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National Republican., 1876-01-08
COLORED SCHOOLS.
second District-Pupils' Reception

The pupils attending Primary No. 5, in the
Second school district, gave last night at the hall
in the John F. Cook school building, delightful
entertainment to their parents and friends. The
exercises consisted of singing, dialogues declama-
tiors and essays, in all Of which the pupils ac-
quilted themselves handsomely. The piano ac-
compartment of Miss NJ. Louisa, Lawrence was
all that could be desired or expected from one so
thoroughly accomplished and gifted with the
beautiful conception of the poetry of music. The
pupils department was such as to be a subject Of
general commendation and praise; they not only
entering into the full spirit Of the occasion but
conducted themselves we'll throughout the entire
evening. The lady in charge, Mrs. Boston, had
every reason to be proud Of her pupils, and the
pupils should congratulate themselves in being
SO fortunate in having so excellent teacher The
high reputation attained BY the schools in the
Second district is having good effect through
out the entire school Jurisdiction, and few If any
have contributed more TO bring such fine results
than the scbool under the control Of Mrs Boston,
who is painstaking in all that relates to school
government. The reading from choice selections
by Miss Matte l.. Hoy, who kindly volunteered
special request, OF Miss Lawrence. contributed
largely to the enjoyment OF the evening, and
crowned the entertainment as a brilliant success.
The pupils Of Grammar No. 2 Stevens build
ing, First district, Miss Mary +. kiger, teacher,
viii give on Friday evening next, at Sumner hall,
a literary and musical entertainment, which
promises to be one OF tho tiuest ever given in
Washington.
Trustee Henry johnson was present last night
actively assisting in the order Of exercises and at
the conclusion thanked those present for the en-
coura cement 8iYen.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
TIE FRAUDULENT PAYROLL CASE.
Mr.. Cooks Argument for the Dsfsnss-Xr.
Walls, for the Goyerunsp', Follows.

The case Of Thompson, Luekett and LaZsnby,
charged with conspiracy in procuring money on
fraudulent pay.rolls, was yesterday morning re-
sumed in the Criminal Court, Judge Olin. Mr..
Riddle concluded his argument and was followed
by Mr.. Cook, who made an able effort in behalf
of the parties accused. Mr.. Cook claimed that
the defendants were not guilty of any attemptto to
defraud the Government, and that Thompson, as
an agent, only presented what he supposed was
an honest claim. He said If the mouths Of these
parties were not closed, which prevented them
this money. They had been indicted to prevent
them from testifyfng. The Government had asked
ss ssd SG 70 e.d f
would answer, because they were unknown to
Thompson; Waters only knew them. The Gov
MT. Cook % said the % Jury s were S not to COVER and
tremble before the thunderbolts Of the United
states; They were 70 Try tse case according 70
of law, which were accepted by the Court, and
will be Incorporated in the charge to the Jury.
the closing argument, and in a mastery style
siited the theory OF the defense. He said that
persons accused Of crime had a right to be tried
upon the testimony-upon the facts. He was
sick and disgusted with the constant calling
down of the angels and everything else heavenly
fined the legal meaning of the term conspiracy.
Conspiracy was matter of inference, deducted
from criminal act OF the accused.
There must be some overt act-something done,
If the payroll was filed and presented by Thomp-
son with fraudulent INTENT that was the overt act
\ conspiracy can seldom be proven expressly
unless one of the parties consents to turn States
evidence; it may show by the proving Of facts
from which the Jury may imply o conspiracy.
He commented at some length upon the hand
writing and signature on the pay-rolls and pow
ers Of attorney, and endesvored to show the Jury
that colored laboring men had never siRned their
names to the powers of attorney. One signature
was almost equal to copper.plate engraving,
the others were we'll written. He compared one
or two Of the signatures with the handwriting Of
Thompson, TO show a resemblance between some
OF the characters.
He then explained that the certificate which
the board OF audit had issued in favor OF Waters
was a mistake, due to the hurry caused by the
anxiety Of the accounting officers lest some part of
this money should revert back into the hands Of
the General Government in case of failure of
its being drawn out and paid to those for whom it
was appropriated, by certain time, as provided
by the act.
1t was q sad circumstance which threw into the
way OF GIL the facts u1keh tempted him to make
the attempt TO defraua me Government. II was
sad for Thompson and his family, sad for Gill
and his family sad Tor LaZenby and his family and
sad for Luckett and his family.
The hour Of o'clock having arrived. Judge
Olin adjourned the court till ~ o'clock this morn
ing, when Mr.. Wells will conclude his argument.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
COMPANY D, W. L l.
Result, Of The Last MONTHLY Bsstipe,

At the regular monthly meeting OF Company
ID, W. L. l., held at their armory on the 9th in
slant for the purpose OF eIecting officers and con
sidering other important business. Lieut. T. q.
Quantrell was elected first lieutenant, vice VIM
A. King, resigned; Sergeant A. q. Plant, second
lieutenant, vice Quantrell, promoted; Sergeant
Chss. Concord appointed first sergeant, vice
Plant, promoted; Corporal Callan, secretary,
and Private q. A. TrayIor, financial secretary.
The company agreed unanimously to visit the
Centennial, and committee Of ave was ap-
point tied to make the necessary arrangements for
the trip. The company have also adopted very
neat dark blue, cut-aWAy coat, single. breasted,
three rows Of buttons, gold mounted and gold.
trinmings. The hat will be the same as now
worn, except the ponPSn, WAlch VII be dispensed
stftuted, ON the LIST of February the company
rropose to have an eDtertainment and sociable,
ihe proeeeds TO be contributed towards psrchas-
ilg their Uniform. q
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Our City's Health.

During the meeting of the Board OF Health last
evening, DR.. Bliss, the registrar of vital stats
tics, called the attention of the board to an ar.
tfcle in q recent issue Of the New York Tribune
in which the statement is made that the death
rate In Washington had been on the increase
since last June. He thought 1t an injustice to the
District Of Columbia, and that. coming as It did,
from journal which pretends, at least, to base
its statements on truths, the error should be cor
rected. He further said that the Tribune should
not have been in haste to make such q statement,
but the reports OF the Board Of Health should
have been examined, in which the apparent in
crease IN the death rate since June is accounted
for in the fact that before the establishment Of
the present registry one third or more of the
desths were never reported. Now, however, q
perfect registry has been secured and the records
show the death rate in Washington to be at least
one third less than that OF any city in the United
States in which deaths are regularly recorded.
Dr. Bliss also called the attention of the board to
the fact that, notwithstanding the weather OF
last week, which was extremely warm for this
season, and the humidity of the atmosphere,
which was very unusual, and that many sup.
posed the deaths increasing, the death rate was
less than any week since the establishment of the
reRistry.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

Hf. II. X. SIettHS: = =
DEAR SIR: will most cheerfully add my testi-
mony to the great number you have already re-
ceiyed in favor of your great and good medicine,
VEGETINE, for do not think enough can be said
in ITS praise, for troubled over % years with
that readful disease, Catarrh, and had such bad
coue hing spells that IL would seem as though
could ney er breathe any more, and VEGETTNE has
cured me, and do feel TO thank God all the time
that there is SO good me dicine as VEGET1NE, and
also think it NJ the best medicines for coughs
and eak- sinking feelings at the stomach, and ad-
wise everybody TO take the VEGETINE, for can
assure them IL is one OF the best medicines that
ever was, Mrs. L. GORE,
Corner Magazine and Walnut streets,
Cambridge. Mass.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Tha Cnal.0il Eiand.

The alarm of ire sounded from the Eastern
station at $40 p. IN. yesterday was caused by the
explosion OF a coal-oil lamp in the house No. l2g
South Caroline street. occupied by colored peo-
pie. The damage was trifiing, the IRE being ex-
tinguishsd by Officer McLain and others before
the engine arrived.
Shortly after O'Clock last evening a coal-oil
lamp exploded in the house Of Mira. Murdock, at
1sl South Chester street. The lamp was standing
on table In the dining. room, and no one near
at the time OF the explosion the inmates all being
in the kitch N. Beyond the destruction Of the
table-eover a } damage was done.
About $50 o'clock last evening gasoline lamp
exploded in the house OF Richard Anderson, 2S2
Bank street. while it was being lighted by his
wife. In her attempt to extiDguish the flames
Mrs. Anderson's arm was burned quite severely.
No other damage of any consequence was done.
baltimore American. Jan. G.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
CHous-Hold the fort. etc.
Kuights of Pvthias-Installation of Ofinp

Knights Of Pythias-Instsllation Of Officers.
The castle hall of Equal Lodge, No. II, X. Of
p, was the scene of much excitement last MOI
day evening, being the occasion Of the public in
stallation If officers of that lodge After the en-
trance OF the Grand Lodge, the playing Of the
Grand March, singing Of the Welcome Ode and
prayer by p. c. r. r. Brown the following officers
were Installed by Grand Chancellor A. ]. Cunning:
z. O., Jerome NJ. Davis; q. O., James b. Hol-
lidee; V. e., George W. Stokes: prelate, =. G..
X. Il. Brown; n. at A, George II. Vanhorn; /.
e., Samuel X. Cuttings; o. g., j. &. Davis; X.
Of X. and s., J. Il. Jacobs: NJ. OF F., James
Mitchell, and N. Of T., Daniel MocKabcs. The
officers Of the Grand Lodge, also those Of the sub
ordinate lodge, were in full uniform, which en-
banced fidelity TO the officers installed. After
the Installation was over, and followed by the
installation ode and an appropriate address by ID.
+. Mockabee. an inte-misson was decreed by e.
q. J. B. HOlidge for the purpose OF giving to the
visitors and members an opportunity for social
gossip and to partaEe OF the bounies viz: refresh
ments, freely offered, which was followed by ad-
dresses IRON p. G. g r. Goodbart, Z. q. Z. J. T.
Colcwell, V. G. &. Dr. Gassaway, +. y. q. W.
Brown and q. Z. G.. A. j. Gunnug interpreted
with singing by the Misses Crawford and Mrs. J.
S. HolliGge, nee Crawford, under the supervision
of '. q. q. W. Stokes. The evening was sgreea-
bly, spent by all, and much comment AID fatery,
as is usually the case, was given 20 Equal Lodge
No, Il.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Enu that tha Excitamsnt

The National Woman Suffrage Association
OF the holidays is over, and our busy season is
fairly setting In again on "lopg season. basis,
We propose to revive our Alphabetical Business
Directory, which has been found so convenient
for public reference, and such a cheap and EN-
cient advertising medium for those who do not
care to advertise very largely, but know the ad-
vantage Of keeping their card before the public
this Directory is equivalent to having ones sign
duplicated 10 as many places all over the city,
and the cost is comparatively trit1ng. Those de.
sIrous of appearing In the new revised Directory
should send In their cards at once.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
A Great and Good Work.

Those who have made the subject of crime a
study affirm that in a very large majority of
cases it has its origin not in the innate depraVity
of man, but comes OF his necessities which crcum-
stances alas too OTTER control - his injury. One
Of the greatest OF these needs is a temporary
shelter even for one night,uhe the warmth Of a
good fire, a comfortable bed, generous cup of
hot coffee and few slices OF bread can be had
for the asking. Animated by the desire to sup
ply these wants, several young ladies represent
ing our best families have undertaken to give q
literary and musical entertainment, AT which the
best Of our amateur talent will assist. II will
take place on Tuesday evening next, the llth in
stant, at No. 1888 street, and we are pleased to
state that the demand for tickets has been en-
eoursgingly large. Messrs. SoIomons 4 Chap
man have some for disposal at their hOokstora
National Republican., 1876-01-08
GOING HOME TO FIGHT NO MORE.
Coal.0il Fire.

A scoal.oil lamp exploded in the three story
brick building, No. 3o2 Broadway, last evening,
and set the building on fire. The first floor was
occupied by Z. Lttinger as an 1ndia-rupber fac
tory, which was damaged to the extent OF 5000.
The second floor was occupied BY T. N. Muir, o
tailor, who suffered q considerable loss BY water,
and BY II. Peyser, o real estate agent, whose loss
by water was slight The damage to the building
was 500; irsured.-y. y. Herald, Jan.7.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
ER PROOF
FACTS WILL TELL.

III. x. StsrSHS, Esq.:
DFARsIR: Allow me to word in favor of
yEGETINE. During the past year have suffered
from a complication of diseases. laid 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, had eight of the best physicisns in
worse. They agreed thai 1 had hesrt disease.
phthisis, pyEemia and kidney mplaint, and could
ney er be any better. l was reduced in weight 50
pounds. which Is much, for am naturally thin.
In June, fine Ing was failing under the treat
mept of the physicians, i commenced the use OF
VEGETINE. through the earnest persuasion Of
friends, and, am happy TO state, with good re-
suits have gained ten pounds in weight, can sit
up ali day, walk half mile and ride six.
am greatly encourag ged, and shall continue uEing
the VEGETINE IL can getit. am . poor man,
but for the truth Of this statement refer to any
M an in Goffstown or vicinity.
Yours. very thankfully, A. J. BURBECK,,
Aug. I, ISIS. Gonstown, NH.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Concerning the Registration Of Trade Unions,

Representatives OF the different trade unions
OF this city held meeting last evening to take
measures to secure the enactment by Congress
for this District OF law providing for the regis
tration of trade unions, similar in character to
the statute now in force in England. 1t was
unanimously resolved to appoint q committee Of
three, composed Of Mrs. Ralston, CONN and
Deage, to prepare q suitable memorial and 10
draft bill to be submitted to Congress.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
THE WIFE'S STATEMENT.

E.'y'
.Ur. SerenS:
DFAR SIR: / feel must say few words about
the NEGETINE. The physicians said had so many
complaints they did not know what to give me.
They said had a bad humor ald had the kidney
complaint. the liver complaint. my heart was very
weak, and don 4 think there Is any one who suf-
fer ed more with the piles than dill. The phySi-
clans all said 1t was use for me to take medicine;
i could not live through the month of May. truly
think the NEGETISE has saved my life, and my
neighbors say that the VEGETINE has reslIy, ac-
complishod 3 wonderful cure in my case, and tell
every one whom meet il Is the best medicine In
the world. Yours, ycIy than ktnlly,
Mrs. J. L. BUTLER.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
R.yro'dr Fruit Ivaporators for California.

Since the Endorsement Of the Reynolds process
Of curing fruits and vegetables was published in
the reports of the Agricultural department for
Decsmber several capitalists Of CalifornIs, now
in Washington, have formed company and pur-
chased the exclusive right for that great fruit
this city, to be shipped to San Francisco next
month"; Among the directors are members OF
CopHress and other leading men OF the State,
who purpose erecting several very large fruit
factories the coming season.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Cana Prot,ot,vs Association.

At the regular meeting of the Game Protective
Association, Mr.. Chsmplin, from the committee
appointed TO draft u suitable game and dog law
TO present to Congress, reported that they will be
ready 10 make their report in two weeks, and it
will be carefully prepared document, embracing
all the necessary points to protect both game and
dogs. Messrs. Tapp1n, Mills. Wheeler, Williams
and Smithson were elected a committee TO make
arrangements Tor grand gun trial for all breech-
loading guns having 10 or l. bore. The follow
ing were elected honorary members Of the asso-
citation: Senator George +. EdmundE, Professors
). F. Baird, Thomas, Gill, Elliot, Coues, II. G.
Yarrow, Drs. RothsbrooE and Rowland and
Ressrs. ]. A. Welner and A. B. Stevens. Mr.
Samuel Wimsatt was nominated for membershIp
National Republican., 1876-01-08
The Columbia Law School.

The senior class of the law department of the
Columbia University met last evening after the
lecturehour for the purpose Of elscting the class
officers. The following officers were elected by
the vote Of the majority of the members of the
class present: President, X. B. Hind; vice presi-
dent, Madison Davis: secretary, q. ID. Penne-
baker; treasurer, ]. L. Bangs; chairman OF exc
cutive committee, ]. H. Peirce. The executive
committee was not appointed.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Hold The Fort"
o, my comrades, see the signal

Ho! my comrades, see the signal
In our Union sky;
"out with Yankees, drive the Yankees"
Is the rebel cry.
CHORUS.
Hold the fort our brothers died for,
Hold and save 1t still;
Wave the answer back to Congress,
By their graves We will.
There, ye heroes, see the JohnnIes
Coming with the cry,
Bounce the Yankees! reduce the army"
MAKE the Union fly.''
CEoRUs-Hold the fort, etc.
See the wellknown host advancing,
Traitors leading on;
Wounded men around US falling,
All Will soon be gone.
CBoRUs-Hold the fort, etc.
Keepour glorious banner waving,
Let our bugles blow:
For the Union yet shall triumph
Over every foe.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
a .Va!patls DiscoYerY.

n .fdIUhEl5 OlsCOVeIy.
DR.. Z. W. Benson, practicing physician at 1o6
North Eutaw street, Baltimore Nd, (who has
paid much attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract of celery and chamomIle
combined, in a certain proportion, invariably
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
ness. This is triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over The country are ordering
by mail; He prepares 1t in pills, at 30 cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re.
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age free, to any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists in Washington, George
town and Alexandria.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
APPRECIATION.

1he1S's looJ.
II. r. Sterens:
DEAR SIR; This is to certify that have used
yonr ',Blood Preparation In my family for sew
eral years, and think that, for scrofula Cank-
erous HumoIs, or Rheumatic Affections, It cannot
be excelled; and, q blood-puriher and spring
medicine, 1t Is the best thing have used: and
have used almost everything. can cheerfully
recommend L. to any one in need Of such medi-
cine. Yours respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DINSNORE
Rua. llafra
National Republican., 1876-01-08
Auction Bales TODAY.

By Thos. DowlIpg:
At 10 O'Clock, a large and superior collection of
furniture, oil paintings, &c.
At II O'clock, pair of blOoded mares.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
A husbands Statement OF the Great
Suffering of His Wife.

Mr.. II. X. StErsHs:
DEAR SIN: 1 feel II my duty to say a word IN
praise of VEGETINE. My wife has been trouble
with q bad humor for several years, which she in
herited from her parents. We have tried several
physicians and great many diferent kinds Of
medicine, with but little benefit. She was SO
her ever being any better. Hearing CT tile VEGE-
TINE, we resolved 70 lry once more anu sue COM
ing in health ever since From lot pounds she has
advanced TO 35 pounds, having gained 81 pounds In
seven months, and is now able TO be about her work.
In short, she believes that VKGETINE has been the
means OF saving her life, and that she cannot say
too much in Its praise. IL II pleases you to make
use of this statement you arc at liberty to do
She has taken hfteen bottles and is still using 1t,
and | can safely recommend it a great blood
nurifcr, Yours, respectfully,
JOSEPH l.. BUTLER.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
CITY ITEMS.
FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE


have tested the virtues of DR.. FistGr's Bdlsam of
Wild Cherry, and It is now acknowledged to be
the best remedy extant for pulmonary and lung
diseases, embracing the whole range from slight
cold to settled consumption. Were tt not for its
merits, 1t would long since have ''died and made
NO sign" Fifty cents and 81 bottle; large bot
ties much the cheaper.
National Republican., 1876-01-08

THURsToN,s 1vozY PEARL Toera PowDns
used daily Will keep the teeth clean white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
JouvEN's lNoDoRous KID-CfLovH ULaANnR
Will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. Twenty five cents per bottle
THOMPSON q PoMADE OPTIMB 10 equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Tssuty-fvs
and fifty cents Per bottle.
WELLS STRENeTHENIHa PLAsFHRs are the
verv bsst. All sold bv drugztsts.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
VEGETINE.
WHAT IS ACCOMPLISHED
v E G E T I N E

WHEN THE BLOOD BECOMES WEAK
w and impoverished. l. from Whatever cause, the
whole sy,tem is thrown out Of ord=r, and, though
the sufferers may be not sick enough TO take
they poorly prepared to resist the cold, bleak
weather atten ding the y Inter season. The person
may be thicI iy cad II the circulation OF the blood
is poor they will shiyer with the cold.
There is nothing which will 80 fOrtlfy the system
against cold or chan geAble wcather quick cIrcu
l5tion OF good. pure blood. The VEGETISE will
the blood, give tor TO the stomach, restore
the liver to Its proper action. stimulate the kidneys
so to enable them to perform the functions de-
volying upon tht m, carry of the putrid humors,
regulate the bowels and restore the whole system
towOrking order. his Is precisely what VICE
TINE oes, end this is the exact way through which
Ii has accomplished 50 many wonderful cures, as
NAV seen by the following unquestlonable evil
National Republican., 1876-01-08
EIlzEEs' RELIEF COMMISSION ORGANIZED.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

Transaction of the Usual Routine Busf-
ness-Bin for the Proposed Abatfoir
in the District - Police Items - Ii
seBse TO observation-disclosures Para
graphs Of Local Interest.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
a1aat Reduntinn in tha Prina of nru fsnnds.

The very best Wamsutta Cotton, l21S cents.
The very best CalIcoes, s cents. Kesps patent
partly made dress Shirts, 50 for SIX shirts.
W. W. BURDErTE & Co.,
No. s2S Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
THE SOLDIERS FRIENDS.

ssrenads to MtIs.s Fort and caisa To-
Night.
In accordance With arrangements q number Of
the soldiers OF the Union army now resident
in this city will Tonight tender a compliment
tary serspade to the Hons. g. L. Fort, Of ILL.,
nois and T. J. Cason, Of Indiana, as q recogni-
tion of their appreciation Of the efforts Of the
two gentlemen in their behalf on the floor OF the
House. In connection with the event an en-
thusisstic ex.soldier sends US the following,
which he expects will be sung durIng the sere-
made.
National Republican., 1876-01-08

ALWAYS keep the bottle handy:
Do not place 1t out of sight;
For It cured our little Andy,
Who was coughing day and night.
DIR. Bulls cough syrup.
National Republican., 1876-01-08
GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY
lRlAL OF IHE DISTRICT CONSPIRACY CASE.

iIgUMREf OF COUNSEL ON BOTH SIDES.