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National Republican., 1882-07-31
WEST WASHINGTON.

During the fishing season report concerningthe
condition of the water Mt Great Falls will be pub
lshed each day, furnished by the Washington
Aqueduct office, Georgetown, using the following
scale of measurement: Very turbd, to 81 turbid,
sto 15 slightly turbd 10 to 90 clear, % to 36.
Condition of the water Saturday, July 3O-At
Great Falls, SO; at receiving reservoir, 36 at dis
tributing reservoir SO.
High tide Monday, July S1-7:5S a. m, and :27
p. III.
Stieet-lamps will not he lighted might.
beginning on Sunday next, the congregations
of st. Johns and Christ Churches will hold con-
joint services alternately in each church, Rev.
John ii. Chew officiating. The first such service
will be held in st. Johns Church next Sunday,
and this arrangement will be adhered to during
the month of August.
Station Keeper Barneswas suddenly seized with
Il severe attack OF sickness yesterday morning
While on duty, and was compelled TO go to his
home
About 10 o'clock yesterday n three -year-old
daughter of Mr.. James X. ClcaTy, of Hume, Cleary
q Co, living at 1917 Thirty.t!th street. while
sliding down the bnlusters, fell to the ioor rem
dering her unconscious. DR.. l.. W. Richie was
Summoned, and succeeded in rendering the little
sufferer quite comfortable.
Dr.. Grafton Tyler will rSturn home for short
time from Cape May, greatly benefited by the rest
from his professional duties AID the inyigorating
breezeS of Old Ocean.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Rev. W. II. Sampson preached in the Baptist
church yesterday morning ut IL o'clock.
The making of iron was resumed Mt the Poso-
mac works Saturday, Captain Archer being pres
ent.
Mr.. King, of the Washington Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to ANIMALS, had an inter
view with Mayor Beckham saturday in regard to
the mode of killing dogs.
Mrs. Hester Piice was badly burned about the
fuce and Eyes on Saturday, while attempting to
mix some nitric with carbolic acid, which caused
an instantaneous explosion.
The wo-k of rigging the new schooner Ellwood
Harlow wing been Tleted, the vessel left the
ship-yaru saturday night, with Captain John King,
of New jersey as commander, and Mr.. Henry q.
Graham, of this city, as first mate for Baltimore,
to load for Portland, Maine.
A brass band has been organized by the election
Of the following officers Leader Prof. L. H. Clark
SOM secretary, Richard Owens; treasurer Joseph
Hardy. The new band is to be known a' the
Alexandria Mechanics Band, and is to have con-
nccted with 1t a full drum corps
The young people of the First Presbyterian
Church of Alexandria County, Rev. David Riddle,
pastor. have organized society TO promotes
socablity and also raise funds to repair the
church property. The following are officers of the
new society: President James Il. Clements; vice.
president Alonzo G. Hayes secretary and treas
urer, DR.. Reginald Munson; executive committee,
Rev. David Riddle, Miss Annie NJ. Hayes aud Mrs.
j f. Clements
National Republican., 1882-07-31
DTED.

MITCIEIf.-On Saturday, July 60 1852, at AL
toonG, Pa VIRGINIA. wife OF Charles a. MITCHELL in
the 27th year of her age.
Funeral from the residence of her mothe -.in.law,
G2 street southwest, this (Monday) even Z. at 8
o'clock. Friends aud relatives are respectfully in'
vited to attend.
enthusiastically night, the 2lth instant, BASIL.
youngest Ch.d Of John l.. and Della L. Norris, in the
9Th year OF his age.
wood, u. c., Monday, July n, at o'clock r. IN,
Friends are respectfully invited.
HANMER.-On July 20, at the residence of her
husband, No. 7t5 street northwest, ALICE b., wife
of Dr. l.. Il. Hammer, and daughter of Mrs, @. G.
Beatty, of GAINESVILLE, ohio.
Funeral service this evening July 81, at O'Clock.
Friends OF the family are respectfully invited TO at
tend.
SIP EIR-After prolonged illness, on the morn
ing of tho .0h of July. 1852, MARY A. wife of II IL.
Speir, and daughter ofthe late James Clephane
The friends of the family are invited TO attend the
funeral from her late re Hence, No. 1917 street
northwest on Monday, The 3lst instant, at p. m. :
IAZARD.-On Saturday, July %, AGNES r., widow
of o. T., p. Hazard, aged rs years.
Funeral will take place on Monday, July 81 from
her late residence, 1873 Fourteenth street thwest,
al o'clock D. m.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
ON THE RIVER.
The CoIumbin's Regatta saturdny-what

The COlumbtns Regatta Baturdny-Whnt
the Printers Conts nipInte.
The usual weekly regatta Of the Columbia Boat
Club, Saturday. was witnessed by quite an enthu-
sastic crowd, the contest being between three ex-
cellent and well matched crews. The entries
were In the shell Perfection, Nesmith, bow (;
Wade two; Lake, three; Thompson, stroke.
National Rifles shell, Davis, bow; Ward, two;
w. Il. Williams, three; Kentner, stroke. Cripple
shell, olds, bow; w. A. Smith, two; James Young,
three; Zeigler, stroke. The Perfection won, fol-
lowed closely by the National Rifess shell. There
was also race between the two marine bicycles
Messrs. schooley and Seeley, two well known
"wheemen the city. The novelty of this race
rendered II Of peculiar interest though there was
no remarkable speed made Seeey won. Afer
the races the usual hop was held, which was
largely attended, and during the evening the gold
badges won by the four cared crew at the
Frederic ksburg regatta were presented TO the
members of the crew. The president OF the club
introduced Hon. j. c. S. Blackburn, of Kentucky,
VINO made the presentation on behalf OF the Nir-
g1nia Association of Amateur OaIsmcn, aud Mr..
Kentner. member of the crew, responded ON
behalf Of the club.
The Plate Printers Rowing Association contem-
plate another regatta late in August or early III
September, at which IL is expected that Somers,
Mckinney, and Bode will measure blades. In the
doubles will be Locran and Rogers, winners at the
last race; Clarvoe and Martic, Schneider and Nc
Girr, and several other new aspirants for fame.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
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THE COMMISSIONERS.
Current Transactions mt the Various Dis
rrfct O0iepa.

trfct Ofhccn-
Mr.. Henry Raft has been made license agent
by the Commissioners at salary Of 81, 200 er an.
mum.
The applications OF John Il. Kimball and John
T. Jordan for liquor licenses have been dis0p.
proved.
The fund derived from the rent Of the Curtis
school building in Georgetown for cOncerts-sOme
NO59-was turned over to Collector Cook Satur-
day.
Two new school sites have been selccted-one is
located on Third, between aud j. streets, and
the other Is OH +, Sixth street southwest, Two
squares south of the Jefferson building.
The Engineer Commissioner has written letters
to several parties explaining at length the reasons
for the deficient water supply in the houses, the
difficulties encountered. .and the prospects for re-
lief. The letters are in response to complaints
from South Washington, and especially in the
ncghborhood of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, and explain the means taken for dis
trbuting the water equally throughout the various
sections ofthe city.
The Commissioners have approved the recon-
mendaton of the school board that no saloon be
licensed that is situated within one square of II
school,
The Firemen's Insurance Company received n
permit Saturday for the erection OF their magniti
cent contemplated building at the corner of
Seventh street and Louisiana avenue northwest.
The building Will cost $1,000, aud has already
been described in THE REPUBLICAN
National Republican., 1882-07-31

SUNDAY EVENING RIDES.
How the Children Eujoy n long Three
Cent kSide.

The Belt line can carry more children than any
other horse car railway in the District The little
ones get ride for three cents on this road,
and parents know that fact and send them in
charge of their nurses elder sisters and brothers
TO make the circuit from the point nearest their
residence. Jumping on car 20 last evening RE-
PUBLICAN man found rs he stepped inside that
the car was filled with little ones. As he
ambled up to the front 10 deposit his nickel he
accOsted the driver with " Hello have you got an
orphan asylum under contract?"
well, not exactly; but sunday evenings the
infant racket is nlway heavy"
81 should say so," rejoned THE REruBIICAN as
he looked round the cur. There were children OF
all sizes from the wee babe in long clothes up to
the boy and girl of that transitve period when
they want to be grown people, but know they are
nol There were white children and black, those
with fair curly hair, and those with hair of inky
hue those with eyes as blue as the summer sky,
and those with orbs OF fiery black, whose spark
ling flashes betrayed the temper of their little
owners Twenty-Five of these miniature men and
women were counted in that one car, and us THE
REPUBLICAN man gazed upon their happy faces he
thought God bless the children
National Republican., 1882-07-31
gnrneId M,.onic MemorinI.

Hon. George B. Loring treasurer, and NJ Trim
ple, corresponding secretary of the Garfield Ma
tonal Masonic Memorial Association, acknowl.
edge the receipt of the following contributions,
in addition to those previously acknowledged
Edwin J. Hewlett, Philadelphia, 81: Evening
star Lodge No. so, Washington Territory, SIS:
Oriental Lodge No. 27, Wilmington Del, Sc; Nor
gan City, La, So: Hope Lodge No. 42, Minnesota
8, Idaho, 50; Lake Lodge No. 1s9, Wisconsin, s1S;
Greenwood Lodge No. 1856, Mississippi, 81; Walter
Mass, SOS; Solomon Lodge No %, Piitsburg, Pa.
S31
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Women. Temperance Mcctiug.

The hail used as headquarters of the Womens
Christian Temperance Union in Masonic Temple
was we'll filed yesterday aftt loon, notwthsand-
ing many of the leading workers are out of the
city. The meeting was very efficiently conducted
by Mrs. Lydia Tilton, who commented very
also read an effective poem. Rev. Mr.. Hobbs
gave an instructive account Of the customs of
England, Scotland, and Ireland in reference to
drinking and temperance work Mrs. S. NJ. Hart.
sock also spoke eloquently. Mr.. Z. Thomas pre-
sided at the organ, Mr.. Harris led the music, and
Miss Wheelock and others assisted in the singing
which was excellent.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
A Een,nIe RurrInr.

Annie Davis, young colored woman, waived an
examination in the police court yesterday on two
charges of breaking into the house No, 2l3 Massa-
chusetls avenue. The woman was committed in
default Of bonds. Annie is an accomplished thief
question by a seconds story window aud stealing
gold watches. The first time Miss Annie Purvis'
watch was stolen, and the second time Mrs.
Daniel Bruce's Samuel Newton was charged
with receiving the stolen property and committed
for trial,
National Republican., 1882-07-31
At,er Her IEusbnnd's Murderers.

An Old COIOreu WOmun, nhntd MArIhA Pope,
applied at police headquarters on Saturday to
seek assistance in tracing the murderers Of her
husband, who was employed on J. r. Wise's farm,
near Norfolk Va, ana mysterlously disappeared
in August, 1879. being supposed to have had con-
siderable money with him, A portion Of the
IN MS clothing was Subsequently found in the
swamp. Isaac Franklin, cOlOred, who was the
last munsAru with POpe alive, has been arrested 10
answer 20 the capital charge, and sam Cannon has
also been arrested as an acComplicc. The police
do not place very much credence in the story, but
will Inv ustignte II.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
nr. 5Ecmurdy mt NJ l,ut.e,s <Dnurcy,

Il. MoNIurdy, D. D., IL D., with his estimablc
lady, has been spending few months in Wash
ington among his old friends. He published and
edited the National F6cmdson here for several years
during the war, He was active for and in behalf
of the soldiers, and given to many good works
The Doctor has preached in number of the
churches OF Washington and yesterday gave
discourse TO the congregation of ST, Luke for his
The venerable Dr. Worthington assisted at the ser.
vices. Dr. McMurdy took for his theme the story
of the Phari; and the publican, and preached
an eloquent sermon,
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Yachting.

The yacht Alert started down the river Saturday
af ternoon, well provisioned for weeks cruise
The following named gentlemen constituted the
party; H. l.. Shepard, executive officer aud quar-
termaster; John F. Pearson, sailing master;
Henry Ralph, able bodied seaman nd.stewaTd; !;
William A, Galley, log. keeper aud medical pur-
Veyor; II. @. Ster, marine painter. and b. f.
Moore, flying. jib REFER, Under the influence Of
will doubtless make the old Potomac reyerberate
with their Warblings.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
The Nicht.BIoomine Ccreus.

Since the publication OF the beauty OF the Mon
sher night-blco coming cereus of MIR, Pettbone, in
South Washington, several other possessors of this
comparatively rare plant have come to light.
Major ]. W. Fowler, of 907 Fihh street northwest,
has n large number ofnight- blooming cereus plants
that are now in full bloom. Mr.. Amcrcus Davis
druggist corner Massachusetts avenue and Thir-
teenth street northwest has one plant three years
old, on which there are two buds that promise to
open tonight. Mrs. Griffith, 723 Ninth street. has
plant on which there are large number OF
buds, which will shortly unfold
National Republican., 1882-07-31
InnuI Ruaa-RnII

The game Of baseball Saturday afternoon be-
tween the War Department and Post Office re-
suited in victory for the War Department by q
of II to u. protest was lodged against the
Post Office team for playing Wise OH their nine, it
being charged that he has played professionally
since the 3st of May last, which the rules govern
ing the Departmental League prohibit.
meeting of the Departmental League will take
place to- night at the rooms of the organization in
St. Cloud building.
The Wayerleys ere thinking seriously of making
trip TO Harrisburg and other towns in Pennsyl-
yania to meet the amateur clubs
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Abner,s Garden.

Abner's has been thronged by crowds for the
pnst week, and the genial Ferd Rockor hns Sc
cured II strong bill for this week in the person cf
Professor. A. w. Sawyer, who is the champion Of
the world as n soloist on the xylophone and the
copophone, and the famous Washington baritone
Mr.. James Fagiu, who will make his first appear
nncc professionally before the public of his ma
tive city this evening Professor Chris Arth has
also several new and brilliant selections, and the
fayorites, "The Irish Patrol" and Baby Polka"
will still hold place on the programme. A heavy
week q busine IS Is assured
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Tho Swimming school.

While the dog star RACES and the sun god puts IN
his strongest work upon sweltering humanity
there is one spot at least, the New York Avenue
Swimming School, where it is possible TO keep
perfectly cool. Under the management of Messrs
Kelly and Curtis this attractive resort has won the
first place in the affections of the can't gel. away
club plunge into the cool depths OF the pool
eradicaes every feeling of discomfort. aud
smoolhes out every wrinkle from the brow of care
Let the skeptical heavy weight who doubts go to-
go to the Swimming School and soak his head.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
REAL ESTATE.
The OmcIaI Transactions ne Recorded
Mot.ar.Vo.

Snturdny.
Mr.. j. r. olmstead presents the following trans
actions in real estate in tho District Saturday, as
reported to him by the Recorder OF Deeds:
CITY PROPERTY.
On New Hampshire avenue, go feet s inches by
depth), and on Twenty second street west be-
tween NJ aud streets north (120 feet front by 162
feet inches) lots % g. and o. square 10 Martha e.
Rirkito Charles NJ. Matthews, in trust, nominal.
Same property, Charles NJ. Matthew'S trustee, to
Elias ]. Hill, Sl6,530.S0.
Part of lot 2, same square, 40 feet front on
Twenty second street west by 1862 feet 8 inches),
Charles NJ. Matthews to 4sias J. Hill, 1900.
On New Jersey avenuel between + and streets
north $50 feet inches front by deptlll, original
lot l6, square 661 Sarah Hutchins to Edward t.
Farrar, $1,000.
On street south, between Third and Four and
half streets west west half of lot % square $50
colt ct al, trustees 70 Horace Jarboe, Sl57.b0.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Theatre CoriIaue.

That sterling and attractive drama "The
French Spy" with Miss Alice Francis Adams in
the title role, will be presented at the comqre
this week with oil the tabeaux and scenic effects
incident to lis startling situations. Colonel Snel-
Grnce Sylvano, Billy Wells, Walter Kennedy aud a
host of other stars, who viii add to the combined
attractions of O monster summer show.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
Drivers Garden.

AT Drivers Summer Garden Theater there is an
unusually attractive programme for this week.
Barney Reynolds, Mile zeonnett, and: Mons.
searles are retained, and Miss Lizzie Hunter,
Miss Maude Leigh, and Mr. ii. c. Horton, all ar
lists In their respective lines, are attractions
A new feature in the programme of the charming
resort Will be the presentation of series of light
operas by well organized aud talented company
about the second week in August,
National Republican., 1882-07-31

THE local editor of the Springfield (Mass) Re-
publicdn Mr.. J. II. Mabbitt says that his father
suffered from rheumatic pains in the back, which
nothing would relieve until he commenced the
use OF 81. Jacobs Oil. The doctors failed to afford
any relief but the oil did, and now he speaks en-
Enthusiastically Vi the Great German Remedy.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
LADIES GOODS.
EI-ELIPI
.I-E-1IIPY
l=T.PY

Wanted plenty of fhelp to get rid
of our still immense stock pre-
viOus to removing into our Hand
some New Building.
1t is impossible for us to men-
ton all the low prices to which
we have reduced the goods still ON
hand, enough said when we say
that 10 goods shall be carried into
the new building that a price will
sell.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
unnccessnry NIIserx

Is endured by bilious aud dyspepuc sufferers who
neglect tn taie simmons Liver Regulator; Head
acie constipation, piles, collie, and indigestion
are cure by this pure vegetable remedy. Genu-
ine prepared only by ]. Ii, Zeilin 4 70,
National Republican., 1882-07-31

We have on hand about 10 cases
beautiful Lawns at 3 cts.
About 1,S0O pieces White Goods
of every description. These we
have reduced to the cost of inn
portation, and are cheap.
5000 yards genuine Wamsutta
Sheeting, ten-quarter wide, rum
ming in length from one to ten
yards, at about 25 cts. per yard.
This make costs 373 cts. to buy
from the agent.
National Republican., 1882-07-31

We take pleasure in directing the attention Of
the public to Speer's celebrated Port Grape Wine,
a pure and unadulterated article, upon which
every one may most implicitly rely This wine is
1t has rich flavor. mellow juiciness and brilliant
color; aud is highly beneficial in all its properties
for invalids, aud aged persons. For sale by Drug
gists and GTOcers
National Republican., 1882-07-31
LOCAL MENTION.
EURALGIA.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80, 1881.
GENTLEMEN: / have suffered for
several years with Neuralgia, Indi-
gestion, &c. Something over n year
ago l wOs permanently relieved by
Browns Iron Bltters. i cheerhilly
recommend it, as IL has not only
done me good, but is used regu-
larly in my family as n tonic with
most beneiicially results.
+. A, BIRCH,
National Republican., 1882-07-31
AGARRIED-

OTIS-HASKIN.-On July q, 1882 by the Rev. ].
w. McMascr at the residence of the BRIDES mother,
Marietta, Ohio, CHARLES w. OTIS TO NJ. CARRIE
HAsKIS, both of Washington County, Ohio,
National Republican., 1882-07-31

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in l2lb Ward" prints nj i0c. per To-
Also cottage cheese &C. per ball; buttermilk. &C.
per quart and sweet milk DC. per quart
National Republican., 1882-07-31

gents clothing, watches, jeaelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog, sos Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1882-07-31
HOW TO DRESS COOL.
GET WITHOUT DELAY
AT THE

MTSFTT TORE,
Corner Tenth and + Streets,
A Nuns Cloth Coat and Vest. at SC:
Or q Lght-coored English Serge suit, at Sl2;
or a Calcutta Seersucker Suit, at sl3.50;
or a Pongee Coat at IS;
Or a Linen Suit, at $3.50;
or a Iilue and White Linen Suit, at IS;
Or q Light Cashmere suit for S. $40, or s12 worth
double the money:
Or a White or Fancy Duck Vest, from so cents up;
Or d Blue Flannel Suit at about half value:
Or a Grey Ofice Coat at 81, sl50, 81, or $50;
Or a Black Alpaca Coat for s1.25. $3.50, or g.
No trouble to show goods Satisfaction guaranteed
at the MISFIT STORE, corner Tenth and +.
jyl0.wSm
National Republican., 1882-07-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

n~aF1 PENNSYLVANIANS, NoTICE.-A meet
w. ing of the PENNSYLVANIA Republican Assoca-
lion will he held This (MONDAGl hNENING,
JULY 81, at s:3U o'clock. at Marnis Hail. All Penn
sylvia mans are invited To attend.
JOSEPH X McCAMMoN, President.
WAL NJ. ASH, Secretary. lySl-lt
e~19FS CoRCoRAN GALLERY OF ART.
IN order to have the pictures cleaned, the upper
galleries. including the ciagOn Room, Will be nos!-
lively closed to ihe public on and after TU UESDAY
AUGUST |, until further notice.
The sculpture and Bronze Galleriei VII remain
Open usual from O. M. u D. m. Admittan g free.
BY order Of the Board of Trustees,
jysl-It WM. MACLEOD, Curator.
aay MoNoroLlsIs Aiii-Nii'N'
FATHER COLUMBIA orders rallrcad fares re,
ducgd TO one cent u mile between New York and
Chicago
He further orders the settlement of the Freight.
Handlers strike in favor OF the strikers.
see TRUTH, eighth page. Price, cents.
For sale by Brad Adams aud all Hotel News
StandS jy3l,lt
National Republican., 1882-07-31
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