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National Republican., 1883-02-03
rHE COMMISSIONERS.
Current transactions Mt the Various Dis
trIct Offices.

James A. Kemp was yesterday appointed
official stcnogHphcr at police headquarters
by the commissioners. Mr.. Kemp is at present
employed in tho department of Justice. He
was indo,scd by the attorney general and
others.
The last annual report of tho different
branches of the engineer department has
approved in book form, with Interesting
maps showing the lines of the various steam
and street railways, various Kinds OF pave
ments SC.
The commissioners yesterday approved the
applications for liquor licenses Of Dennis
Dunn. 1909 Seventh street northwest; John
Robertson, JOG Fuur-and-a-hal street south
west John Travcrs, 4D2 Louisiana avenue (;
Peter Iorrigan, lO3 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest and John Findlcy, 2O2O X street
northwest, and disNpprovcd those of William
Cox corner of Franklin street and New JCr-
scy avenue northwest; Fred. Schmidt, 1921
| Twenty street northwest.
Dr. TOwnshcnd thinks that the danger
from smallpox for the winter has been ar
rested by precautions that were taken.
Mr.. Forsyth, the city surveyor has COM
| pleted the survey of the Arlington estate, and
finds that it contains 100 acres.
Mai. Hanncman called on the commission
crs yesterday relative to his company, the dis
trct artillery.
] Inc inspector III DullllPSi III lllS ltIDIu LUZ
january, shows that there We're thirty-iOur
new buildings erected and twenty-five repairs
made The total receipts were SOl.
! The daily report Of the detective, presented
Notwithstanding bore the mOurnfui legend :
"Tho detective corps, abolished by act of con-
gress, is legisatcd out of office. a. EckloG
| lieutenant"
The commissioners have issued the follow
| ing: "Ordered, That the act of congress, &c,
approved Jan. 81, has rendered unnecessary
on the part of the commissioners the holding
of Detectives McEllrGsh and McDcvitt to am
swcr the matter by the investigation held by
Commissioner West, pursuant to the order of
| the board dated Dec. ~, and the secretary is
directed to transmit to the district attorney the
information obtained in memoranda Nos. l
and 2, submitted by the citizens committee to
| the commissioners"
| Commissioner West yesterday addressed the
following TO Hon. Frank IIiscock chairman
Of the house committee ON appropriations:
The enactment Of the aw increasing the police
| force OF the district uud TIC prospective passage
| of the house Lill by the senate II quirug new
| assessment OF real estate, will require the COM
mssiomers to submit Tor tue consideration of your
committee suudry provisions to bu included in
! the deficiency bill,
| would be pleased to know when It would be
agreeable to you to have suCh provisions laid be-
| lore YOU aud up to what time the commissioners
Will DC granted that privilege by your committee.
The school teachers will be paid OF at the
/ franklin building to-day.
The GN-dctectivcS were paid of on Thurs
day. Some Of them will open Offices as private
detectives.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
EAs,r nyASIIINGrnN-

Tho fancy dress soiree of Profs. Welsh and
Mccoy took place last night in the ball room
of MCCaucy's hall, and was one of the most
elaborate affairs that ever took place in this
section The judges were Mr.. A. b. Morgan,
Mr.. Robert Vose, Walter Mitchell, of the EUeH-
ing Critic; j. w. Robertson, of the Daily NeWs,
and REPUBLICAN reporter. After several
fancy dances the awards were made amid
great applause. as follows First prize a
beautifully carved satin fan, to Miss Mary
Mallary, representing in graceful and
charming manner Cornucopia :" the second
prize, heavy gold medal to Mr.. +. S. Swisher,
represcntinga Spanish cavalier" The floor
committee were: Ed. Oyster, James Guanity,
Geo. NJ. Miller, and Frank L. Staley. The
following ladies, among others, wero present !:
Miss Nfolle Oyster, Miss Ada Cross. Miss sallie
OYSTER Miss Emma Marceron, Miss Annie Hook,
Miss Jennie Watson, the Misses Mccormick, Mss
Misses Perkins, Miss Aggie Bowie, ana Miss
Harvey.
The energy displayed BY the officers of the
tenth subdivision associated charities de-
serves high commendation, and shows clearly
that the society intends doing its best in re-
lieving the poor of this section.
One of the district water inspectors was
searching throughout East Washington yester-
day after reported Potomac water wasters.
AS the supply in this section is very limited
aud extremely hard to get, an old resident re-
marked that the effort of the inspector was
the best Joke of the season.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
TIE DETECTIVE SCANDAL.
Investigation by the Grand Jury-Mr. j.
w. Thompson Before that Body.


Mr. J. w. Thompson, the chairman of the
citizens committee, was before the grand jury
yesterday, and was examined by them at con-
siderable length. lie went over nearly all
the cases that have been brought to light dur
ing the extended investigation of which he
has had charge, and opened the eyes of the
grand Jurors to the extensive network of col
lusiOn which appears to have existed between
those whose duty it was TO suppress crime
and the criminals 1t have learned that of
the four cases that had been given to the dis
triCt attorney, but one had been by him pre-
sented to the grand jury.
Whether the inquiry of that body had been
MS close and persistent as was necessary be-
fore, it is not likely, after the story of Mr..
Thompson yesterday, that there will be any
lukewarmncss in the examination in the fu-
turc. Many of those whose evidence Is of de-
cidcd importance hesitate to speak unreserv-
odly through fear of the enmty of sOmc OF
those who are alleged to be most implicated
in tho compact with the criminals, and
one witness, against whom there is
enough evidence to send him to the penitCn'
tiary, but which has been held in the belief
that he would unbosom himself 60 the grand
jury, boosted when he came out from eXamin.
alton that they didn't mako much out OF
him."
Mr.. Thompson will send the Colgate case
which has been published in THE REPUBLI.
CAN and all the papers, to the district attor
ncy to-day and by the order OF the commits
| siOners yesterday all the testimony taken by
Commissioner West during his Investigation
will b U sent to that officer to-day.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
Henry Lce,s Funeral.

The funeral of the late Henry Lee tool,
place yesterday morning from the residence
of the deceased, ON Maryland avenue, near
Sixth street southwest A large number OF
persons attended, it being one Of the largest
private funerals ever seen in Washington
The romans were enclosed in handsome
state casket, with bar handles and textile and
gold trimmings On its breast was n gold
plate inscribed; Henry Lee, died January
80, 1883, aged 20 years and 10 months" Two
shcaves OF wheat were on the coffin, and
many floral Communications were placed in
the room, including Il wreath and pillar from
New York. The attending minister was Rev.
Richard Norris of Ryland chapel, assisted by
Rcvs. Mr.. Bittinger and Mr.. Burdoc1, PreSby-
teriml, and &. q, MeadOr, Baptist. AppropriaA
addresses were made by Revs. Norris and Bid
tenger, Mr., Meador offering prayer, and NJ
BuIdick reading scripture. Tho pallboareIt
We're Messrs. Boteler, Wright, Burch Wheai
ley, of Alexandria; p. G, #. X. Gray and
John Imric, of the Grand lodge of odd Eel
lows, and IL. Fisher and p, G, NJ, George
Robinson, Of Central lodge, /, o. o. f.. A
delegation from Central lodge acted as escort,
aud the remains were placed in vault at thj
Congressional burial ground, where Chaplain.
McCOd conducted tho services of the order.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
An Eminent Brewer.

Sir Henry Meux, the famous English brewer
and baronet, died short time ago, leaving an
enormous fortune. For twenty-five years Sir
Henry was unable to speak or move. He mar
ried daughter of Lord Ailcsbury, and when
hc was stricken down that noblcman and Lord
Maiden were appointed trustees, each receiv-
ing $4,000 a year out of the estate. Sir Hcnry's
sister mairieda MrATbn,s son of u wcll-known
English lawyer. She received $jj,000 year,
out of which she had to keep up house in
Grosvenor square and place ut Sheen. which
was purchased from Col. Bcresford for 100000
After this lady's death, in 1879, her son was
appointed to take care of the baronct, who was
attended by numerous skilled nurses and by
two doctors who never left him by day or
night. Sir Henry retired from the brewery
some five years ago, and the firm now consists
of the present baronet, his cousin, Lord Henry
Bruce, Lord TweGdmonth, and two of the old
partners. Since tho son came of age he has
been in the receipt of 100000 year, and
now, of course, he will come into full possess
sion of his fathers enormous wealth. Unlike
the Guinnesses Basscs, and Alsops, the Meux
family is q very old and aristocratic one, be-
ing descended from n sister of King Edward
~ For the benefit of those who are not
adopts in the pronunciation of English proper
names, it may he added that the namo Meux
is pronounced as if written News.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
INGEnsoLL,s AUTHORITY.
lie Quotes the Scriptures in the Star Route
Trial and AstonisEl.s Judge Syyiic.

lie Quotes the scriptures In fho Star Route
Trial and Astonisoes Judge Wylic.
In the criminal court yesterday, in the star
route trial, Edwin Hall, Charles Pierce, and
William Cownc, all of Oregon, gave testimony
relative to the method Of carrying the mails on
the Dallas Canon City route.
The carrier Fiskc was recalled by Mr.. Hen
klc, and testified that he signed the names OF
other persons TO pcti ons on the Dallas-B Baker
City route by their authority.
The prosecution then took up the Colorado
route from Auray to Los PinOs.
III. T.. Dunbar postmaster at Auray, de-
scribGd the route and the manner in which
the mail service had been performed.
This was tho route that had been sublet to
SandersOn, and the defense moved TO reject
the testimony because il did not concern tho
defendants but the Iuption was overruled.
Mr. Ingcrsoll insisted that tho testimony
showed that Sandcrson carried the mail, and
practically assumed charge of the route in
1873.
Mr. Bliss replied that il they wished to
show that SaudersOn was with them in tho
conspiracy, he had no objection.
"Good, hyoluntaliy exclaimed Mr.. lngor-
soil, Immediately apOogiZing to the court.
"The word inadvertently drops from me once
in while" said he, but it WAS only what
the Lord said, according 20 the Bible, when
he finished the world
The court ironically. Il am much graft
fed to find that YOU refer TO that authority"
Laughter,
Mr. lngersoll. "It is bad authority us Il
rule"
After the Introduction of q number of let
tors and other papers, the case was adjourned
until Monday next.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
LENrEN OBsERvANCEs.
Regulations for the Catholics of this Dio-
cese Issued by Archbishop Gibbons.

Regulations for the Catholics or this Dio-
cese Issued by Archbishop Gibbons.
Archbishop Gibbons las issued the follow
ing regulations to be observed by Cath holics in
this archdiocese during Lent, which will com
mcnce on Wednesday next:
l. All the faithful who have completed their
twenty. first year are, unless legitmutely dis
pensed, bound to observe the fast Of Lent
., They are to make only one meal day, ex-
3. The meal allowed on fSst days is not to be
taken Till about noon.
4. Flesh meat and fish are not 10 DE used at the
same meal during Lent.
5. small refreshment, commonly called cola.
tion, is allowed in the evening not to exceed tho
fourth part of an ordinary meal.
6. At the collation. 1t is permitted TO use bread,
all kinds OF fruits, salads, aud vegetables. The
use of butter, cheese, milk and eggs is also toll
Grated by virtue of long established custom.
Z. General usage mas made II lawful to take in
the morning some warm liquid us tea, co Nee or
thin chocolate made with water, ana m outhiul
s. Necessity and custom have authorized tn c
use Of hogs lard, instead OF butter, in preparln
o. The followingpe are exempted from the
obligations of fasting; Persons under y years of
age, the sick, nursing women those who are
obliged TO do hard labor, all who, through weak
ness, cannot fast without prejudice 70 their health;
10, by dispensation the use OF fresh meat VIII
be allowed at all meals on Sundays, ana once u
day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat,
urdnys. with the exception OF Holy Thursday ana
tho second and last Saturdays of Lent
H. Persons dispensed from the obligation Of
fasting on account offender or advanced age hard
labor or i'll henlth, are not hound by the restric-
ton of using meat only at one meal on days on
which its use Is granted by dispensatiOn.
II. The faithful uTe reminded that besides the
| obligation of fasting imposed by the chulch, this
holy season OF Lent should be IN an especial man
ner time of earnest prayer, OF sorrow for sin, OF
secluslon from the world and its amusements and
| of generous almsgiYlng.
l3. The PaschGl time extends from the first
| Sunday Of Lent until Trinity Sunday, during
which time all Catholics who have attained the
use of reason are bound TO prepare themselves TO
receive worthily the holy communion. The holy
season of Lent Is very proper time also for chill
dren to go to their first confession, which they
ought to do generally when about years Of age
Parents should SEQ To this,
National Republican., 1883-02-03
FOR COMMISSIONER VESTS EYE.
To he Editor.

SIR:--I see by the report in your paper that
Mr.. Stoutenbcrg the intendant at the Washing
ton asylum, has, during the past quarter, sold
vegetables grown on the asylum farm to the
amount of $1s2s2. Now, as it was dcvcl-
oped by an investigation made there short
time since that the inmates got vegetables
but three times from, Christmas to June,
think it would be much better if the vegc-
tables were given to the inmates Instead of
being sold The asylum farm is the most eX-
pcnsive kind of farm, and it costs three
times as much to grow vegetables on it as the
same things could be got for in open market.
But don't think the district is so hard up
for revenue that the inmates should be de-
prived of them so as to make financial show
ing. We had hoped Gen. West would have
looked into this, and hope he will yet.
A FRIEND no THE INMATES.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
NOT RESPONSIBLE,
TO he Editor.

The Societe Franchise de Bienfaisanco
oncrgetically protests-as it has always done
against the impression that it is in any way
connected with the management of the dis
graceful masked revelrics similar to the one
raidcd by the police ON Thursday night at
Masonic temple. The Societe Franchise dc
Bienfasance is separate and distinct society,
under the honorary presidency of the French
minister, and has always scorned the raising
of funds, even for charitable purposes, by
pandering to unhealthy tastes. Its patrons
are amongst the best society," its members and
workings both respectable and respected.
THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETE.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
The BloIogleal soclety.

Tho fortieth meeting of the Biological So
ciety was held in the lecture room of the Ma
tional museum yesterday evening" and forty
three members We're present the president,
Prof G. A. White, in the chair. A constitu-
tional amendment, raising the annual dues
from 81 to 81, was adopted. Medical Director
Henry @, Nelson, U, S, N, was elected to
membership. In the discussion of the address
delivered by tho retiring president, Prof.
National Republican., 1883-02-03

Gill, at the last meeting Prof Ward, Mr.. Doll,
Prof. White and Mr.. Elliott participated, and
Prof. Gill spoke at some length in continue
ton of his address of the preceding evening.
DR.. Elliott Coues, in communication upon
geological Nomenclature Applied to His
tology," presented philosophical train of
thought which was listened to with much
satisfaction
National Republican., 1883-02-03
Shot by His Own Ingenuity.

Samuel Taylor, colorcd man living near
Marlboro, Md, for some time past has been
the victim of several depredations on his hen
roosts and storehouse. On Tuesday he placed
an old fashioned musket in position to give
the next caller q hot reception, and the
same evening prodigal son returned to
plead forgiveness, and the old gentleman de-
termined to kill the fatted calf, and repaired
presence of the gun, and the result was that
Taylor received tho contents in his left
shoulder. His cries summoned his family,
and physician was called, His arm will be
u...,utntpd
National Republican., 1883-02-03
The Thompson libel Charge.

The libel charge brought by Mr.. Charles F.,
Rowe against John Q. Thompson, OF the Sum
day Chronicle, was called for trial in the police
court yesterday, The defendants counsel
waived examination, and said he would take
fixed ut $500
National Republican., 1883-02-03
no SEAT, NO FARE.
20 he Editor,

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 2-Sir: desire to
congratulate you on your truly sensible arti-
Gle on tramway service this morning, and beg
to suggest step further in the way Of i'm
provcmcnt. Admit only enough passengers to
occupy all the seats. Yours respectfully,
j. W. HAGEN
National Republican., 1883-02-03
srrtiaI Slotites.
toFgICE NOTICE

n-15y@ PosToFFICE NOTICE
Foreign mails for the week ending FEBRUARY
will close at IFS Office ns follows:
SAIURDAY.--At 10 a. II. Tor Europe. per steam
ship Alaska via Queenstown Oeiters for Germany
and Scotland must be directed per Alaska y; at
10 n. M for scotland direct, per steamship Anch0-
ria, via Glasgow at II n, for Europe, per steam
ship Snller. via southampton and Bremen; ut II ~
M. for Belgium direct per steamship Belgenland,
via Antwerp! at D. ma for the Wlndwurd Islands,
per steamship Murel; att y. m. for Port Limon
and Greytown, per steamship Bellver; at 1880 y. M
for Cuba and the West Indies, per steamship sara
tea, via Havana.
SUNDAN-At7 73l a, for Rio de Jnneiro direct, per
steamship Anglers.
Mails for China and Japan, per steamship Coptic,
via san francisco, close February ~ OF y. M
Mails for Australia, New Zealand. Sandwich and
Fiji Islands, per steamship City of New York, via
san FrauCisCO close February 20 Mt y. m.
aThe schedule Of closes OF Trans. Pacific malls is ar.
ranged on the basis of uninterrupted overland
transit san Francisco Mails from the EastarrivinR
on time at san francisco ON the day Of sailing OF
steamers dispatched the same day.
HENRY q. PEARSON Postmaster.
POsTOFFICE, NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 1888
National Republican., 1883-02-03
LOCAL MENTION.
NTRs. j. NJ. SIlNNIX,

Anacos,ia, d. c., says: "I have
found Browns Iron Bitlers to DO
the best thing in the world to tone
q DerSOu uD,"
National Republican., 1883-02-03
"AIdcrney Dairy Vynrona.-

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in Slb. "Ward" prints, at 6jc per 10.
Also cottage cheese, DC. per ball. butterlnilk. DC.
per quart and sweet milk DC. per quart
THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing watches. jewclry, &C. Call on or
address Herzog, sos Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-02-03
L(SD OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS
~ LIGHT COMPANY,
Auttiun Snlrs.

Autt10n sales.
DAwNBRoKERS SALE.
II. FULTON will sell at auction his large stock
Unredecmed Pledges on THU RSDAY EVENING,
FEBRUARY FIRST, at SEVEN O'CLOCK, and
continue each evening until all the lots disposed
Of consisting of Gold aud silver Watches, Chains,
Diamonds. Jewelry, solid Silver and Plated Ware,
Clothing, Books, Guns, Pistols, Musical and Mechan-
seal Instruments, Piano. Organs, Sewing Machines.
Pictures, &C., &C.
c. A. SMITH, Broker.
- 3li Ninth street.
DUNCANSON BROS, AuctiOneers. ja3l-5t
National Republican., 1883-02-03
N5JPs AGENTS OF THE
DUNLAP NEW YORK HATS.

wAsmNGToS, January l. 1888.
A CARD;
The SILK FELT and OPERA HATS. manufacture
ed by MTSSRS DUNLAP & CO., of New York, and
bearing their trade mark, will hereafter be sold in
this city by ourselves exclusively.
AS the productions OF MFSSRS. DUNLAP & co. in
HEAD GEAR have been the acknowledged and lead
ing styles in New York and Washington for the past
twelve years. and being the original ntroducers of
the novelties Of this celebrated firm, we assure tho
patrons the Dunlap Hat and the public that full
HATS will always be supplied by us as soon as issued
in New York. Respectfully,
National Republican., 1883-02-03
SprtiaI Silotitrs,

n<55s UNIVERSALIST CHURCH-MASONIC
bSS Temple. corner Ninth and streets. Services
tomorrow at IL u. Sermon by the Rev. w. w.
Curry. Sunday-schoOl at 0A5 u. m. h+
N|-aFs A REGULAR MEETING or THE NEW
W. York Republican Association Will be he d
in ~. Georges Hall 80 Eleventh street northwest,
SATURDAY EVENING, at $780, lie ruary B. 1853
A. NJ. CLAPP, President.
ID II. DAVIS. Spcretary. 1t
National Republican., 1883-02-03
oIAl Literary Entertainment.

ANterary and musical en-
, Leld in Lincoln hall, on
I'd instant, by the Union
md Literary association,
ry interesting and profit
'ed by the names which
ammo, which includes
Nss, Mrs. Fannie Jack
Wears, Miss Rosetta
National Republican., 1883-02-03
TILE I.Econn.

Court IN General Term Lhief ,iiiS'irs CdTliGr
aud Justices HdgHer and COr,-NO. 30. Cuushs ct nj.
vs. Strnsburgc"et nj, motion OF deuuduuIs COun.
sci u dismiss appeal fur want Of Jurisdiction, No,
81. Rich VS., Henry; motion ~ above, No, 30.
President and directors Cuu2agu college vs.. Rob-
er J. Douglas argued by counsel for plaintiff, aud
Judgment below affirmed, with costs, ultvr nspec-
Foley VS.. john W. Blake, William A. Gordon, lu-
miui,tTaturs, aud others; judgment below
affirmed with costs, and execution ordered. Su.
Sau a. WHlHCn vs.. Annie X. ChusCy, Mary q.
CueSley, aud Catherine Harris submitted, Adj
iuuTnCd I'LL TINS morning. \ Assignment for tO'dny
Nos. l9 n, 81 -, - 81 ~ S 49, lG, 90, 80, Co. 90 60.
CriHlHdi tOWt-JHAtce u yiie United States VS..
Thomas j. BIady ana Olhcrs continued
Circuit COtTt-JUSiiCe dHhir,--Murlin & Co,
vs.. Harrison X CuG settled, Miller vs.. sullivan
VCrulct lOr plaiulN one cent. Adjourned until
to-day Ot II o'clock. Assignment lur Monday
Nos. l07 100, H. ll2 ia, No. o. 80, ~, and ar
iTObdiG CUut-JHsiiCC AdglC,-In 10 estate OF
Thomas llurper deceased proofpubcNtiOn filed
letters testumruiRyy granted 10 executor; bond
$1,000, VIII aud COdicll Of sarah Hammond, de-
ceased, filed for PROBATE, with petition o! l., II.
Thomas for administrator ". a, ana rentn'
ciation of James g. and q. H. llOdgkins eNecutorsi !
order Of publication retunaOle March ., 1883.
IN re estate Charles Perry, deceased inventory Of
pers0nulty and debts returned by executors petit
lion and order Of ale. In re viii Frederick A,
Eill, deceased, exhibited and fully proved peu
tiuu uud assent, Nv,, Nud order admitting VIII,
81 II. w. GaruCU, administrator In re- estate OF
william X, BuCnly ugGvusCdi order Of Jan, 20,
1888, modified 80 Us 10 require usual bond. In 70
estate sElsnuuGh Q. Birch, dcCensed executor
bonded GiIS qualified. In re estate Josephlisa
National Republican., 1883-02-03
wILLETT ~ RUOFF.
Sole agents for tn
jai-1m OOj Pennsylvania avenue.

u u N T. "a T TE "a It
National Republican., 1883-02-03

In the circuit court yesterday the case Of
Miller VS., sullivan, action Tor damages for Il
nuisance, was oa trial. The parties live on
Capitol ill., whore sullivan keeps u saloon
and MillcrU barber shop in the same build
ing. Mr.. Miller charged that Mr.. Sullivans
customers were Of very domomstrativo char-
aCter, and that there was SO much lDisr in
the saloon that his business was seriously in
tericred with. There were other annoyanccs
which impclcd to the bringing of this suit,
Verdict was awarded plaintiff, and damages
uSspssud Mt one cent f|..