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Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

Those who attended the Academy Of
Music last evening saw about the pest
mslo-d rama that has been presented in
this city for some time. The play and
company were In Q measure q surprise.
Both came to this city comparatively
unknown, but before the curtain fell in
the first act the audience would have
votesi 1t the best OF those dramas which
portray Irish life and character. The
tale OF this play Is somewhat thus
The genteel villain Of the play Is in
love wish the money OF the very pretty
heiress, Chloss O'Brien at the same
time she hates him and loves q young
Ufiiosr of the army. The plot turns on
a point where the youug officer 10 ar
rested for the murder OF the heiress and
ns is about TO be shot when the genera
good naturod and ever honest Irish lad
Murty KerrigAn, discovers her in the
Ivy tower, and saves his life and So
cures the conviction of the two villains.
The scenic effects were excellent I, ,especi
ally the scene In the Ivy tower and the
eagle crag eyris.
OF the play ers, Mr. J. p Sullivan, "a
Murty Kerrigan, ID unequaled. de
portrayed all the honesty, wit and open
bearted ness Of a wild Irish lad. II. K.
Dnnb bar made o very handsome youn I
officer. Little Mabel O'Malley Is GER
tainly . wonder for her age. She IL mol
over ak years old, and took r didicull
part excellently. All who did not SET
it should go this evening.
The Mikado performances promise
to draw we'll, as already quite a large
sale Of seats has taken place. Th'
company has no superior on the road
The orchestra certainly deserves wort
Of mention. They render exoellen
music, and t1 hear them Is worth the
price OF admission.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Literary Entertainment.

The Scott Literary Society will give
an entertainment in the lecture room OF
The church this evening, for which.
they have arranged the following pro
grsmme.
Sipeing, 90 ciety; reading, Miss Jen.
ME Eckel; recitation. Mrs. Roberta
Booker; singing, solo, Professor George
Cummings; proverbs, Miss Clara Ri.
dings; debate, "Resolved, Has q man
o right to kill another In self. de,
fense? Affirmative, John Milne and
Thomas Wilson; negative, J. NJ. Phil.
lips and the Rev. n. NJ. Browne: instru.
mental duet, r. Robinson and son;
singiug, society reading, the Rev. W.
II. Mullen; recitation, Alonzo Mitchell;
singing, duet, by the Misses Nora and
Lulu Caldwell; singing. society ;oritic's
report, Miss Clara Locke. All are cor
daily invited. Seats free.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
SPECIAL MENTION.
Cheap Rags.

Omonp nhMhs
We will sell papsr bags TO consum-
ers as ohsap ~ they car be bought
for in Philadelphia II you want ten
or twenty thousand bags we Fcan sell
them to you right, a. the REPUBLICAN
Office.
Coai and wood.
2240 lbs. OF the best we'll l.cleaued coal
In every ton you buy from A. Sergeant,
l06 Maryland avenue. Also piue, oak
and hickory wood. Bottom price for
cash.
Painting and Granting.
Walter Joseph, practical house snd
sign painter, grainer and glazier. Rs
timates furnished. All work Euaran-
tsed. La Market street.
You Gan Get w hat You Want
In rubber or leather footwear for little
and big people at right prices, at the
family shoe house, 2O6 Market street.
VIM. II. Babcock.
Painting.
Tlghman DAnner, house aud sign
bing properly attended TO and estimates
furnished.
W. p. v0sheII
sells nothing but the best coal, we'll
prepared for family use. Office, 71S
Market street, where all orders will re-
ceive prompt attention.
Important.
For good and cheap furniture 20 70
L. L. Messick, ,906 and 307 w. Second St.
Groceries and Flour.
For cheap groceries and -four 60 to
Kimble's, Second and Justison streets.
Januey, 303 King street, has Just re.
Iceived two cars extra Burbank potatoes,
1.-TWO cars choice York State apples, one
lear western butter will sell TO the
trade at very low figures. These goods
are all fresh arrivals, and not been ad-
vertised all fall.
Second hand pianos. all kinds, and
fully repaired, as low in price rs worr
out ones sold by dealers, are ordered
from the repair shops in Baltimore BY
James Shobe, 300 W. Sixth street.
Several tons CT pure buckwheat fou
direct from New York State to the trad,
at bottom prices. Tatnall, Bros, 10
Mary land avenue.
Il II you want apples, potatoes or an!
kind of produce go TO Smeltz q Co., i
East Fourth street, and save money b.
, buying there.
Morning Light, New Royal and Dad,
} paElor stoves, East Fourth street
Pick els stove store.
Call aud see samples Of fancy cards q
the REPUBLICAN, Office. VIII prin
cheap.
Come and look at the Capital range
Pickels' steve store, East Fourth St
Frames for eAbinet pictures for 3bc. q
Lex Barney's. No. 8 Hast Seventh street
Call and try the Indian nickel cleane
and poltsher. Pickels' stove store.
Will sell you Eve pounds Of string 70
Il at the REPUBLICAN Office.
Il Bush's. French street wharf, is tn
place TO buy your GOAL.
Paper bags for sale cheap At the BE
PUBLICAN Office.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Grana Lodge A. O. q. w.

The Grand Lodge of the Ancient
Or der Of United Workmen met on
Wednesday In Baltimore. The lodge
comprises the States OF Maryland, Della
ware and New Jersey. The following
officers we're elected for the ensuin 2
year: Grand Master Workman. John j.
Gallagher, of Delaware, Grand Foreman,
William II. Vermilye, Of New Jersey
Grand Overseer, J. A. Vsnsant of
New Jersey @ rand Guide, John W.
Diefendorf, of Delaware; Grand Record.
er, A. II. Colbert, of Maryland; Graud
Receiver, Myer Hirsch, of Maryland (;
Grand Watchman, j. B. Ellis, of Mary,
land; Grand Medical Examiner, g. L.
wilkins, NJ. D., of Baltimore
Grand Trustee, A. B. Jones, of Della
wAro
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Musical wedd ing .

Last evening Johu r. Bonner and
Miss Lizzie Bslford were married at
st. Peters Pro. Cathedral, by the Rev.
B. J. Kelley. The brids aud groom
were both members of the cheir Of St.
Peters, and az they approached the
altar, w. j. Parry played Mendelsson' 3
" Wedding March" and "The Bridal
Chorus" from Lobengrin. A large re
ception was given ut the home OF the
bride, No. 6l9 West Sixth street, where
tLey were entertained by Mayor
Rhoads and the choir of which he is
of music. The presents were numerous,
many OF them costly. Among them
was handsome silver service with a
swinging ioe pitcher from St. Peters
choir.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
BR vITIEs.
Sun sets 6.33

Sun rises O. %. Sun sets 6.s3.
'rry Bush's coal you will like Il.
Strong cough CANDY at Fersus,n,s.
George r. Hodge. .o7 Sb,p,sv s,ro..
Have Won r.ad ,ha :. uo,na w.sr,v -,
~ ioe1 sio Aoo
y busns Oval yoe VIII sn'eiy nNe ~
nnus ana oesos es farRersb, EssI zno 81
Millard Y. Davis, jeWeier, . L. 2nd street.
Oity Laundry, Sixth and Shipiey streets
Fine IA X. Kings at Hanna If H. Youyth
uart,no a,gn na,n,a, On was, s.v.n,n .,
80. ao,,.r- ss.',,I a.. n,".a,'.
~ Ueei wv He' NA0 VI PS'""'S'
The telephone operator has perpetual
noiier day'
A young lady wrapped up In herself Is a
delicate parcel.
Advertising isa good deal like making
love TO widow. II can't be 0verdone.
A snow bawl-"Say mister. DIVER want
yer sidewalk shoveled of 80
Nature never yet produced a woman who
oou Ia throg a snovhaII straisht
.,s,N :.
~ s Inposslule lor tne pnotographer 70
mmnya ' -sSN 80 "' NA
Ine man VINO never sets mad Is SUPPOSED
70 DC q M haiI proener 70 the woman "Ao HeVer
looks pehlhu her'
/ whea countryman was asked what was
the waist OF dress, ne reckoneu II was the
part that dragged on the pavement.
Go and see those decorated tea sets with
nity-six pieces for $500 at Aaair's, ais,
King street.
There is In Texas msm named DamrIch
but he Ism t as rich as his name would indi
cate.
A locomo,,va revar ,okasanv,hino's stronye
| than water. and vet IL oufte often goes ot a
bust."
Evarvtb,ny IN tho Army lima n. tho Nav
80, 80, 49,. - '"T Shaststans nrnscri ottnns
sers,nilve ecoMnonndsd
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Sale of Real Estate

The FIVE story leather factory at the
corner OF Fourth and Orange streets
will be told at public sale at the court
house, on Saturday morning, in order
TO close up the estate of the late James
I. Kirkpatrick. 1t is a valuable pro-
psrty, and 1t is very likely that it will
not sell lnr anything like first cost.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
sesslement for Injuries.

Last August. when the steamer FELTON,
was partially blown up by an explo-
sion, John Vsntine, Of Chester. received
very painful and serious injuries on his
left leg and foot. from which he yet
suffers. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, the Chester Times says. has
injuries inflicted.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
SRIe0fS SfOck.

L. W. Stidham & Son, auctioneers,
sold for G. Lobdell and j. W. Bank, ,on
Riverside farm, Brandywine Hundred
on Wednesday afternoon, horses at
5000, 5000, S145, sl0o; cows from $35 to
$50; IN ilk route Sl00; corn AZ cents q
bushel, and other articles at fair
rates.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
TrAiu Delayed.

The accom- moda tion train which
leaves Philadelphia at 8, 80 p. M, on
the p, w. & B. R R. for this city, was
detained last evening about an hour
at Claymont, by the bending of one of
rods Of the engine, and had finally to be
brought here by the engine of another
train.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

The popular wine, liquor and cigar
dealer, is closing out his present stock
of cigars at cost for cash. at 10S West
Seventh street. After March 1st an
entire now stock of cigars from one OF
the leading manufactures.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
N eEehant Tailor.

James Harding, 816 French street, Ii
acknowledged to be one of the besI
merchant tailors in tie city. His cutting
and fitting cannot be excelled. Nobody )
looks well without neat fitting suit
and this Harding guarantees every
time. He has large stock of Goodi
and the latest fashions.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Better Late rhaa Never:

You have worried along with that
cough for q long time now, keeping the
folks awake nights aud annoying the
preacher on Sunday, when 25cent
bottle of Canada Pine Syrup would
have cured it long ago.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
OOnaling is GOOD.

so are the coasting rubber boots fol
girls and boys. and the prices right, at
Babcock'a, 206 Market street. head
quarters for all kinds Of rubber foot
wear.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
We Have ALI the Sizes.

Notwithstanding the big rush for
rubber overshoes and boots at Bah
cocks, 2O6 Market street, the family
shoe house. bargains in all kinds Of
leather and rubber footwear.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

At the family shoe house you will find
just what you want in seasonable foot
wear and az satisfactory prices, because
always the lowest for the quality. VIM.
II. Babcock 206 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
List Sal es
Psrsona, property is advertised to be sold
"a Eollowa.A

as follows:
X, Kirkpatri1 III, Court House, 13
wesley hanco. Booths Corner, Feb. 10
VIM X. Finn, Ohfistiana, Feb. 10
Webster & Lavender Mill Greek, Feb. II
H. l.. Brown, OhrtstianA Hid, Feb. II
John B FaYinger, Ohristiana Hd., Feb. l.
David r. Nom Dlien, Penoader, Feb. is
John Springer, 6ooeased, city, Feb. 20
y. W. Morrison. Court House, Feb. 20
Eiward McCalliBter, near Dol. Oity, Feb. ~
n. Cleaves, Feneater HID. Feb. %
Executors Of u. y. B0uiden, Pom
onder. FEB. 20
NAyIor and Carson. Brandywine, Feb. rs
joshua u. Richards, n. q. HID, Feb. rs
Richard Grub, Brandy sine, Feb. "a
Miles CLARK, HE'D Lion, Mar
Thos. Morrison, admir-. N. q. HID. Mar. }
JOhn Hayes. New CASTLE. Mar. 2
Joseph Tailey. Brandy wine, Mar. 3
Levi Roberts. city. sale OF horses, Mar. /
A. l.. Tyson, Chester, Mar. 4
y. b. Winner. New Castle Hd., Mar. I
VIM T. Dayett. Pencader HID Mar. 4
VIM. Stockley, city, furniture. Mar. .
MiIier A CLOUD, BrandyWine, Mar. IL
rhoa. White, decd. New Castle H., Mar. 10
La.imer. a Woodward, Christians
HID, Mar IL
Levi Roberts. Chester, Mar. IS
Wilson & Atwell, Brandywine, Mar. ~
Lyman N Snyder. CbnstianA, Mar 70
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

Is the leading lung and sore throat
remedy of Wilmington, Del, and the
real prompt cure for coughs, sore throat
etc, appreciated by all the people.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
Congress on ~ Weu "a es day.

In the United States Seuate on
Wednesday Mr.. Hosr offered resolu-
tion, which was aeresd to, directing
the Com mittes on Library ito report
at an early day the expediency of the
erection at the sch of governments of o
statue or monumehs to the memory of
the late illustrious eoldier, General
Winfield Scott Hancock" Mr.. Eustis'
resolution, calling on the Secretary of
the Treasurer for information as to tn
refusal of the Assistant Treasurer ct
New Orleans to receive shipments of
silver and to issue silver certificates,
therefore, went over. Mr.. Dolph sub
mitted an amendment to Mr. Sher-
mans silver bill. Senate adjourned.
Book-keepers aud others who lead
sedentary lives should use DIR. Bulls
Baltimore Pills, the great preventive
against constipation. Price 25 cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

The old story Trivial symptoms
were neglected until Rheumatism be.
came established, whereas all the suf-
fering could have been prevented by
the prompt use of Salvation Oil. 25
cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

Days Horse Powder promotes the
z owth of stunted pigs, and prevents
the hog cholera.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

That highly recommended remedy
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup. is free from
opium. Price 35 cents.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

"a better article 1t is impossible to
get sir; have tried them all and un-
hesitatingly pronounce DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup superior to any," (Exc.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11

Pratcs Horse ana Cattle Food.
best continental food in the market.
Tatnall Bros. 101 Maryland avenue.
Daily Republican., 1886-02-11
AT
62l Market Street.
CRANOR & CO..

Are Offering a large,
stock OF Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins. Doy-
lies and Crashes, at very
low p ri C e S. H a | f
bleached table linens as
low as 20 cents per
yard, and a German
linen, full-bleached,
and u inches wide, at
$I.oo per yard. Moth
ing like it ever offered
In this market before.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18
BROOKLYN.

Uavcmovers Elder the rcfners yesterday sent
check 800 for the Police Pension Fund 10 Poice COM
missioner aifoll
Julia Sweeney forty found dead in her bed by her
their mons 40 Gainctst yesterday morning.
e SAYS she went 10 bed drunk.
In the County Office yesterday filed the ccItih
of the Ahbas Chcsed COngrcgatnn
wht h meets at No. POI Nnetecnths Jacob kozky and
Jacob Barnet are two OF The trustees
check for 81 ESQ the Panc Fund was received by
Justice Walsh yesterday from tlc pusohIa vi 9 'os'P
Church.
Al mcctne of the Board Of Charities yesterday il was de-
cide that after saturday the mechanics aud "tlcr EN-
ploves OF county institutions Will not bepeime |" olse
in these buildings
r1 civil service Commissioners will hold an
hand when the th1ynNc
men New Lots district are appointed Ihci are aou
3O0 mon ia volunteer re department Oi New LOIS an "i
VIII be ousted August /. when ue tO"h COMES
within Tie citys jurisdicton
lanes Henncssy who attempted 10 commit suicide by jump
MIncoa, Friday, VIII he examiner
ihs week lie tlef and well known To me
police I'm 1891 attempted to extor 800 from George
threatened to shoot MI Schcy nc
to give him anything.
Permission granted the Atlantic Avenne Railroad Com
pany Yesterday Department of city Works Ia open
Park ave the purpose of extending that branch OF us line
from " Nashin ngtOntye to Broadway
Colonel BENJAMIN F. Got was appointed Commissioner OF
Charities ana Correction of Kings County yesterday in place
of MI Reeve. Republican. Colonel Colt i W"m-
uent Democrat lie also wcllknown Grand Army man.
Commodore fully recovered his health ani will
at lis desk usual work at the ard was re-
sumcd ia several departments yesteiday
the Of restaurant at No BOG
Broadway whose H. Gabrielle brought suit for ~eaTa
ton filed AFFIDAVIT Yesterday which he said that c mar
RED her July 10 lSS4 but that the ,lld borne ny tne
ever promised 10 live with her or that
she is suffering the lack OF the necessacs O life.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18
IA CK From CONSULTING WITH n. @. DE RIVERA
Salvador ROs of the suspended firm of j. de

Co., Francis r. Sargent sgree and NJ Hurry
the assgnecs lawyer returned yesterday from Montreal
whittier they had gone the parner G. lie RI
who has not en , the failure Mr Hurry
said that he had taken with HIM copy the balance
sheet aud had spent Friday IN going with Mr.. de- Ri
lie was Sti engaged ~ sIe out the firms affair
lie offered o other explanation Of Mr. de RvcIas absence
than the ne,si Oi rest II understood that the
standing of t firm II exactly asccalnc the
creditors wllbe called ana Proposition submitted 10
MONTREAL Jny II (Speciab.-ionTy C.de Rivera Is a
guest at the Balmoral Hotel in this city, Speaking OF
hs departure from NrwYOrk today, he sad 81 left
New.YUrk because was completely broken down aud
dispred N.Y. creditors were harassing me on every
side. became nervous and alarmed ami thought few
days change would do good" Mr. de- Rivera Is
charged with having yp0thecaei warehouse
for THIS he denies and says that time will show
the sensati0nal reports published the New York
paper. I" b. lalsc. He IL large shareholder the
E-prrauza Marble Company Of RutanI, the Poult-
ney slate WorRs. Ooth oi which concerns have been
fOrcci % suspend. Speaking Jt how the estate would
turn out Mr. lie Rivera said that depended upon tho
future of thu sugar market and the their
ia ~. Domingo. HOwever estate 10 be care
fully ami prudcntiy sumins.ered would par large
dividend tO his creditors.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18
SUDDEN RISE IN THE PRIcE or HoPs

The brewers and Other consumers OF hops
who are blessed with remarkable amiabity must he
passing through unusual amount OF mental as well
as financial suffering, because OF The marked
advance In the price o. hops due TO
varied, and IN instances untrustwOrthy reports
a. TO the condition of thehop The holders of the
% crpp have heuehtcd by many dollars. A hop
who has boon OF the fortunate IN the advance
s still holding for further advance said ytster
day:
six weeks medium fair hops were selling at
cents pound and cho'ce hops were bringing
only cents pound. Then came reports
that the hop suffering from lice and
due TO the weather and az The hops maured their
leaves found to have turned black and been de-
strOyed. Things have gone on III this discOursg
Ing way, and II Is reported that number OF
the hoJ-yards In Madison County. Cherry Val
ley. Sharon. Ritchhei Springs and other hop
districts have been pOughed During TINS interval
hops have continued To 20 mp Until they quoted
"a 27 2s cents. IL has been boon to those who have
held any Of the Old crop and their extra earnings
VIII enable them to take vacation hut the brewers feel
exclusively especially those Ike Jacob Rupert. who
makes the Rnp.Eer beer. fine grade almost like
porter that Il extensively used "a tonic and requires
extra hops and In greater proportion. For nstance.
with 1000 bales averaging anJut 200 pounds each.
and h0ught Al l2Gl cents pound. would clear about
$lJOOOO The Iusrgets by cable report that Germany
and Engani have fine and large crop. and the Calf
forns crop Ia reported unusually favorable. SO
think the hieh prices only temporary and will
up to above do lar pound. few days Brew
buying only for Immediate wants, and the
new crop Is gathered prces will 20 back
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18
NFW-YORK CITY.

Cro,on water rents for the week. SI79 O21 81 licenses
issued by the Mayors Marshal 36S; fees Sl,7o7 o.
Music III Central Park this afternoon at o'clock BY
Cappa's Band.
Potter B. sweeny sailed yesterday on the Normandie
A number Of his friends went down 10 the pier 10 sc
him of.
Franci. Kaatt his thro, with razor at No. S65
West Ihir'y-ntth.s' ycs'e11oy onr'ah oner '"o'
John Murray an inspector OF weights and measures.
ye-ieoday paid the Controller another instslment OF
The IRON steamboats, Taurns and PEGASUS make four
trips Long Branch to-day from west twenty thrust
and Pier No. North River
The rumor that the Domestic Building at Fourteenth
A. and Broadway Will lie leased to Edwsr1 stokes "a
lencd at the Office OF tho Domestic sewing Machine
Company.
Tie reductions thus far made in the working force OF
the Department of Plbc Works will effect an annnai
saving 96s This not include the SoOOo SAL
ary OF Colonel julius W. Adams consulting engineer.
whose rrsisna!lon tales effect on august L. Dep"y
force Ia completed he VIII have s1ved SloooOo ayear.
Nathan Bircnan. Henry Blrchal and Thomas Birchall
.titutius firm Brchan Sons. coal merchants.
have made an assignment 10 " Ham II. Chapman and
William Blrchai. The preferences amount to $500
Nathan Brcha has male an individual as%isnrncut to
the same assgnees. giving SllOO preferences
There several applicants already for the lease OF
and Thiry-sxths. The house will not be ready 10 re-
ceve guests before November l.
Yhe Irish Worid famine fund has been Increased by
these additional contributions NJ M'urice Roche trcas-
nrer Irish N"ona Lrasue Newport, 81" pr LAM JamrS
CaIlahsns rancn. Ctl.. Sl9 90; Edward Gim1rtn aud
others, Chicago. III 500
Professor Draper OF Central Park. reports: Mean
barometer last wceS. 29s2s inches mean temperature,
7S degrees; wind travelled 923 miles; rainfall, Luz
inches
The gypses who landed at Castle Garden on FRIDAY
from the steamer Archimede were yesterday SEM to
Wards Islaad with their monkeys ana Their pedi'
They affidavit that thev had loo francs between
them aI intended Insir living by giving street
| exhibitions The FlOrO Line. which brought them
over, Will lie obi ged TO take them back
A. the ferry boat nona was leaving South Ferry at
go H. m Yesterday, the towing steamer OScepia, with
number of harges tow. rounded the Battery ami
entered the East River The WnOna TIED 10 before
her bows buC struck her aud carried away
n mart OF her railing.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18

The authorities Queens County will prosecute the pro
rrirtors the baseball parks in the county which ptnl
SUNDAY baseball plt, al tc next CoiNenng O thc Gran
Jury. The teton Oi !am l. Montcvrde oi Nasp'i ~
THURSDAY. tlc ~ tl step III general movement
parks and cVelc" l. Icing secured Tor tr prose
cuiion oi the managers ol ts, wool fllto'c =
Rauir- Harry IIs, the College Point and other pubAc
baseball grounds.
RAIrISG lfoLLow.-The mutilaed remains OF a man TOO
To recognized found on the raodd
Track Yesterday The had cvlrntly been run over y
the train Long Island city for Grecnpor on FRIDAY
night.
Long ISLAND CrY-A jrrr in the Queens County Court Of
ions Yesterday docd,d int Mrs. Josephine liuss0n ol
Qnc,n, insane and incapable Of managing her ahirs
iIcr husband 1.onls HussOn, LEFT an estate valued al
100000
JAMAICA Daniel T. Walters of Brooklyn has been arrested
on the complaint OF Rachel Thompson. cooftd, VINO char
Walters released on ban yesterday
undng Trial before Justices ntt and lIcnfrioson To NOR
row The girls father civil suit against Walters
for 50 900 damages
New-York tribune., 1886-07-18

Custom House for many years. lie II q
n'nnecr in the reform movement. ranking
as snch with George William Curtis lie has
written book on the subject and is known far and
wide as reformer IN theory ana practice anu as
mon of nndoubted honor The attempt OF such
spoIIsmen as Parker, Beatte aud Berry to discredt
HIM Is laughed at. But the trouble is that the
present commission at Washington IS in the hands
Of Mr. Oberly, aud from various
liitle circumstances which have come
TO light it is clear that he and
the Parker Beattie Berry combination understand
each other Ii ls believed that efforts are being
made TO force his retirement from the Custom
House altogether. He is the auditor of the Naval
Mr. Hedden cannot remove him. but the secre-
tary of the Treasury can. 1t is gem
orally believed that Mr.. Oberly is endeavorlng TO
have this done. With Mr.. Comstock's retirement
all pretence of obeyIng the law would be aban.
doned, and the only man IN position TO combat
and expose the methods Of Hubert y. Ihompsons
Custom House managers would be out OF the way.