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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

ICE GORGE AT NIAGARA.-A telegram to the N.
4; He1oto nom Niagara Falls Feb 10. saws
Ihe Ice bridge which has linked the United
states 10 Canada on the Niagara river NJ the
Fails, has for the past few days been threatened
with break upon account OF the was m weather
but the continual rush OF ice from the lakes
above has now gorged It higher and longer than
ever. II extends from point half way between
the old and new suspension bridges to very near
the Horseshoe falls. Last night the weather
changed the thermometer falling thirty de-
grees during the night, and standing now at
eighteen With the weather cloudy and showing
No doubt :he ice bridge now is solid fixture
Already numerous guests have been attracted
here. and last Sunday constant strings OF people
were crossing and recroSSing the Ice bridge
captain FftZwilliam Elliott, A. ID. c., and Mrs.
Elliott. or Halifax, and others OF note are at
present enjoying Niagara's beautiful winter
scenes.
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eF A large amount of ice is being shipped
nom dubuque at present to cities in the south.
es The difference between an umbrella and
woman Is that you can sometimes shut I'D the
umbrella.-Nelr HareR Register
The Boston Journal OF Thursday says:
tThe democratic city committee last evening
decided TO eXpel none OF its members who have
been accused OF skulduggery."
Fg-Prof. Nordenskjold and party arrived at
Rome yesterday.
u Eight to ten deaths from yellow fever oc-
cur in Rio Janeiro daily.
IS Michael Richella and Rosa Soporena have
been arrested In New York for the murder of
Vito Ippolita, June sth, 1878, by throwing him
out OF q window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

GRANT DELEGATES FROM NEW YORK CITY,
for the election of delegates to the republican
convention at Utica AS FAR as heard from IA
delegates were instructed to vote for Grant and
dents strength 30. Two are opposed to Grant
and two opposed to a third term, the latter
elected by an irregular district association
Fifteen are uninstructed. OF these two are oD-
posed to Sherman and three are understood to
favor Grant as first choice and Blaine as second.
"THB LAST MoRsEL / SHALL EAT."-James
Slater, who carried on q small dairy near Pater-
eide by hanging himself In his barn. He had
been slightly demented for some time, and
had frequently threatened to kill himself On
wednesday evening he arose from the supper
table with the remark. ssThis Is the last morsel
shall ever eat" No attention was paid to the
remark, however, as Mr. Slater went about his
business as usually. Y. Herald, Goth :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN ALLEN LEFT Baltimore ON
the i1:S0 train Thursday night for New York,
and will probably remain IN that city some
time. as II is understood that Mr.. Allen went on
business relating to the firm OF David Bows 4
Co., with which Mr.. Allen was connected. One
OF Mr.. Aliens friends stated that he could re-
sumo his position I'm the firm, but consider IL an
open question as to whether he will OF not. He
Is supposed to have given a satisfactory account
for his absence 10 the firm. and that things will
be cleared up between them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

INVESTIGATING JOHN l. DAVENPORT. - The
sub-senatorial committee, of which Senator
Wallace is chairman, appointed to investigate
the late alleged election frauds In New York
city, after two weekS'S recess resumed It's DELHI
erations yesterday in that city. In the absence
Of Senator Wallace owing to sickness of his wife,
Senator Mcdonald occupying the chair, and there
were also present Senators Blair. Garland and
HoarW. Kingsley, CLERK, and j. l. Christie, ser
geant-at-arms. Several more witnesses, ar
rested at the last presidential election for
attempting to vote on alleged fraudulent
naturalization papers, were severally ex-
amined and detailed the circumstances
of their arrest and how they were taken before
United States Commissioner Davenport and
held to bail. No new facts in addition 10 alleged
arrests were ELECTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

HORRIBLE DEPRAyITY.-A press dispatch from
Wheeling, West Va, states that about a month
ago James Worrell, aged 81, undertook to de-
SO that he could obtain possession of their prop
erty and marry his sweetheart. Before setting
pre- TO the house he locked his sister In one room
and tied his father in another. Fortunately
servant released them in time. The house was
destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

eE-A national convention of starch manufac-
turerS has been called to meet in Cincinnati
March Sd. Capital amounting TO 500, OO0, 900 VII
be represented.
sEThe alliance between Peru aud Bolivia
has been broken on.
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nuNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT ON
NEW YORK AVENUE, BETWEEN SIXTH
AND SEVENTH STREETS NORTHWEST, AT
AUCTION.
By virtue Of deed of trust given to US. and "a
duly recorded in Liber No S40 folio Alb, one FSS4
Of the land records Of washington county. in y -.
the District of Columbia, and by request Of the
ton, on THURSDAY, 41H DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1880.
AT i 80 O'CLOCK P. M, in front of the premises,
al those pieces and parcels Of ground lying in the
City of Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
and known as lots numbered twenty seven 27,.
recorded subdivision Of part of lots numbered two
(, in square numbered four hundred and fifty 450),
said subdivision being recorded January 18th,
1877, in Liber R. L. Hoxie. folio 3S2 in the office
of the surveyor of the District of Columbia, to-
gether with all and singular the aPpnrtenances.
rights, privileges, improvements and other heredit
a1nens to the same belonging in any wise apper-
taining.
Terms: One quarter cash; balance ak. twelve
eighteen nonths notes to bear per cent interest,
and to be secured by deed of trust on the premi-
sold. deposit of $l06 required at time Of SALE
Terms to be complied with within seven days,
otherwise the Trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of the defauting
purchater after giving five days public notice Of
such resale in some newspaper published in Wash
ington. D. G. Conyeyaneing at purchasers cost.
feb16-eod&ds JAMES D. CLARY, ! trustees
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A CHILD FALLS DEAD IN THE STREET.-Thos
bowling, 10 years old, whose parents live at 240
East 3tth street, started to go to the public
school In 2'th street, yesterday morning. When
pale He told some SchoolmateS that he was
choking. Soon afterward he sank to the side
walk After uttering mamma" two or three
times and saying he was dying, he became
quiet. A policeman carried him to drug store,
where Ii was found he was dead. The cause
was heart diseaSe.-N. J.. san, 20th.
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nUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers.
TETsT IF, SALE OF IMPROVED REAL Es

TATE, ON TWENTY FOURTH STREET
VEST, BETWEEN g AND STREETS,
lSBy virtue OF deed of trust to us, dated ~
18th January 1878, and recorded in Liber inn
No. $50, folio So, Of the land records for DIS
trict of Columbs and at request of the party se-
cured we will fell at public auction, in front OF the
hssO, AT O'Clock p NJ. all that parcel Of ground
improved by frame house and known as the SOUTH
ern part Of lot numbered thirteen Q3l, in square
numbered 2 thirty one CD. in City of Washington
of said lot, No Is, the west side of oath street
northwest and run thence west with the south line
north with west line of said lot twenty COY feet
nee east parallel to first line to said Oath street.
ming. " ~
Terms of SALE One third cash. balance In two
equal instruments at SIX and twelve months with
interest. to be secured by deed of trust. deposit
OF one hundred dollars at time of sale; conveyan-
Piled with in one week. otherwise the Trustees viii
WILLIAM A. GORDON, I ~.
febI6- d&ds FERDINAND KING, ( trustees.
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NHoMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer

HNHOAIAS BOWLING, Auctioneer
BSEsf sAEE e an EEG EEkk HaG
GEORGETOWN, d. G.
By virtue of deed Of trust, dated the 23d IA
day Of January, 1878. and duly recorded in f%N
for the District of Columbia, and by direction of
the party secured thereby, and by decree Of the
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia, in
equity cause No. 7033, wherein Henry Krause ct al
are complainants and Peter May ct al. are defend
ants, the undersigned Trustees will sell, on WE'D
NESDAY, 10Th FEBRUARY, AT O'CLOCK P. NJ, in
front OF the premises the following described pro-
perty, viz: Part of lot numbered three 49, Of the
slip between Beatty and Hawkins addition and
Thomas Bealfs addition to Georgetown, District of
Columbia, bounded as follows Beg inning at the
northeast corner of said lot three 49, Dunbarton
street. and run thence south with east line of said
lot one hundred and twenty eight Q2S) feet; then
west parallel to Dunbarton street thirty three (33)
feet; then north parallel to first line one hundred
and twenty eight Q28) feet to Dunbarton street
and then east with Dunbarton street to the begin
ming, together with the improvements, which con-
sist of two Dwelling Houses
Terms One-third cash the balance at six, twelve
and eighteen months, with notes bearing interest
at per cent per annum until paid, and secured by
q deed Of trust on the property All conveyance
ing at purchasers cost. 300 down when the prop
erty is struck eff If the terms of sale are not COM
Piled with in eeven days from day of SALE the Trus
tees reserve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser.
feb1s-td VIZ VI D; a. oa aoHbsoN. Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GoRRINGER has reit-
Grated, in a communication addressed to an
Egyptian journal, his conviction expressed In
dispatch to The New York World that TIE SYM
bOls discovered by him under the obeliSk of
Alexandria are true Masonic symbols They will
be brought to this country with the obeliSk, and
In condition to be replaced under it with Ma,
sonic ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

PARNELL AND DILLON were welcomed at Gin
cinnati, yesterday, by Judge Mall5n, In behalf
of the various Irish societies. They afterwards
visited the Merchants Exchange, where they
they had grand reception at Music Hall. The
receipts and subscriptions were nearly s, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

A RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNED.-The large
WOODEN bridge on the Nashville Chattanooga
and st. Louis r. r., near Chattanooga, Tenn,
was burned yesterday, taking fire from spark
from locomotive Six trains are delayed by
the disaster Passengers to and from NewOrleans,
Mempsis and Nashville have to be transferred
in heats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

The INVESTIGATION into the alleged attempts
OF ailace IL. White TO bride fuSiSioniSt legiSla-
tors in Maine was begun yesterday. but post
poned after hearing some important testimony,
until Friday next on account OF the illness OF
Mr. White.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERN0ON.
NEO. TRUESDELL, Auctioneer.

TRUsTEEs SALE OF DESIRABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY ON NORTH SIDE OF .cB"
STREET, BETWEEN ELEVENTH AND
T TIVE FL IT STREETS NORTHEAST, PREM
By virtue Of three several deeds Of trust, -
"A dated September Is, 1873, and recorded i'm
in Liber 1898, at felioe 381, 384 and 1877, re- ~.
specnyely. one Of the Land Records Of the District
Of the suprems Court Of the District Of Goinmbia
cause No: es77. Eq. Doc; y will offer for sale at
pubic auction on SATURDAY ~ the list DAY OF
Of the premises, Lots So, 81 and IS Of John ".
elusive Of Guliek's subdivision Of SQUARE No; ss7
Dwelling on each of said Lots.
Terms Of sale: One-t1ird cash; the balance In
three equal instaments, at six, twelve and eighteen
months from day of sale, for which the purchasers
promissory notes shall be given. bearing interest
at seven per cent. amman to be secured by deed
Of trust upon the respective premises sold, and
ings. Terms to be complied with within seven days
from day of sale, otherwise the property to be re-
sold at risk and cost of defaultng purchaser. A
cash deposit Of 300 each lot required at time Of
sale. ABRAM g. HEYLMUN, Trustee,
feb9- d&ds $40 street n. W.
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KILLED IN A DRUNKEN QUARREL.-Thomas
Murphy was killed at Thomaston, Pa, Thurs
person. James Brennan has since been ar
rested for the crime and partially admits his
guilt, saying that they were drunk, and In a
murdered man leaves a wife and nine children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

HON. SAMUEL j. TILDEN sustained severe fall
Thursday by coming In contact with a meSsen-
ger on the steps of the Third National Bank, on
Nassau street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21
DUNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF LOT ON TWENTY
FOURTH STREET, BETWEEN G AND II
D. G.
By virtue of deed of trust to me, dated 2sth IN
February, 1874, and recorded in Iiber No. 80
TAG, folio "a, of the Land Records for D. c.. -
and at request Of party secured, will sell at public
28TH FEBRUARY, 1880, AT $50 o'oLooK PM. the
northern 20 feet Oath street. by full depth of lot
thirteen Q3), in square thirty one (3l) in City Of
Washington, DC.
Terms of sale: One third cash; balance in six
and twelve months with interest, to be secured by
deed of trust. deposit of fifty dollars at time of
sale. Conveyancing at purchasers cost. If terms
are not complied with in one week, the Trus-
tee will resell property at risk and cost of default
febi6.d&ds WILLIAM A. GORDON. Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21
THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
The Maryland Farmers and the
WashimGtOm Market Company.

Editor Stdr:-As was appointed by the farS
mers convention, held at Sandy Spring, to look
the washington Market, beg leave to call the
attention OF your readers to some facts not
stated II n MT smiths carr published she in The
makes no charge to farmers except where use
is made OF the sidewalks next the market build
ing, &C: Il Is hardly to be supposed the com
to collect tax from those who occupy places
no where near their premises. can therefore see
no favor extended to farmers in this particular.
left. presume two or three dollars day would
be liberal estimate for that work, while the
amount collected from farmers and others, in
Guiding the old cOlored women who sit upon the
pavement with their few handsfull OF herbs and
roots and who pay ten cents eich. cannot f.ll
short of $50 or $50 a day, thus leaving hand
some profit in the hands of the company for the
rent OF property they do not possess. Again. as
to the expensive sheds and awnings that Mr..
Smith alleges were put up solely for the accom-
their own products. In this think he is
in error, for we all know that the sheds
alluded to- extend only as far along the street
eara as n sne fSS hbS the sheg a
intended and very properly too, to protect the
renters OF the stalls within the building from
storms while taking their produce in and out so
that the protection they afford the farmers Is
merely incidental; and, besides, the unjust tax
alluded to is collected from ALL whether under
the sheds or not, varying from 10 to 25 cents
to have pork, no matter how small the quantity,
when the tax suddenly becomes IS cents, the
cause Of which have never found any one
able to explain, though have consulted emf.
nent counsel on the subject. Perhaps Mr..
Smith can point out the law which authorizes
the company to levy this unjust tax. Again.
under no circumstances are the farmers allowed
by the company to cut up their pork and sell it,
by retail; not even pigs feet are allowed to be
sold by the farmers outside the market building.
Perhaps Mr. Smith can point out the law on
that subject also, for If he can, he is
better versed In the law than the lawyers
themselves. l unhesitatingly say that farm
ers can sell meat Of their own raising. by
the ounce If they choose, without paying
any tax. In my remarks l allude entirely
to those who are strictly farmers or producers,
and who sell produce of their own raising only.
meant included. HuckSteTS, or those who buy
and sell as business, are clearly required to pay
a license {but not this tax alluded TOY to the
city, and not to the company. Lastly, in abiding
to the streets and pavements contiguous to the
market building, distinguished lawyer re-
marks, in letter now before me, that "the COM
pany has not the least power over them. They
can neither roof nor occupy, nor rent them
nor enforce the rents. 1t Is sheer assumption on
its part"
In conclusion may say that the farmers are
law abiding people, yet they claim the rights
that justly telOng to them.
JAMES s. HALLowELL,
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MURDER OF A PAUPER.-Wm. Terrill, aged 70.
pauper at the town farm of Corinth, W., was
murdered Thursday, by Aaron Ferrin another
pauper, aged 76, who nearly severed his head
from his body with an axe, and afterwards IA
tally cut his own throat. Ferrin imagined that
his victim received more attention than him
self and was evidently insane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

eVThe grant by the Dominion government
OF 800, 900 towards the Irish relief fund has
passed the Dominion House OF Commons unani-
mcusly.
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To BE HANGED.-The supreme court OF PENN
sylvania having affirmed the decision of the
court below In the cases Of Josiah Hummel and
Israel Brandt, two of the murderers of Raber in
Lebanan co., Pa, they will be hanged unless
pardOned by the governor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

INSANE AT HER HUSBANDS GRAvE.-Nearly
two weeks ago Geo. Herbert, OF Roslyn, L. d.,
was injured by large stone falling upon him
he died from lockjaw, and on Monday was
buried. His wife's grief was very great, and
she became insane at the edge OF the grave
while the coffin was being covered with earth.
Yesterday she was committed to the asylum In
MineOla.-N Y. SIN. 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

IMPAIRMENT YEsTERDAY.-In the House OF
Commons yesterday, Mr.. Plimsoil read an
apology for his attack on Sir Charles Russell
and Mr.. OnSlow and the matter was dropped,
In the House Of Lords Lord BeaconSfield made
speech on the governments Afghan policy.
A CoNsIsToRY AT THE VATICAN.-A New York
Herald cable special from the Pope will hold
consistory on the 21th, when an unusually
large number of bishops and cardinals, eStt-
Jacobini will come from Vienna to receive
cardinals hat. The commemoration OF the
Pope's election will take place to-day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

PROPOSED MONUMENT TO WASHINGTON spe.
cal meeting OF the New York Chamber of Com
merce Will be held this afternoon to consider
the subject Of erecting a suitable monument in
We'll street to commemorate the Inauguration
OF George Washington as the first President OF
the United States. Addresses will &c made by
prominent merchants on the OCCASION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-21

HANLAN, THE OARsMAN, offers, at Toronto,
Canada, to put up 81, 900 that he can beat any
man in the world five seconds In five miles on
Toronto bay, the race to take place in June or
July. He has deposited $500 forfeit as an earn
est OF the genuineness of the offer
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RELIEF FOR IRELAND-Ien Thousand Dollars
AnOnynOusly.-The New York HeldId'S fund
for the relief of the Irish sufferers had been
sWelied Thursday evening to the splendid ag-
gregate Of s223, 46s11 One Of Thursdays con-
tributfonS was a check for $4,000 from one of
the best known and most public-spirited citizens
of New York, who, with rare modeSty, imposed
on the Herald the condition that his name
should not be printed, desiring that it should
simply be announced as coming from "a
Friend of Ireland" The generous donor
further desired that this sum should be placed at
the disposal of the Rev. Geo. II. HepwOrth, one
of the Herald committee, to aid families in emil
the surest way of affording the Irish peasantry
permanent relief" The Herald has declined to
let Mr. Parnell name substitute to act In his
stead on its relief committee, and announces
that IL has therefore dismissed Mr.. Parnell
from further consideration" The committee,
as at present organized, consists of Col. King
Hartman, Mr.. Shaw, Prof Baldwin, Cardinal
McCloskey and Rev. Geo. H. Hepworth.
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE. Yesterday was a
busy day In the Maryland legislature, the senate
having passed SO bills. and the house having
acted on 43. In the Senate, bill was intro
duced to incorporate the Chester River and
Delaware Bay Ship Canal company. A bill to
regulate the catching of oysters In the Potomac
river was ordered to engroSSment. Mr.. Cor
mans general tax bill was passed, as was also
bill authorizing the state treasurer to accept
$1500O0 Of guaranteed scrip of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad company In payment of
interest due the state. In the house, the bill
was passed repeating the laws relating to grant
Ing appropriations to county agricultural socie-
ties, as was also the bill amending the act re-
lating to cruelty to animals, and extending its
provisions to the whole state. The house ad-
journed to Tuesday next-Bau Sun, 21St.
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GEN. GRANT IN MEXICO.-A dispatch to the
Galveston NeacS, dated at the city of Mexico on
the 18th inst, says; 'tGrand preparations are
being made to receive Gen. Grant. A beautiful
building, known as Mineral College, has been
selected for the reception ceremonies Gen.
1gnocia Mexia ana Senior Medals Romero have
been appointed by the executive as committee
to receive Gen. Grant at Vera Cruz. These
gentlemen will act with commission from the
American colony already at Vera Cruz. The
party will stop two days at Orizaba, where
they Will be received with appropriate cere-
MONIES"