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THEY SAY They WERE ISSoCEST.-The Potts
Vile pa Miners Journal publishes statements
made by Sharpe and Mcdonnell hung there
last week for he murder OF George X. smith.
aid 10 be published after their death. Both as
selt their entire Innocence Of The crime for
Mhich they MeTe hang. OF any nther murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

INCREASED INSURANCE RATES.-In view of tho
heavy losses nf Roston insurance companies by
tie recent New York fires they have agreed 10
establish tdrift OF rates and appointed a COM
mIItec 10 consider the subject or an increase In
Tie rates
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The Arlington E,ec,men, C,>,

hkkANDRis. IA, San. " The L. y Clr-utt
Souit- 5uage Hughes presiding, met here to-
day. The Arlington ei,Actm.nt raSe was callci
dtS CeCtt uid not oren untl las a. m. Mr. =
r beach. ~ counsel for Gen. lee. submitted a
heloh tof Sel.Inoning a special lury. which
VAS granted, and Jury ordered for fo-rno-rnw
at Il o'c.'ck, when trial wiz proceed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

PENSION fRArDs.-Captain George Prince, OF
Bath. Me-, has been arrested In that city
charged with obtaining a large amount OF
money from the Pension office at Washington
Oh fictitious names The fraud has been going
on for years. and detectives have been on the
case for year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

IUhDON. Jan. ia ReFIln dispatch 10 The
Idu Mali Gazette says il is stated that Prince
Bismarck has decided 10 withdraw the parlfa-
nehtarS discipline bill, leaving the matter 10
the ReichStag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

NHhp STATFS SESAToRSHGPs.-Thr demo-
cratic Caucus IN the Indiana legislature last
hight nominated ID. W. Voorhees, for United
States senator for the long term by unani-
nous vote. For the vacancy made bv Mr. Nor
IONS death, now filled by Mr. Voorhees, hy the
Governors appointment. but which must now
pe Illi,d oy the legislature. George W Julian
anu MI Noorhees were put in nomination
Julian received votes and Voorhees, 63 Spy-
enty-1ive votes will b. necessary To eiet The
IepubicanS have nominated Gen. Ben Harrison
ioT llie long term, and Hon. GOdloye \ Orrh for
the vacancy.
The republican caucus Of the New York leyis-
laturc last hight unanimously nominated Ro.-
Coe CohkllrE Tor the United states senate The
democratic caucus nominated IiCuT tinyeruor
DofScheiner Tor nlted states Senator
In The Louisiana democratic senatorial cAUcus
ne lolioWlhg iote Was taken last night without
a cholce: EuSilS -, henneT 20. JoneS p. Lewis
The rest scattering.
The democrats II the PennSy nania lecisla-
tuiS me- In caucus last evening and after Sey-
cIal ballots decided To cast their VOTES for Hon
ieSlertlyrcr Tor I niied States Senator.
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TO THE PEOPLE!
GREATEST MARX DOHN IN FINE
CLOTHING EVER kNOWS,
TREMENDOUS s

shall close out in the next thirty days ny entire
Rtoek tf Winter Clothing at
TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE-
AL TRE PRICE TIcKETs HAVE BEES MARKED
DOWN FOR THIS GREAT SALE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

SUICIDE or MAN AND WIFE.-A clerk IN a Den
yer grocery stole provisions 10 send to the
worn men In nliEe that he partly owned. He
had recently married, and bore an excellent
reputation, 50 the exposure or his Inc was
stunning blow. he begged the officer who
made the arrest 10 let him stay at home until
morning. The officer compiled, staying Oh
guard IN the house. In the night the prisoner
ard his wife c0mmltted suicide with latdanuln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

LONDON. san. 2l.-The master tanners OF Ber-
moEdsey. suburb OF London, have given no
uce Oh iive per cent. reduction OF the wa yes OF
their employees. The men declare that they
Viii resist -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

ARRIVAL OF NJ. CHATTEAu.-Among the pass
engers on the Amer1Que, which has arrived at
New York from Havre, was NJ. Chateau, the
French delegate to America in the interest OF
FrancO-Amerlcan commercial treaty.
DEATH FROM LocKJAw.-Mr. Henry Hall,
well-known farmer OF Queen Anne's county,
Md, was severely bitten by hog On the 1st
instant. He continued to grow worse until
Wednesday last, when he died from iockJaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

PENNSYLVANIA MURDERERS-GoV. Hartranft
has issued warrants for the execution, on the
18th OF March. OF Alex. Ii. Sayre. Of Philadel-
phia, and IeLekiah ShafeT, OF Franklin county
Pa wife murderprs. He has also Sirned tbs.
comniutation Of the death sentence OF BlaSiuS
1'StciiuS 10 imprisonment for life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

The Markets.

tlNCINNAIL Jan. sl.-Ninc prisoners save.
tier was out az the JAN AZ Clarksvinc. Tenn
sunday night.
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- i he Best Newspaper 10 Its Inches
III the United States..,

TIE pest aiesrs paper to its inches in the United
states Is the EVENING STAR, published in Wash
mgtOn city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-paY.-Internal rev.
'nue, s2o2, ,GIO5S; customs. s2s5, ~.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS 10 tile four per cent loan TO-
day amounted 20 s3.6s1Sjn
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ED STATES a PEH G

UNITED STATES 4 PER CENT.
u BONDS OF hand for 1nlne;iiate delivery.
District of Columbia, Twenty and Thirty year
Gold Skies, for sale.
365 Bonds OF D. G. guaranteed by the United
States, Coupon or Registered. bought aud sold.
Other Investment Securities bought on orders
sug2tr LEWIS JOHNSON S co. Bankers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

TIE I. :. :. MARIoS, which arrived at New
York Saturday afternoon, left yiIlefranc he,
France. ON the 18th OF November. ISIS. She
made few hours stop at ST. Tnoml, Her
long passage was due 10 adverse winds the
Gains and the tact that the passage wa m lie
almost entirely under sail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

GONE orr WITH s20,0o0-A Montreal Canada,
olSpatcn says that Alderman Wm. ClendeninC
an iron founder has departed from that city
with s2o,ot0. which he accumulated by obtaining
drafts from banks In New York and then selling
item 10 brokers IN Montreal Ills liabilities are
sSW,co. Real estate speculatlons and neavy
shrinkaeeS caused his ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

NUMBERED r0R lis MoNEY-John : Lacy. ~
New heEt county, Va. was murdered Friday
night. near 1UnStali's station. on the Richmoud
ana orr RIVER railroad. a boy was arrested
WHO confessed that the deed was done by two
neS1CeS. Who threatened him vita death n ht.
betrayed them. The negroes were arrested ana
confessed that they murdered Mr. Iacv for his
money. Tl.ey mashed the skull Of their victim
and nearly severed the head from the trunk
An unsuccessful attempt was made 10 lynch
thein. \ more successful effort Is anticinated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

CHAPLAIN JoHN e. VAN METER. L. s ", from
the navy yard. Washington. D. e.. 3Ist Instant.
and granted six months leave from February
Isl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

INDIAN COMMISSIONER HAYT has been sud
denly called TO his home, in Patterson, MY. by
the sickness of relative.
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THE ANT1-POLYGAMY LAM MIS- sara j.
Spencer, OF this city, Mrs. Wells. wife OF Daniel
Ii. Wells, OF salt Lake City. and Zina Young
Williams. daughter of the late Brigham Young.
had an Informal Interview with the Senate
judiciary committee yesterday. urging the re-
peal OF the anti-poiygamy law OF 1Sj2 The
members promised TO give the subject careful
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

GEN. A. :. RICE, Of Ohio, had sent to him
the House to-day an elegant boluet from a
number of Union soldiers in the late war for his
active efforts in having the arrearageS OF pen
sion bill paSSrl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS. - The senate
finance committee to-day made further progress
in their consideration OF the details OF the
House bill anendatOry Of the internal revenue
laws, but again failed to reach the clause, Which
provide for reductions iii the rate of taxation
on tobacco and cigars. The only portions
OF this yOluminouS bill that have yet been acted
upon by the committee are those which relate
wholly 10 the machinery of collection. etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-21

BIDS FOR ENvELoPEs-The Treasury depart
ment annulled its contract with the Morgan
Envelope Company, who had the contract for
supplying the department VITA envelopes for
the present fiscal year. That company failed
entered. Yesterday bids were opened for sun
plying 100000 envelopes during the balance OF
the fiscal year. There were number OF bidders
WooIw0rth * Graham Of New York and j \. .
Z. Jones & Co. Of Chicago, have been awarded
Ia
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JUSTICE HrST'S condition to-day is un-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

Attorney of Chicago was among the arrivals at the
Riggs House yesterday
HON. w. II. BARNuN, OF Connecticut arrived at
the Arlington yesterday.
GENERAL J. b. SToHEHousE, of Albany, Is regis
tered at the Bbbitt House.
DIR. r. q. RUSH, OF Chicago, was among the ar
rivals at Willard's yesterday.
JOIN c. SMITH. of the Pawnee agency Indian
Territory is at the ST. James.
Mr.. AND Mrs. ELI IL. MURRAY, OF Kentucky, nre
stopping at the Riggs House.
PROFESSOR RICHARD A. PROCTOR, Of London,
booked at the Ebbitt House yesterday.
Hon. H. GAYLORD, State Senator, of Massachu-
setis, is among the guests at the Riggs House.
COLONEL HARRY w. JoSEs John B Carlisle and
the Misses Carlisle, Of London England, are So
journing at the Ebbiu House.
GEORGE Balm and Frank ]. Bowman of St. Louis;
Thomas Lowry, Minnesota; l.. NJ. Hoffman, New
York; A. Il. Dewey, New York and s. Parrautt,
Montreal, are stopping at Willards.
Mr.. Q. L. b. CAScHELL the advance of Haverly's
Chicago Church Choir Company, left last night for
New York, where he is TO make Arrangements for
the company TO appear in that city shortly.
THE Right Rev. II. n. Pierce, ID. d. Ill. D.,
Bishop Of Arkansas and the Indian Territory, ar
rived in this city Saturday morning, and Is the
guest Of Major James d. Darden No. 1901 X street
northwest.
MRS JoHS J. PATTERSON and her daughter, Miss
May, will receive Fridays Mt their residence, No.
1881 Eleventh street northwest Misses Lille Dunn
and Sophia Breahme. celebrated Baltimore bellies,
will spend several weeks with them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
PERSONAL TAXATION.

The personal tax bill which is proposed
for the District of Columbia, and which we
presented to our readers a few days since,
is far-reaching and, in some respects, ex-
ceedingly unjust and oppressive, and is
calculated to put upon the business inter-
ests of the District burdens too severe to
he borne. The inducements TO private busi-
ness enterprise arc none too favorable under
the most auspicious circumstances. At the
very best there is not much encouragement
to capital or enterprise here. The field is
in no degree flattering when freed from the
heavy taxation proposed, and TO lay the
hand of the tax-gatherer upon every dollar
invested and every effort put forth in a
business way, is calculated to crush them
with discoungement, and drive capital
elsewhere, that il wisely encouraged would
come among us, and aid in building up the
general welfare of our city. Those who
are 80 ready TO lay the hand OF
oppressive taxation upon our struggl ing
business enterprise should hesitate before
they push their purposes to q degree that
will kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
They should tighten the burdens of enter
prise instead Of rendering them unbearable,
and aid in building up instead of crushing
out the business enterprise of the locality.
Any business which is not calculated under
its direct influences TO increase the expenses
of the Government for the support Of
which taxation becomes necessary should
not be taxed. There is class of business
which tends, perhaps, to make paupers and
| criminals, that are to be fed and punished
at public expense, and it is but just that
such enterprises should contribute to de-
fray the expenses they create, but beyond
that there does not seem to be any equita-
bic consideration and reason for taxing
business talent and effort here, any more
than in the cities of the North aud West.
Then, again, this hardship becomes all the
more grevious whenitis arbitrarily imposed
upon the people who have no voice in the
Government which imposes them.
1t is to be hoped that those who make
the laws for and impose taxes upon the
people Of the District of Columbia will ex-
ercise wise and just regard for the general
welfare of Its business interest and pros
perity. Under no consideration should
these be jeopardized under desire to secure
the largest possible yield in the way of ar
bitrary and indiscriminate taxation. 1t
now looks as if manufacturers tradesmen
and other vocations should begin to feel for
the strings of power so that they shall at no
very remote date be able to exercise the
right of selfgovernment and protection,
or at least have some voice in the methods
under which they contribute to the gov
ernment of their Affairs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
sELF.GoyERNAIEST.

The Baltimore AmGricaR assumes to speak
for the people of the District of Columbia,
about whose views it evidently has but a
limited, if any, knowledge, and to say:
| The affairs of the District have been moro
satisfactorily managed By the District Com
missioners than by the previous government,
and the District inhabitants seem to be satis-
fed with this arrangement. In fact, most of
them feel peculiarly free, and are thankful
every day in the year that they have no eau
cuses, primaries and elections to bother them.
Before the risks and responsibilities Of the
franchise are thrust on the people of the Dis
trict it had better be inquired whether thoy
want il.
1t is but charitable to attribute such q
bold misstatement of fact to ignorance rather
than impute it to any intentional perver-
sion of the truth. 1t is one or the other.
The affairs of the District have not been
"more satisfactorily managed by the Dis
strict Commissioners than by the previous
government" though that was not with
out its faults Thegovernment as admins
tered by the Commissioners during the past
year has been arbitrary, oppressive, and to
some extent lawless, and has excited wide
dissatisfaction bordering upon disgust. The
wishes and interests of the people who pay
the taxes have been disregarded and trifed
with TO degree that one of the Commission
erg, and the most tyrannical and offensive of
the three, has been literally forced to vacate
his position by an outraged popular senti-
ment that has found utterance through the
public press, on the street, In the hotel cor
ridors and even in the city buildings, and
which he had not the courage to confront,
for the reason that he knew he had not
the quar- rel just, and hence succumbed and
threw up thesponge.
This fact should satisfy the American
that it does not reflect the sentiment of the
people of this city and District to any con-
siderable extent when it represents them
as contented and happy under a form ol
government which, instead of recognizing
citizenship, reduces the Taxpayers to q
system of vassalage unknown in any other
city of its size in the United States, and
which is abasing, humiliating aud insulfer-
able. The people Of the District are tired
of this rule, and when proper opportunity
il afforded them they will indicate their
dissatisfaction in expressions that canuot be
mistaken. All that is asked for them is
that the question may be put to test, and
then our Baltimore cotemporary will be
taught that ii does not speak by the card
but has been betrayed into gross misrep.
resentation of the case.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
PERSONAL.

joins c. BURSET, U. s. ~, is at the st. James
THEODORE s. RANSOM, Of Boston, IL at Wizards.
A. -. JOHNSON, Of Utica, IN booked at Wormley's.
j. II. OVERALL, Of 81, Louis, is registered at VII.
lGrd's,
COLONEL JAMES o. BRoADHEAD, of 81. Louis, is at
Wiard's.
Hos. II. p. BALDwIS, OF Michigan, Is booked at
the Arlington
GENERAL II. G. WRIGHT, U. s, A., is quartered at
the Ebbtt House.
GENERAL JoHH J.. THOMPSON, OF Chicago is
booked az Wizard
Hon. @. ID. FARwELL, OF Chicago, Is among the
quests AZ the Arlington.
Hon. CHARLES II. REED, ex.Unlted States nlstrIGt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

are fleeing from their homes and the land
of their birth. How long will it be beiUre
the same influences will fnd development
to the prejudice of the whites themselves
and to the utter overthrow of any possi-
bility, however remote, for Southern re-
Opnprafion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

THE atlantic Monthly for January, 1880, has
made its appearance This number opens q
new volume and has sixteen pages more than
the usual numbers heretofore, is printed on
new aud larger type, and has rich table Of
contents.
Littelrs Living Age for December 13 is n most
excellent number Its table of contents is
unusually interesting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

sAry IN my Pile treatment or Female Weak neascs hut
must see al patients TO know their condIion) then
any person can use my remedies themselves Ca.
tarrh cured and deafness caused by caIhfrh Loss OF
mental power ylgor and general debility by either
sex restored For further Information, and dinicul-
Ties Of which treat, you must make application at
my Office, No, 4S9 Ninth etreet northwest Riley
HuILDia0, office ana residence. Consultation nee
Ia MI de3Iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
THE District suffrage movement is BOOM

BY the time Congress returns to its duties
after the holiday recess, the arrangements
for grand demonstration in behalf of a
restoration of suffrage in the District of
Columbia will be completed. That body will
then be called upon TO act definitely in the
premises and either crafty or reject our pc
tition for self-government OF course, the
Home Rulers from the South will be the
first to give US aid and encouragement in
the premises.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
DIR. CANDEE, or NEW YORK,
bpECIALISI.

/ treat HemorrhoIds or Piles. VIII
give $500 for any case Of Itching,
Bleeding, Blind or Projecting Piles
my remedies viii not help ana cure.
| use only external and internal
remedies no caustlcs, no acids al im.
mediate relief; no detention from
business. l treat ana cure all Female
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
ROBINSON'S EXPRESS.

Bagg0ge Called For and Delivered TO any part OF
the city; also taken TO from railroads and steam
boats for 2S cents per trunk Small packages 10 cents
each. No charge for delivering 10 rooms Send or
ders by mail messenger 10 await arrival OF trains
or boats, care OF either
1902 PENNA. AVE 7N FIFTEENTH ST,
6l7 PENHA- AVE ln6 FOURTEENTH ST.
OclkIy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

THE Greensboro IN. c. North State, one
of the leading Republican journals in the
South, discusses the question Of Southern
"Honor" at some length, taking as o text
the following very truthful assertion;
There was day when pledge, backed by
Southern honor, was really worth relying
upon but 1t seems that slavery, treason, mean
whisky or meaner political ethics, have so vi
tiated the honor of the men who undertake
the lead Of the State in our days, make it ut
teTly unreliable.
This is plain talk, very plain but none
too plain as applied to this question in con-
necti0n with current politics In private
affairs the pledges or agreements of the
average Southerner are possibly as sacred
now as they ever were; but in political mat
ters us the history of the past six or seven
years clearly shows, they are worse than
worthless And, we add, this deplorable
situation cannot fail sooner or later to de-
moraize the entire body polite in all aud
every respect The community, section or
State that gives itself over to dishonesty
and unjust prescription in the conduct OF
lis public affairs will eventually find the
rotten leaven of corruption aud the destruc-
tive tendencies Of usurping tyranny pc rme-
aiing every avenue Of its social aud COM
mercial life. 1t is TO escape from this fright
ful decentralization in politics and in busi-
ness that the colored laborers of the South
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

GOVERNOR POUNDS proposed constitu-
tional amendment, extending the Presiden-
tial term to six years, does not, as has been
orroneously stated, prohibit the reelection
of any incumbent of the Office of Chief
Magistrate except for consecutive terms.
The anti-Grant men in the Republican
party, if there are any entitled to recog-
milton as Republicans, will do well to ex-
anime this question closely before indors-
ing Governor POUNDS proposition. Per-
haps it is not exactly what they think
it is or what they want. However, it is
probably what the people want, and that
is enough.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We, the undersigned, citizens OF philadelphia, take
pleasure in certifying that DIR. f. AVON hO5CIZIS-
HER has been resident of our city for some years,
during which he has acquired distinguished rcputG-
tiOn practitioner in diseases OF the Eye, Ear and
Throat lie ltas also, during some time past, been
Professor und clinical Operator In of Medical
Institutions we recommend him TO the cordial sup
port OF the Press and the confidence of the commute
NJ MNIcMICIIAk.L, Mayor ofthe City.
EM pAtHiS tn; SpS%akef p% t5 ide ideqse p,p Rep Pa
CHAs McoL1NT0cK Morning Post
PC ELMAKER, Y s Marshal.
JW GRAYSON Mercury.
fioN W MCCLURE.
CE WARRINGTON, Evening Telegraph,
FROM uORATTo SEYMOUR.
UTICA, N Y, May 25. 1874
DIR. Won Moschzisker brings me letters OF introuc-
tiou from gentlemen OF character and standing They
of diseases of the Eye and Lar and those OF the Res
plratory Organs, and OF his aianments as ply
walton and personal experience think no cnn give
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
RESTORATION OF IIEA RING.
From the high Endorsements with which DR.. Won
MoschZisker came here was i,duced 10 place my
self under hls care for case OF Catarrhal deaine s
meDt proved a perfect success CONSIDER nun q
physician of great skill and judgment / think II but
need his medical services that have The utmost
confidence IN mis- professional abilities. Call on,him
~ ''' THos. soMERvILbE
National Brass Morka
wAsHINGTos, October is, 1873.
Senator D. W. voorhees.l
thank you very sincerely for the relief received
seriously impaired, the result OF an excessively Sc
verecold u. w. NOORHEtS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-13
wAsHINGToN, DECEMBER is, 1879.
aEPuBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the Republican National Committee
will be held at the Arlington Hotel in Washington,
d. c., on Wednesday, December H. next at II
O'Clock for the purpose OF taking suitable action
in regard TO the death Of the Hon. ZAcHARIAH
CHANDLER, late chairman Of the committees and
also to consider the question Of fixing the time and
place for holding the Republican National Conven-