National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-14

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phia; \, D Page, Minnesota John II. Laskey, Bos.
ton O. H. Boomer, New York.
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delphia, Pa; II, Clay Nai Frederick Md J. 7.
more Nd.
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Randell, Boston.
You can publish threc.lno advertisement Of
Wanted" "For Rent" FOR Sale" or lost"
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REruB-
LICAN.
Mrs. Maria Byrnes states that she has not filed
bill for divorce from her husband, Patrick Byrnes,
but bill 10 secure support from him.
The sureics offered by W. J. Taliaferro, the new
constable appointed by the Court in Banc, were
examined and his bond approved.
On motion of Mr. Walter II. Smith, Mr.. Walter
II, Coulter, member OF the Ohio bar, was nd
mitted to practice before the courts here.
Nineteenth street northwest, from X to N streets,
is in dilapidated condition. It is dangerous to
horses, teams, and travellers, and should be fixed
Mt once.
Stephen G. Cassassa, charged with obstructng
the sidewalk IN front of the st. Marc Hotel, was
yesterday in tho Criminal Court found not guilty
by jury of his peers
John V. Johnson, colored, died suddenly in
store, No. 2l51 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
early yesterday morning. DR.. SOthron gave q GER
tfcate of death from heart disease.
Walter Cloud, by his attorney, Mr.. G. NJ. Smith,
waived an examination by the Police Court on the
charge Of receiving an illegal pension fee and
furnished bonds to the amount $500.
Judge Smell yesterday directed the prosecuting
attorney to ascertain what vacancies existed at
the Reform School, as he wanted to commit as large
a number of boys as could be accommodated.
George l.. Craig indicted for burglary and lar
ceny at the drugstore corner of Fourth and i
streets northwest, in company with George f.
Roberts, was acquitted in the Criminal Court yes
terday
At the regular meeting of the Union Bethel
Historic and Literary Association this evening
Mr.. T. ]. Mintons paper on the Negro and the
Tenth Census" will be read and discussed. All
are welcome
Up to twelve o'clock last night there was not
single occupant Of any OF the cells at the Fifth
Precinct Station House. This is very unusual
state of things, and has not happened before in
many months.
In the case of Daniel Brown against Daniel Cur
tin involving the validity of the will of Patrick
Brown, the jury brought IN a verdict against the
will, alleging undue influence. This gives the
son the property.
A quiet revival mas been progressing at the North
Presbyterian Church since the week of prayer, re-
sulting in the addition of twelve persons to the
membership on Sunday-eleYen on profession of
faith and one by letter.
The RICH. Rev. Bishop Plnkney will visit the
Church of the Holy Cross, corner OF Eighteenth
street and Massachusetts avenue, this CTuesday)
evening, at half-past seven o'clock, TO administer
the rite of confirmation.
Moses Smith. charged with burglary and lar
ceny, yesterday morning in the Criminal Court
pleaded guilty to the charge of petit larceny The
plea was accepted by the court, and Moses sen :
fenced to six months in jail.
At conference of the Baptist ministers of the
city yesterday resolutions relating to the death of
Rev. W. T. Brantly ID. d.. were unanimously
adopted, paying high tribute to his character as
Christian pastor and ripe scholar.
To-day will be District day in the Criminal
Court and the balance of the week will he de-
voted to hearing District cases. so as to clean the
calendar up To.day's assignment will be found
| under the heading Of District Courts"
In the Criminal Court yesterday the followin
prisoners were arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
Nicholas Miles, for the murder ofMrs. ConnOrs on
the 2Sth Of last January Mr. A. u. Williams ap.
peared as counsel for the prisoner. Hugh Strider
second offence petit larceny.
This evening at eight o'clock Professor T. NJ.
FristOe will deliver the eighth and last lecture in
the course of medical lectures given by the Young
Mems Christian Association. The subject is THE
Chemistry of Water" illustrated with numerous
experiments. This lecture is free to all who call
at the office for tickets
Marriage licenses have been issued to Robert
Roden and Ada Robinson, West Washington
George w. Hutchinson, Annapolis, Nd, and
Amelia Tunnel, Washington George L. Howard
and An ME Nappel, Alexandria, Va; James
Henry Dorsey ana Alice Gray James H. Plow-
The chapel of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation was crowded last evening to hear Professor
John Tweedale, the elocutionst. The selections
were both humorous aud pathetic, and rendered
In u manner that called for continued applause
The young men present were afforded an evening 5
entertainment equal 70 that of any paid lecture
course.
| Brother Paul, the we'll known religious crank,
who was arrested in South Washington on Satur.
day, was in the dock at the Police Court yesterday
on the charge of vagrancy While being tried he
insisted on acting as his own counsel. The Court
oveTruled his numerous motions and objections,
and sent him u the work house for ninety days In
default of bonds.
The board of secretaries OF the tenth subdivision
of the Associated Charities, which includes that
section of the city bounded by Pennsylvania ay-
enue east, South Capitol street. and the river will
hold meeting this evening at McCauley's Hall
200 Pennsylvania avenue east Mt which IL Is hoped
| all citizens interested in securing an organized
| system of charity will be present.
| In the case of Bradley aud others against A. II
Herr, tried in the Circuit Court yesterday before
| Judge Macarthur, verdict for the amount
| claimed, 5000, was rendered for the plaintiffs
This is u similar suit to the one begun last weel
| against Messrs Gait and Hewett on n bond onl,
in this instance the defendant does not deny hi
signature, rs In the other cases.
In the case of Black vs.. Smith, tried In the Cour
In BanC yesterday, the court held that "A trustee
cannot ratify the acts Of another trustee but cal
only act under the DTONlslOus OF MS trust. IN
point came up when certain real estate was soil
at auction by two trustees, one of whom was alb
sent ut the time Of the sale, but who subsequently
| ratified the acts of his cO.trustees
II is probable that the celebrated Don Pedr
building that was so greatly admired at the Cen
tennial Exhibition at Philadelphia viii be re
erected at GlymOnt this season by the Potoma
Fruit Growers Association, TO be used as gran
| payilion. The stock of this association is bein
rapidly subscribed, and the proposed summer 70
| sort at GlymOnt Is an assured success.
If the Herdic proprletors wish the people Q
Washington to patroniae them In the future as /
the past they must make some necessary repair
| II cannot begin too soon, In nearly all the cal
the bell and door cords are useless, the window
will neltherpull up nor down, and the lamps hay
| nm unpleasant way of going out at night, In fac
the Herdlcs are fast becoming nuisance instea
| of benciacllon
Mary T., jenkins by her solicitor, Robert J. Mui
ray, has filed bill for divorce against John
jenkins The complainant sets forth in her bi
that she was lawfully married September /, 1877
and that she lived with her husband until OotC
beT 1874 when the defendant, willmlly and will
out cause, desc rted her ana has never since th
time contributed anything to her support, 81
. has one child, a boy,
p The @, o. p. Club held one Of its meetings la
evening and elected the following officers
Mickle, presidents W. Way, vice. president; b.
Fleet, secretary II, Miles, treasurer, aud Fran
Iathrope, custodian, The club has received 4
| invitation to visit one OF the Cabinet officers
| next Monday evening and render some of the
| choice selections under the leadership Of
MiCkIe, assistant leader Of McKcndTee ChurC
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