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National Republican., 1876-08-17
Building Improvements.

The progress of Improvements on Thirteenth
street, south Of Pennsylvania avenue, shows a
commendable spirit possessed by the property
holders to alter the dilapidated appearance of
dwellings in that vicinity. Miss Snow has re-
modelled the exterior Of her establishment,
and, judging by the manner in which mechanics
move about there, the interior is being pretty
thoroughly renovated. Double bsy-windows,
two stories in height, have been addedto the
Thirteenth-street front, and the entrance has
been given a covered portico. New windows
and sash have been added throughout the
house, and inside blinds substituted for outside
shutters. A mansard roof, neat in design and
excellent 10 finish crowns the edifce. The entire
structure has received drab coat of paint, and
the whole presents an attractive appearance.
By way of inside changes, the bathroom has
been extended in size, and wine vault erected
to the north of it. From the Avenue the house
presents commanding appearance, and shows
of TO the advantage of the owner.
On the square below Miss Melloy is running
up TWO two-story bay windows, Strengthening
her roof and making extensive outside attrLc.
lions
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Fire Commissioners.

The regular semi-nunthly meeting of the
Board of Fire Commissioners was held at Co.
lumbia buildings last evening. Mr.. Carter A.
Stewart, the successor on the hoard of c. n.
Thomas, resigned, made his first appearance
in the capacity Of commissioner last evening.
Vice President Collins occupied the chair,
Commissioner Reed acted as secretary, and
Commissioners TAFT and Stewart were the only
Others present.
Commissioner Collins reported the resr',,s
of the trial of Private J. w. Robirson. of No
company, and recommended that the whole
company be :eprimanded. Adopted.
Applications for positions in the department
were received from James Kelley, Frank J.
Wagner, Samuel Brown and James Acton.
Chief Cronin called the attention of the
board to the fact that the annual convention
of chief engineers would be held in Philadel-
phia September 4.
A motion was carried that the preside1t and
some other member of the board to be iesig-
na:ed accompany the chief engineer TO the
convention.
The chief engineer was granted leave of
ten days for the purpose of attending the con-
yention.
The members Of the board expressed them
selves as gratifcd in receiving citizen of such
high standing as their colleague.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
PEACH-THIEvEs, BEWARE.
A Lone Female Proteetinq Herselt

A white woman named Bertha Hurley was
arraigred in the Police Court yesterday on the
charge of assault and battery, with intent to
kill a colored boy named Thomas Mccoy, by
shooting lin in the cheek. The prosecuting
witness testified that while passing the resi-
dence of the defendant, he noticed some peaches
hanging over the fence and picked some of
tho en-, arl While doing SO he received a bullet
in his cheek. Another 10y, a companion OF
Mccoy, testified that he saw the lady open her
shutters and shoot tine pistol. John Mundell
testified to dressing the wound. He found the
ball entered the right cheek and passed around
the windpile and lodged in the opposite side in
the cheek. lie had not extracted IL.
Officer Blown, OF the Second precinct, who
arrested the lady, testified that she owned up
to the shooting, stating that she had been v~ry
much annoyed by these boys stealing her fruit:
tiPt the police would not give her pioper pro-
t;c,iOn, arc. she was going to protect herself
ard her property. Witness had frequently
diven boys away from this property himself
0 her Witngs es testified as 10 the good charac-
tor of the defendant.
The Court sent the case to the grand Jury,
fEiup the bOuds at 500.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
EXCELSIOR.
New Yorkers in Council-Eloquent Speeches
by Hon. E. G. Lapham, Nelson I. Norton and
Others.

New Yorkers in Council-Eloquent Speeches
by Hon. E. G. Lapham, Nelson l. Morton and
Others.
The New York Republican Association held
8 large and enthusiastic meeting at Gonzaga
hall last evening. The meeting was presided
over by Vice President P. II. Eaton, with Mr..
J. II. Carmiencke as secret ~.
On calling the meeting to order, Mr.. Eaton
stated the objects Of the same 10 he an nter-
change OF opinion as to the best methods of
prosecuting the campaign in the Empire 5tatc,
&c, and to that end introduced Hon. El3lidge
Lapham, who delivered All able and telling
address, in which, while disclaiming any per
sonal animosity, he showed up with great effect
Mr.. Tilden Inconsistency ard UntrusCT"rthi-
ness and lack of honesty or sincerity ju his
professions in favor of reform, and in the
course of his remarks related numerous facts
to sustain his charges, thus showing the unfit
ness of the great sham reformcr for the posi-
tion 10 which he aspircs.
At the conclusion Of Mr. LaphagI's speech
Mr.. Stocking was introduced and sanr seye-
raj of his campaign songs with good effect.
He was followed 10y the Hon. \. |. Norton,
of New York; who made a very tellEg aud
effective speech, ridliing Sammy T.'s great
preteus'oDs as reiorner to ribbons, Mr.. Nor
ton related many facts in the history Of the
Democratic party proving its inconsistency
ard unfitness to control the Government which
it for four long years tried so hard to destroy.
Both speakers were frequently aud loudly
applauded, and al the conclusion of their re-
marks the thanks of the association were
unanimously rendered them.
After giving notice that the campaign com
mittee would in future meet at the Senate
wing of the Capitol for the purpose OF carry
ing on the work Of the campaign, the meeting,
on Notion, adjourG<.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
THE POLICE COURT.
Book Dealers. Take Warning

Yesterday morning, in the Police Court, Was
heard the case of Samuel Baldwin. dealer
in secondhand books, who was charged with
receiving stolen books, the property of Nr. j..
H. Newman, of Georgetown, and valued at
$40. John I. Norris, appeared for the defense.
Mr.. Newman testified as 20 the manner the
books were taken from his p4rlor centre table,
TO the discovery Of the books at the store Of
defendant by his daughter, to his (witncss)
conversation with Mr.. Baldwin, his acknowi-
edgment that he paid 81 for them, AMI his
offering TO give them up. Miss Newman,
daughter Of complaining witness, testified as
70 finding the books at defendant store, aud
+bs. R,ld,r:, - t" give them up Ior s., 50,
which sic paid and took the books away. the
previous good character of the accused was
admitted. and after hearing argument the
Court held him for the grand jury in the sum
of $500.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
At Cost-At Cost

Children's Linen Kilt Suits, 2114 to years of
age.
Children's Cashmere Kilt Suits, ~ to
years of age.
Boys Linen Suits, to 10 years of age.
Boys Cashmere Suits, to 10 years of age.
Youths Suits in great variety from years
upwards. All the above will be sold at cost to
make room for our fall and winter stock.
NOAH WALKER & Co.,
G25 Pennsy lyania Avenue,
National Republican., 1876-08-17
FROM WASHINGTON TO MICHIGAN.
Handsome Monument 70 be sh;pped from This
Citv


Washington artisans are constantly trrrirg
out fue pieces of wOrkT, anship witch are sent
to every part OF the country One of the Latest
pieces of work is q monument Just finished by
Jac!"Ge Jouverai, to be ST. nped to Iona,
Michigan. The nLauE cnt is sanding ready
for shipment in tie yard of the carver, on D
street The whole is handsome shaft twenty
feet in height, surmouni ed by an urn and ap-
propriately adorned. The base is of granite,
four feet six inches square; the second base is
of white marble, three feet seven inches square,
and bearing heavy mOuldings; the die is all of
white marble. and two feet seven inches
square. In front is life-siZe medallion of the
deceased cut in statue marble and surrounded
with wreath of laurel, all being raised four
inches. The cap OF the die is three feet eight
inches square, with ornamental Greek corners
and heavy moulding. OR each side is a bou-
quet of flowers. The oblisk is seven feet high
and twenty inches square at the bottom; it
rests upon q bsce two feet four inches square,
with mouldiDgs. The cap of the oblisk is fur
nished with Gothic mouldings, and on it rcs;s
an antique vcied urn. The whole is SYM
metrical and handsome, and has been cut at a
cost Of So, 500. The monument is to be
erected over the grave of w. p. Thompson,
whose name is inscribed ON one side of the de
wit n aDDrODriate words
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Y. N. C. A. Excursion.

general interest is manifested among the
friends of the association in the excursion to
be given Friday evening, August Is, on the
Mary Washington. grand reunion OF the
membership is expected, and nothing will be
left uIdone to make it eminently satisfactory
and profitable. And it is hoped that it may
also be financial success, in view of the fact
that the free rcading-roOm and parlors need
an expenditure OF money to put them in first
rate condition and it is proposed to apply the
proceeds of the excursion to this commendable
object, in which the public are so much in
terested. "Come thou with us and We will
have a good time is what the committee
National Republican., 1876-08-17
TmnrnupTnanra

Inspector Thomas PIowman has issued the
following building permits Bernard Leonard
atwo-story frame dwelling, west side of Third,
between and G streets southwest; $500. Jas.
G. Bowen, two-story and basement brick
dwelling, north side OF Massachusetts, avenue,
between Sixth and Seventh streets; s2,SOO
c. f. Wollard, three tWo-story frame dwell
ings, south side Of Maryland avenue, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northeast;
dwellings from the 1st of December last to
July 81 was $50; frame dwellings, 2l9; brick
stores, 40; frame stores, 2; repairing buildings,
107; brick stables, a; frame stables, 5; brick
offices, IS; bake-houses, 2; brick hotels, q;
brick churches, 4; frame churches, ?; brick
carpenter shops, !; frame d., /.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Hayes and Wheeler Invinclble Campo
Club

A meeting Of the above club was held last
evening at their club-rooms, the president,
L. Vsnderpool, in the chair. After prelimi-
nary business was transacted the meeting pro
ceeded to regular business.
On moion, the following gentlemen were
unanimously elected members of the club:
d. A. Straker, Lieut.. Howard, L. Smith and
Prof. r. T. Greener, (honorary.) The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed as committee
on public documents and revision of the con-
stitution: Messrs. VIM. c. Chase, Jas. H. But
Ter and H L. Smith. committee of one was
appointed to draft proper campaign docu-
ment, condemnatory of the colOred Demo-
cratic organization. Lieut.. H. l.. Smith was
appointed as the commit e.: This club will
meet again next Friday evening at No. 1N->
Seventh street at 80 o'clock. This club is
one oI the most energetic iatkc country.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Handsome Portraits,

The life-size portraits of Gen. Rutherford B.
Hayes and Hon. William A. Wheeler, the
standard-bearers of the Republican party, by
VIM. E. Marshall, are deserving OF the uni
versal commendation bestowed upon them.
The engravings are companion pictures and
indorsed as excellent and faithful works of art
Their distribution would be worth thousands
of campaign documents, and this action has
been generally recommended by State and
other Republican associations. Being finished
in irst-class style they would adorn any wall
and become attractive wherever suspended.
Some States have already decided on their cir
culation, and ere long others will follow the
example,
National Republican., 1876-08-17
SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS.
Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night,

Tuesday night meeting of the Southern Re
publican Campaign Club was held at Clarke s
hall; Mr.. Chas. Murphy presiding, and Mr.. L.
]. Barnes, secretary.
After the usual opening of the meeting, Mr..
Hill moved that the regular routine of exer-
cises be done away with, and that Mr.. Stock
ing favor the association with one of his cam
paign songs. Carried.
Mr.. Stocking RESPONDED and sung, in clear,
strong voice, "Ye men that love this glorious
nation,' which elected much applause. He
was recalled, and sung song in regard to the
opposing nominees.
Arrangements were perfected for obtaining
room for campaign purposes.
The following persons were elected to men,
bership: Mcssrs. f. P. Hsines, W. G. Fearing
W. II. Myers, J. NJ. Adams, J. W. Cromwell
w. II. Cushman, l.. H. Julien and DR.. Thos
Landers.
A petition was received from three ladies for
admission to the association, which was ac-
compaDied with a lengthy letter setting forth
their rights to membership. Approved.
Mr.. Stocking was again introduced, and
sung with telling effect song entitled "Listen,
True Men,"
Mr.. C. N. Hill, from a special committee,
reported that the heads of all the Depart
ments had been visited, and that satisfactory
the committee continued.
Mr.. Hill IN part reported from the CON-
mittee on the rights of suffrage, showing that
those in Government employ residing in Wash
ipgton did not lose their right to go home and
vote so long as they did not intend to change
their place of domicile.
Mr.. Scott, of the Iowa Republican Club, WIS
called upon for an address. He responded in
a few able and well-directed remarks.
Mr.. Stocking then sung humorous song
referring to "ounset Cox.''
MIR. Hill offered the following resolution,
pretacei with lengthy ard spirited preamble,
which was adopted:
ReSolped, That the thanks of the Southern
Republicans of Washington are hereby ten
dered to Senators Boutwell,, Cameron, of Wis,
aud Mcmillan for their just and able exposi-
tion of the manner in which Southern Repub-
licans are overawed, and Democratic majorities
are manufactured in the Southern States.
Mr.. Hill, in presenting the resolution, ac-
companied it with an address TO the Northern
Republicans, which was unanimously adopted
ald ordered printed as campaign document.
Mr.. R. S. Gruner, of S. c., and Mr.. Fisher, of
Ca, made remarks heartily indorsing the ad-
dress of Mr.. Hill. The report on the subject
Of suffrage will be published hereafter in the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Carroll Institute Excursion.

Those of our c,:izers who can spare the
time for a pleasant sail on the Potomac are
reminded that the Carroll Institute Literary
Association have announced grand excursion
for next Tuesday, the 22d instant, stopping at
Marshall Hall. The steamer Mary Washing
ton has been engaged, and viii make two
trips-at a. m. and $50 p. m.-returning IN
time for the different lines of cars. The best
of dancing music will be furnished. See ad
vertisement.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
SAuthArn Travel.

The damages to the Virginia Midland rail-
road by the recent heavy rains have been
repaired, and the trains are running regularly
on schedule time. Travellers can leave here
New Orleans, if they so desire, without change.
The management of the road is n excellent
hands, and gcntlcmanly employees will be en-
colntercd, who will be found both polite and
accommodating.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
RHMaInIR LnUIGu

You are asked every day. through the columns
of newspapers and by your druggist, to use some
thing for dyspepsia and liver complaint that you
spending money with but little success. Now, to
give you satisfactory proof that GREENS AueUsT
co@plant' with ali it's e etfeSts, such as sour sour
stomach, sick headache, habItual costiveness,
palpitation of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up of food after eating, low spirits, &C.,
we ask you to go tn any druggist in Washington
and get n sample bottle Of GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER for 10 cents and try 1t, or a regular size,
for 70 cents. Two doses will relieve you. CHAs.
SToTT & Co., wholesale agents.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
ENTERPRISE,

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded BY SRirn, Birge & Co., 1Ol+ Pennsyl-
vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chamberlain fact,
almost everything of metal required to fit up a
house. Purchasers always find it for their in
terest to deal with enterprising houses who
are up with the times in every improvement.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
EXCURSIONS.

No~NCo|O0ON(CNIND
RAND EXCURSION
~ of the
CARROLL L IN ITUTE
To MARSHALL HALL,
TUESDAY. AUGUST -. 1875
ON THE MARY WASHINGTOE
The steamer will make two trips during tie iav
leaving SevCnth-street wharf at a. ~. and return
ing Will again leave at $50 p. The proceeds of
this excursion will he devoted the continuation
during the coming season of the Institute system OF
be sold on the boat. -
Tickets, 50 cents: children half price, To be had
a. Ems music store, James Bellew's and ID. A
InSff
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Men of Enterprise

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising.
Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Job Office.
Business Cards printed for s2.25 per thou
sand, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Hoctor Hartley's VitalIzed Air.

For the speedy and efiectual cure of catsrrh,
offensive discharges from the head, shattered
constitutions, nervous debility, (male and
female,) consumption and all chronic diseases.
Principal and only Office 222 South Ninth
street, Philadelphia. Packages forwarded by
express to any address in the United States,
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Notice.

DR.. P. NJ. Sturgis, having returned to the
city, is now ready, at 7SG Tenth street north
west, to treat all diseases, and particularly all
diseases resulting from the heated term.
Electricity does more to place the body in
normal condition than any other known
remedy.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
GOld,s cepteuuisl Elevated Oven Rance,

At Smith, Birge and Co.'s, 1O14 Pennsylvania
avenue, contains all the later improvements in
Heating and Cooking Ranges. with others pecu-
liar to itself, and with Colds Health, Hygean
and Tubular Wrought Iron Heaters embody
everything that is new and valuable in the pro-
cess of heating dwellings.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Imnortaut to Small PRINTING Offices.

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable us to allow twenty per cent.
ON all orders
National Republican., 1876-08-17
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

No people In the world suffer so much with Dys-
pepsia as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence in medicine had failed to accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and its effects,
such as Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water
brash, Sick Headache COstiveness, Palpita-
tion OF the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming p Of
the food, low spirits. general debility &c, yet
since the introduction Of GRREN's AUGUST
FLOWER VIC believe there is no case of dyspepsia
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
thousand dozen sold last year, without one case Of
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for ~ cents and try IT,
Two doses will relieve you. Regular size, IS oents
CHAs. SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
USE TaURsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DER A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and discoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot tnjure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially TO those who, having good teeth, wish 10
preserve them. Twenty i've and my cents Per
bottle.
THonPsoN's PokADR OPTIMI for dressing the
hair. This hne pomade merits special mention
Purely vegetable Its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to It gloss and beauty
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
lnjure but is highly beneficial, equally SO to the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, the silver streaked locks
ofage. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renoyate your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five oents
Dor bottle.
National Republican., 1876-08-17

A steam velocipede has been invented by
Berlin man, and If the boilers are made thin
enough, editors will find It very convenient in
the case of the bores who hang around the
Office and handle everything within reach.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
SCHOOL NOTICE.

The undersigned, formerly proprietor and princi-
pal of the Alexandra Female Seminary and sub
sequently of The Fulford Female Seminary, = at
sandy Spring. Nd desires to inform his friends and
former patrons that he wishes to rccei re into his
family this fall six eight pupils. be personally
instructed by himself, IN connection with his own
daughters. He still retains all the Philosophical
and Chemical Apparatus, Maps. &c which he had
when at The head OF the aboye-named Institutions
future. "
For particulars please apply to
JAMES 5. HALLOWELL,
au1-lm Brookevllle z. o.. Nd.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
Auction Sale To-day.

By United States Marshal:
At 10 o'clock, extensive stock of family
groceries, at the northwest corner of Thir-
teenth and F streets northwest.
National Republican., 1876-08-17

twenty-five thousand watermelons arrived
in Norfolk, Va, in one day, and trade in all
other goods BECAME staghant.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
DRY GOODS.
CARPETS,

CARPETS,
We take pleasure in calling the nc.
tentf0n OF Ofpurehasersto RS to our very large
and complete assortment OF FOREIGN
AND DOMESTIC CARPETS, which We
have just received, viz:
FRENCH MOQUETTS,
ENGLISH ROYAL W1LTOES.
ENGLISH ADMINISTER,
ENGLISH BODY BRUSSELS,
AMERICAN BODY BRUSSELS.
BODY BRUbSELS-HaIl and Stair,
insets,
CROSSLEY's ENGLISH VELVET,
"a and 6-4 Private,
CROSSLEY'S ENGLISH TAPESTRY,
8-4 and 6.4 Private
BORDERED CARPETS for Stained
Floors,
CROssLEY's TAPEsTRY-Han and
Stair, I'm sets,
ENGLISH VENETIAN Hall and
AFnlI Line OF INGRAM CARPETS,
FLOOR DRUGeETs, all sizes,
MOQUETT, WILTON AND VELVET
RUGS in GreaI Variety,
FLOOR LINENS, 1O.4, 12-4 and 1874
Also, . full line OF CANTON MAT.
TINGS, White, Checked and Fancy.
HOOE BRO. & CO.;
sep2d 1928 street Northwest.
National Republican., 1876-08-17
CITY ITEMS.

The Cornell boys say they will pull with the
Britishers if Capt. Ostrom says "pull."