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The National tribune., 1881-09-24
TWENTY-SIXTH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS.

At meeting of the officers and soldiers of the
Twenty-sixth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry,
held in the lobby of the Hotel Emery, Septem-
Der 15 1881, r. E. Hacket, Lieutenant Colonel,
was called to the chair and S. D. Brown, Adju-
tant, was made Secretary. Steps were then taken
toward forming permanent association.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
The GentIeman's Monthly

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Address-THE GENTLEMANS MONTH";
Box 81 Washingto1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

The cadet corps of st. Johns Academy,
Major Potter commanding returned Thursday
evening from their trip to Leonardtown very
much pleased with their visit and the courtesies
received.
Mrs. Driefus, the mother of Mr.. Julius
Driefus of this city, died in Philadelphia at the
residence of her son, Mr.. Joseph Driefus, early
Thursday morning, from dropsy. The remains
were brought here yesterday, and the funeral will
take place Sunday next.
On Tuesday next a delegation headed
by ex-senator Lewis, and consisting of 4. W. Har-
ris, of Petersburg; Dr." Norton, of Hampton, and
Lynchburg, Danville, Richmond, Norfolk and
Petersburg will seek the influence of the President
for the ticket nominated at the recent Malone
Rcadjuster convention.
At the fair of the First ColOred Baptist
Church choir Tuesday last, Emma Johnson was
declared the successful competitor for a set of
jewelry-a pair of earrings and breostpin-by the
following vote: Emma Johnson, Ia; Lou Tancil
IS. Beverly King, who had been eanYaSsing for
Miss Tancil, when the vote was announced, de-
clared that the ballot-box had been stuffed Miss
elry was certain to fall to her, feels very much
mortified, and is not at all pleased with Miss
johnson.
County Superintendent Carne, accom-
panied by Superintendent-elect Adams, visited all
the public schools of the county of Alexandria to-
day. Both made brief addresses, the former
thanking the teachers and pupils for their cour-
tesy TO him while in Office, and expressing his re-
greet at the necessity of seveTing his connection
with them. He gave his medals for the yea, to
Ida Jackson, of Scott school, No 3, Jefferson dis
trict; Thomas B. Gray, of Kemper school, No. T.
Arlington district, and Mary Norman, Of Sumner
school, No. 2, Washington district.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
THE BIOLOGISTS.
Interesting Meeting at the Smithsonian
Institute Yesterday.


The fourteenth regular meeting of the
Biological Society was held at the Smithsonian
Institute yesterday evening. Fifty-four members
were present-President Gill in the chair.
Mr.. Robert Ridgeway exhibited a collection of
wild and domestic turkeys. He demonstrated
that the common turkey is descended from the
wild turkey of Mexico, which was taken to Italy,
afterward to Turkey, and subsequently to England
and the rest of Europe.
Mr. y. P. Scuddcr spoke of the breeding habits
of the common pointed tortoise.
Professor Thomas Taylor exhibited specimens of
tape-worm from the hog.
Mr.. F. ". Long spoke of new geological record,
published in Leipsic, comparing its merits with
those of the London biological Record, which has
been published yearly since 1865
Professor Riley exhibited specimens of theseTen
teen-year locust and the Rocky Mountain locust,
explaining the differences, and correcting the
false statements of newspapers to the effect that
the devastating locust is appearing in the Eastern
United States The locust this year so abundant
is the harmless cicada or "seventeen-year locust"
of the thirteen year brood. The society
then adjourned to basement room, where
Colonel Marshall Mcdonald spoke of some
cent experiments in fish culture, illustrating his
remarks by apparatus in which shad-eggs were
in process of Matching. A most important dis
covery was announced, namely, that Shad-eggs
may be kept for twenty-four hours in a half dry
condition in trays of moist CLOTH and may thus be
transported from place to place instead of ineum-
brous vessels, through which currents of fresh
water must be forced.
Mr. John A. Ryder described the stages passed
through by shad- egg in process of development.
He spoke of the discovery of teeth in shad four or
five DAYS old
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
The Closing of wilIard,s.

Wizards Hotel will be closed for the
summer on Monday next, after a season of great
prosperity. 1t will be reopened on the LIST of Octo
Der for the reception of guests in comfortable
and luxurious form than ever before. Under the
capable management of ]. G. Cooke the present
proprietor, Wizards has attained reputation for
excellence enjoyed by no other hotel south of New
York. Mr.. Cooke is determined still further to i'm
prove the property and the hotel will be closed to
allow important changes, repairs, and alterations
to be made. Residents of the city will hardly
notice the closing of the hotel, as the
greater part of the lobby, the news stand,
and cigar stand, barber shop, and bar room
will remain open. Ar. DOak, the well-known
chief clerk, will remain here in charge of the
house, and William Bodinewill preside at the bar
Since Wizards passed under its present manage
ment the aim Of the proprietor has been to estab-
lish in Washington hotel of the description of
the best in New York city. The friends of Mr.
Cooke congratulate him upon his success. VIII
lards is almost as well known to the general pub
lie the the Capitol. 1t is one of the landmarks
of Washington. and every improvement made
upon it adds to the attraetiveness of the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Cur Local Bard.

Mr.. Worcester, the celebrated Sage and
Poet Of the Fourteenth street line of cars was in
beaming mood yesterday. a. Them subjects. said
he, that comes into other folkses heads in ordi-
nary langwidge shapes themselves in my mind in
the form of poetry" The car was slowly rounding
the Thomas Circle, and lady, leading little
girl making frantic efforts to engage the great
mans attention. After little he reined in the
sleepy horse and the car stopped.
when git where the track is straight
No more in the sun will you have to watt
observed the Sage as his passenger climbed aboard
and the car dragged on.
Yes" pursued the Poet poetry is a big thing,
and it comes jest MARTIAL to me as going to bed
when have fed. Next to poetry likes novels the
best, and heard of book yesterday that one of
my passengers said was the fountain-head of all
dictionary works. 1 never seen it myself but got
the name ont. He called it the Don Cameron of
Boccaccio.'"
The car had now reached Rhode Island avenue,
and as the writer debarked the gifted minstrel
sweetly murmured:
In weather like this to my back my clothes sticks
You'll git home TO supper at half arter six.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
POTOMAC PIRATES.
The Enfertainmenf as the National
Theatre Next Tuesday.

The Potomac Boat Club are making great
preparations for the performance Of the Pirates OF
Penzance," which takes place on Tuesday evening
next at the National Theatre. Aside from the fact
of its being given under the auspices of such
popular organization, glance at the names ofthe
performers will show that the opera will be pre-
scented by an unusually strong cast. The proceeds
of the performance will be devoted to furnishing
the ladies' reception in the new boat
house of the club, and, judging from the
sale of seats, the house will be packed The
cast includes Miss Eva Mills, Mrs. +. S. Kmball
Misses Sterling, Leavitt. and Haas, and Messrs.
John Pugh, E. B. Hay, F. NJ. Pearson, A. ii. Bell,
Fl. Foresman, and the popular Apollo Glee Club as
pirates and policemen. Between the acts MI.
Warren S. Young, the celebrated baritone, will sing
several selections with full orchestral accompani-
ment Dr. f. S. KimbalI is the musical director,
which is guarantee that it will be success. A
few more choice seats can be obtained at Ellis
music store and the drug store of G. W. Cropley
Georgetown and we advise all lovers Of good music
to secure their seats without delay. All OF the
ladies of Georgetown and Washington are inter
ested in the Potomac Boat Club, and have taken
hold of this performance with determination that
it shall succeed. A beautiful stand of colors is
now being made for the club by their lady friends
in Georgetown, and, if they are completed in time
will be presented to the club on Tuesday evening
between the acts The handsome boat-house of
the club will be formally opened on July 6, the
twelfth anniversary of the organization of the club
when it is the purpose of the members to give an
entertainment which will eclipse everything of
the kind before attempted. AS the Potomacs are
old hands in the entertaining line, their friends
are anxiously awaiting the grand house warming.
In the meanwhile, our advice is, go and see " The
Pirates " on Tuesday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
CRUSHED BY AN ELEVATOR.
Horrible Fate of q Colcred Roy Mt the
metropolitan Hotel.

A shocking accident occurred in the
elevator attached to the Metropolitan Hotel last
evening, by which David A. Bond, the colored
boy in charge, lost his life. The first ntimation
that anything was anliss in the elevator was when
bell-boy discovered that it had stopped half way
down between the third and fourth floors An ex-
animation was Instituted resulting in the discovery
of the body of the unfortunate boy wedged in be-
tween the wall and theupper portion ofthe elevator
Probably fifteen minutes had elapsed ere the stop
page of the elevator was noticed, and when the
body was taken out life was extinct. As the door
of the elevator found open it is supposed that
Bond neglected to close it, and, standing too
the entrance, caught by his feet in the eleva-
tors descent. The lower portion of his body, es-
pecially i'll the region of the stomach, was mashed
to jelly, and presented a sickening spectacle. No
cutlery was made by the victim, at least
none was heard, although a number of guests
were in their rooms on the floor when the acct
dent occurred, The deceased was about seven
teen years of age and a favorite with the patrons
of the hotel, who always found him attentive and
gentlemanly. AS soon as the remains were re-
leased from their situation the police ambulance
was summoned and conveyed them to the late
residence of the deceased, No. 1880 Third street
northwest. Coroner Patterson was notified, and
will hold an inquest at the Seventh Precinct Sta
ton this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Mr.. sc. Eiliott,s Benefit.

The presentation of the comedy, Gro
nance and Reality" at the National Theatre last
evening, by company of amateurs, did not attract
the audience which the merits of the performance
deserved. The cast was composed of some of the
best-known amateurs, in the city and their
makeup was so complete that it was with diff.
Guilty that the performers were recognized. The
merits of the presentation, however, did not lie en-
tirely in the makeup of the actors. The acting
was smooth and even, showing great familiarity
with stage business and correct conception of the
different characters. There was, however, a lack
of spirit and force and certain listlessnesS was
manifest throughout the piece, which somewhat
impaired its effect. Mr. W. C. Murdoch as Jack
S,riJt, looked and acted the character ad-
mirably. The excruGating swell, Ldre.-
der Eydd, was well represented by Mr.
A T. Riddle. The aged fossils, CReucT and Asper
Manly, Mr. Clarence B. Story and Mr. Ralph Jeffer-
son, respectively kept the audience in litter of
laughter. The oficious valet Tom Badger, was
well presented by Mr.. J. Kimball jr.; while Miss
May McCawley made charming Rosabd
The eccentric female Fighter, Barbara Maraly,
in a costume Ia Mary Walker, was ex-
cellently presented by Mr.. U. 81. Ridenour.
The stage business was under the direction of
Colonel Seligson, and went off without q hitch.
The leading character, Frank Meredith, was taken
by the beneficiary, Mr.. S. C. Elliott who, by his
ease of manner and thorough knowledge of stage
business, showed the high rank to which he is en-
titled among the amateurs of the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
THE POLICE COURT NUISANCE.
The District Attorney Upon the Subject
The Causes and Remedy.

The District Attorney has addressed a
letter to Judge Cox holding the Criminal Court in
reference to the Indictment presented by the grand
jury against the Police Court as a nuisance, in
which he admits there is an annoyance
by crowds assembling at the opening and
closing of the court, but urges that this
can be prevented by proper police supervision.
Referring to the location of the court he alludes to
the suit brought to enjoin the Commissioners
from establishing the court in the Unitarian
Church by Jesse B. Wilson and others, where the
defendants were defeated. After careful consider
alton he finds no grounds for a criminal action
against the District authorities with view to the
removal of the Police Court from its present quar-
tiers, and he believes that much Of the nuisance
complained of could be obviated by providing
private courtyard for the egress of prisoners from
the vans instead of now upon the public streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
The District CemmIssioncrship.

j. w. thompson, esq, has been men
toned by many citizens most suitable candi-
date for District Commissioner. In naming over
various citizens for the place yesterday THE Re-
PUBLICAN mentioned Mr. ThompSons name That
gentleman says that he is not and never has been,
candidate for the place, and were it offered TO
him he would decline it. He is most DESTROYS
that a good selection shall be made, but
requests that his name may not be further men-
toned i'll connection with the matter. Mr.. Thomp-
son possesses all the qualifications to make first
class Commissioner such as energy, foresight,
good judgment integrity, and a knowledge of
the wants of the District. The community will be
fortunate If another shall be selected we'll quail
fed. While Mr. Thompsons name was mentioned,
and it now appears he is not candidate, q name
was omitted of gentleman whose Endorsements
are of the most emphatic, and reflect the senti-
ments of many of our best citizens who have the
welfare of the District at heart. That gentleman
is Mr. L. NJ. Saunders, who also numbers among
his hackers some of the most prominent men in
the Republican party. Mr.. Saunders was inadver-
tently left out of the list. His name, in the order
of the importance of his candidacy, should have
appeared Immediately after that of Mr. J. W.
Thomson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
THE BICYCLE RACES.
Grand Parade and Races OF the wheel.
men This Afternoon.

The second annual races under the
auspices of the Capital Bicycle Club viii
| take place at Iowa Circle this afternoon at five
o'clock. The bieyclists will march to the circle
IN grand parade, starting from the clubrooms on
! Eleventh street, under command of Captain H. S.
Owen. The track, which is quarter ola mile round,
has been resurfaced and is in excellent condition,
SO good time may be looked for. The grand-stand,
located to the west of the track is just abreast the
start and finish of each The following is the
| programme showing the entries in each contest:
No. 1. One mile (open to ALL; prize, gold medal
start from scratch-H. NJ. Schooley, Royal Chal-
enge, ST. red J. Mex. Borden, Imperial Challenge,
| 3d. green; n. Stewart, Columbia, 81, white.
| No.. Quarter mile flor members of Columbia
Bicycle Club only; prizes, gold medal to winner,
silver to second-A N. Coyle, Excelsior 81, white;
L. W. Seely, Royal Challenge 50, blue; George
Cook, Harvard, 81 red. Best record at first annual
races, 49, seconds.
No. 8. Five miles, for members of Columbia
Bicycle Club only; start from scratch; prizes, gold
and silver medals-R. NJ. Smith, Royal Challenge,
"a, red; j. Nick. Borden, Imperial Challenge, So,
green; +. S: Blanchard Columbia, sc, white; A.
NJ. Coyle, Excelsior, 81, dark blue; E. II. Fowler,
Yale. 80, light blue. Best record at first annual
race, 19m 21s.
No. T. One mile; boys on wooden machines:
flying start; prize, silver medal-Robert Chap
man, Howard Seeiy, Morgan Wilson, Edward Fen
wick, A. Rice, Fred Stearns, Ross Broadhead, Joe
Clarke, Eddie Hamilton, Elmer Sothoron.
No. 5. One mile, Tor members of the Columbia
Bicycle Club only; start from scratch gold medal
silver medal-George Cook, Harvard, 81, red; L.
w. Seely, Royal Challenge, 80, blue; A. NJ. Coyle
Excelsior, 81, green; E. H. Fowler, Yale, 50, white
Best record at first annual races, 3nl. 25s.
No. g. Three miles, open to all; start from
scratch; prize, gold medal-H. NJ Schooley, Royal
Challenge, 81, white Z. NJ. Smith, Royal Chal-
lenge, "a, red j. Mex. Borden Imperial, 50, green.
Judges and timekeeperS-F. D. Owen, F. G. Col
Inns, and Max Hansmann. RefereeS-George B.
WEIGH and James p. Stabler. Starter-H. S. Owen
Record keeper-Max Hansnann.
The quarter mile line is drawn around the Cir
Gle at distance of nineteen feet six inches from
the inner curbstone. The result of the races will
be bulletined from the judges stand.
During the races DOnch's band will render the
following selections: Overture, grand opening
march, Weingarten; The Wanderer," Fesca; Sc
lections, Olivette," Audran; galop, Touristen,"
zcroff; waltz, Happy Hearts" Faust: La File
de Madame Angot," Lecocq; finale, Braham.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
a Bold Burglary i'm south washInston

inmates OF Mr.. Samuel humphreys
residence. corner of Four-a a-half and N
streets southwest, were aroused from their slum-
bers early yesterday morning by an explosion in
the next building, used as q grocery store. The
master of the house could not be persuaded to in
vesigate the noise at the time, sayngthat it would
do later in the morning. When he came down to
open the store the mysterious noise was accounted
for by finding that the safe in the store had been
forced open and upward of $500 distracted. The
job was evidently the work of professionals, who
obtained entrance into the store by forcing the
lock of the door with a jimmy. They then filled
the iron safe with powder, poured through the
keyhole, and exploded it with fuse. The door
was forced from its hinges and the robbers speed
lily securing the money, escaped without hindrance
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Re..gnasion OF SUPERINTENDENT Dai.n.

Mr.. s. 5. Dash, superintendent Of the
Belt Line Street Railroad Company, has resigned
his position In his letter to the directors of the
road Mr.. Daish recites the fact that when he took
charge of the road the stock was only worth IS,
and that now it is worth $3.50; that the property
of the road is now in better condition than then,
and that the affairs of the company are in pros
porous condition. He therefore asked that his
salary be fixed at 5000. The board replied
that while admitting all he stated, in view
of the fact of the unsettled condition of
the road pending the present extension
of the line they deemed it best to hold
the request under Amusement. Mr.. Daish there
upon resigned He has been requested by num-
Der of the directors to withdraw his resignation,
Int hn refIISed tn do If
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Rrnmin.nt Arrixnl.>

Wi!Iard's.-George W. Kelly, F. w. Kennedy,
W. A. Leavitt, w. II. Murray, Philadelphia; R. c.
Smith, Ed. 81. Cashart, L. C. Waltence, New York
Rev. c. V. Adams, Italy; James 81. Young, T. v.
LIE Kay, New York. General D. Tyler, Texas.
mefrOPOjitan.-C NJ. McGhee, Tennessee; F.
W. Sykes, Alabama; A. H Perry, Columbus, Ohio
W. Baker T. III. Morgan. Georgia; ]. w. Grove, DAN
ville Pa; William Rowe, Reading Pa; T. A. Hamil-
ton, Memphis; ]. T. Tanner, Philadelphia.
ST. James.-G. ]. Luhn, South Carolina; B. F.
Peters, Harrisburg, Pa; R. G. Barnes, Syracuse, N
V; Joseph Eubank New York; Dr. Humphrey,
Richmond Va; F. NJ. Mcmillan, Augusta, Ga.
Riggs. n. D. North, Utica, n. Y; D. Stark
New York; C. G. Woolworth, Pennsylvania: W. A.
Steuart. Kentucky; C. E. Mantz, Chicago.
ArIinEtOn.-T. Henry. Kansas; w. T. Hoffman,
Jersey City; w. A. Thomas, w. H. Wareng, New
ark, n. J.
Imperfal.-J. Z. Simms St Paul. Mimi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Additional HerdIcs.

Simon B. Benson, late assistant chief OF
United States Secret Service, is in the city Mr.
Benson is now associated with the Herdic Coach
Company and his visit here is for the purpose Of
making arrangements for the further extension oil
the lines of the Herdic coaches in Washington
As soon as the coaches can be bull
it is intended to establish lines on Seventh and
Fourteenth streets and New York avenue Ample
facilities will also be extended for the accommoda
ton of excursion parties to and from the steam
boat wharves the Schuetzen Park, and the various
cemeteries in the vicinity of the city
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
County SUI
REAL ESTATE.
The Onieial Transfers of Yesterday as Re

Mr.. ]. F. Olmstead presents the following transac-
tons in real in the District yesterday, as re-
ported to him by the Recorder OF Deeds
CITY PROPERTY.
On n street north, between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth streets west part of lot (east 81 by S3 fee)
square 15S; G. G. Glover to James ID. Clary, $500
On NJ street north, between Twenty-fourth and
TwentY-fth streets west; subOt s. CT feet inches
by 100 feet square 81; Jacob Gaines Robert Gaines
nominal.
On S street north, corner of Vermont avenue; part
oflot west 16 feet by depth square 3i F. B. Lotus
to Alexander Scott, 1850.
On Tenth street west between and streets north :
part of lot II IL feet by depth), square 81; Henry
Schmidt to Herman Debitsch, $500
On Tenth street west near r street north Subl0t
Us feet inches by 81 feet inches square 335 C. S
Drury to Mary Mcintosh, S1,325.
On Grant street, between Ninth and Tenth streets
west; subot II GO feet by 81 feet nches) square 375
w. II. Ward, trustee, to William B. Scott $500
COUNTY.
A. L Carrier TO J. n. Hall lot 90 Us by 256 feet
inches), in Wright and DOies subdivision of Mount
Pleasant; $780,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18
Two seriou, Accidents, to BOYS.

While party of boys were playing
near cellar, on street. between First and North
Capitol streets, yesterday afternoon one Of them,
named Beck, accidentally fell into the cellar and
broke his left arm. He was removed to his
fathers residence, No. T37 North Capitol street.
where Drs. Ashford and Southland set the fractured
member. A son of Lieutenant Kelly, Of the police
force, was playing "tag" in the circle at the in
tersection of Massachusetts, and New Jersey ave-
uuss, when he slipped down and broke his tight
arm. Dr.. MsrEi@sn rendered surgical aid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-18

It is a source Of Qualification to the
friends of Captain H. A Cobaugh that not only is
he innocent of the charge made in an evening
paper in connection with the alleged irregulari-
ties in Custodian Pitneys Office, but that his name
is not even mentioned in the report recently sub
mitted to Secretary Window. 1t is well known
that Captain Cobaugh rendered valuable aid to
MI Hubbelrs Congressional Committee during the
recent campaign, and it may be that this fact
alone prompted the Misrepresentation which
have from time to time appeared in the paper in
question.