Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1888, Page 5

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Special Dispatch to Taz EVENING Stan, CoutaBus, Obio, Feb. 4.—In the Criminal Court this morning Judge Pugh overruled the objection of the defense made yesterday when Granville was on the stand giving his testimony of the work done on the sheets of the ninth ward. ‘The prose- cution brought in this testimony for the purpose of establishing a conspiracy on the part of Mont- gomery, Tom Cogan, Allen O, Myers, and others to cefeat the will of the people by changing the tally-sheets. Granville Was again placed upon the stand and testified that the tally-sheets were taken to Dr. Montgomery's office, where ‘THE SHEETS WERE TREATED WITH ACID and the figures were obliterated, Witness sald that he protested agalnst the work, but was over- ruled and ordered to shorten up the votes of the republican candidates. After having taken out tallies from Hullng witness became nervous and Tetused to further with the work, although threatened. At 2 o'clock in the morning Fred. Steuba, the hight watchman at the courthouse, came and got ibe tally-sheets, Mont telling him to take them back, as they could do nothing with them that night, The taliy-sbeets were handed witness and readily identified. The work bad been done in a bung: manner, and the yel- low marks made by the acid could readtiy be seen | thirty feet distant OuSunday, the day before the tras dis covered, witness stated that In the evening nearly all the democratic candidates were in cusference, mong the number Greasman and Outhwaite. Montgomery Was flitting 1m and out of the office, About 10:30 Montgomery came in, accompanied by a stranger, who, the witness has stuce learned, was Mr. Chas, T.’ Blackburn, That night, about midnight, Allen O. Myers came into Granvilie’s oiice, and, band! him a biank poll-book, said: “Here, take this out to Bod Moutgomery’s house. 1 wave a hack down in the alley.” Myers explained to Witness that he had decided upon a new pl which was lo make an entirely hew sheet, aud ive the republicans the dumocratic vovea and the Semocrats the repubican vows. This would render it unnecessary to make any chi Cy e% Witness then Went to Monigonery's resi dence with the sheet, but the defendant was too late to use it, Witness saw Blackburn in Mont- gomery’s room at work upon a large sheet of ‘p?} with pen in hand. {t boon court adjourned until 100'clock Monday. -_— HOPKINS ALSO CONVICTED. Another of the Fide! Bank Wreck- ers nd Guilty in Cincinnati. Cincinxart, Feb. 4.—The jury in the case of the United States against Benjamin Hopkins, late assistant cashier of the Fidelity National Bank, this morning returned a verdict of guiliy as in- dicted, Tue deiendant received the crushing judguient with reasonable fortitude, although ue as been suffert ing much physical pan from 4 heu- raigic affection during he trial. Motions for a | new trial and.an arrest of judgment were made ‘and these will be argued before Judge Jackson on Saturday next. District Attorney Burnet aud bis assistants, J. E. Bruce and Henry Hooper, are re- ceiving congratulations on their success ‘in spite of the splendid fight made by Messrs. Bateman and ‘Harper for we defendant, —— GEN. SHERIDAN LEAVES BOSTON. A Crowd at the Depot to Speed the Parting Guest. Boston, Feb. 4.—Gen. Sherian, Col. M. Sheridan and Col. Blunt, of bis staff, left Boston on the 10 O'clock train for New York, where they will stop at the Fifth Avenue Hotel until Monday, tuen, re- Sumiug their Journey to the capital. ‘At the depot to bid the general farewell were Adjutant-General Dalton, Col. Rand, Col. Stone, and several other military tea, ‘A tatr-sized crowd of people, eager to do honor to the depart ing guest, were also there, and saluted the party as the train ieft the depot. Iron Works Burned. A PIRE DUE TO THE USB OF CRUDE PETROLEUM AS A FURL. CLEVELAND, Feb. 4.—Nine months since the Brit- ton Iron and steel Co. substituted crude petroleum for coal as afuel in the heating furnaces and a battery of boilers in their roiling mili at the foot of Wason sireet in this city. This morning the pipe for conducting the oli from the storage tank to the mill was clogged. A machinist attempted to ciear the pipe by injecting steam into it ‘The pressure of the steam opened a valve, and the ofl rushed from the pipe into the furnace where it was ignited. The flames leaped upward and set fire to the wood-work of and in less than an hour the entire pian was ‘a ruin. The 200 workmen employed had to run from tue burning butiding and barely escaj ‘The loss is $50,000, and the insurance #45, a No Settlement Reached, Bostox, Feb. 4—The cigar manufacturers and employes have as yet come to no satisfactory terms of settlement. — The King ef Portugal to Travel. Laspow, Feb. 4.—The King of Portugal will make A GRATEFUL ODOR, Indicattve of health and purity.is communicated to the mouth by te arumatie SOZODONT, Which makes the teeth as white and as radiant as pol- ished porcelaip, and contains no ingredient that is no hishly benefical to both gums and teeth. aud Dramatic professions are loud in their __sozopoxT. To Parevesr Psevuoms Use BENSON'S PLASTER. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, ETC. Endorsed vy over 1 5,000 PHYSICIANS AND DRUGGISTS. ‘on Tur Nentovs. HE DEEILITATED. TIE AGED. Merial and scentific skill has at last solved the «of the lotr-needed medicine for the nervous, ahitated, and theaged, by combining the best nerve tonics, Celery and ea, with otner effective remedies, ‘ute’, sctime geutk but efficiently on the kidneys Liver and boweis, renove disease, restore strength and Fenew vitality, “Tha medicine is PAINE'S CELEN COMPOUND. Ailsa place kertobre unoccupied, and marks “erg iu the treatues of nervous troubles Over- ‘work, auaiety, disease, ay the foundation of nervous }rostration aud weaknes, aud experience has shown that the usual remedies do not mend the strain aud paralysis of the uervoussystem, Kecommended by protasional and business men. Seud for circulars, Price 98.00. old by druggists WELLS,RICHARDSON & CO, Proprietors, 2 Burlington, Vt. Ove Srock Tarra ~ Ubeciasoou Annitilaton of Values im Every De- partnent, ‘tour of northern Europe for his health, “Dec.” Wilvon’s Wife Gets a Divorce. Puovipaxcr, R. 1, Feb. 4—In the Supreme ‘Court, this morning, Chief Justice Durfee granted & divorce to Flo: ine L. Wilson from Levi (“Doc.”) Wilson, on the grounds ot extreme cruelty. sor bao Uruguay to Abolish Export Duties, Moxrevipgo, Feb. 4—The government of Uru- suay has decided to abolish ail expo duties. Reducing St. Lawrence Canal Tolls. Orrawa, Onr., Feb. 4.—On recommendation of ‘the minister of railways and canals, an order in counell has been passed making the charge on steel passing through the St. Lawrence Canal 15 cents per von, instead of 20 cents, as hitherto — ‘The War in Freight Rates. TF STILL CONTINUES BRISKLY IN CHICAGO. CHIcAGo, Feb. 4.—The war in freight rates insti. tuted by ‘the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad ts the one topic discussed tn railway cir- cles, and agents are Wondering what will come next. AS indicated last night, the St. Paul made & cut of two cents on ail classes of freight to Missouri River points. Today the same road announces a further cut of haifa cent’ on frst class and 3 cents on second-cliss to Missouri River points, ‘This further cut was promptly met by the South- western Association and the Chicazo and North- western met it a8 far as Council Bluffs and Omaha are concerned. ‘The latter road also met the 10- cent cut of the St. Paul to St. Paul and Minneapo- Us, The Northwestern people declare they are in the Might to stay. As yet ho Sieps have been taken to stop the rate cuttin ae A Compromise Reached. ‘Troy, N. Y., Feb. 4—The employes of the Besse- mer Stéel Works, department of We ‘Troy Steel & Iron Company, to-day accepted the company’s terms, and the’ steelworks "will startup next Wedae-day. The employes of the Iron Works de- partment live not all accepted the reduction. A settlement was effected through the efforts of the State board of arbitration. a Sinughtered the Whole Family. HORKIBLE CRIME OF A GEORGIA NEGRO. New Yor, Feb. 4.—A Micon, Ga., special says: In Baker County, a young man'went to the house of Amos Grant, a colored farmer. Finding ali quiet and the house’ closed he looked around for the | causes and found the body of Grant hanging from | a jotst in the rear of tie house, Inside he found | Mra. Grant's body in bed, her head crushed Into a jelly. On the floor were the bodies of the wife's sister and Grant’s fifteen-year oid son. ‘The theory is that as Grant was a hard task-master his wite was about to leave him, and that Grant, frenzied by the thought of her departure, took a'club and brained therm all while they slept and then com- mitted suicide. 18 RESPIRATION 18 MORE FRER. Sax Remo, Feb. 4.—The Unickening apj ce and reddish tinge of the interior part of, the right Side of the larynx of Crown Prince Frederick Wil- Mann's throat are gradually lessening: His Tesptra- lon is better and the irritation which produced coughing bas ceased, ‘3 ———_—»—__ ‘The Strikers Cause Injured. DISCOURAGING KFYECT OF YESTERDAY'S RIOTING IN THE COAL REGIONS. MEN'S OVERCOATS, SUIDS, PANTALOONS AND FURNISGINGR YOUTHS BOTS AND CEILDREN'S CLOTHING. ‘Chie bulla Overcoats, from @10 ap ‘Seta Lined Overcoats, from 13.50 up. © Albert Suita, froma #20 up. Dutton Cutaway Sufts, from 812 ap one Sack Suite, from $8 ap. Chiicren"s Overcoats, from $2.50 up. Children’s Suita £1 02.50 up. Paataloous, from Other Goods not mentioned will be sold at reduc- tiem, no matter what the former price ‘NOAH WALRER & CO, alg (625 Pennsylvania sve, G} *4BS Chose S BLACK WELL Fe 6 Anais sau Laken Fomaees ae 2 vara: Sotar of the Beats SumMOrR Oe SEAS JT. D. PYLES, 18-1? 412 4 ene. Wee tary wae Wn SSDS sek meee Ctra ‘When abe Lecaune Misa, she clung to Castoria, When she Lad Children, She gave them Castoria. reported palice headquarters in tnis octiect mime captires Mculty of identity! dreatiy embarrt the officers “are working clew, and ex) 1 THE AMENDED RULES. ‘What Cotimlestoners 0} ana Ba getted Say Avent Tian ‘TREY EXPLAIN THE REVISED CIVIL-SERVICE REGULA- TIONS AND COMMENT ‘ON THE CHANGES MaDR— ‘TuE List OF EXEMPTS REDUCED. In conversation With a Stan reporter to-ddy upon the subject of the revised and amended civil- standing highest on the eligitie lists should be ceftified to the appointing from these four for appointment. The new number to be certified up trom Wwe think 1t Detter plan, certified to oid for ncpee Ny A names, suppose we sent up four, say to the Treasury Department; One was selceted ieaving tures. On the next call We would send up the three names of the former certification with oné new one added; next time two of the Dames would be left for certifl- gation, and upon the appointment of the fourth would be left out eotirely and not again be certified to that Department, RVEN THOUUH HE MIGHT BE WANTED: “Now,” he ontinued, “we certify three, and if the appointing power objects to allof them he may Teturo the names to the Commission with a writ- ten statement of his objections. It inthe judg- ment of the Commission those reasons are Ubree other nimes will be certified. Another ob- ‘tion Lo the old rule wag that in connection with i there Was & provision that after a name had been certified {mes the appointing officer might call for that name, and it hi tobe sent to for ntment, Well Wien aman “ascertained? that his name had been certified three umes he would rally all [einen pon ea ee eh neon y = Sppolntuing: icer to call for Dam Dicded his own judgment und wistes and Cook o sown Ju wi a iman he did not want,” ‘WHAT MIGHT BR UNDER THE NEW RULE. “Under the new rule,” asked Tax Stan reporter, “may not the appoinung power continue to reject certifications by threes until he gets somebody Whom he wauts, possibly for political reasons?” “You,aust Fesember,” replied the, Comis sioner, “that he must submit his r-asons for rejec- ba 4 the La se. ‘Supy 7 Bt ‘BB STAR ry «nat the head of ‘y ‘Department states that his Knowiedge or information of the three persons 1s ‘such as to assure him they would not suit?” “Well,” lied the Commissioner, “I presume if the head of an Executive Department, and they are the oftictais with whom we transact this busi- ‘ness, Should make such @ statement upon bis ofi- cial Obiigation the Commission would accept it. But we would ‘have the rigat, and it would be our duty, vo carefully ezammme info the matter.” ‘THE LIST OF EXEMPTS RESTRICTED. “Ts not the list of officials exempted from exam- Ination enlarged by the new ruies?” asked Tae Star reporter. “On the contrary, it ts very much restricted. The old rules admiited of construction that in- cluded among exemptions some who were intended to be examined. The new ruies are very specifi and curtail the number who may be Ly Without examination. In regard to soliciting and contributing money for poiitical purposes, employ- Ing official power ‘to coerce or Influence poiftical Action, &., a8 prescribed in sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 Of the clvil-service aet, THE IMPORTANT CHANGE in the new rules is that tuey deciare emphatically ‘Uhat the offictal violating these section’ shall be dismissed, while the oid rules merely declared that such violation Should be ‘cause for dismissal.’ ‘The new rules under each head of examination prescribe the subjects for examination, and te Comnifssion can neither enlarge nor curtail them. For instance, for appointment as letver-carrier tue applicant must be examined upon orthography, aoe Veet fauudaimental rules of arith- netic, wiedge Of the locality of the post-omce delivery, and physical tests must be appiied, The maximum age limitation 13 abolished in all cases except that of lewer-carfiera, In prescribing ex- poner and preferences for honorably-discharged Soldiers and sailors the rules follow the letver and spirit of the law.” REASONS FOR DISMISSAL. “It seems, however, that the President rejected Your rule to require officials to give thelr reasons tor dismissal of any subordinate.” ‘-Yes,” unswered the Commissioner, “the Prest- dent did hot approve it, He has a mind of his own.” WHAT COMMISSIONER EDGERTON BAYS. ‘The Stan reporter called upon Commissioner Edgerton, who said: “Aside from the proposed rule to require an oM- cer to file nis written reasons for making a dis- Inissal, I approve the new rules. All the rest was. merely as to routine details, and I cared nothing about that. But from the frst | fought that un- jawful and unjust proposition Lo compe! an officer to explain distrissals, and the President agrees with me.” ‘The, rule which the President rejected read as fullows: “Whenever a dismissal from the executive civil service is made, a written statement of Lhe dismissal Must be fled in the Department or Office from whicu tue diymissal 1s made, and be- come a paft of the records of such Depurtment or office.” MORE ABOUT THE REJECTED RULE. A STAR reporter was informed that this rule was im part at least the suggestion of some of the lead- img “mugwumps,” and that it had the earnest ap- provator allot them. It 1s also stated that strong Influence Was brought to bear by civil service or- i ‘upon the President to prevail upon to approve the rule, but for reasons substan- Ually the Same as those he gave to the Senate eariy in bis administration for his refusal to sub- mit reasons for removals he rejected the rule. The Oberiy and Lyman, and opposed. by Commissioner ly map, and op y loner Edgerton. ‘Cupitet ice. ‘MENHADEN FISHERY QUESTION. ‘The hearing on the bilis wo prevent menhaden Ashing within 3 miles of the coast was continued betore the House commitiee on fisheries this morn- ing. A namber of practical Mshermen protested agulngt tue passage of tue Dill, saying that it al- dustry On the Atlantic. Mr. Pheips spoke earnestiy aes Thieves Sentenced. LARCENY CASES IN THY POLICE COURT 70-DAY. ‘Tne case ot Henry Willtains, alias Jas, Wilson, colored, charged with entering the house of J. D. Croissant, No. 518 9:h street northwest, and steal- ing a clock and a brush, as heretofore published in ‘Tus Stan, Was tried in the Police Court to-day and the defendant was held to await the action of the grand jury. ‘The case of Wm. Smith, colored, charged with stealing a watch from Lanér at the race Urack lust season, Was tried. ‘The offense was re- duced from larceby from the person to petit lar- ceny, and he wus given 60 day’ in jail. Andrew Weils, charged wiih stealing a brush from W. E, AbbOU’s store, Was ned $5 OF 30 days. Edward Beander, colored, etnployed as a bell Loy at the Jiarrls House, was tried on a charge of sec- pnd offense peut ‘larceny, tn stealing some old Socks and other articles from a room in’ the hotel, He Was neld for the action of the grand jury. Geo. W. Hughes, colored, charged with stealing an overcoat froin the store of Abraham Marks, on 4ig street, was given sixty days in jail, ‘The prop- ‘fly Was hot recovered, — Eloped with a Horse Trainer. ‘THE PRETTY DAUGHTER OF A SHELBYVILLE BANKR MAKES A KUNAWAY MATCH. An event which caused a decided sensation occurred at Sheibyville, IL, Wednesday night, in the marriage of Hattie Barnes, the only daughter of A. G. Barnes, a Wealthy banker of Taylorville, and her fatuer’s horse trainer, Geo. L. Banks, Banks has been engaged for a year past in speed- ing the fine trotters of the banker, During that Ume, unknown to the parehts, the young man de- Veloped a strong attachment for the gir. Hatue Teciprocated tue feeling no less ardentiy. ‘Tue fauuer was enjoying a visit to Mou Springs Whea a lost note found by the mother reveaied the situa. Uon, On account of the disparity in thelr soci@i Stations the mother was bitterly opposed to tue math, aud immediately took measures to prevent At Tile banger was velegripued to, and she had planned in a few days to send the daughter away On a visit and dispense with Banks’ services, ‘The young people learned of the scheine, and re- solved upon prompt action. Leaving home secretly, Feathing gheloy vile at 9 otipek Wednesday 2icKC at gor lay vabssuce was’ alecovered shorty atver send inessages Were sent broadcast over the country to of police at Suoluyvilisrecetved wis telegram to ma late. The county clerk had been called up by the Tunaways, and issued license. The services of 4 Judge Ame were and he. was Uo tg the marriage Knot when the girl obj statfhg that se preferred a minister. The two repaired frend of Banks, 4 to the ‘of Charles McCarty, a sent for Rev. Mr. Hooper, of the First M heee. The ciergrmed, sion no object- fF i i i Err Ks FE eeeere comb, white mull, ow bodice edged with 1800 Teen sash; Miss Howell, white point esprit; yD, mauve satin with, terie; Miss Pruya, ball of wi Hunt, blue tude;’ Miss Anna Miss Foster, pink’ satin ‘and ee thd seart &¢ spanish lace: Sra We'W, Those, 3: Mrs, WW. yellow sata trimmed with ‘Mrs Mullan, Canton crape emi ‘Miss Mullan, white tulle; Mrs. Patten, Vet; Miss Patten, white point ine Patten, white striped silk 3M arrow, Diack ince over green silk; Mra. Wallac white brocade; Miss Wallach, white satin green ribbons: Miss Leiter, Spangled tulle, garlanded’ with water rs Dawes, waite crape; Mrs. de Kove, and velvet ; Mrs. Senator Payné, Diack bro- cade; Miss Dahigren, white cashmere’ artistt draped; Miss Carter, black point d’ esprit ant yellow ribbons, and Miss Berry, black lace. Others resent were Senator and Mrs. Hl: Senator jawes, Mr. 8. J. Randall, Chief Engineer Melvilie, Judge Henry Strong, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Mr. Henry Baws ir. Alvensieben, Mr, Arthur Goldsborough, Mr. James Fenner Leé, the St minister, M. “Roustan, Mr, Blair Lee, MF. Phillips Miss Sadie Falls, Commodore Capt. Randall, Mr. 8. "M. Bryan, Mr. D. Stephens, Sendtor. ‘Farwell, Senator Hiall,” Mr. Sulson Hutchins, Senator James F. Wilson Miss Wilson, Representat Representative Boutelle, lative Gibson, Mr. R. R. Hitt, Mr. Mr. and Mrs J. M. Carey, Mr, Jachi ‘Mrs. Irwin, Lieut, “Babcock, Mr, Berry, Miss Lucy Huyél Mrs. TZ. Leiter, Col. J. M. Wilson, Miss Waller and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson and Miss Wilson, Miss Ida Thompson gave a largely-attended tea yesterday afternoon from 4 to 7. It was one of The soclal events Of the season. The spacious house was thrown open and brilliantly lighted. ‘There Were flowers in vases about the rooms; the murrors and chandeliers were draped with sinllax, and from the center of the ball-room chandelier depended a ball of roses. “Miss Thompson received her guests in the drawing-room, assisted by Mrs. Wells, wife of ex-Gov. Wells, Mr, Bartlett, Mra Romero, and Miss Goldie, 10 the dall-room Miss Waite poured tea ata table in a window. recess, and Miss Foster presided over coffee and choco- late urns at another table, In the dining-room & Weil furnished table was laid with a centerpiece of La France roses, and in the Mbrary were bowls of punch and lemonade. Miss ‘Thompson Was aiso ably assisted by Mr. John W. Thompson and Mr, Koss Thompson, ‘Miss ‘Thompson wore a trained dress of white ottoman sik, the pompaaour body edged with white ostrich feathers; Mrs. Wells wore black silk; Mrs. Bartlett, stone-colored moire; Mrs, Romero, pale satin, em: dossed with garnet; Miss Goidie, mauve saun; Miss Waite, goldcn-Drown silk, sleeves of brown het, po.ka dotied, and Miss Foster becoming dréss ot French gray ahd pink tatile. 4 the guests were Mr. aud Mrs, J. B, Ediuonds Mrs Miller, Mir. and Mrs, Crammond Kennedy, Mr, an Sirs. Wiliard Waraer, Mr. B. H. Warner, Mrs, Spooner and her niece, ’Miss Vilas, Mra. Powell, the Chinese minister, Mr. Liang; Mrs. Kauffmann’ and Miss Granger, Prot. Gallaudet, the Misses Shella barger, Miss Mary ‘Sherman, Gen. John C, Black, Librarian, Spoflord and Miss Spoftord, “Senator Dowph and Miss Odeneal, Mrs. MeLean, Mrs. Bugh- ur, Dr. W. A. Bartlett, Mr. G. 8, Noyes and tne isses Noyes, Culef Justice Waite, Miss # Callis ‘Smith, Miss Betuna Brown, Mrs.Fatquhar, Mr, and airs. Henry Bacon, Miss Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. 8. V. White, ars. Hopkins, Mr. and Sirs. George C. Gor ham, Lieut. and Mrs, Craig, Gov. and Mrs, H. H. Wells, the Mexican minister, Mra Horatio King, Prof. William Harkness, ‘Mra, Newcomb, Mr. dnd dirs. A. B. Mullett, Dr. and the Misses Childs, Mr. H.B. MacFarland, Mrs. J. M. Wilson, Miss Waller, Mr. and_ Sirs, Seaton Perry, Mrs, Geo. A. Mcliheny, Col. and Mrs. A. A. Hosmer, Miss Huddle, Senaior and Mrs, Stewart, Mrs, Hooker, Senator and Mrs Chandier, Mrs’ EK. Golds: borough, Miss Farr, Dr. and Mra. J. G@, Butier, Gen. ana Mrs. Ketchum, Mr. and Mra Lewis M. wr. and Mrs. RE. Bradiey, Mr. and Mrs R. Feo dail, Mrs. M. W. Gait, Mrs Macarthur, Mr. aud dirs, W. M. Galt, Miss Galt, and Mr. H. K° Viele, ‘The last but one of the Willard’s Hotel hops, that occurred last night, was largely attend there being about 200 guests, Among those we fh and So rere oe nad Are. Moc dl jeCullough, Hon. and Mrs, Wm. Hon. CoH. Giosod, Mr. and Mrs. Wim, B. liibbs, Dr, It, B. Noble, J.., Hon. John and Mra, Daizell 138, Dalzell, ion: and Mra. J. G. Cannon and the Misses raner V. ‘Page, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. N. the Misses Huyck, Mr. Mercer, Mr. and Justice at avon, Hon. and Mis G. M. Th Hon, and rs. Win. Warner, Mr. aud Mrs C, 8, the Misses Noyes, Mrs. and Miss Coe, Mra. Griffin, Miss Gait, ie Misses Francis, Miss Ranga wiss Kauff- iano, Miss Ennis, Miss Suith, Miss’ Butterwortt ‘Missed De Cormiss, Miss Tyson, air. and Mra, W. F Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fisher, Mra, Moorhead, the misses Lyons, Hon. and Mr& C, M. Dockery, Hon. Win, Vandervon, Geo. Green of New Jersey, Hon. J. N. Burnes, Hon. and airs, Joba Patton, Airs. Geo, Hires and’ Miss Hires, Mrs. Henry Bacon and Miss Bacon have issued invitations for a tea on Friday, 10th, trom 4 to 7. Mrs, Lamont bas sent cards to her unmarried friends for an informal tea on Monday, to meet ‘Miss Warner, her guest. Mrs, Willard F, Warner will leave next week for ‘an extended trip South and as far as New Orleans, She will be absent three months, ‘The German minster and Mra, Wallach gave dinner parties last evening. Miss Keenan gave a ladies’ luncheon to-day. Col, and Mrs, Bonaparte give a dinner to-night in honor of Secretary and Mrs, Whitney. Mr, and Mrs, B, H. Warder give @ dinner party to-night. Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Leiter give a theater and sup- per party to-night to see Mrs, Potter. ‘Mrs. and the Misses Tiffany are at home this afternoon to friends, Mrs, John M. Glover gizes a 4 to 7 tea today, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Mann, of Hillyer Place, give a tea, from 4 to 7, to-day. Mra. W. H. Clagett has issued cards fof a tea on ‘Tuesday, from 4 till 7. Mrs. Win, J. Chittenden, of Detroit, ts visiting Mrs. Davis at Washington barracks, ‘Mrs, R. Vandegrit, of 9th street, gave a luncheon yesterday, Mrs. E, Baker, of England; Mrs F. A. B. Jarvis, of New York, and Commander and Mri G. W, Suinner were among the guests, ‘The Misses Dorsey, af West Washington, gave a pleasant reception last eventi lish recite. Tons were fouowed by a Freuch Yaudeeiiie writen vy Mille La Coste, ‘The parts were sustained with great creait by the Misses Wheatly, ‘Trenholm, Matuews, Stuart, Dunlop, Mix, Burwell,’ and others. ‘ Mrs. De Ford Webb, of K street, has as her ts the Misses De Ford, of Baltimore. On ‘Thursday she gave in thelr hobor a pink luncheon, which was a Very elegant affair. Among those resent were Mrs, Jubn G. Carlisle and ber guest, iss Queen of Kentucky; Mrs. Macarthur, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Barbour, Mrs Saville, Nrs, George S Scott of New York, and Mra, Semken, Mrs, E. W. Evans and Miss Emily Blackfan, of ‘Trenton, N. J., are visiting Mrs, Robert J. Murray at 1409 Stougiiton street northwest. ‘Mra Thompson, of California, assisted by her @aughter, Mrs. Wuipple, gave a blue and yellow Uce wield, Mrs Carlisle, Mrs, Senator Jones, Mra. Senator Palmer, Mrs. Senator Stanford, Mra Ad- mural Russell, ‘Mra. J, M. Browne, Mra. Jona W. Langhorne, Mrs. Mullan, and Mra. 8, Wright, of Sun Francisco, The “Dixie Cotillion” will close its season Feb. Tus 10 with a at Marini’s Hall, to be led. by. br, Michard& Hilly assisted by Mr. J, = the "Dixie's affairs have eptionkliy bce cessful and enjoyable, The it 3 Mrs. J. 1. Br *y, of Syracuse, is ik te of for @ visit of some the of her Mrs. J.N. whitney, 137 Totkeon” ‘The Historical Society of Friday waa esstul by the scholarly ty plan ‘Taibots, the regearch gave one of the most the ‘that this society has ever eyed dre Teibote ped ld closest attention: 3 Fibagorien Pi r i i Bi lis Feit glk 5 i her — ee THE CITY POST-OFFICE SITE. The Subject Before the Senate Com- mittee on Public Buildings. een informed that the Postmaster-General is op- Posed the plan, or rather that he is opposed to any plan which contemplates placing the city post-office in the same building with the st-office, ie yes aly sind tat formation, rom the Fredded vo.a plan tor the city Fost gitee dif entiray trom (ust ih ent ‘Morrill Di Buch information COthe tee Tras not authentic or direct, and it was ‘to lay the Dill aside until the -General can be consulted and the views of House committee ascertained. SNOW IN THE CAPITOL GROUNDS. ‘Senater Stanford complained that the approaches to and walks within the Capitol grounds are not Kept properly cleaned. He said that since the fall of snow some of these walks had not been cleaned, at best only @ narrow footway had been made the snow. The clerk of the tee was directed to communicate with Architect Clark, and ascertain why snow 1s not promptiy removed from walks in and around the Gapltol grounds, and to ‘that if money is needed committee Wants to know how much, that it may provide the fund necessary. ‘The Southern town ‘Tennis Associa- lpm. Already there are preparations being made for the inauguration of the lawn tennis season in Washing- ‘toh and from present indications this sport will be vety generally indulged in by the players of this city during the coming year. Tne initiative has been taken by Mr. Charles L. McCawley,who is en- deavoring to secure a large membership to the Southern Lawn Tennis Association, ‘To this end he invites all clubs to join this ton, Clubs having ten or more members are etigibie to membership upon the payment of $3. Clubs in- po eS une members Are requested to send mame and address of secretaty to Mr. McCaw- ley, at the Marine Barracks, Navy-Yard. This must be done by the middie of February, as che nis Association meets in March, \d, a8 it is the purpose of the Soutnern Associa- on Co be represented in the National Assoctatior early action is thus necessary. The Towson an Catonsville Clubs, of Bajtimore, with seventy-five and one hundred members, respectively, have both entered the Southero Associaton, and other Mary- land Clubs have signified their intention of og3 ing. It istobe hoped that Washington will be weil represented in Unis tion, This is es. sentially the home of the southern district, and should natural'y be the foremost city in promul- gies and maintaining the tennis interests of the ——__ After Warden Crocker’s Place. ‘There is an active scramble for the wardenship of the District jail, held now by Gen. Urocker. AS the chief Justice of the District Supreme Court is an Ohio man, many greedy applications for the Position have come from that state, The members of the court agree, however, that the office should @ District man. The ntment 18 not ade by the chiet justice atone, but by the whole court. In 1864 We appointment of the warden ‘was left with the President. Four years later it ‘was given to the court to elect. ‘There is consider. able patronage attached to the office, and there 1s strong rivairy for the appointment. ‘Gen. Crocker id good service as a Union soldier during the war, and bas acceptably filled the position of warden, two aiMeuities in the way of those who would epi ‘The River Open to Alexandria. ‘The rain to-day 1s having the effect to rot the foe on the river. The steam-tug Templar broke her way up the channel from Alexandria this Morning, openlug it up to tue-Tith surect Whart. ane Sane District Government Affairs. INFORMATION ASOUT THR SMEAD CONTRACTS. Some time ago there was a resclution offered and passed in the Senate calling for an investigation Of the contracts made with Isaac D. Smead with out competition. In answer to this the Commis. stoners have forwarded to Senator Ingalls all the information called for in relation to their action in ‘the matter, ManniaGe Licenses.—Marriage ses have been issued by the clerk of the: court vo James A. Dopovan and Maggie M. Browa; Chas H. Sharon Annie R. Thompson, both of Newport, Md.; Joseph A. Hall and Bettie Wallace; Morris Gus- Gorf and Pauline Peyser; F.E. De Lobg and Maggie Childress; Thos. H. Dawson, ot Talbot County, Md., and Rebecca X. Gray. —_ WEARING THE STOLEN SHoRS.—This afternoon Bian, Chas. Henry ‘McWilliams. at his house, No. man, Cl lenry Mc’ jase, N 26 Jackson Hall alley, on a charge of peut’ iar- ceny. McWilliams had been empl ‘at Rus. kell’s livery stable, on © street, near 6th, up to about two weeks ago. Mr. Sprigg, the drummer for Lord & Robinson, of Baltimore, kept his horse and wagon at the stablee, and in the wagon were adozen samples of white-wash brushes, which ‘were missing with a pair of shoes and a pair of clipping shears, The oMicers found McWilliams wearing the sh and he pointed out the piaces where he had sold the brushes, and nearly all have been recovered. He was locked up for a hearing. Tue FOusR Insanrry Cass.—Today in the juity Court Judge Cox heard the case of John ler, who was recently pronounced insane by a jury. "The respondent Foller is represented by ir. Tippett, of Baltimore, and he makes a motion Bit monet Gere the ground note} jaro }. Mackall, Was a non-resident; fr, cue case should have been iheard in Balti. more, the domicile of Fouer.. Mr. L. Tobriner, for petitioner, Maria C. Card, ‘this motion, festa Liccsunlh CHARITABLE ScHOOL CHILDREN.—The manhgers of the Associated Charities state that they re- cetved for distribution tothe poor in the eighth, ninth, and tenth subdivisions, East Washington, contribut.ons of flour, meal, sugar, rice, bread, tea, coffee, &c., amounting to over 2,400 pound’, in pound ackages, from the children of the public schools in the third division, These contributions Were received at an opportune tme, when other means of supplying the necessities of the suffering poor had become exhausted. The records of the Associated Charities show, they say, @ greater number of applicants for assistance this winter ‘Uban ever betore, particularly from white persons hitherto in comfortable circumstances, phan sac abcometay At a meeting last evening of the Vi Demo- cfatic Association Representative Hooker, of Mis- sissippl, delivered an address on the tariff ques- jon. —— ‘The Courts, Cincurr Court, No. 1—Judae Hagner. ‘To-day, Doran agt. Dewalt; motion for new trial" overruled Meddiekaup agt. Sherwood; motion to quash attachmest granted, Cross agt. Fendall; aduninistravor's motion to set aside judgment over- ruled. Mohler agt. Schmier; motion for judgment overruled. Mcintyre agt. Mcintyre; demurrer to Plea sustained. Cimousr Cours, No. Me ‘Today, Warner witadraw , and discont er; demurrer Overruled, with leave. 10 ie eee ae et al. agt, Beritn, trustee; time for ling ued. Darneille agt. ‘To-day, Ci ter agt. Thompson; demurrer sustained ‘Dill disinissed, agt. ieee ies rence eae mag fixed for 7uh nat. << OR Probably the most vicious boy in Baltimore. On ‘Friday he was committed to jail for the action of the grand juryon the charge of attempting to ferrick, - %. Johnston; leave to RoW AT THR CAPITOL. Representative Thomasson His Muscle. ‘SB SRAKES ths Met UxpiR THE NOSE OF MR. JORX BoTD ‘There came neat being 3 péfsdtial encounter to- Gay between Representative Ormsby B. Thomas, of Wisconsin, and Mr. John Boyd, who is said wo ‘at the Capitol. Some time ago Mr. Thomas ‘a resolu- tion in tle House with the object of preventing the tssuance of patents for tands to the Pacific Taiiroads. He was infotmed that Mr. Boyd bad circulated a report that he (Thomas) was actuated by improper motives in introducing the resolution, ‘that it was a blackmail scheme, Deen ‘be heard this, He met him in the corridor of ‘the ‘House to-ds re cess ofa window, denounced, im tn tise most Vg orous 1 ‘at command, and shook his fist fn his face ‘to demoush him. Mr. Boyd struck, but the member of Congress geve Warning that if any “railroad lobbyist" cast Tellections 40 not ” Wilbams. The letter has been Capt. Williams, of the alexandria police force. a ‘The Catholic University. A meeting of the trustees of the Catholic Uni- Weather and the Favorable, and the work of bullaing Will be Tied forward so that by the failor 1880 the divinity department of the university can be opened. planes rt District Government Affairs, NOT IN FAVOR OP THE AVEXCR. In a reply toa letter from Chairman Hemphill, of the House committee, respecting House but Rest “providing for the enlaryement of tue eastern of the mall, to lay out am avenue through mall and other p ‘the Commissioners have written a letter, 2 “There does not appear to be any necessity at present for the destruction of the botanical gardens, which would be effected by the laying out of the proposed avenue, nor for the purchase of the additional properties named, which areall on the south side of the gardens,soiong as the Baltimore and Potomac road occupy Gib Street with its tracks in order to reach Its present terminal station. ‘The eastward portion of the mall, even so enlarged, would be’ of very little valUé as a public space.” MIRCELLANRCUS, Mr. M. I. Weller, secretary of the East Washing- ton Citizens’ Assbciation, had an interview with Major Raymond yesterday in reference to the ex- tension of street railroad facilities to the Eastern Branch and across it. Inspector Botwisle’s report for January shows that permits were granted during the month for the erection of thircy-six Duilding® at an estimated cost 050. ‘The Dullaing inspector to-day granted Chas. Butts a permit to erect twelve bouses of two stories each on Elm sireet, mear 7th, Le Drolt Park, at a cost of $0,500. ‘The report of thé Comtntssioners tn relation to the bill requiring streetcar companies to heat thelr cars has been transmitted to tue House com mittee, The Commissioners think it impracticable and undestrable, ‘The charges for water furnished the office of the inspector of gas meters, have been stricken from ‘the books, 1t being recorded as @ District office. ‘The alley in square 588 will be paved under the compulsory permit system. Sentences in Liquor Cases. PENALTIES IMPOSED IN THE CRIMINAL COURT TO- pay. In the Criminal Court today, Mr. Padgett moved for sentence in the case of Henry Rupertus, convicted of selling Uquor to minors, Mr. Wells sald Rupertus was one of the few who had never been called into court and that the liquor was sold without his authority. The court said the statute Wasa curiousone fixing the penaity at from $20 to while tn some cases the punishment ought to Inany times $40. If a clerk has not more re- spect than to sell liquor to, a child be ought to be alt with severely. He imposed a sentence of $40, remarking that he had doubts as to the mat- ter of costs. On taquiry it was found that the costs would be $5 each for cierk, witnesses and at. torney, and the court then made the fine $25 and cost, In the case of Patrick Moore, for Sunday bar, a Nine of $20 and costs was imposed, and the same sentence was recorded in the case ‘of Frank Fos- ter, for a simtlar offense. i the case of Michael Garvey, convicted of “un- Ucensed bar,” a fine Of $105 abd costs was im- ea ee Francis Miller's Funeral, ‘The funeral of Francis Miller, of the District bar, whose death at ais Maryland home was mentioned in Thursday’s Star, took place to-day from the Friends’ Meeting House, at Sandy Spring, Md. and the remains were interred in the burial ground adjoloing. There was present a large congregation, including many friends of the deceased from a dis- lance, among Liem a lange number from this city and Alexandria, his focmer school and college Mates and members of the District bar. A meeting of the District Bar was held a day to take action respecting the death of Mr. Miller, Mr. A. 8 Worthington presided and Mr. C. A. Eliott acted as secretary. A committee on resolu- tion was appointed con ot A. G. Riddle, Jere Wiison, W. F. Mattingly, ‘Huston, jr., Nathaniel Bo kone borer a William x Meloy, who rej Tesoiutions expressiv of the Appreciation of the bar for Mr. Miller's character and ability. Remarks were made by A. G. Riddle, William A. Meloy, Joseph Shitlington, jr., and H. E. Davis, and the resolutions adopted. utmenerteit ‘Tae Evxs’ Soot, Sxssion.—The sixth annual Lodge No. 15 Social session of the Washington Benevolent and Protective of Eikcs, was hei at Edel’s Hall last night. About 400 gentlemen Were present, among them b-ing Representatives Vanoe and Jackson, ty issioners of Pensions McLain and Bartlett, Col. Jno. A. Joyce and Lieut. Stephen O'Connor, U.S. A. Mr. ‘Win, Dickson was the omicer. The ban- quet Was over at 10 o'clock, and the literary and musical part of the program ‘The sale of seats and boxes for it next Thursday Was perhaps the most interesting event of the evening. ‘The total recetpts were $365.50. po beeen Homicipg Im ANNE ARUNDEL CounTY.—Magcie thoruthg by Deputy Sherif nie, of the hfth cise m 7 elec- ton district of anne arundel County, Maryland, charged with the murder of Eliza Savoy, colored, on of about January 13 Tne parties lived tn the fifth district, on the farm of Mr. Sweetzer Linthi- cum, at Linthicum Station, Short Line Railroad. ‘They lived in the same house, the accused being the daughter-in-law of Eliza Savoy, who she is with murdering by means of aciub. The 8 & —>___ For THE Poor.—S. 8. sends $5 and R. W. W. ‘Tux Srax for Une Assoviated Charles, A SuccEssFUL QLD Forxs Concent was given night at the Waugh M. K. church under the Uon of Mr. Frank A. Wilson. ‘The soloists were M: Sallie Nicholson, Mrs Dr. Winter, Miss Shomo ‘Mr. Fred Grant. pares: zi (Cross-BiLt Fizep.iin the divorce case Fospondent hag hy 8. T. Browning ied a crow. in which he charges her with adultery with Jas, Dabney. RE g Ranoe OF THE following ‘were the rs m,, 33;2 pm, PORMULATR Wa CHURCE. vale é ! country Epes wre adhe were peime necessity of a reduction of the accumulation cant ote rer ees | 110 18 waase an they can Wibost aa oy ‘Tae TRANSFER OF THE Orrices of the War De Sequnauniecerpranpe ‘They are trying to Partment will necessitate some changes in tae | con@truct @ bill that will pass between the two Watch force, There are thirty-one at present, economic policies without much of a and there are but twenty posts to be filled. This ~ ‘They believe that they have Would seem ‘that the remainin and they are éleven will have to be di But cwet it may Db further anh ‘Williamson, superintendent of the Dutlding, ‘Tney are endeavoring to address Said this morning that he could easily en: Dusiness interests of ploy ail of them, as he will need four | country, ‘overcome elevator couduciors and seven firemen. He way. Without sielding to find good material among the thirty-one | princl point toward free to. fll thee oF couse It any of tho fae that protectin un} Wo perform suci Uns Will be at liberty to resign, but itis ta the power at | general busines apsrcln, balmy "a poche fee each of the watchmea (o remain in employmeat Propose to proceed by way of ee are Interior Department Changes, theit view ‘The following official changes have been made | must be in the Department of the Interior: Patent OMce—Appointment: Tower, of York, fourth assistant examiner, $1,200. Resignation: Arthur W. Harrison, of Con- hecticut, frst assistant examiner, §1,s00, General Land OMice—Resign: Henry B. Martin, of 1odiana, special agent, $1500. "Promo: ons: John 8, Williams, of get fwd Uron, sas, $1,400 t0 $1,000; "Geo, T. Has- lan, of Pennsyivania, Frank of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and Michael A. Mess, of Indiana, $1,200 Lo $1,400; Miss Annie E Smith, oi Wisconsin, and Mrs. Auice P. Read, of Texas, $1,000 to $1,200; Miss Ada B. J. Farrar, of the Distric! ot Cotut Miss Fannie L. Ramsey, of Lilinois, and Chas. A. Bretow, of Michigan, $900 Lo $1,000. Peusion UMice—Appoluunents: Kobt. A. Etty, of Ohio, and Geo. W. Uline, of Unio, $1,000; Joun J. McCabe, of Pennsylvania, $900. ton: Al- Dert B.’ Baker, of Maine, $1,200. ‘Transfers in rade: Rufus King, of Matylaud, Wm. K. Page, of aio, Chas. H. ‘Thomas, of New York, Fred. L. Cowl of Colorado, aud Frank C. of Michi. an, from clerk at $1,400 to special examiner, at ‘same salary; John G. Taylor, of ©: dlinund H. Cummins, of Virginia, and Geo. B. FI ot Indiana, from special! examiner Lo clerk, at $1,400. Promouons: Jas. D. Haile, of lowa, Harlan P. Max- And Albert Albert, of Lovistaun $3,200 10 6400: . ol Mra Ellen M. Gay, of ‘Conpecucut Kou ‘dics son, of Louisiana, Ernest H. La Grange, of New York, Miss Lizzie & Brown, of District_ of’ Colum- Pleksouton Coombe, of Maryland: $1000 tSSL0y; ? 7m Coon aryland, $1,000 10 $1, Ms Lucretia K ‘Jonnsog ot sles jand, Benj. P. I : Frederick vw. | mote the dest ent rather than om, snk country. ie todo. The aoe s for ‘The Fisheries Conference. SPECULATION ABOUT THR DATR OF FINAL ADJOURN- MENT. The conference of the fisheries negotiators ad- journed until Monday at the close of their meeting yesterday. They have now held eleven meetings in succession, with the exception of Friday of last week, when Mr. Bayard went vo Philadelphia, Of course this activity is noticed by ali outside of Ube charmed circle, and specuiation is rife as to the ne date djournment. In tue meantime the ‘secresy (bat has invoived all of Uneir deliberations Newport News Against Nerfolk. 4 VIRGINIA CONTROVERSY REVIVED, ‘The old controversy over the boundaries of the fourth collection district of Virginia has again broken out with renewed virulence, and rival dele- gations from Newport News and Norfolk have given notice of thelr intention to come here next Week and present their views upon the matter to the subcommittee of the House commerce com- mittee, Which has charge of the bill, to change News, Which 18 now a port of delivery, to be’ made a port of entry, so a8 to S SeeKIDE eve the shipping in Hainpton Roads trom the necessity of proceeding to Norfolk Wo enter, aud this proposed ghange ts stoutly resisted by the people of 01 Affairs in West Washington. SUDDEN ATTACK OF ILLNESS.—AS Mr. C, C. Sailer, ‘superintendent of the Wasi and Georgetow a Raliroad, was about entering his residence, No. 3129 N higut before last, he was over come by an attack of vertigo of apoplexy and fell down the long Might of sione steps receiving several bruises aud a general shaking up. Mr. Saller is able to be up, but as yet has noc been out since the accident. Goop TeMPLans.—At the meeting of the Independ- ent Lodge No. 14, LO. G. 7., beid last night, we followlug officers were instailed: Geo. Giles, C. T.; EmMe Bennett, V. T.; John Rettue, P. C. T.; L. W. Jewell, chaplain; Grandon B. Martia, Secretary; J. Milstead, Muanclal secretary; Duuwerit, marshal, ber 15 last yention to a @ Alexandria Attairs, = ‘Reported for Tur EVENING Stan Tae MUsicaL AssoctaTion.—The House has never before held at a musical entertainment & larger or more appreciative audience tha that ifatucred last might at the concert of the Alexan- 1a Musical Association. A selection from Guo- nod’s “Faust,” by tue Alexandria Orchestra, AD- ff dante in D iminor, by the Hadyn Orchestra; an aria from “The Huguenots” and tnree by Mca Kaspar; a zither solo from “Trovatore,” by Mr. E. Miller, and flute and piano selections by Aue of 81 Of $1,000, Torm and not of revolution. us that the, accudbuia checked, and they ducing tarif taxbs where from those t the MAss of people whi any interest thetr Constitutional treatment Expect to be i'w nt chrough ‘The ‘republicans are tal tive, because democraur mseives, Dut tie ee yet been called city and had been living with stra held for exa‘nination in the Bariem Pulice Court to- day. Mrs Colton Was left a widow last. May with, $2,000 In” bank, a comfortably furnished Std no debLs Lo BeLtle. Sue has five children. Dourding-ouse pala ‘the boundaries of the fourth district. Newport | Worklag smoothiy, friends and relatives, They think u either insape ‘or the victim of some Disckinal ‘Tney incline to the latter opinion as EXretLep Por Weaning a BUsTuR. Capt. Eric von Aieasoh and Capt. Polly tng Sauvation “Army. om as offended the anny expelled. Tue trouble arose trou tse tart that Dersisted in Wearing a bustle, soo ‘THE MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN Lay on bryan, = party, extending sympat Unetr struggie for home rule, and scortug tue dew E ings athnent dn the puyertan® to resort to an heroic surgical im this. Ap time to accomplish, will lead 008 Fe And advance tue business int of the the matter over they do now know just what the memvers of the committee are a, of the committee: > coun, and there an do bac 3s teat sore republicans would have ne ity Ube party lines. But if the bil of the character the majority of the com= mittee expect It to be, it will proba eet many Mrs, Colton’s Freak. her well, and every thing w: ‘The reason for ber plitering. sons Lo steal is @ puzzie to her ena ‘Deceme Sy Since ten the fair aud ue UR —The cone organize a Minnesota State League ot republican clits coutpleted its labors and adjourned at Minueapolis. Keso.utions were the state to the Lo the Irina for Bot admitiing Dakota as « on the plan The an ized by the National Repubilcan League, * see Uhe penitenuary for eigutcen mouths and to pay & ‘uid pay'a foe tne to gu a hey were retanded | £ Miss Harrison and Mr. Gottielb were all loudly ap- | Judge plauded and encored. seh ~~ ee ‘Tur INSURANCE MueTINa.—The Alexandria Fire | Dgatn oF Bucnses. ” Insurance Co., at 13 annual Yesterday, | the horse ridden by Lieut. 1. Hi, Baker, of deciared a cash dividend of $1 on each share of | Mich, in the it aud capture ‘of J. Wi Share. “The ‘omoerg of the Company were cou: | be mounted und placed “on easbiuce ta wea are. company were con- (08 eXLIDIUOD iD tinued in thelr places. museuu, wats ol canta TEAET | omuene saan we Stary, Foun s dist e ano ar Adam, 0 ley Encampment last night. This is one of the ate ‘the pope + of oldest of Odd Feliows encanpments in the coun- | Indian C ‘ove ht ‘abd torty years ot try.—The Friendship firemen (1774) are moving | age, tor Whoin he asked special 1h the direction of a parade on thezes of February. | “At ‘Camden, N. J. Oat W. C, Rocigepeck, @ —Duniax January the clerk of the on Court granted nine marriage itcenses. During the Same time Ubree Alexandria marriage licenses Were granted in Washington.— Tae bere have arrested two young mea, deserters trum the United States Navy. ‘This morning they weresent to ihe navy-yard in charge of an ofticer.—There Witl be a new registration ot voters here before the | May election, [tis said that a considerable num- ber of names now on Ube books will be dropped. —The Alexandria Light Infantry holds a meet- ing to-night, —Mr. Jas, Hughes, whose ysis was mentioned has slightly improved -day.—The Mount Vernon avenue directors met here yesterday, Mr. F. A. Reed in the chair, and adopied a resolution opposing any amend- ment of the bill now Deiore te legiaature grant. ing 4 charver to the company. fuge council, Sons of Jonaaad, of this city, will visit Pioneer ‘Council, of Wasuti ANANCHAL A: New York Stock Market. mother, BURY.’ § draugntsman, was tamnly.. A large seal which was floating down Tompkiasvuiie, 8. 1, Wé a Was shot by Capt. Julius Meyer, Dutt roiled from the toe and Was Hot secured. Bt ESPEY—KINGSBURY. Jan: ‘25, 1888, by nt 8 Baga batt sca eae See WUOD—JAMESSON. On ‘Bait + OR & Cake Of ‘ot New Brightoa, MARRIED, at EX and Rev ‘The Lo pening and «losing prices Dr. Sauith, of umore, CHARLES ts Rew ork steck Market ah reporten bp aoeeiel | JENAIE B, JAMENDON botit ot Wh " pre to Corson & Alseartuey, 1410 F street, nowrararnne : SIL | cLARRE. om. * on ses, at 3s | dence, 1246 Columbia Prva ty ‘o Crane ad 44% | "Notice of fqneral will appear in Suniay . : 2, 188K, at Mo 1508 2 PURTIs, widow of the late ESESESS see cere Fuveral on Seeds inst Steck Exchange. Poy from yesterday's quotations GALVIN, 107g bad Osan iY? esked. D.C. 2 06%, bid 107 8, Soot Ne ia satan hae ok ‘hallrosd askew 43 asked. Georgetown Uses, Ynion Insurance, 18% bid. | Copp F, [ He ‘Goue, but not turpotten. ‘Sunday, from her 206 genom oy Sr iain Cope.) foe 2 At lila mother’s residence, Ne. 1288 mrect northwest, atter a short en Three dupe, ARNOLD GALVIN the: 3 Vare Ualviby at the age of turee years and Bee noe ‘May he rest in peace with the auela, ROM WI» BMOTUER AND SINTERS, Fr Euraeet mas ‘Sunday o a po — tl alae at eee ote Sees 3, 0 r ee tend “interment at sa cived eins of Soke Lae aged tetas Se ae nites aS ‘attend funcral at