Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1881, Page 1

AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, forthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, ly The Evening Star Newspaper Com; GEO. W. ADAMS rest by on their own account, st 10 Bhan gir mai Sgiiean oars he sear, $6: six montin, aa ‘Entered at —— the Post fice at Washington, D.C., a8 [ue Weexty Stan—published on Friday—$20 rss & $isen ieee ergpetd- Six months, $15 10 copies tor! 5520 oad mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; a0, iatnad See ae Eee The Lpew ° no Star, Ve 58—N®: 8,946. WASHINGTON, D. C.. -WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1881. TWO CENTS. NDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR AMUSEMENTS—8th pace. ATTORNEYS—Ist pace. AveTION Saes—Sth page. Booxa, &.—7th page. Boarpixe—4th page. Boots axp Suors—6th page. Busiwess Cuances—4th page. Burpers’ SuPriies—6th page. Crry Irems—8th page. Dratus— Sth page. Dry Goops—6th page. Epvcarioxat—Sth pace. Fars, Festrvars, &c.—8th page. Famrry Surriies—3d page. Frvanctat—6th page. For Rent (Rooms) 4th page. For Rest (Houses)—4th page. For RENT (Miscellancous)—4th page. For Save (Miscellaneous)—4th page For Saix (Houses)—4th pae. GExTLEMES's Goops—sth page. Hovserunnisnines page. Hourpay Goops—4th page. InsvRance—4th page. Lapres’ Goops—6th page. Lost axp Fousp—4th pase. Morey To Loas—4th page. Meptcat, &c.—Tth page. Prnsowat—4th pace. PRoressionat—4th pase. PIANOs AND (nGans—6th page. Ratinoaps—7th pace. SPectaAL Notices—Ist page. STREAMERS, ith page. Sare Derosrr—fith paxe. ‘Tue Teapes—Tth pace. Texxisa Batus—4th pare. Unperrakenrs, &c.—5th page. WasTep (Help)—4th page. Wanrep (Situations) 4th page. (Houses)—4th paxe. iscellaneous) 4th page. ‘oat—4th ps SPECIAL NOTIC ERATIVE BUL in Id its 26th mon! dues and making adv 1. 7 o'clock p.n Sth and 10th AVILLE, President, | iS. D- ly JAS. H. S. JNO. JOY EDSON. ‘Secretary. (ee Union Bt ‘Thethint recular monthly mecting of thie Ascocia- | tion, for the paymentof aues and sale of money, will be held at Cosmopolitan Hall, corner 8th and nerthwest. on WEDNESDAY, December 7, IS81, at 7-30 o'clock p The books ‘of this Association ” are still open, and subscriptions vill be received by the officers and at the hall on By order. DENNIS DANIEL DONOVA’ streets AL BUIL 3 SDAY EV 7, Is81, at 615 7th stree dues atid sale of money. ‘This association i= permanent in its character, has | new features and advantaes, and offers the best cxist- | im micans for earnins good interest on monthly savings | and oixaining loans on easy inouthiy payments. | Laat sold so that as much as $1,050 was obtain- mthiy payment of $12. ) cents sud as hich as $1,000 taken in pay- ‘There is # good demand for money, and ily solicited to come forward. | : payment $1 per month. New sub: | scriptions taken at the meeting, or by C. C. Duncanson, nt, Yth and D streets: BE. M. 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PrOvencomes tHe Fivsnep Arreanance or Heat, Fatievr anp ExcrreMent. ‘Yr Maxes a Lapy or Turmty APPEAR BUT TWENTY! tural, gradual, and perfect are its effecta that Ando Hei inpomaitle to detest Ws appication, janT-eo fe. EUREKA SPRINGS WATER (from Arkansas), Summit, Deep Hock, Geyser (Saratova), Be- gress Water, and other Natural Waters, freahly rece Sid for sae'on draught at MILBURN’S PHARMACY, m5 1429 Pennsylvania avenue. a GAS FIXTURES. ‘£. F. BROOKS, with Mitchell, Vance & Co. ands rof a century practical experienc meet all competition and sell at LOWEST RATES elec ‘Retort pote] in- mense Stock. Fine selection. Gas Stoves, re- duced rates, my E. F. BROOKS, 531 15th street. G. RIDDLE, H.E. DAVIS, JAS.E. PADGETT. . RIDDLE, DAVIS & PADGETT, Attorneys-at-Law, No. 460 Lovisiana avenue northwest. Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the Conrt of Claims, the courts of Maryland, Vircinia and the District of Columbia, and before the Depart- ments of Government and Congres», ni3-im ROSS PERRY, ° ATTOR 2D Opporite City Hall. FENRY WISE GARNE BY WS TORNEY AT-LAW, Sth «f., bet. Dand E, Wasnt ©. jo. 2 Columbian Law Building, sep6-6un, 1p eos. D. gH. MILLER, ° Attorney-at-Law, removed his office to Rooms 6 and 8, Gunton Law Building, Louisiana avenue, near City Hall. jy25-6m. JR JANNUS, ATTORN -AT-LAW, ROOM 31, LE ¢ Droit Building, corner #th and F streets nortia- ‘west. Practices before the courts and the departments, Solicitor of and Associate Counsel in -6w it Canes. J OHN MORAN, 2126 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 428 97H NontHwest, hason hand large aseortment of the best makes of LATROBES, Cox, Whiteman & Cox's Celebrated Splen- did and Ruby and other RANGES and HEATING BIOVES, Novelty FURNACES, &c. FLUMBING, TIN-ROOFING, JOBBING, STOVE RE- PAIRS, &e. Prices and terms reasonable. A No. 7 RANGE, with all the fixtures, $14. §2~ Connected to Teev! Exchange. nli-lm,1p | Services, and have been approved by the Secre- eee | day that the Cabinet nomt | the prize ts to be inter | cative, however. | last night, and decline in connec ni-6m | tween John W. Bar _DOUBLE SHEET. Washington News and Gossip. GoveRNMENT REcEIPTs To-pay.—Internal reve- Ue, $285,808.29; customs, $552,519.98. Tue Taree Lapy PostMasTERS OF KENTUCKY.— Mrs. Ross, of Newport, Mrs. Farrell, of Covington, and Mrs. Thompson, of Louisville, are now in the city Anxious for re-appointment.” It is stated that Mrs. Thompson has a letter from Mrs. Gartield asking for her continuance in office a8 @ personal favor to the writer. QUICK Worx.—The Western Union Telegraph Company yesterday sent the President’s message to New York in precisely fifty-eight minutes. ‘Twelve circuits were used. THE TRAINING § PortemovTa.—Commodore Walker, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy department, ts informed that the United States ship Portsmouth, which formed one of the train- ing squadron at Newport, R.1L, arrived at the navy-yard here this morning. She will be put on ue a for repairs and will stay during the winter. Brps were opened at the Bureau of Engraving ‘and Printing of the Treasury department to-day for supplies for the coming six months, There were 85 bidders for furnishing all the various classes, embracing almost all the principal arti- cles used in the arts and manufacturing. PROMOTIONS IN THE PENSION OFFICE.—The fol- lowing promotions in the Pension office were re- commended by Commissioner Dudley for efficient = e effect December 1: F. A. Warfield, E hell, H. A. Kingsley, Wm. C. Mason, 8: | P. Pearson, Wm. S. Bell, F.S." Samson and Mrs. | Love 'S. Foot, to’ $1,200; T. F. Wils H. Mor- | ris and Miss Clara O. Brawiey, to $1,000; S. T. F. | Sterick and J. D. Wise to $900; Wm. H. Greer to | Nor Go in Untit. Monpay.—A Senator sald to- sent to the Senate before next Monday. AN INTERNATIONAL PxIze.—The state depart- ment is informed by the Belgian minister here, that the king of Belgium has decreed a prize to be offered in 1685 for the best system of populariz~ ing the study of geography. ‘The competition for tional NAVAL ORDERS—Commander W. R. Bridgman, tocommand the Despatch. Ensign DeWitt Coff- man, to the Colorado. Gunner W. W. Carter, to ard, Norfolk, on the 27th to the Washing- Clark, from the ting orders. special duty at the navy « inst. rpenter J.L. Th yard. CoMmander C inpshire and placed on >. Cushman, to ordnance duty at the orsolk navy yard. Carpenter G. W. Conover, from. the W ard and ordered to duty at the Naval Academy —_—_ THE VIRGINIA SENATORSHIP.—A STAR reporter | met ex-Senator Lewis, of Virginia, this morning and endeavored to get something out of him about the Virginia senatorship. He was non-communi- He denied that there was a con- of Virginia republicans held in this city to adinit that he was here lon with the senatorship fizht. He sald: Now, you can get more information from any man you meet on that matter than I'll teil | xt morning.” It looked as if Mr. Lewis 13, led With the situation, THE PRestveNT took up his residence at the White late this afternoon. The room which the President will occupy—the one in the north- West corner of the second floor—ts not ready for lim. ‘Temporary accommodations for the Presi- dent in an adjoining room had been fitted up. ference ne THE PRESIDENTS PRIVATE SECRETARY.—Mr. Phillips will not, tt is now understood, be Prest- | dent Arthur's private secretary. That office will be held by Mr. John Davis, a nephew of Bancroft Davis, and the son-in-law of ex-Senator Freling- en. Mr. Davis is expected to assume the duties of the office in a day or two. THE PROPOSED SERENADE TO SENATOR MAHONE.— The committee vo arrange the serenade to Senator eda circular letter to mem- Tess asking contributions of money to pay the expense of the affair. PERSoNAL.—Hugh Hastings, of the New York Commercial Advertiser, and W. E. Curtis, of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, are at Willards.— Messrs. Frank Libbey and Benj. Miller, jr., left the city yesterday for Florida, on a prolonged hunting and fishing ton.—Ex-Governor Routt, of Colo- rado, well-known In Washington as former Assist- ant Postmaster General, is in town, stopping at the Arlington. —Ex-commissioner’ Marble ‘was registered in New York last night—Among the arrivals at the Riggs House this anorning were J W. Mackey, of Nevada, and Rev. T. DeWitt Tal mage, of Brooklyn.—Ex-Everything B. Gratz Brown arrived in New York from Europe yester- day.-—Bud Doble, the well-known horseman, 1s at Willards. The District in Congress A BILL TO INCREASE THE WATER SUPPLY. Senator Rollins has introduced a bill to appro- priate $80,000 for the completion of the dam at Great Falls. He says this fs the first essential step towards an enlargement of the water-works to a capacity to supply the demand for water in Wash- ington. MATURITY OF PROMISSORY NOTES IN THE DISTRICT. Senator Jones to-day introduced a bill to amend the revised statutes of the District in relation to the days of grace for payment of notes and other obitgations, so that when the day of payment falls on Sunday, or a legal holiday, the payment may be made on'the day subsequent, instead of the day previous, For instance, when ‘a note falls due on Sunday, instead of payment being required on aturday, as now, the days of grace shall include the Monday following the Sunday. ‘This amend- ment was petitioned for by a large number of business men of Washington. A BILL TO PAY GEO. H. PLANT. Senator Groome to-day introduced a bill to pay George H. Plant $13,105.24 for the partial destruc- tion of the steamer Lady of the Lake by the U.S. steamer Gettysburg, in May, 1874. SHooTING AFFRAY Ix MowTaomERY County, MD.— A serious shooting affray occurred on Wednesday morning at Big Spring, Montcomery county, be- ett and his father-in-law, Mr. Northcross. The latter received one ball in the another in the body and the third in the leg. not expected to recover. ‘The quarrel 1s said to have originate¢ about the part taken by Barnett in assiting in the elopement of Northeross’ daugh- with an objectionable guitor. Both of the par. tes to the affray are wealthy farmers and of good social standing.—Baltimore American, pa eee Snoormne a Prrest.—Father McCarty, parish priest at Greenfield, Mass., was shot and seriously wounded Siturday ‘evening at the parochial res dence there by David McMellan. MeMellan’s wife Jeft him several years ago because he treated her badly, and has recently been acting as house- keeper at the peace Tesidence. McMellan shot him twice and then ran away. One ball entered the priest’s body near the navel, and was re- moved from the back. Father McCarty Iggin a dangerous condition. THe Way THE NEWARK Baxx WILL Resume.— The project of restoring the Mechanics’ national bank ts the result of conferences of the ten di- rectors, Who have had a paper drawn to the con- tents of which they have agreed, binding them to contribute over their names towards paying the creditors of the bank and reviving the tnstitution. ‘The exact total 1s not made public, but it 1g about $1,000,000, the _ president,“ Joseph A. Halsey, contributing 000. "The directors will publicly. ,aunouice H4*wanp & HUTCHINSON, 317 NINTH STREET, BAVE AN ENTENSIVE STOCK OF GOOD IN ALL THEIR LINES. SULNACES, RANGES, LATROLE STOVES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES, &c. GANITARY INSPECTION AND THE REMODEL- I8G AND MODERNIZING OF DEFECTIVE PLUMBING IN CITY RESIDENCES IS MALE THE SPECIAL FEATURE OF OUR BUSINESS. GF" We give Favorsble Estimates for New Constni:- Wemsinall ourbranches, st 1 Teacher, cf PIANO, ORGAY ana and Particular attenticn to ‘as thoae "wishing to be quctined for Bor: 38 Ib street thee Pay creditors a tage ‘than could be hoped for from the receiver. creditors accept the amount offered, the sums will be paid in immediately, and a full taken. ‘The bank will then resume under the old name, though, it will practically be a new: tnstitutio all of the assets being swallowed up in the dues. ‘ts creditors, Tur MORMON PRESIDENT MARRIES A WEALTHY ‘Wivow.—The Salt Lake 7ribune says on Mormon authority that John Taylor, the head of the Mor- mon church, was ee a esi be — month. The ceremon; perfor 1e Mormon temple, at St. The Tribune also GUITEAU'S TRIAL | TO-DAY. HE OPENS THE PROCEEDINGS. GENERAL SHERMAN TESTIMONY AGAINST THE INSANITY THEORY. The attendance at the Guiteau trial to-day was sufficient to reagsure the doubting mind of the prisoner, who had misgivings lest. public interest in him and his doings were failing. The opening proceedings of the court were attended by little in- cident. Among the new faces visible in the court room was that of Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He came in with Judge Porter, and Sat with him at the prosecution table. Representatives Richardson, of Florida; Mason, of New York, and Gen. Sherman sat near the prose- cution table. McKenzie, of Kentucky, and Wise, of Virginia, also occupied seats within the bar. Judge MacArthur sat, during the morning, with Judge Cox. Guiteau Opens the Proceedings with a Speech. ‘The court was called to order at 10:05, and the Prisoner was promptly placed in his seat. AS soon as he was unmanacled he addressed the court. “If the court please,” he sald, “the American people do not desire that this case be tried again, and I do not desire it, but I say, with the utmost respect to this court and jury, that I am not satis- fied with the way the political situation has been presented. That ts the very clst of the whole de- re I say that the President of the United States would never have been shot ff it hadn’t been for the political situation, and I say I have a right task your honor that you summon Gen. Grant and Senators Conkling and Platt, and th of men, who were so down on President Garfield that they would not speak to him on the street, or call upon him. T have a right to show my personal relations—I may say cordial relattons—with those men when Twas In New York. I was well dressed, Well fed there,and lived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.” GUITEAU EXCEPTS TO THE COURT'S RULING. “T will have to except to your honor’s ruling,” added thé prisoner, “and the court in bane will Sustain it, and I will have a new trial.” The court remarked that the exeeption had already been noted. THE PRISONER TO MAKE THE CLOSING SPEECH. “T also desire to announce,” said the prisoner, “that I intend to make the closing speech in this case, after Mr. Scoville gets through. Mr. Scoville- takes altogether too narrow-minded a view of this case.” As to the Presidents Testimony. Mr. Scoville said that he had drawn up six inter- Togatorles to submit to the President, and had | sent them. He expected that the President would return his replies this morning, but he (Scoville) had not yet recetved them. The prosecution objected that they had not been permitted to see the interrogatories. During the discussion Guiteau frequently raised yolce in protest. ‘I don’t think it is at all ne- ” he shouted, “for Gen. Arthur to be bored sway. If you want to put the President on to him.” Again he “Gen. Arthur is President of the United States, and I think 1t would be improper to drag him tnto this court.” After some discussion, In which the prosecution agreed to waive their privilege of reviewing the interrogatories, the court suid that whenever the President's replies came in they would be admit- ted as evidence, Dr. E. C. Spitzka, of New York, and Nettie G. Rude, of Chicago, were called Dut did not re. spond. Mr. Scoville 1 for attachments for both witnesses, request the court granted. GUITEAU DISCLAIMS ANY VANITY OR EGOTISM. The prisoner, who had been reading a news- Paper, broke in again: “Considering the pressure on me for autographs,” he said, “I want to say I don’t care a snap about greatness. I haven't any vanity or egotism in this case. It is absolutely false what 1s sald in the newspapers on that point. Mr. Scoville safd_he had relied upon Dr. Spitzka as the chief expert witness for the defence. He understood that t&e prosecution had been after him as a witness for the prosecution, and he had declined to come,as his mind was already made up as to the insanity of the prisoner. Gen. Sherman as a Witness, Mr. Scoville then announced that he rested his case, and the government began the rebuttal testi- mony by calling Gen. Sherman to the stand. “Wm. T. Sherman, general of the army of the United States,” replied the witness when asked his name and occupation. The witness testified that he was in Washington on the 24 of July when the President was shot. District Attorney Corihill then handed to Gen. Sherman a letter, which the General sald was handed to him at 11:45 a.m. on the day of the assassination, at his office in the War department by Major Brock and Major ‘Twin ing. The military force of the United States here was ordered out Instantly at the first intimation that the President was shot; the shooting of the President gave reason to ap. prehend that it was a part and parcel of @ conspiracy pervading the country, and, of course, the inflitary of the country was bound’ to take precautions “against any émergency that might arise; the witness had made such personal examination as he could; when he had learned that there was no conspiracy, the army assisted the ‘clvil authorities, at the’ request of Major rock. Gen. Sherman was then cross-examined by Mr. Scoville only so far as to reiterate that he had at first supposed there might have been a conspt- an acy. When the General was stepping from the stand, Guitean called to him: “Resuiting, General, from the political situation, wasn’t It? Gen, Sherman did ‘not deign to reply, but Mr. Scoville asked him: “Did you have any foundation for supposing there was a conspiracy other than your own opinion?” “None,” said the witness, and he added: “I came to the conclusion that the act was that of one Inan—one man alone.” GUITEAU THANKS GEN, SHERMAN. As the General was leaving Guiteau called out to him in a familiar way. “Much obliged to you, General, for sending troops for my protection at that time.” Testimony in Rebuttal as to Heredi- tary Insanity. Edwin P. Barton, a lawyer, testified that he had resided in Freeport, IIL, since the spring of 1856. Regarding Mr. L. W. Guiteau, father of the pris- oner, the witness said he had the character of a very reliable, honest, straight-forward, clear- headed business man. He was intelligent to an unusual degree. The witness was with L. W. Gutteau at the time of his death, and had drawn his will for him some months before. The wit- ness never had any doubt but he was perfectly sane; the idea never occurred to him that he was Insane. In reference to Abram Guiteau, he testi- fled that he had no doubt of his sanity. He went over the names of all the members of the famti he knew, and gave bis opinion that they were ail sane. He said the same of the prisoner, 80 Jong as he knew him, though he had not seen’him since 1859, Upon cross-examination the witness said that L. W. Guiteau suffered under some delusion in his iiiness; he said he had many discussions on re- lgious topics with L. W. Guiteau; the witness did not remember that he had reported to Mr. Burch- ard, when L. W. Guiteau was a candidate for an office in a bank, that the latter said he believed he would never die; he understood Mr. Guiteau had a hope that if he lived a pure life he might Dy live forever. He had no reason to doubt L. W. Guiteaw’s sincerity ; he had not much opportunity of Judging of 1. W. Guiteau’s mental condition during ¢ last year or two of his life; he had also little Opportunity of knowing .Abram Guiteau in the latter year of his life; he did not think Abram’s daughter, Ella, had as much intel nce as the other children; witness had never that Flora Guiteau was of unbalanced mind, and that measures had been taken for treating her as en insane person. ‘The witness was asked if he would consider a man perfectly sane, who entertained d belief that he would never die. “ ‘There was some discussion as to the admissi- A WITNESS. Says that the marriage was in defiance of law, bya would not have been tolerated at Salt Lake 3 +o A CoLonep Boy BEATEN TO DEATH.—Much ex- citement exists in Bellova, Powhatan county, Va. rowing out of the beating to death of Rober ‘oodson, a colored boy 11 years old, by his step- father and mother. It appears thatthe boy was I-ft in charge of the house while his parents went {ONGTE about a mile distant. At inner-time the . havi Ro foed, used a quan! meal and baked a cake for himself. ther and mother knew abstraction of the bility of the question, but the court admitted i ‘The witness replied that is opinion Would” be ‘based upon circumstances. Mr. Scoville ee ee r “A man has a it to refuse to & fool Of himself on the stand,” said the district attor- ney, coming to the relief of the witness. witness sald he was of the opinion if a Upon cross-examination, the ‘witness sald he had seen L.W. Guiteau once in hisitast tllness; thought he was then under the influenee.ot hine; knew that Mrs. L. W. Guiteau was giak and feeble during the last few years of her life. Gardner W. Tandy, a deat and shoe dealer of Freeport, Ill,, testified to lils.ntimate acquaint- ance with Luther W. Gulteam; he lived for years opposite Mr. Guiteau’s he ; had never seen anything that indicated to that L. W, Gut- teau was insane; witness thought him of un- usual intelligence; witness had known the pris. oner when he was a clerk in ‘office of the court clerk; Mr. Tandy’ optnions: ing the various members of the family similar to those of the Preceding witnesses. cross-examination Mr. Wille asked the witne r his idea af what constituted unsoundness of that he was not an expert; L. W. Guiteau had never expressed to him a ion that he would never die; witness thought the old gentleman was delirious during his last flinesg; he never knew of any impairment of mental ulties of Abram Gulteau; his acquaintance Abram’s _fam- ily was only a “store acquaintamee;” they used to ‘and he replied Duy goods of witness. Dr, Benjamin P. Buckley, another Freeporter, the family physician of L. W. Guiteau during the last years of his life, was Sworn, and testified that the old gentleman was considered an honest and upright man; he waa of fine Intellect, and was a public spirited man; as a patient he was mild, pleasant and confiding; the witness had never seen any indication of Insanity in L. W. Guiteau. or did any one else,” added Mr. Corkhill. re you testifying,” asked Mr. Scoville, sharply. “No; but I would Ike to,” retorted Mr. Corkhill, jrhen you get on the stand,” said Mr. Scoville. ‘The witness never heard of any pecullar beliefs of the elder Guiteau. fe only taught those things in the fam- uly,” interrupted’ the prisoner. “He did not go Tound the streets talking tke an idiot or a jack- ass.” ‘Witness knew very little of Abram Guiteau; at- tended him tn his list illness; remembered noth- Ing about his case that was unusual, le Was asked if he did not. know of L. W. Gul- teau’s distributing his property around on the com- munity system. “That's the way father used to do it,” inter- rupted the prisoner. “He took that man North, and took him to the house and supported him and his family on the money he ought to have sent me to college with.” “That's my opinton of North: I agree with you on that,” said the district attorney. JOHN W. GUITEAU SPEAKS IN DEFENCE OF HIS SISTER FLORA. Mr. Scoville having asked the witness if he knew anything about Flora Guiteau being said to be Insane and as to measures taken to send her to an asylum, Mr. John W. Gulteau rose to his feet and said: “If the court pleasé I wish to make a request of the prosecution to ask witness the exact nature of my stster’s illness. I consider it a burning shame that this stigma should rest on this girl.” Tt leaves the idea that she was sent to St. Louts because she was Ingane.” The district attorney said he also thougit tt unpardonable that a young girl should be smirched tn this way. “It there is any remark that fs unpardonable,” sald Mr. Scoville, with some show of temper, “it 13 such “a remark as that from the district at- torney.” The witness, at the request, of the district at- torney, then answered Mr, Guiteaw’s question. He said Flora Guiteau was suffering with ophthalmic goltre; she was a girlof remarkable ability and Superior inind, “I am very sorry,” sad the prisoner, “that my half-sister has been named in this So far as I know she {s a very high-toned lady. I send her my greetings. I haven't seen her for several years” NEVER HEARD OF INSANITY IN; THE GUITEAU FAMILY UNTIL THE TRIAL BEGAN. Smith D. Atkins, editor of the Freeport Repudti- can, was called, aud gave the same testimony in effect regarding L. W? Gulteau_and_ his family as the preceding witnesses. He knew Mr. North in Freeport as a Methodist minister; he was exeluded from the Methodist church there, the witness si for lascivious conduct or teachings. With of Mr. Amerling. He w: ness thought, Mr. L. W. Guiteau would with. ‘The witness never heard of any in the Gulteau fainily till this trial began. “Mr. North,” said the prisoner, “was expelled from the chureh because he belfeved in the Oneida Community doctrin The witness, on cross-examtnation, sald he had no reason for knowing anything about Mr. North except common report; he had never heard any- thing against him except his inclination towards the Oneida Community doctrines. GUITEAU AGAIN. was excused the prisoner ex- “Idon't belleve the Onella Com- munity believers of Freport were ever charged ‘with lascivious conduct.” At 12:30, at the suggestion of Mr. Corkhill, a recess for one hour was taken. GUITEAU FRIGHTENED BY SCHOOL BOYS THIS MORN- Na. When Guiteau leaves the court house in the van each day there Is more or less hooting and yelling by the ‘crowd, and frequently an the trip down crowds of colored people und sehool boys: Jeer at the prisoner, In soine instances, tn the residences along the streets throuzh which the van passes, old Women are seen siaking their fists at the vehicle. Guiteau does not, of course, see the de- monstrations against him.’ Since he was shot at by Jones he does not stand in the van nor does he go towards the front part of It, through which the bail assed, his favorite position being the scat near e dodr. ‘The cries do not have much effect in the afternoon, but when the school boys and others hoot at him on the upward trip he is somewhat alarmed. This morning quite a crowd met the van in the nelghborhood of 8th street east with cries of “Shoot him,” “Hang him,” &. ‘The prisoner made a jump from the rear end of the vehicle to the front, and had hardly recovered from nis fright when’ the van arrived at the court louse, TRIAL NOTES. ‘The fact that but few of the twenty odd experts summoned for the defendant gave their testimony excites some remark, and It 1s. said that nearly ail of them came to the concluston that they could do the prisoner no good by thelr testimony. A few xperts had Interviews with the prisoner Monda; afternoon, but none of them appeared y esterday on the witness stand. ‘The prisoner stated yesta day that the experts requested that he ‘shoul take some medicine before making the examina- tion, but he declined. ‘They talked with him for about one and a half hours and examined his eyes, felt his pulse and left. Mr. Scoville during the past few days has mod- ined luis views regarding the probable length of the trial He stated to-day to a Stak reporter that he had expected that it would take a week to ex- amine the expert witnesses on his side. Instead Of that, one afternoon sufficed, District Attorney Corkhill said to<lay that he expected the trial ‘would not last more than a week longer. “he fs very ungratetul,” sald Mr. Sohn W. Gul- teau, referring to his wretched brother. “He has no feeling at all for his relatives. When he was &iving his testimony telling about wandering over he country with that book, tt brought the tears to my eyes. When I went up to his room, to give him his sister’s love, he saw the tears in my eyes. I took his hand and sad: ‘Frank sends you her love.’ All he sald was; ‘Whatare you crying that way for?’ Mr. John W. Guiteau sald last. evening that so far as he was concerned, the question of jurisdic- tion of this court would not be raised, unless the Jury returned a palpably unfair verdict. Guiteau had many visitors at the jail yesterday. He was very cheerful, and expressed his opinion that the trial would be over in a few days. ‘The record in the Guiteau case, being made by Messrs, H. H. Alexander and Edward D. Easton, the oMclal, Stenographers, now comprises 80 pages of printed matter, it’ being published from day to day at the Government. Printing office in amphiet form. ‘The indictment and the exam- ination of jurors and talesinen occupy 110 pages, the opening argument and testimony for the United States 156 pages and the opening argument and testimony for tie defense 543 pages. ‘The testimony of the prisoner, Guiteau, in his own be- half occuples 200 pages. ‘Three days were spent in getting a jury, four days in the testimony for the governinent, and fourteen days in the and argument for the defense. The record con- AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.[Telegrams to The Star PROCEEDINGS IN THESENATE. APPOINTMENTS OF HOUSE OFFICERS, aie THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES > In the Senate. In the Senate to-day Messrs. Sherman, Pendle- ton, Dawes, Lapham, Bayard amd Morgan were ap- pointed by the chair on the joint committee for the Preparation of a memorial upon the death of the late President Garfield. Among other communications laid before the Senate was one from Acting Attorney General Phillips, inclosing the annual report of the Attor- ney General. A portion of the morning hour was consumed in an uninteresting discussion upon the propriety of dispensing with the reading at length of commu- nications from heads of departments addressed to the President of the Senate, the question arising upon a communication ftom the Secretary of War in relation to accommodations for the increased clerical force in the Surgeon General’s office. ‘The President pro tem. ruled that, in accordance with the practice of his would be read at length, unless otherwise o and after remarks by Senators upon different in terpretations of what had been the practice here- tofore, a vote was taken, when a single response was given both in the negative and affirmative. The Chair caused some little merriment by ob- serving that as the vote was a tie he was obliged to exercise his constitutional prerogative, and would vote aye. The reading then proceeded. A large number of bills of a mainly for individual relief, were referred. ‘Whe Talk About the Cabinet. THE SLATK SAID TO BE COMPLETED. The belief 1s that the President has made up private nature troduced and the Cabinet slate, and the names of those selected | will be sent to the Senate at an early date. It is said that a day or two ago a party of Senators called upon the President to urge the claim of a well-known public man for a Cabinet portfolio, when the President brought the discussion to an abrupt termination with the statement: “Gen- tlemen, the matter { ed.” ¥ i at Mr. B. Harris Brewster will be made attorney gencrai, those who ought to know claim that the appointment will only be temporary, and that. in the course of afew months Emory’ Storrs, of Illinois, will s ceed to the office, agd Secretary Lincoln be gi an important foreigf mission. * The rumor decided in his own mind the person whom he contemplates appointing on the Supreme Bench ij vi to fill the Clifford vacancy. Secretary Hunt will not leave the Cabinet inside of a month yet. The ladies who strive for women suffrage were Well represented at the Capitol to-day. ‘They want a standing committee in each house on women's rig! ‘The House Committees. Speaker Keifer is at work making up the com- mittees of the House, which will probably be ready by the middle of next week. All published statements as to who are to receive the Important chalgnanships are purely speculation. One of the Speaker's friends said this morning, that some of the new members will be given prominent: places. House Officers Appointed. Doorkeeper Brownlow, of the House of Repre- sentatives, has rade the following appointments: Richard W. Austin, of North Carolina, to be as- sistant doorkeeper; Col. J. R. Popham, of Virginia, to be assistant doorkeeper in charge of the docu mentroom, Col. Popham is a readjuster. Mr. George McNetr, ‘a son-in-law of Representative Burrows, of Michiaan, has been appointed assist- ant posttnaster of the House of Representatives. Mr. McPherson, clerk of the House of Represent- atives, sald toa reporter of the Star to-day that while by Saturday he might make one or two changes in the clerical force of his office, other- ‘Wise there would be no indiscriminate remov. for weeks yet. He au that all published re to what plated doing are absolutely unfounded. ‘The point is raised that Col. John R. Popham, of Virginia, cannot legally hold the position of super- | intendent of the House folding rooms. He is now clerk of the U. 8. circuit court at Richmond, a government position. His new appointment’ is also a governinent position, and both places have salaries attached. ‘There is a law against one Person drawing two salaries from the government, ‘The scramble for appointments under the House of Representatives 1s quite lively. All sorts of devices are being employed. Some applicants for office have been approached by parties who offered to make up for them good records as Union soldiers—on paper—for a consideration, and one man, who was in fact a soldier, was warned that his army record would be “torn all to pieces” unless he “came do wn with the cash.” Caucus of Republican Senators. The republican Senators held a short caucus this morning, to arrange for making some changes in the republican membership of the Senate com- mittees, In order to meet the personal convenience of Senators, and more espectally to provide suita- ble committee positions for Mr. Windom, whose re-entry this session makes it desirable in the opinion of his colleagues that he should again be Placed tn cominittee positions of prominence. A committee was appointed by the caucus to confer with individual Senators and report hereafter. Capitol Notes. Almont Barnes, who formerly occupied a posi- tion under the Clerk of the House when the repub- licans had previous control, has turned up in the city all the way from South America to resume bustaess at the old stand. Representative Thomas Cornell, of New York, has kindly given the seat he drew yesterday to Representative Charles O’Netll, of Pennsylvania. enator Ingalls yesterday introduced a Dill to confer upon Mrs. Garfield, widow of the late President, the franking privilege. Senator Voorhees’ resolution to instruct the Ubrary committee to inquire into the matter of purchasing the Peale painting of Washingto and also a painting of the embarkation of Lord Baltimore, will come up again to-morrow. It has been definitely settled, it 1s said, that Postmaster General James will remain In his pres- ent position at least until the end of the present fiscal year—June 30th next. ALLEGED Foxe RRESTED.—Wm. H. Durfee, the alleged forger,. arrested at his house In Newport, R.L., yesteraay. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was placed under $5,000 ball, which has not yet) en furnished, for trial tn March. It 1s u~“erstood that no further writs will be issued, ae charging him with forging the note on tik. -.,widneck Bank. He is ill at hishouse and under the guard of a policeman. Sadia alee READsusreR CAUCUS IN RICHMOND.—A caucus of readjuster members of the Virginia legislature was held last night, in Richmond, there being prowents large number of candidates for office. ‘or house of delegates it nominated as speaker J. P. Fowler, of Bristol. H. L. Harris, colored, of Norfolk, was nominated for doorkgeper, thes 1 contem- edecessor, the paper { ered, road, too, that the President has | | Duncan MeMilian, fireman of a party of workmen | Father McCarthj’s Murderer. ARRESTED AND THREATENED WITH LYNCHING. GRRENFIRLD, Masa, December 7. Millen, who shot Father McCarthy Sund: ing, reached here last evening about 7 o'clock. Fears were entertained of an attempt to lynch the soner and the tr:in was stopned some distance rom the depot, and he was put intoa carriage and driven rapidiy ‘to jail. The news, however, had leaked out and the jail was crowded with people | anxious to get at the prisoner, buta display of re- | Yolvers by Officers deterred them from violence. | Father McCarthy died about midnight, but before his death made a dying declaration as to the cir cumstances of the assault. A warrant for Mc- Millen on the charge ef murder was issued. sl dearly Old World News. | PERE HYACINTHE'S CHAPLAIN. Lonpon, December 7.—A Paris dispatch to the Daily Newcs says Abbe Bichery, late chaplain to Pere Hyacinthe, has been received into member- Ship by the American Protestant congregation of ome. OPPOSITION TO AMERICAN MISSIONARIES IN AFRICA. | Loxpon, December 7.—The Standard’s correspon. dent at Dunbar says the Rev. Messrs Richards and | Jourdan, who were sent on a mission by the Ame- Tican board of commissioners of foreign missions to Unwella, a powerful chief in the country north of Delazoa bay, have returned here. Umzctia granted | their request, that the American board should be permitted tg establish missions in lis country. A section of The people here are disposed to resent the interference of Americans in South African affairs, ‘The general public, however, clearly per- ceive that America can have no Interest here be- yond converting the heathen. NEARLY $8,000 FOR A BIBLE. Loxpox, December yesterday's sale of the Duke of Marlborough’s Sunderland library, a Latin Bible, being the first Bible printed with the date Of 1462, sold fOr the enormous sum of £1,600. Va- rious polyglot and other bibles were sold at very moderate prices. The total sum realized by the day's sale Was £2,720. | NOT A MURDER. <DoN, December 7.—The farmer, Milligan, who Was supposed to have been beaten to death near Shannon Bridge, on Saturday last, was not mur dered. He fell from a cart while intoxicated, and thus lost his life. PARNELL ELECTED. A meeting of the Irish Home Manufacturers’ As- sociation hus elected Mr. Parnell president. A resolution was adopted against the proposed mo- tion that at the next meeting of t committee the Queen be asked to patronize the exhibition. A declaration 1s being widely circulated and signed throughout Ireland stating that the signers will not Visit the exibition if any member of the | royal family, or any agent of the government. be | invited toopen the exhibition, or have any counec- ton with tt. SUSTICE TEMPERED WITH MERCY IN IRELAND. Loxvox, December Baron F rald in open- ing the Connzught assizes yesterday, used lan- guage similar to that employed b ice Pit gerald in opening the Munster _assizes, concerning the increase of crime, notwithstinding the go" ernment measures of’ peace, which exceeded ex- | pectations, He sald, however, that tt was not for | him to devise'a remy. He thought the Jury syee tem Was the best systin that he could be devised | for the administration of Justice tempered with mercy. es A Fatal Western Wind. ONE SPAN OF A BRIDGE BLOWN OUT. NvNoMoxcr, Wis., Deceinber briige across the Red Cedar rit ar Falls, | was taken out last night by a wind sterm. One | man was Killed and’ three others seriously in- Jured. — A Disnstrous Voyage. New York, Dec The steamet Lake Winnepeg, wi from Liver- pool, reports: er 23d had a hurrican | Vessel shipping lange quanti of water, which Gid much damage about deck. smashing boats Se. | Same day Jas. Blair, chief engi washed overboard and lost; Patrick Cooney, fireman, Was | thrown down the sioke hole and killed; Jno. R nolds, fireman, dled, having drank carbolic acid mistaking It for vinegar. — | Post Office Robber Capi Jersey Crry, N. J., December 7.—Charles Cook, s robbed the ithaca, N. Y., post Sago, was captured in Hudson street, Jersey City this morning | oe ‘The Boston Niayoralty. Bosrox, November 7.—Dr. Samuel A. Green has | accepted the nomination for mayor tendered by the republican and citizens’ conventions. a The Disabled Steamer Bath City. Boston, December 7.—The steamer Marathon, which arrived here to-day from Liverpool, reports | that when she spoke the steamer Bath City, from. Bristol, England, for New York, she was princi- pally disabled from havin lost her rudder. Her | engines were all ‘at, and had plenty of coal. | She was leaking a little about her stern-post. | — | The Presidents Only Brother. | Cuicaco, December 7. ajor Win. Arthur, the President’s only brother, arrived here this morn- | ing from Helena, Montana, en route to New York, having received an appointment on Gen. Han: | cock’s staff. — Small Pox in Chicago, Curcago, December 7.—The city authorities are at last taking energetic measures to arrest. the Spread of the small pox. ] pei te ‘Two Men Blown to Atoms. WINNIPEG, MAN., December 7.—On Friday last on the C, P. railroad, two miles east of Eagle Lake, | went with William Cornell, one of his men, into the powder magazine to pre} explosives. for blasting, and had only been inside the building about five minutes when an explosion took place, | blowing them to atoms. Accounts from Edmon: | ton, N. W. 'T., state that gold operations are brisk. A good deal of the dirt pans out from $3 to $12 per day. ——— Shot His Wife While She was Sleep- ing. Faw. Rrver, Mass., December 7.—Frank Sharon, | @ young barber, who has lately had some difficulty with his wife, and was arrested in consequence, Went to his home last night and entered the room where his wife was steeping. He kissed her tree | times, he says, and, drawing a pistol, shot her in the left side of the neck as she lay asleep. The woman died almost Instantly. Sharon then came down town and gave himself up to police. He says something crossed his mind, and told him to do it Mrs. Sharon leaves three children, the oldest tive | years of age. ee Enthusiastic Farewell to Gen. Blanco. Havana, December 6.—The enthusiastic fare well to Gen. Blanco was made particularly note- | worty by the demonstrations of the conservatives, who displayed many large flags inscribed with their political motto. It was apparent that the conservatives intended thus to celebrate the alleged death-blow to autonomy received during the administration of Gen. Blanco. The Diario notes that El Triunfo, the autoyomist organ, has not one word of farewell for Gen. Blanco, nor were there any autonomists present at his departure. ssicerel Ace ‘Twe Robberies—One by Tramps. New Brunswick, N.J., December 7.—The office at Middlebush was’ broken open last night and robbed to the extent of $1, Voorhees? senate caucus nominated for sergeant-at-arms Peter J. Carter, colored, of Northampton; for first doorkeeper C,H. Cansey. Mahone and Riddle- berger are in Richmond, and manifested a lively interest in the pi Among the candi- dates for the nomination as first doorkeeper of the house war John Cox, colored, of Chesterfield, brother of Christian Cox, the New York murderer of Mrs, Hull. Mysrerious DeaTHor a Younc WomMAN.—The body of a young w who died in Philadelphia under fous circumstances 1s 1; at the in. elt lay even- Ing last, about eight 0 tains a verbatim report, everyiword uttered on the trial bein reservar Yo spiteor the great labor thus involved and the Mabiiityto err in a work of such magnitude, neither coumsel fy government NAVAL OFFICERS CoMMISSIONRD.—The following commissions have been issued to na’ on he val officers: Commodores J. A bevear nian Ge randJ. C. Beaumont to Luce to be in Os€. Badger and 8. B. thian and A. P. Cooke $0 bo cxpta Commanders ©. E. Clark and), J. commanders; Lieutenants Stockton and Louis Ki be wanton rns York Noe! and J.C. Helm to c, Andrade per- son believed lit the textson which L. W. Guiteau based his and on their authority in ii he was not ce In immortality on earth, ne- ot m. Text put ‘on’ the fonts fhe é Guiteau as a citizen drove up tothe house of a German family. named Haze- ford. It contained three women—the deceai ‘ice cl practice, The dead womah is supposed to be Katherine Heide Her clothing, which was very fine, was marked “K, H.” zg i fi ‘or! station, on the Pennsylvania railroad, was also robbed by tramps, who escaped. Railread Election. Spiers Biel 7.—The Providence d_ Springtiel iiroad Company to-day re- elected the ‘old board of directors. Wiltan ‘Tink- ham was re-elected president. = MARRIAGE LICENCES have been issued to Richard H. Holland, of Annapolis, Md., and Katie E. Hein- ean Marae A elt. Ba ce eda sett a} largaret A. Kellmon, land county, Va; John Melaugniin and Jessle Te ree konto Red A Tico of New ‘and Albegy, a & ‘THE VERDICT IN THE ULLMAN-MEYEE Case.—A supra kee Vt weg lew y ‘J a breach-of- re- ‘ornamented with tile | Will be about Wulidieg Boom. FIx® INPROVEWENTS. ‘Dr. W. G. Marmion, the well-known occultst, bas ‘Bow in course of erection a fine dweiling, for his own use, on I, between 17th and 18th streets north- West. The ground plan ts 30 by #0 fect, four stories ‘snd basement, pressed brick front, with moulded brick and terra cotta ornaments and sandstone trimmings. The spandrits are richly ornamented with terra cotta and carved brick designs; tne frieze of the cornice laid with soil’ pross~1 brick and afterwants beautifully cut in scroll work, the general character of the architecture being the renaissance of the 16th century. A lange two-st Mes Se oe on cut stone corbil ase, ts one e features Of this front Underneath and between the windows and Ranel work in terra cotta and carved ick, the whole forming a picturesque and pleasing effect. ‘The interior has a grand central Platrorm ‘staircase, finished up in antique style, @ining-room has an old-fashioned fire-pl With high mantel, ntted up in an ma yek with. all the modern accommodatt: lors and Ubrary rooms are to be finixhed In mahog- any; dining-room in oak, and upper rooms in cherry and poplar. The basement contains the kitchen, Wine room, furnace Toom, store room, Wash room, closets, dumb waiter, &&. Messrs Gray & are the archi nd Messrs. 8. D. Phillips and E. F. Jones the ers. The Cost is $20.00), Mr. Nathaniel Wilson’s residence, front Farragut Square, is now undergoing a thorough Temodelling, under the supervision and plans of the same architects, An entire new front Is bel made of pressed and moulded bricks, enrich with terra cotta columns, carved capitals, and other o1 nts of moulded brick and terra cotta work. An additional story—making four stories. and basement—adds much to its external appeare ance. The front is a fair representation of the gothic of Ube thirteenth century, and is to be care Tied out in detail in all tts parts, and w leted will make a handsome tinprove his neighborhood. The internal arrangements are also to be somewhat changed. The first stot has been entirely taken out, remodelled, be fintshed tn ‘herry. An old-fashioned chimney has been erected on. the outstie, ing excellent places for bay fre-places ti rooms contiguous. The fire-place in the first story is to be surmounted with terra cotta chimney pots, and the pa n the sides filled up with carded bri d terra cotta design. The Parlor ts to have an elaborate mahogany piece ronning up from the mantel to th 9 be finished tn the old-fashioned style S Work. ‘The upper rooms are to be finished in the natural hard Wood, with antique fire-places, high Lornamented with tle work. Mr. W, C. Morrison ts the butide On the same block, corner 17th and K streets, the same architects are making another extensive attraction in the residence of Mr. C. W. Hilis, ‘Tits fs one of the old time buildings, and has been almost literally torn in pieces. A hew front and. ides have been made, with bay window on the coraer and another On the side, making. an improved. in the appeara of the old house. e first stery of th COT. ner bay window ts of brick, with moulded orn ments Of same; the second and third stories work. The roof has been a old hamlet root, quite 2@ hew feature in this city The third story of this corner bay window ts furnished with for flowers and with some interior will be entirely remod hard woods through 00, ger are the butlders. On N, between 19th and 20th streets, the same architects are erecting a five mansion for Com= mander Kellogg. ‘This ts 25 fect ground ced to the style of ion Messrs. Langiey and Gettin- plan; three stories and base red brick and Ule front oF the Queei ‘The front has a bay window running up the rull height, forming @ tower projection. ‘The top story of the same of carried on columns fortiing an ad- mirable lookout, The windows will have leaded sash xlazed with cathedral glass, the whole forme ing, when completed, a pl turesque pleasing effect. One of the features of thix house will be an octagon formed hall, into which a grand oak rWIl open. ‘The house throughout will ed up With all the cozy and home-like features peculiar to the Queen Anne style of architecture. ‘The cost will be §7,000, Messrs. Langley & Gettinger are the butlers, ‘On 19th street, near the P street circle, has Just ted @ first-class dwelling for Mr. HG Orden by Uke same architects, Pressed and moulded bri sty ws of tne fh beaut uss panels, ‘glass showing sotne Lively picture of birds, animals, &. ‘The tne Side finish ts in Uh woods; natural sburw y sepa by cary The upp: all the bein; . The mphrey ance as well as cost Was $8,500, Messrs. Brig! ° the butiders, They have also tn progress of bullding a row of & Hun Tinished Inside In frst class style. Two of them Will have octagon bay Windows and the other two square windows. ‘The rooms are being finished in botn the hurd soft natural woods with antique mantles and Ule ornaments to the fre places The cost will be $2,000.” Messna Langley & Gettinger are the builders. They are also buliding a row of five dwellings on Kgs street for Mrs. Fitzhugh Coyle. P houses are two story. with back buildings ‘They are to tw nished fa the nalu aind soft woods, and will cost $15,000. ae ae Another fine residence is now belng built by the same architects for Mr. Samuel L. Phillips on New Hampshire avenue, near DuPont circle. Thishouse Is 30x45 Tet, Uaree stories and basement, with pressed and moulded brick front, and is be=t de scribed by stating that Iisa bundle of towers, bays, oriole windows, balconies, gables and. tul rets, With all the ornamental work suited to eac part, altogether forming an interesting architect ural medicy and attracting much attention. The inside 1s very prettily plauned, with one wide cen- tral hall with Square staircase ascending from the end. The library room 1s on one side the ball with parlor and dining-room on the other. The rooms on the first floor are to be finished in mahogany, cherry, oak and walnut, and the rooms in tie Upper portion in poplar, cedar and the solt woods, With antique mantles, carved chimney pieces, tile Work and carved brick paneis. The cost Is $13,000, Messrs. Langley and Gettinger are the builders, ‘These architects have made plans and superin- tended the erection Of fifty-five houses since last January. BILL POR Drvonog.—Barbara Kropp has filed a bill against Henry Kropp for divorce and for an injunction to restrain him from disposing of the roperty. ‘The divorce is asked on Uhe ground of ad treatment, and attacking her with an axe, as Well as the children. This morning Mrs. Kropp's counsel, Mr. W. P. ‘Williamson, filed an amdavie that. Kropp had Violated the resiraining order. Judge Wylie ordered that he be atlached for com tempt. — A CHANGE OF VioLATING THE BUTLD LATIONS against Mr. Frank J. Hessler, of No. 1358 C street soutiwest, was tried in the Police Court this morning. Assistant Building Inspector King testified that Mr. Hessler obtained a permit to ralse a inansnd roof on his residence, and to cover it with slite on all four sides, and instead of dotng so he raised three sides straight and covered. them with weatherboarding and slated the tronk, thereby violating the terms of the permit. Mr. Hessler stated that It was entireiy tinpracticable for him to comply with the permit) aud there are several Cases Liat he pointed out W the inspector where houses were repaired like IMs. The court remarked that its necessary that a rigid enforce ment of the building regulations should be had to protect the public against fire, Mt might seem the Fegulations Work injustice In Some cases; {tis an absowute necessity that they be enforced, and he would have to tmpose a fine of $20, > 3 Reeve Brsnor Euuorr at the Right R bishop of western Texas, delivered on earnest dress at St. Johu’s church, on the subject of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church, im Which he showed the noble work acc ompiished 7 that and kindred female organizations. There wi a large col tion present. The short mission service Was conductel by the Rev. Wm. A. Leone ard, rector of St. John’s, Bishop Elliott closing with the benediction. Bishop Kilfott is the younge est of the Eptse Dish in the United States, He is a son of late bishop of Gi ja. After service at the church, fhe rector of St. John’s en tertained the bishop ‘and twenty-two of the Epis copal ¢ Of the District at an elegant dejeune in the pari of the Arlington Hotel _ Affairs West Washington. BUILDING ASSOCIATION.—AL the Sist monthly meeting of the Tenth Building Associne tion, Monday night, at Goddard's. hall, nve shares were retired at the stock Value rates. THE GuaIN TxapE.—Arrived—Boat M. C. W. ‘With 4,200 bushels wheat; boat Seneca, wi 2000 Bushels wheat. rare as ‘SALEA.—7,200 bushels wheat sold follows: bushels at $1.44 to bushels