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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
LETT TO SHIFT FOR HIMSELF.
Tho singular story Told by California DO,

The Singular Story Told by California Boy
. The story told by boy named Joseph Irwin
now detained at police headquarters, is rather
singular. About fortnight ago Major Brock
received letter from Harry Irwin of Oak.
land, Cal, to look out for his son Joseph who
had come east two months ago, and from whom
ho had received no ti1ngS Tho telegram
stated that tho son was stopping Mt tho Ma
tional. Inquiry at the National hotel resulted
in learning that such boy had stopped
there, but no trace of his present whereabouts
could be found. A letter detailing the result
of the investigation was sent 10 California,
and three days ago the anxious father sent
another telegram, with thoadditional Informal
ton that Nilsson was with Colonel Capchart. The
latter was found by Detective McElfresh, and all
the information lie could gvewas that the boy
was stopping at Joseph Platzs. The officer
inquired ut Platz>', and learned that tho boy
had stopped there with Capohart, who left him
there The boy was neglected, and in such a
filthy condition that the proprietor was
obliged to deny MIN the privileges OF the
house. A search was then instituted for the
youngster, and he was found playing the role
of gamin. obtaining tho necessaries of life by
carrying baskets about the markets He told
pitiful talo of sleeping in tho parks
and pursuing sort of vagrant life
The boy, who is thirteen years of age
aud rather intelligent, says that upon
approximations hhhuV ny SdpehhlI bndJ ne
was friend Of eX-Secretary Robson, and
could get his son in the naval academy his
father intrusted him to Capehart's caro- and
gave Capehart several hundred dollars. The
hoy then came across the continent with Cape
hart, but soon after his arrival here was de-
serted by his guardian and left to shift for
himself. Young Twins fnther, it is stated
keeps two saloons in Oakland, and is in -four
ishing circumstances. Joseph is detained at
police headquarters until word can be OBJ
tanned from tho father.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
A NEW MILlriRY COMPfyY.
What is Likely to Grow Out OF the Recon
Trouble in the Light Infantry.

What is Likely to Grow Out OF the Recent
Trouble in the Light Infantry.
IF military organizations are public bless.
ings. the public will benefit by tho recent
withdrawal of thirty members from tho Wash.
inEton light infantry, as new organization is
to be formed with the withdrawing members
of the w. i. |. as nucleus. Competition is
the life Of military organizations, as well as
other things. and the formation Of new com.
pany will only excite new interest in the Dis.
trict military. The veterans and the other
members who have resigned have issued call
for meeting, to be held in few days, for
the purpose of taking into consideration
u reorganization of the famous National
Rifles" once great pride to the city OF
Washington, and the citizens of Washington
will be asked to aid them in the enterprise
The following is the text of tho letter OF
resignation signed by the twenty-soven men,
bcrs, whose names were published ut tho time
and presented at the last meeting of the w
l.. l.:
We, The undersigned, members of the w
i. l. corps, hereby resign our membership in
tho corps. In doing so we desire to submit
herewith, as an explanation of our course, tn c
accompanying protest, coupled with the ad
ditiOnal remark that in our opinion great in
justice has been done our first sergeant IAN ac
Complishcd gentleman and faithful soldier
one who has served this corps with credit from
the date of its organization in 1871 to the
present time), in refusing to recognize the
justice of promoting him to tho Office of lieu
tenant, position to which he was justly en-
titled according to tho established customs o
military and civic organizations. We have
heretofore been always willing to submit [,
tho legal majority in all matters affecting thu
interest of the corps, but in this instance W,
claim that it was not legal election, aud tina
in our judgment wrong has triumphed oye
right"
As already stated, thrco members of thu
corps rendered separate designations. Amoni
these three was Sergeant Bassett, who coulC
not consistently sign the round robin" resig
| nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

The trial of George Lee, charged with the
murder of Francis Williams Oh the night of
tho 3lst of last December, was continued be.
fore Justice James in tho criminal court last
Saturday, the assistant District attorney appear.
ing for tho prosecution and Messrs. Cook and
Falls for the accused. Henry Mcddows testified
that ho lived tho second lot away from Lees
place; about 10 o'cloGl; on tho night in ques.
ton he went to the hydrunt TO get water and
saw the crowd 90 into Lees; he knew Bruce
and Smallwood, but none OF tho rest
of tho party; when he went back to his
house through tho alley aud got into the yard
no heard q glass break and some kind of Il
scutIls; then mo heard pistol go of twice; a
couple OF minutes after that he heard tour or
Ave shots; then he heard some one call to the
old man Page and say "Uncle, please loan me
your pislo;' Page said to them to so away,
that he had no pistol for them; the witness
went around to Leo's the next day aud saw
the marks Of four bullots
John Dermnger testified as to tho strength
Of tho crowd aud the conduct of the parties
whom In his place on the night of the tragedy
William Lewis testified that lie was en-
plnycl last Christmas at John Hockmeyers
Tenth and o streets; whilo carrying out pro
visions Williams shot at him three times. With
out concluding tho testimony AT 2:30 o'clock
the trial WAS adjourned until this morning,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Tho butchers barbecue.

The Washington Butchers Benevolent So
ciety held their regular monthly meeting yes.
terday afternoon. Letters were read from the
Baltimore Centennial Butchers association,
and similar organization of Alexandria, sig
nifying their intention OF participating in the
grand barbecue to be given at tho Schuetzen
park on the 18th and 18th instsnts. The BAL
timore association will come with fifty men
and band, aud arrive at 1l;30 a. NJ. Ar
engagements were made for their reception by
a committee at the depot. Tho Alexandrians
will arrive per ferryboat about the same time
The festival will be inaugurat,d with grand
mounted procession under the supervision of
Grand Marshal J. II. Bus'licr The process
sion will form at the corner of Eighth and L
streets about II o'clock and march over the
foIAOwing route: Along i street to Seventh TO
Pennsylvania avenue, TO the capitol, counter
march to Fifteenth street, to Pennsylvania
avenue, past the executive mansion to Eight
eenth street, to X, to Fourteenth street, to f.
to Seventh, to o, to Ninth, and thence to the
park.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Suicide of Agee Tnlxato.

Mr.. Agco 1Akato, recently appointed score
tary of the Japanese legation in this city, COM
mittcd suicide yesterday morning at his lodg.
ings, No. 1871 Eleventh street. lie was found
on tho floor of his parlor with pistol in his
hand, with which he had shot himself through
tie brain. lie had beon it is said, in dc.
pressed state of mind for several days past,
but there was no apparent cause for the deed,
so that IL WAS a great shock to the gentlemen
of the legation. Mr. Agec was about thirty
years of age, a man of unusual ability aud
most agreeable manners, aud ho had received
a nrst-class education in this country. His
untimcly death will cause great sorrow among
his numerous friends both in Japan and this
country. lie was one of tho last mon of
whom such fate could have been anticipated.
In Japan, before being assigned to place on
tho legation here he held an important official
position. Minister Yoshida took charge of tho
funeral arrangements, and the romans will be
Inferred at the Oak Hill comotcry. The only
clue to the cause of the suicide was a letter
left by the deceased written in the Japanese
language which, in incohercnt sentences, gave
an account of the mental depression under
which he was laboring, and stated that ho
had taken an active part in the instruction
Of 1877 in Japan and forfeited his honor
The deceased was at Minister YoShida's,
working until an early hour yesterday morn
ing and upon leaving complained of feeling
badly, but nothing serious WAS anticipated,
He was appointed secretary of the legation
about four months pgo. Prior to that he
held position under the government at
home. When Prince Gomori was student
at the naval academy at Annapolis, Nd
Takato occupied the post of chief attendant.
The room in which the unfortunate man
perpetrated his rash act was the scene of q
similar tragedy two years ago, when u depart
ment clerk committed suicide by taking poison.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

In the senate Saturday the bill granting
$50 pension monthly to the widow of General
Hcintzelman was reported lavorably.
The bill authorizing the president TO nOmi-
nate Thomas Ovens and William Martin as
sistant surgeons in tho navy WAS passed
The senate insisted on its amendments TO
the legislative, etc, appropriation bill and a
new conference committee was appointed.
Tho bill referring all outstanding CLAIMS
against the District of Columbia to the court
of claims was debated, amended and passed.
On motion of Mr. Salisbury the Kellogg
resolutions were taken up without opposition.
Mr.. Herman having the floor thereon, yielded
for other business
The bill appropriating $25l 900 to reimburse
the Creek orphan fund, which las been di-
rected to other uses, was passed,
The house bill TO regulate the compensation
of night inspectors Of custom making 1t SO
per nj ght instead of $3.50, WAS taken up.
Aftor debate an amendment offered by Mr..
| Beck was adopted making the increase discre-
| tiouary with tho secretary of the treasury
when he thinks the public interest demands
! it, instead of universal.
! The bill was passed--26 to 10.
A message was received from the president
replying TO q resolution Of inquiry, stating that
| two supervisors of census have been removed
and successors appointed by him. under au.
| thority of the twenty-third section of the
census act, which authorizes the suporntend.
ent of tho census, with consent of the prcsi.
dent, to so remove and appoint. The super,
visors in question are Charles w. Dana, fourth
| California district, aud w. j. p. White, first
| Pennsylvania district, succeeded by j. w
! Hayersticll and Edward II. Steel, respectively
Senate bill to ascertain and pay the amount
| lost by Lieutenant Frank p. Gross by burning
Of quarters at Fort Clark, Texas, was passed.
! At $50 =. M. the senate adjourned unit
! Monday.
Tho house passed the bill authorizing TIL,
/ president TO appoint an officer Of the navy OIL
marine corps to act as solicitor and judge.ad
yOcato general Of the navy.
! The following among other bills, wert
| passed: For the payment Of certain moneys L
tho heirs of Constantine Brumdi; amending
an act recognizing the courts of the District
of Columbia; amending the act authorizing
| the commissioners Of tho District of Coumbii
! to issue certain five per cent. bonds; authoriz
| ing tho closing Of The accounts Of the late Rea
| Admiral A. II. Footc U. S. NJ to provide ad
ditional accommodations for tho library o
congress; to complete tho survey of the Gettys
burg battlefield; to restore pensions in certain
cases.
The house went to business on the speaker
| table aud the bills were laid aside until TIT
Bayard MARSHAL bill and the lii relative Il
the supervisors Of elections wcro reached
This places the bills ready for action whencye
a majority Of tho house desires to take then
up. The house then at 800 p. N. adjourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Arranging Tor the sohuetzen Fost

A special meeting of the Washington Schuet.
zen Voren was held yesterday afternoon at
dollars was voted to dolray tho expenses OF tho
approaching SChueTzeu Fest which will begin
on tho "a Of August aud continue Eve days.
The president designated the. following mem.
bors to act with the board of directors as y
committee Of arrangements: Louis Schmidt,
j. Hockomcyor, Charles Schrot w. Fondner,
j, Lippold, Conrad Yost, g. Kroit, G. Motifs,
Chris. GockeIer Chris. Rupert aud II, Con-
raids.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

The Dashaways met ut Masonic temple last
night. The meeting was called TO order by
the president at S o'clock After singing 1--WE
the meeting was opened with prayer by tho
chaplain, Mr.. Hutton. Tho president varied
the usual programme by calling on individuals
in tho audience who had been benefited by
the Dashaway reform club. Messrs. Hennng,
Dorsey, McGhee j. Q. Lee unl Hilton re-
sponded. Each in turn told what temperance
had done for him Miss Florence Hopkins
sang "There ID Better limo ADJOINING Bye
and Bye" About thirty signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

Tho Sioux chiefs are still at the fremont
house their departure for Hampton having
been postponed on account of pending con.
ference with tho secretary Of the interior in
reference to granting the right of way TIN ough
their lands to railway companies. The chiefs
had an interview with the secretary Saturday
aud will have another to-day. They will
probably leave for Hampton tomorrow. 1t
stated that agents Of the Chicago & North
western railroad arc n the city to urge an
"agrsemen" with tho Sioux by which they
will consent to the extension OF the railroad
Lraeks through thelr lands im DIXON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
An US r ~ ENIS.


National Theatre-"Led Astray."
The benefit rendered to Mr.. w. II. Thorne;
tho popular manager of the summer garden,
by his many friends afforded that gentle
man an opportunity TO convince the public
that he is as capable M actor rs he is an &C.
cOmplished host. Tho play was Boucicault's
Led Aslray," in which Mr.. Thorne played
the part Of Rodolph with finish rarely wit.
messed in professionals. Tho heroine, Armande,
WAS represented by Miss NJ. Il. Saxton. As
this was the lady's first appearance on the
boards allowance must be made for certain
crudities in action, which will no doubt yield
to larger experience. Yot, the rendition OF
the part was highly satisfactory and proved
the existence of considerable natural dra-
matte ability. Miss May McCauloy, as Ma
thilde, was most charming, There is n re-
freshing naturalness in this young lady's act
ing, aud for ono so now to tho business, she
plays with wonderful aplomb We predict q
successful career for this littlc lady. Mr..
Herr was excellent as George De L'Espane,
and he gave ample proof that tho dramatic
profession is his sphere. Mr.. Robinson, as
Hector, was likewise acceptable, and Miss
Mamie Wallace. as Susan O'Hara; Mr.. Burton,
as tho Major; Mr.. Elliott, as tho Baron, and
Mr.. Adams, as the faithful old servant, all did
nicely,
Summer Theatre Comlque.
| Amusement seekers will find the Comaue
pleasant resort during the present week, u.
| in addition to last weeks company several
new stars are underlined. Jake Budd has q
new sketch, and the performance will con.
clude with Keno" one of the most amusing
| farCes ever presented here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
The Columbia Turn Yerein.

The Co!umla Turn Ycrcin has elected tho
following officers: President Theodore Him
IicEos yicc-presdent, Chr Abner secro.
tary, Ewald schmidt; treasurer, George Tam.
men; first leader, Charles Brucki second leader,
Tho membership roll comprises Gty.three
puying mcmbefs aud twenty'seyon pupils, Tho
members of the yerein viii go to Baltimore
this afternoon 20 take part in the fest Of tie
Baltimore Turner'S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

Within the past week there has been quite
q change in tho status of the national associ-
alton and considerable now life and impetus
given it. Rochester has joined forces with it,
rs have the Philadelphia Athletics, and both
announce themselves MS competitors for the
championship This will nocessitate some
modification of the schedule in order to ac-
comidate the new clubs. The Nationals, in
carrying out the new programme, play four
games in Rochester this week, and meet the
Philadelphia club here Immediately after
reaching home. This ought to give another
boom to the game and make it moro lively.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
CITY ITEMS.


Sections Of territory where fevers are and
have been brought on by reason of malaral
infected atmosphere, are using, and with COM
plete success, in keeping OFF such Affections,
Warmers Safe Kndey and Liver Cure, and
Warmers Safe Pills. Parties down sick with
diseases of such n character are cured by the
use of same
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
NEW ADVERTTSEMENTs.
Dress Goods At Reduced Prices

1000 yards Madras Glnghams French Goods, nt &c
5000 yards Linen lawns fast cOlOrs l2'sc,
5000 yards Pure Linen Lawns, 25C.
5000 yards Union Lawns &C.
Our stock Of Parasuls at Cnst.
French Percales, Fleur de The, Crepe do Trana.
Sntines, &c.
400yards Best Black Bunting lal WOOL, 20.
Grenadines IN Great Variety at Low Prices.
> Fouatd silks Monte Fuuiards. Pekin Jardiuiers
Dnmassps, BrOcades and Novelties at greatly re-
duced Prices
We call particular attention TO our Large Stock Of
White Goods, India Linens, Persian Lawns, India
Null, French NnnsCoks ana tho largest stock Of
Dotted Swiss Musns to be iound In Washington
Choice Goods at Low Prices.
ONE PRICE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

The commencement of tho .sw school Of Co.
lumbar university will be held Oh the Ma
tional theatre tomorrow night. The gradual.
ing cas is composed Of rrty.soycn members
aud the degree of LII d, will be conferred upon
twelve postgraduate TIE annual address
will bo delivered by Hon, CbarlSs Il. Hooker,
Of Mississippii Hon, Al-xpndor II. Hagncr will
award the prizes aud DR.. yelling, president Of
the university, c1p!or The degrees.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
NATIONALS AND ALBANYs.
Full Score of Saturdays Game-Tho Ma
tional Association.

tiona1 Association.
Especial Dispatch to TlIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
ALBANY, June 8, 1880
Tho Nationals gained their third victory
over the Albany club here to-day, making
three championship games captured by them
this week 1t is the first time that tho Al
bangs have been so completely downed upon
their own grounds, never before losing every
game in a series played here. Errors by the
homo nine at critical moments in two of the
games gave both to tho visitors.
The Nationals leave tonight FOR Springfield,
Mass. where they play the Bulhlos next Mon.
day. Springfield has not had any ball this
season, and it ought TO result well financially
for both clubs. From there the Nationals go
to Rochester, where they will play with the
now Hop Bitters" nine Tuesday, Wednesday
Friday and Saturday, and then head for
home.
Appended is the score of to.day's game:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
summerTheatre Comlque.

UpoN the first evidence of stomachic or
bowel disorders, promptly give tho baby few
doses Of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup aud prevent
much suffering on the part of tho little one,
Price 25 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

GENTLEMEN who want cheap business suits
should see the stylish cut-sway sacks and uni
vcrsity coats at from $3.50 per suit up,
brought out this spring by Devlin & Co., of
New York. Call at their branch office, 1920
T. st
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
DEATH BY HIS OWN HAND.
Suicide Of a Member of the Japanese
Legation.

MIR. AEee Takato, Recently Appointed Sec
retafy of the Legation, Ends His Life
with risiol-Deprossion Caused
by Political Troubles Alleged
to bethe Cnuse-Iariicu-
lars of the Tragedy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

julius LAEsBURGH, I2l Seventh street, re-
coycd withn the last fow days 1000 rolls of
China Mating, which he proposes to sell at
startling prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
THE TELEPHONE

has been introduced into THE NATIONAL RE.
PUBLICAN Office, and can DO used in making
orders for advertisements, subscriptions or job
work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Thermomatrlc Rcndings.
OFFICE CHMF sloNAL OFrlcER, U.


For tho middle Atlantic states falling follow cd
by stationary or rising barometer slightly warmer
south to west winds clear or partly cloudy weather
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

HANDSOME fancy mating, % cents, at Julius
Lansburgh's Popular Carpet House, 42l Sew.
NTH street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

TuR Rowland Dental Association, 2ll Four.
and-half street, use only &, $, Whites artificial
0etb, Philadelphia. Price, 81 pcrieL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Now AdYerllsements

New Advertisements.
Proposals for stationery.
Proposals for stationery.
Experienced lady canYassers.
Ono-price Boston dry goods house.
Columbia acknowledgements OF
law school.
W. NJ. Shuster & Sons-Drcss goods at re.
duced prices
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

corner Fifteenth stroot and New York avenue,
continues 10 receive yRluab!es Of all doscrip-
lions for safe keeping ut very low rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07
Watches, $3.50

Full joweod patent lever, doublc.cascd.
Positive Bargains, l., Harris & Co., 432
Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

of Kid SaHdels and button Newp0rts at Sl00 at
j, Brooks new shoe store, SOP Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-07

Coon straw mating, ID cents, at Julius
Lansburgh's Popular Carpet House, 42l Sew
gut Ii street.