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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
The Railroad Accident.

An inquest was held at noon yesterday at
the First precinct station over the body of John
NJ. Burkhardt, the laborer who was killed
Tuesday while working on the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad, near the tunnel, by train
OF the Midland road. The testimony of the
engineer, Michael Lynch, and the fireman,
John Kehoe, was taken, to the effect that
Burkhardt was at work on the road bed, with
other men, when the train approached. At the
sound of the whistle the other men stepped
from the track, but Burkhardt continued
to work until the engine was within twenty
five feet of him. He then stepped 10 the right
instead of the left and was struck The engine
was reversed, hut not in time to prevent the
accident. Burkhardt appeared to be bewil-
dcrcd when he looked up. A verdict was re-
turned that death resulted from being struck
by engine Is, of the Virginia Midland railroad
ard that it was accidental. Burkhardt leaves
a wife and three children in destitute circum-
stances
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
JACOB C. HAZELEY.
Real Native African in the National Capital.

Mr.. Jacob c. Hazeley, an educated native
African, better known as Mr.. Hazeley, the
celebrated African lecturer, is now in this city.
Mr.. Hazeley has recently arrived in this coun-
try from West Africa direct, and is the first
time he has been to the States. He is a men,
Der Of the press at the Centennial, and repre-
sents a London paper called the African Times.
He delivered some interesting and important
lectures at New York and Brooklyn, and also
lcctured in several churches in Philadelphia
He lectured on Monday last at the Ebenezer
church, Georgetown, and on Tuesday night at
the Nineteenth-st Baptist church, and last
night at Union Bethel church, and will lecture
tonight at EbcneZer NJ. Z. church, Capitol
Hill, and on Friday night at Alexandria. Mr.
Hazeley is also traveller, and Travelled extern
siyely into the interior. He Travelled up the
great Cavalla river, back of Cape Palmas, in
Liberia, and into the interior of that country
in company with the well-known Selim Aga,
the Egyptian traveller, who was cruelty muir
dered last October by the ''Greboes," the
aborigines Of Cape Palmas. Mr.. Hazeley has
also Travelled in the gold regions on the Gold
Coast, in West Africa, and visited the gold
mines in that country. He was born and edu-
Gated at Freetown, Sierra Leone, a British
colony on the western coast of Africa. Mr..
Hazeley visited the Treasury Department and
Senate Hall last SATURDAY.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HUMPHREYS
Meeting Of the Special Committee.

The special committee, Hon. WV. Warren,
chairman, to whom were referred the charges
preferred by Gen. r. D. Mussey against Judge
Humphreys, had session yesterday morning,
and a number of members of the bar were
present. Among those examined were Messrs.
A. G. Riddle, W. F. Mattingly, Francis Miller,
NJ. F. Morris, James Fullerton, R. Ross Perry,
John C. Wilson and William A. Meloy. They
all testified that in their judgment Judge
Humphreys was unfit for the position he now
occupies, being deficient in legal knowledge
and professionally discourteous to members of
the bar who had business to transact before
him. 1t was also testified that he had bor-
rowed money from Mr.. Merrick, knowing the
money to belong to. trust funds, and that his
conduct after the daily recess was such. as to
be ascribed to intoXication only. Testimony
was also given tending to show that he dis
eliminated against some members of the bar;
would not allow or would limit argument: re-
fused or unnecessarily delayed signing eXcep-
lions to his rulings, and on one occasion tried
to shield the Register of Wills, when the latter
had intentionally rendered excessive bill of
fees. The witnesses all empnatically asserted
that Judge Humphreys had made himself a
laughing stock and thrown discredit upon the
Office be holds. They also testified that mem
bers of the bar avoided, as much as possible,
to try any cases before him, but generally con-
tinued them.
The committee journed until this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
NATIONAL RIFLE CLUB.
Project for Contest Of Celebrated Teams.


A meeting was held at the Board Of Trade
rooms last evening of citizens interested in form
ing national rife club in this city, and in in
ducing the several celebrated teams who will
participate in the Centennial riae contests at
Creedmoor to enter in q contest to be held in
Washington. Mr.. James Z. Bell was called
to the chair.
Col. j. o. P. Burnside explained the object
OF the meeting, He spoke Of the rife practice
which has been going on for some time at the
race course at Benning's, where five hundred
ward range has been established. He consid-
cred that there would be great advantages in
having a contest of the great teams here this
fall, aside from furnishing week of fine rife
exhibition.
lie stated that, in his opinion, if enough in
terest was manifested in this city, there would
he little difficulty in getting the American and
foreign teams to come. Excellent ranges of
from two hundred to thousand yards could
be obtained at Mr.. Hills race track, and that
gentleman had consented to allow the ranges
to be established there. He proposed, as the
Creedmoor prizes would be prizes of honor, to
offer prizes of money in large enough sums to
make it profitable for the teams TO come, and
so arranged that each of the visiting clubs
would win prize. He thought that $4,000 in
gold could be raised and divided in nine prizes,
IN such manner that none of the clubs need
go away empty handed.
Mr.. Cooper Maginn suggested the propriety,
in the event of the project being actively
pressed, of inviting the military organizations
of the country to compete, and in offering in
ducements for them also. His views were
heartily concurred in by others in the meeting.
committee of five was elected to consider
the feasibility of the project, as follows: Col.
10. P. Burnside, Capt. VIM. G. Moore, Com
psny A, W. L. l.; Col. r. l. Fleming, D. c. NJ;
t. E. Roessle and Capt. Donald McCathran,
Company B, W. L. l.
After little further discussion the meeting
adjourned for one week, when the report of
the committee will be heard. The committee
will open correspondence with Major Fulton,
captain of the American team, and learn def
nteIy whether there is any probability of the
several teams visiting this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
To Tailors, shosmakers, Carpenters, Brick
LAYERS Parsons of SedeutarY Habits


Persons who work in damp places, and to all
persons whomsoever IL may concern, the ma
ture of whose work is such that you have con-
tracted . lame back, a weak back, an affection
of the spine, shooting pains in the bs.ck and
sides, rheumatism, kidney affections, ruptuTes,
sprains, bruises or great soreness in any part
of the body. You will find yourselves imme-
diately relieved by using one of Benson's Cap
cine Porous Plasters, the best remedy for these
troubles known-a quicker, safer, surer,
neater and more pleasant remedy than ordi-
nary porous plasters and liniments. Benson's
Capcine Plaster is o combination of the purest
India rubber and other gums with Capciue-a
powerful external stimulant, and the quickest
pain relieyer ever invented. 1t is superior to
electricity and more certain. Price of Ben
sons Capciue Plaster is 25 cents. For sale by
all druggists. SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
Extending telegraph Lines,

The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company,
which, it will be remembered, recently fitted
up and established their main Office in Kid
wells building, near Fourteenth street, have
just completed a line to Alexandra, Va,
which will connect that city with all the prin-
cipal cities of the United States and Canadas,
and with foreign countries by direct cable
The citizens of Alexandria may congratulate
themselves on the timely accession, as it takes
the place of the Southern and Atlantic Tele-
graph Company, which has just been absorbed
by the Western Union. The Atlantic and
Pacific Company's Office was opened on Mon
day at reduced rates, and it is hoped that a
liberal patronage will encourage the opposition
company to make the rates still lower.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27

Parties desiring storage for household fur
niture or merchandise should not fail to give
Messrs. Duncanson Bros. call. They have
large and spacious warerooms over their auc-
ton store, CO ner NiOih ard streets north
west, which they use for this purpose, and any
who should desire an advance can get 1t in
cash 10 any amount. Parties having goods
sold can get the amount of sales with check in
full Tor the same within tweDty-four hours
after sale. This firm ranks among the first in
auction houses, and all business intrusted to
them receives prompt attention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
Tempted BY q Pair Of Pants.

A pair of pants hung suspended from a
stick in front Of Mr.. Hermann's clothing store
yesterday morning. Henry Barber, dusky
citizen, happened by, and feeling deeply his
penurious circumstances, and being painfully
conscious of the neglected condition of his
own pants, from the rear of which foated a
tattered white rag, he eyed the pants tossed
gently about in the breeze until the tempter
got the better of him. He seized the pants
and sloped. His sloping was in vain. Officer
Cooper saw the theft, gave chase and captured
Henry in house on Eighth street. Justice
Mills fined him five dollars and sent him I'D
for thirty days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
The Ladies' Flower Mission.

The regular weekly meeting of this Mission
was held on Tuesday morning at the New
York-avenue church. The attendance was
larger than usual, and contributions of flowers
were received from General Babcock, Mrs.
General Eastman, Hon. George Taylor, John
Douglass and Mrs. Paul, (which were distrib-
uted among the inmates of Columbia Hospi-
tai, st. AIMS Asylum, Epiphany Home and
one of the Orphan asylums. Hon. Henry A.
Willard furnished a carriage for this purpose
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
District Republican Club.

Last night well-attended meeting of the
District Republican Club was held at Parker's
hall. Mr.. W. A. Cook presided, and Mr..
Geo. Stewart acted as secretary. A motion
was offered and carried that the club should
move their headquarters to Saks' hall. Prep
arations were made for the removal of the
furniture and the hanging of flag from the
new headquarters.
The decoration committee was increased by
the following gentlemen being added to it.
Charles H. Marshall, Thomas w. Chase, VIM.
Boron and Jas. Garner. After some miscella-
neous business the club adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
CITY ITEMS.

STILL MANUFACTURING
Goods for the Heated Term,
Nuns Cloth Sacks, 81 to 40 breast,
Black Alpaca Sacks, Gray Alpaca Sacks,
Serge Sacks, Pants and Vests,
Linen Busters, Alpaca Busters,
Boys Linen Suits, Long and Short Pants,
Youths and Mems Linen Suits,
White Duck Vests some to fit as high as IS breast.
Prices Low.
Jean and Linen Drawers,
Gauze Undershirs, long and short sleeve, "a to 10
breast,
White and COlored Lawn Ties, &C., &c.
NOAH WALKER & Co.,
62j Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
Another Old Citizen Gone.

The public will learn with regret of the
death of Mr.. Samuel Stettinius, which &C.
CURED at his residence yesterday morning, at
2:30 O'Clock. He was clerk in the Sixth
Auditors Office at the time of his death, an
aged member of the Wesley Chapel NJ E.
church and one of the originators of the
present Sabbath-school system. He was one
of the first members Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association, and a member of the Society of
the Survivors Of the War Of 1872
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
Auction-Sales To-day.

By United States Marshal:
At 10 O'Clock, lot No. 40, in square No. $40.
By Thomas Bowling:
At O'Clock, two-story brick dwelling,
northerly one of three together, on New Jer-
sey avenue, near L street northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At O'Clock, improved property on Seventh
street, between r and S streets northwest.
Also, on Seventh street, between N and o
streets northwest.
By James Guild:
At 10 O'Clock, the surplus stock of dry
goods of A. King Chandler, S22 Seventh street
northwest, at the. store No. 63S Pennsylvania
avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
The Kane Divorce Suit.

The complaint of Mrs. Nellie c. Kane,
daughter of Naval Constructor. Pook, against
Chaplain J. j. Kane, United States navy, ask
ing partial divorce from her husband on
account of cruel treatment, which has been
pending. for.some months in the Supreme Court
Of New York, was dismissed by Judge Bar
nard, in Brooklyn, q few days since, with
out costs, and the custody of the children
awarded TO the father. The plaintiff failed to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
stssm HAT without Cost Of stsam.

We manufacture and put up the various
patents of the Colds Heating Company fur
naces, suitable for the smallest dwelling or
the largest public buildings. The new Abbott
school building, in which these heaters are
placed, is admitted to be the best heated pub
lie building in the city.
SMiTH, BIRGE & Co.,
1014 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
Ratification at Alexandria,

There will be ratification of the Republican
nominations at Alexandria tonight. Hon
Martin l. Townsend, of New York; Mark q.
Dunnell, of Minnesota; c. G. Williams, of
Wisconsin; Gen. Wickham, J. II. Plat, NJ. d.
Ball and Francis Miller, of Virginia, and Hon.
J. H. Rainey, Hon. H. s. Foote and others have
been invited to address the multitude. A train
will leave the Baltimore and Potomac depot at
Z o'clock, returning at IL o'clock. The fare
for the round tripis twenty-five cents. A grand
rally is expected, and it is hoped there will be
large attendance from Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
MINER NORMAL SCHOOL,
FOR COLORED PERSONS.

This Institution, supported mainly by funds col;
under new and favorable auspices on the 18th day
of September next, No. 1913 street northwest,
in THIS CITY.
Candidates for admission, of either sex. must be
at least sixteen years of age of good moral charac
Ter and must pass q satisfactory examination in
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Gram
mar and the History OF the United States: ENami-
nations for admission to take place at the School
house on the day above named at "a. m.
TERMS:
Tuition free to persons Intending to teach, and
residing in the District of Columbia.
Persons, non-residents Of the District, or not in
tending to teach, tuition per annum, 5000.
All pupils will pay for incidental expenses e.
For further information apply to any member Of
the School Board.
John NJ Langston, Miss Georgianna A. Boutwell,,
Mrs. Ellen O'Connor, Washington, ID. c.
iy12- N EM2m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

You are asked every day, through the columns
Of newspapers and by your druggist, to use some
thing for dyspepsia and liver complaint that you
know nothing about, and you get discouraged
spending money with but little success. Now, to
give you satisfactory proof that GREEN'S AuaUsT
FLOWER will cure you of dyspepsia and liver
complaint, with all its effects, such sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness,
coming up of food after eating, low spirits, &C.,
we ask you to go to any druggist in Washington
and get sample bottle Of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, a regular size,
for rs cents. Two doses will relieve you. CHAs.
SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
oARPETS,

Carpets.
We take pleasure in calling the at.
tenttOn of purchasers to our very large
and complete assortment of FOREIGN
AND DOMESTIC CARPETS, which Ne
have Just received, viz:
FRENCH MOQUETTS,
ENGLISH ROYAL WILLOWS,
ENGLISH ADMINISTER,
ENGLISH BODY BRUSSELS,
AMERICAN BODY BRUSSELS.
BODY BRUSSELS-Hall and Stair,
1nsets,
CROssLEY's ENGLISH VELVET,
81 and 81 Private,
CROSSLEY'S ENGLISH TAPESTRY,
Sd and 6-4 Private,
BORDERED CARPETS for Stained
CR0ssLEY's TAPEsTRY-Han and
ENGLisM VENETIAN Hall and
XF9ii Line OF INGRAM CARPETS,
FLOOR DRUGGETs, all sizes,
MOQUETT, WILTON AND VELVET
RUGS in Great Variety,
FLOOR LINENS. IO-4, 12.4 and 16.4
wide.
Also, q full line OF CANTON MAT.
EIHGs, White, Chez ed and Fancy.
HOOE BRO. & co .;
sep2tf 1928 Street Northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
EDUCATIONAL.

ILITARY
L ACADEMY Chester, Pa, opens September
49, Location healthful, grounds ample, buildings
commodiOus. Civil Engineering, the Classics and
English thoroughly taught. For circulars apply to
General Z. T. BEALE, patron of the academy In
Washington, or to COLONEL THEO. HYATT,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
BUILDING MATERIALS,
~~~~~D~NNDN1NONHO~ON
THE ARTIFICIAL STONE COMPANY

= OF THE DISTRICT of COBUMBIA
is prepared to supply, at short notice. Thing for
Yestibules, Sidewalks, Footways and Curbing, in
different cOlors; Fountains, Lawn Ornaments,
House and Lawn Steps and Platforms; houses
fronted cellar walls and flooring cemented to ex-
clude dampness; kitchens and areas cemented and
the intrusion of rats. insects, &C.. and all other
work executed for which Portland Cement is
adapted. Our Portland Cement becomes in q few
days superior to any of the marble natural
in common use, and is an admirable imitation Of
either marble or stone; is more durable, and in
its crushing resistance with age Is beauty
Is unQuestionable.
g. N. ROBERTS, Manager.
jas0-N 4S6 Louisiana avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
usn rHrRaros,s IVORY PrAnI roorH

USE THUReToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific removes tartar and dscoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canOot inJure the enamel
preserve them. Twenty-Five and fifty cents Fer
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27

No people in the world suffer so much with Dys-
pepsia as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence in medicine had failed to accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and its effects,
such as Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water
brash, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpita-
the food, low spirits, general debility, &c, yet
since the introduction of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER we believe there is no case of dyspepsia
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
thousand dozen sold last year, without case Of
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try 1t.
Two doses will relieve you Regular size, 70 cents.
CHAs. STOTT & Co, Wholesale agents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
TuonrsoN,s PorApE Orr1xr, for d,essinr tho

THosFsoN's PoFADE OPrINB, for dressing tho
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to il gloss and beauty
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial, equally to the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades of middle life, or the siver-streaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and nifty cents per bottle.
Practice ECONOMY. Renovate your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
Odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
.ENMANSHIP.
DURING VACATION.

The large number Of persons unable to properly
perform the duties of clerical and other positions on
account of their poor penmanship, and those who
write we'll but desire to write better, have the OPP
portunity of taking course OF lessons adapted to
their wants, at Washington Business College, cor
ner of Seventh and streets northwest. Satisfac-
tory Improvement q Iaranteed to the attentive.
Tuition SS. Liberal discount TO clubs Of three or
fnnra
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
SEA GROVE,
CAPE MAY POINT. n. j,

This marvellous resort of one years growth now
contains THREE FINE HOTELS, (Sea Grove
House, Cape House and Ce1tennial; Fifty Cot
stations, pavilion, water works, horse railways,
gas, telegraph frstcass bathing, sailing, fishing,
water baths, and all the comforts to be found at
similar places score of years old. Board at hotels,
g. 50 TO 8 per day. Lower rates per week. Tourists
the West Jersey railroad, foot Of Market street,
philadelphia, or the steamer Richard Stockton
phia, returning from Sea Grove and Cape May on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This elegant
ware. going and returning. 4 favorite route for
Baltlmorcans. LOTS FOR SALE Low. Also,
few all hayiIs good az Ggiars
jyI9-6t' Philadelphia,
NREAT REDUCTION OF BOARD AT THE
" CELEBR tTED ROCkBRIDGE ALUM
SPRINGS.-Owing to the depressed condition OF
the country the proprietor has determined to lower
his charges thai alt may be able to derive the bene-
They need no Recommendation to Washingtonians,
since they have fully established their efficiency
through the thousands who have been brought from
death door renewed health by the use of their
wonderful medicinal waters. Since last summer the
Chalybeate Spring, which was opened last year has
Of the V. NJ. l., of Virginia, and by comparison
shows IL to be fully strong as "Rawleyh of car
donate Of iron, having small quantity mere than
springs. So in addition 10 the water that has made
these springs famous, the proprietor takes pleas
may need drink either separately In connection
with the more celebrated waters of these springs a
To none. and e9Ealed only by Rawey, in tie State.
This at the very cheap rates, with accommodation
fully up to any previous year.
First month OF four weeks, ~; TWO months, eight
Professor 1. 5. DAVIS, University of Virginia,
Send FOR Circular. JAMES A. FRAZIER,
mya-STuThSOt Proprietor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
DRY GOODS.

Closing Sale Summer Dry Goods
sec. Grenadines, now SIC.
75c. Grenadines, now Sc.
q Grenadines, now Gtlsc.
NOW is THE TIME FOR BARGAINS,
Discount of 80 per cent. on Lace Sacques.
Discount of IS per cent OF P4rasols.
Calicoes sc. and upward.
Percaes and Lawns 70 and l2lsc-
Cassmeres for Men and Boys at cost.
Best unlaundered Shirt in the city.
II. n. NAUHAIN,
fYlS-tf NO 7IA Market Snace.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-27
q l. Y NJ o N T.

G
This old and popular resort on the Potomac
has been thoroughly overhauled and put in first.
class order for the reception OF Excursions and
Private Parties. There have been bathing houses,
with suits for ladies and gentlemen, recently added
to the place. There is also rst-class restaurant,
where parties can obtain meals at any time.
The mail-bOat keypOrt lands twice day, giving
parties a chance 10 pend the day and return home
by 9p. IN. Also, the steamers Lady of the Lake,
J. W. Thompson and Mary Washington stop on
their regular up and down river trips. Societies
others wishing to charter the grounds can do SO by
addressing e. u. Spaids, go Fifteenth street,
GlymOnt, Md. Inquire of F. II. Williams. +6s
Missouri avenue. iyI1-tf