Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1876, Page 4

os, BVENTD WEPNESDAYT.... G STAR. | ..Saly 5, 1876 Weather Probabilities To-@ yy, OPric® oF CHIZF SIGNAL Orr = WasatvoTon, July 5. a In the middie states, falling, farometer, nearly stae southwest to southeast win tionary temperature, partly eloudy weather, and succeeded to-night bY jrequent thunder- storms. Condsased Locals. From James fellew we have Frank Les- He's Popular Mon¢hly fer Salty. J.C. Parker sends advance copies of New York papers of to-day. ere were but 42 arrests made by the police in the District for the 24 hours ending at o'clock this morning. The fifth preciact officers made li arrests and ttr> eighth pre- eipct returned a blank report. There were 19drupks. Mr. George Savage, the veteran tem per- ance edvocate, was In Philadelphia yester- day attending the convention and display of the Catholic Total Atetinence Union of America. Mr. Savage wil! represent as ‘tele- gate the Catbolic Total Abstinence Union of the [istrict of Columbia. It will be seen by our advertising eclumns thats grand day and moonlight excursion Will be given Mount Veruon springs by the E-street Baptist ckuren on the steamer Mary Washington, on Friday. Tris will be an excellent opportunity for parties to send their families down the river in tho mpruing and join them in the evening. The Peabody Literary assoctation have lected tue foliewing officers for the ensutn; term:—Aibert Behrend, president; |) aniel B. Gusdorf, vice president: Henry : record ing secretary; Willie B. King.financial secretory. Myer jiaplien, treasurer: Mau- rice Albrecht, iverary critic; H. Haniein, stage manager. —_—e—— LIST OF PATENTS issued to residents of abia, Maryland and provement tn fare rex! 1 recorders. Marylant “.adrew O'Neill. of Baltimore, improvement in preparation of copper. &c.. for the maw f culinary vessels and other arti piel Claridge, of Baitt- more, impr in fire piacss acd eatna- neys. Charles J. Schiller, of Balttmora, tm- provement in lard presses. Michael MoNa- mee, of Baltimore, assignor of one-haif in- terest to George T. Roseosteel, jr., of sarae lace, improvement in lamps. Wm. C. ‘erry, of Daitimore, improvement ia ma. chines for binding and wiring hat frames. Trace mark—H yilking & Co., of Baiti- more, smoking tobacco. Virginic.— George W. Parrish, of Salem, as- signor of one third interest to Robert B. Moorman, of Big Lick, improvement in horse powers. George W. Parrish, of Suiem, assignor of one-half interest to Robert B. Moorman. of Big*Lick, improvement ia belt tignteningdevices. Trade mark—%. W. Venabie « Co, acreage mannfactared tobacco. Label_Hewitt & Buyrn, of Ports- Buyn’s Sulpho Oxygenated ——_e——_. A DESPERADO CaPTURED IN THE RIVER AFTER NEARLY DROWNING A PULICEMAN. Abont 7 o'clock, on last Wednesday nignt, Mrs. Rose Myers, residing on 9th street, near E, was assaulted in her store by Bou Wallace. a notorious negro rough, who was arrested by Officer Melton, but after a des- = stroggie with the officer he escapet. ¢ police having received information that he intended to leave on the steamer Thomp- son yesterday morving, Officers Barry and Melton started after him. On their ap- mouth, title: Match.” aV—_ ~~ | or Gobrignt then: . | ip & Distr’ ot where THE GREAT HOLIDAY. —- ectore) ve i THE CENTENNIAL FOURTH OF JULY. fed erento mee ee the cen: re seat of ve | there are no Presidential | HOW if WAS OBSERVED HERE. CELEBRATIONS IN THE CITY. The Oldest Inhatvitants. » and which — bim who was ‘‘first in war, first Services im the Churches. first in the hearts of his | May be, however, that Congress purposely Usual List of Gampowder Accidersts. | We reuccnon tos he ee eS that the House might, apart from their pa- The first Centennial Fourth of Ju¥y was feel! y orn | triotic ree hag rey their com- generally observed in Washingtou 'oy our Mendation ‘= Oldest Inhabitants’ Asso- ciation, b; utment of a committee citizens, who are not behind those, of any | Srinptnes te atteot ae onies! Ta the other locality in their reverence for the anni- | name of the entire people of the United versary of our national independence. The main celebration washeld by the Oldest In- habitants Association at Ford's Opera House. Another old fashioned celebration sb them many returas of this happy | occasion!” 1 | Mr. Gobright closed by reciting @ patriotic ‘poem of his own composition, horney | of theday was held at Buker's Grove by the |“ “Then let us cherish this, our own dear land, j Tesidentsof Mount Pleasant, and interest- | 1! wlfich we all in conscious freedom stan: E er be prevared to guard the sacred fi That clusters round the great Republic's name Afler the rendering of “Columbia, tae Gem of the Ocean,” by the , the secre- | tary, Mr. “Ek me asketch of the history of ing celebrations were likewise beld in the | Metropolitan Methodist and the First Cea- | gregational Chureh. Many citizens who de- Sired to eseape the heat and noise of the city lhe city of Washington. “Yankee Doo- formed themtejves into plenic parties and | dle,” by the band, followed, @ad the assem- | “took to the woods,” where they spent the | blage was then dismissed. day quietly and pleasantiy. Many availed themselves of the several excursions down the river and during the day and evening the various boats were crowded with pleasure seekers. The executive de- rtments, as well as the District offces and ank.were closed during theday,aud many public, and hundreds of private, residences were gaily decorated with ihe flags of all nations. @ newspaper offices, public sta- Uon-bonses and engine houses, were all dec- orated extensively and in good taste. The shooting of cannons, pistols, crackers, tor- pedoss, etc., was Kept up with more than usuel activity—(a list of the wouaded boys is printed eisewhere)—and at night these was a@ big display of fireworks allover tne District. The Centennial chimes and the merry noon and night firing by Hahne. mnan’s artillery were among the noted noises Rev. George Taylor, of Michigan. of the day. Unfortunately the day was | prayer. Col. R. M. Hail read the Deciara- marred by two homicides and another serl- | tion of Independence in splendid style. Mr. ous shooting affair in and uear the city, as | L. A. Gobrignt, esq., read an original poem, noted in our local columus. | whieh was well received. [An interesting detailed report of the csle- | Senator Wright, of Iowa, then dellverad bration at Mount Pleasant is crowiedout | an oration, which was frequently SF: by the great pressure on our columns tus | plauded. In the course of his reraarks he day.) sald that for Do other nation does history, THE DECORATIONS OF THE POLICE STA- | ancient or modern, record in one century 80 TIONS, | much ofactivity, so much of development, by the lieutenants and officers, were a fea- | so much of usefulness; such multiplication tare of the general jubilee yesterday. Prom- | within its borders of those i gencies which inent among these were tne 5th, 6th and 7th | tend to the elevation of humanity; such evi- tions. The 5th, located on 10th street, dences that ‘“‘He has not dealt so with any ve Pennsylvania ave., was pronounced | people.” For all these things we feel a just by all to be the most tastefully decorated | national pride. We should, however, on this bouse in the city. Two large American iy do what is far more im} banners draped tue balcony across the front, | thanks to the Ruler of all nai in the center of which was placed a life-size | penser of all national as well as individ bust ofl painting of George Washington. | good. * * What we want is men— Over this was @ largeshield with three mus- _ bold, independent, firm men, of true cour- kets, in which were fixed bayouets crossed | age. We need to dethrone the tricksters over the top, ard above this was a facsimile whenever found; the scheming and selfish in frame of the Declaration of Independeuce, | casuist, who says my faith is your faith, my surrounded with evergreen wreaths. Some | principles your principles, aad therefore forty smaller flags, the colors of all nations, | give me power. projected from the front of the bullding,in- | The “Star Spangled Banner” was then lerspersed with small American flags,and rendered by Mrs. John C. Fisher in such a at regular intervals on the front were shields. | manner as to elicit hearty applause. Colnese lanterns and streamers were strung | Hon. John Allison being called upon by below the balustrade, and across the street the president, Mr. Tullock, made a few re- was suspended @ rope to which were suspend- marks, at the close of which he said: To ed over the center of the carriage-way in | perpetuate our system of government and large block letters “Met. Police, 5th pre- | our institutions It ts essential that all the cinet.” A large chandelier was improvised people shall be well educated, and thus be around the gas lamp in froat, made by a cir- | fitted for the discharge of the duties of citi- cular gas-pipe counected witn the lamp zenship. with twelve globes, which, when lighted up | DR. NEWMAN'S REFERENCE TO THE PRESI- at night, displayed the decorations to excet- DE: lent advantage. The dispiay attracted gen- bration at the Metro . EB iret The Re¥. Dr. Newman, imbued with ap. | triotic desire to properly celebrate our Na- | | birth day, arranged a very interesting ramie which was successfully carrie, Oat a@t the Metropolitan Charea, in the pres- | ence of a very fine audience, which evident! 7 were highly entertained wila the varied ex- ercises. Hon. Thos. L. Tallock was catled upon to | preside, and commenced theexercises with | some very appropriate and interesting re- marks. He said: The advent of a new cea- tury aifords oceasion for thanksgiving; for | deep and joyous meditation, and while we contemplate the past, may we be profited | by Its teachings and incited to redoubled vigilance and duty. offered Dr. Newman was annonnced and made | of Pandy Spring, delivered where | Sudresses were made by trance. tn charge Proaching the wharf, Wallacesecing no other | eral attention. The whole was the work of Ineane of exeape, jumped overboarl inthe | the policemen at thelr on expences ebannel. Officers ‘wis and Melton avout The 7tb precinct, Lieut. Keliy, was taste- this time came to the assistance of theothere, and getting a boat put out for the fugitive, and succeeded in capturing him. In a fe Minutes he upset the boat, and the three commenced a severe tussle in the water, and Officer Lewis came near being drowne, but after they bat used their batons some time he caved, and was brought to the statioa in almost @ nude condition, his ciothes in the struggle being almost torn off. fully decorated with flags, streamers and lan- terns, and was a point of att@ction in the northeastern part of the city. Wuen lighted up the effect was very fine. The police worked hard to make a fine display. The sixth precinct station, on Massacau- setts avenue, bear 10th street, was very atiractive. In the center was the represent- ation of a bei] with the words “‘Cenieanial, Liberty, 1776, 1536,” and beueath, ‘*“May tne fires of liberty uever grow (tim, nor the bell lose Its tone.” Below was a transparency inseribed,**Although a century has passed, we forget not the patriots of ic Io gas jets appeared ‘July 4th, Union,” Frrts—About four fire was discovered street north west. from box 25. clocx this morning house No. 1244 7th | An alarm was turned in The house was occapiet by and there Stmon Bockbinder clothing stora. | ‘wes a profusion of lanterns, flags and ever- was completely destroyed, wita stock. | greens. The officers gave a blow out last Loss about $1,500. House 12, n-xt do: night to their friends, treating ail to lemoa- occupied by W. H. Diggs as a fancy store, was damaged to some extent, but was fully | Insored. ‘The fre is thought to have been the work of an incendiary. Bookbinder was 200. -*-Phe alarm of fire t six p.m. yesterday was caused by the roof of house No. 1110 7th street taking fire from some falling tira works. Damage slight. Yesterday, the flooring of the new Anacostia bridge took Bre from the explosion of a fire cricke Which ignited the accumulated hay a straw which bad collected there. Car N of the new street railroad was passing, and | the driver (Golden) with the bucket atticned to bis car extinguished the flames, which Were spreading on the wood-work, thus sav- ing Gisastrous results, as the floorisg is of dry North Carolina pitch pine. ° ss ade, having a barrell fuli. ‘The fourth precinct station, K street, near 0th, Was handsomely decorated with flags, banners aud Chinese lanterns, a large ilaz being in the top of the building, and otuers bung out with smaller flags, containing por- traits of the Presidents. The first precinct, (South Wasbington.) Lieut. Gessford, was a lively place last bight. The decorations were elaborate and tasteful. .\ large number of rackets aud other fire-works were set off, aud @ regular gala enjoyed by all in that neighborhood. The Oldest Inhabitants’ Celebration Ford's opera house was the scene celebration by the Oldest iuhabita: soviation at noon yesterday, and & fair attendance. Old men’ prado and on the stage were Dr. Blake, H by, J ii. Semmes, F. B. Lord. G. A. Bohrer, allan. In the audience there were ifty of the members present, among Messrs. I. W. Ross, A.N. Zevely, P. . J.C. Kenney, Jona Purdy. L «d Thos. Dowling.” After appropriate © by the baad. Dr. Blake, president of the association, called the assemblage to orcer, and Mr. H. N. Easby was introduced, and read the Deciaratton of Independence. TRE ORATION BY MR. GOLRIGHT. Mr. L. A. Gobright, the orator of the ocea- then delivered an address, premising by saying that if his friends should be dis- appoibted in their selection of an orator, they could tacitly express their disapproba- ton by not repeating the compliment of selecting him to deliver the address on the next Centennial celebration! After giving @ brief history of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, the orator, referring to the Amer- lean eagle, said that no matter what might be said of his predatory habits, and of the Scriptural expression that “where the car- cass is there will the eagles be gathered to- gether,” he triumphs. He is seen oa the buttons of our warriors, on our coia, and the seal of the United States, the last-named designed by a committee consisting of Ben. jamin Franklin, Joho Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Continuing be satd: “Gentlemen, our gov- ernment has such veneration for the proud bird that it bas five One live specimens in our own Franklin square, in a cage for pub- ic admiration! The eagle is one of our ia- stitutions, and therefore has our enforced 4 have been f i Kate Ryao; © 3. Hai, both of more Te and Mary C. Quig- ley; Joseph F. Lenman ans Rosa Stanstare: Herman J. Wagner ani Pautine B. Wolz, ; £a rown and id Marcia Baumbach aad Mollie Webber; Jai F. Hoot and Mary H Emerson; J. W. Reynolds and Susan J. Pat- tercon, both of Baltimore; John F. Hager, of Fairfax connty, and Ophelia E fon, Of Alexand Lizzie Bell; Rufus Reet and Francis Deer and Maria Pyl! and Loey Foster; Joha L a Thomas J. Hunter and Mary V rett. 161 to | | zcie - Bue ——_.—____ WASTE OF WATER —As the great waste of Water at present makes it necessary fir the Water Registrar to apply some remedy. It is worth while of consumers to read the law regulating the use of street washers and hand hose. It Is as follows: “The use of pavement or street washers or hand hose Shall be restricted to the time betweea sun- rise and seven o'clock a. m.,and sunset and ue bour thereafter, aud then for no longer period than fifteen minutes, and any person OF persons wno shall use or permit the use of his. her or their pavement or street washe: or hand hose, in violation of this act, st be liable to a fine of not less than oan nor more than five doilars, to be reeovere: and applied as other fines are by this corpo- ration . ? a | only symbol recognized by our ancestors. A Boy KtLrep wy a Stretr Can— | The ratuesnake was displayed on many of About 6:15 p. m. yesterday, as Mra, Joa belr banners. One of the arrangements was Robey, of Alexandria, was leaving one of the Metropolitan railroad cars, In frost of the Baltimore and Potomac depot. with he little son Edward, aged 64 years, the ‘Was struck by car 55, (Jessie Owings. nd ran over, his head and he was badly injared a rattlesnake divided in thirteen parts, with the initial letters of the colonies to each, and the motto ‘Unite or Die!’ and another, the rattlesnake, in the act of striking, the motto being, ‘Don’t tread on me!’ The rat- Ues were thirteen in number. This device, stranger than that of ‘Excelsior, was a ty, the car passing over his voay | favorite with the colonists, and was meant - H as tmaredistely | to signify retaliation for the wrong upoa in_ Alexandria, wn © | America us merning. Some who saw tie oc Tr with his rated: * State that it was entireiy acc Tu warning give uf coming buttl ite others state that had the dr Mr. Gobright then sketched the ciream- prompt tue ebiid would have re. | Stances under whien the stars and stripes ceived uo other ip) ary than a cut head. | Were adopted, and the various alterations made tn the fag from time totime. It was not until 178%, said the orator, that the gen- eral or feder@l government went into fall operation. At that time the population was supposed to bs three millions, bat in the elghty-seyen years past it has, from various caases, increased to forty millions. Tae American eagle, which could fly over our original country without stopping to drink < to rest, finds that terpenes now, withoat req vent stoppages on his course for refresn- ments, owing to enlarged limits, accom- plish the distance from ocean to ocean home wake was re poet tren Aosansectochs A PLEASING INCIDENT.—At the recent on of Miss Adels Tait’s school inte, 2d district,) it was found tat two boys—Frank Nash and Francis W. | Ciements—each equally deserved a metal: Snd, 2s Lo provision had been made for sucit Prizes, ex Trustee f:.W. Fenwick determined Sb giving them mevais, whieh nedid at Miss Tait’s residence on Saturday night. The last pamed boy bas been attending the public sebools for seven years. has never missed a day, aod bas taken four medals successively. THE TILDEN AND HENDRICKS R. > CATION MEETING.—The grand torchlgat Jrocession and ratification meeting of the lemocracy of the Listrict of Columbia will take plaee to-morrow evening. Tilden Campaign Club- room, 432 7th street, at 7. o'clock, and the | results of inventive genius—of the frst appli- yatification meeting will be held in frout cf | cation pone es name | me the City Hal. coment Ce @ bandred e@rs ago. fact NEw Freu— We call the attention of onr ihere is not how on earth an Intells nt pers readers to the card of the new firm of Milaas | son who lived on the 4th of July, itis. He & Wukins, booksellers and statiouers. Tae | then asked “My friends, ia wha‘ enlerprising apd energetic gentlemen com- our bi fotze t have had considerable experience the business, }) aod those patrovizing thom = rely upon @ well-selected stock an.t falr A Max Suxstevck.—Abont » —. at 2 yesterday afternoon a man named J ine: mes on wee sunstruck at the cornero! 7a aud G street northwest." H ‘ bis house, No. 711 7th atrect by Odo. Ryaa, and medical aia suramoued. i FEDERAL PotLpinc Assoc; the montaly meeting ot ne 27 Ballding Association, held on Mosan oe? bing, @ humber of shares were saved, 67° at aD average of 64 per cent. ‘The bouge oO the subseription of stock Will remain ones? —_—_—_ SPEctaL Norvice— Baltimore and Ohio Rai, road.—On and after this date, July 34, fs acelpbia and Baltimore ex; will leave Balt) more and Onio de, a 5 aes pot 12. Instead Mint Tontc a @ Ebbitt House Store; a new drink, Try ima oe respect. The eagle, however, was uot the | ta. | some appropriate remarks, in the course of which tie referred to the presence of the President and Mrs. Grant, saying that the svord of the former brought our nation the victory of a new life, and that during eignt years he has administered our goverameat with wisdom, in justice and with trium- phant success; [enibusiastic and prolonged appleuse;) and toat by his side sat that lady, whe ith true womanly dignity has graced xecutive Mansion during his adminis- jon, and whose thoughfful care has sap- lied these sweet flowers whica to day aid auty to the scene. In conclusion the audience joined heartily in singing, “We will crown Him Lord of all,” after which the assembly was disraissed With the benediction by Dr. Newman. Celebration the Congregational | ‘nurch. Atten o'clock yesterday morning special centennial services were held at the Congre- ational Church, and there was a fine at- tendance. Prof. Bishoff presided at tae or- gan and opened with a voluntary. Rev. Dr. Rankin read the President's proclama- lion recommending the observance of the | day. Hon. Henry L. lawes, as chairman, made some @ppropriate remarks and intro: | | Guced Gen. Whittlesey, who read the decla- ration of Independence. This was followed | by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, (the solo by Mr. Paul). Dr. Rankin read | the 24th Psalm and other selectioas of Scrip- tre, aud offereda prayer of thanks to Got that as @nation we have been permitted to see the close of @ century; that God has been | Kind to us, notwithstanding we have forgot- | ten bis laws; and #lthough as a nation we | have been chastened we recognize that it was for our good; that we have been given to know the foundations ofa good government, and he asked that we may have Divine guidance in the choice of our rulers, that we may have help to foster sebools, churches, and colleges, and that our chiliren may grow up to know God, aud that we may have the same spiritof self-denial as our forefathers, that our éditers and authors may be made intelligent God fearing men. Whittier’s Centennial hymn was finely rendered by the choir, and Mr. John Twee- daie read the poem “Centennial Bells,” by Bayard Taylor. ion. Jobm A, Seelye, of Massachusetts, followed in a brief address, in which he sal that if there was an occasion to thank God and a people to do him homage, this was the time and we aresuch people. Our history asanation has been shaped but little by our great men, and in this respect our his- tory differed from that of other nations. To rove this he instanced the sentiments of Washington, Adams and others of the fathers, as long De geen to throwing off the yoke Great Britain, even upto a few months before the war actually commenced. France places liberty before the law, but with us jaw Is first, and if our political institutions @re to be preserved it must be through our observance of the law, and law rests in the bosom of God and is interpreted by the word of God. He hoped that the people will have @ proper reverence for God’s word, and that its influence would be felt so that the second hundred years we are now entering on will | be more glorious than the past. Mr. Dawes brought up the subject of aid- ing the Washington monument, and a col- } ee was taken up for that object, and the | pting was dismi: | Celebration at Mattawoman, M4 A delegation of patriotic laties and geutle- | mano left Washington early on the Fourth on the steamer “Harbinger,” uniting with | Another delegation from Port T ‘obacco ata int Lear the mouth of Mattawoman creex, ‘barles county, Md., and proceeded to lay tbe corner-stoue to a monument to the memory of Major General Smallwood, a | revolutionary hero, ouce governor of tue | state, whose estate, where his remains roe mains repose, is how the property of Mr. A. | Grinder, esq., of this city. After the laying ofthe Corner store by a delegation of the | Masonic lodge at Port Tobacco the Declara- Indepeadence was reat by Mr. Simon Joseph, esq., and an oration a@ppro- ES to the occasion was deilvered by A. . Browne, esq, of this city. | Excursions and Picnics. | The grand excursion whic. was given on | Monday to Philadelphia carried off a great | many of our citizens desirous of spending the Fourth at the Centennial. The excursions to Mount Vernon, under the management of Captain Frank Hol- } ogenes were unusually well arranged and well patronized. The steamers Mary — aud Arrow made three trips, giving desirous of 80 &0 Oppor- Foon bod remaining nearly all day at that The celebration at Gi it was quite an | extensive one. The Pace made three trips, each time well freighted. Tne eaincr matiano, Captain Ww. H. Byles, also earried @ good! On| Le was held at ite Lott for the Caton Lode ro ho. 22, ct Spats of Pythi gavea centennial TU atree' | placing @ caj Grace M. E. Church Sunday School | the day in Summy’s woods. At Per: | Chapel, pear §) Station, on the B. | «& P. R. B., the Sunday School, intended | by Mis. Lipbie Perkins, had a picnic and exhtbvtion. Rev. W. E. Bird, of Baltimore, | Tead the Deciaration, and Rev. C. Cook, oration, Rev. Henry F. of the circuit, and Rev. ir. The celebration at Snitiand was largely attended by the surrounding bors and , Master J. A. the party with his wonderful ability. Dan- in No accident. "OT"? S&> Were inaniged in. No There were also ‘ies to the Great Falls, , and to all the woods to Cabin John around Washington. THE NEVER-FAILY and the of the in, th ing, wad tH day came up e evening, rain wind scatter8d the picotckers, and made sad havoc among the decorations. Flags were torn from the buildings, and the Shinese lanterss.” —- rl THE RIFLE PRACTICE, at Benning’s Race Course, yesterday, was Dot the driest of the excitements of the 4th. Notwithstanding the high wind, which ad- ‘the range. practice and skill trlumpned, and the range. 8k! ry ¥ okenad fine shooting was some remarkably = done, ‘which should greatly encourage the partici- pants to ge toa more conspicucus dis- play. The firing was at a500 yard target, which was missed only once, and oceasion- ally struck in the buil’s (“not a pig’s”) eye by all. Mr. James E. Bell made three suc- cessive bull's eyes, and had not the storm stopped the practice would, in all proba- bility, have made a remarkable score. Tne shooting of Col. Burnside ani his son, aod Mr. Laird was also exceptionally good, ard gave great promise of fine future results The maarvellous accuracy of the hemiogton tar- get rifle which they used was the subject of much admiring comment. Some amaceur pantomimic performances during the storm by @ guesi of the “shooters” wasexceedingly natural and interesti and contribaved much to the afternoon’s entertainment. COLORED EXCURSIONISTS FROM RICHMOND. Early yesterday morning a train of ten cars al ed on Maryland avenue, between 6in heavily loaded and 7th streets southwest, With an excursion party of colored men, Women and chiidreu from Richmoud, who came to see the sights at the capital city. They brought their cooking utensils with them and cooked thelr meal on the street. After breakfast they dispersed to different parts of the city where they could enjoy Ubemeelves best. On this train was the Richmond Grays, a colored Coa eer ap in the afternoon th A., colored troops, (zouaves,)and afterwards escorted for their return trip. to the cars Gunpowder Accidents. A BOY BADLY BURNED. About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, while a group of little boys were playing with fire-crackers, on 10th street. opposite the Medical museum, @ small boy about 12 years of age. named kdward @. Taylor, son of Andrew J. Taylor, residing ou 5th, be- tween F and G streets northwest, was badly burned by the explosion of a of [rem tg Bh ope —_—_ i his or It Appears some larger boys put some fire- under him while he was sitting on ited them, some stone steps, and ign: |, aad the fire communicated with the powder in his Drs. Leach and | eerie which exploded. tephenson, who were near by at the tim: rendered medical aid. The boy was carri into Mrs. Lockwood’s residence, on 10th street, and was kindly cared for, and after the wounds were dressed he was sent to his bome. The wounds are of a very pxinfu’ abdomen being vad 1 character; the legs and 1, p 3 eee iy A BOY HAS TWO FINGERS SHATTERED. About 9:30 o’clock yesterday morning @ colored boy named Thomas Jackson, 7 years old, residing on Delaware avenue south- West, bad two fingers so badly shattered by the accidental explosion of a miniature can- non, with which ke was playing, as to ren- der amputation necessary. The operation was performed by Dr. H. E. Leach. The boy was doing well at last accounts. FACE AND HANDS BURNED. Officer McGreevy assisted a white boy named John Lacy to his home, corner of 5in aud B streets southeast, who had burnt his hands and face very badly by the explosion of some powder he had been carelessly handling. His wounds were dressed by Mr. Dooley, proprietor of @ dragstore on Penn- fylvabia avenue southeast. | A BOY SHOT IN THE HAND. Yesterday morning a boy named Samuel Bray, residing on L street, between sth and 9th ‘stizets northwest, while in the act of on @ pistol, was shot in the paim of the hand by the explosion of the joad, making @ very painfal wound. HAD HIS EYE INJURED. Monday night Gabe Parker, a colored boy about 14 years old, had one of his eyes badiy injured by the discharge of @ pistol which he Was engaged in shooting, on £, between 12th and 15th streets. He was taken to Entwisie’s drug store and bad his wounds dressed, afver Which he was sent to his home. BURNED IN THE FACE. About 95 o'clock yesterday morning Wi- lie Baxter, aged 13 years, was buraed in the face with powder, by the explosion of a pis tol in the hands of a boy named Diggs. A WHITE BOY SHOT BY A COLORED Roy. About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a white boy named John Shea, living near the corner of istand B streets northwest, was bot by acolored boy, name unknown. He was slightly injured. ee HOMICIDE NEAR FORT SLOCUM A Man Shot Dead by a Boy —“Didu't Kuow it was Loaded.” Yesterday morning William Garvey, a ¥h te boy, 17 years of age, shot and killed Lemuel Day, who resided in the same neigh- bc rhood. The affair occurred at the resideace of Mrs. Garvey, on the Blair road, near Fort Slocum, in the county. The boy went out to fire a salute with a ii sized navy re- volver, when Day went over to the place and pilayfally remarked, “‘Shcot me.” The boy pointed the pistol toward him and fired, and the ball struck Day between the eyes, pass- ing over the back of his head, killing him instantly. THE BOY’S STATEMENT. Garvey is quite an intelligent-looking youth, and he states that Day and he were very gyre f indeed, and that for the past month, during which time Day has been working on his mother’s piace, they have been almost constant companions. Hestated that a number of young men from the neigh- borhood had been over to Dean’s, on the Bia- densburg road, toa dance. and he returned with Day and others. When they reached the house, after some wood had been cut to get breakfast, he states that Day pro to him to get his pistol, and he gs that it wasn’t loaded, and went up and brought it down. He states that he sup, the pat was not loaded, but when he came out ie pointed the pistol toward a barn-door, when Day, who was standing about six feat away, stepped quickly in frontand playfully said, “Shoot me,” At this same iastant the load was discharged, the ball passing en- tirely through Day’s head, and he fell dead instantly. THE INQUEST. Coroner Patterson was seat for and left the city for Fort Slocum about 11 o’clock yester- Ped and empanneled a jury of ingest as follows; 8. J. Cockerille, Augustus Eorigut, Wm. B. Charles, George Hogan, Harrison Robey, and John Hagan. After the witnesses were heard the jury returned a VERDICT, “That Lemuel Day came to his death about 6 o'clock m. on the 4th day of July, 1876, eof Mrs. Ann Garvey, county of by reason of @ wound in the with a pistol held in the hands Garvey was at once discharged and a cer- Uficate of burial given by the coroner. ——— en FIGHTING AND DISORDER ON THE SEA- i FEE i Fu i g fr : tally, Shot. Between 1 and 2 o'clock yes jeerd ing, @ you~ g man named Will Grant was | seriously s! ot with @ pixtol In the hands of | Fh another yo! »€Ma0 Pamed Will O’Brien. In | and C streets. The ty bad been drinking, and were shooting fire fe represented that while so engaged O Brien is Tepr e 80 4 came upand remarked that he could settle any one in that crowd. At the same time one of Grant's compafiions, named Nichol- son, handed O’Brien & pistol, which he at i contents taking effect once diecharged, the in the stomach of Grant, a little above the | navel. The cry of murder was raised, and O'Brien made his ,» but was sub- sequently . th and Powell, who hastened to the scene of the fon ‘the physicians was tast it was a dap, q , and it prove ey eae ee Sees thathe handed O'Brien the and that the latter Cre it. Officer Smith learn- ing that O’Brien lived in Georgetown, ni yesterday morning went to that city and too! nim In custody. Afterwards he was taken to the Police Court, and was committed to jail by Judge Mills. Nicholson was held as & witness in default of $1,000 bonds. Grant was . in the foundry of Messrs. Petit & Drips, and bears @ cood reputation for industry and sobriety. His mother was one of the victims of the Wawasset disaster. Mr. Wells, prosecuting attorney in the Po- Mee Court, this morni ask the court toat Rotert Cornell, @ witness in the case of O'Brien for the attempt to kill Grant, be placed under sufficient bonds to appear. It ‘Was so ordered GEORGETOWN. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.—The prepara- tions in the way of decorations by the citi- zens, and laying in @ supply of fre-works, previous to the Fourth, gave promise that the day would be observed wits much more than the usual spirit in this place. There Was a great deal of firing and bell ringing on the night of the 3d. But when the glo- rious Fourth did come there was little more than the usual doings, very many people being out of town on picnics, excursions and at the Centennial. e display of fre works was unusually fine, and of great variety and numbers, excseding oo ypning of the kind here for many years. The display would doubtless have t 2n much finer had not fire- works of @ more celestial character inte; But four arrests for drankennes: i were madeduring the day, and one only for Pere conduct, and = peg go ippened, except that a son of ajor Nicholson was badly burned in the face by — Hila tyjuries were attended by Dr. ‘yler, Jr. The police station-house and the engine-house were finely decorated and beau- poor gees byte with Chinese lanterns, 'y dwellings throughout tue cit; were also illuminated. 4 DEATH OF A PROMINENT PHYSICIAN.— - Louis 8r., died in this city on the evening of the 3d instant. This vener- able physician was born January 7th, 1801, in wn, D. C., where he received his education under Dr. Carnahan. He studied Worthing! of Mary! and. and for many years Uvely engaged practising his profession in was ac- county, Md. In 1840 he re. town and devoted himself to the study the eclences, especially of physiology and philosophy, on both of which Subjects he has written many treatises. He was a bold and original thinker, and being convinced that the received teachings of the physiologists with reference to the iaw of muscular action were erroneous, combated them with great pertinacity, and lived in the Sssurance that bis theories would be ac. cepted by coming generations; and further, realizing that modern materialistic teach- ings must lead to false conciusions, strove With his might in all of bis writings to lace in the foreground “Tue first Great use.” His whole life was characterized by great industry, energy and freedom from vice, marking well the character of a good eitt . Extremely taciturn and reserved, bis effections were ardent and strong, and few have been bereavei of a more devoted husband end father. His last iliness three weeks -since and though he suffered much he submitted in patience, seeking to glorify Him whom he ever recognized as the “Great Fountain Head in whom we live, move and have our being.” His weitings were:—An Essay on Physical Force; An Essay on the Law of Muscular Action, 1843, 1s44, 1859, 1865, Outlines of a New System in Fryslology. 1818; Notes on Carpenter's Human Physiology; An Essay on the Life in Nature. 1855; Brief Comments on Comte’s Positive Paysiology, 185%; eee of Astronomy; The Science of Mind or Meta- physics; American Science, 1570; Critique on cof. Tyndall's Lectures on Light, 1373; Analogy of Scienceto Religion, 1876. The doctor leaves a son widely known for his professional eminence, a widow of a recent marriage with a daughter and four sons. T, A SCHOONER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.— The schooner J. V. Wellington, with ice, while lying at the Kennebec ice company’s wharf yesterday during the storm, was struck by 1 es and almost split in two. No one was hurt. CanaAi Boat SUNK.—A canal boat sprang aleak yesterday in one of the seven locks and sunk in the canal. Bopy RecovERED.—The body of Benjamin Burke, the colored man who was drowned While bathing in Rock creek Sunday, was recovered by James McClellaa, jr, and re- moved to the police station here, and after- wards sent to his late residence. Prince George’s turned to Geo oaceall a CITY ITEMS. CATARRH, discharges from the head and All other chronic diseases cured. tor Hartley demands no fee until the best evi- denee of success been realized from his treatment. Office 809 9th street n. w. 7,5,1: ——_.—__~ WHAT ARE THE CREDENTIALS oF GLENN’S SULPHUR Soap? Firatly, it is indorsed by medical men as @ disinfectant, deodorizer, and remedy for local diseases of the skin. Secondly, it is an admirable are ticle for toilet use. Thirdly, it is inexpen- sive. Lor age Crittenton’s, No.7 6th avenue. Beautify without risk with Hid’s Instanta- neous Hair Dye. 3,m,w,0,6 ry Every one, at times, feels the necessity of some restorative of the vital powers, de- pressed by mental or bodily exhaustion. In such conditions let every one, ins' of fly- ing to the alcohoilc or medicinal stimulants. which must be followed by depression equal to their excitement, reinvigorate his de- ranged system by the natural tonic elements of the Peruvian Soild by all druggists ee word PORTNER'S VIENNA BEER FOR FAMILY Use—In bottles, with patent stoppers, oaly $1 per dozen for pint and $175 per dozen for quart, (dotties to be retarned.) Send orders to principal depot, 626 Virginia avenue, or 309 7th street, or 44 Bridge street, Georg town. 6,28,6 —— THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner of New York avenue and 15th street, pays 5 per cet. per annum on deposits for each cal- endar month.’ Banking hours, 9 to4. Sat. urdays, 9 to 4 and 6 to 8. 23,1416 J. H. Squi Con BANKERS, 1416 Pennsylvania Avenue, 6 cent, interest on deposits, payable Pa herband. Special rates om time Feposits. Interest paid January and July or cred- ited. 5,27,60 Removal. First-class oe oe and Dyeing. A. Fischer enlarged establishment by orth west, treated by Dr. White, 1416 ivanis svenue, opposite Willard’s Hotel. wo the eminent and = physicians, surgeons, removing to his new building, 906 G street “ae EXCURSIONS, PIC NICS, &c. Gi SAO BAY ABD ey eu inG EXCURSOS— 1a connection with Form So*Par Exovasion LADY OF THE LAKE. and ontil further notice. iy of Lake will make regtiar Excursions, leav her wharf, foot of th sects at 4 pe mn iors See er. on the Potomac, arriving home pram pt- Fare, 60 cents; children half price. Teh and street care go directly te the wharf. am OR CHARTER. The fast Steamers JA: & MOSELEY _w THOMPSON may be Obartered for Excursions at reasonable rates. Ap- ply at Company 's Office. fort of 6h st mn Exccasions TO THE CAPES The steamer JANE MOSBLEY will leave EVERY — SATUBDA . m , during the Yeat 5 seagon, the Capen of Wire! ar of be St Pirey Point and Point Wastin int’ Low gton at 6 0 clock Mow. Company's wharf, foot of 6h HARBINGER CAN 8E four days each joms on ihe Poto- fac, at rates which will enable even the exclusive use of Seess pect AMUSEMENTS. GRAND SWEEPSTAKE KACKE FOR 3230 AT BRIGETWOOD TROTTING ON THUBSDAY, JOLY 6, 1576. BESI THREE IN Five TO HARNESS Wm. Yates enters ». B. |. J oresy barn Horse. ©. Hopper enters b. ¢ Ned Buckley. Horses le at 4 o clock, prompt. Batoher Boy. HBATER COMIQUE, E} T buow =e “~~ OPEN THE YEAR ROUND, EVERY BIGHT. Matinee for Le- diese and Obil EVE Sircne iidren oon. NESDAY and FIRST-CLASS IN BVERY RESPECT. Variety, Drama, Burlesqne and Comedy. novtt-iy OLD No.) On Exhibition (Naw ‘486 and sale ‘430° vm Br. aT vrm er. He. 439 Tin soars basen Dee fret, doors above Odd ?, a ae eae LADIES’ GOODS. [° THE Lapiss: MME. L. P. JEANNERSET will remata two Weeks longer, and is selling NNETS 10. worth @18 and $20, also, D SES. worth $100 7: done in the sborte. 0. ES8biS8 EMBROIDERY on Nainsook and “4 Swiss. New stock, beautiful qnality ana pat terns. at the cheapest store in the city. OONNOL LY’S, 60S sth st., opposite Patent Office. jaz? tr 715 GREAT REDUCTION 715 In LADIES READY MADE SUITS, OVER SKIBTS AND BASQUES, Aud LADIES UNDEBWEAR PABASOLS anc SUN UMBBELLAS at balf price FLOWEBS, HATS, BIBBON, ana MILLIN® E'S GOODS Ices than cost. JUST RECEIVED— A large assortment of HAMBURG EDGES and ECRU LACES selling at a reduced price. COBSETS and KID GLOVES ins great varicty, HUMAN HAIB very low at S. HELLER’, 71s MARKET SPANS. °H FLOWERS, from im; JUST RECEIVED, ERENOH OHIP CAVALIERS, PAMELAS, ALMER, 1109 F STREET, Detween 1th and 12h. BARGAIRS: In order js at 9 reduce our large stock of HATS, we iftation Okip Hats from 780 to 1.25. ‘Traveting Hats, 200. FABE~Tbs best sasorthent 12 the clty from So PBi shi CLOVES—2, 8, 4 and 6 butions a all the rench LACKS for trimming purposes, very cheap. Mrs. 4. J, HUNT Je10-tr 621 and 623 D street northwest AL LLAMA LACE SAOQUES, @5, rod from gis. We have a large otek Of Lacs Sac nes and Shawls. which hay sold regar.|oss “SB, 605 9th street, Of cont. CONNOLt Opposice Patent Offics. jel tr mn E. A. McCo. (ck, tH STREET, (ST. OLOUD BULLDING, Daily receiving all the istest Novelties tn OHIP AND STBAW BONNETS, HA’ BS FLOWERS, &c, ae BAO Ladies of Washington ones 7 and vicinity are oe L. P. SEANNERET Qrracea scree SAE mirc eee LADIES’ SHOES, MADE TO OZDER aT S10 Dia Strest, Oppostis Patent Gfies, ,@ fine stock of LADIES’ BOOT? Bieoet—_.-.-.8Y 98 ee mavietaaas so Ja8. H. VERNILYA. aT VEEY LOW FIGURES. LADIES’ ALL KINDS FROM 60c. UPWARDS. SUMMER RESORTS. Y ARE ROUne rf MESAPE nt Reve ra d underg F the sea. Haltimore a \3 Hagere- >» depot. Saltimore, daily, 2 claye ex: Fe ie Loarde + @7 per week © OCCUP) Ing a Owe Il per week By the mouth 2 Ot »2>im Aderes JOUN APUAR. (PBOMSON HOUSE PES HOTEL, rand Bw ka malar ood prepared sueats during coated on ope of {between resor +. end the Centon: besutifal forest are the found attractive ang beneficial resorts for Pealth and pleasure cookers, ag well as convenient resting places for t travelers coun'ry Hotels affords the fost tn the Kastera States. Gon, &c., address Proprietor T bom jouse. JACOB H. SCH ABA: J°2 2aw6t Propricior Renovo Hotel, mings LES \ EST SON, VALLEY Buaxce WILL BE OPENK bs d Visitoxs if Jone te, 4y inet 2. \inve Baw Va ‘bis place bes been greatly tmpr and the ‘Cottages are «qual to aay orth or ‘The waters have an established resutation for Wonderful curative powers The = rings are end of grest variety, vir Su nat ee months ot sea town P. “(\ooRE's HOTEL is now open for the reception of, ‘Eommer’ boarders. Fish, Uysters, Crabs. fresh cnt of the water daily, Amasements, ‘ing, Bathing, Croquet, Ten Pins. MoOoRE, ynardiowu, Md. EORGE'S HOTEL, Beak PINKY POINT, MD. Ie pow open for visitors. The situation. Sco todaticns and a tractions celied by any piace on the Pi Bi ‘Terms for Bond, @2 per dai T month 10 Obiidren seated at the urees half price. Adoress B. J. MARSHALL, Prepr Piney Poi jo half price; fetor, at. Mid. + TE SULPHUR SPRINGS, mile trom Stevenson's De iP ticket from by JORDAN, Propemor, OCK ENGN SPRINGS, ON THE GREAT NORTE MOUNT: ONLY SEVEN HOURS F20M WASHINGTON jel6 im” rb 4.8. PRATT... ements 5s meee PEO BTICROR WM. 8. BOBS, MD esident Puysician, _ Terms:—@40 per month of four weeks Special termus made tor families, of fur a: 1 two persons oecayytng one room. The fare from W ashington to the Springs nna re= fern, by Baltimore and Ubio Railroad and coached: from Winchester, is only @6 8 the ro: Pore air, beating watere, grand so ect amusements, mer resort. No by restraints of fashion Geod food, abundantly enpplied, cooked in best manner, promptly served Tt ts the aim of the can afford. of servants bave been engaged For Gesoriptive pan phiets or tafora@aci n call om 2,8. PRATT & SOM. insurance Agenis, 494 9th "Ss HOTE®. 2a | On Ss COBB'S ISLAND, Ya. Surf Bathing—Vishing—Snipe Shooting. ‘This well-Known and popular Summer resort is now open fur the reception of vis- ftors. Improvenents bave been made in the accomm. genersiiy, and we vlease our ory reepect . end Old Potrt jorfolk ts fre ete “BP Beok wb evel MONDAY, WEDBaSDAY aud Feipat Mo S7-Torme—@3 por Gay, $18 per week, #00 ovth of thirty Gays Special rates for Jace for longer than one mouth. a Bere® COR & SECAR, je9-lm — [Cap.#Rep } ‘Cobb's Isiand, Vi Meesrain notse, — CRESSON SPRINGS, Cxmbria County, Pas ‘This delightful SUMMER RESORT wit) be for the ‘ption Sunk wen, 10. oPton of “—<ifea® eis Bitaated on top of the Allegheny Mon: more desiratic place can be found anywhere, For terms, &c., sdcress jeo-im 3D. McOLELLAN, Sup't, ie, MARL! Y Naren «oa Prepaid pat ee re —_ ele, - it ss ture at a oomt will rece! MEK BOABDELS from the int of Jase to the 25th of September. No extre char: cold baths, nor fcr use of new ten-pin BALTIMORE A. Ts euraats aud ir ww isnd on the ler OF JULY. A Tr Booms or Information address the st Oakland. Garrett count) Sat uyis JOuN DAILE EL st Osk pplicar: ei HOTELS, RIGGS HOUSE, PLUMER & SPOFFORD, Proprictors; FIFTEENTH AND G STESETS, myisty __Wasmixoron, D.O. HOTEL AUBRY, WALNUT STREET, From Thirty-Third to Thirty-Fourth, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ON THE BUROPEAN PLAN, STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. BEST HOTEL IN THE CITY. JAMES T. © sTevVss, NATraNs cavsTaL DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR. "Yie'raTUnaL amb FOOTRYUL COLOR.” tGntaea sh ARTRUS RATE ANS Prom, Propmae, ©. BAUBDS, 408 Seventh stress, | = ;_ _. _ eee Sah