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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

THE ALEXA. THESPIAN CLUE WILL
L give two performances at
PEABODY HALL,
On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY bV'G9 >
May 1st and ID.
Shorjasu's brilisnt comedy CT THE RIVALS
will he nre.eptad with fine music appropriate
scensry and elegant costumes The proceeds
viii be for the benefit of the Aie1"Hdris Library
and for charitable purposes n..
Admission 50c; reserved seats '3c. IicEe e.
for sale at Geo. E. French's bookstore and H.
80 d.rc stcra SD 23-tl
wTbere will be MATINEE on THUR
DAY AFTERNOUN Doors open 3: 8; per
Torrance 10 commence 1T quarter 70 sharp:
Admission Csc; reserved seats 5oc-:o be had s:
French's bookstore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02
r. =. a kerbY. &uctlcnceE.

TNDER AUTHORITY OF A DECREE
u Ct the Corporation Court Of tho city q
Alexsnoris, in thes :. OF Southern Protection
Insurance Company vs. Ann L Harper, enter
ed al its April lorm, 1877. the undersigned CON.
missioner will sell By pubic auction, ut IT, troLs
OF the market building. on koya! street, Alex
andria, on SATURDAY. tee 18th day OF May,
1877, tho following described property, to Wit
"a LOT OF GROUND In the city Of Alsxan-
dris' bounded AS follows, TO wit: Beginning on
the west side Of Alfred street, ut the north corner
of w. II. Mu,r's line II feet ~ inches from
the intersection Of Alfred aai Queen streess, and
running thence northwardy AL fronting, ON
Alfred street 10 feet inches, and extending
westwardly from Alfred stree. towards fs'rch
street 70 feet u.ore or less, with oil the appur.
tenancss thereto balonginp."
Terms Of sale: Cash
CHARLES i. STU ART,
M 19-i,, Commissioner Gf Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
By +. a. kerby, Auctioneer

! Dy r. a. AerDy, Auctloneer,
THE UNDEKsIGNE6 SWEET WILL ON N SAT.
Il URDAY, Msy the 18th, 1877, sell by pub
lie auction, at II clock M, in front of the Row.
| al street wing CT the Market Building, in Aler-
andrls Va, the following described property,
a LOT OFGROUND beginning at the north.
west corner of Wolfe and Royal streets; thence
on Wolfe street 90 feet inches; thence north
parallel to Royal street 100 feet to 9 feet alley
-(ssld alley required by the deed to be kept
open j THENCE ess. binding on, said alley and
parallel TO Wolfe street 80 feet inches; themes
south By Royal street 100 feet to the beginning
A plat of survey will be exhibited at the time
and place Of SALE and the lot sold in parcels or
as whole, es to the undersigned may appear
best.
There are THREE FRAME DWELLINGS
on the above lot Of ground, in good condition.
which will be sold st the same time and place
for, ground rent, payable annually, now due
and in arrears.
Terms of Sale: One third CT the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash; the residue in equal
payments at six and twelve months, with inter.
est, secured by deed Of trust, &C. Conveyancing
ARTHUR HERBERT,
my l-2awts for the owner.
By Harrison s. ONeal, Auc.ioneers.
WILL be sold in Alexandra, Va, on SAT
REAL ESTATE of Thomss Smith, consisting
Of Dwellings, Storehouses aud Lots.
No. 1.-Two largo TWO STORY BRICK
STOREHOUSES, Nos. &c and 3s, situated on
the s. 3. corner Of King and Lee streets, and
one THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING.
No. 8, adjacent on Lee street.
No: 2-Large LOT with FRAME Dwell
LING on Lee street. near Citizens Bank.
No. 3-TWO FRAME DWELLINGS. Nos.
90 and Il with fine LOTS attached on Wolfe.
No. 4-Large LOT with FRAME BUILD
ING, on Fairfax street For particulars OF
boundary, &c, and parties desiring to purchase
at private sale enquire Of Harrison s. UNeal,
No. 16 north Royal street, my ltd
By Green s. Wise,
Real Estate Agents and Actioneers.l
pY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
- Corporation Court for tho city of Ale1an.
dris rendered at its November term, 1870, in
ministrator OF al, the undersigned commission
ers appointed by said decree. will offer for sale,
by public auction, in front of the Mansion
House. in said city, on SATURDAY, the 26th
day of May 1877, at II o'clock M. the LOT
OF GROUN D at the southwest intersection of
Wilkes and Henry streets, SO feet inches on
TWO STORY BRICK and FOUR THREE
STORY FRAME DWELLINGS thereon.
Terms: One-tonth of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day Of sslo, and the resi-
due in three equal instsments at six, twelve aDd
eighteen months, respectively, from day Of sale,
with interest; the deferred payments to be SO.
cured by the notes of the purchaser or purch.
asers satisfactorily endorsed, end the title 10 be
retained until the whole of tho purchase money
is fully paid all cost Of conveyancing to be
borne by the purchaser.
G. w. WATTLE5
F. J.. SMITH,
H.. CLAUGHTON
an 4-oodts Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

4 CARD.-Circumstances rendering it de-
n sirable thst should locate in Baltimore, /
nave transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Ale1andris to DIR. D. N RUST. de has been
far 20 many wears associated with me as to need
no Introduction or ectorsemcnt his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. cordially commend him
70 the favor of nv friends and patients, IS we'll
worthy OF the position to which be succeeds, and
bespesk for hin lDe practice with which, fos so
LONG, have bcel eavorei
JAMES Z. HODGkIN.
hcxandris, Vs., r,ar lQ-'f ---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

REDUCTION OF WAGES The wages Of tho
track hands on the Alexandria and Fredericks-
burg Railway have bceo reduced from Sl.2 to
$l.0O per day. Ii is rumored tha! the wages
of all the other employees will be cut down in
the same proportion, to reduce expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

RSr SOUND SLEEP SECURED.-The?e s
nothing thst inte.feres with needful repose TT
night more than hacking cough. Edwards g
Hutchinson's Wild Cherry Psstille5 will give
you relief, sad cure Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis,
Ioarsnncs, and Sore Throat. feb 23-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

WlLBoRS G q Of =, PU IKE
advantage Of this compound over the plain oil,
is that the nauseatiDg taste ofthe OIL is entirely
removed aud the whole rendered enIi-ely pals
table. The offensive taste Of the Oil mas lon8
acted as a prominent objection to its use, but IN
this form the trouble is entirely ooVlslsq: "
sale by WARFlELC " hAn ah,,a
40 IL cor Prince and Fairfax cts: AIe3a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

DY VIRTUE OF q DEED OF TRUST
D executed to the undersigned by, Anson
Bangs on the 18th day of July, 1859. OF record
in the Clerks Office Of Prince William County
Court shall, on TUESDAY, tina third day OF
April, 1877, that being Court, day, proceed 70
Prince William county, for cash, the certain
TRACT OF Lam D, -contsining three hundred
and eighty four acres. one rood and thirty,seven
poles sitnsted and binding on the Potomac
river in the county Of Prince William, and Is
a part Of the EVaDsport tract. oe!hng as tius-
me- by the deed Of trust aforesaid Given under
nv hsnd this lst day Of March: ISL.
nh Ats A. NICOL, Trustee.
ns- The above sale has been postponed till
the SECOND MONDAY IN MAY, the hr5t
day of Prince William Circuit Court. ap 4-to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. DfRort
me,.t O#cs of the Chief Signal Officer Wash
,agton. D. T., May 2 lS77-lo;3o a; M, M
States at sri rising Barometer. northwest winds ces
or A psrtly eloudy weather, with stationary Of
rising tom persture in former and falling 'c"'
peratur, il latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02
CANDIDATES..

4 CARD-1 respectfully announce myself a
n candidate for the Office Of Superintendent
of Police. Should it be the plossure of the voters
Of this city to elect mo. promise to discharge
Tho duties Of the office faithfully:
nv 2-.tia NEWMAN LAWS.
rT,O THE VOTERS OF alexandria,
L respectfully announce myself rs q csndl-
date for Clerk OF the Market
rny l-te* b. b. WHIlIlNd4ON.-
A T THE REQUEST Of somo friends. otter
TAmyself as a candidate to the voters OF Alex
anCria for the office Of Auditor.
an 30-tds ROBERT S. ASHBY.
ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA,
/ CITY, respectful announce myself as q
candidate for Superintendent CT Gas, subject 10
the decision of tho conservative nominating con-
vention. If elected, will faithfully discharge
the duties of the position. Respectfully,
NH 2o-tIs EDWARD NORRIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
ID executed to tho undersigned by Arson
Bangs on the l2th day Of July, 1859, Of record
in the Clerks office OF Prince William County
Court shall, on TUE tDAY, the Sd day OF
soil, before the front door of tho Cour. House OF
Prince William county, for cash, the, certain
TRACT OF LAND, containing six hundred
and eighty.one sores, three roods end twenty
one poles, situate and binding or Little creek,
in the county of Prince Williams and is par;
nf The Evansport tract Also another lot II
acres and IS poles, binding on Little creek and
Potomac river being also part Of the Evans
port thract Selling as trustee, will convey
such title only as is vested in me By the deed OF
trust aforesaid. Given under my hand this Isl
day of March, 1877.
NH 3-ts a. NlCOL, Irustee.
Gr The above sale has been postponed tlIl
tho SECOND MONDAY IN MAY, the 1r=t
day Of Prince William Circuit Court ap 4-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

Boar RAcE.-Thc Baltimore Sun says that
the boat race, which is to take place at Wash
iprtou on The 24.h instant between crews OF
the Uodirc C1b Of Baltimore and tho Analos
tan of Washington, is arousiag considerable in
tercst. The two crews as they arc now made
nm arc as follows :-Undiaes-J. II. G. Wal
ter, stroke; DR.. }. |. Iuglehart, No. 3; E. |.
WbitIcsey, No. ., and Richard X. Cross, bow.
Aualostans-Strckc, J. r. White. rowing
weight LIS pounds; bow, Q. D. Hall, rowing
weight l2G pouud.; No. 8. I. NJ. Elliott, row
inr weight IFS pounds; No. ,, j. r. Marshall
rowing weight 1872 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

Mysterious A gentleman and two ladies'
while passing along uoTlh 81. Asaph street,
near Queen, about bite o'clock, last night,
were considerably startled ty the appearance be-
fore them OF & maY, osrchcaded and clothed in
long robe resembling ! Iady's dIcas. The
man called cut to them aud commenced ad-
vauciug, bu, Gu the gentleman answering, be
turned about add moved off toward King
street. Whether the person was Somnambu'
list, 90 escaped luna;io CT merely some young
man bept DC mischief has u. yet been eZ-
plalucJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

- TIERCES MARYLAND HAMS, small
y sizes and 5 /: rces best f,euheu Lara re-
coivod his day snd for sale st low figures.
s't'SA ' GEO. McBURNEY SON,
snaa lG6 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

BRITISH FLOUR MARKET. London, May z.
AZ . meeting of Leeds mitlers yesterday the
price Of eur w.s advanced shillings per bag
This makes Al advance Of II shllhngs IN one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

llYDRAULloN FIRE COMPANY. The regular
monthly meeting OF the Hydrauion Steam Fire
E.gne Company was held last night, with ID.
S. Nevetl in thc chair, and JobD Launon, Sec
rotary.
Three active end one contributing member
were elected, and oue application rejected %
account of the applicant being under age.
The foreman reported six alarms since he
last meeting.
After trausactipg some routine business the
meeting adjourned.
No other remedy has proved SO ctfsclual in
relieving Coughs and Colds as Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. -----.
The Liver is more frequently the seat Of dis
ease than is generally supposed, for upon its
regular action depends. in "A great measure, the
powers Of the stomach, bowels, brain, and the
whole nervous system. Regulate, that import
ant orpap by taking Simmons Liver kegula
tor aud you present most OF the diseases that
flesh is heir to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02
rOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON. JR.. is sssocis,.
" ed with me from this date in conducting Il
GENERAL SKIPPING aud GRAIN BUSI'
NESS, under tho firm Of GEO. I. WORTH
lNGTON d SON.
ap 3C-St GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

rT,EA SCALES. Wrapping Paper. Pspe!
Z Bags, Rope Clothes Lines and brooms'
my2 MCLEAN s. UHLER. lO7 King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-02

\ NILE GREASE by tho case Of 8. 4 and
a dozen jor sale by
N.Y. MCLEAN IL UELER, l07 King st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10
A PASTORS TROUBLES.

REV. Mr.. NJ CAFFRAY's CHARGE AGAINST POLICE
OFFICER FOLEY.
OfRcer Foley OF tho Twcnty-hrst precinct was
brought before the Police yesterday on
a charge preferred against him by the Rev. Mr.. McCa-
fray OF No 55S Lexington avenue Tho specifications
relate that tho evening OF the 22d OF March this
officer arrested the reverend gentleman outside OF his
church without warrant or any evidence to justify
such a summary proceeding Rev. Mr.. McCanray
stated tho in very forc,blc language assuring
President Smith that no locking up his church
Third avenue, near Thrty-scvcnth street, and was
about retiring peacefully TO his home, when Mrs.
Leavrtt asked oncer Foley to "arrcst that man."
and Foley did SO, never inquiring whether tho
charge ABOUT TO be preferred against the
prisoner for offence committed on thai night
not 'Mr. President, said the Rcv. Mr. McCairay,
who alfred IN sombrc black OF clerical cut, "this
officer thea took hold OF mo and des6te my protest
marched me along the eastern side OF Third avenue
full view OF u crowd oi persons whose attention was
attracted to mo by the officer saying I've got him.
The arrest was altogether maciously mado ana
ried out in unoliiccr-lke manuel" In rebutal
officer Foley stated that ho had directed by his
sergeant to 90 10 the place wnerc no iouni Mr..
a'e clergyman. wan" and Mr. aud Mrs Lesvu, who
inJurc Mr.. McCafray for having done something to
the lady she called upon the officer to arrest Rev.
Mr. McCafiray, saying, HE has assaulted me-
"Dld he lay his hands on your said tho officer
lilo did. replied the lady. "Hc caught me by tho
hnnds, Kissed Inc, and, asking me 10 20 inside tho
church with him, made improper proposals
want you TO arrest him tor indecent assault"
Then Foley went on TO tell that he
asked McCanray about the charge aud ho
made special denial OF IT. Believing that the affair
bad taken place on that evening rather than on the
Thursday week previous, he took all tho people 10 tho
station house as much TO save Rev. Mr. McCafrray
from personal violence from Mrs Lcavltt's trends as
to have tho thing cleared up. General Smith thought
tue officer had acted ndscrccty III not asking At what
Time Tho assault had been maze; but Mr. and Mrs.
Leav.tt, well brother officer, co-roboratcd
Foley statement. This oiicer put in as supplement
tary defence that he has been the force han
years hps never had a charge preferred against
HIM by citizen. Rev. Mr. McCdiiray had no wit
ncsscs. No action was taken by the Commissioners
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10
NEW JERSEY MUTUAL.

BENJAMIN MOVES NOT IN NEwAnK-HIS TRIAL
ro-DAY-aovERNoR ROBINSON AND THE RE-
QUESTIONS.
On Saturday last Mr.. Benjamin Noycs lott Newark
to spend Sunday with his family In Connecticut Ho
had left Newark, though at liberty to so anywhere
within days journey since his arrest Hc had not
returned up to last evening AS hts trial is set down
tor to-day. and as his counsel and bondsnan know
nothing of the cause Of his Absence his failure TO APP
pear in Newark up to yesterday created considerable
gossip II not excitement In Official and insurance cir.
clos Judge Guild. Noycg bondsman, expresses tho
fullest confidence that Noyes will turn up.
Mr. Noycs has been at tho Astor House In tins city
during portion of the present week. In tho event
OF his non-appcarance Tor trial to-day his bondsman
has been FULLY Unidentified against the loss OF So 900
bail IL Is believed that tho trial viii be proceeded
with whether or not Mr.. Noycs Is present According
10 the New Jersey statutes person that furnished
ball IN answer TO an indictment has admitted the Ju
rsdlction OF the court, excepting IN cases OF felony
GOVERNOR RoDSsoS's POSITION
letter has been received al Newark from OF tho
State officers at Albany, In which he says that Gov
ernor Robinson would not grant tho papers asked for
until ~ was substantially shown that the offence was
actually committed IN The State of New Jersey. Other
wise. supposng tho offence to have been committed in
THIS State, he could not properly consider them iugI
tiyes IRON New Jersey Justice The letter nlmatcd
that should this OMISSION In the papers sup
Piled Governor Robinson would give the matter
another hearing. The point thus made Is considered
TO be strong Que. and IL ~ possible that and
rccted indictments Will be presented.
The Grand Jury will resume active investigated to-
day Among those who have been summoned 10 APP
pear before them are X. Z. Martin, Henry A. Jones,
D. T. Fackcr. Henry W. Smith, George j. Schemer-
horn. f. J. Muliigan, J. II. Cannin, Daniel j. Noyes
ana the bookkccper OF the Chemical National Bank
From this list OF Witnesses II wolld appear that
the jury propose looking further into the transfer
OF the $50, 900 IN cash 10 Benjamin Moves which
he rccciped for, Dut claims never mas been IN his
session. The checks given were drawn tho Chemi-
cal Bank and 81, 600 OF tho money was Withdrawn On
The day following tho transfer OF assets II Is for the
alleged division OF this money among them tnat Henry
W. BALDWIN, II. II. Trcnor A. q. Fay. r. Z. Frost and
j. IL. Stcadwcil were indicted. MIR. Badly win has
given bail In Newark though hc signncd his intention
OF dong some days SINCE Al the trial OF Benjamin
Noyes, set down for to-day, number OF ILLNESSES arc
TO be called. Among them is Mr. Scdman, WHO once
had long contest wdh Benjamin Noycs IN Connccti-
cut The former being at tho time supcrin lcnJcnt OF
Insurance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10
CONCERNING THE DOCKS.

the Dock Commissioners at their meeting yesterday
afternoon received from the Police Board letter rc-
qucstng them TO mako survey Of Harris Island, and
to furnish estimates of the OF erecting cr0 work
around II. AS the letter couchci In somewhat
vague terms the Commissioners decided not TO con-
sdcr the request until they should ascertain just what
the police authorities want.
AZ previous meeting OF the Dock Commissioners
tho French TRANSATLANTIC Company. which pays 200
year rent Tor s per, asked 10 DO excused from FUR
nishng the 500. 900 security demanded, and setting
forth tnat they had erected upon the pier shed and
other improv cments to the value OF about $50, 0O0
winch IN OF their failure 10 pay single quarters
rent would be forfeited 10 the city. THIS tho CON-
pany thought sufficient security OF their
good faith The commissioners wrote Tor
the opinion OF tho Corporation Counsel 10 whether
they had power 10 waive sccurlty IN such case and
yesterday they received from that oicia an opDion
setting Iorh that they bad iu power 10 do as they
thought hest. Tncreupon II was decided TO let the
company have the per without security condition
that II pay the rent quarterly ia advance
The other business transacted at the meeting was OF
n merely routh character
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10

changes made by their authority II appears that
the removal OF wall the fourth story tho re-
mainder OF the wall the ann story lett standing oy
order OF A. b. Muett supported according 10 his a.
recton, was supported by two light hteen-inch ron
beams. competent to carry only one-quartcr Of the
weight imposed upon them: that this wall was re.
Gently taken out 10 be replaced by an iron truss ana
that the cost OF tho reported 10 the superin
tending architect at Washington, ID. G., by tho
local superintendent here, and the expenditure
approved by him. but no special drawing was made
for the truss and It's outer support that tho UNI
outstanding between the local superintendent and tho
iron workers was for truss fmiiav 10 another truss
then in the building II appears that neither the local
superintendent nor said iron nrm had the neces-
sary technical Information correctly understand tho
should be constructed. aud that in consequence It's
supports gave way as soon as the temporary props
supporting the roof beams removed.
Furthermore, we are OF The opinion that the method
now In vogue IN the Treasury Department In Wash
ington OF designing and constructing government
structures throughout the United States demands IN
tellgence in local superntendcnts In THIS or similar
emergencies which the government has certainly not
In this case been successful in securing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10

EFFECT OF THE FAILURE OF THE STATE LEG
IsLA-URE TO MODIFY THE EXCISE LAw-wHAT
THE LIQUOR DEALERS SAY AND WHAT THEY
ARE DOING.
Tho Liquor Dealers Association, represented by
Mr. Harry Cunningham, the president, gave up any
further hope that the State Legislature would relieve
the liquor trade from the difficulty II finds itself by
tho recent decision OF the Court OF Appeals when
telegram was received early yesterday morning saying
"the Excise light IS lost.' Mr.. cunningham said
1--WE arc only beaten flank. They have dcs
cided against our rights as individuals, or rather
against the rights OF those who are dependent us;
beyond the loyal reading given TO the decision of
the Court OF Appeals they have established nothing.
The license law OF 1851 allowed remain
until 1877. II was only after having muicted tho
iiquor MOE OF licenses tor twenty years that II was
discovered that tho law should DO repealed.
Why should II be repeatedly wo have concerned
with every phase OF II, and II they choose
dead and dccayed decisions against US only
throw ourselves on tho common justice OF the people
liquor have been beating the License Board. but
whether man who pays his money Tor tho privilege
carrying his business Is " be allowed to do SO
people opposed To him IN opinion do not like IT, gro.
Ger shoemaker might just MS easily have his shop
closed by rival because the rival wanted clear neld
for himself tho barroom Keepers can BIO suppressed
by Legislation"
rhe east SIDE liquor dealers rather disposed to DO
combativc and are ingenious IN their mode o cvadng
tho letter OF tho Law. ono oil these said yesterday
reporter OF the HERALD, II couldn't run beer saloon
without selling liquor In II. Five out OF ten oil the
men VINO come TO my paccs-for have four OF them
want spirits and u cannot provide thom with them
they go somewhere else. Yct IN two of my stores
couldn't possibly lind room Tor three beds. intend
to put them up IN the other two. )"
In many OF the saloons the conditions OF tho law had
been complied with by placing very small co.'s In very
dark closets.
Tho brooklyn Board OF Police and Excise Commits
soners yesterday sent general order to the captains
OF the sevcral precincts instructng them to report
to tho character ana reputation OF applicants Tor Inn
keepers licenses the exact number spare beds
bedding kept by them Tor the odation OF trav-
oilers, and AS to whether they can furnish meals