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Name. o. C. Name O. C
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. April p. - Cotton steady and
quiet-middling. IL. Flour inactive and steady
Howard street and western super, 2.5oa3 90: do
extra, 323a4.00; do. family. 4.25a4S5; City mills
Rio brands, extra. 5.20a5. 40 winter wheat patent
5.lOa0-JO spring wheat. patent. COCA. Is: spring
wheat, straight, 5-5OaoO0: spring wheat extra
4.JOao.OO Mheat-southern, quiet and steady:
Fultz. 90a10O; LOngberry, 9lal0O; western dull
and weak; No = winter red. spot, So, asa Y:
April, ~ saS4k; May 81; June. s4k|; July SEX
TO firm; white. 4Oa4a; yellow, 4Oa43; western,
fairly active and firm: mixed spot, 42ka42A;
April: 42k; May, 4lsss4ls; June. as; July,
44: steamer, % Aa39k. Oats, dull and EASY
southern and Pennsylvania 3la34; western white,
32k a34; western mixed, 3Oa3l \; graded No. =
white 81 Rye, dull and nominaly easy, 55aj6
hay quiet and steady-prime 10 choice timothy,
l6OOalo.50 Provisions quiet aud steady-mess
pork, old, 1880; new, 1876. Bulk meats-loose
shoulders, O. long clear, = clear rib Sides e; sugar
picked shoulder ia; sugar cured smoked shoul-
ders, ~. Hams, llHal2k. Lard, refined. 81.
Butter quiet and frm-western packed. lSao0.
best roll, l5al7; creamery, 24a27. Eggs, dull
and weak, IL. Petroleum. steady-refned, go.
Coffee, duh and easy-Rio cargoes. fair, 1ska
1sS. Sugar, firm-A soft, s. aSb; copper, steady:
refined l3al3k. Whisky, steady. Ito. Freights
TO Liverpool per steamer. dull and nominal
cotton, 80 cents per 100 pounds; -four, l3s.6d-;
grain, per bushel 3xd. Cork for orders. Is. I'd a
}s.6d. Receipts-nour, 4, zoo barrels wheat, LOO
bushels; corn, 81 600 bushels: OATS 1000 bushels.
Shipments-hOur. 5000 barrels: corn, 1000 BUSH
els. Sales-wheat, 1000 bushels; corn, $4,000
bushels.
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I'd EDITION.
Latest TGlGglanS TO The Star.
HoNORING CAPT. MURRELL.
An Enthusiastic Demonstration in Phil
adelphia To-Day.

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-"Oh, don't call it
noble, it was only my duty, Tn sure" said
Capt. Hamilton Murrell, as be was welcomed
at the Maritime exchange by President Vim.
Brockie this afternoon.
Long before the hour of noon, which had
been set for the public reception. the spacious
rooms of the Maritime exchange and the street
in front contained thousands of people.
The cheers which greeted the good-natured
and humane master as he entered the exchange
were deafening. II was exactly noon when
Captain Murrell was escorted to a commanding
position in the main hall of the exchange and
was introduced by President Brockie.
District Attorney Geo. S. Graham then
stepped to the captains side and presented
him with the only gold medal ever given by
the Pennsylvania humane society.
Il don't know how to find words" replied
the captain, Ito tell you how 1 feel. want to
give my officers and men the credit for an
act which was only duty. There was
nothing heroic about it. 1t was only an En-
glishman's duty, and 1 might be in the same
plight myself some day."
vice-consul Lars Westergaard, of Sweden
and Norway, introduced to the captain,
and made most eloquent speech OF thanks to
the cap tain.
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HILTON-PHILLIPS.
A Brilliant Easter Wedding at st. Johns
Church To-Day.

c,,a n, ,ho ma, .,sho-.,. ,-.aa;,. ,..,;v.s
80 -, =. - .a.ls
80 "t"esseu IN "iis ca" was 'na, "hieu
ceieorated to-day az L O'Clock, the nuptiAn
of Mr.. Edward S. Hilton, Of New
York, son of Judge Henry Hilton,
and Miss Doro.hv w.n,ia,o phul;,.
:, yo,r,. -. ~
- vas 'ne s0e"e Vi 'ne NM
Inc onAnoei raNs "s
"reathed With trailing vines of smilax and
asparagus. aud punches Of Bermuda lilies were
tied unon The rail IT,. 49,, =, a., 80.
ahou, a., aI,.- "a ~. $3.50 - N'e "'
O' '"e ai'sr, WIN hot-honse fernsand palms,
ana great punches Of the flowers tlled the vases
upon the altar.
The ushers' Office was no sinecure and The
duties were well performed by Mr.. 81 Julien
Fillette, Lieut. Sullivan. Mr.. a. w. GRESHAM
and Mr.. Willard Lester. Of New York. They
waistcoats and scarfs. and knots of yiolets' and
the scarf-pins presented by the groom. gold
twists in which we're set pearls, a perfect large
one in each pin.
The church was soon filed bya distinguished
company. and at o'clock promptly the bridal
party arrived and was formed into the proces-
sion. The groom. and his best man, and
brother, MI. Frederick Hilton, awaited the
80 % s;os,o.,sI - $500 o4sSn cuhNy
tonnieres Of white orchids o
The surpliced choir left the altar and walked
down the aisle singing professional hymn. and
then returning by the other aisle of the church
preceded the procession, the bridesmaids
heading the line. They were Miss Minnie
Brown and Miss Ethel Ingalls,. in direc-
TORE gowns Of pink Powered satin
pompadour directoire coats over white tulle
skirts. hats of tulle over pink. and they carried
bouquets OF orchids tied with ribbons; Miss
Maud Davidge and Miss Susie Randall wore
dlrectoire gowns OF pale Nile green, the
pompadour coats OF satin were strewn with tiny
bouquets; these were made over green tulle,
ana with their dlrectoire hats and slippers were
most effective They carried huge bouquets Of
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ALL THE POLES DOWN.
Broadway from 23d to SD Streets En-
tirely Cleared.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Broadway from 23d to
SD streets is now entirely cleared of poles, the
last fire department poles having been removed
this morning by Foremen Clancy, of the depart
ment. His gang is now working on Broadway,
between SD street and 42d street, and expects
to have tn At portion of Broadway cleared by 6
p. m. to-day. At various points along Broad
way the United States electric light company
and the Manhattan companies have gangs at
work making connections at the subway man.
holes.
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Stopping Sunday Trains In Canada.

ST. THOMAS, OSr., April 23.-In Difference to
the wishes OF the ministerial association, which,
some time ago, started provincial agitation
for the stoppage of Sunday traffic, superin-
tendent Morford has issued an order TO the
effect that hereafter Sunday traffic on the
Michigan Central railway through Canada will
be discontinued. No freight trains will be run
over the road between Buffalo and Detroit
from p. IN. Saturday until a. IN. Monday
with the exception of stock and perishable
freight
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Threatens to Cheat the Gallows.

OZARK, No., April pa guard has been
placed over the condemned bald-knobbers.
Yesterday. Dave Walker intimated very plainly
that Sheriff Johnson would not have an oppor-
tunity to tie the halter around his neck. As
soon the officer heard of this declaration the
guard was placed in the Jail to prevent the
knobber chief and his associates from making
any attempt to dodge the gallows by suicide.
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Horses and Cattle Perish by Fire.

SOUTH HAVEN. Mich. April 2S.-Two large
barns. with contents, including eight head of
horses and two cows, the property of Abraham
Carter. residing miles north, were consumed
by an incendiary fire Sunday.
Rock ISLAND, April 23.-The stables of the
Rock Island horse railroad company, owned by
the Holmes syndicate of Chicago, were de-
stroyed by fire last night. entailing loss of
$1,000 Forty-twO horses perished
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One Kentucky Desperate Less.

WINCHESTER, KY, April 23-Buck Combs,
noted desperate of Breathitt county, was shot
and killed Saturday afternoon by George
Spencer. in Montgomery county Last Novem-
Der Combs killed Louis Taulbee, a cousin of
Congressman Tauibee, and on being refused
bail broke Jail and openly defied the officers.
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Forest Fires i'm Wisconsin.

WAUsAU, Wis. April 23.-Forest fires are do
ing great damage in Marathon county. Satur-
day night two large barns and outbuildings
belonging to Vim. Schwaff were burned with
contents. AT Shields MILL in the town of Wau-
san. fire started in sawdust heap, and for the
last "a hours 1t has required the active work of
the mill crew and all others in that vicinity
to save lumber. Fires are raging in different
parts of the country, and every thing is as dry
as finder
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Death of Lynchburg's Theater Manager.

special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
LYNcHBURG, Va, April 23.-Thos. H. Simp-
spon, manager of the opera-house in this city
and at Roanoke, Va, died this morning. after a
brief illness. He was one of the most widely
known and popular theatrical managers in the
south. His death is universally regretted here.
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The Steamer Pilgrim I'm Collision.

NEWPORT, r. l., April 2s.-The steamer Pill
grim, of the Fall River line, and the freight
boat Metropolitan collided while passing
through Hell Gate last night. The Pilgrim was
but slightly injured about the wheel house, but
the other steamer so badly damaged that
she was run ashore ina sinking condition. The
Pilgrim continued her trip to this city, where
she is now repairing.
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Shot Dead by a Barkeener.

San Francisco. April 23.-Jack Harrington,
a ward politician and hard character, was shot
and instantly killed in saloon yesterday by
Culvin T. Lewis, the barkeeper, whom he at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

COYLE. The remains of the late lamented FRAN
CHS COYLE will be taken from the vault and inferred
at Mt Olyot cemetery Wednesday at O'Clock IN.
Relatives and friends invited 20 attend
HERGEsHEIMER. On April %, 1889, at his late
residence. 623 street southeast, EDWIN HEROES
HEIMER AGED hfty-t three years.
Notice of funeral tomorrow.
KIEFER. On Monday. April 90, 1889, at IL SIS
p m. after lingering Illness, MARGhET, widow u
the late Jacob J. kiefer
Funeral "Wednesday, 4 O'Clock p. m, from the resi-
dence her sister. Mrs. r johnson, corner Fourth
aud streets northeast Relatives and friends respect
fully invited TO attend
MEINEKHEIM. Suddenly. Monday, April %
1889, MARGARET LOUISE, beloved daughter Of
George and Maggie Aeinek helm, aged three Year, and
seven months.
May she rest in peace.
Funeral from residence. 1867 Canal street. wednes-
day, at :: 30 O'Clock.
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The Constitutional Centennial.

Ssw YORK, April 23.-William G. Hamilton,
chairman of the committee on states, requests
the press to say that he would thank the gov
errors and commissioners to report at the gem
tlemen's parlor. Fifth Avenue hotel, New York,
for instructions and to present credentials on
SATURDAY morning ne 1t at 10 O clock
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A Woman Burned to Death.

Prescott. ONT, April 25.-Fire last night
destroyed McGory's bakery and premises, oc-
cupied by a family named Gainsford. Miss
Gainsford persisted in the flames. Loss $4,000.
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Killed I'm a Fight with Officers.

Mt. CARMEL, Pa, April 23.-Last night Off
GERS who had arrested several drunken Hunga-
rians for disorderly conduct were attacked by
other Hungarians, who attempted a rescue.
During the fight, John Shorns, Hungarian,
was killed, and others were seriously injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

Sallie Colmon, a girl from spottsylvania
county, Va, is at the second precinct station.
wheels of a wagon recently. She is believed TO
be insane, but up to this afternoon the police
surgeons would not so certify.
The Oriole club, for literary improvement.
to-day fled Q certificate Of Incorporation by
Washington Bailey, John N. Waters, and Jesse
< Roy.
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To Drive Out the Soudanese.

CAIRO, April 23.-A battalion of Egyptian
troops, under the command of the governor of
Suakim, and two gunboats, have started for
Port Halaib, which was recently captured by a
force of Soudanese. The object of the expedi-
ton is to make an attempt to recapture the
place
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no be Taken to Mekico for Rurial.

New YORK, April 23.-The body of Don Sc
bastian Lerdo de Tejada, ex-president of Mex
leo, who died last Sunday, will be taken, on
Friday, to his native land for interment.
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A Young Safe Robber Coufesses

ELKHARr, IND, April 23.-The safe in the
law Office of Hubbell q Conley was robbed
Sunday of $780, Yesterday, Geo. Jones, young
colored man, confessed the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23
The Kaiser Goes to Dresden.

BERLIN, April 23.-The emperor and empress
have gone to Dresden to visit the king of
SaxOny.
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Two Children Perish i'm the FIames

ST.. Louis, April pa one-room frame
house belonging to Edward Mounts, miles
south of Marshall: NO., was burned yesterday.
In il persisted two of Mounts little girls
Flossy and Rosa, aged four and seven
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False Report of a Big Fire.

WEST SUPERIOR, WIS. April 23.-The report
that this town had suffered from disastrous
ire was false. Only a small coal shed burned
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Nature and Art

combined TO produce the phenomenal vintage
1884, '.Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne" pro-
nounced by connoisseurs the finest for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

TIE GENUINE
HANN HOFF'5
MALT EXTRACT
BEST NTTRITIVE TONIC
and most
pAIATABIE HEALTH BEVERAGE
Tor impaired Digestion. Dyspepsia. Convalescence
Weak Children. and General Debility.
WHAT PROF. COLEMAN. OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
IL suffering from attack OF Illness which had not
oriy reduced my strength. but brought on extreme
exhaustion from inability TO appropriate food. tried
Tie effects Of the Genuine Johann Hos Malt Extract
w1neg lassful three times day. Its was followed
by marked efectsl- Food which had heretofore been
found 20 the Alnetary canal unchanged, digested
properly = There appeared an increased power of
evolving animal heat aud storing mp fat.
Beware OF limitations The genuine has the sigma
tlTe Of Johann Hor the neck OF every bottle All
otheEs are worthless limitations
Johann HOFF, Berlin and Vienna. New York Of
ice, Barclay ja3-tu, this
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Avrr.s Ham V1eoa

Renders the hair soft plant and giossy. pro-
notes . fresh growth. and cures eruptive dis
eases q the scalp. Mary A Jackson. Salem.
Mas. writes: II have used Ayers Hair visor
FOR = number Of years. and IL has always given
me satisfaction 1t is an excellent dressing,
prevents the hair from turning gray. insures
its vigorous growth. and keeps the scalp white
and clean"
Several months ago my hair commenced
falling out. and in = few weeks I was almost
bad thought a bottle of Ayers HAIR visor.
and. after using only part of it, my head was
covered with heavy growth Of h~1r.-Thomas
Munday. Sharon Grove. Ky.
AYERS HAIR vIGOR,
Prepared by DR.. j. O. Aver 4 Co, Lowell.
hsss. sold BY Druggists and Perfumers. tA23
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One Murder at Guthrie,

ARKANSAS CRY, April 23.-The only murder
in Guthrie up to midnight was that of young
man named Comppis.
He was shot dead by man whose claim he
had settled on. The murderer fed at once
and escaped.
Water is selling at cents glass at Guthrie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

BERLIN, April 23-The empress of Austria
has arrived at Wiesbaden, where she will un-
dergO the massage treatment.
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King Oscars Sister Dead.

STOCKHOLM, April 2S.-Princess Charlotte
| Eugene, sister Of King Oscar, of Sweden, is
dead. The princess was born April "a, 1880.
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INOR NERVOUS DEBILITY
Il Use hoksfokDS ACID PHOSPHATE.
DR.. h. i. Turner, kassOn, Mimi, says: Il have
found IL very beneficial in nervous DEBILITY from INV
cause, and for indigestion"
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s cents a glass at Guthrie.

In the case of Grace Smallwood, colored, SEN
fenced to death by Judge Montgomery last Sat-
urday for the murder OF her infant child last
summer, Maj. ]. W. Walker has fled o notice
Of appeal TO the General Term ON exceptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23
Death of a Buffalo Banker.

BUFFALO, April 23.-Hiram G. Notion, vice.
president Of the Bank of Commerce, of this
city, died this morning from pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

NATIONAL SALUTE.-The Secretary of War
has ordered the commanding officers at all mil
itary posts to fire national salute of thirty
eight guns on April 30th, the centenary of the
Inauguration of Washington
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SAILOR DRowNED.-The Department of
State has been informed that Arthur Sawyer, of
Charlestown. Mass. second mate of the brig
Eugene Hale, OF Calais, Me-, was drowned Feb
ruary 25 last in the Surinam river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

DIED.

sTEPHEN-THOMPSON. At St Andrews Church,
April % 1889. Mr.. JOHN STEPHEN 70 Miss CAR
OLINE b. THOMPSON.
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PAINLESS ErrEcrUAL
BrrcH.rs PnGs
BrrcHAws PMS
TIE, o.r., R EssEfsH Hsp,1 PH1A
WORTH A GUINEA BOX
TUE "IAA fnPAIsED DIGESTION,
Sold by an pruee1sts Price 2sc pr bon. Pre-
esskirs,- Eng. BIZ AILEN CO. Sole Acct. for
eist does not lsep theInl vii mad HEE6hAMe
fIIIS on receipt 81 price. but inquire nrst Iissss
mention this psDsrs dlQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-23

Mas Nj. j. HUSr.
1909 STREET NORTHWEST,
invites attention and we'll selected stock
FINE MILLINERY
FOR Laiiss and Children
kxact PzrlsIaIl FASHIONS always shown.
Mrs HUM ewes her personal attention TO special
iesigns for her patrons. apo
lNHE WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL IRON
Il AND BRIDGE WORKS.
EDWARD J.. DENT. NJ z, Proprietor
The beet facilities IN the city for all kinds of Iron
work. Steel Beams, Angl les &c. always in stock
Fine Ornamental Cast and Wrought Iron work
specially keptlrs and general machine work done
the oesi manner and al short notice.
Sole licensees Ia the District Of Columbia for the
~Goetz- MITCHELL system Of Rean Anchors and Pro-
sseturs. works Cor. SD and Water sts TEL 42S-3
c3 washington. D. q
MINISTRIES. LAWYERS. TEACHERS AND
M Oehers vhOss occupation xives but little
should Carriers Little Liver Pills for torpid liver
snd bihousness- One II . dose Try them.
IyRENCHMEN CAN PROPERLY BE CALLED
an its refneEnents and delicaceS order 10 stmu-
late appetite and keep the digestive organs in good
oglsr they give Pre-emlnsnce 10 Angostur4 Bttsrs.
When you try than be II u the genuine article
Saanufactured by Dr.. J. O. d. Seieert 4 sous.
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War.

NHAT!
SCOTS EMULSION CURES
CONSUMPTION.
sCRoFULA
BRONCHITIS
COUGHS
COLDS.
WASTING DISEASES.
WONDERFUL FLESH PRODUCER
Many have gained one pound per day by its use.
ScOtt's Emulsion is not q secret remedy. 1t con-
tsns the stimulating properties of the Hypophos-
phites and pure Norwegian Cod Liver OIL the po-
tency of both being largely increased 1t used by
Physicians all over the woT!d.
PALATABLE AS MILK
Sold by all Druggists.
mig SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists NY
FTER DINNER TAKE ONE OF CARRIERS LIT
n tie Liver Pills and Will be free from sour rising
Of food from the stomach. Try them and be con-
vinced.
lust THINk! FRENCH CHALLIE REMNANTS,
new in Rsmnaats Monday, April %. KAUFMAN' 5
DOUBLE CONDENSATION. l1th At. ap2O-3t
EASTER HArs.
JEW coLoRs-LATEsT DESIGNS
From Youmans and Knox. y. Y. and Henry Heath,
london
Just opened-a large stock Of Umbrellas
TIE IA TosCA" FOR LADIES.
From "a to els.
|" Furs received storage and insured against
damage By moth and nre.
L. Ii. sTINEMETZ SONS.
apl2 1887 Penna ave.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York stock Mark as reported by special
wire 20 COrson and Macartlley, IA 4 street
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PoSD.s ExrRAcr

Poxps ExrRAcr
Is USED IN THE HOUSE
HOLD OF
EX-PREsIDEyr CLEVELAND.
sUBDUES INFLAMMA-
TON. CONTROLS HEM
OkRHAGES. INYALUA-
BILE FOR BURNS,
WOUNDS. BRUISES
ITO. PAIN DisAP-
kEAkS. n6
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DWINDLING DOWN.
The Presidents Congressional Callers.

PEOPLE THE STAR REPORTER SAW AT THE WHITE
HOUSE To-DAY-BoTH coLoRs REPRESENTED
REPRESENTATIVE HoUck DENIES A PUBLISHED
STORY ABOUT SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN,
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The coroner's jury was sworn over the body
of the deceased this afternoon, and at ESQ
o'clock Coroner Patterson began the inquest at
the fourth precinct station. Isabella Vessels.
daughter of one of the prisoners, was the first
witness called
She lives at No. COG Sd street southwest She
testified that she was excused from her service
place yesterday morning about O'Clock, and
she went to the station and saw her father She
asked him what he was in for, and he replied:
Something about Mr.. Riley"
He told her that he did not do any butting or
kicking, but that George Henry threw a coat
over Mr.. Riley's head and Dan Trayers did the
cutting.
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W odic VI pEOpSTty DC enforced.
TESTIMONY FOR THE INTENDANr.
The testimony taken covers about ninety
typewriter pages. and is mainly from employees
under Intendant Stoutenburgh. There is a
long list Of employees who testified in behalf of
Mr.. ana Mrs. Stoutenburgh. H. C. Addison,
who was employed as an overseer, testified that
he had never seen the matron intoxicated or
under the influence of opiates, and had always
found her attentive to her duties. He regarded
the food as good. He knew nothing of matters
covered in the other charge. katherine
Bishop, cook in the hospitals Sarah r.
Pennifill, who had served as nurse to Mrs.
Stoutenburgh; Raymond Horseman, cook; Mar
tina Mundell, assistant matron in the female
workhouse; Ada Lucas, nurse; George Martin,
overseer; Ada Tying, cook in the almshouse;
Mrs. Frank Ferguson, matron of the female
workhouse; Thomas Schnopp, overseer; Sam
uel Z. Arnold, overseer; F. B. Graft assistant
intendant; DIR. E. ]. Sexton, assistant physi-
clan; Alfred V. Marion, resident student; Frank
Auldridge, Waterman; g. w. Mcmahon, over
seer; James Garnett, nurse; VIM. II. Arnold,
watchman; Allen E. Clark, assistant engineer;
John G. Lee, Waterman; Robert F. Rotherdale.
blacksmith; r. A. Milstead, overseer; Mary
Shughrue. nurse; VIM. B. Arendes, baker; E.
c. Gatchen, carpenter; Charles Prather,
Waterman; Ella Boston, cook; Maggie
Gillien, formerly n cook in the asylum
W. o. Wetzel, painter; Henry Hanson. driver:
Henry Hine, dairyman, all gave testimony fav-
orable to the intendant and matron; concern
ing some OF the charges they knew nothing.
Some of the witnesses were ELUSIVE in de-
scribing the good qualities of their superiors
and to the abundance of food served Some
thought the inmates were treated too well. r.
A. Milstead, for instance, testified that he be-
heved the food is too good for them, and there
is such a suf6ciency that they threw it out of
the window. Ada Lucas testified that buckets
Of food go out that are never used. Other
witnesses testified to food being thrown
away. Sarah K. Pennifll said she had seen
Mrs. Stoutenburgh go down on her
knees to examine children, and see If they
were kept clean. Il have also seen her examine
the heads of the children and old colored wo-
men Of the institution"