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As Washington has Its full quota of beggars
1T would be interesting to the charitably inclined
TO know just what proportion OF the whole num-
Der are really deserving and how many are
arrant imposters- The difficulty here as in all
other American cities is to discriminate between
the two classes, and to know on whom to bestov
aims In London they have a system for
ameliOrstiDg the condition of the poor and re-
heving people from imposition, which has pro-
dueed excellent results, and might be adyan-
tageOusly applied to American mendicants. An
association exists called the Charity Organiza-
ton Society, whose province it is to make sys-
tematic inquiry into the actual condition OF
applicants for charity. The society has its offices
in various parts of the city, and employs agents
judioiOusly selected for it, purpose-ex-p police
men and others who are not to be easily hum
bugged-whO investigate cases of alleged desti-
tuition, its am being not only to ascertain the
condition of the poor, but to find out what char
table agencies exist in a given district, and
what persons are specially deserving or notice
by each agency. Any person impOrtunel for
aims can by inquiry at the offices of the society
ascertain all necessary facts in regard to the
person soliciting charity. If The society has no
record of him il will make inquiries free OF cost
Subscribers Of the society are furnished with
tickets Of inquiry, andif charitable individual
Is approached by an applicant tor relief who is
unknown TO him, he can give the man one OF
these tickets. Ii he is an imposter he will light
his PIPE with it a. soon as he is out of sight If
worthy Of relief he will be furnished with evil
denoes OF the fact from the society's Office. In
this way the eharitably inclined are protected
against imposition and may feel assured that
their contributions are judiciously bestowed.
Some such system is needed here, as unworthy
persons receive the aims which would greatly
help the deserving poor.
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The question of home rule for ireland elected
awarm debate in the British House OF Commons
On Thursday evening. Mr.. Butt, the Irish
member from Limerick, demanded local gov
eminent in Ireland on the pattern or the Amer
lean states, and warned the commons that mn
les II was granted Ireland would enianger the
safety OF the British empire. Mr.. Gladstone
opposed the bIll, and it was refused a second
reading by a very large maiority.
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The postmaster at Perkinsville, GOochland
county, Va, 81. L. Perkins, was arrested a few
days ago, on a charge of robbIng the m ais at his
Office He was allowed to 90 into a room in his
house to change his clothing and made his es-
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HEAVY HAUL OF COUNTRRFEITERs IN VlR-
GINIA.-Agents OF Colonel whitley's secret ser
vice division have succeeded in arresting r.. G..
Stamper, W. II. f. Eppmsg, and Harold T.
Scott, in Grayson county, Va, charged with
are now confined at Lynchburg, Va, in default
of so, GOO bail each. Tbey-csrried on their ne
farious operations I'm a cave in the mounta ms
where eight different dies were captured. -four
of fifty cent COINS, two of twenty-five cent coins
one of ten cent coins, and one of one dollar gold
coins. Stamper has been in the business thirty
years, and states that he m ade at least S75 OO1
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Theodore Tiiton is said by Cincinnati cor
respondent to have been anxious to secure the
nomination Of Mr.. Greeley for the presidency
tecause lit would impart an element of fun
ahd trOlic TO the canvass" The Adams men
haven't been able to see the fun yet, aud the
DAVIS aud Trumbull men don't think il much
OF a trOiic so tar as they are concerned. Still II
may be fun to some folks.
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THIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber
Ras obtained from the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia holding special term. letters
1fiItame99iary on the Rer,onal estate of JOHN
deceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber
on or before the 4th day of May next they may
otherwise BY law be excluded from all benefit of the
May 1872
ml-s.3w. MARGARET HENRY, Executrix.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber
l. has obtained from the Supreme Court of the Dis.
tIicf OF Columbia, holding a Special Term. letters
OF a,iminis ration on the personal estate Of JAMES
READY, late of Washington county. ID. O., de-
ceased. All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or
before the ith day of May next; they may other
wise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said
estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of May,
lSI2 JOHN RLIG n
hay4-s3 Admi nistrator.
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LOST AND FOUND.

SiQUX HALF BREED SCRIP, No. $40 D, and
- Nc; $40 Z, issued to JOSEF LATOUBE, each
sioux Indian Outbreak in Minnesota, in the year
ieeI: puplicates Of said Scrip were issued and
delivered on or about the 30th Of April 1854, to
Caian, IN Washington city, d. o., but have never
been 70 the undersigned Scrppee, and are
considered a. either lost or destroyed.
Notice 10 therefore given, that after the expra-
tion OF three weeks from the date hereof applicao
will be made to the Honorable Commissioner o.
Indian Affairs for the issue Of duplicates, CORES
ponding with the above described Scrip, dated
April Hth, lS72
JOSEPH LATOURE, Scpippes.
D. G. SHILLOCK, Attorney of Scrippee. apI7 f3x
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0@THE FIRST MONTHLY MEETING OF
S THE REPUBLIC SAVINGS & BUILD.
ING ASSOCIATION will be held at the Lecture
Room OF the M @: A., corner Of 9th and ID streets
northwest, on MONDAY EVENING, May 6, at 7 80
O'Clock. All stockholders. and those who desire to
obtain stock are requested to attend important
business will be transacted after the payment of
dues and the sale of advances This association has
already INST with success far exceeding the most
sanguine expectations Of any Of its members and
We would invite the attention of the public to the
many liberal and equitable features Of its constiu
tiOR. To those who desire TO obtain hOmestea ads BY
small monthly payments il offers peculiar adyaI-
tages. By order Of the Board Of Directors
j. SWEET, Secretary.
NIT Office 1873 9TH street north west
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w. VI. SINISTER Il BRO

w. VI. SINISTER Il BIO,
No. 9l9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Es wing purchased very largely from the late New
YORK AUf TONS, we can now show Of the lay
best assorted stocks of Dress Goods in this
market, comprising
BLACK and COLORED SILKS;
ChECk and STRIPED SILKS:
Japan EsE SILKS, O2ts cts, worth 81;
SILK AND WOOL GOODS, for suits;
PIQUES. 0RGANDIES, LAWNS;
PEkCALES. ViCf0RIA and BISHOP LAWNS;
CHECK MUS, IN, EAINSOGK;
LINEN SUITS and 81 THINGS.
MOURNING GOODS.
IUPINS GRENADINES, all quaitics
TAMISE CLOTHS:
NOUSSELINES, MOHaIRS:
AEPACAS, HENRIETTA CLOTHS, &c.
SHAWL DEPARTMENT.
LACE POINTS aId SACKS:
OTTOMAN SHAWLS IN great variety.
Persons in want of the above goods will find il TO
their advantage to examine our stock, as they will
hId extra good bargains.
m3 q 2dp ONE PRICE ONLY.
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"ALL MEMBERS OF JOHN +. N WILL
~ hINSON LODGE, No 1343, G.. u. q. OF
D. y. In America, are notified to meet at their all
corner llth street and Pennsylvania avenue north
vest, SUNDAY, the 5th inst. at 9 O'Clock t. attend
the funeral Of our deceased Brother JOHN ID.
kEEIH, from his late residence, Gould alley, be-
tween % and Sd and and q streets northwest In
terment in Alexandria, Va. All members of sister
lodges in good standing are invited 20 attend. By
order of ROBERT WEST. n G.
CHAs. STEVENSON, p. N. c., P.S. ms 2t'
~THE FIRST MONTHLY MEETING OF
~ TIE GERMANlA SCHUETZEN PARK
cOMPANf viii be held at the Victoria House. No
az pennsylvania avenue, on MONDAY EVEN
ING. May 6. lST2, at O'Clock
All stock holders, AID those who desire 10 Obtain
SOCK, are requested to attend, as important bust
ness viii be transacted after the payment Of dues
and sale of adv ances
This association has already met with a success
TAR exceeding the most gune expectation of its
members; AID would invite the attention of the
public to the many liberal and equitable features of
its constitution. HENRY SOHAEFER
ms ~ President.
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l NITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

y WASHINGTON, d. O.. April 25th, Ir2
On the petition Of RUBEBT DI X, of BanI,.
New York, praying for the extension Of q pat sui
granted to him ON the Al day of October lS59 ante
dated to the 10Th day Of July, lass, and ressue
Accountant Labels for Periodic ais:
liz Il ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed on the 25th day of June next; that tn.
time for filing arguments and the Exam; ner repor
be limited 70 the 9Th day of July next, and thai
said petition be heard the lOrh day OF july next
pl4-s 81 n Is IEC;GETT Comnissyona,
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q IN M TIN GS

CHINA MATTING
WIN. l.. WALL d CO.
500 and 900 Pennsylvania arsaue.
Now landing
FRESH CANTON MATTINGS,
WHITE, BED, and FANCY STYLES, all widths
and qualities, at LOWEST RATES, in QUAINT
MT st ties to suit,
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DBoPos.Ls FOR GATEWAY Foa Ma
4 TIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY Al
NASHVILLE TENNESSEE

WAR DEPARTMENT, @. VI. GENERALS OFFrcE3
- NksHINGTON, ID. c.. May 4, Is72.
BIDS are invited Tor the work and material for a
stone gateway st the NaIonal Military Cemetery al
Nashville Tennessee, the pan and spec tsjcations
ior which may be seen at this Office the Office OF the
Acting Assistant Quartermaster AZ Nashville Ten
nessee, ard at the flee of the Chief Quartermas
ter; Department Of the South, Louisville, Ken
tricky.
BIDS, addressed to the 'Cbief Quarterrnaster, De
pariment OF he South, Louisville, Kentucky, !" and
lndorsed Proposals for Gateway" will be opened
Nj. q. MEIGS,
Mai u
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nFUNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS.

~
Within the past year DO OaO boxes of DR.. TUFTS
VEaETABLE LIVER PILLS have been sold, and
not single instance is known where they have failed
20 give satisfaction. If would enjoy life have
fine appetite and robust health, use IN Sc Pills
AUGUSTA, November, 1859.
d. W n. Tpr:-It affords M much pleasure TO
testify to the great yaue of your Liver Pills They
are al they repres nted to be. In my opinion.
there no Pills so well adapted to the Southern
climate they are. Yours truly,
JOS BRUMMEL, late of Richm md, Va.
THE BARRIERS PREFER DR. TUFTS
HAIR DYE, ap.sI o3t
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ii NITEU EIAIES PATENT UFFICE,
WARRINGTON, ID. c.. May !. lS72
On the petition OF ELI WHEELER, OF E!mira
New York. praying for t. extension of a pafen,
gran'ed to him on the Sd day of August, 1883 an /
reissUed on the 18Th day of September, 1860 TOR an
Improvement N Sleeping Cars FOR Railroads
Ii Is ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed on the 81 day of July next. that the tim
for filing arguments and the Ex aniners report b.
limited TO the 18th day OF July next and that sale
Any person may oppose this extensions.
may4 s I NJ. ID. LEGGETT, Commissioner
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GIG PER MONTH
FIRST CLASS TaBLE BOARD
apl7 I'm HOWARD HOUSE.
FIkST;CLAsS BOARD, WITH PLEASANT
4 FRONT ROOMS, to be had on reasonable terms
At 1901, corner of Pennsyl " anie avenue and 18th
street. Good location. and accessible. mh25-ly
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~- ID AIMS
Claims for cold IRdebtedness'' of FIVE THOU
SAND DOLLARS aud under will be audit, and
paid after MAJ l. ISL Interest allowei from June
j, 1871 20 May ., ISL.
mat z. RICHARDS Auditor. d G.
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BOARDING..

ECRNlSED ROOMS, WITH GOOD BOARD,
I Can be had at 6O9 Al street southwest, at SIS
per week. mi-3tr
ROOMS FOR RENT. UNFINISHED, WIFE
H CT without BOARD; beautifully adapted to
housekeeping, at 722 llth street, between G and
d. mf-2tr
COOP BOARD, PLEASANT ROOMS, AND
~ prices moderate, al 81 0j cor ner Of Pennsyya-
ma avenue al q 2lst street. mayl-u
FIRST LASS BOARD, WITH SEVERAL
= hne; large and medium sized ROOMS; pleasantly
situated III Sd street, No. 222, northwest. Also,
Table Boarders accommodated upon moderate
terms. ml-btH
DARTIEs DESIRING COUNTRY BOARD can
4 be accommodated at :. Greenwood" one mile
from Georgetown on the Tenalytown road For
further particulars apply on the premises, or 81
18th street, bet. y and y SITS, city. ap24 2wH
OLEASANT RESIDENCE AND BIO ARD in the
COUNTRY, near the new SchuetZen Park Son
7th street, few ste ps from 9TH street cars new
and elegant house, with large garden attached for
single gentlemen during the summer months. For
pai ticnIars inquire at J. ANGERMAN'S shoe store.
AIS 9TH street, between ID and northwest. In tn.
same build ng two large and fine PARLORS. with
all the modern improvements, for lsdy and GENTLE
man. apo
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FOR SALE.

Eok Stl -olc laTre REFRIGrRa.
- y X, suitable toy Proauca Ucaiar OF -
aIey ~ Ne. 20l. corner g and b strs-
hctif msya 49,
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d u L. l. + Il L N
~. III. Prince Easar.
I0GG PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

nj il. PRINCE OFFERS A STOCK OF
I1 TRUNKS, yALISES, SATCHELSEN
ara BAGS, OF the best manufacture, aud ExFAN
at less prices than the same retailed at VkA1o
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nj. q. COPELAND, Marufact.r.r
CAS- Louisiana ayenun
,hWniAss recherche in style aud iaish, To- store.
city or coantry residences.
Flags fOr sale and TO rent
Rooms decorsted.
All articles IN canKas line mad 70 rraar rn.-.
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THE TRADES.

Il hhb. W kNGELhE. PTafIeai Uphols'sysr ~ 4
o., ePtFaaHgsT, flrneriy with George Wifnars
90 r. tsceiNcd al Mr.. sam. BARBOUR book .rs
oOS tth street, between aad n streets an IN,
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EOR RENT-A DWELLING HOUSE c0ntaiuiug
Il ii rooms, gas and water, situated ON 81 street
6Ytween fenns ylvania and Missouri avenues, and
direc'y opposite the Botanical Garden Apply TO
LiN1NGSTON BROWNING, Attornev-at.Law
Columbian College Law Building: or at 33J Penl-
sylvania avenue m.y, IL
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kNCR RENT-A very desirs BILE furnished HOUSE
L. TO private family; 1920 G street, Opposite the
Church of the Epiphany: Sls5 per month for six
months Appl next door, 32i q street, -tweer
IO abd q ciOCk. I'm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15
Corn SOwn for Fodder.

We have given frequently detailed direc-
tons for raising corn fodder-always sowing
it in drills or burrows, the latter being the
best, allowing more breadth for the rows
An inquirer asks what time it should be
sown2 We answer, any time in the North
ern States between the middle of May and
the middle of July. Those who use it for
early soilng may SOW il as early as the wealth
er and soil will allow, early in May, aud if
small early corn is sown quite thickly, say
three bushels to the acre, it will give heavy
crop Of fine fodder on good ground by the
time Of common wheat harvest But if in.
tended only for autumn soiling or for winter
fodder, it need not be sown earlier than the
middle Of june, and larger variety Of corn
will do better But never SOW less than two
or two and half bushels of seed to the acre
If the ground is poor, the crop will be
greatly increased by manuring Coarse ma.
nure may be used to good advantage on corr
fodder. Plow two-horse burrows about three
feet apart fill them half full of manure by
throwing with fork from the cart or wagon
then strew the corn along from a half bushel
basket on the left arm, at the rate Of about
three bushels per acre, and then harrow the
whole lengthwise with the burrows. The har.
row will break up the manure and mix i,
with the SOIL and the seed will be mixed with
both-it may be scattered some, but more
fodder will grow on a wide than on a narrow
furrow, and if few grains are left uncover.
ed, there will still be enough for good crop.
If the owner happens to have smoothing
harrow, he may harrow the whole surface be-
fore the corn is up, and TO or three times
afterwards; and this operation, together with
the shading Of the crop, will leave the sur
face as clean and smooth as a floor after the
crop is harvested.
1t should not be overlooked by those not
familiar with this mode of raising fodder
that two or three times as much dry fodder
may thus be obtained from land as from gooC
meadow that cattle will eat the Who'll,
stalks and all and that the stalks will b,
sure to heat and spoil with the novice thu
first year-therefore begin moderately. --Cul
tiUdtor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15
A Good Crop Of Corn,

About the LIST Of May last | commenced
blowing on old sward that had been in grass
eight years, moved every year and hay taken
of no manure applied in meantime, except
top-dressing with plaster nearly every year.
Sod powed FIVE inches deep with double pillow,
setting the sod up at an angle Of forty-ivo
degrees, leaving it in condition to be narrowed
any way choose without turning over the
sod. 1t was Thoroughly narrowed marked
both ways with marker three feet six inches ;
planted May IS. Soon after the corn came
up, applied a compost Of unleached ashes,
hen rsanure and plaster. about equal quanti-
ties, well mixed some time before using.
applied a small handful to the hill. then
commenced using the cultivator, aud went
once in each row both ways. Then hood it
and went through twice more with cultivator
aud it was clean-did not need much hocing
to keep weeds out | believe in hoeing corn
before | plant, or in other words, till the
ground first | do not believe in disturbing
the sod at all Let it alone, to ferment and
make the corn grow. Some of my friends
would say" You will not raise corn : pu
in the pillow ; rip up the sod"
We had very dry summer, but my corn
never rolled leaf, and in some places the
slate rock was quite close The secret was,
not to disturb the sod but keep the surface
mellow keep the cultivator going-it will
pay never fear too much selected au
average acre, carefully shelled, and measured
S6l bushels sound corn, and obtained first pre-
MUM of Duchess County Agricultural So.
ciatv Eight.rowad vatlnw was tho variety
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15
How 10 have Early TomaioeS.

d. A. Compton of Hawley, Pennsylvania,
writes to the American Institute Farmers
Club as follows I" DO not forget to tell your
agricultural friends that tomatoes on heavy
soil may be obtained from four to five weeks
earlier than usual by setting the plants on the
tops Of sharp hills. The hills should be
about fifteen inches high, and three feet in
diameter at the base. Water the plants only
when first set, and dust the plants and whole
hill frequently with plaster The tomato,
coming from hot and dry country, will en-.
dure drouth that would prove fatal to less
hardy plants. What it needs most is heat,
and this is secured by planting GU steep hills
on which the suns rays strike less obliquely
than on fat surfaces. Land should not be
over-rich for the tomato, very fertile soils
producing too great growth Of vine. The
vines should be pinched in, aud the blossoms
removed after the FIRST settings have attained
the size of marbles but in any case the vines
should be permitted to fall directly on the
ground, that the fruit may have the full bene.
it from the earth BY saving the FIRST we'll.
formed ripe tomato for seed for several sue.
cessive years, a variety may be obtained that
for earliness will be far superior to the orig.
inal stock"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15
Growing Carrots.

In answer to inquiries about raising car
rots, | would say, select a piece Of good dry
land, suitable for corn, either corn stubble or
greensward. Plow in the fall, if possible, or
early in the spring. Puyerize thoroughly
with cultivator and harrow. Plow again
just before planting; manure and work in
with cultivator and harrow mark, for seed,
twenty inches apart, leaving drills two inches
deep.-Soak the seed over night in water as
hot as the hand can bear drain and mix
with dry ashes until the seed will SEPARATE
Sow about the 10th of May After sowing
brush little dirt on the seed. Then roll OF
stamp the rows, leaving the spaces between
as light aud loose as possible The carrots If
seed is good) will appear in about ten days
or about two weeks sooner than by the ordi
nary manner of planting. They should be
hoed as soon as they begin to come up. The
previous rolling in the row will hold the small
plants so that the hoe may cut close without
disturbing them. Repeat the hoeing 10 about
week. The weeds and surplus carrots may
now be easily pulled from therows. Stir the
ground often, either with the hoe or cultiya
tor and dig them out with a good plow
turning them out every other furrow
After twenty years experience | think 00t
bushels per acre an average crop.--RWra
Neio Yorker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15
Seeding In summer aud with Buckwheat.

There have been some inquiries in the Coun-
try Gentleman in regard to seeding down land
in the summer, aud also as to seeding with
buckwheat. Two years ago in July, turned
over small piece of sod, and after top-dress-
ing, seeded with clover and timothy. had
fine catch and an early crop the next year.
The summer was wet, which was favorable.
The same year, on the 18th of July, sowed
a mixture Of clover and timothy with buck
wheat Had good growth Of buckwheat,
and fair catch of both clover and timothy
10 Aroostook County, Maine, buckwheat is a
staple crop, and is held as good crop to seed
with. There is, however, one advantage there.
In that county buckwheat is sown the fore
part Of June, which is spring in that ciu ate
aud it is pretty certain to be frostbittcn by
the fore part Of September. This gives time
for grass to root afierward. Here in Ohio
five happen to have heavy growth of buck.
wheat, and to 60 clear Of frosts till about
November, as we do now and then. the gras'
would fare hard But still should not hest
tate TO run the risk If wished to seed down
a piece intended for buckwheat y.