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Merrill occupied ‘the chair. Lats Telerams lo he Sl THE METHODIST CONFERENCE. New York, May 2.—The second day’s session of the twentieth annual general Methodist confer ence opened prompUy at 9 o'clock this morning at the Metropolitan Opera House, Bishop stephen Rev. Dr. Goodsell ainouneed that the fraternal delegation bad ar- rived, and moved that a committee of five be ap- pointed to receive the delegates. ‘The motion was farried, Kev. Dr. Wm. Sutler, who 14 not a delegate, was invited (o tue platform. Bishop Merrill then read the address of the bisuops extending to the dele gates the Episcopal greeting and blessing. ‘The address reviewed the ‘revival work that has been going on in the church since the last conference, Tour Years ago. Since then not less than 45 souls have been brought into the ‘The membership has increased Sb to 2,098,005. "There has been improvement" in the architectural esigns of the churches, The educational work of the church made rapid progress. Peace reigns throughout Methodisia and no serious agitation wens the UBLLY of the denomination, — Bishop Merrill spoke of the loss to the church by the deaths of Bishops Simpson, Willy, and Harris, who Were present al the last Conference, ‘There are 111 conterences under the control of the American ehureh, Ali the foreign missions Rave been Visited by bishops. The work of Bishop Taylor in Liberia was spoken nd it Was suited that 1t Was the opinion of the bishops that great exertions should be made Yo extend the field of foreign missionary wors. Considerable correspondence Las been bad with the Engitsh church about a conference between the “English and American churches, to be ia the “United States in 1801. After dwelling at length on the growth of skepti- cis the address advised that only men of scuol arly minds, who are abie io cope with the argu- ments of coffers, should be piuced in the pulpit Growth of the nuinver of deiegate to the quadren- nial conference was spoken Of, and It Was suggested 2d EDITION, TRE SULTAN REFUSES, The Dispute Over the Prisoners at Habat Reopened. Taxorer, May 2.—The sultan refuses to submit the differences between Morocco and the United ‘States.1n reference to the men imprisoned at Rabat to arbitration, and tue dispute has been reopened. The Fenmsyivania Prohibitioniste. HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2.—About 400 anda undred of more iookerson were im the opera house when the state prohibition convention ‘Was called to order this morning. Jno. B. Scott, of Philadelphia, was chosen tem chairman, He said that he was against high license, could not divert the probibitioniste tom ‘purpose, which their — A Disabled Steamer, Haurrax, N. $., May 2.—The Allan Line steamer Cire ‘apt. Barrett, from Liverpool for quebec, was towed Into this port disabled, this morning, by the steamer State of Nevada, Capt. ‘Stewart, from Larne for New York. ———— Diamonds Guarded Ingeniously. From the London Figaro. When the French crown jewels were sold by auction last season it ts well known that the finest and most historical of the gems, including the famous “Regent” diamond, were reserved, and these may now be seen in the Louvre in the gal- lery called after the well-known statue of Apollo Which is such a prominent object in it. Before these priceless gems were exposed, however, & committee of skilled officials and ‘experts Was appointed in order to decide on some plan for rendering their loss by theft virtually impossible, And tuis is What the committee decided upon. ‘The jewels are exhiblted in @ showcase, the glass lates of which are exceptionally thick and the ron framework of which 18 abnormally strong, and an attendant has been appointed to specialiy keep watch over the precious exhibit all day long. Should he bave the slightest cause to suspect any visitor or visitors he has only to touch a button easily within his reach, whereupon the glass case promptly disappears trom view and sinks into a ‘spectaliy-constructed shaft, over the top of which the sane automatic machinery causes thick covers, formed of thick metal plates, to close with a suarp snap. The Ingenuity displayed in carrying out this plan is remarkable, and the tact ‘that the Clock-Work apparatus nas cost close upon £500 will convey some idea of its complicaied char- acter, see Good and Bad News. From an Old Scrap Book. That some changes suowid be mace that would litt the representation, For the first time in the | history of the conference woien have been sent | delegates, The bishops did not Ubink that the | Women are eligible. ‘The increasing arrival on our shores of members of the Koman eburcis |mukes it imperative that the members ot the Methodist Church should work to convert them. The bishops are of the opinion that the Church of Kome is a | Snare to the peopie and threatens our insuiutions, ue struggie between capital and labor is reterred | in the address, and it was denied that the church has any right to take part in political struggles or had taken part in them, | Sent to Prison Ten Years, | Bauriwone, May 2.—Wmm. Andrews wus to-day convicted in the United States Circuit Court of participating in the robbery of the post-office at Salsbury, Md., ou the night of February 14, and Judge Morris Sentenced Lum to ten years’ imprise Onment in the penitentiary and added a fine ot $1,000. ‘This was Andrews’ second trial, the jury | in’ Uhe Orst having falied Lo agree. ‘Two Delegates for Gresham. TELD, I1.t., May 2.—The twelfth cor Fict Tepublican convention selected Wu, L and R. W, Miles ay deiegates to tbe re- ublican convention. They were untstructed, jut are reported as favoring Judge Gresham, vison Asraxsruz Sox Distases CURED BY CUTICURA KEMEDIES. Our oldest child, now six years of axe, when sn in- faussix wouths old was attacked with a virulent, ma- lygmant skin disease. 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Ifa strike ensues 1,000 men will be interested, but it 18 hoped a seitlément will be made in a day or two. —-—_ For Trying to Defraud the Government, TUX MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO STEAL LINCOLN'S RE- MAINS IN NEW TROUBLE. Curcaco, May 2.—A dispatch from Santa Fe, N M., says: Terene Mullen, who served eighteen months in the [ilmnois penitentiary for an attempt to steal the body of President Lincoln, hus been lodged in the penitentiary here tor an attempt to defraud the Government, He was convicted In Souther New Mexico of perjury in connection With the entry of public Lands of the territory, and seutenced to four years at bard lavor and $1,000 fine. He Dore a fair reputation here before hiS connection with the Hlinois affair became known. a ‘The Tria! of Mr. O’Brien. THE CASE HAD 10 BE REOPEXED FROM THE NING OWING TO A THEFT OF PAPERS Dest, May *.—The trial of Mr. Wm. O'Briet M. P., Who was arrested Aprii 14, on his arrival at Kingstown from London, in consequence of speech made at Lougure, When the case was ci bounced that during the bight the office of the court of sesstons had been broken Into by burglars, Who stole a number of depositions and Warrants, and that It would, therefore, be necessary tore Open the ease at the besinning. — BEGIN- aire Brewer. ol, Win. J. Findlay, the miluonaire brewer, died last night, aged sixty- Bine, He left the buik of his property to public and private charities. He has aiready given to the city the Steadman monument and the Oid Ladies” Home, He was a life-long deme! member of the democratic state central cow uittee, Death of a ™ ‘Toko, Onto, May Ayrshire Wins the 2,000 Guineas, Atthe NewMarket Spring meet- ace for the 2,000 guineas stake Was won by the duke of Puruand’s bay colt Ayrshire, ‘The same owner's bay colt Jobnny Morgan was second, and the duke of Westuunin- Ster's chestnut colt Oroit third. ‘There were six starters. Tue other starters were: Sir F. Johu- Stone's colt Friars Balsa; Mr. Viner’s chestnut colt Crowberry, aud the duke of Westminster's it Ossory. "The last betting was: Eight to 1 against Ayrshire agaist Johnny Morgan, 14 to 1, against Orbit; 3 to Lon Friars Balsami; 13 Wo 1 aginst Crowberry and 5010 1 against Ussory. Ireland and the Vatican. FURTHER STEPS IN NELATION TO IRISH AFFAIRS SAID 70 BE UNDEK CONSIDERATION AT ROME. Loxpos, May 2.—It Is stated that the papal de- eree and Cardinal Mouaco’s circular to the bishops are considered preliminary steps to further action in Insh affairs A special congregation of the propaganda, composed exclusively of cardinals, is now examining Several questions relative to the | Irish agitation upon which It will formally vote. Cardinal Simeon! has submitted at least Len points to the congregation, ‘The vatican appears resolved that Lose oppostug its decisions will place teu selves outside the pale of moral and Christian Jaw. The Vatican does not doubt that the Iris Distiops will feel the necessity of adopting the line of couduct the vatican prescribes, — CIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Sock Market. } ‘The following are the opening and closing prices of ‘New York Stock Murket, as reported by special Mire to Corson aud Macartney. 1419 F street, dame | & ; C. Name | Oe Meh TESF. 9s NYENE....| 4% Beit Tel... 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Bad news weakens the action of the heart, op- presses the lungs, destroys the appetite, stops t he digestion and partially suspends all the functions of the system, An emotion of shame flushes the face; fear blaaches, Joy illuminates it, and an in- stant thrill electrifles a million of nerves, Sur- spurs the pulse Into a gallop. Delirium in- ses great energy. Volition commands, and hun- dreds of muscles Spring to excite. Powerful emo- Uons often kill the ody at a stroke. Chilo, Lia- goras and Sophocies died of joy at the Grecian games. The news of defeat killed Philip V. Que ‘of the popes died of an emotion of the Judicron ‘on seeing his pet_ monkey robed in por Oe cupyiog the chair of state, ‘the doorkeeper of Congress expired on hearing of the surrender of Cornwallis,“ Eminent public speakers have often died tm the inidst of an impassioned burst of elo. quence, or when the deep emotion that produced ihas Suddenly subsided. Lagrave, the youn, Panisian, died When he heard that ‘the music: prize for which be had competed Was adjudged to another, ——— A Chapter on Taste. ‘From the London Queen. ‘Taste 1s the power to perceive the beautiful. EX- perience is needed for this, and, therefore, the for- mation of taste is not only varied, but gradual. No one would be content to adhere to his childish Judgment, for in most cases it would be but an im. berfect chiildish judgment, for in most cases 1t ‘Wouid Be but af imperiect’ one. In tho period of youth all ts novelty, and the estimate of every- ‘thing 1s naturally ‘exaggerated. A young man go0, 0, the aces tee axe time; the actors are by no means talented, the scenic arrangements are anything but realtstic, but It is no consequence, the youth ts enchanted—it 1s a new world to bim, and he ts, therefore, so carried away that Le 1s ab: solutely incapable of forming a sound judgment; itis not that his taste ts bad, butt 4s simply un But, besides experience, cultivation 13 required, To acquire a good style 12 composition, aud, there- fore, to thoroughly appreciate the best writers, It 1 DY no means suificient to have written a great deal, Experience is not enough here; there 10st be a careful study of the best authors, and this study will be a great assistance Wo the acquire ment of a sound lterary taste. woo Suiting Herself to His Perspective. Picked up by the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. A lady confessing to being past thirty, who ts clever and fond of amateur theatricals and com- pliments alike, was speaking after the performance to a blunt but popular man of society. “You acted admirably.” he said. “Thanks,” slie said, “but 1 did not look the part, for she should be young aud handsome.” “Quite’ the contrary,” replied the gentlemai effect was perfect’ from the end Of Ule room—distanee supplied the youth and beauty.” “Ah,” exclaimed the lady, turning upon her heel, “in that case suppose you keep ata dis- tance hereafter.” And she saw that he did so, Don’t Worry if From the Liverpoo! Courier. Possibly you know a man who 1s up inthe eighties that steps out briskly, reads without gl and eats heartily. His complexion ts as | fresh as that of most men at half his age, and fresher than that of many women who are yet in the matrimonial market. He reads the news recalls events that trans- century ‘ago, and could transact ssfully If necessary. ‘That man had his Ume. Had he fumed and fretted when- ever be Was baulked had he stormed when disap- palated or goue into the dumps because uis neigu- or had been more successful in business or more lucky in speculation, he would Lave been old and wrinkled or dead. ——-se0— ‘The Crown Prince's Joke. WHY GERMANY'S COMING EMPEROR SUFFERED THREE DAYS’ IMPRISONMENT. From the Newcastle Chronicle. A German resident who was a student at Bonn with the present German crown prince relates of d Live Long. | that personage that some time after leaving the university he asked, !n a mysterious manner, of a certain officer in Berlin, whether he had heard that the army was to be’ mobilized in twenty-four hours. The officer rashly took It as a definite as- Sertion and court secret, but It did not long remain a secret in bis hands. He mentioned tt ina whis- per to some one else; the reporters got on the scent, and before two hours it was In capital let— ters, “army Moblilzation in Twenty-four Hours!” in ail the evening papersin Berlin. ‘Then all was hurry and consternation and inguiries, Agatnst whom Was the war? Aguinst France? Against Kusstay Was it Austria? Was it Italy? Was the Fatherland invaded? Nobody knew. The generals were asked; they denied all knowledge, but were disbelieved. ‘They inqutred, however,’ for them- selves; and after the report had spread, causing a ante “through all Europe, it was flnally traced back to tts source, Pringg’Wiillam was severely reprimanded by his grandfather, who gave him three days’ arrest for histatended joke, Two Stories of Pettigrew. From the Philadelphia Record, I heard two good stories to-day of Pettigrew, of South Carolina, the great lawyer and Unionist‘ which I had never beard before. He was practic- ing at one time before a judge who was a Presby- terlan of the straightest sect and a very hard Working officer. It came to be Maunday Thursday and Pettigrew and the Episcopalians and Roman Catholics thought they wouid like an adjournment of court over Good Friday, Pettigrew was selected to make the motlon, “Your honor,” he sald, “I de- sire to move that the court adjourn over to-mor- Tow.” “Why should the court adjourn over to-mor- Tow when Ube docket 18 so crowded?” asked the “Because,” sald Pettigrew, “to-morrow 13 Good Friday, and some of us would like to church.” “No,” sald the judge decidedly, after a moment's thought, “the court will sit to-morrow as usual.” “Very well, your hon grew, adding, as he turned away, “1 ki & prevedent, ior Pontius Pilate held court on the first Good Friday.’ ‘The same judge was a great stickler for eti- quette, and when one not July day Pettigrew came ‘into the court-roum ina black coat and yellow rankeen trousers the Judge took him sternly to task, asking him whether he did not Know that the’ rules of that court required its counsellors to appear in “biack coat and trousers.” “Well, your houor,” said Pettigrew innocently, “I submit that I am within the rule, for I have oo @ black coat and trouser.” “But they're not Diack trousers,” lngisted the fudge; black coat and trousers means that both shail be biack.” “Then,” said Petugrew, “I call your honor’s attention to the fact that ‘the sheriff of thts court is in con- tempt of its rules., for they reqi upon its sessions in a cocked hat and Whule bis hat seems to be cocked his sword cer. tainly 13 not.” ‘The Judge said no more bout the attendant on such a condition of things, the evils resulting from an equality of wealth would un- b a tt ‘3 3% of that those who declaim ATTEMPTED TO KILL ‘HIS WIFE, The Charge on which a Lawyer was | Good Sport at Ivy City Yesterday—In- | The Question of Office Calls Out Some Arrested To-day. Officer Harting this morning arrested Mr. Liv- ingston Browning, an attorney, and locked him up atthe sixth precinct station, charged with as- sault and battery with intent to kill his wife, Browning, it 1s stated, has Deen drinking heavily for the past few days, and several times complaint has deen made to the police about him. His wife has been confined to her bed, seriously ill with inflam- matory rheumatism, This morning Browning, CS peersifig oe ganne apne pimnlerery Toom where he was spoken to by young ‘who threatened to call the She raised the ‘Window to look for an officer, whe, 1t 1s charged, the intoxicated man §hreatened to kill his wife Onicer Harding was requested to go to Browning's cer Hi Was reqi 's Douse, corner ot vvb aad! Ht streets northeast, by: Several of his neighbors. When he started toward the house he heard the sick woman ery “murder.” He rushed to the house and met Browning down Stairs, When he Went upstairs with the officer the sick woman, upon seeing tho officer, sald: “Thank God.” Browning was PLACED UNDER ARREST and he wanted to take his four children with him to the station, but his neighbors who were waiting upon Mrs, Browning refused to let them go with him. As he jeft the house and was going tothe patrol box Browning said to the officer “— You, if you had not come I would have killed “her.” It is charged that the prisoner tulxed several, ‘quids, mcluding a polsouous one which he attempted to give his wife, but she refused to take it, and the liquid was spilled on the tabie cloth. When told at the station what the charge was against him he indignantly denied that he had attempted to give his wife the alleged dose and sald, “1 wish to God you would hang me, and the ‘sooner the better.” He 1s suffering from the effects of liquor. ‘The officer this afternoon obtained several bot- Hes from tue prisoner's house, from the contents of which, It"is alleged, he ’made the mixture that he attempted to administer to his wife. The accused 1s held for a hearing tn the Pollce Court. Arrangements were made thls afternooa for the Temoval of the sick Wouan to Gartleld Hospital, MARITAL DIFFERENCES. ‘The parties were married about seven years ago, ‘Mrs. Browning velng a daughter of Dr. Warwick Evans, and Mr. Browning's second wife. They have three children by this marriage. some four, Jears ago Mr. Browning applied ior a divorce, but subsequently” the — cause Was dropped and they resumed their marital rela Uons, In October last. she, however, found it necessary to again apply for’ a divorce, and a bill charging her husband with drunkenness and bad treatinent was flied. The husband appeared in person and on December 6 flied an answer geu- erally denying ‘the charges, In December iast Uhey became reconciled again, and together cele- brated Christinas by attending churca, and the legal proceedings were regarded by friends as hav- lug been abandoned. For some montus Mr. Brown- ing had been conducting bimselt very decorously but of late has been drinking heavily. AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY, ‘Tariff Bill Amendments. A CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVES TO BE HELD. x An effort 1s belng made, which promises success, tosecure a democratic caucus of Representatives next Wednesday or Thursday to decide upon a line of polly to govern the acceptance of amendments to the tariff bill. It 18 said to be the purpose of leading democrats tu anticipate the republican side of the House as far a8 possible in offering for Incorpora- ton in the bill such amendments as may seem to meet the popular sentiment, ‘The Blair Educational Bi FAILURE OF THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO TAK ACTION UPON IT. Members of the House education committee at- tempted to-day to carry out their plan for dispos- ing of the Blair educational bi. Messrs. Candler, Pennington, O'Donnell, J. D. Taylor, Russell, of Connecticut, and Belden, were present, and waited some time for a quorum. Presently Mr. Caruth, of Kentucky, arrived, making just a quorum. Five democrats were absent. At a previous meeting Mr. Crain, as chairian of the sub committee hav- ing that Inatter in charge, had reported wnat is kKuownas the Crain Lill as a substitute for the Blalr Dill, Messrs, O'Donnell and Russell, republl- can members of tie sub committee, had "reported {ue Blur DIL. As soon as a quorum Was assembled At was proposed to take up tiess reports and act upon them flually in full committee, ‘The proba- Dlilies Were that a vole taken to-day would result in the adoption of the Blair bil Mr, Caruth at once Look the floor, and. by dilatory tactics con- sumed all the Uwe Gnu the houc of adjournment, thus preventing action on the bill This will probably make it Lmpossible vo get he bill before Ue House wt all Uhis session. Capitol Topics. ‘THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAW. ‘The Senate committee on interstate commerce held a long meeting this morning and practically Muished the consideration of a series of amend- ments to the interstate commerce law, the most important 0: Which have already been published, The series will probably be reportea either to-day or to-morrow in Une shape of an original bill, which 1s now belng prepared. ANOTHER URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL. ‘The House committee on appropriations to-day decided to report yet another urgent deficiency ‘This one 1s to provide $450,000 for the inter- revenue service. It will be accompanied by a provision repealing the law Which inakes a perma- heat appropriauion for Uuls service, leaving Wt 1p the qiture to be provided for each year, as are oluer branches of the service. ‘THE CHINESE TREATY IN SECRET SESSION. In secret session to-day, Senator Sherman re- Ported back the Chinese reaty from the Senate committee on foreign relations with tbe recom. mendation of the committee that it be ratified. ‘The committee has made two minor amendments; one providing that the prouibitional features of the treaty sall apply to those Who are now absent from the country, regardiess of any certificates they may hold, and the otuer requires that the classes privileged to return shall only be per. initied to land upon presenting certificates issued subsequent to the present time. Mr. sherman sked that the treaty be taken up to-day, but objection Was made, and It went over, WASHINGTON NEWS AND Goss! ‘To RELIEVE LIBERIAN LABORERS ATPANAMA.—Tho State Department 1s informed that the Liberian government is taking steps for the relief of the Liberian laborers working on the Panama Canal, ‘Who are said to be dying in large numbers. ‘THe PresipENT THANKRD.—Congressman Lawler calied upon the President to-day and thanked him, on bebalf of Chicago, for the honor conferred, by his appointment of Hon, Melville W.Fuller as Chief dustice. The President said he was pleased to tind how universally Well the nomination had been re- ceived, ‘Tum Rerortep REFUSAL OF THE SULTAN oF Mo- nooco,—No information has been received at the State Department in regard to the reported re- fusal of the sultan of Morocco to submit the differ. ences between that country and the United States to arbitration. Secretary Bayard and Assistant Secretary Kives each said Unis afternoon that they id not believe the report, : Bond Offerings To-day. ‘The bonds offered for sale amounted to $775,800, ‘They were as follows: Four per cent coupons, $5,000 at 12637, $25,000 at 1262;, $20,000 at 12634, $100,000 at 126%, $5,000 at 126%, $3,500 at 126%, $20,000 at 12634. Total, $178,500. Registered 4's: $25,000 at 12634, $15,000 at 126%, $200,000 at 1261, and accrued interest, $100 at 126%, $25,000 at 127, $40,000 at 1263g. Total, $305,100. Coupon 434’, $100,000 at 10774, $500 at 10734; total, $100,500, Regist red 44% $11,700 at 1074, $15,000 ut 10034. $100,000 at 187%, $45,000 at 107%; votal, $191,7% ‘rhe Secretary of the ‘Treasury’ this afteruoon accepted the following bonds: $260,100 4’, registered, at $1264; $48,- 500 4's, coupons, at 126}4; $177,200 434’8, regis. tered at 107%; $500 43's, coupons, at 10734. Cae Seeee Local Notes. Amos Sloss, who arrested a citizen and was be- fore the Police Court yesterday, 13 a private in the ‘Marine Corps and not in the third artillery, as re- A private letter from a physician at Bartow, dated April 28, denies the report that there Mra i Murphy, No. 24 Dingman Place, reports het clotiies-iiue robbed of $3. worth of clotues at 3 clock this: 4, 5 Jas, A. Bates, of Woodmont Flats, Iowa Circle, rig Ser inh me ie Reka meine ‘three dresses, and two suits of clothes, LABORERS DEMOLIsHING BUILDINGS MUST BE fies Warteegues Abeta Gane = nice Court to-day with Ubrowing mis- siley in the street. ‘They were em| down house ‘No 1010 ¥ surest, ana wore feat : mT Lf ff Est Hits H F ae 13 et i : i iF Fj i Ip i l Ba 2 z " | i | E Ei i a i i i i i i A PERFECT RACING DAY, terestipg Events for To-day, ‘Yesterday was an ideal day for the horse-racers. Tt rained just enough in the morning to put the track at Ivy City in the best condition of the meet- ing, and before the first race was called thesun Was shining brightly and the air was fresh and invigorating. Those who failed to attend the Faces because of the threatening weather earlier in the day missed an exciting day’s sport. The most exciting events of the day were the victories of Bess in the second race, and Young Duke in the fourth. BEss’ VICTORY, ‘The second race was 1 1-16 miles, and a strong Up was out on Queen of Elizabeth, while Brouzo- marte carried @ good pot of money, As the horses swept past the grand stand those who had placed their money on the little blaca mare were delighted to see her colored jockey pulling her all his strength. He kept her under a strong witi puil_untsl coming into the homestretch he gave er her head and she ‘assed all the ot! ‘who were under the whip, and by a burst of 5} Was an easy winner without having been touched with the whip, YOUNG DUKE Was considered a dangerous horse for the Brent- wood stakes, although Letritia was the favonte, and both Romp and O'Fallon were well backed. ‘There was a long delay in making thestart, during Which O'Fallon was very restive aud fretted a great deal. At the start Vallant took the lead Under the Whip and kept 1t to the three-quarter le, but Letritia and Duke were close be- ind, and soon passed the leader. In the stretch the race was very exciting. Young Duke and Le- tritia ran side by side, but the Duke managed to win by a head. THE ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: First race—Three-quarters of a mile—King Crab, 98 pounds; Mary T, 96; Duke of Bourbon, 100; Harbor Lights, 96; Frank Ward, 113; Palatka, 98; Ban-Box, 111; Maroon, 110, Second race—Natioual Handicap, one and one- eiguth miles—Favor, 120 pounds; Kichmond, 115; Bess, 106; Panama, 16; Lizzie ‘Baker, 105; Spe- cialty, 100; The Bourbon, 98; Le Logos, 103; Vos- burg, 98. ‘ itledtace—Beaven three-year-olds at this meet : le—Langar, 110 pounds; My Own, 105; Aunie , 103; Ranked." icles Fourth race—selling. Thi Amules, 109 tomatice, 92; Golden, Reel, 101; lay out 102; Sam Brows, 115: Leland, '104. UE ies Fifta race—Over hurdles, one and one-quarter miles—Bouero, 139 pounds; Will Davis, 141; John. Henry, 157; Willie Palmer, 136, Cool Breezes at Ivy City, Special Dispatch to the EVENIXG Star: Rack Track, Ivy Cyry, May 2.—The breezes are fresh out here It is coolish in the shade and the hew spring suits uave mostly. sought the comfortable seclusion of overcoats, The crowd is ‘not large yet, but it ig steadily increasing. The proportion of ladies ts large, It 18 am ideal Gay tor ning. Bess Was scratel the second race and Joan Henry in the firth. =) ‘THR BETTING. In the books the betting was as follows: On the first race, Mary T. (Doane), 50 to 1; Duke of Bour- bon (Chureh), 5 to 1; Harbor Lights (Bikle), 100 to ; Frank Ward (Garrison), 3 to 5; Palatka (Pal- mer), 20 to 1; Banbox (Owens), 60 to 1; King Crab (zslersy, 20't0 1; Maroon (Buiylock), 434 to 1. In elon is 5 a td ‘rank Ward sold ior $25 as to-day are J. R. Kelly, J. C. McGt and Lieut Lucien Young. ‘timers, ¥. St. Draney andF, M. i, The First Race. The first race was won by Duke of Bourbon, Frank Ward eecond, Time 1:15}. Mutuals paid 43.35. ‘THE RESULTS OF YESTERDAY'S RACES Were as follows: 13t race—6 furlongs, Mona 1st, Revolt 2d, Mutuels paid $6.85. 2d race—1 1-16 miles, Bess 1st, Brookfield 24, Queen of Elizabeth 3d. Mutuets paid $20.65. 3d race—5 furlongs, Holiday 1st, Bonnie Park 24, Seymour 3d. Mutuels patd $10.00. 4th race— 1 tnile, Young Duke 1st, etritia 2d, Sam. Keene 3d. Mituels paid $29.30. 5th race—€ furlongs, Crichton 1st, Clay Pate 2d, Sequel 3d. Mutuels paid $18.25, ser coin District Government Affairs. THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STEAM KNGD submitted a special report to the Coumis- stoners respecting the manner in which United Slaves licenses are issued to steam engineers, They state tnat in some instances they are Issued to persons who have failed to pass the requisite examination before them, and have refused a license from the District.” Such parties have re- celved an United States license, which under the law relieves them of the necessity of having a Dis- trict license. ‘They also state that licenses are issued to Incompetent persons, and said persons are running plants here. In conclusion the board. State that If the practice 1s conunued the law re- lauing to steam engineers mignt just a3 Well be re- pealed. ‘THINK THE BILL SHOULD BE AMENDED. ‘The Cominissioners have written to Chairman Hemphill that they have no objections to general purposes of HR. Bll 8628 “En «bing trustees to Seil and coavey square 1089 in tue city of Washing- ton, tn the District of Columbia,” Dut suggest Chat before it leaves the comuttted 1t should be amended by providing that the removal of bodies Teferred to in the bill be subject to supervision and direction of the Commissioners of the Dis- Uict of Columbia for ouvious sanitary reasons. BOGUS COUNTRYMEN. ‘The clerk of the Center Market recently wrote to the Commissioners complaining that tne space re- Served for country people at the market was being habitually encroached upon by bogus “country. men.” Yesterday atternoon Commissioner Waeat- ley, who has charge of the matter, had an inte view with Major Moore and instructed him to coufer with the clerk of the Market Co. and prose- Cute ail hucksters trespassing on the space. PERMIT WORK. ‘The Commissioners nave wad under considera- on the method Which shall be followed in the matter of “permit work,” as It 1s styled by ue law, «. ¢., where a person or persons desire to have sidewalk or sewer Work done in front of premises in which they live or on property owned by them, the District furnishing materials and owcers pay: ing for labor. ‘The quesilon wileh had to be de. cided was whether the work should be done and the property assessed for the “compulsory permit system,” or whether to have the interested persons deposit the estimated amount with the collector of taxes to pay for the labor. The former method has recently been tried 4M a few instances on the recommendation of the First Controiler, but in the practical working of (ue system 1t Was found advisable to return to the oriinal method of requiring a deposit in advance. Accordingly, hereafter depusits will be required. Under tne ew appropriation bill which Is now before the House the cost to property-owners for “permit work” will be greatly Increased, as that vill provides that such owners shall pay one-half of the total cost, instead of a at present for the cost of labor, which ofteutimes is less than one- unird or the total, except in sewer work, When It 4s just about one-Half the total cost, ‘ mounong PERT ove were scarce, but very big,” sald Building Inspec- tor Entwisle today. dir. Parker Mana, was granted a permit toerect a fine brick and frame suburban residence on Kalorama avenue at a cost of $20,000, and John Francy to erect one brick welding ‘on Euclid avenue, between 14th street and University Place, at a cost of $15,000. Mra. C. % Burrows was also Seunted. a permntt to build Unree brick aweilings al alley square 317 ab a cost of $2,300. . MISCELLANEOUS, ‘The Commissiouers have written to Chairman Hemphill that they do not deem the incorporation of the United states Loan and Trust Co, of sufm- lent public Interest to permit of itso tion, ‘They further say that tt does not appear that the proposed Incorporators are citizens of the United tat Auditor Petty was the recipient yesterday of a beautiful basket of fowers, composed of fine roses and liiles of the valley, from the teachers of the fourth division of public schools, with whom he has been identified several years. "He was at one bevin President of the Thompson Memorial Associ- ation. ‘The Commissioners on the recommendation of ir2e-quarters of a mile— under the Capt. Symons have granted the Western Union Telegraph Co. a t Lo erect a new line of poles 1m place of the old ones recently destroyed by the orm. Henry R. Miles, the general superintendent of the telegray velephone service, has submit- ted to the Comintssioners a communication rela- Uve to the expense of the telephone service. Robt, Philips, of the committee of the Humane Soctety on drinking fountains, has recommended that the drinking fountain for horses be removed from the nortueast corner of 7th street aud New York avenue and re-erected on either the north or south side of New York avenue, 65 feet east of 7th street, oiler Durham of te appotnument” end qualines: troller Durham ‘appotoument Honor kG. Davis an cobector aud Jus complaint has been made about the of espanegsens, reat ace yards ‘The matter, is considered by the i ‘and it 1s ble that jacate the sireets. "The ‘THE JACKSON DEMOCRATS. Philosophical Remarke from Mem- bors. A Meeting of the Jackson Democratic Assocs tion was held last evening at Endowment Hall, 10th street—Mr. Jas, L. Norris, president, and Mr. 1X. Sardo, secretary. ‘The ‘Were elected to membership: G. T. Smith, jr., Dr. M. W. Leary, J. A. Anadale, J. D. ‘Skidmore, R. H. Steele, R. E Doyle, J. C. Wallach, ‘BM. Wallach, W. H. Weyrich, and R. E. L. White. Mr. A. H, Jackson offered resolutions the call for @ convention of democratic clubs in Baltimore on July4next and providing for the election of delegates thereto, Mr. J, Fred Kelley made ® motion, which was carried, to refer the subject to the executive com- A letter was received trom Gen. A. E. Stevenson membership In the associa OFFiceRS oF THE YRAR. Mr. Norris was re-elected president of the asso clation by a unanimous rising vote. Messrs. Jas. W. Barker and Howard Clagett were elected first and second vice-presidents unanimousiy. For third ‘vice-president Mesara, A. "A. Lipseoub, Chas, Allen and T. V. Noonan were nominated, and the first-named was elected. Dr. Allen was elected fourth vice-president, Mr. N. sardo, who bas Served as secretary for eight or nine years, was re- elected without Opposition, - Mr. 'e. Kirk Wah elected treasurer, and Mr. J. 4. Clarke nan retary. corresponding secretary Fred. Kelley abd Juius kmmner were nominated, and the first-named was elected. 4 QUESTION OF OFFICE. Mr. Jackson moved that the association endorse and recommend Mr. J. A. Clarke for the superin- tendency of the East Capitol station of the City Post OMce. Messrs. Maginnis, ‘Bolseau and others Opposed the motion. W. J. Gary, stating that ‘the position had already been promised to Mr. een Wy ateemyer, oven to lay the motion on ‘Mr. Jackson, that the reason foreigners Were imported to Mill local offices was to be found tm the Want of harmony in the ranks, Mr. Gary’s motion to lay on the table was lost, Mr. Noonan asked why all the boys looking for office did not go to work. “Do you ail,” he said, “want to draw Government pap?” Mr. E. D. Wright sald Mr. Noonan’s remarks were ill-umed. “Mr, Clarke was not asking the Position as a matter of charity, but was exercising right and privilege. The object of the associa- tion Was to ald the in the control of the Government to aid the executive officers tn the selection of proper persons for the offices and to Tecommend men known to be democrats, What is the use of @ base ball and bat unless there is a club bebind it? Why have principles without an Organi zation? The postmaster has the right wo and expects advice, and the association should e THE RIGHT TO AFPLY FOR OFFICE. Dr. Allen derended the rignt of democrats to ap- ply for office, and claimed that republicans should De removed to make room for democrats, Tuey could not expect republicans to carry out demo- cratic policy. 1t Was not charity, but right that was involved, Mr. Noonan said he was not opposed to members holding office, but when s-veral_ democrats were applying for'an ofiee, one should not be singled out and e1 a8 against Ube others, ‘The question was taken on the motion toendorse Mr. Clarke, and it was carried, ‘Transfers of Real Estate, Deeds in fee have been filed as tollows: W. P. ‘Williamson, trustee, to Cornelia Plumiey, pL 9, W. & ©.’s sub Pieasant Piains; $300. Judson T. Cull, trustee, to P. C. Dugan, subs E, F, and pt. G, S25; $F. Le Vogt to’ B. Conroy, pt. 22 og. 41; $1,850. °C. Barr to F. Brinkman, pt. Rig o0 é $050. J. EK Putnam w H. Hi. Wells, pt. 1, 1, Le Droit Park; J. ¥. Waggaman to RE Morris, lots 17 ‘wo 30, ‘sq. 1049; $31,000. S.A. Drury to John P. Miller, lot 21, bik. 9, Le Droit Park; $4,000. W.S. Mayer to Geo, Pre pL 4, ‘Sq. 239; $4,012.50. Charles 0. Brown to M. Par- Kor, lois 14 and 15, sq. 280; $—. MM. Parker to Elizabeth Brown, same pro) 3%. J. 8. Ed- Wards et al, trustees, to C. W. King, sub N 5, sq. 903; $2,400, C. W. King to Anna C. Miner, part do.; $2,200, Mary J. Snowden to James Lewis, lot 10, biock 4 Ivy City; $350. E. C. Cutter to Martha J. Coston, lot 11, biock 4, Smith Farm; $14,000. J. D. Langhorne to D. King, sub W aud’ part G, sq. 161; $7.000._ A. K. Hughes to David King, partsud ¥ and part 7, do.; $8,250. J. A. Gleason to Anna 'T. Hopperton, sub 36, sq. 774; $—. J. J. Purman to D. W. ©, Brodhead, lot 10, viock 11, Meridian Hil; $2,030. W. L Curner to Amos L. Wood, sub 137, sq. 518; $7,500. sot OS A New Cuurcn was organized at Hillsdale, D. C., ou Monday evening, known as the Providence Bapust church. It grew out of a mission Sunday school, The officers are KE, Winfleid, H. Sinith, D, Gales and C. Beverly, and 8. Taylor, superinten- dent of the Sunday School, scBesinnes wate cl ‘THE WAGGAMAN GALLERIES. —It will be seen by the advert.sement tn the amusements column that the large and attractive Waggaman collection of pictures and ceramics will be open Uo tue public o-morrow and each of the following four Tours- days in May. As the slight admission fee required is to be devoted to charitable purposes, visitors bot only give themselves a fue cutertaloment, but aida Cause at the same Ume, Wesr Vincixta DeMockaTs.—A permanent or- ganization of the West Virginia Democratic AS- Soclation Was effected last evening. Officers were elected as follows: President, J. 8. Milier, Com- missioner of Internal Revenue; vice-presidents, first district, Benjamin Miller;” second district, Judge Joun Blair Hoge; third district, Frank Park? fourth district, Wm. C: Van Meter; Secretary, We W. Trail; corresponding secretary, Capt. Charles Bridges; treasurer, J. D. Moler, “A committee of tive, consisting of Judge Hoge, H. G. Armstrong, J.D. Moter, Matthew Manning ana John Harring: tou, Was appointed to draft a constitution, Jas, Beller, H. G. Armstrong and Chas. Scuoppert were appolited a Hnance committee abd Geo, P, Sar- gebt Was made sergeantat-arms, evtcot on am Porowac FRUIT-Growsns.—The Potomac Fruit Growers’ Association inet List evening at the resi- dence of Dr. c, A. V, Hartleben, 1013. 14th strect noriuwest. Dr, D. 3. Lamb, president, presided. 3.1 Mocreary, esq. read ag orginal pom, Walch, Was greatly enjoyed by the large uudicnce pres. ent. “The musical and literary program was the best of the season, to wit: Cornet Sulo_ by Master Willis H, Keynolds recitaiiou by Nrs M. S. Beal, solo by Mr, F.C. Miller, humorous recitations by Prof. A. P. Haupt, solo by Miss Maggie G. Camp- bell with violin obitgatto by Mr. Sargent Elliott, recitations by Mrs. M. A. Naylor and chorus by the Harmony Choral Society, composed of some ‘ttecn young ladies and gentlemen, led by Mr. F. 2. Miller. 1 accompaniments were Sirs Hatue Boyd” J eee Tar Cincvs Iv Town.—Between close-packed Tanke of caludrem and sauite Barnum's circus parade slowly wound its way through the princi- Dal etreets this morning, the golden chariots git. tering 1m the sunlight, the hed mirrors re- Recling thousands of radiant faces, and the num erous adding thelr music’to sweil the neral gorgeousness Of the great gala occasion, ‘he parade Was a highly creditable one, notable especially for the freshness of ail the trappings, the brilliancy of the gilt on the chariots, the good condition of the horses, camels, and elephants and the large number of cages of Wild animals witn the tamers riding inside, all in full view. ‘ihe gilded tableaus of tales dear to the hearts of the children pleased the Uttle people especially. The Circus tents are pitched at 9th and $ streets, where two exhibitions, afternoon and evening, are to be given to-day and to-morrow. a ALLEGED YOUTHFCL HOUSEBRRAKERS.—In the Police Court this ‘Charies, Fegan, Third street and Virginia avenue, on the Right "of April 25. It was vestified Ubat there ‘Were stolen about 30 cents and thirty three-cent besides some tobacco and cigars, Detective Hlorae testined that ‘Welsh was artestea for drunk, and he acknow: PUNISHED FoR Break WERS IN Fiot and Harriet Panxs.—Del Grigsby Delaney, small girls, stood in the dock of ‘the Police Court this morning, charged with ‘Mowers: in the ot 1nte sirecs and Pennsylvania ave. pum doctor. ee -The a a con fot 2G tik 300 bales & Nay tor 3-5 9, erry rudige Cox. To-day, Ambier agt. Whipple; reference to J. J. Jonson, special auditor. Imsatt agt, Witasatt; G @. Benjamin appulnted guardian ad tem POLICE CouRT—Judge Sneli. Today, Thomas Sutton, disorderly conduct; Richard Brown, fast driving: collat or 15 days, eral forfeited. George Edwards, profanity; do. Hays Shorter and Harry Wulte, trespass; do, ‘Mat thew Butler, do; do. “George Ps ne, disorder’ conduct; $5 or 15 days. Janes colored, carrying @ revolver; Alexandria Affairs. Reported for Tux Evgxixo Stan: A LIVELY NigHT.—List night, Golden Light of Good Templars held t literary and’ musical exercises at the room; the Christian Association antiversary ‘meeting’ took | place; the Women’s ChrisUan Temperance Union Met at the house of Dr. F. Bechsel; Rev. Mr. Joves and Rev, Mr, Diaz held a’ missiouary meeting at the Baptist Church; the Alexaudria Drum Corps Was oui in full force, and an alarm of fire called Out the engines, so’ that when the Washington Fire Veterans came down tuey found the main Streets Uhronged and the town Tull of lite. DELEGATE TO TUE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.— ‘The democratic county couvention will meet to- nignt at Walker school-house ta Alexandria county to elect a delegate to the Norfolk conven- tion. “Commonwealtu's Attorney Clements, Who was by his friends tor the nomination, declines to run. It is understood that Mr. Frank ‘Hume will be selected as delegave by a vove sub- ‘Stantially unanimous. ‘Tuk Wasuixoron Visrrons.—The Veteran Fire Association, with the Wasbil Drum Paid a visit to this city last night and rere guests at the Friendship Veterans’ May ball. ‘The Wash- ington Veterans marched through the s reets, at tracted considcrab.e attention, were greeted With fireworks, &c., and were handsomely entertained. ‘The bail, under tue management of Messra. Butts, Chichester, Grady, Hawersiey, Padgett, Shuman ‘and Webster, was quite a success. CHRISTIAN’ ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY. — The Young Men’s Christian Association celevrated 18 Uhirty~Afth anniversary at the M. EB. church last nighi, President Uuier presiding. Prot H. K. Field the music, aud (he Well-known vocalist, Miss Jeunie Evans, rendered a solo. All the evan- gelical pas‘ors oi the city Wok part in tbe exer- cises, and Rev, Dra, Dyolt, Vance and Young de- lvered addresses. ‘Norsa.—The, Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Co, organized to-day with F. E. Corbett president, and A.A. Warfield secretary. Among the directors ‘are Samuel H. Bacon and 'T. D. Boud, of Washing- ton.—Chas King and A.W. Deani have been chosea wardens; W. W. Parker, convention dele- gate, and J. T. Cox, alternate, “by Grace church Yesiry.—Two White infants, apparenuy Uwins, wore found exposed on Queen street near Ube court-bouse yesterday, and afver an examination by Corouer Powell, who decided that Une iniants had been born alive and had ied of negiect, Wey were buried uy Undertaker Wheeler at, ie ex- nse of he cily,——F. P. Madigaa, of W: eeu here iaaking @ Canvas in id of tue tures Awericas exposition, —A building lot 20 feet by $0 0a cibon siruot near Lee, bas ueon purchased by Mra. Dean trom J. 7.” Hill at $225. Next ‘Tuesday will be registration day bere.—ine Alexandria Light Intautry will take part in the Confederate memortal service at Norfolk on the 16. tustan.—The Misses Dugan ave bougut for $400 a dwelling and lot on Royal street uear rrincesa—The funeral of Mr. Jas. L Mills a well-known bricklayer, took p.ice Unis evening frow his late home on Duke strect near Lee. — Political Notes. ‘The Michigan second disirict republican con- Venton Was held at Adrian yesterday, when dele gates to the state convention were cuosen, In structed by formal resolution to use every udnor- able means to compass Uke BoMinalion of General Alger at Chicago, Solar asucard from, the delegates elected to the Virginia couventioh are eltner for binine or Sherman, with here aud Ubere oue for otuer pos sibie candidates. The Wise delegates ure geuer- ally opposed to Sherman, and will number prob- abiy 150 to 200 of te couvention of 700. ‘The frst aud second democratic conventions oi New Hatnpsuire yesterday selected Gieveland delegates W tne uational couvention. In the Cailiornia republican state convention yesterday afternoon, 1Uwas resolved to refer ail Fesolutions to Une’ proper commitiees. ‘This Signives Laat an Uupleuged delegation Will be sent Ww Cuicago. ‘The second Massachusetts district republican couvenuion yesterday elected Wai. H. Bent, of ‘Taunton, and Eben L. Kipiey, of Higham, deie- gates Wo (he watioual conveuued. No prevereaces Were expressed. ‘The Arkansas labor convention instructed dele- ates lo the uational convention to vote ford. A. Strecter, Of lunols, for president, and 1. V, Powderis, for vice-president. ‘The WiScousin dewocratic stave central commit- tee elected John L. Miicuell, of Miuwaukee, to T-present Wisconsia in Lae national committee, vice Win. F. Vitus, resigned. Dr. Simmons’ Big Bill. ‘HE ENTERS SUIT AGAINST THE TILDEN ESTATE FOR $140,000. From the New York Star, ‘The trustees aud executors of the will of the late Samuel J. Tilden are just now busily defending another suit brought against the estate of the Sage of Greystone. This Ume it is Dr. Chas E. ‘Simmons, of No. 742 Lexington avenue, who wants aslice of the estate, The suit is for the sun of $140,000, which he asserts is que him for Sioual services rendered Lo Mr. Tilden. Tne ex- ecutors, however, are not wuling wo pay the physician, and are consequentiy the Sull with the greatest persistency. Bolu sides seem eager for tue combat, 0 it has been deter iiued 10 bring the case to trial on the fall calen- dar. Ivis stated by parties interested in the sult that the Wife of Dr. Sunmons Was a relative of Mr. iilden, and contidently ex; to receive some recognition under his Will. Her expectations were doomed to disappoinunent, During Mr. Tilden's long and tedious iliness, covering a pertod of mauy Years, Dr. Summons was With him most of the Ume.” He now proposes to prove all tis, and wt $0 much per visit. brings 1D a oa Brsisgee ‘Many Of the-€ Visits, it 1s alleged "position, were of a social nature. Dr. simmons, Lowever, says that itJs purely a business matter, and that the suit ts brought for professional services only. ——————— Mumec.' Diss Debar’s Family. From the Louisvi.le Courier-Journal. Frot. Salomon, the father of the woman Mme, Diss Debar, who has been the subject of such un- enviable notoriety in New York lately, built a house in Harrousburg, Ky., 80 large that it was called “Solomon's Temple,” tn which she was born, ‘The property was afterward bought by Gov. Ma- ‘The Truly Greatest Show on Earth, From the Detroit Free Press. A Syracuse paper speaks of the liberality and Public spirit of the street car company there. If ‘Syracuse has got a curiosity of that sort she ought Lo advertise it with free hand and for ex- Gurion traina, “Iisa greater thing than a live very baa “Tay I hat der pleasure of to dance mit you, Mees Miss Bordéea—“T'm very sorry, Herr Bummerzim- —s Dut my card ls quite awd — a eee i 5 fe | eek i pe E f f says E i i Fi ty ie Ae ay : i : i 4 i Musvissippran of March 27, alluding to the Hamtl- ton Arial, then tn progress in Brandon, sald im ect: “Gen, Wirt Adams, a witness for the defense, testined as to Hamlion’s character. The i cught toremeuber that character, like Charity, ‘should begta at nome.’ ain, On April 3: “Neilie Dinkia’s testimony for the state bas been impeached, but she has this advantage of Gen. Wirt Adams, a Wituess for Ube defcuse | she never We ceruifcates and Was forced, aller ach wy whey bern published @ year, to admit Uhey were And again yesterday: “People who do not receive the New pian regulariy will Temewoer (hat since we exposed the ty Of Gen. Wirt Certificate Adams the post-office ts endeavoring to wreak its Spite again paper in every possible way. Tus paper bas Lo be 1b cae post-oftioe about a halt a sooner than ublical here, Orit is made to le over for another wail TUT strange how mad some men will get when tue plain Lruth ts told about them in print, and yet Unis paper is feeling remarkably weil.” The Republican Campaign. MEMBERS OF TRE NATIONAL LEAUUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULT TOGETHER. ‘From the New dork Herald, to-day. ‘Youny repubiicaus are preparing for the coming Dattie. Great work is expected for the Grand Old Party from the National Republican League, ‘Which was formed bere last full. It 1s composed of the campaign clubs of the various states, and ts sald to have gained a membership of 500,000 to (000,000 within four montus. An important of the executive commit. tec of the was beid yesterday al the Cole man House. President Foster, of Unis city, except kod Nevada, was represen reports were Seived, either ‘verbully oF by etic trom ail the states that ve buen unganized. Abul weveuteen — = — 77 oamers trem aimee ODL Blake: a good cheer and al ing ‘a walk-over tor. tue Presidential republican candidate, whoever he may be. No one liked to t would be In fact, if he Sat down upon, for One of Lhe articles of Uhe league consuitution probibits the at any Ume of the Dame Of any cane Gidate tor aby office. ‘The league is Dound by tron- clad rules to boow men alter iuey are nominated al regular conventions. The seventeen delegates at heart were for sevens teen candidates, Those trow Michigan favored Alger; toe Olio men tougut Joun Suerman about right; tue New York delegates “cottumed” Went on taiking *: avorite son” of tuelr own States, paid a leading deiegate, “it ts all Blaine When you come right down to it. "There are, Wo OB sure, some tifteen or (wenty possible candidates im Lue fleid who Will stay Were if Blaine does not Want Uhe nouinatlon, If laine will run Cause Miteen oF twenty candidates will drup out of skght like Shooting slam I have WIth representative republicans from ail over tue Union abd they say Che same Untng. Here in New York state Deper 48 second cholce—Blaine has tbe call Tuls le the exact siluacion everywhere, and Lue man Who SAYS IL IS NOL does Hot Know What he 3s taiking about. If Bialve stays out it would be nip a tuck, in my opinion, between Depew and Shermat, Altaough Uiey did mot talk about cand! tates tue execuulve cominitice talked business for hours, ‘The main purpoye of the meeting was to formulate some plan oi Wuited action for tbe campaign. The League Wili meet in Culcago right atter Ube con- Venton, o hurrah for the ticket and begin the Datlie. "The executive commitiee feit dat It was ecessary Wo Lave some sort of «program to lay Delore the clubs of Lue Various states, hence Ube consu.tation Yesterday. New York reports a totab Of 228 cubs. “The couinitiee have determined tO make New York the best organized state in the Union. Lilinois promises to be We banner state of Fepubiican clubs, (uere being about Ove hundred clus already organized, In West Virginia 130 clubs have been organized. Iowa prowl-nd Ww have 500 clubs by Ube Ume Ube state Convention meets, by (oe Ume Lae Convent.ou meets tu Chicago there Will be 5,000 clubs representing Dearly # million of members, 8. It tg announced that tne Pennsyivania Teduced its dividend trom 6 Lo 5 per ceut and it Will at once cul down Its suop duce Its operatiug expeuses Lo Lae lowest: bie igure. The action is prompud by the falling off in Cue earnings of Lue road. Two buadred and filly Carpenters went out on strike at Ni rk, N. “Jes canine olcls os Sebati Gan. pea ew at puplight, and MARKIE BURROWS—POWFRS. On May 1 1888, st the souage by the Kev. Fatuer Koon!: SUOBERT BUR eo HATTIE POWERS, both of Weet We WUBDEMANN—STARKWEATHER Ou 1888, a: the Church of the 1: ty ‘ee ers a ee ‘weather, ad pire. Tuesday, May 2, 1588, at 2:50 am. GRSERE 03 Tncegay, & rata siakwie ACRES (uaughter of Sarah qzuneral Briday Say ‘(2 30 p.m. from the resi- deuce of ber moter, 133 Ket. uw. > May 2, 1888, wevouty two years. May be rest iu ‘May ath, sees POLE pena. May 1, 1888, at half rest On Ts le 1 at . ParnicK POLEY, w seveuty-clebth year on at th sfrornoon, from st Toerses Church: “Prishds ase to ited to attend. * HANEGAK Ou May 1, 1888, at 10 30 o'clock pan, ELIZABELH & HANEGAK, of Lenten. : NS. On Mi i, April 30, 1S8H, at 2: ope a Bradt SS 53 We itched and waited by her, < sul abe id stay. But the wently whispered, TU bear wom away. 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