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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

A BOATMAN DROWNED IN CUNRRRIANo
Early yesterday morning a cap seen floating in
the water at the basin wharf led to the dis
coyery OF the body of a drowned man a short
distance from the cap. The entire body, except
one foot and lower part of the leg was vet COW
cred by water. The body was removed from
the water to building in the vicinity and Cor
oher Strong notinee OF the drowning. The cor
oner summoned a jury, and with them nro-
ceeded to the place, where an inquest was held
over the remains. From the evidence OF two
persons before the jury, il was ascertained that
tne body was that OF young man named Jas
Condor, who, during the boating season last
year, was in the employ of Mr.. Geo. w. Jones
as boat hsnd.-Cu Cumberland NetrS IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

HE MYSTIC FIvE.-The highwaymen in the
southwest seem to choose i've as their mystic
number. Five men attacked the train at Gads-
NIL, In Missouri, and robbed the passengers in
true Falstaffan fashion. Near Little Rock, the
Other day, stage coach with fourteen passen-
gers was stopped and robbed of over two thou
sand dollars in money and valuabIes by five
men. And now we print an account of the rob-
berry OF a steamboat on the Bmuf river. at Point
JEFFERSON, La, by five gentlemanly looking
persons. These bold robberies are becoming
quite too common, and il is about time that this
new play OF fives should be stopped by an ex-
emPlaTy suspension of the mystic number
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
Arrested for Murder.

ST. ALBANs, VT, February s.-,James Wynn
has teen arrested at Windsor, charged with the
murder OF Vim. DOnohue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
Death Of a Catholic Bishop I'm Canada

OTTAWA, February 9-Right Rev. Joseph
Guigues, Roman Catholic bishop Of Ottawa,
died here last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

The L. s. STEAMER GETTYSBURG, Lieuten-
ant McRitchie commanding, will take the inter
oceanic canal commission to Darien. The
Gettysburg will be at Pensacola on the 18th
insta Mt for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvKNUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were 1854 $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

EXILRD GERMAN JEsUIrs IN BRITAIN
LaDcahshire, England, as of old, has become a
refuge for exiled Jesuits. Those who have been
driven from Germany by the recent edicts pro-
ana who have dispersed themselves through
France, England, Belgium and the United
states, have definitely settled their English
novitiate at Dillon Hall, about nine miles from
Liverpool, the use of which has been granted
them by Mrs. Stapleton Brsthertont of Rain
bill. Here about 100 priests and students, all
German, are located, and the course OF their
studies is being pursued by the Jesuit novices
as II In their own country. Others of the exiled
German Jesuits are settled at Stonyhurst col
Iege and st. Bennos, near RhyI North Wales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

MAJOR G. nj. TERRELL, Paymaster, is re-
heyed from duty IN the department of the
Platte, and ordered to duty in the department
of the Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

BKNoNI HOWARD, a veaIthv manrf. .trr.r,
sxia 70 De millionaire, was sentencUd in one
0e 1ee neT York courts on Saturday to ave
Of 5000, ON conviction Of hsyine nrocyred ths
engraviDg OF forged plate from which 10 print
"proprietnry" revenue etamn. f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

a RACE OF DwARPs.-The Geographical So
ciety OF Italy has received from Alexandria
with the news Of the death of the explorer Mi
ami, and various chronological bjects two living
individuals whom he had for arded Of the tri hes
OF the Aka or Tikku-Tikki, and whom the
These individuals, saws the London Medical
Record-of whom one Is eighteen years old and
forty inches in height, and the other sixteen
years and thirty-one inches high-are stated bv
Miami TO belong TO the race of dwarfs described
by Herodotus, and recently rediscovered by the
German explorer Schweinfurth, who described
them carefully. They are pot-bellied, very
thin hmbed and knock-kneed, with spherical
and prOgnathous crania, very long unibs. con-
per skins and crisp, tow-like hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

STONES STATUE OF GENERAL BAKKR.-The
JOINT Library Committee of Congress this morn
ing directed their chairman, in accordance with
the acts OF June 10th, 1872, and March Sd, 1873.
10 contract with Horstio Stone, sculptor, for a
statue CT heroic size of the late Senator Edward
ID. Baker, who was killed at Ball'seBluff. The
statue viii probably be cut in Rome, and will
be copy OF the statuette now in possession OF
me FAMILY, which has been for some time past
on exhibition in the room of the COMMITTEES on
ta s subject to the examination OF
the Library Committee, who pronounce IN an
excellent likeness, and when finished. will he
Capitol. a. 'ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

rh"kk CLkRKs AND MORE HOURs-A bill
was introduced by Mr.. Woodford in the House
TINS morning to regulate the hours of service in
me various departments and bureaus at Wash
lngton, and to reduce the number of clerks am
Ployeo tnerein. 1t provides that from the Ist
Gay OF OCTOBER until the LIST of April in each
ana every year, an the bureaus and ofics IN
the various executive departments shall hsonan
Tor the transaction Of business at least ssysn
hours every day except Sundays and IeoaI hoi.
days; and from the LIST day Of April nnfil tha
LIST day OF October they shall be Kept oman q, sht
hours each Gay. That from and after ths ~
day Of July, 1874, the number OF first. secon5
third and fourth-clase clerks, copyists and mes,
sengers now allowed by law in the execu-
tive departments and bureaus shall be
reduced in each grade to nine-t enths
OF the number as now allowed BY law,
That from and after the hrst Of July, 1874. the
salaries Of all clerks, copyists and messengers
shan re increased i've per cent upon the
amounts now fixed and allowed BY Law. That
IN making the reductions contemplated by this
act, the heads of the departments should be re-
CURED to hle with the chief clerks OF their seve-
raj departments and bureaus certificates that
t tae persons dropped from the rolls in order to
re- the number Of employees are severally
me least competent and efiicfent OF their re.
sPeeuve grades. In cases of equal com peter "
sna emciency preference In retention should be
even 70 nonorably dischar god soldiers and the
Wioows and daughters Of the same The hin
reie.Ied to the civil service COMMITTEES And
ordered 70 be printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

and Eng will, 1t 10 denpitely undsrseood' AZ
p,ace IN me college Of physicians In PhiisdeI-
pnis . noon to-day. No one win be admitted
UNI aEaeS ne i = member Of the college, and al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

RELIEF FOR THE Poor OF FAIRFAX COUNTY,
VA.-Mr. Hunton, of Virginia, introduced a
bill in the House this morning, providing for
the payment TO the Overseer of the poor OF FAIR
fax comfy, Va, the sum OF 1885, for timber
cut from the land of the poor house by the fed
eral army during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

NAVAL ORDERs.-Commodore Oscar A. Bad
ger has been detached from the Ticonderoga
and placed on waiting orders. The following
OmceIs nave also been detached from the I'll
conderoga and placed on waiting orders:-Tient
commander Chas s. Cotton, Lieuts X. Clover
Geo. Talcott, and Geo. s. Clay, Master Charles
~ ALsDone, Ensign X. TwitchelI, Surgeon E.
). Matthews and First Assistant Fnofnea, +
w; Robinson. Lieut.. Commander Henry Il.
johnson has been detached from the HYDRO
graphic ONCE and ordered to the Canandsigua
as executive officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

fRIGHTFUL SPECTACLE AT A WAKR-
Patrick Kerwin, who kept a liquor store AZ
Nandewater and Pearl streets, New York city
and lived overhead, died last Friday. The BODY
was placed in a coffin, with several burning
candles at its head. On the coffin was a white
sheet, which a gust of wind blew toward the
candles, and in an instant il was in flames The
watchers seized the burning sheet and pulled IL
from the coffin, which was badly scOrched The
names communicated to a window curtain and
the fire threatened TO destroy the building Ii
became necessary 70 call the fire departn ent
Mrs. Kerwin, who is on the point of death, had
to be carried out OF her bed to an adjoining
bulldlf 2. When ii became apparent that the
fire would become serious the coffin was earned
out. The furniture was DAMAGED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
- q A N. DORLAND, Manager and Direct
CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART.

On and after MONDAY, February 81, the Gallery
will be open TO the public On
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,
from 10 q. m. 10 .. IN, with a charge Of Is cents
including catalogue, for each person. On
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
acmittance to the Gallery will be FREE
% the sSsniugs Of MONDAY, February oh, and
FRlDA1, February 18th, the Gallery will be opeu
rom TO 10 .. m Admittance p cents, with cats-
logue.
By order Of the Board of Trustees
fstS 50 VIM. MACLEOD, Curator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
WASHINGTON THEArER cOMIQUJ
w 18th Street, below Penna. Avsnu
AMYkIAD OF NEW STARS,
MYRIAD OF NEW SLABS
MATIHEEs-TOR LADIIs AND CHILDREN.
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
NATINEEs WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY

A INCOLN HALL
IL FUhOEE WEEK,
COMMENCING MONDAY EVENING, Feb I6,
The CHEAT ORIGINAL
MIlfONIAN TARLEACN.
from London, Bngls nd ~ hibited in MAshiogtO
cry, at Odd Fellows Hall in lSS7, when net LEGS
tbs 20 eU0 people witnessed IL during the Thirty
eisht exhibitions given here. FuIth.r particulars
~ pesJeTs. Programmes, AID newspaper advertise
ments viii follow this week in rapid succession
- r. A NJ DORLAND, Manager and Director
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

The House Committee on Banking and Cur.
rency this morning heard an argument from
MI Loudon, of New York, on financial matters
in general. He held that there is no feasible
way OF resumption upon a paper currency com
pounded as ours is, of two discordant descrip-
tons OF eirculatOn-one-half issued by banks
which paid II out as loan, and the other half
pald out to settle debt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09
LECTURES.
HE BLIND MAN ELOQCENT.,,
Twice Chaplain OF Congress and the most ALBANIAN,
Of living Lecturers,
REV. W. II. MILB RN.
VIII deliver his great Lecture On
WHAT Billed MAN SAW IN ENGLAND .,
IN FOUNDRY OHURCH.

AEfSftffHtf W. " e-fseiN doftHWeNfsl
Tuesday EVENING, February 10. at O'Clock.
An hour Of choice Music, Instrumental AMI vocal,
will precede the Lecture.
Door epen a. O'Clock; Music atTtz
~ Mr.. MiLbC RN long resid nee in England
eno InmAte association with its chief characters,
IN their bones aud az their tables, have provided
Pm rlch and varied stsTe with which, 10 q won
oeriuiy eCg cent way, he iustructs and thrills with
oelgnt Dis vast audiences. The are has no speaker
nhbed OF interesting. and yet he has attan med
LesE. - - 1870 $1,000
Tickets, 50 cents. Only . limited number will be
I2Sa Mohun Co : Bookstore, 1913; Choate &
% Bookstore, 943-alI PennsyIvauis avenue.
also, ~ Fill Co.'s Boo store TO5 Is street and
n Parksrs Bookstore, 52a 9Th street fsbs AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

ILLNESS OF SENATOR HAMILToN.-A Hagers-
'o~n, Nd, correspondent of the Baltimore
Gd7sHe says: "Mr. Hamilton was taken with a
very severe attack of indispositiop while intro
ouclng the committee of Washington county
farmers to President Grant on last Thursdav,
Athougn ne was suffering severe pain he got on
the cars and came home, and since tn d me has
been under the treatment of DIR. T. W. Sim
mons. lie has suffered a great deal of pain, but
IL now 30 far relieved as to be able to 90 about
able to return to Washington for several days."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

HE CoNTEsTED-ELECTIoN CASE of Spencer
reTsUs Sykes, of Alabama, was again before the
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections
this morning. Senator Spencer appeared with
ms counsel, Representative White, and Mr.
SYKES with his counsel, Gen. Morgan. The case
was discussed at some length, when its further
CONSIDERATION was postponed until Thursday of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

The PAY OF PosTMAsTRRs.-Ab bill was intro
duced this morning in the House by MIR. PIatt
OF New York. to regulate the salaries of DOS
masters in certain cities. 1t fxes the nav os
postmasters In the cities hereinafter named. as
follows New York, $4,000; PHILADELPHIA.
e. sU 20, BOSTON, $1,000 Chicago and st. Louis,
Sc ,OOO ~ S1sij
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

MR. HAGAR, the new Senator from CaIifor-
MIA. who serves out the unexpired term of ex-
Senator Casserly-until March 4, 1S75-made
his appearance in the Senate this morning. anc
after being sworn in took a seat on the right OF
the chair and on the democratic side of the
chamber. He is a rather large, fine looking
gentleman, with sparse beard, is nearly bald
and is apparently on the sunny side of fifty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

The DEFALCATION in the internal revenue
Office at Lynchburg, Va, reported as amount
ing to s1Ce, 900, is proved by Official reports to
the commissioner from the commissioner and
special agent at that place, to amount in reality
to only s. 800 for which the collector is respon-
sible on good bonds of 100, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

The PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE
STATE DEPARTMENT.-The House Committee
on Foreign Affairs again discussed this morn
ing Mr.. Orth's bill, looking to the reorganiza-
ton OF the State department. The committee
instructed the chairman to direct Secretary
Fish to communicate with them the increased
appropriation for salaries which will be re-
quired under the provisions OF the new bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-09

NEW POSTAGE RATES p RoPosRD.-Mr. Dawes
introduced in the House to-day bill which
provides that hereafter all mail matter of the
first class, including local drop letters or
postal cards, shall be charged at the rate of two
cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof,
provided, however, that no stamped envelopes
shall be hereafter issued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25
How He Revenged Himself.

A singular tale OF malice comes from
Philadelphia. One of the hotels there
turned away guest for bad behavior,
and he swore he would have his re-
venge. Shortly after, the New York
papers all stated that Winetta Montague,
the actress, (who had had public atten-
ton drawn to her by scandal about
Hamilton, the Jersy City defaulter.)
had the smallpox, and had contracted
it at the hotel in question from occupy
ing room in which man had died Of
the disease. Moreover, circular,
detailing the story, was sent to promi-
nent hotels all over the country. In
fact, however, neither Miss Montague
nor the hotel in question had the small
pox, and detectives are after the sup
posed ibeller.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

TIM HURLEY has introduced bill in
the South Carolina Legislature making
the owners of buildings in which rum
is sold, as well as rumsellers, liable for
damages in consequence of intoxica-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

IHE man who strives to make him.
self a different thing from other men by
much reading gains this, his chlefest
good. that among all fortunes he has
something to comfort himself with
Sheldon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

Section 2. If any insurance company, association
corporation organized under any laws, other
than those of the State of Wisconsin, shall violate
any of the provisions of this act their license to do
business in this state shall be forfeited: Provided
that such forfeiture shall take place. for any VIC
lations of the provisions of this act within sixty
days after this act shall go in effect. A g
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be in full
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved February 26, 1874.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

A PENNY saved here and there counts
up at the end of the year. Buy only SILVER
TIPPED Shoes and you will save dollars instead
of cents. Parents remember this.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

MORE than so years have elapsed since
Johnsoaa's Anodyne Lininaemt was first invent
ed, during which time hundreds of thousands
have been benefited by it's use. Probably no
article ever became so universally popular with
all classes as Johnson's A,eody,ee L1,1inaent.
Pills which contain anthony. qlinine and
calomel, should be avoided, as severe gripping
pains would be their only result The safest,
surest, and best pills are Parsons P1,gotice
or Anti-Bilious Pius.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

Section G. Any town that shall by vote as here
inbefore provided, determine to unite its moneys
with the moneys of any other corporation for the
purpose of building or purchasing a town hall as
herein provided, or for building or buying build
ing, for the exclusive of such town, is hereby
authorized to borrow money for such purpose, and
to make aud issue the bonds of said town running
for such length of time, and bearing such rate OF
the electors OF said town may determine
Section 7. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March IL 1874. y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25
Simple Method Sharpening OF RazOrs.

It has long been known that the
simplest method of sharpening a razor
is to put it for half an hour in water to
which one-twentieth of its weight
Of muriatic or sulphuric acid
has been added, then lightly
wipe it off, and, after few hours, set
it on hone. The acid here supplies
the place of milestone by corroding
the whole surface uniformly, SO that
nothing further than smooth polish is
necessary. The process never Injuries
good blades, while badly hardened ones
arefrequently improved by it, although
the cause Of this improvement remains
unexplained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

The ORGAN as a household instru
ment has been rapidly growing in favor,
and the yearly sales are now enormous.
A good Organ remains in tune, is easily
kept in order, and blends naturally with
the quality of the voice. The advertise
ment of the Smith American Organ Co.,
in another column, is referred TO the
consideration of our readers. This
house has an enviable reputation for
good work and fair dealing.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

COMMON SENSE REASONS why DR..
WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs
should be used:
1st. They are an entire Vegetable
Bitters, free from all alcoholic stimu-
lants.
I'd. They are the result Of careful
study, experiment and labor.
Sd. The greatest care is taken to Sc
cure Medicinal Virtues, and exclude
everything Objectionable.
4th. They unite, as ife-restoring
scientific tonic, the greatest strength
ening and vitalizing principles.
9TH. Persons of Sedentary habits and
over-worked, find in them a specific for
a0oaat Of appetite, palpitation, debility,
constipation, and many other nameless
ailments.
9th. The aged find in them guarantee
OF prolonged health, and life, and weak
and delicate females and mothers find
especial benefit from their use.
7th. They are the MASTER OF DIsEAsE.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

IpltOI VIII
trouuced prohibiting the use of public horses and
vehicles for private purposes in Washington, and
forbldd1ng government officials to require their
servants TO wear livery for commission in rela-
uoh 10 tne preservation of forests ; to give land
warrants to soldiers and sailors in tba 7ate ,uay
ana Tor appropr1atng 1000 to be expended in the
course i OF the current year in improving the mouth
Oh the MISSISSIPPI river. The latter passed-An
TRANSFORMATION bill 0A " III"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25
Published Marchi17,..1 1874
CHAPTER.255.


AN ACT in relation to building town halls
The people of the State of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. The qualified electors in the several
townships in this state hereby authorized to de-
termine by vote at any legal town meeting or cleo
ton hereafter to be held whether they are in favor
not. of uniting the moneys of said town Craised
to be raised) with the moneys of any other legal
corporation doing business in said town, for the
purpose of purchasing building a hall or other
building for the use of said town and said corpora
ton: Provided, that previous notice of submitting
this question to vote of the electors has been
| given as hereafter provided. ~.
Section 2 1t shall be the duty of the town clerk
whenever request in writing, signed by twelve
days before the holding Of any town meeting or
election to cause notice to be posted up at five of
the most public places in said town at least fifteen
| days before the holding of said town meeting or
election, which said notice shall be in effect as
| follows:
Notice is hereby given, that upon the written ap-
plicaion of twelve freehoders of this town. that at
| an election to be held in this town at - upon
the - day of -, the question of uniting the
moneys of this town with the moneys of (name the
corporation) for the purpose of building or mr.
chasing hall or building for the use of this town
and above named (name of corporaton). .
Dated this - day of -, A. D..
soo.. u,o. o.:oo -, Town Clerk.
ton of this act has been given by the town clerk
every qualified elector may vote at such election
separate ballot on which shall be the following
whom it is proposed to unite: For uniting the
moneys of this town with the moneys of (here in
sert the name of corporation), eyes, or "For
uniting the moneys of this town with the moneys of
(here insert the of corporation, "No," which
ballots shall be counted and canvassed other
ballots canvassed
Section A. Whenever majority of the votes cast
at such election shall be in favor OF uniting the
moneys of the town with the moneys of the
poration named on said ballots, it shall be the duty
OF the supervisors of the town to enter into writ
ten or contract with the trustees of said
extra expense Gf any by reason of said building
being built larger or better or more expensive for
the benefit OF said corporation, and also providing
that in any case said corporation shall pay onehaf
of the cost of said building
Section s. Whenever any town shall unite with
another corporation as provided for in this act the
supervisors and town clerk of said town shall be-
come board of directors, and shall have the con-
troll and management of said building and make all
necessary rules and regulations to the size and
occupancy of the same, the keeping in repair and
inuaing said hail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-25

FRIDAY, MARCH IL. The Senate met
for the purpose Of taking part in the funeral cere
monies of the late Senator Sumner, and adjourned
until Tuesday, without transatting any business.