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National Republican., 1876-01-05
POTOMAC FRUIT.GRoWERs.
Annual Mssting-Elsction Of officers.

Annual Aeelng-6leclon OF Umcers.
The Potomac Fruit-Growers' Association held
its January meeting yesterday noon at the Board
of Trade rooms. In the absence Of the president,
Mr.. GIIlpgham, Col. VIM. II. Chase occupied the
chair, and DR.. J. E. Snodgrass acted secretary.
As this was the annual meeting Of the associa-
tion the report Of the treasurer, NJ. W. Pearson,
was read and referred to the executive committee.
DR.. Snodgrass, the secretary, submitted his re-
port for the year 1875, which was properly re-
ferred.
The secretary read a Communication from the
the meeting. and inclosing another essay of q
series on the apple and its enemies, which was
ordered to De printed.
to revive the constition and to consider the
matter Of changing the name Of the association
to one more appropriate to an association for
the discussion OF all branches Of horticulture,
submitted the revised constitution, which gave
the association the title OF the Potomac Horti-
cultural Association" stating its objects to he as
follows: To impress upon our fellow. citizens
the benefit to be derived from increased atten-
tion TO horticultural pursuits; TO obtain and dis
utre fruit and vegetable grow wing, landscape gar
dening and other kindred topics; TO convey 70 the
public at large proper idea Of the capabilities
ages Of settling. here and engaging in its eulti-
walton. The only other change was provision
1or financial tecretary. Tho report was filed
The association then proceeded to the annual
election of oficers. Messrs. Morrison and King
were appointed tellers. There were three nomf
nations for the once of president-Judge J. H.
Gray, Colonel Chase and Mr.. O. Gilllng ham.
Colonel Chase declined, and, after two ballots,
Judge Gray was elected. Mr.. Gillingham was
elected first vice president; Mrs. II. N. White
was unanimously elected second vice president.
After much ballotipg DIR. ]. T.. Snodgrsss was
e-elected secretary. DR.. Howland was elected
treasurer by o large majority. The following
were elected as members Of the executive COM
mittee: Messrs. Saul, Saunders, Chase, Munson
and Mrs. NJ. d. Lincoln.
The secretary exhibited handsomely. carved
gsvel to be presented to the retiring president
Mr.. Gillingham, and It was decided to make the
presentation at the February meeting, at which
time the association viii enjoy the hospitality Of
Colonel Chase.
Mr.. william Smith, Of Virginia, was elected Q
member of the association.
On motion Of DR.. Snodgrsss, thanks were voted
to Mr.. VIM. H. CIagett for his continued kindness
and courtesy to the association.
Adiourned
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/. o. o. z.
Election of Officers.

The different lodges Of the Order Of Odd Fell
lows in this jurisdiction have held meetings, and
elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Central, No. 1-Wnliam Z. Hunt, N. G.; F. T.
Rawlings, V. e.; B. W. Hough, F. s.; F. B. Lord,
ST.. r. s.; VIM. q. Phillips, T.
Washington, No. 6-Chas. B. Hough, N. g.; T.
way, r. S.; Andrew Jackson, T.
Eastern, No. John T. Nicholson, N. e.: ]. W.
Humphries, V. G.; F. A. Speare, F. s.; James T.
Petty, X. s.; T. g. Donaldson, T.
Harmony, No. 9-Geo. S. Stewart. N. G.; Mar
cellus Cole, V. G.; Henry Stewart, F. s.; VIM. p.
Allan, r. s.; VIM. T. Bright, T.
Columbia, No. 10-Wm. Robinson, N. G.; W. NJ
Laporte, V. g.; Thos. W. Fowler, F. S.; S. John
Thomson, r. s.; J. H. SeIdert, T.
Union, No. 11-Cbas. Tupper, N. G.; Jas. Tin
dali, V. G.; Robt. McCutchen, F. s.; John NJ. Nc
Farland, X. s.; Rich. Emmnns, T.
FIiendship, No. leH. Wahly. N. G.; A. s.
Taylor '; e.; lin J; N. Holland F. s.; p. H. Sweet,
Covenant, No. 1S-C. W. Chamberlain, N. G. :;
J. Henry Ketner, " g.; John H. Dsrns, S; S.
Beacon, No 15-Jas H. Reed, N. g.: Chas. T.
Yoder, v. g.; Geo. A. Thomas, F. s.; L. B.
Allyn, r. S; N. Mullikep, T.
Metropolis. No. 16-Peter Harr, N. g.; n. Hal
ley, V. G.; W. ]. Drummond, F. s.; Ed. Rswsel,
r. s.; @. W. Leannarda, T.
Excelsior, No. l7-J. H. Mcdowell, N. G.;
Chss. Friedman, V. g.: W. p. White, +. s.; II.
Mechanics, No. ls-Joshua Young, N. g.;
Chas. W. Butler, v. e.; y. w. Mattingly, F. s.;
Hugh g. Divine, r. s.; A. q. Prather, T.
Oriental, No. l9-August Noack, N. G.; John
Mass, '. G.; John Weide, F. S.; John Wahl, r.
s.; John l. Vogt, T.
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SACRED HISTORY.
Meeting of the Metropolitan Church Class.


The class in sacred history and geography,
meeting at DR.. Newman's parsonage on Monday
evening, was called to order by the president,
George p. Fisher, jr., when L. NJ. Saunders was
elected president; Dr.. Z. Howard, vice president;
Miss Susie Fowler, secretary, and Miss Minnie
Atkinson, treasurer.
The class presented Mrs. Newman beautiful
silver fruit -dish as Christmas gilt and as token
oftheir high respect and esteem.
Mics Anna ID. Wade recited, in inimitsble style
and grace, the Germans Serenade, or awake,
Mein Love" and, in response to an encore, gave
kitty Malone on the Chinese Question"
George p; Fisher, jr, read selection from
DR.. Newman gave q graphic and highly inter-
esting description of Constantinople and its sur
roundings, which was listened to with great IN
terest.
Among those present were Miss Frost, of New
York; Miss Jones, Of Boston; Mrs. limerick. Mrs.
s. Ford and sister, Miss Stout; Misses Britton,
Young, Morgan, Gait, Fowlers', Walker and
Rev. DR.. Wilson, and Messrs. Mack, Ruf, Perry,
limerick and Graves.
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yifsinis RsuubIiesn l.sse.iation.e:

A meeting Of the Virginia Republican Associs-
tion was held at Clsrke's hall on Monday night,
the Sd instant for the purpose Of recognising; J.
W. Corey In the chair, and 7. Humphrey Brooke
secretary. After the adoption Of 8 constitution,
he association vent into IN election for perms-
nent ofcers, with the following result: Presiien',
Josiah hiIiiaTd, Of Alexandra; nrst vice presi.
dent, ]. w. Cromws eli; second vice president, e.
ward Moore; recording -sscretsry, z. Humphrey
Brooke; financial secretary, L. W. MAS 'ey; treas.
urer, ]. y. Havley. The appointment OF the reg
ulsr committees was deferred until the next
meeting. Addresses were made by the of1cers
elected, and the meeting then adjourned subject
TO the call Of the president.
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Grounds for q Suit.

An excited individual with bloody nose rushed
yesterday into lawyers once, threw his hat in
the cerxer and im,elf into chair, and breath
lsssly said: "Can man sue me for $3.50 900 dam
ages for me telling him he didn't have sense
enough to frame new constitution for the
Slater"
"Certainiy he can" responded the lawyer.
aAfter he had banged me in the nose and Kicked
me in the abdomen, and told me l was blear-eyed
penitentisry outcast before . whole crowd, and Q
bankrupt bcdy-snatcher, then he can sue me for
damages, too, and attach my Homestead ?"
yes" observed the mar. of law, "and he can
have you hauled up before the recorder and hned
for using abusive and insulting language, be-
"Well, tnsr,n aid the unhappy man, as he 50.
piled his II dkerchief to his nose and pulled his
hat over his row. "the next time vote for o con-
stitutional O. invention to accommodate the Demo-
cratic party guess she will know It, that's ell. !"
"I guess the WILL" unused the lawyer, ss he
closed the door.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
QUICK WORK.
Expert Thieves Robbing a Safe

Yesterday, about noon, Q most daring robbery
was Perpetrsted at the coal Office Of Messrs.
MsyfeId & Heistop, Georgetown. At the time
mentioned two men entered the Office, and while
one of them occupied the attention Of Mr.. May
neld, and stepped with him into the yard to ex-
anime coal, tie other went through the safe, Sc
curing $50 in money and nearly 1900 in notes,
most Of which, however, had not been indorsed by
the firm. When the party returned to the office
with Mr.. May field and found his companion gone
he stepped out to look after him and forgot to step
back. shortly after the robbery was discovered,
and Immediately reported to police headquarters.
The case was at once taken In hand. and last night
Detectives McEItresh and Miller succeeded In
capturing one Of the party, who gave his name as
Sherman, at the Theatre Comique and took him
TO police headquarters. They expect to secure
the other man to-day.
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per month, or go, $50 % for the remaining six
Of sSea an
from which $s9o.17 on account Of December in.
debtedness leaves balance of$2, ,64l.2o.
The report Of the treasurer was approved and
Professor Langston, from the ordinance COM
mittee, 10 whom was referred the claim Of Brooke
Mackall against the board for 800. for the use
and occupation of the H-street wharf for shipping
mig soil, from July 19 to July Is, 1872, made an
ad6erss report which report was adopted
the subject Of the establishment OF abattoirs
under consideration, reported that while appre-
eating the necessity Of such an institution in the
District of Columbia for the abatement of nuis-
ances now existing, he recommended that the
board take no official action In the premises fur
ther than TO secure proper sanitary control Of any
abattoir which may be put in operation In the Dis.
tIict of Columbia. The report was adopted.
Of the operations of his office for the week ending
January !, 1875: Nuisances reported, $50; re-
ferred %; absted, 292 referred to commissioners,
p; causes Of death investigated, o. pecuniary con-
ditons Investigated, I; burisls at public expense
recommended, !; patients treated BY ply yscians to
the poor, 13l; cost Of medicines furnished by
druggists, $24.95; local causes OF death from
Zymotic diseases Investigated, s; typhoid fever,
of garbage removed, 81; dead animals removed,
t2; privies cleaned by the o. E. A. Company, 634.
Marine products inspected-l2 $50 bushels oysters,
Unwholesome food condemned-47311 lbs. beef, 81
Lbs. veal, lbs. pork, lbs. mutton, 20 lbs. sau-
rage, e1I lbs. liver, 3S6 chickens, 199 turkeys,
ducks 1Ss rabbits 29 geese, 80 Birds L squirrels,
81 pumpkins, 119 heads cabbage, bushei apples
~ bushel sweet potatoes, bushels potatoes,
bushels cranberries. Pound report-animals i'm
realized, a.
The health officers report was approved and
filed.
The health of1cer also transmitted the quar-
terly reports Of the sanitary inspectors for ths
quarter ending Dsce mber 81; which " ere approved
and ordered to be filed; also, the accounts of the
druggists to the poor, amounting to s52 90; which
were also approved and ordered to be filed.
DR.. Bliss, the registrar, reported the bill of
Samuel Boots for preparing data and making two
illuminated charts for the registrars office,
amounting to $3.50, and moved It be referred to
the finance committee; which motion was
agreed TO.
Several communications were received and re-
ferred; also q number OF bills, which were re-
felred to the tnapce committee; also, the applica-
tons Of two gentlemen for clerical positions under
the board, which were referred to the sanitary
committee.
DIR. Verdi offered the following:
Resolued, That special committee be appoint
ed to prepare plan for disinfecting the clothing
Of persons affected by smallpox or other infectious
diseases, with view to prevent the destruction Of
the same, and that the plan be submitted to the
Board OF d eslth as early as possible
The resolution was adopted, and the chair ap-
pointed Drs. Verdi and Bliss.
The board then went into private session, after
which they adjourned until Friday evening next,
n O'clocE
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A Professor Gained.

Some tins tefore New Years the members of
the Sabbath school of the Second Baptist church
Navy Ysrd) made up their minds to cane Mr. Z.
T. Bower, the chorister Of the church and the
leader Of the singing in the Sabbath school. This
resolution was not formed because Mr.. Bower was
q bad mau-not by any means for he is known as
an exemplary Christian but people, when they
take 1t into their heads to do anything, gen.
orally succeed in their undertaking. The
members Of the Sabbath school mentioned were
no exception to this rule. Armed with hand
some gold headed ebony cane, they caught their
friend Bower, Mr.. John O'Donnell carrying tho
weapon. Before they found him It was decided to
make the affair as pleasant as possible; so, in-
stead OF Gaming his leader in the traditional STYLE
Mr.. O'DonneI in q neat speech presented the
walking stick to Mr.. Bower, who replied In his
usual happy style. Mr.. b. has the cane, and the
Gamers are about Sse out of pocket.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
VEGETINE.
The Great Reputation
Which vTGET1SE has attained in all parts OF III,
country asa
GREAT AND GOOD MEDICINE,

and the large number of testimonials which are
constantly being received from persons who have
been cured by lis use are conclusive proof of its
apothecaries. As Blood-Purifer and HEALTH
Restorer, 1t has no equal.
VEGETINE Is not prepared for fancy drink
made from poor liquors, which debilitate the sys-
tenn and tend to destroy health instead OF restor-
ingit
ferent complaints satisfactory to any reasonable
persons suffering from disease that they can be
cured2 Read the different testimonials given, and
no one can doubt. In many Of these cases the per-
sons say that Il cir pain and suffering cannot be
expressed, IS in cases of Scrofula, where, appa-
reity, the whole body was one mass OF corruption.
If lfVEGETINE Will relieve pain, cleanse, purify and
heath after trying different physicians many rem
edies, suffering for years, Is 1t not conclusive
prOOE If q sufferer, you can be cured? Why
is this medicine performing such great cures? 1t
works in the blood, in the circulating fluid. 1t
be truly called the Great Blood Purifier. The great
source Of disease originates in the blood; and NO
medicine that does not act directly upon 1t. to
lie attention. When the blood becomes lieless and
stagnant, either from change ofweather or OF cli-
mate, want of exercise irregular diet, from any
other cause, the VEGETINE Will renew the blood,
carry off the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach,
regulate the bowels and impart a tone Of Vigor to
mind well as in the medical profession that the
safe, more successful lin the cure Of disease,
than mineral medicines. VEGETINE Is composed
of roots, bari and herbs. 1t is pleasant to take,
and is perfectly safe to give an infant. Do you
need 1t? Do not hesitate to try 1t. You Will never
regret II.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
The sinking Fund Commissiopers.

During the past month a number OF the cred
tiers Of the District have been complaining BIT
terly Of the action of the sinking fund commits
sIoners in not promptly issuing 65 bonds in ex
change fer certificates Of the board Of audit, as
required by law They state that there is q diff
ference OF from one TO two per cent. between the
price Of certificates and Of bends, and that imme-
atately after hey have been compelled &c sacrf-
fce the former by q sale to brokers they 1.-THE
brokers) within day OF two can always secure
the bonds. This species of faVoritism, the cred
itors claim lie IN the interest Of the brokers' and
they have fer day or two on the street been lou
in their denunciatfons Of Il.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
4 Valuable Discovery.

DR.. Q. ". Benson, practicing physician at LOG
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much attention to nervous disesses,) has
discovered that extract Of celery and ohsmomile
combined, in q certain proportion, invariably
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
yous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
bets. This is q triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
box. The Doctor is largely knoIn and highly re-
spected In Baltimore These pf5ls are sent. post
. age free-,tpany address. and sold BY all who3e-
town and
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Ct Eublic Interest.

For thirty years there has been noimprovement
In the composition Of porous plaster. The re-
cent discovery Of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has introduced to the
consumers and the public an article Of progress.
The objection to the ordinary article is Its slow
action. BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLASTER
overcomes this great objection by etfecting In q
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster &C
complishes in days and weeks Of continuous wear
BENsoN's CAPcINE PoRoUs PLAsTERs are pre-
ferred to all others on the following grounds:
First-Their composition Is OF an improved ma
ture, and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable principle-Cap
cine-whicb, as powerful and unerring
specific, has never been equaled in the
history of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vigor, bring almost i'm
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater certainty than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
Second-They possess all the merit Of the ordt
nary porous plaster with above addition,
and will cure all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed In as
many hours as the ordinary article
effects in days and weeks Of continuous
wear.
Third-They are genuine pharmaceutical pre-.
paration. skillfully combined, OF the
highest order Of merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, indorsed by physicians, and are
in no sense patent medicine.
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
To be obtained Tor twenty. i've cents.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Very respectfully.
Ksn,a,snd Nebrasks Rspub]

Kansas and Nebraska Republican Association.
The snnusl meeting Of this association was
held at Clarke's hall last evening, and after.
quite an exciting contest the following officers
were elscted: President, E J. Dallas, OF Kansas:
vice president, NJ. A. Mcpherson, OF Nebraska;
secretary, J. p. Hamilton, Of Kanfas; correspond.
ing secretary for Kansas, VIM. Hutchinson; for
Nebraska, J. W. F. Williams; treafurer, John w.
Hall.
A resolution was introduced and referred to the
political committee recommending the dismissal
of any member of the association who refused to
pay the assessments levied BY the National Re-
publican Committee.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
John o,Connor Povsr.

This distinguished gentleman, who is mem
ber of the British Parliament, and who is 50
prominently identifed with the Home Rule"
movement IN Ireland, Will, We understsnd, short
ly deliver lecture In this city. The press OF
those cities where he has heretofore appeared
speak In highly complimentary terms of bis gifts
as an orator. We have no doubt his visit to the
Capital will be greeted with pleasure, and that
his effort TO give to the American people fair
statement Of the "Condition Of ireland, social,
political and indu,trial, will meet with commen.
eurate RECOGNITION,
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Sale of Elegant Goods.

The goods which are to-day on exhibition at
the auction rooms of Thos. Bowling, and which
are TO be sold tomorrow morning, is one of the
most attractive in point of variety that has been
offered in this city for q long time, comprising
elegant French china dinner, dessert and tea SER
vice, magnificent set Of cut and engraved English
glassware, elegant vases, comprising Chinese,
decorated china, glass and ma jolica superb orna-
ments in bronze, bisque and Pirian. Parties de-
FIRING such goods should not fail to give it their
attention. MANY of the articles came from the
late Peruvian Minister'S.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Fire ! his Morning.
Marriage Licenses,

Licenses to wed were yesterday issued by Mr..
Meigs to j. Riffsrd Mickle and Addie II. Rod
bird; Henry Dunlap and Mary E. LsOompte;
Moses Harris and Eliza Burrell; Robert II. Hin
ton and Mary A. Anderson; Stephen Turner and
Frances Hill; Louis A. Wilson and Mary Reid;
Amos johnson and Sarah Ann Banks; Joseph A.
Sander and S. NJ. Dora Rockawsy; James Henry
Lomax and Josephine Estelle Better; George
Cebert Better and Rachel Ann Barket; John
Reese and Luly Jenkins.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Fhotosrspher,' Association.

A meeting Of the Photogrsphers' Association
was held last night ct Pullmsn's gallery-E. ].
Pullman (president) In the chair, N. E. Bates
acting as secretary. After the opening OF the
meeting motion was made to reimburse MI. E.
J. Pullman for money expended by him, which
was adopted. The association then entered into
an Interesting discussion upon different phases Of
photosraphing, after which, the meeting adjourned
TO the fret Tuesday in February, To meet at ]. U.
Iohnsonis Qallery
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Attsmnt AZ Incandiarism.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan. s.-An attempt was
made by trapps to burn the town Of Marion last
night. Two stables were burned, worth 1850.
Over dozen buildings were saturated with coal
oil, but the fires we're e1tinguished before any
damsRe could be DONE
National Republican., 1876-01-05
OITY ITEMS.
FoETY YEARS, IxPERrxNcH

fOEIY XkAkS' x4PEHIkHCB
have tested the virtues Of DR.. Wfstar's BdIsdm Of
wa Cherry, and IL Is now Acknowledged TO be
the best remedy extant for pulmonary and ..ung
diseases, embracing the whole range from slight
cold to settled consumption. Were It not for Its
merits, 1t would long since have ''died and made
ties much the cheaper
TIRED NATURES SWEET REsToRER, BAINT
sLERP."
F.s there are times when this "Renewer Of
strength" is denied us-times when our minds
and bodies have been so overworked apd arg g
worn out that we "woo the drovsy god In vain.
The Peruvian Syrup ian iron tonic) renews our
strength, and makes our rest sweet and refresh
ing.
THuRsron'e IVORY P1AR. Tooth Powpss
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
JouvKu's lNoDoRous kID-dLovn OLsAan
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty 1--we cents per bottle.
THOMPSON PoMADB OPTInR fs Equal TO me
Uest French, and but half the price. TSenty-nys
and fifty cents per bottle.
-"~v hsst. All sold BY druggists.
National Republican., 1876-01-05

The Rev. Dr. s. S. LAWS, of New York city, has
been elected president of the University Of the
State of Mhs souri,, to succeed President Read,
whose resign alton will take effect July :, B.o; =;
This inftitutton WAS founded at the admission OF
the Stt to- and has academic, law, medical, min-
ing and agricultural schools, with present et:
an incsme OF sl5,Oo0 year independent OF tui-
ton
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Auction Sales To-day.

By Thos. Dowling:
AT 10 O'Clock, at store No. COZ G street north
west, contents of grocery store.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. 4s Defrees street, entire
contents.
BY B. H. Warner:
At o'clock. an elegant two-story, Manssrd
roof and basement pressed-brick dwelling, No.
30 street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-01-05
Coal Oil for 1875.

The New Years list Of coal-oil cstastrophes
was begun promptly in the city on the very first
day by serious disaster. The deaths and serious
injuries ft6m' coal explosions wsrerferrlbly fre.
Quent In he past twelvenonth, and no doubtthe
/
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CANNOT BE EXCELLED.
CuARLEs1owx, March 10, 1866

CHARLESTOwN, March u, 1850.
Mr. II. R. Stevens:
DEAR SIR: This is to certify that I have used
your s.Blood Preparation in my family for sew
eral years, and think that, for Scrofula or Cank
erous Humors, or Rheumatic Affections, 1t cannot
be excelled; and, as a blood purifier and spring
medicine, 1t is the best thing have ever used; and
have used almost everything. l can cheerfuly
recommend /; to anyone in need of such medi-
cine Yours. respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DINSMORE
10 Russell street.