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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

TWO MEETINGS LAST NIGHT TO ARRANGE FOR
THE DEMONSTRATIONS.
The committee of arrangements for the eman-
cipation celebration appointed by the Chase or
regular" convention at a meeting last night
decided to hold the meeting In the evening of
emancipation day at Israel c. NJ. E church. A
letter was read from Capt. j. w. Flint, COM
manding the Grant Memorial Guards, OF Balti-
more, Nd, accepting the invitation to partici-
pate in the parade. A letter from Prof j. NJ.
Gregory accepting the invitation to preside at
the Israel church meeting was read. The Balti.
more Rifles, Monumental City Guards, Balti-
more City Guards, and Smiths Drill Com
mandery, of Baltimore, are expected TO take
part in the parade. The Capital City Guards
and the Washington Cadets last evening ac-
cepted invitations from Mr.. Marshall, the chief
marshal, to parade.
AT meeting at Galilean Fisherman's hail.
last evening, of the Carson emancipation day
convention various committees were appointed
to arrange for the proposed celebration April
10th. y. 5. b. Wall was appointed chairman Of
the committee Oh speeches, j. w. Freeman of
the committee OF arrangements, G. l.. Joy ofthe
committee of entertainment. Rev. II. III. O.
Dyson of the committee to wait on the Presi-
dent, and p. II. Carson of the finance commit
tee.
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knocked Out in Five Minutes.
A LIVELY FIGHT BETWEEN TWO CHICAGO
LIGHT-wEIGHTS,

CHICAGO, March 16.-A short but sharp
battle with Kid gloves took place yesterday
afternoon at a convenient spot on the south
pion OF Illinois. and w q. Cranston, OF Boston;
stakes OF 500 a side. Ware led with his right.
landing heavily on Cranston's left Jaw The
blow drove the Boston man back ward toward
the ropes, but he recovered in time to meet
ware s second rush, and 10 get In some telling
hall arm blows. Immediately after breaking
Ware caught Crantson a fearful crack ON the
right eye. Cranston responded pluckily, but
goc considerably the worst of IL during the
balance the round. Ware opened the second
round with another sharp right-hander.
Cranston resisted for sixty seconds, and then
crashed TO the floor under aclean shouider-hit
regaining his feet just in time to be knocked
bleeding and senseless into Wares chair, and
although his friends called out 10 him to get To
his feet, he lay motionless, the blood trickling
in a stream from his battered nose and mouth
The time-keeper called "Timer at the end OF
ten seconds, and the referee awarded the fight
TO Ware. The time of the entire battle was but
four minutes and fifty seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

The THIRTEENTH BUILDING ASSOCIATION
At the meeting of the Thirteenth building
association last evening, the Office OF
vacant and the board of directors was directed
TO fill the vacancy. The report of Acting Sec
Rotary John Leetch was made, in which he
stated that the books of ex-Secretary Ferdinand
King showed that Mrs. Farley was in arrears
for two years and five months while her pass
books showed that she had paid up to date.
The lady, who was present, denied that she was
in arrears. The charge OF $500 against Mrs.
O'DOnnell was declared by that lady to be i'm
correct, and she said that she had never drawn
q cent from the association. Other cases were
mentioned in the report to show discrepancies
in the books.
ST PArRIcK's DAY.-The members Of the
Catholic Hibernfa Benevolent society here will
meet at Trinity school hall on the morning ST.
Patrick's day In full uniform. See notice.
CPURCH ELECrIoN.-The annual election of
officers of the Congress Street NJ. p. church took
place last evening, and resulted in the choice of
Capt. VIM. Z. Bell, as delegate to the Maryland
conference, to be held in Baltimore on the eth
proximo, and John E. Cox as alternate; also the
B. X. Gladmon, Richard Young. VIM. Grimes
and BENJAMIN Carr; trustees, Messrs Joseph
Libbey, ]. ID. Cathell. Geo. A. Birch, John T..
Cox, James Martin, Charles Upperman and
Capt William E. Bell; secretary, George Clark.
CATTLE MARKET.-Sales OF live stock at Dro-
Rest are reported By
As to 5is: good at 4as to AS: medium at to
41a; common at to 4. Sheep and lambs
Sheep at 4ax to 5la lambs at S TO 6ls. 10 cows
and calves, at $40 TO $40. Market brisk.
NOTES.-The hall OF Covenant Lodge, No. 13,
about $500 meeting will be held in Trinity
school this evening 70 organize base ball club.
Mr.. s. Thomas Brown left yesterday for
Florida, to be absent several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

AN APPLICATION FOR CITIzENsHIP-Mr.
John A. Clarke to-day, for Emil Kuhblank, q
native of Germany, who has served in the u.
S. navy, and received an honorable discharge
therefrom, applied to Judge James for letters OF
citizenship under the law Of July 18th. 1862,
which provides for naturalizing aliens who
have received honorable discharge nom the
armies of the United States. Judge James de-
clined to admit him to citizenship, because the
law does not apply to persons In the navy, aud
certified the application TO the Court I'm Gem
eral Term, to be heard In the frst Instance.
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Society.

Society.
The marriage OF Miss Jessie Lyons, of this city
and Mr.. Gerome Randall, Of New York. was
witnessed by the friends of the young couple
last evening. The double drawing rooms were
deliberately decorated with beautiful designs of
flowers, and the air was redOlent with the per-
fume OF rare exotics. The bridal party entered
the drawing-room at eight o'clock, while the
wedding march was being played by an orches.
ira hidden by a group of palm trees and bloom.
ing plants. The six maids Of honor entered
first and formed in a half circle under q hand.
some arch Of flowers, followed by the first
bridesmaid In, MISS oarase Lyons sister Of the
ron, OF New York, a college friend of the groom.
next the groom and mother of the bIide. and
cOrted by two little pages dressed in green vel
vet, with white lace collars. The bride wore a
rich evening robe OF white satin elaboratelv
trimmed with point lace, the low corsape and
train embroidered in silver, and the point Veil
fastened by diamond fern-leaf. and diamond
ornaments; Inc bridesmaid wore white satin,
EndicOtt, Warner, Hill, Daniels and Mrs AZ
thur Cameron, nee Miss Mabel REYNOLDS of
New York, a young bride now on her wedd}nr
trip, who, by request wore her bridal robe. =
heavy white satin, without sleeves and low cor.
sage; the front a mass of embroidery i'm real
pearls, with deep fiounce OF passementerie
across the bottom in front, likewise OF pearls
The sides were cascades of point lace. and the
train maud painted In smilax and cream moss
rose Duds. The groom and best man wore the
conventional full evening dress. After the Ger q.
mony an elegant dinner was served in courses.
during which music was rendered by the or.
chestra and kilograms OF congratulaiion vera
read Mr.. and Mrs. Randall make o short trit,
70 Chicago to visit friends, and then 20 To Ell
rope for several months.
largely attended meeting of the lady man.
ayers of the Kirmes was held Yesterday. ana
many OF the minor preliminary arrangements
Tor It's performances on the 18th OF MAY were
completed. AT this meeting three OF the prlyate
boxes at the theater We're taken, for two hum
dred dollars each, one having been previously
taken at one hundred dollars.
Mrs. William Fisher and Mrs. Claude Nimmo
left for q trip TO Richmond, by boat, yesterday.
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The Rock Island Train Robbery.
THE OFFICERS HUNTING A HARD CHARACTKx
SUSPECTED OLE THE CRIME

CHICAGO, March 16.-A special from Morris,
Ills, says: Nearly all efforts being directed
TO the arrest OF Nike Humphrey, hard charac-
ter, who formerly lived here. The officers try.
ing TO solve the Rock Island train robbery
and murder believe he is one of the perpetra-
hair of exactly the color OF that found i'm the
death clutch of Nichols, the murdered messen-
ger. Those who saw the handful OF hair and
know Humphrey, are willing 10 swear To the
Identity. The suspected man has not been
seen since the crime was committed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

Los ANGELES, CAL, March 16.-The South
ern Pacific railroad yesterday restored Its
former tarln OF $500 as the freight rate from
mere 10 Denver. The rate before the restoration
was fifty
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ghe Evangelical Alliance.


THE PROPOSED NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD HERE NEXT WINTER.
The Metropolitan Branch of the Evangelical
Alliance of the United States held q meeting
this morning at the Y. M. G. A. rooms, with DIR.
Sunderland in the chair. A very full represen-
tation of the pastors and churches OF the city
were present. Alarge number of new members
were enrolled. The question before the meet
ing WAS the desirability of inviting the Alliance
of the United States to hold conference in
this city during the winter of 1867. Rev.
Drs. StOddard and Shearer, of New York, made
remarks showing the Importance of the COM
ing conference. After discussion 1t was voted
to invite the Alliance to be held at such time
during the winter of 1867 as may hereafter
be determined. "A committee was appointed TO
take the whole matter in charge and Cooperate
with the officers at New York. 1t consists OF
Bishop E. G. Andrews and Gen. S. S. Henkle, OF
the NJ. E. church; Rev. I. W. Bates and s. r.
Stratton, of the Nj. p. church; Rev. DR.. ]. g.
Butler and George Ryneal, Of the Lutheran
church; Rev. s. n. Greene and A. N. Ciapp, OF
the Baptist church; Rev. DIR. Elliot and A. s.
Pratt, Of;the Episcopal; Rev. DIR. Sunderland
and VIM. BallanIyne, ESQ., OF the Presby terisn
church; Rev. =. M. Newman and ]. B. johnson,
OF the Congregational church; Rev. DR., A. w.
Pitxer and j. ". A. Shields, OF the Southern
Presby terrain church; Rev. +. -. Power and III.
G. Sitter, OF the Christian church. Brother A. s.
Pratt was elected chairman OF the committee.
Bishop Andrews was elected vice president Of
the branch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16
"MONUMENT AVENUE"

A LETTER FROM THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
TO REPRESENTATIVES, SPRINGER, ENCLOSING
"A BILL To ENLARGE THE EASTERN END OF
THE MALL To LAY OUT AN AVENUE THROUGH
SAID MALL" ETC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

THE LArB PRoF. ]. III. SIDDoNA-ProE ]. III.
Siddons, who died Sunday at his home, 2OO6
18th street northwest, was buried this after
noon, the funeral services taking place at the
residence. Prof 6iddons, who was In his 66th
year, had for several years been q clerk In
the adjutant generals ONCE. He was q grand
son Of the great English actress, Sarah Siddons;
was born In Calcutta, and educated in England.
He served for some time a. an English ARTILLERY
omcer, and subsequently, built and managed .
theater In Calcutta He was also for . long
regarded - 0ue ShAkspeayeau scholar.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

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THE PEACE OF UTRECHT AND THE PRINCI-
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JAMES w. GERARD.
vo. Cloth, Extra Sd
"1he author has made study of the momentous
events leading TO that famous compact the re-
suit Is narrative quite romantic a tale of fiction
and IN every way AS entertaining. '-ChicdgO Herald
Mr.. Gerard has opened up mine of historical
wealth, which WI; be a revelation to many who have
been accustomed TO regard themselves as thoroughly
acquainted with the subject. Detroit Free Press
Mr.. Gerard has made careful study of that mo-
XIV and Queen Anne. of which the Peace of Utrecht
was the political cumination: and he has presented
the results of his valuable researches in 1OrcbIe
and attractive style that readers every class will
come familiar with the subject. "-Mdgdzine Of Amfri-
History.
The author has given in this work an exceedingly
valuable and impartial contribution historical
literature and that be read wit pleasure and
profit not only by the student of history and inter-
national iaw.but by the general reader"-N T. World
Taking up one OF the most difficult periods of his
tory Mr. Gerard has brought clearly before stu
dent all the various phases Of the Spanish Succession
Statesmen and Soldiers of those eventfu times and
Mr. Gerards speculatiOns the ruling motives of
those not among the least interesting portions
of this hi,tUry'-N y. Times.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

At Canton, Ohio, . peculiar form Of fnlluenxs
Is raging, and over three thousand people, i'm
Guiding one thousand school children are
affected.
The Rhode Island democratic state conven-
ton yesterday nominated astate ticket hoado1
By Amazon epragus Tor goveraoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

THERE WILL Be A BRIEF FUNERAL SER
VICE conducted by the chaplain of the House
over the remains of Representative Hahn at
Speares undertaking establishment, at clock
TINS afternoon. The casket will be taken from
the city at $50 O'Clock, and the final service
Will be held in New Orleans,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16
Gen. Pope Retired,

Ucu rope KeI1reO.
An order was issued from the War depart
ment to-day retiring Major Gen. Pope. 1t is
understood that the nomination of his sue
cessor and of two brigadier generals. with the
consequent promotions, will be made to-mor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

fH~ REMOVAL.-DANENHOW & SON
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move about Apfil LIST next from 1926 to 11l5 St
NV. The office 1926 st. will for rent from that
date. 1nh!y-1m
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and to 3. mIOft*
tfES THOSE USING OUR MACHINES ARE
- - particularly cautioned "gains, allowing them
10 DC tapered With at the house by persons repre-
senting themselves as being employed by us as
aujusters, and who i'll most cases entirely
incompetent, exactng enormous charges and render
ing no practical service We responsible only for
work done at our office, where but skilled work
men are employed and only genuine parts used
orders by postal Will receive immediate attention
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

The FRENCH SPOLIATIoN CLAIMs-The
Court OF Claims Is hearing argument from
Mr. W llson, counsel for the government, on the
general question of the liability of the United
States under the treaties with regard to the
French spoliation claims. After MIR. Wilson
concludes his argument, Messrs. Shellabarger
ana w llSOn will speak for the claimants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

f..S THE Clicks MUTUAL BENEFIT
IJ>~a-a and Protective Association will hold their
regular meeting TONIGHT. FRANK BRESLAU,
sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

| .syS NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
- (Medical Department of Columbian Unver-
Slty' The sixty-fourth Annual Commencement will
De neld III the Congregational Church. corner 10Th
anu u streets. on WEpN ESDA1, March 18th, at 8
Pm; Address by Ir: w. w. Godding, Naledictory by
DIR. w. w l.. CSseI. Music By the Marine BAND I5oors
open at :. No reserved seats.
Spring Course OF Lectures begins on Thursday April
Isl, al So p. M. "A. +. A KING, NJ. D.,
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| f-ss WASHINGTON, D. C., MARCH Is 1856
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the balance due me ON the policy issued by your com
pany, No. 40 Tor 81 600, the lite of late hus-
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until April ., $50.
Foryour prompt settlement please accept my thanks
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-16

Won MOLTKE's COMPLIMENT TO AMERICAN
SoLDIERs.-Gen. Sheridan has given out for
publication a letter from Count Won Moltke,
written in 1876 introducing Count Arnim and
speaking in high terms OF the bravery and skill
OF the celebrated men who accomplished so
much during the war under such adverse cir
cumstances as to awaken the wonder of mill
tary men on this side of the ocean and to SPUR
them on to emulation"
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-10

John LANNON,
WHOLESALE
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Corner Market street sud Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
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Orders promptly attended to and consignment
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Alfxanltia Daze1te.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH TO-


MIR, RUSSELL SAGE on SrR1KEs.-Ru5Seil
Sage, of New York, director OF the MIS-
souri, Pacific Railroad, was interviewed on
tbe subiect of the strike, and said:
"I received to-day dispatch iron az.
r,,xi.. in Texas, saying the men VINO nan
.r,nrx Jeff because the chief of the Knights
;, Labor ordered them to do so, not because
"a, md any grievance themselves. he saih
...p;,'ocees were satisfied. II seems that
r.. a,..,, Receiver Brown, OF the Texas Pa'
III refused 10 reinstate few discharge:
,s.-.u.-n, the labor chief undertook 10 die
tai- - Sim and demanded the re emplo, :
I:cn. Of hose men at once. or Il Ulg StilN'
Nnt.tt b. iEaugurated.
This is an alarming state OF things. IL
j. "a Desperate pass ~hen some labor or''s
iz.tion US 10 employees Discharge J"h"
Doe ,.r r=-emplcy Pa: Maionsy; if you DC" !
"e viii; order a s,1ik-.' lftnis sort OF thipH
c,:s.tiaur- capital will i" Withdrawn al"
stored away. Then So snail have :Iotin2
bread riots such a Witnessed II Europe.
81 hav. .aikei y:i.h CaEgrsssmen ana
statesmen about The necessity OF the imme
date enactment by the Cnited states gov
ernmeut VI some equitable !a"H tha. VIII
govern a.or and capital, a"i chat WI! pre-
vent the continual clashinS Of these two FL
emepts Tne government will have 10 take
copnizanca Of this complex and all.impoi!-
AMI probIem-our law makers must grappe
with Inc question sooner or iater anu tne
sooner the better, for at the rate the labor
element is going on now 1t will certainly re-
suit in the retirement Of capital from rail-
road and other enterprises, leaving work
men in more desperate strait' ban they are
now 10
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BRANCHES

MANASSAS DIVISION-Daily except Sunday.
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rive Front Royal G:32 p. m. River,on 64 / p
m. Strasburg 7:05 pm. Accommodation leaves
Alexandria 400 q. M Manassas GEO a H. Ar
rive Front Royal 40 a. NJ, Riverton 1900
m. Strssburg 100 p IN.
Eastward-Leave Strasburg 6:1O u. m River
ton G:38 a. M. Front Royal 6:51 a. ~. Ar
rive Manassas 9:15 q. m. Alexandria 1915 a.
III. Washington 1O:40 4. M. Accommodation
leave strasburs 1:15 N. Riverton 215 p.
II. Front ROYAL 2:4O p m Arrive Manassas
$50 p II Alexandria 1000 p III.
WARRENToN BRANCH
Trains Nos 90 81. 81, and 30 connect daily ut
WarrcrtOn Junction to amt from Warren
ton. Trains Nos. 80 and 80 daily. except
Sunday. to anG from Warrcnton. Train No
% does not connect with Wsrrcnton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION.
DAILY except Sunday. Leave Rocky Mount 100
l.. II. Arrive Franklin Junction 1920 a. H.
Leave Franklin Junction 500 p. m. Arrive
Rocky Mount 11:3O p. III.
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NORTH BOUND.
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