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National Republican., 1883-02-13
MARRIED OUT or A BAD scRAPE.
The Curious Ending Of II Case In the Po-
lice Court.

The Curious Ending OF II Case In the Po-
lice Court.
William A. Burdine, arrested Sunday night
for sending obscene letters through tho mail,
was held on that charge for the police court
yesterday, and his companion, Miss Mollie
Spaight, was also locked up at police head
quarters as u witness. The propretress of
the designation house was fined $50 in the
police court yesterday morning. District
Attorney Moore said he hoped the charge
which brought about the arrest of all the
parties would not bo pressed, Us two young
people, who had evidently made q great mis-
take, would necessarily be much injured by
an investigation. Tho prosecution of the
charge was abandoned temporarily. Later in
the day, however, both Burdine and Miss
Spaight were summoned to the district at
torney's Office, where, after the examination
OF number of witnesses, Mr.. Moore decided
that the case came under the jurisdiction of n
United States commissioner. A warrant for
Burdine's arrest for sending obscene
letters through tho mails was ac-
cordingly issued by. Judge Bundy as
United States commissioner, on the
complaint of Mrs. Honora Spaight, the mother
of the girl concerned. Officer Block took
Burdinc into custody, and proceedings were
had in Justice Bundys office. The letter
forming the gravamcn of the charge was
dated Manassas, Va, Jan. 81, 1888, and adj
dressed to Miss Mollie Spaight," of this city.
Its contents don't admit of publication.
During the proceedings in the Justices office
the girl clung firmly to her lover and ap-
pcalcd TO her parents not to press the prosecu
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Spaight, however, were
very indignant, and determined to have the
law take its course. Burdinc was about to
be remandcd into custody when Miss Spaight
suggested that minister be sent for, as she
proposed to marry Burdino on the spot. Tho
latter agreed, license was procured, Rev. DR..
Baer arrived on the scene, and the wedding
took place in the Justices Office The girl
fought for her lover with great spirit and de
termination, and seemed resolved to run all
risks rather than he should come to harm.
The case against Burdine was noIlc prosecuted,
After the ceremony Burdine went to Manassas
and his Mifo 70 her lnlher,s house.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
New Theatre Comiaue.

As is the usual custom with the people of
this city, where and when there is good
thing, they are sure to find it out, and last
night at the Comique was not an exception,
for the house was crowded, the people de-
lighted, and Col. Snclbaker made happy.
Messrs. Mccarthy and Munson opened tho
show in their laughable sketch of our Irish
Home" in which they are certainly inimita-
BILE Emery and Rupell, in their musical
sketch, are decidedly the best we have seen.
Miss Ray Richards, undoubtedly the best and
will, during her brief stay, assist very de-
cidedly in drawing the masses The Quaker
City Quartette" are well known here, and it is
almost needless for us to say much about them,
rs they are already great favorites. The show
closes with "Grizzly Adams" drama in
three acts, founded on the early life and ad-
ventures of that historicpersonage. Mr.. Il. II.
Goodrich, an actor of note, assumes the title
role ably assisted by Miss Annie Levering
and the rest of the company, who, we are glad
to say, are much better than the average. The
scenery is very beautiful, having been painted
specially for the pioce by Richard Smith, esq,
OF Philadelphia. Matinee to-day.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
". MIC, A, Lecture.

Tho lecture last evening before the young
men at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton was well attended, the lecture room being
filled to hear Mr.. b. II, Warner on the CAS-
pirations of Young Men" The time was
filled with practical truths for young men,
illustrated by the lives Of number of sue
cessiul men who had an object in view in
early life, and worked untiringIy until success
was attained. He closed with the following
pertinent advice; Let your aspirations be
higher than riches, above position, and loftier
than this brief life Live for truth and
righteousness, strive to lift some life beside
your own into purer and better station, and
when you leave off the mortal for the im-
mortal, and are ushered into the presence of
the Redecmer, you will find his approving
smile there awaiting you more precious than
the marble and granite shafts Of oarth.n
National Republican., 1883-02-13
NDO LLlEeNYIse.N

DIR. R. v. PIERCE BUFFALO, N. Y: Five
years ago / was n dreadful sufferer from
uterine troubles. Having exhausted the skill
of three physicians, was completely discour-
aged, and so weak could with difficulty cross
the room alone. / began taking your Favor
ite Prescription and using the local treatment
recommended in your Common Sense Medical
Adviser. In three months l was perfectly
cured wrote letter to my family paper,
briefly mentioning how my health had been
restored, and offering to send the full particu-
lars to any one writing me for them, and in
received over four hundred letters In reply
have described my case and the treatment
used, and earnestly advised them to do like
wise. From great many have received
second letters of thanks, stating that they
had commenced the treatment, and were
much better already.
MRS. L. f. MORGAN,
New Castle Me.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
stenllng public SCHOOL Con1.

One of the public schools on Capitol Hill is
minus fuel, and should cold snap occur the
children will have to be sent home to get
warm. Yesterday Il white man was engaged
during the day in taking away the coal slowed
underneath the school room. He used u big
canvas bag holding about two bushels, and
was not detected in the act until he had made
away with all the "blacR diamonds" He
succeeded in eluding arrest, but the boldness
Of the operation caused considerable comment
among the pupils after it was found out that
the man who had been shoveling the coal all
day had no business there. The school is To-
Gated on the west side of First street, between
q and ID streets southeast.
National Republican., 1883-02-13

jury. The extravagant expenditures in con-
nection with the star routes was in evidence,
also tho character Of the sudden orders for in
crease and expedition, and it was for the jury
to pass upon the necessity therefor And as
to himself the court confessed that the evil
donce had made very deep impression upon
him, as showing that the orders were lacking
in bona fide character. He therefore declined
to except Brady from the operation OF the
evidence, for il must concern all of the de-
PENDANTS equally.
Messls. lngersoll and Wilson Immediately
noted exceptions to that portion of the decision
wherein the court describes tho effect OF the
evidence upon himself.
The witness then proceeded with his testi-
mony He said that Rerdell told him that
ex-senator Dorsey was interested in the bus-
ness, and that they had enough influence with
Brady to secure increase and expedition.
The witness therefore took the subcontract.
On ross.eXamination, the witness said he was
not under the impression that any fraudulent
increase was contemplated.
b. Walker France, Of Rawlins, Wyo, was
sworn, and the court adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Meeting OF the Board or DIanagers-Inter
csting Rcports-C -Contributi Received.

Meeting OF the Board OF Nanugers-Inter-
csting Rcports-Contributions Received.
The managers of the Associated Charities
held their regular monthly meeting at No.
14ls I street northwest last night. The fol-
lowing were present: A. S. SolOmons, vice
president OF the association, Hon. A. NJ.
Gangewer, Rev, DIR. Wynkoop, r. j. Lasier,
c. T.. Foster, DIR. NJ. ID. Peck, NJ. Bradford
DIR. Doolittl4 Mr. i. $. Emery, secretary, and
many others. Reports of the several commIU-
tees were presented, showinga steady progress
in the work, and that these charitable cti-
zens are in earnest in their efforts to alleviate
the sutierings of the unfOrtunates in the city.
The reports of representatives of the vari-
Gus subdivisions were very interesting, and
some of the cases cited were simply pitable.
Remarks were made showing thaG $4,000 is
appropriated by congress for the relief of the
poor of the district, but that the physicians
get $4,000 of this sum.
Contributions of clothing, food, and fuel
are being received daily.
motion to request congress during the
present session to make an additional appro-
priation of $4,000 was amended by making
the sum $1,000.
The expenses of the board for the month of
January were $lll.0l and two hundred and
thirty-Onc persons have been relieved.
The following contributions have been re-
ceived ut the rooms of the central Office:
Donations of clothing from Mis- sudly, Mr.. Gall
pin, Mr. +. 5. Grant, aud Mrs Collins, aud money
has been donated by Miss X, McKepn, So Dr.. 4.
W. Gunnell, So: Miss l., \. Morrill,, 81; Miss j. NJ.
Nichols, S2; Miss Jane Scavy, s.; MILL f. Middle-
So Mrs. f. S. Crimes, $50; W. Hubbard 80: Mrs
Julia DiCkcnSOu, 81; George l.. Baker. 50; Mrs. j.
II. Kidder, $40; Miss NJ. s,Wthingion, $3.50; John
iowles, 81; 5. IL; Ghlpll, s2; Miss j.. Ii. Upton
$40; Miss Susan Walker 81
National Republican., 1883-02-13
The Ragan Lectures.

The Ragan illustrated lectures were COM
menced last night Mt the Congregational
church, with paris, the Magnificent" as the
initial one. The large church was crowded
to it's utmost capacity. The illustrations con-
sisted of series of very fine stereopticon views
thrown on n large canvass suspended over the
platform. Tho views themselves were very
nicely executed, and the descriptive part was
unusually good. Mr. Ragan has good voice
and pleasant style Of talking. The lecture
was long but very interesting, He began his
views with fine picture of the Place de la
Concorde, and gave n page from its annals.
The fine building usedby the corps legslatif
and the superb church Of the Madeleine were
described at length. Views of the boulevards
were given, and the splendors of the grand
opera house, n magnificent structure, costing
in all some $l0,000,000 were described at some
length The most prominent objects of in
terest in Paris, including the famed Louvre,
were exhibited, as well as a presentation of
Versailles.
National Republican., 1883-02-13


DORsEY-At AIS q. m.. Monday February12, Mrs
MARY ANN DORSEY, DEVOTED wife of ,rlnan Dor.
sey after long and painful illness, which was borne
with Christian patience
1883. at II o'clock n. m from Dean Wesley church, u
street between Second and Third streets southwest.
Relatives and friends ore respectfully invltd.
LEONARD .--On Monday, February H. 1889, at
12ij p M, Mrs. ELIZA LEONARD, beloved wife OF
William Leonard aged 35 years, from phthisis pull
monals
The friends Of the family are invited to attend the
funeral services on wednesday morning, nt l0;D n
m, at the house No CAB East Capitol street. wash
columbus and Cleveland. Ohio, papers will please
copyl
COOPER.-WILBtAM PRESCOTT, son of s. II. and
NJ j. Cooper at 1850 n. M, sunday February H. 1885,
with congestion of the brain, in the 10th year of his
Funeral will take place from his parents residence
1928 srt OF northwest sday, tue 18th instant at
O'Clock y. IN. ~
PUGH.-On Sunday, February H. 1882 Mt 6:3O
y. M, of typhoid pneumonia, HUaH PuaH agod n
years. native of Wales, but for the last iorty.fve
yenrs u resident this city.
Funeral from his late residence, No 620 Q street
northwest, ut y, IN. ON Wednesday next.
BROUGHToN.-At 2 n. m. Sunday, February H.
1888 DAVID BRoUoHroN In the 9th year of his age OF
paralysis.
Fnnera will take place on Tuesday, the 18th In
snnt, at y. M, from Wesley Chapel corner Filth
and streets northwest.
BENNETT. .-GEoReE A. BENNETT, beloved hus-
band of lose A. Bennett, In the 23d year of his age
Relatives and friends of the family are requested
to attend the funeral at the Immaculate Conception
Church on Tuesday the 18th instant, at o'clock
a. IN.
METz-At Brookevle, Nd. on Sunday morning,
the nth Instant MARY E beloved wife of John w.
Metz and daughter orc w. and Susan Parsley.
Tuesday morning, the 18th instant at 10 o'clock a.
IN.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
Al the Whnrvea.

Harbormaster Sutton has reported the fol-
lowing recent arrivals at the river 'front.';
Schooner Banner, Capt. Russell, 500 bushels
oysters; schooner ii. Wilmington, Capt. Gotf,
500 bushels oysters; pungy j. A. Harper, Capt,
Kelly, 800 bushels oysters schooner j. c..
Vanname, Capt. Lawrence, 600 bushels oys-
ters; schooner Maggie Clark Can't jenkins,
900 bushels oysters sloop Rowing Arrow, Capt.
Dickorson, 300 bushels oysters pungy Caro-
line, Capt Francis, 500 bushels oysters sloop
Emma, Capt, Garner, 250 bushels oysters.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
Taking tho Ven.

Miss Margaret L. Toomey and Miss De-
phino Turner, daughter of the late Mai. II.
S, Turner, of st. Louis, took tho white veil,
and Miss Sarah Mayock took the black veil
at the Academy of the Visitation in George
town yesterday morning. Rev, Father Johns
celebrated mass and administered communion,
and Rov. DIR, Chapelle, of st. Matthew's, con-
Quoted the ceremonies. Tho names of the
sisters now are, Miss Mayock, Sister Alexius /;
Miss Toomey, Sister Reginas; and Miss Tur-
ner, Sister Rosalie.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
John ID. GouUh Fridnx NigI,t.

John b. Coughs lecture on "Circum-
stances" to be delivered at Lincoln hall on
Friday night, is said to be that great orators
best, and cannot fail to enthuse its hearers.
1t has been almost entirely rewritten, and is
consequently new to this city. Mr. Cough
has thousands Of admirers in Washington, and
they would do well TO remember that reserved
seats TO this lecture are being rapidly taken.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
policy Cnsea.

Several policy cases were before the police
court yesterday, William II, Hasson, colorod,
was fined $50 and costs, and an appeal noted
James Hunt was given the same fine and an
appeal was also noted The cases of Thomas
Patton and Thomas Scott were continued
until Friday.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
ws posT.oFFIoE NOTICE

nSS5@ @PoST.oFFICE NOTICE
Foreign malls for the week ending FEBRUARY
u Will close OF this Office as follows:
Arizona, via Queenstown.
WEDNESDAY.-AtS $50 a. M for Europe, per steam
ship Gallia via Queenstown uetters for France
must be directed "pcr Gallia }; $50 u. m. for
France direct, per steamship Labrador, via Havre;
at 10 ~ M for the Netherlands direct, per steamship
Zaandam, via Amsterdam.
TnURSDAY.-Atl n. m. for Brazil, per sic lmship
Canonnury, via West Point, Va; at n. m for Eu-
rope. per steamship Adriatic, via Queenstown Qet.
teTs for Germany and France must be directed
"Ier Adriatlc'O; at l0a m. for Hayu. per steam
ship Alvo ut 10 q. m. for Europe, per steamship
Westphalia, via Plymouth, Chorbourg, and
FRIDAY.-At 10 n. m. for Jamaica, Savania, &C =,
GreytOwn and Port LimOn, per steamship Aene
SATURDAl.At ~ q. M for Ireland, per steamship
City of Richmond, via Queenstown Qetters for
Great Britain aud other European countries must
for Europe, per steamship Elbe, via Southampton
and Bremen; at II IL m. for Belgium direct, per
steam snip Waeslnnd, via Antwerpi at =. m. for
the " .ndward IBlands, per steamship Bermuda
at 1880 p. IN. for Cuba ana Porto Rico, per steam
ship Newport via Havana.
Mails for China and Japan per steamship City of
1okio via san Francisco close February #l5at
D. m. Mails for Australia, New Zealand. sand
wich and Fill Islands, per steamship Zenandla, via
san Francisco close March % at ~, IN,
#The schedule of closing ofTrans-Paclic mails ar
ranged on the basis Of an uninterrupted overland
transit to San Francisco. Mails from the Eastarrvng
on time at san Francisco on the day OF sailing OF
HENRY q, PEA RSON, Postmaster.
Dos ~
National Republican., 1883-02-13
EAsr WASuINGTON.

The soiree of Profs. Birmingham and Col
way last night was most enjoyable affair."
Among the many present were the Misses
Williams, Egan, Sherman, Femming, Wood
ward, Lamb, Snyder, Burnett Brown, Brock,
Perrott, Entwise Bernhard, Perkins, Edelin,,
and Annie Wilkinson.
About $3.50 yesterday afternoon a lost child,
named Harry Sedgwick, was brought to the
eighth precinct. Later his father called and
carried him home.
A bay horse was brought to the eighth pre-
cinct station by the Messrs Wheatly last
night, which they found wandering through
the streets. August Boucher soon appeared
as the owner.
Lieut.. Butler and Officers Wagner and
Fowler arrested last night Frank Royr Oliver
Wilson, Edward Mcdonnell, and Fred Boyn
on the charge of stealing the silver handles
from the herdics. 1t appears that the boys
would jump ON the herdics as they would go
down Eighth street, and screw Off the handles
and take their plumber to Mr.. Boyn's house,
and finally to the junkshop. The youthful
thieves will interview Judge Smell this
morning
Albert Friers boarded car "a last night at
the navy yard gate completely covered with
mud. He stated that he attended wake in
Uniontown, and ON returning fell through
Maiden bridge on Good Hope hill.
Saturday night the house of Mr.. N. b. s.
Miller, 2l1 A street southeast, was entered
by thieves, who left them minus sack OF
flour, meats, silverware, &c.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
Fanny KEN pie and His Funny Lecture
Tonight.

There will be mirth at Lincoln hall to-
night when Col. Kemple begins to talk about
his "Trials and Tribulations as an Office
seeker" and Washington people of both sexes
who are interested in politics should hear
him.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
"AIdrrury Da,ry wnrou..v

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in 1slb. "Ward" prints at 5jc per ID.
Also cottage cheese. Sc. per bali; buttermilk. DC.
per quart and sweet milk DC. per quart
National Republican., 1883-02-13
Real Estate.

Deeds showing the following transfers of
real estate were filed for record Saturday, as
shown by report to j. +. Olmstead:
On l. street NORTH between Twelfth and Thir-
eenth streets west south part of lot 2 square 2s3
(26 feet inches front by about 16 IeeU president
and directors of Georgetown College to Martin II.
Morris, $4,000.
On Twenty third street west, between Circle and
street north, sublots l6 ~ and 10, square 62 (5l
feet front by depth), Calvin Wilmer to George j.
johnson, nominal.
On Jefferson place. between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets west, sublot 81, square l39 go
feet front by lO6 feet, George Il. Lemon to Iheo-
dora Hunt Patterson Wallace, $1,000.
On Eighteenth street east, between South and
East Capitol Streets sublot e. square lilo "a feet
trout by % feet, Dler b. Grofi to Elmeda l.. Put
nam, nominal.
Putnam to Philip II, Christmun, nominal.
Same property next above described, p. II.
ChriStman to Margaret E. Foster, nominal
On Second street west, between ID and L streets
NORTH part of lots and 6, square So go feet frOn,
Sarah T. Acker ct al to George Watts, sl,s2i,61.
On Myrtle street, between North Capitol and
(33 feet inches front by So feet inches) Walter
&. Smith to Clement G. Smith, nominal.
ON sire ct north, between Twenty-irst and
Twenty. second streets west east part of lot 3
square 75, 90 feet front by a depth), Edward W.
Mckay to Emma Dermody, Sl,150
On Boundary street. between II and streets
north, slblot 90, square 65, Hunts subdivision
John Brent to Jesse sumner Cowles, $3.50.
.sublot 2s, square S16, Windsor & Ford's subdivi'
sion, David a. Windsor TO Charles Ford, $1,000.
Sublot 81, square 3l6, Windsor & Ford's subdi.
vision, David A. Winuson 10 David J.. Morrison
$1,000.
Sublot 20, square 316, Windsor and Todd's sub.
division, Charles Ford to David l.. Windsor $1,000
On Q street north % feet by 45 feet on Eightl
street west sublOts % ana %, square 42l. Henry
Eliot to Edward Greer, $780,
COUNTY.
Barry farm, part of lot g. section 0, Moses Smith
to William G.. Taliaierro, $3.50.
Haddock hills and enclosure, DR.. Palmers sub
division, sublot l. John Ardeeser ct al, trustees
| TO August Stuebener, Sl47b.
Holmead's addition to Georgetown, part of lo
SO, John Walsh TO Richard J. Corcoran, Sl,SO0.
National Republican., 1883-02-13

n~3Ss 1T Is EVERY MANS DUTY TO PRO
k=S vide for his family, In the middle ranks Of
life few have much capital for the benefit of their
families In the event of their early deceAse; but
and government officials by dovoling very small
portion Of their income or mery In eway of LIFE
NSURANCE, tho head of the family can make sure
that die when he may, the day after he gets
his policy, his widow and children will be endowed
with q certain amount of money.
Ohice OF the
MUTUAL RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSoCIA.
TION,
1900 IL STREET.
Il
National Republican., 1883-02-13
LOCAL MENTION.
Nm. Y. q. nooKnnmAN.

of West Washington, says: at
have tested Browns Iron Bitters,
and find that rs tonic IL is all
that is claimed for it,"
National Republican., 1883-02-13
THE HIGH POINTS IN THE CITY.

As you are giving us some light on the
water supply at present, which we appreciate,
/ would suggest that you give us the high
points in the city, as there are number Of
places claimed to be the highest point.
SUBSCRIBER.
The high points, as shown by the levels in
the commissioners office. are as follows:
National Republican., 1883-02-13

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches jewery, SC. Call on or
address Herzog, 308 Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
Yania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
,Vob Printing

OF every description executed neatly at the short.
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN, Job Rooms.
National Republican., 1883-02-13

A nABY was born in a cemetery at Mar
shaltown, Iowa, short time ago, but every
where can be seen babies borne to the ceme-
terry because mothers cruelty neglect to pro-
cure Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, a sure cure for
Group, colds, and coughs.
National Republican., 1883-02-13

n~S55s DIR. M, g, PARSONS, MEDICAL ELEC.
VIZ tricAu, Galvano and electro vapor baths.
massage, Swedish movements magnetic treatment,
&C. Hours from o. n, IN. 10 y. m, 1927 street
rth ma
National Republican., 1883-02-13
SIarrisS.
Qirb.

PARL1N-McFEE- On September IL, 1881, by Rev.
y. H. Fulton, of baltimore. IL. ii. PARLIN TO Miss
MAGGIE MCGEE.
National Republican., 1883-02-13
> "FIRB ESCAPES. !"

BURNS q CRFEUY,
ROOM 20 CORCORAN BUILDING,
Opposite the Treasury Department,
Joint inventors Of the Combined StRndpipe and Lad
der, with reversible platform, and sole licensees for
the Samese Valve. Also sole agents tor the "Cowlesr
Improved Fire Escape, as erected ON the Treasury
National Republican., 1883-02-13
Ms FIRE ESCAPES.
AVERY AND BURNS,
1877 II atrpAt northwest.

1877 street northwest.
The non-infiRmmable improved Canvas Fire
Escape Chute, as adopted by Gen. Megs Edward
Clark architect of the Capitol and j. q, Hill, super
wishing architect OF the Treasury In preference 10 nll
others, for sale NJ a reasonable price. te2-2w
NSSJ@ DENTIST,-HoWLAND DENTAL Asso.
eSS3 ClArIoN, No III Four-andalhalf street,
three doors north OF Pennsylvania avenue east side
Hereafter extractlons under Nitrous Oxide, without
PAIN viii besi for the first tooth and 90 cents each ad
out gas, so cents each tooth, Best Arllhoal Teeth
made, s7 per set. Gold and AmRlgam Filings from
81 10 S5' All work warranted first class. Have ad-
minisered Nitrous Oxide TO over 10000 patients. Old
sets of artificial teeth repoliShed and made look
and feel like new for ". mr22-ly
hSSsS AIR PILLOWS. BAGS AToNIzERa4
kSS7 douchee and other rubber goods at