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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-11-04
Compulsory Education.

The House branch of the late Oregon
Legislature passed compulsory educa-
ton bill. We have not asccrtained
whether it passed the Senate or not.
As the provisions of the bill are ex-
prcssive of the ideas of Oregon educa-
tors on this subject, we suhjoin sum-
mary of its leading features:
Children between the ages of 7 and
16 years, living in organized school
districts. shall be sent to school OF G
quarter in each year after the first Mon
day in April, 1877, or the parents or
guardians of each child not 80 sent shall
pay sum not less than $40, nor more
than S25 per annum to the school dis
trict. The directors of the district are
empowered to procure at the expense
ofthe district such text books as are
suitable for those who give notice that
they are unable to purchase such books.
Those who are excused from the opera
ton of the act are: l. Children men,
tally or physically disabled. 2. Those
who reside more than three miles from
the place where the school is kept, or
whose roads are impracticable. 3. Those
who send their children to school else
where. 4. Those who having attend
ed school Is months between the ages
mentioned and can read and write.
NOVEL READING.-Now 80 far as
the intellect is concerned there is a
question whether absolute idleness is
not at least as advantageous as the
reading of novels. There is probably
no condition of existence, ont of sleep,
which is so little an exercise Of the
mind as that of novel reading. The
person engaged in it sits without exer-
ton of any kind, and has a certain
quantity Of pleasant excitement poured
into him through the eyes. That is
all. lie is intellectually, no less than
physically, as passive as cup filled
from the pitcher. Unless he reads to
criticise and reflect, which is not the
case one time in thousand, he is sim
ply engaged in the LATEST possible sort
of pleasure-seeking. 1t might be bet
ter for him or her, intellectually as well
as physically, to be engaged in some
brisk bodily exercise, involving atten-
ton, Judgment, and care to avoid being
hurt. This, at least, would be tonic
while of all occupations novel reading
is most passive in its nature and relax
ing in its tendencies.-N. Y. Times.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-11-04

Our readers will thank us for the fol-
lowing sure preventive against hydro
phobia in dogs: "Boil three table
spoonsful of salt and an ounce of
carbolic powder in pint of water,
squeeze in lemon, and then let piece
OF meat simmer in the mixture to give
it attractive taste. Take out the meat,
and put the liquor in cool place.
Then while the remedy is cooling lead
the dog out behind the barn and shoot
him between the eyes with Il Remington
rife. One pint of the liquor will BE-
found enough for 100 dogs.
The value of the Centennial build
ings is estimated at $5,749,ooo, and
that OF their contents at $9,o7I,35o,
making total of $l4,S2o,35o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

The attention of the Senate Committee on
Rules is called to the fact that not a single
representative of a newspaper in Washing
ton has been awarded a front seat in the re-
porters' gallery. Those seats, IN every case,
have been given to representatives, of news
papers published outside of Washington,
ard most of them remain unoccupied ex-
cept on important occasions, when the re-
porters OF our city journals are compelled to
take seats in the rear OF tue gallery, where
they can hear but little and see less. There
is al injustice in this which ought to be cor
rected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

Gen. fitzpatrick evidently means to take
his own good time about coming before a
Congressional committee to tell what he
knows about Gen. Butterfeld and the New
York collectorship. The'fact is he has other
fish TO fry just now, and that he has a num-
Der OF lecture engagements to fill which
would be interfered with by a visit to Wash
ington. Last week the Sergeapt-at. Arms of
the House sent deputy to New York to
confer with the American lecture bureau for
whom Fitzpatrick is lecturing, but the bureau
refused to furnish list of his engagements
The agent OF the bureau, however, agreed to
forward the dispatch of the Sergeant-at-
Arms, but as the General is not bound to
obey such summons he will not probably
come "until he is good and ready, unless his
whereabouts are discovered and the sum-
mons Is personally served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
BOARDING.

BOARDING.
DLEISANT Rooms AND GOOD BOARD can
Il be obtained at 009 Mary lad avenue. a. mod
crate rates, IN q private family msy2!-3g~
METROPOLITAN HOIEL
w MONTHLY BO AID AT REDUCED RATES
msriS I'm GEO CAKE, Proprietor.
SiNGLE LODGING 8OOMS, 50 cents per night
- or FROM % to g per week; BOARD or MEALS
at reasonable rates, at No. as Pennsylvania ave-
nayls I'm
ENOR RENT-Very desirable newly furnished
q ROOMS, with first class Board. a. low rates
third door north Of n street, COS 18th ST north
west. feb26 7gE
NILLIKEH'S HOTEL, Come lo,. a.1 n a.,
lfE northeast, WdShtNgtOE, D. c., one 60 pare n a
Avenue, y, 9th and Il ID street cars
Transient Board 81 per day.
sRASR dlLLIKEH, Proprietor.
no bar. declD-.T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

HOlan, the convicted murderer Of James Fl.
Noe, must Gle the death. Although there
ought Lot 10 be doubt in regard TO his guilt
there are those who urge that he should not
ne hanged, because the evidence on which he
was convicted was clrcUmstantiai. II is adj
mittCd, however, that the condemned was a
common thief and burglar, and that he
seved several terms in the penitentiary. In
his death the soc. ETY. will lose but little; his
loss viii be the community gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

a Ii KINDS or eENTLEMKKs OATT-On
"A WEaRlk0 APPAREL oan be sold to lhe 80
beet advantage BY addressing or csllinf or gUeIrs
o1S street, bet 9Th ard 7th streets north ~rsf. a
Notes b. mall promptlT Attended t.. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

The male voters of Minneapolis, Mime
sofa, took very kindly to the innovation OF
woman suffrage at the election last Tuesday
Under new law allowing women to vote
for school officers about two hundred and
fifty women went to the polls in the town
mentioned, and were eourteously treated by
the men in attendance, who had decorated
the ballot boxes with flowers in honor OF the
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

EInEsT Dkkss SHIFTS MADE TO OBDEs
II OF the very best osterisl, IN the most eleesss'
nanner, for - IS. Perfect satisfaction Crsrantrs
8niy sf.S for the VERY fINEsr DRaST
chlhTt, made 20 order, 81 the BRANCA bAbtI
tDgton. ID q.
msrl7- IRepl Nv. DARE. nGAser--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

The famous trotter, Goldsmith Maid, must
look to her laurels. In san Francisco, a few
days ago, she heather opponent by but three
seconds. Her time on this occasion, 2:I91s
is slower by more than five seconds than her
fastest time made last season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

Whist. Wbistl Stop talking, all you fol-
lows, discussing without knowedge who is to
be President. Murat Halstead, Sam BOwIes,
Harry W2ttersOD, Carl Schurz and David A.
Wells are in council In New York city on
this matter, and when they have settled it
they will let the people OF the country know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS,
CoRnER 10TH AND d sTREETs

MONEY LOANED or ADVANCES MADE on
valuable personal property to any amount, AID FOR
any tine de sired, on very reasonable terms.
Also, Goods sold on Commission.
At Private ssle-Nery Cheap-A large lot OF On
redeemed Pledges AID Commission Goods. new aud
. ccpd hand Every article fully warranted.
Ali business strictly confidential
The Oldest and the most reliable house iu the
city. InArl6 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

&c SATISFACTION" On PER BOTTLE Con
- sultstions free. at DR DaReYe, lis AZ
street, Colo Aviation BuilcingD Jyl.iom~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
SPRING DRY GOODS.
NEW SPRING GOODS.

Receiving new &c Splies caily. FANCY TREs
GOODS arTivlne-in ali the rev Abrics aud ityl
The Target ard che srest stock of BLACK Lks
NOhAlbs and ALPACAS 20 be found IN In GU
w. w. BURDErTE A Ce,
-u No ss- TN treeti.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
N EDICAL, dc.

MRS. hNHkTrA WILSON, an EKpsrtsHrsf F.
l'i male PBy>tctGH and lItdrifs caa still be
con1dt ntisllS consulted 725 och street north
We. She has no connection with any o. her Hrs.
Wilson. II er msdiCines safe and healthy. Mrs
" llson visits ladies at their own residences Ad-
vice free. Call or write sp5-6tT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
Reading Matter on Every Page
CIRCULATION OF THE STAR,
Sworn Statement.

The attention of the public is invited to
the following figures showing the sworn cir
culation of THE EVENING STAR on the
dates named-a circulation believed by COM
petent judges to largely eIceed TIA; Of oil the
OtheT daily papers in the city added together:
Dsfe. No. Of copies.
Monday, April 3.................. I4,65
Tuesday, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Is, 500
Wednesday" Observation-Disclosures. 1890
Thursday, 6............ 1920
Friday, 7..............l 1920
Saturday, observation-disclosures. 1880
Total Circulation for the Week. ..9I,5SJ
Average Daily Circulation. ,e9J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11
WE ARE SELLING CUR
DRY GOODS CHEAP.
CARTER'S, 707 Market Space.

I'VE, are selling an excellent Calico at sc posi-
lively not ever oIo dress pattern sold to each pur
mi. b snblims quality. at 50, rs, 2cl We have
a. stsry is5ge assOIm Mt Of new spring Dre,, Goods
ana W..l Dress GeOds, SIC Bls,k AIs.oi. double
FaeR Soc sn Bsck ees1 pure siIk Mohat
femsl fine, I5c besI Bed Ticking, q D.: On Linen
Cetion, CSC; Mems Dress 1irts EIDE Of "
lotion; Linen RCEOm do, csc very large assort-
meEi rev rsrasel,. ! IS IsO,iTs, a6o spiI.tr
TIRE o PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Rx-
et '~fn ay Tousd E. + fGu a.y
diss.l,Sd r II. Young al, ne authorized to set
t'e any Liabilities due b. said Tsll e 4 Young and
9" ltci all bile cUe The sad trm g, CPat sucn zs
tioa. T. ~ TayLOR
Nsshirg ton, April 10, 1875
It. II. YOUNG viii contact and continue the
u COZ ductei ny said Tay Ior Yauss. No a42 q IA
street northwest At the old stand, and will be very
SAILS ana Snail Profits Work q e %y0 descrrtisn
promptly attended to ard neatly executed. Give
apll 81. 4I2 9th, nesr K street r. northwest.
WATER FILTERS.
EKw STOCK.
GEO. WATTS d 60,
HOUSEFUBEISHING STORE,
s21 81 3I4 9TH street, shove Penn's avenue.
CABBAGE; .pp,,ovsn
CARRIAGES
On hand the largest assortment Of new st. lie
Isr lag Of every eesCriptiO Top and SY5RR
hO-t,p Busgies, Side Spar and EndEs$ty6E
SplLgs, PbPtons In great ysriety. jump -
seas, &c, &c, new and second hand ar popular
prices, al ROB'T III GKkHAM'S
Repository, $40 s14 8th street nor, Invest.
" Repairing promptly attended 20. apll 81
Il MBRELLAS AND PARASOLS Gov
BRED AND REPAIRED, ~
AT THE MANUFAoToRY,
splO2w o13 street northwest.
THE STEAMER HARBINGER Will LEAVE
rvF ne FL, I. n harf foot 18th street, S@A
ENEh1 hOhNING, at q m for
Po,omac Fisheries and Intermediate Ia sdin1,
freight and passen ger- tab en- at low est rates
anlO-r VI GREGG. Captain.
ICE 'kLAm. ICE CREAM
j. TAYLOR wishes 10 il form the public that bs
has opened an ZOE CREAM DEPOT at 1895 q
siTeet hoTthHe.t, where he will be 81 sd to furnish
an IN went ot good Ice Cream at the lowest cash
price. n. Borders taken to be served on sun
daJs. amin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-11

%E W WHITAKER
Wy G-E-vGi Cam anil Collection Azsaf,
No. 1l5 18th street, near Treasury Department
District Claims, Pension and Bounty Claims, a
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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02

The President OF the Democratic
Parish Committee OF Orleans this morn
ing, at the request CT several members,
calls q meeting Of the committee to
assemble Monday evening to consult
relative to the advisability of the re-
organization OF central clubs" This,
We fear, Is too early a period in the cam
patgn to begin this important work.
Little interest has as yet been awakened
In politics, and 1t would consequently
BE- impossible to obtain such represen-
tative meetings rs ought to do the
important work Of organizing the clubs.
This work, we believe, will be more
satisfactorily done when the canvass
begins to warm up, and oil classes Of
the community begin to manifest an in
terest. We cannot achieve a victory
IA the approaching fight without per-
tect unity and harmony, and unity and
harmony can be best obtained when all
elements Of the party can be brought
out and interested in the organization.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02
FRENCH JOURNALISM,
Emile olivier.

cincinnati Commercials Paris letter.
Much as we are accustomed to the
intense personality and the reckless au-
dacity of some French newspapers.
there are paragraphs printed in them
at election time which really exceed oil
that we have hitherto dreamed Of. Here
is portrait Of Emile Olivier, published
in q journal of great repute, last Sunday
morning; and the very journal which
produced it constantly abuses America
for Its unrestrained and indecent jour
nalism. Fancy Olivier reading this at
his breakfast table:
Emile Olivier, the beautiful Narcis-
sus. One must not cavil at nj. Olivier,
either for what he does or says. He is
quite unconscious of it all he fancies
himself SO charming, SO good, SO
spiritual, SO intelligent, SO highly edu-
Gated, that he does not even understand
the reproaches and sarcasms leveled at
him. He resembles O yearling child
that one should call an assassin because
he had just twisted q pigeons neck.
The infant would smile and demand the
pap-bottle. Such is M. Olivier, who,
despite his age, is as innocent as the
most innocent baby.
Look at him as he walks. Tall, near
sighted. nose in the air, mouth gaping,
talking to himself and looking at him
self in oil the mirrors that he passes, he
breathes conceit and self-content. M,
Olivier loves and esteems himself; he
he protests, he pardons him
self: he pats his own cheeks. He is the
personal pronoun i'm all its majesty.
simple and egotistical. 1t Is not he who
turns to suit the political breeze; it was
the breeze which veered around him."
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02
Death OF Mr.. Samuel Barnes.

The Angel of Death has again visited
us and sent to that bourne from
whence no traveller returns" another
dear friend Of ours and useful citizen Of
Louisiana, Mr.. Samuel Barnes. Three
days ago Mr.. Barnes was attending to
the duties OF his Office as cashier of the
Civil Sheriff; he was then the picture OF
robust health; to-day he lies cold and
still in death.
The deceased was born in this city In
the year 1885, and was only forty-one
years OF age at his death.
He had all the elements OF the gene
rous. kind and chivalrous gentleman in
his composition, and naturally had a
host Of intimate personal friends, to
whom, by his eminently social and ge-
NAL qualities, he was much endeared.
During the late war Mr.. Barnes served
with credit as an officer OF one OF our
Louisiana artillery regiments, and was
much respected by oil who came in con-
tact with him for his capacity, his kind
ness Of disposition, and his gallantry
AS member Of the Fire Department
he took great interest in the Firemen's
Charitable Association OF this city, and
was always regarded by the members as
sterling friend Of the organization.
He leaves behind him wife and several
children to mourn his untimely demise.
ReQuiescGt in pace.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02

Grant is politically dead. Even the
Radical Convention of Mississippi ig-
nored him. 1t is now pretty certain that
We are to have change Of Administra-
tion at least, and there is something OF
hope In that. The bloody shirt, too.
seems to have lost its sacred character
With the negroes. With Morton howl
ings over the Mississippi election still
reverberating in the air, the Mississippi
Convention was against him too. The
more intelligent negroes in the South
arc awakening to the fact that they
have only been used and abused by the
republican party: that they have been
made the instruments to rob and ruin
the South. and that though they accom-
pl1shed the ruin Of the whites they have
ruined themselves also. The negroes
nave been the miserable dupes of "a
neartless and unscrupulous set of poli.
ticiAns heading the Republican party as
ser lived, and we believe they are be.
4lnutng to see how it is.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02
UNION AND CONCENTRATION.

Concentrated and united effort OF our
own people is alone needed to secure for
this city it's present greatest need, to
wit: Railway connections with the
northwestern section OF this State and
Texas.
The sense OF this people has been
strongly expressed in favor of the plan
of the New Orleans Pacific. 1t has been
50 expressed. on account of the advan-
tages of the route, Of its operation. to
arrest the diversion of the trade Of the
most productive and populous portion
of this section to st. Louis. and Of its
practicability. and of the method
adopted by the management It has
been made evident to our people that
this plan is within their capacity, that 1t
can be carried out, and that quickly.
These propositions being conceded. will
our people suffer themselves to be d.
vided and weakened by discussions OF
side or preliminary questions Such
discussions will only divide them
on q question which demands
united and concentrated effort to
effect the result which interests all.
The early completion of railway
connections between Texas and the
navgable waters of the Red River will
pour into our city an enormous amount
OF produce now drawn to st. Louis and
Northward. or cotton alone 1t is esti-
mated that at least 100000 bales will
thus reach our city, which by railways
northward and southwark are diverted
to st. Louis and Galveston. Then. too,
the large crop of wheat from Northern
Texas, harvested and sacked several
weeks earlier than the Northern crop,
will be hurried thither for expectation.
The immense cattle product of the
broad, natural pastures of Texas will
seek this market by a mode Of trans
portation which does not involve the
great waste and loss Of weight conse-
quent upon its long driving and sea voy-
age to which the animals are now sub
jected.
These three articles alone must give a
great addition and impulse to our com
merce. Every class Of our people will
derive some benefit therefrom. The
costs of living will be reduced. Popu-
lation will be increased All the trades
will be enhanced The proceeds OF
these products will be expended here.
Thus will Texas, the whole of Texas,
and the adjacent portion OF our own
State, be indissolubly bound to New
Orleans by common interests and SYM
pathies. Certainly no thoughtful oiti-
zen can fail to perceive that with such
results new era of prosperity must
dawn upon New Orleans. The begin
ming of such an era will date from the
completion of the New Orleans Pacific,
and that contamination only needs the
union and concentration of effort on
the part of our people.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02

! We regrct to have to chronicle the
death, at the age Of flfty-flve years, Of
our esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr.. J..
Leisy, we'll known in our commercial
circles as one Of the largest cotton
buyers In the city. Though not an
American citizen by birth, he had made
this his country Of adoption, and resi-
dence OF thirty years In our midst had
'completely identified him with our ideas
and interests. His intelligence, honesty
Of purpose and straight forwardness
had won him the confidence of our COM
munity, and he was valued director in
several Of our leading financial institu-
tions. In private life he was a true
friend and a devoted husband. All
those who knew him mourn his loss
and sympathize with his bereaved
widow.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02
The Grand Centennial bazaar

New Orleans ladies have the reputation every
where. abroad as well as at home. of being able
to get up the most recherche and enjoyable re-
unions fairs and exhibitions. and in this respect
as well rs in many others they will vie success
fully with the ladies OF any other city in Europe
or America.
Especially competent to devise entertainments.
at once interesting and elegant. and arranged in
every detail in such a manner as to make their
visitors feel perfectly at home are the ladies of
the Southern Methodist Churches Of this city.
Those who have had the pleasure Of attending
any of the entertainments given in the past by
any Of the Methodist Churches in this city will
require but little urging to be present at the
grand Centennial Bazaar. which Is to be held on
the Ath. Sth and 9Th inst. at the Odd Fellows
Hall. for the benefit Of the Sea Shore Camp
Ground. Tickets only Atty cents.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02

Will Mr.. Frank Morey. member OF
Congress from Louisiana. be pleased to
rise up and explain the nature Of the
services he rendered in Washington to
the North Louisiana and Texas Rail
road Company. for which they paid him
q fee OF eleven thousand dollars. We
have right to PROFOUND this question
70 Mr.. Mercy, because he is public
servant, and the people of Louisiana
arc stockholders to the amount OF 81
$4,000 In that railroad company. II
Mr.. Morcy will not rise up and explain
this small transaction, we would re-
spectfully suggest to Gen. Gibson, Mr..
Levy and Mr.. Ellis the propriety Of in
ferrogating Mr.. Morey about 1t upon the
noOr OF the House OF Representatives
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-02
WHAT WILL THEY DO WITH uT7
A suggestion as Ia a Disposition to be
Made Of the surplus Alabama Fund.
New York Herald.l

New York Herald
One of these days Mr.. Waite, OF the
British Parliament, intends to ask Mr..
Bourke, an Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs, mOmentous question, appa-
rently in the interest OF some OF the
insurance companies on this side who
want to get at the money paid on ac-
count of Alabama claims. He intends
to ask the British Government whether,
out Of fifteen million dollars paid by
England on account of Alabama claims,
the United States has still ten million
dollars in hand for which it can
find no owners. Naturally, the
Government will tell him it does
not know, and that ii we have
such money it is none OF their business,
inasmuch as they have paid the judg-
ment Of q court i'm that respect and
know no process by which to go behind
that judgment. But as our Govern
ment has, In the distribution OF the
Alabama money, assumed o stricter
standard than the court did which made
the award, it appears there Is very
considerable surplus that the Govern
ment scarcely knows what to do with.
Here is suggestion for the dispo-
sition of the money: Divide it between
a proper number of our greater col
leges, with the condition attached
that 1t be used to establish in each
chairs for the more thorough study
OF international law and the prin-
ciples Of arbitration between nations.
It may prove in that way pretty
nest egg for the nation. and bring us
home In the future many millions OF
verdicts against others, besides saving
us the millions we might otherwise
spend in wars It might also prevent
putting the nation again in the position
In which it was placed on the indirect
claims. There should be an especial
course Of study to urge the importance
In every case of making all claims In ar
filtration several millions larger than
the losses were. By that means the en-
dowment OF chairs can be kept up, and
our arbitration schools will grow and
their fame will fill the world. Scholars
will come to them from oil countries
even from England,and thus we may
yet reform John Bull out of his own
DOcket