Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1888, Page 5

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Suffering fou an attack of luineas which bad not ely reduced my strength, but brought on extypme «xhaustion, from inability to appropriate food, I tried the eilects of the Genuine Jobaun Huff's Malt Extract, @ winewiasaful threo times a day. Its use was followed ty'matwed eects 1. Food, wich bad heretotore been fuuud to pase the shimeniary canal uncuanwed, diz wested properly. 2. ‘There appeared. au increased bwer of evolving sutmal heat sud storing up fat. “Peverec? intatione, The wemuine baste nicustare “thers are worthless unstst JOHANN HUPT, Bern and Vienna, New York Office: 6 Barciay st. ja3-tuthes Mar Aprurxa Par Nucor SAYS OF THE KECAMIER PREPARATION Carey Nos Cast1x, Oct. 1: Tmust repeat once more my belief that there never has been avything equalled in merit to the Recamier Preparations, my skim is eo immensely improved by ‘their use. It has grown so smooth and so fair that 1 need not tread old age while these magic inventions of Yoursexist. Oct. 31.—I use Cream, Balm and Lotion every day of my lifeand could not exist comfortably without them, Recauier Soap also is perfect, I thought ‘other soaps good, but 1 had uever tried the Recamier. I shall never use any other. It far surpasses all Toilet Seapa London, Dec.—I hear the Princess of Wales is de- lighted with the Recamier Preparations. I sbail cer- tainly recomend them to Her Royal Highness when I Rext see her. I send you an autograph letter to inclose to the Princess of Wales, Later, from Spain.—I cannot tell youhow anxious I am to do all I can for the Iteli every one here in Spain done for we. I have spoken to the Queen about them, snd when I get to South America I hope to finds letter from you, telling me how I can best serve you there. Ido want to help you. for 1am convinced your Kecamier Preparations are the greatest boon ever invented. Lavuid not conifort- ably endure a day without them. ADELINA Parr Nicourst. 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All the “ugers’ Groups,” JAMES No. 816 Chestut my13 ‘Johann Hof” on the ucck of every bottle All | 2d EDITION. Lat ans The Sl THE METHODIST CONFERENCE. The Heport on Equalization of Lay and Ministerial Delegates Adopted. New York, May 19.—The breach between the ministerial and lay delegates in the general Meth- odist conference, occasioned yesterday by the Fecommendations of the committee on ministerial and lay delegates concerning the equalization of Tepresentation, was healed to-day. rhe taking up of the report of the committee on which the conierence was at a deadlock when the time for adjournment came yesterday was by unanimous ‘consent. A ministerial delegate demanded that the vote ‘be taken by orders and the laymen got back at the preachers by calling for the yeas and nays. No one was in doubt as to What the result of this would be, but when Dr. J. M. Buckley, who yesterday spoke against thé adoption of ‘the report and voted in favor of Dr. ueal’s substitute, voted “aye” there went up a Muuriaur Of surprise. Several others of the minis- terial phalanx, Who yesterday voted against the port followed Buckley's lead and voted for its ption. ‘The result was that the report was a adopted—a majority of both orders voting In favor of it, | ‘The vote Was as follows: Ministerial dele- gates favoring It, 157; opposed, 114; lay delegates Tor, Lz1; against, 24. Dr. KFnett moved to have a report offered by hitm on Friday taken from the table and referred 10. Special committee. Tis resolution provides for the appointment of ‘a committee to determine What fs the constitution of the church and suggest Such changes therein as they find necessary. Dr. Hunt tuen offered an amendment suggesting the division of the conference into separate houses, Which was carried. The conference then took up the order of the day, which was the consideration of the report of the Conunittee on Episcopacy on the missionary bishopric. BISHOP TAYLOR A TRUE BISHOY. ‘The Rev. W. H. Olin, of Wyouing, the chairman of the cominitiee, read'the report. It wasa lengthy @ocument and deait with the question whether Bisop Taylor, of the African mission, 13 & true bishop or not. It plainly said that a mission- ary bishop is a Bishop in the true sense of the term. Aiter a lengthy explanation the committee offered the following resolutions: 1. That a missionary bishop is a bishop elected for @ specified foreign-mission field with ty) epis- copal powers, but with episcopal jurisdictibn lim. ved to the foleign-mission field for which be was elected. 2. That a missionary bishop 1s not in the mean- the discipitne a general superintendent. 3. ‘That a missionary bishop 1s not subordinate to the general superinitendents cr any of them, but Js amendabie for his conduct to the General Con- ference as Is a general superintendent. 4. That the election of a missionary bishop _car- Tes With It the assignment to a specifled foreign mission Neld, and that a missionary bishop cah- not be made general superintendent except by a district election to that effect. 5. That a missionary bishop, his Jurisdiction being in a foreign mission tleld, should “receive bis support frou the missionary society, as sald funds have been coutributed to susiain the workers of the chureh ia Its foreign mission flelds, 6. That paying the salary of a missionary bishop from the funds Of the missionary society does not duninish or in any way affect his status as a bishop. That @ missionary bishop should in his feld co-operate with the Ifssionary society of the church in the same way that a general superin- tendent co-operates tn the foreign mission fleid over which he las episcopal charge. Each of the resolutions was voted on in turn. In & Very short tme the first resolution was almost unanimously adopted, Kesolution 3, after much debate, was amended so as to give bishops coordinate authority in the mission fields. The amendment was passed by a vote of 197 to 165. ‘The resolution Providing for the support of bishops also oc- casioned inuch discussion. The recommendations of the committee that the missionary bishop be paid out of the missionary rund, were op. posed on the ground that all bishops shouid be equal, and that being equal, performing the same labors, all should be paid from the same fund. An ainendiment therefore was offered pro- viding for the payment of missionary bishops’ Sularies from the episcopal fund ‘as is te rule with other bishops. The amendment was adopted. ‘The time was extended to permit the conference to finish its con- Sideration of the report of the committee on Eplscopacy, and the following resolution was jaid on the table, and the remaining resolutions Were unanimously adopted. ‘The preambie, how- ever, Delug Inhartoonious with Ube resolutions as adopted, Was laid upon the table until the report Was adopted asa Whole aud then It Was recom- mitted to the committee. After the reading of a greeting from the Cé nial General Assembly of the Presbyterian Feciprocating the greeting of the Geuer: ehce Sent yesterday the conference adjo Death of a French Author, Loxpox, May 19.—Charies Monselet, the French writer, is'dead. ten- - Sentenced to Death. Jersey Crry. May 19.—Henry Ebert, con- victed of the murder of his wife, Was to-day sen- Venced to be hanged on July 1%. cee From Wall Street To-day. New York, May 19, 11 a.m.—The stock market opened quite dull Uiis morning, but first. prices were generally from +; to \ per cent above last night's final fizures. A drooping tendency became poarent in the early dealings, however, and the Grangers, New England, and iiehmond and West Point were positively Weak, the last-mentioned losing * percent. The downward movement was of short duration, however, and the losses were more than regained, with the exception of the stocks mentioned, wiitie Missouri Pacific displayed marked strength, advancing one per cent. Prices afterward reacted slightly, Dut at 11 o'Clock the market was dull and stewty, at simall | fractions better than first fiZures. Reading and St. Paul were very active, and while there was & quiet trading In Richmond 2nd West Polut, New England, Missourt Pacific, Union Pacific, Lacka- Wanua, ‘and Northwesterd, the rest of ‘the list Was extremely dull aud Without movement or feature of any sort. a ixteen Stores Burned. Wartacksvne, Ont., May 19.—An entire block of sixteen stores was burned tls morning. ‘The oss Is $40,000; Insurances, $25,000. Found with His Throat Cut. New Yors, May 19.—An unknown woman was this morning found in the celler of a house jn Mul- berry street with her throat cut trom ear to ear, Oue of the lodgers in the house is suspected of having committed the murde Who Wrote Bou! DON, May 19.—The Times’ correspondent at Paris say3 in relation to Gen, Boulanger’s book and to certain statements that the mllitary writer Barthelemy is the author of the book, that the Latter aduits by bis silence the authorsiip of the publication, ——.__ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. ‘The following are the opeuing and closing prices of the New York Stock wire to Corson and. Name | farkets as reported by apecial Siacariuey. 1419 Patrece Name) O Oregon Traus.| 2 1297) Pacthe Maul..”| 2 109E 109% Peo, Dec. &E.) is tS 45% 45% Dake Do., pref, Ene. Hocking Vai ot, Paul... 1k Ceae do. yiet Kan & Tox. St.Poul wei i Lake Shore. Lexas& Fac Los Nasi Umion Pac.” Mianbattan.-. Dio. Fac... Seika Gent BY. Come-.2. 106. The Washington Steck Exchange. ‘The following changes from yesterday's quotations on the Washington Stock Exchange are noted to-day ©. 5. 44s, 1801, coupons. 1077, bid, 108! U. Baie, 1591" be 106 #, 1892, curren: 20-year iuud, 5p. €., iN, et ed. Metropolitan Kaiiroad Me aaked. North Capitol aud © Stre Washington Gas 0% bid, 40 rance, 37 National Lig bid, 81 aaked. Corco- 3 asked.” Columbia Insur- B ran Inenrance, ance, 12% bid, 12%, asked. Riggs Insurance, 8 bid, Sy asked Washington Market stock, 14” bid Washiucton Marxet bonds, 115% bht Waakington Brick Machine, 100 vid, 182% asked, “Netioual Metropolitan Bank, i94 bid, 196 asked. Fariuers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of "Georgetown, 103, bid, T6N% seked. Citizens’ Tez Besr SPRING MEDICINE a TARRANTS a SELTZER APERIENT. [BE MOST EFFICACIOUS STIMULANTS TO sicite the appetite ace ANGOSTUKA BITTERS, Prepare by Dr J. G. B Siewert & Sons Beware of Cvunterteite. “Ask for the genuine artic. 1 Aud this sccounts for their recom- DOCTORS mending BENSON'S PLASTER as superior to all other external reme- dies for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, KNOW A Chest Pains, and other symptoms of sreronching yarumcats. They sine prescribe it for Rheumatism, Seiat- GOOD THING ica, Lumbago, Backache, and Kidney Afections. They slways specify mylt BENSON'S in ordering or buying. Recond National” Bat Telephone Company, peat and, Powottac ‘Telephoue Go sated, “ME. SaHisctiie Chiat. ob — Raltimere Marketa BALTIMORE, Mp., May 19.—Virvinia sizes, con- A Ps ast die coupons Uaw: dor ~ 65%; North CSivitns alten, cia. 12 3 BALTIMORE, Mm, May 19. — Cotton stexdy— fdutinig. 10310) f inactive, but firm Wset Moouthern. dull Faia VsalvU: Loneberrs, 9al0l, } to be deemed proved. —— THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. Various Matters Considered by the Body ia Philadelphia To-day. ‘PrILaDELrata, May 19.—In the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church this morning discussion of the report of the committee of education was resumed, and Rev. Dr. Lawrence, of Biddle Uni- ina, invoked the consideration governor warmly in favor’ of, pensions for favor mntnisters disqualified and long service, Rev, Dr. G Cincinnath, submitted the report of the executive committee of the nt committee on the centenary fund for ministerial relief. It showed very favorable in the work of raising an endowment Of $1,000,000 for this purpose. A supplementary report of the permanent com- mittee of arrangements for the one hundredth meeting of the general assembly was read by the stated clerk. "It recommended the appoint~ ment of a committee to consider all matters in relation to the proposed reliet fund. The statement of the treasurer was submitted as part of the report. It showed that 50 far more than $500,000 had been supscribed. Dr. Heckinan addressed the assembly upon the important part tue Presbyterian Church had taken in the support of the mi and referring to the many difficulties the miulgters and missionaries encountered, said the Way many of them managed to live was just $5.Supermatural ag the support ofthe ‘children of in jus frou, w manna from heaven, hele ee Rev. Dr. Nicl bishop of the Reformed Epis- copal Church, was, at the conclusion of Dr, Heck- man’s address, invited to a seat upon the platform by 4 unanimous vote of the assembly. AS Bishop ‘Nicholson greeted Moderator ‘Thompson the mei- bers Of the assembly rose, ‘RYPOCRITES IN FULPIT AND PEWS. Rev. Dr. Geo. P. Hays, chairman of the com- mittee on ministerial’ relief, made a very vigorous speech in advocacy ‘ot the cente- nary fund, When he ‘aaid that there were not a few rites in the pulpit, the assembly ‘broke in. a laugh; whew Le. "added that there were also many’ more bypocrites in the pews, and that he did not see why they should'at be’ calied upon to support those in the its, there was a roar of applause, Dr. Hays concluded with an earnest ap peal fur the endowment cause, and the assemb! Unanimously adopted the recoinmendations of the committee, Just before the aajournment the assembly, on motion of Elder J. H. Baldwin, of Pittsburg, voted to return to the donor a breastpin which a young jady in & Western state, tis orphan daughter Of @ missionary, had sent as her contri- bution for ministerial relief, the members of the assembly agreeing to subscribe $1 apiece tn lieu of e gift. THE ‘Heed’s Speech, “Here 1s another unshotted gun” called “the Markets of the world.” The markets of the world. How broad and cool these words are! They stretch from the _ frozen regions of the northern pole across the blazing tropics to the ice-bound shores of the antarctic continent. All this we can have if we will but give up the little handsbreath called the United States of America. What arethese markets of the world? To hear these rhetoricians declaim, you would imagine the mar- kets of the world a Vast Vactlum,:waiting Ul now for American goods to break throligh, rush Ln, and fill the yearning void, ‘Does Your mouth water over the prospect? What market do you give up for all this? Where Is the best market in the world? Where ‘tue people have the most money to spend. Where have people the most money to spend? Kight here im the United States of America after twenty- seven years of protectionist rule. And you are asked to give up such a market ‘for for the markets of the world. Way the | history of such a transaction was told twenty- four hundred years ago. It 1s classic. You will find it in the Works of Aesop, the tabulist. ‘Onee there Was a dog. He was a nice little dog. Nothing the matter with him except a free-trade ideas in his shoulder’ of succulent mutton. By and by he came to a stream bridged by a plank. He trotted long, and, looking over the ‘side of the plank, he saw the markets of the world, He dived for them. A minute after ue Was crawl- ing up the bank the wettest, the sickest, the nastiest, the most muttonless dog that ever swam. ashore,” a AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY, Capitol Topics. LADIES ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE. ‘Notwithstanding the objection of Mr. Guenther ‘that the families of members ought not to be per- mitted to come upon the floor of the House unless other ladies waiting at the doors were admitted also, a large number of ladies were admitted be- fore Mr. Reed had finished hisspeech. Forty or nity ladies occu Seats on the democratic side of the House. The fans and gay bonuets gave the floor the appearance of the orchestra at un opera | performance, MR. GILES DENIES. Mr. Giles, Of Massachusetts, says that Mr. Com- ‘stock did not accuse him of attending free-love conventions ip the discussion before the subcom- Iniltee of the House commitice on omices and post-10uds yesterday, but charged that he (Giles) ‘Was a graduate Of free-love conventions, and tis Was denied. Mr. Gilles says he has occasionally attended certain so-called free-love convenuons, | and been Instructed thereby, but is not “a gradu ale” of them, i SE ‘Two Brilliant Oratorical Efforts. THE SPEECHES OF MESSRS. M’KINLEY AND BRECKIN- XIDOK IN THE HOUSE YESTERDAY. At the close of Mr. McKialey’s eloquent speech yesterday, the House went wild with enthusiasm. ‘The republicans cheered with ali their might and democrats even Joined in congratulating him. Mr. ‘Seott, with whom he had a sharp tilt during the Speech, was among the first to shake hands with bum. ‘This Was the great speech on that side of the question, The greatest democratic speech so far was to follow at once,—that of Mr. Breckinridge, of Ken- tucky. Mr. Breckinridge 1s the orator of the dem- oeralle side. His speech has been looked forward to ip and out of Congress, The galleries of the House, which were crowded ‘beyond their seating capacity during tne able speeches of Messrs. Randall and McKinley, were still further ‘strained when the Kentuckian began to speak,and several hundred people in the corridors found it impossible to get where they could hear, The speech came fully up to the expectations of the public—which were placed Ligh—and the galleries often joined in the bursts or applause. At the close of Lue speech three cheers went up from the Hoor and from the galleries, Every member arose from his seat and tuere Was a general rush to seize the orator’s hand. It was several minutes betore the chairman could make himself heard and the attention of haif a dozen members, that the committee inight rise and a recess be taken, The Courts. Equity Court.—Judge Cor, ‘To-day, Muth agt. Stott; certain claims ordered Cxnuinat Covrt—Judge Montgomery. Today, Robert Berkiy, housebreaking; sen- tenced U0 Albany two years. ‘Theodore N. Hanay, larceny from person; do. four years. John Mar- low, absault with intent to rape: one year, Benj, Pollard, housebreaking; three years, Bob Burdette on Politics. ‘THE HUMORIST GIVES A LITTLE ADVICE TO ASPIRANTS. From the New York Star. Yes, my son, I know the political fever has already commenced, and tt will grow hotter with the weather; but don't you meddle with politics. When you go into politics, as I am grieved to see you have already done to the extent of ruining two suits of clothes with Kerosene oll and the coat of your stomach with whisky—it would be inuch better for You to-day, socially, morally, physically aad fnanclally, bad you drunk tie Kerosene and poured the whisky o¥er your clothes, although your patriotic ‘exhilaration would ‘have suifered—but when you go into real polities, When you triumph, ‘triumph Gously, magnanimously, iy. But when the hour of defeat comes, as come it will, le advise you to “die easy.” Don’t kick. Don't struggle after you are dead. | It distorts tue countenance, contracts the limbs, lends the features a hideous expression of agony’ and hate, And terrifies the mourners, When your time comes, “aie easy.” Don’t kick against manifest desuny. Remember that it 1s hard to fight the fates, Now, When I read the returns after @ certain election Chat affected me rather personally, 1 my handsome form down in calm, thoug! ful, resignation, I closed my eyes and ‘folded my habds on my bosom and remained passive and quiet, and there wasn’t a prettier republican re. mains" im all this land than lamented subsertber. It took @ state of sublime com} at last, and see how much kept anticy the resurrection. triumphant democrat blew Uhougat it was the trumpet briel, and Jumped up in their; yraueing around, and fi Tote feng wit Delleve in pluck, my viding faith in iz ff i Fi ze “3 Ge Eff i i i | ee 28 FE i i i FE D. C. BAPTIST PUGLICATIONS, ‘The Right of the Society to Revise the ‘Scriptures Questioned, AN INTERESTING QUESTION RAISED AT THR CLOSE OF ‘THE ANNUAL MEETING TO-DAY—THE ADDRESSES ‘TO-DAY — REV. DR. HATOHER WANTS TO GET ‘HEALTHY-LOOKING AND WELI-PAID COLFORTEURS AT WORK—TRE ELECTION OF OFFICERS, “You would hardly think that there were four ‘thousand Baptists in the city,” remarked Presi- dent Crozer, ofthe American Baptist Publication Society, as he smiled upon the very small audience assembiedin Calvary Baptist church when the Publication Society was called to order for its second day’s session, at half past 9 o'clock this morning. During the morning, however, many tardy Baptists strolled in, and the church was well filled, ‘The morning sessions are devoted almost entirely to business relating to the administration of the affairs of the various societies. S0 many Baptists not directly interestedin the affairs of the societies spend the day in sight-seeing and looking upon the glories ot Washington in May, and go out at night to hear the addresses, The first half or hour or so this morning was given to Prayer and song. ‘The Divine blessing was asked! Upon the board of officers, and upon all connected with the publication work. Dr. Gri Mth, the sec- retary, called for a 1 pTayer upon the Sunday School’ literature of the school, He spoke of the re- Sponsibility of those in writing and print- ing Sunday school books.” “There is no book in the world,” he said, “read asmuch as a Sunday School book, A novel, a popular novel, 1s not read by nearly as many people as a Sunday'school book. Many of them are read by fifty-two different People a year.” In response to Dr. GriMth’s sug. gestion Rev. Dr. Barnes offered a prayer in bebalt Of such literature, ‘The first business of the day was ‘THE RLECTION OF OFFICERS. ‘The committee on nominations renominated the old officers, as follows: President, Mr. Samuel A. Crozer; vice-presidents, Thomus Armitage, D.D. New York; H. H. Tucker, LL.D., Georgia; Mr. Ed- Ward Goodman, Iilinots, D.D.; Mr. Joshua Levering, Maryland; secretary,’ Benjamin Grifith, DD. Tecording’ secretary, 'J. Howard Gendell, esq. treasurer, Col. Chas, H. Banes; man: W. Anderson, D. D., Henry G. Weston, D. D., Adoniram J. Rowland, D. D., Isaac C. Wynn, D. D., Jesse B. Thomas, D. D., Wayland Hoyt, D. D., Re Geo. E. Rees, Rev. Willard H. Robinson, Rev. Lewis Kaiser, John T. Beckley, D. D., Rev. J.'B. G. Pidge, Ebenezer Morgan, Win. Buckvell, B. F. Dennisson, W. Fred’k Snyder, Hon. Chas’ F. Abbot, Hon: Horatio Gates Jones, D. C. 1.;Geo. Callaghan, Geo. K. Crozer, Thos. J, Hoskinson, David P. Leas, Jonn 8. Stevens, Harry's. Hopper, ‘Samuel J. Creswell, Joseph H. Gaskill, Rev. Messrs, Farwell, of New Jersey, and Allen, of ohio, were appotntéd tellers aud went throug the form of taking a ballot, which resulted in Unanimous election of the oiticers nameed. An invitation from the Union Temple church, of Boston, to the society to hold its next annual meeting in the ‘Tremont Tempie, Boston, was Tolerred, with the juvitation recelved from Cicago yesterday, to the board of managers. ‘The committee on enrollment, through its chair- man, Rev. J. J. Bronner, reported that there were presént 25 life directors, 166 life members, 174 delegates, and 455 visitors, some of whom are delegates, making a total of 820, representing 36 States, There were two delegates from England and one from China, ADDRESSES. ‘The first formal address of the day was delivered by Rev. C. H. Spalding, of Boston, Mass, whose theme was “What this Soclety does for Sunday Schools.” Mr, Crozer made a brief address, thanking the society for the honor of re-election as president of the society. Rev. J. D, Fulton, the author of “Why Priests ” spoke’ for five minutes on the ques- should Wed, tion of Sunday school literature, He gave instances of what he considered as erroneous veaching in Roman Crtholic Sunday schools, and urged that their Sunday school literature should show “the terrible abominations “and errors of Komanisin, and prepsre the ciildren to fight the battle Which, We, as American citizens,will have to nght.” Kev, Dr. J. M. Frost, of Selma, Alabama, de. livered an address on the theme: “Literature’and Sunday Schools in Training Converts.” THE DEVIL'S COLPORTEURS. The next address was by Rev. Dr. William E. Hatcher, of Richmond, who spoke of “Colportage by State.” Dr. Hatcher spoke extemporaneously, and there were many bright passages in his speech that kept his hearers sinfling.- He-said they ougut to be ashamed of themselves to let the devil beat them so completely in the work of colpot He referred to what he called the devil's colporteurs, who are handsomely uniformed, who have’ free passes on all the raflroads and the best places “at raliroad stations “and on the steamboats, The average colporteur for Christian publication houses in his part of the conntry, he said, 1s a pale, limp, bloodless, sapless Iman, aman Who has tried everything else and failed, whose very looks and voice furnish the most powerful argument against the truths of Christ- janty, Whose crumpled collar and neglected line 43 an’ offense to Women, a fright to children a1 disgust to men. “I teil’ you,” he sald, “If we be- lieve stock of that sort will heip to bring the King- dom of God, Weare mistaken. The Kingdom Wili not come in that way. I know we have the heavenly treasures In earthern vessels, but if the vessels are ¢racked or turned bottom upward, It will not hold the treasure.” He spoke also of colporteurs whose plety was principally in their gait and thelr voice, and urged that they could accomplish no great ‘work until they put first-class men in work and paid them creditable salaries, Kesolutions of thanks were adopted and the society Was about to adjourn when Dr, J. M. Cald- well, formerly president of Vassar College, raised @ question that created QUITE A SENSATION. Dr. Caldwell called attention to a circular an- nourcing and soitciting subscriptions to pay the expenses of the revision of the Old Testament as being undertaken under the auspices of the so- clety. He sald that he would like to know how fur the society, or its board, was responsible for this Work, Clalihing that If 80 the society was not acting in harmony with the action of the denomi- national convention in Saratoga in 1883, which declared that the society's work should be the printing and eirculation of the scriptures in exist ing forms and not engage In a work of revision, Dr. Griflth sald that as he understood the ac- tion if anyone contributed money for a revision, the society should so appty it. | Dr: Griftitu was, ‘ub. Jected to considerable questioning. He sald ue Soctety was not responslole for or dia not give its authority to anyoue soliciting subscriptions to pay for such a revision, but when the money came toil, iv applied it and would putits im. press on (wi revision when published. ‘The board, ofcourse, Was not compelled to receive designat tunds for any purpose, but when such a fund was contributed for what ‘the board considered a good thing, a reasonably thing, the board would apply'it as requested, ‘The view of the board was that any good revision of the Bible was a good thing in the light of a commentary. Dr, Caldwell maintained that in receiving funds for the revision of tbe Scriptures, and not for its Publication, was going quite beyond the province Of the society. Dr. Biting, the Bible of the society, sald he believed the action of the Baptist conven: Uon of 1883 meant that to this society was com- mitted the work of publishing the Scapeeres tn any language, or in any form that migat be re- quired. ‘They were to provide for the wants and Tequirements of Bapusts in this land. He believed that it was their solemn ob- ligation, if "persons contributed money for the publication of the — Scriptures, in a certain form, they should apply the money: When putting their imprint on the book they merely did it as publishers, and were not thereby committed to either side of a controveray. ‘The society was not under obligation to circulate a new revision, or push it, but it was under obliga- tion to have the revision prepared if it were asked for and paid for. NOT PREPARED FOR 80 REVOLUTIONARY A DECLARA- Tio. Dr. A. H. Strong, of Rochester Theological Semi- nary, Who maintained that the society had been au- thorized only to publish and circulate existing versions, sald had not been prepared for so revolutionary a declaration that the society could engage in publishing any revision that was asked fur oF thab it chosed to take out. Dr, Caldwell offered a resolution that a commit. tee of five be appointed to consider whether this Society would authorize the board to proceed not only in the publication but in the translation or revision of the Scriptures. ‘There was no end to the number of versions that even cranks might submit to thissociety for publication, He desired to lift his voice in warning in ume. Dr. Parmlee maint that the action ques. tioned by Dr. Caldwell was strictly in consonance With the purposes and obligations of the s Dr. Hoyt Offered as a substitute that the whole matter be referred to the board, With instructions to reportat the next anniversary what thelr under- standing Was of the instructions of the conven. tion of 1883 in this matter, Dr. Caldwell said he @ committee that Was outside of the influences of the board. He id not, he said, Want tosee the Baptist denomina- ton cheatea; he wanted the work of this society roved by the whole denomination. He Ted thac the custom of old times, when the at these annlversarice was not consumed with carefully-prepared addresses, but great were had died out.’ If need be, however, he would be to have the matter referred to the board for a: then to a committee outside the amncae et Fond, 08 US FeGnreS r. Hoyt’s substitute was lost and Dr. Caldwell’ olution was then "The chair seated resolution was: adopted. past copa ee scl aiternton the etegatg and, vistors, a ‘they were received by the President. To-morrow the annual sermons will be shed before the alten sci and Monae tne American ape which closes the annt' LAST NIGHT'S MEETINGS. At last evening's sessions of tne Publication Society, at tne Calvary church, Rev, Dr. F. M. El- Us, of Baltimore, and Rev. Dr. P. 8. Henson, of Chicago, delivered addresses, At the overflow ied ever ae ete ‘Yesterday afternoon a reception was at Eas bee sosrerpem eres ‘and present, completed by the election of officers as follows: President, Hon. Francis LL. D., Con. ‘necticut; LB. By, and Si Fa SATURDAY, “MAY “19 1888—~DOUBLE BD. pennarivanies ‘Hon. 3. &.C. Black RoE Dadey. D. D., Kentucky, and South Caroi For three years—M. York; &, H. Burchett, 3 Rev. A. C. Maryland; Hon. James Buchanan, New Jersey; A’ ©. Osborn, D. D., New York; C. C, Bowen, Michigan; T. T. Eaton, D. D., Kentucky; Hon. Jonathan Har ralson, Alal ‘and J. B. Link, D. D., Texas. NOTES. A reception will be given at the Ebbitt House this evening under the auspices of the American Bap- tist Missionary Union, to give opportunity to the delegates to meet the missionaries who are at- tending the anniversariés, loratio Gates Jones, of Philadelphia, Ad- dresses are expected from'Rev. Geo. C. Lorimer, of Rev. Henry G. Burtage, D. D., of Maine; Rev. David Spencer, D. D., of Sctanton, Pa.; Hon. W. H. Wilson, Member” of’ Congress, of Weat Vir ie ee ‘WASHINGTON NEWS AND Goss) SgcRETARY Vitas has gone to Atlantic City to 1Ds.—Bids for placing an elec- trie-light plant in the Interior Department buld- ing were opened to-day in the office of the chief Glerk, The following companies submitted bids: The Brush Light Company, the Westonhouse Company, the United states Company, and the Edison Company. It is pi to introduce the lght throughout the entire building, and to use it where gas 1s now employed for lighting pur, It will be an entirely independent plant, and the only one of the kind in any Government bullding in this city, with the exception of the one at the Capitol The award will be made in a few days. Tar U. 8. 8. Swatara arrived at Hampton Roads last night. ARMY ORDERS.—Assistant Surgeon Mariporough . Wyeth, relieved from duty at Fort Banancas, Fla, at the expiration of his present leave, and ordered report for duty at Fort Huachuca, Ariz, First, Lieut, Oberlin M. Carter, engineer corps ordered for ‘temporary duty to Forts Oglethorpe and Pulaski, Ga,, ‘and Fort Church, Fl: Second Lieut. Frank Green, Signal Corps, orde on temporary service to Sugar Loaf Mountain, Md, First Lieut. Jos. M. T. Partelio, company A, and First Lieut. Geo. P. Borden, company I, Sth infan- try, transferred. Capt. Henry P. Pérrine, oth cavalry, granted three months’ further extension of leave. Capt. Jas M. J. Sanno, 7th in. fantry, ‘ordered’ to Washington ‘barracks, D. C., 48 a witness before the general court mar: tial at that post. Lieut. Col. Jared A. Suiith, En- gineer Corps, ordered ‘from’ Portland to ‘Fort MeClary, Me, on temporary service. First Lieut. “Francis Woodbridge, 7th infantry, having — been found “‘ineapacitated for active service by a retiring board, granted leave until further orders. First Lieut. Peter Leary, jr., 4th artillery, appointed inspector of certaih equipage at the recruiting rendezvous, Portland, Me., for which Capt, Cornelius C. Cusic, 22d infantry, is responsible. A Navy Department Chief Relieved. Commander John R, Bartlett was to-day relieved from duty as chief of the Hydrographic “ftice of the Navy Department and granted one year's leave. Lieut. Geo. L. Dyer has been ordered to take vem= Porary charge of the office, Commissioner Atkinw’ Hesignation. BE WILL CONTINUE IN OFFICR UNTIL AFTER THR LETTING OF THE INDIAN CONTRACTS. Indian Commissioner Atkins, who has been con- templating resigning for some time inorder to take part in the senatorial contest in Tennessee, has received a letter from Secretary Vilas asking him to defer his resignation until after the annual letting of contracts for Indian supplies which will begin in New York city next Tuesda: ‘The Secretary adds that “recognizing the obligé Hon arising from you eminent and faithtul service, as well as the personal consideration justly your ue, 1 should foel constrained to ucqulésoe in Your wishes and Join you 1n solicit irom the Presi- dent the favor you seek if 1 could reasonably a commodate the public Interests to this course. But I appeal to that conscientious devotion to duty | which has characterized your career * * + to yield something further of your interests ‘and wishes to the public good.” ‘The Secretary asks the Comiisstouer to delay the tender of his resignation until after the letting of the contracts mentioned, Mr. Atkins has decided to defer his resigna- tion until after the letting, which will be fuishea about the 5th of June. "He will leave for New York Monday, and wiil be accompanied by Messrs. E. S Wooy, J. A. Beckwith, 8. E Slater And W. 8. Olive, of the Indian Omics, and Capt. J. J.S. Hassler, appointment clerk of the Interior Department, who will assist in the opening of bids. Society Notes, Mrs.‘Rathbone, of Michigan, has been the guest of Mrs. D. M. Dickinson since the adjournment of the Mount Vernon Association. Mrs, Rathbone is vige-regent for her state, and returns to her home to-day. Mrs, Pickens, of South Carolina, is the uest of Mrs. L. M. D. Sweat at the Arno. Mrs. roadwell, of Ohio, is with Mrs, McAlister Laugh- ton, Miss Longfellow, with Mrs. Chase, did not stop in the city on her return to Boston. Mrs, ‘Sweat says the council was the most satisfactory one yet held. ‘There were twenty ladies present, representing twenty states, Senator Stockbridge gave a gentlemen's dinner of fourteen covers last evening. Senator and Mrs, Stanford will sail for Europe on Wednesday of next week. The circle of the Preciuses Ridicules et Lite- raire Francais heid its fifteenth annual soiree in Masonic Temple last evening. ‘The attendance was large and enthustastic. The program in- cluded music by Miss Amy Leavitt, E. Szemel- enyiand Miss Kate Deering, two’ comedies, “A Visit of the Doctor” and “Maitre Corbeau,” ‘Those Who took part were Mrs. B. 1 Merrill, M1. Chable, M. R. Dumaine, Mr. M.S. Buynitzky, Miss A. Henriques, Miss M. Lawton, Miss R. Sewell, Mr. . P. de Chambrun and Mr. M, E. Dumatine, ‘The President and Mrs. Cleveland, the Post master General and Mrs. Dickinson, Mr. and Mra, 8. V. White, Mrs, velter, Mr. and Mri Nathan Ap- pera, Mrs, Stockbridge, Mrs. L. Anderson and rs. Henry Eawardes will occupy boxes at Miss ‘Thursby's concert to-night. Mr. and Mra Wm. D. Cabell have issued invita- tions for a reception on Wednesday evening, June when a Mterary and musical program Will be D. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kauffmann gave a dinner last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. @. Shank= ‘lin, of Evausville, Ind, Last evening Mr. Eugene Arnold gave a theater y to “The Black Hussar,” in honor of the sees Clark, of New York, wlio are, at present, Visiting the Misses DuHamel. Inthe party were ‘the Misses Clark, Dr. Birming) the Misses Du Hamel, Mr. Arnold, the Misses ‘Boyle and Mr. Rudolph Claughton. ‘The chaperone was Mrs Claggett. Afver the opera supper was served. Miss Josephine Willingham, of Allendale, 8. C., 4s visiting her cousin, Mrs. A. G. Chewning, of 1510 Kingman Place, Z Prof. and Mrs. D. C, Chapman, of Capitol Hill, ve @ reception last evening to Mrs. Clara A, 1d, of Boston, who has been spending afew days with them on her way home from Florida, Mrs. M. H. Martin leaves the latter part of the month for Sullivan's Island, 8. C., where she will Spend the summer, Miss Martin and Mrs, Mauer, amarried daughter, will also visit there, ‘They will return to Washington in the fall, Miss Trip- me or ae Va., who aed Mrs. Mar- 10'S guest it two Weeks, ne tO visit Telatives in Brooklyn. ee ‘Mrs. Alice Swaim Hunter, who has become Girector of Ascension church choir, will be absent from the city for a few weeks, ‘Mrs. Nathan Appleton will leave the city for Annapolis on Tuesday of next week, and will robably spend the summer in E Mrs, eae held the closing meeting or Season ‘with the vice-presidents of the Woman's Washing- ington Memorial Statue Fund yesterday morning. ‘The Postmaster-General and Mrs, Dickinson have made no plans for the summer. An amateur performance of “Pygmalion and Galatea,” for the benefit of a fashionable charity, will be given at the New National Theater Tues- day afternoon at 3:30. The caste will include Mr. George Hazelton and Miss Lititia Aldrich in the title roles, Mr. John J. Key, Mr. Hubbard T. smith, Mr. Frank B. Martin, Mr. Alex. B. McDowell, Miss Ada Buuiertield, Miss Mary Butterworth and Miss ‘Mrs, Matthew Read is in New York city. ‘Mr. and Mrs, John W. Foster, Mra. A. C. Tyler, and Mrs, Rush gave dinner parties last night, adits Gen. Myer gives a dinner party this after- gore Bit ond chibden ‘WER mal ter France te New York early next the former to charge @° affaires of, Jegation in the iSbectice of Minister @ Struve. for Mite, ‘concert, MeLean has ‘two boxes for the same afver- Dr. and Mra C. A. Hartieben will leave for Eu- rope Jane 30, THE TWo LABOR PARTIES, ‘What was done at the Cimcinnati Con- ventions, A TALK WITH MR. RALSTON, OXE OF THE DELEGATES FROM MARYLAND—A HOPS FOR UNION FOUR YRARS HENCE ‘Mr. J. H. Ralston, who has been attending the Conventions of the united labor party, which was held in Cincinnati the early part of this week, as ‘@ delegate from the firth Maryiand district, has re- turned to this city. In conversation with a Stax Yeporter he said that the convention of the union labor party was held at tne same time, and a strong effort was made to adopt a basis upon which both parties could unite. “The united labor party, as, perhaps, you know, places great importance upon the land question, while with the union labor party the currency question 1s the leading issue, The latter party 1s especially strong in the West, and is virtually a successor of the old greenback party, and ts dominated by What influence, On ‘the Other hand, the united labor party 1s strong in the East and’ had a lange ‘umber of delegates from New York state, Rhode Is 1 ylvania, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, ciligan, Kentucky and Kansas was also repre: sent r. McGlynn Was a member of the con- ference committee of the united bor party. 43 4 RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE the union labor party accepted the land plank pro- Posed by our party. This plank, however, was not brought squarely before the other convention, but Was referred to the committee on platform, which Yras opposed to this plank and ieporiec a'substl- Lute which defined the evil but propose’ no rem- edy. An amendment was offered which would Saeess po tai et ea ee nao no! ‘anda basis of uulon was not reached.” “There was a notable difference in the personnel of the two conventions,” continued Mr. Ralston. “Of the 80 delegates ia the united labor conve! tion, there was hardiy one with gray hair, while of the 220 delegates in the union’ labor Fany Just the reverse was the _ cas ore a ve and progressive members of the ‘union party. pathy with the united labor party, and this was hotably the case with the delegates from Mich!- gan, Indiana, Kentucky and Kansas, A number Of their meinbers seceded after the adoption of the platforin and others remained only because of the bellet that their party would gradualiy work Up to the position of the united iabor party. THE UNITED LABOR PARTY PLATFORM. ‘The platform of the latter party as adopted em- braces three subjects—prst, the land question, fa- Voring the removal of all taxes from industry and the products of industry and levying them upon land values; second, tue transportation question, favoring the ownership by the Government of railways and telegraphs, and the money question, favoring the abolition of national banks and thé issue of currency directly from the Government to the people. Robt. H. Condery, of Chicago, as President, and Wm. Wakefield, of Kansas, as Vice- President, is the Ucket. The ‘union party nomi. hated Mr. Streator, of Tilinols, for President, and Mr. Cunningham, of Arkansas, as Vice-President. THE LABOR VOTE OF THE RAST. ‘Mr, Ralston thought that the labor vote of the East would go solidly for the united labor ticket, and that of the West for the union labor ticket He was ofthe opinion that tm another four years | there would be a union of the two parties by an acceptance by the West of the land doctrines of | the Bast, He sald that in the latter section the | evils of land speculation were more severely felt | ‘than in the West, TO RUN AGAINST SPEAKER CARLISLE, Mr, Ralston added as.@ plece of news that Mr. Hilitard, who 13 an editor of a paper in Speaker Carlisle's district and a member of the united 1a- bor party, would run against bim for Congress hext fall.’ He also said that Dr. McGlynn and bis associates in New York would shoruiy starta paper there in the interests of the united labor patty. Henry George’s paper Was now regarded as pureiy free-trade ‘paper. ————— Prisoners for Albany Penitentiary. SENTENCES IN THE CRIMINAL COURT TO-DAY. In the Criminal Court to-day, Robert Berkeley, colored, convicted of housebreaking and the lar- ceny of cigars at the restaurant of Jno, P. Elmer, February 9, 1887, was sentenced to two years at the Albany Penitentiary, Theodore N. Handy, convicted of larceny from the person (8 watch from Jno, J. Halstead) March 3 last, was called. He related that he haa been in the penitentiary for several terms, but protested Uhat he was not_@ desperado, claiming that the first sentence grew outof his taking a pistol from a man who contemplated murder. Having served his sentence he returned and attempted to reform, and was paying bis ts Lo a young lady with honorable intentions, An enemy then informed her father and he was forbidden the house, and the result was a shooting case for which he was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. In re- gard to the present case he his inno. cence. He had altogether served twelve years in the penitentiary, but before Almighty God he was innocent of this’ ch: He produced his dis- charge from the Army,and stating that his grand- father, father and mother had lived here, and that he was not the desperadothat he 1s represented to be, acked a suspension of sentence, ‘The court said that_he was here for the fitth time; that he colncided with the jury, and it ap- peared to him that his was a hopeless ‘case, for iu hocent men do not appear before the courts for nifuh time, “Well, Your honor,” said the prisoner, “Jesus Christ nineteen hundred years ago was convicted hot for any offences of his own,” ‘Tne Court asked when he left the penitentiary, and receiving the reply January 25 last, sald the law prescribed not exceeding six Years, ‘and sen~ tenced nium to four years in the peniieatiary at Albany. “I go there,” sald the prisoner, “an innocent man.” John Marlow, colored, convicted April 3 of an assault with Invent to coromit a rape on Elizabeth | Howell, was sentenced to one year in the Albany penitentiary. ‘The young colored man, Benj, Pollard, cone victed of housebreaking, was called for sentence. He adm#tted that he had been arrested for steal ing in Virginla When a boy. ‘Te court imposed @ sentence of three y the Albany penitenuary, ee Bench and Bar, ANNUAL SHAD BAKE OF THE LAWYERS TO THE SUDGES. The annual shad bake of the Washington Bar Association to the judges of the courts ‘was given at Marshall Hall to-day. ‘The party, about fifty in number, left the 6th street wharf at 11:30 o'clock, on the steamer Lady of the Lake, Capt. Barker. Only six Judges responded to the many invitations extended. They were Justices A Victim of Strong Drink. RARRIRT RICHMOND IN THR POLICE COURT AGAIN. Harriet Richmond, the young woman from Michigan, who was before the Police Court Thurs. day on a charge of vagrancy, was released on her Personal recognizance by Judge Miller after the session of the court was over, several ith wens having spoken to the court im her Dehalf. Last night about 10:30 o'clock, while she Was under the influence of "liquor she went fo the sixth prectact station and Wanted Mae ee eater. She refused to leave the station and eked up. This morning, when In the Police Court ona charge st wagtaucte abe admitted that she was under the influence <f Liquor, but asserted that she was not a vagrant. She said she was completely tired out; that sbe had deen hounded by these peopie (the poliee) nd she Would just as lier be kept as released aud followed avout the street, She objected to devec- Uve Rais evidence being taken against ber. OMicer Schultze testified as to the appearance of the defendant in the station last night, and her con- Suck while there, Detective Kaff Uestified as to the mes she had been arrested. “‘Sudge,” Said the defendant, “I would rather be kept bere than put out in the street and be hounded bj these peopie.” ‘The Judge said that it was a difi- Salt matter to tel what todo with this woman, e Was required to give bonds down for tainty daya 4 oe IN THE HOPE AND HELP MISSION, GOED ‘The young Woman was subsequently released, and was taken by a friend to the Help and Hope Mission tis afternoon. Several young men called at the Police Court to see Miss Richi and Were anxious to have her released, Dut she bad been turned over to a member of sae Congregs- {onal church, who took her directly to Mra Le Ixvaxten by Vinnie Kiravc—Ool, Jno. M. Wilson, taperintendent of public ‘vulldiags, aad grounds, {ells @ good story ou a Washington jehu. While the colonel was driviag home the other rene met, at Farragut Square, he says, a carr driven by “one or these universal drivers,” with Lis tall hat and brass buttons. In the carviage were about a haif a dozen ladies. As they parsed the statue the driver waved bis hand toward the bronze figure and said: “Ladies, Unt is Aduilral Farrague, invented by Vinnie Kea.” Manniage Liceysi jarriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Johu A. Bean and Kaue A. Joues; Wm. Willams aad Eta ‘Tramweil, —_—_.—__ DR. LEONARD ELRCTED aN Assistant Brswor.— Rev. W. A. Leonard, D.D,, the rector of St. John’s chureh, has been eiceted “assistant bishop of the diocese of southern Ohio. He has not been as yet oMctally notified of bis election, and it 1s expected that next Week a commlwe from the convention, Wnich was held at Marietta, Ohio, will come to thé city for the purpose of formally informing him of tue choice of the convention. Dr, Leonard will Uherefore take no action in the premises until he has received the committee, ‘The health of Bishop Jaggar 1s so Impaired that he is unable to attend to iis duties, aud so if Dr. Leonard accepts he will Practically ve the bisuop. Dr. Leonard 18 wot yet forty years of age, and Decaine rector of St. Jobi parish tn 1881. "Tie has been tendered the postth of intssionary ‘bisuop of Washington Territory and also that Of bishop of Uke diocese of Eastou, but declined both, “He waselected im Unis instance ‘Unanimously On the final ballot, RoppERES RErORTED.—Mrs. 8. E. F. Spofford, No, 508 Bast Capitol street, reports that her Louse was broken opea yesterday and roobed of a quantity of jewelry and some gold coin,—kichard Sill re- ports stolen trom lls coat in the ost building a Wwateh and chain and $6.00. THE CaSB OF Dk. BLACKBURN ConTINvED.—Yes- terday, in the Police Court, Mr. Sheppard called Judge Milter's attention tw the case of Dr. Gideon E Blackburn, of Surevepori, La, charged with an assault with “intent to rape ‘Anule M. saul about Unree weeks ago, as published ih the STaR at the Ume, and ‘said tual he was ready tor trial, but that the defendant was not present. Mr. Swith, counsel tor defendani, asked for an- other continuance. Counsel for tue Government, be said, had an idea tuat the detendant bad lett the jurisdiction for good, but Le did not Uhink so. He ‘had receutly received a letter from him and thought that he Would retura to Unis elty. It Wouid be @ hardship both to the defendant and his Dondsmen to forfelt is Loud al Us tune, and he therefore asked for the continuance, The court granted «further continuance until next Tuesday, oo senate A SUNDAY Bak Case Diswissen.—Yesterday, in the Police Court, Wm. A. Eurtaentraut, who Keeps a saioon at 9th'aud F streets, in Souta Wash- ington, Was charged with Violating the Sunday law. Among Uae witnesses Was a colured boy, Who Vestified Liat he drank gin tn the place on Sunday, given Uo bln by bis motuer, Who Was also drinking there. “Case dismissed,’ said the Judge. “If these Witnesses had been sent down as ¥ 18 this Wuole trouble would have been avoided.” mer ces CLUBBING BY A CLUB-FooTED Max.—Andrew Jonson, colored, and Joun Tibbitts, white, were arrested this morning by the officers of the frst precinct, and charged with Nghung south of Penn sylvania avenue, Tibbitts 18 ciub-footed, and Jolnson calied bim “a club-footed Whereupon be struck Johnson on his bead with '® club. Tivbitts was released on $10 collateral and Johnson Was locked up. —— Divorces Graxrsp—Judge Cox to.day granted divorces lo Alexander Peterson from Josephine Peterson, Augusta Ziegler trom Gouelb Ziegler, Kosa £. Ferry trom Dennis Ferry, aud Blizaveul ‘Smith trom Albert Siuttn, iSemomn WO RANGR OF THE THEKMOMETER—Tho following Were the readings at the Signal OMce to-day: 7 a mn, 58; 2 p.m, 69; maximuin,70; mainU, 56 ‘The damage to the bridge over the Neabsco, on Alexandria and Fredericksburg Ratiroad, tae | "of Ue accident vesteniay morning, bas been | } repaired, and the Ualus are running as usual o- ———- Affnirs in West Washington. A Daxcexovs Sramway.—The long stairway down Prospect Hill, from Prospect avenue to M | Street, 1s 1u such a dilapidated coudition tuat itis dangerous. It ts hoped by citizens who have oc. | caston to use It that Ube authorities will take some | action in the matter by erecUlug a new stairway. | CANAL PAYMENTS. —President Gaubril, Treasurer Watkins, and Accouutant Ayer, of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, have returned’ from 4 pay trip to | Cumberland, during Which $13,000 Was expended | in salaries to employes. Nores.—OMicers Lyddane and Hawkins arrested ‘Thos. Wales, alias the “Biack Diamond,” a young colored mau, last night, cuarged with breaking into the store of Saiu Jolinston, on P street, about & MOULA ago, abd stealing clothing amounung to mut $10.——Mr. Jos. T. irch, Who bad been con- fined W his residence for a tew days, is able to be out.—Jas, Fisher Was arrested Ly OMicer Walsh on a charge of pettit larceny.—Omieer Greene has returned to duty. GRatN KeckIFIS—Canal boat Col. Victor L, | Baughman arrived with 4,500 bushels of wheat for | Harlan and Gray of the (. 8. Supreme Court; Judges Bingham and Mont y of the District Supreme Court; Judge Weldon of the Court of Claims, and Judge Miller of the Police Court, Ex- Judge Sneli, of the Police Court, was also among the guests. Among the lawyers were Messra Campbell Carrington, A. 8. Worthington, Enoch ‘Totten, 8. 8. Henkie, B. E. Cahill, Leon Topriner, Howard Cl t, W. F. Mattingly, Commissioner Webb, EA. Newman, W. C. Harry i Davis, Thomas M. Fields, ex-Solicttor John Goode, Assist. ‘nt Attorney-General Maury, Irving Williamson, Andrew Lipscomb, W. A. Gordon, Mahlon Asbt Milton Barnard, Fillmore Beall, J. 3. Edwards, others, The tickets, which were issued te mem. Dersof the bar only, were sold at géeach. It is The intention of the committee to haul a seine at Marshall Hall, and catch the fish which will be Served for dinner. ‘The party willreturn after sun- down on the steamer Corcoran. —_——— District Government Affairs, ‘WANTS MORE CLERKS, ‘The collector of taxes has recommended to the Commissioners an increase of clerical force 1n his, office, deeming such an increase as an absolute necessity 1n that the many dutles devoivi Upon him can be discharged witn accuracy and convenience to the public. He also asks for an increase in bis contingent fund appropriation. BUILDING PERMITS were issued to-day as follows: Jno. O'Nell, one brick dwelling at 208 9th street southeast, §2/800; Jas, J. Shedd, one brick dwelling ‘store, $17,500; Geo. ‘Seufferie, two brick dwellings at 410 and 412, alley 1n square 515, $1,200; Mra'S. P. Okie, one brick dwell Mt 1726 Massachusetts avenue northwest W. H. Sleeper, one brick dwelling at 1905.9th street northwest, $3,500. Patrick Stanton, one brick dwelling at 2315 street northwest, $4,200; Jos. P. one brick dwelling at 37 H’street southwest, $7 ‘MISCELLANEOUS, ‘The Commissioners have addressed a letter to the First Controller in reference to the execution Of work under contract 759, for the extension of 18th street northwest. They state that the reason why over a year elapsed between the execution of the contract and the Decause of a difficulty wi work pro) iat Fy U i Hie we ae i i : f A i Fi i i i : i 5 i k J : P i G. T. Dunlop. J.G. & J. M. Waters received 700 | Dushels of wheat by rail.” ‘Wheat sold on ‘change At$LO3a bushel Corn sold at Gre. a bushel | ‘TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF Wace at 7 a, m—Great Falls, temperature, 63; Sondition, 7 Toceiving reservolt, teperature, 08; condition ai Orth connection, 16; cundiion al south connec. Uon, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, condiUon at influent gate-house, 23; condition at efiluent gate-house, 30 Uig’ tide in the river to-day at 2:20 p. m.; low tde at 9:07 p.m. ——— Alexandrin Affaire, Reported for Tux EVENIN Stan CoxPoraTion Covxt.—The corporation court has nearly completed the ‘bustness of the May term) No session Was held this morning, but the court will open again at 3 o'clock this con. firm some ‘decrees, and close the term.” The coupon verification cases reported 1n, Ta or Yesterday, involved $10, sixty-six cases. All the ten: proven to be geauine and verdicts to given. ‘The commissioner's report &Spinks ordered dismissed, but an entered. The court, on its . the will of Lewis Hipkins, late of South’ ton, to record. ‘A’ HOMESTEAD Towx.—Alexandria 1s Decominy a city of homesteads Since ing associations began Weir operations the num- Der of citizens who own their homes and live under their own roof trees has greatly multiplied. The industrious and saving among the colored people have been moving from cabins on ground rents to more comfortable habitations, and 1t seems as if the town would soon be fi ‘admitted Washing- EAN S beat Altred street, is under sale which proposes to’ build fifteen re. ora “Inox Boou” Parwent.—' clty and the “tron boom” are now partially even. Seven ago Archer & Co. recelved grants from the elty und rents and tax exemption, On condition fiat they would carry on toamtitacturing ‘he works were not carried Criliy each Se aeee eee ecreaee pp BR. Robey. which 3 but The Color Line tm the Church, ACTION OP THE VIRGINIA D/OCERAM EFiBCOPat Com ‘VENTION. In the Virginia Protestant Eptscopal council at Staunton, Va, yestertay, ‘solutions were adopted “That the Protestar Epis opal diocese of Virginia holds the fundamental anc positive princtples ot Protestantiam with the frith of the gospel, and, therefore, lovingly apy ~ais to her sister dioceses to the effort to expuzge the words ‘Protestant Sotecopa eter from the name of our chacch or the title page of our prayer-Dook, as fraught with the gravcet danger to te unity.” ‘On the question of the Detween the While and colored races tn the church, ® commit we Sra Sirnuce™ before the word. male serting the word “white” before Size SRE Ter SS cocere, and “waste” Getese che word an. Presbyterian Union. REPORT OF TRE CONFERENCE COMMITTER ON THE sewer At the afternoon session of the Presbyterian General Assembiy in Philadelphia yesterday con fideration of the report of the committee an freed men's missions was resumed. Franklin L. Shep- hard advocated the adoption of the committee’s Teport. Justice Strong argued for a reference to & committee so as to obtain further information oB the subject, The motion prevatied, and the report Was referred to the standing comuituee. ‘The question for which the general: assembiy has upon the tip-toe of eapectaacy caine up When the Rey, Dr. Joseph T. Smith, of Baltimore: chair= BAD Of "the “committee on ‘conference With the Presbyterian Church, (the geperal assembly south.) mounted the piatform and began to read the re Port of that coumitiee. “This feport involves the momentous question of the union of the two gen- eral assembles of the church Ia America which Use advocates of unity are appareutiy striving to see Accomplished tn this centennial year of the Amen dean Presbyterian Church. Dr. Smith bad pot pre ceded far in the reading of the Teport whe be ‘Was interrupted by the Kev, Dr. Herrick John Of Chics who moved that It be made the order for day Of neXt Week, May 2a This mo = Precipitated a discussion lasting more hab am jour. report substantially stated that the confer. The ence committees of the two gencral asseniblies bad thet in Louisvilie on the 14th of Last December. A series of formal inquiries had Deen submitted by the southern to the northern assembly. In regard to the colored people, 1t was stated ia this commu. ication that the southeru church had adopted the policy of entire Independeuce trot them. Kroner 48 in Pegard Lo the powers and responsibil ies of {he ecclesiastical board; another treated of the Calvinistic articles of faitti, and another wae rd to the question of the spintuality of the In regard to the colored people, the fusmer was tual the Horthern church wae Bot 1a setting Unem off in a se tins in roar dian heer a ae Keno question of doctriue Gr polity agitating the horthern churcbes. In regard to spirituality, 1% was led that the general assembly’ is formed with the duty of the reformation of MaDe hers and the promotion of the rules, charity, and holiness ‘The union is favored, consummated With, ne fullest confidence In the chrisuan Cl And doctrinal sounduess of both, essences After a long discussion It was voted to cousideration of the subject until Friday wexte ————tor —_ convicted of killing Wim. Jenkins, a farm ‘And Che penalty fixed at Ave yearw imprisonment A New York bachelor over seventy yeays of age Fecently visited Matue, Says the Belfast Jress, fell in jove with a damsel fess than half his age, Was accepted and Went home to prepare for the com! of his bride. When all things were in order, in: Of golug after his betrothed himself, he sent bis younger brother. At Betryville, Va, J. B. Lockey was Ly f The Younger ian Was pleased With bis future sister-in-law, so pleased Uhat be persuaded her to marr re New York. ¥ him'before staring for ; DEAL. In Jersey City, op May 14, 1 at Lotclock Bin afters short lines BAMHAWA, the beloved wile ‘ 2rmeral wil take face fan hor grandfathers rot : lace fron her eran : dence, Me” Geonse W Rood, carner'on wh and Wants popavenuo mw | Bel ym tend : FITZ GERALD. At 2 am. May 19, 1 REGL NALD, infant sun of David and butte Wis Gerald: aged seven montha 4 HY Op Thursday, May HENRY, the beloved son of Tenby, aged twenty year, ‘The sad and lovely household Nitta hieovine head Without baad, tiust stand By His Panrwre. Funeral will take place from his parents’ residenoe, 115 Lstreet northwest, Sunday, May 20, at 3 Pitn. “Friends and resiives are ‘invited tortie LER, On Weduesday, May 16, ISK, at 4-30 7. PERCY LE, the beloved son Usborne aud Mal: Vina Low, Seventeen years and five monthe Paneral wil take fata rind ‘Sunday, May 1 2 riends and rele- rea age invited to attend aud will proved vo Gate 7, 1888, at 72am whee, aid Jobeuuan braith A.M. E. church, Gth street, between L and Mt streets northwest A shington, D.C, May 17, 1888, LUTHER, aged eventy -st of Mr. Almou C, Luther aud daughter of Aut drew Penniman, eag., of Mendon, Mass, * MORRISON, On Friday, May 18, 188K, at 5.40 sigck ar. Mie SUSAN MOIIISON, formerly a ving, Va, Thy silles we'll no nic Until we aneet bey ond the river ‘To rest im the shade un: Funeral from her sou-in-law'a rest street northwest, at tour w'elock copy.) EL. Deparied this life May 28, 1888, at 5: so SE BEL. ved ral will take plore from iis late residence, 632 Cmorthwest, ain, Monday. cia instant TIMUR. On Thursday, TIMUS, daughter of An parted thin ite in Chris May 17, INNS. FEMAn uds aud Robert J. Tiaus, ith, aed fourteen Yours, 20, from Fifth Baptist otiowen snd strocte Tted * igit monte and ton days Funeral Sunday, Churen, Verma daugiiter of the > “lurch, ‘Twelfth and N streets northwest, Saturday, May 10, four Pm. 2 NOT UNTIL NOT UNTIL Nor UNTIL, 1840 was a successful daruereotype taken, and mang ‘@ man “cussed his picter,” whose face could have been ‘Wroathed in smiles if be only sampled Hub Punch, the Wholesome, delicious producer of good nature and Pleasure. Your Grover or Drugeist will supply you, or youcan order from C.H. 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