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A Reward Of One Dollar.

From the Minneapolis Tribune, Rep
The republican who is sorry for the overthrow
OF bossiSm Ia New York and PENNSYLVANIA Is vet
70 be FOUND. We Offer one dollar reward for him.
dead or alive.
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The baptist Churches.

on INTERESTING FACTS FROM THE REPORTS.
From the reports submitted by the various
churches at the meeting of the Baptist associa-
ton to-day the following interesting facts are
taken:
The current expenses OF the ten churches in
the association was S16,472; the number OF men,
bers, 2,2ls a net increase OF "a The amount OF
debt Is 300; the number OF Sunday school schO-
ars, 3,l16; the average attendance, 1919; cOntr1-
buttons for benevolent purposes 1923.
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GARFIELD GRAND DIVISION. Sons OF TEMPER
ASCE-A publc meeting was held sunday at
Washington Hall, corner 81 street east ami Penn
syivania avenue, under the direction OF the Grand
Division OF the Sons OF Temperance. The meeting
arch, who stated the object OF the call was the
formation OF new division. 10 be located In East
Washington. Addresses were delivered by Grand
Worthy Associate Howard. Past NJ w. p. I. NJ.
Bradley, Bros Bud Eageston, McIntire Parker
and others Thtrty-one names were secured upon
the application for the charter and the meeting
adjourned subject to the call OF Mr.. H. j. Bradley,
who has been detailed 10 suprrintend the forma-
ton OF the new division. which IL Is proposed TO
name after President Garfield.
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COMPUTATION OF SENTHNCE-The President has
committed the sentence OF John B. Moore, of South
Carolina, who pleaded guilty to Illicit whisky dis
tillng In August, 1881. and sentenced to twenty
four months imprisonment, with fine OF $780, TO
Imprisonment for fifteen months and the remis-
sion OF the fine
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Capt. Martin Luther Smith. another alleged ~
matte who has been confined on Wards Island. n
Y, has been declared sane by three physicians
who examined him In court
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ALABAMA CLAIMs.-In the court OF commission
ers of Alabama claims to-day, Mr.. Manning adj
dressed the court on the difficulty of obtaining
access to the books of insurance companies which
had gone into bankruptcy or had passed into the
hands OF receivers, so as to obtain proof OF the
amount OF war premium paid. The court asked
him to formulate In writing what action he de-
sired the court to take Mr.. Landers addressed
the court in support OF the proposition that the
person who actually paid the premium
whether he so paid it as ships husband, or factor
or agent, was the person primarily entitled TO sue
and recover before this court on behalf OF all
cerned Hon. J. A. j. Creswen replied on behalf
OF the government The court adjourned until
tomorrow.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GARFIELD HOSPITAL FUND.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GARFIELD HOSPITAL FUND.
Mrs Miranda Tulcch, treasurer OF the Ladies All
Society 10 the Garfield memorial hospital, has re-
Gently received contributions from the following
named persons: Mrs. Eliza b. May. San Francisco,
Cal, s.; Mrs w. Clark, Plattsburg NY, $32 Mrs
Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler, Lawrence county,
Ala, $40; Mrs. Gen. Rufus Barringer Charlotte,
NC, g; Mrs. Gen. James Longstreet, Gainesville,
Ga, $40.
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The Garfield Fair.
THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO BE CLOSED AT
NOON SATURDAY

MUM
AT the Cabinet meeting to-day the President
considered the request OF the managers of the
GARFIELD monument fair to have the ex-
ecutive departments closed at noon
on Saturday, the opening day
OF the fair. The request has been granted. and an
executive order to thst effect will be issued Ii is
expected that the President viii formally open
the fair but he has not yet received the invitation
to do so.
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From the Trenton Times Ind.
The bosses are busily engaged just now In pra<
tcing Mr.. Herbert Spencer's gospel OF relaxation
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Columbia Association OF baptist
Ghnrches
ELECTION OF oFFfCBRs-THIRTEESTH STREET CHURCH
aDNrTTrn

ADMITTED.
The Columbia Association OF Baptist churches
o. this city, convened this morning at the street
Baptist church. The last moderator, Rev. II. W.
Faunce. called the meetinyEto order, and prayer
was offered by Rev. s. H. Greene The letters
from each OF the churches in the District gave an
account OF the work during the year, showing a
STEADY growth and increase In membership. All
the churches were represented by their pastors
and delegates.
The election OF Officers resulted as follows: Mod
orator, Rev. s. ii. Greene, pastor or Calvary
church :clerk, SM. Yeatman5 18th church; treasurer,
Henry Beard, Calvary church, the last two being
reflections.
The committee on the admission OF churches re-
ported in favor OF the admission OF the First
church, on 18th street. 20 the association. and the
report was adopted. The following delegation
from that church were then admitted: Rev. Dr.
orator.
The report OF the board OF missions In the four
points where missionary work is being carried on
--Tenleytown, Queenstown, Memorial chapel. and
kendal-Showed a favorable condition OF things,
and II was recommended that the contribution be
increased for next year.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At O'Clock the association adjourned for lunch
| and convened again at O'clock. The report CT
the treasurer, Dr. Henry Beard, was read and an
address was made in behalf OF the Americ an
Baptist Home Mission Association and the publ
caion society by representatives OF those organ.-
cations. Rev. DR.. yelling, the president OF the
Wayiand seminary, made addresses on educational
topics. The association then adjourned until the
evening, when the annual sermon viii be delivered
| by Rev. S. III. Greene
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District Government Affairs.
LIQUOR LICENSES

New applications for liquor licenses were fled
De.oTe tie District Commissioners to-day from
joan idig IA, M Try Cannon, C. L. Wood, Henry
huhlmaD, CnaS. Bookshelf and J. r. James
DROPPED DEAD-A colored man, named William
warren, about 90 ye lrS old, dropped dead about
12:l5 O'Clock this afternoon from hemorrage Of
the lungs. at Slever Bros wood yard, on n
between 9th and 7th streets
SERIOUS ACCTDENT.-A boy had his leg cut on By
an Avenue Car as TIE STAR was going 70 press.
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PAPER-HANGINGS. No. 626
LATEST STYLES. Street

Patterns and Shades in Blue, Brown old Gold. Olive,
Cana y, Pcmpeian and other coors. Friezes. Dados,
Borders. Centers, &c-
Having disposed at auction Of some fourteen hundred
pieces OF Paper Hangings little out OF style, and
placed il with additions of the newest and most desira-
bic styles which viii be offered AZ lowest prices and all
work guaranteed. WINDOW SHADES. Gilt Bands
and Plain Goods, which make IN shades to order.
PICTURE FRAMES, different styles and Sizes in
store and made to order. few choice and novel Cabi
net size Frames In Gold. Satin, Silk and Velvet. Pic
lure Wire, Nails Picture Room Moulding, Hooks, &c.
PAINTINGS, ENGRANINGS, &c Sole Agent for
BREWERTON'S POPULAR PASTEL PAINTINGS,
y HAEkRITEn'S. No. 626 street, one door from It'll
5D-reet northwest sE Terms cash. sl6-3n
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A MASKED ROBBERS DARING ExPLoIT-Tho
stage from Columbia 10 Comprehensive, KY, was
robbed yesterday morning, two miles from tho
latter place, by masked robber. There were n
the stage Mrs. Dobbs, OF Bloomington. Ind; Hon.
Moses II. Rohrer, OF Columbia, and J. o. EdwardR
OF Moulton, Iowa From Mrs Dobbs about $40 wa
taken. She succeeded in securing two fne dine
mond rings by hiding them In her lap. From Mr..
Rohrer pocketoook containing money and valua-
Die papers and a watch were taken Mr. EDWARDS
lost watch, but saved his money by throwing
his purse under a seat The mail bags were cu3
open and Iified OF registered letters The robbee
refused TO restore Mr. Rohrer's papers, saying -
stage robber has no mercy" He broke a wheel a
the coach and then disappeared In the woods H
wore a leather mask, and was armed with q lonI
revolver His right hand was badly cut In Qpe0p
ing the man sacks
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News Briefs.

Noah Mitchell, manufacturer OF 1ewelry az 694
Broadway, New YORK, has failed, with liabilities
estimated at upwards OF 100000.
Andrew j. Mitchell, farmer living IN Gooch-
land county, Va, was brutally murdered last FRI
day by his neighbor, A l.. Parrish, on account Of Q
Slight quarrel.
Snow fell in Georgia yesterday evening.
James Mckinney, OF the firm or Baker & NO
kenney, military goods, at 14l Grand street, New
York, has made an assignment His liabilities
are reported at $4,000.
Ex-Governor joel Parker, OF New Jersey, a
dangerously Ill at his home In Freehold
At the opening OF the November term of The
county court at Wilmington, Del, yesterday, Ma
than DENNY, colored, complained, through coun-
sel,that at recent whipping the sheriff had given
him one more lash than the sentence called Tor.
The court suggested that this might be deducted
from any subsequent sentence which DENNY may
receive.
A respectfully connected young woman residing
at Iynch's Station, Campbell county, Va, gave
birth 70 an illegitimate child several days ego.
and. in order TO hide her shame. strangied che
infant. She afterward committed suicide by
locking herself In her room and refusing 70
admit any one until she was beyond medical AID.
The Roman Catholic bishop OF Montreal has
issued a mandate that parishioners OF the three
canoncal parishes in Montreal shall Immediately
proceed TO pay on the debt of 10000 due on the
Faorique OF Notre Dame. Married men are TO sub.
scribe 81 and those unmarried 81 per annum until
the amount is discharged.
DIT. Henry Wills Bassett, prominent physician
OF Huntsville, Ala. was shot and killed yesterday
by Levi Esslinger, farmer, because he presented
BIN for professional services
Manager Peck, OF the New Haven Opera House.
and Manager Dwinnen and Agent Scales OF the
Norfolk Jubilee Singers, whose sacred concern
was brought 10 a sudden close on Sunday by the
New Haven police, were each fined SO YESTERDAY
Tor giving an entertainment without license
furnace that will make hundred tons OF pig
iron day is TO be erected at Chattanooga, Tenn
Isaac X. Butts, the Oldest printer and publisher
in Boston, died on Sunday: aged Sc
THE New STRIKE OF PENNSYLVANIA CoAI
MINERS-A telegram from PittSburg saws the
strike OF railroad coal miners yesterday not a
successful as they had expected. Out OF ffty-nfno
pits, employing over 1000 men. only fourteen pts
or about 500 men are idle The rest are stu e
work. The miners assert that all Will be out IN q
few days but the Indications are not such as -
encourage this belief. The strike is four cent
per bushel or an advance over the present rate of
one-han cent The operators OF four pits have
conceded the extra half cent but the other one
rators are frm and say they Will Shut down rather
than grant the advance, as the market wiz mot
justify 1t
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At the meeting OF the Local Circle last evening
at the Foundry Nj. E. Church nearly every member
was present, and great interest was manifested In
enltsting the young people In the studies pursued
10y the {. l. s. {. The Local Circle now numbers
33 and the outlook Is very promising.
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THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
The following are the opening and closing prices
q the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by special wire to II. H Dodge, $50 18th street
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Affairs i'm West Washington.


sociable OF the Georgetown Catholic Union, at
Forrest Hall last evening, was a decided success.
The attendance OF bellies and beaus was large,
ana quite q handsome sum was realized to be
devoted to furnishing library for the union.
The dancing was kept up with spirit until the
small hours, and all present greatly enjoyed them
selves, thanks to the untirIng efforts OF the cap
able managers OF the affair. They were Mr.. James
I: Clements, master of ceremonies; Mr.. John F.
Manogue, ballet-maSter; MeSSrS c. E. Offutt, j.
Schladt, j. ODay, j. Harrington. F. V. Onutt j. p
Moran, 7. A. Ward, P. F. Carr, John Durkln, Dan
Horrigan, and Lee Monkey as committee on dane
Ing; and Messrs. William Il. Manogue, A. HarlIn,
r., W; J. Clarity. Thomas ] Filney. James 7.
Clements, F. f. Craig, and E. I. Gibbons, commit
IMPRovEMENr.-Mr. William T. keenan, has Just
completed two comfortable frame houses on Valley
MAKING Too MUCH NOISE IN THE MoRNrNG.-Jos
Ellis was taxed "V" by Judge Smell this morn
Ing for disturbing the usual tranquility OF West
washington at O'Clock this morning, by curSing
and swearing
BUILDING AssoCIAT1oN.-The fourth annual meet
Ing OF the 18th Building Association was held last
night at Goddard'S hall. The entire old board Of
directors and officers were reelected. The report
OF the secretary showed the association to be In
healthy condition, and ten shares were retired at
the stock value rates.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC TEMPERANCE MEETING was
held by the DaShaway Reform Club at their hall
last night, at which stirring addresses were made
by Mesdames Riley and Chambers, Messrs John
Tyler. Brandt ;nnd and Others Appropriate singing
Wells.
"HoMs, SWEET HOME. THE spot selected In Oak
Hill cemetery by Mr.. W. w. COrcoran as the final
resting place for the bones OF John Howard Payne
Is In the eastern part OF the cemetery on the slope
OF the hill at the foot OF which runs Rock creek.
FIRE THIS MoRNING.-About 1880 this morning
an alarm was struck by Officer Trunnel for fire
in small frame house, No. 1906 NJ street, owned
by Mr. George H. Rhodes and occupied by Mr..
Frank Mace as provision store. No. engine
quickly responded and extinguished the fire with
loss upon the building and contents OF about
500. No insurance. The fire is supposed to have
been OF 1ncendiary origin.
DEsERTER FROM THE SIGNAL CoRPs.-A young
man named Joseph Shoemaker, about twenty-five
years OF age, surrendered himself at the station
house last evening, stating that he had deserted
from Fort Myer on the I'd Instant. The officers at
the fort have been notified.
NEWS NOTEs-Mr. Ferdinand King left town
Saturday night on short visit to PittSburg -.
The Pierce house, on Prospect avenue, recently
purchased by Lieut. Thackara, Is about to be re-
modelled and renovated. 1t is to be occupied 1t is
said. by the lieutenant and his family Electrical
phenomena were noticed last night by citizens
here In the sky In the northwest. The pound
master Will find a large field OF labor on Valley
street,
HIGH TIDE-November q, 4:58 am; 5:2s pm.
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JUDGE HOOVER Still. IN TOwN.-It was stated
at the Department OF Justice this afternoon that
Mr.. W. w. Hoover. associate justice OF the Terri
tory OF Arizona has not left the city, and does not
intend to do SO for week or ten days.
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PARDoNED BY THE PRRsIDENT-The President
has pardoned Charles Preston, of the District of
Columbia, sentenced October 2Sth to one years
imprisonment in the Erie county On. W peniten-
tary for grand larceny. The pardon was granted
on account OF the youth of the prisoner, he being
scarcely sixteen years OF age, and-On account OF
his previous good character
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LAWYER CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS
Ia the Police Court today Mr.. j. j. Barker,
lawyer, was charged with making threats of per-
sonal violence to a young cOlOred man named
Jesse Gray. The testimony Of Gray was to the
ELECT that he is servant OF Mr.. Arthur Bennett,
the lessee OF house No. 9l9 street; that Barker
rents the upper part OF the house from Mr..
ana for nOn-payment OF rent, Mr.. Bennett,
whe occupies the lower part OF the house as an
lce-cream saoOn,h had Mr.. Barker'S goods attached;
that witness yesterday detected Mr.. Barker
when Barker became furious and drew a pistol on
Witness and threatened that IL he got near enough
he would blow his brains out. A daughter OF Mr..
Bennett corroOorated the cOlOred mans story.
Mr.. Barker made statement. and the court took
the defendants personal bonds to keep the peace.
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GOLD SILVER SPOONS.
~ FORKS, TEA SETS.
DINNER SETS, PITCHERS
WATERS,
ana every imaginable article made of silver from the
IsasL 70 the greatest Manufactured and sold at 10
West Baltimore street. by ~ " ~
nl-im SAMUEL KIRK SON
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young man named Thomas +. Dorsey was before
Judge Smell this morning, charged with carrying
razor. Officer Harlow testified to arreSting the
young man on the avenue for being dsorderly
and also to finding a razor on him. The young
man stated that he was travelling, and through
accident put the razor in his pocket. The court
inquired OF the officer II it "shaving razor"
and made an official examination OF IL and said It
didn't look like "cutting razor" and he would
release the defendant on his personal bonds for
his vi
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GEE THE S. 81 AND IS CHILDREN'S SUITS
- Single Pants, Toe, 9Oc. and 81; age 4-lO.
School Suits from So so. "A and IS, upwards; age
S-l2. -oe'
Boys School Suits. from 81. IS and Sc up age, IL
TO IT, Single Pants, from 81 up. ~
Boys School Hats, from SOC. up. Dress do, 75c
The best 81 School Button Shoes in the District of
Columbus. at
]. W. SELBY'S
Ola 1914 1915 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
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Name

Congressman Updegraff, of Ohio, Is again re-
ported to be In dying condition.
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RECOGNIZANCEs FORFEITED This morning In
the Criminal Court, Judge Wylie, the case of JOS
Graves, charged with keeping gaming table
held on April 3D. 1884, by the Police Court in 81 900
bail to answer the charge-the recogniZance was
forfeited. The recognizance OF james Crusor,
charged with the larceny Of hack and pair OF
horses from Catharine Tiernay was also forfeited
this morning.
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REFORM IN THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE
p. o. DEPARTMENT.-Mr. Hatton, the First Assist
ant Postmaster General, has decided to make
change in the manner OF purchasing supplies for
the first and second class post offices throughout
the country, to take effect January 1St. Under
the present system such postmasters purchase
supplies as stationery, furniture and other fur
nfshtngs for their offices. Now Mr.. Hatton has
decided that all such supplies will be hereafter
purchased by the blank agency OF the department
under his supervision, and he expects that he will
make saving OF about twenty-five per cent The
principal postmasters throughout the country
nave been invited to meet here next month to dis
cusS the details for carrying out this plan and to
adopt Uniform blanks as far as practicable.
POSTAL CONVENTION between the United States
and Belgium, for the exchange OF money orders
was signed yesterday. Heretofore the exchange
between these two countries was effected through
the Intervention OF Switzerland,
PARDoNED ON ACCOUNT OF His YOUTH The
President has pardoned Robert Logan, who was
convicted OF robbng mail coach in the western
district OF Texas on the 18th November, 1881, and
sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary at Chester, Ill. The pardon was granted
on account OF the prisoners youth and because he
Is believed to have been the tool OF elder men He
confessed his crime and pleaded guilty, and has
since aided the government the prosecution and
conviction OF others.
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FINED FOR KEEPING LIQUOR BAR WITHIN 400
FEET OF School HoUsB.-MiChael Hayden, OF No.
3l5 14th street northwest, was before the Police
Court this morning charged with keeping an I'M
licensed bar. The defendant is one Of the keepers
who was refused a license by the license board on
this account License Agent Raft and Policeman
Carter testified to buying liquor by the drink In
saw Commissioner West who assured him that
these cases would not be prosecuted until May.
The court told the defendant that he could not
get permission from anybody to violate the law
ana II was violation Of the law to sell liquor
without a license. Judge Smell said this might be
a case Tor clemency from the Commissioners but
he would impose fine OF sos or TO days An APP
peal Was noted.
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We have all sizes of Frames You select your Pic
lures from our stock buy them where you please
Bring them to We viii frame them of charge If
You buy your Frames from BE shure and note the
difference i'll prices.
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THE VARIETY THEArER LICENSE CAsR.-The
warrant sworn by License Agent RAN against
Thos E. Snellbaker, proprietor OF the Theater
Comlque, for not having q $500 license to run his
theater, was sent out for service on that gentle
man to-day, and Mr.. s. will be notified to appear
at the Police Court tomorrow morning for trial
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Two Eventful Days in Baltimore.
THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR LAYING THE CORNER-sToNK
OF THE NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING THIS AFTER
NooN-rHE OPENING OF THE NKw CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE..