Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1883, Page 5

ASHINGTON SCHUETZEN V v se will _be_recetved until TWELV® QCEOCR Moon the TWENTLFIE BDAY OF MAY for the tan. low med, pr ratory for sev. Bitta Getod Aunmal tebuc tora Fert, oo mescing On the tah a fe and Ia tena four day ‘Thr ¢ Bee bh privilege of se lrog sesars. Fit : with privlewe of two. Carousat the re: aad en: ning two.ghirds ¢ sof the * fir-t and se at the me SPRE PW OSALS FOR STATIN Eicy. Post Orrick DEPARTMENT. ? Wasnrsetos, D.C, May 1, 18835 $4 be received uf" tris: Departs “LOCK M for furnieling Stiti GUTH, sé pue Fearfrom Jul prope aia oh ted qrant tien required, t ar etinw thereto, wil be furuisbe. “eon to this atmuent Prorcanis. shonlt be addressed to the First Areistant Fr Postmaster General, ans indors:d tor ery The Postmaster General reserves the right to rejsct ay or all Lis. My3. 5,9,12, 16,19, 23426-8t ALS FUR VICK 1 PUNCH 3 Tj Pos Orrick DrraRTMeNT, Wasmive oC May Ty 1833. thie Depiactivent 885, for furni h- ona: or in the tat 1 NTH ponches are to supply @ required for use in. tl 4H wes ew waut of the service, iw ne of p stal n: yr posaie sainples of thy als, marke! « A SIXTH torey mg3,5,9,12,16, 19, proressts Fuk STATIONERY. ton on the } AY OF TU any or ali ri 2, 26-8 Post 0) Wasnixctos, Wl be: ree LOCK raiet Deranrext. | } April 28, 1483. jor one year from. items and exti- with @rewar re- B aj plication to this roweth be addressed Wdendorscd * he richt to reject SHAM, suaster General, FOR WRAPPING PAPrR, “WIN BALANCES AND MAKKING AND LATING STAMES. Wg PARTMENT. 7 May 3, 1853. Post Orrick Di DAY , fo 3 ne, Le’ cea ond Mork tie use of the Poste Powe year fr an the “st Lon app deatis partment, Washin, aster General reserves the right to reject bids. W. Q. GRESHAM, Pos master Gene=il. 26 St AND MONE ROPUSSLS FOR POSTAL NOT. ORDER DEAPTS. Post Orrick DePsRtMEnr, — ? Wasi or. x, D.C. d proporala ar e LOCK Mow CHIRD Dv cP MAY. 1 jor Po tal N tes," the towne of which crexs approved March raf.s which the D>- niriny a period 6 four print rm, unt TWE zie WENT f Ausunt, 1433. . ecificatons. and a samp 'e Money-Ur raft, will be turnished upon Hiestion to th Btendent of the ¥ yateru Post O! M01 t, Washington. D. W. Q. GRESHAM Postmaster Tae Miser Srorr, COLNER loru AND F STREETS, Good ate f All-wool susts for Bplen 4, worth $6.59. worth $4. ut suits for $6, ‘worth $10, CLOTHING. 3. A. R, cut, $6.50, worth $10. Bost Inthe - $0. worl & 6. Patterns Cassimere and Cheviot Suite at 318. bt natterus Cassimere and Cheviot Suits at Cassimere and Cheviot Suits at ‘Tricot Coat 1 Vest Prince Albert 4, worth $35. rth 18, worth £25, ck Br adeloth Suit Diazpnal PANTS 0, $4, $4.50, $5 and #6, about one- ay price, KING PANIS nd $1, 50. we ATS conte, $1, $1 THE MI FIT STORE, Cor A Dass loth and F Street. Savep Is A Doutar MADE! ver-Faated ver-Piate t Bu: ver-Pint dt on Hohiers, ry Dishes... * oubl Biiverbere’s Double Su Biveriere Biiverin Bi veriers’s iriphe Bi ve vere’s Tri; Bilveriery's «ripe Pinted spoon Hel vere. Biiverbery's Doub’e Plated le- Fichiers. Triple Plated Double Wail Ice Pitchers ‘* Hait-Dozen Roe # Al tiver-Vlated os seswee 1.49 zen Doulie Biited ‘Tea ¥; cons, 490. Half-Dozen Koger’ Double Plate Tea tK's Half- Dozen Double poo n's Half-Dezen Koyers’ Double Flute Tabi ie Viated Forks... 990, “Dozen Koger’ Double Piatad Partics contemyiatins the Ope. inz of Suimmer Resorts woul. weil to look over our mock. No article uis- Fepreseuted. SILVERBERG'S, 2 333 Sth street northwest, ‘Near Fa. ave. AT 3m, THY REC EN $1.” WILL MA! PPERS. L »TYL¥ “AND COLOES. CAM" L's HAL. CLOTH. He PRICE HAVING BE ¥i GANT AND COUL Wia SUMMEM ILKS IN GEN 2 AL OTHER BLACK GOODS FOK MOURNING. CULAR ATTENTION IS CALLED TO OUR REE MUSLIN | MB HOUES. FU GKADUA- HIBU TON Dik SES. /METTES. PLUMEITE D WOOL FILLING GREN- 3D. WITH SMALL COL BE PRICE 18 1a4e. PER YD., HAN TH IMPORT DUTY. ALE O} NG NEW GUODS EVERY DAY, AND PA: Ti T.ING OUT Fou THe + PEIN. BEASIDE OR MOUNTAINS, WItL. FIND SUIT, BLE A TICLES 10 SELECT FROM. ONE PRICE. W. M_ SHUSTER & SONS. my4 M |. B.—THE BEST 18 THE CHAAPESY. 8. Vevan, 2a FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, || CABAMELS manufactured frean CANDY FACTORY, 620 9th strest uorthwest. An article m the London Daily News on fire- works says: A visitor to one of those case-making eheds, in which a good fire may be roaring in an open fire-place, will perhaps be rather startled to notice a number of barrels and Jars, which he su re filled with flrework- making mat of an explosive character. or they would not be in a building with a fire in it. These receptacles represent the most modern development of the pyrotech- nie art. Just take a dip into this barrel and bring out a little of its contents on the point of a knife, and hold it in the dark part of that gas flame. It is arsenite of copper and sal atmmoniac, and instantly the broad light of noon-day is overpowered with a blue glare that would have fairly astounded Friar Bacon. or the Heathen Chinee, or John Babington, or any other artist in fire of ancient days. We make another dive and bring out w little chlorate of baryta, and a dazzling outburst of green is the result when placed in the flame. Here is a barrel of sal ammoniac, which {8 combined with color- giving substances te give depth and inten- sity. Another receptagle holds chlorate of potash, a source of oxygen gas, without a good supply of which neither fireworks nor those for whose enjoyment they are made can be expected to be very bright. Some of the coloring sub- stances are very perilous. If, for instance, a Jittle of a compound of nitrate of strontia and sulphur and potash—the source of the most vivid red color known to chemists—if a little ot this should be left after a display at the Crystal Palace, it Is always either fired or buried. It Is too dangerous to attempt to store. All this branch of pyrotechny is of quite recent develop- ment. Forty or fifty years ago colored fire- works were unknown, or rly 80. Perhaps the most delicate and interesting fea- ture of modern firework making is the charging of Roman candles—those coisred balls which are puffed out softly into the air one atter the other without any report, and which always are recognized as such a pretty feature of the Sy- denhai displays. The public like to see these balls thrown out with exactly an equal force so as to play just within the saine sphere. In or- der secure this very careful adjustment is necessary. The flery balls of color are little lumps of composition filled into the case, and separated from each dther by a layer of “dark fire.” a little charge of gunpowder being just underneath each. Itis this little chat of pow- der which blows them into the air, and if all the charges were alike, every ball would be thrown out a little further than its predecessor, because the deeper down in the case an explosion takes place the more violent it is, the resistance being sreater. To obviate this the charge of powder is made to ing as the tube is filled up. The workman who fills a Roman candle. therefore, has before him a series of little sco of differ- ent sizes for measuring the powder, and uses them in succession, the snmaliest being used for the first ball put in, and the largest one for the ball at the mouth of the tube. The ‘dark fire” is a composition which only smoulders, and which, therefore, does not burn down to a second 1 until the first has perfornied its graceful prog through theair. Of all fire- works the rocket is perbaps the most beautiful, and it certainly is the most curious in its struc- ture. Some ofthe best of them are sald to rise toa height of more than a third of a mile, and this amazing power of flight is secured by run- ning in very tightly into the rocket-case a com- position which burns flercely, and generates gas very rapidly when once lighted, but which has onl} a very small vent for its fary at the lower end of the case. The gas generated inside rashes out with such violence against the air outside that the rocket is driven up- wards by, it, the tail cf the comet consisting of the sparks of the fire burning within. Roeket-making ot course forms a large part of the work of any fire-work fac- tory. In one shed the cases are being made; in another buiidi sticks are being split up and Tounded at the head so as to fit into the rocket- ease. Ina third all sorts of curious burdens are being prepared for the fiery messengers whose heads are hollow chambers capable of holding “tail st: comets, colored stars, golden rain, floating lichts, and a seore of other surprises when the rocket can rise no higher. These ing lights, by the way, are well worth a passing notice. “Tiey are produced by little tubes of elor borne aloft by a small silken Parachnt whieh, together with the tnbe, is skiltully packed into the head of the rocket. eee ‘Transporting 2 Chinese Coffin. From Chaubers' Journal, One of the strangest features in the obsequies I witne: was the erection of a structure in front of the house, in which the death occurred, to enable the coffined body to be brought down to the roadway from the room in which it was lying. The house being a three-storied one, and the body lyingin one ofthe top-most rooms, the erection, which furnished a sloping footway of planks from the room to the road,and a land- ing at the top. had necessarily not ‘only to be lofty but substantial. Communication was, of course, had with the room through the window. The structures are, { believe, erected tor two sons—first, because strange families in a house object, on superstitious grounds, to a being taken through their rooms; and ly, because it is almost impracticable to get aheavy Chinese coffin down the narrow tor- tuous stairs of many of the native houses. For a similar reason, no body. in course of transporta- tion from one part of China to another for the purpose of interment, is allowed to pass through any wailed town. No corpse, either, is ever al- lowed to be carried across a landing-place or to pass through a gateway, which can in an strued as pertaining to ¢ are indeed so supert seldom to mention tiat word itself, pre- to take refu in a circumloeution, . tor instance, as “having become immor- ——___+e- _____ WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE. Governments. Bid. Aaked. tes Se extended 334 a 1 Stites 44s, 2891, coupon 3 “4 diss, 101," res 112 i States 48, 1907, éo 119 119. 10334 District of Columbia P Permanent improveruetit Gs, 15 Five fusnrance ant G: shington City Gaslieht Company. 1wen's Tnsuranon Company. 1 Union Insurance Co. Coiuuibia Insurance Company. Potonwe Insurance Company. Railroad Stocks. Washineton and Georzetown Stock. Washington ana Georgetown Bon Metropolitan .. Board of Public Works, Green 8" Masonic Hall Bouds.. ey ie - potter Ivanhoe Mining Co. stock... Bank of Washi: Bank «f Washington National Metropolitan Bank. National Bank of the Republic. Farmers and Mee 's N'l Second National Central Nation: a nal Catal Telephone Warrants, War of 1812, per Warrants, other Wars, per acre ors’ Additionals, per acre... Half-Lreed Scrip, per acre. Extate Title Insurance Co. Nation Land WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET. t the eens— town drove yards, on the Metropolitan branch, B&O. KR, three miles from the city, Lewis D. Means proprietor, Movday, 297 head ‘of cattle were offered, of which 275 were soid to buichers at : per Ih; and 22 remain over. 800 sheep and jambs were sold as follows: Sheep, 4yi 54 per Ib: lambs, 7.9. Cows and calves preusht $24g00 The’ state of the murket was 1 ‘TRANSFEHS OF REAL EstaTe.—Deeds tn feo have been fled as follow: E. A. MeIvtire to Emma Taylor, northeast 4 31, sq. 888; $500. Emma Tay- ee pte ponneee e property; $200. D. D. ne to James ‘utbam art 6. Sq. 73; 250, G. H. B. White et ome corns al., trust to Geol ous, a rge Boxux, 61 Beckett et al. to W. 3.000. W. B. Lora to jeorge H. Miller, pt. 11, sq. 516; $1,500. Caroline Wittioms et al.’to G. 'F. Schaier, lot 45, sub. sq. 120; $19,011. W. ¥. Flather to Martha M. Read, ict 47, 5q. 111; $1,960, MaRRiaGE LIceNsss.—M: Ucenses have been issued by the clerk of the sous to Chas. F. Goodell, of Ashland, Mass, and Ada V. Grahai Richard W. Henderson and Esther J. Ferguson: Stephen J. Nurop aad Teresa Byrns: Eugene FY Sullivan and Ellen V. Driscoll; John W. Atwell, of Alexandria, and Cora Powers: G. W. of Boston, Miss, and Katherine P. Chapman; John J. Gordwia and Nelle T. Swivian: SF, Weaver and Emma Weaver, both of Ri Va;L A. Dodson and Jane M. Butler. ———— Five young ladies ot Denver, Col., ride the bicycle “‘man-fashion,.” clad in black velvet knee-breeches, woolen high stockings, a poio cap and a sack coat, with low-cut bicycle shoes. ane Deurgy mascalloos are all learning to ride 80 as to pany the girls in their spins. 2d Edition. Latest Telegrams to The Star A Cold Blood ed Murder. Vicgsnere, Miss, May 16—Joseph T. Hazlett ot and tnstautly Killed by Ely Cook at 11:30 this morning. ‘The act is prouounced by all Who Witnessed {( fo be a cold biooded tousder, zh crt el a More Arrests in Ireland. Para, May 16—Altogether six persons have been arrest? in Ballina on the charge of conspl- Tacy to Tourder ianiiords An fnternal macuine anda number of firearms belonging to the pris- oners have been seized, It ts believed that tie ar- fests and seizur-s were made through evidence given by an informer. ge Work at the Conl Mines. PHILADELPHIA, May 16.—OMicers of the Philadel. phia and Reading Coal and Iron company report that 1t has been definitely azreed by the combined co:l companies to work full at the mines this Week, half time next week, fuil time the following Week, half time the week ending June 9th, fuil thne Week ending June 16, and Ume forfour weeks following. The Phil. Thompson Trial. CINCINNATI, May 16.—A dispatch to the Times Star trom Harrodsburg, Ky., says: Juige Deany spoke on behalf of the commonwealth in tie ‘uompson trial this morning, and was followed by Hon. Mr. Blackburn lor the detense. ‘Whe case Will go to the jury at4 p.m. Applause was sev- eral times suppressed by the court during Jydge Denny’s speech. Charged With Fraud On the Revenue. New York, May 16—A motion was argued in the U.S. circuit court to-day to quash the Indtct- ment in the case of Morris Speigel, the Broad strect liquor merchant, for having in his posses- sion washed tax paid revenue stamps, the ground of the motion being that ft was no offense to be in session of these stamps. Decision was reserved. When Spelgel was leaving the building he was re- rrested OD a Warrant issued by a U.S. commis- ner on a further charge of haviug made a Wiulent entry in his revenue books and with having omitted to make entries regarding the sale nd receipt of liquors. The accused was held ia $5,000 ball on these ch urges, ge, Freight Rates. New York, May 16—The joint executive com- Miliee (ireight department) of the Trunk Line Tailroads and their western connections, to-day uiued the consideration of an adjustinent of freight rates, by which 11s hoped lu future cut- Ung will be’ prevented, It has been resolved to take the rate muking powers out of the hands of the managers and to ve-t it in the committee, ‘The subject of discussion to-day was We report of tue sub-committee appolnted to prepare the de- tails of thé arrangement. IL is expected that the comuittee will remain in session UnUl a late hour this afternoon, ge ‘The Naval Review at Fortress Monroe. Forrress Moro, Va., May 16—The naval r\ view took place at 10 o'clock this morning. Four steam lwuches and 22 barges came ashore in line, nded 500 “blue Jackets,” 100 marines, and 4 pleces ordnunce. Commander Bridgman lormed the battalion, which marched to the fort, nnd was reviewed vy Admiral Cooper and Gen. Getty, returning at p ‘whe Tewksbury Investigation. Boston, May 16.—The testimony in the Tewks- bury tuvestigation to-day wus by physiclans con- nected with the Harvard medical school, an Was mainly corroborative of that given yesterd ty. A Jong discussion ensued over the clatm ot Gov. But- ler that the defense was try! ng to evade Lhe ques- Uons as to the manner in which the students ob- Lalned the bodies of infants for dissection. gj ee The Dunkards. Lawrence, Kansas, May 16—The yearly mect- ing of the German Baptists, or Dunkards, opened at Bismarck Grove yesterday, 10,000 peopie ing in attendance, from all parts of the United State The meeting will continue four dis. New arrivals are expected, who will swell the number tu attendance to 15,000, Remains of Ex-Gov. Washburn. PORTLAND, Mz., May 16.—The deputation escort- tng the remainsof ex-Gov. Washburn left this city by’ spectal train at noon to-day for Bangor, where the burial service will take place on ‘Tlursday morning at 10 o'clock. a A Strong Stock Market. THE APATHY OF THE BULLS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OP BY THE BEARS, New York, Moy 16.—The Post's financial article says: The stock mirket was stronger thls fore- noon. Crop reports are more encouraging and especially from the far northwest, waere the pros- pect Was never better than at present. It {s also how pretty well understood that the depression of the lust week has been due to the apathy of the bulls rather than to any inherent weakness in the inarket, and that this condition has been taken advantage of by the bears to rald the market. It is believed there 1s a considerable short interest out in Louisville and Nashville and Unton Pacitic which will be promptly covered if the market ould advance. ‘The special features of the for- n were Wabash, which was excepion:lly Weak and 1% lower, and Union Pacitic and Lacka- nna, Witch Were strong and 3% higher, Asie from Wabash, the result of the torenoon’s bu-1- hess was merely a maintenance of yesterday’s best prices on the general list, which were somewhat higher than the closing flzures Of list night, Among the specialties Cnicago, St. Louls and Pittsburg sdvanced 13¢ and 13 for the cominon and preferred. Richmond and’ Dany Ne advanced 134, and Canada Pacifle advanced 3 above the lithest price of yesterday. The total Sales up to 12:39 were about 120,000 shares. ‘There only a moderate volume of business In rall- ral bonds. ‘The principal dealings were In West Shore bonds y out $150,000. of the other ratir: ‘acted any attention. State bonds were dull and firw. ernment bonds were 3 h'gher for tie 43. ‘The market for sterling was qulet and unchin sed. Rites for call loans on stock collaterals wese' 33 and 3 per cent, and on government bouds 25 and Gov- ee Telegraphic Briefs. At Silver Lake, Ind., ten business houses and other smaller structures were burned yesterday Morning. ‘Phe loss ts $12,000; Insurance, $1,500. ‘Tue business blo k owned by W. H. Wco.is, und bullilngs of the Hamburg marb! vOrks, at Towa. were burned yesterday morning, ‘hy toss 18 $22,000; Insurance, $1,500. Turion & Hadow, in Lonioa. Englind, large $x culutors in American ani Meatean stocks, hava failed. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company, Lon ion, from Berlin, says the treaty between Gers many and Madagascar has been signed, The shoe manufucturers held a meeting at Cin- einnati to-day, und adopted w series of resolutions giving their version of the cause of the lo-kout, which, > 15 lorced upon them by the ac- tion of the union men, ‘The Army of the Potomac. THE REVIEW OF 185 RECALLED, ‘The meeting here to-day.was the first represeh- tative gathering of ‘the Army of the Potomsc in Washington since the war, and ag the soldiers of twenty years ago marched past the stand, many of them grey-haired and bearded and bowed with the weight of intervening years, it recatled the review or 1865, when the Army of the Potomac marched up the Avent and passed 1a review De- fore the Pre-Went, 100,000 strong. In the proces- sion were many well known and famfllar faces, and tfiere was g constaet thier han ze of recogni= tion between the po Yeterans and those upon the stand, TRE FIRST CORPS MreTING. At the meeting of the First aray corps held this afternoon at the Hoce building, the following of- ficers were elected for the encuing year: Pre: dent, Col. G. @. Benedict; vice president, Col. L. S. Tichenor: secretary and treasurer, Capt. LN. Burritt. Gen. W. W. Dudley was selected as vice pr_8 dent to represent the First corps at the meet- ing of the Army of the Potomac. THE FIFTH CORPS ELECTION. Officers elect of Soslety of the Firth Army corps: President, Gen. James McQuade; 1st vice prest- dent, Major Joseph H. Stine; 21 do., Maj. W. How- ard Mills; sec. and treas,Gen, Fred. T. Lochi; executive committee, Gen. H. A. Barnum, Col A. M. Clark, Private J. W. Webb; vice president of {he Army of the Potomac, Maj. Gen. R.B. Ayres, B.A. ‘There was a unanimous vote for Gon Fitz John Porter's restoration. - NOTES, ‘There ts on exhibition tn the Riggs house parlor a very handsome litho raphed specimen of a cer- tificate of membe:ship in the society. ‘This has appropriate desizns 2nd is very suitable for the purpose, It will be offered for adoption to the 60- ciety. ———— District Goverument Affairs. STREET IMPROVEMENTS ASKED FOR. ‘The owners of ground frovting on New Hamp- shire avenue and on streets adjacent thereto re- spect‘uliy request that tle paving of the avente from Dupsnt circle to Bound iry be included in the Schedule of street improvements during the coming year. THERE ARK ONLY TWELVE DAYS more allowed by law !n which the second halt of the tax due on account of real and personal pro) erty for the seal year ending June 30, 1883, can paid without a penalty attiching. ‘nose Inter- ested can serve their convenlence by paying early, thereby avoluing the crowd tat congregates te last days. ‘A LARGE FORTUNE AWAITING HEIRS. ‘The District Commissioners ure in recetpt of a letter from Mr. Newman Temple, No. 43 Wooster street, N. Y., asking that the public records of this District’ may “be searched to ascertain whether or not Rosoglio or Ro<ollo,who leit Brody, in Austria, and died 19 this country about 20 or 25 years ayo, left any record here. He 1s represented as havin left a large fortun Vhs reiations in Oless1, Ru-sia, are secklog for it, having been in- formed by the American minister of the fact. pesiaeer eae ‘Too Much Ammonia. ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST THE Ga8 COMPAN' Another report was received to-day by the Com- missioners from Inspector of Gis and Meters Ford notfying the Commissioners that on Satur- day, the 12th instant, the gas was below the ndard, by reason of an overdose of ammonia, The report was at once reierred to the attorney for the District, with instructions to enter anotuer suit, — A Bright Day at Ivy City. A LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THE RACES. The bright sunshine of to-day gladdened the hearts of all who contemplated participation in the racing sport at Ivy City. Those who were disappointed yesterday because of the rain, and especially those who experienced a wetting at the grounds, were able to appreciate the pleasant weather to-day. The appearance of everything at the grounds was in pleasing contrast with the gloomy wet condition yesterday. The wind throuzh the night,and the wirmth ofithe sun dur- ing the day, hid very much Improved the track, The mud had dried. and about midday a gool harrowing made the ‘roadway smooth and level. In short, the track was in the very best condition. ‘The one o'clock train carried out s-veral car loa 18, of whom the ladies made up a very Tair propor- tion. The plumes, ribbons and other pretty fea- tures of toilet were not shrouded under water- proof cloaks, as on yesterd:iy, and hence the fatr Sex, a8 & Tule, Were much hapvter, becuse they felt that they showed off to better advantage. ‘There were inquiries in every direction for “point- ers” as to the young horses and the first race by those who want d to put up their money; but the invariable reply. even from the horsemen, was that nobody could posstbly te anything about the youngsters. It was a face for speculation, as One Of the colts Was about as likely to win as an- other. ‘The officers and members of the executive com- mittee of the club were on the grounds, and under the cheering intluence of the promise of favorable weatier tor the remainder of the week predicted complete success for the meeting. THE FIRST RACE for the youthful stakes was an event of interest, for the reason that the young horses Aad norecords and there was not much basis for any guessing as towhich would win. ‘The race was half a mie dash for two-yer-olas; $25 each, play or pay, the club to add $500, of which $100 to second. Blanche, My Molly, Kosiere, G :be C., Cloud, Bob May and two entries’ (no ") of Bowle’s ‘were scratched this morning, leaving the starters as follows: Emigrant, Pine Blue Colt, Ruby, Tolu, Welsher, Joquita, Cuignon Colt, Opponent. Colt. In the auction pools Cridge & Co.'s two colts (by Crignon and Qpponent,) sold for $35; Walden’s en- tries, Welsher'and Tol, soll tor $25; Nettie B, $9; Ruby, $7; Ei graut, $6; True Blue Coit, $6, and Joquita, $5. In the Parls mutuals Chignon and Opponent and True Blue led the others. RACE TRACK NOTES. _ ‘There !s talk of arranging some good races for Saturday if the weather holds good, and the prob- ability 1s that the winners of the first four days’ Taves will be matched against each other. One enterprising genius tls morning was offer- ing $75 to $2 that novojy could name the Dye win- ners of to-diy’s races. Ir a party taking 1 failed in a single race he lost. This seemed to be re- garded #8 a pretty good thing for the offerer, so nobody took tt. ———_——+« The Potomac Flats Improvement. BIDS UPENED TO-DAY. Bids wer opened at tue office of Major Peter ©. Hains to-day for excavating about six acres of the Potomac flats, in the vicinity of Easby’s Point There were seven bidders, all of thiscity. The following are the names of the bidders and the amounts of their respective bids:—Andrew Glewson, 28 cents per cuble yard: M.A. McGowan, 2034 cents: J. A. Bluncdon, 29% cents; Jno. Cudmore, 83 49-100 cents; Win. H. Monier, 45 cents: Alvert Gleason, 343g e-nts, and Win. buckl-y, 34 The general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran | church oF the United States met in #ist biennial convention at Springfield, Ohio, at 9 o'clock this morning. About 200 delegates were prescat. —— The Markets, BALTIMORE. May 16.—Vireinia 68, 36,do. 24 wert BALTIMO! middling, 107 street and (00; consolidate ‘387 uew 10.40s, 34; bid trday May, 16.—Cottoh quiet and stiady— Flour quiet and steady — Howard 2584.00; do. extra, 4.58 -25; city mills, super, #.50a 5.00; do.. Rio brands, 6.00a superlative patent, 7.50, id western lower, but amber, 1.2041.26; 2 western winter red, spot, June, 1.21% 41.21X%;" July” See Corn—southern dull F aud dil; southern, whnte, western mixed, 8 4: Sebarg: Julys” Combe. Ont fvanin, b1a8S. Tye a id wyivania, 61053. Tye firm. an Huy steady aud in fair outhern red, 1.17al. 1 Maryland, 1 May, 1. 4. wire, to choice Pennsylvania and Maryland, . Provisions juiet, — M 1.00. meats loon — shoulders and clect “rib slice, packed, 911}. Bacon—shoulders, 19; clear ides, 4 Hama 1a3cu 105. Tarirefined Tag. Buteer firtn for choice packed, 17a35.." Bins scarce 2S and fuer, 17a17‘. Petroleum firmer, but. Ret quot- ee Arar ae mag St ‘75%. Coffee dull. Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair, 8:9%. Sugar quiet- ‘A soft, 855; 5.520. : flour, 1s.34; wean ad askca Taito atom ‘945 barrels; wheat, 290,000 bushels; corn, 70,000 bush- es One, 1 00H, uate, 7,30) Bunbela, Sip: Bushel ‘ls; corn, 106,000 bushels. ad GOLD, SILVER AND NOTES.—The statement of the U. 8, Treasurer shows gold, silver and 0. 8, notes in the Treasury to-day, as follows: Gold coin and bullion, $191,559.135; silver dollars and bullion, $111,176.23; fractional silver coin, $28,174,952; U. 8. notes, $51.139,192; total, $381.049,502. Certificates outstanding—Goid, $68,598,190; silver, $71,729,401; currency, $10,725,000. Inptans LeaRxixG Warrs Prories’ Wars—A_ L. Cook, of the Fort Hall Indian agency, Idaho, reports to the commissioner of Indian affairs that the Indians are Salng good work at farming; that there was a young Shoshone Indian killed by the cars at Bass Fork station on April 14th. He was trying to get on a freight train while It was in motion, and went under the wheeL The rather claimed that he must have $80 for the killing of his boy. He said, “Ino talk till I see what they pay me.” ‘The agent notified the company of the tacts, and they paid the $802. The Indian then sald, “My heart.all right now.” A Lerres or T#axxs.—Mr. E. C. Fowler, of the Post Office department, to-day recetved from Mra. Mary Howe Totten and Mr. Frank H. Howe, children of the late Postmaster General, letters containing grateful acknowldgments of the re- celpt of the Tesolutions recently engrossed and forwarded to them by the employes of the Post Office department. INVITATIONS TO THE Payngz Ossequies.—Hand- somely engraved invitations to attend the obsequies of John Howard Payne, at Oak Hill cemetery, June 9th, were issued to-day, In the center 15 & Vignette of Payne, and on the left a re- presentation of Payne's birth place, and on the Fight a mosque to represent Tunis, where he died. bein ys letter press. ‘The menanens ~ com mitt of which Dr. Wellin; chairman and C. M, Mainews secretary, x cents. Andrew Gi n, being the lowest bidder, will probably be awarged the contract. It 1s esti m ited that the amount of material to be removed ‘Will be about 40.000 cubic yards. —_——_+ee___ Jensen, the Grave Robber. 18 HE THE HUSBAND OF A CALIFORNIA WOMAN? ‘The District Commisstoners are tn receipt of a letter from R. C. Jensen, dated at 14and 16 Ellis street, San Francisco, Cal, May 7th, 1883, stating that she feels deep interest in the welfare of one Vigo Jensen, formerly of California, and hav- ing been recently informed that a person of simi lar nime was convicted of body-snatching about six months ago in this city; that It isof very great importance to her to know if the sald Vigo Jensen 1s the party she 1g looking for. She says: “He is about 45 years old, medium height, of fair com- plexion, with curly hair, stout bullt, and tsa na- tive of Denmark.” -She thinks he 18 slightly pock- marked. In his youth he was apprenticed to the drug business He followed mining for someyears in Humboldt, Nev. They were married about 15 years ago. He deel and :culld thirteen years togoas e agen tN it re- Scheel eas NW .C. Jensen was one of ‘the names of the resurreo- Uontsts now serving out in the District jail a sen- tence for body-snatehing in this District. Seta Tas Cask OF PaywasTer Waseon.—Paymaster General Rochester has returned to the city. As soon as he mvkes a report to the War department of the investigation of the circumstances of the aileged defalcation of Paymaster Wasson. in ‘Texas, @ court-martial in the case will be ordered, Masoe Dye anv Derecrive METHODS.—Tre state- thent in yesterday's ran (in the tntervicw with Mr. J. W. Thompson) that the police are kee) the thefts and robberies secret trom the pul Major Dye states s Incorrect. There is nothing of the kind kept from the public, he says, and any. one is at Mberty to examine the xrrest book at any time or the robbery book, He says it tsaometimes: necessary to keep the Of what the deteo- Uves are doing from the public, but qnore than this, and after the arrest nothing is kept from the public. ——.—___ WASHINGTON Fish Manxer.—Sold by R. A. Gol- den, agent, to-day: 15,000 shad, from $20 to $30 per hundred; 65,000 herring, rom ‘$8 to $10 per thou. eS aa one NEW ue tei phys € are the opening «i the New York Stock Market today. as reporial ate Ly special wire to H. H. Dodge, 639 15th Tseeke9ss |p ‘ Ba The Spencerian Business College. THE COMMENCEMENT AT LINCOLN WALL Last EVER- EXERCISES IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IMMENSE AT- DIENCR Lincoln Ha 21 was filled to overflowing last even- Ing on the occasion of the annual commencemer of the Spencerian Business College. The hall was handsomely decorated with flags and flowers. The stage presented anenchanting scene. Be- side the graduating class there were seated on the stage Professor and Mrs. Spencer, and Profeasors Parsons, Little and Townsend, Miss Alen, of the faculiy; First Controtier Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Ut, Superintendent Wiisdn, Professors I. P. Spencer, J. W. Hunt and W. H. Sadler, (of Balti- more.) The music, with which the exercises were Varied, was rurnished by the Marine band, Prefe-Sor Sousa. During the evening Sir, Jeger rendered a cornet solo; Mr. F. W. Lusby, & Xylophone solo, and Mr. H. Jaeger, a picolo solo, THE EXERCISES. The Invocation was by Rev. Dr. Bartlett, of the New York avenue Presbyterian church. The gen- Uemen’s salutatory was delivered by Mr. B. Car- lyle Fenwick, of the District, and the ladies’ salu- tatory—a poetic composition—by Miss Clara Belle Pumphrey, of Maryland. Mr. William _M. Clayton, of Oto, delivered an original humorous address on “Dead Beats and ‘Thelr Friends,” which was highly enjoyed by the audience. ‘The ladies’ valedictory was delivered by Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith, of the District, and the Yaledictory on behalf of the gentlemen ‘by Mr. J. Wilber Patterson, of Michigan, the valedictorlans doth Performing their duties with grace and a : Mrs Spencer deltvered an address to the Indy Graduates. which was full of practical wisdom, and Prof. Spencer performed the same office tor ‘the gentlemen graduates. then introduced, First Controller Lawrence w: and after making e capital address awarded the diplomas to the graduates. The fraduating vias numbered 51, and 1s the largest that has yet been gfaduated from the college. ‘THS GRADUATES. ‘The following fs the list: Ladies’ day classes— Margaret C. 8. Boyer, D, C.; Anna Elizabeth Co- hoon, Minn.; Mary McMahon Donnelly, Ireland; Katte Heft Filbert, D. C.; Mary Lukens, Va.; Sara Lukens, Va.; Annie C. O'Donoghue, D. C.; Carrie Belle Pumphrey, salutatortan,Md., Loutse Augusta Rosenbush, Pa; Mary Elizabeth’ Smith, valedic- torian, D. C.; Florence ‘Teresa Toomey, D. G. Gentlemen’s Day Classes—Samuel E. Allen, D.C. chas. W. Boisch, D.C.; Wilbert 8. Clary, D.C. Wm. M. Clayton, jr, Onio; Chas. Conradis, D.C. ik, D.C.; Thos.M. Draney, D.C. ;Fraut Suerman B. Fowler, Va.; Herman sch, chard H. Gaskins, D.C.; Carl J. Graff, b.C.; John D. Hauptman, D.C.; Adolph A. Hoehling, jr., Pa.; Wm. R Hunt, D.G; Fi A. Kelly, 11; John F. Love, N.C.; Hugh J. McGin- ness, D.C.; John G. Obl, D.¢.; 3. Wilber Patterson, vale in, Mich.; Eiwin H. P:lisbury, D. C.} Frank E. Prandi, France; Wm. E. Price, Md. ; John T. Ryan, Va.;"T. Clyde Smith, Obio; Robert ¥. Walter, “D.C; Arell_ W.' Weaver, Va. Ladies’ night classés—Agnes L. Daly, D. C.; Ade- line Bowen, D. C._ Gentlemen's night classes— Wm. Alexander, Va.; John L. Dupier, Ohio; B. Carlyle Fenwick, salutatorian, D. C.;'3. Harry Govrchtid, D. C.; Isalah Hatton, D. G.; Frank M. Kiggins, Tenn.; John Lynch, Va’; Arnaud L. Muir- D. C.; John '. Parker, Va.; Robert L. Webb, D.C.; Willard A. Whitcomb, Ky. The need of a larger auditorium in Washington than we now have was never more fully realized than last night, as many persons were unable to gain admission to the hall Sie The Poor Children’s Country Home, THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE. The managers of the Poor Children’s Country Home desire, through THE STR, to thank those who have so kindly helped them, and to state the Progress which has been made, Due notice will be given of the opening of the house through Tag Stank. They have received many donations in articles towards tue furnishing Of the house, such as the cots, mattresses, and pillowa from a gentleman in New York; the kitchen stove, from @ band of children; a trunk of toys, from A Little Miss,” to make the children happy on rainy days. The managers are glad to find that the charity commends itself to so many persons, and thut those who have so warmly and thougattully interested themselves are of all de- nominations. Several merchants have sent ar- Ucles, aud one of the hotel proprietors has prom- ised some furniture. Will not others come forward and send something? Blankets, tables and chal washstands, and any household turniture are al heeded. {f any person will send such articles they will be received at any Ume at No. 1729 H strect If marked for the home, ‘The fund in bank now amounts to over five hun- dred dollars, 1acluding the rent. So more ts still required, and it 1s inuch desired to raise the $700 before tue 15th Of next month. Thts account does not Include what Las béen subscribed at Tag STaR oMce. One kind friend has promised a monthly subscription of $5 ror the suminer months. The managers hope that this example may soon be followed by many of the well-wishers of the Country Home. The subscription book at THE Sraz office will remain open all summer. ——>__ Prof. Greener’s Anti-Colored Conven= tion Committee. To the Editor of Tag EVENING Sram: Tue names of those composing the committee opposed to a national colored convention are quite f.m.llar to the colored citizens of Washington, and have been fora number of years. ‘They are department clerks, messengers and dismissed clerks and messengers, Who reside right here In Wasiington and nowhere else. Greener, the chict mogul, an ex-department clerk, has no vote or perty to qualiiy him asa representauve man, vgides here, aid has done so tor many years, though he claims to represent South Carolina, Schuermun, Who 18 on the commitwee to repre-cut Une Intelligence and morallty of the s.xty tou | sunJ colored people of tals District, was once a tnvssenser In Lue U. 8. Treasury department, and | has a status. Now with Greener ut the head and | Schuerman at the tall of this movement, your readers can Julge of those sandwiched in between. Now of those who calird the convention Mr. Douglass ts a tax-payer here and in Rocesver, N. ¥., and votes in the latter city, having voted there st election for governor. Jno. F. Couk 18 Your colle.tor of taxes, M. M. Holland is a vover in Ohio und a tax-payer, as are also the majority of the signers to the call voters and tax-payers, 8.7. Whe Courts. Court IN GENEKAL Ter. Yesterday, Moore agt. Metropolitan Ratiroad Comp.ny; argued and subuiited. Nelson agt. Meury et al.; motion for rehearing overruled. ‘To-day On Mot.on Of Mir. Darlington, the appli- cation Of Chas. 'T. Moore, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, that of W. H. Lundvoigut, tor admission to (he bar, Was referred to Lue examining coin- mittee. Ma-arity agt. nipman; bills disiniss-d without prjauive. “Hecht agi. Goldverg; juug- ment affirmed. Cixcuir Court—Judge MacArthur. Yesterday, Kiddie agt. Fisher; verdict for de- fendant, McCullough agt. Eliott, garnishee; on uieL McCullough agt. Elliott, garnishee of Killian; veralct ior garnishee. Perry, executor, agt. King? judgment on sci. fa. reiused. U.S. gt. Evans, executrix; ordered on calendar, Equity Covrt--Judge James. Yesterday, Duvall agt. Mitchell; appearance ordered, O'Donnoghue agt. Dale: restraining order discharged und injunction denied, Worthingtun agt. Randall; appearance of ab- sent defendant ordered. McDonald agt. McDon- ald; alimony pendente tite and counsel fees srant- ed,and testimony ordered taken before. F. Rowe. Chester agt. Chester; divorce a vin. mat. grinted. Selke agt. Peck; exception to auditor's report over- Tuled and sale confirmed. larceny of 8months. Wm. Looney, incorrigibility; reform school dt m nority." Addie Willlams, colored, assault on Smith, ghd vice versa; Williams was fued 5 and inith $1. Susan wards, colored, assat on Mary Rolly; $5 or 15 days. From the New York Sun, to-day. ‘The Rev. Fathers Patrick J. Rogers and James J.Rogers,of the 8, Oolumbkille Church, Brighton, Mass., appeared in the Tombs police court yester- day against H. Scharfenberg, the proprietor of a saloon at 108 Chatham street. To Justice White Father P. J. Rogers said: front of Sweeny’s hotel, in Chatham street, when astrangercame upto me, and, calling me by mame, said he was He told me Ld acquaintances, Guced a pocketoook, which apparently con’ 8 large amount of money. ‘caplained now oe cards, w! he asia. be fom the man rho tad robbed itm. = asked us to put Our purses Gown ge-the ine would show us a f i i i it . if f i eeRedEee : i i i i i I ff & ‘The Irtuh National League. MEETING IN DUBLIN TO-DAY. Dvsurx, May 10—A meeting of the National Le.gu> was held here to-day. Mr. Biggar, mem- ber of parliament for Cavan, in a speech, 81/4 that anything coming from the Pope should Ue received with much respect by the league. They should at the same time eapress their opinions tn plain but inoffensive terms -Mr. Bizgar sald he was not sulted for such a 1as":, snd that, farther, It Was un- saie for him to rewark upon the present manner of administering justice. He urged the tm- mance + repa-ing for the genera! election for memb<8ef pariioment. Mr. Mayne (Parnelle ite nemter for T ppcrary) said the Irish people Should take 1 eolo.y and not polltics from Rome. Mr. Parne,i, he declared, Was the head of their political church. = ————— A ResTRatesd Scrr=eba P. Jo! has flel@ Dill tor Ewty L. Birt t 55 ay Ee ngbuysen and G. Ham an Injunction to Te train the latter from maklag claim or the former from paying an award m de to George Hammeken by the Mexican mixed ciutm commission. A pre- Uminary restraining order was made, return ible May 18th. The award was made in 1876, amount- Ang to $179,879.82, and two Instaliments, of $25,000 each, Lave been paid since Hommeken’s death ——_—_ A SkRi003 FaLL —A bricklayer, named Charles Lanman, while working on the’ secont-story of Dutlding’ No, 119 D street northwest, fell off the scaffold on which he was working and sustaine? a fracture of the jaw, arm and leg. He was carried to his home, 13th ahd Q streets northwest, by the Police ambulance and his injuries attended to, friar RANGE OF THE THRRMOMETER.—The following ‘were the readings at the office of the chief sign: oMcer to-day: 7am. 55.0; 11 a.m., 626; 2 p.m. ‘Maximum, 68.0; minimum, 49.5. a SECRETARY CHANDLER 1s expected back on Sut- urday from New Hampshire. A Boar of medical officers, to consist of Major Andrew K. Smith, surgeon; Major Chas. T. Alex- ander, surgeon, and Capt. Robert H. White, as sistant sureon, will assemble ut the U. 8, military academy, West Potnt, N. ¥., on Jutle Ist proximo, to examine into the physical qualifications of the Members of the grajuating class and the candl- ates for admission to the academy. Local Notes. The Virginia attachment case revered to In yes- terday’s STAR against Messrs. Willams & Son, was hot against B. B. Willams & Son, of 15th Street. they having no connection with the case. ‘To-day, Mr. F. E. Alexander, for Rebecca Alex- ander and others, filed a bill tn equity against Laura Duffy, for the partition of the real estate of the late Henry Hay, and also for sale and account. sohbet Alexandria Affairs. Reported for Tax EVENING Stan. A BURNING QUESTION AmoNG Frremex.—The Hydraulion Steam Fire Engine company met last night, with a very large attendance, KL. Carne in the chair and John Lannon secretary. A com- munication from the chief engineer, making a charge of “ineficiency” against the company and king that It be Investizated was read. Afier considerable discussion 28 to whether the chief engineer meant to charge ineMiciency on the part of the paid officials—the engineer and driver—or upon thevolunteer members,or upon both,orinwhat particular the alleged ineMfctency consisted, a committee of three was appolnted to wait on the chief engineer and to ask of him that the charge be accompanted by specifications. The meeting then adjourned until to-night to awalt the report of the commit: PoLice RrPoxt.—The following persons are held at the station house this morning: David Lomar, arrested by OMcer Pat. Hayes, charzed with steal- ing fish from Price & Co., and Wuaries Richardson, arrested by OMcer Nightengill, on suspicion of having stolen a wash bouer. The mayor has re- leased Mary Munson, arrested on the charge of larceny. Joseph Brown and Geo. Brown, charged With assault, Were each fined $5, and Julia Wi Hams, fined §2.50 for the same offense by him at iis laSt court, MarrtaGe.—Mr. Thomas D. Dwyer, the younz King street Jeweler, was married at poon to-day to Miss Motile Saulsbury. and the happy couple left for New York, followed by mauy happy wishes. Crry Covrt.—The corporation court, Judge Meade, has been In session at the city court house to-tay, occupied with Hcenses and civil business. ‘Tue Tax Sate FeraTes.—The city council at 15 last meeting, as already announced in Tag STAR, made a defluite move towards settling the ques: Uon as to the efficacy of the tax titles now held by the city to a large amount of real estate here. The mayor has concurred, and circulars are being pre- pared to carry out the proposed plan. ‘The act upon the subject prescribes that the collector shall on the 1st day of July nex. take possession 0 all real estate bought by the city at the last tax sale, rent the same and take the revenues there- from for the payment of all taxes which were due at the time of the tax sale, costs, charges, &c., and a commission of ten per cent, untll all taxes, &., due upon the property are paid, and shall then Teportto the financial autuorities, All property for which a settlement 1s made with the collectors before the Ist of July next is exempted from the Operation of the act. ‘THe BRACKET Ligut.—The committee on light have secured the means of putting up a public gas light at the intersection of Prince street and the Strand, without extending the street mains. A bracket will be placed on the warehouse at the corner, and a gas ight will then be connected with the private service ptpe within the house, on the street side of the meter. ‘This will be quite as effective, and not one-tenth the cost of the usual plan. Rerorrer’s Norrs.—Two Washington colored men, Edward Harper and Wm. Green, are held in Jall here in default of the payment of a fine im- posed on them for gambling with a “sweat cloth” at the south end of the Long bridge.—The Poto- mac Manufacturing Company has now completed the tmprovement upon its works. All questions between the Vapor Fuel Company and the Poo mac Manufacturing Company have been satisfac torlly adjusted, and as soon as the 40,000 bushels of cha'coal, diready contracted for, arrive the work will be renewed upon a bass Ulat promises a successful future.—A number of our ten ance leaders here will attend, to-morrow and next 3 meeling of the Temperance Association of rthern Virginia at Manassas. The meeting expected to give a decided impetus to te local option cause in this section or the state——R. Wheat has been appointed trustee of the M. E. clureh south, vice G. H, Robinson, deceased ©. F. Baggett has been chosen superintendent and 4. 8. Fowler assistant superintendent of the M. E. Sunday school. —__->__. A Desrenats Lover. —Granni Bettini, a Veur tenant in the Italan army, who shot himseit Sunday night in front of tue residence of Mrs. Jo- sephene M. Ayer, in west Sith stveet, New York, 1 still alive, but there seems to be slight chance of ils recovery. The ball took eff -ct in the breast, near the heart. It seems that Bet- Uni, although undoubtedly coming trom a good family in Italy, had spent most of his money and attempted to take his Ife because Mis Lesiie M. Ayer, the young lady whom he wished to marry, did not encourage his aspirations with the warmih that he thought she should display toward hin. He seems to be a monomantac on the subject of shooting; had several portraits of himself taken in the act or putting bullets through his body, and had threatened several times to Kil himseit if Miss Ayer did not respond to his passion. The shooting was done Sunday night after Bettini had visited Miss Ayer and met with a refusal of his offer of marriage. He met the young lady at Fortress Monroe a few weeks ago. Peace BETWREN Cunt AND PERU.—A treaty of peace between CuMi and Peru has been signed by Gen. Noyoa and Gen. Iglestas, and fs sald to have been coufrmed. Peru cedes Tacna and Arica for ten years. At the end of that term a plebiscite 1s to be taken to determine to which country th provinces shall belong. The country acquiring them will pay indemnity. MITCHELL WANTS TO TRY IT AGAIN.—The New York Tribune publishes a statement that Sullivan, the pucilist, offers to fight Mitchell for) $2,500 a side, Mitcheli to_use his bare fist, while Sullivan will use gloves. Mitchell says he was not “knocked out,” and expresses adesire to agalm meet the Boston champion. UnveILing OF THE Les Monomens.—The Lee Memorial association, of which Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ts president and Gen. John B. Gordon chief marshal, announce that the unveiling of Val- entine’s recumbent figure of Gen. Lee will take place at Lexington, Va.,on Thursday, June 28th, Rext, The program of exercises 1s ‘ag follows: “9:20 to Geooration of the graves of Lee and Jacksop; 11 a m.., religious services by Bishop William hry at a in; Oration by Major a; 2p. m. Rockbridge artiliery: mausoleum thrown open to the public to view the monument,” MoNIciraL Mouppiz in Rateiou, N. C.—In Raleigh, N. C., at the election of aldermen on the 20th inst. three liberals, bourben democrats them. The bourbon democratic board tuen pro- and the ‘ai al Bass Fishing at the Great Falla, ‘To the Editor of Tux Evmxise Stam: Fishing at the Falls this spring has not Been s® ood as Mt wasten yearsago. The spring was back» Wend and the water kept high and cold: conse. quently they 411 not commence biting to amount Wanysthing until the 4th instant—at least tes days later than usual, and then the fish appeared scarce In comparison to what they have been. Avout ten years ago a party on the Maryland side of the river at the Great Falls, as Iam creditly ime formed, set In to Keep an account of the number of bass tiken on that side of the river by hook an@ line. The fishermen, in going to and from the Falls, had to cross a small stream adjacent t where sald party Was employed in a store, apd was therefore convenient for him to keep an ag coual of the number of Dass taken, He thas account biti -See 8 70) had been taken, and them, Quit for sone cause or olin, feelading those caught on Lue opposite side of the Tiver theré muse have Deen from 5,000 to 6,000 taken uring sald season. This looks like exterminating the Dasa, but nature bas well provded for such a drain ‘The spawn from a single fish would, I presume, take good said number If each one Could De de veloped Into a fish. Buffoon, in his natural Ris Jory, Says that if the spawn from a pair of carp and their increase could developed for thy would twenty globes could co ity of bass and T do not suppose there will be one-ten ber of bags taken at the Great Falis that Dave been taken in seaons past. But few persons could be seen on the Maryiand side fishing after the fish law came in the Ist instant. Sometimes lone fisherman could be seen Who was willing &> brave the consequences, but more trequenuy Was ho person at all fishing on the Maryland side, whereas Ihave formerly counted on sald side a lers, there being @ good ats, Intes mi many a8 thirty-eight al many bonnets, or rather them. As stated In a former article, the scarcity of Dasa at the Falls ts, doubtiess, attributable to the scarcity of the Mshes upon which they feed, There are now scarcely any suckers, muliets, oF tobacco boxes there, when a few years ago they Were very plentiful, and ~— quantities could readily be taken in dip neta Now yc dip all day and scarcely get e ‘hfora breakfast. If the bass were supplied with necessary food, it prepo-torous to suppose that thelr numbers vow Inaterially lessene¢ by hook and Mn for then to spawn and raise, where they are nog molested with hook and Itne, 1s too great to adult Of this. Ii they could raise a good supply at such places they would readily make up the Joss m® localities that are much fished, as they make up Stream in the spring. ANGLER. =e —— High Above the Sea, OAKLAND AND DEER PARK. With the epproach of June comes pleasant ane Uclpations of the opening of the mountain season at the most charming of resorts, Oakland and Deer Park, Tuls year there 4s possibly more ine terest manifested, owing to the departure from. the former rule of having both houses managed by: rs the same emaan, and the placing tm Separate Control of the hotels two such noted hasts as We and Walker, The proprietor of Welcker's, among the most noted of the Wash- ington hotel men, who has welcomed within his doors the celebrated men of the nation, will do the honors at O.kland, while Mr. Walker, from his extensive experience In the management of one of New York’s houses, the Gilsey, Is peculiarly welt qialifed for the position of host at Deer Park. Mr. Walker for some time past has been the su Intendent of the — Baltimore and Ohio hotels on the line and has estwblished the repute {ion for Cumberland and Gratton of being amoi the,best kept rals@ad dining halisin the Ui States. He will have the full menagement of Deet Park, and as he 1s courteous to gueste and fe. spected by employes, the sea-on at the beautiful Tesortarli come us near the ideal as tt 1s possible, The proprietor of Welcker’s has leased Oakland and will take with him his trusted cooks, French. walters, and employes generally,who have so I been drilled to a servi nearly perfect as can be found this side of New York. nd Deer Park, it ts claimed, will not bea whit behind Ovkland im this respeet,'for Mr. Walker, with his knowl aS to Just how the hotel should proverly be malt tained, will engage Welcker In a pleasant rival gs to who can best succeed tn that most aim of undertakings,to wit: run a summer resort to please everybody. ‘The Ba‘timore and Obto, from | a rallway standpoint will support the two gentle | men to the fullestextent of Its remarkable scope of facilities embraced within 18 passenger ex- press, telegraph, und other departments, ‘fhe low Tate round-trip ticket go on sale June 1st, good to return to October 31; and after the opening of the Season, Which will bi ane 85, all Baltimore an@ Ohio trains In either direction Will stop at bow places, and every accommodation afforded as te gards parlor, drawing-room and sleeping care. ‘The work of renovation for the opening has com. menced, and Uhe wo resorts will this yoar be more attractive than ever before. THE FOOK HOUSE OR THE EMIGRANT SUTP—a LETTER PROM cc ‘The treasurer, Mr. James Belle: Mittee of the Clin-ni-Gaci lowing letter: TEMPLEBOY, COUNTY S11G0, IRFLAND, May 3, 1888. My Dear Mr, Betiew:—1 vez wo weknowledgs ‘with most sincere expressions of gratitude on my own part, and on the part of my sorely distressed parishioners, the receipt of your bunk order. It was a most timely remittance, for it enabled me to meet a few Of the most pressing wants and some very aMicted people. The cries that"I have dally to hear, and try to relieve while a cor are most heartrending. To destituiion we have disease added—tever striking Its Victiins week after week, and leaving the poor bread-winners helpless at @ Wost serious Ume of the year—the spring. ‘The heartless government under which we live looks on, admits the distress, admits there ts dite ease-the result’ of tls di-tress; and the on! remedy it offers isexpressed In Ute words whi have now become household words, “In with them” or “away with Unem”—the poor house or the emigrant ship. To most of the poor pec death 1s preferable to the former, wutle the latter 4s almost tmpossible, for many Of them have not ‘the means to procure the requisite outmt, &e. Itis with the utmost reluctance that Tdwellon the misfortunes of my poor people and fellow count men at home. But when the question arises as how many of those people will be able to sure vive the terrible ordeal before them for those en- sulng three months, with every resource fur pro curing the necessaries of Ife, except public char ity. dried up. Tam obliged to overcome, to some extent, Uhis reluctance und to request of you and your noble and humape copartners in the work of charity.lo c@ntinue Uo assist. and to obtain by yor advocacy the assistance of others kinily dispc for our very distressed people. May God bless at prosper the generous aid commttt-e of the putriou® Cian-na-Gael Association 18 Ube prayer of yours faithcully, W1iaM Coscrave, P. P. —_.—_-+-____ A New Inventio: THE PROBLEM OF ABATING THE SMOKE NUISANOS BOL.VED. Sometime ago the Sctentific American contained an article in regard to the abatement of the smoke nufsance in the large manufacturing towns of England, and stating the progress which bas been made in the devices to obtain an adequate remedy for the evil,but there appeared to be noth- Ing entrely satisfactory. The Messrs E SJusth & Son, of this city, have solved the problem, and it seems in a most satisfactory manner. They have invented a device which 1s at once simple, inex- locomotives will effectually extinguish the ‘Sparks and arrest the cinders escaping from the smoke has found to remove ours mare applies Sor a patent Ser inven ave thelr Invention. and competent: Jiges and = ublic generally are invited to an Inspection e apparatus Low tp successful operation Guether's New Navy Yard Brewery, D southeast, between 18th add 14th streets. SEIS STEELE Each for Himeecit. ‘From the Boston Herald. One of the reasons why some of the star rout Brady. He tose a@vantage of Mr. culty in zcking out the petition that had H Re fered, to ask how it could i *) to i ia tf i ie : ti l was t00 m' his erring. pee take =. oe ‘convicting