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National Republican., 1883-05-10
rwo DARING BURGLARS
Assault mn Old Woman I'm New York
FlRt-Robbery Their Object.
Special Dispatch


New York, May "a daring aud mystic
rious robbery occurred in East FiGy-third
street this morning. Shortly after 4 o'clock
Peter Sass, German pianomaker, residing
on the top floor of an apartment house at No.
101 East Fifty.third street. was awakened
from his sleep by the loud cries of his mother
in.law. She occupies n room adjoining that
in which Sass was asleep in the front part
Of the house. Upon leaving his bed he
hurriedly dressed himself and ran into
his mother-in- Jaws apartment. There, to his
great surprise, he found her sitting in bed,
the clothes Of which were covered with blood
that was flowing freely from an ugly wound
on the top Of her head. He became so
alarmed at the sight that he was unable to
speak for several minutes. When he recov-
cred from tho shock his mothor-in-law In
formed him that two burglars had entered
the house and carried off all tho property
they could conveniently lay hands on. She
said that she heard noise in the paror as
though something heavy had fallen on the
floor, just at the dawn Of day. As she opened
her eyes q revolver was thrust into her face.
A man, who was at the side of the bed,
threatened her with death IL she made an
ontcry. She remained quiet for few min
utos when q low sound was heard, which ap-
pearcd 10 be n signal from an assistant, who
stood guard whilo the other ransacked the
place for valuablcs. Another man then ap-
preached the door, and the burglar who had
stood watch hit her over the head. She be-
came unconscious, and remained so for sew
cral minutes. When she recovered the thieves
had left the room, and she made an outcry
that awoke her son-in-law. He Immediately
went 10 tho station house in East Fifty-hrst
street aud reported the case. Two detectives
vent 10 the house and carefully examined
everything. The facts rs stated above appear
20 puzzle the police considerably, although
they arc inclined TO give no information what
ever. The house where the robbery and as
sault aro alleged 10 have been committed Is
occupied by two other families, one of whom
liyos on the floor Immediately below Sass.
The burglars opened all the bureau drawers
in the old lndy's room and empted the con-
tents on the floor, picking out whatever arti-
Clcs they considered valuable. They took
several bank books number Of checks, a
small box In which Jewelry was kept and
Huruo mouaV
National Republican., 1883-05-10
EAST WASHINGTON.

A very select soiree dansante was given
last night at WaslSlgton hall by the scholars
OF Profs Birmingham and Golway.
The Sunday school of the Metropolitan
Presbyterian church will give their annual
anniversary OF May festival some time during
the present month.
Officers Barnes and Proctor, of the eighth
precinct, detailed at the circus grounds, made
Eve arrests yesterday.
William Crimmns was arrested yesterday
by Sergt. Duvall and Officer Blandford, of the
eighth precinct, for keeping his bar open on
Sunday.
The attention Of tho authorities is called to
tho drinking fountain for horses on this side
OF the Navy Yard bridge, which haslbeen dry
for some time, aud the horses who traverse
the country roads bringing produce 10 this
city cannot quenoh their thirst until they
reach Capitol hill.
The contractors will soon break the ground
for the erection Of the new church building
Of Mt. Jezreel congregation (colored). This
congregation have been meeting for some
time In a frame building entirely too small
for tho purpose. Mr.. Charles Gesford win do
the carpenter work and Mr.. flames Ashford
the brick work. Rev. r. s. Robinson is the
pastor Of the congregation.
The Washington Light Guard held their
weekly meeting at their armory, Odd Fellows
hall, Navy Yard, last night, whom there were re-
| oeiyed a number Of applications for active and
honorary membership, and an invitation 10
/ attend the camp hre and festival Of the Union
/ Veteran corps In body, but as the guard is
/ not all uniformed they will attend indivldu.
/ ally. proposition was made 10 give a series
/ Of excursions duringlthe coming summer, and
a committee WAS appointed 20 mako all in
/ quirics and report 20 the company at the next
| meeting
Al o'clock yesterday morning thieves at
/ tempted 10 enter the residence Of Mrs. jerks
| 536 Fourth street southeast, but were fright.
/ ened OF by the inmates Of the house.
! Mr.. T. +. Smith, we'll known young mar
/ Of East Washington, Is TO be married TO Mis-
/ Annie Slack on Wednesday evening next a
/ 7.30 o'clock at 50. Aloysius church
Great Improvement Is being made by thu
district In tho southeastern section Of thl
city IN the neighborhoOd Of Fourth an,
Fifth streets near the water.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
TELEGRApuIC TALES.

The minister of justice Of Quebec has dc.
clined TO recommend mitigation Of the sem
tenee of the murderer RomAin Chabot, and he
will be hanged at Arthabaskayille ON Friday.
Mrs. Charles Wheeler. Of Philadelphia,
has given 5000, and II, q. MargTand of New
York, $4,000, to the fund for the erection Of
new chapel At st. Paul'S school, Concord,
N, IL.
--Georgianna ]. Guenthor. doing q whole
sale liquor business In Buffalo, N. y, under
the name Of Henry T. Gillett a Sons, has
made general assignment for the benefit OF
creditors TO Mr.. John l.. Romer.
John Coggins was found murdered al
Cuero, Texas, having been shot through the
heart. His face was horribly mutilated, evil
IDENTIFY 10 prevent recognition. A man named
Mitrovioh has been arrested on suspicion.
The jury In the case Of Jim Herndon, al
Clarkesville Ark, one Of the Little Rock and
Fort Smith train robbers who murdered Con
ductor John Cain, returned a verdict Of muir
der in the first degree, They we're out thirty
minutes.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
SENATOR FAIR SPEAKS.
We Regrets the Publicity Given 10 His
wines Action, and WIN Say Nothing
Against Her.

Hs Regrets the Publicity Given 10 His
wines Action, and WIN Say Nothing
Against Her.
SAN FRAScisco. May o.--senator Fair, in
conversation to-day with. n representative Of
the Associated Press, stated that he regretted
bitterly and koonly the notorioty given a
matter 10 exclusively concerning himself and
wife. lie said g am willing 20 bear all tho
odium which tho public in Ignorance Of the
real facts, may choose 10 cast upon me. But
my regret IA for my wife, whose namo should
be In dispatches all over tho country, Now
a. always my desire has been 10 do that which
would contribute 20 the happiness of my wife
and children. II have In any way failed
God knows II has not been prompted by de-
sire 10 do 80. Now, as ever, l want that
which will best contribute TO tho happiness
Of my wife. IL my wife thinks n separation
will add 10 her happiness. then her mind and
mine arc alike. l have done nothing 20 merit
the obloquy cast on me. Those who best know
me will toll you what my desires are in this
matter. GOd has blessed me with wealth.
l have never used II for any mean or unmanly
purpose, My heart and hand have always
been open 10 those In distress, and will con.
tinuo 70 be 20 those who seek or need my
help. | repeat that In this matter with my
wife, which has been made so public, j have
nothing 10 say further than that II pains me
90 soc her nAmo and mine associated with
such dastardly and vindictiye dispatches as
have gone forth 20 tho world. / am the man
and she Is the woman, and in these relations
will shield her name at every point In my
nn,xer -
National Republican., 1883-05-10
IOnnl lleInh.

Detective Edelin, yesterday arrested Joseph
Martin on suspicion of picking pockets at the
circus.
Mollie Wood, the woman arrested for rob-
bing man of some money on Tuesday night,
yesterday swore out warrant against II. j.
Marshall, proprietor of the Marshall house,
charging him with keeping bawdy house.
James p. Donohue, tho champion tub
souller Of Peoria, ILL.,. is here training for
race in Chicago. He has his headquarters at
Cumberlands boat house. Bob Odlum, who
IL training for his big swimming match at
Ocean View, has his headquarters at the same
boat house, and Bob is the champion tubsculler
Of this locality. 1t is expected that these two
tubmen will get up match shortly. They
will have an informal race this afternoon.
Chief Detective Cox, the Juvenile member
OF the force, certainly possesses the elements
Of firlnness, which is one Of the requisites OF
success in his profession. He visited the
circus yesterday afternoon and took a seat in
the space reserved for the press and the special
friends Of the management, and though the
attendant informed him that he was tres
passing the detective held his seat until he
got ready TO "move on"
Chief Engineer Smith of the Kearsage Is on
visit TO the city for a day or two. The
Kcarsargo is lying at Hampton roads.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Railways In the United States.

CHICAGO, May 9,-The Railrdy Age to-mor-
row will say: During the first four months of
The present year there were 1,450 miles of
main track laid, against 2,300 miles during
the corresponding period last year. The de-
crease is owing TO the cold winter and the
backward spring interfering with the work
Notwithstanding this fact the mileage thus
far this season is greater than for the same
period of any previous year, except 1852. Tho
work was doue OIL seventy-five different lines
in thirty-onc states and territories. Those
which lead in the construction are: Cali.
fornia, 170 miles; Utah, 1856 miles; New York,
1l5 miles; Pennsylvania, 03 miles; Montana,
so miles; Idaho, SO miles Arizona, 81 miles,
and Missouri, 73 miles. The estimated rail.
way building for the year is 5000 miles.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Io,yn Repubiicsn Association.

The Iowa Republican association met last
night at Che residence of Col. J.. L. McCfeery,
Cos Pennsylvania avenue southeast, large
number of ladies and gentlemen being pres.
ent. Col. Andrew Geddes was elected mem.
Der. After the business of the meeting was
concluded, musical and literary programme
was rendered, as follows; Piano solo, Miss
Lulu McCleery; duet, Miss McCleery and
Mr.. Miller; an original poem was read by
Mrs. Stewart; a solo was executed by Miss
Flora McCleery n recitation by Mrs. Tilton,
and reading by Mr. MoCleery. A vote of
thanks was passed TO Mr.. and Mrs McCleery
for their efforts In the evenings entertain
ment
Among those present were:
Col. Geddes, Capt. Rcgart, o. II. Herring, Maj. NJ.
4, Anderson, Col. George Cowie, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
Fitzpatrick, w. g. Burton, j. =. Driver, j. p. Gran.
lhuw, Mrs sanford, J. G. Peacock, s. V. ProudHt,
Mrs stewart J. NJ. Gibson, r. A. Clark, Mrs. Din
widdle \. M, Garden, X. 7. Minshall, Capt Cros.
by, W. W. Miller, aud Mrs. Taylor.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILWAY.
Regular Monthly Meeting 81 the Board oS
Directors co. Rssignations and APPoint-
Spscidf Difpdth

ments.
Special Dispdt-h
BALTIMORE, May a.--The regular monthly
meeting Of the board Of directors Of the Bal.
timoro and Ohio Railway company took
place yesterday, the president, john W. Gar
rett, presiding. The resignation OF Mr.. n. T..
Chapman as master Of machinery, made In
consequence of III health, was accepted and
Dir. Andrew j. Cromwell was unanimously
appointed IA the acting master Of machinery.
Mr. Cromwell has beCn connected with the
machinery department for a long period,
and for many years satisfactorily hlled
tho position OF master mechanic VI
Mount Clare aud also for the past three
years the position Of assistant master Of
machinery for main line aud branches east
of tho Ohio river. Mr. John G. Davis, who,
after being seventeen years master Of ma
chinery, retired from the service fourteen
months in order 20 secure needed rest from
protracted labor, having fully recovered his
health, returns TO the service. On the nom
ination of President Garrett Mr. Davis was
unanimously confirmed as an additional as
sstant TO the president Mr.. James L. Ran
dolph, who has many years been the chief
engineer of the company, was nominated by
the president as consulting engineer In
connection with all the lines Of the COM
pany, and the nomination was confirmed.
Inc prealucnt nominated MI. henfy l..
Douglas as the chief engineer Of the line con-
structed between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mr.. Douglas has been long engaged in his
profession, and as engineer has held impor-
tant and responsible positions. The board
unanimously confirmed the nomination.
The president stated that arrangements had
been made for the rapid prosecution Of the
work upon tho line between Baltimore aud
Philadelphia with tho design Of opening
this great route at the earliest practicable
period, IL is expected that contracts for all
the heavy work will be offered in brief time
The president stated that the sterling loan Of
the company recently negotiated In London
attracted to an unprecedented extent invest
ors of the most solid character in Great
Britain, and the prompt subscriptions for this
loan commanding par for bonds paying an
interest Of a per cent, per annum has elected
much favorable comment in Europe, showing
the general approval by capitalists of the
conservative and successful management of
the Baltimore and Ohio company. The board
then adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
MEADE posr AUXILIARY.
Formation or Ladies' Aid soclety-Its
Objects nnd Aims-The Officers.


The ladies of tho auxiliary tolMeade post
No o. q. \. r., have organized OH basis of
fraternity. charity, and loyalty, and include
in their ranks all ladies of good character,
who are friendly to the objects and interests
of the Grand Army Of the Republic. It's OBJ
iects are the assistance of soldiers, sailors, and
marines, and their families, when in distress
To promote a fraternal feeling and social in.
tercoursc between the families of comrades
of the g. A. r. their own membership, and
friends; TO receive advice at all times from
Meade post, aud TO render the same when
necessary; to hold entertainments, fairs,
and other social gatherings, for the forma-
tion of a fund. A meeting was held in q. A.
II. hall, corner Seventh and i streets north
west, last hight, at which the following
officers were elected Mrs. G. J.. Ransom,
president; Mrs. II. NJ. Kimball sr., vice
president; Mrs. NJ. s. Tullock, jr., vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Chisolm, secretary Mrs. A. q.
Riddle, treasurer; Mrs. Roach, chaplain /;
Mrs. Melvina Smith, conductor; Mrs. b. f.
Hackman, guard. Executive committee :
Mrs John NJ. Gregory, chairman; Mrs. f.
Cary Long, Mrs. NJ. c. Foote, Mrs. William
p. Dole, Mrs. Birney, Mrs. Metzorott, Mrs. f.
A, Carmau.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
POLITICAL POINTS.
Ben Butler and the LogisIsture--Gsorgia
Election Returns.

BosToN, May 0,-The legislative commit
mitteo investigating tho validity Of Governor
Buffers first veto had the governors private
secretary again before them to-day, but he
refused 10 give any facts relative TO the send
ing in of the veto or in regard 20 his rela-
tions with the governor He said his refusal
was under the directions of the governor.
Governor Butler has refused 10 approve
bills amounting TO $l,400, signed by Wright
ington, superintendent Of the indoor poor,
and Sanborn, inspector Of state charities, AS
they have not taken the oath Of office. He
says they arc not legal officers Of the state,
ATLANTA, GA, May 0.-The legislature
met o-day and opened the election returns
The vote stood; Henry ID. Mcdaniel, 23,6s0 I;
scattering, 34. IL has not been decided yet
when tho Inauguration will take place, but IL
is probable that tomorrow will be decided
upon.
ATLANTA, GA, May 0.--rhe Inauguration
of Gov. Mcdaniel will take place az II o'clock
tomorrow morning with appropriate oere.
monies.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
STRIKING woRKMEN.
A Mine Fired in uIinois-strike OF
PTintera-Nork Resumed.

Prtntera-Work Resumed.
CHICAGO, MAy0.-A special dispatch states
that tho strikers at tho Western Cooperative
mino In West Belloville, H., set FIRE TO mine
there on Sunday night when II was unoccu-
pied by working and the fire ragged all day
Monday. There was considerable trouble on
Monday, and the men who attempted 10 work
were intimidatcd by the strikers. The
burned mine is one Of the largest In tho
Belleyille district. and the loss by the fro
win amount TO nearly 100000.
BosroN, May 9.-At Rand a Avery's eigh-
teen printers have struck for an increase Of
pay on the work Of setting up tho Boston
directory. The company was paying thirty
eight cents per 1000 ems, and the compositors
demanded an increase OF seven cents per 900.
There are no men hero 10 take their places.
The strike Of the Kinney Bros cigarette
makers, of New York, continues, aud the
working people, men and women, are becom.
ing more aggressive. They have received u
letter from Mrs. Lille Devereaux Blake en-
couraging them In their strike.
CHICAGO, May 0.-It is announced that the
North Chicago rolling mills, which have beon
idle for six months, and which furnish work
to 1000 men, will resume operations early
next week.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
More Revenue stamps Wanted.

DETROIT, May 0,--The tobacco manufac.
turers of this city held full meeting to-day
at which letter to the commissioner of i'm
ternal revenue was unanimously approved
protesting against the hardships to which
tho business is being subjected because of
the utterly inadequate supply of revenue
stamps received. Hundreds OF thousands of
pounds OF tobacco are now awaiting shipment
here for want Of necessary stamps. The
is SO seriously affecting the trade as inexcusa-
BILE and outrageous.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Jere Dunn,s Jury,
Specidl Dispatch

CHICAGO, May 9.-Ton minutes before
the hour of adjournment this evening the
last of twelve jurors who are to try Jere Dunn
for the Elliott murder was secured. All the
day had been occupied in challenges and
counter challenging, the states attorney ques-
tioning each man concerning his views on
capital punishment, and the defense propound-
ing the query which eventually became mo-
notonous, DO you believe in self defense as
justification for killing" Dunn wore his
usual nonchalant air throughout the day.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
FEEDING THE FLAMES.
Destructive Fires tn New Haven, Tren-
ton, ard Elsewhere, with Loss OF Life.

toni and Elsewhere, WIN Loss OF Lie
spsciai Dispatch
NEw uAvEN. CoNN., May O.-One Of the
most serious accidents that has eyer occurred
ata Ere In New Haven happened tonight.
About o'clock a IRE was discovered in the
lon Of the livery stable Of Rufus Smith, at
No. 30 Chapel street. Tho Are was soon
under control, with v loss Of about 5000.
There vhs sume danger arprehendcd from the
wall ou Center street, aud Engineer Hubbard
nud Assistant Engineer Dsbrow ordered the
men of hose No. 10 stand back, a. there was
danncr just a. the order wns given the wall
fslI. buryinr eight men under the debris.
Two of them are fatally injured and tho
others more or lees seriously. Tho names Of
the injured are Augustus Hyland, probably
fatally .. n. Finnogan, probably fatally;
Capt Fred. tatlin' ,eriouslyi ): ID. Goodwin,
SLIGHT srslp wound Edward B Ware, slightly;
David ]. Shields seriously George y. Catlin,
slightly. and Lcstor Jackson, lightly. The
wounded men were taken 30 their homes.
The hrs was undoubtedly of incendiary
origin.
IrrSrox. n. j.. May a.--shorily after
midni nd this morning Ore broke out In the
phot ICnph gallery of A. q. Beer, In tho
huiidlua Un tlt State street, known ne the
Mansion h1uso. The flames spread rapidly,
aud in sIsft time all the stores and offices
in tho buildIug were destroyed, The loss
from 6fe ana water is estimated az over
an0oo. divided among che following parties
a. -. Beer Photograph rallUry; r. l.. Doh
bins, haiteri Haumaartner a 1iudall, dry
Foods, james s Aitkon, lawyer, Daniel ].
Rsrhfrl, cuafavcr, Paul seeker, tailor Nor
Icll a thanhe4laIn dry goods. Samuel Nolr,
lawyer. lnd Mrs. Eimheth Mount who lived
in tho adjoining hnildinE. The losses arc
ucnrly 40 covered hy insurance. During the
pfoaross OF che hrn e ladder broke while
peIuH raised hy half q dozen men, aud
Charlie Never and Roland Taylor, hromcn,
were seriously Injured
oIuEn FtnEs
The most q the husiucss part Of the town
of Iofuev kuufnau county TcNas was do
.troytd hy ore last Monday. The loss s about
lntuI. insurance. si.uu0
The ditiIlcry uf John hirrs, I'd shelby
VILE, Ind, has hccn partially destroyed BY
fire. Tho luss "a from tin,u1l 10 tIouuu, In
surancn from $4,000 90 t2O,pD.
Grimes q Co.'S mill, az NCrmontville, ten
miles north OF Charlotte, Mich, was burned,
nud Two or three men, including the prUpfie-
tor. wpro burned 20 death
The store OF Z. Romioh A Co, dealers In
cotton waste &C., Al JGp Atlantic avenue
Boston, was damaged ny hre yesterday morn
ing 10 tho extent of tl0oO0 Insured.
The building on First avenue. south Min
neapolis, occupied by Dr. Maymcr a. a manu-.
factory of psteut remedies h,s been burned.
The loss on the building aud stock h $4,000,
insurance $1,000. The parties occupying
the fourth story M q residence narrowly e..
oapod with their lives.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
omcor compI.,n,d or.

G. X. Fcigloy was arrested last night by
Officer Bailey for profanity. Mr.. Feigley,
who is blind and who is connected with tho
Dime museum, states that he was standing in
front of the museum where crowd of loafors
were swearing, and the officer came up and
arrested him without cause, and when he
protested against arrest the officer abused him
and accusedp him of shamming blind. He
states that he was for two years in the insti-
tuition for the blind at Baltimore, and is very
indignant at the treatment he received say
ing that the officer struck him three times
with his club without any provocation at all.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Mrs. NIorrcII,s Reception.

Though the octagon" building corner of
Eighteenth street and New York avenue
northwest, in which tho National Academy of
Fine Arts is now located, is still undergoing
extensive improvements Mrs. Imogene Nor
rell, the artist, succeeded by indomitable per-
severance in placing her parlors in condition
for the usual Wednesday reception last even-
ing Many of her friends were present, and
the programme consisted Of declamations by
little Miss Maud Sharp, solos aud duets by
l. Collins
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Reunion OF Pnvmnatnra.

The paymasters and ex-paymasters of the
United States army who reside in this city
have extended an invitation TO all pay
masters who served in the union army during
be hold here in connection with the meeting
Of the Society of the Army of the Potomac
on the sixteenth and seventeenth instant.
There will be o meeting Of paymasters at
o'clock on Wednesday at the Ebbitt house,
where they will have their headquarters, and
largo attendance Is expected.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
What John Dewey Says.

NEW YoRK, May 9.--In a lecture on the
Irish question John Dewey tonight said the
only hope for Ireland was the adoption of
the physical force method in place Of the
moral force movement, illustEated by tho
land league. Through the Fenian brother.
hood Ireland would yet be free.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
The Oakland Hotel Lennsd.

The propretors of Welcker's yesterday
signed the lease Of tho Oakland hotel at Oak
land, Nd, which is owned by the b. & o. R.
r., and is considered one Of the finest hotels in
the country. The new lessoes intend to run
this house In first class style, and they will
extend especial courtesies to Washington
people.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
AppoIntments.

The President yesterday appointed George
Clifford of Maine, United States consul ut
Cognac, France, and John w. BuTdette, jr.,
collector Of internal revenue for tho fourth
district of lnMn
National Republican., 1883-05-10
The south American l4iberator.

New YORK, May 9.--At the foundry Of the
Henry & Bonnard Bronze Manufacturing
company on Mercer street to-day the statue
of Gen, Bolivar, by La Cows, was cast, in the
presence of a distinguished company consist
's~ of ex-senator Window, Hon. James Gil,
National Republican., 1883-05-10

fillan, president of the bronze company,
Messrs. Townsend, of the Importers aud
Traders bank Henry J. Newton, S II. Rob
bins, Felix Aucaigne, and others.