Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1883, Page 1

Ex p Sunday, Company, BARRETT x bya LADY ORMOND. SIME Car RE ppooes sue 4 WEDNESDAY, DECEMPTR Pert Be CENTRAL DISPENSAT: AND EMERGENCY HO3- = THE DISTINGUISHED ENGLISH ©: AND MAN OF CETTERS, Will Lecture at the Conzresational Church MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. | Subject: LITERATURE AND SCIENCE. Tickets, Tsconts. Res-rved eats, 31 To be bad at Bis’ Music Store and at Ballantyne's, Free's and Bren no's bookstores ‘Door open at 7. Lecture to com Cantica—Get your tie Nc Nts THE. ATER, SPECtAL. SHAKESPEARE, The Intellectual Crown o” the We CHARLE wil oa | SHARESPEARF: The Ag-; The Man; His Works, SUNDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 16, 1853, Introduction ROBERT G. INGERSOLL. Me. Cravens is « MONDAY, Deceniber 10, ABENSATIONAL SURZRISR rote wt ening Star, e Ward Sire V 62—N°9, 561, = WASHI NGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1883, TWO CENTS. > RES LECTUT SP GUye PREN LEGIURE BY PROF. A 8. BE Bavbon tena Memory." at ¥ ME ea Ram venue, SATURDAY SA 3, at S urelock. few hours ‘made to equal the | z | tomest ut th TCESDAY, December ive to petitio: mg Cone Iy request of gev- dla-at hei ae TO Tuck reat about real extate Sra Real Estate Brokers ED LECTURES. TY CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL CPCRES, fui rated by New OF “TURE, HAL) _ LADIES GOOD: As ATIVE ST. B. FROST, A. M. {og SPECIAL NOTICE. OFFICE OF THE VMetvat Fm Ins. Co., D. C.. WasHix December 12, 1883. Policy holders are hereby nutitind te renew their in- ee on or bef, EAST MONDAY IN DECEM- 843, for the year 1854. The rate of interest on all renewals will be one (1) per cent. on the premium notes, P ease attend to your re- Bewida before the last few dave. and tae avoid the 1 crowd. . WI BOTE OLD SETS INP iD LEATHERETT! ASES, &e, TER & HOWARD'S Pharmac ‘Comer Tth aud I strec.s uortiwest, Tic TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN T hereby give notice to all persons who have wires attached to my house, northeast corner of 10th and F streets northwest, to reuove te same within te ord nove them at t expiration of that tO. HOL EGE TABLE COUGH hes proves to. be the bese trmedy rr Whoopie Couch, Croupand Colds, ‘olies. “Tey it.” All aiG-1m for 20 8 orercd fu Free from all | droggiste. Pri 5 7 oe Maz J.P. Paver a0; F STREET NORTHWEST, IMPORTER OF FASHION. NOVELTIES IN PARIS BONNETS AND LONDON | 9 Ror SD HATS, It FAVORL E, FACE POWDER, tire tumes is, New ¥ imported Fash- fork; late ‘made at Ivania avenue, over ML Willian's, dl2-im* dil-im* CALL AT yoiue Ost uts. MISS GANNETT. exmerience int Rocves. jecea, al-st* to 24 D strect southeast, Dre=ses and Costumes in be art of pertect satisfaction im fit mH STREET, OVER C. W. und Suits «nd Dresees made at 1g. satisfaction guaranteed, | m3-3w" ratecd MISSES SEDGWICK AND CHRISTMAN ate @ith Mme, Van Rexthy their Dressmnaking Parlors at striea or Fu 1 Fal nd Winter Costumes, its a specialty. 5 TWELFTH STREET NORTHWEST 08-106 NOVELTIES IN TRIOIINGS sev 400 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Makes CORSETS to ordir in eve and’ ahd enaraniter wer OWN wucke, that fur ish spoken. For Tus Horas, MILNE & PROCTOR, DESIGNERS, IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS | Als? Walnut. Mahogany. Cedar. or ARTISTIC 930 F STREET NORTHWEST, Per thet during the next two we alt Drees Reform Goods, The “Hercules” Sup i Mss HL is special agezt, the price TRRR FRE UR RE R establishient open until TEN O'CLOCK P. M., to en- able all those in quest of HOLIDAY GOODS MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION or ORIENTAL RUGS, Tneluding many fine examples of of inspecting a stock of ARTISTIC passed on this continent for variety | PERSIAN, DAGHESTAN, KOURDISTAN AND TURE- Appeartace of the Original HINDOO NAUTCH DANCERS, Catedban, Sajid, Salar. ane Hsbadoor, in their Weird and NAUICH DAN | aio | { Wpesic FoR tainmente, freet Dorthi- Big tae aare and up to Zig yde by | kins to match Prices from $10 £1.00 te $250. ‘stock, all jrrices, de: ., Very choice: variety cy 45 to LECAMPANE AND HOREWOUS! | ! | dlo-im III a ee a eS i Brought fro ISH RUGS AND CARPETS, TREET NORTHWaST | GAS GLOBES. ‘a Featucrs Carled Cleauedand | Phinesuiadefromsliort 1.79 per | ‘X, CLOAK AND DRESSMARING. | Bihothe | Tething. Meno Underwear, | © to announce to their patrons and the general public | ORNAMENTS. &c..in Polisived At 3 they will keep their i tm the interior of Turkey, in Asia, by Baron BH. Razanjyan, of Constantinople, a numberof which are HISTORICAL ANTIQUES. Also, a lange assortment of EXQUISITE TURKISH HAND-EMBROIDERIES, OTTO OF ROSES, ‘The best perfumery in the world, and Contos. Nore. —These Goods are very superior, and wholly distinct from those usually aold at auctions in this and tm other cities, MILNE & PROCTOR, 930 F STREET NORTHWEST. N wtver W ARE. HAMMERED SILVER, BUSSIAN SILVER, OXIDIZED SILVER, REPOUSSE SILVER. QUEEN ANN SILVER, From the prices, SAMUEL EIRK & SO! smallest odject to the largest and most impor tant, forming one of the most magnificent collections | ever offered in this or any other city, at the lowest Manufacturers, 172 W. Baltimore street. Established 1817. n19-1m. JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, €21 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. gfitl Steves at $75, $100, $125, $140, 9150, $160, 6178, Suk and Satin Lined Circulars $15,820, 62 Fur Lined Circulars from $25 up, Coacher Capes, Collars and Muff, Fur Carriage Robes from $10 up, Fur Trimming. Gents’ Seal Caps, Fur Gloves and Collars, Genta’ Dress Dog Skin and Lined Gloves, Ladies* Seal Capa. Boys’ Seal Cape from $1.50 up, | spring water, ca [c= _DR.PARSO: CS" ait street to 1 Honre=12.30 OFFICE REMOVED FROM 724 (6 H street northwest. Erety —I TAKE 2 this an mustomens that bottle Chr. Heurich's Laer Beer, and have for hear Tee Vearm, otwithstindi ¢ Mr. J.B, represents that | eis the only bottler ot Heurich's Lager Beer. Trefer to | Henrich and request that he will wive a card to that effect M. 't, BRIDWELL, 1M street soutin THOMPSON pevtfully infonu their patrons and the ave opened # larer first-class iG AND HILING STABLE hand loth streets northwest, will be pleased, to receive orders for all Hinds of open and ciose Carriages, with drivers in very, Also, the best care given to Bosnling Horses, d4-Im Ce FEAL, W.S. TAPPAN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, hasre- moved from 93 F street to 604 9th street nortliwest, 3 doors above F vet WAICHES AND JEWELRY ‘best manner, eS al-im BIUDENT LAMPS, GAS SHADES. CANDLESTICES. GAS PORTABLE STANDS, &. 5. SHEDD, 409 ath street northwest. CONVENIENT WINTER STABLIN HOES §—Good stabling: warm, ‘well lighted and, v+ nts: at the NATION "an be obtained 3 ROUNDS, adlornine Tv For terms, &e.. apply grounds. or to the ‘under- to the Superintendent a : signed JAMES 8. EDWARDS, President, re (eS BOOK AND JOB PRINTING SF orope Gath gs pOLABRSON, 5 lobe Office, 334 Prnnsyivania avenne, ‘The facilities of our establishment are sich that we | can execute printing of ll kinds neatly and correctly at | reasonable ficurey, GRAY & CLARSSO. | SS DRUGGIST, 426 | west, the leading Pharmacy in cians! iptigni’ a sn icines, Perfumery and Toilet Arcick SCONCES. as < for the above wor Dave chanued their eddi in any we change in bu denice, or throuz’ the Post Of as they desire insert cS Te ae feats ts paptionar 8 Hew sud Pop rit Wh | (ard agsinse Maria, kor sale’ bottles by. 2 W. ©. MILBU | Sole Inventor nnd Mann fue Seruted by the glass OF ifca" Bethe okt Machine tooth ‘of an ‘OU: “3 with ‘the i are prepared to turn sh Bioeng and ef Tew pris Photo Eomatibe. forcitner miler or plateyh~ print: Designa and Estimates furnished upon applicat! ELECTRE- removed and sew with ©, A. Passotis Gu, ender “City Ttem" c DR, WILLIA ni¢-1n TRANKLIN PARK, i of cach mm Corvatun S cevany work fu thelinv of | Washington News and Gossip, GoveRwenr Recetrrs To-paY.—Internal reve- Due, $545,983.51; customs, $521.240.52, Aone the callers at the White House to-day were Senators Dawes, Conger, Pike, Allison, Haw- ley, Platt, Butler, Logan and Sawyer; Representa- tres Lacey, Brettung, Cutcheon, Ad: Smith Pa), Borie, Duncan, Luna, Peters, Morrill, J. 8. Wise, Libbey, Hooper, Mayo and McKin ey (with Mr. Conger,’ of Ohio), and ex-Representatives: Townsend (Ohio), and Stone (Mich.) NAVAL OnpERS.— Assistant Paymaster S, L. Heap, ordered toduty on board the iron-clads at City Point, Va., 1st January: Lient. J. C. Burnett, de- ached froin the Quinnebaug and ‘granted leave of absence; Assistant Paymaster R.°P. M. Ball, from the fron-clads at Clty Point, Va, 1st Januaty, or- dered to settle accounis and Walt Onders; Chief 'En- gineer A. W. Morley, from duty at the Morgan iron Works, and ordered to duty al Chester, Pa; Chiet Enginéer Jno. B. Carpeiiter, ordered 'betore the naval retiring board. GENERAL SHERMAN's MiLiTaRY Lisrary.—When General Sherman relinquished command of the army he turned ever to the War department library elght hundred and sixty volumes, being mainly inilttary histories and biographies ‘which he had collectéd at the army headquarters. ‘The iivrary WH] be closed for a month, to give the librarian an opportunity to arrange the new books properly according to the subjects on which they treat. NavaL COURT-MARTIAL FixpIes—Captain A. |W. Jobnson, the commander of the Pow- | hatan, who was tried by court-martial, Com- | modore Temple, president, on charges of culpable negligence and ineficlency in the discharge of his | duties zi the time of the collision between the Powhatan aud the sthooner Druid, was found not gulity «nd acquitted. ‘The finding of the court will Brobably be disapproved. Lieut. Charles A. Stone, who Was the watch oficer of the Powhatan at the Ume of the collision, and who was also tried by court-martial on similar charges, was found gulity | and sentenced to be suspended from rank and duty for te: period of two years on wasting orders’ pay, to retain his present” numnber in his grate d {hat time, and to be publicly reprimanded by the Secretary ’of the Navy in general orders. ‘The action Of the court inf thi3 case will undoubtedly theet ‘with the approval of the Navy department. Tue VovAGE OF THE PrxTa—Lieut. Com. Cald- well, commanding the Pinta, reports to the Navy department the arrival of that vessel at Bridge- Barbadoes, December 8d, on her trip to She el ‘d two short gales, in which the vessel. was lively and uncomfortable, but roved herself 2 good sea Duat and capable Of go- Ing where any steamer can go. Her engines per- Tormed admirabiy. Lieut. Com. Caldwell expected to leave for Maranham, Brazil not later than De- cember 10tn, ‘THE TALLAPoosa.—The Navy department is 1n- formed of the arrival of the Tallapoosa at New York yesterday. Nomention 1s made of, the ill- ness of Lieut. Merry, her commanding officer, re- | ported by telegraph. LiEUr, SEBREE'S SENTENCE.—Lient. Uriel Sebree, | Who commanded the Pinta at the time of her cok Usion with the brig Tally Ho, has been found guilty by acourt-martial ofeuipable neglect and in- | efficteney in the discharge of his duties on that oc- | casio ahd sentensel to. be suspended from rank | ana duty gor the period of three years, to retain his er number in is grade during that time y reprimanded by the Secretar ¥ of ntinee 1s considered too severe, , be initigated. ‘THE NavaL Ivsrection Boawp returned this morning frem an inspection of the. Franklin and the Snewdrop ut Norfolk. ‘The Inspection of the Franklin was satisfactory, but the board recom- mends a new hui for the Snowdrop. ‘The Canan- eis being broken up at Nortolis, fs re- 2 alinost completely denoliahed, ov L1EUT. MERRY.—A dispatch from New- ates that Lieut. J. F. Merry, the com- | juander of te TS, S. Tollapoosa. tserttieally 1 on | Dourd the vessel.” “He will be landed at New York for medical treatment, COUNTERFEITERS AWXESTED.—The ‘Treasury de- tment ts Informed of » it-at Denver, Col, of Charles Thompson, glia$ the “Oplum Fiend of AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE. INQUIRY AS TO THE DANVILLE RIOTS. | HOUSE APPOINTMENTS, COMMITTEE TALK, ETO. House of Representatives, ‘The reading of the journal having been dispensed | privilege, a resolution directing the architect of the | Capitol, during the Christmas holidays, to remove | the desks now in the hall and make such rea | rangement of the seats of members as will bring them together in the smallest conventent space without affecting the right of members to occupy ‘the seats already’ selected by them, and to provide sultable writing tabies in the reat of the chamber and In the lobb; He did not ask for its present consideration, and on motion of Mr. Calkins (Ind.) the resolution was referred to the committee on rules. A PROPOSITION TO MAKE MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Mr. Hoblitzell, of Maryland, introduced a joint resolution ugg te ‘the President to tssue a proc- lamation urging the various reltgious denomins- tons throughout the country to commemorate De- cember 231 the surrender by: George Washington of his commals- ‘sion as commander-in-chet of the amy, 1d to _re- comber 21th, and that the same be treated as & pub- Uc holida; On motion of Mr. Kasson, of Iowa, the resolution was referred to a special committee, to be com- posed of five membe! Ar; Pucker, of Virginia, introduced a bil direct- ing the Secretary of the Treasury to settle the ac- counts of certain states and the city of Baltinore growing out of monies expended for military pur- poses in the war of 1812. Keferred. PROPOSED INVESTIGATION OF THE DANVILLE (¥A.) RIOTS. ‘Mr. Horr (Mich.) asked leave to offer a resolution that the House bring to the notice of the President ‘the case of the recent murder of several persons al- leged to have been citizens of the United States,and fhe serious injury of several other persons, ai90 al- ed tobe citizens of the United States, at Dan- ville, Va., in the hope that. the President may as- certain whether the persons so murdered or injure Were citizens of the United States: and if so whether the killing and injuring of sald citizens, it they were such, were fn contravention of the Letlpetiey of the municipal law of the state of Virg! , oF Of any law of the United States. Mr. Morrison (I1l.) objected for the present, say- ing that the President knew as much about the Matter a3 Congress did. Mr. Cabell (Va.) sald that, as the Representative of the people assalled by the resolution, he was sorry that an objection had been made. ' He was of this matter. THE COMMITTEE ON BULES. The committee on rules was announced as fol- lows: The Speaker, Messrs. Blackburn (Ky.), RaD- dall (Pa.), Kelfer (Ohio), and Reed (Me.) NEW BILLS, ETC. Mr. Washburn (Minn.) introduced @ Dill pro- viding for the removal of obstructions of the free navigation of the navigable waters of the United States. Referred. Mr. Ranney (Mass) Introduced a dill to estab- Ush the marine signal board of the United States, with a view of having adopted a code and system of marine jightsand fog signals. Referred. ‘Mr. Cox (N.Y.) asked leave to introduce for im- medtate consideration @ joint resolution for the re- peal of the test oath. Mr. Horr (Mich.) objected. A mumber of executive communications re- ferred, and Mr. Robinson (Mass) Was granted in- dafinate leave of absence. ‘The House then, at 12.45,adjourned until Monday. ‘The House Committees, WHAT IS SAID AT THE CAPITOL T0-DAY—THE LIST UT DECINED UPON—DISTRIBUTION OF THE LEAD- 1N@ CHAIRWANSHIPS, It is said by those Who are in the best position to know that Mr. Carlisle has made a complete ex- amination into the qualifications of the various for passing counterfelt half; ‘lation has also been received of ” Sthiwell, at Stendel, Ind., tor sliver coins, RaNT.—H. Skipwith, mney in iact of the Florida parishes of Loulst- ana, and West Steever, of counsel, presented to the Secretary of the Interlor to-day the protest of those Tishes agalust the granting of Lunds within their hinits to Lue New Orleans Pacific rallroad company | or to any other corporation. Tue Wrek.y Star for this week 1s now ready | for mailing; price, three cents per cops. It 1s @ Jarges eight-page’ paper, of fity-six columns, cut ent anywhere in pasted and folded, and Will be The Chive States and Canada, postpaid, for one str : STN THE CITY TO BELECE FRUM AND THE CHEAVEST. *abADE CALL AND EXAMI 0, SD HAi:D WOODS Of every dewription espevially ordered to suit Fecal 4-4, 5-4. 6-4, 8-4 Ashi Con Poph Pre, ronzh Cling, Watn- ‘OuMLO- maivit aU vorrectuess, at | Ash. White Pine, Georzia Pine and Viren Greased, or manufactured into Partit scotitik, Flouring and Mou Gate. All orders filled with eee tan Current market pr WM. McLEAN & SON, {03 Cor, Vth and B streets northweet UNIQUE ARTICLES FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, sven as CES, HAND-GLASSES, ASH TRAYS, CANDLESTICKS, LAMI and Teponsse Brass; also Low's ART TILES ond SKETCHES in Plush Francs, HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. : 424 Oth street. )ee | Buss Barroore Esarerss ‘The at:en ticn of Housekeepers and others is again in- Mited to these CELEBRATED LATROBE Their tesnty and excellence finish, enhanced by late improver: to ans ¢ifer Lotrobes i i generally Lue Great Fan R gi of Folds, Bron Thrnat snd . tues and al JMAR- 3D) Years re ded by. pliysicting, raiuisters, ef and the yubiie ceucrlly. ay the best Comat Snekuown. ‘Sold uy all Druxists at") and 60 tins on ‘bottle B L°®s 4x0 cextipyeys FINE Taron. E GROV Srecial attention paid t. ES ctor a cial attentiun paid to calle at hote and res- tdonces where partite are unable to eet “out in pustiess hours with chyice selection of samples, ete, Also, Cutt tng, Basting, Preseine and Alteriue to ht i style” ai-im COD LIVER OIL, 815 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. QUALITY UNEQUALED. All who need the article will find it greatly to their advantage to insist on our brand, or procure it directly from Headquarters. BaKER's EMULSION WITH HYPOPHOS. a BAKER'S COD LIVER OIL AND MALT. BARLETT’S PILE SUPPOSITORIES. DI3-£.9% H. D. BARR, IMPORTER AND TAILOR FALL AND WINTER GOODS RECEIVED. Gentlemen who have had trouble in getting fitted and suited are invited to call at the Fashion Housa, ‘111 Pa Ave., Washington, D. 0. fs ae ROS OL a QUT BELOW COST, STOCK Se sel Foxe rag ne Ciitigt Breas Mer- Fistula Wetenen bebe . ‘Will tire fro ‘this business, HERZOG’S, 308 9th street, a SG eawe arenas novtnest, For Chapped Hands, Face ips; removes Sunburn and renders the Skin Besutifully Soft and Smooth, and is invaluable for the Toilet. Price, 25a. per bottle. ‘Try it, and if not satistied return the bottle Reel, Commodore Mr dQ Wilitain He Arm- commissioner of raliroads, were registered B. Dawson, stationed at Maze | for a short vistt i find, and isin town alives’ Henkle, of i t Virginia, ate at the 1-—Mr. Win, E. Kisselbnrgh, editor of the Ties 13 tn Ve city.—— sir. Edward Lasker, the eminent Gerarin who las been fi Cie elty for me (tne, tof yesterday for Ralthnore, accora- cfrends Mr. J. Add » Birst Cont S office, Tho wats alysis ye fs Somewhat stricken With Detter to- SOCIETY NOTES. | | ais Carte Corcoran fs now spending a te | with her uucte, on will be married tht | Chuas. of Pitts howe one, | residence of ler lane band 15 one Of the vie pr ivaula rallr Miss Kat days: Miss Corcoran ‘of Jamary to Mr. which wil bs °tn Phiiidelphla, at the Im. Barry, whose dents of the Penu- has issued tavitations to her te 18th Instant from 4 to 7 ‘as the seventh Jebrated by Lieut. and Mrs, Adams, at 1522 Comneettent avenu’ anniversary of their Ive daughter Dot. One of | the pleasant features cf the day, and deeldediy the most enjoyable tothe youn suests, was a biraday cake, adorned with seven lighted candles. | ‘The daughters of Prot. Sampson, at the Observa- | tory, have thelr friend Miss Hall visiting them. 1s. Alvord has been spending several days in | Baltimore with Ler daughter, Mrs. Cralg, who 1s4 keeping house there. | ‘The children belonging to the Christmas Club | | organized by Miss West and Miss Waite will meet | | atthe Franklin school building to-morrow atter- | | noon at haif-past two ovlosk. Owing to the large | | number of members of the ely, Its projectors Lope that this notice will be suificlent for parents «ahd others of the meeting. New members to a limited | number will be received at this meeting. Each child should bring ten cents for initiation fee. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Casey, of Covington, Ky., after visiting the city for a short tme, stopping at. the Riggs, left last evening for home. ‘Miss Lily Coffey will give a kettledrum during the coming week. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. D. R. McKee have taken possession of their fine new house just completed at the in- tersection of Rhode Island and Connecticut ave- nues. Senator Hill and wife have been called to Orange county, New York, by the sudden death from heart disease of Miss Isabel Hill, a sister of the Senator. Gen. Oakes and wife and daughter are at the Ebbitt, where they have taken a set of rooms for | the winter. A literary class has been formed by a number of mung society ladies in the western partot the city. e clase meets on certain ‘the resi. ehere Works Uy lead ‘A number of gentleman, aggregating about forty-five, have o1 a hew german club. At their entertainments the number of dancing couples ‘will be limited to sixty. ' consideration of C | of Wastin new members of the and mentaliy decided upon the majority of the committees, so thotwhen ‘he is ready he can make out the list without delay. Mr. Carlisle has gone to a great deal of trouble in this matter to ascertain the home occupation or Profession of each of the new members, so as to be able to decide as to what branch af the committee work they are best suited. This work he has about completed to his satisfaction, and has decided about wut place would best it each member. Tn Some cases, of course, there are several members | having nearly equal clatms for the same positions | on the committees. These are still undecided. Mr, Morrison, as has been so frequentiy. pre- Aieted, whl get The committee on ways and means; Mr. Randail will, beyond a doubt, get the chair Mmanship of the commit on appropriations; M: Bi has waived all claim to the appropria- ulttee chairmanship, and it is under- hi thing lhe desires beneath with, Mr. Townshend (1iL) offered, as a question of | |. 1883, the one hundredth anniversary of | quest that business be suspended on Monday, De- | Willing to have the fullest and fairest investigation | |B. Clari Swindling the Hawaiian Minivtcr. 4 OCHEME WHICH RESULTED IN AN ARREST IX BOS- TON. ‘The Hawatian minister to the United States, rest- dent in this city, Hon. H. A. Carter, recetved last Saturday night a dispatch from Springfield, Ohio, Purporting to come from his present attorney At Honolulu, W. 0. Smith, informing the minister that he was coming to Washington, but needed some money, and requesting the minister to send him $75. Mr. Carter at once responded to his request, granting him the money, which was sent by tele- &Taphic order. Subsequently he heard from his attorney at Boston, stating that he wasin need of More mouey. and requesting $50. Mr. Carters Suspicions were aronsed br the tact that his uttor- hey was well known in Boston aud could get all the money he wanted there; so he rej the to Chief of Police Dye, and it was at once arranged that when the man called at the telegraph oifice in Boston for the money order that the police would be there and arrest him. This ar Tangement was carried out to the letter by Chlet of Police Adams, of Boston, and the fellow 1s now in Innbo tn Boston awaiting transportation to this city for trial here. His right name 1 sud to be Joln B. Stetson. “Fe will be sent for to answer be fore the grand fury here, and tts probable that a nice question Will have fo be settled as to the juris- dicyion of the court. Major Dye Will take the | grovnd that the offense Was constructively com- | utted in this city, asthe victim of the’ plot re | {$s quite probable the courts ete Will sustain im. ee | _ SUI Acarsst J. Cooke & Co. DiscostivceD.—The Solicitor of the Treasury has instructed the U.S. | district attorney in Philadel proceedings in the Uie Soldiers’ and Sallors’ Orphan Asylum, of this city, aguinst J. Cooke & Co. to recover $11,000 de- posited tothe credit of the asylum and’ subse- quently transferred to the United States. CIANGES OF STATION OF ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS. Acting Assistant Surgeon W. C. Borden, U. S. A, ‘will proceed from Chaumont, New York, to Omaha, department of the Platte for assignment to duty. Lieut. Col. John Campbell, surgeon, U. 8. A., hav- ing completed the duties pertaining ‘to the office of ‘the medical director of the late department of the south, will from Newport barracks, Ken- tucky, to New York city, and assume the duties of attending surgeon in that city, relieving Major Bennet 4. Clement, surgeon, U.S. A., who will 1e- port to Lieut. Col. Jos. B. Brown, surgeon, U.S. An president of the army medical ‘examining board, how in session in New York ei member of that board. Capt . Shu assistant surgeon, U.S. A., Now on sick leav absence, fs relieved from duty in the departinent of the east, and will repo in person to the surgeon general of the army for norary ducy. Mg. Muncu’s Fan.cre.—The Boston papers state that Fred. L. McLaughlin, of the firm of Thompson H. Murch & Co., liquor and cigar dealers, of Boston, has petitioned the firm into insolvency. Mr. Murch is the ex-Congressinan and the main 1nsti- gator of the Hill investigation, Senator Joun A. Logan called at the Post Office department. to-day, and spent some time in Mr. Hatton's office. . Wx. H. Tuomas has been commissioned postmas- ter at Pratts, Va, and Jas. B, Shannon at Kerr's creek, Va. ‘Tar Crane Onskgcres.—The funeral of Mr. Geo. 10 died last Monday, aged fifty-thi years, took place yesterday afternoon from his late home, 415 6th street southwest and was very largely attended. Services were held at Ail Souls church, where religious services were conducted bY Rev. Rush R. Shippen. Representatives from the Grand Loage, Washington Centennial Lodge, and Washingion Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2, F. A. A. M., and De Molay Commandery, K. T., of which de ceased was a member, were present.” The remains Were interred with Masonic ceremonies at the Con- sional cemetery. ‘The pall-bearers from various Sasonie organizations were esata. Larner and Lockle, of. the Grand Chapter; Past Grand Master Donaldson, W. H. _N. Carver, W. HH. Cis sell, J.P. Pearson, W. R. Thorp, A. T. Longley and H. i. Bennett, ~ Ractxo ar Brrgurwoop.—There were three races at the Brightwood track yesterday afternoon. The eg pullneags 5 Ke Hughes" cg” Danger, BF c. g. Bultheag, a . Toaeins bee. Charger and Bidat’s Imelda ran: Ime'da. wor Danger second. @e second was a ing 3 marek mile heats, between Bis- of the 350 ‘won in taree 2:59. His com- heats; tt 15%. A trot for Glass closed’ en day's sport, Jonany straight heats: time, 2.55%, 2 58 a1 petitors were Bootjack and Queen. eS ee ELecrion oF Orricens.—Burnside Post, G. A. R., has elected the following omcers:” Com- mander, C. P. Crandall; 8. ¥. Commander, ©, H. Sugram; J. V. Commander, J. C. Taylor; erste, Nonaplnine bucked Gouin |. De Merritt; aplain, _ Oflcer of the Day, A. F. Sperry; Officer of the Guard, Dan. A. Grosvenor, delegates to department encampment, A.J. Huntoon, M.D. Montis and C. H. Ingram; alternates, James $f. King, F. B. Landis and K. S. Brown. PETITION FOR Wnit or Hanras CORPUS DISMISSED. ips, Which are conceded to Mr. Reagan, of Texas, will rman of the’ committee on Morri-oa and Rt probably be the ¢ commerce, and M post oftices Able Epon oUMr. Evins, a for Untt position in the per- | uth Carolin. Mr. Cobb, of | Jou on publle lands, | probably the most ¢7 se. Mr. King, of Lonistana, will geU Las commnlites om Mississippi river cht, Of Mssonrl, the committee | nis all is but the mere speculation, 2s tt Is believed Mr. Carlisie has not confided his plas to any one. Capitol Notes, rit Commissioners’ estimates for the e Distrlet, of Coium- Nt fiscal year Were presented in the The Dis ehses OF 1 He was occasioned In the House just iter adjournment today by a crank, Who Jumped upon the Speaker's desk aud offered ror the pugiess “the most. wonderful 1n- on of the age.” Te was put out before Ne | conid explain the hature of lus patent | It. W. Austin has resiened the doorkeeper of the House to aceept a spectul | reasnry departinel < ofeach ined day by kor iy who seemed to thin good Mele for missionary work. ‘A lige basket of flowers was placed upon the desk of Representative hewitt, of New Yor i with the iA-Gael association | onlal of gratitude Of the resolution in re- j the House a | for Mr, Mewiit S mtrodu lation to O'Donnell. & prominent attorney of formerly’ of St. Louls, and a trusted jovernor Tilden, Was Rt the Capitol today. C,H. Harris, of ‘Tennessee, has been ap clerk Lo the Senate com:nitire on epidemic. NEW HOUSE APPOINTMENTS, ETC. ited seases, \e <This morning, in the Criminal Court, Mr. John E. MeNally, for George Fry, ances to Judge Wylie a perition for a writ of habeas corma Fry was convicted in the Poifce Court on six cases of petit larceny and sentenced to six months in foil in each case, and It 15 claimed that the convictions were not legal as the Police Court 18 hot constitutionally onganized, anit that the six eases were in fact but on. ‘Judzr Wylie sald he did not coincide in these views, and diSmissed the petition. DEATH OF AN OtD Ite Jones, Who was born In Maryiand, but was a resi dent of East Washington for the past fifty yeara, died yestemMay at his residence, 409 B street south Jones had for the past thirty years been active in the batting improvements of ction Of the city, He was a man of uy, honesty and integrity, and will be ‘A by the Well wishers of that vicinity. mes leaves a Widow, two sons and a lanze of friends to mourn theirlos3. His taneral will © from his Jate residence Sunday at two clock p.m. een nT FONERAL OF AN OLD Crrizex.—The funeral of David Davis took place this afternoon from his late residence, in South Washington, and was attended by quite alone number of friends and relatives. M AVIS Was about 73 years Old at the time of his native of Uae western part of the city and > rly his entire life fishing and gunning. He ‘as known as probably the most successful ducker inthe District. For several years prior to the es- taditshment of the metropolitan palter, Capt. Davis, as he Wis Tamiilarly culled, Was a member of tne old auxiliary guard, Miss Bond’s Story. SHE RECOUNTS HER SUFFERINGS AND IDENTIFIES HER ASSAILANT. Inthe trialof John C. Montgemery, Lee Pettis and Dr. Clements, at Hillsboro’, 11.., for the outrage on Emma Boni, sie repeated the story of the as- sault yestetday and fully tdentited Montgomery. | Sided here and represents a foreign government. | se of the United States and | Nebraka, and report to the commanding general | ot | and $torm. ~ Biemarek wong two straicht | The Christmas Cinb. A MERRY CHRISTMAS IN PROSPECT FOR POOR crit DREN—PLANS SUGGESTED FOR TRS PESTIVAL<ToR- KEYS, CHRISTMAS TREES AND KRIS RRINGLES—a CONFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SEVERAL, DISTRICTS. A number of the gentlemen who were sugrested as members of the comzitters to take charge in the different sections of the elty of the ony: 2 Children’s Christmas Clubs, held a cx Willard’s hall last night as to the ze: be followed. Among the gentlemen pres Commissioner West, Mr. Win. A. ing the first or West’ Wsshin: Macartiur, Mr. James E. Noyes and Mr. John A. . Pep setond district—west of Ist and nom northwest; Mr. Wim. | taird or South Wa | Oforgantzetion, ganized in the second dist And one by Mr. Perry at St. | These have tox aires ay children as members, Tt is clubs be merged and form th Tenresenting the Whole se nitted a Of 0 aP of the ms ae APIO he present. | This plan contemplates 9 pubils me | eatldzen in each district, M the club wil be ong: with alt Th that of treasurer, tilled by chtidren, that four commit | Of each of which shot trict committer. committee on invitatio that unese 2 cOMIMItt arzed with the duty to the ebild it the Christin 2 pirasted @ith the supervtain of | EEam. and oF we for the scuests: and the Christmas te, top fend to the preparation of the gifts and thelr distr Dution by Kris Kringle: and fourth, committee on dinner, to attend tothe prc and arrange ment "of the dinner. nin the district, who 1S 3 and to do 80, is requested to bring to the for some poor child, anid someth tree. Parents, who can, 9.1 dinner a turkey already’ cooked: or to send_npp! ds, Nes, &e. Mr. Perry made = which met with ¢ wilting ‘0 decorate the | pro thes hour. “Dinner shou'd commence at one o'clock p. Mz av two oveiork Lhe tubles should be cleared aWay and the amusements commence: at about half-past three the roo st five the — festival Biica. “So. Stctatora undl the dinner Is over: j Of the ciub, should, If pr and torether | recand to danger A appear: by ly Should “have fn now be admitted then the members cticable, join their guest: eycan Share in ‘the amusem, Provided for them. ‘The guests should be attended at dinner each ten of them by one bor and one girl Member of the club. _T! ould Const Of id ratkins, orange ed before the ain a be bored DY ant dress before dinner: let Ue doxology be Swat and | then Jet them eat: after dinner a short, bright tali: | Will be welcome t them. ‘The proposed onzanization of lbs tn the dis- tricts next’ Monday epplies to all the districts ex- cept the second, in whitch the work of orgat.ication as already been com ‘cussed last evening fo leelotbs, | knives and forks and the tiny oer” UUtie things necessary toa Christmas dinner on a large § ‘The genilemen Interested In the organization in the district dave already received Sach piedges } 88 to make them confident of searing an abi | Supply of turkeys and accessories. ‘Ther expect to | have to contribute out of their abu entertainment of the children in ou cortunateiy situated. It is expected to secure Ma Sonic hail for the Christmas festival i that dis trict, and the only fears expressed last bigiit was | that'the hall would not be larze enough for the | purpose. CHRISTMAS CHARITY NOTES. Madame Demnongeot has coutributed a large umber of articles for the Children’s Christmas Club charity. Northeast Washington sends $210 Tak Srap for the Christmas club. SS War a Ligvor Case was Diswisexp. | in the Criminal Court, in the cas? of John Alverts, charged with selling beer on Sunday, Mr. L. Brown Jag, counsel for the defendant, made the point on a moiton to quash the information that the deputy elerk at the Police Court had adininistered the oath, and had failed to note that it was done tn the ab: sence of the clerk, Judge Wyle decited that it Pas e-essary under the statite to have that ap- ar, and, as not, he granted the motion to quash tu¢ information. —— A Divorce Granrep.—Testentay. Judge James, in the Equity Court, granted. Catuerine Burt, a divorce trom Wiliam Newton Burt, with permission toresume her maiden name. ‘They were married tn the city of New York, April 3, i8iz, she at that ime eine & teacher at Kerantcn, Fa, and she charged thot on April 7, 1879, he deserted her at Rochester, N.Y. is ———— MARRIAGE Ticewses. — Marriage lcens Deen Issued by che clerk of the court to Thomas White and Sarena Jones; John T. Smackum aud Frances M, Callaman. eS Mr. Toisos’s MISHAP.—Mr. Smith J. Tolson, a stranger In the city, en route to Baltimore, was going along Pennsytvania avenue last evening, near the corner of 13th street, be siinned and fell; When the chanze of a revolver in his hip pocket exploded and set fire to his nether garments. In the Poitee Court this morning he was changed with carrying a pistol. Tn consideration of the clrctin- Stanees ‘Une court released im on his personal IS —Yesterday, a Affairs in West Washington, A BROKEN ArM.—Clarence, the seven-year old. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clements, broke his arm: white playing, some dars age re were Uo | fractures of the bone, Dr. Kleinschmidt hias.at- | tended the little sufferer. PUNERAL sella Berrr, Telict of the Try, took place yesterday fternoon from the residence of her stepson, Mr. john Berrs. 2005 O street. The funeral services | Were conducted by Rev. J. J.G. Websier, pasior of Dunbarton-avenue M. E. church, and the following stepsons and nephews of the deceased acted as -bearers: John Berry, Owens Terry, Peter Richard Berry, Samuel Wheeler and Whee- ler Chew. The interment was at Oak Hill. Soctal, AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENTS —The new German club, composed of Uhe members of the West Washington Witst club, bad Its first. recep ton last nigiat at the residence of Mr. J. D. MePher- gon, on Georgetown Helghts—Chamber Lodge, No- 4, Good Templars, gave a pieasant entertaln- Tent at Curtis’ hall last night. ALLEGED TRIFVES ARRESTED.—OMicer Burrows arrested yesterday u colored man, named Hl Johnson, changed with stealing a ot of rope sowie ‘time ago from a canal boat: also, May Panie} alias ‘Odell, on suspicion of stealing $40 from Chas. Hams. ‘They were both sent to court to-lay. ‘Nores.—Workmen have bezun sinking @ shaft for | Telegrams to The cranberries, bread and Butter, ples, | and | F | Suare Deraiay | Willtam of Germans PREPARATIONS TO HANG THE MURDERED KIN@ OF —_——_— | DESPERATE DEEDS OF A BIBI | MURDFR AND ROBBERY BY A YOUTH, | | DMENT IN MADAGASCAR. © Donnell’. Fate. | PREPARATIONS POR BIS EXECUTION—COMPENUED EP «7S TO ODTAIN A RESPITE, 14—Binns, the hangman, has ar te prison to make his tion of O'Donnell. Mr. the Luister, Says Ne 48 nol free to discuss mS taxen to obts a ee ee Tempered ip appre ing the jush govern- mn tne the result of the Lam- being made to e ahers of the Jury under creey. he any reports that all of the “LO Donnell have Deen seen, them to join in the a respite have thus far been | FRENCH BOMCAR! | tie t — rand Robbery by a Mike IAN. Dee, 14. thon Years, went Noume Tru from 2 rday afternoon mble, an old blind man, re, and after @ short ed him. He also rately ecpets Sentenced for Vie _ olating Che Scott Law. AMERIDGE, ONTO, Dec. 14.—At the session of the as court yesterday, Judge Frazier sem- ve saloon Keepers (6 pay fines to imprisonment fm the Shocking Death of a Wife and Mother. Dec. 14—John Ronner locked "ause she refused to: him with ee drunk. She went tothe woods and while bufldyng a fire her tut fire, and_she was burned to death, Question of Lecality ef | fren, presto Freie Gemelnd Society of Pree mun, president of the Fre | Thinwers, hority to mary. He has Qa reef one ceremony cnty, bats predecessor ta | Omce performed mang, and itis ‘That the | Statutes do not authorize it. | —— | ‘The Trint of the Wequetequeck Mem, naa! sctarted a gitt | journed to Savurday at 11 Tt was expected that itwould be comuded. — Failure of New York Produce Brokers. New Yor, Dec. =e Bert © Soot 5 a8 unable to meet ‘en- | Bagements, ats | The French Belegates Em Route to Washington. rw Yorg, Dec, 14.—The delegates from the Fides inions, of Paris let this ty to-day Se ladelphia, Baltimore and Was) phiia, ore niagton. Ivation Army in New Haven. New TAVeN, CoNs., Dec. 14.—In_ the city court thismorning Judge Deming discharged une mem- hers of the Salvation Army. ‘The judge sald that a the evidence produced there Was nothing done he part of the salvationists to provoke a ae peace. After the adjournment of the court i sald to the captain of the be interfered raving and “exnorting from the fate honse; but they must not beating drums, &c. Chief We | anay Will have to obey’ the orders of the mayor. Gencral Foreign News by Onble. the guards. Be thea shot bimsrif. SOCIALISTS ACOUTTTED, Viexwa, Dec. 14.—Six socialists.on trial at for high treasin, have been acquitted. THE MURDER OF THE KING OF ANKAM INSTIGASED BY CBINA. Parts, Dee. 14.—Advices trom Hal ‘of the 7th instant, State thet the murder of ma, of Anuam, was instigated by China. 9 SCUTICAL RePORN IY aan, Mapnip, Dec 14.—At the left a resstition was adopted. to aaluere Oo the pro gram of untversal ‘suffrage and reform of the: Stitution. | The chiefsof the Sagasta also met and passad n vote of confidence tm aud sutuorized kim to bring about: Tela: Uons between hig party ‘Senor Sagasta made a speech, im be cxpremned Miendly sentiments towards the sang, De TiS ET commer bs Manni, Dec. 14.—Th> ‘tween Spain and Portugal has boon signed. THE FRENCH BOMBARDMENT OF MADAGASCAY Loxpox, Dec. 14-—-Adgitional advices. Of the French bombardment of M state that the French adiniral gave no notice to the peo- ple on shore before opening fire ‘Vohemar, nor Offered To secure the safety of citizens bs taking Chem on board ls vessels. "On th i seniiment of the natives, who it se isible for their misfortunes. mio, shite, returning to Tumatara ve Pench the: conumander observed the Nag of the fylag over the town, ire tien bombarded A COMPLICATION AT ROME. Rome, Dec. 14.—Herr Von Schioezer, the German aintsicr to the Wartcan, ueld a conference, to-day on arainal Jacobina, the pontifical sooretary fie curdinare Prince upon the quesudn of | Deualf of the Pope to the Crown tn return for the prince's visit tothe Pope.” The matter 1s one difficult to be Justed, as the prince, while In Rome, Will he palace of Quirinal, the residence of King Hum- HICKS PASHA REPORTED Camo, Dec. 14.—The grapys to the Teporl that Hicks Pasha Birket on November 15, | governor of Donzole generally credit however, believed at Cairo, DR. HARMAND, Pants, Dec. 14.—It is believed here that Dr. mand, French ctvil commissioner in returned to Hue from Saigon. TORY CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER OF TEE ‘COMMONS. Loxnox, Dec. 14.—The Tory pent wlll propose Sir Matthew White ber from Nort Northumberland, as. ‘Speaker of the House of Commons. ———— ae ‘The Decline im the Villard New Yorn, Dec. 14.--One reason given for decline iu th? Villards 1s that an out-of-town ator has been forced vo sell a heavy lineorthe Titles. The bears knew the stock was to come oe to-day and the Bews. ; i | James W. Blackburn, of Kentucky, a nephew of Col. Joe Blackburn, was to-day appolnted foreman of the folding room of the House. The following Appointments were made by the officers gf the Tlouse to-day: Geo. Chitton, messenger to the doorkeeper: F. TH. Richardson, secretayy to we glerk; Ambrose Hoener, messenger; C. W. Perkins, Watchman tn folding ea ine ohn A. Paliner, of Virginia, was lay appoint- 2, index Clerk of the House, Vice Judson Holcomb, of Pennsylvania SENATE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES. At a meeting of the Senate committee on territo- Ties this forenoon the bill providing a civil govern- tment for the territory of alaska, introduced by Senator Harrison a few days ago, was considered. An amendment providing for the establishment of ‘Schools to be open to the children of both whites Indians, was adopted, and the Dill was ordered to be reported to the Senate. The committee also considered the bill authorizing retired army officers ‘to hold offices in the territories to which they may be elected by the people thereof. It was acted upon favorably and ordeted to be reported. Other measures before the committee were taken up and referred to sub-committees, SENATE OFFICERS NOMINATED, ‘Tne republican Senatorial caucus yesterday, after Tax Stan’s report clos'd, nominated W. P. ‘The others she could not swear to, but the proseca- tion claim that they can connect them with the crime by circumstantial evidence. Miss Bond in her evidence said that on the afternoon of June 20, 1882, after dismissing school and whilesne was sweep. | Ing the school house she was seized from behind by @.inan who dropped through the scuttle-hole from The attic of the building, "He choked her until she was bilnd, tied her shawl round her waist and then Pulled her up to the loft above. AS She went ty | she saw the face of one of the men tn the loft. there,” point! to John ©. Me ery, “is the Yery inan. i will swear that 1s E was easy enough made cuts on her throat and this she lost consciousness assaulted. When she reco' about 1 o'clock in the morning, she ying in a heap on the school-house floor aga A Cararorxta Mintionarme.. Knu.zp (CREDrToR.—Chas. Mc] San Francisco tragedy was the result of the Central Ga Light company, a 3 a talist and land-owner, ranking he sublet, 4 a Ki ‘the and i 44 i ag F iF sf ' il | i a a ‘but was: ‘With an by the son, Qo PRI eet ak the new conduit, near College branch. ‘They have ne down about eight feet so far—The road From Langley to the Chain bridge 1s being repaired by the farmers. ‘GRATN.—Arrived, boats HL. M. Talbott and Seneca, with cargo Wheat And corn; 700 bushels corn sold ‘two-day al 52. Peon arees Alexandria Affairs. Reported for THE EVESING Star. ‘THE CANAL TAX IMBROGLIO.—Mr. W. W. Dunzan, secretary of the Alexandria Canal and Bridge Co. has addressed from the office of the company tn Washington a communication to Chatrnan ‘Smoot, of the city dnance committee, protesting again: the city tax of $609 upon the property of the com- , and renewing the declaration that If the Pires are ‘mot reduced the'c. and B. Con whichis the lessee of the canal, will increase the toll on coal trom 5 to 8 per ton, even if by that means the canal Ot carry a single tou of coal to Alex- tcl tse Te ent Wo equitable, ought to par no taxes, but $000 tn full for the clatta ‘The Manchester rae Sr, sa, aa fouced, and yarns ate very Gol, che -——.—__ of RIROINTA COLORED Tepresentative colored Sesterdsy at Norfolk. to take take alleged grievances, people to be patient the God of Justice to pt resident. for i . i A ; i i a