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National Republican., 1876-06-16
Catarrh. DISCHARGES from the Head

and all chronic diseases successfully treated
That the timid and disappointed may feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the good faith
of DR.. Hartley, he generously proposes to attend
all persons rich or poor free Of charge until the
best evidence and most convincing proofs Of his
success have been realized from his treatment.
Once and residence 500 Ninth street northwest.
Certificate from Mr.. ]. Henry CARROLL
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. Is, 1875.
My attention having been attracted TO a testi-
mOnial from Rev. DR.. DOmer, the distinguished
pastor Of the English Lutheran church, Eleventh
and II streets, this city, certifying to the re-
markable cure Of an affection Of the ear by Dr.
Hartley, concluded to try the doctors skill in
case of catarrh OF very aggravated form, from
which had suffered many years past, which had
seriously impaired my hearing and developed
every symptom of consumption. am happy to
state that DR.. Hartley has effected complete and
radical cure, removing every yestige Of catarrh,
deafness and affection Of the lungs, and am now
as healthy and can hear as perfectly as at any
bic success In my case Justihes this testimonial,
and he has my best thanks, with more substan-
=, = .. ]. HENRY CARROLL.
rFrom the Rev. Cyrus H. Fay, IOIs Eighth street
northwest, Washington, D. C.l
have pleasure IN adding another testimonial
to the many already given to the skill of DR..
Hartley in the treatment Of deafness. Benefits
received in the line Of his profession by myself and
members Of my family prompt me to make this
unsolicited acknowledgment.
CYRUS H FAY.
Ofiee and residence of Dr. Hartley 500 Ninth
street, near II street northwest, Washington,
ID. Z.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
Annual Commencement Of Alnwiek Seminary
Prince Reorge,s County. MARYLAND.

Yesterday large party Of sympsthiEing friends
took the train from the Baltimore and Ohio depot
to attend the exercises Of this long-established
Institution, while numbers from Prince Georges
county wended their way to the seminary. The
programme was judiciously arranged, consisting
Of detached recitations, vocal and instrumental
selections, as well as French comedy and an
English dialogue In the French piece entitled
"L'Occasion fait lie Larron" the Misses E. X.
Henry, Annie +. Adams, Ada Webster and Mamie
Roose unfolded in excellent style the incidents Of
the Httlo play, gaining merited applause for
their careful acting and correct pronunciation.
Miss Maggie Naylor rendered in firstrate style
the vocal solo Farewell" and the Misses Lord,
Oracle Adams and Hattie Jetfries contributed, in
one way or another, to the success Of the exer-
cises. But the piece Of the day was the English
dialogue, 1.-THE Visions Of Freedom" t" interspersed
with music under the efficient superintendent Of
Professor Hayden of this city. In this the Misses
a X. Henry, AIDA Webster, Maggie Naylor,
fries, the Misses Sguires and the Misses Adams
all bore creditable part, and by their graceful
singing and defamation delighted their Rumer-
Gus friends. Then followed The distribution by
the Misses Tyson, principals Of the schools, who
may well be congratulated upon the close Of an
other Of their many long years work. In this in
stitutiOn the incucation Of the highest principles
of honor and the imparting of the finest culture
are constantly aimed at, and with pronounced sue
may continue to command that confidence and pa
tronage TO which their long years Of experience,
their admirable facilities and their painstaking
efforts so Justly entitle them.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
Death Of Rev. Edward ". schon, D. D.

Rev. Edmund W. Schon, D. D., presiding elder
of louisville district, Methodist Episcopal Church
South, died in Louisville, Kentucky, June 8, 1870.
Rev DR.. Schon joined the II. E. Church in the
Pittshurg conference in ISIS, and Immediately
took rank as most eloquent and popular
preacher. He has maintained his popularity as
one Of the nrst pulpit orators Of his day, and but
few men occupied more enviable reputation in
this respect. He was for a number Of years sec
retary Of the Missionary Society Of the al. E.
Church South, and has gone down in death in the
full enjoy yment Of successful ministry, faithfully
laboring at his post of duty to the last. He was
man OF very fine social qualities, and very at
tractiye preacher.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
ROCK ENON SPRINGS,
Situated on the Western Slope of the
Great North Mountain, Near
Winchester, Va
OPEN JUNE IS, 1876.
A. 8. PRATT, Proprietor.
Vim. h. ROSS, II. D., Resident Physician.

4. B. PRATT, Proprietor.
Vim. h. ROSS, II. D., Resident Physician.
- Terms, $40 for four rssk,. spscia!
rates uiu Be made for families engaging
for the season.
Fare to tho Springs and return, By Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, $3.50. Lsdrs
Washington at 5:15 q. m., and arrE1s at
the Springs the sdBss afternoon.
The air of this mountain retreat Is pure
and braeiRg, the scenery is grand and 70
mantle, the comforts Of honss may, to q
large sztsnt,, Be enjoyed, and tho hsdling
and strengthening potocr Of The HinerGl
Waters are not surpassed. TIE Udtsr of
tls CHALYBEATE SPRING pGs care
fully analyssd at the Smithsonidn instftu-
tion by PoJessors L. d. Gale and W. H.
Mer, tcAo SAP that 'it 20 in sons Gerry essen-
tial particulars similar to the far famed
Pyrmont Spring, in Raldeek, Germany,
phichlkas 90 long and 90 dsssrvsdly en-
joyed a high reputation among p1ysieians.
IL possesses a rare combination of tonic
propertiss, Nth Others, szisting ;n ddnsi-
rd6le proportion, calculated to Jrse it from
sons Of The too uell-knoscn eauses of o6-
lection to chaly6edte tcdters.
Tia other kinsral Springs are specifies
in the cure Of dyspepsid, affections of the
kidnsys, ealculIs hlmintaiasis and ssreC-
vla. a Sulphur Spring Of good quality %
rithin fifteen nsinGtsS edik Of the hotel
Hot and Cold Baths and an innsns
Scimmine Pool and q .Sns Bowling Alley
and Blizzard Room on the grounds
For pamphlets and iayormation apply to
A. s. PRATT & SON, Llfs and Fire
Inssranes Agents, Young Esn's Onristian
Asoeiation BgildiRg, corner Ninth and
d streets N. R.-No Bar.
my2ln
National Republican., 1876-06-16

Messrs. J. W. d. Kelley & Brother, tthe Oldest
house in the eountry,) Of IS Madison street, Chi.
cago; ls4 Fulton street, New York, and Post
Once avenue, Baltimore, have established q
branch at 1907 Pennsylvania avenue for the sale
Of their celebrated Wire Window Screens. These
have stood the test of years and have been
introduced into some Of the nnest residences in
this and other cities and they arc said (by parties
who have used them and other screens) to be the
nnest best and most durable screen ever intro
dueed. The latest Improvements in regard to
durability and saving trouble have been secured
and the best work Is guaranteed. Estimates oi
work from one window to q whole house cheer.
fully furnished application by letter in per.
son TO 1907 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
College pspartmia, Commencement.

Last evening the last Of the series Of commence
ments held at Howard University was given
in the college chapel. The chapel was ap-
propriately decorated. Above the platform
were hung flags, neatly festoonei, and above the
flags the Inscription, "Mills gloria sine pulyere'
The occasion was one that drew together large
and attentive audience, the graduating exercises
Of the college department being the attraction.
Among those present and seated upon tho plat
form were Hon. Robert Purvis, Bishop Brown,
Prof. Storum, of Wayland Seminary; General
Whittlesey, Prof. Mitchell, Messrs. Wilson and
Albert. Prof. Fairfield, Of the college depart
Instrumental selection, entitled .'I1ife and Love" !"
BY Messrs Fleet and Aston
Prof. Whittlesey led In prayer and was fol-
lowed by Miss Fisher playing piano solo. Mr..
Richard T. Moss, Of Washington, ID. O., offered q
salutatory Grafton, 1.-THE Mission Of the Press, I"
liyered sn address. "One Profession Enough"
Nessrs. Fleet and Aston played quadrille,
entitled "Skating Rink" /" and were followed by
the following gentlemen: Mr.. James II. Meri-
wether, Of Louisville, KY, Grafton, The Develop
ment Of Thought-Power;r Mr.. Henry r. otey,
Graduate's EesponsIbillty." After the singing
Of solo by Miss McDaniells, Prof. Fairfield pre-
sented the diplomas to the graduates, at the con-
clusion Of which he made an appropriate and
welltimed address. at the close Of which he made
the announcement that the degree Of master Of
arts would be conferred upon Mr.. Charles W.
Otey, graduate Of 1873, and James MeGregor, d
graduate of 1872, and proceeded to confer the
degree. This is the irst time the degrees has
been conferred by the university, and was wholly
unexpected, even By the graduates themselves, #
having been lately decided by the board OF trus-
tees. An instrumental selection was given and
the assemblage dispersed after the benediction
pronounced BY Prof W hittlesey.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
An Article That Is Neat, Pleasant to Wear,
Docs What Is Claimed for It and Is Posi-
lively the Best Ever Made or Known.

Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster is a great i'm
provement on the ordinary porous plaster, and
the best remedy known for rheumatism, lame and
weak back, spinal and kidney affections, sciatiea,
lumbago, stiffness Of the joints and muscles,
sprains, bruise. and kindred ailments. For these
reasons: The Objectionable features OF common
porous plasters has in il been removed, and
espcine, q remedy now coming into use among
physicians as the most powerful, effcscious and
at the same time harmless and pleasant external
remedy known. has been combined with II. Cap
cine possesses remarkable soothing and curative
properties and causes the plaster TO relieve pain
Immediately and to cure quickly. 1t is the best
remedy for the above ailments that could possibly
be devised. Price twenty-fv cents.
SEARURY * JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, ". Y.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
CITY ITEMS.
TIE AMrRrcAH 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,
such as Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water
brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpita-
tion of the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up Of
the food, low spirits, general debility, &c, yet
since the introduction Of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER we believe there is no case of dyspepsia
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
thousand dozen sold last year, without one case Of
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try Il.
CHAs. SToTT & Co., wholesale agents.
USE THrRsrox's ivory PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DIR. a perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and dscoloratfon,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, csnoot inlure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended TO all, but spe-
cally to those who, having good teeth, wish 70
preserve them. Twenty-rVe and ffty oents Per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoxLpE OPTINK, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is TO soften and refine
coarse dry hair impartins to IL 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 silyerstreaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and Fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your soiied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
Per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
pessr tion and Abandonment the Cause.

DESERT uon and Abandonment the Cause.
In the Equity Court yesterday Judge wylie
granted decree Of divorce between Sarah ].
Dempster and Hiram V. Dempster. The complain
Ant sets forth that she is resident Of this District
and has heen for two years; that she married the
defendant in Muskingan county, Ohio, August Il,
1851 by Rev. A Miller the the issue Of said mar
risge was three children; that on March II, 1874,
the defendant deserted and abandoned her and
her two children, and has wholly and entirely re-
fused and neglected to provide in any way for her
and their support up TO the present time. The
court granted the divorce, giving her the custody
Of the children and alimopy of $50 per month, be-
ginning July /. 1876.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
AMUsEMfENTs.
Tord's Opera House-Mra II. z. Norris q
Csmille-W. l. Dennis a. Armand Duval.

Fords Opera House-1rs II. z. Norris as
Camille-w. l. Dennis a. Armand Duval.
Tonight the beautiful emotional play OF "Ca-
millen VIII be performed at Ford's opera house,
on the occasion of the testimonial rendered by
citizens to Mrs. N. E. Norris, who appears as the
handsome Camille, and Mr.. w L. Dennis, Wash
ington,s favorite young actor, who appears IN his
beautiful rendition Of Armand Duyal. As this
performance will close the season, Ford's opera
house win no doubt be crowded with the elite Of
Washington. Reserved seats may be had at Ellis
Co.'s music store until this evening.
Buclingham's Benefit Last Night
The complimentary beneht given TO Mr.. Buck
ingham last night at FOrd's Opera House was .
complete success The playing was excellent,
and brought forth rounds Of applause
Mean and unwarranted.
Editor National Rspubliean:
SIR: The staId Baltimore Sun Of this day con-
tains q special dispatch from Cincinnati, in which
the following fippant and vile sentences are to be
found:
"The proprietor Of the Senate eook-shop also
turned up to-day. This distinguished parsonage
has not declared his preference, but he is said to
be for Blaine"
The low and vulgar breeding of this correspond
is some Kitchen scuiiion is evident By bis choice
". DenpsteT, the Senate rcstaarsteaf, may not
be a 'distinguished personage." He Is, however,
q warm hearted, afabie gentleman, who enjoys
in o large degree the welldeserved confidence and
esteem Of every man that has the pleasure and
satisfaction Of knowing him, except Il may be .
certain small and unenvfable class Of Ioafers
around the Capitol, who. by assuming to belong
to the press, undertake most impudently TO
sponge on good-natured individuals like Mr..
Dempster, with view TO obtain for nothing oc-
cssional lunches. Now that the Senate is not In
cession, my friend has the opportunity 10 attend
the Republican convention, Ike any other Amer
.can citizen, but this tact affords no excuse for
any virulent pennya-liner to allude to him In the
offensive, coarse and spiteful manner INDUCED
In by the reckless correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun. .... A. b.
WAsHIxGroN D. C.June IL IsT6
National Republican., 1876-06-16
ORGANIZATION of a New Temperance Union

number Of ladies met at Wesley Chapel on
Thursday, the 18th inst, at O'Clock. and after
devotional exercises proceeded to the business Of
organizing; Mrs Linyille in the chair, and Miss
Ker acting as secretary.
The following officers were unanimously elected:
President, Mrs. Annie M. Linyile; frst vice pres
ident, Mrs. Kate p. Noble; second vice president,
Mrs Snowden; third vice president, Mrs. Laura
Barnard; corresponding secretary, mrs. Anna l..
Davidson; recording secretary, Miss ker; treas
urer, Mrs. Clara Roach.
ON motion Of Mrs Roach, it was unanimously
decided that the society be known as the Women's
Christian Temperance Union of the District Of
Columbia. committee was appointed to draft
a constitution; after which the Union adjourned
to meet at the same time and place next Thurs-
day.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
Grand Teuple Of Honor.

The Grand Temple of Honor Of Maryland and
the District of Columbia met in annual session at
Frederick, Nd, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
when business OF much Importance to the Order
In the jurisdiction was transacted. The following
were elected as oficexs for the ensuing year: W.
Sherwood, Of No s, G. W. T.; +. B. SappIngton,
Of No. 2, @. W. V. T.; L. D. Easton, Of No. 8, g.
Treas; W. Tyson, of No. 2, q. W. u; W. p.
Hagadarn, Of No. 8, g. W. Chap; John Quinn,
Of No. Z, q. W. G. 1t was decided TO hold semi
! annual session At such time and place as the q.
W.T.. may elect. A COMMITTEES was appointed to
organize divisions Of juvenile remplars, and the
standing committees for the year were also an
nounced. 1t Is expected that several new tenn
pies will shortly be organized. One In Baltimore
Is already about in condition for Institution.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
The Starr Divorce Case,

In the Equity Court on Thursday Judge Wylie
directed decree TO be and remain in the case Of
Maria A. Starr VS.. John ". Starr, adiudging that
the said Mario A. Starr was lawfully married to
John W. Starr on the oath Of December, 1S7l;
John ". Starr and Maria A. Starr, and ordering
said John W. Starr to pay alimony to his wife at
the rate of $50 per month from the beginning of
the suit until June l. 1870, and after that time at
the rate of 800 per month, the defendant to pay
the costs of suit and 500 counsel fees.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
nj. Yarnou ksminarx.

The annual commencement Of the Mt. Vernon
Seminary was hold In the lecture-room Of the
Metropolitan church last evening. The room
: was tsstefully decorated with newers and ever
greens. The exercises consisted of music, rscIts-
-tions and esssxreading. The young ladies who
were Misses Juliet N. Evsrts, In
disnapolis. Ind ;Mary Stewart Indianapoiis, Ind ;
washington, Ind; Minnie Drummond, Wkshing-
ton, d. CT Maggie E Clarke, Washington, d. @.
Miss Minnie E Nay Ior. Of Baltimore, dslirersd
Ithe yaIsdictory and read an cssay. Ths essays
were marked with careful thought and elegance
: IN composition that would do honor TO much older
National Republican., 1876-06-16
Auction Sales To-day.

By Wash b. Williams:
At 10 O'Clock. at No. % Defrees street. q lot Of
furniture. -l-I-..---.-
At O'Clock, valuable real estate IN square No.
81, near the National Observatory.
BY Thoe. Bowling:
At $3.50 O'Clock, valuasIs real estate in the
county Of Washington, d. c., adjoining George
town = q : .Is-- > -,
At6.so o'clock, at the corner Of Ninth and F
streets northwest entire stock Of stationery, sc.
BY Yoasg q Middlstou: - - : sa--
At o'clock, . desirable country place Of 213<
acres, with nne Improvements, within nve miles
Of the Capitol. 80, -f.,r = = 3 -t-4
By Thos. E. waggaman: - r.Ess.z
At $50 O'Clock, uhinproved property in Ivy
Cyity ~.
National Republican., 1876-06-16

Attic regular meeting of the board ofpoliee yes
terday the application Of Peter Wynne for liquor
license was approved and that Of Charles H.
Smith was referred to MAJOR Richards for investi-
cation. Forty-one applications for liquor IL
censes having been presented to the board for ap-
prevail without the required certificate Of the
assessors thereon, the board ordered their return
to the police lieutenants through whom they
were presented. with instructions to return them
10 the applicants, and not to receive them or any
new application until such certificates had been
nbtafned
National Republican., 1876-06-16
OPEN JUNE Is, 1876.
ROCK ENON SPRINGS,
49,, --s----- ---r7---, ---, -s--~s-s.' ~ 49,
ON THE GREAT NORTH MOUNTAIN.
ONLY SEVEN HOURS FROM WASHINGTON

A. .. PRATT.........-...-..... Proprietor.
WIN. II. ROSS, N. D........R Resident Physician.
Terms. 10 per month of four weeks. Special
terms made for families, or for any ytro parsons oc-
eupying one room. So q =
HE Are from Washington TO the Springs and re-
-turr BY Baltimore and Ohio railroad md coaches
rom Winchseter is only g. 50 the round trip. III
Pure afr, healing waters, grand scenery, sbun-
dant amusemsnts may All pe optained a this sum.
restraints Of fashion.
Good FOOD: .sgnd.atly supplied, cooked in best
It's me aim of the proprietor 70 make Reek Enon
Springs an attractive summer home for Washing
tonians az rates which al can anord.
The best Of servants have been engaged.
For descriptive pamphlets or Information call on
-e--tt'-A A. D. PRATT q SON,
Insurance Agents, 1oI Ninth street.
iei4-lm
National Republican., 1876-06-16
The Heated Term.

Persons will find it to their interest to use all
the necessary precautions against the various
forms Of summer complaint. When afnicted,
however, with light symptoms don't rush of at
once and swallow a mess Of drugs, but remember
that a little pure raspberry or blackberry wine
will cure darrhoea, &c., quicker than any other
medicine, and not unsettle the stomach. The
genuine article can be found at Chris. Xander's,
III Seventh street for sale bythe quart or gallon.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
NaxY.Yard Nntas.

The storeahip suppIyer rsptain Gsorse W. Hay
wood, with the naval monument On board, ar
rived on Gissboro point, In tow Of the United
States steamer Tallapooss,I Captain d, q. Nc
Richie, The Supply Will be lowed up 10 the
yard to-day and the monument landed.
Lieutenant Joseph E. Jones, Of the Taliapoosa,
who has been on leave Of absence from his vessel,
reported for duty to Commodore Patterson, com.
mander Of the navy-yari, yesterday.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
An Uurply Passenger,

2 p Last sYening about $50 p'eoer. as car No 5.
7 Mr.. Amsrieus n. Orpper, conductor, was pass
fng Along Eighth strs st near + street southeast
the conductor had ,easion 30 eject one Of his
paiee1sers, named Alien 7. Sherman, who was
Intoxicated, and acting In a disordsrly manner
Stopptne the ear, he rroceeded to comply with
therndrfremenfs Of the case, but was resisted by
Sherman, Who struck the conductor several
blows cutting. his face md drawing blood, but
not seriously inJurine him. The case 10 fxed
for to-day in court---srvz---.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
SEard T,us. ~ r.r.f.etu,.r,.

When a-ess bracket which ussd To- cost - can
ype purchase for 50 cents, and all other descrip-
tons q xfu.ss, including the most attractive
chanas slasns ~ eorrssponding rates; but good
times 10 consumSs. These goods may be seen at
smith, Birgs e0.'s, tup stairs,) loi4 Pennsyl
National Republican., 1876-06-16
PikEY POINT SUMNER RESORT.

This old and well-known Summer Resort, about 96
miles from W ashin gton, in st. harys county, Nd,
has been thoroughly reconstructed and furnished
with superior class OF furniture and all the para
phernala of rstclass Hotel, and will be open for
the reception of guests
ON THE 20TH INSTANT,
and at rates far lower than ever before.
There has been arran gements made with the Lower
Potomac Steamers by which there will be nearlv .
daily line between Washington and that point.
The Beach having been put in thorough order, can
not be e1celed for Bathing, Fishing and Boating on
any coast in the country.
GEORGES E. JILLARD, Manager.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Es3l PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
jee-Im Washington, ID. q.
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Wire Window Screens,

BoYs' ALPACA JACKETS at
EIsExAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh and streets.
National Republican., 1876-06-16

BArisrE SUITS, half lined, expressly made for
summer wear, at EisEHAN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and z streets.
National Republican., 1876-06-16

Our u Alpaca Coat
Corner ef Seventh and e stSssts.
National Republican., 1876-06-16
WHITE VESTS at
Police Board.

EIsENAS Bros,
E Corner of Seventh and E streets.