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The Transit Of Venus.
PREPARATIONS FOR IT'S OBSERVATION COMPLETE a.
THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY.

The preparations for the observation OF the tran
sit OF Venus at the Naval Observatory have boea
completed, and Professor Hardness and hib ..
sistants have everything In readiness for TONES.
rows event h the weather Is favorable for Obs.
Walton The long frame structure which stands q
one side OF the Observatory building. ana whicA
was used In conveying the light TO the photo
graphic camera at the last transit, has bee1 ~
ntted with Instruments The preliminary expera.
meDts made to test the apparatus were successful
and the photographer, Mr. Rogers, thinks that S
will work all right The only cause OF apprehen-
sion Is from the possibility OF the suns surface BE-
ing concealed by the clouds. During the trann8
glass Professor Frisby viii make observaf1on0
with O sx-inch equatorial glass. and Commandog
Sampson with n Clio inch equatorial The tran,
SIT will begin at O'Clock tomorrow morning an1
continue until after O'Clock. Smoked glass WIN
enable outside spectators TO see small black upot
passing over the suns surface
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increasing German Emigration Il
Canada.

OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. with the view Of increas.
Ing the emigration OF Germans to Canada a line OF
steamers, which is to be run under the auspices OF
Mr.. MundelOh, the German consul at Montreal,
has been promised the assistance OF the Dominion
government in the shape OF a subsidy. The min
lister OF agriculture attaches great importance to
this new line. The steamers Will probably be run
from Bremen to Quebec and Montreal In the sum-
mer and to Halifax In the winter
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TeleXraphic Briefs.

The general passenger agents. OF the trunk
lines met in Commissioner Fink'S Office, IN New
York, at noon to-day and are still In session The
question Of diferential rates between intermedi-
ate points is being discussed. 1t is expected that
this subject will be the only one considered to-day
The session will continue from day to day during
the present week.
President Gowen, OF the Philadelphia and Read.
Ing railroad, denies the report that the stock
holders OF the company will be assessed to pay the
hOatng Indebtedness; this payment, he says, is
entirely provided for by the deferred income
bonds.
Philip Tursman, a laborer, was struck and killed
by passenger train on the EastOn and Amboy
rallroad. near bloomsbury, Pa, this morning.
Some mfScreants last night raised some paddles
In the Erie canal at Rochester. causing washout
Which carried away fifty feet OF the tow-path, de-
stroy1tg two railway culverts and ditching q
freight train.
General Manager Van Horne, is reported to
have said that the Canadian Pacific railway COM
pany proposes to adopt specially favorable rate
Tor carrying wheat and fuel viz: one cent per ton
per mile.
Bogus American dollars, and twenty-five cent
pieces are in circulation in Manitoba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-05

THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
The following are the opening and closing pflOnn
q the New York Stock Market to-day as reportod
by special wire 70 H. II Dodge $50 18th street
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FOR SALEAHOUSES

EOR sALE--AT a BARaA1N-A NICE THREE
stable ON @ in 'front.'
ing side lot will be sold chear. and essy terms of
Fl ssas.
EOR sALE-A NEARLY NEW TWO STORY AND
IN serees son
Il be sold chean one third third oash remainder in SO
1874 r street northwest d5-6t
IGOR SALE Or RENT-l22o NARY AND AVENUE
sale ST. @ 81 S oa1b ps Hss on ut for
PARKER. AZ and streets southwest d5-3t'
FOR SALE TFN-RooM HoU-E. PRESSED
aasns5h mon.y Sss
s'sa a1s and New York ave-
nue.. mist.
Tor sALE..sEvEN-RooM HOUSE ON PIERCE
ss Is Il :rsss ssr Ssss
and back Building o. Se sindaW val
'Ys at
FOR sALE-TWO HANDSOME DWELLINGS,
Shses location n0 Wh s'i91 sygPSs
1920 New York avenue. d2-6t
EOR sALE-CHEAP-To AN IMMEDIATE PUR-
jar yo Az al II eastern Of city REK
That NH an for j. SO SEW
go per MONTH all modern improvements cheap as an
to B. G ssS
s.rs THREE
dition with l.t 1sxl4o on street and near Avenue
S back bldins press With
all
on AZ. 2ao S1
new Dwelling near Dupont Circle, at bargain, terms
70 so4 street. T. Brot S1Snx
FoR sALE.sIx-ROoM BRICK HOUSE. 1910 sTH
II street northwest: terms easy. Apply next door
FoR sALE-HoUsE AND Lot OF IL ACRES,
near Lincoln avenue; good eieht-room frame house,
args STABLE good water. Inquire at 124s 9Th street
EOR sALE-THE THREE-sTORY AND BASE
Circle and Vermont svenus Il rooms ali modern
SS aad nf1sh sasss
ted in the most desirable parts Of the city and win be
81 P shd E.
SALE AND BE EXCHANGE 81 VERY DESIRABLE
T. Ess sns ssss ssS
s sS9 " q 6 My Lots
The above property is offered ct great sacrifice
n14-1m' G. Fl. KNIGHT. 1872 Louisiana avenue
ZOE sALE.THE ELEGANT BROWN STONE
ier atnated most desirsby on street northwest be-
modern convenience, is in good repair and lrsclass
neghborhood just the place family of means to re-
The lot is 30 feet wide by depth Of l3l with good
aey N the rear The above property will be sold at
permit to see the premises apply to Il. o. HOFFMAN,
Real Estate Agent and Auctoneer 10th and i streets
northwest. ne.im
EOR SALE OR RENT-A FINE SEVENTEEN
= room Br1ck House at Jessup's, Maryland. the
ton or Baltimore This house has three of ground
around IT. completely fenced. and fruit Of every de-
on high ground commandinga view Of the surround
VIII rent for 5000 year sell for $40 OGO also have
800 acres OF land adjoining this place to SELL r. o.
dOLILMAN, Real Estate Broker and Auctoneer 10th
and streets northwest. no.lm
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Foreign News by Cubic.
THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DAvITT, HEALY

THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DAvITT, HEALY AND
QUINN.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-A dispatch from Dublin says
The proceedings against Messrs. Davltt, Healy and
quinn have been adjourned for ten days to enable
the defendants to meet the charges entered
against them.
THE COMING EXECUTION OF THE JOYCE FAMILY
MURDERERS.
seventy two soldiers have left the Curragll
camp for Galway in connection with the execu-
Con OF the murderers OF the Joyce family at
MaamtraSna, which IS fixed for the 18th instant.
MISS PARNELL CoNTRADICTs Mr. HRALY
Miss Parnell publishes long letter declaring
the United States, asserting that Mr.. ParnelI, in
February ordered the stoppage OF the circulation
OF the mo rent manifestO and that this order was
dlS0beyed by the ladies' land league.
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The stationary fixtures used In tho rotupds
and statuary hall for the Garfield fair were sold al
auction to-day. The prices obtained were bat
nominal. The pagoda, which was In the center OF
the rotunda, was sold 10 Gen. Dunn, or the army.
for S53
Ex-Delegate Cannon. OF Utah Territory, was on
the floor OF the House yesterday and to-day.
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Name O. C Nome: &c
Cen. Pacific. d e6k s6k Nor. WeA D. 90 tGl
Chea & Ohio. 23k 22k North Pac -. g b1S
DO. LIST pref :. 88k 3SH Do. pref. "a f0M
Do. ID pref. - MK Northwest. .. lSa ~
c. c. G. l.. IS Is Ont West 8Xl08
Col. Coal. 80k1 30k Pac. Mall 49,. NVI-6
d., L 4 w 80. les l25 PEG. d. & T. H4H p
Den. ar G.. i <5xl 45K Reading. ...l BOSl ~
Erie ...........l 06XI 36X st. Paul 100 r.
Erie, 2ds.. =. e6k1 96 st Paul pref llekl116H
ILL., Central %. ia 1l4k 81 p. 4 Omaha "a IN
Lake Shore .. .tll3XlK Do pref 80 h06k ~
Lou. Il Nash ii SON 5OX Texas Pac NSFRR
Mich. Cent. 06 06 TEX. p. vdRra
NJ. X. T.....l SIX SIX Union Pac a.. lO0kllW
Mo- Pacific .. .ll0l llO0X Wah Pac l % / 03
n J. Central. 70K 70k wah Pac. pd. q @
a. Y. Central. h29k i20E West Union I 00Hl 6iN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-05

THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-oNR patents and
designs were issued this week TO citizens of the
UnfCed States and % to citizens OF foreign coun-
tries
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WHITE HOUSE CALLERs.-Among those who saw
the President to-day were Senators Aldrich, Con-
ger, Davis. Pendleton, Frye, Saunders, Window,
Lapham, Miller, Harrison, Allison. Hawley, Logan,
Hill. Hale and Edmunds: Representatives Taylor
Dawes. Neal, Richardson, Hll, Hiscock, Thomas,
henderson. Valentine, Pettibone, Dezendorf, Horr,
PacheCO and Gibson.
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EOR SALE OR RENT-A FINE SEVENTEEN
4 room Brick House at Jessup's. Maryland. on the
ton or Rstimore tbs house has three
scrPon in abundance. It is most beautifully situated
on on high ground commanding view Of the surround
WI rent for 5000 year sell for $40 OGO also have
300 acres OF land adjoining this place to sell. r. o.
HOFFMAN, Real Estate Broker and AuctiOneer 10Th
and F streets northwest no In,
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CONFERENCE OF PosTMAsTERs.-First Assistant
Postmaster General Hatton will hold conference
this afternoon with a number OF Post ONCE
officials from some OF the large post Offices in the
form style OF blanks and stationery to be rur-
nished by the department for in the large post
offices. The delega ion which Is to meet Mr. Hat
ton consists OF the following named of1cials: w.
G. Palmer, postmaster at Chicago; Samuel Hays,
postmaster, St Louis; s. A. Whitfield, postmaster,
Cincinnati; H. Adrian, postmaster, Baltimore; II.
s. HuidekOper, Philadelphia; Frank Ribbett.
superintendent OF Record Division, New York
post.onice; and Mr. E. s. Toby, Junior secretary to
the DOStma at ROsfon
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MONEY TO LOAN.

EWURIEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS TO LOAN ON
satisfactory real property security for five wears AZ
six rer cent payable semi annually Apply ut 406 bth
street northwest, first floor dS4t
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THE SwATARA HOME AGAIN.-The Navy depart:
ment is Informed that the United States steamship
Swatara arrived at Hampton Roads at II O'Clock
last night from China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-05

THE FOLLOWING PATENTS have been issued to
inventors residing in Washington: Fred g. Diet
erick, combined whip and rein holder; John G.
Myers artificial stone: Frank Moore, machine for
filling marsh land; John T. Scott, swinging fan;
Sullivan c. Sweet, device for suspending hats
caps, etc.; Geo. d. Waring, playing card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-05

NO QgRE, NO PAY:-WHITEHURsTS CEDAR
INBALSAM IL warranted to Coughs. Colds,
Group Throat and Lung Diseases, &C. Six drops Dose
Try it. not satisfied return the empty bottle and get
your money back. Sold BY AL druggists Price 25c.
Oll-eoSm
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lSOR SALE-AT BARGA1N-A NICE THREE.
story Brick Dwelling WI tn fine store in front bake
house and stable on premises This property. includ
ing side lot will be sold cheap. and on essy terms of
payment An excellent opportunity for q gcoi baker
or confectoner Apply to 1H0S j. FISHER & CO..
1874 street northwest. d5-2w
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MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY
X III sums to suit lowest rates of interest least
pense and without delay. ROB'T. A. PHILLIPS,
u& 14g8 yOrka
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Mr. smith.-"Did the reading OF the statement
affect your mind?"
WttnesS-''It did not"
Mr. smith.-"Did IL change q single votss"
Wit9ess-"I don't think it did,"
Mr.: Smith-"Were you on friendly terms with
Mr. Dickson during the trials"
WitnesS-"Yes, sir.n
Mr.. smith-"Then why did you make this state
Witness-"Because thought it was nv duty.
That paper was read to influence the jury"
Mr.. Smlth.-eThat Is your opfnon?"
Witness.-"Yes, that is my opinion
The witness then went on TO say that he made
his afldayit because he was friend OF Mr.. Dick
son and wanted the whole thing to come out and
see who was bribed and who was not
M. Smith What do you mean by thatf"
Witness."loelleved that the papers OF Mr. Dick.
Mr.. Smith.-"How do you reconcile It with your
statement that M Dickson approached you cor
ruptly?" >
Witness-sThat is the truth about It any way
He then went on TO say that his first conversation
on making his af1davtt was with MI. Wells
Mr.. Smith.-"How did you know you had all
those thoughts In your m.nd!n
WitnesSl"I don't know. He had taken the tcs-
timony OF other Juryman before he ever saw men
been promised an Office in the Department OF JUS
Witness-ssNo. sir: and don't want a placen
MIR. Smith.-"Did Mr.. Dickson ever try 70 In
fluence your voter"
to me that John A. Walsh could not be believed. !"
Mr.. Smith.-"What did you say7"
Witnesa-'1 said that he was to be believed
until his testimony had been impeached"
JUROR coz ON THE STAND
Mr. McNelly was dismissed, and George W. Cox,
mother member OF the star route case, was placed
on the stand. He testified that he knew Mr. Dick
son better than the other members OF the Jury be-
fore the trial He did not recollect what was said
on tile subject OF bribery In the court before the
jury retired. He testined TO MT Dickson's read
ing the paper after they had taken one vote After
said, may God strike him dead II every word he
had uttered was not true
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WANTED-A NICE TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE,
seven or eight rooms well located, for which will
DE pad 81 800 t. 81, 600 cash, mortgage assumed
and balance IN good property near Bri9htWood: have
also three or four customers for houses frem 600
Sc, 600. W. E. BURFORD, SO4 street. DO Iw
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Col THEODORE T. S. LArDLEY, ordnance depart
ment, having served as officer OF the army over
forty years, IS at his own request by direction Of
the President, retired from active service under
the provisions OF the act approved June 80 1854
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ZOE SALE.A NEARLY NEW TWO STORY AND
II back building Frame Dwelling Containing 9
rooms and bath wen built and in perfect contt. on
WI be sold cheap: onetlIird cash; remain der in $50
monthly instsllments. THOS. j. FISHER < Co,
1924 r street northwest. d5-6t
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EOR RENT.
Il FURNISHED HOUSES
in all sections Of the city.
j. Y. N. HUYCK
nlo-Im 1906 Pennsylv ania avenue.
tfOR PENTHOUSE 1913 RHODE ISLAND AVE-
j nue. northwest, Scott statue INQUIRE of r +
SHEDD, 1402 14th street. o2a 3rn
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WANTED-HOUSES.

w House. of five or ak rooms with modern Improve
nents either frame brick in good locality, north
west stating rent, &c. Address p A. Co. Star Office.
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WANTED-ROOMS,

WANIED-A WILL FURNISHED ROOM, FIRST
w floor In quiet neizhhorhood for occasional use
SSurln the winter; no question. Address d. W. H..
Star Olice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-02
Particulars of the Sale Of ne wash
ington and Ohio Railroad,

The sale OF the Washington and Ohio
railroad was the occasion Of the assembling
of large number Of citizens and strangers
at the depot OF the company in this city to-
day. Among the slr0ngerS present repre-
scnting various interests We're: Philip
Quiglcy, OF Wilmington, Del; W. G.. Oak
man, OF New York; Oliver AmcS, OF BoS-
ton; General Therwod, of Mississippi;
Theodore ADAMS. OF New York; George
III. Bardweil, al Philadelphia; T.. j. Steers.
of West Virginia; Mr.. Bates, of Whining
ton, Del. Major BOyce, of Virginia; o. \.
stevens, and large number Of others.
At II O'clock Major John W. Green, Of
the firm OF Green IL Wise, auctioneerS,
read from the Gazette the advertisement of
sale, signed by the commissioners, Judge
Charles L. Stuart and Messrs. Richard II.
Lee, II. T. Barton, and Henry +. Heaton,
and announced that he was ready TO receive
bids. AT the suggestion OF the commits
sioners Major Green stated that the short
line OF track connecting with the Wash
ington and Alexandria railroad was under
lease Of SlI5 Il year, payable quarterly.
Dir. Quigley, whose limit was 100000,
and who was one OF the original contract
Ors for the building of the road, as well as
being a former associate with Colonel Nc
Comb, opened the sale with bid OF
5000, 900. Mr.. Adams Immediately adj
yanced the bid to s250,00O. The Kidding
was then quite lively between Quickly and
Adams until $4,000 was reached. when
Dir. Oakman, representing what is known
as the McComb interest, named S2S5,O0O.
Auditor +. l. Brocket, representing syn
dictate made up largely Of Alexandria bond
holders, then bid S3O0.00e.
Mr. Lewis Mckenzie here stated that
$40, 900 OF bonds would come back to the
purchaser, btE the commissioners declared
that they would not make any guarantees.
Mr.. Oakman named S32}, 900 for the road,
followed by MIR. Brocket with S3.5,OOO.
Bidding then continued with spirit between
Ncssrs. W. G.. Oakman, Cazenoyc G. Lee,
George IL. Bardwell, r. j. steers and
others, until Mr. Oakman named S500,OO0,
which was received with cheers. The bid
ders then fell OFF until only Messrs. Oal1nan
and Lee were left in the field. One-thou-
sand-dolar bids were then received until
Mr.. Lee capped MIR. Oakman's 1891, 900 bid
with bid OF $500. COO. Here DR. Oakman
had private consultation with Mr.. Oliver
Ames and Others. at which II must have
been decided 10 bid no more, for MIR. Oak
man could not beinduced by the auctioneer
10 shake his head again. After wait
ing five minutes TO give all who desired TO
purchase an opportunity for consultation,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-02
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Br;efS.-The funeral OF the late Mr..
John G.. Spangenburg occurred yesterday
nj his former residence in this city, and
was attended by large number OF friends.
Captain T.. Shipp, a well-known ana
nopular citizen, formerly manager OF the
celebrated Marx farm, died yesterday at
his residence in this city after brief but
painful illness. His funeral will be
preached at = T.. NJ. to-day from the Bap-
tisl church.
Some time about 1858 the First Virginia
regiment marched from Richmond to the
vicinity of Manchester. where general
muster took place. The First Virginia
was then commanded by Colonel Walter
Gwinu, Lieutenant-C Colonel {. z. Tomp-
kins, Major Thomas u. August, and AdIu-
tant Walter Harrison. The Blues were on
the right OF the regiment, which also IN
Guided the Young Guard. Among other
troops participating were the lienrlco,
Chesterfield. and Richmond Dragons, and
Fayette Artillery. The toll-keepcr on
Mayo's bridge did not object 60 the military
going over, but when they returned he
hated them for his toll, and got it.
CITY builders have received number OF
orders for houses TO be erected the coming
summer.
The recent heavy travel across Mayo's
bridge is expected to fall of considerably
during the present week on account OF the
re0pening OF the James-Riyer Free bridge.
The Mudoon Picnic Combination is the
name OF a new society recently formed here
for summer enjoyment. The members pro-
pose to make the most Of that halcyon pc
Rod when it shall arrive.
Services are being held every night this
week in the Episcopal church at Chester,
Rev. Thomas Spencer rector.
Such partridges as shall be exposed to
sale ut the market in this city for theneXt
several months will bear the name Of
prairie chickens. it being now forbidden
by law to shoot or trap that our best game
bird.
Our streets and roadways are excessively
muddy, and not specially reassWing to the
pedestrian. The James river is also bear
ing along larger substratum than usual
Of the sacred soil. The peculiar shade Of
Fluvanna mud is readily recognizable in
much of that which floats past the city.
Bealtie's stages were put into requisition
last night to carry over to Richmond a
number OF lovers Of the drama who at
tended the performance of Hazel kirke "
at the Theatre,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-02

Rarely in the life OF the busy dry-goods
men occurs so pleasing an event as that
which took place at sanger Hall 1uesda!
night. January 3ist, that being the close OF
the financial year OF the two great dry,
goods houses Of Cardozo, Alsop, Mosby q
Co. Main street, and Fourqurean, Price,
Temple & Co., Broad street. The iabors
Of the annual inventory were concluded at
n seasonable hour, and, at the invitation OF
the propretors of the two houses, all adj.
iourned 10 Sanger Hall, where a feast OF
GOOD things was spread in rare good style
under the well-known catererlW. II. Zim-
norman.
The whole force of the two houses num-
bers over fifty. and when all were seated a
combined attack upon the tempting yiands
speedily dispercd the "enemy
Then followed impromptu toaSts, Drel
speeches, witticisms, and repartee, and
with best wishes for the continued pros.
perity Of the combined houses the crowd
adjourned, and "retired in good order.
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there being no more bidders the Mashins-
ton and Ohio railroad, running from .nls
city through the counties of AieNanuria'
Fairfax. and LoudOun TO Round hiii, IN
the last named county, n distance OF OH
miles. including n line connecting MIN tue
washington and Alexandria railroad, To-
gethcr with all the property, real ana per
sonal. rollng-stock, contracts, franchises
&c. was declared sold 10 CazenoNe ". Lee,
Esd. for the sum named above, Sog2,ooV.
Major Green announced that according 10
the terms Of sale the purchaser would have
to deposit Immediately with the coihi'i's-
sioners Sj0,OOO.
While waiting for the payment Of the re-
quired $4,000 general conversation was
INDUCED I'm, and many were the inquiries as
TO who Mr.. Lee represented IN the purchase
OF the road, which was Kept a proiounu
secret. Those who were supposed 10
know wouldn't say word. Inc coinlhls-
sioners were mum. Some thought tle pui-
chaser represented Senator Davis. OF west
Virginia, Others the Shenandoah 'aie!
railroad. and others northern capitalists.
Mr.. Steer would not say who he repre-
sented. Mr.. Oliver Amcs said Mr.. OAK
man represented the McComb interest up
To $500. 900, but when he bid Sj9l,0OO ne
represented Oliver Amcs individually. The
arrangement for complying with the terms
Of sale was delayed until late this evening,
which cave rise 10 the idea that the sale
would fail, but at half-past 4 o'clock the
sale was consummated by the required
$50 900 being deposited subject to the order
of the commissioners.
Mr.. Lee. it is understood, purchased the
road for Mr.. L. X. Hayt, who represents
the Baltimore, Cincinnati and Western
Railroad Company. Mr.. Hayt was former
ly United States Indian Commissioner. but
l. now Treasurer OF the Baltimore. Cincin-
natl and Western Railroad Company.
The price paid for the road will give
nealv 90 per cent. on the bOnds--dle1dn-
der Gazette.
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Civ in DnrE1tlcsss

NEWARK, y. j., January 3l.-This eve
ming the gasometG OF the Citizens Gas
Company. on Front street, exploded. tear
ing off the top OF The gasomeier and seat
tering the debris about the street. The iron
cylinder covering the gasometer had be-
come tilted by the weight Of snow and ice
upon it and by the force OF the wind, until
the chains holding it in place broke, and
the top OF the gasometer struck against the
brick sides Of the tank, producing spark
OF flame. An explosion followed. The
flames ieaped 200 feet into the air, and in
an instant the whole city was lit up by the
blaze; in second more the whole north
ern part of the city was in darkness No
one was injured, and the surrounding pro-
perry was not damaged The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000. The explosion leaves all
The city above the Morris canal in dark
ness. The gasometer at the time OF the
explosion contained 00,000 ioet OF gas.