Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1890, Page 10

10 THE -EVENING STAR: “eect Ww ASHINGTON,. D. C.. WEDNESD ee . J OCTOBER 1,..1890—TEN PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL EIGHT A.u. THURSDAY. For the District of Columbia and Maryland, fair, followed by showers; stationary tempera- ture: winds generally easterly. For Virginia, showers; variable winds, north- @asterly on the coast; stationary temperature. CONDITION OF THE WATER Temperature and condition of water at 7 a.m.—Great Fails, temperature, 63; condition, 36. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 68. Con- dition at north connection. 36: condition at south connection, 36: distributing reservoir, temperature, 66; ‘condition at influent gate house. 36; condition at efiluent gate house, 36. High tide in the river, 10:02 p.m.; low tide in the river, 3:57 p.m. os Soup 0. Bepsteap, washstand, bureau (large bevel glass), good mattress and two chairs, two pillows, towel rack, $24. Bromley or Hartford all-wool ingrain carpets, 65c. cash. 8. K. Brows & Sox. Weatara Ixpicatioxs all point toward an early fall. Let us show you what we can do in the way of fall hats and furnishings, Faaxc & Sox, One Price, Cor. 7th and D. A New Love or Fatt Goons im wall papers and frieze have arrived at Vernuorr’s, 916 7th. Orxxixa of imported hets, bonnets and toques tomorrow. Mrs. K. A. Baty < 3 st For Art Kixps of ammunition goto Tar- Pay's, 1013 Pa. For Sarz.—A fine residence on Iowa Circle at a bargain; contains 20 rooms and all the most 3s be sold; an offer latest improvements; e 0. P. WAGGAMAN, ‘eets northwest, wanted. 14th ect Varruorr, 916 7th st Wail paper. Wrsiex Herouts, adjoining the grounds of the great Methodist University, is offered at arndicate prices until October 25. Now is the time to buy. Prices, 10 to 20c. a foot. Joux F. Wacoamas, cor. 14th and G sts. For Bareatxs in breech loaders go to Tar- Pax’s, 1013 Pa. ave. : Ovr Morro: No Mowopoty. No Extortrox. Good goods and keeping faith with the public always produce generous results. Our record is that of a progressive hardware house. Tn preparing for the cold weather there are numerous little articles needed in every well vegulsted household, such as coal hods, ash wifters, table cutlery, carpet stretchers, ham- mers, tacks, step ladders, &c., dc. We have them in endless variety, and at prices that will astonish you. Goods delivered promptly. Cuas. T. Canter & Co., 3 doors from 6th st. 606 Pa. ave. Bw. Hovse & Hernwayy’s for furniture and car- pets. Cash or credit. See adv't., page & Have You See Wesley Heights, adjoining the grounds of the great Methodist University? If not give us acull. Sale closes October 25. Prices, 10 and 20e. per foot. Joux F. Wacoamay, cor. 14th and G sts. n.w. Jous’s Restaurant, 1126 7th st uw. Fon Fisurxe Tackie at low prices go to Tavray’s, 1013 Pa, ave. A Syane.—That whisky or stimulants will cure nervousness, weakness, loss of strength, indigestion, dyspepsia, liver disease, malaria and ether ailments 1a delusion and a snare. It never cures these, but only aggravates them. The remedy is Dr. Henley’s Celery, Beef and Iron, the great tonic and nerve nutri- ment. Larorst List of pictures and moldings at Veenuorr’s, 916 and 411 7th st. and 1221 Pa. ave. Sprrxe is the season of life to begin right and you can't be wrung im using A. B. UC. Alterative for the blood. Wester Hztowts, adjoining the grounds of the great Methodist University, sells rapidly. The most beautiful suburban locatior. High, dry and sightly. Prices 10 to 20 centsa toot, Jo. F. Wacoam corner Mth and G streets, We Mezr Ayy and all prices advertised on moquette and other carpets. Come and see us and we will save you money. W. H. Hoxxs, Penn. ave. and Sth street. Ose Quant of $1 whisky for 750. Can't be beat. Cuas. Kraemer, 737 7th st. nw. Westex Hxionts, adjoining the grounds of the great Methodist University, offer the greatest opportunities to persons desirous of investing smallamounts. Prices 10 to 20 cents per foot, Sales opened September 25; will close October 25, 1890. Jxo. ¥. WAGGAMAN, corner Mth and G str northwest. Frise Ponrnarts at Kets Kemeth: "a, 1109 Pa. av. Canrets Campuonatep and made moth proof frce of charge, Emrice Canret CLEaxixe Wouxs, 691-635 Mass. «ve. n.w. Telephone 425-2 Do Not Bey anywhere until you have seen Wesley Heights, adjoining the grounds of the great Methodist University. The most lovely apot for rural homes. Sale opens September % and closes October 25. Prices, 10 to 20c. per foot. Joux F. Waccaxay, Cor. 14th and G sts. now. Bur Your Coat of J. Maury Dove. Only highest grades of family coal handled, CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Avsavon’s.—Sol Smith Russell in “A Poor Relation.” * Nationat.—DeWolf Hopper Opera Company in “Castles in the Air.” ‘Milton Nobles in “The Phenix.” ax's.—Gus Hill's World of Novelties, Arzastic Parx.—Destruction of Pompeii. Sr. Peren's Caunca.—Fair and Concert, CONDENSED LOCALS. Rev. Walter Q. Scott, D.D., a former resi- dent of this city. has been called to the pastor- ate of the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, N.Y. N.Y. In the Police Court yesterday Timothy Hurley, & young man, was charged with disorderly con- duct and threatening Officers Parker po | Me- Nailey lost Sunday. The court imposed a fine ef $5 for aisorderly conduct. The Ohio Republican Association held an enthusiastic meeting Monday might. Addresses were made by Representatives McKinley, Wil- liams, J. D. Taylor, Wickham and Burton. Messrs. Wm. G. Hall (increase) and Morris Keim (reissue) of the District of Columbia have been granted a pension. The will of the late James S Mulligan. be- queathing his estate to his wife, Amelia Mulli- — nied today with a petition for probate, eames Too Much of Gallagher’s Whisky. Jas Gallagher, who is proprietor of a cigar Store at the corner of Whitney avenue and the ‘7th street road, was called upon in the Police Court today to answer a charge of selling liquor to iumates of Soldiers’ Home. Mr. C. Maurice Smith represented the defendant and hoe a plea of not guilty. Maurice Bresna- was the prosecuting witness and he toid judge Miller that during six months or a year be had spent #45 in the defendant's place, and said he had drunk in there with Ed. Conway, Phil. Kink and James Corcoran, who are in- mates of the home. Mr. Smith asked the witness if he had not Deen dismissed from the home three or four times, and he replied that he had not. “How many times have you been dismissed from there?” was the next question. “Ouly once.” “What was that for?” “Drinking too much of Gallagher's whisky.” _ Mr. Smith then proceeded to question him as to whether he been. called . t : “Carey” or Bot (meaning an Irish informer), and witness feplied that he didn’t like Carey much anyhow. He was 6] of another inmate of the GALLAGHER'S LOAN. When further questioned he said that Mr. Gallagher loaued him $5 after the warrant was issued and he was told to leave the country. He took the money and spent it, but did not leave the country. In answer to Judge Miller's inquiry he said that he took the money to make a better case COMMISSIONER ROSS ON DUTY. The Change Made at the District Bulld- ing Toflay. —_— MR, HINE GREETS Hs sUccESsOR AND THEN RE- ‘TIRES FROM OFFICE—MANY FLOWERS'AND MANY CALLERS—SCENES AT TRE DISTRICT BUILDING TODAY—A TALK WITH THE NEW COMMISSIONER. “Good morning, Commissioner Ross.” That was the greeting Mr. Ross received from ex- Commissioner Hine as the former entered the board room at the District building this morn- ing. Itlackeda few minutes of 10 o'clock when a colored messenger beating in his arms a huge basket of cut flowéra for the new Com- ' missioner. with the compliments of the faculty of the Georgetown Law School. made his ap- pearance. He was closely followed by Mr. Ross, who entered the main door of the bnild- ing and hurried up the broad staircase. He was met at the landing by «representative of Tue Stanand escorted to the board room, where Commissioner Hine was enjoying his usual morning cigar. ‘MR. HINE BECOMES AN “Ex.” . “Well, I'm glad to see you,” said Mr. Hine, rising. After the exchange of a few compli- ments incident to the occasion Mr. Ross glanced at his watch, remarking: “Let's see, Am I late ‘or early for Commissioner? I started out to get here by 9 o'clock. but every- one scemed to stop me on the street.” Just then another messenger made his ap- pearance Dearing a bouquet of La France roses for the new Commissioner. When conversation was resumed the busi- ness of the office was discussed and Mr. Hine spent about an hour posting his successor. MR DOUGLASS’ HAPPY DILEMMA. Commissioner Douglass arrived: then and when he heard that the new Commissioner had come he did not stop té remove his coat but went directly into the board room. “As I see you both here,” said Mr. Douglass, shaking the hand of Mr. Ross, “Iam forcibly reminded of that old quotation, ‘How happy I could be with either, were t’other dear charmer away.’ ” AN INVITATION TO THE SCHURT@EN PARK. A delegation from the Germans of the city, composed of Messré. Heurich and Schultz, was announced, and they said they called to invite the new Commissioner to the celebration of “German day” at Scheutzen Park next Monday. Mr. Ross thanked the gentlemen for the invi- tation and said he would be pleased to accept it if he could arrange matters. ALREADY SWORN IX. Secretary Tindall came in the board room then with his little Bible, on which ho has sworn in all previous Commissioners, but his services were not needed, as Mr. Johnson of the registry division of the city post office had already performed that service, HIS FIRST OFFICIAL ACT. There came a request that two boys, pupils in the Franklin School, be allowed to remain in that building and not be transferred to the second division. Commissioner Ross heard the facts and wrote a letter requesting that they be in the Franklin School. This was his first official action, MR, HINE’S DEPARTURE. Commissioner Hine remained until nearly 11 o'clock and then took his departure, after bid- ding Commissioner Douglass good-bye. Mr. Hine said to a Stan reporter that he would not resame his law-practice, but devote all of his time to the Linotype Company, of which he is | chrcgemr He leaves this afternoon for New fork to be gone some time. Before Commissioner Ross made his appear- ance this morning Mr. Hine received many of the clerks in the District building, who were unable to see him yesterday afternoon. A CALL FROM SENATOR INGALLS. Among his carly callers was Senator Ingalls. The Senator spoke in complimentary terms of Mr. Hine’s administration, and said he had heard nothing but praise on all sides for the admirable way he had looked after the affairs of the District. “Lut you are not to be forgotten, Senator,” responded Mr, Hine, “you have done yeoman service for Washington and I want to thank you. “Well, I have done my utmost,” replied the Senator, “to further the best interest: of Wash- ington and I fatter myself that we have complished a good deal.” a es, you have, especially in passing the park iu” “That is an important thing.” said the Sen- ator, ‘but you know I have been for it all the time. I intend. however, to do something else—that is, to havo the District reimbursed, or rather to work hard to accomplish it.” COMMISSIONER ROSS WILL POST HIMSELF. "commence work at once,” said Com- missioner Ross in reply to a query of Tue Star reporter. ‘I am just like a beginner now, as fur as experience goes, and Lhaye a great deal to learn.” “No, I haven't thought of making any changes; in fact I don’t know exactly who is who yet. The liquor question? Wel, that’s a hard subject. Iam in favor of enforcing the law strictly, but cannot speak intelligently upon the subject. as I have not given it close attention. As regards other matters, as I have already said, I know but little. I intend, how- ever, to familiarize myself with District affairs as soon as possible.” During the day many prominent citizens paid their respects to the new Commissioner. Avctiox Sate on Friday at 5 p.m. of some of the choicest lotsin LeDroit Park. See ad- vertisement of G. W. Stickney. — Was the Retrocession of Alexandria Constitutional? To the Editor of Tax Evexixo $ran. By act of Congress of July 9, 1846, the Dis- trict of Columbia was dismembered by the ces- sion to Virginia of Alexandria county. The act was declared to be unconstitutional in Con- gress and elsewhere. In 1870a test suit was brought. The Supreme Court, 92 U.s. Re: Phillips vs. Payne, held that this suit w estopped by the political nature of the retro cession. A more recent decision by Judge Cox, in the case of Roach vs. VanKiswick, pub- lished in MacArthur and Mackey’s Reports of Supreme Court of District of Colum- bia, ably reviews the constitutional powers and limitations of Congress in respect to this District, and expressly denies the rightof Congress to delegate or otherwise transfer it legislative power over the District. The cession, aside from its legal as- pect, involves an important question of public policy. ‘The national capital 1s growing rapidiy and the area of ten miles square is needed for natural expansion of the city. Reoently the government has acquired title to a large sec- tion of Alexandria and uses it for a national cemetery. It has built also three bridges con- necting the twosectious of the Distriet aud has established at Fort Myer an extensive military it. So long as this retrocession of part of the District is legalized a precedent exists which in violent party strife may lead to dangerous consequences. Not only the legislative, but the executive and judicial functious of the gov- ernment depend upon the maintenance of a seat of government. Yet its existence, if this precedent be sustained, woyld rest upon the mere enactment by Congress over the Presi- dent's veto of a simjlar cession of the re- mainder of the District to Maryland, Sucha condition was not intended by the Constitution and numerous judicial decisiang on collateral issues establish the principle that powers given to Congress by the Constitution cunnot be del- egated, transferred or abrogated in any mav- nersave by constitutional am gress is empowered “to @: © Jegisiation in all cases whatsoever over such District as may by cession of particular status and the acceptance of Congress become seat of government of the. United States.” Hence there can be no doubt that this: a Judicial decision in regard to this act is ad- visable the method of reaching it is important. In the case of Phillips inst Payne the de- cision that only United States and tho state gf Virginia, who, were the parties in the execution of the act, can tost its legality. The preservation, protection and defeuse of the Constitution is confided to the President, 3 Ha ris H 8 5 ? i 3 F AT THE CITY POST OFFICE, Mr. Sherwood Becomes Postmaster and Appoints Mr. S. H. Merrill as Assistant. Postmaster Harry Sherwood duly qualified and was sworn into his new office last night. but his only officia! act was the delivery of pleasant little speech to Mr. Ross, the retiring postmaster, at the National Hotel. ‘The first thing he did this morning, however, was to appoint his own successor, the assistant postmaster. Capt. 8. H. Merrill was the lucky man, and while his appointment was hardly in the nature of a surprise, as Tax Stan announced several weeks ago that he would probably de the man selected, it still gives general satisfac- tion, j Capt. Merriil was at his desk bright and early this morning. working as diligently as if he were quite used to being an assistant post- master. It was not long, though, before the news of his appointment got abroad and was busy all day shaking hands with any nw ber of dallers and receiving congratulatio: from all quarters. A great bunch of roses from the city delivery division ornamented his desk and later another big bunch came in from friends outside. THE NEW ASSISTANT POSTMASTER. At the commencement of the war he resided in Portland, Me., and was one of the first to re- spond to the, cali of President Linccln fer troops, and enlisting in the first regiment from that state for three months, came to the d fense of the ca) i and was commissioned as second lheutenant in the eleventh Maine volunteers for three years. Two months later, at the age of nineteen, he was promoted to the captaincy of his compan: He served in the Peninsula campaign, partici- pating in the siege of Yorktown, eugagements at Williamsburg. Seven Pines, Fair Oaks and the seven days’ fighting before Richmond, and in command of two companies barned the rail- road bridge over the Chickahominy on the ap- proach of the confederate Gen. Jackson in the rear, and on the retreat of the Union army to the James river was in the engagement at White Oak swamps, supporting a battery. In 1865, with his regiment, Capt, Merrill was in the expedition under Generals Foster, Hunter and Gilmore at the bombardment of Fort Sumter and siege of Charleston, Wéing stationed on Morris Island and Block Island adjacent to the famous Ene Angel.” in 1864, with his command, he returned'to Virginia, serving in the expedition of Gen. Butler at City Point and Bermuda H indred, and at the siege of Petersburg occupied the trenches at the Burnside mine, durinj; which time he was in command of ‘his regiment. Later, in command, he participated in several engagements on the north bank of th» James river. At the close of the war he was ap- pointed toaclerkship in the Washington city post office, and until 1877 was superintendent of tho money order and registry divisions of that office. When the two divisions were sepa- rated he became superintendent of the mon order division, continuing as such until h removal from office in 1988, having had a service in the post office for twenty-threo years. For the last two years he has been engaged in the real estate business, first with M. M. Parker and later as senior gartuer of the firm of Merrill & Terry. He is a member of Rey- nolds Post G.A.R., the Union Soldiers’ Alliance, and is prominent in the Masonic fraternit; being a member of Columbia Commandery, Knights Templar. ~~. _ AMUSEMENTS, Seats will be on sale tomorrow morning at Albaugh’s for Miss Cora Tanner next week in “One Error,” a new play in which Miss Tanner has made a hit at the Fifth Avenue Theater, New York. Seats now on gale for ‘‘My Jack,” the recent melo-dramatic success, at Harris’ Bijou Theater next week. Tony Pastor with a great company comes next week to Kernan’s. ‘The air was balmy last night and a great crowd occupied all the available space outside of the boxes at the “Destruction of Pompeii,” and the entertainment passed off in the most interesting and exciting manner. ‘The novelty of this exhibit will grow on the people, and be- fore the close of the engagement “standing room only” will be the regular sign there. Tickets at Brentano's, sani Ee The Lafayette Monument Site. To the Editér of Tue EveNtne Stan: The reference to the location of the Lafay- ette monument in your issue this afternoon suggests a renewal of the proposition hereto- fore made that Mount Vernon Square be se- lected. This square is in the heart of the city; beautifully located; is passed by three street railroads and is the terminus of the fourth; is amply large and from its name is associated with the memory of Washington, whose ashes repose at Mount Vernon on the Potomac. Let the monument, therefore, to Washington's friend be placed in Mount Vernon Square at Washington, Nothing could be more har- mouious, September 30, 1890, A Virginian and His Pistol. Mr. B. J. Skates of Virginia arrived here from his home yesterday on his way to atteud the session of the United States court in Alex- andria today. He was under a summons to ap- pear for the prosecution in the case of James Thomas, who is charged with a violation of the revenue law. When Skates reached here he only had about $3, and not wanting to go to Alexandria this morning empty handed he thought he would put up at a police station over night. He met Policeman Ciscle and asked that officer to direct him to a station, The officer volunteered to go with him, and upon entering the office the Virginian asked that his revolver be taken :are of until morn- ing. The blue-coated guardian of the peace accommodated him and entered against the stranger a charge of carrying concealed weapons, This morning Skates spueeren before Judge Milier and his counsel, Mr. Carrington, ad- mitted that he bad the weapon, but claimed that inasmuch as he only carried it to travel through the country he had violated no law and should be discharged. Judge Muller was of the same opinion and Skates was discharged, but not in time to make the Alexandria court at 10 o'clock, seein Seance Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to M. P. Walsh of Albany and Adele M. Barnes; Wm. Fletcher and Millie Butler; Thomas Wilson and Mary Clayton; Adolph J. Menocal and Laura W. Abbot; Lo- renza Gavkius and Pauline Hawkins; John kh. Cassidy and Mary Zeize; Charles 'l, Hendler of Buffalo, N.Y., und Estelle Havenner; HH. Ragan and Ida 8, Haldeman; W. nett and Lizzie C. Todd; Chas. 8. C; € "Agnes L. McArthur, Daniel J, Greeley and Nellie Riley; H. 8. Mobley and Mollie E. Talbott, both of Frederick, Md.; Roy H. Chamberlain and Margaret M. Hepburn, both of Clarinda, iowa: Jarvis Lawton aud Ce- celia C. Phillips, both of Baitimore; John H. Benton and Maria L. Webster; Chas, FE. Whit and Jennette Carroll, both of Prince George county, Md; L. P. Winston and Edmonia Brookings.. Caeee 2 Weaeae AB, & P. Railroad Employe Fined. This morning in the Police Court a young man named Arthur Thomas, who has been em- ployed by the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company for two years as @ fireman, was charged with the larceny of a heavy piece of brass, the property of the railroad company, The witnesses for the prosecution were Car Inspector Brown and Special Officer McGrath. ‘The former testified that early last evening he saw the defendant take the piece of brass from @ box and hide it. The officer testified that he arrested Thomas about 11 o’cloek at night and got the brass from near the lumber pile, where wn said it had been placed. When he arrested Thomas the er ejaculated: “For Gud’s sake let me go and I'll leave the country tonight.” THE DEFENDANT STOUTLY DENIED the charge and said Mr. Brown had evidently mistaken him for some one else. p- Mr. Campbell Carrington argued for acquittal of his client Thomas, Mr. Mullowney, for the prosecution, claimed «SNe mh i me na ir ing a fine of €5, which moninant ss nig A Suit for Maintenance. The answer in the case of Mary L Smithson against T. E. Smithson was not, as publighed yesterday in tho divorce suit, for that has been settled, but in a suit for brought by the wife ————o____ THE COURTS, MANY ON THE LIST. Citizens Who Are Ambitious to Become Post Office Inspectors. The position of post office inspector is evi- dently a very desirabie one to judge from the Jong list of eligibles for that position that the civil service commission has and from the number of applications that are constantly be- ing received. To apply is one thing and to be appointed is decidedly another, and the news that comes from the civil service commission is anything but encouraging to would-be in- ‘spectors, Under the present system almost all the va- cancies in the force of inspectors are filled by transfers from the railway mail service and from the classified service. According to re- ports from the commission they now have on their lists the names of 140 cligibies, which is probably ten times as many as will ever be re- ss to filt all the vacancies that will occur for the next two years, As a result they are seeking to discourage any further applications for some time tocome., They know when they have had enough. HOUSE LETTER BOXES. The Commission at Work Examining Designs. The commission appointed by Postmaster General Wanamaker to examine designs for letter boxes for private residences met today at the Post Office Department. Capt, Sher- wood, the new postmaster, represented this city on the commission, The work of the com- mission promises to be somewhat laborious, mainly because of the number of designs which have been submitted for examination. A large number of models have been re- ceived by the individual members of the com- mission, which have been forwarded to this city. In room 42in the Post OMco Depart- ment building there is along table stretching the length of the room. That table is alroady piled high with the models, znd there are many more on the way. The commission is supposed to examine theso designs and recom- mend the adoption of the most suitable, They will also consider whether the public will’ be asked to buy them or whether it would e Advisablo for the government to furnish letter boxes to those desiring them. It is claimed that ifsuch a great saving in time is ef- fected that the government can easily afford furnish the boxes. Of course in either event it will remain discretionary with a citizen whether he will attach the letter box to his front door. It was the intention to get a letter box that would Jook weil in a handsome front door and would not present the objection of,being in the way or unsightly. me of the designs submitted are ingenious, while a large number are simply ridiculous, One dosign is 80 adjusted that when the letter carrier lifts the flap of the box and shoves in the letters an electric gong is sounded, which notifies the members of the household that the mail has arrived. ‘This design 18 the invention of a woman. thers who have submitted designs have com- bined with the boxes a burglar alarm and fire alarm and elaborate locks to secure the mail after ithas been placed in the boxes, One box has a crank on the outside which the letter carrier is supposed to turn, as if it was bee, box, and thus grind the letters in- side, Do xor fail to see Pain’s “Last Days of Pom- eii” and the gorgecus pyrotechnic display ChurSday and Saturday night at Atlantic Park, 17th and U sts. new. . DISTRICT ERNMENT. Vv VITAL STATISTICS, The report of Health Oficer Town end for the week ending September 27 shows: Num- 30. ber of deaths, 30; white, 50: Death rate per 1,000 per annum: White, 1 colored, 17.0; total population, 16.6. ‘Thirty- six were under five years of age. 24 were under one year old, aud 11 over sixty years, Eleven of the deaths occurred in hospitals and public institutions, The deaths by classes were as follows: Zymotic, 28; constitutional, 19; lo- cal, 24; developmental, 9, The priucipal causes of death were: Croup, 2; diphtheriay ‘onsumption, 11; diarrheal. 6; erysipelas, yphoid fever, 4; malarial fever, 3; pneumo- nia, 1; bronchitis, 1; whooping cough, 1; grip, 1. Births reported: 19 white males, 21 white females; 15¢ lored males, 13 colored fe- males, Marriages reported: 20 white, Gcolored. MISCELLANEOUS, J. V. Riley resigned from the and was not removed, as publishe: eldest eas Real Estate Matters. John J. Hogan has purchased for 29,800 of the National Union Insurance Company sut lot C, Square 295, fronting 70 feet 5 inches on Ohio avenue, at the corner of 12th street northwest, Henrietta V. Herron has bought of Jacob Glover for 28,300 parts 21 and 22, square 563— 22 by 100 fect on F between Ist and 2d streets northwest. Jere- H. Wheelwright has purchased for $6,000 of Mary Hilbus lots E and F, square 102—40 feet 10 inches by 101 fect 11 inches on 2ist between G und H streets northwest. —— colored, Vga force, Young Women at the Bat. A novelty in the way of base ball will be the game to be played at the Capitol Park Friday between the champion young lady ball players and tho Capital City nine. Asthe name indi- cates the first club is composed of young women, The Capital City nine is composed of some of the best amateur male players of Wash-, ington, and the game will give an opportunity of judging the relative merits of the two sexes, as Sluggers, twirlers and baso runners, The young ladies not only have ability as players, ut their conduct in the field has wou praise for them wherever they have appeared. Ladies are pepen ely invited to the grounds aud will be admitted to the grand stand free. All objectionable characters will be excluded, Come at Once or you will lose the golden opportunity. Wesley Heights. * Gen, Early’s Narrow Escape. Gen, Jubal A. Early had a narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon. He was stand- ing in front of a buildingon Main street in Lynchburg, Va., which was recently burned, when suddenly and without a moment's warn- ing the wall fell, burying him in a mass of debris. He was rescued in about twenty min- utes, only slightly hurt, from under some large timbers which heid = off of his body, Fire Caused by a ‘Dimple.’”? A fire was cause in a singular way the other day in Highland Park, opposite New Bruns- wick, N. J. The large and handsome country reeidence of Mr. Peter Zimmerman was discov- ered to be on fire. The flames were first scen if n bay window at the east end of the third story hall, where the sun was shining in. It is concluded that the fire was started by a dimple in the window glass contractiny the sun’s rays, ‘The flames were quickly extinguished by using water from the tank on the roof, The damage ‘wil! not exceed-$100, ‘The property 1s insured for $10,500. aN Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers has arrived at San Francisco to settle, if possible, the difficulties between the Southern Pacific Company and its ongineors, The Roban Brothers’ Boiler Manufacturing Company. St. Louis, has assigned, with assets of $175,000 and liabilities $120,000. Raphacl & Lewenburg, dealers and manu- facturers of cloaking, Boston, have assigned. Their liabilities are estimated at from $175,000 ‘erect dceiro dot ¢ damage in South orest are duing great in Sout! Dakota. Frank Glosser, duy operator at Leighton,Pa.. wasarrested yesterday on the charge of having caused by hiv negligence the death of three men, The relatives of John Scott, deceased presi- dent of the Alloghany Valley Railroad Com- pany, are contesting the latter's will, PO prone Reb ip thin Walter Pierce, ‘was sentences ree years’ impris- nh. A edalicaag a pistol, ; The Philadel; grocers and importers’ ex- change has pied resolutions protesting against the passage of the Conger lard bill. Qcrorura ’ ‘Ia the most anctent and most general of all disesses. Scarcely a famity is entirely fres from it, while thou- anda everywhere'are its suffering slaves. Hood's ‘hed remarkable success in curing ‘The most severe and painful Yunning sores, swellings in the neck or goitre, humor in the eyes, causing partial or total blindness, have | yielded to the powerful effects of this medicine, It thoroughly: res every trace of impurity from the blood and | ap the weakened system. . X. B.—If you have decided to try Hood's Sarsaparille | do mot be induced to take any other. ‘WOOD'G SARSAPARILLA THE MARYLAND REGISTRATION. Cases of Interest Here to Be Decided by . the Court of Appeals. ° The Baltimore American of today anys: In- formation has been received in the matter of the appeal of cases of registration arising in St. Mary's county. In the case of a resident of Washington named Camilier, the registra- tion officer held that he would not strike off the name at the September sitting. The case was appealed to court, State Attorney D. C. Hamitt of St. Mary's and Robert Coombs, esq., appenring for the registration officer, and F. N. Holmes and George C. Merrick for appel- lant. The court held that the registration officer unquestionably had the authority to strike off a name ut the September mtting. It was also held that the registration officer can- not refuse to give copies of the entries made on the registration books opposite any mame when applied for by any party aggrieved. This decision was called forth by the action of one Giles Dyer, a registration officer in St. Mary's, who had refused to furnish such copy, in plain violation of the express provisions of statute, ° Another instance of. the working of the law is the appeal of Benjamin F. Brewer. Brewer is a democrat and an attendant at St. Elizabeth's Insane Asylum in the Distriet. Brewer ap- plied for registration in the sixth district of St. Mary's. Here the registration officer, in direct contrast to the action of the registration officer in the Camilier case, held that he had au- thority to strike off a name in the September sitting and struck off Brewer's name. ‘This isa striking example of the arbitrary and partisan manter in which the absurd law {s interpreted by the various registration officers, wer contested the action of the officer in striking off the name on three points, namely: First, that he is an unmarricd man and that his parents still reside in the county, and that he has not taken up his domicile or abode out of the state in the meaning of the statute; second, that he is an employe of the United States government, and therefore comes within the exception allowed by the law of every state in favor of persons in the employe of the United States government; third, admitting that he had not returned to bis county and had not tuken the affidavit prescribed by the statute of the last legislature, he attacks the constitu- tionality of the act itself, In this case, at the request of counsel for ap- pellant, in accordauce with the wishes of tho:e contesting the law, inclading Mr,- Mudd, and, indeed, especiaily at his suggestion, the court will render a proforma decision adverse to the plea of the appellant. The ense will be taken up immediately by the court of uppeala, ‘This will dispose most effectually of the chi 4 that theso cases had been brought in St. Ty's 7 county because the judge and the state attor- ney were republicans. Attorney Gen, Whyte was quoted today as stating in the most positive way that the law could not be upheld in the case of United States employes and in the case of unmarried men whose parents, like in the Brewer case, still reside in the’county. It is belicved that Judge Stono will argue the case for the appel- lant before the court of appe Exodus from Western A special to the New York Herald from Ateh- ison, Kan., says: Chaylos E, Styles, assistant general passenger agent of the western livision of the Missouri Pacific, who spent last weck in western Kansas, says there is an exodus of extraordinary proportions in that part of the state for Louisiana and Oregon. ‘he rueh began last summer when it was known that the corn crop would be a failure. The exodus in- cludes farmers, mechanics aud laborers, Thero is absolutely nothing in the country to keep the people alive. - oe Kidnaped by Farm Hands. A special to the New York Herald from Barry- ville, Pa., says: Two discharged colored farm hands of John Hannon,a well-to-do farmer of this place, kidnaped his daugitter Julia, aged twenty, last Monday week, took her to a hut in a’ ravine and kept her there until Tuesday noon, assauit- ing her repeatedly aud foreing whisky down her throat, Then they left ber. ‘The fiends’ names are Samuel Johuson and Jack Willams. A searching party went out when she failed to return home, but it was uot until Wednesday that she was fonnd. She was almost insane and in her ravings accused Johaos8u and Will- iams. The men have not yet been captured, ces Burrundia’s Son-in-Law Coming. A dispatch tothe New York ereld from the City of Mexico says: Dr. Bengoechea, son- in-law of Gen, Barrundia, arrived there last night en route to the United States to present the case of Barrundia to President Harrison. tee tain coaan A man employed in the woollen mills at Lacon, Ii, became enraged at lis daughter for marrying against his wishes, She went Sunday morning to ask his forgiveness and he shot her dead and then killed himself, The husband of the girl has gone insane over the affair. Beatrice Hamilton, the baby which Mrs, Rob- ert Ray Hamilton palmed off on her husband, has been taken possession of by the executors of Mr, Hamilton's estate. A burial permit was issued in Chicago Satur- day for Ruth Ann Hilton, who ig said to have been one hundred and ten yeu¥s old, Ruth was a colored woman, who was born in 1780 in Richmond, Va, ULCERS FORM. HOSPITALS AND DOCTORS USELESS. CRAZED WITH PAIN. 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Huber and Kitty Al- lyme, Gilbert Sarory, thé Evana Eddie and ‘Next week—TONY PASTOR AND COMPANY. «29.68 EEX SEW NATIONAL THEATER Sale becins Tomorrow for the Engagement of DANIEL FRORMAN'S NEW YORK LYCEUM THEATER CO, ONE WEEK, MONDAY, OCT @ Matinee Saturday only, in THE CHARITY BALL. By Belasco and De Mille Cast includes Herbert Kelcey, Nelson Wheaterott, W.3, Le Moyne, Charles Welcott, Fritz Williams, Walter Bellows, Georgia Cayvan, Hearictia Cros» Mrs. Charles Walcott, Eifie Shannon, Mra. Thos Whiffen and others. ‘The wost successful play ever produced at the New ‘The Champtcm YOUNG LaDY BALL PLAYERS OF THE WORLD, ar CAPITOL PARK, FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 4:15 P.M ee eeeeeeeeeees SIG, 2 FORTS... reseeeee.... 15e. K™s SEANCE, Tonight at 8 o'clock, rt 1316 I st. nw. “LAST DAYS OF POMPEII" ax MAGNIFICENT AND INSPIRING DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS AT ATLANTIC PARK, 17TH AND U STS, THE ATTRACTIONS: 300 PARTICIPANTS. STAGE 350 FEET LONG. LAKE OF REAL WATER, 300 BY 100 FEET, THE ANCIENT CITY OF POMPEIL ERUPTION OF MOUNT VESUVIUS, Acrobate, Boxers and Wrestlers, Kope Walkers and Specialty Artiste, UNITED STATES MARINE BAND. PALN'S MATCHLESS AND INSPIKING PYROTLCHNIC DISPLAY, Admission, 25c.: Reserved sents, 50c., Orchestre Seats, numbered, 75c. Private Boxes, numbered, @1 acl, tone sale at Brentano's ‘Wyo Herdic Line direct to grounds, Metropolitan a. by st. cars, EVERY EVENING AT S—SATURDAY MATINEB Greeted Enthusiastically—A Genuine Triamph. THE DE WOLF oO PPrR PPP 83 fer pee o P P oo Fr P FPR RRR a ke a @azzz o H H HH H a CASTLES IN THE AIR. By Byrne and Kerker. Adolph Nowak, Musical Director, Prices—81.50, 50e. and 25. Next Week—N.\. Lycoum Theater Stock Company iu ty Bail.” 0 ‘ne Cuarit ARKIS' BIJOU THEATER, One Week, MO 16th AY, Sey tH The Great Fire cene, The Wonderful Gambling And the Villain Stil Pursued Her, LBAUGH’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Every Evening. Matinces Wednesday and Saturday, Engagement of the Eminent Comedian, Mr, SOL SMITH 'e quaint comedy-drama, KELATION. »AB........... NOAH VALE, QUACK, SAID THE DUCK. clude Mise Linda Dietz, Lilhan pebill Alfred Hudsou. Frauk Lawtcn, KA TANNEK INONERRKOK, 920 s" PETER’S CHURCH FATK ~y AT THE NEW CHURCH, Corner 24 and C sts. southeast, SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 18, 1890. ‘Vocal and Instrumental Concert every evening, com- mencing at Admission 10 cents, -3w RUF. J. B. CALDWE! DANCING ACADEMY, (Cor. H and oth sts. 2.w.) Class for adults, Tues. and Friday eveuines, 6:30 p.m. ‘Class tor Juveniles, Wed, and Sat. afternoona. ES Fates to private clubs, &c. a18-120" Address 114 C st. nw. ME, 422 DE COU, MUELLER, sUCOESSOR to L. G Marini, and iustructor of Dancing and Deportment at the UB. Naval Academy, will reopen his Select Sehvol of Deneing at Masonic Hall, con Vth ang F sta u.w., Weduosday, October &, Borel im. Circulars atthe academy. 02 HELDON'S, 1004 F ST. N.Ve, THE tetly first-class dancing academy in’ Wash- dull corps of efficient assistants, T and paturdays. deud tor circular, sl. WALIFORNIA Special Parties, Semi-monthly. ‘Tourist g Sie, Cheap Katen, Souther Pacitic Ger adress HAWLEY}, Ass't Gen'l Trafic Manager, 343 Broad- wey, New York; K. J. SMITH, Agent, 4% south Ad st. Puiladelphia, or amy Baltunore Ohio Ticket Agent. dal d-whe- 1048 Gs ECHO CAP + “THE PATAWOMECK." 18 NOW OPEN FoR GUESTS. REGULAR DINNER, 61. SPECIAL DINNER A LA CARTE. oR SPE Tit ee stem = om 200 Dp. % ‘Tickets tor sate desired should ‘be secured before. and. Jes weer the route uf tour oF more west of the Sun susdite will be called “Lickew Sur. reserved EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, &c. worst VERNON AND MAMSHALL HALL ‘Untt] further notice the MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL STEAM BOAT COMPANY ‘Will run one boat per day to MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL BALL, Leaving the wharf of the company, foot of 7th st, af a2 10 a.m, and returning st 3 p.m. STAGE EXCURSIONS. ‘WITT'S TALL] 13 1: ot bw. trip: iv fi woidiers™ 9 am, 2pm ; 500. ‘john: Bridge, Wed. and Sun., 3 pin. Zoe- ed OTELS ely Pa ave, and 14th st, Washington, D.C, i yas