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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
sMALLPOX CASES.
SHALL SUFFERERS BE PAID FOR BED

SHALL SUFFERERS BE PAID FOR BED
DING AND CLOTHING DESTROYED
The following letter addressed by DR.. D. W.
Bliss, secretary of the Board Of Health, TO
weIl-known resident of this city, VIII be read
with interest by many who during the preya-
lence of the scourge had property to consid-
cradle amount destroyed by order of the board:
DISTRICT OF QoLUMBIA,l
BOARD OF HEALTH, y
WASHINGTON, July 70, 1874.
SIR In reply to yours Of the 16th instant,
referring abusive letter Of Benz. 8. Redmsn,
would respectfully state that some clothing,
bedding, &C., property of Redman, was de-
stroyed by the board during the smallpox cpl
demic, as required by act of Legislative Assem-
bly, approved June 10, 1872, and he has made
repeated application in writing, both to the
board and through the Governor, for payment
OF his claim, and has as often been informed
that payment would be made of any sum found
to be due him as soon as funds were In hand
for that purpose.
The law enacts as follows "Proyidsd, That
in case of poor people they shall be reasonably
compensated from any moneys In the treasury
Of the Board of Health not otherwise appro-
priated." At the date of the passage of the
act there were no moneys in the treasury OF
the Board of Health not otherwise appropri-
ated. The duty Of destroying this property
having been imposed upon the board by the
Legislative Assembly, It was. manifestly its
duty to provide for the payment Of the same,
which It failed to do until the session Of 1873.
Date of approval of appropriation, June 6,
1873; amount appropriated to defray the ex-
penses of the Board of Health, $751; 900. or
this amount there is still due the Board of
Health, and unpaid, the sum of $13, Sl2.Tl,
and from which sum all claims for compensa-
ton for clothing, &C., destroyed, found to be
due under the law, will be paid as soon as the
funds are available.
The appropriation by Congress last session In
the deficiency bill, to reimburse the board for
extraordinary expenses incurred during the
smallpox epidemic, was for indebtedness ex-
elusive Of that incurred by or under the
authority Of local legislation. The proper
adjustment of these claims under the law is
difficult and delicate task, and the matter is
now in the hands Of q committee specially ap-
pointed for that purpose; and when they shall
have completed their work claimants will be
no flied through the public press Of time and
place Of payment. Very respectfully,
d. W. Bliss, NJ. D.,
Secretary Board of Health.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
" WHO WROTE THAT ARTTCLBf "
A SUIT OF BOOMERS IN PURSUIT OF
"THAT MAN"

A SUIT OF BOOMERS IN PURSUIT OF
"THAT MAN"
She entered the business Office Of this estaD-
lisbment, she did; and afunny-lOoking creature
she was, we assure you. She looked as though
she might have been pill-doctor In days gone
by; q pill-doctor Of no small consequence.
There was nothing particular about her that
Would attract the attention of the casual OBJ
server. but everything in general tended to
rivet the gsZe of the beholder. Boomers, did
Won saw That's Just It; boomers from head
10 foot: boomers all over. Pants, you know;
yes, the common, ordinary pants Of man
were on her, and these were capped with
little shOr.-jaCket, which reminded one OF t1e
roundabouts of boyhood. A hat chung gently
to the back of her head. 1t was 3 cross Oe,
tween the bonnet and beaver. She Wlnkeu
and pouted, and hung on to the hook OF SIX
UMBRELLA Taken on the whole, she resemOled
A military clothes-pin placed on the retired
list But she was able-bOdled though 1ou
can depend upon it, she was able-bodied. Yes,
more than that, she was spunky. She waltzed
up to the clerks desk, a Ia wasp badly mad
eped, and, slspping her umbrella down upon
the marble-top counter, she struck an attitude
which would have been impossible for q prop
erly-clotbed woman to have struck. The fire
Of Juno flashed from her eye, her face fell
apart and in words both commanding and Sc
pulchral she wanted to know, ''im mediately,'
who "wrote that piece" She wanted to see
the man. Nothing could please her better
than moments interview with the wretch.
Once in her hands, the remaining scenes OF his
life would be viewed through one eye. The
bridge Of his nose would be carried away in her
freshet of wrath. The grave would receive the
scars of his punishment, and eternity would
find the worse looking cripple that ever crossed
the Styx. "Where's the editor what wrote
that piece; will you tell meP' she cried, pranc-
inc about somewhat agitatCi by the reticence
of the clerk in charge; 81 want to see that
man. l wait TO know him intimately. l
would like TO meet his family even 10 the third
and fourth generation. want to be some
what attached to that family. am not par
ticular which end attach first. Five minutes
attachment to each one would relieve me and
the world-oh if oily Where's the man
who wrote that piece: viii you tell met Don't
YOU understand; you don't, eh, you rascal! III
teach YOU to''-aId then she tried to crawl
over the counter to see the clerk. She wanted
to place the umbrella il Lis throat and play it
was stormy weather. How her short jacket
few about and pants leaped in madness. One
brief feeting moments hold on that young
man would have brought JOY to her heart aud
sudden illness to bis FANNY. she was wig
CLING and kicking in her efforts TO reach the
clerk over the counter when her suspender
buttons gave way, and in less time than brief
ness curtailed, a full suit OF Lloomer might
have been seen dashing down the Avenue with
q very mad and anxious woman inside.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
OUR ORGAN.
DIRE RESULT OF MIDNIGHT EXPERT
MENT

DIRE RESULT OF A MIDNIGHT EXPERT
MENT.
A fairlady-member of Capitol Hill board
ing-house, excited over "reminiscences Of Ru-
bernstein, and the announcement of the pro-
posed new Republican organ to be started in
New York city, resolved to purchase one for
her own use. To this end an Avenue music
store was visited, and as q consequence the
aforesaid boarding house was invaded soon
afterwards by two stslwart colored gentlemen
who bore upon their lusty shoulders an organ,
which was quietly deposited in the young
lady's chamber.
That evening after the different members of
the household had retired to their various and
virtuous couches and silence relgned over the
Hill, the nelghborhOod was startled by lively
organistic air that sounded somewhat like.
'Oh carry me back to Old Virginis Shore !"
One nervous lady boarder awakened her hus-
band with kick under the fifth NIB, and cried
in his startled ear that "the comet had struck, }"
while the sable hash jerker, who dreams away
the night 10 the wash-house, startled by the
unwonted sound, cried, "'Fore de Lord de
angels has come now sure huff" while the
worthy head Of the house, whose necessities
compel him TO keep 8 well-flled deuijohn in
his bedroom, thinking that the female cru
saders had found out his little weakness and
were bOOuL 70 NlOlhLe Jne privacy OF DIS 10
mestic chamber, hastily jumping from his
marital couch, thrust his supply Of gin and
milk between the sheets, and stood awaiting
results.
The only bachelor of the establishment, who
was csImly and quietly vending his way with
difficulty to his room, consequent upon his at
tendance at q wine supper, surprised at the
appearance Of several white-robed boarders in
the corridors, for by this time the entire house.
hold was thoroughly alarmed, put his hand to
his weary brain and shrieked forth "GreRt
Cesar, PVe got them ct last" and rushed
franticRlly from the house. Now all was dire
confusion. Shrieks and noise, cries Of wonder
and distress filed the air, but above the din
was heard the organs strains, which had
changed its tune and was belching forth, ooh,
Salvation, in an astonishing manner.
Finally, however, an investigation disclosed
the cause Of all this confusion, aud Q commit
tee Of lady-bosrders put the enthusiastic organ
list into her ''littls bed"
That household is noWin peace, for placard
in the dining-room commands all musical sx-
ercises TO cease after O'Clock p. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
DISTRICT AEEATRS.

Saturday was an exceedingly dull day at
Columbia buildings. The clerks were all in
their places, laboring assiduously with the rou-
tine duties; but MeSsrs. Ketchum and Denni-
son, of the Commission, being absent, caused
the work at headquarters to be rather slim.
Mr.. Blow was, for the most part, engaged in
countersigning the checks for the payment of
the iremen.
Water Register Lubey moved his quarters to
the room formerly occupied by the register,
and will surrender his room TO the board of
audit.
The work Of removing the material from the
executive building was completed, and now
Columbia building is stocked with . full sup
ply OF old traps which had been turned over by
the late municipality. A small auction
wouldn't be bad idea. There are also num-
Der Of muskets turned in by the disbanded
militia company. These will be returned to
the United States Government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
TIE WASHINGTON DRYING as
SOCLATIOE
PREMIUMS OFFERED AT THE COMING
FALL RACES.

PREMIUMS OFFERED AT THE COMING
FALL RACES.
At a regular meeting Of the Washington
Driving Association, held on last Friday even
ing, the arrangements for the fall meeting over
the Brightwood track were completed, and the
premiums offered are sufficiently large as TO
make the purses attractive for the owners Of
horses outside the city TO enter their stock and
participate in the races. The association have
Just taken q lease of Brightwood park for two
and one half years, and will improve the
grounds very extensively, and the lovers Of this
sport will enjoy six of the best races ever seen
in this city at the coming meeting. In thus
securing the control Of this track It is their
intention TO keep up the interest in the turf
sports, and have place TO hold their semi
yearly meetings until the new grounds Of the
association can be completed and ready for
use.
The next meeting will take place October 2,
9, "A. l6, 81 and %; and the association will
give the following premiums: For trotting
horses that have never beaten three minutes
$500: ESQ class, $500: pa class, $500; 2:3S
class, $3.50: 23S class, $780, free 10 all, 81 900
Il is thought that as at the dates above given,
all Of the important races on the eastern
courses will Re over, some Of the best horses
in the United States VIII contend for the above
the same as conducted the late spring meet
ing, and are gentlemen of the highest social
position, and they are determined TO elevate
this noble sport in this city 70 the high stand
ard it enjoys in the leading cities Of this
country.
Messrs. A. T. Brttou, president of the Driv-
ing association, and W. B. Moses, left here
yesterday to witness these trotting meetings,
and while absent Will endeavor to make ar
engagements with the owners Of some Of the
fast stock in the East 10 enter their horses ct
the fall meeting in this city, and give the pat
rons of the track an opportunity TO witness the
movements of the fastest trotters on the turf.
Mr.. Edward Moses also started YESTERDAY for
the North with Mr.. W. B. Noses brown horse
II. c. Hill, which is entered to .rOt at Buffalo
and Rochester, in New York, and Springfield,
Mass, and Hartford, Conn, in the month of
September. These are the four largest trctting
meetings ever given in this country, and it Is
the first time that Washington horse has ever
had the courage to contend with the best horses
known to the turf. Mr.. Moses and the brown
horse are both wished the best Of luck.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
4 CORRECTION.

To the Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: In THE REPUBLICAN of FRIDAY last your
reporter, in describing the movement of the
different societies coming 10 the aid Of the Ma
tiOnal Monument Association fund, has fallen
into an error, which, in order that no seed
may remain tending 10 misrepresentation and
contention, beg leave to correct. Your pub
lished report states: ''The idea Of inviting the
secret organizations throughout the country
was only preached q few days since, and the
following early responses have been received:
knights Of St. Patrick, 500; St. Tsmmsny
Tribe /. o. r. NJ, $25; Excelsior Lodge, No.
Il, <. Of P, $780," &C., &c.
The Knights OF St. Patrick are not q secret
organization. As Catholic make the cor
rectioD, J.R,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILWAY.

''Prince George" makes complaint that 3 re-
cent change Of local trains on this line causes
much Inconvenience to citizens who are obliged
to use the road for q means Of communication
with Washington. The noon train has been
taken of, so that persons coming In by the SIS
morning train have no means of returning until
3:45 in the afternoon. It Is Q pity the CON-
pany cannot run train to arrive here at $50
to z q. m, and one leaving about TO $50 p.
H., for the accommodation Of mechanics and
laborers who desire to live In the country; one
arriving at $50 Q. N. and leaving at 80 p. m,
for persons engaged In public offiees, and an
outgoing train at 12 or 1890 m, to oblige
market-men and families who do not wish to
remain in town all day. Such trains, run with
regularity one or two seasons, st reasonable
rates Of communication, would build up q remu-
neratfVe traffic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
BASE BALL.

There wiz be game Of base bali between
the PhiladelphiAs, professional, and the Ma
tiOnsl nine, Of this city, on tomorrow after
noon, at the old Olympic grounds. The Ma
tional boys have been ct considerable expense
to get the professionals here, and deserve 70 be
well patronIzed BY our citizens.
Saturday, quite large audience assembled
on the Olympic grounds, TO witness the first of
a series Of games for the junior championship,
between the Eagle and RosedAls clubs, which
was won BY the Eagle by score Of IA to 4.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
nRnpnsALs FoR suPPLIEs.

DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE, D. c.,
COLUMBIA BUILDING, |
FOUR-AND-A-HALF STREET,
July "a 1874
SealCd proposals. addressed TO the Comptroller Of
the District OF Columbia, will be received until one
IN O'Clock or MONDAY, August 3. 1874, for fur
nlshlng supplies Of Fuel for the use of the Public
Schools, Fire Department. Police DEPARTING Mt, Sur
yeyoFs ONCE, Register Of Wills once, and for Co
lumbia Building, viz:
100 tons egg, furnace and chestnut Coal;
$50 cords best bakers Pine Wood;
Is cords prime Oak Wood.
The coal to be best quality white ssh, and 2, 40
pounds to the ton. To be delivered at such times
and places as ordered by the subboards Of the pub
lie shoots and by the proper ofeers OF the several
departments named above.
About rs tons OF coal and % cords Of wood will
have to be delivered In the county public schools.
and about 50 tons OF coal and Is cords Of wood to
public schools in Georgetown, and $50 tons OF coal
and so cores Of wood at the amshouse.
The right IL reserved to reject any or all OF the
bids If deemed advantageous to do so; also to in
crease diminish the quantity herein stated with
out affecting the contract price.
Failure to fill any order will be at the risk and eX-
pense Of the contractor
b.. or Ter Of the Commissioners.
GEO. +. BAKER,
Comptroller District Of Columbia.
JOHN y. NISSON,
Auditor District Of Columbia.
Tvs, Is % 81 auI&3
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.


By B. q. Warner:
At $50 O'Clock, valuable improved property,
consisting Of ten brick dwelling houses on
Riggs street, between Seventeenth and Bound
airy streets and north q and Y streets.
At 9 O'Clock, two-story and Mansard ROOT
brick dwelling house, No. 2l4 Second street
between and Q streets northeast.
By Latimer & Clsary:
Al o'clock, valuable improved property or
Defrees street.
At O'Clock, improved property on street
between Sixth and Seventh streets west.
By Jos. T. Kellyi
At 9 O'Clock, valuable unimproyed real es-
tate on Third street east, between north c
street and MRiisGbVsftv sTsEus northeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
PROPOSALS.

DR0POsALs FOR SUPPLIES.
CoNPTROLLER's OFFICE, D. Or
COLUMBIA BUILDING,
FoUR-ASD-A-HALI STREET, July q ls-4.
en-, hea ~ vii h I FseeiTs rot M
after this date until y O'Clock TUESDAY, August
lie following Provisions, Groceries, Dry Goods,
&C., for the ensuing six months, viz:
GROCERIES.
rs barrels -four, (mJre or less.)
so bushels meal (more or less
5000 pounds sugar tmOre or less.
600 lOunds rice (mOre or less.)
SO pounds coffee (mOre or lesS.)
800 pounds tea (more or leSs-)
aU gallons molasses (more or less.)
go gallons S SinsgaT more or or lie Le 5.
The groceries must be Of good quality.
MEAT.
IS, o1o pounds beef (more or Iess.)
5000 pOuh Is bacon (mOre or lsssO
The The nest must be fresh and Of good quality. No
Bacon must be Of good quality.
SHOES.
DO PAL Of shoes (for male female wear more or
strong and well made.
DRY GOODS.
900 yarIs unbleached cotton (fOr undeEelothing')
200 yards Kentucky jeans.
So yarI< calico.
80 yards Striped otton (for shIrting.)
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
ua Tfs PS SsSnE TO 20 bd M drugs and l
The right Is reserved TO relee! any or ~ o. tne
crease or diminish the quantities herein stLted,
without affecting the contract price.
Failure to I'LL any order will be At the risk and e1-
pense OF the contractor.
All articles furnished under this proposal VIII be
weighed measured and Inspected st the Institution
For faTtFeT In formation inquire of the Intendant
og 0iue'0 VI ''ie GEO. E BAKER,
Comptroller District Of COlumbis.
JOHN T. YlNSOS,
Auditor District Of Columbia.
ty25. %. u 3au234
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27

II "a long way from the Atlantic to the Pa
c!fic, and from Maine to the Gulf Of Mexico, but
in all the vast area lying within those boundaries
there Is not city, town, village, settlement or
camp where Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is not
we'll known and in great demand. II Is the great
household medicine Of the American people, and
Is taken everywhere as . safeguard against cpl
denies and endemies, as Q remedy for dyspepsia,
bliousness and irregularities Of the bowels, as q
cure for chills and fever and rheumatic ailments,
as 9 sedative IN nervous cases, q wholesome ex-
hilArnnt In hypoehOndria. and as general 1nYlg-
GRANT and restorative. To the weak and drOOp-
ing It impRrts strength and vitality, bracing the
relaxed nerves and rOnsing al the latent ener-
giles Of the system. For twenty years IL has been
the standard tonic and corrective Of the western
WOFRc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
MOUNT VERNON.
PIANOS.

EOR A SHORT TINE ONLY,
II AT GREATLY REDUCED PRlCESl
PIANOS frym the fQllowinz celebrated Iactorlsyi
Wm. knabe Co., BaltImOTe; VIM. McCallInont
Albany J. C. Fisher, New York; aud Hartman,
New York, at tl7s, S2O0 s2S, SEQ, s2,b 800 So,
$50, sS75, 600. Also, large stock Of NEW Pr
AMOS, cheap for cash. or part cash and balance
monthly payments. PA NOS and ORGANS FOR
RENT, snd TUEING and REPAIRING promptly
REiCHENBACH's Piano wsrerooms,
jy1O a. Eleventh street, above Pa. ~ G.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
scHExcK'ssEA WEED TONIC.


In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethArgy produced by the
heat takes away the desire for wholesome food,
and frequent Preparations reduce bodily energy,
particularly those suffering from the effects Of de-
bilitRtinR diseases. In order to keep o natural
beautiful activity oil the system, We mus: resort
Sea Weed Tonic is very efectuaL A few doses
will create an appetite and give fresh yigoC TO the
enervated body. For dyspepsia 10 is invaluable.
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed for that purpose.
ferent from such drugs. It contains no corrosive
minerals or acids; In fact, Il assists the regular
operations Of nature and supplies her deficiencies.
The tonic in its nature so much resembles the
gastric juice that It Is almost Identical with that
fluid. The gastric juice is the natural solvent
which, In q healthy condition Of the body, causes
the food to be digestsd, and when this juice Is not
excreted In sufficient quantities indigestion with
all its distressing symptoms, follows. The Sea
Weed Tonic performs the duty OF the gastric
Juice when the latter is deficient. Schenek's Sea
Weed Tonic sold BY all druggists.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for 0out and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plants either Of recent or long standing are ad-
Vised TO use Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills.
fect1al remedy ever offered TO the public, ana
have been universally used In Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared By
PRoUT &HARsANT, 22s Strand, London, England,
and sold by all druggists.
no ONE MED BE SHORT OF MONEY
since Il can be procured on eollaterals to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, at K
Fulton's, No. SIS Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
Vania avenue. Money can there be obtained on
all kinds Of personal property, while for those who
have enough and to spare Of the "hlthly licren
there is displayed hne assortment Of gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical instruments,
sewing machines. and q vast assortment 0: other
articles which are selling at almost onehalT what
they can be bought for elsewhere
WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have BY
using daily THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der. Price, Is and so cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, son, glossy hair, all desire Il, all
may have It by constant use Of THoMPsoN's Pc
made Optime. Price, IS and 50 centl per bottle.
LIGHT-CoLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soIled. JoUvEN's tnOdorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will renoYate them thoroughly. Price, IS cents
per bottle. All sold BY druggists and fancy deal
WELLS MACBINEsPREAD STRENGTHENING
PLAsTKRs. whenever plaster Is needed, are IN
riYGlled. Price, 20, Is, and 80 cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
NArroNLL THrATRr.

NJ, WASHINGTON, d. c., July Is, Is74.
Washington, d. O.
DEAR srR; Your note Of this date, contain
ing the oner Of complimentary benefit TO me,
Is at hand. know not how to express my ap-
probation Of this unsolicited tender of substan-
tial regard nom you, but with its acceptance
viii ever hold In grateful remembrance tbis
your effort to aid me.
The day suggested, Friday July 81, viii be
entirely satisfactory to me.
Yours, respectfully,
J. E. BUCKINGHAM.
We Wish "Buck" good luck,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
PROVISIONS.
y,ur AET1F1CIAL STONE COMPANY

OF The DIS5 H n , Sa Sotise. TiinE for
Vsstibuies sideuaIks, footWaYs, and Curling, n
dlderrnt eolOrs; Fountains, Lawn OrnAmenta
fronted: cellar walls and flooring cemented 70 exs
elude dampness; Kitchens and areAs cemented And
made perfectly dry, aud q sure preventive againSt
The Intrusion OF rats, insects, &C., and all othef
work executed for which Portland Cement. Y
adapted. Our Portland Cement becomes In 1eN
DAYS superior 70 any OF the marbles natural stons
IN common use, and is an admirable Initiation Of
either marble or stonei ls more durable, ana In
ereases its crushing resistance with age Us oeAou
Is unaoes'iOnA0ls' @. N, RoBERTs Manager.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-27
ABOUT TOWN YESTERDAY.
EBdT THE REPUBLIC 1NREPORTERs
PICKED UP.

DIR MARY WALKER LOOKING FOR THEMAN
WHO WROTE THAT PIECE ~ POLICE
NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST-DIsTRICT
AFFAIRS BASE BALL MASONIC NEW
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE WASHINGTON
MONUMENT THE RECENT SMALLPOX
CASES,