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The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
FATALITY OE KISSING.

The Rochester Union condemns the
promiscuous kissing of children. and
style it pestilent, if not murderous. Ad.
dressing an imaginary person, the Union
goes on to say: '.Do you remember call
ing on your dear friend, Mrs. Brown, the
other day with strip of flannel around
your neck. Then when little Flora came
bouncing into the room didn't you pounce
upon her demonstratively, call her a pre-
ciols little pet, and kiss her? Then you
serenely proceeded to describe the dread
ful sore throat that kept you from prayer
meeting the night before. You had no
designs OH the dear child's life, we know
nevertheless you killed her as surely as if
you had fed her with strychine or arsenic
Your carelessness was fatal. Two or
three days after the little pet began to
complain of sore throat, too. The sym
toms grew rapidly alarming and when
the doctor came the single word diptheria
eXplainey it all. To-day little mound
is the sole mements of your visit" The
Union concludes with the following "a
single kiss has been known to affect a
whole family; and the most careful NAV
be in condition to communicate the dis
ease without knowing it. Beware, then
of playing Judas, and let the babies
alone
The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
SUCCESSFULLY

Interfering invariably cured in one shoe
ing.
knuckling and knee sprung horses are
Immediately benefited and left in condition
to the aid of which nature soon effects per-
mancnt cure.
Iameness from cOrns instantly removed
immediate relief given in eases of acute
founder.
Diseases of the above nature. and various
others pertaining Ia the foot and leg. hereto
fore considered incurable by the cod
school, Veterinarians, are, by judiciouS
application of the dunbar system, relieved
and cured.
Anatomical specimens exhibited at the
officc, showing cause and effect.
Having been at great expense to acquire
n thorough knowledge Of the subject and
being the only smiths in the State TO whom
Mr.. Dunbar has impaired his valuable
method OF treatment, / am prepared 10
treat the worst case the public may bring
forward.
/ employ only competent men and pcr-
sonally supervise all operations
OFFICE Ill AND 1I3 ORANGE SITS.
DAVID WOOLMAN.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
A Foolhardy Man Goes 60 sleep with
Boa- CONSTRUCTOR.

Sam johnson, of this city, formerly
Deputy Constable, came very near losing
his life lately, and ifhe had there would
have been general impression of opin-
ion that he tempted his fate by an ex-
hibition of singular foolhaIdincss and =
strange contempt of the most ordinary
prudence. For some time johnson had
the care of an immense snake of the boa
constructor species. This sweet boon
was left in Johnson's charge by the pro-
prietor of one of the side shows that was
with Howes circus ON its late visit to
this place. The snake had been sick, and
fearing that ii would die lift was carted
about from place to place, its owner made
an arrangement with johnson to take
care of it until such time as it should be
sent for to again appear IN the exhibi-
ton Sam has paid all needed attention
to his snakeship. and the huge boa has
quite recovered from his illness under
considerate and careful attention. John
son had tried TO establish friendly rela-
with the snake, and fattered himself that
he had succeeded very we'll. Two or
three nights ago, when the weather turn
cd so suddenly and severely cold, john
son found that the boa was benumbed
with cold apparently half dead. With
a strange disregard ofconsequences, he
took the half frozen snake from its box,
and placedit in his own warm bed, from
which he had risen. He then returned
to bed intending when the snake siioald
revive from its chilled and benumbed
condition to replace it in its box. I'm
fortunately johnson fell into doze, and
then into deep sleep. From his sound
slumbcr he was awakened by horrible
sense of suiiocation about his chest. lie
awoke to find himself in the terrible coils
of the boa constructor, who had been
warmed to life and fury in Johnson's bed.
The unfortunate man comprehended in
an instant his fearful danger. Great
drops of sweat started to his brow as in
an agony of horror he realized the nature
of his peril. With the energy of despair
he grasped the snake with both hands.
and, with almest supcrllman strength,
and in a manner he can scarcely recall,
last in nuncoilnIhateful folds
from his body, dragged the struggling
boa to its box, and safely secured it in its
old quarters. \ severe nervous attack
the fright and horror the
strange combat had occasioned, and not
another wink did johnson sleep that
night. lie can congratulate himself that |
he escaped so easily, and that senseless
did not receive the fatal punish |
ment it inyted.-[ Kansas city Mat.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
WHAT WE ARE COMING To.
10 The Editor Of Ths N'ncLI

SIR; II the people will admit of the use
ct the patent returning board as now
established in Louisiana, Florida and
South Carolina, for the purpose OF hay-
ing their election for President and Vice
President of the United States subyert.
ed and transformed, they must expect
that in all other States where the Re-
publican party is in power similar re.
turning boards will be established under
color of law which will virtually do away
with all future elections, and the great
boast of our people governing themselves
Will be kownn only in history.
Exit Republic.
Enter Anarchy! l.. II.
December 8, 1876,
The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
THE MISS HOUSTONS' \
Select Day and Boarding &iut
COMMENCES AT 900 DELAwARl Irksua.
uSEPTEMBER. 1876.

These young ladies are thorough educate
Of the most refined kind, in mind. mann!
and spirit. We are sure the greatest ju;ti>
will be done to all pupils iutrusted TO thd
care. To teach the young 10 think, to DR.
out the young mind and TO pour instruc!ili.q
out of one mind into another with fsclliI
aid In a way that is useful and delightful q
ha ny art. and this is the method and ch 'rl
ter of these young ladies, Their .prosped
Is AZ limited mite and fiIlipT ap Those who vii
the advantage of their instruction should
ply soon. The location is healthy and cony \,
nient. directly on the street car route.
pupil hcm the heart Of the. city 10 any
pleasar .ea'her could step in and get Gui
the doo., and in other weather the walS ss
vigoratinR and healthy. aasio-u
The daily gazette., 1876-12-12
A Plethora of Coal.

There are one hundred and eleven
thousand tons of coal at Port Richmond,
belonging to the Philadelphia and Read. .
ing Coal and Iron Company. President
Gowen has ordered all Operations to be
stopped IN one-third Of the whole mum.
Der OF the Company's collieries, The
others Will run until the end of this
month,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
THE REVIVAL.
The Meetings Observation-Disclosures Meeting
at the Capitol.

Mr. Hammond and other gentlemen addressed
a very large meeting Saturday morning at the
corner of Four-and- half street and the Avenue
After the opening services in church Rev W. 5.
Hammond read number Of requests for prayer,
among them being for q scOfer, for young lady,
for Sabbath-school class, for husband, Tor
young man, for a brother, for two sons and two
daughters for sick sister, for an only son, Tor an
aged brother in Texas, for father, for minis
tiers son, for family in great distress, and many
Others Addresses were made by Mr.. Aaron Coe.
Col Hyatt president Of the Military Academy at
Chester, and ReTs. Ueuver, RANKIN, Sunderland
meeting was held on Saturday afternoon in
the Methodist Protestant church at Georgetown,
and was addressed by Mr.. Hammond ana others
WY meetipr for Young converts was held in the
evening in Calvary Baptist ehurch anu was pin
cipally devoted TO experiences oy young men,
ali of whom were earnest in their appeals TO their
former associates (many Of whom were presently
TO change their course and habits and follow their
example. Addresses , Were e,t aaue Uy IL hAnAil
The Buell. family we're present, and sung their
various selections very artispeally'
yEsTERpAY's MEETINGS.
An out-door meeting was held at the Capitol
yesterday Afternoon Inc audnenG ge rnaS ann
There must have been from first to last no fewer
than twelve thousand persons present.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Hammond and
Coe and Col, Hyatt Dir. Bentley sang with his
usual sweetness. At the close an interesting IN
quiry meeting was held.
In the evening MI. Hammond preached to
large gathering. ,-oo,, 81, 1,r,,o
readiny injecting will be held in Rev. DIR. New
mans Church at il:SO O'Clock. This evening meet
ings will be held in the churches 81 the Key: NJ.
Patch, Rev W. s. Hammond, Rev. u. Nooie,
Rev. DR.. Gray and the Baptist mission on sixth
street east, near Capitol Hill. There wiii also De
meetings at Georgetown and baitlp9Te. a..
The directors Of the Washington Market Com
pany have offered the B-street wing OF Seventh
Street market TO the committee, ana grand
mass meeting will be held there on thursday
evening neN. r.sr.fr.r.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
NLBeuRN N COURT.

postronement Of the Case Until To-morrov.
The case Of the writ Of habeas corpus for the
body Of Hallet Kilbourn came up before Chief
Justice Cartier last Saturday morning. There
were present Messrs. Robert Christy and Samuel
Shellabarger, representing Sergeantat-Arms
Thompson, Who was also In attendance, and
Messrs. Carpenter, voorhees,, Dayidge, Eldridge
and Jetfries for Mr.. Kilbourn. The courtroom
was crowded by persons DESTROYS Of witnessing the
proceedings and seeing what course his Honor
would pursue. As the answer was not made, they
met with . disappointment in beholding no further
developments. u .r
Chief Justice Cartier presiding. the Hon. Samuel
Shellabarger, on behalf Of the Sergeantat- Arms,
Thompson, OF the United States House Of Repre-
sentatiyes presented few remarks 70 the seg ah
{ counsel for the petitioner were present, the
court directed them 20 be sent for, In few min
Ites Msssrs Carpenter Eidrsdgs NeStinee,'
- After some consuItation~Mr. voorhees, said:
Upon consultation ~ rs ascertained that M. Gar
parchment matter before the Senate, and has an
engagement in the Supreme Court on Wednes-
day. have some matters on hand that cause me
TO contemplate q brief trip West. We have,
therefore, come to the conclusion to submit this
proposition: That the counsel for the respondent
make their return on Tuesday next, and we meet
the court and the gentlemen on Friday next pre-
pared TO argue such questions as may arise.
The Court. We will dispose Of the future when
We meet on Tuesday, If 1t be agreeable to counsel.
Our object 10 to ascertain whether we have or
have not possession Of case. wehave not gotten
ont, and it is uneIecuted. This Is consideration
making response to that writ, and when we
have met that question we will dispose of the
balance We Will postpone the further considera-
tion Of the matter until 10 O'Clock on Tuesday
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
"NFLATI0N.n
Locke and Gaylor's New Comedy at the Ma.
tional Tonight

The new comedy-drama, Imitation, u dramatized
by D. r. Locke petroleum V. Nasby) and Chas.
Gaylor, the veteran dramatist, from Mr.. Locke's
letters on imitation, will be produced for the first
time in Washington, at the National. The play
was first produced in Buffalo in March, and was
pronounced by the press of that city positive
The play is broad satire from beginning to end.
Bascom, the grocery keeper at the Corners, sud
denly demands cash in advance for liquor, which
strikes terror to the hearts Of the impecunious
citizens Of the CROSSROADS. Nasty lodges the
trouble by offering TO give his note for what he
needs, insisting that, SO long as people take Il,
It is as good as greenback. This gives him the
idea Of the Coincidence and Trust Company"
which he at once establishes, and its issues, based
solely upon "fath,n are accepted. Tho era in
prosperity sets in" Railroads, turnpikes and
buildings projected by the dozen, and as there
Is no limit to the issue, everybody stands up TO
his middle in money. Nasty goes to the Legisla-
ture to get charter for the banks, and dips into
lobbying. .
With the refusal of the Legislature to grant the
charter the faith Of the people weakcns, and the
inevitable crash comes. OF course, pleasant love
succession of broadly humorous scenes, as might
be expected from the fact that Deacon Pegram,
1sacker Gavitt, Colonel McPelter and all Of the
Cross Roads characters are presented in the flesh.
In addition TO its humor, 1t conveys very whole
some moral.
The character of Nasty, ex-postmaster and
president Of the bank, is assumed by Mr.. John w.
Jennings one of the best character actors In New
York, and he makes a rich presentation of the
part. The press Of the cities In which It has been
produced are unanimous in praise Of his acting, as
well as Of the play. We have no doubt that the
parts will take as firm hold upon the favor OF a
Washington audience.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
The Presidsnt at Mount Vernon.

Last Saturday morning President Grant, ac'
companied by his wife, paid visit to the navy
yard. and were received by Commodore Patterson
and Captain Badger. A salute Of twenty-one
guns was also.hred in honor of the visitor. After
tarrying for few moments they proceeded 70
the torpedo beat Alarm where they were met by
Admiral Porter and other officers and several
ladies. Stepping on board, the lines were cast
off and the.boat.steamed down the Potomac as far
be MOUND Fernon, where 1.-THE party landed anu
spent some time in strolling about the grounds
About O'Clock they re-embarked on the home
ward "trip. and during the journey were treated
to several torpedo experiments. The navy yard
was reached At o'clock, and, after partaking OF
o lunch, the President and lady proceeded to the
Executive Mansion, expressing themselves as
greatly pleased with tho Hav's enjoyment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
General George Il. Thomas.

In our issue of last Wednesday we stated that
Miss Ransom had, through DR.. Dexter, commits
sioner, of this city, received an invitation from
John Sartain and other Centennial commission
ers to forward her grand historical painting OF
General Thomas, the hero Of Chickamauga, to
Philadelphia, and 1t should have place in the
art gallery proper Of the Centennial Exhibition.
The removal Of this trulyigreat work Of Ameri-
can art unique entirely original, and masterly in
evccution. should not, if possible, be permitted,
i,s proper and permanent place being either In
the National Senate chamber or the House Of
Representatives: First, because the members of
the Army Of the Cumberland" in their recent
reunion, after critical examination Of this peer
less production Of American art, unanimously
and with great enthusiasm adopted resolution,
offered by General Fullerton, Of St. Louis, "most
respectfully asking that 1t be placed in the Capt.
itol peTnanentiyi" seeon9, because Of the great
risk OF injury by transportation and loss " 1re,
There Is no copy Of this Incompatible life-sife
historical portrait and II could not be reproduced.
Its treasures Of art to adorn neighboring city,
but should hold out every inducement to call
visitors here, and entertain them as well as posi-
Bile when they come. In case:the picture is kept
here II should in honor to the memory Of the hero
Of whom it is SO marvelously correct likeness, If
for no other reason, be assigned to prominent
and permanent place in the Capitol
Miss Ransom, we understand, is also asked for
her fine, full-length portrait Of Chief Justice
Chase, painted by her In 1854, when he was Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. This painting should also
well as the many other paintings in herssuperb
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
Briscow, the colored Pedestrian.

John Briscow, the colored pedestrian, who be-
gan his fifty hour walk without sleep or rest at
the billiard saloon Of John Wallace, corner Of
TRirteenthrstreet and Pennsylyania avenue. last
lIursday evening at O'clock, discontinued walA-
ing las. Saturday at i:lo p m, on account OF his
condition, :havingIwnlkedi forty-four consecutive
hours and ten minutes. At II O'Clock Saturday
morning he became discouraged, ::and rstated that
he was afraid he could not stand the test. He
still continued walking, and It is supposed that
after l. o'clock he was devoid Of reason on ac-
count Of the craIed condition OF hfs brain, prob
ably caused by the strain upon his nerves and
muscles. About o'clock his hackers sent for .
physician, and DR.. Lincoln responded to the call,
and. after seeing the pedestrian, the Doctor in
iofined the friends of Briscow that. he could NOT
continue walking one hour longer If he wished to
iiVe, ana, as Il was, his chances for living were
very poor He therefore discontinued his walk at
feat by five hours and fifty minutes.
Amer stopping he was carried TO an ante-r0om,
and there rubbed down. His appearance was
almost INDISPENSABLE and sickening. On his left
side there was o large lump about the size Of
medium water pitcher, and under his heart was
another hard lump the size of an egg. The
swelling and misery which he had previously sus-
tanned in his legs had abated and assembled to his
head. His eyes had become fxed, and 1t seemed
that modification had taken place in his body. If
Briscow was conscious Of his suferings he must
vice of DR.. Lincoln, Briscow's hackers imme-
diately removed him to his residence. He has
been known to walk fifty-fve consecutive hours
without sleep OF rest. k.~saa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
CITY ITEMS.

Use THuRsToN's Ivory PEARL Tooth Pow
DER. A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and discooration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel.
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. Twenty five and fifty cents per
bottle.
TKoMPsoN's PoMApE OPTIME, for dressing the
hair. This fine 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, IL cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial, equally to the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life or the silver streaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joyens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
VEGETINE.
VEGETINE
=
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and In
= vigorates the Whole System.
IT'S MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent and
Diuretic.
VEGETINE

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the juices Of
carefully-selected barks, roots and herbs, and so
strongly concentrated that IL will eectGally erad-
the system every faint of Scrofula Scrofu
ous Humors, Tumors, Cancer, GancSTous Humor,
Erysipelas, Salt Rheum, Syphillitc Diseases, Cam
kerr Faintness at the Stomach and all diseases that
and Chronic rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal Complaints can only be eneetualy cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptiye Diseases OF the Skin,
Pustues, Blotches, Boils, letter, Scalhead and
Ringworm, VEGETiNE has never failed to effect q
permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints, Dropsy,
Female Weakness, Leucorrhea, arising from inter-
nal liberation and uterine diseases and general de.
blity, VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes of
these complaints. 1t invigorates and strengthens
the whole system, acts upon the secretiye organs,
allays Inflammation, cures liberation and regulates
the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness,
Paptation of the Heart. Headache, Piles, Nervous
and general prostration Of the nervous system
no medicine has given snch perfect satisfaction as
the VEGETINE. 1t purifes the blood, cleanses all
Of the organs and possesses controlling power over
the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom We
know to prescribe and use IL in their own families.
In fact, vEGETINE Is the best remedy yet discov-
cred for the above diseases and is the only reliable
BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before the public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
Northea,ts. a s-..ol d the City.

There is decided growth in the northeastern
section Of the city within theIp past two years. A
large number Of houses were erected last year,
and this spring many more:buildings are in pro-
gress. While the houses. are not Of the most
costly or ornamental, theyare Of that class which
conduce TO the real prosperity and stability of q
city, being owned and occupied very largely by
Industrious laboring men and persons Of moderate
means. This growth has caused demand for
additional street railroads to supply that portion
"a me city lying between the Seventh-street and
the Columbia lines, and 1t would be useful i'm
proyement, as well as lin timela paying invest
ment, TO build such line, and IL Its route could
be extended to Glenwood cemetery, giving q
passage for q single fare, It would be stin more
advantageous for the public. '
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
sovereigns Of Industry.

The District Council, Sovereigns Of Industry,
have recently Installed the following officers: @:
3. Treyitt, president; Charles Colne, vice presi.
cent James Y A. Randall, secretary; Davis S.
Green, treasurer; A. N. Meeker. steward. Jobn
Z. German, assistant steward. and Miss I,IIJie
De SOFIA Wood, lecturer.
onWednesdsy next another council will be adj
ded to the Order, to be located near the Govern.
ment printing office, Of which Mr.. William Van
Week, Of the Post Once Department, is elected
president. This will make the ninth eounciI IN.
stituted in this city. Uniontown Is the next paee
the SoYereigns propose TO establish a council
There viii be one IN every section Of the city and
wfthxheir depot Of supplies centrally located are
prepared 70 MAKE war upon n0nopSliss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
Smothered 70 Death,

Information was brought TO the Eight precinct
station Navy Yard last Saturday morning that
q dead colOred infant had been found at house No.
1o0s Fourth street southeast, and from the crcum-
stances connected with the case it was supposed
that the child had been murdered Deputy Caro-
ner DR.. French Hartigan made IAN investigation,
and after a careful examination concluded that
the child came TO its death through the mother
Sallie Peyton, who accidentally smothered il
while sleeping with her in the bed. burial
certificate was issued In accordance with this fact
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
Lincoln Monument.

as early as O'Clock yesterday morning and
during the day large crowds Of visitors cOngre-
gated at Lincoln park to view the Lincoln monu-
ment. Many ideas were advanced by the specta-
tors but all were highly eulogistie Of the success
OF the sculptor, Mr.. Thomas Ball. As Lincoln
park is accessible 10 the public on account of rail
road convenience there is no doubt but that for
some time large crowds will eopgregate there
and during the coming summer 1t viii be one OF
the most fTequented parks in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-17
The Professional Sneak Thieves.

Geo. Perrie and Alice West, the twoproiessiOnal
sneak thieves, who robbed a desk in the eonfec-
tionery store Of Mr.. Geo. Kraft, No. lT4s Pennsyl
Vania avenue, one evening last week, were
brought before Judge Smell last Saturday morn
ing. They waived an examination, and were held
for the grand jury in the sum Of 900 each, in de-
fault Of which they were committed to iafl Pre-
vious to going they were charged with robbing
the residence Of Mr.. VIM. A. Wflmuth No. llOs +
gWeT this charge, L -FT