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SOciety.

SOc1efy.
The President, Miss Cleveland. Miss Van
Vechten and Col. and Mrs. Lamont, occupied a
box at the National Theater last evening to see
the Abbott Opera Company in "The Mikado"
Mrs. Doiph, with the assistance OF three
charming young ladies, her daughter, Miss
Agnes, Miss Odeneal and Miss Green Of New
Jersey, held o delightful after o'clock recep-
ton yesterday.
Mrs. Gen. Wheeler and the Misses Wheeler
were pleasantly at home yesterday.
Mrs. Senator Conger was quietly at home, and
those who were fortunate enough to call greatly
enjoyed the time spent there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Cranch attended
Miss Clevelands reception yesterday with
Judge and Miss E. B. Johnston, and were taken
up stairs, at Miss Cleveland's invitation ia
visit the library. Other callers were Dr. and
Mrs. DIR. Bartlett, Mrs. and Miss Finley. Of
Scranton, Pa, and Mrs. Breckenridge, OF KEN
lucky.
Mrs. J. Mott Smiths pleasant parlors were
thronged as in the height OF the season yester.
day afternoon, and seemed to be the rallying
expect to sail tor Europe in May.
Mr.. Francis Cotton took MIR. w. D. Howells
driving yesterday. Mr.. Cotton succeeded Mr.,
Howells as U. s. Consul at Venice and occu.
pied the rooms that Mr.. Howells vacated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Vail left the city on
Wednesday for New York, where they will pass
the spring.
Mrs. Senator Hale has gone to Detroit.
Mrs. Russell Selfridge has been spending q
few days in Baltimore.
Mr.. A. 8. barnes, the well-known New York
q stay OF q couple OF weeks in Washington
Mrs. A. T. Barber is spending the week in
New York, and could not therefore be at home
to friends to-day.
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From Wall stree, yo.Dax.

/ NEW YORK, March l9.-The stock market
opened strong this morning, the coal stocks
leading, Lackawanna showing an advance of
"a, Reading and Delaware and Hudson Il, aud
the rest of the active list X 10 a per cent over
last nights closing, and during the first half
hour prices remained firm, advancing l. TO IN
per cent, led 10y 1T. Paul and Delaware and
Hudson. A fractional decline at this time was
followed by n steady tone. which continued to
the end OF the hour. Jersey Central and New
York Central, however, have been conspicuous
for weakness, the former losing Ia and the lat
ter d per cent. Business during the hour has
been quiet except for StPaul and LaclSawanna,
which are the only active stocks. AT IL o'clock
the market Is quiet and steady.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS Internal revenue
1896, 1885, customs S51O.299,
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The q. S. S. ADAMS sailed yesterday from
Panama for Acapulco.
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SOCIETY LADIES SERVING THE PooR-St
Josephs day was observed to-day at the Home
OF the Little Sisters Of the Poor by dinner to
the old people, which they seemed to enjoy
very much. A number OF ladies interested in
this institution were present at the dinner not
merely as spectators, but as assistants. The
in the old ladies' dining-room, and BY Mr..
Bowling in the old gentlemen's dining-room.
and In both Instances q corps Of l:dies, with
to the wants Of the old people. Madame Bona-
parte, Miss Riggs and other Well-known ladies
were present ana assisted.
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c. H Colby's general merchandise store &C
Benson. Mimi, was burned yesterday. LoGs,
$4,000, insurance, "a 500.
Tie freight and passenger depot In East
Atchison, Kansas, was burned yesterday. Los,
SS 600 Insurance. small.
Mexico which consumed the large wholesalS
house OF A. M. Brunf a Bro. Loss 100000 N
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The Mikado has signifed his attention OF con~
trfbuting 5000 70 the Grant monument fund -
. token OF his respect for Gen. Grant
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CHICAGO, March 1D-Fresdent Miller pre-
sided over a meeting of commercial travellers in
this city last evening, 10 consider matters re.
lating 10 increasing the membership of the
Travellers Protective Association OF the United
States. Since the last annual session at Buffalo,
5000 names have been enrolled, the associa-
ton now numbering 10000. Dawson Mayer
said he expected that in a few days the bill be-
tore Congress. relieving all commercial travels
ers i'm all of the states and territories from pay
ing license or mercantile tax, would pass. An
effort will now be made TO have the railroads
allow each commercial traveller from 800 10
500 non pds baOgave free
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THE NEW CoMMANDANT OF Fort MYER.-
Major James Biddle, 9Th cavalry, who was some
time ago ordered to this city, arrived here yes
terday and reported to the adjutant general.
orders were issued from the War department
ant of Fort Myer
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NEW VIRGINIA PosTMAsTERs.-The follow
ing fourth-class postmasters were to-day APP
pointed in Virginia: B. s. Price, Bent Mount,
Roanoke county; NJ. P. Du Val, Centralia, Ches-
terrified county; 7. F; Cooke, Enfield, King
field county; H. 8. Hackley, Gaines Cross
Roads Rappahannock county; H. A. Deitrick,
McDonald Union Mill. Fluvanna county.
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THE ALBATROss AT NAssAU.-Advices via
Jacksonville, Fla, announce the arrival of
United States fish commission steamer Alba
tross at Nassau, Bahamas, on the 18th instant.
All well. She will probably reach Key West,
Fla, about 25th of March, and leave there the
I'd OF April ON her way home
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LYNCHBURG, VA, March 19.-Local option 10
creating a great agitation here, and business
circles are inuch excited. long petition has
been presented to the judge OF the corporation
court, praying him To order an election, which
he has decided shall be held on the 26th of
April. The petition comes from business men,
VINO say the agitation LAS paraly zed business.
A heated and bitter canvass Is expected.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Wm. A. johnson has
sold to Henry Wise Garnett, for 9,2S2, four
lots, 17x1OO feet each, on the east side of 10Th
street, between s and Blake streets. Frederick
W. Pilling to Lucie B. Hudson, for So, 200, the
residence fronting 20 feet, on the north side OF
X street Just east of 10th street.
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LADIES, ATTENTION.
LATEST PARTISAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS
MILE n. J. PRANDI. 1909 STREET
OPHELIA BANGS. ENGLISH BASKET PLAITs
LOUIS XIV BANGS, EVENING COlFrURES
Hair Dressed and Bangs Shingled. mh4-Ims
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GEN. BENET, chief OF ordnance, will be Acting
Secretary of War during the absence of Secre-
tary Endicott, called to Salem, Mass, by the
death of his stepmother.
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THE U. s. TRAINING SQUADRON sailed from
st. Kits, March 9, for Martinique.
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CLAIMING $4,000 FOR AN ARM.--Walter Ma
gruder, by ii. W. Magruder, his next friend, EN-
tered suit yesterday against Jos. T. Weaver Geo.
Nj. Kengla. Chas. X. kengIa and John L. Kelly,
for $4,000 damages. on account OF the loss of AN
arm while working at chopping machine in
the OleOmargarine establishment of the defen-
dants in West Washington.
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COL. PINKNEY LUGENBEEL DEAD-Col. Pink
ney Lugenbeel, U. S. A., retired, died in Detroit
last night. He entered the military academy
IN 1885 and served with distinction in the
Mexican war and the rebellion. He was re-
tired February 6, 1882.
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A DELEGATION FROM THE BALTIMORE BAR
association, headed by E. Otis Huxley, presi
dent OF the association, called upon the Presi.
dent this morning and presented resolutions
J. F. G. Talbot for district attorney and of j. J.
Fenton for U. S. marshal of MarYland.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES. = Marriage licences
have been issued by the clerk OF the court to
Thomas J. Holloway and Eyeline Lavinia
Enoch Smith and Emma ID. Ambrose; Ma
thaniel Smith and Isabella Ware; George Bran
mum and Lavinia Gurey; John Henry stewart
md 10 Gnit
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Capitol Topics.
CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE GEN

CONTRIBUTIONS By THE SENATE
The Senate in executive session yesterday
made the following combinations: John D.
Anderson, Of Gray, Me-, to he pension agent at
Augusta, Me. Cornelius Voorhis, of Missouri,
to be collector of internal revenue, fourth dis
trict, Missouri. John Moesner, of Texas, to be
consul of the United States at Saltilla. Henry
w. McComy, OF Tennessee, to be attorney of the
United States for the western district of Ten
nessee. VIM. G. Jones' OF Kansas to be mar
shall OF the United States for the district OF
Kansas. Joseph w. Davis of the District Of
Columbia, to be a justice OF the peace for the
District of Columbia. Robert w. Hutchins, of
Eureka, CAL, to be receiver Of public moneys at
Humboldt, Cal. Daniel o. Barr, Of Pennsyl-
vania, to be surveyor of customs in the district
of Pittsburg, Pa. V. o. King, of Texas, to be
secretary OF the legation ana consul general of
the United States at Bogota. Brig Gen. Alfred
II. Terry, to be major general. Andrew WEIGH,
of Illinois, to be collector OF internal revenue
for the second district OF Illinois. Eli u. Ban
mister, OF Indiana. to be Indian inspector; John
". Cramsie. Of Dakota to be Indian agent at
OF Louisiana, to be supervising inspector OF
steam vessels for the fourth district
Also. thirty-three postmasters In various
states and territories.
In his prayer yesterday the chaplain Of the
House invoked divine aid In delivering the
halls OF Congress nom tntemperanCe, ana to
check the members In their carnal appetites.
Mr.. Harrison presented memorial OF cittEens
Of Idaho Territory In the Senate yesferday, re-
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
COURT RECORD.

Court N GENERAL TERM.-Chief JUS
tice Cartier and Justices James and Mer
rick.-Wilson, receiver, VS.. Grunwell; on
hearing.
EouITY CoURT-Justice Cox.--Brown VS..
Hollidge; testimony ordered taken before
Examiner Albert Harper in seventy days.
Perrin VS.. Perrin testimony ordered taken
before Examiner John \. Clarke. Thomas
VS.. Thomas; conveyance by trustee to pur-
chaser ordered. Bohrer VS.. Otterback ct
al; infants ordered to appear to have
guardian ad item appointed Clagett VS..
Clagett; testimony ordered taken before
Examiner John \. Clarke. Burford VS..
Walker; rule on Lewis A. Walker return
able February 81 Lerch VS.. Moses; refer
ence to the auditor to report on payment of
costs.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Justice Macarthur
Charles Langster, housebreaking; jury
failed to agree and discharged. William
Green, assault with intent to kill; not
guilty Richard Norton, manslaughter on
tiial.
CIRCUIT CoURT-,Justice Hagner.-Del-
linger VS.. Davis verdict for plaintiff for
SGL0 with interest. Hetzel VS.. b. Il o. Il. Il.
Company; on trial.
POLICE Court - Judge Smell. - Robert
Sales, driving horse over q sidewalk; S.
or seven days. Samuel Ross, colored, pro-
family; S. or seven days. Thomas Hudson
vagrancy: bonds or ninety days in the work,
house. Thomas O'Neil do. do. Thomas
Murphy, profanity; s. or seven days. Chas
Mari, colored, yagrancy; bonds or ninety
days. Charles Harris, colored, loud and
boisterous; S. or fifteen DAYS. John H..
Schley and Alexander Smith, indecent ex.
Iosure; do Benedict Campbell, colored
loud and boisterous; S. or fifteen days. Clss
Carter, colored, do; do.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
LEMON rs. FITZG ERiLD.
~ Case Growing out of the sale Of
tho LnIIcr's pcnslnn AgnmcY,

~ Case Growing out of the Sale Of
the Lattcr's Pension Agency,
Messrs. Shellabargcr 4 Wilson aud
Henry W. Garnet, attorneys for George Il.
Lemon in the equity cause against n. W.
and Samuel c. Fitzgerald, in which bills
and cross-bils have been filed aud out Of
which considerable bitter feeling has come,
yesterday, on petition aud affidavit, OBJ
tanned rule on n. w. Fitzgerald return
able on the 23d instant, to show cause why
he should not he punished for contempt OF
court Both parties were In the pension
claim business, and the latter sold his busl-
ness to the former, which, by subsequent
legislation Of Congress, became more valu-
able than when purchased, and Mr.. Ftz-
gerald has sought to recover possession of
the business or obtain greater consideration
than was originally given. The cause was
referred TO an examiner, Mr.. Albert Harper,
to take testimony, and he has been engaged
in that duty for some time.
Captain Lemon, through his solicitors, in
petitoning FOR the rule, charged that n. W.
Fitzgerald had approached Robert kopp
and offered him $25 to testify TO a Ger
tain abatement and pay him an additional
$500 when the case was gained. Kopp was
summoned before the examiner aud test-
fled IN substance to the truth of the charge.
IL was further alleged that after this exam
ination Fitzgerald met Kopp and threatened
TO destroy his character unless he retractcd
the testimony given, and In furtherance of
this threat went to a man named Bsscll,
stated that he wanted him to procure six
witnesses to impeach the character of
Kopp and for which he would pay ten dol
lars for each witness.
Bssell was called before the examiner,
and testified to the truth of the fact that
such q proposition had been made to him.
Mr.. Charles King, an attotncy-at-law, was
also examined as witness, and the petit
tion set out that subsequent to giving his
evidence he was accostcd on the street by
Messrs. n. w. Fitzgerald ANA Samuel c.
Fitzgerald at different times, denounced as
periurcr and liar, aud threatened with
personal chastisement. In addition n. W.
Fitzgerald wrote him a letter of most
scurrilous character repeating the same
harsh language as used when accosting the
lawyer on the street, and, in addition, ac
cusing him of robbery and fraud.
In support Of the petition of Captain
Lemon were the aildavits of Kopp and
King and repeating the statements set out
in the petition. Upon this state of facts
being submitted to Justice Cox, he imme-
diHtely directed the rule to issue as has been
stated.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
The sale of Young Veal.

II was practically decided in the Police
Court this morning that the law in regard
to the sale of unwholesome food did not
prevent butchers from selling veal no mat
ter how young. Samuel Alexander,
butcher in the Centre Market, was charged
with selling unwholesome food--veal that
was said to be not more than four days or
one week old. Food Inspectors Bohrer
and Mothershead of the Health Office sworc
to this state of affairs, and also to the fact
that 1t was dangerous to eat veal of this
age and also that veal was not fit for food
under the age of four weeks. Mothershead
swore that the accused also interfered with
him in the discharge Of his duty by chasing
him with knife, but he did not think that
he intended to use the weapon. The Court
asked the prosecuting attorney if there was
any Limitation of age at which calf must
arrive before 1t could be sold us food. The
attorney stated that the law was silent on
this question. His Honor said: at is not
for the court to make laws. have nothing
in the world to guide me in this matter
Whatever my sentiments may be is not the
question. There must be some evidence of
the food being unwholcsomc. Has this veal
made anybody sick ~ inquired the Court
1t was not shown that the meat had
made anybody sick. "There Is great diff
ference Of opinion about food,n continued
the Judge. "Chinese eat rats, but there Is
probably no law against itn The Court
took the case under consideration and said
he was not satisfied that case had been
made out.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17

a Wonderful Machine.

Says contributor to lIechaaicai Progress:
"When was laying the foundation of my
mechanical fame and fortune, a few years
ago, boarded in house filled with locomo-
tive engineers and fremen. Apractlce pre-
vailed there of enlivening the supper table
with social conversation, and, the locomo-
tive party being in the majority, the lead
ing theme of talk was stupendous feats per-
formed in railway runs, varied by minor in
cidents and records of narrow escapes.
George Dewhirst, who ran lathe in the
shop, sat opposite to me at the table, and he
got tired of being excluded from the con
vcrsation. He became ambitious to hearhm-
self talk in that crowd. One evening, catch
ing on in lull in the conversation, he called
out loudly to me, well, | went over
and saw the machine to-day, and it Is as
tOnishipg the fine work 1t does y slow
does 1t work 2 | inquired. well, said he,
by means Of pedal attachment full
crumed lever converts a vertical reciprocal
ting motion into circular movement. The
principal part of the machine Is a disc
which revolves rapidly on a vertical plane.
Power is applied through the axis of the
disc, and, when the speed of the driving ar
Dor is moderate, the periphery of the ma
chine is travelling at great velocity. Work
is done on this periphery. Pieces of the
hardest steel are by mere impact reduced to
any shape the skillful operator Desires
what on earth is the machine p demanded
a listener. Oh 1t is a new grindstone,' re-
piled George; and a silence that could be
felt passed round the supper-table.n
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
LOCAL BRIEFS.

PIONEER Council No. |, Sons of Jonadab,
held their annual ball Mt the National Rifles
Armory last night. There was large at
tendance.
QUICK in action, sure in efTect-Red Star
Cough Cure; twenty-five cents bottle.
The Bricklayers' Assembly, X. of L.,
held meeting last night at Odeon Hall,
corner Of Four-and-a half street and Penn
sylvania avenue. Mr.. Paul Bowen Of Ell
mira, n. Y, made lengthy address on the
labor question.
The Washington Association of the Uni
versty of Michigan will hold a reunion
and give a dinner at Wizards Hall to-mor-
row night at s O'Clock. Hon. I. NJ. Cooley,
ex-chief-iustce of Michigan, the present
professor of history in the University, will
be present.
The New League Club of this city held
their first annual meeting at Solaris' last
night. The purpo of the meeting was to
elect officers and directors for the ensuing
year. Mr.. r. G. Hewitt was elected presi-
dent and Mr. W. +. Hewitt secretary and
treasurer. A. T. Britton, NJ. B. Scanlon,
ii. b. Bennett, X. NJ. Drinkard and w. H..
Boughton were made the board of direct
ors. The work Of grading and otherwise
preparing the new grounds will be com
menced to-day.
SALVATION on, the greatest cure on
earth for pain, has made most brilliant
debut. Price % cents.
A LARGE audience attended the exhib.
tion in the Y. NJ. q. A. Gymnasium Hall
last night to witness the first exhibition of
Professor Spengel's pupils on horizontal
and parellel bars. A number of students
of the Deaf Mute College gave a class club
swinging exercise.
Two colored men attempted to force an
,t,, iptp "a vaefJapaa NJ Iapnae Dal-
lew, C33 New Jersey avenue, about 1880
this morning, but were frightened of by
the inmates.
URIAH BAILEY, the porter in the employ
of The Pullman Palace Car Company who
was arrested in this city onia telegram from
Cincinnati on charge Of embezzlement,
has been released.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
A THIRSTY American ,eauty.

Says a Berlin correspondent of the Chi
cago liiJUHe: The first reception given
here by Minister Pendleton was brilliant
success. The reputation of Mr.. Pendleton
and his family for hospitality, culture, and
social Sraces was so high that all members
of the American colony had looked forward
to the event with pleasant expectancy. Mr..
Pendloton's house is handsome one, and
the spacious reception rooms on the second
floor are furnished In thoroughly home
like American manner. In the dining saloon
there was abundant cheer, both to eat and
to drink, and | would hardly dare tell how
freely the champagne flowed. Nor were the
tipplers all of the sterner sex, ! noticed
many ladies emptying glass after glass,
Among them was one, distinguished as
probably the most beautiful-and most
thirsty-Amercan girl in Berlin. She be-
longs TO a New York family. 1t Is related
that at public banquet last fall she drank
so much champagne as to become decidedly
frisliy aud tGlkative and when the toast of
"The Emperor was offered made herself
so causpicuously demonstratiye that she
bad TO be called to order and asked to keep
quiet. The incident created some little
scandal at the time, aud | supposed the
young lady would either leave Berlin or
swear of. Apparently she decided to do
neither, for here she was again, as bright
and beautiful Gs ever, with train of ad-
mirers, and drinking the sparkling wine ns
freely as ever, though happily with no bad
results,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
Reduced Rates 20 western Points
via Hcunsylyapjo RniirOuI

First'clnss tickets by THIS unrivalcd line
are quoted us follows: Chicago, Sl3; Co
lumbus, 5000; Cincinnati, $ll; Louisville,
Sl4.5O Indianapolis, $l2. st. Louis, $l6,50;
Detroit, SIP The train service of the Penn
sylyania Railroad is uneXcelled. Four fast
express trains daily from Washington to the
West. The limited express, which runs
daily between Washington, Baltimore and
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Columbus
and Cincinnati is one of the most COM
forts and conveniences of flrst-class hotel.
The train is composed exclusively of din
ing, sleeping, pnrlor and smoking cars.
Meals served at the uniform rate of 81. Sc
cure your tickets west by this train If you
desire to make travel pleasure. Consult
agents Of the company before you purchase
tickets to the West from Washington.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
The Harmony Clubs Hon.

The Harmony Circle gave calico hop at
Abrer's Hall last evening, which was
largely attended and very enjoyable af-
fair. The handsome costumes In which
most of the ladies participating were ap-
pareled showed in some cases considerable
ingenuity in the multifarious use of this
simple material. The committee of ar
rangements, consisting Of Messrs. n. L.
Rosenberg, NJ. Jacobs, j. Rosenthal, NJ.
Hamburger and Leon Tobriner, were at
tired in "claw-hammer coats" of enormous
size Of the same material in gay designs.
Dancing was kept up until late.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
The "EIinl- Fam Game.

Iachariah Forst, well-dressed young
man, was before the Police Court to-day,
charged by Detective Block with attempt
ing TO work the "llim-llam" game on deal
ers in the Centre Market. The scheme Is
to make a small purchase and then give the
dealer a large bill and by a sharp trick
cheat him in the change. If the article
costs ten cents the trickster gives the dealer
ten.dollar bill. The dealer puts 50. 90 on
the counter, While the so note and the
change are lying on the counter the sharper
suddenly discovers that he has dime. He
puts II with the $780, making $40, and add
ing the so bill he says, ~ don't want all of
this small change give me a $50 bill for it,"
The thing is done SO quickly that the dealer
frequently gives the $50 bill, forgetting that
$3.50 of his money went to make up the
amount he received in exchange for it.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-17
The Not,onai Lnucers, visit

The Boston Lanccrs arrived yesterday at
$500 and were met by the National Rifles,
VI es ,rted them to the White House,
where the men Of the command were pre-
presented to the President
The visitors were photographed on the
Treasury steps and then repaired TO the Ma
tioral Rifles AlmOry, where an elegant
Lunch was served. The Bostonians left on the
evening train for Charleston, s. G., The de-
lay IN reaching here was caused by deten-
tiOn Of three hours In transferring from the
Loaf to the train in New York.
The Lancers will stop here for dinner on
Sunday next, On route for Boston.