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National Republican., 1875-07-27
DISTRICT NoTRs.
Bids Onaned and Rai.n4.a

The District Commissioners yesterday opened
bids for the extension Of the Berret school build
ing, in the Second school district, as follows: ID
]. Mccarthy, s3l,o75; W. B. Downing & Brother.
s3o.2e4; James q. .Naylor, S25,175. These bids
have been rejected, for the reason that they are
IN excess Of the amount contemplated BY the Com
mIssioners for this purpose, which was $40 O01,
the amount Of the estimates Of the architect, Mr.
PloWman. -
National Republican., 1875-07-27
The New Military companH.

The young men who formed themselves into a
military company last week held meeting last
night at the armory on Sixth street. Mr.. A. r.
French, their mentor, presided, and the sixty or
seventy five boys present gathered about the lit
tie stand with great many indications OF MILL
tary enthusiasm. After a few instructions and
the roll.caI Mr.. French gave the boys q company
drill,
National Republican., 1875-07-27
An Hnnaat Milk-Woman.

Many readers begin to think the funny man Of
the Free Press is q romancer. Such need hesitate
no longer on the subject The following settles IL.
He Is fighty. No sane young man would expect
to keep even with milk-woman IN trial Of wits:
As one Of the dozen old women who drive milk
carts around Detroit was rattling across the
Campus Martius yesterday a chap, wearing Law
ender pantaloons and bright blue necktie that's
him. motioned for her to stop, and then ap-
preached and inquired:
"Do You put water In your miIkf"
ayes, SIR was her prompt reply.
"Ah, hal So you own right up, do your"
"Yes, sir"
Her prompt replies rather staggered him, but
after some Hesitation he asked
sand what makes you do it ."
"Because it's much healthier for calves when
mixed half and halfl' she retorted.
She waited for him to ask another question,
but he couldn't think Of any.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were granted
yesterday: Charles II. Frazer and Fannie Z. Cur
tbs; Frank A. Emory and Harriet A. NJ. Smith;
Charles Dodson and Julia Washington, of George
town, d. e.: Terence Queen and Lucy Jackson;
Henry Harvey and Maria Macon; Lee Smith and
Louisa Parks; John DOty and Mary Dooley:
Andrew FourtZ and Jennie Carter.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
To the Canaa.


AsEiII be seen by the advertisement, on Sat
urdsy evening next the steamer Lady Of the
Lake will make an excursion to the Capes, stop
ping at the intermediate points on the Poto-
mae and the bay and returning on Monday eve
ming. This VIII certainly be q delightful trip
and wiz undoubtedly be patroniEed.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Cruel Vandalism

Y Two men were recently charged before Lon
don magistrate with Hilfully maiming forty
horses belonging to the London Street Tramwsy
Company, doing damage to the amount OF f15o.
They were further charged With stealing about
six bounds OF horse hair, which 1t appears they
took from the names and tails of the horses under
their charge as employees Of the company This
they sold to hair dealers. They were committed
f0r trial.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
A Wharf Iniunntion,

Suit was entered by the Potomac Steamboat
Company VS.. the Upper Potomac Steamboat Com
psny to restrain the defendant, its servants and
agents, from building erecting any wharf or
WhRrves upon, and from using in any manner,
either the RIPARIAN privileges or any part thereof
connected with square Az or the site or any por-
tiOn thereof left for public dock at or near the
foot of N street south, in the city of Washington
The latter company is building wharf near the
foot of NJ street
National Republican., 1875-07-27

=, farls eoiresPonoent OF the Amateur writes !:
"Auber died rich, covered with years and with
glory; Mozart at thirty six, poor and neglected.
Amber viii soon pessess tombstone; but Mozart
will never have one for this reason: He died in
the morning Of q gloomy winters day; the same
evening his body was carried to o common vault,
accompanied BY few persons only. In the fol-
lowing night there was Q terrible storm, the cem-
etery was Inundated, devastated. And since then
no one has ever been able to discover that spot
Where he Was interred.n -
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Eira.

About $50 last evening Oficer Fields turned in
alarm of FIRE from box 9, occasioned by the dis
eovery Of fire in the stable Of George B. Arron,
at the corner Of Zig hth and ID streets northeast.
The stable was destroyed. The loss was about
4lOO without insurance.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Hibernian, No. /.

There was . special meeting Of the Washing
ton City Hibernian Benevolent Society last even-
ing at Lyceum hall. The president, in calling
the meeting to order, stated that its object was
to make arrangements for participating in the
celebration Of the O'Connell centenary, August 9.
By unanimous vote the society decided, on the
motion Of Mr.. E. s. O'Connor, to parade in O
body on that occasion. On motion Of Mr.. Jas.
Luckey, the action Of the late O'Connen conven-
tion was indorsed by the society.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

The prisoners in the penitentisry at Joliet, Ill,
were afforded . fair opportunity to escape on the
9Th Of July, but respected their parole, and went
back to their cells Without an attempt to do 30.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
iyl5-Th3'
IN IhE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE list DAY OF

Eleanor A.Hare, complainant No azas
aca cainst SIro,itO iO1rssSsIESsSs. *
George Fletcher, ct al, defts. AE4u'E OocAeS 10
ON motion of the plaintiff, by Messrs. Stanton
and worthington, her solicitors, 1t Is ordered that
the fendants, George Fletcher and Sophia ElizaS
his VIE; Timothy Fletcher and Catherine c., his
wife: George A. Fletcher and kuth A., his wife;
Charl es T. Fletcher and Isabella F., his wife; He
laine ID. Dummer. Eliza +. Lukens, Eleanor L.
Brown, Thomas 5. Bennett and Sarah N, his
wife; EliZa Bennett, Cornslia A. Bennett, Frances
s. Bennett, Cornelia Bennett, James NJ. Bennett,
Elizabeth N. Bennett Marian Bennett, Charles
Bennett and Rebecca s.. his wife: Charles Fletcher
Bennett, Theo bald Forstan and Annie, his wife;
Numa @. Forstal. Julia A. Carney, Emma L. God
frey, Charles II. Godfrey, Martha +, Colesberry
and Henry W. Cols sherry cause their appearance
to be entered herein or before the first rue-day
Occurring forty days after this day, otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with as In case of defanlt.
By the Court. A.. W1LlE: Justice, &c.
BY r. j. Mixes, JR., Assistant Clerk.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
At Less Than Half Price

White Dress Goats.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

PToVNsd Invitation to Moody and SalEsT.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

MOUNT VERNON,
VI TOME OF WASHINGTON,
Capt. FRANK HOELINGsHEAD,
Leaves seventh-street wharf DAILY, Sunday ex.
eepted,l at 10 O.. m, returning about 4 D. m.
Round trip o., including admission 70 Mansion
and Grounds, ocl9
National Republican., 1875-07-27

FOB EXCURSIOSs ON THE POTOMAC,
THE MARY WASHINGTON
boat. FOR CHARTER EVERY DAY AND,
EgEhLNG. Regular trips to Glymont and return,
Aondays. W ednesdays and ridays, leaving Eighth
street wharf at a. m. Apply on board, to Capt.
6EDNEH, Ferry wharf. P. H. TROTH,
National Republican., 1875-07-27

V'HIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE,
IL subscrfber has obtained from the Supreme.
court or the District OF Columbia, holding a
Snecial Term, letf ers testamentarY on the per-
sonsl estate Of EMMELINE SHERIFF, late Of the
District Of Columbis, deceased. All persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof the subscriber, before the 10Th day
OF July ne 1t; they. may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit OF the said estate.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day Of July,
1875. MARY O. DEAN,
iy2i-wSws Executrfx.
HNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, holding special
term, letters Of administration on the personal
estate Of PATRICK GLEEsoN, late Of District
of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to ex-
hfbit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
suhscriber, on or before the 10Th day Of July
next: they may otherwise by law be excluded from
f,iyen under nv hand this 10th day Of July, 1875.
jy13-Tu3w' Administrator.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
GENERAL NEWS OF the CITY

MEETING OF PROMINENT PASTORS
National Republican., 1875-07-27

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
u TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE 18TH DAY OF
JULY, 1875.
VS. 80. No. 1850, Equity Docket15.
ON motion Of the plaintiff, by Mr.. John j. john
SON, her attorney, 1t Is ordered that the defend
ant, Robert ). Scott, cause his appearance to
be entered herein on or before the first rule-day
occurring forty days after this day; otherwise the
case will be proceeded with In case of default,
By the Court: A. WYLIE, Justice.
True copy. Test: z. j. MEIGS, Clerk.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
u TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE SIXTH DAY
OF JULY, 1875.
M1ssts No. 1903. Equity Docket. II
On motion Of the Plaintiff, by Mr., Ingersoll his
solicitor, (attorns IL Is ordered that the defend
ant, VIM. H. Massey, cause his appearance to be
entered herein or before the hrst rule day oc-
CT rrlng forty days after this day; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with as in case Of default.
By the Court: A. WYLlE. Justice, &C.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
STEAMER .ssUE'' EXCURSIONS.
The Elegant
Iron Steamer Sue,

Captain JAMES HARPER. Is now making excur-
sions 10 Point LOokout on Every SATURDAY,,
stopping az Pihey Point and Marshall's, going,
Tie steamer leaves stephenson's wharf, foot of
seventh street, at p. arriving at Point Look
out early Sunday morning. and returniaR to wash
Ing. on by a. m. on Monday.
All the accommodations are d. st-class and are
unsurpassed by any steamer on the river
For pass Re, state-roOms. &c, apply to
kSTEPHENSON & BRO, A gents
Stephenson's wharf, foot of Seventh street.
ie2q-tf Or Office.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
LEGAL.
N|ON~EH~0~N~%%NNNN-
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
u TR1CT OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A DIS
TRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
INAND FOR SAID DISTRICT

In the matter OF the real and personal
ggopssrty Of the First National Bank of{ No. 265.
Upon the fling of the petition of Edwin L. STAN
ton, receiver, asking that an order be passed au-
thorizing him to compound certain claim, in
said petition mentioned, against +. W. Brooks,
by cancellation of certain claim asserted against
s. i'd bank by Charles A. Eldridge, it Is thereupOn,
this 2lst day of July 1S7s ordered that the prayer
Of said petition be- and the Is hereby granted
provided cause to the contrary be not shown the
Court on or before July q, 1875, after one publica-
ty22 d. @. HUMPHREYS. Justice.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

COBB's IsLANDi
THIRD GRAND EXCURSION.
On FRIDAY, July 80, 1870,
The steamer
JANE MOSEIET
VIII make her third excursion to Cobb's island
touching at Point Lookout, Fortress Monroe, Vue
De l'Eau and Norfolk, and reaching her Destination
saturday noon. Returning, VIII leave the Island
on Monday morning, and reach W ashingto Tues
day morning.
For further Information, tickets state rooms &C.
Metropolitan Bank. iy37-td
National Republican., 1875-07-27

HlHlS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
u subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, holding a
special term, letters of administration on the
personal estate Of W. B. NICHOLS, late of Dis
trict of Columbia, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on before the
18th day of July next; they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit OF the said estate,
Given under my hand, this 18th day of July, 1875.
LIVlTTA NICHOLS,
iyI5-Th3W Administering.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
WHERE THEY SELL cHEMILooNs.

We should be glad to name any place where
patterns Of these garments could be proc Ired. As
yet, no one of the several publishers Of patterns
can see enough prospective demand for them TO
induce him to publish them. Union suits may be
bought or made by joining ordinary knitted vests
and drawers. The chemijupe is like a pointed
yoked nightgown, that is nicely fitted to neck and
wrists, short as an uuderskirt would be, and
trimmed according to taste. The body coat looks
as II q iounced dress skirt had been cut of and
sewed to the bottom Of half-htting sack, from
which the neck trimming had been cut away and
the sleeves cut out,
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14

cuirass and train of the silk. These
square figures for gauzes are newer thar
stripes or mask patterns, though stripes
OF three different widths are much used
In single dress, viz, narrow stripes fol
the curass, very broad stripes for the
over-skirt, and medium stripes for The
pleated founces.
Another novelty seized upon by bride.
maids is the beaded tulle over dresses,
all wrought and spangled with white jet
They are worn over dresses of plain
while tulle, with pink or blue Grape
Sashes tied low down, fichus to match,
ana bouquets of blue forget-me-n0ts, con.
volvuli of biue and pink together, or else
sprays and fringe or pink acacia.
Pearl, gray, maroon, and ashes-of-roses
are the col0rs worn by mothers when &C.
companying their daughters to the altar.
A handsome toilette worn by brunette
matrOn on such an occasion is of very
light pearl-cOlored silk, and partly of
plum color, with cardinal red roses for
garniture. The shirred front breadths
of the skirt are OF pearl color; the back
OF the train in a great quadruple told is
of the darkest shade, trimmed with long
lO0ped bows of the peariy hue. Down
each side is a wide founce of black lace,
held by the dard red roses. The basque
is dark, with pearl-colored sleeves,
Roses in corsage and couture. Diamond
ornaments.-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14
LeOJSLOf9<re.

COLUMBUS, o.. Jan. 13.-The following
resolution was adopted yesterday by d
vote in the Senate of II 10 IL, in the
House 55 to 49,:
"That the recent expulsion of the men,
bers and officers OF tue Louisiana House
of Representatives by an armed force OF
United States soldiers, after the body
had been duly organized in manner
similar to that which the Courts of the
State had pronounced lawful and proper,
was an outrage utterly defenseless in its
atrocity, and calls for the seyerest CEN
sure and punishment on all its actors,
aiders and abetterS."
In the House bills were passed for the
relief of parties purchasing lands of the
State to which it can not give titles, Au-
thorizing incorporation of Patrons of
Husbandry through County Recorders
office. For publication OF tax rates in
papers of opposite politics. Authorizing
Treasurer of State to return to the old
independent banks their securities after
1851. The Senate amendment to Cincin-
natl Hospital bill concurred in.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14
The Fight-Edtscattonal, so.

6peclal 10 tne Star.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. A.-The Holman
men are confident that they will nomin-
ate their favorite in caucus this evening.
Lively work is now going on, but the
Mcdonald men are little demoralized
by the fear that Ii they should succeed
in caucus they would in the end be de-
feated. Three OF the Marion county del
sgation declare they will not vote for
Mcdonald, and the young Democrat is
with whom he is unpopular are doing
what they can to defeat him. McDon-
ald's friends admit that if he is not nom-
mated on the first ballot he can not be
nominated at all.
Tue State Board Of Education have
agreed upon plan of government for the
State Institutions, which will be pre-
sented to the Legislature for its consid-
GRAFTON. 1t proposes to place the State
University, Purdee University, and the
State Normal School under the control
of q Board of Regents, fourteen in num-
Der, to be constituted as follows-The
seven membeas of the State Board OF
Education, the President of the Purdue
University, and two members to be
named by the Trustees of the State Uni
versity, two by the Trustees Of the Nor
NAL School, and two by the Trustees of
Purdue University.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14
More Cerls-Hos,.s Insurance Company


.Mofe CeFIs-Hosss Insurance Company
The Episcopal Conventto,, tec, 30.
Special TO the Star.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 14.-Fhe Legisla.
tive Committee on the Penitentiary have
decided to recommend the erection OF
800 additional cells to that Institution.
At the meeting of stockholders Of the
Home Insurance Company, yesterday, q
dividend of 10 per cent. was declared for
the past year.
The Episcopal Convention of the new
diocese Of Southern OHIO met here yes
terday. Rev. Erastus Burr, ID. d., oil
Portsmouth, was chosen to preside, and
Rev. Charles ii. Young, of Glendale, was
made Secretary. The main object Of the
Conv ention-the election of Bishop ior
the diocese-was proceeded with i'll Com
mittee of the Whole. Two clergymen
were nominated, Rev. DR.. Jaggar, OF
! Philadelphia, and Rev. Edward Ii. jew
cit, of Day ton. The former is thought to
be the most popular of the two, and will
brobably be the successful candidate.
Mr.. j. N. Whiting, OF Columbus, was
elected Treasurer of the diocese. He
held the same position in the old dio-
iCese.
4. The salary Of the Bishop was tixea at
$4,000. The Convention adjourned until
this morning when the voting for Bishcp
will begin.
IA Michigan and Ohio railroad meeting
W1ll be held here this evening. A large
deiegation from Portsmouth, the South.
ern terminus oil the road, will be present.
governor Allen is announced as one oil
khe speakers.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14
Fire LGSses-Ice Crop-Oi Soldier Dead
The Weather, &c., DO.


Special to the Star.
DAYTON, o., Jan. 14.-The total loss
by the burning Of DeCamp's carriage
factory, on Tuesday night, is estimated
at $4,000. 1t was insured for $4,000.
This Is divided among numerous COM
panies in vari0ue parts of the country,
Including the Farmers, $4,000; the En-
terprise, 5000, and the Miami Valley,
$1,000, all three Of Cincinnati.
The ice " hich has been gathered in
this locality is Of a spiendid quality.
Most OF it is from II to 10 inches thick,
very hard, and transparent.
Capt. A. d. Woodruff, of the Soldiers
Home, died yesterday after a long and
tedious illness. His death was the re-
suit of disease contracted in the army.
The weather this morning is again cold
though IL does not approach the intensi-
ty that we recently experienced.
Captain Miller, of the Harries Guards,
has written to Captain johnson, OF the
Cincinnati Lytle Grays, in regard to the
challenge for a prize drill which lately
passed between The two companies. Ii
Cincinnati is TO be the place selected for
this trial OF skill, Captain Miller desires
arrangements tor the transportation OF
his company to be made at an early
date, anu says if he does not hear from
Captain johnson on the subject by the
18th inst, he will consider the matter
abandoned,
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14

The New Haven Union says: The
Brooklyn Eagle will support the cause
of Mr. Beecher now with more zeal than
ever. The editor of that paper, ex-Con-
gressman Kinseila, has been riulcted to
The tune OF fifteen thousand dollars for
debauching the wire OF Thomas =.
Fields, superintendent of Public In
struction in the city Of scandals. The
case was SO filthy that 1t was sent to a
referee at the request Of Kinsella's
counsel, who made no defense, but only
confined the witnesses within the legal
rules Of evidence. The referee, Judge
Underwood, awarded the above amount,
and the decision was afterward con.
lirmed by the city court. MIR. Fields
will not handle U cent OF the money, but
it is 10 be known as the ssKinsella Fund,
and the Interest is TO be paid annually
L his guilty wife ior her support.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14

They say that the tomb Of 'Heloise and
ruin. and that no one will do anything
toward repairing it. Well, there's a per-
iect fitness in such state ofthings, that
will affect romantic persons, Tor Abe
lard himself was ruin, and no one
could have done anything to repair
him. Heloise herself, most OF all hu-
man beings, would have admitted that,
humanity speaking, the great MANS re-
Mobilization was AN out-and-out impoesi-
bility, and inexpressiply TO her regret.
Hence their tomb IN its present condi-
tion is bnt " type OF what their state in
Lie was almost eight hundred years ago.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14

WASHINGTON. Jan. 13.-SENATE-Me-
mortal rom Banks in Tennessee, asking
tor MODIFICATION of law relating to tax on
National banks; referred. Presidents
message oil Louisiana matters received.
Bill for reliet OF Terre Haute ana Indian
apolis railroad; referred. Message from
the President regarding cholera OF 1873;
ordered printed.
HOUsE-Report of Committee on Agri-
cultural Colleges; recommited. Bill in
troduced to cheaper transportion be-
ern States.' Presidents message re-
ceiyed.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14
NEW FROM THE OLD WORLD.

=
MADRID, Jan. 14.-The priest Alcalon,
a Carlist leader. has been brought to this
oity prisoner.
A decree has been issued for the restO.
ration to the Church Of all eccleslastical
property not included in the Redemption
Fund.
Preparations for the enAuy Of the King
into tue Capital are being made on a
grand scale.
HENDAYE, Jan. 14.-Don Carlos has
gone 10 Durango to hold a Council oi
War. ....'.
Carlist cavalry ON Sunday approached
within three miles of Valencia.
The reception of Alfonso at Valencia
was less enthusiastic than at Barcelona.
PARIS, Jan. 14-5enor Segasta has de-
clined the Spanish Embassad0rship at
Paris.
The Madrid Governments has informed
Germany that complete satisfaction will
be given for the 0utrages on the brig
Gustav Immediately upon the receipt 0f
full dispatches from its representative
at Berlin. 1t Is thought in Berlin that
speedy reparati0n Will be made, because
1t is of great interest to the Spanish Gov
ernment to deprive the opposition OF an
opportunity to attack it, which foreign
reprisals on the Carlists would afford.
The truth of yesterdays disquieting
reports from Spain is denied. The ru-
m0rs were set on foot by Carlists.
TIE Duke of Parma denies that either
Count Caserta and Bari or himself are
about to abandon the cause OF Don
Carlos.
L'Union states that Marshal Serrano
has arrived in Paris.
LONDON, Jan. 14-The British steamer
Briue, from Alexandria for Hull, has
been lost, and twenty of her crew and
passengers drowned.
The Daily Telegraph reports that
Prince GOrtschak0tf declared that Rus
sia will not make the recognition OF A.
fonso dependent on the confirmation of
his accession by the Cortes, but wild act
in harmony with Germany and Austria.
BERLIN, Jan. 14.-The Provincial CORE
spondonce says the German Government
has taken preliminary steps TO insure
satisfaction to the German flag and in.
demnity for the owners OF the German
vessel Gustav, which was tired upon
while in distress, and atterward plum.
dered by Carlists.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-14

A most singular case of somnambu-
lism and suicide is recorded in French
journal. A Partisan jeweler, inconsoia.
bic for the loss of his wife. became q
sleep-walker. He WAS accustomed to
wear gold necklet, one of his late wife's
favorite ornaments, and he used to say
TO his friends that the necklet daily grew
smaller, and that his wife was thus palm
lessly killing him, much to his JOY. The
fact was that the somnambulist rose ey-
cry night end went in his sleep down to
1is instruments, knocked off link Of the
necklet, and put OH the fastening again.
Next morning he found the necklet
smaller. and, having no recollection Of
to supernatural influence. This con-
.tinued until quite lately, when the neck
let had grown SO small that in fastening
it on the hapiess widower literally gar
roted himself to- death.