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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

KIDNAPPING IN PITTsBURG, PA.-Tuesday
afternoon little girl, twelve years of age, aP.
peared before Justice Turner, OF Franklin, and
said that she had been stolen from her home in
that city. The girl said that her name was
Mary Hilderbrandt. Her father lived in Pitts
burg, and was a day laborer. One day last
week she was on Liberty street, when a man
came up and asked her 10 walk with him. He
took her TO the Union depot and said If she
spoke or cried he would kill her, and making
other threats She was forced to accompany
him on board the cars, and during the ride he
made many threatening remarks, telling her she
should never see home again If she did not keep
silent. When they arrived at Franklin her kid
napper took her 10 a house in the lower part OF
the city. Here the man and woman took of
the clothing she hac on and dressed her in some
shabby garments. No shoes or stockings were
given her and no hat or bonnet. She was
closely watched, not being allowed to leave the
house or 90 beyond sight OF one OF her kidnap-
pers. That day, however, she managed TO
elude their vigilance and escape. She appeared
to be out Of place in the clothes she wore, and
gave evidence Of good breeding. She asked the
men 10 90 with her then 10 the house, and she
would point out the man TO them. She is await
ing claimant.-PiftsbHrg Dispatch, ytlU Sofa.
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FIvR-TwENTIBs TO BE CALLED IN.-The
Treasury department will issue a call for five
twenty bonds to day. The amount to be called
for has not yet been definitely fixed.
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THE FOLLOWING PROMOTIONS under the
civil service rules have been made in the Office
OF the supervising architect of the Treasury:
@!h class, @. L. Widstraud and H. q. Mclean;
ID class, y. j. Little and John Ii. KOrff.
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A KEY TO THE SITUATIoN.-James II. Dillen
town bailih Of Easton, Talbot county, Md.
shows us what heroic defence can be made
with door key, If IL happens TO be something
longer and heavier than those made to nt or II
nary locks. On last Tuesday morning Mr.. Dill
len repaired to the court house to ring the bell
While thus engaged certain WIN. H. Bostick
who had quarrel with Mr.. Dillen, posted him
self behind the door at which he had entered
and when he returned from his bell ringing
struck him in the face with Q coyhide. The
valiant town bailiff had stout key in his haud
and with this he struck the chivalrous Bostick
on the head, tnhicting an ugly cash. The
wielder Of the cowhide was arrested and carried
before magistrate, or he would probably hare
received sundry additional blows from the Gus
todian OF the kew.
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The NATIONAL BANK NOTES received TO day
for redemption amount to sil0 ,2i6, and the total
Amount received 70 date sln.5iS. n65.
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INTERNAL REvEN UR.-The receipts from this
source to-day were 31O,1I532. Total receipts
for the month, 80 AIS oei16; being $500 900 more
than was collected for the corresponding month
last year.
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FIRST LIRUT. y. j. HERMAN, 10th infan-
try, has been ordered to San Antonio, Texas,
as witness on behalf of the United States.
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RRy j. SELLA MAhTIN has been appointed a
special agent of the Treasury department and
assigned to duty in the state of Mississippi.
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MISUNDERSTANDING Bristow goes to Deer
Park tonight. Commissioner Dennison
leaves the city this evening, to be absent until
next week. MIR. O.. b. Jewell and daugh
ter, and Mrs. ana Miss Snead OF this city, are
spending the summer at Montrose, Pa. IA .
). III. White, esq, CT the Department of the
Interior, spends his vacation at Deer Park.
The London Court Journal thinks Sir Ed
ward Thornton would oe glad 70 have another
yost,
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The JERSEY BIGANY CAsE-Another Woman
an the Cdse.-The detectives sent in pursuit OF
Coughlan, the convicted bigamist Of Hoboken,
have been unsuccessful. Many eff Coughlan's
real friends regret that he has lied. influential
as they undoubtedly are, they had hoped to be
able to obtain for him a mitigation of his SEN
tence, or, failing in this, TO press the case at
every session Of the court OF pardons till sue
cestful. Now, however, perpetual exile is to be
his lot Another woman has turned up in the
case. She called at the house OF Mr.. Callsghan,
partner OF Coughlan, and informed him that
she had information in her possession that would
rebound greatly TO the benefit Of Coughlan.
Callaghan, thin king that she was an imposter,
had Ter arrested, and she was locked up al
night. Yesterday morning when she was
brought before Recorder Bohnstedt she gave
her name as Kate Smith. She was respectfully
dressed, and appeared to be earnest and sincere
in her purpose. She reiterstedthe proposition
she made to Mr.. Callaghan, bat the latter
spurned the proposition, saying it was now too
late. The woman was then discharged from
custody; not, however, till she avowed her in
teDtiOn OF institutiDg proceedings for false i'm
IrisoDment.-N. u. Herald, 3Otk.
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uFRIcAN Rasr-RIr1RRs

LONDON, July 3l.-The interest in the exhibit
tons of the American basel ball players is in
creasing. The English public interested in
Held sports want to understand the principles
of the American national game. The Midland
Railroad will run special excursion trains with
American Pullman cars TO all points on its line
when the clubs play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

ASorHRR VICTIM OF KERosESK-Miss Ida
Short, aged eleven years, was burnt to death
on Saturday evening last, at Mechanicsville, in
Chesterfield county, Va, by her clothing taking
IRE from can of kerosene oil with which che
Was kindling are.
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AN ATRoCIoUs MURDKR.-A New Kent cor
respondent OF the Richmond Dispatch reports
the following particulars OF a most atrocious
part of this week it appears that a white man
named Fisher, residing in the neighborh0od of
CIbanna, Middlesex county, in company with
an accomplice, whose name is not given, sus-
pecting Mr.. Ross of having large sum OF
money upon his person, concealed themselves
upon the roadside and near the house of Mr..
Ross, and there awaited his approach. When
sufficiently near, Fisher discharged a shot GU a
loaded with buckshot at his victim, eleven OF
the number penetrating the body. Ross was
then disembowelied and carried to the Kappa
bar, and was exposed to view at low water
which led to its discovery by a white and black
boy who were fishing in the river q few DAYS
arrested; and there is much excitement in the
community growing out of the shocking affair. p
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HERoIsM Observation-Disclosures Green
OF the United States steamer Fortune, now ly-
ing at the navy yard, yesterday assembled the
officers and crew, and read q letter from the
Secretary OF the Navy complimentinS Mr..
Christopher Fowler, quartermsster of the For
tune, for his courage and devotion in rescuing
some Of the boats crew OFF Zapsti.lan, Mexico
on the 18th of May last, ana informing him
that he will receive a medal of honor as re-
ward for his heroism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

The LIGHr-wEIeHT CaAMProxsHIP,-Billv
Edwards, who Is to a. ht Sam Collyer on the fIth
OF August for 81 900 side and the light wei ht
championship Of America, is in trainisa in
Buffalo, NY. His trainer Is his brother, War
rick Evans, but Dooney Harris has come on to
put on the scientific toIIehes
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FOREIGN Notes.

A LONDON LANDMARK DISAPPEARING.
LONDON, July 31.-Excavations for new law
courts have rendered Temple Bar unsafe, ana
all traffic under il between the Strand and Fleet
street is interdicted, causing much inconve-
nience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

CHICAGO, Jnly 31.-The republicans OF the
Sth district yesterday nominated G. l.. Fort for
reelection to Congress.
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The CARLIsTs claim great victory over the
republicans between Castel FoIliet and FL
guerss, near the frontier. The losses were
heavy ON both sides. The carlists deny the
truth OF the reports charging them-with afro
cities at Lauenca and other places.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

SEC sETARY robson left the city last night
for New York.
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The PhilaaeIphia Abduction.

MRS. DIR. wALKsR IN TIE CASE.
The child found in possession OF the Gypsies
at Hamburg. Pa, IS described In the telegrams
TO yesterdays STAR, turned out dixie that dis
covered by DIR. Mary L. Wslker.) not 70 be the
connection with the case, the Philsdelphia cor :
follows:
A lady sttired in the black farmers satin
Bloomer dress OF the future entered Mr.. Rass'
store Yesterday. There WAS grief, anguish un-
speakable. in her eyes, and an evident inclina-
ton 70 blubber and talk apparent around the
mouth. avoided her. The strangers IN the
store ell did. She perambulsted 70 the rear
ONCE with the stride Of broken hearted MIN
erya. The extraneous cloth in her pautsloons
nuttered and Tapped as she marched up the
store to the high rostrum. All stood aside, and
noticing the vehement way in which she
clutched her sun umbrella, feared lest she came
on wordy war intent 1 can candidly say. that
IL was the ssddest sight 1 ever witnesssd. such
wreck of womanly charms! All the advant.
ages and opportunities of a charming "make
up" were thrown away.
81 must see Mr.. Ross" said the Isdy.
"He Is at leisure" said the gentlemanly book
keeper-and, after looking the figure all over
Madame"
"will you say TO him that Mrs. DIR. Walker
wishes 10 see him." continued the lady.
Il am MI. Ross" said that gentleman, COM
ing out of his OFF &c.
We'll, sir, want to tell you about my trou-
bles-"
81 have troubles enough OF nv own, Madam.
DO you knew anything in relation TO the child?"
"No, alas, that is, I thought did. but was
mistaken, and that is the cause of all my woe.'
"How's that?'
"weli, in this way. live in Washington"
she went on to say, "snd day or two ago L had
some persons arrested for the kidnapping of
your child-two men and q woman. They could
not be held, the judge said, as there was no
PROOF. The very moment they got out Of the
clutches of the isw-where I wish they still
were-they began action against me for fsIe i'm.
prisonment. / had TO fly the city. Here am
mi Wit
Or Clothes" heard some one whisper.
Z" do not know what / shall do" she went
on. Here she broke down and cried as If her
heart would break. Her grief was something
dreadful to see. such blIghted prospects in one
80 young and fair
81 am sure don't know what Won will do"
said Mrs.. Ross. 81 have no money TO give you"
And thus the scene ended. The distressed
female went ont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

A NKwePAPRR MAN lately interviewed Gen
eral Hillyer, and asked him what he thought Of
Gent raj Grsnt: al never thought much Of him.
sa,a he came nm lsfe sSfer o' WIFE,
had been demoralized, and he asked me II there
were any prisoners. Taking . prisoner, he ex-
amined his hsverssck, and, finding several
They are endeavoring to escape He then or
dered an attack on that part Of the fort where
the rebels we're weakest, and they gave M after
icing worsted and summoned before assault
The trick Of looking at the rations struck me as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

APPOINTED SPECIAL AGBNr-The Secretary
of the Treasury has directed the appointment
of Gouvernor Morris as special agent of the
Treasury department, in place of Charles A
Morrill,. Mr.. Morris is a grs ndson of Gouv vernon
Morris, Of Pennsylvania, member OF the fed
ersl convention of 1877, which framed aud
adopted the constitution OF the United States
Commissioners johnson will assign Mr. Morris to
duty in California
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MARINE IETELLIGENCR.-Leondr va.
July 2S, 1S14.-The clipper canoe Blue Bird,
manned by G. a. Pilsbury, j. Nj. Nesbitt, and
u. F. Worrell, arrived here this morning with
al well on board. She left Marshalps, Piney
Point, at a. m. yesterday, aud the party spent
the mig ht with DIR. McWlliams on Blackstone
Island. The run from the island, distance of
ten miles, was made in one hour and ten min
utes.
The leg of the Blue Bird will be prepared for
publication IN The STAR. p
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STRIKE Riots IN IRRLAND.-There IL q serious
strike Of the operatives in the Ak mills ut Bel
fast, Ireland. The striking work people are
making threatening demonstrations. Crowds
of them are parading the streets ana have at
tackled several bakeries. The magistrates have
asked for 400 additional policemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

A BOLD BANK RoBBERY.-Two men yester-
day entered the First National bank at Bata-
via, Genesee county, N. Y, and while enc en-
connected with the bank, the other ran away
with q box containing money and bonds
amounting to SIC, 900. Both men escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

WoMAN's FRAILTY IN NewARR.-In Will
mington, Del, settled two years ago Charles
We.dfTet and his young and hands ONE wife.
They kept saloon. 1t prospered, and Charles
toek trip to Germany. Meanwhile one Joseph
Unger, unlike the abstemicus Joseph in Scrip
ture, fingered for the exclusive cOmpanionship
of Mrs. Weldfret. She, II appears, was nothing
loath, and the two packed up Charles goods and
hied to Newark, where they have since lived as
man and wife. A few days ago the cruelty de
the guilty pair to their stopping place, and Mrs.
WeidfTet refusing to give up Joseph, Charles
caused the arrest OF both on charge OF adulte-
~. On an examination into the case Justice
Otto held both parties to bail for the action OF
the higher Court.-N. Y. Herald, 30tb.
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A CRIPPLED SOLDIER an applicant for pro-
motion in the Treasury department, was asked
the question a few days since If he had any rela-
tiyes in the departments. He seemed somewhat
surprised, and said il was little singular that
lie should be required to answer any such inter
Iogatory, as he served in the Union army four
years, and during the whole OF that time no on
asked him if he had relatives fighting in the
same cause. although he had q father and two
brothers in the service.
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steamers are embarrassed with freights offered"
~A man dropped dead In Albany the other
day from drinking too much ice water while he
was oveI-feared.
1A Philadelphia girl called young man a
thief, and when requested by the mother OF the
accused TO prove the charge, said he had stolen
several kisses from her.
1The collapse OF the Peoples fire insurance
company, Of Philadelphia, is confirmed, and
there seems to be no doubt that its mana
ger. Harrison Brindle, has absconded with
S3o0,ooo
nVDied, suddenly, In New York Wednesday
morning, Marie Marguerite Hunter, youngest
daughter OF the late General Charles @. Hal
pine, sMiles o'Rsil'y, y in the thirteenth year
Of her age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

HThere is only one way in ths world AFTER
all-the right way. People who keep steadily
in IL need not fear Frank Moulton and his pistol
ga boy aged eight years, named VIM. Gray,
while enRssed In flying kite In Baltimore, yes-
terday morning, fell from the roof Of . three
story house and was instantly killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

DRCIsIoN-The Secretary of the Treasury
has decided that lines Of steamers plying be-
tween the British Provinces and ports in the
United States upon the Atlantic coast must
conduct their business in all respects as other
foreign going vessels are required to do. This
decision will affect several eastern lines which
have heretofore carried on their business in an
irregular manner, and thus enjoyed priyile ses
not cOuntenanced bY the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-31

STEAM CANAL Bears are said to be driving
horses from the canals of New York state and
although freights are as a rule dull, sthe canal
steamers are embarrassed with freights offered"
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THE CLEVELAND RACES YRsTERDAY.-At
tie Cleveland races yesterday the first race for
10 horses was won by Nashville Girl, beating
Magnolia, Lady Turpin, Lady Hays. Major
Root, Tearaway, George Judd, Man0imo, Kate,
Frank, Reserve and Phlla Bay in the order
named. Time, 2274, 2.2G4 2.2I u, 2 2S1, and
2.3OE. Magnolia won the tirst and second heats.
The second race was for 2.26 horses, (purse
S5,OO0) and was won by Fred. Hooper, beatins
MembIipo Gift, Thomas l.. Young, ROYAL John
Barney, Kelly and Grace, in the order named.
lime, 2'2S%, q, 2264, 2NH. Membrino Gift
won the third heat. The day closed with run
ming race, which was won by Lady Washington
heating Boston, Port, Leonard Hartland
Spendthrift and Planter, in the order named.
Time, 1.44k, 1.434, las, 1.47k. Spendthrilt
won the first heat and Tom Boston the second.
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ESTATE OF THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE
special from this city to the Philade phia
Bulletin says: 1.-THE estate of the late Chief
Justice Chase, the settlement Of which has been
SLOW, owing TO the disinciination of the executor
20 cell stock and other personal property during
the period Of depression, will amount, when ali
the debts are paid, to about sos 900. Some
securities, including 100 shares In the Pennsyl-
vania avenue street railway, have just bee n
sold to pay small creditors who were pressing.
The estate owes Jay Cooke & Co. S2I, coo,
mostly advanced on stocks, and Mrs. Huyt
Judge Oh ase's daughter, $1,000"
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NOTICE! NoTICEn NOTICEI

DRY GOODS are stIII selling at Ios rates q,
BAAIEks, 1870 Penrsylv wanna avenue. Nohairs
soa Asaess shssIer than ever. Dress Goods, PfQues
aId " bite Goods at popular prtcee. Cottous and
Csheoes cheap. Bed Spreads, Towels, Napkins and
Table Linen at bargains. Hosiery, Ladies' and
Gents Hsntkerchiefs, aud Q general assortment Of
Notions at Low figures. ap74-tr
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EXCURSIONS, &c.

DICHIC NO ,. AT APALOSrAN ISLAND,
Il ON FRIDAY, July 3lst,
UN-s,s J,H WELLS
National Republican., 1874-06-05
PROPOSED REGATTA.

SEVERAL FINE RACES IN PROSPECT.
The lovers of boating and sports on the water
will soon have an opportunity Of enjoying the
pleasure Of yacht race. Mr.. George Sheckells,
who delights In this pastime, and has done as
much II not more than any other man to promote
tho interest Ia aquatic amusements, Ia, as was to
be expected, the prime mover IN the approaching
regatta, which takes place next Monday week.
The entries Will oe made in three classes, and
there must be two In each TO ill, those short
being decided out. The first will admit boats Of
~ feet keel and under TO q feet when the second
class begins and runs down TO q feetj from this
hgure the third class begins, and embraces oil
boats beneath these figures. The prizes will be
$50 for the winning boat OF the first class $50 for
that Of the second class and go for the successful
one Of tho third. II the winners desIre II instead
OF the money, silver cups will be given to the full
value OF the purses.
ThIs will be an excellent opportunity for the
sailing crafts TO give an exhibition Of their speed
and the public q chance TO view hns race. Tho
Ella Treadwell, which Is strongly backed by her
admirers, has as yet given little display OF her
sailing qualities, and now has an opening to ful-
nll the assertions OF her friends. or course, the
Americas will be In the race, because the men,
bers OF the club lore the fun too well TO be kept
out for any trivial reasons. The natty boat will
undoubtedly be found among the entries, and the
knowing ones think her chances for success are by
NO means poor. A pleasant day and pretty sail
Will certainly afford days pleasure Tor tho pub
lie. The race will be from OF Seventh street to
GlymOnt and return.
National Republican., 1874-06-05
DIR. HEyRY WILSoy,s o.SE

DIR. Henry Wilson was srraIgnsd yesterday at
the Police Court for having committed an assault
and battery on on female child three days old.
DR.. Henry Wilson is . notorious character, with
cross seyes attached. He 10 a reputed baby-far-
mer, and mas an unenviable reputation in the
community, and his connection with this crime
WILL If proven, be very likely TO send him 10 the
penitenttary It appears from the evidence intro
oueed at the trial that Wilson took 70 the houss
or Martha Brown, in Shepherds alley. An infant
shout three days old, and told Martha that her
husband had promised to keep the ehfld Tor thres
dollars o week in advance Martha testified that
on Thursday, aboutg month since, Wilson brought
the child 70 her wFapped-up IN q watef-proof
cloak, and placed In the bottom Of 0 buggy. She
took the child out and upon unwrapping the cloak
she found Il nearly snfocated, and Ss shs sup.
posed dying. It was bruised in many parts Of Its
body, and ss soon as she had taken II into the
house Il commenced having violent spasms. After
nursing It for several daysit suddenly grew worse
and died. She then went TO the police author-
tiles and informed them Of the whols TRANSACTION,
describing Wilson 90 eompletely that no doubt
Was entertained but that ht ma the perpetrator
of the infamous act. After the prosecution had
closed, the Messrs. Darlington, for the defence,
stated that the child was the offspring Of o poor
crippled woman, who employed Wilson as her
agent to secure the child board. The Court said
that II the mother OF the child was not brought
into court be would have to send the defendant TO
the grand jury. Mr.. Darlington, In reply, asked
the court 70 allow the defence two or three days
in which to produce the witness; and this being
granted, next Tuesday was fixed rs the day of
trial, and TIE bonds were placed Of 5000.
National Republican., 1874-06-05
NEWaDHERTIsEMBNTs.

Summer hats at B. II. StInemetzs.
A new brick house for sale. .-as
Storage at @. A. Vedder's. ~ -..
Agricultural implements at John A. Bakers.
Carriages on hand at Robert H. Graham's.
A desirable house for rent by J. q. Haylland.
A new seven-room house for sale.
3. See card Of ]. Lstham Co.
Great sale Of building lots by Gee. NJ. Lanktor.
country seat 70 exchange for city property.
New goods at W. H. q o. H. Morrison's.
gentlenan's bloodsd saddle horss for sale.
Furnished dwellings for rent by Thoa E.
Waggaman.
Election Of onacers !. q. o. q. samarltans and
Daughters OF Samaria. .1a
BlOOminEdals is prepared to receive summer
boarders. a
George Trussdsll VIII sell on Monday, June Il,
at p. m, beautiful building lot.
George TruesdelI will make sale on Thurs.
day, June rs.
Green Williams viii sell on Tuesday tho 9th
inst, at 10 a. m, first class furniture.
Young Mems Christian Association Circulating
Library,