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I7OR sALE~NUsINEsS BLOCKs, CENTRALLY To-
Gated In Chicago, paying good interest on Invest
nent, from $50 lO)to S U; decided bargains TOT
cIeh. ULKiCA d uAENES, Room 3, Is washing
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TOR sALE-BAI:GA1NS FOR CASH IN RESI-
dence1 and residence lots in city and at Oakland,
kcnwood. and nj Hyde Para; 100 tcet oa lndanaas
near ninth east fr0ut, ct Sl00 Per anu
ro3crty IaEeu unIer foreclosures offered half It's
former alur ULKlCI d. BARNES. Room 3 IS Wash
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1>T1c1 TTcT aTGF~0H FOE sALE-A FINE BUSINESS
T. properly in live town 10 miles from Chicago con
sstlpE Of large store two dwelling houses barn. eie..
rean: for clty property, clean: good chance Cal or
aHdrasa r. s II ! Eaet Isnndolph-sr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
WIN. n OTTMAN.
The Notion to Quash the Attachment
Granted.

In the Circuit Court, Judge Humphreys, yester-
day, the case of The United States VS.. William
H. Ottman was taken up; Hon. J. IL. Wilson for
the Government and Messrs. Merrick and Elliott
for the defendant.
This is the case where, after the arrest of Mr..
Ottman for alleged completely in the robbery of
the United States Treasury of al O97.69, the Gov
eminent instituted suit TO recover and attached
Defendants property.
The case came up yesterday on motion Of the
Government for an order to sell, and the defend
ant made motion to quash the attachment on
the ground that the Government had not nor
could give bond such as is required of individu-
ais. Judge Humphreys granted the latter motion,
saying when the United States comes into the
civil courts it came in just as an individual sub
jeet to the same rules There is a rule requiring
in such a case as this that the plaintiff give
bond; but the Government had filed no such bond.
If there was any fault TO be found with this dis
cussion, il should be with the law. He had de-
cidcd according to the law as he found it, and was
responsible Tor his action. While he sat on the
bench he meant to discharge his duty as he had
done it in the past, according to law and regard
less of the action Of any other branch of the Gov
ent, and he would continue so 10 DO until re-
moved by due process Of law.
The Government gave notice Of 4 motion to ap-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
THE DISTRICT TREASURER.
Absurd Rumors of his Disappearance as a
Heavy Defaulter

sensation was attempted yesterday by some
of the press correspondents upon the rumored
mysterious disappearance of Mr. James 5. Will
son, District treasurer, with having consulted
the reporters and having hIs departure for the
Centennial and a summer vaca ton duly gaZetted
in the columns Of the newspapers. Investigation
disclosed the fact that Mr.. Wilson had been alb
sent for few days, but, having been unwell for
some time previously, nothing strange was
thought of his nOn-appearance at his Office until
day or two ago, when an examination of his
accounts was instituted. Everything appeared
correct up the Goth of June, the last day of his
attendance at the Office, when he appears to have
received money for which his books give
count. The whole amount of the deficiency as
ascertained is about 5000. The proper account
ing officer of the District is now making thor
ough examination of his accounts, and 1t is ex-
pected that he will be able to report the exac
amount in day or two. No possible loss can re
suit to the District, his bond being good for the
whole amount. The Commissioners had no init
nation of anything wrong on the part of Mr. Will
SON until last Wednesday, and Immediately d.
rected the comptroller to examine all the papers
and accounts OF the treasurer.
Mr.. Wilson was appointed treasurer Of the Dis
trict under the late Government in December
lA73, and filed his bond in the sum of nO,0O0 as
required by law, with the following sureties: H.
y. Cooke, jr;, ]. G. g. Kennedy: ThOs. L. Hume,
Esau Pckrell and A. IL. PickrelI. The bond was
duly approved, and is in all respects good. Mr..
Wilson WAS continued treasurer by the Dis
trict Commissioners, and has performed his duties
to their entire satisfaction up to the time of his
disappearance. 1t is now asserted that of late
his habits have been little irregular, but not
sufficiently so to excite suspicion. The Commits
siOners, however, decided to yacate his appoint
ment, which they did, and replaced by Mr. Robert
p. Dodge, of Georgetown. This is a good selec-
ton, and will meet the hearty approval OF the
people of the District
Mr.. Wilson is about fifty years old, and is a
man very generally esteemed. His friends have
no doubt that he will soon return and properly
ADJUST all his affairs. They repudiate the idea
that he is defaulter in fact, or that he contem-
plated running away. The District is amply Sc
cured from loss. -
DISPATCH PROM Mr.. WILSON.
Tho following telegram is received from Mr.
Wilson just es we go TO press:
Especial to National Republican,
NEW YORK, July l3, 2:C5 a. m.-Please state in
your issue of this morning that will be home at
p. m, and have nothing TO affect my honor or in
tegrity. All the District funds are safe. Sickness
detained me here. JAMES ). WILSON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
ANOTHER DEATH CAUSED BY II
improvements.

The following building permits have Tbeen
issued by Inspector Thomas Plowman: Ann
Harris, remodel q frame store and dwelling east
side of Eleventh, between Q and R streets north
west; q, 500. T. OConnor, q two-story frame
dwelling west side of Seventeenth, between East
Capitol and A streets northeast; -. W. G.
Lee, a twostory brick dwelling north side of Sam
son. between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets;
81 200. Edward Shippert, raise and remodel
brick dwelling west side of Sixteen-and- a-half
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and street
northwest; 5000. Webster Bro, three two
story and basement brick dwellings east side of
New Jersey avenue, between q and streets
northwest; 600. Charles T. Davis, a three story
and basement brick dwelling north side of Massa-
chusetts avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets northwest; $4,000. The aggregate amount
covering the cost of the buildings, permits for
which have been issued, in the month Of June is
AFRO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
SCROFUlOUS HUMOR
urstfng Through The Skin on All
Parts OF the Body.
A HOPELESS SUFFERER CURED
BIZ vEGETINE.

II. X. Sterens, esq:
Scrofula, beg you to publish the following, which
i che, rfully furnish OF my own free will.
have been afflicted with ScrOtulous Humor from
my BIRTH and at times very badly. When about six
years old the disease made Its app arancG on my
head and deemed advisable TO have the hair
shaved; but they were Obliged 10 cut II of with EN-
brUdCry scissors, my head was SO sore could not
have il shaved. After we had succeeded In healing
the sores the outside they broke, but on the in
when the surface of my hands all raw from the
effect of this humOr, and no pen can describe the
great suffering have endured.
About three years ago small kernels made their
appearance the cords of my neck, several of
which grew into quite large tumOrs, and nothing
which We could use would remove them. My whole
sy: ten was 30 full of scrOfulOus humor that it
seemed ready to burst through the skin at all parts
of my body, and was in n terribly weak and feeble
such a size S to disfgure me badly. When in this
hopeless condition was advised by a friend to try
the VEGETINE, and l at once commenced taking
IL, and after had used IL short time the tumOrs
commenced discharging, and do not think ever
estimate the quantity from each tumor when say
that good-sized teRcupful Of corruption ran out,
after which they commenced to heal up and dlsap-
pear, and now my neck Is as smooth and free from
believe ii" the VEGETINE has entirely cleansed
every faint of scrofula from my system, and desire
to have this statement published that other suf
ferers may find relief they surely will do, If they
try the VEGETlNE.
1t will afford me pleasure to give any further in
formation relative to my TO all who will call or
address me. ALICE SHIRLEY.
Nov. IL, 1874. Noank, Conn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
The Funeral Of the Late VIM. G. Costin

Took place yesterday afternoon from Zion Wesley
church, Of which he was ofits founders, and an
exemplary member for ty-fveyear He filled
many positions Of trust with great acceptability.
The deceased carried on for many years the
business of whitesmith on Eighth street, between
@ and northwest, and subsequently remoyedto
street, near Seventh, where he continued the
same business under the firm-name Of Costin l.
Myers. The Rev. Joseph Armstrong oficiated
and delivered a very fine discourse from 2
Timothy, 4th chapter, It'll verse.
Among the ministers present were the Revs.
P. G. Walker, J. Thomas, VIM. Gibbons, Robin
son, Ward and Cant. The remains were encased
in beautiful rosewood casket, surmounted with
a silver plate, inscribed civilian G. CastIn, died
July 10, 1875, aged sixty-three years and six
months" On the casket rested the tokens Of
friendship from kind friends. A wreath of tea
roses, square and compass of pure white flowers,
the Offering of Mr. and Mrs. w. 5. Dupee; a
lovely crown surmounted by a cross, tribute
from the ] o'clock class, which he was leader of
for twenty five years. and handsome cross, the
gift of Miss Augusta Brown. Felix Lodge No.
3, A. A. M, headed by the National band,
escorted the remains to the Harmonisl cemetery,
where they were rested in the vault with due
Masonic hOnors Thus another old citizen has
passed away and left a widow, six children and
host of friends to mourn their loss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Opinions on the kindergarten System.

kindergarten education is fast gaining ground
in America, the only obstacle to its more rapid
spread being the want of competent, thoroughly
trained Undergraduates.
A considerable number of Kindergartens are In
successful operation in New York, Boston,
Brooklyn, Newark and other Eastern cities, as
well as in the Western States. They are mostly
connected with private institutions, in some cases
with parochial schools, Catholic and Protestant.
In ST. Louis and elsewhere the kindergarten
system has been engratted upon the public
school system.
In Germany and other European countries,
where this system has been tested, the most
gratifying results have been witnessed, and it
is earnestly commended to the American public
as q scheme Of primary instruction superior to
every other now in use. The fact that these
sanguine reports continue to reach US from a
country where education has been exalted to q
fine art, and with no abatement of enthusiasm as
to unprecedented success, is evidence enough that
the alleged discoveries of Friedrich Frebel de-
serve IN impartial investigation at the hands Of
the teaching community on this side Of the water.
The kindergarten system, with its instructive
plays, games and amusements, will attach
children to schools, engender love for books
and studies, for regularity and order and for
freedom and Justice. This plan of teaching is in
harmony with nature; 1t takes up the work
where the mother leaves of, and therefore pre-
vents the sudden transition which SO frequently
shocks the child.
Human happiness and selfgovernment are the
basis Of ErGbels system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Auction Sales To-day.

By b. H. Warner:
At 10 O'Clock, general assortment of household
furniture.
By Wash. b. Williams:
At GO O'Clock, valuable improved property
fronting on Tenth street, between and streets
northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
AT to o'clock a desirable market farm on the
west side of Seventh -street road near John Sauls
nursery, In the county Of of Washington, ID. G.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Eepson's Capcine Plaster.
What is itf What are the facts about It

What Is lit What are the iacts ABOUT Ut
Benson's Capcine Plaster is rubber porous
plaster The rubber is used for its own virtue,
and as the best means of applying Capcne. Cap
cine is an article which is used in the hospI-
tails, and prescribed by physicians everywhere.
1t lie the essence Of all that is valuable in plas
tiers, iiniments and remedies Of like sort.
Capcine is superior to electricity, and far more
certain to cure. Combined with rubber IL sOOthes,
relieves pain at once and cures quicker than any
known remedy the specific class OF ailments for
which il is recommended, which are rheumatism,
lame or weak back, kidney affections, spinal az
fections sciatica, lumbago, weak and sore lungs,
hip complaints, enlarged spleen, bruises and pune
lures, great pains IN the sides and back from
never disappoints the sufferer. They are Endorsed
by two thousand of the best physicians 70 the
country: Price 25 cents Try them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Thomas Bowling, Auctioneer,

Star building, Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street. has recently sold the following real estate
Lots 20, q and part ofl9, in square 10, improved
by three-stOry brick dwelling, to Tabitha Bar
ker, for 800 Lot A, in square 133, to Mrs Mar
garet neNns, for 81 800. Lot g. in L. S. Chap
mans subdivision of square 1856, improved by
comfortable two-story frame dwelling, to r. V.
Laskey, for 81 400 For Stone and Garnett, trus-
tees part of lot % in square 2J5 to N. A. Poole,
for thirty-eight cents per foot. For w. L. Dun
lon, trustee, lot J. in square south of square 1O4,
improved by a two-story frame dwelling, to Geo.
W. Blake, for 5000. For Esau Pickrell, trustee,
parts of lots 70 and 81, in BealTs addition to
Georgetown, improved By a two-story brick dwell
ing, to John Tanner trustee, for $500. For Cas-
sin and Gordon, trustees, part OF lot o., in Hol.
mead's addition to Georgetown improved by
brick house, to X. f. Frye, for Sl25 For
W. :. Cox and Thomas c. Cox trustees, tract of
land called Berleith, adjoining Georgetown on
the norI Invest, and improved by double brick
dwelling house and Outbuildngs, to Mrs. Sallie
Smith, Tor &S3- 50J The same auctOneer sold yes
terday for Lieutenant Hoxie, engineer Of the Dis
trct of Columbia, the hay-scales belonging to the
District for a period of one year, as follows:
Scale No !, in Uniontown 10 X. +. Martin, for
Sill. Scale No. ., at the Navy Yard, to G.. H.
Adds, for $2s. Scale No. 5, on Louisiana avenue
and Tenth street northwest to the Washington
Market Company, for s16.25. Scale No. 4, AT the
ThysOn house, on Seventh street, corner of p
street northwest, to Z. b. Laherty, for $40.
Scale No. s, located in Georgetown, to A. f.
Ofut, for $3.50. Scale No. I, located at Bright
wood, TO J. II. McChespey, for IS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
A Singular Union.

gentleman travelling in Scotland says in a
letter to his friend in Virginia: II will now tell
you of two young women who, disappointed in
marriage, and being intimate, they revealed their
minds to each other, and resolved to live as man
and wife in some place where they were not
known. They drew lots to decide who should be
the man. The one on whom it fell assumed the
name of James Han. They then set out on their
journey, and at last came to Eppng leased a
house there, and kept an inn, each performing
the duties belonging to his or her station. They
gained a good deal Of money, were well respected
and lived together thirty-one years, until at last
the wife died, when the discovery made
James Han served in all the Offices of the place,
except constable, and was to have been church
warden IL the discovery had not been made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
jackson Democratic Association.

Last night meeting of the jackson Demo-
cratic Association was held at Becks hall. The
committee on nomination for membership re-
ported favorably on the applications of A. A.
Wilson, w. P. Bell and Peter Donnelly. The
following officers were then elected: John E.
Norris, president; Robert Ball and Captain Jas.
Goddard, vice presidents; Columbus Alexander,
treasurer; Benjamin F. Lloyd. recording secre-
tary; VIM Pierce Bell, financial secretary; q. p.
Culver corresponding secretary.
A motion was made that q committee of three
be appointed to examine the books Of the treas
urer and financial secretary.
The following committee was appointed by the
chair: Messrs Davis, Ball and Alexander.
Mr. A. II. T. Holstein made application for
membership, and was referred to the committee
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
A TERRIBLE RUMoR UNTRUE.
People crowding the River Wharvss.

There were rumors in circulation yesterday
throughout the city that either the steamer Jane
Mosely or Mary Washington, both Of which had
gone down the river on an excursion, had taken
fire and was burned below Alexandria, Va.
Many persons having relations and friends on
board OF the boats crowded In excited haste to the
whaIves, anxious to learn the truth of the story,
which, fortunately, was found to be untrue, and
must have originated in some base mind
One man, whose children were on the Mary
Washington, ran from his work In the northern
part OF the city and fell senseless from the heat
Just as he reached the wharf. In Alexandria the
report was as to the Mosely only, and It caused
some excitement. A tug-boat was dispatched
down the river to ascertain the facts And later
a dispatch was received that the Keyport had left
her at Marshall Hall all right at noon, thus show
ing the utter falsity of the rumor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
VEGETINE.
The LOST ART" RECOVERED,

Galen, the most celebrated physician, fourIshed In
the second century. His theory that roots and
herbs, properly compounded are Natures remedy.
His cures were so marvellous that he accused of
magic. His mighty skill and success silenced his
enemies, and his opinions held sway in the medical
world for centuries, until the art of compOunding
vegetable remedies was gradually lost in the thick
cnng gloom of the Middle Ages, and poisonous
mineral mixtures took Its place. But the clouds
breaking in day, and the almost gical
tues of VEGETISE, jOy1ully attcsted by thousands.
stamp it as true GaItnIcal compound, and as
Blood Purifier and Health RestOrer probably has
had no equal since the days of Galen himself
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Fine Lager Beer.

The Vienna Beer put up by Mr.. Robert Port
ner in bottles for family use, is meeting with uni
versaI favor account of its purity and strength
1t is sold at 81 per dozen for pint s175 per dozen
for quart, (bottIes to be returned.) ANY one de-
string this fine beverage should send their orders
to depot, No. o26 Virginia avenue No. 3O9 Seventh
street, or No. - Fridge street, Georgetown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Picnic and Excursion Printing.

with the largest assortment Of Display Type in
the District and the best Cylinder Presses, the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book AND JOB PRINT
ING OFFICE can execute at the shortest notice any
size or style of Poster, Handful, Dodger, Gutter
Snipe or Programme that can be desired. South
west corner Of rcennsylvsnia: avenue and ThiI-
teenthktrset, seeond, floor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Cases Of Sun-Stroke Still Occurring.
The heated term still continues to hold sway
over the District, and the thermometer ranges all
the time well up in the nineIies and close to he
century. 1t was thought that the oppressive
weather had continued SO long that now the citi-
zens would become somewhat accustomed to it,
W. me power Of. the sun continues to be shown
both on man and beast from day to day.
The railroad companies, in order to save and
protect their stock as much as possible, change
horses on every trip and alternate their cars.
That is, running only certain number at time,
and while these horses rest they put on those
drawn of for one trip. Instead of running on
six minutes time, by this alternating the time is
dcnhled 'tOi twelve minutes. The trial on the
49,. - mas been terrible. and while many have
mot died as it was thought would, still they have
gone into hospital ami are of no service to the
road. Had it not been for the close attention and
excellent the stock is receiving from the en-
ployees Of the respective roads, some of the COM
panies would have been compelled to discontinue
operations ere this.
Among those who were sufferers yesterday
were the following: VIM. T. Sorrell, foreman OF
this morning at the Seventh-street wharf He
was removed to his home in South Washington,
and medical aid rendered:
Yesterday afternoon Peggy Better, an old
colored woman about seventy, who resides
On the NaylOr farm, near UniOntOwn, was over
come by the heat in front of Nelson Gates store,
on Eleventh street, between nj ana N streets
southeast She was taken in a wagon to the
Eighth precinct by Officer Howe, and DR.. s. A.
H. McKim rendered medical service. She will
probably recover.
Mr. John Eagleston, a we'll known butcher, on
returning to his home, near Brightwood, Tues
day, took a drink Of water and, remarking q few
moments thereafter that he felt bad, dropped
dead almost Immediately. Mr.. E. has been
popular butcher for many years and his death
will be regretted by many friends. In
- ANOTHER DEATH CAUSED BY THE HEAT.
esterday Private Longstreet reported at the
Fifth precinct that German named Gustave
Weists was found dead about O'Clock p. m, at
No. 31S Thirteenth and ahalf street northwest,
which is occupied by Josephine Martin. Coroner
Patterson was notified and after viewing the
body deemed an inquest unnecessary, as death
was caused by apolexy, superinduced by excessive
heat, after which the remains were turned over to
the Board of Health.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Ten DAYS.

We offer for ten Gays coats, pants or vests Of
broken suits at any price. Must be closed out.
EIsRMEN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and E streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
The Latest Improvement.

Nothing in the way of useful orramentatlon
shows the march of improvement more than
chandeliers. 1t would be as sensible IN q lady to
purchase last years bonnet as an old pattern Of
chandelier for her psrlor. An exhibition Of two
hundred different patterns, all made during the
present year, may be seen up stairs at Smith,
Btrge Co.'s, 10l4 Pennsylvania avenue. Gas
brackets, fifty cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13

should remember that the Firemen's Insurance
Company of Washington and Georgetown, ID. C.,
offer superior Inducements as they place insur
auce on real estate and personal property at rea-
sOnable rates, and are prompt in the payment Of
lesses. Office over the Bank of Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
A Novel Law Suit.

Susan Warner and her sister, who are the
authors of the book entitled 1.-THE Wide Wide
World, q" have secured before Judge Barnard a
Judgment prohibiting Messrs. Paulding, Kendall
& Parrott. proprietors of Cold Spring foundry,
where the celebrated Parrot guns are made,
from shooting cannon balls across the highway,
which the plaintiffs have to travel in passing to
and from their home on the Island Constitution,
in the Hudson river. The Misses Warner were
fraid Of thier lives, not knowing just when in a
test of guns a live cannon ball might intercept
their way. They recovered o Judgment of
cent? and an allowance Of $240.
Tit is said that the Pope, In his nice white
clot hes, with his fresh, healthy face handsome
hands, and thoroughly wellkept appearar ce,
looks like a hearty, fat baby Just out of the
morning nursery toilet. and the white skull Cd p
and silvery hair add to this illusion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-13
Nota and Letter Headings

Printed from new type, for forty-iVe cents per
ream, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book AND
JOB PRINTING OFFICE, southwest corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, (sccOld
foor.)