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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

A CHARGE OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY DISMISSED.-
Sherman EdmOnston and Vim. Lee, cOlOred,
were charged i'm the Police Court to-day, with
highway robbery, in putting an old white man,
Chas j. Wise, in bodily fear Of his life, and TAX
ing from him handkerchief containing IS. Mr..
Wise testified that he lives In West Washington,
and he came over to Washington last Wednes-
day. and lost IS in pennies tied up In hand
kercbief. and these men seen him in Dennis
Collins barr0Om at the corner of 10Th and L
streets, with the money, and about O'Clock in
the afternoon he left the barroom, and these men
followed him, and Edmonston knocked him
down in the mud, and struck him with q sung
shot and robbed him. There was nothing to
connect Lee with the affair, and he was dis
charged. Officer Burgess, of the fourth pre-
cinct, testified to arresting the defendants, and
finding 80 pennies in the possession Of Edmond
stOn. Witness testified that the old man was
drunk and fell down several times. The court
said the old mans testimony was contradicted,
and he probably fell down and the money rolled
out of his pocket. The court dismissed thecase
and advised Mr.. Wise to keep sober, espec-
tally when he has money on his person.
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Five Ham 3rcd ami Fifty Thousand
Dollars Realized for Over a Million.
the Amouns Origin ally Invested BY
the Great Tragetsiau.

From the n. Y. Herald To-day.
The massive building on the southeast corner
of 9th avenue and 2Sd street. better known as
Booths Theater has af last succumbed TO the
demands OF trade and commerce. For years
past this property. having revertedto the estate
of Cakes Ames-the gentleman who always
placed his money where it could do the most
gOod-has been i'm the market, and yesterday a
contract was actually signed for its transfer to
Mr.. j. Augustus Page. who secured it for $780,
600. The sum of $4,000 was paid
down in cash to bind the contract. The premises
now produce an annual rental OF about S42, 600.
The Booth Theafer building has a frontage
OF 1S1 feet on Esd street and - feet on Oh
avenue, and covers about seven lots in all
When Mr.. Booth. the actor. entered into this
enterprise he paid S36D 900: excavations. 500 oo0
building 500 900; total 81 oso 600. This amount
shows the total cost to the eminent actor. but
unwise investor, when he sunk his entire for
tune in that building Naturally ia due course
OF time, owing TO the default in payment Of
mortgages it reverted TO the original owners
ana the present sale by the Cakes Ames estate
who represent their original owners. finishes up
the history of Booths Theater.
A ROMANCE OF REyERSIoN.
The return of this property into the hands of
Mi. Page is not without a curious interest. IL
appears that about three months before Mr.
Booth was burned out at the Winter Garden
Mr. Page had purchased the lots on the corner
of 23d street and 9th avenue from the Livingston
estate for 100000. He had no imm ediate use
for the property and held it as an Investment
After the fire at the Winter Garden Mr. Booth
went to him and offered for the land S3Gn 900.
which was accepted 10y Mr.. PAGE The history
of the property since that time is familiar to the
public. Messrs. Smith and Ely intend. il moth
ing happens in the meanwhile. to change the
structure into a retail dry goods store after the
LIST OF May. 1882. when the present lease expires.
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worse than a boy with diarrhea. You had
better go home"
Mr. Reed having left the court ROOM DR.. Tai
cost was cross-examined by Mr.. Scoville. The
witness said insanity always proceeded from
diseased brain it was true that the disease
could not always be detected: many insane peo-
pie had died and on pOsr-mOrtem examination
- sign of disease OF the brain cOuld be found
In answering MIR. Corkhl's hypothetical ques-
Ton the witness was asked whether he assumed
tAat the prisoner was honest in his idea that he
was inspired.
81 don't believe he was honestly inspired :"
said the witness.
'.was I dishonesty inspired ?" asked the
prisoner. - either was inspired or wasn't.
That is a matter of fact. The Lord knows
q. And great many people are getting to
Know it,
do you believe that people ever have inspi-
ration ?" asked Mr.. Scoville of the witness.
" Not Of that character" replied the wit
Bess.
'That settles you" said the prisoner. "You
had better send i'm your bin and go home"
The witness said he did not believe that the
prisoner was honest in his statement that he was
inspired
The court, at 1890. took recess for half an
hour.
The Afternoon Session.
When the court was reconyened at one o'clock
the eross-examination of DIR. Talcott was re-
sumed. The witness said he did not think the
prisoner was trying to deceive him when he Wis
tied him at the Jail. He had sometimes thought
that he exaggerated his natural tendencies to
egotism irritablity, and ingratitude in the
courtroom Such exaggerations were not in
consistent with either sanity or insanity.
The Witness shaw Again.
4 DULL DAY IN COURT YESTERDAY CLOSED WITH
AN EXCITING sCENE-MR. sCOyIILE AND GrI-
TEAU ATTEMPT TO INPEACH WITNESS.
The general dullness of the Guiteau trial yes
terday was only redeemed at the very last mo-
meBt of the session. when there was one of the
most exciting scenes of the trial. The proceed
ings were reported briefly In the second edition
OF The STAR last evening. After Dr.. Damon.
the expert, left the stand. the district attor-
uey suggested an adjournment but Welded to
IT. Scovie's request to be allowed to recall at
Gle present time d. Mclean Shaw, the witness
who testified to the conversation in which Gui-
tsAu stated that he would initiate Wilkes Booth.
The witness was greeted by the prisoner with
s'This IL the man who told the lie about Booth.
We have your record, Shaw, over there In New
Jersey. where you were indicted for perjury.
You only got - euss technical quibble."
Mr. ScovflleAKeFe goa erer indicted for per-
Jury3
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Straw Bidders in Trouble,

PHILADELPHIA, May AT noon to-day
Joseph r. Black, business partner of Albert
C. Harmer, member of Congress from the
fifth Pennsylvania, Joseph Funk, J. Black
man and w. r. Carson, who were taken into
custody yesterday for completely in a scheme
to defraud the United States government by
putting In straw bids to secure contracts for
carrying mails, were arraigned for hearing
before United States Commissioner Smith
in the United States court room. The gov
eminent was represented by United States
District Attorney Valentine, while each of
the accused were represented by eminent
members of the Philadelphia bar. A large
number of witnesses were examined and IL
was shown that the bonds had been executed
In Blacks Office in this city. Black made a
statement, In which lie acknowledged that he
was contractor. and that the other people
who had been taken into custody had bid for
him In order that the proper security might
be entered. He further stated that he was
able and perfectly willing 10 indemnify the
government for any loss they might have
sustained. The testimony previous to this
statement was of such conflicting character
as to the completely of Black that the COM
missioner was unable to give decision. in
the matter. Finally, after two hours hear
ing, all the accused were held In 5000 bail
each for further hearing on Monday.
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kilograms in Brief.

The Missouri Penftentiary 1t Jetieson
City had fire on Monday.
Mrs. Garfield Ia seriously Ill.
Schroeder & Co., London, have failed.
Liabilities estimated at $500, 1000.
The Rocky Mountain Brewery, Denver,
burned Tuesday loss, 100000.
The thermometer stood ct S0' In New
York 1t $50 Tuesday afternoon. One sun
stroke.
The Citizens Bank at Atlanta, Ca, has
failed and the rolling mill company sus-
pended in consequence, leaving 450operators
with 5000 due them. ~.
Thomas A. McMorris. Of Colorado, Is ap-
pointed commissioner to accept and ratify
the agreement submitted by the Ute Indians
Of Colorado.
The southern terminus of the Fort Worth
and Denver railroad is secured for the for
mer city. 4.-r
The Supreme Court of Colorado has over
ruled the motions to quash the indictment
against Berry, Meschem and Cline as Access
series liz he Jackson murder.
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EXECUTORS SALE,

Notice is hereby given that, In pursuance Of
der -. the Probate Court, OF the county d, M H-
Lodge Montana Territory, made on this SstS s Oeef
April A. ID. 1881 In the matter of the eststp ~
nela ?. on Deceased the undersigned the p,SsS's.
OF said estate, VIII sell at public auction to tAsSSS
est bidder for cash. currency OF the United Mn
and subject to confirmation ny said Probate Com, y
Friday the 2sh day OF May, 4 d. 1891. at oc"st%%
M, At the front door Of the court house In bs law,
OF Deer Lodge, county OF Deer Lodge, ali The riSs
title and interest and estate of the said Cornell,
DIN. deceased at the time OF her death In and IA N
that piece, parcel or tract of land. situated In h
Lodge county and described a. follows, 10 wI,~r
thu part OF the southwest quarter Of the soutS.
west quarter Of section "a. of township g. aafS n
range-west ana strip Of iar about $50 feet vdp 4
southeast quarter of section 49, of said township Al
Joining FIRST named tract upon the west, and hInv
north of the road leading east of the town Of H.,
Lodge, and being an extension OF Second street "a
saidt own, and constituting the home
stead and premises lately owned and occupied nv C
nelia r. Olin. deceased, and containing IN ara a
about thirty acres. more or less together with dwell
ling house. greenhouse, stables. water right and Al
improvements thereunto belonging
Appraised at $1,000
ADDISON SMITH. lIecatO.
Dated this 25th day of April A. d. 1881. 6SE
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RoBERTsoN's NOMINATION.
The President Refuses to Withdraw 1t.

Tne Fre&tdGnt REFUSES TO Withdraw
NEW YORK, May 5.-Gorham's Washing
ington Republican to-day will say: The re-
markable action of the President yesterday
in Withdrawing all the New York nomina-
tons except that of Collector of Customs at
New York, Is either the first step toward a
recast of all the appointments from that State
or 1t Is an open announcement of unrelent-
ing war upon the two Senators, from that
State. IL Is of too serious nature to be dis
cussed without further information. As .
large number of Senators visited the Presi-
dent yesterday after the adjournment of the
Senate In the interest of harmony, we for
bear any comments until the result can be
ascertained. The situation Is grave one,
and can only be relieved by the President
himself. All Republicans desire to see the
safe deliverynce ofthe party from its present
peril. The President has been urged to
withdraw the nomination of Robertson by
many of the wisest and most moderate Sem
ators. If this fails, 1t will remain for the
caucus to agree either on the rejection or
postpon ement of the nomination.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Republicans
refuse to support the Democratic move for
an executive session to-day, but made it
themselves, showing that they intend to con-
troll business. The Republican plan was up
set by the Presidents coup yesterday, and
there Is no talk Of an adjournment to-day.
All the nominations reported from the com
mittees have been confirmed, but about 100
are yet unreported. Several Republicans
this morning urged the President to with
draw Robertson so as to remove all cause of
trouble and open the way for nominations
In New York satisfactory to all the Republic
nj rnit lxy xaTnoaA To
said he desired harmony, but could not now
after the threats that have been made with
regard TO Robertson.
Conkling said to-day to Garfield Senator
that he was As confident as ever that Robert
son would be rejected. IL Is evident that
large majority Of the Senators support the
administration, and they say that Robertson
will be confirmed within week.
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THE oARrlELp-conxLlNo EMEurE.
How Democratic Senator Regards the situs-

$50" ~&aS~IAtlI 0cuAToE Mexar06 knE H1tu&-
ton.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Star this
evening publishes the following statement of
the views of southwestern Democratic
Senator on the Garfield Conkling controve-
sy, whichis of value as showing how con-
siderable number of Democratic members of
the Senate take issue with the argument re-
Gently put forth by voorhees, and Bayard.
He says: awhile take very little. interest
In the matter, other than so far as 1t affects
or can be used to help the Democratic par
ty, / am clearly of the opinion that 1t Is the
duty of Democratic Senators to sustain
Conkling. There has been a tendency for
years, and 1t continues to grow, for the ex-
ecutive department to encroach upon the
prerogatives of the Legislative branch. 1t
should be stopped. No President ever as
sumed dictatorial course toward the legis-
lative department of our government such
as the present occupant of the White House
has, and should he be sustained there Is no
telling where 1t will stop. l think II is the
policy of the Democrats TO support Conkling
in this fight, because think 1t will be much
TO disrupt the Republican party. We cannot
hope to drive Conkling out of the party, no
matter how often we may crush him. We
may, by helping to defeat Robertson, cause
such q split in the Republican party in New
York as will enable us to carry 1t with ease
In the next election. But. as / said in the
outset, 1t Is no funeral of ours. We have no
favors 10 ask of the administration, and this
cry by some that we must sustain the Presi-
dent In order to get him to pursue concilia-
tory course tow ards the south Is all bosh.
How can he hurt the South !? Each of the
Southern States has its own local government
in the hands of the Democracy. He cannot
interfere in any way with the affairs of a
single State. He cannot at this late day
send military in single Southern State any
more than he couln into one of the New
England States, ann am sick of this cow
ardly and sycophant lie twaddle upon the part
of some of our Southern Senators who are
pusillanimously pandering to the powers
that be. We must in the future pursue a
more Independent and manly course, ask no
political favors of the. administration and
hold ourselves in POSITION to vote as we
please OH all questions, with view at all times
to the best methods of helping to strengthen
our party at the expense of the quarrels of
the Republicans.
Friends of Stanley Matthews who have
made careful canvas of the Senate predict
that he will be confirmed for the Supreme
Bench Tomorrow by handsome majority.
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From tabulated statement published In
the New York Times We fnd the following
list Of star routes In Montana, the rate Of
which has been increased since the original
letting and which figures In among the ss
routes concerning which investigation ID now
being made, etc.
Route SO, 107-Bozeman to Fort Keogh ;
contractor, George II. Plat; distance, S2e
miles; original pay, $4,000; present pay,
$s4,765.
Route 3e,1lS-Helena to Missoula; con-
tractor, T. A. McDevitt; distance, 40 miles;
original pay, se,425 present pay, s1s,7ss.
Route 3e,124-Watson to Deer Lodge
contractor, T. A. McDevitt, distance, l1e
miles; original pay, $4,s2i present pay,
$l4,591.
Route 1876, 2s-Silver Bow to New Chica-
60; contractor, o. J. Salisbury distance,
s. miles, original pay, $2,50o; present pay,
$11,666.
On two of these routes we know, and on
the others we presume, although We are not
advised, daily coaches are run each way.
Taking this Is basis 1t would give the fol-
lowing results:
ROUTES. MILES PER YEAR. PAY PER n.
Bozeman to Keogh,. ..2I $50 .35i
Helena to Missoula. .102, 200 .18}
Watson to Deer Lodge. $3.50 iii
Silver Bow TO N. Ch'gp 62,050 ISL
This, except on the Fort Keogh route, is
less than the usual mileage allowed by the
United States and the Territory for persons
travelling on public business. The service Is
necessary. Whatever crookedness there may
have been In obtaining the increase, we be-
lieve the rate now paid will stand the test of
investigation.
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Ratification OF the Chinese Treaties

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Senate has
ratified the Chinese immigration treaty with
out amendment. The were only four votes
against it. The Chinese commercial treaty
Is now under consideration.
The Senate to-day ratified all five treatie s
that were pending. Two were with China
one to restrict immigration, the other COM
merciaftreaty;. one. with the United Sta ties
of Columbia, one With Morocco, and a treaty
with Italy relating to extradition.
This clears up everything but the nomina-
lions, and the indications are that these will
be acted upon Immediately. All committees
having nominal ions before them will hold
meetings tomorrow morning, and it Is ex-
pected the Judiciary Committee will agree
upon reports on the matter of Pardee and
other judicial nominations.
Senator Edmunds returned here tonight.
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Break on oorham and Rlddieberger's strength


conkling Stands on the Right Of the Senate"
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The event of in
terest to-day was the Republican caucus,
which remained In session about six hours.
Senator Conkling, instead Of going into the
caucus, entered his committee room aud re-
manned there until the caucus sent . request
he would join In its deliberations. A propo-
sal or suggestion TO rule out Robertsonis
case for seton, by agreeing to act only on
nominations to ill existing vacancies, was
speedily discarded, IS such rule would in
clude fully one-half the nominations made.
However, . general discussion arose, partici-
pated in by Blair. Hawley, Frye, Edmunds
and Dawes, and In fact by nearly all pres
ent. The discussion took wide range and
embraced all topics now Of interest to the
Republican party. Much time was con-
sumed in deb ating the policy Of continuing
the fight for the election Of Riddleberger and
Gorham. Some Senators opposed the policy
Of renewing the fight, and several who were
firm friends Of the President declared they
would not join In the fight for Gorhsm and
Riddleberger; that new and more acceptable
nominations would have to bes made to be
made to induce them their former stand.
Conkling made . speech Of over half an
hour, stating his objections to Robertson, i'd
uniting that Arthur and Plat carried his
ultimstum to the President and appealing to
the Republicans to sustain him. He dwelt
more particularly on what he called the
Presidents usurpation and invasion Of the
Senate's rights and privileges, and said II the
Senate did not maintain its rights they would
be taken from that body. Edmunds and
Dawes, II h understood, spoke to that ques-
ton. The caucus adjourned finally without
reaching any conclusion to meet again to
morrow. ....-.s
+. II b certain the Republicans seem to feel
more hops Of avoiding an ugly contest over
this question than several days ago. Senaton
Eaton and McDonald and Judge Parker have
In letters and In person urged the Democrats
TO vote against Robertson, but this had little
effect. To-day's estimate made by
cool-hesded Senators on both sides was
For Conkling, 10 Republicans and and 8
Democrats. These men will apparently
stick 10 him.
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A Royal Wee ding.

VIKHNA, May l0.-The marriage Of Crown
Prince Rudolph of Augustine and Princess
Stephanie Of Belgium was most imposingly
solemnixed nj the church of st. Augustine
to-day. An immense multitude collected in
the streets through which the royal persona
ges drove to church. An hour before the
commencement Of the ceremony the church
was densely crowded by . brilliant and
striking assembly. A fanfare Of trumpets
signalized the arrival Of the cortege at the
church door, where 1t was received by Car
dinal Van Schwarzenberg ut the head Of his
clergy, and their majestixy took seats under
the canopy over throne. The bride and
bridegroom approached the sanctuary rails
where they offered short prayer. After =
brief aAdrss from the Cardinal, the marriage
ceremony was proceeded with. At the mo-
ment the rings were exchanged peals broke
forth from the bells Of the city and artillery
vas fired. At the conclusion Of the ceremo-
ny te desra vas sung, after which the
Hopfbsrg choir executed an old German
march. The newly married pair accompa-
MED BY other royal personazes then returned
to the city palace Of Hopfburg.
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John H. Helms, George II. Swartz, ct al, Ria,
Hickman 1t al, and Cornelius l.. Vawltr. a O.
vs. va
Hiram NJ. Freeman,
To he sold ut SHERIFF. sale nj HclmyiIIa n.
comfy, Montana Territory. at O'Clock D. M staa
day, May the 2sth, A D. Isl NY.
and by virtue of au orders of rxecution. aHae
aooye entitled causes. issued from out tha n.y. ~ a
Court OF the Second Judicial Dis,rict NJ Mpstr1
Territory, IN and Tor Deer Lodge county rho saSaa
ing described property tv-wit- ~ ''' 'oaH,
one II 10Y building. two stories high. cop,.,rt,-
rooms and formerly used as store house Nv ,b
hssa osenasnt Also one BLACK smith shop p
olc all OF said property, lyirg and being in ~. -
OF aeimvilie. Deer Lodre county NJ. T., and wv
upon rs the property of the defendant "''' N's'
Dated this 9th day of May, A. D. 1881.
THOMAS STRANt;, shr,IH
BY Thomas McTague, Under Sheriff ~.
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Probable Collision at Sea.

LONDON, May 10.-A box containing a
patent log and two life buoys all marked
"Bucentaur" have landed 1t Scilly. A large
mast and buoy also marked "Bucentaur"
have come ashore on the west side Of Lizard.
It Is feared the British steamer Bucentaur,
which passed Lizard bound westward on the
sixth, came In collision with the schooner
Alicia, . medicine chest marked "Aiicia"
having been picked up and landed at Scilly
by pilot boat.
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THE Bradlaugh case In the British House
Of Commons Ia an odd one. BradlAugh Is
member-elect from Northampton. It u nee
essary for him to take the usual parliament
airy oath before he Is admitted as . member.
Bradlaush, 1t will be seen, Is perfectly will
ling TO take the oath-in fact, has presented
himself ut the bar OF the House two or three
times Tor the purpose Of taking II, and has
to be put out by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The
trouble 10 Bradlsugh IL m atheist, does not
believe In God, and hence ills not accounted
his oath would have any weight on his con-
science. II appears In England m affirma-
ton ID not admissible. However, 1t b .
grave question II Bradlaugh's oath would
not be a. conscientiously observed ~ that
Of other members. The sanctity Of an oath
ID more In the spirit Of the man who takes 1t
than In the form In which 1t In phrased.