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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

RECRUITS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ''CHAIN
GANG."-The Alexandria Gazette of yesterday
says: The two negroes from Washington ar
rested yesterday by Officers Coleman and Law
ler for being drunk and diSorderly at the ferry
wharf, one OF whom drew knife on the officer,
and when near the station house broke away,
but was finally recaptured and locked up, were
before Mayor Smith this morning. They gave
their names as George Jones and James Lewis.
Lewis, who was well-dressed, impudent Look
ing fellow, stated that he had just arrived from
New York, where he held position In the Gus
tom house, and that he drew the dirk knife be
cause he thought the officer had no right to
arrest him. The mayor, however. did not take
being drunk on the streets and SIS for carrying
an unlawful weapon and drawing 1t On an ON.
Ger. Jones was fined s. for being drunk.
Neither of the negroes had any money and
they were sent to jail They will make their
next appearance on the chain gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE Mt. ZION CHURCH CASE-This morning
In the Equity Court, Judge Cox. the case OF A.
4. Brown and others against the trustees OF the
Mt. Zion M. E. Church (colored) OF Georgetown
was taken up-Messrs Jesup Miller and Cor
don & Gordon for complainantS, and Mr.. Love
Joy for respondents. 1t will be remembered
that the church building was destroyed by fire
some few years since, and being insured In the
Potomac Fire Insurance Company the trustees
proposed to sell the lot and with the proceeds
and insurance money purchase site and erect
a new building elsewhere. Brown and over -
other members OF the church being opposed to
moving from the old location filed bill to en-
join the trustees, and a temporary order was
made. after argument the court sustained the
trustees by dismiSsing the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
The II. and O. Railroad War.

PHlLADELPHIA, Dec. l6.-COunStI fOr tne Bal
timore and Ohio railroad made application to
Judge Mckennan, In the L. S. circuit court az
Ptttsburg, this morning, for a rule on the Of
fcers OF The Pennsylvania railroad company In
charge OF that portion OF the junction railroad
between Market st. tunnel and 35th ST. to show
cause why they should not be considered In
contempt in reference to the order and decree
OF the court In October last In the matter OF
Lathrop q Taylor against the Junction railroad
company. The order was granted, and the
question will be referred TO an examiner. The
Baltimore and Ohio people claim that the Penn
Sylvania railroad folks block the tunnel with
freight cars. TO the exclusion OF the Baltimore
and Ohio trains, and In defiance OF the courts
prOlibitOrY order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
The story ibO::: COnkIing. NrS.
Sprague. Titcsen ana the Deme.
cratic cCOElu.lssee-DOUbt II Ca.

sensational story is published IN New
York paper to the effect that during the recent
political canvass detectives followed Senator
Conkling and obtained affidavits that he was
accompanied part OF the time by Mrs. Sprague;
that these afiidayits were In the hands OF the
national democratic committee: that Mr.. Tildan
got possession OF them by saying it was not
right to drag women into political fight; that
T1lden held the affidavits. and by means OF
them and with the aid of James Gordon Ben
nett forced Conkltng to join In the recent as.
sault upon John Kelly by which the latter was
ousted from Office. A reporter OF THs STAR
visited the several members of the natioaal
democratic committee who are members OF
Congress, and each Of them disciaimau all
know ledge OF the affidavits. They had never
heard OF such documents being In the hands of
the committee. The reporter called upon Col.
Albert Lamar, who represented Georgia upon
trusted with papers and With supervision OF
secretarys work. He had never seen or heard
OF the af1davits- 1r they were ever in posses.
sion OF the committee, he said, the knowledge
was confined to two or three members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
The Nicaraguan Canal project,

CUNFEKENCE BETWEEN WEN. ERANT AND THE
SICARAGUAN MINISTER.
The NIcaraguan minister, his secretary and
Admiral AmmeD called on Gen. Grant this
morning. There was lengthy and interesting
talk upon the subject OF the Nicaraguan canal.
Gen. Grant was found to be as much as ever In
favor Of the Nlcaraguan route as the best, and
OF an American company. 1t is understood that,
In regard TO the Panama company, the position
that he took was that IL would but temporarily
iD1ure the Nicaraguan project. AS soon. he
organized the temporary injury inflicted by the
Panama scheme Will disappear altogether. The
Nicaraguan minister and Admiral Ammen were
greatly pleased with the result OF their inter
View with Gen. Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
District Government Affairs.

Major Brock has issued an order to the police
lieutenantS, inStructlng them 60 report every
case where public property is used for private
purposes, as follows: ''FIrSt-All stands and
other establishments located on the sidewalks
or parking FOR the sale OF fruits, peanuts, etc.
SecOnd-All factories, or works. or sale stables
located On street intersections, squares. etc
Thire-Al parking spaces (oetweeA the build
Ing line and sidewalkl, occupied for storage OF
lumber, etc.
LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED
The District commissioners TO day approved
the following applications for liquor licenses:
Frank Lohmann, OBS 1th street southeast; Frank
Smith, corner Sd and & streets northeast, AMI
A. E. K1mbal, corner 10Th and streets. They
2O3O II street; Thomas 81. Moran, $40 o street;
Daniel Donovan, 1922 Vermont avenue; Chris
uan Hoffman, Pennsylvania avenue and Sth
street southeast; Louis Betz, 500 9th street, and
VIM. q. keifer, 1904 / street southwest.
A SANITARY SURVEY.
Health Officer Townshend started his force
yesterday on The work OF making sanitary
survey, by squares: OF the two cities. The In.
piled with books and blank forms necessary for
obtaining data relative to buildings, yards,
out t-bu1ldings, sewers, stables, &C., &c. Squares
VII! be surveyed in regular order, and it is ex-
pected to have the work complete on or before
April list, 1881. When finished It Will give the
number OF brick or frame houses, number
severed or not severed, number yards severed
yards paved or unpaved, water-closets prfvfes
pens, In each square, and will be OF great value
to the health department In tracing the origin
or spread Of certain diseases.
BIDS WERE OPENED TO-DAY
in the Office OF the District Commissioners for
laying OF a twelye-inch severe pipe from the
new museum building TO the main sewer on b
street north, ,636 l1neal feet, as follows: Ma
!oney q Cudmore. ss55 "a; Thomas Joyce,
S9sl.60; James Cannon, Sl,03o.6S; Henry Him
ber, sl,O96.l2 and Mohler & Reynolds, 81, ,227.
No awards was made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

ALICE WEsCoTT's HoUsE.-This morning, Mrs
B. a. Lockwood, acting for Alice WescotI, ap-
piled to the police and the District attorney for
a surrender OF the household effects in 1852 ID
street, recently occupied by Alice Wescott, alias
Rupp, alias Underhill, alias LaJure, charged
with passing counterfeit money, and pre-
sler. who was arrested for conspiracy with
Alice had given his wife an order for the coal
on the premises. Alice says she owns all the
property In the house and Bicksler Is indebted
to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
TRAGEDY IN ALBANY.
X ilIed HE Ni$fre.S md sIin,SaIg

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 16.-EarIy this mornin =
Chas. A. Burt, grandson OF the late Un Burt
murdered Sarah TraveT, his mistress and thel
killed himself III the presence OF his wife. Bur
with his mistress went 10 his residence in
North Albany, and his wife refused TO admit
them. He then burst open the door, and pro-
ceeding TO the kitchen made the woman kneel
and shot her and then killed himself. B1th
died Instantly. AS the woman begged him 10
spare her life she is thought not to have know
previously OF his intention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
Gen. Grant Invited to the Inauru.
ration.
he EXPECTS TO BE PRESENT.

he EXPECTS TO BE PRESENT.
This morning Mr.. j. W. Thompson General
j. A. j. Greswell, Col. 81. C. Corbin and Mr. A.
L. Barber, officers Of the executive committee
on inaugural ceremonies. called upon General
Grant. and invited him to be present and par-
ticipate In the festivities On the 4th Of March
next. General Grant stated that it Is his pres
ent intention to return to Washington in Feb
ruary. and remain until his departure for the
summer. but that his future movements are noe
fully determined upon, and will be modified by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

BIG NosKD GEORGE TO BIZ HANGBD.-The In.
famous road agent and murderer, Geo. Parrott.
alias "Big -nosed George" was sentenced by
next April. George Is the last but one of the
worst band OF road agents and robbers that
ever infested Wyoming. The last act OF the
gang was the attempt to turn a Union Pacific
passenger train into a chasm $50 feet deep at
Big Springs, In 1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

TEE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE, after recees
yesterday, appointed a committee of five to
urge upon Congress the passage of the bill
looking to new commercial treaty with China.
A long discussion was had on the subject of
d1scontlnu1ng the coinage OF silver dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
The French Cable d, X.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The French Atlantic
Cable Company announces that its cable hav-
ing been repaired is again In working order and
ready for business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16
TelegramS to The Star
AFFAIRS IN TEN,S.
One Wan Killed and Rue ty.

one Wan Killed and One ~ ou aded.
.tsTeN 10y sTeN. IkN, Dec l6,-Rlry romlin on Fri
cay last shot and killed one arr and wounded
another man twenty miles hence or the narrow
gauge TOAD The par les are al cSloref ana
were engaged I'm cutting wood
Mexican Extension Of the Missouri
Pacific HaiIroad. r
dispatch from Fort Worth SAYS: A A Tai
mage. manager OF the Missouri Pacific railway
telegraphs 10 day that Fort Worth will pe the
headquarters or the Information Al | N morovpment
Company Tor building a division or the Mexican
extension or the Missouri Pacific road. J. NJ
Eddy, general superintendent, aud General c.
W. Dodge chief engineer, both arrived today
4 Murderer identified.
dispatch from Dallas says: Wiley Stewart.
one OF the murderers OF Dr. Jones in rne indian
territory. at Caddo october 3. ISIS WAS ident-
fed on Thursday at the convict camp on the
Texas Pscidc road. He is serving tarm under
the na.nc OF Franklin Hale for horse stealing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE FORTIFICATION APPROPRIATION BILL was
passed by the House of Representatives yester-
day afternoon. An amendment increasing from
100000 to $500 900 the amount for the prOtec-
ton. preservation and repair of fortincatlons
was voted dQNn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE GALENA left the Portsmouth, Va, navy
yard Wednesday evening, to take In powder
preparatory to going to sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE BOARD OF MANAGERS for the Home for
disabled volunteer soldiers Of the late war, at
their session yesterday, accepted the resigna-
ton OF Major Fleming, OF the northwestern
branch, at Milwaukee, and appointed General
Daniel McCauiey. OF Cincinnati, to fl, the va
cancy. The board to-day completed the usual
quarterly business and adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE BILL to establish an educational fund
from the proceeds Of the sale OF public lands
was advocated in the Senate yesterday. after
our regular report closed up to .adj journment
by Senator's Burnside and Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

TIE DESPERATE ASSAULT ON Mr.. CRowLEY.-
Ambrose Cook, a TALL burly negro was charged
and battery with intent to kill VIM. E. Crow
ley on Nov. l4th last Mr.. Crowley testified
that he was walking up 5th, near WASHINGTON
night OF the 14th Of last month and when at
the corner Of the above named street he left
his friend, who was intoxicated, and stood on
the Sidewalk @ X to see that he got home all right;
down Washington street he saw Cook knock
him down, and on his (wltnessl going up and
asking what he did 1t for, Cook drew razor or
knife and cut him. The knife struck under
the left arm and cut him from there to the
groin. DR.. Brookheimer testified that he was
called on to attend Mr.. Crowley, and found a
under the left arm to the groin, and that the
cut was dangerous one, and he (witness) was
surprised at the recovery of Mr.. Crowley. The
81, Coo bonds to await the action OF the grand
Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

SECRETARY THOMPSON, who retires from the
Navy department next Monday, has been busy
for the past few days In closing up his business.
he has about finished this work. Last evening
he and chief clerk Hogg worked in his Office
until late hour winding up affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

SECRETARY RAMSEY, who has gone to New
York, will return to the city tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internalre rev.
enue, 1886, 1855; customs. s1l9, ,4S6.45.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

A CAPITOL NCIsANCE.-If the persons who
are charged with the important duty of sweep
ing the walks In the Capitol grounds would
chose some other hour than lust before noon
each day for that work, they would aOate q
great nuisance. Every day, just when streams
OF people are pouring into the Capitol the
SWeepers raise dust that is Sitting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

TIE GRAND JURY to-day found new indict-
ments against Crawford, Hoffman d FIlbert
for nulsance-the asphalt works at 10th and
streets-and w. C. Murdock, for same at 14th
and b streets. Also against George Briscoe and
Sidney Smith, larceny OF 10 bottles OF wine;
Wm III. Smith, alias Thornton Harris, second
offence, larceny: Richard Smith, VIM. Baily and
John SmallwOOd, grand larceny, tforty feet OF
iron fence; Joseph Eskr1dge, alias Smith, alias
ignored the charge OF grand larceny OF bottles
OF wine against John Akers
CONSCIENCE.-SecretaryS Sherman to-day re-
ceived, In an envelope postmarked Newark,
New Jersey, 500. which was deposited In the
Treasury on account of conscience"
OUR SHIPPING INTERRsTs.-A delegation rep
resenting the boards of trade OF the various
cities Of the country appeared before the House
committee on commerce to-day in the interests
OF shippiBg and ship owners.
GEN. O. 0. HOWARD, who has been assigned
to the command OF the West Point Military
Academy, left for California last night to set
tie up his private matters, preparatory to en-
tering upon his new duties
THE WEEKLY STAR (now in its twenty-fifth
year), for this week is large eight page sheet,
containing flfty-six columns OF fresh News.
Literary and Agricultural matter including a
compend OF Washington News and Gossip, a
Notes. Personal News, late Telegraph News,
Special Correspondence, Selected Stories, &c.
It will be sent, postpaid for the entire session
OF Congress, including the Inauguration Cere-
monies TO March l5 for fifty cents Single COPIES
at the counter In wrappers i've cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

PENSACOLA CUSTOM HOUSE.-The Senate com
mittee on public buildings and grounds to-day
agreed to report favorably Senator Jones' bill
appropriating $3.50 600 for the immediate erection
OF the custom house recently destroyed by fire in
Pensacola. Florida
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

NAVAL ORDERs.-C S. P. Quacken.
bush, to command the Pensacola navy yard.
January 5th, relieving Captain G. E. Belknap,
who will be placed on waiting orders. COM
modore 7. s. Phelps. to command the Mare
Island navy yard. January 18th, relieving Com
waiting orders. Captain S. r. Franklin, to Spe-
cial duty With the bureau of equipment and
recruiting. Lieutenant w. ii. BroWnSon En-
sign I. b. I. Moore aud Midshipman V. S. Mel
SOD, TO examination for promotion. Master j.
G. Freeman. to temporary duty In the hydro
graphic Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

WHITE HOUSE CALLERs.-S Eyarts,
Gems. Howard and Crook, Senators Allison.
Hill, Burnside and Platt and Representatives
O'Neil, Kelley, Stephens and Dick called on the
President TO-DAY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

GENERAL GRANT spent to-day making calls
upon his friends In the city, all of whom have
paid their respects to him since his arrival. 1t
is wonderful the number of people who call on
tne general 10 get his influence" He has
iOus to secure official position and as many let
tiers from the same class as when he was PresI-
dent. General Grant leaves here to morrow for
New York,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

THE ELECTORAL VOTE OF the state OF Tennes.
see was delivered to Wee President Wheeler by
a special messenger from that state this morn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

APPOINTED on THE BOARD.-Secretary Thomp.
son has added Judge Advocate General Remey
10 the board of bureau affairs of the depart
ment. who will meet twice a week to consult
and decide In regard to the business OF the Navy
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

Mr.. j. r. FISHER, OF Va, has been appointed
assistant postmaster OF the House OF Represen-
tatives by Postmaster Nowlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

LONDON. Dec. l6.-A dispatch from Constauti-
nople 10 the Times says:-"The Porte In a note
states that the military preparations OF Greece
country is one vast camp; that the press lnflu-
enceS the people by violent articles against Tur-
key; that brigdndage is carried on on a large
scale, and formidable band cross the frontier:
but that the Porte Will remain calm while taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-16

CECOND-HAND CLOTHING BOUGHT
- and the highest cash prices paid. Also. watches.
Jevelry, Guns, Pistols, etc. Oau or address HER
FOG, So6 9th st., near pS aYe. BepA
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-05-06
W ALKAILA ENNIALE
COLLEGE,.

VIE next session of this institution will
IL commence THURSDAY, September
4,b, 1870
an advantage to teachers and pupils to
enter the various classes at that timc for n
lew weeks delay render it difficult to advance
with class.
Board IN College and in private
families, per month, $1,000
Juvcnile Department, per month, so
Urinary Department, per month, so
academic department. per month. LOO
Collegiate Department. per month 800
these prices arc exclusive OF State appro,
prialions
Music, Wax and Fancy Work extra.
For particulars, address,
Eeas. 81. E'. STdEH.H'HE3Es.
'"iy ~ 1917 3G-ly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-05-06
My Old Pocket Book.

"Tis sad to part, for you and
Havo passed through many scenes together,
We've seen the ups aud downs Of life--
It's stormy and it's sunny weather.
We've seen that many pass by us,
Because our garb Is worn aud scedy,
Fogetting oil tho favors past,
When we were flush and they were needy.
But wo will speak of other things,
Our past is dead and all its glory,
And is to all but you .and |,
"A stale, uninteresting story.
In looking o'cr tho many scraps
From out thy fold aud secret places,
What sad memontos do iiud,
OF many long departed faces.
Hero is note of money loaned
10 aid friend in his distresses,
And here-God bless hcr-is look
Of little Daisy's golden tresscs.
And here all nicely packed away
A faded ribbon tied around it.
Tho golden toy she gavo to nc,
Till now l never have unbound it.
And hero and there an ancient coin,
A bit of prose, pleading sonnet,
With Daisy's sad untimcly death,
The "lnes" friend once wrote upon it,
Aud last, not least, pencil sketch,
The likeness of dear loved brother,
And with it-Sccn through bitter tears
The silver tresses of my mother.
Again III place withio thy folls
These sacred tokens of affection,
Aud treasure them as .ncmcs Of thought
In all my hours Of rctreospcc,on.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-05-06

DR.. Wallace Bland, who was dreadu|ly
wounded at tho lato shooting affray in
Edgeiicld, is slowly improving and will
probably recover. Mr.. CIisby md Mr..
Glover, who were shot and wounded at the
same time, hayo sufficiently recovered to bo
out again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-05-06
Bob Burdotto.
TIE lIAwKEyE MAN PASSES TnRoUGlI
LEBANON, INDIANA, AND TALKS Wrru a
BRAKEMAN.


In letter to The burlington IMpAcyc,
dated at Lcbluop, Ind Bn:acttc says
There arc not many cc}ars left in Lata-
non now. [ suppose the newspaper mcn
used them up for lead pencils. Or may be
the tornado destroyed them, for this bright
little city had Il matinee few years ago
with Il tornado.
On the road once more, with Lebanon
fading away in the distance, the fat passcn-
ger drumming idly on the window pane, the
cross passenger sound aslceD and the tall,
thin passenger reading "Gcneral Grants
Tour Around tho World" md wondering
why "Grcen's August Flower" should be
printed uboye the doors of "A Buddhist
temple at Bcnares." 10 me comes the
brakeman, and seating himself on the arm
Of the scat says
81 went to church yesterday"
"Ycs?' | said with that interested in
Election that asks for more. "Aud what
church did you attcnd?"
(Which do you sucss?" he asked
"Somc union mission church," I haZ.
ardcd.
"Now," he said, "I don't like to run on
these branch roads much. ! don't often
60 to church, and, when | do, | want to
run on The Main line, where your run is
regular and you go on schedule time and
don't have to wait on competitions. don't
like to run oo branch. Good enough but
| don't like it,"
"Episcopal?' | guessed.
"limited express he said, "all palace
cars and 81 extra for scat; fast lime, aud
only stop ut the big stations. Nice line,
but too exhaustive for brakeman. All
train men in uniform; conductors punch
and lantern silver plated, aud no train boys
allowed. Then, the passengers arc allowed
to talk back at the conductor: and it makes
them too free and easy. Rich road,
though. Don't often hear of q receiver
being appointed for that line. Some
mighty nice people travel on it, too"
"univcrsalis'"' | suggested.
''Brood gauge" said the brakeman;
"docs too much complimentary business.
Everybody travels on pass. Conductor
doesn't get fair once in fifty miles. Stops
ut all tng stations, and won't run into any
thing but union depot. No smoking Cur
on tho train Train orders arc vague
thonSh, ana The trainmcn don't get along
we'll with the passengers. No, don't 20
TO the UniVersasist, though l. know some
awtully good men who run on that
road
"lresbyteran" l asked.
Marrow gauge, chg said the brakeman
pretty track, straight as rule, tunnel
right through mountain rather than 90
around 1t; spirit. level grade; passengers have
to show Their tickets before they get on the
tram. Mighty strict road, but tie cars
are little narrow: have TO sit one in scat
aud no room in The aisle to dance. Then
there's no stop over tickets allowed; got to
70 straight through 70 the station you arc
,,ekctea for' or you can get on at ALL
W hcn nc cars fAi', no extra coachcs; cars
Dn,t at inc shops 70 hold just so many and
NOBODY else allowed on. but you don.'
Gl,en near o. u" ae''aent 0" that road
: st ,'" r's". up 10 a, s',' ,,,1 ru'IS. U.s. u,: