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National Republican., 1880-08-05
PURTIs coNoUERs BoWEM
Result OF the Republican Committees Cat
Gus Last Evening.

GUS btbt AsNeuluEs
Pursuant TO call members Of the republic
can central committee Of the District met at
the rooms Of the Veteran club last evening to
elect representative on the national republic
can committee. There were three candidates
In the fold-General Whitaker, DR.. c. B. Pur-
Wis and 8. ]. Bowen. Canvassing before the
meeting was called TO order was very lively,
the two former gentlemen conducting their
own affairs, while Mr. Bowon's interests were
look ed after by Bernard aud Marcellus West,
Henry Himber aud the same old crowd usually
found lighting for the ex mayor. The Bowen.
ties were sanguine of success and seemed In no
hurry 10 get TO work. especially MS the chair.
man, Mr.. w. B. Reed, was not present IL was,
therefore, fully $50 when the tall form of
Henry llimber was seen emerging from n
crowd in the roar of the hall 20 nominate for
temporary chairman Mr.. John w. Buker. Mr..
James McNabb jr., was requested 10 act as
secretary, but emphatically declined the honor,
whcreupou Messrs. T. A. Julien aud Collins
Crusor were designated for the position.
Shortly after being called to order a dispute
arose concerning the delegates from the TWEEN.
tieth district, but they were fually admitted.
Messrs Tindall, Purvis aud Holmes were
then appointed a committee to draft rcsolu.
tion regarding the necessity of the District
being represented on the national committee,
aud performed their duty satisfactorily.
A motion that majority of all the votes
cast be necessary to elect was adopted, and the
secretaries ascertained by call that sixteen
districts we're represented by foriy-onc dele.
gates
The friends Of the candidates were every.
where busy working up boom for them, aud
| frequent visits to the hallway were tue order
| Of the evening.
Finally nominations were declared in order.
| MIR. McNabb nominated General L. w. Whit
| aker, Mr.. Himher followed by proposing S. J
| Bowen. and Mr. Tompkins followed suit with
| DIR. G. Is. Purvis a friend Of George Holmes
nominated him also, but George declined, say
ing that there were enough now in the lists.
Amidst considerable confusion the first bal
lot was taken, resulting rs follows Bowen
| III; Purvis, 13 and Whitaker IL.
The chair declared that no choice had beer
made, aud a second ballot was ordered.
| Purvis increased his vote on this ballot, re
| ceiving 16 against IL for Bowen, s for Whit
aker, 3 for lngeisoll and l for John +, Cook
Still no choice, aud it was decided to try
| again, the figures being: Purvis IS, Bowen
| 10, and Whitaker, Z. Purvis was gainin.
steadily, aud the Bowen men, finding them
selves in tight place, endeavored to combine
on some one else. They could not agree, how
ever, and the friends of Purvis aud Whitaker
seeing their dilemma, consolidated on th
| former and secured his election.
/
National Republican., 1880-08-05

The total mortality in the District Of Column.
bin for the week ending Saturday, July 81,
1880, was GO (being . less than the week
prcvious) or at tho rate of 211 per
600 per annum. OF tho dccedcnts, IA were
white males, 20 white females, II colored males
and Is colored females showing an annual
desth-rate of 1851 per 1000 for the white and
32.5 for the colored population. The deaths by
classes were RS folows ZymOtic 21 con.
stitutional, Ia local, 22 developmeutal, 8, aud
violence, 4. From phthisis pulmonRlis or con.
sumption there were 9 Deaths diseases of the
nervous system, q; pneumonia aud diarrhpa,
each; diseases Of the heart 4: typhoid fever,
cholera iniantum and premature birth, 8
each; bronchitis, puerpe al diseases, dysentery
whOopng-uough, sonile debility and drown
ing, 2 each, aud l each from cancer, cerebro-
spinal meningitis, Group. intermittent fever,
scarlet fever and diphtheria. Of the deaths.
SO occurred in Washington, 6 In George
town, in tho county, and in tho
hospitals. Forty-hvc OF the decedents were
natives Of the District, 10 Of other
parts of the United States, and 5 OF
foreign countries Thirteen white and 81
colored were under . years of age 8 white
and colored 60 and over The greatest NOR.
tality rs deaths) occurred on the 25Jh; the
least (6deaths) OH the 2Sth, 29th and 3lst. There
were 7s births rcpOrted-lS white males
2s white females, l6 colored males and 16 col.
ored females, showing al annual birth-ratC
of 2095 per 1000 for the white aud 297 fol
the coored population. Marriages reported
14-white, s; coored, 8. StiIlbirths A
white, 2; colored, 2.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
coysIDER.irE CLERGYMEN.
An Interview with the Commissioners on
Various Topics.

An Inter view with tho Com nniissioners on
Various Topics.
A delegation of clorgymen, composed Of Rev.
Messrs. Lanahan, Mason, Meader, Butler,
Leach and Others representing the clergy of
the District, had n conference with the Dis.
trict commissioners in which they protested
against being required to report all mar
riages performed by them to the health officer.
This duty Was first imposed upon the clergy
men by an ordinance of the board Of health,
aftorward made law of congress. Clergymeu
who failed 10 couply with the law arc liable
TO be brought before tho police court aud
fined. The health officer has never resorted
10 such extreme measures but constantly
complains of The neglect of clergymcn to
make reports. The imperfecton IN the
records of marriages and births is duo TO the
fact that many clcrpyincn aud physicians fail
TO mako reports. The records of deaths are
necessarily complete for no burial can take
place within the District or no body taken
from the District without permit from the
health Office. The clergymen object especially
to having to ask bridal couples their age,
nativity and other questions which tho couple
sometimes deem impertineut. Frequently
the brides object 10 disclosing their ages.
The health officer, who was called
into the conference yesterday, was Of
the opinion that questions concerning the age
of the parties might be omitted without seri-
ously impairing tho records Of the office. The
clergymen also talked over othor matters
with the commissioners and II Is nderstood,
discussed the Sunday laws, but the pur port OF
the interview, beyond what has been eiven,
was not diyulned.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
TIE JACKSON DEMOCRATS.
Deliberations of the venerable Associate


The Jackson democratic association met last
night at Cosmopolitan hall, John Z, Norris,
esq, in the chair aud Mr. A. A. Lipscomb sec
retary. A lignum vita gave was presented
to the president by Mr.. Devlin, with the mod
est request that the bottom of the opposition
be knocked out with II. Collection Of dues
followed, and the unterrifed advanced in
numbers TO the captains desk and plankod
down their "shekels" with od.time alacrity.
Quito number Of applications for membership
were received. Among the new members
elected were Messrs. James L. Barbour, G. w.
Handy Howard NJ. Norris William Duvall,
John NJ. Harris, John Dorsey, G. w. Hubbell,
james r. Robinson and Richard II. Boswell.
George G. Wodderburn of the Sunday
Gdscte sent q lot of Hancock badges
to tho association for the use Of the officers
thereof, with a letter complimentary to the
association. Not to be outdone, Colonel Moses,
on behalf Of the association, presented a Sc
ries OF resolutions accepting the badges and
returning Mr.. Wedderburn's "tafy" with
much linked sweetness long drawn out"
An invitation from the Hyattsvile Demo-
cratic club to join them in a mass meeting in
tho Spa grove on August IL, at p. m was
accepted, aud also one from the South Wash
ington club TO attend the raising Of the Han
cock pole this evening at Thirteenth street and
Alarylandavenue southwest. As there appeared
to bo difficulty in getting enough members
Of tho executive committee together to trans.
act business, an amendment was offered to the
constitution TO increase the number of tho
committee to thirteen. George II. Stewart
was chosen as marshal of the association on
tho night Of the Hancock ratification meeting,
aud tho corresponding secretary was directed
to invite the democratic associations from the
surrounding counties to participate.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
AprLGRIMAsE OF ROSES.
The Wedding Of Dr. Charles A. Dorcmus and
Miss Bessie TX. Ward.


The wedding ceremonies of Miss Bessie X.
Ward Of Warrenton, Va, and DR.. Charles A.
Doremus Of Now York were celebrated last
night at the Church Of the Ascension in the
presence Of q large number Of invited guests,
the elite of Washington. The bride, who Is
very lovely blonde was dressed in Grocado
satin, manches dc tulle, trimmed with morn
ing'glories aud orange blossoms en- bandalliore
lace with round point and diamond
ornaments. The bridesmaids wore Miss
Ward, sister of the bride, and Miss
Estollo Doremus, sister Of the groom,
both dressed in muslin des indico, satin sashes
aud pearl ornaments Tho ushcrs were Mcssrs.
Charles w. Gould, Raymond Ward and w.
Oothout jr., and the groom's best man was
Mr.. Thomas G. Doremus. Among the pronii-
nent persons present was Mrs. Hayes, who was
escorted by General Sherman. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. Lindsey of
Georgetown, and Professor Walter presided at
the organ. The church was beautifully deco.
rated with a floral arch of magnificent struc-
turo, constituted of the most exquisite flowers.
charming feature Of the ceremony, aud one
quite unique in Washington, was the
presence of two little boys, sons of
Mr.. S. r. flanagan OF tho Arlington,
who, after the conclusion of the uuptas, pre-
ceded the bridal party down the aisle, strcw-
ing flowers over the carpet from silver baskets,
so that the brides welded life literally com
mcnced by her walking upon flowers her first
| experience in matlimony a vcrtablo pilgrim
age of roses. Tho bridal party, after tho
ceremony, repaired to the Arlington, where
reception was held, and at 015 DR.. aud Mrs.
DOremus started nOrthward in the private car
Of Mr. Blanchard, vice.president of the New
York & Eric railroad. The grace and gentle
beauty Of tho bride and the unassuming hap
piness of the groom won for the loving couple
the expression of thousand kind wishes for
their future felicity aud prosperity.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
1LExiNDRI1 IFFiIRS.
ALEXANDRIA. August A, 1880

ALEXANDRIA, August a, 1851.
A train on the Virginia Midland railroad
hit II COW this morning belonging to Mr.. An.
drew Cheshire and badly crippled the animal.
Tho Alexandria Light Infantry have accept
ed tho invitation of the Washington Light
Infantry to accompany thom on their cx-
cursion.
The funeral Of Miss Jano Green took place
this morning from tho Mansion house and
WAS largely attended. The rem aims were
taken to The Ivy Hill cemetery for intormcnt.
Mr.. Robert johnson, an old aud respected
citizen of this city, died at his residence on
South Washington street, this morning. He
has been an employe of Mcssrs. Smoot & ons
for upward of forty years.
A number of Masons of this jurisdiction
have accepted an invitation TO attend Ma.
sonic banquet 10 DO given at Culpeper next
Friday, in honor of the visit Of the grand
master Of the state, Peyton S. Coles.
Mr.. Samuel Pullman was attempting to
take threshing machine across the bridge
over Doge run yesterday afternoon, when the
machine broke through tho bridge, aud the
owner was compelled TO leave IL there until
| this morning.
During the heavy shower yesterday evening
| lightning struck tree in the yard of Mr.
John Travis, opposite the machine-shops of
| the Virginia Midland road, splitting it in
twain and killing a calf standing beneath it,
A dwcliDg-house on the estate of the late V
p. Corbott, in Alexandria county, was also
struck by Lightning aud portion of the root
taken Off
The colored girl named Eliza Washington
about fifteen years old, who, while returning
home from her service place a few nights
since in an intoxicated condition, charged that
she was taken advantage of by John Wash
ingtOn, had him arrested to-day. He was
/ taken before magistrate and positively de
MED having had anything to do with the girl
The justice did not believe him, and he was
committed to Jail to answer ut the October
| term Of the court.
National Republican., 1880-08-05

Something Moro About the Wyvin Family
Among the Wyvill papers recently brought
to light are some very curious oucs as illus.
trating the customs in vogue in England in
early times, The old London lidga-ipe has
the following notice of the death of one of
the Wyvill family: 'In London aftcra long
and painful illness, aged sixty.eight years, the
lady of the Rev. William Wyvill, rector of
Black Nottcuy, Essex, aud head of the York.
shire association. She was sister of Sir Mar
maduko Wyvill whose large estates she in.
hcTitod and reserved to herself the disposal of
a considerable part thereof" Here follows
the cost Of getting the old lady nicely buried :
National Republican., 1880-08-05

St. James-John c. Whiteor of Atlanta Ga,
J. A. Henderson and wife of Los Angeles, CAL
Lon Shaw and Riley Darnell of Indianapolis,
Ind, George II. Jackson and family of Boston,
Mass, Hiram KnOwlton Of Portland, Me-, and
w. Lane of New York.
Wormley's-Joseph Zeger and T. X. Zaer-
niger OF New Orleans.
Arlington--James r. Amber Of Boston,
Charles Bryan and wife aud William Thur.
man Of Philadelphia.
Rggs-Captain james Gillls U. S. A..
Thomas II. Mead of New York, Daniel Dough-
crty, Thomas Doau and Thomas j. Doan of
Phiadelphia, aud Robert T. Porter of Chicago
III.
Ebbitt-A. VI. Palmer U. 5. A., J.. d. Stone
of Madison, Wis, and Thomas b. Keogh OF
North Carolina.
Imperial-William A, Watkins of New
York, J. w. l.. Frcrson of New Orleans
Roilo Saunders of Richmond, DR.. John NJ
Steele, U. S. N. p. 5. Jennings of Pittsburg
and J. +. Montague of Dubuque, Iowa.
Willard's-Johu G.. Gaynor of New York
William p. Rico of Florida II. b. Murchie o
Calais, Nc, W. G. Hall of New York, Henry
Bowen of Philadelphia and Lorenzo English
of Columbus OaiO,
Metropolitan-G. Frankel aud I. l. Buchey
of Philadelphia, NJ. Weolyer Of London Eng.
and H. Briggs of IuddorsfeId, Eng.
Standardization Meyer, George w. Knot
and George Cooper of New York. n. Schloss ol
New Orleans $. u. Mccormick and John w
Mason Of Grafton, w. Va, General n. Co1, jr,
of Vest Virginia, James j. Kay of Pittsburg
Major :. NJ. Yost Of Staunton. Va, Frank
! Wallace of West Virginia, J. A. Willipms o
| Utica, ~ Y, II. j. Ruby nua W. j. Chapmar
of Philadelphia, G., w. Smith Of Iowa City ant
c. T. Mitchell Of Charleston, 5. @.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
LINEN LAP ROBES 81, at the Popular Carpet
House Of Julius Lnnsburgh, 42l Seventh ST
a ScIentIsL Snnhbrd.

The Alexandria GIssite has the following
"Tbe steamer Mary Washington on her way
to this city from Marshall Hall, with large
excursion party gu board yesterday evening,
encountered the storm near Fort Washington,
aud the torrents OF rain and the sharp light.
ming compelled the ladies to leave the upper
deck and congregate in the saloon. During
the heaviest OF the storm, aud while the light
ming was flashing about the boat, n man from
Washington, who occupied u scat on the star
board side Of the steamer IN the presence
of the udies, conducted himself in most
remarkable manner. Scoing that the lady pas
sengers were already much frightened, he
opened large pcnknifc and commenced tap
ping the iron railing of the steamer, as If in
Wting the lightning to strike the boat. This
conduct increasing the alarm Of the pNssen-
gers, gentleman approached The man aud
asked him why he conducted himself in the
manner described, when ho replied that he
was acting IN tho interest of science. Ile was
then ordered to put the knife in his pocket
which he did after some grumbliug,p
National Republican., 1880-08-05
A Family DIFFICULTY in a statlon.nou.e.

Among those who ventured to the Schuet.
zen park in the rain Tuesday night was
party composed Of au elderly woman and her
daughter aud young man who acted as her
daughters escort Nothing occurred at the
Schuetzen park to bring these parties into es-
pecal prominence, but carly yesterday morn
ing, several hours after the gun announcing
the opening Of tue festivities at the park had
boon fired, tho three made their appearance at
the central station. Tho young mau wanted
to have the old lHdy arrested as u common
nuisance, he said. 1t appeared that the truth
Of the old saying Of two is company, three
is crowd" had been fully realized by the
young couple, The mother, however, did not
propose to be disposed of so easily, and told
the officers at tho station that tho young man
wanted to ran Off with her daughter. Then
followed n lively tongue battle between the
mother aud the daughter, the daughter en-.
phasizing her remarks by numerous
by Jimmy Criminies," and frequently alIud.
ing to the fact that her mother had inbibed
large quantity of beer at the Schuetzen fest.
The parties were kept at the station.house some
time, and finally aftera talk among themselves
the young man announced to the officers that
q reconciliation had been effected. The trio
then left, the girl hanging to the young mans
arm, and soon disappeared in the darkness.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
TIE LIGHT INEI NTRY.
Tho Members Undecided Between Two In
yitntiouG

The Washington Light Infantry corps held
q large and enthusiastic meeting last night at
their armory. There were 140 members pres.
ont. Colonel Moore occupied the chair, with
Sergeant John Entwisle as secretary. Private
William A. Linton was promoted to coporal,
vice Frank Il. Galt reduced to the ranks.
The question as to where the corps should
make its annual trip was laid before the com.
maud. The question was whether they should
accept the invitation Of the Gate City guards
to visit Atlanta, Ga, in October or to accept
the invitation of tho New York Seventh regi-
ment TO visit New York and Boston. Somo
favored the trip to New York, but the ma.
jority seemed in favor Of visiting Atlanta 1t
was finally decided 10 appoint committee to
consider aud report which city the corps would
visit, aud the chair appointed the following
commtteo Sergeants W. II. Harrison and
John Entwisle, Private William Beall, Lieutcn.
ant NJ Goddard, Corporal George Woodbridge
aud Private Il. II. Neumeyer. The subject ol
| the excursion was postponed until next Mon.
day night. Four new active members were
| elected. A vote of thuuks was rendered
Messrs Petersen Il Alschwec for the handsome
reception they gave the corps at the Schuetzeu
| fest ON Monday night last
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Looking for a Husband.

Tho District commissioners yesterday re.
eoiyed letter from an unfortunate woman
IN Philadelphia, asking the aid Of the authori.
Tics here Ia restoring to her her husband, who
she says has deserted her aud is now living
with another woman in this city. The mat.
iolhas been referred to the chief Of police.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
NInrrlnge Llcenses.

The clerk of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses Alexander d. Brown
of BrooklOndville, Baltimore county, Md, and
Laura ]. Bosley Of Baltimore. Nd; w. II
Sehroth and Jane G. Kinsley; Frank Beckett
aud Catharine Williams; w. G. Henderson
and Lille V. Green, both of Alexandria, Va.
Humphreys Wintors of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Martha Clark Of this city; Joseph Swift oi
Lancaster, Pa, and Mary r. Crawford of this
city; Robert b. Fisher and Winnie Ann
Garner, both fWcstmoreand county, Va.
National Republican., 1880-08-05

The auditor Of the District was engaged
yesterday in approving and paying ccrtf-
Gates Of coronors jurors issued since last Octo.
ber. Altogether there is - $40 available for
that purpose, aud about 500 of these ccrtd.
Gates have been issued. Most OF the cerHd.
Gates are held by brokers who .havo bought
them up. The auditor is opposed TO paying
them uuless certified to in person by the
Juror,
National Republican., 1880-08-05

BABIES will cry 1t is the only way to tell
us that they suffer from pain. Do not stupefy
your little ones by administering Laudanum
or other opiates, but use DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup, which will relieve the Baby of all
pain of the Bowels, etc., and thereby restore
its happiness. Price only 25 cents.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
800 Pnir Iirncrlets.
yiinl Statistics.

gold and plated, at wholesale cost to rcduc
stock. r. Harris & Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Hotel Arrivals.

BENEDICTGNE MALT WINE BEER. Finley &
Koch, agents, 1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
The schuetzen Fest and the Rain.

II Is becoming common saying that the
Scuuet zen fest always brings rain. However
grateful other people may be for the copious
rains of this week, tho membels of the
Schuct2en yereu and the folks who have
booths and stands in the park do not
feel especially thankful. The attend.
auce yesterday WIS very small, aud as
the rain continued to fall it was decided
to postpone the festival until to-day, pro-
yiding the weather is clear. The managers
have also agreed that if it rains again to-day
to further postpone the fest until next Mon
day aud continue it for five days, thus giving
all an opportunity 10 enjoy the sports incident
to it. Another attraction this evening will be
a watermelon match, for which there are ten
ontres--al colored-lor money prizes Of $40
aud s..
The following are the bowling prizes foI
Tuesday: Y, Haydorn, Sl5; G, Fettich, Sl2
G. s. Seuherlc, 50; c, NJ, Schlitlberger of Bnlti-
more, So; ~ Ewald, So; H. Rabc, 81; II. Reh
50; ~ Schonch, ST. For tue most ten strikes
G, Fcttich received an extra prize OF IS.
HoRsE.TLY NETs 70 cents, at the Popular
Carpet House of Julius Lausburgh, III 7lh St
The National sate-Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue
continues to receive yaluables Of all doscrp
tous for safe keeping ut very low rates.
National Republican., 1880-08-05

ALL are invited to attend the grand concerts
given every evening ut Driver & Schofeld's
Summer Garden,
National Republican., 1880-08-05

MENs very fine hand.stitchod Shoes and
Caters at $3.50 and a can only be had ut
Sinshcimcr K Bros, sos Seventh street, be.
tNyern III and l.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
c cost Of gclting tic Old lady nicely buried :
A Speciality,

Cousins ine Shoes, in all widths, at Sins
heimer & Bros, sos 7th ST., between IL aud |.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Something Moro About the wyvnl Family

JULIUS LANsBURGH, the only importer OF
China mating in the District.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Thormometric Heudin ga.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. u. s. A..

For the middle Atlantic states. cloudy weather
with rain, followed by clearing weather, north.
easterly winds, nearly stationary temperature, sta
tlOnary or higher barometer.
National Republican., 1880-08-05

THE Rowland Dental Association, 211 Four
and.half street, use only S. S. Whites artificial
National Republican., 1880-08-05
a rempornte nonnrlmre

The following communication explains it..
Ielf;
ALEXANDRIA BAY, n, Y, 1850.
McF,e H. H. UdHcr d o.:
GESrLEHEN: ] have been d0CtorinP the last four
yents for Rheumatism In the back. sciuuCu and
Kidney difficulties. and have been Ht no time free
Hon pain until commenced taking Warmers Safe
kidney nnd Liver cure, which has entirely cured
ne want 10 Keep IL ia the house 90 treat my
ueud' with Instead Of wines and UquOTs, as it VIII
JuIe lhe diseases that they Will produce.
Very truly yours
CHARLES WALTON
National Republican., 1880-08-05
TELEPHONE CORRECTIONS.
WHrTE FRONT)
New AdyertiseInentl

Parlor organ for sale.
Cure for gravel aud piles.
Lecture by DR.. T, A. Bland.
Illinois Republican association.
Fifteenth annual Schuotz,n fest.
NJ ssachusetts Republican association.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Coroner,, Jurur, CertilIonte.

Il, l6 aud ls-cout mating at Julius Lans
buruh's
National Republican., 1880-08-05

MosQUITo CANoPIEs $l.75, at the Popular
Carpet House Of Julius Lansburgh, 42l 9Th ST..
National Republican., 1880-08-05

REGULAR fury bower, sparkling foun
tains, fragrant flowers aud delightful music a
Driver & Schofeld's Summer Garden.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
The NntionuI sufe- Deposit Company,

HoRsE.FLY NErs 70 cents, at the Popular
Carpet House of Julius Lausburgh, Ia 7lh st.
National Republican., 1880-08-05

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue,
continues to receive yaluables Of all doscrip.
tious for safe keeping at very low rates.