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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
The Mem phIs Rnces.

MEMPHIS, TENN, April 29.-The race meet
sng was continued to-day. The weather was
fine and the track in good condition. The
attendance numbered fully $500. The rail-
road consolation purse, for all ages, for one
mile, was won by Glendower, with Miss
Yates, the favorite second, and Brunswick
third. Time, 1:454.
In the Harbin purse race for 2-year. olds,
five furlongs, Glenellen was first Polly Yates
second and Ouise Bright third. Time, 1:07l.
Annie G., Miller Rico, and Costar also ran.
The bankers, for oil ages, mile heats.
Princess, the favorite, won both heats. Cen
tennial was second in the first heat, and War
Sign was second in the other. Time, 1:47
and Ids. Annie G was distanced in the first
heat.
Fourth race, for all ages owners handicap,
threesquarter mile heats. Baronella won,
Fisherman second, and Brooklyn third in
each heat. Time, 1:1s and 1:1St. Joe Bailey,
John Sullivan, and Torrid Zone also ran.
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Death OF Gilbert M. Wight.

Gilbert NJ. Wight died at his residence, No.
502 Il street. yesterday morning shortly after
o o'clock. Mr.. Wight was born in Otisheld,
Cumberland county, Maine, July "a, 1926,
and was consequently in the 5Sth year of his
age at the time of his death. While quito
young he joined large overland party of
travellers to California, the famous forty
miners" The journey was made under very
trying circumstances, Mr.. Wight and com.
panon being compelled to leave the party
and travel on foot q considerable distance TO
bring aid TO their comrades. Upon his re-
turn from California he settled for awhile
in Reading, Mass, whence he came to Wash
ington about thirty years since. Here he
established himself in the furniture bust
ness and speedily built up an enviable repu-
tation, not only for fine work, but business
integrity, the government being one of his
largest patrons Mr.. Wight was member of
q family of ten children. One of the brothers
enlisted in tho 3lst Maine regiment, and
died at sea, EN- route for New Orleans, whence
the regiment set forth upon the ill-iated Red
river expedition under Gen. Banks Another
brother was chief of tho Indian division,
second auditors Office, and died last summer,
Mr. Wight was a man of high personal worth,
and the possessor of genial qualities, which
made him many friends. He had been in
i'll health since last summer, although he
continued In tho discharge Of his duties al
most to the end. Tho funeral takes place
from tho family residence on Thursday after
noon, and the interment will bo ut Rock
Creek cemetery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
PERSONAL.

Gen. John Ramsey, of Jersey City, and likewise
famous in war, arrived here yesterday and is
stopping at the National.
Secretary Frelinghuysen returned to Washing
ton last evening from brief visit to Newark, NJ
]. Secretary Folger is expected at the treasury
this morning.
Senator Sharon, who left Tucson, Ariz., on Fr-
day last is expected to arrive in Washington thls
evening or tomorrow morning, lie Will, as usual f,
stop at the Arlington.
L. Moore and wife, Rochester; Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas, New Jersey; ]. w. Deane wife, two emil
dren and maid, J. 3. Wilson, and j. C. Ryer, New
York, are at the Arlington.
I'M. Dayis, Philadelphia; ", G. Bennett, Penn.
syvana; Mr. and Mrs. j. H. PGten, New York; e..
W, Clark and Wife, Virginia, and j. G. Hughes,
Philadelphia are at the Harris house.
G, NJ; Warner, Phiadelphia; J, 4, Wood, New
York T. !. Cole st, Louis \. B; Watson, Fl3ridai
MIR, and Mrs r. II. Vail Connectcut w u. Ham
ilton and wife, New York, are at Willards
Miss Francis f. Willard, the distinguished tenn
perance worker with her secretary, Is stopping in
the city on her way south, She will speak at the
to-day ut 1880.
Mr.. French and daughter, Pennsylvania; H. p,
Gusts and wife, New York; J r. ShatIery. Bosloni
A. A. Gripping and wife Massachusetts n Mrs; Sc, g.
York, are at the Riggs house.
Wm. G. Thayer, Chicago; I. S. Beach, Connecti-
cut D. r. LiadalI and wife, Russellyille, Ind, J..
w., Palmer and Wife,. FiLchburg; Massi VIM; y
'lchulhbHl anu w ~ DuS "iN "A4V
| Boston, Mass, are at the st. James.
Miss l., NJ. Won Finkesteln, of Jerusalem, Pal.
estne, who is At present In this city, is lady OF
culture and refinement, about 20 years OF age,
and of fine personal appearance; Her father was
| II pure Russian, VINO loved the Holy Land, and,wa,
wealthy merchant and lived In Jerusalem, al
| his children being born there,
The Hon. William Mckinley, ir, of Ohio; Hon
| William s. Fish, Newark n. J,i w, l.. Field, Y, $
! n; II, H. Field Ironton, Ohio II. n; Field
| Brownsville. Texas; Hon. n. Gof, IT,, West Nir
! glniN 5. f. Massey, U. $, A.. Hon. ". 4. Briggs
Nashville, Tenn; Col; Robert j. Lawrence, New
! York; c. A. Ryerson, New Jersey, and Dr. Charles
=; Nanorede, Philadelphia are registered at th'
! Ebbilt.
Mr, Henry Howard the second secretary of tht
! British legation, left Washington yesterday ol
leave of absence lie Will sail from New forl
tomorrow for England on the Aurania, on whicl
vessel MIR, Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry viii
be passengers 1t is not probable that Mr. How
nrd Will return TO this country, as his promotion
Is expected before his leave, expires AZ any RAJ!
he Will doubtless DO assigned TO another post. liz
has made hosts Of friends during his EXTENDED
stay here, aud he will be greatly missed. He 1
one Of the most popular gentlemen in the dip
lomatc service.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
TIE wAsH1NGroNs WIN.
An Excellent Game Mt the Athletic Park
with n Nictory for the Homo Club.

AZ FsNCetlfnt NJ htte NNhlNNit
with Victory for the Home Club.
Tho Virginians met with Waterloo de-
feat at Athletic park yesterday, the Wash
ingtons outpaying them at the bat and in
the field.
The feature Of the game was the batting of
Kiley, which has created a real furoro among
the lovers of the game, tho most hardened
of grand stand croakers having naught but
words of praise for the splendid display he
made in this game. He hit safelyievery
timo he came to the plate. His score being
marked with single, two doubles
and two triples, making four
runs aud bringing in fvo men,
His base running and fielding were also ex-
celleut, the two errors scored against him
being on passed grounders. Barr appeared to
pitch for his hclders, and the end certainly
justified 1t, for only two chances for put.outs
were missed during the game. Hawkes., Fen
nelly, and King played their positions for all
they were worth. As the ninc now stands
thoy arc playing game that is hard to beat
and the people who are putting them down
for last in the championship race will get
badly left Considering tho hard batting
they faced, the Richmond boys did very we'll,
Nash doing especially good work at third and
leading at the bat A fine catch by johnson
oil Kings bat at center field was loudly ap-
plauded.
The score follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

The benefit of the Veteran Corps, Capt
Thomason, at the Masonic temple last night
was of decidedly substantial results judg-
ing from the large attendance, aud the liberal
applause and frequent encores, proved con-
clusively that the entertainment was thor
oughly enjoyed. The attraction WAS the
presentation, for the first time in this city, of
the operetta entitled, Pauline, or the Belle
of Saratoga" which was given
by the East Side Choral associa-
tion, under the direction of Mr.. +. l.. Camp.
This was the first appearance in public of
this organization, and they acquitted them
selves most creditably, all the choruscs being
excellently rendered. The soloists, Misses
Carrie Pryor and Lille Norton, and Messrs
Turpin, Copeland, and Miller deserve praise
for their efforts, both in singing and acting.
The effectiveness Of tho presentation
was largely due to tho careful and
efficient work of Mr.. Hamilton Smith,
the stage manager. The soldiers chorus,
from THE smuRglers," and THE Star
Spangled Banner" which were introduced,
were so we'll rendered that encores were en-
phatically demanded. After the opera the
floor was cleared, and fine programme OF
dancing was INDUCED in until midnight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
Death OF Mrs. Williamson.

The announcement of the death of Mrs.
Williamson, wife of Gon. James A. William
son, ex.commissioner of the general land
office, will be received with universal regret
This most estimable lady came to this city
with her husband when he was appointed
commissioner, and has resided here ever
since. She was quite popular in society, and
has given many elaborate entertainments at
her spacious home. For long time past,
however, she has been confined TO her
bed, suffering from consumption, and shortly
before noon yesterday she was attacked with
hemorrhage, which was the immediate
cause of her death. She passed away sur
rounded by her family, with the exception
of son and daughter who are at school.
The deceased lady leaves quito largo family
to mourn her loss, and they have the SYM
Iathy of every one in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place from her late
residence. No. 1872 Connecticut avenue
northwest, on Friday, at p, IN.
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Southern Graves at Arlington.

A member of the Southern Memorial asso-
citation of this city stated last night that
the graves of the confederate dead at Arling-
ton would not be formally decorated this
year. This is due to the fact that very few
confederate graves remain at Arlington. All
tho remains of North Carolina soldiers, which
were in the majority, havo been removed to
that state by the North Carolina Memorial
association. Several prominent Mississippi
ans, including Mrs. II. ID. Money, the wife Of
Congressman Money, have completed ar
rangements to have their dead removed to
Mississippi and inferred in one of the local
cemeteries The remaining graves at Arling-
ton will doubtless be decorated as usual by
indiyidu ais
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
PARET-BURNsIDE.
A Brilliant Wedding nj the Epiphany
Church Yesterday.


A notable event in fashionable society was
the wedding Of John +. Paret to Miss Lillian
Burnside at the Epiphany church yesterday.
The marriage took place at 1890 o'clock, and
long before that hour tho church was
crowded, many prominent persons being in
attendance. The church was elaborately
decorated with evergeens and flowers, while
pottod plants in prOfusion were placed around
the aises. Over tho chancGl railing hung a
beautiful marriage boil while each of the
chaucel gates was covered by large floral
arch of roses and lilies.
The entrance of tho bridal party was
heralded by tho Wedding March from the
"Huguonots," which the organist skillfully
performed. The four ushers, r. S. Chew,
Mr.. Wilmington, II. G. Towers, and Frank
Nesmith, preceded the two bridesmaids, Miss
Lillian Burrill and Miss Lille parct, tho
bride and her father following, with the
groom andlhs best man, Mr.. NJ r. parot, his
brother closing the cortogc When the altar
was reached tho party separated, leaving tho
contracting parties standing In front Of DR..
Paret, the pastor and father of the groom.
DIR. Paret read the beautiful Episcopal
marriage service in most impressive manner.
After tho ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. paret,
accompanied by their intimate friends fe.
paired to the residence of the brides father,
on q street, where short reception was held.
Both OF the contracting parties are we'll
known in Washington society. Miss Burn
side is the daughter of Col. J. o. p. Burnside,
disbursing officer of the postoflice department
and commander Of the National Rifles. She
is beautiful young lady, and is very popular
among n wide circle of acquaintance. Mr..
John +. Paret, tho groom, is n member Of the
firm of Paret & Wilmington. boo ksellers and
stationors, and is the son Of the pastor OF
Epiphany church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paret left for tour north
last night, and will be gone month,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
A No,x G. A. II. Pont.

A new post of the Grand Army of the
Republic was organized last evening under
the most favorable circumstances The new
post will be known as No. 10, but no name
has as yet been designated. One hundred
and twenty names have already been signed
to the roll
Tho officers elected were William Winans,
commander; W. Theo Van Doren, senior vice
commander; ID. d. Galliten, junior vice com
mander; t. F. Kinney, officer Of the day; d..
g. Harrington, officer Of the guard; Nathan
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

selected by New York to compete on May 0
and 10 with the Philadelphia eleven, who are
to make tour of Great Britain, has just been
formed and is made up az follows: Cyril
Wilson, captain; j. II. Lambkin, n. s..
Walker, and X. s. Hall, Staten Island; j..
Ridgeway Moore, j. Enniss, and +. II.
Moeran, st. Georges r. O. Davy, Manhattan;
r. l.. White, Newark, and Lane, Cleverly,
and Brewster, professionals Lambkin played
in Philadelphia last year with the New
Workers under the name of ii. Lester, and
proved to be an effective batsman and bowler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
THE NIGHT LODGING HOUSE.
1t VIII Soon Close for the season-Th'
Good Work 1t Has Done.

1t VIII Soon Close for the season-Thc
Good Work 1t Has Done.
The night lodging house will close either
to-day or tomorrow. During the year nearly
1000 homeless wanderers have been provided
with shelter and food, and the tramps coming
this way will receive the announcement that
it is to close with regret. Tho lodging house
has been great institution, and beneath its
roof men in all stages Of life have slept and
been fed through the charity of the
managers. During the month just passed
215 persons have been provided with shelter,
and meals have been supplied to 615. During
the past year, which has been the most pros
porous the institution has been in charge of
Mr.. j. V. Grant, while he had for assistants
Messrs. Sorely, Christian, and Bond. To
these gentlemen is due the credit for the
excellent management which has character
ized the conduct of the lodging house during
the season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Wood yesterday filed an
answer to the petition of her husband, Foster
b. Wood, for divorce and charging her with
adultery. She denies that he has been kind
and affcctionate, but on the contrary asserts
that his manner has been coarse and brutal
that he once attempted to throw her down
stairs, and has failed to support her. She
also denies that she committed adultery with
A Valarmer at the Braddock house, Alex
andria, Va,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
Tho WrestIInr Match.

Tho japanese wrestler and the American
champion. Duncan G, Ross, will contest for
81, 900 at the Theatre Comiquo tonight.
Five bouts will be wrestled-two in the Jap
anese style, two catch -as-catch-can, and tho
style of the third to be decided by a toss.
Ross is the first man to mako match with
tho Jap, although the latter has defeated
several champions. A vaudeville perform
ance will precede the match.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

King, chaplain; Richard Emmons, adiutant
g. S. Emery, quartermaster. Ovor seventy
members were mustered in. Speeches were
made by Deputy Commander Alexander
Hawkes., and by Gen. j. s. Robinson, of Ohio.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday
evcninp of next week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
The capital City Gun CLUB.

The following scores were made by the
Capital City Gun club yesterday afternoon in
the competition for places on the Chicago
team. Tho high wind prevailing made the
shooting very difficult, and the scores on that
account are much below tho standard
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

REMEMBER, the auction sale of paintings
commences this evening at o'clock at Walter
r. Williams K Co.'S sale rooms, NO. iOOl
pcnnsvlyania avenue. There will be bar
gains, as thore is no limit on the paintings.
Mr., Williams has instructions to sell regard
less of the original cost or value.
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Not Receiving.

Mrs. Frelinghuysen will not receive to-day
on account of death in her family.
On account of absence from the city Mrs.
Chandler will not receive to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30
Congressmnn O,Hnra Renominatsd.

A dispatch from Halifax, N. c., says that
Hon. j. Il. O'lIara wasrenominated for con-
gress yesterday by acclamation by the Sec
ond district convention
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Virginia. a............. 0 0 9 o i 5
Earned runs-washington, g. Virginia. L. Two
base hits-Fennelly, Kiley, 2. Three base hits
Virginia., 3. First base on bals-by Barr, 2. First
base on errors-Washington 8; Virginia, 0. Struck
Out-by Barr, 3; by Dugan 5. Passed balls.
Dugan, 8. Bases for hitting batsmar-by Dugan. l.
Time of game, hours aud 10 minutes Umpire
Trumbull.
The championship games will commence
on Thursday with the Brooklyns The Wash
ingtons will present the same nine as yester-
day, with the exception of Hamill as pitcher
nANiEl E1eEwIIERr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-30

Tho house district committee yesterday
considered the bill transferring to the court
of claims the large number Of claims on con-
tracts made with the late board of public
works. A number Of lawyers, representing
the contractors, were present and delivered
arguments Tho matter was taken under
advisement and report upon it will be made
mt an early day,
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The Boston Hoys In NIexics.

CRY OF MEXICO, May 10-The Mexican
Central party visited the Jockey club house
to-day. This afternoon concert was CIV
en- In the plaza in their honor. A banquet
was given by the city government this
evening celebrating the completion OF roll
way. Presidents NlCssrson wss enable 10
attend.
CRY OF MEXICO, May 11.-Last night o
banquet was given by the city council to
the directors OF the Mexicsn Central rail-
way, presided over by Guillemo Vale,
president Of the council, who congratulated
the country on the completion OF tho road.
President Nickerson was absent
on account of Illness, but
his speech in Spanish and Ennlish was
read. A member OF the party from Bos.
ton In the name OF hi5 companions pro-
posed toast to Portirio Diaz, who. like
Washington, is the first in the hearts OF his
countrymen. Diaz feelingly replied, avow-
ment was the greatest ii was possible for
any man in any language TO confer, because
comparison was made with one who was not
only the most eminent American citizen,
but taken all In all, was the greatest man
the world ever saw. He spoke OF his friend.
ship for Americans, and compared
it In extent to the compliment
paid to him. He considered that
one of the greatest acts OF his lifo was the
signing of the Mexican Central railroad
conc rssiop, and the completion of the road
had vndicated his Judgment. Ex Gov.
ernor Price and others spoke.
1t is rumored that Fernandez, the new
minister TO France, left here last night,
and will pass through Kansas CITY and
Chicago to New York.
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The golored HIethoIists.

BALTIxoRE, May l0-In this African
tbodisJ- Episcopal conferences, Rev. H..
A Hubbard ~ Kansas, IN spessing Of he
disrespect shown the bishops OF the church
in their decisions, said the disrespecs was
too common to them all through the
take IL by the throat ard choke It to death.
Bishop Dickersrn snpounced that four
churches In Charleston, South Carolina, had
rebelled and Withdrawn from the confer
ence II Is unders ood the churches Withdrew
under the leadership OF Rev. W, p. John-
son, who was suspendea. A bishop and
three delegates from this conferences go TO
Charleston TO bring the churches back into
conference. The Blair national eduostional
bill was under consideration for considera-
bic time. A committee will probably be
sent TO Washing on to exert influence that
the bill ba amended TO protect more strongly
the interests of the colored man.
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audience gathered 10 front Of the Dssoh ho-
tel and witnessed the 81. Louis ARTILLERY
company give On txhibiuon OF
It's proficiency with the 0atling
gun. ine target was barrel snoh- "a,
perhaps. n hall mile out. After afew turns
OF tne crank, the gunner speedily obtained
accurate range, and the bullets raintd
down upon the target, soon de,troy Ing u,
This, con idering ihe heavy swell Of the
sea. was considered an unusual test both
10 the gun aud gunner, TIE Balm zouaves
give an sIhIbition d,ili at
ing. The Mobile Rifles, Tredwsys and
Columbus Gu rds did not dr'll, but 'reni
the day Visiting nnd eft for home this even
log, highly pleased vito their sojourn a,
Houston and the lslsrd city. The 81.
Louis troops nre guests OF the Galveston
Guards aud various cltiz ms until Tuesday
oyeuing, when they also denart. N1twith
standing he many thousands on people
who spent the day at 'he various gardens
aud parks, viewing the sights ahd Ioying
tho music no disorders OF any character
have been reported.
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CROP STATISTICS.


WASHINGTON, May 10 0-[Prsss 1.-The re-
turns OF the department ci agriculture for
May, make the wheat prospect nearly as
favorable as in April. Then the gsnsral nv.
erags was within o per cent. OF the standard
oi full condition. This May average is oi'
1t was SO 1-2 In 1888 Barring changes IN
the future, the winter wheat ,.proauc. wili
ismperature OF April has been
lower tnan usual. and low lying
lands have been saturated with mois ure,
rotarding growth. In well.drsined whest
soils everywhere there In u vigorous AND
healthy growth. A few reports OF injury
BY the fly havs been received, but the ae-
gfegate loss from insect ravages will be
Trivial. The winter wheat Of New England
10 scarcely appreciable In quantity. lts
condition 10 quito uniformly high. The
middle and eouthern states make averages
ysnp,Dg from 90 to 100. Tho
Ohio basin makes less favorable
sh wing with little difference in states.
On toe north side OF the river the states OF
large production make the following aver
ape, 100 representing not an average condi-
ton but full s'snf, healthy nlants and me-
dium growth; Neg York, OF; P.nnsylva-
ria. 0S, Kent ,cky, 90; Ohio, 80; Michigan,
IS: indinna. s5; Illinois 81; Missouri o.:
Kappas, 1O3; california, 95. fhe seeding OF
spring wheat is nearly finished.
In Minnesota ~ Hhb ptou uc-
isv.d bv heavy rains. and low
Temperature In Dakota, and is not yet
completed. Returns are 10 be made on the
lat OF June. Rye promises Us we'll as wheat:
The general average Is 90. 1t 10 several
uoinis higher than wheat in principal
states west. The general average for bar.
Law is lOl. This - 100 in New York and
100 In Pennsylvania 0S In Michigan ana
I03 In California. Meadows aud pattures
are generally promising though failirg to
come up TO the standard
o Of healthy growth ard unim
haired condition. Spring powirg is
little delayed BY low Temperature, end ex-
oessiyo moisture In undrained soil aud te.
nscious soils. Cotton planting has been
DELAYED every where by low Temperature IN
April-in some Virginia counties not
planted on the 1st OF Nav aud v~ry u tle
Carolina. The proportion planted May l OF
the proposed area IL reported as follows:
North Caroiina, as per cent: souih Car
olina. co; Georgia, So; Florida, %; Ala
bama. rs; Mississippi, 70: Lou aans; a:
Texas, so; Kansas, 70; Tennessee: o. The
acreage will be reported the lsl of June.