Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1883, Page 1

SHED DAILY, THE STAR <= HAMLET. ‘w Sheridan 5 aG: UNE D ENGL AND w ATURE I NCOLN HALL, HUESDAY EVENING, AL AND INSTRU ATER. BUIL mid Satn D GARRICS week et LE MINGS, wania Ave. and 1th St., by Star Newspaper Company, ADAMS, Pres’ Washington, D. C., 08 $1 a year, BARRETT. cellent Ce S CESAR. RISTO. ar LANGTRY. nd Five Act Play of HBACK. -. PERIL dd for single nights or meneing Decem- 12 ISH CRITIC, POET, TTE tional Church BER 17. AND SCIENC $1. To be hai at s, Pree’s and Bren- 2 at 8 o'clock. Broo 10 dollars. DEC. 13, 1933, MENTAL CONCER ALK. e Kaspar, Birdie Kuoop, Wald- Ho Lill , without ar ra Ss open at 7 It SPECIAL. SHAKESPEA! taal Crown Ty Inteile CHARLES CK. Will lecture The Age: ox SHAKESPEARE DOO NAUTE NACICH DA DAY, WE APTLENOC 4pm. and BULL TH My T. DD, (PANS TAYLOK, oth ¢ en tire course Dr. for sale at BRENTANO'S BO "BER € PHIPES, T. sephs Hall ire wk. E T 3. HERZOG's Th SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1883, AL CHT ‘FOR THE LANGTR ith street and Pe -of the term for $10. RE, ©) the World, Man: His Works, General admissi ra cha ne: hay 5 Penusyivania ay ai 10. Weird and Ne alo AND NIGHT. o 14, 1853, “day morning, v4 Venusylvania ‘ds-ét cH, UERSDAY and FRIDAY 5 AND EVENING: ted by irs. G. BR. ALDE: wack, N. J., a of 3 an at DKSTORE, oF DANCING, r Sth and Ui sts. bw. non the Ist of Decem- Late Class n13-In UTHEAST, lowest rat A AVENTE. the best_m 4 yds. Prices froin $10 to $25 }) to $2.50 per yard. 34. 6-9. 7-8, in beanti de ety choice, variety ds a TRE Si0cK ing: first-class Mer- * little worn, Guns, . MGS street, | | i THE PEOPLE. PERFORM | pening sl ar. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1883. TWO CENTS. V°% 62—N2®:9,559. LECTURES. hew Class for instrur m in the Art of Memory, at * Meeting-house, L street, west of 18th, THIS wk. “Thowe interested, oF Wisht- tend. * iM “MORY.—PROF. A. S BOYD WILL FORM A a a join, please | pers ATED LECTURES. SE OF T RARY LEC » Apparatus, Lik NTY CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL URES, fully Hinstrated by } atthe LECTURE HALL O) lOOL, 1811 I street northwest, ¥ by JR. ROGERS, ingle lecture, 25centa, at_8 c'elocl ta to entire me, $3. ' ates to schools. ‘Fickots for sale at Ballantyne's and Brad Adams) hook- stor 5-20 ‘SPECIAL NOTICES NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS—THE A’ nntal Meeting of the Stockholdersof the Washing. an i held TO-MORROW (Thursday), December ‘at 12 o'clock m., for the purpose of attending the | funeral of our late brother, Past Master Grorae B, | CrarK. Every member is requested to attend. Brethren | of sister lodgers are fraternally invited. By order of the W. M, it IMETT C. MORE, Sceretary. 'For Tur Hornaxs. | MILNE & PROCTOR, | DESIGNERS, IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS oF ARTISTIC FFFU URRR NN NIITTTTU URRR FU UR RNNNG T U UR R rr U URRR i fT U URRR F U_UR R 1 T U_UR R F UR R i T wR EK 930 F STREET NORTHWEST, | Beg to announce to their patrons and the general public that during the next two weeks they will keep the establishment open until TEN O'CLOCK P. M., to en- able all those in quest of | HOLIDAY GOODS | FURNITURE unsurpassed on this continent for variety and novelty of design. MAGNIFIC ‘T COLLECTION or ORIENTAL RUGS, luding many fine examples of PERSIAN, DAGHESTAN, KOURDISTAN AND TURK- SH RUGS AND CARPETS, | Brought from the interiorof Turkey, in Asia, by Baron | BH, Kazanjyan, of Constantinople, a numberof which HISTORICAL ANTIQUES. Also, 2 larze assortment of EXQUISITE TURKISH HAND-EMBROIDERIES, OTTO OF Ros! ‘The best perfumery in the world, and Curros. ‘These Goods are very superior, et from those usually sold at aucti in other cities, wholly in this and MILNE & PROCTOR, Qw 920 F STREET NORTHWEST. * | |A Carp: WE HAVE CONCLUDED TO CLOSE OUR IM- ‘MED STOCK OF CLOAKS, NEWMARKETS, ETC., AT ONCE. WE FIND WE HAVE MORE THAN WE | RIFICED. WE HAVE REDUCED OUR NEWMAREETS, MADE ST ALL-WOOL JERSEY CLOTH, TO — on, 3 00 i 5,55 oo oD a3 ow Ss Bs yg HAVE BEEN $20. PORTION. WE HAVE 47 SEAL SACQUES AND DOLMS LEFT, WHICH WE GUARANTEE PURE LONDON DYE. ALL OTHER STYLES IN PRO- | WE CAN SELL A SPLENDID 36-INCH LENGTH SACQUE AT $100, REDUCED FROM 3160. | OUR STOCK OF GARMENTS IS LARGER THAN THE STOCKS OF ALL MERCHANTS IN THE CITY COMBINED. | _ |" 1 Hocsenorp Arr Goons FOR HOLIDAY PRESENT: 4 Antique and Reponsse BRASSES." PLASTIC SKETCHES and ART TILE: in t floor of our ext Stores. HAYWARD & HUTCHTNSO’ } az 424 9th ste ' Biows Busan Heasrers:: on of Housekeepers and others is again In- Justly ATED LATROBE STOVES. exce of work venents, render t iu the market. ‘1 trubes that effectually heat the low BIBS LATROBES GUARANT case. For RRR RR as F tu RR Bgs8 #RESH STOCK OF LADIES’ AND MISSES FURS. SEAL SKIN SACQUES from $100to $300, 36 inches to 48 inches tong. | .MINK, SQUIRREL and CHINCHILLA lined CIR- | CULARSall'st reduced prices. Quilted Hned CIRCULARS and DOLMANS at 10 per | cent from marked pri | FUE TRIMMING at all prices and varieties, at WILLETT & RUOFP, Hatters and Furriers, 906 Pennsylvania avenue. WV are. HAMMERED SILVER, RUSSIAN SILVER, OXIDIZED SILVER, REPOUSSE SILVER, QUEEN ANN SILVER, From the smallest odject to the largest and moat impor tant, forming one of the most magnificent collections ever offcred in this or any other city, at the lowest prices, SAMUEL KIRK & SON, Manufacturers, 172 W. Baltimore street. Eatablishe? 1817. n19-Im Tue Gu iT T amix Resepy, for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Hoarsen tall ES Tunes Dn ISAAC J'MAR- TIN'S PULMONARY BALSAM has over 30 years’ re- yutation and is recommended by physicians, tinisters, wyers and the abl generally, as the best Co medicineknown. Sold by all ts at 25 and cents a bottle, Q4-Iin* | Deneeoeaad 1890, JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, 21 Pennsylvania avenua, Gents! Dress Silk Hats, $5, $6, $3. st Styles of Black and Brown Derby Hats, » $1.50, 82, $2.50, $3, 3.50, 84, 4.50. Canes and Umbrellas, Boy's Hats and Polo Caps, 50c., T5c., $1, $1.50, the opportunity of inspecting a stock of ARTISTIC | CAN POSSIBLY SELL THIS SEASON UNLESS SAC- | jo the purpo used companion, this and sister chapters ited to attend, By order R, Secretary. o> TH SSOCIATION SF will m ‘orner Sth and E, ING, 13th inst., business. HN E. NORRIS, President. dl2-2¢ OF BRIc YEI FRIDAY EVENING, De- Consideration of the new ROBERT CRAIG, R, d No. 1.of D.C. h, at 7:30 pam, constitn’ J.J, TOYC r GRAND LoD¢ (gen of Columbia, the Grand Lodge, F ia, Will be held a M. OF pecial communicati A. M., of the District of Colum- Masonic Temple on THURSDAY, Detember k, to attend the funeral of Bro. Gro. B. Cate, Pust Deputy Grand Master. By order of W. M. Grand Mater. _ ai1-2t W. R. SINGLETON, Grand Secretary. eS SPECIAL NOT TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN | _I hereby give notice to all persons who have wires attached to my house, northeast corner of 10th and F streets northwest, to remove the same within ten day’ or I shall remove them at the expiration of that time. 410-6 R. O. HOLTZMA (ee CoLonia BEACH—SPECIAL NOTICE. I will be at the branch office of Clarke & Giyen. cor- ner of 12th and C streets northwest, on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the llth, 12th and 13th instant, for the purpose of collecting the revenue tax upon the transfers of titles from H. J. Kintz to the Several purchasers of the same. Parties interested are requested to give prompt attention to this notice. . PARKER & ENGLISH, aigopmissioners of Revenue of Westmoreland Co,,Va, a ‘ABLE COUGH SYRUP® ara has proved to be the best remedy ed for Whooping Couwh, Croup and Cold TU drugs and narcotics, ‘Try it Price % and 50c Ch PRINGS MINERAL WATER BY ase it & HOWARD'S Pharmacy, er 7th and T streets northwest. N EXPRESS CO.'S MON ORDERS ke. F: drnggiste. a 'é Will hereafter be redeemed on presentation by the Na- Metropolitan Bank, in this city. [ee DE Pansons ICE REMOVED FROM LE ith’ street to 1216 H street northwest. Hours—12:30to2) p ‘a4-im* 4:30 to 6 tes: SHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 3, 1883—I TAKE “$F this method of informing my customers that f do bottle Chr. Heurich's Lager Beer, and hav three years, notwithstandi:g Mr. J.B. rep the only bottler of Heurich’s Lager Bee ‘hand request that he will give a M. ‘C, BRIDY ory hei HOLMES & THOMPSON Would respectfully inform their pat: y have opened a large first cl AND HIRING STABLE on Ostreet, between Sth and Ith streets northwest, where they’ will be pleased to receive orders for ali kinds of ‘open and close Carriages, with drivers in livery. Also, the best care given to Boarding Horses, d4-Iin (eer OFFice OF U.S. RIC. F) — LIGHTING COMPANY, > Wasutneroy, D.C., Dec. 1, 1283.) Owing to the increase nd for Electric Light, and Public that th BOARDIN: rons and the for the purpose ying additional power and ma- chinery require h light to the Government d partments and to private consumers, the Board of Di- Swill off tal—Treasury Sto ‘Books of Subse ment of the con: desiring to subscrti di-im | REMOVAL. W.S. TAPPAN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, hasre- moved n 905 F street to 604 9th street northwest, 3 doors above F street WATCHES AND JEWELRY limited amount k—for sale. ription will be opened and a state- ion of the Company shown to partics innaM DICKSON, Secret Otlice, 1001 F street northwest, it of working capi- repaired in the best manner. __ai-Im (2 DUPLEX Lamps. STUDENT LAMPS. GAS GLOBES. GAS SHADES, SCONCES. CANDLESTICKS. GAS PORTABLE STANDS, 8. 3. SHEDD, as cS ce NIENT WINTER STABLING FOR HORSES.—Good stabling: warm, dry box-stalls, well lighted and ventilated, with good fed and clear rink water, can be obtained at the NATIONAL FAIR ou NDS, adjoining Ivy City, For terms the Superintendent at ‘the grounds or to ti JAMES 8. EDWARDS, President, 412 5th street northwest, ‘D JOB PRINTING BY GRAY & CLARKSON Globe Office, 339 Pennsylvania avenue. The facilities of our establishment are such that we can execute printing of all kinds neatly and correc reasonable figures. GRAY & CLARKSON. 121 [B, PRUGS—C. 8. PRICE. DRUGGIST, 46 77H be street southwest, the leading Pharmac} Washington. Physicians’ Prescriptions a Patent Medicines, Perfumery an great varie! > BOY £ THE CANV for the above work has been completed, All wh have changed their address in any way or contemplate a change in business or residence, or who think they haye been omitted, will please send to the office, Room 50, Le Droit builiing, or qurough the Post: Oiice, euch as they desire inserted, WM. H. BOYD, Publisher. | es THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND Residents is Lg Reeth # called to PHOSVIT2, the new and popular Brain and Nerve Tonic and Safe. ‘Touet guard against Malaria, For sale aerated by the glass or bottles by W. C. MILBURN, ole Inventor and Manufacturer, reps 2420 Pennsylvania aven feces Wasmmarox, D.C.. July 16th, 1883, je Having greatly increased our facilities by the | introduetion of an Electric Light Machine, together | With other improvements, we are not subject to the con- | dition of the weather, and are prepared to furnish with promptness. and at Tow price, any work in the line of oto Engraving, for either relief or plate-press print- tion, in Designs and Estimates furnished upon appli THE LAUTEN ENGRAVING COMPANY, 1425 New York avenue. . MEDICAL ELECTRI- d and now with E, A. Parsons & Co., dyl6 T= DRM. 8. | CF cata rene No. 92244 F’st. n | ead unde ‘ity Item” column. DR. WILLIAM M, CATE AF It beat bis Washineto off e, 94 ldtH STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, on the Ist, 2d, 15th and 15th of each month, | Exclusive attention to Curvature of the Spine and Sxinal Complaints in general | New York office, Hotel Vendoine. Hours 10to3, n23-1m ‘AS FISTURES! _ THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY TO SELECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST. FLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE. CORCORAN BUILDING, 0 E. F. BROOKS. (ee {BUILDING LoMBER,” AND HARD Woops of every description especially ordered to suit customers. 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 8-4 Ash Counter Topa,prime and seasoned; Also Walnut, Mahogany, Cedar, Cherry, Poplar. Oak, Ash. White Pine, Georgia Pine and Virginia Pine, rough dressed, or manufactured into Partition, Ceiling, Wain- | scoting, Flooring and Mouldings, in lots to sccommo- date. All orders filled with dispatch and correctness, at lese than current market prices, WM. McLEAN & SON, Cor. 13th and B streets northwest. Lee AND GENTLEMEN'S FINE TAILOR- BY J. LA RUE GROVES, Late of New York city. Special attention paid to calls at hotels, offices and res- Hleneee where partica are unable to get out in n business jours, with choice selection of samples, etc. Also, Cut= ting, Basting, Prenaing and Altering to fit in style, a-t 425 TREE AND E, Im ‘Over Hickie's the Sewelon RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO MY FRIENDS and the public that I am now with GEO. T, KEEN, Tailor, where I shall be glad to see them, and can guar- antee perfect satisfaction as regards Goods, Trimmings, Workmanship and Price, ni6-Im [= r | € | 02 E. F, KROEBLE, nal "[uoMPson’s summr Factory, CHARLES HYATT, Proprietor. SCARFS! SCARFS!! SCARFS!!! Scarfs for 50e., worth 780. Scarfs for T5e., Worth #1. A full line of MEN’S FURNISHINGS. Fine DRESS SHIRTS to order a specialty. No. 14, FA. A. | | Claims are di Washington News and Gossip. GoveRNMENT Recerprs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $224,928.90; customs, $669,349.18, THE QUESTION ABOUT GEN. MEIGS’ SALARY.—The question whether Gen. Meigs can receive salary both as a retired army officer and as superintendent of the Pension OfMice buflding will not be decided until similar questions now before the Court of of. Until, then, Gen. Metzs! salary of $10 per day as superintendent of the Pen- sion Office building will be withheld. INSPECTING THE RIVER FRontT.—Senator Ransom and the committee on Potomac river front are in- specting the river front to-day. THE NavAt Boar oF INsPEcTION, of which Com- modore DeKrafft is president, will go to Norfolk this evening to survey the tug Snowdrop, to see if she 1s fit to be continued on duty, and also to Inspect the receiving ship Franklin, ANTI-CHINESE.—The Pacific coast délegation hela ‘a meeting this morning to discuss certain proposed amendments to the ant!-Chinese ,legislation of last Congress. Through some misunderstanding the meeting was not well attended, and after some in- formal discussion If adjourned until to-morrow. Navan ORDERS. — Lieut. Geo. A. Bicknell de- tached from the League Island navy yard and ordered to duty at Chester, Pa., as inspector of ma- terlals under the naval advisory board. Lieut. Walter S. Hughes, detached fromthe Jamestown and ordered to the Alarm, 15th inst. CANDIDATES EXaMINED.—The naval board, Prof. Newcomb, president, appointed to examine candl- dates for admission into the navy as assistant naval constructors, met _at the Navy department to-day. There were seven or eight candidates for examination, Tne U. S. S. Tennessee is expected to leave Nor- folk to-day for Port Au Prince. A CoNVENIENT HaND-BOOK forthe navy has just been published by direction of the Navy department, being a compilation of the laws relating to the navy, marine corps, etc., from the Revised Statutes and Subsequent acts to March 8, 1883. It was prepared by Mr. John W. Hogg, chief clerk of the depart- ment, during unoflicial hours. It will prove of Special value to naval officers and others interested in naval matters. THE RECEPTION and supper which was to have ‘been given by the Massachusetts Republican Asso- clation to Hon. George D. Robinson, governor-elect of Massachusetts, will not take place, owing to the many previous engagements of Goy. Robinson dur- ing his short stay here. Pay Director CunntNGHam T0 Be RETIRED.—Pay Director John 8. Cunningham, inspector of pro- visions and clothing in the Brooklyn navy yard, will be relleved by Pay Inspector Ambrose J. Clark, next Saturday week, December 23, and will then be piaced on the retired list. He stands third in the ist of officers in the pay corps, and was one of the four candidates prominene wheil Pay Inspector Joseph A. Smith, his junior by seventeen numbers, carried off the honors and ttle of paymaster gen- eral in 1882. APPOINTMENT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.—The Attorney General has appointed Mr. Henry Randall Webb (son of Mr. W. B. Webb) a special assistant district attorney In charge of the prosecution of for- feltures of recognizances in place of Mr. Walter S. Perry, resigned. DEATH OF A MARINE Cons OFFIcER.—Captain William Wallace, of the U. S. Marine corps, died at. Philadelphia yesterday. Capt. Wallace was the oldest son of the late Capt. Willam Wallace, of Baltimore. He entered the United States Marine corps in June, 186]. He was wounded at the battle of Fort Fisher. The funeral will take place in Bal- Umore to-morrow. To MAKE OCEAN NAVIGATION SAFER.—The hy- rographic office of the Navy department, as here- tofore stated in THE STaR, has begun the publica- tion of a monthly pilot chart of north Atlantic ocean, giving detalls of storms and other nautical information, which, it 1s believed, il be valuable to mariners by showing, in a nic form, the Probable limits of the gulf stream, drift. tce, tee- bergs, the best tracks for vessels, Teported rock: shoals and other marine dangers, the establish: ment of new lights and changes in'the positions of buoys. Masters of vessels making extended voy- ages are to be furnished gratuitously with general sailing charts and log books, in which they are asked to enter data, in order to deduce the meteor- olgy of the ocean. As soon as sufficient data is recetved, the chart 1s to be issued weekly, ComMissioNeR Lortna’s Report.—The annual Teport of Hon. George B. Loring, which has been submitted to the President, states that the experl- ments in extracting the juice from sorghum cane by diffuston instead of milling have resulted in an increase of from 25 to 30 per cent in yield. In urging the importance of forest culture the com- missioner says: “The total value of the forest pro- ducts of the United States for the census year 1s estimated at $700,(00,000. In other words, our forest products exceed tn value our crops of hay, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes and tobacco taken together. They amount to ten times the value of the gold and Sflver, of which we make so much : and to more than three times the value of the precious minerals and the coal and other min- erals combined.” The report shows that there were distributed during the year nearly two and a halt miliion packages of seeds, of which more than two million packages were furnished to members of Congress. PHILADELPHIA REPUBLICANS CAL ON THE PRES- IDENT.—A large delegation of the republicans of Philadelphia, who are in the city to secure the national convention for that city, called upon the President yesterday afternoon and upon the Sec- retary of War this morning. It is whispered that these visits are significant of the preference of the Pennsylvania republicans for the next. presidential Ucket. AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day e Senators Miller (Cal), Pike, Ingalls, Beck, Vest, Cockrell, Brown and Culiom, Representatives Miller, Morse, Pectle, McKinley, ‘townshend, Van ie, Culbertson (Ky.), Milliken and Slocum, missioner Evans. ACTING SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.—Assist- ant Secretary French has recovered from his recent indisposition, and to-day resumed his duties as Acting Secretary of the Treasury. Sceretary Folger ported to be Convalescing, brit 1s not expected at the department before next week. Tne Case OF O'DO! L1.—Some days ago Secre- tary Frelinghuysen cabled Minister Lowell that upon an examination of the question of O'Don- nell’s clilzenship he had become satisfied that he an Amertean citizen, and that he (Mr. Lowell) ‘should so consider him in tr ith the British government. O'Donnel Ise Wes @ subject of consideration at the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Afterward the Secretary of State cabled further in. structions !n the matter to Minister Lowell, but the nature of these instructions ts refused to the public at present, Tur PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY FOLGER.—The President on Monday evening sent a handsome basket of flowers to Secretary Folger. The reports of Secretary Folger’s early retirement from the Cabinet are again in eireulation. ‘There seems to be no foundation for them, unless he may be com- pelled to take such a step by continued fll-health. A Postal Convenience. EXCHANGE OF POSTAGE STAMPS AND ENVELOPES AUTHORIZED. The Postmaster General has issyed the following circular letter to postmasters: “In consequence of the recent reduction in the letter rate of postage, postmasters are directed to exchange for the public, as application may be made, the three and six cent denominations of postage stamps and stamped. envelopes for others of different denominations. Postmasters are informed that under no circum- stances must money be given in exchange for stamps or envelopes. Stamped See Will be exchanged at thelr full current rate. Stamped en- velopes. ing printed cards and special requests, envelopes, are to be 414 9th street northwest. | defendant the following message to be sent to as well as ordinary stam exchanged, also Stamped env that bear printed addresses. Stamps and envelopes of issue prior to 1861 must not be exchan; The stam received by postmasters in exch: ld as part of their stock in hand until notified to re- turn them to the department, Suit Against Western Union. WHY AARON BALDWIN CLAIMS $8,000 DAMAGES. ‘To-day, Mr. E.A. Newman for Aaron Baldwin and his wife, Lena, entered suit against the Western Union Telegraph Co. for $5,009 damages. They claim that on the 13th of January last Mr. Baldwin, while an invalid at Hot Springs, Ark., delivered to his wife in this city: “I ‘am free trem pain. Iam fast. Aaron.” And 70 cents for Pine transmission and delivery 1 me claims that the company did not deliver written, but sent another and as follows: “I am free He 1 re Ese F AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE. NOMINATIONS, LEGISLATIVE NOTES, ETO. ‘The Senate. In the Senate to-day the messages of the Pres!- dent, which were readin the House yesterday at- ternoon relating to India: irs, were read. Among the bills presented was one by Mr. Jonas to regulate the removal of causes from circuit courts of the United States to other circuit courts of the United States. CALLS FOR INFORMATION. Mr. Van Wyck offered resolutions calling on the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish copies of all vouchers and items of expense for special or assist- ant attorneys and detectives, with the names of the parties, since March 4th, 1881, except for such pe- tiodas has been covered b¥ the Information already furnished to the Senate; also, calling on the Secré- tary of the Interior to furnish copies of all papers relating to the attempted transfer of the Texas Pacific railroad company of its land grant to the Southern Pacifle railroad companies of Arizona, New Mexico and California, which were also copies | of any memorials, briefs or letters relating to une Matter of land grants or subsidies to the Texas and Paci c railroad. Ordered to Ue over Ul to-morrow and be printed. MR. BECK AND THE SINKING FUND. On the conclusion of the morning business the Tesolution which Mr. Beck offered yesterday was taken up, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for exact information regarding the sinking fund, and Mr. Beck addressed the Senate in regard to it, contending that there 1s no need of so large a yearly appropriation as $50,000,000 for the sinking fund, as recommended by’ the Secretary of the ‘Treasury. Nominations To-day. ‘The President sent the foliowing nominations to the Senate to-d Royal A. Johnson, of New York, to be surveyor ficneral of Arizoua; Lawrence Weldon, of Hilnols, to e Judge Of the court of claims; Jon k. Tanner, of Illinols, to be marshal of United States for the southern district of Tlinots. District Affairs in Congress, SAFETY FROM FIRE. Mr. Bland introduced a bill in the House yester- day providing that it is the duty of every propric- tor of a hotel or lodging house in the District of Columbia of over two stories to provide, securely fastened in each room above the second story, a Tope ladder or such other device for fire e as, shall be approved by the District fire deparunent. The Dill further provides for fron balconies and fron staircases for all hotels or lodging houses over three stories high; and that all sucli hotels, &c.. over four stories high and containing more than 50 Toons, shall be provided with watchmen to notify the guests in case of fire. For a violation of the provisions of the act a fine of not more than $500 hor less than $30 is imposed. It also provides that all hotel or lodging houses hereafter constructed in the District over two stories in height, and over 100 feet in length, shall be constructed $0 that there shall be at least. two pairs of stairs, for the use of guests, leading from the ground floor to the upper- most story. A GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Mr. Muller introduced a bill in the House yester- day to incorporate a new gas and electric light and fuel company tn this city. A change has been made in the personnel of the incorporators since the Dill Was Introduced in the last Congress, ‘Thos. Dolan, Hamilton Disston, Wm. L. Elkins, William M. Singerly and P. A. 1. Widener, of Philadelpula, and William Dickson, Lawrence Gardner, Simon Wolf, H. EF. Loane, Charles HU. Parsons, John W. Boteler and R. C. Hewitt, of Washington, being named. Capitol Notes. The House of Representatives yesterday adjourned until Friday. Mr. Curtin introduced a bill in the House yester- day afternoon providing for the retirement of Brevet Major Gen. Meigs, with a rank according to which he is now ned to duty. Mr. Oury, a bill providing for the Gt Arizona as d state of the union. CLERKS TO SENATE COMMITTEES. The following clerks to Senate committees were Sworn in to-day: Reyolutionary claims, John B. Jones; privileges and elections, Geo. 8. Taft; pat- ents, A. H. Byington; Nicaraguan claims, Frank Doremus; transportation routes to the seaboard, A. Johns; improvement of Mississippi river and tribu- tarles, Mark Brodhead; yevision of laws—D. 8. Barry; woman suffrage—Chas, S Lapham; civil service and retrenchment—G. B. Edwards. THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. The talk about the Capitol to-day was to the effect that the House committees may not be an- nounced until after the holiday recess, Speaker Carlisle 1s doing his best to get them ready, but as there is an increased membership of the House, and so many new members, his task is unusually dificult. A Stak reporter was told by one of Mr. Caritsle’s closest friends that not a single name had get feet written down forappolntment upon a.com- HOUSE APPOINTEES SWORN IN, The following new appointees under the officers of the House were sworn in to-day: Asher Bur- nett and P. V. Dolan, assistants to the Mbrarian; D. A. Roberts, of West Virginia, messenger; Chas. M. Davis, folder; J. B. Fay, of Maryland, formerly private secretary to Gov. McLean, clerk to the doorkeeper; — “Thompson, doorkeeper; J. D. Fal- bey, charles Ziegler, laborer; M. J. O'Brien, Ivanla, in folding-room; "W. T. Holland, of Mississippi, messenger; 8. H. Gibson of Pennsy!- vania, cler} PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS. The Senate committee on private land claims held a meeting this morning, at which Senator Ed- munds’ bill to provide for ascertaining and settling private land claims in certain states and territories ‘was considered. A few merely verbal amendments were made, and the bill was ordered to be reported to the Senate. It provides that the holders -f claims under lawful but incompicte Spanish or Mexican grants, and which the United States 1s bound to recognize and contirm by virtue of trea- tles, may Dring thelr eases before the United States district court for settlement. Heretofore Congress alone has had jurisdiction in the premises. nue THE CAPITeL PRIZES. List of Salaried Employes of Hoth Houses. PLACES FOR WHICH THE SCRAMBLE IS GOING ON. ‘The total number of subordinate officers and em- ployes of the House of Representatives, exclusive of reporters and per diem committee clerks, 1s 238, divided as follows: Under er, 35; Clerk,39; Door- keeper; (Including engineer's department), 153; Ser- geant-at-Arms, 8; Postmaster, 16; annual clerks and messengers to committees, 19. ‘The House Officers. ~The rolls are made up under the several officers as follows. Speaker's office—A private secretary at $1,800, and one clerk at $1,600, and one at $1,400. Chaplain, $900. Clerk’s office—Clerk, $4,500, and hire of horse and wagon, $600; chief clerk and journal clerk, each $3,000, and ithe latter is allowed, $1,000 soaiienal for preparing digest; ursing’ clerk, } two reading. clerks: $3,000 each; a tally clerk $9,000; Gnrolling clerk, $2,250; Mbrirtan, $2,000; 2 assistant librarians, $1,440 each; 2 library messen- (annual), $3.60 pér day; stationery clerk, $1,500; ikkeeper, $1,600; clerk, $1,600; printing and bill clerk, $2,500; file clerk, aseistant disbursing clerk, assistant enrolling Clerk, resolution and pen- sion clerk, newspaper clerk, superintendent clerks document room and index clerk (6), $2,000 each; dis- tributing clerk, $1 3 clerks at $1,600 each; docu- ment clerk ant yy Saeee and locksmith (2), r A , $1,200; assistant and second eeper (2), $2,000 each; janitor, $1 employe, $1,814; superintendent assistant of document room ‘2), $2,000 each; document file clerk, 400; assistant, $1,314; superintendent folding Stts es cioe 1 Cle at $800 eed 2 ‘at $1,200 each in folding room; messenger, $1,200; folder in room, $1,200; ‘y ; laborer, $400; foreman folding aed seed 10 een _ each; 5 ee ; 15 folders, $720 each; 8 messengers, ry tere (sol ’ roll), $1, each; department messei $200, 7 laborers and 2 in water closet (9) 10 laborers during session at rate female attendant in retiring (during session), $2.50 per day day dt ‘Session; tion commerce and war claims each hi ant clerk at $1,500 and $1,600, respectively; 32. co1 mittee clerks ‘during session at $6 per day each. There are 5 official reporters and 2 reporters for committees at $5,000 each. ‘The Senate Officers. The officers under the Senate, including commit- tee clerkships and excluding reporters, number 197, divided as follows: Vice Presideat’s offica, 2, chap- lain 1, secretary's office 31, sergeant-at-arms 98, engineer's department (under control of sergeant at-arms) 10, post office 7, elerks and messengers to committees 48. The following is the roll: Vice President’s office—Secretary, $2,102.40; mes- ser, $1440; chaplain, $900, Secretary's oftice—Secretary, $4,500; additional for and hire ‘of horse and £3,000; journal clerk cutive clerk, prin (3), $2,592 each; librarian, keeper of stationery, 2d assistant, $1,000; six $2,100 each, tivo mes three laborers, $720 each; one I telegraph operator, an assist- | wagon, $1, | financial ‘eteri | clerk and enroilin: $220; 2 CAC! acting as assistant doorkeepel erintendent document room, $2,160; stants, $1440 each; clerk, * $144 superintendent folding room, ; foreman, $1,200; six folders, $3 per $1,440 each; messenger in charge 0; elght skilled laborers, $1,000 3720 each; laborer in charge of | $40; 12 laborers (during sesstor at rate of $720 each; female attendant in retirin room, $720; 14 pages (during session), $2.50 per day; four riding pages (annual), $2.50 per day. Post off ostmaster, $2,250; assistant, $2,088; riers, $1,200 each: ppartinent—Chief engineer, $2,160; » $1,440 each; conductor of elevator, $2,200; tree Laborers, $720 edch; two firemen, $1,095 each. Clerks and messengers to committees—Appropri- ations K, $2,500; assistant, $1,600; messenger, | $1,440; finance clerk $2,500; messenger, $1,440; | claims clerk, $2.22; messenger, $1,440; commerce clerk, $2,220; Ju ry clerk, $2,220, und messenger, $1,440; pensions ‘k, $2,200; “assistant and mes- senger (2), $1,440 each; inilitary affairs, public lands, te land clalins, haval affairs, census, foreign elations, contingent expenses, Ibrary and print- ing records (9), each a Clerk, at $2,220 each; District of Columbia clerk, $2,220, and inessenger, $1,440: post offices and post Toads clerk, $2,220, and m Senzer, $1440; engrossed Dills, Messenger, $1,440: 21 conunittee clerkS (during session), atgé per day reporting proceedings and debates, payable montlily, $25,000 wnnually; messenger to official re- porters, $1,440. ee THE SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS THURSDAY. Concerning the Senate Offices. WHO SHALL BE SECRETARY AND SERGEANT-AT-ARMS? The action of the republican senatorial caucus Monday, in fixing to-morrow (Thursday) as the date for consideration, In caucus, of the subject of Teorganization, ts generally regarded as indicating Q purpose to effect a new organization at an early day, at least before the holiday adjournment. At the caucus to-morrow Senater Anthony will be nominated for president pro tempore to succeed Mr. Edmunds. The caucus of to-morrow is called for the specific purpose of considering the subject of reorganization, and if it shall be determined to change the officers it will_be done, probably, with- out much delay, ‘The Senate usually proceeds in matters of this kind. P appear to be any real op- position among .e republicans to a reor- Paes Some of the Senators insist that is right and proper for the majority to have the body organized in accord with its ate sentl- ments; that this has been the rule of all legislative bodies in this country. Then there is an element Of conservatism, which, While not antagonizing this point, think’ it behooves the republican Sena- ors to go slow and not lay themselves liable to the charge of making changes simply and solely to get possession of patronage. ‘The prevailing impres- ‘sion among the republicansis that the caucuswillde- cide upon a CL froma of the Senate offices. ‘The republicans contend that they are not ac- tuated by partisanship in doing this. WILL THERE BE A CHANGE? It{s probable that one of the reasons which will be assigned for a change of officers 1s a desire to make the organization more efficient. It Probably will be claimed that, while some Parts of the organization do very well, there is defictency in others. The present organization of the secretary’s office was the result of a sort of com- promise. As nelther party could elect a secretary one of the clerks was made acting secretary, and some of the republican Senators contend that it was generally understood at the time that the arrangement was simply a temporary one; that 1t was made for expediency’s sake, nobody ex it tocontinue longer than the’ equal division of party power in the Senate required it. Now, say the republicans, Unis temporary arrangement, in Which there is no responsibility to either party, should be succeeded by an efficient organization, with responsibility fixed. ‘The detective reading in the chamber is ‘eee out as another evidence of Anefficiency, and will probably be used as, in part, at least, a justification for reorganization. It seems to be tacitiy understood that the demo- crats will not antagonize a reorganization, beyond protesting that it ts unnecessary, and endeavoring to convict the republicans of entering into tt on partisan grounds. Of course, there will be consid- erable discussion over it. "The democrats will charge that it is Bmply done toseize the offices, and will probably quote from republican speeches made in 1879, In opposition to the change of officers then determined upon by the democratic majority. The Tepublicans Will undertake to place the change upon other than party grounds. THE SCRAMBLE FOR COL. BRIGHT’S PLACE. ‘There 1s a lively canvass for the nomination of ser- geant-at-arms going on between Col. Hooker,of Ver- mont, and Mr.W. P.Canaday,ofNorth Carolina,editor of the Wilmington Post, and who has served with | ability in the state legislature and as mayor of Wil- mington and collector of that port. It 18 urged in his behalf that his election would inspire the repub- licans of the south to renewed efforts for their party, and that 1t would encourage the elements of hat section opposed to democracy to unite, by showing that the republicans are willing to revog- nize the south. Col. Hooker Is backed by some of the most in- fluential Senators and has the advantage of a fine Tecord as an oflicer of the last House. Some of the most Influential of the Senators are in favor of re- taining Col. Bright in the position of sergeant-at- arms, ih the line of civil service reform, as he has discharged his duties to general satisfaction, but it 4s doubtful if a majority of the Senate republicans will take Uhis distuterested view of the matter, con- sidering the precedent: set by the House demccrats = Be republicans from Office in that end of the apitol does not CONCERNING THE SECRETARYSHIP. Hon. George C. Gorham, who formerly held the position, and discharged the duties most efficiently, it 1s conceded, claims to be the regular nominee of the party for secretary by rea- son of his selection for that position by the caucus of the last Congress. A number of the Senators are inclined to recognize this claim, but others—and perhaps a majority—are dls to treat the secretaryship as on a par with the other offices and muke a new nomination. Ex- Clerk McPherson, of the House, and Gen. McCook, of New York, are candidates, and their ive friends do not intend that they shall suffer because Telegrams to The Star. BOSTON ELECTION RETURNS, THE FRENCH - CHINESE WAR. ' TRE EMMA BOND OUTRAGE CASE, DAMAGE BY FIRE AND STORM. A Boy's Crime. READING, Pa., Dec. 12 —Post OMce Inspector Bare rett, Of Philadelphia, arrested here to-day a named John Crouse, son of a well-known cl upon the charge of ———- lighted matches in a letter box destroying its contents. The boy Will be given a yon Te a United States com- missioner. The penalty for the crime is $300 fine or imprisonment of not more than three years. feo ecconc The Election in Boston. AREPUBLICAN MAYOR CHOSEN—THE COMMON COUN- CH, DIVIDED, Boston, Dec. 12.—The results of the election in Boston yesterday are as follows: Gen. Augustus P. Martin “was elected mayor by a vote of 27,540, alnst 25.997 for Aiderman Hugh O'Brien, a ‘ma- jority of 1,543 In the total vote of 53,537. Gen. Isaac &. Burrell, who has been a member of the street commission for many years, and was the candl- date of the republicans and the citizens, was re- elected by a vote of 27.221, to 25,901 for Win. Sm: a majority of 1,320. Of the twelve aldermen elect from among the twenty-one candidates, ten were upon the citizens and republican tickets. The counell will be composed of thirty-six repubilean: thirty-three democrats and three independent democrats. The vote against licenses were unex- ly large. The negative votes numbered 3,526, against 23,050 in the affirmative. Last year the vote stood for licens: against 9,825, BonesiantRoteeldeches The Emma Sond Outrage Case. SGULAR ADMISSION OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. CHICAGO, Dec. 12.—A dispatch to the Datly News from Hilisboro, Ii, Says States Attorney Dren- han, the prosecutor in the Emma Bond case, says | that tn his examination of the jurors yesterday he purposely misled the defense tito believing that the prosecution would have only circumstantial evidence, but he asserts that Miss Bond will posl- Uvely identify Montgomery as one of the men Who assaulted her, and Will assert her belief that the | other two prisoners, Pettus and Clememt, were there. ——_.___ Serious Fires, St. Paci, Min! ‘The Drake block, buflt last spring at a cost of $60,000, was wholly destroyed Soe early this morning. ‘The total loss will be 0,000, Waco, Texas, Dec. 12—Last night an incendiary | fire broke out at Hubbard City in the hardware ‘store of Fawell & Goodman, which destroyed the entire block. ‘The loss will be heavy, there being only a partial insurance. Dec. 12.—H. B. Brown & East HaMproy, Co! burned this morning. ‘The Co.’s machine shop w Joss $25,000 to $30,000. Insurance not known. CARRINGTON, Dak., Dec. 12.—The Kirkwood Hotel, completed one month ago, Was burned last night. The loss 1s $26,000. OsKAkLOOSA, Wis., Dec. 12.—The wholesale cery house of H. L. Spencer & Co., here, was | last night. The loss is $25,000; insurance, 7 000, Worcester, Mass, Dec. 12—A fire here this morning damaged the bullding of John 8S. Clark; the Stock of Alfred Tucker & Co., produce and for= elgn fruits; H. B. ‘Tucker's photograph rooms, and Jobn S. Clark & Sons stock of hay and grain. The damage mostly by smoke and water and can- not yet be correctly estimated. ee, Affairs in Spa: POINTS FROM THE ROYAL SPEECH. Maprip, Dec. 12.—The ministerial council have approved the draft of the royal speech to be de- livered at the opening of the cortes. It is reported that the speech announces the extension of the suf- frage to all who are able to rgad and write and who pay taxes, and with a view to its further extension mentions possible reforms of the constitution for | discussion by future cortes; proposes bills for civil marriages and trial by jury relations of Spain with all foreign powers are friendly. The dispute with France relative to the treatment of Alfonso in Paris has been satistactor- ily arranged, and the relations now existing be- tween the two countries are friendly as befitting two adjacent nations with common commercial in- and declares that the terests. Spam, its rill endeavor to Increase the cordiality with “France, if possible. It is be- leved that Senor Sagasta will accept the thus reconciling the existing majority in the cortes and the dynastic left, and avolding a spiit in the lberal party. The conservative organs are de- nouncing the commercial agreement with England. They claim that the provisions are injurious to Spanish interests. ———— Narrow Escape from a Calamity in Chicago. Cuicaco, Dec. 12.—An intoxicated individual in the gallery of the Academy of Music last night set up the cry of fire, and the lange audience to- Ward the exit doors. The manager had the doors promptly opened, and he and the actors then suc- ceeded in reassuring the audience. The galleries Gen tn without serious mishap. The person Murders in Indian Territory. Sr. Lovrs, Dec. 12.—Advices from the Indian Ter- Titory say that Thomas Arnold, a Cherokee Indian, Was killed ina drinking and Kambiing row neat Tahlequah on Monday. Also, that Judge Noisy- Water was shot and killed from an ambush on Mon- lay night wiille golng home from Siloam springs. The latter act 1s cha to Deputy Marshal An- drews and a posse, who mistook the judge for a noted outlaw. The French-Chinese War. ADMIRAL COURBET'S INSTRUCTIONS. Panis, Dec. 12—The Gaulois states that Prime Minister Ferry told the committees of the republi- ¢an and democratic unions that Immediately after the vote of confidence in the government had been. passed by the chamber of deputies he telegraphed to Admiral Courbet to inform the Chinese author! Ues that it gave the goverdment carte blanche a8 tO matters pertaining to the Tonquin question. Ad- miral Courbet 13 to propose to the Chinese officials & renewal of negotiations, each side holding its Present military position in Tonquin. If the pro- posal Is refused, Admiral Courbet. 18 to seize Bac ‘inh, Sontay and Hung-Hoa. When these places {re captured fresh proposals for negotiations are to be made. If they are also rejected Admiral Courbet 45 to take possession of one of the five lange Chinese ports. The Ganlois says that nelther Canton nor Shanghal is to be taken, because M. Ferry 1s averse to offending friendly powers, and Admiral Courbet will couflne himselt to operattons deemed necessary to obtain satisfaction from China. The Graveyard Insurance at Fall River. Fatt RIVER, Mass., Dec. 12—The city ts full of Tumors Of startling developments in the “grave- yard insurance” cases. Several persons have been before the grand jury of New Bedford for several days. Ex-Alderman Barrett, a member of the dei- ocratlc state committee, and James Kirby were arrested last night for conspiracy to defraud, aud held in $500 each. — ° Sentenced for Incest. VANDERBILT'S Lanpine, § Dee. 12.—¢ - Lake, conv sentenced at Kichmoud Uils mor imprisonment by Judge Steph a Gencral Foreign News by Cable. DESTRUCTIV Lonpow, Dec. 1 wiand last evening, London and the proviner exhibition building, whic pleted, was destroyed by the Conspiracy '$ prevailed through- Sing much damage in t Wolverhampton the GED IN SPITE OF THE PRESIDENT. Dec. 12.—The Chief Mampoer, who was convicted of treason by the Boers at Pretoria in eptember last, and sentenced to death, has been hanged despite the assurances cf President Kruger that the sentence should not_ be carried out unul he had held a conference on the subject with Lord. Derby, the British colonial secretary. EIGHTEEN EXECUTIONS. BrLorape, “Dec. 12—Exaggerated reports have been pubilshed in regard to the number of execu- Uons that have taken place as a result of the sup- of any priority of claim on the part of Mr. Gorham. ‘The gossip at the Capitol ranks Gen. McCook as the leading candidate for secretary. Mr. McPher- son’s friends claim that his prospects are Gea Mahone went into the republican caucus Mon- day and will, it is belie go into that of to-mor- row. Mr. Riddieberger, 1t is said, will not enter the caucus, but will be governed by Gen, Mahone’s ad- vice. Messrs. Mahone and Riddleberger make no secret of their preference for Gorham, but what they will do if he is thrown overboard remains to be seen. There are republican Senators who have Said that they would rather continue the present organization than effect a new one under any sort of pressure or in obedience to any demands of the readjusters. The general sentiment of the republi- cans is that if the readjusters have any favorite candidate they should go into the caucus, urge his claims and abide by the result. ‘The caucus to-morrow will, it seems to be clearly ‘THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL Comuirrer will meet in this city on the 22d of next February to select Ume and place for holding the next national con- vention, APPOINTED CHAPLAIN IN THE ARMY.—The Presi- dent to-day appoineed Rev. J. Vaughn Lewis, for- merly rector of St. John’s church, in this city, now ot New ¥e to be cha) im the army, vice Chaplain ‘Geotue A. who died at Fort Gamnatew osreceee Ervorts 1x LONDON 10 SAVE O'DONNELL.—A tel- egram from London says that the it will be red-handed. Several were executed for ‘shooting Peasants who refused to join the revolt. ‘THE KING AND THE POPE. Rome, Doc. 12.—The Popolo Romo States that BALTIMORE, Dec. 12——" 38; new ten-forties, $334; new BALTIMO! Dec, 12.—Cotton Flourstcedy and Resi with fale and western g i B35