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Mr. Murray Keller, General Passenger Agent
of the Louisville, New Albany s. Chicago Rail-
road, makes announcement Of the appoints
1nent OF Mr.. G. P. Asmore, Jr. Us General
Northwestern Passenger Agent Of the Company
ut Chicago, and OF Mr. Clf P. Kennedy as Cen
eral Southern Passenger Agent ut louisville.
Mr.. J. c. Allen, fos some years past Chief
Clerk Of the General Passenger Department of
the Fort Wayne Railroad 10 this city, has been
promoted to the position or Depot Auditor at
the new West Side Union Depot. During his
connection with the Fort Wayne. Nr. Allen has
proved himself IN energetic, faithful, and con-
scen1ious Official, and his promotion hns been
we'll GAINED.
Commissioner Fink has just Issued the follow
ing circular regarding rates and classihcatiou
governing shipments for Oregon and Ne" Mex
tco:
"Iu accordance with notice received from the
Union. Central. and Southern Pacific Railroads,
and fD conformity with resolution passed VI
tine trunk lines. notice IL hereby given that from
and after date shipments from New Ynrk, PHIL
adciphia, Baltimore, Boston, a1d New England.
destined to points In Arizona and New Mexico,
will no longer he considered California business,
hut wilt be classified and reported uccnrding to
the trunk lile wc5t-bound classlftcat ton. and
viii be charged for Al regular tariff rates to Chi
caro-, Mississippi or Missouri River points,
whether consigned tn care Of the Union PaciHo
or AtchIson, Topeka & Sunta Fa Railroads All
previous arrangements conflicting herewith are
revoked"
, 1881-03-27

IOWA CIrr, March 26-Afiss Hattie Deuel. com~
pletcd the thirty first day of her fast Tonight
and is yet good for several days more. The case
Is pronounced by leading physicians the most
wonderful case Of fasting ever known. Miss
Deuel. continues to maintain the silence she be-
gan three yeura ngo. and converses only by
signs.
, 1881-03-27
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IN GENERALn

,cARTEI's wET-BLANKEr N0s1yAT1o1.
The denomination Of three Of the big
Four - rulers at the City-HalI by Carter Har-
.rson's Convention yesterday was not. the
sensation Of the day, as was fondly hoped by
the henchmen around the " "Rookery." It
had been expected for some weeks. It was
not Democratic Convention that did the
cut md dried work. In 1t were not to be
found the time-honorcd and f0ssifized Bour-
bons. who contributed old fogyism and re-
spectablity to the party. It's members we're
very largely saioonists and "rounders -
from the levce, brothers, cousins, and
fathers Of fremell, brother6-in-Iaw OF
policemen, ana near neigl1bor5 of clerks and
laborers in the employ OF the various depart
ments around the City-Ha]l. The people. for
whose welfare Carter is always ready to offer
himself as willing sacrifice, had nothing to
say about the selection Of the delegates, and
consequently had no more representation In
tho Convention than in the Russian Parlia~
1nent. The owners Of the dives and concert
halls along State street, the gamblers andA
black!egs Of Clark street, the proprietors OF
the low-tlown iodgng-houses, and the
society, were represented by their semi.
respectable retaillers, and the combined
assemblage made melange of humanity
that reflected not the slightest credit upon
popular sovereignty or the majestic yo1
popnli.
thusias1n outside uf the connected circles, III
terested therein either by an enjoyment Of
license to do as they please, or in the offices
under the Administration enjoyed by their
friends and relations. The nominations failed
TO exhibit any of that .spontaneity which
usually results from the doing of a good
thing. The nominations failed to excite any
eliution, because they were the result OF
sorlidness. Among respectable Democrats
they were received with cold con-
tempt, because they were the outcome
of combination of and concession to the
dregs Of the party and OF; society, and when
election-day comes round there will be a no
ticeable absence of Democratic voters, and Of
those who will put in an appearance a Large
number will shun all connection with the
Harrisonian wing, and for the nonce cast |
their lot with the Republicans.
ALDERAAS1c CANDIDATES. =
The following table gives the Aldermanic |
nominations already made by the Republic |
ans and Democrats IN the various wards. |
Those marked with an asterfsk ~ are at |
present in Offices, and and letters following |
the names indicates the politics Of the non1i- |
nees. In the Sixteenth Ward Arno Voss is |
the candidate of the Republicans against the |
f$A
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THE PIG YOKE.
10 the Editor Of ThE Chicago Tribune.

CHICAGO, March a6.-Tour correspondent Z.
P. OF last Saturday and Q. 2. in Wednesdays
TRIBUNE sr!gmatize the appendage on the tower
OF the Northwestern Passenger Depot as "pi8
yoke" O. z. asks the architect whether any
consideration was given as to the effect It would
have on the otherwise eymmetricnl prnporttons:
II r P. and O. Q. will please sIga their full
names to their criticisms, SO that can Judge
whether should treat them as would dis
gushing pig" In a "yoko" with bis nose roofing
up a naiIhboEs front door yard. or whether
they are worthy of full explanation frum mo
rs to the why's aud whereforesot the "hideons
e1crescenoe which they deem fitting applica-
ton to the appentIage referred TO.
W. W. BoYIN0TOS, Architect.
, 1881-03-27
HEATH AND. HARRISON.
AN INSTRUCTIVE COMPARISON.
III fhk E4tifaf af I1k {.Xifu1Q Iicit0tt<.

AN INSTRUCTIVE COMPARISON.
~ the Editor Of 7ns CAtcu9o Tribune.
CHICAGO, March 26.-It is a very common
mistake to praise the Administration Of Mr..
Harrison as superior in all respects to that
of his predecessors. 1t is only great In its
passive laisscz faIre qualities, not in Its cre-
alive OF positive CUES.
When Mayor Heath was elected, on
July Il. 1916, the bonded debt of the
On the ssth oi April, isp, lsss than :, ~,
three years thereafter. it was........ 30t3,O3)
Reduction. ...... ....$ 4ll, ,ooo
On july L. is7e. the outstanding illegal
certificates issued By Democratic
o. ass aPsi! s. SIS, liz day Mayo; ''''''''
Heath's lust term expired, there had
peen pa1d ....-s-..--........--..... @,+o@'a@"
Balance. ...............-........S 2l9.eD
If the legality Of the new levies to pay
back taxes was sustained in the Supreme
Court las it Was) there was certain TO De col
1ected within short time from the taxes of
former years upon zeal estate alone when
Harrison took control, to-wit:
Cash on deposit with County treasurer. - ,xn
On At sorfeeitures af to Slate drawing Inter. ' ~
~ est at PEI cSs fna, - -: =, ;s;; H s!}
Total uncoIiected but good assets aud
taxes Iegalized during Heath's Ad- o,o -,
Ded"ct from this the balance due on 1'>
outstand nK certificates. ............. $4,000
Restore tie outstanding overtlrafts on
Controller ........................ 100000
S l,14y,000
Balance. ..:........... > 6I,383
In adduon to this the city, on April
2s, 1879, held tax-decds and certiH-
Gates of 1s71 and 1877 amounting to- 116,o22
In forfeItures OF 1876 D.................. 163,SH
In forfcltures of 1s77-.........,........ z751M
- $ 5A,nr3
Add former balanoe... ....... ....... 8l,383
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10. Daniel Nelson. II.
John Con uell, D.
II. Thatl Dean. r.

1*Artnur pixon.K 10. PANEL S IN! Nelson; : T.
2. II. +. Billings, e. II. Thad Dean, T.
s:S' ssR:i B. psS!ps pSS!ss'S:' y L.. D. Everett r.
8. nfnSf g. wethere d S'ad'i il = 1s. J. NJ wanzer, R.
Samuel T. Gady, D. -7,D.
i. .--, r. II. Glen Htrsch, R.
f. F. Sheridan, D. Thomas Ntan, ,.
6. G. ", Wooloy, r. 15. Henry Stckel, I.
c.. F. L. Doeruer, D. *Adam Meyer. D..
Z. William Love, Il. 10. Amos Voss, r. andD.
s. Il. II. Oliver, % Il. II. Thomas Cannon, II.
tThomas Purcell. D. "E. P. Barrett, D.
Cor. Ryan, Ind. D.. 70 = :, ,., !:
flames Pevey. D. George Keller. D.
Cornelius Ryan has entered the field as an
Independent Democratic candidate for AZ
believe that Aid. Purcell captured tina
primary by fraud, and have persuaded him
to run independently. 80:
TONI sEINoTT.
At a meeting OF the Sheriff's employees q
committee was appointed fOr the PURPOSE .of
drafting resolutions thug the voice Of
the employees with feference to the nomlna-
tioIsot IT theis. oo-e!nployS Mt, Thomas Sen
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Republican City. Convention
hns nominated for the Office Of. City Clerk Mr.
Thomas ,sennott, At present one Of Sheriff
Win WmERESs, We We know now Mr. ssnnott to be. a man.
Of st.aGs nptant character Courteous
wHsKEAs, We believe shat, u MF. ss9nott ,, Mou!d ID
btmself and the community; therefore be It
ReaoFpet, That individually and collectively,
we, the employees Of the shetin.s ot1ce. recon.
and ft Tor the g. otiice of CITY Clerk. and that We
will do all in our power to honorably aid in Mr.
sennott's election 80
, 1881-03-27

WARD MEETINGS..
THE ENTHUSIASM SPREADING OVER TIE
,., :- CITY. :
The First Ward Republican Committee
.held'a brief meeting at the Grand Pacific
, 1881-03-27
LYONS .KATHaRON.
Gentle
x,,su
wv omen

Who want glossy, luxuriant
and wavy tresses Of abundant,
beautiful Hair must uso
LYONS KATuA1RON. This
elegant, cheap article always
makes The Hair grow freely
and fast, keeps it from FILLING
out, arrests and cures gray
ness, removes dandruff and
itching, makos tho lair
strong, giving it a curling
tendency and keeping it in
any desired position. Beau-
tifnl, healthy Hair is the sure
result Of using kathairon.
National Republican., 1881-07-30
\ SIGHT IN THE HEAVENS.
Curious Celestial Visitor Seen in 1Iinne-
sotn-DescrIpiion OF II.

IANEsBoRo', MINI, July 26.-At S:20last
evening comet, least what had the appearance
OF one, passed over this village in northwesterly
objection, that to all appearances was within easy
range of II gum so close was 1t to the earth. In
shape II rcsem bed SIX rocket only of far greater
magnitude and brilliancy. The head appeared to be
ball Of white fire about ten inches in diameter fol-
lowed by fan-like tail Of golden tinge 1t ap-
peared TO be about forty feet long. From the time
1t became visible II remained In view less than two
minutes. It passed directly through space with
not the slightest deviation from its straight COURSE
and with wonderful velocity. It was observed by
only few people in Lanesboro', butthose who be-
held the grandeur of the spectacle will never for
get its In unequalod beauty.
MISSEAPoLIs, MINI, July 25.-At Sij last even
ing those on the street who happened to be look
ing westward saw an unwontcd and beautiful
sight, fiery body, having bright flowing, dis
tinctly defined head and long streaming tail,
pass slowly over the city, its motion being ap-
parently less rapid than an ordinary sky. rocket
which, in fact, 1t resembled, except that its fiery
train was somewhat less than that of rocket Its
direction was almost duo north, and its course
could be distinctly traced until the intervening
houses or trees hid 1t from sight. From the time
of its appearance untl 1t has passed out OF view
II is variousy estimated that from three quarters
to n minute and n half elapsed, during which hun.
dreds gazcd and wondered at Its singular appear
nnce and apparent nearness, and speculatcd as To-
its composition and destination.
National Republican., 1881-07-30
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Mr.. d. McC. Ramsay, WHO'S at the Red
Sulphur Springs Is much improved In health.
George II. Robinson, esq, left Thursday
for orkney Springs for the benefit ofhis health
DIR. ID. Hayes Agnew, the distinguished
surgeon Of Philadelphia Is the first cousin OF John
z. Agnew, esq, ofihis city.
At recent meeting of the vestry of
Grace Episcopal Church It was decided that, com.
lmcncing August ], the pews in that church should
be free,
Captain Charles Entwisle, of Washing
ton, has been been appointed captain Of the ferry
Cheshire, resigned. Captain Entwisle took charge
ofthe steamer yesterday.
The members of the Old Dominion
Boat Club took charge of their new house ION the
wharf Thursday night, and placed IN IL the hand
some boats Of the club five In number, as follows
A large barge, one OF the finest boats that ever
iiOated on the Potomac; two four -oared shells
The house Is neat two'sory frame structure,
situated short distance from the shore, with O
floating wharf 1t Is reached by substantial en-
closed plank'way.
Judge Keith yesterday, after hearing
arguments, dismissed the writ ofhabeas corpus re-
quested by Louis f. Payne, and remanded the
petitioner 70 jail. lie, however, requested Mayor
secure his good behavior for twelve months, This
the mayor did. Payne gaYed the required bond,
with MesSrs. r. Henry simpson, James II. Coleman,
William Jayins and Dr. A. " Payne AS suretles,
and was released from custody. Upon being re-
leased Mr. Payne remarked that hewas done with
well, started Immediately for tho Washington
ferry boat refusing even 10 80 to the jail for his
clothes, IL Is understood he has been appointed 10
a Government position IN Maine
National Republican., 1881-07-30
rhren,s 10 a cabinet Omcer.

An investigation into the statement
published in New York paper in regard to the
receipt by Cabinet officers Of letters threatening
assassination brings to light the fact that secre
tary Window is the officer who received the
threatening letter. II Is said that the writer was
man named Blssell, who had formerly been em-
poyed under the Treasury Department. The em-
poyee whose discharge was demanded is reported
to be Mr.. George n. Lamphere, the appointment
clerk. Bisscll is said to be member
OF an anti Catholic organization known rs tho
American Union, and to have become greatly in
censcd against Lamphcrc, whom he charges with
being Roman Catholic and the cause of his now
being out of employment. The letter in substance
was as follows: You retain in your Department
that - This is to warn you that unless he
Is dismissed before August l, 1884, you will be shot
down the first chance. Unless you remove him
before the LIST day OF August good-bycl for we
NM b,g
National Republican., 1881-07-30
Gold Tokens.

Information has been obtained at the
Treasury Department that within the past
few months the mapuhcture OF gold tokens IN the
similitude of United States coins has grown TO
enormous proportions. They are Of two sizes and
principally hexagon in form. They arc stamped
respectively with tho words "quarter dollar"
"half dollar" and on the reverse side the head OF
Liberty. The coinage of quarter dollars and half
dollars in gold has never been lcgalized by the
Government of the United States. Persons manu-
featuring or selling such tokens are violating law
and rendering themselves liable to penalties both
of fine and imprisonment. II is fact that persons
believing these tokens to have been coined in
United States mints and by authority Of the Cen
eral Government and anxious to obtain advanced
specimens arc paying double their nominal value.
1t is also understood to be fact that brass imta-
tions Of the pretended golden tokens are numer-
Gus, Under instructions OF the law officers of the
Government the manufacturers and dealers in
these articles are being notified by Secret Service
agents to discontinue the unlawful tralic,
National Republican., 1881-07-30
COLONEL suRoH,s FUNERAL.
Ceremonies over The Remains OF the Ln
Secretary or the senate.


The funeral services Of Colonel John
C. Burch, Secretary OF the Senate, took place
at his late residence, No. 1925 Vermont avenue.
yesterday afternoon at Eve o'clock. Rev. Edward
ii. 1nge, pastor IN charge Of Ascension Church,
read the burial service the responses being made
by Rev. DR.. Heath, Of Tennessee. AT the conclu.
sion OF the services the Rev. DIR. Bulloch,
the chaplain of the Senate, offered a
most fervcnt prayer, during which he In
voked the especial blessings Of God upon the
the afflicted family so suddenly berefl OF husband
and father. At the conclusion Of the services
Rev Dr. lngle announced that the final portion of
the burial ceremonies would be completed at the
time OF intermen'. The members OF the family,
accompanied by Paul Brown, esq, leit last night
at half past nine O'Clock with the body for Nash
vile, Tenn, via Pennsylvania Railroad, Harris
burg, and Pltsburg. IL is expected that they
VIII arrive in Nashville, Tenn, at half
past seven A. m. on Sunday morning.
The floral tributes were beautiful broken col
umn, presented by the gentlemen Of Newspaper
Row, and n most exquisite wreath, the offering OF
Senators Pugh and Blair. Tho coffin was black
cloth covered casket, with silver handles at the
sides and ends, the plate thereon bearing the
following inscription "John C. Burch, died
July %, 1851 in the fifty-Hlth year Of his age"
In accordance with the resolution adopted yes
terdny morning nll those employees fthe Senate
now in the city attended the funeral in body.
The pall-bearers were rs follows: Senators Jones
of Nevada, Blair Of New Hampshire, Pugh OF Ala.
bamn, Butler Of South Carolina, Johnston OF Vir-
ginia, and Sergeant. alarms Bright, Colonel
Pcyton and Captain Bassett with six honorary
pall-bearers The poll.bcarcrs met Mt the
house Of the late Secretary and accompanied
the remains to the depot The fol-.
lowing named gentlemen were also pres
ent: II. G. Bright, Sergeant at-Arms; C. C.
| SIMPSON. Captain Aabach, A. II. spoIord, l..
Cowlcs, p. j. Pierce, H. T. Hayden, II. e. Peyton,
W. +. Mcdaniel, II. II. Gilfry, Leigh Chalmers, D.
| W. Murphy,J. X. Zimmerman, L. V. Murphy, Isaac
Bassett, q. A. CLARK, H. H. ITealey, s. X. Hannegan
W. s. Gilman, A. Smith, H. B. Edmonston, Charles
Stone, George NJ. Adams Clerk of the House; Jo-
seph McGucknn, J. Il. snoed, Jcre Williams, Paul
| Jones' and E A. Hills
National Republican., 1881-07-30
Views OF the water lsegistrar on nm I'm.
pOrtnnt Subject.

The Water Registrar, in replying to a
communication from a prominent real. estate
owner Of the District relative 10 the scant supply
OF water In certain houses in the northern portion
Of the city, states that every effort has been made
by the water Departmental TO meet the demand made
upon II: but until Congress moves in the matter
ana gives an increased supply there will be more
or less trouble, especially IN the higher parts Of
the city. The steam pump on U street, which was
intended 10 supply the stand.pipe which was
erected for tho better supply of the more ele-
waited grounds can be run to only half its CRpa-
city, owing to the inadequate supply of water.
The amount Of water which comes into
the District Is not greater than 1t was wnen intro.
duced, At that time there were only $500 water.
takers; now there are upward OF 1900 and the
number Is being increased daily. owning TO the
many new houses, the water main is being tapped
ut the rate of about 1900 per nnnum, and
each tap lessons the pressure TO some extent.
An immense quantity Of water iis used and
wasted by the Government, and over this the
water department has no control, to say nothing
of the large body of water which Is required by
She Fish Commission for the carp ponds. The
supply is not equal TO the demand and unless
some action Is taken by Congress in regard to the
matter II Is feared grave consequences may result.
The desired and muCh-uccdCd increase OF the
water supply has been urged upon Congress, but
action has sccn delayed from time to time. II Is
now being built, the most OF them, perhaps, upon
the higher points of the city may lend their IN
huence TO prevail upon Congress 10 afford the
needed relief, as u very little effort their part
would result in success. The water question Is OF
very serious importance TO the future OF Washing
ton, and tO avoid water famineRt no very distant
duy is one which cannot be much longer delayed
National Republican., 1881-07-30
RELIGIOUS BEQUEST
To the Memorial Church-Sketc;r OF the
Organization or That society!

Alexander f. Smith, of Frederick City,
Nd, has left in his will $1,000 to the Memorial
Church of this city. lie attended the ministry of
its pastor then pastor of st. Paus Church, for sew
cral years during the war. The Memorial Church
is an outgrowth of the war, having been built in
the Nations Capital as q memorial Of Gods good
ness in giving us freedom and peace. The church
was organized in the chapel on street in 1873.
The present ediflce was dedicated in 1874 1t has
been built largely by voluntary contributions from
all parts of the country The pastor, Rev. J.,
q. Butler. stated In his recent anniversary dis
course that the church had grown above nll
losses to communing membership Of about 30,
with nearly four hundred teachers and schol-
ars enrolled in the Sunday schools. During the
past seven years its contributions have been more
than $4,000, giving $500 annually to the various
mission boards Its debt has been funded in
bonds redeemable In three years and payable in
ten years at five per cent interest Its seating is
nmphitheatrical, with black walnut pews the
whole finely cushioned and carpeted. The win
dows and pews are memorial, each inscribed with
the name Of the person to whom made memorial.
The massive towers will not be finished until the
congregation is in funds unless some generous,
public spirited citizen should make them me-
mortal of his own generosity. The Memorial is u
free church, having family sittngs, but no rented
news
National Republican., 1881-07-30
COLONEL cAsEWs REPORT
or the ProEress Made Upon the New War.
Navy, ana state Department BuiIdiuE.

The report of Colonel Thomas Lincoln
Casey, engineer in charge Of the construction OF
the State, War, and Navy Department building
which has been submitted to the Secretary OF War.
shows, in reference to the operations In the con-
stfucton Of the building during the last fiscal
year, that from December 30, 1880, TO Hateh
2s 1881, work was entirely suspended, owing
to the extreme severity OF the winter weather;
that the condition Of the work Mt the close of the
year showed that the approaches had not been
commenced, but, exclusive Of this work, all the
stone masonry was finished, aud the same is pracli-
cally true of the brickwork, only piece Of wall
and floor In the attic and the backing of the man
sards now remaining to be done. The iron work
OF all the roofs, excepting the part covering the
centre pavilion, which is III process of erection, Is
finished and ready to receive its covering OF con-
ecrte, cement, and copper, and the stating OF the
mansarls. The latter work was commenced on
the eth Of June last, and is now in progress.
Throughout the interior OF the building all the
walls ind openings, brick orched floors and stair
way wells are complete and ready for the cast iron
finish fOrdoors and windows. and also for the gran.
ito stairways and heating apparatus To
be put in place. Colonel Casey expects
during the three months Of July August aud
September, to introduce and complete
the heating and steam apparatus, and
to entirely finish the roofofthe building The plnc.
ing Of the cast frames, castings, and finish fol
the windows and DOORS and the cast.iron wash
boards will be commenced In July and completed
in January, 1889. The two granite stairways will
be built during the autumn of 1881, andat the same
time nll the fre.proof lathing, light iron parti.
tlons and gas-piping will be put in place. II is
expected that the plasterng and stucco work, re.
quirlng several months time in execution, will be
commenced on December 1, 1884, and that tho
plumbing work will be done during the early part
of Ihl. Nvininr