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National Republican., 1876-08-26
THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Where to Send Your Children

n6I6 70 G61Q 1OGE Cu1lQ1eQ-
The school year Will begin in earnest in q
few days. Many parents are looking about
for suitable school, college or seminary in
which to place their children. The following
are among the institutions of best character in
the city and neighboring country:
The time honored Columbian University be-
gins its academic year September 20; the pre-
paratory department opens September IS, and
the medical and law departments begin their
terms in October.
The full term at the Howard University in
all the departments, except medical, begins
September IA, and the medical term opens
October 2.
The English and Classical High School,
]. W. Hunt, principal, commences its ninth
scholastic year in the north session room of
DR.. Sunderland's church August %.
Mrs. Burr will reopen her French and
English day school September 1S.
The Washington Female Seminary will be-
gin its term, at 1923 Twelfth street north
west, September IL.
The sessions OF the Washington Business
College will be resumed Monday, August 2S.
The Alnwick Female Seminary, at Contee's
Post Office, Maryland, will be reopened on
Friday, September Is.
The Cumberland Valley Institute, (male,)
at Mechaniesburg, Pa, will begin this year
September IS.
The Irving Female College, at Mechanics
burg, Pa, begins its twenty-frst school year
September 13.
The Pennsylvania Military Academy, at
Chester, Pa, opens September 13.
The select school, taught by the Misses Per-
ley, will be reopened Monday, September 4,
at No. 500 Fourth street north vest.
Miss Richards school for girls and boys
will reopen at 1917 Tenth street northwest,
Monday, September 4.
Irving Place kindergarten school will reopen
September II, at No. II Fl street northwest.
The Miner Normal school, for colored per-
sons, will be reopened under new and favora-
Bile auspices, at No 1913 street northwest,
September -.
The musical academy at No. 1884 street
northwest will continue through the year,
under the direction Of DR.. j. P. Caulfeld.
Mr.. James s. Hallowell, who has been en-
gagged as principal of several schools of merit,
has made arrangements to receivI q number
Of pupils in his family, to be instructed in
connection with his own daughters. His resi-
dence is at Brookyille, Nd.
Esputa's musical academy will open Wednes-
day, September G.
Prof. scharit will conduct classes in elocu-
tion during the year, at 3OS A street north
National Republican., 1876-08-26

Our attention has been called to little
pamphlet, just published, entitled, "Visitors'
Guide to Mount Vernon" Miss E. B. John
ston is the authoress. Its conception is GER
tsinly most felicitous, as it supplies long
felt need. America, in all its length and
breadth, holds but one shrine-the home of
Was ,SiRgton. Here congregatG pilgrims from
the distant nations, and the tender, sympa-
thetic hearts of our Own land, to honor the
name hallowed by history and association.
In this year of Centennial memories especial
interest clusters around this sacred spot, so
that our "Guide" makes a most Gpr0pos
enlree. The tourist cannot but find in its
pages thorough, safe and reliable ally. 1t
is delightfully."- marrowy, full of pith and point
and basis. Severely practical, disdaining az
sentimentality, it studies brevity, cleerness
and accuracy; so that, after the flash of time
required for its perusal, we arise with fresh
ened memories and animated knowledge, as If
an electric battery had applied its force and
sent forth its vigor. This book can be pro-
cured either at the bookstores or the principal
hotels in the city, and we assume for it q wide
demand and general popularity.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
That Stabbing Affrsv.

Peter Mosely, who was stabbed by Tom
Harris on the eve of his wedding, Tuesday,
the 22d instant. has greatly improved in his
condition, notwithstanding the general opinion
at the time of the stabbing that he would not
live through the day. The wedding ceremo-
nies which were postponed by the stabbing
were performed two days ago, and he was
married to Mary Howard, who has nursed him
carefully ever since the stabbing, and finally
has SO far improved as to be able to quit his
bed, and he is considered out of danger.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
THE PERSONAL TAX.
Opinions of District Attorney Birnsy.


In reply to inquiries Of the superintendent of
person has only household, and no store, shop,
or office furniture is he entitled only to ex-
emption of $500 worth, as provided in section
! 4, under head of exemptions, (see schedule Of
personal property and section Ia, Statutes at
Large, $50, or is he entitled to the amount OF
exemption (s5G0) as provided in section s of
said schedule, Assistant Attorney Blrney
states that the different exemptions are cumu-
latiVe, and each person is entitled to every ex-
emption under the five heads mentioned in
the schedule. Household furniture" Is ex-
empted both under clauses and 5, as men
| toned in the schedule. Under clanse the
exemption of household furniture is to the
amount of three hundred dollars in value;
under clause the exemption is Of household
furniture not over the value of five hundred
| dollars. The aggregate exemption, therefore,
Of household furniture is eight hundred dol
lars. If, thereto e, person has nothing but
household furniture to the value of one thou
| sand dollars, he would be taxable only on two
hundred dollars.
To the second question the answer is made
| that the five hundred dollars exemption, as
| mentioned in section of the act of June 10,
| 1875, is not intended as a substitute for the
| previous provisions in the same act, and that
| persons must be allowed the benefit of the ex-
| emptions mentioned in section 4, and also the
benefit of all mentioned in section 5. In case
| of household furniture the exemptions would
| amount to eight hundred dollars.
Suppose person owns family library not
exceeding in value four hundred dollars, and
also professional library, not held for sale,
worth five hundred dollars, he is exempt from
tax on both libraries. 1t must be observed,
however, that If person owns wearing ap-
parel, beds, bedding, stoves, cooking utensils,
&C., worth three hundred dollars in value, on
which he claims exemption, and also house
hold furniture worth one thousand, the amount
of household furniture exempted is only five
hundred dollars, because the amount of three
hundred dollars exempted under section 4 Of
schedule may be made up by the other arti-
cles mentioned, besides household furniture,
and the exemption of three hundred dollars is
intended to cover beds, bedding, stoves, cook
ing utensils, &C., as well as household furni-
ture. But the whole amount of the three hun
dred dollars may be exhausted by other arti-
cles than household furniture, in which case
no household furniture would be exempt under
section 4, but the exemption of five hundred
dollars for household furniture remains good
under section five.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
VEGETINE.
"VEGETINE,"
P1ifes the Blood, Renovates and Inyig-
crates the Whole System.
Its Medicinal Properties are
ALTERATIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND
DIURETIC.
VEGETINE.

vEGETINE is made exclusively from the juices of
carefully selected barks, roots and herbs, and so
strongly concentrated that It will effectuay eradi-
cate from the system every taint of Scrofula Scrofn-
l0us Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous Humor,
ker, FantneSs at the Stomach, and all diseases that
and Chronic rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal Complaints can only be ehectually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF the Skin,
Pustules, Blotches, Boils. .,Tetter, Scald Head
and Ringworm VEGETINE has never failed to
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leuchorrhea, arising
from internal liberation, and uterine diseases and
General Debility, VEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes Of these complaints. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the whole SYSTEM acts upon the secre-
tive organs, allays Inflammation, cures liberation
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness,
Papftation of the Heart, Headache. Piles, Nervous
ness and General Prostraiion Of the Nervous Sys-
TEN, medicine has ever given such perfect satis-
faction as the VEGETINE. 1t purihes the blood,
cleanses all ofthe organs, and possesses controlling
power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by YEGETINE have
induced many physicians and aDothecaries whom
we know to prescribe aad use 1t In their own fAmi-
lies. ....
In fact, vEGETIHE Is the best remedy yet discov-
cred for the above diseases and the only reliable
Blood Purifier yet placed before the public.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Held for the Rockville Authorities.

Yesterday Detectives MeElfresh and Miller
arrested man named John West, alias VIM.
Jones, upon information received from the
Rockville authorities charging him with rob
berry. West and a man named Thompson
robbed another man of 800, on the 10th inst.
Thompson was arrested, but West made his
way to this city, and on Thursday endeavored
to enlist to 90 and fight the Sioux, but was
caught In time to prevent his escape. He will
be held for the marshal of Rockville to-day.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
CITY ITEMS.
SENSIBLE ADVICE,

You are asked every day, through the columns
Of newspapers and by your druggist, to use some
know nothing about, and you get discouraged
spending money with but little success. Now, to
give you satisfactory proof that GREEN'S AUeUsT
Flower will cure you Of dyspepsia and liver
complaint, with all its effects, such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiyeness,
palpitatfon Of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up of food after eating, low spirits, sc,
we ask you to 20 to any druggist in Washington
and get sample bottle Of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER for 10 cents and try IL, q regular size,
for rs cents. Two doses will relieve you. CHAs.
SToTT q Co., wholesale agents.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.

-BOsToN, NoVemberlS, 1876.
II. r. Steysns, Esq.
DEAR SIR: During the past i've years have had
ample opportunity TO judge Of the merit Of VEGE-
TINE. Ny wife has used for complaints attend
ing lady of delicate bcalth, with more beneficial
results than anything else which she ever tried.
have given 1t TO my children under almost every
with marked benefit. have taken it myself with
such great benefit that cannot find words to ex-
While performing my duties as Police Officer in
this city 1t has been my lot to fall in with great
deal Of sickness. / unhesitatingly recommend
VEGETINE, and never knew oia case where II did
not prove all that claimed for II. Particularly
in cases Of deblitated or state OF the
blood Its effects are really wonderful; and for All
complaints arising from an impure state OF the
blood 1t appears to work like charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETISE can be used with injurious results, and
It will always afford pleasure TO give any further
information as to what know about VEGETINE.
VIM. b. HILL, Police Station 4.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
To the Capes.

The steamer Jane Moseley will make its
regular excursion trip to the capes, leaving at
8 O'Clock this evening, stopping at Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Piney Point and Point Look
out, and returning at o'clock Monday morn
ing. This will be the last opportunity for en-
joying these trips the present year, as the trips
will be discontinued for the season after TO-
night
National Republican., 1876-08-26

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded by Smith, Birge & Co., 10l4 Pennsyl-
Vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
Of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chandeliers-in fact,
almost everything of metal required to it up a
house. Purchasers always find 1t for their in
.terest to deal with enterprising houses, who
are up with the times in every improvement.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Peoples Play House.

Tonight will be fine opportunity to see the
Female Minstrels at the Theatre Comtque.
This is the frs: appearance of sIgnoI Tito
Celini's spectacular ballet "UdYozleta a. Haz-
ahoz." The Ethiopian comedian Dick Parker,
in conjunction with Jake Budd, take the house
by storm in their sketches and other resources.
It will pay any one to attend.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
IcOniinued from First Pcgs.l
the position of trustee is thankless one, an
is douelY so

the position Of trustee Is thankless one, and
is dously so
WHEN GOOD CITIZENS THoUeHTLEssLY
lend themselves to impair its efficiency and
create insubordination In the schools In be-
half of teacher whose So called friends hest
tate to indorse him for reInstatemens.
Have you or any of your associates sought
from the trustees any explanation of their
action? You could have satisfied yourself In
ten minutes that no injustice has been done
to the schools or to any teacher.
Throughout the whole of this controversy
the members of the board have been misuu-
derstcod and misrepresented, and that, too, it
grieves me to say, by those who should have
held up their. hands and given them encour-
aging words. am, very respectfully, your
obedent servant, W, W. CURTIs
GEoEaErowN, b. C., 25th August, 1879.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

,EcIsIoN OF ATTORNEY BIRNEY
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Doctor Hartley's vital,zed Air.

For the speedy and effectual cure of catarrh,
offensive discharges from the head, shattered
constitutions, nervous debility, (male and
female,) consumption and all chronic diseases.
Principal and only Office 300 South Ninth
street, Philadelphia. Packages forwarded by
express to any address in the United States.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Adas Israel,

Rev. Jacob Voorsenger will oficiate at the
new synagogue of the Adas Israel, corner Of
Sixth and streets, at the regular service at
9 q. m, and will deliver the sermon on the
occasion. 1t is expected that he will be selected
as permanent minister for the Adas Israel
cong. egation.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
eold,s Centennial Elevatsd oven Range.

Colds Centennial Elevated Oven Range,
At Smith, Birge and Co.'s, 10l4 Pennsylvania
avenue, contains all the later improvements in
Heating and Cooking Ranges, with others pecu-
liar to itself, and with COLDS Health, Hygean
and Tubular Wrought Iron Heaters embody
everything that is new and valuable in the pro-
cess of heating dwellings.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
10 FUNDS FOR The SICK POOR

TAX ON HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Cannot be EXcelled.
CHARLEsTowN, March 10, Is6

CHARLEsTowN, March 10, 1859.
b. r. Steuens:
DEAR SIR: Tins is to certify that have used your
BLOOD Preparation'' in my family for several
years, and think that, for Scrofula or Cankerous
Humors, or Rheumatic affections, 1t cannot be ex-
celled and as a blood purifier and spring medicine
Il Is the best thing / have ever used. and have
used almost everything. / can cheerfully recon-
mend it to any one in need of such medicine.
Mrs. 4. A, DiNsMoRE, 10 Russell street.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
important to Small Printing Offices,

Printing Offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
The Assessors Decisions.

The assessors hold that hackney carriages
both pay license and the tax as personal prop
erty, with this exception That a man doing
business as hackman has a right to exemp-
tion Of one horse and also of his hack to the
value of $500, as the implement of his bust
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Death Of q Police Officer.

Officer Charles Hospital, of the Third pre-
cinct, died shortly after 10 O'Clock last night,
at his residence in Georgetown, of consumption
of the stomach. Mr.. Hospital had been con-
nected with the police force for about ten
years, and for the past few years has been in
charge of the Georgetown station during the
day.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Men Of Enterprise

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising. . .a.-
Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
job Office. 5|s
Business Cards printed for s2.25 per thou
sand, at the NATIoNAL Z REPUBLICAN, Job Office.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Business Cards s225 Psr.Tbousand.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Office prints Business Cards for 1926
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Read and Consider.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seyenty-fve cents
per thousand. Material all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Al Source OF Great Anxiety,

Ny daughter has received great benefit from the
use of YEGETINE. Her declining health was
source of great anxiety to all her friends. A few
bottles of the VEGETINE restored her health,
strength and appetite. n. II. TILDEN,
Insurance and Real Estate Agent. No. 40 Sears
Building, Boston, Mass, June 5, lST2.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Enterprise,

FOR MENs COATS, of broken suits, So; for
mer price 80. E1sEMAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh md Z streets.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Small Handbills 75e. Per Thousand.

MEMS and Boys pants of broken suits.
EIsEMAN BRos..
Corner of Seventh and E streets
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Auction Sale To-day.
BY James CT

By James Guild:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. 6SS Pennsylvania ave
nue., stock of frst-class walnut furniture,
parlor and dressing case, &c.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
GENERAL NEWS OF The CITY
MEETING OF HEALTH BOARD

MEETING OF HEALTH BOARD
no FUNDS FOR The SICK P00R
TAX ON HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
DECISION OF ATTORNEY BIRNEY
LOCAL NOTES ABOUT TOWN
Miscellaneous Paragraphs Of Interest
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Force,

Light-colored cashmere suits at half value
EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh and E streets.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE,

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.
Srasn, Sic5 headaehe, Costiyeness, Pa:plta,
the food, low spirits, general debility, &C., yet
since the introduction Of GREEN'S AUGUST
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
thousand dozen sold last year, without one Of
failure reported. Go TO any druggist In Washing
ton and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try It.
Two doses will relieve you. Regular size rs cents
CHAs. SToTT & Co, wholesale agents.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
wHoLEsALELIouoR DEALERS.

2. WhoIesaIe liquor dealers are required 70
pay their license fee, under section 81 of the
act of 1871, and also to return of their stock in
trade for taxation under the recent tax law. &.
Said section q has not been repealed.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

THonPsos's PoNAps OPT1Ml, for dressing tho
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable its effect Is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to it gloss and beauty.
tnjure, but Is highly beneficial equally 90 to the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, or the siverstreaked LOCKE
Of age. TMenty:dve and ffty cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

DER: A perfect dentifrice. It's action on the
teeth fs specific removes tartar and discoloratfon
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot inture the enamel
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. twenty-five and nfty cents Per
bottle. 80
National Republican., 1876-08-26
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.

8. Building associations are of two classes !;
list. Those incorporat, d under act of Congress
or general Incorporation act of the District
These should be appraised as to their capital
stock in bulk by the assessors, and the tax is
assessable to the corporation; ID. Those not
incorporated. The capital stock of this class
should be assessed to the individual owner.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
RETROGRADING.

1t is said in the kilograms that the
House will repeal the act providing for
the resumption at a certain date OF
specie payments. This will be step
backward, which we would be sorry to
see. The solemn declaration of Con-
gress, that on a fixed though distant
day, the nations notes would cease to
90 to protest was something. 1t was a
landmark, bulwark aud pharos,
whose light gave hope and safety to
those guiding the ship of State over the
tempestuous and dangerous ocean Of
dishonored promises to pay. 1t shone
with steady luster, the meaning of
which, was that the country recognized
and would obey the same law which
governed the liabilities of its citizens,
a1d as it had promised to pay, it would
take the necessary steps to perform that
promise. This was something. 1t was
move in the right direction. 1t was
an advance upon the works Of the
humbugs who pirate about "cheap
money" abundant circulation" and
all such stuff as that, forgetful of the
fact. that no one has yet accomplished
the feat Of making silk purse out of o
sows ear. Forgetful too, that giving
one promise TO pay in place of another,
was simply representation and not
the performance Of q duty. The solemn
recorded declaration of Congress, plede.
ing the faith of the nation, afforded
hope, that the reign OF the currency
mongers with their absurd attempts to
make something out of nothing, were
about over. At any rate. that definite
period was put to the prolongation OF
their folly. The proposed repeal of the
resumption act would destroy this hope,
and tend greatly to cause the invocation
of the ugly and credit blasting spectre Of
reputation.