Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except AT THE STAR BUILDINGS. Northwest Corner Penusylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. day, to enbeerfters tm the count, at 1 cents per Copies at the counter, 2 tugs prepaud—Oucents a month, Nit mouths he sear. $6 [Entered at the Post Ofice at Washington, D.C.,as econd-cines ? ‘Tae Weezy Sra postae prepaid. Six hed ou Friday—$1 a year, 50 cents 62 Al mail entmcriptions mz Xe paper sent lon pis paid ‘Rates of advertising inde known on application AMUSEMENTS. gatioNaL THEATER JEFFEESO: In Sheridan's Fs THE s With the Pull Strensth of his Company of Recognized Artists, ip the Cast, ‘To-morrow Mstinee at 2 and Evening at 8, RIP VAN WINKLE. Next wiek, the Comedians, ROBSON AND CRANE, lar Comedies, ‘Open. an CHARLES F. FORD'S OPERA COMPANY CHARLES FE. FORD'S OPERA COMPANY In Millocker’s Charming Opera, THE BEGGAR STUDENT, THE BEGGAR S1UDENT, Until Further Notice. VUatil Further Noti ‘No matter how cold, alway Student Matinee Satunday. Stuer, Nati Matinee Saturday. In preparation, PLANQUETTE’S RIP VAN WINKLE. Wusns day. sa10 Pity between 1th and 16th sts.n.w. FRIDAY EV » JANUARY ITH, 1884. ‘Debut of Washington's Wonderful Soprano and Actress, LA PETITE LOUISE MARGUERITE, Margherita in the opera of Faust, willsing the famous RSGiEce ant Jose! Somey portrays with thrtling dramatic gesture every sentiment of this exceedingly Gificult and teautiral aria. Marenerite ‘will also ap- Pear in the new musical act, The King's Clampion. “As The Seraph in Henry VINI. sbe will sing “Abgels Ever Bright and Fair.” Who iE. SANTON will appear ay Queen Catheriic, Mary Stiart and Queen Elizabeth Miss MeNerhany. Bischof, M.£. Carrier, Mrs. Leach, Mr. Steele and Mutide Sarpe will contribute to inake this the srandest concert of tue season, ‘The President ns been invited and is expected to be present. Te Speaker aud Mrs. Carlisle and W. W. Cor: EGran bave srcepred invitations and will be present, Tickets, Sfty cents: at Filis’, Metzerott’s, Eterbach, GL Wild € dros and Brentatio’s; no extra charge. ‘yato-2e '§ COURSE OF CONCERTS ‘2 7 OPLES Yor“ s THE TABERNACLE CHURCH, Corner $i: aud B tre th southwest, ‘On FRIDAY EVENTS Jepuary 1th and 2th. February silt dnd 2a, March fath ind web 18 cents. Single admission, Ellis & Co's. No! Peau; Ivania avent iSeries hae oe OURE people of the Tabernacle will render chorus a exch Mr. Daniels. Director, and will faguieh Tablewus at <cevral of the entertumacuts, Fave Concrft ih venue Peoples Course st the TAB- EEN SCLE e PRIDAY EVENING, January Lith, 1884, a 8 o'elo« Program. 1. Caliph of Bacdad, Mise Cores. Mirs.Good Ut Boilies. 3. The Huuter, te Meee Mr. Job ves, Galtise Wiis Mocdey. “Jo. the Stsrian Land Clirus: Emerson Dr J. W. Wachd smi Mr. SH decks. Accompanist. caecutid Generte Fea in Doncert, Pridas, Febuary Suh, Is Fridey. February a) tess. riday WV Lago HALL EBRL WSN NDDD TIT BBE HSN XD Dp T ae ee LLLLUN NNDDD T THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON, “WALL GIVE THREE GRAND CONCERTS, ‘THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AND 12, MATINEE SATURDAY, 2 P. M. Astntssion, a 50 and 75° Matinee. cee Site Children ander 12 2e Reserved Seats now on sale at Metzerott’ extra chance NEW THEATER COMIQUE. N omg MONDAY, JANUARY 7, ‘Be-engagement and Most Wonderfal Success of VikO FARRAND AND HER TROUPE OF NaC-NAC DANCERS. Entire New Show. ‘MATINEES TUESDAY, THURSDAY axp SATURDAY. ‘Monday, Jan. 14~-THE DANITES. MUSEUM. Tefen entrar stret sn ae See en Se oem oat a Pe fag Bertha and Ed. Kelly, Dilks and Gray aT da Wil lecture at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MONDAY and TUESDAY, January 14th and 15th, Subpets: “The Seven Modern Wonders of the World” suid "The Pullures of Uutelee™ ‘Tiexets for both Lectures, including reserved seats, $L Sinele adinisa’ou 0c.- reserved seats 5c. For sale only at Fils’ Music Sture and st the Church ph evening of Lecture Tis will be the only opportunity of hearing Mr. Cook bere this season, Those who desire to hear both Lectures should make application for seats. ‘Doors open st 7: Lecture at 8 p.m. HOICE SEATS FOR THE NATIONAL and FORD'S THEATER forsale st Brentano's Bock Store, 11th street and Penn- wplvania avenue, Py NCING PROF. PHIPPS, ST. JOSEFIVS HALL, corner Sth and H streges Horthwest, Infrae tone Fetes of tay Teidctcr 063 Masa ane” monte jenee. weno Bociables at the Hail every Tuesday and Friday, 8 toi USI: MUSIC! MUSICN PROF. Louls WEBER, dit-im 795 ir Stkext SOUTHEAST, Farnishes Music for ali cecasious at lowest rates. n9-: eaters at lowest rates. 09-2m° Pez Pose. 395,8,9,10,11,12-6t* BUTCHER HARD WAX, a OPEN FIRE PLACES, bn ARTISTIC BRASS Goops, 4% Bras FireGoods ARTICLES FOR HOUSEKEEPING, ““? Pr Lemos ‘In Great Variety. a HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, Duews Davo Stone. Ttake pleasure in informing my friends and patrons ‘Sst pending improvements at my old stand I will re- ‘Move temporarily, ON O& ABOUT FEBRUARY 1ST, 1834, TO NO. #1 PENA AVE. N. W., (VERNON BOW. Where I will continne to keep a full assortment of DRUGS, CHEMICALS FANCY GOODS. . = Coors Burren: Casurscse, Which bas taken prem! urope. Canada | United States. aud Se indoreat bythe het piven JerooLb MEDAL as She ope meted hs Tortiy of all tat in iasmed erie ae PURITY AND EXCELLENCE, ‘per case. quarts, #14: pints, 914 oe ee esr HUME. CLEARY & co... ‘807 Market Space. 418-1 ‘AR—TRY A WASHIN ALY STAR: an indepen ENTIAL YE! PRESIDENTI: TON Parra THE At = an ogee AS-aix col ne pus i VG YEAR obly one dolar Pet partziente: Wash Agee snd) Gomip, Perwosal. Pulitical and Social ‘earn copy. Maxis Graves, ‘TANGEBINES, GELATINR as aw BANANAS, ‘1918 Pennsylvania avenue, - the paid in advance; | { } Che ben ing Star, Telegrams “to The Star. STEAMER CLETIC HEARD FROM. —_—-—__ SPEECH BY CANADA'S NEW GOVERNOR ee ee AN ABANDONED VESSEL IN THE POTOMAC. oe Hoycotting Raitronds, SAN Fraxcrsco, Jan. 1 micte ts ite Possession of a citen m signed WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1884. LECTURE! SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip, ECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT) cae Unier the auspices of the SOCIETY OF Sit VINCENT DE PAUS. by MILTON E. SMITH, Fae < cna, (ee LS J ee ee red corner 1oth and He AY, Jan. 18, 1884, af 8 poe pea elo Tickets, 35 cents. Jal0-st* |[OSSIGNOR CAPEL, ON “THE MARRIAGE TIE.” Lecture at Ford's Opera House on. SUNDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Tag procreds of Shiu lecture will be devoted to. the clothing of poor schovl children by ‘the Young Catho- lies! Briend Society. “Admission, 50 cents. Persons de- siring orchestra chairs tay secure them at Elia’ music Sach gant Ueda Put ho reserved vesta willbe sald on the Lecture nigh APOLEON SAINT HELEN, Lecture By J. A. MACKNIGHT, ‘American Consul at that Island. The Jecture will be Ilustrated by a Series of Views of the ISLAND AND THE OLD HOME AND TOMB OF NAPOLEON, Handsomely presented through MR. B. P. MURRAY'S STEREOPTICON, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, SING, JANUARY IITH, ATS O'CLOCK US. GEORGE: B. LORING WILL INTRODUCE Admission, S0c.; no reserved seats, Ja3-th.e,tu,th&fst MONSIGNOR CAPEL, The Confessional: Ite Necessity and Its BONAPARTE AT A ect: Infiuences, Lincoln hall, FRIDAY EV! ‘Jan. Ist. 188s." Tickets, for the benelit of St kugabtine’s church. 50 cents, ate T a E ONE MINUTE B ° 3 8 GRAND EXHIBITION FOR FIVE DAYS, * COMMENCING TUESDAY, HOT COFFEE FREE, (Our friends and the public are invited to come and get THE FINEST CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA ‘They ever drank, FRANE RICKER, (Tribune Building, New York} PRoPEIEron, ‘Will Exhibit at Our Store, THE BOSS, OR, ONE MINUTE COFFEE POT, ‘The most wonderfal of all inventions ever exhibited before the public for making Coffee and Tea, A child six or seven years old cau make Coffee and Tea with it ciected. | Just as well as the most experienced cook, and it takes La Zinsara, | only ONE MINUTE TO MAKE COFFEE AS CLEAR AS WINE with all the rich ingredients contained in the ations, Miss Vir- | COFFEE or TEA. In boiling Coffee or Tea you get no Coffee or Tea, only | bitter water; but by the new method of making it we hurd | have adelicious drink. No fish skins, no salt, no egas, : | no cold water, no anything else used to settle the Coffee Hlarel ath, 1804.” Sixth Concert, Briday, March ath, | or Tea, | | | 's, without | DEALERS IN STO" ‘jas-ot. | Hands and Skin in ALL ARE REQUESTED 30 COME, ‘Whether Customers at Our Store or Not, ~~ AND GET A CUP OF HOT COFFEE OR TEA Physicians sre particularly invited tocall and examind its scientific principles ‘THE POTS WILL BE ON SALE WHILE THE EXHIBITION LASTS. ‘We have seen these Coffee and Tea Pote tested with ‘the most wonderful results, and want our friends and Castomers to see them in practical operation, SIMPSON & GUY, VES AND HOUSE FURNISHING oops, 1005 PENNNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ‘WASHINGTON, D. 0. A RARE CHANCE FOR AGENTS. ja3-6t PE t0L003, A LIFE SPECIALTY, By Da. J. VAN DYCE, ‘No. 22 Grant Place, ‘Washington, D. 0. Dermatology refers to Diseases of the Skin and Hair and a Dermatologist, as @ physician. who makes a spe- Clalty of their treatsent, "Teiga well:tuown tact tha Riser pring bes ape bis es to ane seat and veut of a certain class of Dimasen, a succeed bet. ter thas ce who tiea'e all Dineaser Dr. VAN DYCK reared a incrative fami Philadelphia nearly 20 years ago to devote clusively to the practicé of Dermatoloy. He has studied, size pe erate ery fort ot Set, Disc, ae isiuor, Eruption, Discolora ect and B of the Complexion, “Hair, ycrrows, Eyel the xistence, until he hss arrived at al- ost perfection ia ‘Sele tresimuent, no. matter what ths uature of the case may be, nor how long it has lasted, De VAN DYCK can entesou ‘The Doctor offers his services to the public of Wash- ington and Baltimore, his claims to public patrun- awe upon a iberal professional edncation:an extensive experience of [0 ears and a perfect kncwleage of the requirements of the Skin aud s familiarity with every Anown cutaneous treatment. pacpgan consult Dr. VAN DYCK with every faith in Gihce, No. 22 Grant Place: hours. sn. to 7 pm; Sundays, 9to df unable to call describe your cass Send 3 stamps for answers me ‘Send Yor Circular Seetatap Assos, Crzaeme Suz | LADIES’, MISSES AND CHILDRENS’ WRAPS axD MILLINEBY GOODS, at ‘KING'S PALACE, ‘814 7th street northwest, SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in all departments. HATS, BONNETS, BIRDS, PLUMES, TIPS, FLOWERS, TRIMMING VELVETS, RIBBONS, LACES, SILKS, ‘SATINS and PLUSHES. ELEGANT LADIES CLOAKS, in every style and quality. MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S HAVELOCKS, from 25 to 60 per cent reduction. On hand: 15 SILK PLUSH. COATS, at $16: 19 Elegant SILK PLUSH NEWMAR- SETS 3 SU 7 SILK PLUSH DOLMANS, from DON'T PURCHASE BEFORE EXAMINING OUR STOCK, KING'S PALACE, 816 Tth street northwest. S. Vexari's, 20 orm Srazer Noxruwest the largest assortment in this city. We hsvequite a number of men A nice overcoat or & Buit of Clothes, ranging in price FLORIDA ORANGES, | from $260to $8. Also, Hats, Capa, Boots and Shoes, ‘ke. allvery cheap for the Holidays, 3. W. SELBY, ae ‘Wir 1916 Peansylvenie svenan © i I HAVE THIS DAY SOLD THE “ST DENIS" Restaurant, corner of 7th and F sts, n.w., to ‘Mesers. Josiah Simpson and Charles H. Miller, who will De responsible for all abilities against the vlice WILLIAM W MS, SIMPSON & MILLER. ate DECORATIVE ART EXHIBIT, AT NO. 904 F treet northwest. will ve an opening and for ladies and gentlemen, of eubroideries “Ladies’ Art Associsti m” of New York, de- wigns sketched by syedal artiste, Piano covers, re crees. table covr's und nuiuerous hotsehold decora- fons. Tustructions given and orders taken by Mise 3. M. BIRCH. Jall-St_ er TEE UARTERLY MEETING OF the Rey ‘Committbe of the District of Columbia, for January, will be beld in St George's Hall. 1th strect northwest, near E street, SATURDA: January 12th, *34, at 73 o'clock p. 1 Full atten dance is expected, as business of importance will come before the committee, ‘By order of the President, JAMES M. GREGORY, Secretary. [p= ALE SOULS’ CHURCH. CORNER 14TH AN A.M, CLAPP. we cra sts. n. w.—Rev. RUsu R, SHIPPEN, pastor. Sanday school at 9:30 8 mu. Morning service at x. at7:30p.m. Rev. A. P. Putnain, of Brooklyn, re will preach next Sanday. rmurning and evenlbg” Initaian clergymen ‘will also preach, as Boston, Jam 20. G. W. Wendie, Newport. It L, February 10, Rev. Brooke Herford, Boston, Fé y 17. ‘Rev. 8. R. Calthrop, 5) . Rev. T. C. Wil Souls’ church, N, ‘March 16. Rev. James Freeman Clarke, D. D., Boston, April 13-20. Rev. A. P. Peabody, Cambridge, April 27. jall-2t CP aacttea aque 7: DARTMOUTH ALUMNI ARE RE- foe at the Bureau of Faueation at of Op. am. TUESDAY, Sanuary 1 TANE bat nL Beret We pet A SDREWS 2. m PERRY, hector. ‘The Chureh wi evening this week from six to eight olclock for renting PENS, Parti: desiring’ pews should’ make selections fore Sunday. when the church will. be reopened. Rev. J, H HUBARD. D. D., of Winchester, Va. and Rev. GANPBELL Fant, D. 'D., of Bultiinore, Ma., officiat- alos Ss THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ational Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Ci January ‘dren will be held on FRIDAY, 1504 H street, at 6:30 p.m, 3ul0-2t e FR ti iH. RE il be ope’ ith, 1884, at the house of Mew. ¥-'T. Baxter, HELE! a DERMIC BALM Is THE BEST PREPARA fom for hapoed hands aid lips Bt ents pee tual size, 10 cents, at MUNCASTER & HOW. ARD'S Pharinacy, corner Tth and'I streets Horthwent 03 TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, CABINET- MARERS, &e.—We, the undersized, MICHA| J. DWYER and WILLIAM J. FULTON, having entered into copartuerahip, will oper a Painting and Hardwood Finishing Establishment at G street. between Beh and 7th strevts vorthwext,wiere we will dd all kinds of work pertaining fo our business, such as Finishing and Polishing of Wood Mantels, Desks, Library Sets, Sideboards, Furniture, &e, in the best workinaulike manner, and at reasonable prices, B— Proprietrs ana manufacturers of (Perfection) Wood Filler. ‘This Filler is pronounced by architects, builders and cabinet-makers to be the best woud now in use for the preservation and filling of all Kinds | gf woud. | Fatimates on house puluting and fnighing furnished, Lespectfully. DWYER & FULTON, Painters and. Finishers, fsst? 623 Gost., bet. Gth and 7th sts, hw, TO THE ST en BIA—The annual meeting of this | Association will convene on MONDAY, Ji 1864, at noon, in Itoom N corner of Peniusrivania west, in Washington, D.C “ MES 8. EDWARDS, President, 305-8 VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL. Free. Describes 200 Piedmont farms, Adiiress ” BILLEARY & SON, Warrenton, Fauauier county, jad 20" ‘OFFICE OF THR MUTUAL FIRE INS, CO. OF D.C, asuiscro, January 4, 1894, THE ANNUAL MEE’ INSURANCE COMPSNY of the District of Cofumbis wall be held on the THIRD MONDAY OF JANUAI' IRM, the Zist instant, at the Office of the. Compan corner ‘of Penusylvania avenue and 9h strect 1. ‘eolumencing at 9 o'clock #.11 By thocharter of the Company the clection of seven managers to constitutes board to conduct the affairs of the Company ie reauiied fo be Beldat theabwve necting 3 the aixthartiele of the by-laws of the Compan UAE the annual aneeting of the Company iness in order shall be the appointment of & i oe with tins act of incorporation, Between tie a incorpo ween hours of 9 o'clock a.m, and 6 p 1." Amonnt of premiuin notes hel Abound of cast on baad“ aah recetsed om renewals for" 1884, 6 Securities. 7 theCom-. nd ‘Losses by fire for year 18%3, Losses 87 fire for ¥eie 1883, ddjusted aa ae . 82,08 ‘The Annvial Statement will be’ nady for distribution at the Office by the Ith inst.” = aera. ‘By order of the Bound of Si Jabdid S-WESLEY BULELER, Secretary. FIRE SETS, FENDERS, &0,, &0, E. F. BROOKS. GAS FIXTURES, 691 15TH STREET, Concoman Bui.pmma, ‘Full line of these Goods, also Artistic and Fancy Colored Glo} Porcelain Lamps, Portabl it Prices, Fancy Brass and les, dc, E_F. BROOKS. Lon als (em WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec, 17, 1883. <2 Mn M. 7. Uaapwei.— Ta Compliance with your request 1 bes to hat you, an well ae others, have ben botUines aud ¢ bottling, wus beer, aud’ aun at liberty to sell 16 eau oueand Siery ones ee fours, truly, ax-1m Cup. HEURICH. ea HOLIDAY GOODS, DUPLEX LAMPS. STUDENT LAMPS, GAS GLOBES, GAS SHADES. SCONCES. CANDLESTICKS, GAS PORTABLE STANDS, SAMUEL 8. SHEDD, 400 9th street northwest, THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND Residentsis particulariy called to PHOSVIT 2, au the new and popular Brain aud ‘Nerve Touic.and Sage? @ersgectoal Sharia’ For’ sale acraicd by the glass or W. ©. MILBURN, Bole Inventor and Manufacturer, sepa 4 yIvauin aveniie, = DRUGS—C_ 8. PRICE, DRUGGIST, 426 Tr street southwest, the leadinye Pharmacy’ in South | Washington. Physiciais’ Vrescriptions a specialty. | Patent “Medicines, Perfumery aud Toilet Articles ii | (reat variety. nla (Cp BULDING LoMpen.” AND HARD wooDs: of every description expecially ordered to wut customers, 4-4,5-4. 6-4, 8-4 Ash Counter Tops,prime and seasoned; Also Walnut, Mahogany, Cedar, Cherry, Poplar. Oak, ‘Ash, White Pine. Geonvia Pine and Virginia Pine, rough, dressed, or manufactured into Partition, Celling, Wain- acoting, Flooring and Mouldings, in lot to accommo- date. All orders filled with dispatch aiid correctueus, at Jeu than Current uuarket prices, WM. McLEAN & SON, Cor. 13th and B streets northwest, iD JOB PRINTING BY AY & CLARKSON, ‘839 Pennsylvania avenue, gn execute printing of all kids nestly and coreecty St nds nestly au cits Rg mares CP army RtigRSSE GSE En our. 5 introduction of an. Electric “Light Machine, tosether Tre prepared to Turmunly with low price auy work Ju tholine of ‘Engraving, for either ‘or plate-press print esigns and Estimates furnished upon application. ‘THE LAUTEN ENGRAVING COMPANY, 1426 New York avenue, ALL bingo fone INDEBTED TO LIKES, | on KAN! (HE GREAT FAMILY REMEDY, re itis, Hoa andall sruof ths Throat and Lucey“ Dac ISAAC 3. MAI iss PULMONAR HONARY BALSAA has ver 20 years’ rn lawyers, and the inedicine ‘rnows. ‘by physicians, ministers, Dll : Dough ‘public generally: aa the best Cugi cents a bottle. jall-imip. ‘Bold by all druggists at 25 Hazes & Scaares, JEWELERS, 018 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NEW YEAR'S REQUISITES, COFFEE URNS, ‘TUREENS, CAKE BASKETS, FBUIT STANDS, ‘WAITERS, . CARD TRAYS, COFFEE SPOONS, UE IPAS Aen Cos ees Oeee BOTeY ee 50 Eke 46 strent southwest, Govenxwent Reckirrs To-pay.—Internal reve- ‘ue, $222,899; customs, $925,957. New BaNk.—The controller of the currency to- lay authorized the First National Bank of Tulia- a hol Tenn, to jin business with a capital of 50.009, omy (© bee! . Bing were opened at the Treasury department to- ay for the extension of the post ‘office and sub- treasury at Boston. Hopkins & Dickinson were the lowest bidders, $3,495. ‘Tue Mexican Recirrocity TREATY Will come up for consideration by the Senate in executive session onthe 20th fst. Mr. Romero, the Mexican minis 1S had a conference with Secretary Freling- eu.on the subject, and the latter told him he believed the treaty would be approved, but agtrong Aight will be made agatnst It by those inverested in domestle sugur, because the treaty: proposes to ad~ Init sugar from Mexico free of duty. On her side Mexico ts fo admit, agricultural unplements and many other products of this country tree, ARMY ORDERS—The leave of Second Lieut, John T. Barnett, Sth cavalry, 1s extended six months on Account of disability. An army retiring board will convene at St. Francis barricks, St. Augustine ‘The followin; oF OL Horatio G. Gi Gibson, surgeo le 13 the detall for'the board: Col. my 3d artillery; Major Joseph _K. ; Capt, John G. Turnbull, 3d artil- fact Pt: Geotee F. Barstow, 90 artillery; Capt. William W. Gray, assistant surgeon; First Lieut ohn, DC Hoskins, 31 rullery; recorder, Capt. lalcolm McArthur, 17th infantry, will report to ‘this board for examination for retirement, AMONG THE CALLERS atthe White House to-day Were Senators Harris, Palmer, Manderson, Vest, Bowen and Blatr, Representatives Horr, Thomas, Hiscock, Miller, of Pennsylvania, and Nutting and Gen. McCook, secretary of the Senate. AuLof the Cabinet officers were present at the regular Cabinet meeting to-day Tue Proteus court of inquiry held a secret ses- ston to-day to make some preliminary arrange- ments for the preparation of their rey ‘The depositions from patties in St. John’s have not yet arrived. Cuter ENGINEER MELVILLE was before the Greely Tellet board to-day for the purpose of correcting his testimony and making some additional suggestions as to fitting out a relief expedition. ‘Tar SreEDwatt left Norfolk for New York yes- terday, Lievr. C. L, Brews, U. 8. N., Who was examined yesterday for promotion, failed to pass physically, and he was to-day before the naval retiring board for examination for retirement. Nava Onpers—Assistant Engineer Win. N. Little, ordered to the New York navy yard; Assist ant Engineer J. L. Wood, to the Washington navy yard: Lieut. A. V. Wadhams, detached from duty on the coast’ survey, soth Inst., and ordered to ine struction in ordnance at the’ Washington navy ¥ard: Passed Assistant Engineer J. H. Percy, from Syietal duty at “Newport i 1. and ordered tote New York navy yard; Capt. Heiry Wilson, granted six montis’ leave of absence. om en Pronaste Boxp Caut.—The Secretary of the ‘Treasury will probably issue a for $10,000,000 Soper cent bonds tomorrow, = Cat FOF $104 ‘TRE Stock Raisers’ CoMMITTEE.—At the meeting at the agricultural bureau yesterday, of the com- mittee representing the stock raisers of the coun- try, to secure legislation to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among cattle, a sub-committee, consisting of Senator Miller, Representative Hatch} and Messrs, Curtiss, New York; Carey, Wyoming? Hunt, New Jersey; J. B. Griinell, Iowa; D. We Smith and Commissioner Loring, was appointed tg consider all subjects betore the comraittee and for- Toulate a bill for its approval. ‘The members of the committee to-day visited the Capitol and conferred with members of the House committee on agricul- ture as to the needed legislation, ‘Tre PaEstDENT Will probably visit New York city. on the 2ist inst. to attend the reception to be given by the Union League club. Bums were opened at the Treasury department Yesterday for the construction of the metal work of the foundation cylinder for,the lighthouse in Delaware bay. ‘There were fourteen bidders. The lowest bid was that of the Johnson Foundry and Machine company, of New York city, $14,974. ‘NEBRASKA’S STONE FOR THE @IONUMENT. — A memorial stone for the Washington monument has Just been received from Nebraska, It tsa slab of brown sand stone, five feet long, two feet high and six Inches thick, ‘with the state coat of arms and the Words “Nebraska’s tribute” engraved upon it. THE ReMatNs of Lieut. John P. J. Augur, U. S.N. whose death was mentioned in yestetday’s Stax, will be interred at West Point. New Ccsrows REGULATIONS —Secretary Folger has issued an order to Assistant Secretary French directing him toprepare new customs regulations Ww Lake the place of those of 1 Tae Weexiy Sta for this week 1s now ready for mailing; price, three cents per copy. It 1s large, eighicpage paper, of fifty-six columns, cut pasted and folded, and Will be sent_anywhere In the United States and Canada, postpaid, for one dollar a year. STAR ROUTE EXPENSES, Pay of Detectives and Attorneys, FOR SHADOWING RX-SENATOR SPENCER, $1,500—FOR DRINKS, THEATER TICKETS, FTC., $5,000—FOR DRINKS FOR TWO CONGRESSMEN 45 CENTS—SENATOR VAN WYCK CRITICISES THE ACCOUNTS OF MESSRS. BLISS AND MERRICK. . Prior to sending the report of expenditures by the | Department of Justice in the star route trials to the Government Printing OMlce to be printed, the Papers were submitted to Senator Van Wye! mover of the resolution. He says there are about sixty or seventy pages covered with items of ex- pense of detectives, consisting chiefly of payment for drinks at saloons, hotel bills, refreshments of various Kinds, car fare, and theater tickets. The wegregate amount Of tlils sor? of expenditure foots up several thousand dollars, perhaps as high a3 $6,000, IUIs. shown thatthe personal expenses of detectives shadowing ‘or Spencer, Including the time he was in Washington, were about $1,500, One detective reports an investinent of 45 cents 1n rinks for two Congressinen. ‘The bills of the attorney lange sums are not Itemized as formerly required, buUare lumped. | Mr. Bliss putin a Dill for $9.200 for services from April to November. As the appropria- Uon for the fiscal year, endiug June 30th, was ex- hausted, the controller Asked tora detailed’account, saying le wanted to know what proportion was t0 be charged to one fiscal year and What to the next. Mr. Hilss replied in substance. Senator Van Wyck Says that he could not xo intodetails, but that ofthe sum lve demanded "$2,000 was for services rendered prior to June 30th, and the remainder ($7,200) for the current year, whereas, the Senator Siys that there were no trials in progress after June, Mr. Merrick put ina bill for $5,000 for services, from, Apri Oth to uly goth, aud the controller called tor adet Account so as to charge the p ro Portion against each “Mscal year. “Str Merck's Teply was in substance that_ $1,500 was for serivces prior to June 30th, and $3,500 for services subse- quent to that tine.’. “Whereas,” continued Senator ‘Van Wyck, “there Was no trial progressing in July, and 10'S not easy to see how Messrs. Bliss and Mer: Tick could be earning money when there was nothing doing.” WHAT MR. MERRICK SAYS—UE DESIRES 10 HAVE THE WHOLE MATTER INVESTIGATED, ‘The attention of Mr. R. ‘T. Merrick, one of the government counsel in the star route trial, was called Unis morning by a Star reporter to a criti- ¢ism of Senator Van Wyck upon the expenditures made for counsel fees, that the counsel were paid sxttavagantly when the trial was not in progress, MMr.M. Said: “I have nothing to say in regard to matter now. When the proper time comes may have something to say. 10 fs the desire of the Attorney General and of myself, as one of the and others drawin; ave this whole matter inve any ope any charges let them pared, ‘Whole inatter be investigated.” . ————— ‘The Senate and the Personal Tax. WHAT SENATOR HARRIS Says. Several years ago a sub-committee of the Senate District committee, ot which Mr. Harris was chair- substituting a license system for ft, A delegation headed by Mr. Davidge appeared and argued at length in favor of the change. The subject came AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE SENATE IN SESSION. MISSISSIPPI MILLION BILL PASSED. | MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES, ETC. ‘The Senate. A MILLION FOR THE MISSISSIPPI IMPROVEMENT, | In the Senate, thls morning, Mr. Van Wyck, | from the committee on the improvement of the | Mississippt river, submitted a joint resolution ap- | Propridting one million dollars to continue the im- provements already begun by the Mississippl river improvement commission. After some debate, 10 was amended 80 as to give it the form ofa bill, which Was read three tlmes and passed. PETITIONS were presented as follows: Ry Mr: Mitchell, from citizens of Philadelphia, asking protection of all citizens In the right to vote. This petition, Mr. Mitchell said, had come to him with a letter from Miss Susan 18. Anthony, which letter he would at- tach to the petition, By Mr. Ingulls, trom many citizens of Kansas who formerly served in the United States army, praying for additional reitet by way of pensions. Capitol Topics. PAYNE'S NOMINATION STILL DISCUSSED. ‘The nomination of Mr. Payne for the U. S, Senate In Ohio continues to bea subject of general dis- cussion afftong democrats. A democratic Senator sald this morning: “It’s the hardest blow struck the democratic party for years.” Representative Wilkins, of Ohio, says that Mr. Payne has never had a doliar of interest in the Standard ON com- any. He believes that Mr. Payne's “high char- feter and unimpeachabje integrity” will render ‘him acceptable to the pafty, and that after awhile the clamor against him in Oulo and elsewhere will quiet down. crvit. RIGHTS. ‘The Senate Judiciary committee to-day discussed ‘Mr. Edmund’s clvil righvs dill (to protect the rights of citizens in the south), but took no final action. POST ROUTES AND POSTAL TELEGRAPH. Ata meeting of the House committee on post oftices and post roads, this morning, Mr. Money was authorized to report to the House favorable action on the bill making all public roads and high- Ways post routes, and giving the Postmaster eral power to establish postal service whenev: his Ne eo the public fare required it. lls of Messrs. Anderson and Sumner relative to che postal telegraph were referred to the sitb-com- mittee having in charge that subject. Mr. Bing- ham, a 1nember of the sub-committee, says no ac- Uon towards formulating a bill will be taken for ten daysor more. During tbe interim an effort will be made to secure data with which the sub- committee may work. ME, KASSON AND THE TOWA SENATORSHIP. It was sald about the Capitol to-day that Repre- ‘sentative Kasson, of Lowa, Is In the field as a can- didate for U. S. Senator to succeed Mr. Allison. long ago Mr. Kasson declared in a published letter that he would not be a candidate for re-election to the House. He has gone home to Des Moines, it 1s sald, to actively organize his canvass, TUE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IXPROVEMENT. ‘The House committee on rivers and harbors at a | meeting to-day referred the subject of an immedi- | ate appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Improvement: of the beet Tiver to a sub-committee, consist- ing of Messrs. Blanchard, Gibson and Henderson. CANAL PROJECTS BEFORE THE HOUSE. ‘The House committee on railways and canals at @ meeting this morning determined forthe present ‘to consider ail matters before it in full committee. ‘Mr. Murphy, of Towa, at the request, of members, (ve a iistory of the Hennepin canal. Mr Hoblit | | | il, of Maryland, expects to report to the House Wednesday t, the bill “providing for the Mary~ Yand and Delaware ship canal. Mr. Wempie, also a member of the committee, 18 considering te pro- Priety of introducing a bill in the House providing for am appropriation for the permanent ‘unprove- ment of the Erle canal. Presidency Pro Tem. of the Senate. ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN caUccs. ‘The caucus of republican Senators yesterday af- ternoon appointed a committee, consisting of Messrs. Morrill, Hoar and Cameron, of Wisconsin, to walt upon Senator Anthony and confer with him in re- gard to his election as president pro tem. While the republican sentiment was in the last Congress and at the beginning of this unantmously tn favor of Mr. Anthony, his severe illness and continued physical weakness have made a reconsideration of | the subject necessary. The caucus was called | to consider this phase of the matter. It was said by some that Mr. Anthony’s physical infirmity Was a bar to his election, as, in view of the fact that there is no Vice President, the presidential oMice inight in the course of events devolve upon the President of the Senate. While there was en- Ure unanimity of sentiment as to Mr. Anthony's: eminent fitness in every other respect, it was thought that the contingencies which might arise from uls physical condition deserved careful con- sideration, The republicans are desirous of mant- festing their high esteem for and confidence in Mr. Anthony, but do not want to Tun the risk of any difficulties from the election of a that may be Incapactta- Ted from an active discharge of the duties of the position. ‘The committee was authorized to confer with him, and learn his wishes, It being suggested that he might be tendered. ine It, or that he might be el re- sign. The hat the tne and eb nt of the chair who shall be in ail respects able to discharge | the duties ‘The committee concluded to le | Morrill alone call upon Mr. Anthony, and have a | friendly talk with hia, witich was don’. While no | jon has "yet been made, a Srax re- ‘d from pretty good autiority that Mr.) ction. He 13 yy Will NOL insist. upon bis el duhiy improving in health, but thinks that he Is not Yet tn a comittion to a: place of such re- Spousiblilty as {hat of president pro tempore. Con- | sideration for hts heaith prompts him, 1t 13 sald, to devine the honor, Another caucus’ will be held within a few days—some time next week—when the cominittee Will make a formal Teport as to Mr. Anthony, and a candidate for the position will be nominated, Mr. Sherman 3s prominently” te Uoned and Mr, Ingalls ts talked of. Mr. Edmund has Supporters, but IU1s sald he does not want th place. Mr, Jugalls 1s one of the finest parliamel Tarans in the body, and some of is friends think of Urving IMs nomination. The selection will probe ubly rest beuws wd Sheri. | } Ohio Democrats. WHAT MR. GEDDES SAYS ABOUT THE PAYNE NoMI- XATION—THE CHANCES FOR TANIPF LEGISLATION EY THIS CONGRESS—OU10 DEMOCRATS OPFOSED TO CIVIL, SERVICE. ‘The nomination of Henry B. Payne by the demo- cratic caucus in Ohto to succeed Mr. Pendleton in the Senate, with its probable effect upon the party, has been a general subject of discussion among members of the House. Mr. Payne’s assoctation with the Standard Of company and various coal ‘and iron interests 1s looked upon with apprehenston ‘bby many of the democrats; and the defeat of Pen- dleton 1s looked upon as a biow at the civil service reform principles. Mr. Geddes, of Ohio, speaking on the subject toa, Srax reporter sald: “If Mr. Payne could stand on | his own merits I should be delighted at his nomina- ‘Uon, but his associations are unfortunate. He is a man of ability and will represent the best interests, of the people, but the manner in which his name has been associated with the Standard Oil com- pany will have a bad effect, I fear.” “What will be hfs position on ‘the tariff ques- tion?” asked Tax STAR. “41 think it safe to Say that he will favor a con- servative policy. He Will stand Srmly upon the ‘Ohio platform’ and work in every way according to democratic principles. His views upon this ee newest the majority of the Ohio deie- mn” “po you think there will be a tariff bill reported to the House which wili meet with the views of the ation?” ‘Mr. Hurd fs in favor of radical measures, Dut the majority of the ways and means committee 43 4n favor of a conservative policy, and he will not have sufficient influence in the committee to secure ‘the adoption of any radical measures, I think the committee will take some conservative Interests must be recognized, and think that the must be rec ant dest 1s to present a separate bill upon this sub} should be in favor of ‘the Dill Of 1867, until a general tariff bill could be passed. Idoubi that the democrats will succeed in the passage in the Senate of a taritt {is season; for that reason I think It best to pasa an indi bill, a8 such action 1s necessary Seen oe democrats in Ohio and i resulting | } SOCIETY NOTES. ‘Yesterday being I street day, the usual quota of visits were made and received tn that quarter. A Stranger going the rounds of fashionabie cails for the first time is particularly struck with the almost Unvarying politeness with which all are received and made to feel welcome. Mrs. Pollok possesses, in an eminent degree this Sne tact, whica 1s to be admired whenever and wherever it be found. Mrs. Fleming's ls another pleasant house to callers, the rooms having a sociable alr, devold of the leas feeling of stit™ess. Mrs. D. P. Morgan and her daughter had numerous callers yesterday. This 13 Miss Morgan's first season In Washington, as also her thst wiater ont, much of her ti re having been passed ‘abroad, though I vious "to coming here was i New York. quite an accomplished horsewoian, and devoted, to riding and driving, She brougit here, tn ton to her ow & nas for tie v he home pire sit the improvement ts so gradi at times searcely perceptible. The dampness of {its climate rather tended, she thought, to increase her rheutatic affection, The reeeption held of the Secretary of State was thete frst. re: ‘Thursday evening gathering of the season, Freitnzhuysen was assisted by the Misses. E huysen and Miss Griswold. “Theme were preset among the guests, the President, members 07 the Various foreign legations, Viscount and Lady Bury, Postmaster General Gresham, Secretary. Ful Monsignor Capel, and numerous oiticers of the army and navy. Previous to attending this reception the President Was entertained at dinner by Secretary Chand rd fo meet ita there were his Cabinet of ices of the Supreme Court,a few represent the army and navy, and a number of Con- Levening nt the recence lar ally Sor gressmen, Mrs. Bowen, wife of the Senator trom Colorado, at her private parior in the Tigges Mouse, held a re- ception yesterday afternoon from four’ to seven, which was largely attended by prominent peop Justice and Mrs. Wood, assisted by the Misses. Wood, held a pleasant reception last evening at their home on Vermont avenue. Marshal and Mrs. Clayton McMichael entertained evening. Viscount and a their two daught 1. AMONG the others pres- Miss Frelin; de La Cre, of th Jegation, and Capt. Clark, of Gen, Sherida ‘The wife of Lieut. MeCatla gave a “tea” yester- day from 406. Mrs. MeCalla willbe ragembered a8 Miss Sargent, of Boston, and. poss talent for painting, has utilized It in ep her home, the ceiling of the parlor laying ben painted tn large square panels, Wileh, <tter being ted In place and joined closely, present the ap- Pearance Of fine mosile Work 5 At 8 O'clock last evening the parlors of Mrs Campbell's residence, on E street, were open, and a party of Mr. and Mrs D. E. friends were highly entertained married couple. The affair was most. enjoy throughout, and the house was tilled with ac nial and pl y of Washingt people. Dancing commenced at an earl: continued until atter midnight. “grand march” Was played, and there ral adjournment to the dining-room, whe party partook of a sumptuous repast. Nir. Mrs. Towson were assisted in entertaining thelr gests by Mrs Campbell, the bride's mother, and by her sisters, Misses May, Mamie and Edith Chump- bell. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. West, Mr. and Mrs. Fox, Col. and Mrs, Street, Miss Fristo, S$ Minor, Miss Killinger, Miss Jones, Miss Moore, Miss Lxons of Richmond. Mi of chi iy ag wk, Mr. Ira 1. Hyde Mr. Dapray, nedy, ME. Darrell, A Addison, ‘The National Ries were “At Hom ‘of Chazy, N.¥., Mr. Mr. Snow, Dr. Fry, Dr. Kken- It, Mr. Hopkins and Mr. ” to thelr friends last night, and the Armory was thronced vith deilrht young people, the number being latger than at any of their similar entertainments: tlisyear. The hall was, as usual, very hand- somely decorated. ‘The floor committee ‘were Messrs, Geo. W. Evans, Geo. W. Stokes, M. BE. Dan- forth, Frank McDermott, W. H. Keneaster, Thos, A. Garner and Geo, M. Trimble. The committee on entertainments consists of Geo. W. Evans, Will P. Boteler, Daniel Webster Zantzinger and Chas. H. Isham.” Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cavanaugh, Captain Wm. Acker, Mr. Bulings, jeunie Calvert, Mr. Hibbs, Miss Fan- nie Johnstor F. "Miller, Mr. Ernest Shober, Miss Gertie Smith, ‘Miss Nettle Reeve, Mr. J. B. Hills, Miss Bessle’ McCauley, tne Misses Simms, ‘T.'H. Boteler, Harry Willard, Miss Lily Miller, Miss Lee, Charles Snyder, Mri. and Mrs Willis’ Magruder, Miss Mamie Grinnell, Robert Lar- ner, Robert Wade, Colonel and Mrs C. W. John- son, and Dr. and Sirs. W. A. Spaulding, of Minne- Sota; Mr. and Mrs. Mra. Fred Brackett, Colonel and Mrs” W. B. Thompson, Judge Owen Riley, Mr. Geo. IL. Levis, Mr. J. W. Baker and daughter, Hon. J. G. Cannon dnd daughter, Mr. Charles 8. "Sweet, Mr. W.P. Lacy and ‘ladies, Dr. Robert Reyburn ‘and ladies, Colonel Robert 1. Fleming, wife and dangh- ter, Mrs Charles Nutve, Mrs. A. F’ Childs, Mrs. Post, Miks Ely, Mrs, Gen. Ricketts, Miss Clapp, danghter of Mr. A.M. Clapp: Mss Bishop, Col and Mrs. M.M. lurbert, Miss Emma Darden, Miss Miss C. W. Thom, Miss Katie Willard,” Miss Livingston, AlissL. Hollingsworth, Miss Miss Conibs, Mrs. Willtam H. Ruot, the Misses Korn, Miss Pauline, the Misses Sweet, Mn E. Riley, Miss Sally Burns, Miss Selby, Miss God i, Miss ftose Whipple, Miss Jessie Burgess, Miss cr, Miss Irene Koonés, Miss Belle Rauterberg, Wilson, Miss Carrie Stevens, Miss Bmtle seking, Miss Jennle Tanner, annie Tair, Miss Mollie Fores, DES, ate El ar, Miss Bessie Miss Miss May Shomo, Miss Minnie’ and Mrs. W. Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Hatn ‘aley, Mr. and Mrs. Lacey, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Judd, ste Lacey, Lieut, ‘Thomnilson, RF Nat. Rowell, L. B. Mosher, George Henry, Lieut. A. Liebschutz, Dr. George 1s. ‘Wels ‘Ni.’ Hendley, “Frankln’ Jaines, Thomas Ever nA. Dowers, Dr. R. A. Bacon, Mes ; ate and Kondrap, W. E. Clapp, Charies Cum? ings, It. J. Ferris, Willis Moore, wid Lewis Thomp- ty son. Mrs Munson, who made one of the recetying arty New Year day at the residence of Justice Milicr, gave a luncheon party to-day at 2 o'clock. General and Mrs. Ayres have issued cards for an “at home” this evening at the arsenal, Dancing will form a feature of the entertainment. Mrs. Halliday’s invitations for a fancy ball are | out for the 21st of January, by which time Mrs. | Maliday hopes to have eutinely completed Un frieze for her parlor, Which she has been for some ‘Ume past eugaged In painting Miss Eustis, accompanied by her niece, Miss Nel- le Eustis, left the city last night for Aker they will remain for some mouths.—M1 New York, gave a leap year theater party evening at the National to Representative Beach, ‘fe and daughters, and Mr, Clarence Deringer. ‘The dinner at the Arlington had a complete menu. “Mrs. Bartlett, wife of the secretary of the Chi- nese legation, has for some time past, been quite an invaild, suffering from. nervous prostration, and thougi riding out each day she 1s unable to either receive or make Visits ——Mrs. Clayton McMichael, wife of the marshal, has chosen Monday for her Teception day, and hereafter be at home at 1015 Connecticut avenue each Monday after? o'clock. — Mrs. Lesser, of ‘Tennessee, is visiting the family of Senator Jackson, and will probably remain here for St. Andrew’s Church Heo] AN ACCOUNT OF ITS ENLARGEMENT. During the past four months extensive altera- tions and additjons to St. Andrew’s P. E. church, corner 14th and Corcoran streets northwest, have been in progress, and being now completed the church will be again thrown open to the public to- morrow, Which day 1s the third anniversary of the existence of this most prosperous parish. Three Years ago this fall ground was broken for the first church edifice owned by St. Andrew’s parish, and ‘which was built at a cost of about $8,500. In less than two years this building, which had 71 pews, all rented, proved too small to accommodate the E E | A E H i g58 L i i i ! i Ha He i i. t if i i i i f i i F f 4 a &, E a 8 i B : é She ts | Mr. Chas E. Baker | TWO CENTs. NO FRESHETr & TH PoTemac, No Danger of 2 Flood at Present. WHAT LIECT. POWELL Sav, Lieut. Powell, of the Slcnal service, | morning that there ts no tmme: | freshet in the river, and the prose | that the tee will disappear without | toans extent. | morning annow point at a stay sald this anger of a dications are A report from Harpers Ferry t ners the height. of the river at th AStiil, With ho rise over night The lee stu unbroket. You see,” said Lie ell, speaking upon ‘this suby no’ considera fresiiet | j 1S a previous break up of toe | water at Harper's Ferry. ‘The eral feet high in the vicinity of the 17 {tis not gored, and some Clear water: tween the aqueduct and the La ent ratn will not in my opin Of overnow. It does not althoug! danger, tt as there Is ho great | long aS there is no greater | geuger.” | Mazon mansa, my cue OF THE PLATS, ANTICI- YATES NO THOUELE, | Major Hains, in charge ot the flats tmprovement, pat | Sala that he could se any trouble. “1 have tr @ my report to me any change which wo overflow, but as yet [have recelved n vause there 1s ho Tise in (ue river. Tal be tnformed tn advance of an overt! 10 Our Work, but be ton no reason for ant a de used in the future. WU might ed on the fat out the material already p 8 Ssht save the contr: me expense; IL mien Dang the dredges about a Ut tise Sight Infury to dredging already done in the tendency: to preventan overiiow, 161 stronger current. Depthot water and Is Wanted. A gorge at the bridge how Tesnit trom oUstruction by the causeway, as Is erally supposed. What you don t seo of th Would cxtise the trouble. See her Polnting to a cross-section of th wit Dlers under the water, “the depth or water in | Meiuity or every pler~and chere are twice piers as hecesst lange amount of Lottom of the pler to keep the piles | That has the effect of not allow! F the proper current to carry off tn aetn Was a proper depth of wat n Une Virgiaka shore to the southwes'ern extoentty of Way, Ib my opinion, Were could be uo gore ALONG THE RIVER PRONT. All the shipping along the river below the Long bridge has been so far as possible drawn. thy docks, so 5 to be sheltered from te ive ia © a bre “If there has been an tee gorze I didn't. know anything about it,” sald Hartormnaster Sutter hie stood under aul uma at the end of a Whart aud Waste of tee. “Two or thine steamed through hie amd that Toughened the ice some, as you See, and 1 sup the morning paper reporter Suw UhAt and IU Wasan tee gorge.” “Do you expect a fresher! hat’s a hard thing to 2 Asit does, a rent tswhat ¥ slit, caused by Us —s itt Da tug hit askel the reporter. ell,” sald the hart ster. Do You think the tee will do much damage when tt breaks:” “The ice ts pretty heavy now, and it would be likely 10 do soine dimasce. ‘Some of the Wharf men expect that tn cas* of a freshet the Washington channel will be protected by the Ming Unat has been done on the Tits abowe Ube Long bridge. “Tis will, 10 15 thought. throw | he fore of the flood tito the Geong: y on the Vinginia side. One wharf owner told a Stat reporter tat he expected, If the rain continued through whe day, the ice,’ which 1s getung soft, would go out to-nl SI think there is « 10g rising.” sald an old rt skipper this afternoon, looking at a line Gosn the river, “That whl play the de “Flow sot” asked: porter, “It rots It,” sald Lie Skipper. fone night when 1 went to bed the tee looked Just a: itdoes now. In the morning the river was ‘clear. “{t had moved out in the iight,”'Sald the re- porter. “No ithadn't. I. had-sunk—gone to the bottom. It was rotted.” ‘At the inouth of the Eastern branch fee has been washed under, and some fears are expressed of gorge there. Reports or warnings are recelved from the signal oMice in times of danger at the Long uridge and at Johuson’s wharf, but no report has beeu received Since the 9th inst, When the river begun to rise at Harper's Ferry. —— CRANK CALLERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, A Watchman’s Story of His Curious Interview With One of Them. ‘Meeting one of the guardians of the Executive Mansion and grounds off duty a few days agoa ‘Srak reporter asked him if he had any trouble with eranks now. “Well, there are not somany around this rough Weather,” was the reply, “but you newspaper men don't catch on to one in ten of the queer people who ry to see the President, but are intercepted before they reach the house, or are turned away from the door.” “I should think,” sald the reporter, ~‘you_would be tiaposed on somhetiines by PLAustbie fellows Who, only a ‘litte of mentally, lke Guiteau, are more dangerous than raving Wha dies Of ZesLure, auner. Tits, how. ever, 15 not always the case. T remember when Hayes was President Twas on duty tn the grounds Ohe Might When a reception Was golugon. 1 Was approached from te White “House portion Uy a tall, clean-shaven, middle-aged man neatly dressed ina Diack walking suit, who asked in a tone as If he merely Wanted a chat with Some one: Fe you a watchman here?” Sin thwt tine,’ satd 1. he Presideut 1s giving a reeeption, I believe.’ 41 belteve he Is) sald L. SA public reception Isirt It?” “asked the stranger. ‘i don't know anytiing about that,’ Lanswered, ‘Would you take me 6 be a respectable eltize: Was the next question. SHardly able to judge on so short an aequaint- ance,’ suid 1. ‘The stranger chuckled quietly at this and sald: ‘Quite rignt. But from tuy general appearsuce NOW, Iny Inhners and conversation, Would you se me down as respectable or otherwise?” ‘Respectable,’ sald I. sJust so. Aud yet it this great and glorions land of the free,” Sarcastlcally, ‘a respectable cluizen is suddenly (urned away from the door of the Execu- Uve Mansion by funkies when he simply seeks, ‘With other citizens, to pay his respects to Ube oflloer they have chosen by ballot to preside over them; ut a Ume, too, set apart, 1t is understood, for that pur- “Buty sald 1, ‘there must have been a reason. Perhaps you are mistaken and this is nota pubiic 1 reception.’ ‘asked if Thad card,’ continued the stranger, indignantly (ignoring my last remaric; “questicis and cross-questioned as if was a felon or conspir- ‘tor, and the door thea suutin my face. Allright Uils1s St. Petersburg at 3 the czar’ Yo the White House infatscnsly wrong 1 and that is the White House.’ “so far there had not been anything in the man’s manner or talk,” continued the wi “to In Ghecity disgusted and indignant at his disappoint. the: aN al ment in summarily deprived of what he per- Rape comuacton Lis only chance while here to see the President; but chi ghis manner after his last'remark, he abruptiy asked me in tue tones of the ghost in +j 3 ‘you ever read the Bible? ‘Sometimes,’ I answered. 7 Butin case he bad got started ‘Revelations there is no knowing using dancer The major, | tone tnaterial piled arwund the | “I remember that | | the tretent maneg son, Topeka & Santa ic, Atela~ nde, atic & under “We sre be mer ott all contract HPAL Sia the Delaware a New York and New Irie anchd full local Fates west af lar Is countersigngd ranscontt Missouri weet } land pein j the Mis 1 river [oy Gowen be : journal awe at as FoulAF has tren issued WOFCOUMag road. rd Prom. SOME OF TER PASSESUERS LANDED at the tug Kus. 1G. Pearson, & ea uM S pase BM The test ed ou te WHAT THE TaND; D PASSENGERS §) a Nan Tr Uettio ‘The tour Lea prons Cask the der canvas, a with ane fe hd Be Laken in tow, latttud passer inuch havin: Tels expected 1 other steamer sy oh, WAELEC WatL raed, ous ew on boar * is about tory Sern Uke day Before watrict Herbot E. Chaymnay ded to be Tobie and Twelve Froogle, besides hed ete pathy to uuday st rried When found tu hls pret PRILADELIHEA, PA. 4 } or tie" f Is pose : y stated Ser Way Sta MAMMAL Of Laat Lays The Anthracite Cont Trade. prnta, ia, don. .—The restricted cowl a has wd U ud. StOCKS ab 5 abe riuced and prices maintained, terrastern and Souths Hie and vty trade ty brisk. of Generals Speech, S THE CANADIANS RY PRAISING THEN LOVALD. 2. The nor conerst bt, and sori ly Where be wt ieltvered 1 toast 10 lie Present. to the Has exer woh ta neply nd br ith, Te tid of Can He sald that be hoped he would tt With Those who Wer Ready ta al Telendsuip to Man ond te hing more than @ spoke highiy of tale d Lond Lorne, boul T¥ed as frlendiy recolles those which were pres dominion. He stated revived a letter which | | | | | whom tend thelr person id be sou were ors. Lord Dutterin Detievor, pr Canada te in |i He re x saying that the u eye could ations of 1 a Uhat the ease they knew as ter now than te 1 rel sal hip and sk g the dominion of as had ‘Canada, A Raitroad Agreement. New Yors, Jan. 21 has closed an Trans-AUantle steamship companies ngers at the port ot New York sh — Death of a Prominent Tennesseean. 1. —Hon, W National Balok Mr. Hatubura 4s as. the} Le tis Deen closely iden ty tuportant industry established here, tallst i with and for miny years he los been president of the Roane Iron Comupa lich ts the langest rom amiih in the south, : — A Week Business Failures, returns 10 wate Ubat, ys tn thee nada and thie oS gr BAS Chee dures. "The bulk he western aud 1 ucrhease over Une average cuyland states and In New Full telegraph | the bustue United Su pvnices Us W the fatinty muttered 2 ,OF at total of Ky a door arring In | General Foreign News By Cable. BEDOUIN AIDS QUELEED. Camo, Jan. 11—The 1 oubles io the proviness of Benises ae by raids of we PS TO LEAVE DURLIN. London correspondent of 1 states that Mra Carey and asks for safe employ- alk, To Uns, however, her faually 18 at mH Sr. Perexsis etded to 11 tal an Uon of the ish Jaws Which were passed tm May, 1982. —— Selegraphic Bricty John E. Setpo, clothler st Lancaster, OO, has Made an BSsicuiucht. His lablilties are $10,000 and about te Sanit. residence of Jolin Sevler, at Brazil, Ind, was Durned last night, ‘The loss #3 $10,000; dnsurapce; 25,000, SES A Masonic Banguct. ANNIVERSARY CELUSKATION OF ALBERT FIKEMG Ie STALLATION AS GRAND COMMANDER, ‘Mithras Lodge uf Perfection, No. 1, A. & A. Scot- {Us Rite of Freemasoury, celebrated by a banquet last evening the 25th anniversary of the tnstalla- tion of Brother Albert Pike as Grand Commander tor the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. At 8 p.m. the sanctuary of the rite was flied with the members who bad assembled, and until 9 o'clock the Venerable brother was Ube Feciplent of many: congratulations. At 9 o'clock the lange lodge room was thrown open, having been converted into a Banquet ball, The tabie Was in the shape of tures sides Of a hollow square and filled the room. lar toasts of the evening were responded onnibes ist. The Gow umes of the United ehator Dolph 32°. preme Council of Uke Southern JersGletion of tase States—W. W. Upton. 33°, 3d. The si Council of the Northern Jurisdiction of the ‘States—Ben: Perley Poore, 3°. 4th. Our Venerable Matt. mile, 18°. Teh. Masonic Bodies over the surface: Bro. J. Mills Browne, 33°, Inspector: Ra eaten = Rite, whose labors here below have ceased ‘the ‘past year—In silence. Addresses were mane by Geo. B. Loring, 33°, F. others,