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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-31
EVENING STAR.
Wtekedue-. n.d Re.n..c~.

Their Il much excitement IN nuSin~-s cireis~
In atlanta m conseQ uepce OF the sudden dcpar-
ture OF Mt. Charles IA. Plat, clerk OF Plat n
20. ON making inquiry ~ "a the cause OF hts
many debts In the city which he Was unable 20
mest and that there were three warrants out
Ior ME arrest for obtaining goods ON false pre-
fences. He took some jewelry belonging 60 his
vile, who Was confined % = sick bed. from
chhc- birth, and pa~Ded them. Much tele-
graphing has been done and deteetives are a.
Nerk, but NJ Ia the time Of writing the only
reiiahle lnfoT mation gained regarding h. rao~,-
menis h that he LETT town on SATURDAY oigbt
The family connections OF this Young man are
uneScePtionshle, being recognized all ovcr
the state Of Georgia tat A1guStA, Cuthbert.
and many other Plaoesl a. men OF annie
means and fine business integrity and ability
Charley h the first one who ever went wrong
when Charley Plat was quite yonng be went
70 Europe and became inamored OF q young
European lady OF great bes uty, and was about
10 marry her, when she suddenly died. Over
come with grief. he Travelled all over the conti-
nent, svlshing money and plunging into all
sotts OF dissipation 20 drown his ~arrow He
iautd however, and after six years returned TO
America with heavy heart. While sfroiiiDg
down street IN New YORK he saw young girl,
IN whose face, features and expression he ssv
duplicated, or rather intensified, the lovellne~s
and beauty OF his deceased betrothed lie made
her acquaintance AZ once. He found she was a
poor sewing girl, and pressed his suit with such
Nigor that She shortly yielded 70 his plea, ant
became his wife. They have lived m perfect
barmony aud happiness, having = beautiful cd
born untO them, aud another bahy nov on!y Z
few days old. The above story We have TON a
reliable source as the truth. We hear that the
Platt family will take care OF this lady aud her
children AS long as they may live, OF need help
or protection. THIS l. certainly noble and COM
nencable.-AudEta tGo.l Hcrald. g1sfA.
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Az lSpUCEMENr TO NORTHERN SETTLERS.
Inc airfaN News holds Olt the following in
cuce ment 70 northern settlers Northern
people, without scarcely an exception. sil i'm
prove IN health when they come % Virginia
Men who came here two yoars ago mere skele-
tons, and apparently in the lat stages OF pull
monary consumption, are now getting rl-sEd
ohdLdt. They may not have had consumption
hut from their emaciated cOndi ton thew looked
Ike they had. IL only requires a few years for
northern man, IL be will but Just discard some
OF lis old ideas and habits. o. become respect
able looking Vhginian, whom we who are ma
i've ana to tie manner born are not ashamed 10
own s. one of Us
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOB PUEL.

Sealed Proposals viii be received by the Board Of
Trustee. Of Colored Schools until o'clock p. m,
FRIDAY, August LIST, 1873, for furnishing and de-
liveripg 81 the several School buildings under the
control Of the Board, at such times and in such
quantities the Board Of Trustees may require,
two hundred tons more q, 40 lbs. to the ton y
White Ash Coal best quality large egg size Also,
White Ash Coal best quality, furn size; and such
quantities Of Pine and Oak cord Weed, sawed and
split in four pieces not may from time to time
be required for use In said Schools.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids II deemed for the best interest Of the Board.
All proposals received under this advertisement
will be opened at the once Of tho Board, "Slnner
School Building" Hth and II streets northwest, al
the time above specified.
Proposals should be endorsed T" Proposals for Fuel
for Colored Schools, !" and addressed to
WIN p. RYDER,
jyls-td chairman COMMITTEES on Supplies.
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THE DUTIEs OF TRUsTEEs.-w a-s happy
TO see that the press throughout the country Is
alluding TO the Enperformed duties OF trustees
IN manner which VIII awaken some gentle
men WHO hold these positions OF trust &c n re-
aiming sense Of their responsibility. Many
years ago there was a heavy defalcatiOn in one
OF the savings institutions Of this city. A gen
ueman who lost more than he could affOs1 TO
part with, called upon one Of the directors to
see II anything would be realized. "Why do
you come 10 me-" inquired the director. "My
hsme was used without my consent, and
don't know where the bank was located" IL
was upon the strength Of this directors name
that the depositor placed confidence In the
bank Boston journal
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LIABILITY OF lNDoRsERs To HE MADE
BANKRUPTs.-ofa case az issue in st Louis
the Missouri Republican SAYS. a. follows: .'.John
Clemens Endorsed note for Christian Staehlin
which was not paid on maturity. The creditors
OF the latter seek to force Mr.. Clemens into
bankruptcy, and in answer TO their petition for
adjudication OF bankruptcy he sets forth his
ablhty 10 pay his own debts, and that he has no
paper OF his own making past due and unpaid
To this answer petitioner demurs as being in
sufficient, and Judge Treat sustains the de-
murrer. The effect Of this decision l. virtually
70 declare that the indo ser and maker of A ! ote
stand III the same relation 10 the bankrurt act ,
ard that the indorser must make provision a.
for his own commercial paper."
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ID ROPOsALs FOB DIMENSION STONE Pr
CURED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF tn
NEW CONVENIENTLY BUILDING AT PHIL
ADELPHIA, PA.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1873 \

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1873. \
seaed Proposals will be received this once nm
~ u m OF the 9TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1873, for fur.
government Building at Phsd.Ipbis np prSRo SEQ
~ 1870; hrSSdoN STONE required for the exterior of
The species of stone from which selection will be
nae viii De confined To GRANTEES Marbles and Sand
be uniformity OF color and texture dnrsbi ity ANA
Ire capacity Tor working under the chisel or ham.
., A sample block, l2Nl2xI2 inches, showing on one
LASe the natural fracture Of the stone, and on the
ib ssb .i Kinds VI cutting, must be submitted
stone that has not been tested BY actual uae as
cohsdered; and absolute proof that il has been so
used for thai period must be furnished
1he stone must further have a good grain, and he
free from all discoOring substances and the quarry
ron v hich It is procured must be full opened and
capable Of furnishing the quality and quantity de-
sired within one year. Wv
About 1000 cubic feet, more or less, will be re-
qured. The actual average Of the stones cannot
now be given, but viii approximate % feet the lar
gest stones containing about Do cubic feet. The
stones viii De ordered on a schedule Of net SKIES in
order hat the contract may make proper allow
scbss,IIoor enItng IN the qusrrying, and this
ssneuIle ps} ment viii be made, allowing an addi-
on OF one inch 10 each cut face on granite and mar
De stock and Of one half inch to each cut face Of
Bidders will state how soon they can commence
oeIyerlng the stone, and the amount per week they
nn GeiIrer: hey viii also state the average and
E snin at SIZE o. the stones that be obtained
No bids viii be received except from the owners
or essees Of the quarries from which the stone is
Recorder Of the county in which the auarry "a sitn
ated that the bidder s the owner or essees of the
quarry, must accompany the bid.
All proposals must be made on and in fall accord
ance with the printed forms to be obtained appi-
cation 81 this once, and must be sccomp panied by
penal bond in the sum Of fifty Thousand dollars
tS9SOJ that the bidder will accept and perform the
contract, IL awarded to him, and give bond therefor
in the penal sum of one hundred thousand dollars
sloOOoO and valid and binding lease Of the quarry
70 the Government security far the faithful per-
Torrance OF the contract, the lease to take effect
upon the failure Of the contractor to comply with
the terms Of the contract. Said lease to authorize
the Government TO take full possession of the quarry
and work at the Of the contractor in
Of default.
The Department reserves the right to reject any or
all bids, or to divide the contract aud use two or
more kinds Of stone.
Proposals must be inciosed In q sealed envelope,
Endorsed " Proposals for Dimension Stone for the
New Government Building, Philadelphia, Pa - and
addressed to A b. MULLETT,
yl22it Euperyisno Architect
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I)kOPUsALs FOR CUT-srONE WORK
ELhGGIhGs Se;a REQUIRED IN TIE con,
sTKUGTiON OF TAE NEW JAIL FOR
OFFGE cF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

II,
Sealed PROPOSAL. will b. received at this ONES
shBg and delivering al the site Of the New all for
The District Of Columbia all Of the Cot stone WORK
re Tagging, Door and Window siIIs, and Linteis
&C, required for the interior Of the building, in
accordance With the Drawings, Specifications and
The species Of stone from which selection will
stone, ard nth River bluestone
sample block q the stone proposed to BE- fur
% Be L BY Il inc hes showing on one face the nstu
gal irsegIs " the stone, and on the others the diff
80 grades Of cutting proposed to be d'ne on the
The whole Of the stone, cut, lewised and ready to
q rapidly may be required by the progress Of the
work The delivery 20 be commenced within two
atty Of one hundred dollars siOoj Tor each and
every day. delay beyOn the time above sti pusted
b. the Drawings and described by the Specifications
and called for IN the Schedule.
- bids will be received except from the owners
O. Lesses OF ne qusrries from which the stone is
proposed u De furnished or their agents, or from
have the necessary Il. ities for prompt execution
PAYMENTS viii be nadA fconthly, ded uetins ten
Per cent Of work executed, untIs the nnsl Compile
An bids N 81 be made on the printed form to be
oot,ined a. is Office, and must be accompanied by
isss Inn IN b va sum a n
accept and perform the contract II awarded TO him,
thousand tollsr.. $1,000 The bond 10 be al
proved BY the United District udge Clerk q
t6e district in hieS the bidder resides. Vi
The Departments reserves the right to reject any
h bids If IL be deemed for the interest OF the Gov
srnmsnt 10 do to accept either division there
OF, or to award the tagging and 10 d if-r-
ent PARTIES ana pOsal that does not conform,
y even respect to the requirements Of this Aiver
9isement, will be consider cd bid, treated as
such.
Plans, Specifications, and Schedules can be pro-
cured on application 70 ths Office.
Op'sAls mist be enclosed in q sealed envelope
endorsed Proposals for Cut stone Work, &c, for the
New Jail, District Of COiumbia," and In. samples
must have a label with the name Of the bidder and
cuarry mari 81 thereon, and both must be Addressed
- A. b. MULLETT,
Jy14lS. SWpsTrtSiax ArrhItsrf.
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SThe aggregate o. the estimated municipal
expenditures Of Brooklyn for the current year
is -, 50I,TE.
1The Richmond Enquirer states, on the
authority of personal friend of Col. MOsby,
that he will support ne conservative candidate
for governor OF Nirgi MA, whoe yer he may be-
81 A decree has been promulgated in Rio
Janeiro declaring Protestant marriages indis-
soluble unless declared otherwise by competent
legal Tribunals
~ murderer confined in the Vermont state
prison has been 80 terrified BY imagining visits
from his victim 10 eis CELL that be refuses TO eat
and is in danger Of starving.
s9-An old lady II Middlebury, Wis, crossed
over q bridge thss was marked Dangerous"
without seeing the sign. on being Informed
Of the fact on he other side, she instantiy
turned in great slarm and recrOssed e.
E-A Pottsville (Pa.) woman fell asleep In
church during an evening service, and slep
all the neIt morning, when she awoke and
yelled till half the towns population came %
let her out
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How MICE NEARLY DESTROYED A CHrRCH
INJEEsET.-A few DAYS ago a cIti zen OF Bloom
field saw smoke issuing from the Methodist
church there, and curious 20 know what could
be wanted with IRE, the Thermometer being
among the nj neties, he astonisbed the sexton,
who was painting the fence. by proPou nding
such question. The sexton rushed in and
found one of the window shades and frames in
blaze, which, however, he succeeded I'm
qlenehiDg. tits believed that the mice, nibbling
nj some matches, igntted them and started
what might have been the destruction Of the
charch.-N. Y. Herald, z9fh.
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THR CASE OF FAssY HYDx-General Cat
lin, one Of the counsel FOR Mrs. Fanny HYDE,
the alleged murderess Of George W. Watson
appeared before Judge 1appAn, in the supreme
court, this morning, ana made application 20
admit his client TO bail in the sum OF ~ 500 the
amount that was accepsed as bail st the close OF
the drst trial. The prisoner, IL will be remem-
eastern district. The Argument upon the appli-
eaten wall be heard oA Monday.-N. n. Post,
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DBOPOsALS FOB DIMENSION STONE RE-
L QUIRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF tn X
NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING AT GIN
CINNATI, OHIO.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,

Sal. WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1873
oealed Proposals will be received ct this offce
until m. Of the 9IH DAY OF AueusT 1873 for fur
tie ss f '6 RI
stone reaulred for the exterior Of the building.
% e from s9 seh ssss. w
ssnastGnes, and the qualities especially insisted
bllity, and the capacity for working under the
chisel or hammer.
face the natural fracture Of the stone and on the
ehers different kinds Of cutting, be submitted
No stone that has not been tested By actual use as
cut stone in buildings for at least years will
used for that period must be furnis6ed' '0en ~
The stone must further have a good grain, and be
from which Is procured must Be fully opened and
capable Of furnishing the quality and quantity de-
About 5000 cubic feet, more or less. will be re.
Suired. The actual average Of the stones cannot
largest stones containing about 2O cubic feet. The
stone will be ordered on schedule Of net sizes, in
ORDER That the contractor may make proper allow
ances Tor cutting IN the quarrying, and on this
schedule payment will be made allowing an addi-
Die STOCK, and Of onshalf inch to each cut face Of
Bidders will state how soon they can commence
delivering the stone and the amount per week they
maximum size Of the stones that can be obtained
from their quarry. No bid will be received except
which the stone IS proposed to be furnished, and
certificate from the Recorder Of the county in
which the quarry Is situated, that the bidder Is the
owner or lessee Of the quarry, must accompany the
All proposals must be made on, and In full accord
aDce with, the printed forms to be obtained APP
pcation At this ONCE, and must be accom- panied by
penal bond in the sum OF fifty Thousand dollars
50 00Ol that the bidder will accept and perform
the contract awarded to him, and give bond there
for in the penal OF hundred thousand dollars,
l0e 00 and valid and binding lease Of the quarry
formsnce Of the eeStrset, the lease to take eject
upon the failure OF the contractor TO comply with
the Government TO take full possession Of the quarry
and work at the expense Of the contractor In
| of default.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
or all bids to divide the contract and use two
more kinds Of stone.
Proposals must be enclosed In o sealed envelope
endorsed " Proposals for Dlmensien Stone for the
| new Government Building, Cincinnati, Ohio,n and
| addressed to A. b. MULLETT,
| JyI2-ait Supervising Architect.
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koR 6s fH RSgt
STATE, WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTs
BUILDING, AT WASHINGTON, D. O.
0fT1cE OF SUPERVISING AAcHrTEcr,
TREASURY DEPARTNENT, July 7, 1881
WROUGHT Nh VDnn I'M

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 7, 1S73.f
WROUGHT AND CAsT-IRON WORK.
until ~ m. Of the TTH DAY OF Aususr Is7s for
furnishing, delivering, fitting and putting in place
the wrought and Cast Iron Work exhibited BY
the drawings, described in the specifications, and
beams, channel irons, &C., wrought angle irons,
cast iron brackets, &C., and ornamental iron
worn IN cornices &C., required for the Roof Of the
south wing Of the New State, War and Navy De-
Copies Of the draw atons and SC hedule
may be had on application at this office.
, All scanolding required by the contractors to put
the work In place will be furnished by the Govern
Tree Oh charge but will be erected by the con-
Proposals will be made by the piece lneaI foot, or
weight, Tor the various items Of work, called for
in the schedule. The work will not be subdi ided
the aggregate. The whole work must be cosa-Ietei
within four months from date of acceptance,
Payments will be made monthly, dcducti'y ten
per eentum until the final completion oil tie CON-
=, All bids must be accompanied by renal bond, IN
me sum q nfteen thousand dollars 5oCsi, that The
bidder VIII accept and perform the eoy-,t ievari-
s nm nm tne s9ssleiency Of the ser rity titled
States Court, or the District Attorney OF ,he District
wherein he resides.
The Department reserves the right 70 reject sny or
eli bids II IL be deemed for tine interest OF te GoT-
eminent to do so; and any bid that is not made on
the printed form, TO be obtained in this Office, and
does not cenform In every respect to the require
ments OF this advertisement, will not be considered
neither will any proposals be received from parties
Of wrought or Cast Iron Work, and who have NOT
thS Necessary facilities for getting ont the work
.Ppoposais viii be endorsed "Blds for Iron Work
o. ko9i OF South Wing Of New State, War, and
ana addressed to A. b. MULLETT,
We Gdt supervising Architect.
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Investment Bonds.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company having
determined to close its 7-3o First Mortgage Gold
Loan at an aggregate not exceeding thirty million
dollars, and thereafter to pay higher rate of in
terest than per cent further issues Of its bonds,
the limited remainder Of the $40 ioaH is aoU
being disposed Of through the usual agencies.
As the bonds Of this issue are made receivable in
payment Of the Company lands at 10, they are
In constant and increasing demand for this purp pose,
and will continue TO be after the loan IL closed-a
fact which much enhances their value and attract
'iveness as yestment.
The Company has more than 800 miles OF its road
built and in operation, including the entire Eastern
Division. connecting Lake Superior and the naviga.
ton of the Missouri river it has earned title TO
nearly Ten Million acres OF its Land Grant, and
sales Of lands have thur far averaged Ss6 per
All marketable securities received in exchanges
fer Northern Pacihcs.
JAY COOKE CO.
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AUCTION SALES.
w.


by LATIMER CLEART,
- Auctinneers and Real Estate Brokers.
Southwest corner avenue and iiih ST.
saH @
AND sTRLETs. At Auction.
sns Esss Of ssr ssa
-, at the request Of the party secured thereby,
s syG%. tbs on
Z n, Lots - and a. in SQUARE ls7. in wa.hingtop,
os Sp on On s1
large storshou.e and dwelling, and two small dwell
Terms: on.sSird cash; the balance in ri, months,
Q! ssi' LAfI hER Y 5 5Gs ri Iss::
SATURDAY, July IAN, same hour and place. '
iys-d ''' LATTMER OLEARY, Aucts.
NTHE ABOVE SALE Is PoerPowED until
TbCRspAf July ~, ias' same hour and place.
H11tf'' OIL INC LHTiMkB q CLRARY, Auct..
post poned until SATURDAY,. ynit 18th, ias, same
hGy y .ad Place. e TIT 4 n Auc
above .a IN H1 Fl
1873 same hour ana PIass by ordeF q ne Trustee
81 THONGS e.. Il E.ssts s,s s street
4 N EtEsANT
MODERN COEyENIENCES ON THIR-
J TkkfTs, s SoRTaWsf hsEPTwEES K AND L
- Under and by virtue Of deed Of trust dated
"a November s, A. D. ls7s, and recorded February
lS A, o. 1873, in Liber 703, folio a5i, ct sea-. the
-...2asrs,sned Trustee, W.. an the lsr DAY OF Az.
eTsT A. Dls7s at $50 O'Clock o. n :, SELF at public
auction, In front of the premises lot numbered
forty. four (4D, in square numbered two hundred
and forty eight 243), in the city of Washington d.
c., as said lot and square are designsted and de-
scribed on the ground plat or plan Of said city.
This property is situated on 18th street, between
and northwest, and lie improved by very valua-
bic and elegant residence II will ee s subject to
deed Of trust made TO William s..tckney ana uo5
III. Plant TO secure 900 and interest,", |hich deed
Is recorded In LibeI 103 folio q, on the I4th :v OF
November, A. ID. 1872. The principal OF this Sl0 900
will fall due in November, A. d. 1874 There are
$500 interest due and unpaid on this sum.
The terms OF sale are One half cash, and the re.
sidue in six and twelve months, the deferred nav.
ments to bear six per cent interest and to be se-
cured on the property sold; $500 of the cash pay
ment to be made at the time of sale. All convey.
ancing at purchasers cost If the terms Of sale are
not complied with in six days from day of SALE the
trustees reserve the right to resell the property at
the cost and risk Of defaulting purchaser.
GEO. r. APPLEBY, lr..
WIN Il. EDMONST0N.} trustees.
jyl4-eo6ds TH0S. L. WAGGAMAN, Auct.
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N A e u 4 Il ID.

ARMES-BzARD. Co Wednesday evening, ally
sh, At she residence Of he psreuts o. the bride, BY
ARMIES and Miss Macy Ii. BEARD, ali Of this
city.
BRowN-HERoLD. On Wednesday, the s0th
day of July, ISIS, at thu residence % the brides
Their, by the Rev. G.. ID. Andrews, HAwLEY
BROWN, Of New York, 10 kATE V HERoLD,
Of this Cdy. baltimore Sun and Port Tobacco
Times please oopy.l
BACHE-NOLAN. On the sth OF July, 1873, az
the residence ofthe brides uncle, by the Rev Dr.
Butler, Mr.. ALI BED 7. BACHE ts Mis- ALICE
y. NOLAN, both Of WASHINGTON.
HOLMEs-KELSER. At the rooms of the Y N
G. A, by Rev. Geo. A. Hall, Mr. FRANCIS )
HOLMES 10 HISS ISABELLA kELsER, both %
this eity,
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NOTICE or REMOVAL.

CAkO bees leave to inform HIS customers and
the puolfe generally that he has removed hts ~
Bsz.ar 70 No 900 PEsEsYLvANIAA AVE "a
hIE, under toe National Hotel. where ne<xkX
will keee Due stock % GOLD and SILvER
WATCHES, swiss and American make, JEW EJRY
and DlAnONDS, which be viii sell great bar
gains. solid IA karat Gold Watches, from so up
wards Goods sold On monthly iassAlmsuts. No
trouble to show goods. Wafches and JeW.ry near "
repaired. Remsmber the add numbsr II,
CARO-, sos PsansylYanis avenue, under Setionai
Hotel. raxS-tr
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nj Il ID

BARRY. July 18th, at Halifax, N. 8, MARY
AnELAIDE, infant eau gkteR and only child Of Nc.
2. Y. and Mary A. Barry, aged months and 10
days.
fALCONER. Fall ssleep on the sist Of July,
BERTHA T., infant daughter Of Joseph II. and
Katie n AcoBer, aged msnfhs and y DAYS.
Funeral win take place fron the residence Of her
parents, No, lass 10th street, Friday, August Let
spectfuIly invited.