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National Republican., 1876-07-03
The New Outlat Iockr

Mr.. Arthur P. German, president of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company has been notified
by Mr.. H. II. Dodge that the new outlet-locks
for the canal into the Potomac river above
Georgetown, have been completed. A boat passed
from the canal to the river Friday, and then was
brought back TO the canal. The mode of operat-
ing this outlet is entirely new being the only work
ol the kind in this country, and is considered a
great feat in engineering. The elevation to be
overcome is forty feet Under the old system II
would require eight locks and not less than fifty
arrangement the boat is passed directly from the
canal into large caisson i1lled with water the
caisson resting on trucks, run down an inclined
plane to the river in less than six minutes The.
weight Of caisson and boat is about $50 tons. The
work, constructed under the supervision of Mr.
W. *. Hutton. engineer, has already attracted
the attention Of many of the best engineers in the
country
National Republican., 1876-07-03
MOUNT ZION N. E. CHURCH.
Laying of the Cornerstone Yesterday.

laying OF the cornerstone Yesterday.
The members OF Mount Zion NJ, f. church.
lcoloredD Georgetown, Rev. d. Brown pastor,
have been engaged lately in securing O new
temple to worship in. and have progressed until
they now have foundation, which was solemnized
yesterday afternoon by the laying Of the corner
stone. The. site selected is situated upon Green
street. The trustees are Messrs Alfred Pope.
Isaac Davenport, Hezekiah Turner, William
Wheeler, Edgar Murphy, John N Lee Charles
matthews, George Washut and David Hutchin-
son; building committee, Barlow Fisher Henry
Bowers, Mason S. LOwery, David Brown James
Ferguson, Peter Vessels and John Gray; con-
tractor, Alexander ]. Hughes
large assemblage was gathered to witness the
ceremonies. Lincoln Lodge Of Good Samaritans
oiGeorgetown, oi were present in a body.
Before the commencement OF the exercises the
Asoury choir, led by Mr.. Thomas p Bell and the
choir OF the church, offered some fine music The
ceremonies were opened by the singing of 'On
this stone, now laid with pray yer." read by Rev.
Mr.. Carroll, and prayer offered by Rev James
Thomas. Psalm 1872 was read alternately by the
burg, read Corinthians, i'll. q-23 AfIer the
singing of Hear me, y Lord" Rev. r. p Bell,
OF Alexandria, delivered the discourse which he
selected from EphesianS iii, I0-l2 and was fol.
lowed by the laying of the cornerstone, on
which was the inscription, POUNDED A. d. 1878
Erected A. ID. 1875" There was placed in the
cornerstone a copy of the New Testament the
ShriSfidn AdrocGff. the u. L. Discipline, the
minutes OF the Thirteenth Session of the Wash.
ngton Annual Conference, the Methodist Home
Journal. the Christian Standard and some silver
aoln. Rev. Mr.. Carroll, presiding elder of the
Dlstrlct, read the service. and Rev. Samuel Era
ner pronounced the benedlctien.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
DECORATIONS,
The City's Centennial Dress.

The city Of Philadelphia It is evident, will not
ENJOY exclusively the reputation OF extensive
Centennial decorations and display Of bunting on
the approaching one hundrcdth year of the na-
tion's existence. The merchants tradespeor;e
and citizens generally Of this communi, retain
the spirit of patriotism that descsnded from their
fathers, and doubtless viii be proud of the op
portunity TO give outward demonstration of their
feelings. Already are the deco orations becoming
conspicuous on the principal thoroughlarcs, and
ere the day closes the number will be greatly In
creased and business houses, dwellings, factories
shops, hotels and other structures, by their many
eolors floating 10 the wind will reflect the owners
sentiments in the day honored and the glorious
occasion. Among those that have come under the
observation Of The REPUBLICAN reporters are
the houses of John A. Boteler Bro, WIN. Wall
WIN. NJ Shuster Ero., John T. Mitchell, Penn.
sylvania Central Railroad Company's office, A
Saks, b. Silyerberg J. q. Ooombs & Bro, b.
Henze, Sebastian Aman, Behrend Bro, A
Nailor Jr., Critic ONCE, Hoy Clark, PiatZ'sres-
taurant Columbia hotel and several others that
cannot now be recalled 10 mind
National Republican., 1876-07-03
no! FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Of to See the Greatest Demonstration Ever
Offered On the Face Of tha GIoha.

At l:io p. m. to-day the grand excursion of
Cook, Son * Jenkins will leave this city for Phil
adelphia, TO spend their hours amid the scenes of
the great demonstrations which are to take place
there on the 4th and 5th. The preparations for
celebrating the Day Of Independence in Phila-
delphia are simply immense. Nothing SO grand
and imposing has ever occurred in this country,
and nothing as fine as this will again occur before
our second Centennial. Those who lose this op-
portunty will lose it forever, and those no take
advantage of il will never regret the time and
money spent. Cook, Son & Jenkins have ar
ranged it so that they are enabled to take you to
Philadelphia, keep you there in irst-class style
for TWO days, and return you to this city for the
remarkably cheap rate Of $40 each. Their ao-
conmodatiOns are of a first-class order and their
agents will meet the excursionlsts on the train
and escort them to their quarters. 1t is un-
doubtedly one of the best opportunities that will
be offered of attending the great Exposition and
what makes the trip particularly attractive is
the brilliant and unprecedented demonstrations
which are to take place on the 4th and ath, the
two days allotted to the excursion. This excur-
sion is under the management of Col S. r. Ha
mill, which is enough TO secure its success.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
CENTENNIAL REPORT.
History and Present Condition Of ths Public
Schools.

The Beard of Trustees Of Public Schools Of the
District Of Columbia have issued their nrst an
nual report for the school year 1s7i-'76. The re-
pot was intended as q Centennial report, to con-
tain the most complete information, beth regard
ing the past history of the public school system
in the District and their present condition. The
editing committee have fully carried out the in
tentions of the board, and present compact vol
ume of about three hundred and fifty pages, con
tanning every item of information that is of any
importance concerning the schools. Opposite the
title page is a handsome cut of the Curtis school
building. in Georgetown, completed last year,
and within the pages is description of the
building, with diagrams.
At the request OF the board Mr.. Samuel York
Alice, to whom the task was a pleasant one,
prepared a history OF the public schools of Wash
ington from the organization of the first board,
with Thomas Jefferson as president, in 1875, to
portion of the report. The came gentleman, by
request also contributed history Of the public
schools of Georgetown from the estabIishment II Of
the historian of the county schools, and con-
tributes able sketch of the schools in that part
of the District since the tirst real attempt to es
tablish public schools in that locality in 1855.
Then the events that brought about the estab-
lishment of the colored schools, and that have at
tended their success since that period, re-
corded by the present superintendent of the col
orcd schools, Mr. Geo. F. I. Cook. The report Of
Superintendent Wilson, of which a notice was
report Of Superintendent Geo. F. T. Cook.
The financial report shows that the receipts of
the year were $45f s0s6s, S35l l5s. 90 having been
received from taxation, and SsS, 1867 from other
sources. The expenditures amounted to S503-,
97s.25. There are many valuable tables and
special reports, giving a complete exposition of
the operations of the schools
The committee, in their opening address, call
attention to the great obstacle in the way of the
progress of the public schools Of this District and
that is the want of adequate means to maintain
the schools now in operation, and provide accom-
modations for the fncre aslng numbers who are
urgently seeking admission into them. They
speak of the lack of means for acquiring wealth
in the District; the large proportion of Govern
ment clerks in the pistriaf: many Of whom Pey
benefits Of the public schools: the large influx of
eoored people necessarily poor, and the fact that
nearly one half of the property valuation of the
District is owned by the Government, and is not
taxed. Then, speaking Of the demands for educs-
tion III the District they notice the fact that Con
gress has made extensive and valuable grants of
land to other sections for educational purposes
but not single acre TO the District, where it is 81
much needed. = |
The report in every way does justice te-NruS
TEN, which has been so perfected in b~'~'
and will not he the least yaluabL
Z hat fl,a fNnp% ,,fol,- H.yTT
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Chimes on the Fourth,

The following programme of patriotic airs has
been arranged for the Metropolitan chimes, and
Will be performed between the hours Of II and Il
o'clock this evening: Salute on all the bells one
Tor each State; Hail Columbia;'' 'Star
Spanglcd Banner MY Country, 'Tis of
Thee" Dixie Red. White and Blue;-
Rally Round the Flag 'Sherman's Marching
Through Georgia. Tramp, Tramp, the Boys
are Marching;" "Glory Hallelujah;@ Yankee
Doodle, and others One hundred peals will be
-rcd at o'clock on the morning of the Fourth.
with change of programme At Q o'clock a. m
At o,cIn services will be held in the church,
sng HON. will BE- BE- r, by Col D. Grant, poem
hV T, tiobripnt. addresses by Senator
Wr;abt and nrs SSnder, ,'and and Newman; solo
by Mrs. ]. T. Tasker: collection for the Wash
ingtOn monument,
National Republican., 1876-07-03
A Hint as to Fire Insurance.

Numerous families in our midst are preparing
to close up house during the heated term to seek
"eool breezes and pastures green" We would
remind those parties not to leave their property
uninsured. There is no denying there are many
who indulge in this false practice of economy,
Judging by those who have regretted their care.
lessness when too late to do otherwise. It is a
noticeable feet that the fire fend" seems to have
particular relish for the uninsured or for those
whose policies had just expired few days pre-
yIously. Remember, we have frst-class Comma
nies In this city, who insure at equitable rates
and are prompt in paying losses. So don't delay
As one OF the most successful aud reliable home
institutions in this city that Of the Arlington Fire
insurance Company for the District of Columbia
is entitled TO mention. They occupy their own
building at No. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue north
OF the United States Treasury, possess a paidup
capital Of 500 co., and is to say the least one Of
the best managed companies in this country.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
CITY ITEMS.
SENSIBLE ADVICE

SENbIbLE ADEICks
You are asked every day, through the columns
Of newspapers and by your druggist, 70 use some
thing for dyspepsia and liver complaint that you
know nothing aSGqt and yEa get N6S
give you satisfact ory proof that GREEN'S AUgUsT
FLOWER will cure You of dyspepsia and liver
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiyeness,
palpitation Of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up of food after eating, low spirits, &c
and p gel a sample bottle 81 a GREENS Fl $ % AUGUST s
FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, or regular size,
SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
No people in the world suffer 30 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
h, such az s,, Sour , Stomach Heart, burn, Water
tion Of the Heart, Liver Complaint coming up oj
the food, low spirits, general debility, Sc:,siaa
FLOWER we believe there is no case as y lhirty
that cannot be Immediately rel'tI oa9 Wh; sase oi
thousand dozen sold last yeaE,,0 cents and trV h
tom and eet SAMPLE ME IL Regular size 70 cents.
Two W a doses ss' viii idpss reIles Sesale agents
CHAs. srorT sss Ivonr PxAaL TOOTH Pow.
us, r--aiect denttfrice. Its action on the
pecihc. removes tartar and discoloration
tazss decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
Mte. It hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot tnlure the enamel
lts constant use is recommended to all. but spe.
ciaily to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserves them. twenty-five and ffty cents per
THoMPsoF's PoMADR OPTIMR for dresstnR tha
hair. This dne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, impartIng to It gloss and beauty.
Mike many preparations for the hair It cannot
nIure, but Is highly beneficial, equally so to the
tloh, golden. .hned tresses Of youth, the darker |
,hades Of middle life, the slver-streaked locks
u age. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle
fRAcT1oB ECONOMY. Renovate your: solied |
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In |
'dorous Kid Glove Cleaner. twenty-five CENTS |
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Fires Yesterday.

The alarm Of fire from box 52l about o'clock
yesterday morning, was caused by the burning of
two frame houses on the corner of Fourteenth
and Q streets southesst-one owned and occupied
BY Margaret Welch, and the other vacant. The
loss amounted to about Al 600, upon which there
was $500 insurance. The cause Of the IRE is un-
known.
The alarm of fire from box 81, about o'clock
yesterday morning, was caused by the burning of
back building attached to house No. I723 Penn
sylyania avenue, owned by James Kelley and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Rosenburg. Loss, $500 no insur-
apce,
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Ten Practical Reasons

why Benson's Caleine Porous PIasters are IL e
best:
]. Because they contain Capcine and are the
only plasters that do contain It. 2. Because Cap
where to be the best remedy kroyu for the all.
ments in which a porous plaster has been used.
3. Because Capcne is superior to electricity.
4. Because Capcine causes the plaster to relieve
pain at once. and to cure quicker than any known
plaster, liniment compound. 5. Because they
are free from dangerous metallic or mineral pol
sons. 9. Because they are prepared by careful
and skilled chemists. Z. Because they cure where
other plasters simply relieve. g. Because they
do not blister. 10. Because they will positively
cure rheumatism. neuralgia, lame and weak
back, spinal and kidney affections, sciatica, lum-
bago shooting pains in the back and sides. sprains
bruises, great soreness in any part of the body
Price 20 cents. For sale by all druggists.
SEABCRY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, n. Y.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
1. o. D. T.
Election Of Officers in the Encampmsnts.

: Lt6CIlUH VI VIHU01H N Gllo 1zlVaI1 I1PIubHLs'
The Encampments, 1. D. q. F., of this District
have chosen the following officers to serve for the
ensuing term:
Columbian No l-C. T. Yoder, @. p; L. H. Pat
terson, n. P; II. p. Carter, s. W; J. H Hersey,
J. vs. William r. Mclean, Scribe; ]. H. Seifert,
Treasurer.
Mageneu No. flames TindalI, @. p; G. z.
Emmons, s. W; J. B. Cecil J. W.; William p.
Allan, s.; J. e. HerrelI, T.
Ridgely No. s-A. H. Gawler, q. p; F. d.
Stuart, II. p; J. H. Daraes, s. W.; A. Giles, ].
wv; B. A. Kidder, s.; Thomas Greer, T.
Mt. Nebo No. Sig. Weaver, @. P; W. NJ.
lLsports, A. P.;W. W. Maioney, S. W.; Peter
[Harr, J. WI Thomas ". Fowler, s.; J. 7. GiyeH,
IIeat. r
National Republican., 1876-07-03
BOARD OF HEALTH.
A Partial RESUMPTION Of Labors.

special meeting of the Board Of Health was
held at their rooms last Saturday morning, DIR,
T. $. Verdi in the chair.
1t having been represented that the act of June
so authorizes the board to incur liability upon the
basis Of the appropriation for the fiscal year end
ing the 3Oth of June for ten days the board re-
vOked the order made yesterday disseminating
the officers so far as relates to the health officer
and chief clerk. They were directed to continue
in service for ten days, with ]. q. McGinn, clerk;
]. II. Smith and ]. T. Kelly, sanitary inspectors,
and q. LudingtOn, inspector of marine products.
DR.. Bliss, the registrar. was directed to employ
for the same time two clerks.
An ALL-wooL SCIT;for boys from ten to fifteen
years, at II. EIsEMAN BRos.,
Corner of Seventh and Z streets.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Picnic and Excursin. Printing

With the largest assortment of Display Type in
the District and the best Cylinder Presses, the
NATIONAL REPUBLIcAE Book AND JOB PRINT
ING OPrIcE can execute at the shortest notice any
size or style of Poster, Handbil, Dodger, Gutter
SDipe or Programme that can be desired. South
west corner of Pennsylvania. avenue and ThIr-
teenthIstreet, second, floor.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Auction Salas To-day.

By Edwin J. sweet:
Ats O'Clock, desirable real estate in square No.
1852, corner OF Fourteenth and Z streets south
east.
By Thos. Dowling:
At $50 O'Clock. desirable improved property on
Louisiana avenue, between Four and -a-half and
Sixth streets, opposite City Hall.
By Thos. E. Waggaman:
At O'Clock, part of lot No Il, in square No -
By Youpg & Middleton:
At 10 O'Clock, the property No. 1879 Pennsylya-
mia avenue
National Republican., 1876-07-03
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE.

The reports of the District Attorneys office
show the following business transacted from Sop
tember q, 1875, 10 June 81, 1876:
Whole number of cases tried in the Criminal
Court, 900: convictions 2l6; aequitas, 90; in
which the jury disagreed, IS.
Number of indictments found, 241; new indct-
mcnts tried, l52; new indictments awaiting trial.
81: new indictments dismissed, I.
Number Of appeals from Police Court since Sep
tember %, 1875, 100; appeals tried, 81; awaiting
trial, IL; dismissed, I.
Number Of persons in Jail awaiting trial, (of
that number have been once tried, 8.
Number Of cases tried In the Police Court, ,2)s;
convictions, rs; acquitalS 43l; dismissals, 90.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
A Walking Miracle.

Ar. II. r. Sterens:
DEAR SIR: Though a stranger, | want to inforII
you what Eegetine has done for Inc. |
Last Christmas Scrofula made its appearance 7
my systcm-largely running ulcers appearing
me. as follows: One on each Of my arms, one on 4
thigh, which extended TO the scat: one on my he
which eat into the skull bone; one on my left
which became so bad that two physicians cam
amputate the limb, though upon consultation
cluded not 10 do so, my whole body was so 70
Scr0fula; they deemed II advisable to cut the
which was painful beyond description, and
was a quart of matter run from this one sore.
The physicians all gave Inc up to die, and saij
drawn up TO my seat, and II was thought If [
up again would be 8 cripple for life.
When in this condition saw Negetine ady
with IL until / had used sixteen bottles
morning am going to plough corn,
All my townsInen say II Is a miracleI
around walking aud working.
In conclusion, will add when wa
Scrofula, prayed the Lord above to tai
this world, but as Negetine has restoref
blessings of health, 1 desire more than
that may be of some service to my y
and know of no better way to aid sufftf n
tty than TO inclose you this statement ~
with an earnest hope that you will pu ="
IL will afford me pleasure to reply to al
cation which may receive therefrom. % A
am, sir, very respectfully
! AVERY, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICH.
July 10, ls1s.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Notice,

A special market will be held Monday, July ,,
1875, at the Washington CentreiMarket, from 4
o'clock p. m. to 10 O'Clock p. m. The market will
be closed July 4, 1876 P.S Smith. Clerk.
WASHINGTON, July /, 1876.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
a % nortion ' Of the Boston -sasss.ry, con

AVlNhNSsbY SAS1SOS'
portion of the Boston LighSsases.a - ~, = 1oi-
sstIng of Col. Henry 4. Stevens, SergeanrS -
g. Russell. w. A. Thomas and Billings Smt9r
jr., q. A FHirbanke, G. W. Welder, jr., and j.
Bean, il, who have Just returned from visit to
Charleston, s. G.. arrived in this city Saturday
evening, and engaged apartments at the Riggs
house. They leave for home to-day.
The Baptist churches e. Of Of tAif tvss s1y ~ NIL hQl4
Baptist church this evening at o o'clock Prof
Bischof opens with voluntary the organ.
MIR. Tweedale reads the Declaration of Inde BEND
enee, the singing will be done by the children of
the united Sabbath schools and short addresses
appropriate to the occasion, are expected from
interesting speakers.
Saturday morning Oficer McGreery took to the
Eighth precinct station a nah named Benjamin
Henry, on complaint Of a street-car conductor
named William Z. Vaughn, who suspected the
prisoner OF larceny. An examination at the sta
tion showed that Henry had broken his shoulder
blade in falling from the car. Dr. McKim dressed
the injury, and Henry was allowed to go his home
IN Prince Georges county Maryland.
What boy has not had like experience? Wi
lie Haueek went In swimming in Rock ereek Oh
Saturday, and while in the water some coiqred
boys took his clothes from the rock on which hc
had laid them and made of. Willie sat shiyering
under tree for a long time, and finally found an
opportunity to send home for an Oyercoat Officer
BFoEn-a<HSstee three cOlored boys for the lar
ceny OF the Clothes, and recovered the shoes and
Jacket.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Accidental Drnunino

bright and intelligent boy named William
barnett, twelve years of age, attracted universal
attention at Lincoln hall last Thursday night
the occasion OF the commencement exercises Of
81. Matthews Institute, by his fine recitation of
on the Banks of Alma River Little did bo
dream or those that listened to his voice that ara
many days he would lie buried beneath tho
waters Of the Potomac and the body then 50
sapp:e and vigorous be soon sttH in death Sueh
indeed is bis sad history. Last Saturdav, bo
roeE and Wine 9Sys 9Ss went into h,ne at Tab,
into deep watr- .-ylng themselves got
BrOth"- - rTtEbNt being aware OF H.
-. ramisn, their teacher was with IL Hn'
and although he Jumped in and saved two of the
boys, was unable TO save the other. The body
WAS not recovered until late in the evening and
was taken to his home on NJ street, near Eigh.
teenth. The coroner decided an inquest 1n-
necessary, and gave certificate of accidental
drowning. The carriage containing the body,
while passing through Georgetown, ran over
colorcd girl named Julia Addison, breaking her
leg,
National Republican., 1876-07-03
VALUABLE EVIDENCE.

The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev.
o. Il. Walker. ID. D., formerly pastor OF BowdOln
Square Church. Boston. and at present settled in
Providence, Il. l., must be deemed reliable evil
dencc No should fail to observe that this testi
monal is Ike result of two years. experience with
the use of Tcgrtine in the Rev. Mr.. Walkers fam
iy, w).o now pronounces IL invaluable;
PROVIDENCE, II. l., l6I TRANSIT STREET.
II. r. Serens. Esq:
feel bOnnd to ex press with my signature the high
value place upon your Vegetine, My family have
used II for the last two In nervous debility
1t is invaluable. and | recommend 1t to all who may
need an invigorating, renOyating tonic:
o. WALKER.
ton.
National Republican., 1876-07-03

For family use, in bottles, with patent shoppers,
only 81 per dozen for pint and s1I5 per dozen for
quart-bottles to be returned. Orders sent to the
principal depot, 626 Virginia avenue or 800 Sew
enth street, or ~ Bridge street, Georgetown will
receive prompt attention.
National Republican., 1876-07-03
Religious ssrvieeson the Fcurtl at (
tiouel Church,

Services appropriate TO our nations Centennial
birthday will be held On Tuesday morning. at 10
O'Clock, in the Congregational church, The
Declaration OF Independence will be read, ad-
dresses delivered. and Professor Bischof assisted
by bis choir will furnish music worthy and fitting
IN the occasion
National Republican., 1876-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.
RaIfimore snd Ohio Railroad

On and after this date Ju,y 3, the Philadelphia
and Baltimore express will leave the Baltimore
and Ohio depot att p. m, instead of j:35 p. m.