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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

DENVER, Dec. l5.-Late last night,
while freight train on tho Denver &
Rio Grande railway was coming down
the side Of mountain near Marshall
pass, tho air brakes failed after mile
run and the gaining speed OF no5 less
than fifty miles an hour, the ougine
jumped the track, followed by twenty
cars. The engine and cars were COM
plete wreck. The engineer and fireman
Jumped and saved their lives, but were
badly bruised and cut. The head brake
man was buried under the wreck. The
conductor and rear brakeman succeeded
in detachiug and stopping the way-car
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

TnE Gainesville Register says of tho
Gazette, and incidentally mentions the
HERALD, ''aro carrying ON a silly word
war and speaks of "childish thrusts.n
The HERALD has told the Gazette az
much. Its infautile pratile may do for
nurseries and kindsergar,ens, but sensi-
bio men are getting tired OF g. II Is
pleasant to see tho Register spanking
the Cayetto
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

THE HERALD returns thanks to the
Brown County Banner for the kindly
notice, as follows: rrhe Dallas HER.
AID, with its solid editorials and racy
budget of new 3, justly holds an honcred
place among the great papers OF eur
sunny SOUTH"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

TnE aldermen Of Galveston must be
an enierprlsing body, and they arc all
in favsr of the EADs bill. The Record
Of that city says; "onoe elected they
can brite, be bribed, buy and soil, take
ard give With an air Of nonchalance that
security from punishment generally su.
perinduces." 1t this DO true, the Office
Nalderman in that city must be a pro-
Stable position 10 hold.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Leatherette Case, satin lined, contain
ing CeiIul0id Comb and Ambuloid Brush,
atSi "a, worth % 10. Same style of case,
with Mirror, at 81 70, worth s..
4 Fine elk Plush Case, lined with sati O.
containing Comb, Brush and Mirror. ut
rs, worth ~ 80. a finer quality and
larger size, OF ssme style, at so, worth
$500.
Fine Plush and Ilucustra Toilet Gases D.,
trimmed with Comb, Har Erusb, Nail
Brush, Tooth Brush and Nall Scissors, at
10 90 and 5i2, worth I . so and SIC. Hand
somcr styles still, with m0rc aud FINER
trimmings, at 10 30, 1S 90, 1000 and
S22 80, worth from 20 90 tu $50.
Gents Shaving Cases from 500 to $40,
worth 1 30 Ia Si5. Fancy Cushions and
Covered Toilet Bottles equally low.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

NOTWITHSTANDING the pressure Of
hard times, the great dailios of the east
come heavily laden with holiday adver-
tisements. The merchants and traders
there advertise more literally than in
more prosperous seasons, in order 10
create demand. Would not our own
people do well to take tho hint?
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

NEW YoRK, Dec. !5--Mayor Edison
sent to-day to tho board of aldermen Che
nomination Of Fitz John Porter for COM
missioner OF public works, and MORGAN
J.o Brien for corporation counsel. Both
nominations were laid on the tanle.
The nomination Of Morgan j. O'Brien
was defeated by vote of thirteen To
nine, WV ="
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
Eeath Ian! Slide.

PITTsRURGH, Pa, Dec. IA freight
train on the Pittsburgh and Western
railroad ran into land slide near
Geyer's station, thirteen miles from
this city this morning, Hrecking tho en-
CINE and seven cars. Tho engineer,
Daniel Costello, was killed instantly,
and the fireman, John LATERAL, fatally
in Ia,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

MR. 9. w. BooTH, Of Longyiew, is an
applicant for the dictatorship of the
fourth district. He is most estimable
gentleman, and his appointment would
DO received with great satisfaction by
his host OF friends all over the district.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
Had Ills Head Cuto6

ST.. LOUIS, Dee. l5,--The Post Dis
patch special from Peoria, Illinois, says:
AS the eastbound Chicago, Burlington
Il Quincy passenger train passed
through Elmwood, this county, this
morning, j. p. Reagan, aged IS, del.b.
erately laid down on the track, placed
his neck on the rail and the train passed
over, behoading him. lie leaves a
family,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

The establishment OF a large brewery
in Dallas by capitalists from abroad
gives sbundan. proof that times are
hard in the east. Texas is still regarded
rs the land Of promise. Dallas viii ever
retain her supremacy as her leading city,
and is proud in her satisfaction that the
waters Of the Trinity are deep enough
TO keep her eli her knees before con
orauu
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE was, for the
first ime in his career, as q chief justice,
off his seat yesterday. 1t was by reason
ofslckness. The chief is very labori-
Gus and conscientious Judge.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
Booth for Cnllnntnr

LoNavIfw, Dec. l5.-rSpecial. l-Tha
name of {. w. Booth il being promI.
nently mentioned in connection with
the collectorship OF this, the fourth dja.
trict, lis friends here and throughout
the district are working with n will ro.,
ms success, and his selection would q We
great satisfaction to them,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

TIM Colorado clipper and Fort Worth
Mall are wrangllng over spelling the
word "gem.' The Clipper spelled It
with a 81" aud the Mail "smiles." Dn.
ToLAR should answer HARRIS as jon
LANE answered Ton CoRwIN, CoRwtN
was INVITING LANE for spelling Europe,
"Ewrir,' whom LANE retorled by say
ing no wouldn't give a id for a man
who couldn't spell a word more than
ono MnN.n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
Rough Tlmcsat Sea.

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-0ficers OF in
coming transatlantic steamers report
this as the toughest passage ever ex-
perienced. From December until 10.
all vessels encountered heavy storms
and hurricanes on the Newfoundland
banks. Tremendous sea aud heavy fog
are reported. a number Of regular
steamers areoyer due,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

position 10 the spirit OF true Democratic
doctrines. The Democracy should rise
up in their might and crush out this
mongrel combination.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

tn funny men OF Tyler who played
train robbers are only equalled in thoir
good fortune by SUIT Loyingood's dad,
who played "hoss." See dispatches and
communication.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

GOVERNMENT bonds, So and As, are Is
lower. This is lower than they have
been since the Marine bank fiasco, md
is perhaps due TO the agitation in con
gress OF financial matters.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Two men, who didn't know reporters
were around, when they "opened their
mouths and spako"- w. II. SHiR-
MAN end PARsoN BuRCHNRr.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
DE-. ysllaco Killed.

midlothian, Dec l5.-lSpeeial.j--In
difficulty this morning between DR.,
Stevens and DR.. Wallace, at Mansfield,
the former shot and MORALLY wounded
the latter,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Mrs. j. IL. Gray, 1870 Mckinney stree,
Houston, says: 81 took Browns Iron
d,,u for torpid liver and heodach.,
and can endorse 4 as the mnst reliable
medicine leveVtried, Other members
OF my familYhsvs received great hen
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

INDIANA is pressing MCDoNALD very
vigorously fora cabinet position, if the
number OF endorsements by tho press
may be considered any indication.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Plush Stands, with two Co,orn.
and Glass Powder Box, at sso D'''is'
SO TO- Larger size at 90, wsr,r s''t
Handsome Plush Cases, saur,n.
tanning two large Cologne Bottle. ~. 90
worth 81 so. Hieh Plush Case OA
ing, containing two very larro ca' u
Bottles and Powder Box, at s5o 'oM
Si2 so. w. "aa
Leatherette Cases, satin lined co,,.,,
two small Cologne Bottles. st1gr
Sc 80. '''"oA
odor Stands from soc. UPWARD.
double Fancy Ink Stands =, Wv"
prices. Gents Cunand Collar so,, wv
value. "Au
Ladies' rISsh and Leathere,,. v,
Boxes satin lined, fitted with Ivo,.
steel Working Materials, at ar s0
each worth 90 81 ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

TORONTO, Dee l5.-Mr. Cochran. of
the firm Of Scotch, Cochran & Co., went
TO New Orleans to-day to press the
charge against Wingate, tho absconded
clerk, captured there.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Mrs. v, Biron, 563 Mechanic street,
Galveston, says: Browns Iron Bitters
has been successfully used in my fam
lily. | can therefore conscientiously en-
dorse it as most reliable medicine"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
The New OF lenn. E.pe.l,lnn

Nhw ORLEANS. Dec. l5.--The work
ofgetting the Exhibits in order contin.
ned al day Sunday and through Sun.
day night, though exhibits we're com.
ing N 50 rapidly there appeared 70 be
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

WHEAT sold at 60J5 cents yesterday at
Chicago, in December contracts. This is
tho lowest rate since 1862.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16
Aarinn Ai.ilrrs.

LONDON, Dee. l5.-The British steamer
Sapphire, from New Orleans, is ashore
a. Nieurye dep, int bad condition. Tie
crew has bcen landed.
STEAMER AGROUND.
VALPARAISO, ClIIt, Ntc l5N. taI
vestOH) Tho Chiliau transport
AuEamos, engaged h. rr..tu.
buuNs ut tn straight ut magellan
rtr aground Ht 5mubs charmed. A
steuner has leiC Mo lcyidjo toIaader
her assistance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

MI r. d. JaWcs, san Antonio. ssvs:
81 have u,od BROWNE Iron Ii;tcrs. and
IpULd it, VA excellent tonic"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Mrs. Annie Herring, Sos Esst Broad.
way, Galveston, says: AZ used Brown.
iron Bitters as a tonic and spratizor
with the most seslsiseiorr,fa sslla.''
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Mr.W. II. Buck, Ms,shall,r Texas, saws:
" was weak from en ntlack of typhoid
ievef,. used browns Iron nitters AZ
TOME, and u greatly Strengthened
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

Little Joker Is the bosy smoking
tobacco.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

.PJRCHASBRSOF hobby G00|y

BY Holiday Goods we mean anything that is suitah.
CHRISTMAS OF New Years Present Nearly everything in
moth stockiS adapted to this purpose and nearly
being sold at prices that are ridiculOusly low Ds
Il II HISS H A r Fl THE PRTcpe
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

peliyered b. clty 81 sl2 on per wear.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

gElsAls GE sUnsURlPTI0S.
NaYf Il
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-16

SUITABLE PRESENTS T0R YOUNG LADIES!


shopping saeh Work
other and oro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
A Probably Fatal Accident.
MAN FALLS FROM A RAILROAD TRAIN AT re
VILE.

a MAN FALLS IRON A RAILROAD TRAIN AT ROCK
WILLIE.
Soon after the fast express train from Washing
ton passed Rockville about quarter past nine last
night, the attention or the station agent was at
tracted by groanS coming from the darkness few
feet from the railroad track. Upon going To the
spot he discovered man lying upon the ground on
the opposite side OF the tracks from the station It
was found that the man had two frghtful cuts on
his head, one on the left side, about eight Inches
long. extending from the forehead to the rear part
OF the crown OF the head The other cut was on the
right side and about three inches long. The man
was unconscious and as his hat was found about
twenty feet below him ft was supposed that ft was
blown on and IN attempting TO recover IL he fell
from the train. Papers in the pockets indicated
that the mans name is Lane, and that he comes
from Washington. He was taken to the Mont gOm-
cry house and surgical aid procured but this morn
Ing he was still unconscious, and his Injuries il was
thought would prove fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
The George Washington Club.
TIE PAs.n1 AND CARNIVAL OF THE PHILADELPHIA
VISITORS

II
VISITORS.
TT. Georg- -sas":ogt.a socasr, 2lgo. =, dIIacs.
phia, ID reeurniEy -.cAs-.. ScS-rsy aftsr>
noon, p4feded [. :9ssyIue LnrougE Che 2ry, 1sadoo
by Donchs SsEa- Ter hsaSqgGs..srs were .asie
at Abner's, wicTs, last night, grand conp:;ment-
airy ball and carnival Was gwen Them This was
I'm charge OF committees comprising DIR. J. K p.
Gleeson, A. j. Preali, +. Il. GARRISON f. r. Blair 1r,
A. NJ. Sprague, A. j. Kane, James Loan, James A.
HeweS, M A. Dubois and John III. Robb, T. C. Muir.
ray, John Reilly and John w. Warren, tr.
Frank PStorfo'S orchestra was in the gallery. and
at nine O'Clock opened with grand march, during
which the club followed by the company, executed
some very fine figures. VIM. Highly officiated as
captain, James A. ConSterdne, VIM. Mitchell and
/. Polk lieutenants, John Creighton as music d.
rector. Master George Gwinn represented WASH
ington; John Thompson, VIM. Gwinn and Stafford
Morgan. clowns; John Hilsey, Uncle Tom; Thomas
jennings, Fat German; VIM. Schneider, German
Lady John j. Maher, Goddess OF Liberty; Charles
Reed, Uncle Sam; James X. Bacon, Robinson Cru
soc; Edward Emmons, Friday; Edward Ames VIM
James Long and L. Davis, Ladies OF Fashion; Frank
Williams, Lord Dundreary, and John Gwinn, Indian
Chief Besides there We're many Lords, Dukes,
Princes, &C, In attendance upon the various dgni-
tar1es There were present several members OF the
Continentals and other organizations, and the ball
proved TO BE- one OF the most enjoyable given this
season. They leave ter home this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
strange Suicide Of eN-tsov. FaryveIl.s


SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 23.-w. c. Farwell aged %
5elS' !. son oi Ex-Governor Farwell, OF Wisconsin,
committed suicide here on THURSDAY night and his
oodh VAS found yesterday morning. The facts
were olty uNu Sed by the coroner last night The
ex-governor and his two sons have been travelling
ff til' i&Ht Tour months on Thursday night TIA
"a iier ahd the younger son went 10 the theater
i hiii HisSL they returned they found the door.
locked. When they obtained an entrance they
.CILd the body lyinpn the floor with yalise trans
around The neck and fastened To the bed Ills
plise was still beating, but he expired an hour
2l,cr. IL Is supposed that he adjusted the straps
Whe wing on the bed, and then rolled OF 10 pro-
act S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
STRADE SUICIDE OF YOUNG MAN.
The Triple Murder at Avondale. Ob,o.

STATEMENT OF ONE oF THE ARRESTED MN.
CINCINNATI, q, Feb. 23-dChard ingalls,, one OF
VI" men arrested for the murder OF the Tavlor
ItIhliE, N ANoHcale, made a statement last night
!" IL, eject that John Harris, man he never
Ai:eW Crt. last Friday, engaged him 10 assist in
taking III bodies 10 college and riNei place, or
meeting Ga Tie turnpike. They met according TO
aSt'fii'iF, ana shortly after man. who he does
not hhoW. came along with a wagon. They drove,
4 snort distance, when Harris pointed out the
cldltS, which were in sacks, and concealed I'm a
lth't corner As soon as the bodies We're loaded on
.lit wagon all started back To the Ctty On the way
H2Tris StoIped the wagon and went away lie was
@ @sS..e i.sLt an hour. He came back running, and
then IL was seen that Taylor's cabin was On ire
ihey drove Ia he college, delivered the bodies and
Irc'lfei Their pay. Taylor, the murdered man was
formerly rsSUrlecJioniSt and ingalls, was his MARI
htf he name of one or the prisoners, Which
was yesterday given as Lout, should be Rout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
Vital Statistics.
DEATHS IN THE DISTRICT DURING JANCARY-FIGURES

DEATHS IN THE DISTRICT DURING JANCARY-FIGURES
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT.
During the month OF January, according to the
report OF Health Officer Townshend, there were 453
deaths in the District. OF this number 132 were
white males, 12O white females, sS colored males
and 105 colored females This gives death rate of
23.21 per goo per annum for the whites, 34Sl for
the coored and 27.1S for the total population. The
death rate Is unusually high for the month of JAN
uary, BENG higher by s63 per 1000 per annum for
tai population than the mean rates of the month of
January for the past ten years. Twenty-slx deaths
occurred In Georgetown, SO in the county, 40 in the
various public institutions and 345 In the city.
About IS per cent OF the total number of decedents
were natives OF the District While OF those dying
OF 1 consumption only 3s per cent were born here
Measles, the second on the list of mortality, still
continue to prevail, though it is thought that the
pa6ulum Is nearly exhausted. The rate Of NOR
tality to the total number OF cases during the
prevalence OF this epidemic has been estimated
from data at hand at SO OF per cent. Sixty-seven
marriages were reported, OF which 40 were between
whites, 16 between colored parties, and In two in
stances colored men married white women. Births
reported-1O7 white males 80 white females rs COL
Ored males and 62 cOlored females
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23

AMERICAN PORK WILL BE ADMITTED INTO
GREECE.-The Department OF State has received a
telegram from Mr.. Eugene Schuyler, Z. s. minister
TO Greece, stating that the prohibition OF the i'm
portation of pork from this country into Greece has
been abolished
THE SPECIAL EXAMINATION Of candidates for
appointment in the Patent Office will be held on
the Sh Of March. and not June 1st or March 1st as
heretofore errOneouSy announced
DR.. AMBLERs REMAINS TO PASS THROUGH THIS
CITY.-The remains OF DR.. James NJ. Amber. passed
assistant surgeon Z. S. NJ one OF the victims of the
Jeanette expedition expected to arrive in this
city tomorrow morning at O'Clock. They Will
leave New York at 8 o'clock this evening, accom-
panied by the brother OF the deceased and med
1cal officers OF the navy. There Will be no formal
ceremony here. The remains will be met by del
agation of medical officers, who will accompany
them to their final resting place. at the home OF Dr.
Ambers mother, in Fauquler county, Va, about
thirty miles from this city. The journey from this
city VIII be made in special train rendered by the
Virginia Midland road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
The New Rennett.uackax Cable.

UNf kNII LANDED
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 23.-The new Bennett-
;d2ckAy Cable company viii land one end uf its
Gle on Cape Ann, and has bought land for this
p trfoSe al Cape Hedge. Long Beach A cable sta
u IA Is 10 be erected at Rockport, the dimensions OF
wien VIII be 90 by as feet, and two stories high
The cable Will be laid about Two feet underground
inr distance OF one aud quarter miles TO the sta
ton IN the town ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
E;ih EVENING STAR.
r,Ds- TO a0!ERrIsEME1TS IN The STAR,


s,fr-f-yr- Ts-S,. page
RTrsr(E Y--ffE ,.~--".
tU.-.IDS sE.-s z.i. and Ttk ri-2-.
10 -Er.ts.,-I... ga.-..
Balls TNErtEz. SC-Sth r1e-c.
Egoss. s-r.-t-ii page.
Ir-,ss-se CH.Ntf-s-sti. Ta-e.
tTF4 iTFVfs-Sth ra-e.
COUNTRY rEAr. EsrArE-4:L pa-e.
Ii,IIis-- e., f-s.s,..
- vTI--rEy-4 "a ras-a
Iu,c csTE.sx,t.- r,2,
IAs'I..y >JrgrGrs- pare.
I>ASClNI-1t..t--c
IcT Ia~r I;eofuss Hra-,
Eoa I.s.-s-r y -9-,-.-, r-.-h ~,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
Maine Republican,.
THE PLATFORM LAID DOWN IN THE CALL FOR THE CON
EESTInS

yESTIoS.
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 23.-The call issued for the
republican convention is addressed TO all electors
III halne without regard 10 past political differ
ehteS. Wlo are IN FAVOR or eleyatDg and dirnfying
Ai"iic1n labor, protecting and extending home ln.
utS,FtS giving Tree and popular education TO the
ihtSeeo oI the people, securing free suffrage the
h0ir-J counting or ballots, er1ectually protecting
al human rights in every section of our commnn
coGAi'ls an effective measure uf encouragement TO
American shipping, ship building and temperance
IN 'Soi!oiiical' Just ana efficient administration OF
pubic affairs and who desire to promote friendly
iee.lng and permanent harmony throughout the
'HhLe lana 10y maintaining national government
lLedneS III these objects and nr-nrir,l,.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
Paddy Ryan fIoored.

tHlCAGo. ILL, Feb. 23.-Paddy Ryan the pucflist
had an alteration In low dance house early this
n"iiilis with man NAMED DuucOmbe who when
Ryan I!,de pass at him. struck Paddy in the face
VII a teer glass, cutting severe cash below the
,Sit eye. Paddy was nOored, and was afterwards
~ away 10y his p2rtisans and had his face washed
~ Leht between the two men provoked a general
row, " .Llch was qllieted by the unlice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
Suit Against NIajOr Dye and Two De.
leclikes.

CLAIM FOR $4,000 DAMAGES GROWING OUT OF THE
AMERICUS YACHT CLUB RAID.
To-day Mr. A. b. Williams, for Isaac r. Jones'
entered suit against VIM. NICE Dye, superintendent
OF police. and Henry Ran and J. Block detectives
for $4,000 damages for false arrest and inpr1son-
me1t on the 18th OF January last, when defend
ants raided the premises OF the Americus Yacht
club. on 18th street, and arrested the plaintiff and
Others for keeping gaming table and permitting
gaming table on the premises, both OF which cases
were dismissed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
The Greedy Relief Expedition.

0Ir'Ot<I fhaIot UFFlCERS.
The full report Of the ProteuS court of inquiry
has been printed. OF Lieut.. Colwell, who has been
designated to take part in the Greey relief expedi-
ton now being fitted out the report saws: at is
considered by the court to have been extremely
fortunate for the expedltonary force that the one
officer sent with it, and who commanded, was so
ably aided and supported by the services of Lieut.
j. c. COlWell, O. s. N, who volunteered for duty
SO much more severe and peri!Ous than that to
naval vessel, and who brought to the duty he
assumed SO much capacity, courage, and special
knowledge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day
were Secretary Teller, Senators Allison, Wilson and
Lapham, Representatives Evans, Peelle, Wempie,
Morey, Hepburn and Johnson, with Hon. j. Ham
mond and Gen. Moffitt, OF New York, and Dunham
with Mr.. Hutchinson and Mr.. Lancaster, OF Chi
cago, eX-RepreSentattye Page and Commissioner
DOrmaD B. Eaton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-23
Capitol Topics.

THE PLEURO-PNEUMONIA RIII,
petition was forwarded from Chicago yester-
day to the Illinois delegation in Congress, urging
the passage OF the peuro-pneumonla bill now
pending in Congress. The petition rcctes that the
Dill was drawn by Il committee appointed by con-
vcntiOn OF cattle raisers and farmers representinp
total ownership OF not less than s50000U00 worth
OF cattle.
AN AMENDMENT INTENDED TO BOTHER THE DEMO
Gratis.
Representative Brown, OF Indiana, has an amend
ment to offer to the Mexican pension bill which, it
is thought, Will worry the democrats 1t is to pen
sion every soldier who served one year IN the
Union army during the late war; regardless of
whether they were injured or not. The republicans
pension Mexican soldiers on that plan, they cannot
afford to refuse the same benefit to the Union
soldiers Leading democrats declare that the
amendment viii not embarrasS them in the least:
that they Will promptly reject it, and so en- with
the bill.