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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24
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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Kerosene and powdered lime, whit
ing OF wood-astes will scoar tins
with little trouble.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Pop Corn Meal and Pud ding.-One
mint pop. corn makes sixteen p'nts
popped corn crush with a rolling
min on kitchen table and grind in
coffee mill into a coarse meal, and 1t
will measure eight pints; mix five
pints with four pints sweet m'ik ana
set where it will warm and soak !;
should soak two hours or more; then
add two eggs, sugar, raislns and
spice, lust as for rice pudding, ana
then boil for few minutes, stirring
several times to mix.-Trans. AM
Institute.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Bring distinctly to your own mind
the well-kuown fact that children de
light as much in exercising thelI
minds as their limbs, provided only
that which is presented to them De
suited to their capacities and adapted
to their strength.-Dunn's Principles
of Teaching.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Joy and Sorrow of Children.-Chil'
dren sweetens labors, but they make
misfortunes more bitter; they increase
the cares of life, but they mitigate
tho remembrance of deatb.-Lord
Bacon.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Strong lye put in hard water will
make it soft as rain water.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Moths in Carpets. Moth will infest
carpets in warm rooms in winter as
welt ~ summer. A sure way to re-
move them is to pour strong alum wa.
ter upon the floor to the distance OF
half yard around the edge before
the carpets are laid down. When
sweeping, once in while sprinkle
dry salt upon the carpet.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24

Curiosity in children is lnt an ap,
petite after knowledge. l doubt not
but one great reason why many
children abandon themselves wholly
to silly sports, and tritie away all
their time iusipid|y,. is because they
found their curiosity baked, and their
inquiries neglected.-Locke.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-03-24
Ru,sT's GARDEN SEEDS

4 FULL supply will be on handsoon ;
II also onion sets and early rose potatoe'
Jan. 13-tf. }. =. lh1ChLA'
National Republican., 1877-10-06
ArIONAL REPUBLICAN,. SATURDAY MORNING.

nisn Benevolent Association, Of which dectaed
was member, will attend the funeral.
The committee appointed to investigate
the origin Of the Patent once FIRE expect TO finish
taking testimony to-day and TO make their report
TO Secretary schurz not later than Monday.
Charles johnson, alias Felix Jones, con-
yicted last May with VIM Peck, alias Frank John.
one year, has been pardoned by the President
= Tho cold wave that has followed the
cyclone makes peoplethink about overcoats, and
attention s called TO the splendid 5 stock at No. gl
reasonable.
Tho chapel recently erected BY the Whit
neg Avenue Union Mission, on the Seventh street
entrance to the Soldiers Home grounds, will be
dedicated tomorrow at $40 p. M, and tho exer-
oises promise To be Of very Interesting character
The President and family are expected to bc pres
ent
.Mahonoy's shoc-shop, corner Of Seventh
Thursday % night OF "a worth t0S1e OF shcs ' On the
same night the stable In the rear OF Mr.. Murphys
house, on Second street southwest was broken
open, aud q quantity Of furniture, bedding and
Tho following order of Sunday services
has been adopted for Epiphany church from 0cto-
Der until June noSt: & n. M. Holy Communion;
G3D q. m, Sunday schools II a. m, morning services
each month and CHIEF festivals; 4 p. m. evening
prayer. with short sermon; 1880 p. M, second even
Ing prayer and sermon. At the s a. m. and 1850 p
m. services oil seats will be free.
Equal Division, No. 3, Sons Of Temper
ancc, held public meeting last night at their hall
in Temperance Temple, in connection with the In
snlaton Of their officers for the current quarter.
The, hall was crowded The programme, under
the head Of Good Of the Order" was a most inter.
esting one and the exercises throughout were both
enierinining. and profitable. DR.. Frank T. Howe
sw. p. for the ensuing quarter.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
VI. M. O. A

At a special meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A., held
last evening in the chapel Of the association the
resignation Of Prof f. NJ Gallaudet president, was
read and accepted On motion. the secretary wa,
directed to cast the ballot Of the association for
Thomas T. Morgan, esq, first vice president to All
the vacancy. Mr.. Morgan, who was present
thanked the association for the honor conferred
upon him, and stated that he would cndeavor To
fulfill the duties of the ONCE for the unexpired
term to the best Of his ability.
The acting general secretary Of the association
then announced that q convention of the Y NJ C.
Associations Of Maryland would he held In AMMAN.
oils on the 18th instant, and that tho Washington
association had been invited to send as many 0i lis
representatives as could attend, ample provision
having been made for their accommodation, and
railroad fare having been reduced one half
thorlacd 10 give credentials to such members rs de
sired TO attend,
communication was read from the managing
editor Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN expressive 0i
the good will Of the new management Of the paper
In the welfare and prosperity Of the association,
which was gratefully received.
The meeting then adjourned.
gospel temperance meeting" will he held In
Lincoln hall Tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock
under tho auspices Of the Y NJ. C. \, Short and
pithy addresses will be delivered by Major =, y.
clark, Mr.. Charles Nye and Mr.. James Meldrum.
This Is the first of series Of such meetings 10 he
held frequently, and will be interesting and prac.
teal, because the men who will engage In them
will speak from n dear bought experience of the
evils ola dIssipatcd life and will relate how eeC.
taly they have been redeemed from II. Young
men particularly are invited
National Republican., 1877-10-06
Auction Sales To-Day.

BY Thomas Bowling:
At 10 a. m. large collection OF household hirni
ture, piano fortes. Brussels threc-ply and ingram
carpets, billiard table lot Of fine chromos 900
dressed dolls cooking and heating stoves, china
and glassware also, lot Of groceries. very large re-
frgcrator marble-top counter, butchers tools &C.
At Il o'clock one French coupe: also. carpen.
ter's wagon, carpenters tools, &C.. belonging TO
frst.class carpenters shop,
by Duncanson Bros.
At 10 a. m. horses, carriages buggies sleghs,
double and single harness, &c.
At i:30 p. M, improved real estate on the corner
OF Seventh and l. streets southwest.
BY James DUNCAN:
At 10 a. m, effects Of a gentleman declining
housekeeping.
BY b. F. steger:
At p. m. improved real estate on the west side
OF Third street, between and d streets southwest
consisting OF a two-story frame and lot IA by 100
By Young 4 Middleton:
Al 10 q. IN, valuable wharf mill and machinery
warehouse, office, stock In trade Of wcll.assorted
lumber. mules, horses carts, harness. &c belong
ing to the firm Of T. Edward Clark 4 Co. at the foot
OF Fourth street southeast, In this city.
By c. W. Handy:
All 5p. IN. lot on Fourteenth street, between W
and Boundary streets northwest.
BY J. =. Town, Trustee:
At 10 a. IN, one sorrcl horse, nine years old, at
the bazaar.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
To Order.
Pants at IS and suits at s2n
EisEAlN Bros, corner Seventh and r streets,
Tic Clhmrclles.

For the benefit Of strangers in the city we
have Cleaned information that sermons will be
preached Mt the various churches named to.mor.
| row:
| CONGREGATIONAL church, corner of Tenth and @
| streets, hy Rev. DR.. Rankin. Morning subject
| Public Education in the South"
North Baptist church, on Fourteenth, near r
street, RGy Dr.. Gray. Subject; The Thirst Of
Evening service usual hour: The Young Man
TScsing Happln%sss; % Or solomons Estimate of the
DR.. Sunderland's church, on Four. and a half
street, between Indiana avenue and street; Com
Wesley chapel, on the corner of Finh and F
Cavalry R.ptist church, corner of Eighth and II
streets ;Dr. Mason.
s.. Fani's Lutheran church, corner of II and
Eleventh streets DR.. Domer.
Mount Zion church, corner of Fifteenth and II
First Baptist church Prof. shutt DR.. cusabcrt
being absent In Baltimore.
Foundry church, where President hayes and
1Sm,ly worship. corner of Fourteeth and q streets
81 Matthew'S, corner Of Fifteenth and II streets
Father DewolE
Westminster church. Seventh street, between D
and + streets south. Rev. Dr. Bittinger. Subject:
PHILIPPIANS, second chapter, twelfth and thirteenth
At 81 Dominic's church. Sixth street, between Z
and streets south the celebration Of tho forty
hours devotion will begin in honor Of the blessed
Catholic church. The Interesting and solemn
service commences at High Mass on Sunday morn.
ing at nine o'clock, and continues until Tuesday
morning, High Mass At nine O'Clock. Cclebrant
Father Fortune; deacon, Father Sheridan
Father Powers breaches.
At the conclusion Of the Mass procession Of the
sacrament will be formed. after which II will be
exposed FIR alteration of the faith. The church
will be suitably decorated with evergreens. flowers
&c. These services are usually largely attended.
The routine Of this Forty Hours' Devotion Is per
petua in the Catholic Church. No sooner is one
church through with the service than II Il taken
up by another. Thus 1t is kept up over the whole
diocese.
Sacrnmental service at Waugh chapel corner Of
Third and A streets. Capitol It'll; DR.. Deslc
As spirit culture Is attracting so much attention
IN the community Mrs. Meixsell a French speaker,
has kindly consented to lecture free on Sunday
evening In Shcldnn's Assembly rooms, 1901 +
street, at 7:SO O'Clock. Tomorrow evening the
theme for the lecture will be selected by the audi.
ence,
National Republican., 1877-10-06
CITY NOTES.

Look out for paint at Willard's hotel.
Meats have gone down another cent or
two.
Repairs are necessary on the pump corner
Of Seventh street and the Avenue.
Tho cleanost.kept inkstand in the city Is
at Adams express branch office, on Y street.
Church service will be held in the base
ment Of St Paul's Lutheran church on account of
the church room undergoing repairs,
Swinging on gates In the mOonshine has
been discontinued for the season, and lolling on
sofas hh succeeded that delightful amusement
Rev VIM, W. Patton, D. D., tho new presi-
dent Of Howard University, will deliver his inau.
gural address at the Congregational church next
Tuesday evening.
The teachers Of the white schools will be
paid to-day at the FRANKLIN building At 10 ~ in
aud those Of the colorcl schools al the sumner
building, al I'm.
The storm day before yesterday wrought
great destruction among the shrubs and flowers
nnd rlvCr"d III" ,tunc walk with mud an inch or
two deep In the litnniCan garden.
The Young Mems Christian Association
has commenced The. publication of little journal
called the T. w. GA Weekly Bulletin conllIninE
Information valuable 10 the members.
The remains Of the late Pierce Babbington
will be buried at 2o'clocf tomorrow, The Hlbsr-
National Republican., 1877-10-06
VEgETINE.

The following letter from Rev. a. W. Mansfield for
merly pastor OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Hyde Park, and at present settled In Lowell must
convince who reads his letter OF the won
derful curative qualities Of vegetne US q thorough
cleanser and purifier ofthe blood;
HYDE PAHK, Mass, Feb. I5 1870.
DEAR siR; About ten years ago my health failed
through the depicting effects of dysI epsia nearly
year later was attacked by typhoid fever In Its wor,
iorm u settled 70 my back and took the form OF a
IN gathertng. had two surgical operations by the
best skl in the Safe, but received no permanent
cure ! suffered great pain Mt times, and was con
small pieces Of bone at aiasTcnt iim"s "So ''S'
Matters ran on thus about seven years, TIL May
office and talk with you OF the virtue OF yesetine
did SO and by your kindness passed through your
mandatory, notirg the ingredients, DC. by which
your remedy Is produced.
by what saw and heard gained some confidence
In Negetlne.
commenced taking II soon afcr but felt worse
from NJ shee. n stl Psrssysred and .CSn fst WAS
results desired TIL had taken II faithfully for
little more than o year. when the difficulty In the
back was cured: and for nine months have enjoyed
have in that time gained twenty-five pounds Of
flesh. being heavier than before In my life, and
During the Iast few weeks had q scrofuious swell.
Ing as large as my fist gather on another part OF my
j took vegetine nthfuliy, and II removed It level
with the surface In month. think should have
been cured Of my main trouble sooner N had taken
larger doses after having become accustomed TO it,
effects.
Let your patrons troubled with scrofila or kidney
disease understand that takes time to cure chronic
Diseases and. they will patiently take Vegetine
With great obligations I am yours very truly,
Pastor the Methodist Episcopal Church.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
Disturbing a Congregation.

A revival meeting has been in progress at
Asbury, colored, church, corner Eleventh and X
streets northwest for the past week, and the wor-
shippers have been very much annoyed by a gang
Of ronghs, who block up the entrance and. BY
laughing and hooting at the minister while pray
ing greatly disturb the congregation at their dcy0.
tions. Last evening complaint made by one
OF the trustees of the church at the Sixth precinct
station, and two Officers were sent around and sue.
cecded In capturing two Of the apparent ring.
leaders. While on their way to the station house
one Of the prisoners shed his coat and escaped and
the other, on being confronted with the church
guardian, could not be identified. so that he was
released from custody. The coat of the runaway
remains at the statlon-h house.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
FALL OvERCoArs at $50 ari up.
ElsEMAs Bros, corner Seventh and streets.
Render Unto Caesar tho Things that are
Caesars.
A SPECIAL VISIT.

A SPECIAL VISIT.
Yesterday morning we made special visit TO the
great Union Pacific Tea Company's new store to
opening to-day, and also to look over the company
stock and hnd out as near as possible the prices
charged for different grndes and as we need hardly
tell the readers Of THR REPUBLICAN that tea tasting
Is little out OF our line vet we hater ourselves on
our superior Judgment We must say We found an
immense stock. and through the kindness of the
manager we were shown the importing invoice"
time, for we know Of no other company In the
United States who are importers that retail tea
Tea c9nsnmers save many profits by buying from
-"Hcadquhrters."
The company's price list should indeed be read
and studied by every one In Washington who loves
the finer qualities Of tea and likes TO have 1t nt
reasonable price We noticed, particularly. q very
purchasers can have free Of charge" The doors
Will be thrown open to the public this morning
and we have no hesitancy In telling our many
readers thnt we sincerely believe this house II
the house on the tea question. The company
never sell anything to mar the original favor Of
tea and there are none of US but know that tea,
handled with II thousand other articlcs-fOr in
sure to loose that delicious aroma found on tea as II
leaves the Flowery Kingdom. Too many Of US
know how hard II has been to get hot cup Of tea,
and we should the more appreciate the enterprise
of the company. who have established q permn.
nent branch In our city. Let us Join hand In hand
to sustain firm which has never helped IN intro
duce the common grades OF tea, hut whose motto
lowest figures. Let us give this well-known house
a hearty (cedc meie aetha) to the Capital, and by
so doing we will render unto Caesar the things
that are CRsars.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
FALL OvERcoArs at $3.50 and up.
EIsRNAS Bros, corner Seventh and Z streets.
Minor District Notes,

Minor District Notes.
Emma A. Piper makes q claim for drawback
on lot 30 square 90.
Jacob Tanscy desires 10 change board of audit
certificate for 3.65 bond.
The property holders on Fourth street, between
and northeast, petition for gas lamps.
-Liccnses have been issued as follows Joseph
Miller, entertainment Joshua Rollins, restaurant.
Tho rain washed away the earth filling of the
bridge on Rock creek ford road and considerable
repairs are asked for.
The owners of square 800 propose to lay sewers
at their own expense II the District government
VIII supply the material.
A lamp.post has been authorized on stoddard
street, between Valley and High streets, George
town, the cost not to exceed SIG.
The engineer has been directed to invite bids
for five sewer traps to be put In on Seventh street
ecst, between d and q streets south.
The surveyor has been directed 10 ascertain
the cost of collecting and binding the loose ccrtif
Gates OF original survcysi In his Office.
Mr. J. 7. Sullivan asks reconsideration Of the
action Of the Commissioners requiring him to lay
sewer on ii street at his own expense.
The engineer Is authorized TO construct sewer
trap at the corner Of Twelfth and q streets north.
west, at an expense not to exceed $40.
Engineer IIoxio has been authorized to re-
adjust the curb in alley on Twenty first between
and NJ streets, at an outlay not to exceed Sil.96
The property. ty.holdcrs In the vicinity Of the
sewer at the corner Of Seventeenth and L streets
northwest, complain that 1t Is stopped up and ask
relief
Inspector Entwslc recommends that the owner
Of the property where the Seventh police precinct
is located be required to concrete the cellar of the
main building.
The parking commission will be kept busy frr
several days To come In strengthening up and reset
ting the trees throughout the city that were pros.
trated by the storm. IN
The following permits for repairs were issued
yesterday Mrs II. Sheckells, to construct an open
shed OH High, between FInh and sixth Streets $40
Fred iddins, to construct two show windows on
New York avenue and Fourth street; 500.
-Messrs Davis & Murphy the contractors for
repairing the broken arch OF Tiber creek sewer
think the rain did them about 500 damage. There
are other persons who differ with them. and think
that the wash proved to their advantage and will
turn out gain Instead Of a loss.
National Republican., 1877-10-06
A DistressinR Accident,

Last Thursday, during the severe storm. Mr..
william +, Carter, prominent merchant of Alex.
andria, OF the firm Of Kelly & Carter, started to
drive home from Lecsburg, and although the water
in Goosc creek. which II was necessary for him to
ford was very high and turbulent, he thought he
would risk It In order to return to Alexandria that
night The depth was greater than he supposed,
however. aud when about In mid stream his
buggy swung around with the current and soon
dragged man and horse into the deepest OF the
water Before assistance could be rendered both
Mr.. Carter and horse were drowned. Mr.. Carter
leaves Il wife and large circle of friends and
business acqusintances, who mourn his untlmely
death,
National Republican., 1877-10-06
SAFE AND SURE.
M. w. n I1e,,rOsy

M. IT. n. SeVna
In 1872 your Vcgetinc wa, recommend 10 me- and,
Yielding 10 the persuasicns Of friend, ntcd to
!ry u. At the time wns suffering from general de
blny an nervous prostra,ion sup rinducei by over
work and IRREGULAR habltI Its wonderful strength.
enlny and curative properties seemed to affect my
de- ntcd ~ tom rom the irsi doss and .er It's
persistent use l. rapidly recUv' red, gaining more
than sial heal b and good iyvllny Since then
have not hesitted I, give vezetnr my most unnual
ihed Endorsement, rs teinI saf', sure and powerful
system 10 new life and energy, Vegetine Is The only
lind a better
Yours truly, W. II. CLARK,
No. 10 Mon Grey street,
Allegheny, Pa
National Republican., 1877-10-06
Police Court,

There was very slim attendance before
Judge Smell yesterday morning owing to the cy-
clone of Thursday.
Thomas Beach was taxed e5 for profanity. John
Dennisou same, donated 50 to the charity nind Of
the District. NJ. Is. Maxwell found that there was
law against trCspassing oil parking and shelled
out $40. John Clark and Andrew Criley were
charged with being suspicious characters and
joined Barton on his way "OyeT the hills To the
workhouse" for thirty days John Mudd escaped
from tho woFkhOuse last Christmas and turned up
yesterday In time to go back for ninety days Sam'
bruce stood In the dock and plead gully 10 the
charge Of yRgrancy: ninety days. Charles John
son. charged with the larceny Of coat frDm
clerk IN WIlet & l.bbey's, was ordered to pay u
fnc of $50 or take trip for his health for sixty
days.
John Kemp bought some harness from a Colofed
boy for iny cents and found to his SORROW that
the boy had stolen 1t from WIN. HOCkstsder. lie
smOlO ghastly smile as the Marshal CmtChud mn
X. Vim. Braddon alias Nelson trcspassed on some
parking, and has gone on picnic for hYe days.
D.. t, nr1n q IA
National Republican., 1877-10-06

factories, livery stables and other Establishments
would save the large rain fall IN tanks and cisterns
y would be greatly to their advantage and reduce
their large veSatous monthly "watcr bills" and
cellars by being confined to be used evenly in
a"dry time" Providence supplies us bounuhilly
best manner by supplying our houses and watering
our gardens more freely