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National Republican., 1876-09-21
Fire Commissioners.

The regular meeting of the Board Of Fire
Commissioners was held at the Columbia
building last evening. Present, Commissioners
Morgan, (president,) Reed, (secretary,) Col
lins, TAFT, Baker and Stewart. Chief Engineer
Cronin was also present.
Applications for positions in the department
were received and flied from c. E. Lehman
and James r. Dobbn.
The Chair announced that Mr.. Stewart was
appointed to fill the vacancies on the commit
tees on hose and supplies caused by the resig-
nation of Mr.. Thomas.
MIR. Reed said that he had been informed by
the secretary of the Board of Fire Underwriters
that that body had appropriated S25 for the
relief of Private Myers.
The chief called attention to the horses Of
No. 3 engine, which are unfit for the service,
and to which the apparent inefficiency of the
company was attributable. The president was
instructed to lay the matter before the District
Commissioners, with the recommendation that
new horses be procured.
The subject of the disabled men in the de-
partment arose, and it was said that under
the present system, by which no pensions are
allowed, as the board feel it their duty to re-
tain men injured in the service, the efficiency
of the department was impaired. 1t was sus-
gested that recommendations on this subject
be prepared, to be submitted through the Dis
trict Commissioners, to the commission to
frame form of government for the District.
1t is probable that a special meeting will be
held for that DurDOse.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
CITY ITEMS.

Is Your LIFE. WORTH 10 CENTS ?-Sickness
prevails everywhere, and everyb body complains Of
some disease during their life. When sick, the
object is to get well; now to say plainly that no
person in this world that is suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such as
Indigestion, Costiyeness, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Heart Burn, Palpitation Of the Heart,
Depressed Spirits, Biliousness, &C., can take
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go to your druggist
and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try It.
Regular size rs cents. Two doses will relieve
you. CHAs. SToTT & Co.,
Wholesale Agents.
USE THuRsroN's IvoKY PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DER A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific removes tartar and discoloratiop,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them twenty-five and rfty cents per
bottle. -
THoMPsor's PeMApE OPTInl, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable It's effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to II gloss and beauty
Unlike many preparations for the hair, IL cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial, equally to the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, the silVerstreaked looks
Of age Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle
PRACTICR ECONOMY. Renovate your solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joyons' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Canton Against limitations.

Tie proprietors of Berson's Cspcine Porous
Pastors lave found it necessary to warn the
public against bogus articles that are offered
them, under the name eff "Cspsicin" or "Cap-
sicum," as icing the came as "Capcine;;" the
facts are that they are totally unlike the gen
uine in their effect or composition, and such
limitations are calculated to injure the excel
lent remedial qualities of Benson's Capcine
Porous Plasters. The unparalleled success of
this famous and vigorous medical combina-
tion has stimulated uDserupulous individuals
to Issue articles under the above similar sound
ing words. To further protect the consumer,
we have cut the word ''Capcine'' in each
plaster. Their powerful vegetable properties
afford instant relief, and insure q quicker cure
than any known medicine. They contain no
metallic or mineral poisons, and are superior
in their effects to electricity, and more certain.
Price Ok neDta
National Republican., 1876-09-21
The Poetry of the Throttle Valve.


Not long ago an engineer brought his train
to a stand at little Massachusetts, village
where the passengers have five minutes for
lunch. lady came along the platform and
ssid "The conductor tells me the train at the
junction in P. leaves fifteen minutes before
our arrival. 1t is Saturday night; that is the
last train. have very sick child in the car,
and no money for a hotel, and none for
private conveyance a long, long way into the
country. What shall I doF'
"Well," said the engineer, 81 wish could
tell YOU"
"Would it be possible for you to hurry a lit
tlep said the anxious, fearful mother.
''No, madam, have the timetable, and the
rules say must run by it,"
She turned sorrowfully away, leaving the
bronzed face of the engineer wet with tears.
Presently she returned and said, care you a
Christian?"
81 trust am" was the reply.
"WiN you pray with me that the Lord may
in some way delay the train at the iunction"
why, yes; viii pray with you, but have
not much faith."
Just then the conductor cried, "All aboard"
The poor woman hurried back to the deformsd
and sick child, and away went the train climb
Somehow" said the engineer, "everything
worked like charm. As prayed, l couldn't
help letting my engine out just little. We
hardly stopped at the first station, people gos
on and off with wonderful alacrity, the con-
ductor's lantern was in the air in a half min
ute, and then away again. Once over the
summit 1t was dreadful easy to give her little
more, as / prayed, till she seemed to shoot
through the air like an arrow. Somehow
couldn't hold her, knowing 1 had the road,
and SO we dashed up to the junction six min
utes ahead of time"
There stood the other train, and the con-
duetor with the lantern on his arm. SWELL"
said he, "will you tell me what l am waiting
here for. Somehow felt must await your
coming tonight, but don't know why" 'T
guess" said the brother conductor, ''it Is
for this poor woman, with her sick and de-
formed child, dreadful anxious to get home
this Saturday night" But the man on the
tngioe and the grateful mother think they can
tell why the train waited.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Navy Yard Nntas.

There was an unusual number of Centennial
visitors at the yard yesterday.
The United States steamer Gettysburg is
being rapidly fitted for sea. She will go to
the Mediterranean on a survey expedition.
The following is list of her officers: Lieut..
Commander Henry II. Gorringe, command
ing; Lieut.. John +. Merry, executive officer;
Lieut.. Seaton Schroeder, navigation officer;
Lieut.. c. w. Ruschenberger, Lieut.. Geo. P.
NJ. A. Shufeldt, Assistant Surgeon Samuel H.
Dickson, Passed Assistant Paymaster John F.
Tarbell, Passed Assistant Engineer A. J..
Kenyon.
Naval Constructor John W. Easily returned
to duty yesterday from weeks leave of ab-
sence.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
The New q: s. Bonds,

Messrs. II. E. OHiey & Co., northeast corner
Fifteenth and streets, have. the new United
States AZ bonds for sale, and are receiving
called bonds in EXCHANGE for them at most
favorable rates. They are paying best rates
for all District securities, including the s per
cent. special improvement bonds. They also
have for sale in sums to suit large or small in
vestments the sos bonds of the District of
Columbia guaranteed by the United States.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
PRrdoned.

The District Commissioners have granted a
pardon to ]. O'Brien, convicted in the Police
Court on the 2sth of August for yagrancy and
sentenced to the workhouse for ninety days.
Also, to John A. Hunter and George W. VIII
liams, convicted in the same court on the I'd
instant of selling goods as commercial agents
without license and committed to the work
house for ninety days.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
The Aleutians.

The Snow Brothers-Ben, Lu and Ed-now
performing at the Theatre Comique, are con-
sidered to be the best gymnasts in this coun-
try, and for their pains to become such are
soon TO receive the champion belt of the pro-
fession. Since their return from their North
ern and Western tour a marked improvement
is noticed in their physique, and the agility
they display is something remarkable. Their
acrobatic feats are wonderful and are not
to be excelled; for quickness of action
and artistic finish they are perfect; their hat
trick is grand, and they are perfect in their
vaulting and somersaults. Besides this, the
three performing dogs, Shavings, Wash and
Niger, are the best in the business, and add
no little to the show. 1t might be suggested
to Mr.. Rogers that if he would place that in
imitable monkey performance about the mid
die Of the programme 1t would be a more
fitting place than al the end. The piece i,
too good to be lost.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
The Canitnl Paramant-

The contract to pave that portion of the
Capitol grounds northeast of the Capitol was
awarded yesterday to Captain A. Pelletier, to
be laid in accordance with his patent known
as the "Pelletier's beton." Captain Pelletier's
"beton" has been used in our city for building
purposes for years, and has given universal
satisfaction.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
GRAND DISPLAY

GRAND DISPLAY
We have the honor to an
nounce that our twentieth
semi-annual display of Wool
ems and Clothing adapted to
mems youths, boys and
children's wear will take
place on Saturday next, Sep
tember q, when, in addition
to our usual stock
OF FINE GooDs-
We shall exhibit some very
choice Clothing, now on exhi-
bition at the Centennial Ex-
position, from the houses of
H. Mott1 & Sohne, Prague,
Bohemia, and "Wevner,"
Vienna, Austria.
We desire to impress 1t on the minds Of the
public that these displays are made for the
purpose of EXHIBITING OUR STOCK, aud we
shall, therefore, consider it q personal favor to
be honored with a call. A. SAKs IL Co.,
3l6 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
The Irish Rihemen,

A meeting is called tonight at Trades
Union hall, corner of Eighth and E streets, of
all Irishmen who feel interested in rendering
TO the Irish rife team a suitable reception upon
their visit 10 this city. 1t is hoped that all
Irishmen will be present, and aid in getting
up an enthusiastic demonstration upon the
arrival Of the rilemeu
National Republican., 1876-09-21
OF FINE GOODS
Important to LAWYERS.

Briefs printed from new type, and on fine
paper, for one dollar and fifteen cents per page
at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing office, southwest corner of Pennsylva-
MIA avenue and Thirteenth street, (second
foor.) Our prices cannot be surpassed for
cheapness and good work by any other estab-
lishment In the District.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Tubman,

All Ninth street, has the largest stock of
paPerhangings in the city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others reftting will
save money by buying from him. Also, nice
stock of window shades, fringes, gimps, cur
tain loops, cords and tassels, &c. The best 81
shade in the city. Give him call
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Enuitv Court-Indsa Din

Scott VS.. Cole. Rule returnable September
Reed VS.. Tyler. Referred to special auditor.
Howard vs.. Cathcart. Argued and submitted.
Edwards VS.. Edwards. Remitted to auditor
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Importaut TO smsIl printing oHes,,

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 viii enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Rnsinass cards s2 26 Par rhnusand

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Office prints Business Cards for s2.25
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Auction Sale To-day.

By Thos. z. Waggaman:
At O'Clock, valuable brick dwelling and q
store on the southwest corner of Third street
east and Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
MignOnette Literary and Musical Association
Small Handbills 75c. Per Thousand

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-fye cents
per thousand. Material all new.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Gospel Tent Meetings,

Revival meetings have teen held every night
this week in the Gospel tent, on R street near
Fourteenth northwest. Notwithstanding the
storm of last Saturday and Sunday, the tent
is in good condition and the attendance is
large, nearly thousand persons being present
at each meeting. A deep religious feeling is
manifested, and there are many anxious in
quirers. Last night DR.. Noble, of the Presby-
terian church delivered an eloquent discourse.
The meetings are under the charge of Rev.
VIM. Mckinney, of the N. E. Church, and
Rev. Br. Gray, of the Baptist Church, and will
ing is held each day from .12 m. to p. m.
National Republican., 1876-09-21

Sixty two thousand buffalo robes will be sent
East from Benton, Montana, this fall.
National Republican., 1876-09-21

1t is stated in some Of the English newspa-
pers that the Princess Louise, Marchioness of
Lorne, shortly expt cts to become mother.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY
SKETCHES BY REPUBLICAN REPORTERS

MEEfIEG OF The FIRE COMMISSIONERS
National Republican., 1876-09-21
EDUCATIONAL.

7~0O0O~I0O0I0O~NO0~N~0OOOO
4Hl street etnorthwest.-Englisha and French school
for young ladies and little girls. Mrs: g. W Pairo,
Principals; Mile. de Aaltehyce, Partisan lady, late
teacher In Normal school, Boston, resident teacher
OF French. Duties resumed September 25. Circu-
lars at bookstores and at residence OF principal.
se7-lms
National Republican., 1876-09-21
improvements.

Inspector Plowman has issued the following
building permits: Elizabeth Gessford two
story brick dwelling, east side Thirteen and
a-half street, between street and Maryland
avenue; 81 200. B. Cobb a two story brick
dwelling, alley between Massachusetts, avenue
and N street, square 1876; $500. A Grunstoff
a two-story brick dwelling, east side Third
street, between X and L streets northwest:
S2,3OO. John Trirlble two-story brick dwell
ing, south side Dunbarton, between Washing
ton and Congress streets, Georgetown; 5000.
hignonette Literary and Musical Association
Last evening the above association met at
the commodious parlors OF Madame Chase,
1f09 / street northwest. The meeting was
called to order by the president, Mr.. VIM. C.
Chase, who addressed the meeting with few
appropriate remarks. The club proceeded to
the election Of officers, which were as follows:
Mr.. W. c. Chase, president; Miss Matte Hoy,
vice president; Mr.. II. S. Smith, secretary:
Miss Ella V. Chase, assistant secretary: ex-
ecutiVe committe, Mr.. c. Z Grymes, chair
man; Misses Josie Stewart, A. Evans, Messrs.
W. Washington and c. A. c. Lair. The offices
OF the critic and editor were deferred until the
next meeting Of the club, which is to be at the
nW0n nj or -
National Republican., 1876-09-21

SERVICES At THE GOSPEL TENT
National Republican., 1876-09-21

Miscellaneous Paragraphs Of Interest
National Republican., 1876-09-21

POYS' MATH. AND CLASSICAL ACAD-
~ ENVY sunderl land's Church, Four-and-a a. half
street northwe3t, between T. street and Indiana
avenue, opens It's seventh year MONDAY, Septem-
Der T. Circulars at the PrincIpal's Residence I3I5
-Four -and-a-half street southwest. sep56n
National Republican., 1876-09-21
NOTES AT THE NAVY YARD

LOCAL NOTES ABOUT TOWN
National Republican., 1876-09-21
Fully Sixty STYLES of

More Styles Fully Sixty Styles of
More Styles Fall OVercoats.
More Styles Prices from So to $35.
More Styles The variety is not exceeded
More Styles by any house in the country.
A. SAKs & Co., SIG Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-21
A LNwICK FEMALE SEMINARY.

The duties OF this Institution viii be resumed 3D.
VI on FRIDAY. September rs. For Circulars adj
dress n. A. TYSON & SISTERS, Contee's post
Office, Nd, b. and o. r. K. au9-2m
National Republican., 1876-09-21

Admission, so cts; Children, under years. Is cts.
DOors open at and ,. m. Grand Animal and
Arepic Entree one hour later.
&s-For the aecOmT OdaliOn OF those desiring to
avoid the crowd usually cOngregated at the ticket
wagons Tickets and ReserV ed seats be obtained,
for the usual slight sdyance, at Ellis Go. 3 Music
Store, 95 Pcnnsylvania avenue.
sel3-l6. lg. 2&2
, 1876-02-23

TO anEwtf any c9 THR THrHuNRs attntkn urun tnn.
s g..
TnsauSE has moi natnsd aucccsaiui candidate tnes
snccsss shan frsi now. w. Tns Tninvsr has l".s ia
E'li.lcal character. don't rasa 10 I,s Abont rns
TS.egSs TIT y " 'os* STOUT MO or an5 ono clio at all
THB TniauNE las not 'tsbusel" the Acting
Governor, 80 that he ncsdA to DO "consolod by
no "renectIona." II Is trne, II has rorrored him
for too free ,lso Of tho psct!on!n8 powcr In tho
csso 81 murllorers and iclous, bnt l: las not
a6'laed him. lie has eyt1ently mi1od up Tho
editorial observations OF tho Times with tho
"boer insorvlcwo" of THE TR1AuHE'a reporters.
but thu two things ato entlroty distinct. II WAS
THE FoLiow1sa ARTICLE IN TlR "TlaEs"
which he calla .abuea" that requires Protective
consolation" tl.at ho orronoously aaurlbcs 10
Tug TaisuxE:
ngvysynok Ann FORT.
the candidate nataed At Cincinnati. Tnuts il Htis
doubt of H. though, from tho innernoss depths Of ita
profound Ignorance q We.sosn Affairs. The Nav york
a1t was doubtful. There il nc. lhs eliyltest un-
certa!n'y - 70 tho result, unless Tic Hepabllcans
instance. md a. pomoera.a should iel!etousy hit
Upon son OF Illinois their noMlnrp. In that cssr,
tho personal tnsHuetsam Of tho enc and Tho personal
nnropnlarlty Of the cthcr might give The SAts 10 tho
Domorrats; but. ordinarily, Illinois may bs cnnuod
for tho Clncinuat nominee. Dut We ara % have \
whether not tho Republican candidate be clrctci
dercnds largely OH Tho nonatnte.
beseFhERe t. tanda!te. tia - iiaiuS eyefY artttce
to Eecufo thc nomination. Hs auppllcatory letters
y the state is wois o,icial ealeos hss butn cor.
Reelection d ls ci.see .s Senator to succeed Logan.
Tho latter !ita ho abandoned homo Htno sftco upou
Ss an % LII s e @
ship, md ho Was to hclp. LoGan to tho sen-
ate. II WA pact betweea chronic onlceholaora 10
depend, afaey upon lis willingness Of tho sopMGli.
cans to oontin',a under tho leadership OF two selfish
ernasyp ss bse enad
ont lfo by extraordinary good tuck lie rnust haro
been born with ballot-bo. i! hI. mouth, md nnyer-
cradle Never prominent tic bar, he want Into tho
War aud was n'eodil. nade psisat!ier 0ourrai. Wo
ona pu f s ~ s,ir Ill.,
or was distinguished IN any crclltablo way, wo
htvs Vt to ca eaF1i1 a s so%e o ss eho.en
ltted lin, but With which hts ambition was not
content tle went into tho LegIs1asure and dropped
Lseulenant- Governor Oh fho Ticket with Og1esby b.
stepped Into ths shoes OF tho aster when 10 eant
to the SENATE Thess T. nothing manly .lt.ast,re Or
tiFsi q him. Al ts list olectIop 10 ran considerably
eling 70 him, hs would probably bs defeated. '' w
so9o n susn nsq 9, "a nosedso tn 4
- possb noeo The ht or ~ nov
intton 1.us principally et1een Onllo and Deyet!dgo,
and Fort Il suggested ns = compromise.
pay-actors. Il wants a. Governor man of ,GolId
ass ~ tired Of Tho haboyaentesi p.t1tot, who,
Ts wsspF h 10y In nD gvns our @
ting with which thrifty iaurdrcas plua : oleaazod
shitt to a baok-ysrd clothes line, Is nothing but
II The lsspubicans expect 10 elect Governor thla
fall. they ulusk throw Boverilgo orerboard. Tie IL
i q ia hs
tho state, no9lnee q r. ,ateilesass ch.ssets!.
, 1876-02-23
WHO "ABuSEO" 6EVERlDGE
1sBoIfI:It, AMUSe fffK uRHMAAk


Tho beat eloctioneorer In Illinois IL tho present
Acting Governor. IIo can do moro hand.ehak-
lug. snlling, lottcr-writng, button-holing. aud
fixing up delegates 10 nominating convention,
than any man who ever made profession Of
oflce-acoking In thIa State. Tho Acting Hoyor-
nor vory vol knows that l,o IL weak With the
Germans Of Cook County. having fallen behind
Ills tsckot nearly 10000 votes in the German
Nards AID townships when he ran for L!ou!cn.
Rnt Governor four years ago. lila nomination
for Governor this year, he well knows. III utterly
out OF Mo Queetion II he falls TO tlx up h deIs.
ratsnu for himself from tAia county. lis muHs
40 Aore thai that. It ~ necessary that 10 shall
secure tlo selection VI 3 numbor OF Gurmap
doiegAtes from Cook County, and this I,n-
portant work ho in juBs nov busying
himself IN doing. With ths obiect In ylow, lie
u shtuI A0out RMonH tho ARooun aud bro
drinking beer aud protesting LIbytalisin. Our
reporter III aeaSch ot cusEuut uewY run aeross t1s
tracka and az tic thing wna too good to aup-
1,resa. nnd particularly ~ tie "ottio1 fellowb"
would be suru to get 1t. aud NIGH. e1hggurato
to 10 his piuus duty to taka the readura ot TIE
1NlbuSE into hta confidence. Now, all il3js wRy
dono with good iuseutions. and Tor tho 1nort
laudabla pl,1puse. hut Ills E1ccllnncy 4ull't
seom to 500 the matter In tho sssue light aud
appears 70 DO 10 netlled thorest TINT he inter-
viowed III tho following epiIeful mannor 10 n
1tmcs reporter:
"you expect to 10 rcnominatsd. uoyesnor7 F." askel
tic 1t!n*. iuan.
~ ,to,h AIxMeFed hp,
You hayu probably noticed the story Which THE
IH8prSI II shA morning told hteu. your drinking
Isbuencs. ana aa,a. ~ don't sh!uk ii wos.h xt!ls
, 1876-02-23

men, and, II II ehouill pass into Tho handn Of the
honor, Rfory, AMI pn,.or OF tho Government,
then tho paper ourrenr', IT Issued. would become
ierrec|ntod, and perhaj IS IN tho and worthless.
Thoro was no power in simple aot Of Leglea-
tnro to resume, but 1t should be kopt in
mind that that was 1se, 1ubli:an lncas1lr and It
should alwnya be kept In view. Tho apenaor
then commented upon thu efficacy Of tho 1Inpnb-
lican standardization In iho co1lnotlon OF tho
revenue and other like bra, ,chcn Of The Govern
mont, and capvasscd lilo oh jccts anil aims of the
Republican party. closing with an eloquent
perorAtton.
Frank Lumbarl. on bena ioudly, ealled for,
carno forward, and in rcspo, lse TO loMd insitn-
siona esug !. Old Shady n and ''t Tho Red. Whito,
and Dluo" In his peculiar styh'. after which iho
meeting adjourned with thse oheore for tho
6uccesa of tho paskY.