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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
The Tammany Ring Interested I'm
Stekes' Fight Against the Grand

NEW YORK, Feb. iG.-The indicted ringites
are greatly interested in the issue raised in the
Stokes case a. Ia the regularity of the over and
Termner grand Jury which indicted him. Ii
Stokes secures a setting aside OF the indictment.
II will establish a precedent for those indicted
by the general sessions anti-Ting jury. a. the
empannelling of both was alike. on this ac-
count II If said that John Graham. though bat.
Ting for Stokes, II really seeking to save Boss
Tweed
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Chinese Rorxias.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.-HOng Kong dis
patches say the steamer MartOban brought 20
Singapore Captain Chase, OF the American ship
Radiant, beached after striking on Crocodile
reef.
The officers and crew of the American shin
Amandy we're poisoned at Hong Kong. One o
the Officers died. The noisoneTs escanel.
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81. Louis Failing 60 Get che Home
Capital, wants Foreign Capital.

81. LOUIS, teb. ia meeting of prominent
and influential citizens Mas held at the Southern
Hotel last night to devise means whereby for
eign capital may be induced TO come 90 ST.
Louis for investment. Gov. Stannard, ID. n .
Armstrong and other gentlemen made speeches
A lengthy letter from Prof. Watsrhouse, OF
Washington University. was read. N which lac
discussed the whce subject, and made some
valuable suggestions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

A DANGEROUS CENEST.-The barrel which
exploded In Philadelphia on Wednesday morn
ing and caused q fire by which S75 900 worth of
property was destroyed was preparation made
of gutta Percha, and used to paste the ichan-
nels" OF shoes. The cement was in a leaky bar
rel, and a gas escaping from it ignited with
gas flame and caused the disaster So rapid was
the progress of the flames that fifteen men and
young girls only saved their lives by olanbering
throu On the trap door in the roof Of the burning
building and reaching the street by descending
through trap-d door in another building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHooLs-The Virginia
senate has ordered to engrossment a bill which
limits the pay of county school superintendent
TO SS5e per year in counties having les than
fifteen thousand OF population, which NAV be
increased in more populous counties at a rate
not exceeding $50 to each 1 900 OF popnla ion
NO school district or county will be allowed 10
levy school tax exceeding 6 cents on the 500
The house Of delegates committee on schools
aud colleges has reported a memorial addressed
lie schools e~ P"o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

Nav YORK, Feb. l6--The appeal OF the coun-
sci for Foster, the car-hook murderer, 70 the
Supreme Court, from decision, came up this
morning, and Judges Ingraham aud Brady
denied the appeal, reafirming the decision Of
the lower court. This necessitates the resentenc-
ing of Foster, which will be done next wednes-
day, when the case will be carried 10 the Court
of Appeals
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Another Railroad Smash-un

ffTTsBUR0, Feb. l6.-A collision occurred on
the Connellsville railroad, at Clayton's station
yesterday morning. Two freight trains tele-
scoped, and the engineer OF one of them named
y. Murterry, was fatally injured. -Four cars
containing live stock were wrecked aud a num-
Der OF animals killed. The disaster was caused
by one of the trains stopping for water. without
displaying the signal. The matter viii be in
vestigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

ga leaP-year party OF twenty ar ,h,,tv
coaches vent from Springfield on Friday eveny
ing to Ch'eopeee Falls, the ladies' ersrc,ss Sn
their rights by doing all the honors and pav;.ss
all the bills. f~yins
@The GAINESVILLE Wis., Gazette hears frou
rural village OF the case OF q woman vho
gave birth to triplets just after recovering from
the small pox. All the women In that neishhor
hood are gett ng yaceinsteJ again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

TEE CAPE DIAMOND FIELDs.-The Cape
Standard and VI all Africa of the 18th OF Janu-
airy states that up TO that time the new arrange
ments at the diamond fields were reported TO be
working as well as could be expected, and the
officers were giving general satisfaction. Sick
ness prevailed TO a large extent, and the deaths
were numerous. The fields were still Welding
large returns, and there were rumors in circu-
lation, but not believed, that two diamonds,
each weighing more than 900 carats, had been
found. The value of the diamonds exported
during the year from South Africa Is estimated
at 81, 800 900. The total weight OF diamonds
sold at Capetown during the fortnight preceding
the Saxon's departure was ,662 carats, realizing
f16, 125. Large numbers of diggers were re-~
turning TO the colony TO spend the Christmas
holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
General HaIieek-s Will.

SANFRANcIsCo, Feb. l5.-The will OF General
Henry W. Halleck was prObated to-day. His
wife IL appointed sole executrfN and guardian of
their son. The property is shared between them,
except 900 TO be paid his mother, with the use
Of his homestead in Oneida county, New York
state, during her life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
Meeting Of Lake rl.herme..

NEW YORK, Feb. ia Buffalo dispatch saw.
that the lake fishermen are TO hold a meeting Ia
Detroit, on March 10th, with the view 20 con.
slider means 30 secure their right to fish on the
British soil, which is denied by the Treaty OF
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
Execution Of Buckbout.

WHITE PLAINS, N V, Feb. l6.-Buckhout,
the murderer, was executed at a quarter 70 Il
O'Clock to-day. He betrayed NO fear OF death
and said he was content TO die.
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The Corrupt New York Judges,

NEW YORK, Feb. l6.-The legislative inquiry
into the charges against Judges Barnard AMI
Cardozo, which begins to-day will be conducted
in secret
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-Senators Harlan,
Cole, Robinson. Scott and Representatives Scho-
field. FarnswOrth, Clarke of Texas, and Snapp
of Illinois, called 10 see the President to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

The DEFICIENCY BILL.-The House Com
mittee on Appropriations has completed the
deficiency bill, and will probably report it to
the House on Monday next. The sum appropri-
atcd is 81. coo. OCG.
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The stokes Case Adtourwea.

Nkw YORK, Feb. l6--Owing To the absence
OF one of the jurors in the Stokes case, Judge
CardOZa adjourned the court this morning to
Monday, and the prisoner was taken back 10
Jail,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

The SOUTHERN CLAIMS COMMISSION yester-
day heard the claims OF George Harvey, OF
Tishomingo county, Mississippi, for s13 ,lOl, and
Robert McKenna, OF Shelby county, Tennessee,
for 81 ,9Og.
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Ratcheler,s Hair Dxa.

TITS splendid Hair Dye Is the best In the world
Harmless, reliable, instantaneous, does not osntslB
lesd, any vtfaItc poison to produce paralysis
teeth Ave:d the Wanted and decisive preparations
ecastns virtues they de not possess. The genains
". A. Bachelors Hair Dye has had fsiTty ysoys
uptarnished reputation 20 uphold it's integrity
che only perfect Hair Dye-Blsck or Brown. Scld
b. all druEEists. Applied st 10 Bond street, New
rorE fss-n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

AT THE CABINET MEETING today all the
members we're present except the Postmaster
General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

NEW FRENCH MISIsTER-A cable telegram
from Paris last night says: M. Berthemy will
lie minister to Washington, and NJ. De Lorron-
cieIc. minister to ROme.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

The WHISKY TAx.-COmmissione Douglass
is preparing the statement called for by the com
mittee OF ways and means, concerning the pro-
posed consolidation of the tax on whisky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

TIE SENATE AND HOUSE to-day agreed to
adjourn over untiI Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

The WEEKLY STAR, now ready, contains the
proceedings OF Congress; the fuss about the
Washington Treaty; the District government
investigation; the row about the sale of arms TO
France; proceedings ofthe Agricultural Conyep-
together with interesting local news, Washine,,
ton news and gossip, society matters, aericul-
tural items household receipts, &c, sc.
Terms: One dollar and half per annum, In
ready for mailing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

An ANONYMOUS CONTRIBC TOR, who has de-
termined TO "give tithes of all he possesses
returned to the Treasury this morning the sum
of SIP, fraudulently withheld from the internal
revenue collector.
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SP ECIAL NOTICES

WARRANTED PURE:
Iarce BOTTLES 81. p-r Cs'i n. IS. Also, iar Ge
stock III Csl,oTnis inss- Port. MUscatel Angelica
and others ger LotteI or Ia qusstiiy. These Wines
direct from ErOIac AID are the only article n
rnsrket that can he rri.d upon as perfectly pure,
10th fo- couurouhiOn purposes and the sick. Prtc
s~-CUishincIy low. I have also - pure old Holland
Cir WeIl al rted for delicate Gerspns and females
Ar the-a Eoods warranted Eart~Ctly pure. still
rheTe L. ~ former veTy Low rAfes. IS to 80 cent
tel " usua rates, which Is certainly great induce
nnert O. buyers. 1 Keep large assortment, buy in
targr quantities and hence al ri to ssll 50 low
II will well repay to give me call, even though il
Dc q little out Of yOur way.
ARTHUR NATTANs. Druggist.
Iap2s tr second and II str eets, N. W.
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Wife Murder and ku,e;de.

CINCINNATI, Feb. ia special from Spring
field, Ohio, says a cOlored man named Robert
W. Scott shot his wife dead last night, and IA
tally shot himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

LEGISLATIVE Row In NEBRAsKA-Ap portion
Of the Nebraska legislature met at the capitol in
Omaha yesterday, under call OF Acting Gov
ernor Haskell, during the absence of Acting
Governor James. The doors Of the Senate and
Representative chambers were found to be
locked, and request was sent to Acting Gov
whereupon the members burst open the door
and took possession. A Quorum Of the Senate
was said to be in the capitol, but Q sufficient
number Of senators absented themselves to pre-
vent the transaction Of business. There was no
quorum OF the House, but the sergeant alarms
was dispatched after the absentRs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

the United States Is sinking Into the aeaon a. y,
the rate Of about one sixth Of an inch per an.
nnm: or sixteen inches every hundred wears.
The island Of New York goes under at the rat.
OF seventeen inches per century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

SoUr8ERN METHODIST Book CoxoHRN DE-
sTRoYED.-A ire broke out Wednesday night
IN the Methodist Book Concern ct Nashyiiie.
Tenn, and extending to the composing room.
the materials and machinery were DESTROYED
Summers extensive library, Containing many
rare and valuable books. The building belonged
to John Looken, of Philadelphia, and was in
sured. Total loss, go, 900. A large number eff
persons are thrown out Of employment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

HCNoRs OF THE TIcHBoRNE TRIAL--Per-
hans the heartiest laugh of the Tichborne trial
was produced by the attorney general. Sir john
Duke Coieridge, In the course Of his speech OF
the 10Th of January. The learned counsel read
claimant under the name Of Roger Charles
Tichborne TO his " dear mamma" the dowager.
The reading was accompanied with comments,
said the attorney .--neral, with this edifying
piece OF relieio5 ood tJ.ss YOU, my dear
mamma, and may our Holy A. :, - ~
you, anu, although he possibly does n. sesass.
reads, .Proeect You from your Affect.
son, X. T.. Tichborne 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
~"spiral maginnis" Is raging in Iowa.

~ On Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty, OF
Paris, KY, was shot by her little grandcbtld
and died yesterday. Mrs. Dougherty cooked
the pistol At the request Of the child, and said
The pistol was supposed 10 be empty. A9A
oIMn. Woods, OF Miilersbure. Halma. 49,
q, o., e driving good business with thu All =,
the liquor Law. She has recovered ~ oar ,e, VI
dealers who have sold hquor TO her husb band.
Inc vaccination style has been adoptes
~ tne isoles OF LA Crosse The sleeves are
slit and trimmed with puma The msnipuIstion
OF the fair arms Is thus denied 10 the exssper-
ated doctors, who are nov ripe for a strike.
- The Connecticut Western Railroad Com
peny mas begun selling mileage tickets A
ticket costing els entities the holder 20 travel
nve hundred miles, which Il af the rate OF t,a
and half cents a mile. The actual number ~
mics Travelled l. punched by the conductor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

CAR Door ESCAPE. Cleveland inventor
has lust brought out an automaSon side d,,or
car, TO afford means of escape to passengers in
case OF accidents which THROW the car from the
rack ana oyerturn 1t. The arrangement rs
such that when the car yeers over and haco ss
supported only by the wheels Of one side the
opposite side of the car opens promptly. Tins
allowing the passengers q chance of escspe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

~ -. .p IAiL SAFk--A special from Sioux
S S saSs Sne reported starving and freezing to
III 1917, y, ~ an ~ All Is contrsdicted. He and
Tor by the government '"p'y ProVided
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PIANOS, &c.

a kARk CHANCE-Haying determined to intro
n dnce In this city the celebrated SCHO-
AAIihEK PIANO, Philadelphia, which MN
as the newest improvements, maRnifcentttI NV
tone, Is better finished, and more durable than any
other Piano made, now offer the same at IS per
cent lees cash than any other first class Piano can
De bought, or for reasonable instalnents Call and
examine for yourselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvKNUE.-There receipts from this
Ource to-day were S23i, 1916.
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- bLooDLEss DUEL.-A duel was fought near
NeS orleans yesterday afternooa, between Gen
Al badgt~ chief OF police at New Orleans
AMI Hon Gev.. W. Carter, formerly sneafer
y, .ne house OF the Louisiana Legislature. They
sss shgeI shots with rifles at sixty PAGES without
saSDs,s, The differences were then amicabiy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16
Challenge for a seuu Rae,

NEW YORK, Feb. l6.-Eilis Ward challenges
any oarsman in the country for a thousand dol
lar single scull race for the championship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

SNAIL Fox IN NoRFoLK-The Norfolk (va.)
Journal says that there are now several cases OF
smallpox at the hospital I'm ohat CITY, all coloref
persons, and adds that strong judice against
yaccinauen exists among that class the popu-
l&tion.--ln consequence Of taie prejudice m
ordinance has been introduced in the CITY coun-
Gil making vaccination compulsory, which has
passed one branch. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

NAVAL ORDERs.-Surgeon T. r. Turner has
been ordered to the naval hospital at Philadel-
Phia. Surgeon j. c. Spear has been detached
from the naval hospital at Philadelphia, and
ordered as recorder of the board of examiners at
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

ga Baltimore drummer. while selling goods
by sample in Portsmouth, Va, on "Wednesday
last, was arrested and fined $40 by the Mayor.
~The Maine legislative committee on legal
reform have agreed 10 report o bill allowing Wo-
men to vote at the Presidential election.
"A consistory for the nomination OF bishops
OF the Roman Catholic Church will be held in
TINS city on the 18th inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

"a STITCH II TINE SAVES NINR.n-Everv
railroad station In Englond has a stairvav or
platform, or some other means OF crossing the
track, and such persons as disregard the pre-
scribed way and step upon the track are i'm me-
diately seized aud fined e25 dollars. In this
way the companies are saved many suits for
direct and constructive damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

NOVEL BREAcH OF PROMISE CAsF-Tbe
PittsbuTg Mail mentions one of the most re.
markabie breach of promise cases that have
compisinent, says the Mail, is an Irish eirl
named Mary Gilmore. Through the paper
MED ON her behalf BY John h. Kerr, Esd :. che
aleges that one John 7. Corbett, of this civ
last year happened by chance to see her photo
graph, and 90 admired 1t that, though he had no
acquaintance with her, he declared he would
30 enamored was John Of her carte de visite
that he sent over money 10 bring her eut here.
when she arrived he protested to believe thai
ebe did not posscss the charms Of the photo
graph, and declined matrim0ny.
~The Ladies Benevolent Society of the
Central Methodist Church, at Springfield
Mas, win have . "man's rights party this
week. 80 ~ 20 SIT
n0Dr. Benier, French physician, rays that
An application Of electricity to noses which
have become red from Bacchic practices will
give them their original appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

Wanted, at this ONCE, an able bodied, hard
featured, baA-tempered, MOTTO be-puf of and
not to be backed-down, freckled-face young
man 70 collect Tor this paper; must furnish his
knife and coWhide. We will furnish the ac-
counts. To such We promise constant and IA
bOrious employmept -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

MoRE-An adjourned meeting OF citizens in
terested In the building Of . narrow pauoe
railroad from Baltimore to Towsontown was
neid IN Baiumore yeseendAy. "A committee re-
ported that the entire cost of Constructive the
road and stocking 1t with cars, LOCOMOTIVES. the
erection OF stations, depot buildings, platfor ms
&C., would be but Sl2S, 0o0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

Death Of Mrs VIM. n. Aston.
NV YORK, Feb. lG.-Mrs. VIM. Il. Astor died
Yesterday
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nAEAPEsT AND BEST.

VIZ. MASSEY ZOOS
IN ALs,tin superior conditiOn,J
81 sl-5e per dozen pinss
PHILADELPHIA ALE, "a new articIeJ
- e ei0 per dozen pinfs
PALMBR q GREEN
, srs-u ~ Greene street, Georgetown, DO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

iHk NEW ORLEANS SPECIAL COMMITTEE to
investigate the recent legislative troubles in
Louisiana returned yesterday, after having taken
yoluminous testimony. Mr. Archer, of Marv-
land, and Speer, of Huntington, Pa, did not
come 10 Washington, but will remain at home
until Monday. Messrs. Schefield, II. b. Smith
OF New York, McCrary, Otis +. Bruxtop the
doorkeeper or the House, who went in the
capacity OF sergeant at arms. Frank Smith the
stenographer, and james X. Young, Secretary
are I'm tie city. 1t will take several week 70
prepare the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

SPECIAL CoNNIssIOHERs.-The House COM
mIttee on claims have perfected the bill authori-
zing the employment of special commissioners
to visit the south, and take testimony in cases
exceeding 50 900, which the southern claim COM
missioners may not be able to hear. The bill
will be repOrted on the call of the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

THE DIFFERENCE in the amounts received
into the Treasury for the sales of arms, &C.. as
reported by the Secretary of the Treasury, and
the amount received from said sales, as reported
oy the Secretary OF War, as explained by the
former, arises from the fact that the proceeds of
certain sales were deposited in the sub-treasurles
OF the cities in which the sales were made These
amounts were charged to these sub treasures
nut could not be recorded as receipts into the
Cnited States Treasury proper until actualIv
paid in there. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

- Enosburgh, Vt, has bride aged II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

DETENTION OF THE CALIFORNIA MAIIs-
In reference to resolution adopted by the
Senate on Wednesday, calling for information
regarding the detention of the California mails
on the Pacific railroads, the Postmaster General
sent a communication to the Senate yesterdav
In which he states that there is nothing in the
usual contract stipulations which can be CON
strued to obligate railroad companies in circum-
stances like those existing in the present case TO
provide tor the transportation OF mails by any
other route than their own road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

M :. BECK, of Kentucky, had quite a large
audience in the House this afternoon to listen to
his personal explanation in reply to Senator
Brownlow's philippe OF yesterday. He opened
vigorously, but almost Immediately branched
on on the history of Tennessee during and since
the " ar, and was several times called to order
Ter introducing irrelevant matter. Some of his
rem rem rks were incisive, but generally they were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

A UNITED STATES JUDGE CHARGED wfTu
MAIFEAsANcE, &c.-Charges have been pre-.
ferred against Judge Ollie, District Judge for
Kansas, which are TO be investigated by the
judiciary committee of the House. Some parties
fsCm New York who had case in bankruptcy
before him are the complainants. The charges
arc malieasance in office and habitual drunken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

LORD DUNDREARY COMING TO Towy-Mr.
Sothern, who has performed the part of Lord
Dundreary so many times-some four thousand
that he ought TO know it by heart, will appear
ar the National Theater on Monday night In his
world renowned character. Everybody is en-
rleus TO see the genuine original Dundrearv
and the National will undoubtedly be Crowded
during his stay. The sale of seats for the Soth-
ern nights commenced at the box Office this
morning in lively manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

SENATOR DAVIS, of Kentucky, continues to
improve slowly. He was able to sit up yester-
day and the day previous, and his physician
thinks he will be able to ride out in few DAYS.
Ii is not probable, however, that he will esume
his seat in the Senate this session, as when he
RECEIVERS sufficiently TO undertake the Journey
he will return to hi home in Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

IsUKD MAfOs SUCCESSOR In the Office of
Governor General of India is Lord Francis
Napier, Governor OF Madras. He will assume
office temporarily in right OF executive grada-
ton and may be fully commissioned by the
crown subsequently. Lord Napier is an expe-
rieneed servant OF the British government, and
wen known In this city, As he was the British
Minister here in 1851, and subsequent he served
IN Russia, Turkey, in Berlin, and at the Haene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-16

AMERICAN CEUsADERs."-The Attorney
General this morning received from the district
attorney for the southern district of Mississippi
a verbatim copy of the constitution and bylaws
Of secret organization in operation in that dis
trlct known a. the "American Crusaders of
&C." which document was captured by said at
tOrney.