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and was admitted to the bar of Erie in 1851. The
young man took a great interest in the polit-
ical questions that were then beginning to
make the air culver with possibilities,
espousing the republican cause, to which he
has chung ever since When the great cam
paign of 1860 was begun Mr.. Douglass was in
the front rank of the Erie republicans, and did
yeoman service in aid of the election of President
Lincoln. He was rewarded for this good work
by an appointment as collector OF internal rev.
enue for the nineteenth district of Pennsylva-
mia, with headquarters at Erie, in 1861, when
the internal revenue system was adopted.
He held that position until 1869, when his
zeal and energy were recognized and he was
made first deputy commissioner of internal
revenue. In 1871 he was appointed commits
sioner of the bureau. and served four
years, retiring in May, 1875, to be-
gin the practice of law in this city
with Judge Williams. who was Attorney-Gen-
eral under President Grant. During his term
at the head of the bureau Mr.. Douglass insti-
tuted an important reform, abolishing the
assessor throughout the country and
dividing their duties between the
various deputy collectors and an assessment
division which he established in the Office here,
and which is still in operation. This change
made a reduction in the annual expenses of col
lecting the revenue of about 81 100000 and in
the actual force employed of about 1,500
people.
Since May, 1875 he has resided in this city.
engaged in the practice of law before the diff
ferent courts of the District, the executive de-
partments, the Court of Claims. and the United
States Supreme Court He regards himself as
a citizen of Washington exclusively, and is
is deeply interested in every question affecting
the welfare of the people of the District Mr..
Douglass is a near neighbor of Mr.. Webb, his
predecessor, whom he knows intimately.
SKETCH OF Mr. HINE.
Mr.. Lemon G. Hine, who will succeed Mr..
Wheatley as the democratic member of the board
of Commissioners is a well-known lawyer of
this city. He is now about fifty-four years Of
age, and is a native of Ohio, having been born
near Toledo. He is a graduate of Oberlin col
lege, and stndied law at Ann Arbor, Mich, where
he commenced the practice of his profession.
When the war broke out he left his practice, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
Run Over and Killed.

John Keelan, white boy, was run over yes
terday afternoon by one of T. A. Rover's grocery
wagons on II st., between North Capitol and
LIST streets northwest. The wagon was driven
by Isaac Woodward. The injured boy was so
badly hurt that he died this afternoon. The
driver of the wagon was arrested and locked
up to await the result of the coroner's in
vestigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

New YORK CITY PosT-OFFIcE NEEDs.-The
Postmaster General has decided to send a CON-
mission to New York to examine into the con-
dition Of the city post-office there and ascer-
tain its needs. This is the result of confer
ence with Postmaster Van Colt, and the com-
mission will consider the suggestions made by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A Baltimore Photographers Suicide.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 16.-Charles P. Lusby,
a photographer residing at No. $40 west Lom-
bard street, who keeps a studio on Baltimore
street, near Gay, committed suicide this morn
ing by shooting himself through the head. He
had been in ill health for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A Johns Hopkins Man Appointed,

BALTIMORE, Md, May 16.-F. W. Blackmar,
who will take his Phi. d. degree at Johns Hop
kins university in June, has been appointed to
the chair of history and sociology at the Kansas
state university, Lawrence, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A PHOTOGRAPHERS, Trust In Prospect.

BUFFALO, n. T., May 16.-A movement look
ing to the formation of gigantic association
to include all the photographers of the United
States is now well under way. The association
is said to already have 40. 600 members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
National Board of Fire Underwriters.

New YORK, May 16.-The twenty-third
annual meeting of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters was held this
morning in the new rooms of the New York
board of fire underwriters in the mutual life
building President ID. A. Heald presided.
The report of Treasurer J. 8. Parish showed
favorable condition of the finances. Several
papers on subjects of their own selection were
read by several of the insurance men present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A Bridge Builder Killed.

HAGERsrowN, MD, May 16.-Mr. Sylvester
Cable, of Toledo, Ohio, young
man il the employ of the Toledo
bridge company. was killed at Schlosser's
bridge across Antietam creek, near Keedysviile
to-day. A heavy piece of iron fell on him, in
jhring him SO badly tina: he died an hour after
ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

SECRETARY BLAINE will not go tomorrow on
The pleasure trip to Mt. Vernon in company
with the British minister as he intended. The
excursion is indefinitely postponed on account
of the death of Allan Thorndyke Rice, minister
al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
Arrested for EmbezzIement.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 16.-Hugh Mckay,
deputy division clerk of the internal revenue
division at Norfolk, was arrested here this
morning charged with embezzling $4,000 of
United States funds in Norfolk. He is held for
the authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

~ Aet2A holAIt WIFI
District matters and the
needs of the people. He
is a little more elderly
in appearance than he
is represented to be by
the accompanying cut,
which was made from a
photograph taken sew
eral years ago. He was
born in Philadelphia.
but when he was ten
years old his parents
moved to Erie. Pa,
where he received his
education, graduating
sfrom the Erie Academy.
He then entered the law
Office of the Hon. Jas.
Thompson, late chief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
Her Ignorance.

From the New York Sun
Mrs. Cumso-''Jimmy's always getting into
fights with other boys. I'm afraid when he
grows up he'll be professional pugilist.'
Mr.. Cumso-.I see you don't know much
about pugilists."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

In HIS OLD PLAcE.-Mr. r. V. La Dow has
returned to his desk at the Department OF
Justice, having completed his labors at the
White House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

At Glendiye, Mont, great excitement WAS
caused. nugget OF pure told worth e45 Mas
found in gulch several miles southeast of that
city. y
The bill authorizing the c9nstsyction 9S Gle,
chusetts senate yesterday-20 10 l5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

OTTAWA, ONf., May 16.-The government
has received copy of tho treaty with Mexico,
ratified February II last. Canada has two
years in which to declare whether or not she
desires to avail herself of the provisions of the
treaty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
First Race At Grayesend,

GRAvEsEND, L. l., May 16.-Flrst race, six
furlongs, Tipstaff won with Fordham second;
Eolian third. Time, 1:15%.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
Collector Gerker Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, May 16.-Col. Fred Gerker
internal revenue collector, died in this city
this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
DIED.

NAN M REXESTER 8r Nay ~ Isss SS:h
Deventer in the forty NTH year Of her aee.
Funeral will take place on saturday morning Nav
ID, at 10 O'Clock, from No. lf9 9th Street northwest
Relatives and friends invted % Attend without
further notice. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO, May 10 CLOSING. -wheat-May, 50;
June, s0x; July, 76A; August, 74ss. Corn-May,
May, 22<; June, 22S; July, 22%; August, 22zs.
Pork-May, 1l.40; June, 11.40 July, 11.45; Au-
gust, LOO Lard-May, GIT; June 6.s7; July,
$50; August, 6.SJ. Short ribs-May; $50; June,
$50; July, 5.S5; August, 5.92X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

The Smart Woman Not Popular.
Prom the Pittsburg Commercial
The average man has very little use for |,
smart woman. She ID full Of schemes and d
ambitious to Shine. Her disposition 10 any
thing but domestic, and she il not the mos
genial companion for o man whose mind Il
taken up with business affairs. He doe6n't
care how intelligent she il, but he hasn't much
ne for her u che d smart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
j. C.. HurcH1SsoS.
IMPORTER.
RICH MILLINERY.

RICH MILLINERY.
Alarge and beautiful assortment Of trimmed Hats
and Bonnets in medium and rich goods Latest i'm
pOrtations received each week.
Pine English Straws st S1.50.
French Straws at soc
Russian HairBonnets, 81. so.
Chip Hats at Sl25.
FLOWERS
New lots opened each day
WRAPS AND JACKETS MARKED DOWN.
This is . grand opportunity to purchase desirable
garments at the lowest price.
FOSTER KID GLOVES.
my4 S07 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A Naval Examination.

FROM ocean.
Rear-Admiral Stewart used to relate the fol-
lowing anecdote-the incident occurred during
the examination of Capt Tatnall: Tatnall-
then Midshipman Tatnall, and a very modest,
retiring young gentleman-was ordered up to
be overhauled, when the following dialogue
between rough, jolly old commodore, the
senior officer present, and himself occurred,
viz:
Commodore-'Mr. Tatnall, what would be
your course, suppossing you were off lee
shore, the wind blowing gale, both anchors
and your rudder gone all your canvas carried
away, and your ship scudding rapidly toward
the breakers?"
81 cannot conceive, sir, that such q combina-
ton Of disasters could possibly befall a ship in
one voyage"
Commodore-"Tut,t tut, young gentleman"
said the sea-dog, severely, Eve must have your
opinion. Suppose such a case to have actually
occurred"
Tatnall-'well, sir, sails all car ried away,
did you say, sir2"
GomIodore.nAye, all; every rag"
Commodore--"Aye, not an uncommon case. !"
Tatnall-"No rudder either?''
Commodore-"Aye, rudder unshipped."
Here the young officer dropped his head de-
spondingly upon his breast and the s'old salt
continued sharply: Come, sir, what would you
do with your ship"
Tatnall (raising his head)-'Td Let he 20 to
=, sur, where she ont to 60"
Commodore-HRight, sir, right. Mr.. Clerk,
enroll MIR. Tatnall as passed midshipman."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

~ Upon the basis of priceper line per 1000
circulation, the advertising rates Of TIE EVEN
rsa STAR are only about half as high a. those Of
other Washington papers. But cheapness i
not the only merit 10 aFUies Is ostser a@
any otAer paper IN ne city can possi1H sivs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

FItHE CEII.ULOID TRUSS
IL That never tre4ks. ueser wears out always clean
and Sxa be worn while bathing.
Is Tor sale a.
CHAS. FISCHERS,
623 9TH st. W. =
Mrs FISHER devctes her attention 10 the wants OF
lsdy PatFonk MI
rU,HE ACTION OF CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER
Pills y pleasant. mild and natural They gently
the liver and regulate the bowels. but do not
purge They are sure 10 please Try them
WhSISa'
How RAnx people contract diseases by drinking our
polluted tater. when they could avoid all danger by
adfffng 10 10 20 drops Of ASGOSrURA IERS,
the woridrrerowned Ionic u exquisite favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
GRoa,rs CEEprr HorsE,

GsooASs, J.. C [sg PIT il HIiggYYsEE w
Easy WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS TAKEN.
BED-ROOM SUITS. in Poplar from SO up.
RFD-ROON SUITS, in Oak and CHERRY, from S2o.
BID ROOM SUITS Walnut. from $40.
PAKIIOR SUITS, in Hair Cloth or Push. from 80.
HEIDOTARTERS for BABY CARRIAGES and RE-
FRIGEkATOks.
INGRAM CARPET ; from % cents up
BEST EXTRA SUPER CARPETS. 80 cents.
BRUSSELS CARPET from % cents.
A FIJII, LINE OF MATTINGS. OIL CLOTHS,
RUGS MATS, &C.
AlCsrpets, OIL Cloths. and Mattinss laid free Of
chsrlN ap10-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

LIEUT.. Col. LESLIE SMITH, Goth infantry, has
been placed on the retired list Of the army on
account of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

RANGE OF THE THERMoMETER.-Tbe follow
ign were the readings at the signal Office to-
day: sam, 81; 2p.m-, 80; maximum, 2 pm,
so; minimum. pm. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
BIG FIRE IN CANADA.
"A Suburb of Quebec Nearly Destroyed
Two Men Killed.

QUEBEC, May 16.-Early this morning fire
was discovered in a vacant building on ST. Waller
street, st. Stauvur, owned by Mrs. McCann,
and, quickly spreading, soon assumed large
dimensions. The alarm caused great excite
ment, and the entire population of the suburb
was soon on the spot The Gre brigade of St.
Stauvur was wholly unable to cope with the
flames, and the population turned out and
worked hard. but lacked organization. and the
water supply was inadequate. The city firemeu
were called for and responded but the want of
water limited their usefulness. The fire spread
toSt Peter and Chenet streets and bade fair
TO DESTROY THE VILLAGE
b battery of artillery was summoned to aid
the fremen and volunteers in fighting the
flames, and by Z o'clock the fire was under con-
troll, having almost burned itself out While
the military were preparing to blow up some
houses to check the fire from spreading pre-
mature explosion took place in one of the
houses. killing Major Short and Sergeant Wal
leck, of b battery, both men being buried in
the runs. Sergeant Walleck's body was
found near the door. dreadfully mangled. but
the body of Major Short had not been recov-
cred at o'clock. The fire covered a large
area and
DESTROYED OVER A HUNDRED HOUSES,
involving loss of not less than 500 900.
Later-10:90 a. m.-The fire at ST. Stauvur,
which had been checked on the city side. has
started again in the other direction and is now
burning furiously toward the northwest, and
will probably stop only when there is nothing
left to feed it. There is strong easterly wind
blowing and light rain has been falling for
the last three hOurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
The Viceroyship Must be Maintained

DUBLIN, May 16-Referring to the report
concerning the abolition of the viceroyship Of
| Ireland United Ireland says The viceroyship
| although degraded. must be maintained. as it is
| sign of Irelands separate nationality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

HE GESursE
JOHANN HOFF'S
MALT EXTRACT
BEST NUTRITTVE TONIC
and most
TALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE
for impaired Digestion, Dyspepsia, Convalescence
wesk Children, and General Debility.
WHAT PROF. COLEMAN, OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
II S1aerins from a attack Of Illness which had not
oily redaced ny strepxth, but brgugat on extreme
exhsIfsou- frol inability to spproprste tOod tried
the esects q ths Geaplne Jo5nn Hofs Malt Extract
WiuAelSssfrt IL rec times day Its follow ed
bs la.rfea ehectl. fpod which had heretofore been
fOund pass the Attire nt9Ty canal ypC ed dgested
IIOperly- 2. There sppssred N Increased power Of
svolyIng animal heat Ind storing up fat
Beware Of limitations Tke genuine has the sigma
trs Of fJOhanl Hotf the neck of every bottle. All
others ar worthless i,uita ions.
JOHANN HOEF, Berlin AID Vienna New York Of
fee, d Barclay st. ja3-tutkSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
A Coon INVESTMENT.

Health and Happiness come 10 all who persist
satiy use Ayers sarsaparillA This powerful
altesssfve effects in the system change that
seems little short Of miraculous. No medicsne
has been In such universal demand for yeara
Give at a trial
III any one suffering from general debility,
wait Of appetite. depression of spirits. and las.
situds. win use Ayers sarsapsrilla. am conf
dent aeprs Win result. for have used II, and
SPEAK from experience. It Is by far the best
remedy ! ever knew.r-F. o. Loring. Brp1kton
Mas
AYERS SARSAPARILLA,
Prepared b. Dr.. J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell. Masa
Sold BY all Druggists. Price al: six bottles. IS.
feb2o worth s. A BOTTLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The New York Stock Market.


The following are the opening and closing prices Of
the New York Stock Market, reported by special
wire to Corson and Mccartney 1fl9F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
You CAsSor Buy

EXCEPT II BOTTLES
wIiusuyTxs
RnYusx suBsrrTrTKa
TAzY cxxsor BE AZ
Coon. THEY MAI BE
DANGEROUS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
,YLyANIA AVE.
SEAsosABLE TABLE SUPPLIES
ELpHoSzo foUNGs CoMPANrs.


ELPHoNzo YoUNGs CoMPANrs.
MAPLE sUGAR-One ton direct from Vermont.
New and absolutely pure.
MAPLE SYRUP-Pure Vermont: gal. cans.
MAPLE SYRUP-McMechen's quart bottles 39c-
TABLE OIL-Italian and French. The best brands
known 70 the trade. Price mod
STAwBERRIES-ChOicest varieties received. fresh
every morning.
BOSTON POTATO CHIPs-superior quality. fresh
from the oven every day.
MANDHEIING JAyA-Is the highest grade grown on
earth We offer the genuine arti-
Gle roasted fresh every day.
FLOCR-Don't forget special bargain at $3.50 a
barrel. Also, examine our entire
list of brands and prices before
buying. 1t viii pay YOU
ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY
ap24 42s Ninth st. NV. bet d and F.
DAIPITATION OF THE HEART. NERVOUSNESS
treTnblingS headac he, cold hands and feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
TWO NEW COMMISSIONERS
John W. Douglass and L. G. Hine.
APPOINTMENTS MADE TO-DAY.
The Men who VIII Succeed Messrs.
Webb and Wheatley.

THEIR NAMES ANNOUNCED LATE THIS AFTER
NooN-sKETcHEs OF THE CAREERS OF THE TWO
APPoINTEEs-rHEIR RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON
This afternoon, just before O'Clock. the
President announced the appointment of John
W. Douglass and Lemon G. Hine to be Com
missioners of the District of Columbia to sue
coed Messrs. Webb and wheatley.
SKETCH OF MR.. ]. W. DOUGLASS.
In the person of Mr.. J. W. Douglass the Dis
trict secures for one of its governors man of
strong character, acknowledged executive
ability, unassuming personal manners.
and thorough acquaintance with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16
MACHINERY.

FORSBERG & MURRAY,
AGENTS FOR
WHITTIER MACHINE CO. Boilers and Elevators.
HENRY K wORTHINCTON. steam Pumps.
sHIPMAS ENGINE co. Oil Engines and Steam
Launches, and the
NATIONAL HOT WATER HEATING co.
We always have On hand large stock Of
BOILERS, ENGINES, PUMPS. ELEVATORS.
LAUNCHES, AND SMALL MACHINERY.
1901, 1908, zoos seventh st.
Washington. ID. C..
Teiephore No 1878. my3-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-16

WKr You SHOULD USE SCorrs
EMULSION OF
COD LIVER OIL WITH HYPoPHosPHITEs.
Its used and endorsed by physicians because it the
Tits Palatable as Milk.
Itis three times as efscaeious as plain Cod Liver
OIL.
Its far superior 10 all OtheFso-caiied EmulsionS'
Iii perfect Emulsion. does not separate or
change.
tits wonderful as Flesh Producer.
tits the best remedy for CONSUMPTION, Scrofula,
Bronchitis, Wasting Diseases. Chronic Coughs and
Colds.
Sold by all Druggists.
d1o SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists. ny.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-05
New cars tor the 3. 8. o.

Tho Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Coz
have recently given an order for four
additional trains of Vestibuled Cars,
which will be placed in service be-
tween New York and Chicago before
the close of the present year. The
Baltimore and Ohio now operates a
daily Vestibulel service between Chi
cago and New York and Cincinnatiand
New York, this new equipment will
give them a double, daily Yestibuled
service on their Chicago line. The
constant improvement being made in
its roadway, motive power and car
equipment by the present manage
ment of the B. & o. is rapidly bring
ing the pioneer railroad of America
into popular favor as passenger
route between the East and West.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-05
The Catholic Congress at BaIti-
more--HaIf Rates via the

Delegates and others attending the
Catholic Congress, to be held at Bal
timore, November 10th to 18th, should
travel via the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Reduced rates will be
made from all points on the B. & o.
east of the Ohio River, for all trains
November 9TH to 18th, valid for re-
turn trip until November 16, inclu-
sive. The magnificent buildings of
the new Catholic University are loca-
ted upon the Metropolitan Branch of
the B. & o. r. R. in the supurbs of
Washington, and a fine view of them
can be obtained from the windows of
all B. & o. trains approaching Wash
ington from the west. Please bear
in mind that all trains to Baltimore
from the West run via Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-05
From the Harper's Ferry Sentinel:

Miss Annie Anderson, little 10
year old daughter of Mr.. Jas. Ander-
son, picked up an old corn can last
Sunday, in the public street, near her
home in Bolivar, and was considera-
bly, startled to find two good-sized
snakes comfortably ensconced therein.
Mr.. George McGIone hustled the SER
penis from their winter residence and
put an end to their existence.
The elegant stone mansion which
contractor John Macarthur is building
for Col. Whitman, on Bolivar Heights,
will be u feet long by AZ feet in
width, and will contain 20 rooms. A
tower, so feet high, surmounted by a
wind mill (to pump water from the
artesian well) will lend picturesque
ness TO the building. Porticos,
arches, etc., will also add to the
charm of the places appearance aud
comfort,