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National Republican., 1880-03-10
4 DEsPERATE SUICIDE.
A Treasury Clerk shoots Himself and Cuts
His Throat.

Mr.. Robert p. Fry, aged slxty.sevon years, a
81 GOO clerk In tho ofico Of the Register Of the
Treasury, committed suicide yesterday morn
ing at the house of Mr.. w. b. Stokes, No. 40 l
street, opposite 81. Aloysius' church, by cut
ting his throat with razor and shooting him.
self in the abdomen. lie visited Philadelphia,
where bis family resides, several weeks ago
and, since his return, has appeared somewhat
depressed, although nothing strange in his
actions was noticed. He was apparently In
good health aud circumstances and was
thought to bo the last man capable of commit
ting such an act. Last Monday evening ho
went up to his room about o'clock, aud In
few moments the light WAS extingushed. No
unusual noise was heard during the night, but
yesterday morning. contrary TO his usual GUS
tom, lie did not got up when callpdV About
halfpast o'clock Mr. Stokes went up
stairs to toll him II was time TO go
to the office, but no response WAS
made to his call After several minutes spent
in this manner IL was decided to break the
door opan, aud whom this was dono q horrible
sight was witnessed. Mr.. Fry lay In q pool
of blood, his mead resting on a blood-soaked
pillow, razor with which he had hacked his
throat near his left hand on tho floor, and q
six.barreled revolver, ono chamber of which
had been discharged into his stomach, was
also near at hand. Life was extinct, and q
physician who was summoned stated that ho
had probably been dead several hours.
Coroner Patterson was summoned, but after
hearing the facts deemed an inquest uuneCes.
sary. Mr. Fry had been in the Treasury De-
pnrtmcnt for seventeen years, and WIS con-
sidered model clerk In every respect His
family In Philadelphia were Informed of the
affair, and the body was sent North OH the
$50 train last evening.
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Propertr-Holder. Donbly Taxed,

Tho First National Bank of the city of New
York yesterday, through its counsel, Colonel
Enoch lotion, entered sIit against the Dis
trict OF Columbia to recover 81 1929, with IN
terest thereon from August 10, 1872 The
plaintiffs represent that they paid to the do
fendant q certain sum of money for the fol-
lowing tnx.lien certificates. issued under the
act of August 10, 1871, of the Legislative AS
scmbly, viz: Nos 2999, 2254 1903, 1874. 9G4,
Si2 9O5 and 32. They also aver that tho as.
scssments represented by these certificates
had been paid by the propcrty'holdcrs before
tho certificates were issued.
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Eya Onerntlona.

DR.. ron MoSch=isker, 6ls Ni,Lsteslth Street, Wash
ington, D. O.:
DEAR SIR: Your operation upon ny sons
oyo has proved so satisfactory that think il
a duty publicly to acknowledge the same.
He had for some time su fered from a flstuli
of the lachrymal sac. Physicians at Jeters
vile, Va, had referred him to an oculist in
Baltimore for the necessary operation;
brought him to you, and have every reason to
congratulate myself upon SO doing. Being
well known In Washington, ] make this NC
acknowledgement in his name.
Sincerely yours, ]. w. DE KRAFT,
March 4, 1850. OF General Land Office.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

The Maryland annual conference of tho
Methodist Protestant church will meet to-day
al 9 a M. in Nnth.strcot church, between L and
F. 1t is composed of more than two hundred
ministers and laymen, embracing the best
talent of the denomination. Among the fea-
lures of the session will DO lecture by Hon.
CIV Button, edtorof tho Lynchburg Virginian,
m Thursday nght-"Language: Its Original
Uses, with Some Remarks on Word Painting"
This lecture has been repeated in Lynchburg
at tile suggestion of the lovers OF the beautiful,
and will well repay hearing.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
"a Wise Man Changes His Opinion Seldom
"A Fool NeNer.n

Some weeks since the Postmaster. General
instructed pOsimasters to refuse 10 register
letters or issue money orders addressed to tho
Louisiana State Lottery Company, of New Or
leans, thus including this company amoap
those doing fraudulent business Having re,
considered his action aud being unable Ia
satisfy himself of anything fraudulent in its
of February, aud orders all mail facilities ex-
tended again to the company AS formerly.
Buyers Of tickets, therefore, can again send by
registered letters 10 VI. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, La, or same at $40 Broadway, New
York city, n Y, for the resulnr monthly
drawing on Tuesday, April 10, advertised At
length elsewhere In our columns.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

mo IOncert Rt the Nihtn-Sircct CDurOn.
Tho entertainment last evening ut tho
Ninth.street NJ. e. church was perfect sue
cess, und the programme rendered was most
enjoyable one. The principal features were
the recitations of littlo Annie Lewis, who
was rapturously app'au led; DR.. N. Frank
White and Miss Blanche Lipsconbe; the sing.
ing of Miss Eva Mills, who acquitted herself
with her usual artistic aud pleasing style;
tho BARITONE solos of Mr.. Warren Young, who
displays much Improvement, and Miss Minnie
Evan. This lady met with another pro-
uounced success, and was repeatedly encorcd.
Her singing of the difficult solo, II Drcamt
Dweltin Marble Halls" can be fivorably com
pared with the rendition of it by our most
favored prima donna. Miss Evan has several
earnest requests to visit Baltimore and other
places. Little Annie Lowis rccited the same
selection from Midsummer Nights Dream"
being the colloquy between Demtrlus aud
Helena, before Miss Mary Anderson at her ro-
quest n few days ago. Miss Anderson cx-
pressed her qualification with Little Annies
socution, and predicted that fate has decreed
a aattsring future for her.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

The annual meeting Of the National Lifo In.
surance Company was held yesterday at the
office of A. s. Pratt, Ninth aud d streets, and
the following board Of directors was elected /;
Van II. Higgins, Adam S. Pratt, Matthew Laf
lin, Robert Law, G. G. Hammond, Charles
Hitchcock Benjamin V. Page, J. Alder Ellis
and Charles II. Antes.
At meeting of the stockholders of the Co.
lumbia Railroad Company held yesterday at
the Board Of Trade rooms the following board
of directors was elected III. A. Willard, Will
lam Ii. Clagett, George w. Hardness, William
B. Reed, Albert Gleason, L. X. Willard and
A. b. COppes. A semi-annual dividend was
also declared.
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Dr. M!tchrlI on "Nomnn."

Attention il called to Dr. Mitchells lecture
to be given this evening (the 10th) Mt Tall
madgc Hall. This lecture is highly indorscd
by literary minds as being intensely interest
ing and most brilliant production. 1t is II
fine subject and n grand lecture, and every
lady aud gentleman should hear it.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

A short session Of the House District Com.
mittee was held yesterday morning, and the
investigation Of the charges made by Tr0as.
urer Gilfllan was resumed, The only witness
examined was Mr. Delden Noble who testified
that assessments upon two lots which be owns
had been revised, and that he had received a
drawback in each case though he had never
asked for revision, nor authorized anyone 10
ask for him. The committee adjourned, Ia
meet to-day.
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wAsuISoroN, d. c., Jan. 10. 1880.

H. II. Warner & Co..
DEAR SIRs: ! write to say that after having
taken your Safe pills and finding them all
that is claimed for them in your circular.
checrfully recommend them as the hest Pills
in the market. JosEPn PRATnER,
400 n street, Washington, d. q.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
CTTP ITEMS,
Cod-Liver OIL aud Limo.

That pleasant and active agent in the cure
OF all cnnsumptfve symptoms. "Wilbor's Com
pound of Pure Cod Liver Oil aud Lime" Is be-
ing universally adopted IN medical practice.
Sold by the proprietor. A. D. Wilbor, chemist,
Boston, and all druggists.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
ALEXANDRlA'S JUBILEE.
The Ancient City Celebrates Its Gen.
tennial.
A Torohllght Procession and Town-Moet
ing Mt Sarepta Hall-An Interesting His
torieal Address by MIR. william r.
Carne--A banquet, at Which
All the city Magnatos
Were Present, SC.
Th. AIrrnndrIn Celebration.

Tho town of Alexandria, Va, which was the
town Of Washington, Washington having served
as member Of the city cou neil Of that burg,
celebrated yesterday tho one hundredth ami.
vcrsary Of tho organization Of It's regular muni-
cipal government. 1t was established In 1749
In honor Of tho royal family of England and
Thomas Lord Fairfax, Baron Of Cameron. Its
streets consisted at first of Cameron, crossed
by Fairfax, and Royal, crossed by King, Prince
and Duke on one side and Queen, Princess and
Duchess upon the other. There BrnddoclS
landed In 1855. The town was first governed
by board of trustees appointed by the Royal
Governor, of which Washington was a mem
Der. On March 8. 1850, this government was
succeeded by mayor, aldermen and common
council. 1t ia the centennial of this oycu,
which the town celebrated last evening. The
celebration consisted In ght process.
sion headed by the Alcxandra Musical Asso.
citation (brass band); carriages containing the
orator, poet, chaplain and the city council
board of aldermen, members OF the city gov.
| ernment. with the Alexandria Light In.
| fantry, Lieutenant McBurnoy commanding
| two companies of the Cadet battalion of st
Johns Academy, one commanded by Captain
Springer, son of Congressman Springer, ot
Illinois, and the other by w. c. Potter, ol
Elmim N. Y, and the fire department the
whole being commanded by Major Don't
After tho procession passed through the town
which was illuminated houses of prominent
citizens being decorated with Gags, etc, il
entered Sarcrta Hail. to which only ladies
had boen previously admitted, and town
meeting was organized. Acting-Mayor i. f.
Downham, president of the board Of aldermen,
presided, and the exercises wero opened with
prayer by Rov. DR.. Bullock, Chaplain of the
United States Senate. II. B. Wilmington
then read centennial poem dedicated to the
entennial of tho town.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
"As alter the tocsln's nlarum
Distinctly the clock strikes"

Having sketched the Revolutionary history
of the town, he gave an account of the
formation of the present municipal govern
ment In 1880, traced each decade ofits history
down to the present, contended that for its
size aud wealth it had expended more money
for internal Improvements than any city in
the world saying that the town itself, with an
assessed valuation of property that did not
reach S4,000O00, had subscribed 81 500, 900 to
such works, aud had caused State and other
subscriptions 10 tho amount of 500, ,000, ,000
He admitted that all chance Of ocean COM
merco had gone. but saw in coal aud iron the
opportunity OF establishing manufactures
which would revive the prosperity Of the old
town.
In 1919 tho town contracted q debt of
$50 900, which it owed to this day, but ho was
happy to say that things now lookei brighter
in regard to it. He thoreupon read letter
from +. l. Beckett city auditor, stating that
the Gdseitc erred Monday evening in stating
that sufficient number of bonds to make
effective tho act of 1870 had been secured.
This grand result was only consummated to-
day (Tucsday), and it was a general desire
that it be announced in his address.
MR.. STRAUSS,
of the board Of aldermen, was called upon to
make a few remarks In this connection. lie
stated that compromise had been effected
and that the condition of the finances of Alex
andrla was above that OF any city south Oi
Mason and Dixon's line, and in fcw moro
years it would be In prosperous condition.
BANQUET.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Carno's address the
members of the board Of aldermen the com.
mon council and their invited guests were
served with a sumptuous repast provided
under the supervision OF 4. " Rsheill, chair.
man of tho centennial committee; II. Strauss
of the board Of aldermen, NJ. McLaiu, of the
! common council, aud J. p, Rice.
The toasts were proposed by Marshal
Duffy, as follows: "Dly we Celebrate" re.
sponded to by Mr.. Rishell; City of Aloxan.
| dria," Henry Strauss Judiciary and the Bar
of Alexandria" Judge Charles Stuart; City
School Board and Educational Interests" X
L. Cane, principal 81. Johns Academy, and
| s. G. Neale, "ro tho Law-Givers."
National Republican., 1880-03-10

At the request Of Mr.. Paruell, Captain L.
ON. Condor, Captain James Murphy and
Colonel K. O'S Burke will leave Washington
to-day to meet Mr.. Parnell in Now York on
Thursday next to participate in a conference
on the formation Of u general land league in
this country TO operate in conjunction with
that in Great Britain aud ireland. Parnoll
returns TO America after the election of tho
members OF the new Parliament is COM
nletpl
National Republican., 1880-03-10
W. F. GAME

was then introduced and after sketching
rapidly tho original march of civilization over
the region now occupied by Alexandria
pointed to a figure of boy represented IN the
painting Of the baptism of pocahonias In the
Iotunda of the Capitol. This boy, he said =,
was designed TO represent Henry Spillman,
who had been saved FROM the great Virgin Ia
massacre If 1922, aud adopted as n
protsgo of Pocahontas aud who was the
first guide to civilized men over the region
near Mount Vernon. lie noted the rise of
tho town amid the tobacco fields; skctched
its pre-revolutionaIy history; drew a picture
of Washington first declaring for resistance to
party of gentlemen on Christ Church green,
which ho coupled with another picture of
Robert E. Lee yielding TO the solicitations
Of u committee OF citizens at the same place
and agreeing to accept the command Of tho
Virginia forces ut the opening of the late war,
General Lee having at that time just sent in
his resignation of his commission in the
United States Army. Hp claimed that George
johnson, delegate Of Alexandria in the House
of Burge sses was The main supporter of Pat.
rick Henry's resolution against the stamp act
Ginning in with great force aud logical power
when Henry concluded his impassioned "trea-
son" spcoCh-
National Republican., 1880-03-10

THE avenues leading to an early grave have
often been opened by Cough or Cold.
Thousands have beon cured aud saved by Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t Is cheap. ouly % cents
hot IL,
National Republican., 1880-03-10

ALARGE LOT offour.ply linen collars, two for
25 cents, ut Auerbach & Bros, G23 Pa. ave.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
CITY NOTES,

SICK HEADACHE yields to Lodille's Head
ache Specific in about Ave to twenty minutes.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

S35 American sm-winding Watches,
in solid gold cases and warranted accurate
tincpieccs. r. Harris G. Co.. 435 Seventh st..
National Republican., 1880-03-10

SO S,em-windlng Watches,
with black dials aud warranted for time. Z.
Harris & Co.. 43j Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

Go TO Julius Lanoburgh for 5O.cent Window
Shades.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
Real Estate Litigation.

TmE Howland Dental ASSOCIATION. 2ll Four. and
ahSlf street. only 2. S. Whites artificial teeth
Phlladclilia, Price 81 per set.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

$5 4AND up for Pants, 500 and up for Over
coats $3.50 and up for making and trimming
Pants. J. A. Greisbauer, 435 Ninth street.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

S25 Solid Ii Carat Gold Watch,
very handsome. worth S35. Jacobs Bros, 100!
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
New Advertisement
Thermnmetrlc neadlngs.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. U. s. A..
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic States, cloudy or partly
cloudy weather, with occasional rain or snow
along the coast north 10 west winds, stationary or
hgher ten mpenture. slowly rising barnmeter.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

HEADQUARTERS for Celuloid Collars and
Cuffs, at Auerbach & Bros, 623 Penn. ave.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

GENTLEMEN in pursuit of the newest styles
of goods for spring wear will iind nearly 300
different patterns from which to make selection,
mt the branch office of Devlin & Co., 1920 +
street. Measures are takon here and the
clothing made up at the New York house.
Best styles of cut and ft guaranteed in every
National Republican., 1880-03-10

Go to Julius Lsnsbursh for Cheap Carpets.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
NOVELTIES FOR Thu LADIES

hOYEIlIES lUK lHE lADlE
NoOTr'@,
9i5 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Valenciennes, Point Gnuze ChantIlly Thread and
Breton Lace Edgings, all widths. at
NOOpS, 9I5 Penn. ace.
Handkerchief, scnrfs Real Lace over-drcsses,
Collaret;cs, Ladies' Breakfast Dress and Mourn
ing Caps, Childrons Lace. Velvet and Hanu'made
Muslin Bonnets and Caps nj
NOOYvS, 0I5 Penn. avc.
The Latest Styles In Paris Street and Reception
Bonnets: Fronch Flawers In All Shades for Cor
sage and Garniture Wear. at
NOOT"S, 9I5 Penn. oDe.
Fine Party Fansin Real Ostrich Feathers. Hand:
embroidered with Pointings, Real Point Gauze ana
Duchess Lace Covers. at
NOOIvS, 9I5 Penn. are.
All silk japanese Brocaded and Roman and
Sash Trimming Ribbons In All tho Newest Shades
and Combinations, at
NOOI,S, 0I5 Penn. ace.
White and Black Skirt Pleatings, Ruchinss, All
Linen Hemstltched and Embroidered Handkor'
chiefs, Collars and Guns, at
NOOIvS, 015 Penn. aue.
audoc French Thread, Breton, Torchon and Malta
Laces, all widtes, at lowest prices at
NOOI'S, 9I5 Penn. ace.
Point De spreG Nets, silk Illusions, YeilnGs
Spanish. Gupre and Breton Nets all qualities, NJ
NO0T'S, 01J Penn. ace.
A Largo and Mo Magnificent Stock of Lace
Dresses In all Styles at remarkable low prices
Only the Rest Grade of Goods on Sale all offered
at Lowest Prices. Cheap Goods, but High in
NOOTS, 015 Penn, aVe.
T.. MOOT.
9l5 Pennsylvania ave-, Washington.
No. 10 Ruo st. CeolIe. Paris.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

s3Oo-A 3 Ia Carat SOLITAIRE Diamond Ring,
brilliant and we'll cut, an unheard-of bargain.
Jacobs Bros, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
Dr. CornIng on Miehel Angelo.

Go to Julius Lausburgh for 81 so Marseille
Spreads.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
NIethodI,t protestant Conference,

THOROUGHLY mado and trimmed chemiso
for 25 cents at Douglass.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
Elections of omcers.

LADIES underwear loss than cost of material
at Douglass.
National Republican., 1880-03-10

Go to Julius Lansburgh for $3.50 Lace Cur.
tains.
National Republican., 1880-03-10
Job Lot ~

Job Lot Solid silver Watches
at $3.50. Jacobs Bros 1929 Pennsylvania
avenue,
National Republican., 1880-03-10
Tho coneert at the NlntI,-stree, Churel

LATRoBCs, Ranges, Furnaces and Roofs re-
paired at GartrelPs Sl5 Seventh street
National Republican., 1880-03-10
S15 solid Gold Watches,
The plstrict Inys.tIgatIon

for ladies, with elegantly engraved cases aut
warranted. II. Harris & Co., ass Seventh ST
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-18
GAMBLING TO BE STOPPED.

All Of the men arrested on Tuesday night Ia
the gambling house on Poydras. near franklin.
were arraigned before Recorder 6heehan and
discharged. Louis Fernandez. the proprietor
OF the house. Joseph Rodrigues md Wallace
French. the former for keeping q banking gsme
and the two others for aiding snd abettng in
the same were put under e2so bonds to appear
on March ~. instant.
In connection with the above, II should be
stated that Administrator Meallie has addressed
d communication TO Chief Boylan telling him
that II one Of the gambling houses had boen
raided. tho others should also be raided and
closed. E-@-= @
Chief Boylan. when questioned BY a reporter.
said that he Was perfectly willing 10 shut up
the gambling establishments: that these places
were not licensed and should be- closed. ~ the
law requires all those carrying on any business.
trade Or occupation should exhibit their H.
censes Ii d conspicuous place. I
gamblers are interfered with. entertain their
application for I'M auctions to restrain the 20.
lice from closing up the establishments. II the
tribunals would ignore these applications and
sustain tho police. there would be no troubfe In
closing and keeping closed the gambling.
shops"
Between and . o'clock last night. the police
men on Royal. Bt. Charles and other streets,
where gambling houses and keno shops IRE To-
Gated. acting under instructions of tho chief.
every proprietor and keeper to close
hts house. Everything went on quietly and
there was no opposition to the action Ut the DO
lice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-18
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, MARCH Is, 1880

ball w. started. and those Who ala not junnp
!nto. th0 gert !aQ0n might and themselves left
presidential election 4 Hancock was not
elected.
Hon. James Jetlries was also oallsd upon to
ruls should be Insisted upon. The 'msjority
rule was q DANGEROUS. one. In his opinion the
only mar. that could By elected on the Demo.
cratic ticket was Winfield Scott Hancock. and
the only man who could settle our sectional
differences.
On motion OF Administrator All. II. Isaacson
the president OF the meeting was made chair.
maa Of the executive committee.
DE-. Ltlckett now moved that each member Of
the Legislature In favor Of the nomination OF
Gen. Hancock be. constituted q committee OF
ono 70 correspond with the executive commit
tg0 OF hts parish to i~nauRurRtn n organize
HAncock clubs t~hrough0ut the State.
The motion was adopted and the meeting i'd
journed. subject to the call Of ths president.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Academy Of Music.

Oxygen IL q decided Improvement on the bur-
lesuue In which the Oolvllle Company opened,
and. as presented BY the combination. 10 an on
joyable and attractive production. II u full of
movement. Allied with ludicrous situations, has
q humorous dialogue and enables the COMPANY
to appear at its best.
The burlasdue was presented during the Inst
engagement 81 the Colvilles in this city. and,
therefore. comment on 1t further than the above
: Tue Hnas name Il Miss Ada Lee still appears IN
t ansa IL n q 9e bafore ts. az a. rs Sr lIis,ls LADY al ysS2me q.
gTasoeful and sRHrishtly g. n the past. =.
pear ii Oxygen. and are as winsomuie and y
traDive a. eyex.
n DaE
That Gen. Mite and Major Atom are the moar
present time oan nua' Be doubled ~ The U,i ladies' u ~ -
into raptureS over them, and the sterner sex
are ,enthustestic ia their demonstrations OF
men are always 80 thoroughly good natured.
and always 90 enthusiastically pleased to eee their
visitors. that they are perfectly irresistible and
In contact with them. The two hours "a Whiteh
zach reception e limited IL entirely too short
Il III p s,s,sGr Il q she eT'0 eo ans ~ s soaId p g R,s:sS W.T.
have once met them cannot resist the desire to
renew the acquaintance.
derful memory Tor faces and names. and never
fall to recognize one to whom they have once
been formally introduced.
GRAND oPERA HOUSE.
Another. large and enthusiastic audience
evening. shakespeare's As You Lie Il was
lsnt efiect. The success q Nelson nd eo sa0 On
pie are awaiting themselves OF the very few o.
portunttiss they have Of applaudina the be-
Thia evaninn Neiison Mi, AMMAN. 4, now