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The New York herald., 1878-12-01

The London advces report consols steady at 96
96ls for money. and 9Gis for the account. United
States bonds advanced Is I, per cent and closed
follows :4ss. 107 lS67s at 10J, ten-fortes at 10
and vcs at 100. Erie fell of to 1914 and Illinois
Central =. to 10. Pennsylvania rose =, to 33s
and Reading =, to 12t Erie preferred was steady ar
32 4. and New Jersey Central at 81.
State bonds steady for Missouri skies. Lousi-
consos fell to 70 and District Of Columbias to
~. after selling at 77ei. Railroad bonds continue
strong with the largest transactions in Denver and
Rio Grande frsts, which advanced TO 92ss-a rise of
ga per cent The next largest transactions were in
Northwest gold seycns, which advanced to 10jls-a
rise of 10. The other changes follows:-An
advance of in c., c. and !. G. frsts, per cent in
do. seconds Missouri Kansas and Texas rsts consos
assented Alton and Terre Haute income and Great
Western seconds lex coupon) = i'll Missouri. Kansas
and Texas seconds % in Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern hrsts and New York Elevated Railroad
frss. There decline Of d in Hannibal and st.
Joseph eights convertible. x i'll Jersey Central rss
consols assented and a in Jersey Central adjustment
bonds and st. Paul frsts Tia Crosse divsion)
The closjnp Drces of Philadclphia stocks were
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FROM WANT TO CRIME.

Sophia Lay. OF No. 50 West Forty ninth street. was
passing through church street yesterday, carrying
her pocketbook in her hand. youth named Albert
McNally snatchod 1t from her and away. Officer
McDcrinott Of the Twenty seventh precinct, who
saw the theft chased McNaliy and captured him. At
the Tombs Police Court he said he had been out of
work for some time that he had not eaten anything
for two days and driven by want 20 attempt rob-
berry, He was committed for trial in 8 900 bail
The New York herald., 1878-12-01

BuTTERFIEIp-Coy.-On Thursday, November 2s
at the residence of the brides parents. by the Rev u
ID. Gulick FRANCIS G. BUTrERrrELD. of New YORK, 70
EAlLY =. cox. daughter OF DIR. George X. Bond, OF
South Brooklyn.
FAuNoS--KEppLER.- Thursday evening, No
vember %. 1878, at the residence OF the bride :
parents by the Rev. Father Pratte. JOHN r. FAuNoS
t. AMELIA p. g., eldest daughter of Martin Kepper
Esq, both of this city
Cincinnati papers please copy.
HAvILAND--SKIDMoRE.-A East Jamaica. L. l.. on
Thursday, November IL. at the residence of the
brides parents. by the Rev. Lewis Lampman. HENRY
NJ HAvILANp OF Little Neck to EMMA A., daughter OF
Charles Ski,lmore, Esq
McENERNY-M -MuRRAY.-W Wednesday, November 27
by Rev. Father Leonard. Q. y r., JAMES McESERSN
Derby Conn.,. to JULIA A. MURRAY. this city.
EHoDE-ScnUToN-On saturday, November 30, by
Rev. W. y. Dnnnell, ID. d., FREEMAN J. RHODE to
HANNAH daughter of William Scruton.
Ross-GRIFFITH.--On Tuesday. November 26, 1873
at New York Mills, n. ", by the Rev. G. Is. Austin
j. STEWART Ross. of Brooklyn, N. ". to ELLA NJ,
daughter OF Lewis Griffith. OF New York Mills
RossIN-losENTELp.-On Tuesday the 2ith day OF
November, 1878, at the residence OF the bride's :
parents, by the Rev. DIR. Gottheil RACHEL, eldest
daughter of Isaac Resented. to LOUIS RossIN. all of
the city of New York.
RyAN-GALiIGAN.--On Wednesday, November NJ
in ST. Lawrences Church. by the Rev. Father Reid
Galligan, Esq.
SeHNEIpER-DAY.-On November %, by Rev. DR..
Millctt. at his residence, FREDERICK SCHNEIDER to
MARGARFr DAY, all Of New York.
TUcKER-MATHEws.-O Sunday evening, Noven-
Der "a at the residence Of the brides parents by the
Rev. b. I. Reeve. HENRY B. TUCKER to ANNE NJ eld-
est daughter of James Mathews all OF this city.
WoLF-MAYER.--WILI.IA WoLF, cashier of the
Bank of Susun, California, to CAROLINE MAYER,
adopted daughter of Max Friedman, of this city.
WnIGLEy-DEEDE.--On Wednesday, evening. No
vembcr u, 1878, by the Rev. Mr. Moment, JOHN i.
WRIGLEY to HoaIsA DECIDE.
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MARRIED.

Overwhelmingly Thursday, November 28, at
the residence OF the brides parents by the Rev. DR..
1uttbcil, JAcoB BAnUCH, of Dowrcy City, Cal, to
JyAxSglTE WELLER, OF New York city.
I3nYcE--LEE--N Hoboken, ". j., November 20,
1873 by the Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, JoHS A.
BnycE 10 fpA JEE both of Hobokcn.
Charleston o.. C.) papers please copy.
BurLER--HYDE.-Thursday November II, by Rev.
T. Simmons q. X BUTLER 10 ADA L., daughter Of l..
&. HYDE. all Of Brooklyn
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED

PHuLIIs--MEYRRs.- SAMUEL l.. PHILLIPS to
Miss FANNIE MEyEns, both OF this city. No card.
scHLossEn-RorHE.--on November ~. Mr.. A.
ScHLossER TO Mrs. A. UurIIE No cards.
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1uO ss Independence. I.65 100 shs Independence 7O
Ioo do............ I.65 10 Con Virginia. 7ss
The following were the opening prices Of mining
stocks at San Francisco to-day alpha. 10; Alta
Bclchcr. s; Best and Becher. 1919; Bullion. 6Ia;
Caledonia "a; California. 9ss Chollsr Potosi, 49,
Crown Point. so; Gould and Curry. ga; Hale and
Norcross. 12s; Justice, 4; Julia, 21 Grand Prize.
10; Kentuck Al; Mexican "a; Ophir. 43; Over1nan,
II; Savage. 1914 Segregated Bclcher. 30; Sierra
Nevada. Al ~; Silver Hill. ~: Union Consolidated
81; Utah. 40; Yellow Jacket. 14h; Exchequer. 4la;
Virginia Consolidated, ~.
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The closing prices in San Francisco were:-

The following are the receipts and disbursements
at the Office OF the Assistant Treasurer of the United
States at New York, for the month ending November
80 1885,
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Inc total sales OF STOCKS NJ tic Board aggregated
I73,soo shares which were distributed follows:-
Western Union Telegraph. i,dl0; Pacific Mail, 1900;
Erie l2oo; Lake Shore. 2s1Jo; Illinois Central 500;
Northwestern, 1867; do. preferred 1850: c. C.. G.
and f. 200 New Jersey Central $50; 81. Paul $50:
do. preferred, 1900: Wabash. 4.sls; Ohios. 600;
Lackawanna 42.o55: Morris aud Essex 1850: Hanni.
bal and st. Joseph. 1eoo do preferred, 1850: c. G.
and ]. c., iT25: Delaware and Hudson 3ss; Micbi-
gan Central, $500.
The money market worked easily all day, and call
oans made at 3 per cent and at the close at
~, as per cent.
The bank statement is favorable. showing an in.
erase in surplus OF &337, 800. The banks
now hold sl2.543 200 in of legal requirements
There is decrease Of SAT- in specie but this is
than offset by the gain in legal tenders The
loans have been increased $3.50, 700. The following
shows the condition Of the New York city banks this
week, compared with last
Noe 20. Nor 3O Difference
Loans .$gi.0 .0i7 200 s2j643sl 400 Inc 81 $40 zoo
Specie ZI4lI,4D 22,9G7. 400 Dec. 44,UoO
Legal tenders 4o5ss.2w 4l275.7oD me. Cs7,so
Deposits. 2O7 lsi,Sw 2U6. .7g7. 100 Dec 3s7GoO
Circulation. 1vyGl,9O 20,W7,O0o Inc. 49,
The following the rates OF exchange on New
York at the aforementioned cities :-savannah buy
ing at par. selling = = premium; Charleston
easier, par Lilo premium. d 4 premium: New
Orleans, commercial $40 K. bank 4 st. Louis.
par Chicago, 10 cents discount and Boston, Is pre-
MUM.
Foreign change was dull as is usual on Saturdays,
and rates remain unchanged.
Cold opened at looii aud fell TO I00ls. at which
price it sold during the greater part Of the day Near
the close there activity than usual and the
price advanced TO 1905. The carrying rate ut the
close was a per cent.
The clearing house statement was:.-
~ axal
Currency balances. 1924, 263
Gold exchanges 1000, 730
odd balances 1.2y2, 52l
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and the weekly clearing house statement IS fol-

Government bonds We're firm and fairly active, the
following being the closing quotations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

Mr. Abraham q. Smith, associated with Mr. r. p.
Coleman In the prOpriatorhip Of the Metropolitan
Hotel, who died about six o'clock yesterday morn.
ing, from the effects of al overdose Of laudnnum,
ken accidentally. was born In Hudson, y. Y, IN
ls9i, and was consequently In his h1ythirl year,
lie entered the hotel business IN 1875 cashier oi
the s.. Nj holes Hotel, New York. at the time Mr..
Coleman It's managing owner, and Inns ever
since with q brief interval, been associated with
THAI gentleman. lie was cashier Of tho lntcrnR.
tuna Hotel At Niagara Falls: held the same posi-
ton In the Euiaw House, Baltimore IN lSbl. and In
1862 was partner In the management " the Cole.
man HOUSE. New York. which he kept till 1872.
Mir Peter G!lsey WIS his partner during the last
year Of his connections with the Coleman House.
In lsi. he sold out. and went to Baltimore to I'LL
the position Of cashier of the CaIrullton Hotel A
year aitcrward he became pnTtncrsSith Mr.. Cole.
man in the CarrOtou Hotel, and when the firm
took the lease Of the Metropolitan Hotel Mr. Smith
took charge Of The venture. lie was exceedingly
circle of acquaintance. He was much liked IN
this city. and his death will lie sincerely regretted.
lie was very prominently identified with the es-
Enlistment of the Reformed Episcopal Church In
this city and the first meetings that resulted In the
organization Of the church we're held Ia the parOrs
ofthe Metropolitan.
II wa. sold about town yesterday tlGt he had
committed suicide but that statement Is denied by
those who ought u know. DR.. Buckley. who has
hcen Mr.. Smiths physician ever since his arrival
IN this city states that he arrived at the bedside o
Mr.. Smith lbOnt one O'Clock yesterday morning
and found him deeply under the Influence OF
opium which he verify believes to have been tho
result Of All accident For Two or three days Mr.
Smith had been suffering with aCO!d, and every
thing was done to relieve him. There was no niIG
present when no died except his wife DR., Buckley
and Hon, Mr.. Pugh. The PHI ysicians gave ccrll
cate of accidental death,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

WH,0rFs-R p Scott and wife. IA T Robinson y
Y; l. Van ZGnit, y y; J Il Hollis. Boston, T. Van
meas and wife y y; Mrs Marshall, NY: A $ BuGuri
Wner Cox. Pniiaielph!m Walter E,iis, Philgdeiph.a
or AnntingEon, New York; II N Cuburn, y y; il
Bush Mich; J II starr Conn; II W Davis Hong
konG q Lmdorn, Shanghai; y = lieaton, III; =
Rowen MONT ma; Mr. 4 4 Terry : " Pnrkar aud
family. Kansas; A savage, Cal; X II Sage, Chicago;
J.Jenkus, y ]; MnClunOuEl, NrwSOrk: j. Cur
rirr. New York; A p Wilcox, Network; W Cope
land and VIE, city.
dephir + IONe New York; J W COIlum, Chicago
GlchTst Philadelphia; ten u II RObsr-ol, city; a
II Wheeler New York Coke, y & Green and
wyc. L s a; N a sinner, New York; { hyl and
and wife, Mimi & Biuadhsad and son; P.G Mrs
4 II ia, ksnlL Pa: A PhlcSnT. CUi Miss lrllc Paine
Md Il Wood, Baltimore Morgan, y ; J u
GNarks and wife, Ohio ii W Fnle0ncr Va Nj W
Rose, Pa
hnperpd.-HS Brock. Texas Captain John An
deTfnn Kansas; A NOupgmaH and WIhr. PA: Ethan
Il NJ Rel Pa Henry tnn<r amt dnughtcr, y ~ Z q
Adrich, Boston; Mrs Benton, n 81 II Kendall,
Ind.
H.tio,niiicnl-J II b smith, n YiOJ Areqond IA;
W Parry, Ind; Dynn9it Al TWom6iy;
i.psUry y !; IS pollock, Nd = / Carney, Pa: Ii
RollTt., Md: u ] Bentley, Nd, II u June, Vas W d
SlrOlel !; u Parish. Va j Sauld"s, Pa Z hhec.
ton, New orleans; O Shower, New Orleans; Mrs A
Gants NrwOrleauS U l. Tyler, U SA
NJ. " Fsis Pa aSn G SHS ~ 81 FGi Sa9 e.
p a j Rar:es, \ :; j. q THiGboac Only v Y
ioHas2n and We IA T 4 gstis; = saS NJ So
1 < Ehorp va v EAIdsr H1i 4 il w6eccTT' Mass q
n NUs1u Mas; J Townsend n Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07
X ESIEGING KING ALCOHOL.


Last evening Lincoln Hall was crowded and hun
dreds were turned away before seven o'clock Mr..
Murphy arrived ut the usual hour, and the eXcr-
cise' were at once opened by Scripture lesson
from Isaiah w., followed by prayer, offered by the
Rev Mr.. Bonham. Mr.. Murphy soon took the
sand, and IN his weil-known, earnest manner
spoke of the many evils that cursed society, indie
pendent OF intemperAnCc; and AFTER handling
without gloves thOse that are careless and ndiier.
emit he m ade grand and eloquent appeal to all to
rise In the majesty of full manhood aud woman.
h God and aid In tho cause Of universal liberty.
After singing from Crystal SOng' Mr. Bmh0m,
the Episcopal evangelist, was introduced, nd made
all excellent address, roplec with grand truths
The audience then united in singing, 60 to grace
his father request and said that many In The as
semhly had probably never tnuched or tnsted
the uuclcan thing, yet they did not wear the blue
ribbon. He believed that II was the duty of every
to show his cOlOrs, that his position might not
be mistaken.
Mis- Hopkins. assisted by her brother. then sang
Tie on tho Blue Ribbon" Mr.. Murphy here pro-
Union. They were given with a hearty good will.
led by Mr. Murphy himself When order was lG-
stored, Colonel Gray was introduced, and made u
first class speech deunnmCing all stimulRnts a. ri.
gautc evils. Mr.. Murphy followed with one Of his
matches cxhOrtatiOIiS. Then the hand. to hand
work of personal pleading was begun and through.
out the great audience the lRbnrris were scattered
ucd lis singing. thus rendering efficient service in
the CRuye Of GOSPEL temperance To-day and this
cYrning the meetings win be held as usual. 1t Is
expected that this evening the overflow meeting
will be held In the Dpern.H House, Friday evening
Mr.. Murphy will speak In the msIkct-hOuse.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

The grocery store Of D. T. fcay at the northwest
corner Of Thirteenth aud streets, was robbed yes
terday morning, about four o'clock, Of about $50
worth of goods Tho thieves, amer making away
with one hundred and my pounds OF bacon, halfa
dozen bags Of -four, box Of syEs box Of tobacco,
. large quantity u sugar, Dc and what money
there was In the money drawer proceeded upstairs
evidently with the intention of railsaCkng The
house. The first Inclination that the family had Of
their pre.cnce was, upon Weakening 70 hmd one Of
them, strGpping biz negrD. leaning over the bed
with an appraised dirk knife.
Mn. Fcaly screamed ami the burglars scrambled
down Stair aud escaped, but not before one OF
them had been recognized the light in the next
room falling upon his face. Tho facts were com
nunicatsd TO the police, aud Officers Brown Mar.
shall and JHniier proceeded to the residence Of the
recognized man, Peter Price and took him into
custody. The thieves gained admission by cutting
Q panCl ont VI the door In the rear Of die hnll.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

Dishfct cdsss.-Hugh :ialonc, vagrant, went
down for ninety days. James Lord was given If
teen days for being disorderly Annie Smith will
spend week at the Branch for using profanc Ian
singc LOscknm & Weaver paid $50 for keeping
their bar open on sunday. Edwin Norman paid
$40 for having his bar open amer twelve o'clock at
night The following paid 50 each for failing to
remove the beautiful snow" from their sidewalks:
Thomas r. Waggaman, Thomas J. Myers George
StuH John Sherman two cases, Edward Simms,
j. T. Wormley, and Barnard II. Warner.
United Sdics cdscs.-Archie Fletcher was arrnigned
for assaulting George Baker with intent TO Kill.
Amer hearing the evidence, the court decided to
discharge the defendant. Nar.as Taylor. charged
with the larceny Of a pair Of gner uppers from J.
j. George, was dismissed for lack ~ proof Z. A.
Pitt forfeited his collateral for nSsnulting II. c.
BROKER. The case against Brooker was then dis
missed by order Of the court. Lucy Richardson
charged her Stepson Elijah, with committing an
assault oil her. aud then failed to appear against
him. MOLE pros. was entered James Brown
could not be proven guilty Of stealing Eve chickens,
and was accordingly released from custody, Lewis
llough paid IS for essaulting George W: Coyington.
The cases against Alice Webb and Alice Spencer
for maintaining nuisanccs were dismissed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07
GEORG EIOWN NEWS.


NJ
Yesterday afternoon. between two and three
o,clock William n po.,nn ooiorsd r.sid,rg on
v.'oSA' "n'a" ~ posV'n' coioreu f.s'uhs y"
the georgetown turnpike, near SCOTS Run, FAR
fax County Va visited the post office for the pur-
pose of having letter registered and after taking
sus,oIon, r,,,I. g., ~ roa,., 80, 30 ,,nr a.,
"p','.I' iu,'., "vn ns W p"y ~,
registering u laid MS book on the window whie nc
stepped To All adjoining window 10 seal his letter.
While his back was turned his pocket. book con.
tanning s,n 4, cost wo. .,o,or ,e,cor grcen
,I,a.,,' n,.. 80, W., 7'o ",, ~ ,si
shoruy aherWard arrested coloreu BOY, nameo
Ernest Onten, residing In Post Office alley, and
found the money IN his possession. outen had
tnlcn Tho nopev home aud odvo, n IN his sis,cr
who, when appraised OF the then, surrendered the
stoen properly Natng That she was under inc IN
preston mat her brother received II honcstly.
pen VA ,Sked up ~ lhe station Tor trial before
,,.,.,.-. .''' $500
M, .', - ini Ia - NJ DV
=, ne iuhGrni oDsegules OF the late Alexander
ilanil,toh Dodge iook piece Yesterday AFTERNOON
run nus lae residence NO. 20 West street, az half
past three 9'cloek. Among the prominent citizens
, whn nusnded the funeral were joseph u bradley
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An USEM EMS.


The hearts of the management Of this cosy little
theatre full Of gratitude for the substantial sup
port of the fun-loying citizens Of Washington.
stAnding.room Is at n premium, the bill presented
being first-class In every particular. The matinee
and evening performances yesterday called out
large houses md the efforts of the various artists
to please their patrons were rewarded with liberal
applause. Miss George Kaine a sparkling little
brunette, sang medley Of choice songs in a charm
ing manner. Niles and Evans gave an imitation
of two English "la-da das" which evoked shouts Of
laughter. Miss Carrie Lavarnie made hit In her
song, Perfection and tho Parker Sisters, IN their
songs and dances, earned triple encore. These
young ladies good dressers and their songs are
carefully selected. The performance closes each
evening with burlcsque on the pedestrian feat OF
Miss Bertha Won Eillern, IN which Miss Carrie la.
varmc, Jake Dudd, aud the other member Of the
company serve To keep the boys IN good humor.
III ths connection II would be well To state that
tho Nine.room which was u terrible evil under the
old management, has htcn abolished by the new
proprietOr. They are determined TO give first.
class show without any Of the evils which have
heretofore charactciizcd the management of this
.tpmDlc OF The Muses."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

The funeral VI the late Major Franklin GlcnToy
took place yesterday morning nom his late resi-.
dence No. Isl Pennsylvania avenue northwest and
vas attended by large number of the employees
Of the Government Printing Oficc, besides quite Il
number Of The musical paternity, who were a,So-
ciatcs of the deceased in fOrneg years. Among the
latter were Robert Ball, Joseph +. IIndgon and J.
X. Dawson. The remains were enrssrd in an Gle.
giant but plain walnut coffin, furnished by Henry
Lees Sons, Orlgmented with Silver mOldlnp and
shOIt bar handles on the lid was handsome sil.
yer plute, with he inscription. Franklin GlcmrDy
died February I, 1873 aged forty nine years" The
Trinity p p Church. The pail bearers we're
Hosrs A. I Cavis John W. Work, Morris Dubois,
Jsmes Brown. h, =, Pntt aud T. u. StiIt. The re-.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07
upremo Court OF the United states.

TVFsDAY, FtOTUNTy U, 1915
On motion Of Mr. Jerome Carly, Joseph T..
Tull esq, Of Philadelphia, Pa, was admitted to
practice.
No. 96. william {. Murray. plaintiff In error, vs..
The City Council OF Charleston; No. 287, Thomas
G. Jenkins, plaintiff in error, vs. The city
Of Charleston. Argument concluded by Mr.. A. q.
Msgrath for plaintiff in error In No. 237.
No. aOs. Dnndass 7. Pratt, plaintiff In error vs..
John Pratt. Argued by Mr.. Jerome Carly for the
plaintiff In error no counsel appearing for the dc.
PENDANT in error
No: 80. Edward W. Burbank, plaintiff in error
vs.. Charles A. and l.. l.. Conrad. Argument com.
inenccd by T. j. Durant for plaintiff In error, and
continued by Mr.. L. L. Conrad for defendant In
error
Adjourned unJl tomorrow at twelve o'clock.
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HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

poo,o ,.,,.l, ~, y,,l ,,,o,, q, alro,,.
-hoe" sehu' Nc" h"'A papers III hu'""'o'
Marie hntDinctte Nathalie Pollard threatens
Washington with lecture.
-Minuchaha Lodge No. !, l. o. G. T., at their last
meeting Initiated nineteen candidates.
Over one thousand visitors used the elevator al
the State Department building Yesterday before one
O'clock
Tha Coir,r,,i. p,t,,,o, o,,, ,ho ,,.oo,o,, ,,,o.
.ucl,srs mn %nw % NV nT.nUo ws n.
IIirtssnth Nh rr,",,h - us a,,N,se
seslcrday.
a.. r. a.. IA. H., go, ,,,,,, ~ P L.,
,,oI e ny Wiz mo ~, ~ u'W "r iue,uhS
,si. Ia wi a. H., ~ W HtV nv ,c us
s h ~ ~, 80 "'S '''' 'Ne"ihe' ei'V' s""''
"e ,n,Sn'S "s'"F'
- MI tnr new llic insurance company in lhc
bisrltI WIN Acnpinl ni TWO muhnn d"ilhr>, was
%tIo1ucSd 10 nc Senate yesterday and sent to the
District committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

Tho Notional Theatre was again crowded last
evening with q brilliant audience Madame Mod.
jcska, in the role Of Camille held her vast audience
spell bound At her magnificent rendition of this
most trying character. She was honored with a re-
call at the end Of each act 10 which she bowed her
acknowledgements. Words fail In attempting to de-
scribe the powers Of this marvellous actress. With.
out doubt, her persOnhtiOn Of the role Is one of
the finest exhibitions of histronic talent ever pre-
sented before Washington audience. Mr.. W. +.
Burroughs divided the honors with the star In his
portrayal Of armand Dtpal, the infatuated lover.
Mrs. Germon aud the other members Of the com
pOny rendered efficient support. Camille" will be
again presented to night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. b. J. Behrend
took the hal onc6 clock train OF the Baltimore
and Potomac DaIoad Tor the purpose Of visiting
some friends In Baltimore. On nearing Bowie sta.
ton Mrs. BehrCnd was observed by several passcn.
gers to full forward suddenly she was Instantly
raised by willing hands, but twas too late-life was
extinct. Her husbands grief wac uncomfortable,
and II was with great difficulty that he could be re-
strained from jumping from the train. The remains
OF the unfortunate lady were brought TO this city
and the coroner notified. lie did not deem an in
quest necessary, as the death occurred beyond his
Jurisdiction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

The bin providing form Of government for the
District was discussed again yesterday by the House
Committee. Three years actual residence In the
District without claiming residence elsewhere
was agreed upon as qualification to vote. The
proposition TO levy poll.taN met with favor, Tut
no sum was fixed On as the amount OF such tax.
To be eligible To election TO the council five years
residence and the ownership of IS 600 In realty
also agreed upon. A proposition to reduce the
number Of cOuncilmen from twenty four to twelve
was pending when the committee adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-07

Yesterday morning Ohiccr Dyer discovered the
body Of all infant floating IN the river short dis,
lance below the Long Bridge. 1t was squeezed into
an yeast powder box, aud had evidently been III
the water considerable time. Coroner Patterson
viewed the remains Of the little waif, and decided
that Il came Ia Ia death by suliOCRtOn. The body
was then buTiud III the expense Of the District.
Yesterday ahernuOu about four O'Clock Oficer
Block found the body Of muls hImut In the sewer
He carried the rem9lns W the Seventh Product sta
ton, where they viii remain uIIil viewed by the
coroner.