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'rhe CLARK InycstieatfOn.

There was no session OF the Clark investiga-
ton to-day, as the witness, Mr.. Frank I. Brown
ing. whom the defense intended to examine as
to the relations of Architect Clark to Samuel
strong's suit against the District was not pre-
sent. The complainants have dropped the
charges made against Mr.. Clark in reference to
front of the Capitol because 1t has been proved
during the Investigation that he was not respon.
sible for the work.
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AUCTION SALES.
cANsON BROS, Auctloneers.

nUNCANSON BROS, AuctIoneers.
FIFTEEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FRONT.
ING ON NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE,
TWENTY-SECOND STREET AND NJ STREET
NORTH.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JULY NINTH,
1t SIX O'CLOCK we will sell in front of the premises
ORIGINAL LOTS AND 3, In SQUARE II.
which have been subdivided into 10 fine Building Lots
fronting l.. New Hampshire avenue and 22d street.
each 20 feet ON New Hampshire avenue.
~ I'D street northwest
These lots have the advantage of parking all
sides and are located IN the rapidly improving section
of the north west
Terms: One-third cash: balance In one and two
years. notes tn bear interest payable semi-annually
and to be secured by deed of trust. all cash, at
option Of purchaser. A deposit of 500 required on
each lot sold. COnveyancing at purchasers
cost Terms to be complied with I'm seven days other
wise resale at risk and cost of defulting purchaser
after five days public notice of such resale in some
newspaper published In Washington, ID. Z.
9th and ID streets northwest jy5-d
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NEWLY RICH, But TIRED OF LIFE.-Nathan
iel ingalls,, jr., OF Lynn, Mass, who had re.
Gently been beaueathed property worth 5000
by his adopted father, told his mother a few
days ago that he was tired Of life and must die
Going TO a barn near his home ingalls, put O
bullet through his heart. He is thought to have
been insane. He was unmarried and thirty.
nine years old.
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Skating Rink ElOpement.
GIRL OF FIFTEEN PURLoINS THE FAMILY
JEWELS AND ESSAYS MATRIMoNY.


JEWELS AND ESSAYS MATRIMoNY.
A telegram to the New York Herald from Bos.
ton, July 1, says:-Ida Munger is a plump and
pretty girl of fifteen. She is the adopted daugh-
ter of Mrs Josie Munger. OF Dale street, Boston
Highlands. For the past few months she has
been a frequent visitor to the Highland skating
rink. She soon became q very graceful skater,
frequented the rink. One was especially atten-
tive, and received much notice from her in re-
turn. 1t is supposed that after they began to
the idea OF clipping. The only drawback was
the lack of funds. Ida, after thinking the mat
cash. Monday night she secretly packed up
5000 worth ofjewelry and clothing belonging
to her foster mother and Joined her admirer.
There is no clue TO their whereabouts, although
diligent search is being made. The police were
not notified until late this afternoon.
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New YORK, July 3.-The Post, in its financial
article, says: Lake Shore was especially strong
upon vague rumors OF some sort of negotiations
in progress between the Pennsylvania and
take the South Pennsylvania of the hands Of
the Vanderbilt party, at the same time guaran-
teeing them some rate Of interest on their in.
vestment. The rumor also had the effect
to strengthen West Shore bonds. President
Roberts, of the Pennsylvania, while admitting
that he has met Mr.. Depew, president Of the
New York Central, lately, says that their talk
was only commonplace, and denies that there
are any negotiations in progress. He says the
trunk line situation Is as bad as 1t can be, and
with no prospect of improvement. There is,
however, believed to be some unusual buying Of
Lake Shore, though from what quarter and
upon what grounds Is not clear. latss5ioi slp97
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A Prayer for Ger
Prayer for Gen. Grant
TOUCHING LETTER FROM ONE WHO SURREy.
DERED AT APPoMArrox
Gen. Grant yesterday received . pleasing


letter from Virginia. Ii read thus:
"Gen. U. s Grant, Dear Sir: hope You will
allow one who when boy laid down his arms
at Appomattox and pledged allegiance to the
Union to express his warmest sympathy for
you In your sufierings. Dear general, have
watched your movements from the hour You
gave me my horse and sword and told me to
go home and assist in making a CROP I
nave been proud to see the nation do
You honor, and now, dear general, In
the hour Of your pain weep that so brave, so
magnanimous u soul must suffer as you do.
My prayer to God daily is that you may
De restored to perfect health, and be assured
that am not the only ex-confedarate who
sends his prayers daily TO the throne of grace
for the restoration OF the grandest. the nobleSt,
the bravest soldier and the purest statesman
who ever graced the annals Of history May
the God who overlooked you In battle and who
has brought you thus far. give you grace to meet
whatever he has in store for you. and may He
restore you to health is the fervent prayer Of
onSwho, at fifteen years of age. entered the
lists against you, and accepted the magnani-
nous terms you accorded US at Appomattox.
Rock Bridge Baths, Va, June 30th."
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The Gauia Shaken.

NEW YORK, July 3.-The steamship East
Anglia, which arrived to-day from the Mediter-
ranean, reports that on June %, latitude 400
50, longitude 500 32, she spoke and took let
tiers from the steamer Gallia, hence
for Liverpool, disabled, having broken
her third section shaft on the 23d. The Gallia
was in tow of the steamship River Avon, bound
for Seville. All were quite we'll and happy on
board, and expected to have repairs completed
by the 2Sth and proceed without assistance.
The weather was exceedingly fine,
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A Cheeky Request.
n
AHUSBAND WANTS HIS OWN WIFE DISCHARG
FOR HIS BENEFIT.

AHUSBAND WANTS HIS OWN WIFE DISCHARGED
FOR HIS BENEFIT.
A man called upon the head of one of the gov
eminent bureaus the other day and introduced
himself as the husband of one of the lady en-
ployes. He explained that he had just been
discharged from his position in another depart
ment and he attributed this mainly to the fact
that it was known that his wife was in govern
ment employ. He then went on to suggest that
his wife be discharged and her place be given to
him.
"The money is in the family, is it not?" asked
the official. "What difference does it make to
whom 1t is paid?"
yes" replied the visitor; 'but she don't give
me any money for myself"
|in Your wife provides bread and clothing for
you and the children, and she Is good wife, is
she not?" continued the official.
'Oh, yes; have no fault to find with her on
that account; but want to he the head of the
head"
1T occurs to me-" observed the official with
undisguised contempt, 'that If my wife was
supporting herself and the family that would
turn In and earn my own living"
but, can't earn my living" was the help
less response. 81 don't know how"
He then went on to urge that his request be
granted, but he was told that even if there was
no other objections to the transfer, it would be
contrary to law,
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shot Through the MthfN

PITTsBURo, July ga spee44AA1,dt6 fhe Pres
from Brookville says: WashingSph.. nhnkle, q
Jefferson county farmer, was shot Through the
heart last evening by Stephenson August Twill
linger. The murdered man had BEEN away from
home all day, and, returning lin W the
evening commenced abusing his Wife md
Twillinger. Having stones in his pocket he hit
Twllinger with one of them, and was about to
throw a second one when the young man drew
a revolver and shot him dead. Twillinser came
to town this morning and surrendered himself.
He has always borne good reputation, while
DunklaS character was bad.
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1884.
1850.
The C0mRfa.

SAANSAA SOCRT-Juuye SUIs
Yesterday, Duke agt. Harrigan; judgment on
stipulation. Johnson & Co. agt. Gibbs ct al !;
Judgment by default. johnson & Co. agt. Dam
lei ct al; same action. Kennedy agt. Williams
dict for plaintiff for S36 Hornbach agt. Koch
Ter; plaintiff called and suit dismissed Cum
ningnem agt. Thomson; plaintiff called and
sut 6ismisssd. spgrue agt Walker admins
Grator settleo; SchuetZen Park company agt.
Schmidt; verdict for plaintiff for $175. Rivers
a.; oSsteri verolct Tor plaintiff for $50:
Io-oay Johnston agt. Johnston ct al; order
Boarman;plaintiffc called and dismissed. Brown
agI w od; verdict for plaintiff 500. Gibbs
agt. Mahon.
aesteraay, Nichols ast. NIarsh E: p. Hill sub
StltuCeu as solicitor or complainant.
PROBATE COJRT-Judge Hagner
Io-day, estate of Michael Cation; letters of
a9mlnlstratlon issued to Mary Cation; bond
$l,OV0. Estate OF Horace Capron; remuneration
6y WIDOW OF requests, and acceptance of dover.
Estate of Joseph l.. Savage order that admins
traitor DO not sue on certain claims. Estate of
John John FraWley: administrators answer to G.
Barlow; order that administrator sell house
noid and Kitchen furniture to Kate B. Barlow.
R seate q George W. Riggs petition Of Stephen
tory returned and order OF sale. Estate of
Antoinette Beecher; letters Of administration
issued to II. Il. Moulton; bond $1,000. Estate
OF T. NJ: Reynolds; order Equalization. Estate
OF Charles Clarke; do Estate of c. ID. Gilmore;
answer Of Mary Gilmore to rule filed. Estate
filed. " OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Seoohu ACCOUNT
CRIMINAL COURT-Jildge Macarthur.
To-day, George Briscoe, assault on officer
Hogan; guilty, sentenced to one year in the
Albany. penitentiary. Michael Green, who
pleaded guilty ofthe same ofense, received a
the person, pleaded guilty and sentenced to 80
days in Jail. Henrietta t.. Carpenter murder:
jury discharged
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A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.-A post mortem in
the case of Miss Eliza Sage, found muir
dered Monday in the woods near Allegan,
Mich, shows an ovarian tumor weighing
12pounds. 1t is supposed she thought herself
| upon murdered her to escape exposure for him
self There is absolutely no clue to the muir
derer. The deceased was an old resident, and
of unsound mind. There were evidences of q
terrible struggle where the body was found.
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Defeating MONUMENTS AT GETTYSBURG.-
Members of the 9Sth Pennsylvania volunteers
and their friends yesterday dedicated monu-
ment of Q uincy granite In the rear of .W heat
nelai Gettysburg; "a; MI; Godfrey hseber,
row monuments will be dedicated by the 29th
Pennsylvania and the Doth Connecticut volun-
teerS.
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The following is a comparative statement
showing the increase Of building operationsbe-
tween the fiscal year ending June 80, 1SS4san
June 80, 1885:
Bailding permits issued and permits for Repairs.
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THE FIGHT AT OPUTo.-The following details
Of the fight between the Indians and Lieut.
Davis command at Oputo have reached Tomb
stone, Arizona. Davis surprised the Indian
teen women and children. In the attack two
bucks were killed and another wounded. The
women and children and wounded Indian were
made prisoners. The fourteen remaining bucks
escaped into the mountains, where it was found
impossible to overtake them. Lieut. Davis sent
Henry with Q detail Of six men In charge Of the
prisoners and three nlutinous Indian scouts 70
fan Bernardino ranch aud at the lame time
sent courier TO Fort Bowie asking Gen. Cfvok
nardino 70 relieve him. Henry had not arrived
Ct San Bernardino on Wednesday, and % b
feared that he was set upon by the bucks who
escaped into the mountains and maapaered
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From the City OF Mexico Two Republics.
The first Catholic Congress Of Mexico d to be
held In this city on December g. this year, with
the approval OF his holiness. Pope Leo XIII II
Is proposed 1t the same time TO renew the oath
OF patronage OF the Virgin OF Tepeyao on the
18th day Of the same month, the anniversary
Of her apparitton. The first oath OF patronage
was made In 1877, when the terrible plague
called by the Indians Matiaxahuatl decfmated
the Mexicans. PeOpleS om the most distant
states Of Mexico will " present ON both occa-
sions.
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Lady Churehtll's Picturesque Canvass.
GIRL GRADcArEs FROM OXFORD PIrrKp
AGAINST HER by THE LIBERALA
A cablegram nom London, July 2, says: The
most picturesque canvass for parliamentary
election that has been made In England
for . long timo is now in progress in the tiny
borough OF Woodstock over the ques-
ton whether Lord Randolph Churchill.
the new secretary for India. shall be re-
elected, or shall give way to Mr. Corrie Grant.
the young lawyer whom the liberals have sent
ladies' battle on both sides The campaign was
begun BY Lady Randolph Churchill, nee Miss
Jennie Jerome, last Saturday evening, by driv-
the picturesque old town with the skill and
grace to DC expected OF the daughter OF the
ioander Of Jerome park. The liberals quickly
own ground, and secured the services OF Misses
King and Adams, two lovely young graduates
only a few miles nom Woodstock. and
Oxonian influence Is strong In the lat
ter place. The delightful canvassing OF the
and the tories began to give way. Lady 'S Church.
nj lost none OF her courage and energy, but she
saw that something must be done 70 offset the
she summoned reinforcements. She Obtained
two charming lieutenants, Lady Evelyn and
Lady Edith Curzen, the young daughters Of the
Earl OF Howe and sent them forth TO dazzle the
eiectors. The latter are getting more and
sweeter Establishments than they ever dreamed
q before, and are in dilemma as TO which OF
their fair suftors to favor
MT Grant Is on the ground, and is working
night and day in his own interest. The lib
erals claim that they are already sure OF the
support Of q sweeping majority of the 1.os4
voters on the registry list The tories nervous
ano are implorfng Lord Randolph 10 show him
sen to the electors. Randy has thus tar proved
oOdurate, aud his inertness strengthens the
report that he has bargained with his wife that
she Is TO do all the work aud have all the glory
OF his campaign. The result will not make the
slightest difference to the new secretary, excep,
as matter OF sentiment, for il Is understood
That one Of the sitting members from strongly
conservative constituency Ia the city Of Lon
don Is all ready TO resign In Lord Randolph
favor, II need be, and will be rewarded with
tnat prefix OF Sir" which Is dear To the hear
OF every city magnate in England.
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THE COLOR LINE ON THE STEAMER SUE
Judge Bond, Of the United States circuit court,
in Baltimore, yesterday heard an appeal from
the district court in the case of Martha Stewart,
Winney Stewart, Mary NJ. johnson and hus.
band and Lucy Jones and husband against the
steamer Sue, In which Judge Morris, of the dis
colored people, $500 each as damages for being
denied the same accommodations on board the
Sue as were accorded white people travelling on
the same kind Of tickets. The colored women
were denied sleeping berths in the after cabin
of the steamer. Judge Bond reserves his de-
ciSiOn.
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=, HANLAN WINS A RACE AND WALKS ON THE
WATER:-The exhibition race between Han-
nesday was won by Hanlan by two lengths,
Lees boat having been accidentally smashed
Dy Inc cavlng In OF the wharf by which many
people Were thrown into the shallow water
After the race Hanlan gave an exhibition on
water with galvanized iron shoes OF his own
through deep snow.
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The Maryland branch Of the National Tenn
pofenee league has issued an address to the
people Of the state declaring the movement
non-sectartan and non-partisan.
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The AFGHAN FRONTIER QuEsrTov.-Iosd
Salisbury, In an interview with Baron de Stas.l,
offered TO resume the Afghan frontier negotiA-
ticns at the point where they were closed by
Earl Granville On the condition that the con-
venfon include Russian engagement 10 hold
the frontier as permanent limit. A commtsr
sion from the foreign Office will meet Russian
commission % settle the remaining details ~
the delimitation next week.
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The OHIO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nomi-
day. the Ohio prohibition cenventionS n"n.
mated Gideon Stewart, of Huron county, for
tnqge Of the Supreme court. John Dauner, OF
Canton, was named for state treasurer; Amos
Z. Cietingcr, Of Clinton county, for attorney
genera, and John Y. Neville, Of Hardin county,
for member Of the board OF public works. In
addition to the usual prohibition plank, q civil
service plank was inserted in the platform, but
the woman suffrage plank, usually In the plat
form, 1t was hard to adjust, and after q long
discussion It was thrown out
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Trouble 1t the National Encampmcut

Yesterday was the first "pay day" at the Ma
tional Encampment in Philadelphia. and the
attendance fell far short OF what had been ex-
pected. Only about 2, 500 people witnessed the
prize drills. As Col. Hitrich, of the ID Ohio,
who has been In command of the camp since
the beginning, left for Ocean Grove. y. j., Col.
Crump of the Kentucky state guards, was
therefore obliged to assume command. There
was serious disturbance at the encampment
last night, which has resulted In one of the Wis
iting officers being held to bail for assault with
intent to kill. Some Of the Kentucky troops
were amusing themselves tossing one of their
number in blanket A woman came along
and began making Jocular remarks, and, as
she seemed inclined to join In the fun, she was
pitched into the blanket and well shaken up.
When she escaped she complained to the POI
lice, and finally declared that Capt. Curtis, of
the indianapolis artillery was one OF her assail.
ants. This was undoubtedly a mistake and
when the police attempted to arrest Curtis he
drew his sword and his men gathered about 10
defend him. Finally, Capt. Curtis drove back
his own men and said he would submit to the
authority Of the police. He was taken TO the
guard-house and atterward held i'm 5000 bail on
the charge Of assault with intent to kill.
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THE JURY FAIL TO AGREE.

Yesterday afternoon, In the case Of Mrs. Hen.
rfetta Louisa Carpenter, on trial in the Criminal
Court for the murder of her husband, George
w. Carpenter, on December 25, 1883, several
witnesses were put on the stand in rebuttal,
and brief arguments were made by the counsel.
Judge Macarthur charged the jury, who re-
tired about 5 o'clock p. m.
This morning, on the court being convened,
the jury was notified that the court was in ses-
sion, and sent down word that it was impossi-
bic for them to agree.
The district attorney suggested that the court
MI. Mackey, Tor the prisoner, opposed the
motion.
the effect that in q plea of insanity the defense
were to make it out beyond . reasonable doubt;
the burden of proof was on the defendant It is
sanity, or will it do to create q reasonable
doubt Although inclined to the latter view,
the He
cifned to hear any further argument on the SUB
ject
court to the tact that he had learned that an
officer of the court could testify that the father
was insane in 1916. He had also discovered
another of the family, the prisoners mothers
sister, was now insane in Georgetown:
The district attorney objected to this, saying
settied-the older ite brother mailing her Al, the
other brother SO. and she, herself, 80.
Inc court said that ne Would allow the WIZ
ness to be examined on the single point Of the
date OF the insanity of the father.
The jury were brought in at 1O:4Ooclock, as
also the prisoner.
The jury replied in answer to the court that
they had not agreed upon a verdict.
The court stated that the case had been re-
opened to hear single witness on single
point.
Robert Ball, the crier of the court, testified
that he knew one Bailey who was brought to
the jan in 1S45 or Is. Witness was guard at
the JAIL and his father the warden. Bailey was
then maniac, and witness thinks he was
taken from there to the insane asylum.
On cross-examinatiOn witness said 1t was
possible ne was there at any time from 40 to
'4S, but thinks 1t was '45 or '46.
AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE AS TO INSANITY.
Judge Macarthur proceeded to further charge
the jury on the question of insanity. There
can be no doubt but there was insanity in the
family, and testimony had been admitted on
the theory that insanity was transmittal. They
reasonable doubt. They should consider the
evidence and if doubts they have, base them
upon the evidence.
The jury retired again at IL o'clock.
THE JURY FAIL TO AGREE AND ARE DIS
CHARGED.
At 1:25 o'clock the jury was sent for, and
coming into court, Mr.. Mitchell, the foreman,
stated that they had not agreed, and there was
no prospect OF agreement, and they were then
ne for is a fns hhss
for acquittal, and that had not
Mrs. Carpenter gone on the stand the balloting
would have been about the reverse Of the above
Nearly all of the jurors regarded Mrs. Carpen.
ter as the best witness for the governments
convinced by her cool bearing that she was as
sane as most women.
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Hr. Stevenson to Succeed Him - First
Assistant Postmaster General.

The President has accepted the resignation OF
First Assistant Postmaster General Hay, and
will appoint Mr.. A. E. Stevenson, OF Illinois, to
succeed him. Mr.. Hays resignation takes
Off ar, Monday.
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ELoPINo WITH A GIRL OF SIxTERN-For
the last Few months John Kelly, . young man
OF eighteen, mas been in the employ Of Henry
Sentif, the leading merchant Of Harmony
station Sas nI,, AmSnS MI Semitic pos.ssaions
years OF age, and the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hSl1e OF the
village. Sne was oourted by number Ofyoung
men s put dad not encourage any Of them. Eaxlg
Kelly. No trace OF them hos been found.
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LIFE SAVED BY A SCsPRNpER BCTToN.-1a
Philadelphia, yesterday, Policeman Adds
latter pulled n pistol and fired, the ball stoI.
ping against the officers suspender button. He
succeeded In clubbing McClintock into subinis.
sion, finally
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THE AMBROSE LIGHT TO BE RETURNED 70
States district court, in New York rendered de.
cision yesterday in the case of the brig Am
brose Light, which was captured by the United
can waters some months ago. Judge Brown
holds that the United States vessel0was tusti.
ned in capturing the brig, but the belfiger-
ence OF both the cOmbatants in the United
States of Colombia was recog nized by this gov.
eminent, the vessel had right to carry arms.
to her owners upon payment of costs.
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NOT YELLOW FEvER.-It is reported to the
marine hospital bureau that the suspicious
eases Of sickness at Cape Charles quarantine
hospital are typho-malarial and not yellow
fever as was at first supposed.
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NEW YORK, July 3-The business failures
rpg te s seven 9aH he r. nfed TO r. G
hundred and eighty three, and for Canada
twenty-One, or q total of two hundred and four,
as against two hundred and 1--WE last week