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Asr.swALL. June le-sailcd. steamer Acapulco Clapp,
RuRnAnn INLET, June s-Arrived, ship Elvira Dovslo
sa,lsa s.h. Bark Stella DER, Meyer valparaiso
Cow BAY june s-.rr.ved, bark Jas brett, Gibson.
FAsSiScs ISLAND March 23-Arrved ship France cheric
P Gugnon San francisco, and arrived Fints Island
HAVANA. June is-Arrived. steamer Santiago dc Cuba,
HALrIx June Arrived brig Grace Grdler formerly
American schr Of Boston,, Watt Por. liawkesbgry.
NoRrn SYDNEY On, June aA.rivea. bark olive NJ cunt
BARNARD Montreal sailed for lesS; bark Fourth u
PKssAnsuco. june io-snilod, City Rio ia
olsS w.s Ss aas bark Mexican 'B
l'esog June l7-saied bark Agra tBr)for Montreal
Qu.snc Jun. l:-Arrived. steamer Neln, Martin tB,.
ss wa: ysssss1 ssSrosa..sn S.., ss5is
pool Mon,rssi W.iaensiaR B stephen. Glasgow
's' isshssis Ssiiy s:S: xssis. issaos T,..s
Ontario ts;, Dord. Grange%oush; Alice dD,. Bsrnior,
tN"rS, Ms.hissen Limerick eoreo DR. Bridges.
Per- iUas ss. DSso'I S,n wA
Clark, Bs.siTsre- ~ .~-.... ~.
RIO Jaasir"; brig Mary k'tyea tsr' K'ersssn rsr
s arp % % ss'
T.arI gsss: ship Herald Of tho Morning,
Tumss ISLAND, Nay ao-Arrived, scbr Sophia Hanson.
Williams H.ltinore snd sailed 2ad for Port Antonio.
with Of her inward cargo)
Sailed May ~ schr Alice Steson, King (from Boson),
j am aicm, with part nf her inward cargo.
Sailed May ~ schr Bertha Ellen (Br). Roberts from
Baltimore. Jamaica with part ofhcr inward cargo.
In port May ~ brig Alice tr), Montgomery from New
York; Trmxvle with pat OF her inward cargo to sail
same day. SA1g
--, TO sail 30th
ycroRiA VI Juno 7-Arivcd barks Kenijo (Boli. How
nrd San francisco; Marmion, Jordan, do; Gem tho
Ocean Hawes ssn Pedro; sh uckrtcp, Barn abec Hong
Kong 9th. Whistler, syn Pedro
Sailed 9th. ship Reunion. Curtis, Wilmington, y
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BAncsLosA June I4-Arriveo barks Anibss (sp, Fer
New Orleans; Catalina (sp,. Gorovdo. do; Flonena
(p. casal Savannah; virgen do las Neves tsp soler
New Orleans; briggs Enrique ssp) Oliver dol BsItsario
(sp), Pages, New York.
CARDIFF. JunA I7-Arrived bark francesca Bcrtolotto
dtall, LAMBERT. Boston.
cnxRsoUnG June l-Anivod, brig Zoe Fr,, Dufrosne.
St Marys. TIA
CITE. June lS-Arriv schr Allie Burnham Baxter,
FIEDRxsnAvFS June I4-Arrivcd brig Gazellen (Sor).
weihyc. Now York.
FArAL June IvArrived banks Azorsan, Davis, Boston
9Th, Veronica. HShaway Now Bedfordi brig Ellen u Nun
roe. Knowles New York
FLORES Juno Arrived schr Alvarado. Mathews. Bos
ton.
GLOUCESTER June Sailed bark Bsssy tBr). Lge'l.
United States.
GLASGOW Juno IT. Arrived parks Forsete tSor,. Chris
Jensen, Wilmington NC; Victory r,. McKav. Pensacola
18TH steamers casaIia tB, cnsls, New York; Bolivia
(Br, Small. do
GIBRALTAR June E-Arrivsd, bark Giromina Nssl
Jaccarno New York: schr David II Tock. sawyer, do
j2th, bark Rurgero Primo tItaD. Eugrero. do
Hull Juno Is Sailed. ship River NTH 3d. Richards,
san Francisco.
HAWK, Juno ls-Arrivod ship Pilgrim. Fowle Astoria
via Queenstown; bark Tsrjore (B Dumas Portland Me,
via 40.
Sailed isth schr Anna Il Kranz. Purvsre. Archang.i
HAMBURG. June ls-Arrved. ship James C;er). Wilm-
sen. New York; bark Mozart usor) Albrechtscn, do.
HEbvoEr. Juno is-Arrved. Turk McLarsn (Br),
Delap. New York.
LvxnrooI. June l7-Arrivcd. steamor yctoris lBr).
Williams. Boston.
Sailed 18TH steamer achasctts (Br Walters BIOS.
ton
LONDON, June is Arrived steamer Copa tB,. Tucker.
Montreal.
Cleared nth. bark Matthias tGer. solberg, United
States.
MovILLE. June ls-Arrivcd steamer Canadian (Br)
MLoan, Montreal for Liverpool land proceejedD.
MoRLAix. juno i2-Arrived. bark Elise Metxler Ger,
Dchman, Darien.
PLYaourm. June i7-saied bark srccna tAus), Gar
gucnrich, United States.
SHARPNESS. June lS-Arrivod steamer An tonic fBr)
Anderson Baltimore.
SOUTHAMPTON Juno 1s-Arrived, steamers Oder tGer)
Lest New York tor Bremen ndoo tBr) Stevens do for
Hull land both procceded).
SLIGO. June 17-Arrived. bark Conquistatore (ItaD
Lanro, New York.
SHANGHAI juno 17-Arrv ID. ships Formosa, Reynolds
Now York; Paul Jones, Gerrish. do.
WExvoHD, juno IS Arrived schr Seabird (B). Holder
81 John, NIB.
WATERFORD, juno IS Sailed bark Don Justo. Jones
Eath, Me.
WEATHER REPORT.
uo,vupAn Jure IA PH-Calm. h,rom 0Q1
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"SAvE MY HUSBAND FRS r."

mrs Emily MuliigsD, tho wfc OF Patrick Mulisan,
captain Of tho ico barge Jersey, lying In the North
RIVER at tho foot OF Perry street. while walking
the upper deck Of the barge last night los. her bal
auco and Tell overheard. Her husband immc-
aia,eIy jumped into the river ana tried to
save his wife, but, being unable TO swim
be en- drowned had not KouoJsman Brush ana Officer
Conkiin, OF tho Ninth precinct, heard Their eros
ana hurried to their rescue. As the officers
about 10 grasp hold OF AIRS. Mulpon cried
sDont savc me; savc my husband drstl" BON
werc rescued and cared Tor.
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OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

ASrwrnr Juno is Sailed, ship orphcus GER, sehuI.
Ecu, New York.
AAnueu Vs. June 12-saiicd bark Pimsoi tNor) Peter.
ecu, Unitcd states.
AsJsn. Juno 5--Arnvcd. bark Antioch. Demenway.
Now York (bcforc reported without date).
goRrrAux. June 10 Sailed bark Espcund (Ncrl Ter
kciscn, Baltimore.
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STOLEN JEWELS.

Tho Chici OF the Jersey CITY Police yesterday re-.
cctvcd n cablcgrnm from Liverpool informing him
that Miss Brush, passenger on the Cunard steamer
scytb,a, had been robbed Of icwofy and diamonds,
her loss aggregatlpg 81 600. rhc lacy deck
Dading some trends good by, when the thief entered
her staeroom and secured the vaurbes. The steamer
sailed IRON Jersey CITY on tho 5tn inst
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PRESIDENT REDFIELD INDICTED.

Tho United States Grand jury, which was yesterday
discharged by Judge Benedict, handed up an indict
meut against Luther RedHcld, ex-presdent OF tho
Tnrrytown Bank. lu the iorty -nine counts OF the
Indictment he Is charged with embezzling abstract
ing and disposing OF moneys and funds OF tho bank
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Steamers Wyoming (Br), Tor Liverpool; Horrox tBr),
do: Wyanoke. Rjchmond ship Jonnnnc Nicr), Bro
bark, Mcichior sGsr DO AuFssse tder Hamburg;
hid swel. Gothenburg Hornet. Laguayra and Porto Ca
bcio. ELIZA Bars tBr Bermndn br Jan Mnyn tNor,,
Dunkrk; schr Chns w Aicott Virgiuia.
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SPOKEN.

Ship Kit Carson Spencer Cardiff TOR Batavia, Nay
IA, lat 2 81 (not 25) =, Ion 81 O6 w.
three skysail ship, steering w, supposed tho western
Shore francisco for seattle. June Int "a ~ N
Ion 1JJ ~ W.
Bark Lo,,ic OF Halifax from GALWAY for Baltimore.
june ~. lat Al o6. Ion 81.
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wHALEMEN.

Bark Draco AZ Now Bedford IS 10 be ntod for whaling
TO the coast of Patagonia sal about the st OF
August under and OF Edwin Reed her ~te mate.
letter from capt Frsncis. OF bark Phillips OF M
dated Fsya 9th ut reports that he had anuod 1888
gallons sp oil, 20 DO snippcd by bsrk Veronica.
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BELOW.

Steamer Axalca (Br) Stephens. from Shie,c..
Schr Phebc. McdoIo. from Port Antonio Js.
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FRANCISCO AGUDELo.

Francisco Agudeio, a distinguished Colombian, died
~ homo In Honda the 18th OF May Of apopicxy
Mr.. Agudelo has held many important postuonr.
He was Collector OF Customs at Santa Marta, Sccre-
tary OF Foreign Relations In tho Cabinet OF President
Mosa uera Governor the Province OF Barranqu,lIa
Consul resident New York and Secretary OF Lcca-
tion ut Washington. Mr. Agudelo was probably bcst
known In New York rs a writer, having for a long
time been connected with Las Novcdades, and during
the Centen NAL the special correspondent OF that
paper. HIS acquaintance In New York extensive,
and his early death will be mournod by mauy friends
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JAMES GILL.

Mr. James GIL, one OF the oldest residents Of the
Sixth ward, and active local politician, died yes.
terday after a long and painful Illness. Mr.. Gill
born on August Is, 1922. In tho parish Of
Kenmarc. county Kerry, ireland In his
co-workcr with Daniel O'Conncil, whom no
nidcd in organizing several repeal associations
On The death OF O'conneii he bcc1me advanced
irish nationalist and In 1857 assisted in organizing the
Pheux Society IN his locality. Ho was betrayed by
the inormer sullivan aud the British government
issued warrant for his arrest but no escaped and,
with h,s family, emgratcd 20 this city and settled In
the Sixth ward, where'he lived ever since. His ~
neral Will takc place to-day from No. 40 Pearl street,
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Ernest Boyer, OF Clcves Germany, OF the leading
cotton buyers OF the United States died at MOBILE,
Ala. yesterday morning. OF apoplcxy.
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Sin J. w. AwDRY.

Sir John wthcr Awdry. who died at his scat, Not
ton House, Chippcnham, England June 2, was born
at Swindon, Willis, In 1885, and educ,ted at VIM
chester nnd Christ Church, Oxford, and was after
ward Fellow of Orie College. He was called to tho
Bar OF the Middle Temple in 1922, and for some
years Pu,sno Judge at Bombay and Commissioner
OF The Insovent Deotors' Court tbcrc. He was
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court OF Judicature IN
Bombay from 1889 10 1872 when he resigned Sir
John, who OF tho Commissioners Of oxford
University, justice Of the peace and deputy lieu
teuant Tor Wits, received the honor OF knghthood by
patent hts elevation TO he Berch In 1880 and
ccvcd the honorary degree OF D.Cl. from Oxford in
1914. He married nrst $780, the eldest daughter Of
tho Rev. jeremiah Awdry, OF Felsed, Essex and Sec
ond, In 1885, the second daughter OF tho Bishop
lCarrl OF bombay
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PORT OF NEW YORK, JUNE IS, 1878
ARRIVALS.

REPORTED By rms HERALD STEAM YACHTS ASD HERALD
wmIrBsroSE TELEGRAPH LINE.
Steamer city Of Now York tBr, Land, Liverpool Juno
ana qucenscwn 9th. with rdsc aud passengers 70 VIII,
imms }nion. Jane IL lat Al a. Ion 10 ~ exchanged
Signals with BRIG rigyea Cuuard amer, bound 18th
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JAMES Armstrong

JAMES ARMSTRONG.
james Armstrong, ex-Mayor oil Ogdersburg, N. Y,
died yesterday morning.
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NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.


DATES DEPARTURE NEW YoRK the MONTHS
LINE AND JrLY
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cHARLEs u. ooopRIcu,

Charles d. Goodrich, Ill. D., for many years ono o
tho most prominent lawyers Of Boston, died on Mon
day, aged sevcniy-nve years.
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WEATHER REPORT.
FOREIGN PORTS.

HoLyHEAp. Jure lS. PM Calm; barome ter. 90. SOL.
PLYMOUTH, June 10. PM-wind NV, geutle One. Il
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OBITUARY..
ROBERT cAnnurHEas, younxALlsr.

ROBERT cARnUrHEas, JOURNALIST
DR.. Robert Carruthers. the editor and proprietor
Of tho Inverness Courier Died at his residence at
Inverness May 81. his seventy ninth year
The Doctor 10 Inverness in ls2S 10 assist In
editing the Inverness Courier, then IN It's in
fancy A fow years aftcrward no became solo
editor and proprietor, ana since then his has
been well connected with the literature OF scot
land. In 1871 the honor OF Ii. D. was conferred
ON Mr. Carruthers, and shortly thereafter he was
entertained 10 diuncr by ms iownsmen, and bust of
MS placed IN the Town Hall. Professor Macphcr-
son. in speaking OF the journalist, mentioned That he
not only known Us tho editor oil tue Inverness
Courier the editor OF the best rendered edition
OF Popo's poems and 10 various other works OF er-
AZURE. The deceased Doctor was one oil mo most
respected c,t,zens OF Inverness. and during
mis- cong career no invariably kept himself aiooi
from any civil or local squaboes The dcath
or Dr. Carrutncrs has caused n great blank IN tho
pa raivcy Liberal circles OF Inverness and
It's vicinity. HIS unexpected death ala not occur
without note or comment IN the literary circles o.
London, winch, until he became 100 weak 10 travel,
he uscd visit almost annually some OF his most
ultimate fricnds such as the late mr. shirley BROOKS
died before him Onc OF his latest London letters Was
10 an auqua.niRnce who knew him well IN Scotland.
Tho last passage OF It IS worth quoiibg from the
prediction IN II, gled as II is with heeriuincss
II fear that my the plough Is getting near the
end OF the furrow ms Sir Walter expresses H. TIE
eros anu the mind hold out well; but weak limbs,
weak stomach and rheumatism, always worse az
night, icclingy remind me tina. am on inc borders
OF TOD But how thankful should 90 That
stlll enjoy my books and papers,
TERrNcE j. QUINN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS
Terence J. Quinn, member OF Congress from tho
Albany district Of this State, died at his residence In
thal city yesterday morning. Mr.. Quinn contracted
q severe cold in Washington, noariy two months
ago and his illness aggravated by his active
labors in tho political campaign last winter whom
his business partner was running for Mayor OF
Albany. Mr Qninn was tho senior member OF tho
brewing and mating firm OF Quinn Noisn, Albany.
He Albany IN 1886. and held the office Of
Alderman for several terms In the State capital Hc
served during the war with tho Iwcnty.hfth Albany
refine MI holding the rank OF second lieutenant In
1879 ho elected 10 The Legislature. and his
popularity that body secured for HIM tho
elected BIZ 900 majority over his republican CON-
petor Hamilton Harris OF tho VOL known United
States senator Ira Harris. He married. and
leaves widow aud family. Mr. Quinn was strong
Irish nationalist, ana during the Fcnian excitement
took very activc part IN orgsnizing the Canadian
movement which collapsed in 1866
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WESTERN UNION TINE BALL
NKw YorK, June 1s-Noon.
The Western Union time ball dropped correctly
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ALMANAC FOR NEW YoRK-THIs DAY.

HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER-
VATIONS.
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n,o swEEfEx rliK .BaEArH AND PssEs nRyE fffE-
i teesn use BKONN,s CAMPHoRATED sArONACR-
GUS DENTIFKICE. 2Sc.
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Capt James Craig, of tho steamer Dcvona Br), from
Glasgow has our thanks for special meteorological obser
vaticns connection with the HERALD weather
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-04
A NJ USE ENTS.


The hos, of Mi.s Thursbys admirers in this city
will be highly grntfCd at the announcement of her
appearance In concert at Lincoln Hall tonight
programme Of rare excellence has been provided,
and will include the participation Of the artists Of
known ability. whose valuable services have been
secured 10 render efficient support 10 the great
prano.
The talented combination includes Mr.. W. 7.
Carleton, the distinguished baritone; Master
Leopold LiChtcUbcrg the brilliant young NiUlinist;
Mr. Pease, pianist, and Mr.. George W. Colby,
director.
Miss Thursby Is on the eve of her projected de-
parture for Europe, and her legion Of friends aud
admirers In Washington are thus afforded their
last opportunity Of hearing II vocalist whose voice,
method and presence eutitlc her 70 the distinction
accorded her rs the most highly-gincd of Amcri.
can sopranos.
Miss ThuTSbys series OF trlumpha appearances
in the great cities of our country evidences the
deserved appreciation Of her talent and her cul-
turc and the glory Of her vnra! achievements has
become the absorbing topic Of musical circles
throughout her native land. The browning triumph
Of Miss Thurbys professional career will doubtless
be conferred upon her tonight by an audience OF
the brilliRrcy aud cultivation the nations capital
+ SO well enabled to supply. Let convincing mum
bcrs and appreciation attest Il Just estimate Of OUT
Incompatible SopalIO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-04

D'tT"a c0Se''-C. b. Maury paid " for FILLING TO
remove the snow from his sidewalk. Frank Cross
and George lHlIups paid 81 each for tbro,. inc
snnw.h,u. An,.'ro,t .uon ,,ror,,i,,' 49, Us
,''.. n,'se'o'' A',1n' p'oin,'S' was sent
uo"h loF Il week James T. Boyu VIII spend week
nj the Branch for being disorderly Henry Jordan,
disturbing the peace d(tecn DAVIS nj III. farm
lanes OitJ., ,h,-,,oa Mil, hrooLino It., a.
v suu WIN oi'uNih. WINDOW III
NC 'estuufnh' o d. hehLe' was hhed slo or thirty
days. Patrick Foley, Gn auctlonCer was arraigued
for Obstructng the pavement on Seventh street
,,,o. I =, rtl.,',., NJ -, II Vs. 'N~''
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-04
TIE ,SET CHIEF or POLICE.
Appointment of Mr.. Thomas p. Morgan

The members Of the Board Of Police met at Pdy
lice Headquarters, about ten O'Clock Saturday
morning, and held short secret session dur
ing which Mr.. Thomas P. Morgan was elected Ma
JOr and superintendent TO ill tlc vacancy made by
Major Richards resignation. The session lasted
about half an hour, and Mr. Morgan was
chosen on the first ballot. Mcssrs. s9meryille
and Herr were appointed committee 10 notify Mr..
Morgan Of his selection. They found that ggutlc.
man at the Office of the Fire Commis. oncrs In the
Columbia building, and held brief conversation
with hun, during which Mr.. Morgan stated his
Willingness to accept the Office. lie accompanied
the Commissioners on their return 10 Police Head.
quarters, and spent some time gaining an insight
into the duties Of his new Ofncc. About two o'clock
he was sworn Ia by Mr.. L. q. Curtis secretary Of
the board and Immediately aftcrward Captain
Brock, who has been acting Superintendent since
Major Richards retired, turned over To the new Su
perlnlendent the dcsk and properties belonging 10
his office. and Major Morgan at once entered Upun
hi. duties. lie remained ut Police HEADQUARTERS
until late ~ the afternoon, and WA made
qualntCd with the duties Of various Officers
Major Morgan Wa prescnta Of Police Headquarters
short time yesterday morning and was Introduced
10 tho leutcnanls when they assembled u usual 10
make their reports and get instructions
Major Morgan was born In Alexandria, but has
resided In this city for f"rly-onr Year, lie is now
hfy.siX year Of age During his long residence he
has been actively engaged IN business pursuits of
various kinds aud has gained the reputation Of be-
Ing man OF s;rict honesty and rare executive abil
Ivy. lie holds the position of e.idcnt Of tho
ard OF Fire Commits oner, Ia whiclihe succeeded
upon the resignation of Mr.. Joseph Williams about
eighteen months ago. Under Mr. Morgnn's admin
iStmti1n thefrc department has been MANAGED in
Il n'st economical and efficient manner. Mr.. Nor
gan l. also president Of the Young Mems Christian
association. The duty that was deyolved upon the
Police Board Of selecting Il new Superintendent OF
Police was very delicate one, OF all officers In
the District there is none In which the people are
more interested In having u gOud man than that OF
Chief Of Police. The public verdict, as learned
from thc comments Of business men and Others In
the city Il ali approval of the action of tie Board
aud they would have found II difficult T. select
any other man whose appointment would give such
general satisfaction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-04
Az ACCOMPLISHED THIEr CAUGHT.
Robbing u safe In the Presence OF the Pro-
prictor.


Saturday evening, about hrlf-paSt eleven o'clock
three men entered the cigar store of Mr. T. W.
Bergnann. No, lll:Pennsylvauia avenue and AFTER
buying three cigars, asked permission to warm
Themselves 10y the 'Ove, In the back portion OF the
store Mr. Bergrnann checrfully consented, and,
amer waiting on another GU toner became engaged
In conversation with the men. So Interested did
he bCCOm" that he failed TO notice the actions of
one OF the party VINO seeing the coast clear reached
into the open safe EeGr which he was standing and
sbstrauted package of money, containing about
SliD soon after the men took their dcpartnrc Mr.
BergmAnn noticed some money lying on tho floor
near the safe door and, sllspeCtug his late customs
m with knowing something about The ran un the
street amer them. Two of the mon succeeded In cf
fectng their escape, but the third was not 80 lucky
as he TEn Into the OutStrctchpd arms Of Dflcsr
Dranc Nhn scorted linn To the Seventh Precinct
Station where he V6yo his name RS g. W Hi. Mr..
beTplnann fully identified him but Il thorough
search Jailed to mud tue mis.ins money Soon after
The prisoner was locked up 1t was as4'eTtsnul that
he had bcca lodging at ll9 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. AMI au officer sent there to sec IL any
information could I've eliuiet concerning him The
room was Oycrhnulcd and q large vRise Il bolt OF
SILK, and several articles Of lcwcry were found
They were taken 10 the station house and on omen.
ing The yallse II waN found 10 contain a complete
set Of burglars tools of the approved Patterns
The prisoner steadily declined tu answer any uIIcs.
lions, but hi. examination beiOss Judge Smell this
morning will probably reveal some knowledge of
several crooked" transactions which have occurred
here lately.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-04
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.



The Water Registrar has perfected his system of
dividing the cities Of Washington and Georgetown
into ten water districts, eight of which placed
under the supervision of two inspectors, and the
remaining two given one inspector each. Tho dis.
trics and Inspectors are rs follows l. All that nor
ton Of the city east Of Eighth street cast-Inspect
or~iI II, Ray and q. A. Hall 2. All between
Fourth and Eighth streets east. from Boundary to
Eastern Branch-lnspcrtors +. d. Queen and Alex.
nnder Iubant ., All between Fourth street cast
and North and south Capitol streets from Bound.
AIRY u the Eastern Bramch-IuSpectoT., NJ. A. Penn
and II. Il. Tyler. l. All west of south Capitol be-
tween I street southwest and the riyeT-lnspCctOrS
r. J. FitZinmnns and John Darby. s. All west Of
south and North Capitol, between street south.
west and Bstrcct nOrthwest-lnsPectors, PC Cheeks
and J. Edward Jones d. All between North Cupi-
t0l street and Seventh street northwest from X
street northwest TO BOundury-MspcrtJrs, W T.
Post and e. L. Freeman. T. Al Lotwceu Seventh
and Fourteenth streets northwest, from II street
northwest u neutrality-suspicious., l.. T.. SribOld
aud Il. Stewart Ashby. s. All between Fourteenth
and Nineteenth streets northwest, from river u
neutrality-suspicious., l.. X. Lockwood and A. r.
Cunningham. 0. All west Of Nineteenth street
Inspector, II. II. steele. 10, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
C. O. Barron.