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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
A QUEER BUD.
Hills Inexhaustible sack-A Junk Shop on a
Small Scale.

A singular and versatile genius was brought
into the Seventh precinct station last night. He
was found In q boarding house for colored men
near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad depot.
About q dozen colored men were waiting outside,
determined to lynch him II they could catch him.
His name he gave as John Hill. The officers
brought his valise along with him. When he was
searched he was discovered to be sort Of walk.
ing bonanza-a perambulating pawn-shop. The
first lot brought out Of his capacous pockets con-
sisted Of four watches, one being very handsome
gold watch. Then roll Of bills was found, and q
purse filled with silver coin, pockets case OF
Rical Instruments, two or three pocket-books and
a bunch Of keys.
one Of the curIosities of his pockets was a
charm wrapped carefully in piece Of flannel,
which was composed of a rabbits foot tied to
piece of wood, upon which were some caba.
ried a vial Of some whltish liquid, covered with
kid and tightly sealed, which he called his
"protection.' NO one can't conjure me when
OF his kit was an old, greasy and uell!marked
pack Of cards. II was with these, he said, he
won the watches, and he cleared place on the
desk and threw out couple Of hands, and
wanted Lieut.. Kelley to put a watch against one
Of his His yalise was small, but the old clothes
that he had squeezed into 1t would have filled q
Saratoga trunk. 1t also contained several
Der Of skeleton Keys, Colts six shooter, with
flask Of powder and an iron drill. As an old.
black, dirty bag was drawn out, Hill exclaimed,
"ob, thems my roots, and, sure enough, the bag
WAS filled with herbs and roots.
An INFINITE variety OF other knick-knacks were
taken from him. During the operation Hill, q
dle-aged colored man, was telling what q
hard gambler he was, and how afraid OF "coniure-
powder" he was and answering searching ques-
lions put to him by the lieutenant. Hill's kit
proclaimed him to be gambler, burglar and Q
root doctor, and by his own statement he was 0
eTpedient to detain him until he can be thor.
oughly investigated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
BOARD OF HEALTH.
ou,rstions of the Health Office.


The Board of Health held a regular meeting at
their rooms last evening; DR.. Z. e. Cox, presi.
dent, in the chair.
Mr.. Marbury reported on the resolution asking
for the amount that had been paid the sanitary
inspector for transportation purposes, that the
amount paid that officer from May l., 1875, to
February ], 1876, was S74l5, while the amount
dlsbursed to the inspector OF marine products for
the same period was SIS.
The health officer submitted the following report
of the operations OF his office for the week ending
February i, 1876: Nusauces reported, 326;
ferred, 49, abated, 312; referred to Commissioners,
l.; citizens complaints, 2 official notices issued,
-; causes OF death Investigated, S; pecuniary con-
ditions Investigated, II; burials at public expense
recommended, II; patients treated by physicians
to the poor, 173; cost Of medicines furnished by
druggists, $459l deaths from zymotic diseases in
vestigated, 5, viz Scarlet fever, > diphthera. .;
premises found in an unsanitary condition. 4; tons
Of garbage removed, SIS; dead animals removed, 80;
privies cleaned, $50. Marine products Inspec-
tions-13, $50 bushels oysters, 500 punches fish;
20 shad. Condemned-2l punches tish; 20 shad.
UnwhoIesome food condemned-36O lbs. beef, Is
lbs. pork Is lbs. bacon, lbs. mutton, lbs. sau-
sage, beeftongue, rabbit, j. chickens turkeys.
3geese, los heads cabbage, ( bushel potatoes,
peck turnips, peck parsDips. Pound report-an-
imals impounded, i;redeemed, /; killed, =; amount
realized, s..
A number OF medical volumes were received
from the chief Of the medical bureau CT the navy
for which the thanks Of the board were returned.
The board then went into executive session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
New Building Asso ,iatlou.

a meeting vas held on Monday evening at Nc
Cauley hall, Capitol Hill, for the purpose OF
forming new building ASSOCIATION ON the plan
Of the East Washington.
Mr.. J. II. Stailsy was called to the chair, an
i. b. ferguson appointed secretary.
Messrs. A. n. Meeker, John A. Butler, q 90. F.
Hardin, J. II. Stailey and the secretary, were ap-
pointed . committee to report such notifications
of the East Washington Building Association as
they may deem Of advantage TO this association.
Quite an animated conversational discussion
ensued as to the merits of the various plans. 1t
seemed TO be concedsd that the plan OF the East
Washington is the best.
The secretary was directed to prepare list for
subscriptions for stock 10 be kept in his place oil
business until the next meeting.
Quite a large number of shares were taken by
those present. The popularity Of the plan Of the
present association and its successful manage
ment give assurance Of the success Of this organ
iZation.
We understand the number Of shares will be
limited. Those who wish to make good invest
ments Of monthly savings or to buy q home fol
themselves should subscribe for stock at once
The meeting adjourned until Monday evening
February y, at $50 o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
OF Public Interest.

For thirty years there has been noimprovemsrt
in the composition Of porous plaster. The re-
cent discovery Of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has introduced to the
consumers and the public an article OF progress.
The objection to the ordinary article is Its slow
action. BENsoN's CAPCINR Porous PLASTER
overcomes this great objection by eftecting in
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster ac-
ccmplishes in days and weeks Of continuous wear.
BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLAsTKRs are pre-
First-Their composition Is OF an improved ma
ture and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable princlple-Cap-
cine-whicb, as powerful and unerring
specific, has never been equaled In the
history of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing viSor, bring almost I'M
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater certainty than any
known plaster, linimcnt or compound.
Second-They possess all the merit OF the orci-
nary porous plaster with above addition,
and will cure all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed in as
many hours as the ordinary article
effects in days and weeks OF continuous
wear.
Third-They are genuine pharmaceutical pre-
par9tion, skilliully combined, Of the
highest order OF merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, Endorsed by physicians, and arc
In no sense patent medicine.
SEABURY Il JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
To be obtained for twenty-five cents.
For sale by Drew & Gibbs, ID. p. Hinkling, X.
b. Ferguson, L. q. Bishop, and u. Stott Go.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

Among the attractions for the Centennial from
this city was shipped yesterday the machinery
for one of Reynolds fruit evaporators the largest
ever built in the United States the machine being
twenty. five feet II diameter and twenty-five feet
in beig hit, and containing eight thousand square
feet Of drying surface. 1t is to be located In
Agricultural hall, and be in operation daily.i
The Rev. u. Hudson, S. J., tas forwarded to
the Bureau CT Education a very co nplete return
from the College Of st. Francis Xavier, New
York, including view of the buildings, plans
showing internal arrangements, and historical
and statistical summary: The whole appear to
have been prepared with great care and are
models Of neatness In their way.
This institution, which belongs to the HIcksite
Quaker denomination, has forwarded to the Blu.
reau Of Education q map Of its grounds and q
series Of plans and photographic views of build.
ings for exhibition at the Centennial. These
productions are models Of care and neatness In ex
ecution, the'map being drawn to show topograph-
ical details with great distinctness. These are
accompanied by Q historical and statistical sum-
mary Of the Institution, carefully drawn up in
accordance with the directions given 10 the
special circular prepared by the Bureau OF Edu
cation for Centennial inquiries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
VIAL STATISTICS R0G iB PAST WEEK
WASHINGTON CITY RREsBYfERY MEETING
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A YOUNG aRL
CAPTURE OF A C0LoRED CURIOSITY SHOP
Miscellaneous Paragraphs OF Iaterest

weather probabilities, estimated at q. H.
In the Lake region, New England, Middle States
and South Atlantic States. rising barometer, fall
ing temperature, northerly to westerly winds, d.
minishing in force, decidedly cold and generally
clear weather will prevail, except light SHOWS in
the Lower Lake region.
Thermometric readings taken February Is, 1875,
| At the Signal Once: a. m, 800; 1885 q. m,
$50; II m, i2e; p. m. $50; ass p. m, 46o; sp,
m, $50; IL p. m, S2' Maximum, 62'; minimum.
Behrend's Patent Cstsrrh cigar sure cure.
r. b. Ferguson, pharmacist, corner Second
street and Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill.
Highest price paid for Isft-on clothing, boots,
sboes, &C., st HerIer's sI7 d street northwest
From James Beilew We have the excellent
march number OF Madame Demorest's Mirror Of
Fashions.
Six per cent. paid on deposits, payable on de-
nand. Special rates on time deposits. J. II.
6Quier & Co., bankers.
q. d. Cooke, IT,, & Co., + street, near the
Treasury, do a general banking business and buy
Srd sell District securities &c.
At the fourth regular meeting OF the Second
Cooperative Building Association, held last night,
5000 was sold at an average premium OF l93 per
cent.
DR.. Sturgis will teach invalids how to cure
themselves with electricity very low. Oftice
treatment sl.25, visit out 81; $50 Tenth street
northwest.
Oficers of State associations, concerts and dra-
matte clubs should examine Tallmadge hall be-
to- norIno other enuaoemen,s IRIS tba hast
baI in the city for ali Imrnoses centraIIv located
and on frst floor
,.antorS - - o,,n :. so,,,,rr n.v.~ana-
49, E,i.sd S,ata. ~ HI.x Conan;s Nswspape-
IdTertisinV sOency and Printing Korean a3o +
street northwest. Tallmadge block.
Company ID, washington Light fniantry corps,
have removed their armory from the building cor
nor S.venth and T. s,reets nerthvest tn GRAMS
building on PennsyIyania avenue. between sew
entsentS AND Flo hfeenth s,reets northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
Interesting Meeting Under the Auspices OF
the Presbytsry of Washington.

The weekly union services of the Presbyterians
Of this city were held on Monday evening, in the
Western Presbyterian chuSch on Ii street, (Rev
DIR. Wills') The attendance was large, and the
interest marked and solemn. The pastors and
leading laymen Of all the churches we're present
and took part in the exercises. 1t was decided to
dispense with q sermon and to make the meeting
eminently devotional Earnest and touching ad-
dresses were made by Drs. Sunderland and Noble
and Rev. MessTs. Bittinger, Pitzer and Rams
dell, Chief Justice Drake and Mr.. White. At
the conclusion Of the services a few minutes were
given TO the secondary means OF grace-the cor
dial shaking Of hands among the members Of all
the churches
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
NEW ADVERTIsENENfs,

Notice to Yale graduates.
District Supreme Court order.
Large store on 7 street for rent.
New books for sale ut Shlllingtons.
Proposals for building dam wanted.
Handsomely. furnished rooms on street.
furnished rooms on Ninth street for rent.
Furnished house near the Capitol for rent.
Six.room house on Fourteenth strest for rent.
Building association meeting at MeCauleys
hall.
Parlor and bedroom, centrally located, for
rent.
unfinished rooms on Seventeenth street for
rent.
Parlsr and chamber in lafayette place for
rent.
Auction sale Of valuable real estate by b. H.
Warner.
Auction sale Of books and stationery by Thos.
Bowling.
Thomas ]. DuHy's billIard.rOOm, GIL PsnnsJl'
vania avenue.
Msrchan. tailoring and furnishing goods at
George Berglirg's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
A Divorce Granted.

Yesterday in the Equity Court, Judge Wylie,
in the case Of Sophia l.. Mercer VS.. Van Mercer,
granted decree Of divorce, with custody Of chill.
dren, to complainant. Complainant was married
to Van ]. Mercer August Il, 1866, in this city,
BY Rev. Mr.. Trimble. For more than three years
past the defendant has been in the ha bit OF using
Intoxicating liquors to excess, and has been for
that time and fOr longer space Of time Al habit
ual drunkard; and while in that condition he has
made frequent assaults upon complainant. The
defendant is charged with having repeatedly
struck the complainant with force, and upon one
occasion, in the spring OF he struck her In her
lace, greatly brulsing II. decree was granted
plaIpant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
University of Virgins.

The Alumni Association Of the University Of
Virginia students resident in the District Of &C.
lumbis met last evening, at $50 O'Clock, in the
rooms Of the Board Of Trade. About forty ex.
students were present. The meeting was called
to order by the chairman pro tenn, (R. W. Down.
man, esq., A. p. Montague acting as secretary.
The committee appointed at previous meeting
to draft o constitution and bylaws, consisting OF
MessTs. Pike, Kent, Montague, Gait, bowman
and Prof. Frisco, made their report, which was
adopted. An election for permanent officers was
then entered into, resulting follows: President,
X. W. bowman, esq.,; vice president, Professor
Friscee: secretary, A. p. Montague, esq; treasu-
rer, e. NJ. Mathews, esq. Leigh Robinson, esq,
appeared and had his name enrolled as a member.
The society then, at 9l5 O'Clock, adjourned, sub
iect to the call Of the executive committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
Havy Yard Nntas

Orders have been received at the yard to 1T
out the United States steamer Dispatch as soon
as possible for sea. A survey was held yesterday
on one of her boats and life saving apparatus.
Tie subject Of an appropriation for dredging
The channel of the Eastern branch is now being
agnattu among tie citizens Of the eastern Sec
tion of the city. They claim that the principal
cause Of the channel being so shallow Is owing to
the fact that 80 many sewers empty on the
branch, and that the deposits therefrom NIL up
the water way. This is sensible conclusion,
and ought 10 be taken into consideration by Con.
gress.
The ladies Of the Mite Society of Christ
church give drsmatic entertainment to night
in the chapel, which should be patronizsd by all
people charitably- disposed, as this benett is
OF he ronr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
Supper.

The ladies OF the First Presbyterian church
(Four-anrla-half street) will give supper in The
parlors OF the church this evening, the proceeds
OF which will be devoted to the cause Of mission
airy work under the Ladies' Missionary Society,"
This is the entertainment Of the season, and is
given under the auspices Of q committee Of the
highest standing, prominent in the first circles OF
choicest yiands. prepared by their own hands
People who have long been boarding at hotels
and boarding houses, but who have memories OF
dishes cooked az home, will know how to sppre-
ciate this rare treat Of homemade deltcacIes and
no pains will be spared to make this affair thor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
AValusble Discovery.

DR.. q. W. Benson, q practicing physician at 10:
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid muchJ attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract Of celery and chamomils
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner
yous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
ness. This is q triumph in medical chemistry
BY NAH. He prepares II in pills, at so cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age free, to any address, and sold by all whole
sale: and retail druggists in Washington, George
town and Alexandria
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
IMPROVEMENTS.
Buildire Permits Issued RecentIy

Building Permits Issued Recently.
Inspector PIowman yesterday Issued the follow.
ing permits: Isaac y. Webster, a two story brick
dwelling, south SIDE q street, between New Jer.
sey avenue and Fifth street northwest; $780,
Aaron b. Cate, porch to residence, south side
Carroll street, between First and Second streets
southeast: SIS. Charles T. Davis, five three-story
and basement dwellings, west side Fourteenth
street, between Massachusetts avenue and N
street northwest; $4,000. James Collins, two
story frame dwelling, south side II, between Sec
ond and Third streets southeast; 800,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
A WALKING MIRACLE.

DIR. II. r. Sterens:
DEAR SIR: Though a stranger, want to inform
YOU what VEGETINE has done for me.
Last Christmas ScrofIla made its appearance In
my system-large running ulcers appearing on me,
as follows: One on each OF my arms, one on my
thigh, which extended to the seat; one my head,
which eat into the skull boDe one on my left leg,
which became so bad that two physicians came 10
amputate the limb, though. upon consultation,
concluded not to do so, my whole body was so
full of Scrofula they deemed Ii advisable cut the
sore, which was painful beyond description, aud
there was quart of matter run from this sore.
The physicians all gave me up to die. and said
thew could do no more for me. Both of my legs
were drawn uD to my seat, and 1t was thought II I
did get up again would be cripple fer life.
when in this condition l saw NEGETINE ad-
vertised, and comu enced taking 1t in March, and
followed with II until 1 had used sixteen
bottles. and this morning am going to pillow corn,
a well man. All nv tow nsmen say 1t is a miracle
TO see me round walking and working.
In conclusion / will add, when i was enduring
such great suffering from that dreadful disease,
ScIofula. / prayed to the Lord above to take me
out of this world, but as VEGETINE has restored
TO me the blessings of health. desire more than
ever to live, that may be OF some service to my
fellow men, and know OF no better way to aid
suffering humanity than to inclOse you this state
meut of my case, with an earnest hope that you
will publish IT. and II will afford me pleasure to
ply to any communication which may receive
therefrom.
am, sir, very respectfully, ,,,,r
AVERY, BERRIEN Co.. MIcn., July 10. 1872.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
THE BURNS CLUB.
Annual Election Of OResrs.

The Burns Club held their annual meeting last
Monday nigh, and elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, Colonel George
Cowle; first vice president, John Gibson; second
vice president, Thomas Somerville; treasurer, 4.
corresponding secretary, Edward Woods: Com.
mlttees the library and Literary entertainment,
on printing the new constitution, and joint com
mittee Of three to cooperate with the other
Scotch clubs in furnishing Scotia Association hall
and getting up reunion there, were appointed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
VEGETINE.
JUDGMENT OF THE PUBLIC

fully observed the wonderful cures accomplished
from the use of VEG ETINE. From its use many
afflicted sufferer has been restored to perfect
health, after having expended small fortune in
procuring medical advice and obtaining poisonous
mineral medicines.
1t now Justly remarked by all classes of people
that VEGETINE holds higher position in the
compound; and il has won its great reputation and
immense demand from actual merit.
Its medical properties ardAlterxtive, Tonic, Sol
vent and Dluretic. There Is NO disease Of the hui
man system for which the VEGETlNE cannot be
used with perfect safetys as 1t does NOT contain any
metallic or poisonous compound; 1t is composed
exclusively of barks, roots and herbs; it is very
pleasant to take: every child likes 1t. 1t is safe
and reliable, rs the following evidence will shows
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
Affections Of the Ear.

Certificate of the Rev. s. Domer, pastor of st,
Paul's English Lutheran church, Eleventh and
II streets, Washington, d. O.:
DEAR DIR. HARTLEY: My grateful acknowledg-
ments are due to you for the service recently rem
derea in the case Of partial deafness, which caused
me considera anxiety and apprehension. You
gave me such Immediate and thorough relief, and
70 impressed me with your knowledge and skill
in the treatment OF diseases of the ear, that an
compeIIsd to make this favorable mention Of the
matter and to thank you most heartily for the
blessed relief afforded me so quickly and without
pain.
Very truly, s. DoMER.
Once ard residence OF DR.. Hartley, 91s E street,
WASHINGTON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
One More Unfortunate.

A colored girl named Sallie Robertson, en-
pIoyed as house servant by Mr.. Rants, No. 1856
street northwest, attempted to end her life last
evening by taking lsudsnuu. About o'clock
she was discovered In the house suffering from
the effects OF a pretty large dose Of the poison.
DR.. Triplett was summoned Immediately, and by
administering antidotes succeeded in relieving
the girls system Of the poison. The cause Tor
commit ting the act is unknown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-16
The Alphabetical Business Directory

in this mornings REPUBLICAN contains cards OF
frst-cI9ss blsf ments in all branches Of oRsi.
nessin the District. Many persons daily feel
the need OF Just such an arrangement to enable
them TO easily md what they want. We have
aimed to make this as complete and easy OF
reference possible, and sure that 1t will be
frequently consulted by all having any kind OF
business to transact We intend to keep IL up in
reliable and convenient form, and improve it
from time to time. ANY persons not represented
in IL, that would like TO be- should send In their
cards at ence, so. IS TO get an even start with
their neighbOrs IN os desirable an advertising
medium, and one Of such universal and constant
reference as our large circulation among the best
classes must make OF thfs