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National Republican., 1883-08-23
The Curtis School Building Again.


In answer to some remarks of Trustee Cur
tbs Mt a meeting of the school board, the un-
dersigned yentured to furnish, through The
REPUBLICAN, modest reply; and after hav-
ing communicated the information demanded
by tho trustee, proceeded to ask an item of
information on his own account and that of
the public. He said: 81 should like to
know, and the public, think, would
like to know how General " Curtis
managed TO get his name hoisted to
the bell tower of the Georgetown public
school building, in defiance of the rule en-
forced elsewhere in the district not to name
public school buildings after living persons.
Has Georgetown no honored dead among her
Linthicums, Dunlops, CoXes, Corcorans,
Cooks, Hydes, DOdges, and others worthy to
be commemorative This was asked on the
second of August, and, having heard nothing
from it, supposed il had been overlooked.
But it seems was mistaken. On the twenty
first of August Mr.. &. b. Smith makes an
swer, through TIE REPUBLICAN, as follows
"The name was affixed to that building by
a vote of the trustees of the public schools, in
the year 1875, on my motion" and this action
was taken in recognition of the zeal and
successful efforts of Mr.. Curtis in accomplish
ing the erection of that building"
Mr. Smith seems to hold that zeal and
successful efforts" on the part of school
trustee is good cause for naming school
house after him. OF course, if it is good cause
in one case it is in another There are thirty
or forty, probably more, trustees and trus-
tees of the public schools now living, and Mr..
Smith is one of them who can show a record
for zeal and successful effort" on behalf of
| the public schools certainly equal to that of
Mr.. Curtis. Are all these men to have school
houses named after them? If not, why should
| Mr. Curtis?
Mr.. Smith also seems to be laboring under
the impression that Mr.. Curtis had somehow
| distanccd his Georgetown associates on the
board Of school guardians in zeal and sue
! cesSiul efforts connected with the erection
of the Georgetown school house, and there
| fore he should be singled out and preferred
over them for special honors. Mr.. Smith
| has been misnformed. The record does not
support any such impression. On the con-
trary, the history of the Georgetown public
schools, published by authority of the dis
| trict school board when Mr.. Curtis
was president and Mr.. Smith chairman of
the committee on annual report and
printed with the annual report for 1874 8,
page 6l, ct seq, does not indicate that Mr.
Curtis was more Jealous or successful than
other members of the Georgetown guardians.
In fact the record shows that Anthony Hyde,
w. l.. Dunlop, Gov II, ID. Cooke, and Supt j..
Ormand Wilson were the moving power in
securing the site maturing the plans and
erecting the Georgetown school house. Mr.,
Curtis, instead of being the leading man in
the enterprise, was not even second Mr..
Smiths explanation is unsatisfactory.
CITIZEN.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
FRANK WARDS MILK.
still Sweet When IL Reached San Fran"
oisco-The Tenth Wonder OF the World.

still Sweet When IL Reached San Fran
oisco-The Tenth Wonder OF the World.
dispatch received here yesterday from
San Francisco brings the cheering informa-
tion that Washington is again to the front
Frank X. Ward, the Alderney Dairy man, re-
ports having arrived there aud the successful
result of his venture i'll carrying milk across
the continent. Ten days ago Mr. Ward
placed OH board of the Knight Templars'
train for San Francisco 200 gallons of fresh
Alderney milk packed in his patent re-
frigerators. Previous to putting the milk on
the train he made wager with another
gentleman that he could land some of the
milk in San Francisco in as good condition as
when it started. The milk was to be used by
the party along the route, and he was to re-
ceive 81 gallon for every gallon arriving In
good condition in San Francisco, When the
party arrived in Chicago the milk was in
the best condition. One member of the party
said that it tasted better there than it did in
this city. At Cheyenne, w, T., the natives
were astonshed when they sampled the milk,
and SO it was all along the line. When the
party arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday
| all the milk left was in splendid condition,
| and Mr.. Ward was declared the winner of the
bet. The San Francisco papers yesterday
morning contained a glowing account of tho
success of Mr. Wards scheme. They are all
| loud in their praise of our milk and hail 1T as
| the tenth wonder of the world.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
THE NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB.
Stakes for the Fall Meeting I'm October
The Entries TO Close In Two Weeks.

Stakes for the Fall Meeting I'm October
The Entries To Close In Two Weeks.
The fall meeting Of the National Jockey
club will be held Oct. 16, to continue five
days. 1t is expected that there will be a
larger number of horses in attendance than
was ever known in the history of racing in
Washington, while the attendance of persons
will doubtless bo immense, representing all
portions OF the United States, as these races
prccedc those at Baltimore.
There are nine stakes named, the entries
for which will close Sept H. viz: The Arling-
ton, Capital, and Ivy City stakes, for two.
year-olds; the Anacostia and Potomac stakes,
for three-year-olds; the District of Columbia,
Congress, the Autumnal handicap, and the
Washington stakes, for all-age horses. The
stakes and purses for this meeting will aggre-
cato over $4,000.
The great event will be the Congress stakes,
for which premium of $500 is offered, and
it is expected the best flyers on the track will
be entered for this race.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Discussion Upon the English Sparrow AT
Its Meeting Last Night.

Tho usual monthly meeting of the District
of Columbia Horticultural society was held
last night at German hail. Mr.. John Saul,
president of the association, occupying the
chair, and J. Il. G.. Clark acting as secretary
pro tenn. The first discussion was an in
formal ono on the subject of the English
sparrow. Mr.. Saul said that 10 was
not as mischievous in his nursery
as tho yellow bird, and that previous
to its advent in Washington it
was not possible to grow elms. The spar
row, he said, was denizen of cities, and
though othor birds retired before man, the
sparrow stayed with him. Why it should
have driven away Americas feathered song
sters, whilst its habitat, Great Britain, is still
vocal with them, he is at loss to divine. 1t
was charged against the sparrow that he had
driven also the marten away. That bird had
certainly the advantage in tho better part
of valor.
Tho irrepressible sparrow then became the
subject of formal debate. Mr.. Clark said
that he had watched sparrows pluck the
bloom from pears and grapes, but had mover
seen one swallow caterpillar. He gloried
in being sparrow Killer.
Col. Curtis said that three years ago the
legislature of Wisconsin contemplated offer
ing bounty for the destruction of English
sparrows, but close observers, himself among
the number, had watched the birds destroying
the eggs or aphis of the caterpillar by myriads.
Sparrows had been subject to post-mortem ex-
animation. and their crops had been found to
contain nothing but insect matter The
legislature of Wisconsin had since passed
law for the protection Of the sparrows. The
gallant colonel then offered motion of con-
dOlcnco on the death of II. B. Ellwanger, of
Rochester, tho accomplished contributor to
the Century magazine on tho subject of roses.
1t was resolved that the next meeting be
held at Mrs. Morell's corner of Eighteenth
street and New York avenue, and this being
the best season of the year for the exhibition
of fruits &C., the time of assembly was fixed
for p. IN. This meeting is to be the actual
Fair" of the society. Visitors will find the
grounds and art gallery of the mansion well
worthy visit, and it is expected to make
this the most enjoyable meeting of the year.
1t is requested that members bring their
choicest products of fruits and flowers to the
next meeting,
National Republican., 1883-08-23
Boating Notes.

The crews from the various clubs were out
in force last evening, the Analostans having
out two fours and gig crew. also four singles
and a large number of pleasure boats. The
potonacs had out the following crews, from
which most probably selections will be made
for the various events in the coming regatta
Eght-oared shell, Wheeler, Frey, Benedict,
Serher, King. Mohun, Xappone, and Thomas,
with Doyle as CoXswaim one fuur-oared crew
Of Warden, Ryan, Fraser, and McRae, and
another lour.oared crew composed Of Doxon,
Kennedy, Kcancy, and Fisher; one pair
cared with Harrison and Noreius The fol-
lowing in singles from this club were also
out: IIerr, C!op'cy Lang, Phelps, and
Nurdscy. There were also ten plea
ure boats ont, aud the ten-oared barge
carrying up large party to tho landing,
under the auspices of Mr.. Carusi, most
delightful evening being spent by the party.
The Colunbias have not entered upon any
organized system OF practice rs yet, but will
b gin to do 50 immediately upon the arrival
of Ellis Ward who has been re-engaged as
their trainer, and is expected TO be with them
to-day. They had out yesterday two four
Dared crews, Kirby and Johnson in singles
and twelve pleasure boats ten pleasure boats
were out from johnson * Bakers.
Kintner and Ncsmith, of the Columbias
are on hand every evening and do full share
of the work.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
THE DISTRICT ARTILLERY.
Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night-Trans-
fers and Promotions-A Salute to th-
Infantry to he Fired.

enthusiastic Meeting Last Night-Trans-
fers and Proniotions-A Salute to this
Infantry TO he Fired.
An enthusiastic and largely attended meet
ing of the District of Columbia volunteer
artillery corps was held at Cosmopolitan hall
last night, Maj. Hanneman presiding. The
report of the recruiting committee was read
and received. 1t stated that through the
efforts of DR.. Samuel f. Linn fourteen new
members have been added to the battalion, as
follows: Battery A, five men; Battery b, two
men, and Battery G, seven men. This makes
u total for Veteran Light Battery A of fifty
men, completely uniformed, armed and
equipped.
The following general order was then
promulgated Second Lieut.. Charles A. Wal
ter appointed and assigned to battery A, vice
Buscher transferred; Henry Siebode pro-
NOTED to be second lieutenant, horse battery
G, and acting assistant recruiting officer;
Charles Lippold to be quartermaster sergeant,
horse battery c. William Wolfender to be
sergeant Veteran Light battery A, and act
ing adiutant I. r. h. M. Sattes to return to
his post as sergeant major of the battalion.
| To distinguish the veterans serving
with the battalion from others it was ordered
| that all veterans shall wear with their uni
form, badges of distinction. Those who
served in the American armies during the
| late civil war must wear either their Grand
Army, Boys in Blue, or Army Corps badges
those who served in the regular army their
service stripes and monogram ~. S. A." on
their left breast; veterans from the armies of
other countries may wear any metal war
badges on their left breast. Cannoneer John
Hill was appointed armorer. And
an Invitation from Mr.. George f
Timms, chairman of the Light Infantry COM
mittee, was read, requesting that Il salute be
fired upon the return of the Light Infantry,
on Monday night Permission having been
granted by the commissioners, detachment
of volunteers, under the command of Lieut.
d. j. Byrne was designated to repair to the
Armory lot on the night in question with
section of artillery and fire salute of
thirteen guns as the infantry disembark
| from the train. After the transaction of other
routine matters the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
SHIPPING NEWS.
Arrival and Departure Of Vessels Mt tho
River Front.

Arrival and Departure Of Vessels nj he
River Front.
The following now arrivals ut the wharves
were reported by Harbormaster Sutton
Nine vessels have arrived at the river front
with wood, about 200 cords for market.
Barge Kitty Hughes. 800 tons hard coal, @,
ii. Burgess barge G. V. Vodder, Scupen, 235
tons coal, johnson Brothers; barge John
Hobbs, Hobbs, $50 tons coal j. f. Miller !
Eugene Brand, Gailbraith, los tons coal, G..
l.. Sheriff; barge James Clinton, 2ll tons
coal, Clark & Given.
At GEORGETOWN.
Arrived Schooners d. NJ. Anthony, Chase,
from Fall River; Earl z. Mason, Nickorson,
from Alexandria.
Sailed Schooners William NJ. Roberts, Bray,
for Boston Eva Hall, Hail. for Boston; ID. M.
Anthony, Chase, for Fall River; u. sherman,
Boberts, for Portsmouth, n. II.
CANAL MATTERS.
Twenty boats arrived yesterday, and the
following left this place. NJ. ID. Corse, J. j.
Moore, =. b. Lynn, NJ. Kersey, NJ l.. Miles,
S. f. McArdle, J. Il. Cruzen, OsCeola and
Jake, a. Campbell, Hunter Lee, &. f. Mayer,
G.. 5. French, Delaware, George Rogers, DIR.
Knott, Mississippi, W. II. Hooper, G. NJ.
Barral, S. NJ. Storm. G.. A. Hoffman, j. T..
Dyer, j. II. Reed, Enterprise, Samuel Henry,
Matte G., Star No. s, Affair, u. Williams, j.
j. Swift, Eugene, A. Greenless, ir., Consolida-
tion, J. NJ. Walker, Echo, L. Miller, Capella,
Thos. IL. Fallo.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
What the Merchants on Market Space
Say About IL.


Say About It.
The engineers were busy at work yesterday
laying out the new reservation in front of
Market space. 1t will be in the shape of a
triangle, and occupy about two hundred
square feet. The curbng of the triangle is
about thirty feet from the curbing of Market
space, thus reducing the area of roadway to
almost one-third its former width. The new
reservation will be planted with shade trees,
and will lessen the walk on the avenue from
Eighth to Ninth street.
1t having been stated that the merchants
doing business on Market space were in the act
of protesting against the proposed reservation,
q number of them were called upon by RE-
PUBLICAN reporter yesterday afternoon. A
few objected, the cause being that they would
be cut off from Pennsylvania avenue by the
parking, and that the narrow roadway would
become blocked at times and seriously impede
their business. Others, however, commended
the proposed change They said that the
shade trees were much needed in front of
Market space in tho summer and that in the
winter the raised pavement would be a great
improvement. In the winter time the open
space in front of Market space is always
blocked after heavy snow or rain, and the
new reservation will shorten the distance
from one pavement to another. 1t is not
believed that there will be any protest.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
LOCAL MENTION.
Galvano-Magnetic Treatment
M. ntuuAup


SUBTRACTION GUARANTEED OR AMOUNT PAID FOR
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In SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN BALTIMORE Nd,
DURING PAST Two YEARS.
BRANCH OFFICE, EMBRACING ALL THE ADvANr-
AGES OF HOME OFFICE, Now OPEN DAILY AT
02212 Il Street n. W., Washington.
Office Hours from s to II a. m, and 2 to p. m,
Sundays excepted
Consultation Free at Office or Home of Patient.
cal or send for pamphlets contdining hitn-
CIed Testimonials Of cures Of citizens Of Baltimore
durable diseases.
TwESTY-THREE YEARS STANDING CURED BED
RIDDEN FOR YEARS. AND NOW RESTORED 70 HEALTH
AND FRIENDS
1903 CAMDEN STREET, May 10, 1883.
MEssRs. f. A. PARSONS d. &Co-Gentlemen: have
been subject to erys peas for twenty three years,
aggravated for the last ten of them, by Dyspepsia
and Constipation. The erysipelas had reached such
a stage as 10 produce carries of the bone, many
pieces of which had worked out. My left foot was
terribly swollen; and the pain suffered no tongue
weakness, and had lost all hope of recovery, and
had been confined to my bed room for six months
when happened to hear of the wonderful cures
effected by your Magnetic Treatment, and resolved
10 try it. For the first six weeks after beginning
to wear them felt little change; soon after this,
ing to so down, and my pans TO subside. Now
after four months faithful trial. my foot has nearly
healed, | can put II firmly To the ground without
suffering. all the pain having left me- and to-day
visited on foot friend six or seven squares dis
tant my strength having returned, so that l can
All traces of Dyspepsia and Constipation have also
left me- All this is surprising, and source of
pleasure and gratitude to me-
Yours truly, MRS ANN J. Foss.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
The Emunclpntion CeIeDrntion.

The citizens of the old fourth ward and
Georgetown held a mass meeting at Bethesda
church in Georgetown on Tuesday night to
adopt plan whereby the soliciting of public
aid to defray the expenses of future emancipa-
tion celebrations might be dispensed with
The delegates to the last emancipation cele-
bration were all present. II. ID. Ruitn was
elected president, and G. +. Mosby, secretary
A committee of five from the five districts
were appointed, of which William II. Barker
was chairman to arrange for grand picnic.
Addresses were made by Messrs. Barker,
Mosby, and others.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
Thn NntinnnIn WIN.

A one sided game of base ball was played
yesterday afternoon at the Athletic park be-
tween tho Alexandrias and Nationals. At
first it looked as if tho game would be repe-
titon Of tho one on Tuesday. The Alexan-
drias started in right and made two runs.
Tho Nationals then got on their muscle and
slashed things until the game euded.
The batting was worry good on both sides,
The AlcXandTias We're very weak ON the hrst
and second bases, but the rest of the nine did
good work, The homo club did well at the
bat and in the field. Allen, Marye, and Won't
zell, Of the visiting club, acted splendidly, as
National Republican., 1883-08-23
A FAMILY BLESSING.

Under date of May 10. 1Ss3 we have re-
ccived the following information from Mr..
Lorenzo Lombard, of 19 Charles street. Port
land Me. Mr.. Lombard says: For several
years past have been troubled with severe
backache and pains in the side, and when
would lie down l could not rest we'll, as it
seemed impossible for me to get into an easy
position and my aches and pains increased
constantly to such an extent that became
convinced that had q disease of the kidneys
fastened to me, and after having used doctors
prescriptions and many of the so-called cures
without getting any benefit was persuaded
by u near neighbor, Mr. Jones, to try Hunts
Remedy, as himself and wife had been greatly
benefited by its uses, snd many others of our
acquaintances spoke of its merits in the
highest terms. decided to try it, and pur-
chased bottle at Nichols drug store, and as
soon as l had taken a few doses of it the
pains in my back were relieved, and after
taking three bottles my sideache and lame
back are cured, and l can truly testify that
HINTS Remedy is an article of great merit,
and will do all that is claimed for it, and ]
know of many other people in Portland who
have found cure in Hunts Remedy after
all others failed to do any good, and | recon-
mend it to all who have kidney or liver dis
ease hoping that this may be the means OF
relieving some sufferer who does not know OF
the merits of Hunts Remedy"
National Republican., 1883-08-23
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HE HAS GONE FOR GOOD.

Mr.. John IL. Barnard Is Said TO Have
Written That He VIII Not Return
Iumors rs 10 His Business Difficulties.
1t is stated that Mr.. j. B. Barnard, of the
bureau of engraving and printing, has written
to friends here that he has left here for good
and has no intention Of ever returning. He
does not mention the young lady whose name
has been coupled with his departure, although
most of his friends have at last reluctantly
come to the conclusion that she is with him.
He writes from Kansas City, but states that
he is about to leave there for some other
place.
1t is reported that Barnard left here heavily
indebted to some of the merchants of Wash
ington and Baltimore, and there have been
several executions ON the stock in the store
OH NJ street carried on by him, but there was
not sufficient to liquidate the accounts.
1t Is also stated that Barnard had large
sum of money with him when he left, good
deal of which he borrowed from friends on
the eve of his departure. q
National Republican., 1883-08-23
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Last OF Attractions for the Coming Season,
which will Omen on the 10Th ro1ilno.

Last of Attractions for the Coming Season,
Which will Open on the 10Th Pro1iinO.
Not many improvements will be made in
Ford's Opera House for the coming season,
but there will be some painting done and
some new appointments. The regular season
will open on Sept. 10 with Thatcher, Prim-
rose 4 Vests ninstrels. They will bo fol-
lowed in quick succession by the Geistinger
Grand Opera company, Boston Ideal Opera
company, Wilbur Comic Opera company,
Charles L. Ford's Opera company in Bur
nand's "Bluebeard," Charles Wyndham's
Comedy company, Hanlon Comedy and Pan
tomime company, Silver King Dramatic com
pany, 30 successful in London and at Wal
lacks, "Young Mrs. Winthrop" "Esmeralda,"
Hazel Kirke," from the Madison Square
theater; Mr.. aud Mis-. w. j. Florence, Fred
cricl Warde, Mile. Rhca MIR. Langtry, Marie
Prescott in 'Vcra," Oscar Wilde's new play.
George Edgar Lytton Sothern lson of h. A.
Sothern), as Dundreary, Ellie Ellsler, with
Brooks & Dicksou's great company, Gus Will
liams, Mr.. aud Mrs. Chanfrau Neil Burgess,
the original Widow Bedott in "Vim," William
Scanlon, in his great Irish drama, Friend
and Foe" Thatcher, Primrose Il Vests min
strols, Haverlys Mastodon minstrels, Harry
Meredith, in "Ranche No. TO-" Rose Eytingei
in Shahspeare's winters Tale" THE Tour
lists" Barry and Fay, in Irish Aristocracy,'
Louis Harrison, MI and Mrs. George 3
knight,
National Republican., 1883-08-23
Meeting OF CoIor.d People.

A meeting was held last night at the Vir'
ginia Avenue Baptist church by large
number of colored people to argue questions
affecting their relations with tho white
people. Speeches were made by several
nrominent colorcd men. THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN newspaper was condemned for
pmhAshiug ap article concerning a camp
meeting held near Annapolis junction. 1t was
called goddess sheet.
National Republican., 1883-08-23
stirred up a nornet,s Nest.

During tho tournament at Forest Glen yes
terday Washington lady who seated herself
too noar nest of hornets was attacked by
several of the insects who stung hcr several
simes about tho eye The result was large
swelling and the hasty summoning Of ply
sican. Ql'
National Republican., 1883-08-23
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,

August 10, 1854
In accordance with the provisions Of the second
section OF the act OF congress (chapter 3 approved
August s. 1882 there VIII be sold, at the times and at
the Navy Yards herein mentioned, stores and sup,
plies belonging to the Navy, unaervceahle for use
therein, and old articles ana materials which cannot
be prohtably used by rewOrking otherwise Ia the
construction or repair of vessels, their machinery,
armOr, armament, or eQuipnent,Viz AZ Portsmouth,
n, H. September III Boston, september 20; New
London, September 20; New York, September ~;
League Island, September Is; Washington, October
Il Norfolk, October 4 Pensacola September q. and
Mare Island, CAL, September ~, 1855.
The sales win be at public auction, for cash, to the
highest bidder aud viii commence at 10 "a. M, ana
continue rom day day, II necessary, until ali the
articles are sold or offered Inventories Of the
tices TO be offered can be procured from the com
mandants of the yards, Iespectiyely. -
EDWARD Il. NICHOLS
auI5-w4t Acting Secretary ofthe Navy.
National Republican., 1883-08-23

TIGnTNEss in the chest is fororunner of
disease Samaritan Nercino is the antidote.
Sl,iO.
Every epileptic sufferer ought to try Sa-
,ndrit0n Ncrriae at once,n says Rev. J. 7. Etter.
of New Glarus, Wis Its never failing
remedy"
National Republican., 1883-08-23

testimony Judge Mills fined Wallace 500, OF
two months. An appeal was noted. George
Gardner and Thomas Patton were dismissed
and the case against George Myers was nolle
prosecuted