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National Republican., 1876-12-04
Police.

The police made forty seven arrests dur
ing the twenty -four hours ending at o'clock yes
terday morning. Saturday night sixty-three
dodgers were accommodated In the eight station
houses.
Frank Foreman, q colored thief who,
with a white rough named Richard Murray, as
ssulted Officer Mitchell in the First ward on the
grand graz jury. Foreman escaped at the time Of Of the
assault while the ofhcer was engaged with Mur-
ray.
Detectives McDevitt and McElfresh and
lev. ceiored. for rOsSing the residences Of George
q. Henning and VIM. Bsgley, in September last,
Of a watch and other articles, and he has been
committed for o hearing. A watch and chain and
other property has been recovered.
Albert Rogers. boy. who has been stop.
ping at the night lodging house, attracted the
attention Of Mr.. A. s. Solomons president Of the
knowIedged to have run away from his home in
Chicago, Ill. Mr.. Solomons procured the neces-
sary transportation, and sent him back to that
city.
Two men, named William Drsiley and
John flaming, while intoxicated yesterday
Twenty first and NJ streets. Drailey. struck
severe wound. Officer Slatterly arrested Drailey,
and flaming was taken to his home, on NJ street,
near Twentieth, and attended by DR.. Murphy.
Yesterday about 9 a. m. Sergeant Mul
hall and Officers Auldridge, Hobbs, Lewis and
raid upon low gambling house kept by colored
man named William Walker, and arrested the
following persons who were engaged in playing
draw poker" and counting the ink spots on
dice: Harris Blackmond, Philip Brown, Marshall
Tyler, Isaac Matthews, Carter Tones and Benz.
Lawson. Information was given by Baylor
Courtney, who had been fleeced Of q considerable
amount of money. No gaming equipments could
be secured, as they were hurried away as soon as
the officers broke In upon them. ......
Early yesterday morning, officers of the
First precinct, headed by Sergeant Mulhall,
made a descent upon an Infamous gambling den.
In the alley between -Four -and-a-half, Sixth, G
and H streets southwest. The proprietor, q
colored man named William Walker. was cap
tured, and six persons, ranging from the ages of
nineteen to hfty-hve, who were found In the
house. were placed under arrest. This is one of
the places that may be found 10 outoEthe-way
alleys, to which the lowest criminals resort, and
where theft is encouraged TO supply the means
for gambling. The cases will be heard In the
Police Court this morning, and 1t is TO be hoped
that Judge Smell will deal vigorously with this
class of culprits. Now that the police have begun
to do their duty in this respect, let those first
class gambling houses on the Avenue meet the
same fate. They, too, are kept by brace Of
characterless vagabonds, who are no better than
those under arrest, except. perhaps, that they
are more adroit in perpetratiDg their frauds and
wear stylish clothes.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

The statement of receipts and expenditures is
as follows:
Total receipts to December !, 1876. s. ,s72 II
Total expenditures to December !,
1s7o including warrants issued and
not presented ed,....,.....,, 242s sss O5
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Masonic.

ANIMAL ELECTIONS OF THE CRAFT.
lnual elections in the following Masonic
bodies have occurred recently and resulted al
follows:
King Solomon Lodge. No. ?, F. and A. Archi.
teC;-Samuel Baxter. II. A; VIM. I. Grinnell
u, s. A; {. b: Smith, J. A; w. T. Corey,
treasurer; John H. PickeI, secretary.
La Fayette Council. Select, Royal and Super.
Excellent Masters-John S. Mccoy, T. /. Il. .
Samuel Baxter. r. I. NJ: Jeremiah q. Allen, p.
Z. Of W: Fleming Il. Griffith, NJ. of Exchequer;
John Edwin Mason, recorder.
Mt. Vernon Royal Arch Chapter No. l-Dr.
George W. Broks, VI. Z. High Priest; Primus
II. Simmons. NJ. E King: William III. Ellis, NJ
E. Scribe; Jerome Is. Johnson, Secretary; Arthur
Simmons, Treasurer: VIM. II. Brown, Captain OF
the Host: YIN. H. Hutchinson, K. A. Captain:
Albert Parker, Chaplain; VIM. H. Hunt, Sen
tilel
National Republican., 1876-12-04
LIFE In WASHINGTON.
Stretches ABOUT THE CITY BY
REPUBLICANS REPORTERS.
AYOUTHFUL PrCKPocKEr.

YOUTHFUL PICK POCKET.
How an Old Tady's Pocket Was Rified
"A Seventeen Year 04d PrOfes.
siOEaI Captured.
About o'clock last evening nicely-dressed
lad. about seventeen years Of age, reverently as
sisted an old lady into streetcNr at the junction
Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue.
When the steps were mounted the old lady
shrieked, and the lad, who was hardly more than
a youngster, darted away down Seventh street.
She quickly explained that she felt his hand in
her pocket and that he had taken her poeket-book.
A crowd, which rapidly Increased, started after
the pickpocket. He took q course down Seventh
street 20 b thence to the Baltimore and Poto-
mac depot where he doubled on most Of his pur-
suers Coming out on Missouri avenue he disap-
peared in the alley between Four and -a-half and
Sixth streets. In the alley he ran into Oficer
BoyIe who collaTed him and brought him out.
IN his flight he threw the pocketbook, which con-
taiped S23, away. This was afterwards found
and returned TO the owner.
The prisoner was taken to police headquarters
and turned over to the detectives for investiga-
claimed to hail from Newark, Ohio. He is but
seventeen years of age, and his nicely dressed
fern and innocent, b0yish face would attract at
tention snyNhere, but no one suspect that he was
a professional pickpocket. When taken to the
police headquarters, he said: "Can't see that
run and square it with her." After this there
was not doubt that he was professional He
was locked up up at the Central guardhouse for
The night.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
At ST. pArR1cK,s cHrRcH
The Growth Of washington.

Mr.. Thomas PlOwman, inspector of buildings
has granted the following permits to build;
Charles H. Lewis, brick building suitable fol-
Sunday school, north side Of r, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets: 800. William
Knott, a frame stable, north side o, between
Seventh and Eighth streets northwest; 900. A
]. Collenback, a brick blacksmith shop, south
side p, between TWenty-frst and TWenty-seeond
streets northwest; $500. Richard Simmons, raise
a frame dwelling, First street southwest; 500
John B. Clabaugh, a brick private stable west
side Fourteenth, between COrcoran and streets
northwest; 800. John H. Butler, raise foul
frame dwellings, west side Sixteenth, between
and NJ streets northwest; 81, 900. A. ]. Bender
three brick dwellings, south side L, between
FCur-and-a-half and Sixth streets southwest
Sl.5Op,
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REvoLuTIoS In roRoJs PLAsTzR..

For nearly thirty years there was no improve
ment in plssters until Benson's Capcine Porous
mother Of invention. The ordinary porous plasters
had been found to act zoo slow-days and weeks
Of continuous wear being required to bring relief
and cure. The discovery of Bensor's Capcine
Porous Plaster has been Of great value to medi-
cine, as they operate with astonishing vigor upon
disease, bring Immediate relief, and cure quicker
than any known plaster, iniment or compound.
They are superior to electricity, and more GER
tain; they strike the root of the disease. They
are purely vegetable. Benson's Capcine Porous
Plasters are perfectly free from metallic or min
eral poisons. They do not blister, and are In.
dOrsed by over three thousand physicians and
druggists of excellent reputation. They differ
from the ordinary porous plaster in giving In.
slant relief to the sufferer, and insuring posi-
tive and quick cure. Price, rs cents.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

There are many advertised articles the repu.
tation of which Is founded upon true medical
knowledge and effect; such are valued, and enter
the household ready for any emergency. There
are others which law and man should condemn
Porous plasters have been found valuable by
millions. There has been for thirty years but one
objection to their extensive use-they tcere toe
slotr in bringing relief or cure.
To overcome this objection has been for year.
the study Of both physicians and druggists. II
has been accomplished ut last. Benson's Capcine
Porous Plasters cure disease in fe1 hours thai
other porous plasters, liniments or compounds
require days and weeks OF continuous wear tt
simply relieve. They are superior to electricity
and more powerful. They relieve at once and
cure quickly. Price rs cents.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
ssealIng.aCoat and the Result.

Jim Young, colored, an old offender, recently
released from the penitentiary for assaulting an
Otheer in this ely, tried to play q game on a
seeond-h hand dealer. named Edwin Devlin, Satur-
day night. Devlin's shop is on d street, near
Sixth. About 10 o'clock Young entered the store
and inquired if he could buy a coat. The dealer
displayed his stock of veteran clothing, and Jim
smirkeG and declared that among SO many robes
tt for a prince he could hardly express prefer
ence. He was finally induced to work himself
into piece of ancient raiment, which fitted so
tight under the arms and about the waist that
when he got the horn button into the button
holes his eyes began TO pop out of his head, and
his throat swelled. Jim made great many in
Guiries about the price, and had the dealer assure
him again and again that the cloth was of the
best quality known to the secondhand business
he looked again at the spot where he left Jim
standing, that individual had vanished. A
hurried look up the street revealed the fugitive
scudEng along with his arms extended out like
wings and his waist reduced TO q span by the
tir6tness OF the coat The bevy Of secondhand
dealers in the vicinity raised the cry of "Tlef! {!
tief!" and numerous dirty y-faced people emerging
frum caves hung with old clothes Joined in the
pursuit and gabbled oaths they ran. The
fugitive fed in the wrong direction, for going to-
ward the police headquarters he was met by De-
VUss. who seized the stolen coat by the collar,
and, Juggling Jim along with it. put him under
arrest. When the prisoner was relieved Of the
coat he began again TO grow out to his natural
size. and il reflects credit upon the business tact
Of the clothes dealer to consider such a lubberly
big body could be squeezed into such a small coat
without splitting the coat OF killing the man.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
CITY ITEMS.
w1rsos,s Cop Liver On AND LINE.

wILso9's COP Liver OH AND LINE.
The friends Of persons who have been restored
from confirmed consumption by the use Of this
themselves, have, By recommending it and ac-
knowledging its wonderful efficacy, given the
article vast popularity in New England The
unpleasant taste, and is rendered doubly effective
in being coupled with the lime, which Is itself q
S
form the diseased lungs. A. B. wILBoR, Boston.
is the proprietor. Sold BY all druggists.
AW&F-3t
WONDERFUL SUCCESS.
1t Is reported that Boschee's German Syrup
has since It's introdneon - ID "a the ne United states
Over 5000 druggists have ordered this medicine
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. j., and
letter speaks Of its astonishing success In curing
severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con-
sumption or any disease Of the throat and lungs.
tion to weak lungs to go to their druggists and
get this medicine or inquire about 1t. Regular
size, rs cents; sample bottle, 10 cents Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs. STcTr Co., Wholesale Agent.
USE rHuRsron's IvoRY PzARL TOOTH Row.
pHR- A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth Is specific removes tartar and discoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
and, Containing no acid, canoot iniure the enamel
Its constant use Is recommended to al, but spo-
cfally to those who, having good teeth, wish 70
preserve thsm- Twenty-Five and any esns Per
bottle.
TEoMPsoN's PoNADB OPTTI for dressing the
hair. This fne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable its effect Is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair imparting to it gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
injure, out Is n1gnly beneficial equally % TO the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, the silver rstreaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and nifty CENTS Per bottls.
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty i've cents
per bottle. .. -
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Local Politics.
MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.

NlCHlSAS REPUBLICAN A5SOClATION.
The annual meeting of this association was
held recently, and the following officers elected
for the ensuing term: President, NJ. E. N. How
ell; vice president, G. W. Partridge; secretary,
E. p. Rankin; treasurer, George @. Maynard;
executive committee, Col. E. N. Marble, VIM
H. Barton, NJ. L. Higgins, VIM. Sckles and R.
H. Thsyer. From the reports submitted the fol-
lowing synopsis was taken: Receipts from men,
bers during the year ending December !, 1876
s562.65; disbursements during the same period
Ss95.sI; cash on hand, sl65.s4; number Of docu-
ments addressed to voters in Michigan during the
recent campaign, 2l0,c0O. The association num-
beTs about seventy five members.
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
The annual meeting of the New York Repub-
ucan Association was held at Gonzaga hall last
Saturday night; Hon. r. H. Duell, president, in
the chair and J. H. Carmieneke, acting secre-
tary. After the reception and acting upon vart
GUS committee reports an election was entered
into and the following officers chosen for the en-
suing year: President, Hon. X. H. Duell; vice
president. p. H. Eaton; secretary, J. II. Carmi
encke; assistant secretary, W. ]. Harris; fnancia
secretary, N. @. Martin; treasurer, W. II. Hills;I
and the following executive committee: r. W {.
Q. Mitchell, J. r. Morhouse, O. Q. Snow, A. O.
Winslow and W. J. Lowey. The following was
unanimously adopted:
"Retotred, That. as the sentiment Of the New
York Republican Association we hail with pleas
ure the election Of Benjamin +. Butler to the
Forty. NTH Congress from the Seventh Congress
ional district of Massachusetts,, notwithstanding
the measures put forth to insure his defeat"
National Republican., 1876-12-04

:
We have made arrangements with one of the
largest manufacturing houses in New York to
make up our entire stock OF boys and children's
clothing for us from January ], 1871. By this
arrangement we shall be enabled to offer the
goods at the same close prices our mems depart
ment is conducted on. In order TO dispose Of the
stock on hand we have reduced the price of every
suit now on hand about twenty per cent, so as to
clean out the entire stock. We assure the public
that the reductions are bona fde.
A. SAKs s. Co.. $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE CHOICE OF 125, 900 ARTICLES
suitable for holiday presents for old and young, to
schmid's original 25 cent up to q double store,
Nos. So4 and 500 Seventh street, between H and
streets northwest. A liberal discount will be
made to parties purchasing to sell again; also, to
fairs and festivals.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

Ten Thousand Sales in One Day.
In these dull times an active demand for an
article is proof that it supplies o want deeply felt
Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster for being a
great improvement on the ordinary porous
plaster and TOR genuine merit, has given it the
precedence over all external remedies. Ten thou
sand of these plasters were sold recently in one
day, in the city Of Philadelphia alone, and the
demand for them is correspondingly great every
where. Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster oper-
ates with astonishing vigor, positively relieves
pain at once and cures quicker than any known
plaster, liniment or compound. Price, rs cents.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Temperance Meetings Yesterday.

The temperance society connected with Rev.
DR.. Hammond's church held its bl-weekly meet
irg yesterday, at O'Clock, in the church on Ninth
ttf&et, between E and F. Oscar Alexander, Of
Equal Division, S. OF T., presided, and addresses
were delivered by DR.. Hammond and Dir. Alexan-
der. DR.. Hammond gave notice that the society
would receive members whether they were con-
nected with the church or not, earnestly urged
all present to unite with them. During the meet
ing the pledge was circulated, and fifteen or
twenty signatures were obtained.
AT ST. PATRICK's CHURCH.
St Patrick's Total Abstinence Society held its
weekly meeting in Carroll hall at 1880 O'Clock,
with Mr. Waugh in the chair. Addresses were
delivered by Joseph Walsh and James H. vii.
liams. The addresses were very earnest, and
several persons present signed the pledge at the
close Of the remarks. Both of the above meet.
ings we're largely attended, and the societies are
doing much good.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
AUCTION sALEs TO-DAY.

By Geo. W. Stickney:
AT 8 O'Clock, valuable real estate in the city of
Washington, ID. O.
BY Duneanson Bros:
At o'clock, three new frame dwellings on q
west.
BY Edwin ]. Sweet:
AT O'Clock, o two-story and basement frame
brick house on Thirteenth street, between the
Circle and q streets northwest.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
WHY WE ARE TAX ING THE LEAD.

WHY WE ARE TAX ING THE LEAD.
Our ready. y.made garments are equal to genuine
custom work, and our prices are below the mar
ket rates.
We offer this week
one of the finest assortments of 0vereoats and
Ulsters ever shown in this city.
We are headquarters Tor fine OVercoats.
Prices So S10 Sl2 Sl5, $1S, S2o S2250 $25, S2s,
$30 $35, $40, S45 and $50. The above-priced goods
will be shown you with pleasure, whether you
wish to purchase or not KATzEEsTEIN,
The Fashionable Clothier,
80 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
E-Street Baptist Church.
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The services at the E-Strest Baptist church
were well attended yesterday. In the morning
DR.. Parker delivered an able discourse from the
words: "Lo, am with you always" Imme-
diately after the sermon, the ordinance of the
Lords Supper was celebrated, DR.. Parker off,
ciating. In the evening the Missionary Society
connected with the church held its quarterly
meeting, with Mr.. Holman presiding. The ex-
ercises were opened by the chair with the anthem,
Zone thing ha 7e desired, that Will I seek af-
ter,' followed by reading selections Of Scripture
by the president, and prayer BY DR.. Parker,
After the hymn, "All Hail the Power by the
choir, the reports of the secretary by Mr.. Haz-
zard, and the treasurer, by Mr.. Hewlett, were
read, showing the society to be in prosperous
condition, and that a considerable sum Of money
had been collected and expended for missionary
purposes since the last meeting. A quartette by
Misses Mapes and De Land and Messrs. Sheriff.
and Patrick was next sung, after which Judge ].
A. Bolles delivered address before the society,
which was received with great attention, being
both interesting and profitable. Misses MaPes
and De Lend timely rendered the duet, 'tThe
Reapers," aided by the full choir in the chorus,
after which Dr. Parker closed the exercises with
brief rk and the RenedictiOn.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

OATAFlHH,
offensive discharges from the head and all chronic
diseases successfully treated by DR.. Hartley, 49,
Tenth street, Washington. That the timid and
disappointed may feel the utmost assurance and
ley, for the next 20 days he generously offers to
attend all persons, rich or poor, free Of charge
until the best evidence and most convincing
proofs of his success have been realized from his
treatment DR.. Hartley's Office, 7S2 Tenth street.
Hours, 9 to daily.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
REApY-MApE CLOTHING,

of superior rnish. Overcoats, Business Suits and
Dress Suits from the lowest price which good
work and material can be offered to the highest
Best goods for the least money. Children's Ul-
sters. sc; Boys Suits, s.; Boys Oyercoats, $3;
best line of Gentemens Oyercoats, from SO to $40
NOAH WALKER & Co.,
e25 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Society Notes.

A dramatic entertainment and concert will be
given at Willard's hall, on the l1th instant,
under the auspices Of the ladies of st. Paul's
Protestant Episcopal church. Miss Josephine
Chesney and Messrs. Calderon, Carlisle and E.
T. Riggs will participate in the dramatic portion
clans have volunteered their services; so the
entertainment will be deserving of attendance.
The ladies OF the Epiphany Episcopal church
will inaugurate bazaar in the Sunday school
room next Friday evening, to continue two
nights.
Cards have been issued announcing the ap-
preaching wedding Of Miss Florence Birney,
attorney, TO Mr. Randolph c. Getchel The
ceremony will take place at the residence of Gen.
Birney, % K street northeast, on Thursday, at II
The "Belles of the Kitchen" name given t o
society Of young ladies in the West End, who
are making themselves conversant with the culi-
nary art, had their first luncheon-party at
Miss Emory's, on H street, last Saturday after
noon, and 1t proved decided success.
President and Mrs. Grant entertained q large
NUMBER OF friends at dinner party last Satur-
day evening, given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Sartoris.
The engagement of Lieutenant Sperry, U. S.
n, and Miss Edith Marcy, niece of General
place some time in January.
Lieutenant William H. Emory and his bride
have arrived in this city and are staying at the
tend remaining over the holidays.
The marriage ceremony of Abraham kaufman
and Miss Gertrude Raft will be celebrated next
gogue. with all the Rites Of the Jewish Church.
The choir Of St Aloysius' church give concert
at Marini's hall next Wednesday evening" in aid
OF the school building. Distinguished talent has
church, and fine entertainment may be ex.
pected.
EIsEMAN Bros. Corner Seventh and E,
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Judging from the tempting display Of thou
sands Of handsome new articles at Ruppert's
Fancy and Toy Store, No. 403 Seventh street, we
are inclined to advise our readers to call there
early to make proper and satisfactory selections
for holiday presents, and save at least twenty.
i've DER cent.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Foundry n. E. Church.

Rev. B. Peyton Brown preached to large con-
gregation from Philippians, ii:i-5. The theme Of
his discourse was upon 'The duty, motive and
spirit Of Christian effort and activity" His OBJ
ject was to show that work for God and humanity
was pre-eminently the Christians vocation. His
sermon was preparatory to a series of union re-
vival meetings to be held in this church during
every night this week. This union meeting be.
gan with love feast at o'clock In the after-
noon, which was attended by very large num-
Der Of people and was very spirited. Thirty five
persons spoke in one hour.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
EIsEMAN BROS, Corner Seventh and E.

OvERcoATs, FIFTY DIPFERENT.STLYEs,
at the Boys Clothing House of B. Robinson s
Co., 500 Pennsylvania avenue, next to William s
National Republican., 1876-12-04


Medicated Flannel Und ershirts and Drawers at
NOAH WALKER s. Co.'s,
625 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
OATARRH,

BUSINESS SUITS, at
EIsEMAN BRos.', Corner Seventh andlE.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

CHILDREN's OvERCoATs.
EIsEMAN Bros, Corner Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
BEAUTIFUL FANCY GOODS AND TOYS.

SO ULsTERs. at
EIsEMAN Bros, Corner Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
Boys OvERco ATS.
EIsEMAN Bros, Corner Seventh and E.

youths, BOYS AND CHILDREN's
suits and overcoats the largest assortment in the
District, at the Boys Clothing House of B. Rob
inson & Co., s09 Pennsylvania avenue, next to
Williams,