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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
HIS ENTIRE FORTUNE STOLEN.
Adventures OF an Innocent North Caro-
Iinian In Search OF Wisdom.

Adventures OF an innocent North Caro-
Iinian In Search OF Wisdom.
Ella Boston, q colorod woman, was arrested
yesterday charged with robbing white man,
named Joshua Maddy. Mr.. Maddy, who halls
from North Carolina, and whose acquaint-
ance with ways that are dark seems to be
rather limited, says that he was enticed into
a house on G street. between Thirteenth and
Thirteenth and.a.ha by the woman, who
threw her arms around his neck and pro-
ceeded to rifle his pockets, taking from them
his whole worldly fortune which consisted
of 75 cents. Maddy offered to go on his
knees to the woman If she would give him
back his money. This she refused to do
and heartlessly kicked him down stairs
after which she gave him quarter TO keep
still about it, He then went to the fifth pre-
cinct station house and caused the woman's
arrest. At tho station he was 30 awed by the
majesty of tho law, represented by the police
man in charge, that he Frustrated himself
was the truth. He is held at the station as
q witness against the woman. He is an ex-
union soldier and is in Washington looking
after his pension.
The place into which he went is o resort Of
thieves and bad characters There is q whole
block Of houses, all of which are connected,
and mon taken into one house are generally
4 conveyed by on inner passage to houses some
distance away. SO that the police are fire.
guently baked in their attempts to make
arrests. Several robberies are believed to
have taken place lately within this den.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
THAT SUSPICIOUS BURDEN.
Tho Curious Crowd Finds Cause for Brief
Excitement In N Barrel.

The Curious Crowd Finds Cause for Brief
Excitement IN n Barrel.
A colored cartman named Carr struggled
up Capitol hill yesterday afternoon behind
his push.cart, which contained heavy bar
rel. The barrel had been turned over to
Carr at the corner of Eleventh and + streets
northwest by a stranger, with instructions to
carry it to o well-known colonel in extreme
East Washington. A letter accompanied the
barrel. After pushing the load up Capitol
hill. aud then over two miles of muddy
streets to the colonels residence, the cartman
presented the barrel and letter to that gem
tleman. The colonel became sus cious
and would not receive either tho barrel or
letter. The cartman pleaded that he had re-
ceived no money for his labor of over three
hours. lie was finally advised to take his
burden and the letter to the police station,
which he did. The letter was opened by
Officer Bryan. 1t stated that the barrel con-
tanned sections of q human body. The COL
ored mans hair stood on ends, and curious
crowd followed him to tho ash pile where he
dumped out the contents. There was no
human flesh inside. The receptacle con-
tanned only ashes and sand. After a
moments gaze at the pile, Carr exclaimed,
well, do declar'," and started up town to
find the practical joker who had 'pnt the job
up on him."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
GIVE US PURE FOOD.
Provisions OF Senator Calls Bill to Pre-
vent Food Adulteration.

Senator Call yesterday introduced in the
senate bill to prevent the sale of sdulterated
food in the District of Columbia. The bill
provides that all persons who knowingly
sell any article of food which shall be adul-
torated with anything injurious to health
shall be guilty of felony and, on conviction,
shall be punished by imprisonment of not
less than one year or by fine of not more
than 81 900, or both.
If sickness should result from the use Of
such article Of food the person SO selling shall
be guilty of a felony, and on conviction, shall
be punished by imprisonment at hard labor
for not more than ten years or by fine OF not
more than $4,000, or by both, and shall BIO
liable to damages in q civil suit to the person
injured or to his heirs or representatives.
If any person shall knowingly sell any
article of food which shall be adulterated with
any other substance without marking the
same as adulterated with such substances, on
conviction shall be punished by imprisonment
not moro than six months or by fine not more
than $500, or both.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
A Friendly Gathering.

The committee appointed by the malcon-
tent members of tho district republican COM
mittee to find an excuse for accusing Messrs.
Conger and Carson Of having employed i'm
proper means to secure election as delegates
to Chicago failed to make its report last
night, and the matter was postponed for a
day. The soreheads held stormy session
Last evening, one OF their number getting
knocked out with chair in one round and
another aceumulating an sbraded lip. The
discussion was cut short before any Threats
were cut There will DO a full meeting Of the
executive committee tomorrow n light.
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Which Is less than the former BY. s8,471, 81!

Which is less than the former by. IS 471,679
instead of $30,059,547 more, as it should
have been to justify the allegations made by
the commissioners, in their report of 1882.
How is this most astounding result to be ex-
planned? The assessor cannot now as before
deny his own responsibility in the matter,
for the assessment was made under his own
personal supervision. Nor can Commissioner
West, at least, accuse the assessors of being
incompetent, in view Of his own statement,
published in tho Critic Of the 4th Of August
last, after the work had been finished and
the results made known to him, that out of
hundreds the commissioners had selected
the best qualified dozen that could
be found" to do this work. Their returns
only differed about $50 000,O00 from the COM
missioners' estimates--a sum entirely too
insignificant to be newfoundland they seem
to have been received without murmur OF
discomfort. There was at one time, indeed,
little ripple of excitement among the as
SCISSORS themselves which threatened TO de-
velop into an ugly storm. In the absence OF
Mr.. Cottrell the remainder OF the board re-
duced several of the assessments made by
him, including that of the property of Com
missioner Edmonds. Mr.. Cottrell re-
scented this action with such spirit
and effect that, for the sake of harmony,
the action was reconsidered and the assess
ments restored as he had made them. Is not
1ull anu ClTCuubtanIlhl VI
terrible battle and of the love feast which
followed when "their last session being
almost at close, lull occurred in the pro-
ceedings, Of which Mr.. Hardness took ad-
vantage to rise and in an appropriate speech
present handsome gold-headed cane to Col.
Robert p. Dodge, the assessor Of tho district
written in the book of chronicles Of the rulers
of the district?
Are our rulers entirely satisfied with thit
exhibit If SO. thinking people are not, for thu
| effect of it will be if allowed to stand to pu
an end to anything like further improve
ment. After paying the interest upon ou
debt, meeting the absolute requirements fol
school, police, fire, and other general pur
poses, which are constantly becoming more
large and exactng, all the rest of our income
will be absorbed in keeping In repair thu
improvements already made. We shall b
glad to sec several of our avenues an
principal streets extended beyond tn
city limits, and we think the les
desirable sections of the city ought to b
properly cared for, but this cannot be though
of as matters now stand. Where is relief t
be found? We answer in just assessment
and If "the best qualified DOZEN citizens ar
unable, from any cause, to make it let
be made under the direction of the sinkin
fund commission. whose ability and fairneI
have never been called in question.
WAsHGNGToN, April "a. JUSTICE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
Theatre Comique-The Japanese.

An unusually attractive programme is
presented at this popular resort this week,
and tomorrow Saturday night, in addition
to the regular entertainment, there will be q
grand athletic event, q wrestling match for
81, 900, between Duncan G. Ross, the champion
athlete of the world, and Matsadi Sorakichi,
the Police Gazette champion japanese wrest-
ler best three in five falls, catch as catch
can, and Japanese style. This will be the
greatest sporting exhibition of tho season in
Washington. The following telegram re-.
ceived by Col Snelbaker, Of the Theatre
Comique, last evening will explain itself, and
makes a certainty OF the match tomorrow
night:
NEW YORK, April "a, 1Ss4-CoL, T. r. SNILDA.
ERR, WASHINGTON, ID. CzMatsadi Soraklchi ana
Duncan c. Ross will be in Washington Saturday,
! the Goth. RICHARD Is. FOX.
The sale of reserved seats will begin to-
morrow morning at 10 a. m. at the box Office
Of the theater.
Edmonston,s Avenue Shoe Store,
ol3 Penna. avenue, "opens" Saturday, April 26
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
ANanerd dinner deIlcaer-GeorreIs Hatchet cIgaI
I.o, ,h, Poor Orrnn Grinder.

The Italian organ grinders in this city
have met with musical rivals worthy Of their
steel In the wandering negro banjo plekers"
aud singers who abound hore. These itinerAut
black musicians go from door 10 door singing
such old plantation songs as Let 'em Bomb,
"MAssA'a Gone Away" stop dat knoekin',"
&C., with banjo accompaniment. There Is
more money provoking music In banjo and
song than there 10 In the squeaky hand
organ. Consequently tho colorod men are
fayorites and tho Italians meet with dis
hoaTtened neglect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue of n writ of ferl facias issued out of the
Clerks Office of the Supreme Court OF the District
of Columbia and to directed, will sell at PUBLIC
sale, for cash. In front Of the Court House do Of
said district on WEDNESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF
MAY, 1854, at IL O'Clock M, all the right, title,
claim AID interest of the defendant in and to the
following described property, TO wit;
Part of lot No. 2, In SQUARE No. BIZ beginning for
the same at the southeast corner of said lot ence
west along the line Of street north IS feet inchj
thence lorth 75 feet; thence west, % feet thence
north, a feet thence east, 30 feet inch thence
south, 4 feet thence east 20 feet; thence SOUTH IS
feet. in the CITY of Wnshin9ton levied upon rs the
property defendant. William G Chase, and satisfy
exec ons Nos. 24i0 and 24402. at law in favoro
Laren NJ. Saunders, use Of II. Il. Knight.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL.
u. s. Marshal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
LiGhthalI Cable Comnnny.

The certificate of incorporation of the
"Lighthall Cable Tramway company" was
filed for record yesterday. The objects OF
the corporation is the operation of railways
by the endless cable system under the Light
hall patents and inventions therefor, and to
purchase, manufacture, use, sell, and license
under the said patents throughout the United
States, and to construct and operate railways
under said systems of patents, and the
mechanisms, Devices and appliances there
under. The amount of the capital stock IL
$500, 900. divided into $4,000 shares at SIC
each. Tho principal place Of business of the
company will be in this city. Tho officers
for the first year are: Almeron FL. Lighthall
president and treasurer; John IsSpdills, vice
president; Frederick w. Jones, secretary
The three named persons are also tru stees fol-
the first year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

The retail druggists Of the city met yester.
day morning at tho Colonization building.
Mr.. ], II, Cassin presided. Tho meeting was
called TO take action in regard TO tho sale OF
proprietary medicines and fix standard rate
thereon. Messrs. Nattans, Becker, and Rein.
line advocate an carly date for the revised
rates to go into effect Nearly three-tourths
of the trade was represented, and much en-
thusiasm preyailcd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
United Sta o Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue of writ of fcri facas, issued out of the
clerks Office of the supreme court of the District of
Columbia and to directed will sell AT public sale.
for cash, mt the foundry of George t. Noyes corner
of Washington and Canal streets Georgetown, ID. O.,
on TUESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 1884.
at o'clock r. m, all the right, title claim and lns
terest Of the defendant in and to the tollOwiDgde-
scrlbed property, to wit:
One large face-pate chuck lathe, made by Auld-
rick, Tying q Co., Of Lowell Mass, Is triple geared.
has feet swing driven by Of four pulloys each
inch face. Back head is feet long, with inch man!
drill and run of is inches Length of bed. 20 feet;
width, 6la feet; depth, n feet; main head. feet
long; mnndril at front collar l2nch diameter; back
collar, SINGH diameter face plate, 7a feet diameter
entire weight, about 10 tons
- Levied upon as the property Of defendant, William
I. Duvall, and to satisfy execution No 2439o at law
In favor of II. b. and A. B Cropey, use of Arthur Il.
Cropley. CLAYTON MCNtICHAEL,
U. $. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
BUSINESS MENTION.

In the notice Of the Potomac lodge. concert
yesterday tho name Of Miss Crawford was
inadvertently used instead Of Miss Marie
Reid, whose brilliant rendition of Bel Raggio,
from "Semiramide," justly earned for her
double encore. Miss Reds voice Is oil eG-
ceptional compass and power, and she evil
IDENTIFY has q bright future as vocalist be.
fore her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

Band was formed Misses Bertha Cox, Mary
Davies, Katie Hermann, Katie Nottingham,
and Eva Holmes appeared in dialogue writ
ten for them by Mr.. Russell, Of the Humane
society. The other members who took part
in Rotations were Raymond Adams, Willie
Folks, Mary Folks, Charlie Davies, Elinor
and Belle Simonds The rocitations were
interspersed with songs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

dnny specimen from the deep blue sea, F"
weighing 426 pounds, was received by
Fish Commissioner Baird yesterday from
New York. The fish is a genuine halibut,
and as It reposed quietly on a pile Of Clipped
ice in the Sixth street depository, its colors
appeared as bright as when the fish was
flirting about in its watsry domain. The
haibut will be cast in plaster, and placed on
exhibition in tho national museum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue Oft writ offcr facias, issued out of the
Clerks Office of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, and to me directed, / will sell at public
sale, for cash. In front Of the Court House door Of
said district, on MONDAY the 5TH DAY OF MAY,
1854, at 12ocock m all the right, title claim and
interest the defendant In and to the following de-
scribed property, to witt
The eastern one-haf of lot numbered six C6). in.
reservation numbered eleven Gl), the said half of
said lot having front of twenty CD feet
street northwest, and running back with the same
width TO the rear side OF said lot TO public alley, in
the city OF Washington levied upon as the property
OF the defendant, BENJAMIN r. Beyeridge, and: 10
satisfy execution No. $50 mt law In favor of Meiael,
Lampe d Co.. use of Albert Melsel.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
aEoroE,s Hatchet cIgar Is the best. SO = street
NIoCormieIs Band OF Mercy.

Tho regular meeting of the Mccormick
Band Of Mercy was held last evening in the
parlors of Mrs. Il. +. Folks, No. 729 Sixth
street southeast. Miss NJ. l.. SymingtOn and
her sister we're present, and presented sci
of characteristic chromos. IL was at Miss
Symington's suggestion that tho Mccormick
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
Edmonston's Avenue Shoe store,
943 Penna. avenue, "opens" Saturday, April
An un,yeIcome NeIghbor.

Tho district smallpox hospital is small,
whitewashed frame building, one story high.
1t is situated near the Jail, and within the
city limits Several efforts have been made
to have the obnoxious structure removed to
some isolated spot in the county. Con.
Crockor, warden of the Jail, and tho attend
ing physicians have used thoir efforts in the
matter, but without success. Another efior,
will be made in u few days 10 have the pest
house removed. This time the citizens Of the
above locality have taken up the matter,
which affects their health aud life. Said ono
of the most active directors yesterday: ave
are going TO tho district congressional com.
mitteo with our grievance, and II we can find
no redress there, a bright glow on tho eastern
horizon some night will let you know thAtwe
have at last found relief by applying torch
to the infected premises"
GEORGE WRIGHT's Bostons vs.. Nationals, a30
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
To onDER-s5 pants. ErsENAs BROS. cor, 7th E
Athletic Exhibition.

A fine entertainment is promised the
young men in tho athletic exhibition to be
given April 90 by the advanced class from
the Baltimore Y, NJ. @, A. gymnasium. The
exhibition will be given in the new gymna-
object is to aid in equipping the same.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

Police Surgeon BAyne signed papers yester-
day afternoon at police headquarters commit.
ting white mau named William Ii. Bailey
TO the insane asylum. Bailey was arrested
while trying 10 force his way into the Presi.
dents house. lie claimed that tho govern.
ment owed him several millions Of dollars for
Bull Run.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

OF our avenue store our facilities for furnishing
customers with first class shoes will be largely
increased Buying as we do in large quantities
and for cash. we are enabled 10 control the sale VI
some OF the best lines of fine shoes In the market
Edmonston d Co.. 1889 and 1871 street. Avenue
store, 9i3 PennsylYania aYonue, opens April %.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

Pennsylvania avenue, the main thorough
fare OF the national capital, presents bright
scene nj night IL Is illuminated now by y
hugh electric reflector on the west front of
tho capitol and several large electric lights
on top Of high telegraph poles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

And insured against loss or damage by moth, iiro
and burglars, at small charge upon valuation d,
We keep n hrrcr constantly employed, ana would
advise our customers To have their turs brought TO Us
on storage and have an repairing done during the
dull season. H. II. SIT NEMEIH = son,
HuttCrs and Purifiers,
1897 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
Tuos. DowLINo. Auctioneer. api4-iSt
United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue of a writ of er faclas. issued out of the
Clerks Office Of the supreme Court Of the District Of
Columbia and to me directed, Will sell at public
sale for cash. In front Of the Court House door of the
said District. ON THURSDAY, THE FIRST DAY
OF MAY. 1884, at II o'clock m, all the right title,
claim, and Interest of the defendant in and to the
following described property. TO witt;
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
and being lot thrtyone (3l), 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, to
satisfy execution No. 24OOl AZ law In favor Of Char
lotte Beverly. CLAYTON McMIClIAEL,
U. s.. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

yor ali wan, the best Don't tago my word FOR u,
hui order case or dozen Rochester Beer malt nni
H. II. FINLEY,
1905 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

+. w. Conley, chief Of police Of Detroit,
Mich, has written letter TO the commits.
Bionors, asking rs TO tho methods Of the dis
triets authorities in inspecting meats, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

c. NJ. Mccarthy has resigned his position
MS private in engine company, No. i, and w
A. Remburg has been appointed to succeed
him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25

Fresh Aiderncy butter churncd every morning,
and delivered In y, pound "Mard' prints, ut AOc.
nor pound Also cottage cheese, DC per bali butter
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pitb.

REEsE.-suddenly, April %, at her homo in Bal
tmore, Of heart disease, Mrs. JANE r. REESE, wife
of the late William H. Reese formerly of Alexandria,
Va. aged SO years
The remains Will arrive at the Baltimore and Ohio
pot Friday, the Goth instant, at 11|O a. M, and
will he taken to Glenwood Cemetery for interment.
Carriages will be In waiting for friends at the depot
ANDERsoN.-on wednesday, April 20, 1884, Mt
7:15 p M, of Brlghts disease, Mrs HELEN l.. AN.
DERSoN, aged AZ years
Funeral Friday, mt D. M, from the residence of
her son, Arthur u. Anderson 1925 Tenth street
northwest. Friends of the family invited.
louisville (Ky.) papers please copy.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
THoMAS DoWLING, AurtIOneer. hpU-2Ut
United States Marshal's Sale.

BY virtue OF writ of ieri lacas issued out of the
Clerks Office ofthe Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia, and TO me directed, win sell at public
sale for cash. in front of the court house door of said
District on TUESDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF
APRIL, 1884, at II o'clock m, all the right, title.
claim and interest of the defendant in and 10 the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
East nineteen feet by depth ofot one hundred and
thirtyVe feet OflOt numbered eight, In square mum.
bered five hundred and iity.three In the city OF
Washington levied upon MS the property OF the dc
PENDANT, Oliver II. Gilbert TO satisfy execution No.
1868 ut law In favor of A. j. Martin. use of John
Patch.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL
ap7-2Ot United States Marshal.
IN THOMPSON,
IT, 1000 PA. AV. n. W,
This morning at IL o'clock shall sell ~ my auo'
ton rooms complete line OF household effects.
Terms cash.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-25
Mnklnr nn AnpnrenL dopreciatlon of...... VI.

which is manifestly an error.
The only apology offered for the under
valuation thus reported was that "some in
competent men" had been sent out to assess
property" who made many mistakes
in locating buildings and in assessing values,
in some cases one side of a street being as
sesscd at one.third or one.half less than the
other when tho value on both sides are the
same"
Toguard against repetition ofthis blunder,
in ordering n new assessment congress pro-
vided that very liberal compensation should
be paid for tho service in order to secure
competent men to perform 1t, aud the citizens
had right to look for satisfactory results,
instead Of which the evil intended to be recti-
fed has been greatly aggravated.
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nlg9er Man Than Grant or Lee.

Edmonston's Aysaus shoe store,
ol3 PennA avenue, "opens" Saturday, April 20