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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
rHE BICYCLE RACES ro-pAY.
ROute OF the eaSIon--PrograInmc q
the Races.

the Races.
Al D O'Clock this afternoon the third annual
races Of the Capital Bicycle Club, which were
postponed from last Saturday on account Of the
rain, will be held at Iowa Circle, corner of Thir-
teenth and streets. Extensive preparations
have been made, and the exhibition promises to
be well worth witnessing. The Circle makes an
excellent race course, rs II is exactly quarter
ola mile In circumference, the line being drawn
about twenty feet out from the inside curb. All
the races will start and finish on the northwest
side in front Of the grand stand. One Of the lead
ing features OF the occasion will be the parade,
starting shortly afler 4 O'clock from the corner Of
Eighth ana II streets, and passing up pennsylvania
avenue TO the Presidents Monsion, and thence by
Vermont avenue, reaching Iowa Circle promptly
at o o'clock.
THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPLETE PROGRAMME
Of the races, giving also the distinguishing colors
No. i. Three miles. Entries-J. Mex. Borden,
Of Capital Club blue; Frank Howard Of lxion
Club Of New York, red, and J. c, Smith, of Eng
No. .. Quarter mile; best two in three heats.
Entrles-I. J. Barber, red Harry T. Davis, green,
and A. +: Huntington, black.
NO. .. Hall mile; two trial heats and q deciding
heat. Entries--L. J. Barber, red; W. T.. Cross
man, brown; Harry 4. Davis, green; A. f. Dun
nington, black, ind Leland D. Howard, white:
Borden, blue, scratch; Edwin H. Fowler, black,
1888 yards start, and Rex Smith, red 65 yards start
No. O. Second heat of the quarter mile race
No. 6. Fancy riding by Rex Smith.
No. 7. Five miles Entries--J. Mex. Borden,
blue; Edwin Ii. Fowler, black, and l.. o. How
ard, white.
No. 8. Third heat Of the quarter. mile race, If
winners nrc not determined In second heat.
, No. o. Deciding neat of the half mile race, by
the first men aud best second In the trial heats.
WIN the exception of the entries in the three.
mile race, all the riders are members ofthe Capital
Club. Gold aud silver medals are the prizes in
each race. The spectators are urged TO add to the
success of the races by keeping the track clear.
complimentary banquet TO The visiting wheellnen
Will take place IN the evening ut the Metropolitan
Hotel. should this afternoon be rainy the races
viii be post Toned 10 Monday, or the first FUR day
following.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The Equine Paradox will be presented at the
National Theater next week, commencing on
Monday evening and continuing every night
through the weak, with the usual Wednesday and
Saturday matinee performances. As its name i'm
plies this is an exhibition of trained horses and
If there is any truth in what has been said by the
press of other cities 1t Is the most wonderful ex-
hbtion of the kind ever seen here. The horses
do almost everything but talk. They Dance see.
saw, roll barrels leap over three horses, give an
imitation court trial, and jaw their mother.in-law
almost rs we'll us some of our leading citizens.
Crowded houses have greeted them everywhere,
and there is no doubt that they will prove gen
uine attraction here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

CHRISTIANA TAYLOR.


Yesterday morning in the criminal court Justice
Wyle considered the motion for now trial in tho
case of ChrisIiana Taylor, convicted for the muir
der of the Fisher children last August. Mr. W.
IT, Browne, the defendants counsel, said he would
lake no further steps to prosecute tie motion, but
would ask That sufficient time be given TO procure
aiidHvijs MS 10 the condition of the mind of the
prisoner. She was poor demenlCd creature,
and he had no idea she would ever dauglG at the
end OF RIPE She would, in bis opinion, die in
few years, and the sole question seemed TO be
tinry or IN u lunHtic nsy lum. They would ask the
President for Communication of sentence. As
SistRnt District Attorney IagguTt interpuscd no OBJ
ciions 10 II postpoucmcnt Judge Wylle said
that at the trial he thought the prisoner was
hardly in her right mind, but that was II question
for the jury to decide, and the insanity had not
been made out. III view Of these circumstances
If sentence was passed lie should jim In an APP
plication for n Communication Of the sentence, lie
would postpone the matter until June /,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
The safc nurgiars sentenced.

Yesterday in the criminal court Judge Wylie
oycrrulcd the motion for II new trial in the case Of
Thomas Jones, alias Woods, Edward Morrill,,
Charles Wood, and Charles Lilly, conyict,d of an
as AMT with intent 10 kill Sergeant u coke Amiss
on the 10th Of last April, The desI crate assault
made ON Amiss by this gang when he discovered
them attempting 10 crack Mr. Fleming safe aud
the pluclty fight he made are Of COURSE remem
bered by everybody. Messls. G. NJ Smith aud y,
Miller appeared IN support of the motion and
Assistant District Attorneys TRggGrt and Moore
opposed II. The motion was argued ut consider
able length but JulgG WyliG said three Of the par
ties had been identified ard that one OF them had
been wounded aud could not explain how 1t oc.
cured lie was satisfied these were the guilty
parties, md II they were allowed TO g. free the
criminal court mi hi US well be closed A notice
off motion in alrc't Of Judgment WAS then given
the motion filed and over uled The prisoners
were then sentenced TO eight years each in the
be appealed TO the court in banc on exceptions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
Two wills Fiicd Y.s,crday.

The VIII OF Elton T. Leayy, Med With tho Rosis-
ter yeste rday, makes the following requests: To
her four daughters, Nellie, Maggie, Annie, and
Catherine, he leaves all her personal property.
10 her daughter Nellie n house and lot In fee
slmpe or AIletl between IhlIleehth,and'a a.
TO her sister Catherine 500 when the real estate
is relieved from its present enCumbrance. TO her
daughters Maggie aud Annie are bequeathed each
a house, adjoining the one mentioned above sub.
feet to Ike charge to Catherine Of slOO and $500
respectively. Maggie aud Nellie Leayy are up-
pointed executives.
The will Of Emma b. Thomson was also filed
yesterday. She leaves TO her daughter, Florence
l.. Tn umas, all Of her personal estate She further
directs that the sum OF 50 600, loan d by her from
her separate estate TO her husband, be In
vested forth benefit of her daughter net subject in
my manner to the control of her fuHra husband.
Charles +. Thompson Is appointed + Executor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

A burglary occurred at the confectionery store
of Madam Velati, at No. 600 Ninth street, between
midnight of Wednesday aud G a, m, Thursday
The thieves gained entrance by breaking into the
carpenter shop on q street, from which they
gained admission 10 the store by forcing open q
rear window, after crossing Il very narrow pas.
sageway, not over three feet wide, They forced
pen the money. drawer tiom which they got be.
uWecU 10 and $50, but We're apparently frightened
muUey.d aver. and no goods were taken. AZ
usual the police furnished no information OF this
robbery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
Snm RinnInY,s Ranenf.

Sam Kingsey's benefit is set for Monday Muy
20, and don't you forget it. If there is any one
man in this town who has tried to please critical
public It is this self-samo sam. For this benefit
"rhe Chimes of Normandy" will be given by the
Washington operate Association, n company that
needs only to be heard TO be appreciated. The
ties, Miss Eva Mills, Mrs L. k. True, MessIs. L. b.
Hay, John o. Pugh, L. =, Sicbo.d, II. A. Forseman
strongsvoices, and includes some of the prctticst
girls in the District, and will be under the di &c
ton of Professor J. p Sousa, the handsome leader
Of the Matine Band. If these combined nt,rac.
tlons arc not sufficient to draw big house. n
benefit. is no good.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
Tho Mnrx Mn.,,lnrton,s E,our.Inn-

The first excursion of the season takes place to-
morrow Sunday 10 occoquan on the steamer
Mary Washington, and fine time viii be expert.
enced by all who are so fortunate as to go. The
reliable old Mary Washington has been entirely
reiited and her tmbcTs In great part renewed,
morrow will be rs nice rs trip upon tie river can
be. the boat will leave the Seventh Street wharf
at o'clock II, M, will arrive at Occoquan about
~ and uitcr giving the pleasure seekers plenty OF
time to swim, fish, and lumble around through the
eneTad dells, win return at z O'clock Tickets
may be had al the wharf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The American Society of Civil Engineers called
on the President yesterday at the White House,
and spent very pleasant time while there. The
members then formed Themselves In various small
parties and visited the various objects of interest
IN the city, several of them going out TO Cabin
when General Sovy smith read n paper on the
Hudson River Tunnel, which was discussed by the
members. The meeting then adjourned sine die.
To-day the society will have an excursion over
the Baltimore Eaud Potomac Railroad TO West
Maryland and Pen'Mar, after which they will
break up and go home,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
Sunday Afternoon Meetings.

committee of arrangements, organized for the
purpose, Is now preparing for course of Sunday
afternoon meetings on the east steps of the Capitol
to be held every Sunday at o'clock p. M, begin.
ming June promimo, at which addresses upon
physical and moral science, Temperance, and all
questions relating TO social and moral economy,
alternated With vocal music, win be given by good
speakers and singers The committee will be in
correspondence with well-known speakers, and
will secure enough to occupy every Sunday In a
zens as desire such meetings. Quartette and choir
singing will be also secured. Persons desiring to
communicate on the subjectwill address Secretary
"Sunday Meetings.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
RED CROSS RELIEF.
Seeds for the Sufferers by tic Floods in the
1TIsstsstnpI valley.


The American Association OF the Red Cross, OF
which Clara Barton is the president, is about TO
close up its relief work in the Mississippi Valley.
Professor ]. d. Hubbell of the Michigan Uni
versty, special agent Of the Red Cross, is now in
New Orleans, having trnversed the entire length
Of the Mississippi Valley, scattering assistance
among the sufferers in mn intelligent and system
attic manner, and leaving behind him subagents
to carry. on the work begun by him while he
pushed forward TO his destination Money, cloth.
ing, &c., have been furnished to many suffering
and destitute families out of tho iunds received
through the board Of trustces--Secreturies Folger
aud Lincoln and Commissioner Lorlng-while
garden seeds In abundance have been shipped 10
NY
LARGE QUANTITIES OF SEEDS
have also been purchased at New Orleans by Pro.
lessor Hubbell, and distributed by him among the
farmers in the lower portion of the Valley. Full
reports OF the work done have not yet come TO
hand; buta handsome sum, counting money, medi.
out through the efforts Of the Rcd Cross orgaiiiza
ton since the issuance Of its call all the expenses
OF which, such as printing, postage, clerical assist,
ance, &c, have been betrayed out Of the means OF
Its central committee.
THE FIRST AND LARGEST Contribution
came from Newton Edmunds, of Yaukton, Oak,
and the next largest from CHARLES $. Neal, secre-
tnry of the san Francisco Stock and Exchange
Board. The mission of the Red Cross l. rapidly be.
coming understood, aud letters OF sympathy and
support are reaching the central committee by
particularly Interested IN Miss Bartons work are
the members of the Howard Association whose
holy mission during the yellow fever epidemic
will be well remembered. From over tile water
come words of cheer from the Red Cross people of
n II Europe, and q Grand Duchess of Baden has,
among others, written letter 10 Miss Barton on
the successful initiation of her work, such as but
few women have ever received. AS originally
formed the RED Cross organizations abroad only
applied their efforts ~
soFTENtNG THE sUFFERfNGs
caused by war, but under the stimulus of the
example set by the United States in extending the
scope of the Red Cross so as TO include the suffer-
ngs resulting from pestilence floods, fGmincs, fire,
aud other national calamites Russia has already
added these features ~ her Red Cross work, and
IT. is probable that the other European nations will
ultimately full into line. recent number of the
81. Petersburg Coos stated the amount of surplus
finds in the hands of the Red Or, IS Society Of
Russia TO be more than n million of roubes, or
nearly 100000. OF this sum five hundred lhou-
sand roubles are held as reserve fund, to be used
only for relief in war; tut the remainder, which
is constantly increasing through the contributions
OF benevolent people, is designed for the same
character Of work which the American organiza-
ton has been doing in the Mississippi Valley
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The promise of new, bright, and sparkling .
variations Of the programme has been faithfully
kept this week by Snelb kers Majestic Combina.
ton in its presentations of varieties at the
Theatre Comlque, The olymplan Quartette, the
Nautch dance, and other attractions surpassed
the expectations OF ALL and the general opinion
has been that the troupe eXcels alike in burleque
vaudeville, or variety. Next week an entirely
new ill will be presented, the programme In.
Guiding Messrs. Whenlley and Traynor, the great
est team of speciality artists the variety stage
matinee will be given to. day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
WASHINGTON AND OHIO.
sale OF the Railroad Bearing the Above
Nnnc-An Important Link.

For some time rumors have been n1oat to the
effect that snle OF the Washington and Ohio Rail-
road about to be effected. 1t is now given out
that the sale has been made to the Baltimore,
Cincinnati, and Western Railway. Inquiry OF
parties who are likely to know the intentions OF
the new company develop some very interesting
particulars of very great Importance to this com
munity. The purpose of the purchase Is to con-
struct the road through to Cincinnati as was
originally intended. 1t is wel.known that the
old company had contemplated this action, but
has been unable TO carry out the programme 1t
is Understood that the new owners will i'm
mediately
BOND THE ROAD FOR FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS,
and q syndicate has been formed to carry 1t. Jay
Gould ana eX-SeCretafy Blaine are mentioned as
among the proprietors of the new enterprise. A
line Of route about the same as the original sur.
vey will be followed, and the work Of Coustruc-
ton will be pushed with energy. The proposed
line is about midway between the Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio roads, and
runs
SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER,
through district not presenting great engineer
ing difficulties, as was the cuse with either OF the
other lines. There no large towns on the line
of the route but 1t goes through very rich coal
and iron territory, and one of The chief purposes of
the enterprise is to give this natural wealth an
outlet. II is anticipated that coal and iron fields
| OF great value aud magnitude may thus be made
available. The road will be finished through TO
| Cincinnati as soon as practicable and will have
the further advantage to the public of furnishing
ullOllcT through luc DSlWtGll lHS East una West,
and one which will be independent in It's opera.
tions. Baltimore will, for the present at least,
BE THE EASTERN TERMINUS
| of the line This will require the construction OF
| a piece OF road over the forty miles between here
| and Baltimore, and furnish an additional railway
| line between these cities II is not determined
just what course the road will pursue between
these points, but line between the two roads now
| in operation will be the probable route.
a SURVEY HAS BEEN MADE
of this portion Of the contemplated road, but II is
not finally adopted as the true course. il was not
| learned at what point the new road will enter
| Washington or where the depots will be located
| these being matters left for future determination
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
LOCAL MENTION.
1)URLIC VOICE.

WASHINGTON, d, c., Jan, 4, 1882.
GENTLEMEN:
lnrenewing our orders for Browns
Iron Bitters II may be of satisfac-
ton for the public to know that we
receive the most tlattering encomi-
ums from our customers In regard
TO the efficacy and genuine merit
ofthis medicine,
WHIrES1DE d WALTON,
Pharmacists, 1921 Pennsylvania av.
browns Iron Bitters is a true
tonic. A cure for Dyspepsia, Iudi-
gcstion, Weakness, and all wasting
diseases
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

That Is what all Of The fist la -', about the
elegant new stock Of goods JUS no" IN Tayor
Hulty's. There is no question as to the cor;,ct-
ness Of TIE statement, as look through thg ,t0ck
Will cadily demonstrate. The drys es ave siWply
perlec len, and there are some decided MOVE ics.
No mount of capital or dOsh or spirit or show
can nike he lace II long years ofcarylul study Of
the vans Of u community, una with this fact in
view this r'Ock has been selected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The performances ut this beautiful and cosy
biJou garden theater have attracted large num-
bers of ladies and gentlemen every evening, and
the best evidence that the programme and artists
are of the highest order can be found in the fact
that the audience do not ovince any desire 10
leave until the very last number has been played.
The really wonderful performances of Captain
Beach, the man-fsh, and Miss La selle, the water
queen in the glass tank filed with water; the
@ra juggling of Mons. Bushnell, introducing his
flock of trained pigeons; the fine character songs
and lightning changes of Mr. Flcury; the
sprightiy acting, singing, and dancing of Miss
Thomas; the operate guns of the Misses Gordon,
Cas,lcton, and Mr.. Daniorth; the amusing Dutch
songs and Hebrew imperSonatioms of George
Kaine, and the cornet sOos of Mr.. Jaeger receive
so many encores that If they were all responded
TO the perform would last till and O'clock
In the morning. Driver has hit the public taste,
and the public of Washington have shown their APP
probation his enterprise aud will no doubt, CON
tinue to do so i'll the future. An excellent pro-
gfamme has been prepared for next week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20
A KENTUCKY QUARREL.
senator williams and Representative
blackburn Have a Difficulty.

The publication in New York paper yesterday
morning Of the details OF controversy between
Senator Williams and Congressman Blackburn, Of
Kentucky, was n most complete surprise to all
save the few intimate friends of the parties who
have for some days been endCayoring to patch up
the difficulty and avoid any publicity. There ap-
pears to be no reason TO doubt that the correspond
ence as published actually pa sod between the
parties. Representative Blackburn expressed
much surprise, when his attention was called to
the publication, that 1t should have reached the
public. " am in no way responsible for its pub
ticatiou," he said, land / neither affirm or deny
its correctness. have nothing whatever TO say
upon the subject"
REPRESENTATIVE BLACKBURN WAS
In conference with some friends in one of the
House committee rooms yesterday, as is sup
posed with reference TO this matter; subsequently
it was arranged that, i'll the absence of Senator
Hampton, who has thus far acted as the friend of
Senator Williams, Senator Beck should represent
him, and that conference should be held in the
afternoon at which Senators Williams and Beck
and Representatives Blackburn and Carlisle would
eudeavOr to adjust the difficulty definitely and
amicably. The personal interview between Scna
tor Williams and Representative Blackburn, which
was arranged by Senator Beck and Representative
Carlisle acting as their mutual friends, took place
yesterday afternoon in the Senate cloak ROOM and
resulted in an amicable adjustment of their mis-
understanding upon terms mutually satisfactory.
1t is understood that Mr.. Blackburn Withdrew an
offensive letter which he had written TO Senator
Williams.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The closing performance of the season at FordI
Opera House will take place on Tuesday, May %
on the occasion of the benefit of Mr.. Joseph s
sessford, the genial treasurer of the Opera House
by strong company will appear as Major Uel
itagton dc Boots IN the deli ghiul comedy of" Ev.
crybOdy's Friend" The play Is good one, an6
the occasion better, 80 that there is no doubt of
large audience and genuine benefit,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

The doctors of New York city, hundreds of
whom have personally visited speers Vineyards
during tie wine making season. say his port
grape wine has proved to be pure, unadulteruted,
Of fine favor and tonic properties and is unsur.
as'cd for It's restorative powers and they pre-
scribe it rs n very superior wine. The principal
churches in New York aud Brooklyn use ii for
communion. For sale by druggists and grOcers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

=, Extra long and heavy CoLoRED PLUMEs, at n,
eL25, to " and ~
Elegant TIPS in BLACK, at &c, sOc, s5c, to toc.
FLOWERS, lovely French Flowers large sprays
2c., sc, b0c., and 75c.
our entire stock OF TRIMMED GOODS nj areat re-
dnctl0n especially our large assortment OF Pattern
hnta aud bOnncts, VIII have to be sold. even az
sacrifice. -
RIBBoNsi R1BBoNsi Tho greatest drive ever
offered. Thousands OF dollars worth Of RIBBONS
TO be sold less than Importers prices,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses aut
gents clothing, witches jcwelry, &c. Call on OF
address Herzog, sos Ninth street. near Pennsyl'
yanin avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

Fresh Alderncy butter churned every morning
and delivered IN I5lb. Ward" prints at 4jc per lb
Also cottage cheese Sc per BALL butterlnilk, 90
per quart and sweet milk DC. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

THE JEWEL cigar, cents straight is for sale at
Norcoe's, 1907 Pennsylvania avenue. (Widc.open
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-20

LAcEs, IACEs, in cream, white, and black az
o. % TO e. n ward.
SILKS, SAT1NS, at ably low prices
LACE FICHU5 aud sCARES and mnde-up LACE
GOODS below market value.
R%DOn't fail to call at KINGS PALACE, a4sev.
enth street northwest.
S14 Seventh street