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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-26


ARREST OF CHARLES SWEENEY AND FRANK
CALLAHAN FOR ALLEGED LARCENY OF $780,
Last night about IL o'clock Sergeant Heffner
and Officers Ellis and Weeden, OF the sixth pre-
cinct, arrested Charles Sweeney and Frank
Callahan on the charge of the larceny of 5000
from Milo Sweeney, who has store and resides
at the corner OF 14th and streets southeast
Last evening Mr.. Milo Sweeney, who is an old
man, had occasion to leave his store, his son
Charles and Callahan remaining there. On re-
entered and an old stocking, containing about
5000 in small silver money, had been carried
of, and that the two young men had left. Mr.
Sweeney reported his loss at once. Several
policemen went on a hunt for the young men,
and they were captured by the officers men,
toned about midnight in a house on 18th
change was found on them. Charles Sweeney
but a short time since completed a sentence Of
twelve months in Jail for assaults, and Gala
han, formerly letter carrier was convicted
some time ago for rObbing letters.
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TeuHsyfVRHI1 EFOHiDitIOniStS.
SPEECH BY ST. JOHN-NOMINATION FOR
STATE TREASURER.
Over 800 enthusiastic delegates attended the
prohibition state convention at Harrisburg, Pa,
yesterday. A. A. Stevens was temporary and
permanent chairman. EX-Gov. st. John was
warmly greeted when introduced. He made a
brief speech. The platform demands the pro-
hibition of the manufacture and sale of intoxi-
eating beverages; urges that no vote be cast tor
men who do not stand squarely on the prOhibi-
ton platform; Endorses the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union; favors civil service reform,
and condemns both the old parties for failing to
carry out the mandates of the Constitution
against discrimination in freight rates. MIR.
Barr Spangler, of Marietta, was nominated for
state treasurer almost by reclamation.
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Death of Ex.GOy, FentOn.

Ex-Gov. Reuben C. Fenton, of New York, died
suddenly yesterday afternoon, at jamestown,
N Y, while seated in his chair in the First Ma
tionai Bank, of which ne was president. 1t is
thought that death resulted from heart disease.
Gov. Fenton was born in Carroll, Chautauqua
county, N. Y, July 4, 1919, and was, conse-
passed in mercantile pursuits. In 1852 he was
elected to Congress, being reelected in 1856,
ratio Seymour for governor of New York, being
the candidate OF the republican party. In 1866
he was reelected governor, and in 1869 he was
elected United States Senator. He was chair
man of the United states commission at the
international military con ference, held in Paris
in 1873. He leaves very large estate to his
family, which consists of two daughters and
one son.
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Struck by lightning.
btFuCA ny LIRMtu1nSe
DAMAGE TO ST. AI.OYSrCS CHURCH AND 4
RESIDENCE on SUNDAY.

DAMAGE TO ST. AIOYSrCS CHURCH AND A
RESIDENCE on SUNDAY.
The house of Mrs. Flanagan, in rear of the car
stables on H street northeast, was struck by
lightning during the storm of Sunday. The
electric current entered the house at the caves
on the east side, passing downward and tearing
off the Notwithstanding for a width of three
feet clear to the ground. Mrs. Flanagan, who
was In the second story, was knocked down.
The lightning then passed to the rear Of the
house, into the kitchen, knocking down Mrs.
Flanagan, boy of ten years, and tearing off
the northwest corner Of the house. The dam
age is about 500. A house on the opposite
being torn out. The steeple of st. AIoysius
church was also struck. The clock was stopped
by the shock, and has not since been running
Worknen are to-day taking down the old iron
lightning rods on the church and putting up a
new copper rod.
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General Foreign New. nv Gable.


PARIS August 26.-Tbe remains OF Admiral
Courbet, which were brought home from the
east on the iron-clad Bayard, were landed at
Hyeres to-day. Mass had previously been Gel
ebrated on board the Rayard. The casket Was
covered with wreaths, and salvos Of artillery
were fired during the Decentralization OF the
body. The weather was brilliant, and the
scene was very impressive.
A BANQUET TO THE PARNELLITEs.
DUBLIN Aug. 26.-The Lord Mayor Of Dublin
will give a banquet at the Mansion House next
Tuesday to Mr.. Parnell and his Irish colleagues
in the house OF commons.
BISMARCK oBLIGES FRANCE.
PARIS, August 26.-The German flag which
was recently hoisted on French Island. on the
Victoria coast, In the south Pacific. has been
removed by order OF Prince Bismarck, NJ tho
request of France.
ORDERED TO DEMoBTIIzE.
LONDON, August 26-The British militia
which was called out at the time OF the Penjdeh
incident has been ordered 10 demobilize.
CoNFEssTNG THAT HE RoBBED THE BANK.
MELBOURNE, August 26.-One OF the clerks
OF the Federal Bank, which robbed OF
$4,000 on Monday, has confessed that he
committed the theft, and has enabled the bank
TO recover the money stolen.
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Chauxes of Cntholic R,snon.

telegram from Baltimore says: Following
fast on the news from Rome that Archbishop
Gibbons would be made cardinal in the COM
ing autumn comes the announcement that the
Right Rev. Thomas A. Becker, bishop of Will
mington, Del, will be transferred to the See OF
Savannah, made vacant by the elevation of
Bishop Gross to the Archbishopric OF Oregon,
a. ana that the Rev. John Foley, D. D.. pastor OF
the late Bishop Foley, of Chicago, will be the
successor OF Bishop Becker at Wilmington.
bishop for the Savannah See, but he declined it.
he did not care to leave his agreeable passionate.
Ihere is talk of the appointment Of q cOadjutOr
70 Archbishop Gibbons, and it is more than
likely that DR.. Foley would be chosen in that
capacity.
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CHICAGO, August 26.-Late last night the
police arrested two men named Mulkowsky
and Phomming for the murder OF Mrs. Agnes
kledzeick, which occurred three days ago. The
woman was evidently murdered for money, the
tragedy occurring in the daytime, while she was
alone In the house. The crime was only discov.
cred after the return OF her husband. The two
men arrested were found TO have had I'm tibet
possession jewelry taken from the person Of thu
murdered woman
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A Trip ON a Buffet Car.

THE NEW PALACE ON WHEELS WHICH Is TO
RUN BETWEEN THIS CITY AND BOSTON.
Yesterday afternoon the new palace sleeping
buffet cal. Epirus, just finished by the Pullman
Palace Car company at their works, near Chi
cago, for service between Washington and Bos-
ton, carried to Baltimore and back party OF
newspaper men and others as guests of the Pull.
man company. An elegant lunch was served
en- route. q"
The car is notable for its finish and the conf
pleteness and richness of its appointments. 1t
is 65 feet 2 inches long, and has ten sections,
besides a drawing-rOOm and smoking ROOM
A very striking feature is the high-backed
seats with extra wide cushions and spring
edges. The drawing-room, which is very sumpt-
uOuSly decorated is arranged with novel
feature in the sliding cylinder top to the wash
stand, which can be opened and closed at will,
and when not in use as lavatOry il forms a
handsome cabinet. The arrangement of the
wash-stand at the gentlemen's end OF the car is
also changed from the usual plan. The car has
the usual buffet and electric bells at each berth
to call the porter.
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THE IMPERIAL MEETING.

TIC AUS0uC0 WeFu6WU R6WT6S60G8s
tive Not Regarded ~ Significant.
KREMsIER, August 26.-The car has aban-
doned the idea of going to Ginunden to visit the
Duke of Cumberland.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 26.-The Journal de
~. Peterstourg, commenting on the imperial con-
ference Mt h remsier, expresses the hope that IL
will result i'm strengthening the existing cor
dialty between Austria and Russia The alb
sence of Emperor William and Prince Bis
marck does not, the Journal says signify that
there is any slackening of cordiality among the
members of the triple alliance,
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Alleged IRREGULARITIES Discovered in
the Appraisers Office At Sam Fran.

the Appraisers Office At San Fran.
cisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, August 26.-The ap-
praisers office in this city, under its former ad-
ministration, will, il is said, be made the sub
ject of official investigation. 1t has been dis
covered that large quantities OF opium and
other valuble merchandise have been sy stemati-
entree to them. Many OF the charges are al
legged to be of the most serious character, and
include the differentiation of invoices. The
charges all date prior to the appointment of
the present incumbent. Mr.. Thomas Beck. Mr.
o. l.. Spaulding, a special officer sent here from
Washington to examine into the affairs of this
Office, has been for some time past busily en-
gagged in drumming up witnesses and preparing
"A report which he will place before a special
rive here from Washington next week 1t is
also intended that the latter shall specially in
vestigate the customs and Chinese certificate
business,
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BOOKS. &c.

SPECIAI. LOT OF BOOKS SLIGHTLY DAM
- aged at BAUMS Book Dept. 416 18th St n W.
These books include Macsuley History of England
vols. 81 per Red Line Poets ;5c per VOL: Poets
bound in sheep, 95c per vol; lot OF Books,
best authors, 21c per VOL another lot miscellaneous,
&c VOL and still another lot at Sc vol au2O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-26

THE SMOKE OF Poison OAK.-The Baltimore
San says; A most singular accident occurred
and gentlemen who were boarding at the Cliff
ton house. at Jessup's, ON the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, were poisoned by inhaling the
smoke from poison oak, which was being burned
with some brush. The wind carried the smoke
rom the brush TO where the party was sitting
In grove around the Clifton house, about q
quarter OF q mile nom where the brush was
being burned, and although no serious inconve-
nience was felt at the time, 1t was not long be-
blisters we're forming on their arms and necks,
indicating that they had been poisoned.
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Mr.. BradlauCh'o Manifesto.


HE URGES HIS CONSTITUENTS TO CONTINUE TO
RETURN HIM TO PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, August 26.-Mr. Bradlaugh has
issued g campaign manifesto to his constituency
in Northampton. In this he urges his majority
spite the refusals Of the house Of commons TO
permit him to take his seat until the commons
be shamed or compelled by popular feeling to
TO his constituents the example Of the voters OF
Middesex in continuing to return John Wilkes,
Notwithstanding his repeated expulsion by the
house, until the issue became q public question
and the commons were forced to submit to the
will Of the electors.
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The Population OF Dak osa.
GOV. PIERCE COMING To WASHINGTON WIT,
TuE RECENT CESStrS

rHE RECENT CENSUS.
CHICAGO, August 26-Gov Pierce ~ p.to,a
arrived yesterday, on his WAY To Washington
His trip Is made for the purpose OF fling the
census recently taken OF the territory M IA "A
very complete and Noluminous piece of work
The population in round numbers Is 4l3ooo
or which south Dakota claims 263 600. The
total number OF farms I'm the territory il 80 Ooo
varying i'm area from 5000 acres down, The
chief object OF the census Is 90 strengthen the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-26

SENATOR LOGAN THINKS CERTAIN Az
PoINTMKNr SHOULD he INvEsrIcATED.-A
dispatch from Alexandria Bay, N. Y, % the
New York lsen says that senator John A. Logan
ana his wife have arrived there and are staying
at @. r. Marsh's cottage. Senator Logan ex-
pressed himself exceedingly anxious that
the republicans of New York state should win
the night this fall He thought there was grow.
ing discrimination amongdemocratk with many
OF the blunden OF the administration, and COM
sidered that many OF the appointments recent
" made should be carefully Investigated before
true ct come western appointments, and he
presumed OF more.
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GREENFIELD, MASS, August 20.--In the su-
perior court to-day, Bemis, charged with incest
pleaded guilty I'm the case OF both daughters,
and was sentenced to twelve years In the state
prison
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From wall Street To-<u.x.

NEW YORK. August 26-The stock market
was irregular at the opening this morning as
compared with last evenings closing Quota
L. and Texas Pacific showing small advances,
and Northwestern and Lackawanna being un.
changed while the rest OF the active list were
from Il to b per cent lower. In the early deal.
ings there was an advance OF Il 20 IA per cent,
but this was soon followed by a general break
the rest OF the list losing the early advances.
The exceptions were in Western Union and
Erie, which were weak from the opening. To-
wards i O'Clock the market became dull and
about steady at the decline noted and at that
hour SO continues At fractions above the lowest
ngures. Total sales first hour, ~ 600 shares.
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PHILADELPHIA, August 26.-There is a run
today on the Spring Garden bank, at 18th and
Spring Garden streets, q state concern. The
bank has not been closed and all demands are
being met. The president Francis w. Ken
nedy, declares that the ruffis due to malicious
rumors, and that the institution is entirely
solvent. He says the surplus is about $50, 900.
The capital stock is S270, loo, aud the deposits
81 ,65O9 47.
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A BANQUET To THE PA


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, August 26.--A young
man named John Jones was stabbed to death
by 4. e. Kinks in Walker county, Ca yester-
day in O quarrel about a woman.
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A DEATH WHICH RECALLS THE SICKLES-KEY
TRAGEDY.-Mr. Allen B. Magruder died yester-
day at MS residence in Stephens City, Va. Mr.
brother OF the late Gen. Bankhead Magruder,
of the confederate service Before the war Mr.
Magruder practiced law in this city, being a
partner OF the Hon. Samuel Chiffon, member of
Congress from Virginia. While here Mr.. Ma
gruder was one of the counsel for the defense
in the famous case OF Gen. Daniel f. Sickles,
who shot Philip Barton Key. He leaves a wife
and two daughters, one of whom, Miss Julia
Magruder, has nude high reputation for
literary work.
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The DreadeA Q,holera-

MADRID, August 26.-Four thousand nine
hundred and siXty-nine new cases of cholera
and ,547 deaths from that disease were re
ported in all Of Spain yesterday.
ToULoN, August 26.-Only ten persons died
here from cholera yesterday,
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Q resolution for dnal adjournment next Satur-
day.
The Sultan gave audience yesterday to Min
ister Cox, and will give audience today to Sir
II. d Woln, the special British envoy.
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WITH GEN. SHERMAN As Presidential
Grant monument association was orRnnixed e
St. Louis Saturday, with Gen. w. T. sherman
g president. A resolution was adoptsd 20 raina
960y0O0 Tor monument
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MARYLAND RESIDENCE BURNED BY LIGHT
SSdNG.-Lightning yesterday set fire to the resi-
Gence, near Eliicott City, Md, of Mr.. Thomas
stanford, foreign agent or the Baltimore and
0nio railroad. The fire started on the roof, and
sne building, which was the finestin the county,
ano valued at $15. 600. was totally destroyed,
COgether with furniture valued at 81 900. There
was very little insurance on the property.
~. NO DUEL IN PROsPECT.-Mr. Alfred r. Conk-
nng scouts the idea OF his having challenged
Any one 70 fight duel. He Acknowledges,
however, that the remarks of the lieutenant OF
the Tue Y, ,. steamship Tennessee In reference to
zen. Grant angered him very much, and 9
ena aasercation, OF words only, occurred. All
eIueayofs 10 ascertain the name of the Ten
hessees ofdcer have 80 far proved futile.
a,al MnEE BANDITS KILLED By SoLDIERs.-A
olspatcn from Laredo, Texas, says that . COM
pany OF soldiers brought in ave bandits on Mon
I sasS, VINO were captured twelve miles south OF
s1 ~ alter desperate fight There were eight
Res tSrs when attacked but the soldiers
9usiy wounded. One Of the bandits slain was
:. sa, M varria who was only ID years old, but
- ssl4 20 nave killed six persons In his career
or q robbery; he was = brother Of Caledonia
1Snc sN who was hanged ct Laredo on the
1Ath instant for murder. 60
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French police surreon Of Philadelphia. I'm COM
pany with Dr. I. 81. Taylor, a this place, vie.
tied Plymouth yestsrnay sos re PURGE q
demic. Dr. e. O. Shakespeare, IN conjunction
with the above physicianA vtn prepare IN ex-
haustave treaSise On the epidemic, 10 be pub
liahed By IT, state board 81 health.
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"THH GorDrs 60 EAGLE C1o 9TH 9

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SPECIAL NOTICES.

TENs. BUILDERS CARPENTERS BRICK
in the Church Of the Covenant. on Street near Con-
Ton TREsTLE MANuFArTTRfN Ge CO., so4 i sai
scaffoldins and trestling made to order. au26-5ls
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A Tbh Au tSTnAhGE B EEhh Ep IF "
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An stocks and bonds listed on the New York and
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District OF Columbia bonds Of all denominations on
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Dowling's Auction Rooms 100 Penna ave
Beautiful Building Lot on 3lst ST., West Washing
and on libeIal terms ie2:-Sm
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Always in stock large assortment of Gas Fixtures,
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400 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. ,yl
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CHARGED WITH THREATENING A WIDOW
Zemis +. Wilbur, q atent attorney. was in the
Police Court this morning, charged with threat
ening Mrs. Owen Thomas, a widow, who resides
on 23d street, near Pennsylvania avenue, where
Wilbur also resides. A plea OF guilty was
entered, and he was released on his personal
recogntZance. The policemen state that Wilbur
went home yesterday afternoon, and q few
minutes afterwards a gentleman went to the
bur while intoxicated, had broken into a lady's
room and chased her out with a razor and
pistol. Lieut.. Guy and Officer Kendall went to
the house and took Wilbur, bare-headed and
bare-fOOted, to the stationhouse, and locked
him up. A pistol was taken from him at the
statlOnhouSe, and q razor was found in his room.
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lust DUBLISHED.
Another RACKET.

ANorHER RACKET
AT THIS TIME OF YEAR MANY GEN
TLEMEN WANT A MEDIUM WEIGHT,
LOw-PRICED SUIT OF CLOTHES, OR
PAIR OF TROUSERS TO WEAR, SAY.
UNTIL DECEMBER
To SUPPLY THIS DEMAND WE HAVE,
BYASPECIAL EFFORT, SECURED Anew
STYLES OF GOOD ALL-wOOL SUITS.
WHICH WE PLACE UPON OUR TABLES
TO-DAY (FRIDAY)
WE MENTION AS SPECIAL BARGAINS:
BLACK DIAGONAL CHEvIOT SUITS AT
$3.50
MIXED CASHMERE SUITS $40, !sl25O,
AND $3.50.
TROUSERS, $3.50 TO $3.50.
REMEMBER THAT THESE ARE ALL
NEW GOODS, FRESH, FASHIONABLE IN
CUT. AND EVERY GARMENT ALLwOOL.
Z. B BARNUM & Co.
au21 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk of the court to VIM.
Henry johnson, of Alexandria, Va, and Eliza
| +. Brown; James A. Beattie and Ellen Maubry;
shall and Mary Pitcher: DR.. ). c. Everett and
Nellie G. Martin, both of Nelson county, Va
John Humphrey and Rebecca Owens; Fred.
Thomas and Mary Davis
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The Boat Races ot Geneya,

people who have come to wstness fSe boat yses
The weather is beautiful and gentle north
west wind prevails which scarcely rufiies the
water at this end Of the lake. The trial heats
take place this afternoon at4 and s o'clock.
There will be five contestants In one heat and
four in the other. Hanlan il the favorite for
FIRST money and Gaudaur for second.
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THE EVENING STAR served to subscribers I'm the
CITY by carriers their account at 10 cents
week or 44c per month. Copies at the counter 2
cents each By mail-postage prepaid-SO cents .
month: one wear, So six months, So
Entered at the Post Office al Washington. ID. c.
pecond-cass mali matter.
THE WEEKLY STAR-pubished on Friday-S1
year, postage prepaid six months. so cents.
ke- All mail subscriptions must paid ia advances
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on application
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Mr.. CANNON, controller of the currency, has
returned to Washington and resumed his du'
ties at the Treasury department to-day. Deputy
OF absence
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RocheSOrt continues his attacks upon the
British embassy and army.