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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-10

Upon tho principle tia: tho d9yiI mus; bc
faught with fro W, still believe that tho proper
c1uEs, for tho democrats ia tho Saaate 10 ?urr
sac With reference to the cor ilc: now il pro
gross between the President and tho ConkHuG.
ties is for them 10 taro9 their weight 10 is7ur
Of the latter, that - provided the President:
does not rolouoco h!s Mahoni:m. II &c gives
them promises 70 siiGt clfcc: thoic GUS, is car
and they should supper hi.a by al nlcsus; Eu:
if not, and bo sill! persists il his iatlatior, :!o.
clAred 80 recently Us last wetk, o. giving tj.s
whole ir Il 1enc, OF tho ADMINISTRATION tc Gca3
raj Mahonc. they ahoul3 supper: Sir. Conklif 6
to map, because By 50 d5iag they will Grip
plo the enemy capable ot Goiag them the create.
harm. II is vtry Gosi!sbil tGat NV Y5ik
should be q democratic State IN 1854. tui it is
Of vastly moro importance not only tc the people
of this State but to those Of tho en!ire South
that Virginia should be democratic 10 1851.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-10

The fight cow 10 pfo2ress ia the radical camp
is amusing to all impartial spectators. but espo'
CHILLY 30 to the democrats. wio SEQ thereto stst
while the radicsl5 profess 10 DO so much 10 iarot
Of strong c,nlral government and CT spe!iif g
nation with big II. q large portion CT them Hra
suoh States rights MEG wlon it suits their 10.
terests TO be 80. that they evan,deGy the pf.n! .
dent his constitutional rigit Of appointing iao
officers of tho government, and also Gyscr. tie.
ths customs colleot9r Of New \ DIX at w6cI e; J
nearly I'll Tho imports ior the entire c,na'ry' cro
received, is nero local otfi,ir AID shaG! .;
appointed by the Senatorial representatives. .:
the State OF New y o,k, AID not by tho r:csi-
dent OF tho United States. TIE wotds igo .n.:
consistency havo long since been "elImlasied
from the radical vocabulary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-10

q GhlCULrURAL SAILED tons Agt
CA cultural Salt in store and for sale BY.
w. a. SMOOT
my10-6w Shoots Wharf
nRANGE5 and LEMONS inst reeeivea o.
~ [ap22l j. 9. MILBURNIl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-10

", +. & Z. RAILwAY.-At meeting {:
The Wheeling, ri!!aburg and Baltimore r Il.
Co, (ta,o ucmpGeld) hold Thursday in Wash
iug:ou. Pa, :bc following named persons were
!! cltc:.d. viz: President, j. B. Washington
D.1ec.org-W. ". Smith. VIM. Workman, h.
NJ. Dou3au aud W. G. King Of Washington.
Pc, and VIA. kaysor aud A. Maddisoo. of
BsIlimorc. ". ". Sn,i,h Was TO elected Seq
rotary. and ". H. Ij,ns, Treasurer Tho
ether cGaa-5 were Tcac!ec!ed with tho tx,aption
that Col. g. r Johnston Ea= elected Master
of Road, il r!:ca Ct Mr.. John Efadshaw,
rosigood, and N.. Jos. l., KIRK az Assistant.
Auditor. tax ) he clica Of hir. Sehercs. VITO
also resig5eG.
Another sud the last o! tbs Iurg peaiipg and
important suits in the u. 4. Court for TIN
Western Dislrc: Of Virginia. now 10 session in
isrrisonburg, involving the title TO large
body OF land, was decided yesterday. 1t wss a
suit Of Emily HoIliDsssoith, Of Philadelphis,
plaintiff, sga!cst the hairs Of Jonas and j acob
Blasscr, detendaa;e. oDd was decided 10 favor
Il the psiuiiH, with the exception to the title
to ] 50 acres nj tie lard claimed IodGr 81 cider
warrant of 1898 By Mrs. Peter Paul. Alotbes
suit Tor lsrge ares Of the laod CLAIMED by tho
Royal Lsnl Conpnp OF Virginia was dis
missed, thus Gccidiog that all of the very large
toGias OF Hha. are supposed to bs valuable
mineral lads osined 10 the cults 10 this court
in tho name of Emily Hollingsgorth belonged to
hat lady and her representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-05-10

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET May O.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged ss fol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
The Yorktown Centennial.

SPECIAL INVITATION EXTENDED TO THE DE-
sCENDANTs OF BARON sTEUBEN PREPARA-
TONS FOR THE MILITARY DISPLAY.
Secretary Blaine. on the 30th inst sent long
communication to Minister White at Berlin
saying: II am directed by the President to ten
der through you an invitation to the representa-
tives of Baron Steuben's family in Germany to
attend the celebration guests of the govern
ment of the United States. You will commune
cate the invitation through the imperial min
lister Of foreign affairs and will express to him
the very earnest desire of this government that
it shall be accepted. Those who come as repre-
sentatiyes of Baron Steuben will be assured in
our day OF peace and prosperity of as warm q
welcome as was given to their illustrous kins-
man IN the dark days OF adversely and war.
They will be the hOnOred guests of fifty millions
OF Americans-a vast number of whom have
German blood in their veins and constitute one
OF the most worthy and valuable elements that
make I'D the strength 0fthe republic. Intensely
devoted, with patriotic fidelity to America, they
Yet retain and cherish and transmit the most
afiectionate memories of Fatherland. To these
the visit OF Baron Steuben'S relatives will have
something of the revival of family ties. while to
all Americans. of whatever origin. the presence
OF German guests will afford fitting opportunity
OF teStlfying their respect for that great country
within whose limits are included SO much of
human grandeur and human progress"
The governor of New Hampshire and staff, &C
companed by three companies of state militia;
the governor of Connecticut, members of the
Legislature. and six companies of the First Con-
necticut Volunteers; the governor of Vermont
and four companies of state militia. and the GOV
ernor OF Michigan, with six companies. will at
tend the celebration at Yorktown. Col. FORSYTH.
OF the quartermasters department. left for ork-
town on Friday last. Gen. Perry of Gen Han
cocks staff. left for Yorktown on the steamer
Lady of the Lake last night to make proper
preparations for the reception and care Of the
troops Of the REGULAR arnv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Washington News and Gossip.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN PATTBRsON.-Captain Car
Isle p. Patterson, Superintendent Of the Coast
and GeOdetic Surveys. whose serious illness has
been reported i'm THE STAR died yesterday after
noon at his residence at Brentwood. He was
stricken with para ysis on Sunday, the 9Th inst.
His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
at two O'Clock, from his late residence. The
friends of the family, and members of the Coast
and GeOdetic Survey. will assemble at one
O'Clock at st. Johns church. and proceed to the
house in carriages. Captain Patterson was the
son Of the late Commodore ID. I. Patterson and
was born at ShiedsborOugh. Bay st. Louis La
August "a. 1916. He appointed mdship-
man i'm the navy in 1880. In 1888 he graduated
at Georgetown College. Kentucky. and was as
signed to TIE Coast Survey. where he served
three years after which he again went to sea-
He re-entered the Coast Survey service in 1S45
In 1919 he accepted the command of the Pacific
steamship Oregon. and in 1851 he was trans
ferred to the command of the Golden Gate. of
the same line, continuing in the service until
1853 In 1861 he was appointed photographic
inspector OF the Coast Survey, and in 1874
superintendent of the Coast Survey. to succeed
Professor Benjamin Pierce. which position he
still holds. He was a brother of Admiral Thos.
Patterson.
PENSION OFFICE CHIEFs-COmmission of
Pensions Dudley has appointed Col. F. D.
Stevenson. of Illinois; Capt. L. E. Dickey, Of
Maine; John Comstock of New York and
Fred. Mack. of Vermont as chiefs of the
divisions which will he the result of the con-
solidatiOn of the nine adjudicating divisions
now being effected.
The SIGNAL SERVICE IN THE COTTON BELT.
The chief signal officer has issued an order es-
tablisting plan of observations and reports for
the benefit of the cotton producing interests.
This order locates stations for observations gen.
orally on the railroad lines, where the Observa-
tons of temperature and rain fall will be made
and sent direct to the sub-centers for the cOllec-
ton OF reports. The cotton growing region is
dividing into districts, the districts embracing
the territory adjacent to the more important
cities Several districts will be grouped together
In one division. Observations will be made at
the stations at pm. local time. Each district
has its sub-center. and each division its main
center. The observer at each main center will
send reports collected by him to the other main
centers. Bulletins of the reports received will
be prepared at each sub-center and posted at
the cotton exchanges and other authorized
places where they will most benefit the general
publlc. Provision is also made for supple
mentary weekly interchange of reports 10y mail
between the Sub-centerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Changes Of Stations of Jesuit Fathers.

TRANSFERS OF PASTORS, SCHOLARSHIPS ETC
The following important changes i'm the WASH
ington and Georgetown branch of the Jesuit
order are announced: Rev. S. A. Kelly. S. j., of
st. Aloysius, this city. succeeds Rev A. +.
Clamp 5. j.. as pastor Of Trinity Catholic
Church. Georgetown; Rev. James NOonan. s j..
OF Providence, Z. L., takes Father kelys place
at st. Aloysius. Rev. F. Casey, S. j., assistant
pastor under Father Kelly goes to Georgetown
College. as does also Rev. JAS McHugh, s. j.,
late of st. Al0ysius. Father Casey successor is
Rev. Patrick Toner, S. j., of Woodstock. Changes
nave taken place also in the faculty OF Gonzaga
College, three Of the schoastics-Messrs. Nc
Guirk. Brady and Judge-beng succeeded by
yOnng men from Woodstock. Rev. Fathers
FOrhan and OConnell. the latter lately ordained
will be among the professors OF this institution
during the coming scholastic year.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE THREE CARD MONTE
MEN.-Mr. Louis D. MargOni. of Pensacola, Fla
was fecced out Of SIS Saturday by three-card
monte men. Desiring to see something of the
city he took walk towards the Capitol Near
the grounds he met q young man who told him
that the building wonId not be opened until 10
o'clock; and after further conversation his new
found friend invited him to take stroll towards
the arsenal grounds. A row in z boat to Cics-
bor0 was suggested TO see Sitting Bull and Spot
ted Tail and other celebrated chiefs who were
kept there BY the government There the Ken
lucky dr0yer met them, and the constable turned
up to interrupt the exciting game Of three-card
mOnfa. The drOyer escaped with III. Mnrxonis
money. The case was rcpoEted 70 the police-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Felled With an Iron Bar.

A NAN SERIOUSLY. PERHAPS FATALLY, INJURED.
Yesterday dispute arose at the National
Fair Grounds between two colored men en-
plOyed there named Henry Warren and Samuel
Anderson, which eliminated into an affray. in
which Warren struck Anderson on the head with
bar of iron, Telling him. He remained in
sensible. lying on pile of straw for some time.
when his brother took horse and buggy. and
Fastening to Police headquarters. reported the
facts to Capt. Vernon. asking that the police
ambulance be sent for his removal to the hos
pital. which was done. Capt. Vernon also tele-
Craphed to Lieut.. johnson, at the secOni nre
cinct, to send two mounted men to assist in his
prompt removal and for the arrest of the assail-
ant. Warren was taken into custody and
lodged in the station house. and this morning
was committed by Judge Bundy to await the
injuries Of Anderson, who is reported in a bad
way and not likely to recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Capt. Hoveate Under Arrest.

AN ALLEGED ENLIGHTENMENT OF OVER $4,000
OF SIGNAL SERVICE FUNDS.
telegram from Detroit. Mich. last evening,
says: Capt. Henry W. Howgate. well-knOwn as
resident of Washington, and an eX-Oflicer of
the Signal Service department. and who has
recently gained wide notOriety by his connection
with Treasury girl scandal in Washington,
was arrested at Mount Clemens. Mich, sum-
mer resort near that city. to-day on a warrant
charging him with ENLIGHTENMENT from the GOV
eminent to the amount of more than $4,000
while he was disbursing officer in the Signal
Service department. 1t is charged that during
1879 Capt. Howgate filled out vouchers pur-
porting to be for telegraphing bills but which
were fraudulent, several times; once to
the amount of $4,000, and at other
times for 81 500. for $4,000, one for Sl2, 100,
altogether $40, 800. Special Agent A. B. New
comb, who has been working up the case. saws
it is probable many similar amounts will be
discovered, as the investigation covers only
short time, and there is yet much ground to go
over. When interviewed on the subject to-day
the captain appeared to take his arrest cOOlly,
and said he could easily explain matters when
the time came. He was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Graves and waived
examination and left for Washington tonight
His wife is with him. He has been at Mount
Clemens under treatment for sciatica At the
time of his arrest he was in a very precarious
condition. He is Michigan man, having at
one time been postmaster at Rome, Mich.
before the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
nRIvER's sgMMEE GARDEN CONCERTS

nRIVER'S SUMMER GARDEN CONCERTS.
H. NEW ATTRACTIONS.
Mr.. Frank Lewis, motto SINGER: Mile Minneta
Thomas, Soprano; NJ. f. ". Anderson, tenor; Mr..
Geo. H. French. baritone. Mr. Harry Mullen. the
swell 1risllman Mr.. George kaine the jolly Dutclan
the favorite instrumental solosts and the Marine Band
No charge for Admission Great success OF the mid
day Lunch at popular prices. ala
SCRIBNER'S BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE. EX
- CHANGE AND RIDING SCHOOL,
Talmade-e Hall (9i feet> 92s street northwest
on Ground Floor. Sole Agency for English Bicycles
and Trlcycles Any style (ether English or Ameri-
cam furnished. hand Machines for sale Cheap
y2s VIM. c. SCRIBNER Proprietor.
WASHINGTON NATATORIUM Z Street between
w 6th and 1th.-Open EVERY FORENOON FOR
LADIES' and EVERY Al TERNOON AND EVENING
FOR GENTLEMEN. Male and Female Teachers ready
at all hours To give instruction swimming. Adns-
fion % cents. je4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

BUSINESS on THE RIVER FR0NT.-Harougs
master J. r. Sutton reports arrivals 1t tho
wliarvcs a follows Barkentine Nign0n, Caqt.
Keen. 500 tons Ice for Great Fnlls lee C0mponH
schooner Four Stst@s, Gray, wood for Dof1S
schooner Bee, Heaxu, coal for Clarke Z Giv1nI
Schooner Renyos0p, 02l 600 laths to Hasweal-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

were unable to sustain life by enemata So also
in the case of ex-senator Morton.
At noon Justice Harlan, of the US. Supreme
Court, was q caller at the White House.
Official Bulletin-12:3O pm.
THE PATIENT NOT YET RALLIED FROM YESTER-
DAYS PROsTRATION.
The President has been tranquil, and has not
yet rallied from the prostration of yesterday
afternoon as much as was hoped. The enemata
administered are, however. still retained.
At present his pulse is ia; temperature, 9S.3;
respiration Is.
ID. w. BLISS. J. r BARNES
j. j. WOODWARD. ROBT. REYBURN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

TUE LoAfERs IN FRONT or THE POLICE CouRr.
In the Police Court this morning Judge Bundy
gave directions to Officer Hardin. the door
keeper. to keep the crowd from In front of the
court mouse aud particularly when the prisoners
are being put in the van, a. there have been
bitter complaints made by the residents I'm the
neighborhood about the crowd that congregate
there every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

FATALLY BURNED.-Yesterday afternoon, as
several colOred Children were playing in the
yard of No. go street northeast, one of them.
Rose Kenny. aged seven years, suggested max
ing fire for fun. She procured some matches.
and while in the act of touching Off the pile her
dress took fire and in an instant her clothing
was in full blaze and she was badly burned.
She was taken into the house and Dr. Suddarth
summoned. After lingering in great agony for
nearly four hours she died.
How CRANK WAS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
able OF a commOtiOn was raised about 23O yes
terday afternoon, by the arrest of a crazy
drunken man. who was pursuing another crazy
man, whom he charged with being the murderer
Of the Fisher children. Officer Connell went
out TO arrest crank No. !. who resisted him and
Mr.. Richard f. Weldon, driver of the police am
bulance, ran out and caught him IN in his arms
as if ne was doll baby, aud carried him To eod.
quarters and up the steps into the sapfary ofiica
and SET nm down In chair The mans under
jaw fell, and he was so amazed that if w.s a
long time before he could speak He rave his
name as John 0'Neiil. and said he was a detec-
tive officer. but that he never saw an arrest
made in that way.
FIRE THIS MORNING-About $50 O'clock +h;s
morning an alarm was turned in from box AZ Inv
Officer Aldridge. for a fire in two frame houses
on N street, between Delaware avenue and I'd
street southwest, owned by Mrs. Margaret
Kemp. and occupied by George Jordan and
Sarah Dougherty; damage about $3.50. house
on Delaware avenue, near NJ street. was
damaged to the extent Of s25 The house was
owned by Henry Dugan. The fire originated
from kitchen stove in Jordan's apartments
town, Nd, has partaken no food for thirty-eight
days. He takes small swallows of water and
though very weak. says he has no desire for food.
and until he has he will not cat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Murdered for $50.

DENVER COL, August 16-Manuel Cordova
was murdered on Saturday near Las Anmas.
COL; 10y one Sanchez, who committed the deed
to obtain $50 which the victim was supposed to
have in his pocket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

The anxious feeling that prevailed last night
regarding the condition OF the President was
somewhat relieved by the reports from
the sick room this morning, which, in
stead of indicating a continuance of the
most alarming symptoms, as it was feared
they would, gave considerable encouragement
to those who are hopefully disposed The MORN
ing bulletin was awaited with great anxiety. 1t
was issued, as usual, at $50 O'clock, and was as
follOwS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
SUMNER RESORTS.

NEW SEASIDE RESORT-DEER ISLE MAINE
o Bssr ao s'e to III. per or week s
% 81 street southeast. Buy tickets via Fall .SE
River Line" To Boston, Boston and Maine" to Decr
Isle. Take wooden clothing. all-6ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
Hen Killed by an Explosion of Nitro Glycerine.

DENVER, COL. August i6.-Advices from Gun
nlson City report that last Thursday. at Caraeo
q Fays mining camp. 2S miles from Gunnson.
TWO men were instantly killed and two fatally
Man%led by an explosion of nitro glycerine
FIVE men were preparing blast when the charge
Oh glycerlne prematurely exploded. l.. Sweeney
was blown into the stream and the body was
not recovered. 1t is supposed to be buried
4nder the rocks thrown up by the explosion
Jesse FreZe (colOred) was instantly killed and
his body badly mangled. Two others. names
unknown, were terribly mangled, and will die.
The other man eScdDpd unhuIt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
The Assassin.
HOW GurrnAu LOOKS AID AcTs-rAKIN0 HIS
KASI IN HR CELL



gentleman Who has seen Guiteau in his cell,
says there Ia nothing to distinguish him from
other prisoners. except the presence of the
guards One Of the Jail guards sits near the
CELL anu soldier is stationed near by where he
can observe the window OF Guiteau's cell. so rs
to prevent any communication with the prisoner
from the outside. or any attempt on the part of
the prisoner to escape that way. The exact loca-
non OF the cell is still kept secret nv the iail
officers. 1t seems to be well understood however.
mat the prisoner Is kept ia the south wing as
the north wing is reserved for petty criminals.
serving out Jail sentences. The appearance of
the cell is not at all inviting. The prisoner. II
is stated. spends most of his time reading living
at lull length on the cot. which is the only piece
oil furniture in the narrow apartment He seems
to love TO take his ease and has his cot so
placed that the light from the mar
row window falls over his shoulder
on the book which he may be reading He shows
no particular nicely about his dress living around
IN MS stocking feet and shirt sleeves without a
collar HIS garments are not very neat in APP
pearance. He looks as though Jail life agreed
Win him, and his physical condition seems TO be
Improving. The wild. half-crazy look which was
notlced when he was arrested seems to have
ielt nun. He talks very composedly and
mas nothing of the braggadOcio criminal about
hin OK all the prisoners in the Jail he is one of
the last who would be picked out as an assassin
while he has an ''uncanny" look. there is moth
ing ABOUT him that seems vicious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

The mon camp meeting 4. NJ. T.. church, at
Irving Park closed this morning with appro-
pirate services, the attendance at the services
being very large After the morning service
yesterday. at which Rev. J. 4. Holmes preached.
the sacrament of the Lords Supper was admin
lstered, followed 10y an experience meeting At
3 p. IN. and p. IN. impressive sermons were
preached to Very large congregations, followed
by revival and experience meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16

TINTED STATES HOTEL
u The largest in Atlantic City NJ a
Is open for the SEASON of 81 vA0
THOS CHASE Cashier 1~ S>-3s-A
ID. T. MORGAN Musical Director
BROWN WOELPPER, Proprietors.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-19

Troy Twp-L T Weller, Alva Cooper, Charles
Manley.
Tuscarora-Patriek Mathoney, Svara, James
Lewis.
Ulster-C Rockwell j G Howe ,Chas Vincent
Warren-Cyrus Bowen, d Sleeper, John Nor
ris.
Wes-Morris Shepard, VIM Relyea, VIM John.
Windham-T S Lawrence, Job Shoemaker, Mar
tin Wheaton.
Wimot-Dr Quick Richard Arey, Daniel Eley.
Wyalusng-C Stowell, \ a Frazer, G 9 Smith.
Wysox-M Caswell, Geo Pool, Ross.
The Members of the Executive Committee of the
County Standing Committee appointed by the
Chairman, are:
+. M. TUToN, j. M. ELY,
]. MCPHERSON, JAMES TERRY,
f. +. LYON, w. S. KINNEY,
B. Il. HALE, JAMES MATHER,
A. K. LENT.
The Committee to take into consideration and re-
port at the next County Conventian whether any
change be necessary in the representation at our
county conventions, is:
JOHN n. CALIFF, j. II. SHAW,
GEORGE Brown II. w. THOMAS,
n. w. WALDRoN, MILTON LOOMS,
9. l.. SQUIREs