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National Republican., 1882-07-15
LnMer GcSlnr Point.

The daily excursions to Lower Cedar Point are
constantly growing in popular favor The steamer
Jane Moselcy Is peculiarly adapted to this purpose
her commodiOuS decks and well appointed cabins
ahording ample accommodations for the large
parties who daily make this trip. Besides being
roomy the Moseley Is good sailer, and gets
through the water between here and % the Point"
in about four hours arriving at the wharf shortly
after l o'clock, Short races between her and the
KeypOrt are of frequent occurrence, in which the
latter invariably gets left. On board the Mose'ey
is n band, not one of those two-penny bands so
frequently found on excursions, which harrow up
your feelings and make you wish for an explosion,
but good baud of profes iOnals, who blow with a
will and an inner crnscousness of being TN the
light key. The Point" is kept in first class
| order The pavilion dining. rooms are neat and
clean aud the waters attentive The dinner that
is served is well worth n trip down the river.
chicken are among the delicaces to satisfy the
appetite whetted by the bliny breeze. The beach,
which is quite, eX ensivc, affords u splendid OPP
portunity for MI 80 inclined to take header
The bath.houscs are in charge of assistants who
minister to the comfort of the bathers. The boat
leaves the Point at o'clock and reaches her wharf
at the foot of Sixth street at about $3.50 Ocl ock.
The officers the boat and at the Point are courte-
Ous aud attentive AMI by their pleasant treatment
of all with whom they come in contact make the
trip doubly enjoyable. There IL 10 plcasanter
way OF putting in a day than by this trip tn Lower
Cedar Point. The boat starts at a convenient
hour, and what's still more In its favor, returns
early enough at night to permit every one to be ac-
commodated on the sireet-cars. Under the pres
ent efficient management these excursions are
sure of being q success.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
More Water in South Washington.

Since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing has
been removed from the Treasury building to its
new quarters the deni2ens of South Washington
in the neighborhood of that and the other public
buildings, whose water supply had been scant
enough before. hive been living in absolute want
of IA proper supply Of that necessary of life. The
state of affairs is becoming ntolerable, and 1t is
high time that something should be done for the
relief of that portion Of the city, which has, be-
sides, been building up so FIST of late that the
supply would even under the most favorable cir
culnslnncts, never have exceeded the actual de-
mand In many houses the water pipes in the
fully opened, and in none the water. supply is suf
fceut for this season of the year. 1t is proposed
seek relief by the laying OF an additional twelve
inch main from street northwest to street
southwest through the Smithsonian grounds and
petition to that feet is now in circulation. 1t
is 10 be hoped that prompt action will be taken
soon to remedy the evil
National Republican., 1882-07-15
THE GRAND JURY,
They Find no New Prcscntrncnts ana ar,
Disc.tnrued.

Shortly before IL O'Clock yesterday morning the
grand jury came into the criminal court Amer
the clerk had called their names and asked the
usual question, Foreman Hutchinson in reply
said, "wo have found no Indictment" Judge
Wylie asked II any indictment had been laid be-
fore them. Mr.. Hutchinson said they had con-
sidercd the testimony laid before them and made
no prescntment. "Then you make no present
ment2" said Judge Wyle. NO, SIR" was the
foremans answer. The District attorney informed
the court that there was no further business for
the grand jury. Judge Wylle thereupon thanked
the jurors for the way they had dispatched busi.
ness and adjourned them until the 9th OF next
October.
1t is said that the decision of the grand jury with
regard to the evidence relied upon by the prose.
cuton to connect Senator Kellogg with the alleged
conspiracy wns made Thursday, AMI that this de-
cision was unanimous. 1t YVES 10 tho effect thht
nothing had | cen shown which would WARRANT
his presentment. The SIS Of the other allie ed
yesterday, when they were also d.smi. sed by
vote of 10 10 A. as above stated. The action OF me
grand jury taken in connection with the fnct thnt
the government counsel raised no objection to Its
adjournment until October, and tho further fact
that the statute OF limitation Will in very Few
ays.bepin to run against oil the star route cases
not covered by existing indictments, is generally
accepted rs showing that there is no substantial
foundation for the recent ruInors connecting MT
Kellogg und various other unnamed members OF
conspiracie4 through the alleged improper receipt
of moneys from contractors or otherwise. IL Is
looked upon as a mean attempt to slnircn the
character Of Senator Kellogg 9nd Others.
Senator Kellogg received telrgraphlu dispatch
from New Orleans last night signed by Pinchback.
distinction of party, saying. THE harder they
throw you, the higher you bounce"
National Republican., 1882-07-15
EXCURSIONS.
where 60 spend N Cool and Com Portable
Sunday.


Tomorrow morning at $50 the Mary Washing
ton will ltavc Seventh. street wharf for Occoquan
Falls and Mount Vernon Springs returning TO the
city at S p. m. The steamer goes down every day
10 these popular places. See the advertisement.
The Lady of the Lake will go forty miles down
the river to morrow evening at $3.50 p. M, return
ing at s o'clock No liquors will be sold on the
boat. Fare, fifty cents children half price,
to Qunniico Pavilion, leaving its wharf at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Fare round trip,
fifty cents.
Lower Cedar Point has become the favorite re-
sort of Wa.hngtonans, anu large crowd of
pleasure. seekers go down every day 10 enjoy the
delightful lathiiiI, isning, grabbing, and boating
that may be found there. To. morrow morning
hsE TSn Tnsrf ". Point M sGont sSS so m Tns
management do not allow any improper per-
sons upon the boat, and every person may rest
assured that day spent on the Jane Moseley and
at Cedar Point will be pleasant one The fare
Tor the round trip is 30 cents children half price.
An excellent dinner may be hal at the Point.
The commodious W. W. Corcoran will leave the
city at o'clock sharp tomorrow afternoon for u
trip down the river, stopping at Marshall Hail.
The boat VIII returI'at o'clock. Round trip, hity
cents For the week-d day trips ofthe Corcotan see
the advertisement
The first excursion of the Georgetown Catholic
Union will take place oil the 25th, and 1t promises
to be one of the finest aud largest of the season.
special feature will be boat race between
Messrs w. G. Mckinney, of the Potomac Boat
Club, and X. Somers, Of the Plate Printcrs Rowing
Association. AS thi is the first time these gentle
have had the pleasure of testing their superb
citing contest Is expected. Mr.. Bode Will not row
as previously published
National Republican., 1882-07-15
A Youthful Thief.

Annie Bracket an s.year-old colored girl was be-
fore tho police court yesterday for shop.lifting,
and wCs connected with nine distinct thefts She
was prosecuted for but two however, and was
sent TO jail for thirty days in each. Another small
colorcd girl, named Molle Walker, Il companion
of the prisoner, testified that she and Annie went
to stores together, and she watched while Annie
stole the things and put them in the basket. bas
ket.ull of tie stolen property was shown to the
court. She also sialed that cOloTed woman
named Sarah White bought the ,pd, from them,
and asked them to steal her some pctticoats and
lawn. Sarah White, the cClorcI woman who re-
ceived the stuff from the girls WAS charged with
receiving stolen goods knowing them to have
been stolen. Mulie Walker, the aCGOmpl plicc, tesi-
fed that Sue and the defendant sold some petit
coats and other things to defendant. This case
was continued for evidence for the defence.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
A BRUTAL ASSAULT
Made Upon Major KInE While In tic
Discharge of His Duty.


Mr. Charles C. saier, an employe Of the Wash
ington and Georgetown Railroad Company, yes
terday made brutal attack on Major King, the
agent of the s. p. c. A.. In the company's stables
in Georgetown. The latter had called on PEST
dent Hurt to inform him of the bad behavior Of
some boys having in charge the hill horses of the
railroad company. Mr.. Hurt asked him TO ex-
plain the matter to Sailcr and went away. As
soon as Hurt was out of sight sailer beggn tor
rent of profanity aud abuse, grabbed Major King
by the throat, and endeavored TO throw him down
Hight of stairs. The Mnjorwas i'll ana unable to
make any defense. SailGr Is described as pow
erful man and has the reputation
OF BEING GREAT BULLY.
After having large part Of HIS beard pulled out
and his body badly bruised King managed to get
away from his nsSailant. But he was again pnr-
sued, and struck in tine ihce ard stunned After
this saler drew pistol and threatened King with
bleeding prousely, was laid out at the police
station ini Georgetown and DR.. sheekels sum.
moned. Ice was applied to his wounds, and after
several ilnting spells, ho sufficiently recovered to
leave the station, though In
VERY DISABLED CONDITION.
Warrants will be obtain for Saiers arrest, and
he will lie vigorously prosecuted. The otlense is
especially serious in view of the fact that Major
King is n commissioned officer and was in the dis
charge of his duty at the time of The assault. The
probably take special action in the matter, and
It is supposed the company will remove
The assault was unproyoked, cowardly,
and inexcusable in the extreme. Major
King has done more for the supp ession of
He is indefagGblc In his efforts to ferret out the
brutal scOundrcls who mnltreat their dumb ser.
wants, and is uniformly courteous and p.iic. Not
long since in the pursuance of his duty he was at.
tackled by three rulllan!, but happily worsted
them. Every friend Of animals and every hater OF
and ii IS to be iervenily hoped that his nssdilant
Will get the full extent OF the law.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Will or,he Ln,c John Ross,

The VIII OF john Ross was yesterday filed witt
the Register, 70 his son, Henry Peterson Ross
son of his first wife, endowment Insurance funds
in the sum of $1,000, $1,000 in United States gov.
ernment per cent bonds, and one share of stock
in Goodcnough Silver Mining Company To hi,
wife Matilda, al cash in bank, probably over
81 800 $3.50 del osited for safe. keeping with hei
father, one share ut stocein the National Fair As
socatiOn. together with everything apuertninuG
to his business at 3O9 Seventh street, and $500 due
the tesla or from his brother, Henry Ross BY a
codicl dated July 8, the bequest of $1,000 10 II. z
Ross is, at his death, left to Wofgnng Hummer
National Republican., 1882-07-15
MOUNT VERNON.


The frequent arrival of steam launches and of pri-
vate yachts at Mount Vernon, bringing parties who
land without being willing pay the usual charge
has convinced the ladies OF the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation, who have just closed their annual council,
that some misrepresentation must exist In the mind
Of the public and they therefore publish the follow
ing notice. hoping that 1t will protect the Association
from further Infringement of its rights:
National Republican., 1882-07-15
EnrlfaNn SfHlnn

are becoming yearly m,re popular and the busi-
ness hou eS whose success is the most marked are
taking great pains in their selections of English
novelties. Taylor & Hufty have taken the lead in
tho sc goods for some time, indeed their range of
selections includes many things not TO be found
elsewhere. They are about making an immt nse
reduction in their goods for the sake of still far
ther intr. uucing them. Admirers of fine goods
should not fail to examine these exquisite articles
Some Of their gents goods are well worth visit
to lock at, even OH III, SO hot days. During the
coming weeks there will be very many rare bar
gains offered, aud these goods viii be still more
fully appreciated.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Tho CoIored school Trustees.

A largely attended meeting OF colored citizens
was held last night at the colored Masonic Hall
on Seventh street, for the purpose ofiudlrsng as
pirans for the position of school trustees for the
seventh subdivision (colored schools in the new
Board of Trustees to be appointed by the Commits
sloners. W. Calvin Chase was chosen chairman
Allen Smith secretary, A resolution was adopted
recommending John IL. Brooks aud Profes 3oI
Richard T. Greener for tue trustee ship, because OF
their opposition to mixed schools aud commit :
tee consisting of Mes rs. Chase. Stewart, Black
Smith, and the Rev. ii. Bayley, was appointed to
walt upon the Commissioners and request the ap-
pointInent OF the gentlemen named.
National Republican., 1882-07-15

The attendance at the 1hite House grounds
on Saturday afternoons gis becoming large,
among the throng, The exquisite music Of the
Marine Band, under the leadership of Mr.. John
Pnilip Sousa, is the attraction. The programme
for this afternoon is as follows March, Second
Regiment" Reeves; overture, queen of Spades" 7"
Suppe; song, "st. Agnes Eve" Sullivan; waltz,
"Ihe Hus'Grs," Hartmann; grand fantasia,
Giroha- Girohe." Lecocq; caprice, The orisinal
Turkish Patrol" Getry; collOcatlom " Iuierna-
tional Congress" Sousa.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
EyIdcn,Iy Something Crooked.

To the Editor OF THE HEFUhLIcANi
l bought quantity of furniture Of dealer in
tract was drawn up aud / had left the store the
amount of the Lill was increased-the figures on
the contract raised to q larger sum, and that sum
demanded. Is his crooked " transaction, and
ifsl, Of what nalure2 An nexplana!ion will greatly
oblige ASUBscRlBER.
[If you had signed the contract and the altera-
tions were subsequently made the transaction
was a decidedly crooked" one. See Revised
Statutes of the United States relating to the Dis
trict Of Columbia title, crimes, and oilenses, Sec
tion 1857, which, from u cursory examination,
would seem to be applicable to the case.-ED.
REPl
National Republican., 1882-07-15
D,s,r,ct aoyernment AHnirs.

Building permits were Issued yesterday to DR.
A. Y. Garnett to make repairs in rear of 1917 and
1919 New York avenue northwest, to cost sl5
c. II. Miller, to make repairs at corner of and
Seventh streets northwest, to cost $50; A. s. Cay
wood, to make repairs at northeast corner OF New
York uvenue and Ninth street northwest, to cost
$50; James NJ johnson, to build two brick dwell.
ings on Jefferson place, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets northwest, 10 cost 50, go; w
b. Webb to build one brick store and ohce or
Pennsylyania avenue, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets northwest, to cost $1,000.
Bids will he received by the Commissioners unit
material lie stairway and hall floors of the Sum
ner gpnOOl building,
National Republican., 1882-07-15
The Auton,, Repnrt.

IN the copying of their report, Drs Sewers and
Hartlgan neglected to indicate that the letter of
Dr. p. ]. Murphy was not given in full. The fol-
lowing were the eliminated portions: I" Our con-
versaton regarding matters were strictly private,
and yOu will excuse me from making any further
statementregarding it," 80 Il regret exceeding y
that subsequent events have trRnspired which
might influence public opinion in our regard.
We were not present to establish the sanity or in
sanity of the culprit, because that was beyond or
power but merely to give authoritative evidence
of the presence or absence of disease manifesto
in the cndnver subjected to our insIeclion."
Hnrligan 'ate in card 10 the Jubic 1--WE omitted
part, of Dr. Murphy's tier which did not be- r
upon the the point we were discussing and which
were not s.enial in the making up of our report
National Republican., 1882-07-15
The Puhiir S.hnnIs

The exchequer of the School Board having
been replenished by the appropriations for the
current fiscal year having become available,
active work has been commenced to carry out
various improvements decided upon heretofore.
The most important changes will be that recon-
mendcd by the safety committee of substituting
iron staircasGs in the sumner School building for
the present one aud the alterations and additions
in other buildings as suggested by the committee,
The usual annual repairs at ull the public schools
are being rapidly carried out. The new board
will meet to-day, and among the more important
tasks which win deyolye upon II will be the selec
ton of sites for tho three new school houses TO be
L,,flt
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Tha FntnI Toy.PIntoI.

Two more victims OF the toy pistol have come
to light in the persons of Michael Shea, a boy II
years old, living in Jackson alley, who shot him
self in the hand with a toy.pistol on the Fourth
of July is now suffering with LOCK- jaw, and In a
critical condition; and Thomas Henry Hallaran,
a white boy about years old, who died Wednesday
at the residence of his parents 200 Twenty second
street northwest, of lockjaw, caused by toy -pis-
tol Shot. wound. after four DAYS suffering.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Tho Fnninun EiIih.

The famous Filth Maryland Regiment will 90
into camp at Cape May July 49, and remain until
the 2sth. The facilities for reaching this famous
resort by the lines Of the, Pennsylvania Railroad
are of an admirable character ana the fact of the
visit of the Fifth is of sufficient attraction to com.
mend itself to those Of our citizens who are unable
to make an extensive trip, and who are in need OF
a few days recreation. Ample accommodation
will be provided for all who may visit Cape May
during the encampment. Fare, round trip $3.50.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
ernpo Cul,urc nnd Fort WING,

Mr.. A. Speer, of New Jersey, one Of the largest
grape producers in the East, commenced, but II
few years ago, in small way, to make wines
from currants nnd black berries and other fruits.
He now controls large vineyards of the Oporto
grape from which his famous Port Grape Wine is
made and which chemists and physicians say
rival the world for its beneficial effects ON weakly
and aged persons aud the cOnsumplivc. For sale
by Druggists and GrCCcTs,
National Republican., 1882-07-15
81. matthew,s ChoIr ExcursIon.

The ST. Matthew'S choir annual excursion will
leave for Fortress Monroe this evening at o'clock.
The train will connect with the Bay Line Of
steamers at Baltimore for Old Point returning at
an early hour Monday morning, The few tickets
remaining may be secured this morning fro.a Mr..
L, Z, Cannon, room 10, CorCoTan building
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Mnne fnr nrunknr.I..

My husband had drunken habits he could no
overcome until Parkcrs Ginger Tonic took ava!
his thirst for slimulants restored his old energ!
OF mind and nerves, and gave HIM strength TO at
tend 10 business.-CinoInnat Lady.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
THE WITNESS WAS cRoss. ExAMlyED

by Mr. Wilson at considerable length. He stated
that he is book keeper of the finance division of
the Post Ollice Department. Mr.. Wilson covered
some of the papers so as to only expose the sigma
being Miners. Counsel for the government OBJ
jccted to this method of examination, and Judge
Wyie ruled that the paper could not be covered.
Inspector Woodward identified certain papers re-
lang to route OILS, from Tres Alamos 10 Clifton,
i'll Arizona, one of John w. Dorsey's contracts.
Route A, ,li0, from Eugene City to Bridge Creek,
Oreg was next considered. The usual documen-
tary evidence was put in, and then Mr.. Bliss said
this was the last route on which they would have
occasion to examine the papers The trial was
then adjourned ill Monday.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
National RiGe Exe,;rsion.

The long looked-for excursion of the National
Rifles will take place Tuesday evening. The
steamer w, W. Corcoran will leave the Seventh
street wharf at O'Clock for Marshall Hall return
ing 20 the city at ~ p. m. From the number Oi
tickets &C. d here is no doubt The boat will take
down u large party Of Washington's best people.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The weather To.Day

Tor me Middle Atlantic States, fair Ded'her, B0h
lSinds, mostly souuuesicrly, stationary temperature
stationary or higher pressure.
For Washington, from a. m. TO mfdnfoh-
Slightly ,rdrmer, fair Weather.
Thcrmomctrc readngs.-7 n. M, l.so; II a. m.
1859; p M, $40; p. M, 1900. IL p. M, 70.Oo
maximum, SS5o minimum. 67.4o
National Republican., 1882-07-15

Attention Is called elsewhere In our columns to
the advertisement of the RAILWAY MINING Conf
PANY of Montana, where limited opportunity is
offered for investments that will pay from 100 to
1000 per cent. as soon as the mines are in full
working order. For particulars address r. J. SPEN-
GER, 1712 J. STREET, CITY.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
THE STAR-RoUTE TRIAL.
Tho Testimony Yesterdny-AdJournme
UntII sJondny.

In tho star-rOue trial yesterday Mr.. ]. f. H..
Blos Unidentified Pecks handwriting on paper
giving the number of men and animals required
on route A, ,l55 He did not know the signature.
The witness also recognized papers relating to the
route in Miners and Rerdells handwriting and
other documents. The body of letters written by
Governor Pitkin and Chief-Justice Thatcher, of
Colorado, to Mr.. Brady, recommending an increase
of service on route IS, 1884, was identified as being
in Rerdell's handwriting, though The signatures
were not. Three signatures purporting to be these
of citizens living on the route on petition for in
crease of service between Canyon City and Fort
McDetmott were identified as having been written
by Miner.
National Republican., 1882-07-15
"AIaerncy Dn,ry yynron,.,

Fresh Aldcrney butter churned every morning
and delivered IN 1Slb Ward" prints, at 40c. per ID
Also cottage cheese, Sc. per ball; buttermilk. 90
per quart, and sweet milk &c. per quart
National Republican., 1882-07-15
Tn COnseuuence

of the great reduction OF prices on all woOlens our
sale of cashmere suits in the last few weeks has
been Unprecedented; however we have yet suifi
cient quantity to select from which we offer at
tempting prices. Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh
4
National Republican., 1882-07-15

TEN PER CENT. discount on Trunks, satchels and
Travelling Bags, Harness, Saddles, &C., at Top
hams, 425 Seventh street, previous TO removal to
1881 pennsylvania avenue northwest.
National Republican., 1882-07-15

The Saturday evening excursions Of the fnvorit,
steamer w. w. Corcoran leave at o'clock sharl
and return about n. m.
National Republican., 1882-07-15

THE CIGAR for duplicate orders is Morcoes
Jewel" Liberal discount to the trade. 1907
Pennsylvania avenue (wido.open doors.)
National Republican., 1882-07-15
VIM. D. ENTwIsLR
19ol Pennsylvania avenue northwest
n1g~ IRON RAILINGs A SPECIALITY.
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.
GREAT REDUCTIONS
AT
THE MISFIT STORE,


The large business Of the past season compels us
make extensive alterations We therefore viii close
the entire stock of spring and summer clothing re-
gardleSs OF cost,
Partial list OF bargains
40 cents for Office Coats, worth 10 cents.
50 cents for Duck Vests, worth 81
10 50 for All-Linen suits, worth 81
50 or extra an quality Linen Suits, worth 80.
81 for Alpaca Goats, worth sl.50
~ for Boys Suits worth SO.
SO for Boys suits, worth $40.
"a for Mems Blue Flannel suits. worth $40.
50 for Blue Flannel Suits, worth SIS.
Sl2 for best Yacht Cloth Suits, worth go.
els for Myrte-green Yacht Cloth Suits, worth VS.
s. for Blue and Wnite Mixed All-Linen Suits, worth
sl9
90 for best made English Seersucker Suits worth 80
Sli for Calcutta Scers ucker Suits. worth SIS.
30 for best Nun Cloth Cont and Vest worth $40.
s. for finest Pongee Goats. worth $40.
- for good Pants. worth 1890
~ for fine All-Wool Pants, worth So.
"a for Custom Made Pnnls, cheap at 30.
3 Ter finest French Cashmere Pants worth si2.
sl5 for Black Atwood Diagonal Suits, worth $50
rs for Black Broad. Cloth Suits, worth so.
Sl25 for Linen Busters, worth 81.
Fine white and fancy Duck Vests regardless of cost
1915 for Drap d Etc Coats. worth sG
S. for finest Drap D cte Coat and Vest, worth Sl2.
OUR MOTTO: " No Trouble to Show Goods" Sat
isaction guaranteed to every purchaser atthe
M I SFIT STOR r. Fl,
CORNER TENTH AND STREETS,
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