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Apexaudria Affair.

Reported for The EVENING STAR
TIE TRIAL or 'BnIY" wiLLiANs.-The case of
Billy Williams Tor the murder VI Julian Arnold was
completed and given TO the jury this afternoon.
Besides other witnesses, Detective Horne OF ash
ington' VINO knew Williams reputation; oficer
when In company with Curan: Geo. Haney, of
Washington. who had employed Williams and
Curran together IN the hope 20 reform them;
Henry FREDERICK, OF Washington who made pair
OF burglars nippers found on the fair grounds;
Josepn Little. OF washington; who delivered 20
often seen them In AIS possession: W. J. Dugan.
VINO found the nippers the morning OF the murder
on the place where Arnold was killed; ali have tes-
tined. Then tn re has been the testimony of
MeSsrs. Coleman aud Travers that they saw VIII
lams Win Curran on the night OF the murder;
and OF Ross Thompson, who recognized Williams
iu1y as a man whom he had seen at Blouse's, op-
posite the lair GROUNDS, on the evening OF the
murder. Williams was sworn In his own defense,
and said that he was not In Alexandria on the
night OF the murder, and that those who swore 70
seeing him were perJurers. he swore that the nip
pers found were not his, and that he never got
pair from Frederick, and complained that he had
been chased and bounded all his nie. This 10 the
evidence which 1.-The The jury Is considering: Aisss aes
TO cau Gustavus Franey 70 prove an abb for VIII
iams The orer was ruied out Tne argument
will occupy the afternoon, and the case VIII %
given TO the jury about O'Clock.
THE TKAcHkRs lSsIIrurE-fhe Peabody NORMAL
institute has now over one hundred snd mo ssvse even
friends attend without registration, ana the str
tendance Is usually over two hundred and nry.
numbers OF the teachers went 20 Washington -
visit the places OF interest," and an excursaon party
was made up and went BY land 20 NJ vernon.
on Monaay Conductor McCleary viii take up u
his reading course, "Under the Old Kim ffoL
Hail. OF William and Mary conege VII conunee
his illustrations OF growth OF the kngnsh ian-
guage from Chaucef, and supenntendent n d.
Ham OF Fairfax, Will give instructions 20 teachers
on the school Law OF Virginia IL n expected that
there viii be an increased attendance &C the insft.
Norrs-The funeral OF M. Cornelus Cor, killed
nc the late railroad accident took place here tns
Afternoon from his late home on ColumouA,
near Princess street-Thicyes made an a.
tempt early yesterday morning on the house
OF Mr.. 7. x Davtosonr on Prince street, euS
rhey were frightened od.-Je6. PhilnpA who
was shot by DeLeA 10 now moving about
snd his recovery b deemed oenain.-Tb9s
is \ contest IN Alexahdna County over -,
right % vote Of the resioents o. the 0oves1
menf property &C Ari1ngt0A.-The corpoeaI3Q
aftorpey has decided that the Western uV
Telegraph Company d, on the principles anY
a the 6asis OF The interstate comDerce baH
faxable Tor license 70 DO bog1neaA Ne ~ -
ever. advised that itS property IN this Guy -
fore nox taxed b listeo and aonn11o6 forf
Ispby PRISON. R1chpsoad w1n -
Chlcaga ~ VS. peoposs9
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The Local Govern ment Riul.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EvENISo STAR
LoNDJS, July l4-rhe local government bill IS
expected 10 get through the committee In about
week. The liberals accept IL, subject TO certain
amendments such as the abolition Of selected
counselors, as soon as they get into power again.
The effect OF the last few stIings has been. prac-
tlcaiiy, 10 create, Tor the irst Jime homo
government quite as revolutionary tue Dl pro-
posed " hafoou4t ana 50 strongly opposed by the
TORIES when IN opposition.
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BkEAKs FkUM TIE GCAkD-uUCSE.
Corporal Roach, OF the 4th United States Cav
airy, escaped last hight from the guard-house at
Fort Myer, Va. where he was confined on q charge
OF shooting al John Duffy, civilian employed at
the post. The aiieged assault was CON-
mitted Wednesday night. Roach and Duffy
had had words on account, It IS stated,
OF Roach's attentions to Dufrys sister.
Roach. IL Is charged, fired two shots from q re-
volver at Duffy, but did moi hit him. Roach was
from which he made his escape last plight, He
had not been arrested this morning. The
police In West Washington were notified
10 look out for him, and q reward OF
$50 was offered for sis pture. He Is described
as being twenty-three years old. feet Inches
nigh, blue eyes, dark hair, and has f1gures In India
Ink on his breast and arms. He Is wanted ON the
Charges OF desertiOn and assault and battery with
intent to Kill
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CONSPIRATORS CGNFESS.
Two OF the Mem Enga ged I'm the
Burlington Plot Said 10 Have
SsA0ueuled.ss

CHICAGO July 14.-Bowles, the man In the con-
spiracy against whom the Testimony given yes
terday was most conclusive, has, 1t Is stated,
made q full confession OF his share In the con-
spiracy. He says that In his case there was little
hope OF escape from conviction, and early this
morning II was made known 10 District Attorney
Ewing that Bowles was ready 10 sQueaL Arrange
ments were al once Llade 70 take down his state
ment, and he Was conveyed 10 Mr.. Ewlngs oIfice
TO tell all he knows. Another OF the arrested
men, Cooling, II is said, also concluded 10 come
Into camp, and by noon to-day all that he knows
about the plot against the Burlington Will DC told
The case or Chairmen Hoge and Murphy, which
was TO have come up before Justice Lyon this
morning, was postponed for one week.
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WIN, Davis, Prom,.ed O,Dovue,,.

LONDON, July l4.-Nlchael payitt writes that he
has 10 reUOlectlun OF promising ODounell's soici-
tor, Mr Parnes AID IN prosecuting his suit against
the Tunes. lie says he offered 10 give O'DOnneu
his personal aid IN every way he could and also "a
do his best persuade Mr. Parnel W give him pe.
cuniary aid
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scuIly viii not Sell sss. Land.

CHICAGO, July IA dispatch. nom Lincoln.
Ill, SAYS lnat Landlord Scu.ly's agents DENY Tue
report Jnat their employer II about 20 sell all hs
Illinois estates. They say that the management
OF tue lana goes before. exception only being
made IN Tie matter OF the taxes, which now
no longer made A separate part OF the reaL but
the rent Is adjusted 10 meet the requirements VI
tue law In that regard
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Washington News and Gossip,
Index to Advertisements.

AMrsrMESrs-Sth paga
ArroRNEYs-6th page.
AucrIoS SALEs-3d and Tth pages.
BoARDIss-4th pasa
BooKs-6th page
BusTSEss CHAscEs-4th pars
CITY 1TEMs-Sth pare.
COUNTRY BoARp-Sth pasa
COUNTRY REAL EsrArE-Sth pagA
DEATHs-5th naQe
DENTIsrRY-7th page.
EDUcATIoNAL-6th pa1e
EXCURSIONS. PIcNIcs. Sc.--Sth page
FAMILY fSUPPLIEs-6th pasa
FINANcrAL--6th page.
foRhENr (Rooms)-4th para
FOR KENT tHousesj-Sth paze
For NT(Stores)-4th page.
FOR RENT tMiscellaneous)-4thp paee
FOR SALE tHouses)-Sth PAGE.
For SALE Uots)-3d page
FOR SALE LE(AIiscellaneousD--4th para
HousEFuRNrsHINes-6th page.
LADIES GooDs-6th pare.
LOCAL MENrIoN-Sth page
LOST AND FoUND-Sth paxa
MONEY TO LoAN-3d paxa
NEW fuBLIcATIoNs-Sth page.
MEDIcAL-6th page.
OCEAN STEAMERs-7th para.
POTOMAC RIVER BoArs-7th page
PIANOS AND ORaANs-6th paSa
PERsoNAL-4th page.
PRoFEssIoNAI-6th pasa
PRoPosALs--7th page.
RAILRoAps-7.h page
SPscIALT1Es-6thp page.
SPECIAL NorIcEs-1st nara
SUBURBAN PRoPKRrY-4th psya
SUMNER REsoRrs-3d paSa
The TRADEs-6th page.
WANTED UotsI sI-4th pare
WANTED (Help)-ith page
WANTED CSitustions,-4th para
WANTED tRooms)-4th paga
WANTED CHousesl-4th pare.
WANTED Miscella anAous)-4th ps1.
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rissss>ippi valley Rowing Associa.

CHICAGO, July l4-The annual meeting OF tho
Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
was bel1 last nlght al Pullman. For the ensuing
year Harry L. Avery, OF the Farragut ciao. u
chicago. was elected president and Everett u
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Presented with Their Own Porsratts.

Special able Dispatch to IHE EVENING STAR
LONDON, July l4-Mr and Mrs. Gladstone viii
soon receive presents Of their own portraits Glad
stones is by Hall and his wiies by Herkomer They
were subscribed FOR Dy a few friends and the pre-
Sentallon MIA be formally made by Earl oranyl,le
at Earl Spencer's residence on Aug usl IL.
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kilograms to The Star.
THE DISASTER TO BOULANGER
Why Parnell'S Request Was Granted
TWO C0NsPIRAT0Rs CONFESS.
A Faster Who Pasted Too Long.
Ihe Granting OF Parncll's RRequest Due
% Liberal Gni0n Rres>ure.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, July l4-The notice which Mr. smith
placed In the house OF commons yesterday about
the commission 10 inquire into the Tunes charges
against Parnel adds little TO the verbal inImation
already given. What is now important TO know is
the names OF the judges who probably, viii be
nve 10 number. This matter Will be settled In a
consultation between the attorney-general for the
government and Sir Charles Russell for the oppos-
uon. There appears every Likelihood OF an agree
ment being arrived al. Smiths action In declining
and then granting the commission together with
tne Vaclliallon OF the government IN other
matters, Is attributable TO their defense upon the
support OF the liberal unlouists. Harrington
Insisted upon the fairness OF Parnells request. The
tunes To-day sun harps upon Its faSoriIe tHeory
oi acton Dy libel suit, tut endeayors TO put the
pest lace ON the m atter oI accepting the commits
SION although poweriesS 10 control In any way the
acllon ot parliament PaTne al holds the view that
IL Is not nis province PERSONALLY TO express an
opinion ABOUT the conSti ution OF the commission,
but Is bound 10 stand ASIDE and leave the matter
entirely IN the hands OF the house. Ihe naIlonasts
are oellghted AZ The prospect OF comp lllng the
tunes 10 give up Tue name of the person VINO sold
them the letters.
By Associated Press
"rhc Tactics Of the Cutaleftsl,.-
DUBLIN, July l4-The Freemda's Journal. re-
tertlhg 10 Nj. Smiths proposed motion tor tue
appointment oy tue mouse OF commons of a CON-
mission 10 inquire into tue Tunes charges a. ainsJ
lrish members OF parliament say the government
nave adopted the tactics or the culIleisn. They
are trying 10 darken the inquiry with the object
ol efading lalr Issue and preventing their Oppo-
nents IioaI hayi & lar TRIAL IL says the attlt0de
OF the coDsplrators In seeking brng In ali 30. Is
Vi ISSUES ID lor the purpose ol Indefinitely deferrng
the report ot Tue commission Ior political reasons
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The Coars.Mar,iai at Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS Md. july l4-At the Naval Academy
court-martlal to-day the case against cadet X n.
Leigh, begun yesterday, was Resumed. Naval
CADETS +. K Payne. II. 6. Smith aud X. X. Larkln
were eXamined, but none saw the accused per-
form the ''jackass trlck." as charged. Tue court
adjourned ull p. H., when another cadet viii Be
put On trial
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Mnuy nn.tnc.s Bulld,ax. n.r..x

Avon, MASS, July h-At an early hour this
morning IRE was discovered IN the boot aud shoe
factory OF q. p. q l. q. Littleneld, and before it
was under control ID had made a clean sven ~
all before IT, and almost the entire businsss portion
OF the village Is In ruins Loss Littleueld,s
factory, $4,000; Insurance. $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

War Department Changes.
Fessenden n. Chase, clerk at l,OOO surgeon
Generals once, and N. +. Denny, messenger In
the Judge Advocate Generals once, have been
discharged.
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zACRAR LIKELY To DIE.
HE Fast % Fsuy.shree Dayv S~>~,s ,
Have 0utwea Rts ss~.s-s

RACINE. WIS, July l4-kepors from Jonn
Zachar, the faster' are that all attempts 10 obtain
nourishment from the hight food administered TO
him have proved futile. The milk ana az hsr soos
taken is not retained on the stomach. Tnis mas
ieit him In very weak and exhausied cond1tson
and he Will most probably suffer de.lh a. a
penalty OF has nfty-three days wilGul fast
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Long DFanchss DSsgraces
TOWN RolicEHxS Doxo DcTY ~ oUrEa ouARps 4!
fnB mo OANBIJN0 uOUnEx

Lo,eo BHAxcu, n. J.. July lA-Polce ofnce1
c1otbed with al the authority granted by the
Long Branch board Of comminntorers are doing
duty - outer guards at The gambling houses q
Pn:hp DAILY ana John DAILY. The1r coOm1ss,on1
were obtained under the pretense that the oo1cerl
were 70 serve merely as private wotchmeu. 1he
ton calling for an tnvest1gatton. OoUD1nniouesz
NcFaoden, uppincoet refnA and poool1e VOTE
efs Brown, Lannins, ana Hrahc1s voeea Soe ~
pamaGe q the resolulton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

Hon. SIR LIONEL SACKvILLE WEST the British
minister to this country, Is expected to arrive In
New York from Paris about the latter part of next
week
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Contractor Embarrsssscd.

CINCINNATI, July l4-Messrs Y. & n. Doeheme,
Of Newport, KY, the weii-known CONTRACTORS,
made an assignment to Edward Wendt for the
beneflt OF their creditors. The liabilities are about
$4,000 and the assets about $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

COL LAMONT left the city last night for McGraw.
Vile, Courtlandt County. n. Y, where his family
Is summering. He is expected to return by the
middle OF next week
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''rhc TactiCs Of the Cutalefisla..,
BOULANGER,s HARD LUCK.
He Takes all the suffering and Get
Nome of the S1 spathY.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EvESISG STAR.
LONDON, July l4.-The news from Boulanger
this morning Was more reassuring, although the
wound in hls throat is rather ugly. The sympathy
appears TO be almost entirely on he side OF his
opponent. Thousands or persons left cards az tue
home Office, where F.oquet, afIer the duel. had an
affecting interview wiIn his wife. EloqdeJ has
not handled a sword Tor twenty years uutil last
~iuter, w0en he weut through course of tenclng
by his doctors advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

Army ORDERs.-Second Lieut.. Waldo E. Aver,
10th Infantry, granted six months leave, with
permission 10 go abroad. Acting Assistant Sur
geon VIM. Shippen, ordered from Philadelphia to
ST. PAU, Minn, for assignment TO duty at The lat
ter place.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. End lith 81, By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
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tTAu mail subscriptions must be paid In advances
no pager sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates Of advertising made Known on sppiicstion
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Appropriations for the District.
TIE COMMISSIONERS WELL PLRAsRp WITH TIE BILL
THR lNCkKASRQ RRYENCE0.

THE COMMISSIONERS WELL FLRAsRD WITH TIE BILL
THK iNckKAsKD RKvkNUKS.
A STAR reporter asked Commissioner Wheatiey
this morning what the Commissioners thought OF
the District appropriation bill, and how 1t com-
pared In amount with those OF previous years. He
replied that the Commissioners were very much
pleased with the bill and ielt that Congress had
dealt literally with the District As compared
with those OF former years II showed, he said, q
nrge Increase. For instance, the appropriation
tof 1888 aggregated $3,594,255.54; for 1856,
49,. $50; for 1887, $a72l,05Q90; for 1858,
e42s4, ,5e066, while for 1850 Ine munlncent sum
Oh g, .S21. .32 had b en- granted.
Ine Increased revenues which made such an ap-
ptopnation possible, he said, came from, various
sou sources For one thing. the Commissioners, md
tng large amount Of unpaid tAxes upon the
books, offered bonus TO citizens 10 sette by 9ef-
Ig nng ID Dill passed reducing the rate OF interest.
iney ALSO secured last year the settlement OF the
long-pending controversy about drawback certin-
ca.es received tor general taxes, whereby the Dis
nicI was crediteu with one-half OF the same,
amounting In the aggregate 20 nearly 100000
Rev. }. c. Lawrence, q colorea minister OF Kpox.
vllle, Tenn, recently elected . member OF the
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The PRESIDENT did not come into the city to
day, but spent the day at Oak View.
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The Eleventh street Fire.

ARGUING TUE MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL FOR MISS
M'BRIDE AND JOHN W. M'FARLAND.
The motion for new trial IN the case OF Mary
J. Mcbride and John ". Mcfarland, convicted OF
arson, was argued before Judge Montgomery to-
day--Coi. Van II. Manning and M H. {. Ciagett
for Mcbride; MIR. T. e. Taylor for Mcfarland, and
Judge Hoge and Mr. Lipscomo for the Government.
The principal point argued was that the jury was
not properly constituted and that the defendants
were abridged In their rights by the failure to
have the full number OF Ju ors present
THE MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL ovERRULEp.
The court ovei ruled the motion, and the defend
ants filed q molion in arrest OF judgment. The
court said he would hear the motion on August g.
at which time the bill Of exceptions II necessary,
could be settled.
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The Disaster At Orange Court House.
In the express car on the train that was wrecked
by breaking through a trestle on the Virginia
Midland road near orange Court House, Va, early
Thursday morning, was corpse Of child which.
1t Is said, has not been found. The child, Mary
Lea aged year and hail. it Is learned, died June
4, 1888 and was buried In Oak Hill Cemetery, In
this city. The body was disinterred wednesday.
and the box containing it marked "Luke Lea,
jackson, Miss"
The condi'ion OF Capt c. p. Taylor, the conduc-
tor Is reported to be critical Mra Stockards con-
dition also does not improve. Mr.. Jno. @. West
the postal clerk who lives In this city, has his leg
broken above the knee. His wife Is with him. w.
the hospital His thigh Is broken. All OF the
pattentS Il Ii said, will recover.
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No HloH WATER At HAMPERS FRRRY.-The re-
ports OF alarmtngly high water at Aarper's Ferry
are not verified Al the signal once. Nothing has
YET been received from the observer at that point
that Indicates any unusual rise.
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EEi> Brea,hiug Less l.aborcd.

PARIS, July l4-At 8 O'Clock this morning it was
stated al Genersu bvulangers house thaj tIe gen.
eral had had d larry Tranquil DlghI. HIS BREATH
Ing THIS morning Ii less ldoOred, aud the state Of
tue wound in his neck Is satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

BARGE PARTy.-A barge party was given
from the Columbia Athletic Club boat-house yes
terday afternoon 10 secretary u Treasury tir-
CHILD, Assistant Secretary Maynard, Public Prin-
ter b-nedicI, Chief OF Revenue Marine BonnetL,
Third Auditor Williams, Judge Wright, OF Phila-
deiphia, and T. j. Graham, private secretary 10
Secretary falrcnlld- by Chief Clerk loumans and
Mr. Al Clark. After a long pull ap the river, tho
parry returned 10 the Athletic grounds on Ana
lostan Island, where refreshments were served
ana iInprOmptu races and other athletic sports
and contests were indulged in. IL was rather iato
IN The night Mhen The party eft the Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

DEATH OF CHARLES HOMILLER--Mr. Charles HO-
miller, an old and respected citizen, died at his
residence here this morning IN the seventy -nfth
year OF his age.
TIE INTRUDER EscAPRD.-About O'Clock last
evening, MIS- VIM. Matthew's residing at No, 14OS
31st street northwest, discovered that her bath :
and as both the door and shutters were open a
snort time before sue suspected the presence OF an
INTRUDER and called In the police. Sergeant Robey
and Privates Lyddane and Hawkins responded,
and found that the thieE who had been In the
house. had made his escape over the back building.
The key YVES inside OF the bath room.
with using profane language ON NJ street, was
nned s. or days BY Judge Miller to-day.
iHE AMATEUR REGATTA-Tbe Potomac senior
Tor Sunbury, Pa. where the national regatta OF
amateur Oarsmeu will be held. They Will be ac-
The CoNDiTIoN OF THs WATER could not be
ascertained this morning, the telephone wires
being out of order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14

PosrNAsTER-GENERAL DICKINSON left the city
yesterday for Long Island, TO remain until Mon
day or Tuesday OF next Week.
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Bondssnea's Liabilities.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION IN CHICAGO IN THE CASE Q
DEFAULTIAG GUARDIAN.

CHICAGO, July l4--Judge Tuley has rendered an
Important declslon ho.ding that Geo. Blssel 10
Liable ON bond executed Ia 1872 by Blssel, Henry
t. Seeley and Jos i. Brooks. The bond as 1of
100000, and was 10 Insure the faithful perform
ancr by Al. NJ. Curtis OF his dudes guardian of
Stanley B. Sexton. Sekton's Iather lett him .
Large torture, and his mother died " ben he was
nineteen years o. age This pecessitated the ap-
pointinenl OF a guardian 10 take charge
OF young sections estate, and the Probate
Court appointed Curtis, who was the boys uncle.
Curtis TOOK Sexton into partnership with him. Tho
venture failed and ~ was That Curtis sank
$4,000 OF his wards money. sexton Immediately
turned 10 Bissel seeley 70 make good the short
age. BROOKS. who Was worth S3O0000 had died,
and his estate had been distriouted. Seelsy had
lost all OF his means, and this left Bissel tho
only financially Responsible uan on the bon As
Gurus detalcaJlon has never been made go . the
decision sticks Mr.. Blssel for over $4,000 Ji6Sd1
Will appeal from Judge 1uley's finding.
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The DsAeers Mine sssls B.r~,us.

CAPE TowN, July l4--Thr nre IN the Debeers
mine, In Kimberley, is s.iii burning. Five hun
dred and tnree persons have been rescued from
the Dit All hope OF saving any Others has Deen
abandoned.
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MOTION FOE NEW TRIAL An0uyn--ln the GRIM
1nal Court to-day the case OF the colored boy, Geo
Fox, convicted OF an assault with intent 70 COM
or Jane farr WAS csiied and the motion Sor new
trial was argued by Mee6rsI Bendheim and LaWton
TOR the prisoner and submitted.
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lorrHFpL BURGLAPs SENT TO JAII--Officer9
kendig and Ferguson yesterday arrested shelby
Morse, Peter Washington, Henry jackson and
PearDy west, colored boys. on suspicion OF having
robbed several houses Ia the nelg lgnOOrhood o Eth
and h streets northwest and recovered a quantity
glasses ana Jeweiry. The boys were tried In the
Police Court tnis afternoon and given six months
In laii each