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ERIN 90 BRA0Hf

The Annual Distribution at 81. Johns
School Of Our Lady Of Mercy-Hcw the
LoSeiy Daughters Of the E.eraid Isle
are Trained to be the Mothers Of the
Republic.
Among the numerous college commenoements
and school distributions yesterday perhaps the most
brilliant and effective was that OF st. Johns School
OF Our Lady OF Mercy. whose pupils, uniting with
those OF st. Agnes smother Institution Of the Sisters
OF Mercy offered their annual entertainment to their
friends In the study hail OF 81. Josephs Industrial
Home, on Eighty fret street, between Fourth aud
Madison avenues.
stage was erected in the capacious hail, and drop
curtains afforded the little actors tho necessary occa
sional seciusion while preparing for their several
operetas, iuteriudes, and aferact One English op-
eretts. and another in French, wore performed In
manner that would have reflected credit on artists,
and the concluding drama OF the "Rewarding Arch
angel" with im effective coronation scene and final
tabieau, lacked only the Illusion OF gasght TO
der IL terfect dramatic triumph.
The combined schools threw more than hua-
drod pupils together and their cvoluions the stage,
their reci,stions and disciplined department reflect
ed the highest credit upon the excellent Christian
women who have ctarge OF the sci ools
Most OF the little sectors were children OF the best
classes OF our Irish citizens. and their fne com
pexions and well developed forms showed the pure,
fresh Celtic blood. full OF the vigor OF primitive
Nothing shows the efec, OF culture more plpinly
than the voice; aud the intonution aud emphasis
with which these pupils recited added greatly TO the
charm OF the entertainment.
The fret academic honcrs were awarded Misses
X. Kitchen, A. McAllister, NJ. Mahouey. j. Buckley,
N. Mccoy. NJ. Gerety, N. Mccormick, A. Delmare,
r. Wilson, NJ. .Mahoney, and N. Cusiek, bcauu
fui young girl. whose name not given, received
q gold medal for exemplary conduct and proficiency
In all her studies. Many other premiums and prizes
were awarded. DR.. starrs. tho Vicar General, pre.
siding and con nrorring the honors.
Tie music Of four pianos, with two and threo por-
formers at each, relieved the iedum OF waiting BE-
tween the acts. Among the Instrumental ocrfor-
mancos L. CAsroi de Bronze" and "Le Pk Hoinass''
drew forth rapLrous applause. Each was performed
by sixteen hands After tho Vicar Generals oon
ciuding address, which wss In his usual happy and
paornhi style the school retired In procession from
the etare. first advancing In couples to the 'front.'
and making . respectful and graceful bow TO the
viesr-G eperal bef6rc turning To leave. The dnal
tabieau formed at the back Of the stage by tile young
girls who personsted the different "anses Of many
cilmes" was very beautiful, and drew forth rounds
Of applause. A large sudience literally packed tho
Hall
The Sisters Of Mercy from the Morther House
were nearly all present. Consri'uos among them
was recognized the beloved and revered face OF
Mother CathArinc Seton. Many Of the clergy were
gathered around the chair Of the venerable Vicar
General,
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Boy Bitten by q Lnp-Dog-Death In tho
Agony Of fHydrophobiH.

Nearly three months ago bright boy, ten
years OF age, the eldest ~jn OF Mr.. Doremus, the
Paterson Photographic, petted a little white lap
dog which was S5lowing two ladies in front of his
fthers sire. and admringly stroked the animal on
the b~ek, whom the dog bit his hand. The wound
was dressed by physician, and healed nicely, but
from that time the child has been nervous, and COM
going through his head and along his spine, and
Iaterly through his whole person. lie ~eni " schtol
On Monday night he seemed TO have spssms, but
was better on the day following but on Wednesday
night grew fearfuy sgitatei, and could not be con.
troled, and ieaped from his fathers arms several
times, and ran wildly about the room. lie wanted
TO eat but could not, and although burning With
iea, and thirst, when water was brought 10 MIN he
shiyered and repeiled II, and could not swallow, or
II he old, II seemed TO be with great effort and
with jerk. He did not sleep after Sunday night,
and grew weaker after every spasm, bit bis lips
badly and failed till o'clock on Thursday AFTER
noon, when death came TO his relief
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
rsUxP CARDS YoE THs DEMOCRACY
United States Senators as Confidence Men
They Revive tho Odioss Income Tax sl
the Rate OF Two and n Half Per Cent.

United States Senators as Confidence Men
They Revive the Odioss Income Tax at
the Rate OF Two and n Half Per Cent.
WAsHISeroS. July 1.-The Senate in Com
mittee OF the Whole Today resumed consideration
Of the Tax bill. The amendment 10 tar the interest
United States bonds ave per cent. was aner much
discussion rejected. Yeas IL, nays Sc.
The bill WIS then reported to the Senate, when
the amendments wore concuHod in, except those
upon which separate votes were asked.
The first was tie amendment striking out the in
come tha1 sections.
Mr.. WILSON CRep, Mass) moved an amendment
~ per cent Rejected-Yeas %, nays -
Mr.. DRAKz Rep, MOI moved to make the rato
Ave per cent. Lost--Yess IL, nays IS.
Mr.. DRAKE then moved 10 make the exemption
1,0CO. ReIected-Yeas II, nays 80.
The Senate then voted upon the amendment OF the
Committee OF the Whoio striking ont the income
tax ections, which was coneurrsd. Yeas 81, nays VI
The next amendment, upon which sssp rate vote
was demanded, was the section inserted by the
Committee OF the Whole continuing the tax on sal
aries and dividends for the year 1870.
Mr. InuhnuI' Qsep,, M regarded the tax On
oicial salaries the most obs sctonabe OF all the
income taxes. The practical eject OF its continuance
WAS TO subject the poor Government clerk TO a tax
upon his earnings, while the income Of a T. Stewart
wns exempt.
The section was amended TO provide that the tax
should cease on August I, 1910.
Ths amendment was then concurred In
Mr SHERMAN R,n., OHIO, moved to amend 80 as
I" continue the tax gross rccevts as ut present,
remarking that the senate dare not dispense with
taxes necessary Tor the support OF the Government
The motion was lost BY tie yote-Ieas. - (;
Maya, 25.
Mr. EDNUsps gave notice that in consequence OF
the vote just taken. be would move to reconsider
the vote, striking out the incoml tax sections.
At haltpast four o'clock the Senate took a recess
Till evening.
At the Senate evening session a long discussion
occurred on tho income tax.
Mr.. SUMMER called It q bloody tar. Finally, by o
majority OF one, the Senate recousidered the vote
striking cut the income tax sections amp then by -
% % decided to retain said sections, AID this Is u
fnaity. Several Sen1tOrs opposed to the income
tiI wero absent. The sections were irst modified
on motion of Mr.. WILsoS, so rs TO make the rate 2H
per cent. and continue the tax only until 1874.
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JOTTINGS ABOUT Town,

Music In Central Park this afternoon.
We call attention TO the advertisement In nnothes
column OF large sale OF clothing OF reduced rates
The body Of an unknown man was found yester-
day In the water foot OF Eas Thirty eighth street
wm. Brown, o sailor, died suddenly on the ship
Theras, st Tier n, Esst River, on Thursday night
John Clark, AGED 80, while insane, jumped from
the third story window at $50 Avenue A, yesterday
morning
Sergeant Policy. who permitted Rocky Moore 10
mas sgned.
Rebeeca wi,chcoski, aged s. fell yesterday from
sss nIS ,,o window OF ' Eighth avenue and wa
Fire Marshal Mcspedon reports SO fires durins
s I INVOKING an aggregate loss OF sS covered oy
John A: Fisher. aged IS, died suddenly Yesterday
GsPas 81 %s.s s%s stae. aea Alice As'a
The First avenue being blocked up with vermin-
Gus d SsSa hsrS "n 4 10 hsse s sase wnt tue
II is ordered that none but fresh fat be melted in
the city that airtght vessels be used and that mes
process
Two adopted children OF Mr.. Breeland OF North
pesred,
The city Sanitary IosOector recommend. ,hs.
ashes ana garbage be placed IN separate eptAoos
that one can be used as fertilizer and the other for
The ladies OF St Bernart's parish have formed a..
ASSOCIATION for befriendng children and have opened
itto ones are Kindly cared for.
The annual Commencement OF the Episcopal Cen
crai Theological seminary toos plnee Yesterday Brh-
Potter presided ana addressed The graduates '''
four cared scull race Is to be contested todsy By
of DE Columbus The crews are John c, o'Nstl and
and Leander waterbury OF the Atalanta'.
George Greer, aged 10, fell last evening from tn.
INST story rear window OF ! West Twenynlnth street
instant Death Mr. Greer Was scn1f partner In sIs
arm Of Greer. Turner Co, IS! Pear street.
Edward j. Oakley The dehuting cashier OF the
Exchange
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
AHIsTOCRACY IN A TUB.
The Big Rugs Of Paterson In the Laundry
Bu-iness-Jimmy Dcmarest the Cham
pion Tubbist of the Town.

piOn Tubbist Of the Town.
There was fine single scull race on the Dun
dee Lake yesterday afternoon. The prize was a
handsome paper boat, costing ti5O, and presented
by MIR. ID. b. Grant. Of the Grant Locomotive Works
Although for some reason the affair had been kept
very quiet, there was u large number OF spectators
The bost race WAS a course OF ~ miles, and
vas contested for by Mcssrs. r. b. Atterbury, Jr,
W. NJ Prgl Mortimer Clark, w. @. Oskman, T. C.
Oakman, and j. II Demarest. The race was won
by E, Is, Auerbury IN 6.5l.
tub race. 50 yards distance followed the boat
race, for which there Was the following entries:
Horse Marine. Il. u. Auerbury, Jr Dreadnought,
j. II. Hopper; Hlrdluck, Is. W. HoIsey; Light
ming, Mortimer Clark; Sailors Pride, Il. G. Oak
man Flying send, W. N. Price; CAPT jerks j. II.
q. Oakman; Llhiant Perdu. James Jackson.
The contest was decidedly bon t0n and the par.
ticipans o the top crust OF Paterson aristocracy.
The obese Caot. Jackson, OF LInfants Perdu Is the
cashier Of the Passsie county National Bank. b.
Weller Hoxsey. OF the Hard Luck, Is the crusty
clerk OF Passaic county. Johnny Hopper, the sen
tacies Is the business man Of large manufacturing
establishment. while Scott OF tho Phantom, Ia at
the hoad Of the calico works, and could boas,
o. fortune not very sh0s'ly' a; and
FrRsr DEAT.-Captain Jinks took the lead, close
ly followed by Horse Marine The Phantom which
had Dreadnought had the Hartluek to be struck BY
Sailors Pride The Flying scudd new sga!ns
scrambler, which scrambled eroypd Ike mud
turtle. All this happened just l37 second afel
seconds Af'A. lowed nine empty tubs-bottom up
I've Seads. splitting water like Gre engine, AZ,
dozen feet. and so forth.
All, All wsS, down 70 interview me fishes. e.esp
Captain jerks, WAC waddei abont like duck unit
st last he recored the gaol. Mr.. Demarest won r.
raee but being afraid to draw out his watch in suc
aerowd, 'he SUN reporter was unable 70 get tn
/ time,
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TONES sENsATION sPoILr.

The Children All In Prison, land the Mother
Iucarcerated for Planning their Escape.
THE Sun few days ago detailed the arrest Of
John McNamara and his sister, Ann Connor, for
committing . burglary By cutting through the wall
OF house in Hubert street into store on Green
wich street and further detailed the fsct that oil
the family Of brothers and sister incarc
ated for crime Tie climax TO the story vas reached
yesterday, when Catharine Mcnamara. the mother
OF these professional burglars, arrested at the
gate leading into tie Tombs prison. She had OBJ
tanned order 10 visit her children and when the
female aearchcr examined her, bit and brace and
large hlr were found concesled about her. Sle was
taken at once into tho Courtroom before Justice
Hogan. and locked up In default OF 81. .00O bail
the charge OF attempting 70 introduce contraband
articles into the prison.
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The Funeral Of Minister Lemus.

The body Of tho brave old Cuban patriot, Jose
Morales Lemus who died on Tuesday last, was yes.
teriay borne to its temporary resting place In Green
wood. escorted by large number Of Cuban residents
OF this city and Brooklyn. The funeral services OF
the Roman Catholic church we're performed at The
residence OF the deceased, 1853 Bedford avenue,
brooklyn, and at OF clock tie conn, draped In the
Cuban nag, was borne from the house by surviving
members OF the Juhta, and thence taken to the re-
ceNlng hult IN Green wood, where the remains will
lie uhtii such ume az they can be removed to Cuba
and there ln"lly deposited. Among the mourners
a'thniHter Lemus's funeral yesterday were all the
members nI the Cuban Junta, including Senur Jose
Manuel Mostre the successor OF the dece sed US
in the United States
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
EREE-LoVE NURSERY.
Bast Finy-sixth street Thrown OF Its Bal
snce-wbat two Families In Doetcn ar
Mourning for their Children GA Fiendih
the form Of Woman.

Mourning for their Children GA Fiendih
the form Of Woman.
Fifty-six street, near Lexington avenue, Is
one OF the quiotost aud most respectable neigboor
hoods in tho city within the past lew years II has
been built up with elegant brownstone houses,
which were occupied at once by highly respectable
families, and not breath Of suspicion vcntured
within half a dozen squares Of the place. IL was,
therefore, with fcoings Of the utmost astonishmcnt
and indignation tAst the inmates Of the adjacent
housc., who were takluz an airing on thoir front
stops about o'clock yesterday afternoon, saw tho
efficient sergean, Phillips OF tho Yorkviic Court and
four mon make q descent upon it0. -four story
brown stone hc..s, winch thoy supposed ws ,eu.
aniAd ~ highly respectable family Of ...ae name OF
Ulmar
Two besu,rul girls. apparently about eighteen
years OF age each and Giving their names as Emma
Tracy and Lizzie Sammis, appeared before Justice
Biroy early in the afternoon. and told him tho fol-
lowing story: They were residents OF Boston, Mass.
where they became scqia:nted with Mrs. Matilda
rhis lady pictured to them In glowing colors the
fluctuations OF Gotham, and so worked upon their
fervlt imsginatons as TO induce them TO accompany
her 70 this city and TO what ah' represented to be
her private residence. They soon found out their
fatal mistake md yesterday, having maGe all she
could out Of them, Mrs Ulmar turned them out into
the street without cert In their pockets, and re-
tanned their trunks and every stitch Of their ward
rober etcept what thes happened to have on, The
poor sisls weot, and stated that they wished TO
form and return 10 their distracted familiss. Jus
tce Bixby Immediately sent the sergeant W arrest
The female nend, and she and George Freeman,
Charles Walker. Hattie Davis, Eta Island. and
Mary Walker were escorted TO the court room.
Rtta Leland won't into hystercs nt the turn things
had tskea. 5ho said that she was married woman,
residing in Ithaca, ~ Y, and that her Lusps sup
posed her 20 be visiting some relatives In ths city
She begged the Judge 70 let her 60, and shs would
turn ststes evidence, ind tell al she knew about
the place.
| Justice Blxhy ordered the property Of the young
girls % be delivered up to .thsm, and put Mrs. VI
mar under t5ou bonds 10 wcr this morning The
othets. With the ercsption Of Mrs. Leland, he nned
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
Tn. New Orleau. Flremen's Mission.

The New Orleans fremen, numbering 1875 men,
row on visit to Northern cities, arrived at Jersey
City yesterday morning, accompanied with an engine
and hose truck, ana after partaklng Of collation. al
Tsyior's Hotel they started for Philsdelpha. Their
tour Is Intended TO demons trato the superiority OF
volunteers and hand machines over paid dremen and
steam ensines. They insist that they can throw a
lsreo stream higher AID reach Ore more readily
and work more ensctually than any paid depart
msnt They are 70 visit New York before their re-
turl home
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WASHING TON NOTES.
The House adjourns until Tuesday.
The Senate hadn't n quorum last nigIit

The Senate hadn't quorum last night.
The steam coal boat built for use on the canal 70
turned 70 Washington from Cumberland Nd. yestcr
day with cargo OF coal AMI is pronounced succesa
MIR. Fiske, tie American Consul 1t Leith, who
crested In connection with the Bouton Masaue
rade has been recalled. Mr. John T. kobeson hos bees
appointed In his place.
Representative Morrssey had an interview with
the President and Secretary the Treasury yesterday
the result of which slettcr to the Collector Bur
tncton, Vern ont directing him not to exact duties
horses coming from Canada to at the Sara
toga ana Long Branch.
The jury in tho McGarrahan case were discharged
terdAy, not being abe 70 agree. Mr.. McGnrrahAu
has lstituted suit for libel against the publisher ol
the National Republican, for his hAylIZ bn Dlished 0
series OF articles againa his s,.:fl 10 the Panochs
Grand Ranch In Calfc.,.a.
resolution 6as adopted BY the House yesterday
requesting - President demand of the British Gov
errmSo; Under what preense Of ght AMI under whose
brteTs American nshng vessels are arrested and Dc
Aned In their in the Straits NJ Canso on hols
way TO nshng grounds by vessels Tying tho Brtsh
aag
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The Great NIi..Iasippi Rnce,

Sr. LOUIS. July 1.-The excitement over the
race between tho steamers X. T. Lee and Natchez is
vory great this morning, and large amounts OF
money are staked. One or the boats passed Baton
Rouge at h. % min, the other at h, IS min. this
morning, but tile darkness prevented distingu
which was ahead. The Ice passed Natchez at 10 a.
MINI the Natchez lett Sachez at 10 h. 1S min. The
Natchez lost minutes at the landing, aud the Lee
lost 4 minutes wedding. The Lees time to Matches
was II b. II min: tho katcnez's time II b. 10 min.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
ODITUART T.

The Rev DR.. John Derry, Catholic Bishop OF
Clonfert, ireland, Is dead.
Mrs. Ware, wife OF Judge Ware. died suddenly
yesterday In Portland, Me,
Pomeroy Tucker, for many years editor OF the
Palmyra Sentinel and well-known Democratic politi'
clan died yeaerday aged OK He had represented
his district in the Assembly aud held other positions OF
reanonsihility.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
THE BALL AND BAT.

The Dexter Club go North to-day.
The Mutuals beat the Rose Hill Club yesterday BY
q to 49,
The Star and Rose Hill Clubs play to-day at Union
ground.
In game between the Alorts and the E1celsiors
yesterday, the latter won by 81 too
A match yesterday between tho Suffs " and the
Dlackstoe kings both OF tho Eieyenth Ward. ended In
favor OF the former by - 70 "a.
The members OF the Powhatln Base Ball Club OF
Central Park challenge any club under IS years OF age
Address ii. G, Giles 40 ThiId avenue.
The Eagles PLAYED a game yesterday with the
Sparta Club at Elysian FClds, HobokCn which result
ed In favor OF the Eagles after hard contest by ~
an
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
cen. RE. Lee Coming North.

LEXINGTON, July l.-Gen. X. 4. Lee left her
in Alexandra q few days. He Is very much i'm.
proved in health, and s In ine spiri its. great
lotesylio by the students OF the University He was
Joined there by the Hon George II Pendleton.
The train this evening was crowded with passen'
gers for the White sulphur Springs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
Execution of a Murderer.

RicnNoND, July Lewis Kennedy, colored
who rayished ind murdered Mrs ste art, In New
neer, was executed this morning ut New Kent Court
lIouse. When tho drop Tell the moose gave way, and
Kennedy fell to tnn ground. his neck being badly
thjured. lie walked upon the platform second
sime, when tue drop again fell and after prolonged
hehnedv died. Kennedy made a comics lion that he
had committed the two murders, but had only at
tempted 70 rayish Mrs. StewWf, her rosist9nce haV
ing prevented his succeeding. After the murder
Kennedy bIed the hoUso, burning Mrs. Stewart In H.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
worL,uam.u,. Union Election.

The Workingnien's Union elected last night
President, Nelson W. Young Qor the third time,
Vice -Presidenls, J. X. Purdy, M Kru,el R,e1rdng
". J. Jcssuo; Financial Secretary Is. Rice; TTeas
1rer. Johp WOOD. With reference to the important
opinion that IL will turn out blessing " US in dis.
Huise aud will have tho effect OF causing thousands
pr men to join our ranks who would otherwise OF
have been with us In the impending struggle. Let
US remember that we are legslating for workingmsn
lhrOughOu, tie country.
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Turkey Preparing for War with Egypt.

Col. Rustem Bey, agent Of tho Turkish Govern.
ment, sails to-day tor Constantinople. He has
shipped sOo 900 stand Of arms to the Sultan OF
them Remington breech-loaders, but the most OF
Greek Government and several OF the South Ameri.
can governments have recently made contracts for n
supply OF Remington rifles similar to those furnished
To the Vceroy OF Egypt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
A Young Girl Drowned Will. n,,,,,v

All day yesterday BOrdentOwn was greatly
agitated over a sad accident by which Miss MngVfs
King lost her lile Hundreds OF men were engaged
during the day In dragging the river for her body.
On Thursday evening party OF Ave ladies and one
gentlsman-hr. james Bechtel-went out in boat
TO the bar opposite Bordentown to batne. The gen.
tleman srd one OF the ladies rem anod in the boat
while the rest went into the water, which Ia shallow
al this point. In few minutes tnree OF the bsthers
soi iuto deep hole formed by eddes. Mr.. Bechte
Immediately went TO their rescue and saved two o
them, but Miss King was drowned.
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LOSSES by FIRE,

Gatchelrs foundry In Boston was burned yester.
day. Loss. 81 800 insurance, ti,0O0.
The total loss on Haas & Powell's distery, burned
at Lyons yesterday was t7500O; insurance, Si7C00.
The Lisbon Paper Mill. al Lisbon Plains, owned
by A. G. Dennison Co, was burned yesterday afee
noon. Loss, $40 900.
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LATEST LABOR NEWS.

The Lathers will strike for q day.
Fifteen hundred Cinnamon now on their way
to Chattanooga TO work on the Georgia and Alabama
Ranroad,
The Blue.tone Cutters and Flacgers last night
ostrac!sed those who were behind 10 dues and who
attempted TO hinder the late strike 0y refusing to Jon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02
The Aenfnnor Of n Murderer.

UucA, July 1.-The jury in the case Of Hugh
Maon, on trial at Rome Tor the murder OF George
Porter in this city in April last has found the pris
oner guilty OF murder In the first degree. Judge
Doolittle this evening sentenced Malon TO be
hanged on tae 18th OF August next. An effort 10 to
be made TO btan new trial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-02

: Detective officers Irving and Dusenberry yes.
terday arrested August Dllzell on the charge OF
smbszzling 100000 from James O. King, bis en-
Rloyer. of ~ Broadway He was locked up al Police
Assdquartors. The prisoner claims " have been
2lAx's aArtneI.