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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

NOTICE The undersigned having been
IN appointed by the Court Of Insolvency GIsiRnees
OF the estate Of g. M Waite, all persons indebted TO
said estate must pay the same to US.
f. W. BROOKS, / .,
Ell. Waterman, A'"Ense''
Sept. /, $780, BtsO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Mrs Lydia Moore, ,mbroide! cd skirt made in 1870.
Mrs Paris Rawson, bead chair n ade by blind man,
home wool hdkf, omb. shawl and cape made 50 years
ago. Samuel Morse. Eewfsne, head Of deer shot in
Nebraska. Mrs II Timson, Brattleboro case hair
work. Mrs W Clark, Townshend, case millinery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

FiIst Ckss- stations yts old or over, 1st, d
DAVIS, Putney, }5.tO; I'd, Heed, Brattleboro 800
Sd, A Wallen, GuilfoTd, 90. Three yrs old, lIt,
Harrison Holden, Rocking ham, $50. Two yrs old
Let, Henry Scott, TowusheLd, SEQ; I'd, Fred Smith,
2.CO; Sd, james BemiE, leo.
Second ClASf-BrUUd mares, lHt, o / Bennett
Dumnersion, SEQ; ID, q Darling, EeNfane, 90 (;
Sd, James boutwell,, Westminster, 100 Three yrs
Old. ist Chas Cutler B1ooklire 800; I'd. Follttt
ToWnsEeud, ACC; Sd Bailey, heWiane, leo
Two yrs DID, LIST, ; More, Town. hcId, 800; I'd, q
Oler, 2OO; Sd A Mason, leo. Ntarlings, let, NJ
White vernon, AGO; I'd, joel Leonard, IowusLend,
100.
Third ClaFt-MatcLtd hOGses, let, U Smith, 400;
I'd, o = Coonls, Townsherd, $50; Sd, Henry Mics,
Townshend, 200 Best Gelding Mare, LIT, 4
Wheat, PutRey, SEQ; I'd, Whitney, Mesimiuster,
400: Sd, II KimbAl, l %.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
THE TROUT CASE.
Testimony of Bush, Ono Of the Parties In.
dictcd for the Crime.

Mr.. Huse, the jurynan who was taken sick last
week having sufficiently rnnnverod to sit In court,
the trial OF John Rocco, Harry Hardy, Frank
Burch, alias Frank Vcnnatta, and John Norris in.
dictcd for committing an outrage on Mary Trout
i'll the Smithsonian grounds in June last, was re-
sumcd before Justice James yesterday.
Emmett Bush one of the parties indicted for the
crime was put on the stand as a witness for the
Government. He testified that he first saw Mary
Trout on Sunday night, June 20, between eight and
northwest, near the Center Market. Burch, with
five Others were with her at the time but he could
not say who the Others were. Coming through the
ArmoTy lot the witness saw them going from
sixth to Seventh streets along u street toward the
cars AT seventh and d streets, Burch aud the girl
keeping on The witness looked at her and found
that II was not BurCh's wife, but Mary Trout. She
had on calico dress, muddy at the bottom, aSif 1t
had been trailing.
Afcr he found that II was not Burch's wife, the
witness followed behind them. The other five
mIl stood back until Burch and the girl crossed
NcNy hth street. going toward the Tenth street gate
The witness then saw these five men cross Seventh
street nnd so In the gate, with their coats buttOncd
up. Burch went In the gate and advanced about
two hundred and seventy yards. Then he and the
girl Went up the grayeled lane called Lovers
Lane, which was very dark. Burch carried her
down the lane about half way, and then threw her
down The witness then described the outrage
tina, followed, duplicating Burch, Rocco, and Nor
ris, and another person whom he did not rcCog-
niEe. He did not hear any outcry, but saw the girl
trying to ward them of with her right hand. He
LETT them there. The next day Rocco made boast
to him Of what they had done, saying that he
ought to have been with them. The cross.exumln-
alton, which was conducted by Colonel Cook and
Mr., A. H. Williams, was very thorough and ut times
replies were brought out contradictory OF evidence
given in the direct examination. Without CON
Guiding with the witness, an adjournment was
trkcn until this morning.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
illumination hN EleciricIfx

Inquiry Is frequently made In regard to the pro-
lcctcd illumination of Washington on the night of
the ith of March. As the committee having
this matter in charge have not yet perfected their
plans, il cannot be known what else we are going
to have that evening besides the ordinary gas und
calcium lights. A proposition has bCen made to
have the city Illuminated at night with electricity
A gentleman interested in this plan says:
"Thcre are now three electric light companies
in cxstCnce-one in Cleveland, Ohio one in New
York, and one In Boston. Another is being organ
lied IN New York Why cannot the public be in
formed whether the existing companies have been
written 10 for the purpose of asceTNining TO what
extent II is practicable for them to brilliantly light
up the city on that night, and the probable cost
There are many who believe that II can be done by
that mcans--say from the dome Of the Capitol and
from the roofs ofthe lntcrlOrand Treasury Depart.
mcnts-better than in any other way, and at
great saving Of expense and Inconvenience to
hOusckccpers. II practicable, why not invite all
the companies to exhibit their modes Of illumna.
ting large surfaces that occasion, and thus en-
able them (pcrhaps cheapy for Wnshington) to ad-
yertise their patents? BY This means the Represent.
atives from every part of the country who will be
here on that occasion will be better able to Judge
OF their respective methods and appliances What
other arrangement would attract more visitors ;"
National Republican., 1880-12-28
A NEW TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
A. BiR Loan Negotiated by the Mutual
Enf0r faunnnny.

Papers showing the incorporation ofthe Mutual
Union Telegraph Company, Of New York, and an
indcnture between It and the Central Trust Com
pany, Of New York, were filed in the Office Of the
recorder of deeds yesterday. The document Is to
the effect that the Mutual Telegraph Company for
the purpose of constructing cquipping, and com.
plotting line oftclcgraph from this city TO Boston,
by the way Of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and Providence borrows s35o0o0 from the First
National Bank of New York, the party of the sec
ond part being the trustee and holding as secur-
ity the bonds Of the telegraph company as mort
gage aud conveyance In trust on the line, its ap-
pendages rights. &C., with the right to negotiate
and sell the bonds and to provide for the payment
of the principal at the First National Bank of New
York In the year 1900. The interest Is at six per
cent per annum, payable scmi-nnnually.
The line is TO commence In this city on New
York avenue, between Fourteenth ana F'nccnth
streets; thence TO Boundary and Delaware avenues,
along Brentwood road W Queens Chapel, and via
that road TO the Bladcnsburg district; thence TO
passes cast, crossing the SusquehRnna River ut
Conowingo bridge. IL then goes through Cecil
County, Maryland, into Lancaster County, Penn.
sylvania, and by way OF the old Baltimore turn.
pike 10 philadelphia; thence across New Jersey to
New York city; hence, by way Of Yonkers and
New Rochelle, 20 Hartford. Conn. From there II
passes east, via the New York aud New England
Railroad, to the city OF Providence, X. J., and
from there TO the city Of Boston.
The indenture Is signed by Mr.. John o. Evans,
president Of the Mutual Union Telegraph Com
pany; Charles f. Peck, secretary; II. 4. Spnulding,
president Of the Central Trust Company, and &. II.
Il. Babcock, secretary.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
FIREWORKS AND uLuMINATIoNs.
A FATAL CHRISTMAS CASUALTY.
Death OF Mrs. SIiipIcy, Who was shot In
Her Own nonruay


Mrs. Jane Shiplcy, who was shot Christmas Day
by some unknown person while standing in her
doorway, died yesterday morning at her residence,
No. 800 Fourand.a-half street southwest, A short
time after she was shot, Mrs, shipley, who was
encicnte gave birth to uSty boy, which still lives
and Is being cared for by neighbor An cXam
nation was made yesterday, and /, was found that
the intestlnes had been perforated in four differ
ent places by the ball, which came ont her back
Yesterday morning Officer Auldr!dge, of the
First Precinct, arrested a colorcd man named
Edward Lucas living In Willow Tree Alley, IN the
rear Mrs. shipleys house, on suspicion of being
thc party that fired the inal shot Lucas denied
all knowledge of the Amir, and stated that he had
never owned pistol In his life. His house and
yard were searched, and the result was the die
covery of q fourbarreled Sharps revolver all the
chambers OF which had been discharged IN con.
versatiOn with REPUBLICAN, reporter last night,
Lucas stated that he had lived in Willow Tree
Alley for over two years, but was frequently alb
sent, following his occupation as an oysterm0n.
He went home Friday night little tight and
when ho got up saturday morning had fight
upstairs and laid down ON the bed until dinner
time. About one o'clock IN the afternoon crowd
Of cOlOrcd men were ont in the alley, firing OF
pistols and kicking up row, but he remained in
doors one discharge seemed louder than any,
and he thought ii must have been gun. 1nmc-
diatciy after this shot was fired Mr. Shipcy came
into his room, very much excited and asked,
"Who was Il shot my wife, The prisoner told
him that il would be hard 70 say, rs crowd had
been firing in the alley all the morning. That was
the first he knew Of the matter The officers NJ
the First Precinct think they have secured the
tight man, however, and have his wife and scy-
cIhl ncighbOrs IN custody, awaiting instructions
from the Coroner who will hold an inquest today,
National Republican., 1880-12-28
A LIVERYMEN,S LEAGUE.
Organization of - Protective Association
Among the stable MCcpcrs.

Last night 4 meeting of the liveymcn Of the Dis
trIc Of Columbia was held ut the stables of Allison
Nailor jr, for the purpose of forming an associa
,ion lor mutual Interest and protection, The meet
ing was largely attended, The following were
elected officers Of the association: J, Lcavi Smith,
president; Wm, Wanstall, vlce.prcsident; Allison
Nalor, IT,, secretary; J. 4, Berry treasurer. a
committee OF SIX was appointed to dram a constu.
ton aud bylaws consisting of Charles II. Earl,
John II. Ghcen, J. B, OlcOtt, William Wnnsall
Thomas Gcary, aud Allison Nailor, jr. commit,
tee ConsistingOfJ LCnNitt Smith VIM, WanStall, and
Allison Nailor, jr, was appointed TO bring before
the Commissioners of the District Of Columbia the
many strong equities that exist in favor Of the
prOprletors of livery stables in the District Of
Columbia as against the present assessments and
valuation ofthe property used In their business, in
respect To the sO-cglled personal tgX, because the
returns were made under the belief that their
property was not subject TO duplicate taxation In
both the large license and the general personal
tax; aad where the assessments were made by the
officers of the District they were made without
taking into consideration the "Cash value" Of the
personal property to he valued Also, that when
The business men of this District were relieved
from all license taxes by an oversight, the livery
men did not receive the same protection.
National Republican., 1880-12-28

The ladiN proceeded 70 discuss the plays. lust
then Robson and his wife came into the dining
room, and one OF the. ladies, spying him, re-
married, Why there Is Mr.. Robson, Then they
continued to make remarks about Mr.. Robson and
One Of the ladies did not like Robson. She
thought hie voice was very obnoxious. Having
thus discussed Robson one asked another ~ she
him down in st. Louis. lfow did he lookT
Wei, about the same of the stage az on. He was
tbe same old fellow Then Mr.. Crane became the
mule about him. Mrs. Crane. nearly strangled. ]
rnther enjoyed il. ] happened to look over my
blurted ont, Is there ANYTHING wrong Mr.
CmneT That let the cat out. I replied, Nothing
wrong nothing wrong; and held the paper up
before my ace 50 as not TO add TO the einbarrass-
ment of the ladies They finished their meal In
silence and len rs quicklyns they could. My wife
Said they were kicking each other under the table
In a very lively way"
National Republican., 1880-12-28
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Kate ClaXon is coming to the National Theatre
next week, and sam Kinsley aud Fred Pratt are
In quarrel over the fire insurance Of the place
Fred says that Kate is n risk not named in the
policy and sam says he don't see the policy of
paying an additional premium on Kate now lie
says she don't do the 1.-Two Orphans" too oftcn
during this season, and that she sandwiches that
fery-iated play with the "Snow Flower" as AN AN
tdotc.
We We're certain that so soon as the Pirates of
PcnZanec" should be published II would be at.
tackled by amateurs, and now the announcement
Is made that this opera is TO be presented under
the direction OF Mr.. l.. B. Macleod, the orrnnist
Ofthe Church of the incarnation The cast chosen
is certainly the beSt that could be secured and
comprises Miss Eva Mills as JIdbtl, Mrs True as
RUth, Mr. Ed Hay rs MdjOr-GcReidi Stanley Mr. Ham
Adams as the Pirate King and MrJohn D. Pugh as
Fi6dCr{C
While speaking of amateur performances mon.
tonm0y be made OF the preparation of Penelope .
a very funny One'aCt operetta, which Is being re-
heared by John Pugh William h. Daniels Frank
NOycs and couple of society bellies They proposc
to first present II In Alexandria,
The Rose oi Auyergne" Is q charming little
opera in which Mrs. Harry sherman used 10 an.
pear to excellent advantage One OF the gentle
men who used TO support her IS not now In the city
ply his place. say Ed Whpple, for instance
sullyans Box aud Cox Is also q most anus
ing comic opera, and has been very effectively
pre.entcd Both Of these would be fresh and at.
tTactiye II produced during the season.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
ALitcrnrN Calamity.

youth named Charles Simpson was severely
hurt yesterday at the rooms of the National As.
sociated Press, lilG street, by the falling of an
antique bookcase loaded with the reports of the
various Executive Departments. The lad was
struck on the back of the head by a bound volume
of the Presidents messages, dating back from the
administration of Andy johnson. The blow from
this ponderous tome so stunned him that for some
moments it was not discovered that his arm had
been badly lacerated by the broken glass In one
of the doors. The ancient cabinet wns the chcI
dorTt of a collection of bric-abraC which Colonel
William Harry Clarke has accumulated within
the past ten years and, after the injured youth
had received medical attention, II Is stated by an
eyewitness that the Colonel "cussed" bald
patch on the head OF the Colored individual who
was the prime cause of the accident,
National Republican., 1880-12-28
A RiQ uIOtel Project.

II Is stated that company of New York capital
lists has been formed for the purpose of erecting
hotel In this city which win in every respect be
worthy Of the National Capital. Several sites have
been suggested and their merits discussed, but a
location near the Executive Mansion 1t is under
stood has been most favorably considered. The
general details Of the structure have not yet
been fully decided upon, but it is the purpose OF
the projectors of the scheme to carry out their
ideas upon scale that will result in grand pala.
tial hostelrie which will eclipse anything Of the
kind upon the continent and afford luxurious
abode for the constantly increasing numbers OF the
upper ten thousand who arc being attracted by the
many advantages offered by Washington as o win
ter resort
National Republican., 1880-12-28
war.e nnd nrare aru-

Vennor, for tho month Of January, says: As will
have been seen from the forecast Of December, l
anticipate that New Years callers will have heavy
slcighing this year from Montreal TO Washington,
d. G., and that cold snap during the first quarter
of This month will preserve 1t for that period. l
expect blockades Of snow In the United States
about the 7th and sth Of January, and rainy days
during the msnth will be exceedingly few. The
second quarter will open with heavy snow falls
and terminate in q cold snap. The middle of the
month will bring snow fills which will terminate
In milder weather toward the end of the third
quarter. This thaw, which will be interrupted by
brief cold spell, will extend from about the 18th
month will show II will have been severe one md
the general condition of the weather will probably
remind ,s of some of what are called real old
fashioned winters"
National Republican., 1880-12-28
AbIper-g ('nncprta

The grand gala concert arranged by Mr.. f. Alb
ner at his music hall last evening was well at
tended, the better class of German citizens being
especially noticeable. Among those whom the
fame of the different performers had attracted
were Baron Won Schlozer, the Germanm Abassador,
and other members of foreign legations; Hon
g. Wolf, and other prominent citizens. Madame
Teresa Carrcno is too well known rs
one of the foremost of piano artists to need
an extended notice at our hands. She last night
added new laurels to those already gained. Her
marvellous execution and delicacy of touch were
particularly evident in the rendition of several OF
Rubinstcin's most difficult compositions md
earned for her well merited applause. Miss Jenny
Busk won the affections of her audience
by her superb rendering Of the Prayer"
from Der Freischnetz," and she had
to respond to emphatic demands for en-
cores. Mr.. Louis Blumenberg's viOloncello solos
brought out the full sweetness of that wonderful
instrument, and the last number especially was
most charming. Mr. Christian Frltsch sang two
numbers lie has powerful, well-trainod tenor
voice, but seemed TO labor under an indisposition
which somewhat marred his efforts. Another one
of these concerts will be given this evening.
Mr. Abner has inangurated these concerts with
view or presenting pronounced artistes at his ex-
cecnt hall, which, by the way, possesses acoustic
properties superior to any hall in the city, at a
price within the reach of ALL
This object Is pTaiscworthy one and should re.
ceiye substantial support
National Republican., 1880-12-28

H-l1{~ If YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM NEJI.
49, ialgln Headache, TOOihRChC or any pain ono
application Of Fluid Lightning will relieve yon. Sold
only at COCGHLIN'S, Masonic Temple. no2J
National Republican., 1880-12-28

Gl9sS THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF TOI.
49, let Articles for ladies ana all the popular
Asdcines ON sale at COUGlILiN'S TEMPLE DRUG
National Republican., 1880-12-28
DIDN'T KNOW HIM.
In Adventure OF Crane, the Comedian M
a Clicngo RrenkG GlaI Table.


That very funny pair of gentlemen, MeSsrs. Rob
son and Crane, who have formed stage partner.
ship which will never be dissolved with the con.
sent Of the public, are now In the city, and when
not occupied in acting pieces are entertaining their
friends about the box-ollioe and the hotels being
supplied for this purpose with an astonishing
fund ofgood,humorcd anecdote aud wit, Stuart
Robson can easily be recognized anywhere as he
appears about the same of the stage as when on
ii, With Mr. William II. Crane, however, II Is 9th
erwise. He generally plays the parts OF bald.
headed, middle,aged men, or crochctty old men
while in fact he is quite young man, with a
smOOthly-shayen fHce.
Many ludiCTous things have happened in conse.
quence of the inability Of persons who know
Crane as he appears on the stage to recognize him
of the stage.
"When Robson and were in Chicago playing
Our Bachelors observed Mr.. Crane 10 reporter
lone morning at the hotel Mrs. Crane and myself
happened to be seated in the breaktastroom at a
small table; The only other eroccupants Of the table
were three ladies; One of them had been to Nc
Yioker's the night before to see Den Thompson,
and the others had been 10 see Our Bachelors
National Republican., 1880-12-28
rra,,sr.,.s na.l r....a

The following transfers in real estate were fled
in the Recorders Office yesterday Susan ]. Tcnley
to Thomas Fitzpatrick, for sil0 lot 10, scroggns'
subdivision Of lot IA, square 1888; william Nc.
Lean to Helen o. shedd for S., lot 90 subdivision
of lots 8, rs, o 10, H. 12 and 49, square north of
square 2i2; William II. simnls to John W. simms
for 500 lot SO, Davidson's subdivision of square
for 81 300 lot 33, II. W. Howgates subdivision of
square 2oo same TO same, for $780, lot 49, Of II. w.
HoWgaies subdivision square 2ol Richard
y. y. Giibort's subdivico,i square oT5, james
Fullerton and Joseph White, trustees, to Joseph
Loughrnn, for 81 200, part of lot 8, square 952.
National Republican., 1880-12-28

FREsU SUPPLY or
PURE NOIWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL
~ DREW'S DRUG STORE, corner Ninth si. and
Pein ave, ut 10 cents per full pint bottle. oc2S0m
Rl1se PRESCRIPTIONS PREPARED ACCu.
49, raiey and at reasonable prices at Cough.
lNS DRUG STORE, Masonic Temple, corner of
Ninth and + streets northwest.
National Republican., 1880-12-28

The United states steamer Dispatch, which has
been lying at the yard for some time past repair.
ing left the yard yesterday morning for Norfolk
Va, and will remain there all winter.
Adoph NOlk, the young man who met with such
severe accident few days ago by falling from
ship.house,, Is rapidly recovering from his inlu.
rles, and will be able to leave his house in few
days. ..t
,fhe United States steamer Tallapoosa, Captain
ID. q. McRitchie, has just arrived at the yard from
an extended trip to the various nayy.yards along
construction department and freight for The other
bureaus.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
A SPECIAL OFFER OF
ST. NICHOLAS.


Sr NICHOLAS, the magazine which the
Detroit Free Press calls "the most perfect of
Juveniles" and of which the London Liter
arg World says: 1--WE wish we could point
to its equal in our own literature" has
scored
A Greater Success Than Ever
in "the wonderful Christmas number"
December), of which more than $4,000
extra copies have been sold. AS an in
ducement to the buyers of this issue to
complete the volume beginning with Nov.,
1880, and ending with Oct, 1881, the
publishers will send Nov. number
Free ..
to all new subscribers who hereafter for
ward $3.50 for ten months subscription
beginning with the January issue and
completing the volume.
The New Years Number
january contains il charming Indian
story of child-lifc by Bright Eyes" the
Ponca maiden; "EvERy Boy HIS OwN
lcE-BoAT," novel sport for skaters a
funny fairy story by Frank X. Stockton /;
the first Of Mrs, Clements "SToRIEs OF
ART AND ARTISTS" etc, etc.
All the serial stories are begun and
ended in this volume. Subscriptions re-
ceived by all dealers, or the publishers
Regular price S3 o..
National Republican., 1880-12-28
Gr,ud Lo,lre ts6icer. EIecled.

The NJ. w. Grand Lodge Colored Masons, of The
District of Columbia last evening elected and in.
stalled the following officers for the ensuing year
L. g. Bailey, NJ. W. G. MASTER c. c, c, Johnson, p,
". b. G. MASTER William W, Grymes II, W. S, G,
warden John II, Lea, Il. W, G. J. warden; Albert
Parker, r, W, G, treasurer VIM, II, Myers, X. w,
g. secretary; John IL. IIankins, r. w. chaplain
Frederick Mason, X. w. marshal i. @. Reyolls Il,
W. lecturer and visitor; Peter Walker, X. W. senior
deacOni William II, Clark, r., W Jnnior deacon
II. Davis r. W, senior steward; James Ford, X. W,
junior steward A. A. Watts, X. w sword bearer;
Addison Clayton, Il, w, standard. bearer; ii, Clay,
X, W, pursuiyanti Charles Hunt, H. W. tyler,
National Republican., 1880-12-28
Tne,tr. ro,,.,uu.

The large audience which was present at the
Theatre Comique last night showed how popular
this place of Amusement has become. The pro.
gramme is most attractive, and embraces every
variety that can be desired The different special.
lists are excellent in their several acts, and the
new, young actress, Miss Kate Rogers, who made
her bow before Washington audience last night
in her sensational drama, "That Boy of Dams u
was very filvorably received,
Jake Budds sketch, Amateur Theatricals" was
most laughablc, and Jake was heartily welcomed
at his rGappearanee.
The regular matiees will be given this aftor-
noon and on Friday; and on New Years Day an
extra matinee will also be given