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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Richmond Industrial Color.d soboo,,

The colored people Of Richmond Va, have or
gained q missionary Industrial society, for the
purpose OF imparting religious and secular in
struction and afsrding Industrial education and
employment to needy children and youth in that
vicinity. The following is q quotation from the
circular of the society:
1.-THE Industrial and mechanical occupations are
closed against US IN such way as to debar us the
opportunity of obtaining practical and useful
trades fer our youth, and knowing that we can
succeed only by being useful rs the mechanical
arts shall spring up around we have purch5 sed
an acre Of ground on the above street. with three
substantial brick buildings on,sthe same, for
$5,6O and have raised among ourselves the means
TO repair the buildings and inclose the property.
We shall start first printing-ofice, having al.
asSey de. - o. o1 1st Sdna 81 Mork, and such
being seltsustaininE. To accomplish this we now
appeal to the charitable public for assistance to
purchase and Mt up our building. We need the
sum of twelve Thousand dollars This amount
will enable US to give the desired advantages to
large number Of youth, male and female, In the
There are to be both q day and evening school.
and q religious chapel which Will seat six hun,
dred persons, in which regular religious services
will be held. And We especially solicit the CO.
operation Of those who will unite with MS in for
warding the work Of training the mind, heart and
gage the best class Of Instructors in this cause.
and not propose to debar any person the benefits
Of the school and chapel, whatever may be their
and devoutly pray for, the cooperation Of their
friends everywhere to aid them in Carving for.
ward this much needed work. They have ar.
pointed Mr.. John Oliver the general agent 70
Iolicit the pecuniary aid necessary for the COM
pletion Of this work, and earnestly recommend
him to the Kind favor OF all who feel an interest
In the mechanical instruction of the youth. In
building up this Industrial Institution and chapel
herein set forth"
The Undertaking and its management are To-
dorsed BY Mayor Rely, Of Richmond; Congress-
man Stowell, General Williams o, Wicfham
vice president Chesapeake and Ohio railway;
Hon. Henry A. Wise, Rev. Charles H. Corey
John B. Orenshaw, Henry Exall, Prof LanRston'
Frederick Douglass and many others. Mr.. John
Oliver, the agent OF the society, is now IN wash
ington, and will present the needs OF the institu
ton to those citizens Of the District with whom he
may come In contact Mr.. Oliver Il an intelligent
and trustworthy person, who was educated IN
Massachusetts, but emigrated to Richmond IN
1850, where he has since resided and has for the
most part devoted himself TO the elevation Of his
race. All who would aid good cause may safely
intrust what means they can spare for this puf-
pose to Mr.. Oliver.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Freunh Rurnitura

An American writes from Paris 1t is rather
interesting TO note the difference between the
styles of French furniture and American. With
rs all pieces Of furniture are solid and large, as
befts our trying climate and the grandiose pro-
portions Of cur dwelling houses. French cabinet
work, under the influence Of our intense frosts,
dry atmosphere and furnace heat, cracks and
springs, and ultimately falls to pieces. PrettI-
ness, grace and adaptability are more studied
than are strength and massiveness. The Oriental
styles In furniture coverings and carpets are
greatly in vogue. The heavy Smyrna and Tur-
kish carpets have driven the more delicate Au.
busson clear out Of the neld. Satins In dark blue
and dark brown, embroidered with Chinese mon.
sters In gold, and gsyeolOred silks form the most
recherche coverings for the large arm-chairs that
form part Of the rttinEs Of every French psrlor.
Rich materials for curtains and furniture cover
ipg are not 60 exclusively used ~ with rs. A
material much In vogue for more economical fur
nishings Is called satin delaine (woolen SATIN
very effective, though OF course less durable than
the costly silk reality. 1t is curious fact in
French furnishing that our most popular and use
full piece Of bedroom set, next 70 the bed ITSELF
vogue. A bureau no longer forms part OF the fur
niture Of q modern French bedroom. II has been
replaced by tall, slender wardrobe, with glass
in Its single door and lifted with sheiyss only the
width not being SUFFICIENT TO allow any changing
up SIDE" as In our American wsrdrobes. Then,
too, the washstand Is usually made with q top
that shuts down and IL fitted with drawers to the
floor. These two pieces Of furniture are supposed
to do away with any necessity for bureau. The
bed casually Of far narrower proportions than at
home) IL fitted with spring mattress, on top of
which Is faid second mattress made OF wool,
and iumpy, and has to be cleaned and REGARDED.
The couch thus formed Is luxuriously comforta-
bic, If troublesome in the long run
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
The GopxaRa Graduates.

The graduates Of GonIsgs College; or Wash
ington Seminary, held last night in the college
hall Q meeting for the purpose of forming Q per-
manent literary and Social club. Mr.. Joseph H.
Smith oficiated a. chairman, and Mr.. frank
Neal Is secretary. In pursuance with . motion,
the persons present formed a'society known IS
the GonZags Club, and q COMMITTEES of five was
appointed, consisting Of the Chair and Messrs.
Daniel Cshill, James Ward, Frank Neal and W.
W. Davis. It was then resolved that the next
meeting should be held on Monday next at s
O'Clock p. m, and that the same should be adyer-
tised IN the daily papers. Amer resolving TO ex-
tend cordial invitation to the graduates and
ioHrned, ....... .....
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Lynohburg Fair.

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The opening exercises consisted Of music by the
Uand, prayer by Rev. T. W. Hooper, address Of
welcome by Major T. ]. kirkpatrick, followed by
q speech from Hon. A. r. Botcher, Of West Viz
ginia which concluded the opening, amer which
came the trials Of speed which were but moderate.
There are not ss much stock and other articles as
were expected, on account Of the rain last night;
still the attendance and receipts are fair in
amount. q. W. Palmer, OF SsltviIls, is presi-
dent; Alexander Mcdonald, Of Lynchburg, secre-
tary, and ]. W. Morgan, entry clerk, from whom
Ireceiyed courteous attention.
The grounds are hand somely located on the hills
above the city, and are conveniently fitted up
with buildings, sheds pens and coops The So
ciety was organized In the spring Of 1862 and has
made creditable progress for the time. The
driving track Is q halfmile course, and is In fine
condition. The chief races will take place to-
morrow, when more entries are expected than
appeared to-day. ID. s. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
kttempted Robbery.

Thieves have attempted to rob the residence Of
Col. James A. TAFT recently. 1t appears the
family were absent, with the exception Of Mrs
Jas. A. TAFT, who was up stairs Mrs. Nealy
TAFT, who had beenssttending an entertainment,
upon her return home found the side gate open,
and supposing that It had been left so by mistake
closed II, and upon entering the house found
several doors open, and knowing It was unusual,
she mistrusted that thieves were about the prem
Uses, but had the presence of mind to close the
doors, and, upon going up stairs, heard q noise,
and looking out Of the window, saw a colored
man run out of the gate she had closed and ioin
another, who had been watching. She called for
the police, and soon saw another man look out of
the gate. She threatened to shoot him, at the
same time calling to her mother to bring the
pistol, atwbich he became frightened and escaped
BY the rear. Upon search being made It was
found that nothing Of any value had been taken
Ofieer Eadlin yesterday morning arrested a
eolored man charged with stealing; Mrs TAFT
also Identified him as being one Of the robbers
The case will come up before Judge Smell this
morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Insolenca Va. BIRD Shot.

Yesterday afternoon as Mr.. VIM. H. OVERLY,
assisted by q coIored boy, was lifting some curb
ing in front Of his residence Sixth street, be-
tween G and F southeast, some Of the men work.
ing on the Improvements in the neighborhood be-
gan to lauRh and make fun Of him. At first Mr.
OVERLY paid no attention to IL, but when 1t was
repeated he asked what they were laughing at.
IL was none Of his id business; he laughed at
whom he pleased. He then picked up o stone and
made for him. Mr.. OVERLY went into the house
and got o double barreled shot gun loaded with
bird shot, and coming to o window, discharged
both barrels, wounding one man, Dorsey VIII
lams, in the breast, arms and legs, and another
James Bailey, in the breast. The two men were
not so severely injured but that they could walk
home. OVERLY surrendered himself at the Eighth
precinct station, and was locked up for hear
Ing to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
DAMAGES BY FIRINKN.
Who Should Pay Those to Streets and Side
EkE Wallis. 81 fID4SLD


KEf wallis. ~ fItDLLb
% -wAsrnNeroN, d. G., oct. "A, is7G
70 the Editor Of tie kdtfondi Rsps5ffcas:
SIR: noticed In your Issue Of this date, unoer
the account OF the Fire Commissioner meeting,
that the driver of the engine doing the damaset 70
the pavement on Eleventh street, between ana
B, was charged with the same and made 70 pay
for II. Now, in my estimation II was DONG great
injustice to him. Where he inflicted nYe or SIX
dollars damgss, fve or SIX fkoasand dollars may
have been at stake. The owner Of the property
may think It very hard to pay out ave or six DOL:
lars for repairing his sidewalk, but he would
make great fuss n the engine vent square out
OF tie way to keep from crossing . sidewalk when
hfs property was In flames. II anybody hsd 70
pay for It. let Il be paid for ont Of the District
fund and not take &c from hard-working man
who risks his Life 70 save other mems property;
who ID ready ct duty's call, summer and winter,
day or night rain or shine; who works bravely on,
one moment drenched with icy.cold water and the
next almost suffocated by the flames and smoke.
don't know the driver Of the engine referred to,
or even what company he belongs to, but 90
know that he has been treated with injustice In
this case. Thanking you kindly tor the space
granted me IN your admirable journal, remain
yours JUsTIoE-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Real Estate Sale.

Thomas bowling sold for F. W. Jones, trustee,
lot Sc, lin Kelly's subdivision Of square 365, and
improved by brick residence, situated on Tenth
street, rear p street northwest, to Francis A.
Clarke, for $3.50; also, brick house on Market
street, Georgetown, to WIN. Woody, for 300. Also,
for r. p. Jackson executor part of lot T. in square
90 Frank Gallager for ~ cents per square foot;
lot E, same square, to Charles Thought, for -
cents per tquare fco'. This property located on
in square 800, to @. NJ. Barker, at 10 cents per
square loot; lot q, same square, to same pur-
chaser, at 40 cents per square foot; lot le, same
per square foot. This property is situ-
ated at the intersection OF Ninth and Boun-
dairy streets, Vermont avenue. U and v streets
1067, to NJ. J. Stock bridge, for cents per square
foot This lot Is water lot, and located at the
intersection Of Fourteenth, L, and Water streets
southeast. az. = .'..r
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Washington Driving Park.

The managers the above new park have de-
eided to hold the entries for their November
meeting open until Wednesday, October %, ct
O'Clock p. m, account Of the horse disease and
to give themselves time to notify those who have
made conditional entries that such will not be
received. The entries were to have closed on
Monday, October IL. They were very large en-
br cling some Of the best horses in the country.
The following is the
PROGRAMME FOR TIE NEETIKs-PREMIuMs
$4,000.
First dGy-TuesdGy, Fovember2.
Glass 224-Purse E2,C0o; tl,OOJ to first, $500 TO
second, $500 to third, t20o 70 fourth.
Glass 3.00-Purse q, 500; $50 to first; $500 to
second, 500 TO third, $50 10 fourth.
Glass 2:ss-Purss 81, 900; 1900 to frst, $500 to
second, $500 TO third, 600 to fourth.
Second 'dGy-WedResdey,- November g.
Glass 22T-Purse $1,000; q 900 to first, $500 To
second, $500 70 third, 500 to fourth.
Glass 2:2O-Purse s3, 900; q, 500 TO FIRST $50 to
second. $50 to third, $500 to fourth.
Glass 2a0-Purse $500; for horses owned in Dis.
triet Of Columbia, Fairfax county Va; Mont
Eomery, Frederick and Prince Georges counties
Nd; 600 to first, tl50 To second, 500 to third go
to fourth. .
Third daV-ThUTsddy, EopembeT4
Glass 2:34-Purse g. 900; q, 900 to FIRST. $500 to
second, $500 to third, 500 to fourth
Glass 2l6-Purse tl.5oo; $3.50 TO first, $500 to
Glass 2:22-Purse 5000; ST. 500 to first $3.50 TO
second, $50 to third, 500 70 fourth.
Fourth dGy-FridGy, November s.
Glass 2S0o 80 900; 5000 70 first, $500 to
Frss for all-Purse Is 900; 5000 to FIRST, q, 500
TO second, q, 900 70 third, $500 TO fourth.
Olass SOO-Pufse 500; condition same as No. g.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Election Of Officers.

At the regular monthly conclsTs Of Gethsem.
ane Conmsndery, No. 3, X. T., held Wednes-
day, October IL, 1876, the following offcerJ were
elected TO serve for the ensuing yea: E. o., co.
T. Cook; Generalisimo, Robert T. lverson; Cap
tain General, Charles b. Jones; Prelate, VIM.
Beckett; s. W., John L. Hickman; ]. W., Jefer-
son Thomas: Recorder, Richard W. Tompkins:
Treasurer, George W. Williams; Warden, Lewis
Henderson. From the character Of the otficers
elected we bespeak for this Commandery most
tiattering exhibit at the close Of the next Ma
annie
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
THE COURTS.
Supreme court-In General Term.

Chief Justice Cartier. and Justices Wylie,
Macarthur and Humphreys. In this court
yesterday the case Of Town vs.. Town,
application for divorce, took up the greater part
oil the day, but argument was not concluded.i
Equity Court-Judge DIN.
Thfs court was engaged as follows yesterday;
Roche We. Moran. Motion to vacate sale de-
sired.
Doherty W. Wisner ct al; Washington Market
against defendants.
Taylor ct al ve. Lomox. Decree pro eoRfesso
In re- estate Of James b. Psmphrey. Decree
confirming proceedings OF probate.
Carroll VS.. Bright. Bond approved.
Ficklin VS.. Sawyer. Argued and submitted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15

When Vieksburg woman makes up her mind
to 20 on journey she spends ct least one week In
buying pins, handkerchief, perfumery, wells and
new clothing, and about three days packing her
trunk The night before lesving homo She sits
up all night to nish getting ready, and from day
light to tram time she Is trying TO remember II
she has forgotten anything. She gets to the
train at last gets started, and Is lust Congratulate
ing herself that she has taken along All abe meant
10 take when she suddenly selEss her husbands
arm, and exclsims, "Therel George Thsrei I've
went and forgotten my shawl, two pairs Of stock
ings, three dresses, my hairpins, and that box Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
SERMONS OF DRs. NEWMAN AND CLEVELAND.
MOVEMENTS OF THE RIFLE TEAM.
wounded With Bird shot-Amuse.
ments T0.Night-Bt. DOmfnic's Mis-.
sion Fatal Accident = Fires
Meetings s. Sales Local
Miscellany.

Weathsr:prObabnities estimated at O. m.-For
the lower lakes, Middle and Eastern States, fall
ing barometer, northeast to southeast winds,
warmer, cloudy weather, and rain.
Thernometric readings taken Octo6er Is,
1875 at the Signal Once: a. m, $50: 7S5 a. m.
s4o q NJ SO M SO 4SS o p r.; S; p m
Try the b. Q. cigars TheY are the best Of all.
Remember Hsmpler's, Opticiau, auction next
Saturday evening.
Sherman & Grant, banksrs-highest price paid
for 3-65 bonds and auditors certificates.
Highest price paid for Ieft-off clothing, boots,
shoes, sc, at HerIog's, 81 ID street northwest.
The body Of dead white male infant was found
yesterday morning on TWenty-sixth street, near
DR.. Bloodis Office for the treatment OF Cstarrh,
Bronchitis, Consumption, Sc, by oxygeniZed air,
Ia at No. els street northwest.
h. D. Cooke, IT, o. Street, n ear s snS
and sell District securities &C.
Yesterday morning . frame clearinghouse
near Mount Pleasant, owned BY Mrs zane, caught
tire from the stove and was entirely destroyed, IN
TolVing loss Of about $1,000
Everybody in want OF Welton, Brussels, three
ply, or ingram carpets should examine the
numerous new and choice patterns from W. and
!. Sloane's, Broadway, NewYork, on exhibitionat
]. W. Mcknight & Co.'S, No. 1877 PennsylvaHia
avenue.
James Brown and Ben Allen engaged in q
fight on L street, near Third, during which Brown
received a severe cut on the head. Drs. Major
and Newman dressed his injuries at Lovejoy's
home.
About 2 clock this msrning man named Mi
ehaei Quigley became engaged in ARRAY with
q colCred man named William Churchill, during
which the latter struck Quigley over the head
with q stone, infiotiDg quite severe injury. OFF,
GERS Block and Smelling arrested Churchill.
A force Of Workmen have commenced laying
Belgian block pavement on the east side Of
Eighth street Southeast, near ID street. The
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company
have q number Of worEmen engaged in relayng
the eobblestores between their tracks on Eighth
street
Sylvester Burns, the old man who was in
jured so severely on the sth inst, by falling from
the elevated pipes at the gas house, is now i'm
proving, although at the time his recovery was
doubtful. His left arm has been amputated and
his broken thigh has been set, and is in fair way
of becoming whole again.
Captain F. W. Pettis of Leesburg, Va, was
thrown from his buggy in GEORGETOWN. His horse
took fright and dashed into town by way OF Sew
enth street, and when between Fayette and Fred.
erick streets one Of tine shafts OF the buggy broke
and Psttis was thrown to the ground, breaking
his right ankle. The horse was also somewhat
Injured Ofieer VOlkmsn conveyed the injured
man TO the High-street hospital, and after his
wounds were dressed he was sent to bis home in
LeesburR.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Permits 10 Build.

Inspector Plowmsn yesterday issued the follow
ing building permits: VIM. Pagan, brick dwell
ing south side Of New York avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, 500. Mrs r.
B. Scott, repair and remodel brick house. north
side T, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
northwest, 1900. Robert johnson, o two-story
brick dwelling, west side Eleventh, between Y
and W streets northwest, g. 900. Leopold Often
stein, frame stable, south side D, between Tenth
and Eleventh streets northeast, 500. Corcoran
& Riggs, raise q brick house, west side Fifteenth
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and H
e9OO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
The reported Scheme to Rs-enthrons Isabella
Of Spain,

There have been rumors OF an intended new
State stroke In Spain, which General Martinez
Pampos Is said 10 mediate. This time the object
would be to re-enthrone Queen Isabella. On this
matter We hive received the following eoHmuni-
cation: sswhen tie last Military pronunciamento
was carried out IL hal been agreed upon BY the
conspirators to bring back, hrst, Alfonso to Mad
nd, ant thsp, ate: little time, when things
would hays somewhat settled down, also the ex-
queen, his mother. 1t was upon this understand
ing that she furnished part Of the money required
for corrupting the army. The advisers Of Alien
so, however, have hitherto been unwilling TO let
Isabella come back TO the capital, lest the difi-
sulties Of the situation, which are already very
great, .should become overwhelming. At the
same time It must be acknowledged that the boy
monarch himself, though not expressing Q desire
for the return Of his mother, has repeatedly shown
0 melancholy WEAKNESS Of spirit 90 such degree
As TO render those who surround him very uneasy.
In this state Of things It seems that the ax-queen
has approached one or two Of the Commanders
uhs played part In the last coup D. stGt, with
very pressing demands, perhaps backed BY fresh
substantial Arguments, Tor Q lulAlluent OF the
original compact. Should, however, an event Of
the kind indicated really occur, We may loo for
ward TO serious scenes Of disturbance"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
poe,aLov,

About two months ago, says the New Haven
UBien, the remains Of . little child were inferred
in lot in Evergreen cemstery, on Myrtle ave-
nue.. Last Monday thecasket was disinterred and
again Inferred, this time IN another part Of the
lot. After the turf had bean made smooth and
the new mound finished little black and tan dog
which had been hitherto unobserved, erept to the
head Of be mound and laid down. The motion A.
the animal from the spot. All cosxing proved
ffuftless, and the watcher was allowed 70 remain.
No menace or persuaston up to noon to-day
awaited, and the little brute, possessing heart,
perhaps, larger than that OF many human beings,
remained almost motionlsss, faithful TO Its self
constituted trust. There is something touching IN
the incident IL =
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Too Much Instinct.

The instinct Of NeEfOundland dogs to save q
drowning person has been somewhat painfully
tested By Al unlucky Frenchman.r He was walk
ing In the countrywith : friend, Hho possessed
Q magnificent Newfoundland, and incautiously
Questioned the truth of the animals sagacity.
The dogs master, vexsd 81 tho slur cast on his
fayorite, gave his frfend push and Knocked him
into shallow river. "Turk" imm ediately sprang
In, and seizing one Of the tails Of the immersed
mans coat, commenced to swim for land. INFER
tunately another Newfoundland, trotting along
the other side Of the river, saw the affair and also
came 70 the rescue. Dog number two seized the
other tail Of the coat and wished TO swim back to
his master. "Turkr hald last and struggled for
his side, and the owner Of the coat cried IN vain
for help. At last the coat gave way. and each
Newfoundland swan proudly home with piece
OF cloth in his mouth, 90 that 'Turk'sn master
was obliged to plunge in himself 70 SaYe his
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
Marriage Licenses,

The following licenses have been issued by Mr..
Heigs: Thomas W. Berry and Gerrye B. Sprague,
John G. Fritsch and Theresis Renett, George w.
Graham and Lucy A. Kube, both Of Gordons-
Vile, Va; Michael Drummond and Mary Sinms,
William A. Coleman, Nelson county, Va and
Crawford Reid; Cornelius Beverly and CONNIE
Fox, Philip F. Ssrrier and Fannie d. Lyman
ton Dent and Mary Thornton, John Mansfield
and Rosie Joy, James M. Hunter and Elizabeth
Enrich, Trial Williams and Melinda Payne
Sames Castinet and Rosa d. Martin, CHARLES W
Curtis and Rebecca A. johnson. Charles A. Ma.
gruder and Caroline jackson, Alfred Lynch and
Catherine MeFarland. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-15
childish-caudor.

A Ninth.svsnus boy stopped catching files all
at once, says NJ. Quad, and turned TO his mother
and inquired; ana, amt Mrs. Psrsoas Q Mica
woman, thought" ~ guess so-whyf" she
answered. "Becsuse. when i was over there
this morning she put her hand on my head, like
this, and she almost cried e she said; Poor,
marrying that sharp posed, vinegarfed old maid
for second wife pr She took Henry into the
formed him that It would be nothing short Of
death II he ever entered Mrs. Parsons house
again. IA = Z 80