Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1880, Page 4

The INDICATIONS TO-DAY. OFFics OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, Weather. WasmINeTON, May 16, 1850. For the middle Atlantic states, stationary Darometer, stationary or slightly icwer temper- ature, winds mostly from north tc west, clear @r parily cloudy weather, and in northern por- tion a rain. OF THE THERM ‘Tne torlowing are the readings of ofthe t thermom- eter at the Signal Mice during the cor: 7a, m. 69°; 7:35 a i am, 4°; 2 pam, 88%. Maximum, ES minfmum, 63. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. Pora’s Opera House.—“Hearts of National Theater.—“Humpty Dumpty” and “Spanish Students.” Theater Coinique.—Paris Folly Company and Varieties. Artington Theater.—Mile. Minstreis and Varieties. Oda Fetiows? Hait.—Biind Tom. Congregational Church.— Concert by the Bind. Waugh M. E. Church.—Musical and Literary Enteriainment. Lincoln Hau.—The * Ideal” Saront’s Zemale Pinafore. Condensed Locals. Street lamps will be lighted at 12 p. m and extinguished at 4a. m. Mrs. Simpson, mother-in-lew to the late Mr. Buxton, for many years deor-keeper to the House of Representatives, a lady upwards of eighty years of age, has been patnfuily Injured Dy a fall from a step-ladder to the floor, a dts- tance of several feet. Dr. Brackett, who is tn [ atiendance, is apprehensive that the pelvic bones are broken. ‘The Grand Council of Brothers and Sisters of Moses recently mnet in Alexandtiz, with Alfred Jones inthe chair and Dr. K. D. Rustin record- Ing seeretary. Eight lodges from this city, two from Alexandria and one from Fotomaé City, ‘were represented. The differences between the two factions were settled by adopting a motion to form a Supreme Grand Lodge of the United States in this city. A number of ladies who have long felt the Eeed of more thorough tralaing for bot: mis- Jed to thelr ai@ Miss nown fm connection ‘ooking School, who is now in Washington clving a series of practical lessens tn much-abi a ‘This morning, tn the F Snued on the certificate an, Dr. Hammett, that Rabbitt is to be out yet. ‘This morntr M oveloek, a house e 3. and occupied sta road, near re from a defective Offutt’s Cross has been Lot the soldi Iitnots and New York, favors and saflors bit Tepubitear soldiers and salicrs of the aking arrangements to attend it kton has received his discharge in ut has pardoned Ella Willa convicted in the Police Court January 3d last of assault and battery in cutting off the ear of Len Austin and sentenced to Six months in all. STs morning Officer Baxter, of the 4th pre- inet, arrested at the corner of 2 ind N sts. @ man, who gives lis name as ‘Thomas Garrett suspected of being the prisoner who escaped from custody of the sheriif of Alleghany coun- ty, Md.. a few days since by jumping from the train, between Roekvilie ‘and Silver Sprit while being conveyed to the Maryland “pent tentiary for theft. ——— CHILDREN’S BRACELETS, earrings, rings, nec! laces, lockets and lace’ pins. at Piles, 457 Pennsylvania avenue. t FIRE AND ARREST.—Between 5 and 9 o'clock last night an alarm was turned in from box 43 by Sergeant Mulhall, for a tire in a row of frame houses on Half street southwest. Four of the houses and their contents were destroyed. They ‘Were occupied by colored families, and Pi: lon rests on some of the occupants of hav ing Set fire to the butlatrgs for the insurance on © ehouse. In the Poilce Court to-day Frances ‘Taylor, a young colcred woman,!n whose hous? the iire originated, was charged with arson. It ise ed that she set fire to her house in order to pls the $0 ior which her house was insured. Be government continued the case until Sat- ae She Was arrested by Oficers Smoot ak —<—_ Avetton Poots.—Auction pools sold at Wil- jard’s Hall every morntng and evening on run- ning races and on the Courtney and Hanlay oat race. and at the track during the races; aiso on steamer George Leary du the boat ace. Cridge « Co., of New York, oifictal pool selers for National’ Fair Association. MARRIAGE Lc have been issued to Henry Dwyer and Harriet R. Sage, both of Montgom=1 county, M4.; Chas. H. Keene. of Alexandr! Ertler, of Rockville, Md.; per 29 cents Per square irot. B. H. Warner, 1 two-story house George Redway, Also sold leet of lot ¥, PRANK ExEDIC AND Hf. olson beat race aud imperial Hotel. t Ee gna Bis For Ix ©anar Co.—Y bills tn equity f Ibert Ray sgainst t Canal Co., to enjoin the det feuds it power from their ttouring s in Georgetown. Tue matter in dispute ts the “the guage measuring the intlax the canal under lease from tne Messrs. Eiliot and Robinson are the licttors. defendant’ THE BEST known toth “ Prize Beer ~ at Milier & : An DiPROVEMANT TaX Cas square 619, ground that th ased tax under the iston 1 of the assess- and a Owe crease | ‘tirst DU javing been incor- rect they hai interest; that charges are made for work not done; 4th, the tax exceeds by nearly 100 per cent the as- sessed value of thé property; 5th, the so-called it has reduced the assessed value ‘¢ cents per fool. A temporary re- straining order was Issued. CANADIAN. ENGLISH. MONEY. =. Hi. Db. Cooke, Jr., Ta ete., ete., eX. « Co., Bank street. t COLORED BURGLARS.—To-day in the Criminal Csurt, Judge Wylie, Bud Warner, colored, was tried on the beg of burglary aad larceny at the residence of Rev. W. L McKenney, and con- vieted. The case of John Kent, colored, on a similar charce, was next called, and it appear- ing that he had been promised’ tmmuntty if he would make a clean breast ot it, the court di- rected that a verdict of not cullty be enterrei. ‘Warner Was then arralgued for Punglary and Jarceny at the residence of M: larie Van Hook, on 11th street, and Kent was called as a witness. He testified i that he was with Warner in this case; e had been in a num- bo GS burglaries; ian t know how many ‘t lay any plans about this burglary; just fe the ols at Warner's house and went out. rhey had an — (brace and bit) and knife, and went down 9th to O street, and in the alley between 10th and 11th, got in the yard; bas in the parlor; waited for them to Beaks to ; Started fone to bore a hole door and Bud ‘tried a window, aud before be got the second hole bored a man came it and they ran. Next Place, got the tht and went to Bud's house, reaching it between two and three o'clock. Both had hold of the ‘basket and Bud ‘The jury found a verdict ef gulity. aan Pecence, yoann ‘Test Cask DgcipEp. Court in General Term, the case the District of Columbta—the a3 decided in Fe i ef age - i ot} | { | tot 1 1 | contessed. Waters agt. ‘The Howgate Exploring Expedition. LAUNCH OF THE IRON STEAMER GULNARE. ‘The steamer Gulnare waa successfully FORTY-STXTH CONGRESS. ‘Temepay, May 18. launched last evening from the Alexandria SENATE.—Mr. Bayard, from the committee Marine Rallway Company docks, in the the Guinare, and others. tron steamer of 225 tons burthen, 149 feet length, and 21 feet th of beam. The tain pote I peg which peat ot ae asa sl ent protection the winds and waves, have in this forced on each side by an entire new wooden frame of white oak on the Inside, iined throu “a out with heavy four-ineh cefling. Tbe ow is sheathed with three-tnch oak plank, fastened throug’ and ne the whole giving a strong shell of wood fron 14 inches én thickness. The bow on the outside {s iron plated, 14 feet from tae stem and 10 feet up ard down.’ in the inside the bow is built up with three heavy breast hooks, fitted in solid, while throughout the entire vessel heavy ozk beams run from side to side at the water mark. The engine Is of 250 horse power, with two 30-inch cy! ‘Minders and a 4-ineh siroke. The vessel is bi is fitted cut with an entire aew new spare salls. The vessel will be brought to the Washington navy yard, where the work of leading wiii be begun at once. She wili be pro- visioned for two years for 25 men, with canned pemmican. Fur clothing wil! be ‘seenred alone the Greenland coast. The ex] tion it Is hought will safl in June, and the vessel will make its way 28 far as eighty-two north lati ude, where a double frame wooden heuse, built in this city, will be ereeted, and the re- mainder of the journey will be dy land, Aurasements, Etc, Forp’s Orera Houss.—There was a large at dience at the Opora House last evening, the ov- casion being Ford's bensfit. “‘Hearte of Oak” was played in very good style. The plot is Interesting and well-developed, and the acting is fae. he baby is by ne means the least tant person in the cast, and was the admiration of all the ladies in the house, NATIONAL THEATER. —The Adbey double Humpty-Dumpty and Spanish Studer Combi- pation last night hed a Ce The tricks and ae ol 'y-Dumpty were executed with ray alts ‘and without & hiteh, to the great astonisiment of some indians is the audience, Valjeam's jugglery, = ly Bis top spinning feat, is immense. ‘The Span- ish students rencered’ beautiful music, and aroused great enthusiasm in the audience. ‘They were repeatediy encored, and presented with floral presents, the family of the Spanish ministor, who were in a private box, contrib- uting 2 beautitul wreath. The entire Spanish et ee will be at the Naonal Theater to- night. ‘TugaTex ComIQue.—The Comique was crowded last night. Visitors here cannot spend the even- ing more Fleasantly than at the Comique. ARLINGTON THEATER.—The Arlington gave last night a splendid variety performance Ii re- “Fou to the demand that something extra ould be put on the boards this week. TIONAL CHURCH.—There will be a novel concert at this church this evening, when the Maryland jastitution for tke Blind gives tts annual e! ainment. Opp Fettows HaLt.—Blind Tom drew a large audience last uisned d pleasantly entertained. Tom is the must- phenomenon of the WAUGH } Cue xcu.—The musical and iit- os entertainment. fn which the leading am 2- if this city will take part, will come off at Want M urch this evening. Lrxcor, Pinatore will ‘be given vere this evenin iss yh 's ‘a Mills as Joi and Join Pugh as Ralph Rackstraw. R. True, Miss Levy, Messrs Ralph Jeffersoi H. Daniels, Hara. Adams end assisted by a well-trained chorus of 30 voices and a full estra, Will also (ake part. Miss JviEr Col 8 cooking lessons in the lecture room of the Congregational Chureh are attracting great attention among Washington ladies. See advt. annual floral May fes- ‘al, always a brilliant social event looked for- ward to with great intere will take place at Marini’s Hall next Thursday’ evening. Ste advt. Dsxps tN FRE have been recorded as follows: Josep L. Simms to W. Taylor Birch, lot 3, ey 0. ot: ford, lots ti, 43, 101 and part lot 44, in Dicken’s and’ others addition to Georgetown; 31,500. Commissioners of F.S.€T.Co. to Harry Coggins, bof part of 365; $3,500, [3 “a Tman to Chas. A. rman, sub of lot % i Beatty and Hawkins’ ition to George- town: $300. Mary W. Reynolds etal. to Win, V. Marlon, eastern part of 16, sq. 221; $4,500. Eleanor E. Mile to albert B. Bibb, part of lot 100, In Sheckhell’s addition to Georgetown; $125. Morris Reidy to Thomas Walsh. lot 5, Sq. 285; ‘Thomas Walsh to Mary Reidy, lot 5, sq. Joseph Brazerol to Lorenz Mazur, lot 5 ih Sam’l'T. Crown's sub of part of original bree -s jane 5, in $950. “Hester MeCulbin Simms’ sub of eu ry G. MeCulbin, lot 16, sq. SiS; $2,000. Touts! Runt etal. trustees, to’ P. J. May, to wh a. 3, Geo Griswot Secord etown; $725. J. H. Martin to lots 705 and 706, of Uniontown; 1,500 Nail mal Bank etal. to J. R. Ford: i 5 $17,000, 240; R.H, Taylor to E. M. Dalle: 000, Reuben B. Clark to De sq. 545; $100. John Williams Kendrick, part lot 49, do. Aer oo gi Prather et ai. fo same, lots 3s 39, Sq. 503; $1,200. W. E. Howard et al. to c. WY. How- ard, lot 506, vex Howara to T. F, McCauley, same S A. Adamson io F. Miller. lot B, . Fas, HALL 000, AT CHACE'S, next to City Post 0. carpet cleaning at greatly reduced prices. Rev. Gronce DavEsroxt Cuexowers died this morning at his residencé r. avenue, in the 6sth year of his as: weth Was for many years a minister of the Methorlist Episcopal chureh and for s 3 an itinerant of the Baltimore confer bat some s or 10 years ago he took location (his last active service being in Baltimore) and under Postmaster General Creswell he filled the posi- Uon of clerk in the Post Office department and superintendent of the building. During his residence here he has held his membership in the Metropolitan M. E. church, and as far as his health allowed he was active In evening church work, ana he will be greatly missed. His funeral will take place at 4 o'clock Thurs day afternoon. # or selling watches, jowelry, clothing, «c., fair dealing is a ntee at Herzog’s, 30S ———_+—— THE COURTS. Crreerr Corr (No. 1) Jug Yesterday, Kimball Siney; yden et a! ment by stipulation. Henault sgt. commission issued to take testimony cago, Stone agt. Gleason; judgment on stip: lation. Adjourned Ull Monday Crecetr Court (No. 2) Judye Hamer. Yesterday, this court was convened and ad- journed to Monday next. Equi ary Cont Judge Bigier. Yesterday, Johnson agt. Moss; heard; decree ‘d. Biinkhorn aj sre ‘bil dismissed. m sale ratified condt- Kirby; same; finally and referred to order. Gilmore agt. Devin; hearing concluded; case submitted, pie Eggleston; time limited to 12 days. Cowan az rer decree refused. . Edwards agt. Faunce; sale confirmed nie Kraft a Kraft, report of auditor co: firmed and distribution atrected; Bee con- firmed and conveyance directed. yser ast. Hitz; time for taking testimony united Wil- Mam’ agt. Gardner; motion to quash subpar overruled. Elhart act. Youbg; order to pay receiver speciiled sum. CRIMINAL Cover—Judge James. aie Frank Churchiil, larceny; verdict guilty. jad ir " 5 PS ‘2 ie 5 BF dc Barbour agt. Wy'e—Harper Green, keeding gaming now verdict not gullty. Frank Jordan, as- eault With intent to kill; motion for reneariag as — Aes tiled. Budd Waraer, bur- 8 To-day, Sonn Kent, burglary and teed verdict not guilty, | Bud Warner, burglary au larceny; guilty. Same in another case pal. POLICE CourtT—Jwige Snel. Yesterday, after our report closed, Robert Jobnson and Wm. Alexander, trespass; John- son was fined $1, and Alexander $5, or 15 days. Joshua Anderson, assault on Jos. Taylor; $1. Annie Conroy, assauit on Jenny Baker by beat- ing her in a ‘cell at the 5th precinct station- house; 30 days in jail. Robert Clayton, Henry Jenkins, Thomas Cissel, Henry Johnson and Gecrze Brown, trespass; $3 or 5 days in jall each. Charles iti Fogg on Caaries Fletcher; $5 or 15 days. Also, charged with as- saultlog Carrie Johnson; So ‘or 60 days. Also, char with assaulting Mary Goodall; $5 or 15 days. Conte Veney; assault’ on Julian Atwell; charged with assaulting Aoraham Atwell me striking him on the head with a stone; bck dy days. Alice Foote, vagraney; bonds or we To-day, Eaward Scott, Wm. Webster and Geo. Richardson, v: rancy; bonds or workhouse. Jos. with disturbing the quiet of 7 days. hn Clark and Re- 85 Sor 7 each. Alexander Walker, larceny of a shovel; $1 or 1 day. Wm. Frazier, assault on Frank Rays; $1 John Rocca, ¢ ed with the lar- or 1 day hargs on Of a basket from Bushrod Garrison; $5 or 15 ‘Se ‘GEORGETOWN. BUILDING AssoctaTion.—At te of the Thirteenth Building “Assocation held last night at God- aig shares at dard’s hall, $900 was sold. the maximum rate dene peat ae aa Otek ence on Jefferson — this morning, aged on finance, reported with amendment the bill authorizing bonds ¢f manufacturers of tobacoa, snuff and exporting the same, to be at oe ah Port of clearance. Placed on ‘Mr. Yoorhees, frem from the committee on finance, reported that that committee hed had under reece @ Separate Dill to amend Section 3,022, Revised Statutes, which was.a Dill to re- mit the duty on salt used by western men in ‘beef, the same as is done on behalf of the men who cure fiz in the east. NST ESS went t 10 initiate a@ movement of that kind. He did not concur in tkat view at all, and askéd that tbie bill ae be placed on the calendar, so that et some proper time he might take the sense of the 8 Senate] on that dm- portant question. So ordered. mn, from the committee en mill- tary ‘affairs, reported favorably on tke bill to furnish a bronze statue cf Gen. Daniel Morgan to the Cowpen’s centenniel committee at Spar- tansburg, S. C., and it was passed. Mr. Jones. peg from the committee or pub- Mc buildings and groundg, reported favorably on the rine or. the erection of a building for the use of the U.€. courts, cu&icm house and post office, at Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Plumb, trom'the committee on military affairs, reported favorably o& Senate Dill ak ing an additional article of war (prohibiting gambling). Placed on the calendar, Mr. Paddock, from the committee on pubile lands, reported favorabiy on the bill amending the act to provide additional regulations for d homestead and pso-emption eniry. Placed on the calendar. Mr. Bayard moved to take up the bill. ‘Tegulat ae ie pay and appointment of deputy mar- Mr. Cooniing: sald £e hoped the &!01 would not be taken up in the morning hour, as time ought to be given for €ebate. Bayard said he saw no reasen why the pilishouta Hot pass in less than half hour; the same provision had beer passed in the Immedi- ete deficiency bill, but wes vetoed by the Presi- dent, because as his megsage showed, he ob- jeeted to the orm and not the substance of the measure. ‘Tae action of Senator Conkling Indicates that a republican Senators ini=nd to oppose the it Bayard withdrew his motion, saying he woulé renew it after his eolleegue (Saulsbury) had completed bis remarks On the Kellegz resolutions. By that ume 2 ina ed coples of the bill would reach tix te, The § resumed consideretion of the Kellogg-Spofford resolutions. Mr, Sauisbury, chairian of the committee on | privileges and elections, spoke In favor of the resolutions. They rested wholly upen a ques- tion of fact: was Kellogg elected a Sepator by the legislature of Louistena? If the Senate was satisfied that he was not so elected, he could not be retained in the Senate without a plain violation of the constitutional provision requiring Senaters to be chosen by the legis- latures Of the states. This was a question for the present Senate. The issue was not what others had done before, but what it was the Senate's duty to do now in view of the favis ascertained. H HOUSE.—Mr. Cobb, from the esmmittee on appropriations, reported back the pension defi- cleney appropriation bill. [The bill 1s stmilar to the one reported last week, with an additional clause appropriating $4,000 to enable the Seere- tary of the Treasury to employ one of the Sseamers of the revenue marine now on the Pa- cic coast for the relief of the officers and crews of the Whaling barks Mount Walliston and Vig lanti. now imprisoned In the Arctic ocean.) ~ | The bill was considered in the House as in committee of the whole. Mr. Chalmers offered an amend ing the act of March 8d, 1873, entitled an act to place colored persons who enlisted in the army ou the same footing as other soldiers us to bounty and pension, so as to extend its provi- sions io the hetrs of such soldiers in their claims for military service. The amendment was ruled out on a point of pee and Mr. Chalmers appealed from the de- cision: Mr. Garfieid suggested that the amendment should be withdrawn and unanimously passed asa separate measure when the pending Dill should ee ciereeed of, and this sugges- ton was agreed The pension aeacleney: bill was then passed without amendment. Mr. Chalmers then offered asea separate measure the amendment which he had pmoed to the deficiency bill, and It was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Cobb, several of the Senate amendments to the District of Columbia Supra priation bill were non-concurred in, the re- mainder concurred In, and the bill returned to the Senate for its action. Mr. Covert, chairman of committee on agri- culture, reported back the agricultural appro- ent constru- eee oe ice ae | vided bet jot | der W. Morgan lives, in the rear of his barroom Sree erp eect Pare yg er tam At tme-session of the conference, Tesolution "trom the Vermon conference was = the ministry to answer ihe questions, “Do use tevacco?” “Do yeu use alconolte st sumu- fants sin any form?” Referred to the commtttee ce revivais. A resolution was offered in- eeey the committee on freedmen’s aid to inquire and report whether the duties of tween the educational and churok ex- tension societies: adopted. A resolution by J. W. Willet, declaring bishops elect to be biskops the fact of their election, and not by = the ceremony of ordination, was referred to che commitice on the episcopacy. Muc! ng was aroused by the iptroduction of a -amble and resolution by Dr. Siege of Wyoi he preambie recites the evils end Ehuaes te the fact that one. aclegate to t's eonference ({Dr. Goodard) had lost his Hfe tarough the intem) @f his brother, and the resolution invites Miss Francis E. ‘Willard, Feoresenting the Woman's National Christiat Unton, ae ae oe conference = ten min- e resolution was vigorously opposed by Ors. Buckley and Curry. “fr was moved to — by admitting all Who represented simi- ry the conference. This was lost. Other motions and ealls for the 2yes and roes were made, and finally the Cote resolution, shorn of its pre- ambie was tad. Dr. Buckley then moved to adjeurn, and his motion was carried without making any order with reference to Miss Wil- lard’s speech. THE West Point ESTIGATION.—The court of inquiry in the Whittaker investigation yes- terday ezamined Thomas Sampson, chief detec- tive of the United States Treasury, who had been put on the case by the Secretary of the Treasury, et the request of Gen. Schofield. * His instructione were to ferret out the whole waatior, if possible, without bias. Whittaker told him he had no suspicions whatever. When witness Suggested the name of Blake, MeDonalé, An- dyews, etc., Whittaker sai@ he did not believe the cadets did it, and said be did not doit him- self. Whittaker toid witness that his hand was cut in attempting to save his ears. He said the Mav cat his ears with his nN ‘ht hand, and keld the candle with his left. Whittaker said this ow twice. Prof. Greener was recatied. Question.— Have you personal or other knowledge of any facts not already Enown to this court which would tend to free Cadet Whittaker from the imputations cast upon him? A.—I camot say } that I have any facts. Q.—If you obtain knowl- edge of such, would you communicate it to this court? A, woul THE CUMBERLAND, MD., EL¥CTION.—The munt- cipal election in Cumberiand, Md. Neigh passed off quietly. Nearly 1,S00 votes polled. J. B. Walton, dem., was elected mayor, receiving 912 votes; C. F. Hetzel, Tep., receiving S27. J, W. Shaffer, rep., Was elected lerk, over T. F. McCardell, dein., majo The council elected were all republicang except one democrat. The fight between the railroads en tered largely into the election. The mayor-eiect is regarded as a new or Pennsylvania railroad man, while the councilmen elected are thought to be about equally divided between the Penn- sy! 1a and Baltimore and Ohio roads, A Boy wir His Wirs Apovr Hiv.—Masked men entered the apartments in whieh Alexan- in Paterson, N.J., early yesterday mornin: ntibg a pistol to the head of Morgat 14 year old son, told him to be quiet. One of the men then started for the adjoiaing room’ an in Was sleeping, and the Bo: ake him up he will make it hot ter ised Morgan, and when he yes ie saw a masked man standing on the threshojd pointing a revolver at him, He reached for is pistol, and the man fired, the ball gracing Morgan s and narrowly tmiss- ing lorgan’s head. "Morgan then chased thé masked mien out of the house, shooting at them the. an.—N. ¥. Sun, 15. XoT GEORGE ELtor. » comes forward was not George Eli Cross recently, but Mrs. G. H. Lewes, the legal widow of the’ deceased philosopher. How all the London newspapers and news agents could have committed such a tremendous blunder as getting hold of the wrong wouan iv the affair passes comprehension. A CASE OF AppUcTION.—On Monday morniag last a young girl aged 13 years, daughter of a citizen of the western portion of this county, was Influenced to leave her ome and follow the fortunes of an individual engaged In navigating the “raging canawl.” Her “parents were, of course, greatly distressed, and evoked the ald of the law fn Securing her return and the pun- ishment of ber abductor. Fearing that we might obstruct the cause of justice we have withheld the matter until an investigation had been made by the grand jury. Upon iuvest! a lion it proved to be a case for a petition of Heas corpus to secure the person of the child, rf ease she shouid be in duress at any place within the jurisdi¢tion of the court. The parties impll- And now the London priation bill, and 1t was reported to committee of whole. THAT LETTER ABOUT THE TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD, Mr. McLane, rising to a question of privilege, sald that he found ia a moruing paper a copy of a letter addressed to him and to Mr. Ells as members of the committee on Pactfic railroads by J. A. George, charging certain bribery and corruption upon the Congress which had passed the Texas Pacitic railroad bill. ‘That etter had gone to the newspapers not only without the knowledge of the committee, ‘but certainly through the agency of the man who had writ- tenit. Tt had been opened by him ( yesterday, after the adjournment of mittee, and after having been read by Mr. IS and hlinself, had been sealed up again, to be submitted (0 the committee at It ting The man who had written it was the only man who could have a copy of it. It had been, and still was, bis intention to submit the letfer to the committee at its next meeting, on ‘Thurs- day, and if the ecommitt of the opinion thaf it was worthy of attention, le would come tothe House for such instructions as it might wish to give him. The House then, at 12:15, went into committee of tie whole (Mr. Hooker in the chatr,) upon the agricultural appropriation bil. District Government Affairs. WASHINGTON GUIDES. At the request of the Major and Saper- intendent of Police, the District Commissioners are preparing the draft of a bill authorizing the Commissioners to appolat. guides for strangers visiting the captal. ‘Tie bill provides a penalty to persons acting as guides without a commis- sion from the Distri ahorith tendency is for the prote thieves, pickpockets, three-card monte men and others Of that cla THE s. in arrears of sp which ailusion w F nade tn yesterday's was resumed to-day at 12 o'clock at the off the Distriet collector, and all the property aa- vertlsed, which had not in the mean time paid the arrearage, was offered, but no bid a ae pearing, It Was Withdrawn for the pi by «lreetion of the sinking fund commissioner. mk tue mean time the special taxes on about one- third (in number) of the property advertised had been settled. Taking into consideration the expenses of this sale, which must have added several hundred dollars to the current expenses of the District government, the sale cannot be regarded as a success. BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Entwisle: Wm. H, Barnard, extend building at corner Pennsylvania ave. and 15th st. n.w., by a two-story brick addition for census oitice purposes: $10,000, G. A, Kelly, construct a grand stand for boat race at Dent's Wharf; $700. nk Middieton, repair brick houses v4, 206 and 20S D street northwest $2,500. WASHINGTON FISH MARKET.—Sold by R. A. Golden, agent:—130,000 herrings, from $12; to #2 per thousand; 5,000 shad, from $10 to $14 per huo- dred; 250 bunches rock ‘and perch, from 15 to 40 cents per bunch. THE Meraopist PRorgsrany CAMP MEETING, at Jackson's Grove, on the line or the B. & P. R. R., about 25 miles from the eity, will be held on the 5th of August, and continue two weeks. ‘There will be a mecting of stockholders on the grounds on the 30th of June to select two sites. A union picnic of the Sunday Schools of that demonination of Baltimore, the District and ad- — county will be held there on the same ay. CosssENc Em ENT DRESSES, COMMENCEMENT DRESSES. WHITE GOODS OF ALL KINDS. 2,000 Lie RDS (JOB) PLAID SWISS ORGANDIES, ro LINEN, FRENCH OHOANDY: ie prices. LACE OROARDY. ali price 8 ¥IG BISHOF Lal VICTORIA LAWS, LINEN LAWN, 8 ISLAND, N. JONU NAINBOO! AND, 100 Veoer FIGURED LINEN LAWN, 8 cts. per 300 pi co styles of beautiful awe BT Tayy conte: BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Large stock to make selections from, C. M. TOWSON, 636 Pa. ave., South side, Near 7th st. n.w. mayl5 Taira Dear 4} cated have not been heard from since the occur- rence, but it 1s supposed that they are in Cum- verland at present.—Hagersiown Glove, May 151 ‘THE FOREST FIRES are slowly dying out tn Pike county, N. J., nearly all the best timber and being burned over. In Shohole township large fires are burning. The danger which | Lesiore Milford is now over, There has been no rain CITY ITEMS. MEapackE yields quickly to Lodille’s Heat ache Specific, Soid by all Druggists. ONE of Curter’s Little Liver Pills taken. every night stimulates the liver, carries off tie bil, aud improves the digest ion and appetite, A Couan, CoLp, CaTaRRA or Sore Throat re- quires immediate attention, as neglect often- times results in some tnenrable Lung Disease. “Brown's Bronchial Troches” will almost inva- riably give relief. Imitatfons are offered for sale, many of which are injurious, The genuine Bro 18 Bronchial Froches” are sold only in Black and For explanation ask Four “hatter. “Save Your Hair.” ‘Keep it Beautifal,” London Hair Restorer” Insures new growth. “London Hair Restorer” Restores the color. “London Hair Restorer” Exquisite dressing. “London Hair Restorer.” The only cleanly and “London Hair Kestorer.” effectual Hair Restorer “London Hair Restorer,” in the market. Not adye A tollet luxury, entirely free trom all obnoxt- ue sts unpleasant odors. Price 75c. Ait all druggists, Stott & Cromwell, wholesale agents, Wash- ington. HEMORKHOIDS.—I suffered terribly. Had made arrangements with a prominent surgeon to ope- rate. A friend advised me to try Giles’ Linimen and Pills, Tdid so, and to my’ ay ro got immediate relief, and am now cured. J. L. KENNIN, Metropolitan Hotel, N. 'Y. Gites’ Pills cures rheumatism, Sold by all druggists. Send for peepee rganizations and who warted to address | THE RACES. ‘THE RACES AMUSEMENTS. . | FA5wan-courTany Rack. SKATING RINK STAND. ecihe Director of the Skating Rink announces the rection By aim of & BTAS D to view fectiy sa safe, with deep siruchst view one be with fall view of course. Location—Dent's wharf, Water and Market ste. Georgetown. | Ample room for carriaces in rear rear of stand: fa qgoot ecate (ait reserved) limited to capa: ese vor fente, beth with privil of seat for “Consolation” race, on roventsion at Bink ot cou | Et a payment. of 20 cents additional. ‘Tickets sale at New tes = and at princi Hoteles and at-stand on Gay of rice, myl5~ ‘ANLAS- = BOAT RACE. ‘The LADY OF THE LAKE will anchor 200 feet from south side of the ae giving aren it view of the entire lemach, nearly opposite the lostan t-house. Leaves her wharf at 2:30 p. ‘Take the 7th or $th street care. FOOLS will be sold bya the ‘National Hotel Pool to | seilers: TICKETS... +» 75 ete. Ticket, 75 cents: children, 5@ cents. For sale at Save drug store, ore ‘oth at a ee ve.; How- sta. read aves: Willard’s, Motropone 3, Ebbitt ogee St. . Hh and D a t ‘he fine Schooner aro, elegant! with elevated seats, protected a large awning, fitted up from the sin by Wil. teave Acker's wharf, foot of 7th 2'p.ue WEDNESDAY, 19: Hise, in tow amn-tux DM. Key, in time to witness tha start and finish of the race, oommanding a fall view of the course. Persone desiring 8 pleasant sail on the river and a fine view of the race wil’ find this a mot desirable rip, aveiding all confusion Sermaine. danger Tor fire and other unrleasant incidl ‘Tickets limited. Price, 50 drug store, 7th and Dawson’s drug oat. it HME FINEST VIEW. A GRAND STAND WITH AN AWNING. You can a! as whole rac race, from the beginning he to the end at HOP BITTERS GRAND STAND, near the foot of High st., Georgetown. It is the most desirab!e point on the Potomac to witness the grest contest FROM THE START TO THE FINISH. Exery few minutes accurate returns of the con- test will be reported by telegraphic display siznals in front of this stan ese ived Seats for Ladics. pores entennes at the right of the stand. Come ear! H° BITTEHS RACE. COLUMBIA BOAT CLUB'S GRAND STAND. Foor or Hicu 8r., GzoncEeTowx, D.C. One square from terminus of Pa. a view of start and finish. Approved by the Baila: Inspector. ‘Tickets for sale at stand. X it, ENTWISLE Has isened his certificate for the ND ND, Built at foot of Hight street, Gedrestown, for the Analostan Boat Club, and has declared it avery safe structure, indeed, snd capable of carrying five timesthe amount of that can be puton it, and built with a great vey to comfort and ease. aS seating capacity is about 5,000. ANALOSTA ANLAN AND COURTNEY RACE, On the grounds adjoining “House I have erected a GRAND STAND, covered with awn ing, including fine settees, Xe, for the purpose of witnessing the Race. A full view of start and finish ean be feen from the stand. Refreshments can be ladon the grounds. [It] _R. C. HOLTZMA [TO THE BOAT RACE, ‘Secure Boats foot of 17th st. wharf. per head ; ~ood opportunity. ps GREAT RUNNING RACES Potomae Bot Fare, Se. Itt AT THE NATIONAL FAIR GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, the 19th, WILL COMMENCE AT 12 O’CLOCK, sites willzive everybody an. Copormey of seeing the Races, and return in tim city and eee the Boat Race. be on the B. and O. Railroad will start at proper hours, and return from the Grounds as soon as Kaces are over. N. B.—Nore but the official Programme will be allowed on the Grounds during any day of the Races. myl7-2t 0 THE BOAT BRACE, The £afe and Commodious Open Steamer, JOHN W. THOMPSON, The finest on the River to view the HANLAN-COURTNEY BOAT RACE from, will leave her wharf, foot of 6th st.,, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, ar 2:30, with awnings spread from stem to stern to protect the passenwers from sun and heat. There will be but a limited number of tickets isnued to half the capacity of the boat, in order to secure safety and comfo: ‘The price of Tickets have been put at ONE DOLLAR, (Children Half Price.) ‘To avoid an over-crowd, a suitable place has been selected (one of the most advantageous on the river) to view the race and be on hand at the finist., ickets on sale at Nationa! ‘Theater and Metze- rott’s Music Store. myl7-2t H° BITTERS BOAT RACE. THE EXCURSION STEAMER at 2:30 p.m. Will Jeave ber wharf, foot of 7th si ‘This steamer has the best facilities for viewing the Race of any steamer on the river, being per- fectly open and light draught, and will be in a posi- tion to view the entire Race. Refreshments on board. obtained at the steamer. 10 THE BOAT RACE. INTERNATIONAL BOAT BRACE. STEAMER GEO. LEARY, ‘Tickets, 50 cents, to be myl7-2t 120 West Broadway aie Y. Trial size 25 cents. LOSE bas Le rea compiete cure4 to6 ae pian! ts; $1, at For yeahington at 450 Pa. ave oo ave. “Rovan on Rats.”—Ask dt druggist for it. It Clears out rats, mice, roaches, bed-bugs. .15¢. a box; for Washington at 480 Pa. avenue, FOR CLEANING OR DYEING LADIES’ AND GENT'S Surms, Anton Fischer, 906 G street northwest, will give satisfaction in on in every respect. ly “ALDERNEY Wacons.”—Freshtalde1 lerney butter churned every morning, and og bier in 3g lbs. “ Ward” print 35¢. per Also, cottage cheese, butt ana Sweet vate 6c. per qt. Oo SPECIALTY FOR THIS WEEK, CHARTERED BY WILLARD'’S HOTEL, Will leaye wharf foot of G st. n.w. and anchor abreast Analostan Island, thereby giving the pas- sengers an oH ortunity to witness the contest. lusic and Refreshments on board. = ‘kets for sale at Willard's Hotel. ee ed my’ ro AND COURTNEY BOAT RACE. = eiGEe TO GRAND STANDS ON pape NALOSTAN ISLAND. Seating accommodations for an ei dew served seats. Tickets at Hotels, raz ptores and 50c. each. each. start to finish, taking in the e1 of Police to maintain order. Accesmble from Aque- duct bridge and steam the every ten minutes ftom foot of High st., Georgetor Spe MATTAY FOR THE BOAT RACE, Leaving 6th street wharf 236 o'clock. To alowat al Ss THE HANLAN-COURINEY 8UIT, InN SIX DIFFERENT PATTERNS. PRICE 14. si4. sia, $14. sia. $14. WELL WORTH sis. CALL AND BEE THEM AT THE “FAMOUS.” , He. 400 Seventh st, m.wey - DORNER D, Board 8 8908 Meas the number of Tickets will rocured at office on wharf. or = ou 1s BHENiei's Goal ia 0 ae and 328 Fenn- ete 75 cent Sylt. re aad G. T. JONES, AG: Ye MANTA eae BOAT RA Ee sont, il eat foot rges, capable of seating 1,000 or the startand finish of the eres 3 lisse dikes for sale at W- Re BROW: 5, a a Penna. ave. 14-2 GREAT BOAT RACE. THE START AND THE FINISH. Ts wherh, anchored out ‘in the stream from Gilbert's foot of Ger rh st., commanc \e river of the start and fain ot | § ickets for vy at W.R. BR ve., and H.P, Sig Wee: | Sieaia ave 0 OTST aa Brea Beey, orgeeees ce 24 saerois WAaA tome) pe eavare tr spit. wk Gaus a om ite the vey to ose whole of tan Tickets of admission, crane seat, 50 cts. ; for sale hy JOHN BERRY, myl5-3t" 432 vth ot. i *"4s-courrner. ESHA I Fed ‘Ss beheae aoe Foot of 26th and D streets, Com: Commands the very best view of Course of anv on pagtasedon, Fifty Cente; Restrv.p Castes. O« ek tefrele 4 whart, "ad Adavor acd Bo- direct tare bh a Si ae mate 38 HANLAN COURTNEY. Grane os TAN Qs e The best View on the river, Simms’ wharf ‘Tickets £ "s Di comme an or ae ae Lockhart’ van at MOST ae rend ae FINE VIEW, OF, iar, F COMING Rpg ied the 8 a Fiabe oi a View of the Entire Cou Coad in the GRAND Say on Wharf mac Boat rirnet Goorectowa, mast $e Fego- HE ARALOSTAN BAND STAND, FOOT OF NEW HA WENTY. AQUSHTRE, AVENUE ag Adjoining ‘spalontan Bos Boat House, on thé west side, ACK THE GnEAE Boar RACE, AY ‘Tickets 50 cts. fer “sale at the “@rsastem, cor. 6th and C sts. . Bi ¥ sh. and at ail ihe’ princi Bee ee Re myl4-4t* G®45D RUNNING BRACES aT THR NATIONAL FAIR GROUNDS, fe WASHINGTON, D. ©., MAY 17, 38. 4 20, commencing *g:30 each Day, sharp: = FOUR BRACES EACH DAY. PURSES.. $9,000 ING. STABLES OF OF THE FORTY OF THE LE. COUNTRY HAVE ERED F\ a N FOR BRACES. §2~ Railrcad Companies ranning into Washing- ton will issue ™ ii EXCURSION TICKETS AT HALF RATES. WILLIAM M. GALT, President. E. C. DEAN, Secretary. my5-12t ___ SPORTING _GOODS si. 00 RAZOR?! This is a remarkable and extraordinary BazoR: Made of the finest RINGING DAMAS°US STEE. by Sane & eee of anes a re Site igor Ground ve ‘in and isa full concave Hixaixa RATTLER: af It takes the keenest cutting i and will spli i a_hair or shave a face htest touch. ly $1.00 and warranted y or money prouded. NATION H¢ 3 and BELT—com! 2 Benes and 2 Belts in one, on. yi MEAHA’S SPORTING BAZAR, Cor. 15 F sts. FISBING TACKLE, 4 ator, ASth and B sts 3. ERY, BASE RUPPERT, Nos. 403 and 405 7th st. n.w., HEADQUARTERS FOR THE TNEY CHILDREN'S CARRIAGE GOM- PANY, the cheapest for beauty, comfort and dura- ity {n the market. | Bicycles and Velocipedss for ies, at the lowest and Fancy Bows, nd examine the xoods boxe: and girls, all ef sie ery Fiat fumed sizes and styles. H They speak for themselve Stop One Minute and Think, SHON, or NEURALOTA, TERS will cure you. THIN, or TED, ey Iron fron Iron fron tron fron iron fron Tren Bitters pial ve, OOOASTONAL tit or feel at LLFE Is “Tf you are s mother, and have not milk or strensth to hurse your child, or suffer from Hysteria, or re giseaee. females = Umble Bitte: soos int tomas ¥OU CAN BE CURED. Prick $1 4 Bor. ALL Deuces SLL Taem. THE BROWN OHBMICAL OU., BALTIMORE, SOLE PRorsietons. Fer sale by STOTT & CROMWELL, 485Pennay!- vania avenue, wholesale and retail, and byail Drag- ints. decst —PECIAL NOTICE. THE NEW YORK LIE INS. COMPANY, Nos. 246 any 348 Bnoapway, New au Has a) yin nee oe TYLER & RUTHER! Nor eee atrcctn wy AGENTS FOR THE DIS- Fe Thacr OF COLUMBIA. This stuunch Old Company is well known in this ccmmunity, heeds no words of commendation ae to its reliability, or methods of insurance; un- like some of the other leading. Life Companies, it is PURELY Mutual, and its TonTINe INVESTMENT Policy is especially attractive, csmbining insur- ance With a profitable investment. COMPANY ORGA’ CASH ASSETS, Jan. 1, 1880. BE as es = TRADE MAnx. Macon, G: Mar. ge 1879.—From having besn intimate for number of eet with the proprie- tors of Swi Syphilitic Specific, I have known much oe man! a = ceeds cpr iowa a en in the commun! ize Gere victtins in carly ife 10.8, phlis, and who nave taken the8. 8. medicine, and who are now, to all appearances, and in their ‘own belief, as free from taint of disease as the first man, fresh from the hands of his Maker. Delicacy forbids their public recommendations of this medicine, but T am al lowed torefer the oes rane y tO endcree everything that can be said in Wx favor. Being much opposed to Hon ids seit hesitation that T attach ta vay name aM chat uk ectenoe hae not set made pubis & isa say that our science i Sikation equal to tate for the varnone Indicated. Prepared only bythe SWIFT SPECUFIG 00. Atlanta, Ga. by & STE! TEVENS, National Hotel. ‘ap24-1m EOPLE WHae ero atl or send orger to Tue Lancest anD Most CoMPLETE JOB DYEING AND GEA nING ESTABLISH- SovrH or New York. First-class in every particular. Work called for and delivered Ee ie the city, or by mail or express from other W. H. WHEATLEY. my] 49 Jefferson st., Georgetown, D.C. {OME ORT AND STYLE. BROAD SHOES WITH LOW HEELS, ao Soap ties Qufond Tee andr ‘snd Prince Albert's. is and Children's White Slippers. dal, Button and Newport Ties. and Congress L. HEILBRUN’S No. 402 7th st. n.w. S1Gx oF, THE OLD WomaN is Wixpow. ap28 JAS. F. fet el eet ‘9th st. n.w., PLUMBING win ve aview So abe ed eran 3B 2 ease ONE OF Ee per- | GANTEARE PLUMBING. on 140 8th st., betweenG andé H. aps0-lm* N4vTioxar THEATER. Every Evenipg, mer Thursday and Saturday Matinees, BEYS ucumery. DUMPTY, AND hevirecir STUDENTS. paces cme Le anade: 2 my Barieauing, aEo — JAMES 8. MAPEITT world. Grand Pantaloona, 2 by America’s Mile. B: mfaat, Bisson Men: eee - ALLET—MABVELOU 3 = HAPPY PANTOMIMIC NOVELTE AND SERUERE at all ted with a volume of ne exciting surprises of and houkeho!d com trick Panto: Dumpty, excelling all former o1 ED'S. Don't Fail to See It, my | hee bee rat HERNE'S HEARTS HERNE'S BERNE'S OAK. BERNE's management 9 nice"S & SERRE MACHER. The Storm The Rescne The Rescue. ‘The ri The Resotve, 7" Ot - The Kesvive. The Home Figure. The Home Picture, The Revelation. The Return. The Revelation: The Return. SATURDAY, ONLY, MATINEE BEN! E BABY. Doty. Daty Night Prices, 50 and snd School, at the Congregational Cl oreh. ‘The following isthe bill of fare for Wednee tay evening: Cream of Barley, Oysters broiled, 0} 26m, Mobile ronet; Tomats Salad, Gateau St. i ‘ Be for =~ remainder « lar; single tickets, twenty-five cents. ing Leeson ae 30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday Morning Lessons—10 " aud Saturday. a.m. Tuesday, Pd Su ™ bay? THEATER COMIQUE.—Mon May 17, nizhtly, and Tuesday ay Battne . Tuaticuration ‘af the caigues meee nt of the ereat Paris Folly ( f the course, one dol f with the new additions, i nuvat array of talout that has ever appeared in this ci myl7 RLINGTON THEATER — TUESDA THURSDAY and SATURDAY MATINERS M'Le Saronis’ Female Minstrels and Novelty Goin two Kenarate and sigantic = ad. First appearance m, Win. and nnedy, the 3 1 cene ever’ produce snian March. something rare and original VONCERT BY THE BLIN THE ANNUAL Mi avid CONCERT ‘ashit zen Froliquee— myT5-6t MASTIASD. Issn THON FC THE IN UC IN OF 7S BL TUESDAY EVEN! May 18ra, Iss wrevational Church, cor. itt and @ sts, At the ©: Ez or” FELLoWws MONDAY EV: BLIND Tom. Tur Musicat. PHENOMENON OF THE AcE, Renowned throughout the World as the Greatest Natural Pianist Living, The exhibition of whose marvelous sift has w Lim world-wide celebrity, and has both a ished and de om: the greatest masters of il apposr POSITIVELY ONE W Admission 50 cents: R sferved Seats 75 conte, Beats secured at Met Mr. WARREN 8. YOUNG, LITTLE ANNIE LEWIS, And others will assist at a GRAND MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTER TAINMENT, ar WAUGH M. E. CHURCB, TUESDAY EVENUNG, May 18x, 1880, Commencing at 8 o'clock. Tickets 25 cente, [os HALL. TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1880. HH. M. S. PINAFORE, BY THE ORIGINAL “IDEAL” CAsT. SOSEPHIN: RALPH ha Mrs. EB Tee, Mise Levy, ferson, Hara: Adame Morgsi me well trained Oboreg of 60 Tall Orchestra Admission, incladitae Seat, 50 conte. be reserved, itore. my8-Ut my13-5t Leeron, ‘Ticket, 88. lessons, se Sintele sdnuissi $1 my-Lip ~ PROPOSALS For F) — BEEF. Ormce A. a. G: &, Wastrarow At at D SEALED PROPOSALS, in tri the usual conditions, with a ¢ lisement attached, will be re: this offi until 12 o'clock, noon, on Rie RSDAY, Mav 2, 1880, at which time and place they will'be opene in presence of bidders, for furnishing and deliver- ing the Freel: y the sul 8. at this Post, rest, during the fiscal year commencing aay, ist, 16 hi contract for Fresh Beef shal! not be emn- strued to involve the Bnited States tion for payment in excess of the anprgpriation eranted by Corureas for the purpose. Proposale st be cuclowed velopes, marked porols for Fresh Be da 'sicested to the undersigned, The Government reserves the risht to reject any or all proposals. Information as to conditions, of Beef, erent a ae bond, &e., « tained by pplication to this of ome &. B, HUBBARD, Ist Lieut, 24 Art., 4.0.0.8. my3,4,18&19 COAL AND WOOD, | G. L. SHERIFF, DeraLen 1x wea GOAE AND WOOD, sty ven to every order. von eit and 328 Pa. Ave. street, Potomac JOHNSON BROTHERS. TELEPHONIC OONNECTIONS. es ee ee N4tt0N4L Fain ASSOCIATION. FOR =. OOAL an¢ ace has THE FIRST ia ——- STEPHENSON & BRO., Depot and Mill, 7th-street wharf. Office: 12th and Penns. ayenue. nova eee RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, MALARIA, DIreeaEEse, PNEUMONIA, SORE THROAT, us over al INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS, &. TRADE “SAPANULE.” MARK. The Celebrated Glycerine Lotion Gives: roe . Hadical Sees cian a Ste in it, as we guarantee satisfaction, ‘oud by all Drazgiats. SAMUEL GERRY & COMPANY, ‘mast-oo 937 Brosdwav, K. ¥.