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SIR JOHN LAID TO REST.
His Remains Repose I'm One OF the Moot
Beautiful Spots I'm Canada

His Remains Repose I'm One OF the Most
Beautiful Spots I'm Canada
KINGSTON, ONTARIO. June ll--Beneath . new
made mound in Cataraqui cemetery, in . beau
titul little valley with its velvet fields and peace
full farm houses and wave washed by the waters
Of blue Ontario, were placed today all that is
earthly Of the late Sir John Macdonald. With
almost royal honors and amid the mourning Of
q nation the body OF the dead premier was
borne to its last resting place. The plot IN
which lie the remains ID on a terrace on q hill
side. The dead premier was laid beneath the
plain Scotch granite shaft on which the single
word Macdonald" stands out In relief. The
plot contains i've other graves. those Of Sir
Johns parents and sister and his wife and
child. more beautiful spot for
the repose of the remains Of the
illustrious dead could hardly have
been chosen. In front is Lake Ontario, 20 the
left the spires of Kingston. Sir Johns native
place, pierce the air and all around is q typical
picture of Canadian life.
The remains were taken in charge by the
Masonic fraternity and inferred with Masonic
honors.
The day was observed as day Of mourning
throughout the dominion, and during the pro-
gress Of the funeral bells were tolled in every
city and town Of the country.
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STRIKERS ROUTED BY POLICE.
Serious Disturbance I'm Bremen-Other For
eign Topics.


eign Topics.
LONDON, June 11.-Serious rioting occurred
in Bremen today upon the part of the fremen
Of the North German Lloyd Steamship Com
pany, who are on strike at this place. The
rioters were eventually attacked by the police
with drawn swords and q desperate struggle
followed. With the assistance Of the fire brigade
the strikers we're oyerpowered.
circular note addressed to the European
powers by the Chilian provisional junta, pub
lshed today. appeals TO the powers to recognize
the insurgents as belligerents.
The principal event at Ascot today was the
race for the gold cup, value ], 600 sovereigns.
about two miles and a half IL was won by
Lord Hartington's four-year-old colt Morton,
E. Lascelle's four-year-old colt Queens Birth
day second, and John Gretton's four-year-old
colt Gonsalve third
Dispatches from Mozambique announce that
q feeling of great excitement prevails there.
owing to the fact that Chief Gouvers has re-
volted against Portuguese authority In favor of
q British protectorate-
A terrific hurricane, causing much damage,
has swept over eastern Galicia. An entire for
est was partly uprooted and the towns Of Pod
kamin and Prnikwa suffered considerably.
Several people were killed and numbers were
injured by falling debris
The strike Of the omnibus drivers and con-
ductors continues The road car company de-
be compelled to suspend operation altogether.
Bishop Freppel Of France, the well-known
ecclesiasticand author and uncompromising op-
ponent Of republicanism. is seriously i'll he u
about sixty-six years OF age.
The Portuguese senate has, by . vote Of s3 20
6, ratified the Angio-Portuguese convention,
which will be at once vigorously enforced
The Marquis Of Londonderry has offered his
tenants the option OF acquiring their holdings
upon reasonable terms.
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THE POST OFFICE SITE.
The Award Of the Commissioners Confrme<
by the Court.


by the Court.
At 1880 o'clock this morning there were m
the Court in General Term quite q number Of
the owners and others interested in the prop
erty in square S23 Cbetween G, d, 1lth and 18th
streets), the site for the city post Office, pres
ent, including Messrs VIM. Stone Albert, John
A. Baker, W. K. Duhamel and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Taggart The latter, represent
ing the government, had caused notices to be
served that he would this morning move
before Judge James, holding the District
Court, for the confirmation Of the report of the
commission made on May II last When Judge
James convened the court Mr.. Taggart stated
that the notices had been served and that there
was nothing in the way Of the confirmation Of
the report. It was true in regard to the Meme
keim leasehold Messrs. Cooke q Sutherland
had filed exceptions, but these did not affect
the confirmation of the report. Judge James
signed the order. The next step viii be the
examination Of titles, which may require three
or four weeks, and then viii come the issuance
of the checks
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PERsoNAL.-George W. Geos of Elgin, III,
Otto Braunhold Of Chicago, Seth L. Cheney of
South Manchester, r. F. Caverly Of Boston and
E. H. Henderson Of New York are at Willard's.
The Association Base Ball Club Of Boston,
William Healy OF Bridgeport, Conn, and w.
W. Cooper Of New Jersey are at the Randall.
p. c. johnson Of New York, 8. L. Place of
Cazenovia, N. T., John L. Hates of Philadel-
phia and Miss E. b. Jordan of st. Louis are at
the Shoreham.--W. B. Taylor of Omaha,
Bishop Leonard Of Cleveland Ohio, J. H. Ray
mond of Chicago and Henry G. Bryant of
Philadelphia are at the Arlington.-Gen. p.
g. Crook Of the army, Hon. James II. Brown of
Toledo, Hon. John B. Robinson of Pennsylva-
mia, G. W. Kerr Of St. Louis and W. q. Harding
Of st. John, N. B., are at the Ebbitt.-Miss
Lillian Virgins Of the Lutherville (Md.) Semi
nary, Miss Alice Fox of Salem, Va, and c. Conk-
ling Of Springfield, H., are at the Fredonia--
Mayor Scott Of Richmond, Va, George A. Bar
ron of Boston and ]. R Miller Of New York are
at the st. James.-S. r. Lehman of Upper
Strasburg, Pa, I. Benedict Of New York, VIM.
Wingfeld of Richmond, Charles T. O'Fer-
rail- Of Harrisonburg, Va, and J. e. Nc
Carly of Eliins, W. Va, are ct the
etropolitan.-Capt. N. r. Schmittberger
of New York, Phil Morgan of st. Louis, E. c.
Shreutler Of Detroit and w. l. Boyd Of Rich
mond are at the National-Among those re-
ceiving the degree Of A.R ct the Princeton
commencement yesterday were r. +. Golds-
borough, w. II. Kelly and g. H. Ehields, r.. of
this city. Kemper Fullerton, W. L. Hodge and
Samuel /. King, also Of this city, received the
degree Of MA.-w. p. Van Wickle IL out
again after three weeks sick spell.
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Naval Orasre.

Lieut.. Theodore Porter, detached from
special duty on the 10Th instant and ordered 10
the training ship jamestown on The 9oth In
slant
Ensign @. p. Eaton, detached from the navy
yard New York and ordered TO duty on the
coast survey. Ensign james @. Doyle. DE-
tached from duty in the branch hydrographic
once and ordered 10 duty On TIE coast survey.
Leave has been granted Capt james 0'Kans
for year from tie lst At August nsxk vi1h
permtssfea - lsave ~ Units1 oh1oA
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Pr.sidenssal rossm..s.r. App.,,,

Presidential PosemaseeFs Appointed.
The President has appointed the following
named postmasters:
Gustave Israel at Donaldsonville, La, vice
J. Cecil Legare, resigned
Prank r. Utter at Frisndship, N. T., vice
Robert A. Scott reigned.
Jessie G. Matout at La Grands, Orsg., reap
pointed.
VIM. 4. Colby ~ Burlington, via, vice =. r.
Renschlien, removed.
Hssksll z ooatss st Nssnah, wis., vics Jas
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THE ELECTRIC ROAD IN OPERATION.

There have been . good many inquiries about the
way to reach Glen Echo. and the management has
refrained from making promises that the Glen
Echo Electric line would be completed in time for the
opening Of the assembly, June 16 1t would have been
in operation before this but the that number
Of unexpected emergencies have arisen In the devel
opment Of great enterprise Unforeseen contingencies
do not enter into calculations fully they should
Bad weather. railway accidents and delays. unexpected
scarcity Of certain kinds Of material strike Of sborer
and hundreds of other things really enter into every
such great work. Many Unforeseen delays in the
structon of the road have occurred but they all
been overcome. One track completed from the Dis
trct boundary to the old cafe SITE and cars
over it yesterday. The other track is being rapidly
laid and in very short time the entire equipment Of
the road will be in service Today will every
half hour from Tennslytown to Glen Echo and return
at the same intervals In view Of the fact that
many desire to out and the Inconvenience of going
by carriage hack the company start the before
they are fully ready. and those who make of the
courtesy of the road in this particular must not at first
be too exacting critical When the full equipment
OF the company is brought into service trains will be
moved every five minutes from Tennallytown and at
the same intervals from Glen Echo. line of herdics
carettes will connect the Chsutauqua grounds with
the terminus Of the road at the cafe SITE The
cars used by the company the best used in this city
and II the manufacturers testimony can be taken the
best the J. g. Brill Company of Philadslphia has ever
constructed.
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Society Of the Army Of the Potomsc.
The twenty third annual reunion of the go
ciety Of the Army Of the Potomac" occurs at
Buffalo. N. Y, on the Sd and 4th proximo. A
stated in TIE SrAR . delegation, headed BY Col.
lector Morgan, yesterday invited the Prssident
to attend. Secretary Of War Proctor and Gem
eral Of the Army Schofield are members Of the
society and expect to be present The q. A. B.
is q distinct body and ID in NO vsy connected
with this organization.
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MPROF. @. B. RITTER "a PUPIL OF
Farmer Miles) will be IN Warrington about
tered ruptures and warts and tumors removed
OsdefS left ct John II. 0hesns stables, 81 ST., or
1l4A ct. n VIII receive attention 3e6. o, 11k13
0~OLD POINT COHFORT HOTEL CON-
PANY
Ncl1ce u hereby given that special general meeting
Of the stockhoders Of the Old Point Comfort Hotel
cludnS the Alng Of the Vacancy In the board Of d.
rector and any inc!eese in the board that may Be
deemed necessary will BE- held ct the once of the com.
psn{ y ths KslioW bq,,dng 1416 st b this city.
By order Of the board Of directors.
~. II. l6&264t GEO. G. GORHAN. Secretary.
~AT THE REQUEsT OF ONE THOUSAND
OA and ons of our customers 10 have provided
spaeD for lunch the sixth Aoor Of our 10th
stssss building and have opsnsd the sams. Wsass
nov prepared 70 ssrve them IN hrst-clsss manner
nh20-3m WOODWARD 4 LOTHRoP.
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THE EVENING STAR.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE OLD STAR OFFICE. THE NEW
- CITY POST OFFICE.-Very soon the old
square :S3 in which NJ. b. LAtimer established the
suction business in 1857. 1lth and Pa. viii
be taken possession Of by the and the old
auction mart where 30 many rare and elegant Articles
Of every description have been dispensed by him will
know IL and. knowing the fart be. with HIS
partner. Mr.. Chas c. Sloan, have secured large es-
fabshment at l4O9 ST. at long lease for the gen
erx auction business also. at great expense have one
of the finest establishments for the sale Of horses and
Carriages 1881 and 1:ES3 ST. two squares above
Their main Office which Is unsurpassed for any busi-
ness Of such character and IN the most central location
Of the city teo eoot
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SENTENCE CoMMUTED.-The President today
commuted the sentence of Charles H. Jacob
son, District Of Columbia, who was sentenced
to two years in the Albany penitentiary for
grand larceny, to eighteen months. The ap-
plication of John E. Brown, District of Colum-
bia, was denied.
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The Four AND ONE-HALF PER CENT LOAN
Secretary Foster says that no action will be
taken in regard to the four and one-half per
cent loan for some time yet, and certainly not
before his return from Ohio, where he expects
to 90 next week
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PENSION CERTIFICATES IssuED.--A statement
prepared at the pension Office shows that dur
ing the month of May last 29, lO1 certificates Of
all classes were issued. repssssnting in fist
payments q, ,34s, ,4So, or an avers Of sll4.7s to
each pensioner.
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MILITARY SUPPLIEs.-Bids will be opened July
10 at the various q. s. arsenals for supplying a
large quantity of stores and constructive ma-
terial for the ordnance service.
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MEssRs. JESSE SELIGMAN AND OSCAR STRAUSS
of New York were among the Presidents
visitors this morning. They called in company
with Postmaster General Wanamaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

The CHICAGO ExCURsIoNIsrs.-The diplo-
matte excursion party under the auspices Of
the Department Of State left Washington for
Chicago at 1880 o'clock this morning.
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MET By MINISTER LINCOLN.
Arrival Of Mrs.. Mckee and Mrs. Russeu Hsss
rison I'm London.

rison I'm London.
LONDON, June l1.-Mrs. Mckee, the daushtss
Of President Harrison, and Mrs Russell Harri-
son arrived here this morning. They were met
at the railroad station by the Q. 6. minister,
the Hon Robert T. Lincoln, and by the a.
taches Of the United States legation. ArA
Mckee and MIRA Russell Harrison were imme-
diately driven TO Mr.. Lincoln's residence
where the travellers will remain ss the United
States ministers guests during their stay IN
London.
Later in the day Mrs. Mckee and Mrs Russen
Harrison, accompanied by the United States
minister, Mr.. Lincoln, went 70 Ascot 70 witness
the races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

The o. s. 8. RANGER, which has been en-
gagged for year past in survey work of the
Mexican coast, arrived at Acapulco, Mexico,
yesterday on her way to San Francisco.
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SILVER PURcHAsEs.-The amount Of silver
offered for sale yesterday was IA, 900 ounces
and the amount purchased 103. 900 ounces. as
follows: SO, 900 ounces at co. $50; 25 900 ounces
at GO. 98125; 5000 ounces at 60 1915.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT. - The
President has made the following appoint
ments in the revenue marine service: James H.
Rogers. to be captain; VIM. H. Cushing, to be
first lieutenant, and John b. Hull. to be second
lieutenant. He has also appointed Tsin Ching
Chung Of China to be interpreter to the United
States consulate at Annoy, China
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sToDAY.-Internalr reve-
nue., $491 .153; customs, S67I,39O
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sUNIQUE. CHEAP, SAFE.
A VALUABLE PROPERTY.

The attention Of investors. syndicates. &C.,
&c. is directed to an unusually attractive and
safe speculation in the following described
property. viz:
3.4OO FEET by 125 FEET ON EACH SIDE
OF ALEXANDRIA AVENUE. running from
the tracks Of the Washington Southern (Alexan-
dria and Washington R. r. to and adjoining
the new and beautiful subdivision. Northwest
Alexandria. upon which q large sum of money
is being tudiciously expended in substantial
improvements.
Alexandra ave. is now being eraveled. gut
tered. rolled and top-dressed throughout its
entire length the full width of the roadway
and five feet of grass parking. with a fvefeet
wide graveled walk, is being made ON either
side
The construction Of the roadway, walks and
parking will be entirely completed without cost
to the purchaser of this property.
Alexandra ave.. dedicated by deed Of gift to
public uses. with its adjoining grounds (herein
offered for sale). constitutes the principal en-
trance to North west Alexandria"
Negotiations pending between the rail-
road and the Northwest Alexandria Improve
ment Company for the construction Of q conve-
nient and tasteful station building immediately
at this property. bordering the railroad tracks
on the east side and Alexandria ave. ON ths
north side.
This valuable property, divisible into about
140 lots. 5Ox125 feet each. it will thus be seen.
is ready to be put upon the market. without the
outlay of dollar. nor will purchasers of lots be
required to expend any money preparatory to
building. as every foot Of the property is fair.
smooth and available for building purposes just
As it now stands.
Further description Of the property is deemed
unnecessary here. as the Northwest Alexandria
Improvement Company, by q generous plan Of
advertising its property. is incidentally making
the public familiar with the property herein
offered
Leave the cars at st. Asaph Junction. onlya
few steps distant from the avenue. or We will be
glad to meet intending purchasers. by appoint
ment. in Washington, Alexandria or on the
ground.
For price. terms. particulars. &C.. address
OPERATIVE INVESTMENT AND LOAN CO.
(Lirnited)
js6-N 2l6 North Lee st., Alexandria, Va.
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K~J. D. BURKE.
Ebbitt House Barber Shop, writes:
II have shaved q heavy boards 50 for
with the X B. Extra Razor and the
edge is still sharp. Iconsider 1t very
f1e razor"
Special sale Of x. B. Extra Razors
now going on at
WOODWARD q LOTHRoP.
Price. 81. 9S. and good strop free.
myl6-3m
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R@The reafher 10 i,ksiv to BE- light shoscers
~ stationary Temperature: sotttkeriv Utnds
BAND SAWED LUMBER.
Yesterday we talked to you about common
lumber-Red Heart.
Today we'll talk about the best-the finest
lumber made. We have Just hauled to the yard
avssssl load Of n inch stock 6feet Band Sawed
Kiln Dried Boards. ''
This is something q little better than we ever
had, and only 81. 15 PER 100 FEET.
LIBBEY. BITTINaER MILLER.
9Th st. and New York ave..
And
je11 11th st. and o ct. Sc.
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GILLIAN NEws.-The Gillian legation today
received a telegram from Chill saying that the
naval vessels of the government had pursued
the insurgents in Tarapaca. The Condell, the
Lynch and the Imperial have bombarded
Pisagua and Iquique. without managing to bring
out the insurgent ships, which hide among
the foreign vessels so as not to be destroyed by
the torpedoes. The insurgent vessels are In a
very bad condition, the telegram says, and all
the veteran sailors have deserted and offered
their services to the constitutional government.
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.FoH sAIr-os WASHINGTON CIRCLE
We have 64.foot front on this beautiful
park-by depth Of about 100 It. to wide
alley. This property will be sold in sep
arate parcels. making lots of p f. front
each, or as o whole.
These lots have q southeast exposure and
IL without doubt the most desirable location
in this section Of the city.
Price only ~. 75 per square foot.
For terms, plats and further Information
WESTCoTT. WILCOX HIEsTON,
1907 Pa. ave. and cor. 9TH and La. ave. NV.
jso-so3t
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WAsAsz, IxD., June ll--David WOLF, manu-
factursr of hats st Newark, NJ, where hs en-
ploys 200 men, win remove his factory 10 We
bash. The board Of trade gives him %. LOO.
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ToBAcco STATISTICS OF vERMoSr.-The CEN

TOBACCO SrATIsTIcs OF VERMoNT.-The CEN
sus Office yesterday gave out the tobacco statis-
tics Of Vermont, compiled by Prof Thomas N.
Conrad, under the direction of Mr.. John Hyde
special agent in charge Of the division of agri-
culture. The total number Of planters in the
state during the census year was 81; the total
area devoted to tobacco, SO acres the total
product, 70, 518 pounds, and the value Of the
crop to the producer, estimated on basis Of
actual sales, 7,s43. Almost the entire product
was raised in Windhsm county, which pro-
duced 20, ,397 pounds, valued at S7,82s.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
E~wILL CONTINUE TO
ALEXANDRIA.


ALEXANDRIA.
The plans and specifications for the
bridge across the Potomac are ready
to be submitted to the Secretary Of
War
Energetic projectors.
The work Of CONSTRUCTING the elec-
trio railroad from Washington to
Arlington cemetery and thence to Al
exandria will be commenced early
next month. This enterprise,
as intimsted q few days ago in the
Post. Is In the hands of . number Of
energetic. pushing men. who see in
the proposed road q valuable piece
Of property and who are determined
to leave nothing undone to achieve
success.
Washington Post,
June7. 1891
This electric line will pass
NORTHWEST ALEXANDRIA.
Adding another line Of communica-
tion between that beautiful suburb
aad Washington. There are now
90 DAILY TRAINS
And the fare is only cents. but this
new electric line will be great con-
venience.
Several handsome houses
HAVE BEEN ERECTED
And plans for others are being pre-
pared. The company offers
MOST LIBERAL TERMS
To those who wish to build andH
you wish to
CONSULT YOUR INTEREST
You will apply to the manager for
further information.
NORTHWEST ALEXANDRIA
Is rapidly becoming the most pop
ular subdivision about Washington;
its high hills, beautiful parks,
splendid streets and commanding
views; its health-giving atmosphere
and delicious water. combined with
its city conveniepces, are making 4.
famous.
THE LOTS ARE GOING.
Make your selection before the boat
have been taken.
A. n. GORMAN, Manager,
3s10-3t COS 18th st. NV.
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Osnsinssa Drssght In the Mshswk vs1lsy.
UTICA, n. Y, June 1.-The Mohawk vsaisy
and this section Of central New YORK ars su1er-
ing severely from ths continued drought 1hs
Mohawk rivsr b - lower s>Ags nov than fee
ysan and oallsr ssssans 80 ay - nsas9
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sPECIAL NOTICE TO THE CONTRACT
~ ors and builders Of WASHINGTON - II
Will pay to secure estimates glass for store
fronts. dwellings. Offices. &c, for that cannot
be disputed. - follows:
l an an expert IN Glass
Ny speciality is Glass
buy from the man ufacturers in advance.
buy the largest invoices, which secures the low
est prices
Ny stock on hand Is 50 large can fll your orders
In from "a TO ~ hours.
Ny work invites your inspection
My advice will pay you
Any errors corrected with pleasure.
In IAct conduct a general zlasS business. that is
acknovled1ed by those who deal with to be the
largest and best conducted glass business in this
city. Give call before placing your orders and
Will be glad to elve you my prices or advice.
Respectfully.
CHAS. Z. HODGkIN,
gl9 9Th st. NV.
Tel 1878 jed-6t