The Lowell Sun from Lowell, Massachusetts • Page 1

i ii VOL. XXII. NO. 23. LOWELL, TUESDAY, MARCH 27.

185)4. PRICE ONE CENT. FIRST EDITION For later tefegraphic and local news see Second Edition. THE SCHOOL KOASD, EASTER MONDAY BALL SIX CSNSUS ENUMERATOKS SUCCESSFULLY HELD AS USUAL WEKE CHOSEN BY BALLOT. COWLKY VS.

O'SUfiUVAN. It Proves a Very Interesting Cuse At Coui-t. The Cowley-O'SullJvau case was on trial all day yesterday. Mr, Cowley waa on the stand in the forenoon, and said he had given Mrs. O'Sulli- vau, then, his client, more money than was her due.

HB testified also to having lent her money, but couldn't, fiud the receipt. Air. Cowley was rigidly cross-examined by Mr. Courtney, and during the cross-examination Mr. Courtney asked if Mr.

Cowley didn't delay the trial" of the O' Council vs. O'Sullivan case which came up in police court, just to bother O'Connell, and Lawyer Holt objected. Mr. Courtney was allowed to ascertain the feelings of one toward the other, and Mr. Holt served an exception.

Said Mr. Cowley when asked about O'Connell: "I have no respect for him. I regard him with contempt." Mrs. Francis Nicholls testified to having seen Mrs. O'Sullivan give Cowley a receipt for $20, and had seen Mr.

Cowley give her money in small sums. Alphonze Maraigny and Thomas J. Haynes also testified for the plaintiff. The latter knew that Mrs. O'ttullivan gave Cowiey a receipt for $20.

Hon. Jeremiah Crowley and Lawyer Hall of Lynn considered Mr. Cowlej's charge of $80 for his part in the case of O'Connell vs. O'Sullivan. reasonable.

Ou cross-examination by Air, Courtney, Crowley said that $60 would be a fair charge provided the lawyer appeared in the interest of his client. Lawyer John J. Reed thought SOO a little too high under the circumstances. Lawyer Hall, whom Cowley hired, testified that he examined all witnesses when the case was tried in the police court. The case was prepared when he took it.

He received $75 for his services, Mr. Cawley was recalled and asked a few questions, The defendant's case was opened by D. Donahue. B. D.

O'Conuell was the first witness for the defence. He testified that he was a practising attorney and the plaintiff in the suit of O'Connell vs O'Sullivan, He, Cowley t-nd some others were at Mrs. O'Sullivan's house one day. Mrs. O'Sullivan was crying and she said to Cowley, "why don't yo'u pay him what he is owed?" She was very weak.

Witness told her that all he wanted was what was due him. Mr, Cowley objected to his talking with Mrs, Witness replied that he would talk to her as long as she talked to him. Cowley then grabbed a screw driver and rushed at witness. According to tae latter's testimony, Justice of the Peace Stevens ran out of the room, and they got him back again. Some more talk was had with Mrs.

O'Sullivan and the witness: "Cowley then grabbed a scissors and we all retired at the point of the shears." Witness went on to say that in the police court Mrs. O'Sullivan, asked to have the case settled, and that Mr. Cowley said he was only a witness in the case. When asked what in his opinion would be a reasonable charge to act as a practising attorney in a case, making a few motions Mr. O'Connell replied, ''about seven dollars." When asked what the price for sending an appearance iin Boston and making a suggestion of delay would be and the witness replied, "one dollar." On cross examination by Lawyer Holt, witness held to the figures given above and after a humorous exchange of comments, the court adjourned until this aiorning.

OUTSTANDING BILLS Will be Collected For the City Without Fail. A meeting of the committee on lands and buildings was held yesterday, Alderman Westall, presiding. The committee discussed the outstanding bills against the various organizations which have been put in the city solicitor's hands. Alderman Dunlap moved that no organization owing money for the use of tbe hall be allowed the use of either Huntington or Jackson halls until they have cancelled their previous indebtedness. The motion was adopted as was another made by him that the city library trustees be allowed the use of Memorial hall on a designated date in April for the meeting of the State Library association.

After this the committee with the mayor went out to the city farm to see what alter-- ations could be made to remedy the deficiencies called attention, to in the report of the board of state charities and corrections. Also to examine into the alterations proposed by the overseers of the poor to meet the above deficiencies in part and for which the $0000 appropriation was recently asked. The committee looked into the matter aud will take action later. It is probable that with the increasing demand on the city a institutions that still further alterations and new buildings will be necessary in tbe near futuie. In Her Nephew's Honor, Mrs.

Jaiuca Cochin, wife of ex Councilman Gookin of Concord street, gave a party in honor of her nephew, Mr. James Gookin of Holy Cross college, last evening. A very enjoyable evening was spent in singing, dancing and garner Mr. James Gookin rendered several excellent piano solos, Miss Alice Finnegau sang several vocal solos in her usual artistic manner, Miss Mary Brcen, Miss A i Gookin and Mr. George Lynch also helped to entertain the party with vocal selections.

Refresh in cuts were served and tbe evening was spent in i very enjoyable manner. She party was made up as follows: Mrs. Leonard. Mrs, James Gookin, Mrs. Gookin, Mrs.

Lynch, Mrs. Simmons, Mis. Bieon, Misses Leonard, Graham, O'Npil, Goo'an, Mary Boulger, Alice Finnegan, Lizzie Gookin, Annie Gookin, Messrs. Jauies Gookin, John Breen, Henry Boulger, James J. Gookin, George Lynch, Hcnrj Carney, McSorley and Master William Gookin.

A Pink Domino Party. A very pretty pink domino party was given in Mrs. Barracott's hall last evening, by the N. N. Whist club.

About 25 ronples were present, including students from Harvaid, anJ Amherst. The managera were Misses Louise Allen, Mollie Haynes, Estelle Irish, and Clara Heed, and iho matrons were Mrs. Rayues, Mrs. Irish, Mrs, Bonney and Mrs. Frank W.

Howe. Dancing began at 8 and continued until 12. Other Business of Little Consequence, Ex cept Unit the Manual Training School CeU SIOOO. It was o'clock last evening when Mayor Pickmau called the members of the school boaid to order. The records of the last regular and special meetings were dis.

pensed with. Itelative to the question whether or not it would be proper to transfer Miss Keyes to the permanent prineipalship of the Training school the mayor said that he had looked up previous records of meetings of the board and under the date of 18S3, he round that one of the rules auoot- ed, stated that the principal of tbe Train- ing school shall be elected according to the i rules governing tbe election of teachers, The mayor then read tbe rules concerning the election of teachers, and said the only proper course that could be pursued is to elect, according to section 0, of the rules of tbe school board. Ii the case at point, Miss Keyes was simply appointed temporarily to fill a vacancy that occurred by the resignation of Miss Dewey. It may be that the board has erred in tbe past," but we roust not be governed by bad precedents. Under the conditions, I shall rule that the transfer of Miss Keyes to the prineipalship would not be in accordance with the rules.

The committee on teachers and training school recouiinen Jed that certificates of the first grade be gTM.rted to Messrs. Wm. C. Hodder and E. J.

Edmunds, and that Lowell persons, graduates of the normal school, be allowed tq enter the senior class of the Training school without any examination. The recommendations were then adopted. It was voted to procure Huatington hall for drill purposes for the High school battalion. Miss Hattie F. Simpson of tbe Lakevievf avenue school was granted leave of absence until September.

Eev. Mr. Greene moved that the chairman of the committee on schoolhouses be instructed to procure new desks for the principal's room in tbe Edson school. Mrs. Wilson of the W.

C. T. U. appeared before the board and ui'ged the study of temperance in the public schools, also the evil eifects of narcotics upon the human system. She stated that Mrs.

Hunt of tne W. C. T. who is now working in New Jersey will lecture here some time during the last week of April. On motion of Mr.

McNabb, a ballot was taken for six school census enumerators. It resulted in the election of Messrs. Thomas F. Maguire, F. P.

Coggeshall, Artemas S. Young, John A. Herrick, Edward E. Gormley and Thomas J. Harrigan.

Philip Eeilly and William E. Dwyer got seven votes each, the full democratic strength, but eight was necessary for elec-' tion. Mr. Donaby got five, James Smith four, and there were five scattering. The compensation was fixed at the same as last year.

Mr. Athanase Hurtubise was engaged as an interpreter to assist the census enumerators. The committee on books and supplies was instructed to inquire into the enforcement of temperance legislation in tbe public schools, Mr. Gallagher, chairman of tbe committee on manual training said that tbe appropriation for carrying on the school is nearly exhausted and in order that tbe results may be fairly ascertained it is desired to have it run as long as possible. He would therefore like an additional appropriation and in reply to Mr.

Woodies said that $1000 is the sum desired. Mr. Woodies moved that he be given $1500 but the mayor objected to this and said that the sub-committee should know what amount is needed. The board then voted the sum of $1000 it being understood that more money will be forthcoming if required. The board then adjourned.

LOCAL NOTES! ANTED--A flnt class show case. App, at this office. SECOND HANI) BARS, good new trill sell 25 cents on tho dollar. Come soe them. Address, Kot-hachild'g Son's 780 Broadway, N.

Y. The employes of Hoods' laboratory will hold a dance in Wells' hall tonight. Miss Lynch and Mr. Andrew Lynch have returned from their southern trip. Mrs.

Emma Manning Huntley gave an informal reception to her pupils, in Mechanics hall last evening. A convention of Baptist young people's societies will be held at the Branch street tabernacle on Lexington day. Miss Fanny Plunkelt. daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

F. C. Plunkett, is at home from Elmhurst, for the Eastertide. Governor Greenbalge will deliver the Memorial day address at Dorchester before Benjamin Stone, Post 68 of the Grand Army, May 30, During the evening service at St. Joseph's church on Thursday evening last an altar cloth took fire.

It was extinguished by Kev. Fr. Forget, 0. M. with his bare hands, which were quite badly burned.

The Women's Foreign Missions society of the Highland M. will observe the silver anniversary (25th) of its organization tonight. Mrs. Dr. William Butler, fur many years a missionary to India and Mexico, will be one of thp speakers.

The Excelsior whist club met last evening aud after two hours play prizes were awarded to Messrs Patrick Barry and Win. Butler, first prize; Messrs Thomas Connors aud Michael Rynand, second, The booby prizes, bottles of ketchup were captured by Thomas Collins anu James Kennedy. Joint Convention Tonight. The common council will meet in regular session at o'clock this evening. A special meeting of tbe board of aldermen is called for 7.00 o'clock this evening.

Tho principal business will be tbe election of a city treasurer. Tammany Democratic Chib. There was a meeting of about 45 voters of Ward Three who live in that part of the ward lying south of the L. railroad track, Sunday afternoon. A very strong organization was effected to participate in the politics of the ward in future campaigns, and the members present were unanimous in the adoption of the name of tbe Tammany Democratic club of Ward Three.

Some spirited addresses were delivered by Messrs. O'Neil, Moran and others. Judging from the enthusiasm which prevailed during thp mept- ing it will develop into a monster organization before next fall. The officers are: John T. Heudricks, president; John J.

McCullough, vice president; D. P. O'Neii, recording secretary; Joseph Munroe, financial secretary and Michael Moran, treasurer. PERSONAL. Miss Ella Richardson, stenographer for C.

1. Hood Co. of Lowell, has been the guest of Misa Lillie Putnaax of So. Lyndeborough, N. H.

Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Colley of Sandown, N.

are visiting here. F. J. Flemings and Jesse Shepard of this city went hunting at Canaan, last week, and got 26 rabbits. BY THE M.

I. Huntington Hall Filled With a Merry Throng When the Light Fantastic Wan Tripped After tho Quietude of the Leuten Se.wuu. Again society has taken up its amusements i to a trreat extent had been laid aside during the Lenten season, and oti last evening the Mat hew Temperance Institute hold its thirteenth annual ball in Hunliugton hall. Easter Monday evening lus been without exception tha occasion on which the Mathewss' have he Id their an nual ball, arid now to quote a remaik hoard last evening, "it would not seem like Easter Monday did not the member? of this popular society observe it with their dance." The Mathews have long onjoycd an enviable reputation for the high character of their parties and that of last evening was no exception to the rule. The attendance was not as large as in former years yet there was a good sized crowd present, and considering the times the members are to be congratulated for their zealous efforts to which in a large measure was due the success of the thirteenth annual, 'or it was successful both financially ami socially.

The ball was preceded by a concert rendered by the American orchestra, directed by Emil Borjes, during which an elaborate program was presented. The numbers were all well appreciated, the "Trip to Great Britain," and solos by Messrs. McDaniel and Dufresne in particular. quarter after nine the otchestra struck up a tuneful march and the couples to tbe number of about 100, filed on the floor for the grand march and circle. The march was led by Floor Marshal Jobn J.

Cody, accompanied by Miss Marie Smaller, followed by Assistant Floor Marshal P. J. Kane, and Miss Sarah Lowney, General Manager M. J. a i and Miss Josephine O'Brien, Assistant John S.

Rourke and Mirfs Shaw, Assistant J. J. Mauouey and 31iss Cuslck of Manchester and about 95 other couples. The number of ball dresses worn by the ladies was larger than usual, and the costumes themselves were very attractive. At the conclusion of the march, the enjoyment of a dance order of 24 numbers was begun.

An intermission of 45 minutes was taken at midnight, when an elaborate spread was served at Page's. At one o'clock, dancing was resumed and kept up until shortly after two when the dancers "waltzed home." Among the invited guests who occupied boxes during the evening were Mayor Pickman, ex-Mayor Palmer, members of the board of aldermen, and Councilman Curtin, Eourke, Gormley, O'Connor, Gusty and Labarge. A number of friends of the institute from Boston, Lawrence aud Taunton were also in attendance. The officers in cLrrge of the ball were: General manager, M. J.

Manning: assistant, Jobn H. Rourke; floor marshal, John J. Cody; assistants, P. J. Kane, J.

J. Mahoney; aids, Jas. Dimfey, Wm. Boyle, Thos. Quinn, John Sullivan, Jas.

Mayo, Jas. Gorman, John McQuade, Jos. Powers, John Gallagher, Dennis McCluskey, Thos. Gallagher, John Mullaney, Thos. Muldaon, John B.

Thyne, John Nestor, Michael Grorman, James Smith, Dennis Donahue, Wm. Gallagher. There was also a reception committee of 20 members. IvAWKENCE LICENSE PRICE LIST Arranged by the Aldermen--Mayor's Proposed Commission Knocked Out. LAWRENCE, March 26--Mayor Rutter's ordinance providing for the establishmant of a liquor lie 0 1 1 onrruiiisslou, was defeated tonight by the aldermen by a vote of 4 to 2.

It was TCted to fix the price of licenses as follows: Common victualler and fourth class, $2000; innholdcr and fourth class, 82400; fourth class, $1900; fifth class, S1900. Applications must be in by April 2nd. BASE BALL NOTES. The Western league has selected an umpire who will be the terror of the players. He is McDonald of 'Frisco, where, it is said, that six years ago he gave James J.

Corbett the worse of it in a rough-and- tumble fight--the first time Jim was ever "licked." Worcester men who have organized a new club to enter the New England Base Ball league have encountered an unexpected obstacle. They find that the Worcester franchise has been, given to John Irwin for Haverhill, Frank Leonard met the directors and told them that they could have his Pawtucket franchise for $200 cash, or if they would hire him as manager at a salary of $750 for the season and the score card privilege, they could have the franchise for nothing. Both offers were promptly declined. If they go into the league they propose to have a voice in the selection of manager, and they are not disposed to pay for a franchise when franchises in other cities are given away to individual managers. It, is said at Plttsburg that Hugh Duffy, the center fielder of the Boston champions, is to remain in California this summer on account of the illness of bis wife.

FUNERAL SERVICES. Rev. K. A. Greene read prayers over the remains of Catherine C.

Trumbull, at the Edson cemetery chapel, yesterday afternoon. Burial was in the Edson cemetery. Kev. Mr. Yarrow conducted services over the remains of Frank J.

Brown, at the E'ison cemetery chapel, yesterday afternoon. Interment was in the Edsou cemetery. The remains of Mrs. John Holland arrived in this city from Flyde Park yesterday and were interred in the School street cemetery. GOSPEL John Street Church to Abolish Pew Rentals.

The prudential committee of the John street church has recommended the abolition of pew rents and the adoption of voluntary contributions for the balance of the year. In announcing this, Sunday, Rev. Mr. Johnson stated that if 200 pledges of five cents per day could be secured the church would be in a healthy condition and the Chalmers fund as well as the pew rents couM be cancelled. The question, was put to the congregation and a unanimous vote in favor of tbe change was secured.

Labor Day Open Games. The N. A. A. U-, has granted the Lowell C.

Association Labor day for open games. H. attended the schedule meeting as a delegate. Fifteen Cents Buys a jumbb cup and saucer, handsomely decorated, regular price 25c, or given with a pound of tea. The U.

S. Tea corner Central and Prescott streets. BOWLING MOWS. It was "tough tiddy" fur the Lowells last to be i twice men over 300, and one of these 1401 a tlirec- i i total to tie the pievious record. With a total of nearly it thrown i Pastimes No.

waich pre- i i had nol eonie within 150 pins of the'J 100 mark. It a i the P.i'-times and a new lecoid was made, that of by Campbell, Im bi'ing J9i nO-lhti, It was the veiy bowline of the other four men of team which won the guaie. For the Lowells, MoCur- dy, vshu had been ill and i-huuld not have bowled, had frightful ill hu-K, getting li sii-ilu'a and 10 spares in the offset bv 11 misses and breaks. His to 105 iti the third stiing, oame i the sickening thud John Furrell had great luck, he had been i a i in previous but hiM night a total of oOl) In- la-i only sp.ir» and 7 liMMlo against 10 sliikos and 11 spau-s. N-c-le's 5tS made with 1.1 strikes, aud 5 breaks.

Murray was Im-ky chap on spares netting 19 with i i 4 misses and 4 breaks, Pureeil should hav done better a 458 i stakes and 15 but be missed 3 P.UM and had 7 breaks. In the stritig with a total oC the Lowells only led by two pins; tlu-y were 24 be- i on the second and dsopped 10 luoru on the third losing by ul puss. The totals were: Lowells--McCurdy377, S'ede MS.Farrell 509, Pjivjcll 45S, Murray 5it, total Pastimes No. 1--Brown 454, Wilson 400, Campbell 554, Bond 470, Young 479, total 2129. The Miserables-Baker's Rama was very tame both scolea being low, that of the Miserablcs being such as to pulldown then- average.

Baker's team did better than in games but this makes the third game lost. The scores were: Les iliserables No. 414, D. Donahue 442, Sternbeig 450, J. Donohoo 455, Flynn 437, total Baker's Team--Baker Loupret Sparks 430, McMahon 4-JO, Purcell 420, total L'117.

OUR THKA l'KKS. A I A WAS CONFIDENT Of OrEr.A HOUSE--The first attraction of the week will be "Jane" the New York comedy which with Jobuslone Bennett as the star created so great a furore all over ihe country. The star of the company now is Miss Jennie Teaman, a clever, fascinating soubiette who is a great favorite here. On Friday evening. Lew Dockstader has the largest and strongest singing parly in America, and the vocal selections are given by eight cultured singers.

This company will appear at the Opera house Saturday afternoon and night, and will give a sacred concert Sunday evening. Music HALL--The engagement of lola Pomeroy, the clever, pert aud fascinating soubrette in "Little Hurricane" at this theatre last night, was i an auspicious opening. The audience was a large and enthusiastic one, and throughout the piece heartily received the star and her excellent company. Looking back over the season it does not appear that a better bill was ever presented for th? patrons of this theatre and surely the engagement will be financially a successful one. DEATHS.

Neal Thompson, agocl 75 years, died yesterday at Ms home in Underbill, Vt. He was formerly a resident of this city, and leaves two sons, one of whom is ex- Councilman Thompson of this city. The other son lives in Palmer, and two daughters reside in Vermont. The remains will be interred in this city. Horace W.

Oilman of Nashua, N. who died last Friday at his son's home in Springfield, was formerly a resident of this city. Eev. A. L.

Parsons a former member of the first Congregational church of this i died Sunday at his home hi Ipswich. He leaves a wife and two daughters. His remains will be brought lo this city for interment. Mrs. Catherine llaipin aged 70 years, died yesterday at her home, It58 South street.

She leaves wo nieces, Mrs. James Dolan and Mrs. John Meehan, and two nephews. A. and J.

J. Rountree. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from 98 Pleasant, stieet. Sarah A. Durkee, agod 54 years, died quite suddenly at her home, 342 Mammoth Road, yesterday afternoon.

She was a life long member of the Shattuck Street church, and was present at the services Sunday morning. In the afternoon she become ill and passed away yesterday morning. She was A prominent member of the W. C. T.

and was ihe daughter of William and Kuth Durkee, both of whom were residents of Pawtucketville during the greater part of their lives. McMaumon, floriat.Prescott^ Merr'k sts. BICYCLING NOTES. The Vesper bicycle club will hold its first business meeting of the season April 4th. A uniform for the season is to be decided upon.

The first run of the season will be Lexington day, to Concord with dinner at the Tlioreau house. There are of good second hand machines offered for "ale this season, and they are offered preity cheap. POLICE COURT. Eight drunks. John McCabe received a sentence of four months in jail.

Jobn Simpson six months in the state farm, aud Thomas Couners 20 days in jail. John and Charles McGuigau brothers, were arrested yesterday by Inspectors Laflamme arid Allen the former charged with larceny of watches of different values from the pawn shop of David S. Spaulding, and 'he latter charged with receiving property, four watches, one valued at $o() and thp others of less The watches weie stolen from Spauldiug's on though no one seemed to know how tbe defendant got them. Pour local pawnbrokers identncd thp defendant as having pawned watches at their places of business i i the past few same watches having been identified by Spaulding as his. Inspectors Latiamme and Alien had conversations with McGuigan during which he told conflicting lories regarding the manner in which he obtained the matches.

The defence put in by his counsel, W. A. and probable cause was found and McGuigan was held in $400 tor the grand jury. A charge of drunkenness against him was placed on file. In the case of Charles McGuSgan for receiving stolen goods, the watches were identified by Spaulding who got them frooj McGuigan's wife.

The inspectors testified that McGuigan told them he got them from bis brother Who said he bad made a haul. The ciefendatit pawned one at the place from which it was stoien. Probable cause was found held in $300 for the grand jury. Heobtained bail. A of drunkenness against him was placed on file.

HU Vonitiou Shortly Wraok on Uciuraclur Ueof. BROOKLYN, March proi at the court martial, before which Com- iiiHuder Oscar Hoyerman is being tried for negligence in allowing tbe States corvette Kearaarne to run ngronml on Roncador reef. Fub. last, was commenced by frequent objections by counsel for tbe accused to the line of examination taken up by the advocate. Lieutenant Walling answer to questions, Paul that about 1 o'clock he wits in the ofikv.

nnd a Lieutenant Lvman showed him i chart and pointed out the position o( Rcueador reef, which, Recording to tbe navigator, win about 4U mik'M away, bearing W. 8. west. "I sure we could not reach rlor before durk," tho i I.uMiteuanr Lyman the old man and us-k him to get up tsteam. We lind all s.ul art arid wine running d(-n! before the "About 8 o'clock I saw Commander Heyerman on tha poop deok, and be told that about o'clock the mivi- viitor had suggested tint steam be gotten up.

He yii'l, however, that he would wait until tbe 4 o'clock sight, before ordering steam. Lieutenant WallinR said he took ft sleht at Polaris just before dark. This sb struck after lie hud begun to work is out, so he did not finish the calculation, but tbe navigator vrorked it out afterward. "Were the wutch officers required to Bond in the ship's position every day independent of the tLAvigutorr" wua asked. "No, MI- The navigator, according to Lieutenant Walling, was confident of his position at 4 o'clock.

Askud by the court how bo knew this, the witness replied that Liuu- teiiaut Lymnn laid the parallel rulers from the 4 o'clock position to Roncador, as shown on the chart, and pointed out to him where the ship was to pass to the north of the reef. About sunset the witness said he saw Cadet McCormU'k taking a sight at Sit-ins, and later tmw cadat working out the calculation. FACTIONS In California Excited Over a Murder Trial. PROMINENT LAWVKK ACCUSED OF THE CU1MK. Is Connected With Nagle and Terry Factions.

FRESNO, March 27 --Some eioay was giveu iti tbe trial ol R. S. Heath here which creited a profonud Meusutiou. Heath on trial for the murder of Louia B. MuWhirtcr, which oocurred over a year On the of tbe raurdc-r McWhirter waa RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS.

Admiral Walker Getting Heady to sume Charge of I'aolllo Station. WASHINGTON, March Johu G. Walker, who has been assigned to tbo command of the Pticific station, baa been detained here to receive bis instructions. These are now in course of- preparation at the navy department, nnd the president, who himself selected Admirfil Walker fof this important command, is taking as active intereut lu their definition. It it expected that the admiral will ba able to receive these inatructloiiR In time to leave Washington tomorrow, and will take tbe steamer April 5 from San Francisco for Honolulu.

The admiral professes to be in Ignorance as yet of tbo scope of bis instructions, and consequently oould not say as to tbe likelihood of tbe establishment of a coaling station at Pearl harbor. There la an impression there that this matter will be left largely to Admiral Walker's discretion; that it is not the main purpose of hia detail, but that the president selected him for the post in order to have at Honolulu an officer upon whose judgment and experience be could rely in of trouble. Valuable Property Involved. WASHINGTON March Counsel Millet of Chicago is here to look after one of the branches of the Chicago front litigation, "Which is to be in the United States supreme court. It involves the ownership between the city and state of axtonsive front, in tbe Fort Dearborn reservation, and including the iiaw public library site, lower courts have sustained the claims at the city.

The Behrlug Sea Dispute. WASHINGTON, March Julian Pauncefote had another loeg interview with Secretary Greshum in connection with Behriug sea matters. Thtrt- are evidences that the efforts which both parties have been making to arrive at aat- isfactory agreement touohiug the regulation of the seal fisheries this season are likely to be crowned with success wiihlu the next 10 days. Discouraged Over Battiness MCKEESPORT, March Vaugh, a prominent citizen, committed suicide at bis home on Union avenue, by shooting himself through the head. Vaugh had been despondent for some time, brooding over business troubles.

American Second. NlCK, March tbe international bicycle meeting here yesterday, Thompson of Troy, N. was second in tbe first event. Warwick of Australia won tbe fourth race An Kiubezzler Surrenders. YOUK, March 27.

William T. ex-treasurer ot the Lebigh and Coal company and the New York Athletic club, an embezzler from tbe former to the extent of $100,000, surrendered to the chief of police hint night. Kiill has been a fugitive from justice since Jan. 19. Tlio Work of Cranks.

WASHINGTON, March are coming to the war department daily, demanding that the secretary of war pro- fide an abundant supply of rations for tbe Coxey commonweal army. These letters are from all diiections, but tlieir destination is tbe same--the departmental waste basket Assets Exceed Liabilities. PHILADELPHIA, March in stated that Henry S. Louchbeim the buukcrs and brokers who assigned yesterday, will have liabilities amounting to 8300,000 or $350,000, while tho assets are placed at from 00,000 to Bllncrs All Hack to Work. CHARLESTON, W.

March 27. --All of tbe miners of tbe Kanawaha valley have resumed work. About 5,000 men are now employed. There us no trace of tbe recent Woody disturbance left here. Attempted Murder and Suicide.

BAXGOR, March Pelkey, crazed by love, made a despi-rate attempt to murder a woman named Kickers, with whom be was deeply infatuated, and thoz draw a razor across his throat and dkd. McAnllffe and Abbott to Fight. NEW YORK, March is understood among certain sportingmen that a six- round boat has bzeu arranged between Jack McAuliffo and Stauton Abbott, to take place about April 16. Judge Jenkins' Injunction. WASHINGTON, March investigation by tue sub-committee of the house judiciary committee In Jenkins' strike injunction against the Northern Pacific railway employes will be held in Milwaukee gate and was shot by au ads McWhirtei' was a prominent lawyw and politician.

Suspicion was immediately tlrawu to McWhjrtcr'a political enemies. Heath belongs to a prominent family, and the won of General Heath. ITo was tried aeveial months ago, tbe jury disagreeing. Mm. painter's Mrs.

Palmer did not appear HJ a witness In tho previous trial. Tbe witness Rtated that on the morning of the Me- Whirter murder ehu was bringing her husband iuto Fresno to tuke a train, which leaves here at n. m. Sbo met a nbort distance from town a buggy containing two persons, one of whom was Reed B. Terry.

Tbe other she did not recognize, Just before meeting the buggy, some blazing rags had been thrown out of it, and as she passed she noticed that the dry grass by the roadside was being ignited. She ptopped, alighted and stamped out the flames. She stooped and picked up the half-consumed rags, one of them proving to be a mask arid the other a handkerchief, upon which, was tbe name of S. Heath." The handkerchief and mask she saved and produced as evidence. Her testimony created great excitement hi court, the prisoner being visibly baffled.

Prominent In I'olltlci. Reed Terry, whom this evidence implicates in tho murder, is well known throughout the state. He in a prominent lawyer, and was a leader of the political faction opposed to McWhirter. i Terry la a nephew of Judge Terry, who was killed by Marshal Nntjlo us be was about to assault Justice Field of tbe United States supremo court several years ago. lie ran for congress in the Sixth district on the Democratic ticket, but wag defeated CHAMPION MIDDLKWEIGHT.

Dick O'Brien SeoujTM iho Titln uf Whipping 1111 ly Hcnaeriiy, BOSTON, March O'Brien kewiston, met BUly Hennery of Clinton, lu tha prettiest boxiag contest that this city has seen for years, and defeated the champion of the northwest in 11 closely aud hotly contested rounds. His victory gives him the title of the middleweight champion of the country aud $700 of the $850 purse offered by the Charlesbauk Athletic club for the fight. Tbe combat was desperate from the first call of time until Hennessy was carried into his corner by one of bis seconds. The boy from Lewiston had no however, and only the ringing of the bell at tbe end of tbe third round kept tho fight from being awarded to his opponent. Both men fought at 150 pounds, and both showed up in splendid condition, as are- suit of faithful training Tlio Doiiuoro Murder.

NEW YORK, March Thomas Hunt, Janu's Gorman, John Hogan and Charles McCorimiok wont arraigned in connection with the killing of John Del more, who wus shot dead in tho hallvny of Hunt's saloon on Sunday. McCormack said he saw "Bull" Powers flra the shot. The others denied having seen anything ol the affair. They were all remanded. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

An international union ol socialists is proposed. Manifesto won the Lancashire (Eng.) steeplechase. Two new cases of smallpojt are reported in South Boston. Lookout Point hotel is being under- by the sea. Representative Hainet says the anti- option bill will pass.

Work on Italian forts has been stopped in the interest of economics. Tho U. S. S. Marion had a severe experience in a Pacific ocean hurricane.

The loss of livestock in Wyoming as a result of tbe recent blizKard is very great. Tbo Atcbison road's agreement with the Southern Pacific has improved the situation in the west. Jobn A. McKay brutally assaulted a wotvuin at Portland, and was arrested after a desperate Oscar L. Mitchell, the first colored man to take Episcopal orders in Boston, was oidained at St.

Augiutine's church. Frank Bnudet and Ina Barling, under arrest at Boston for causing tbe death of their cbild, had theif oases continued to April 1. Two seamless coats of Christ are shown in Europe, one in France and tie other in Germany. Tbe pope favors the pretensions of the German cout; but he allows Lho bishop of Vereaille? to show the other, provided it Is not called tbe seamless coat. Still Agitating Keujoval.

Nr.w LONDON, Conn March Bent ley. ex-Governor Waller and other business men met to consider tlte Bath (Mo.) Iron works proposition recently made foi removal to New London. Tbe result of the meeting tbut tha mayor invited General Hyde to an early conference in this citv. You can wear Koger's, Peet clothing, wherevar there are well dressed men, tnth the comfortable feeling that vou're faultlessly clothed. There's about it the same air of reflne- pact from clothes from a first-class custom sbop in a large city.

It differs from the best custom clothing in cost only--about half as exjra- sive. There are no queer local notions in clothing of this kind. Its "good form" the world over--the best--and that's all there is to it. If you don't think it so, yaturn it and have your money back, All of the Spring Goods are ready. Suits, Overcoats and fixings, for men, boys and children.

This year they cost less than last, PUTNAM SON ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS, Corner Centra! and Warren Streets. STARVINQJfU HOVEL SAD OF DESTITUTION IS FOUND BY STRIKEBa No Food or Jirt, and Only an Old Tsftlt and Dilapidated Arrived From JSngland and Were KOoweii of Savings. BEDFORD, March A case of poverty and almost starvation was dia- covered in this city yesterday. The pickets of the striking of tbe WanisuttamUls are in the habit of following all "knobsticks" they find working in the No. 0 mill home, aud trying to induce them to join the strikers.

One of the women "knobsticks" was followed by tbo pickets to her home, where it was proposed to induce her, if possible to stop work and join the strikers. The houae where the woman lives- Avas found to be in au alley off Purchase street, at tbo North end, just south of Wamsutta street. The alley is kuown as alloy. The pickets followed the woman into the house, and a sight met their gaze which dumbfounded them. Not a particle of furniture was in the house, with the exception of am old dilapidated table and a bed.

Not ev'tm a stove or a morsel of food was there. occupants of the bouse were a man and wife aud a young girl about 15 years of old. The strikers were told that the family's name Brierly, and that they came from England last Wednesday and landed in Boston. They had a feather bed and some little and decided to conie to New Bedford to seek work. Secreted in the feather bed was some $200, and the husband, before he left tbe vessel, took a Ihtle of this money and placed it in bis pocket, and put the rest back.

In the bustle of landing, the feather bed was tossed around, but when the husband went to look lor bis savings it was found that some one had stolen them. Viobably the husband had been seea to replace the money by some other immigrant, ttho took it. They had just money enough to get to this city, tecurios: a tenement immediately on landing. They all tried to get work, but on account of hard times and tbe strike in No. 6 mill none but tbe woman could Gnd employment.

She tried to work in the weave shop of the mill, where the strike is on, to get food to keep the family from starving. They had had but little to eat since arriving here, and were about discouraged wnen fouad by tbe strikers, who immediately secured food for them. The woman said that they were obliged to to bed soon after dark to keep warm, on account of having no fire, and her daughter had become afflicted with rheumatism on this account. The case has been reported to the overseers of the poor. A Fine Colt at the Hood Farm.

Star Lily, owned by C. 1. Hood, record 2.20. gave birth recently to a line colt by Passenger, who won a record of 2.30 when three years old. Tins and the numerous other colts by Passenger, stamp him as one of tbo leading sires in this part of the country.

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