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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

Of Paris: Fellow Of the American
Ceosrsnh;cal Society. &C.. &c. IL
lustssfed with Fifty Prototypes Sc
lected by GEORGE HERBEET WAT
SON. Philadelphia j. y. Lippin-
colt Company. 1886. Price %.
A magnificent book on subject that
Is always new and always interesting.
Old Age governed by Youth is the
speetacle presented in the relations Of
| England and India; because compared
with India, England, old as she IS,
| is comparatively young.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON q Co.
The Fan Of Constantinople Being
he Story of The Fourth Crusade.
By EDWIN PEARS, LII. b., Barris-
tor at Law, late President Of the Eu-
ropean Bar at Constantinople. aud
Knight Of the Greek Order Of The
Saviour. New York HARPER q
BROTHERS.
This, too, is an interesting volume,
printed in fine style. Read Ivanhoe
and some others Of Sir WALTER
ScoTT's novels, and you will desire TO
read all books that throw light on the
cause, the history, and the consequences
of the Crusades.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON q Co.
Whae Heather. A Novel. BY WILL
LIAM BLACK, author OF 4" judith
Shakespeare, Macleod Of Dare"
&C., &c. New York: HARPER &
BROTHERS. 1886.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Dancing and its Relations TO Educa-
ti0n and Social Life. With a new
Method Of instruction, including a
Complete Guide to the Cotillon Ger
mani, with $50 Figures. By ALLEN
DoDwoRTH. illustrated. New
York: HARPER & BROTHERS.
1885.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Pepper and Salt or, Seasoning for
Young Folk. Prepared by HOWARD
PYLE. New York: HARPER &
BROTHERS. 1856.
The very book your children are
clamoring for.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
The Unforeseen. A Novel. BY AL
ICE 0'HANLoY, &C., &c. New
York: HARPER & BROTHERS.
1885. Price, in paper, 90 cents.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Susetfe. A Novel. BINARY SPEAR
TIERNAN, &C., &c. New York /:
HENRY Holt & Co. 1885. Price,
81.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Evolution and Religion. By HENRY
WARD BEECHER. New York /:
FoRDs, HOWARD & HUBERT.
Price, so cents.
Mr.. BEECHER is an able man and a
great preacher-of his own theories.
But he knows little about evolution. {"
We have heard him lecture upon the
subject, and we have read good deal
Of the contents of this book, and have
not heard or read word or a line that
entities Mr.. BEECHER to be classed
with SPENCER, or DARWIN, or TYN-
DALI, or any other great scientist.
lie would do better to "stick to his
text"
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
HyperGstheSid. A Novel. BY MARY
CRUGER. 400 pages. Cloth, 81.
New York FoRDs, HOWARD &
HUBERT.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Bryant and HIS Friends. Some Remi-
niscences of the knickerbocker Wri-
tiers. BY JAMES GRANT WILSON.
illustrated with steel portraits Of
Bryant, Paulding, and Halleck; and
manuscript .fac-SimileS of Bryant,
Irving, Dana, Drake, Willis, Poe,
Bayard Taylor, John Howard Payne,
George P. Morris, and Alfred B..
Street. 444 pages. l6mo. Cloth,
bevelled boards, gilt top, 50. New
York FoRDs, HOWARD & Hull
BERT.
The title bespeaks the merits Of the
book.
L. rn1o IL NNucnr InIINCnON & 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

The Philadelphia Inquirer says ;
1--WE notice lingering doubt in con-
temporary journalism as to whether
FITzHUGH LEE or his saddle was
elected in Virginia" But none can
doubt that he has put curb upon vir-
pinia Republicanism.
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AItE1AfsEs.

LUCK-HARVEY. 80 Married. ~ Gra.e.
Street Preshy terlan church, OctObrr2stl 1g
Rev. Charles II. Read u. d., assisted ny Rev
W. r. Hatcher. ID. D., WILLIAM " lt'rn.
Of Richmond. to FLORENCE v. HARVEY
daughter Of J. j. Harvey. OF Henr.co cau..
~.
FARRA R-CRU Mp. Married. ~ fher..
eeuce OF &. IA. Hasker, October 29th. a. p 10
Z. NJ. by the Rev. IA. &. Cheatham ST. n
w. FARRAR to Miss LOUISE y. CRcNp
WEIsIGER-HARDY. Married. AZ t-s
residence OF the brides parents M i.uneu.
burg county, Va. November 3 i~eT 10 4
o'clock r. NJ. by the Rev. DR.. Paul WHITE.
head. CHARMS WElSIGER 10 Miss Ill.-
LIAM J.. HARDY, No cards
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

Some one evoluted HENRY WARD
BEEcHER's gold watch out Of his
pocket, and now the Reverend HENRY
doubtless thinks that man is descending
from a higher to lower order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

1.-THE truth Of the business is that
nobody in the South cares for what such
men as Rev. EDWARD EVERETT HALE
thinks" The truth Of the business is
that Mr.. HALE's recent utterances
would seem to indicate that he had
stopped thinking altogether.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

The Ohio State Journal radical Re-
publican) says: "The political situa-
ton is practically the same now as one
year ago." Do you always come down
the steps after that fashion?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
LECTURE.

REV. ii. NJ. WHARTON, OF
III BALTIMORE. viii deliver LECTURE
NIGHT, November 9th. at O'clock for
the benefit OF the new Mission chapel. cor
ner Twenty-eighth aud X streets. subject,
"0DDS AND ENDS Tickets. 25c.
no STU, rh, Sa&Su4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

1t is amusing to observe the efforts of
the Providence Journal to repress a
twenty-four-inch smile over the defeat
Of MALONE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

"Russia has erased from her army
list the name Of Prince ALEXANDER
of Bulgaria. That probably means
that ALEC is to 60 up higher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

"Senater SHERMAN is right" ex-
claims an organ. Mistake. Senator
SHERMAN is left.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

"JosH BILLINGS bad spelling
netted him s03,O00." JACK LOGAN
may be millionaire yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
THEATRE.
rVUE pOLITE ART OF DANC. :,

l. ING.--Madam L. LOUIS has OPEN ~
ed her classes az Monticello Hall FORT Il.
reception ofpupils TUESDAY nh RS --'<s
DAY aud SAfU RDAI AFTERNOONS at
81 Ocl0ck. New College LAucers Just out.
Plain waltzes taught In i've lessons. The GER
man and fifty fancy dances viii DO intro
duced. Childrea taken four years Old.
For particulars call At the Academy or adj
dress through post-office l0O4 east Marshal
street or SO7 east Broad stleet.
az l4-im
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RI BROAp.sTREET METHODIST

CHUR RICH corner Broad and Tenth streets.
This church, which has been closed for
several months past. will be reOpened for
service at IL o'clock. The repairs have all
been completed, and It IS now one OF the
most attractive and commodlous churches
IN the city Rev. A. c. BLEDsoE. the pastor.
will preach the opening sermon a. IL
o'clock A. NJ. and Rev. W. T.. EDWA sDS, }.
D.. will preach AZ 7:45 z. ". These sa.vioes
will be highly interesting and some special
and appropriate music has been provided
for the occasion. The public are cordially
invited to attend. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

BkG" THE REGULAR QUARTER
LY MEETING or THE CHRISTIAN SUM-
DAY-sCHOOL ASSOCIATION az RICH
MOND will he held in the Seyenth-Street
Christian church THIS Sunday EVENING
at $50 O'Clock. The public are cordially in
vited. Interesting ADDRESSES Will be deliver
ed w. j. KIMBRoCGH, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
MORE CONGRATULATIONS.

TeIerrams 90 Governor. Elect Lee from all
Quarters.
Alexandra Gazette
In addition to the congratulatory
dispatches received by General Lee
since the election published in the Ga
zette. we subioin from among hundreds
Of a like purport the following
PORTSMOUTH,, VA, Nov. Sd.
Gorernor Ftzhugh Lee:
We congratulate you on your glori-
Gus victory. Answer quick.
REGAIN and KELLY, Irishmen.
To which General Lee sent answer as
follows:
To Regdn and Kelly, Portsmouth, Va. !:
Thanks for your telegram. Virginia
Democracy is proud of old Ports
mouth. FITZ LEE.
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SELMA, ALA, Nov. 4th.

SELMA, ALA, NOV. 18th.
General Fitz Lee:
The Democracy of Alabama send you
greeting and congratulations on your
victory and the redemption of the mother
of States from Mahoneism.
n. II. K. DAWSON,
Chairman State Democratic Commit
tee.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 4th.
Gorernor-elect Fitzhugh Lee:
We congratulate and welcome you
into the brotherhood of Democratic
Governors. SLOVENIAN,
Governor Of California.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

OMAHA, NEB., Nov. 4, 1885.
To FtEhugh Lee
God bless the mother State and her
noble son. Heartfelt congratulation to
the Governor-elect OF Virginia.
GEORGE l.. MILLER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

Old newspapers for sale at the Dis
patch counting-room at Is cents per
hundred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

MASONIC N0TICE.-The a
WI members OF LOGE FRAN N
CAISE, No. 80, are requested 20 at
tend q stated communication OF their
Lodge at ST. Adams Hall on MONDAY
EVENING, November 9th. at o'clock.
Members OF sister lodges are fraternally
invited TO attend.
BY order Of the Worshipful Master.
WILLIAM LONENSfEIN,
no site Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

b. SEVENTH STREET CHRIS
TIAN CHURCHILL A. NJ. Rev. ROBERT
Y. HENLEY; at 8 p. NJ, Rev. l. j. SrENcER.
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New YORK, Nov. 4, 1885,

NEW YORK, Nov. !, 1850.
To General +. Lee. AleraHdria, Va
A thousand congratulations to you
and to the grand Old Dominion, re-
deemed and regenerated. CeSsaHte
PdUdde. EGBERT l.. NIELE,
Member Congress New York city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
BRIEF COMMENT.

If misery loves company SHERMAN
and BLAINE should become recon-
ciled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
NEW YORK, November 4th.

NEW YORK, November 4th.
To General FRz Lee =:
Thank God no more Mahoneism and
no more bloody shirt this side of the
Ohio river. New York's victory means
peace and prosperity.
W. f. OWENS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

ORDER OF THE GOLDEN CHAIN.
~ The members OF ANCHOR LODGE,
No. 8, o. G.. c., will attend a stated meeting
in ConcoTdia Hall, 402 east Broad street.
on MONDAY EVENING November o.
1855, ut IA O'Clock. A full attendance is
desired.
Members OF sister lodges are Invited to be
present
BY order Of the Commander.
os-It r. =. DENNY, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

HELENA, Mon, November It'll.
To Governor Fitzhugh Lee, Alexandria !:
Your old opponents and your old
soldiers congratulate you warmly. God
bless old Virginia.
MARTIN MAGINNIs,
SHERLEY {. AsHBY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
~ executed Ut the DISPATCH PRINT,
IN0,H0Unx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

PENDLEToN, 0GN., Nov. 5, 1885.
To Fitzhugh Lee
Three cheers for our Fitz and old
Virginia. God bless her.
VIRGINIA Boys IN OREGON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
e. Second BApTLST CHuRcH

corner Main and Sixth streets)-Rey. VIII
LIAM W. LASpUM. ID. D., PASTOR Morning
service al II O'Clock. sermon by Rev. I. j..
SPENCER. Evening service al 8 clock. Ser
mon hy The pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Nov. 9Th.
To General Fitzhugh Lee:
The Democracy of Missouri congratu-
lates the Democracy Of old Virginia on
their great victory. " Peace hath her
victories no less renowned than war;"
| send you a hearty greeting. If pos
sible, will be present at your inaugu-
raj. JOHN S. MARMADUKE,
Governor Of Missouri.
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SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 4th.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 4th.
Gorernor-elect Ftzhugh Lee:
We congratulate you most cordially.
GEORGE b. COSBY,
Adjutant- General;
II. F. WILEY,
Suryeyor-General
j. p. DUNN,
Comptroller.
HENDERSON, KY, Nov. 4th.
General Fitz Lee:
Your splendid victory makes us
happy household to-day.
X. S. BARRETT.
WINCHESTER, KY, Nov. 4th.
General Fitz Lee:
The MucketOniap Club join me in
hearty congratulations.
Il. F. CURTIS.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 4th.
General Fitzhugh Lee
Accept my hearty congratulations.
Your victory is an endorsement Of
honest government.
JOSEPH F. TOBIAS.
GALVESTON, Ten, Nov. 4th.
General Fitzhugh Lee;
congratulate you on your success.
JAMES A. DUCKwORTH.
HIAwATHA, KAN, Nov. 4th.
General Fitzhugh Lee:
The Democracy Of Kansas send you
greeting in your splendid victory over
Wise and Malone. f. BIERER.
BRUNSWICK, Ga, Nov. 4, 1885.
To General Fitz Lee:
Have watched your campaign with in
tense interest. Three cheers from your
Georgia boys.
j, n. NIGHTINGALE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

Democratic majority on Joint ballot. 90
Additional Returns.
BUCHANAN, WISE, AND DICKINSON.
Observation-Disclosures State ticket,
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GENERAL FITZ LEES VISIT.

For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Evening star., 1885-11-20
AaAirs i'm west washinxton.

Two WEDDINGs-Mf. VIM. b. Beck, q popu.
lar you. gentleman Of Georgetown, and Miss
Kate Myers were married last evening at the
residence Of the groom, on S5th street, by the
Rev. G. G. Grtf1ths. The bride was attended by
Miss Ruth Cherry, and her brother. Mr.. John
Cherry, was best man. A reception was held
after the ceremony.->Albert Heitmuller, of Lit
tie Falls, N.Y., with Beckwith e. Quackenbush,
contractors, was married to Miss Annie Mans
field, of this place, last night, by Rev. L. II.
Snyder, pastor Of the Lutheran church, at the
corner Of Goth and g streets. After the cere-
mony Q reception was held at their new resi-
dence, on SD street.
La Observation-Disclosures spacious ballroom
in Forrest Hall, on SAD street. was the scene OF
there" was given for the benefit Of the new
executed by forty well young ladies nm
der the infringement Of Miss Dorsey, and they
afterwards assisted at their respective tables.
It was estimated that about 900 persons were
present
GRAIn Rscrrra.-Canal boat Samuel Jarboe
arrived with 1850 bushels Of wheat and $50
bushels Of corn for ]. q. and j. n. Waters
Wheat sold on 'changc at 00ab cents Q bushel,
and corn ct IS cents bushel
9EARGRA1URE AND CoNDIT1oN or WATIR
At Z A. N.-0reat Falls, temperature, 48: CON
eitiou, 81. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
60s condition at north connection, a. south
connection, 16. Distributing reservoir, tenn
peratur0, -; condition at infiuent entehouse,
~: condition at e11uent eatehouse. 10. High
Hdes in III rivee to-day a$ 6:16 = n. ard
Evening star., 1885-11-20

Th0 New Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. SMITH ENTERS UPON HIS NEW DUTIES AT
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT - Mr.. FAIR
CHILD's D1SAGREEABLE EXPERIENCE.
Mr.. William E. Smith, the new Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, took charge Of his
desk to-day. In the division of work for the
department 1t falls to his lot to take general
s%Pe'rvisMiGn 's Mn cdr Of the appointment division
taken nom him on account OF his want OF SYM
pathy with the democratic party. As he was
republican the democratic oice-seekers did
Fairchild declined TO assume the duties as they
were very olStAStfnl to him. and all the annoy.
ance OF the Offices devolved upon the
Secretary, VINO was relieved only by the
had but two days experience with matters OF
appointments, and that disgusted him so with
the duties that he can't bear to have the mat
ter ment,onea 70 him. It became his duty on
whom grave charges had been filed. After the
deed was done the friends OF the two dismissed
employees besieged him, declaring that he had
made great mistake; that the ladies had been
greatly injured, and ought to be reinstated at
once. They worked upon his feelings SO that
he was overwhelmed with the thought Of what
ne nao 0one. ana At once ordered that they be
case were brought to him, and II appeared that
the charges against them, which were well es-
tanlsaea, ~ were even graver than at nrst ap-
peareG, one was forced to repent OF his tender
hearte0ncae, ana again order their dismissal.
After this he would have nothing more to do
with appointments, and Secretary Manning
Mr.. Smith win relieve the Secretary OF this
duty, and Mr.. Albright IL back In the appoint
mens DIVISION 70 assist Mr.. HigHins. Az there
are nos many appointments now to be made IN
t2e oepe,sment r MT Smiths attention VIII De
OF the present force and getting them down 70
business methods.
Evening star., 1885-11-20
MAKE A NorE Or IT,
IF YOU HAVE BOYS 1T WILL PAY YOU.

WE ARE DAILY SELLING MORE BOYS AND
C41LDREN'S CLOTHING THAN ANY HOUSE
IN WASHINGTON. THE QUESTION ARISES,
WHY Is THIS? WE WILL TELL you. SIM
PLY BECAUSE WE SELL BETTER GOODS FOR
LESS MONEY THAN HAS EVER BEFORE
BEEN OFFERED IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA. WE CANNOT EXPECT YOU To TAKE
OUR STATEMENT ALONE. BUT WE REFER
YOU TO THE HUNDREDS OF LADIES WHO
HAVE ALREADY PATRONIZED Us FOR THEIR
BOYS OUTFITS. WE ASK YOU TO USE YOUR
JUDGMENT IN YOUR OWN INTEREST. MAKE
INQUIRIES. LOOK AROUND, COMPARE GOODS
AND PRICES ELSEWHERE, THEN PAY Us A
VISIT OF INSPECTION, AND IF WE DO NOT
AGREEABLY SURPRISE YOU WE ARE MUCH
MISTAKEN. WE REPLENISH OUR STOCK AL
MOST EVERY OTHER DAY. THE SUPPLY IS
INEXHAUSTIBLE THE MATERIAL, CUT AND
FINISH ARE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER OF
EXCELLENCE THE PRICES ARE WAY DOWN,
DOWN; LOWER THAN YOU HAVE EVER SEEM
THEM OUR STOCK rs TOO LARGE 10 EMU
MERATE HERE, But FOR ANYTHING IN
The BOYS CLOTHING LINE. FROM A KNEE
PANTS TO AN ovERCOAT, VISIT
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY.
NV. CORNER 7TH AND sra
GALL BLUE sIGNa)
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Evening star., 1885-11-20

A HANDSOME AND RICHLY pREssEl WOMAN
FOUND pRowNEp AT cHIcAan

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 2o.-Last night A. r.
Mcclure, while making a call at a house on
Oak street, heard the appealing cries OF a
woman from the lake. He ran to he shore and
seeing her struggling I'm the water, summoned
the police. The patrol wagon soon arrived and.
with hook attached to n rope, got her out OF
the water. She was not tar from the pier. W hen
the furs she wore kept her from sinking. She
is handsome-looking, dark-compleNi Nioned
woman, about 30 years old, with black hair
She was finely and fashiouably dressed. The
body was removed TO the morgue. Mr.. Mcclure
says that on nearing the lake he n man
jump into buggy near the spot and hurriedly
drive away. This gave rise to the suspicion
that the woman had been foully dealt with, but
the arrival OF an officer who said he had met
two men leisurely driving In a buggy. who told
him they had heard a womans cries I'm the
lake at the foot OF Oak street. tends TO destroy
that suS picon. 1t Il believed the woman conn
mitted suicide. On one OF her fingers she wore
plain gold ring marked on the inside IF. W.
B.. TO NJ l. G H.
Evening star., 1885-11-20
Telegrams to The Star.
DRIVING BACK THE SERVIANS.
Enthusiasm Of the Bulgarians
A CLOUD OF GRASSHOPPERS.
AN EDITORS ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
EXECUTION IN MAINE TO-DAY.
THE TABLES TURNED.
The SefviAns Depressed by Their Re-
verses and the Bulgarians Enthusti.

The SeFvians Depressed by Their Re-
verses and the Bulgarians Enthusti.
astic.
LONDON, Nov. 2O-Dispatches received here
state that the Servians have become dispirited
over their recent reverses The Bulgarians on the
other hand. have been aroused to the highest
pitch OF enthusiasm by the example of Prince
Alexander and the victories gained under his
leadership. They have gradually driven back
the Servian advance line until the Bulgarians
forward line of fentrenchments is within a mile
OF Dragoman village. In the lighting yester.
day, the Servian loss was 500 men killed and
wounded. One Of Prince Alexander's aide-de-
camps was killed during the brunt OF yester-
days engagement.
VIENNA, Nov 2O-The Bulgarians yesterday
repulsed q Servian attack in the direction Of
Widdin.
SALoNIcA Nov 2O-Turkish troops and bat
teries of arti!leries are continually arriving
here and the authorities are maintaining the
greatest secrecy in regard to the numerical
strength OF the forces, the number OF guns ana
the eventual movements of the large army
being massed in this vicinity.
A Derelict General Dfsgraced.
TzARIBROD, Nov. 20.-Gen. Jovanovitch has
been tried by a court-martial and dismissed
from bis command for his failure TO execute the
order given him prior to the repulse before
Slivnitza.
A council of war is now discussing the situa-
ton of affairs at the front
Slivnitza to be Again Attacked.
BELGRADE, Nov. 20.-A Servian dispatch
from Tzaribrod says that the Servian repulse at
SuvnitZa Is attributed to the action of Gen. Jo-
vanOvitch, commander OF the Danube division,
who made several tactical mistakes and failed
to execute q certain Strategetic movement
-Four divisions OF Servians have now been
concentrated just beyond Dragoman, and Will
renew the attack on the Bulgarians defending
Slfvn vnitZa Gen. Topalovitch, commanding the
right wing OF the Servian army, is entrenched
within a lew hours march OF Sophia.
Evening star., 1885-11-20

ANOTHER PoLICEMAN's 20 PER CENT CASE
In the case Of Charles E.Creecy against Obediah
Kimmell, administrator of Chas. A. Kimmell,
dict for piaintiff for S8e was rendered In Cir
cult Court, No. /, Judge Cox, to-day. Kimmell
was formerly policeman, and Creecy claimed
per cent claim-S66, dfty per cent Of the
amount recovered-and the case was removed
fom Justice Walter on certiOrar. The defense
was that the agreement between the parties
expired with the death of Kimmell, and Creecy
could not recover. The court held that the
plaintiff was entitled to recover for services up
TO the time of the death of Kimmell. The jury
found q verdict for plaintiff Tor the amount
claimed. Mr.. n. 81. Miller, for the defendant,
gave notice Of motion for new trial. There
were 257 OF these cases. All are now settled
but one.
Evening star., 1885-11-20
CHANGES IN THE OFFICES.
Appointments OF COnsuls BY the Pres
ident, Etc.

The President made the following appoint.
ments to-day:
To be consuls of the United states-Preston
L. Bridgers, Of North Carolina, at Montevideo,
Uruguay; VIM. n. McArdle. Of Miss, at San
Juan del Norte, Nicaragua; Jos. w. Merriam
Chilli; Wm c. Emmett, OF New York, at srny yrna,
Turkey. Mr.. Emmet was formerly secretary Of
legation at Constantinople he was succeeded
day. E by e. a bssn
tary public for the District OF Columbia:
A pretty clean sweep has been made in the
try. since the 4th OF March. Only four out Of the
eighty-1ve collectors who served under Mr.. Ar
thur are now in ofhce.
$4,000 in the Pension oftice, was yesterday pro
moted chief clerk at $4,000, vice Abial w.
Fisher, appointed principal examiner; Other
follows: Jacob B. Peyton, Of the District OF Co
lumbia, promoted from 81 400 TO $1,000: Mrs.
Seoly e. NsE foek OF
to $1,000 Marcus A. Reno, OF illinois, appointed
VIM. P. Hiddleson. Of Washington Territory,
has been appointed o copyist at Ss2o In the
The resignation Of W. B. Green, chief of a
division of the Office of the controller of the
currency, has been accepted by Secretary Man.
ming.
Secretary Manning has appointed Edward p.
Adams to be surveyor for the first and second
lighthouse districts
The Secretary of the Treasury made the fol.
lowing appointments In the lighthouse service
yesterday: ]. r. Earechson to be keeper at Love
Point. Nd; TT. Hopkins to be assistant keeper
at the same station; Charles w. Roberts and
Lewis Italy to be assistant keepers at Dry Tor
tugas. Fla; George Buttars to be assistant at
Port Austin, Mich.
Mr.. J: A. johnson, of South Carolina, it is
said, will be appointed chief of the judiciary
division of the first controllers Office, vice Jas.
Aud, who died Wednesday night.
The following Virginia postmasters were ap-
pointed yesterday: II. F. Davis, Browns Cove,
Al6emsrle county; s. H. :Petrie, Chambers
nks,s sael,en Shanendaah county a. w. Reiinger & 81.
Star Tannery, Frederick county; Alvah Kase,
Stony Point, Albemarle county; James John
ston, Hardware, Albemare county; and ]. w.
Mumaw, yield, Frederick county.