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A Policeman Fatally Shot.

New YORK, December 19.-Policeman Thomas
}. Norton, of the 10th precinct was shot in the
neck and fatally wounded last night while
ratrolling his post. The wounded man was
taken to Chambers Street Hospital in dying
condition. The trouble a. far as could he ascer-
tanned, arose from Officer Norton tapping at the
door OF a beer saloon. No a Delaney street
where Bernard Fitzpatrick. another policeman
who was in citizens dress and i'm company with
dIssolute woman was raising disturbance
Fitzpatrick told Officer Norton that he was a
policeman, and the latter demanded that he
should prove his assertion by showing his shield
This he refused to do. and when he was threat
ened with arrest for pers0natng an officer he
pulled his revolver and inflicted the fatal
wound. At one o'clock this morning he had
not been arrested, though officers were sent in
search of him.
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Frightful Railroad Accident.



ST.. LOUIS. No. December ia special from
Jefferson CITY, Mo-, to the Republican says:
Conductor Vaughan left here yesterday morn
ing on the jefferson City, Lebanon and South
western Railroad. with train Of fat cars laden
with rails for the road. He was accompanied
by Christopher Wagner. an old and prominent
citizen of this city: Green c. Berry. wealthy
and well known farmer and stock raiser of this
county; Oscar MOnng. a prominent young busi-
ness man of this city. and several Others who
went along for pleasure trip. After deliver
ing the iron at Russellville. Conductor Vaughan
hitched his engine to six platform cars aud one
box car and started back for Jefferson City.
The engine was running backward, and when a
short distance from Russeliyille. on straight
track, it jumped the rail and plunged down a
high embankment, dragging all the cars aft er it.
Wagner. Berry and Moning, who were on the
car next TO the engine, were crushed under the
car and instantly killed. their bodies being ter
ribly mangled. Vim. Steundt, son-in-law and
business partner of Mr.. Wagner had his foot
badly crushed. and Chris. Geinenhardt was
severity bruised. No cause is assigned for the
accident
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Proposed Haitroad Consolidation.

Long BRANCH, N. j., December ia meet
ing of the stockholders of the New York Il Long
Branch Railroad Company, the New Egypt &
tarmingdale Railroad Company. the Long
Branch Sea Girt Railroad Company, the New
York and Long Branch Extension Railroad
Company, and the Long Branch & Barnegat
Bay Railroad Company will he held at Jersey
City on Wednesday to allow the stockholders of
the five roads mentioned to vote upon an arree-
ment to consolidate the franchises and property
Of tine several cOrporations
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THE EVENING STAR.
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR

ANUsTMENrs-1st page.
ATToRNEYs-Ist page.
AUCTION SALEs-6th and Sd pare.
BoARDISG-Sth pare.
BUSINESS CHANcEs-Sth page.
BUILDERS SUPPIIEs-6th rage.
CITY ITEMS-Sth page.
CoPARTyERsHIP-7thp page.
DEArHs-sth page.
EDUcATIoSAI-7th page.
FIHANCIAI-6th page.
FOR RENT (Roomsfsth page.
FOR RENT (HouseseSth page.
FoR RENT (Miscellaneous)-8thp page.
FoR SALE CMiscellsneous)-sth page.
FoR SALE tHousesl-Sth page.
INsURANCE-Tth page
LADIES GooDs-6th page.
Losr AND FoUSD-8th page.
MONEY TO LoAs-8th page.
MEDICAL, &C.-7th page.
PERsONAL-Sth page.
PROFESSIONALISM PAGE.
RAILRoADs-6th page.
SPECIAL NorICEs-1st page.
SPECIALTIEs-5th paSe.
STEAMERS, &C-7th page.
SAFE DEPosrr-7th page.
THE TRADEs-7th page.
TURKISH BATHs-6th rage.
UHDERTAKERs, &c.-Sth page.
WANTED (Helpl-Sth page.
WANTED (Situations) Sth page.
WANTED (Housesl-sth page.
WANTED (Miscelaneous)-Sthp page.
W~OD AND COAI-7th page.
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kilograms to The Star:
LOSS OF LIFE ON THE RAIL.
HANLAN--ROSS ROWING MATCH
CONTINUED AGITATION IN. IRELAND.


wRECKAGE SUPPOSED TO BELONG To THE CITY OF
BArH-ROUGH VOYAGE OF THE CASPIAN.
ST JOHNS. N. F., December 19-The steamer
Caspian which arrived here from Liverpool yes-
terday afternoon was four days over time, hay
ing encountered heavy westerly gales during
two-thirds of the voyage. An hour after leay-
Ing port seaman fell from the foretop to the
deck and was instantly killed. The Caspian
leaves for Halifax and Baltimore tonight The
barque Helen Isabel from Trapani passed a
quantity of wreckage supposed to belong to
Bath CITY
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Mrs. LinCeIn'S Health.

The published statement that Mrs. Lincoln has
lost the use of her eyes is untrue. Dr.. Lewis
A. Sayre, who has been her physician ever since
her return from Europe a year ago last Septem-
Der. told Herald reporter yesterday that her
eyes had been growing seasibly weaker for
some time past, and that he had determined to
call in as consulting physicians the oculists Drs.
G. r. A@new and Herman Knapp. That she has
been accustomed to sitting in a dark room for
some time and having had her letters written
recently by an attendant has doubtless led to
tiiis erroneous published statement She is
now stopping at water cure establishment in
10Th street. where she has been for the past
four months. severe fall was the cause Of
her present ailments from the effects of which
fall she is still weak much SO that she requires
help in getting up and da.yn stairs. She is un-
derSoing electrical treatment with very good
results. She can read. but reads very little.
do you think She will lose her eyesight!'
THAT can't say. 1t is to take every possible
precaution against such a calamity that have
summoned as consulting physicians Drs. Agnew
and Knapp. with whom diseases Of the eye are
a speciaity."-N. !. Etratd1o-ddy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

KENTUCKY .'M00NsHlNERs' SENTENCED.--IB
the United States court at CoyinstoD. KY.
there were sentenced lhst week forty-tive
.meOnshiners.n These men al! pleaded guilty.
They were brought from ieifcta parts of Ken
tucky. chiefly from the wild mountain regions
of the east and southeast. Some of them are
occasional makers OF crooked whiskey, others
are dealers IN 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

MONTREAL. Dec. 19-Thc total amount of in
surance on Morland. Watson & Co.'S. rolling
mills which We're burned down last evening, is
S32. 600.
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Drowned While Skating.

WORCESTER. Mass. December l9.-Tw0 sons
of Robert Berth, in Holden, We're drowned
yesterday While skating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

A man representing hmself to be a brutcr I'M
law Of Gen. BENJAMIN +. Butler was arrested
and lodged in Jail at Ellicott City. Md, Satur-
day. He is six feet tall aid forty years Of age
1t is thought he is the fugitive who escaped
from Spring Groye tew weeks ago.
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Fatally Shot.

DENVER. COL, December ia dispatch to
the Republican from Maysville says: 'R. Z. Pip
pin, foreman Of the Columbus stamp mill at
Junction City, was yesterday afternoon fatally
shot by the Buck brothers. The deed was With
out proyocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

RANGE OF THE THrRMoMETER.-The following are
the readings OF tile thermometer at the Signal Ofice
PM. SOC DEG. Maximum. 5al deg. minimum,
31.2 deg,
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,rhe Hanlau.Ross Match.

TORONTO, December 19.-In reply to Ross
telegram of Saturday. Hanlan says he will in
crease his forfeit to $500 to-day. and will agree
to row Ross on Tuesday, June 20, over course
to be agreed upon one month before the day of
the race. He also agrees that in the event of no
mutual decision being reached regarding the
course. the stakeholder shall name the same,
and that twO-thiris of any profits accruing from
the race-that is from railroad and steamboat
receipts etc.-shall 60 to the winner, and one
third to the loser. He would further like. if
Ross is willing, TO increase the stakes from
81 900 to So 0C0 side.
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Current Events and Topics Abroad.

PROSECUTION GROWING our OF THE RousroN
Libel. SUIT.
LONDON, December l9.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Daily Nears says The EotYepnent is
to be prosecuted for reporting the libel ease of
NJ. ROustan against NJ. ROchefort OF the mtd,a-
sa9eGnt, more fully than allowed bv law. This ia
to prevent publication ofthe speech of N. Roche
forts counsel in the case of NJ Challemcl Lacour
against NJ. ROchefOrt before the correction at
tribunal, the hearing Of which is fixed for Thurs
day next. 1t it considered certain that the tri :
bunal, through subserviency to the government,
will condemn NJ. Rochefort.
STILL HARPING ON Mr.. BLAINE's LETTER.
The Manchester Guardian joins i'm the general
ton to Minister Lowell regarding the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. All the type and machinery of
the United Ireland have been forwarded to Lon
don. where the paper is to be printed.
NO REWARD FOR THE EaRL's STOLEN BODY.
LONDON, December 19.-The Countess of
Crawford and Ba'carres has announced that she
has determined not to offer a reward for the
restoration of the body Of her husband. the Earl
in order not toereate a precedent and encourage
repetItiOns of such outrages She has requested
her son to pursue the same course.
THE ANT1-RENT ORGANIZATION In IRELAND.
LONDON. December l9.-The Dublin cores
pondent of the Times says: '.The organization
against the payment of rents is becoming still
more formidable. 1t is regarded as a crime Of
as much consequence to 20 into the Land Court
as to pay rent. Lists of persons who have been
served with notices and of those suspected Of
paying rents are posted at the chapels, and at
other places where they are likely to be seen,
and although the police tear them down they
are soon posted again."
SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY LIVES LOST BY THE
VIENNA FIRE.
VIENNA. December ia later official list of
victims Of the theater fire estimates the number
missing at 63O.
THE DISTURBED STATE OF IRELAND.
Cork. December 19.-COnsderabled dissatsfac-
tiOn is felt among the Irish constabuary at the
new movement of the government i'm recruiting
terms OF service have expired. So strong is the
feeling that the men will refuse duty with the
new recruits. and a general strike is appre-
hended. Owing to the disturbed state Of Ire
land Lords DOnough, More and Inchquin will
quit their residences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

THE CONTINGENT FUND investigation COM
mittee met again at half-past ten this morning
and continued the examination of Mr. P,taey.
The Meline report was the basis Of the eXaniina-
ton. and Mr.. Pitney was asked about the
details Of his former Office. the methods of dis
bursting the contingent fund. laws and rules
governing its disbursement, etc. The committee
are still maintaining the strictest sccresy. but
state that all tie proceedings will eventually be
printed. They say they do not want to s:i,irch
anybody's character or be the means
of doing SO by permitting er pas1e testi-
mony to go out. The committee took
recess ut noon until halfpast l2 O'clock
The committee inquired particularly about The
laws governing the disbursement of the contin-
gent fand and whether these laws had been
Violated There Is report current that Mr..
Pitrey is giving the committee the benefit uf all
the information he possesses in regard TO the
alleged crooked transactions in the Treasury.
Said a party-who is in a position to ku1w
whereof he speaks-to STAR reporter this
morning: ''Ptney is telling plain, straightfor-
ward story. He testifes freely. He has. In
fact, turned states evidence
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THE PRESIDENT will go to New York for
short visit next week. He will not make any
further Cabinet appointments until after the
congressional holiday recess. Gen. James will
remain at the head of the Post Office depart
ment until his successor is appointed.
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Washington News and Gossip.

INVESTIGATING BEER.-Commissione Raum,
IN making an investigation as to the purity of
beer brewed in this country, cannot enter into
chemical analysis of the drink manufactured.
but will examine the books of the brewers to
find out what things they use in their business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

MOVEMENTS OF U. S. NAVAL VEssEIs.-The
Kearsage arrived at New Orleans December 18th
The Tallapoosa arrived at the navy yard, Nor
folk December Eth.
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Death from n SpitZ Dog Rite.
CHICAGO December 19.--Peter Zerbes aged
3d. was bitten by SpitZ dog seven weeks ago.
and died of hydrophObia. at his residence in this
city yesterday.
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NAVAL ORDERs.-The following officers have
been ordered to the Enterprise, January 10th
next: Lieuts. J. C. Rich and j. w. Miller:
Masters NJ. A. Shufeldt and w. E. Whitfield; En-
signs w. j. Harrnum and N. j. l.. T. Halpine;
Midshipmen r. F. Lopez, Edward Lloyd, w. J.
Sears, and K. o. Bitter; Passed Assistant Pay
master S. ID. Hurlburt, Chief Engineer E. De
Vaiin. and Cadet Engineers A. MUritZ and g. w.
McElroy; Passed Assistant Engineer j. L. Harr-
mum as assistant to coal Inspector at Phiadel-
phia; Cadet Engineer Robert Griffin to the Ten
| nessee; Cadet Engineer W. NJ. Mcfarland to ex-
animation; Carpenter j. p. Carter to the Boston
navy yard; Passed Assistant Surgeon A. g.
Cabell to the PalOs. Asatic station; Midshpmcn
l.. o. Garrett and RIP. Schwern to the training
ship New Hampshire Passed Assistant Engi-
neer +. C. Dale from the Pal0s and ordered
home; Passed Assistant Engineer c. J. Ha5ig-
hurst to tine Enterprise 10th January; Surgeon
NJ c. brennan to tine Enterprise 10th of Janu-
AIRY.
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SECRETARY FRElINGHrYSEN this morning
took the oath of office at the State department.
He was sworn in by Justice Bradley, Of the
Supreme Court. EX-Secretary Blaine spent the
forenoon in making bis final official preparations
for leaving the department. This afternoon, at
o'clock, Mr.. Blaine formally turned over to
Secretary Frelinghuysen the affairs of the State
department. If the Senate to-day confirms
Judge Bancroft as First Assistant Secretary of
State. Mr.. Hit will turn over that Office to the
new appOntce and leave the city Tomorrow
He will go to New York first, where he will
remain a short time and then go to his home in
Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

DULL Day AT THE WHITE HOUsE.-To-day was
very dull around the White House. Not dele
cation marred the scene. With the exception
of the presence of Congressman and few sight
seers the corridors and halls were empty. The
doorkeepers had an easy time Of it, and
Charley" LGfier, who keeps the immediate
presidential oak, was figuratively swinging on
the gate. Secretary Frelinghuysen was the
only Cabinet caller Among the members of
Congress who saw the President were Senat ors
Dawes. Conger and Blair and Representatives
Robson. Moore, Upson, Dibrell, Smith On. Y.)'
Jacobs Van Horn, Atherton Hammond, Houck
and Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

SECRETARY HUNT NOT TO GO ON THE Court OF
CLAIMS BENCH.-It was stated upon authority
by THE STAR some days ago that Secretary Hunt
would not return to the Court of Claims. Since
that anthorltive announcement and the appoint
ment OF Bancroft Davis from the Court of Claims
to the position of First Assistant Secretary of
State. the report has again been started that
Secretary Hunt would resume a seat on the
Court OF Claims bench. In view of the fact it
can be again authOrtatively announced that no
offer OF a position in the Court of Claims has
been made to Secretary Hunt. and that if it
were made there would be refusal on his part
to acceptit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

REMARKABLE YEAR.-It is remarked upon
as singular coincidence. in view of their long
protracted hostility to each other, that Messrs.
Conkling and Blaine. who seven months ago
held two OF the prOudest positions in the land
are both at present out of public life. No year
in the history of our country has surpassed In
dramatic events and situations the year 1881
none in time of peace has equaled it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

INTEREST ON DISTRICT AND GOVERNMENT
BOSDs.-Treasurer Gillfilian to-day made reaui-
sitOn on the Secretary of the Treasury for $211- :
121 to pay the interest due January first. next
on the bonded debt of the District
Of Columbia, and United States interest
on the four per cents, the Pacific railroad bonds
and the skies continued at 311a per cent. The
preparation of checks to pay this interest in
wolves good deal Of pen scratching. Messrs
Williams and Gibson, OF the cash room, are
busy at work signing checks by deputy for the
u S. Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

Mr.. Neal. Of Ohio, has prepared a bill to pro-
vide for the reclamation Of the marshes in the
harbors of Washington and Georgetown. It
provides for the appropriation of one million
dollars to be expended under the Secretary of
war for the establishment of the harbor lines of
the two cities along the Potomac river front for
the reclamation of the marshes, and for the con
structiOn of such works as may be necessary or
incident to such reclamation.
The second section instructs the Secretary of
War to cause to be made an examination of the
water fronts to determine upon plan for the
improvements, which is to be filed i'm the office of
the Chief of Engineers, and recorded i'm the land
records of the District. Each section plan shall
snow the distance of the adopted harbOr lines
from high water mark on the existing shore.
the boundaries and extent of land known not to
be property of the United States and living be-
tween said harbor line and the said high water
mark. and in the city of Washington the land
boundary OF water street where, in the opinion of
tne BOARD. such street is advisable, and the
width of said street. ProUided. That authority
ana permission are hereby granted to take i'm
mediate possession of and use for said harbor
Improvement, including Water street, so much
as may be necessary of the streets. avenues and
public reservations adjoining said navigable
streams of the shores which has been acquired
by the United States. and of the lands covered
by nigh tide water which were ceded to the
United States by Maryland for public purposes
The third section provides for the cOndemna-
tod of land not found to be the property of the
United States
The fourth section provides for the giving of
public notice for four weeks to all persons who
have claim TO the land not found to belong to
the United States. This to he filed within two
months after the date of first publication other
wise such claims to be barred. If the Secretary
of War and the claimants agree on the amount,
compensation shall be made. If they not agree.
then jury OF condemnation is to be summoned
by the marshal.
SENATOR RANSOM SAYS
his committee on Potomac flats Improvement
are now waiting for tie engineers to submit
their report of the survey, plans. etc. That the
engineers are pushing their work, and as soon
as their report is in the committee will proceed
diligently to do their duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

T<E. sCHEEI. Teacher of PIANO, ORGAN and
Os VOCAL MUSIC. Particular attention Il begin
0efe, vel those wishing be qualified for Per-
turner's c. Teacheys ..34 l2,e str-e. nsTtbwcSt.
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CAPTURE OF THIEF WITH A Cooked PISTOL
IN His HAND.-Joseph Robinson coIored. was
tried in the Police Court to-day for the larceny
of SIX chairs from the National Fair Association,
and also for carrying concealed weapons Ca pis-
tO). Edward Gibson, colored. testified that he
is employed by the association to look out for
the property at the fair grounds, and last Satur-
day night he received information that man
had stolen some chairs from the grand stand.
and he started down the road to find him, and
on coming up with the defendant he noticed
that he had six chairs on his shoulders and arms,
and cooked revolver in his hand. Witness did
not tell the prisoner who he was after seeing the
revolver, but walked along with him for short
distance, when the prisoner asked him to lower
the hammer of the pistol, and when he got pos
session Of the pistol he told the man with the
chairs that he was his prisoner. and made him
march back with the chairs on his shoulder to
the house OF Mr.. Geo. W. Johnson, who is SUPER
tendent of ne grounds, and an officer was sent
for and the prisoner was locked up. He was
sentenced to six months in jail for the larceny,
and sentence Was suspended In the concealed
weapon case.
LOOKING FOR THE MISSING PENSION CLERK
The Pension Office clerk. JnO. +. alias J. Edwin
J. Sullivan. who is wanted by the police author
tiles to answer the charge OF using official en-
Velopes for private purposes, and who gave
bonds for his appearance and then disappeared
has net yet been found, although an officer Of
the police court has been looking for him for
several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

E-E Ho'4'DA1 oooDS'
large assortment of Fancy Porcelain and Duplex
Lamps, Portables and Fancy Shade Paper Shades
Magnificent Display of Gas Fixtures.
T.. F. BROOKS.
d17 Corcoran Rnildno
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THE TRIAL OF CUITEAU,
JURORS WIFE DEAD.
PosrPoSEMeMr UNTIL WEDNESDAY.

PROCEEDINGS IN COURT 10 DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

THE SILVER DOLLARS During the week end
ing Saturday last. the Treasury put in circua-
tion S4iS S95 standard silver dollars. the same
figures for the corresponding week Of last year
S41S. 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

PERs0NAI.-Gen. F.. M. McCook. of Colorado
is at Wormleys.- ys.-Representative Deuster. who
has been in Europe for several months past, has
arrived in Washington after tempestuous
ocean passage of nearly thirty days.-kng
Alfonso will to-day give audience to Hon. Ham
nibal Hamlin, our new minister to Spain.-EX-
AttOrney-General Black is in town for week or
ten days staying at the Ebbtt.--SenatOrs Jones
of Nevada. Plumb and Window and Representa-
tive Scoville were in New York yesterday
Ex-Coilector Murphy called at the internal rev.
enue bureau to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

BuRGLARY.-T residence of. NJ. A. Spotts-
ford, on | street, between North Capitol and LIST
streets.w entered by thieves last Friday night.
who carried Off some clothing and silverware
from the window shutters, and then raising the
window
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-19

FRpa NOTICE.-THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
- the CAPITOL. NORTH 0 ST AND Nv RAIL
WAY CO. have declared dividend of eighty per
snare payable on and after January Sd, 1882 at the
office of the COMPANY. - - ~
Books for the transfer of stock viii he closed from the
29th day OF December 1884, to the I'd day of January
1882, inclusi
CHARLES WHITE, President
RORT. S. CHEW, Secretary and Treasurer d15-St
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SENATOR JOHNSTON SAYS the statement pub
lishcd to the effect that he had sent Malone
word that he (Johnston was willing for him to
go ahead and to turn Executive Clerk Peyton
of the Senate out of office. is entirely untrue
and without any foundation whatever.