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National Republican., 1876-01-29
A sWINDLING GAME.
How Senators and Members Of Congress are
Imnnsad rnnn

4hpOs6u OpUus
During the whole of this session OF Congress
band Of tramps, or what are more familiarly
known as dead beats" have carried on a syste-
matte game of sHindling in and about the lobbies
Of the Senate and House Of Representatives, and
they have been successful in obtaining large
amount Of money from Senators and members,
in sums Of from two TO ten dollars. They make
themselves familiar with the streets, names of the
prominent business men, hotels, &C., in the ctIe.
of State, through directories and by other
means; then to each, 1t is supposed IS assigned q
certain number of members of Congress and others
belonging TO that State. They then 20 to those
gentlemen, and, representing themselves as their
constituents, stating that they are in destitute
circumstances and want money enough to get
back to their homes, obtain from one delegation
alone sometimes as high as hundred dollars.
CATION they fsmiliarize themselves with things
generally in another State, asd practice the same
game.
Captain Blackford, the Chief OF the Capitol
police, who has been watching closely for some
time the man%uTres of this gang Of "rounders,"
determined to give them checkmate.
Thursday morning he informed several Senators
and Members that they would probably receive
visits from come OF the party, and asked them to
let him know Immediately If they were called
upon by any stranger asking for money. About
noon, Thursday, Captain Blackford found one Of
He RboS
pItful story Of his condition. far from home and
not cent in his pocket. Without further ado
luc OdlIdlu IcOh lue INTO CUSTODY, anu
during the afternoon nabDed three of his pals all
OF whom he locked up and afterwards sent to the
station house, where they were locked up to ap-
pear before Judge Smell. Captain BlacSford ap-
peared before the Police Court yesterday morn
ing and preferred charges Of Vsgrancy against
each, and they were sent TO the work house for
thirty days. When arraigned they gave the
names Of Henry Raymond, John Pudengash,
James Harris and William Mason, and all plead
guilty.
Upon the person of one OF them was found
large camp pocket-book, which had evidently
been stolen. 1t contained, among other papers
which may be of great value to the rightful
owner, a letter addressed to "Mrs. Kate Smyth,
Hightown, Na.;" certain articles Of agreement
between one Geo. A. Crsel and Henry NJ. Smyth;
an assignment Of Judgment OF the Circuit COURT
Of TsZewel county, Va, for $3.50, made by one
Thomas Il, Gillespie, and other papers. The
pocketb book is now in the charge Of Captain
BIackford, and the papers mentioned may give
some clue to the owner. For putting stop TO
these wholesale swindling operations in and about
the Capitol, Captain Blaekford deserves great
credit, and It is TO be hoped he will continue in
well-doiDg.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
EDUCATIONAL.
QuarterlY Examination Of the Normal School.

quarterly EXAMINATION OF the normal school.
The second quarterly examination of this school
took place yesterday in the Franklin publicschool
building, in the presence of ladies and gentlemen
interested in education, and under the supervision
ofthe committee on the Normal school.
The exercises included examinations in arith-
metic, map drawing, psychology, zoology, didac.
tics, craving, teaching in . boys secondary
school, (the subjects being reading and srith.
metic,) teaching exercises in figures, and music.
The thoroughness Of the examination and the
prompt and intelligent replies of the pupils re-
fected credit upon the teacher, Miss Lucilla E.
Smith, under whose wise and conscientious labors
the Normal school has acquired Its welldeserved
reputation. Mrs. Sarah E. Fuller, the teacher Of
drawing, examined the scholars, and the black
board exercises OF dictation and free-hand draw
ing were very satisfactory. ..
Prof. Joseph II. Daniel. the director Of music,
took part in the examination, with brief review
Of the principles Of music, and several songs
which were rendered with fine effect BY the
scholars. The following persons specially in.
dolph, Z. Champlin, B. T: Lloyd, CALEB Smith,
W. W. Curtis, Joseph NJ: Wilson, Superintendent
J. q. Wilson, Mrs. Martin, teacher Of the Fe-
male Grammar school, Fourth district; Miss
Myrick, teacher Of the Female Grammar school,
Third district; MrssA. NJ. Scott and Robt. Ball,
esq. The examination closed with some appro.
pirate remarks by Msssrs. Joseph NJ. Wilson and
John Randolph, esq.
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Cupid's Yietimf.

Thursday evening witnessed the departure OF
TWO young bachelors of the city into the realms Of
matrimony. Mr.. Z. ID. Easton and Miss Hattie
A. kaldenbaeh were united in holy marriage at
$50 o'clock at the Thirteenthstreet Baptist
church, where the pastor, Rev. DR., Cuthbert.
ofnciated. Mr.. and Mrs. Easton have left ths
city for short trip In the sunny South, and on
their return will reside at No. go a street SOUTH
east.
During the same evening, around the corner. at
the Foundry, DR.. Cleveland united MT, w.
George Lee, Of Deyonshire, England, and Miss
Louisa @. Carroll, Of this city. The future resI
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee win be In Washingt
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6-s.
AIR, "MoLLIE DARLING" ;"

Do you like the BE, darling?
Yes! by George, that do,
And when I'm smoking them a. evening
Twill give puff for you.
CHORUS:
b q darlings, purest, finest,
They are all Havana stock.
Now l say to you all, smokers,
At 80 street you m lst stop.
When you smoke the &c dsrlings
That you get at Georges store,
DJn't forget to tell your friends all
That he has plenty more.
CHORUS:
Now since Grant has smoked the darIIngs
He can never get enough.
YOu1l always tind him down on street,
Giving the Il q man a puff.
CHORUS:
L1vers cf the weed, now listen,
While / the secret do unlock,
George pays cash for the BE darlings,
And sells them for one dollar box.
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BUILDING PERMITS.
AN IMPORTANT ENTERPRISE.
Establishment of New Bank No,e Conp.n
in

in the City.
Prominent umong the new enterprises which
have been established in the city since the open.
ing Of the Centennial year is the Excelsior Bank
Note Company, which occupies the large and
spacious building on New York avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, recently
erected BY Mr.. Lehman. The president Of the
company is Nr. ]. g. Wellstood, one of the most
skillful and bestknoun engravers In this country,
whose practical experience in the delicate and
wonderful art is OF many years duration, both in
this city and in New York, where at present the
company have branch house bearing a national
reputation. The establishment OF this new and
important enterprise In this city aside from being
one step in advance toward building up the com.
merce and manufacturing interests Of the place
will also give employment, when under full way
10 over one hundred and fifty persons.
The building has the capacity for the manipu-
1Ation Of forty presses and their newly improved
geometrieal lathe, constructed recently by Mr..
DickensoH. With these facilities they will be
prepared to do some Of the finest work peculiar
70 their business ever executed in this country.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Wellstood, son Of the president Of
the company, who has had much practical exps-
rience In the business, has charge of the ma
cktnery department Of the enterprise and Is en-.
ergetically pushing the matter forward to a COM
pletion that VIII enable the establishment to com
mence work. 1t Ia one Of the most conspicuous
among the Centennial business undertakings OF
the city, and helps to make the truth more clear
that Washington must and Will become a great
businets, as well as great fashionable city.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
Commissioner Of PanIiona.

WELLINGTON, d. G, Jan. =, ISi5
To the Editor 0f The National Republican:
SIR: The attack upon the Hon. H. Al. Atkin-
son, Commissioner OF Pensions, to which refer.
ence wss made in your paper Of this morning, it
is well understood was one Of those periodical
and peculiar productions which are more fre-
guent than edifyIng. The object of those who in
stigare them u.s. If possible, to bring reproach upon
some offlcial whose place is coveted, with q view
TO provoking his resignation by excessive perss.
cution. In this case the laber Is lost. Even the
deceptive association Of Senator Ferry's name
with the scandal will not avail. The President
appointed the present Commissioner because he
had confidence in his fitness and integrity Ex.
perience has confirmed his good opinion, and no
amount Of influence could induce him to exer.
else his right Of prescription. 1t is useless to at
tempt to bring any efforts, powerful or insignif-
cant, to bear against Commissioner Atkinson.
The President regards him with increased favor
and confidence and the truth Of this assertion
has been verified by very recent events. Let US
have peace. w,
National Republican., 1876-01-29
a New Painting.

Mrs.COiburn, the artist, of our city, has recently
painted an deal head OF Sappho, tho famous
Greek poetess, which for tenderness Of conception
and beauty of colorIng has seldom been equaled.
There is thoughtful and almost sad expression
in the sof, brown eyes-a fAr.away look, as If the
spirit Of inspiration was upon her. or as If long
ing for the love which even to her was dearer ia.
than fame. The features are purely Greek yet
not altogether beautiful, though sufficiently so,
one would think, to win and bold affection. The
fair artist has certainly caught the true spirit and
character Of the celebrated lyric muse and in the
sad and dreamy look has almost given fore
shedowing Of her destiny.
Mrs. COlburn is especially happy in heads OF
madonnas and saints, cherubs and children, while
in portraits she is also fine. 1t is hoped that
friends Will persuade her to exhibit her works to
the public more often than she has hitherto done,
as her talent is deserving OF the hiEhes; appre-
citation.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
AYaluahla nilcnvarz.

DR.. Q. W. Benson, practicing physician at LOG
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, (who has
paid much: attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract Of celery and chamomils
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
ness. This Is o triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
BY mail. He prepares It in pills, at 50 cents per
box. The Doctor Is largely known and highly re.
spected In Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age ffee, to any address, and sold by all whole
sale:and retail druggists In Washington, George.
town and Alexandria.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
The Bait Railway.

The new Belt railway seems to be doing ine
business in the way of carrying ladies and chill
dren who desire pleasant ride around the most
delightful portion Of the city. The cars are the
best FINISHED and most easy. going vehicles ever
brought TO this city, and the citizens along the
route would seem to appreciate the fact from the
liberal manner in which they patrUuiZe them.
And another thing which ADDS greatly to the
patronage Of the road is in Its rednoed rates Of
iare. Five miles and over for four cents is un-
dcubtedly cheap travelling. The road has really
no terminus, and passengers can ride from any
point on the route and return for . single fare At
the west gate Of the Capitol passengers are trans.
ferred from one car TO another, 81 they prefer NOT
TO wait while the car remains on the stand. This
road opens up a short and pleasant route from
Willards hotel TO the Capitol, by Uay of the
mithsonian Institution,
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An Art NJ CHARITY

Lsst evening an cid soldier, William Spillal, Of
Maine, who has come to this city In Quest of q
pension, spilled at the Fifth precinct station for
lodgings with his wife and three small children.
The family were penniless and suffering from lack
Of food. Mr.. Frank Milliken, of the MilIiken
house, happened to be In the station at the time,
and perceiving the condition Of the applicants he
sent from his house q grateful abundance Of food.
and the unfortunate wanderers reyeled in plenty
for one night at least.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Routine Business Only Transacted.

The Board OF Health met at their rooms last
evening; DR.. e. Z. Cox, president, in the chair.
Mr.. MRrbury, from the finance committee, re-
ported bills amounting to sI,5O5 90, which were
approved, and ordered to be paid.
A communication was received from the health
Bfhcer, stating that in order to suppress the
spreading OF smallpox, 4 few weeks since he was
compelled TO destroy the clothing OF George An.
Iierson to the value Of Sl3.
The matter was referred to the committee hay
ing the SUBJECT in charge.
The hoard then Adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
1. o. 2,
Annual Election Of Officers.

At the regular meeting of Capital Tent, No. J6,
/. o. f., the following officers were elected: q. +.
Gonzenbach, Shep.; A. N. Sprague, W. Q. R.; ].
H. Surtin, d. r.; W. II. Mockabee, r. s.; L. H
Hollenberger, T. s.. J. T. Woodheld, Treas; L.
u. Mildstread, Levite; J: Luxen, l. G.; J. Z.
Miller, q. G.; e. II. Isham, Chap; e. Il. Simp-
Eon, trustee.
Att meeting of Mount Vernon Tent Ne. 6l, 1.
U. R., ofhcers were elected as follows A. c. Dan
iel, Shep.; James b. French, Q. R.; William II.
Walker, d. R.; II. L. Dyer, r. s.; Geo. A. Sim.
mons, T. s; John CaTAnaugh, T. and C.: VIM.
N. Hail, Levlte: R: II. johnson, l. G.; Charles
MacnichoI, o. e.: W. II. Walker, H. II. Arnold
and John Cockrell, trustees; Z. o. Barron and II.
II. Cook, supporters 10 the q. R; Q. Hall and q.
II. Thompson, supporters to the d. r.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
Danforth,s Uyaamite,

James I. Gilbert undertook to experiment
yesterday afternoon, at No. l407 O'Fallon street,
with burning fluid which he was trying to sell.
Or course, the fluid was "non-explosive," (" but for
some reason unknown burst the lamp in which It
was being tried into thousand Fragments; and 30
alarmed the lookers-on that q fre-alarm was
turned in from box 10. No material damage was
done. The explosive material was known as
Danforth's Petroleum Fluld.-T. Louis Demo-
eTdf. jan 25.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
The Alphsbstical Bu,insas Directory

in this mornings REPUBLICAN, contains cards of
firstclass Establishments in all branches OF bust.
ness In the District. Many persons daily feel
the need Of Just such an arrangement to enable
them to easily find what they want. We have
aimed to make this as complete and easy OF
reference possible, and are sure that 1t Will be
frequently consulted by all having any kind of
business to transact. We intend to keep 1t up in
8 reliable and convenient form, and improve 1t
from time to time. Any persons not.represented
in It, that would like to be, should send in their
cards at once, so as to get an even start with
their neighbors In so desirable an advertising
medium, and one Of such universal and constant
reference las our large circulation among the
best classes must make OF this.
National Republican., 1876-01-29

On Friday evening, February i. 1876, a. Odd
Fellows hall, will be produced the beautiful can
tata entitled "An Hour In Fairy Land, !" by the
young ladies OF the intermediate school, No. 1,
taught by Miss Emily Billing, and also beauti-
full musical charade, entitled Tho Birds and
Fairles." These pieces have been in progress of
rehearsal for some time past, and great care and
pains are being taken to produce them before the
public and the friends OF the public schools in
manner that Will reflect credit on all engaged.
The spectacular effects, grand marches, tableaux,
transformation scenes and beautiful music arc de-
scribed as exceedingly lovely and interesting, and
will be greatly enjoyed by those who may be for
tunate enough to secure tickets OF admission, as
only limited number will be sold.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
Auction Sales To-day.

BY Thos. Dowling:
At 10 O'Clock, a general assortment Of house
hold furniture.
At II o'clock, one shifting-top Brewster car
rage. Also, fifteen tons of roofing felt.
At o'clock, valuable improved property In
Georgetown, d. q.
roof dwelling, No. 1888 Y street northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 o'clock, the entire contents OF Holly Tree
Lunch Room, in Webster Law Building, on u
street, near corner OF Sixth street northwest.
At 10 o'clock, at store No. SIT Market Space,
the entire contents OF store.
By:B. H. Warner:
At4 O'Clock, valuable real estate on Seventh
street, between G and II streets northwest, known
as No. 725 Seventh street northwest.
By E. j. Sweet:
AtI:SOo'clock, q two-story and basement pressed
brick front residence on Fourth street sOusneAsr.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
OITY ITEMS.

THuRsrors IyoKY PRARL Toora POWDER
used daily Will keep tho teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
twenty-five and fifty cents per bottle.
JouygN's NOTORIOUS KID-tLovI OLBAHl
VIII renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. twenty-five cents per bottle.
THonPsoN PoMADB OPTIN1 10 equal to the
best French, and but half the prfos. twenty-five
snd ffty cents per bottle.
WILLS STRENeTHKrIre PLAsTHRs are sthe
vary best, All sold by druggists.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
Ssrieus RunaWay.

About seven o'clock last evening, as two colored
men were driving in buggy belonging to Us.
Barker, on Bridge street, Georgetown, the sni-
two men were thrown out, and one or Them. Albert
mallory, was very Eeriously, perhaps fatally In
tured. Mallory was taken to his home in Cherry
alley.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
ER PRO OF
FACTS WILL TELL.

II. r. Stevens, ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR: Allow me to say q word in favor OF
VEGETINE. During the past year have suffered
from complication Of diseases, Ilaid in bed from
the Sd OF November until the middle OF the follow
ing June, and on an average did not sit up two
hours week. Ihad eight of the best physielans In
the State, but got no help and constantly grew
worse. They agreed thai had heart disease;
phthsis, pyaemia and kidney Compliant m and Souia q
pounds. which Is much, for am naturally thin.
In June, finding was falling under the treat.
VEGkTisE, through the earnest persuasion OF
friends, and, am happy 70 state, win sood re.
up ali day. walk half mile and ride six.
am grestly encoura ged, and shall continue using
the VrGyTiNE In can gel II. am poor man,
but for the truth Of this statement refer to any
nan IN Gofstowu or vicinity.
Yours. very thankfully, A. J. BURBECK,.
Aug, ], is75. .---- Gohstown, NH.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
THE NATIONAL

and cloves, as regular diet, are good for you,
and Will give you the benedt Of the doubt Dy
thorough fnyestieation OF your case In court" and
the keeper winked at Marcus, and MARCUS winked
ut william Blackstone Coke, and they strolled
National Republican., 1876-01-29
II Will Pay You.

Call before purchasing elsewhere and note the
inducements now being offered at the popular
shoe house of 7. S. irtrell, 900 Seventh street,
corner OF l. A liberal reduction from former
rates on all cash Gales Of heavy.soled fine work
for ladies and gentlemen for a limited time. He
offers q splendid stock, including every desirable
kind, style and quality. Burt's shoes for ladies
and gentlemen a speciality.
National Republican., 1876-01-29

SUFFOLK ss., BOSTON. MASS, Nov. -, 1875.
Then personally apr cared the abov e-named Eu-
gene Z. Sullivan, and made oath that the FORE
going statement Is true, before me.
HOSEA B. BROWN.
Justice OF the Peace.
National Republican., 1876-01-29
DISTRICT. NOTES.
aYing the School Teachars

The school teachers will receive. their pay for
January on Saturday, February 5, at the usual
time and places. The tiremen will be paid at $50
O'Clock to-day.
In order to give persons in srrearsl for water
rent an opportunity to settle their bills thus saw
ing the trouble and expense OF having the water
cut OF, the water registrar has determined to
have his Office kept open from 9 to O'Clock D. m.
the remaining days Of the menth. At the expira-
tion Of that time water will be cut OF where the
rent has not been paid.
BUILDING PERMITS.
Inspector Thomas PloWman yesterday Issued
me following building permits: Mrs l.. q. Con.
zenbach, repair frame dwelling east side of
Sixth, between East Capitol and a streets north.
east; 500. Mary Ward, repair dwelling east
side Of Ninth, between d ana L streets south
west; $500. J. II. Knoch, a frame dwelling. west
side Of Delaware avenue, between Z and q
streets southwest; SlT5. John Roberts a three
story brick dwelling, north side New York ave.
nue., between First and Second streets northwest;
$780, Mary Lee, remove frame dwelling corner
Eleventh street and Massachusetts, avenue 10 \
streets; $500.
National Republican., 1876-01-29

GROCERIES.
~Oc.NoN-NN-o>0DoO00~-O0 -O0|c(o|N||N"%oO-S0ON|0|
Christmas Luxuries.
N. T. METZGER & BRO,
Az SEVENTH STREETN.
DEALERS IN
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
are now offering finest
New York Bufter,
New York Buckwheat,
Golden, Silver and Maple Drtps
ORANGE s. LEMONS,
BANANAS, FIGS,
PURPLE LISBON GRAPES,
RAISINS, CURRAETS.
CITR0N, ALMONDS,
GREN0BLE W4LNUTS,
ALL FRESH, AND OF
THE FINEST QUALITY.
Our stock Of
WINES, LIQUORS AND BRANDIES
is very full. A large stock OF
T "A BILE LU xU FlES-
CANNED GOODS.
CALIFORNIA BARTLETT PEARS,
PINE APPLES, PEACHES,
MARROWFAT PEAS,
LIMA BEANS, &c.
nrsf.ciass goods would do we'll 20 give US call as
our Stock Is fuller thsn ever before, and we guar
antee entire satisfaction.
H.T METZGER d BRO,
4t7 Seventh street..
dete-sm FINE FAMILY GROCERIES.
National Republican., 1876-01-29

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
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NEWS AND GO,SIP OF SOCIAL CIRCLES
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VEGETINE.

TRUTH is MIGHTY, AND WILL PREVAIL. !"
National Republican., 1876-01-29

ms. sFELGER Before THE sEILEE Committee
National Republican., 1876-01-29
MEDICAL.

GREAT MEDlSAEr ohErs sook AND ~
for ladies and gents. Sent free for two 90
Address, St. Joseph Medical Institute, 4HY
81, Joseph, Mo. no9-ly tAU6
National Republican., 1876-01-29
HE WANTED SOME wALL-PAPER.


Yesterday o man stood on the portico Of theClty
Hall, gazing with Q far.ot, dreamy look at the
colossal form of Abraham Lincoln on the giant
ACE and 10 BE- mild and harm
less man, whose furrowed brow and careworn
countenance bore evidence Of some deep SORROW
that was ranking and disturbing the peaceful
quiet OF his life. He seemed bound in Q charmed
spell, and his vision was apparently running far
out into the Nmitless ocean Of thought, dwelling
intently on the things Of the future. While We
we're watching this silent figure ne stretched ms
earnestly at the back OF LincolnS head, ,muttered:
"Ob Abe! Abe II you knew how the bleak north
wind whistles through the gaping cracks Of my
see the cold rain Drive through those airy spaces
and fall with relentless fury on what few potatoes
and turnips there are lett, you would hand oyer
s 3.
still kept steadfastly gazing at the Confederate
House Of Representatives and clung to the bun
ole, the man moved mournfully across the way
himself Of Ferries Of maniacal howls that were
soon the means OF hurrying him to the station
house, from whence he was sent up to the Police
Court dock.
THE BENEFIT OF DoUBT.
81 believe your name is"
"William Blackstone Coke" said the prisoner,
interupting the keeper.
uStuoy the law, ~ he again put in.
uFfom the time whereof the memory Of man
runneth not to the contrary"
"Where do you find"
sin the civil and ecclesiastical law all things
are found that regulate and protect society"
sshslI take advantage of his own wrong"
"Ths prisoner should have the benent Of the
doubt"
swell, If that's the case, young man. 1t might
DO well to state that doubt whether gin cocktails