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National Republican., 1883-02-12
DoNOuUE INDICTED.
A Bench Warrant Issued and One OF the
Ex-Detcctives Goes His Bail.

Ex-Detcctiyes Goes His Bail.
1t will be remembered that in the early
part of the investigation of the charges made
against the late detectives O'Lcary and
Murphy, in their statements. mentioned cer-
tain fences" where the goods stolen by i'm
ported burglars and thieves were taken, and
where they alleged the detectives met and
insomo instances received their percentage
or share of the stolen property. 1t
was alleged that when the store of Mr..
w. w. Burde tie was robbed by Mart Allen
the goods were taken to the cobbling shop of
Thomas DonOhue on New York avenue, near
Fifteenth street, and there kept until por-
tion of them were shipped out of the city. In
the case of the robbery of the Christiancy
Jewels it was stated that after they had been
disposed of to George Mants the two detec-
tives, whose names were given in the written
statement as Miller and McElfresh, butwhich
were not at that time published, went to
Donohue's and made their " divide" Several
other stories were told of Donohue's place.
The police said it was believed to be
q "fence;" that Donohue and served
some time in the penitentiary, and that he was
looked upon with suspicion, but that he
had been shreyd enough to keep from getting
caught in anything crooked"
1t is said that during the progress of the
investigation there have been frequent con-
terenCcS oil tho suspected partleS nG DOnO-
hue's shop, and that in fact his place has been
q sort of headquarters for thieves, burglars,
and detectives. In appearance IL is innocent
enough, being apparently only cObblers
shop; but il is said that if the back room
could articulate il would tell some astound-
ing tales of jobs put up, of booty captured,
and of divisions made. 1t has been alleged
that there were three or four fences " in the
city, the propretors of which welded power
over all the thieves and burglars as well as
over the detectives, and it was believed that
If they could be convicted the backbone of the
partnership would be broken. The first re-
suit of tho investigation into the charges
made against the detectives was the passage of
the bill abOlishing the whole force. The first
result of the investigation by the grand jury
was the indictment on Saturday of Thomas
Donohue.
The charge is that Donohue, knowing the
same to be stolen goods did receive and pur-
chase, on October l, 1882, one silver plated
faucet valued at 50; one spirit level,
Si four chandeliers, $12; thirty-two pounds
solder, S640; eight brass cocks, SIG; fif-
teen iron elbows, S225; three pieces of gas
fixtures, 50, the property of one William N,
Ward. A bench warrant was issued and the
marshal placed it in the hands Of Lieut.,
Arnold, of the flfth precinct, by whom Dono-
hue was'auested and taken to the marshal's
office. He was subsequently released in
So, 500 bonds, eX-Detective Miller becoming
his surety.
1t is believed that other indictments will
shortly follow as the district attorneys Office
is pushing the investigation with commenda-
Bile vigQr.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
MUSIC HAD NO CHARMS,
the Bass Drum Chorus Rather
Out-soothed the Concertina and AccOr-

Out-SOOthed the COnCertina and AccOr-
deOn.
Two nice young department clerks are stop
ping Mt an Il street boarding house. A few
weeks ago they discovered that they had
musical talent As it was wholly unde-
veloped they bought an ACCORDION and con-
certina, hired n teacher, and set up in bust
ness They were very industrious and prac-
ticed tirelessly. Having no bad habits and
few acquaintances they remained ut home
evenings, and tho other boarders had to
endure the agonizng strains until long
past tho hour when graveyards are pop
ularly supposed to yawn. The boarders
yawned likewise. They went through
this sort of facial contortion because they
couldn't sleep, and that was the only way
they could fill in the time. A delegation
waited ON the landlady and importuned her
to stop the dreadful wailing, but she stoutly
defended the nice young men, and said they
might squeeze asthmatic wind from their
leather lungs rs long as they wanted to and
whenever they pleased. If they had II gift for
music it was not only their right but their
duty to make the most of it,
Two or three nights ago two hardened
young department clerks who boarded at the
same house were ut IA reception and hop. They
staid late, and imbibed freely of spiked lem
onade Before leaving it occurred to them
that they, too, had musical talent and they
accordiniy hired the base and snare drummer
to go to their room and give them a few les
sons. 1t was / o'clock in the morning, but
they could not restrain their eager desire
to learn the drumsticS drill The terrible
din very soon put the boarding house in an
uproar. The landlady was frantic, and tho
bOarders were enraged to the verge of lunacy.
Nothing could stdp the racket until the en-
thusastic drummors muscles gave out. The
next day they were politely informed that
must abandon their musical, course. They
protested and insisted that they had as much
God-given talent as their cOncertina and ac-
cordcon acquaintances, and that it was not
only their right, but their duty to
cultivate it, The wind instruments We're set
going again that evening, and later ON there
was another drum concert. Tho next day
was season in purgatory about that boarding
house, but the neighbors observed with
thankfulness that there was quiet at night.
down together and peace reigned. The hair
of the dog had cured the bite.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
A SUNDAY NIGHT RA1p.
An Assignntion House In south Vynsi,
ington Pulled and the Inmates a.


An Assignntion House In south VYnsh-
ington Pulled and the Inmates AR
rested.
Some time ago a citizen intercepted letter
addressed to his daughter and upon opening
it he discovered il to be u request for his
daughter to meet the writer, William Bur-
dine, at Mad. Tapps house, ON Maryland
avenue, near First street southwest. Tho
writer, in very indecent Language, assured
the. young lady that they could stop
all night at the house and not be discovered.
The father held the letter and swore out u
warrant against Burdine and placed 1t in tho
hands of Sergeant Hughes, and Officers Black,
Hutchinson, and Mills, who determined to
raid the house, as it has been the cause of
considerable complaint The father said
nothing TO his daughter and she left
her home last night, saying she was going
TO stop at the house of a friend all night
Tlre officers were on the scene, and allowed
the young lady TO enter the house, and after
waiting awhile entered themselves and
arrested the landlady, Elizabeth Cheny
alias Mme Tapp, and HIATT ie Williams,
who resides in Georgetown and gave the
above ticticious name, and Frank Lewis, a
printer. Burdine and the young lady woro
not seen at first, and the officers proceeding
TO the second floor broke open a door and found
the young lady and Burdne and placed them
uHucr HITcsV, Inc young luuy was taken 10
police headquarters and held as n witness
against Burdinc. She spent the night there
and the clerk refused to reveal her
name, as he had been requested not
to. The balance of the party were
taken to the first precinct station, and
Nine. Tapp was locked upon acharge of keep
ing an assignation house. The woman
Williams aud the man Lewis were held
as witnesses against her. Burdine was
locked up on a charge of sending obscene
letters and literature through the mails.
Burdinc said he had just returned from the
country and is thought to be the person who
has been sending indecent pictures and litera-
ture to certain respectableyoung ladies ofSouth
Washington. He is understood to advertise
in certain flash papers on the dime novel
style. He stated his occupation as that of %
clerk. The house of Nine. Tapp is situated
on Maryland avenue near First street, in tho
rear Of the Botanical gardens, and bears u
modest appearance. The case will be called
in the police court to-day.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
How the Next Encouragement VIII
Probably Result.

The plan that has been proposed of con-
tinuing the senate committees as they now
exist for another session of congress by reso-
luton has its drawbacks. The retirement of
Senators Windcm, Kellogg Saunders, john
ston, Davis, of West Virginia; Davis, of
Illinois; McDill, Tabor, and possibly Ferry,
complicat,s the situation, and makes per-
petuation OF the committee organization inn
practicablo. Senator Windoms retire
men5 creates q vacancy in the chair
manship of the committee on foreign
clation5. Senator Edmunds is second ON the
committee and if he should conclude to take
Senator Windoms place he would have to
give up the judiciary committee. If he should
prefer the latter committee Senator Miller, of
California, would get the committee on foreign
relations. If he should decide to change,
however, Senator Logan would come
next in line of succession. and if
he should want the judiciary commit
tee he would be obliged to surrender
the committee on military affairs Senator
ingalls,, third in order, is chairman OF tho
committee on the District of Columbia. The
fourth man is Senator Mcmillan, who is chair
man of the committee on commerce. Should
Senator Ferry be defeated the Craftsmanship
of the committee on postofliccs and post roads
will fall to Senator Hill, of Colorado, provided
nc WuntS 10 give up lnc COlllnlllee on mines
and mining on which Senator Jones',
of Nevada, is second man. Senator Saunders
Kellogg, and McDill, the first three men on
the committee on territories retire to private
life, leaving the craftsmanship to Senator Ben
Harrison Senators Kellogg and Saunders
are first and second on the committee on rail-
ways, and Senator Hawley Is third As the
latter is chairman of the committee on civil
service and retronchment he may not
want to change, in which event Sem
ator Sawyer would succeed Kellogg, being
fourth on tho list This would get him out
of the way of Senator Malone, who would be
in line for the craftsmanship of the postal
committee should Senator Hill retain the
chairmanship of the committee on mines and
mining. In going to the head of the commit
tee on territories Senator Harrison will sur
render the committee on transportation to the
seabOard. Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
is next in rank, but as he is chairman of the
committee on naval affairs, position he will
not want to give up he win probably step
aside for Senator Lapham. Places on the
various committees will have to be found for
Senators Bowen, Mandorson, Sabin, Riddle
berger, and the other new men.
National Republican., 1883-02-12

Bailey & Hutchinson, pr6prietors of the Bar
mum and London shows at her dock in Hobo
Ken on Saturday. As the cages containing
the beasts were landed upon tho dock tho
crowd would rush eagerly forward to catch a
sight of tho monsters, and great difficulty was
experienced in consequence in getting tho
animals out. Three huge elephants were first
walked down the planks TO the pier and Sc
cured, then came white sacred camel, u cow
faced antelope, n zebra, said to bo the only
genuine one in the country, thrco iat-tailod
sheep, two lion slaycrs, two Australian emus,
two rose pelicans, one storS, twenty chatter
ngmonkcys, two large balloons, four lcopards,
two large part hogs, one Barbary oudad, ono
hartc beast, and many smaller animals. They
were Immediately shipped to the winter quar-
ters Of the shows at Bridgeport.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
miss Iol,crwood,s Assaliamt Caught.

New YoRK Feb, ll.-Willian Barlow, who
attacked Miss Chstiana sherwood, daughter
OF Chief Engineer sherwood, of the United
States navy, at the Thrty-cight street en-
trance TO the Park avenue tunnel and robbed
her Miss lshowood left her homo NJ No.
Iii East Thirty-sNth street, ON Jan. II, in
company with her cousin, Miss Carpenters
intending to take u Fourth avenue car
to Seventy-second street. As they wero
nearing the entrance to tho tunnel
Miss Carpenter ran ahead TO stop car
which they heard approaching. As Miss
Ishcrwood was following sha was met
by the robber ON the winding Stone steps
The man seized her rcticuIe, and when She
resisted he pushed her down ON the steps and
torcibly took it away, II contained S25 in
gold and bank notes and pair antique car
rings Miss sherwood chased the rOhbcr sew
eral blocks, crying aloud for assistance, but
no escaped. Her earrings, it WAS said last
night, had been recovered in pawn shop,
and their recovery led to the capture of Bar
low. Miss sherwood, it was said, had identi-
fed the prisoner.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
The Mexican Reciprocity Treaty.

After the Mexican reciprocity treaty had
been signed and sent to the senate the Ameri-
can commissioners desired to amend it by
adding number of articles to the free list,
and proposed to the Mexican commissioners
to have the treaty recalled and the articles
inserted. Tho Mexican commissioners did
not have the necessary authority to make the
desired changes without communicating with
their government. The treaty was therefore
withdrawn from the senate and held under
advisemcnt until SenOr Romero and Gen.
Canedo had obtained further instructions. Ii
was then amended in the manner proposed by
the American commissioners and returned to
tho senate. 1t Is now in the hands of the
senate committee on foreign relations, and
that committee has invited Gen. Grant and
Mr.. Trescott, the American commissioners
who negotiated the treaty, to appear before
them tomorrow, when its provisions will be
considered and discussed.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
To PROTECT Immigrants.

The house committee on commerce at ts
meeting on Saturday, authorizes Mr.. Guen,
ther to report favorably the joint resolution
(Which has been printed in THE REPUBLI-
CAM providing for commission and joint
commission on immigration, to take steps
looking to the assimilation of the legislative
and Germany on the subject of the regulations
for steam vessels carrying passengers, and
other matters connected with the safety,
comfort, and health of immigrants. 1t provides
for three commissioners to be appointed by
the president, and to be paid $40 per diem
while actively engaged and also their reason,
able expenses, and clerk mt So per diem
IL is understood that the president, the sccre'
tary of state, and Mr. West, the British minis
ter, have expressed themselves as in favor Of
the bill
National Republican., 1883-02-12
Prof. Gus Lecture.

Prof. Gill's lecture on Mythical Animals" 4"
at the National musuem Saturday afternoon
was heard by a large and interested audience.
The mermaid and sea serpent, as the typical
mythical animals, were treated Of He read
and commented ON popular descriptions of the
sea serpent, according to those who professed
to have seen it, and quoted from portraits of
the mermaid as given by the mariners of the
fifteenth and sixteenth and seventeenth cen
turies. The only foundation for the mermaid
myth, in his opinion, was water animal seen
sometimes in the Red sea, which had a fanci-
full resemblance to the mermaid, Tho only
sea serpents were well known water snakes,
though in prehistoric times and perhaps at a
later date, there did exist animals correspond
inc with the lnbnlOns sea serpent Of to-day.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
PERSONAL.


Hon. s. ConRnt and family are at the Ebbitt.
Hon. W. f. Morse, of New York. is at the Ebbitt.
DR., II. Jackson OF New Mexico, is at willards.
A. X Wheeler and wife, of Toledo, Ohio. are at
Wizards
Hon, Charles ]. Faulkner Of West Virginia, IS
at the National.
DR.. James b. Hunter, noted New York physi-
clan, is al the Riggs.
A. Schuyler manager of Congress springs, MY,
Is stopping at Wizards.
Dr. Merton Mumford, n well known western
physician, is at the Riggs.
Miss Annie Boyle. leading lady Of the Warde
combination, Is at WIZARDS.
W. s. Bateman, of Maryland and the "Growl-
ers," ofNew York, are AZ the st. Marc.
Mr.. Frank NIoorhead, of Pittsburg, millionaire,
and bride, nee Upshur are at Wormleys.
Frederick Warde, the tragedan and John T.
Malone, his leading man, are at Willard's.
Carl c. Brenner the well known landscape
artist from Louisville, KY, is at the Metropolitan
p. II. Cooper, James V. Thomson, A. II, Conden,
Of the navy, and u. Eldridge, U. s. A.. are at tho
Ebbitt.
NJ Foss, of San Francisco; James Hatfield, OF
Chicago, and E, p. SpoeT, of Georgia, are at tho
81, James.
Count Won Elsendecker, the newly appointed
German minister TO the United States, aud wifo,
are at Wormleys,
Com Upshur, L, II. Holmes, United States navy,
and Lieut.. Charles Holmes, United States army,
are ut the Ebbiu
DR.. Alfonzo Won Mumm, proprietor Of tho
world renowned Mumms champagne, from
tranktort-on-Main, IL at WelckeTs,
National Republican., 1883-02-12
A Murderer Wanted.

A detective from st. Louis has been in the
city for the past week looking for John Shea,
wanted for the murder of policeman in that
city. He escaped from Jail about four months
ago and came to this city about month
since, during which time he attended n ball,
his friends keeping watch, The p0l'c', hearing
of his presence, appeared upon the scene only
TO find that Shea had skipped. Shea is Wash
ingtonian and resided ON the island. While
National Republican., 1883-02-12
10 Enmc UnIlnnNYm. .

"Who is that man standing up there and vot
ing" asked Mr.. Cox of North Carolina,on Satur
day, pointing to medium sized man with Q
short brown beard and no striking features
who stood three or four desks away. OF the
four members sitting near by not one Of then
knew, and the last seen of Cox he was cou
tinuing his search. This little inciden
shows how well the members ON the demo
cratic side mind their own business and le
each other alone until it comes to vote.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
The Rnpnn LECTURES.

The Ragan illustrated lectures begin to-
night at the Congregational church with
Paris the Magnificent" The scope of these
lectures, both in illustration and description,
is broader than any others of the same class
ever given in Washington, and will afford a
rich feast of enjoyment to those who hear
tl,n,,
National Republican., 1883-02-12
worse rhnn Elght Hours.

There is a clause in the legislative appro-
priation bill which will, if it remains, do away
with about two-thirds Of the clerical force OF
the topographer's office of the PostoAice de-
partment by the introduction of patent pro-
National Republican., 1883-02-12
a r,.nsI, IN NInIca-

ST LOUIS, Feb, ll.--McpiEe & Johnson,
horse and mule dealers, have suspended, with
liabilities Of $4,000 and assks $4,000, The
cause Of the suspension Is the failure Of j. III.
Whitson & Son, - New York.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
Denth OF MIR. IL. Pugh.

Mr. II. Pugh, an old and highly respected
citizen, died yesterday evening of typho.
pneumonia after brief illness of only a few
days. There is something peculiarly touch
ing in his death, as only last Wednesday he
followed to the tomb his wife whom he sur
vived just one week. The deceased was born
in Wales and came to this country when
about 30 years of age. He remained for
time in New York and then came to WASH
ington, where he had resided for forty-five
years. For many years he was engaged in
business as merchant tailor, having been %
partner with Edward Owen, and with Col,
Sam Owen, his son, and later carrying on the
business for himself For the past few years
he has not been actively engaged in business.
He was of kindly disposition, generous and
manly, and was greatly esteemed by all who
knew him. He was II years of age. He
leaves five children, Mr.. John o. Pugh, the
well-known tenor, Mr., Thomas Pugh, and
three daughters, Mrs. w. IL. Pope, Mrs. Do
rion, and Mrs. Kern. The funeral will take
place from his late residence, 626 q street
northwest, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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National Republican., 1883-02-12
A Lnrsge shinment or NyId nensts,

NEW IoRH, Feb, 1.-THE steamer Elbe
landed many kinds of wild animals consigned
from agents in all parts OF europe to Barnum.
National Republican., 1883-02-12

he was here some of his rriendsr raiIled a horse
to raise funds TO enable him to leave town.
Ilo Is supposed TO have left last week.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
A Quiet Dinner,

Col Theodore n Vail, who was formerly
superintendent of the railway mail service,
but who is now actively engaged with the Bell
Telephone company, gave Il quiet dinner at
Chamberlins yesterday There We're present
Postmaster General Howe, First Assistant
Postmaster General IIatton, Second Assistant
Postmaster General Elmer, Col Thompson
and Col. JamisOn, of the railway mail service
Col. Parker, chief inspector; Gen. Knapp,
formerly chief clerk of the Postolice depart
mont and Mr. s. NJ, Bryan, oN-superintend'
Ont of the postal service OF Japan,
National Republican., 1883-02-12
~Bcnuty Unadorned with PimpIes) Is
Adorned the AIost,n

If you desire fair complexion, free from
pimpies, blotches, aud eruptiOns, take "Golden
Medical Discovery" BY druggists.
National Republican., 1883-02-12
ANOTHER WITNESS.

Samuel Jacob, who was formerly witness
at the inquest, deposod to seeing the struggle
in the park from distance of fifty yards. lie
saw the assassins mount the car, and one of
them attcward return and strike prostrate
form. lie could not say whether four or five
men were engaged, Jacob was unable to rec
ogni2c any of the men on the car, Before
the arrival of the tricyclists, two men, one
after another, came and looked at tho bodies
and walked away.
Kavanagh's evidence Is felt to be conclu-
siyc. Little can be added to 1t, as tho crown
will not accept the evidence of the actual par
tcpan,s, 1t makes It certain that Mr.. Burke
was first murdered, and that the plot was
primarily against him.
National Republican., 1883-02-12

MEN, below par, from age, or mental or
physical excesses, will find that Aliens Brain
Food, restores former vitality and vigor 81.
At druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-10-18
NOTICE

Land Office at Kirw'n, Kansas.
[6O15l Sept. 9TH 1888.
Nc tice is hereby given that the fol-
lOwing-naned settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver at Kirwin, Kansas on
Oct. 9th 1888, viz.
J. +. HARRINGTON,
H. +. No. 74I9 for the or section "a
town l south range Il west. He
names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land viz: L. ]
Mathena, Nance p o. Kansas, H. J.
Mathena, Nance P.O. K1nsas, Lewis
Newell Matteson, Kansas, Charles
Mccall, Republican City, Neb.
JOHN BISSELL, Register.
Dodge & Mcbride, attys. sept IA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-10-18
NOTICE

Land Office ut KiraOin, Fnn8as ::
No 1856 Sept, u, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lOwing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver at Kirwin Kan on Octo-
Der 9th, 1888, viz:
Mary e. Vaughn,
town 1-sOuth, range lowest, and he
names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz;
L Mathena, H Mathena, Eli Has
ket of Nance, Kansas; George Herald
of Republican City, Nebraska.
s2O* JOHN BIssELL, Register,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-10-18
NOTICE.

Land Office at Kirwin, Kansas.
1851 Oct. 9th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Register and
Receiver at Kirwin, Kansas, on NOvem-
Der 18th, 1888, viz:
ROLLING PETERSON.
II z No. 1925 for the nhf ne or, wifi
NV or section %, township s, range
l6 W. He names the following witness
SEES to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz !:
Christian Brown and Christian Censor,
of Pleasant Green P O, Kansas, George
Noble, of Kirwin, w. l.. Morgan, of
Phillipsburg
JOHN BISSELL, Register,
w. T. S. May, atty.