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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-22
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURr-Jadgs 1c4rtIur
Yesterday, John CsrrigAn (appesl). keeping
bar-room, was convicted and recommen led
TO mercy. VIM. Shreeves, larceny (apD-a),
nolie pros. VIM. p. O'Conner. jr.. Keeping q
bar room, was found guilty and sentenced to
To-day, 7. II. Walsh, unlawfulIy carrying on
sbaTroom lappeal); not guiity-Cshill for de-
PENDANT VIM. Barnard and Louis Barnard,
unlaWfuly carrying on barroOm; on trial.
EoUITY CoURT-Judqs VVgie
To-day, Mclean agt. Young ct al; decree for
sale and appointing Eugene Carusi trustee.
Davis ct al. sgt Phelsn ct al order TO die an
swer, &c. Carson agt Ryan; order referring
Issues to Circuit Court. Windus sgt. Hulse;
decree for sale and vscating deed. Phillips sgt.
Philips; order granting further time TO take
proof. Farley agt- Dainese; order granting
leave TO tle replication. johnson agt. O'BeiTne;
decree for specific performance. Smith agt.
Smith ct al; submitted. Keystone Bank sgt.
chambers; order withdrawing reference and
dismssiDg bill. Elliott agt. LamoH; decree ap-
pointing NJ. Ashford trustee to sell.
POLICE COURr-Jud7. SaelL
To-day, Kate Middleton, a division colo-ed
night walker, was fined s5 for loud and bois-
ferrous taking. Lura Jones. same; E5 John
Marshall and John Smith, lswless conduct on
the street; 50 each Daniel Freeman, disorder
ly conduct; IS. John Miller, selling whisky
without license; Sl05. John Cusck, assault on
ellison Brown; SIS. VIM. Tyler, Charles Griffin,
ana Phillip Beckenheimer, charged with lar
ceny OF some fancy articles and stationery
from the store of John q. Parker, valued at s.;
lined 50 each. John Ryan, assault and battery
on henry Smith; -; James Adams, Henry
james, and Thomas Hunter, cOioTef, charged
with stealing an iron weight; reform school
George Butler was arraigned, and Mary, his
wife, testified that she was his legal wife, aud
that George had taken up with another woman,
since which he had abused her cOnstantIy
Letha Butler was called, and stated that she
was Georges lawful wife. The court raked him
Tor 80, and minated that he might ne liable
to punishment for bigamy. Lewis Butler, "A
we'll known coiOred thief, was bottled in iail
IDF SIX months Tor taking an - coat. Chsries
wilson, larceny of pair of gloves; So Bey-
erly johnson, larceny of two barrels of -four,
worth S15 from John ID. Marvin; $50 and costs
or three months in Jail. john Walker, charged
with stealing 65 pounds of lard from a store on
Louisiana avenue last night, worth Sl5. This
was a slippery business for John, "a the evil
H r was dead against him, and he was raspsd
for so, or thirty days in jail.
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The District I'm Congress.
FIRE-ALARM TELEgRAPH.


The prOvisions of the bill introduced in the
Senate yesterday by Mr.. wssh6urne tor the
construction OF a fre-slarm telegraph in the
District of Columbia, include the appropriation
Of SO 900 TO carry out the intent OF the bill.
IWenty signal boxes are to be provided for the
Inbhe buildings of Warrington and George
town. ard the whole work of construction of the
telegraph IL placed under the direction OF the
Con mis>iOneTs OF the District, the Board of
FIRE Commissioners, and the engineer in charge
OF pubhc buildings in the District. The District
Il 10 bear ore half of the expenses incurred, and
under TO circumstances is the cost or the con,
suUctCn OF the telegraph to exceed 100000.
BILLS INTRODUCED By ME-. CHAPMAN.
Ire bill introduced by MFR. Chapman in the
House Yesterday TO amend the act for a govern
nent OF tie District of Columbia. provides tor
eNtcIdlng the powers Of the BJsrG OF Audit OF
the District OF Columbia to claims against the
late corporations OF Washington, Georgetown,
and the Levy Court.
He also introduced bill to cure defect Ee
titles 10 land in the District. This bill sllo VS.
the owner TO bring hill or petition in the Su-
pTeme Court of the District, and there make
good his title. as though he was an actual de-
fenGant IN su1t5 upon certain conditions speci-
fed in the bill.
THE JURY BILL PASSED.
On motion of Nr. Wilson, of Indiana, this
morning, The Senate bill in relation To Jurors
Ia the District OF Columbia. introduced by SEN
aioT EGnUBds IN the Senate some days ago, sd
Speakers table in the House, and passed. The
provisions of the bill have heretofore been
printed IN fUii in IHE STAR.
SALARIES IN Tbs SURVEYORS oFPTCR.
he following is copy of the bill introduced
IN the House this morning relative 20 the amend
ment to can act to provide a government for
the District of Columbia"
Bs a enacted, de-, That the Commissioners of
IRE District OF Columbia be, and they are here
BIZ, authorized and directed to paw to the sur
VeI'I OF the District, the two deputy surveyors
and the clerks aud drauE htsm II OF the survey
ot ONCE Of the District, the proportion due
OF ne yearly salaries which existed at tue time
OF the approval OF the act of June %. 1874, en-
tltied An act for the government OF the Dis
ulct OF Columbia and for other purposes" for
which no provision was made in said act. The
had salaries TO be paid to the officers heretofore
named in monthly PROF. Ort'Ons and in the same
manner a. other officers of the present District
government are raid.
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L OCA Al NE VS..
Anusements, dc, Fo-nisht.

Eaiio-ai 77sGf~~--ROse ana Harry Watkins
in ''TrOdden Down, or Under Two Flags."
ForG's OTrTd H0uSe.-Mr. John :. Clarke in
Hked IaEe,' Among the Breakers" ami
s'TOOdes."
nsd'sr C1ni7us-AIiss Fannie Herring in
"Tbe 1igress OF the West" Other attractive
specialties.
SPiTitualism exposed a. Lyceuu Han, T
street, between 18th and 12.h streets.
Exhibition OF the McEendree Sunday School
At the Church, on Massachusetts, avenue, be-
tween 9th and 1UJh streets.
Sociable Of the Pennsylvania ReDublica0
Association az Masonic Temple.
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District Government Affairs.

IN SAEC IANN 10 IAAFAGBR=.
MI. stanton, attorney TO the District Com
mlsslsners, has made a decision that under the
enactment of the legislative assembly, and also
under the act of Congress of June 20, 1874,
bindings under process of construction are tax
able a. real estate. There was a law OF the old
corporation of Washington which provided that
10 new buildings or additions to a building
should be assessed and valued and returne
until such new building or addition should be
occupied or have been actually completed and
made ready for occupancy. But the ordnance
Is not now in force, and 10 similar provision Is
contained in the enactments OF the legislative
assembly nor in the act of Congress referred to-
assessments are being made in accordance with
the above.
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CARLIsT ATTACK ON GERMAH VESSEL
The Cologne Gazette has the following: ION
the 18th inst. the German brig Gustav, from
New York, entered the harbor of Guetaria ten
miles west of San Sebastian. On nearing the
shore she was fired upon by the Carlisle not
outstanding she hOisted the German dag and
put out signals o. distress. Next day the brig
stranded Oft Zarange. Her crew were saved ne
republican volunteers, who took them to San
Sebastian. The Carlists on shore fred on thu
boats during the rescue of the crew, and after
wards seized the cargo OF the abandoned vessel,
An envoy has been sent 10 the Carlist lines to
negotiate for its restOratiOn."
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SALES OF LAND IN MARYLASD-The GOV
eminent desiring to enlarge the boundaries OF
Fort Washington, has purchased the farm OF
Mrs: william Kirby, adjoining the fort, con-
tanning 3l2 acres, In Prince Georges county, for
SlO,eOo. Mr. Georgia r. Calhoun has purchased
or MI John +. Wilson tract OF land contain
ing 81 acres, within half a mile of Owensyilie
Anne Arundel county, for S3I per acre The
farm Of We J. Coxey, near North East, Cecil
county, 156k acres, has been sold at trustees
sale TO ElN God Parsons for - 600
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GAMBLERS IN HANDCUFPs.-The police of
Chelsea, Mass, made raid on a faro bank
which they found in full blast Sunday after
noon. The proPrietOrs and ten visitors were
arrested, handcufled in twos, and taken to the
station, where they were bailed for their appear
ance at the police court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-22

The GLENDsNNING CAss.-Moderator Wall
OF the Jersey City Presbytery, oi'iciated in the
Prospect Avenue Church, on Jersey CIty
Heights, yesterday, but announced that he
would rot promulgate the judgment of the
Presbytery upon the Rev. Mr.. Glendenniny
the pastor, inesmuch a. the appeal taken By
Mr. GleIdenning to the Synod suspended sem
tence TIL it had been decided. 1t is stated that
MIR. GlendeDning will preach next Sunday.-N
Y. Jo1r. Com Dec. q.
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WHAT TO Buy and where to select ones
Christmas presents will be a perpIexjny ones
non fOf many 20 determine between now and
trloay next. Some OF our readers will, no
doubt, be forced to exercise economy in their
expenditures, and desire at the same time to
advise q visit to the Old-established jewelry EN-
pOrium OF DIR. John T.. Prigg, at 457 Penniylya-
MA avenue, who has made more extensi ya
Preparations for the holiday trade than ever be-
fore, and from bis large and varied stock he
will be able TO supply his patrons with sup riCr
goods at moderate prices. To this end he has
bad manufactured TO his order a superb line of
ls-kJat gold-plated goods with gold 'front.'.
Ihese designs are close limitations of the gold
patterns. For gCntlemen's wear be has butt IN.
Chains, sleeve buttons, in dead and bright gold
With raised initials, which promise to take the
place Of the solid gold button, and are more
durable. For the ladies he has the buckIs
bracelet OF dead gold, in half-inch widths. n. an
ufactured by Mason, and designed expressly for
the holiday trade. These goods were only re-
celVed yesterday, and are designed TO match his
Etruscan initial buttons, which are in IS karat.
and Will most certainly take the place OF the
gold goods, Sc they are perfect imitation as is
also the csse VITA his SIS 13-karat chains, CT
which he has a splendid assortment, in opera
Chains, chatsIsn and necklaces. Mr. Prigg has
over 100 different styles OF studs, which he hiss
lad made to his order, and large variety Os
sleeve buttons, with and without stone centers.
d sson's patent gold. plated bracelets, with gold
Chains and charms; and Alaska dism0nds
Mexican pebbles, and Lake George diatnonts
some holiday cup OF white metal, chased and
engraved, and lined with gold, for two dolIars.
ar. fTigg is constantly receiving fresh designs
IN g0ld-plated goods, and the moderate prices
Al which ne d'sposes of them are a great recon-
ommenoation ana inducement - customers.
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OFFIta - y n OaIEF SIGNAL VFFICEE,I
Warrington. Dec. -, 1890 A. n. {
For New E2glsud Sui TIE middle states the
ciC1ClTess viii increase, with areas OF rain or
81 " TisirE Temperature, falling barometer
a. Il south asst OF southwest winds during the
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CITY ITE MS.
For HoIrDAy Ppssuxrs

our stock has been replenishsd with q full
and complete assortment of all the desirable
and leading Furs adopted by the introducers of
fashion, which we offer at popular prices.
WILLgTT Il RUOFF.
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THE ALNCSBRs TO The Pooh met at the
rooms OF the Young Mems Christian Association
yesterday afternoon A letter was read from
the District Commissioners authorizing the
work 70 60 on, and stating that there was a
balance in hand for the relief of the Door
amounting TO $1,000, subject to their order
Ofhcers we're then elected as follows William
Suekney, president; A. ). SOlon0ns, vice pres
lcent; Warren ChOate, secretary; and John
Hit, treasurer Executive committee A. y
Soil mons, John +. Cook, George Savage, Geo.
r. Quick, III. ID. Cooke, jT., q. 3. Church, ami
A. :. Pratt.
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TIE Bows GoING TO HAVE TTPOGRAPFI-
CAL ToURNAAKST.-SinCe the printers tlurns-
neht OF December ., the sPpTen tees in the DIFF
ferent offices in lis CITY have held several meet
Ipgs Tor the purpose Of making arrange men Is
Tor race 10 take place soma time next month,
Tor which 10 II probable the prize will be a Ger
man silver composing stick IOT the person set
ing the most type IN two hoGTs, The fOlIOwing
propose 20 contest for the prize. Dame hover.
Government office; LaTuer Mexican. san ian
Htraidi Charles Crow ami William Briggs.
STAR; Charles wilkins. D17g CIroH.cIs. an,
Harry HcATdle, ReEE5lie1H job ONCE. The race
II open 10 Ell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-22

TIE HOWE-STORY CAsE-AIlfgsG Brs1cI o.
PTonaiSe and SsdEc'iOn.-This morning in tie
Circuit Court, Judge Cartier, the case of Caths-
IIne v. Story against FTeem W HOve-actiOu
for breach OF promise of marriage and sedas-
tion, IN which $500 damages are claimed -
Nas resumed, ard the counsel argued the case
Nj hattirgiy for defendant, ami Mr. f. G.
Darlington, 81, for plaintiff. The latter closet
about one O'Clock, and Judge Cartier charged
the jury. He said that this was tn action of
2ssU mi sit, although Il had been treated by
counsel in argument as a criminal action. Roti
parties assert that they tell the truth-one SAYS
certain things tTanspirei, and the other contra
dict-, and the question l. which one will YOU be-
heve. lie referred TO the sympathies which
have been evoked, and u was right and proper
mat tEey should have syr0pathIes; but the Jurors
should rot allow sympathy TO take the place Of
proof The jury retired 10 deliberate. with di-
reetions to bring in a sealed verdict To- morrow
morning.
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Z
Qaototicns JT=.isssd D. Middleton q Co., BAKERS,
the neeties Of ths v .sbipsJoS stock sxcssnEs D.
BIS q r. sHtie, ~ pti Eatonai Ms,r r 1o5
isu Bank, No bid, us asked; Cl:izsns' safional
rosds.Metropolitau stock, y asked. slnlTy
1isi =, s,iosal Theatre nds, J., per cent,
snlc; "a bidi Arlioston Fire Insurance 90. stock
le2 bid; Potomac Fire Insurslcs Go. stock,
las o. ,!s:s, Ioi bid. District sec1rities-iDis,
De-. % = Sd Pc psrm nS; r S.5 g.
j. q j. lisl, Sc bid, al q ~, sssse; Make. stock
ss,s ssssd. Washington >. Five Ye.r Der. ii.
d Len Bonds, ,@,, 90 Sii;
Siss;9Is. BIO Bo.rd q Pubic &ort. u :.
Gen ", p1ov.mer,, j.: ls74 % bio 90 ask ed;
DO, la7, 90 bid 81 asked; do ISIS ~ bid % askei
DO sris:, 3 eia g askd. Gs:tihsstss sever: 81,
sss BID DO, nzs sss bid; d., ISIS ss BIZ: DO do,
series Sd biz w.ter csItcste., SIS, ISL, q bid.
the Markets.
BALIrsonn, December 22.-yirginia SKIES, peel
sinia., le1,; North Oareiies skies, old, rs; 90.
nss, 10; d.: speSi.l tag, s bid today.
%%S Ss gi Isl, 5iSII steady ana usehsnsss
sTn S S Gs SI sss
dlIl-iub, 81 lass, rolls, S@S PstrSieum Excited S
WSi.ky du q o ' sux s2iss spS
INV fcsx, December 31.-stocss active and
sAi; short, sSO5s GO1sinmsnu active; little "a
for some ~
vsEw YoR., December a2-Eiour unchanged.
f. s sSS S ,d Dsos%es. e, p m.Ths .s.thsr
81 francs. 81 ssntimss. : -''"'' t'''' '''''' u
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IN NENORIAM.-Fell asleep, after q few
hours Illness, on the goth of December. 1874,
IN the 2sth y ear of his age. jefferson Rves.
IL is seldom that one dies so young and 50 uni
verally beloved. Nor IL this wonderful for
death GC1s sometimes wither the flower in the
FIST blush Of Its beauty and lite rarely exhibits
SO much or LONELINESS TO win regard. His heart
vas as broad a. the humanity he bore, gentle in
its symPathies and thQrOuyhly unseifish. 4
uueT friend never bIeathed; more loving bro
Their, husband, and son IL has not been our priv
ilsge 20 see. Earnest in spirit, he was iudefa.-
isab'e in Effort. He possessed in a remarkable
degree long suffering, patience. while his tenn
per Tas smisbility itself. He was very like his
I.lustricus father-like him in physical frame.
but more so In the largeness OF his soul. We
knew him well, and 30 not believe that he ever
failed TO alleviate the SORROWS or the suiferinks
OF Others TO the best OF his ability. He has
fellen asleep in the beauty of his early man
hood, and the memory OF his loving, gentle
and sympathetic spirit will linger near Us long
after the echoes of our footsteps, who bear him
10 bis last home, have died away. He va. a
jealous Mason. and evinced his devotion 70 the
order by faithful discharge OF duty. His Ma
sonic virtues are freeh in the heart OF the bro
therhOOd; and now that his working tools are
laid aside, they will throw the evergreen on hi
grave, and treasure with ceaseless tenderness
his deeds OF kindness to each and all of them.
A FPIPyD
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TIE FUNERAL Of the late jefferson RIres
whose sudden death was mentioned in yes,er-
days STAR, will take place at Il O'Clock to
morrow from bis late residence. Nc. SI4 o stree.
northwest, snd will be attended Oy representa-
tyes from Federal Lodge, No :, r. a. A NJ
Eureka Chapter, No. 4, X. A. VI. snd Washing
ton Conmsntery. Mol Knights rempisrs, OF All
OF which orders deceased had been a member
being treasurer Of the last named. TIE reilly
Nous services will be conducted by Bishop Pink
ney, OF Epiphany church, assisted by Rev. Dr.
Addison. of Trinity church, and the remains
will be placed IN the family vault at Congress
sSonal cemetery.
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A BOY's SKULL FRACTURED BIZ THE KICK
OF HoRsR--On Saturday last Q son OF Mr.
Il. Dewey, keeper OF a livery stsb BILE corner OF
erh and b streets southeast, had his skull badly
fractured by the kick OF horse in bis fathers
stable. DIR. G. NJ. Ford gave medical aid, aud
considers the injuries fatal.
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oyERCoATs OPESEs TBIs MORNING.
nave large assortment of Boys Wing and
Sacque Overcoats, at unusually low prices.
Geptlemen's Overcosts, decided bargains.
One price only.
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FCRLoUGHED.-TO-d day all the master work
men in the navy yard were furlougbed with the
exception OF two.
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The AAPkAfa

~The latest kid gloYe comes up almost to
your eTazy bone.
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SCCiABLR or TEE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY
The anniversary sOcisble gwen By the New
England Society, at Masonic TemIie last even
rig was one OF the social tTiUDphs Of the sea-
en. The attendance was very large, and the
haI was handsomely and tastefuliY decorated
Each OF the New England states was repre-
sented by beautiful silk pennsnt bearing it,
co at-of Arms. The exercises Of the evening
we're opened by an operate selection by
Boneh,s orchestra, followed By a prayer b.
Rev. Z. h. Fay, after which Colonel j. g.
Smith introduced Rev. Frederic Hinckley, pas
TOR OF nitaIian Church, who del yered an in
Mr.. Whipple; the reading OF poem. PIv-
mouth by the Ses"-by its author, j. p. Irvine
And brief address by Major Ben. Perley
rocre, closed this portion of the programme
The floor was then cleared, and tie renai1lsr
OF The evening devoted TO dancing.
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MASONIC ELgCrION.-At the regular com
muDicatiOn OF Is. b. French Lodge, No. 10, F.
A. \. NJ, held last evening, the follo~ing off,
Gers were elected for the year 1SI5:-JOhn
Tveedale, W. M: John X. Garrison, s. W.
VIM. II. Earle, J. W; Z. "A. McIntire, Secre-
tary; =. j. W. Tabor, Treasurer.
at the annual meeting OF Pentalpha Lodge.
No. p, +. y. a. Nj last night, officers were
elected 10 serve the ensuing masonic year a.
follows ALLEN rutherford, W. NJ; w. III. APP
pleton, =. W; = Durtee, j. w, j. w. Grin O
treasurer; y. e. POyntOn, secretary.
At the annual communication OF Eureka
Lodge, No 5, r. A. a. NJ, the folloaing Off
ce1s we're elected for the ensuing year:-Robsrt
L. Ivers0n, w M; John Ross Davis, ). W {:
John B. Taylor, j. W. David Henson, Sec;
Henry Piper, Treas.
BUILDING AssOCIATIoEs.-Att the 12I meet
ing y; the 9TH ward building association thIr-
teen shares were cancelled at a premium Of
Sli each.
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TIE FIRE THIS MoRrING.-The alarm of fire
about $50 O'Clock this morning was Caused by
the discovery OF fire IN the restaurant OF VIM
Lee, On G street, between New Jersey avenue
and North Capitol street, which originared from
stOve-pi The IRE department were prompt
and extinguished the flames, which damsesd
the place 10 the extent Of about $40.
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Condemned EDerIs

TIE navy yard bridge i now open To peier-
T1aDs only, and all vehicle travel must 20 By
Nay CT Behring'S bridge until further notice.
MI. George Wright, master machinist a.
Fortress Monroe, and formerly holding tie
same position at the Wsshiu gtOn Arsens al, Is in
The city On visit
Mr.. Jones, the feed dealer. mentioned in thu
sTtlcle in Saturdays STAB headed s'B,OOk'r,
the eOlored swindler," was not Mr. Alfrei
Jones.
The trOtheT.in Law OF Miss Mary Newt. thu
heroine Of the "LOve romance at the Old Sol
dieTs' HCme" Published in YESTERDAYS STAR,
writes that "the LADY in question Is no maid OF
all ~Ork nor a dsmsel," but s'is respectable
girl ard "hsve held no correspondence with
any one in the west nor elsewhere"
THE THEATERS-Mr. j. ) Clarke was wei
coined back 10 Washington last night by the
largest and most brilliant audience assembled
IN FOTd's Opera House this winter. President
Grant snd party occupied private box, as did
King kslakaua and party. The enteIt ain cent
wss in every way worthy the fame of the great
comedian. cred Tape Among the Break
ers," and Goodies, all different in their styIe
afford him scope for some OF his drOIest acting
and, a. the rich programme is repeated to-
night, there will be another lam.
Mr. and biTs. Watkins, both accomplished
artists. greatly pleased the audience AZ the Ma
nonal Theater last eve ming by their fine acting
in "TrOdden Down." one Of the best Iris7
dramas on the stage. The incidents are ex-
citing and the tahleaux very fine. The play will
be repeated this evening.
The tTst performance Of 1.-THE TiyreSs OF the
West" aroused the enthusiasm OF the patrons OF
the Thsater COmIque 10 a high pitch last night
The play Will be repeated this evening, with the
usual variety performances.
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The ..SasseAxATION SOCIETY OF CAEPsx.
rKks AND cOiSsRs met last n ght, J. P, Nsckay
in the chair and j. p. McMshOH seerstsry anh
officers vfrs elected a. follows: David Rrenrou
president; j. Z. Mem hOn. secretary; Tho "a.
Williams, treasurer; william Hazel, chsck
steward; B. n. BurgOyne, sick steward: g. J
LiIdeman ard W. l.. Wilkinson, auditors: jas
Belt, ID. G. Lowe, CT. Lindema1. wrn Hazel
ard Peter BOpp, branch committee; Janas
Belt, w. H. Burg0yne, w l.. WiIkins6n. N a.
Lowe, and G. y. Lindeman, trustees; :. lake
eooTkeePeT; ". l.. Wilkinson, branch referee
The nomination OF John Whyte fer secretary { D
TIE American District committee was indorse,i
by the branch; also that Of Thomas Whitaker
az q committee man.