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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18

THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ADDITIONAL
PENSION CLRRKS-In view OF the accumulation
OF work In the Pension office, Congress lust be-
fore its adjournment passed relief measure,
granting the commissioner OF Pensions one
hundred and thirty additional clerks. These
places VIII probably be filled by Secretary Kirk
WOOD next week. Provision must first be made
i91 o2 5ne acc RECOMMENDATION OF so large number Of
clerks. the building now being occupied by the
Pension Office being already crowded.
GENERAL FOSTER, L. S. minister at Russia.
has been notified by President Garfield that no
change in the representative of the United
States at ST. Petersburg Is at present contem-
plated.
THE JEANETTE SEARCH EXPEDITION
board OF officers In session at the Navy depart
ment are arranging for the hitting out OF the
MARY and Helen" for the AarcJlc search expe-
dition, and have decided to summon experienced
men In Arctic yoyaging to hear what they have
to suggest from their experiences. Three or
four whaling men from New Bedford VIII be
asked to appear before the board, and one.
perhaps two, from New York.
ARMY ORDERs-The following named officers
OF the Medical department. (recently appointed)
will report in person to the commanding
generals of the departments designated oppo-
duty: Assistant Surgeon William 81. Arthur,
department Of the Platte; Assistant Surgeon
George E. Bushnell. department or Dakota;
Assistant surgeon Henry p. Birmingham de-
partmnet Of the Missouri; Assistant surgeon
Marlborough c. Wyeth, department of Dakota.
The leave OF absence granted Captain L. 81.
Carpenter, 10th cavalry, is extended eleven
months, with permission to 60 beyond sea,
Leave for five months, from March l, 1851, on
surgeons certificate Of disability, is granted 1st
Lieut.. Palmer Tilton, goth infantry. The leave
granted Colonel +. F. Flint, 18th infantry, Is
extended six months on surgeons certificate OF
disability. Leave fer six months is granted
Captain j. S. McNaught, goth infantry.
WHAT Gov. OaDwAY SAYS ABOUT DAKOTA
GOV. n. G. Ordway, of Dakota Territory, is In
the city. He was appointed more than a year
ago. When he first assumed his duties, he
says. he found the inclination OF the legislature
was to pass regardless OF public policy, bills
involving heavy heavy. appropriations for
court houses, public buildings &c. Nearly all
Of these bills the governor vetoed. At first
this action made him unpopular, but before
the legislature adjourned he was rendered 8
vote Of thanks. The governor says the terri.
tory Is now out OF debt, although some of the
counties have contracted heavy obligations;
that there are 1.20O miles of railroads In the
a@sr,i1ory; @ and tia. It is growing 10 Immigration
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Fire i'm New York.

NEW YORK, March lS.-At an early hour this
morning fire broke out in the store of Lyman
fourth floor OF the building extending from IO2
Chambers street through to 80 Warren street
The flames were extfnguished after they had
done considerable damage, and the water had
soaked through to the lower floors and ruined
much property there, The cause OF the fire Is
not known, but the tenants are all insured.
Tie losses are estimated as follows: Lyman a
CurttsS 5000; SptTU OF ttP Times Sd hoo-
5000; Radway d Co., pat at medicines, I'd
floor, $500; VIM. Nj. Cauid Geil. hardware %
floor. s. 900, besides other small losses
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GENERAL CRooKE DEAD.-General Philip S.
Crooke died of pneumonia after a severe and
protracted illness, at half-past i've O'Clock yes
Y. He enjoyed the reputation for almost a
generation Of being the leading man In Brook
lyD, where he acquired lucrative law prac-
tice. During the war OF the rebellion he was
commissioned as brigadier general, and COM
manding the fifth brigade. second division, for
period OF seven years. He served three months
with his command as volunteer upon the out
break OF the rebellion, and subsequently be-
came prominent as union man In furthering
the equipment Of soldiers for the front.
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Irish Sym pathizers i'm ST. Louis.

SI. I@Otlo, 1foI0u IO..-I NC La1So Iut6IIHg Ia5J
night was addressed by several prominent
Irishmen ard a long series OF resolutions was
adopted vigorously denounctng the attitude of
the English government toward Ireland, the
warm sympathy for the people who are SO
terribly oppressed by British rule. Both houses
OF the Missouri legislature adopted yesterday
resolutions or sympathy with the Irish people
and salute In honor OF st. Patrick was fired
by the adjutant general under instructions
from the legislature
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The weather i'm Canada.

TORONTO. March 1S.-Since yesterday morn
Ing there has been slight increase Ia pressure
oAer Obtai1o and the maritime provinces, and
decrease In Quebec. There was heavy fan OF
rain yesterday afternoon in the neighborhood
Oh Kingston, and during the night rain or snow
Ien at many places on the upper St Law
renee.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March 1S.-The Manchester Guard
iGn, In It's commercial article this morning
says The market Is very ste ady. In some
and the sales are comparatively small. A slight
rally Ia the cotton market and improvement in
the weather had distinct influence In
strengthening the position or Producers, al
ing tle demand.
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Sympathy for Nr. parpeu.

LUNDUN, MarCn lo.-HOn. Jame5 Russell
Lowell, American minister, yesterday received
telegram from the president or the Knights
OF ST. Patrick, at 81. Louis, expressing sympa-
tbs With Mr.. Parnell and requesting sir. Lowell
to forTard the telegram TO Mr.. Parnell. The
steamer Elpis, Which sailed from West Hartle-
pool Oh the 18th inst. for New York has put
into Stfomness. Scotland, with her cargo
ShfffEG
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ST. PATRICKs DAY RIOT AT ALDRRsHoT-A
riot took place yesterday at the camp at Alder
shot among Irish soldiers who were celebrating
st. Patrick's Day, the Catholics and Protest
ants taking sides against each other. The
combatants fought with their belts and side
arms. The guard charged them with the bay
onet, wounding several, They Will be rted by
general court-martial
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Murdered by The Overseer

NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-A dispatch from
Monroe reports that the killing OF Frederick T.
LudeliDg, son OF eX. Chief Justice Ludeling ard
the wounding OF Frank II. DlnKgrave, were
done by W. T. B. Mitchenor, the oyerseer on
Stubbs' plantation, adjoining that of the Lude-
HDgS,
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LU M b E. r;

OUR IMMENSE TRADE SHOWS WHAT
VIM AND PUSH WILL DO. NOTHING
BUT STEADY LOW PRICES, YEAR IN
AND YEAR OUT, WILL CREATE AND
MAINTAIN BUSINESS SUCH AS
OURS. EVERY ADVANTAGE THAT
BUYERS CAN POSSIBLY SEEK IS AS
EURED. LOW PRICES. LARGE STOCK
OF SIX MILLION FEET, AND AN
ARCHITECT TO FURNISH PLANS AND
DRAWINGS FREE OF CHARGE NO
OTHER YARD OFFERS so MANY IN.
JUDGMENTS TO BUYERS
Will EFT & LIBBEY.
6th st. and New York ave-,
Sprague Square,
Yards. n. Liberty Market Square.
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INFECTED RAGS FROM MEx1Co.-Officiai ad-
vices have been received by the government
from Matamoras that tons of infected rags are
being constantly shipped from Mexico to the
United States, destined to large manufactories
where they are ground and used in the manu-
facture OF paper. The matter Is being tnvesd-
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Dead.

NORWICH, CONN, March 1S.-Dr. Charles Os-
good, a prominent citizen Of Norwich, formerly
mayor OF the city and president OF the New
London Northern Railroad company, died this
morning after long Illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18

MARSHAL DOUGLASS will act as marshal until
nis successor is confirmed and qualities. There
is nothing to change the prediction made In The
STAR the other day that he will be his own
successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18
The Senate OFFICES,

THE DEMOCRATS WILL RESIST ANY PRESENT
CHANGE.
The democratic Senators have made up their
minds TO resist to the uttermost any present
change Of Senate officers. They have not yet
agreed upon decided plan of action. but viii
by Monday, when the republicans expect to be
ready TO report their slate OF officers. The
democrats say that as a democratic majority
was elected to the Senate the employCS had
nc Idea of summary discharge, and therefore
made no preparation for it; that many OF
them live long distances from Washington and
justice as Wen as proper regard for them de-
manos that they should be protected from Inn.
mealate discharge. The republicans are
aware OF this determination OF the demo-
Gratis Senator ESmunds absence Will
Deprive the republicans OF quorum
even IL Senator Davis, OF Illinois. votes and
the democrats need only withhold their votes
to prevent action. ON all business except a
change OF officers the democrats say they Will
vote, but that on this one question they Intend
TO Tight 1t out If 1t takes all summer. Ii Is said
On good authority that all the democrats will
stand together.
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Transportation Routes TO the Sesooard-
Messrs- harrison, Cameron (Pa-) Blair Platt
IN. ", Beck, voorhees, and Camden.
JCint committee on public printing-Messrs.
Anthony. Hawley and German.
Joint Committee on E9Tollei Bills-MeSSrs
Piatt OF n. Y, Rollins ano Pugh.
Joint committee on lipF2Ty-Messrs. Sner-
man, Hoar and voorhees,
JOINT Committee On Public Buildings and
Grcunds-Messrs. Roi!i7s, NORTH, Cameron of
Wis, Jones of Fla and Vest
SELECT COMMITTEES.
The following are the select committees
elected on resolution subsequently, offered by
Mr.. Anthony:
Civil SerVice-Messrs. sawyer, Rollins. Dawes.
Hampton and Groome.
Census-Messrs Hale, NORTH, Cameron
wis: McDill Pendleton, Morgan and Harris
Epidemic diseaseS-MeSsrs. Harris. Lamar
Garland, Jonas, Teller, Miller and Sewell.
Nlcaraguan Cla1mS-MeSsTS Davis. OF w. Va
GToome, Johnston, Hawley and Mitchell.
Oh the Erection OF New Library Building
MeSsrS. voorhees, Butler and Morrill,
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The THREE CORNERED FIGHT which has been
waged for q fortnight over the Illinois mar
shalship, is said to have been settled today by
the President deciding to appoint the candidate
urged by Senator John 4. logan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18

Mr.. FRYBs CREDENTIALS were presented In
proper form TO the Senate to-day, and, accom-.
panied by Senator Hale he walked to the Vice
Presidents desk and was sworn in.
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TIE following were to-day appointed inter.
nal revenue storekeepers for the 5Gh district OF
Kentucky: Hugh Mulholland. ir., II. L. D9r
man, II. p. Duncan, J. Brouner, j. d. Seaton
A. B. Mittler, B. Ballard. Henry Harris and W
ii. NewkiTk. w. A. Frederick has bea1 ap
poiLted storekeeper for the 1st district Of Pena
SElYanin.
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POSTMASTER HOLLOWAY. at Indianapolis. Ind :,
came On here just before the Inauguration, and
has been here ever since. He has been trying
to make himself solid for another term He has
not succeeded. James a. Wildman, Of Indiana
will be appointed postmaster at indianapolis.
His nomination viii be sent to the Senate In a
day or two.
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THE GILMORE SUIT AGAINST Ex-SECRBTARY
ScHURz.-District Attorney Corkhil has been
Instructed py the Attorney General to appear
for eX Secretary Schurz In the case against him
oy General c. ID. Gilmore for damages by dis
barring him from practice before the Interior
department.
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FIRST LIEUT.. A. c. KELTON, {. s. M, C.. will
be detached from the marine barracks at League
Island Oh the 23d, and take passage by the next
steamer to relieve 1st Lieut.. F. Scott OF the
command Of the marine guard Of the Alaska at
Panama,
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sTBB EMPEROR OF RUSSIA has sent his grateful
Acknowledgements to the United States govern.
ment for their expressions of sympathy and
friendship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18

The BRITISH REPORT OF AMERICAN HOG DIS.
BAsEs.-Sr Edward Thornton has frankly ad
mitted that the reports by the British consul
at Philadelphia, regarding the hog diseases In
this country, rested upon untruStWorthy infor.
nation, and are exaggerated and erroneous
Min sters Lowell at London, and Noyes al
Paris, have been instructed to make q full eX-
position Of Mr. Crump'5 statements
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CAFBTF, ,RELIABLR-SECU
NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
18th street and New York Avenue.

CUNNINGHAM, the welI-known, reliable
" HATTER, Ii prepared 10 do al kinds OF wofk
IN his line New BLK HATS made to order, and
Old ones reInodeled. Remember The No., 40 ssh
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CAPT. 7. o. SELFRIDGR has just been pro-
NOTED to that grade In the navy. The wheels
OF fortune turn but slowly. Capt. Selfridge
stood at the head OF the first class that gradu-
ated at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He
had charge OF the first three expeditions sent to
is now In charge OF the torpedo station at New
port
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue, s350, ,59o. 10; customs. s944, 545.9l.

THE BOARD OF MANAGERS of the National
Soldiers Homes called on the President to-day.
In body. one OF the members OF the board is
General Mcclellan. He was received with cor
dial welcome by the President. This afternoon
the board lett for Baltimore, where, tonight,
they take the steamer for Fortress Monr Je 10
visit the home at Hampton Roads.
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GENERAL LEW WALLACE, governor OF New
Mexico, has resigned his position and his reslg-
nation has been acceptei by the President.
General L. A. Sheldon, Of Ohio, will be ap-
pointed governor OF New Mexico. General
Sheldon was formerly member OF Congress,
and Is one OF President Garfeld'S most 1ntimat e
fltends. General Wallace will be sent as min
ister to one Of the South American states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-18

PERsoNAL-Senor Don MaIcial Martinez, the
newly appointed Chilean Minister at Washing
ton, arrived at New York from Aspinwall yes
terday.-A complimentary reception was ten
dered ex-senator Hamlin In Bangor last night,
all the public functlOnarleS and prominent
people OF the city were present. and highly
complimentary speeches were made.-It is
remembered now that Wendell Phillips called
some time ago for an assassin In Russia
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Moody and Miss Agnes
Moody, Of Washington, were registered In Nice
on the 9th ult--Mr. James Anthony Froude.
the historian, has gone TO Madeira for his
heaith--General Ord was received With dis
tlhguished honor In the city OF Mexico on the
slh instant.--MisS Kellogg was at Nice, and
Miss Tbursby In Paris. at last accounts.-EX-
Mayor Stokely Is candidate for the position
OF surveyor OF the port OF Philadelphia -EX-
secretary ramsey was registered in New York
last nlght.--lt Is probable that the St Boiolph
Cluo, OF Boston, VIII give ex-Secretary SchurZ
reception during his visit the-e.-Wrs
Mackey's ball in Paris at the close OF last month
was unprecedentedly splendid. Rumor went
that IL cost $40, ,0O0.--Mrs. j. p. Palmer has
gone to New York.-Ex-SenatorW Wtiuan
Pinkney Whyte is TO be invited to a public din
ner by merchants Of Baltimore I'm recopn,fton
OF his efforts TO benefit the commerce OF thar
city.-Mr. Goodwin Smith has proffered s5O0
toward the establishment OF a "refuge" for
tramps In Toronto. Canada, where the labor
test shall be tried.--Dr. A. b. Elliott editor
and proprietor OF the Lans1ngburg Gazette, one
OF the Oldest papers In the state Of New York,
Is IN town for brief stay.
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SECRETARY WINDOWS POLICY AS TO REFUND
ING NOT DETERMINED YET.-1n answer to Jesse
Seligman and James stewart, New York bank
ers in regard to the probability or his selling
100000 600 tours for refunding, Secretary WIN
Com stated that he would not now enter into
nf got1ations on this subject. The policy 10 be
pursued as II CARDS refundlng had not yet been
dsteIminei upon.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-09

CoOPER.-In this city. on the 7th of May. Mrs.
Kate Cooper. daughter OF the late Samuel
Ranck. aged 40 yeats, months and day.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
from her husbands residence. No. 4iS West
King street, on Tuesday afternoon ut O'Clock.
Intermcnt at Lancaster cemetery. 3tl*
STREAKER.-In this city, on the Sth inst,
Benjamin F. Streakcr, in his 66th year.
The relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral, from his late
residence, No. 237 East Walnut street, on
Tuesday afternoon. ut O'Clock. Interment at
Lancaster cemetery. ltd
SPEIDLE.-In this :city, on the Sth Of May,
Augustus Wm.. son OF Abram and Minnie
Spcu!le, aged years, 7mOnths and IL days.
Death has claimed cur darling Gustic,
Set its seal upon his brow
And his eyes that ShOne SO brightly,
Shine in heaven with Jesus now.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
from his parents residence, No. 20 Caroline
street, on Wednesday afternoon, at = O'Clock.
Intermcnt ut Lancaster cemetery. 2td"
LECHLER.-In this city, on the 7th of May.
William Lechlcr, aged Il years, months and
day.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral.
from his late residence, No. 243 East Chestnut
street, on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
Intcrmcnt at Lancaster cemetery. "td*
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Mrs. Fi.zpatrfck' = Funeral.

The obsequies of the late Mrs. B. Fitz,
patrick, whose death on Friday morning
last has been recorded in this paper, Oc-
CURED at the family residence, No. $50
East Orange street, this morning. The at
tendance was one of the largest that has
ever been seen upon any similar occasion
i'm this city, among those present being u
number of relatives and friends of the de-
ceased from abroad. Tho prayers for the
dead were read and final absolution of the
body was performed at the house by Rev.
Father Hickey. of St. Mary's, assisted by
Rev. Fathers Kaul and Christ. of st. An
thongs. this city, and McDermott, of
West Chester. The remains, encased in Il
handsome cloth-covered caskct, with
massive silver mOuntings, lay in the
parlOr and were viewed by hun
dreds of friends, though by special re
quest of the family therc were no floral
offerings. The coffin was borne to the
hearse by half 4 dozen police officers. The
pail bearers were James Stewart, ii. II.
McConomy, NJ. MacGonigle and VIM. NJ.
Slaymaker The immense funeral cOrtcgc
proceeded from the residence to st. Mary S
cemetery. where the burial service was
recited, and the interment made in the
family vault. Throughout, the ObseGuie. );
were marked by sigular sOlemnity that
was in keeping with the unfeigned sorrow
which this death has OccasiOned through
out wide circle Of acquaintanceship aud
the community at large.
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COURT.
A Variety OF Business Transacted.

Court met this morning at 10 O'Clock.
This was the week set apart for the ad-
iourned court, but for want of cases it was
decided to hold no court. 1t met this
morning for the purpose of discharging
such jurors as might come-nOt knowing
that they were not needed-and to hear
current business.
The auditors report in the estate of
Elizabeth NJ. ID. Mullen was presented to
the court on February S, 1881. Exccp-
tions were filed by John A. Mullen and an
appeal was taken to the supreme court,
which appeal is now dismissed. The court
directed that an order be made upon John
moneys of said estate forthwith, according
to the auditors report now confirmed ab-
sOlutcly.
The application for tavern license Of
Samuel A. Croft will be taken up when
quarter sessions court is rec ched i'll argu
ment court week, beginning Monday, May
%.
The license of Peter Lott of tho Sixth
ward was transferred to Christian Mat
tern.
A charter was granted to the Marticville
silver cornet band.
John Moran, plead guilty to being a
tramp. and was sentenced to two months
imprisonment.
Jacob Foutz of COnestoga township
plead guilty to assault and battery upon
Sam'l Mclaughlin, a tax collector, and he
was sentenced to pay a fine of 81 and
costs.
Court adjourned to Monday, May %, at
1Oa m.
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.MARkETN.
Piitladelphi0 Market.


rsiLADKLrHIA, Pa. May 9.-Flour firm. with
fair demand superfine, 50 oJ93 10: ex-
tr., 81 SJI4 81; Ohio and Indiana family
s. 5OGl6 10: Penna. fimily s. O0G05 2J: st. Louis
family IS 75@6 25; Minnesota Extra s515 IS: do
straight, S6 OOI6 Il: winter patent ~ 5O07 80 !;
sp4inS alO IS 5Ji07 50.
Rye flour ut s. 30.
Wheat quiet and easier; No. Western
FED. 81 23H9l VI Del, Penn'a Rcd and Amber.
81 .Jaal ~.
Corn scarce AMI higher for local use !;
steamer, 59(l90c; ye.iOwand mixed 6OI6O%c.
Oats scapce and wanted: No. White $50
sc; N62. %. 5l}lo: No. 3. DO 5o@5OHo; No.
Mixed 40I5Oc.
Rye scarce 1T 81 O6.
Sceds-tiOOGi to prime clover nominal, 7079 !:
10 do Timothy jObbing at S3 lO13 l: do do
Flaxseed dull ut 81 10 asked.
PrOvisiOns-market easier; mesa pork
ut Sls 70; beef hams, 81 6O03 90;
indian mss beef, ~ OO022 80, o. b
BacOn-5mOked shoulders 7c; salt do &c: !:
smoked hams ll@l.c; pickled hams 9la0
1Ol4c.
ers' ll0llLc; prime steam. $ll s56l1 81.
Butter Fancy scarce and wanted, general
receipts dull; Creamery extra Penna:
county and New York extra, XG65c. Rolls
dull Penn'a lo@l7c; Western lO@H, rs t"
quality.
Eggs firm Penna I31zc; Western ljc.
Cheese scarce aud Arm: New York
full cream l3.ll3Lac; Western full cream ut
l2l<c d" fair I" GOOD, ll1a@isc: do half skins
9llOc: Pa. Skins TIC.
Petroleum steady; refined nc.
Whisky ut 81 20.
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THE STRAW BIDDERS.
Held for Trial at the Next United St:
Court.

Held for Trial at the Next United States
Court.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9. Joseph r.
Black, William II. Cason and Joseph
Blackman, charged with defrauding the
government in mail contracts, were ar
raigned for a final hearing before
United States Commissioner Smith this
afternoon. Their counsel stated that
he had been informed that Henry
C. Arbuckle would also be present, but
that defendant failed to appear. The
commissioner stated that it was evident
from the testimony that Blackman WAS
the principal in the transaction, but the
others were equally responsible. The
prisoners were thereupOn held in s., 600
bail each for their appearance at the
coming term of the United States court
which begins OH Monday next.