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National Republican., 1880-05-04
PURLOERTNG LETTERS.
4 Le;ter-Carrier Charged with Robbing tn


Mail.
Thomas McNally n letter carrier, was arrested
last saturday evening by Special Agent Henderson
on the charge Of purlolnlng letters from the mail
The case was set for hearing yesterday before
United States Commissioner $. C. Mills Mr.. Hen.
derson testified that last Saturday morning there
were mailed in the boxes on McNally's route four
letters fOrcOCctiOn. Three Olthcse were addressed
TO NJ. \. Dauphiu and one to G w Jones, of Balu.
more, Md The last letter turned up all right
only one Of the Dauphin letters was takcn out and
the other two were lott in the boxes. Later the
fectcd to Dauphin, to DO mailed. MCN0lly made
his collections as usual, but none Of the eight let.
tors were found in the mail brought in The Wit
ness then went and stood outside the Office and
McNnlly cAmo out, having gotten through his
duties and was going home. The witness Invited
him to 20 TO the posimastcrs room which he did.
Arriving there the witness searched his pockets,
and from them he took eight out ofnino oftfe decoY
letters containing money addressed to NJ. 4.
Dauphin. In the pocket OF the accused he found
the twcnty-hvc-cont silver piece which the wit.
ness had marked prior 10 placing II in the letter.
Mr.. McNully-Did not say that 1t had been the
habit to take these letters from out the package
anu take them around to the chief clerks desk,
as they were valuable ones?
Mr.. Hcudersou-Iou said something like that,
put you were going home--caying the ollice-when
these letters were found OH yOu. You said that
this was put up job thct you knew it and kept
tue letters back purpOscly,
Special Agent Troy testified that ho mailed four
letters saturday morning and in the evening
mailed six moro. lie saw the letters taken from
McNally in the Postmustcr's room, last Saturday.
10 McNally.-The witness saw the quarter OF q
dollar marked. He looked into the boxes emptied
by McNally, as he had right to do.
Mr. NJ. Loeb Ia letter shownl l-ThGt direction was
III his handwritng and hc gave the letter TO the
carrier who said he preferred that It be lclt In the
box. The witness told the carrier that ii contained
money for Il lottery ticket
Al THIS point the hearing was adjourned until
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Thn Clrous Cnmpaign Opened.

The OPENING performance OF FOTepauglTs circus
was given yesterday IN the presence of the usual
Jam, every available foot Of space being utilized
The performance included many fayOrites OF the
6f course The principal feature was the cannon sen
saton in which Mons Loyal was shot from an iron
motar fully twenty feet up in the air where he was
caught by Mile. Zuila, hanging head downward
from trape2e Mile. Zulla also gave wonderful
exhibition Of walking on the high wire.
Tho various attractions mentioned In the
programme were faithfully portrayed, and
the Spectators fully appreciated the efforts Of the
management, Gs was oyinced by their hearty Np-
plRuse as one good act followed another IN rapid
succession. The menagerie Is all that Is claimed
for IL, and ample time Is given to inspect It's won
ders before the performances in the two rings com
Inence. A balloon ascension will tako place this
afternoon at the close OF tho show in which Mons.
Phillippi wiz perform some startling fsats.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

The marriage of James Alexander Edgar and
Mis- Emma Alice Hitchcock at Waugh NJ. L.
church, Third and streets. Capitol Hill, on Mon.
day evening" was attended by very large Assem-.
bage of relatives and friends Of the respective con.
tracing parties The nuptials were performed at
S o'clock p. m. Rev. James r. Wheeler pastor of
the church, officiating. The ushers were Messrs.
William II. Askew, William D. Mcfarland Wlinm
S. Nicholson and William W. Wishart. The we'd
ding march was performed by Willard r. Moore,
esq These gentlemen acquitted themselves in a
creditable manner. The bride wore q most be-
coming pearl-colorod silk aud satin combination
and the usual veil, secured by cOronal of orange
blossoms. The bride was the recipient of many
elegant presents, both ornamental and useful
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Tho Philharmonic socie'y.

The Philharmonic Society had their regular re-
hearsnl last evening. the consideration OF the
annual business being postponed until next week.
The following correspondence explains itscr
WAsHfSCToN. d, C.. April o.
10 NE Executive Board Of The Philharmonic Society:
GENTLEMEN: We, the passive members of your
society, and others, heartily approaching your
efforts and those of the active members during the
past season, in allordng the musC-loving com.
munty such agreeable entertainments, and know.
Ing of the feeling OF general appreciation with
which your last concert, The Ancient Mariner"
was received, would most respectfully request n
as may be convenient We feel assured. from the
general expression of those who had the pleasure
of listening to that concert that you will by do
ing crafty n large number OF our citizens, who
appreciate your efforts
a. Herr Smith, W. 4. Sherman. S. L. Phillips, y
W. Burchell. H. II. Taylor, G. Carlisle. Benjamin
AvOrd, William s. Albert. d. r. Grafton, Henry
Wise Garnet Il. j. Meigs, jr.. 5. II. Bond aud many
Others.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
DRoposALs FOR FRESH pEEE.
OFFICE A.. .c.s.,


WASHINGTON Al SENAL, u. C., April 20, 1880
Sealed Proposals. In triplicate, subj, the usual
conditions, with copy OF hs advertisement attached
will be received at this Office until ~ o'clock noon
on THURSDAY MAY 20, 1850, at which time and
place they will be opened IN presence OF bidders for
furnishing aud delivering the Fresh Dsefrequircd by
the Subsistence Department, U. 5. Army, at this
Post, for issue to troops taerent, during the fiscal
year commencing July ], 1851.
Tho contract for Fresh Beef shall not he construed
to Involve the United States in any obligation for
payment in excess of the appropriation granted by
Congress for the purpose. Pop isnls must be In
closed in sealed envelopes, mnrKed Proposals tor
Fresh Beef" and addre sed TO the undersigned. The
Government reserves the right to reject any all
proposals.
Information as to conditions. quality or u ref pay.
ment, amount OF bond, etc. can be Ub aimed by appi
cation TO this Office. E- II. HUBBARD,
First Lieutenant Second Artillery, ~ A e. 5.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
DKOrOsALs FoR RNrIONs.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,

UNITED STATES MARINE CoRPs,
QUARTERMAsTEn's OFFICE,
wAsHTSGToN ID. g April q, 1850.
SEALED PROPOSALS. In duplicate, will be re.
ceive1 nj this Office until IL o'clock Of THURS
DAY, the 10th day ~ June next. for furnishing ra
tiOns to the United States Marines at one OF
the following stations, from ist July, 1850, TO 3Oth
June, 1881
Portsmouth. n. H.; Chnriestown, Mass; Brook.
lyn. N. Y; League Island, ncar Philadelphia. Pa.
Washington, District OF CoumbIG Gosport, near
Norfolk. Val Annapolis, Md. and Marc Island
Cal.
Specifications. with blank proposals, can be OBJ.
tnlned upon application at any OF the Stations named
or ut the Offices OF the Quartcrmaster. Washington
D. c., and Assistant Quartermastcr ?2G South Fourth
street. Philadelphia, Pa. Proposals should be IN.
dorsed Proposals for Ratons" and addressed to the
undersigned. w. B. SLACK,
mi Major and Quarturmnster.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
TIE Into CnlnMsl wlnlnm Hemphlm Jones.

The Late Colonel william HemphiIl Jones
The funeral of the late Colonel William Hemp
hill Jones, which took place from his late resi-
dence, No. 1915 II street northwest yesterday morn
ing, was attended by the members of the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means Of the House, the commit
tee clerks OF the House, the Yale Alumni Associa-
ton and q large number of other.. Rev. DR.. Elliott,
of Ascension church. and Rev. Mr.. Wynkoop, Of
the Western Presbyterian church. officated. The
pall.bearcrs were Senators Bayard and Salisbury,
Speaker Randall, Hon. J. r. Chalmers, of MisSs-
sippi. and Mcssrs, d. W. NGhon, j. w. Maury and
j. j. MCElhOne. The remains were taken to VIII
mington for intorment Messrs McElhone, Mahon
and Martin accompanied them to that city.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
NInrrIago Llcenses.

The clerk Of tho court has issued the following
marriage licenses Thomas Craig and Emile l..
Alyord; John G. Burkhardt and Sarah A. Spaldlng:
Alexander w. Thackura and T.. NJ. sherman; Al
Georgetown. d. c.; William II. Barnard, of this
city. and Clara Dickson, Of Augusta, Cal j. a. Ed
gar, OF this city, aud Emma a, Hitchcock, OF ST..
Lawrence county, n. y; Robert Sherlock and
Esther Edelin,,
National Republican., 1880-05-04

The proposition to dispose Of the Corcoran Mar
ket Square mo i4G) for school or other purposes
does not meet with iGvor from the Senate District
Committee, Senator Mcmillan will prepare bill
authorizing the Commissioners 10 lease tor term
purposes and submit it 10 the full committee ut its
next meeting, in accordance with instructions to
that effect.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
DPoposAIs FOR nIp.RAp pLUE STONE.

OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. |
WASHINGTON. u. G.. May !. 1850
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
Office INT u NJ the sth dny of May, 1880 Tor fur
nislng and delivering In p ace cubit yards
OF RpNRp Blue Stone, for the protection of the piers
of Anacostia Br dgc. Specifications blanks and all
necessary information can be obtained on application
at this Uflice. 1HOS LINCOLN CASEY,
Rp30-6t LL-Col. OF Engineers. U. s. A,
National Republican., 1880-05-04
a Tie Game of Polo.

The polo match last night at tho skatng-rlnk,
between the Baltimore and Washington teams re-
suited in q tic, the score standing three to three.
1t was q beautiful game. and was hotly contested,
as the score indicates Mcssrs. Wilson, captain /;
TownGr, oliver, Ober q. wilson sutton and Morn.
son composed the visiting team, and Messrs.
Heath Riddle, Mercer, Rcdiern, Boyd, Cuttings and
Ziegier the home team. This Is tho second tie
game between these clubs 1t win probably not be
played or this season, as the rink closes in t0w
days. Among the interested spectators was Han
Ian, the oaTsmRn,
National Republican., 1880-05-04

Yesterday morning horse attached 10 a carriage
belonging 10 Mr.. ", II. Whoauey, Of Georgetown,
ran away on street, near Ninth and collded
with carringe standing in front OF blacksmith's
shop. Mr.. Wheatloys calIiage was upset aud tho
Mry. Wheauey, her sister pu infant child and q
eoloIcd boy-wcre dTossod some distance, but
miraCuluusly escaped any serious Injury. The
hui5e Was soon secured. Al the monbors of the
party wero cut aud bruised, The carriage was
wrecked.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

with the privilege OF Increasing the quantities one
third.
Specifications with blank proposals, can he OBJ
talnod upon application at any oil the sta AIMED,
or at tho office OF the Qunrtermastcr, Washington, ID.
O., and Asst tant Qusrtermaster, 226 south Fourth
street, Philadelphia. Pa
Proposals III ,ud be iudorsed proposals for Fuel"
Gnd addressed to the undersigned
w. b. SLACK,
mi Liaior and Quarterfnastor.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

HAVE you tried Xonders Old stock and Reserve
Whistles? They have n delicious flavor, aud are
mellow with Hge. His native wines daily grow
more and moro into public favor. large impor-
taton Of fishery from Cadiz. Spain, and Rhine wine
from Germany, will arrive about the 18th instant
National Republican., 1880-05-04
ThermomsttiO Headings.
OFFICE CHIEF SlGSAL OFFICER, U.
Indications,

For the Middle States aud New England, warmer
southwest winds, stationary or falling barometer
parity cloudy or clear weather, except possibly In
Northern New EHglGnd. rising barometer and
R7aser northwest winds win succeed
National Republican., 1880-05-04

SPECIAL ATTENTION is invited to the attractive
styles i'll spring clothing displayed ut George i.
limmS \ Co.'S Popular One-Pricc Clothing House,
80, southeast corner Seventh and streets
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Gnnisi Inu SI,nna

in great variety at Gartrclrs, 900 Seventh street.
corner OIL Go and see their high and low cut
cloth top button shoes, the cheapest shoes ever Of
icrcd. Burts celebrated fine shoes speciality
National Republican., 1880-05-04

FOR FURNISHING GRANITE PAVING BLOCKS.
ESGISEFH DEPARTMENT.. }
llRrRilsr CnI.ItMRIA :

WAsIINGToS. April -, lSsl)
BY direction OF the Board OF Commissioners. sealed
proposals will he received NJ this oce until oclocl;
noon FRIDAY MAY 1850, for furnishing the District
Government with eight hundred thousand granite
paving blocks
Blank forms of proposals and specifications be
obtained this office with MI necessary Information.
upon application therefor and BIDS upon these forms
will alone DO considered.
The right is reserved to rnpct nnv or nl bids or
parts OF bids W. j. TWISlNG,
Major OF Engineers u s. A., Engineer Commis.
sioner District of Columbia mp.S-dt
National Republican., 1880-05-04

PAIAsoLs-New and elegant designs. Douglass
Bros, Ninth and streets.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

DEyIIN &c Co.. the leading New York clothers,
have brought out some very stylish business suits,
at from $3.50 to s3j Take look at them, at 1870
Il street
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Theatre ComIque.

The attractions at the Comque suficod to draw
n crowded house last night. and the performance
was voted first class in every respect A matinee
will bo given this afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Tho Finest Assortment

of mems shoes in the city at Park Shoe Store, 932
Seventh street. Remember positive closing out
sale.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Tho Nnrcnran Mnrket snnnre.

julius LAEsDURGH, 42l Seventh street, received
within the last few days 9,OO0 rolls of China Mat
ting, which he proposes to sell at startling prices
National Republican., 1880-05-04

THE Rowland Dental ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four-and.
n-half street. use only $. S. Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia. Price 81 per set
National Republican., 1880-05-04

Coop straw mating 10 cents, at Julius LAns-
burgh's Popular Carpet House ~ Seventh street
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Eord,s Onern- -Monae-nlg Tonr NIInstrels.

Smith, Waldron. Morton aud Martins Big -Four
Minstrels appeared at the Orcra.llouso last night
to very uppiCcintivo audience Tho singing and
jokes IN the first part were good, especially the
"Tyrolean Song" by Mr.. Charles Haywood. Tho
rest Of the performance was equally pleasing. IL
consisted OF johnny Harris, with his banjo; Paul
Allen, in hfs spccialties; the Kline Brothers, with
banjo, bones and tambOurine duets, the great Big
Four In their original sketch entitled, The Todd
Family" and several amusing sketches. They
willappear duriug tho week and at the regular
"Wednesday mniimUe.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

HANDSOME fancy mating, % cents, at Julius
Lansburgh's Popular Carpet House, 42l Seventh
National Republican., 1880-05-04
DRorOsALs FOR TOBACCO.
OFFGCE PuRCu AsING ASD DEPOT
CuMAI IssAWY or SuBSISTESCE
MASHISGTON, II. C., April ~, 1850. J

WASHINGTON. ID. G., April Y, lsso.)
Sealed Proposals IN duplicate Will he received at
this ohce until IL O'Clock M MAf.S $50, for supply.
lug for the use oi the u s. Army. one hundred and
hny thousand pounds OF m nuiaCtured plug tobacco,
equal in quality TO sample which Will I've furnished
bidders OIL application at this office. No BID for less
than fifty thousand pounds Will be considered.
One-hali of the tobacco contracted Tor with any bid
der TO be delivered within thirty days alter noliiica-
ton oi award balance win sixty days.
Proposals will be received for delivery at the sub
sistenCe Depots IN Washington, New York, 81. LOUIS
or Chicago. he depot ut whicn II s proposed lO de-
liver must be specifically stated IN lc proposal
Printed specifications and conditions relative to the
tobacco required aud forms ofprOposAlS may oo Oh.
tanned upon application TO the Depot Conmissary OF
Subsistence III Wellington, Baltimore, New lorR,
Cincinnati, ST. Louis or Chicago \ copy of the
specification and conditions, together With copy of
this advertisement, must be attached 10 each pro-
pOsN bs referred 10 therein AMI form part thereof
Proposals II N manufacturers only VIII be consid-
cred.
The right to reject any or all bids IS reserved
Bidders are invited 10 he present ut the opening OF
the bids
Proposals must he lnclosed In sealed envelopes,
marked Proposals for Tobacco" and addressed TO
the Undersigned, w. II. BELL,
ap2S-6t Capt. and c. s., u. 5. Army
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Icdgar-IIitCilcn cls.

CoRsETs-Eycry desirable make. Douglass Bros,
Ninth aud i streets
National Republican., 1880-05-04
PROPOSALS.
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DRoPo5ALs FOR FUEL.

PRoPo5ALs FOR FUEL,
UNITED STATES MARINE CoRPs
QUABTERMAsTERs OFFICE.
WAsHiNoriN N, Il. C.. April q. 1880
SEALED PROPOSALS. iu duplicate, will be re-
ceivod nj this Office until u o'clock noon Of TUES
DAY. the 18th day Of June next for supplying Wood
and Coal to the United States Marines, at ono or
more of tho following stations, from lst July, 1850, to
Goth June, 1881
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Genrcctown News.

Another old landmark has recently been torn
down to make room for Improvements. The di-
lapidntcd dwelling located on the west side OF
High street. near Third, is tho victim The orlgi-
nal structure, a One-Story brick served for many
years In the capacity of n school building, many
of GeorSotown's forciathers Off hundred years ago
and some Of her older citizens now living having
received their rudincntGry education at this ven
Crablo institution. Later on frame addition was
made and the building was then used for store
purposes. For the past few years 1t has remained
vacant and neglected, evidently preparing for its
final destruction.
Yesterday afternoon a colorcd individual of mcr-
curial proclivites tamiiarly known as Plgg Price,
was wazed into the slatiOl-hOtsc on the charge of
petit larceny, he having stolen about nineteen
pounds of flax from CaInpbell's ropewak, near the
pstrect bridge.
Last evening DR.. Mitchell delivered at the Gay
street Baptist church his famous lecture on
Woman" before an earnestly appreciaive au.
dience. The subject, fraught with so many points
for interesting expatiation, was handled in mas
t9rly manner The receipts are TO lie devoted to
the purchase of an organ.
Senntnr-elcct Arthur 7. German and the other
officers of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company
arrived in Georgetown Yesterday on the barge
Maryland having finished their annual tour OF
inspection. The barge or packet is fitted mp in
SumDtuOus stylc,
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Going ON tho Other Side,

to 432 Seventh street. opposite our present store,
on May q. II, Harris & Co.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

SI5O-eJ4- Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring,
gem cut unusual brllinncy and perfect. Jacobs
Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
o Wo WIN Romove

to 1872 Seventh street, opposite cur old stand, on
May G. r. Harris & Co.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New Jer.
sey AyoUue and street.
Hands0me Cluster Diamond Pin,

containing stones, weight ~ carGls 500. I'm
RYenue
National Republican., 1880-05-04

1000 Pairs Misses Hutton Boots Mt ST,
best in the city, at j. Brooks new shoe store. SCI
seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

$50 Pair Gem Solitaire Diamond Studs,
weight T. q curnts, brilliant and finely cut. Jacobs
Bros, 1923 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-05-04

a Chance to Buy Bargains
previous to our removal is now offered 10 all. r.
iIor r-is 4,
National Republican., 1880-05-04

1T Is great pity To see how many people allow
q cough cold to go unnoticed, and thus pave the
way TO an untimoly grave from the effects of con-
sumption. A pleasant, safe, reliable nud cheap
remedy is DR.. Bnlls Cough syrup Price . cents
National Republican., 1880-05-04

HoslERY-sprug and summer styles, Douglass
Bros, Ninth and 4 streets.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
Hon. 4, Herr sam, CcDcrci ". T. sNer1'an nan and

OTNcfS.
GESTLENES: Thanking you for your compli-
mentary note Of April -, requesting our society to
repeat the concert of the 2Oth ultimo, we take
pleasure in complying with your request, and ap-
point Friday. May Z at the Congregational church.
BY order OF the executive board
+. REICHENBACH, Secretary.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
THE rI1.EPHoNE

has been introduced into The NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN Office, and can be used in maxim.
orders for advertisements, subscriptions or job
work
National Republican., 1880-05-04
nIiKely RnnnwnY.

For fun line Of China mating at popular prices
go 10 Jullus LansburEh, odd. FelloNs llall.
National Republican., 1880-05-04
CITY NOTES.

HEADACHE whitcns the hair prGmaturey. Lo-
dilles Headache Specific cures at once
National Republican., 1880-05-04
ANU USR.H ENTS.
NntIcnal Theatre-IsIoe,s surprIse rartr.

"Rices Surprise Party" appeared last evening In
"RevelS' and gave a delightful performance Of one
Of the most amusing e1traVaganzas ever written.
The company comprises large number Of fine but
lcsquc artists headed by Willie Edoun, the prince
Of eccentric comedians, and Alice Atherton.
"Rcvcls Is bright, sparkling and full Of beautiful
snoctocles. Tho costumes arc very rich. "Revcls'
will be repeated TO- night and tomorrow night and
at the matinee tomorrow afternoon.
sam Kinsley's Benefit.
Mr.. Samuel g. Kinsley tho popular treasurer Of
the National Theatre, will have q benefit next
Monday night. The star on the occasion will be
Miss Annie Graham, an actress of much ability.
she will appear in The Upper Crust" the new
play OF Henry J. Byrous, which Is having a very
successful run nt the Gaiety Theatre, In London,
and Will be produced in America for the first time
the beneficiary are entitled to one OF the biggest
lottgpg pft tI,n
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-06
OpfieaI DeIuSiOns

Some queer optical delusions have
been described by DR.. S. P. Thompson.
Those connected with the railroad may
serve to relieve the tedium of travel by
afOrding an agreeable exercise to the
mind in endeaYOring to explain them
When landscape is observed from
moving train, all objects to the remote
horizon appear to be passing In the con-
trary direction, those nearest having the
greatest velocity. Consequently If the
attention be fixed upon any object at
some distance from the line, all objects
beyond will relatively appear to be NOV
ing forward with the train, while objects
nearer appear to be moving backward.
The combined effect is to make the land
scape appear to be revolving centrally
round whatever point We fix our atten-
ton upon. Rain seen from a moving
train always seems TO fall obliquely lex
cept in a very strong gale in the direc-
ton Of the trains motiOn) in direction
opposite to that of the motion of the
train. But if another train happens 10
pass IN an opposite direction, and We
look out at this and follow It with our
eyes, rain-drOps falling between the two
trains will seem to be flying forward with
ourselves. If we stand on The platform
of a station and watch train approach,
the end of the engine appeas 10 en-
large or swell as it approaches, and Oc-
cupies a larger area Of the feld Of vision.
Conversely, the end Of the llst ear u :
retreating train appears to shrink down
and contract as it diminishes in apparent
magnitude. An observer at some slight
elevation above a railroad, seeing two
trains pass along the lines simultaneously
in opposite directions, will receive the
impression of one long train moving
rnIInd a circle