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National Republican., 1883-01-11
PERSONAL.

Lieut.. j. II. Dorst, fourth cavalry is at the Ebbtt
Hon, J.. d. Shoemaker and daughters are at
Willard's.
:, Mrs,;Augusus Belmont, of New York, is at
Wormley's.
Gen. James S. Nesley, OF Plttsburg, is quar- cred
at the Ebbitt
Commander Graham and family, U. s. N, are at
the st. james.
Hon. Miles Ross and Willard Richards, of New
Jersey, are at Wizards
Rufus Hatch and Mr.. Van Allen and family, of
New York, are at Welcker's,
Mr.. and Mrs, A. NJ. Bradshaw, OF New Jersey,
have apartments ut the EbOiu,
Gen. A, b. Mallory, of Texas, and Col. Staples
OF North Carolina, are at the Ebbtt,
]. II. Holcomb and wife and Miss Helen Tracy.
all OF Towanda, Pa are at the 81, James.
Hon. S. w. kellogg, of Connecticut. aud D. Il.
Bailey, oil buffalo, n. y, are at the Arlington.
Hon. John +. Follett, representative elect from
the Cincinnati, ONO, district is at the Riggs.
Gen. T, L. Cllngman, of North Carolina, and
Barclay johnson, OF philadelphia, are ut Willards
Hon. William Dorsheimer, of New York, and
James A. LothroP' OF PennsyiVania, are at the Az
lington.
Representative.elect ]. II. Bagley, jr., of Cats
kin, NJ " aud N. G. Williams, OF Brooklyn, are ut
the Arlington
Mr. and Mrs James +. Campbell, Of Hamilton,
Ohio, and Mr.. and Mrs. @. H. La Montaign are az
the Arlington.
David A. Wells of Connecticut, and Represent.
ative-elyct Felix Campbell, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
are al the Arlington.
l.. Markley A. Mitchell, II. s. scull, Phiadel.
phia, Pa; ID. 4. Elliss, Connecticut; Edwin j.
llawlett, Philadelphia, aud Hugo IL. Plant, New
York, are at the 81, Marc.
NJ. A. Myers c. w. jerks, New York; Jacob
Herbrand, ohioi William II. Bruce, New York;
L. Il. Powell Charles i, Allen, Gen. 4. S. Peck,
Vermont; Charles A, Hardin, kentucky; b. Ma.
gafin, Missouri; John w. Armstrong, Texas, are
at the st. James.
&. Wrghton New York G. s. Sanford Syracuse,
L. Ii. Lewis Bosloni William H. Seaman, Roches!
teri d. Mckenzie, Chicago George O., Osborn,
Jersey City Ed, NJ. Pace, Winston, N. c. L. w,
Gilbert Aurora H., and Charles a. Secor aud
John Telfon, OF New York are at the Metropolitan
John f. Earle, Connecticut; r.. p. Keesbey.
New Jersey o. j. Kolz, Canada; c. n, Harris'
New York: j. W. Ames. H. NJ Gear ana E Ian.
berbaok, New, York; s. q. Allen, Massachusetts;
Y. Marsh, England r. II, Smith, D. L. suther.
land, New York. j. W. Deering, Maine, and E
Moore Pennsylvania, are at the Arlington.
Thomas Howard London, England; b. Phel-
leps, Brooklyn, n. Y; Gen, a. b. Mallory Texas
], s. Bokee, Louisville, Ky, (; j. II. Bascomm j.
W. Powell, Kentucky j. E Vleeok, Baltimore
d. r. CuiGihauk New York; James Parker. Perth
Amboyt D.. ANtell, KIchmond Val John, a.
Finch indianapolis; W. Solomon, Boston; p. l..
Spooner Madison Wis., are at the Ebbitt.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
srAn ROUTE souApB1Es.
More Indignation by Judge Wylie-But
Little Testimony AGduccd.


Little Testimony AGduced.
Nearly an hour was consumed in the star
route trial yesterday morning in the intro
duction of n number of warrants and reports
from the files of the auditors office.
Route No. 411l9-Toquerville to Adair-
ville-was then taken up George VI, sweeny
clerk in the contract office, being called TO
identify the official papers.
The usual "squabble," rs IL was termed by
Mr.. Wilson, ensued upon the offer of these
papers in evidence. The court became exas-
perated, and peremptorly refused to hear
them. He exclaimed, / have never seen the
liberty of speech abused rs it has been in this
case. Everything the smallest pinhead gives
rise to argument and as often as that pinhead
arises it is reargued. We shall none of us
survive the trial if it continues l cannot
open mouth that there is notan objection"
Within fifteen minutes after this Mr.. Bliss
began reading n letter.
object" said Mr.. Ingersoll
oh, well !" answered the court resignedly
It's all right" explained Mr.. Ingersoi,
" don't want to argue; just want to keep
my hand in" [Laughterl
A long discussion followed an attempt to
put In evidence written protests from post
masters on the route under consideration
against the continuance of tho service, and
they were finally ruled out.
MT. wilson demanded n subpoena against
Mr. Bliss to compel him to produce petition
connected with the route.
Mr.. Bliss said the gentleman did not sneak
the truth when he said the petition was made
the basis for an order in this case
Mr.. Wilson. "Your honor, have too much
respect for the court and myself to reply to
that remark"
Mr.. Bliss. "I'ye sat here day after day and
had you accuse me of suppressing evidence"
Mr.. Wilssn attempted to reply, but the
court said; Judge Wilson, you are sick;
you should spare yourself these disagreeable
things"
Nephi Johnson of johnson, Utah, former
subcontractor on the route, was then placed
upon tho stand
The witness testified, among other things,
to an interview with John w. Dorsey, in which
the latter said he was "Jno w. Dorsey & Co"
that his brother was in the United States
senate; and that If petitions were forthcoming
he could get increase of service and expedi-
tion upon the route. Witness circulated one
OF the petitions, which requested.a reduce
tlon of running time to forty-cight hours
None OF them for u thirty-throo hour
scheme. lctter from Stephen w. Dor
sey to the witness requesting him to
prepare petitions was objected to by
the defence, and the question of its adj
missibility was argued at length The defence
contended that the contractor had q perfect
right to get up legitimate petitions and il
was not hold that these were fraudulent petit
tions.
The letter was finally admitted as tending
10 snow in. what manner the petitions were
inspired. "The fraud would have to come in
in some other shape" said Judge Wylic.
The court then adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
The New spnnIsh NIImistrv,

MADRID, Jan. 1O.-The cortes reassemblcd
to-day. Senor Sagasta president ofthe coun-
Gil, addressed the senate. He said the new
ministry would adopt the financial policy of
Senior Camacho, the late minister of finance,
except in regard to the sale ofproperty of the
state. The budget for the current year, he
said, would show surplus. The payment of
the interest on the public debt would be Sc
cured without having to resort to sale of
state forest lands. The Marquis d'Orovio,
who was minister of finance in the cabinet Of
Premier Canovas Del Castillo, said he would
undertake to prove the incorrectness of
Senor Sagasta's representations. Premier
Sagasta subsequently introduced the members
of the new cabinet to the chamber of depu-
ties. He informed the chamber that the
king had told him he did not desire any
change in the policy of the government.
Senor Sagasta expressed the hope that the
government would have a majority in the
chamber
National Republican., 1883-01-11
A NeNY RnlIIYnY.

CLEARFIELD, Pa, Jan. 10.-The susQ1e-
hanna and Southwestern railway company
was reorganized to-day and the work of ex-
tending the road to Clearfed will be pushed
forward at once. One hundred miles of road
Pine Creek system, in order to give additional
transportation facilities for the movement of
the products of the Clearfeld coal mines. The
following officers were chosen: President,
Wm. A. Wallace, Clearfield, Pa; vice presi-
dent and treasurer, Cornelius Vanderbilt New
York directors-W, X. Vanderbilt c. Van
derbilt, c. NJ. Depew and J. Ii. Rutter, of
zam, of Philadelphia; S. r. Reale, Lock
Haven Daniel Beach, Watkins, N, Y; j. A.
Robertson, Wayne county, Pa; w. S. Near
ing, Morris Run, Pal George IL, Platt McIn-
tyre, Pa; secretary, W. IL. Brown, Lock
Haven. Pa
National Republican., 1883-01-11
Burnslde Posi- INSTALLATION.

The installation of officers elected for the
coming year by Burnside post, G. A. r., took
place at Grand Army hall last evening The
ceremonies were conducted by A. L. Medford,
mastering officer of the department. Judge
Lawrence, the retiring commander, made
an eloquent speech upon vacating the chair,
which was responded to by the new COM
nolds made a brief address. Addresses were
also made by Rev. r. II. Shippen, and Gen.
Edward Il. Bryant, of Madison, Wis. At the
conclusion of the speech making the floor was
cleared and the rest of the evening spent in
dancing, excellent music being furnished,
Refreshments were served later in the even
ing, and the guests departed in q most happy
frame of mind
National Republican., 1883-01-11

tion Mr.. de Bildt, of the Swedish legation ;
Mr.. Scaton Munroe, Mr.. Woodbury. Blair, and
Mr. Lee Phillips.
Gen. and Mrs. Hunter had a large reception
last evening, the entertainment concluding
with the german given to the granddaughter
Miss Daisy Stewart, which began at midnight
and lasted until an early hour in the morning.
Mrs MacAllister Laughton held the second
of her series of receptions last night and
gathered distinguished company in her
parlors. Her daughter, Miss Camille Bergh-
mans, who made her debut last week, assisted
in doing the honors of the salon.
Mrs. Winnie Ream-Hoxie will not receive
this week, but will be at home on Thursdays
hereafter during the season.
Mrs. NJ. p. Rindlaub, of Platteville, Wis,
wife of the editor of the Grant county Witness is
in Washington, the guest of her brother-in-
law, Prof A, l.. Guss 2010 Fourteenth street
nothwest, and expects to remain about one
month.
Last night at the New Jerusalem Sweden
borgian) church on North Capitol street, Dr.
H NJ. Schooley and Miss India Woltz were
united in marriage Both bride and groom
are extremely popular in society, and despite
the Arctic weather the tiny edifce was filled
to over1lowing with friends Of the young cou-
pie, who came to see them safely launched on
the sea of matrimony. The bride, who is a
perfect blonde, looked very lovely in white
satin skirt with white brocaded satin overskirt
and train, and diamond jewelry. She entered
the church on the groom's arm. They were
proceeded by Max Hansman, "best man." the
ushers G. G.. Allen, l.. w. Seely, and j. Mex.
Borden; Miss Katie Frye and Miss Fanny
Bennett, the brides attendants and Mr.. and
Mrs. d. @. Morrison, intimate friends of the
bride. Rev. Jabez Fox read the somewhat
peculiar ritual of the church, which does not
require the bride to Glove, honor, and obey or
to be given away" and soon pronounced the
young couple man and wife. DR.. and Mrs.
Schooley took the $3.50 train for New York,
where they will remain for some time. The
presents they received were numerous aud
rnsIlN.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
RuRsrED RANKS.
New Jersey Heard From Again-EXCite-
mcnt i'm Jersey City.

mcnt I'm Jersey city.
New YORK, Jan. 10-The City bank, of
Jersey City, has suspended. Its capital is
$4,000, and its average deposits about $75,OOO
1t has no connection in this city, its business
being done through the First National bank
of Jersey City.
Great excitement was caused by the an
nouncement that the bank had suspended
payment and closed its doors. No cause for
the suspension has as yet been ascertained,
although it is currently reported to be due to
mismanagement on the part of the president
G.. 5. Boice, who is also secretary of Fifth
Ward savings bank. Mr.. Boice is lying seri-
ously i'll at his residence on Jersey City
Heights. An excited throng of depositors
gathered at the bank building, but they were
unable to obtain any satisfaction.
The Fifth Ward savings bank has closed its
doors in consequences of the suspension of the
City bank. President Traphagen, of the
savings bank, is almost certain that the City
bank is completely wrecked, and fears that
his own may be involved to a considerable
extent as Boice, of the City bank, controlled
the finances of both banks. Nearly two
thousand dollars was received by tho bank
just before the close of banking hours. The
doors of both banks are besieged by vast
throng of anxious depositors. Great excite
mcnt prevails
National Republican., 1883-01-11
DnIs Signed by the Presldent.

The President has approved the following
acts For the relief of John 4. Hennaman,
Baltimore; to amend section 1862, Revised
Statutes, relating TO the tax on perique to-
bacco to permit grain brought by Canadian
farmers to be ground at mills in the United
States adjacent to the Canadian territory,
under rules and regulations prescribed by the
Treasury department; for the relief of John
A. Latter; and to extend the time for filing
claims for horses and equipments lost by Off
GERS and enlisted men in the service of the
United States and for other purposes.
National Republican., 1883-01-11

action, which resulted in the death of the
latter gentleman. The testimony of G. Dunn,
business manager for McClain and the princi-
pal witness TO the homicide is to the follow
ing effect: Witness and McClain were stand
ing on a street crossing talking when McCul-
Tough started off but stopped when some hot
words followed. Mccullough started towards
McClan, who drew pistol. Mccullough ad-
vanced upon McClain and pushed him of
once or twice Witness then tried to separate
them, but fearing McClain would shoot, left
them McCain then shot Mccullough, the
ball striking him just above the right eye,
death resulting Immediately. McClain sur
rendered, The tragedy is deeply deplored.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
A Contraetor,s Assoelntlon.

NEW York, Jan. 10-Railway and public
contractors, representing about $20,OOO,OOO of
capital, organized an association to-day, to be
known as the Contractors association of the
United States. Any railroad is eligible to
membership by the payment of a $50 fee. The
object is TO promote a friendly feeling and to
agree upon u uniform system Of carrying on
the contract business.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
A Contest From Montana.

HELENA, Mon, Jan. IA weekly weak
ling with prctentious name, published by an
adhesive recipient of republican patronage in
this district, spoke of the reelection of Hon.
Martin Maginnis, the democratic delegate
from Montana, as Christmas gift" The
value of this gift is slightly impaired by the
announcement that the seat is to be con-
tested by the republican candidate. 1t is
alleged that enormous frauds were perpe-
trated in the frontier counties of that terri
tory to overcome the large majority which
Mr.. Nlagnnis's opponent received in the
counties having permanent population. A
rich revelation of political methods on the
border is promised.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
For the Citizen soIdieIy.

Mr.. sewell to-day gave notice in the senate
that he intended TO offer an amendment to
the army appropriation bill, providing for an
annual appropriation of 100000, to be dis
tributed among the states and territories upon
the basis of tho comparative number of regu-
larly enlisted organized, and uniformed mill
tiamen in such states or territories, for the
encouragement of citizen soldiers and their
education in military tactics for utilization
by the nation in time of emergency.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
The Window-Giass Makers.

The national association of window'glass
manufacturers held its semi-annual session
here yesterday, the president, Mr.. f. L. Bo-
dine, of Philadelphia, in the chair About
forty delegates were present. A committee
of harmony, consisting of FIVE members, was
appointed and other business transacted. The
committees of the association and its mem-
bers individually arc charged with making
the necessities of the trade known to their
respective senators and representatives.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
ALnnisinnn Trnredv.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan, l0.-The Times-Demo-
crat Monroe La, special says that this evening
the ustal quiet Of the city was disturbed by
the gVac,mont Of terrible tragedy upon its
principal street, l., j. McClain and " &,
Mccullough, both prominent citizens, became
engaged in difficulty over business trans
National Republican., 1883-01-11
KILLED In Presence OF Ills children.

SPRINGFIELD, I'LL, Jan. l0,-John Nc
Crary, of San Antonio, Texas, was accidently
shot and killed this morning at Barclay, this
county. He had been practcing with re-
and two children. While playing with one
of the children the pistol by some accident
was discharged and the bullet entered his
Lnnn
National Republican., 1883-01-11
Another Boiler ExpIosion.

LEBANON, PA, Jan. l0.-The boiler ofa small
engine in the tobacco shed of William Zeller
at Newmonstown exploded yesterday after
noon. Fifteen men were at work in the shed
at the time, four of whom were badly scalded.
forced out, and the engine totally wrecked.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
TIE DETECTIVES.
Correspondence as 10 Rcwards-The Law
Has Been Violated.

Correspondence as 20 Rcwnrds-The Law
Has Been Violated.
In the investigation that has been had bv
the commissioners into the charges against
members of the detective force it has been
ascertained that those officers have been in
the habit of taking money from persons to
whom they have returned property which had
been stolen. Indeed, it is understood that
the detectives have admitted having received
money under such circumstances. The pro-
follows:
SEC. 357. No member of the board of nolice mr.
of the police force shall receive or share In for HIS
own benefit, under any pretense whatever, any
present fee, or emol olument Tor police service other
than the regular salary and pay provided by this
chapteri except by consent of the board of police.
81 SEC. S5S. The board of police, for mertorlous
ana extraordinary services rendered by ANY mem
ber ofthe police force in due discharge of his duty
may permit such member TO retain for his own
benefit any reward or present rendered him there
for. N
The commissioners have of course inherited
the powers of the old police board and in or
der to ascertain if permission had been at
any time given to any detective to receive
money Tor meritorious services, n letter of
inquiry was addressed to the acting superin
tendent Of police This letter was returned
by Capt Vernon with the following endorse.
ment:
Respectfully returned to Commissioners d. c..
OFFICE OF MAJOR AND SUPERINTENDENT
METROPOLITAN POLICE OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
e, ~, :, ,o-. 10th jan, 1888.
=. Since July IL, 1873, to date hereof no presents
iees, em0luments, or rewards have been received
by TINS office from the detectives; oonseouently
the retention OF any such present, fee emolument
or reward If received by them, or either of them
could not have been consented to by the commits,
slohers' G. Il. VERNON,
Act Major and Supt.
This places the detectives who have re-
ceived money in a decidedly unpleasant con-
dition. If they have kept the money SO re-
ceived themselves they have violated the law
as above quoted. If they have given the
money to tho thieves to secure the property.
and enable them to return it to the owners
they have been guilty of compounding
felony. There is perhaps one way of
escape. They may claim that they have
given the money SO received to the "fenceD
men in order to make them "give up" the
property. If so, they will be able to produce
the receipts Of these "fence" men as their
vouchers for the disposition of the money
which came into their hands. The produc-
tion of any vouchers would be of considerable
interest.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
How ThoY DO M In Terns.

GALVESTON, Jan, 10.--The Mus Sulphur
springs special says James W, Mason, living
near here, was called out of his house to-day
and shot by an unknown person.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
Death OF EI-secrctnry morrill,.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 10.--Hon. Lot M.
Morrill,, aged 40, died this morning at 10
o'clock. He suffered very little, and his last
moments were without pain or struggling.
The members of his family and the attending
physicians were present during his last
moments. The dying man recognized his
family and with his last breath attempted to
bid them farewell but with the word on his
lips, his spirit passed away.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 10.-Tho funeral services
over the remains of Lot NJ. Morrill, will be
held Saturday morning at II a. m at his late
residence.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
senator Rnnsom Renominnted,

RALEIGH, N, c., Jan. 10,-In full demo-
cratic caucus tonight Gen, Matt w. Ransom
was unanimously nominated by accamation
for reelection to the senate as his own sue
CeSsOr.
National Republican., 1883-01-11

Information was received at the Treasury
department yesterday of the death at Augusta,
Me-, Of Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, who was
secretary of the treasury under President
Grant from June, 1876, to March, 1877. The
flags on the building were hung at half mast
and the principal entrances draped in mourn
ing. 1t is probable the department will be
closed on the day of his funeral
National Republican., 1883-01-11
Gen. stOneman Inaugurnted.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1O.-Gov. Stoneman
WAS inaugurated to-day at Sacramento In
accordance with his wishes, no military or
other display was made.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
THE SNOW AT VARIOUS POINTS.

New YORK, Jan. 1O.--Thc severe snow
storm which commenced last night still con-
tinues. The horse cars as well rs trucks are
all doubled up, and street traffic is accom-
plished with difficulty. Reports from other
sections show that the storm ispretty general.
At Petersburg, Va, twenty.one inches of
1857, and trains from all points are delayed.
The Long Island sound steamers had trouble
some time last night, three of them having
been obliged TO put into Huntington, Long
Island.
National Republican., 1883-01-11

The chief signal officer of the army fur
nishes the following special bulletin to the
press: storm center moving in q north
eastcrly track near the coast is now east of
Nova Scotia. A depression of slight energy,
moving from Manitoba if a southeastcrly
track, is central near Pittsburg, Pa. General
snow has fallen in all the northern districts
except the Missouri valley Northcastcrly
winds prevail in the lake region, middle
states, and New England The temperature
has fallen from 2Oo to 30o in Missouri and
Iowa, and risen from 100 to 15o in the Gulf
states The temperature is below the mean
for the month east of the Mississippi river.
A warm wave extends from Dakota to the
Gulf of Mexico, but probably will not extend
to the eastward.
National Republican., 1883-01-11
VESSELS ASHORE.

The signal corps station at Sandy Hook
New Jersey, reports as follows at 12O5 p. m
to the chief signal otlicer "Asbury Park, New
Jersey reports three-masted vessel Mabe
Thomas, Of New Haven, high and dry on the
beach at Ocean Grove no lives lost. Steamer
Pottsville, Collins, owned by Philadelphia
and Reading Railway company, from Bostor
TO Philadelphia, in ballast ashore at Chad
wicks, near life-saving station No. ~.