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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

ATTKNPTED FRATRICIDB IN BALrIMoRB.-
ABOUT $3.50 O'Clock last evening q shooting az
tray occurred between two brothers, Max and
oscar Roelecke, at 500 West Baltimore street,
resulting In the serious wounding OF the cor.
mer. 1t appears that Oscar, who Is an artist
living at los Columbia avenue, went to his
0rother's residence on Baltimore street and sat
talking with him In a third-story room for
nearly an hour. Finally oscar asked Max to
go out and buy him some drawing paper, CIV
ing him SO cents for the purpose. The latter
returned with the paper, when a quarrel arose
IN regard to its cost, Oscar claiming that MAX
hed bought the paper for less than the amount
given him and was retaining the change. What
followed Is not known, but according to the
statement Of Max he ordered his brother TO
leave the house, when the latter exclaimed
That he would kill him before doing so, at the
same time drawing a revolver and firing. The
ball entered Max head above the forehead ana
Is supposed to have lodged on the left side OF
his head, causing very serious wound. I'm
mediately upon seeing hfs brother tall Oscar
ran down stairs and made his escape. A ply
Sician was summoned but is unable to deter
mine what the result of the injury will be- The
police were notified and are looking for the
would. be fratricide, WHO Will probably be ar
rested today baltimore Gazette, Sd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03
AFTER A ROMANTIC MARR1AaE.-A t

AFTER ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.-A telegram
from Hartford. April 1, says:-Fredeiick shep-
bard, still remain In this city. The Montreal
dispatch announcing their journey westward
was incorrect. There is no disposition to make
any negotiations, though Shepard and his wife
would be very glad to do so. It's decided that
Gov. Hubbard will have nothing to do with
Shepard, though probably II his daughter would
'eave him, Gov. Hubbard would receive her back.
attitude OF the Hubbard family, and fears that
bis life would be in danger should he show him
self in public. Its probable that Gov. Hubbard
bas used very strong expressions concerning
him, even to threats Of infiicting personal vi0-
lencs. Most people in Hartford accept the Mon
treal dispatch as correctly reporting the flight
OF the cOuple-aS 1t was the first and only pub
lished allusiOn to the affair in any Hartford pa
per-aId it is not generally known that the
coachman and his bride are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

THE PROPOSED WORLDS FAIR.-A strong op-
position Is developing In New York TO the pro-
poSal that the worlds fair should be held 10
Central Park. The assurance OF the executive
committee that 1t would In no wise interfere
with the park as pleasure ground Is received
tstons ons scHsra, pI0c MIN sktng thai
the common council withhold its consent from
the application. A delegation OF properly mold
the commissioners of public parks to remon-
strate against the propos1tlon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

Two HKRDsNEN QUARRELLED on q Nebraska
prairie, and each threatened 20 klll the other.
Neither was armed, but there was a gun In
their hut, mile away. Both started Tor tho
weapon, and IL was q race for life, for the man
They had several fights on the way, and were
bruised and exhausted when they neared th0
goal; but they ran with desperation, and kept
ripred ana fell, giving the other the lead. The
victor dashed into the building, pulled the gun
down from It's hooks, and mercilessly murdered
his fallen fee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

The KENTUCKY TRAGRDY.-Mrs Elliott, Wild
ow Of Judge Elliott, who was murdered BY
Buford, IN Frankfort, KY, last week, has been
husbands assassination, and her condition is
considered critical. She has been delicate for
years, and now that she Is left without husband
children or near relatives she has no desire to
live. Judge Elliott left only few thousand
dollars worth OF property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

SUIT AGAINST STRIKERS. "A special from
Ptttsburg says, regarding the recent strike in
the coal regions OF Western Pennsylvania:
miners to recover $1,000 damages resulting
from strikes. 1t Is alleged the defendants con-
spired together to prevent men from working,
thus causing the loss named. The defendants
were arrested on q capais and committed In
default OF $2,000 each. It is thought this case
Will settle definitely the right OF strikers 10
influence their fellOW-wOrkmen."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

WASHINGTON, ~ u, April s. iStS.
To the Editor ef The Star:-Permit me to call
your attention to an article said to emanate
from the "BOston Heraid,' criticising General
Buffers sO-called sneers regarding the lady
clerks OF the Department OF the Treasury. After
giving long list OF the lights Of the world and
demi-gOds OF fame whom the Treasury clerks
have honored by an alliance, Miss Grundy
adds" That 1t Is true that such persons us
Agnes jerks and the Oliver easily obtain these
places, while women OF high principle can find
no vacancy" Comparisons are OdiOus, and, In
this case, quite unWarrantable Miss Grundy
will pardon me If deem she demonstrates a
vast want OF principle by presuming to use my
name IN any such connection. In ali wOmanIy
purity am the peer OF the first In the land
NO man can with truth impugn my honor. /
am somewhat surprised that Miss Grundy,
person OF presumed Intelligence, would con-
found political event with such an affair as
the Cameron-Oliver case, in which no one of
common sense could draw the least comparison;
but doubtless Miss Grundy has soul far more
capable OF approaching the Oliver case In all its
details than matter Of political interest only.
trusting, MIR. Editor, you will do me the Justice
10 insert this note in your valuable columns,
am, very truly yours, A. D. JESKS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

A VERY ECCENTRIC ASSASSIN is Passanante, the
Italian pastry cook. In his cell he wr1theS,
covered with ink. on being aSkedwhyhe he had thus
blackened himself, PaSSanante replied that he
was going to ole, and that for him there was
nothing but mourning. He asked to have blinds
to bis window. lie likes TO read the Bible; and
ur0n being askedif he was Naudois he replied:
mo am an Evangelist; that Is TO say, am q
disciple OF the Gospel. | do not like discussing
the Interpretation OF the Scriptures; read them
and understand them.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

~ Prof. Samuel Philip Sadtier has been cleo
ted to the chair of chemistry In the Philadel-
phia College OF Pharmacy, made vacant by the
recent death OF Prof. Bridges.
tU-Jones' Hotel situated on the beach at
LeweS' Delaware, and known as "The Pavilion y
with large stock OF groceries, liquors and fur
niture, was entirely consumed by ire yesterday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

THE FOLLOWING GENERAL COURT MARTIAL
vii. meet at Davids Island, New York harbor,
April 4th next, for the trial Of such prisoners as
may be brought before 1T. Captain J. T. Has
infantry; 1su Lieut.. Ira Quimby, 1lth infantry,
lst Lieut.. r. A. Whitney, sth infantry; 1st e It.
VIM. Conway, 22d infantry. and 1st Lieut. ). B.
Guthrie 18th Infantry, jud &c advocate OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

Miss BLANCHE BowLEs, about twelve
years OF age, daughter or j. 81. Bowlee, OF La.
bon, n. h, while playing with her little cousin
drove needle through the breastbone, about
three.fouths OF an inch. IL broke on cloae 70
the bone, but penetrated the lung 50 she COM
feel IL AT every breath. Ether was adminstero6.
but nearly an hour elapsed before the surEooi
succeeded Ia extracting It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

"A. S. Cofman, q farmer, located ten miles
by Q relentless, but unknown, enemy. HIS dog
was pOisoned. an attempt to break into his
house followed, and hts straw stack and barn
were destroyed. The last outrage occurred on
the Ralt striking his wife, fractpr1pg her skull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

eBGov. McCreery, of Kentucky, has ordered
an election to be held May IL. to elect success
or to Judge Elliott. A special term of court has
been called for April 2S, at Frankfort, to try
Buford for the murder Of the Judge.
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NEW YORK NOTES.
Civil service Examsnatfou.

CIVIL Service EXamiMatfOM.
NEW YORK. April S.-The first civil service
examination under the new rules commenced
at the custom house this morning Twenty
five applicants selected to compete for two
twelve hundred dollar clerkshfpS were put un-
der examination.
A fire occurred this morning in four-story
brick building, No. 4S6 Broadway, occupied for
the most part by A. Seligman, manufacturer OF
corsets. He estimates his loss at $4,000, fully
covered by insurance. The second floor was
partly occupied by Stewart Hartshorne, whose
loss Is about $1,000, fully insured. The first
floor on Broadway front was occupied by Allen
a Adams loss s., 600; insured The rear par5 OF
the second floor was occupied by j. F. Putnam.
ornaments and hatters' trimmings; da naged
by water 81 eco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

A NRw CRY IN FLoRIDA-Senator Rollins,
island, containing 5000 acres OF land, n06E
Jacksonville, and IL Is supposed Q manufACsur.
Ing city win be established on the cooperative
plan.-( Florida Apeciat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

eHNathan p. Pratt, the default1ng tronrurer
OF the Reading Mass savinge Bank, waivoda
committed for trial. HIS defalCotioo is about
80. 0OQ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03
Death of a Penn>ylyanian Poll.
licl3ns

PlTTsTON, Pa, April 3.-Dr. C. r. Gorman
Gled mere this morning. He was a well knowu
poltl1clan, and had served two terms in Jh..
legislature. He was one Of the Oldest Masoas
In the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

IHE AUTHORSHIP OF THE SUPREME CorRr OF
THk DisTRiCT.-The resignation OF judge Thos.
Hcoo, WHO for some Year, has been the auditor
OF the court, has been I'm the hands OF the court
IoT some days, but 10 action has as vet been
TAKEN There is but little doubt that it Will be
accepted. and that In a few DAYS an appoint-
nent VIII be mace OF successor The General
impression Is that Capt. j. J. Camp one of the
within the past few days some membeTs OF the
bar have been discussing the propriety OF Ak
ing the court 10 substitute for this Office several
masters In chancery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

THE QUICKEST OVERLAND TaIP-A time
scneduie OF the special train ordered by tue
national democratic committee to bring Hon.
John Whiteaker, Congressrnan-elect, from San
Francisco to Washington In time to take part in
whole distance was made in four days fourteen
hours and thirty minutes actual running time.
Tie speed OF the train averaged thirty y-one
miles per hour between San Francisco and
Ogden, and f1fty-oEe miles per hour between
Cheyenne and Sidney The whole time is the
quickest ever made between the Pacific and
Atlantic states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

JUDGE LYNCH IN QUEST OF A VILLAIN-Last
saturday evening, as Carrie Hanninger, child
OF e1ght years, was passing up Third street,
W1lliamsport, Pa, on an errand she was sud.
denly seized by maR, and pulled into an
alley, where he told her he would kill her If she
number OF alleys to the river bank, where he
cruelty maitreated her. She attempted to give
an alarm, but he ran two fingers down her
threat, and said he would murder her ana
throw her into the river If she did not keep
quiet; She became unconscious and remem-
DeIed nothing which happened until she awoke
was Immediately obtained, and the physicians
pronounce her condition very critical, with the
chances against her getting well. A man
morning, but saloon keeper offered evidence
when proved an alibi. Information, however.
mas been received at police headquarters which
proves ne was seen in the netghbOrhOod about
tne time the outrage was said to have occurred.
1hleats OF lynchtng him are freely INDUCED In.
be fearIeSted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

HE RHODE ISLAND STATE ELECTION occurre1 ]
yesterday. There were four parties In the field,
out the result being foregone conclusion, little
interest @ was manifested, and the vote was
ight. The whole republican state ticket was
e!ecteo Dy larger majority than last year, viz.
governor. Charles Van Zandt, OF Newport
Lieutenant Governor, Albert G. Howard, OF
fIoVloenCe; secretary of State. Joshua NJ. Adde-
Sayles, OF Providence; General Treasurer, sam
uel Clark, Of Lincoln. The General Assembly
Will show the usual republican majority In both
houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

The PENNSYLVANIA Riots LCSsES-Ip the
pennsylvania house OF representatives, yes;er-
day, the friends OF the riot losses bill! offered an
amendment reducing the amount from 81 co., :
coo to s., ,000,000 and authorizing a commission
composed OF Charles K. Bu:kaIeW, Galusha A.
Grow, the attorney general OF the state and
Two dislntereSted persons, to be chosen bg the
governor to adjust and pay the losses II is
thought vote WITH be reached Tomorrow on
the amendments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

ARMY OFFICERS RETIRED.-The following Of
rcers of the army, having been found by retir-
ing boar ds incapacitated from active service on
account OF disability, are retired: Colonel John
gregg, Sth cavalry; Capt. VIM. OConneil,
4th cavalry, and Capt David A. Irwin, 4th
cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

CUBAN AFFAIRS.-Havana advices state that
tie recent ministerial crisis in Spain was due
partly to the desire to give admittance to the
cOrtes or the members-elect from Cuba and
Porto Rico. and in general to bring into effect
the new electoral law. The Cuban estimates
Will claim the immediate attention of the new
ministry. A semi-weekly paper, called the
Citizen, has been started by colored men. The
gold market has downward tendency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

PROVIDENCE, X. l., April 3.-BlOck Island
gives Van Zandt l09, Segar las. The total vote
OF the state is: Republican. 9.11s: democrats.
5,5l5; greenback and scattering, 377.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

fHE CoLoRED IMMIGRATION TO KANsAs-Ap.
pear Jor Aida telegram from st. Louis AprfI
2 says;-A number OF prominent coiored citi-
ZehS WHO nave been active In relieving the
wants or the colored refugees from the south
VINO nave reached here en- route to Kansas have
issued an appeal 10 all charitable people
throughout the country for aid. The appeal
fecltes that the immigrants, according TO heir
own accounts, were forced to leave their homes
by the inhuman treatment OF the white lea
and that they have stared for Kansas because
they have heard that they would be free there:
that they are mostly possessed OF slender
means, large proportion destitute and al.
though the coiored people OF st. Louis have SO
Tar red ana sheltered all who have arrived the
Immigrants continue 10 pour In and they stand
greatly IN Deed or money and clothing TO aid
them In their work. Contributions may be
sent TO any OF the following named persons:
Moses Dickson, No. 12ll Morgan street; John
Turner. No. 1919 Morgan street. S. p Anderson
Eighth Street Baptist church; VIM. R. Lawton.
No. 10l5 Christie avenue, and J. Milton Turner
eX-Cn1ted States minister TO Liberia, 25is North
Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

SENTENCED morning, Adolphus Bur-
CESS, indicted for petit larceny, second offence,
In the Criminal Court, Judge Hapner. MEAD
guilty and was sentenced TO two wears IN fbe
Albany peBitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

"A SENSATION IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY,
MD.-A correspondent OF the Baltimore Gazette
writing from Upper Marlborough. Aprfl g. says:
paluful feeling has been created In this county
since the death OF the late Henry Brooke, by
the appearance OF woman who claims 10 be
his widow. Mt. Brooke was always supposed
10 De single man here and before hts death he
bequeathed hts property to his brother ana
sister. The claimant has employed a lawyer to
press her suit to share Ia the estate She tells
q plain story and states that she can prove thar
she was married to MI. Brooke by a CathOlic
priest 10 washington, ID. c. The claimant also
states that her marriage certificate IS in her
possession. The matter perplexes some people,
as the character OF Mr.. Brooke was so frank.
honest and open that IL is difficult to believe
that he would have contracted a secret mar
rage. The story OF the claimant VIII be sifted
thoroughly and il ii be true full justice viii be
cone her by MI. Brooke's family ana friends.
sometime before Mr.. Brookes death a rumor
relative to his having contracted a clandes inc
marriage reached this neighborhood but it was
pronounced false by one who was supposed to
be 10 q position TO know Mr. Brookes private
analrs. This Quie:ed the matter then, bur the
excitement has been renewed and the an air II
q decided social sensation -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

Serious. Perhaps Fatal. shooting

PATRICK A. coNNsLL THE VICTIM.
About ten O'Clock this morning serious acci-
dent took plack I'm the hardware store OF Mr..
Joseph L. savage, on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 10th ard nth streets by which Mr Pat
rick A. Connell was severely, n not fatally, In
Juied by tie discharge OF pistol I'm the hands
Of Mr.. w. q. Miller a drummer ia the house OF
Messrs. W. III. Coic & Co. Baltimore. IL seems
mat MT Miller, who Is a particular friend OF MT.
Sohnells being i'm this city TO day, called in TO
see hlIn, and While standing at the counter I'm
conversation with him. Mr.. Z. took a revolver
from the case and han nded IL 10 HIS friend 20 look
a., noI knoMing u was loaded. Mr.. Miller while
noohins az ~, pulled at the trigger, not knowing
tbat IL Was n self cocker and M WAS discharpef
Ihe oall "a large size onel taking eject I'm Mr.
sud a lcis snnqlder Joint. passing through
ana IaklIg fearful wound Mr. G. bled yerv
ffeely ana DR.. Morgan was called In hut dd
not make particular examination "a q DO
sired TO be taken TO his house and his family
physician called. lie was at once removed 70
his house, 603 9Th street southwest. IL IS feared
that the bone is shattered. Mr.. Is ABOUT az
years old, and has wife and children. The
pistol had been loaded by Mr s. and laid fin the
store desk, and Mr.. e. finding &c there had a
short time before the accident took it and re.
moved IL 10 tie show case, not knowing it was
loaded; br: Dr. MURPHY; at the & columbia % hospital,
on 9th street. and expresses the opinion that he
is very severely wounded.
TIE CASE OF RICHARD III. MARSH, CHARGED
with perjury, was before the Police Court. Judge
SEell, 10 DAY. Mr.. Marsh was guardian for the
orphan children OF the late VIM. III. Tanning,
ano py an order OF the Probate Court was d.
Iected, In settlement to pay into the hands or
Ihe register OF said court the funds In his hands
De!ongfng TO the minor children OF said Fam
ming, amounting TO $3,8l2 25: subsequently, he
made oath that be could not paw the sum as he
was not In possession OF the money belonging
10 his wards. but that he had the sum OF s409 SS
only, ana tnaI LIE was financially unable TO pay
even that sum This affidavft was sworn 10
before justice OF the peace aud filed December
lsLn, ISIS, In the Supreme Court I'm a judicial
proecs,eeoing In the matter OF Richard III. Marsh,
petition for habeas corpus, whereas I'm truth
MA Maisn oid at that time have the fun amount
oue nhe helrs, and was possessed OF a large
stocks, bonds and other Securities. thus com.
ihittlhg perjury" The case came up this morn.
Ing by way OF continuance. and Mr. w. A. Cook.
his counsel, waived an examination, and the
case was sent TO the grand Iury bonds heino
Iked al II goo. Marsh was committed in de.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

lWo VICTIMS OF TIE SANE PIsTeL-A little
hs2,o is, employ cd by DR.. Charters, in savannah.
nno. ~ iliLlseu IN The hand with pistol he had
Ia lis pocket. The doctor took il away and
tthltW IL IN his buggy and proceeded to the
hhostitai: h M Entering tie buggy the doctor found
roy, and in doing so it was discharged and Il
}cubg iaoy on the sidewalk fell. fastening to
, ,nt. ne doctor found she had been shot in the
mia M !tg, Inc best attention was given her.
" nie the doctor was in the hospital the negro
hao taken and loaded the pistol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

SINT 10 JAiL.-At Philadelphia, yesterday.
Aathan lllles, ex-president and still a membe
VI me City Gas Trust. was committed to jail,
having failed to obey an order or the orphan
coufl 10 refund Sl2, 900 which, as an executor OF
al estate, he had fraudulently appropriated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

LoCKHAVEN, April "a heavy snow storm set
In here at seven o'clock this morning and con-
ChQeS Stll. AT 9:2O q. m. four inches had fallen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

THE FEMALE PEDESTRIAN CONTEST closed at
Gil!nore's Garden, New York, at II o'clock last
night with Won Berg winner, She having cov-
cred 3I2 miles, Kilburn 351. Wallace 1886, Won
klamasch 299 and Tobias 292. Won Berg got the
belt and 81 900, KEbuTn $500, Wallace $3.50 A
subscription Of $50 was made I'D for Won Kla-
masch, who finished $50 miles,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

NoELAw IN WEST YIRG1NIA.-The town OF
fa1n.lDgton, Marion county, w. Va, has been
lhiesIed TOT some time past by class OF people
WHO pave lived IN open violation Of law, selling
leiy Late Monday night band OF 80 men,
suploSeo 10 belong to vigilance committee.
,ecsttly m organized under the name OF cred
n,t, 1mrH; ssi.ed MIS- MacGulre'S place and threw
me mouse OF Mrs. 1oothman, breaking the
uoof, Where man named David Snodgrass was
iouLu ia company With the woman. He was
Even Even ~ iasheo on The back With hickory rod.
ihey also gave snodgrass, Mrs. TooI6man.
Jane 3 Brulnage Jos. Morgan and girl named
belie louDg, coat Of tar and feathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

IHE CELSBEATED TRoTTER, Goldsmith Maid,
ioa-ed I-ed horse colt, a fine bay, at Fashion Stu
Is George Washington. Mr.. Smith, the owner
Ietuse0 an offer CT s2O,0 ,0OO for the colt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-03

t3 TIE Pope's brother, Thomas Pecci, will be
created Cardinal at the Easter consist0ry,
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MARYLAND NEws.-SnIes of Real Estate.-Hop.
Oden Bowie has purchased the farm OF Wm d.
Bowie, Jr., near CoIington, Prince Georges
County, containing $40 acres Of land, for 81, $50.
Joseph X. Roberts Las purchased the farm OF
the late Charles S. Middleton, same county,
containing $50 acres, for 81, sos.
fre-Ibe Marlborough Gazette OF the I'd inst
district. was burned yesterday. He had lately
purchased the property from Rev j. r. Wheeler,
0i washington city, and was repairing the
about 600. The fire originated frcm defec-
i've chimney. We learn that it was insured for
:l.5oo. His loss Is estimated at from 81, 500 to
sale by L. ii. Magruder about 1866. from Leon.
ara ara iiiiieary, and afterward sold by him to Rev.
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HoScRABLT ACQCITTED.-At New orleans yes
leiday Tie government abandoned the cas- !,
az @asSihst tex-CommisS0ner Geo. l.. Smith, Indie
teu lor carrying on the cuStom-hOuse rolls
naiEes cf persons not actually performing any
service, AID hc was hOnOrably acquitted.