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Middletown transcript., 1886-03-12
Good Books.

Mrs. VIM. Rogers, Of Galena, is in
town for stay of some weeks, and is en-
gagged in soliciting orders for number Of
good books. More especially does she
dwell upon the merits of three, which
upon careful examination seem well
worthy the attention Of all, and ii their
finances will permit, they should add
them to their libraries. These three book
are: "The Pictorial Bible Commentator, -
"The Worlds Wonders" and "The Lad
les of the White House." The first pres
ents the great truths Of the word Of God
in a simple, pleasing, and instructive
mannor, by Engram Goblin, V. D. M.
1t also contains descriptions of the man
ners and customs of the ancient Jews and
people contemporary with them. The
second presents complete and succinct
biography of all the ladies who have pre-
sided over social affairs ut the White
House since the foundation Of our govern
ment. 1t is new edition, brought down
to the time of the present administration
and contains fine portraits on steel and
WOOu Vi buO50 WIN AoEO .ouAAAS shO
long years of our existence as nation
acted as "First lady Of the land" The
third book is OF much interest to lovers OF
travel and adventure, as 1t gives accounts
of the strange manners and customs and
the many wonderful things to be seen in
foreign lands, in "The dark continent" 7"
the islands OF the sea, and In "The land
of the midnight sum-" The subscription
price is reasonable and the books well
bound and printed. "Ladies Of the White
House" contains 1853 pages; "World's
Wonders" 1853 pages; and the "Com-
mentator," 1895 pages. All are profusely
and finely illustrated.
Besides the books above mentioned,
tfrs. Rogers Is agent agent for i" Cyclopedia OF
Universal History" by John Clark Rid
path L. L. D. Webster's Unabridged Die
tionary, Worcester's Unabridged Diction-
ary. The Encyclopedia Britannica and
the Peoples Cyclopaedia of Universal
knowledge. All these and some others
are standard works by the best authors
and the products of the best publishing
houses of the country.
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About People You Know.

- Miss Eliza Cochran is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
: Mrs. Rosaline K. Murphy is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
- Miss Emma Price, of near Cecilton,
is visiting Mrs. G. w. Stephens.
- Miss Clara Blackiston is visiting her
sister, Mrs Patton. in PHILADELPHIA.
- Miss Mollie Wilson is at Atlantic
City in company with Mrs and Miss
Biggs
DIR. T. H.Gilpin, who has been quite i'll
with a severe cold is able to be out
again.
= Miss louise Naudain is visiting in
Baltimore the guest of her sister, Mrs. w.
q. Eliason.
= Misses Kate and Emma Money OF
Elkton, are the guests of Misses Mamie
and Cora Lingo.
Mrs. g B w Lewis, OF New York, ID
visiting her father, Colonel Joshua Clay.
ton, of this place
: Miss Matte Ambruster, Of Camden,
NJ, has been Visiting the Misses Ella
son, OF Green stsyet.
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Mrs. B. I. Biggs, an her daupbte
miss Jennie, left yesterday for Atlantic
City for short sojourn.
Miss Mollie Alston Of west Ph iladal.
phla, is in town, the guest of Misses Mol.
lie and Rachie Wilson.
= Mrs. j. Beers left town YESTERDAY
ior Plainfield, N. J., where she will visit
ner son whose residence is there
Miss Anna Lecompt, Of Mt, Pleasant.
spent last week in Middletown VISITING
the Misses Eliason on Green street
j. Frank Wilson and wifi, Of. near
Still Pond. Md. were in town on Wednes.
day, the guests of Rev. Adam Stenele and
wife.
MRS. James Kanely returned on
wednesday from Washington, d. c..
where she has been stopping with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Dawson leave
town tomorrow, for st. Michaels. Md.
where they will spend a week with
friends,
Mr.. John M. Naudain returned to
haitinore on Wednesday. Jack has
many friends here and their best wishes
go with him.
- Mrs Annie E Whitaker, of Galena,
Mo, has rented the house formerly oc-
cupied by G Stewart, and will take pos-
session the rs of March
Mr.. A. Bradley Smith, who has bsen
foreman in James & Webb's printing de-
partment Wilmington, for number of
years has accepted position in print
ing office in Dakota and will start out for
his new home on Monday. Mr.. Smith
spent Sunday in Middletown with friends.
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The following county officers have been
elected by the Levy court:
idgetenders-At Flemrnings, Will
liam II. Hudson; Fennimores, Daniel
Delaney: Odessa, William Rose New
port, Thomas J. Hannah. At Whining
ton-Market street, James s. Morrison
Third street, Samuel Haman: Eleventh
street Zebedee Blizzard; Brandywine,
Harlan Pyle.
Jail Commissioners-Lew Z. Eliason,
George w. Morrison, Robert Sutton.
Constables - Brandwine hundred,
David J. Wilson; Wilmington, George
G. Ward, Peter Springer, Isaac Dillin ;
Thomas ]. Hsnley, South Christiana
West Christiana James F. Porter; Ferris
Reform School, William F. Pickels Mill
Creek, L. Derrickson; White Clay, A. j.
Mote New Castle, B. J. Lancaster, Will
liam B. Mccoy; Pencader, John B. Le-
Fevre, Red Lion, George N. Bright; st.
Georges, P. J. Lynch; Appoquinimink,
William e. Duhadaway; Blsckbird,
Joseph Anderson.
Jail Physician-Dr. J. J. Black.
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BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The
best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by DIR. ]. Glib
son Carroll.
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CaTARRH is disease of the mucous men,
brane. almost invariably originating in the
nasal passages and maintaining its strong
hold in the head. Ely's Cream Balm will
cure catarrh in its worst stages, and gives
immediate relief from cold in head. 1t con-
tains no injurious drugs. Price fifty cents.
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New Advertisements.

The following new advertisements appear
in this issue Of the TRANSCRIPT:
Annual Election.
Carpets-John NJ. Evans.
Nov Type-Moreau Bros.
= Visiting Cards-A. N. Ridgely.
Notice-Town Commissioners.
Wall Paper-Mrs. J. w. Makens.
Public saIe--James 7. Shallcross.
Globe Guano-Parvis & Williams.
-W.H. Moore & Co.-Great Bargains.
New Castle County National Bank Of
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The time was next taken in hearing the
reports of the various committees and in
discussing Sundry matters pertaining
thereto.
The Rev. j. B. Quigg Of the Board Of
Church Extension presented its report.
The Revs. George A. Phebus, d. D.,
John Allen, J. l.. Houston, Valentine
Gray, Elon J. Way, A. A. Fisher and
George Barton were continued on the
superannuated list. The Rev. William
T. Valiant OF the M. P. Church of Marv-
land was admitted to full membership
without examipation. The Rev. Jacob
Todd, D. D., of the Newark, N. J., Con-
ference, was received, and the Rev, ].
Richards Boyle, D. D., dismissed to New
ark Conference.
Candidates for admission being taken
up, the following were admitted: George
e. Wood, grade 9 2-7, age "a and unmar.
ried; R. Irving Watkins, grade eI-7.
aged %; W. G. Koons, grade s 5-s, aged
%; James T. Prouse, grades At; william,
w. Sharp, grade s5-7, aged 80; Henry 8.
Dulaney, grade 8 81, aged 80; Frank u.
Morgan, grade 8, aged 81 Asbury Burke.
grade 81; W. W. johnson, aged %,
married; Clinton T. Wyatt and William
p. Taylor. The Rev. Albert Chandler
despite the protest Of Presiding Elder
Wilson, was granted a supernumerarE
relation, and F. G. Anderson was located.
Next came the question of the place for
holding the next conference. The Rev.
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DIED.

RosE-Suddenly, In Odessa, Del, on Sun
day evening, March 7th 1885, Mrs. Lillian
Rose, wife of Irwin Rose OF Odessa.
Mrs. Rose was member of Drawyer's
Presbyterian Church, having been received
by letter a little over q year ago from the
West Presbyterian Church, Wilmington. A
devoted daughter. faithful wife, an un
unassuming christian.
Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord from henceforth Yea saith the Spirit,
that they may rest from their labors, and
their works do follow them.r
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Snles to Take Place.

Following are the public sales which
will take place during the coming
month -
Thursday, March ISth,-James Vine
yard, Bohemia Manor, Stock and farming
implements.
Tuesday, March 10th, 1SS6-J. f. Ella
son-Sale of Household Goods, Middle
town.
Monday, March 18th, lSS6.-Sale of
stock and farming utensils by Hannah
Stats, near Warwick, Md.
Wednesday March 18th, 1Ss6-Sale of
stock and farming implements, in st.
Vance's Neck, st. Georges Hundred, sold
by Jas, T. Shallcross.
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Art and Terranin

| AT first sight the two do not seem to 20
together at all, but that is where you are
mistaken. There is high art in the cook
ing of terrapin in the most approved
manner, and in that art, as in sculpture
and painting, truly great artists are scarce.
st. Joseph's Catholic Church of this place
advertised terrapin supper and art en-
tertainment for Monday evening last and
large audience turned out in response
to the invitation. Supper was eaten from
five to seven o'clock in the evening, at
which time the audience began to assem-
BILE to witness the exhibition of statues
and paintings prepared for the occasion.
By eight o'clock, when the curtain rose
and disclosed the first gem on the list of
pictures" Pandora and Her Box"-wirh
DR.. Kennedy to introduce her, an
audience of some 200 people had as
sembled. The pictures In the shape of
tableaus were well gotten up and elected
much applause. Following, "Pandora's
Box" were "Beauty and the Beast, !" "The
Little Christmas Card" "Flour of the
Family" the " Belle ofthe Town" ," Pre-
pairing Yum Yum for Her Wedding"
z" The Interrupted Proposal (2scenes) and
the Mitten." Then came the statues,
"Galatea," "The Three Graces" and
Othello, in the act of stabbing himself
from remorse at having strangled his be-
loved Desdemona.
At the close of this part Of the entertain
ment the tables were again beseiged by
the eager guests who kept the walters
busy until late hour.
The supper cannot be too highly
praised, and as we meant to say before, the
people of st. Joseph's had a first-class
terrapin artist, who prepared this Mary
land dish to such turn that even a stray
Jersey;nan present grew fond OF 1t. All
he efforts eventuated in pleasing success,
md the net receipts were about $50
I
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HUGHEs-WARREN.-On the morning of
March 3rd, at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, by Rev. j. D. johnson, James NJ
Hughes, of Somerset Co., Nd, and Miss
Emma NJ. Warren, daughter of Mr.. Samuel
BAILEY-MAMMELE.-On Wednesday even
ing March 10th. 1886, at the residence OF the
brides parents, No. 40s E. 9Th St., by Rev.
r. H. Adams, Frank Bailey and Carrie
Mammele, both of Wilmington Del.
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Sale of the Fenimore Property.

Sale of the Fenimore Property.
The real estate of E dward C. Feni-
more was sold at public sale at Max
wells hotel on Saturday afternoon.
The property was offered in 20 parcels
which were sold as follows: No. 1, a
double dwelling house Oh Broad street
to Nathaniel Williams at $500; No.
2, an Is acre truck-farm and vineyard
on Catharine street, to Josiah Black
way, at $3.50; No. 8, building lot,
corner Lake and Cox streets, to Nathan
iel Williams at sos; No. 4, lot adjoiu-
ing No. 8, to John W. Haye at S100 !;
building lots Nos. 5, s, Z, 8, to 2.
Poole at $105, S100, sos, and S97. so
respectively No. 8, to Nathaniel
Williams at S100.50; No. 10, to z.
Poole at S110; No. II, to Nathan
iel Williams at S115; Nos. 12 and
IS, to M. B. Burris at S115 and S127.
so respectively; No. IA, to Nathaniel
Williams at S107.50 Nos. Is, 16, II,
to James Buckle of Philadelphia at 500,
S92. so and S92.50, respectively ; No.
IS, to s. NJ. Reynolds at 500; No. 10,
to Nathaniel Williams at $3.50; No.
20, to James Buckle at $50. Total
amount realized from sale, S5,S65.
The Is building lots sold for LIPS,
which is good valuation. The
property bought by Mr.. Nathaniel
Williams is for the Middletown Acad-
emy.
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Annual Election.

MIDDLETOWN HALL COMPANY ELEC-
Nl ton for SEVEN DIRECTORS will be
held in the Hall, TU ESDAY, MARCH, 18th,
between the hours of two and three o'clock.
SAMUEL PENNINGTON, Sec'ty.
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The great popularity and success of
Salvation Oil the great in-destroyer,
have made it a target for counter
feiters. Buy the genuine. Price 25
cts.
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NOTICE.

Tho recently appointed Board of Health
consisting of DR.. G. G. Chamberlain, VIM.
Houston, James r. Hoffecker, Jas. NJ. Cox
and Richard Clayton will meet at the office
of Geo. W. Ingram on Monday evening
March 18th att O'Clock for the purpose of
organizing. By order of
Town COMMISSIONERS.
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St. Jacobs Oil marks a great advance
in the science of a cure. 1t is the only
absolute specific for rheum atism.
Only so cents.
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THE greatest attraction in town is Hard
castles five and ten cent counter, you will
be surprised at the article you can buy Tor
cents.
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The steamer Clio left Odessa for Phil
adelphia on Thursday, with cargo OF
Lord & Folks Phosphate.
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JUST received 1900 pieces Of wall
paper, at prices ranging from 8 to 60
cents, at Mrs. J. w. Makens.
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Business 0ossip.

GRAET BARGAIN 225 pairs Regular Made
Misses Hose that will average worth 50
cents per Pair at 25 cents per pair.
W. II. MOORE & co.
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l. Jos. L. Gibson, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
JOS. L. GIBSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
fth day of March, 1886.
W. N. WILSON, Mp.
JOHN c. CoRBIT, n,roo
Correct-Attest: COLUMBUS WATKINS, tn,S
WILLIAM POLK. WIS
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MO. 1921.

ID DEPORT OF THE CONDITION of the
IL NEW CASTLE COUNTY NATIONAL
of Delaware, at the close of business, March
1st 1886:
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8 Head of Horses and Colts:
IA No. 1..7Flora, brown mare mine
W. No. 2.-Fannie, bay mare coming
AA~&f five years old, good driver.
No, 3.-Mark, grey horse eight years old, q
good worker and No. l family horse
No. 4.-Belle, sorrel mare coming five years
old, good worker and first-class driver.
No 5.-John, sorrel colt coming four years
old. very promising, by scathelock.
three years old, fine size, Hambletonian
No. T. Charlie sorrel colt coming two
years, fine style and action.
No. S.-Doliy, sorrel mare twelve years old,
good brood and work mare in foal.
No. 9.-Mack, bay horse seven years old,
good worker and a flrst-class family horse.
II Head Of Cattle:
Good Mich Cows, some in.1n
profit, others will be by day of
sale, Steers, three years old, 2
Fat Cow, sold for cash, 5 Chester White
Shoats, very fine. A1-Farmtng Implements
consisting of Iron Axle Farm Wagons, in
Moore Plow, Wiley Plow, Corn Plows.
3Wood Frame Cultivators, iron Cultivator
with Corn Cover attached, Twin Harrow,
"A" Harrow, new, Roller, Grain F n, 1
Grain Drill, Osborn Binder, in good order,
Ch ampion Reaper and Mower Combined,
and Harness, 2 sets of Wagon Harness, sets
Bushel Measure, Bushel Basket, Shovels,
Forks, and many other articles too numer-
GUS to mention.
Terms OF sALE:-An sums of so ana under,
cash all sums over $40 credit of ten
months will be given, by purchaser giving
bankable note with approved endorser, with
interest added. No goods to be removed un-
mence at 10 o'clock q. m.
s. M. ENos, Auct'r. HANNAH STATS.
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sPECIAL NOTICE.

On the label Of each paper Will %
found the date Of expiration Oh tnc sa"-
scription. II this date IL wrong Piease
notify us at once. Ifyou are In arrears
uIease remit nc Omccs
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No, 3OI9.

No. 3OI9.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF the
II PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK, at Mid.
dletown, in the State of Delaware, at the
close of business, March, 1st, 1886:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $s6,68 50
.. S. Bonds to secure circulation, $1,000 90
Due from other National Banks, 1858 "a
Real Estate furniture and fixtures, 1852 96
Current expenses and taxes paid, 695 96
Premiums paid, 1923 Is
Checks and other cash items los 10
Bills of other banks, 410 90
Fractional papercurrency. nickels,
Specie, 1,l5l 50
Legal tender notes, $3.50 90
Redemption fund with U. S: Treasu-
rer Is per cent. of circulatfon), $3.50 90
Total, $40, ,2s4 IA
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, $4,000 90
Surplus Fund, LOO 90
Undivided profits, LIP 96
National Bank notes outstanding, 72,oo0 %
individual Ind deposits subject to "
Cashiers teps' checks outstanding. 80
Due to other National Banks, 1889 81
Due to State Banks and bankers, 2l
Total, $40, ,29l "A
STATE OF DELAAWA1RE, A!1 IS.
I, &. D. Kelley, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
g. D. KELLEY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th
N-'' - W.N. WILSON, Mp.
VIM. R. COCHRAN, )D,roo
Correct-Attest: G. w. W. NAUDAiN, DIec- tn,
G. E. HUKILL. 'oAo'
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MARRIED.

Use Bragdon's Teaberry Tooth Powder
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% liked Visiting Cards,

snownake ETC., for six cent stamps. Fifty
eiLner chromo or Transparent, with nalue
sld ddteen cents. A. N. RIDGELY, Cambridge,
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..rhat tired feelina,, from which Won
suffer so much, particularly in the
morning, is entirely thrown off by
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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LOST.

On Tuesday, pair OF steel bowed spec
tacies, ON the road between MiddIetown and
armstrong; Corner. A suitable reward
VIII be paid for their RETURN to THIS oYpIcE.
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Levy Court Elections.

A LARGE stock of wall papers just
received at Mrs. J. W. Makens.
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NO. IlsI,

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION of the
u CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, at Mid
dletown, in the State OF Delaware, at the
close Of business, Marchs1st. 1885,
RESOURCES
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PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber, intending to discontinu
housekeeping, will sell at public sale at hi
residence in Middletown, Del, on
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Conference was held at three O'Clock and
was opened by Rev. T. E. Martindale.
The socity has been organized one year.
Mrs C. Wesley Weldin of Wilmington,
read her report. The society has 16 mis-
sionaries in the field. There are four aux
iliary societies, three of which are in Will
mington and one at Snow Hill. Mrs.
Golf Of the Philadelphia Conference So
ciety followed In an interesting address.
She spoke Of the work of the Industrial
homes for freedmen and Indians estab-
lished by the society, and the work of
supporting missionaries on the north-wes-
tern frontier and in Alaska. Bishop NAL
lalieu delivered an interesting address.
Fol. IA months he had been travelling in
the south and on the southern frontier,
| and knew all about the industrial homes
and commended their work.
The anniversary Of the Board Of Church
Extension was celebrated in the evening.
It was presided over by the Rev. J. B.
Quigg, president of the Wilmington Con-
ference Board of Church Extension. He
introduced DIR. A. J. Kynett, D. D., cor
responding secretary of the board, who
delivered an interesting address concern
ing the work of the board. Chaplain C.
G. McCabe entered during the address,
having been carried past Elkton on a
through train which explained his being
late. He delivered an interesting address
and sang hymn.
The conference love feast was the first
service Sunday morning in the NJ. E.
Church. 1t was led by the Rev. A. D.
Davis and many of the clergymen and
others related their experience. The meet
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-22
Grand Army Encampment and Reunio
"A Gatfvahur0


The Grand Army of the Republic, DEPART
ment Of Pennsylvania, will encamp OH the
battle field OF Gettysburg July 2, aud remain
until the 9TH. On the ID aud Sd of July the
reunion Of the Third Army Corps Will be held
on the same historic field. The encampment
of the Grand Army will be largely attended,
and the reunion will bring together veterans
from every state In the Union. on the ID in.
teresting ceremonies incident to the dedica.
ton OF monuments will be held, aud on every
day during the week something of interest 10
every old soldier will occur Never since the
memorable days of the battle has there assem-
bled on this famous spot 30 notable and i'm
posing collection of veterans as will gather
there during this week. and no better oppor-
tunity for visiting the battle ground In the
company OF those who were engaged In the
great fight will ever be offered.
For the benefit of those who desire to be
present the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Gettysburg from
all stations on its lines east OF Pittsburg and
Erie, on June 80, July l, 2 3, aud 4, good to
return until the Stn, inclusive, at one iare for
the round trip
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-22

The June term of the criminal court was
opened yesterday by Justice Macarthur, and
the following excused from jury service: on
the grand jury-Messrs. II. w. Olfutt, o. c.
Green. Frederick Pilling, J. d. Entwlsle, Geo.
Emmons, Frank Hume, James Dalgish, August
Schroeder, and Thos. A. Brooke. On the petit
jury +. v. Bennett, Edmund L. Barnes w.
Simpson, Clarence i. Norment Robert Daniels,
William Brooks Dorman Ellis Vim. +. Bright,
John Il. Herrell Charles 7. Williams, and Ed
ward Cohen. The Judge directed the marshal
to have sufficient number of talesmen in
court this morning to I'LL vacancies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-22
Wanted TO Prove His Boss n Liar.

Ernest II. Beher, a German, came to police
headquarters yesterday and demanded that
the detectives arrest him.
why do you want us to arrest you o. asked
Lieut. Swindells.
MY boss says that stole his gold watch"
was the reply.
Did you steal 1t ?"
81 did not
what is your object in having us arrest
your
~ want to prove my boss liar"
We can't help you in that undertaking.
said the lieutenant.
The man went away more insulted than be
fore, and left behind him few tough words in
German that happily fell harmless on the ear,
Of those present,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-22

N. u. Nowles, of lO7 street northwest, re-
ports that he was knocked down about 1890
O'Clock yesterday morning by a colorc1 mau
when passing along street, between Second
and Third, and robbed Of plated chain and
badge, The man got hold of Mr. Vowes's
gold watch, over which they had struggle
and Mr.. NOwles managed to retain IL. Conrad
Jost, Of 1904 Sixth street, reports that In com
ing from the SChuetzen park on Saturday
night In n hack with three strange men, his
silver hunting-caso watch, valued ut SIC, wa,
taken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-22
A TUNNEL FOR ROCK CREEK.
Directing the Course of the water From
Its Present Bed,


A petition has been sent to the commls-
sioners by the residents Of Geor getown and
this city asking them to construct a tunnel
from Lyons mill, to run in a s)utheasterly
direction to o street, dlverting the course
Of Rock creek and leaving dry its bed for a
distance Of $500 feet, and allow the streets
to be extended across the chasm by EN-
bankments. The petition says that an ad-
ditional bridge is necessary but the cost
would be enormous, and by tunnellng the
bed Of the river could be reclaimed and
earth enough from the embankments could
be had to I'll In the chasm, so as TO open up
connecting streets aud avenues. The re-
claimed land would, II Ia estimated, reach
between 100000 and 100000 square feet OF
ground. The value OF this ground would
equal the cost OF the work. TIE petition Is
signed by the wealthiost residents OF the
northwestern section Of the city and George
town.