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National Republican., 1883-02-05

ference of two competent professional experts
in educational matters to deliver lectures.
In addition Gen. Eaton, commissioner of the
bureau Of education, will be present and read
at least one essay.
The programme has not yet been definitely
arranged, but is being carefully considered.
IL will certainly contain. among other fca-
lures, matters pertaining TO schoolhousc
architecture and location, teachers institutes,
examination of teachers, graded schools,
school information and apparatus, duties and
authority of suporntendents, and all matters
relating TO the routine ofschool business and
school advancement. Tho conference will
represent the live thought of the state on the
subject of public school instruction aud the
result of its labors will bo to put Virginia in
tho front rank of states noted for their devo-
tiOn to public instruction.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
The New Nayn1 on.e,rntorr.

The petition from President Eliot, of lIar-
ward university, presented by Senator Hoar
in the senate ON Friday last, as to the man
agement of the naval observatory, recalls tho
facts in reference to the proposed new build
ing. About year and half ago congress
appropriated tho money to purchase u
site for II new naval observatory and
for plans for n new building, The
Barber iurm of seventy acres, lying on tho
west side of Rock creek about u mile north
of Georgetown, was selected, and the purchase
made for the sum of S6S,0O0, and IL is now in
the occupancy of tho United States Adyer-
tisement was made for plans and specifications
for u new building, and 81 900 was paid for
them Soon altttward Admiral John Rodg-
ers, U. s. n, who was in charge Of tho
observatory died, and since then no steps
seem TO have been taken TO further
the evident intention of congress to pro-
vide proper accommodations for this
very important branch of the government.
The land selected Is in every way adapted
for the purpose IL Is accessible by tho regu-
lar road through Georgetown, and also indi-
rectly by the way of WO0dley park road,
which runs westerly from the county road at
the head of Sixteenth street. 1t lays about
four-ffths of mile in nOrthwesterly direc-
ton from the terminus of Massachusetts, ave-
nue., at KalOrama park, and ii was designed
TO continue this avenue through the park
over Rock creek, through or near the grounds
of the observatory TO iutersCct with the Ten
nallytown road. This would make n most
beautiful outlet TO the northwest section Of
the city, and connect it with the picturesque
suburban heights bordering on Rock creek.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
BRANCH OFFICES
or
The National Republican.

For tho accommodation Of tho public, branch
Offices have been established at prominent loca.
tions, whore at all times advertisements and sub.
seripuons can be of at exactly the same cost at
the main Office
Wants, Rents For Sale. &C., &C., OF three limo
or less, inserted three times for 20 cents. All
swers, when desired, will DO delivered by special
messenger to the residence or Office Of the adver.
tiser.
THE REPUBLICAN, intends TO demonstrate that IL
is the very best advertising medium In the Dis
trlct, and earnestly requests a liberal patronage Of
its branch Offices.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Unequal Assessments.

Another instance Of the glaring inequality
Of real estate assessment in this city is af-
forded by the recent sale of house and lot
belonging to the estate of the late John Purdy.
This house was for many years the residence
on part Of lot IL, on the east side of Four
and-a-half street. near the City hall. The
assessment alone of the ground Is 81, 1886 and
of the house, $1,000 total $40, 1856 IL was
sold lately for private residence to Mr.. j.
Harris Rogers, the electrician, for $4,000.
The actual value, therefore, was nearly 80
per cent. less than the assessment.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
The New York Customs OaieioIs.

The term of Mr., silas w. Burt as naval
officer of the port of New York win expire on
the fourth instant and that Of Mr. Charles X.
Graham as surveyor Of the same port on the
seventh instant. 1t has been decided to make
no change in these offices until after the Presi-
dent has appointed the civil service commits
sion, and the present incumbcnts will hold
over until their successors are appointed and
qualified, Tho President now has the selec-
tion of the civil service commission under
consideration, and ii is expected that the
members will be announced in short time.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Business OF Ihe patent OnIce,

The annual report of the commissioner of
patents shows that the total receipts were
Sl,OO9,2l9 and total expenditures S6s3, ,6G7.
The balance in the treasury ON account of the
patent fund is S2,2O5,47l. The total number of
applications requiring investigation and action
were 36,ll4. Total patents granted and cer-
ti6cates issued, 20,51s.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.

Both Devote Another Day 10 the Consideration
and Revision Of the Tariff.
Another Futile Attempt TO Abbreyiate
Debate in the Senate.
Resolution Recommending an Investigation Of the
Trouble at Annapolis,
The House Adiourns Out or Respect TO
the Memory OF MIR. Lowe.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
DIED.

DINGER.-On Thursday, June Ii, 1888, at
7;12 a. M, Mrs. Emilia Dingor, aged so years
and 1 day.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. William tanner, No.
52G Four-and.a-half street southwest, on
Sunday, June IL, at o'clock p. m.
HANLEIN.-On Thursday evening, June Ia,
1888, at 8 o'clock, j. II. Hanleln, aged 5S
years.
Funeral Will take place from his late resi-
depce, 627 d street northwest, on Sunday
afternoon, June II, at 3 O'Clock.
HUNT.-on June ID, 1883, at $50 o'clock p.
M, Josie Hunt, beloved daughter Of William
and Mary Hunt, aged years and months.
THoMPsoN.-on Thursday, June the 14th,
aged 81 years, month and 30 days..
Funeral Will take place from his late resi-
depce,corner Of Third and D streets southeast,
on Sunday, June IL, at 3 O'Clock p. m. Inter
ment at Congressional Cemetery. Friends are
respectfully invited.
CRANDALL.-June IA 1888, In this city,
Harry CLARK, only child of L. D. and Matte
Crandall
SHIRLEY.--Un Friday, June Is, 1888, at
$50 a. M, william H. Shirley, aged 10 years.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 2211
m. Friends of the family are respectfully 10.
yited to attend.
CREssoN.-on the 15tb instant, after a lin
gering illness, Mrs. Ella b.. Cresson, Oldest
daughter of Chief Justice @. d. Drake.
Funeral services Will be held at her fathers
residence, 111G Twentieth street northwest,
tomorrow, AT p. M, TO which the friends OF
the family are respectfully invited. Inter-
ment in Philadelphia.
Friends are kindly requested not to send
flowers.
DINGER.-on Thursday, June Ii, 1888, at
zap a. M, Mrs. Emilia Dinger, aged 90 years
and 1 day.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. William Tanner, No.
52S Four-and.a-half street southwest, on Sun
day, June II, at 8 o'clock p. m.
HYs0N.-0n Thursday, June IA, 1883, at
5:d5 O'Clock a. M, Miss Binia Thearsla, be-
loved wife of Walter i. Hyson, after severe
illness of a few hours only with paralysis OF
the brain. She died with full assurance OF O
blessed Immortality, aged Sc years.
Her funeral WIN take place from her late
residence, 1910 Fourteenth street northwest,
and proceed 10 Union Bethel A. NJ. Z. Church,
Sunday, Juno IT, at . O'Clock p. m. Relatives
and friends are all invited. Interment at
Mount Zion Cemetery. GeorgetOMn. ID. O. =
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLISHED AUGUST 1853,
LACONIC LOCALS.

THE assignment of criminal cases will
hereafter be posted in the clerks Office on
the afternoon of the day preceding the trial.
JUSTICE WYLIE intends to run the June
tenn Of the Criminal Court until the 18th
of July, when he will enter upon his sum-
mer vacation.
In the case ofthe Mutual Phoenix Life In-
surance Company VS.. Grant; the Court in
General Term to-day passed decree for
sale to be made.
Mr.. SAMUEL P. HINELINE was to-day
appointed constable by the Court in Bauc
to fill the vacancy created by the death of
James Edwards.
AT an undertakers' examining board of
professors for embalming, held at Balti-
more, Nd, last week, Arthur Rooney, of
this city, was awarded diploma by the
faculty with first honors.
The Grand Jury this morning through
its foreman reported that they had visited
the Jail, found everything in such good
order and perfect sanitary condition as to
reflect credit upon the warden and attend
ants.
RALPH ABERCRoMBIE, an elderly
man who took $3.50 worth of hack-ride
last evening and refused to pay the bill,
was sentenced in the Police Court to-day
to pay the fare or spend fifteen days on the
farm.
IDA MARTIN and Julia johnson, colored
girls not more than 16 years of age, were
convicted in the Police Court to-day of
being disorderly and disreputable persons,
and were sentenced to the workhouse for
three months each.
AFTER the Grand Jury made their final
report and were discharged with the thanks
of the Court this morning, they returned
to their rooms where they presented the
foreman, Mr.. Alexander Lerdingham, with
an ivory and gold handled whip, and Mr..
Joseph r. Cassin, clerk, a handsome and
complete set Of fishing tackle.
THE young ladies of the Y. w. c. T. u.
of Grace M. E. Church, Ninth and streets,
held their first public meeting last evening,
Miss Louisa Nash presided with grace and
dignity. There were essays and readings
by the young ladies of the union. Miss
Jessie Johns delivered beautiful address.
The children of the home were present,
and sung in most touching manner. Miss
Ida May Rogers delighted all present with
her recitations. Mrs. @. L. Roach made a
| few closing remarks, encouraging the young
ladies to activity in the work. Rev. II. S,
| France gave the meeting the encourage
ment Of his presence, read the Scriptures
and spoke personal words of cheer to the
| workers.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
Gethscnane.

In golden youth, when Beems the earth
A summer land for singing mirth,
When souls are glad and hoarts are light,
And not o shadow Turks In sight,
We do not know IL, but there lies
Somewhere, yelled under evening skies,
A garden all must some time see;
Somewhere lies our Gethsemanc.
With Joyous steps we go our ways,
Love lends halo to the days,
Light sorrows sail like clouds afar.
We laugh and say how strong we are,
We hurry on-and hurrying, go
Close to the border land of woe
That waits for you and waits for me-
Forever waits Gethsemane.
Down shadowy lanes, across strange streams
Brldged over by our broken dreams,
Behind the misty caps OF years,
Close to the great salt fount OF tears,
The garden lies; strive rs you may,
You cannot miss IL In your way,
All paths that have been or shall be
Pass somewhere through Gethsemanei
All those who Journey soon or late
Must pass within tho gardens gate;
Must kneel alone in darkness there
And battle with some fierce despair.
God pity those who cannot say
"Not mine, but thiDe," who only pray,
"Let this cup pass" and cannot sec
The purpose IN Gethsemane.
-Ela Wheeler.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
REAL ESTATE,
The Official Transfers, as Record cd
To-day.

To-day.
Messrs. Danenhower & Son, real-estate
brokers, 1926 street northwest, report the
following transfers in real estate in the Dis
trict to-day, as compiled by them from the OFF,
cial records In the ofice of the Recorder of
Deeds:
John W. Starr to S. o. Clinkscales, lots so,
81 and 90 Of starr's subdivision OF original
lots 13 to %, In square 1912, $50.
John Trimble to stephen Kane, lot j, In
Wroe's subdivision of original lots 10 et al,
in square 80, $2,75O.
Ellen NJ. Washburn and Laura N. Moore to
James b. Putnam, the last 80 feet 1 inch front
TO rear Of lot o, OF square SIS, 81 1,05630.
Elizabeth II. Floyd 10 Rebecca Webster,
north part OF original lot D, square S22, nomi-
nal.
16 feet inches front TO rear OF lot so, In Nor
13, square 553. 81 500.
Miletus G. Wine to i. W. Carpenter, original
lot q, square 06S, $50.
George ii. Hess TO Christian Rupert. south
half OF original lot 10, square 47S, 81, 900.
W, j. Newton TO Sophia Harbern, the north
vision Of lot 1o2, In Dyer's subdivision Of
square 56i, nominal.
Joseph Harbern and wife 70 W. j. Newton,
same property as above described, nominal.
John A, Prall ct al, trustees, 70 william NJ.
Henly, part Of lot 4, in 7. Drury's ct al. suodi-
vision OF square 1856, S5,112.
Lewis BGssett 10 W. z. Particle, north half
original lot 10, square i7S, $1,000.
Lawrence Sands 10 u. II, Warner, lot 21, OF
Alleys subdivision Of original lot II, square
07, S3,467.25.
Joseph X. McCammon and wife, j. s. Blair
in z. q. Ingersoll's subdivision OF square l30,
gO9GS.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The pupils OF the first, second and third
grades of the fourth division of tho public
schools will be examined on Monday prepara-
tory to the regular two months holiday. The
three grades compose twenty schools, and the
scholars SCI OF each one, mostly children under
spective class.rooms. The regular examina-.
tion Will be interspersed with reading, sing
ing, drawing and musical exercises; and
efforts are being made to have a full attend
ance OF the parents and friends of the pupils.
During the succeeding days OF the week tho
other grades will be examined.
The soldiers Will leave the Arsenal on Mon
day for Gaithersburg for tho summer months,
and the grounds VIII be entirely closed to
visitors. Only detachment OF sick veterans
Will be left behind to keep guard.
Certain portions Of James Crock Canal are
crowded and choked with accumulated animal
and vegetable matter from the various city
sewers and what is thrown in by the residents
along the route. Tho matter Is rapidly decay
ing in the hot sun, and the atmosphere Is
filled with slckoning, deadly odors. Citizens
living in the vicinity fear sickness and are
complaining about the nuisance.
Cumberland Bennet, the hlp.builders,
are engaged In the construction OF a seven ton
yacht for Mr.. Wimsat OF the firm OF Uhler 6S
Wimsat. The yacht Will be neatly fitted up
for hunting and fishing excursions TO tho lower
Potomac and for pleasure sailing parties. 1t
Is frumored that several other similar craft
Will be constructed along the river front, to-
gether with numerous smaller boats.
The United Statesl lighthouse and buoy
tender Holly arrived at the South Washington
wharves last night, after q busy voyage over
her route.
The vigorous protest made by the citizens
along the river front has checked bathing near
the Long Bridge to some extent. In the last
few days no rough characters have attempted
TO swim at this point and 1t is thought that
they will go elsewhere.
The entrance formerly used to enter the
Jefferson School building from Sixth street
has been closed and q new entrance made in
the brick wall. A tile walk is also being
placed around the building.
The young ladies engaged in the work OF
the W. G. II. U. in South Washington closed
their juvenile work for the season by holding
public meeting OF the Band of Hope In the
Sixth Presbyterian Church last evening. Miss
/. NJ. Strobell, the efficient president, con-
Quoted the exercises. large number OF
children and visitors were present. The mu.
sic, recitatious and essays by the children
were rendered IN most creditable manner,
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16

Bible school ut 9,30 a. M; d. p. Murray, SUI
perlntendent; young peoples prayer-meeting
at 0;15 p. M; topic, "Watchfulness;" seats
free; all Invited.
Church Of ne Reformation uutheran), Capitol
Hill, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Second
street southeast, Rev. W. Il. Parson, pastor.
Preaching at IL q. m. and p. M; Sunday
school at $780, seats free; tho public cordially
invited.
North Cdroilad-drenUe( (M P) Mission, Eighth
and d streets southeast, - Preaching at IL
n. m. and O p. m. by the pastor. Rev. W. j.
Neepier; Sunday school at 80 n. M; all arc
welcome; seats free.
AndcoStid W. q. r.. U.-Gospel meeting
tomorrow Sunday at y. m. at Masonic
Hall meeting conducted by tho ladies short
addresses and good music; bring Gospel
Hymne; cordial welcome.
Metropolitan M. n. Church, Four-and. .a-half
and O etreete.-Preaching Sunday at IL a. m.
and 8 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Il. d. Hunt
ley; prayer.meetlng on Thursday at 7 80 p. m.
Rdiiyodd Mems PrdyeT-Meetino tomorrow at
y. M; Band of Hope Mt q O'Clock tonight;
Gospel temperance meeting tonight at T.30;
all are cordially Invited to be present at these
meetings.
Wesley Chapel cornor Fifth and streets
nOrthwest.-11 q. M, preaching by the Rev. O..
W. II. Wright, ID. D.; 8 p. M, song and praise
meeting service, conducted by VIM. I. McKen-
ney; 0:30 n. M, Sunday-school prayer
meeting, Thursday, p. M; seats Free
strangers welcome; come to our Sunday evon-
ing meeting and bring Gospel hymns.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
EAST WASHINGTON.

The cornerstone OF the now colored Baptist
Church being erected at tho corner OF Fifth
and L streets southeast will be laid tomorrow
afternoon between 2and o'clock with nppro-
PIRATE ceremonies. Rev. Il. 8. Robinson, tho
pastor, and the entire congregation deserve
great credit for their untiring efforts In build
Ing this edlllce, which, from present appear
ances, promises 10 be one Of the finest c0lored
churches In Washington.
The colored coachman, Aigle White, who was
arrested on suspicion OF having sot IRE 10 Mr..
Middletons stable on Now Jersey avenue,
Thursday night, has been released from GUS
Say ~ inc his S9hliise there being no evidence
the stable aftor the fire broke out. aud was on.
gagged in taking the horses out whom tho po-
lice arrived. He was arres ted becuuse ho told
the onicers several conflicting stories.
little girl named Ella Rediow, while skat.
ing over the concrete In the East Capitol Park
.nis morning on parlor skates, stumbled and
1ell severely, in1uring her head and face. She
was removed to her home on street north.
east and physician summoned.
Rev. j. W. Gray, pastor OF the First NJ. p.
ghurcn, VIII preach tomorrow upon "The
Hope Within the Vail" and "rhe Death OF the
Righteous"
The names of Colonel L. N. Hill and his
beautiful wife were inadvertently omitted
from the list OF those present at Colonel Inger-
soils reception Thursday evening.
Excursion and picnic parties should inspect
the large and varied stocks OF Messrs. McCau-
ley Delwlg, 200 Pennsylvania avenue east
and corner Second and streets northeast, be-
fore purchasing. Canned goods, fruits and
other prepared luxuries. Wines, liquors,
cigars, &C., every grudo and at evory price.
Ninth Week of Special Bargains-
Monday and Tuesday, June rs and
I0-Onr New Departure N Grand
success-Our customers Delighted
Our Trade Greatly Increased.
$50 French chip hats In tho latest shape,
all colors, soc.
800 yards of satoen foulard, elegant styles,
worth 25c. for 10c.
Another lot OF cream and black brocade lace
bunting, 12ibc.
Full regular made misses Lisle hose
SILK clocked In pink and blue, SIC.
lot twenty Inch silk umbrellas, 7;Sc.
All our best dress and skirting prints, mourn.
ings included,5c &c.
so dozen misses solid colorod hose, O to
81, &c.
10 dozen kid, opera.too slippers, SOC.
a. Kaufman's Combination Store,
1911 Eleyepth etreet southeaet.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
WEST WASHINGTON.

The Bridge.street small boys have been In
the habit OF amusing themselves with placing
long rows OF caps along the street.car tracks.
The bursting OF the caps make sound simi-
lar TO the discharge OF pistols, and often
greatly frightened the horses attached to the
cars and the lady passengers, and the police
have indefinitely discontinued the diversion.
Yesterday the work of demolishing the old
Town Hall was commenced, preparatory TO
erecting tho new engine.house.
Tho slaughtering establishments on the
various roads leading into West Washington
have complied with the regulations of the
Sanitary once, and the complaints OF citizens
about bad smelling odors have ceased.
Mr.. Albert G. Prather, the well-known mill
wright, has made extensive improvements
and additions TO his residence on Prospect
Hill, adjoining the pretty cottage OF Mrs.
Southworth, tho novelist.
Condition of the water in the Potomac this
morning; AT Great Falls, turbid; at south
connection, turbid at north connection, tur-
bid, and at distributing reservoir, clear.
Arrived-Baree Ruby, with 5000 bushels OF
wheat; sold at s1.25 per bushel.
saied-Schooner Abbie O. Stubbs, Lewis,
Boston; Carrie Holmes, Crammer, Jersey
City; Rodney Parker, Parker, New Haven. All
OF these vessels arrived yesterday and to-day.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
indictments Found.

The Grand Jury to-day returned indict-
ments against thr following parties:
Horace Hogan, alias Horace Levan, alias
Little Horace, George Carson, alias George
Haywood and Francis Bucky, alias Frank
Bucky, alias Bucky Taylor, larceny of
notes and bonds from the National Metro
politan Bank (ten cases..
o. X. Harris, libel on Thomas Lucas.
John c. Lynch. alias Cow Lynch John
White, Thomas Dunn and Murray, larceny.
Thomas Dunn and Thomas Stell, larceny.
Joseph L. Sherwood and Francis Hunt
ing, alias Roxey, larceny.
Thomas Dunn, Robert Murphy, alias
johnson, and Daniel Scribner, larceny.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

At q regular meeting OF A.exandria- Wash
ington Lodge, No. %, +. and A. NJ, held ON
elected for tho ensuing year; +. L. Corbett, W.
NJ; a. W. Armstrong;. s. W.; W. II. thinner
man, j. w; j. S. Douglas, secretary, and j. A.
Field, treasurer. The committee having the
matter in charge reported that the debt due
by the lodge on the building, &c, had been
reduced since october last from II 800 to ST.
0GS.
Mrs. Il. t. Sharp is visiting friends in Frank
fort, Ky.
The commencement exercises OF the Epls-
copal High School will take place on the 27th
instant.
The employees OF the Virginia Midland Rail-
way IN this city were paid on yesterday,
BY the new schedule which went into effect
on the Washington, Ohio Western Railroad
yesterday, the mail train, which formerly ar
rived here at 3 15 p. M, does not reach hero
until ;15 p. m.
Rev. W. T. speake, of Harlem Park NJ. E.
Church, Baltimore, and Rev. DR.. Poulson, Of
the ST. f. Church of this city, will exchange
pulpIts tomorrow. The reverend gentlemen
were formerly In charge OF the respective
churches where they Will preach tomorrow.
In Roberts chapel, NJ. E., tomorrow, at IL
q. M, Rev. II. II. Ebert Will conduct the ser
vices, and at s y. m. a sermon VIII be dellv.
cred by Rev. j, b. snowden. sunday-school
at am.
The steamtug Juno is receiving some re-
pairs at the lower shipyard.
The first quarterly conference OF the curront
conference year will be held In the Methodist
Episcopal Church, this city, on Monday night
next, Rev. W. II. f. Forsyth, presiding older,
Will preside
The Corporation Court ADJOURNED yesterday
TIL court In course.
oliver Webb, colOred, was arrested last
night by O1lcer Latin for stealing lumber.
A ncht occurred last night between two wo-
men, named Annie Michael, white, and Sis
Yoss, colored, which was terminated by the
appearance or Onicers Grady and Bettis, who
arrested the combatants and lodged them In
the statiOn-house.
The work OF converting the vacant ground
back OF the W., o. * W. road into a,freight yard
for the use OF that company has been COM
menced.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16

The petition by Andrea De Frouyille for
divorce from Frederick De Frouville,
which was filed on the 18th of last Novem-
Der, was formally dismissed in the clerks
office yesterday. 1t will be remembered
that the husband some three months since
put summary termination to the case by
numbering his wife and then killing him
self.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
SOWING THE SEED.
AND WHAT SHALL THE HARVEST BET

Will the Seed sown Fall by the Way
side, or Upon Stony Places, or
Among ThOrns 2-Or Will 10 Fall
Into the Good Ground OF Under
standing Hearts and Bring Forth
Fruit?
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
MARRIED..

LAwSoN-ROSS.-On June Id, at the resi-
dence Of the brides aunt, Miss Boston, by tho
Rev. W. II. Scott, Mr.. Peter Lawson, of Wash
ington, d. O., to Miss Hattie Ross, of Prince
Georges County, Md.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-16
No Fictitious Prices-NO Catch Ad.
vGrtisement.
Diyorce suit Terminnted hY a Pistol.

We arc selling genuine serge suit for s13,
worth sl5. Call and see. $40 Seventh street.
s. KatZenstein, manager.