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Col0red Emigranss From Soutl
Sc. John Heard ErOna.

VIGOROUS DENIAL OF TIE CHARGE or BRIBERY.
Rev. John c. Hanna, OF Bloomington, Ill, has 70
ceived letter from Gov. St. John bearing upon
the question OF his apostacy duKng the recent po-
ntical campaign. He writes as follows
"The whole story OF the republican papers that
at any time in my life, either directly or In
directly, proposed 10 sell out TO the republican,
democratic or any other political party or organi-
cations, is simply one OF the many Infamous and
malicious lies for which the republican press dur
ing the campaign just closed has been noted
or Office could have done so years ago and would
not have waited 10 negotiate with q party that Is
morally and financially bankrupt In The late cam
paign the national prohibition party betrayed my
expenses. and gave 10 the cause my time and
labor without money and without price. am to
man, too poor TO be bought The republican party
may burn me In efigy and continue It's threats OF
personal violence, IL may open It's hood gates q
me, but IL can never swerve me one Jot or title
from doing what my conscience tells me Is right
The campaign for 1888 has already begun and the
warfare Against the liquor trafc VIII be vigorously
prosecuted The political party that stands IN the
way OF this movement OF the people Ia defense a
their homes Will get hurt The spirit OF intolerance
exhibited by the republican press to-day is doing
for that party just what the same spirit did the
Ia efisy. indugng in faisenood ana vsiiicaten, is
not argument, nor VIII it In this DAY and age of
tree schools. Christian homes and tree men SCARF
anybody or cause any one 60 abandon theii
"Joas p. ST. JozM"
Mn. cIKveLANDs Boors.-A Chattanooga Tenn.l
dispatch says shoemaker at Wythevflie, Va, .
ssos bim sor Ss 20 or boots
he proposed to make for him for hts Inauguration.
Gov. Cleveland replied m polite note. enclosing
money, but the governor insists on paying for
them, and sent the money back, stating thar ho
would wear the boots on bis Inauguration day.
St Louis has had six-inch snowfall
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kilograms to The Star.
THE TROUBLES N.DAKOT.l.
Sending Troops To Rediield.
GAS EXPLOSION IN ST. LOUIS.
The Trouble I'm Dakota.

seoSfs ckNA ~
- tHicheo, December IA special dispatch from
Blsnarck says: AT 2 O'Clock last night governor
rlerce received the following telegram: sRedfied
Decenber llth. Governor Pierce: We believe the
Only sure way 20 prevent loss OF life Is 10 send
Troops at once We are receiving reports from re-
liable sources that the excltementi Is increasing
hourly The troops viii harm no one ana NAV
prevent bloodshed-
(Signe0 u. n. uuSr. Mayor.
ARTBrR LAwRENcK, Sheriff."
In view OF the above telegram the governor d.
rected the Fargo company 10 move On 10 Red1eld.
Inc GoNernorS GUARDS. OF this city. have been
heio IN readiness 10 move since "Wednesday.
Pastoral Changes.
PETERSBURG, VA. December l2--Rev T. A Rosehro
one OF the most prominent minst in the Southern
Presbyterian church, has accepted a Pastoral cali
10 the 1aobstreet Presbyterian church this city
10 succee1 Rev. Robt L. Kerr, who some months ago
accepted call TO the First Presbyterian church az
Richmond: Nj. RoSfbro is now pastor OF the Pres
bytertan church at Lewisburg, W. Va.
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Washington News and Gossip

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $251 TT; customs, s3aO,6a5
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The o. s. S. Alliance sailed from New York. De-
cember 11th, on a cruise In the West Indies The
Galena arrived at Key West to-day.
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WI. MCLEAN L sOy

18TH AND b STREETS: ALSO 14TH. BETWEEN B
AND c STREETS NORTHWEST n2A
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The treasurer still has In his possession $3.50 of
the bonds OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal COM
pany, which were received from the late commits
sioners OF the sinking fund. In January last
500 OF these bonds then overdue, were present.
ed TO the company for payment but the company
was unable to meet the demand upon 1t. The
whole OF the remaining s37 500 Of these bonds now
held by the treasurer will be due not later than the
1st OF next January, when presentation for pay
ment will be made.
A detailed statement is given OF per cent cer-
tifcates and coupons destroyed under the pro
visions of law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-12

DoSGoLA, December l2-The natives have litt
confidence that the British expedition will pro
successful. They positively refuse 10 accompar
the English forces beyond Merawi on any co
dlttOn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
PERSONAL.

r. NJ. Mayo V irglniai Ralph b, Goddard, New
York d. Ward, Philadelphia, are at the ST. Mare.
Il. Barber, New York; 7. u, Collins, Pittsburg
s. Nichols, Denver; A. V. synth, Boston, are Ut
the ST. James.
Rev. Dr. Nevln. Rome, Italy; Francis Bartlett,
g. Is. Bluhe Boston; i. w. Hail, /, l.. Flint, New
York, are 0t Wormleys'
W. G. Rainey, Chicago T, N, Holden. Boston,
George Price, Y. A. Jackson, New York g. Z. Lee,
Lexington, Va, arc ut the Riggs
Ell salisbury, Delaware; W Buchanan, u; T.
Webb, New York; j. Thorner, Cincinnatii walter
Alden. 81. Louis, are at WillaTd's
]. w. Collier, jr,, G, Z, Mitchell New York; u,
l.. White and wife. MASSACHUSETTS; Mrs, Lou
lhrop, Baltimore are at the Harris house.
c. Davis c. II. Smith. New York; J. NJ, Hunt,
Macon, Ca; C. J, Anderson, Richmondi Z. d.
Reeve, Philadelphia, are at the Metropolitan.
7. Earle, Hon, John Hardy, New York; Col. Will
lam H. Young and wife, Virginia, are at the Ma
uonal.
Gen. ]. Newton, U, 8. Engineers, H. c, Lawson,
Boston, 5. W. Thome, Colorado; +: I. wall and
wife, and q, B, Smith, New York, are at the
Arlington.
W. D. Dean and G. NJ. Allen, Pennsylvania
Thomas Kasspan, Georgia; Alonga V. Tynde, Bos.
ton q, ~ Bullet, Kentucky; &. l.. Strang, New
York. VIM. T. Wilson, Massachusetts, are at the
81. James.
William T. Fox Elmira, NY; s, W; Wood
New York Commodore John II. Upshur, u, S. n;
=, II, Rhodes, Providence, H. !, ID; ID. Wheeler'
Nrg!niN; II, II. Harrison, Nashville, lenni sam,
ucl Wetherall and wife, Philadelphiai John q,
keeie, Boston, are at the Ebbitt.
Tx. Representative Baker OF Goshen Ind, is in
the city in attendance upon the supreme court
Speaking of the situation in Indiana Mr.. Baker
says everything is eXcruciatngly quiet, lie mas
no doubt however, that the state can be carried
for the republican nominee at chicago, whOeEe
nc may DC, The probabilities are Mr., Baker vii
be appointed 10 represent the thirteenth comgres
sional district in the Chicago dominating con'
4 Yeution,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
A Deaf Mute Convention.

The subject ofdeafmuto education is under
going considerable comment at the present
time. 1t appears that the old method, in
which signs are used to convey ideas of the
deaf aud dumb, is fast proving its inefhciency
because Of the fact that pupils when they
leave institutions of this character, having
graduated, are thrown into daily contact
with hearing people who can only communi-
cate by means of writing. 1t has been amply
proved and demonstrated by success in teach
ing deaf persons that there is no necessity
for their being confined to the use of signs
for communication, and the great advantage
gained by teaching articulation and lip-read-
ing to them is that they are thus enabled to
have intercourse with their fellowman and
enter businesses otherwise denied to them.
So great is the interest felt, in this method
that this country seems late i'll adopting that
convention will be held in New York city
on the 25th of June next, at the Now York
Institution for the Improved instruction OF
Deaf Mutes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Theatre Comique.

A large house at tho Theatre Comique last
night greeted the new programme aud the
new company. Col. Snelbaker kept his
promise, and gave an entertainment COM
prising "a wilderness of enchanting attrac.
tions." Luigi Del 0ro was the principal
novelty on the bill. He is musical marvel
and produced exquisite melody on a large
double concertina, accompanying himself on
a peculiar organ manipulated with his right
foot. He played classical and popular music,
and so sweetly and artistically that he made
an instantaneous hit. Connors and Kelly,
the song and dance team, also como in for
a liberal share Of applause. Dermot
and Doyle, the new Irish team, achieved q
great success, and Devere and Oakes, the in
strumentalists, proved themselves capable
musical artists Carrie Brown renewed her
success Of last week in her captivating songs.
Tho programme closes with Harry Monta-
gue's new lively afterpiece, entitled "Hunt-
ing Situation" in which a young lady goes
to New York city to look for u place, and
after going through number Of exciting
adventures she finally gets place, and all
ends happy with a grand quadrillo in the
Alhambra gardens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
KILLING THEM KINDLY.
The Health oGcer n Warm Advocate
of Powder and Lead.

OF Powder and Lead.
The dog pound has been the subject of late
of considerable discussion as to the method
practiced in killing dogs, and the Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals recently
began an attack on the health office and
poundmaster, claiming that the present meth
DDS were inhuman and cruel. Mrs. Secre-
tary Chandler addressed a,letter TO the COM
missioners on the subject, inquiring how it
could be arranged so that the society could
have tho dog pound under their control
This communication was referred to the
health officer for report. In his report on
the subject the health officer states
that the method complained of has been sub
jected to thorough examination. and that
the practice Of shooting dogs was found to be
the most humane and certain. The various
Other methods-of gas suffocstion, by acids
and anesthetics, and drowning in cages
have failed, and shooting causes instanta-
neous death. Tho pound, he says, has been
made by law n part Of the health department,
but If the society can kill the dogs in more
approved manner there is no objection.
In responding to Mrs. Chandler's letter the
commissioners state that during tho past two
years nearly $4,000 dogs have been captured,
and only two or three accidents have occurred
in killing the dogs. They state that the
condition of the pound and treatment of dogs
is open to inspection.
Thirty unlucky dogs will be shot at the
pound in West Washington to-day. The
= shooting will begin promptly at - o'clock
and will be witnessed by Agent Key and
Lieut.. J. r. Selfridge, ofthe Humane society.
The dogs are tied TO post separately by ono
of the pound men and shqb through the head.
The weapon used is a Colts revolver.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
A Gathering mt Prof. BeII's.

There was a large gathering of distin-
guished gentlemen at the residence of Prof.
Alex. Graham Bell last evening, among
whom were many Of the leading scientists
residing in Washington, to listen to Mr.. l. F.
Clarke lecture on the wonderful discoveries
made in ancient AsSos, which were superin-
tended by himself By aid of the stereopti.
con he illustrated many Of these discoveries,
which proved of great interest to his lis
teners. After the lecture there was instru-
mental and vocal music Messrs. Whippe
Paris, Lawrence, Mcguire, and others par
ticipatcd and tho balance of tho evening was
pleasantly spent. Among those present were
Chief Justice Waite, Prof, Newcome, Prof
darkness, Col. Rockwell, Judge Macarthur
Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard Finn, Senator
Dawes, Prof. Mason, DIR. Gihon, and many
others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
A Pigeon Shooting Match.

A sweepstake pigeon shooting match took
place yesterday afternoon at the end of the
Long bridge. The contestants and their
scores were as follows: A. Wertz, killed 3
missed A; C. II. Hammer, no score; ID. OMoara,
killed 3, missed 3; j. Ness, killed 4, missed 2;
w. Miller, killed /, missed A; j. Hessler
killed !, missed A. The best score was made
by j. Ness. The cause of Miller missing SC
many was the swapping and non.discharge OF
his gun. Mr.. c. c. Beveridge acted as UNI
pire. A similar match will take place some.
time next week, when Mr.. Beveridge will
again act as referee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
The Union Degree Temple.

Union Degree Temple, l. o. G. T., held a
meeting of much interest last evening at
Timmss hall. Tho degree of charity was
conferred upon large number of members
of tho order and after the transaction of
some business Of interest to the order the
temple was entertained with the following
interesting programme; Duet by Mr., and
Mrs Frear; recitations by Misses Ella Sher-
wood, Ida McDaniels and Emma Masten;
vocal solos by Mrs kalstrom and Mrs. Masten;
Failey and Makey. Tho temple will meet
again April II for the purpose OF comforting
the degree Of fidelity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

The "Holy City" a sacred cantata, is said
by those who have heard it to be one of the
best choral works ever placed in rehearsal.
The Philharmonic society, tho oldest musical
organization in the district, has undertaken
to present it to the musical public for the
first time, and under the present direction of
the society it will be well done. The re-
hearsals of the society, which take place every
Wednesday evening at Sheldons hall, are
well attended and the members in perfect
rapport with the conductor and the officers Of
the society in their effort to render this work,
when ready, in accordance with the reputa-
tion they have always maintained.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Humane Society Warrants.

Tho agent of the Humane society swore out
several warrants yesterday for the arrest Of
parties charged with cruel treatment to ami
mails. The following cases will be brought
before the police court to-day Alice Jackson,
colorod, for sCalding cat in terrible manner.
The animal is still alive, Mr.. John ID. Bart
lett of the Great Falls Ice company, for beat
ing one of his horses with the tailboard of a
wagon. Abraham Jacques, OF the Union
Transfer company, for working lame horse
John Dorsey, driver Of the Riggs house bag
gage wagon, for beating his horse and kicking
it. There are several other cases being in
yestigated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
A Now Medical Society.

A meeting was held at tho office of DIR.
Robert Rcyburn, 1921 F street, last evening
for the purpose Of forming a new medical
organization. The namo adopted was The
NIedico.C Chirurgical Society of the District of
Columbia" A committee was appointed to
name the officers necessary to permanent
organization which were as follows Presi-
dent DR.. Robert Reyburn vice president,
Dr. Daniel Lamb; secretary, DIR. Henry D..
Fay; treasurer, DR.. A. T. Augusta. A con-
stitution was adopted and the code Of ethics
of tho American Medical association was
subscribed to. After the appointment
of committee to draft by
laws and to procure charter
the meeting adjourned to meet the first
Monday in April. A large number were in
attendance, among whom were Drs. c. B.
Purvis, c. Bracket, William II. Seaman NJ.
P. Adams George A. Leech William Geddes,
A. II. August, John r. Francis, f. j. Shadd,
II. B. Fay, c. L. Mallam, II. NJ. Bennett, C.,
A. Chase, A. b. Coolidge, Melvin Lamb, l..
Harvey, w. f. De Needman, w. L. Dieffen-
derfer, S. L. Cook, w. +. Sizer w. D..
Hughes, p. =. Werner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Mr.. w. w. Corooran Imperiied.

About three o'clock yesterday afternoon the
horses attached to Mr. w. w, Corcorans car
riage became frightened at the corner of
New Hampshire avenue and Dupont Circle,
and ran away, breaking the dashboard and
iniuring one ofthe horses slightly. Tho ruua-
ways were stopped by Officer Sutton, whose
timely interference saved Mr., Corcoran and
the occupants of the carriage from what
might have been q serious accident.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
The Knights OF ST, Patrick.

The annual election of officers of the
Knights of st. Patrick took place last even
ing and resulted as follows: Robert Nc
Donald, commander; Thomas J. Foley, first,
Michael Horrigan, second, Richard Curtin,
third deputy; p. L. MLAulitle, recorder;
Daniel Donovan, financial recorders Edward
+. Buckley almoner; Thomas Digney, war
den; ]. j. Hayre and jeremiah Flahorty,
standard bearers. Board of governors
Michael Shugrue, Johni 7. Clarke, Eugene
Mccarthy, Dennis Wrenn. Arthur Rooney,
David Murphy, John Fallon, Michael Neill,
and n. q. Walsh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
The Roughs Invading Connecticut Ave-

About Q p. m. yesterday gang Of colored
disorderly roughs congresated at tho corner
of Eighteenth street and Jefferson place, and
when ordered to disperse five Of them
bounced" tho officer and were pummeing
him at a lively rate when a Metropolitan
car hove in sight, and the passengers, taking
in the situation, went to the officers assist
ance. Columbus Sewoll, the ringeader, was
arrested as also Lawrence Bailey. The for
mer attempted to shoot the officer, and the
latter took away his baton. They were
locked up at the fourth precinct station. The
others are known, and will probably be ap-
pretended to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
DEFENDING THEMSELVES.
The Commissioners Have n Word TO Say
About the ingalls, letter.

Ahe commissioners lthNc u "OEu W Shy
About the ingalls, Lcttor.
The statement of Senator ingalls,, pub.
lished in yesterdays REPUBLICAN that his
letter to the commissioners in reference to
giving out information to the press, intended
for the senate committee, applied only TO one
communication, was commented on by the
commissioners yesterday They said they
had construed the letter into general inter
dict Mr.. Edmonds again said he had no de-
sire to keep information from tho press; but
when reporter asked for a letter TO one of
the congressional committees later in the day
he was informed that he would have to
secure the consent of the committee. Mr..
Edmonds was willing, however to give the
reporter tho Substance" of the letter. The
Substance when compared with the original
bore but little resemblance to it. Tho fol-
lowing is the letter written by Senator In.
gals, dated Feb. 8, lSSi:
desire 10 cnll your attention to the fact that In
nearly every case when Information Is requested
by this committee from the commissioners on mat
ters pertaining TO pending legislation for the dis
trCt that the reply or substance thereof Is given
advance Of its receipt by the committee This
practice results III much annoyance, and is fre.
quently detrimental to the public interests, and l
should be glad If 1t could DO discontinued.
The reply OF tho commissioners written on
the following day, said:
Your favor of the fifth instant received stating
that Information forwarded to your committee by
1t Is received by you. The commissioners recog
nize the impropriety OF such publications. and are
unable to state how the newspapers get the infor.
nation unless IL be upon the assumption by re.
porteTs, mcity assented to by the commissioners.
that all acts of the latter arc public. The commits
sioners Will endeavor to apply the proper remedy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

The concert of the Apollo club takes place
Mt the Congregational church on Wednesday
evening next. Among tho talent that will
appear are Miss Emily Winant of New York,
contralto; Mr.. Rodolf Green, of Baltimore,
yiolincelist; Mr.. John +. Lawrence, Washing
ton pianist; Mr.. Jamos p. Upton. of England,
organist. DR.. Il. $. Kimballswill be musical
4
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
lie Cannot pitch His Tent.

Frank X. Ward is having hard time OF it,
He wants to build warehouse and the COM
missioners won't let him, because several
citizens object to the place where it is now
located Mr.. Ward does business of consid'
erably above 100000 year. and his estab.
lishment is less obnoxious than any one OF
the numerous livery stables situated in tho
heart of the city, His friends say the COM
missioners treatment of him savors Of per-
cnp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

A. Saks, in letter to tho commissioners yes
terday, suggests that the regular water in
speotors bo uniformed and be given tho
necessary credentials, which will serve as
guard against the swindlers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Cleaning In. nInvflo,ver.

A force of men are engaged at the navy
yard cleaning out the interior of the steamer
Mayhower that was sunk several weeks ago
Her machinery was badly damaged by pud
and water. At least two weeks will be re-
auired to repair tho damage,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
A Safeguard.

The bogus water inspectors who have been
doirauding citizens in spite Of the police and
detective forces have inspired many people to
write communications on the subject, MT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

A pleasant complimentary soiree was given
last evening at Masonic temple by tho v v
V. Club The grand march was led by Prof
and Mrs. Vermilli0n. The hall was beRuti'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

Solemn missionary services conducted by
the Redemptorist Fathers are being nightly
held at 81. Matthew's Catholic church, and
attended by crowded congregations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

fully decorated with flags, hanging baskets,
and evergrcens There was largo attend
ance, and dancing was continued until an
early hour this morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-29

THE WOMAN Who WOULDN'T TELL A
SECRET FOR THE WoRLD.-"We're bound
to be equal to you men," said the Mason's
wife; eve formed secret society of our
own last night sTndeed,'' said the wor-
shipful master, composedly; s'then hope,
my dear, your project will be successful.
Is it benevolent society or what ?"
'sThat's none of your business. It's Sc
cret society, and we've sworn by solemn
oath not to divulge ANYTHING relating to it. )"
every good. nv dear.,' observed the wor-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-29
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