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National Republican., 1875-07-09
MR.. HANNEKAMP's DROWNING.
The Result Of an Investigation Made by tn
New York Athletic Club.


After q careful investigation, the officers Of the
New York Athletic club have hxed their sigma
lures TO report upon the drowning of Mr.. ]. H.
Hannekamp, and sent the same to the Sun, in
substance as follows:
Mr. Hannekamp, with several members Of our
club, on Sunday, the 4th instant rowed to High
there partook OF very hearty meal with his CON-
paniops. Almost Immediately sfterward the crew
returned to the boat-house, a distance Of two and
one half miles, rowing at very brisk pace It be-
ing O'Clock in the afternoon Of one Of the hottest
days Of this season.
Very soon after arriving Mr.. Hannekamp, with
two companions, Messrs. Delaney and Stras-
burger went in bathing iL front of the house.
and had been swimming to and fro for some min
utes. A number Of the club members were on the
float of the boat-house, some fishing, others en-
gagged in conversation, and not noticing the men
In the water.
Unknown to the men upon the float, 1t appears
that at Mr.. Hannekamp's request MIR. Stras-
burger had placed his hand under Mr.. Hanne-
kamp's chin to aid him, as he seemed TO be tired,
when Immediately he grssped both Mr.. Stras-
burger and Mr.. Delaney, and dragged them be-
low the surface with him. No cry whatever was
raised for help. and those who saw them dissp-
pear supposed them frollicking In the water, as
is a most common occurrence among our mem bers.
The death struggle evidently took place under
ing that they were also drowning, at last broke
free from Mr.. Hannekamp, and had only strength
enough left to reach the float Just as Mr.. Hanne-
kamp's body appeared near the surface for the
last and only time, sinking Immediately. This
was the first intimatIon Of any danger TO those
was Immediately covered with boats, and men
were diving through the water to rescue the
drowned man, but with no avail, the body not
being found till some hours siterward.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
The Rod, Dog and Gun.

Several of the leading sportsmen of the District
have been in receipt Of the following circular for
the past few days:
WASHINGTON, July l, 1875.
SIR: Your attention is respectfully called and
your personal attendance solicited to an informal
meeting of all lovers of the rod, the dog and the
gun, " to be held at LeDetroit Building, corner F
and Eighth streets. room 81, on Thursday even
ing, July 8. 1875, at o'clock p. m.
The object Of said meeting Is to gather together,
II possible, all the true sportsmen residing in the
organization, and through said organization se-
cure the enactment and rigorous enforcement Of
suitable game laws.
1t is q fact well known to every true sportsman
that If something is not speedily done to protect
the game In this vicinity, its determination by
1t is therefore hoped that BY unity Of action on
the part of those interested, such laws may be
drafted, and favorable action secured at the next
session Of Congress, as will afford the necessary
protection.
In response 70 the above number of gentlemen
q temporary organization, with Major J. q. Cash
as president, and Captain NJ. A. Tappau secretary.
Colonel L. L. Kinney addressed the meeting on
the necessity for the formation of an association
for the protection Of game In the District and
adjoining States. Captain O. q. Baugh spoke on
organizing a"Rihe Association"
After further discussion as to the practicability
Of forming such associations the meeting ad-
journed to Thursday evening next, the 18th Inst,
fer the purpose Of allowing the project to become
better known among gentlemen who are inter-
ested in the subject.
Among those present were Colonel ]. o. p.
Burnside, George S. BIgelow, James N. Davis,
q. II. Williams, W. Y. Clarke, IT., r. W. Barker,
A. Mari and ]. Marr, jr.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Second Sight.

Under the title, "a Vison of Death" the st.
Louis Republican publishes the following strange
narrative:
Sheriff Ramsey, at Ellis, on the Kansas and
Pacific railroad, got after thief with deter
minatio.s 20 catch him or perish In the attempt
The desperate character Of the hunted man was
well known. he was daring nsraudsr, and
was pretty certain that he would not allow him
self to be taken alive. Mrs. Ramsey, the wife Of
Of her husband, and dreamed . bad dream one
night. She was terribly distressed about 1t and
expressed the conviction that her husband was
O'Brien, Of Ellis, and the two started out toward
Hays, where the sheriff was supposed to be In
quest of bis game. On the journey the Doctor
and Mrs. Ramsey met o wagon ten miles south of
Stockton containing the corpse Of the sheriff. shot
through the body in his encounter with the thief.
The sight Of her dead husband dethroned Mrs.
Her dream was fulfilled in every particular.
Many miles away she saw her husband fire the
first Shot at the thief, hitting him. Then both
fired simultaneously. The thief fell dead with q
bullet IN his heart. Ramsey fell also, mortslly
wounded, the ball having passed entirely through
things happened in reality. Then the woman
saw the wagon starting with her husbands ltie-
less body in it. When Mrs. Ramsey, travelling
with the Doctor, saw the wagon on the road she
knew 1t afar of. 1t was all very like dream,
even to the Doctor, rs he drove along with the
whose VsSh Was sb ntsread IN 'nS ns,g
Her eyes are still looking for the coming Of her
husband, and they will look on forever. To her
he is not dead but coming. She stumbled over
his corpse and in her mind he rose from the dead.
Upon which the Territorial Enterprise says:
Every now and then such q story as the above
comes to confuse mankind. Is there an electric
alphabet which can be operated by the affections,
and which can be read by sleep bound eyes? Nor
tails in this latter day have little faith and before
believing demand proof-some proof tangible to
at least one of the senses. They go to bed at
night firm in their belief, but suddenly, though
all the windows of their apartment are barred,
and all the doors are bolted beside their bed is
palpable presence of some enc who is thousands
Of miles away, and by the phantom Of an sssas-
sims knife, or by spectral ocean storm, they
know that one who In life was dear to them is
dead. How many men carry a letter in their
pockets for hours, dreGdng to open 1t, feeling
sure that it is the bearer Of sorrowful neWsi We
look upon some speck In nature, and It is nothing
We turn q magnffyipg glass upon 1t, and 1t Is al
most miniature world. Suppose our eyes were
cleared Of films, and we could see all that there
may be In the world around US, would we ever
weary of gazing? And, If the waves Of death
can wash away the darkness, would not the awak-
ening vision be worth the anguish OF going to
sleep2 There Is but one consolation In all these
thoughts, and that Is, It will not be long TO wait
before the dusky doors will swing back, and the
mystery will be explained.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
POLICE COURT.
The Attempt to Corrupt Little Girl.

The Attempt to Corrupt Little Girl.
VIM. Starr, an account of whose shameful and
outrageous conduct has been previously pub.
lished in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, was
brought before Judge Smell yesterday for q fur
ther hearing on the charge of assault with in
tent to carnally know 8 little white girl named
Florence HamiIl, who testified that Starr in
duced her to accompany him to the Smithsonian
grounds, where he made indecent proposals and
threw her down, when she got away from him
and ran of. Oficers John Mcdowell and Edward
Mccormick, who arrested him, testified to seeing
the suspicious conduct Of Starr With the girl, in
taking her to the darkest part of the grounds:
after which the court sent the case to the grand
Jury, fixing his bonds at $4,000.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Auxiliary Law Court-Judee HuI
Circuit Court-Judss Humphreys.
THE sL0P NAN.
He Annoys the West Endsrs.

The following Communication, written in
feminine hand, indicates rather clearly that the
mode Of gathering garbage in the West End does
not meet the approval Of the entire people Of that
section. They are hard to please, but the CON-
plaint is given as 1t was written:
WEST END, July7, 1876.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: write to say that the residents Of the
First ward have been very much annoyed by the
miserable ''slop man" knocking at their gates at
six O'Clock in the morning and alarming the
whole neighborhood, and, then, at five O'Clock in
the evening screaming through the streets "Slop
man going away, now; slop man going.n In
what other city would this be allowed7 It is
nuisance, and must be stopped.
know that for days these miserable slop men
have not collected the slops that have been wait
ing for them in gentlemen's cellars, and when
there are poor men who would gladly collect them
every day for their own use. This is an abuse,
and must be stopped. i, for one, will give my
slops, or order my servants to give them to any
one who comes for them; and unless these said
men arc more prompt and more quiet, there will
be general outcry against the garbage carts and
loud men. These men should come quietly to q
gentleman's house and collect the garbage and
not annoy young ladies and gentlemen with their
screams for slop.
Imagine this in New York. Poor old WASH
tngton SUBSCRIBER.
National Republican., 1875-07-09

The seyyid Burghash, the Arab monarch of
Zanzibar, Is described as man in the early after
Of life, well fed sleek, comfortable and COM
placent In appearance. In dress the Arab gentle
man, as seen during the business part OF the day,
wearing o loEg black coat reaching down Co the
ankles, tied across the knees and waist with COL
ored silken strings, aud braided down the front
and around the collar and the wrists with narrow
gold embroidery, revealing from the neck to the
knees q snow-white shirt underneath Of finest
linen, prettily ornamented and laced after the
. usual Mohammedsn manner. On his head, twist
cd round q tarboosh Of red felt, turban Of Afri-
can pattern. 1t is red and blue check, with red
borders, and may be seen in wear from Morocco
round 70 Sofsla and from Sinai to Belochistan
The only ornaments conspicuous upon the person
Of the Seyyid were turquoise ring upon the little
finger of the LETT hand-the stone of large size and
beautiful "evening sky" color-and an engraved
sgnet of gold. 1t is q face heavy and rather Ian.
guid while In repose, with brown eyes, the lids Of
which droop under the long influence of the Afri-
can sunshine, with short moustache, close beard,
dry lips, and an expression OF much kindness.
mingled with anxiety and something like habitual
caution 1t is not at all the face Of reselute or
tyrannical person, though there is animation
enough in II at times, and always an air of au-
thority and the habit Of command, united with
the babitual grace and suayity Of weiibred
AMP gentleman, -
National Republican., 1875-07-09
POTOMAC LIGHT INFANTRY.
A Plan of Organization Agreed Upon

FIah OF UfRaHlzaIIUH Agf6eu upon
Those persons tsToring q reorganization OF the
old Potamac Light Infantry met Wednesday
evening at Society hall, Georgetown; Mr.. NC
Kenney, ex-csptain of the company, In the chair,
and MIR. Deeth secretary.
The committee appointed to prepare plan Of
Reorganization submitted q report, which was
adopted, recommending that the company be
formed with the same officers, so far as prsc-
tcable that 1t had at the time of its disbandmeut
previous to the war, and the taking up of all the
surviving members OF the old organiZat as
honorary members Of the reorganiEed company,
lesying it optional with them to enroll for sctfve
duty or to simply take passive part in the affairs
Of the company. The committee also recon-
mended that the officers be authorized 10 open en-
rolling lists and accept all young men Of good
sirous Of joining. The report Of the committee
was adopted.
National Republican., 1875-07-09

STEAMEk sssBEv EXCURSIONS.
The Elegant
Iron Steamer Sue,
Captain JAMES HARPER, Is now making excuf-
sions to Point Lookout on EVERY SATURDAY,
stopping At Piney Point and Marshal's, goins
The steamer leaves stephsnson's wharf, foot Of
Seventh street, at p. M, arriving at Point Look
out early Sunday morning, ald returning to WASH
ington by q. m. on Monday.
AL the accommodations are hl -elass, and are
unsurpassed by any steamer on the river.
For passa gP, state-rOOms, &C., apply to
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
Stephenson IS wharf foot of SEVENTH street,
je2s-H Or office, 1918 Pennsylvania avenue.
EORExGgRsIosso ON TEE P0TOMAC.
- THE MARY WARRINGTON
has larger room for pleasure parties than any other
boat. FOR CHARTER EVERY DAY AND
'ETENING. Regular trips TO Glymont and return
Mondays, Wednesdays and ridays, leaving Eighth
street wharf at a. m. Apply on board, or TO Capt.
GEDNEY, Ferry wharf. 2. II. IROTH,
MoaAE s.nSSSHs SSSs OF WASHINGTON.
The Steamer ARROW,
Capt FRANK HOELINGsHEADs
-heaves Seventh-street wharf DAILY, (Sunday exu
cepted-) at 10 Q. m, returning about p. m.
Hound trip u, including admission to MANSION
National Republican., 1875-07-09
HOME AGAIN.

Ida Sears Abandons her Bad Companions.
The kind-hearted merchants in the vicinity of
the Central guard-house yesterday morning made
up purse and furnished the necessary collateral
to secure freedom for the disconsolate Ida Sears,
who was SO bent upon self-destruction Wednesday
night. They dic this on the condition that Ida
should Immediately abandon the life she has been
living and return home to her parents, who were
waiting to receive her. Ida promised to comply
With the condition, and upon her release went 70
the house where she has been staying, Madame
Wolf's, snd, getting her personal property start
ed home.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
DETECTIVE WORK.
Stolen Property Recovered.

Detectives McDevttt and Miller have recently
succeeded in recovering q number of valuable
articles that have been stolen from time to time
by thieves and burglars. For Mrs. Donaldson,
No. 1ols Tenth street northwest, valuable
hunting-case gold watch, studded with diamonds;
for II. NJ. Heidenheimer, pawnbroker, Q gold
watch, two breastpins and o gold chain, which
completes the property stolen from him In May
Mrs. Williams, at the Navy ard, . quantity Of
siiyerware. The thief Is in custody. For
DR.. Freeman, Eleventh street and Virginia
dete ctives are on the track Of other
stolen articles, which they expect to have
in their possession at an early day. While re-
for the thieves, most Of whom have already been
apprehended, and the others, it is thought, will
eOOn be arrested.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Cooks Habeas Coruus.

In the case of John Cook, brought before Mr..
Justice Macarthur yesterday on a habeds corpus,
the return was made that he had failed to paw q
fine Of so imposed for contempt of court, and
was serving out thirty days in jail in default.
The commitment read, however, committed for
contempt" and the court made the following
order: On hearing, it appearing that the CON-
mitment is defective in stating no ofense known
to the law, it is ordered that the prisoner, John
Cook, be diseharged.n
National Republican., 1875-07-09
PERMITS TO BUILD.
Improvements in the City

4UPIUV6IloHIs
The following permits were issued yesterday
from the ofice of Inspector Plowman:
John Grinder, two two-story brick dwellings, Is
by ~ feet, west side of First street, between X
and L streets southeast; g 100. Stephen J. Hill
to raise story and repair dwelling, east side oi
First street, between East Capitol and A streets
northeast; s., zoo. Albert Mcintosh twostory
and basement brick dwelling, Is by 81 feet, south
side r street northwest, between Ninth and
Tenth: S3.GOO.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
National Park Association.

An adjourned meeting Of the National Park
Association was held at the National hotel last
night. Mr.. Browning was called to the chair,
and partial report of the committee was sub
mitted.
Mr.. Browning stated that many Of the promi-
nent persons who had taken part in the enterprise
were absent from the city, and upon motion OF Mr..
Oottrell, II was resolved that the committee be
continued.
Upon motion Of Mr.. johnson, It was resolved
that the election Of officers be postponed unti the
The msetink then uadjeurned, to meet at the st.
james hotel on July.22. at D. m.
Considerable of the stock Of tho association has
been taken, and it is fair to presume that It will
prove q success. 'rs
National Republican., 1875-07-09

Weather probabilities for the Middle and
Eastern States estfm 2ted at q. m, were sta
tionary barometer, east or south winds, clear OF
partly cloudy and slightly warmer weather.
Thermometric readings taken July 9, 1875, at
the Signal Once: At Q. m, TO; I:SS a. m, 740
Il m, $50; p. m, $40; 435ip. m, $40; p. m,
zee; IL D. m, $50. Maximum. $50; minimum. $50.
A rife team is thought and talked OF In its prac
tical aspect in the vicinity Of Highland Place.
Sherman Grant, bankers-Highest price paid
for s65 bonds and auditors certificates.
The sinking fund commission yesterday re-
$500.
From sunshine to shade Only seven hours
ride to Rock Enon Springs on the Great North
Mountain range.
The United States steamers Alert and Tslla.
peoss are expected to arrive at the navy yard
within few days.
Six per cent. paid on deposits payable on de.
mand. Special rates on time deposits. J, Il.
Squire Co., bankers.
Deposit your silverware with the National Safe
Deposit Company, corner of Fifteenth street and
New York avenue, before you leave the city.
Treasury. do q general banking business, and
buy and sell District securities, etc.
The PantbmIme Club intend to choose their
con pany of ladies and gentlemen, and be exclu-
test their skill at archery.
There were p inmates of the Children's hospi-
tai at the close Of the month Of June, and l29 in
the dispenEary; whole number treated during the
month, S41. ....
Twenty, 25, 80, 100 and 25opound packages Of
the finest butter received daily at Spicers butter
sore, southwest corner Ninth and streets. The
25-pound pals very fine. Prices low.
Deposit your bonds with the National Safe De-
post Company, corner Of Fifteenth street and
New Y ork avenue. Don't run the risk of keeping
them in the house. Burglars are numerous.
Fire Commissioner Weber, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
arrived in the city yesterday, and was enter
tanned and shown around town by Chief Engi-
neer Cronfn, of the fire department.. Mr.. Weber
is one of the largest brewers Of Ohio.
Engineer Hoxie has ordered street gas lamps
to be placed on Connecticut avenue, between L
and N Streets, and on N street, between Oonnec-
Also, two lamps on Washington street, George
town, at Canal bridge.
There was good attendance at the Washing
ton Produce Exchange last evening, the pres-
dent. Jno. {. Baker, in the chair; but the warm
weather suggested an early adjournment, and
the only business transacted was the receiving of
the reports Of trade and the revision of the
weekly price current.
At the regular monthly meeting of Potomac
Circle No. 2, B. U. u. F. the following officers
were installed by A. L. Smith, G. q. j.: P. J.
Cooksey, E. "; W. R. Read, @, W.; Daniel
Wright, c. J.: H. P. Childs, q. F.; J. Bertrsm,
II. H; T. H. Wilkinson, q. T: T. E. Dement,, H.
r.; George A. Simmons, Il. S. K; John johnson,
W. D.; John B. Harvey, W. N.
The teachers and scholars OF Israel Sabbath
school will give their first grand picnic Of the
season at Analostan Island, July 20, for the ben-
the generous public will lend their aid in this
laudable undertaking, If It is only to buy a
ticket, which can be had Of any of the scholars
and from the teachers
National Republican., 1875-07-09
THE COURTS.
Special Term-Judee Wylis.

This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Cromwell VS.. Cromwell. Order Of reference to
Conway vs. Ga.eley. Order of sale, with VIM.
Pieil ys. schefter. Injunction against sale
until further order. = #--
Phillips VS.. Gilbert. Order disnissing bill with
costs and appeal to the General Term. Ad-
Journed. %H
Auxiliary Law Court-Judge Humphreys.
This court was engaged yesterday with the case
Of Campbell vs. The American Popular Life In
surance Company, which was not concluded.
Criminal Court-Judge Macarthur.
This court had no trials yesterday, the jury be-
ing engaged with civil business.
The following prisoners were ordered to be dis
charged from recognizances, IN accordance with
the Recommendation Of the grand jury: William
Hart John o. Day, VIM. Gavey, Willie Rouser
and West Jordan.
A noue prose9ui was entered in the case of
Charles CLARK, indicted for disorderly conduct.
Adjourned.
Circuit Court-Judge Humphreys.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Second National Bank, Of Leayenworth, rs.
Smoot The trial of this case was resumed Yer
dict for the plaintiff p 81 900, with interest and
costs. o. ~
A number Of appeal cases were stricken from
the calendar, and the residue OF the appeal calen-
dar was assigned for trial to-day. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Sabbath Ezaninr Services.

The evening services under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian Association on Sabbath
evenings in past years have been so pleasant and
agreeable that 1t will be pleasure to readers
to know they are to be resumed on Sabbath even
ing next at O'Clock. at the rooms of the associR-
tion. The exercises consist of short addresses,
prayers and good singing, and young men are
specially invited to attend these services.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Bible Readings,

The Sabbath afternoon Bible readings at the
parlors Of the Young Mems Christian Association
Sunday afternoon promise to be of more than
ususlinterest. The subject of the reading is to
be Following Christ" and those who have at
tended these gatherings before will be glad Of an
opportunity. Mr.. Hall, the secretary Of the as
ISOLATION, has returned to the city and will lead
Sundar,
National Republican., 1875-07-09
Saratoga.

CFrom the Saratoga Correspondence Of the Com
nerclal Advertiser.1
Saratoga has awakened from her winter nap.
She is alive and as fresh and fair in her summer
tide beauty as young bride dressed for the
bridegroom's coming. In every vain and artery
Of the little town there is that pleasant thrill Of
anticipation that stimulates rather than excttes,
and there is q wantonness Of color, Of sweet
scents, and Of song, pervading the whole atmos-
phere.
Naturally there is much Of quiet, but 1t is q
quiet so charming that very many elegant pee.
pie have anticipated the advent offashion for the
sake oft. The day at Saratoga, even in ths
height cf the season, is dull to all but lovers and
newIy-married persons; but with night comes
change. Compilations light up with the gas gets,
msgnifeently- ladies I'LL the parlors,
charming girls promenade up and down the
piazzas attended by elegant gentlemen, and then
. one knows Saratoga for what It is-the most cos
mopolitan, the most luxurious, the maddest and
most enjoyable watering-place In America.
National Republican., 1875-07-09
The FInuar Mjsainn.

The rooms Of the Flower Mission were open yes
terday morning as ssual. Among the contribu-
tions we noticed large collections ef flowers from
Mrs. John Douglass and General Babcock.
The bouquets were distributed at Providence
hospital. One or more hospitals viii be visited
every Thursday morning during the summer, and
we hope this charity will continue to be well SUE.
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