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National Republican., 1876-06-03
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Vital statisties-Gsrbage Collectors and the
puhIic

The regular meeting Of the Board Of Health
was held last evening. Present, Or. Verdi, lin
the ehair,) DR.. Bliss, Mr.. Marbury and Professor
Langston. .. ..-.. ...
Professor Langston, from the committee on or
dinarees reported q series OF regulations govern
ing the collection and removal OF garbage in
Washington and Georgetown. =
Professor Langston, from the ordinance commit
tee submitted a circular, addressed to the house
keepers, requesting them 10 cooperate with the
garbage collectors in placing at accessible points
all garbagero be removed, and otherwise to aid
in carrying cut the ordinances of the board in this
respect
VITAL STATISTICS.
The report Of the registrar Of vital statistics
was submitted The mortality Of the District OF
Columbia for the week ending May q, 1876, was
20, (l0 more than last week. or at the rate OF
2276o per LOCO per annum; decrease of the popu-
lation by deaths over births (reportedl was l, or
at the rate OF .s2S per loo1 per annum; 14-2s per
cent. Of the deaths were from zymotic diseases,
2.S5 from constitutional, 5I.43 from local, 5.72
from developmental, and 51 from violence; rate
Oi mo6a c oL Ine "ng b;p pTPaatOn MAS 6s y ~
colored population was 1906 per 600 for the
same period; number of births reported during
the week was 69white, 49, colored, 3S; rate Of in
crease OF the white population by births over
deaths, 2.:6l per l,OOo per annum, while the de-
crease of the eolored population by deaths over
responding week lS75-white, 81; colored, Il;
total, az; or at the rate Of % 400 per 900 per
anBum. There were o marriages during the
week.
Dr. Bliss the registrar called attention to the
increase in zymOtic diseases.
The pay roll Of the physicians and druggists to
the poor was submitted and approved.
THE CABBAGE COLLECTORS.
communication was read from H. F. Turner
& Co. stating that they had received a communi-
cation from the health officer ordering them to
place upon the garbage service two extra wagons.
He referred the board to the health officer for
reply to this communication. They had also re-
ceived from the secretary of the board a demand
that the firm strictly adhere to the terms Of their
contract. They emphatically say that they have
and are willing to do so in each and every
particular, and they asked that the board, ac-
cOrding to the provisions of the contract, take
the necessary action to compel the public to
place the garbage in place accessible by one
man.
The communication recited at length the expe-
rience of Mr.. N. q. c. Turner, who, by request of
the health officer, had taken minutes of the man.
in which the wagons had been received.
Many houses had been visited where the people
would not let the collectors have the garbage,
and in some instances the collectors seemed to
have been very thoroughly snubbed. Two hun
dred and thrty-four houses were visited during
the two days the Inspection continued
On motion, the secretary was instructed to in
Guire as to the cost of printing ten or twenty
thousand of the garbage circulars
Adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES,


WASHINGTON NATION AL MoSU-l
NENT OFFICE June 2, 1876 !
The approach Of the one hundredth anniversary
OF the nations birth yiYidly brings before the
Of him who was first in war, first in peace, and
first in the hearts of his cUuntrymen."
The monument to commemorate peoples graf.
itude TO George Washington has remained in an
under the shadow Of the National Capital. IL is
now Ia feet, and when completed will be 4s5 feet
high. The obelisk is plain and simple. surrounded
at the base with a stone terrace Il feet high and
200 feet in diameter. The cost finish II is esti
mated at SJO0,0Co.
In the name of gratitude, patriotism and na.
tiOnal pride the Monument Society renews its
earnest appeal for aid to discharge a duty our
COUNT owes to the brightest name in human
history.
out the length and breadth Of cur land TO make
their grateful offerings to this noble work, to show
their reverence for the Father of his Country,
than this Centennial jubilee of universal rejoicing
for the possession Of glorious free institutions,
and amazing progress in all that makes and con-
stitutes an enlightened, powerful and great ma
tiOn
We appeal to the ministers Of the Gospel and
superintende OF Sabbath schools to take up
collection
on SUNDAY, THE SECOND OF JULY NEXT.
Above all. We appeal to the sovereign people, the
impregnable bulwark Of the nations safety, for
the means of completing the monument.
We respectfully request that all contributions
for the Washington National Monument may be
sent direct to J. Il. II. Smith, ESQ.,, treasurer of
the Washington National Monument Society,
Washington, ID. q.
We ask Of the liberal and patriotic press Of the
country to give this appeal at least one insertion
if not more, during the interval between the pres
ent time and the 9Th of July ensuing.
BY order Of the society:
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Mothers Day,

The international peace festival Mothers
Day. was observed last night by meeting at 5l2
Tenth street. Mrs. Belya A. Lockwood, vice
president Of the American branch Of the Uni.
versal Peace Union, presided, and opened the
proceedings by reading the circular from Julia
Ward Howe published In yesterdays REPUBLI-
CAN. She also stated that the PGrlaments Of
half dozen countries had passed resolutions
fayoring arbitration In place Of war, and read q
long list of points gained by the peace movement
since its organization in 1907.
Remarks were made by Mrs. Chambers, Mrs.
DR.. Winslow Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. H. II. Stowell
and other ladies, and by Zebulon p. White, IAN
other vice president Of the Peace Union, Of Rhode
Island; Colonel Edward Daniels, of Virginia; DIR.
Lockwood and ]. X. H Wilcox.
. The following resolution was passed:
ResoIred, That the time has come when the
barbar0us method Of settling difficulties between
nations should be abandoned, and that steps
should be at once taken TO substitute arbitration
for war.
The proceedings were Interspersed with singing
by Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Stowell, mainly from
the peace Songs" published by members Of the
Connecticut Peace Society.
A beautiful poem, written by Madame LIE
Baron, was read.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
. Work Of the Central Dispsnsary.

That popular charity, the Central Dispenssry,
corner OF Tenth and Z streets northwest, reports
a noble work performed for the year ending May
1. During the year 81 sick have received ad-
vice and medicines free, and e4S3 prescriptions
have been dispensed The institution has been open
but five years, and during that time has treated
4-el3 patients, furnishing them 13,sss prescrip-
tions upon fund OF but tl9O25I, 5000 OF It sup
piled by appropriations and the balance by pri-
vate donations. As the Central is the only gen.
eral dispensary in the city it is to be hoped that
Congress will not overlook its merits and the
charitable among our citizens fail to aid at this
season OF depression. when hard times make such
institutions greater necessity TO the poor. The
attending staff is now formed Of the following
medical gentlemen II. H. Barker, NJ. D., diseases
of women; W. II. Ross, II. D., diseases oil heart
and nervous system: W. q. BriscOe, NJ. D., sur
gerry; Ralph Walsh. NJ. D., diseases Of ear, throat
children; John Walter, Jr., NJ. D., general dis
eases.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
MAGNIFICENT JEWEL.
Presentation to Gen, Albert Pike.

A pleasant episode occurred at the Sanctuary of
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Right of Free
and Accepted Masons on Wednesday night. This
was the presentation Of a magnificent jewel to
Gen. Albert Pike. the Sovereign Commander.
The presentation was made by Robert Toombs, Of
Georgia, in an eloquent and touching address, to
which Gen. Pike feelingly responded. The jewel
is composed OF a gold dOuble-headed eagle,
studded with two hundred and sixty diamonds
In the centre Of the eagles heart is 4 large am
ethyst in the form of a Triangle in which is in
serted the figures '-32, In gold. Over the head
OF the eagle Is crown composed entirely Of rubes
and diamonds. In its talons the eagle holds q
flaming sword Of gold, from which is suspended
scroll bearing the inscription, "Deus nieum que
jus The cost Of the jewel was 500, and in de-
sign and workmanship is beautiful and artistic.
The presentation was made in the presence Of
over fifty members of the Scottish Rite from all
parts of the United States. A grand banquet
followed, during which the greatest jollity and
good humor prevailed, and most enjoyable
evening enEued,
National Republican., 1876-06-03
OPENING of the Piney Point Hotel.

That well-knOwn and popular summer resort,
Piney Point, will be opened for the reception of
grests on the Goth Of this month. 1t will be man.
aged by an experienced hotelkeeper, who pro-
poses to give better accommodations for less cost
than ever before. The interior Of the buildings
will be thoroughly refitted by one of our Oldest
and most respected merchants. Everything,
from kitchen utensils to beds and bedding will be
entirely new ald comfortable. A large number
of prominent citizens of Washington have already
engaged summer quarters there. Piney Point IS
on the Maryland shore of the Potomac ninety
six miles from Washington and ten miles from
Point Lookout. The climate, cunning fishing
and bathing are excellent. Steamers will make
regular trips on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at O'Clock p. m, arriving at Piney Point at
1880 o'clock p. m. Excursion boats will go there
during the summer, and the regular Baltimore
and Norfolk boats will also touch there. The
place looks beautiful this year
National Republican., 1876-06-03
BAFFLED ATTEMPT AT OUTRAGE.
A wOman's Struggle With an Assailant-Ar-
rest Of the Offender


A dastardly attempt at outrage upon n Ger
man woman, living as domestic in a fashionable
quarter Of the city, was made early yesterday
morning, by colOred servant in the house. The
woman, with great courage and with desperate
strength, prevented the accomplishment of the
purpose for which the villain assaulted her. The
facts connected with the ease are as follows:
About 2:3O o'clock yesterday morning, the woman,
who was asleep with her child, awoke, and be-
came conscious of hand upon her breast. She
at first thought that ii washer child, but quickly
perceived her mistake, and following the hand
up she felt mans features, pushed back his hat
and felt n wOOlly head. She spraDg from the bed
and looked for matches in the place where they
were usually kept, but the cunning negro had re-
moved them.
She attempted to scream but he threatened to
cut her throat She sprang back in the bed and
began a most desperate struggle with her assail-
ant. During the great effort which she made TO
free herself from the grasp of the man, she tore
from
THE BOSOM OF HIS SHIRT
a piece of the material of which it was made.
Her persistent assalant finally tired OF the effort,
orelse became afraid that he would be discovered,
and made his escape from the apartment. 1t was
afterwards discovered that he had entered the
house through the coal hole in the pavement and
The woman at the time became very certain,
although il was too dark in the room to distin-
gush features that me man was tne servant S i IN
municated her suspicions when she told of the as
sault that had been made upon her Last even
ing. when Watkins went up stairs to one Of the
rooms in answer to the bell, he found Detectives
McDevitt and McElfresh. He was known to
them, and showed signs Of weakening when he
saw them. The officers made him show them his
undershirt, and found that
A PIECE OF MUSLIN
corresponding TO the piece torn out by his intend
ed victim had been sewn into the bosom of his
wOOlen shirt. He was taken into custody and
locked up for his appearance to-day.
Watkins was found concealed in the house once
before. under very suspicious circumstances after
having pretended to go away for some time. On
the S0th Of May he obtained leave of absence,
and has been away from the house ever since
until yesterday morning, when he entered 1t by
means of the coal hole His reputation for honesty
is not good. He was arrested some time ago by
Detective McElfresh, for stealing o sum Of money
from his employer. and he has stolen since he has
been employed in his present position. He is
large, full-blOOded negro, with skin as black as
coal.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
CITY ITEMS.
pYsPFP5IA.

DYsPEP51A.
Americans are particularly subject to this dis
ease and its effects, such as sour stomach, sick
headache, habitual costiveness, heart burn, water
brash, coming up fthe food, coated tongue, disa-
greeable taste In the mouth, palpitation Of the
heart and all diseases Of the stomach and liver.
Two doses Of GREENS August FLOWER will re-
leve you at once, and there positively s not case
In the United States it VIII not cure. If you doubt
this go to any druggist in Washington and get
sample bottle for 10 cents and try IL. Regular
size rs cents. Charles Stott Co., wholesale
agents.
UsI THURsroN's IvoRY PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER. A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth Is specific. removes tartar and dscoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. It hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use Is recommended to al, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish TO
preserve them. Twenty i've and ffty cents Per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTINB, for dressing the
hair. This hne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair imparting to 1t gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, IL cannot
injure, but Is highly beneficial, equally so to the
rich, golden hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades of middle life, or the silver-streaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
Odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
ADJUSTMENTS. A
summer Theatre comique.

On Monday night next the new play Of "Gsr-
gantus, the Nations Guest" founded upon the
proceedings in the Hallet Kilbourn case, will be
presented in fine style, with the author, Mr..
Ernest Harold, in the title role; the charming
actress, Miss Emma Waite, as the Lady Jimmy
META, and Miss Nettie Waite as KOkernut Kaik;
Miss May Hamilton as Shookar KiEz; Mr.. Park
hurst es Hon. Jimminy CrymIny, chairman Of the
committee ofinvestigation. The attraction offered
by Manager Rogers is extraordinary, and be-
speaks for this new play leng run. -
The Flower Queen.
The eantata, "The Flower Queen" to be given
at Ford's opera house on Monday evening next, is
enc Of the most beautiful performances ever pre-
sented In our city. The solos embrace the finest
gems Of song, redolent with harmonious effect and
artistic feeling. The participants upon the pres
ent occasion give high expectation Of pleasure to
every lover Of music. Miss Goodall's reputation
as q vocalist stands very high indeed; while as q
hutist Mr.. Schutter has no superior in our city.
Miss Marion Goodan and Mr.. Beale will play the
Accomplishments. The soloists will be supported
by selected chorus Of fifty cultured voices. We
can promise rare treat indeed to those who
attend,
National Republican., 1876-06-03
MARYLAND Association.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the Mary
land Republican Association last night, in
Clarke's hall, Pennsylvania avenue, the follow
ing gentlemen were selected to represent the as
sociation at the Cincinnati Convention: Joseph
Trainor, Shipley Brashears and 7. N. Young;
also the following alternates were elected Capt.
r. s. Widdecome and Messrs- ]. q. Wildman
former corresponding secretary Of the association
having left the city, Mr. Joseph Trainor was
elected to that office in his stead. Other business
Of the association being through. after considera
Bile debate IT was decided, on account of the warm
weather, to adjourn the association over till the
first of September.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Auction Sales To-day.

By Edwin j. sweet:
At 4:50 o'clock, valuable unmcumbered proper
ty on Eleventh street west, between E and +
streets south.
At i:3o o'clock, valuable improved property, con.
sisting Of two-story frame dwelling on Eleventh
street west, between e and streets south.
BY Wash B..WilliamF;
At 1880, $50 and 7:31 O'Clock, at No. 48I Penn.
sylvania avenue q large assortment Of fine cigars.
At o'clock. valuable improved property at the
intersection Of Thirteenth and ID streets north
west.
I At o'clock, valuable improved property front
ing on Delaware avenue, near street northeast.
At 10 o'clock, large assortment Of household
furniture.
BY Thos. Dovling:
At 10 O'Clock, q lot of household effects.
At II O'Clock, one coupe rockaway.
BY Birch & Robey:
At 10 o'clock, forty head Of horses and MULES,
National Republican., 1876-06-03
An Establi.bsd In,titution.

The New York Limited Express, now run by
the Baltimore and Ohio road, has already become
an established institution. The new route, via
Locust Point and Canton, attracts much attea-
ton, and the superior equipments, rapid speed
and prompt time give entire satisfaction. The
run from Washington to Bay View junction was
made yesterday in one hour and seven minutes,
which Is equal TO the best time made by Jarrett
d Palmer's trans-cOntinental train.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Medicinal Wines,

Genuine Raspberry and Blackberry Wines now
supersede numerous drugs or preparations for efi-
cheney as preventive or cure for summer COM
plants. To obtain pure article, call at Chris.
Xander's No.9ll Seventh street northwest, where
will also be found choice brands of SOnoma and
Catawba wines, Maryland and Virginia claret,
&C. He is also making q speciality of a l0-year-
old Mount Summit Whisky. Xander's Dyspeptic
BitIers are highly indorsed by physicians as
sure cure for thai malRdY.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Moonlight Excursion,

There is a large class Of our citizens who would
enjoy a moonlight rideupOn the Potomac, without
being subjected to many Of those annoyances and
dissipations which are often incident to occasions.
of this kind. All such will be glad to know that
the young people Of the Fourth Presbyterian
church will give moonlight excursion on Monday
evening next. As will be seen from their adTer-
usement in another column they have secured
the services Of DOnch's orchestra, and have made
ample preparations n the refreshment line. The
bar will be closed, AID every precautiOn taken to
insure perfect order and comfort upon the ex-
cursiOn.
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Further Reduction in Parss.

There has been further reduction Of rates
upon the Great Pennsylvania route to the West,
which is announced to-day, and which will con-
tinue from to-day until further notice is given.
The prices to different points in the West have
been reduced to the lowest rates. The route is
furnished with every facility for comfort and
ronid
National Republican., 1876-06-03
CHAnLEsTowN, MASS, March, Is, 1859.

SHAHLESIO"Ns MAsss hdICnp lo05.
DEAR SIR: The following is a statement of my ex-
fhave been Keeping boarding house here for many
years, and have had the misfortune TO have a great
scuIar noticed the xonderl eect eis i
About the year 1871, young man, then sixteen
home from sea. He had injured his lef leg beard
the ship some months before, and when the ship
fee Bile that he could not go to his home in Lowell
His leg was swollen above the Knee more than twice
after him. having no use Of 1t whatever. The effect
Of this had @ 5edneed him 70 mere skeleton. His
ward. of Boston, TO attend him, who then occupied
& IN M IL Ssd a
said he must be removed to the hospital, have his
charge OF matter there colected otherwise the leg
must be amputated.
Not thinking i advisable to pursue this course,
edy in the past with so good effect, concluded to
weeks his leg was but little swollen, and his gen
eIal health SO much improved that he did not look
went home to Lowell perfectly cured nEs he remaned
in Lowell until the commencement of the war; then
Joined the army and was pronounced sound and
The above is but one case out of many where I
ieied success. @ i have taken It myself for twenty
years, more or less, for dyspepsia and general
debility, and 1t always appeared to give me new life
One lady boarder was completely cured from
tried almost everything else without receiving any
benefit. Another lady was cured from liver com
plant, which n bad case, and consid cred by
the many physicians who had attended her from
time to time.
/ have known its use by other boarders for
rheumatism, with extraordinary good effect.
lady took IL for consumption OF the bowels, and
found more relief than in anything else she could
procure,
do not want to oyerestimate its usefulness: but
do want those suffering from sickness to know what
this good medicine has done, and Is still doing for
know what IL Is to be imposed upon when sick,
and think Il is wrong for any one to oyerestimate
remedy az the expense OF the helpless sick; and i,
whatever.
MRS, ALIyA S. MONROE, l6I Chelsea st.
VEGETISE is sold by all Druggists. JESSE Wtf
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Southern Memorial ceren onies.

The Southern Memorial Association will dec
crate the graves of soldiers who fell in the Con-
federate service at Arlington to-day. The ser
vices will be simple, and no orations will be de.
livered. number Of Massachusetts, soldiers will
assist in the decoration.
National Republican., 1876-06-03

WEHAvE JUST RECEIVED a large and care
fully selected stock Of children's, boys and
youths clothing, of which we make a specially;
ours being the only establishment in the District
devoted exclusively TO boys and youths clothing.
B. Robinson Co., the Boys Clothiers, 9O9 Penn
sylyapia avenue, next to ". Williams,
National Republican., 1876-06-03
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. l3, ISL.
H. X. Stevens, Esq:
DEAR SIR: About one year since found myself in
q feeble condition from general debility. NEGETINE
WAS strongly recommended to me by friend who
had been much benefited by its use. procured the
article and, after using several bottles, was re-
stored TO health, and discontinued its use. feel
quite confident that there Is medicine superior
II for those complaints for which is especially pre-
pared; and would cheerfu!ly recommend 1t TO those
who feel that they need something to restore them
TO perfect health.
Respectfully yours,
U. L. PETTINGILL,
Firm offs. NJ. Pettingill & Co.,
No 10 State street,
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Comparison.

Quality of goods, trimmings and workmanship
in our SIS suits to order equals garments fur
nshed elsewhere at 80.
EIsEMAS Bios,
Corner Seventh and streets
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Church Printing.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book AND JOB
PRINTING OFYIcE is prepared to do all kinds of
church printing at prices that defy competition.
Type and machinery all new. Once, southwest
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth
street, (second hoor.)
National Republican., 1876-06-03
How to Heat ysur House.

Any furnace that requires the evaporation OF
water to mOisten the air has destroyed the most
vital quality Of the air, and rendered it unfit to
breathe. Hot water or lOw-pressure steam heat is
wholesome, but the cost is beyond the reach Of
any but the wealthy. The only known apparatus
that produces the quality OF steam heat for the
cost Of a hot-ar furnace is that Of Colds Heater
COMPANY, of New York, made and put up in this
city by Smith, Birge Co., 10li Pennsylvania
avenue.
BTHB largest stock of single breasted notch
White Duck Vests in the city.
EIsENAS Bros,
Corner Seventh and streets
National Republican., 1876-06-03
Ncte and Letter Headings

Printed from new type, for forty-five cents per
resm, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book AND
JOB PRINTING OFFICE, southwest corner Of Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, (second
dnor