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The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

There has always existed a dis
position to animadvcrt upon tho
laws delays. This proceeds from
thoughtlessncss. We're law not
dclibcratcd 1t could not fulfil H.
mission. Could people dispose ii
human life and rights as they dis.
patch business, and 70 their own
taste, the world would prcsen, 4
sad spectacle, indeed.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

orR esteemed friend, scrgt. Ma
con, after drawing in o few whins
~ the air 81 liberty, feels called
upon 10 justify himself for crack
ing away at Guitcau. lie saws he
went into the late war aud fought
against four unoles and twcnty.tw,
cousins, and thinks ho deserved i
better job than guarding the a.
sassin Of n president. A man VIII,
could cope With twenty.six bloodei
relatives would naturally feel cm
barrasscd At overseeing one poo
lanaiic In Jail.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

inHffu rf Nna Him tfira luua
T4 fufk JfihNnr anl. m iH
tH Nfnffe M Hulfi tt mffN llf
ilrHi.n. fte thlllfn aliur sIrnl
fIly Winaslu ahl llY affrflfYa
nHp4finn y acquired if tym. Hui Hf
fifnui aa nHttn H p fiNf ptffiufmt
Hml 0lnWIu ff ihls service uIlNf ~.
lfftH Iu Ht Nui lHitUfH ttmn HHg ~ ~
rrr drn,ep cor rIHl0 mpDuuHa' Tho
reference 40 ihH HlIn tUaHlr.Ha BOO nri
UUl lUllptH elmIuHWlN ht "I NHtfuIA ~
n.tof mun iIily UU.tr'rl fhnu ly
urr rylr0uIinHty lsi ui uitmrIlHs Hll.i
ihHi magazine l%nnYHnrt# iur 1856 lle
iIIlIfiu3 vill hu rome oi ihp lrl1ITf
contributors.
Louisa VI Alrott 4 r. TroahtlE,
Captain Mtyno tltid. ilillnnr lljotth
ioyomn Maurice Thompson, Frank u.
Siuckitu CUurlrs Dudley Warner ~.
quin Hillcr, Elizabeth stuart Phelps Mrs.
a. b. a. whitney Julian Hawthorne,
C,lu rhHxlor ilaiy Mapea upig Lieut..
Frederick ~rhwatt1 ltHr Hawthorne
/ iAthrup, T.. q Brooks, Gr0rec " Cable,
| CiaR n Leland. Susan fonimlrp Cooper
John q. Whittier, "lI. H." W q. stol.
dapI e f. Cmnch and scores Of Other
/ distinguished writer's. Tine best artist.
and cngmynrs illustrate thc magazine.
II has been truly said that the reading
of ST. NICHOLAS Is
"a LIBERAL EDtCATION'
for thc boys and girls who rrc fortunate
enough 10 lnyc IT, IN no other book ~
periodical is instruction 20 happily blend
al with recreation aud amusement.
Tho price is t}01u year, or - cents
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lsher,, ly money or express orlcr, banI
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The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

Mn. CASSIDY, the Democratic
Congressman frum Nevada, intends
Ia introduce a bill 10 disfranchiss
the womcn of Utah. ~inasmuch as
the present methol enables = Nor.
mon with twelve wives 10 cast
Thirteen votes. Mr.. Cassidy should
hs aIIaued a hearing.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

A correspondent Of the New
York Graphic calls attention q
the fact that nature Is protesting
against Mormonism. There are
now in the Territory 1000 more
males than females, and the Nor
mon report of births last year re-
cords 200 more males than females
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

Dakota advertise. her railroad
resources by means Of a chartered
railroad car fitted up with spaei-
men. Of grain and minerals. and
labeled "The Products Of Dakota
It keeps this running between
Chicago and Pitt,burg to attract
emigrauts.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

LorrA will soon make her first
appearance in London. She * not
so young or - lovely rs Mary An
defson, but abe can kick twice AS
high, and Albert Edward is eau
| toned to hold his hat on tight when
he goes looling around in her To-
cality.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

Az exchange threatens % open
leap-yeaF with list Of the eligible
bachelors on The press, 80 that the
feminine ser can have n chance TO
pick. We move that nothing un-
der a sj0,ooD bid be entertained.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

TITS contest lor the Dcmnrratio
nomination fur Governor Of Iouisi-
ana grows warm and bitter Gov.
AeEnery i nhead and will proha.
us sue'e<d hin<elf.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

TIKI erAR Is one Of The few county
papers that prints the Presidents
message. This paper Is about the
most practical aud sensible issued
by President Arthur.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

cARLisLR's election clearly fore
shadows the nomination Of d West.
eFn man as the Democratic candi.
date fvr President.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08


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The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08
Tho Beet Certified @edieino in tho OniOn !
Warranted 10 Cure Pain In Fire t'i1Gtas!

This Concentrated Subtle Magnetic fluid
il found 10 be essentially different In is
actlon from the Liaimonts md Oils gonoF.
aily sold, which only affect mo skin. My
Magic Aruica Iinimcnt penetrates through
ITO tissues, muscles and Ia the bone itHoli,
thus producing a healthy reaction, Which
oin not be hal with nny other remedy. The
overwhelming testimonials from oil the
Made, Southern, and Western States, prove
that by iis nc ~RheUmntisr, s're'iiHgs,
Hoands, Ichcs aud Pain, no mr. Tier nom
what catu O, either IN man or holsl b rapldIy
aud radically cured. PrAi can cot orist
trhere hts FTaii Is applied.
Directions, treatment, and massive proei
nrnnnd nlrh hntl!e.
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-12-08

A masked robber made a daring
but fruitlcss attempt to rob the
express Office at Corinth at 4
O'Clock o. IN, ON the LIST inst.
Alonzo McM illiams, the agent, was
dangerously wounded with q pis'
tol . be fired three shots at the
rubber. but he lied and escaped
Mr.. New illiamsdied Sunday morn.
inv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
The District Volunteer Soldicry.

DlStI1Ct tOlunteex SOl0lCfys
WHAT GENERAL BENET SAYS ABOUT THEIR LEGAL
sTATus-THE TWO MAIN POINTS THE CASE.
"What action will be taken In reference to the
letter OF the District Commissioners asking that
the legal status OF tho District militia be dined?"
asked STAR reporter of Gen. Benet this morning.
swell, can't tell" was the reply. ''for have
not yet given the matter serious attention. Next
week Will take 1t up and dispose OF it. This let
ter was, without doubt, the result OF q conversa-
tiOn OF one Of the Commissioners with myself"
continued Gen. Benet. land in making the custom
ary requisft1On for arms they very properly take
tuS OF the District militia and their relation to Ii
be fixed There are two main points to be de-
cided in this matter: First, the Commissioners
recognize that they have nothing to do with the
recognizes the highest authority OF the state or
territory. the governor but in the District OF Co
umbta the Commissioners. The Commissioners
only make the requisition, therefore, as matter
that they should want TO have the District militia
legally organized. In the second place. there is an
important question raised, which should like to
see settled-namely, whether the supply Of arms
S2OO0O0 appropriation for the whole body OF the
militia, as provided for in section 1861 Revised
Statutes, or whether all arms for the territories
and for the District OF Columbia shall be annually
distributed In such quantities, and under such reg
ulatOns, as the President may prescribe (Sec.
tton 1867 r. 81 1t is claimed, you know, that the
territories wero excepted from the laws governing
the amount OF arms distributed to state militia,
as the territories were on the dangerous from
tier, and for this reason the amount OF arms was
not limited but left to the discretion of the Presi
dent. AS said, / shall take up the matter next
week, but have no idea what action shall take.
l WILL OF course, refer the communication to the
Secretary OF War, with such recommendation as
Shall decide uDOD.n
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Troubles Of Irish InfOrnerJ.

JOSEPH SMITH HUNTING FOR SAFETY IN CHINA
LONDON, Oct. 4,-The steamer Melbourne which
arrived ut MarseilieS yesterday from New Caledo-
MA with the mails, had on board Joseph Smith,
one or The iuIOsmerS In the PhOeniX Park mu rier
trials. who not permitted to land NJ Melbourne
on the 9Th OF August. Smith Was recognized upon
the arrival OF the steamer at Mdrsetlcs, when he
suddenly LETT tho vessel and Is believe TO have
taken passage Tor China.
THE THREE INFoRMERs GOING TO INDIA.
LONDON, Oct. 1T Is now stated that Joseph
Smith. Joseph Hanan, and Michael kavanagh,
fnfOrmers iE the Phoenix Park murder trial, who
were not permitted to Land at Melbourne VIII go
TO India, where James Carey, mad decided To go
until he was disS luded therefrom by his wife. IL
Is reported that Carey was offered q clerkSh1p In
the new barracks at Kurrachee.
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The French Cabinet Troubles.

nlFFERENCE OF OPINION BETWEEN FRtSinrNT
GRkNY AND NJ FERRY ABOUT GEN. THIBAIrIS.
LONDON. Oct 4-The Paris correspondent or tho
Times SAYS L. is now positively know that Illness
was not tie cause or the absence OF Gen. 1hibau-
din, minister OF war. from the reception given ID
King Alfonso at the palace OF the Elysee on Sui,-
day. He voluntarily and ostentatiously held aloCt
from the banquet, so that the glaring gap ocCa-
stoned by his absence had TO he flled by an ad fu-
teTfm minister of war. Prime Minister Ferry
then thought himself bound To inform PrcslGens
Greyy ot Tie deplorable effect OF NJ. Thibaudlns
conduct In political circles and upon European
opinion. VI. Ferry, who Is backed by all the m,n-
listers, declares that Gen. Milot VIII never, VITA
his consent, become chief OF the general staff. -
the whole army acknowledge that lac Is unit for
The post. President Grryy shares In this opinion,
aud IL Gen. Thibaudin Resigns the war portfolio
on this question the Presid, nj viii not back hrn
NJ Grevy thinks, however, that Gen. ThlbauuIi,
by enforcing the measures against the orleans
princes. rendered service 10 the republic which
no other general would probably have agreed 10
perform, and which imposes upon the cabinet an
Obligation not 10 dismiss him, now that no similar
service is required OF hifl Tire is thus differ
eDce or opinion between VI. Ferry ard President
Grevy. To this Is reduced the present dIniculty
But II NJ. Grcvy defends Gen. Thbaudin he GER
talnly VIII refuse 10 miN Ia any iBtrgues aiming az
the overthrow or NJ Ferry. IL Is certain tnat
Gen. Thi6audin has resolved not 10 resign. Tho
question VIII not b. settled until the chambers ~
deputies meets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Treasury Appointments and Promo
tiOns.
THE DISTRICT QUOTA NEARLY FULI

The following appointments under the civil ser
vice rules were maie IN the Treasury department
to-day: CassiuS II. Clay, d. c., $1,000 class, 4th
auditors Office; JAS R O'Neale, ID. c., and WIN.
H. Haynes, d. c., $500 class internal revenue; JAS.
B. Peake, D. c., and Miss Marian Pylcs. W., $500
class, Secretary's Offlce. The appointment OF C.
II. Clay to a $1,000 clerkship in the 18th auditors
office Is the first instance OF an appointment TO
any class but the lowest existing In any OF the
departments since the civil service rules were
forced The appointment OF four men from the
District Of Columbia nearly completes the quota
allowed to the District In the Treasury depart
ment, as only two additional appointments can
be made from the District
The following appointments were also made to
day: W'lfrpd A1tkenhrad, VIM. Kricheld, F. p.
Wood and Samuel Z. Holmes laborers, and ThOs.
X Veheable watchman, Secretary's Office.
promotions In the department have been made
as follows: Sixth auditors oflice-Wm. B. Dodge
from class to class g JAS A. Dickenson, $1,000 to
class 1: Chas. D. Hudson. $1,000 to class !, and
Bard. registers Office. from class toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
The AffrOnt 70 Alfonso.
SPAIN NOT YET SATISFIED.

LONDON. Oct. Alt is reported from Madrid that
the Spanish government is dissatisfied that the
Paris Jounct OGiciat merely published the fact that
President Grevy apolOgzad to King Alfonso for
the Insulting reception he met with In the streets
OF Paris and not the full text OF apology and has
now resolved to ask for tn" publication OF the full
text IL is also reported that Senor Sagassa has
postponed making any changes In the Spanish
ministry until matters pending between Spain
and foreign nations have been settled. The for
eign powers have forwarded to King Alfonso their
congr3 tulatiOnS upon the enthusiastic reception
accorded him on his return TO Madrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Cant. Barker Ac0uitsed.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct 4.-The jury IN the case
OF Capt. Lewis c. Barker, trial IN the u. s. cir
cult court, charged with wrecking the schooner
Mary ID. LEACH to-day, under Instructions OF the
stating that the evidence was not sufficient TO
warrant conviction. nolle pros. was entered
upon the Other indictments. charging Barker with
Attempting to destroy the vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04

FROM PKNsAC0sA.-Commandan Welch tele-
graphs to the Navy department that there were
no now cases OF fever and no deaths at the Pensa-
cola navy yard, Florida, on the ID Of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
The GaIIoNS. im Pittsburg.
JAMES M'srEEN U.NGrn FOR WIFE NUWpv

JAMES Nj SIREN HANttb fph WIFE NtAHhk-
PITTsBURG, Oct, 4-James McSteen was hanCei
this morHing I'm the yard OF the county jail. Ths
execution was conducted quietly ana was Wit
messed by 900 persons. The doomed man retired
early last evening and slept all night Al O'CLOCK
this morning he arose, and after making a careful
toilet partnok OF a hearty breakfast. lie WAS
visited later by two sisters OF mercy and his
spiritual adviser Father Ward. None OF his rcla-
ives put 10 an appearance. At II O'Clock he left
Ward aud the sheriff. He walked erect
and 6scended the scafold with nrm
step. When asked IL he had anything 20 say he
replied no The cap was then placed over las
head ana his hands were tied. AT II :06 the drop
was sprung and In the fall the neck Was broken.
In minutes he was pronounced dead.
The crime Tor which he suffered the highaSr
penalty OF the law was uXorciie. on the evening
OF June 9. 1862. he sent his little boy out or tie
house under some pretense, and when the little
fellow returned he found hls mother dying on tha
floor with her skull crushed In and a bloody axe
lying besde her. His father had fled. but was al
rested the same night. When the trial came MP
IL WIGS clearly shown that he had committed laa
dee Il and he convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04

OF the creditors OF Storer Bros Z Co and St0rer
Bolster & Co was held yesterday. The committee
OF investigation reported the liabilities OF Storer
Bros Co to be 1924 900 and their asset Sl63 $50:
the liabilities OF Storer Bolster Co to be Sl2l
and taeir assets S74,1o. The report was accepted.
No plan OF settlement was submitted, but the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Telegraph Briefs.

John 4. Dacker's paper mill at Lee. Mass. WA
destro.sd by fire last night loss, $4,000; insur-
wo owen, c. $. Greenbaum and W. X. s!r.
clair, members CT the LARAMIE, y. v. bicyciA
club returned there last night from tour OF t!.o
Yellowstone Park on their machines.
The Chicago and Cincinnati base ball clut.s
played match at Cincinnati yesterday with tho
following result Cincinnati, ?; Chcago,1.
In Trenton, y. j., Isaac Green, who was az
rested on suspicion of having set fire To ST John
church sunday night last, was discharged from
custody this morning. the esidence agalns; hlia
not being considered strong enough TO hold him.
DE-. Y. c. Herr ana Stoncr 4. Herr, charged with
iefrauilBg citizanS of Harrisburg Pa, by the ~
or worthless mining stock. were arraigned i.
Philaielrhia to-day and held IN 800 bail 70 al.
swerin Dauphin county.
SUPPosEp BUsGL4R ARRrsTEn-ANout eight
O'Clock last night SergL Amiss and oiilcer slater
Of the sixth precinct. arrested. on l0th between
and Streets a man named Daniel Dlnnelly. Ola
suspicion Oh being a burglar. D1nneliy Is six feet
tail, 20 years oil, and halls from canada. part
OF a Kit or burglars tools was found on him. flo
says he is a lile-odites .,y trade. The sears wirl
which he is covered Indicate that he has been usel
10 rough handling. number OF petty robberI,s
and attempted burglbries have been committed
during the past two or three weeks in The NORTH
ern part or the city, and the police think that Don
nelly has been concerned in some OF them. He WAS
seen last night in the ne'ghborhood OF 10th and q
streets. by four boys. peering into windows al.
acting In a manner that excited their suspicion.
Two OF them concluded 10 follow him, while tie
other two noilieJ the police. Sergeant Am'ss
finally oyerhaued him at the corner OF 10Th and q
streets about halt-past O'Clock and b-gan ques-
tioning him Donne!ly declined to be questioned,
and attempted Ia escape by jumping behind !
tree box, by wllch he was standing, and then taxi
ing TO his heels. The sergeant gave chase. and
1nally brought him TO halt by firing shot
after him The implements found on him in-
cluded two chiSelS, a set OF rings with screws
Affixed. used In climbing, burglars lamp ana :.
quantity OF wax taperS lie IS Eept at the siS'a
lions touching his business here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Gen. uahoue on the Stump.

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct 4-General Malone took
the stump yesterday on behalf OF the reai1uS;er
cause, and delivered the first speech OF the cam
paign at Zuni Station, in Isle OF Wight county, on
the Norfolk and Western railroad, where he ad-
dressed an Immense crowd, who came from the
surrounding country for miles. General Malone
made his first speech In this comparatively obscure
place, because he was born In this section OF the
country, to which circumstance he alluded at the
outset His speech throughout was a powerful
arraigument OF the democratic funder party from
a readjuSter standpoint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Affairs iu wesr WASHINGTON.

ATorRSANsNT AT THE COLLEGE NIILA.-At a tou--
nament held at the college villa. above the heights
OF Georgetown, yesterday afternoon. for the bell
eft OF St AIMS Catholic church, Tenieytown. the
contestants were John Dale, j. Shugrue. h. u.
Smart, l. Pore, c. NJ Clark, A. J. Daily, j. shG-
maker. l. Il. Clarke Win. Muliin ana {. Nalkneur.
Nj. Shuyrue, the Knight of LOcEtOwn, who W. 8
victor In the tourney, crowned Miss NJ. Shugrae -
Queen or Love and Beauty; Miss NJ. Smart was
crowned First Maid OF Honor by Mr.. Clark; Miss
Lydia Gleason, Second Maid OF Honor by Mr..
Smart and Miss j. Formally, Third Maid or Honor
by Mr.. Muliin. Mr.. Charles &. Lancaster delivered
the charge 10 the knShJS and Mr. Joseph II. Par-
sons presented the prizes anc made the coronation
address.
AT AN ESTERT .lSMEST given last night hy
Golden Rule Council No. ?, Junior Order United
American Mechanics, 1t Mechanics hail, after an
address hy Mr. ii. a. Divine an interesting literary
and musical program was eXcellenty rendered by
the West End Music club Col Rogers, Prot. Her.
fust and Raboul, Miss Lille Brown, Mr.. T. q.
PulizZi, Miss NaylOr, MI Harry krauS-, Messrs-
Paul and BOuse ana MIR. orge Spilman. Miss
Emma Mastin was presented. through Col. Rogers.
with handsomely bound volume. Tor hlving sold
the largest number OF tickets. Dancing 10 the
music OF the West End club was INDUCED IN 20 .
late hour.
CONDITION OF THE WATER-Ciear at al points
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OSwEGo. N Y, Oct 4-The damage by tho Neal
block fire IS greater than was apprChendad lgs'
night, footing up about $4,000. Nine nremcn w,re
| injured Three quite severely. but none Iatsllv.
The fire caught on the mansard roof on which IT,
neTS were working yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04

FASHIONABLE WEDO1NG-A brilliant wedding
w l place :. { :. Z, between Miss Wat
mough, daughter OF Pa Director Watmough, and
the navy. The ceremony IL .performed by the
pastor of Epiphany church, the following
ladies' acting. as bridemaids: Miss JAMIE Riggs
Miss MeigS, OF Philadelphia; Miss Beale and Miss
Camille Berghman. Mrs. Bancroft Davis who has
just returned from Europe, brought Miss Wat
mOugh's trOsseau from Paris. Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffith leave Immediately for six months tour
In Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Senator Sharon Brings Suit Against
Miss Hill.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4-Senator Sharon yester-
day commenced a suit I'm the U. 8. circuit court
against Aggie Hill, declaring that the alleged
contract OF marriage between himself and her
claimed by Miss Hill to be In her possesson) is
fraudulent document, and that no such contract
was ever signed oy him or promise 0l marriage
produce the alleged contract and to retain pos
session OF 1t, In order that the frauduency of the
document may be proven. He denies ever having
been married since he became q widower, and
states that the object OF Miss Hill in perpetrating
the alleged marriage contract i5 TO lay claim on
his estate In the event OF his DEATH.
The President En- Route 90 New York.
FAIL RIVER, MASS. Oct. 4.-Presidenr Arthur
left West Island at 6:45 O'Clock this morning for
New York VIA Newport and WEXFORD Junction
He Is much benefited in health.
PROVIDENCE. r. l., Oct A-President Arthur
arrived at Newport from West Island this morn
ing, and accompanied by Private Secretary Phil
lips and NJ. W. Cooper. left on the steamer Eolus
at noon for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04

ARMY ORDERs.-The leave OF First Lieutenant
David j. Gibbon, 9th cavalry, is still further ex-
tended six months ON surgeons certificate of disa-
bllty. Leave for six months Is granted Captain
Henry S. Howe, 18th infantry. The leave OF First
tended three months. Leave for six months is
granted Captain Charles II. Warrens, 14th in
rantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04

UNITED STATES APPRAISER KETCHuM has got
into trouble in New York, as he Is charged with
making appointments In his Office in violation Of
the civil service rules The charge, which has
been laid before Commissioner DOrman B. Eaton,
chairman OF the civil service board Is that he has
appointed fourteen openers and packers in the
the civil service examiners. He is also charged
With disregard OF the rules and favortism In other
GASES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-04
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal reve-
nue., $685., 216: customs $3.50 1a ;.

NICKEL FOR CorNAGE-The director OF the mint
has approved the acceptance Of the superintend-
ent OF the Philadelphia mint OF the offer to de-
liver 10000 pounds or pure nickel at that mint at
nirety-One cents per pound