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National Republican., 1888-05-01
DEFECT IN AN INDICTMENT.
II Failed TO Aiiege the Specific False
pretense.

The motion in arrest Of Judgment certified
by Justice Montgomery to the court In gen
eral term, to be heard in the first Instance, In
the case of John 4. Lysle, who was con
yicted of false pretenses in the criminal court
March 81, 1888, in obtaining $50 from Henry
Brock, of the Congressional Hotel. by means
of draft drawn on the Consumers Marble
Company, of Philadelphia, of which company
the defendant claimed to be an agent, was
verdict was rendered in the criminal court,
Lyslcs counsel. Mr.. Jos. Shilington at once
drew up a motion In arrest of Judgment
claiming that the indictment failed to allege
obtained the money, that II failed to allege
specifically that the false pretenses therein
averred effected the offense icharged, and be.
cause y iailed to- set forth any onense 2i 9
the day, Justice Cox, In criminal court,
granted an order dischargng the prisoner.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
District Cases in the Higher Court.

The United states supreme Court yesterday
gave decisions In a number Of cases carried
-,up from the supreme court Of this District as
ftSAaMs; Porter against White: affirmed.
FreCduSe'ul's Savings and Trust Company
against 4. ~. Shepherd, and Thompson against
A, H. Shepherds. both affirmed with, costs
Bayard, Sccrotary.S>,~Sc against Whites re-
verscd and Lut2Ordcr, Z Sc.. against Bayard
affirmed with costs. The oasTard cases are
mandamus. suits to compel the payment OF
money held In the State Department, aspd thes
eases against eX.Gov. Shepherd invoir ed
claims to property here. II
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Rrnnch Station CO..

branch postoflice station will, by order of
the Postmaster General, be established at l1Oo
Connecticut avenue to-day. 1t will be deslg-
mated as "staton c." The usual postal busi-
ness will be transacted there with the eScep.
tion of the money order system. That division
will be added about July l. Mr.. John W.
Drew has been appointed superintendent The
establishment of the other stations .contem.
plated will be deferred until the question as to
their proper locations shall be determined.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Large Real Estate Deal.

John s. b. Thompson and Rufus d. Carpen.
ter, as trustees. have sold to the Columbia
Heights Land Company, for 100000, lot IL, in
block 30: lots 10 and IL, in block 81; part of lot
l. in block 32: lots and 10 in block 32: lots 10
and f. in block 33; lot s, In block -, and lots
and u, in block 80, all in John Sherman's sub.
division of tracts of land formerly known aS
Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains. A
declaration of trust was filed in the record.
ers office with the deed yesterday by Messrs.
Thompson and Carpenter. stating that they
hold the land for the benefit of the company.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Buy your Knee Pants suits of Esemons, 5th
G.
Death OF an old Citizen.

Tie death of Mr.. Thomas G.. Magruder, an
old resident of Washington, occurred at his
residence, 1905 l. street northwest, last Satur'
day night after brief illness caused by his
contracting stubborn cold. Mr.. Magruder
was born 6S years ago In Montgomery county.
Md. and came to this city with his parents In
1887 and engaged In the mercantile business.
President Taylor appointed him deputy col
lcctor of customs for the port of Georgetown,
in which position he was continued by Presi'
bursting agent for Gen. Meigs for work on the
capitol and aqueduct. Mr. Magruder leaves
a widow, two sons, and two daughters-Dr
g. J.. Magruder f. H. Magruder Mrs. Frank
Volt, and Miss Blanche Mauuder, The
funeral services were held at the residence
yesterday afternoon.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
judgments for the District.

The commissioners. In a letter to Senator
Spooncr, state that $1,000 judgment was
awarded the District in the suit against the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany, and $4,000 against the Metropolitan
railroad. These cases are now In the supreme
Court of the United States on appeal. A
claim for $4,000 from the Columbia road Is
ready for trial, waiting the result OF the pend.
ing suits. They say also that the companies
occupying the streets have failed to. pay the
annual taxes on their cars, and suit is now
pending against the Washington and George
fnNNn Railroad COmnnnY.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Department Appointments.

Mr.. wm. r. Joyner, of Maryland, has re-
ccived the appointment of engineer of the
Pustoillce Department building. Mai X. ID,
:. Tyler, OF Michigan, formerly superintendent
OF the city pustoffice repair shop has been APP
pointed chief of the mail equipment division,
pOstofiCe Department This position was
formerly flied by Henry l., johnson, now de-
National Republican., 1888-05-01
The N.w District om,iaIs.

Mr.. Z. G. Davis. the new collector Of taxes,
and Mr. Petty the new auditor, will enter
upon their duties this morning. Mr. Davis
filed his bond of 100000 yesterday morning
with the commissioners. His Surcties are j.
W. Cochran, and George j. johnson, The
property assessed IN the names of the bonds.
men amount to S2DS,G0a Mr.. Davis will be
sworn In at 8 O'Clock this morning. Mr.. Cook
will be in readiness to turn over his affairs to
Mr. DnNis at q mOmcmt's notice.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Captured and Abandoned Property.

The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed
a committee, consisting of Treasurer Hyatt.
Special Agent Jewell and Chief
Okic, of the mercantile murine division, to
make an inventory of all the captured and
abandoned property which has remained un.
claimed in the vaults of the treasury since
the war, for the purpose of disposins of il at
public auction 10 tho highest bidder The
property consists principally of watches watch
chains captured weapons, and miscellaneous
lcwelry, some valuable gold watches and a
costly diamond pin are among the collection,
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Mems Summer Half Hose.

Forg5c pair we undoubtedly give the best
Lsle Thread Half Hose for 25c that were i'm.
ported to sell at 75c a pair. In plain colors we
have all the new shades, also black in Nor.
ley's English and Schopper's German Half
nearly 90 different styles. The price-25c
paris an illustration of the effectiveness of
our cash purchases. BY buying of us you can,
in turn. quote the saving made by purchasing
IN TOWN THAT DOES A STRICTLY CASH
BUSINESS.
s%- We have the guaranteed fast black
Half Hose at 35c II pair: If they stain the feet
or do not wash perfect black, we refund the
money. Price elsewhere 55c.
National Republican., 1888-05-01

Az ELEGANT substitute for Oils, salts, Pills.
and all kinds of bitter, nauseous Liver Medi
cincs. CatharticS, Is the very agreeable liquid
fruit remedy. Syrup OF Figs. Its advantages
are evident-t IL more easily taken. more ac.
ccptable to the stomach, more pleasantly ef-
fcctivc. and more truly beneficial to the sys
TEN than any other remedy. Recommended
by leading physicians, and for sale in 10 cent
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences In and About the


Minor Occurrences In and About the
CITY.
Tho Columbia Democratic Club elects OH.
GERS tomorrow night.
r. Ross Perry. as trustee has sold to Richard
$. Hill, for SSO6o7s, sublot Is in square 1885,
The Wednesday afternoon exercises at Way.
land Seminary have been discontinued for
the season.
VIM Ferguson was yesterday appointed
private of the first class on the police force,
vice f. II. Dent dismissed.
Mr.. c. n. Thornton of Mount Pleasant. was
yesterday injured about the head by his buggy
colliding with runaway, horse ON New Jer-
soy avenue rs'.
Helen Bee, colored servant was fined $40
by Judge Smell yesterday for stealing gold
ring belonging to Mrs, Hayes, ct ol3 Third
street northwest,
The steamer Excelsior, which has been re.
run on the Norfolk route while the steamer
Leary Is undergoing repairs.
The chief photographer In the Office of the
supervising architect of the treasury has been
removed, and there Is said to be a scandal
| concerning his management OF the office dur
| Ing the two years he has had charge.
Justice Cox in the criminal court Yesterday
| accepted bail In $1,000. with Vim. H. Lee as
surely, in the case OF Henry 4. Quincy, the
colorcd cmploye Of the Senate postohicc, ar
The Robert Portncr Brewing Comoany has
| purchased of George W, T. Swartlcll. as trus.
tee, for $4,000 all of original lot In square
300. situated on the south side nl Maryland
avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
| streets southwest.
The Ilcrdic phacton Company have asked
| permission of the commissioners to use elcc.
tric motors on their vehicles and the right to
travel upon different streets. They also ask
| permission to be allowed to erect the neces
sary buildings and machinery for the purpose
That portion of the litigation over the estate
of the late Weltha A, Emmons IN the equity
court tile petition of Prot. s. r. Emmons fOl
an Injunction against Henry Wise Garnett
the appointment of receiver, ScD was
argued before Justice Cox In that court yes
tCrday, but no decision given.
Mr. Frank Gather, living about four miles
| from Rockville, met with serious accident a
few days ago by falling from the top of new
building, q distance of about twenty feet. The
! bone In one of his wrists was splintered and
his ankles badly sprancd Mr.. Gather was
formerly u resident of this city.
|
| We have the largest number Of patterns IL
floor mattings to select from of any house il
this city, and low prices GRtely X Aldrich
National Republican., 1888-05-01
THE Jrsr Will CASE.
The Complainant Entitled to the
Whole Real Esinie.

In the court in general term yesterday Jus.
tice Cox delivered the opinion Of the court in
the Just will case, directing decree in favor
Of complanants. In July 1888, Charles Just
died, leaving considerable property which he
bcqueathed by will, and his widow qualified
as executrix. Later on the interest of the
heirs in sherwood was conveyed to the
widow direct. She died lntestate aud left
four children, two by just and two by a
former marriage, and the property descended
to them. OF the children by the former mar.
riage one surrendered Ills interest and the
other died leaving an heir. The bill was then
filed In this case to correct the conveyance TO
the widow. the plaintiffs CJust's children)
claiming that the widow only had a life inter.
est In the estate with reyersions to them. In
September 1887, the court below held that
the widow became entitled to q one.third in
terest which, at her death, descended to her
hcirs-at.law. From this decree the complain
ants appealed.
In the opinion yesterday Justice Cox, after
commenting on the several clauses Of the will
of Just. said that the complanants at the
death of the wife were entitled to the whole
Of the real estate, and directed that decree
| be prepared accordingly,
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National Republican., 1888-05-01
Jenries Cotton Case.

In the court of claims yestera a=.-J~ = ,1,-,l
was rendered against p'o -! =
nous "Jcffrics cfs rs."C clalhalts III tle Ia
JcfIr,os ltton case" in which Rose b
:" ...s and others were claimants against the
nitcd states for the price OF 800 bales of cot
| ton, valued at about 100000.
| The court also reported the findings Of facts
| in the French spoliation claims cases in regard
10 the ship Jane and the schooner Lucy.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
IyanwoId Hotel and Ferry Company

The subscription books of the above com
pany are now open al the Office Of Gurley
Brothers 1919 II street northwest.
BY the charter of the company the capital
stock of $4,000 is divided into 1900 shares, at
$50 Per share.
Subscriptions will he received for five or
more shares, payable 81 per share at the
closing of the subscription books and 81 per
share monthly thereafter until paid.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Lodge Meetings To-

The following lodges will meet tonight at
the places named:
Masonic-National Lodge, No. i2. Masonic
Temple; Lafayette, II. \. Chapter, No. ), Ma
sonic Temple; Mithras Lodge of Perfection,
iC0I g street northwest,
l. 90. F--WashingtOn Lodge, No. 6, odd
Fellows Hall; Golden Rule, No. Il, odd Eel
lows Hall.
knights of Pythlas Decatur. No. q, High
street, Georgetown; Excelsior, No. II. O0s Penn.
sylvaniu avenue: Gcrmania, No. 10 900 e
street northwest; Occasia, No. IL, 600 c street;
Webster, No. Z, Vernon Hall, New York ave
nue. and seventh street northwest.
|, o. M.--Culumbia, No, |, Graud Army
Hall seventh and l. streets northwest
|. O, Il. M.-ScnCca, No. II. X. of p. Hall,
Tliueen.and.a.half and Il streets northwest.
\. l.. OF H.-Goldsten, No, -, lie Droit
Building, Room ~.
LOG. T-Mlnnehala, No. !, G. \. building.
lil2 Pennsylvania avenue: Morning star, No
3. g9j + street northwest: Clements, No. .,
Washington Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and
Third street southeast
sons Of JOnadab--lIupe Council, No II,
Twentieth and PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
National Union-State, War, and Navy, No.
POI, st. Cloud building.
a.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued VIM. Walker and Elizabeth stoores
John VI. Jones and Harriet NJ. Scott, james
u. Gleason and Annie Maroney, August wer-
ncr and Margaret Keller Albert Butler and
Caroline Evans, Thomas r. Kennedy and
Nellie G. Burnett Charles A, Devers. Of this
city, and Esther A. Price, OF Fairfax county,
va; George W. Pettitt, of Fairfax county,
va: Daniel A. Corners of Baltimore, Md, and
Annetta A. Henderson, Of this city; VIM. s.
Thompson, Of New York city. and Mary Tay,
lor, of this city; Thomas ii, w. Smith and
Maggie Mercer.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Few Bargains.

Children's Ribbed Black Hose. CSC, all sizes.
Ladies' &c g." Colored Ribbed Lise Hose,
soc.
Ladies' Striped Boot Pattern Hose, 25c.
Ladies' warranted fast Black Hose, 2Dc.
Ladies' fast Black Lisle Hose, hjc.
New shades Ribbed silk Hose, zoe.
Is The above special lots were secured OF
late at very much below usual prices-fully 90
per cent. under prevailing prices. You'll ap'
preciatc the qualities.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Points About Mems Under
knnor

You'll notice our 81 Spring Weight Al.wool
Underwear is silk faced, and the drawers are
REINFORCED at parts liable to wear. The
coors. too, are new and pretty; the materials.
fit, and finish of goods twice their value. The
soc Jean Drawers show improvement in shape
The new ribbed body.ftting Bal. Underwear
is only 75c here, and 81 everywhere else. The
25c Balbriggan Shirts are marvel for the
money; just as cheap, in proportion, are our
sl.25 Bal Shirts and Drawers; they look more
like Silk thnn Cnftnn-
National Republican., 1888-05-01

II you are looking for the best made clothing
in Washington wcnd your way TO Eiscman
Bros, 9TH II L, Manufacturing Clothiers and
1uilurs
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Buy your XIII Suits Of Elscman's, 7th & E.

FOW rcfrigeratnrs, baby carriages. window
shades, and house furnishing goods of all kinds
on time II so desired, 60 to Gatcly " Aldrlch,
J!1 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Ladies' Summer Hose.

HEADQUARTERS for fast Black Hose.
Have made arrangements to sell here Messrs.
Lord d Taylor's celebrated WARRANTED
fast Black Hose which are conceded In New
York to be the best Contracting to use large
quantities we secured special prices, which
WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
House Furnish',";n;;Gs sh',;;; !
- carefully what we
offer:


An .day Clock cathedral strike both hour
and half, in black cnanclcd metal case,
IL inches long, inches high, Our price,
s.; regular price, SD.
Eight dag Marbeacd Iron Clock porcelain
dial, marble pillars, cathedral strike, lOlX
lO'. Ourpricu, $3.50; regular price, Sl35O.
Extra Large Black Euamcled Iron Clock,
porcelain dial, cathedral hour and half
strike, l5!Nlol. only Si9; regular price,
SIS.
A cor,hue Black Marble Clock, with inlaId
col0ird marble, liuc French movement,
cathedral chime strike, running fifteen
days Only SIS; regular price SO. size
gxio Another larger French Black Mar
bic Clock, l3iX0! -Sl1; rcgularyaluc, $50,
An elegant Bronze Clock, French dial, visi-
bic cscapcmcnt bronze figure Of Mercury,
cathedral strike, something very fine
,.23 worth S35.
Walnut s,day clocks, strike hour and halves,
for M.50.
Brouzc Top Pieces TO suit above clocks from
- to -.
A pair of elegant Bronze Statues, with
bronze base, "Don Caesar" and "Don
juan, Fl inches high Only SIS the pair
regular price, S25.
All our American clocks arc Of best standard
mahcrs-Sdh Thomas, AnsOnia Clock
Company, &c, We warrant each and
everyone, keep them in order free Of charge
for one year, and whcn sold put them in
Place IN your house ruuuihg
-Fhe above prices are net
spot cash only
National Republican., 1888-05-01
BICYClsTs ATTENTION

Is called to tho marked down
prices in Bicycle Hose at our
closing out sale Of Mems Fur
nishings, comprising all
Colors in Cotton and Wool,
from SO cents per pair up.
Flannel Shirts, Lace and
Button Front, in White, Crays,
Browns, and Navy, at and be-
low cost.
Rowing Jerseys at one-half
of their prime cost.
Black Silk Ties at one-half
selling price.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
An,hropoIocical Society.

Al the meeting of the Antbropological So
clcty to be held in the Assembly Hall of the
Cosmos Club this evening papers will be read
and discussed as follows "SOme primitive
phases of aesthetic Development by Mr. "
rites Of the olib WA, by DR.. W. j, Hoffman,
National Republican., 1888-05-01

ALL persons afflicted with Dyspepsia, Diar
rhTa. collie and all kinds of indigestion will
find immediate relief and sure cure by using
Angostura Btters. The only genuine is man
ufactured by DR.. j. G.. d. Segert g. Sons.
National Republican., 1888-05-01

For the hest and cheapest floor mattlngs 90
tu Gutcly ~ Aldrich, 81 Seventh street north
Wpst
National Republican., 1888-05-01

FoR family use no beer Is better than the
Faust" from the Anheuscr'B Busch Brewing
Association. Try it, and be convinced. Of
fee corner First and Virginia avenue south.
west. Phone SS9.5. Frank Schwarz, manager
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Ladies'
Ladies' Underwear Dept.

In the other store-No. i1i7 Penusylvani
avenue. TO the ladies we would say that this
seasons styles show vast Improvement over
last years productions. While prices are but
little lower the qualities are far superior. and
the garments being Jersey.ntting. an abso.
lutely perfect fit is assured
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Mems Underwear Price List.

Domestic Bal. Underwear, 25, 35, soc.
Imported Bal. Underwear, 75c, 81, Sl,s5.
Fancy Striped Underwear, Csc, 81, SiGs.
Colored Wool Underwear, SOC and 81.
India Gauze Underwear, a5, 3j soc.
Improved Jean Drawers, soc pair.
The price list gives no idea Of the qualities.
and, as we claim to give better values than
usual, because Of our strictly cash system in
buying and selling we hope you will think 1t
worth While to visit No. 1ii9 Pennsylvania
nyenue
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Buyers Delighted
COMPETITORS DISCOURAGED.

COMPETITORS DISCOURAGED.
Prince Albert Satin Faced Coats and Vests,
50. Mems Cashmere Suits, $3.50, at 0la + st.
Close buying and close selling is our motto
and S1s. " .-.s7.-~ s5 ~, SIS,
Lowest prices under the sun. All wool
pants, $3.50; sailor suits, Sl..0 knee pants,
iJc. FRIEDLANDER'S, 9ls + st.
Our competitors wonder how we do 1t. Chill
FRIEDLANDERs, ois Est.
Grand Army Men happy. g. A. II. suits, .
sets buttons. $3.50. Color guaranteed.
FIaEDLANDER's MIsFff STORE, 0ia st.
s YSuss e HSps yS sI1 Eegsnt EH EaGish Waking ss
and 50, FRIEDLANDER'S, Ole Est.
competitors are heartsick. Children's Suits.
All Wool, $3.50 and 81. FRIEDLANDERs,
0l2 st.
Conductors and railroad Mems Uniform
Suits, best quality, $40. MIsFIr STORE,
0ls Est,
We have black broadcloth coats, sizes s5,
36 ANA ~, at $3.50. Actual value so.
FltlEDLANDERS, 0l2 Est.
custom made, only Si1. Actual value SOS,
Merchant tailors charge $35.
FRlEDLANDER'S, 912 + st,
Just received 25 pairs oi Very Fine Custom
Made Pants. They were made for $40, $i.,
and Sl5. our price, 81 your choice.
FlslEDLANDER'S MISFIT STORE,
Jl2 L st.
Fine clothing never 50 cheap. We have
them II e. Sacks and Getaways, beautiful styles
at 81, $S, 50, and $40.
FRlEDLANDER's, 0ls + st.
Our secret for selling cheap-we buy for spot
cash. An imported silk lined and satin faced
suit, Il nobby neat check, 1878.
FRIEDLANDER'S, 0i2 Il ST.
We are the Cheapest Clothiers in tho World
Boys Long Pants, i3c; Boys All Wool Vest,
12c.; Boys Long Pants Suits, $3.50.
FRIEDLANDER'S
Misfit Store,
9l2 F Street Northwest.
Six Doors From Ninth Street.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Cheap and Good Underwear

As illustrations. the 25c Gauze Vests are
nicely finished at neck with ribbons, and those
holes. They come in no less tban siS styles
list, high neck and long sleeves; I'd, high neck
and short sleeves; Sd, high neck and no
sleeves: dth, low neck and no sleeves; 5th, low
bust form.
The 81 Ribbed silk Vests come in beauti.
full variety Of shades, and equal quality can
not be obtained elsewhere under $l.25. All
Pants we have are Jersey.fitting
Two illustrations, of many, showing our
cash system, enables lower prices than usual,
AND WITHOUT SACRIFICE OF QUALITY.
C1IILDREN'S SUMNER UNDERWE YEAR pro.
portMnatply rhpan
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Observation-Disclosures.

Buy your clothing for self and children of
Eiseman's. 9Th Il T..
National Republican., 1888-05-01

We have the largest number of patterns in
floor mattings to select from OF any house in
this city, and low prices Gately & Aldrich,
81 seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1888-05-01
Price List Ladies' Underwear.

Jcrsey.ftting Bal. Vests, 4Sc
Swiss Ribbed Bal. Vests, iSc.
Swiss Ribbed White Vests, dSc.
Best French Bal. Underwear, SOC up.
Best English Bal Underwear, 0Oc up.
GauZe Merlno Vests for Csc.
Gossamer Vests and Pants, soc.
American Hosiery Co.'S Underwear, 5Jc III
Lisle Colored Ribbed Vests 75c.
silk do do, 81, &C. So 90, $3.50 S30s
National Republican., 1888-05-01
FIRST SPECIAL Sale.
@:s'sss 7;s:'s UnderWear.ssss$s'a%s ss$ SHRINE ne,
The Mems Underwear Dept.

Is situated near door of No. 1ll9 Pennsylvania
avenue aud is virtually distinct store. The
buyer and his young men prompted this ad.
vertisement, and in inviting you TO inspect the
new stock they want 1t mentioned that you
won't complain of lack of promptness or po'
litcness.
National Republican., 1888-05-01

Lowest prices under the sun. All wool
pants, $3.50; sailor suits, Sl?O; knee pants,
1Jc. FRIEDLANDER'S, ol2 4 st.
National Republican., 1888-05-01

Our competitors wonder how we do 1t. Chill
dren's Suits for 9S cents.
FRIEDLANDER's, 0ia f st.
National Republican., 1888-05-01

Prince Albert satin Faced Goats and Vests,
50. Mems Cashmere Suits $3.50, at 0l2 + st.
Close buying and close selling is our motto.
Corkscrew Prince Albert Suits si2. 80
and SlS. ~ -..-.-l-.s- ~, SIS,
rRIEDLANDER'S, 0l2 + st.