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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
TWO DIVORCES.
AT THIRTEEN MARRIED-AT FOUR
TFEN A DESERTED WIFE

AT THIRTEEN MARRIED-AT FOUR
TEEN A DESERTED WIFE.
August was not good month for divorces,
but September bids fair to be the champion
month. Already two divorces have been ap-
lied for. Charina Maria Modena fled her bill
yesterday asking divorce from Domenieo de
Modena. She sets forth that when but thirteen
years old she was married to Modena at st.
Patrick's church in this city by Rev. J. A.
Walter, in August, 1857, but that few months
Afterwards her husband sailed for Europe, and
that she has never since heard from him, hav-
ing been deserted wife for seven years, and
yet not twenty years Of age; for this reason she
asks divorce and the restoration other maiden
name.
Mary Elizabeth seitz yesterday filed her pc
tition in the Equity Court, asking divorce from
her marriage, contracted on the sth of June,
1856, with Henry SeitZ. She represents thar
she has had by her husband two children:
Henry, aged seven years, and Albert, aged
two years. She sets forth that her husband
during the time he remained with her was Of
ten intoxicated, and that he deserted her in
1870, and since that time has given no support
For these reasons she don't want him TO be heI
husband any more. What the Court thinks
about the matter will be determined next De.
Cember
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
THE NEW POsTAAsTER.
his RECEPTION OF THE CLERKS YES
TERDAY.

After the legal and formal installation yes
terday of Postmaster General Jewell, recep-
ton Of the clerks in the Department was held.
It was. cordial and happy in every respect, but
the sensation was the introduction Of James
Lawrensoni who has been honorably connected
with the Department for about sixty years.
He said it gave him great pleasure to greet the
twentY-ffth Postmaster General, and that he
had served under twenty-one Of them. Mr..
Jewell, in reply, hoped he would live TO serve
under twenty-one more. The impression Gre
ated by Mr.. Jewell was exceedingly compli-
mentary,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
A DISHONEST EIfPLoYEE.

While Sergeant Acton was walking through
the Centre market yesterday morning, he no.
ticed young man, well-dressed, having in his
possession quite q large quantity of cigars,
and offering to dispose of them for price far
below their value. Thinking the mans con-
duct suspicious the officer arrested him and
took him to police headquarters, where he gave
his name as John Fannin, and turned him over
to the detective corps. Mr.. McDeVitS proceeded
to interrogate him, and soon drew from him
an acknowledgment that he had robbed his
employer, Mr.. Edward P. Kelly, merchant
tailor in Philadelphia, Of $500, and had come
here to enjoy the spending Of it, aud that he
traffic in cigars. The authorities in Phi1adel-
phia were notified Of the arrest, and the man
Is held to await their action.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
AUoTIoy SALES TO-DAY.
By TbOs. E. wsrzaman,

By Thos. z. WagEamar;
At O'Clock. valuable property-the first
piece on Third street, between East Capitol
and North A streets; the second, on P street
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
northwest. - -'---.
By Wash. B. wflHamG
At 10 O'Clock, large assortment Of house
hold furniture, removed to his store for con
Vspispcs,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
SCHOOL BOOKS

The contract for supplying all the public schools
OF the District having been awarded In large part
vernon Row, they annonnco IN their advertise
ment to-day their superior facilities for supplying
all who need school books, whether for public OF
private schools, or for any Of the colleges Of the
District. They have prepared very convenient
Six-inoh rule, which they will give to any school
boy OF girl who Will call for one at their store,
No. alI PennsylVania aVenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
OLDEST LNHABITANTS AsSOCLA-
TON.
A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MAYOR
THOMAS CARBERRY - WASHINGTON

THOMAS CARBERRY - WASHINGTON
IN 1887. -s-- -. .-.- ..- a--
A meeting ofthe Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
ton was held yesterday afternoon, in the Crimi-
nal Court room; Mr.. jenkins Thomas In the
chair, and J. Carroll Brent secretary.
Mr.. Edward Gallant, A. N. Zevely and L.
A. Gobright were elected members Of the as
ISOLATION.
A copy Of the washington Guide" pub
lished in 1887, was presented to the associa-
ton by Nicholas ,CRllAn, IT,, of New York. A
vote Of thanks was returned for the gift.
Mr.. Clark gave notice that at the next meet
ing he would move the amendment of the con-
stftution relative to the time required for resi-
dence Of applicants for membership.
Mr.. Nicholas Callsn read q biography of
Capt. Thomas Carberry, an ex-mayor Of Wash
ington. s n -
The thanks Of the association were extended
to Mr.. callan for the paper, and the meeting
then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
WASHINGTON MONTHLY FLFCTIC

WASHINGTON MONTHLY ELECTIO.
We have on our table the first number Of the
''washington Monthly Electric" It is devoted
TO general literature, science, art, &C., and is
under the editorial management Of Mr.. R. Ham,
flton and DR.. A. h. Gull. Its selections are
pleasing and instructive, and its promise of
popularity and usefulness is throughout hand
somely sustained. This new candidate for
journalistic favor has our truest commsnda-
tfOn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03

Gall and examine the are and burgIsr-prooi
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fiftsenth street, for IAfS
keeping Of securities, jewels HlTeF-Ware or othsE
vAluaoles. Rents, from ten 70 dxty dollars per
Annum, according 70 uIe. Ne baslneSa man can
Afford to do without then- =
Tsksssrninq fron iAs CAiesso ana Bosisa FRA
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE RU1LPR
RRYS.

KEYS
This court held short session yesterday,
and was engaged as follows:
In the case of Arthur Jackson, indicted for
larceny, the court made an ord,G releasing the
defendant from jan because Of unusual dones-
tic affection. ..
John Janey and Delaware Jones were cor
victed of assault, with intsnt to kill Henry
Butler. Sentence was postponed.
Robt. Rollins. Appeal from Police Court in
mis6emeanor case. A MOLE proSsQui was en-
tered in this case. Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
PEAL ESTITF SIIE
IKE cARE o. Yorp HILrIRIEr

George Truesdell, real estate broker, has sold,
for 2. Richards lot 81 In square 20, fronting on
Corcoran street. between Thirteenth and -Four.
teenth, 70 E. A. Ellsworth, for te,T5o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03

Thomas h. Morris the senior bishop Of the
Methodist Church, died yesterday at Springfield,
o. TeHas eighty years Of age.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

School books
Pinckney Institute.
White cook wanted.
For sale, brick house.
Ivy CityI Ivy City!I
For rent, frame house.
Bounty land warrants.
For sale or rent, house.
For rent, furnished rooms.
For rent, third story front.
For sale, new brick house.
st. Georges hotel, Pinsy Point.
Friday morning, Dunoanson Bros, suction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
A GENEROUS YOUNG MAN.

On Monday might night last Detectives Nc
Dewitt and Miller received information that a
young man was visiting different houses Of a
questionable character in that section of the
city styled "the Division" and making an ex-
tensive display of jewelry and other articles.
To some of the female inmates he showed ia
voritism by presenting them with pieces of jew
elry, fans, perfumery, gold tOothpicks, sc. he
also displayed jimmy Of excellent workman
ship, extolling its merits by saying he could
with ease effect an entrance into any dwelling,
no matter how secure 1t might be considered.
Thinking these circumstances suspicious, ar
rangements were made for his capture, and
yesterday Sergeant Acton arrested him on
Ninth street. He gave his name as Harry Rob-
inson, halls from New York, and on his person
was found jewelry marked G.. W. D. He is
held at police headquarters to await future de-
Yelopments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
ODD FELLOWS HALL

William Leeman has been appointed tempo
rary engineer Of No. engine company,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
AAUSEMBNTS.
THE coM1oUE SUMMER GARDEN.

THE COMQUE SUMMER CAMDEN.
The Brooklyn Scandal" with the famous
comedian b. W. EgAn, Harry Monroe and Lou
Sanford, in the leading roles, is drawing well
at the Comique this week. The Victorelli
Brothers are full Of talent and grace as gym
nasts, while Fannie Florence, Walter Bray and
Little Lottie win genuine applause In song and
dance. The Garden is nightly crowded.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
The old-time minstrels, with the veteran Sam
Sanford at their head, are doing excellently
well at Odd Fellows Hall. Their performance
is popular one, introducing the old songs Of
the early days Of negro minstrelsy, and the
prices, twenty-five and fifteen cents, are popu-
lar, too.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
from iAs CA1csgo ana BoSfoB AFel
PURE, HEALTHY, REFRESHING, IEYIo-
GRATING.

Palmer's American ginger ale, temperance
beverage, for sale by dealers throughout the Dis
trict at $50 per dozen, ct the depot 81 Greens
street, Georgetown, d. o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
BRISK WORK BY THE DETECT
IVES.

A DISHONEST SOMA YOUNG MAN ROBS
HIS EMPLOYER AND A GENEROUS
YOUTH.
Two days ago q man bowed with age, feeble
in step and with faltering speech, tottered into
police headquarters, and in bewildering way ,as
If at loss how to proceed further, made in
quiry for the detective department. Inquiry
was made as to the nature of his business, but
he appeared 10th to communicate It, indi-
eating by his action that it was Of a character
purely personal. Detective McDeVitt came to
his assistance, and by putting a few leading
questions obtained the information that his
son, NJ. ]. Rod, had stolen from him $500 in
money, and he had reason to believe the young
man had turned his steps Southwark, intend.
ing to make a halt in the State Of Georgia.
Detective McDevitt took the case in hand, and
gave the old gentleman every assurance that
be and his partner, Mr.. Miller, would do all
within their power to recover the money and
bring back the degenerate son.
The father LEFT, satisfied with the sincerity OF
the officers to try and recover his loss, and
| the latter Immediately proceeded to work up
the case. They did not believe, however, that
the young man had migrated Southwark, but
were inclined to think that he was somewhere
in close proximity to this city. A clue was
soon obtained that he had been frequenting a
house of ill-repute, south of the Avenue, and
there became smitten with one Of the inmates.
| The passion increased with q rapid growth,
and as a proof of his affection he presented
Jennie Gray, the idol of his heart, with guam
tity of new clothing and q gold watch and
chain. The attachment became stronger on
her part for gain, and his, by temporary feel
ing, strong on account of its newness.
He decided that they must depart from the
city, and they did; but whittier had they gonel
Immediate action was taken in the search. A
Telegram Was dispatched to those experienced
detectives in Baltimore, Messrs. Smith, Pear
son and West, giving q minute description OF
Rod. This was done, as it was supposed be
had gone 20 the Monumental city. After it
was discovered that the woman had accompa-
MED him, this fact was also communicated TO
the officers In Baltimore.
They Immediately instituted q search and
found that Rod had spent one day and night
at the Maltby house, having female with
him. On continuing the search further 1t was
discovered that hotel life had been abandoned
and that fine furnished rooms had been taken
on Camden street, near the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad depot. They were Immediately
arrested, and the officers here notified Of the
fact. Detective McDevitt visited Baltimore
yesterday and returned last night with both of
them, Rod being taken to police headquarters
and the girl released to appear at O'Clock
this morning. The capture being made so
soon after the transaction TRANSFERRED, the
young man did not dispose of as much Of the
ill-gotten money as would naturally be sup
posed, and the father will fortunately recover
the greater portion Of it.
A GENEROUS YOUNG MAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
EOR MOUNT VERNON

The Steamer ARROW, captain FrGtHInES.
head, having been rebuilt and en5LFelftsd bY
her present owners, will leave neE Mnal
FOOT OF SEVENTH sTREl
DAILY Sundays exeeptedl At ~ O'qkFOR
MOUNT VERHUsh
Aomo u Warrington and nteEIT " Ana'
fsbl0 Gen. SuD't Stea1rrOW.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
WGsHINaroN AND OHIO RArloADI

BANANAS, CALIFORNIA PARg.
ID WEST INDIA LII lgii tssslIIsd
Aug6-st ~ Sinb street. aQgIseSt,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03

| DooLEY's YKAsF POWDER IS convenient, econ
omical and always reliable. No waste OF food
prepared with it, as It is always Of the best
| quality,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03

BUY YOUR slate and marble mantles Of TAMIL
ton Pearson, Y. NJ. q. A. building, corner :, nth
variety IN the District. Also, latrobe stoves,
CRATES, ranges, SO, and at prices that defy con-
petition, considering quality. Call at show rooms
and examine for yourselves, Mantsls at rs IN
eQuRled.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03

On TUESDAY leave At On SATUB leRys A
O'Clock for 7o'Sor
Glymont, Glymont,
sandy Point, Saniy Poi
Liverpool Point Liverpool
Smiths Point, Smiths r
ChRrterton, ChattertOl
Stewards Wharf, StewaTt'srS
Tolson's Wharf. TOEOn's T.
Matthias Point @Gtthias'
Oill's Wharf, Dul's VIII
Mattox Creek, MattON CT
LonEWOod Wharf, IonEWOod
ColtOn's Wharf, ColtOn'sR
BIakiston's Island, BlaklstonInd,
CarriOman. leOnardtd
Returning on Wetnes- CGrr oman
day making the above ResuruingSunfay,-
landings. making above
Landlngi
Fare for round trip, $50.
Apply TO WA. Il. BfLElelt,
Jel5-tf SlxIh-sI4 harE
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10 oNErErp sEoEr On rcrrY
Golden Fiji

This FLOUR was never better than n Is now.
II has 40 superior In the market.
VI W. NJ 9AITa
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EXCURSION

THE STEAMER COLU2IB '
Leaves COmmeree-streeG vi, Baltic
more, for Washington oIlery sat
urday, AZ ID. M, arrtVilere as
p. M sunday. Reaing,
leaves StephensOn's ri,
foot OF Seventh ST.
on Tuesday at 8
M, arriving IN
Baltimore at 4 a m. Thiay.
Either OF these trips affords partfane oppor-
tunity to enjoy sail on the Cheke baYand
Potomac river without loss Of much frou bugi-
ness. All ACKNOWLEDGMENT, room Rc-
nrst-clAss. StaterOoms NAV be END m advanea
oy application TO the agents. The 1ner can r.
chartered for excursions from this On Wondavl
and Tuesdays Of each week at reasOl rates. VIZ
STEPHENSON & BhTRR.
le25 lstarl Agents
1874. ARk sEMEEh 1874.
For Potomac River Landingiluding
COltOn'S,
4
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1874. PENNSYLVANIA VA
TO THE SoRruYFRsa4D E g551TTH ASpr7rE-

PGsSen gers procuring tickets at these oks can
secure 9esommodztions in Palace Cars ElPittsss
HgTG a7a E 5s9aI P,s..n,s- Ed 9; YoJs,
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HENRY, R. SEARLE

.-- -ARCHlIECTs
o = street, Opposite Post O@eS De
Ia. PArtmenf'
New-York tribune., 1874-09-05
THE COMMISSIONERS DEFENSE.

The CHARGES TO BE ANSWERED IN DETAn-TnE
PURCHASING AGENTS EXPENSES THE BOOK
KEEPERS PRESENT SYSTEM.
The Commissioners claimed to be too much
engaged yesterday to pay much attention to Mr. Howes
report, as they occupied in preparing the esu
mates for their Department for They expect
to take uD the matter OF tho charges at their meeting
this morning, aud will make official reply to the
report OF Mr. Howe President Laimbeer told TRIBUNE
reporter yesterday that impossible for himself or
for the Board to make detailed statement in reply 10
mr. HoWe's report yesterday, closely occupied
were they with the estimate, and he pre-
ierred not TO speak at any length upon the sub
iect uIl after the Board had taken some
ofc'ai action He would say that Mr.. Howe had never
applied for any explanation Of what
New-York tribune., 1874-09-05
SOUTHERN SECURITIES.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR In an article on Southern Securities"
in your issue of Sept g. the writer in speaking OF what
some States have done in resumng payments of their
debts says: Virginia, dismembered State, pays two
thirds Of her interest, leaving onehrd to Western yr
gina." Now Virginia does nothing Of the kind. Her
debt is all old debt made by the State Of Virginia.
ated at about par and the proceeds used for State
poses She never had any carpetbag Legislature and
has excuse for repudiaing her obligations. BY an
act Of her Legislature she agreed TO fand twothrds OF
her debt and interest due, consolidated bonds bear
ing six per cent interest leaving onethd OF the stale
Indebtedness TO be funded by Western Virginia The
holders Of the State bonds came forward and funded
their bonds proposed by the Legislature. but within
the State refused 20 pay the Interest on sad
thirds OF her old debt and proposed again TO the
holders OF her bonds to accept twothds OF the interest
upon said bonds and refused to pay more pleading
poverty excuse although carefully avoiding repu-
daton In terms while virtually doing II In fact after
making solemn agreement with her bOndhoders.
NeiD- York, Sept. 3, 1874 @. d.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-05

been made concerning the Monroe -four By the DepssE
meut's baker on Island but that naa ooeu
selected from half dozen brands Is being a.. nenart
nent Coleman q Co. say that they 9re unwI,imhs s,p %
sell any -four Of that brand at the price Ella largely
in the trade and shipped large lots and tne
and expense Of breaking up large lot anu
the flour TO Blackwels Island are obtectionaDle.
Mr. Ford refused give the name OF the e1PrI' %.
as he said pronounced this -four, from sanpe " ~ y
worth no more than a rs Is barrel or 10 @
presepce at that hearing. Another hearing ~ .no
will be given ny the Board OF Arbitration IL MI oas
will nroduce bis expert, The asserted over ercnarses
were mainly made upon lots for whch paynsuxh ~ a, no,
already been made TO the firm which suppsa 'ue,, ,n
but they say they are unable get what is uue .nv %
from the Department OF Finance, on Dills andteu W
Department OF Charities and Correction t the a''ei
is adjusted.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-05
ALLEGED OVERCHARGES IN SUPPLIES.
HEARING BEFORE THE ADMIRATION COMMITTEE OF
TIE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

A. THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
A hearing was had yesterday morning be-
fore the Board OF Arbitration Of the Produce Exchange
in regard transactions which concerned the
Department of Charities and Correction and the Depart
ment OF Finance and the firms Of E. W. Coleman 4 Co.
Of No. Waterst, and Jesse HOyt Co. OF No. 10 South
st. which sold -four TO the Department of Charities
and Correction. The Department OF Finance
bad returned to the Department Of Charities and
Correction certain bills for flour furnished
by these Arms, which had been sent back to the
latter department after they had been audited there
The Of f. w. Coleman Co claim that there is due
them from the Department w. and the Depart
ment Of Charities and Correction is represented at the
Produce Exchange where their purchases of four etc.
are made in market the case was brought up for
arbitration in that Exchange. Commissioners Lanbeer
and Stern and Purchasing Agent Goodknd pre-
for the Department Of Charities and Correction,
and Deputy Controller Earle and Mr. Ford represented
the Department Of Finance. 1t was claimed
behalf OF the latter Department that Coleman Co.
had overcharges amounting $3.50 in
-four Of Monroe brand to the Department Of Charities
and Correction and that supplies Of the brand
of -four Jesse Hoyt Co. had set price by which
Department required 10 pay in all t260 more
than IL should paid Mt Fsrd claimed that he had
submitted -four of this brand an expert who de-
cared that 1t was worth than u rs or & per
barrel and that It was damaged On the other hand T.
W. Coleman Co showed that they bad sold u.ooO bar
res Of this brand of -four to the trade the LIST Of
January while they had sold 600 barrels to the Depart
ment, and that the price 10 the Department was on
some lots per barrel than the price paid for
large lots for shipment. and in the differ
ence more than 13 Where there difference
II was shown that II due TO the expense OF ware
housing and Transporting small lots 20 BlaekweI's
Island, while e large lots sold the trade were de-
vered without extra tho railway companies
by which they were forwarded. II was shown
that Hour sold TO the Department by Hoyt
a Co. at Sls per barrel was bought OF
4. W. Coleman Co. by Hoyt Co. at % and
@ 0 and the difference due expenses OF delivery
etc. Evidence wss also gwen tnat comDiaint had