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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-03
THE EVENING STAR.
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TKANsPEERED.-Mr. Benjamin W. Hanna, the
private secretary OF the secretary Of the Navy,
was to-day transferred from that position 20
clerkship OF the Bureau OF Provisions and Cloth.
ing. Mr.. A. w. Fletcher formerly chief clerk ot
the Equipment Bureau, assumes the duties In the
Secretary'S Office Mr.. Hanna has served In this
capacity for nearly ten years, having been ap-
pointed under Secretary Hunt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-03

A NtOHy ADOut SenAtOf SpOOnef Denied.
HE HAD NO NEPHEW IN THE INTERIOR DEPART
MENT.
The report that Senator SpOOner refuses to vote
for Mr. Lamar's confirmation because the latter
removed nephew OF the Senator who held a po-
sition In the Interior Department Is wide OF the
truth. The Senator had no nephew in the Interior
Department. A nephew OF his did hold a place In
the Treasury and he left there soon arter the DEM
Ocratic administration came in to accept q posi-
tiOD In Chicago,
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DEATH OF RETIRED ARMY OFFICER.-Gen. &. B.
Alexander, who died last night ar the home Of his
son-in-law, Col. G. N. Lieber, 1929 18th street
northwest, In the eighty-slxth year, was native
OF Virginia and graduated from the Vest Point
Military Academy in 1923. Gen. Alexander served
In the Mexican war, and for gallant services was
breveted first major and then lieutenant colonel.
During the last war he was on recruiting service,
and for mer1tOr1ouS work In this service was bre-
veted a brigadier general March 13, 1855. which
commission he held at the time OF his retirement,
February 22, 1869. He had the lneal rank OF
colonel. having received his commission as such
July 30, 1866
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ARMY ORDERs.-Special order, No. 76, April 2,
1887, directing I'd Lieut.. Leroy L. Sebree signal
Corps, to report to the commanding offlcer Of the
department Of Texas for duty in connection with
the telephone and signal systems on the rifle range
OF that department at San Antonio, is revoked, and
:,d Lieut.. julius II. Weber, Signal Corps Is ordered
to assume that duty in addition to his other duties
Leave OF absence granted I'd Lieut.. WIN. H. Was
sell, 9th infantry, December l, amended to include
January 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-03

Upon motion Of the attorney for the United States
and consideration of the petition in this case seek
ing behalf OF the United States the condemnation
Cd Of the land upon which rests all Of the northern
abutlnent of the Aqueduct Bridge, in Georyetown D.
C. (eIcept the wing wallis thereof including the foun-
which the arches thereof constructed; (2)
OF right of way forty nine and thirty hum
dredths (49.37) feet wide over the Chesapeake aud
Ohio Canal from the northern face of said to
the North bank of said canal and CD of parcel of land
the north side of said canal opposite said abutmen
being part OF lot number seven (7). in Peter Beatty
Threikeld and Deakns addition to Georgetown BEGIN
nj for the at the end of ten and tenths
900 feet measured south on the west line Of Lin
gan street from the south line OF Bridge street /;
thence with the west line of Lingan street ten and
tents 10 - feet Bridge street thence west
by and with the south line of Bridge street
CD feet and thence in straight line to the place Of
beginning II Is, this 18th day of December 1887,
ordered that all PERSONS FIRMS and bodies corporate
polite having claiming to have any right title or
interest in the land water that may be affected by
this proceeding, or any part thereof any claim to
the damages. If any, which may be awarded in this
proceeding as for said land any part
thereoi or for said right of part thereof
petition in writing by filing in this statement
specifically setting such right ttle interest claim
on or before the ninth ay OF January 1883 and 1t il
further ordered that all such claims not filed on or
fore said day shall be forever barred against the
United States provided that copy Of this order shall
he published in the meantime least fourteen times
III THE EVENING STAR, daily newspaper published
IN this city OF Washington and at least twice In the
Washington Law Reporter.
d17-14t Justice holding District Court Of o. 8.
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TEE D0cTon ABANDONING I'M CAHcxR THEORY.
private letter received at Berlin from San Keno
their opinions regarding the case Of the German
crown prince. Prof. Thlefsch. of the Leipsic UNI
to recent accounts nom San Reno, the crown
princes mAlAdy cannot be Of . cancerous nature
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APPoINTED.-A. B. Grace, of Arkansas, has been
appointed post-Office Inspector.
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SToREKEEPERs AND GAUGERs have been appointed
by the Secretary OF the Treasury as follows: s. c.
Coquitt, Geneva, Ca; Wm J. Callahan, Whites
Vile. Ca; Aaron Kitterman, Floyd p. O.; j. W.
kaylor, Mendoza, and John p. Caldwell craig Co.,
Va; JAS Confer. Hot Springs, Ark, ana A. p.
Atchison, MOgadore, Ohio, and storekeeper, Thos
j. Healey, Chicago, Ill.
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WV. ). HILL, recently appointed assistant at.
torney Of the Department Of Justice, was to-day
presented to the Court OF Claims and enrolled as
an attorney OF that court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-03

The great objective or thiftysix inch lens OF the
Tick telescope was successfully mounted at San
Jose, Cal, sunday afternoon
PTesident McKeen, Of the vandalia road, was
8 Ives was elected one 6 the directors OF the road
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H. w.
~ Member N Y. Stock Ex
CORSON b MCCARTNEY,
GLOVER BUILDING, l4l9 ST. n W.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits. Exchange. Loans Collections
Railroad Stocks and Bonds aud all securities listed
on the Exchanges of New York. Philsdelphia Boston.
and baltimore bought and sold.
specially made OF Investment Securities. District
Bonds and all Local Railroad Gas, Insurance, and Tel
ephone stock dealt in
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold jyls
R@SDR CLEVER, VETERINARY SURGEON
has resumed practice st Whiteside Wal
tons, 1871 Penn. ave- u. from IL o IN. to y. M
Telephone No, 1l9. DIR. Cevers veterinary remedies
always in stock Ct the place. dl0-lms
PIANO. AND BANQUET LANPR
CELEBRATED ROCHESTER, LAMPS
DUPLEX, AND STUDENT LANp6
ART PORCELAIN FOB THE HOLIDAYS
8. 6. SHEDD BRO
d2O 432 9th st NV
- MINT OF CHRISTMAS BOOKS, CARDS
and NovELTIEB eau Be found ut W. H. MOHRI6ON'S
Stores. 47b PsoA svA and n. J. eve. and 18th 6
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RS JNo. ". COnsON. JNo W. MAcARTHEY,
~ Member N u. Stock Ex.
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49, FRUIT CAKES,
KENNEDY co.'s
Pound Decorated Cans, zoe
2Pounds Decorated Cans. 45c.
Pounds Decorated Cana 9Oc
G. q. CORNwELL & SONS,
d22w 1il2 and 14I4 Pennsylvania ave.
ThE PERFECTION HEAT AND LIGHT
~ COMPANY.
OFFIcE 33S Sr. n W
WASHINGTON. D. C.. December %, 1887.
u ne rgllar annual meeting of the stockholders of
The ferfection Heat and Light Co." will "a held on
TJE5DAl, January 40, 1855, at z 80 O'Clock y. ni,
al sSS u. the election OF Beard Of Direc-
tors for the ensuing and the of such
othsr Dasin ness as may properly come before them.
lAs " isier Ooks wiil be closed from January i,
until after January 10. 1885. BY order of
G22-l6t eEO ii. FiITMoRE secret.rv
To-, r. H. GoLDsBoisoUGH * co.
So Eel Estate, 14O5 r St.
Real Estate ooueht and sold Leans effected In.
eSlaIce r-seec- Investments made SPECIAL attea-
on 20 ne coEectioh rer.s and Real
FEfeiteA u. u. SOLDS1OlA0tGHS & CO.
S@S-S-a lAOo street
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Mr.. VIM. L. Howard, one OF the Oldest and most
prominent citizens Of Washington, died this.morn-
ing, aged about seventy-six years He was a d.
rector OF the Bank of Washington and had been
from its organization ana was vce-presdent OF the
Ftremen's Insurance Company.
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PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY. ALL
- PrUpIietors and Io, holders vi the GERMAN
IAOSPECT HUI. CESEIEkI hereby notfei
10 aitsid Special Meeting, which will he held on
MmIDNEoDhl, January the Attn, 1T Abner's Music
Hal. 81, te; 18th and sth sts at 80 o'clock p.
n livery lothClder Is earnestly invited to be present
NItAht business requires every one ON the matter
oI North Capitol Street through said CIaetery. BY
vfusr 1i tLe board Of directors: FRED IMHOf presi-
ueht. IkONH EXERT secretary d3U-its
49, THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY WARNED
not to z1ve any credit ON my account, rs
VII refuse 70 any bills contracted in my
hHs, 9No sCHEUCH. il2o 18TH st NV. d29-6t'
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-05-19
NOT ALLOWED TO PREACH THE
GOSPEL TO THE CONvICTS.

l was never moro surprised than /
was to-day when l called on Mr.. Sos
saman, Oversecr Of the convicts, to
get permission to preach to the con-
victs, and was positively denied.
Said 1 to Mr.. Sossaman: "Sir, 1
have called on you to ascertain whether
l may be permitted to give religious
instruction TO the convicts?"
'NO, You cannot" was the reply.
'sYOu viii have to see Squire Hilton"
said he,
'sWhcrc does he live 2"
"About three miles in the country"
l then took out my pencil to write
the address Of Mr.. Hilton. Mr.. Sos
saman said to me:
"YOa can see HIM if you choose,
but l don't think it is worth while,
for they have never had none other
than white men to preach to con-
victs," &c.
WhereupOn 1 did not write the
name Of Mr.. Hilton-when | saw that
the rule was that none but white
skin was allowed to preach the gospel
to black cOnvicts-yet he told me that
they had not had any preaching in
six months. l said to him that my
commission was to preach to those
that are in prison as we'll as those
that are out But that if l was de-
barred from this commission that the
blood Of the convicts would be upon
the garments Of those that debarred
me, and not upon my skirts. That's
so, said he, " Then l returned home.
VIII some one please tell me which
was in the sight of God, the cOnvicts
or the men that prevents them from
hearing the GOspcly
Is this the law of North Carolina
Or is it the law of Mecklcnburg coun-
tys 1t is a burning shame in the
sight Of God,
The pastors Of the various churches
of this city, the editor of the MEssEN-
GER, and all that feel an interest in
the salvation Of convicts are requested
to meet at the Graham Street NJ. Z.
Church next Monday at 4 o'clock
sharp. L. NJ. COLLECT
Charlotte, N. c., May Is, 1888.
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Hattie High, Mr.. E. T. Green and
Miss Lizzie NJ. BridgefOrd. There is
one feature in the Negro that is dis
cernable more than any other. and
especially among our society young
ladies who claim the least bit Of in
telligenee. This feature is that every
person, it matters not Of what distine-
ton or what position Of honor has
been conferred upon them by govern
ment or public sentiment. or to what
extent he has distinguished himself
in the literary world, many Of our
society young ladies address them and
speak of them in the most familiar
manner. For instance, if a man holds
a high position in the minds Of the
people our young ladies, in many
cases, will cease to address them Mr.,
Rev. or Hon., and call them boldly,
either in private or public place. by
their first name-JOhn, Henry. Joe or
Sam.
This is a kind Of maxim by which
this class Of our society girls are strug-
Cling to bring every Negro or some
distinguished gentleman upon the same
level with themselves, Such should
not be; respect and then you will be
respected. And such familiarity
flowing from those lips falls upon the
ears of the public freighted with sus-
picion rather than purity,
The cOlOred military company.
known as the Oak City Blues. is pre-
pairing for an eneampment at Nays
Head, N. c.
The city is muddy and quiet,
PEINps,
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very harmonious, and adjourned at 2
a. M, Wednesday, the I'd.

very harmonious, and ajourned at 2
a. M, Wednesday, the I'd.
Columbia is being greatly stirred
by revivals at present 1t is hoped
that much good will come out of them.
Nothing nobler than Christianity can
inspire the human breast to high as
pirations; but among some of us coll
ored people there is too much fetish
ness or superstitious religion, by
which the emotions of nervous people
and ignorant people and very young
children are played upon; and who.
instead of being converted to Chris
tianity are converted to a mock Chris
tianity that goes with them as long as
they are under the influence of ex-
element. 1t is a sin and shame be-
fore God that some of our ministers,
who know better, should encourage
and abet our people in their folly. 1t
should be their aim to elevate them
to that place that God would have
intelligent creatures to stand upon.
Some acknowledge they cater to these
foolish customs, because the people
like it, and they desire to please the
people. Are they sent to the people to
be led by the people; or are they sent to
lead the people? Brethren preach
and teach the gospel; and do it intel
ligently and correctly.
DR.. W. T. Smith and Mr.. j. w.
Meade left for Little Rock yesterday.
DIR. G. G. johnson has procured
horse and buggy and gets to his
patients with dispatch now.
1t is hoped down this way that Mr..
W. G. Smith, editor of the MESSENGER,
will be one of the delegates from his
district to the National Republican
convention.
Maj. G. D. Lowndcs was elected
chairman of the 4th Congressional
District, and Mr.. r. P. Campbell
Secretary. UNUs.
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the entire people. The members Of
the X, Of L. will DO we'll 70 give him
their support, as he introduced the
first resolution in regard to the in
terest Of labor and supported all the
labor measures that came before the
Legislature Of which he was member.
We take pleasure in commencing him
TO the calm and deliberate considera-
ton Of the delegates on account Of
his eminent fitness and ability.
In the extreme West and Piedmont
sections. his influence will be unpar-
alleled as he has the physical and moral
grit to make fight.
His ability to harmonic has been
clearly demonstrated by the settle
ment Of the differences between the
two committees and between factions.
1 have neither space or ability to
describe Mr.. Pritchard's public life,
though short as it is F.; personally he is
a handsome man. of commanding
presence, Of affablc mannres-just the
man that the people want for such a
position, Indeed for Governor he
would be a most excellent man.
Our State in the hands of Dockery
and Pritchard would be saved.
Yours for the success of the party.
w. +. HUDSON.
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DOCKERY AND PRITCHARD.

Mr.. EDlrOR-Our State COnven-
tion is now near at hand, aud it is
time for us to be thinking as to who
are the best men to place before the
people as our standard bearers, am
of the opinion, Mr.. Editor. that We
ought to place before the people men
of undaunted integrity--trUe and
tried Republicans, Our only chance
of success seems. plainly. to rest
upon our placing the right men in the
right place. A mistake in candidates
means defeat to our party this year,
Therefore, the utmost care aud best
judgment in the selection should pre-
eede personal fav0rs and political
treaehery. There is a class Of men in
our State who viii, as they have been
doing, sacrifice the party to attain
selfish personal desires, However. it
is not this Of which l wish to speak
now, as l will write Of it later on.
Who will the convention nominate as
Governor and observation-disclosures :
This is the question that needs our
careful consideration. We want men
that the people know men Of broad
minds with ability aud integrity to
make ight-Republieans to the
core. We want no Liberal leaders
we have tried them, and they have
caused our defeat.
And now, Mr., Editor. speaking to
your many representative readers. We
in the West could make no better
selection for Governor than the old
war horse of the Republican party in
our State-Oliver II, DOckery. Of
Richmond, and for Lieutenant-6 Cover
nor j. G. Pritehard, Of Madison, We
all know the gentlemen mentioned to
be men of brain-true and daring
leaders-wOrthy Of the confidence and
support of every Republican in the
State. Their public life. their clear
and untarnished records are the quail
ties l desire most especially to speak
of. Every one knows Mr.. DOckery
his name is almost a household word,
and known to every sehoOl-boy. 1t
is not necessary for me to say more
about him.
As to Mr.. Pritehard, it may be pos
sible that a number Of our Eastern
leaders have lost sight Of our able
leaders from the West. ]. G. Pritoh-
ard, a man who commands the respect
and confidence Of all who know him.
We find him in the Legislative halls
of $50 and 81, man equal to the
hour. With his great logic and elO-
quence he soon proved himself
leader in every sense Of the word.
By his tact and shrevdnsss bafked the
Democratic leaders more than any
other member on the Republican side.
His support or opposition to measures
was based upon a broad and eOmpre-
hensive view Of the interest Of the
whole State. In this particular he
commanded the greatest admiration Of
his friends. and commended himself
to Democrats as a bold aud assutc
leader. and at the same time an un-
iiinching advocate Of the interests Of
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INKLETS FROM THE CAPITAL.
The New Graded School Building
Society NOtes-Military Companies,

The New Graded School Building
Society NOtes-Military Companies,
&c.
Among the numerous attractions in
the city of Raleigh, which will add
to the many sights and pleasures of
the pedagogues who will be present at
the State Teachers Association, on the
18th of June, is the magnificent
structure lately erected for the use of
one of the city schools, known as the
Washington Graded School.
This building is a twO-stOry strue-
ture, containing an auditorium and
five recitation rooms. with wing ex-
tending about one hundred feet back,
in which are three other recitation
rooms This new addition makes the
Washington Graded School one of the
finest in the State.
The city deserves much credit for
manner in which it has prepared for
the education of the youth, not only
by erecting a handsome structure for
their comfort, but for securing the
services of an able corps of teachers
as their instructors.
Prof. L. A. johnson, of Atlanta
University, stands among the first of
his profession in the country. and, in
deed, his equal is not to be found in
several States. Such aids as Prof.
+. II. Hunter, A. b., recent gradu-
ate of Lincoln University, of Penn
sylvania, himself pronounced scholar,
both by college record and by expert
ence gained as a normal teacher; Mrs.
James Z. Hamlain, one of the greatest
primary instructresses in the South
Mrs. G. S. Smith, Mrs. w. s. Mitch
ell, Mrs. Rufus II. Hackney, and
several other assistants add to the
perfection of this institution.
The Washington ded:SchOol is
now about to end a successful term,
and the pupils on examination show
ability which reflects much credit on
their instructors. One visiting the
school would imagine himself to be
in place Of much higher grade than
expected in a common graded school.
The citizens of Raleigh should be
proud Of such . valuable institution
in their midst.
On last Friday evening ''Primus''
had the extreme pleasure Of attending
a private social given by Miss Harriet
Hunter, at her residence, 533 New
Berne avenue. Among the invited
guests Of the evening we noticed, ar
rayed in beautiful and rich fashions Of
the season, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Hackney, Mr.. Il. II. Hunter and Miss
NJ. i. Russell, DR.. G. II. Lane,
Miss G. NJ. Dunston. Mr.. Walker
Williams and Miss +. NJ. O'Kelly,
DR.. r. II. Bryant, Miss Annie Haw-
kins, Miss Lizzie O'Kelly and Miss
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ATTENTION TEACHERS
Within NORMAL SCHOOL,
Lumbcrton, n. G.,

A-utuocrtoIl, NJ u,
will begin its THIRTEENTH session for
six months on Monday, April 8, 1888.
Having been educated in a New
ENGLAND NORMAL School, and having
had sixteen years experience in the
schOol-rOom, the Principal is prepared
to do much for those who arc seeking
a school where they may be aided
during the summer Thorough drills
given daily in all the branches re-
quired to be taught in the Public
Schools, and written examinations on
practical questions given weekly.
For particulars. send for circulars to
ID. p. ALLEN,
Lumberton. N. @.
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BOARDING HOUSE.
CONCORD. N. c.

The travelling puplic will be accommodated
with comfortable rooms and board. House
situated ON Depot street, in front Of the sem
mary, noar depot, and convenient to all wish
tors. rcrus rcasonahlc.
n rnrrNcoN
Arizona silver belt., 1888-09-22
rae ,7atl.ln re.i,lop Finder.

TAe Natkln poslhon finder, for which the British government paid S225,000, proved its value recently in somo experiments with an old pattern 9 inch uiuz1ls.ioaaiug gan, pely. prooged and mounted su 8 carriage admitting Of upwards of 5 degrees elevation The position fudsr, worked ny Major Watkln hmaslf, was on 8 hln 230 feet above thl sea ls7sl, and about q mile and 6 half from the bat tsry. The target, which consisted of a raft 100 feet long by 40 feet wide, vas sent drifting with ths tide, which was running bstwaen five and six knots an hour At ranges extending up to 10,200 yards (er close on SIX miles) most accurate shooting was ob- tained, several hits being recorded by observers placed on tug close to the target, the greater portion of the for ty rounds falling close round the ob- ie3t, which could not be sssn from the battery. Scientific American.