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National Republican., 1876-06-24
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Births, Marriages and Deaths Within q
Week.

blrLns, marriages 6no OoaLnh mlLnln u
Week.
The Board of Health held q regular meeting
last evening" Vice President T. S. Verdi in the
chair.
MI Marbury, from the finance committee, re-
ported bills amounting to to9.so; which were
parsed and ordered to be paid.
The statement of the register of mortality in
the District for the week ending June l. was
submitted and shows: Total deaths, lis; males
white, IL; females II: males, colored Z; females,
8; minors-maIes, white, q; females lo; males,
colored, 81; females, Is. Under one month old,
10; year ST. two years, H. ten years, 8: twenty
years, Z; thirty years, 9; forty years, 9; sixty
years, 10; ninety years, 8; above one hundred
years, /. Natives of this District, 81; of the
United States, 81; of Ireland 2; England, 2; Ger
many, 2 The principal causes Of death were:
Cholera infantGm, 2; cholera morbus, 2; disr-
rhRa, 7; dysentery, 2; chronic diarrhRa, /; cere-
bro spinal fever, l. scarlet fever, !; typhoid fever,
L; inanition, 5; rheumatism, L; phthsis pulmo-
nails, Il; congestion OF brain, ;; conyulsons, 9;
Potts disease Of spine, 1; angina pectoris, l;
dropsy /; heart disease, e bronchitis, 2; oonges-
ton Of lungs, Il Pneumonia, l; collie L violence,
last week, or at the rate Of $3.50 per 1,ooJ per
annum. Increase Of population BY births over
deaths (repOrted) was q, or at the rate Of ISIS
were from Eymotic diseases, 1919 from consti-
tutional q IS from local, l0.lI from develop
tsiity Of the white population was 77Iso per 1000
per annum, while the mortality of the colored
population on per 900 for the same period.
Rate Of increase Of the white population by births
over deaths, A52 per ], 900 per annum, while the
increase Of the oolored population by births over
deaths was l27s5 per 1,oooPer annum. Deaths cor
responding week ISIS white, a; coored, IS; total,
81; or at the rate Of 3o.e5o per 1000 per snnum.
For the same period there were is marriages-
white IA; colored, 4; births, Il-vhite, male, 70;
female, "a; colored, male. Is: females.
z @. Gedney Co., 404 Eleventh street south
west applied for the position Of apothecary 10 the
The board then adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-06-24

CITY ITEMS.
'sENsIRLE ApYICR.

ssENsIBLE ADVICE.
Ycu are asked every day, through the columns
ofnewspapeIs and by your druggist, to use some
thing for dyspepsia and liver complaint that you
know nothing about, and you get discouraged
speIding money with but little success. Now, to
give yOu satisfactory proof that GREENS AUeUsr
complaint, with ali it's effects, such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness,
palpitation of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up Of food after eating, low spirits, sc,
we ask you 10 90 to any druggist in Washington
and get q sample bottle Of GREES's AUGUST
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SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
No people in the world suffer so much with Dys-
pepsa as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence in medicine had failed to accomplish certain
such as Sour stomach Heart-burn, Water,
brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness Palpita-
tion OF the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up Of
since the introduction Of GREEN'S AUsUsT
FLOWER we believe there Is case Of dyspepsia
that ea1HSt be Immediately relieved Thirty
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for u cents and try t.
Two doses will relieve you. Regular size, Is cents
CHAs. SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
Uss THunsros's Ivory PnAHI TOOTH Pow
DER A perfect dentifrice. It's action on tho
teeth is specific. removes tartar and discoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound. clean and
and, containing no acid, csnoot inlure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially 10 those who, having good teeth, wish 10
preserve. them. Twenty -iye and ffty cents Per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoHApE OPTIxR, for dressing the
hair. This fne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair imparting TO 1t gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, It cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial equally SO to the
rich, golden hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life the sIlver-streaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your soled
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens In:
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
A New Mustard Plaster,

The medical value Of . mustard plaster is un-
derstood in every family. Much time is spent In
preparing poultice, and often the mustard is Of
poor quality and will not act, causing great saf-
fering. This trying Inconvenience is now per-
fectly overcome by Benson's Prepared Mustard
Plaster. 1t is great Improvement on the ordi-
nary article 1t is very clean, and can be applied
and removed without discoloring the clothing or
soilng the skin. 1t does not deteriorate with age
1t is always reliable, only the best quality Of
mustard is used in its preparation. 1t is ready
for use at any moment by simply dipping II in
water. 1t is sold in half yard pieces at rs cents
per roll, by all druggists. Sent by mail, on re-
eeipt Of price, by
SRABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists New York.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Nam Enifa Rntarad

In the Supreme Court of this District Seth
Diggs has entered suit against David NJ Talmsge
to recover twenty five certificates Of $1,000 each,
made payable to the plaintiff by the adjudication
of a commission between the United States and
Venezuela, appointed under the treaty of April
ls 1906. He further AYERS that the Republic Of
Venezuela is indebted to him in the sum Of
500 900, and that certificates covering the amount
named were delivered to the defendant, and the
plaintiff Icing such owner is entitled to their
tody; and that the defendant fraudulently used
the same to the damage of the plaintiff to the
amount Of tlSO,o0o and therefore he brings the
suit.
The heirs Of John Keefe deceased, have en-
tered suit TO recover possession Of certain prop
erty in square 626 which was willed to Gonzaga
College by the deces sed, but the will having been
set aside the property reverts to the heirs.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
County Schools,

At the closing exercises OF the Third district,
Brightwood school, on Wednesday last, the fol
lowing received certificates for special excellence,
though the entire school passed such an admirs-
bic examination that the principal, Mr.. W. O.
Lipscomb, jr., has reason to feel proud Of his
pupils For scholarship and attendance, Eva
May Duley and S. Louisa Keene; for scholarship,
P. f. Cresgh, Geo. w. White, Phebe A. King
and Alice Creagh; for attendance, L. Azadia
King and John 7. King; vocal music, Caroline
NJ. Gness; penhanshIp, John N. King; drawing,
John NJ Creagh.
The pleasant day finished with congratuIstory
addresses by Msssrs. B. T. Swart and J. H. NC
Chesney, in which they expressed their gratifca-
The future,
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Wire Window Screens.

Me.srs. J. W. q. Kelley & Brother, (the Oldest
house in the country,) Of IS Madison street, Chi-
cago; 154 Fulton street, New York, and Post
once avenue, Baltimore, have established
branch at 1907 Pennsylvania avenue for the sale
Of their celebrated Wire Window Screens. These
screens have stood the test years and have been
introduced into some of the finest residences an
this and other cities and they said (b nartie,
who have used them and other screer 4, In Ne M
duced. The latest improve-.osnts IN regard tc
durability and saving trc%abie have been secured
and the best work = guaranteed. Estimates O
work from one r-rndow to q whole house cheer
fully furnis Led on application by letter or in per
SOD to LII Pepnsylyania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Park huair

The following is the programme that will be
carried out by the Marine Band at the Presidents
grounds this evening: l. National air. 2. Med
ley march; Lecocq. 8. Overture, ''Semiramide;"
Rossini. 4. Fantasia, "hignon;'' Thomas. s.
POtpourrI, American; Ringleben. o. Fantasia,
'.Romeo and Juliet:'' Gounod. 7. Grand waltz,
"lch Diel;" Heller Bella. 8. Selection, Magic
Flute;" Mozart. Q. Galop, "Bucephal;" Dassan.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
The Ratification Meeting.

The Republican club Of the District of Colum-
bia have decided to hold q meeting to ratify the
Republican nominations at the National theatre
during the coming week, although the day has not
yet been fixed. Committees have been appointed
to take charge Of the different arrangements, and
are actively at work. The club has suspended
over the Avenue in front of their headquarters q
huge campaign flag bearing the names of the
nOmineeg
National Republican., 1876-06-24
INDICTMENTS.
First Work Of the New Grand Jury.

The grand jury yesterday through their fore
man, MI T. Edward Clark, made the following
indictments to the court VIM. Gates, assault
with intent to kill; John H. Simms, larceny, Jas
c. Hall and VIM. Brown, false pretences; Frank
Cronin, petit larceny; Theodore Watkins, burg
larry with intent to ravish; Felix James and
Henry Williams assault with intent to kill.
Dismissed: Geo. W. Alexander, libel; George
Gaines, forgery.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Monday Eyeuiug's Mind Wonder.

The wonderful experiments made by Professor
Brown, the orlc-renoWned naind-reader, at Ford's
opera house few nights since, have created
much comment throughout the city, and many
are waiting anxiously TO witness the exhibitions
of his great mental powers on Monday evening
next at the opera house. This entertainment bids
fair to be very attractive and exciting one, as
Professor Brown will perform some Of his most
wonderful mental fests during the evening.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Runaway.

Yesterday morning. about $50 o'c.IIoek, a horse
attached to a buggy, and occ-upied at the time by
MI George Thomas and a young lady, took
fright and beca.ne unmanageable near the corner
of Sevectn and H streets northeast, from the
whistle of locomotive, and ran away, capsiEng
the buggy and throwing the occupants out. Sc
hut not seriously Mr. Thomas fortunately es-
capped injury The top Of the buggy was cou'
pletely demolished.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Rrutal Assault.

Yesterday afternoon about halfpast O'Clock.
while q colored man, an employee Of Fred.
Douglas, lr., of Uniontown, was returning from
the city in q wagon he was attacked by four men
of his own color. One Of the party inflicted two
very severe cuts on the right and left Of the
driver with some sharp instrument, supposed to
be a razor. The parties made good their escape
but will no doubt soon be In the hands of the
police No cause is assigned for this dastardly as
sault. DIR. E A. Adams dressed the wounds Of
the iniured man
National Republican., 1876-06-24
GEORGETOWN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

Inc Annual commencement Exercises.
The commencement exercises of the George
town Collegiate Institute took place yesterday
evening at the West-street chapel, and was, in
preciatiye audience and a floral display, which
surpassed anything Of the kind heretofore seen In
Georgetown,
PROGRAMME.
Part 1-March, hunkel, Misses Davis, Pick
Verdi, Vocal Glass. Coming thro' the Rye"
Jaal, Miss Libbey. Rigolette Fantasia, LiLst,
Miss Graves. Overture, Cara Ladra, Rossini,
Misses Davis, Pickrell, Armstrong and Upton.
Distribution OF PREMIUMS.
Part 2-When the Flowing Tide Comes in,
D-essler, Misses Libbey, Billings and Tsuda.
POlOnsise, Leibache, Miss Davis. When thro'
Life, ShOnacher, Misses Graves and ElasOn.
Bridal Chorus, Lecocq, Miss Armstrong.
Part 2-Sweet Dawn Awakes, LecOcq, Misses
Davis, Eliason, Tilghman and Barbarin. Ace of
Hearts, Miss PickreIl. Duo Norma, Misses
Despard, Miss Armstrong. Musical Box, ILei-
bicb, Miss Upton. Sextette, Oberon, Weber,
Misses Davis, Armstrong, Graves, Marbury,
Tilghman and Willett.
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES BY REV. J. J..
JOYCE.
Part Ion the Blue Wave, Vocal Glass. The
Last Rose of Summer, Thalberg. Miss Tilghman.
Darling" Millard, Miss Graves Farewell to
the Piano, Beethoyen, Miss Marbury.
DISTRIBUTION OF MUSIC, tKEDALs AND PRE-
MIUNs.)
International Fantasia, Kunkel, Misses Thigh
man and Jewell.
THE PRIZES.
Gold medals were awarded for scholarship to
Miss Bessie Armstrong; department, Miss Sallie
Bowen; elocution, Miss Bessie Armstrong. Silver
medals, for scholarship, to Misses Upton, Shoe
maker and Jewell. Silver medal, for music, to
Miss Libby
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Auction Sales To-day,

BY DoWnman Green: 2
AT $50 O'Clock, valuable building lot fronting
on Eighth street. continued on Wright road, ad-
joining Washington city.
BY Young q Middleton:
At $50 O'Clock, a farm Of q acres on the Metro.
poliian railrood, two miles from town.
By NJ. K. walsh:
At 10 o'clock, q lot Of furniture and effects Of Q
family leaving the city.
BY L. ". Coz Co.:
At 10 o'clock, all the stock, fixtures and furni-
ture Of the restaurant known as 343 Pennsylysnis
avenue.
By Thos Dovling:
At 10 O'Clock, Household furniture, large lot Of
yellow ware, china and glassware.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
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 Pennsylvania. avenue and Thir-
teenthlstreet, secondifoor.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Catarrh, Discharges from the Head

GetaTrn, UlecnAlBos Iom Ine noeQ
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 sos Ninth street northwest.
certificate from Mr.. ]. Henry CARROLL
WAsHINGToN, ID. O., Feb. rs, 1875.
My attention having been attracted to testi.
mUnial from Rev. Dr. Domer, the distinguished
and II streets, this city, certifying TO the re-
markaole cure Of an affection Of the ear by DR..
HFrtley, 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. l am happy TO
state that DR.. Hartley has effected aoomplete and
radical cure removing every vestige Of catarrh,
deafness and affection Of the lungs, and am now
as healthy and can hear as perfectly as at any
former period in my llfe DR.. Hartley's remarka-
BILE success in my case justihes this testimonial,
and he has my best thanks, with q more substan-
tial evidence Of my appreciation.
CFrom the Rev. Cyrus II. 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
CYRUS H. FAY.
Once and residence Of Dr. Hartley 800 Ninth
street, near II street northwest, Washington,
ID. y. 49,. b.. ....
National Republican., 1876-06-24
Dull Times.

- A, - 80. 's'.c "A the
There seems to Be nc signs :, uul time. !"
real estate business, judging from the advertise
ments Of B. II. Warner in our columns to-day.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
DRY GOODS.
CA1PFfTa.

DRY GOODS.
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CAFPEfT9.
We take Pleasur, I'm calling the st.
snd comnIeae asers to our very large
t. .sTIC CARPETS, which We
q received, viz;
-sCH MOQUETTS.
I.GLIsH ROYAL WILTONss
ENGLISH AXMINSTER,
ENGLISH BODY BRUSSELSs
AMERICAN BODY BRUSSELS.
BODY BRUSSELS-Hau and STAIR
GRossLEY's ENGLISH VELVET,
8.4 and 6.4 Private,
CROsSLEY'S ENGLISH TAPESTRYs
BORDERED CARPETS for Stained
GRossLEY's TAPEsTRY-HaII and
s1ssf' Had'LfsM II ssf'' 'vENErIAx-H.n and
HFlii Line Line OF INGRAM CARPETS,
FLOOR DRUGGETs, all si.es,
MOQUETT, WILTON AND VELVET
RUGS I'm Great variety,
FLOOR LINENS, IO.4, 12.4 and 16'A
Also. . full line OF CANTON MAT.
TINGS, white, Checked and Fancy.
HOOE BRO. & co :;
sepatf 1875 F street Northwest.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
" z q z T 7 N z
FOB TEN TIMES ITS COST.

The great benefit have received from the use of
VEGETINE induces me to give my testimony In Its
favor believe 1t TO be not only OF great value for
restoring the health, but q preventive of diseases
peculiar to the spring and summer seasons.
would not be without it for ten times is cost.
EDWIN TILDEN,
Attorney and General Agent for Massachusetts of
the Cr1ftsmen's Life Assurance Company, No. ~
Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
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National Republican., 1876-06-24
PINEY POINT SUMMER RESORT.

This old and well-known Summer Resort, about 90
miles from W ashington, in st. hary's county. Md,
has been thoroughly reconstructed and furnished
with superior class of furniture and all the para
phernas Of hrst-class Hotel, and will be open for
the reception of guests
ON THE 10TH INSTANT,
and at rates far lower than ever before.
There has been arraR gements made with the Lower
Potomac Steamers by which there will be nearly
daily line between W sshin gton and that point.
any coast in the country.
Terms, g per day, 81 per week, go per month.
GEORGE Z. JILLARD, Manager.
For further particulars, apply to
JOHN ALEXANDER,
l2M Pennsylvania avenue.
Je9-lm Washington, ID. G.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL


PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE OoRPs,)
QUARTERMAsTKR's OYFICH,
WAsHINeToS, May q, 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until L O'Clock m. Of THURSDAY, the 9th day
Of July next for supplying wood and coal to the
United States Marines at one or more Of the fol-
lowing places during the fscal year ending soth
The Wood to be merchantable Oak, and to be
delivered, piled, measured and inspected, ut such
points within the limits Of the Marine Barracks ok
rine Officer, free Of expense to the United States.
The Coal to be good W hite Ash Anthracite Egg
the ton, to be Inspected by the Commanding Ma.
rine Oficer, and delivered at such points within
the limits Of the Marine Barracks as may be desig-
States; and both Wood and Coal to be furnished
upon the monthly or quarterly requlsiuon Of the
COm%anding Officer showing the quantities re-
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
ITO tons of Coal.
20 cords of Wood.
CHARLESTOWN, MASS.
ITO tons Of Coal.
70 cords Of Wood.
BROOKLYN, Y.
1S0 tons Of Coal.
90 cords Of Wood.
~ TERMAsTER's OFFICE, &c.
Is tons Of Coal.
rs cords of Wood.
WASHINGTON, DO.
Qncluding Guard at Naval MagaIine.)
ITO tons Of Coal.
$50 cords Of Wood.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
40 cords Of Wood.
GOSPoRr, va.
80 tons of Coal.
so cords Of Wood.
PENSACOLA, FLA.
70 cords Of Wood.
MARE ISLAND, CAL
80 cords Of Wood.
100 tons of Coal.
with the privilege Of increasing the quantity
The Wood and Coal furnished at Washington
city to be measured, weighed and certified by the
Government inspector appointed by the Navy
Department, and the expense attending such In
spection, &c, paid by the contractor,
Blank forms of proposals can be obtained upon
application at any of the Marine pests.
Payments will be made upon the receipt OF &C
counts duly authenticated by the commanding
offcers of the posts at which Wood or Coal has
been delivered. The right Is reserved to reject
all bids considered unreasonable.
A guaranty, to be signed by two responsible
persons, whose responsibility must be certined 70
BY the United States District Attorney or United
States collector, must accompany each proposal,
otherwise II will not be considered.
To be indorsed proposals for Fuel, !" and ad-
dressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster U. S. Marine Corps.
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DROPOSALS FOR LIGHTHOUSE SUP
I PLIES.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.


OYYIcE or THE LIeHr-HoUsE BOARD,
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1875.
Sealed proposals for furnishing light house sup
plies for the year ending June 80 1871, will be
ceiyed at this ONCE until the 10th day Of June,
The supplies needed consist of Glass Chimneys,
whiting and other cleaning material; Brushes,
Paints, OIL, &C; Tinware, Hardware, Carpenter
AND msnV other artcIes ali Of which are enamer
ated in the specifications attached to the forms Of
bids, which may be had at the ofhces Of the light
house inspectors at Boston, Staten Island, N. Y,
Philadelphia. and at this ofice.
Samples Of all the articles required Will be open
TO inspection at the office Of the lighthouse in
and each article rendered under this advertise.
ment will be compared BY the lighthouse In
spector, reception, with the sample, and If not
found up to sample in every respect, Will be re-
The bids will be considered and accepted or re-
iected, item by item; and this advertisement and
shall constitute the contract between the Govern
ment and the bidder or bidders, and no further
The articles contracted for must be furnished
nom time to time during the year, In Quantities
pursuant to orders from the Lighthouse Board.
The entire quantities will however. be called for
during the year.
or nrm making it, and be accompanied by a bond,
with SUFFICIENT sureties, in the sum of ten thousand
dollars, (tlo ooo,l approved BY United States Of
cer in the district In which the suretes reside or
do business, on form to be furnished BY this
ONCE conditioned for furnishing such portions Of
the articles as may be awarded under II, and the
performance Of the contract.
All deliveries will be subject TO inspection by an
expert detailed for the purpose by this once, and
the delivery Of inferior article will be deemed
sufficient cause to annul the contract, ct the op-
Deliveries must be made, nee OF charge, at the
Lighthouse depot at Staten Island, N. Y.
The failure 70 comply with any one order under
the contract will operate forfeiture OF the en-
tire penalty Of the bond, the Board may direct
the purchase, IN open market, Of such quantities
of any articles shall be necessary TO supply the
deficiency caused by such failure, and charge TO
the contractors hy per centum Of the price which
It shall be found necessary TO pay for such arti-
cles.
will not be considered. Contracts will be awarded
only TO established manufacturers Of or dealers In
the articles.
defects Is deemed to be for the interest Of the
Government TO do so, Is reserved.
No contract can be made, however, until afef
the passage Of the bill making appropriations FOL
the support Of the Lighthouse establishment IN
accordance with the provisions Of sections 8o7o
and 87s2 Of the Revised Statutes Of the United
States.
Proposals shouldbe addressed TO the Chairman
Of the Lighthouse Board, and marked "Propo
sails for Lighthouse Supplies"
uy2aM Naval Secretary.
National Republican., 1876-06-24
denomination Of Hon. Eugene Hale

ELLSWORTH, ME, June S.-At the Fifth Con-
gressional District Republican convention to-day
Hon. Eugene Hale was renominated for Congress.