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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
The Span OF Life OF Murderer Brice Fixed
by Judge wyIie.

by Judge wylie.
Edward Brice, colored, was on Saturday
sentenced by Judge Wylie to be hung be-
tween the hours of aud 10 on the first Fri
day succeeding the close of tho general term
of the court. He Was convicted three weeks
ago of the murder of Peter Washington at tho
Baltimore and Potomac depot. Before pass
ing sentence Judge Wylie overruled motion
for a new trial. based on tho fact that one of
the jurors on the trial, who was Hebrew,
was sworn upon the Christian Bible, and not
upon the Five Books of Moses. An affidavit
of this juror was read in which he stated that
he was a reformed Hebrew, and that men of
his faith regarded such an oath as no had
taken binding. The court ruled that the OBJ
lection came too late any way. request to
defer sentence for thirty days WIS also re-
fused.
Brice stood up and replied when asked by
the court if he had anything to say, that he
had not. The judge said to him that his own
conscience told him of his guilt, and advised
him to place himself in the hands of his spir-
itual adviser and prepare for the change from
this world TO tho next.
Brice showed no emotion when the sentence
was pronounced. Mr.. Taggart said that the
usual time for execution was between IL and
2 o'clock, but the judge replied that he did
not propose to give all the morning for q
crowd to gather at the jail
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
SHORT OF SUBJECTS.
Only One Griffin" Negro TO Furnish,
Bodies for n Medical College.

Only One "Triflin'" Negro TO Furnish
Bodies for Medical college.
An aged colorcd man with gray hair and .
pair OF antique spectacles over his eyes sat in
doorway near the corner of Tenth and Il
streets yesterday afternoon. He was sun
ming" himself.
Eyes, sab" said he to THE REPUBLICAN
reporter who stopped to talk with him, Use
do janitor oh dis medical collidge," pointing
at the upper stories. Use ies waitn' for
de wagon ter cum an take away TO- bar'ls OBJ
cut up subjec's"
"When were the subjects cut up ?" queried
the reporter, becoming interested.
"Who is talkin' to ?" said the old fellow
looking at the reporter with q guess-at.it
expression.
"Oh," replied tho latter carelessly, I'm q
bOdy-snatcher and want employment"
Oats all rite den. l CESS youse solid.
Dem barls holds dc remains OBJ TO people.
De sthudents has bin dissecticating 'om. Doy
are taken to de poo house grave yard an
buried dere."
Have you had many stitfs this season ~
mo, sab, deys bin scarce. De snatchors
dat we employ is way trhin'. Durin dc
who'll seasin doys only got TO bodies.
Who furnishes your stiffs nowT
"a cullud man. But den he's mitey tri6in'
and is so 'fraid of dc cops dat he don't git one
stiff in month. We pays him SIS apiece for
'em, but you see he is 'fraid of goin' to jail"
'Where does he get tho bodies2"
AT de potter's field. OATS whore mos Of
'em comes FROM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
The Shnkspeare Club.

The Shakespeare club mot on Saturday
evening at the residence of Mr.. Charles r.
Dodge No. 1886 Vermont avenue. Act II of
"a Winters Tale" was read partly in cast.
Miss Dade read charming essay on "The
Clowns of Shakespeare" Miss Ida Poesche
recited an original poem entitled, "a Twi-
light Dream" and Prof. Warwick, of Brook
Ign, gave selection from the play of Luke
the Laborer." The miscellaneous readings of
the evening were as sollows: TOO Utterly
Utter" Mr.. Jefferson; "Time Turns the
Tables" Miss Richards; selection from
Antony and Cleopatra" Mr.. Mallard; selec-
tion from Quaint Little Maid" Mr.. c. Il.
Dodge; kitty Of Coleraine," Miss Love;
"Cleopatras Death" from Shakespeare, Mrs.
Adams; "How he Won Her." Mr.. Whitaker.
The next meeting of the club will be held at
the residence of Mrs. HEREFORD, No. 1929
Eleventh street, and tho evening will be
devoted to the poet Byron.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Qieo.

HARVEY-on the Goth instant, at 1880 p. M,
LIZzIH. r., beloved wife of Richard f. Harvey.
Requiem mass at st. Patricks Church, Wednes-
day morning, at $3.50 q. m. Relatives and friends in'
Vitcd TO attend
BARTLElT.-On Saturday, April 90, at 6:45 a.
m, Mrs. CATHERINE BARTLETT, I'm the Goth year
of her age
Relatives and friends invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence No. n Myrtle street north
east, on Monday, April 2S nj O'Clock p IN.
ZIMMERMAN.-On the Goth inst, at 1918 p. m.
Mrs. MARY MARGARET, beloved wife Of John X.
Zimmerman, aged 81 years.
The funeral Will take place tomorrow Tuesday
at y. M. from the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, to which relatives and friends invited.
Interment at Congressional Cemetery.
PERRITr.-ENGEAR PRESTON PERMIT, born
Nov o, 1872 died April "a, 1884, at 3:O3 n. m,
aged / years mouths and lS days.
The funeral will take place from the shiloh Baptist
Church, Tuesday evening April 20, at o'clock. y
O'KEEFFE,-At 5:3O o. clOcS on Friday afternoon.
April 10, 1854, HOSORAH o. X EEFFE, reliCt Of the
late Edmund O'keette, native of the parish of
Tournaiullough, county OF Limerick, Ireland, at the
age of lO3 years.
her daughter MRS. Mary X Wright No. 3i4 Vir-
ginia avenue southwest on Monday, April %, ut
$3.50 a. m,
o. noble soul, true mother, falthful:nend.
The burdens of thy hOnOred years are now with Him
Whose crown OF Christian glory marks thy peaceful
end.
Rest, gentle mother, in thy sweet, eternal dream;
Thy years were nOhly lived-thy soul was pure
And won for thee IA home with Coda worlds esteem
by HER DAUGHTER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
THE DETECTIVE CASES.
They VIII be Tried in June-"Littl'
Horace" Set Free.

VIII ia Suhe-''Attuc
Horace" Set Free.
Saturday in the criminal court George o.
Miller and G. w. McElfresh, detectives, were
arraigned upon indictment 14,69s, charging
them with receiving stolen goods (the Chris
tiancy diamonds), and entered pleas of not
guilty. Mr.. A. B. Williams appeared as their
counsel, and said that they desired a speedy
trial Mr.. Worthington, when asked by tho
court when it would suit him to try the cases,
replied that he was unable to say now, for he
had not mad time to investigate them. He
admitted that the defendants were entitled
to a speedy trial. The court said he would
fix the cases for the second Monday, tho 9th
of June. He would fix the detective cases
for that date so that there could be week of
detective business. Mr.. Worthington entered
nolle pros. in five cases against Horace
Hovsn, alias Little Horace" indictments
against him for completely in the government
printing Office and the Metropolitan bank
robberies Little Horace" was released from
Jail on Saturday afternoon, the South Caro-
lima cases against him having also been dis
continued,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
BOLD BUCCANEERS.
River Pirates Infesting the Potomac and
Robbing Unguarded Vessels.


Robbing Unauarded Vessels.
1.-THE river front is infested by an apparently
well organized and desperate gang of river
pirates" said an officer of one of the Potomac
steamboats, last night. A REPUBLICAN re-
porter overheard him and made q brief in
vestigation of tho matter. At police head
quarters the record Of robberies showed that
the pirates had visited the schooner II. b.
Taylor, lying at Wheatley's wharf 1t also
showed that the bold buccaneers had sue
ceeded in forcing their way into the cabin and
getting away with gold watch and chain, $50
in cash, and other articles valued at SIS.
Talks with several bostmen aboutthe lower
wharves indicated that the pirates had been
heard from in that locality. One Of them
said: 1--WE have had quite a number Of petty
robberies about here of late, and the strsngest
part of the matter 10 that we have been I'M
able to obtain single clew to the robbers
The general opinion is that they row about
the river front in small boats under the cover
of darkness" Another boatman said tho
police ought to establish river-boat patrol
similar to the one in operation in New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Msthodlst Reunlon and deception.

At the missionary reunion and reception at
the Metropolitan church this evening first
class musical talent will participate. Mrs.
Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock will preside. Mrs.
Bishop Andrews is chairman of the reception
committee. Miss l.. M. Won Finkelstein will
attend in costume Of the Bodouins of Jerusa-
lem. Others in Hindoo, japanese, and
tainment. A contribution Of 25 cents toward
a fund for establishing an illustrated
Christian paper to DO used in the Zenanas OF
India will be taken at the door from those
not having bought tickets Rev. Nathan
Sites, just returned from China, will give
personal "reminiscences and exhibit many
elegant Chinese curiosities The public is
invited to participate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Gas Meters and Gas BiIIs.

A lady living in tho northern part Of the
city recently asked one Of the gas company's
inspectors who was taking the monthly status
of the meter at her house, how much her bill
would be.
Cant tell you, nam, until you got your
bill. There's been kick against that by the
company" replied the inspector.
How is that" asked the lady.
"Well, you see If should tell you one
amount and your bill would be larger, of
course you'd object, and then there would be
fuss, and it's as much as my place is worth
to tell you"
Tho lady reported the matter to her hus-
band, who gave tho reporter tho conversa-
ton, with some remarks of his own about the
discrepancies between meter readings and gas
bills,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
I'll. *. Fulton,
AUCTIONEER.
United States Marshaps Sale.

BY virtue of writ of lcri fclas issued out of the
Clerks Office Of the supreme court of the District of
Columbia and TO- me directed Twill sell at public sale
Tor cash at the foundry of George l.. Noyes corner
OF Washington and Canal streets. Georgetown ID. C.,
on TUESDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF APRIL 1884,
at . clock p M, oil the right title claim, and in
terest Of the defendant In and TO tho folowinsde-
scrbed property, to wit:
Ono large face-plate chuck lathe, made by AUDI
rick, Tying Co, Of Lowell, Mass, Is triple geared.
mas : rect swing driven by of four pueys each
inch face. Back head is feet long with inch ma "a,
dri and run of Is Inches, Length of bed 30 feetsr
width, 6l2 feet; depth, "a feet; main head. q eet
long; mnndr at front collar, 12lnch diameter; back
collar S-lnch dameter; face plate, tn feet diameter;
T, Levied upon as the property Of defendant William
In favor of It. h. and A. b. Cropley, use OF Arthur b.
Crop!ey. CLAYTON MCMICHA a Ell,
,, , u. $. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

To the Editor of THE REPUBLICAN;
SGRi In twenty mlnutc3 the writer was cured Of
chronic nasal caiarrh by the Revivlner held by only
one man earth, Or. Dewey, at 456 street north
west Nasal catarrh has developed with unparalleled
rapidity during the last quarter of century and IL
not only the cause of great suffering and DEATH but,
especially when supplemented by the ignorant and
reckless treatment Of bguted practitioners adds CON
the eptaphs In our cemeteries told the truth, the
tombstone Inscriptions ofseven-eghths of the nhab.
waswo; wishedt to be beler;took vender's nostruns,
and here am" But II IL In the present and rlsng;
generation that the banefl effects Of these neglected
or wrongly treated catarrhal diseases painfully
visible. L. ORTENsTEIN,
AtPalais Royal, and 10 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
MARsHALL's NAMEsAKE.
The "Chief Justice OF baltimore" Applies
for Judge Rayner's Place.

The "Chief Justice OF Baltimore Applies
for Judge Rayner's Place.
Among the passengers who alighted from
the noon train from Baltimore Saturday was
little, stumpy negro, who shambled up the
platform, fought his way through the carriage
drivers, and went in the direction of the cap
itol. AS he passed along he attracted gen.
eral attention by his walk and dress. An
old soldiers coat, jeans pantaloons, broad
toed boots, and q flaming red necktie, made
up his attire while upon his head was di-
lapidated old beaver, around which was tied
sign notifying the public thst he was the
porter Of tho Eutaw house, Baltimore, and
that his name was John Marshall. John, or
"Chief Justice" Marshall, as he is generally
known, has quite an interesting history. He
was born III Alexandria, Va about seventy
years ago, and was employed by Andrew
jackson when the latter kept the old
Marshall house. He left Alexandria just
before the war, and since then he has been
employed at the various hotels in and about
Baltimore. He is general favorite, his
quaint sayings making him known to every
body.
The venerable Chief Justice Marshall was
a warm friend of the old colored man, and
when he died the latter took his name.
reporter met the old man on tho steps of
the capitol and asked him what he was
doing in Washington.
"Wal," said the old man, yer SEQ Use come
ter see Massa Hoblizen bout s'curinga posi-
ting in er tressy. ! hears as how Their place
of solisicer uf that ere place was ter be got
an come fur it,"
Further inquiry adducod the fact that
number Of gentlemen had sent the old man
over here with letter addressed to Secretary
Folger, asking that he be appointed solicitor
general of the treasury. The names signed
to the letter were probably fictitious.
John was not successful in either finding
Mr.. Hoblitzell, the member from Baltimore,
or getting the appointment, so he returned to
Baltimore on an evening train.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
United States Narshal's Sale.

BY virtue of writ of her aciAs, issued out of the
Clerks Office of the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columqa and to me directed, will sell at public
sale for cash, In front of the Court House do OF
s 8, district on WEDNESDAY, THE I4th DAY OF
claim, aud interest of the defendant In and to the
following described property, to wit:
Part OF lot No. =, In No 3l7, beginning for
the same Mt the southeast of said lots themes
west along the line of street north 40 feet Inch;
thence NORTH 20 feet; thence wQst 26 feet; thence
north, feet; thence east 30 feet inch; thence
south, feet thence east 20 feet thence south, rs
property def;ndant; WILLIAM G Chase and 10 satisfy
Laren M. Saunders, use Of Y, u. Knight.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEI.
u. s. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Mr.. @, b. Church has been heard by the
house river and hArbor committee relative to
the improvement of the Potomac fats. He
urged tho necessity of extending tho appro-
priation for that purpose. The bill was dis
cuSsed by the Committee on Saturday, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

And Insured against loss or damage by moth, fire
and burglars, at q small charge upon valuation.
We keep firrler constantly employed, and would
advise our customers TO have their rs brought TO us
on storage, and have oil repairing done during the
dull season. d. H. STfN EMETX & son,
Hntters and Furriers,
1897 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

TIE Rowland Dental Association. No. 211 Four.
anda.half street northwest three doors north of
Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds OF Dental Work,
All work warranted first class. Have administered
nitrous oxide over 900 persons Fine gold and
amnlgam Filings inserted in thebest manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
BUSINESS MENTION.

The commissioners have ordered that tho
gates Of all parkings be made to swing toward
tho inside, also that all Enclosures be made to
conform with the law, no more to be fenced in
than tho law allows
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
We Pay

The Stricest attention to every detail in the man.
uiacture of our clothing The widespread repu-
tation we enjoy is based on the honesty of gar
ments we sell. EIsENAS BROS, tho most popular
tailors and ol0thiers, corner Seventh and u.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

The house district committee have deter
mined to ask to have the free bridge bill re-
committed, and an effort will BIO made to pass
the sewerage bill on next Monday-district
dav.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Being Our own Manufacturers,

And having many years experience, knowing the
wants of our extensive trade, our patrons will find
our clothing just adapted TO their wants, EIsEMAN
Bros the most popular tailors and clothiers, cor
ner Seventh and l.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Maj. Dye has issued an order defining the
duties of police at fires The order instructs
the different lieutenants to drill their men in
squads of ten TO assist in the extiuguishing of
fires
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

You all want the best. Don't take my word for II,
but order or dozen Rochester Beer Cmnlt and
hops) and not the best your money will refunded
L. H. FINLEY,
1900 pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Com missioner Purray and Chief John Nc
Cabe. Of New York city, called on the com
missioner Saturday, in company with Chief
Cronin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

will probably be reported to-day. The dis
trict and Mississippi improvements have not
yet been added to the bill. They will
amount to nearly $I2 600. COO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Is filled with all the new shades for children and
boys, Our kilt suits and shirt waists are marvels
of beauty. EIsEMAN Bros, clothiers aud tailors,
corner Seventh and f.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

BY virtue ofa writ of leri facas issued out of the
clerks Oice of the supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia and to me directed, will sell at public
sale, for cash. I'm front OF the Court House door OF
said district, on MONDAY. the 9TH DAY OF MAY,
1854, at II O'Clock M, n the right, Title claim aud
Interest of the defendant in and TO the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
The eastern one-half of lot numbered six C8), In
reservation numbered eleven Q1), the said half or
said lot having front oftwenty;seven I2O feet on
street northwest, and running back with the same
width to the rear side of said lot public alley I'm
the city OF washington levied upon as the property
OF the defendant, BENJAMIN Il. Beyeridge, and TO
satisfy execution No 1910 at law In favor Of Meisol,
Lampe d Co.. use of Albert Mesel.
CLAYTON MCMICIIAEL,
u. s. Marshal
THOS, DOWNING, AuCtiOnppr. aDl4-l0k
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Tho commissioners have issued an order
requiring the metropolitan and Belt line
railway to mako repairs along the lines of
their tracks in fifteen days, or the commits
sioners will have the work done and collect
the cost
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

John ]. Patterson and others on Saturday
filed suit in equity against John J. Patter-
son. jr., for the division of certain real estate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

ELY's CREAM BALN hns cured me Of Catarrh, Was
afflicted ten years tried almost every remedy rec
commended; none proved so effective and thorough -
s. X. AIKEN wholesaler of Shoes 143 Federal street,
Boston, Mass.
AFTER thorough trial of Elys Cream Balm nm
entirely cured of Caurrh, as IL also member of my
family; The Balm stopped roaring In my head
which had continued for more than year, An rs
j. tSce adv.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

The commissioners have approved tho APP
plications for liquor licenses Of the National
Fair association and of Thomas w. English.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

WITH the condiments generally attainable 1t is
not possible to produce a mayonaise dressing for
salads that win compare with Durkee's salad
Dressing. Buy a bottle and be convinced,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Mr.. p. L. CLEMENT, No. rs Sharp street, Ottawa,
Canada, states that having used ST. Jacobs OIL the
great pain reliever, for rheumatism, he considers
1t the most valuable remedy in use.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
The whole to be sold without reserve.

Sale commencing WEDNESDAY. APRIL 30, at
8 O'Clock and continuing each evening until all tho
paintings are sold. np2I.st
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
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United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue OF writ of er faelas issued out Of the
Clerks ONCE of the Supreme Court OF the District OF
Columbia, and to me directed, 1 will sell at public
sale for cash IN mont Of the Court House door ofthe
said District ON THURSDAY, THE FIRST DAY
OF MAY 1854 at IL O'Clock m, all the right, title,
claim, and interest of the defendant In and TO tho
following described property, TO wit;
All that piece, parcel, or tract Of land lying and
being situate In the County of Washington, In tho
District of Columbia, and known and distinguished
as and being lot thirtyone 3, In section two (2), OF
the duly, recorded subdivision Of Barry Farm, To-
gether with the improvements thereon, levied upon
as the property Of the defendant David Gamer, 10
satisfy execution No 24OOl at law In lRYor OF Char
lotte Beverly. CLAYTON MCMICHAFL,
u, $, Marshal.
THOMAS DOwIINa Auptionnpr. uDi-2Ot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Walter Il. Williams 81 Co.
,ntains the work of the following

The collection contains the work of the following
celebrated artists:
Diaz, Bellows, +. i. Church. Thomas Cole, Beiss.
tadt Brescoe, Tryon. Bcrlket Foster. Thomas Land
seer, Clarkson Staneld, f.. d. Lewis, Leon Julllard
j. F. Kenset, William Percy, Il. Frere, G. Boldcnl
Henry Ihman, Paul Weber, Cowell, Acheubaoh
Sontag, Robbie, Armfeld Gray, Loutze. Craig,
Briscoc. Read, Van severdonk, Richardson, Bayard,
Hamilton, William Slayer, sr., and others equally
celebrated.
The whole to be sold without reserve
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28
Marine Rand Programme.

The programme of the Marine band concert
at marine barracks, at IL o'clock this morn
ing, will be as follows: .
J. Collocation, rip Van Winkle". Planfurth,
2. Selection. "MeEphstOfele" .....,..,.., .Boito.
3. Nalse, "Touiours Fidole ,,,,,..,.. Waldteufel.
Z. Potpourri. princess Ida. Sullivan,
b. Mosalci "talka',, ChRLsaign0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia Impotence, Sex
ual Debility, cured by wells Health Remover.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-28

ESocH MORGAN & soS's sAPoLIo.