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He Admits His Guilt.
BUT SAYS IT WAS IN THE DAY TIME AND NOT Al
NIGHT.

BUT SAYS IT WAS IN THE DAY TIME AND NOT AT
NIGHT.
In the Criminal Court this morning the case
of John George, young German.E was placed
on trial for the offense of HOUSEKEEPING in the
day and larceny of cigars at the restaurant of
Gerstenberg q Reuter-, 1895 E street. on De-
cember 9 last. Mr.. G. A. Kuhn for the defend
ant. Mr.. Gerstenberg testified that George,
after his arrest. admitted that he knew of the
cigars, and told where they were at Geisler's,
and II streets northwest.
Daniel Geisler testified that he hired George,
and, after his arrest. the cigars were found in
his washstand. Officer Moore, of the first pre-
cinct, testified to the place having been entered
by a window. and to recovering the cigars.
When first arraigned it was on an Indictment
charging the offense in the night, and he
pleaded that it was in the day and that he was
guilty. A new indictment charging the offense
to have been committed in the day was found.
A verdict Of not guilty was found on this in
dictment
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The report of Mr.. Taulbee, the chairman of
the committe to investigate purchases of
real estate by the Commissioners will
be submitted to the House of Representa-
tives this afternoon. The report diff
fers i'll almost every respect from
that of the majority. The report will state that
Mr.. Taulbee was delayed in preparing il by the
fact that the transcript OF testimony submitted
to him had been tempered with and differed
radically from the testimony as given before the
committee and shown by the notes of
the stenographer. These changes were princi-
pally in the testimony OF John +. Cox,
and in those parts of his testimony
bearing upon his relations to the Commission
ers. In one or two cases, Mr.. Taul-
bee says. declarations in the affirmative
order to review the testimony as given.
Mr.. Taulbee had recourse 10 the stenographers
notes and made up his report from that
After referring to these changes Mr.. Taulbee
goes on to discuss the charges against
the Commissioners in the light of the testimony.
in the matter of the purchases and
maintains that the testimony shows that Mr.
Cox was their agent well as the agent
of the persons selling the property
In some instances, he says, Mr.. Cox
was enabled to make exorbitant commits
Commissioners paid more for property
than they would have paid if they had
sought the owners of the land. Ordinary
have developed this fact and
also the fact of the peculiar character of the
transactions in which middlemen APP
peared. as shown by the record. He takes
was wrong and that they were derelict in their
duty
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Kidding the County of Horse Thieves.
ONE CULPRIr LYNCHED IN NEBRASKA AND An
OTHER IN DANGER OF LYNCHISG.

ONE CULPRIr LYSCHED IN NEBRASKA AND An
OTHER IN DANGER OF LYNCHING.
OMAHA, Neb.. FEB. 19.-For some time past
the farmers of Holt county. Neb.. have been
losing horses and cattle. Men living in the
county were suspected and large organiza-
ton. said to number 200. was formed for the
purpose of Furnishing the guilty parties. A
man named @. NJ. Clay was taken in charge by
the committee. His friends obtained writ of
habeas corpus from the presiding judge in a
neighboring county. sThe sheriff refused to
receive the writ and the judge telegraphed Gov
ernor Thayer for militia. The governor, how
ever, refused holding that the judge had no
authority 10 act. Another of the supposed
thieves, man named Stewart. rode out of
Spring View Thursday night. Saturday morn
ing the horse returned without a rider and
Stewart has not been seen since. Twenty men
have been notified to leave Keya Papa within
the next twenty-four hours 1t is feared that
Clay and others will be lynched before the
leaders OF the committee can be secured.
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THE SIGNAL CORPS.
The Bill to Increase its Efficiency and
Reduce Expenses.
AMENDED By THE SENATE MILITARY COMMITTEES
IN VARIOUS IMPORTANT PARTICULARS - TIKI
REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE BILL.

IN VARIOUS IMPORTANT PARTICULARS - THE
REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE BILL.
Senator Bate to-day reported from the COM
mittee on military affairs the Senate bill to
increase the efficiency and reduce expense of
the signal corps of the army. The bill was
amended in several important particulars. and,
as reported. provides that in addition to the
chief signal officer the commissioned officers of
the signal corps shall consist of one major, who
shall be assistantchie signal officer; captains,
signal officers mounted; four first lieutenants,
signal officers, mounted. who shall have the
pay and allowances of like grades in the army.
The major and captains shall be appointed
from the line of the army. preferably from
officers now serving with the signal corps who
may have rendered long and efficient service
IN the preparation of weather forecasts the
second-lieutenants now in the signal CORDS are
to be
EXAMINED BY BOARD OF OFFICERS
to be convened by the Secretary of War, and
the four second heutenants who shall be ad-
judged most competent. shall be promoted to
be first heutenants, and the second Eeutenants
not promoted may be appointed second lieu
tenants in the line of the army. with present
date of commission. All appointments and
promotions i'll the corps are TO be subject to
competitive examination. When not serving in
the field with troops, enlisted men in the corps
are to be paid, in lieu of allowances. $50
per month. except that $50 shall be paid to
those serving in cities OF more than 100. 900
population, and $40 monthly TO those serving
III connection with state weather services.
THE REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE BILL
states that the bill, as amended, reduces the
force of officers from twenty to ten and the en-
listed force from $50 (now employed) to 3OO
AS to the value of the weather service to the
country" continues the report there is no
question. 1t has grown in favor from year to
year, and there is scarcely an industry or COM
mercial interest that is not bene fitted in some
way by the reports collected and issued by this
service. Warnings Of storms on the northern
lakes and on the seacoast are specially SER
viceable in saving human life. while the annual
saving of property in ships and their cargoes
alone amounts to many millions of dollars.
Notice of approaching cold waves and north
ers," frost warnings. hood warnings. reports for
the benefit of the cotton and sugar interests,
are incalculable in value and are sought for
and utilized by parties interested. The public
confidence in the correctness of these reports
has increased so that the weather service has
now become indispensable to the public, and it
should not only be continued but so organized
as to assure improvement and. if possible ex-
tension of its benefits to other branches of in
dustry."
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I'd EDITION.
--latest TGlGgIanS 10 The Star.
DUTY OF TARIFF PERFORMERS.
The Presidents Letter to the Tariff Re.
form League Convention.


CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The following is a copy
of President Clevelands letter in reply to an
invitation to be present at the convention of
the National Tariff Reform League, which
meets in this city this afternoon. 1t is entirely
in the Presidents handwriting. At one point
there is an evident omission of some words
necessary to the sense. and those suggested by
Secretary White of the league as the probable
ones, are inserted in brackets
Executive MANSION,
''WAsHINGTON Jan. "a, 1889.
''John Il. White, esq, secretary, &c.:
DEAR SIR: have received the invitation of
the Tariff Reform league to be present at the
convention of tariff reformers to be held in the
city of Chicago on the 10Th, 10th and 21st of
February 1889. / have also read the circular
of the league accompanying this invitation, in
which the objects and purposes of the proposed
convention are specially set forth. The scheme
of practical and efficient work therein de-
scribed meets with my hearty approval and
promises, if honestly adhered to. the most
valuable aid in the furtherance OF a cause
which is very near to the interests and welfare
of our people.
The danger which we have to guard against
IL the misleading OF our countrvmen by
specious theories, cunningly contrived, and
falsely offering to the people relief from pres
ent burdens and the legitimate lexpense neces-
sary to secure thel benefits of benefcent rule
under the sanction of free institutions.
Ahc ucSidICu uipcrCs va NOui itdSuc Will
not be attained until all those interested in the
economic question which is now pressed upon
their attention are freed from all sophistries
and clouding fallacies, and until the subject of
tariff reform is presented to them as a topic
involving the relief of the plain people of the
land, in their homes, from useless and unjust
expense.
THE question is simple and plain one and
needs but to be fairly presented to be under
stood.
1T is the positive duty of your organization
to guard the people against deception. My
extreme interests in the work which your
league has undertaken and in the expressed
objects OF the proposed convention, would lead
me to accept your invitation if it were possible
to do so. But my public duties here positively
prevent such acceptance.
Hoping that the convention will be very
successful, and with an earnest wish for the
prosperity and success of your league in Its
efforts to enlighten and benefit the people,
am Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
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LOCAL NOTES.

The South Side musical and literary society
was incorporated in to-day by JAS. f. Cox, John
Behrle and VIM. Larcombe.s
Louise A. O'Conor, by Chas. Bendheim. filed
bill for divorce to-day from Edward b.
O'Conor. The petitioner states that they were
married June lG, 1875, in Boston. and have one
child living, and she charges that he deserted
her in 1884.
The hop which was to be given by the pupils
of Miss Badens dancing school this evening
will not take place. on account of the sudden
death of Miss Baden's brother.
In the case of Alice Stewart, colored woman,
tried in the Criminal Court to-day for the
grand larceny of toy bank containing $37 so
from Mrs. Everly Jones, on January ed. a
verdict of guilty was rendered.
William b. Gurley has been elected presi-
dent of the Y. n. c. A. in place of Charles b.
Bailey, whose ill-health would not allow him
to continue in Office.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THE TRIESNIAL ASSESSMENT.

The law of 1888 provides that every three
years the property in the District of Columbia
shall be assessed. The assessment is by men
chosen by the Commissioners, who are as
signed to the different sections. The appoint
ments have all been made for this year. but
the only name made public is that of Stephen
Tally, who is to assess the property between
LIST street west and LIST street east.
BUILDING PERMITS
were issued to-day as follows: p Sawyer, one
buss stable, alley, between L and S and 18th
and Goth streets northwest; $780, James
Jamesone, frame store, It'll street extended;
$1,000
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Commissioners yesterday. granted per-
NIT to Dir. Stilson Hutchins, for the River and
Rail Electric Light company of New York. 10
run storage battery motor car on any railroad
in the District. The car arrived yesterday.
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From the Scientific American.
N. Tisserand has presented report to the
Paris academy of sciences concerning some
remarkable observations of the satellites
Of the planet Neptune, which was discovered
in 1S47 The angle which the plane
Of the orbit of this satellite made at that
date with the ecliptic was about thirty de-
grees, but this angle has now increased by al
least six degrees. The satellite moves round
its principal in an opposite direction to that
usually followed by other satellites, 80 that a
question might be raised whether in the course
OF time this variation in the inclination of the
plane OF it, orbit might not end in its move
ment around its principal becoming normal.
N. Tsserand showed that this variation of in
clination was due to the oblate or fattened con-
complete its limit within period Of 500 years,
at the end Of which time ii viii then be ~ Il
was In l6l7.
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JOHNNY WARD TALKS.
He Says He Would Like Boston, But
Wants Time.

The American baseball teams arrived in
Naples Friday night On their way to Paris
they will stop at Florence. Milan, and Nice,
and will play in those cities if practicable.
JOHNNY WARD INTERVIEWED.
A special cable from Naples to the New York
Herald to-day says: 1 had long talk with
Johnny Ward to-day over the purchase of his
release from New York by President Hewitt. of
the Washington club. He opened his eyes in
wide surprise when j told him the price paid
for his services was twelve thousand cold
American dollars.
He smiled, however, when one of the boys
remarked that that was much more than had
been paid for the only Kelly's release But
he made no comment Oh the matter and did
not say whether. if he consented to the re-
lease, he would insist upon getting a slice of
the purchase money.
WANTS TIoIE To THINK.
Speaking more to the point. he said he could
not say anything definite as to the arrangement
to transfer him to the ranks of the Senators, for
he knew nothing whatever about il or the de-
tails OF it, as ne was on the Pacific ocean at
the time it was made. All he knows is what he
has read in the newspapers in his mail. and he
preferred not TO say anything until he heard
directly from the presidents of the New York
and Washington clubs
Captain Ward said he had not received let
ter OF any kind from either Mr.. Day or Mr..
Hewitt on the subject.
Il would not give the subject great deal OF
consideration" he added. before making up
my mind as to just what course l would pur-
sue"
A HANKERING FOR BOSTON.
Then the subject of his going to Boston came
up, and Captain Ward said quite unreservedly
that he would like very much to play in Boston.
Il would gladly go to Boston. he added, ''and
would play short contentedy under the cap
taincy Of Mike Kelly or anybody else"
From all of which / inferred that while
Ward is anxious to get away from New York.
his aspirations are toward the Hub rather than
toward the capital.
HANLoS's PRovIso.
1t was not until now that Hanlon learned
from his adyices from America that on the dis
solution of the Detroit club he had been sold
to Pittsburg. He said he would as soon play
in the Smoky City as anywhere else. and will DO
so unless there should be some hitch on the
subject of salary.
THE REAL SITUATION.
Ward, as stated in the Herald special may be
very anxious to go to Boston. and IT may be
that he would prefer Boston to Washington.
but Boston hasn't anything to do with the
case. The question for him to decide
ton or stay in New York. President Day has
been quoted TO that effect. He sold Capt
Wards release to President Hewett
for $4,000. All that is necessary
to complete the deal is to gam Wards consent
to the transfer. If he refuses he STAYS in New
York. So says President Day. But nobody has
any idea that he will refuse.
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PENNSYLVANIA Prohibitionists.

OPENING OF THE STATE CONVENTION AT HARRIS
BURG TO-DAY
HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 19.-The state pro-
hibition convention was called to order at the
opera house at IL o'clock by Mr.. John Fulton,
president of the State Constitution Amendment
association.
Gen. Harry White was chosen temporary
chairman, which was knockout for the pro-
gram prepared at the conference last night
which selected Joshua L. Bailey, of Philadel-
phia, for temporary presiding officer.
Judge Whites speech was brief. He said it
was not the saloon-keeper but the saloon which
it was proposed to fight. He denied that the
law could not be enforced.
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Flames Famed by High Wind.

TwESTY-oNE FIRMS BURNED OUT IN AN IOWA
TOWN.
Fort DODGE, Iowa, Feb. 19-Fire broke out
In the Union block at Rock Rapids Sunday, and
when discovered was far beyond control, the
high winds causing it to spread very rapidly
until nearly the entire business part of the city
was consumed. Twenty-one firms were burned
out. Among the heaviest losers are ID. Ii.
Shannon, hardware; Wyckoff & Fairbanks,
drugs; G. G. Anderson, general merchandise,
and Miller d Thompson, dry goods, all of whom
were completely burned out. The total loss
will reach $4,000. There was but little in
surance
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MARRIEl-

EAIMoNS-MAREoE. On Thursday evening at q
O'Clock by the Rev. W A. Leonard ID. ID , at the resi-
dence u The bride. SAMUEL FRANKLIN EMMCNS.
OF the United states Geological Survey, 20 SOPHIE
DALLAS MARKOE.
GOGGlN --TASCoE. On last Wednesday night
February H. 1889. O'Clock al the residence n
Mrs Capt d. A Irwin, Zelwood, Fla, Mr.. A. c. COG
GINS, OF Cokesbury, ;. C., TO Miss JULIA TASCOE,
Of Washington, ID G., 10y Rev. b. r Brown rector u
St James Episcopal church. Of that place. 2'
kIDwELl-WELLS. On Monday, February Is,
1859. At $3.50 O'Clock T. m. at the parsonage of
Johns church. by the Rev Mr.. Register, W n KID
WELL of Virginia, TO Miss CECILIA WELLS, Of
this city No cards
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The Railroad Cannot be Dispossessed.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 19-In the case of Gore
VS.. Best the supreme court of California has
decided that when the government has patented
lands to the Central Pacific railroad, with the
understanding that they we're agricultural lands,
the said railroad could not afterward be dis
possessed of them by persons setting up mining
claims thereon, even should the lands prove to
be mineral, unless there is a reservation Of
mineral lands other than the general one by
the government.
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Tried to Lynch the Manager.

CRITICAL STATE OF AFFAIRS IN BANKRUPT
MONTANA MINING CAMP.
HELENA, MONT, Feb. ia critical state OF
affairs prevails at Castle mining camp. The
mines have been closed on account of lack of
funds, and the men have not been paid of.
Manager King escaped lynching a few days
ago by the possession of a fast horse. The
men had failed to receive anything out Of a
sale Of bullion. Rioting has occurred and more
trouble is imminent
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ToRrUErse SKIN DISEASES CURED

BY CUTICURA REMEDIES.
afflicted with Eczema the Scalp, Face, Ears
and neck. which the druggist where your RENE
hes pronounced of the worst that had come
under his notice. He advised me to try your CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES. and after five days my scalp
aid part Of my face entirely cured and hope
another week have my ears neck the other part
ii my face cured
HERMAN SLADE
I2O L 4th Street. New York.
Some i've months ago had the pleasure to inform
you Of my improvement in the use of the CUTICURA
REMEDIES in my case of severe Chronic Eczema
krythematosa, and to-day cheerfully confirm all
then said Iconsider my perfect and complete.
and attribute it entirely to remedies, having used
NO others.
FHRNAN ESCENCHARDO,
1906 PennA Avenue, 1T. Louis, Mo.
Having used your CUTICURA REMEDIES for
eighteen months for letter and finally cured ii, am
nxious to get it to sell on commission. recon-
mend it beyond any remedies have used for let
Burns. Cuts. In fact 1t is the best medicine
or anything. r. 8. HORTON.
Myrtle, Miss.
Sold everywhere, Price: CUTICURA, Soc: SOAP,
3.lc.: hESOLN ENr, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL co, Boston. Mass Send for
How 10 Cure skin Diseases"
PIMPLES, blaekheads. chapped and oily skin pre-
vented BY CO IICURA INDICATED SOAP
flg.2O 22S.23
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DEcREAs1yG The Darn RARE.

The mortality among Consumptives has been mate
raly decreased of late years by many excellent pull
monies. Foremost among these is SCOTS EMUL-
SION Of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites of Lime
and Soda Phthisis, Bronchitis Abcess of the Lungs
pneunonis. Weakness and soreness of the Chest are
completely subugsted BY timely resort this sue
eessfu combination of highly purified cod liver oil
with the salts named which are themselves among the
finest repratves Of exhausted energy Not only Lung
and Bronchial troubles but Rheumatism General De-
bity the Wasting away of Children and Adults Scro-
fs and Lumbar Abcesses and Feebleness are removed
by tins standard preparation. For Anaenia and all
Impoverished conditions Of the blood it is the best
possible remedy and since the flavor of Cod Liver Oil
is nuifed in it, children and delicate lady invslds ex-
perienee no repugnsnce taking it, d3
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Resisting Annexation by France.

SOCIETY IsLANDERs WHO ARE FOLLOWING THE
EXAMPLE OF THE sAMoANs.
SAN Francisco, Feb. lathe schooner Ia
hiti, arrived here from Tahiti, brings word that
the greatest excitement prevails there in con-
sequence of news of trouble at Samoa. This
has been heightened by the operations OF the
French toward Bols Bola, Muaheine, and
Rairates, which form the leewsrd islands of
the Society group. The French authorities
have expressed the Intention of taking possess
sion OF these islands, but have been met with
most determined opposition on the part of the
natives. The lower part of the principal
island is occupied by the French but the ma
tives are beyond their reach, having retired to
the mountain Businesses. When opportunity
offers they descend and harrass their oppo-
nents, and there seems TO be little probability
Of their being brought into state Of subiec-
ton for some time. 49,
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Boarding House Burned.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. l9.-Fire broke out
about o'clock this morning in the four-story
frame building No. 30 Coliseum street, corner
Of Euterpe street, used as boarding house by
Mrs. r. j. Stickney. The fire is still burning
fiercely. The loss 80 far is $40 000
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Orators, Actors, and Editors.

wearied with night work and following the
fashion OF French surgeons, find Mumm's
Extra Dry Champagne more refreshing and
invigorating tonic than tea or coffee. MIR.
Gladstone and Bismarck, who are using the
wonderful vintage of 1884. are notable exam
pies
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Swindling Tax-payers,
TWO OFFICIALS OF BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, ARREi

TWO OFFICIALS OF BLOOMINGTON, ILL, ARRESTED
FOR COLLECTING EXCESSIVE TAXES
BLooMISGToN, ILL, Feb. 19.-Ignatz Lederer.
cit tax collector, and his assistant. Harry III.
Loehr, have been arrested. charged with for
gerry and grand larceny. The specific charge
was altering the county records and collecting
taxes in excess of the amount assessed. The
complaint was brought by merchant who
found he had been overcharged $50. A hasty
examination of the collectors books shows that
about $500 in oyercharges have thus far been
taken in
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THE COURTS.
CouRr IN GENERAL TERN.

To-day, Benton agt. Patch; motion for re-
hearing overruled.
CIRCUIT Court, DIVISION l. Chief Justice Btng-
ham.
To-day, Hamilton agt. Michael; trial resumed.
EQUITY CoURT-.Judqe Con.
To-day, Harvey agt. Nolan; exception to
auditors report overruIed, and rights of parties
adjusted. Basshor agt. Miller; pro confesso.
Joyce agt. Joyce; w. Z. Turton appointed
guardian ad Item