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HE WAS HERB.-It has been ascertained that
jones G.. Barry, wealthy citizen and ex-
Island two weeks ago, and has since been miss.
ing, was in this city last week. He called at
the Office OF James N. Callan, on Tuesday, the
18th inst, and left that afternoon for Greenvlle
n. J., where he intended to visit friends
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SRwING MACHINES repaired at Oppenhener's,
SIS 9Th street, corner n. W.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
John I. S1mrns and Charlotte G.. Craig: John
Low, or Prince William county, Va, and Ella
Talson, or Stafford county. Va; Samuel Collins
and GeOrgIanna GOldinCS
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TRIED TO KILL Ills LANDLORD-About eight
O'Clock Thursday night q coiored man went to
tie house OF Mr.. Timothy Kennr dy, On South
Carolina az aUe, near 18th street southeast
ar q struck u several times On the head with
some weapon, cutting him severely. A colOred
man named MorGecai Snowden has been identI-
led as being he party who committed the as
sauit, ard Of1cer shelton arrested him. He was
arrafgned In the Police Court this morning for
assault with intent to kill Mr. Kennedy. The
latter testified that Snowden had ceen tenant
to quit, and, on Thursday hight, white sitting
In his yard, he was attacked by Snowden, who
struck him several blows, muttering, I'll make
clean job or it." Mr.. X. showed a cut over
the eye and several bruises about the head. He
was committed 10 Jail for the action of the
grand jury.
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PICN1Cs, EXCURSIONS, &c.
TMID anAND !ICMIC Oh It'd
I:.! SaSs sas II 8:
a.sSss i.S 81 aRa ssrss
1:sS:'s s:::'ii ' #;:s. :S Il. :: ed
Grand ANNUAL PICNIC.
WEST END aIBEsxrA -
pEYERs ira STREET PARK,
xu MUSIC 81 fA af HOLT Nf1 Hi III BaNn
DANCING eomnenoss q pm Tcket.. CSC. as o
A GRARD Picnic
"A WILL EE GIVEN BY THE
KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER.
At GEORGE 'uEsS bsA, PLEASURE eAg-
c0TffE & sh az :rs ss nSsss.'
The proceeds for the benefit of ~
BIT. THEREsAs CHURCH.
Tickets. Is cents No return checks sug2SA
CsAnsrNG. FISHING. BATaINGi
AsKLEcT EXCURSION TO
PIHBY POINT AND RBTURN,
200 Miles for only 30 Cents.
CHILDREN BETWEEN AND L. Is oKHrs.
BATHING SUITS Is CINrs.
ess'i RS s.s e co eas ~
Building. corner 9th and + eta. NV.
MONDAY, AUarsr 2SrH. 1875
On the Fast and Comlnodious Steamer
JANE MOSELKY
The boat will leave her wharf foot OF 9Th street
MONDAY MORNING ct 80 o'clock sharp: RETURN.
ing ct ii STREET viii be IN Vatin 10 con-
vey parties to oil points of the city.
Meals can be had on the boat at city prices
Brass and String Band has been engaged thus
afording pleasant time in dancing sc
Good order will lie strictly maintained and the
Committee reserve the right to reject any objection
able character.
Co1nmit'ee-Cbarlee W. Reese, J E Moran, Thos.
u. Cuttings, Smith Gargee, John Hoffman, H. A.
Smoot. a1r1o2f
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IT MAY INTEREST OUR LADY READERS to know
that the painful effects Of sunburn upon deli
cate skin can be Immediately relieved by the
use OF j. d. f. Atkinson's Toilet Vinegar.
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Oh, MY Head Achesl
Then take dose OF Quirk's Irish Tea. The
great bilious remedy. Price Is cts. package.
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THE only combination OF the true Jamaica
Ginger with choice aromat1cS and French Bran
dy, for weakness. WEAKNESS. and prostratiOn OF
the nervous forces, Inability TO sleep, cold ey-
tremities, and suspended circulation, is San
ford's Jamaica Ginger. Ii IS grateful boon TO
ening, and refreshing. ASK for SanfOrd's.
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Correspondence Of The Star. ]

FALL CHURCH, August FIST.
Prot. Mel Graham Is having well excavated
On one OF his pretty places here, which Is CIV
ing the diggers great trouble on account Of
caviDg about IS feet down. On Tuesday or
by single pulley with horse power, used for
lifting out the dirt, by some means tipped down
from the top Of the ground into the excavation,
and struck, apparently with revolving mo-
of the head, and then gave him glancing
blow on the breast. he is walking about some,
complaining most Of the breast and collar bone
region. The wonder is that he was not in
stantly killed. A,
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CATHOLIC NOTEs-Later accounts from Rev.
T. F. Hea1y, 5. j., president of the Georgetown
College, state that the ailment which overlook
him at Omaha, was both slight and temporary
ana also that he Will reach home On or about
Inc lst, greatly improved in general health from
his TIP to The golden coast - Revs. Stephen
A. and Dennis A. Kelley, s. j., have both re-
turned during the week from short summer
Vacatons. In consequence OF the growth
OF 81. .Aloysius parish an extra assistant has
oeen given the pastor, Rev. S. A Kelly, 8. j., In
Lhe person OF Rev. James McHugh, S. j., who
was changed about year ago from Gonzaga
college, In this city, to Leonardtown, Nd SO
lar as known this Is all the changes that has
been made In the order In this city, except that
OF Increasing the force OF teachers IN Gonzaga
-; Nest, II not all, OF the Catholic societies
mere nave determined TO participate In the SER
vices OF dedicating the new church at Man
naSSaS tomorrow week.
DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows:
Joseph DuVall to VIM. X. Turner, parts or lOuS
G ~ ana 20, IN Beatdys and Hawkins addition to
j. Anderson, lot TO- In sub OF original lot to
inclusive, Ia so. 13l; 81, $50. Parthena Thyson
10 Mlchaei H. Price, part lot 4, So 42S; 81 676s So
CHARGED WITH POLICY PLAYING-O Ulcer
Wheeiock Yesterday afternoon, In going to
house No. l4l4 Pennsylvania avenue, to serve
warrant upon the inmates for maintaining a
nuisance, and looking for some one to serve II
upon stumbled upon Alexander Smith writing
policy slips for number OF people who were
standing by. The case was heard In the Police
Court this morning. Mr.. A. X. Browne for
smith, the accused, argued that there was no
PROOF ina! tiere was any policy shop as con-
templated In the act proved. The court imposed
q Tine OF $50 or CD days. An appeal noted.
OPENING OF FORDs OPERA HoUsE-No little
interest Is felt In the opening OF Ford's reftted
Opera House on Monday night when Suppe,s
brilliant English comic military opera of Fa-
tpitza wifi be brought out by an excellent com
entirely remodeed, enlarged, beautifed and ar
ranged Tor comfort and enjoyment. The enter
% ts or the season will be OF character
W 0oIiespond with the cosy elegance OF the
aoo,acuVe places OF resort ever opened In WASH
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nR. HARTLEY'6 GREAT AND NEVERFAIL-
- ING remedy for Oatarrh and all Throat Dis.
eases Hawking, Offensive Breath and Pains in the
Face and EArs Sold by II druggists. aug9 3m
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aug8-tl

A. STRAUS,
aug8tr 1Ol1 Pen,sn. NOE
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WHY do Hop Bitters cure so much? Because
they give good digestion, rich blood and healthy
actfOl OF all the organs.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

EORD'e OPERA HOUSE,
Nissth street asd Penn'G ssesse.
Il CLAY sH1sseHR
By . eener ous expenditure Of means. 20 e to
Bn Idsi II OCH SF FEST IL Glass
HTTRAOTIONS,
E 81 IS S
Reserved places IS Gents extra to b secured dur
II 81 S: a. fsiss S Every
and and I sSAnIVRDAY e pm Over = A:S t.diss
IS e Y SSaSsF
r 60. .s, n o'.'' 1sSI ,f;1xzrzk.
ssss ne. "a; i Ssss Drug store
SUlIMER THEATEn ooMoUa-
BxH i ASSg sEiS Is Hq M1Tfa zsP TUES
anew 0oMPANY:.FiI,t agpe.r,noe q TIE Day
c Nay
An tS Nellie Seville and Franz Lewis Ls.t week
BSdd john aoSnson snd hy
p Tns aed gs:t stSS1 .nd
sfterpiecs sntitied Ny Win .usis1
THORNE's SUMMER GARDEN.
MATINEE FRIDAY, 8 O'CLOCK
OPEN EVERY NIGHT.
iyl7-2m EXCEPT sUNpAYa
Swimming SCHOOL.
No. GIL STREET NoRTHwHsI.
single Admission. cents.
S5 Coupon Tickets for g.
jec-tr
GEO. JUENEHdANN'D
MOUNT VERNON LAGER BEHR BREWERY
AND PLEASURE GARDEN.
BKrwExN lTH AID 9Th AND AND sTs RI
ap29-1y Washington. ID. O.
GXANAsIUM'
No GIL STREET NORTHWEST.
WITH HOT AND GOLD BATHS.
Reduoed to d per month. No initiation fec
dolly
FOOT SURGERY. COINS. &C.
DR.. WHITES Establishment
1416 PENNSYLVANIA AVE,
Opposite Wizards Hotel
Hours am. TO pm.
Fee 81 per viAt Established 1861
"Patronized by the elite OF the world" ty23tr
YOUR LAST CHANCE.
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FOR UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs. Wins
sotcs' Soothing Syrup has been used for children
1t corrects acidity OF the stomach, relieves
WIND collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysen-
terry and diarrhoea, whenever arising from teeth
Ing or other causes An old and well-trted rem
edy: rs cents bOttl
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SURE THING; II never falls; cure yourself
for 81. Prot. Chapin's Btschx- paiba-a quick
complete cure fer all urinary, kidney, bladder
ana genital diseases In male or female. 81, at
druggists; advice free. Depot, IS Barclay st.,
N. Y, and for Washington at $50 Pennsylvania
avenue. a29 eo1v
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HowsoE's Ice CRKAM.-Opinions If The Press
ance whilst eating ft."-Stdr. "Felt like re-
sumption after finishing the nrst plate."-Post.
completely lost sight OF bull-dozers at that
happy moment. "-Repubiican. Don't inter-
rupt us while were eating.n-Crittc And vet
II Is sod at the popular price OF 10 cents plate,
80 cents quart sl.i5 a gallon, delivered any
MneIe "a the city. Gail or send postal TO the
Terrace Ice Cream Depot. 18th and streets. +
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not having any conception of their duties. Two or
three weeks from now. it is sad the great railroad
fight will be commenced between the Pennsylvania
and New Jersey Central. Then the lobbyists and
others of their kind will be in their full bloom
In the Senate to-day bill Introduced making
it misdemeanor to deface the Palisades on the New
Jersey side OF the Hudson River upon the slopes
lands between the Palisades and the river the
being punishable with fine of $40 for each
offence. Also bill to exempt $500 worth of stock
in any corporation from seizure nder execution
In the Assembly bill was introduced 20 amend the
Registry law require naturalized citizens 10
appear III person before the Registry Board on the
last day t., have their names placed on the rolls.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Tho Senate. in executive session. confirmed the
following nominations For Judge of the Court OF
Errors and Appeals. Samuel Lilly lreappointedl For
Prosecutors of the Peas-For Camden, Richard s.
Jenkins lreappointed; tor Gloucester. Belmont
Perry for Mercer N. Boasley. Jr lreappointedl for
Passaic. A. b. Woodruff reappointed); for Sussex.
Lewis Cochran (reappointedl For Law Judge of
Commissioners OF Pilotae, David Cox ireappointcd;
George Il. Johnson ,reappointedj For Trustees OF
the state Norma, School-First district, Norris ii.
SrTtton; Second district. James X. Woodward;
Third district, Gilbert Combes Fourth district.
Rynear ii. ,-ighre; Fifth district. Rodman NJ Price;
Sixth district, William A. Whitehead: Seventh dis
trct. Charles H. Imbrie Visitors to the State Agri
appointed) Fourth district John D. Mott; Fifth dis
trict. Cornelius p. darrabrant Sixth district. William
NJ Force.
A number of foreign commissioners of deeds for
New York and other States were also confirmed.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday night.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
noorH's rHuArnE-"cAnMrN."

BOOTHS THEATRE-"CARMEN.
Carmen given again last night with the
same degree of success which was awarded to it
it's first production by this company last
Friday evening. The cast the and
all were in good Miss Kellogg sang
the music OF the hayward gypsy girl in
charming manner. the Don Jose OF Mr.. Adams
good performance. and. with tho exception Of
tendency to over-act the part of signor Pan
taleon his rendition of Escanrillo all that could
be desired Miss Lancaster had double share of the
abors of the evening in singing the part of one of the
gypsy girls as we'll as tho part of Mchela; still she
acquitted herself in most commcndable manner,
and well deserved the recognition awarded to her for
her singing in the third With the exception Of
the unnecessary long delays between the acts every
thing passed off III most satisfactory manner.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mr. John Jack and Miss Annie Firman are warmly
spoken OF by the Australian newspapers. They have
been the recipients of much attention and valuable
presents from various communities American
actors so fur away from homo can scarcely expect
more.
brief note from Miss Minnie Hauk, referring to
recent item in the HERALD, states that she is the
recipient of $3.50 per week instead of $500. While
the public not very much interested in these
matters it is we'll enough to give the statement of
the artist.
An entertainment under the novel name of "a
Carnival Of Authors" is announced to take place at
the Academy of Music after the Easter holidays.
1t will embrace readings from the works of those
who have given much intellectual pleasure to the
public. The details to be published hereafter.
al. VI. s. Pnafore," ut the Standard Theatre, the
famous English opera by Gilbert and Sullivan is
drawing excellent houses The rollicking music,
pretty scenery effective situations aud general
Die are evidently producing in New York the
result that has been experienced in London and Bos-
ton. In the first named city the operetta has been
running for a number of months. and in Boston
nine weeks engagement is an indication Of its pop
uarty.
Tho two Misses Conron-young ladies who have
spent much time in ITALY, and have there learned the
purity of method and warmth of feeling that mark
the Italian school-ntroduccd fashionable audience
ut Hoboken last night to some Of its lesser works;
air from Mercadantes forgotten ''Lconora."
which is in itself musical education and a sere-
made in the modern by Bragg, serving best to
display their ripe full voices their skilled vocaza-
ton. and above all their artistic pose and sef-re-
straint. They we're well supported by Professor
Nlartinus Gelder. brilliant young violinist and
Reissiger's famous overture to .sThe Water
MILL was cxcellcutly PLAYED on two panos.
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A DISAFFECTED TENOR.

SIGNOR ROSNATI RISES TO ExPLAIN--THE IN
FELIcITIEs OF MUSICAL ARTIST.
The non-appearancc of signor Rosnati. who had
been advertised the leading of the Strakosch
Opera Company and duly announced to open in
"Un Balo in Maschera," has excited little specu-
lation and disappointment in musical circles. This
being the case representative of the HERALD called
upon the tenor at the st. Denis Hotel to ascertain the
facts regarding tho withdrawal of the singers
from the announcement for the current week of
opera at Booths Theatre. The tenor found in
his pacing somewhat cxcitcdly about the apart
mcnt his dark brilliant eyes flashing with suppressed
passion. In stature he is of about the height of
Campanini. and similarly built. although heavier.
His features strong and expressive. his profile
being especially good. In years he looks to be be.
tween forty and forty-fve.
A.BrrrER DOSE.
Tho writer percciying that the artist was quite
prepared to rise and explain, opened tho ball with
the susscstion:-''we have not had the opportunity
of hearing you in Now York this season."
mo. and IL ia not probable that the New York pub
lie will do so, fear. All, it's bitter. bitter!'
"May ask what is the of the singular with
drawal OF Tn Balo in Maschera' in which you were
announced 10 opon?'
WELL you can Judge for yourself Here is n letter
that was sent TO me at O'Clock on tho Afternoon
OF the sth inst" The letter bore tho heading
'strakosch Italian Opera" and read Us follows:-
NV YoRK, Jan. \, 1879.
PEELED to give "Favoriia tonight. Your friend MAX.
well. what did you have to say to this'"
"Oh. ISot physicians certificate that not
able to appear. and despatched that to strakosch."
"And did that settle the matter of singing in
.FavoritaY'"
'No. indeed. for back camo the following note
from strakosch, which. you see, is by means
friendly ms the frst:--
NRw YORK. Jan =, 1879.
SicSon RosSAr:-fli beg Of you to be ready To sing
evening. Medical certificate don't safisf, II
you cannot sing your engagement Is broken .
PROTECT.
"And what was your reply 10 this?"
oven. l wrote a letter explaining what strakosch
already knew perfectly well. Here Is the copy; -
81 DrSis Horff. Jan 4. 1870
Mn SrnAKoscH IL cannot sing "Favorita" for my first
appearance In New York III want To ruin mo by com
Polling me 10 appear In selection that " not my choice
have intention of assisting you to do wish to
know w the morning what to sing IN the evening IN
important place for artist as New York At all
events. you know that my debut vs. in "tn BHo in
Maschera. Us previously announced In the ncwspaicrs
KOSNATi
would YOU have consented 20 sing hrst in La
Favorita' under any circumstances ?"
Yes. think would. IL had been quito well and
StraLosch had come to me In proper way, asked
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WRECKED IN THE WEST INDIES.

The American schooner Edith b. Coombs from the
West India island Of Inagua arrived in this port
yesterday forenoon. bringing on board tho crew Of
the swedish barkentine SOFIA O.. owned by Mr.
tiuadelus, which was wrecked the northeast end
VI that island ON the 9Th OF last month. The Sofia
u. belonged to Guttenburg. but hailed from Havre
She stranded on the northeast point vt Inagus Island
aud became total Loss.
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CAPTAIN JAMES coRNrcx.

Captain James Corrick. old captain and
prominent citizen of Norfolk. died yesterday In that
city at the advanced age of eighty-seven years.
Whom Norfolk had nourishing West India trade he
went there from Princess Aune county and when his
apprenticeship before the mast was over he COM
nIandcd various briggs and barks running out Of
that port accommodating in that way handsome
fortune. Alter Captain Cornck stopped going tn
hc elected President Of the Dismal swamp
Canal Company, which position he occnpied for
number OF years. Hc first established line of
steamers between Norfolk and Portsmouth,:
many years n member OF it's city councils, and
the last Master Of Nspthal Lodge OF Masons. which
went out of existence upon the visit of General
Lafayette to that city in 1s2i He acted chief mar
shal of the procession.
All the shipping in Norfolk Hnrbor displayed flags
at haf-mast yesterday in honor of his memory.
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NIBLo's GARDEN.

Under the sanction of the Police Department per-
formance will be given this afternoon the proceeds
of which for the benefit of the family of the late
police officer Furniss. who recently lost his life in
the performance of his official duty. He was killed
at the Metropolitan Hotel while making arrest
The entertainment will commence with the second
act of ben Mccullough" in which will appear Mr.
Oliver Doud Byron, Miss Annie Ward Tiffany AMI the
full company. AS representatives Of the Union
square company mir. George Clarke. Miss Fanny
Morant Miss Marie wilkins and Mr. George De We're
announced in Mother and Son." An act from
of Wallack's favorite comedies will include the
names of Mr.. John Gilbert. Mr.. G. +. Coghlan, Mr..
Mr.. L. NJ. Holland Mr.. Charles Rockwell, Miss Rose
Coghlan and Miss Efie Gernon. Irish witticisms
by Mr.. Pat Rooney will follow, and the entertain
ment will conclude with some lively aud amusing
dramatic sketches by Harrigan and Hart It is =
dramatic event that ought to warmly commend itself
to the public, and the house should be crowded
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SHOT ON SHIPBOARD.

James NlcCarty, seventeen years OF age, was mr.
rested by Officer Travers. Of the Third precinct
Brooklyn, on complaint of Thomas +. johnson, mate
of the bark Athlete. lying at the foot of Congress
street who charged him with stealing clothing from
the vessel The mate discovered him as he was lcny-
ing the cabin with some clothing and he called To
him To stop. Az McCarty failed TO do so he drew bis
revolver aud shot him through tho hand. Mccarty.
whose wound wss dressed at tho Long Island COLLEGE
Hospital said he resided st No. 70 Cortandt street,
this city.
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NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURES.

INACTIVITY or THE MEMBERS BILL Dis
FRAScHIsINe COLLEGE STUDENTS REPEALED
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
[Bx TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD
TRENTON N. j. Jan ~, 1870.
The Legislature, which has been In session now
two weeks. is remarkable for having done nothing OF
any importance. Although about $50 bills have been
introduced. still action has been taken
only about ten Tho committees are Slow seemingly
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MRS. captain" poBBrNs.

Mrs. Dobbins died at Eric. Pn. yesterday. In her
one hundredth year. She was living In Erie when
Commodore Perry fitted out his feet that defeated
the British at Putin Bay In s1si2 Mrs. Dobbins.
whose husband hcpcd to equip tho Meet was wei ac-
quaintcd with the Commodore and his officers La
fayctte was a guest her house when he visited Erie
in 1924 Her mental vgor was remarkable Tor one or
her ago. and she retained vivid rccolections OF the
Inst TO within y ah ort time of her doath.
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John ]. pAnQy.

John j. Parry, Of Rome. N. ". died Tuesday
niuht at tho age Of ffty-one years. He was promi-
nct contractor county treasurer for nine years. and
a member Of the Assembly In 1878.
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J. u. SHEFFIELD.

J. i. Sheffield. paper manufacturers at Siugertcs.
died yesterday. at the age OF sevcnty.Gve years. Of
congestion of the lungs The extensive paper mills
employing $50 operatives, pass into the hands OF his
son. William X. sheffield