Evening Star Newspaper, September 17, 1887, Page 6

_FOR_RENT--HOUSES. nw, 8 re STOuES, ETC. tore and dwelline, Store room SPf0e Bat. n. v5 ‘La ave, at. Pa 2.50 30 Gunton ‘30: Callag 1 2 Het tow. lett ar zo 8 ¥etaou fiow. room 1-201 The above is only a portion of the property on my hooks Foe fall lis calf at ocr tor bulistn teed oe the let and 1. i_THOS.E. WAGGAMAN. (ONTH_ A FINE COT- 2 . Be by the let of eniences and every pact in best of | the house or 635 Dat nw. #-1 ck HOI Trout , latrobe and water im Bouse. gine $18.50 ia advance, Hey, JAS FERRY. cx 3.4ve. new. eae Fok RENE OF SALE—* DESIRABLE story and basement house. within s block of F Tawut Square. “Apply 603 i4ib st. n.w. BENT—1207 4TH ST. Eecy brick. se I Tins. ‘October. city con eter Apnly POR RE S26 A ab ne. E el. 14 rooms: two. bath-rooms; ith si. sw. 10 rooms and bath, 830, > JAS. C. SPLIGG, 1424 14 Mien oaks EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDA ia ail . —_ * . SEPTEMBER 17, 1887-DOUBLE SHEET. FOR RENT—HOUSES. __ FURNISHED—A SIX-ROOM BRICK Foe ‘Ost. .w.; $30, Also, 820 B at.ae, aie rious fines: B16. Owner, 318 Oth ae a OR KENT_FURNISHED OR UNFURW: ED Na North Capitol sty Brick House. 10 rooma, mod aprovennen ‘3. Mol: DODSON, per 4225 Fat b. . $30 313 4thn e..2-5.b.6r.18. gy ENE 30, SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEx, 927 F at. 953.0 411 Dat ne. 6r 403 Dist we, 6r an29-1m_ ‘ONEY TO LOAN ON CITY OR cot property at ‘owest rates and on collate ity. UH RNiGs 1, 607 feb st. now. a7. OXEY TO LOAN IN’ SUMS KANGING FROM M250 10'413.000 om appeoted real entates Bor de 407 Fst. charges reasonable, JOHN SHEBMAN & CO., a7-lm $i 0 SL Glass real cetate security. 91m 1538 ¥ at. ONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES OF IN- Mtereat, on appruved real estate auate in the Dis (rut of Coluuibis. No delay when security is ampia. MANCIS B. MOH dS, s2-2m Real Estate and Loans, 1331 F st. aw t attentio ‘applications. DE ASSWORMSIEDT & BEADLEY, Im U27 F street. NEY TO LOAN AT LOW RATES ON STOCKS, collateral, commercial fom IN SUMS TO SUIT, ON FinsT- d bends aud good cvu-bt and scld “deslerim municipal sccurites nd goqernmentcimise.” Louis CUNSINGHAM AAT MoSEx, 70 LOAN. IN LARGE AND SMALL MMisums. on approved real estate vecurity, at lowest charges moderate. KH: EDEL Im eer $100,000 ik.o8 wae a G. H. WHITE & CO, aut (322 N. Charles st, Baltimore. R RENT_SEVEN ROOM BRICK ROUSE. BAY ‘window, all tuoder improvements. oposite Pet Bion Otice.” ponacssion given October 1: Prive 840-15 Sdvance injuire at 437 G st. w. sioiwe EABLE large house, con tinue ‘Grooms pantry. closets: farret and cellars. “It lan just eeu thorowshly re- pared, baving new stoves, gas-fixtures, paper and ‘Possessuon given at once. Inquire s¢ 3008 RENT_HOUSE S11 D STREET. W. der improvewents; good location. Apply om Premises FOR RENT-NEW 5 ROOM BRICK, X. W., & Saibe Nw W. RILEY DEEBLE. 1319 F st. oR RENT_631 ‘comtortable and ingprovemente. bay $40. BH. WARNE! WOK RENT_VERY wellat House, Qeit rooms, very cheap Ft st. w. : JOR RENT_915 STH STN. W. 8 We ups, ; uewly papered and painted. shee. « newly paperet Se FH. SMITH & SON, s015-3t 26 1222 Fst nie JLOk BENT AN EIGHT-ROOM BRICK DWELI- ing. fh first-class condition; within four squares of street Care: wood neighboruood: 818 per moat, We & PHILLIPS, 1io8 New York ave. se15-im uk KENS—RESIDENCE, FURNISHED RICHLY, Ei pimabiue yerfect: ‘servaute and excellent table at n'w., Farragnt Square, a F TAT DEANWOOD PARK, DISTRICT of Columbia, within tev minutes’ walk of Pennings Station, Hand P. Railroad, four s1z-room houses, $12 Der motith: three five-roots houses; $10 per month, snd ewht four-room houses at €8 per month: all en tirely new. CA Meet ‘seit lot wes ____ 14007 ror KEN 1] MST._N. W.. NEW TWO-STORY and basenient brick, handsomely finished: bay Window: ‘seven roous and bath-rocm, all conven jences: iarge yard: wide alley: rent reasonable toa re- sponsible aud prompt tenant. ©. A. MCEUEN, s144t 1420 F at. QR REN’ = yp-F, Or... 840.30 Sth, &r.. stable 25 73 Myr AS 40 Z 17 E kw Or. 353 B80 Biore, Ot aid Nii w.1z.50 Omics rooms, sade od 925 F. 35 W. C. DUVALL, 925 Fst a... ‘(Successor to Duvall & Marr.) WN: SEVEN and churches: ‘per mouth; key at 3123 Dumbar- * mh eee ee pa De sceatewe tos eaten ne nee ble 3-story and basement brick Hot with ten bet Gib and 7th iui ip Byod order, rent only 460) ‘Worth 440 unfurnished “BH. WARNER & CO. shoot 916 F st uw. R RENT NG. 1230 14TH ST. N.W. opyostte Dr. Butler's Churels, and store and dwell ing. 741 7th st nw. Apply Koom I ing, corner 7th aud F sts. nw. or NT PPE Ie te, nendeomets farntahed: house bas all mol taps: coutsins 13 lane rooms. Two-story Brick Stable on rear, 4 stalls, room for 3 carriaces, si For tuil particulars apply HUETY & DYER, 3th and 514 13th sk, 20r. 1444 Pierce Place, 10r. ‘New store and dwelling, 1532 14th st. STEIGER & LEIBERMANN, 1303 F st. Fok, ESE STORE GNP DWELLING, 1211 G st.n.W. suitable for Millinery, Confectionery, Up- holsterer, ke: om excellent business street. $0 per hth. Keys adjoiuing. ‘auTs-3m FO BEST -FURNISHED-FRom OcrosER 7, 1301 18th st.n.w., with stable. 3th st nw. We z A. BATES, 1407 Ft. nw. fok RENT—11 XN. W., NINE rooms, $30. 1609 19th st, four robms, sec. pl floor! mi; heat and esq $25. Apply at 1609 You se auz6-2m ANT BRICK DWELLING. 8. E th stand Khode Island ave., opposite Gen. JOHN E BEALL GOR RENT—712 10TH ST. FIGHT ROOMS: fooler tnprovemeuts most desiraie avd cou hinehood: $640 a pear, oF 305 per mond Carag ihe session. - I Room 2, 1330 F st. story brick. 14 Inth'st., P-story briek, G2. #4 Wolte sil ne, Betary bre: stones BS Pst nw fok KENT—1307 OTH ST. N.W., NEAT 2-STORY urick dwelliua ¢ pogmna: all mod ps $3. a SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY, [oar M PARKER, ‘9th, near K, 147. fur. $160 ear “2d s. iene bee 100 2 ‘tn, near K, 1 PROCTOR & | miles from Washington, on B. and BP. Re Beal Batate Security. ‘HOLLAND & THOMPSON, st., Adjoining Sun Buildi GREY AbWays IN ovr HANDS TO LOAN ON ME satisfactory real estate security, in suns to suitya: Cand 6 por cent intereet: _HILL & JOHNSTON. 738 15th st. nw. TO LOAN ON REALESTATE, INSUMS Wo slit athowest hate of uiterest. Kt. O HOLTZMAN, 815 commer 10th and Fats. ny M°£* To LoaNon ApPhOVED ukALESTAra _* SECURITY. E “GEO. W-LINKINS. ONEY TU LOAN ‘In sums W suit, at Jowcst rate wecurity. ONEX TOLOAN MO ERS nares OF INTEREST. ON KEAL ESTATESECUKITY, ‘1HUSd. FISHEL & CO, 5 Ts F st. nw, Morr TOLOANO! N HEALESTATE AT LOWEST DANENHOWER & spot 15 Fe. NEY TO LOAN ON ESTATE OR FIRST- Me EY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTA’ se securities, at lowest rates of interest. Uelay where the sectirity 18 guod. ‘mb30 0. C.GKEES. 303 7th st LOST AND FOUND. LQ8tB0ur JULY 1, AN “AGAZZIS* GOLD Watch, plain case, and ‘gold chain and seal. The ‘Seal has head of Medusa on one side and crest on re- Yerse. A liber: reward will be paid aud no trouble to the bolder if surrendered at once. Address G. C- Post Uttice Box 650. ‘17-3 LOST GEABGE MALTESE CAT: SUITABLE RE- jward if returned toSCHMID'S bird Store, 12th st. doors south Fa. ave. 1 O8T—ON BROAD BRAN ONE SACK coutaining three Mitcheline quilts. Liberal reward Li yeturned to FOWLER M'FG CO., 1105 7th st. 2". T° SEPTEMBER 16, BETWEEN HIGH ) Dien tig Sate eee ae 5 Fir - Three dollars reward if leftat Spins Finger Bing. 18 Fer ft O8T—GIRL'S BKEASTPIN, THE NAME MIG. Doeera ine SREAS TEIN, THE NAME MIGNON Toth st. uw. MIGNON ULKE. 11 OST—ON SEPTEMBER 16, ENVELOPE taining Notes. which is of uo value to. the finder. An left at Star office will be liberally remembered. 1t* OST—ON AUGUST 22, NEAR O ST. MARKET, A White setter Gyp has black ears and tan markit On Bead. 310 reward will K TRAVERS, Star office. RDON BETTER DOG, ck, with tan markings of E. BURFORD, 1422 New York 17-3 Ls AFTERNOON OR EVENING, Sept. 5. The finder will please return itto 1527 Hist, ard receive 5 reward. It Li 85,08,2 ST) BED OTH ST. AND MARINT's hall a Cameo Breastpin in etvelope addreased “urs. SHEPARD, Oth Auditors.” ‘Suitable reward tor its return to the stove—Marins Hall 1 O81—IN OR NEAR B. AND O. DEPOT. A LADY'S wold watch. Liveral reward for return of sume to D. HAKLAN, General Laud Office, #13-3t" incarly ui] crown Lgsand over eyes; W ave. © For Sate XTY CHOICE SELECTIONS OF small homes ox trom one to 100 acres; improved ‘and unimproved: within trom one nile. to. ten’ miles of the city. very cLeap and on Stand terms. Call gp geud tor cireular. 7. H'S¥PHOED &°C0" 1007 ee17 eam ¥ FOE BALE Of EXCHANGE A MAGNIFICENT ‘Stock Farin of 500 acres, 13 milles trout Wasi ton. SAMUEL BEALMEAR 310 St Paul st Bult more, Md. ae FROM 3 ACRES Iq “ME Fr Geunetowu Pike, mute n ark: r improvements, fruit, Ke: 5 acres imber: 000 BARTER E MacGOWAN s1T- st 1008 1010'F at. oR SALE—CARLIN SPRINGS; HIGH GROUN! shady viens; running streams: pure springs. tractive parks; lots in syndicsie including shares whole property $100, $10 per mouth, BAXTER, MacGOWAN, 100% and 1010 F st. Brwiin Stttes of wou tosina! ue: buildiugs, choice orchard and garden ‘fruits, 64,500; “Alta igober ee Collage Station, glyattevile,Fureat Knowles. Takoma Park, ‘Herndou and otuer suburban pomts BAXTER & MacGOWAN. 1008, 1010 Fst. 73k FOE SALICAT 4 BARGAIN, Fine Fruit aud Market Farm of 140 = & SALE—FaLLS CHUACH. FINE HOUSE, E DAYS— acres, only 8 On the Tm are two Louses, One well, two springs, forty apple trees, and various other fruits: also, oue you cow market wagon, harness otc. al of wenich, wit one ‘ha f the preseut crop, is offered for . ‘Address OBEKIAH, Star Office 6-34 8 SALE—A FARM OF FORTY-ONE ACKES, Hi vfasted x mules from Washiugton. D. Cin Faire fax County, Va. It includes fine r aud tillage Jaud, orchatds, vineyards. acomfortable honse of seven Toouis, surrounded with beautiful shade trees, & Dever. failing well of excellent water, = four-room tenant | house, a goud barn. with cellar and iarce sdjoi mand ‘wagou shed, iocated one mile from railroad statior convenient to stores, schools and churches. -« Te. 827.90 Arthar Vena. 72-2.90 | 0 Ppt 40-50 412 84 ~ 40) MeLean 2% » 41 ‘apitot at 1-10-12 Wallach WTI Cap. at. 7 2500 Faiths. 0 a0 B EB. WARNER & CO. 916 P st nw. RENT—BY RE. 0. HOLTZMAN y= FURSIBBED. K, near Conn ave 00K, near 9th st, 19 Massav ur Thos C..dSi 55 bth & Jetersin Iowa Circle. Loe 27-350 Conn, av." Dupont 139 vette Sq. 17 "290 Yth.above Kt. Lar near dik wt 1dr sou Latayette Sq, iz Verusont av near Ji1r290 Ear 16th st: 12 & oe 21a) K near 1Sth wt. pith st nea 2 10 Pst, near lows et. near P4te Ie. Tote st us 1h, 10 mm 27? Zdot near F at. UBYCRNISHED. sii OFFICE ROOMS. S25 Lith wt, @uildine. ber an. So P at hw large. store andor. Prceat oiice, oP sk. mv lance store end fe Price at oice. tue tor rome of wabeis WOCtay * for vale: call or nem at office, ROWLINES lth'and Pte } ropert ehvertincd “Pp0R RENT_ONE TWO-STORY BKICK HOUSE: 8 Fowune: beath-restn, moder im; y fainted and papercd. }00 Sth st. South. “Snguire 403 7th et. mw. e KENT OR SALE_COTTAGE 1726 MASRA- Hn av; uearseutt circle $13 per mapth. leg tng. 1750 B wt. Aloo 1227 CONNBOTICU’ NISHED or not, where apply. 1m F2, BEES. PLEasant, 15TH fended near Flag, 2 pest sin-cucm fraunes, Toler keyy at sdjuimine ORUEST, 1005 F xt awe wo 2 eilio PsP ie ms ets2 ce Rowman, ealtae oh am eve Ears 60 for Doctor” Pegs teats Goa Misael ‘ent 0.50 ait 13th GRO, W. LINK Ste _ SM vthiand Mate. iw DR RENT—P ST. PROPER™Y, 12 ROOMS, WILL Eee poe Z74130. to wide : ‘verted inte ene : AE Es og ES 2 alae ae WESCUTT, WILCOX & WI se16-3t_ ~__ 1907 Penna BRCTECL VILLA SITES, FEW | MINUTES ide from center oi the city: price 850 each, pays- bie #5 yer month; size of lot G0x120 feet. ‘These lots will be worth $200 less than 12 months Apply Room 2,303 7th YOK SALE. ~ slat Ok SALe FARM OF IS ACHES, NEAR ST. zal syium: new fraine house, 7 rooms, bal cellar, excellent water. large tarn, tenement house, elect variety of fruits: peculiarly adapted forganden: ig Purposes. will trade for city property. SPE tr IS Oe a ote ae FOE SULEBEAUTIEUL ViLLa SITES aT-FOR- ext Glen; may tow be purchased at low fheures ‘4nd on easy terns. Special terns to. those who builil Flat of new subdivision iuay be seen at the ofice of J. & HERTPORD. 26-1m* 142355 F at. BOARD. FALLS CHURCH, VA. delightful weather tii roping: house warmed “sited ___ COUNTRY Sérqvui EVERGREENS Gp RY end of sutumn. ‘Suuny frosty nights. boarders RAYMOND. e (ome Mar DRT RETREAT,” MO! aod ‘oar Harvers Ferry). open throug vieanute ty piease. “Fishing, Huntine, WAC CLARE! Keep aeyet: Wastin aul9-Lin* AUCTION SALES. D' NCANSON BLOM, Auctioneers, LAKGE AXD VERY ATTRACTIVE SALE OF ELE- Ni HOUsEMOLD FURNITURE. CARPETS, UMiHISiNG HANDSUME PARLOR SSTS, FLisd axp oriek lor TAI ASY CHAIRS, “KOCKERS, CABINETS, “MIRRORS, LACE CURTAINS PURTIERS, ENGRAV- Fhe girhce Walibr'h CHAM- z . WAR DLO BE: TAGE SETS BEING CAR (43 Saw itia [3% BUGS KITCHEN KEQUISIT) PRE ESting w ELL REY YU FETS, ke. OF A FAMILY Di KEEPING AND KEMOVED TO OUR KOOMS FOK CONVENIENCE OF BALE, AT on TursDAY ¥_ MORNING, TWEN- TIETA, commencing at TEN O'CLOCK, we will sell, at ouradiesrootus, Uth and D streets uorthweet, gud well-asnried collection of excellent hots turniture, carpets, &. “This sale should comuand the tention of parties Fe-Carnishs furniture, Ravin buen te use buta short ums. o* - _Terms: Canb. 17-20 EREME TORY SALE OF Ni F OF GKOUND, Read PERAATA AR og AND EASTERN BuaNH BidDG ING A! QHe COMER OF ISTH" AND A STMERIS 1% WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, 51 ENTY-EIGHTH, at FIVE O'CLOCK Se itt oot Sn trout of the premises. || = 7 CLOCK, we T*SQuane 1065. Fi 214 4-12 feet on K street ath 222 cited foot on Fath sirect East” This lot aoa s)]vauie avenue, and near the Dro- bowed ‘Bravch The size iow cresting Eastern Of the Jot makes it Very susceptible of subdavieio® 22. Balance tm one advantace. Seems’ One-third cash: notes to bear interest at. per cee by deed of ‘trust om premises “Sr “all” cagh ai ENT—COTTAGE IMMEDIATELY OPPORITE. Cleveland a Srrese ee Tales! Tela fh The Star. 2d EDITION. AGAINST THE POLICE. What the Probapic Verdict of the Jury im the Mitchelstown Inquest will be, Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVEXING Stan. Lonpow, Sept. 17—The jury in the Mitcheistown inquest are nearly certain to return a verdict of wiliful murder against the polfee. The head con- stable has already admitted there was no pressure on the barracks, and that the door was not broken tu, Only sixteen panes of glass were smashed. A Lory member writes to the Times to-day, declar- ing be has no sympathy with the proceedings against the Irish people, and calls for an investl- ation in the Mitcheistown affair. The govern- inent Will probably propose that the next session of the commons shall adjourn every night at nalf-past 12, —_—-___ London Literary Gossip, Special Cable Dispatch to Tar EVENIxo Stan. Lonpox, Sept. 17.—The October number of the Asiatie Quarterly will contain an article on the visit of the Indian princes to London and the Whole subject of tuetr relations to rule {n India, I guess the author 13 Sir Lapel Grimn, who ran Maharagah Holkar here during the jubilee. “Literary Epochs” chapters on the noted period Of auvedectual acuvity, 13a Uttie volume of essays be Cas Underhill, which Ellis & Stock are about Lo publish. “Decline of British Prestige in the Rast,” by Setim Farts, editor of Arabic Journals in Calro and Constantinéple, will be published by Fisher Em- win, a Gossip from Germany. Special Cable Dispatch to Tus Evexina 8rar, FRANKFORD, Sept. 17.—The police have arrested twenty-six social democrats at Breslan, including two editors of social democratic papers. There have been 56 new cases of cholera re- ported at Rome and 252 new cases and 113 deaths at Messina in the last three days. Das Wolfsche Bureau reproduces an article from the Vienna Fremdendlatt saying hat the meeting of Kasinocky and Bistnarck will have an impor tant bearing on a German-Russian alliance, 100K. tug toward the preservation of the peace of Eu- Stuttgart to-day the root of Ludwig's hos- pital took ‘tire, but tne flames were got under | control. ‘There was great excitement, but no one ‘was injured, ee Hawks Flying South. Special Dispatch to THe EVENING STR, HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17.—A stock of several hun- dred hawks passed over Herndon at 8:30 a.m., about one-quarter of a mile high, moving south- ‘west in a circular motion, some flying to the left, others to the right, with a progression of one- tg during the piogression over: Herndon a great Intrease “from he southeast in the number of Wi — THE SAMOAN DIFFICULTY, Gossip of English Papers as to the De~ mands of Germany. Lonvow, Sept. 17.—The Post commenting on the Samoan difficulty, says the Washington confer- ence Will be exceedingly fll-advised 1f 1 accepts the suggestion of Germany | that she sail have Upold and Apla, which contain tue Lest land aud harbors iu the Saincan Group and England and the United States shall take Savan and Yubuita, The Post strongly advises the ap- polatment of a native government, with advisors chosen in behalf of the great powers, but who Shall be men who have no interest in or connection Waist Wading houses of elther of the countries in verested, ——— A WILD ANARCHIST WHOOP, The Chicago Arbeiter Zeitung Says the Supreme Court’s Opinion is “A Mixe ture of Lies, Misrepsentations and Adiocy.” Cuicaco, Sept. 17.—The Arbeiter of yesterday, under the head of says: The Illinois Supreme Court consists of representatives—or, if you please, of Yools—of te various’ rallroud corporations, Ic 1 clear that one can expect anything from such mea of honor, but that this supreme tribunal should take retugein the clumnstest—wiat do you cali them so as pot to be guilty of con- tempt? “Will, say mistakes"—thav it should tuke refuge in the clumsiest “mistakes” in order to give @ uecision the appearance of justice that as a matter which a few days ago we should not have believed. ‘To speak candidiy the Supreme Court of Auduuls in its vyluion ou the appeal case of our comrades bas, although unsconsciously, in the Ditndness of prejudice forged and distorted the testimony, and Where that was not suflictent, in- ‘vented new proof of guilt. T ve tape-worm-like docu- ment, W) Dy the way, smeils strongly of the states altorhey’s office, 13 so honeycombed with forgeries, distortions, ahd arbitrary supposttions that It will be necessary to pubilsh a paimphiet to expose the humbug. ‘The perjured testimony of detectives and purchased witnesses was not en- urely sufficient to justify the aMrmation of the loody verdict “legally.” The Supremagourt found help and supplemented where it was wanting. Neebe, agalust whom not a single inerimiuating statement can be found in the record, appears in the opinion asa man for whom the halter is much too good, In introducing a translation of the opinion the per SAYS that the reasoning ts a “uixtuse of misrepresentations and idiocy.” —— JEROME MANNING'S SUIT. He Wants $100,000 from the Judges of the Court of Alabama Claims, DepHa, Mass., Sept. 17.—Jerome W. Manning, of Cambridge, has brought a suit in the sum of $100,000 against Hon. Asa French et al, judges of tne Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims, = Manning was a lawyer and was debarred by the court from prac- cing before them, and he now seks redress, claiming that the court’s action was illegal. Aa attachment has been filed in Norfolk County Tegistry of deeds against the estate of Ji French, but not as yet against the other members of the commission. ———-___ AID FOR THE ANARCHISTS, Am Attempt to Secure the Legal Sere Vices of Koger A. Pryor. New Youre, Sept. 17.—Geo. A. Schilling, who bas been sent here from Chicago by the anarchists’ relief committee to secure the services of Gen. Roger A. Pryor for the condemned bomb-throwers in Chicago, Was in consultation with the lawyer | to-day. Schilling ana Zeitung “Forgertes,” S When seen afterward both Mr. Lawyer Pryor said that no arrangement has been eoneluded, but probably by Monday next the lawyer will decide about undertaking the case. gaeiedinh cients THE MIDLAND WRECK. Shocking Scenes of the Dead and Dy- ing—Twenty-three Killed and Sixty ‘Wounded. Loxpox, Sept. 17.—The Midland train, which was Wrecked yesterday, Was crowded with excursion- ists going to Doncaster to see the race for the Don- caster cup. The scene was horrible. Scores ot Pople Dleeding or dead, wedged the splintered woodwork and debris. ‘Thetr shrieks and groans were heartrending, but, it was impossible to release them ull mecbéntcal appllances arrived: | Many’ were taken out \ockl mangled, with arms and legs Severedy” others were almost decapitated ‘and disembowled. The dead were laid in an ad- Joining meadow. Some were only recognizable by Ubeir clothing. “The injured were conveyed in lm- provised ambulances to the nearest houses. A umber of sui were ly in attendance. ‘Acurvein the line hid the express till 1t was ‘Within a short distance of the excursion train, When the driver and stoker were seen frantically pulling the levers. The driver, named Taylor, is an old servant of the company.’ He has not éx- plained how he ram past the danger signals. He Prefers to withhold his statement. 11s rumored that the brakes were applied, but failed to act. The majority of the victims were residents of SheMeld and Hexthorpe. The officials aver that the signals were at “danger” against ‘Taylor, who, however, has a character a8 an at- entivé, sober, trustworthy man. He has been on Place the number dead ‘at twenty-three ‘ant the ured at 60. — ‘The Queen Wants Sir John Appointed. Orrawa, Owr., Sept, 17.—It ts understood that an imperial dispatch has been received which states that her majesty would be greatly pleased to learn that Sir John MacDonald had been appointed janadian representative on the fisheries commis- final decision bas not yet been arrived at, understooa tliat the premier’s col- ‘strongly urging him to accept the 17.—Hon. Jos. cilley, Senator and a veteran From Wall Street ‘To-Day, aaquce the opecing ‘this mors ‘but first was quiet atthe 4 es were from Ay tO re. this "8 closing igure, the tater tn Jersey. "The market soon sul aT ME TO THE PEOPLE, President Cleveland Gives a Public Reception im the Philadelphia City Han. PurLapeursta, Sept. 17,—President Cleveland ‘was at home to the people from 9 o'clock this morning until half past 10, when he stood im the commissioner's room in the east wing of the city. thao aac pers a r y assed in continuous procession before him. ‘The President, accompanied by Sergeusrioe Bayard and Fairchild, who steod immediately behind him the reception, left the Hotel Lafayette Suoruy verore 9 otiock, and promptly, on the ap- Pointed time entered the city hall amid the enthu- Sastic cheers of the waiting multitude, and it was, a muititude. The space opposite.the southern en- trance of the butlding was FAIRLY PACKED WITH PEOPLE, some of whom had taken up their station there defore dawn, and all of whom were there to pay thelr respects to the Chiet Magistrate of the ‘na- ton and to grasp his hand. arrange. ments were as perfect as possible in the face of What great throng. ‘The Presidential party entered Guardiunest the pest fand took tueir positions 2 of the peace jons, ‘Ube commissioners’ office. ‘THE PRESIDENT STOOD immediately in front of a dias that had been erected in the west end of the room, The room Was tastefully decorated with the national colors sSurmounting a fine Liev oe of the completed City Hall that formed a background to the President and bis escort, which consi: of the two secre- taries and Col, B. K. Jamison, Thos. M. Thompson, ore, Wa, Hr Clapp, Perey “Kesuiag: God ‘Tatcoet ‘m, apy cy an Wiliams. The Thwa had in the meantime been formed into a ine and the signal was given for the Feception to begin. ‘A STALWART OLD MAN was the Orst (o grasp the President’s hand, and ‘Ais torture then began. He said lost night that his hand felt and looked like a flour barrel, and before he got through to-day it must have borne a strong resemblance to a hogsead. ‘To each hee Who saluted him the President gave a rief hand-shake, a pleasant smnlle and a cheery “How do you do, sir,” or “madame,” ag the sex of his new acquaintance might demand. he crowd passed through at the rate of fifty-three a minute, Which would indicate about 3,200 per hour. Ad there were fully 20,000 peopie” inthe neighbor~ hood it is safe to say that ot one-third of them Succeeded in greeting the President, Some of the visitors were anxious to stop and talk with the President, and one handsomely dressed lady of about thirty-five years of age ‘THREW ARMS AROUXD HIS NECK and kissed hun. Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake, vice- president for New York of the National Women's Suffrage Association, handed “the President. a “packet agalnst the Unjust taterpretation of the Consti:ution, in behalf of the women of the United States.” She did this as an officer of the assocta~ on. At 10:30 sharp the Eresential petty left the building and took carriages for the memorial meeting in Independence Square. ee COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE. ‘The Petition to be Presented to Gov. Ogiexby in Behalf of the Anarchists. CuIcaGo, Sept. 17.—The printed forms of the petition to Gov. Oglesby appealing for a commuta- Uon of sentence for the condemned anarchists have been gotten out and are now being for- warded to ali parts of the country. The petition Was drawn by Capt. Black. It reads as follows: To His Excellency Richard J, Oglesby, Governor of the State of Ilinois: ‘The undersigned, believing that in any case in- volving iife, humanity and the State are better served by mercy than by the rigorous execution of sentence, the justice of Which 13 questioned by many of our people, respectfully Dut urgently pe- speak the exercise of theexecutive clemency of your excellency in behalf of August Spex, Michael Schwab, Oscar Neebe, Albert R. Parsoas, Samuel Fielden, Adolph Fischer, Lous Lingg, and George Engei, being persuaded that such aétion on your Part Will conduce to the peace of the State. ‘The America and the Gitania Race. MARBLEOEAD, Mass., Sep. 17.~There 18 @ light northeast brecze for’ the $1,000 sweepstake race between the yachts America (Gen. B. F. But- ler) and Gitanla (s. M. Weld) ‘The race’ will be sailed if it has to be- adritting match, ‘The yachts started as follow: America crossed line 11:42, Gitania, 11:50: ‘The course Js from Half-Way Bock to Minot’s light and return, distance 36 miles, ee ‘Treasury Department Changes. The following-named clerks, having served a satisfactory probationary term of six months each, have reeeived absolute appointments, vi Wm, E. Myers, of Georgia, to class 1, tofthe Ofice of the First Controller; Miss Carrie J, LeMoine, of Missouri, to the $900 class, and Miss Tillie J. Gallagher, of Pennsyivanta, to $000 class, in the Omtice of “he Commissfoner of Internal Revenue. Prom: .ons—Alfred D. Carrie, of Missourl, from $1,000 to class 1, and Jas. T. Gibbs, of Kentucky, from $900 to $1,000 in the office’ of the General Superintendent or the Life-Saving Service; Heary S, Frisbie, of Alabama, from — class 2. to class “2 in the oifice of the First Controller; Chas. S, Wilder, of Massachusetts, from class’? to class 3; Walter Brown, of Missour!, from class 1 to class 2; Wash. A. Peery, of Mis: | sourt, from class 1 t6 class 2: Jas. ¥. Barrett, of North Carolina, trom class 1 to class 2; David W. Keck, of Ohio, ‘from class 1 to class 2; and Thos, H. Giobs, ot Maryland, from $900 to class 1, all in the office of the First Auditor. Personal Movements, etc. Mr. Joseph C. McCready, the assoctate editor of The American Protestant published tn this city, Was married on the 15th tnst. to Miss Minnie J. Hall at Newport, New York, ‘The wedding of Cifpt. L. L. Blake and Miss Marie Robinson will take place on Wednesday, Septem- ber 28, at the residence of the bride, 417 New Jer- sey avenue southeast, Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Tasker are at home at 106 Cstreet northeast. Rev. Dr. J.G. Butler and family have returned from Frostburg, Md. Col. and Mrs. Weston Flint returned Last eve 5| ing from the Librarian's convention at Thousand islands Park, and a trip down the Gulf of St. Law- Tence to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Miss Mamie McPherson, 805 T street, has re. turned from her two months visit in Indiana, | ‘Mrs. Ruth K. Denison sstill 11 at 810 12th street, and unable to see any of her friends, Mrs. M.D. Lincoln, -‘Besste Beach,” 1s still an invaild at Canandaigua, N. Y. Among the recent arrivals at the Hygela Hotel from Washington, are A. B. Tynlett and wife, Daniel Carrlgan’s Wife, SBE FILES A BILL FOR DIVORCE AGAINST HER HUS- BAND, NOW IN A PENITENTIARY. Sarah I. Carrigan bas, by Mr. E. B. Hay, filed a Dill against Dantel Carrigan for a divorce. She states that defendant 1s now in Albany, N. Y.; that they were married August 15, 1861, by Rev. John Lanahan; have four children, aged twenty- three, eighteen, ffteen,and twelve years;that since June, 1875, the defendant has been addicted to drinking, and from 1881 to 1884 was an habitual drunkard; that from the 8th to 16th of June, 1884, he was in a beastly state of intoxication, at times & Faving maniac, and on June 16 he vare her clothing Off heF; that June 16, 1884, he of his own free wil and accord left her and removed from the District, and that she has received no support from him since, the last cent he gave her betng on Monday, Deceinber 27, 1883. She states that in February, 1885, he was' arrested at Brooklyn, N. Y., for forg: Ang ‘vouchers against the Navy Deparcinent, was tried and convicted, and on June 6, 1885, was’ sen- tenced to six years in the penitentiary at Albany, where she is informed he {sat the present time. ‘She charges desertion June 16, 1884, and non-sup- port. ———— District Government Affairs. CUTTING OFF THE SPRING WATER. Col. J. M. Wilson has, owing to the Mmited amount of Water at the United States Reservoir Spring, supplying the Capitol, revoked all author. ies héretotore given for vapping the pipe lead ing trom the spring to the Capitol, for the pur- pose of supplying any public or private butid- Ing. He orders that all such connections with {he pipe must be cut off on or before November 5, 1887. : PROPOSED EXTENSION OF MICHIGAN AVENUE. A. L, Barber & Co. petitions to extend Michigan avenue from its present terminus northeasterly between the Soldiers’ Home and the Glenwood Cemetery to the Harewood road. ‘The Commis. stoners have referred the matter {o the attorney to ascertain if there is anything to forbid them trom complying with the request. Personat.—Gen. J.C. Black, the Commissione of Pensions, 1s confined to his home by an attack of rheumatism.—Wm. Meikleham, G.W. Lessels, Thos, Moynan and Jas Meagher of New York, J. W. Tomlins of Chillicothe, Ohio, James Smith of St. Paul and John Worthy of ©! are at Wil. lard’s. Thos. Hammond and G. A, Wenman of ‘THE CARE OF THE INSANE. Annual Report ef the Board of Visitors to the Government Hospital fer the Insane. ‘The board of visitors to the Government Hospl- tal for the insane, consisting of Dr. J. M. ‘Taper, presifent; James C. Welling, Admiral John J. Almy, U.S. N,, Mra, A. M. Gangewer, Mrs, Amelia J. Rowland, Wm. A. Maury, Dr. John Moore, U. 8. A. Surgeon-General F. M. Gunnell, U. 8, N., Rev. ‘B, Sunderland, Dr. W. W. Godding, superintendent ex-officio secretary of the board, have made their ‘Uhirty-gecond annual report through Dr. Godding to the Secretary of the Interior, ‘The report states that the number of inmates re- maining in the hospital on June 30, 1886, was 1,267, of which 966 were males and 301 females, year ended June 30, 1887, 268 were ad- mitted, 141 discharged, and 92 died. There re- mained in the hospital on June 30, 1887, 1,302 in- mates, including 98 colored. The report states that the daily average of cases under treatment during the year was a fraction over 1,253, which 1s larger than ever before, |The deat rate was 6 cent of the whole number under treatment. TO REMOVE OVERCROWDING. ‘The report says'that the movement on the part of the District Commissioners to provide for some of their imbecile and harmless chronic cases else- where will prevent, with the completion of the ‘Dulldit provided ty Cor ‘he over. aie Sich uct are ees = ‘THE ESTIMATES for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890, are as follows: Current expenses, $280,500; general re- Pairs and improvements, $20,000; special im- provements, namely, an infirmary _bullding, ooring and Bntubtag rooms in basement of din ing hall, $1,200; porter’s lodge at lower entrance, THE DISYRICT's QUOTA. ‘The report states that the item of current of ex- Penses 1 for the support in the hospital, includ. ing clothing, medical and moral treatment, of the indigent insane persons, who under the law are entitled to treatinent. ‘The last Congress, contin- Wes the report, alter careful consideration of the matter in committee, reached the decision that ‘the amount properly’ chargeable to the District appropriation bill for the care of the District in- digent insane was $75,152. "Tne estimated aver. age number of patients for the District under treatment = during the _ifiscal Yeur 1887 Was 558, while the estimated ave number to be cared for during the, year 1889 wil De 586, Assuming $75,122 to have been the correct proportion for 1887, the next appropriation, fol- wing the same ratio, should ‘be 185. ‘The re- Port explains that the new infirmary building in- cluded in the estimates is for tne sick and feelie men, distinct from ue structures for the control Of the ingane, bullt on the plan for the hospitals for the sick. : READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR. Supt. Powell Goes the Rounds and ‘Calke to Teachers, HE ADVISES THEM 48 TO POINTS TO BE OBSERVED IN THEIR WORK—THE OPENING OF THE SCHOOLS MON- DAY—SOME THINGS 70 BE REMEMBERED. ‘The teachers of each school division in the city aasembled at one of the school bulldings of their respective divisions to-day, where they met Supt. Powell agd the supervising principals, The hour Of each Meeting was different, go that the super- intendent, by whipping up his horse, was able to attend ail the meetings. As this was the first time the teachers had met since the summer vaca tion, there were many pleasant greetings and in- terchanges of holiday experiences, The mercy chatter of yolces that marked the assembling together of the teachers died away Into decorous silence as Supt. Powell entered the rooms to make his annual speech, After some kindly words of wel- come to the work of the new school year Mr. Powell in @ general way indicated the objects to be at- ‘tained ip conducting the studies of each grade. He strongly urged tuat tn all instruction an effort be made to induce the pupils to think for them- selves, For instance, with the pupils of the first grade, before teaching them words, let them see One of two suuple objects connected together, and Jet them express what they see in idiomatic ‘Eng- lish. In this Way they are taughs to grasp a unit Of associated things, and express in connected logical thought what they see. ‘They Will then not learn by rove, but in an intelligent way. He advised the teachers of the higher grades to’ deal in smalj numbers in teaching ariuumetic and 10 ry to show the pupils what the rules mean, rather tian to merely drill them into memorizing the Fules. ‘Then, When the sume principle 1s put to the children in another form, tney will. not mortify their Veacher by falling to give an inteiil- gent answer, The superintendeul advised the Veachers to be pructical, and insiead of merely teaching the scholars the rule tor carpeting & room, for example, show them bow much carpet a given room would require, He recommended that in the supplementary reading in the various grades Teierence should be ad to the studies in progress, For example, in the study of geography the sup- plementary reading should ve with’ reference (0 the principal cities, He deprecated reading for gen‘ral intormation, which ‘was very good In Its pace, but it Was more important that the child's idea of city lke Chicago, Parts or Berun should be something more intelligent tian a black dot in @ certain part of the map. Alter Mr. Powell's speech the teachers had a con- ference with the supervising principal as to the work of the new year, aud thon the preliminary meeting Was at an end. SOME THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED. It should be remembered that on Monday only the old pupils will be recelved at the public schools, The new pupils with tickets will be Tecelved on Tuesday. On Monday tckets for adiaission cun be obtatned at ali the school build. ings. All pupils who atttended the F-street and 26Ub-street schools last year are to report on Mon- day at the Weightman building, 23d and M It 1s not posslble to form an estimate as to the number Of pupils that will attend the schools tits Year, but Mr. Cram, the supervising princtpal of Uhe first division, staved Lo a Stan reporter this morning Yat he thought the number of applica- tons in his division was greater than last year, ————_ THE BROKEN WATER MAIN, Visited by Commissioners Webb and Wheatley. Commissioners Webb and Wheatley returned to the city this morning from Philadelphia, About 11 o'clock they visited and made a thorough ex- amination of the break in the L-street water main, Upon their return to the District build ing they said to a Sram reporter that while they had not determined what had better be done tn relation to that main as a whole, they would repair the present break as speedily a3 pos- aible, and then consult with the engineers in rela- ‘Uon Wo the matter. ‘Commissioner Wheatley said that it it was de- cided that the pipe is at fault it will be taken up and pew materi: ut ip. yCommisiioner Webb ‘was of the same mind as ir. Wheatley, ai ough unable to what ‘the Golamissloners. would do tn role:ios to relaying that main, he did say that the Commis. sioners Will take proinpt aud effective action. ahaa Amusements. New Namronat Tusatgn.—On Monday night the regular season at the New National Theater will be commenced by the engagement of Thatcher, Primrose and West's Minstrels, ‘This ts known t6 be one of the, nest minstrel ongantzatious ever Es | and has enjoyed seven years bruninterruppted success. “They promise scveral innovations this year, which Will add to the attractiveness of their performance, The advance sale has been quite and there is every indl- cation of @ succession of crowded houses at the ‘National next week, ALBAUGH'S OFERA Hovsr.—‘Rene,” a play in which Mr. Wm, Kedmund and Mrs.’‘Thos, Barry sustain the leading characters, will be the attrac “Alannis’ BOY ‘Tupatenc—The Wilbur opera ¥ BRATER.— ‘Troupe, with Miss Susie Kirwin, will sing at Harris” next week, presenting ‘the following Opecas: “Merry War,” “Grand Duche:8,” “Fra Digvolo,” “Three Black Qjoaks” and “Pinafore.” Kranays runavan-Marinelll3 Cosmopolitan Congress raudevilie Combini tion will hold the boards at Kernan’s next week, ‘The troupe contalns some of the best people in ths variety business, and Marinelli himself is an ana- tomical wonder. ——-—— A DesenreD Wire's Suir vor Toulsa Beach has, by MT. W. A. for @ divorce trom sllas Beach. The! Hed at Alexandria, Va.» March 26, together tll 1874, Wwheit defendant of killing one Henry J vi itentiary for itteen that u the exertions of others, his promises to correct, his ell te and Reside with his and sup} them, he w: expiration of seven years, tates further that on November 1880, be came to residence here and re. mained a short time anf then remained away tili December, 1881, when he came and Ul) January, 1882, when he her. New York, J. G. Hinkel of St. Pautand P. H. Kum- ler of Cincinnaut are at the —E T. R Wilde of London and 8, 'T. Hopkins of Catskill, i. ¥., are at Wormley’s,—Rev. R. F. Alsop of Brooklyn, K, J. Lucas of St, Louls, Green of San Marco, ‘Tex, B. Eldredge of Cl Pembrooke Jobe of Him On and at the Arlington. — Senator W. ‘8. Whit. Sporne, Tennewee; W. J. Sherd, Pintgburg; ame Ohio; B. Frevate, Ponda, Siok Meeminny, td, ee ‘The Newly-Organized American Party. ITS FIRST CONVENTION ASGRMBLES IM PHILADELPHIA, day to nominate @ national ticket. About 150 Gelegates were present, and W. Horace Hepburn of Philadelphia, was elected temporary chairman, After the organization had been completed a mo- tion was made that a committee of thirteen on ATTEMPTED TO SHOOT HIMSELF. A Drunken Man With ® Pistol Causes Excitement in am Avenue Saloon, Albert W. Bagnam, son of William L. Bagnam, who kept a grocery store at the corner of Eleventh and E streets northwest, entered Hagerty’s saloon, No, 1208 Pennsylvania avenue, about 7:15 o'clock ‘this morning, frightened the bartender an4 col- ored waiter out of the saloon, and attempted to iow out hisown brains. Having been ona pro- tracted spree, lits hand was not steady enough to keep the barrel of the weapon in position to send the bullet into his brain. He entered the saloon im an intoxicated condition and calied for “a deer.” The young man in charge of the saloon gave him the giass of beer and then advised bim togo home. Hedid not care to go home and called for «second glass of beer. The bartender besi- tated @ moment, The drunken map drew a re. Nolver from his "pocket and pointed it at him. ‘The barkeeper at once handed out the Deer, to- her With five cents worth of tobacco, w! aaked for, During the next few minutes he: ‘two more glasses of beer, The colored waiter, who had seen the pistol, had made his way to the ‘rear of the saloon and'was watching the Young bartender and the drunken man when the latter flourished the weapon about his head and sald he would settle any person who “monkeyed “I guess I will end my troubles here,” he said, ralslhg the weapon fo his head, The bartender, Tessp dar pecee® lt Beant 1 “All right,” ne sald. “I wont do it here.” A mo- ment later he pointed the weapon toward his right ‘empleo and was pressing it against his bead. T! there was a loud report as went off, Bagnam staggered back as though the shot had taken effect, Dut an instant later plastering We jan falling upon the bar and it was found thal the ullet had passed through the celling. The bar- tender had managed to get near the rear of Toom, and the colored waiter, Who Was to pass ‘the Would-be suicide, ran around the back Way and notified the police. Pagnam held on to the rail in front of the bar and attempted to > again cock the Weapon, but was unabie to do-so, Oiheer Hollinberger ran over to tne saloon and inet Bag- mam a8 he Was stepping out on the pavement, put- Ung the weapon in his ‘The officer placed him under arrest and locked him up on a chaige of carry! ng concealed weapons When a Stax re- called to see the prisoner he was attempt- ing to hang himself in the cell. He had ted ercale necktie around his neck and was fasten- ing to the iron bars, He.at drst sald that the shooting was all a mistake; that he was fooling with the weapon and it accidently went off, but ‘when questioned closely he said that he had been 00 @ spree for Unree days and felt ‘and was tired of living, He is held for a hearing {n the Po- lice Court Monday moruing, a8 he was too much under the indluence of liquor to be tried to-day. Bugaam fs a single man, thirty-five years old, and formerly clerked in his father’s store, Ravoe oF THR THERMOMETER.--The following Were the readings at the Signal OMtce to-day: 7 a, m., 50; 2 p.m, 65; maximum, 65; minimum, 47. Rozseaes RerowTep.—Mrs. M. A. Anderson, of No. 340 B street northwest, reports ‘the larceny Of a silk umbrella and volver valued at $10. Mrs, Hosack reports stolen $5.75 in money. Miss Frances Hewlett reports stolen from her room a goid pin Worth $5. —— Tue Tax LieN Cases—The tax len certiorari cases Med by Messrs, Birney & Birney will be heard by Justice Cox on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock on the inotion of the District to quash, and on the motion of plaintiff tor a rule to show cause why the Commissioners should not be attached for falling to make returns to the writs. es LicENSES—Marrlage licenses havo issued by the clerk of the court to Wm, Brown and Mary Smith; Benj. B. Taylor and Kiten Haskins; Dennis Long, of Philadelphia, Pa, and Mary Ellen Morgan, Affairs in West Washington, ‘Muerine oF THE Crrizes' AssoctaTion.—The Citt- zens’ Association met last night at Ube First Co operative Butlding Association Hall to agree upon a report of the wishes of the citizens of this sec- uon, to be submitted to the Committee of One Hundred. The improving of 33d, 34th, 35th, and U streets, and Prospect avenue was recomme! , as also the extension of N street through the G lege grounds and the exteusion of Vuiley street; and also the extension of the sidewalk on M street two the Aqueduct Bridge, The benetjts of a free wharf wero discussed, and 1t was decided to rec. ommend tt ‘Carr. GoDDARD's FoNEnaL.—The funeral of Capt. Jas. Goddard took piece yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from his late residence, 31st street and Dunbarton avenue. 1! foliowing-named acted a8 pall-Learers: Messrs, I’. L. Moore, A. Greeniees, Jas. L. Davis, ‘Thos. Gibbs, “Thos, Harrison, J, B, Moore, Jno. E. Libvey, Henry 0. Polkinhorn, Da- vid Jackson, aud Siephea ‘Tf. Broan. Kev, Dr. Ful- lerton, of West-street Presbyterian Church, ofi- ciated, ‘The remains were interred ut Oak Hili Cemetery. Rua Estate Sates.—Jno. J. Bogue, real estate broker, reports tne following sales: All of lot 74 and south part of lot 79, square —, 7200 square feet, al 20 cents, from I. Wetzenck to H. L, © pelear. Part of lot 105, square 89, from E. Carter lo Geo, W. Casilear, for $2,500; Improved. Part of Jots 33 and 34, juare :k3, from Geo. W. King to Mrs. Mary Veale, for $3,706; Improved. Sub lot 9, Square 38, from Dorsey’&. W. Towson to Win. F. Gibbons, for $10,000; improved, ASSAULTED A 'STREET-CAR Dutver—To-day, in the Police Court, Frank Boarman, Colored, was charged with an assault on Wm. Grimes, driver of @ street-caron the Metropolitan line. Bourman Was put off the car because he failed to pay bis fare, and he struck the driver with astone. The trouble occurred on P street about 11 o'clock Mon- day night during the storm. A piece of brick was thrown by some one, and it landed 1n the car be- side a passenger. Boarman was given 60 days ia Jail, TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT 7 A. M.—Great Falls, temperature, 62; condition, 31 receiving reservoir, temperature, 72; condition at north connection, 20; condition at south connec- on, 38; distributing’ reservoir, vemperature, 72; condition at influent gate-house, 36; condition ai effluent gate-house, 26, High tide tu the river to. aay at 6:48 am; low tide at 1:35 p.m, pilsdelien dette Alexandria Aftairs, Usrrep Sates Cover.—The United States Cou Judge Hughes, opened a session at the Unt ‘States Court room here this morning, The report of Ube recent sale of the Alexandria and Washi = ton Katlroad to Col. P. 8. Smith for the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company was made. The road Was sold by Commissioner Pleasants on the 9th of July last for $100,000, Mr. Smith belng the only bidder, Exceptions to the report of the commis- sioner of sale were fied by Henry 8. Davis, attor- ney of the District of Columbia, Who asked post- ponement of the argument. upon the exceptions, Aud supported his motion by argument. Messrs. H, I, Wells and F. L. Smith, counsel of other In- Uerests, agreed to a short postponement. The court gave one week for the of a written argument by Mr. Davis, and adjourned the case. An order was made for the filing of a listof owners of Alexandria canal stock, and to expedite the transfer of the Alexandria city stock to the United Btales. COME AND Goné.—Geo. L. Drewitz, a clerk at Mr, A. H. Agnew’s coal and ship-yard, has diaapy ‘Without accounting for some bills that Mr. Agnew had placed in his hands to collect. His wife left about the same time, and no news of them has singe been heard. Drewitz, on big first arrival here, last year, Ww 8 entirely destitute. He was abundantly willing to ‘work, and applied for jobs of putting intcoal, &., that seemed disproportioned to his oulld and strength He was a faithful worker, and attracted attention. The condition of bis ‘family was ascertained, and their needs supplied by kindly neighbors.’ He was gotten a ace that seemed more suited to him than labor- fs work. His integrity was trusted, but failed at last, and he seems to have become again a tramp, ‘Nores.—The mayor has fined two-eolored boys, Harris and Olden, $1 each for using bean-shooters onthe streets——The store and dwelling, two- story, On Queen and Pitt streets, has been sold by Geo '. Price, for $1,750, to J, T. Hammond.— ‘Mrs, M. E, French has bought, at $1,700, a three- story Drick dwelling and store 711 King street, be- tween Washington and Fairfax, This shows Do Anerease of values there.——The preliminary work for the survey of Mount Vernon avenue will be made next week.—The mayor ralsed §22 trom Mines at his last court.——T! Magnruce Columbia ‘Steam ‘BOW SHE WAS CRUSHED BY A. OAKBY HPLL'SSTRATEGY IN THE BUKDELL MURDRB CARE. ‘From the New York World. ‘A sensation is soon forgotten in New York, and the mere announcement of the death of Mra Wil- liam Williams Tuesday night at the home of her niece, in Kast One Hundred and Nineteenth street, probatily recalled to but very few people one of the famous murder trials that ever took place in this country. ihe Dr Burdell, murder, startled lew York onthe morning ‘The doctor was a fashionable able ice and property, Eo ee im (afterwards Mra, William W1 was bs eeper. Burdeli's mysterious mur- der never was solved. ‘his house, jate at night or very ing, probably by one or twomen i ds & f of A. J Seno a ie court. fary4 That” gaiyed"muuah verealt tor Poon i i : ie fa ig i 278 | E i s dl ii BF THE VOLUNTEER’S VICTORY. She Lays Out the Mayflower and is Selected to Race fer the Cup. SUR RASILY OUFRUXS TRE MAYPLOWER TO WIND- ‘WaRD, AXD BEATS HER MORE THAN THIRTEKN MIN- UTES IN THE RACE—THE THISTLE SHOWS BERSELY 4 MIGRTY GOOD BOAT. The N. ¥. Sun to-days says: It was a glorious race. The attempt of the America’s Cup commit- tee to learn whether Gen. Paine’s new steel sloop ‘Thistle in the coming contest’ for the America’s Cup was acomplete success, The wind and the speed, une Volunteer by 500 yards. As they drew near the line pnakers and balloon btopsalls fell in snowy boats, ‘crossing close on to the Wellin advance of the old cham- is the official ume of the awaiting the arrival of her ble ad’ i the ‘cout The Mayflower, was evi. denuy ‘on the Volunteer in the run betore WAITING POR THE EXEMY. ‘The sloops had taken in their j1bs and staysails after setting balloon jib topsails, and were now Tunning under mainsail, club topsail, balloon jib 1, and spinnaker. ‘The Thistie now ran off a int and got her spinnaker up in stops, ready for setting; then ran up her jib topsail and waited for the Volunteer’s approach. As they came together the Thistle was standing on a paraliel course Un- der mainsail, working topsail, "jib, stay'sail, and 31D Lopsall, "with the proverbial ‘aingy towin; astern, while the Volunteer Was under mainsal €lub topsail, balloon j1b topsail, and spinnaker, ‘Phe Scotchinan were surprised to see the Volunteer walk by as if they were at anchor, and realizing that they must carry more canvas to remain ii ht of the Boston sloop, broke out their immense . AS 1s graceful outlines were revealed 16 was pronounced by many experienced yachts- Men as the neatest and best cut sail ever seen in Our Waters. Regardless of the urea of sali exposed to the action of the Wind It was an undisputed fact that the Volunteer easily outfooted the Thistie, and did so in amore mai ree than Was ex: pected by the small difference in canvas. Whi the yachts had reached Seabright the Mayflower continued to gain on the Voiunteer, and at 11h, ‘33m. the latter took in her spinnaker and hauled Up one and a half points, h southeast by east half east, followed by the Maytiower five minutes after. ‘The Volunteer now set ber staysall and jib and topped up her spinnaker boom, thg Thistle taking in her spinnaker about one mintke later. MISHAP TO THE MAYFLOWER. At 12 o'clock the wind freshened a little. The Mayflower’s balloon jib topsail was torn right out of the boltrope. She immediately hoisted her jib and staysall instead and kept on her course. Not Wishing totake any advantage of this accident Gen. Paine ran the Volunteer off a few potnts, took in his balloon j1b topsalt and hauled upagain. The Mayflower now ran up her jib topsuil, but the Vol- unter kept on without setting hers. As the yachts approached the rst wurning mark sigual No. 4 Was run up at the foremast bead of the Nagship, justructing them to steer a west-southwest cours® atter rounding. The following are the times of passing the tug Haviland, which acted as the stake Volunteer, 12:17: Mayfower, 12:20:7. AROUND THE STAREBOAT. To the run from the start tothis point the May- flower gained 22 seconds on the Volunteer, ‘The yachts gybed to port as they rounded the mark, and stood in for the shore with the wind on the starboard beam, heading west-soutuwest.. Iu the Tun tor the second mark the Maytlower held her luff remarkably well, but appented very tender, while the Volunteer was as SUIT as a house. 12h. 20m. the Volunteer hauled down her club top- Sail and Set the working one, While the Mayflower continued to hold on to hers: Tie Electra hoisted signal No. 8 at 12h, 34m., instructihg the yachts to return over the same Course after passing the second mark, Which Was a house on shore. ACI2N. 46m. the Taste, ‘Which Was now Weil Off to lee- ward, but standing on the same course as the sloopa, took ta her Yopsall and housed incr topmast, ‘The Ume of the yachts as Wey passed the second mark Was as follows: Volunteer, 1h, 3m, 235; Mayfiower, Uh, 7m. 108, In Unis run the Voluateer gained on the May- flower lin. 23s. After passing che second mark the yachts tacked to the horth'ard and eastward, eas ing of their sheets and, taking the wind on the port, quarter. headed ‘east-northeast for the tag javiland. At 1b. 15m. the Mayflower took in her working topsail and sent four men aloft to make Preparations for housing her topmast, which she did 2 1h, 29m. ‘The sloops ran for the stake boat on the port tack with the Volunteer leading by two miles, hauling by the wind as they rounded in the following order: Volunteer 1: 50:32; May- flower 1: 58: 18, flower 1m. 503 At 1h. 55m. the Volunteer went on the starboard tack, heading nortl half north, and tacked again at 1a, rounding the mark, the Mayflower and Voluntecr Were both standing to the northeast on the port the latter well to windward and leading the Maylower by three mies. They both about the same and were standing up weil under their canvas. The Thistle, under mainsail and i, still followed them, giving the Mayflower some tue work, about three wiles astern of the Volun- teer, AU2n. Lm. the Volunteer went about on Ube starboard tack, heading norchwest, balf north, followed by the Maynower turee minutes later’ and the Thistle thirty seconds after We May jower. ‘THE FINISH, At 3b, 10m. the Volunteer went about on the about one and one-half miles south-southwest of Scotland Lightship, and leading the Mayflower and Thistle about 4 miles. “As she approached the line the wind hauled a little to the northward, heading her eff and mal another leg necessary to weather the Electra, ‘Sue went about ca the starboard tack at 3b. 30m. and stood for the ne, ‘The Mayflower Went on the port tack under the Highlands at 3b. 34m. 203, AU 3h. 41m, the Mayflower and Thistle wera both on the port tack, with the former about one mile and a quarter to wind. ward, both standing for Scotland Hghtship. iy ‘The Mayflower crossed the line under malnsal sip, staysall. and housed vapmast, ob the port Lack: and the Tulstle under the sam? sail and how topmast on the starboard. The tollowing ts a table of the start and elapsed time. ‘The cor- rected time Will not be known Ulll after the yachts have been remeasured: , a peed Finich, re aS as. Mayflower........111443 3513445 4365145 ‘Thisue. — B54B a ‘The Volunteer thus beats the Mayflower 16m. 02 358, Crutve of the Thistle, THE SCOTCH CUTTER DOES SOME GOOD WORK, BUT MUST DO BETTER. ‘The Herald says: The Scotch cup-hunter bad a tuscel with the tWo fastest American yachts yes- tarday, and certainly did not demonstrate that she was able to carry back the much coveted yachting trophy. Thus Thistle stock went down considerably and Volunteers ascended. When ‘the preparatory gun was fired yesterday morn- ing of Sandy Hook the Thistle was standing “to the east’ard” on the Lack, under mainsail And jin, owing ber dingy behind ‘and having her two botte swung out omtue davite Shortly after the Volunteer and Mayflower crossed the line the Thistie set her working topsail and stood away ‘with the two yachts on the first leg, slightly 8 leeward of their course, ber spinnaker boom: to port. Under this ‘the Volunteer and May- Being ne wind under Tull cloud of Facing w Canvas abd the Thistle's You belng well i. THAT SPINNAKER. At 11 hours 45 minutes the Volunteer was nip with ber and gaining, when the Thistle sent | itt E fl ie 5 5 i rh i In this run the Volunteer gained on the May- | poled | port tack, heading northeast ove-half north, then | took tn her and housed her mrast Previous ve Tinea last moraines Changes the Ni , Under topsall, had been overhaul ing the Thistlé, but under even sail the Uwo Doate appeared to be sailing an even race, ‘A STERN CHASE. ‘When both the Volunteer and Mayflower hed Tounded the second turning potnt the Taistie, which had run down and passed the mark, went about and on the starboard tack began the settling her staysall to help her 80, It was evident that on a wind the Thistie rice a “big bone in her mouth,” and is a very wet oat when compared With the Volunteer, the lnt- ter cutting the Water “like a knife.” ‘The Thisties sternchase after the Mayflower incidentally, ton advantage, Miough she Gulhed slighty ou Use toa advan e on ‘Mayflower, SHAVING AROUND THE STAREROAR, ‘The Thistle, it was estimated, rounded me second stakeboat 2m. 3s. behind the Mayflower. At 2b. 20m. p. m., Lhe Thistle went about, thirty seconds after the May dower, and stood over ou the Sturboard tack forthe Scotland Lightship, or aa hear as she could point forit. At first tue Scotch cutter to be kept too close to the wind Dut she was eased off a little son Boots a a ES doo m being able to make the ine, the Talstie: went aboutat gh, Son and stood off on the tack; at 3h. 38m. she was the tack; at 3h. 30m. on the 3h, 41m. on We starboard tack, making the line, Which she crossed at 3h, On Use other hand, however, (he Volum in over Doth Was very shcarvening foika” ‘The picturesque and daintily uniformed compa nies with their gay martial music, the representa tives of the national capital, won hundreds of friends on their Arst appearance here. ‘The mem bers of the companies are a well-disciplined body of men and were favorites with all. Their driuiing maneuvers were higuly applauded. They marched ‘With good precision and answered to the orders 1m manner that would have done credit to a West Polnt graduate, Tue Corcoran Cadets, which are named 1p houor of (te fainous Washington philan- Ubropist, added new laurcis to thelr wreath, amd When President Cleveland caught sight of the Itt- He pet company. he was secn to stutle and the sounds of the cadet's band were drowned by the cheers that arose from the spectators, The Cadets are tal favorites in their native city. The colored troops in this division also made a credit~ able howithstanding the long Face, ad march, {¢ was observed by all that Ubelr step was Jn Uimé to the enlivening muste of the band. ‘The Capital City Guards 1s an excepuoneily fine of men, and wey compared favorably wi other companies in line.” — Prom the Times, Washington turned out nobly wo do honor President, aud the colored. rogmeut. eawest oe little excitement from their fray unitorms and striking bearskins. The tat major of the ‘Capital City Guards was a thing of beauty and a Joy (0 the small Doys, Who thought him a bigger nan than Phil she ‘The troops, white und colored, mustered 315 1D all, and they formed on the west side of South street, ‘The Caplial city Guards were Cie most numerous. They numbered 100 colored meu In four companies, and tues were headed by a baud of twenty-one pieces. The Cor. Win Cadets, under the command of Capt. E. C. kd- Wards, nuuibered 40 men. ‘The Mret lieutenant Was W. F. Morrow, “They exhibited a very soldier= ly bearing, and despite the small number, they Were Well Teoelved all along the line, ‘The 6th bat- tallon of the Washington Gadet Corps ad wires companies, numbering 75 oMcers and men, under command ‘of Major C. A. Fleetwood. ‘The Wash- ington Cadet Batd of fourteen pieces beaded the regtiuent, Which Was much admired for its adiniras vic marching. ‘The Union Veteran Corps Come pany, nd battalion, 36 men in all, Was com tmanded by Major M. Eminett Urell and his leus Tenants were: First, F. Thompwon; second, J. W. F. Williaius A band of eight pleces preceded tue company. Now Yerk Stock Market, Ape follows: arp the opeutue aud 3.00 p.m of wh larket, as reputed Dy ‘street. North Pac Do. jiret orthiwest Da. pnet Orewa Traue uregou va | RON Woy 11° 1s oN 1005 272 Lake shore... 435 aii Lau & Nasi”) B14, iaatied Mici“ceut Mk A /105” 106 Oa i007 Washiggton Steck Exchange, Tae following chances trom on the Wesaiiacton Stock Eachaiace are'noted trchere UR" Sica, ANDI, compore, Oe 8, Shp recat, ie 10% Cotponm, 12 rogumerel, ita ui, De. A824, curreuty, 110 a Georgetown ‘railroad’ etox tan Kailtoad stock, 100 sak stock, 41 bid. North Capital and OQ Stivct, “46 asked.” Washington. tas, Sis j bal. Fircmen's Insurance, 40 bid” Colubia. tet urance, 14 asked. Germall-Atuericad Tusurene 16-5 asked, Aigey Insurmce, Si bid Boant of Funts Works, gfeen Be, U0 id Ws waked. Smeonne ends, 100" bid.” Wasdkugtau Brick Mach 170 bid. Columbia ‘Nationst Bas and Mechanics’ Bauk, Gevngetowa, bie ite Insurance Ca ‘Metropo Gommvia Railroad ae oot! eaten asked. U.S, Electric Laxut, BO waked. Wash Gus Co. Bouds, 115 bid. “Paborwue ewok, BT bh Baltimore Markets, BALTIMORE, Mp., Septeuber 17.—Virginis «i funsolidatea, 42; past due coupols, =, SSr new tipsy Goby bid to-day eo ee fordiont BALTINGLE, Mn, September 17.—Oott middling, ie Poke stondy gut Bene we Fouthers quiet and : vy: Z7es0. aml State gm, be, ‘ente fairly active October ee ye * + western mixed, ai vissous ‘and steady. Coffee weak abd lower Ric earcuen, 5p to Far, sels Sugar covper refed steady: e105, Whisky steady, 1.14al.15. Otuer articles uuchanged. Freichts to liverpool per steuuer quiet steady—cotton, 13-64d.: four, ted; grain, 2d, Keceaps—flouty 13000 barrels: 1,000 Dushels: corp,'2,000 bushels; oats, 7.000 busivels, Sinpmeiits—ficur’ KOO barrels; woest, 4,000 busheles pules—wheat, 4:56,000 Lustele; cori, 11,000 busiicls CHICAGO, September 17, 11 &. m—Graia market opeved qiitet and wid off immediately eee sd Wheat devel slat weave pened at UG, ahd. is now quoted at howe aS oot corn ah Sig corn Me October fear ‘To ~ 30 Seittiary Short sabe, 6s. ~ ; Suir AGarst an IxavRawce Cowrawy.—Mr. E. B. Hay to-day, for Eva A, Casey, fled a sult against the National Union—a Mutual Benent In- burance Co.—to recover $5,000, the amount lasured on the life of ber husband, Martin V, Casey, who died on the Sth of Getober last. Mr. Casey died from the effects of a dose of poison at Une above Gate, and itis believed Unat ft Was mot taken With suicidal intent, but for Uke purpose of relieving @ beart trouble. eects: Henry C. Clarvoe, who lives at 716 F street souLLWeal, Was required by Judge Sneil to-day give $200 Mat old, Who ¢l ‘vivience, Donds to Keep the peace toward his step» thirwen years is of personal arat TooMpson, a arged him” with Ar ER Reto Funeral will take place Sunday, September 18, at 2 af Bm from 435 Twentieth street worth Bie resi iced to attand. ear at especttully 11 ° MBOUGHS, % 26, 1887, at Carrol i her axe. {rom her late residence, 217 13% st..w.. Meptember 10, at 2-30 ju: Friends cordingly v Satuniay, 8 17, 1887, at Biot Ke woes at eters was severe, yet Obrist was with que Rae ae a EN PS hee a FL 17s