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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

In reply to q letter from Mr. Keppler of Puck,
in which that gentleman asked the President
TO stamp a. false paragraph which misrepre-
sented Mr.. Keppler's relations with the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Cleveland writes somewhat tartly
that il q man nowadays seeks TO correct mis-
representations about himself in the news
papers he viii be q very busy person.
President Cleveland no doubt remembers the
bitter and unjust attacks made upon him dur
Ing the heat of the campaign. and in the in
iormaiity Of personal correspondence with o
fellow-victim he generalizes somewhat broadly.
Like no less q wiseacre than solomon in
his haste, he is disposed to call all men
liars. And there is some ground, too, for the
comment of the worthy Scotch divine on this
passage that had Solomon lived in our day he
might have made the observation at his leisure.
1t Is certainly as true now as in Falstaf1's day
that the world Is much given to lying.
But IL u also q fact, as everyone knows who
Il practically familiar with newspaper offices
that the tendency in journalism Is towards
truth and accuracy, instead of towards abuse
and Intentional Misrepresentation. A reputa-
ton for fairness and carefulness Is as valuable
20 newspaper as to an individual or a bust
ness nrm. There are times when the news
papers seem like nest of hornets, but even at
the worst the tone of the press Is much better
to-day than in former epochs, as may be seen if
any one win look through the dusty files of the
journals which circulated in the days of 'the
fathers" The modern newspaper Is far more
accurate and truthful and candid than the
sheets Of thirty and fifty years ago, as Presi-
dent Cleveland will probably acknowledge.
For, as a rule, he has himself been treated far
more civilly and fairly by the republican press
than would have been the case q generation
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

The year now closing Is remarkable for the
number of illustrious men who died within its
limits Not to speak Of any below the highest
grade OF distinction, the neurology OF 1885 in
ciudes the names Of Gen. Grant, Vice President
Hendricks, Cardinal MeCloskey, Victor Hugo,
w. 81. Vanderbilt, and Sir Moses Monteiore
And IL would scarcely be proper not to enlarge
the list 30 as 70 include Gen. Mcclellan, Prince
Frederick Charles, Gen. Gordon, Robert
Toombs, Franz Abt, and John McCuliough
Yet. by consulting the files Of old newspapers
u would be found that each year. on looking
back over il, was thought to be remarkable
for its distinguished dead. The path of glory,
as we all remember, leads but to the grave As
human generation Is about thirty-fye years.
each year bears OF its quota of the "rich and
great as OF the general mass. Probably, if a
moralist Of a mathematical turn of mind were
To make list Of famous men and divide IL by
thfrty-ive ne would get pretty near to the size
and value Of each years losses.
1t is more cheerful, perhaps, at q time like
this too look forward than backward sNew
Years day." says Charles Lamb, lis the ma
fivity of our common ADAM" On the eve of
this universal birthday, therefore, we congrat-
ulate our readers and wish them many happy
returns Of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
HOLIDAY GOODS.
We WIZ Opns TIL IL M.

For accommodation, we viii keep our store
open until IL o'clock Tomorrow, New Years
Day. and snail continue the special sale Of
Gloves for Ladies and Men.
Ladies' 8 but. Opera G loves, 35c. per pair.
Ladies 4-but White Suede Cloves SOC per pr.
Ladies' 4-bt- "Perinot'' Opera Gloves. 75c pr.pr.
Ladies' Shut Opera Mousquetaire 81 per pair.
Each of the above in itself is most excellent
bargain, and not to be found elsewhere at these
prices
Gloves rs long and as short as you want
them.
IL, 10. 20 and 80 button-length Suede
Gloves in light. medium and dark tan shades.
This Glove is to-day, without exception, the
best and most popular now worn, and Is "cor-
rect" tor any occasion.
SPECIAL
button Pinked Wrist suede Gloves in new
shades Of tans and browns. Actual value,
$50. Only 81 per pair.
In conjunction with the above we desire to
call the meas attention to an elegant we'll Sc
lected stock OF Plated Bosom Shirts, open
front, back. and both. The newest styles In
Collars and Guns, which should now match one
another.
Also, White silk and White Satin Four.in-
hand Ties. White Silk Satin and Lawn Dude"
Bows. White Satin and Lawn Straight Ties. &c,
in choice variety, at ex ,eptionally low prices.
(Firstsfioor: near the door.)
WOODWARD 4 LOTHROP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
A NEW STORY BY MRS. BURNEr1

THE STAR Of Saturday, January I'd, viU con-
tain the tira part of an original noretese 6v
Washinq,on's faporite novelist, MRS FRANCIS
HODGSOy B BURNETT, a,fthor Of THAT Lass o.
LoUrie's," etc, etc., entitled
"MUCH ADO"
This tory. which Is marked By the best ctarac.
terisfscs Of its talented oattor, ,cfu run through
four numbers Of the Saturday dou6te-sheet STAR
and, as ii is copyrighted, its perusat can be en-
5oyed only by the readers Of This Journal and
those Of a fem other paper. published at ,cidely
seposated poi,ts ,ghich are associated icith IL in
this neac and popular feature Of daily journalism
Readers Of THE STAR ,oiU find This nore;ette
not only source Of enjoyment to Themselves, but
q aitera~ entertainment Velz t0orthy the conplt-
ment Of being sent to absent friends. Copies Of the
do~b,e-sheet STAR containing IL may be had at
the counter &ropped ready for address for TWO
CENTS or ssamped for mailing at THREE
CENTS, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
CHnrsrMAs Is Oven,

CHnrsrMAs Is Oven,
and is Christmas week. VIII oh played terrible havoc
MIsFIT STORE, Corner 10th and SITS,
as we sold more goods during the past week than dur
ing any one week since its es.ablsmens n 1850 and
the coming week. 70 sell at the same low prices.
FOR BOYS, TO 13 YEARS,
$500 Overcoats reduced to $3.50
$500 Overcoats reduced to $500
$500 Overcoats reduced to $3.50
$1,000 Overcoats reduced to $3.50
and Pants Pants reduced to
$500 iack Eet and Pants reduced to 500
$1,000 Jacket and Pants reduced to $500
$500 Overcoats reduced to $3.50
$3.50 Overcoats reduced to $500
5000 Overcoats reduced to $50.
Sl2OO OvercOats reduced to $3.50
$500 overeoats reduced to $1,000
~ ~ SUITS reduced to 800
$1,000 Suits reduced to $3.50
Sl2OO Suits reduced to $3.50.
$500 Suits reduced to $1,000
FOR MEN.
Fun dress Suits tswallOwtafl coats) from $40 m
screws. from SIS up. Wide wales Sack and Cutaway
from SO up five hundred Business SUITS At about
Broad cloth suits, at 500 worth s35 Fine satin-iined
s 9 go SSd @
Of b. Gsss
worth $40
An immense stock of Odd Pants at the same reduc-
tons. AS our prices always the lowest of any
house In the District the above reductions will be
rare chance for bargains.
MISFIT STORE
CORNER 10TH AND STH
Don't forget, We are at the corner of 10th and F.
~ Open till p M: Saturday IL p. m Electric
Light d28
DOMMERY SEC-THE LEADING DRY CHAM-
Il payne, at Agents prices
HUME, CLEARY d Co.
d2S-2w SO7 Market Space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
FoR REcEprroSs AND Parties
SEATON PERRY,
SUCCESSOR TO PERRY BROTHER)

Il OR hECEPTroNs AND L ARrIrs.
sEAToN PERRY,
SUCCESSOR TO PERRY & BROTHER)
F5R DR ASP 8sD aN
NEW BLACK AND WHITE BEADED SATIN
NOVELTIES IN T1NsEL aAuzEs AND 1LLu-
BLACK AND coLoREp BRUSSELS SILK NETS.
SUPERB STOCK Of BLACK AN AND GoLoRED
RHADAMEs AND GRos GRAIN SILKS, III
BLACK AND ALL COLoRs, FOR STREET
INCHEs WIDE IN BLACK AND Is DIFFER-
ENT GoLoRs. RANGING $500 TO $500 PER
a56FED y 9g 5EseK pAS
TREF0GssE 4 PERINoTs KID GLOVES FROM
TO Is BUTTONS LONG.
PURE Linen B1HAsR TAhL Liss cLoTHs, ALL
WIDTHS AND LENGTHS, WITH NAPKINS
ALL SIZES, TO MATCH
NEM s EHINaGP EAHgf INEs pAM 4H
FOR TABLE COVERING
"GfhEATLY RHpUSEP P RI On RAR1s AMg
ING EVENING GOODS BY GAsLIGHT.
sEAToN PERRY.
PERRY BUILDING,
Penn Avenue, corner 9th street
Established 1910 d26
old STAG PURE RYE wH1sKEY-uNEQAUL-
" led for smoothness 1avO and purity.
- HUME CLEARY & co,
~kpfS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

G. III. FrcKLrSa
l26O AND 1862 32D ST, w. WASHINGTON u. q,
Calls attention his large and varied assortment of
Holiday Presents embracing
TOILET SETS
DRESSING CASES
MANICURE SETS
GENTS TRAVELLING CAsEs
ENGLISH MILITARY BRUsHb,
Cut Slass Bottles I'm rare and beautiful designs Fine
Perfumes. and numerous beautiful and Ornamental
articles in Plush All of which are being ofSered -
very lowest prices.
II rs also On hand q complete stock of Drugs Medi-
clnes ana 1henllcals, guaranteed pure and fresh.
Special attention gwen 10 compromising frescrip-
lions, HAVING THE ONLY PRESCRIPTION
PARlOR SOUTH DE NEW YORK. delA-lM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

II the idea was to corral a troop Of Congress
men In banquet ball and get them to commit
themselves, under the influence OF a GOOD din
ner, on great public questions last nights fes-
tvity In Boston cannot be reckoned a brilliant
success. A number OF distinguished men were
gathered around the festive board, and when
the tables no longer groaned beneath the weight
OF choice viands-we use the phraseology ap-
Proprfafe to these occasions-the local talent
called On the distinguished visitors for their
views ON silver, anationaIbankruptcy law, and
otner ~Sues" But, according to the teie-
graphic report Of the BANQUET. the guests
~strayed" In their remarks from the texts fur.
nished them by the masters Of the feast There
was painful tendency toward glittering gen.
eralifies, and disposition to run under the
shelter ofhumor. The Bostonese are cute peop,.,
eot the "aserage Congressman" Is very wary
game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

Anoenef increase of the public debt Is pre.
ofcseo Tor December. This item Ii getting
rather frequent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
HOLIDAY GOODS.
INTERESTING To EoosoacAn
GENTLEMEN.

We are now again prepared to inaugurate our Tenth
Annual sale of
GENTS FINE UNLAUNDRIED DRESS AND
NIGHT SHIRTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

According to the estimates of the govern.
ment experts the farmers Of the United States
raised this year two billion bushels of corn,
62s,oOo,ooO bushels of oats, and 357 600, 900
bushels Of wheat; quite a liberal sun
ply Of food for both man and beast. The
market value Of the three crops is put at one
billion dollars nation that can take this
sum Of money yearly from the soil is In no par
ucular danger Of famine or bankruptcy. and
can stand good deal of crude statesmanship
on financial and economic subjects. This years
crop Of cereals Is said TO be the largest On
In point OF volume, and If equally distributed
would give each inhabitant q ration of fifty.
tnree bushels, or bushei q week, quite enough
TO keep the wolf from the door; If, that is. the
wolves are properly distributed, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

Ensiand has still fifteen thousand soldiers In
1xypt ana the Soudan, and only few days ago
nsd lively. or rather deadly, skirmish with
The natives 1t town called Gini.s. ON the
Upper Nile. The Arabs, OF course, were de.
eAted and routed; but still, like Mary's little
Amo, they Hneer near. For the Bedouin is not
OF a retiring disposition; and as John Bull hates
70 give way also. il Is quite probable that the
lighting may 60 on indefinitely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

DSe. Drso.
THAT'S WHAT THE BELLS RING,
Making music in the air. bidding You cpme an
welcome to the feast already prepared for you.
co NJ 81
WITH JIG. WITH A JAG. WITH A Loye
LEATHER BAG.
A BONANZA FOR YOU!
A SMALL PROFIT FOR us
But DEATH TO THE MANUFACTURES,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

other unless urged on by some white de.
mon while nie Indians Riu uudcr the In
lupnco 81 WHISKY Another tact ~ Chat
hardly u kiillng occurs cLcrpt when one
uf both parties are under thC Influence u
whisky Wliyf Simply brenuse almost
~ the whisky ilgt " muRgloh into Tho
Territory IL badly adulttNted a fact
that none viii deny NJ ihgt ndultefsted
whisky rHuars much ot tho crime that IL
rio No the world. Then, the greater nun.
brf 81 pmuRRlers ~ whisky nTe whites
ana when hn ludinn u caught at Hnsh
business, II turns out that he - either a
uaftbur Of white man or W. hired
w him io violate Tho law 10
this way. No greater proportion 81 The
iudians love whisky than Of tho whites,
NJ greater proportion " lbum drink it
Either They are q people Who nfe oafiiy
prrsuBdrd by frirudh, and WHEN 3 love
down white WORKS himself Into lheir con.
Ndrnce bee eau rnHily persuade tlum tint
thefO "a no harm but great RIprY iu The
influence 0f drink when hr pgfHugdcs
them 10 driuk and Rfts them fuzzy under
10 influence, then ~ Is not hard matter
10 persuade that eOine man, who this
white wretch docs not IKE, N the epqiny
Of lho unfortunate Indian aud 80 the IN
dian IN persuaded W kni him fltn ilio
whole biamo N attached 10 mo tn0ieh,
Ihe white man who drinks amHRRlea
whisky ~ rendered gs desperate - an In
dish would be-, hnd SO man who " thor
oughly acquainted Sith me condition Of
hngs IN ihg icn3niy viii deny y, Tho
social qualities q tho Indians Hfe
excellent o. W any ~ them
aHd meet tkem, talk VIM them
trade Win thsgn aud enter into q general
business Connection Win them apd You
san nnl Them ne ggreCablC and ioupst -
thy ono OF class. Yialt them No ihelf
homes and sou Viii be kiudly lreaicd ~
sou woald be ~ sny land. bre the aifAngf'
mont u their paniprs pnd ibe TASTE az
I pifgtd ln thut arrangement nnh You VII.
nn4 iee IKE CDinR ont, "larhafvuH ana
pnitillzrd people"
gst0a church and zee The aiifhtlNi
raid 10 ihe sermon aud 500 WI npt Z 4
nn0asy l0r yOai iiie. 60 inlpihelf ha ise
again aud see Il you can Dad g bioif 70,
Certainty alil, h0l lho dust via ipi pu Z
ihlek 0n lia back that 5gu can nos tei
J Bnst ltisl 10, ~ iiahhy literature VI "
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

present dry viii moi 80 completely hide ~
that n viii require u lunu srutch 10 Ind
10 60 into their schools aud sou WIN W
nurpfrcd. 1ley have The beet schools and
1853 more money per capita i0r schooling
NAir children Than any people almnat,
They nto TIE SANS buuka, ~ tubeian-
daily the same, rs are used 10 the states,
Besides, many Of lhmr children ara sent
away 10 tGo states 10 attend tho very baat
unitefsiiiCf aud colleges lu TIC lhnd, -
Il possible fora teamed people 20 BE- me
civilized 10 the general acceWnliou ui the
torn by lhu Whiirsf As iafintrs, OF iarr-
chants, on teachers, or lRwyore, thDy are
eueecsafui ns general hing, ~ Rrret
proportion ul them hru aH 81 any Dihnr
clhas or nation az leAsti Macy n tliem
are very cKlchriyf farmers, ueipR STRAIN
blows, ln0 oHluyaiyfH, and, No fact, all
Tie latest uHd mDpt improved machinery
lnr both Cniihaiinu hDh harvesting.
OF course, though, thoin are among tbs
lndiauH, nH among ihp Whltrh, class ~
lndplcni people who would pOt have a
Lying II lbey had nothing " 90 but pick
II 90 after n WaK made llaa n not .
very numerous class though " nny means.
They Tais6 cotton, com anti. iruii, iha last
two named ~ d cpnsideraslN extent Got
TON u bpiBR raised niifo ard more ehfh
year, aud ln aorp rteiaalh Is " HlUOpt
ms uniy product that IS receiving much
attention now, kuua wheat N raised,
also, but this " bot considered . good
wheat country, thoflEh s0nlg years Y ylQl1a
abnndaniiy. uats are probably She surept
of0p ~ ~, The country ~ general
thing, " rough ead rolling, though there
are many me bottoms and valleys with
oHly an ocoAs iuual sklrt Of tlmber Some
" Inc lapdN are very poor Wills mo
most u II exceedingly fertile.
u Il BIZ Oh wafey u sandy The sandy
lands ~ adueo inc pfaeheel apples ana
al kID'ls u fruit, as wfll a. iuelonhi tar
nlps AID potatoes Tho blnck land y tbs
mo- 4 piUdnoiiye ~ claaAcs 81 vegetation
Wassd iolf. Tho fertility " tbc sou n
ocing utilized more aud mofp each year
( ava h i sf0tl dine not loot Of bprpv
gatod land wsll De found evan 70 distrleu
/ that are now almost unknown 70 iarlnafH
u. * CrFikFN.
ss.-ass1-fs..iil-atsl.~s1iI
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Norris, Wclgc & CO., publishers, Mi.
waukce, propose doing a really good thing
for Fort Worth by the publication Of q
lithogrnph
We have hong needed a means of show
ing TO the public throughout the country
am earnest OF our claims 10 being the
thrltlcst and most promising city of lhc
state, and doubtless no other publication
is so well adapted TO show permanently
and Complementary our entire surround
mgs aud the substantial character OF our
city,
A sale OF 500 copies secures the publ
cation. Mr. Norris represent, the NATTER
and comes well recommended.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Pure baking powders are one oil tht
chief aids 10 the cook In preparing per
fcct aud wholesome food and tpe houHe,
wife viii do well 20 be on hef RuAtu
against baking powder tfamps' hi,Eei
Loaf baking Powder Is never p,'uleu
from house 20 house, as the anNiHplui
Inc establishment Of j. u. Brown -
taxed 10 its utturnOst to supply le u.'
mands that come through icg'uinA"
chnuuclH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Never fails when the directions arc FOL.
lowed, hence there Is never a word OF
heard against IL. Tho mex.
cook r. able 70 make az GOOD
broad with IL ny the professional baker,
simply because It's Ingredients ARE 80 com
pounded as 30 make failure Impossible
when the directions are iolIoWcd trial
Is All that Is necessary TO make II indls'
pensnble 10 ali wcll-wgulatci households
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Returning thanks 10 friends for their
liberal patronage during NE lnst lew
weeks, and desiring 20 son caah qua
every remaining article 10 holiday Eoo9-,
toysand fancy goods before moving, 'oi
hc nest week these goods VIII be- SOFA AZ
and below cost az Andcront gun fIpiV'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

The best salyc in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, talt rhcum, fever
sores, tcttur, Chappcd hands, chilbiains,
corns and all skin oruptluns, ana posi-.
lively cures piles or no pay required, II
Ia guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded, Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by II. W. Williams & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

ANY a package Of silver Loai enn El,,i
q, - III trial. II you do this YOU WIZ
nevcr regret It.. How many llsl .s,.,,',,s
,'i,s,.s In making bread canse troupioa,s,
versilop In the household TINS csn "
he obylatcd by a trial Of SILVER L9ai, -; -,
y J Rro~n guarantees 10 purity, 'uenBH
and efficiency.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

meeting Of the directors Of the fort
worth a Denver CITY Railway compAh,
Win be held at the Office Of the celnl'nhS
IN the clty q Fort worth on SATURDAY,
Iannary 2, 1880, at 10 o'clock q; NJ oy
ordnroi the president. W A. ROSS,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

An persops entitled 70 ticket, y ,o wy
." Ina ior thc 5000 suit WIN PIE
esil fnr them before JshaaI i,,a, a.,e
S' nv drawlpg WIN come of on laat e9 w.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Tho IuIIWEN' INV N"'7""''
IA two doors south 81 the pUstoiiice, OPP
pogite Joseph H. Browns, where the
0rest photographs in Texas are made
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

oooL.u stein ana select some ins
dressed game
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

20 her father nnd with the othnr Hhr
reached. Win loving glance, So Jack.
The o. 4 man bowed hls head ana wapt
Az Jnoi gathered marguerite TO hls aims
he hear thuu muttorj
mot nay Will but Thluo, De- doUo,h
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-27

Ceil carly 10 avoid the rush ~ y W.
Williams 4 co.'s CLEARING ptfale
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-21

fA1:;;f wooster street: ali modern Improvement E5ill InoIlire of F. l. THOMPSON,
 a7tf 39S State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-21
Fire in Melino & Stokes saw mill at

Fire in Melino & Stokes saw mill al Jeanette, La, yesterday morning destroyed $25, 900 worth of lumber. No insurance.
 The Reichstag has fixed the duty on horses at twenty marks, on bulls and cows nine marks, on oxen thirty marks and on calves under six weeks old three marks
 The leading Democrats of Maine have gen. orally signed the petition of Captain J. D. Anderson, of Gray, for the position of pen sion agent in Portland now held by ex-Gov- ernor Connor. It is understood if Anderson is chosen he will not ask for the appoint ment until Governor Connor's term expires in January next.
 Tony Wilson and Ambrose Seymour, both colored, had difficulty in Norfolk county, Va, Saturday night and Wilson struck Sey- mour on the head and breast with bricks Seymour died Sunday. Wilson was arrested and brought before the grand jury yesterday. Seymour was 8 prominent negro in his com munity.
 Base ball yesterday: At Baltimore, Brook lyns 7, Baltimores 3; at Washington, Bostons 3, Nationals T. at New York, New Yorks "A, Leos i; at Jersey City, Providence 5, Jersey Citys 1 at Philadelphia, Metropoli- tans 5, Athletics 4; at Cincinnati, Cincin- natis 3, Louisvilles 1; at Amherst, Amhersts 10, Boston Unions 5.
 Hon. John 2. Goodrich, ex-collector of the port of Boston, died Sunday at his home in Stockbridge, Mass, aged eighty-one He was presidential elector on the Harrison ticket in 1841, State Senator in 194S and 1S49, member of Congress from 1851 to 1855, member of peace convention in 1861 and col aet frnr ff> I'd ole Q trustee and beRefactor of Williams col
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-21
THE VIRGINIA COUPON CASE
Decision In Favor of the Bond.
 holders.

"A
 holders.
 WASHINGTON, April 20.-The United States Supreme court to-day rendered an opinion in the noted Virginia coupon bond cases favorable to the bondholders. Promi- nent and able legal talent was employed and argued on both sides of the about month ago, the arguments extending through one week Seven different cases involving the right of persons to pay taxes in coupons of Virginia State bonds were appealed to the Supreme court. The cases arose under what is known as the Coupon Killer" act and other acts of similar import passed by the Virginia legislature which practically forbade the payment of taxes in coupons of the State bonds. In | some of the cases parties who had offered to pay taxes with coupons and | had them refused brought suit and | in others, upon the refusal of parties to pay taxes except with coupons, the tax collector levied upon their property and this was re- sisted The principle involved in the va | rious cases was the legality of these coupons as 8 medium for the payment of taxes. Justice Matthews read the opin- ] ion of the court this afternoon, which | fully maintained the validity of Sthe coupons as medium for the payment of the taxes. The opinion, which is very long one, goes to the bottom of the whole Vir- ginia debt question. Justice Bradley read a dissenting opinion of the minority of the l court, which was signed by the chief jus tice, Justices Bradley, Gray and Miller
 Tho court also rendered decision in the Clawson case from Utah Territory. Under the Edmunds anti-polygamy act Clawson was excused from jury service on the ground that he was bigamist. The case was ap- pealed and in the Supreme court to day the action of the territorial court excluding him was sustained, thus maintaining the validity of the Edmunds law.