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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
Fayerit:sm in she Depcr,men,..

To the E1tO- of iiE EvESING STAE::
! noticed recently that Secretary MeCulloch
hai regulated! the matter of absences from the
department OF clerks and other employees.
\ far more important matter OF discipline has
been overlooked by him and BY all the other
Secretaries. | refer to the fact that certain
Clerks. male aad female. report for duty in the
morning when they please, never being there at
y. aad leave TIE department at pleasure in the
afternoon. THIS i not only in violation of the
lax and the rules OF the department. but il is
fnt -<rCSse>t injustice TO hundreds Of faithful
Clerks. Wh0 aye on duty from . TO T. The head
az bureau az division who permits. and who is
Responsible iat such practice, should be dis
missed. IS well as the idle clerks who are
granted the in iEigence
UNDERSTAND an inquiry will be made of the
President, through Congress. as to- this prac-
tee. with request for the names Of the heads
,f bureaus whD Permit it. and The names of the
clerks VII" IA! "a attend 10 their duties within
tne required hours. JUSTICE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

NJ ~pINHoS 10 FhifNus Uf fSfSff NtifoNhlfrr.
AT meeting at ST. James hotRl lasS night OF gen.
temen representing the Claa-ns-GaeL the wolf
Tone club the Hihernians and the local hraneh Of
the Land League. an address 20 the friends OF irish
nationality and American liberty In the Utftsd
States was adopted THIS address Ca'is fpr indy.
nation meetings 10 protest against the passage NJ
"the Infamous EdmundS ball. which the addrcSs
SAYS. ais an Insult 10 every American as bv tuni-
cation, it couvcts America con-; .clv ia tie IA.
cent dSn Mantle explosions IN London. whereas there
Is ne proof 10 sustain any such inference
The address charges thai fhe nl.aSur. was SsN-
tated by English officials ana It's purpose = 10 uske
America do police duty for England Tho Motley Of
kheldhu y severely cfftiti>cd England, the nd
dress says. can stop these explosions at any Lime
she chooses nv simply granting Justice 10 tho Sc
whom she has robbed ana oppressed Tie address
Is signed by John Council, James Beew can't Tics
ley and OF hers - ~ NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
DO Son Giv. Them Money.

: tie FltOr - TIE EVENING SrAr.
would like 10 say to househeepers through
your valuable paper a word in regard to the
POOR. The l0Ve af strong drink is so great that
Tut for it there would not De so much suffering.
Ny plan : to aid them without giving money, so
one great ten ltatOn is removed; for instance,
poor creature addicted To drink vas EMPLOYED
- te 20 put N the winter coal. / found hin,
very civil and neat in his work. As soon as lie
Y a. P3d be- ~tfaightway spent the money to dis
abe himself. Is soon as he sobered UP had
Inn come. bring up coal clean ont ashes aud
tHrB gave him 4 bowl Of hot cOtT.e and such rem
ants a. my i0:a.ly left from breakfast: then too
j gave hiIa east tiff clothing. boots shoes and
LatS- Every particle OF broken food grayies.
&c-, hIs vile calls for on her way home from her
DAY > work / think this plan preferable to
miscellaneous giving, and makes them feel indie
pendent. for they give their labor in return at
al events. have done this way for the same
family for years. ard it works admirably. He
ssys the hot cotfee stops the craving for drink
HUTSEKEEPER
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The National, board Of Trade.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT rue FISAL SESSION
Al the HAL session OF the National Roari NJ
Trade yesterday, a resolution was adopted rrrinr
the repeat OF the law making COMPULSORY the coin.
age OF dollars nom tI2S grains of silver, ON the
ground that such coinage threatens n permanent
depression OF The national standard OF silver
soiution from the Chicago Roard OF Trada re-
commencing the establishment OF a,narrr,one ~
coiamerce aad undressing representative nanha-a's
hlI was adopted without debate. Resolutions pre-
Seated by the same board urging Congress 10 iaAs
vigorous action In removing Tue foreign discrilat-
nation against American pork. wee adopted %
gether WIN an additional resolution uf-inr tina
prompt pasSage of the House bin providing Tor the
inspection Of live stock. hog products and dressed
beef for export, and 10 authorize the President IN
Ills discretion 10 prohibit the importation OF aaul.
terated or HnwhoIcSome art lcles OF food uT ,lrnk
resolution presented by the New York board NJ
trade, fayoring a reciprocity treaty with Canada
was also agreed to Resolutions asking that the
harDors be fortified. that the President be- cfsen
power In veto sspIrate items In an annual approDr1-
alton. that the presidential term Ire SIX years, and
that definite law regarding electoral disputes De
enacted. were adOpted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
Live and Let Live.

Ic ths Elttor CT TIRE EvE~Ixe STAR:
Times were when government employees were
not allowed To prosecute business on their own
account. but Of late years the law seems to have
been dead letter. If it has not been repealed.
Now, DO not want 10 take single OF oil any
mans roof least Of oil from poor one who is
trying To get even with the world after long
'f'H. but think any one that has long peen
receiving @Itto Der annum or over should per-
Lit others less fortunate the chance of earning
IS living BY Running cigar stores. printing
,goces or FrScttCiug medicine, as tue case NAV
l. Live and let I've is a good motto but many
government cieThS fail to see the force of it, or
La to apply IL where needed. man with a
issited capital 1ads il hard To compete with a
Tisa. store who has = good salary To TALL back on
o. 10 assist, when Necessary, in repienishng
r-Ocss- FAIR PLAY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
The Courts,

EQUITY tOURT-JlsdgS HdQHef.
Yesterday, Simms agt. King; exceptions TO audi
tors report oyerruled tn part. Blake agt. Pant;
trustee allowed 10 invest trust funds Simms agt
Clark; bill finally dismissed.
PROBATE CoURT-JUdGe HGGnfr.
Yesterday, estate OF Hamilton Hughes; order OF
publication. Estate OF Mary shannon; order OF
publication Issued. Estate or Charles NJ Murdork:
order OF publication. Estate OF Manuel G. Causten;
letters revoked and letters issued 10 James H. Tay-
lor on bond OF 5000. Estate OF L. NJ Wight; order
directing payment OF rent. Estate OF Thomas Beck;
letters granted TO VIM Beck and bond fixed at
$500 Estate OF John Casey; letters issued TO &
Beber. and bond hxed at $500. Estate OF Francis
A. Lockwood; order OF publication. Estate OF Mary
y Lay letters teStamentary directed TO issue to X
c. and NJ. w. Lay. and bond fixed at 5000 Estate
OF Luther Martin; order OF sale OF personally. Is
tate OF A. H. Norton; order 10 invest funds. Estate
OF George w. Rice; Will admitted TO probate ana
letters granted TO NJ. r. Rice and ID. l. Brainard,
and bond liked at 5000 Estate Of Caroline T.. New
Kirk; revocation filed aud letters granted B. II.
Evans and bond fixed at $500. Estate OF William
Martin; order appointing Charlotte Martin admin
istratfix. Mrs. Catherine j. Curry was ap pointed
guardian TO her children and bond fixed al $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
Political N0ice.

The oregon legislature is voting wildly I'm tho
senatorial contest. The democrats voted for John
Whitaker yesterday and the republicans scattered
their votes between several Candidates
Jones gained five votes I'm tie ballot for senator
at Little Rock, Ark, yesterday, giving him AZ,
against Dunn's IL, and &c for Berry, who VIII with
draw.
The Illinois state officers were installed yesterday
Gov OgleSby's address was brief
During the three days OF the republican enroll
ment in New York city 1850 names have been
enrolled, falling OF of over 1000 since last year.
The Union League club or New York voted last
night TO tender Senator-elecU William H. Evarts q
reception on February llLh- Chauncey Nj. Depew
viii make The address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

MASKED ROBBERS BAFFLRD By Two GIRls-
Masked robbers attacked the residence OF Andrew
and Mrs Guthrie during their absence in Erie Pa
Thursday evening, and but Tor the brave resistance
OF two girls, Idalie and Jeanette Guthrie, would
have robbed the house and carried on O large sum
Of money. The girls barricaded the doors and win-
d0ws, and while one OF them kept the robbers out
by threats OF violence with an axe, the other Sig
stairs window. Some shots were exchanged be
tween the mArauderB and tho rescuing party. A
been arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

TIE WIFE WAS THE BETTER SHoT-At WaIlaces
taineer, had quarrel with his wife, in which she
picked up one OF his guns and told him to leave the
went over the Bristol line. A few DAYS AGO he re-
returned home, armed, and determined to effect q
reconcile ton or get possession of the house. After
brief pariey With his wife she said she could not
live with him again. Love then said he would take
possession: He drew pistol, and his wife drew
another. Both fred rapidly. Loves shots were
pistol struck him. one making q wound in the
stomach, from which he died The woman was
on the ground OF self-defensa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31
Cariisie's Conference with Cleveland.
THE SPEAKER FAvORs A TARIFF REFoRMER PoR sEu-
RETARY OF THE Treasury.

RETARY OF THE TREASURY.
Speaker Carlisle and wife arrived at Albany last
evening from New York, and Immediately went to
rooms prepared for them Mr.. Carlisle later was
driven In a covered sleigh, in company with Col
Lamont, TO President-elect Cieyeland's residence.
on Wilett street. near Washington park The let
ter In answer TO which MT. Carlisle came 70 Albany
Is understood TO have stated that the Pres dent
elect would be glad to see him and avail himself OF
any suggestions Mr.. Carlisle might have TO o1er in
regard 70 measures and men for the cabinet IL n
believed that Mr.. Carlisle, while he VIII not accept
cabinet position, Is very anxious that Mr.. Cleve-
land shall appoint tariff reformer as Secretary
OF the Treasury. He does not urge the selection ofa
pronounced freed trader, but win be satisfied with
man OF modern reform v1ewA NJ. Carlisle paaac1
the evening with Cos. Hill
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GEN. Grant and Mr.. Colfax.

letter was received yesterday from ex-Presi
dent Grant by Mrs Colfax, at South Bend, Ind
After mentioning his health as improving from a
disabling attack Of sore throat, Gen. Grant says
"Mr Colfax and were personal friends from the
day OF our association on the same ticket for the
two highest offices in the gift OF the nation up to
his untimeiy and unexpected death. was always
his defender against what believed to be most u-
just charges" The letter ab0unds with expressions
OF the heartfelt sympathy OF MIS- Grant and him.
SELF with Mrs Colfax and her son In their sudden
and great loss and closes with additional words
eulogy OF the character OF Mr. Colfax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
J have read with interest the letter from "a
Friend of the Poor" published in your paper on
the 10th instant. This friend has reached. from
inward conviction or from experience. conclu-
sOns that tally with those of the most advanced
thinkers on the subject of relief to poor neigh
bors namely that it is best to relieve ade-
quately and continuously one or more families.
OF whose circumstances we know. than spas
medically and imperfectiy whomever may call at
the door. Indeed. there can be no worse method
OF reneVe than to give tor the asking to whom
ever comes without knowing the needs and cir
cuinstances OF the recipient, The charity orga-
nfzation society seeks to find for every family in
need just such friend. who will give not
merely food and clothing but sympathy and
advice, and to find for every person who wishes
TO Gc such a friend some worthy person or
family to be befriended VIII not ali who can
do so visit or write to the Office of this society
at room IL, Gunton building near the
corner of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue
and procure copies of the society's publ
cations. as we'll as inquire into its worktngs2
The office is open from to in the morning
and from 3 to in the afternoon. Will not those
who are willing to help the worthy poor report
their names and addresses at the office? The
society gives no aims, 'bnt seeks to bring per-
sons in need OF help into relation with the prop
er benevolent societies or individuals i'm this
District, and help the poor to seif-support and
self-dependence." The society asks that no
aims may be given. either at house-dOors or on
the street, to any person whose real needs and
circumstances are not known to the giyer; and
by Offering for use its green tickets" Of which
you gave description on the 9th instant, it can
confidently give assurance that no person
really in need shall be deprived of the best
means Of relief to be procured. while impostors
will be exposed and defeated in their schemes
for preying upon the public. AS the society
gives no aims, its expenses are small, not an
nually one-ffth of the amount which
was distributed in outdoor relief i'm
this District in two months last winter but
with this one-ffth it can do more good and less
harm than was done by all of that wholesale
distribution. This one-tifth or $500 it needs
to have. however, in order to do its work we'll
The $500 or more distributed i'm outdoor re-
lief last winter furnished an average of less
than 50 so to each family, or about 70 cents to
each person relieved. Could not more good be
done by system of bringing the poorer and
richer people into communication, SO that one
may help the other with heart as well as purse
instead of giving aims through the cold instru-
mentality OF the police force or any alms-giving
society: B. PICKMaN MANN
Vice President of the Charity Organization So
cIety Of the D. C.
January 18th, 1885.
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How ta lessen the Crowd.

To the Eiitor Of TIE EVENING STAR:
Ii the Sunday applicants for letters at the
Carriers window OF the city post Office who do
not expect any mail, but merely call and ask as
a matter Of habit were to stay at home aud
read their Bibles during the hours specified they
would 81 lessen the crowd that ladies who are
unfortunately obliged TO call would stand less
aanSer of being iBsulted than at present.
IDOKTR OK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

GEN. GORDON is a great smoker, and Is amply
provided with tobacco. He has two palaces at
KhartOum, and gun in position on the FIAT roof of
roof, and makes careful survey OF the whole
country with his telescope, and marks any changes
which may have taken place in the enemys posi-
ton. II nothing unusual has happened, and there
are no signs OF any movement on the part OF the
MahdiS men, he retires into his quarters and
sleeps the great part Of the day. He rises before
sunset and after darkness has set In he starts fOF
the ramparts, which he perambuiateS all night,
seeing that the sentries are all properly posted and
on the alert and cheering the troops BY his CONVEX
SatiOn and example.
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TennTson's i:ssponse to an Autograph
Hunter.

Postmaster General Hatton, in behalf OF
friend, recently wrote to Minister Lowell asking
bin TO procure an autograph of The poet Tenny-
son. The following lines from Locksley Hall.
written - rather fine hand with very black ink.
vas received with the signature:
love took up the harp OF life and smote On all the
chords with might
sa'ofe the chord Of SELF that, trembling, past In
music out OF sight
January % 1855
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

All Boston Is down ON Henry James for caFicatur-
ing In his latest alleged novel Miss BlrdSeye Of
the naeSt lovabie and phflanthropic old ladies Of
the Beacon Hill community, Of whom James
biruseye view u considered as inaccurate q u =
impoiita, s1--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

HOT-BLO0DED LAwYERs.-A. H. Bunoa2h ana
John H. Flood, jr.. young lawyers and rival canft
dates for the democratic nomination for Common
wealths attorney OF Lynchburg, Va, were arrested
yesterday afternoon. charged with being about 70
engage 10 q dual
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NlPPED IN THE BUD.
scheme 20 Flood New Orleans with
COunterfeft Money.
TALK wfrR CHIEF BROOKS, OF THE sEcRE,
"a &sst-ss - ats SERVICE.

A TALK wfrR CHIEF BROOKS, OF THE SECRET
p t@st-s - 2ss SERVICE.
~. Don't you fear that countereiters will flood
New Orleans with spurious money this winter :"
asked STAR reporter Of Chief Brooks, of the
secret service.
az I" Not much. was the reply. ave haye been
working too hard to prevent that very thing,
and have things now In pretty good shape.
Alter Miles 0gle, the famous counterfeiter, got
cut OF the penitentiary. over year ago, he set
TO work to prepare for picnic at the New
Orleans exposition, and we had to head him of.
He got out his twenty and ten-dolIar counter
felt silver certificates, and his ten-dolar coun-
sterfeit national bank note on the Third National
of Cincinnati, but we were fortunate enough to
get hold OF some OF the first Ones and were
able to point out to the public the way to dis
ttnguish them. Then we captured Ogie himself
with S24 ,000 OF his counterfeit money and the
plates Although he got very light sentence,
still he's out Of the way, bnt there is no doubt
good deal OF his spurious money still afioat.
me I'VE thousand circulars of warning which
l sent to the business men of New Orleans Will
do great deal to prevent its being passed there,
though. The first counterfeit ten-dollar note
which was presented to a merchant In that city
was carefully scrutinized and compared with
the circular. This frightened the shower so
that he sutnnarily departed without his change.
You see the thing works both ways. 1t warns
the people and frightens the counterfeiters
NO; we are not on the track Of any counter
letters now, but 1t wouldn't do to tell you If we
We're. All the crooked men have their eye on
New Orleans, though. Here Is a confidential
letter from man in Ohio to one in Kentucky,
n which he wants the latter to visit him at his
home, carefully avoiding inquiries at saloons fol
MN, as he and and his family are strong mem.
Ders OF the p. E. church in his town. He prom.
ises Tor $500 to ill his visitors carpet bag with
the finest kind of counterfeit notes and to pay
his passage to New Orleans That's very
pretty trick. He isn't a counterfeiter aud prob.
ably hasn't counterfeit note about the place.
He's nothing but 'boodier," and has likely
been ''boodled" in New York and wants revenge.
II his Invitation is accepted he will give for the
good money package of paper with good
note on top and another on the bottom. and will
scare his visitor almost to death while he is do
ing It. When greeny finds that he has been
sold he can do nothing but grieve or seek re-
venge on some other fool. If this letter is genu.
inc the Ohio gentleman will be arrested for yio-
lating the postal laws"
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Making Leather from Catfish Skin.


From the Fhiiadelphia Times.
"When was shooting on the st. Fran els river in
Arkansas, some years ago, discovered that cat
fish skin m ade good leather" said Jacob Trungen-
walt, the fshing-tackle maker On 3D. street. yes
terday, ''and have manufactured it ever since.
heard a story when was the re about big catfish
which had broken all the nets In the nelghbor-
hood and laid for him with my gun beside q pool
which he frequented- / stayed there all day and
was leaving at moonrise, when threw the rem
nants OF some canned salmon on which / had
lunched into the river. suddenly saw q huge
black-shiniBg object roll half out OF the water
MY heart leaped to my mouth. pulled myself To-
gether and held my gun In readiness There was
another splash, then bang went my gun, and float
Ing belly up in the pool saw the big catfish. He
was dead the bullet having gone through his head.
He weighed 100 pounds. Well, sir, had him skinned
in no time, intending to stun the skin, but the fell
low gave the job to made a botch OF It, and
brought me the skin beautifully tanned Instead.
A happy thought struck me that might profit by
the accident, and started and have since success
fully carried out a catfish skin tannery. We make
OF IL for everything, from to slippers
cabaS, pOcket-books and fancy pocket-case covers
The leather Is light gray In color, very soft, and
badger"
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Hot Weather out West.

Hot Weather out West.
From the New York SUM-
"John," said Dakota merchant to his clerk,
shows the thermometer this mornihgs"
''Forty-two below zero"
"And the weather probabIlities?n
aFair, slightly warmer"
"WelI, throw open the windows and get down
the stock OF linen busters again. thought we
were packing away those goods too sOon."
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THE FUNERAL or MAI. HASNENAS.--Tho funeTl
OF Maj. Julius X IIaaneman, commander OF the
District artillery, took place at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon from the q. A. H. hail. corner of 9ih aud
streets, under the auspices of John A. Rawlns
Post No. 1, @. \. r. Commander ii. c. Weaver
read the Grand Army services. and Rev. Beat
Swallow, the chaplain OF the department OF the Po-
mac, delivered funeral sermon. An address was
delivered by Rev. Louis H. Schneider. OF ConcOrdia
Lutheran churc over the grave at Prospect III
cemetery salute OF SIX guns was fired by bat
terry of the District artillery, under command Of
Capt 4. L. Cunningham.
At special meeting OF the District artillery held
last evening resolutions OF respect adopted In
honor OF their de al commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTOR AND HIS TUBE
HOW ORDINARY VISITORS NAY BE TOLD FROM
AsPIRANrs TO oFYIcE-rEoPLE WHO HAVE
CONE TO SEE THEIR NEABERs-CoNFERRTN0
TITLES IN ADVANCE, ETC.
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PROPOSED TRIP OF THE AMATEUR GLEE CUR
The Amateur Glee club or this city, has decided 10
accept an invitation to give series OF concerts In
New York on OF before March 18TH. Negotiations
are also pending 30 give similar entertainments IN
Baltimore and Philadelphia. Messis- Howard
Smith and Noble Harris have been appointed cnln-
mittee TO arrange FOR the entertainments Ia New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

THE CITY MARKETs.-The wholesale price cur
rent OF the Washington city Produce Exchange
says: The market FOR -four Is quiet with tranSac.
tons confined 10 actual wants OF dealers Patents
selling best Wheat is very active and market
flrm Corn and oats steady. The receipts OF hay
and straw are light and good samples brisk. Eggs
are fairly steady at quotations, 21c and &c, The
receipts are increasing daily, and course OF market
somewhat doubtful az present The supply Of
poultry has been fully equal 10 the demand. With
market steady. Green fruit, especially apples are
advancing in price: potatoes are plentiful. Out
onions are growing scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

MARRIAGE LICENSES.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by tue clerk OF the court 20 Phlp
THOMAS and Charlotte Ann Thompson; VIM. IL
GermaHn and Anna NJ. w. EmInert; Archie Rey-
nOldS and InIin beverly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-31

DEATH OF Mrs. CATHERINE EiCHORS.-Mrs Cath
crime Fichorn, wife OF Mr.. Rudolph EichOrn, tie
well-knJwn bacon merchant, died yesterday aft"r-
noon from the effects or IAN she sustained about
two weeks ago. Mrs EiclUn Was the eldest
daughter OF the late Peter COnlsn. She leaves a
large family OF children. Mrs Prof Maldecker ara
Mrs. C.. W. Handy are her tughterS