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National Republican., 1882-07-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Lieut.. John j.. Smith. of the rolico force, is still
an invalid, but is improving in health.
The schooner Matte franklin left the shpyard
yesterday for Newport News to load for Boston.
No suits have been brought as yet In relation to
the embroSllos at fshtown during the last season.
The steamer Harry Lodor Is to have new boiler
put in her, and will resume her trips on the Farm
ington route.
The Columbia steam engine horses have returned
from the country. and the Hydlnulion engine
horses have gone out TO pasIu e.
A called meeting of the city council was held
last night to consider me business to be pre-
sented from the board of health.
Seventy car loads of cattle, collected from along
the line Of the Virginia Midland railway passed
through here Saturday night for Baltimore.
The contract for paving number of streets in
LeeeDu 6, Va, hns been awarded to Mr.. George
Richards, of this city, whJ has just finished paw NJ
several streets in that town. aud his work has
given entire satisfaction He Will commence
work OH his new contract in about two weeks.
Capt Joshua Ellis, Of this city, has purchased a
large trnct of land about eighty miles down the
river aud intends TO erect theleOnn fine residence.
The place has good water front, i'll whi ch this
fall Captain Ellis will place 5000 bushels young
oysters. There is also a large salt water lake on
the place, which will be used as terrapin pond.
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1882 there
were imported into the United States, consigned
to Alexandria, Va. lO,S25 tons of plaster, un-
ground, valued at sl0,3j9. There were exported
from this port to Cuba IS,S2l bundles 4.feet hogs.
head hoops, 21675 pieces shocks and hogshead
heads. ,039 feet lumber l30 tons COAL and 2,i0i
pounds tobacco; to France, 25,l3I bushels wheat
and 1900 leet lumber TO Ireland, 3S, los bushels
wheat; total value of cx portutionS, Sl64i7 There
rcsenting total tonnage of 2, 1870 tons. There were
during the year 100 entries coastwise and 133
clearances coastwise. There entered from for eign
countries % vessels, and cleared for foreign coun-
National Republican., 1882-07-18
"Tbe Inuocen,s Abroad. {"

The annual election of officers for this famous
yacht club was held on Saturday last, with the
following result: VIII A. Short, president and
commodore; Hanson L. Weaver, secretary
Charles L. Whelpley treasurer and purser; Leon.
ard Stoddard, sailing master aud executive off.
Ger. DIR. A. Z. Johnson was designated as surgeon
and Dr. Charles f. Bronson assistant surgeon
As stated in THE REPUBLICAN, few days since
the club will start on their cruise Saturday, the
l2th of August, and should the wind and weather
prove favorable they will go direct to Iney Is
land or Long Branch stopping on the return OF
Atlantic City, Cape May, and Fortress Monroe
The cruise will last twenty.days, and the usual
characteristic of economy viii be observed by the
club the expense to each one being estimated AT
to the number of whales and sharks captured and
the serpent will be FULLY described, according
to the variogs piers OF the ihhoeents at the time
shipped for the cruise by applying to either the
conlmodore, secretary, or sailing. .master.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Pastors Crystal Wedding

There was quite large and happy assemblage
of persons in the lecture room Of Foundry Church
last evening on the occasion of the fifteenth ami
versary of the marriage of the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs
w. +. Ward. Alter nearly an hour spent in social
intercourse, the doors of the church parlors were
thrown open, and Mr.. Ward and his wife were
conducted into the room, where, on q table, was
displayed one of Hayelin Il Co.'S Handsomely
ornamented china dinner sets, which had been
purchased by the members of the church and CON
gregaton to be presented to the pastor and his
estimable wife, Rev. b. Peyton Brown. formerly
presiding elder of the District made the prescntl.
tion in few well-chosen remarks, Dr. Ward,
who was taken completely by surprise, thanked
his generous .parishioners, and called upon
his old friend the Rev. DR.. Baldwin, now
missionary to China, to try to say some
of the things felt in his swelling heart. DR.
Baldwin was very happy in his brief address Mr..
Frank Wilson, the chorister of the church, then
began singing the hymn " Best Be the Tie that
Binds" in which the entire assemblage joined
Mrs. l.. II. TiltOn read pretty poem appropriate
TO the occasion, when DR.. Deale the presiding
elder, led in n brief prayer and the congregation
went back to the lecure-room, where they were
served with refreshments by the ladies. In add-
tiOn to the dinner-set mentioned considerable
fine cut glassware was contained in the present to
Fuundry's pa tor. No minister of the Gospel in
the Capital Is more highly esteemed or affection
atcly regarded BY his parishoners than Is the Rev.
Mr.. Ward, and his highly accomplished wife shares
in his regard and esteem.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
WEST WASHINGTON,

During the fishing season report copcernlngtho
condition OF the water ut Great Falls will be pub
lished each day, as furnished by the Washington
A1ueducL office, Georgetown, using the following
scale Of measurement Very turbld, 0 10 8; turbid,
8 to 10; i4htly turbld, Is to %; clear % to &c.
Condition of tho water, Sunday, July 10-At
Great Falls II; at receiving reservoir, 49, at dis-
tributing reservoir &c.
street.lnmps will be lighted tonight at 7;45
and eXinguished at $50 a. IN,
Arrivals by river yesterday: Schooner Martha
Skinner, Howard, master from Baltimore, with
80 tons of potash for Cropley, Boteler Il Cramp-
ton; schooner General Torbert, COwman, master,
from same, with 150 tons phosphate, for same
parties; aud schooner A. b. Fields, Franks, mas
ter, from Baltimore with l5i tons phosphate, TO
f. l.. Moore.
Canal boat Farmers Friend yesterday brought
5000 bushels of wheat 70 Hartley & Bro.
The new tug II. G. Winship having been char
tered for thirty days by parties in New York. eft
yesterday morning for that port.
Sales Of wheat were made at Merchants Ex-
change yesterday at the following prices: loo
bushels Of old at S129; 1000 bushels new at S125
800 bushels new at sl,27; and 500 bushels new Mt
Sl.2S.
Major Charles r. Greenleaf surgeon, u $. A.,
who has been spending some time with his family
at Rock EnOn returned to this pace lust evening
preparatory to leaving for Columbus, Ohio, to
which place he has been detailed as surgeon OF
IN f,na
National Republican., 1882-07-18
HON. JOSEPH r. WEST.
The New District Commissioner Assumes
His nuIies-Mr. DeuIs EnrexclI

But little work was done at the Commissioner
office yesterday, as it was uncertain what time the
new Commissioner, Mr.. West, would make his ap-
pearance. Mr.. Dent was present at his desk, and
was waiting to formally turn over matters to his
successor. A little before noon Mr.. West quietly
walked into the building and was shown to the
Commissioners room, where he made himself
known Major Lydecker, the Engineer Commits
sioner, and his assistants, Captain r. L. Hoxie and
Lieutenant F. V. Greene, were at once sent for and
presentations were made. After Mr.. Dent had
formally turned over his desk he retired, and
the three Commissioners, West, Morgan,
and Lydecker, held private session,
at which Mr.. West was unanimously elected
president of the board When the fact of Mr..
Vests arrival became known the clerks and en-
ployes in the building came to the secretary 8
room to bid Mr.. Dent good-by. Attorney Riddle
made very nea; speech of farewell. to which Mr..
Dent felictously replied, and then he shook hands
with each of the employees. The election OF Mr..
West jas president of the board is an Indication
thGtbusiness is meant. He is man of excep-
tional business capacity, has had large experience
in public Affairs knows fully the needs of our citi-
zens is a straightforward Republican, and will
make a thoroughly efficient executive officer
National Republican., 1882-07-18
women,s Pres. Association.

meeting of the Women's Press Association
was held last night at the residence of Dr. Collins,
900 New York avenue. In the absence of the
president Mrs. Lincoln presided letter was
read from Mrs. Bsbbitt, declining the office OF
auditor Letters were read from Mrs. Mary Den.
nison, Mrs Lewis, editor WOmaas Words, and Mrs.
Mary Clemmer expressing their cordial sym.
puthy with the objects OF the association, and
lady reporters in the House of Representatives
would meet with recognition. Between thirty
anS II Vas honsd to pSesent IL 10 SonSrpsa ne
Monday. Owing to the very small attendance no
further business was transacted, and the meet
ing was adjourned until next Monday, to meet at
the residence of Mrs. Lincoln,
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Mow IL WnrIIs.

special dispatch to the Hdtrkege from Clinton
gives very good ind alton of the practical effect
Of the amendment Seven institutions, represent
ing Sl59,5OO of capital and an indefinite amount OF
labor, closing up ana leaving the State. "Glory
hallelujah y we hear our prohibition friends
shout, and we fancy we see Mrs. Foster clapping
her hands as they take their flight. But they do
not fly far. They simply cross the Mississippi and
locate a few yards from their former
they can easily furnish the inhablt-
ants with their drinks without bearing any
municipal burdens. II is not easy 10 calculate any
crossed nm imaginary line, to be sure. They will
conlinae to furnish Clinton with beer, and will
material and labor and pay taxes in Illinois That
is Iowa loses the taxes, the population. the cap-
tal and goes to Illinois to buy her beer. Truly,
tiOnists know all about iL.-BMrIingLon Harkele.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
OHIO REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.
A Movement 10 Purchase General car
neld,s L.nin RraIdcncr In NNt.nIiInr rtnI.

movement TO Purchnse General Gar
fields Late Residence I'm wasbington.
The regular meeting Of the Ohio Republican
Association was held at 81. Georges Hall last
evening, Hon. William Lawrence presiding and
ii. c. Megrew officiating os secretary. Aftcrtrans.
acting the usual routine business the selection of
document committee to serve through the np.
preaching campaign was proceeded with, and the
following gentlemen were chosen to represent the II
respective districts Third district, w. II. Norton
dourth, NJ. Crtig seventh, J. c. Weaver; eighth.
n,iS H. X, Sniliyami ninth, J. J, Glover tenth, A. D.
II. q; Potter; sixteenth II, O. Megrcw; seven
!eenth, Newton Ferree; eighteenth. George T..
DAVIS; nineteenth, Edward Hayes; twentieth, j..
IL. Carr, and twenty -frst A. l.. Ruter.
A member then stated that he had been In
formed that MIS-. Garfield was anxious to dispose
OF the Garfield homestead corner Of and Thir-
teenth streets, in this city and had suggested that
the Ohio State Republican Association should buy
lie then offered tGe f,iioSins resolution. which
was adopted without dissenting voice:
q, "RSsoired, That committee of FIVE members OF
the ONO Republican Association (of which tho
president shall be chairma y shall he appointed
to consider the Rdvisability OF the purchase by the
association Of the premises used as residence Of
the late lamentcd James A. Garfield, al d report
plan lor the consummatiOn of such purchase
PROFESSOR H. c. sPEScER,
who was present, was then called upon to inform
recently had with Mrs. Garfield oil the subject.
Professor Spencer IA that when IN Cleveland II
few days ago Mrs. Garfield had expressed a desire
to sell this properly, but felt II dsincliuation to
sell 1t to strs ngers and suggo tel that il was pos
s,ble the Ohio citizens residing in Washington
might feel inclined to purcna.e the house
aud convert 1t into n State headquarters;
that her late husband had valued the dwelling
and lot ut sls,O0) but she thought that $4,000
would now be fair valuation for it, aud in the
event of such sale being effected she would place
the library III the east wing of the house i'll exactly
the same condition that II was when occupied by
General Garfield as his study while he was
u Representative in Congress, After some further
remarks In the same direction, the following conf
luton: Hon. William Lawrence, MeSSrs NJ. j.
Foot, +. &. Campbell, L. c. Ford, and c. a. BOyn-
ton. Colonel f. c. Ford was then elected to repre-
sent the association on the central committee on
| transportation, and resolutions were adopted Of
thanks to A. G. Potter, the last secretary Of the
association, ana of confidence at the death of tho
late Joseph Heron, who was member of the
association. Afer which an adjournment was
had
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Arrested for Altering n BiII.

Sergeant Heffner made an important arrest last
night shortly after 10 o'clock. About the hour
named three men, named William Cunningham
James L. Robinson, and Andrew +. Ball, went into
a house of i'll fame in the Division, aud calling
for some beer presented $40 bill in payment, and
after receiving the change left. short time after
they had departed, II was discovered that the al
the figures and letters on the bill being covered
over with figures and words cut from either ad
vertising or else confederate money. The job was
n very neat one, and the "qucer" might have
been easily "shoved" without being detected
The description of the three men was commune
Gated to Sergeant Heiiner, of the fifth precinct
who arrested them on q street, near Eleventh
The men refused to say where they got the
"queer" from and who is the guilty party.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
So Beautiful.

MORNING At MehnIfeyVlIIe.
The tremulous boughs of the waving trees were
raining down shadows that fell coof and fair upon
Lurline Perkins beautiful face as she stood silent
and alone near the woodshea. The murmurous
sighing of the summer breeze was borne to her by
the tranced air, and ever md anon there came up
from the meadows the sound of the farmers AK
as he felled the sturdy asparagus that was soon TO
who could pay for 1t. Away to the eastward, mir.
roring back the ure dome Of the sky lay the lake
and the swell of its silver foam but served tomuke
the silence deeper
The girl stood for several minutes as if entranced
by the scene. Then, turning sadly away, she ex.
claimed in low, bitter tones: 81 suppose i shall
have to milk that drafted COW, and the sooner
get at It the better."-From Spring" By Aardt
HulSiedi
National Republican., 1882-07-18
ExclIl.hiAfls.

The popular Red Coats give an excursion this
evening to Marshall Hail. on the steamer W. W.
Corcoran. The boat leaves Seventh street wharf
at o'clock, and will return at IL. The soldier
boys know just what is necessary to make every
one enjoy life, and the excursion will be one OF
the most pleasant that ever went down the Poto-
mac. The Marine Band will discourse Terpsi-
ChOrGan strains nt the pavilion. The few remain
ing tickets may be secured to- day.
The Departmental Dozen will give another OF
its popular excursions this evening. The Mary
Washington will leave her wharf at o'clock
sharp aud will go forty miles down the river, re-
turning at II O'clock. There Will be music by
brass aud string bands, and dancing on the boat.
Tickets may be had of the committee at fifty cents
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National Republican., 1882-07-18
A Congro.sIonnI Barge Party,

The Columbia Boat Club entertained a select
party at their landing up the river last nigat
There were two barges of eight and four oars re-
spectyely, under the captainship Of President
landing and spin up the river the party returned
TO the city, thoroughly convinced that the Co.
lumblas are as hospltable as any boat cub in the
country. Among the party were Congressman
Cannon Singleton, aud Townshend, of Illinois
Blackburn, Of Kentucky; Curtis, of Pennsylvania,
and Health Ofhcer ToWnshend.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
A sinEuInr Acrident.

Francis Trainer, aged about 3j an ox.army OIL.
Ger, res ding at the corner of Sixteenth aud NJ
sire Is, about O'Clock yesterday morning, fell
from the window of the third story of the build.
ing. In his descent he struck upon the cornice of
the store in the first story aud was thrown into
Harligun was called, and on examination found
that the man had sustained II compound fracture
of the right arm, aud that there was II deep cash
upon the head, but there was no evidence OF any
Internal injuries. Amer the fractured arm had
been been set by Dr. hHrs"n 'l man was taken to
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Loss by the IOuIsInnn Ayeuue Fire.

The loss OH the Louisiana avenue fire will
amount to about $780, distributed us follows: On
building 933 Louisiana avenue, 81 ,O00 contents OF
same, $500; Bensinger, 5000; Rudd's restaurant,
$500; and Dunn's store, flooded by water, 500.
The fire department again showed their perfect
the flames, and that they were able TO confne the
fire to the building in which 1t started is great
aud threatened dire destruction to surrounding
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Ln,inr orn cornerstone.

Several thousand persons assembled at the cor
ner of DunbartOn avenue and Twenty seventh
street yesterday afternoon to witness the laying OF
the cornerstone of the new First Baptist Church.
Grand Master c. C. Johnson performed the Masonic
q copy Of the constitution OF the Grand Lodge f..
\. 4, NJ, copy OF the " Church DISCIPLINE" the
Holy Bib.e, hymn book Of the Baptist Church,
nominations. The choir of EOenezer NJ. L, Church
added much to the interest of the affair by its OK
ceIcnt singing. The services closed with an able
address by f. q. NJ, Carter A. stuart. The sum OF
SiO1S was reaLizel from the Collection.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Tho Carroll Institute Regatta,

to be held at Ma shall Hall Tomorrow, is exciting
intense interest among the fair friends of this pop.
ular society, The entries for the single sculls
have already been published, aud on Saturday
evening the crews for the Sair- cared race were
finally selected. They are HessrS. Bridget and
Tanner cJlors crimson X glron and BOarman,
blue, aud Burkart aud Schuiteis white. The In
situlc Rowing Club Is determined to make this,
It's first public appearances credtabe 10 the insu-
tute, aud pleasant memory to their friends who
patronze the excursion, to aid which this regatta
II pi
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Died

COBBET.-On Monday, July II, at nS) y. m Dr.
WILLIAM y. CORBIT, In the d ycnr OF his age
Funeral from his late residence. No. 81 street
nOrthwts,, on Wednesday, 18th in.tnnt, at o'clock
p. IN. 1t Is requested that no flowers be sent. 90
WHEELER-At Falls Church. Va Monday morn
ing, July II, nt $3.50 o'clock, CRE1onTON WHEELER,
nged months and II days, son OF Arthur NJ. and
Rose II. Wheeler.
The funeral viii take place from the residence Of
Is, 1882.
HlLL.-At brighton, Mass, July II, Mrs MArTIE
NJ. HILL, wife OF George N. LII, OF Washington, D..
O., aged q years
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Drivers Garden.

Every chair in Drivers commodious resort wal
occupied last night, and the entertainment wa
excellent. The largo array of names upon th,
programme are those of first class artists anC
they. show great taste In their selections. Tn,
electric light is valuable addition to the garden
National Republican., 1882-07-18
LOCAL MENTION.
DUBLIC VOICE.
1921 14lh st. II. W., Jan. 3. 1889.

1924 14th st. II. W., Jan. 8, 1882.
GENTLEMEN:
have suffered for years with loss
of appetite and heavy oppressed
feeling about the stomach. About
April last l commenced taking
Browns Iron Bitters, and have
taken several bottles. My appetite
greatly improved under the use of
the first bottle. II is now good, and
am relieved from the oppressed
feeling. The medicine has GER
tainly done me great deal Of good,
A. GUTCHINIsT.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Hama Gar nrunL,r,,s

My husband had drunken habits he could moi
overcome until Parker's Ginger Tonic took away
his thirst for stmulants, restored his old energy
OF mind and nerves. and gave HIM strength to at.
tend to business.-Cincinnat Lady.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
sudden Death.

At 8 o'clock last night Lizzie Campbell tcolorcd
died suddenly at the corner of First and Carol
streets southeast, from hemorrhage of the lungs
She was later removed to her home at 1l2 Carol
street. Dr. Johnson was present at time of death
National Republican., 1882-07-18

Of the great reduction of prices on oil woolens our
sale of cashmere suits in the last few weeks has
been unprecedented however we have yet Il sufi-
cient quantity TO select from which we offer at
tempting prices, Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh
and
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THE STAR-RouTE TRIALS.
UauaI Grist OfLetters and Testimony Kes
tcrday-Witncsscs Not Gross. .Ex an,i ed.

tcrdny-Witncsscs Not Cross. E. aniined.
In the star route trial yesterday Mr.. Bliss put in
evidence the contract on route Al li0, from Eugene
City to Bulge Creek Oregon, J. NJ. Peck, con.
tractor. Other documents relating to the route
were also offered. A. s. Powers, recently of Nc
Kenzie Bridge, Oregon, testified to establishing
part of the route from Eugene City TO Upper
Ocheco, and to having run 1t for three years. The
witness detailed the equipment and all other
matters connected with the route. On schedule
of fifty hours, three times week. twelve horses
and five men were required. About rs many men
were used on an eighty four hours schedule on
fifty. AT first he received $3.50 year, in the
subsequent quarter his pay was increased to Sl0,-
5OO aid at the beginning Of 1881 it was further in
creased to $4,000 On cross examination by Mr.
Wills on a letter was produced written by the wit
carried six times week oil fifty.ho schedule
with few failures. number of letters were
identified as having passed between Powers aud
Rerdell in their business relations.
THE WITNESS WAS CROSS EXAMINED
to show that most of the Rerdell burdens of de-
duciions M from n, pay had been borne by the con.
that when Rerdell informed the witness that they
had no remissions or allowances from the depart
ment, they, as matter Of fact, had had such re-
missions, and that they had received months
extra pay without informing the sabcontractor.
Frank X. Wilcox testified to having met S. w
Porsey y,lno in 1877 , He eorresponded with him in
| of the letters. He gave them to his attorney to
collect moneys due him for services rendered Mr.,
Dorsey in subletting certain contracts in Oregon
and Washington Territory. The witness was about
TO say what he did after receiving the letter. but
the court declared 1t not admissible, and that his
(the witnesss) acts couldnot affect Mr.. Dorsey.
number of copies of kilograms and letters were
shown the witness, some of which he recognized.
Mr. Bliss said notice had been served on the de-
fcndants for the originals. The witness was not
cross examined. Il. NJ. Wilcox, of Portland, Ore.
father of the previous witness, testified that he
| ceived number OF kilograms shown him. He also
wrote the body of number of petitions submitted.
The defense also declined to cross examine, and
the court then adjourned
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Theatre Coniuue.

There was very large audience in the cool and
pleasant Comique last night and the performance
was better, II possible, than its predecessors
Fanny Luc!lle's troupe of Nae-Nac Clodoche
female boxer; Miss Maggie Cline, and the other
attractions are A No. i.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
Abner,s Garden.

The balconies at AbnerS' were crowded last
night with numerous parties of prominent Wash
ingtonians who greatly enjoyed the singing oi
Mr., and Miss Howard. The popularity of ABB
ner's does not wHne in the least, ana if anyone
wishes to enjoy delightful music and delicious
coOlness Abner's Is the place TO CO.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
nov, ,,u al. ,siue,

John W. Mackay passed whole day last week
tramping through the lower levels of the Com
stock mine. Though 1t had been year and n
half since he was under ground, he came out
"ooking as fresh as gi lie had spent The tim
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National Republican., 1882-07-18

The highest cash prices paid for dresses aud
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Heraog sOs Ninth street. near Pennsyl-
Yania avenue.
National Republican., 1882-07-18
UAIderney dairy yYngOus. -

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning
and delivered In 1lb "Ward" prints, al 4Oc per ID
Also cottage cheese, &c, per ball; buttermilk, bc
per quart. and sweet milk &c. per quart