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The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
THE ALIBG FAILED,
Ana Jesse Harris Was Fined for
AssnnIiinR EhMnrd MOMIIan.

AssnuItipg Edward mOuitSu.
The adjourned case of Jesse Harris, the
colored hod carrier, who was before the Poo
lice Court Tuesday on the charge of com
hitting serious assault on II non-union
carrier Of the hod named Edward Moulton,
Ky knocking him down and iuiuring his
head seriously, was taken mp to-day.
Joseph Butler, u small colored boy, was
called by tho Government, and testified to
seeing tho defendant strike the old man on
the head with some weapon.
number of witnesses testified for the
defense, and said the defendant was In his
room when the assault was committed.
Prosecuting Attorney Thomas said that the
witnesses who were produced to prove the
abb were men engaged in the same craft as
the witness, and were also engaged in try
ing to prevent the non-unOn men from
working for less rate of wages than what
the union struck for He claimed that tho
prisoner was positively identified by several
witnesses for the Government as tho person
who committed tho assault.
Tho Court said In disposing OF tho case
that there was great deal of conflicting
testimony 1t was undisputed, however,
that MOulton had been met by Harris aud
warned by him against gong to work again
at less than $3.50 per day, and soon after
ward the old man was knocked down. The
defendants son and another boy testified
to seeing the defendant strike tho blow
The matter resolves itself simply into the
question If ali of these wit
nesscs conspired against the defendant
AS to the alibi, it failed, and the defendant
had time to go from the place Of the as
sault to his house and appear at the win.
dow at the time he was said to he there
The Court was of opinion that the defend
ant was there, and struck the blow, and he
would impose fine of $50 or three months
An appeal was noted.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
EAST WASHINGTON.

The friends OF the lato Andrew Leonard as
sembled at st. Peters Church at 0;30 o'clock
this morning 10 pay their tribute OF respect TO
his memory. High requiem mass was cello
brated by Father Sullivan, who also preached
the funeral sermon. The pall.bearers were
Messrs. George +. Hardin, Dennis Callahan,
Joseph Waltemeyer, owen Donnelly, Lawrence
Kavanaugh and James 4. Boiseau: Mr.. Leon
ard was for many years foreman OF tue mould
ing.room at the Navy-Yard, and, II Is said,
would have attained much higher honor had
he sought II, as no was estimated to be one OF
the best loom moulders in the United States.
The fair al tho Seamen's Retreat VIII be Wis.
tied This evening by Anacostia Tent OF Recha-
bites and good tlme ia expected generally.
The last two nights OF tho fair the managers
trust may be made successful by their friends
turning out In full force and leaving behind
them some OF the 'dollare OF the daddies" to
help along tho children and youth. All the
ladies' az the different tables have worked with
commendable zeal for two weeks, aud they
look to a generous public to reward their ef-
forts. The last night OF the fair Will be to-
morrow night, the 10Th.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
SHE DESERVES 1T.
why Mrs. Seelcy Wants Her Miii-
tary Record Corrected.

To-day Mr.. Winans (Mich.) was in
structed to render a favorable report to the
House from the Committee on Invalid Pen
sions bill to pension Mrs. Sarah E. E.
seeley, of Michigan. 1t appears that Mrs.
Seeley entered the service and served for Il
time under the name Of Frank Thomp-
son." assuming the habits and adopting
tho attire of man. Finally she became
i'll, and rather than disclose her sex de-
serted She now asks Congress to correct
her military record and give her pension,
which the Committee ON Invalid Pensions
saws should be done.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
WANTED AN IMMEDIATE DIVORCE.
A couple Who Couidn't Live Hap.
pfIy AAk for Separation.

PLY Ask for Separation.
Aeolored couple, representing themselves
as man and wife, walked into the clerks
office this afternoon and asked for the
judge, stating that they had como to tell
him they could not live together longer in
peace, and wanted divorce. She accused
the husband Of cruelty and non-support, and
said she was afraid that he would kill her,
and that he attempted to ravish young
only jealous. but he was perfectly willing
to give her divorce. They were directed
to consult q lawyer and lay before him their
grievances, but were informed that, while
divorce was granted without much delay,
still it could not be obtained for the more
asking.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
An Assignment That was Fraudu-


The case OF j. Rich, assignee OF Hart l..
Strasburger, against Charles L. Henry, United
States Marshal, which has occupied the Cir
cult Court for four days, terminated late yes
terday afternoon with verdict for the de-
PENDANT for $4,000. Messrs. n. IL. Miller and
A. O. Bradley appeared for tho plaintiff, and
Messrs. Leon Tobriner, James NJ. Johnson and
A. u. Duvall for the defendant. The case arose
out or the failure OF Hart i. Strasburger, a
boot and shoe dealer, on January l6, 1882.
The suit was in replevin to recover possession
of stock OF boots and shoes which had been
levied on by the defendant as marshal under
burger. Under the writ the plaintiff gave bond
10 answer for the value of the goods II It should
be held that he was not entitled to Them on
the trial the assignment was attacked as be.
ing fraudulent, and tho question was submit,
ted to the jury who returned a verdict for the
defendant, deciding that the assignment was
executed with the Intent OF detrauding Stras-
burgers creditors. II
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
"Confusionn at Fora,s.

This late attraction Will be presented at
Ford's next week. The play is by Joseph Der
Comedy Company. II is beyond all doubt one
OF the most laughable comedies ever put upon
the stage, and tho company Is most excellent
one and gets about all tho genuine fun aud
drollery out OF the play there is In It. Tho
confusion, laughable situations and ridiculous
positions with which tho comedy abounds, are
caused by tho surreptitious Introduction OF
baby and pug dog Into the household OF Nor
timer MuHiDlfJoTd.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
HON. E. JOHN ELLIS INDICATED.
The Charges Against Him Absolutely
GrOundIess.

GrOundless.
At meeting of the House Committee on
stoilices and Postroads this morning the
chairman was unanimously instructed to
report to the House the sentiment embodied
in the following:
ResOittd, That after an examination OF all
witnesses produced before the committee, pro
and con, and a full investigation or the charges
rejecting upon the Hon. II. John Ellis, Rep
resentative from Louisiana, in connection
with Star-Routo frauds recently published,
the committee are OF the opinion that the
charges are utterly groundless and unsup-
ported by the evidence.
This is the end of this investigation. The
concurrent action Of the House is antici-
pated by the committee, when it will be
discharged from the investigation.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

The Southern Maryland papers frequently
record gross assaults upon women and chill
dren in that part OF tho State. Tho Port
Tobacco Times last week gives report or an
a young white woman, In her house on tho
road TO Glymont, where she was with no other
companion but girl years old. The TimsS
colored man, who knocked at tho door aud ask
ed permission to warm his feet, which she
granted. Entering tho house, and approach
sault upon her, selzlng her by the throat with
murderous clutch and endeayoring TO throw
her upon the moor. She said she resisted by
face, and after contending with him for Ftbfne
time he was frightened away by .t6ep Screams
Of the child before he haf accomplished his
purpose"
No. ,sRFosEh charming "Idles of
King ATlAtlsC tells q "kir Refers quest"
In thaIlItHchet tomorrow.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
WORM in Washington.

There is considerable literary work In pro.
gress at Washington this winter. Mr.. Blaine
and Congressman Cox are at work on political
histories. Proctor Knott and Librarian Spot
ford are writing q history Of American humor.
John A. Kasson is preparing diplomatic MIS-
tory OF the war period. DR.. Lorlng, the Com
sugar culture In the United States. Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett has new novel and
q new play In process or construction, ana
there Is much lesser literary work being dons
among the neMspaper CORRESPONDENCE.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

young colored man named Henry Clay,
who Is employed by the u. o. Railroad Com
papy, was tried in the Police Court this after
noon for making serious assault on his wife,
Martha Clay.
Martha stated that on the 9th Inst. her hus.
band came in and began pitching the dishes
around the floor and breaking up things gen.
orally because his dinner was not ready. She
put q pan on the stove and began TO start q fire
whom he struck her on the head with coffee
pot and some dishes.
Jerry Dozier stated that he was upstairs at
the time. Clay asked for cup OF coffee, and
she went out and got an ak, and said: "I Will
kill you this day." and began to smash the
door In with the AK. Mrs. Clay was stopped
from coming In by plate that he threw, which
struck her on the head. The defendRUsBtdted
that he was assaulted prst, aa9rsde case was
dismissed. Nss
Shirts, CoiIaEssA& dF Cuffs Done UP
equal SI, to new s@trs Steam Laundry Low
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
The walking wns Good.

10.year-old colsred boy named Larry
Coleman was before Judge Smell this morning
for being tramp and sleeping out nights. He
said he lived in Virginia and had home.
show can you get there II / let you on - In
walk, of course" said the boy. GAN right:
you can co." said the Judge, and the little fell
low jerked his SLOUGH hat down over his ears
gait,
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
Thr HnmmoI.en Estnte.

In the Orphans Court, on the 11th inst, Hon.
John II. Rice, administrator OF tho estate OF
George l.. Hammeken, deceased, nled his tlnal
report, showing that all the claims had been
satisfied and the expenses of administration
paid, and that the residue OF the award OF the
INSTRUMENTATION claims Commission in
favor OF said Hammeken (Which amounts to
the sum OF $27,0l307) had been transferrel
TO Hon. George Hammeken, Mexia, son and
sole heir OF said George J.. Hammeken, The
report was duly approved by the court.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
Drunk but NOT a Yng.

James Moore, an Intelligent gray haired old
man, In respectable attire, was In the dock at
Judge Hnells Court this morning on tho
ing found drunk on the streets. He admitted
the drunkenness, but denied that no was a
vagrant. He was committed for three months.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
HOW 10 Paciry Bismarc,s.esse'

The trouble with the Germans chancellor Is
that he drinks bad liquor, aHdt much OF IT..
Now, II Tom ochiltree NfH send him n good
brand he can pacllNth6 old man. But to mako
sure OF the lhkggthe liquor must b. pur.
chased q y}sfties Tharp, s1S street north
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
s,,,usorthe mexican Treaty.

The original text OF the Mexican treaty pro-
yides thai "the present convention shall tako
effect as soon as II has been approved aud rat
flied by both contracting parties, according 70
their respective constitutions; but not until
tho laws and regulations that each shall deem
necessary TO carry II into operation shall have
been passed, both by the Government OF tho
United States OF America aud by the Govern
ment OF tho United Mexican states"
Tho latter clause was so amended IN the
Senate as 10 read "But not until the laws
necessary 10 carry It into operation shall have
been passed both by the Congress OF tho United
States OF America and by the Government OF
the United Mexican States" The amendment
was a concession 10 those Senators who enter.
tanned doubt regarding the constitutional
right OF the Senate ana the
Executive TO make treaty NJ
fecting the revenues without the
concurrent action OF the House OF Representa-
tlyes. The opinion was entertained by some
Senators that the original text left II optional
with the Executive 10 determine whether any
"laws and regulations were necessary 70
carry the treaty into erect, and the amend.
ment was framed TO place tho matter beyond O
doubt in the hands Of Congress-that is, to
give recognition to the rights OF the House OF
Representatives.
While tho House has the power by non.actlou
to defeat the treaty, no doubt ia entertained
that tho necessary legislation Will DO enactad
TO give eject TO the treaty during tho ugeseht
session. .,,ssGeN
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

AIchDtbhOp SlDDOns at nome Again.
Archbishop Gibbons arrived at his homo In
Baltimore at 10 yesterday afternoon, having
left New York In tho morning. In his com.
nany came the Revs A. Magnien, u. j.
McAIanus and John $. Foley, Of Baltimore;
tho Rev. A. Sartoris, OF Baltimore County, ana
the Rev. Dr.. O'Oonnell, OF Richmond, who at
tended the Archbishop TO Rome as his secre-
lary, ana Mr.. John d. plet, IT, He adhered to
his purpose 10 avoid all display at his recep.
ton, He did not apprlse the clergy at the
archiepiscopal residence Of his purpose to re-
turn homo yesterday until q fow minutes be.
fore his departure from New York, when no
sent telegram to thom. He was met az Union
Depot by the Rev. George W. Deyne, his chan.
cellor; the Roy, A. a, Curtis, tho Rev. james
Holden, Mr.. d. j. Foley ana Mr.. John ID. Plot,
who lovingly greeted the gentle but Ylgllant
Archbishop. With his religious family no
was at once driven TO the Cathedral residence,
where during tho evening a number OF his
most intimate friends and prominent Catholic
laity called upon and expressed their Joy at
his safe return In stronger health than he had
enjoyed prior to his going abroad this time.
The Standard Time Bill Approved.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
asse Fi,x-John Porter Bnl Passed,

The Fitz-John Porter bill passed tho Senate
yesterday by vote of SO yeas TO % nays.
Tho result was received with mingled ap-
pIause and Kisses from the galleries. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Dayard, Brown, Butler, Call,
Cockrell, Coke, Colquitt, Fair, Farley, Gar
land, Gibson, German, Groome, Hampton,
Harris, Hoar, jackson, Jonas, Jones OF Florida,
Jones OF Nevada, Lamar, MCPHERSON, MaXey,
Morgan, Pendleton, Pike, Pugh, Rlddleberger,
Sabin, Salisbury, Sewell, Slater Vance, Yoor-
haes, Walker and Williams.
~Nays-Mossrs. Aldrich, Allison, Bowen, Blair,
Couger, Cullom, Dawes, Dolph, Edmunds,
Frye, Harrison, Hawley, Hill, ingalls,, Logan,
Mcmillan, Henderson, Miller OF California,
Mitchell, morrill,, Palmer, Plat, Sherman,
Van Wyck and wilson. ,.ssssAf
rho bill viii no doubt receive ths,.apftoya val
OF the President. I'm ...sst
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

CoLoRLEss AND CoLp.-A young girls<seeply
regretted that she was ~ colorlSpssNnd cold.
Her face was too wAit4 ap2rner hands and
feet felt as though iii ~ did not circulate.
After one bottle OF UDfN3 itters had been taken
che was the rosisstaNd healthiest girl In the
town with aSS4vacity ann cheerfulness of mind
gratifYLSePto her friends.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
Come One, Come ALI

Tho 81. Denis Saloon, corner OF Sasehfh and
i streets, having boon Aethroughout,
will reopen on saturlfy wesnlng, March 10.
JOSIAH SIMPSON.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
PROF. A. J. DEXTER,

No. $40 Thirteenth St. N. W.
Ohsce Hours; GA. In. 10 IL M; Up. ia.
10 y. mt a 10 u. nl. sundays; 10 10
1Ii3O "a. M. only.
\ Send for Magnetic Journal, mailed free TO any
ADDRESS, containing names OF hundreds cured,
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

The President has approved the bill fixing
the time standard In this District to comply
with the 18th meridian time.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
ron EXCHANGE.

WY ANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
wv for old ones NJ Buffers Stove Exchange,
cor. 9th and X; smoky chimneyh cured or nd
pay stoves exchanged for groceries, old stoves
bought. f27
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
CIus Cromk seSaght.

Mr.. Nathan Smith, who has been In Nebraska
for his health, VIII return next week.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
For saint PatrIclk's Day,
Archbishop Gibbons at Home Again. |

enth street.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
BUSINESS CHANCES.

WI ANTED-TO PURCHASE FOR CASH-A
w building lot somewhere in the northwest
section Of the city; must be q bargain Address
stating location and price, NJ ID. H.. Critic OIL CO..
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
M ARRIED.

ERNEsT-HAwKINs.-Iu Baltimore, on the
Harper, Mr.. John L. Ernest OF Baltimore, to
Miss Fannie O. Hawkins, OF Washington, d. O..
REY-BAKER.--on March IL, 1884, ut tho
residence OF the BRIDES parents, on Capitol
Hill, by Rev. VIM. Nick. Kelley, Mr.. Victor X.
Frey, OF York, Pa, to Miss Flora Baker.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

yJNHE LoCHIEL, 5i2 NINTH ST, N, W.,
Il with pleasant rooms, good beard nj reason.
able rates, Is commended to permanent and
trhnbieht pOhfuerh' Aug1l-tf
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

49, no ALL VMOM IN MAY CON
HSas GERM!
Al the last repulur meetlngof the Timers OF
Wnshinpton held March ~, 1884 ~ was resolved
that thpIr vgagpa for Usgi ahnil he 81 per day,
THOMAS Il. RYAN,
Secretary,
The Evening critic., 1884-03-14

II carries the key of Sunshine and Gladness To
the heart OF every woman. Sent on receipt OF
stump. Address DIR. Hartwell, Mansfield Mass.
VXJ ANTED no ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN
w IL. Beall, 1il Il street northwest, IL n COM
missioner Of Deeds for every State and Territory,
u. S. Commissioner, Examiner and Notary. Al
Mnys In nlllCe from o. M TO p. m. pngl3lf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-26
POLLTIC4L NOTES.

Ex-Governor Noyes. OF Ohio who IA now abroad "ouu
have preferred another candidate, but he shas Announces
his Intention to return this country early In the ial
and take the stump for Blame
II said that Mr. Hendricks, after Mr. Tldens leiter
appeared decided ak for the Gubernatorim nonnna
tion in indiana as an evidence of the approval ana
affection of hs own state and indeed completed TIE no
ccssary arrangements to have announcement 10 'na
effect publicly made IN Indianapolis and washington the
day after the New-YOrk state Convention But contrary
to his expectations NewYork did not declare for GoVer
nor Cleveland and Mr. HendrfGks peIeelEeu viii yos
that his own star had not set. The original progfamme
carried out at the Washington end o. the e ~ g
stead by authority that Mr.. Hendricks could not thnK
OF accepting the nomination for Governor.
Judge Robinson Editor OF The North Albums tAitSsJ
Tasctwas opposed TO the nomination Of MI Blame put
he cordially the verdict OF the convention ana Inc
people aud declares in His paper that tine success Of the
Republican, party is necessary for the peace progress a"u
prosperity OF the Republic
The yrnr Orepns Pnasne decides that the Democratic
candidate must come East and probably from
Ncw-York but to remind the convention that
oyoyerpor Incersell of Connecticut Joel Parker, OF
NewJersey, or, better than either OF them, Genera
Hancock, would prove an e1csLent sohiSon VI '"0
problem
IN, oioeuuoti ENQUIRER is perfectly willing that news
papers which we're once Republican should kok but en-
phaticay denies their right to dictate the Denocreuc
nominations It still views the advice OF me Aes ioro
TeS with suspicion and particularly noIes as Si"nso
thing its fricndiness TO Bayafd
"Gath relates that gentleman recently sad 10 DIT
Tlden Governor. you cannot merely decline now.
You will have fight your way out OF the nomination.
The Sage raised his eye little put his ear forward ana
whispered viii Hendricks have to nSnt ms way OUT
q nOinlnaOnr
The announcement that Professor Sumner has boted
I, everywhere met with the question Boited from
what ~ II is generally Thought that 1t would be gooa
thing Tor the institution II he had boiled from 1ae Oo
lcge.
At the great Republican ratification meeting in Phil
adelpha on Tuesday evening Colonel Snowden speaking
of Mr. Dlancs character aud fitness for the Presidency
covered the case completely and concisey IN one SEN
teuce: The best Judge of an American citAeh ID 'he
American people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-26

Fortunately for this country, the quarantine
boards are expected TO be constantly on their
guard against yellow fever which Is always
raging either in Brazil, the West Indies OF
Central America The sanitary authorities IN
this harbor can never relax their vigilance ana
consequently rumors of European pes'llehce 90
not call for any unusual precautions. ii is saie
to say that there is no other port OF entry III the
world where so thorough system OF qnaran-
tine has been organized, and is constantly en-
forced. The station is manned by the most ex-
perienced and efficient officers III the service
and the arrangements for fumigatiDg ships and
cargoes are complete and orderly. New DIX
is well projected against the approach OF pcstl-
lcnce from the sea, and even if the blockade be
run, it has striking advantage in any struggle
that may arise with an imported scolrgc Ike
cholera. In Eastern countries, as DR.. Koch has
recently demonstrated. the cOntagion is com
municated by the water, which speedily becomes
contaminated with the germs of the disease a
city that does not depend upon wells ana CTS
terms. but obtains its water supply long as
lance away, will always be reasonably secure
from the ravages of peSiilence. 9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-26

Personal.

Mr. NJ f. II. DE Haas. the artist, will spend the sum-
mer partly at shelter island and partly the Maine
coast.
Not 10 very long Paris policemen prevented good
Catholics from placing flowers the pedestal OF the
Statue OF Joan OF Arc kind OF protest against the
ceutsnary OF Votaire: and W. Paul Bertof all men
comes forw ard In favor OF ANIMAL fete IN the Maid
honor having discovered that she LAY martyr
TO patriotism"
Dr. Malalisu, one Of the Methodist bishops, is
taking vacation On Cape Cod.
Methodist minister OF Pltts1urg relates, In The Dis
pach OF that city, that when he young man, just
having entered the ministry, he lodged with Bishop
Simpson In Ohio night, and the next morning they
train early hour TO attnnd the dedication
OF church Zancsye where the Bishop TO preach
The conductor of the train recognized the Bishop and
during Don ver.ation which followed, the conductor IN
formed him that ne had Withdrawn himself and family
from the Methodist Church account OF the anti
slavery preaching he heard there. For an hour, In
kindly manner the Bishop reasoned with the conductor,
who stroAsly imprsgnated with prOrayery seati-
nent Three years afterward the war broke ont, and
this conductor became the colonel OF the nrst eolornd
egnonI raised for the defeaoo VI the Union On
Abe occasion, after the bishop had preached he TO