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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
LAWYERS FEES.

To THE EDITOR OF rHE HERALD
have become quite interested in tho controversy be-
tween Mrs. Sinclair and Mr. O'Conor rs published In
the HERALD A question have long wanted to see
started in the HERALD-to wit: What the limits OF
lawyers feess Can you tell US how much money in
fces allowed by courts and otherwsc has been paid
or demanded by attorneys in the Tweed cases One Of
lawyers here claims have lost $40 by Tweeds
escape He argued notion and all he received was
the paltry sum of $4,000.
Now, If country lawyers" bill SAC 900 in that
case, what did you New York lawyers receive
demands You could not put your reporters In a bot
Ter field than that OF working up" of the large
fees that have been allowed IN your city, and give the
fruits oil their labor to the public great many Of
them would throw MI. OConor's bill In the shade
see the court allowed set Of lawyers Ia Tweed
one per cent extra lees The So 900 900 SUIT,
which, II appears to US was quite snug sum, and,
after being added TO the regular fees have becn
very fair amount TO take IN; - but what tho
regular lees N the case and what the amount of
after the lawyers are all pad how much will lhere DO
left Tor the city FathersY
Now, Mr.. Editor, paper has accomplished much
toward knocking cxtoron IN every shape the head
Ms tho HERALD You do not always carry your point
New York street nuisance) but your endeavors
show the public you at ali times with them In every
REFORM Now try and give n law to limit these ..cx-
tortionatc fees and know you will gain the thanks
Of nine tcnths Of the public outside OF tho profession
for so dong. HECTOR
SYRACUSE, April 10, 1876
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
THE CENTENNIAL IN BRooKLYN.

The brooklyn Centennial Union, composed OF the
Brooklyn German choral societies. schuctxen and rur
ncr organizations held meeting al tho club house IN
Brooklyn yesterday Afternoon when the reports Of The
different committees IN reference the projected cole
uration OF the Centennial Brooklyn we're received
IRON which y appeared that extensive arrange
ments Tor that event are being made the festivities
VIII occupy two days On tho ovo OF che Centennial
the festival wM - inassusatsd " sssshlohs psoosD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
GERMANS AND THE CENTENNIAL.

meeting Of delegates Of tho German singing 90
clothes OF Hudson county New Jersey was held ysstcr
day afternoon in Germanla Hail. Jersey City Heights,
70 make arrangements for a grand centennial demon
stration Thirteen societies have thus lar joined
movement, exclusive Of Hoboken, which viii furnish
fully one half the entire number
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
PIGEON SHOOTING.
Mr. HOWARD 8. JAFFRAy WINS 4 HANDICAP
SWEEPSTAKES IN LONDON
From the London Morning Post. April lol

From the London Morning Post. April lol
There was = large attendance In the Gun Club en-
closure Saturday. April s, and the weather being
remarkably fine, long and pleasant afternoons sport
enjoyed The chief event optional 81
f5 handicap sweepstakes for f2O cup At 1--WE birds
each, for which there twcntyeig competitors
Mr. Howard 5. Janray, well known American won
by killing all his birds and Ave in tho ties with
OF Purdys central fires Captain Forester Leighton
and Mr.. Hopwood shooting well up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
YACHTING NOTE.

Yacht Meta, N.Yy.C., Mr. William +. Isclin, from
New Rochelle passed Wholesome yesterday. route 70
Now York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
FUNERAL OF TIMOTHY DARCY.

The funeral Of Timothy Darcy. the National Score.
tary OF the Ancient order OF Hibernans who died on
Thursday last took place yesterday afternoon from No
90 Centre street The deceased has member or d.
years. and has been repeatedly elected the occ Of
National Secretary OF the organization for years by The
annual Convention. The remains were enclosed In
handsome rosewood caskct, mounted with silver, the
plate bearing the following inscription
TIMOTHY DARCY.
bod April 20 1870
Aged ~ years, month, 20 days
Among the floral tributes q very handsome cross
OF imortellcs aDd tuberoscs, presented by Division
a. Ancient Order of Hibcrnans Several divisions Of
tho Ancient Order OF Hbernians In this city attended
the funeral, and there In line also delegations
from the organization In Jersey City and Brooklyn.
The societies accompanied the remains TO Calvary
Cemetery where alter the usual religious rites had
boon performed, the intcrmcnt took place
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Some IL sweepstakes also decided. The FIRST,
with nine shooters. was won by Mr. Charlton Adams
killing Jour in SUCCESSION and the second nine
teen was also carried of by the gentleman. For
the third there were twenty-five shooters and tho pool
was divided by Captain Gordon Hughes and Mr..
Walmisley after killing six each without miss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
THE REVIVAL.
Ge.tlas Eeetinv.

The prayer meeting held yesterday morning
ia Calvary Baptist church was well attended, In
spite Of the tsmpestuous weather. After singing
aad prayer, Mr.. Hammond read q portion Of the
fourth chapter OF IL Corinthians, and showed
the absolute necessity of all Christians turning
Themselves continu lily to G I'D, Ia order that
they might see the light of the spirit which was
blinded by the god Of this world, who strives to
throw distractions in our way and to produce
feelings Of indifference and dissension, so as 10
retard the progress Of the work.
HUMILITY is NECESSARY
for w. so that we can approach inQlirers tenderly
and lovingly, and magnify not ourselves but
God. Faith, as Spurgeon has remarked lives 10
the region OF miracles, and although some OF his
bearers might have thought that many Of his
within the last few days there had been, as ali
knew, Just as wonderful manifestations here as
any he had related, and the reason lay simply
in the fact that our increase of faith had ele-
waited us into higher region, and crowned US
with the fruits Of diligence and faithfulness.
A plumber Of requests for prayer were then
read, among them being for class in E-street
very wicked town in Kansas, for an Incorporate
husband, and for five members of an intemperate
family. a number of short addresses were then
gwen nap an Hss SS i ss
at the Calvary Baptist church, conducted by Rev.
Charles Mclean, one OF Mr.. Hammond's Scottish
boy converts.
church was crowded. and was addressed by Mr..
Hammond, II. p. Adams, Of Baltimore, and Mr..
An oren.air meeting will be held this morning
at IL o'clock at the corner Of Seventh street aud
Pennsylvania avenue, and the Bible reading
meeting in the Calvary Baptist church at 1880 a.
N: AZ Z ?: m; an oIen sa meeting VIII take
N streets. In the evening the usual meeting will
be held in the Congregational church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
AN OUTRAGEOUS AT.
a Lady Visitor in the City Assaulted aad
Robtea of Her Pockst-hdok on the Street.

a Lady Visitor in the City Assaulted aad
Robtea of Her POckst-hook on the Street.
On Wednesday night, about O'Clock, while
Mrs. Rachael Fort, Of Mount Airy, Carroll
county, Maryland, who is visiting III the family
Of Mr.. @. 7. Candy, grocer, corner of Sixteenth
and n streets, was returning to her residence BY
way Of Fourteenth street she was assaulted and
robbed by three colored r0ughs. One CT them
approached her from the front and dealt her q
sudden blow, which staggered her, while an &C
complete from behind her grabbed f.: her pocket
book, which was prosruding from the pocket of
her oyerskirt. Having secured the booty the two
fed, followed by a third cOmrade.
Mrs. Fort alter recovering sufficiently made
her way to Mr.. Canby's residence. where the
facts were soon communicated TO Oticer Oliver,
who turned them into the station house. Oficer
W. II. West took the matter In charge yesterday
morning, and having obtained q description OF
the head devil Of the outrageous act, made his
way to "Hells Bottom" in search Of one Of the
most notorious scsmps, known as Jim Adams,
who answered the description.
West found him sporting in bran new pair OF
shoes, smoking a Havana, and giving all the
evidence Of having raised q stake. With COM
mendable promptness he took the young villain
in tow, and soon had him in the presence Of Mrs.
He was Immediately locked up for an Interview
with Judge Smell this morning. Jim at once
blew on his accomplices, who proved to be FelIn
Gray and Dewitt Fraser, and Oficer West soon
gave them Accommodations with their friend In
the tombs.
1t is alarming to think of such outrages being
perpetrsted on ladies In the public streets almost
before sunset, and the energy and skill with
which Of1cer West handled the case cannot be
too highly commended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Kindergarten for Bab;sJ.

A goodly numoer Of very intelligent-loo
ladies assembled at Miss Pollock's kindergarten,
No. 7Os Tenth street, Monday to hear Mrs.
Louise Polloekis Introductory lecture on the
adaptation Of the kindergarten method to the
training of children from earliest infancy at
home. Mrs. P. read short Introductory essay
on the general subject Of the proper training Of
children, with an extract from o work by Miss
Peabody, the pioneer of kindergarten culture In
this country, and then proceeded to give practi-
cal examples Of the very first exercises to be
ueed with infants to attract their attention, and
lay the foundation for combining instruction
with their amusements, which is the distinctive
characteristic Of FToebeI's system. She illus
trated this in q most interesting manner with
her own little daughter, making use Of some
pretty little songs which she had translated
from the German. Among those present we
noticed hon. ]. Sheakley IN. q. from Pennsyl
vanis) and family, Rev. ]. S. TreveIl OF Pitts
burg, q veteran and enthusiastic advocate of the
kindergarten; 2. Richards, ex-superiutendent of
public schools; Mrs. Richards and others-al OF
whom expressed their satisfaction afterwards
and their admiration of the specimens OF kinder.
garten work done by Miss Pollock's scholars
Mrs. Pollock gives her second lecture at the
same place at p. m. to-day, and will form ella IS
for instruction. All interested IN the subject are
cordially invited TO be present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
7HE DIS rRICT CODE.
Defects that Require Remedy in the Interest

TO the Editor nf the National Republican:
SIR: Chief Justice Cartier decided yesterday
that there Is no law in the District Of Columbia
to punish a dishonest attorney who collects money
for his client and converts 1t to his own use and
benefit. The judge held that the Revised
Statute applicable to embezIlement is restricted
in its terms to clerks and servants Of private per-
sons, or copartnerships, and to officers, agents,
clerks and servants Of corporations.
The connection OF attorney and client has
always been regarded in England and this coun-
try as the most sacred relation that can subsist
between man and man, and any dereliction on the
part Of an attorney has been treated as fragrant
abuse of confidence and o heinous ofense that
merited cond1gn punishment.
In this city attorneys and claim agents of all
kinds and degrees of respeetability and tnfamy
are as numerous as frogs In Egypt, and q 1der the
defective condition Of the law they are licensed
TO abuse the confidence OF their clients and rob
and swIndle them out of their money.
A brace OF shys:ers have recently been detected
in collecting more than fifty claims in a single
Department Of the Government, and appropri-
attng every dollar OF the proceeds to their own
use and benefit, and yet the confidIng claimants
who ntrusted their interests TO these parties and
expected to be treated with the utmost good faith,
deeming them honorable mes, have been swlndIed
out Of their money, and are afforded no redress by
law.
This atrocious system Of .legalized robbery
should be forthwith broken up, which can only be
done by amending the statute as to render at
torneys, agents, trustees, and other persons act
ing in fdueiary capacity, who shall convert to
thei, OVID use OF benefit property intrusted to
them, amersbie TO the charge of emoezzlement,
and punishable by fius md Imprisonment. The
sTeFs Should at once provide remedy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Porous Plsstsrs.

Porous plasters have been much improved re-
Gently In BEssos's CAPcIsE PLASTER, BY .
new method Of treating the rubber 60 that It
contains more electricity than formerly, one Of
the qualities for which . porous plaster has been
especially valued and by the addition Of Cap
cine, which CAUSES the plaster TO act immedi-
ately and makes Il the most reliable remedy
known for colds, rheumatism, lameness Of the
back and mfseies. kidney complaint, or any or
the diseases for which . porous plaster or lini-
ment has BEEN used. The manufacturers are
pleased TO barn that there IL Q large class Of
conscienticus druggists who, having become con-
WINGED OF the great merit OF BESsos's CAPcISs
PLAsTERs recommend It in preference TO all
others. iOf such are E. Drehn, Newark, N. J.;
Chss. Althan and n. NJ. Cook, Brooklyn, N. Y:
ThomI,son, Lilly s. Co., Baltimore, Nd; Robert
Powers, Richmond, Va. Vincent, Of Broadway,
BrooEyn, says she recommends no other;i'
Quick & Berry. Terrs Hsute, Ind, say "they
they are much superior TO ordinary porous
Plasters;" Cole Flynn, Danville, Va, say
f.they have given satisfaction IN every case:" W.
T. Weber, Springfield, Mass, says, "Thsy con-
stitute an advertising medium In Themselves"
Thus speak many others. The manufacturers
gists, acting from pecuniary motives, as not 90
large o profit 10 made on them as on ordinary
porous plasters, hate used their influence TO psr-
suade their customers to substitute some other
article In place Of BENsoS's CAPcISg PLASTER.
When you ask for BESsos's CAPcIsE PLASTER
be sure you get nothing else; Price; Is cents.
Pharmaceutical Chemists. New York
For sale By Drew Gibbs, ID. p. Hickling, z.
5. Ferguson, L. q. Bishop and y. Stott 3 Co.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
n.rrisre Of Rev. ". 1. McKsrnsy.

Notwithstanding the Indictment weather, a
large audience assembled at the Metropolitan
NJ. E. church at noon yesterday, 10 witness the
,nuptiGlS Of Rev. W. l. Mckinney and Miss
Sirris P. Birch. The ceremonies were performed
BY Rev. ]. P. Newman and Rev. W. F. Speake,
the Presiding elder Of the Washington district
in Warrington as the pastor Of the Mount Zion
N T. CHURCH, which he has served with great
aeeeptaIe during the past year. The bride Is
TIE accomplished and youngest daughter OF
Henry Birch, esq, who is one Of our most popu-
lar citizens. She Is q lady Of more than ordinary
culture, possessing in addition TO finished edu,
cation natural grEces and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
which have rendered her the centre Of large
circle OF warm friends. The personal piety
which supplements her general amisbility and
socable nature, especially fits her for the wife Of
Christian minister. Aheraccepting athousand
.iongrntuIations from their admfring friends tue
Apply couple started for Northern tour, fol-
wed By the best wishes Of all who know them
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
A Card from Prof. J. P. Sampson.
WASHINGTON, d. O., NJ arch l6, 1875
70 the Editor of the National Republican:

WASHINGTON, ID. o., arch l6, 1875.
70 the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: Please let me say to my friends, through
your paper, that although ambitious Of popular
favor with the com munity, and not insensible TO
Its kindly recognition, do not aspire to become
q delegate to the National Convention ut Cincin-
natl, and hence am not q candidate. My object
In attending the meeting "Wednesday evening at
OIarke's hall was not intended as q bid for the
nomination but to advise harmony between con-
tending factors, to prevent the discord that
might arise from sending two delegstio /
have heard the names Of DR.. Bowen, Hon. John
f. Cook, DR.. Purvis, Hon. ]. NJ. Langston and
several others suggested, either Of whom would
vote right and reflect creditupou the community.
The nomination Of Mr.. Brooks is not made in a
patronizing sense, as intimated by the opposi-
ton but is done as an act of justice, recognizing
the merits Of one who has had the moral courage,
like the old Horace Greeley Tribune, to meet
squsrely and fairly Issues Involving the rights Of
the humblest citizen, and educating the public
mind so as to create sentiment that Will give
security to Republican principles
Respectfully, J. P. SAMPSON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Billiard Exhibition.

A select party of gentlemen were IN attendance
las: evening, by invitation, a. the Arlington bill
liard.room Of the Arlington hotel, to witness an
exhibition Oi skill in the manipulation of the
baAs BY Mr.. Louis Shaw, the champion Of the
Western and Southwestern States, the badge for
which honor he now wears. The gentleman is
below the.medium heig ht that estate is sup
POSED to be entitled to, but nevertheless pos
sesses other advantages that overbaIsnce this
defect, if such 1t can be termed. In the exhibi
tion last night he demonstrated beyond contra
dtctIon that he has few equals at the
game and that he can cope with the
pest players with even chances for success. His
fspcT shots were many Of them, new and dficult
10 Execute but to him there appeared no impos-
sibilIties in efectng csroms or making the called
shots. He comes to this city to remain permit
nently, and will be with Messrs. Sclnlon and
Geary, who open the "Ooliseum Rooms" corner
OF Sixth and c streets northwest, mex: Monday
night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Knights Of St. Dominic.

The knights of st. Dominic held meeting
last night at st. Dominics hall, corner Of Sixth
and streets, at which the following officers
were elected: Jas. Collins, commander; NJ. L.
O'ConnelI, first deputy; Jas. ]. Hayre, second
deputy: Jas. Sullivan, third deputy; Andrew
Baldwin, almoner; Thos. King, secretary; Pat
rick Tyne, financial secretary; Jas. Kelley,
standard bearer. This Is q young and very
promising society, composed Of some of our best
young men, and in the parade to-day they will
present 8 very creditable appearance in their
the chairman Of the regalIa committee, Mr.. J. J.
HsyTe, for his energy IN procuring so handsome
q uniform for the Sir Knights.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
NEwBERN VS.. WASHINGTON.
Legality Of Slave .MarIiagss-'squirs Lock.
wood Wins the Case,

Yesterday an important case was argued
before Justice Wylie, in the Equity Court, that
Of Newbern w. Washington. The complainant
had ssked for the assignment Of dover In the
estate Of her deceased husband, the defendant
demurring because Of unpaid trusts, and on the
overriding by Justice Olln had demanded strict
proof OF marriage. Upon profit was shown that
the complainant was the second wife, and was
married in accordance with the slave laws of
North Carolina, and that she removed to this
District with her husband AFTER the passage of
the act Of 1866 regulating the marriage Of coiored
persons in the District Of Columbia. Justice
Wylie ruled that the marriage Of the petitioner
was legslized by the statute, and that she was
consequently the heir TO the whole estate, tho
first marriage never having been legalized and
the second marriage without issue. Belva A.
Lockwood, esq, appeared for the complainant,
and George E. Appleby, esq, for the defense.
This was 0 novel case Of Importance. some SO 0l0
being involved. The complsinsnt's counsel de-
serves much credit for the ability which she ex.
hibited in the conduct Of this case. Some time
since the complainant was elected from,the prem
ises in litigation, but since the strong Of the
law has interposed itself she will soen be REIN
stated In possession thereof.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Avsluabls Discovery.

Dr.. O. W. Benson, practicing physician at LOG
North. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much attention to nervous diseases) has
discovered that extract Of celery and cbamomile
combined, in certain proportion, invariably
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
yous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
nets This is Q triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
by mail. He prepares it IN pills, at 50 cents per
box The Doctor Is largely known and highly re-
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age free to any address, and sold by all whole
sale, and retail druggists In Washington, George
town and Alexandria
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Habess Corpus.

Nv. Wheat, charged with having embezzled
Sos belonging to q citizen of Virginia, was ar.
rsigned before his Honor Chief Jastice Cartier
in the Circuit Court yesterday. After hearing
the facts In the case, his Honor decided that the
prisoner was Illegally deprived Of his liberty,
and ordered his immediate discharge. The de
fendant was warmly congratulated by his friends,
his counsel sdmonishing him that had the ofiense
occurred In Virgins, where there was q Law
which applied 70 his case, he would not have
gotten OF thus lightly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Catarrh, DEAFNESS and Affection Of the Ears
Cured.
Dr.. Hartley submits the following testimonial
without comment:

WASHINGTON, d. O.. Feb. rs, 1870.
My attention having been attracted to q testi
monial from Rev. Mr.. Domer, the distinguished
pastor of the English Lutheran church, Eleventh
and streets. this city certifYing to the remark
able cure Of an affection Of the ear BY DR.. Hart
ley, / concluded TO try the Doctors skill In o
case Of catarrh Of very aggravated form, from
which had suffered for many years past, which
oped every symptom Of consumption. i am
happy 70 state that Dr. Hartley has effected
complete and radical cure, removing every ves-
lungs, and am now as healthy and can hear as
perfectly as at any former period OF my life. DIR.
Hsrtleys remarkable success In my case justi-
mes this testimonial, and he has my best thanks,
with more substantial evidence Of my apprecls-
uon.- j. HENRY CARROLL, -
Dr.. Har.lsy's once d sas = Iilsst nsrssNssi.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
Real Estate Sales.

F. Miller Co., real estate agents, No. 9l5
T street northwest, have sold for Renna Long lot
K, in T. W. Jones' subdivision of square 7S2, i'm
proved by three-story brick house; lot 50, of
]. F. Fishers subdivision Of square 3T5, TO q.
p Dodge, for IS, 900; lot H, in Whitney and War
ner's subdivision Of square 355, improved by
three-Scory brick house, to ". A. Cunnin9h am,
for &C. 600; lot of Stools subdivision OF square
eez, improved by q three-story brick house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17

The Commissioners Of the Distric: have replied
to the chairman Of the Senate Committee on the
District of Columbia, recommending concrete as
the most desirable material for the new pave
ment for Pennsylvania avenue. This Is IN co.,
sonance with Lieut.. Hoxie's report of last fall
and his estimates Of the cost, and the proportions
OF the same which should be borne by the citizens
and by the Government respectively are also re-
iferafed-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-17
A Gard.
wAsHIsGrox, d. O., March 1s, Il

WAsHINGToN, ID. q, March 10, lSib.
TO the Editor of the National ReDabIfcan:
Sir: Referring TO the editorial OF the cowhiding
Of Mr.. Geo. Riggles yesterday, the reporter, with
out consulting me, has, by his report, placed Mr..
Rirgles in q terrible condition before the public.
aid mot sllege that he had taken undue advan-
taFe Of me, but had circulated offensive reports
about me, and i, without consulting my family,
took the matter into my own hands; and write
this 20 do Mr.. Rigglss what justice 10 in my
power. mrs. JENNIE SooTTNAE.