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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04
1merifantsd,er Smu,or.

Gin farbiser goliseiierseant
Hnten in Sirsinia iab fiirSli9 einen
ieiner untersebenen, ebenfalls einen
Sarbisen, nit einem prdhtisen Sabn
unter bem Grme. ,6alIob, 2bOmpion,
tuo babt Sbr ben seitsblen ?" rieI Der
Sergeant. r@eitOblen?" ipieberbolte
GbompiOn eritaunt. yReine Soee! SD
fab ben &erl Oa briiben auf bem 8anne
Tisen, unO neil serabe Waiieiertaa mar,
foroerte ib ibn auf, fir bic "Stars and
Stripes" Gins III frdben; er ipollte aber
nidt uno 10 babe i9 ibn als-8ebeGen
perbaftet!"
8Orin Die &unf liest. ,Sit
sic Silobauerei idDieris ?" frus 9uffp
{ men 5reuno. Bless you, mol On
nImmIt einen Marmorblof, einen Sams
mer nno elm Stemmeiien 5ur San6 unb
I6ld9It iOpiel BON benz NiarmOr a6, iuie
On brau9f!"
Strenger 8ater: Limb tpenn
l6 Sbnen mene 9U1ier our Srau aebe,
iunser Muun, iuie wpden sic beioe
frndbren ?S-Sreter: We'll, i9 badte,
caB piellei9t sic mir elm 8ldbden in
Sbrem Compton se6en tuirben." =
Strenger Sater: sd babe aber iebt
teineu freien Soften; ipenn id sic arts
IteIte, 10 bdtten sic ni6ts 5u tbun.~ =
5reier (freuois): rOb, bas ma6t gar
ni9ts, iuenn Sic mir nur bas Saldr
sablen."
@eifli6er: rWeein &inb, faa'
mir, iparum gebit 9u eisentli9 sur
S6ule?" = 9ie fleine Mduo: lin
DidD Sobniun Sn ieben."
Die 8eb6rben Der Stobt Canton
i'm Stdate Nifiiiippi baben unlanait fols
penbe Sei6liiiIe sefaBt: II. Ser 8au
zines neuen @efdnsniiies iuirb bieourd
Benebmigt; 2. bas neue @eidnsniB ioG
aus bem Wtateral oes alten ae6aut
weroen; 8. bis CUR Bouenouna bes
neuen @efdnsniiies pirb bas aIte in
lsiner bisherisen @iseni9aft i'm @e.
brau6 bleiben."
Gmeritantfdes Seiratbss
sefu9: Gin iunger 9Sittmer, iebr
sefiibluua, iuiinidt iid, ba er iib nod
i'm 2raueria6re befinoet nit elmer See
germ 81 bermdblen. Wtulattinnen
lOnneu crit bonn 6erbIt ab 8eradli9,
tisung finbeu.4
DerI6 itunbentas. ,@runbs
piti9er Simmel," rief WeiB BaiIee, lid
boffe, Die tuerben bod niht elm @eies
anne1men, iuo6ur9 ber Gag auf adt
StunOen reoucirt iuiro!" : r@arum
penu nidt?" : .9roenten sic bod,
uie raid mir banu alterR! @enau breis
mol 10 idnelI!"
8ribset Bat bieier Gage i6re
6errin um einen Gussang, bamlit fie
ibreH 8ruoer, lpel6er eben BON Der ariis
men Sniel eetommen mar, beariiBen
f6nne. slls Bridget na9 Sauie fam,
frus iie bic perrin: Stun, baIt 9u
Deinen 8ruoer seleben?" 8ribaet:
rI6 sepiB, Waoam, uno i'd mar ie6r
.rfreut barhber." Serrin: LIMB mas
beabii6ti9t er, bier 5u tbun?" Sribz
get: ,Seu, Waoame, er mar INNER
elm etwaS i9wd9fi9er 8urI6e uno ntes
mails belonoers tlelBig, uno 10 6a6t'
i'd, bas Bette tpdre, er piirbe = go.
lijiIt!~
Spn 5pei nebeIM 0utbfe,
Der OfTiceiun9e: vllnten 1T elm Mann,
tuelder fortwdbreno i9reit, oaB er sic
umbrinaen tuia, unb audi cine babide
iunse Dame, tpelde iast, iie m69te germ
Sur Silbne sebeu." Wtana9er (ilbers
le9t): n@ea - bring ben Wtann
berauf."
@eiie @orii6t. N1illie: SD
mag Did i6on beiratben, Clarence,
aber i'd m66te ni9t germ meine rsiinfz
Sehu SollarsStelle" i'm Store oufaes
ben Clarence: ,@ieh iie einiad
nt6t aut 9beure SD mil meine
auiseben, Oa id ia bod nur Sebn Ool,
lars Die 8o9e oeroiene.~
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04
-8eiber apa11eris 81

-8ei Der 6 palGerie. gins
jdbriser: 6err Siittmeiiter, nuf ben
Saul ieb' i9 mid Rimmer. Der be,
banoeIt mid INNER a la 2uItbalIunl
: Sm Strpme bes 9ebens
iHtuimmt Der 9ei6tiinnise, Der S9wer.
mitbise iintt.
@bemdnner iDIlen fi6
Itets ben 2burm gum Mfuiter nebmen
uno ibr areni NIT @ebuIb traaen.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04
Gtme @Ioffe

Rein Sreunb bat Elm Mdbdeu feunen
gelernt
Ilnb bat es ii9 sur Srau senOmmsn, -
5ebt bat er mir seiast betlommen:
Sd babe bas Otdo9en nidt feunen se'
lerHt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04

@neenebmer Sob. 81:
Sd perii6ere sic, bic 8elt efelt mid
i6rmli6 OF; wenuid nal men anseueb.
men EJo iueiB, BRING ib mid iUfOrt
um!-8.; 50? = 0n lam i6 SbHeu
ratben;. taufen sic ii6 bod bas Bud
Lum 3oola6enl
Serratben. 5rau; n9ie
aeu enaagirte &69in last mir iaseH,
Dab lie crit in uierjsbn 3asen ein ireten
I5nne. Da blei6t MIR uObl ni6ts an'
peres lbris, als pdbreno Der paar
Bo6en ielber Su foHen.- : Wtanu
.geun, bds trtfit ii6 gut, liebe sl9athe
Rdbreno bieler 3eit befinoC i9 mid
aeraoe aui oer @eihdftsreiie.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04

Srdutein (iinsenb): sd idnitf
ts aern in ale Riuoen elm" - iuarum
lauien sic bsnn aui elHmal fort, 8err
Bdumler?
8dumfer: RiTsu sic, SrduleiH,
i6 bari bas uidt b0rsH = ib bin
Goritbeamter!
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04
etasst Maantr.

au@ biersulanbe sibt es man@eS
mObernen Serfules, iuel9er fit feline
BrobuctiUuen folofoler 8raft ifeta
rinen Sablreihen &rsiS BON 8ewunoes
rern finbet uno oumit elm i66nes Stild
@elb peroient. @s lit alleroinsS eiu
ieceninlIs eisentbiimlider 8ufad, baE
gerabe bic ausse5ei6netiten unter bieier
Rroftsenies slusldnoer iinb, uub ieitena
bsr sinsebureneu Gmerttaner teinsr nen'
nenspertben @uncurreu5 besegnen.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1891-06-04

-gs iit elm GebGsr, bah
lie melpen WienibeH eUHiequeHt iHeOR
leaueHt iiuo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
rRorBLEs OF BUSINESS MEN.

Nicholas w. Morre and George W. Lubeck' COM
posipg the firm OF Morrc d Lubbock, dealers IN hay'
feed and grain at Nos 2ol and 253 East Flfysecohd
81 made an assignment yesterday, to Henry Gold
berger. ~
John F. Kilcour, the Delaware River limestone
dealer has an Office at No. 213 Broadway. Gentle
men connected with the Office said yesterday that
Mr. Kilgour had not been there for about Two weeks
They did not know where he was, but felt sure mat
ne was not dead, but would tirn up all right as soon
al his financial matters had been Strengthened ont.
Tho property mt Shohoa Glen was I'm his name, bt IS
heavily mortgaced They did not think his Liabilities
would amount 10 anywhere near 100000 a. reported.
Mrs james r. Mills. dealer in lumber at the foot
OF Flfth.st HobOken. is in the hands OF the Sheriff
and is advertised to be sold out on Monday. She has
confessed judgments to John q. Mills for Sl1,OOi
and to Esther c. Mills for 5000 and ii Is said has
assigned book accounts t. a creditor who had claim
for $1,000. The liabilities are reported 10 be over
$50 900.
Judge Beach. Of the supreme Court has granted an
hment 5000 against RUFUS II. Emerson. or
jackson Mich. in favor u the iOyohc National Bank
on a note OF the Winona Pape: Company, which he
Endorsed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
He SLEPT, AND, 10, HY WATCH VAS GONE

a complainant the Tombs Police Court yesterday
morning against Charles Forrest, a guard on the
sixth Avenue Elevated road. Hanlcy said that about
a. H. yesterday he boarded train at Sixthave. AMI
Fort y.second ST. He asked the guard 10 tell him
when the train reached The Park Place station. 10
then went 10 sleep. lie had al the time, h. saT>,
3; gold watch valued al $50. in his pocket. Tbs
next thing he knew he felt some one going through
his p0cnes. and then hand was placed hi,
shoulder and voice cried In his south Ferry y
and az the time he violently shaken. Han.
lev put his hand In his pocket and discovered that
his watch gone, and on looking up lie saw tho
M ard leaning over him. He accused the guard Ui
taking the watch, and demanded its return. Tho
gIal,i dcucd the charge, and ordered the man 10
along Other railroad employees gathered about Ianley
In a threatening way He went out and got Police
man william j. Cofiey, OF the Old slip Squad, who
arrested Forrest. The oncer searched the guard, but
could not find the watch.
Forrest held In $500 for examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
DIZZINESS IN REAL ESTATE.
BRISK BIDDING FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
PROPERTY OFFSET BY SLOW SALES
EISEWUEEF.

Whether because of the disagrccablc weather or q
lack OF speculative interest, the real estate market
during the last week has been characterized ~ dul
ness. sales at auction, for purposes Of invc,imcn,
principally, have been reasonably satisfactory, some
Of The sales attracting large crowds and MEETING brah
bidding In some cases in the sale Of downtown husi
ness property, the most sanguinc expectations were
realized. sales Of this class were numerous during
tie week, aud clearly indicated the demand that
exists for such property. Uptown property showed
at times were forced 10 protect themselves by buy
ing their properties.
The firm feeling in the real estate market makes the
prospects for the renting good though in some
sections Of the city rents are slightly lower. Small
houses are in demand but the brokers find more dill
Guilty in dsposing Of Nat buildings
The cOnveyances and mortgages for the week March
3 to IL. with tine record for the corresponding week al
last year are given by The Record and Guidc' as
fellows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
sr,zrBE OF DRESSES AND TEA-GoVNS
MISS SHEA AID MISS LARECY HAVE ohi'
MISUNDERSTANDING WITH OOsl0"
,,o,-c- OFFICIALS.

HOUSE OFFICIALS
. Az, r,ossencers who arrived here from hu'oF
- .ho sto,ner Rrtannc on Friday were ''io'
md Miss Ia,ecy who declared 70 the cu' toniS " ,,
that their trunks contained only peroonal N' ht,
u,o .xcon,iop Of a few dresses. Colonel storey 00
>, .ho irsocctors. suspected, however, that V"o w.
vomen were dress makers, and aier e"a"e ~ ..
two trunks he seized them and sent the' 'O'V0 ~
a., .o,,rc room at The Custom House, where an III
Wv . da ~ the articles The trunks were
large and contained many valuable dicSeS anu oI wy.
,io,o q, female opparel In Miss Shee's truhh "ci0
eight silk dresses five gowns, two extra ""''''' ~
white crane skirt two yards Of White cTdPV' i0
wooen wraps one table cover, one hlacN.nto,"' 90
pairs OF silk stockings, forty-three p'Ifs VI IA"
nine pieces of bead trimmings ana some wo N' u
In Miss Larecy's trunk were seven SILK ules'oS' WV
tea GOWNS one wColcn skirt, six wooleh "lap7' VII.
Jersey twelve pairs of silk stockings one lace ian anu
- .r,ic,os There were also In Miss Shea's trunk
,,re. onera wraps one of which was eetihid'eu d.
ortb several hundred dollars. Various estimates "e''
made ~ the value of the entire lot OF eoodS' Inc III
snectors who made the seizure thought tl"t tue soo'
we're worth at least $1,000. l'ut the apP'd'Se'o"'
which will take place tomorrow VIII ccerHu'e 'i''
worth. 49,, ,,o,.so
A formal report was not made at the custom House
IN tn, seizure But 1t was said that the TWO "o"o'
not o,lv said that their trunks held only personal
recs but that Miss Larecy denied that she Knew MISS
Shea subsequently it was learned that 'he women
had occuped the same stateroOm on the voyage, Atc
they male the declarations, the Officers lo.t Nv III
Shea and Miss Larecy eating dinner I2setc a. ny Wi
She was co, sderably too large for some OF her owN
which she said for her own personal use. ~ w@S
eaid that Miss shea lived I'm West FOrlv-W9tsi. an
MIS- Iarecv I'm West Twenty -sXth-st II they lnteuu
10 prOve that the goods were their own personal
the women will be Obliged 10 mar to ,e 'cease when
to the Secretary Of the treasury lor 'ncii '0'"' ~
another Investigation VIII De iduc'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
HE STOOD At THE Door AND KICKED.

Sheffield Hubbard twcnty-scvcn years old. of no
Is West S1Atleth-st.. a:raigncd before Justice
Mcmahon at the jefferson Market Police Cont YES
tcrday morning On a charge Of disordcrly conduct
Hubbard Is a fncoOkinc fellow Of stalwart build and
is a member OF the staten Island Cricket Club and
OF the New York Athletic Club. The complainant
in the case William H. Earcalow janitOr Of the
apartment house at No. l.42G Broadway. IN this
house lives young woman named Bynes, who is
under the care Of Mrs. Buno.
On Friday morning Hubbard called at Mrs BunO's
~~,rtment and asked to sec Miss Byrncs. The
~ was shut In his face. whereupon lie seated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15

himself the stairs and wrote a most afcclionat"
letter 10 the young woman Then the lanltor ar
rived on tie scene and elected him. lie rcturico
in the afternoon rang Mrs limos bell ana Mchco
the door iurOusY. policeman wa called dii'
Hubbard was taken into custody. Hubbard looked
shamefaccd when brought before the Justice ana Nae
nothing 10 say. He was fined $40, and, not having
cent in his clothes. sent messenger after the money
upon the arrival Of which he discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
CONVEYANCES.

owners Of property near COlumbusavc- and SHY
sixth-st have agreed tO raise sum sufficient %
build an elevated railroad station at that point Tho
cost of the building Will be about $500 II IL
pected 10 have a sufficient number OF subscriptions IN
a few days to the entire amount. The Est
already amounts to 5000. Early last year the
Manhattan road agreed TO put up station ut that
point If the OF the abutine corners would agc
f. relieve the road from actions for damages
CONT Of loss Of light and easement This demand was
accedcd TO- but the elevated road did rot then build
fine station. Afcrwagd The company agreed t. com
pctc the station within SIX months, II The owners Of
he property benefited would pay the cost OF erection.
This is the plan that was finally adopted and for the
CARVING out Of which effort is now being made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15

nv he EOOK OF OPEN.AI. SPORTS, octave 800 pages.
illustrated The standard authority Oh American
air anus,mens Rules sailing. swimming ball play
ing shooting horseback riding SC. Sc. in full 81
copy. Published The Tribune, NewYorh. Entertan.
Ing and universally complim9nted by the press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-15
TRIBUNE: ALMANAC,
1891.
Second EdiiionroW Ready
REVISED.
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e5 CENTS A COPY.

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THE TRlsUNE1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
MUST SURRENDER THE PROPERTY.
Justice Hagnsr's Order In the Case Of John
Hewlett We. Mary Egan.

Justice Hagnsr's Order in the Case of John
Hewlett Mary Egan.
IN the Equity Court this morning Justice
Hagner made an order directing the defendant
Ia the case of John Hewlett against Mary
Essn to surrender the property involved
20 the complainant by II o'clock on
tine 18th instant and in default he
said that he would then issue a writ of assist
ance. The bill in this case was filed in May
.ast, the complainant being the aged father OF
the defendant and in it he set forth that he
had conveyed certain valuable property on New
York and New Jersey avenues in consideration
Of her agreement to take care o: him In his old
age, and he charged that the consideration
bad utterly failed; that she had neglected him,
&c. Mr.. Chaplin Brown appeared for the COM
plainant and Mr. John Ridout for the defend
ant and The cause was heard IN July last aud on
August a decree was made vesting tho title In
the com plaiuant John Hewlett The defendant
appealed, but failed to file bond. This morning
Justice Hagner was petitioned by the complain
ant for order placing HIM IN possession. In
this it was set forth that notwithstanding the
order was made N August last anu he hao de-
handed possession the defendant refuses 70
comply with tine order.
The defendant in reply 20 this claimed that
the term of the court by which the decree was
made lad expired and said decree could only
modify or amend the decree by bill of review,
&C.; that complainant has a remedy at law;
that the cause having been appealed any appii-
cation should be then made. and 10 tender has
been made to her of the amount found due by
the special auditor.
Justice Hagner, in announcing his decision,
said that no bond having been given the appeal
could not operate as a stay OF execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03

The 'Ievee in Liliput, held las. evening in
the Luther Place Memorial Church, was tho
first Of a course Of three entertainments for
the benef. of the new Keller Memorial Church
In Northeast Washington. Songs. plays and
recitations by the little folks constituted the
program. together with organ selections by
Miss Mcfarland. The 'levee" was first held
last May and at the request of the Young Mems
League, under whose auspices the course is
being gwen, it was repeated with variations.
Those participating were: Charles Clayton,
master OF ceremonies; Johnnie Helmus. Wilbur
Bache, Johnnie Stowell, Irland Davis, Alvin
and Willie Quinter. Sammie and Paul Keck,
Eddie Sch-eincr, Harry Lerch. The girls
were: Lottie Gotthilf, Bessie Schreiner, Annie
Zepp. Cora Bright. Edith Randolph, Mamie
Stephens, Edith Stowell, Jennie Connor, Margie
lockwood. Sadie Clokey, Bessie Moore. Ernest
and Margie Betz. Lucy and Garnet Loeffier,
Minnie Ritter, Emily Eckfeldt, Ada Connor.
Mamie Porter. Lizzie Lerch, Herman and
Gertrude Eberly, Lulu Bagman, Belle Morgan,
Nellie Hayes. Edith and Gertie Keck, Bessie
Eckhardt, Oracle Burger, Anabel Clifton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
To Interview Recorder Bruce.

At largely atten led meeting Of the Blaine
lnvincible Club at Carson's Hotel last night ex-
Gov. X H. Gleaves presided and made an ad-
dress letter was read from Chairman Clark.
son Of the national committee acknowledging
receipt Of cleo. contribution from the club t.
the campaign fund Addresses were made by
J. W. Bell, John H. smyth and p H. Carson
Mr.. Carson said be had been informed that Re
eorter Bruce had endeavored to secure the
removal from Office OF a member of the club
who had criticised his public acts Mr.. Carson
moved the appointment Of a committee Of nine
70 wat OF Mr. Bruce in relation to the matter
The chair appointed H. Carson. John H
Smytb. A Z. Bryant, C. ". Scott, J. II. Dade
Ralph Wormley. II. C. Sanders, ]. W. Bell, T.
l. b. wilkinson The secretary WIS directed
to notify AI. Bruce that this committee would
call on him at 10 Am. OH Monday next q. hi
ONCE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
@. A. X. Onicers Elected.

The annual election Of officers Of Lincoln
Post, No. 3, g. A r, took place last evening al
the hall, 7th and L streets northwest, and il
was nearly an all-nisht job. The officers
elected were as follows: Commander, H. II.
Martin; senior vice commander, Daniel
Williams; junior vice comman Ter. ]. NJ
Holmes; chaplain, Rev. Benz Swau1 q; sur
gecn, j. X Boude. Md; quarte- ras IT. J. A.
Van Doren; officer Of the day. Wa. p. Seville
officer Of the guard, r. B. Harlow. Repre- ,,nt.
atives to the department encampment-I. A.
Van Doren, Daniel Williams, ". r. De knight
W. II. Baker, 8 NJ. Marsh, q. u. Rose, j. L.
Thornton, +. II. Evans, A b. c. Clement, A.
W. Bogia, l.. e. Sneden, Z. W. Shelton. q. W
HAzer. Archibald Burgess, Jacob Jacobson, H.
J. Hutton. G. b. Sayer. st. Clair Fechner, c.
H. Allen. Michael Mahaney. Fred i. Dean, T.
l. Richmond and ]. j. Freeland. Alternates-
u VI. Bane, John Morrison, Jas. VI. Reed
Frank J. Foster. $. VI. Campbell, Alexander
Scott Jos MaddTen, W. II. II. warman, G. T.
Jacobs. W. II. McNulty Geo. I. Hansen. A.. A.
Lawrence, J. I. Hensiey, DeAnis Coughlin
Ai0nZo j. Eaton, J. h Boudc, A. L. johnson
Henry Floyd. Geo NJ. Roe E A. Wilson, F. II
Rooster, Harvey b. Trott and W. ID. Webster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
THE COURTS.
CrRcrrr CorRT-,y,uIoe MONTGOMERY.

CIRCUIT CoCRT-J,loe Montgomery.
Yesterday--A I. Bissell agt. b. 4 D. railroad
Judgment by default and set aside. Lester
Whitman & Co. agi. Levy Bros & CO.; finding
Judgment and condemnation. W. Ii. Il. Rob-
insOn agt. c. L. Cheshire judgment by default
J. L. Barbour 4 Son agt- Warren Z. Stone
Judgment of condemnation. H. Maillard agt
W. 5. Gill; Judgment b. default. 1. Mccarthy
agt NJ White; bills OF examination signed and
sealed
Ioday-Sarah McSpofford agt. 7. P. Sheri-
dan; n. Brewer agt. II. Johnson; Roche Co.
agt A s Bryan; judgments by default.
PROBATE COCRT.
Observation-Disclosures h Michler qualified
and gave bond as administrator OF the estate OF
Thomas Gordon Hunt. Charlotte b. Becker
qualified and bonded rs executrix of the estate
OF Nicholas Becker. Abby Daley qualified and
bonded as administrator of William X. Daley.
Will Of Catherine c. Magill admitted to probate
and +. f. Myer qualified and bonded as exeeu-
tor.
EQUITY CoURI-.yud9e R1gner.
Today-Richards agt. Dixie; pro confesso
Capitol Hill Brick Company agt. Cooksey; do.
Whitehead agt. Washington; sale confirmed
nisi. Galliher sgt. Simpsons; sale decreed-A
.. puyal trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
AFTER THE POLICY PLAYERS.
Several Arrests Made by the Detectfv es-.
Young Printer Surprised

Detectives Block and Boardman, who have
Epent some days investigating the policy bust
ness, have several persons under arrest and the
cases will be heard in the Police Court in a few
days. The first person they arrested was Ar
thur King. the alleged hacker, whom they found
crossing the Long bridge in a carriage. When
searched the officers found about $500 on him,
more than half of it being in small change.
They next arrested three negroes named
Whitley Brooks, Moses johnson and James
Grumney and charged them with being writer's.
After these men we're locked up yesterday the
officers obtained information that the printing
for the policy firm was being lone on the top
floor of q house near 18th and streets ana
they visited that house last night When they
reached the top foor they heard the little hand
press In the room in operation, and knock on
the door was answered by the question:
who's there
"whitey," responded one of the officers, but
when the door wac opened the youns man In
the room, Robert Chase, was completely sur
prised.
He was placed under arrest on charge OF
promoting the game, and the case viii prob
ably be heard on the same day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-03
PROPOSALS.

pI.uPVsA4s fok sTEEL PLAIEs, a., FOR
IL the Washington Navy Nard--Noveunler "a. lssl.-
sealed PROPOSALS indorsd Proposals for stee pl.es
&c, Tor the Masnlnston navy yard ~ he opened De-
esnber Is. ls1. WI bs recelyed at the bureau Of
PROVISIONS aud csothlng. Navy Department, Washing
ton. ~. q. until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. DE-
CEABth HI IfENIH. 1881. and publicly opelIed
lnlinediately thereafter. 10 furnish NJ the wash
intun navy yard l1.JoO pounds chrome steel paies.
4UO POUNDS steel iorEnss. 1880 pounds tool sfeel
Also u quantity OF brass globe valves. emery vheelA,
stee rop~ screws. A.. The articles mus
CONFORM 10 tue navy standard and the usual naval
Inssecfion- Blank PROPOSALS Will be furnished uIon
aiplcAtion 70 the comnandant OF the nAyy yara ne
h.sy pay ofhoe. Washington TO the bureAn HE -
tentaon Of manufacturers and dealers IL lnsned le
b1ds. al otter tinSt lie equal. de1ded 10 ot in~
department the rlhf % waive deierts or 70
jet any AL bids deeLle4 advantageous 70 tbe
government. EDWIN sTEMAkT. faym..ser Ssn-
eral. y. y Navy. noSo-zteSzM
nEFoT QCARTERMAsTEk's OFFICE WASH
~ fngcon. ID. c.. Decemb<r ?. leasl-ceeleo pro,
posals trlriCafe subject usual coIaitlen 80
u rsesiysa here Until LIElLA O'CLOCK 4 p.
SATURDAY, JANUARY SECOND, 1877. eno then
opened tor furnish ns during the nve months com.
nlenc.ng February a. lssE2. such lofeFs inv enc
bran as may Oe reQurcu- All iniorniHu9h reluneo
he furnished aIpIicafion Y ths omse nnve-
loucs contalplns pro- shoud be marked Pro
posal for forase. 49," and hdare.s-u 70 oEo. d;
NEEks. Deputy Su.xtefnssse oenefaA. S1xaso
states Army. ~.