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National Republican., 1876-04-07
INEFFICIENT AND NEED oyErHAUL1se.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
Monthly KeetinR Of fha snciafu,

The regular monthly meeting of the Washing.
ton Monument Society was held yesterday after.
noon at the City Hall building, in the ofice Of
the late secretary. John Carroll Brent.
In the absence Of the presiding officer, Admiral
Powell was called to the chair, and DR.. J. B.
Blake secretary.
The committee appointed to examine the treas
urer's accounts reported that they had found them
correct, and the report was ordered to be filed.
Letters were received and read from the Misses
Brent, Mr.. r. q. Winthrop and Senator Morrill,,
OF which proper disposition was made.
The society adopted the suggestions OF Mr.
winthrop made at recent special meeting called
for the purpose Of atordinR him an opportunity
te have personal interview with the members
and talk over the interests Of the monument. In
accordance with the views expressed at that time
the association resolved that the desigu Of the
monument should no longer be embarrassed BY
the temple or pantheon which forms part Of the
original plan, but that II should be confined TO Q
simple shaft or obelisk; that all idea OF surren.
deriDg the charter or allowing the structure, as
far as completed, TO be taken down, be and Is
positiveIy and emphaticslly disavowed; that the
society VIII persevere In the work It has under
taken, and Will persist in their appeal TO the pub
lie for means to finish the snaft.
After the transaction Of some routine business
the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
A AMsnifa.tatiou Of tha ns,il.

To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: One Of the most unprecedented occur.
rences that has ever come to our knowledge re.
Gently occurred In this city, on Fourth street
northwes.. A young eolored lady, who lived in
service on the above street, recently experienced
religion, and shortly afterwards the young girl
went TO an entertainment, and while there,
danced. About o'clock In the morning while on
ner way home unaecompsnied, she was accostes
on the street by large, well-made black man,
VINO lnterTegated her relative to her being on the
street oy herself at that late hour and asked her
II she would have company. The lady accepted
the mans company, and they proceeded Together
until the lady's residence was reached Thu
gentleman bade her good night and i'm medIa.sIv
left- The lady, after entering the house. nro,
ceeded up stairs to her room, and while mating
the necessary preparations for retiring. looked
toward the window and there saw the same mar
who accompanied her home looking Al her Wfth
tpat faroonic smile, which from all ACCOUNTS
chsractertze the vtssge Of his satanic msiesty
The proprietor OF the house and his fauiIy va:
aroused BY the screams of the young girI who
amid the most frepzied cries said the devil was
in the room, and pointed in the direction Thsre
he was ttandipg. The family was unable 10 sac
him. Through the strenuous efforts OF the esn'
tlemsn of the house, the young Rfrlis fesrs
were Quisfed for the time being, after which ths
family rettred to their rooms. Having bsen
there but . few minutes, the family were again
immedisSely proeseded TO the room Of the eiri.
and there behsld the girl struggling In the las.
throes Of death. There can hardly be any doubt
but what the shove was manifestation Of the
devil, and certainly Is warning TO professors OF
fempfsfionS Of the devil. The shove eommunics-
-''- = s-'' - b. I. s.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Illinois Republican Club.

Last evening the regular m onthIy meeting Of
the Illinois Republican Association was held in
the lectureroom Of the Y. Al. CA. building. Mr..
A J. Whitaker, vice president, oficiatei as
chairman, and Mr. Theo.L DeL3nd as secretary.
After the opening OF the meeting MesErs. S. p.
Chase, Hon. BIuford Wilson, Z. H. Lyon, MIR.
Colesburg. o. L. Lester, ]. B. Atkinson, L. b.
Wynn and q. H. Laird were elected members. A
communication was then received from the Onto
Campaign Club in regard to the proposed reduc.
ton Of salaries In the Departments, and It was
laid over until the nOXt meetinR.
A spirited and lengthy discussion was held
upon the best means to ascertain the standing of
the members, which resulted IN o resolution
calling upon the members to give their resi-
Gsnces and voting places in Illinois. Mr.. J. G.
Elliott offered the following:
HesoLreS, That this association respectfully
request our Senators and Representatives in
Congress to do all that they can 70 procure the
passage OF bill for the equsIiz alton Of bounties
and the Limitation from ave to ten years in psn-
sion cases. The resolution was Carried. Ad
journed.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Bspson's Capciue Porous Plssters

Relieve you instantly, and cure quicker than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
They are genuine pharmaceutical preparation,
and in no sense patent medicine.
Capcine is a recently developed powerful yegeta-
BILE principle.
CapciDe is superior to electricity.
1t is the most powerful medicine yet discovered.
BESsoN's cAPCINE POROUS PLAsTERs
Will cure your ailme nt3 In q few hours.
They are great Improvement on other porous
plasters.
They will positively cure Rheumatism, Neural.
gia and Kidney Affections.
They cure where other plasters simply relieve.
BENsoN's CArcTNE POROUS PLAsTKRs
Are purely vegetable.
They donot blister.
Beware Of dangerous metallic and mineral
roisons.
BENsoN's cAPcINE POROUS PLAsTERs
Possess true medicinal merits their use ensure
instant relief and certain cure; their unquestfon.
able superiority over all other porous plasters Is
Endorsed by over two thousand physicians and
druggists whose names alone are q sufficient
guarantee Of their merits. Try them. Price, IS
cents. SEABURY AND JOHNSON.
Pharmaceutical Chemists N Y
National Republican., 1876-04-07
THE REVIVAL.

Yestsrdsy's Mestins-Work in Alsxandria.
The Bible.reading meeting in Rev. DIR. Sunder-
lands church yesterday morning was q very
crowded one. After the opening services, Rev.
W. S. Hammond read number OF requests for
prayers.
Special prayers were offered for the work now
being done in Georgetown and Alexandria.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Hammond, Drs.
Worthir gton, Ran kin and Sunderland.
In the evening the Congreg ational church was
depsely crowded. Addresses were made by MIR.
Dunn, Major Hall and Gen. Crittenden. DR..
Rankin read answers to a series OF questions pro-
posed by Col. Thompson concerning the divinity
Of ChTist. Mr.. Hammond made an eloquent and
interesting address from the story of Lazarus,
aiser which the usual inquiry meeting was held.
This morning the usual BlDlerelding meeting
wall be held in Rev. DIR. Sunderlands church, on
-Four and s-bslt street, and will be presided over
by Mr.. Hammond.
In the evening Mr.. Hammond will preach In
the Congregational church at I o'clock. Admis-
sioDs will be only by tickets, to be obtained at
Mr.. Parker's bookstore, on Seventh street.
Wednesday evening Nr. Bentley, accompanied
by several lay workers, went to Alexandria, and
assisted in the services held In the Presbyterian
church there.
Mount Vernon at the Centennial. Hear Col.
FJrney 3 lecture tonight. Seats a. Metzerott's.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
The Police Board.

At the regular meeting Of the Board of Police
yesterday VIM. NJ. Chandler was appointed an
additional private for six months, to do duty at
the Critic once.
The applications Of Marit Wilson for q liquor
license and OF Ferdinand Schmidt for transfer
CT license were approved. The applications of
Christopher Jacob Horner and Mic hael Hay.
den were referred to Major Richards for investi-
cation.
The charges preferred against Sergeant ]. F.
Guv and PTiyates John Mitchell ana WIN Cun
ntngham were severally dismissed. Private p
II. McNemara, charged with gross violation OF
the rules and regulations, was reprimanded and
transferred TO another precinct.
A committee from the various temperance or
Eanizations OF the District was admitted to the
bosrd-rOom, and one Of the ladies made yerv
Interesting address, in which she urged the board
10 execute vigorously all laws restricting the
sale Of intoxicating liquors in the Distric. Of
Columbia.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
TEE GAME assOciATIoH.
ssIso, ION Of u Rife Range.

TIE monthly meeting Of the Game Association
was held last evening, at the Leproit building.
Col. J. U. p. Burnside occupied the char, and
Mr. u A. rappan ac;ed as secretary.
Uspt. Baugh, from the cno m tee on range, re-
ported thst, in company vito AIR. Bel, he had
visited the vicinity of AL an iris, but h.d tju
no suitable place for r.n:e. Afterwards they
Ssd visited College station, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railrosd. where they had fouod two suita-
bic spots, either Of which would make an excel
lent rang e, and which they could secure for the
that the best shootir ran could be fouod there,
as they could shoot at from one hunared to 8
thonssnd yards Either OF the places are level
tion to that locality was the fact that the fare
would be greater than TO Alexandra. Tue direc-
tion Of the RANGES at College Lawn was north;
be no danger in establishing range there. The
Committee recommend the locality Of College
Mr.. Bell and Col. Burnside both supported
Capt. Bsugh in his statement cohcernlng the
range 81 College Ststiop.
made for completely fitting up the range, which
amounted to 5000 or 500. The committee also
had crossed the river from Bladensburg, having
thought that they could find good range there,
ont icnna that the place would need too much
Osr, oausn q stated that he had learned from
(Mr. OaIvert) that the locality had formerly been
known al Riversdale, ana he suggested that in
case the range was established It should be called
the Riversdale range.
There was more discussion concerning the
range, and the report Of the committee was &C.
copied.
UOl. Burnside, speaking of the game law pre-
pared by the association, said that the DILL had
been introduced IN both branches of Congress and
properly referred, and they hoped soon to have
the bill pass through the Senate and 20 TO the
House.
y Mr.. rsppan reported, from the committee on
the proposed trial Of breech. loading guns, that
they had sent out circulars, and, in reply, had
received eltries Of ten or twelve guns, and ex.
pected ultimately to have about twenty. five
guns entered.
The secrstary read a communication from DR..
E. p. Howland, thanking the association for his
election az an honorary member.
The names of H"n. Horace Austin, W. II.
Whitney, Hon. John T. Given, Col. James III.
Lewis, of Va. and Edwin Staoler, of Va, were
placed upon the roll of honorary members. The
association then adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
School Rxaminati,nr-

The annual official examination of school No
/, Seventh district-whIch Is ths Auacosti.
Graded school-took place yesterday. The ex.
animation was conducted BY Superintendent
Wilson, assisted by Trustees Smith and Packard,
and 90 very satisfactory is the progress which has
been made as to call forth the most fsttering ex.
heartily fndorsed by The trustees. Mr' WiIson
spoke particularly Of the uniform progress made
In all the grades, which, he said, m unequsled by
has been bat one year under the graded system
and the work which has actually been done Is not
all obvious. Special mention was made of the
progress made fn drawing.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
4 Valuable Discovery.

DR.. o. W. Benson. practicing physician at loe
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much attention to nervous diseases) has
discovered that extract OF celery and chamomils
combined, In . certain proportion, Invariably
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and neryoue.
pets. This is . triumph In medical chemistry
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
BY mail. He prepares It in pills, at 80 cents psf
box The Doctor is largely known and highly re
spected In Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age free, TO any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists In Washington, George
town and Alexandria
National Republican., 1876-04-07
The Safe Burglary,

The safe burglary case was up before the grand
jury yesterday, and among the witnesses exam
tned were Columbus Alexander, !. G. Nettle-
ship, A. z. Richards, Lewis De Lomay, Albert
CUM and Mike Hayes. 1t Is highly probable
that the examination will now continue from day
TO day until the investigation is finished and
indictments are presented to the court. Hayes
was called first, and his examination lasted one
hour and q half. 1t is said that the testimony of
there witnesses does not implicate any others
than those who were charged in the original in.
dictment except inferentially. Hayes, Nettle-
out OF the way of the grand jury, and De L9may
says that he has not been out Of the city nor has
be had any intention Of evsding process to sp-
pear. Hayes thinks that bis character for truth
will be vindicateo and that without the burden
ofproof being on him, but BY others telling on
National Republican., 1876-04-07
BUREAU OF ENGaAVIsa AND PRINTING.

heporI OF frog!ess Dy lhe helel Gommlttse.
Receipts April 9. 1876, from the Patent Ofice,
through DR.. Peck, s5o5,eo. During the past three
days 81 200 has beel placed IN the hands of the
visiting committees in grocery, coal and meat
orders and In cash. A large proportion OF these
orders have been distributed to the different
families, and the balance will be distributed As
toon as the omuittees can get around with
them. This should relieve the immediate wants
OF most Of those in need. would also state
have been officially notified by the chairman Of
the committee OF the signal bureau of the United
State1 army that they have distributed with
great care the sum OF eighty. two dollars 10 the
sufferer o. our bureau In cash, which has afforded
gre 1t relief and lighteDed our task considerably.
Yours, &C., SAMUEL T. ScRoPIELD,
Secretary OF Relief Committee.
The chief medical purveyor OF the army, gen.
tleman well. snnWn FOR bis many acts Of kindness
and charity, to whom were sen: nun0er Ht
tickets for the matinee performance OF the J Joe
Jefferson club, inclosed q bank note, saying, ~
have forR often the number sent, but inclose this
sum. If not enough, will send more"
The Departments generally will grant lesye to
such employ ees as have purchased .icEets to the
"Jce jefferson" matinee 20 day. /, is hoped
that all those no can afford It will secure tickets
and enjoy the exhibition, which will not only be
q rare treat in itself but IL will be sweetened by
the consciousness Of aiding charitable project.
In the Office of the Secretary OF the Treasury
the smount of money collected for the relief Of
the recently discharged employees Of the Bure 4u
of Engraving and Printing was 1854. This
amount was collected by Messrs. Moore aad
william
National Republican., 1876-04-07
RECORD OF CRrNR.

NEW ORLEANS, April 6.-John Reiser and
John Roach qusIreled to-dsy, and Roach stabbed
Reiser, killir 9 him instantly.
NEW ORLEANS, Ap-ll 6.-Lucien Adams, jr,
who was wounded in fracas at the Southern
Republican club meeting In Mechanics Institute
here last night, died this morning It Is said
that at least ten persons were wounded during
the fight and two others killed outright The
affair grew out Of q disagreement between the
AdRnses and the officers OF Judge Evans court
National Republican., 1876-04-07

the new charming summer resort, about two
miles from Cape May, designed especially for re.
ligious people, will be opened the 10th Of May.
Though hardly year old, 1t has already made
such wonderful progress as to make its permaa.
ent success assured.
1t lies on the ocean and bay, and commands sn
extended view ard beach on each. Already three
rDe hotCls, numerous stores a splendid preaching
pavilion, and many beautiful dwellings and cot
fractions OF this season will be the assempIing OF
The Evangelical Congress in July, which will
Draw together many eminent clergymen and
lay men from our country and abroad.
Those desiring TO invest in this great enterprise
or who wish to secure cottages, furnished or un.
furnished, can obtain view and full particulars
from the agent, Z K. Wilson, 5l1 Seventh street
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Auction Ralan To-day.

By B. Il. Warner:
at o'clock. desirable thres-story brlck
oWelling, No. laos q street northwest.
By Thos. Dowling:
AZ o'clock, lot and dwelling on the hill west
oi me college pond, near Georgetown.
By e. j. Sweet:
at II o'clock, ct No. poe sennsylysu,s svsuue.
extenEtFe sale - M - --'--'
National Republican., 1876-04-07
John 0'Brien's Circus.
csrreIoss and Dizzy At the National.

These gentlemen have legitimatized mIn-
strelsy. They have made It as much "the thIngn
in fashionable circles as Centennial tea parties,
sc. One Of the most important features of their
entertainment Is the fine vocalism of Mr. earn.
cross, one of the sweetest ballad singers ever
he1-d In minstrel troupe. But one opinion ia
entertained concerning the troupe, thst is that
they give the most original performances, and
that visit, city. There will be but three per-
formances giyen-to night, Saturday matinee and
niQht
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Natinra1 Theatre

Next week that prince Of comedians, Mr.. E. L.
Sothern, will play at this theatre. The Ameri.
can Cousin" in which Mr.. Sothern sustains his
original role Of Lord Dundreary, will be the open.
ing bill. Tho simple announcement that Mr.
SotheIn is TO fulfill an engagement is sufficient
ipducement for our play. goers to crowd the
house.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Titiens In "Don Giovanni

An audience which entirely filed the most
eligible parts Of the National last night listened
to Titieps farewell notes IN the role Of Donna
Anna, the music Of which, severe and beautiful as
IL s, she sang with magnificent voice and her a .
cust0med grace and pertection In represents alton.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
F AIR B A N X S >
S C. A L ES
TIE
9TANDAFD-

Also, Miles Alarm Cash Drawer,
Store Trucks, Baggage Barrows, &C.
Coffee and Drug Mills, Letter Presses, &C., &C.
PRINCIPAL SCALE WAREHOUSES;:
FAIRBANKS Il co. q 3II Broadway, ny.
fAIRsASNkas f Nh q CO., lss Baltimore street, Balti-
FAIkBANKs 4 CO., s. Camp ST., New Orleans.
FAIRBANKS CO., 26 Main st.. Buffalo, N. Y.
FAIRBANks CO., sss Bro.dw.y, Albany, ny.
FAiRB4Sks I CO.. u Eins II " %niisa & Sasa,: St. Toa:
rAiRBANkss BRowN CO.. MIR st.. Boston.
FAlRBAEKs EWING, Masonic Hall. Phila-
FAfRBANKs, MORSE & CO., III Lake ST., Chi
rAfEBiNKs, MORSE q CO.. Iss w.lustsEee..
'FAiRBANKs, MORSE co., iss Superior street,
FAiRBxSKs, MORSE & co., 4 Wood st., Pitts
FAiEsiNKs, MORSE q co., Filth and Main
FAiRsk SKs CO., 500 and sO4 Washington ave.,
FAddsBANKs dsIa HUTCHINSON San Francisco
Agent in Washington, JOHN A. BAKER.
National Republican., 1876-04-07

CLOSING OF THE TESTIMONY
National Republican., 1876-04-07
OH ITEAS.

USE THURsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DER. perfect dentifrice. Its action on the teeth
is SPECIFIC, removes tartar and discoloration, ar.
rests decay, ana keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hsrdens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, cannot ipiure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all. but spe-
cally TO those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. twenty-five and fifty cents per
bottle.
THoMrsos's PoMADE OPTIME. fsr dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special attention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is 10 soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparipg TO It gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, It cannot
ipjure, but is highly beneficial, equally so to the
rich. golden. hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades of middle life. the silyerstreaked locks
of age. Twenty five and tfty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your soiled
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jouvens' H.
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
x o u M / S S.

The benefits derived ffom the use OF KOUMISS
prove it of the most valuable remedies Of the
physicians are invited to test its qualities.
We are receiving it direct from the manu- facturer,
and guarantee every bottle sold BY us to be fresh
and pure. b. W. REEDS SONS,
mh9-lm t2l4 street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-04-07
rrNION HOTEL, sEoRsETOwS, ID. @

~ We
This Hotel Is conveniently located, being situated
on the line OF the Washington and Georgetown
City Passenger Railroad the cars OF which from
the Railroad and Steamer Depots pass the door
every two or three minutes. The guests of this
National Capital, or any place Of amusement, &C.,
by pleasant ride of q few minutes. Board, per
day, f2. By the month at reduced rates. novl.H
National Republican., 1876-04-07
INSURANCE.

N<N(~%~%%O0~N~~-0O0DN
F1HBIRT'ETH ANNUAL STATEMENT
u o. TIE CONNECT UT Mutual LIFE
LNsURANCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD,
CONN.
Net sssets January !, s3s 81, ,267 IS
BE ceived In 1915:
For rpremiums....-........E I6S 4S5a
For Interest and rent. cS2, 93i s.
- ass so as
National Republican., 1876-04-07
A L. BARBER q CO.
HAVE REMOVED THEIR OFFICES TO
LIZ DROIT BUILDING,

Corner OF Eighth and streets.
ING.
Two STORES and Q large number OF OFFICES
for rent in the ST. CLOUD BUILDIn6.
HOUSES and LOTS for sale at LIE DRorT
1ppll to the ownY ssere, nsra-w
National Republican., 1876-04-07

PRAYERS Or COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE
National Republican., 1876-04-07
Sea GroYe,

washington's home will be reproduced at the
Centennial. For particulars, attend Col. For
ney e lecture to-nIght a: Lincoln hall.
National Republican., 1876-04-07

IMPEACHMENT OF WEEDS EVIDENCE
National Republican., 1876-04-07
25 CENTS ADrEssJoS,

open nj aDd d ns, Sgm,,e,,s
nour later, Rain o. -afne,
Extra trains and reduced fave on all -,i,
tans- HOou oIotr flway5 IL iu .lIned CoHr
IeOns ,-sh htrs In 2tteI dance. Seats fUr ali N0uL
JOHN OBR1EH. SroPFiPI0r
'-onAs. ID. CASTLE, Director Gen,L,
National Republican., 1876-04-07

SRGekR WIIlIAhS ON rr"
- SSkOPHkT OF THF HEw WORLD =,
sbaye :5hp1 OF VIII deliver his lecture on the
s2nanaoTa G9ngrsgs!i3p at ne EIghth-street
ne Stpeat' On On ,G HHA1 EEENiNG, April ., for
obtairay DSpmaa.2sDI os mai1 sT,cksts cents; to be
mitfee. - MA Sohen, COM
National Republican., 1876-04-07
LEGAL.

In The SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, SPECIAL TERM
PROBATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 30, 1876.
In the matter of the will of FERDINAND BUTLEh:
IMPLICATION for letters testsmentary the estate
OF FERDINAND BUTLER, OF the District of Column
bis, has this day been made by ANDREW j. JOYCE
and THos. j. MYERS. All persons interested are
here by notified to appear in this court on TUES
DAY, the 18th day of April next, 1t IL O'Clock A.
M. TO show cause why letters testanentary on the
tate of the said deceased should not issue
prayed: Provided acopy OF this order be published
once n week, for three weeks, In the NATIONAL
Test: A. WEBSTER,
mh3l-F3w Register o. Wills.
National Republican., 1876-04-07

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, SPECIAL TERM
PROBATEJURISDICTfO 30, 1876,
In the matter Of the viii of MARY Z. MELLON:
Application for letters testanentsry the estate
OfMARY E. MELLON, OF The District Of Columbia.
has this day been made by CHARLES NEALE and
LYDIA X. WHITE. All persons interested are
hereby notified to appear in this court on TUES
DAY, the 18th day of April next, At IL O'Clock q.
M, TO show cause why letters tary on the
estate OF the said deceased should not Issue a
prayed: Provided, q COPY oCthls order be publshed
once q week, for three weeks, in the NATIONAL
REPCBLICAN, previous to the said day.
lest: A. WEBSTER
mbSI- Favs Register of Wills
National Republican., 1876-04-07
THE 0TTMAN TRIAL,


CLOSING OF THE TESTIMONY
IMPEACHMENT OF WEEDS EVIDENCE
PRAYERS Or COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE
SHALL HiLLEeK's eesFE 'sioy STAND.
SUMMING UP BEGUN BY Mr.. WILSON
-
Merriek and Carpenter to Speak Next
National Republican., 1876-04-07

"A Treasury Clark who vsnt i'ost West"
. YIN. +. Dawes, formerly chisf clerk OF the Of
Ace of Internal Rsyenue, and who resigned TO
accept the position Of supsrigtsudsnt Of the Cen
trsl Branch railroad Of RAnsss, has inst been
elected mayor " the Ian and fourisning cty Of