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Closing OF the Court or AppeaIS.

The term of the Court of Appeals
for April is now closed, opinions in
theilas three cases to be decided this
term being now in. These opinions
were filed on Thursday in substance !;
but the full copies were not sent in
un;Sl Saturday. In the case of Owens
and Crow VS.. Grow executrix of John
ID. Crow, the Court declare that it is
an entirely improper practice for the
same party to appear on both sides of
the record, Miss Grow in this case
being a party appellant in person and
party appellee as executrix forher
father, The opinion was delivered
by Judge Bryan for the Court
Judge Robinson dissenting. Decree
below was reversed. In the case of
MeIgyman VS.. Schelens, and O'Con-
ner SIS. Clark and Shyrock, the decree
below were affirmed, both opinions
by Judge Ritchie and depending
maiAly on questions of fact, -
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The Tunis Gang Flooring Machine
Company was organized in Baltimore
yesterday. Our old friend and fel.
lew townsman, f. l., Tunis, Esq. is
an active member, in connection with
hise brothers and other enterprising
citizens. The object of the company
is to manufacture and sell improved
planning mill machinery under letters
patent|granted to Henry Clay Tunis,
Baltimore county. The capital stock
is $50q00O. We hope our friend has
struck > bonanza.
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COlOred Presbyterian Minister

Rev. j. B Swami, a resident Of
this county, has just passed credita-
tle examination before the Baltimore
Presbytery, and has been admitted a
minister in the Presbyterian Church.
Mr., Swami is a colored school teacher
and missionary, who came to Mary
land from Tennessee in 1869. and
has been teaching school eighteen
years. He is 35 years old. As it is
very unusual thing for a person
who has not classical education to
apply for ordination in the presbyter-
ian Church the interest taken in him
was very great, as be had no educa-
tional advantages. He is said to be
man of sound common sense, hav-
ing read much and studied hard. He
will be ordained on the 9th of this
month,
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. j. Meyer, of Johns Hopkins
University is visiting Annapolis to-
day.
Messrs. w. G. German and L. F.
Cotton, formerly proprietors of the
Maryland Hotel, were in the city to-
day.
Mrs. Orville Taylor, of Baltimore,
is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Igle-
hart.
The Fe Fl Few Club of Annapolis,
will excursion to Mt. Tabor on the
18th instant.
Mr.. John f. Williams, of Balti-
more, was here to-day on business
with the Orphans Court.
Judge Jones was here to-day sit.
ting in Equity Court.
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EXCELSIOR I!
%
JULY 4TII

Usually terminates what is commonly
called ''the busy time" as far as spring
and summer trade is concerned,
While our sales during this season have
been entirely up to our expectations, we
yet have on hand in every department a
large stock Of every article appertaining to
Mems and Boys Wear which are now sea-
sOnable, and we shall use every legitimate
method TO dispose of as large an amount
of these goods as we possibly can, With
IAis end In view we have thoroughly ex.
amined and remarked the goods in each
department. of our establishments, and
can assure the public that we are offering
such bargains as will gladden. the heart
Of the greatest Bargain Hunter"
EXCELSIOR CLOTHING COMPANY,
n W. Corner baltimore nnd Light SGs..
And Broadway and Eastern Ave.
yf BALTIMORE, MD.
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The County Commissioners at
their meeting to-day made the follow
ing appointments: Collectors, 4th dis
trict-Asa A. Joyce; Annapolis, j. t.
Hammond; Constable, lst district
J. III. Hall, Supervisor, 5th district
Mr.. Browski, vice Basil S. AdswelI.
The Board took no official notice of
the charges made against them of the
corrupt use of public monies.
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e@-It was intimated some time ago
that the Annapolis Improvement AS
sociation had in contemplation the
opening of a new road along the
beach leading from Chinck Point.
opposite the gut leading into Back
creek, to Bay Ridge. If this idea is
carried out and put into practical
operation, beautiful drive would be
afforded to our people. It would af.
ford an excellent opportunity to sniff
the balmy and invigoratiDg salt air
from the bay and return home via the
county road, making the distance of
the round trip drive of about 10 miles.
Where is our enterprising fellow
citizen, Jas. H. Vansant? Van is
just the fellow te enlist his energies
in such an enterprise. Come to the
front Van.
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Hawkins Point farm, on the Patap-
SEQ rivar. was sold yesterday to L.
Q. ChappeE, of Baltimore, for 5000.
This is the second time within brief
period, that this farm has been sold
for the aame sum. 1t contains over
800 acfss, and is said to be one of the
finest tarms in that section.
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vote for did not come up in the State
Convention, is the reason why no
protest was made.
Gen. Cleary, of Gala, spoke in
favor of Mr.. Grady's amendment.
Mr.. Bowers, of Michigan, speaking
in favor of Mr. Grady's amendment
said, it was great democratic prin-
cipal that the humblest district should
be represented.
Carter Harrison Mayor of Chicago,
took the floor and was received with
cheers. He said that the Convention
had nothing to do with State instruc-
tion; that every delegate had right
to be heard.
State Sen ator Jacobs of New York,
spoke against the amendment: said
that he bowed to the superior will and
power of his State, though the amend
ment was in accordance with his feel
ings.
Mr. Kelly thanked the Convention
for the liberal views expressed. He
said the action of his State left him
with no alternative but to appeal to
the Convention he hope that the
counties interested would not be dis
franchised.
Mr.. Fellow took the floor again
and said there was a misconception
of the question: the question is wheth-
er New York has a right to say how
the voice of her majority shall be re
presented.
A discussion arose between
Messrs. Fellow and Kelly as to the
manner of their election as delegates;
Kelly said the manner was alike, but
under Mr.. Fellows opinion, he, Kelly,
was to have no representation except.
ing through Mr.. Fellows.
Mr.. Fellows said he had great
hopes when he found such eloquent
denunciation by Mr.. Kelly, Grady
and Cochran of machine methods;
laugter and cheers.
Mr.. Grady's amendment, that dele
gates be allowed to voteas they prefer,
disregarding the unit rule vote by
States, be ordered.
Mississippi reached vote SO far
stands III ayes 187 noys.
New York reached was asked to
be passed; vote stands ayes 222; nays
228.
Mr.. Grady's amendment lost.
New York vote announced as 70
nays; roll of delegates demanded.
Upon call of the roll vote stood $50
ayes to 440 nays.
Resolution offered that during vote
for candidates no State shall be al
lowed to change its vote carried.
Call of States on permanent organi-
zation ordered, after which it is said
Convention will adjourn till to-mor-
row,
Gen. Butler did not appear in the
Convention hall today.
At p. m, (Chicago time, conven-
tion adjourned till IL a. m., to-mor.
row. S
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FOR REVT.

lh Real Es,ats Aseacy Of Julian Brener
A New BRICK STORE, on Market
IA a Space. For particulars apply to-
OLtAN BREWER, Maryland avenue
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Latest From Chicago!
Latest Particulars by Tele-
graph From 1. 80 to q 4P.M.
Especial to tie Capetal.l ]

CHICAGO, July s, l.30 p. m.-The
Convention met this forenoon. The
attendance was immense. Ex-Gov.
Hubbard, of Texas was made tempo
rary chairman. 1t is asserted that
Kelly will try to have the unit rule
set aside by the Convention-fai failing
in which Tammany may withdraw
Prominent Free Traders say that if
the platform is not Enthusiastically for
free trade, minority report will
be made to the Convention. On
Senator Thurman's entrance into the
Convention, he was received with
cheers-delegates rising to their
feet.
Convention called to order at
1910.
Gov. Hubbard on taking the chair
as temporary president was received
with loud cheers.
Gov. Hubbard mentioned Tilden,
when delegates and audience rose to
their feet with immense and continued
cheering.
Governor Hubbard recommended
that the platform be as in the past,
and it speak in no double tongue on
important questions.
Governor Hubbard hoped that the
action would be such that it would
attract Independent and disafected
republicans.
A Resolution was presented that
States cannot change their ote dur
ing roll call. Mr.. Grady, of New
York, presented an amendment that
chairman of delegatio MS shall, when
poll is called, give expression to
individual vote. Mr.. Fellows, of
New York, spoke against the amend
ment; he said the convention had no
right to change instructions of the
State of New York.
Mr.. Fellows read instructions of
the New York State Convention
showing that delegates were bound
to vote as unit with the wishes of the
majority; his speech was cheered and
Kissed.
An amendment to the amendment
was offered that no state shall change
its vote till after the total vote has
been announced.
Mr.. Grady took the floor and
spoke in opposition.
Mr.. Grady said that there was
great danger that through political
machinery the honest voice of New
York would be stihed sensation,
cheers and Kisses.
Mr. Grady said the newspapers
had been bought to print, at head
columns, that New York's - votes
were united, which was untrue. If
the Democratic party wanted the
votes of the people he represented,
it must give voice to their appeal.
Mr.. Grady closed with and eloquent
appeal that all New York should have
the right to be heard in the Con-
vention.
Ex-senator Doolittle of Wisconsin,
took the floor and said State has a
right in the Convention to say how it
should be represented he favored
leaving the matter with New York.
The motion to refer Mr.. Grady's
amendment to the Committee on Or
| ganization was lost.
Judge Cochran of New York, spoke
in favor of Mr.. Grady's amendment
he said that unless it was carried, the
voice of a large number of people OF
New York would be stiHed.
Judge Cochran said that the ques-
ton as to whom New York should
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LOST.
$500 REWARD.

| 0ST between my residence on State
~ House Circle and my Stable on South
Street, heavy hunting case GOLD
WATCH. The above reward viii be
paid to the finder ON leaving the same at
My store on Main Street
iy1,iw WI. BELLS,
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For other Locals see 4th Page.l
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FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE,-A valuable Holstein Jer-
L sey COW; is now fresh and gives
from AZ to 8 gallons Of milk o day. Per
isoiY gentle For owner and particulars
apply 70 the CAPITAL Office. iy7-1w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
INDEPENDENTS WHO CANNOT AGREE.

The Executive Committee of the independent
Republican Conference held two hours fmitess session
Yesterday There present Carl Shulz Governor
D. H. Chamberlain +. ". Hollis, AlfredT. White, George
". and Secretary David Alerton. Mr.. White
presided Tire subject of discussion the proposed
conference OF NeW-YOrk delegates to the Republican
National Convention. ~ which Ethan Allen Doy is the
originator. and for which Theodore Roosevelt stands
godfather. The Executive Committee divided IN
opinion that they could not decide To hold any con-
ference some OF The members wanted call Issued
meeting OF all the delegates Others wanted invitations
restricted to tine decgates-at-argc, and those OF their
own way OF thinking. stu others favored invitation
10 all Icept few personal friends Of Blaine and Arthur
The mectng-place gcsted the large bank
room the first floor al No. lG0 Broadway, In which
building the committee headquarters situatcd The
spread for the occasion would be confined TO cold
collation.. The committee failing To agree the main
pont, OF who should he Included In the invitation. de-
sired 10 lay the matter before the General Committee
when Saturday tD discuss the report the
subcommittee resolutions regarding Presidential
preferences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
THE MUSErM or MUTUAL HISTORY.

The trustees of the National Museum Of Nat
urd History gave their annual reception yesterday at
the Museum bIldWg 20 IIghtI-tNc. and seventy
ecycu->t The recon of The year shows increase in
receipts NE and annual members and special con
tlbutlou> outside of those nom the trustees. the
grounds around The Museum have been largely aid out
with walk. and planted with trees, aud tier. IT, fine
growth of grass already. The PARK Department has
0urratcd TO secure this. Two bridges
tfsl Park. Among the addition. made recently are
skeleton a whale, the git 81 Peter Cooper hung he
main hall fine specimens OF the gorilla ana Chmplu
and fry montey-; LARGE giit NJ skins and eggs OF
North American and European brds, from Dr. bdsu A.
Mcairs who has Labelled ana c"ta0glcd aii tlc Euro
pcan birds; stone Implements Of the Pd~oIihc and
NcpitAc period. OF France and switzerland, from Ms.
L. l. stuart a large from II 'hcr X. Bishop aud a
painting OF The game f,h Of England. from Ir 4. y.
OTIS. A bcquc,t of 5000, the hrst given 10 the
Museum, was received from the estate OF william L.
Dodge.
Among those present yesterday were Morris X. Josup
Robert Colgate. Benjamin ~. Field, -. }. steward
Joseph IT. Choatc. Percy r. Pyne james NJ Constable,
J. W. DrcXol. 4. H. Greer, Hugh Auchlnclo-s, oliver
Hartman, Cornelius Vanderbilt, {. q. Landin, ii. X.
Bishop, David Mliken Dr. G. {. Lee, James Watson l..
X. sturgc-, Henry .. Avery, Jud-on HaWley the Rev.
Dr. J. r. Paxton, f. g.. Evans Dr. ana Mrs. Mcintosh,
+ +. Rowland. Albert Van Wrinkle H. Morgan H. D.
kansOn Clinton Roosevelt, Francis TONES, Robins Lit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
THE CPrEpMOoR PROGRAMME.

The Directors Of the National Rife Association
YES erday adopted tine following programme of
Iiiie matches AT CrcedmoOr:
MAY u OlThand A-cOmcfs match distances 200 ana
300 Yards: shots al distance with al. me.
June 7-Qualihcaiiol aud Champion Msl'lsnau's Glass
Bddne matches the first al 100 and 300 Yards, the
second m 200 ana 500 yards or the 10 VINO make the
highest scores in the latter and to thOse scoring SO points,
Out OF possible 3d. silver medals VIII be awarIedi to
the rest bronze medals
june Il-LOug range any rifle match distances 900 and
1000 wards ; pTiZe a bronze medal worth 80.
June disqualification aud Champion Marksman's
Glass Badge matches under the conditions IA tho q
OF June z.
June 2j-Ofhand All-coiners match under the same
CONDITIONS In that Of May u.
june Zs-LOng Range Military Match; distances 900,
800. 900 and 900 yards; first prize military breach
loading Remington rifle. Two hundred ana ffty rounds
Of ammunition will 10 gwen " the man making the high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
rs HE WORTH THREE MILLIONS :

Charles Hellrige. Newark trunk-maker, who
was reported to be the heir of fortune of $4,000,
600 by the death of an aunt in Brazil was at work
in the factory of +. b. Peddie 81 Co., at Newark
yesterday when seen by TRIBUNE reporter. lie
said
I don't know much about the matter. know that my
fathers sister who also my gOdmOtheT went 70 Braz
ried wealthy aud prominent man there and That she
was left a large fortune by hts death Five years ago shO
wrote 20 me asking Information about the family,
about my prospects and II 1 needed money. tore up
the letter paid attention 10 IT, thinking that was
Ioke melody was imposing Some time after
ward my father and he told me was foolish not
10 keep the address InY correspondent my god
mother and had sent money 10 when was young. ]
do not know my fathers address but shall find him and
learn my auntsname and where she lived, and have a
lawyer look into the matter I know my aunt had no
children. I won't quit work though.
Hellrigle is thirty years Of age and lives at No.
207 Broome-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
LOCAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
OFTICE-HoLDERs AND THE CONVENTIONS


Inquiry was made by TRIBUNE reporter yes
terlay of William Potts. secretary OF the Civil Service
Reform Association, concerning circular said 20 have
issued by that organizations threatening the prose
cu,lon OF Federal Ohccholdcrs who take part In the
Chicago Convention. Mr. Potts SAID:
No such circular has been Issued by our association.
Some local association West may have issued such cir
cuar have not seen II ana know nothing about it,"
." DO you propose 10 take any such actions"
Assuredly not. Their action IS not violation or the
Civil Service law. If il should prosecute them,
as we did General Curtis You may he should ~
for them at All do Is 10 agltatc, through
the press and elsewhere. These officials hired to
ncrfOrIn q certain duy. II they take their time to attend
caucises and conventions, they simply defraudng
the Government OF services due. What have got to
in the matter is to study ont the hest way to reform
great abuse. We might yet out circular stating our
views. but everybody knows already where stand.
get threatening circular would be futile because
the Office holders knowing that they not violating
any law, would laugh at BY the way the outcome
OF General Curss IS vi the heathcst signs in
our favor He fined 81 600, which paid IN the
Legislature the past winter he has been of the
warmest and firmest OF our friends, advocates and
helpers. We feel Ike giving MN great credit Tor Ms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
POISON Used IN COIoRING COFFEE.

The Board of Health yesterday received a report
from Chief Inspector Edison Of the Second Sanitary
DIVISION, regarding artfclally c0lored green
coffee, sold in the wholesale market. A sample of
green imitation Java coffee was purchased by DE-.
city and submitted to Professor Waller the de
paIlmeut chemist. Small quantities Of lead, cop
per and arsenic were found III the sample. The
sample OF colored coffee came from mil in
brooklyn where coffee beans are polished From
another Brooklyn mill there was Obtained another
sample OF green coffee in which the following color
ingredients were found Chrome yellow, SI!esian
blue, yellow oclIe, burnt umbcr, Venetian red and
French chalk The amount Of poisonous coOIIng
matter III a single cup of such coffee is too small TO
cause immediate sickness but the arsenic poison is
likely to remain in the system Of the drinker aud
accumulate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
CLAIMANTS FOR THE RuGG REWARD.

Queens County constables arc greatly exercised
over the reward for the conviction of the negro.
Charles H. Rugg for the murder of the Maybee
women. There are nine applicants, two Of whom
have already filed their claims with the Board OF
Supervisors. movement is now on foot to secure
part of the rewards for Mrs. Selah Sprague, Of
East Meadow, l.. l.. who with her husband was as
saulted and robbed by Rugg and for Mr.. Kelsay the
Rugg Immediately after the Sprague assault. The
Townsend reward s claimed by Detective James
w. Smith. of Flushing. Definite action as to who
will receive the rewards ID is understood, will be
taken by the supervisors at their next meeting
Rugg appears TO be in good spirits. lie denies haV-
ing committed the Maybee murders, and has strong
graph taken yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
NEWARK.

Judge Depue has ordered that Ludwig Schlff,
who was recently adiud!ed bankrupt, should be
taken before the Grand Jury. SchIlf recently tes-
titled that he had lost : 900 amonth at poker at
place in Mulberry-st. kept 10y julius Winters. he
named several men who had played with him, and
they will also be summoned.
At the Chisholm will case Yesterday
in the Orphans Court, Mrs. Macomber5
the mother Of Chsh0lms murdered
wife. testified that she had always cared for
the three children The counsel tor tho Chlsholms
elected the fact that Nh. Macomber was ION the
horse circuit' aud asked foI Adjournment that
he might get evidence TO show that MaComber was
o "bunco steeTer'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
DETERMINED TO BE An ACTRESS.

Mrs. J. W. Crawford, widow. who teaches music
in Chelsea, Mass, has a daughter, Alice Gertrude
Crawford. age seventeen, tall, slender and hand
some, with passion for the stage. On last Tues
day MissAlcc, whoisattending school AT Springfield.
started with a young man Ion York. She
wrote 10 her mother, who communicated with the
police Detectives FInk aud Rutland who were
gwen the case, sad that Miss Alice had stopped at
the ST Denis lotel on Tuesday night registering as
Alice Athens. On Wednesday she went
to the st. Stephens Hotel in ELEVENTH
ST.. when she met a, young man
named IIsdly who tried TO induce her not to 20
upon the stage. On Friday she Went TO the star
Theatre and uied TO Obtain an engagement and
Tadly then induced her to 90 TO the Prospect
House, at Observation-Disclosures and Zenith
ave, where she found by the detectives. On
sunday she called upon Madame Janauschcck and
made an engagement 10 call upon her again at u
o'clock this evening. At the Prospect House she
spoke to the proprietor. MIR. Peck. and his daugh-
ter about somebody with whom she was infatuated,
who is believed to be ID. K. Young the leading
man of the Lizzie Mav-tmeT combination, which
PLAYED in Springfield about three weeks ago.
Miss Alice left Police Headquarters last night
with her mother, bat she vows that size will yet
become an actress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
DYING SUDDENLY IN A BALLROOM.

WINE attending q party IT No. y Lcc-avc.,
Brooklyn Miss Ella q. Campbell only daughter of
Brooklyn Precinct died suddenly yesterday NOM
ing. The party was in honor of the tenth anniycT-
SaTy of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs George K.
Jacobs and Miss Campbell was enc of the gaycst
OF those present. having gone from home appar-
entity II perfect health. She ate some refresh
mcnts at mIdni Iht and afterward again joined in
the dancing. At the close of a waltz she put her
hand over hcr heart and SAID: "Oh, Im tired"
physician was speedily. at the house, but he
con ld do nothing for Tie gir whom lie found a
diving condition, and she brcathcd her last in a few
moments.
Miss Campbell was only sixteen years Of age.
and was about 10 graduate from a private school
he cause of death was supposed 10 he heart dis
case supcrinduccd by the violent exercise of the
dance She had always possessed good health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-07
POLITICS IN Jersey CITY

The new Board of County Freeholders of Jcr-
sey CITY. held lis rst meeting Yesterday. Mr. Govern
the director large, Is Democrat and nearly a the
appointments must be approved by him As,cnblyman
Cornelius S. Gee and Lewis II. Brooine. Republicans
were elected counsel 10 the Board, ana superintendent Of
public grounds and buildings respectively ~ party
vote. Mr.. Govern said that ne would allo any aI-
poutee Of the Board Ia he removed except cause aud
he would hear reasons My NcSsrs See and BI0oue
should replace Mrssrs. j. If. Iippucott and Edward
Kelly and the reasons were not satisfactory he would
not approve the appointments.