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National Republican., 1880-09-16
HOtpl ArriyuIa

Ebbitt-Miss Lena Miles and Miss Josephine
Miles Of Cheyenne and Arapahoo agency, l. T.,
Preston Trigg Of Abingdon Va, Alfred White
aud wife OF Cincinnati, d. L. Drainc, U. S. NJ,
and b. g. Bakewell and wife Of New York.
Riggs-James A. Robinson of Leadyille. Col.
Nj. |. Dohan and wife of Philadelphia, Thomas
Harrington, Miss Winnie Woodruff and Mrs.
Sarah Is. Goodridge of Boston, and G.. r..
Starkey of Philadelphia.
Arllngton-H. J. Demarest of New York,
Miss Hattie Key of Georgetown, aud William
Anderson aud William Lyon of Edna.
St. Janes-J. r. Baker and wife of Suffolk,
Va, w. ii. Smith Of Chicago, ILL.,, j. c. Rey.
iner and l.. G. Porterfield Of Pittsburg Pa, T..
A. Minor of New York, J. s. Rawlns and
John Shannon Of Baltimore, Md, S. Schofeld
OF Providence, X. L. o. Murray and wifo of
Virginia W. r. Bennett of Ashland, Va, and
{. J. Swan of Chambersburg, Ill.
Imperial-.J. Russell of Boston, c. p. Rogers
OF New York, j. NJ. Potter and wife of Provi.
dence, and John Wheeler of Maysvillc, Ky.
Willard's-O. Bullard and N. Geoffroy, IT,,
of New York city, j. A. Stevens and wife of
Albany, N. Y, a. NJ. +. Watson of Philadcl-
phin, John II. Fix aud Miss Mary E. Fix of
Brooklyn, and w. MaclSey aud Hamilton
Markley of Camden, n. J.
Nationality. b. Greene of Boston, J. VI.
Lock hart and John W. Williams of New York,
Rev. William p. Cossart of Colchester Beach,
Md, NJ. n. Meyer and ]. j. Greul of Philadel.
phia, Louis II. Powell OF Virginia. General +.
j, Porter of Morristown, N. j., John McCallom
Of New York, W. ID. Bowie of Maryland, II.
II. Taylor and wilo of Raleigh, n. c., William
Winter of New York, C. Eastlake of Balti-
more, I. j. Kcllam ofTopcka, Kan, DR.. P. H.
Heiskcll of Maryland, A. A. Carmock aud
wife of Brownsville, G. r. Tacott of Rich.
mond, Va, aud +. II. Coakly OF New York.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
The Virginia Midland Railroad.

The argument upor an injunction obtained
by Mr.. Gilbert of New York, who represents
about 100000 Of the stock of the Virginia Mid.
land railroad, TO prevent the trustees of that
company from disposing of the road in order
that it may be reorganiscd, was begun OH Fri
day last before the court of appeals, in session
at Saunton, aud concluded yesterday by
Colonel w. w. Gordon of Richmond. Eminent
counsel were engaged on both sides, Judge
Robertson, James Alfred Jones, General Will
lam II. Payne and William II. BlaclSford APP.
poared for the tristees, who represent 5000 600
worth of stock, aud desire to sell Colonel
Gordon Of Richmond and Captain Francis L..
Smith Of this city represented those who op.
pose the reorganization of the road. The case
was submitted to the court, aud decision may
be expected IN about ten days. Great interest
In this case was manifested by members of
the bar from various parts Of the state. mum.
Der OF prominent lawyers being present during
the bearing Alexandria Gazette.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
ALEXANDRI1 AFFAIRS.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. 10, 1880.
All the employees of tho Virginia Midland
Railroad company were paid of to-day.
The Old Dominion Boat club has been per-
manenlly organized and the requisite working
committees appointed.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Blackford, principal OF the cpisco-
pal high school, near this city, who has for the
past two months been absent in Europe,
reached home last evening
Postmaster General Horace Maynard, John
NJ. LangstOn, General Whitaker and others
are expected to address the republican ratitica-
tion meeting tonight near Colross.
The committees appointed by the fire COM
panies to make arrangements to parade on the
opening Of the fair have com pleted their work
aud fine display on that occasion is assured.
Some malicious boys having cut holes in the
gospel tent, it has been removed from Nailor's
hill and placed at point where it and tho
services held in it will be more highly appre-
ciated.
The door of tho commission house of w. w.
Herbert was found open Monday night by
Officers Smith and Crump, but nothing WAS
missed snd no evidence WAS seen to indicate
that the store had been entered for the prr.
pose of robbery,
A difficulty took place on tho schooner
Maggie c. Garret mailing from Baltimore,
lying ut Perry, SmOot & Co.'s dock, this morn.
ing, between the captain, John Abbott and
one Of the sailors. There was a good deal Of
noise, but not m"eh fighting.
Captain James Staples Of Lynch hburg, con.
duGtor Of Il freight train on tho Virginia Mid.
land railroad, running between this city and
Charlottesville, in passing under au overhead
bridge at Pope's creek Monday night, received
q severe, though not serious, blow on the head
The annual exhibition of the Alexandria
and Fairfax Mechanical and Industrial asso.
citation, which commences In this city on the
23th instant, bids fair to be even more success.
ful than the exhibition of 1879. The space in
the main building Is being rapidly taken, not
only by the merchants in this city, but by
business houses In Baltimore aud Wash In gton
As the 8 o'clock train ou the Washington &
Ohio railroad from this city was approaching
East Falls Church station this morning. a
tramp stepped on the track ia front of the
engine. He was knocked about twenty feet
into a ditch and severely hurt. lie gave his
name Ns George Winston, from Lynchburg,
Va.
The Maryland presbytery of tho southern
presbyterian general assembly, with which
the Union church is connected will meet I'm
the First Presby terian church building In this
city tonight at halfpast 7 o'clock Rev.
Charles Beach, the latemoderator, will preach
the Opeuing sermon, Rev II. L.. McMurran
Is stated clerk. The last session Of the prcsby-
terry was held in Baltimore.
Smoke was discovered Issuing from under
house, on the corner of Alfred and Gibbon
streets occupied by James Wood, this morn.
ing about o'clock, and an examination re.
vealed the fact that wcl'deyeloped FIRE was
in progress, caused, it is supposed by the
ignitiug Of a box of matches carr led under the
building by rats. The flames were extin-
guished by the residents Of the neighborhood
before any damage was done,
National Republican., 1880-09-16
JULIUS LANspunou's 2oc. Hemp, al5 7ih.
err rs.

Nj Cora Bland, N. D., has removed from
sos Thirteenth street to 1909 G street.
-Benedict.le Malt Wine Beer. Finley &
Koch, agents, 1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
The only Turkish bath in the city 500 L
street, near Judiciary Square. Best sllampooer
this side of New York DR.. BOvce.
Turkish. Russian and Sulphur Baths at
the wCll-snown place, GO3 L treet, near Ninth.
The only reliable place in the city for genuine
baths.
Professor Odlum of the natatorium has
gone to New York to purchase a gymnasium
oulit. 1t is his intention to open calisthcuic
classes for ladies.
The contracts for winter uniforms and
hats for the District police were awarded yes
terday, as follows: Roscnfcld Bros. of Balti.
more, uniforms, and B. II. Stinemetz Wash.
ington, hats, No. 2 pattern, at S2.75 each.
Officer Shanks yesterday arrested colored
man named Henry Turner on suspicion OF
being one Of the parties who cut Mr.. Calhoun
with razor, on Bridge street, Georgetown
Tuesday night. He was taken before Judge
Bundy, who committed him for hearing.
-Messrs. Clarence G. Allen, J. Mex. Borden,
Max Hanmaun, Francis II. Noyes aud L. W.
Seoly loft yesterday for Now York, where they
will represent the Capital Bicycle club at the
grand meet of American wheelmen, which
takes place in that city on the 18th Instant.
Preston John Council No. 2, National
Grand United Order Of Cbaldesns, after the
election and installation of officers, cele-
brated its first anniversary with procession,
in which fourteen subordinate lodges, repre-.
senting 1,i00 members, turned out. The line
was headed by the National brass band. Henry
Miller acted as chief marshal. The line of
march was ended at LncoH Mission hall,
where tue evening was devoted TO appropriate
festivities.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
nov. FRAyKIry STEELE.
Arrival OF the Remains from Minnesota
Ihn Emnnrnl In-dnu.


The remains Of the late Hon. franklin Steele
arrived yesterday morning fros Minneapolis,
MINI, in special palace car and were accom-
panied by Mrs. Steele, his daughter. Mrs.
Morris, the widow of the gallant commander.
George N Norris, tho hero of tho Cumberland
When she was sunk by the Ncrimac his son,
Fraok Steele, jr., and his wife, the Misses
Kate aud Carrie Steele, aud Mr.. Willie Steele
AZ the time Of his sudden illness in Minncsp.
oils the ouly members of his immediate family
present were his son, Frank Steele, jr., and
wife, and his brother, DIR. John Steele of ST.
Paul, who were In constant attendance until
he died. His wife aud the rest of the family
named were at Deer Park when the sad news
was received, aud although Mrs Steele had
been quite i'll for week previous she imme.
diately proceeded TO Minnesota with the rest
of the family, but only to arrive too late to
tnd Mr., steele alive. Only two days before
bis death lie had seen his daughter, Mrs. Nc.
Cauley, aud her husband to the train, and re-
marked he was never feeling better in his
life. So they in coming east passed the train
going west which contained the afflicted party
going to the death bed Of the noble gentle
man whom they had but so recently loft in
such glowing health. The funeral will take
2 placo from st. Johns church at o'clock this
afternoon
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Iowa Association.

The Iowa Republican association held their
regular weekly meeting at the rooms of the
Veteran club last evening. Mr.. Smith ID.
Fry, Of the war department, declined the
Office of treasurer, to which he was elected last
week, because of the law prohibiting govern
ment officers from holding such office. Major
w. p. Clark, au Iowa civilian, was then
elected treasurer. Stirring speeches were made
by Major Clark and General O'Conor. reso
luton was adopted inviting citizens of Ne
braska to associate themselves with this asso-
citation. After q brief, pointed speech by Mr.
Fry, the meeting adjourned. The Iowans are
doing a great deal Of effective work.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
julius LANsBURou's s5c, Ingram, 3l5 7th
oporotlon, of tno uealth oaice,

The following is Health Officer Townshend's
report ofthe operations oflis Office for the week
ending September H. 1SeOi Nuisances report.
ed, 430i referred, S. Rbated, 479; referred to
commissioners IL; official notices issued 81;
citizens complaints "a; deaths from all causes
reported, 50; cases Of death referred to coro.
uer A; burals at public expense, l2; inyes.
tigaious for local oauss Of disease, 8; tons of
garbage removed, 50S; dead animals re.
moved, lO5. Marine products inspected--2 l75
bushels oysters, GAG bunches fish, 10,36O salt
water tailors, II surgeons, 1000 trout, 025s
crabs, 1000 clans, II sheep shesd, 1856 mack
orel. Marine products cOndemned-l55 bushels
oysters, SO bunehes fsh, 70 saltwater tailors,
National Republican., 1880-09-16
LMUSEM ANTS.
National Thoatre-"tiudsro,ia.r

With each performance of cinderella" the
interest 10 tho excelleAt combination now
playing Mt the National theatre seems to in.
crease. The singing, dancing aud acting are
all effective, while the richness Of tho scenery
aud gorgeousness OF the costumes are highly
pleasing to the eye. As the company remain
only this week tho house should be crowded
duiing the remaining performances.
Ford's Opera-House-The MInstrels
II should not be forgotten that Barlow, Will
son. Primrose & Vests mnstres commence an
engagement at the opcra,house tomorrow
night. The excellence OF this troupe is vol
known, and the mere announcement OF their
coming should be sufficient to fll the house
during their entire stay. The Baltimore Neirs
says of the recent engagement In that city Of
this company rs follows:
This combination Of speciality artists Is superior
one in every respect. and their acts songs dances
and jokes are oil new and refreshing. Messn.
Gale aud Howard render their ballads swecty
while the comic songs Of McSyrs. Wilson, Barlow,
Primrose and Happy Cal Wagner are enough TO
make the v6riest anchoritc laugh immoderaiely.
Eddie Fox, in his wonderful performance and i'm
itGtiuns on the violin. is immense and the hulnor-
Gus song end Grafton by George Wilson is the qun-
tcSsenCe Of absurdity and fun Tho combat clog.
dance by eight members Of the troupe is entirely
novel and elicits the luudcst and most prolonged
applause WhiIe the amusing sketch of Fun on the
Brussels is fitting finale for the carnival OF fuu
presented during the entire evenings performance.
summer Theatre Comique.
At this popular resort In addition to n
sprightly and sparkling variety entertainment,
tho thrilling drama Saved at Seven" Is
nightly performed by talented company.
The performance is one Of The best over given
at the Comiuue
National Republican., 1880-09-16
julius LANsBurons 81 Tapestry Brussels
NIinl SIniiaiira

The total mortality in the District of Colum.
bia for the week ending Saturday, September
H. 1850. was SO (bcing IL more than the week
1000 per annum. OF the docedents, 20 were
white males. 30 white females, II colored
males aud 90 colored females, showing an an.
uual death-rato OF 1898 per 1000 for tho white
aud 32.06 for the colorcd population. The
deaths by classes were RS follows: Zymo,ic
%; constitutional, 81; local 81; developmental
f. aud violence, 4. From phthisis pulmonalis
or consumption and diseases Of the nervous
system there were 16 deaths each; Group s.
bronchitis, 4; malaral fever and cholera In.
tntum, each; typho-ualaral fever, diph-
iberia, diseases Of the heart senile debility
Brighps disease and drowning 9 each, aud /
each from pneumouia, Intermittent fever.
diarrh9a, entero.colitis, cancer, whoopiug.
sough aud homicide. OF the deaths, So
occurred in Washington, 4 in Georgetown,
10 in the county and 10 in tho hos.
pitfalls. Fifty-ouo Of tho decedcnts were
natives Of the District, % Of other parts of the
United States, and $ Of foreign countries.
Fifteen white and % colored were under
. years of age 9 white and 2 colored were
60 aud over. The greatest mortality nc
deaths) occurred on tho 9TH and I0th;
the least "a deaths) on tho 9th. There
were 90 births reported-34 white males. 25
white females, Ii colored males aud 15 colored
females, showing an annual birth-ratc Of $50
per 1000 for the white aud 26.0 for the col.
ored population. Marriages reported, O.
white, 8; colorcd, 4. Stillbirths, Sail col.
ored.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

A MEETING of the business men interested
in making display in the coming grand an
nual mercantile procession which will open
the National fair are invited to attend a
called meeting at Tsllmadge hall, + street, be-
tween Ninth aud Tenth, on Monday evening,
September 20, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose Of
having general understanding, etc, Sug-
gestions from any and all sources respectfully
solicited, by mail or otherwise.
L, X. WARD,
Chief Marshal Of Procession, National Fair
Association.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Ready to Repair the M-street Bridge.

1t is expected that tho work of repairing
the M'sueet bridge will begin the latter part
Of the month, as the contractor has notified
the commissioners that the materials are await.
ing inspection before being shipped bore. The
Pittsburg Bridge company will do tue work,
aud Mr. ID. L.. McCoInb Of tho District engin.
eer department has been instructed to visit
Pittsburg aud inspect the material.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

The clerk of the court has Issued the fol.
lowing marriage licenses Michael Barry and
Kate Walsh; Griffin S. Martin and Catharne
Whittakor james Donaldson and Emma Col
Inns; John +. Stnzing and Anuetto Q. Ber.
nRrd Walter Thompson aud Tiny Rollins;
James f. Orchard aud Sarah v Harris; l.. w.
Beard and ChristRna Hillary.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

The mercantile parade of the Boston and
Baltimore anniversaries is TO be one of the
leading features Of the celebration, and an
effort is to be made to maxi as credtable Il
show us possible in the coming second annual
parade on October A, when the National fair
opens in this city. Mr.. +. X. Ward, the man.
ager of the fair parade, invites suggestions
from all quarters,
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Columbian Umiversi y Law School.

From the advertisement Of this school, as
elsewhere found in our columns to-day. tho
reader will see that II proposes to add to its
present year. Responding to a aattering call
from many graduates in law aud members of
the bar in this city, Judge Hagner will de-
liver u special course OF lectures on criminal
law, while the postgraduate department in
practice will be 30 reorgamizod rs to give new
efficiency to It's discipline. Judge Cox aud
Professor William A. Maury will continue in
charge Of the regular instruction of the school.
Their high rcpute as jurists and teachers
needs no commendution.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
al rrnl nt nm Enlr Grnnnds Tn.hnv

A gala timo Is anticipated at the National
Fair grounds this afternoon, as two irst-class
trottiDg races are advertised 20 take place.
railroad stop ut the grounds, and II has beea
decided not to charge an admission fee on this
occasion,
National Republican., 1880-09-16
CITY ITEMS.
Commonwealth Distribution Company.

Don't fail TO buy ticket in the September
drawing; 800 prize ALL CASH will be distribu-
ted. Capital prize $50 900, all of 1t for So, half
for ST. Drawing September so. Address X.
M. BoARDMAN, Courier. Journal Building, Louis
vile. KY, or K. NJ. Boardman, 307 and 300
Broadway, New York.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

The Chicago Times says: Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure is highly indorsed by
ministers, judges, physicians, surgeons, by men
Of literary and scholarly distinction aud by
individuals in all the walks of life.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
summer theatre Uomlque.

TIRE Rowland Dental Association, 2l1 Four
and.half street, use only s. s. Whites srtlcia
teeth, Philadelphia, Price, 81 per set. See advt
National Republican., 1880-09-16

80 front, 3,o5s crabs, 200 clans. Unwhole-
some food condem ned-1 $50 pounds beef, 205
pounds mutton, 16s pounds veal, 65 pounds
pork, 81 pounds bacon, pounds sausage, IA
chickens &c dozen eggs, tongues, 45l
pecks apples. 1877 eabhogos, 1881 dozen corn,
los osg-plants, cymlings, 10 pocks potatoes,
l3O pecks toinatocs, 191 pccks beans. las quarts
lima leans, 50 pecks peaclcs, SO pounds grapes,
ia waterinelons, Az canteloupes, 50 dozen
eucumbers, peuks pears, 3Jl bushels miscel-
lancous vegetables. Pound rcport-75 animals
impouuded, 10 redeemed, 81 killed, 80 re.
maining in pound Report of physicians
to the poor-256 patients treated, 105 Of which
were white and l5l colored; 393 visits were
made aud 6S Office consultations held; 26 or.
ders for food were Issued to sick poor persons.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

OUR INCREASED FACILITIES, BY REASON
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL SPACE,
WILL ENABLE Us 10 GIVE FURTHER AID.
NANTAGES 10 OUR PATRONS EIsEMAN
BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND l..
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Another Demonstration.

A grand union burgee will hcssthrown to the
breeze from the top Of julius Lansburgh's
carpet house, 3l5 Seventh street, at 12 IN. to.
dRy
National Republican., 1880-09-16

VERY TAKING-Colds. Very glad-the
druggists. The very best remedy-Dr Bulls
Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

The National safc-Deposu Company,
corner Fifteenth street aud New York avenue,
continues to receive valuablcs of all dcscrip.
tions for safe keopng Mt yery low rites.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

Our e1o "ISnockabout"
suit Is selling like hot cakes to hungry man
katzonstein, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
New AdyertIsenents.

Room wanted
NJ. Cora Bland, NJ. d.
Washington art school.
Rooms at 029 X street northwest.
New York Republican association.
Rooms to rent-933 II street northwest.
Law school of the Columbian university.
No. l40l Sixteenth street northwest for rent.
r. A. Darneille, banker and broker, 6l5 Fif-
.eeuth street northwest,
National Republican., 1880-09-16

or DISPLAY ~ OUR TAILORING DEPART.
MENl, SECOND FLOOR, THE NEW EST DESIGNS
IN SUillNGS AND TROWSERlNGS FOR FALL
WEAR. ElsEMAN BROS, CORNER 7rH AND i.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

NOW READY, OUR IMPROVEMENTS COM
PLErED, THE ENTIRE BUILDING, FOUR
FLOORS AND BASEMENT, CONVERTED AND
N USE FOR THE DISPLAY OF CLOTHING.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR.
ElsEMAN BROS. CORNER SEVENTH AND L.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
THR SMlTH I EHGE MISUNDERSTANDING co.


Manufacturers OF speCiatles in Light Hardware and
Metallic Goods generally Government and Giant Pad
locks, sewing Machine Locks, Piano Locks Organ
Locks, the automatically made Giant sash Chain su-
peri9r TO every other and very much cheaper No
special pulley required, The Smith & Egge Manuhlc-
turing Co, Also gives special sitenton To The making
OF estimates for the cost Of the mRnuh of pat
ented inventions and all the necessary tools and the
manufacturing OF the same on royalty. All cOmmu.
nicstlons treated contdentlaly. AplGeO6m
National Republican., 1880-09-16
NInrrInge LIoenses.

BESEDIcrINE MALT WINE EfIA. Finley &
Koch agents, 1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-09-16

OUR BOYS DEPARTMENT, NOW LOCATED
OS SECOND FLOOR, STOCKED WITH LARGEST
ASSORTMENT OF SCHOOL AND DRESS SUITS.
ElSEMAN BROS, CORNER SEVElJTH AND L.
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Tho Coming TaIr.

3I5 nth
National Republican., 1880-09-16
Thermomstrio Readings.

For the middle Atlantic states, lower barometer
westerly winds, warmer, clear or partly cloudy
weather.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-01-29
The Pacific Railroad Combination
and the Isthmus Canal.

New YonK. January 29.-Ths Com.
mrcial Bulletin, regarding the Pacific
railroad combination, says: Great as Is
this union, 1t Is thought only to be q
forerunner Of q still larger one. which
will take place In the Wabash system Of
roads. aud possibly the Southern Pacific
and Texas Pacific. It Is not unlikely.
either, that the Central Pacific will
eventually come into the consolidation,
that company, as we'll as the Vanderbilt
system OF roads, being now In harmony
with the Gould system. which includes
the roads yesterday consolidated. as well
as tho roads known a. the Wabash sys.
tenn.
The same paper has Q statistical arti-
Gle, showing that by the time the 18th
mus Canal Is opened the tonnage that
may be expected to avail itself Of the
Darien route will amount to from two
and q half to three millions yearly; that
the canal will cost $500. 600, 900 at least,
the interest on which would call for an
annual net income for meeting all ex.
penses OF $l5. COO, 900. Now. De Les.
seps. carefully considering what ship.
ping could afford to pay, fxes his tolls
at SO per ton Of vessel tonnage. Accept.
ing this excessive rate. his total income
upon 3,000.0 900 Of tonnage would DO
50. 900, 900. or 6, 900. 600 short Of interest
charges, to say nothing OF tho working
expenses. To all men Of business these
facts will condemn tho scheme ss the
wildcat OF financial impossibilities. and
it is incouceivable how the Paris bank
ers could employ their influence with
the French public to foist upon them
such q worthless investment. De Les
seps here strikes o difficulty that he can
by no possibilities Of . reasonable est.
mate surmount. aud No cannot but think
that when he comes to compare his san.
guine hopes with the cool calculations Of
his finances. he will subside into q state
Of disguised disappointment.