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National Republican., 1876-08-22
WASHINGTON DRIVING ASSOCIATION.
Programme for the Fall Nee ting.

The Washington Driving Association, con-
trolling the race course at Brentwood, d. c.,
have announced to the pubic their programme
Tor the annual fall meeting, which occurs next
month. 1t differs considerably in its terms
from any heretofore offered for public patron
age, and to many the novelty will doubtless be
an induce ment to invite their presence at the
grounds.
The organization is composed of some Of the
best citizens of this community, and in cater
ing to the public taste it is safe TO say that
nothing eSll be promised that is not given, and
in the conduct Of the meeting the patrons
OF the association will find their interests, de-
sires aOd comfort steadily looked after.
For the approaching meeting entries are in
vited for ten classes, and will close at IL p. m.
August 26, and should be directed to C. W.
Hayes, secretary.
The first purse is offered for horses owned in
the District and the adjoining counties OF
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Fairfax and
Loudoun previous to August l, 1876, and have
to second, $50 to third and SIS to fourth horse:
the race to be trotted September l.
For the 5th OF September there will be a
grand tournament, open for knights from any
section of the country. To the successful
rider there will be awarded a heavy solid gold
meuai, 10 De known as the ASSOCIATION chaH-
piOnship medal, which the winner must hold
in tournaments given by this association against
all competitors for three years, when it
becomes his property. The ensuing ceremo-
MES of selecting the queen, maids of honor,
coronation and ball will take place the same
evening in the Masonic hall at Brightwood.
For the eighth of September class three will
be trotted, and is for horses that have never
beaten three minutes. Same purse and divi-
sion Of money as in frst-class. Immediately
after this is over there will be q sack race of
$50 yards for a purse of S25.
The Rockville fair occurring on the 18th, the
races set for that day have been changed to
the 18th, when purse OF S125 will be offered
for horses that have never beaten $50; $50 to
the winning horse.
Immediately after this q mule race, one-half
mile and repeated, for purse of S25.
On the 22d a purse of Sl25 is offered for
horses that have never beaten $40, and purse
OF SIS, open to all running horses. Mile heats
and repeat.
On the 29th a purse of 5000, open to $50
horses, and purse of 800, open to four year
old colts, TO harness. Mile heats, best in s..
The trottiEg races will be under the rules of
the National Association. Every arrangement
will be made for the convenience of the public,
ard KnoX's coaches will make trips at the
reasonable rates heretofore charged. 1t is to
be hoped that the efforts of the Association to
contribute to the enjoyment of the community
will be recognized and appreciated BY large
attendance the trek
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Will Of an Eccentric.

Adolphus Cooke, an eccentric old gentleman
in Dublin, recently died, leaving his estate,
worth $500 a year, to the second son of
Lord Longford, minor, disinheriting his heir
at-law. The will was contested, and in the
trial the plaintiffs proved that Cooke was not
competent to make will, because he did not
believe in Christianity, but in the transmigra-
ton of souls. He would not allow a dog to
be hurt, because he thought the soul of his
grandfather was in the animal. He expected
that bis own soul would assume the form of
fox. He lad 8 tomb made with chairs and
lounges in 1t, and wished to be buried sitting,
and be had fiddle. e.shaped windows in his house.
The defense proved that with these peculiari-
ties Cooke was perfectly sane, and the jury
sustained the will.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
PennsYlyania Repuhlicau Association.

The meeting last evening was more than
usually enthusiastic; Paul Hersh, president,
in the chair, and Joseph N. Wilson secretary.
The political committee reported that over
G5,O0O documents have been distributed, and
that the letters received from the chairmen of
the various county committees were of the
most encouraging character. On calling the
roll of the political committee the returns
from the various Congressional districts show
lively degree of interest on the part of the
people; the necessity of thorough orgauiza-
ton was being fully understood; the public en-
thusiasm begins to assume the proportions of
the days of the rebellion, and the people at
home are looking at the patriotic musket,
which is the well-cherished heir loom in every
Republican family, and intend to go to the
polls and vote for Hayes and Wheeler.
The headquarters of the association, No. $50
street: is open every evening, and busy
hands industriously carrying out the dictates
Of patriotic hearts ale sending off various
documents to every part of the State, and any
one wishing to be thoroughly posted on the
prospects Of carrying Pennsylvania for the Re-
publican candidates will do well to call.
A vote of thanks was rendered the Maine
Republican campaign club for their donation
OF valuable documents, many of which are
doing good service in the grand old Common
wealth of Pennsylvania.
Adjourned to meet in two weeks, on Septem-
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The Furloughed Employees.

The furloughed employees of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, Treasury Depart
ment, held large mec;in" at Shea hall last
evening. A committee, consisting of three
ladies and three gentlemen, was appointed to
collect money to pay the expenses of the work
that they have been carrying on. Resolutions
were adopted returning graceful thanks to
Congress lor the one months pay, and partic-
ularly 10 Messrs. Randall, Holman and Will
lar0 for their efforts: also, to the press of the
District for their generous aid while the matter
of the months pay was in doubt.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Read and Consider.

Bepson's Capcine Porous Plasters are an
economical, clean, certain and powerful
remedy, surprising in efficacy any known plas-
ter, liniment or compound.
They are particularly effective, and will
positively relieve and cure: Acute and chronic
rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, nervous dis
cases, stubborn colds, kidney complaints, and
all diseases for which a porous plaster has
been used, in an astonishing short time.
They are not only a great improvement on
the ordinary porous plaster, but will certainly
cure complaints which the ordinary article
simply relieves.
Capcine is the greatest medicine known
Capcine is superior to electricity and more
certain.
Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters relieve at
once and cure quickly. Try them. Price
twenty-five cents. SEABURY Il JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, Y.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Not An 0utrRPa.

Last Thursday a colored woman named
Lizzie Clark came to the Second precinct
station and reported that that afternoon, while
she was crossing a field by the Fourteenth
street road, near Mount Pleasant, one-legged
colored man, with one crutch, approached and
assaulted her, throwing her upon the ground
and committing a rspe upon her. The police
looked out for the man, and yesterday morn
ing Sergeant Acton and Officer Oliver arrested
Ephraim Smith, one-leSged colored man, for
the ofense, and he was identified by Lizzie.
Justice Mills dismissed the case, as it came out
during the examination that Lizzie had con-
seDted to Ephraim's advances, and had after
wards got angry because he had not paid her
money that he had promised.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Theatre Comiuue.

An attractive course of entertainments has
been perfected for those who attend the Peo-
ple's Play House this week. Among the troupes
present is the popular Female Mins:reIs, intro
ducing the grand monster Boston Jubilee Con-
cert. This is the third week Of Dick Parkcr's
combination. First appearance of the ballet
ITdvozlet a HazahoX. The dashng serio-comic
vocalist Miss Nollie Wilson makes fun for
all. Second week of the popular Ethiopian
comedian Dick Parker, who will appear with
Jake Budd in the ludicrous sketch "Bill Jones'
Cousin" Theatre-goers should make it a
point TO attend and enjoy an evening of fun
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Tia Knight. of Pyth,as,

large delegation of Knights of Pythiaa
left this city by the Baltimore and PotoDic
road last evening to participate in the cere-
monies attending the meeting of the Supreme
Lodge in Philadelphia to-day. Tie knights
were uniformed and about two hundred and
fifty in number, accompanied by Esputa' S
band. The numerous lodges In the District
were represented, including Franklin, No. 2;
Mount Vernon, No. 8; Liberty, No. 8; Friend
10; Calanthe, No. IL; Hermione, No. IL; Ex-
ceisior, No. i3; Gemauia, No. 16; Reliance,
No. 16, Equal, No. Ia: Accacia, No. IS; Har-
mony, No. %, and Union, No. %. In march
ing from the headquarters at the corner of
Ninth and d streets the lodges presented a
yery creditable apDearspce
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Auction Sales To-day,
By Thomas Bowling:

Dy IHOmas UOWlng:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. SOB Twelfth street
northwest, an excellent assortment of furni-
ture.
At O'Clock, valuable real estate in George
town, d. c.
By P. A. DarneiIle:
AT O'Clock, valuable building lot on the
north no, side Of street, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets northwest.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Victor Enamel and the Khsdiye.

The Italian and Egyptian Governments are
engaged in q serious quarrel. A Central Afri-
can expedition recently left Italy, under the
command of the Marchese Antinori. who was
furnished with an autograph letter from the
King to the Khedive. Nevertheless the follow
ing firman was issued to the Emir of Zeila
"Four or five Italians will arrive at Zeila. Give
them men to show them their way, whatever
As regards the purchase OF camels or other
things they may require, you are not to con-
Germ yourself" The Emir, of course, took
this as an order to worry the party into re-
treat, and did it so efectually, by seizing cam
els and so on, that the expedition will be de-
layed year. The Italian Government has de-
mapded explanations.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Artillery Corps of the District.

Major J. K. Hanneman will lecture at the
armory of the artillery corps, S;engerbund
hall, on Tuesday evening, September 5, upon
1.-THE Modern Armies of the World" The pro-
ceeds will 60 to the benefit of the "U inform
fund" of the Majors command. Let the
benefit be q substantial one
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Thrown From a Street Car.

Last Sunday night, about o'clock, while
Mr.. T. J. Andrews was riding on the back
platform of street car on the O-stTeet and
South Washington line he was thrown off, and
had his right leg broken below the knee. The
car was going along E street on a northern
trip, and, passing suddenly into the curve a.
Eleventh street, the rapid change of direction
caused Mr.. Andrews to lose his balance and
receive serious fall. DR.. Buckley set the
troken limb, and the man is doing as well as
pOssihle under the circnm Il 4 nces
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Enterprise.

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded by Smith, Birge & Co., 1O1+ Pennsyl-
vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chandeliers-in fact,
almost everything of metal required to fit up a
house. Purchasers always find 1t for their in
terest to deal with enterprising houses, who
are up with the times In every improvement.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
EXCURSION TO THE CAPEs,

The steamer JANE MOSELEY Ne~AA
will leave LIVERY SATURDAY, I1-
at p. m, during the season, for 81 -
Fortress Monroe, Norfork and tho kEflE->E7ss1a
Capes Of Virginia, stopping at Pinty Point and
Point Lookout, returning to Washingto At o
O'Clock Monday morning. Apply at National
Metropolitan bank. Fifteenth street ieG-3m
National Republican., 1876-08-22
The Caledonian Clubs Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Caledonian Club,
when their favorite games will be competed in
for prizes, will take place tomorrow, at Schuet-
zen park, Seventh-sLreet road. These re-
unions OF the sons OF "Auld Scotia are always
delightful scenes Of amusement. The athletic
sports indulged in are of that innocent and
healthful character which commendS them to
the approyal of sll classes
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Suing a DisbUrsing Clerk.

Suit for the United States has been entered
by District Attorney H. H. Wells against VIM
P. Moran, Charles st. John Chubb and VIM
P. S. Sanger for $4,000 damages. This action
is against the frst-named, who was appointed
disbursing clerk of the Navy Department in
April, 1858, as principal, and the others as
sureties on the bond, and it is alleged that
Moran did not faithfully execute the duties oi
his office, and retained and filled to pay over
So. .5g2 OF
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Man Of Epterprlsa

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising.
Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
job Office.
Business Cards printed for 1926 per thou
sand, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Doctor Hsrtley's VitalIzed Air,

For the speedy and effectual cure of catarrh,
offensive discharges from the head, shattered
constitutions, nervous debility, (male and
female consumption and all chronic diseases
Principal and only Office 222 South Ninth
street, Philadelphia. Packages forwarded by
express to any address in the United States,
National Republican., 1876-08-22
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Some Advice to Governor Chamberlain from q
Friand

Some Advice to Governor Chamberlain from q
Friend.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR : 1t is at present frequently asked those
who are here from South Carolina: Will your
State be secured to the Republican party next
Fall AS citizen, an humble worker in the
State, and as a Republican, answer yes.
"Those whom the Gods would destroy they
first make mad, and such is the fate of De-
mocracy in South Carolina. In their madness
they have more completely destroyed their
party than ever the Republicans could do.
But, nevertheless, is 1t wise that South Caro-
lima Republicans shou d sit idle and compla-
Gently await the arrival Of SUGGEST This is
not the belief of the great leader Of the party,
Hon. R. B. Elliott. He works as assiduously
in his plans, always SO all rming to the Demo-
Gratis, too day as ever. Hon. Robert Smalls and
Senator Patterson are on their way to the
hottest of the battle field. The former as as
sured of ultimate victory as when he valiantly
took the Planter Slip from the mouth of the
enemy's cannon, which enemy in 1861 is the
same old serpent in new skin to-day.
A word to the people of South Carolina.
As one who has sworn on the altar of his creed
to support and defend the great party which
gave him and his race liberty and made them
NibiLcho AANSSNI NJ tOu W az Oub tAO
following motto: Action and fidelity to party !
Be not scared by the mighty hallucinations Of
party defeat nor the terrors of threatened in
timidation.
Tou CANNOT sTARvE,
as the Democrats say you shall, for remember
you who are the voters are also the producers
of the material interests Of the South, and the
game of starvation will work both ways. He
who thinks TO the contrary let him try it.
I acknowledge that we are In trying posi-
ton. On every hand we meet the Democrats
organizing; buoyant in their expectation and
loud in their praise of him who stands at the
official head Of the Republican party. But let
the Governor dare do his duty and all will yet
be well; otherwise, let him be assured that
upon his corse shall be inscribed sic semper
intedeliS. Governor. Chamberlain has either
been misguided man and dupe of the wicked
Democracy, or traitor to his party. The time
is at hand when he can settle the question of
doubt in the minds of his friends, as is the
writer. Governor, It is mot to make reIly,"
1t is "not to reason why 1t is, )" "but to do" or
ride into the valley of political death.
In conclusion, repeat that South Carolina
will roll up the handsomest majority ever
given by her to Hayes and Wheeler in Novem-
Der next. d. AS
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Colds Centennial Elevated Oven Range,

At Smith, Birge and Co.'s, 1O14 Pennsylvania
avenue, contains all the later improvements in
Heating and Cooking Ranges, with others pecu-
liar to itself, and with Colds Health, Hygean
and Tubular Wrought Iron Heaters embody
everything that is new and valuable in the pro-
cess of heating dwellings.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
boston, Noyemberrs. 1875.

BOSTON, November.ls, 1876.
II. T. Steusns, Esq:
DEAR SIR: During the past five years have had
ample opportunity to judge of the merit of VEGE-
TINE. My w.ife has USED t for complaints attend
ing a lady Of delicate health. with more beneficial
results than anything else which she ever tried.
have given it to my children under almost every
with marked benefit. have taken Il myself with
such great benefit that cannot ind words to eN-
While performing my duties Police Oticer in
this city, has been my lot TO fall in with great
deal OF sickness. l unhesitatingly recommend
VEGETINE, and never knew Ola case where II did
not prove all that claimed for It, Particularly
in of debilitated impoverished state of the
blood its effects are really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from an impure state OF the
blood 1t appears to work like charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETINE can be used with injurious results, and
IL will always afford pleasure to give any further
information as TO what know about VEGETINE.
WM. b. HILL, Police Station 4.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Business Cards s2.25 Per Thousand

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Office prints Business Cards for g.. IS
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
River ThiaYas Cache.

A young man namoi Clay Tilden, (doubly
distinguished,) who is clerk for the Union
Lace Company, Jersey City, discovered a de-
pot for goods stolen by river thieves under the
end of the company's dock and informed the
police. A detective went to the dock, got a
boat, rowed under, climbed up on the piles,
then over an old bulkhead, then under beams,
and over and under and upwards until he
emerged into sort of roomy space at the
extreme end of the dock, where was found a
mass of furs tied up in bundles and carefully
stored away. He with others laid in wait for
the thieves all night, but they would not
come. The goods were then taken to the
police station and inventoried as follows: one
hundred and seventy-oue red and grey fox
skins, So beaver skins and sc mink skins, all
well cured, and there are more to come.
A recent official investigation Of the Partisan
libraries has furnished the following statistics:
The library of the Arsenal possesses 200, 900
volumes and 5000 manuscripts; the library of
the Sorbonne, SO, 900 volumes; the library of
the School of Medicine, 35 900 volumes; the
National Library, 100000 volumes, $4,000
manuscripts, ,000, coo engravings and maps,
12O, 600 medals; the Library Mazarin, 200, 900
volumes, 1900 manuscripts and so relief
models Of Pelasgic monuments in Italy, Greece
and Asia Minor; the Library of st. Geneyieve,
100000 volumes and $50 900 manuscripts,
making total for all the public collections
of Paris Of 2,S75, 900 volumes and A, 900
manuseripts.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Importaut to Small Printing ofics..

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all ORDERS
National Republican., 1876-08-22
DRY GOODS.
CARPETS.

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We take pleasure I'm calling the of.
tentf0n Of purchasers to our very largo
and complete assortment OF fFOREIGN
and DOMESTIC CARPETS, which We
have lust received, viz:
FRENCH MOQUETTS,
ENGLISH ROYAL wILTONS,
ENGLISH ADMINISTER,
ENGLISH BODY BRUSSELS,
AMERICAN BODY BRUSSELS.
BODY BkUSSELA-Han and Stair,
fnsets,
CROSsLEY's ENGLISH VELVET,
81 and Ga Private,
CROSSLEY,S ENGLISH TAPESTRY,
81 and 6-4 Private,
BORDERED CARPETS for Stained
CROssLEY's TAPEsTRY-HalI and
ENGLisM yENETIAN-Han and
Stair, i'm sets,
all grades.
FLOOR DRUGGETS, all sizes,
.MOQUETT, WILTON AND VELVET
RUGS I'm Great Variety,
FLOOR LINENS, 1O-4, 12-4 and 1914
wide.
Also, . full line OF CANTON MAT.
TINGS, White, Checked and Fancy.
HOOE BRO. & CO.;
sep2tf 1928 Street Northwest.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
Small Handbills 75c, Per Thousand,

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-fve cents
per thousand. Material all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-22
TO SMOKERS.

What You want these times Is 4 good Five Cent
Cigar. LITTLE ROSE Is q new brand Of cigars
that we have had put up expressly for our retail
trade. 1t is guaranteed 10 us to be manufactured
from selected foreign and domestic leaf. 1t has
artificial havol. and we satisfied that the filler
contains preponderance of Cuban tobacco. In
introducing this brand our object Is to furnish
cigar at cents-ve for . cents-of delicate favor,
good enough to puff at home. Believing that no
member Of the family circle would object to the
odor Of pure Havana, we commend this cigar in
speciaI manner to gentlemen who wish TO enjoy
their evening smoke at home, without ofense TO
others. On trial we think YOU will agree with us
sold only at the LYNCHBURG TOBACCO STORE,
No. 1l9 Seventh street northwest, between u and
prices. 1y7-n
National Republican., 1876-08-22
CITY ITEMS.
SENSIBLE ADVICE

ofnewspapers and by your druggist, TO use some
know nothing about, and you get discouraged
spending money with but little success. Now, to
give you satisfactory proof that GREEN'S AueUsT
complaint, with ali its effects, such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness,
palpitatfon of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up Of food after eating, low spirits, SC,
and get a sample bottle Of GREENS AUGUST
y for S snd
STorT Co., wholesale agents.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
No people in the world suffer so much with Dys-
pepsia as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence in medicine had failed to accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and its effects
brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpita-
tion OF the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up Of
since the introduction Of GREKN's AUs1sT
FLOWER We believe there is no case of dyspepsia
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try Il.
Two doses will relieve you Regular size, rs cents.
CHAs. SToTr Co., wholesale agents.
USE THuRsroN's ivory PEARL TOOTH Pow.
teeth is specific removes tartar and discoloraton,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
duu, nO dCiu, CdnOOt onaihoi-
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who. having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. Twenty-Five and nifty cents per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMl, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to it gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial, equally SO to the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades of middle life, the iver-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
Der bottle.