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National Republican., 1883-08-31
EAST MAsIIINGTnN.

Eureka council, Sons of Jonadab, hold a
very we'll attended meeting at Washington
hall last night. Tho membership Of this
council is rapidly increasing.
A colorod man named George Adams, who
is in the habit of getting staggering drunk
and roaming about the streets of East Wash
ington making himself generally disagreeable,
was taken in tow by officer Shelton, of the
eighth precinct, last nigth and locked up.
Preparations are being made for calico
party at the Eastern Presbyterian church, on
Eighth street. between + and q northeast,
carly in September.
Two telegraph wires have been blown down
at the foot of Eleventh street.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
SMOKE the Longfellow Cigar. You'll like
Attempt nt nIghwny Robbery.

Cries of murder and police about half-past
seven o'clock last night attracted large crowd
at the corner of Thrteen.and-a-ha and c
streets. On going to that vicinity man was
seen pounding another and attempting to rob
him. The man who was being beaten, a
respectable white man, neatly dressed, ran
away on theapproach Of Officers Dunnigan and
Shilling. The assailant was taken TO the station
house with much trouble and locked up. He
proved to be the notorious negro, Sonny
Gibbs, who is well known to the police. The
nun who had been attacked was not to be
found, and Gibbs was locked up for profanity,
Persons who witnessed the affair stated that
the negro rough had been lounging about
that vicinity all day, making himself dis
agreeable and attempting TO create row.
The man who had been attacked was coming
down Thirteen nd-a-half street, and when
he came near Gibbs, the latter sprang on him
aud began to beat him. 1t is not known how
badly the man was hurt but some state that
no was cut in tho face and neck.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
The spencerian business college

on Monday, Sept. 3, opens its twentieth year
of useful work in this community. From
the beginning the highest talent has been
employed in each of its departments of
training, and the permanent welfare of the
community and the future interests of young
people have been its constant care.
This institution ranks high among the in
fluences that have contributed to the business
prosperity of Washington. Citizens justly
hold il in high esteem and the majority of
students who enter tho college do so with a
purpose to complete the full course and enter
upon active business life.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
TRoTTING MATINEE.
Two Fair Races Under the Auspices OF the
Washington Driving CIub.

Washington Driving Club.
The trotting matinee at the Ivy City track
yesterday afternoon, under the auspices of tho
Washington Driving club, was well attended,
fully 500 people being in attendance. The
threatening aspect of the weather kept good
many persons from going out, but those that
did were amply rewarded. The races, of which
there were two while not SO good as those of
last week, were very interesting, and in two
instances exciting. The judges for the day
were Messrs George NJ Oyster, j. G. Rock, and
Ross
The first race was between f. NJ. Draney's
Bootjack, w. p. Coles Billie c. and NJ. Open
heimer's Jessie. In the first heat Bootjack
went away in advance, but when the quarter
pole was reached he broke badly and seemed
TO be trotting with difficulty. At the half
post Billie was first Jessie second, and
Bootinck five lengths away. The mare gained
on Billie c on the homestretch and came
under the wire only length behind, with
Bootiack at the furlong pole.
When the bell tapped for the second heat
Bootjack did not respond, as he had cut his
leg in the first heat. Billie & rounded tho
quarter first, running all the way, which he
continued to do until at tho three-quarter
mile post when he settled down to work.
The mare, however, started in good style, and
kept her pace up all the way, coming home
% length and half behind Billie G who was
put back that distance for running The
final heat was poor one, the horse running
and the marc trotting nicely all the way.
Only once did the horse trot, and when he
did it was done in good style. The mare
came in first, winning heat and race, followed
by the horse on q dead run.
SUMMARY.
Mile heats, best throo in five.
NJ Openheimcr enters b. M. Jessie...,......2
w. +. Cole enters b. &. Billy C...............l
J. NJ. Drnney enters b. 4. b oijack...........3
Time-3:l0, 800, and 2:56
The second race was between Il. q. Sander
sons Matte Washington and j. III. Snaps
Wildwood. Matte got away first at tho
start, but broke soon after leaving the wire
At the quarter mile pole she had gotten
down to work and soon took the lead leaving
the horse some distance behind. As the
horses came into the stretch, the mare in.
creased her lead and Wildwood broke and
ran, coming in five lengths behind Matte.
Matte Washington took the lead in the
second heat and kept up n steady trot all tho
way around, the horse following good dis
tance behind and running in bad order The
heat and race were won by the mare by foul
lengths.
SUMMARY.
Mile heats best two in three.
C. L. Sandcrson enters b. m Matte Washing
Ton .........''''.....:. ,'.''' ;'''..''''''''''
J. II. Snap entcls ;. u. Wildwood ......".."....
1ime 2:5S and 800.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
EVERYBODY smokes the Longfellow Cigar.
The Home OF the Good shepherd.

The repairs to the Home of the Good Shop
herd for the reclamation of fallen women,
which was donated by Miss Annie Smith, are
being made as rapidly as consistent with good
workmanship, and it is expected that they
will be completed about tho first of October.
Already substantial brick wall has replaced
the old wooden fence and the interior of the
house has been greatly changed to meet the
wants of the new institution. Although the
home was formally opened on tho sixteenth
instant II has at present only one inmate, but
when the alterations to the building are en-
tirely made IL is expected that they will be
able to accommodate about forty. Sister Mary
National Republican., 1883-08-31
SHIPPING NEWS.
Arrival and Departure OF Vessels mt the
River Front.

AT GEORGETOWN.
Arrived: schooners Thomas }. Hyde, Sher-
man, from Kenncbec John j. Brady, Hearne,
from Philadelphia.
Sailed Schooners Alfred Braybrool, Briggs,
for Boston; ). NJ. Thomas, Kelly, Tor Boston.
CANAL MATTERS.
Twenty-seven boats arrived yesterday by
canal, and the following left here: S. f.
Bassett, Alexander, River Nile, West Vir-
ginia, II. X. Shancr, G.. NJ. Ryan, Detroit, w.
j. Walker, l.. Brown, b, Harry and Ralph, b.
NJ. Young, Katie Hassott, G. NJ. Barroll
Matte, w. NJ. Mertens, Daisy, Harry Borden
Roy and Edith, G. w. Knode, Arthur Lowell
NJ. b. Mayfeld, Winnie and Pinkie, II. T.
Weld, NJ. NJ Burgess, Mai. i. l.. Blake, A. IL.
Stump. W. A. Smoot, w. T. Hassott, G. W..
Ridley, w. ]. Stevenson, ?. L. Burwoll.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

There were 200 permits issued yesterday to
colored children to enter the public schools.
Hon. Job Hawxhurst, of Fairfax, was in
the city yesterday.
Receipts of wheat yesterday were light,
only 5000 bushels.
port which is still vacant, will probably bo
filed by Sept l.
Capt. William Taylor, of tho steam tug
Comet, is confined at home by sickness.
Capt. Curtis, master of the schooner A. f.
Kindberg, which is discharging q cargo of
fertilizer at Smoots wharf, caused three of
his crew to be arrested yesterday morning for
refusing to help discharge, they claiming they
shipped as sailors, not as stevedores. Capt.
Curtis produced his shipping articles, which
covered the kind OF work which they had re-
fused to do, and the justice informed the men
that they must do the work or go to Jail
They concluded to do the work, and were
discharged.
The secretary of the treasury has directed
the customs officers at this port to refuse to
admit to entry any vessels from West Indies
who have passed Cape Charles without stop
ping Mt quarantine at that point and have
not the proper permits to come north, until
they shall have been examined by the proper
health officer.
The schooner Ariadue, of Portland, entered
here yesterday from Windsor, N. s., with 600
tons Of plaster consigned to VIM. A, Smoot
& Co.
The schooner James r. Talbot, of Machias,
Me-, entered yesterday from Kempt, N. S.,
with 420 tons of plaster consigned to IL.
Bryant. This makes twelve cargoes of plaster
received at this port this season.
At tho grain market flour is strong and
steady. Wheat is active and firm; 5000
bushels were offered on change yesterday and
sold at 81 .04ODSl.l2 for fair Fultz; 81 l2 for
mixed, and $l,l4 for good Longberry; there IL
an active milling demand for choice; tailends
and common brought $l,00@$l.1O. Corn il
in light receipt and strong 400 bushels
brought so cents for fair white and mixed
No yellow corn or rye were offered. Tive
hundred bushels of oats were sold at 80 cents
Produce generally is stronger and find.
more ready sale.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

The First Days Contest Mt Fort keogh,
Montana Territory - Lieut.. PartclIo
Ahead.
rifle match, consisting of q three days
competition for representation on the regular
army rifle team in the department of Dakota
is being held at Fort Keogh, in the territory
of Montana
The first contest was held at that fort on
Aug. 90, each competitor firing ten shots at
200 yards, ten at 800 yards, and ten Mt 600
yards. 1t will be seen from glance at the
scores given below that Lieut.. j. NJ, T. Par
tello, formerly of Washington, but now of the
9th United States infantry, has the best
record in the first days contest, aud it is quite
probable that he will represent his regiment
in the final competition, which will take place
at Fort Smelling, Minnesota, about the middle
of September of this year.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,

I
In accordance with the provisions of the second
section Of the act OF congress (chapter 3 approved
August o. 1857 there Will be sold at the times aud at
the Navy Yards herein mentioned, stores and SUD-
plies belonging the Navy, unserviceaDle for
therein, aud old articles and materials which cannot
be prOhtably used by reworking or otherwise in the
construction or repair of vessels their machinery,
armOr, armament, or equipment,viz; AT Portsmouth,
n. H., September III Boston, september 20; New
London, September 40; New York September *;
League Island. September %; Washington, October
Il Norfolk. October 1: Pensacola, September %, and
Mare Island, Cal, Seplem ber a, 1883.
The sa los will be at public auction for cash. to tho
highest bidder, and Will commence at 10 "a. nl, aud
continue from day to day. il necessary, until all the
articles sold or offered. Inventories OF the
tcles to be offered can be procured from the COM
mandants of the yards, Respectively.
EDWARD Il. NICHOLS,
aul5-wit Acting Secretary of the Navy
National Republican., 1883-08-31
A Row OF Words,

Two belligerent individuals met on the
corner of Fifteenth and f streets northwest
yesterday afternoon, and after calling each
other all the pet names they could think of
concluded to call it square; that is, not fight
this eve, but some other eve. The newsboys
and bootblacks enjoyed it, one of them re-
marking during the alteration, "If man
said that TO me I'd hit him if he was as big
as house" 1t was afterward learned that
one party had warranted tho other for money
owed, but failed to obtain it.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
E1ours,on to Bay Ridge, Win IL. & o. n. II.

On Sunday next, Sept. 2, Levy, the great
cornetist, will give grand sacred concert at
Bay Ridge. The Baltimore and Ohio railway,
ever on the alert, will run special train on
that day to Locust point, there connecting
with steamer for Bay Ridge. Train will leave
Washington at 8 II. III. Lovers of music, now
is your opportunity. The fare for the round
trip including admission to the concert has
been placed at the very low figure of $1.50.
BE sure to go and hear Levy, and if you de-
sire comfort, take the b. & o.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
WEST WASHINGTON.

Condition of the Potomac river water,
Thursday, Aug. 3O-At all points, SO.
Three thousand five hundred bushels of
corn by canal sold yesterday ut from 62 to 63
cents per bushel.
Things were rather quiet at the boat houses
yesterday evening, although the usual number
of crews were out, the Analostans sending out
National Republican., 1883-08-31
United States Marshal's Sale.

by virtue OF n writ Heri facos Issued out NJ tho
CieIk ONCE OF the supreme Court OF the District OF
S0lulnDa, ana to me directed, Will sell ut public
sue or cash ~ tfont the Court House door OF said
9isriet Issa M 20 on MoNDAY the l7th Gny ofsEPTEMB
terest Of tho defendant In and to the Following do
scri9ed property, TO wit; Lot No 20 orw. B. 16dds
suDdiysion OF lots in square n TO- $751; lot 2s Of w H.
Lodds subdivision of lOls In square No 5,; lots No.
-, 30 aud 3G In w. u. Totds subdivision of lots in
square NO; 6 part Of lot being the 20 feet front
By depth thereof in square No. 1900 lots and in
square 1903, In the city of Washington, ID. c.,
together with all and singular the improv veinents
thereon levied upon as tue property Of the defend-
ant, William d. Todd, e. satisfy execution No. 14iI
len g. Clark.
CLAYTON McMICHAEL.
4 u
National Republican., 1883-08-31
Purdy-Reetl.

A colorod marriage of some note occurred
on Capitol hill last night. The contracting
parties were Mr.. John L. Purdy and Miss
Mary T. Reed. The ceremonies were per-
formed by Rev. Il. w. Usher, pastor Of Israel
p. NJ. Il. church, at the residence of the bride,
30S street southeast. An hour after the
ceremony the bride and groom started for
their prospective home at Bowie, Nd, The
happy couple received many handsome pres
ents, Mr.. Ananias Herbert acted as best man.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

An old colored woman secured warrant
against colored man named Solomon Bell
for assault and battery yesterday. When he
heard that warrant had been secured for
his arrest, he Immediately proceeded to the
police court and secured one against her,
stating that she had attempted to scald him
and afterward to cut him with an ax. Bell
was arrested yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock by officer COghill, of the Seventh pre-
cinct
National Republican., 1883-08-31
About Dogs.

Can you inform me through the columns of
your paper where the dog pound is situated
Aud also whether dogs can be purchased there,
as in other cities. ! ask this, being stranger
here and your paper being my nearest friend.
ii. J. HACKETT.
Dogs not claimed at the expiration of two
days can be purchased. Tho pound is stu
ated at tho foot of Twentieth street north
west. The poundmaster can be seen at the
health ofice.-ED.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
Bursting OF "a Water Main.

Boundary street. between Thirteenth and
Fo urteenth streets northwest, was flooded
ab out o'clock last evening by the bursting
of water main. Inspector Shomo and a
force of men repaired to the scene of the acci-
dent as quickly as possible and repaired the
damage, but not before tho streets had as
sumed the appearance of II genuine flood.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue of writ Of fieri facas issued out OF the
clerk Office OF the supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia, and to me directed. will sell at public
sale for cash. in front of the Court House door of
District, on MONDAY, the 10Th day of September,
1883, at II o'clock M, all tho right, title claim and
Interest OF the defendant In and to the following
scrlbed property, to wit: Lot No. 8, In square No.
lOs2 and lot No j. In square No. 1895, in the city
Washington, II. c. together with all and singular the
improvements thereon, levied upon as the property
Of the defendant, JOnn ONeil TO satisfy execnt Ne
No. 2li66 IN fnvOr of Frank Hume, and execution
40. 2i,g2d in favor OF John J. Cook use Of Horace
JarbOe.
CLAYTON McMICHAEL,
au22td United StAtos Marshal,
National Republican., 1883-08-31
NroposaIs.
WATER SUPPLY OF WASHINGTON, DC
PRoPosALs FOR CONSTRUCTIONS OF DAM,
TUNNEL AND RESERVOIR.
OFFICE OF THE WAsnfNaroN AouEpucr,

OFFICE OF THE WAsuINGToN AQUEDUCT,
WAsHINGToN. ID. C.. August 20, 1882
CURED tor increasing the water supply OF the City ~
Washington, In accordance with the Act of Congress
until IL O'Clock noon, ON FRIDAY, October 5, 1888,
when they Will be publicly opened the work to be
done comprises three different classes, viz:
GLASS ADAM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES consists
lst) of raising the present masonry dam the
Maryland Channel Of the Potomac River ut the
Grea; Falls BY coping 10 inches thick (.d) the ex-
sonry structure about l2O feet long with verage
hegnL OF about leeti and (3d) the further eSten.
ion of the dam about $50 feet access the Virginia
Chanhel ny q substructure OF CRIB Work hlled with
stone, and superstrucue of masonry. together
with about 300 feet of masonry dam 70 connec-
tion Wi IN the Virginia shore.
CLASS B--AQuEDUCT EXTENSIoN-being the
tension o. the Washington Aqueduct by Il TUNNEL
about 70 feet long, with cross section OF about n
square feet most Il not all, of the tunnel will be
through hard gneSS rock
CLASS O - RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION. - This
work Will consist mainly of earth excavation and
embankment, the purpose being to construct reser-
voir capable of containing $4,000 900 gallons
Separate proposals, In trtplcate, must be mRdo for
each class. Parties proposing to bid Will apply Mt
all information being careful TO state for which class
classes OF work blanks are desired: but they will
be furnished only To such parties as show prima acie
evidence that they are able, financially and by
perlence TO undertake the work on which they pro-
pose bid.
Each bidder must submit with his proposals writ
pacly to perform the work, reference being had to
his experience work of like character, to the plant
at his disposal and which he Proposes TO use and to
rapid prosecution of the work. Before proposals
opened each bidder must certify to the undersigned
that either personally orhya duly auh9rlzed agent,
in which the work Is located and examined tho
drawings on file in this ONCE
The right is reserved to reject any and al bids or
aug3l6t Major of Engineers. U. s. Army.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
- posTOFFICN NOVICE.

nSSs PosToFFIcE NOTICE,
Foreign mails the week ending Sept. ! will
close ut this ouice as follows:
FNDAY.--At p. m. for Jamaica, Llmon, sava-
nilla, &c. (and AuN-CayGS, for which point postage
must be fully prepaid at United states rates., per
steamship Alvo.
SATURDAY.-At 3 a. m. for scotland direct, per
steamship Ethiopia, via Glasgow; at 10 a. m. for
Central America, the South Pacific Ports, and the
West Coast of Mexico, per steamship Acapulco, via
ASpinwall; Mt IL q. m. tor Germany, &c. per
steamship Snlier, via southampton and bremen
Oetters for Great Britain and other European
tries must he directed per Salier y; at IL m. Tor
Europe, per steamship City of Montreal, via
Queenstown; at Lao p. in. Cuba and the West In.
dies, per steamship Niagara, via Havana; at p. IN.
for Belgium direct, per steamship Belgenland, via
Antwerp; a. Il. M for the Winward Islands, per
steamship marlborough
Mails China and Japan. per steamship City OF
Peking (vla san FrRnCiscO) close here August as at
Up. m Malls tor Australia New Zealand. Sand
wich and FJi Islands per steamship City of New
York (via san Francisco) close here September sl5
at p. IN.
sThe schedule of closing of Trans-Pacihc malls is
arranged the presumption OF their uninterrupted
overland transit to San Francisco. Mails from the
east arriving on time Mt san Francisco the day ct
sailing of steamers are dispatched thence the
day. - -
Postmaster.
PosroFFIcE. NEW YORK. Aug. "a, 1883
National Republican., 1883-08-31

two fours and several singles. The Potomacs
were represented by the eight, three fours
and three singles, and the Columbis an eight
and one four
National Republican., 1883-08-31

Thomas, who ia the mother in charge, hasbut
three sisters as assistants now, but this num-
Der will be doubled when tho home gets into
full operations
National Republican., 1883-08-31
HENRY LEES SONS.
UNDERTAKERs
3s2 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N. w.
pr,nob omoos + 30i Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Di"h'n o'hoe'' i9S Maryland avenue southwest.
Spstiul QOtists.

NSg%J. T. vARNELL d SON, Center Market.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUTCHERS
that be bought in the various markets,
aus TuThs-tf
National Republican., 1883-08-31
.RoPosALs FOR FUEL.

DEPARTMENT. OF THE INrERIoR,o
Aug. ~ 1883. !
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until l2
O'Clock IN. WEDN kSDAY, SEPT. o. 1883, for fur
nishng FUEL for the Department OF the Interior
duTiug the fiscal year ending June 30, lSS..
instructions to bidders will be furnished on appli-
cation at Office of Custodian, room lOi
Acting
National Republican., 1883-08-31
PROPOSALS. FOR CAST IRON LAMP POSTS
u AND BRONZE LAMPS.
OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR
STATE, WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WAsHINGToN, ID. C., Aug %, 1889.
Sealed proposals for turnishinr fitting, and dev-
erng the Ornamental Galvanized Cast Iron Lamp
Posts required for the approaches of the building for
State, War and Navy Departments, In this city, will
he received at this Office uut u IN on SEP TENDER
8, 1884, and opened Immediately thereafter, in pres
ence OF bidders
SepuI ate sealed proposals for furnishing, manufac
tu ring, and delivering the Bronze Lamps required
for the above Posts will be received and opened at
the same time and place.
Specifications general Instructions to bidders, and
blank forms of proposal Will be furnished regular
manufacturers on application TO this Office
THOMAS LINCOLN CASEY,
au2s-6t Lieutenant Colonel Corps of Engineers
PROPOSALS FOR ASPHALTUM FOOT WALKS
OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,
WAsHINGToN, d. c.. Aug. 2S 1883
Proposals will be received at this office until ~
O'Clock noon, on TUESDAY, September A. 1885, and
opened immediately thereafter, in the presence OF
bidders for laying Asphaltum Foot Walks In Dupont
Circle, Lafayette square and Mount Vernon Square.
approximations, blank forms OF proposal and gem
eral Instructions to bidders may be obtained by re'
sponsible parties upon application to this office.
A. f. ROCKWELL,
au2s-6t Colonel u. s. Army, In charge.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

,,,ji on FRIDAY. MORNING. August ~, COM
reiLi,ng ig at 10 o'clock we will sel at the above
ttSSs,tince, rue entire Furniture, &C. &C. contained
h ahheIeln. pellg nearly new and partly enumerated
n30ve 70 winch the attention OF buyers ia respect
National Republican., 1883-08-31
DRoPosALs FOR UNIFORMS.

DEPARTMENT OF NJ ErRoPoLITAN POLICE
WAsHINGToN, ID. G., August %, 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
IL m. MONDAY. 10th september, at which time they
will be opened, for furnishing this Department with
Uniforms for winter and Uniforms for summer wear,
two hundred t20J more less, for each season. for
the remainder Of the fiscal year ending June 80,
1884.
Sealed proposals. for Hats will also be received until
said date and time for said seasons.
For particulars address or call upon Charles r. Ver-
non, Captain and Inspector. this office.
WM NICE. DYE,
au29.3t Maj. and Supt. Met Police.
DUBLIC SALE OF OLD SUPPLIES AND Ma
TERIALS.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

PAINTERS placards, Look Out for Paintr' are
given away gratis at THE REPUBLICAN business
office to every painter on personal application.
National Republican., 1883-08-31
Suction SnIts.
~ Duncnnson Brothers,

ARLoR SUITES, WALNUT AND ASH CHAM
nnlt SETS, LEATHER COVERED DINING
MOOM SUITE, FRENCH PLATE PIER MIR.
MQH,. hMTENs1UN TABLE, HANpsuMB
hMa5Sh ,SHAIns. ~ ARBLE AND PLUSH TOP
nABLES, tHAIRS, BKUSSELS CARPETS,
hNcS; LACE CURTAINS AND CORNICE
ENHHA WINGS. HAT RACK, HAlR AND
Wiiiii i;;R MAITRESSES. CHINA AND GLASS
MShh, hIIuHltN UTENSILS, &C., tvCi Be
iH0 TIE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF Dwell
HiHG n,n1Gi, NO. 50i TtllRTEENTH STREET
NONIHWltSr. Az AEGrION
National Republican., 1883-08-31

t. A. PARSONS & co.,
92212 + street II. W., Washington.
Central ONCE n. L. Cor. Lexington g. Liberty sts,
Baltimore, Md.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog, No. 3OS Ninth street, near Penn
sylvauia avenue.
National Republican., 1883-08-31

CLUTsvILLE ALA.-Dr. w. Carter says 81
have used Browns Iron Bitters in my own
family for indigestion with great benefit"