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National Republican., 1882-08-02
WEST WASHINGTON,

During the fishing S" ason report concorningthe
condition OF the witer ut Great Falls will b. pub
lished each day, as furnished by the Washington
AQucduct Office, Georgetown, using the following
scale Of measurement Very turb!d, to s: turbid,
Sto Is; slightly turbid, 10 to d. claar, 2, to 36.
Condition of tho water, Tuesday August 1--At
Great Falls. Sc; at receiving reservoir SO; at dis.
tributing reservoir. So.
st eet-amps viii Le lighted 10. night at 100 and
cxtinSushed at 9:35.
High tide Wednesday, August 2-9:i6 a. IN. and
1916 p. NJ.
The ,seamer John Gibson, Young master, from
New York. with fteight for our District lner-
chants, Gni schooner james Barry, from Kenne-
bee Me-, with 900 ions of ice for Great Fails Ice
Company, arrived yesterday.
There were 40 arrivals of grain by canal yeser-
day, consequently no sales on Change.
A little son of Mr.. John T. Cox fell from sec
injured, having been III an unconscious coi.d tion
ever since.
the eonfertioner on Thirty second street, was Sc.
verely assaulted on Monday night by u drunken
man whom she ordered ont OF the establishment.
Mr.wiliam Henry simmons, a prominen, mem.
ber of Covenant Indge No. II, I. o. o. f., died on
Monday night and will be buried by that lodge
to- morrow = afternoon; Having been member Of
Sl,066. 'O '''' "
There appears to be, trouble brewing in the
management of the Industrial Home School, one
of the prominent officers of that institution having
been notified that his services will not be needed
after the 10th instant and it is reported that other
| changes Will soon be made among the officers.
The people Of rennallytown anu the residents
along the road leading to that village from tn 5
place are going ahead cnergetically with their
| effort to have tranway to connect the two
places and meeting of all Interested in the mat
Ter will be called at 1luGkmans Hail. in Teunnlly-
town, one evening this week To take decided steps
looking TO the building of the road. Our own
citizens are also deeply interested in the matter,
and it is hoped that they will lend helping
hand.
AT the third regular meeting last night of the
directors of the First Cooperative Building Asso-
ciatiOn ofGeOrgeown &, 100 were dispased of at
60. Notice was given that the subscription books
for stock would be closed at the ilext regular
meeting, on the first Tuesday in September
National Republican., 1882-08-02
CONGRESS AND THE DISTRICT.
Items OF Local IntSrest In the SundrJ
Civil RfII-Mew Ponsion Onlec.


One bundled and fifly amendments have been
submitted, intended to be offered to the sundry
civil bill In the Senate. Those of interest In the
District are as f0llows To enable the joint library
committee to purchase works of art, $4,000; to
construct a pneumatic tube between the Capitol
and Government Printing Onlce, $4,000; one half
month extra pay TO census employees, $50 900; 10
pay Metropolitan police and employees 10 pcr cent.
increase allowed by resolution Of Congress OF Feb
ruary %, 1867, s46,si6s8; 10 support the Church
Orphanage Association of St. Johns Church, 600;
TO PAY EMPLOYEES OF ARCHITECT OF CAPITAL
for time deducted during obseques OF President
Garfield whatever may be necessary for passen-
ger elevator in Interior Department. $500; to re-
construct Senate elevator and build freight ele-
yator $1,000; for elevator and repairs Freedmans
Bank building, $4,000; to purchase set of records
aud brief. In cases OF United States Supreme
Court, belonging to estate of Matt Carpenter, sS0C0
for an addition tn the Post Oifire Department,
$780,
TO ERECT SUITABLE FIRE. ESCAPES
in Freedman's Hospital, Reform School, Howard
Insane Asylum, $50 Co., TO be erected under super
vision of the architec. of Capitol, chief of fire de-
IN plaster of bronze bnsso. relieves from l.. g.
Mead, for the four panels TO be placed on sides OF
terrace Of Washington Monnnisnt, $4,000; for an an
Mr.. Ingalls, has an amendment to offer, that the
remainder OF tho unexpended balance in the
Treasury to the credit Of the District for the year
1881 be made available for the expenses Of the
District Tor the year ending June 30, 1889; pro-
v;ded, that there shall be paid from the Treasury
OF the United States 10 the Commissioners OF the
District, under section 2 of the act approved
March 3, 1881, n sum equal to the amount of ali
gene al taxes paid In drawback certificates. Tie
appropriation Of S3300j 10 pay mileage of the Sem
alors VIII be offered US an amendment TO this bill
also
NEW BUILDING FOR THE PENSION OFFICE.
The appropriation reported by the Senate com.
mittoc ON the sundry civil bill for a new build ng
for the Pension Bureau was discussed yestei day
with reference 10 the locality OF the proposed site
The comm ittce recommended the Open space north
OF the Smithsonian grounds. Mr.VJorbccs thought
this selection not at all satisfactory as the place
was subject to ovcrfi0ws from the river and near
| the nlnlnrons quarter of the city. Mr. Plat
| moved to amend by empowering tic Secre;arics
OF War and Interior, with General VI. c. Mrigs, to
select the site upon any of the public reservations.
Agreed to. Tho item was adopted as amended.
Tie appropriation for improving the Capitol
grounds, which the committee reduced from
S75 900 TO S25OOO was fixed at SGj,00O and the pro-
visions for continuing work on the permanent ap
proaches and for pay of n landscape architect,
which the committee had stricken out were re-
stored,
National Republican., 1882-08-02
THE POTOMAC REGATTA.
Meeting or tho Joint Committee OF the
Boat tClnb#-AddItIOnai Prizcs Offered.

hSDst fcskrB
The joint committee composed ofthe Representa-
tlves Of the Ana!Os.au, Columbia, and Potomac
Ioat Clubs met at the Potomac Boat House yes
trriny evening TO make fnul arrangements for
the Potomac River regatta to come or on the 4lh
of October next. Capt. w. H. Gibson, of the Co.
lumbh Club. was elected permanent chair
man, Rush Mar hall, of the Analo,tans, perma-
ncnt secretary, and sam Wheaily OF the Putomacs,
permanent treasuref., 1t was decided that the
races should be rowe1 OH the day fixed at the last
meeting, october 4, over the, National Regatta
Course, which is one and half mics straight
away. The president OF the Columbia Boat Club
presented communication which had been
addressed 10 him by the LUening star newspaper,
propieors of that journal to foster boating sports
in this District and that they especially wiahtd 10
see established
AN ANNUAL REGATTA ON THE POTOMAC RIVER.
They therefore offered, ns an appropriate prize
to be rowed for annually on this river, under the
rules Of the National Association, silver cup of
star Cup" The conditions of this race are thai;
for the present year the contest shall be confined
to the local clubs of the District, but that after
this competition for the cup shall be OF en- to all
duly. qualified four cared shell crews.
Itis understood that u design has already been
selected, aud this magnificent trophy ordered at u
cost Uf $50 III boating circles this is regarded as
the first effective step toward the establishment of
an ANIMAL regatta upon the Potomac and there Is
be offered rs the occasion dUmanus. Although
the regatta this year is to be
CONFINED TO LOCAL
clubs 1t is evident that 1t will not be lacking in
inter st. "a other prizes have already been offered
for five events, as follows: Senior, junior, and
lightweight four oared shells, and senior and
junior single sculls. These prizes are Il OF con-
siderable value, and consist principally of hand
some individual badges. Ali entries for
the approaching races are to be made
under the rules Of the National Re-
gntta Association. A committee consisting
of the captains OF the three boat clubs was ap.
pointed to resurvey aud flag at the proper time
the nutional regatta course, and ample preparn-
and thor ugh success in every respect. Some
hard work has been inaugurGtcd by The various
crews in the direction of vigorous training for the
National Republican., 1882-08-02
The Jonnhnb Excur,ien.

The JonadabS take naturally to water, and, as
can be Wei understood. the rain OF yesterday did
not in Hry respect daunt the spirit and enthusiasm
of their excursion to Glymont. There was pleas
ant parry CT excursionists on board the Keyport rs
She len her wharf yesterday morning. If the
crowd was not large il was happy, and among the
number were prominent members Of the order of
the Sons Of Jonndab and their families. 1t is not
possible to give the names OF those who made the
day so enjoyable. The excursion WAS a success in
spite of The weather, and IL was the desire uni
veTsaly expressed that these jolly, sober iona.
order that those who were kept ut nome BY the
storm might have chance of knowing from per-
sonal experience how happy sober man may be,
less 20 add that all OF those who were there came
home sober and are ready 10 so again, On the
return trip home the large company were enter
Giyen IN splendid style by Miss Una seanlon.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
nnlh Atten,nt nj nnhharx.

A bold attempt At robbery, which occurred yes
terday. in broad daylight, shows that parties
leaving their houses in charge Of servants during
their absence in the summer cannot be too care
full or explicit in their directions and orders. About
10 o'clock yesterday morning well.drcssed man
rung the door.bell of the residence OF Mr.. II. A,
willard, Oh X street, and informed the colored
servant wl.o has charge Of The premises. that he
had been sent by Mr.. Willard to take charge of
the premises; that his the colorcd mans) SER
v ces wero 10 longer wanted, and that he would
NJ once leave, aud Mr. Wll!nrl would settle vita
him at his ,tlice, THIS would be robbcr failed,
however, to convince tho colored man that he
should turn over the house to him, and left with.
ont accomplishing his object. MIR. Willard says
that IL the man still desires situation he can
obtain one By calling when he is at home.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
yuvcn.Ie u,,,,in prcscn,n,iou.

Last evening at regular drill of the National
Rife Cadets, Mt the hall Of the National RiAes,
Lieutenant pomer was presented with hand.
some sworI and belt by Colonel ], o. T. Burnside
in behalf of the Cadets. The recipient was so
much surprised that he could not make a re-
p0nse. II was the intention 70 present uniform
to the member selling the highest number OF
tickets on their last eXcur ion, and as Captain
Stokes had sold the highest number It was
thought best ty the executive committee that as
the captain had uniform, &c, to present 10
Lieutenant Domer a sword us Il mark of appre-
citation by the members of the company.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
THE ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.
The YilIain Not Vet Caught-Mcet!pg OF
The UnIIed Lengue of Aycnkcrs.

Up TO late hour last night Frank Jackson, the
man who is accused of having committed an out
rage on Nellie Morrison, had not been arrested.
The entire police aud detective forces are working
OH the case, and nothing will be left undone to
secure tho fends capture. Lieutenant Austin
and Detective VoSs went to Alexandria yeste day
afternoon, 1t being supposed the man had yone
there, but returned 10 this city in the evening
without hnHihs their man, me IhG reports OF inc
The negro did not accomplish his fieudiSh pur-
pose and the child Is scarcely hurt at all.
The United League of White Avengers, about 200
strong, held meeting at Morrisons house lust
night. This society was formed some three years
ago when Ccphus Jones committed an assault
similar - this. Its object was to take vigorous
measures to suppress OutragoS of the kind in the
future. The meeting WAS a secret one but IL was
and the balance win endeavor to find the offender
II canght-well, he will probably wish he hadn't
lnnn IL
National Republican., 1882-08-02
WILL 1T COME OFF?
a Prospective Yacht Rnce Between tho
Ella Tredwcu and the Americas,

While party of Washingtonians were sca,o in
Harry Hills saloon, New York, OIL the afternoon
of tie dry on which the Sullivan Wilson glove
fight took place the following bet was regstc:c cd:
az. bets NJ. 800 that If the 'Americus will chal
lcnsc tht Tredwrll' Tor the flag that the chul-
leiige will bo accep'cd, ant that Il. will bet NJ.
81 900 that III, 'Treiwell wi | win the race"
This bet was regularly signed and W w,nesscd and
the necessary forfeit put UP. 1t was made in the
peculiar way g ven bernuse the parties conc 'rued
could not, without violating certain rnlrs, lay
money IN the usual way. Names are omitted for
obvious reasons
There are many persons In the District who
would like to sec such q race
National Republican., 1882-08-02

We have on hand about 10 cases
beautiful Lawns at B cts.
About 1,SOO pieces White Goods
of every description. These we
have reduced to the cost of i'm
portat!On, and are cheap.
5000 yards genuine Wamsutta
Sheet:ng, ten-quarter wide, run
ming in length from one to ten
yards, at about rs cts. per yard.
This mako costs 374 cts. to buy
from the agent.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
A IsrIntcr NIIsninn

John l., WiegmGnn, residing at s03 Ninth street
northeast the manager of the National Printing
Company, doing business in tho Corcoran build
ing has disappeared, after disposng Of about 500
Whereabouts is not known. He leaves wife and
family in this city.
National Republican., 1882-08-02

ALETTEa Just received from GENERAL PAUL VAN
DERvoORr Iepurts the vein of the. Railway Mining
COmpany's mines widened 10 Seicn feet and assays
the ores amazes the workers al the mines, See
advertisement of "TEN DOLLARS FOR ONE else
where in our columns.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
DTED.

MUHLEMAN.-On the 3.st OF July, 1852, at $50 q.
NJ, HARRIET r.. vie of Muuric' l.. Mulllenan.
Funeral from residence, No. 2U1 street southeast,
Wednesday ut y. III.
ISt. IOlllS nlnplS nlelSn COnY.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
Tro,,,ur nj the Fair Grounds.

There will be trotling matinee at the Fair
Grounds to-day II the weather permits. There
are some very exciting races in prospect Trains
will be run from the u. d o. Depot " the grounds.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

s:rlye +. a. A. M.-THE MEMBERS OF ANA
w. costa Lodge, No. 81 hereby notified to
meet at their Hall, Anncasi!a d. G.. at o'clock
TlIURSD AI AFTERNOON to attend the funeral
of late Brother. AleSa der Crntchet. from the
residences of his father, ]. T.. Crutchet, No 1901 IL
street northwest, at o'clock. sharp. Members OF
sister lodges fraternally invited. BY order Of the
W. NJ. JOHN ii. KING,
al.,llh
National Republican., 1882-08-02
LOCAL MENTION.
DUBLIC VOICE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 30, 1881.
,GENTLEMES: My husband who
for years was u sufferer from dys-
pcpsia. and IRON which ho could
NOS get relief under the Use of the
most pOpulur medicines, was cured
from thut terrible complaint by
Browns Iron BitteB, can most
cheerfully recommend 1t from suf-
ferer for the disease.
Mrs HUTCHINSON.
fTrowu's Iron Bitters not only
cu es dyspepsia, weakness, malaria,
laSsitudes, but prevents and re-
lieyeS wasting diseases of the liver,
lungs, and kidneys,l
National Republican., 1882-08-02
GENEVA AWARD!

Special and personal attention given to the prepa-
ration proof and trial of in the Court OF Ala
bama Claims, in Washington, ID. c.
An extended experience In the former court, and
unusual facilities for managing these causes, enables
me To render special services to claimants Time for
docketng cases expires January II, 1873. All cases
not entered before that date will be thereafter
totally barred and inaimssibls.
The Court has jurisdiction OF claims for vessels and
cargoeS destroyed by any confederate cruisers, the
wages Of officers and men, their personal effects and
for War Premiums paid from April 1861, to Novem-
bar 1865 Interest is allowed from the time OF the
loss or payment Of premiums until March 81 1871 at
4 per cent. per annum.
Full Information given on application to the uader
signed,
National Republican., 1882-08-02
PosT-oFFIoE MAILS.

Hours OF Their Arrival and Departure.
(onciaily furnished by Colonel d. b. Ainger, post
mastery
National Republican., 1882-08-02
"AIderney DMlry Wngons,r

For Chance TO Make n Fortune
On q small investment see the advertisement else
where OF the Railway Mining Company.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
LADIES GOODS.
-..f..lEs1.T-PI
A-E1 ,PY
E3.-ET-PI

Wanted plenty of help to got rid
of our still immense stock pre-
viOus to removing into our Hand
some New Building.
1t is impossible for us to men,
tiOn all the low prices to which
we have reduced the goods still ON
hand, enough said when we say
that no goods shall be carried into
the new building that a price will
sell.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
THE RAZOR CHURCH.


Jasper divestcd, of coat und vest, fired more
adjectives ut Old Sol than you could shake
stick az. But the congregation soon tired of this
luminous subject and when Brother Jasper be-
came aware Of the nct, he placed another brother
in the pulpit. who, for change, announced the
jasper had told the members Of his flock that The
timo of leaving for home was 7 o'clock
and when "they who had taken city"
reached the depot they found that
the train had been gone an hour. Well, to say
they were mad would be drawing 1t very mild.
Brother Jusper, it seems had ar lived at the depot
is presumably in Richmond by this time But the
LETT; how fare they? When last seen they were
discussing Brother Jasper in terms not very com.
plimentary, and it is probable that when the con-
eregation reach Richmond again Brother Jasper
will have to "moYc, >huah." II Is said he made
Sl SEQ out Of his venture.
National Republican., 1882-08-02

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning.
and delivered In 5lb "Ward" prints, AT 40e. per 10.
Also cottage cheese, sc. per ball buttermilk &c.
per quart, and sweet milk 90. per quart
National Republican., 1882-08-02

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Ierzog. sos Ninth street. near Pennsyl'
Yania avenue.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
hSe POI r L A n T!

"
DR. NJ. NJ. DE MFZA, who has practiced his pro-
fesson in this city for the past fou teen years has
Just returned from visit to South America, and
takes pleasure in apprsins his former PATIENTS and
the public in general that he has decided 10 contine
his practice to the treatment OF Diseases of the fye
only Dr. Dc Neza can sreedly cure all diseases of
the eye by means Of remedy which he has dscoy-
cred. f.ven tntsracts can be III cessiully removed
without the use of Instruments and without pain to
the afflicted Ofhce hours, 10 IL u. M, to y. m.
OF Ninth street northwest. au2-1w
National Republican., 1882-08-02
; posT-oFFICB NOTICE.

nlsJe PosT-oFF1CB NOTICE
Foreign, Malls for the week ending August will
sSsS 4 !e' 9es 1s 5 10 MS for Europe per steam
snip Scyihia via Queenstown Qetters for Germany
4:oa NJ. for France direct, per steamship s., Ger
%sa an ys Hay.e h ts 4 for The
sS mn oT ana Esarps r eAshp hns ns via
THThsDAYEAt S:n a. NJ for Earope, rer steam.
9P iHsSSs Sn 8
%2o a m ior bEnS5one per GiSea,ship Wl.lsnd via
Es;s %a!sasss, s Per ssa%ssip 9 Sty q 7 Hsa
MntiSs
and Scotland must be directed per City Of Rome'l
VA psp sssiP dsse
fsssp nr1 np H fTgsw bess, 4, a 10
Europe, per Steamship Neckar, Via sonihsmp,on
@ VI tGi SsSn ana sro RsS
China and Japan, per steamship Arabic. via San
FIJI Islands, per ;enmship City Of sydney via San
.Ths sabsals oi doses Of trans Pacific mail is sr
as. sS S a ns sss sf an s c% Ss
rlylng on time ~ San Francisco the day of sailing
steamers PEARsoN fIs IfsS sy Postmaster
e<ase TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT
IMMENSE ASSORTMENT
TRUNKS. sATcHEIs. TRAVELLING BAGS
HARNESS SADDLES &C., &C..
AT THE FACTORY
JAMES S. ToPHAM,
4o5 Seventh Street.
PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL TO 1891 PENNSYL-
WANNA AVENUE
Trunks Covered and Repaired promptly by good
s51ys DENTiSr,-HoWT.AN Nd DENTAL AsSO.
~ CIArIoN, No. 2ii Four-ani.a.half street,
ose MSs ps
w be 81 for the tlrst tooth and 80 cents each add.
sss 50 cents each chi tooth % Best Artesi TeaiR msde
aSa d %sa s s rHs sSS to q
The once 70 e' "0~''' W mrssiy sy"'
w cARR5EflfB sAMnH9FA FFApEn
TAR PAPER
INSECT POWDER
PROTECTION HGAINsr MOTH
W. a THOMPSON
mris Pharmacist 7o1 Fifteenth street
nI9sS WAT. L. ENTWISLE
APoTHECARY,
l2Ol Pennsylvania avenue northwest
dealer in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines. Peri
| fumery, Toilet Articles, soaps, Spongps &C.
Prescrpt ions compounded day or night
Soda and Mineral Waters oh drausht the year
round. mr3Gly
e5Ss5e LIVERY AND SALE STA
~ BLES, JOHN II. CLARK. Manager
| NO. lT2iG street. between Seventeenth and Eight
zenith streets,
keeps for hire all the latest styles of Carriages by tho
| hour or month, with drivers IN livers.
ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses.
Particnlar attention given to Boarding Horses
eSg@ IRON RAILINGs SPECIALITY.
ANEAT WROUGHT IRON FENCE
OF half inch iron, put up complete at 50 cents per
| foot
ALSO ALL MISCELLANEOUS IRON WORK.
GEORGE WHITE Il Co.
| mr22-iy 452 Maine avenue southwest.
! e~Siy@ FY0U ARE SUFFERING FROM NEU-
- ralgiA, Headache ToothaGhe, or any pain, ons
! application Of FLUID IIG HrNING viii relieve you
| Sold only al COUGHLIN'S, Masonic Temple non
National Republican., 1882-08-02
DISTRICT BREYITIEs.
Tho Weather To.Dnx

Tor me Middle Atlantic Sdtes. rain, foiotred By
partly cloudy Dediher, southeast 10 southwest ,ginds
slight rise IN temperature loteer barometer.
For Washington, from a. m. 10 riidnioh-
Rain Jo'6owed ty parity cloudy eatier.
Thermometric readlngs,-7a a, m, coo; II a. m.
1922 p. m, G96o; p. M. CS1o; IL p. M. COL
maximum, 1859; minimum, G6lo.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
Ma CoRCONAN GALIERY or ART.

ESD
In ordeS to have the pictures cleaned. the upper
gnlcries Incl, ding the ciagon Room, will be os-
tive closed to the public on and after TU ESDA ,
AUGUST !, until further notice.
The Sculpture and Bronze Galler'e' v Ill remain
oren usual from q. tO 4 D. AdntlnCe free.
BY ordtr of the Board of Trustees.
ail-2t VIM. MACLEOD. Curator.
n~1A. ICE AND SPONGE BAGS, AIR Pill.
RSS LOWS, CUSHIONS. and other RUBBER
GOODS, at COUGULIN'S DRUG STORE
aullf Masonic Temple.
National Republican., 1882-08-02
HOW TO DRESS COOL.
GET WITHOUT DELAY

ETSF Il STORE4
Corner Tenth and Streets,
A Nuns Cloth Coat and Vest, At Sc:
Or o Liyht-tolored English Serge Suit, at sl2;
Or n Calcutta Scersucker Suit, ut Sl35O;
Or a Pongee Coat, at 50;
Or u Linen Suit, at $500;
or a Iilue and White Linen Suit, at IS;
Or Light Cashmere Suit ior g. SlO, or Sl2 worth
double the money;
Or a White or Fancy Duck Vest, from 80 cents up;
Or a Blue Flannel Sut. at about half value;
Or Grey Office Coat. ut 81, Sl5O, -, or ESQ;
Or Black Alpaca Coat for sl.25, 81. 80, or e.
No trouble to show goods Satisfaction guaranteed
at the MI-FIr STORE, corner Tenth and L.
jyi0wSn
National Republican., 1882-08-02
1.-THE SUN DO NOVEL,
Brother Jasper and isis Richmond Flocl
in This City Yesterday.

in This City Yesterday.
Some tine ago Brother Jasper the sun do
move" man, announced from the pulpit of his
church in Richmond that grand excursion would
be given to Washington, and that the salient fea-
ture would be that he would again tackle the
"sun" question. Accordingly yesterday morning,
as the +. F. VS. were turning over in their beds
for a second nap the members of the Jasper con-
gregntion boarded a train in Richmond, with their
lunches packed In baskets and carrying little pic
cnninnies in their arms, to invade this city. The
party arrived here at noon, and, headed by e. Bro
Jasper" they moved to the church corner OF SIKH
and G streets southwest known in the ante bellum
times as