St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 22, 1885

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NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS: 175 pair Lace Curtains at SOc, worth $1 16. s7pair Lace Curtains at $1 25, cheap at $1 60. 120 pair Lace Curtains, Tape Edge, 3 1-2 yards long at $135, can’t be beat at $1 75. 95 pair Lace Curtains, Tape Edge, 3 elsewhere at $2. - 1-2 yards long, for $150, sold 2 pair Lace Curtains, Tape Edge at $2, well worth $2 75. s6pair Lace Curtains, Tape Edge for $2 75, cheap at $3 50. s4pair Lace Curtains, Tape Edge at $3, rich worth $4 25. in design and well sopair Lace Curtains, 4 yards long, Tape Edge, very handsome, at $4 00, worth $5 50. opair Lace Curtains 4 yards long, something bargain at $5 75. pair Lace Curtains 4 yards long, Tape Edge, Mi $5, cheap at $6 50. new, only $450, a Unique Designs, for s0 pair Lace Curtains, many styles to select from unknown in St. Louis, at $6, $6 50, $7 50 and $8 50. APPLIQUE AND MADRAS CURTAINS, Applique and Madras Curtains in New Effects and Designs at $4 50, $5, $650, $7 and $10. LACE BED SETS. Lace Bed Sets ranging from $1 75, $2 25, $3 25, $4, $5 to $6 50 a set. CURTAIN NETS. urtain Nets, full widths and new designs, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35e, 40c and 45c a yard. Oriental Madras in Ecruand Colors suitable for vestibules, 25c, 35c and 40c a yard, Etamine and Swiss for Curtains at 12 1-2c, 15c, a yard, LACE CURTAIN SECOND FLOOR, watt > it... URAWFORD — wie . yt a 4 ot ae, eee 2 es fee ” apy Peet ai, A, ee * eq ae 7 ee LUUL EMO: i ae ed = sew. ie Kal As. mala. ae \EEERING CO" at! . P x . o 43! % 20c, 22 1-2c and 25c EPARTM'T & C0. Always on hand every variety of Barouches, Buggies, Park, Top and Open Delivery Wagons, New York Tracks. *‘Beer Rolls,’’ ete., etc. For Sale and delivered to order, cheaper than by any other maker in the city. A large stock of all kinds ef Second-hand Vehicles and Buggies. Repairing and Paint- ing done in the best and promptest manner, ST. LOUIS SPRING CO. 220 & 222 Spruce St. Manufacturers of all kinds of Carriage and Wagon Springs. ee a Sr 88 O8PDQO OOO eee eee UU CAN BE CURED WITHOUT THE USE OF OPIUM OR \ MORPHINE! u Briet, published at § nis, “ Used Tongaline in a case of N i et, pubilis t St. Lo says " 44 curalgia of 12 or 15 ste: “Many have become oy (um or morphine, from forthe relie , Los TLS ia the ume ° > ‘ : r otylng to observe that such dan- srOuS co. equences may be averted by the in of | NOALIVE, which is almost a specific th, acute for.. of Neuralgia.” Tucyedhinre!sAio4tt EC PHYSICIANS Neuralgia I have ever bad ow ag standing, which This was six months — oe the patient has en- * z joyed perfect freedom trom int.” of Ne ural- E. L. Rowe, M.D. entryville, Mo, “I consider Tongaline the best preparation for "Vv. Devat, M.D., Pineville, Ma, YOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS. PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE. A.A.MELLIER, Sole Propristor, 709: and 711 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ST. LOUIS. BD MITCHELL'S CANDIES ad j 4% French Fruits, Chocolates, Ice Creams and } Lunch Parlor. . 503 N. FOURTH ST.|3 LATEST EDITION. - BELLICOSE BRITONS, The War Feeling in England Becoming Intensified. Great Activity at the Russian Naval and Military Depots, Sweden Announces, Through Russian Sources, that She Will Maintain Strict Neutrality—England to be Refused Coaling Privileges in Case of War—The Tonc of the British Government’s Utterances Regarded as Meaning War. ad Lonpon, April 22.—That the Government expects war istojbe fairly inferred from—first,its last night's announcement of the probable evacuation of the Sou- dan; second, the repeated references made by Mr. Gladstone last evening to the necessity of holding all troops there in readiness for service wherever they may be wanted (and these latter words were observed to be spoken with emphasis); third, the demand for £11,000,000, meaning a five pence half- penny increase inthe pound inthe taxes, a de- mand never before made except for war; fourth, it would not have excited popuiar feeling by so readily giving out Lumsden’s belligerent dispatch. Lon- don‘s entire morning press spare no words in giv- ing the lie to Komaroff upon Lumsden’s testimony. This sentence from the Chronicle, hitherto a rather peaceful Liberal paper, is a good instance of the de- flant tone of the press: “A more crushing rejoinder could hardly be imagined. Not one sentence of Komaroff’s report remains, noc one clause of it was exempt from the grossest and most impudent per- version of truth.” BESIEGING THE WAR OFFICE. Troops are swarming to all the barracks through- out the United Kingdom in response to the Govern- ment's call for the reserves. The War Office in Lon- don is besieged by military officers asking for em- ployment. It has been decided to divide the Ports- mouth fleet up into channel, flying and reserve squadrons. Fresh orders have been received to in- crease the number of workmen at Portsmouth. CONSOLS WEAK. Noon.—Consols closed last night at 955-8 and opened this morning 5-8 lower at 95, but in a few minntes they rose to 951-8 and. have just fallen again.to 9. Russian securities are 88 3-8, Stocks —Home and foreign fugds are weak. American securities are a notabie exception to the rule, being very steady. A BETTER FEELING. Consols at 12:30 fel| to.94 7-8, but are now stronger at 9 1-4. Russian securities are also better at 84 1:30 p. m.—Consols are now 951, for both ac- counts. 1:45 p. m.—Consols are now 9514 and Russian se- curities 84%. 2 p. ma.—Consols are quoted at 95 for both ac- counts. 2:30 p. m.—Consols are now 95 1-16 for both ac- counts. 4 p. M.—Consols are now 9514 for both accounts. 4:30 ep. m.—Consols are now 95 for both acco unts. THE ROYAL MEETING AT DARMSTADT Beruix, Apri! 22.—The Grand Duke Sergius, the brother of the Emperor of Russia, and his spouse, the granddaughter of Queen Victoria, are expecied in Darmstadt to-day, to visitthe lather and the Princess Beatrice. The Duke and Duchess only left Russia last Saturday. There was much asking of questions at the Bourse to-day, “Would they, if war was expected between their country and the Queen’s country, have come?” and “Do they bring reas suring messages from the Czar?” SWEDEN TO REMAIN NEUTRAL. Hetsinacrors, Fixuanp, April 22.—The Dagbbad states that Sweden has determined to remain neutral in the event of war between England and Russia, and will prevent England establishing a coaling stating on the Is'and of Gottland, The King of Sweden, who has been making a tour of Europe, bas started upon his retarn to hisown country. There is great activity at the Russian army and navy depots. A new iroaviad will soon be lauuched at Abo. FINLAND OPPOSED TO LETTERS OF wargve. Sr. Perzrssure, April 22.—Finland has protested against the issue of letters of marque should war take place between England and Russia. Finland is apprehensive of serious damage along her coasts by the fleets of England, should these letters of marque be issued. SALE OF STEAMERS SUSPENDED. Rous, April 22.—The Moniteur de Rome says that the Italian Navigation Company has stopped the further sale of their steamers to England until after a conference with the Government authori- ties. THE TURKISH MINISTRY IN SESSION. CoxSTANTINOPLE, April 22.—A protracted session of the Councils of Ministers has recently been held to consider the proposals of England for the settle- ment of the Egyptian question. The question of the passage of the Dardanelles in the event of war was also considered. No decision was arrived at in either case. : ATTACKED TURKISH TROOPS. Arabs recently attacked the Turkish troops en- gaged in constructing a telegraph line between Tayf and Mecca. Several of the soldiers were kilied. Turkey has since subsidized the Arabs to protect and maintain the line. SPRINGFIELD SCRAPS. Interesting Trials.—The Taylor Lyrching Again. By Telegraph to the Post-Dispatch. SpRinGFIeELD, Mo., April 12.—The three Kirby brothers, James, Hendley and Joseph, to-day ap- charge of assault with intent to kill, and waived each for of the Circuit Court. The Palmer which vised SF aaiateaatee or aes this city. In the gp cr | the then peared before Hart Wilson, City Recorder, on a examination and gave bond in the sum of $1,000 appearance at the May term proceedings grew out of a difficulty that occurred on the lith of this month, and were brought about through the the efforts of James Kirby endeavoring to main- tain order in and about one of his two saloons in ped trons the Oley dell meaning mien rom the ma nine that have ithin the past few days. Since the lynch- in Taney ty, has reached this who was implicated in the shooting and wounding of Davidson and wife in that county a few weeks ago bas not captured nor lynched, as was immediately after the hanging of the two Taylor brothers. ONLY ONE VOTE CAST. The Illinois Legislature Attends to Kou- tine Business To-Day, By Telegraph to the Post-Dispatch. SprinGriz.p, Inu., April 22.—In the House this morning a resolution was adopted providing for afternoon ses sions for the Gonsideration of bills on second reading and an emergency bill appropri- ating $30,000 to pay the employes of the House,who cannot get their salaries because the funds available nthe Ho SS peaeet th ‘ Harpe bill,” the first bill e House the ** r e first bi introduced this session. It Beavily increases the pena.ty for burgiary when the burgiar has in possession any deadly weapon or drug, making the minimum term, on conviction, five years, Sena tors Wheeler and Morris and Representatives Allen of Johnson, and Sittig, Republicans, were ab- sent in spite of the most diligent efforts of the Republican managers to get every member in place for a vote, and the Republicans were silent in the joint session, A few Democrats were abseut, preventing the casting of ballots on that side. In defiance of party discip.ine Representative Sheplar, Democrats voied for L. L. Logan of Toledo, Li. He was well lec ured by the steering committee for bis audacity im inviting disaster by making a foun- dation for a quorum for the Republicans. No other voles were CASt. Senator Torrence called up his resolution in the Senate to-day, to put the appropria:ion biils at the head of the calandar, so as {© Lurry up the close of the session. The Republicans voted solidly for it, the Democrats as soiidly against. The Democrats do not preetse to have appropriation bilis rusbed through to the prejudice of everytiing else, and have an adjournment forced before Suaw’s succes- sor is seated, in order to make it possible for Gov. Oglesby to appoint Logan. Both houses tooka re- cess until 2:30, BIG BLAZES, Pe Destruction of the Pullman Car Works at Philadelphia. ——— The Pennsylvania Roa Loses a Big Build- ing—Eight Sleepers Destreyed—The Bus iness Portion of Wheaton, Ill., Destroyed —Fires Elsewhere. —_—_—_—_—_—_ PHILaDELpat, Pa., April 2.—Fire occurred early this morning in the Pullman Palace Car Company's shops, used for repairing cars, at Forty-first street and the Pennsylvania Railroad. The building and contents, together with a largé frame building be- longing to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, were destroyed. Loss $160,000; insared. EIGHT PULLMAN ABS BURNED. The building was of brick, 100. feet by 200 feet in dimensions, with a frame attacament. Te flames were first seen in the store-room, and spread .rapidiy. There were nine Pullman cars, worth ; $15,000 each, in the place, only two of which were saved. The loss on machinery is estimated at $40,000. Wheaton in Flames. Caicaco, April 22.—The news reaches here of a disastrous fire which is raging at Wheaton, twenty- five miles westof this city, on the Northwestern Road, the county seat of Du Page County. An en- tire block north of the railroad depot has burned, and the Court House and other builcings are threat- ened. The fire was aggravated by a high wind and numerous wooden buildings. A fire steamer has just been dispatched from this city by a special train. SEVEN BUSINESS HOUSES DESTROYED. The fire was brought under contro! after the destruction of seven buildings occupied by busines: firms, whose stocks were removed in time to escape burning. The total loss will not exceed $20,000 in surance, $5,000. . A Conflagration at Vicksburg. Vickspura, Miss., April 22.—Fire broke out at 9 o'clock last night in Fornanst’s dry goods store. Maurice Meyer & Co. and Mrs. Bloom, both dry goods; William Brusen, hardware; Warner & Searies, clothing; Baum & Co,, stationers; Robt, Ernst, jeweler; A. Wescot, hardware and wagon materials; Joseph Podesta, wholesale liquors; Wil- liam Chamberfin, insurance; United States Signal Office, the Telephone Exchange, three residences on Mulberry street, the Herald office and the Western Union office were gutted. The loss is $250,000. The detailed losses and insurance are unobtainable this morning. The fire caught from a gag jet on a swinging bracket. The Herald will suspend four days. The Penmar Fires. Bavtmore, April 22. ~The fires which were raging in the spur of the Blue Ridge mountains near Pen- mar, were got under control yesterday. They broke out again last night, but no serious consequences are apprehended. There are few houses on the mountains, and those generally are small and of it- tie value, o IN THE TOILS., A Defaulter and. Cattie Thief Under Arrest at Maryville, Mo. By Telegraph to the Post-Dispaocr. H. E. Robinson, the dentist and insurance agent defaulter, returned here, last night, from Paris, Franee. Line ng S. ee against —_—— > ment was found seven years stealing catue, was captured here vester@ar. Jefferson Jottings By Telegraph to the Post-Dispater Jerrerson Crry, April 22.—The attorneys for W. A. Moorehead, convicted for abortion upon Kate Zeigler, filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus, on the ground of irregularities in his trial before the 86. Louis Criminal Court. Time for the hearing is not yet set. State Auditor Walker, Attorney-General Boone and State Treasurer Seibert startcd this ae pe | over the C. & A. to visit Louisiana, Hannibal Moberly, competing points for the location of the branch peniteotiary. They will be absent all week and will visit other competing poiuts after their re- turn Struck by # Tornado, Dewison, Texas, April 22.—A double cyclone from the Southwest struck this city at 5:30 yesterday evening. One of its currents fell at Main street, near Merrick avenue, aud the other at Houston ave- nue. Among the damaged the of Burton McCarthy, S. B. Lake, A. G. Moseby, N. C. Taylor, Louis Le- brechts, N. D. Gilbert and others. y ayy estimated at $12,000, - No one was but the miraculous escapes were numerous. Desperadoes Captured, Reape, Pa., April 22—Officers from this city have succeeded this afternoon in capturing twelve persons on the forest branch of the Welsh Mount- ce JAVA JARRED, — A Voleanic Eruption Causes Great Loss of Life. Many Plantations Ruined—Cubans Indig- nant Over the Non-Ratificatien of the Spanish Treaty— France Looks to. England for Redress—A Demonstration Against the Prince of Wales—Foreign News. Lorpon, April 22.—Dispatches received here this afternoon state that a terrible volcanic eruption has occurred at Passarvean, a province in the east end of the island of Java A number of p!antations have been devastated, and it is feared that fully a hundred persons have been killed, Cuba : A SPANISH SNARL. +, Havana, April 18.—The Durio de la Monna, in a leading article on the 11th instant, says: “The treaty between Spain and the United States was ne- gotiated with a view to immediate ratification. It failed of ratification by the United States on the 4th of March, and now we hear that Mr. Foster will return to Madrid to open new negotiations. Believing that we express the general feeling, we counsel the Government not only to make no fur- ther concessions, but to withdraw those already granted.” THE WORKINGMEN PROTEST. A great meeting of workingmen's unions was held at the Casino Espensl on Sunday last. The speakers generally declared that the treaty between Spain and the United States, with the various amendments to it allowed by Spain, would not prove beneficial to Cuba. A committee was ap- pointed to ask the co-operation of the Governor- General ina protest against the inseriion of any amendments in the treaty to be ne- gotiated between Senor Albocete and Mr. Foster. REVOKED THE ORDER. The order for the official examination of all lards imported from the United States bas been revoked in accordance with the suggestion of the Board of Health, ‘ France. WANT REDRESS FROM ENGLAND. Panis, April 22.—Tue Journal des Debats says this morning, in regard to Gladstone's statement avowing the responsibility for the suppression of the Bosphore Egyptien, that: “France must now look to England for redress. We will maintain our rights and do not lack ample means to do so.” It is also stated here that a French fleet has been got in readiness forthe purpose of making a naval demonstration on Alexandria to enforce a compii- ance with the demand of France for the rehabilita- tion of the suppressed newspaper, the Bosphore Exyptien. ° England. TRIAL POSTPONED. Lonpon, April 22.—The trial of Cunningham and Burton, charged with high treason and felony, in causing the explosion in the Tower of London, has been postponed until May 11. Austria. THE REICHSRATH CLOSED. Viewna, April 22.—Emperor Francis Joseph. te- day closed the Reichrath. In the Imperial address Austria was said to have reason for congratulation in the good relations she has at present with ali other powers. The Emperor said he was justified in entertaining the hope that Austria would con- tinue to make interna! progress in peace, China, DUNGAN REBELS DISPERSED. Sr. Pererssvra, April 22.—A telegram from Ser- giopl, on the Chinese border, reports that the Chinese troops defeated and dispersed the Dungan rebels near Sniho. Ireland. A DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE PRINCE. Dupuy, April 22.—Mr. William O’Brien, member of Parliament for Mallow, County Cork, is going to Londonderry to organize a demonstration against the Prince of Wales upon the occasion of the visit of the Prince there on Saturday next. WILL FORBID O’BRIEN’S DEMONSTRATION. The justices of Londonderry, have resolved to forbid the couster demonstration arranged to be held by the National League next Saturday, when the Prince of Wales arrives there. The Domuinionrn, PRISON- MADE GOODS SEIZED. Orrawa, Ont.. April 22.—A consignment of hard- ware from New York State has been seized by the Customs authorities of this port, who are in pos- session of information to the effect that the goods were manufactured by prison labor. The importa- tion of such goods into Canada is prohibited. THE PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. Orrawa, Ont., April 28.—It seems to be generally understood that an effort will be made to bring about the prorozgation of Parliament by the 22d of May, but many members believe the business can- not possibly be rushed through before the 29th of May. The Government has received confirmation of the murder of two mounted policemen at Fort Pitt and the fali of that place. The Franco-Chinese War. HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED. Paris, April 22.—Gen. Briere De L'Isle telegraphs from Hanoi, under date of April 21, as follows: “My letters have reached the Chinese commanders. Hostilities have been everywhere suspended. A Chinese officer of high rank is on his way to Hanoi.” Russia. LOANS NOT EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION. Sr. Perzrssure, April 22.—The Council of the Empire have decidedto refuse to exempt certain loans from taxation. . Scotland. CARNEGIE TO STAND FOR PARLIAMENT. Lowpow, April 22.—Mr. Andrew Carnegie of Pitts- burgh, has been invited, in writing, by a committee of Liberals, to stand as Liberal candidate in the coming Parliamentary election for the northeast division of Edinburg, and contest the district against the Right Hon. Geo. J. Goschen, the present Liberal member for Ripon. : SENTENCED TO HANG. - Dennis, the Slayer of the McMullen Family, Convicted. InpraxaPouis, Ivp., April 22.—The News’ Craw- fordsville, Ind., special says that James Dennis, charged with the murder of the McMullen family in January last, was to-dsy convicted of murder in degree and sentenced to be hung. Coffey, toe aarompiice in the crime, is also undes sentence New York’s Appraiser. Wasnrvorox,, April 22.—It is understood that Lewis McMullin was to-day appointed Appraiser at New York. Phelan has been reappointed Work House by the city authorities, and, having arranged his business, be will start tonight New York, where he will appear as a witness | against Richard Short at the latter's trial for mur- derous assault upon him in that city. UNCLE SAM GOT THE MONEY. The Union Pacific Pays Over the Award of the Court of Claims. Wasainaton, D. C., April 22.—The Secretary of the Treasury has received from the Union Pacific Railroad Company the sum of $916,704, of which $634,541 is to be applied to the sinking fund ac- count,and $283,163 to the bond and interest accoun in accordance with the awards made by the Court o Claims, and the computations thereon made by the officers of the Interior Department. * DEBATING DIVINES. — Spring Meeting of the St. Louis Pres- bytery in This City. _ — List of Pastors Present — Routine Work Done To Day—Interesting Pro- gramme for To-Night. The spring meeting of the St. Louis Presbytery began last evening at the First German Presbyte- rian Church, Tenth and autumn streets, with relig- ious exercises. Rev. H. 8S. Williams of the North Church, moderator of the Presbytery, presided. Rev. George E. Martin of the First Church preached & sermon, on the evils that grow up under the ban- ners of the Christian Church. Twenty-seven min- isters and fifteen elders answered to the roll call, a number which was slightly increased this morning by the late arrivals. Rev. Jas. H. Brooks of the Washington Avenue Churc. was elected moderator and Rev. 8. M. Ware, temporary secretary. The preaciers present were the follow- ing: Revereuds Joseph I. Fenton, John A. Annin, James H. Brookes, F. C. Schwartz, William Ellers, Edward Cooper, A. Van der Lippe, D. C. Marquis, Joho W. Ailen, Thomas Marshall, Fred Auf der Heide, A. W. Wright, P. H. K. McComb, H. 8. Williams, James H. Shiecids, B. Molenbeck, George . Ries, D. R. Croexett, Adolpn Krebs, G. M. Bon- er, E. P. Keach, George E. Martin, John A. Bar- dell, George P. Wilson, Johu E. Funk, A. QO. Penni- man and 38. M. Ware. . TO-DAY'S SESSION. The formal business meeting was opened this morning at 9 o'clock, the pieasant little church be- ing well filled with an audience of solemn-looking gentlemen, wko were nearly ali more or less gray- haired. After devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. Dr J. H. Brookes, the'moderator, a number of churches and pastors who had failed of representation at the last ineeting, gave ther reasous, which were sus- tamed by vote. A standing committee on temper- ance was appointed, consisting of Revs. G. P. Wil- son, J. G. Reaser and Elder W. ©. Wilson. Com- miitees to install Rev. John E. Funk at Zoar and Emmanuel Churches, and Rev. George E. Martin at the Firsi, of St. Louis, reported their duties per- formed. The election of commissioners to the gen- erai assembiy, which meets at Cincinnati, in May, was deferred. * The question of selecting the place of the next meeting, the coming fail, was then brought up, and after a generai canvassing of the subject the First Church was chosen. Rev. D. B, Lutuer of the Piatte Presbytery and Rev. W. B. Minton of the Alton Presuytery were e:ected members and en- rolled, ‘The caii which was given to Mr. Minton by the Glasgow Avenue Church a few weeks ago was piaced in his hands by the Presbytery, and, on his arising and stating his acceptauce of it, Rev, Hi. G. Wihams of the North Cuurech and Eider D. V. White of the Glaszow Aveuue Cuurch were appointed a speciai committee to recommend &@ Coumitiese to take Charge of tue installation. A report was read from Westminster tonege; aud tue Presbytery “voted to give 900 yeariy to the Board of Colleges. The Laketon Caurea requested leave to move their edifice, the request being referred to a committee. Severai Changes beimg contempiated in the Laxetoa and Cuba uuildings, one member arose to make a mo- tion, Which was carried, tnat two of the Committee on Church Erection visit those two places, and said it was ail nonsense to expect that & COliniivee, nO Matier LOW abie It may be, can sit around ia St. Louis and decide upon wiat is best out in tuose towns, Alter tue Committees io exanlne toe records were annvunced, ine assembly look «a recess, adjourning to partake of ay exceilent dinner, prepared by the jadivs of the church, AFTER RECESS. . At 2 o'clock tue presbytery reas- sembled, and at once devoted itself to the examination of candidates for ihe ministry, only oue, however, Mr. Wilam Van der Lippe, coming forward to reveal his knowledge of theo.ogy. This was foliowed by some routine reports and desultory discussion that jed up to the special order of tho afternoon, which uad reference to the election of commissioners to the general assembiy. This con- suming tie Lest of the afiernoon, no ocher business | was duoe after its couciusion. TO-NIGHT 8 PROGRAMME. The exercises this evening, at the First Ger- mau, will be @ missionary mass-meeting, and wii undoubtedly be the of the most Presbytery Thomas Marsball and J.J. Marks, home mission- aries, and Reo. 5S. M. Ware of Ferguson will deal with the question of home missions. Sale of Blooded Stock. By Telegranh to the Post-Disvaten, Lexinoton, Ky., April 22.—The sale of sound horses ended this morning. Fifteen head sold to- day averaged $227. The highest price paid was $975 by C. Peaman of New York for the trotting mare, Lottie Patchen x., by Membrino Patchen, dam by Munson, son of George M., Patchen. The total receipts for the sixty-five head are $15.445, a neral average of $237. Capt. Kidd sold eigiuteen head separately for $2,100, an average of $117. The highest price for any in the lot was $230. Discharged Employes. Battmore, April 22.—At. the Mount Clare works of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in this city, 135 men have beea discharged from the several depart- ments during the present week and more, it is said, will follow. Over-production is said to be the cause of the reduction of the number of operatives. The Weather. The cold wave flag was ordered up at 6 a. m. to- day, for a fall of 15 to 25 degrees. It was 68° above this morning. The readings to-day by Hernstein & Prince were as follows; 8a. m,66°; 9a. m. @°; 10a. m. 70°; lia. m. 709; 12 m. 72°; 1p. m, 9; 2 p. m. £02; 3p. m. 70°. CITY PERSONALS. Lena cer has gone to Washingten City to visit friends for the summer. Miss Mary V. Allen is visit' joying the musical festival. 5 ig next week. in Chicago and en- will returnto St. Mr. Barnes who has been spending several weeks at Hot Springs and the World's Exposition, jeft for his home in Des Moines, lows, last night, via the Wabasb. ABOUT TOWN. Tue St. Louis Manufacturing Company obtained wn to-day against B. J. Reil ly anbetheen for 1 06. Barrett en- of seats for the The sale sea the Olymple Lawrence ement next week will be opened at con office to-morrow morning. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Olive Branch street, will give a “ to-morrow members of Valley Council have been called morrow po epncee Be fi ett i y % A ‘> 4 a® ee Vw al 2 shir © — Fe he * phi ie Nee Oe = ee a “ina * ¢ THE CITY HALL, Another Hard Day’s Work Accom- plished by the New Mayor. Transfer of the Sinking Fund—Conflict Be- tween the City Hall and Four Courts— Presentation to Mr. Adreon—A New Court House—Municipal Notes, The stream of callers at the Mayor's office con- tinues and Secretary Smith's urbanity is sorely tried in the endeavor to supp!y one of his sweet smiles with each stand-off. At times his temper is sorely tried by persons who insist that their claim fora chat with Mr. Francis anteliates those of all the other waiters in the ante-room, but on the whole he manages to preserve his equilibrium admirably. While not denying that he wishes the report was true the Commodore stated this morning t he did not obeilieve the report published ina morning paper to the effect that be was to retain hia present position; at any rate, he bad not received any official intimation to that effect. CLEANSING THE CITY. The work being conducted by the new sanitary force, under Gen. Stevenson, is progressing very favorably. “What I consider to be about the most important work done thus far,’ Gem. Stevenson re- marked this morning, “is the draining, fiiling or deodorizing of the various ponds and sink-holes about the city. These places were positive sources of sickness, and they have been attacked with vigor. Wherever it bas been ible to fill or drain them, it has been done, and where neither of these operations has been feasible, abundant sup- ies of copperas or chloride of lime have been placed in them. The work of inspection is progressing rapidly, the force being now expert in the work and covering a large territory daily. By the time the work is complefe the city will beina better sanitary condition than it has n in ten years past.” TRANSFER OF THE SINKING FUND. At noon to-day the transfer of the sinking fund to the new Board of Fund Commissioners was ac- complished. At that hour the new Board consist- ing of Mayor Francis, Comptroller Campbell and Treasurer Espenschied, and the majority of the old Board consisting of Comptrolier Adreou and Treas- ure@g Merrell, accompanied by Messrs. Lyndon Smith, W. K. Spinney and T. B. Clark, left the City Hall and repaired to the Safe Deposit vaults where the various securities were examined and counted by the new Board. After this had been done the new Comptroller and Treasurer took charge of their offices. NO IMMEDIATE CHANGES. Neither Comptroller Campbeil nor Treasurer Espenschied will make any immediate mr in their offices. Mr. Espenschied intimated to Messrs. Diedérheimer and Bennett this morning that he would be pleased if they continued in their posi- tions of Deputy and Clerk for the present, a propo- sition to which they gave a smiling acquiescence. The new Comptroller will hardly make any changes just now, as it will take some little time for him to oi first the qualifications for the various positions under his control and then to discover persons possessing them. THE SPRINKLING ORDINANCE. Councilman Devoy had a long talk this morning with the Mayor on the street sprinkling ordinance. He sought to enlist His Honor'’s sympathy with the movement, and while Mr, Francis did not commit himself, Mr. Devoy is certain that he was impressed. with the necessity of its success. Speaking toa re- porter, Mr. Devoy said: “lt is too late to do aay-- thing this year in the sprinkling line, asthe work for this season has n arranged for by private contract, but we hope to be able to have the ordi- pance in time to have the werk contracted for in the fall.” ew ADREON'’S DEPARTURE. Comptrollér Adreon's departure from the City Hall was attended by many expressions of regret on the part of hig late associates. At about ll a. m.a number of the officers of the Government, es Colonel Flad, Major Turner, Commissioner Kle@us, General Smith, Deputy Auditor Rauesser, Deputy Commissioner Eames. and others, called upon Mr. Adreon and took leave of him. A few minutes later he was called to the ante-room where the clerks of his office were gathered and presented with a beau- tiful pair of diamond sleeve buttons and a diamond collar button suitably inscribed. The presentation was made by Mr. James L. Barron. The parting between Mr. Adreon and his late intimate associates was quite affecting, and showed bow popular the ex-Comptrolier is at the City Hall. A LEGAL CONFLICT. The important question of whether the Deputy Marshals are or are not commissioned officers, is at present causing a coldness between the City. Hall and Four Courts building, which has not been equalied since Major Harrigan tried to make out inieresting | athering meeiing. | ay. George E. Martin of the First Church ~ de- | iver an address on foreigu missions, and Key, | ' : . | back to the Marshal, together with the infortmation ' which had been obtained from the City Counselor. that his police were the finest sanitary ete OE in the world. Marshal Neiser insists tnat each o his deputies Ought to be provided with a signed and sealed commission, and early this morning he sent | around a batch of them to receive the Mayor's sig- nature. Commodore Smith consulted the City _ Counselor, who said that a Marshal was nota com- missioned officer, but received his authority from the Marshal who appointed him, and could be made or unmade at & moment's notice. Acting upoothi s information, Mr. Smith sent the blank commissions In a few minutes the Marshal's messenge returned with the word that he had consuited Judge Cady, who bad given a decision that the marshals were commissioned officers and that the messenger would wait until the commissions were signed Up to last accounts the commissioners were still lying un- signed upon Secretary Smith's desk and the Mar. shal’s messehger was still waiting patiently for them. A NEW COURT Hovse. . Commissioner of Public Buildings Kledus is e@n- gaged on the plansof anew Court House to be erected in Washington Park and to take the place of the present one in case it is converted intoa City Hall. The building is to be of classic design with a very handsome stone front and is to cost be- tween $700,000 and $800,000, It will have a frontage of 360 feet, a depth of 170 and will be 100 feet to the top of the figure of Justice which wil) surmount the central building. Itwill consist of two stories the lower of which will be occupied by the Recorder of Deeds, Court of Appeals, Probate Court, Sheriff's office and Historical Society,ind the upper one by the five Circuit Court rooms the Law Library. NOTES. President of the Board of Public Improvements yas received his commission this morning and is Pry. Mayor Francis’ attention was called to-day to the of the horrible condition decided investiga determined to do all that lay in his power to have the city put in a thoroughly salubrious con Hit gE, L iki F A ° S