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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
GRANT AND THE BLACKSMITH.
Another Coed Story About n Poor Woman
and - Cabinet Officer.

and :: Cabinet Officer.
Grant became attached to the inlet
tered honest, skiIlful blacksmith who shod his
team, and commonly in Grants presence. But the
blacksmith died and was almost forgotten by
Grant. Poverty befell the widow and daughter.
They were reduced at length TO the utmost straits
Knowing not what to do, the desperate widow of
the son of Vulcan went to the White House
Lackeys drove her, meanly clad as she was out of
the nte-chamber. She went again and forced her
way, even when Grant was surrounded by Sena =
tors, into his presence. Here the modest woman
stood abashed, tears choking utterance Don't
You know me?" she asked. 81 am the poor black
smiths widow. You used to come and see Jim
shoe your horses, and you always nodded kindly
to ME and Mary. Since Jim died we have run
through everything. Everybody is agin' US be-
cause we are SO very poor. 1t ruin for my poor
child or must come here. Can't you give me
something to do-anything that will give us
bread?"
Grant wrote note TO Cabinet officer instruct
ing him to give the woman place He told the
woman where to go. She went, but failed to gain
access TO the mighty dignitary-an upper servant
secured the note written by Grant, aud telling the
woman it was a forgery, said to her that there
were no places in the Departments for such as
she.
She was starving almost when she again rushed
by porters and doorkeepers into Grants presence.
She told her simple story. Grant said to the gen.
tlemen present they must excuse him. He gave
the poor woman his arm and ordered q carriage to
take him to the - Department He went to its
chief and said Il am told that you informed this
good woman that there is no vacancy for her.
must say that there is vacancy, and if you can't
make one will"
The Cabinet officer, who was vain and full of his
own importance, neglected, and finally forgot the
poor woman. week elapsed, and now, since the
laekeys had seen Grant driving with the woman
she was admitted at once to his spresence. She
told her simple story. Grant went with her to the
Treasury building and saw her assigned to place
that gave her $50 per month.
When the Cabinet was convened next day Grant
met the gentleman at the door who had neglected
the poor woman, and mildly remarked:
II told you, believe, thatif you could not make
a vacancy would. I am ready to accept your
resignation" The Minister was amazed and
crestfallen. Bat there was no help for it. He
stepped down and out"
Not many weeks ago this blacksmith's daughter
who had become a servant in the Metropolitan
Hotel, attracted the attention of the kindly gen.
erous member from Mobile, who resides at the
Metropolitan. He was sick, and the girls gentle
ness and artless simplicity and kindness won him
She finally told the story of her life and of Grants
generosity to her mother. The Congressman, as
soon as he could go out, repeated the girls MARIA
tive to the Government Printer, and Mary's name
is on the pay roll of the bindery- Washington Cor
respoHdence SAT antonio Express
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
The Medical Annexation.

At the annual meeting of the Medical
Association of the District of Columbia, held last
evening the following officers were elected: DR. j.
Ford Thompson, president; Drs D. W. Prentiss
and c. H. A. Kleinschmidt, vice presidents; Dr.. j.
F. Hartigan, secretary (re-elected); Dr. G. L. Ma
gruder treasurer IRE elected). Counselors-Drs W.
G. Palmer, F. Howard, W. W. Johnston, j. T.
Johnson, W. H. Taylor, ]. W. Buckley.
d. C. Patterson, G. NJ. Schaefer, and C. w.
Franzoni Board of eensors-Drs. R. Reyburn, c.
E. Hagner, and ". C. Briseoe. Delegates to the
annual convention of the American Medical Asso-
citation to be held in Richmond May 3, 4 S, and O.
Drs D. w. Prentiss, William Lee, j. 7. Johnson
- Keinsehmidt, J. F. Thompson, J. F. Hartigan
A. F. A. King, G. L. Magruder, C. E. Hagner, S. NJ
Burnett, C. NJ. Ford, E. C. Morgan, D. c. Patterson
F. Hyatt. IS. Adams, J. A. Harrington, N Aeker,
and q. f. Leach.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
The reI.phoue Comnauy.

The members of the Subscribers Pro-
tective Association still keep their telephones
plugged, although It is limited that now and then
one of them opens communication. The incon-
venience experienced by business men on account
ofthe plugging +" and the desire of the managers
of the company to make some satisfactory arrange
ment WILL it is thought, bring about a eompro-
mise very soon. The annual meeting of the Ma
tional Capital Telephone Company was held yes
terday at the new Office of the company. on F
street. Reports were received from the various
officers of the company, giving an exhibit of the
business of the company for the year. The pros
poets and plans Of the company were fully dis
cussed Messrs. Edmonds. Barnard and Conger
were re- elected as trustees. A communication
from the executive committee of the Subscribers
Association, inviting the trustees TO confer with
them this evening, was received, and the invita-
ton was accented.
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wanted-A Place 80 Celebrate.

A committee of colored men, appointed
to secure Lincoln Square for the Emancipation Day
celebration, were informed yesterday by Colonel
Rockwell, the Commissioner of Public Buildings
and Grounds, that the law forbids the use or occu
pancy of the park " by any private person or for
any private purpose whatever" The commit
tee yesterday waited on the District Com
mssioners for the purpose of securing the space in
front of the City Hall, and were informed by them
that they had put the repairing of the locality
der contract, and the entire street around the Lin
coin statue will be torn up and rendered unfit for
any assembly,
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The Orphan Asylum investigation.

The board of trustees yesterday SUBJ
mitted to the lady managers of the Washington
City Orphan Asylum their report regarding GER
tain charges recently preferred against the man
agement of the asylum through Mrs. Cowan.
The report reviews the evidence offered in the in
vestigation of the charges and concludes that the
charges were groundless The report says: 4" The
trustees are satisfied from their personal knowl-
edge of the home and its management, strength
ened and confirmed by the recent investigation,
that in everything essential to the care. comfort,
health, and happiness of those committed to its
charge it is well and abundautly supplied, and
they need not here refer to the well established
confidence # enjoys among the good people of this
community The evidence in favor of the wise
and prudential care manifested by the lady man
ayers and the matron in their conduct of the
home is overwhelming, and the nlortuary record
of the institution affords the most convincing proof
of the scrupulous which is taken in reference
to the physical wants of the children"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
HE WAS DOOMED.
The Sudden and Mysierious Death Of
William III. Gibbs.

A young man named William II. Gibbs,
residing at No. Il Carroll Row. First street south
east, died suddenly last night, and the physician
who was called to see him declined TO give a GER
tifeate until the case was Investigated by the
coroner. Young Gibbs, who was a well known
drug clerk, has lately been employed as druggist
in the Central Free Dispensary, on Sixth street
northwest. He came home from work last even
ing, and, in passing through the room where the
family was eating, ne remarked, II am a
doomed man." Nothing was thought of the
remark at the time, he was of
a morbid disposition, and he retired into an adj
joining room. His sister had occasion to go to the
room shortly aferward, and discovered her brother
lying Oh the bed insensible. DIR. A. E. Johnson,
physician in the vicinity was summoned, but just
as he was entering the house the young man ex
pired. hasty examination failed to disclose any
traces of poison, but it having been stated
that the deceased was addicted to the
of narcotics DR.. Johnson deemed it best to have
the Coroner grant the certificate. Deceased was in
the twenty seventh year of his eye, and had a
lare circle of acquaintance in this city who viii
bear with regret of his un;imely end.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
work orlhe surrcme Court.

The January term of the Supreme Court
Of the District will close in day or two, and
notice has already been given that no more cases
will be argued. The following cases have been
heard, but, up 10 the present time, have not been
decided: Lamont VS.. Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company, Strait vs.. Strait, McManus vs.
Standish, Chiles VS.. Porter, Winder VS.. Standish,
Gersdorf vs. Wheeler, Wallach VS.. Fairfield, Nor
rison VS.. Shusier, Cahil (alias Dimond) vs. Cahill
Brereton VS.. Brereton, BARLEY & Stanton vs. La
Abra Silver Mining Company. In many of the
above opinions will be delivered and DEGREES
passed before the closes its work for the term
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Rut,dinr. TO be Erected.

The following permits to build were
issued yesterday: Thomas NJ. F. Bowling, one two
story frame on Lincoln street, between Fourth and
Fifth, Howardtown county, at s175: Charles W.
Brown, one two-story brick in alley between
Eighth and Ninth and n and o street northwest
at $500; Wilson H. Houghton, one two-story brick,
Fourteenth street. between and streets north
west, at $500; Messrs. Gray & Page, four three
story bricks, New Hampshire avenue and Dupont
Circle, at $4,000; w. F. Reamer, two three-story
bricks on New York avenue, near Ninth street, at
AGO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
colonel RorIwen Makes a suree,,,o,

Colonel A. F. Rockwell, Commissioner
Of Public Buildings and Grounds, has written
letter to the Commissioners, in which he states
that Lafayette Square being one of the most beau
hfal parks in the city, it would seem desirable
that the approaches thereto should be placed in
rs improved condition possible. To this end
he suggests the replacing of the rough-stone pave
mention street, between Fifteenth and "a halfand
Sixteenth and half streets, by smooth asphalt
surface, which would be gratifying to his Office
and more in keeping with the general appearance
Of the park than the present pavement,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Henry Williams. Johnson Brueden, and

Alexander Burgess, three colored thieves, were
locked up at the Fifth Precinct Station last night on
suspicion of being concerned in number OF
recent petty larcenies. Upon searching Williams a
loaded pistol was found in his hip pocket, for
which he viii have to account to Judge Smell
to-day.
A policy shon, located at 1907 E street
northwest, was raided by the police Of the Fifth
Precinct yesterday morning, and the proprietor,
Willard Lipscomb, and several customers taken
into custody. The case was tried before Judge
Smell, who fined Lipscomb $50, which he paid, and
was discharged
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06

A board of surgeons for the examina-
ton of candidates for appointment in the United
States Marine Hospital Service has been appointed
to meet in Washington on Monday, April ., 1881.
The detail for the board is follows: Surgeon P.
H. Bailhache. w. H. Long, and George Purvianee.
The examination is for the purpose of filling three
vacancies which. exist in the grade of assistant
suroeOu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Tho southwestern BUILDING Association,

The Northwestern Building Associa-
ton held its fourth annual meeting last night.
The annual report of the secretary showed the re-
ceipls during the year to have been s5,42536; as
sets, S7S60.99 value of one share, S567I; profit.
907 per cent. per annum. The original number of
shares was l,7S9 ofwhieh I36 remain unredeemed.
The following officers were elected for the year:
President, F. Myers; vice president, John B. Fos-
ter; treasurer and secretary, John Cook direc-
tors-B R. Catlin, James II. L. Eager, C. c. Dun
eanson, F. H Weber, Edward Hammersley, W. H.
Deckman and NJ OConnor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
CITY ITEMS.
A Remarkably Elastic Garnet.

The new cork floor cOvering-LISoLEUN-is so
rapidly increasing in popularity that it is super
seding all articles used for like purpose Its re-
markabe durability is the secret of its success All
irst-claSs carpet dealers keep IT. The genuine
cloth has the name LINoLECM" on the back of
every ward
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
Prominent Arrivals.

Ebbifs.-General O. A. Gilmore g. s. A.; ]. A.
Skilton, Mexico City; Commodore Creighton. U. S.
N: Samuel Wooner, Peoria, H.: c. h. Duell SYRIA
cuse, N Y; John d. Sheppard Buffalo, n. Y: o. W.
Thomas, Louisville; ]. P. worden, Moses Coleman.
Henry Coleman, Boston; i. s. NorthrOp. New YORK
Charles E Cameron, p. J. 3. Howard, Canada: Com
modore Calhoun. C. McC5regor, u. s. Nj George T.
Oliver, C. L. Magee, Thomas L Bgelow, Pittsburg,
Pa.
Nationally. Trum, New York; c. T. Clagett.
Joseph B. Gardiner, Maryland; Charles D. Pratt, z
Wabbot, New York; B. ]. Stanford, Ohio; B. C.
Hobbs, Indiana; d. F. Harden. Mobile; John ID.
Wheeler, NJ. w. Cenking, New YORK: ]. d. Pedde
and family, New jersey; A. P Tyler, B. p. Rowland,
Virginia. J. Strauss, d. Ochs, 7. II. King and wife,
T. P. Banks. New York.
mefroP0IftaH--S.C c. Mayer, Atlanta, Ga. p. NJ
Kere. Boston; Jason d. Biting Philadelphia; Edw.
n. Burke, Lowell, Mass; George C. Thomas, Phila-
delphia; H. g. Pulling, New York; Henry b. Crane,
Robert III. Poe, Baltimore; William Osc.r Poole,
ROsenthal, New York; r. p. Mcbride. ii. Mayer,
Waterloo. Ind; George S. Swnney. Baltimore Rob
ert Thai, 81. Louis
RisEx.-John B. Hawley, Chicago; T. 2. Nc
Cutcheon. Philadelphia; w. s Eaton, c. D. Barker.
Boston; E. P Mitchell. A. A Lave, w. Grenlough, G.
a. Ballard, New York; G. N. Marshall. Mississippi;
d. Hunt, Baltimore, Nd; g. E. B. jackson, Portland,
Me; ]. n Green, Pennsylvania; P. C. Shannon, Da-
kOta.
EviIIard's.-George o. Jones, Albany; George H.
Sargent, w. D. Moore s. A Lewis, F. Bianchi. Peter
Jackson E. l. Amory, New York; Charles Amory,
Boston; j. ]. Alexander, Maryland; W. Budd Deacon,
Mount Holly. n. J.. W. NJ. Crary, Pittsburg; ]. d.
Sturtevant, Boston.
81. Jane..-Cieorge H. Bail, Buffalo. n. Y; c. T.
Calling, Brooklyn ". Y; P. c. Crowley, Buffalo. NJ
V; B. I. Stanford Cincinnati o.; Grath Elmaker, jr.
Lancaster, Pa; Il. Johnston, Philadelphia, Pa.
ArlinStOn.-W. r. Batter, Michigan; c. T. Gar
rison, Baffalo: Frank Jones, ". R. Travers n. s.
Taylor, New York; E. II. Barnly, Newark n. j.. c.
S. Leet, II. L. Cannon, T. S. Bradley.
InnRrEnE.-J NJ MPWianS w r.. Ware. Mis-
sisSppi; George Arlington, New York; Albert Camp
bell, L. q. Williams Ohio.
W0rm!cy's.-Franz Rum NELL New York; Leigh
Launder, Maryland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-06
"ST. PETERSBURG, March 5, 1881.

IOIu St3ISI ]
"SIR: have submitted to His Majesty the EN-
peror the letter you addressed to me, in order TO
transmit to the vote of the Senate of the United
States of America on the occasion of the horrible
crime under which has fallen the benefaetor SOW
ereign whom all Russia weeps for to-day Ny
august master has been Profoundly touched by this
mark of respect for his beloved father,
and of sympathy with himself, coming from the
high assembly Of a country for which the deceased
Emperor always professed a sincere esteem and
warm friendship. 1t is legacy which he leaves
to the Emperor Alexander Ill, and which His
Majesty. in accord with the Russian nation, ae-
cepts from the bottom of his heart VIII you, sir,
give this assurance to the Senate of the United
States while transmitting to it the thanks of my
august master? Receive at the same time &c,
"GIERSr
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The Lasf Charity Balls.

CHARITY suffereth long and IS kind" There
has arisen q fierce discussion among the avowedly
religious newspapers, taking text the propriety
of giving dancing assembly balls to maintain hos
pitfalls in the cities of New York. Philadelphia and
elsewhere-doing evil it is alleged, that good may
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$4,000 thereby aiding the Charity Hospital in that
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FROM ST. PETERSBURG.
The Reply 10 the Letter OF Coincidence n,
the Cars Death.

The response of the Russian govern
ment to the Senate resolution of coincidence on the
assassination of the Gar, copy of which was
transmitted by Secretary Blaine to the Senate
yesterday afternoon. is in the form of letter from
the Russian Minister Of Foreign Affairs TO Minister
Foster, and reads as follows:
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Iron Riifera.

HEADQUARTERS for Straw Mattings and Baby
Carriages w. B. Moses & Son.
Corner Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
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DE. RoYee,s TurkIsh Rafh.

The National SaEe-Deposft Company,
corner fifteenth street and New York avenue con-
inues to receive valuables Of all descriptions for
safe keeping a. very low rates
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Proposed plans can be seen at our office
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The Summer Course of Lectures viii begin Oh
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District Brevi,ies.


For the Middle Atlantic States, including
the District Of Columbia, fair soeather south Of Ne1c
York and light in the aoTtheTn portions, scith
nortreSt TO southeast sEiads during The dog. Rising
foyored By falling barometer slight rise in temperature
The thermometic readings yesterday were as fol-
lows: a. M, go; II a. m, 800: p. m. $50: p.
m, $40; 9p. m, $50; II p. m, S0o; maximum $50;
minimum 90
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:. AIdernex DaIrx Wagona.,

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing, watches, jewelry, etc. Call or address
Herzog, 30S Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave-
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Special Nofiees.
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- ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS.

II you are ordered from this city leave your prop
erty with the undersigned Ii you are ordered 10
this city, don't fail 10 see the undersigned ABOUT .
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Legislative.

% The bill 81 Smythe Of Lander, to
regulate rates of railroad fares aud
frcights in this State-simiinr To the
Levin biii' OF two years szo-passed
the Assembly BY n vo:o OF forty.tSo 70
Two. on Thursday. 1t is conGdentally
predicted. however. that the bill will Se
hopelessly Ataudcd i'll the Senate,
a bill to redistrict the Stale FOR 3D..
ascinl purposes has been introduced in
We Assembly by the Chairman Of 4
rhecltt Somruittee EcE,ctsd Tcr that pur.
pose. Among other Combinations, The
VII proposes to c0nR6lldsro R,ko tnd
HumLnldt counties; TIE two, form.
ing one Judicial Disl,ict; the Judge
thereof TO receive an annual salary of
$1,000. Of which this county IL r, auired
10 pay sa.7Oe. aud Humboldt EQUITY
$l.oOU. We l.atn that tho hill has
SireAdy PASSED the Assembly. The only
objection 20 the proposed consolidation
That mas yet presented itself TO our MUD
Ia that ohd,f the present low, the new
District will not 10 entitled to n Court
Commissioner, and The advantage Of
tr4nsactipg busineEs ''ln Chnmbers,"
Viii be denied to l~itigants In those parts
OF the District distant from the Judges
residence; but this will probably be 70.
Earded As a triaing consideration CON.
pared With the economic features of tho
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