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A SRILLFCL SCOUNDREL. Some four
months ago Ebenezer Suser. a New trk. "
j., shoe dealer, jumped his bail lie lad be D
arrested OH "A charge OF obtaining prOpert "
under false pTetences. He was accOmpa ole A
In his flight from Newark by a married wO-
man, ard left his own wife behind. Ga Mon
day he was arrested IN Philadelphia and
brought 10 Newark. He procured bOndsmen,
and before the complalnants against him
could appear he effected his escape \ second
time + " " Herald 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

MARYLAND LEGIsLATURE.-In the senate
yesterday bill was read the second time
providing for taking vote in Montgomery
county III reference TO the redivISion OF the
county. In the house the chief portion Of
the session was consumed by Mr.. Donaldson
IL speech on joint resolutions In reference
TO assessing railroad property in the state,
aud specifically the Washington Branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The reso
vote, and the house ordered to be printed ten
thousand copies OF Mr.. DonaldsOn's speech
A bill 10 carry out the provisions of the reso-
lutlons were ordered 10 a third reading The
bill provides that there shall be no eXemp-
lion from state. municipal or county taxa
ton OF the capital stock of the Baltimore
ana ONO railroad or any OF It's branches or
OF It's real, personal or mixed property, and
the assent of stockholders of the company
TO this provision on or before October /, 1876
snail exempt said company from payment
ceipts on the Washington Branch of the
road, now payable To the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

"EMPRESS OF INDIA."-In the British
House OF Commons last night The bill ad-
ding the Empress of India TO the titles OF
Queen Victoria came up on its second real
ing. Mr.. Brooks, the home rule member
from Dublin. inquired whether in assuming
the title the Queen would extend amnesty To
the FeDian convictS. Mr.. Disraeli promise /
to answer the question after the bill was
passed. A motion was made to adjourn.
which was supported by Mr.. Gladstone. The
motion was rejected by vote OF Isl % 81,
and the Din passci lis second reating-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

ANOTHER CROOKED MAN COMES To
GRIEF.-ln the case of the government
against Samuel Thompson, OF Brownsville
Pa, who was indicted in Pittsburg for re-
moving spirits from the distilery without
paying the tax, the jury yesterday returned
verdict OF guilty on the first count of in
diciment. the penalty is three years i'm
pr sOnment ana n fine of - 900. About
$500 worth OF property belonging 10
i. oinpson has b.en seized for violation OF
the revenue law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

hhRRlsRU RG, March lu.-rhe Erie mail
ICrth THIS morning ran into a land slide
iNelVe feet nigh, Lear Georgetown, on the
Inc OF The Northern Central Railway The
engine. express, mail and baggage cars were
hadly damaged. Engineer FLANK Fireman
helger, aLd Express Messenger Kurt were
inquired IL Is reported that one passenger
was slightly hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

A CORRESPONDENT of the Woman'S jour
nal, writing from mid-ocean, asks: &C iu
there he nything more impressive than tliS
infinity OF space?' Nothing, we should say
nothing; unless il is TO walk four mile,
through a snow storm Ia see your girl an
then tiud another fellow making love 10 he /.
TAOY3rich T}fJye,fu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

CHICAGO CRooKED WHIsRYIrEs Who
WANT ToTELL ALL THY Know H esing,
Rhem and several OF the distiliers Indicted
by the grand jury I'm Chicago are attempting
10 make arrangements with the COVER lrnerr
20 plead guilty on some OF the caua's in the
Indictments against them. They nave held
numerous conferences with District AtiOrne v
Bangs, and rumors are prevalent IN at they
have made propositions 20 give evidence
valuable The government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE KENTUCKY CHANGERS EXCITED
The senate of Kentucky yesterday passed
IN bill Incorporating the National Grange,
a h headquarters at Louisville. One sena-
tor refused To vote for the bill, on the ground
;hat he would as soon vote TO incorporate
tre democratic or republican party. His re-
marks produced much excitement, as the
pItsent legislature Is composed largely OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE CASE OF MCkEE-At st. Louis yes
terday District Attorney Dyer filed in the
L. =. circuit court counter affi1avits to those
nled by the defense some days ago on a mo
ton for new trial in the Mckee case. The
principal affidavit is that OF Hugh f.. sum
meIs, of Pike county. In which he says the
statement made by Watson Foster relative
To his (SummCrsD conversation regarding
the Mckee trial and the guilt of Mckee are
wholly false and unfOunded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

Complaint AGAINST DISTRICT AT
TOkNEY DYER The documents in relation
To The court of inquiry ordered at the request
Of Gen. BabcoCk, and afterwards dissolved
when he had been indicted at ST. Louis, were
yesterday presented in the House of Repre-
seniatives. Major Gordon, Judge advocate
in letter to The Attorney General, com.
cutting attorney, in neglectiDg to supply him
with the evidence 10 sustain the charges, the
list OF witnesses, ana other documents i'm
peratiVeiy necessary, and without which the
court Of inquiry could not have proceeded 10
'ry the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

INSANITY on THE Northumberland
ly il has been asserted by those in position
TO know that il sanity in all its various
forms and phases is rapidly increasing In
our midst. The records of Bellevue hospital
show that there were received into that in
stitution between the LIST of January last and
the 9Th of March sixty-two insane patients,
in addition TO sixteen persons who had at
tempted 10 commit suicide. Assuming that
these sixteen were also insane, as many will
affirm, there were seventy eight persons of
unsouDd mind admitted into this one insti-
tuition in the space OF sixty-seven days, or
more than one day.-M p Herald 9Th
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ROCHESTER,, y. Y, March I0-The failure
Of Eastman Colby, lumber dealer OF Brock
port, y am ounctd. Liabilities 500 600. az
sets S2r0 coo.
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l2f New noefars

PHILADELPHIA. Marcn la.-The annual
commencement of the medical depa rtfnent
OF Inc university of Pennsy lvauia was held
To-Day at the Academy OF Music in This civ.
lOlal number OF degrees con ferred. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

The HUDSON OPEN.-All the ice In the
HCdson north OF New York is on the move,
except slight gorge at Stuyvesant. All the
Vi per HUDSON steamers will probably co n
utDce running next week. A boat could
push through 10 Albany with but little diff
Guilty. Navigation may be considered per-
maneDtlY opened for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

A WEALTHY MANS Son IN PAUPYR,s
GRAVF-The body OF Franklin Ford, wno
was killed in a drum ken Tight by John Haney
mans parents are said TO be wealthy aud re-
spected residents OF Oneida county, N. Y.
and on learning of their sons disgracefui
death they DECIDED not 10 claim the remains.
Ford will probably be buried In a pauper's
graye.-lN " Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

CHIEF JUSTICE RYAN, of Wisconsin, de
cideS that women cannot become lawyers in
that state, and he says he is glad of II, be-
cause 1.-The bar is not the pla ,e for the exer-
else of a woman'S REGULAR qualities or for
the preservation Of her puri v"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

Mr.. CHRIsTIANCY has taken TO himself a
light springy step; and 1t annoys him ex-
ceedingly To have a man stop him on the
street with the remark, "HaIn't got over
them rheumalics yet, hey?"-tR chester
Dfgn
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RELIGToMANIA-Atn nine O'clock yester.
day morning Edwa rd l.. Williams, q cOiorel
porter, aged nineteen Years. was seen upon
the steps in front of Mr.. Bergns building
corner of 2lSt street and 18th avenue. Upon
the lapel of his coat was the picture of our
saviour, and he wore an Old fashioned sabre.
He seemed greatly excited, and, when ques-
TONED, replied That he was convert u
Moody and Sankey, a soldier OF the cross,
and that his mission on earth was to slay
Mr.. Bergh for cruelty TO human beings
Ofhcer James Brennan, OF the 18th precinct,
took him TO Bellevue hospital, where IL was
asce rtained that he was laboring under a re.
ligious mania. 1t is believed that he will re-
cover his reaSOn.-l ". Y Herald 9th.
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SThe treasurer of the Centennial board
OF finance at Philadelphia acknowledges the
receipt of $500 geo, being the first instalment
OF the Congressional appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

FINALE SUFFRAGE IN lowA.-The joint
resolution providing for female suffrage
failed to pass the senate yesterday by a vote
of yeas %, NAYS "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

COMBINING TO SAVE SOULS.-The pastors
OF the Methodist, Baptist, Presby terrain, and
reformed churches OF Jersey City have uni
ted with the Young Mems Christian Associa
ton in calling grand union revival SER
x-.fn
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AS THE QUEEN OF ESGLAND'S UNCLE.
the Duke of York. sold commissions to gel
money for his mistresSes and the la test DEM
ocratic Secretary of War plundered the ma
tioDal arsepals for the use of traitors, per-
haps the British tories and American demo-
Gratis should not moraliZe too profuSely
about The corruption of professional republic
cans Cincinnati Commercial
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Suicide I'm RaIttmore

BALTIMORE, March IO.-R. Winterfa1f AGED
%, cabinet maker, residing on Hamburg
street. committed this morning by hanging.
cause unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

IThere is a flood In the upper Delaware
river, and vast quantities OF Ium Der are be-
ing RATED down the river.
1There are $4,000 persons employed I'm
watch making In Switzerland, OF which
number one third are women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

SENATOR CAMERON was seventy-seven
yesterday. but, as he had complimentary
dinner last night, 1t is fair To presume that
this morning he's still full Of 1.-THE spirit OF
seventy six r-I " y COu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

AND now they charge Congressman Hays,
of Alabama, with having Al a financial in
terest in a cadets West 'pointment, but
Hays says he only took fodder-ly interest
In the bOy-TN Y Ohm
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GETTING His LIVING BY FORGERV.-Ou
MaIch {. ISIS. William. alias Louis. Picker.
aged forty-hve, living at No. 227 avenue Il,
obtained slO15 from the Chemical bank Oh a
fois ed check; on the 18th of the same month
he blamed S3i from the Fourth National
bank on similar document; on April he
sTind ed the y ltiOnal Park bank out OF
Sl5 co; Oh April 10. be procured S27 from the
Gelman- American bank, and on the 9Th OF
The same month swindled the same bank out
of so. Some time ago Picker was arrested
and identified as the man who mad commit
ted The above mentioned foTgerieS. In tue
court of general sessions yesterday Picker
pleaded guilty. and was senteDc II To two
years ard six months in the state n-!son.-
IN Y Times Oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

ASA GOOD CHRISTIAN, Gen. o. o. Howard
will of course be on his guard against re-
Joiclhg over DIS falIen enemy; BIT the old
Republican.
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AN ALMOST INcREpIRLE SroKY OLE VII

AN ALMOST INCREDIBLE STORY OF VII
LAINY.-A dispatch from Chicago states
that IL has been aScertained through a II Ia
Wis or numerous persons in that CITY that
there is an organized company. which has
its headquarters 10 Buffalo, n. Y, gotten up
expressly for furnishing witnesses and pro
iessional turymen In any part OF the country
TO run cases and give Sucn testimony as is
desired to bring about a certain end Il is
said also that this association has its rami-
fcatiOns through Chicago, New York, Phjla-
delphia. Boston, Cincinnati, aud other cities
where there are regular agencies, q II tnat
there are certain class of lawyers a nj pr!-
vate aud public detectives cO1necte vi tn
them. 1t Is understood that this matter was
10 be presented TO the grand jury at Chicago
Yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

A THIEF pleaded before justice yester-
day, sits true that stole some pennies;
but, considering the corruption at the ma
tional capital, is IL TO be wondered at? Sir,
the real author of this theft is William w.
Belknap, though think that perhaps his
wife is partly TO blame for it, Rochester
DfgnOcT0f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

ALBANY, March IA resolution urging
/ a speedy trial and Dunishm emit of BelkuaT
passed the assembly to-day.
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THE democratic House seems TO be more
charitable TO Pinchback than the republican
Senate, for day he moved about the floor
OF the former body as risky as Msry's lamb
after u had been chased ont OF school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

BEING DETERMINED TO REDUCE
STOCK, TO MAKE SOON FOG SPhING
OODS, PURCHASERS WILL FINU II TO
THEfR ADVANTAGE To CALL.
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The French Cabinet

PARIS, March Io.-Tne Journal IoGiclap
THIS a. m formally announces the cabinet aS
teieETaphtd last night. The Repuhligue
Franchise, NJ. Gambetta's organ. strongly at
lacks the constitution of the cabinet Tn
writer says ~ Is unacceptable and in contra
dlction Of the resolution adopted by the re,
publican union recently at Versailles 10 tha
effect that they would only support homo
geneous cabiLet which is firmly resolved n
administer the laws in a thoroughly republi-
can Sente, COuformably 10 the spirit OF the
constitution and the will OF the nation ThiS
cablUet is not ministry OF the majority.
but of q c''crie. TIE time for such ARA %
mems is past IL must be well understood
that grave error has been commfttai and
mat THIS ministerial combination Violates
one OF the essential rules Of parliamentary
government The Rappel and the Eveuemt Al
also express dissatisfaction with the new
ministry. though the journals OF other po!i-
Ties geLetaIly apprOve the SELECTIONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE House Committee on Appropriations,
at half.psSt ten o'clock to- morrow morning,
give a hearing TO the members of the board
e trustees of the girls reform school of the
District i'm behalf OF an appropriation ia all
nj Such an institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTs.-Internal reve-
Z ne o.day, s3l9 1920; customs, sl2O. 30. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE NEW FRENCH MINISTRY has been
definitely reconstructed. They all belong to
the left center, with Dufaure as president OF
the council and minister OF justice. They
will make their FIRST com nunica:ion with
the chambers TO day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE WASHINGTON STAB is a bright
sparkling and newsy paper, and ii is crafty
ing TO learn its circulation, in proportion 10
the population reached by 1t, is the largest
of any daily paper, morning or evening, 10
the country. Serves IT right Boston Post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

THE 3G5 DISTRICT BOND BILL.-Judge
Buckner had intended TO day to call up the
65 District bond bill, in the House, but he
yielded To the suggestions OF several mem
beIS 10 defer the same.
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wORsTED COATS AND YES rs.
BUSINESS SUITS.
YOUTHS SUITS.

BOTS AND CHILDRESS SUITS, OvER.
COATS AND ULSTEBS a; 8 great reduction
OF former prices
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kilograms to The Star
THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.
SUICIDE IN BALTIMORE.
RAILROAD SMASH UP.
FOREIGN NEWS.
General Sehenek

LONDON. March lO-Mr. Wickham Hng
man, the secretary 10 the American legation,
writes cOmmuu lcstiou 10 the Times TO fay
IA which he says; Please have the ktndueS,
10 state that there Is not one word OF truth
IN ne Tumor that General Schenck was ~
called at the request OF the British govern.
ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House
to-day were Senators Spencer, Hamilton,
Sargent and Conover, and Representative
Tnrrrcard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

BOATING AT THE CENTENNIAL.-InfOr for
nation has been received at Philadelphia
that ii is likely Cambridge and Dublin uni
versities will be represented by crews al the
Centennial regatta. Mr.. Labat will repre-
sent the Dublin college in a single scull race.
THE FAILURE OF Mr.. PINCHBACK to OBJ
tain his seat creates q stir in republican cir
cles in New Orleans. State Senator Allan,
colored, is moving for the appointment to
the vacant SenatOrship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

DEMOCRATIC RESIDENT COMMITTEE. -
The National Democratic Resident commit
tee have completed their organization. The
committee is made up as follows: Senate
Hon. j. W. Stevenson, of Kentucky; Hon W.
Wis, of West Virginia; Hon. w. p. Whyte OF
Mary lanO; Hon. j. Il. Gordon. OF Georgia
House OF Representatives Hon. Hester
pin, of Massachusetts; Hon. j. w. Throck
morton, Of Texas; Hon. G. Hooker, of Mis-
sissipPi; Hon. A. s. Hewitt, of New York;
Hon w. NJ. Robbins, of North Carolina;
Hon. NJ Sayler, OF Ohio. District OF COlum
hia-Mr. w. W. COrcoran, Mr.. James f.
Harvey, Mr.. Charles Mason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

An lSQUIRY.-Et} SGr:-Wiu you be
kird enough To give your readers a list of
members of the present Congress who have
the back pay steal in their pockets When We
md representative or senator advOca ting
great reductions, and pretending TO he "A RI
former, who has this money in his pocket,
We have our Opini IN ofhim. INQUiRER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

GIN. RUFUS INGALLS,, acting Quarter
master General, says the watch he gave Mrs.
Grant some years ago, was a unique little
affair for which he paid nine hundred francs
IN Paris or about one hundred and eighty
collars. He says, moreover, that it was In
Tiffany Co.'S safe in New York for two
years before he gave it to Mrs. Grant and
tat the id thing never did Keep time
worth q cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

EN-SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Gideon
Welles, with his son Edgar and Mr.. Wm. H.
FaXOn, formerly chief clerk, and subSe-
quently Assistant Secretary OF the Navy,
are stopping at "ormley's. Last evening
from many of his old friends in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10
u ~ II II q II l. Il II L r ID
II e I'D TIOF!

M "a X * Il d DOW N
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Senate yesterday
confirmed War; n BristOe as associate jus
tlce of the supreme court of New Mexico;
John Tweedy, postmaster, Danbury, Conn ;
David G. Cox. pension agent. Washington
II. G: VIM. j. Murtagh and Or. Charles ii.
Nichols, TO be police commissioners for the
Dis trict of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

WOMAN SUFFRAGE AND PoLYGAMY.-
In the hearing before the Committee on Ter
ritories OF the United States Senate yester-
day morning, Mrs. Sara j. Spencer. in behalf
of the National WOman's Suffrage Associa-
ton, said: "PrOtect these women as Won
protect black men, let them silently and
safely deposit their ballot, and poIygamy
will fold It's tent like the Arabs and silently
flee away; for pOlygamy has its root and
lie In the subsection of women. Make them
Tree, and po'ygamy becomes impossible. For
woman knows that her husbands heart is
lost tO Ter when she shares il with another >,
MS. Il. A. Lockwood presented brief but
f'rcible and eloquent appeal for Justice 10
The women of Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

PETITION FOR \ HOLIDAY on APRIL
HTH.-ln the Senate today Mr.. Frelinghuy-
sen presented the petition Of ]. VI. LangS-
ton, John F. Cook, John II. Brooks John p
Sampson and Solomon q. Brown, asking
Tat in view OF the fact that the 18th of A priI
next Will be the anniversary of the emanci-
zion 81 slaves In the District OF Columbia.
"A Il also OF tie assassination of Abraham
l. coin, and that the freedmen OF the cOu l.
Try have erected monument to the memO-y
o. PreSlfent Lincoln in Lincoln Square, the
day meItlnned be made a holiday Ia all per
SOILS employed in the several departments OF
e government in Wa,hing;ot The pat!-
tiOn was accompanied by a joint resOl ili1n
10 this effect. Referred 20 the COMMITTEES On
t. DislTict OF Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

y HANDSOME RFMUSERATIoN.-P Profess
sor Silliman testified yesterday in relation
To his connection with the report on the
Emma mine that he was paid 5000 in al =
vance, and so 900 after the completion Of hi .
services, which occupied him from six 10
eight months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

NOMINATIONs-The President sent the
following nominations TO the Senate to day:
John l.. Hsyne, collector customs a Braz0s
de Santiago, Texas: Moves 3 Prentiss, l.. S.
mars hall for northern district OF Ono; Ab
ner w. waters, ditto for District OF OREGON;
j q Price. or Arkansas, 10 be pension agent
at Little Rock. Ark; Jacob Alexander To be
postmaster at GreenviIIe. Mississippi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

JUDGE ALFoNsV TAFT he new Secretary
OF War, left Cincinnati for Washington lat
eve ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

A DELEGATION of wine and spirit traders
Of the United States had an extended hear
ing before the Ways and Means Committee
to-day. They want the present revenue law
charged, reducing the tax on whisky To fiffy
cents, and providing that government OIL
GERS shall hold their positions for life and es-
tablishiUg bonded warehouses for exporting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-10

REPoaT AGAINST EXTENSION OF SEW
ING MACHINE PATENT.-The House Com
mittee on Patents to-day decided to report
adversely on application of A. B. Wilson for
81 extension OF his patent for sewing ma
chimes This is the celebrated and valuable
our motion feed" now used by Wheeler &
Wilson and other machines. The application
has been before Congress for several years,
and protests against the extension have been
received during that time signed by nearly
ILe million persons. All of the small sew
u z machine companies, which had been
required TO pay heavy royalty to the "sew-
y machine combination" composed OF the
f. or leading machines, have fought the ex-
tension ssvagely since IL was originally pre-
scented. This refusal will ultimately reduce
The price OF sewing machines very greatly as
soon as the four motion feed becomes public
property. The committee say that the appli-
cant has already made two or three large
fortunes ont of his invention, an 4 that il is
time now 10 give the public a chance. The
testimony taken before the committee shows
o. at the cost OF sewing machines is not more
than from twelve 10 fifteen dollars.