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The Case Of Richard skinner.


The case OF Richard Skinner, who was taken
Into custody on warrant sworn out by his
Wife and A. c. Parmalee, charging insanity,
was mentioned In yesterdays STAR. Skinner
was sent to the Insane Asylum yesterday, there
being no other course to pursue by the officers
as tie affidavits of the parties interested and
those CT the physicians were made in due form
of law. Yesterday afternoon Sanitary Officer
Connell, who has charge of such cases at police
headqual tiers, laid before the District Commits
sioners a statement of the facts in the case. DIR.
not think Skinner subject for that institution.
and the probability is that he Will be released
without any resort to haEeaS corpus.
SKINNER'S OWN STATEMENT.
Skinner states thftt he was formerly employed
by Mr.. Benson, OF the Columbia railroad, and
also at the leroIm school, that he purchased a
avenue, between 18th and 14th streets north
east, paying therefor $500. and was comfortably
situated. He became somewhat involved with
building association in making payments on
his house and land, small balance OF which he
still owes, and that the property is advertised
for sale on the 9th instant to meet this obliga-
ton. He says that Parmalee had been forbid
den to visit his house for good and sufficient
reasons, but notwithstanding this he was con-
Stantly hanging around, and that he has been
NE principal actor In this movement to get him
(Skinner) out Of the way. The object of this is
plain enough, Skinner says. being to obtain
possession of his house.
DR.. j. L. GROUSE, ONE OF THE PHYSICIANS,
who signed the certificate, writes as follows:-
am pDySlClau W uue Iaullly, anu nave Deen
over ID years. Seven years ago Mr.. Skinner was
crushed by gravel bank falling on him. He
was taken out for dead. DR.. Borland attended
him with me. He recovered physically, but
ever since suffered mental Injury which will
never repair, but grow worse as age advances
This often amounts to sad and pit1able con-
work or do anything Of value for the support of
his family, and declaring that the Lord will
provide Without his assistance other than ''pure
prayer" as he terms it. This condition of
things will pass off after a time and he will
become apparently all light, then relapse into
other forms of insanity, often threatening to
kill his wife and children. He Is good and
in an liberated condition OF mind, growing
worse yearly, and now incompetent and unfit
to be at large and to manage his own affairs.
L l.. CRnIrSE. M D.
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THE COURTH.

POLICE COURT@Jtt1ge SneW.
workhouse; Jenny Nixon, loud and bolsterous,
IS or Is days; Catherine Barbour, do, forfeited
collateral; Margaret Costello, unlicensed bar,
personal bonds; Franklin Jennings, threats to
Elizabeth Webb, personal bonds; Robert Bates,
assault on Emma Lone, $40 or 80 days; Fanny
Taylor and Ella Randolph, ARRAY, S. each;
Lewis Evans, assault on Annie Flood. S.; Chas
Hamilton, assault on James Hamilton, 5000
bonds to keep the peace; Jos. Burk, assault on
Jos. Miller, S.; Noah johnson, assault on Mid
dleton Foster, 80 days In jail; Albert johnson,
charged with larceny Of a newspaper from
JOIN A. Vale, continued; Edward Fitzgerald,
assault on William Marion Pearson and Chas
Pearson, charged with assault on c. Maria
Lennox. A fine OF $40 was imposed In the first
and IS in the second case.
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THIRTEEN GOVERNORS EXPECTED-In accord
ance with the arrangements for the meeting of
the governors of the thirteen original states, to
be held in independence Hall, on Monday, the
18th instant, for the purpose Of starting prepa-
rations for the propofed celebration OF the one
hundredth anniversary OF the SUI render of Lord
CORVALLIS at Yorktown, 1t is announced that
the governors Of Virginia, North Carolina South
Carolina and Georgia are to leave Richmond on
Friday morning, the 18th instant, on the way to
Philadelphia, and will probably be joined at
Baltimore by the governor OF Maryland. Upon
arriving here it Is arranged that they shall
be met at the American Hotel opposite Inde-
peDdence Halp by the governors OF New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
necticut. 1t is proposed to have the governors
visit the permanent exhibition on Saturday af-
ternoon, the 18th instant, and that on the fol-
lowing day, the anniversary Of the surrender
of CORVALLIS, they shall attend Divine service
in old Christ church, I'd street, above Arch
where Washington worshipped. After the
meeting to be held on the next day, Monday,
when it is expected the nine governors men,
toned will be joined by the chief magistrates
Of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware, it is said that all viii probably visit
Yorktown for the purpose of looking at the site
upon which it Is proposed to mold grand ma
tional military encampInent in commemoration
Of the surrender.-[Phila. Times.
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Anuse,,,e Etc.

ITALIAN OPERA.-The Strakosch Opera Com
pany will appear at the National Theater next
Monday and Tuesday evenings. Faust will
be presented the first night and "A1da" on the
second. The cast for "Faust" is as follows
Mile La Blanche as Margher1ta; Miss Lancaster,
Siebel; Miss Arcone, MAI tina; Signor Lazarini,
Valentine Mr.. L. G. Gottschalk, Valentine; and
Monsieur Customary. Mephistophiles. Musl-
cal director, S. BehIens. This is strong COM
bination, and ought to draw Immensely. Those
intending to go should lose no time In securing
seats.
RICE's SURPRISE PARTY Will close its success
full engagement at the National this evening
with "ROblnsoh Crusoe" and sketch from
s.The Babes in the Woods Both Of these bur-
lesques have been seen in Washington, and
have been enjoyed Immensely. The combina-
ton of the two will make peculiarly attrac-
tive programme. The house win be crowded
tonight.
FoRD's OPERA HousE.-"The strategists" will
be presented tonight for the last time at Ford's.
1t should be seen and enjoyed by all who like
an excellent comedy presented In thorough
style. The cast Is very good.
THRATBR CoMIQUE-The Comique will have
new bill next week, closing this week to night
with the calvin JOslyn" combination, which
has been very successful.
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Alleged Drawback Frauds.
TWO DISTRICT GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES DIS

MISSED.
Occasional rumoIs have recently been cur
rent about frauds having been committed In
the Office having charge OF revisions and COL
mors were afioat the latter part OF last week aud
early pant OF this week, and STAR reporter
searching out the facts, was assured by the
District Commissioners that nothing OF the
kind bad come to their knowledge, which was
true at that time. but some developments came
to light yesterday afternoon which cut
missal Of Mr.. Thomas quinn, a clerk.
ard William Troxell. messenger, both of Mr.
George w. Bealls office. The facts are that
R Rod eek epp e to Mi
special assessments, to share with him
In fraudulent transactions; and in the
forgery by him Of the name Of W. Il. cooley, Of
Georgetown, to power of attorney by which
he received drawback certificate Of s., which
rightfully belonged to Mr.. Grant, to whom
which the certificate was Issued, but which
transfer had not been recorded in the
books OF the assessor or collector Of
rupt proposition made by Mr.. quinn to Mr..
Roome, the latter went to the residence of Mr..
Beall, In whose Office Quinn was employed, and
for day or two. until the exposure was made
to the Commissioners yesterday, Mr.. Beall
Withholding the facts from them for the time
being until be could investigate as to the extent
OF the irreeula transactions.
The whole matter has been referred 10 Attor-
ney Riddle IS to such action as may be neces-
sary in criminal case before the courts. The
District is not the loser of the amount, as TroX-
ell has settled the matter with Mr.. Grant. aud
this is the only case Of forgery discovered for
which any certificates have been issued.
Mr.. ROome has not as has been stated. been
cersured by the Commissioners, as he has de-
served no censure. except perhaps, it might be
the Commissioners OF Mr.. Quinn's proposal,
but as Quinn was not a clerk under
him he supposed his duty ended in
kept the matter quiet in order to work up all
the particulars as to the extent of these trans
actions, before going to the commissioners
with it,
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District Government Affairs.

Yesterday afternoon District Treasurer Dodge
filed with the Commissioners his account and
vouchers OF payments for refunding excessive
warrants to his credit in the United States
Treasury Is $4,000, less payments as per vouch-
ers Nos. to 500, s29. 131.12,, leavinga balance
on the United States Treasury.
The number of drawback certificates issued
by Roome, clerk In charge OF revlsions OF special
assessments, up to 2 O'Clock, were 4,141 aggre.
eating in amount S242,919.sO.
CRACKS IN THE WALLS OF THE CENTER MARKET.
Some cracks have been recently discovered In
the walls of the moi Invest corner Of the Center
market, caused by the weight OF the tower
erected there. Inspector Entw1se was called
upon to make an examination of the building,
and he advised the market company to let the
time no danger could arise, and If there proves
to be further settling then they could have the
walls repaired.
THE HOTEL FIRE ESCAPES.
The fact was published in THE STAR of Thurs
day, that Inspector EntWisle had given direc-
lions to several hotel proprietoIs TO have Tie
escapes placed on their hotels and in the same
notice named particular apparatus which had
been approved by him as the most suitable, in
Objectionable on the score OF dlshgure-
ment of the building. This order was
Inspectors and in accordance with clause in
the building regulations, making it his duty to
see that buildings where people congregate In
lol &c uu4uDOlS dIC plOpCily uOSluSu w I'LL Cuc
means Of escape In cases of fire. The clause in
these regulations (Which have now become a
law gives any one receiving such notice the
privilege OF taking an appeal to the Distl let
commissioners, whose duty it Is to appoint a
commission to make review of the subject and
report, which shall be final, &C.
Some OF the hotel proprietors, 1t seems, have
taken executions to the order of the Inspector,
questioning his right to give such orders. These
protests coming before the Commissioners they
have directed the inspector to withdraw such
olders, citing the one sent to Mr.. Riggs as
Objectionable on account of its form, &C., and
directing that suitable fire escapes shall be put
as to direct tie use OF any particular kind Of es-
cape, but that it must be Of kind meeting the
approval of the proper authorities This has
been dole by the inspector and simple request
has been substituted in lieu OF the order.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector Entwisle:-Thos. Muntz,
construct three two.story dwelling, Bridge, be.
tween Washington and Greene sts, George.
town; $1,000. Robt. /. Fleming, repair brick,
1922 18th st. NV; s1,100: Maj. Parker, con-
struct three-story dwelling, 18th, between NJ
and N sts.; $4,000. Frank T. Rawlings, con-
struct dwelling, P, between 4th and 5th SITS.
NV: $500.
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GOLD lined bracelets, g, at prIgg,s.

A MEETING OF IRIsHMEN who are In sympathy
with the oppressed victims Of landlord oppreS-
sion in Ireland was held last night at Tlerney's
Hall, No 14lO New York avenue, to take final
action on measures which had been iuaugurated
at former meeting TO devise means for the re-
lief OF the aged and destitute mother Of Edward
families OF Weldon and McHugh, now in prison
on charge OF assasSinating landlord In Ire
LAND. The design Is to aid IN the release OF i'm
prisoned victims by legal process. A very ltbe-
freshmen was adopted: Several responsible COL
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ORDER Howsons ice cream for sunday dinner.

OFFICERS ELECTED.-The District OF Columbia
Artillery last night elected officers as follows:
John O'Connell, fist lieutenant, vice A. Il.
Fries; r. r. Browner, second lieutenant, vice G.
Van Newkirk; William L. Golden, additional
second lieutenant, vice j. Krause. ..Colum
bia tent, No. 40, Of Rechab,teS have elected
Lewis II. Lapman as chief ruler and George W
Durfee as deputy ruler. THE Knights of St.
Peter have elected Lew S II. Lapman delegate
to the convention to be held IN Baltimore on
the 18th inst, to organize National Union of
Catholic Kn'ghthcod of the United States.
THE NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION COMMIT
TEES were in session last night. The tourna-
ment committee are considering favorably the
project of making the list consist of one knight
TO represent each state and territory, and also
a novel expedient OF giving one ride at larger
number OF rings than usual with the special
regulation OF fast time. The directors, for the
purpOse of inducing the ladies to make large
display OF exhibits, have made rule to give
every lady exhibitor sea-on ticket. The gen.
eral rule for the entry OF articles compels a
payment OF ten per cent. of the premium, but
the amendment proposed and adopted will re-
Quire an entrance fee of 25 cents, upon the pay
ment OF which a season ticket Will be furnished
the exhibitor. Regular season tickets are
worth 81. 1t is expected that the floral, needle,
shell and fancy work display VIII be unusually
attractive. A dispatch from York, Pa, yester-
day, states that a large excursion pal ty is be-
ing made up TO visit Washington and the big
fair.
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PAROLES MIsHAP-A. cable dispatch to the
N. Y. TeIecram in reference to yesterdays
races says:-"Previous to the start for the
Great Challenge Stakes, Lollypop kicked Mr..
Lorills1d's Parole on the on hind thigh. Archer,
too much injured to contest the race. Dr.. Garry
examined Paroles injury, and said that II the
kick had been an inch lower It would have
broken the leg Parole Wlu be LAID up Tor many
weeks
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JEALOUS HUSBAND at West Chester, Pa,
has caused a sensation by administering ter
lible thrash1ng to the m1ddle-aged lawyer who
had been too attentive to bis wife by accom-
pany Ing her to the Philadelphia theatres and
other places Of amusement. The weapon used
was a cowbide, and the place selected the law
yer's office, the intruder having locked the door
to prevent interference.
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StoCh
The stock exchange never presented such an
admirable condition for profitable and rapid
stock operations. There never before have
been so many fortunes made by quick iluctua-
reasonable people only operate through the
combination system OF Messrs. Simpson d Co.,
which enables those With large or small means
are divided pro rata among the shareholders
every thirty days. New combinations are con-
can be safely invested with splendid opportuni,
ties for quick profits. An Illinois grandfather
made Sl3, go, ii in two Investments. Michi-
gan ladme III ' ,h Sao when Welded SaSSi
Wisconsin country merchant made Il, 246l6 In
four combinations: and Others have done
equally as Wen. New explanatory circular,
with ''uuerring rules for success" mailed by
Messrs. simpson Co., Bankers, 40 Exchange
Place, New York City.
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OOLLINp
Voltaic Electric Plasters.

the Vitslization Of Weak, Paralyzed, and Painful
nervous Parts and Organs, In the Curing Of Chronic
Weakness Of the Lungs. Heart, and Kidneys, in thu
Absorption Of Poisons from the Blood through the
Pores and the Prevention Of Fever and Asue, Liver
Complaints. 4alaria and Contagious Diseases. they
are wonderful CT tho genuiua Z
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eE-On Thursday Charles Glenn, jr, IS years
old, miner in the Piedmont Coal and Iron
company's mine, at Cumberland, was instantly
killed by a fall Of breast coal.
H-A woman In Washtenaw county, Mich,
has had her husband arrested on the ground
that he took s., 900 Of her money and hid it in
the woods. She had kept it con deposit" be-
tween the ticks of her bed.
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PLATING, Parislan mode,) sO2 9th st. NV.

THE GRAND NAVAL REvIEw.-The steamer
George Leary will leave on Monday evening, at
O'Clock sharp, for Fortress Monroe, giving It's
naval review and attend the ball at the Hygela
Hotel on the evening Of the 14th. The Leary Is
In charge OF some OF our best citizens, the COM
sured There will be music on the boat See
details In adyt
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SALT RHEUM,
Covering the Body for Ten Years, Per-
manentIy Cured.

Law OFFICE OF CHAs. HouGHroN. !
II Congress street, Boston, Feb %. 1S78.f
MEssRs. WEEKS Il POTTER - entienae1.-I feel 1t
duty 10 inform you, and THROUGH sou all who are
ntere led to know the fact. that most disagreea-
BILE and obstinate case Of Salt Rheum or EcAema,
from its first appearance to the present time-about
ten (1Ol yea1s-coyerng the greater portion Of the
and itching scab, ana to which all the known me-
thods OF tire ating such disease had been spilled
clean and healthy akin, under few days of pro-
fuse application of CUTICURA.
can and do heai tily advise all similarly afflicted
to try the remedy which has been 30 efectual In
CHAS. HOUGHToN.
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GEN, GRANTS GALENA HOME-The repairs
on Gen. Grants home in this city will be COM
pleted this week, and the house will be ready
for the reception of the family on Monday or
Tuesday next. The rooms down stairs are be-
Ing repapered, and when finished will present a
very handsome appearance. This week part
OF the furniture is to be upholstered anew, and
the house furnished with such articles as are
In the parlor and other rooms in the way of
decorations. On the marble top center table is
basket which is filled with the cards of callers
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THE GRAND NAVAL REyIEw.-The Lady OF the
Lake will leave next Monday afternoon at five
viii convey her passengers to witness the naval
review in Hampton roads, returning In the eve
ming to Norfolk, and arriving In Washington at
a. M. wednesday morning. 80. The George
the Navy. accompany the U. s. steamer TaIla-
poosa to Hampton Roads with passengers, to
witness the naval review. First class accom-
modations " i'll be furnished, and full band Of
music Will be on board. See advt.
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AID FOR ARCHBISHOP PURCELL.-The con-
tributionS in this Roman Catholic diocese re-
ported to Archbishop Gibbons IN aid of Arch
bishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, foot up S2,3Sl .0s,
including the following from District churches,
in addition to those evlously mentioned In
THE STAR: st. Aloysius, s144.50; st. Matthew's,
S112; st. Patricks, 500.
WORK OF THE Y. NJ. C. A.-The prospects of
the association campaign this coming season
are excellent. In addition to the social enter
that formed prominent feature of its work
last winter, first. class lecture course has been
already arranged, including three lectures on
astronomical subjects, to be delivered during
the month OF December by the distinguished
English astronomer, Prof. Richard A. Proctor;
concert IN February by the Boston Quintette
Club, and lecture In March by Mr.. Joseph
Cook on strikers and Communists
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Complaint OF a Workingman,

Edator Stdf:-ENery newspaper happen TO
cast my eyes over am bound to see some men,
ton Of the return Of prosl Gritty and good times.
All kinds of trades are looming up. There are
more men working now than there have been
since the panic Every evening in looking over
the "want" column Of the STAR. notice wants
There are more houses In course of erection
now than have been for many years, and more
labo1ing work going on. Naturally, with the
revival OF business everything in the way OF
family supplies tends upwards. Flour has gone
up two dollars on the barrel 10 the past two
months, and provisions have IiSen in the same
proportion. Now. why is it that the wages Of
mechanics and laborers remain stationary? 1t
seems that the revival of business hurts, in
stead Of helps, the workingmen. Whenever
there Is reduction In the prices of edibles and
clothing the employers are not very slow 10 re-
ducing the wages Of the men under them; If
they were half as prompt In raising them there
would be no cause of complaint. The contract
ors are paying men about one dollar per day,
and the contractors who are constructing the
large sewer on Boundary street are only paying
SO cents to men for tOiling from am. to pm.
Now, how do they suppose that man can keep
his own body and soul together, not to mind his
fa1nily's, on so cents? Who is to blame for this?
Partly the Commissioners, who, when they have
any street work to give out, they give it to the
lowest bidder, as provided by law, who in turn
subs 1t to another contractor, and so on until
it passes through three or four hands, all Of
whom certainly make SON ething by the opera
ton. Have the Commissioners no power
whereby they can make contractor who IN
dertakeS to do work. commence it Immediately,
and finish 1t In given time? This would stop
the commencing OF work, given out in the
spring, about Christmas. And can't they stop
this "subbtng" or transferring of contracts? II
they could, it would help the wOrkingmen a
great deal, as it would leave the money made
b the middlemen to be distributed among
them. BRIcKLAYER,
October TO-
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A FATAL BLow.-Robt. W. Turner, the drug
gist's clerk at Toronto, Canada, who was struck
on the head with blackthorn stick by Law
renee Smith, for improper intimacy with his
wife, died yesterday,
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CITY ITEMS.

tons at his parlors, 81 and sly National hotel
to be wonderful.
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a Caution to our Readers

The almost invartaole fruit OF a successful
invention Is host OF inferior limitations. The
patent Linoieum floor cloth is no execution ia
this rule. Its durability and beauty Is proved
goods that you look on the back Of the CLOTH
for Linoieum." The word is on the back Of
every square yard. None other is genuine, AI
carpet dealers keep 1t.
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SOME of our most prominent citizens have
already consulted DR.. Won MoSchZiSker, who has
opened an office at 6l9 10Th st. NV. The Doctor
has for years enjoyed high reputation as the
most successful physician and specialist In the
treatment Of the eye, ear, throat, lung, chest
diseases and Cltarrh
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A SEVERE DROUGHT is prevailing throughout
eastern Pennsylvania. In Schuylkil county
mining operations are Interrupted because
there Is not enough Of water to run the engines.
All the streams are unusually low, and the SuS-
quehenna has not shown so much of its rocky
bed within the memory Of the Oldest inhabi-
tant.-[Phi[a Press.