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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
WHARF PROPERTY.
Rights Of the Distriet-opinion Of tbs As
sistant ATTORNEY,

sistant Attorney. -
Some weeks ago q bill amounting to sl5o.30 for
Wharfage and storage Of sewer-pipes, &C., was
presented against the District government, and
referred by the Commissioners to the attorney
for the District for Information to the authority
Of the claimant to charge the District for wharf
age Yesterday morning the assistant attorney
returned the bill with his opinion. in which he
states that the charges are made for wharfage on
the upper Sixth street wharf, which IL built on
public dock, recognized BY law, for the city Of
Washington. The question Of this payment has
been submitted verbally to Mr.. Stanton, who
gives It his opinion that in the existing state
Of the controversy In regard to wharfage rights,
it would not be proper for the District to acknowl
edge IN any form the right Of persons In posses
sion unlswfully Of wharves to collect wharfage;
that he understands 1t to be Q fact that the YES
age Al the upper Sixth street wharves, and he
does not see why, under the same right, the Dis
trict government should not have the use Of the
BY the United States, and 10 claimed, as think,
improperly by the Potomac Steamboat Company.
ss SttsIs stand Al pIessnt the pstrict Oomms
sioners should not recognize In any manner the
legality of the claims BY the Potomac Steamboat
Company or Its assignee, Mr.. fit8nugn, 70 mold
MI. Guinand, in q communication to the Com
missioners under date Of an Of August: complains
held in charge by the District is occupied by per-
sons who pay no rent to the manifest Injustice to
private wharf owners, and stating that all mer-
chsndise landed on either public or private
wharves should be SUBJECT alike to wharfage, and
the moment the Government allows the free use
Of their property 1t places itself in q measure In
opposition to the private interests of its tax-psy-
ers. He enters his protest against the occupancy
of public 1harves without benent to the public
treasury and against the interests Of private indi
viduaIs owning like property. This was referred
to the attorney for his opinion, who to-day re-
turned the papers, stating that the property in
the basin at the eastern end Of the old city canal
belongs to the District of Columbia as successor
to the former corporation of Washington, and
should be mediately taken possession Of BY the
District. He suggests that 1t be leased to private
parties at auction, and to the highest bidder, for
n short Deriod of time
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
WASHED AWAY.
ALady Clerk in Yesterdays Dslugs

The days work at the Treasury was Just COM
pIeted, and the ladies were making their exit
when the storm was raging in Its most violent
form. The rain was coming down In torrents,
and Fifteenth street was for the time con-
yerted into surging river, notwithstanding the
capacity Of our sewerage. Ladies and gentle
men as usual were impatient to get away from
the monotonous old walls, and looked about them
(disappointedIy for the Venitian gondola to bear
them ovepthe aqueous obstruction. The gen.
tlemen, with true gallantry, improvised bridges
over the nsrrowest, and Of course deepest cur
rents as soon as the storm moderated and the
water fell below the danger line" Several OF
the ladies were helped over the tiny bridge with
success, but one lost her balance, and to regain
her position and control Of herself placed her
foot In the water, being willing to wet one foot
rather than run the risk Of getting Q ducking
by struggling for mastery oyer the centre Of
gravity which she didn't care to lose-though
great many Of the spectators lost It lin laughterl
for her-but this was soon turned to sympathy.
Instead OF finding terra frmG the lady touched
a current, so swift in its power and strength that
It threw her from her quasi footing and consigned
her to the perfldious flood. She foated some
distance down, and her friends followed her up
fishing for her until they had secured the pre-.
cious wall, when she was taken home for q
change. 1t was one Of those queer accidents
that but seldom occur, and the ludicrous scene
caused combined feelings OF doubt, fear, laughter
and sympathy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
Washiugtou Mourninq Pitchsr,

1t is an old fashioned water pitcher, the designs
on which commemorate the death of Washington.
On ore side is fine sketch lin an oblong ring SIX
inches long by four and a half wide) Of q tablet,
on which is inscribed, Sacred to the memory OF
Washington, o. B., Dec, 1873, E g." Clouds at
the top Of the tablet, on which Washington,
clothed In shroud, is seen ascending to Heaven,
borne upward by Death, attended by Fame and
seven angels. At the right Of the tablet Is an In
dian, with tomahawk, &C., in sitting posture,
with head bowed. At the bottom is delineated
armor, sword, helmet, sc. At the left is an eagle
with shield and motto, "E Pluribus Unum.n Over
II are -FOUR women, representing Faith, Hope,
Charity and Liberty. At the bottom, on mourn.
ing scroll. is the word "Apotheosis.h On the Cd.
posfte side is an oblong ring, with scrolls, and
i" As he tills your rich glebe the old peasant
shall tell,
While his bosom with liberty CLOVIS,
How your Warren expired, how Montgomery
fell,
And how Washington humbled your foes."
At the bottom, on q scroll, is the word "Inde.
pendence." In the background the American
flag, with eagle, fifteen stars, sc. On the front
under the nose of the pitcher,) In an oval OF
three inches by two the inscription, IA man with.
out example. A patriot without reprosch." This
elaborate piece Of esrthenwork Is now In POSSES
sion Of Mr.. W. S. Thompson, and can be seen at
bis drug store, corner Of Fifteenth street and New
York avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
SOCIAL STUDIES OF THE DAY.
Harrief

The following couples obtained leave of the
court yesterday to enter the holy bonds of matri-
mony: Joseph A. McNeer and Alice A. Donald
son, Of Alexandria county, Virginia; VIM. Thomas
and Kate Murphy, William West and Mary E.
White, and Gibson Bruce and Ida Washington.
HALF MARRIED.
Alexander Simms, an Oldham, whose signature
is as decreplt as that Of Stephen Hopkins, was
married in December, 1865, to Susan johnson by
Rev. Tilghman jackson. He now seeks decree
declaring that marriage void, and sets forth that
about six months after the.marriage he discovered
that his wife had been msaried in 1852 to Lewis
johnson that such marriage had not been dis
solved, and that johnson is still living. He fur
Their shows that this woman left him for months
at time for seven years, but that lately she has
Qusrtered herself upon him in his old age, con-
trsry his WISH and that she persists In occupy
notified her to leave; that he has not cohabited
with her for seven years, and is even now obliged
TO provide clothes, food and washing for himself
He therefore asks adecree declaring the marriage
invalid. The case will be heard in November
next
DIVORCED.
Anna McQuay yesterday filed her bill In the
clerks office Of the Supreme court of the District
asking divorce from Jerry Moo uay,who she mar
ried on the 18th Of September, 1858, Rev. NJ. V.
Wright of this city, ottciAting. Her maiden
rsme was Anna Whitney, and the early portion
Of her married life was bright and unclouded, but
in September, 1870 she was deserted by her hus-
band, and she now seeks, with the aid Of Mr..
YZnaga, her attorney, to resume single blessed
ness. Marriage has proved q failure. The case
will come on for hearing at the November term
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
FRUIT FESTIVAL.
A Pleasant Trip to Collingwood.


very pleasant gathering Of the Fruit Growers
Association was held at Collingwood yester-
day, the 18th instant, on the grounds Of W. II.
SnoWden. There is no more delightful grove on
the Potomac than the premises above mentioned.
The weather was highly favorable and enjoYa-
BILE. A respectable number of friends of the as
ISOLATION from this city went down the Potomac
on the Mary Washington>fn the morning and
returned in the evening. The neighborhood Of
OollingWood has already q wide reputation for
fruit growing. Among other fruits the raising
Of peaches is made speciality. The peaches,
apples and grapes on exhibition on the grounds
gave evidence that this branch Of industry is
made a success. A bountiful dinner, Astounding
with all the delicacies of the season. provided
free to all the visitors For this generous hospi-
tality the visitors were chiefly indebted to W. H.
Snowden, ID. p. Smith, V. Baker, Mrs Thomp.
son and others. The day was passed pleasantly,
and at the conclusion Of the exercises meeting
was organized by the visitors from the city, and
the following resolution adopted:
7Resolred, That the citizens Of Oollingwood are
entitled TO our sincere thanks for the pleasant
entertainment afforded us on this occasion, and
especially are we under obligations to w. H.
Snowden for his generous hospitality and kind
attentions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
SCOTTISH GAMES.
Annual Sports Of the Calsdonisn club-suc-
cessful Contestants.

Annual Sports Of the Caledonisn Club-suc-
cessful Contestants.
The event among the Scottish residents of the
District yesterday was the third annual picnic
and Scottish games of the Washington CaIedo-
nian Club az Beyer's park, on Seventh street.
In the morning the Ooledonians met their visit
ing friends at the Baltimore and Ohio depot.
Among these were Robert Elder, John Beverage,
Michael Studman, Alex. Mckenzie, John Reid,
W. T. Reid and Mr. Struthers, Of Baltimore;
James tombstone and Robert Csmersn, of Rich
nond; James A. O. Dickson and Wm. Elder, Of
Alexander Mckay, Of New Haven, and John Ma
loney, Of Fall River, Massachusetts. Before
setting out for the PARK short parade was made
Highland costume at the head, and others
dressed In the same picturesque garb On ar
irving at the park the chief of the club, James x.
Watt, ESQ.,, made q brief address Of welcome;
after which Mr.. William Duncan, hrst chieftsin
Of the clan, recited, in very spirited manner,
Burns address to the Scotch at the battle Of
After this dancing was inaugurated and the
preliminsries for the games arranged about noon.
he .bs b ~ 10
part Of the programme was not concluded until
late hour.
QuoitsWsixty. three isst, william ANDERSON first
the heavy stone a poundsJ-AfeIander Mckay,
Son IF @ s S fsst i S@s
Putting the light stone DC poundsE McKay (s5),
g feet Q inches; Cameron (ss), 50 ieet inches.
Running long jump-gold medal to VIM. Elder,
Of Philadelphia, 10 feet 10 inches; John T. Mslo-
ney, Fall River, Mass, (sS) 10 feet inches. Hop,
step and tump-Maloney ts5l, 50 feets inches; Nc
Kay (sS), SO feet inches. Standing jump-Mc-
Kay (s5), sfeet inches; Elder (S3), feet inch.
Short race, $50 yards-Msloney s5 and Elder IS.
Tossing the caber-McKay gold modal, Il feet
inches; Cameron (s5l, 30 feet inches. Throwing
the heavy hammer C21 pounds)-McKsy, 90 feet
inches; Cameron. IS feet inches. Throwing the
light hammer-McKay, III feet; Cameron, o. feet
inches. Three-legged race-Messrs. Msloney
and Elder, first prize, IS; Messrs. Cameron and
Mckay, second prize, q, The gold medal for the
Highland Fling, to L. ID. Robertson and the sec
prize (S5) to John MacGregor.
After the "Highland Fling" Mr.. John T. Ma
loney performed, as advertised, his feat Of Jump
ing In and out Of one hundred and fifty barrels In
one hundred and fifty consecutive jumps which
ELECTED great applause. The frst prize, gold
medal, for sword dancing, was won by L. d.
Robertson, and the second prize, Is, by John Nc
Gregor. As the rain continued to fall, without
any sign Of stopping, the other features of the
programme, including the leaping, vaulting and
racing, were given up. The chief Mr.. Watt,
presented the various prizes to the victors in an
a a m a n M ot ha
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
MANS EYE SHOT OUT.
One of the Department of Justice Clerks Az.
saulted in a Car

Mr. Joseph A. Williamson, q clerk in the In
terror Department, who has been assigned 10
duty in the Department Of Justice, arrived Mon.
day night inv ashington from Cumberland, having
a Severe wound h the right eve, which he "a.
ceiTed through the car window at Harper's Ferry
during the stopPage OF the train at that point. 1t
is hard TO decide the ctchsrscter of the missile
that did the injury, though the physicians incline
to the opinion that II was bullet or other sub
stance projected from an air gun. Whatever the
missilefHas 1t was sent with great force as the
eye-ban is gone End the sight OF the eye entirely
destroyed.
MP Williamson has what he considers good
reasons for believing that an attempt on his life
was intended. 1t is stated that he saw two rough
looking customers get on the car at Sir Johns
Run, who eyed him closely on the way, and after
leaving Harpers Ferry theyvere missed from the
train. With this clue it fsto be hoped that the
detectives may be able TO unrsyeI the mystery
and It is intended, believe, to place the ease IN
thefI hands ct once. Meantime Mr.. Williamson
is sufferinR great pain aside from the unpleasant
prospect Of looking forward TO the entire loss Of
eieht In one eye, hnot the impairment Of vision IN
the other.
MI Williamson says that ever since his connec-
tion with the Wright case be has been threatened
with trouble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
THE FIREMEN.
Meeting Of the Commissioners-Esw Rules
The Case of Foreman Parish.

nesting OF the Comm11sloners-New Rulee-
The Case Of Foreman Parish.
The semimonthly meeting Of the Board of Fire
Commissioners was held last night, Commission.
ers Williams, TAFT, Thomas, Morgan and Reed
being present. The president, Mr.. Williams, &C.
cupied the chair.
The secretary read communication from Mr.
Miles, superintendent Of the fre-alarm telegraph,
In relation to the ineeency of the present system
of turning In alarms. He recommended that some
plan be formed and adopted for the cooperation
turning IN aiarms. he expisined the Easts Of or
time that is often unavoidable, and cited an In
stance Of the turning in o. Q tre-slarm when
nics.ion was referred to the telegraph Committed
communication was also read from DR.. Porter
of Georgetown, in regard to q bill for services
rendered In the amputation Of leg for John
Applications for positions in the fire depart
m 1 11T lorenzo hughes, John Grohe and Theo-
file.
The secretary read communication from VIM.
box under the new system Be PLACED az he foot
Of Seventh street. Potomac ferry. Mention was
msde Of the value Of steamboat property in the
vicinity, and the light expense that would be In
yolyed in connecting boxes at the wharves with
the wires at the box placed where recommended.
A Communication from Superintendent Miles
was read, in which he recited that his present
quarters were insufficient for the efficient work.
ing Of the Instruments under the new system,
ana requested InAt the Dlstrlct commissioners
be asked to furnish additional room, either In the
buildings occupied or the adjoining buildlngs
II was ordered that Recommendation for two
rooms be made.
Commissioner Thomas made o report, recon-
hending that Private James Barron be sus-
pended from duty, without pay, for one month,
for obscene language toward o citizen while on
duty; which was adopted.
Commissioner Thomas offered resolution that
any member Of the IRE department of the District
Of Columbia who should enter, while on duty
bar room or other drinking saloon, except for the
purpose Of extinguishing . fire, shall, upon infor
nation filed In the board by reliable citizen, be
subject to dismissal; which was carried.
The case OF Jos. Paris, foreman Of engine com.
pany No. j, against whom charges had been pre-
ferred for using insulting language toward Chief
Engineer Cronin and Assistant Engineer Brew,
on the 10th Of July, was reached. Mr.. Williams,
to whom the matter had been referred, submitted
his report. He had made an Investigation into
the matter, and the specifications had been virtu-
lilly admitted By the foreman. He declined, how
ever, to make any Recommendation TO the board
az to what action should be had.
A heated and lengthy discussion arose. and the
board seemed equally divided as to which side
was to blame the accused or accusers In the case.
Mr.. Thomas moved that the case be postponed,
and that full testimony be taken ct No. engine
house, at p. m. Monday, August %, and that It
be acted upon BY the board the same Monday
board adjournedf 80 -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
Columbian Cadets. "

On Tuesday evening last was organized the
a0ove-named military company. 1t is composed
principally Of youths from the northern portion Of
the city. They start with about thirty members.
AT their meeting last Tuesday night they elected
the Following officers: Captain, B. H. Baxter;
nrst lieutenant, Percy A. Plant; second Iieutent.
ant, Willis B. Msgruder; brevet second lisuten.
ant, John T. Kidwen; first sergeant, {. H ourand;
second sergeant, J. Z. Lowey; third sergeant, A.
O. Toueeda; fourth sergeant, James Duifey; ffth
sergeant, II. o. Boudinot; marker, Charles r
Plant. The boys express q determination to drill
and perfect themselves in military tactics, with
the intention Of taking part In the Centennial eel
eoration at Phiisdelphia, and will no doubt prove
quite success. The uniform adopted Is TO be
made Of cadet cloth, trimmed with red and gold
1t does appear that while all military feeling has
left the adults, the boys seem determined that
great celebration next year
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
DUBANPs FLOODED.
A Dozen Hungry Gentlemen Int.

a Dozen Hungry Gentlemen Interrupted.
Yesterday aftCrnoon, during tho hard shower,
seWer-pipe Of 0ubant's National dining saloon
burst, and the water backing in rapidly soon COW
cred the floor of the front room to depth Of three
inches. At the time Of the occurrence there were
q dozen CT more gentlemen in the back private
dining room, the floor Of which Is four inches above
the front room, eating their dinners. FOreseeing
that the water would soon be in the room they
occupied, lively race was started. 1t was Jaws
vs. water, and, though jaws worked hard, water
got the best Of it, and the hungry crowd were
forced py the rising water TO leave their unfin-
isheo dinners, and seek refuge in the private ss-
loyed the good things from which thew had fem.
porarily been so rudely driven BY the storm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
THE AVENUE PAVEMENT.
Proposition Of Mr.. Samuel Strong for the
Work,

Mr.. Samuel Strong, the we'll. known contractor,
yesterday transmitted the following to the Dis
trict Commissioners:
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IS, 1875.
To the Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia
GENTLEMEN: hereby propose to pave Pennsyl-
vani8 avenue with concrete pavement OF the same
material, equally as good, as that laid over the
Tiber on said svenue at Second street northwest,
for e. IS per square yard and will give sstisfac-
i've years. Or will agree, and hereby propose.
to pave the said avenue with wood pavement, Of
Georgia pine, six inch blocks, for g per square
yard, anu will give satisfactory security to keep
the same in good repair for eight years. The
blocks to be used to be Of the heart of the tree,
entirely free from sap and what is known as "ptch
pine" Or will agree, and hereby propose, to
pave the said avenue with my patent brick pave
ment for $3.50 per square yard, and will give sat
isfactory security to keep the same in good repair
for ten years.
viii further agree to complete that portion Of
said avenue lying between First street and FIJI
teenth street northwest within ninety days from
the date of contract, If awarded to me. All the
old material to belong to me, and to be removed
as fast as taken up.
In considering the above proposition, gentle
men, beg to call your attention 10 the fact that
the worK done by me for the late Board Of Public
Works has stood the test of two Investigations
without any fault being found with It or any por-
tion Of II, and no charge has ever been made
against me Of using poor material or procuring
Of the foregoing propositions are accepted, will
use the best materials and execute the contract in
q good and substantial manner. 1 will further
state that will pave any other street or streets
in this city, now paved with wood, on the same
terms and for the same prices as herein proposed
have the honor to be, gentlemen, your ODE
dent servant, SAMUEL STRONG.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
sAW.MILL ACCIDENT.
A Mans Right Hand Sawed and Crushed

The planning and saw-miIls of Messrs. N. q.
Draper & Co., No. 1884 q street, ct the intersec-
ton Of Ohio avenue, and Thirteenth streets,
seem to be fruitful in accidents but they are gen.
orally the result Of the carels,sness Of the parties
injured. 1t became notorious as the scene of the
death Of the colored man Moses whose wife re-
Gently agitated the Inhabitants Of W Rshington BIZ
her persistent efforts to commit suicide. Yester-
day morning, at about 10 O'Clock, W. James Le-
NOR, sawyer employed at the establishment
had his right hand badly crushed, sawed and
mangled by bringing 1t in contact with circular
saw while in motion. He was brought to the
office Of Dr.. q. Q. Cox, who sewed and dressed
his wound, when IL was discovered that his third
finger was ground to splinters and mince-meat
down to the second joint. Mr.. Lenoir is an indus
trious, sober man, with a large family, and de-
serves the sympathy Of the public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
SUDDEN DEATH.
A Residsnt Of aeorestown tha ,

A Resident Of Georgetown the Victim.
About $50 O'Clock yesterday morning Mr.. John
L. Brooks, Of Georgetown, died very suddenly at
his residence, No. 80 High street. AS he was as
cending the stairs to his bedroom he fell to the
floor on the landing and died Immediately. Coro-
ner Patterson was notified, and, assisted by Dr.
Kleinschmidt, held post-mOrfem ex animation of
the remains, and decided that death resulted from
disease Of the heart. Mr. Brooks was the son OF
the late Lewis Brooks, and was for several years
past In the grocery business at his fathers
old stand, on High street.
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Decent Orthopraphy.

10th Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Allow me to offer q criticism on q word
much nowadays in use, viz: centenary. 1t is not
only incorrect but 1t lie rather indecent to spell 1t
with . single 'n." 1t is formed from centun, enc
hundred, and GnnuS, q year, and should be writ
ten centenary. There is Latin word GHHs,
which means an old woman, and 1t has another
translation, which ought not to be uttered within
the IN" eompels us TO recognize ceRfUm and anus
as the radical constituents of centenary-a word
suitable only to an assembly OF hundred old
women or Of a hundred unmentiUnables; whereas
by duplicating the IN" we are supplied with
word descriptive of q one hundredth annual com.
memoration, and not suggestive Of indecorous
etymology. PURLEY
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SUIT AGAINST PULLMAN CAR COMPANY.
A Sick eolorsd Teacher Refused Admission in
0hio

Corie V. Fischer yesterday entered suit against
the Pullman Palace Gar Company, claiming ten
thousand dollars damages. General S. HenkIe
appears for the complainant, and the declaration
sets forth that the plaintiff, who is colored
school teacher in Mississippi while on her way TO
her home in this city, sick and under the care Of
her sister, was refused admission to q Pullman
car for the Baltimore and Ohio route from Gin.
ctnnatL She was therefore obliged to take an.
other car, and was compelled to forego the neces-
sary attentions which her sister was In the habit
of bestowing upon her. but which, owing to the
nature Of her disease, could not be attended to in
an ordinary car. She claims N thousand dollars
damaqes