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National Republican., 1876-01-10
A BUsT-UP.
Gasoline Creates Confusion at the Capital
House, Madison.


TIE Madison, Wis, Democrat says: About 5
O'Clock Tuesday evening terrific explosion was
heard in the neighborhood OF the Capital House
on King street. Men, women and children rushed
hither and thIther to learn the why and the
vi eTefore.
Soon 1t became known that the gasoline works
OF the Capital House had exploded, and that
things in that locality were somewhat demoral-
lied. We were soon attracted to the spot, and
proprietor Of the hotel the following particulars:
On Monday It was found that there was leakage
of gasoline Connection with the works. which
are in the yard near by, was cut of, and gas from
the regular gas company was let on. The work
of pumping the water from the cistern which con-
tanned the gasometer commenced, and on yester-
day pearly all the water was removed. Notwith-
standing that Mr. Spaulding gave orders to work
with caution, the man who did the pumping be-
came ipquistive, and procured light, while in
the clstern, 10 make examination. No sooner had
took place, loud and seemingly destructive. The
building which contained the gasometer was Of
toard structure, bricked on the outside.
The explosion caused the bricks to fly In every
direction, and blew door and window to shat
ters.
when a calm came over the scene It was dis.
covered that three men, who had been working
about the building, were injured quite severely.
They are A. Q. Spaulding, brother of the pro-
were severely burned. Drs. Favil and Ingman
were called and administered medical aid.
Mr.. Spaulding, the proprietor Of the hotel,
tells us that the accident was caused entirely
through carelessness Of the man who handled the
light.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Why and When Lamps Explode.

All explosions Of coal oil lamps are caused by
the vap0r or gas that collects in the space above
the oil. when fall of oil, OF course, q lamp con-
tains no gas, but Immediately on lighting the
lamp consumption OF oil begins, soon leaving q
space for gas, which commences to form as the
lamp warns up, and, after burning q short time,
sufficient gas will accumulate to cause an ex-
plosion. The gas in a lamp will explode only
when ignited. In this respect II is like gun
powder. Cheap or inferior oil is always the
most dangerous. The fame is communicated to
the gas in the following manner: The wick-tubs
in all lamp burners is made larger than the wick
is to pass through It. 1t would not do to have
the wick work tightly in the burner; on the coz
trary, It is essential that It move up and down
with perfect ease. In this way It is unavoidable
that space in the tube is lett along this sides Of
the wick sufficient for the flame from the burner
TO pass down into the lamp and explode the gas.
Many things may occur to cause the flame TO
pass down the wick and explode the lamp: ]. A
lamp may be standing on table or mantei, and a
slight puff OF air from an open window, or the
sudden opening Of door, cause an explosion. 2.
A lamp may be taken up quickly from q table or
mGntel anG instantly explode. 9. A lamp is taken
into an entry where there Is drapght, or ont Of
doors, and an explosion ensues L. A lighted lamp
is taken up flight OF stairs, or is raised quickly
to place It on the mantel, resulting in an explo-
sion. In all these cases the mischief Is done By
the air movement, either by suddenly checking
the draught or forcing air down the chimney
lq eAuhguish the fame is a frequent cause Of eX:
ploston. Q. Lamp explosions have been caused
BY using a chimney broken of at the top, or one
that has piece broken out, whereby the draught
is variable and the flame unsteady. !. some;
times o thoughtless person puts o small-sized
wick in large burner, thus leaving considerable
space along the edges Of the wick. 8. An old
burner, with its air-draughts clogged up, which
continued in use. and the final result is an ex.
Dlcsiun.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
THE NOMINATING CONVENTIONS.
Meeting of the Citizens Executive Com
mittee.

Meeting Of the Citizens Executive Com
mittee.
A meeting OF the citizens executive committee
Of twenty. five was held on Saturday night at the
Arlington. An organization was effected by tho
election Of Mr. John Van Riswick as president
and MIR. Hcratio Browning as secretary.
The secretary read the following; which was re-
eeived with great enthusiasm:
WnLARD's HoTEL,i
WAsnISGToN, D.. c., Jan. s, 1876.
Mr. John Van Riswick, chcirnlGa Executive CON-
frftttc:
DEAR SIR: was unable to attend the meeting
Of citizens last evening, but deeply sympathzing
with its objects, hereby subscribe 81 coo to the
holding of the two national nominating conyen-
tions in this city.
Respectfully yours, J. F. CAKE.
Mr.. Browning offered the following; which was
adopted:
ReSolred, That the following gentlemen be ap-
pointed o committee to prepare addresses to the
National Executive Committees Of the two na-
tonal political parties setting forth the wishes Of
tions to nominate candidates for the next Presl-
dental campaign be held in this city, viz: Judge
]. Casey, Dr.. q. =. Cox, Mr. John Z. Norris, Col.
5. S. Smoot and Col. VIM. Wall.
Nr.Norris offered the following; which was also
adopted:
Resolved, That committee of ive be appointed,
whose duty it shall be to ascertain whether suit
able BUILDING can be had for the national nomi-
mating Presidential conventions, and Its cost, and
that said committee shall report at the next meet
Wednesday evening at eight O'Clock, the CON-
nlittGe to consist Of the following gentlemen:
Messrs. J. W. Boteler, r. i, Fleming, Geo. NJ.
Oyster, J. H. McGill and Thos. M Plowmsn.
After completing certain minor arrangements,
the committee adjourned till Wednesday evening
rext at O'Clock.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Our Readers VIII Find

u this mornings REPUBLICAN our new Alpha.
betical Directory, containing cards OF frst-class
establishments in all branches Of business In the
District. Every person almost daily t,els the
And what they want we have aimed to make
this as complete and easy OF reference as posi-
Bile and are sure that It WILL be frequently con
trausact, We intend TO keep il up in q reliable
and convenient form, and Improve IL from time tl
time If possible. Any not represented 10 II thai
once. SO as TO get an even start with their neigh
bors in SO desirable an advertising medium, snC
one Of such universal and constant reference o.
our large circulation among the best classes must
ms ke OF this. .-.aT.p
National Republican., 1876-01-10
a Valusbls Dikc3very.

DR.. G. W. .BenFon, practicing physician at LOG
North E1taw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much attention TO rervous disesses,) has
discovered that extract Of celery and chamomile
cures headache, either biiious. dyspeptic, nef-
vUus or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
neis. This is a. triumph In medical chemistry,
ard sufferers all over the country are ordering
BY mail. He prepares it in pills, at 80 cents per
box The Doctor is largely known and highly re.
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent post
age free 10 any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists in Washington, George
town and Alexandria.
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Ezra in Gnnruetnrrn

The alarm Of fire given from box T31 about
l1:3o o'clock Saturday night was caused by the
burning of the cooper shop of James Ridgway
on Water street, between High and Congress
streets, Georgetown. The fire spread rapidly,
and, notwithstanding the efforts of the fire de
partment, the shop and contents wero entirely
Consumed, entailing 3 loss Of about $500, fully
covered by Insurance.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
st. Patrick's Day.

This evening tie regularly accredited delegates
Of the Catholic societies of the District will meet
at Sangerbund hall for the purpose of electing q
chief marshal for the st. Patrlck's day procession
and for the year commencing on that date. Capt.
]: p. Barrett, who has so ably filled the position
OF chief marshal since the 18th of last March, is
not a candidate for reelection. Among aspirants
for his baton are MIR. Thomas Mc1Iahon, of HI
bernia society, No. 8; Mr.. Kelly, of the West End
HiberniaDs, and Major Richard Dillon, Of the
Washington City Hibernian Association.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
yousu's Fcreign Missionary s.cistv

A meeting OF the branch Of this society con-
rected with Rylsnd chapel was held yesterday
aftsruosn at o'clock. Ahighly-interssting report
of the operations Of the year was made by the
secretary, Mrs. DR.. Wright. The collections from
this branch have not been exceeded BY any other
of the various branches connected with the Me.ho.
dist eh1rches in Washington. An election OF
ofScers for the ensuing year was held and Mrs.
Robey was elected president, and Mrs q i. Hail.
Ms II, KidWeil and Mrs. ]. H. Bird vice
,,.asdents Miss Hattie Davis recording secretary
Miss Rachel Garrett corresponding seefetary,and
HTs A. W. RoWeIl treasurer.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Eow In Rine

1t was Wendell Phillips who said, in language
as forcibie as 1t was truthful, that at is the dol
lar saved, over expenses on Saturday evening
that makes the account grow in the savings
bank that makes the Individual prosperous, that
gives him happy home, leads to his advance
ment, and ultimately makes him an influential
and useful member of society"
The German American Savings Bank, corner
OF Seventh and F streets, pays Interest on de-
posits.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Alumni BANQUET.

The Alumni Association OF Georgetown Col
lege give their first annual banquet at Willard:
hall on the evening Of Tuesday, the 11th inst.
at O'Clock. There will be many prominen:
men present, and among others Senator Herman
Hop. Mr.. Caulfeld, OF Indiana, and Mr.. X. T.
Merrick, of this city,
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Auction SALES To-day.
Ry Thos. DoWlIuR:

BY Thos. DowlIng:
At l. o'clock, six years lease Of ground and i'm
and Seventh streets northwest.
At 4 O'Clock, two comfortable two.story brick
dwelling houses and stables in Georgetown. ID. ".
At 4:S0 O'Clock, handsome residence on Seven
teepth street, between and L streets, being No.
l0l6 northwest.
ByB. II. Warner:
At o'clock, valuable improved property on
East Capitol street, between Second and Third
streets east.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Etra

A kerosene lamp exploded at Mrs. Jenkenson's
fancy store, No. IS Union Place, at o'clock this
morning. Before the flames were extingushed
stock valued at $3.50 had been destroyed, and the
premises, which are owned by Mr.. Edward
Grissham, damaged TO the extent Of 500. Build.
ing and contents are both fully covered by in
suraIce.-BrooklyR Argus, Jan. Z.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
The FRAUDULENT PAYROLL CASE.

Ths Case given 10 the JuIy-Verdict of Guilty
as TO Thompson and Lszenbv, and Luckstt
Acquitted.
Saturday, about 11:3o o'clock p. m, Governor
Wells concluded his argument in the case of Guy
II. Thompson, J. T. LaZenby and Samuel Llckett,
charged with cOnspirlng together and defrauding
the United States Of s66sQ9 by means OF fraudu.
lent payroll. His Honor, Judge urp, then pro-
eeeced to deliver his charge to the jury He be-
gan with certain legal proposItIoa ny
Mr. Cook, counsel for the de- r.nse, allowing some
oVeriuhng come and me- -slfslng others.
the Co1rt saiE -.rtons were given to the Jury,
saw The that there was but little else TO
had -.ewas hardly a question that the $500
-,cel drawn from the treasury without any
Jnst claim. Somebody was guilty. II the jury
believed that the money was fraudulently drawn,
II was for them to ind whether or not these were
the parties.
The theory of the defense is that Waters is
actually the guilty party, and Gill and Thomp-
son were only prosecuting what they supposed
was good claim. But this transaction was not
gotten up for the benefit OF Waters.
1t was singular that Thompson should neyer
have been able to ind any OF the persons who
drew the money. Appeals had been made to the
try the case according to their sympsthies. The
Jury were competent to Judge what inferencss
may be decuced from the testimony, and could
come to their own conclusions.
The Court stated that the duty Of the Jury was
more important than his own. If they made q
mistake It was irretrIevable but his mistakes
could be corrected by higher court.
fore Il o'clock, and about O'Clock brought in a
verdict Of guilty in the cases Of Thompson and
LaZeEby, and acquitted Luckett who is still
uncer bonds for his appearance, there yet being
two otheT indictments pending against him.
The defense took exceptions to all the points OF
law which were overruled by the Court
National Republican., 1876-01-10
A Clereyman's Opinion.

Having had an opportunity TO test the excellent
qualities OF D.. Bulls Cough Syru' :, I hesitate
not to say, 1t is the best remedy have ever used
in my family.-Rer. Wm. II. Chapman, Pastor w.
L. Church, GeorgefoUH, d. c.
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An INFANT FOUND In A C0AlrGSLhiR
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THE FRAUDULENT PAYROLL CASE

Thompson and Lazenby Convicted
The Nominating COuyentions-Meet
ing of the Citizens Executive Com
mfttee-MfseelIaneOu Paragraphs OF
Local Interest.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
DRY GOODS,


HGGG sT6GK OF DRESS G06Ds:
HOLIDAY GOODS OPENING FRESH EVERY
Ladies' and Gents Underwear Cheap.
Dress Goods stock must be reduced, and bargains
all through 1t.
Black Silks, 81 10 g so; very cheap.
Balmoral and Felt Skirts. SOC. to IS.
Rfaek fSn Hlpaeas @ 50 GOOD, s; at 81 Is cents
Flannels reduced in prices, to close.
Plaid Suitings, I5c. to Sl.2S.
Holiday goods N muffers, All kinds of Ladies'
and CENTS Handk erchiefs.
Soiled Initial Handkerchlefs, 50c.. worth 75.
L Scarfs, Ties, Bows and Linen Sets.
Hosiery and Gloves of all kinds.
superb Black Cashmeree. 75c. to sl.50
Beaver Cloths, for Sacques, cheap.
AL the Cassimeres marked down.
CARPET STOCK MUST BE SOLD.
Bargains in good Ingrains from 75c. to Sl.l0.
Brussels from 81. IL to 81. so.
Being our Intention to turn our stock into money
before the yearly inventory, bargains can be had in
all branches.
T. N. NAUDAJN,
de23-tf 709 MARKET SPACE,
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CITY ITEMS.

FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE
have tested the virtues of DR.. Wistcr's BclsGm OF
Wild Cherry, and 1t 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 It not for its
merits, it would long since have ''died and made
no sign" Fifty cents and 81 bottle; large bot.
ties much the cheaper.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

TaURsToz's IVORY PEARL TOOTH fo1Dnz
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty five and nifty cents per bottle.
JoUvBN's lScDoRoUs kID-4LOVz CLsANEl
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THOMPSON POMADE OPTIMR ia equal to eh.
best French, and but half the prics twenty-five
aud fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsTKBs ars ths
very best. All sold by druggists.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY

PROBABLE CASE or INFANTIc.DE
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Crest Reduction in the Price of D,yGoods.

The very best wamsutta Cotton, l2lx cents
The very best 'Calicoes, cents. Keeps patent
partly made dress Shirts. s6 for six shirts.
w. W. BURDErTE Co.,
No. 92S Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

GDll SHOWING OF THE GllRED PUBLIC SCHOOLS
National Republican., 1876-01-10

But there are times Wien this "Renewer q
strength" is denied us-times when our mind
aHd bodies have been so oyerworked and are 8
worn out that we woo the drowsy god in vain.
The Peruvian Syrup ian iron tonic) renews on
strength, and makes our rest sweet and refresh
ing.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

"TIRED NATURES SWEET REsToRER, BALM
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$ REGULATORS COURT

Got HIM 2 asked man who leaned against
tho trunk OF a tree.
Sure enough. Major replied the man ad-
dressed, but he's queer case
How p asked the Major.
lie acts as il he was looney-if he isn't play
in possum right up to the handle, then he as a
fool, as sure as my name ID Blizzer,' SAID the
man.
rrot him up, said the Major Two heads
are better than ore. so OF course eighteen or
twenty heads are better yet. Let talk IL over
together
The man stepped out to the road, and in q
moment returned, followed by three men on
horseback, ndlng abreast. The man IN the CEN
ter had his feet tied together under his saddle
and his bands tied behind him. The men beside
HIM held, each one, horse pistol.
Order In court f! proclaimed the Major.
Show the prisoner and the evidence
Two men stuck balls OF candle wicking upon
sharp sticks, poured turpentine upon them and
lighted them. One then stood in front OF the
prisoner q horse aud the other behind him. The
other men crowded close. and looked curiousy
al the horse.
Show light both eides = exclaimed the Ma
jor, upon which the men with lights changed
their position 30 that light fell upon both sides
Of the horse. Suddenly one man detached him.
self from ibe crowd and whispered to the Ma
jor. That functionary coughed, and exclaimed |:
Wait minrte, geDtlemen-I forgot some
thing. Take off your hats-hold MP your right
hands. You do solewply swear. IN the pres
ence OF Almighty God and these witnesses to
try this case without fear or favor. and stric,ly
IN accordance with the evidence Now
The men replaced their hats, and again exam
med the horse.
It's Garman's horse, said one man, / know
him by the way the white works up in front of
that off fore foot
An know 1t, said another man, looking at
one OF the horses shoulders, by that double
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Goldsmith's BRYANT g. STRATroN |
business University. The oldest,
best conducted most successful. popular, thor
ough and practical, occupies the finest suite Of
rooms, employs the largest corps OF able and
experienced teachers OF any business college in
the north west. THIS institution Is receiving
nine-tenths OF the patronage OF Detroit. What
better evidence OF merit is necessary? Young
men will consult their own interest by visiting
this institution when In search OF business
education. College paper and Centennial pam
phlet of 4S pages sent free.
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Tia Lake Superior delegation to the Legis-
iaturs - eolidly Republican, and Hayes and
whee,sc have 1900 greater majority than our
ticket had in 1874. So much for Tllden's ''iron
currency" There ara two Senators and six
Representatives OF our party,-a gain OF six
memDecB
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~ the Governor
.--, Seo'y OF State.


The electors, thus appointed, SHALL at the
jlace fixed by the law OF the State, meet on the
frst Wednesday in December following the No
Sember in which they we're elected, and vote by
ballot FOR President and Vice. President OF the
United States. They shall then make three
separate lists Of their respective votes for Pres
'dent add vce-President, properly autbentica-
ted, aud stating that they had voted by ballot
IN a tom like the following:
state Cor Common sealth) Of -
We whose names are mentioned In the au-
'"eNed certificate nj aDpointmenr, having, pur-
eoant to the Constitution OF the United States
o. 'merlcs, and IN the manner directed nv the
Jaws or statutes OF the State Of -. been
APPOINTED Electors Of Presidr mt and VICE Pres
'dept OF the United States OF America. and
having assembled a. -. m the state a,o,a-
sal, BEING the place designated by law for
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The Burlington Hawkeye remarked the first
sunday after the resent baloting; The clergy
mea OF tina happy land will preach to-day to the
s.eso,est lot OF men that ever snored under the
droppines OF the sanctuary. The only way to
keep tho congregation awake will be to lean
bliIet,n board up in front OF the pulpit and
hays a boy paste dispatches on it from time to
ilnia
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PAW PAW RAILROAD.

Trains from Paw Paw connect with the same
named Trans on the Michigan Central Railroad
at Lawton, going east and west.
LEAVE PAW PAW.
$50 A. NJ, returns from Lawton at A. NJ.
$50 a. m, Mail Train, east.
200 p. M, Mail west, and Way Freight sIssi
$3.50 D. m. Kalamazoo Accommodation east
EV Trainsreturn TO Paw Paw on departure o
Michigan Central Trains from Lawton.
JOHN IHLINGi, Sup't
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Mathew Business College.

Detroit, eNcels IN preparing young men
for business. 1t maintains full and compe-
tent faculty. President Mayhew's lectures
clear up all difficulties. Students are delighted
with them, understand their work and advance
rapidly, and thus save time and money. This
College prepares large numbers of young men
for good situations In business and Is not ex-
celled anywhere. 1.-The most perfect possible"
is what the U. 8. Commissioners report says of
it. College Journal and Centennial Pamphlet
sent free.
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:, do hereby certify thai
Here follow the names of FIector

NHtI5 IOI1OW tDt HaIlle5 OF EItCtOTs.J
have been chosen Electors Of President and
Nice-Presldent OF the United States. on the
part OF this Stale, sgreeably to the provisions
ofthe laws OF this State, and in conformity to
the Constitution of the United States of Amer
ace, for the purpose OF giving in their votes for
President and Vice-Presdent OF the United
States, for the term prescribed by the Consti-
tuition OF said United States, to begin on the
9Th day OF March, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven.
Given under my hand and seal of the state
of -, at -, this - day Of De-
a.. 5. cember, A. ID. one thousand eight hun
bred and seventy-six.
Gn--o
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In ono county in Minnesota there are six
townships which gave their vote solid for
Hayes.
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Its roaIiy painful to witness the disappear
ance OF the word "reiorm" from Democratic
newspapecs.- Williamsport (Pa.) Gazette.
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(Here follow signatures of Electors.)

The expenses OF the messenger will be paid
by the United States at the rate OF twenty-five
cents per mile, from the place of voting to the
seat Of the National Government.
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II Q II FL II
p E d F. L E
PAW PAW,
AND
TOWNS ADJOINING.

In commencing our New Mode of
Business, we wish to make known the
principle upon which our business will
be conducted, and wish to be distinctly
understood,
1st' That we shall sell for Cash and
Ready Pay.
I'd. That our Prices shall be One
and the same to every body
Sd. That we shall sell our Goods at
small advance FRONT lost, in all cases.
4th. That in no case shall there be
any deception used to sell our goods |;
and that all Goods that do not prove to
be what they are sold for, may be return
ed, and the money refunded.
5th. That it is our determination,
all cases, never to be undersold.
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Jansen, McClurS & Co., Of Chicago, have just
issued from the press a work entitled 1.-THE
Jericho Road" story OF Western life, from
which we take the following story:
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statute for that purpose, on the first Wednes-
day in December, A. ID. one thousand eight
hundred and sevensy-six, being the - day Of
said month, have voted by ballot for President
and vice-President, having named in our bal
lots the person voted for as President, and IN
distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice
President, and in the same ballots there were
votes for President of the United States
Of America, all OF which - votes were cast
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In testimony whereof We have hereunto set
our hands on the first Wednes day OF Decem-
Der, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-six.