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Evening star., 1883-10-01
District Government Affairs.

CUHPLAINIS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS.
Mr.. E. Fl. Brown, 43s @ street northwest. complains
to the commissioners that the alley between p and
and 4th and 5th streets is in very filthy condition
In reply the Commissioners state that the nuisance
can be abated only by paving the alley and putting in
therefor, but that it will be considered.-Mr. l. n
Prior, 433 street northwest, in letter to the Com
missOners, complains that the well to the sewer in
alley on l street northwest, between 4th and 5th,
north side. is filed with mud.-T. j. Coffey calls
the attention of the Commissioners to the dangerous
condition of the sewer trap at the entrance to alley
on 14th street, between II and streets.-Sauer G.
Merrill requests that street, between 4th and 5th
streets northwest may be included in the estimates
and John O'Day petition that street lamps may be
erected on 4th street northeast, from to Bound
ary.
Evening star., 1883-10-01
The Chicago Newspapers.
MEETING OF THE ROUTE OWNERS YEsrERp

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 1.-The newspaper route
owners OF this city held meeting yesterday 10 form
an association for the protection Of their interests
and among the reforms outlined were the estab ish-
ment OF black list to protect route owners against
non-paylng subscribers; the keeping of permanent
application list OF good carriers creating system OF
fines, and otherwise elevating the business The re-
touched upon, but the present move II looked upon
as prelm step for combined action the pars
OF route owners in case break occurs i'm the price OF
local papers Another meeting will he held on sum
day next, when constitution and bylaws viii be
adopted.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

Ex-Rev. W. II. H. Murray, Of blackboard fame,
lectured in New York last night Christianity ver-
sus Theology"
Atlanta, Ga, is agitated over the elopement and
marriage at Dalton OF Miss Elma LOchrane the four
teen year old daughter of ex-Judge E. o. Lochrane,
and Mr.. Willis WestmOreland, nineteen years old
The Pope has ratified the election of the German
Father Anderledy, who has just been chosen future
successor to Pere Beckx, general of the order Of
Jesuits
At Celina, Ohio, yesterday, John Cantweu. 4
farmer, 60 years old, shot and killed his wife, then
shot himself dead.
Judge Hoadly, the democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Ohio is In Cleveland, and Will speak there
tonight
The Roman Catholic Provincial Council in New
York closed yesterday with impressive religious cere-
monies in the cathedral.
An explosion Saturday evening at the California
powder works. Stegis station, Cal, resulted i'm the
death OF forty Chinese out Of forty-two. One white
man was injured
At Shelbyville, Ind, disreputable house was de-
sroyed by fire yesterday morning, and two OF its in
mates, Maggie Wells and Flora Garrett, were burned
to death The body of Flora Garrett was gashed with
a knife.
number of young SiouxIndans from theStandine
Rock agency, among whom son of Sitting Bull
arrived at Chicago yesterday and taken the
Feehanvlle Catholic training school, where they viii
be taught manual arts.
Evening star., 1883-10-01
SEWING MACHINES. &c.

THAT Hat GREAT "HoUsEHoLD."" SILENT
chimes at honest prices No canvassers. Come to the
Office and save money. Renting and repairing a spe-
clalty. MCKINNEY, 427 9th ST. NV. sep25
REMEMBER,
That the only authorized Agents for the cele
brated
HARTFORD AND NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES
in the District They positively the ghtest running
and most durable machines ever produced,
Old Machines taken i'll exchange
Machines sold easy monthly payments and Special
discount for cash.
Be sure and visit our office before purchasing
s. OPPENHEIAIER 4 BRO,
52S 9th street northwest, 81. Cloud Building.
Firstclass Machines for rent by week or month All
kinds repaired. sep1l
4 SUDDEN AND SWEEPING REDUCTION
"A Washington, ID. C., Sept. y, 1888. G.. AUERBACH
corner ith and streets for the last fifteen years the
most extensive dealer in Sewing Machines in this city,
has Issued new price list making sweeping reduction
on all Kinds: NEW, LATEST IMPROVED MACHINES,
OF the very best and most standard makes which have
been selling at $40, so 500 and $40 $40, S25,
$50 and $50, with all extra attachments, and years
guarantee.
THE NEW QUEEN and NEW AMERICAN No. 7,
are now more extensively used i'll this city than any
other kind For SALE ONLY by G.. AUERBACH. cor
'th and II: Auerbachs lItnts Furnishing and Hat Store
noX door. Send postal and We will mail you new
price Dst 1ree sep22
Evening star., 1883-10-01
MOnsignOr Capel,s Lecture.

A PROPHECY THAT ENGLAND WILL RETURN no
CATHOLICISM.
Monsignor Thomas John Capel D. D.. arrived here
Saturday evening and became the guest of the clergy
men at Gonzaga college. He lectured last evening
at the National theater to audience that filed the
theater to overiowing. Upon the stage, which was
appropriately set with a chapel scene, were seated
Senator Jones, Of Florida; Rev. Fathers Doonan,
president of Georgetown college; Murphy, Chapelle
Schleuter, Busam, Ahern, O'Rourke, Shandelle Gel
lespie, OKane, Mattson, Powers, Sullivan, Conway,
McGurk. president Of LoyOa college, Baltimore; Nc
AvOy OF GOnZaga college; HOyes, Ryan and HOrgan,
and Gen. Carmen, DR.. Taylor and Dr. Webb Rogers
Senator Jones introduced the lecturer who wore his
cassock. The subject of the lecture, which was
rendered especially impressive by the fascinating
eloquence of the speaker, was "The Present Aspect
OF Religious Belief in England" He traced the re-
suits of the reformation in England, and asserted
that the present religious state in England is
very similar to the old Catholic church.
The II Catholic church was gaining ground,
ne held, both In the old and the new country
The English churches were adopting the decorations
OF the old Catholic church, some even displaying
images, illustrating biblical characters The English
church is rapidly dividing itself into two streams.
One is flowing toward the Catholic church and the
other toward nfdelity He asserted that If the Eng
lish church was freed it would fall to pieces and he
instanced the Salvation army as an indication of
what would result from such freedom. The speaker
closed with prophecy that England would yet
return to Catholicism.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

MACE TO FIGHT SUIIIvAN.-John I. Sullivan hae
accepted Jem Mace's challenge to meet him i'm the
stic arena for $1,000 side, after the tour of the
combination is ended. Mace has accepted the pro-
position and has issued card stating his desire to
meet Sullivan, and box with gloves two or three
round matches, Marquis of Queensbury rules. ons
contest to take place i'm America and the other ia
England Mace also deposited 81 900 with Harry Hin
q a forfeit -
Evening star., 1883-10-01
The Governor Of Texas Entertained in
Mexico.

GALVESTON, TEX, Oct 1.-Advices from Saltillo
Mexico, TO the Galveston NetcS say: Gov. Madro ID
entertaining Gov Ireland, OF Texas. The Two are
cohIerrng upon plan to break up the practice Of
conveying stolen property across the Rio Grande
Gov. MadrO complains that Mexican cattle stolen and
driven across cannot he reclaimed because they are
seized by the United States customs officers AZ CON-
traband. Gov. Ireland is receiving distinguished AZ
tenfOn. ~
Evening star., 1883-10-01

HE vincent Divorce Case
DECREE OF SEPARATION GRANTED THE WIFE ON
THE GROUND OF HER HUSBANDS HABITUAL DRUNK
ENNEsS.
This morning Judge James, in the Equity Court,
rendered his decision in the of Rosa p. Steel
vincent agt. Chas. Vincent-bill and crOss-bill for
dlvorce-which occupied the court in hearing some
week or more; Messrs. JEFF. Chandler and Chas.
Thompson appearing for petitioner, and W. E. Earle
for defendant.
Judge James, after noting that the original charge
was drunkenness, and that he had permitted the
filing of the crOsS-b in which adultery was charged
discussed the question: Has the original charge been
made out? He defined the term habitual drunken
ness as the habit OF getting intoxicated. 1t may not
De 0fener than three or four times per year. III pc
RODS OF drunkenness from time to time-Say on
Saturday nights-then those nights become nights
OF apprehension. -Four five times per year of such
drunkenness will destroy the happiness of wife
lie then referred to the proof i'm the case on that
point, and said it was clear to him that the charge
mad been made ont In the cross-bil of defendant
the charge OF drunkenness is made against the wife,
but it is proved that the husband the example The
charge OF adultery is also made, party named Kirk
VINO the defendant had trusted TO bring pair of
horses here, being the man concerned. lie appears
to have been visitor to the house here till the hus-
band on account OF something he saw, forbade his
visits, and he then appears to have continued his
visits. going into the basement and getting his meals
there. 1t was difficult to determine what sort of
creature this man was. The charge of adultery was
not proven, but his conduct seems to have been
improper and indicate, and he would say vulgar;
but there is no proof that she took the last step
make the charge true He referred to the charge as
TO adultery In Philadelphia, when Kirk took a room
adjoining that of the complainant and said that she
Went there to give birth child, and he could not
assume that adultery was then committed He could
not decree divorce for such conduct. He would
therefore direct decree for the wife the ground
Mr.. Earle, for the defendant, noted an appeal
Evening star., 1883-10-01

Harvard & HurcH1ssos,
424 NINTH STREET,
Agents for LOWS CHELSEA ART TILES TRENTON
ART TILE. AMERICAN ENCAUSTIC TILE CON-
PANY. MINTON. MAU and other IMPORTED TILES
BRASS FIRE-PLACEs and BRASS FIRE GOODS in
great variety.
HAYWARD HUTCHINSON
sep22 l24 atl, strxat
Evening star., 1883-10-01

The boiler Of the steamer Colorado bursted Satur-
day night near Buffalo, N. Y. David Ellis and James
Fanen are supposed to have been blown into the lake
Henry Allen was killed, and eight other men were in
tured. The vessel, which was valued at between
$4,000 and $4,000, b complete wreck
Evening star., 1883-10-01

WILL SERVE HIS TERM.-In the case OF George
w. Johns, who was before the Police Court Saur-
day, and fined $500 or five days in each of two cases
OF using Official envelopes TO avoid paying postage.
Prosecuting Attorney Moore stated this morning that
the defendant would withdraw his appeals to-day
and serve his term.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

WTLARD's HOTEL, which during the summer has
been thoroughly renovated. was to-day re-opened for
the season by the lessee, Mr. Staples.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

THE COREAN EMBASSY to-day made official calls
upon the heads of the different foreign legations
Tomorrow they will visit the State, War and Navy
dcDartmentS.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

REPORTED DUEL.-A duel is reported 70 have been
fought In Botetour county, Va last Friday, the pr-
clpals being Geo. Thomas and Algernon Baftleheim,
the former using shot gun and the latter Colts six
shooter. At the first fire, distance thirty PAGES,
Ihomas sent the full charge of shot into Battle
ueheim Is seriously wounded The fight grew out Of
charge by Thomas that his wife had been enticed
away by Battleheim.
SAVAGE CRUELTY 10 A wHk-A peculiar case
was tried in the New Haven, Conn, city court Satur
day. Elmer +. Culver was married secrefely less
than year ago to Miss Irwin, the daughter OF .
Baltimore merchant. Culver ID the son OF prOmi-
nent and wealthy man Of Fair Haven. Culvef's wife
Finally IL became known that her husband had
abused her In q cruel manner He pounded her and
meals IN basement from board on the he'd e q
barrel Twenty ladies Of afissocrattc families, onin9
members Of the Second Congregatio0nl church, WG8
under bonds Of $50 to support hs wife and trea -
properly.
Evening star., 1883-10-01
THE TRIAL OF LACEY BEFORE e. s. CORNERSTONE
ROGERS.

The Su1tland Post Office Robbery.
TIE TRIAL OF LACEY BEFORE Q. s. COMMISSIONER
ROGERS
William l. Lacey, young man. late q clerk in the
pension Office here was before United States Com
missioner Rogers in Baltimore, on Saturday, charged
with the larceny of postage stamps worth nearly $50
from the post Office at Suitland Prince Georges
county, Nd, on the night Of December 81, 1884, JUS
tice C. S. Bundy, of this city, and Dr. W. G. Green,
Of Prince Georges county, appeared for Lacey, and
District Attorney Stirling for the government The
Suitland post ONCE was burned down August 18th
last and the investigation which followed resulted in
the arrest OF Lacey, charged with the robbery COM
mtted nearly two years before. The Sun reports the
testimony as follows: Inspector Henderson, of the
Post Office department. testified to the arrest of
Lacey and his confession that he had watched while
Arthur b. Suit, son of COL s. Taylor Suit entered
the post ONCE and took the stamps. Arthur B. Suit
James T. ChildS and Charles +. Lusby, all Young
men, testified that on the night of the robbery they
went out on hunting expedition, during which
Lacey left them for time and the two latter swore
that on his return he showed them lot of postage
stamps and told them he had robbed the post Office
Justice Bundy asked for warrant for the arrest of
young Suit as appeared in the evidence that he had
sold the stamps to a man in New York, and he con-
tended that Suit the principal in the robbery and
was trying to throw it on Lacey. Commissioner
less involved He would not, however, order their
arrest, but would hold them as witnesses under the
same bail as Lacey, 81 5O0 to appear next Saturday,
when witnesses In Lacey's behalf will be heard.
Lacey was held the others furnished the necessary
security.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

Mrs Conrad, who shot and killed her husband L
l. Conrad, prominent lawyer Of Baltimore at their
country seat on the night of the 9Th ult, has been
declared insane, and win be c6naned IN an asylum.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

MRS L. VI. BUTLER. 1870 o STREET NORTH
I.E ". st. llas REtlPESf.D in DREsSMakINGi. ctr
ton in III aid -s,le seI'2G-Im'
t1ALL OPENING OF PATTERN HATS AND FINE
4 MILLINERY GOODS
Real Laccs, Parisian Neckw ar. Trimming Iaces and
Three Iast Makes French CoIscts
Latest Desi-'1ls i'll Silk and Goth Wraps
my order.
NJ. WILLIAM.
Feathers dyed AID rc-curled equal to ones sep1
MISS E. K. MELLON,
Hss rs0ovo, ero, p,,I M0DIsTE E. ., s.,os. .u,,.,s.
where she will make order Dresses and Costumes in
she asas she
and style. au31 -Sm
nREss CUTTING SCHOOL. = LADIES CAN
Dr,ssts made to order au25
SstSIN NNrH ASR
% e, e q each all sizes ENGLISH Isle
hEkR sk II ais szes st a e & ese EACH ESz aidzh
= fsHI1s sEas
r ff tn s h az 1
isn~ sf WansT a f;1ss + at !ss sath ESsIlsH H6
Ham s Sssf M shares s Ens
80, slOsO and sl2 per half dozen. 5e5
4 NTON FISHER
- 80 CHEMICAL DRY CLEANING ESTABLISH
MENT 9G6 q street northwest Thirty years expert
enc Ladies' and Gentlenens Garments: also Grape
Ves Iaces etc perfectly cleaned by this superior
proress Ladies' Evening Dresses speciality. Opinion
of Il. J. De Sned official chemist OF the District Of
Columbia Your chemicals of the effectrlal
nature and harmless and perfect machinery is not
surpassed in Paris, New York or elsewhere" Notice.
Grease spots guaranteed to be thoroughly removed aug
NJ ISS ANNIE X. HUMPHREY,
4sO TENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
Makes CORSETS to order in every style aud material
and guarantees perfect fit and comfort.
HER SPECIALTIES ARE
French Handmade Undertaking, Merino Underwear
and finest Imported Hosiery.
Patent Shoulder Braces all Dress Reform Goods.
French Corsets and Bustes. The Hercules" Sup
porting Corset. for which Miss II is special agent,
and 81 Corset. her own make, that for the price
cannOt be surpas ssed.
n. B.-French, German and Spanish spoken as
Evening star., 1883-10-01

POST OFFICE.-Proposals were opened to-day at the
city post Ofice for the purchase of condemned jute
sacks, leather pouches, cotton canvas pouches,
IRON IRON ia6el cases, waste paper and twine
The bidders were ID. Dreyfuss, F. q.
Wheeler, NJ. Ulman, Horenmelr 4 Co. ana Sam1
Bensinger, of this city, and w. s. Kirk, OF Phadel-
phla- To Mr.. Ulman were awarded the jute sacks
at 81 l6 per cwt, and leather pouches at e. d. and
TO Honenmeir Co. the cotton canvas pouches az
Sa62 the iron at IS cents, the paper at " and
the tWine at 81. So
Evening star., 1883-10-01

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-p4y-Internal reve-
nue.. sSol ,65Do4; Gust oms, $aI2,1ss.l2
Evening star., 1883-10-01

STAR ROUTE ADvERTIsEMENTs-Adver
for the star route mail lettings in the southern states
are being prepared at the Post office department to
be published October 18th
Evening star., 1883-10-01
B1BB,s BA1r1moRE HrArERsu

The attention Of Housekeepers and others is again in
vited to these justly o
CELEBRATED LATROBE STOVES.
Their beauty and excellence Of workmanship and fin
tsh enhanced by late improvements render them snI,-
rior to any other Latrobes the market The only
trobes that efectually heat the lower rooms
BIBBS LATROBEs GUARANTEED
to ve satisfaction ip every case For sale by dealers
generally. oep2O-Im
Evening star., 1883-10-01

rEt' THE PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIA-
I-s TION.-As a SAYINGS Bank it pays five per cent
money on easy terms Our adyances average 81
advance quicker if you desire. Many awaiting them
selves OF the advantages of this best of all associations
by depositing for the liberal interest paid
Others for taking advances for acquiring property BY
making M good investment the property purchased win
hns you y to succeed to the property by acting agent
into the association The expenses of this association
are nominal all the profits going to the members This
at any time without having to pay any back dues.
shares are being taken every month We have more
than $6oOO0 advanced on first aortgage first class
property. Next meeting WEDNESDAY EVENING,
October g. at 6I5 7th street northwest.
&; g DuNCANSON, President; EDWIN NJ LAW
ION, War Department, Treasurer JOHN COOK, Secre-
tary, OBS I2tn street northwest SGp29-3t
Evening star., 1883-10-01
The Day i'm Wall Street.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The Posts financial article
says: The stock market was extremely dull during
the forenoon but prices generally were firm and The
net result of the trading up to IL 80 O'Clock was ac-
tionally higher prices for the majority of stocks.
Evening star., 1883-10-01
The Great California Powder Mill Ex.
pl0siOn.
The Sc. Adams. VI. Failure.

ST. ALBANS, W., Oct 1.-The committee of tho
depositors have made detailed statement Of the
result of their investigation of the affairs the 81
-AlDanS Trust company. The total assets amount 10
Sso!,5f5 worthless paper, $4,000. The committee
consider S9aooo of the assets TO be perfectly good
and S50l ,545 as doubtful
Evening star., 1883-10-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.


GRADUATES OF COLUMBIAN UNIvER-
r5o ,u,,,.. sITI Law SCHOOL
Law SCHOOL residing in Washington and its vicinity
T H,rE invited to meet at the Law Building on
measures for forming an Alumni Association
On behalf and at the written request of many gral,-
a'se eci-s. JAMES C. YELLING. pres,t.
sg The Lime business hitherto conducted at Go
ol-6t EDWARD Cooley
rgo REMOvAL-C E. BIRCKHEAD, CABINET
40 street northwest.
work. Postal will receive prompt attention. o1-3t'
ATTENTION !-JOURNEYMEN CARPEN-
~ TERS. remember public meeting at K of T. Hal,
SisHT osseSer 81 5ss 47s sEs SSisss
f MIR, BROCHE HAS NEVER DENIED THE
raid NJ joseph Ga~ier sa?5 for " fhe esPens a s
What Mr. Brcche denies is two bills improperly rem
other BY james H. skdmores clerk. WScS last case has
been dismissed by Justice Of the Peace Hemick
1t' G. BRoCHE.
,PdE ash w. BUD1NG
aSF aas @ at asfs %
Hail. street. between 9Th and 10th n91thWest at
JNO. JOY EDISON. Secretary. oi-3t
FRo THE BRUSH SWAN ELECTRIC COMPANY.
OF WASHINGTON.
The temporary Offices of the company are at Rooms
and Z, Evans building. 1920 New York avenue.
Plans of the proposed work may be seen and full in
formation obtained.
The subscription books are now open
o1-1w A. A. HAYES
Evening star., 1883-10-01

WAsHINGToNIANs recently returned from abroad
report that Bonanza Mackey has taken great fancy
to Col. Tom Ochiltree, the member from Texas, and
that Col. Tom is srlpremey happy when he gets men
toned in the Partisan Journals
Evening star., 1883-10-01
~ NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
THIRD TCCIyC OF STOCK

The UNION co OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIA-
IlON will hold its Second Annual and Twenty fifth
regular monthly meeting for the payment of dues and
making advances WEDNESDAY, October B. 1883 at 7:3O
p at CPsmpRolitan Hall corner Of sth and streets
nual report and officers for the ensuing year will be
elected All stockholders requested to attend.
ne Board OF Directors having authorized the issue of
Io0 shares of stock in this issue subscriptions therefor
VIII be received by the undersigned until Wednesday,
streets Richard Curtin 7th street and
northwest John j Fuller So street northwest: NJ
Loeb at Eiselnan Bros corner 7th and northwest
George Bogus, 505 9th street northwest; d. J. Hartgan
lO 3d street northwest, Georgetown: Daniel A. Dris.
coll. 53 street northwest; Edward F. Buckley 7O6
street northwest.
DENNIS CONNELL4 President,
,>,,, 100000, Corner 1st and streets NV.
ctrp
Evening star., 1883-10-01

THE MONUMENT.-The work of laying stone on
the Washington monument was resumed at an early
hour this morning. There is sufficient marble on
hand to raise the monument to height of 40 feet
this season.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

YELLOW FEVER NOTES.-The Acting Secretary of
the Navy has received telegram from Commandant
Welch OF the Pensacola navy yard as follows: zone
new case OF yellow fever-a man Just from Alabama,
Intend to place picket at Bayou bridge to keen ont
new comers. No deaths" The court of INQUIRY an
pointed to investigate the causes leading to the epi-
demic at the Pensacola navy yard has been granted
an extension OF fifteen days In which to make its
report
Evening star., 1883-10-01

GEN. HANCOCK'S ILLNESS SAID TO cE SERIOUS
Washington dispatch to the N. Y. World says, on
the authority of an officer who has just returned
from visit to Governors Island, that Gen. Hancock
Is seriously i'll. This officer is quoted as saying:
''Ihe trouble with the knee, which has been men,
real one. Gen Hancock has bad kidney trouble
he sees none OF his officers except Adjutant General
Whlpple Both Gen. Whipple and the doctor in
charge are very grave when fhe name of Gen. Ham
cock is mentioned His blood has become deterio-
rated While his friends hope for the best they fear
the worst"
Evening star., 1883-10-01

UTILIZING THE WATER POWER AT GREAT FALLS
Mr.. A. A. Hayes, representing the Brush-Swan
Electric Light company, is in the city for the pur-
pose of pushing project to utilize the water power
at the Great Falls in ght ting the city with electr-
city. company for this purpose Is being organ
rian rights from the Great Falls water compapS
The plan fs to conduct the fluid from the DYNAMO at
Great Falls to this city through large wires and u
mately to lay wires in this city in Underground con-
duits. 1t is proposed to make use of the daylight
hours to charge storage batteries for incandescen
lamp lighting.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

PERsoNAL--Assistant Secretary French resumed
his duties at the Treasury department to-day.-Ex-
Gov. Fletcher of Missouri, arrived in the city this
morning.--Gen. A. P. Ketcham, appraiser of the
port OF New York, left Washington last night
for home, having spent the day with Secretary
FOlger. 1t is understood the subject dis
cussed was of political nature, and the re-
suit will be made known In a short time.-Gen.
A. A. Humphreys, u. s. A, is in New York.
Hon. Thos C. Fletcher, St Louis; Gen Eppa
Hunton, Va; Capt Chas. s. Smith, q. S. A, and
La Lieut. F. p Gilmore, U. 8. n, are registered at the
Eb6itt TINS morning. M nm Director Cunningham,
Shock, U s. N, has taken rooms for the winter at
1881 G street.
Evening star., 1883-10-01

A POSTMASTER C0MMIssIoNEp.-James T. Scales
has been commissioned pos tmaster at Byrdvile, Va