Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-20


Death Of An Old Citizen.
| THOMAS THORNLEY,, FORMERLY WARDEN OF
THE DISTRICT PENIrENTIARf.
The venerable Thomas Thornley, who died at
his residence, 215 New jersey avenue, yester-
| day, aged eighty years, was born in Ireland,
and came to this country when twelve years OF
age. In his boy hood he worked on farm over
the Eastern branch. and afterwards carried on
the grocery business at the corner of 9Th and
streets southeast for many years Under Pres
ident Pierce he was appointed warden OF the
years, when he was succeeded by the late chas
member of the old common Council and
fifth and sixth wards He was attached to the
Anacostia Fire company when he was young
man, the engine OF which once ran over him,
and il was thought seriously injured him. He
leaves widow but no children-his only child
having, while the family was at the peniten-
tiary, fallen into the river and been drowned.
The funeral will take place tomorrow after.
noon, and the interment will be At the Con-
gressional cemetery.
In THE INTEREST OF AMERICAN SHIPPING
A committee from the New York maritime ex-
change and chamber OF commerce were in the
city to-day to urge the President and his cabi-
interests. II could not be learned that they
saw either the President or his cabinet to-day.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HUNTER BETTER To-
DAY.-Assistant Secretary of State Hunter is
said to be considerably improved to-day. He
was able to shave himself this morning, but re-
turned to his bed again. The President sent
him bouquet yesterday with his compli-
mentS.
WHITE HOUSE CALLERs.-Secretary Bayard,
Mr. George Bancroft, Assistant Secretary Fair
child, Superintendent Thorn, of the coast sur
vey, saw the President to-day. Mr.. w. w. Cor
coran also called at the White House this morn
ing, but his visit was in way connected with
the District appointments.
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-Marriagel licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court TO Chas.
Coxen and Martha a. Hover; A. X. Williams
and Mary Lizzie Thornton; w. NJ. Reed and
Mary $. Reed, OF Laurel, Nd; James Il. Ma
honey and Mary Hogan.
RoBBERIES REPORTED-Wm. Gordon, eth
and h streets southwest, reports stolen from his
shop paints and brushes, Valued at sl45o;| O.
valued at SIG.
The lightweight sparring contest at the Thea
ter Comique last night between JohnMcAuliffe,
of New York. and Billy Young, of Baltimore,
was given to the former on foul in the fourth
Young threw his antagonist fairly on his back
in this round, when Billy Madden, for -dcAu-
life, claimed the match.
The Cable Comp anies Fail to Agree.
LONDON, Nov. 2O-Thc conference OF the
managers Of the Atlantic cable companies has
been abortive. Both sides, the sy Ldicate COM
panies and the Commercial cable company, are
defiant. and there no signs of possible
agreement between the parties. A war OF rates
Is impending.
Prince Alexander Yields 10 the Sultan.
HE PROMISES TO WITHDRAW FROM EASTERN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BULGARIAN VICTORY.
The most important development In the Bal
kan situation yesterday was the announcement
that Prince Alexander, OF Bulgaria, had sub
mitted to the sultan's terms and would with
draw the Bulgarian troops from Eastern Rou-
meia at once. Prince Alexander has begged
the sultan to Aid him against Servia at once
The Servian general, Meskovitch, yesterday
failed in his attempt to capture Slavinge,
thus unable to iSr,S the servsan s sorces ~ al
been Withdrawn TO Pirot. The servian loss at
ported: Prince Alexander, who commanded
the Buigarians In person, is said to have had
Servians had captured Widdin is not credited.
The Roumanian government has protested
the neutrality Of the Danube river.
The Independent Beige publishes q dispatch
from its correspondent II Sofia, stating that the
the wounded soldiers which it contained.
A SCHOOL TEACHER CAUSES BoY's DEATH.
A teacher In the Bennett school mt Someryiile,
Mass, Minnie Turney asked q boy named Wiley,
aged nine, who had made o certain noise. He
said he did not make II, but he knew who did.
The voluntary offer 70 be q tclltale 50 incensed
the teacher that she put lot OF pepper in the
boys mouth, making him chew under a threat
OF whipping. Tho boys mouth was terribly
burned, and next day he took cold In the sore
places and died three days later OF diphtheria.
The physician who gave the death certificate
testified 20 the truthfulness Of the case. The
family win not prosecute, providing the teacher
leaves 6omerville.
THE TITLE TO CANoNCHET.-In the court OF
common pleas Ut Kingston, T. J., yesterday, In
the case Involving the title TO the Canonchet
estate. the residence of ex-Ciov. VIM. Sprague,
the court ordered formal verdict In favor Of
the plaintiff. Mr.. Chaffee.
6CHAEFER DEFEATs VIGNAUx.-Schaefer Of
New York, defeated Vtgnaux, Of Paris, In Chi.
caGO last night In the balk line billiard tourna
ment oy score OF 900 70 607. At the end q
In favor Of the Frenchman. Schaefer, by steady,
strong play caught up and passed his opponent
playing the beat billiards Of The tournament
The victory was considered Que OF the moot
creditable IN billiard history.
Naa JAMES X. Polk AT ElgHrY-poUR-A
brilliant entertainment was gtvep last evening
| e Folk Place the residence ~ Ma Jas X. Polk,
81 Nashville, Tenn,, the OCCASION being The der
| but az her grapdniece, Miss sadie Polk Fall.
Nn. Polk seemed 20 enjoy the festivities great
". In spite Of her 81 years
The returning ofEicer for Camberwell, England,
announces thai he will refuse TO recognize MtnB
| Helen InyluP a 4 candidate Tor member Of mr.