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Evening star., 1883-10-26
DIED.

BURR: On October G. 1888. at O'Clock g. m A. DE
NERE ~ RR. in the tnirty-seyenth year Of mis- age
Funeral will take place from his late residence No
second street southeast Sunosy the 18th inst at 3
O'Clock p ~ Relatives and frl,ls ara Invited 10 at
tend.
BuRRH1S. Suddenly in New York on Thursday
october % 1881 OF heart disease, FREDERIC G. BUR
kHCS, aged fifty years.
GASCH. On Thursday morning. Octo ,er o. 1854
after long and painful illness EMELIA CARROLL NF
eldest daughter of Herman and Kate Gas,,ii
Funeral VIII take place Saturday Oct ,fer % Mt 2
o'clock p. m. from her PARENTS residence No 6s7 I
street northwest Friends and relatives are respectful iiy
invited to attend %
STAFFORD. Thursday. October e5 1893 at 10. As r.
M, Mrs, KATE STAFFORD, wife Of James T. Stafford
and eldest daughter of the late James Morrow agnd
twenty-five years and nine months
Funeral VIII take place from ST. Dominc's church on
Saturday, at half past eight a. IN
Evening star., 1883-10-26
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 2e-virgina new ten sorties, 80;
Virginia new threes, 81 bid to-day
TIMORE, Oct. S-Cotton steady-middling. 1Oss.
Flour quiet.HoWard street and western super, asa
365 do extra. 375a475; do family OOa6 90; city
mills super. 3OCa3 TO- do. extra. -46Oa4 75 do Rio
brands O0 Patapsco family 80: do superlative
patent 7@ Wheat. t.southern active and tirmer;
amber 1.1Oa1l4; No. Maryland 1125s: No 2 western
winter rcd spot and October 1oi1Sal6lsl November
1O316al O5a; December. 1O7ha1.O7h: January IO9Es
al all IT, Corsouthern steady and iir WESTERN dull
59a6os western mixed, spot. and October. 57a57 x:
November; 5.la56 year. 5311a56. Oats quiet and
mixed, a4as6: Pennsylvania, s5ass Rye steady and
frl-good to prime 65a67 Hay dull and easy-prime to
choice Pennsyyana and yland. l3 OOal5oo Provi-
slons steady and fairly active Mess pork 1275 Bulk
Rse9n-shouIders Z: clear RIB sides, 81 Hams i6a17
Lard-refned %. Butter firm for choice-Western
packed loa2o; creamery 2oa2s Eggs firm and higher
Coffee auiet-Ro cargoes ordinary to fair, 1iai2a.
Sugar dull1A SOFT 851 Whisky steady. L1SaI SS
Freghts to Liverpool per steamer f1n-cotton II-64i:
-four Is & sd do grain Cd Rsceiptsfonr 22s6 Bushels
blishels rye. 100 bushels. Shipments-whcat 93OOO
bushels. Saies-wheat. 2T5.O0O bushels. corn, lOUOO
bushels -' -~o~O
Evening star., 1883-10-26

VTNHOMAS BOWLING, Auctloneer
EXTENSIVE SALE OF HEAVY STANDARD GRO
CERES: SHELF GOODS, WINES, LIQUORS.
TEAS COFFEES, &c, &c.
ALSO,
TWO HORSES, WAGONS AND HARNESS.
On THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER FIRST
lSs3. COMMENCING at TEN O'CLOCK, at store oc-
street, corner Of High street. Georgetown d. C. will
Sell the entire contents. comprising "
WhiSkies. Gins and French Blandes
Blackberry and Catawba Wines, Bottled LIQUORS:
II large Tea Cadiies and Teas;
s5 chests assorted Teas;
3 sacks Old Government Java;
sacks Rio:
Lot Roasted Coffees:
Coffee in Cases. Pearlinc:
Yeast Powder Extracts Fruit Jars;
Washing, Toilet. CASTLE Soaps;
Black1ng, Sardines, Lobsters:
Canned Goods, Wrapping Paper and Bags;
Wood and Willow Ware Clothes Lines
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco Snuif
Is bbl Lard, Lard i'll Cans;
bh1s No 3 Mackerel;
10 bbls. Vinegar;
25bbls. Syrup:
bbls. Black Strap Molasses;
Refrigerator, Coffee Mill;
Scales. Cheese Case
dozen new Carriage Whips
ana many other articles not mention The
goods Will be sold in lots to suit and the sale should
command the attention of dealers and buyers generally
Terms cash.
o25-6t THOMAS DOWLINGi Auctioneer
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Betsy and the Baby.

A LETTER FROM MRS. SERGEANT MASON.
Mrs Mary Shannon received the following letter
this morning from the wife OF Sergeant Mason, who
Is in prison for shooting at the assassin Guiteau:
LOCUST GROVE, ORANGE COUNTY. VA,
October %, 1888
Dear Friend: 80. lam so glad TO hear OF the move
ment In regard TO my husbands release hope il
may prove great success this time. as It failed be-
lore had Thought OF going TO the President again
myself don't know whether ii will be OF any use
OF not out think will try ii once more thought
or coming TO W. some time this fall IL can get on
can't say when. 1 hope when this reaches you IL
may md all well, and 1 return my best compl1-
mentS 70 you and all OF your family. My little boy
iSWell My husband was not looking well when saw
MIN; he did not look like my husband, can tell
you, poor man. could he did not like the Idea OF
being In that place. l Will be glad when he can
get away from there. remain, as ever
your friend, BETTY T. MASON
May God bless you Is my PRAYER
Evening star., 1883-10-26

Gen. Rosecrans states that the published state
mentS OF what he said I'm regard 10 the conduct OF
Gen. Wood at Chickamauga are distorted, and lac
diSavowS the entire publication
The supreme Temple OF the Patr1archal Circle,
In session at Milwaukee, has decided that the
Patl1archal Circle shall constitute a separate
society, distinct from Odd Fellowship as Masonry
Is.
AT the fire engineers convention in New Orleans
yesterday, oveT1nSurance was strongly condemned
as encouraging incendiarfsm.
One OF the Mexicans implicated In the murder of
Tour men near Gardner, Col, recently, was cap
tured Wednesday night, tied by rope TO a horse
and dragged to death.
Evidence In the Banks county, Ga. kuklux cases
was concluded yesterday, and arguments Will be
heard to-day.
The Apaches have been routed by Mexican
troops with great slaughter In the Swisshelm
mountains
Monsignor Capel will be likely appointed arch.
bishop OF sydney and have his debts paid by ric
Evening star., 1883-10-26
The Hundred Vile Bicycle Race.
HIDaELEY AND FOSTER coNTENDINa FOR THE PRIZE
THE FORMER AHEAD.

THE FORMER AHEAD
The 100 mile bicycle race begun this morning
shortly after ten O'Clock at Athletic park. There
were four entries, but only two riders put in an
appearance-M1dgeley and Foster. The reason
given for Frazier not entering that his leg was
injured Nothing was heard frOmTyler. The two men,
however, began the long contest with great spirit
About O'Clock Midgeley had made 30 miles, and
was miles ahead OF Foster. Midgeley, after get
ting this lead, went along more IeiSurely and at
noon he rode along with one hand on the handle Of
chicken. Midgeley Is the long distance anna
t tenr champion, ann while Foster has record for 25
ley. During the day there were but few spectators
the judges stand showing the only signs OF life
Leland Howard acted as referee. The judges We're
ley time keeper, Howell Stewart The race win be
finished between 5 ard O'Clock this afternoon.
Special medals Will be given to both men COM
pletlng the distance, and one to the rider COM
pletfng the greatest number OF miles without dis
mount
Evening star., 1883-10-26
TRUSTEES SALE OF RFArrrIFIu, TWO sTOR
GOTHIC BRICK DMEI ING YII,Ta M

TRUSTEES EIIS SALE SALE OF BEAUTIFgL TWO; STORY
GOTHIC BRICK DWELLING, WITH MANSARD
Ro0F tl N AND N 2, Al LIN MODERN IMPR0vEME NTS No
oO5 MAPLE AVENUE LIE DROIT PARK"
D. 1875 duly recorded in Liber No 1876 fol 10 AS M
one OF the land records for the District of Col umbia
and at the request Of the party secured we viii sell At
pI5lis anst3n IN front Of the premises MONDAY
-FOUR FQHR O'CLOCK I NJ. the following described rea!
esta.e situate IN the Of Washington District Of
;an block n%meeTsd ~ & tTS e. Of Barber 1 Go subdi
north side Of Gilman street. now called Maple avenue
with depth q one hundred and forty Q4 feet
sofstner % y Nth th,s the IN ii9n5IssoSements, 5s &C:
and the balance at six twelve and eighteen months for
which the notes OF the purchaser bearing interest from
property sold win be taken. deposit Of 500 win be
M at -. 5ne e OF sale and all At the
IN seven days iy otherEise the uss reserve the right
ing haser. after i've days. advertisement In The
evening o'af ne~sPye IVORY a KrrnAr1.
o17-eo&ds ARNOLD B. JOHNSON,5 11ussees
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The hears On Ton Again.

GENERAL DECLINE IN PRICES OF STOCKS.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-The Posts financial article
sayS:-ihe stock market was less active this fore
noon than at any Time yesterday, and though not
SO weak as In the last hour yesterday, there was
general decline OF n to l x, as the result of the
traulhg up 10 1870 O'Clock. There were several eX-
ceptions, however, to the general movement. The
vanderblts were comparatively steady. The
Northern Pacifics We're dull. There was large
amount OF fictitious trading in Lackawanna, but
the range OF fluctuations was only 4 per cent
There was less activity In railway bonds In the
forenoon than during the same hours yesterday
Prices, however, were generally firm, and where
Changed were higher. Government bonds were u
hlgher for the AVS and = higher for the 4s. Money
was In good supply, with nominal rates for call
loans On stocks this forenoon per cent
2p.m-AS the day advanced the share specula-
tlOn became weaker. Michigan Central dropped to
ssH. The remainder of the list yielded to 2 per
cent. Canadian Pacific advanced3H to 55h, and re-
acted to 56h. "
Evening star., 1883-10-26

C.HANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE UN1MpRovED
" Is91l; PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF FOUR
IMEEM sTKREf ANb MI kHobE SpElsMMhENsp isMhNp AVE- H
HUE, AND ON SOUTH s1bEoF RHODE ISLAND
AND FoURTEENTH FEE 1IH 4rH} sTkEEfs oS'H'
cHANcE Fo& Goob fSEEs4EAF! fSK EsA4etEEf!Sis'
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court of the6
7672 Equity docket NJ 2 we Vii Otter for sale BY
PY Fsr & rne sT ss q At Fo
9cL9cK + MI Lots four o. siH 6 and eight
numbered two hundred and forty-two l242J in the
City Of Washington. according to the subdivision
d OF the bS lots g. six IL 60 and eight co. which the
as trustees to make and which subdivision as fol-
lows: LSt s four 0 into three lots each fronting
street. lot 81. @ into three lots each fronting twenty
the rear line Of the present lots and division Of
said lots four N and six 6 to be made by parallel lines
fronting Rhode Island avenue to be sub divided into
Island syenae M s the one bounding tie alley TO Be
tyone t2D feet in width By this division We make
In az nine 9 lots for sae each Of which is an eligible
The terms OF sale prescribed by the decree Of the
court are: Onethird cash. and the residue in and
sale all cash at option Of the purchaser. The de-
Gs GSssd by ri %Ihholdins assd
assessments be paid out Of proceeds Of sale
these Of sale be not complied with within 6 days
deposit Of two hundred d dollars aaooS On
each lot will be required by Trustees
the sale from day day in case all property be
nor nc sod on the day advertised ALI conveyancing is to
%fGkGE %f1kiAM F i AEPBPkESX EBkMEpSsXiroN Trustees
THos WACO ,{3h&ises 20 5th street northwest 71
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MARR

| BRASHEAR-KINSEY. On the 25th Of October Ises
by the Rev r ID Huntcy, of the Metropolitan church.
| McIAIN BRASHEAR and KATE B K1NSEY at the
residence of the brides mother. No. Dds street.
| Sd northwest No cards.
! CRANDAII,-GIBBS By tbe Rev Mr. McEan,r
CHARLES p CRANDALL and ISABEL b. GIBBS on
october 70, 1855. Both of Washington D Z. No
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Twill sell by public auction at my store 1918 Pennsyl-
yanla avenue, commencing on MONDAY. OCTOBER
TMENTY-NINTH, at TEN O'CLOCK AM. large col.
lection OF forfeited pledges, consisting Of
Ladies and Gents Clothing of all kinds such as Over.
coats. listers Goats. Vests, Pants Boots Shoes,
slippers. Hats. Seal Caps and Suitings Dresses
Skirts. Silks, Undercothing and Dress Goods Cloaks
Circulars Dolmans and Shawls, Books. Musical.
Mechanical and Surgical Instruments, Table Ware,
Table Cloths Towels, Blankets, Quilts Spreads
Sheets and Pll9w Cases yalises Opera Glasses Spy
and Razors, Fluting Machine. Clocks &c
This sale VIII continue MORNINGS at TEN O'CLOCK,
and EVENINGS at SEVEN O'CLOCK. until all the lots
are sold. Persons holding tickets. the time on which
having expired, will please take notice
n. X. FULTON Pawnbroker and Auctioneer
u L. CRlPpEN, Salesman.
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THE RFapprAp.Nrr n,
The Nicaraguan Canal Scheme.

PANAMA, Oct. 26-The law adopted by the Mica
raguan congress for the purpose OF obtaining a
joint guarantee from the other Central American
states which may assist in promoting the construc-
ton of the Nicaraguan canal, authorizes the gov
ernment to join with the other republics in guar
amount to less than per cent on the capital en-
ployed In its construction, the Ncaraguan govern
ment assuming the responsibility OF guaranteeing
the per cent profit on so 100000 OF the capital
provided that the expense of maintenance shall not
exceed 81 200 600 annually
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.HOA1AS BOWLING, Auctioneer.

ADMINISTRATORS SALE
ONE GlLI-FRAME FRENCH-PL MANTEI MIR
ROR ONE NAINUT- FRAME FRENCH-PLATE
DO DO Two TRENCH PLATE PIER MIRRORS.
WITH CORN1CE TO MATCH REP WINDOW
HASGINGS. G; NJ MAH0GANY y a BoOK:GAsE; WALNUT
FIRNITURE. BLUSSEI.S AND THREE-PLY
@ @CAkPETS; NH MIRROR, FRONT HAIL.RACK, Wall
Nut MIRROR-FRONT WHATNOT, WALNUT
MAKBLE.TOP CHAMBER FURNITURE, Pill
LOWS AND BOLSTERS. MATTRESSES. WAL
% WALNUT T. 1EXTENSION TABLE DINING AND
OTHER CHAIRS. CHINA AND GLASS, REFRIGE-
RATOR. KITCHEN REQUISITES, &c; LARGE
NUMBER HOT-HOUSE PLANTS, VASES HOSE.
GRASS-CUTTER, &C.
ALSO.
ONE FINE CARRIAGE HORSE. YEARS OLD;
COUPE ROCKAWAS, SET HARNESS, &c
r&9H On THURSDAY iI MORNING, NOVEMBER FIRST, at
the Orphans Court the UNDERSIGNED administrators
will sell the above effects,
NIB The Horse and Carriage will be sold at II o'clock
precsel.
o24-dts l. DTAtR \ caRT%hiGHr RiTSRhG Administrators
Evening star., 1883-10-26
Work On the Panama Canal.
AN AMERICAN STEAM DREDGE ASTONISHEs TIL

PANAMA, Oct 1.-THE Hercules, an American
dredge Is at length at work, and is giving satisac-
tory results. The dredge arrived in Colon in April
last, and the work OF putting 1t In working order
was Immediately commenced. This has been q
slow process, owing to difficulties with labor sick
ness OF employees and other causes, which have
given way before persistent energy. The recent
arrival or MI NJ. A. Sayen was made the occasion
for the commencement OF work in formal man.
ner, and the dredge has developed a capacity for
work On large scale which has surprised even its
most ardent supporters. One enthusiastic engineer
places the amount 1t would eXcayate In ten hours
Us high aS 200 cubic metres.
Evening star., 1883-10-26
The Printers Strike in New York.

new YORK, Oct 26.-Of the 800 compositOrs en-
who struck yesterday for an increase of wages,
only about $50 were not at work this morning. Ali
or the other men had returned to work yesterday
graphical union The terms required by the union
were IS cents thousand ems on weekly news
work, with $1S as the lowest weekly wages. The
non-union men were taken back by the employees
with the understanding that they would Join the
q dozen and are not Of much importance.
Evening star., 1883-10-26
Fs.HOS. ]. FISHER & co.
Il Real Estate Aucsioneers.

Fs'HoS. ]. FISHER & CO.
Il Real Estate Auctioneers.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE BRICK STABLE
NEAR LAFAYETTE SQUARE: ALSO, A LARGE
PIECE OF LAND IN SQUARE No 595 CORN Err
NJ AND FIIsST&TREETS SOUTHWEST
Under and hy virtue of a decree of the Supreme
Cans No I1fI wherein Temple ct al complain -I
ants and N"rtngton ct al defendants the under
s-f" 3 Trustee. Will SELL at public auction the fol-
iosii described real estate at the times and places be-
low noted:
On MONDAY, NOVEMBER FIFTH. at FOUR
f' i hes OF sub lot 2s square l67 having front
at y - ect on 80 foot alley. and improved by brick
stable t2uxi2 III the Immediate vicinity of Lafayette
nn TUESDAY NOVEMBER SIXTH, at FOUR
otiotk PM ON the premises. part of square SOS
an depth o1 about 162 feet This propeIty
al h corner II NJ and LIST streets southwest and con-
TINS IlJ.t iarc feet, more less.
lerI sale, prescribed by the decree: One third
Oh TIE purchase money in cash and the residue two
equal instruments. at six and twelve months respect
aiuIn from day of sale TO he secured by approved
hptt with reserved lien tine property sold or the
purchaser stall have the option of paying all the
ci!st money III cash. money deposit shall be IT,
qnlff ON each Of the said pieces of property sold
amount whereof will be- announced day of sale
Of sals Hltni (lO days the property upon which
default as II made may De resoil at the risk and
cust OI t. fulting purchaser after three (} days
nn'ict III tire Evening Star newspaper. ConvcyaiCiug
snaIl bt At the cost ot purchasers.
CHAS. d. FOWLER. Trustee
Webster I aw Building. JU5 ID street northwest,
THoS. J FISHER & co, Aucuoncers
oCtiSt.yf 4 SCS
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1NHOMAs DOWLING, Auctioncer.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY,
NEAR THE CAPITOL PARTLY IMPROVED BY
A SMALL FRAME HOUSE.
yvrtue of decree of the Supreme Court of the -
District of Columbia holding special term in N::a
equity. in cause No S445. Equity Docket % wherein a
Henry K Willard is complainant and Joseph G Willard
9Gt9ber Oct, .ri, D., 1881; we will on TUESDAY NOyEM-
BER THE THIRTEENTH C3TH), A D. 1888, at the
hour OF FOUR M in front of the premises offer for
SALE at public auction. Lot five l5 in square five hpn-
dred and seventy six (576) in the city of Washington
District OF Columbia. said Lot being partly improved
third % OF the purchase money shall be paid in cash
Gay OF Sale one-th1rd in year and third two
years the deferred payments to bear interest
secured by mortgage the property sold deposit
the property knocked down Conveyancng cost Of
purchaser. HENRY WISE GARNETT.
No. 2 Columbian Law Building
9. g. COLE.
oc26-dts 402 9th streetHorthwest
Evening star., 1883-10-26

VvHE OTTO" GAS ENGINE
l. Requires no boiler avoids all expeps,ve attendance
no loss OF time handling Of fuel and no ashes Id s
ned satsnsavely for running Passenger aud FREIGHT
ana ana tkdlh;o1Ehe Presses Coffee Mills koasters Paper
aa nu.he Macnlnery, 1Athes. &c, &c. This engine
Possesses the least number Of WORKING nsrts and
great simplicity Of mechanism s~'~' e-'~
Washington Gas Light Co. -S'A' - oWS1 te9a ~
Evening star., 1883-10-26

u o. HOLTZMAN. Real Estate Auctioneer,
A&s 10th and streets northwest
AUCTION SALE OF MOST DESIRABLE BUILD
ING LOT, ON NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE.
LAST SIDE, SEVENTY-FIVE FEET SOUTH OF
STREET, AND TWO SQUARES FROM DUPONT
In front of the premises. will sell at public&y98
anctlon lots and sub st, square o. at HALF SES
IASI FOUR O'CLOCK, on FRIDAY OCTOBER.
IMENI1-SlX 1883 Lot Is % feet front by about lO5
feet deep and lot 50 is 1Ox27 the rear of adOin
liig lot to give access to 10 foot alley.
or dts Il. o. HOLIZMAN, AuCtioueer 10Th and r sts
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| TV>HREH FINE NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSES
Il CORNER FIFTH AND STREETS NORTH

EoLEY. Auctioneer.
Last week of the Auction Sale at s14 Seventh
street. and the best of he Goods to be sold
consisting of Silks velvets Cashmeres Linens. Cloths
and Housekeeping Goods generally Fine Laces, En-
broderies Underwear in Merino and Cotton. Ladies'
Jerseys. Brushes Collars Buttons Hosiery Parasols
Umbrellas. Gossamers Fringes Spool Silks Spool Cot
ton Fine Scissors and Perfumery; also line of vau
articles too numerous to mention This stock choice
and ladies invited to attend this sae as the goods
viii be sold without reserve
Awning, Shelving. Counters One Walnut Ofiee Desk,
Two Silver Plated Showcases will be sold MONDAY,
OCTOBER TwENTY-NINTH, at TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Also. the stock hand will be offered in lots the
trade only MONDAY, OCTOBER TWENTY NINTH
and TUESDAY. OCTOBER THIRT1ETH.
o5-tn1 FOLEY. Auctioneer
(,HANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED naa
fHE d6RSEs AHR R%td!Sf II SSfH
AND STREETS NORTHWEST
IT
ants the undersigned. Trustee will offer for sale at
e sfsh g 2s n oRR1sM%sfs o2 TbY u.s.
% at -FOUR o. O'CLOCK LOCI F. n. the tellowine described
beginning at the northwest corner of said square
running thence east along north street 78 and IL
inches thence south % feet thence feet and III
inches to 10th street and thence north along street
to the place OF and improved by three story
brick Misunderstanding and stoTehouse
Terms Of SALE by the decree: One-third
OF the purchase money to be paid CASH balanca in
two equal installments payable respectively In one and
two from the day of sae and secured by deed Of
trust the property sold, the satisfaction Of the
Trustee er AZ cash at the optton Of the purchaser
not complied with in days from day Of sale the
property viii be resold at risk and cost Of defautna
| purchaser. Conveyancing at purchasers cost
FILLMORE BEALI. Trustee.
SIS ~ street northwest
o1e.d&ds DUNCAGS0N BROS, Auct6
Evening star., 1883-10-26

A CADET REsIGNs-The resignation of Cadet
George II. Bill man, fourth class q. s. Military
Academy, has been accepted by the Secretary of
War, to take effect November 30 1883.
Evening star., 1883-10-26

THE CABINET MEETING.-An OF the Cabinet
officers except Secretary Folger attended the regl-
lar Cabinet meeting to-day. The session was very
brief, and no business of importance was trans
acted.
Evening star., 1883-10-26
Political Points.

J. s. Gr1nnell has been nominated by the demo-
cratic state committee OF Massachusetts, for lieut.
governor. Gflnnel Is a state senator Mr. Grtnnell
writes to the Springfield Republican that he viii
accept
The revised list OF voters IN Boston shows that
64.5S3 names have been registered, an Increase OF
91 over last year, and about 5000 over the highest
ever known before, which was In 1890
great democratic barbecue was held In Easton,
Nd, yesterday, at which Senator Bayard was one
OF the speakers.
Fred Douglass is announced to speak at Denton,
Md, October 81.
Evening star., 1883-10-26

YESTERDAYS RACES AT PIMIIco.-The first day OF
the races at Pimlioo was yesterday favored with
nne weather and large attendance, but the track
was heavy. As stated In kilograms To yesterday q
STAR the first three races were respectively by
Welcher. Kinney and Bella. The fourth race was
for all ages In two-mife heats Aella and NetLle
were entered The former was the fayorite, and
won Two heats and the race. Time S:50x, 3:-6a.;
mutualS S. The last event was the handicap
steeple chase-Ranger, Gath and Abraham being
the entries Daley's horses Ranger and Gath were
Sl.50,
Evening star., 1883-10-26

THE President to-day signed the commission of
Mr.. Benjamin Butterworth to be commissioner of
patents, vice E. NJ. Marble resigned.
Evening star., 1883-10-26
DRoPOsALs FOR SUPPLIES.

DKoPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PHrNrINe
October 10th. 1888.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until
TN Ei4Nk O'CLOCK NJ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
iOtNIEEN1H. 1SS3, for Supplies needed by this
uan dl,rnE the sl3 months frIn January 1st 1884.
I, co3rs; OILS Chelaicals Typographical Inks Tex
1dmk Steel Plates and Rolls Glue and Twine: Hard
ware; Iron Castings; Brass Castings Gas and Steam
fittings; Lumber; Horse Feed Ice; and Coal aud
Wood. -
Blank forms for proposals articles Of any class
with information qualities quantities and con
ditons. viii be furnished application to the under
signed
Proposals. each item viii be considered separately
an preference given to articles of domestic production
ana manufacture price ana quality being equal.
As 1t Is not convenient to store large quantity of
PuS us IN the Bureau orders the accepted bidders Will
he made from time to time the actual need
determined and rule than the quantities
si1ciie(i IN the schedules.
Those desiring blanks and information will be re.
qlrcd to specify which class of articles they are
qualified to pToIosl awards Will be made only to
Established manufacturers Of dealers ill., the articles
Ieeded.
The right to waive defects and reject any or all bids
Is reserved. T. n BjRRITJ,
Chief Of Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
octIZ-i"W"V Washington, ID. G.
Evening star., 1883-10-26
Local NOtea.

the twenty-three defendants who were fined by
Judge Smell several days ago for attacking the
pOundmaSter I'm East Washington appeared at the
Police Court this afternoon and appealed
In the suit brought by L. l. O'Nen against Chas
r. BARBER for $5 counsel fees, heard before Justice
Walter last Tuesday, Judgment was given to-day
for the Plaintiff for the full amount
Evening star., 1883-10-26

The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.-Judge Thoman
will return here tomorrow, and 1t is not thought
that the civil service commissioners Will have
another occasion for the present to be absent from
the city, the local eXamin tionS are now SltiSfac
toriy arranged for and are in charge OF the local
boards