Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1887, Page 5

ALE — MISCELLANEOUS -E-& FINE.CABINETMAKER’S WORK- JOR SALE-CURAP—BABY CARRIAGE RATTAN, sofgh Sot ec otered pratols 440° New Septey JOR bee "BLACK PONIES, STH dave entbe fan boseen at Padeley's sis! it ‘OR SALR—¥OUR FINE HORSES. mound, good drivers. } ae Eat nw FOR SALE | BawGnIS—a-FOUNG BAY D ‘and Kuding Mare: foar years of azo, can be Soe si cHaTaanes fives % : dies: Drawer FFE SALET #0 LARGE BIGH-BAC her Upholstered iu rel leather, chain we FF LOPAEDIAS. JAMES PAR ton. the celebrated lustorian and bicerapher, say3 “that in every house where there is placed « set of Ap- pieton's t is likesendiny the whovefamly this work all the volumes can be ob- Fok SAbE A VILLAGE CART H TOP, IN perfect!condition. at much lesn than cost or value. Jaguire of THOS. BUSKEL & CU. 485% C st, rear ‘National Hotel. ‘apzs2t" JOR SALE—AN EXCEPTIONALLY HANDSOME pair of “iron-grey ponies, Hussett harness snd y Waonette: most stylish turnout im the city, Apply 1319 West Payetie st., Baltimore, Md.ap23-3w* JOR SALE-GOOD BUSINESS _LOCATION—BES- taurant, ge. corner 4% and C sts. sw: isood-will, ke-Sicense for § months. price $350. ‘CULLINANE & ing Stem-winder Price, $5 Autexd one of the beet time-keepers in the mark JACOBS BROTHERS, 1229 Pennsylvania ave. aj JOR SALE—A BUGGY, HARNESS, WHIP, BLAN- ket, Sleush Robe: aii im good condition, | Price, 125. ‘Call at 212 G st. aw. = aS OUND. FAST, SADDLE jide-bar Busey, Phaeton, Day- eases, Ensusi’ Suddle, Sleigh ew; uo reasonable offer refused; 909 Eat. now, Bp23-st* SALE — NEARLY NEW L HOU! He $50. ie SALE—THO! BRED BAY MARE, 7 # vid, 80 din all harness; weishs bs. Very stylisu, and perfect gentleman's driv- ine horse, OLCOT I'S Stable, I st, between aud Tk at . GOOD: WILL ANI FIXTURES ovision Store: #barwain for part Lousandduilars. Address Box 113, desire t0 dispose nsisting of 2 very spring Landau, built by of dark bay Kentucky sixteen aud sevente yyiish aud ¢ is opportunity miortable carriage of European questionably handsome and further particulars address H. ‘ace, Baltimore. a M TRICYCLE, GooD Couch Sofa, almost uew, $15; cv lin Stove, latest pate ». Pwo Portieres; CASH, OR INSTALMENTS, expert, “Columbia bali-bearn FF 5 SME TMAT VALUABLE STOCK, GRAIN and dairy farm of 165 acres. three miles from Rock- Fille: can be had until May Loth at $8 per acre, BAX- TER & MacGOWAN, 1008-1010 Fst. ap23-3t* JOR SALE ONE HALF INTEREST IN A PAY manufacturing business of reat promise: $500 eaah required. Address ENTERPRISE, Star office 1t" JOK SALE—A PAIR BLACK HORSES, SEVEN AND eurht years old; sixwen hands hich: cueranteed sound, and yood drivers; gentle and irec from tricks. Apply © Bist uw. i LAMBERT. AT A BARGAIN, IF PURCHASED AT oaghbred dersey Helier, bs ALE—AN IC) BOX, CHEAP, A DOUBLE SLL D take part casb. b SOULE EAP. JOR SALE_HAVE FOR SALE TWO MALTESE Cate, about ¢5:-mths old; male and females the twe nw as want too sway. +200 FI latest styl JOR SAI MERICAN SAFETY BICYCLI beariug, in good order. Apply DE. SC! nw. e JOR SALE—CIGAR, CONFECTIONERY AND ICE Cream Saloon dois a good business, Own we leave the city. Callat 46 Hst a. JOR SALE—ONE CAR LOAD OF HORSES FROM Va just arrived at Simmons’ stable, 311 12th st zw. Among them T have some very Ane drivers and rece. Special attention ie culled to one brown % bunds hich, and can be driven by any child, and will stand without hitebin ‘seel-lw OH COPPER STEAM TABLE, trays for meats) $ feet lo Also a show case, medium size, 4 feet lone by E st. 2.W. a AN ENGLISH CHALLENGE BICYCLE bie), in pertect order. 717 7th st. nw. O EXCHANG! Thee BD Shep EO ge SO + cost $60, HH. W., Star office feathers, mat lowest prices.” Orders by mail and Doweced.” ALBERT SEITZ" 638 Hist. iw 001 URE: THE Ree nt 15 ceate for verek Apply JOHN WHITE: Sot apu0-oe NG ALLIGATORS FROM b. SCHMID'S Bird Store, 12th at two doors now. apis-1us Fes ATHERS. 15C. A POUND, BS e ‘Best feathers for the iouey, “Also, Choice Geese Feathers, lowest All orders promptly delivered WM. SET“Z be \LE-ROSE JELLY, 7. = CELEBRATED reich for Wet ‘al Ska daaaes: tre trae : ents. by Principal i, Moore, Doo 0) Penne - AE VILLER & JOR SALE—“SUN DIA. dees, dastiens,cdoriese bf coal apis Im GAS STOVES. SMOKE- be used for one-half cost : AMEE 7 10th ar usxy, ‘almost PALACE STAL 50 ante ide =, PEE CICLEMKIES, 1408 New Lora ave. is; my own ting, and timing neatly a COOK, 3295 M st, Georzetown, FROM THE tages. Buxyies, Phactons, and . ys in this city, also. three carlouia Seated, Columbus’ work eo to JAR. ERO S“iranch Repository. " Telephone call, ib New York ave., and Telephone ‘st iw. ‘Teriis’ reasouable ¢ FINE SECOND-HAND SQUARE ue second: hal Rae, $1905 23 Sob bao WoRCH BUG 557th >pecisl Langue im uprights. Pianos to rent. } F Fe K. R, one hour's ride from city; #ix-room house; all necessary outbuildings: near schools, churches, post. RoR s Fie infatl taxe house. Agueduct is from city. © Acres, fine building site, in grove of oaks, three froin city, hear railroad station. $400. ‘Acres, covered with berries and gf three rooms, 24 miles from Aquéduct. bridge: $800. 100 Acres, 7: yard, house city? Ave station 100. adiastes Unhuproved, fine view of city, 24 miles, 2.000. 70, Acres unimproved, in view of city and river. 000. 4 Acres unimproved, the finest view of all, 2% miles from Aqueduct bridge. #1.000. mil “nb VOR SALE—aT LAU. tween Washington and A) 68, inouses Tide fee JOR SALI Fon Nae 150 feet. plata F Seeking inve ba & Aa F jin L STYLISH COUPE | “Sy Taree {a “mein” | Sony wrpe| abi 3 | J Peuses AND 101 have for sale seve! in this most attract rune r ketay, BSG. Apply GEO. We Agent, 57 2d st, | FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS 1B SALE—AWNINGS, FLAGS, TENTS. awning stripes and ‘canvas for’ tore, city country residences, “ML. G. COPELAND & GOs 409 11th st. 2. Opposite Star office. _ N COUGH CURE” IS THE greatest remedy ou earth for Coughs and Colds: If your drawist does not kee country > manufacture 310 St. Paul mk21-3m 2d EDITION. Latest aan 1 Te Si JOR SALE—“CHA! ‘spzs Lm fice and railmved in cres under’ tion. Price, re eee JAMES W. TYLER, 929 Fst. n_w. (second floor.) RM, WITHIN THREE acre. OS stay. ‘ap NICE PLACE IN. COUNTR! iutles from the city: 10 ‘rooms: double acres of land. sto Mrs. RIUMUTHL |ALE_CHOICE LOTS AT FOREST GLEN ‘on Metropolitan Brauch B.& O. "The success of this suburban enterprise is re markable, “There are onl a at original prices. HARDING & WATERS, 606,11 sun. 3 JOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— One of the finest Stock Farms in Maryland, in Prince miles from Fort Washington, and i@ Mynument: 500 acres rich laud, 150 in heavy white cak timber, 100 in meadow, bal ance under cultivation: natural Aish-pond on the place, unced by experts from Washington to be worth ap23-3t $0 13,000. A ap23-3te three miles fro miles, arvund. Washin from 2c. to 10c. per ap21-2w JOR SALE_ON 14TH S” wood :containg nearly six acres -iinproved by eleven- room FrameDwelling, Frame Stableand Carriage House room for two horses and two cows; also a two-story Frune Building, which has been used as carpenter TYLER & RUTHERFORD, 1226 F st. h.w ‘Mp. HALFWAY BE- from both cities, & very nice two-story Gothic Frame Villa; 11 good-sized rooms. Lot ia a coruer, contains aboui sn sere, nicely laid Gut with flowers and frait Aliso, the opposite corner, containing ‘ane acre. This perty is conv 19-6" Lew two-story and carriage house and stable: L owner does tu Feasonable rate, Bankers, Ebvitt, or to the owner. JOR SALE—A DESIRABLE FARM IN LOUDOU: mile from Leesburz Depot, & u, D. C.; contains 400 acres of nearly aii’ in blue grass sod: good jouse of 1 rooms, necessury outb location healthy, For full description dence solicited. County, Va., hel niles from ¥ pod sine spring wate: aud price, corres 5 jure, RK SALE—SUBURBAN—A TEN ACRE LOT NEAR the President's house, with 11 root improvements, 7 acres of choice variety of fruit, stable grove of shade trees, a healthy, le place for a summer res NORTH WASHE for 3 horses, dine pleasant an End Ane ‘road to REAL ESTATE CO., 142 WITHIN TEN MIN | E* trom Stott’s Station, on Met. Branch Cottage, halt-acre ‘apza-iw ap22-3t ‘cod, D. ap? Fosse ‘boom JOR RENT A DESIRABLE FURNI lence in Hagerstown, Md. for the summer; large shaded. lawn, 8 Toone, Basha Bo. M., Hawerstown, Md. AMBRIDGE, THE FORGED PARNELL LETTER. A Belief that a London Jury Would Net Give the Irish Leader Justice, Special Cable Dispatch to Taz EVENING Stan. Lonpox, April 23.—The general belief here 1s that the bitterness of the political feeling would Prevent Mtr. Parnell from getting @ verdict from a London jury against the Times if he brought courses, however, are pointed out by which Parnell, if he chooses to test the question of forgery at law, can circumvent the Times. First, let him offer the Times to agree to accept dam- ‘ages Of £25,000, and confine the tssue to the simple & SALE—A GOOD FARM; 7 MILES WEST OF jear Fails Church, Va. 'OK SALE—FORTY ACRES AND A FINE BRICK residence, 100 yards from the District line, on one 0f the principal avenues extended: vineyard of 2,060. choice vines ; out-houses of ali kinds; fine water in the yard; the above property is well located, suitable for Subdivision or a fine country residence: price $6,500; . 8. T. SUIT, $02 6ih st. nw. B SALE—FARM_ON METROPOLITAN BRANCH the 7¥mes and go secure either'a : acres in timber: ‘to repudiate its Irish ‘that une: ae ALE_A_ FINE miles of the city. at o ADDISON & LARCOMBI JOR REN’ With Compromising Documents on Special Dispatch to Tam Evawmxe S742. BERLIN, April 23.—I am assured that the French commissary, Schnaebeles, was arrested on German Soll a8 @ spy, with very compromising papers on his person. It 1s hoped that the arrest will dis- close a network (heretehaland, Paris contrary reports are untrue. Herr Richter, Ih the German aberal Je calculates the Wi ‘0 320,000,000: surprisingly high, known that it would be about 300,000,000 marks. ‘The bourse is depressed by the Schhaebeles in- —_-—__ COMMANCHES ON THE WARPATH. ‘Three Cattlemen Murdered in North ‘Texas by the Savages. Caicago, April 23—A T¥mes special trom Quanah, Texas, says: The intelligence that the Kiowa and Comanche Indians are on the war- path, and that the large catth and two of his employes were mutdered bear the Navajo Mountains, has t excitement throughout the néigh- So far as can be learned the killing of Stinson and his men 1s only ‘THE BEGINNING ON A by the “anti-lease factio1 savage and warlike portio! immediate cause of the ki Part of whites to according to their up as a plausible excuse a long-contemplated w: 9 miles from eit few choice lots remainin of French espic throughout, cepecially concerning the foreeascs. "view oF th few 0 mole amount of the new army which he incorrectly states is r some months it has been 310 St Paul st, Bal. OR SALE— 18 Acres best quality Garden of best varieties, hie youns vine ne ad nat ont ize, price $4.000, 011 ea r E ape vines, OU ful tre varieties. nine-room frame hotse, in. os from Aqueduct bride. ‘ard, 7-room new cot- ing; four iuiles fromm res: 6,000 Jes from city, at Ballston, Va. $1,600. ea, fine building wite, near Ballston, thrce miles 31,000. in Greer County, fruit, frame house h border counties, under cultivation, orchards and vine- ke. overlooking les distant; one-half mile from railroad hirteen rooms, NERAL OUTBREAK ” constituting the most in of the Comanches, The ling Was a refusal on the ‘supply the Indians with beef, but it 1s evident trom this was only hatched for firing the first shots in SETTLERS GREATLY ALARMED. have threatened to take the lives of itlers in Greer County, and some of the Tesidents are apprehensive of country and tow! 'SYPHERD & CO. 0 OTS AT FOREST GLEN. ‘want a choice site you should apply'st once. Over 40,000 in improvements in course of erection in the & ‘ark. This is the most beautifal tract of land for forays into the ngton. Only a few left, Prices foo! nS borderdering on this side of ——+—___ AN ABJECT SURRENDER. ‘What the Toronto “Glebe” Says of Lord Salisbury’s Offer. pril23—The Globe to-day, re ferring to Lord Salisbury’s proposition for the set- Uement of the fishery question, says: “Lord Salis- an abject surrender to the Wash- ington Government—not a surrender of ai ing English of Great Britain, but the immensely valuable , NEAR BRIGHT- TORONTO, OnT., Aj belonging to the longing to the Britons of Canad: of every main contention ‘aient to the depot ieR iow Sgure, TYLER & RUTH stay. OR SALE hitherto upheld by the people. We pointed out the other the United States was such that yield absolutely, unless a general settlement evading that tssue could be ar- Tived at. One bas been reached. It consists in giving everyting to the United States and in dis- ig the people of this country disgraced and dishonored ding their rights even to the The offer of the tory premier 1s cable, and treacherous to Ca! the Dominion pariia- le to assert the en from our in- BURBAN RES1D} wood road, near Soldiers’ Home 4 one or the other must fraine dwelling; uine room: gracing and dishonorin; as they could never be by mantully defen potot of war. cowardly, des; ment it will never again be right to exclude American shore waters.” JOHN BRIGHT ON PROTECTION. ‘The Protected are an Organized Army, ‘The Consumers Merely a Mob. Lonpon, April 23.—Mr.Jobn Bright, advocating continuance of free trade in England, has writ- tena letter, in which he says that the reason other nations maintain high tariffs 1s that those an’ organized army, while system of protection, are burdened plug revenue, yet refuse to lessen m of corruption un- y OODLEY-SITUATED ABOUT THE CENTRAL of Woodley ‘Lane, overlooking the cit will el with new cottage, me uidings, two wells and. ¢i ‘To parties taking such small household wish to remove. it will be leased ata ANE, PARRIS & h lane who are protected are with a large sul duties, thus promoting a sysiet equalled in any other country. a ‘The Commerce Law Again. TE FORCES THE BOOTH-BARRETT COMBINATION TO ris Pes ST ae Tr of one in theaters: well-known ‘ann! ot eee received @ letter yesterday from the manager of the Booth-Barrett combination can- $10,000 worth of scenery red for next season. The hen the two our next season of the wincipal cities of tho sae United States. The reason the contract is that ‘state commerce law will transport that amount of Joss to the company. & WILSON, 1006 F st. n. SALE—A BEAUTIFUL FARM ON THE TEN- Tennallytown, containing ria a Curoaco, April a Hundred "and Fore hee gop ainiS je Hundred "a near Harn, and all nec malldings. it sold at once, willgoat great —_ WESCOTT, WILCOX & WINE, 1907 Penusylvanis'ave. ‘A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AT BRIGHT- Sacres, tine house, 11-room, dings, in best order LINKINS, cor. 19th and H sts. 1. RK SALE—A_ FARM containing 355 acres: w-tuill complete, "barn, Vines! 150 acres in wood land abou Washington; fare low ‘an order for some had been orde1 “= laced some time ud other out bili 3 6! given for canceling the operation of the inter- make it impossible to ‘scenery without serious H., April 23.—The operations of the w has compelled the abandonment of prague’s box factory, at Swanzey. ‘been turning out over 3,000 boxes HAR THE B. & P. RB. R, ft fifteen munuteat HOICE LOTS IN HYATTS ud Sibley ave., east side of the rail- toad, two minutes’ walk trom depot. Averae size 50x Street graveled: i ipricesapply to BiH. WARNER & CO. business at 5} ‘The factory has daily. ——_.—__ From Wall Street To-day, New York, April 23—The stock market was ‘steady at the opening, most active stocks bein unchanged, while the remat cant changes only from 1 ‘There was an acti wanna, Western Union, and Nashville, Reading, the remainder were dull, HYATTSVILLE HA ‘one mile from Hyattsville, i inder showed insignit- last evening’s final flg- ve business in Lacks Union Pacific, Loulsville and New England, but and after 10:30 the en- Ure market became qilet. Prices were firm to strong in the early dealings, and fractional ad- ging up to 3 per cent were established, Later, however, the ntire list yielded, and the early gains were lost and in most instances some- thing in addition, At 11 o'clock the market isdull and rather heay; Mr. O’Brien’s Canadian Expedition. Dvewy, April 22—Mr. Kilbri ants who was evicted ates, and who will accoi editor of United £1 Canada, has started for Will ineet Mr, O'Brien. ‘The latter will leave London to-night for Queenstown, ponies ace A Banquet to Minister McLane. HE PAYS A HIGH COMPLIMENT TO FRANCE. Pants, April 23.—At a bang’ by the Marmite Club in hoi Ministe1 GOWAN, 1008-1010 Pet 1OR SALE—BAXTEK & MacGOw, pared to. impart fe ble information to parties jenn, one of the frm il View of the site tinents at Forest ve years resided in autiful hotel stands. All seeking in= tdelightful suburban resort will do 1008-1010 F st. E—THIRTY ACKES, DELIGHTFULLY ted on Ridze Rosd, Geor; ‘or in lots to suit: cheap HEISKELL & MCLERAN, 1008 F st. n.w. GOMERY COUNTY FARM, SITUATED leading from the old Georgetown road all's Mill, about 6 niles from Hockville and 7 aa Georgetown, D. Gx improved. D und necessary Gutouildines, in & With & good quantit isee: will be wold “by Anderson thesda, Md. farm contains 193 acres cupied by the late Win. ulars see Rockville, Md., ANDEKSON & BOUIC, Attoruéys at Lav, Roc on the road i ide, one of the Lansdown's mpany Mr. O’Brien, Queenstown where he of fruit upon the Boute, trustees, at 30th of April. The T McLane. Herbette, the French Minister to who is now here, offered a toast vo him, Po eae : by French genius, and prophesied MASS.—TO LET_NEAR THE COL- lege, house of 13 rooms with stable; all in com- Getible tenant, te order. terms reasonable. to \dress HOWLAND, Cambridge, a great future JOR § outside of eit Btable, &., sui terms. _apl2-1m OK SALE OR x 600 actes: large hotise and out uia Creek: 1on in the coun apl2-Im ay- Ima road station; one and a Li “shade ‘trees aud orn ‘substantial brick siructy The propere or bundinne round for France. Addresses: seps and M. Barchoid. ae A Steamboat Burned, running’ becween Baltimore . the latter port at 3 o'clock considerabky burned: y to be Wound Up. es . were made Les R SALE-A VERY DESIRABLE FARM, SUIT- Lakes able for villa sites; n.w. of Hyatts mile irom station; five miles from the city; good view of thecity; will be sol vided to suit purchasers, ap) LETA NUMBER OF FARMS AND BUILD- ing sites, along the Metro, Boest eit JOR SALE—ON BLADENSBURG. .000 feet Ground, Frame’ House, for Dairyina ony, WALKER & Wi ‘this mording, and was A Steamship Compan: Loxpox, April 23.—The affairs of the North At- lanUc Steamship Company have been ordered to —_»_ For Assaulting an American Citizen. THE AMERICAN CONSUL AT TANGIER SUES 4 MAGIS- TRATE FOX $1,000 DAMAGES. Grprattax, April. 23—The American consul at nas made a claim for £200 damages agalust a Mooris magistrate for’ assaulting an citizen. ‘Phe consul 1s unpo] Vo lus action in connection with th Hebrew merchant of Alcazar Who displayed the American Uhelr prisoner tn chains to ‘Tangier. Lansdowne Offers Better Terms, Dusuy, April23.—The Marquis of Lansdowne has olleréd fresh terms to alt “the rh eotates, ‘The tenants have taken the offer under consideration, FARM OF OVER tbuildinis located on mutifully situated on the highest cle- uty : lots of fruit, fish, crabe, ete. For further particulary call non, or addres RED 8. Witte Brentano's, 1015 i SALE — NEAR BRIGHTWOOD, 14TH ST. tended, near proposed park: very pretty place: acres! frame cot ‘shade beautiful view: 1e arrest of a Hable; &e.; nice by two Englishmen Y $33.3300. Et & WILSON, 1006 F st. ‘NI-SMALL HOMES NEAR thom easy teri, ‘T.-H. S\PHERD & CO. ORIZED TO OFFER FOR SALE liyatt Mansion at Hyattsville, Md. The | ap | WARE Acre erty is beautiti Yenants of his ly located, directly opposite the aif ‘acres; an abundance uf nental shrubbery; dwelling presents advantages fora stimimner tonal resents advantages for & suminer No: .Guve that Lave 110 equal the sur mareof Washington. Will be sold at a bargain, on “ais, Lo am iuaunediate purchaser FH. Sulit © — People Off for New Yor, April 23—Mr, TS AT HYATTSVILLE —We ral of the mont desirable houses D of Washington, at prices ng frou $1,000 to $13,000." Also ‘ber of lots, among the most e! _spl-lm ‘SMI K SALE OR REN’ lace on, &O.R Labourgogne, pabaiehwater dake | en Hoon, salied for furni payee or will rent di 8. $ HALT tasurance OK ¢—AT JAS. K. PROBEY'SREPOSITORIES, Platiorm: wacons and tracks of every description and pacity frum 200 to , business waxo! ani Dajtous wy own mane, faney dry goods and lnane waxoum, something eftirely uew. Commission Buerchalts and pleasure wagons. I carry @ larger stock than all ule ocuer dealees together in thecity.” Terms Feasouable and st te ttom prices. 2620" JOR SALE AND EXCHANGE—AT 466 PA. AVE. nw. the nicest variety of Carnages, Bag: FeTuand sod new-iathe og. Prices to sue. WAL Gereg é mb 14-3 MR SALE—AYT A SACRIFICE, ONE FINE-TONED 7% octave, carved rosewood very Hit at = te soem oo GE Wik & Bliga 709 Excravixe WM. ND. Dr Sumxa. SRE THE DISTRICT OFFICES. ‘The Commissioners Say They Will Oc- |The District cupy the Smith Building. Mr. C. M. Matthews, attorney for Mr, Morrison, the owner of the buildings now occupied by th? District government officers, the lease of which ‘expires May 31, had aconference with the Commis» stoners to-day. Commisioner Webb stated that he inferred from what Mr. Matthews said that Mr. Morrison would interpose no objection to giving ‘them an extension of time, Both loners ‘Webb and Wheatiey stated: “It is pretty certain We will take the Smith butiding.”” “Has it been decided to accept Mr. smith’s Offer?” inquired a Star reporter of Col. Ludlow. sir,” replied Coi. low. “We have ie cuner he ‘oan gen it'ready in tne for ws Tn Sie his original ‘propodtion he sald be would have it ready by June 20, and I can see no reason Why he should be obliged to depart trom that date. Wedonot apprehend any with Mr, Mor- oy War Department Changes. ‘Miss Leulah Rothrock, of North Carolina, ap- Pointed olerk, at $25 per month, office chief signal Rebellion Recoras, ertsregan teins icon Aaruans oe John ‘assistant messenger Adjutant ———.e0__ ‘The Garficid Statue. ‘THR BRONZE FIGURE IN FLACK ON ITS PEDESTAL. ‘The bronze statue of Garfield, made by Mr. J. Q A. Ward, the sculptor, for the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, has been hoisted to its place on the granite pedestal in the little circle at ‘Maryland avenue and ist streets southwest. The Statue 1s now enveloped ina covering of black cloth, and will not be ex to public view un— U1 it is formally unvetled on the 12th of May. The Pedestal is in the form of a round tower, and near che base has three brackets, on which three sym- Dolical in bronze will, be placed, Only one of these hag arrived, The figure of Garfel: of heroic size, stands facing Maryland avenue, an on the pedestal on Enns aide ta tio spa inserip- tion, “James A. Garti 1881.” On the southeastern'side of the pedestal the following inscription is carved: “Major General U. 8. V., member of Congress, Senator, and Presi- dent of the United States of America,” On the side facing the northeast is the incrip- tion, “Erected by his comrades of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, May 12, 1887.” Major Benteen’s Court Martial. ‘THE PRESIDENT'S CLEMENCY TOWARD A GALLANT OFFICER A general court martial order was to-day issued from the War Department, containing thecharges and specifications of the court martial of Major F. ‘W. Benteen, the sentence of the court and the ac- tion of the President, He was tried on the charges of drunkenness on duty, in violation of the 38th article of war, and conduct unbecoming an officer anda gentleman. There were six specifications under the first charge and one under the Soounts: the latter that when in command of the st Fort Du Chesne, Utah, he conducted himself in a scandalous manner in the post trader's ee) obscene and profane language, taking of his clothes, to quarrel with citizens, and ex] bis person. This to the dishonor and disrepute of the Puree Cai at ae Du Gey Utah, on or about the 11tl y of Novem! ‘The sentence of the court was dismissal from the service. The President's action was as follows: “The proceedings and findings in the case of Major Frederick W. Benteen, 9th U.S. cavalry, are h¢ approved. In view of his long and honorable ser- and the reputation he has earned for bravery and soldieriy, qualities, so sadly, injured by the scandalous conduct of which he has been justly found and by his insubordinate behavior ‘upon his trial, I have determined, in the hope that a remaining sénse of honor and an unextingulshed Tegard for is military profession will lead to fur- ther valuable service in the army, to mitigate his sentence of dismissal from the service of the United States to suspension from rank and duty for the term of one year upon half a 2 te GROVER CLEVELAND.” ‘Tue Boanp ov Navat Opricens appointed to ex- amine the different life boats that have been in- vented, with a view of recommending one for use in the Navy, if thought advisable, have nearly completed their labors at the Navy Department. ‘Ten models have been examined and one remains to be considered. As yet the board has found noth- ing to take the place of the present whale boat, and it 1s probable that the report, which will soon be commenced, will be of that nature, ‘THE PRESIDENT HaS DinecrED the appointment of Surgeon George M. Sternberg, of the Army, to investigate the merits of inoculation for preven- tion of yellow fever, as practiced in Mexico and Brazil. ‘The sundry civil bill provides for the in- ‘Yestgation, ‘Tue Opp FEttows’ CeLEBRaTIoN.—The Secretary of the Interfor has issued the following order: “Chiefs of bureaus may excuse from duty on Tues- a 26th instant, such employes as desire toparicpate in the ‘oolebration ‘ot ‘the 68th anni- Versary of the establishment of the Ind It Order of Odd Fellows in America, time 80 wo be deducted from annuai leave of absence.” Rey. Ws. K. TULty, of Florida, was today ap- pointed a chaplain in the army, Tae Lowssr Bmpxs.—The Hopkins & Dickin- son Manufacturing Company, of New York, are the lowest bidders for furnishing bronze and brass hardware for the new wing of the State, War and ‘Navy Department building. AN Iurnovaamnt IN ENGrwEs voR Navat, Vis- SELs.—For some time past the Engineering Bu- reau of the Navy Department has been experi- menting with a new meth bya, assistant engineer, of applying ‘ike torcen Geatt to the furnaces of marine engines, and the results obtained are said to be highly satisfactory. This device has been applied to the Alliance and the Swatara, with the result that the vessels have been enabled to dispense with four of their botlera, and carry a cht Of coal in addi- tion to thelr usual sup he designs for the Rew 6,000-ton, ships now being pre by the Department, also embody the principle. Manvtanp PostwasreRs.—The following Mary- land postmasters have been appointed: Wm. Bloom, Columbia, Howard County; Jos. Cormack, Derwood, Montgomery County; Louis A. Pyle, Hickory, ‘Harford Couaty; A. A. McCaslin, Jerisa~ lem Mills, Harford County; Mrs. A.V. Shamer, Lauver, Carroll County; Lanson’ Ewing, Level Harford County; Sallie J. Phillips, Lombsta, Gecil County; John ‘fuggart, Tolchester Beach; Kent munty. ‘Tue New Sxconp ConTROLLER.—The Second Con- troller of the Treasury, Mr, Butler, has not yet as- sumed charge of his office. Deputy McMahon 18 still acting controller. Mr. Butler was at the office yesterday for an hour and took the oath, after which he returned to Boston, where he will remain for a week or ten days, REWARDING 4 GALLANT SatLon.—The President has presented a gold watch and chain to Capt. Geo. Ritchie, of the British bark Bachelors, for the rescue of the crew of the American ip Sar- agossa, March 23, 1887. Tae New VENEZUELAN MINISTER.—Mrf. Oll- varria, the newly appointed Venezuelan minister, arriued in Washington to-day and called upon the Secretary of State, accompanied by Mr. Soteld the retiring minister: Mt Ollvarna. will present his credentials to thé President next week. ALL Quiet at Czow Camex.—Acting Indian Com- missioner Upshur received a telegram to-day from Indian Agent Anderson, at Crow Creek agency, in Ras taien place. The uilitary rsported yooriaye cen a ‘The weather is now rainy. aud tho sottone be removed as s00n as the Weather permite.” Webb for Theodore ied a sult against ‘ebb, for ‘Theodore yecman, a Suiisen. Hutchins, edii and of the Washington Post, claiming for dams by reason of a ‘publication of April 23, 1 which he claims to be Mbellous. ‘The alleged itbel- lous articles headed “A Man With a Career,” and says; “Theodore F, Huyseman, & watchman in the State Department as been dismissed for having deserted his wife and living with a colored. woman; as also for having taken improper liber- tes with a young girl, Huyseman was at one tume United States consul to St. Domingo, late a Meutenant in the army, and also a member of the Police force.” A Horse THIEr Senrencep.—Last Saturday Sheriff Robey, of Prince Georges County, Md., came here with a requisition for Anderson Gales, alias Edward Boyd, the colored horse thiet who stole a horse from the farm of Thomas M, Under- wood, in Prince Georges County, and the prisoner Was surrendered to him. Monday morning the prisoner was in the jail at Marlboro’. He Z 5 i : ; F i} u it 3 P} a aon orphans; ment % 9600. In PEA Ewing eaten acd E i f on the managing secretary as to the matter. He “dt 18 & very simple case and has been very Plainly stated over and over, within this week. TO Tepeat, all compantes which compete (without any exception soever), will have to go into camp and stay In camp for the full pertodof the drill. Itisper- fectly understood between the local commanders and this committee, and thf amazing interest out Siders take in the matter 1s natural in a dull = g0n of a Popa ade ae agus penned “XIV. All njess their entry 18, ac- special exception to the contrary, Tequired to enter camp and. remain during of the drill. " Such special excep- made only in the case of regiments; z for the District, and Mr, Cahill for the de- fendant. .Two small messenger boys testified to purchasing gin and beer in the defendant's -Uting intoxicated, Mr, Cahill said he w in West WRshin rsons for selling Mquors to minors, and upon Mr. Padgett to it said he did not have Session, but that he did have it when the case Was “the taw establishing the ton which pun- roduce it.” Mr. he law in his pos- called two or three days ‘The judge said that court required him to take cognizance laws, and he knew what the law was, That was sted that he had a right to see the ht it should be produced 1m court, differently, and said he did all the laws about, 80 as to be Mr. Cahill inst Jaw, and thoug! not propose to carry able to produce them at any moment. “No,” said Mr, Cahill, man than your honor to carry them about.” $20 for contempt,” said the judge. ay it,” said Mr. Cahill, 1 be Cominitted,” said tl atthe same time ordering the clerk to the commitment,” said Mr. wantit understood,” said Mr. Cahill meant no contempt or disrespect in what I said. hat the laws of this District were so yolumnious that it would take a man four times ‘the physical size of your honor to carry them.” “You should be more careful in your “I will accept the apology and re- nded util Monday, when the eee ‘The Doubtful Sunday Law. ‘WHAT THE POLICE WILL DO TO-MORROW. Speaking of the enforcement of the Sunday law to-morrow, Maj. Moore sald to a Stax reporter to- Gay that the Sunday law will be enforced to-mor- row as on last Sunday, but that no warrants would Probably be 1asued until the question of the valid- ity of the law is decided, Prosecuting Attorney ter to-day that the law would be enforced, hat No Warrants would be issued until the ques led. He thought the police of. each violation of the law to the decision of the courts. ed then Warrants will probably not think that in a case of this kind, where there was some doubt as to the valid tty of the law, that merchai andarrested as though the; it would take a bigger “You are fined the commitment. “Never mind about Cahill, “I will pay th Said the judge. mit, the fine.” 1@ case Was suspel law will be produced. Padgett sald to a Srar re- tion was definitely sett! If the law iss be issued. He did nts should be annoyed ¥ were criminals, age ‘They Say Their Mother ix Innocent. ONE OF THE LITTLES CONFESSES—BOTH BOYS WILLING ‘TO SUPFER IP THEIR MOTHER 18 RELEASED. James and John Little, the boys who were taken into custody in South Washington yesterday, as reported in Tag Star, were held at the station- house this morning to give the officers a chance to further investigate the case. Mrs. Little was: taken to the Police Court, and the case against her Was continued, Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Amelia § Slack, of No. 731 13th Street, southeast, identi- the diamond ‘ring recovered as hav- been stolen from her house on 19th instant, when her house was entered eae Bz ee and robbed of about ‘wor welry. Yesterday afternoon, when the officers went to Alexandri: tity of the Jeweiry where Jas, afew dollars, James mad denies that he took any or that he knew anything they found aquan- ttle had sold It for le a full confession. John in the robberies, ut it until he was While James makes a confessi says his mother 1s im and told her he found it.. Both boys ‘say their mother fs innocent, and they are willing to suffer any legal penalty it their mother 13 re- leased. This morning the oMcers went with James pear before the mayor, where arged with receiving thestolen to Alexandria to a] Amusements, National TaeateR.—The return of Robert L. mn after his successes in New cities, in the heroic lc role of Spartacus, will no doubt be made a notable event by the numerous friends and ndmir- tragedian in this city, pearance at the National Theater can hardly fail to draw and that the star will be gi Downing to Washin; ‘ork, Boston and ers of ‘the you fonday evening together a large audience, iven a rousing welcome without saying. Mr. Downing brings with strong company, including Ung, Mr. Harry Meredith, and Muldoon, the famous ho appears as the Fighting arena scene. Mr. ial scenery which ‘ork season, “The ad- ‘been very large, fore- Mr. Harry Ave- athiete and wrestler, w! Gaut in the exciting also brings with him all the he had prepared for his New vance sale of seats have shadowing a week of good ALBAUGH's OPrRa Hovsr.—Washington will have rst opportunity to see and hear Gilbert and at this house ll Be sung by one of McCauil’s Digby Bell, Laura and Annie Myers, e Silver King,” a. wholesome story in Sullivan’s new next week. It companies, the cast includin; Harry Macdono JOU THEATER. drama of merit, which tells a pleasing and effective manner, will be presented at the Bijou next week by the eston Brothers will ap- week in thelr musical Minstrels Boys,” sup- pear at Kernan’s next comedy-drama called “Our ported by Miss Gwynne Cu: ‘Tue Barre or Buit RUN panorama shows no falling off in its drawing power, being the rule. good attendance Neviine's Museu of Axatouy and mechanical wonders, containing over 2,000 objects of interest, t 621’ Pennsylvania avenue. ven every;hour,and free phrenologi- fons are made dally. FoReraven's Circcs Comma.—No better evi- dence that spring is really nere can be found than ‘gTandiloquent announce- which adorn the walls hei augh’s circus, menagerie and Wild ‘he great combination will be here the attractions has been opened on May 4 and 5, and, of cour varied and astounding than ever before. ‘WILHELM CLUS Coxcent—The third ‘THE CHURCH CHORAL Mrssion closes its fourth season with a concert at soprano ork city, Wilt be the Principal soldist. ‘ HowaRD HELD FoR D JURY.—Charles HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.—Last night Detec tives, Rall and Horne’ arrested a pr jugent ono charge of housebreaking, leged that he broke into the shoemeket 1110 9th street, and of Stephen Gill, No, irs of shoes, This morning, in the Commrrrss St the once of the sorte fixed the usual nad g i H fF fe i i ‘There has been considerable talk for some Weeks | Tax Dare OF THE SPRING MRETING—ONgIP AROTT F Lie l ef al Be cog i SHORTER DISTANCES THAN FORMERLY. ‘The only feature in which the program differs from that of previous spring meetings, is that the Taoes are generally shorter, but that change was yy judgment, ‘The managers ined that stable owne®s would nee ae Ne Ros tapseverely #0 early in the season even, for the LUberal stakes offered. Hence they fixed the races ét A glance at ‘shows that of the twenty Taces of the tare One mile, three 13 miles, one, 1 seven furlongs, four, six furl two five fi ‘and one, half a mile. all the sj ‘that any One need desire. For several weeks a score OF more of workmen have been improve- ments at Ivy city. The grand stand has under few a a Overhauling and the club house ‘been renovated and made more comfortable, THE HORSES ar IVY CITY D. McCcy’s string of six, comprising Saranac, Miss Charmer, Crittenden, Triple Cross, Boodle and Katie Mc. ‘The horses all stood the trip from the ‘South well, and are doing Mnely. “Saranac has re- covered from his lameness, and ts at work dally. Unless some accident occurs he will start in the guburban. The stables of Messrs Pettingell, Williams and Maynard will reach here next week from the South, and the horses will be put in ac- ‘tual training for the races here, ‘THR NavtOwAL HANDICAP. Among the stable owners, trainers and followers of the turf here there is more speculation upon. ‘the result of the National Handicap to be run the first day than upon any other event of the meet~ ing. Burch 1s a prime favorite for the event, though Panaina fs well thought of, Barnum, the Old hero of last season, ts in the race at top weight 120 Pay but he nis 4: Cemonscratad is apility carry no doubt, vi backed, Herbert, too, as some trlendsy while Boaz, Ferona are also well thought of. The Dwyer Bros. will send the pick of tbeir stable, in charge of Jim McLaughlin, the tamous jockey. ‘Thetr string will be spécially strong tn two-1 elas, a under, McLaughlin's handilag it $ g § * g 4 g| 3 TURF NOTES, All the horses at Ivy City are doing well, and most of them are progressing finely in their train- ing. ‘The weather has retarded the work some, but every day that admitted of training has been taken advantage of. S For the Suburban handicap, to be run at Shee} head June 9th, the odds have not materially changed, Thirty to one is the best. now offered here against Guenn. Thedoubt as toThe Bard and Fremont starting has checked the betting on these two, the favorites, ——————se0__ Lieut. Danenhower’s Funeral, SERVICES HELD HERE THIS MORNING—THE REMAINS TAKEN TO O3WEGO. Funeral services over the remains of Lieut. John ‘W. Danenhower, wno committed suicide at Anna- polis Wednesday morning, were held at the resi- dence of his father, Mr. Wm. W. Danenhower, No. 1321 H street: northwest, at half past nine this morning, Rev. 8. H. Giesy, of Epiphany church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. A. R. Stuart, of Chrish church, ‘There was a large attendance of friends of the family and of the deceased. Among ‘them were Commodore Greer, Inspector Looker and Lieuts, Underwood and Hone, and other naval officers, ‘The window shutters of the room in Which ‘the casket reposed were closely drawn, durkening the room. ‘The heavy casket, covered with black cloth, was Graped with the ican flag. At the foot and on the coffin were placed the sword and belt of the dead officer, and immediately behind them Tested a floral harp among a cluster of lies. At the head of the casket was a magnificent pillow of flowers surmounted by a shaft.” Near it rested a large anchor of white flowers, the offering from the Naval Academy. ‘The remains were clad in ‘the full uniform of the rank of lieutenant in the Navy. The head reposed ‘on a pillow of white satin surrounded by white flower budsand sprays. The right arm wes placed across the breast and the hand clasped a pure white rose, ‘The appear- ance Of the face of the deceased was lfe-like. At 11 o'clock the remains were removed to the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad depot and placed on a special train bound for Oswego, N. Y., where they will be interred at 3:30 p.m. to.imorrow, ‘The pall-bearers at the services here were select- ed from Lieut. Danenhower’s classmates, and con- sisted of Lieuta, Geo. L. Dyer, L. C. Heliner, H. W. Schaifer, Sam’ L. Graham, C. F. Emmerich'and D. vega te pari tat ee Wa hoe wego by the parents, Mr. . W. Danen- howery his brothers, Messrs. Charles, William W Jr. and Washington’ Danenhower; Messrs. Robert and B. Sloan, jr., brothers-in-law of the Meutenant, and Mr. Harry Towers, who served as groomsinan at Lieut, Danenhower’s marriage, and Who will act also a3 @ pall-bearer at the ceremo- nies at Oswego. — Forest Glen Improvements, SALES OF VILLA SITES—THE HOTEL—RESIDENCES TO BE ERECTED THIS SEASON, ETC. The Forest Glen Improvement Co. report the following sale of villa sites at Forest Glen Park during the past week: In block 3, C, G. Calkins, lot 9; $700. In block 4, Chas. 8. Bradiey, lot 3; $1,081.04 In block 5, Miss M. M. Richardson, lot 3; $600; Mrs, E. Green, lot 10; $470.30. In block 6, Miss M. C. Peck, lot 9; $520.86. C. F. Myers, lot 10; $547.92, Henrietta Noble, lot 15; $730.74. In Dlock 7, Miss M. C. Peck, lot 4; $730.24. Mrs. ‘T. G, Hensey, lot 5; $833.90. W. E. Schneider, lot 1.65. C. G. ‘Calkins, lot 13; $652.12. Gen. Allan Rutherford, lot 16; $802.06. "In biock 8 C. W. Thayer, lots 3 and and 3;§81, "The Wand subdivided tnto these villa sites com- ses only thirty acres of the one hundred within lmits of the Park. The seventy acres are utilized as ave drives, ‘and reserva- ‘Will ‘cost $40,000, and is rapidly nearing completion, stands in the midst of sarastvectl ve park, which. will always be a, part of the hotel property. Among those who have en- Toomsin the hotel for the ‘season re the following: Mr. W. W. Burdette zi Mr, Austin P. ‘and family, Mr. Jas. E Sales of Heal Estate. A. A. Thomas has bought of Helen P, Cassin, for $5,363.00, sub. lot 10, square 282, 23110 feet, on 22th street, between Massachuseits avenue and M street. H. W. Garnett has © for $10,508.50 sub, ote 48 and 40, square 179, W»¢x110, on 6th ‘street, between Monroe and R streets. H. M. Baker has bought of E. Cammack et al., for $7,200, ‘ton the south halt of lot juare 289, fronting S241 by 07 feet on the west side of 1th Burcee, between @ and H, for§11,160. Jack oor “cared church, at this pisce, on Wedaenday last.—Rev. Jas, Wright, of Rockville, has accepted the pas- ‘THE CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED. A Prominent Congressman Endorses the Movement. WHAT CAN BR ACCOMPLISHED BY THE COMMITTER FOR ‘THR GOOD OF THR DISTRICT. 'W. C, Dodge, president of Citizens’ Association, ‘No. 3, has received from an influential member of Congress, and who takes great interest in District affairs, a letter strongiy endorsing the present movement for the organization of the citizens to look after the local affairs. Init he says: “While I could not advocate @ return to suf- frage, Iam strongly impressed with the anomaly of @ people paying two millions in taxes, and at ho point touching the administration of their own “I think the people of brought into closer contact with their ment, and until there is some law will accomplish that result, your citizens’ associa- tions should be encouraged terests and wants. 1 would be glad possessed by the people of the District especially as to the ex- of their own taxes in connection with provements and schools, “Your citizens’ associations are the spontaneous Of free institutions. Where such institu- not legally planted these or like associa- ring up a8 volunteers trom the seeds of freedom in our air, and to discountenance them, the circumstances in which you It ‘the Spirit of sel ith such a spirit on control the District affairs, 1t is obvious that the Proposed Citizens’ Committee of One Hundred, Tepresenting all sections and interests organized and managed, and workl great benent to the District. Assurance is given that this organization 1s not the District authori hem in obtaining @ more fw ledge of the wants of all sections, and more especi: aid them in securing frota Congress such legislation as 1s Un} for instance, as the erec ict_onght to be after local in- ‘of members who niously, can be of but rather to aid u knowledge of the w: n Of a city postiMice, & District ofice building, some definite settiement of the railroad question, a codtnc the improvement of Uie river front and tats, the erection of bridges, and all matters terest to the people of the whole ‘The former Committee of One Hundred did a for the District By induciny its obligation to pay one-half of the and, if now all will take id and work harmoniously "in the formation of roposed new commitzee, great good may be eee oe eee District Militia Reorganization, THE OLD COMMISSIONS OF DISTRICT MILITIA OFFICERS ‘TO BE ANNULLED. An order will be issued soon from the War Do- Partment reorganizing the District militia, by al- Fection of the President, in accordance with the general plan heretofore outlined. In vnts order Provision will be made for revoking all previous commissions of District militia officers which may have beenissued, Mr. Peter Bacon holds a mission as major general, and severai other ¢ zens hold commissions &8 militia officers which Were tssued during Lincoln's administration, To Wold any possible confict with the recent ap- polntments of Gen, Ordway, as brigadier general commanding, these commissions Void by tne order. cation of the laws, of generaljn- expenses of the Distric Col. Amos Webster holds a commission as adjutant general, which position Tesign some time ago, It was held, however, that as his commission was tssued by the District "government when it was a Territory, it Was not valid after that government was dis- +e District Government Affairs. THE BOARD TO EXAMINE ENGINEERS. ‘The Commissioners have tssued an onler estab- lishing @ board to examine applicants for licenses asengineers. The boller inspector, J. F. Wiiker- Son, Is to be chairman, and A.A. Dully and J. F. Riley, who were recotnmended by the Recentric Assocation of Engineers and the Association of Stationary Engineers, are the other members. ‘The order directs the Hoard to meet at the Engi- neer Commisstoner'soMce. THE EXAMINATION OF PLUMBERS. To-day the Commissioners issued the new plumbing regulations, relating to the examining Of applicants for registration as registrations heretofore made wit alter August 31st next, and no allowed Co register until he shall sausfactory examination by the tuted for that purpose. examinations every Wednesday from After January Ist next, the rules “as to ex- amination and registration will apply also to all journeyman plumbers, THR DISTRICT CLAIM AGAINST THE ALEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANY. the claims of the District of Co- lumbla against the Alexandria Canal, Railroad and Bridge Co. for taxes has been referred, by order of the District Commissioners, to the attor- neys of both parties for adjustment, CONTRACTS FOR WATER METERS. ‘The Commissioners have awarded the contracts for furnishing water meters to the National Meter Company for crown meters, to Thornton N. mi meter, and to H.R. W ing his improved patent meter. FOX's DISCOVERY. ‘The Commissioners have notified A. F. Fard: Who has advertised the property at" the head 15th street, Known as Fox's discovery, for sale, that the property 1s a reservation belonging to the United States Government, and he must remove his sign board. ‘They have also notified E. C. Dean to remove the barb-wire fence which he has erected on a portion of the property. ‘BIDDERS FOR FURNISHING MATERIAL. ‘The lowest bidders for furnishing the District with material for street Improvements are as fol- lows: The New York and lowest lumbers, All lumber Shall be have passed a board consti. ‘This board will hold ‘The matter of jaine Granite Co, was Bidder for furnishing :200,000 granite Paving Co. made the oniy halt blocks and 250,- ittiles. ‘The Ws Brick Machine ed the only bid for: bricks and 500,000 arch bricks. 1’ Granite Co. was the lowest bidder for 10,000 cubic feet of 6x20 inch granite curb; the New York and Maine Granite Paving Block G circular curb; the Brandywine curb, and the New York and Matne Co,, for 150 feet of 8x8 Inca circular curb. “The Brandywine Granite Co. was the lowest for blue-stone curl Graney was the lowest bidder for rearessing old 300 cuble feet of '0., 7,000 8x8 Ine IN THE PARKS. has informed the Commis- stoners’ that he has no objection to the use of the Smithsonian Park for sacred concerts on Sunday, and Dupont and Iowa Circles for regular after: noon concerts during the week, Permitted by competent auth’ REPAIRING COUNTY ROADS. The new system of repairing and maintaining county roads was inaugurated on the 21st instant. yreseut there are only twenty-one permanent repairers in service in the taree sections. ‘The roadmasters are authorized in case of an emergency, whenever it may be found necessary, to employ’ten additional carts and ten addition; men, Who Will constitate the central force. The system as now in use ts simp) but will remain in force until July 1, wi changes and improvements will be uiade as may De suggested by the experience gained. LE DROIT PARK. ing upon the advice of Uie attorney of the District the Commissioners have refused to accept ‘the deeds of the streets in Le Droit Park recently offered them by Mr. A. L. Barber and others. Mr. Riddle thinks that if any such deeds are madethe Should, be to the United States. Oscar Nauc No. 416 5th who owns. @ tevant house Paoeencns erecrtateeee tees asks that the District Commissioners remove tne high wooden fence at the north boundary of Le Droit Park, which obstructs Linden street at this ‘ume. CONCERTS Col. J.-M. Wilson rovided they are ‘BUILDING PERMITS. its have been issued by Entwisle a3 follows: Thos. W. Smith, to erect Elliott, to alter No. 1820 Jefferson 750; J. Sondheimer,to alter 509 7th street, to erect three ,000, numbered 2815 and Sarece nortnweste MISCELLANEOUS, Wm. F. Holtzman has written the District rs asking whether he must interest on a tax lien certificate from the when issued after a revision Of the assessments, or the date of the original assessment, question 1s likely to cause the: some em! jbarrassment. C. W. De Knight has been appointed clerk in the Eugineer Department, Vice Pier, resigned. H NO USE TO FIGHT BLAINE, Deacon Smith's Report of a Conversa ton with Whitelaw Reid, From the New York World To-day. Deacon Richard Smith submitted to an tnter. View to-day upon the alleged Whitelaw Reid letter to him suggesting the abandonment of Blaine as ®candidate for 1888 and the supporting of Sher- man forthe nomination. He denied ever recett ing Uhe letter, and did not believe Reid ever wrote ‘Such a letter, Being asked if he thought Reid was Weakening on Blaine, Mr. Smith replied: “Well, I should hardly say that, You can JNdge, however, from the last conversation I had With bim when I was In New York afew weeks Ago. 1 told him that it would be better polities to Roninate Sherman than Blaine, He sald: * Very Weill, we certainly shan't fight Sherman. It can get the majority of the delegates to your Way of thinking, we will support. § with tho utmost heartiness, Tam not sure about his beln & good candidate, but Lam sure that he woul make a splendid President.’ He went on to say that the Tribune would support Ben Harrison with ‘at pleasure, or Gresham or Allison, Phil Sheridan was mentioned, and be sald he had not heard him talked of much, but knew him to bea ane republican, and had the greatest ad- miration both for his pubic and personal charac- ter, and if he was nominated he (Reid) would sup- port him with enthusiasm. 1 thought I had got about enough and started to leave, When he said: ‘Hold on, now: 1 want to tell you further, that if we united fully WIth you and With all your friends in an effort to nominate any of these men you hamed, and the convention shouid be hel@ within @ month, the Whole lot of us, With all the power Re could! Dring to bear, could wot prevent Ue nomination of Mr, Blaine on the first ballot by acclamation.” FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New Vork Stock Market, ‘The following are the opening and 3:00 pum prices of the New York Stock Market, ax reported by spacial i 19 19th street \ "4 sera Datu 6 » Do. pref be ser kD: BR bbe. get ser Wks iy Teas’ Poe Union Pe Wab. Pac. BLN) STK Do. pret 134/113 West! Cmon, a Washington Stok Exchange. The following changes from yesterday's quotations fqn the Warhitton Stock Eachanse ane noted teste 8 aWa* rociatéred, GuOL, 1108 bid 1198 aaeet S diva marintered, ds: & 4 coupons, bid, itr asked. 28 ae rocamern at, 120 See D.C. per. snipe. is 180i.coln, 110% bid. |B. Coe pear Sunde 4 Se, “currency, Wachizuton and theorgricwn rained be bid. Metropolitan railroad stock, #8 bid, 101 sakede olmak 4 Dk 4 asluugtam Ga 40's tid, 40% anked Gen doi soked. “Fremen'e Yosarsace, National Union Insurance, 1 bid. Dorcoran: Insurance, “61% usked, ‘Pitolusc Lnmurance, 0d td Kimes Insurance, Si bid, Sy asked. Manone Mall b Boe id. Wasliingon Market stork, 5 Washingt rick Mae ed. wand ht id, TO eked. Seoond "Natiowal Tank, 20 bid. Peut, ‘Tel. Go. 20%, asked. Chesapeake and Pot. Tel. Co, S4iy il, Bay asked. — Baltimore Market, due coupons. G6 North Carolia sixes, old, 1 BALTIMORE, Mp, April 23.—Cotton « ding. 10%. Flour firm, witt: good de gzutlicen “ivendy red. i 1 45 a ‘Oats trimer 4035: western, = oad ye firuy, CHICAGO, Tt., April wheat Las heid steady betwee 84 and uoted at B4.” May commis 3S% jay ined, aE ej ‘Tue New Carer Justick.—The Court tn Generad Term will sit‘ on Monday, and i is probable that Judze Bingham, the new Chief Justice, will hen, Take Ue oath of office and enter upon his duties. Wm. Young, the al Whose arrest "was reported in yesterday's #tak, Was to-day Uurned over to Sheriff Scaggs, of Priuce George's County, Md., Who took him to Marlboro’ for trial. J. Shillington sends Harper's Magazine for May. Some ume after 12 o'clock last night the house 505 A street SouLbeast, d by burglars and robbed of €10 worul nts, hicken-thiet Brizovs Disorpers, liver complaints, costive- ness, dyspepsia re speedily ‘removed by Dr. D. Jayne's Sai Phils. years’ use has proved them superior to ail ot for the cure of the various diseases tor recommended, In their action ‘he: certain, and may be takeu at any risk from exposure, —_—— hey are miid and me Without BRADLEY. April 21, 1887, Mew FEANCLS BRADLEY, widow of tr lave i On April 22. 1887, of apoplexy, Mra WOOD, wife of M. Baxtwood the ote, No. G27 F sttect northwest, O'elork F 2 FRANK.” Suddenly LUTHER R PLANE Frank, im the 4: mu Thuvstay. Apeil 22, 1887, 7, at 7 am., JOHN We ‘Tus tate residence, 120 Shum. Friends aud IS87, at 6 p.m, MARIA ; sty alt will take pl fran Langley P.& Church Monday woruing, Ay HARVEY. 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