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National Republican., 1888-03-11
CuNDENSED LOCALS.

marriage license Was yesterday issued in
the clerks office to Charles Thomas and Lucy
Taylor.
John AuerOchs was given ninety days in
the woTkhOuse yesterday by Judge Smell Tor
being suspicious character.
Capt. Griffin has notified W. G. Hoiglns, of
the coast survey, that the appropriations for
the District survey is nearly exhausted.
Frederick G. Aigcltinger has sold part of the
tract oi land know u as Long Meadows, on Ben
ning's road, to James NJ. Narnum for sl3, ,23l,
Annie NJ Rohr has purchased of Henry r.
Wasser and wife for Sa,lUO part of lot 10 in
square 25I.
A delegation OF labolers from the sewer de.
partuient called an Capt synons aud re-
quested an increase in the pay from 81. so to
el.75. The increase was not granted.
Sarah l.. Bader yesterday filed a bill in
equity tor divorce from George B4der. No
particulars for the action are known. rs the
papers were at once Withdrawn from the files
Robert $. Stevens and wife have sold to Abby
ID, slOtOmb for Sl9OJO, lot w. in kldwclls sub
division Of square 2l7, on street northwest
between Vermont avenue aud Fourteenth
street.
The commissioners aud the subcommittee oi
the House appropriation committee have
finished the inspeC lou OF the streets, and on
Monday they via take look at the county
roads.
copy of the will of the late sarah ".
office oftne clerk of the probate court IN Co
lumbus, ohio, was recorded In the registers
otliCe here yesterday.
Lizzie Robertson, employed in the Airing
ton Hotel laundry, had the hngers Ol her right
hand cRugh in the wrlnger attached to The
washing machine yesterday morning. Be
yond brusing of The flesh there was lao in
Jury,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
BUSINESS IN TIE HOUSE.
The Dependent Pension Blii Received
from the senate.

The Speaker pro tempore laid before the
House yesterday n response from the chief OF
the bureau OF engraving and printing to the
resolution calling for II statement of the rela-
tive merits Of steam and hand presses
The dependent pen.ion bill was received
from the senate aud referred to committee on
invalid pensions.
on merchant marine and fisheries, reported
back n resolution calling on the Secretary OF
the Treasury for infOrma ion MS to the amount
Of tonnage tax paid by American and foreign
vessels to the United states since 1862
AdOrtcd.
Uudcr the call of committees for reports the
following bills were reported aud placed on
the calendar
BY MIR Peel of Arkansas, from the commit
tee on Indian affairs: TO authorize the Chero-
kce, thoctaw, Semino c, aud Creek Indians
to enter into contracts with citizens of the
Ry Mr. Davidson, Of Florida from the com.
mittee on library. For the erection of monu.
mcnts to Gems. Nathaniel s. Gre, ne and Dan Ell
Moran.
The bill granting to the state Of California 8
per cent. of the net proceeds of the cash sa eN
OF publiC lands IN that state was the pending
business, IN the consideration morning hour,
but no action was taken. the time being oc.
supied in an unsuccessful effort to limit de-
bate and In Il roll call on motion to tab the
bill, which motion was lost by vote of yeas
6S, nays 80.
MT. lbTSlltNs III MlfUlghll, tultTtu u lnOllOl
to reconsider the voir 10y which the House
NJ its evening session entered au order max.
ing the bills granting pensions to MS Logan
and Mrs. Blair Il special order for the 23d in.
staut.
The floor was then accorded to the commit.
tee on Indian affairs, and a bill was passed ex.
tending for twoyears the time of payment tn
purchasers of land Oh the Omaha Indian
reservation in Nebraska,
Mr.. o Neill, of Pennsylvania, favored the
scveralty feature of the bill, and stated that
during the past few Congresses he had pre-
Sented memorials Of the Indian Rights ASsO.
ciation, of | ennsyivania, in which the ptinci
pie of allotment in seveTalty had been advO
Gated and urged. This association was com
posed of men devoted To the cause of the In
dians, and who had opportunities of under
Standing their true Interests The member o
the association were volunteers in the cause
seeking nothing but the good of those child en-
of the forest and founding their views upon
justice aud humanity. He was glad Ofthe op
portunty to vote for the pending proposition.
Pending action the House, at i:i5, ad
/ iOuTuCu,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
POTOMAC BOAT CLUB FAIR
The Management Decide to Hold 1t
Another Week.

Thr~u Of the fair Of the Potomac
Boat club At the National Rifles Armory
still continues. large crowd, being present
nightly. The matinee for the children
yesterday afternoon was attended by over
1000 of them, Three hundred and ten
orphans from the yariuu, orphan aSylumN
ot the city were admitted free and enjoyed
themselves heartily, They were given full
possession of the rooms and each one was
given q bag Of candy auda bag of peanuts
lhu members Of st. Niuccut'N Asylum, l3u
ia number sang Il number Of songs dur
ing the afternoon,
Thryrowd last night was large Com
missioner Whcarlry and family, and the
torrau embassy i'm their costumes and
funny hats were among the guests Of the
evening The handsome 500 fireplace
and manlol, donated by Barber a Ross
attracted general attention. II is To be
rallied utl and number Of chances were
sold u-D evening NcNl week the fair will
o., yi-ilcdby a number Of the leading So
caI and military organizations, the dipIo-
matte corps and uIhcr, All unpunChcd
ticket, for the SlUDO house will be- good
for one admission the coming week.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
THE CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT
Render Programme of Rare Excel
lcnCe and Merit,

The Choral society gave the second con-
cert of it~ fifth season at Albaugh'N last
night. with the assistance of Mrs. :. &.
Ford, Of Cleveland, soprano; Miss Alice
Guodrich Of New York, alto; Mr. Whit
ury Muckrdgc, Of New York, tenor Dr,
Il. VI. lIupiin,un, of Baltimore, bas,o, and
the Washington symphony Orchestra
\ very good sized audience was present
The programme rendered wa, of rare
excellence, and included Beethoven :
"I.cunOrc," No. 3 and Rubmrtciu's Fcra-
mor>' a, orchestral numbers; DclibcS ;
"Indau Bell song lMr Ford, and
Ncrii'S Celeste Aida Mr.. Muckridgcl.
These were all acccptably given, Mrs Ford :
number being especially noteworthy.
Miss Goodrich, although just recovering
from a severe cold, sang her solos with
much good taste, ease, and precision. Her
yuic" Is of pleasing quality and resonant
in tone,
The cantata was cxccllently presented
~ far Us the SOluisls and chorus
were concerned, but the or
uhc,trIl accompaniment throughout
was very unsteady, and H. Il result many
ofthc strongest points Of the cantatu were
mot brought ont in nlnnnCr tu hc desired,
II j. possible that the requisite number Of
rrhcur~alS with the urChc~tT. were not had,
~ many of the musicians appeared Ia
handle their instruments urrvuusly, Mr.
IT,. &. sherman was the musical director
and Mrs q. \, Pearson, the ucCOmpanist
National Republican., 1888-03-11
TIE CEMETERY OUTRAGE.
Col, Ludlow Tries TO shift the Respon'
sibiIity Upon Mr.. Webb.

The District subcommittee Of the House yes
terday resumed Its investigation on the forci
ble entry OF Prospect Hill Cemetery by he
District commissioners. Col. Ludlow was the
first witness and he testified that he aC'cd iD
the matter according to what no believed was
the law. The Cc# ttcry authorities made no
objection when objections were advertised
Tor, lie said he knew nothing OF the iujunc-
ton that was issued on Stpt. II until the 23d
of that same month. The injunction had
never been laid b. fore the board by Mr Webb,
but he Ludlow thought it was an accide mt
that was liable To occur even in the best iegu
lated families, but theirs mad not Oeen one of
the best regulated families.
Mr., simon No,f SAID that the bill TO amend
the cemetery charter IN the forty ninth Con.
grcss had been opposed in the lobby by II
man who SAID he represented Philadelphia
syndicate Interested in nelghboTing real es-
tate.
Mr. Shaeller, president of the board OF di-
reCors OF the faction that gave the commiS-
siOuers permission to enter the cemetery, gave
SOME considerably mixed testimony, and he
was followed by IA number OF Otner witnesses
representing both sides of the case, No more
testimony will be taken until the courts de.
eide The question ofpOwer 10 control.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
GRAND ARMY FAIR CLOSED.
1t is Thought That $4,000 Profit Will
be Realized,

The Grand Army fair ended last night
a big crowd of people. For sixteen nights
the urmury of the Washington Light In
fantry hu, been crowded. 1t is hard To
say Just yet what amount of money was
realized but it j. believed it can be safely
placed at $1,000 over and above expenses.
The fair WAS without doubt the most pop
ular ever held in this city, and grew in
favor every night.
Mrs. ingalls, and her numerous lady
assistants worked very hard, and no little
praise j. due tu them for the success of
the undertaking. The official report of
the voting j. A. follows Conductors lam
term j " Brown; hunting outfit, ThOs
Summcyillc senate page watch, T.. \.
Mitchell, of Missouri; high school watch,
Carrie h. Prentice; baby carriage, Agnes
l.. White; harness, H. W. Blair; depart
mcut messenger gold watch, J. W. Myers,
SON ufcX-C confederate Capt. Myers W. X.
Corps badge. Mr.. O'Cunmcll; banjo, Mckee
Grrru: q. y. X. badge, CUmrldc Page;
Saratoga trunk, Henry Warren; post
commanders uniform j. T., MCtabc;
desk. Caroline Goodman; ice drivers
watch. Alex. Long; h>hcrman's outfit,
sam H. Jackson; diamond ring, Nellie
Matthews bicycle j. W Morgan; smok-
ing Jacket, Frank Butts; BARRIERS chair, j.
Miller lady's watch, :. \. Benton Ma
tional Guard uniform, Lieut.. Col. VI. En-
met urcll, smyrna rug, Marcus :. Hop
kinS; nuughtun cabinet, Mrs Traycr,;
Kansas doll, Dr. Walker Carnegie doll,
Mrs. Courwrighr; afghan, Miss \. l..
.Ioggrr guld-hcadrd umbrella, VI. T. Nc
Graw. L. :. ~; chiiluuicr, Miss Mabel
rruyrr,: cabinet, Master Nutr; Turkish
rlIr Commander James f. Ninal
The auction sales were conducted by
Comrudc y. H. Fithian. aud lac succeeded
admirably in disposing Of nearly all the
materials left over AT midnight the fair
wa, closed, the crowd giving three cheer
for the q. \. H.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
rrNlrrnEn WITH MEncN.
The Justice Meted out to George g.
Dougherty.

In the criminal court yesterday George G.
Dougherty, white, was arraigned to answer to
two cuuu'sof violation of section 5i63 Revised
Statutes ofthe United States, by embezlling and
altering certain postal notes. The defendant
pleaded guilty
His counsel, Mr.. c. NJ Smith, reviewed the
casp and asked for the mercy of the court. aud
Justice Montgomery suspended sentence dur
ng good b. haNior.
Thr 4 rCrndant IL clerk in the sixth audi.
or's office He was appointed less than year
ago on good Democratic ininence, is about ~
y, ars Of age, aud shortly aiter taklng thls pO-
Sition he fell into fast COMPANY ANA his salary
was not sufficient to supply his wants ana en-
able him to keep up with mis- associates. TAX.
ing advantage OF his position he embeIHlcd
pnStal notes valued at about SS ana altered
them tn his own use. He was detected ar.
rested aud indicted with the result as above
stated Besides the fact Of his youth aud It's
being his first known oilcnse 1t is also UNDER
stood that u number of Democratic congress.
men intcrceded with Justice Montgomery in
his behalf.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Deserted without Cause,

Mary NJ. Kelcher has petitioned for divorce
from her husband, James T. Keleher, for ALI
mony and custody of their minor child. In
the bill of complainant she AYERS that Mr..
Keleher Is an office. in the revenue marine
service, now stationed at Charleston, 5. g.,
aud receives salary of $3.50 per annum; :;
that they were married in this city at st. Pat
TICKS ChHrCh May 3, 1860; five children were
born to them, two OF whom are now living,
and that they lived together as man and wife
until May 10, 1885, when he deserted her.
From that date until January, lsSS, she re-
ceivcd $50 per month from him Tor the sup
port uf herselfand children. but he ceased send.
ing her any money, ana wrote to her telling
her to go to work and earn living, as he was
tired of supporting her. she asks that he be
compelled to pay the costs of this suit aud
$50 counsel fees, and pay her 500 per month
To SnppOrt herself and children.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
RECORDS BROKEN.
Close of the 12-Hour Pedestrian Con-
test in Boston.

Bo,roN, Mar lO-'rhc Scvcnty-two-hour
walking match at Mechanics Hall closed
at II o'clock tonight. There was little
enthusiasm and only small crowd was
in attendance. only nine weary
pedestrian, wore ON the track the
closing day. This afternoon the
track was measured and was
found tO he ctwrnty.twO feet short to the
lap, or about l-26h of mile. In spite
Of this the American record is beaten byu
few yards sullivan tainted ON the track
this evening, his misfortune hciug about
the only feature of interest.
There j. about $1,000 to bc divided
among the walkers, of which Cartright
the winner. will get about 500. Following
is the final score.
Cawright, 3b miles; Guerrero, 375; llcg-
rlmun. $50; bay. $50; Taylor 33l; COL
Inns gD5; Cunningham, 2Gl; COttcr, 1876;
Edwards, III; sullivan, 20; tonnurs, ~,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
An Old Citizen Gone.

one of our Oldest and best known and most
highly respected citizens, Mr.. Carl Mueller,
died ut his residence, 29l b street northwest,
about 10 o'clock last evening.
lie emigrated to this country at an early age
from Hesse DarmStadt, in Germany, In COM
paIy with his brother, u distinguished Ger
man who atlerward died at GladenbaCh, in
his native country.
Atltr II short sIOurn Mr.. Muclar returned
to the FatherIHnd ana was there married. The
revOlul.n OF Is brought him again o. the
United States, and ne settled in this city in
1919, where he was actively engaged IN bust.
ness until 1873.
His business career was eminently success
tul, aud in 1870 he relr.d, leaving his whole.
sale 0OniectO cry establi hment IN the hands
of mis- son, George j. Mueller, the well known
business man.
lie leaves son aud four daughter to mourn
his loss.
National Republican., 1888-03-11

The following changes have been made re.
Gently in the different departments:
Treasury Promotions: Sterling Rutiin, North
Carolina class to class 2, third auditor office:
L. $. May, Michigan, class to class 3, and f.
+ Patterson. Pennsylvania, class l to class 2,
office OF comptroller of the currency; Miss
Anna NJ. Whiteside, Pennsylvania, 5000 to
class |, second auditors office.
War-SurgeOn generals office: Nelson p.
Webster, of New YORK, Herbert II. jacobs, of
Wisconsin and Joseph S Moss of Vermont,
appointed clerks at 81 900 under civil service
rules: Harry W. Selah, of Nebraska, and
1900 to class l.
Adjutant generals office Harry II. Wyeth.
OF Maryland, promoted from VI 900 to class /;
william p. Stokes, of Louisiana, appointed
clerk class |, under civil service rules.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Woman Suffrage Talk.

A number Of ladies met last night at the
residence OF Mrs. j. II. Smythe, 1901 Fifteenth
street northwest, to listen to a talk from Mrs
Mcpherson on the subject Of woman Suffrage,
the coming juuilee and International council
to be held in this city on the 18th instant
Among those present were noticed Mrs DR.,
Howard, Miss Mary NOlle, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
sprague, Mrs. Bruce, and Mrs. A. ;. Cary. The
remarks OF Mrs Mcpherson were very inter-
csting aud listened TO with much pleasure 1t
is evii, nj that they had good effect, for the
ladies will meet a. the A NJ +. Church on tn
Goth instant to further cOnsiderthe proposition
TO help the Cause OF woman snfrage.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
TIE HOUSE WILL INSIST
ON Instructing the Public Printer to
Enforce the Eight Hour Law.

Representative o'Neill, chairman of the
labor committee protested oefore the House
committee on appropriations yesterday
against the Senate amendment to the urgent
deficiency bill striking out the clause for the
enforcement of the eight hour law in the gov.
crment printing office. II having been stated
in the Senate that on those on the COnyrt"
siOpGl Record worked more than eight hours,
he gave evidence to the contrary, obtained by
himself yesterday Mt the printing office, which
he cOntendpd showed that the law was not
enforced in any department except the bind.
cry. The committee on appropriations de-
cided to recommend u non-COncurrcnce in the
ampndmplt
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Inducements Extraordinary at Kings
Palace.

We cali the attention of the ladies to our ele.
CANT spring Jackets NJ 81. 20, worth SO. .h0 u per
feet tit guaranteed. We are displaying the
largest assortment OF spring wraps in all the
leading col0rs, winch we offer below market
prices. Call and buy our Kings Palace Cor.
set at ~ cents: the greatest bargain ever
Offered We are daily receiving all The latest
spring shapes in hats and bonnets and milli-
merry novelties. We have Il few more of the
French felt hats and bonnets AT 20 cents; sold
formerly at II so. One more week sacrifice in
all Departments. Kings Palace, Sli Seventh
street.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
The WHITING Eiremen.

The Volunteer Firemens Association ar.
rived a, the Baltimore and Potomac depot
near noon yesterday, They were received by
the Washington association, and under their
escort parade was had from the depot to the
executive mansion AS he visitors marched
up Pennsylvania avenue No. . Engine Com
pany gave them a salute After the parade
the guests were photographed in front of the
War Department building At O'Clock the ,
were introduced to the PreSi tent by Repre-.
sentative o Neil and Mr. Wm. Dickson. They
left for Philndelphia on the 1 o clock train.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
GEoRGETowN's JUBILEE.
All the Arrangements Complete for
the Celebration.

The executive committee under whose di.
rectiou the arrange ments for the coming
free bridge celebration are berg made
reports great progress made during ,he
past week. The subcommittee are work
ing with vim ana vifor, which insurcs that
the display will be- crgdtable to the occasion.
The finance committee have had no trouble iu
securing good contributions aud the commit.
tees on decorations fireworks. and clerks have
about completed the preliminary arrange.
ments for the prosecution of their work,
Mcssrs r. Iii ston and Hugh I Tnggart have
been added to the committee on military.
Invitations have been sent TO the various
societies who are expected to participate in
the parade,
There will he several meetings Of the com.
mittees this week to further the project.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS
Items Of interest Gathered 20, tn,
"Repubiican's" Read-rs

"KepnblioAn's Kead-rs
The coupon agitation is still in vogue here.
The taxpayers are either in doubt what TO do
or enraged at what has been done, and so
matters will continue until the third Monday,
when Judge Keith will be called on to bring
matters to a focus.
Mr.. Robert Fryer, chief engineer of the
Arrow steamship ompany, IL in the city on
business connected with the company.
McsSrs. Breen and Feeley, OF this city. nave
been awarded the contract for grading the
lot corner Fifth aud II street, Washington
ID. G.
to-day, the pulpits being occnpied by the
rcgularplStors.
Mr.. julien r. Burke Is spoken of as a
probable candidate TO, the city council, sub.
instant
The regular meeting of the city council will
be held on Tuesday night next.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
No Nnnl for the School.

A committee of citizens from Mount Hamil-
ton called on the commissioners yesterday to
get coal for the school house at that place
They said that the school had to be closed two
or three days last week on account Of there
being no coal. The commissioners immedi.
ately notified Contractor Wheatly, who prom
ised to have the necessary coal sent to the
plaCe emily Monday morning,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Reformed EpiscopaliChurch.

Bishop Latane, of Baltimore, arrived in the
city yesterday and will remain few days.
His mission is to reOrganize the Reformed
Episcopal Church that formerly fourished
was held est % eveps al Gi the fooms e '1 OF tbe e
NJ G.. A. on New York avenue, and was
fairly attended. The bishop will occupy the
pulpit OF the Congregational Church this
evening
National Republican., 1888-03-11
City Postoaioe Cond.mned

Health Officer Townsend has submitted his
report on the city postofiice. After going into
lengthy detail about the defective plumbing
in the place, bad ventilation, aud poor light,
1t concludes. taking the building as whole
IL l. uhtit for human habitatiOn."
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Funersl of Geo. NJ. Douglass.

The funeral services over the remains Of
George NJ. DougiasS,t the well known journ4 4list,
were held at the Church of Immaculate Con
ceptiou at 0 O'Clock yesterday morning. Rev
Father Ryan read tue burial service aud
preached the sermon, The pallbcareTs were
Messrs Lincoln, Maher, Satter, Carroll
MelaChi aud Starr. The remains were inferred
at MI Oliyet Cemetery.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
ui.sourI FiunucI.ra

The Missouri Democratic Association strug
gled last night to hold their regular meeting,
but us only i've members were present 1t was
decided to esChew politics and to substitute
therefor MI extended dHlliauCe with "A Mis-.
souri, prayer bOOE, each gentleman betting 70
cents that ne could open 1t nj any desired
page, one OF the gentlemen referred to the
gaInt as draw"
National Republican., 1888-03-11
4 POPULAR Entertainment.

The musical ride aud drill at the Riding
Academy was well attended last night, and n
grIwirg interest is noticed in the exhibitions
OF skill given by the staff of the academy. The
"taudem driving is an especial feature and Is
always prettily executed, but the jumping Is
more popular and 1t exCites no little enthusi.
asm. A new band is an important addition to
the evenings entertainment,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
The Unity club,

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Unity Club was held ON Friday night At Mrs.
Morrisons, Sll Thirteenth street. Col, Swt2ler
gave some pleasing personal "reminiscences OF
Henry Clay. Prof Henry Xarder, Mrs. K A.
Phillips, and Miss CASTOR rendered pianoiorEc
selections; Mrs. Phillips sang sole, aud Mrs,
Naylor and Miss Hattie E. Wood gave reGita.
tom
National Republican., 1888-03-11

The third and last concert of the Wilhelmi
Club will take place next Saturday evening.
The following excellent programme will be
rendered; serenade, in three movements by
GoctZe; - Scherao, " Gade; 'Reveuse, " De
Beriot; "Loin du Ball." Gillet; "Canzonelta
and Waltz" Heimendahl, aud "Aufzug der
Meistersinger," Wagner The sooists Will be
Miss Birdie Lucas aud Nine. kaspar.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Steam Yersus Hand Power.

In response to Il House resolution the Sec
retary OF the Treasury yesterday sent 10 that
body communication from tine chief OF the
bureau of engraving aud printing relative to
the cost OF hand aud steam presses in that
bureau. Mr.. Graves claims that the work
per formed by the steam press Is equal In
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Knocked Down and Robbed

Joseph hoh, OF 2O7 street southwest, was
knocked down at 1918 O'Clock last night by
four unknown cOlOred men. at the corner OF
First and streets northwest, and robbed of
$40 and discharge papers. He was bruised up
considerably by his assallants who made their
gsCape,
National Republican., 1888-03-11
Charged with Perinry

Richard II. Saunders salesman in Else.
mans clothing sore, was held for the grand
jury yesterday by Judge Smell for perjury,
committed III giving testimony in the ease OF
Herman D-iker, charged u year ago with
keeping Il sunday bar.
National Republican., 1888-03-11
DIED.

MUELLER. departed this life Mar. 10, 1855,
CARL NJ MUELLER, in the Goth year of his age.
Announcement Ui funeral Monday. >"
HAMILTON.-MurChl ~, at l2:l5 D. m, HAIR
RlEr JOsErHINE llAMILTOE, infant daughter of
r. Is. and Josephine Hamilton, aged II months
and ~ days Another angel has gone TO Join
the Angels IN he wen,
Funeral on Monday, March 12 at p. m :,
from residence, No, $50 + ghth street south.
east. Relatives ana friends are respectfully
invited.