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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

GRUETII VEREIN.-At the annual meeting of
the association, held last evening. the following
were elected officers for the ensuing year: Jacob
Mayer, esq.,, president, Prof. Emil Holer, vice
rol, bookkeeper; Kasper Kneessi, treasurer;
Dominic Rickenbacher, standard bearer; Martin
Tanner, librarian, and Natal Stephan, Rudolph
Gebner and Cast par RUM, auditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

THE AUCTION SALE of $50 volumes standard
law books takes place this (Friday) evening,
December 5th, at O'clock within Duncanson
Bro. IS Sales-rOoms, 9th and d streets northwest.
The collection is worthy the attention of those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05
The p. e. COnvOcatiOn of Washing
ingtOns

The convocation of Washington (of the
Protestant Episcopal churches,) at Christ
church Navy Yard,) closed yesterday. In the
morning, Rev. Mr.. Stuart, of Christ Church.
Georgetown, preached from acts iv. 80. Busit
ness was resumed at noon. Rev. DR.. Pare
offered resolution, which was adopte d, direct
ing the secretary to convey to the Right Rev.
erend Bishop of North Carolina their thanks for
the sermon fl nle11O11dDl OF the late Bishop
Nottingham, and their qualification that he
had consented to its publication. The resolution
offered by Rev. Mr.. Steele on Wednesday con-
corning the discussion in the convocation of
matters of practical interest to the church was
taken up and discussed.
In the afternoon session, Rev. DR.. Addison
offered resolution asking that a committee be
appointed to make report on the manner Of
conducting funerals, and particularly in regard
to the extravaganza OF the expenditures. He
thought that the cOnVocatiOn ought to take a
stand against the many wrongs practiced in the
burial service and in the interment OF the dead
especially in regard to the needless expense of
stopped If the several ministers would combine
against it, and it would relieve great many
people from heavy burden, and would be eX-
ceedingly advantageous to a large number Of
persons who were unable to make big show
but do in order not to be Outdone by fashion.
A discussion followed but the resolution was
lost, and the convocation adjourned sine die
Last evening in st. Luke'S Church a large
number OF the clergy and laity were present, in
Guiding the bishop and assistant bishop Of North
Carolina, and the bishop OF the diocese of Mary
conducted by Revs. Dr. Paret and Lewis. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. DR.. Crummell,
the bishop and assistant bishop of North Caro-
lima, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

The KEILoGG-SPoFFoRD CASE ADJOURNED
The Senate subcommittee on the Kellogg-Spof-
ford case adjourned in New Orleans Wednesday
to meet In Washington to prepare their report.
The committee has examined III witnesses.
Senators Cameron, Vance and Hill, Gen. Wilcox,
Sergeant alarms, and MeSsrS. Small and RAN
dali left for Washington Yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

"ALDERNEY DAIRY."-FreSh alderney butter
churned every morning and delivered in 4 lbs
ward prints, 45c. per ID. Also, cottage
cheese and buttermilk. tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

For the year preceding the first of November
there was total Of rs arrivals at New
York, against 1909 for the previous twelve
months. Subtracting the sojourners and the
a total Of 124.6l5 genuine Immigrants for the
period in question, against 50, las for the equal
period lust preceding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

SUIT AGAINST JAY COOKE & Goa singular
case was tried before Judge Donohue and jury,
in Supreme Court, Circuit, Part I'LL, yesterday.
The plaintiff was John Peter StrOhmer; the de-
PENDANTS, Jay Cooke & Co.. Strohmer asked for
judgment for $4,000, with interest for seven
years, claiming that the defendants knew they
were tnsolvent when they accepted the money
from him as deposit in February, 1872. He plead
ed the case for himself, and took up two hours in
detailing plaintively to the jury the history OF
his life as well as his account Of the circum-
stances on which he based his suit He said he
was an officer in the Swedish army until 1861,
when he came to this country and entered the
Union army. He served until the close of the
war, when, being In poor health, he revisited
sweden, from where he came again with his
family. After he had testified fully, the defense
presented the discharge from bankruptcy
granted to the defendants, and on it Judge Dom
Ohue directed verdict for them, holding. also,
there was no proof Of fraud. 1t was stated for
the defense in the course Of the trial that the
claims against jay Cooke & Co. are now at a
premium of 10 per cent.-$11O for S1OO-and that
Strohmer has already been paid per cent. OF
his original claim and been offered the 1O5 per
cent. now dye him. He began his suit when
there were prospects of very slim dividends
from the assets OF the bankrupt firm, and re-
fused to compromise and discontinue it unless
he was paid the full amount OF his claim with
interest to date.-[N. Y Herald, 4th.
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Is LoTTA MARRIED?-A San Francisco Man
Who P,ete1ldS to be Her Husbdld.-A telegram
ia, the actress, is married or not is questioned.
Erhard Zapf, a 'longshoreman, through law
yer, has made demand on Lotta's lawyer for
nv her In the DAYS ~ their early marriage. Tof.
ta's lawyer responded by calling the man a
blackmailer, but he added in postscript that
his immediate demands could be met by his call
ing on her brother. Zapf is about IS years old,
native OF Cincinnati, and he says he was mar
ried to Lolita in this city in July, 1872 and that
three children, Erhard, Lolita and John, are the
result Of the union. He says he wants money
to support the children, and that he has receiv-
ed some assistance from Lolita heretofore He
gives incidents in the life Of Lolita and her fam
those intimately ACQUAINTED with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05
CURE BY ABSORPTION!
"SAPANULE,"
THE WONDERFUL GLYCERINE LOTION,
MEYER FAILS TO CURE.

The well known medicinal properties of Glycer-
inc. Of which "sAPANULE'' is largely COM
posed. is an assurance to the public of the wonder
full curative powers Of this celebrated Lotion for all
Nervous. Infiammatory and Skin Diseases. Rheu-
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Sprains, Burns. or Scalds. Chilblains, Bunions.
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Used in sponge or foot baths removes all pain or
soreness of body, limbs and feet. Sold by al drug
gists. Price so cents and 81 per bottle. Satisfac
ton guaranteed or money refunded. Send for IL
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Proprietors, office 237 Broadway, N. Y noy29- eoly
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How SHE ESCAPED ARREsr.-A neatly dressed

How SHE ESCAPED ARREST.-A neatly dressed
Of an attorney near the City Hall yesterday,
and stated that she desired legal advice. She
related that on the previous evening she was
taurant where they had oysters and then they
took room. Afterwards person came to her
saying that the gentleman accused her of TAX
ing his money-some $40, and she said she had
not taken cent. What she wanted was to
know what to do, for he threatened to have her
arrested. The attorney hearing the name OF
the man who lost the money, and remembering
that he was the party defendant in suit for
divorce, on the ground Of infidelity to his mar
rage VOW, advised her as follows: go straight
home; say nothing to anyone, and If demand
is made on you by this party or anyone else,
just refer him to your lawyer, giving the name
of the attorney for the plaintiff in the divorce
suit,) and he won't prosecute you any further"
far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

DR.. ". E. Scott. President OF the College of
Physicians, Montreal writeS:-'.I have recon-
mended Cotden'S Liebig'S Liquid Extract or Beer
Ague and Loss Of appetite" Sold by all drug
giStS and grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

A FEMALE PICKPoCKET-Lieut. Kelly and Of
fiCer Harry Jones. yesterday saw colored girl
in the crowd at Odd Fellows Hall pilfering from
the pockets of ladies who, with their families
and friends, had met to view the remains of the
late Wm r. Mclean lying in state in that hall
On taking her to the station house three pocket
books and a number of silk handkerchief
were found in her pockets. owners were found
for two OF them. She gave the name of Jennie
Commodore, and said she lives in South Wash
iDgton. Some of the officers recognized her as
an old offender. and she was locked up on the
charge of second offence of larceny. She was
arragned in the Police Court this morning on
and, after some testimony, she was committed
for further hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

A FINE LOT OF parlor and chamber furniture.
spring underbeds and other articles of household
furniture will be sold at Dowling's auction-rooms
tomorrow. No postponement on account of the
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

Tailoring Department.
Second Floor.
Popular Prices.
Large Assortment.
One Price Only.
GEORGE c. HENNING,
1w 40 It'll street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

SOMETHING FOR THE CRIER TO CRY ABOUT
Yesterday while Mr.. James Donaldson, the crier
Of the Criminal Court, was engaged at the court,
in Plants building, corner of New York avenue
and 18th street, and bursting the door open
cleared 1t OF clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

THE CANTArA of the New England Quilting
Bee, given last night at Curtis Hall, for the
benefit OF Grace chapel, was decided success.
I he principal characters sustained by Miss Fam
ME Herr, MeSsrS W. Riley Decide, F. W. Moi
fatt, Lee Cox and Miss Barbarue deserve eS-
pecial mention.
TELEGRAPH POLES Down. Two telegraph
poles have fallen down on Fayette street, near
list street.
GRAIN. - Arrivals - Boat Ruby, with 5000
bushels OF wheat and 500 bushels corn. Boat
Hattie and Bonnie, with 5000 bushels wheat.
MERCHANTS ExCHANGE.-Offerings on change
to-day-6.6OO bushels Of wheat. with sales of
5000 bushels at 1.52h. SI00 bushels sold yester-
day at prices ranging from Las to 1.55.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

AND BEHOLD, the multitudeS with one a.
cord, praise and use Or. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

PARNELL TO VISIT NEW YoRK.-A telegram
from London, Dec. 4, says: Messrs. Parnelf and
Finigan expect to start for New York on the
18th inst. Mr. Parnell will attend the trial of
is expected will terminate by the 18th of De-
noI alaoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

OFFICERS ELEcTED.-Mount Horeb Royal Arch
Chapter No. !. F. A. A. NJ, last evening,
elected the following officers: NJ. E. High Priest,
John F. Guy; NJ. E. King, William Harley; E.
scribe, Harold Illman: secretary, A. S. Tabor
and treasurer T. J. Luttrell.
Columbia Encampment, No. !, X. OF A., elected
the following officers last night: G. E. Corson,
commander; John Wilson. vice commander;
James F. Allen, treasurer; E. A. Kreidler, scribe
E. II. Chamberlin, chaplain; S. s. Bond, medical
Decker and John H. Jackson regents; William
b. Mckelden, guard or the inner gate, and
Robert A. Balloch, guard Of the outer gate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

THREE BOYS Run OVER BY AHAcK.-Yesterday
afternoon hack on the Glenwood road ran over
three boys-Major Lewis, Thomas Carey and
VIM. Green. Carey was badly injured about the
head, and Lewis had his ankle broken. They
were taken 20 their homes by Officer Slater and
q citizen. Officers McGrath and Quinlan started
in pursuit OF the driver, and found that his
streets northwest; that the running over the
boys was an accident, and that the driver was
not In fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

THE SHOOTING OF OFFICER LAYToN.-Charles
Turner, O cOlOred man, arrested yesterday by
of1icer Dreamer, of the fourth precinct, was ar
raigned in the Police Court this morning on the
charge of shooting Officer Layton, few nights
since. in the leg A man named Stewart testi-
flied to seeing the shot fired by Turner, who
claimed that he was not present, but the court
committed him for the action OF the grand jury.
On the charge OF assault on George Stewart, he
was sent to fail for thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

CHARGE OF ASSAULT, WITH INTENT TO KILL
This afternoon. in the Police Court, the case of
John Nash, charged with an assault and battery
with intent to kill John McCurdy on the Goth OF
November was taken up, and after hearing the
complaining witness the case was sent to the
grand Jury,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

PROPOSED NEW RUILDING AT THE SCHUETZEN
PARK.-The building committee OF the Washing
ton Schuetzen Verien met last night at Cosmo-
pOlitan hall, to open bids for the construction of
park. The following were the bids: John L.
Schaffert, SO, 60O G. W. Dove, Sl3 40; A. j. Mar
tin, 81, 435; W. H. Dyer, sl4 ,935; Keefer & Co.,
S13,954 Charles Fl. Held, sl4, 600; and Peter NC
CARNEY, $14, IS7. These bids all exceeded the
appropriation, and it was decided to call meet
ing this evening In order to lay the matter be
fore the members OF the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

AN INFANT RUN OVER BY STREET CAR.-Yes-
terday about noon car No. 9, Of the Anacostia
railroad Geo. Wtlding, driver, ran over child
less than two years old, named Riley, playing
in front Of the parents house, No. 1924 NJ street
southwest, breaking its right leg in two places.
The driver fortunately was able to check the
car before the rear wheels passed over the child.
aid, assisted by DR.. Little, who was brought over
by Mr.. H. A. Griswold, the superintendent.
Wilding was taken into custody on his arrival
at UniOntown, and was in the Police Court this
morning, and after the district attorney had
examined the witnesses the case was dismissed.
as there was no evidence on which he could
make case, and there was at least contribu-
tary negligence on the part OF the parents in
allowing Child so young to be on the street
without care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

STEALING FROM DRUMMER.-YeSterday, De-
tectiveS Coomes and Acton arrested Nicholas
Tibbs md his wife Elizabeth, on the charge OF
the larceny of $40 handkerchiefS and 40 neck
ties from Thomas thompson, travelling sales
of Baltimore, on the 9th of November last. 1t
is alleged that Thompson on entering store on
18th street, above n, left the box in front. when
Tibbs carried it off. On searching the house
the officers found some of the stolen property
secreted under bed. Tibbs was committed for
the action of the grand jury by Judge Smell to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

A BLIND MANS ASSAULT ON A LEGLEsS MAN.
In the Police Court this morning, John Murphy,
a partially blind man, who, with another man,
Bernard Brady, with no legs was brought into
the second precinct station last night for drunk
eness, was arratgned for assaulting his compan-
ion in the cell. He plead guilty of getting into
fled to finding Murphy beating the other man.
He was sentenced to pay fine Of $40 or Is days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

COUNTRY SAUSAGE, SCRAPPLE. &c.. can be
u had on and after Saturday morning, 25th inst,
ct 4O6 Center Market, and No. 20 o street Market.
ocf28-2 mS j. HOFFMAN SMITH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

II y cost, 70 NJ: ke room for new goods at HOL-
MEAD Z CO. e, 1883 j street, opRozite the Ebbitt
House. oct u &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

CHARGE OF Observation-Disclosures. Saur
and Weldon, show case manufacturers, on Sth
street, between c and d, have been missing
funds for some time, and yesterday Detectives
COomeS and Acton arrested August Saur, a clerk
in the establishment on the charge of en-
Committed for a hearing on Wednesday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05
CERKY,s. TEA,

SEHAF'S. TEA
Guaranteed to preserve and promote the beauty
and freshness Of youth to the npest age It puries
the blood and 10 q wonderful tonic It clears the
complexion and removes pfmples and eruptions:
increases the appetite, and is certain cure for dys.
pepaa. It Is recommended by the Medical Faculty
and Philadelphia. It has been known in the Orient
for sig centuries Il Is made like ordinary Tea;
costs cents say Annie Pixley uses it constantly;
Boxes ~ NAH SOC. and 81. Liberal discount to
trade ---~. ------- SERKY'S TEA:GO.,
5 nors eo.Ai SOD Arch st., EkjlG.
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isters and elders to confer with the authorities
of the Theological department Of Howard Uni
versity as to the practicability of using said
This committee consists Of Drs. w. Brown, r.
McIlwaine, H. NJ. White, Judge r. Ould, and
Col. j. T. L. Preston. Two members OF the COM
mittee-DrS. Brown and McIlwatne-are at pre-
sent in our city, guests OF DR.. Pitzer, pastor OF
the Central Presbyterian church. and also Pro-
lessor of Biblical Studies and Moral Science in
the University. Yesterday afternoon was spent
in visiting the Theological department, and In
conference with Drs. Patton, Butler Craighead,
and VIM: Ballantyne. Justice VIM. Strong
dined with them by appointment at DIR. Pttzer's.
All good men will rejoice in this effort at Chris
tan cooperation In behalf of educating colored
men for the ministry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

The Co-partnership heretofore existing between
JOHN MURPHY and A; CAMPBELL doing bust.
at corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sd street
southeast is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
John Murphy retiring and A. Campbell continuing
firm, &c. JOHN MURPHY,
December 2, 1879. dec3-3t'
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ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATER. McC.iioWoI

NATIONAL THEATEH. MCCULLOUGH.
THIS FRIDAY. DECEMBER s.
GRAND DOUBLE BILL FOR THE
BENEFIT OF
JOHN MCCULLOUGH.
On which occasion viii be presented J. Howard
Payne's Great Historical play,
BRUTUS; or, THE FALL OF TARQUIN:
Concluding with Shakespeare's Most Beautiful
Comedy,
KATHERINE AND pETRUCHIO.
TOMORROW, SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2.
Mr.. McCULLOCH as RICHELIEU,
At usual Matinee Prices.
SATURDAY NIGHT-Farewen Performance.
RICHARD Ill; OR. THE BATTLE OF BOS-
WORTH FIELD.
Monday, December s-MR. AND MRS. MCKEE
RANKIN in THE DAN1TES.
Box Sheet for sale of Seats now open. dec5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05
Tailoring Department,

One Package Makes One Qua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-05

THE LARGEST AND FINEST
Il. ASSORTMENT OF
LADIES' AND MISSES CLOAKS
In the city.
Handsomely Trimmed CLOAKS for So,
M. WILLIAMS,
9O7 Pennsylvania ace.
Cite Trepjse, Paris. oct2o
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-31
Greenville and Columbia r. r,

Col. Thos. Dodamead, says tho Charleston
Netos and Courier, who has served The Greenvilo
and Columbia Railroad in tho capacity of Su-
pcrintcndcht for several years past, has resigned
that position aud will DO succeeded on tho FIRST
of August by Col, II. II. Tomplc, of Richmond
Virginia. Col. Temple is mn efficient and cx-
poricnocd railroad man. lie vas major of artil-
acry iu the Confederate army under Gcn Hugcr
and nlter the war was superintendent Of the
York River Railroad, Of Virainia, and moro re-
Gently chief engineer of tho Richmond and
Alleghany Railroad.
Nal. +. X. Huger has been appointed Gene
ral Freight Agent Of tho road, and Col. James
7. Meredith, an old officer Of the South Carolina
Railroad, has been appointed Master of Trans
portation. All tho now appointccs will assume
tho duties of their ofIico on the first Of August.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-31
The Assessment

OF the real estate of tho county has been
completed and the Tow nship Boards have
made thoir returns to the Auditor. Tho
duty assigned 10 them was on unpleasant ono
and without remuneration, but it was q duty
which somc Of our citizens had 10 pcrform.
The members Of those Boards have doubtless
discharged their duties 70 Tho bost of their
ability, and very much charity should DO OK
Tended 10 any errors committed by them.
Tho work was difficult, rs no th,ee men could
bc expected TO know tho real ostato Of the
citizens of so largo an area ms township,
woll enough to value it to their own satisrac,
tion, much loss to tho satisfaction Of the
owners. They, therefore, to great extont,
had to'Hercnd on tho valuation fixed by The
owncrs in their rolurns, confning themselves
to cqualizlng as far as possible these valua-
tions. 10 do this required in some cases
tho raising of values and in others Tho lowor-
ing Of ,hcm, as each person in valung his
property proceeds on his own particular
theory. 10 copGne property now 10 tho
actual sale valoo, would cut dowA the cal
estate of the coun.y G..y per cont. or moro
on an average, as tho scarcity Of money and
failure OF crops hayo operated to prevcnt
sales at my reasonable price. Wo bcliovc
however, that our roul property has bccn on
the average valued too high in tho past and
that there should bo general reduction
atter cquulzins as fur as possible tho returns.
We do not know what action Tho various
boards havc taken in this respect, and rcgald
tho meeting Of the county board on the first
Monday in August ono of great Importance
All appeals from township boards must lie
heard and decided by Tho county board and
to it belongs also tho work of cqualizing
tho valuations between tho different town.
ships Wo hear Of some complaints from
one or moro townships and ihoro will be
doubtless several appeals. As tho action of
tho county board will be final IN these matters
of appeals, VIC hope to SEQ eyory township
represented by it's chairman. Tho county
board at its meeting will nlso DO required 10
olcct a chairman, who will bo cx onicio n
member of tho State Board Of Equalization.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-31
"A Narrow Escape.

The mail train on tho Air Line was run.
ming on time, near Atlanta, when rounding
a sharp ourvo, COW was seen on tho track.
The distance was too short to stop tho train.
MIR. Berry, the engineer, with a steady
hand, drove the engine over tho COW. This
throw tho whole train off tho track and the
engine down the bank. Strange to say, no
one was hurt, although there wcro many
passengers on the train. Great credit is
giyon to Mr.. Berry, onsinccr, and Mr..
MoCoo], conductor, for their admirable con.
duct on the OCCASION. Tho Air Line is ono
of tho best roads in the country, and it
has bccn long time since it has been our
duty to chronicle serious accident on it.
The road bod is fine, and tho road has tho
most careful engineers and tho very best
conductors.