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A SINGULAR WILL.
A Hint to wives that May bs Profitable.

will, which was admitted to probate in
Cincinnati last week, bequeatbed one-third of
the testators estate to his widow, and the re-
mainder to his daughter. The will says that the
widow shall receive but one-third, the amount
demanded by law, because she has an ample for
tune of her own, and because she deprived him
of the opportunity to make more money by in
ducing him to give up business sooner than he
otherwise would. He desired that daguerreo-
types of himself shall be presented to two of his
friends, and that work got up by him contain
ing the original play bills of Edwin Forrest
shall be given to that gentleman, to be preserved
in the library which Mr.. Forrest proposes to
give for the use of the dramatic profession at
his death. He provides that his executor
shall pay to the trustees of Spring
Grove Cemetery $500 to keep in repair
his lot and makes the remark. "Wheu old
folks die and their money is distributed, their
graves are often neglected" He also leaves
800 to keep in repair his mothers grave in
New Castle, Delaware; and adds, in connection
with this bequest that when in Philadelphia he
searched in vain for his fathers remains, de-
string to lay them beside those of his mother,
''but the heathens sold his bones to build big
churches. This Is called Christianity
Heathens would not do So" To friend of his
youth in Philadelphia he leaves his flute and
flageolet.
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making thorough examnstion-it was found
that the barrels of bleaching powder had shifted
about and, owing to the violent motion OF the
ship, bad broken open, and the powder becom.
Ing mixed with the water which was constantly
being shipped, although in small quantities,
caused
THE sTIFLING FUMES.
In vain did the gallant sailors try to remove
these barrels and throw them overheard. To go
down to them was certain death, and so the only
alternative was to try and remove them by
means of graphing irons; but this too proved
failure, for, although the men were very fire.
quently relieved, they soon found 1t impossible
to stand over the hatchway long enough to even
get hold of a barrel, to say nothing of drawing
1t was now determined to get the firemen
below II such thing were possible, and accord
iDgly the grating over the 6re-roop was re-
moved and a man let down by means Of
A ROPE UNDER HIS ARMS
held by two men on deck. He remained a few
minutes, when he was overpowered by the fumes
and had to be hauled up again. This operation
was repeated time and again. but always with
the same result, and the captain very soon saw
that II he wanted to save the lives of himself
and those on board with him he must get the
vessel before the wind and return to Queens
town.
Everything of brass, iron, or copper about the
ship was fast turning sort of white or pearl
color, and the men who had to handle shovels,
lars, or anything that this sediment, as 1t were,
had accumulated upon, soon had their hands so
badly eaten that they cracked open and rendered
them powerless to longer work.
Matters were now becoming so very serious
that no time was to be lost, aud without further
delay the captain began getting
HIS SHIP BEFORE THE WIND.
which was ere long accomplished. The pas
sengers were enabled to return to the saloon
again, as the wind was now aft, and. of course,
blew the fumes ahead of the ship. By dint of
good management, although under difficulties,
the vessel made good run before the wind, and
on the 21st of January she made the harbor Of
Queenstown, where she discharged her passen-
gers, who shipped again four days later on the
Italy, and arrived at this port on Friday last;
engaged in getting the bleaching powder out of
her hold, which was done by means of grap-
pling hooks.
1t is understood that she sailed again on the
27th.
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INVOLUNTARY BLEACHING.

SnfIocatI ting In Mid Ocean-3OO Human Beings
Nearly ChOked 10 Death-FriKhtfui scenes ON
Board the steamship England.
Tuesday, the 18th day of last month, the
steamship England, of the National line, cleared
from Queenstown for New York, with general
cargo, among which was large number OF
barrels of bleaching powder and about 200
steerage and cabin passengers. After having
been five days out in storm, during which the
ship had sustained no other damage than the
admittance TO her hold of q small quantity of
water, a new danger-and one which spread
terror and CONSERVATION among the crew as
well as the passengers-burst upon them. The
engineers, the fremen, and in fact all who were
working below, were suddenly seized with a
violent fit of coughing, which was followed by
extreme
DIFFICULTY OF RESPIRATION.
The whole air about them seemed to be i'm
pregnated with the most offensive fumes, such
as had never before greeted their olfactories,
and which continued rrpidly to grow In density,
until they all began to glance about in a suspi-
cious manner for the stairway or any other
means of exit to the main or spal
deck above, SO as to be sure OF getting
out TO the fresh air should matters be
come still more serious. They had not long
TO walt, however, for soon the wind, which
was as fierce as ever, shifted dead ahead,
which blew the fumes back to where the
men were working when, with rush, all haadl
made q break for the deck; and If those whS
first gained II looked pallid and exhausted, thos'
who were less fortunate. and did not, owing Il
the crowd, get up until some seconds alter
looked CHASTITY indeed as they clambered on
and fell senseless TO the deck, their eyes almos
protrudiDg from their sockets, their mouths Wild
open, and with death imprinted upon ever,
lineament of their countenances.
ITO the deck" ITO the deck !" was now tn
cry, and men, women, and children were sooI
huddled together on the forward part of tn
spar-deck. Now all hands were set to work b
remove, If possible, the cause of all this grea
alarm. The matches were opened, when upo
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Foreisn Affairs.

General Ducrot has resigned.
The King of Belgium has given ten thou
sand francs towards the revictualling of Paris.
The cities of Baden have resolved to
erect monument in honor of General
Werder.
The English members of the joint high
commission are now on their way to America.
in many quarters it is thought that the
few weeks.
-Hostilities continue in the departments
of Jura and Doubs, the French refusing to
accept the armistice.
Paris has been authorized to contract q
loan of two hundred million francs and to
levy municipal war tax.
"A controversy has arisen between Turkey
and Greece respecting the mode In which
Greek troops have pursued brigands over the
frontier into Turkish territory.
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PROPOSALS..
Steam Valley Cno onice), TO Trout Run, Is
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Liberty Saturday az A. NJ;
Arrive at Trout Run by IL NJ;

Steam Valley Cno onice), to Trout Run, Is
miles and back, once week.
Leave Liberty Saturday az A. NJ;
Arrive at Trout Run by ~ NJ.
Leave Trout Run Saturday at ?. NJ;
Arrive at Trout Run by 9 z. NJ.
Proposals invited for more frequent service.
NOTES.
Proposals must be TO carry the mail with "cele-
rty, certainty and security using the terms OF the
law, and they must be guaranteed by two respon-
sinle persons, certified 70 as such by postmaster
OF Judge OF q court OF record.
No pay will be made for trips not performed, and
for each OF such omissions not satisfactorily ex-
plalned three times the pay Of the trip may be
deducted. For arrivals SO far behind time as to
break connection with depending mails, and not
sufficiently excused, one-fourtn the compensation
for the trip is subject to forfeiture Fines viii be
explained, for neglectng TO take the mail from or
into post office; for suffering it to be injured, de-
sroyed, robbed, or lost and for refusing, after de-
mand, TO convey the mall as frequently as the con-
tractor runs, or is concerned in running, vehicles
the route. The Postmaster-General may annul the
contract for dsobeying the post-offlce laws or
the instructions OF the Department. He may alter
the schedule OF departures and arrivals, and also
order an increase OF service by allowing therefor
pro rata increase on the contract pay. He may also
curtan or discontinue the service In whole or In part
at Proportionate decrease Of pay allowing as full
indemnity to the contractor one months extra COM
pensation on the amount OF service dispensed WITH
and pro rata compensation for the service retained
and continued. Bids should be addressed to the
Second Assistant Postmaster-General super
scrfbed proposals. State OF Pennsylvania" and
sent by mail
For forms OF proposals, ETC., and other informa-
ton, see advertisement OF October 81 1861 and OF
this date, in pamphlet form, at the principal post
offces. JOHN A. ]. CRESWELL,
10 cod mi Postmaster General.
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ITO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
Il Sealed Proposals, endorsed Proposals for
Buildinga an extension to Public School-house in
the Tenth Ward" will be received by the under
signed, at the Office, s. E. corner of SIXTH and
ADELPHI Streets, until THURSDAY, Febru-
airy %, 1871, at 12 o'clock NJ for building an ex-
tension to PublioSchool-house, situate on Race
street, below Fifteenth, in the Tenth ward,
said extension to be built in accordance with
the plans of l.. II. Esler, Superintendent of
School Buildings, to be seen at the Office of
the Board of Public Education.
No bids will be received unless accompa-
MED by a certificate from the City Solicitor that
the provisions of an ordinance approved May
25 1860, have been complied with.
The contract will be awarded only to known
master builders.
By order of the Committee on Property.
II. w. HALLIWELL,
2 1316,20 90 Secretary
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EDUCATIONAL.
TT ARVA RD UNIV SITY,
CAMBRIDGE, MASS,
Comprises the following Departmental

Comprises the following Departments
Harvard College, the University Lectures, Divinity
School, Law School, Medical School, Dental School,
Lawrence Scientific School, School OF Mining and
Practical Geology, Bussey Institution "a School OF
Agriculture and Horticuture), Botanic Garden, AS
Economical Observatory, Museum OF Comparative
Zoology, Peabody Museum OF Archaeology, Episcopal
Theological School.
The next academic year begins on September 2s,
1871.
The frst examination for admission to Harvard
College will begin June 20, at A. M. The second
examination for admission TO Harvard College, and
thes examinations for admission to the Scientific
and Mining Schools, will begin September 2s. The
requisites for admission to the College have been
changed this year. There is now q mathematical
alternative for portion OF the classics circular
describing the new requisites and recent examina-
ton papers will be mailed on application.
UNIVERSITY LECTURES.-Thirty-thr three courses
in 1901, OF which twenty begin In the week Feb
ruary 1919. These lectures intended for gradu-
ates OF colleges, teachers, and other competent
adults (men or women). circular describing them
will be mailed n application.
THE LAW SCHOOL has been reorganized this
year. 1t has seven instructors, and library Of
$1,000 volumes. A circular explains the new course
of study the requisites for the ree and the cost
OF attending the school. The second half OF the
year begins February 10.
For catalogues, circulars, or information, ad-
dress j. w. HARRIS,
e6Sm Secretary.
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II GI N Z E r o @ E,
- INrr.rr IIlrIIr rInI1cI

IN GIN E ER o F f @ E,
~ FIFTH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT,
BALTIMORE, Nd Fe5. Z, 1871.
TO IRON MANUFACTURERS.
SEALED PROPOSALS, In duplicate, forms
furnished for the purpose by the Lighthouse Board,
will be received at this ofice until IL O'Clock NJ.
WEDNESDAY, March s, 1871, FOR BUILDING
TWO SCREW-PILE LIGHTHOUSES, one at
BENoNIS POINT, Choptank river, Md in about
eleven. feet water, and the other at LOVE PoINr,
head OF Kent Island, mouth Of Chester river, Nd,
in tenfeet water according to the plans and speci
hcations for the same, which can be had, together
with sucl other needful Information, application
to Il is ONCE
The Lighthouses will be built on wooden piles,
suTmounted by eastiron sleeves In a inner
similar to certain other lighthouses in this district.
Proposals may be made for either or both Light
house, but the bids must state the price for each
single structure.
Each bid must oe accompanied by written guar
antee in the sum OF one thousand dollars from two
responsible parties that In case the bid is accepted
the bidder will within ten days thereafter into
| a contract on the terms OF his bid. The Govern
| mentreseryes the right to reject any or all bids.
Proposals viii be endorsed proposals for Build
ing Screw-pile Lighthouses at Benonis Point, Chop
tank river Nd, and Love Point Kent Island, Chesa-
peake Bay Md, and addressed TO the undersigned.
| PETER @. HAMS,
| Captain OF Engineers,
| 29Q6t Lighthouse Engineer, Fifth District.
OFFIUR POST QUARTERMASTER
" FORT MONROE, Va, Feb. l3, 1871
Wal be sold at public auction, at Fort Monroe
| Va on the 18th day OF March, 1911, at ten Q0)
| O'Clock A NJ, about eleven thousand two huadred
| and fifty Ql, ,250) yards 'T" RAILROAD IRON
worm together with number OF FROGS and
| HAIRS.
Property to be removed at expense OF purchaser,
within a reasonable time.
A deposit OF ten qO) per cent win be required
upon acceptance OF bid Terms cash,
BY order OF the Secretary OF war; War;;vs o,,pn1
q14tuthstml6t Lieutenant and and A. 4. Q. N.
GALE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT AUC-
| y TIoN.
CHIEF QUARTBRMAsTERs OFFICE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, Dec. 6, 1910. I
Texas on WEDNESDAY. March ], 1911, commen-
cling at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, EIGHTEEN FRAME
BUILDINGS, the dimensions OF which can be ascer-
| tanned on application to Lieutenant w. o. Cory,
Acting Assistant Quartermaster.
Terms cash, in United States currency.
2l0 mar u JAMES A. EKIN,
Chief Quartermaster Department Texas
NHIEF QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE
~ OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 1, 1871.
There viii be sold at public auction, az Fort
McPhergoD Nebraska, on MONDAY, March 6, 1871,
a lot OF condemned Quartermastef's Stores Grain
and Clothing; and at North Platte, Nebraska, on
TUESDAY, March Z 1871, 81 condemned cayarJ
horses.
ALFX. j. PERRY,
Chief Quyrlermaster Dept Platte,
2lOtM6 BreYet BgigadleT- General, u. s. A.
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Domestic Affairs.

There have been heavy and continuous
rains recently in Georgia, and great fears of
freshets are entertained.
"A meeting of coal operators was held at
Pottsville yesterday, relative to the existing
strike of the miners, and, after session of
several hours, it adjourned to take further
action in the matter in New York city to-
morrow.
General Sickles telegraphs from Madrid
to Washington that the negotiations for a
mixed commission to consider the claims for
injuries to the persons and properties of
American citizens by the Spanish authori-
ties, during the insurrection in Cuba, have
been concluded.
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OUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE.

OUARTERMAST FICE.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3, 1871.
Sealed Proposals. in triplicate, will be received at
this Office until IL O'Clock M. on TUES DAY, March
Z, 1871, for building Superintendents Lodge, OF
stone at each OF the following g-named National
Cemeteries, viz. City Point, Cold Haroor, and
Fredericksburg, Va according TO plans and speeh-
cations which will be furnished from this office on
application OF those deslring to bid.
Separate bids for building this Lodge OF brick are
also invited, plans and specifications for which will
also be furnished from this once on application.
Blank forms for BIDS details, and requirements
furnished by the undersigned-a copy OF the latter,
with this advertisement to be attached to each pro-
posal offered. HENRY G. HODGES,
2StM7 Major and Quartermaster U. s. Army.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
PL.rrspUro. N. y. June Il. Is

PLArrsBUR0. N. y, June II, 1871.
The New York State Sunday School Convention
closed Its session here last night. j. W. keelmer OF
Lockpcrt, was elected Bresiaent, with number OF
vice presidents and secretaries.
The reports show an aggregate of4,12s SCHOOLS
64,4O5 officers and teachers, 4763i7 pupils, 14,447
conversions 72s 2l7 volumes in the libraries and
expenditure OF $350,S55.
The attendance was good and the exercises
characterized by enthusiasm ana interest. Deega-
lions were in attendance from different Sunday
school associations IN canada.
Edward Danf0rth, OF Albany, was re elected State
Secretary, and Timothy Hough OF Syracuse was
made chairman OF the new Executive COMMITTEE.
The Convention closed with q chidrcns meeting,
addressed by Ralph Wells. Many distinguished
Sunday school men have been In attendance.
The seventeenth convention will be neld In Nor
witch, ChenangO county In 1872
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17
NOT THAT FOX.

John Fox, liquor dealer, corner OF Hillary and
Prince streets Brooklyn, whose name was men,
toned in connection with the mysterious death Of
Mrs. Ellis OF York street, was In no way concerned
IN the affair question: and H. therefore, DESTROYS
Of having the statement " the contrary rectlncd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, June 10, 1871.
Lieutenant Commander Elmer has been ordered to
the receiving snip at Portsmouth, n. II. Lieutenant
Todd has been ordered TO the Severn. Lieutenant
Hunter has been detached ffom the Severn aud
granted q sick leave.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17
NEW YORK CITY.

The following record viii show the changes in the
temperature Tor the past twenty-four hours in COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year,
indicated by the Thermometer at Huunuts phar-
macy HERALD luiiliup corner Ann stract.--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17

Average tgINptFWtUrt yEstGTUay IS
Average temperature for corresponding date
last wear 76i
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There vii be music to-day at Central Park The
programme Is OF varied and attractive character.
the performance Will commence at half.past three
O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-17

Comptroller Connolly has received a large num-
Der OF bids for purchasing the city markets, and
they have all been referred by him to the Commits.
siohers Of the Sinking Fund for their action at
their next meeting, which Will be held some day
next week.
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i'I uITVCIIUH OF nj. SpIITHt TIC SraI1On Ethan
Allen was brought on the track between heats ana
speeded III front or Tue grand stand. The assem-
bage was much pleased at The exhibition.
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On Thursday evening Mrs. Rosanna Mulhearn, a
woman seventy years Of age and nearly blind, who
lived with some relatives on the sixth floor Of pre-
misses No. Ridge street, fell from the front window
TO the pavement and was almost instantly killed.
The body was taken 70 the Thirteenth precinct
police station and Coroner Young notified.
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and Bridget third. II n seldom the trottng turn
thar me betting fraternity are taken into camp 80
disastrOusly as they were In th,s race Long iiccs
indicative OF empty pocketb01ks, wero nuiArous
among the bold sons N Gotham.
Ire following IL the
Summary
NARRAGAEsrTT PARK, CRANsroS, X IT, June 10
Purse 1000 Tor horses that have never iroted bel
TEL 800 $3.50 10 irst, $50 10 second and 800
10 tnird horse. die heats, best three III I'VE, III
harness.
h. looey entered oh. m Susie
Daniel fiicr entered K. g. Lottery 3
4. il. Conklln entered o. IN. Bridget. .
Clark spauidng entered w. &. Easton Boy. 4
J. J. Bowen entered CHI. IN. sea FOan..... dis.
Geo. G. Thayer entered br. s. ~. himo. :. Dir.
Il. II. Rockwell entered 4. r.. ST. Eima.. :. dr,
TIME.
Quarter. Hd,I Miip.
First neat ......-.-....... SO l:l6 2:3lh
otSuiiu Ncat. OBJ l.lI
Ihird heat. 40tS 1:19 2:37
iouItn heat '....'...... Al l:2Ok 2.35
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-04-08
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DIR ESS AND HEALTH.

The tight waist, the low neck sOt,
dresses, and the high-heeled shoes are
most fragrant abuses, and ought not
to be longer tolerated. We shall not
quarrel with the little jaunty hats of
the lalies, for they are indeed pretty,
and no harm results from them, as of
all parts of the body the head needs
the least clothing. But to pass to the
other extremity, we have to say that
the detestable high heels to boots and
shoes, running as they do almost to a
point, are spelling the gait and ruin.
ing the ankle-joints of children and
young misses. We are careful to or
der our shoemakers to remove such
heels from shoes before permitting
them to be brought into our dwelling.
Heels of moderate height and good
breadth are of great service i'm ele.
waiting the feet, so as to avoid direct
contact with moist earth, and they
also give support aud add iirmness to
the step. Why should Fashion push
good devices to absurd extremes? We
must aid in dethroning the tyrant
when her DEGREES lead to the physical
or moral injury of the race. Tie
present fashion of leaving the neck
and upper part Of the chest bare, Is
fraught with evil consequences. 1t
would he less Objectionable in coun-
tries uniformly warm; but that our
daughters, here in this changea-
BILE climate, should constantly expose
to the chilling winds u vital part of
the body, is one of the evils of fashion
which should he discountenanccd by
every mother, and father, and brother.
No part of the dress of man is really
more absurd than the hard "stove-
pipe" hat so generally worn; and yet
all attempts to subvert it have proved
ab0rtive. For thirty years we have
worn this kind of head covering, and
we like it better than any other; we
have tried hard to like the low, soft
hat, but we cannot and this Is the
experience of thousands. Absurd as
the high hard hat IL, it does keep the
head more comfortable, it does main.
tain a more equal temperature, itdoes
feel better, than any other form of
head covering; and so let us continue
to knock them against beams in at
tics and branches of trees. If they
serve n good purpose in brushing cob
webs from tleroofs Of old garrets and
stables, they also protect us from bad
bumps, and keep our heads comforta-
bic. Journal IF Chemistry.