Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St. by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS. Pres't. felt Se aetoant ah 10 ceata ret y ‘the counter, 2 fh Copies at the cor gee Feestea Ste ety by earrire ont Seek oF 44cents per mon! Cente each, tie year. 86 TRtered at second cle i ‘Tee Warxxy Sran_—pubtished on Friday—6l s year. + petage peru Six months. Scents "fen sitet matecriptione mst te paid tm advance: ae paver sent loneer than is paid for. Rates of 2ivertising made known on application. Che ry % 63—N® 9,694. WASHINGTON, D. ©., WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, 1884. TWO CENTS. i LECTURES. BOOKS, &c. SPECIAL NOTICES. r RECITAL. WILL CARLETOS'S FALEWELL RECITAL AMUSEME} W TLL New Programme. ‘New Programme, ‘To-MtoHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. To NIGHT. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Reserved Seats... 50 cents, Children, balf price, ae F°® THE EX CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS HOME EGYPT AND THE SOUDAN! THE LAND OF Fl. MAHDI AND THE PRESENT TAND OF FREMTER OF WAIL ‘Described and brilliantly illustrated by Fifty Stereopti- com Views from photowraphs ad from drawings Made on the spot during 6,000 miles’ travel o& camel's back in the deserts of the Soudan, ‘among theBedouin tribes how in rebellion. By GEN. R. E. COLSTON, atx in the Fuyptisn Army,and Comman- Pottwocapditioms of eSploration ix the Soudan, AT MASONIC TEMPLE. 9th and F sta, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 26TH, 1884, at 8:15 o'clock. Admission Gv cents, my21-5t Foe Under the Auepices and for the Benefit of UNION VETERAN Col S. 1ST COMPANY. First appearance in Washizet ‘Queen of Comic Opera, ‘AY TEMPLETON, FAY TEMPL “TON, Supported by her own eacefally selected Company, in the Tollow ite. exes retoite, uber the gpiegeision of Mr Jobu te ie ae aaa Tareday 5 pi Wednesday , re of Autene eautittl New Ope ae day Siht..... “EA Friday Nicht... ... GIROPLE-GIROFLA Frvbsy Nicht SELES : SCOTT. -OLIVETIE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA. SALE OF SEATS NOW READY. BEST RESERVED SEA’ mya ()°T- DOOR SKETCH CLASS: PT TS Colon Ok BLACK AND WHI _ the direction of J.-L: BURNETT. of the Art Club School “Inquire 965 Penn'a avenue ‘my2l-6t (ATIoNAL THEATER N ONE WEEK ONLY! Commencing MONDAY, MAY 26. BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY. MISS EH OBER... ‘Manager. ‘Under the Auspices and for the Benefit of THE NATIONAL RIFLES. aL: arle Stone, “Tom Karl Beraiaine lmar, Herndou Sforeet, ‘Mcron W. Whitney, fethilde Phil i a HC. Barnabee, Lizzie Burton, W.H McDonald, Advance Salo at Box Office, Theater, THURSDAY, MAY 2 my20-11t HE CAROLINA SINGERS, THE BLIND ORGAN- "TiSico ney tam roman ext-neive northern tap, Will zive one of their famous. ENTERTAINMENTS AND CONCERTS, For the Benefit of GALBRAITH CHAPEL, at the above- ned Chay). WEDSE DAY EVENING, May 21,64 cervives ty Levin at Tig o'cloc! Admission, 20 cents, my20-2t° TRE COMIQUE, MONDAY, MAY 19, 1884 A CLEAN SWEEP! AN ENTIRE CHANGE! First Appearanc? of MAY LEYTON, AND HER TROUPE OF TROPICAL BEAUTIES AND BURLESQUE COMPANY. ‘2—BEAUTIFUL LADIES—2. In the Burlesque of LALLA ROOKE. ‘Matinces: Tursday, Thursday snd Saturday. my19 Poe ese Grand Caznival of Mirth and last week but one of the Season. Every lady and ‘uvenile in the city should see artists, Edward. Clarence and Jemsie Warner. The great Sivinification leat by Dr. Wun A man actually cut to pisces in sight of audience. New York's popular couple, Needham and Kelly. Americas lightning change artist, Pitzreraid. ‘The pretty Howard Sisters, Magyie. Wil: Jett, aud Harry Thorne. All the curiosities of the mu- fuin, Admission to all, only 10 centa, my19-6 Leos HALL, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 29, 1884, Levy! LEVY! Levy! wom appt g, Greatest Cometist of the World, appear ii s Grand Vocul an cert, Assisted by MISS AMELIA MARTIN (Soprano), From the Royal Upe~a, Stockholm, Sweden; MISS ANNIE SCHOBER (Contralto), From the Imperial Opera, Vienua, Austria, and the FULL U.S, MARINE BAND, Mr. J. B. Sousa, Coniuetor. Admission, Te. ; Reserved Places, 25e. extra, he saisof places will commence, om. Moetey morn- May 26th, at the Music More of Mesure Metaerot © Pxtra trains to Baltimore and Alezandria will berun afer the concert to accommodate citizens of those Tacea, mylilit L. G. Mansrs FLORAL MAY FESTIVAL, MARINIS HALL, TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, 1986 Tickets. Ove Dollar each. . To be had at the Music Stores or at the Hall. myi7-9t B* ‘To make room for other goods, I will sell my stock of EO¥S' BICYCLES AT TEN PER CENT OFF DUR- ING THE NEXT TEN DAYS ONLY. Every Machine Warranted. and Instruction Free, ‘Wal © SCRIBNER, 110s E street Con- ray Tue Loxoox Asp Livenroon CLOTHING COMPANY, CORNER OF SEVENTH AND G STREETS, Isthe only House in the city that manufactures thelr own Goods. That is the reason they can SELL ‘CKEAPEK than any other House WE SELLA Good Cheviot Suit at... All-woo! Cheviot Suits Imported Cheviot Suits, All-wool Casmimere Suits Imported Cassitnere Sut Tnnported Gaseimere s button Cutaway vc Fine Black Wermted Suites ey ie hares ine OFoer Rutten Cutemay Corkscrews, in all shades, very ‘An Indigo Blue Flannel at $7.50, Au Indigo Blue Flannel at 575. An Indigo Biue Flannel, the best that ie made, at $12. BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! A full Line of Boys’ Suite from 83.50 up. CHILDREN'S! CHILDREN'S! CHILDRENS! Cusldren's Suits from $2up. We give # Ball, Bat and Cap to every Boy's Suit old. comxen sv Eyre Hever Pre THE, “SPECIATOU” AN INSURANCE JOURNAL, devoted 10, the interstact thou NCES ——— jhieh-rate cotnpazies, came out in Sate ith vel. petrattiag the j LaRcE ORY IMPROVED —FREE LECTURE ON THE EAR | OF ACQUIRI G MEMORY" by Prot, & & BoxD.at 13 & 100. New York avenue: Sha gentlemen invited.” he worst macscyrmide to men ade equal the beat, mya HOUSEFURNISHINGS. Roowx Rersiczzston, DRIES AND PURIFIES ITSELF WHILE IN USE-HAS A DRY CIRCULATION AND LoW TEMPERATURE. THE ABSENCE OF ALL MOISTURE SECURES TO THE RIDGWAY SY8- TEM THE GREAT FEATURE— ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORILY BY XO OTHER—OF KEEPING MEAT, GAME, POULTRY, BUTTER, FRUIT, MILK, ETC, ALL TOGETHER, WITHOUT ONE BECOMING TAINTED WITH FLAVOR OF THE OTHERS. THIS 18 NO IDLE BOAST. GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION. SOLD WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF RETURNING IF IT DOES NOT DO aS REPRESENTED. |. W. SCHAEFER, SOLE AGENT, 3020 SEVENTH STRECT ¥.W. myT Tae Crrenraten PEERLESS REFRIGERATOR. ‘Large Assortment. GEV. WATTS & SON, Gole Agents for the District of Columbia), myl ‘147th st, S doors above Foun. ava Dasrorres Gesurse Fiom Can be obtained ONLY from, parties whose names are iven over the Company's iguature, "ANY OTHERS PRETENDING to sell Danforth's Cleveland Fluid Bola EG. CATE & Co. Jistes Dae Brg es een, CHAPMAN & BAXTEN, 901 Hatrect ne. 605 11th, near F. DANFORTH ILLUMINATING FLUID MANUFAC. | And 30 N. HOWARD STREET, TURING COMPANY. RODERICK F. DANFORTH, President. Battimons, Business Office, 936 F street ‘Territory licensed or sold. ap23-lm PAPER-HANGINGS H Eovx Revnzisinatons AND Haves KR INTERIOR DECORATION! REPUTATION OF THIRTY-FIVE YEARS’ STAND- ING, AND ARE ACKNOWLEDGED EVERY- WHERE THE BEST FOE FAMILY USE Seecur testimonial, M. W. BEVERIDGE, ‘Ro. 1009 Pennaylvania Avenue northwest, Bole Agent for the District. Also, WALNUT AND ASH DINING-ROOM RE- FRIGERATORS, apas Varor Sroves ascortment in the city. sfx different pare then the celebrated, CROWN JEWEL with ety Reserviir: no chance for accidents: all sizes and all prices. Call and examine onr stock before ‘have several COOK ONE MNGTE COFFEE POTS still on exhibition, W. 8. JENES & CO, ‘717 7th street northwest. GENTLEMEN'S GOODS, FRANCS, ONE-PRICE, apis. Comwen tra axp D, 18 A PROOF THAT THE PUBLIO APPRECIATE LOW PRICES. STRAW HATS FOR ALL. WAY DOWN. fie. Md elsewhere at 750. sot clenghere st tre. 90e Ls ree «oh 1.65 MEiliaw Beauties, old davictent 92, LIGHT DERBYS at alsughtering prices, at FFF RRR ” Ladies" Hand-sewed shota. ve to the feet, $2.87, RoR aa NNN SO 7 Ss Tadieat French Bi Shoes, warrant 22910 id AA NNN S38, The oviebrated ppaqua Shoe, for ladies, any style or bP EE MA EAS SS sy - Ladjis, Ciurucus! Kid Shoes, box toe and French heels, | Ladf very fine Kid Shoes, common sense last, $1.97. ONE-PRICE, CORNER 7TH AND D. | Anyieniidiot of Ladies’ Shoes, kid or pebble wost, obit myn Ladies’ Shoes with worked button holes, €97c.; = great Jvsr Recerven- 4 JOB LOT OF 100 DOZEN FRENCH HALF HOSE, which we will clone at dozen. These Ee Te would advind sil iu Seed of sucll goods to Call early. an they cart last lone. : Also, a full UMMEB UN eo, a full line of SUMMER UNDERWEAR, SUM- 8. B ELLERYS, myd 1112 F street northwest, Jest Reczrven LOT OF SPRING SCARFS FOR FIFTY CENTS, WORTH SEVENTY FIVE CENTS. LARGE LINE OF SPRING HOSIERY. A COMPLETE STOCK OF UNFINISHED. - ISHED SHIRTS CONSTANTLY O8 HaND oe FISE DRESS SHIRTS TO ORDER. ‘AhUMESON'S SHIRT FACTORY, (CHARLES HYATT. Proprietor, Spll__ 816 F street northwest. opposite Patent office, DRESS SHIRTS MADE TO Foer RTS MA OBDER: fix Fine Dress Shirts made to onier. only $9. ‘Finest Linen Collare, all styles, only $1 S0per dozen. pamnett: Four-Ply Linen Cufla, only 2% cente per 2OegiDe cute large lot of Unfinished Dress Ghirte, at ‘Ali goods wuaranteed to ive satisfaction, at MEGINNIS®, feb25 1002 F street northwest. Seama Goora ‘The larrest and dest selected stock of SUITINGS ever ‘offered for gentlemen to select from at the LEADING TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT OF WASHINGTON. #. D. BARR, mhiT U1 Peonayivania avenue. Lm atrextios: LATEST PARISIAN MODES Tw HATE GOODS, M'LLE M. oe ar MBB Magy Gab: Bt . RHEA WAVES! SHINGLED BaNost ‘These styles never Saegre cae ies WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY No, 916 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, ‘With its fire and ‘WM Gooenelh av boe New Booxs. ‘Ako by Crawt ie'Hlome in Italy, By tires @ Dom Bosestard, Goverainent ae by Ella H Koberta, Cl i it Bismare| Moritz Busch. the World, by Andrew Carew. ARCHERY, CROQUET AND LAWN TENNIS, WM. BALLANTINE & 80% myld Gas Tih wtreot Foa New Postscartoxs AT REDUCED PRICES CALL AT BAUM, 416 7ru STREET N. W. Henry Georxe; Intellectual Life. 3 Social o'Bumerton tit Apostle Paul, J. F. Clarl ; Ideas of Mi ce, Hunnewell: Her ‘Washington Season. J. G. Lincol res of the Past, Hour, Wallace" “Aloo, new ‘editions’ of ‘Hiaw- Irving and others. '; Schools and Studies, 8. A. Hinsdale; Ben The st line of Statior ot the I Just (ge MB Editon: some THE AGO A Tartme err They clied bevae't ied int of Justice of the Peace : a ‘TO MORROR Raton Ai Ge Hea BISRED Dewtboysnnaeh te Aameraeeh cious Foret al Dep A EORTC Came Sine tk BE BELD Ar by (22 MOR 10) Post. No. 4.G, A. R.. on THURS- 0) yAY EVENING.22d inst,” Eminent nave been. invited. All Grand Army men are welcomes" Tee SPECIAL SERVICE AT FOUNDRY M. &- ea and Gats, Rev. Dr. H. Church, 24th is Rev. Drs Hi 3 1d prices, ation. Copper Pinte aud itty card only 94 cents . Ascenaion Day ‘TO-MORROW Wialeare just ecived g eoeeepshe ad acess. | BT sppropriate services at Bo'clock. "Memy- megs out own lnvurtation, To be’ wold at the low price | bers aunt tude eemialig invited te Bt ong gist Sets coutining cit belle and eight mallet, BIG oA SPECIAL, COMMUNIGATION Baum’ BOO! NT. WEDNESDAY) EVENING, at 7 c'clock. "A fail Book DEeABEME Attedance ig requested. Members of other lodges to myl3 Tt Street Nortnwent_ | Sopisly Tavfeed ot wie ence y order . TILLMAN, W BOOKS.—LIF® OF FREDERICK DENIGON, | it Scoretary. Maurice Marcu Aurel Watson by ius Antonina, Chronicles of Sewyate; Arthur Grifith Bismarck in (CB, POLAND SPRING MINERAL, WATER, A : Cure f t's Disease of the Kidn She Franco-German War, by Husch. ‘Customers who have, been wating ae ee te rap Darwinism, by Sheppard. Plied. Ihave just received supply from that Life of Goethe, by Duntzer, Gelebrated spring. Fecie aeis i amp, Romane ames oo : ‘nla Giiy ot Succa, Uy r st 3 t for the D. of O. of Attica, Baker. $° JOHN H. MAGRUDE! ‘and Will, Maudsley. = TT Yak a Gerrack st Fi ators embrace at the mont | ERM cn it Me AGEE ATONE inta deappblgstvies now uses, aud our pros area low as | Ginrotonyrel par palon Porn tn my? ai Henbaytvaueaveiun NOTICE—I HAVE THIS DAY SOLD THE ‘ 310 Teh stnest nortiwtet: Kuowh ge the Bee ee ‘How 10 Bono, Fonsisz axv D: Story, to JOSEPH aud siYE& STRASBURGER, who i will herrafter conduct the business under the firnrname porn STAI purticeatlebted toe wil Dleaso settle with the (econd edition. Enlarged and improved.) new frm, Q er eee ‘All debts will be paid by them ‘The Co-operative Building Plan Association of New ‘York have recently published, with the above title, a magnificent volume of 220large quarto pages, It shows ‘how to build, in the most econoniical manner, good and, Substantial houses in the most pleasing aiid artustic modern styles, THE PRICE I8 ONLY $5. For sale by G. A. WHITAKER, 1106 Pennsylvania avenue. apa ‘EW PUBLICATIONS. Nigger Eplorions inthe Toe Zonea. By Prot jE. Nourse. ich to he Pont. Dr, Cuyler ‘Traps for the Young. "A. Comstoc An Bndices Chain, “iby Faner ‘Franklin Square Song Collection No. 2. aps G_C. PURSELL, 418 9th street n. we. WASHINGTON CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 907 Uath street, northwest, between H and L_Periodi- | gals and New Publications. “Also ugency Manhattan Library, €1.60 per year. “Ara. G. ir. WASHBULN & C0. ap) Lous A. Dur, 913 F STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Wasurxarox, NOVEL AND PECULIAR DESIGNS, THE MosT cometers ASSORTMENT. EQUAL TO any Ix ra COUNTRY. EMBRACING EVERYTHING THAT 18 NEW AND BEAUTIFUL IN ZODY STRASBURG! ‘Washington, D. C., May 21, 1834, maya oe 3 ICE CREAM SODA WATER, At MUNCASTEN & HOW SRDS Pharmacy, Cor. 7th and T streets northwest, GAS STOVES, GARDEN HOSE. Ly. Py Gas Stoves that will do all Fumnlly Cookinet, E. F, BROOKS, _my21. 531 15th street, Corcoran Building, SF JOHN H. MAGRUDER. 1417 NEW YORK AVE- <G" nue, bas just bottled a large quantity of Calt- fornia Zinfandel Claret, which is considered the finest ever brousht to this market. 3° JOHN STEINLE'S NEW BAKERY AND CON- Ee? rctinery 500 Eant apitol street, open. the 27th inst. to receive fri_nds and serve cu-tomers. Ladiew' and Gentlem n's ICE CREAM SAJ.OON, in the fineat style: has no branch store, aud ts therefore not reaponaib € for the management of any bakery (except hls own), the Dropristor of which thename of STEINLE. sey (CS> GRAND LonGr. FA AM. OF THE DIB- ad ‘1RICT OF COLUMBIA. axe 0. a2 ‘The Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge. quested to meet at Masonic Temple, 1 HURSDAY, 224 inst, at 4 o'clock p.m. to lay tie Corner stone of the Armory building of Washington Light In antry Corps, Hes Shi ttt Bor a te Catenin th De cers a ren of in eee coe ally, invited to unite with the Grand Lodge ‘occasion, ont Grand Officers and Pant Grand Officers of Sis nt Oftocr of Sister Grand Lodges and other transient. ually invited to be present (slick Clothing and Black Hats, White Gloves and Lamb Skin Aprons] By onder M. W. GRAND MASTER. . R. SINGLETON, Grand xecretary. _ my20-2¢ > 4 NEW TELEPHONE TRANSMITTER. J, Fmmper, jr... Improved. Micro Telephone ‘Transmitter is now on exhibition at 1317 D st.n.w. Pare ties interested in telephones are iuvited to call im TICE. —THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LOr HOLDERS OF OAK IL, CEMTERE COMPANY will be held in the office, at the cemetery, om MONDAY, June 2, 1634, at Sv. m., for the | urpose of electing a Board of ‘tosaere for the ensuing year. GOSZLER, my19-m,w,f.td Secretary 0-H. G. Co, Pagal dN dt EOS PERSONS WHO CONTEMPLATE | EAVL {bs city for the summer months will do walle face the management of thelr our charwe Surine the rabseno rE WAI ee Sw 916 F street northwest, OFFICE GRORG*TOWN GAS LIGHT COM. ¥ PAY. Mar 19, 1884,—A. of the Stock. WALL DECORATIONS, Dolders of this Companys for, the election of Seven ae, will be held at this office on MONDAY, June FROM THE Polls open at 11, m. and close at 1 pm. myl9-2w G. W. CKOPLEY, Secretary. CHE: 1 INO. A. PRESCOTT, -APEST PAPER AT 5c. PER ROLL TO THE S Teal betate Broker, LATEST FRENCH AND ENGLISH NOVELTIES. Hos removed his office to = ‘No. 1326 F street northwest, myl6-6t1p Houses and Building Lots For Sale Cheap. 3m. Money to Lean. J. F. Massixe & Co. Buccessors to T. Toumey, STEAM MARBLE WORKS, 1920 Penneylvania avenuc and 407 13% streot n rthweet Manufacturers of Slate and Marble Mantels, artistically Gecorated, more elaborate than. wood, at auc Ieee Gost. Special deskeus made from architects drawings ‘There being a great demand for cheay Mantels, we haes oduced several new deviens. which we think will mest ibe requirements of those buildins inall housen. ai fusp etlon of cur complete amortuent of Tiles for Mt te tel Deccrations and Floors. Port ail Bricket Grates mood Brass Gocds in enough to mitinfy the public tuat weearry in stock the requisites necemary to dake ‘A HOME CHEERFUL. AND COMPLETE, Plumber Slabs and all kind of Marble and Slate work executed prompuy. ‘myS-Ammip Tur Fotownxe Srzcur Buzaarss ag FINE SHOES AND SLIPPERS ‘Will be offered for one week only at STRASBURGER BROS.’, 7% SEVENTH STREET AND 461 PENNA, AVENUE: J. & T. Cousins’ fine Kid Slippers, $1.47; worth $2.25. Cousins’ Curacoa Kid Ladies’ shoes, 82.77. ‘Morrow's tine Kid Shoes, 82.4 Ladin Kid Fox or Seree Lace Shoes, Te. Ladies’ Vassar Ties, re: ‘Botton re: Ladie cry p-6-1m, m: THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND RES: Te shenta fe particularly called to PHOSVTER tes ard ‘For sale. arented by the plage Sn bottles by W. U. MILBURN, Sole inveutor and Mase ay apt => JOWN L. SHEDD. t& No, 1410 New York avenue, Having started. for himeelf gollcite. the friends and the general public. "All work execu [ep ESTABLISHED 1653, -F Beit known that since this year T have been new and popular Hrain and Nerve Tonic and Safe- Joet Malaria ufacturer, 1429 Pennsylvania avenue. PRACTICAL PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER. prompt, durable and sunitary manner. ¢siablished in the Bakery, Confectionery and Ice Cream. Dustuess at 119 Pennaylvania avenue caat and T have ug branch connections, FREDERICK STEINLE. mng-Lun* VISIT CS. PRICE'S PHARMACY, and get reireniny Glass of Bure soda water. Prescriptions carefully compounded. ™m > GAS COOKING RANGES AND STOVES, GARDEN HosE, LAWN VASES AND SETTEES, FINE GAS FIXTURES, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND ALL JOBBING OME TLy DONE. SAML. 8. SHEDD, 400 9th street northwest, BUILDING LUMBER AND HARDWOODS AT LOW PRICES. yas, ESTIMATES FREELY MADE. LARGE STOCK OF DRY LATHE, WM. McLRAN & Any, Gor. 13th and B streets northwest, a8 Heel Shoes, 81.17: « hildren's Shoes Te. ; € ‘Moen’'s Hand-stitched Gaiters, lace, button or en's Low Shoes, hand-made. different styl s, 21; Meu's Calf Shoes, hivh or low quartered, 2.47. worth $3.50: Men's Button and Laced ~hocs, a solid leather, $1.37: Me Misrows Aunsro Ties, PLAIN, GLAZED AND ENCAUSTIG. FOR HEARTHS, VESTIBULES AND MANTEL FACINGS. WOOD CARPETS AND AMERICAN PARQUETRY, WOOD MANTELS, ‘BRASS GOODa, IKON BACKS, GRATES, &o, KENDERDINE & PARET, =p23-1m,1p ‘The Post Building. Ger Tre Besr. “THE CONCORD HARNESS.” ‘THE CONCORD COLLA:. ‘Wobsve on band s large: * CORD HANES stock the Celebrat “CON. Baa ofa ‘Sinde'soa domestics Wa Coupe, Carriage aid Road Harnoms aapecialty, LUTZ « BRO. 497 Pennsylvania Avenue, Adjoining National Hota Beery prune CONCORD. Wana tas sae name ped on it. yaine CON Juss Ovzsixe_ A full line of FANCY, PLAIN WHITE, CHECK and JOINTLESS MATTINGS, in ALL GRADES, The pat- terns are very nest and handsome, Also, new line of INGRAIN CARPETS, in NOVEL |. DESIGNS AND BEAUTIFUL COLORINGS FOR SPRING. TAPESTEY AND BOD: BRUSSELS IN GREAT VARIETY. YUBNITUR& and BABY CARRIAGES AT BOTTOM PRICK SINGLETON & HOEKE, p19 ___ 801 Market Space and 306 and $10 6th street. M. J. WINE, : MANUFACTURER OF THE NATIONAL DOCUMENT FILES AND FILES CABINETS, ‘No. 929 F SraxEr NoRTEwssr. DANIEL G. WATCH. Mansgw. myl-im DE_J. CURTISS SMITHE HAS REMOVED his office from 325 street northwest to 1913 Now f Any Day WHEN YOU HAVE A LITTLE LEISURE TAKE A ‘LOOK aT OUR DISPLAY OF BUSINESS SUITS. Itts our pleasure to show them. The assortment ts arge and varied, and as nice as can be produced. OUR ALBERT FROCKS AND FOUB-BUTTON cUuTaWAYS should not be overlooked, ‘Their Fit is feultless, made ‘and trimmed in every way equal to custom-made gar ‘ments, except in price, which is about one-third less, GENTLEMEN WITH A PREJUDICE AGAINST READY-MADE CLOTHING SHOULD SEE ‘THIS DISPLAY, ROBINSON, PARKER & CO., ‘THE FINEST CLOTHING READY-MADE ‘018, 8. E, Commun Suverra axp D Sraxer ws = Soi The AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE PRESIDENT AND N. P. RAILROAD. ‘THE INDIANA CONTEST IN THE HOUSE. The Senate. WASHINGTON MONUMENT DEDICATION CEREMONIES. ‘The chair appointed Messrs. Sherman, Morrill, Allison, Bayard and Lamar as members, on the Part of the Senate, of the commission to supervise the dedication ceremonies in connection with the ‘Washington monument, ‘The chair also appointed Mr. Platt to be one of the visitors to the naval academy at Annapolis, in ‘the place of Senator Miller, of California, who had been obliged to decline. A number of petitions were presented for and against governmental assumption of the telegraph. ‘MR. SLATER’S RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY. Mr, Slater’s resolution directing an inquiry into ‘the authority by which the President caused cer- tain sections of the Northern Pacific railroad to be accepted after, as is alleged, the land grants had Deen forfeited by tailure to construct the road within the time prescribed by the terms of the fant, was, after considerable debate, referred to Judiciary committee. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. On motion of Mr. Call, the Senate proceeded to ‘the consideration of bills on the calendar providing for the erection of public butldings. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. A number of such bills were passed, and the Senate then resumed the consideration of the bill to establish a bureau of labor statistics. ‘The House. THE INDIANA CONTEST. Immediately after the reading of the journal the House resumed the consideration of the English- Peelle contested election case, and Mr. Browne ind.) submitted an argument in support of the rights of the contestee to retain his seat. Mr. Blackburn (Ky.) supported the claims of the contestant, contending that a fair election had not been held, and had not even been contemplated by. the republican managers. Tne case was steeped in fraudulent purposes and fraud executed. Capitol Topics, APPROPRIATIONS WANTED, ETC. Mr. James appeared before the House appro- Priations committee to-day to urze that an item of one hundréd and ten thousand dollars be included in the sundry civil appropriation bill, for repairs to the dry dock in the Brooklyn navy ‘yard, He had with documents trom Secretary Chandier, showing the necessity of the appropriation to savé the structure from utter ruin, Mr. James also re commended an appropriation of two hundred and eighty thousand dollars for the purchase of Sea- man’s Retreat, Staten Island, for a marine hos- Pital for the port of New York, A FUBILADE OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SPIT-RALLS ‘Was opened upon the House for a few minutes yes- terday during the consideration of the Peelle- English contested election case. The old flag bear- ing the names “Tilden and Hendricks” was shaken in the face of the House by Mr. Lowry. ‘The re publlo ns potnted tnelr Angers and cried “cypher.” fo get even with them the other side cried “tat- tooed.” ‘The Peelle-English contested election case ‘was not of. ‘The debate wasrather tnter- esting, several Ults having occurred between Mr. Lowry and members on the other side. MINOR NOTES. ‘The House conferees on the shipping Dill will be Messra. Slocum, Cox (N. Y.) and Din The Senate confereés are Messrs Frye, Miller (N. Y.) and Vest. Washington News and Gossip. GovennwenT Hecrirrs ‘To-pay.—Internal reve- ‘nue, $411,097.02; customs, $636,479.50. Tar leave of Rear Admiral R, N. Stembel has been extended one year. Army LEaves—Leave for six months on sur- geon's certificate of disability is granted 1st Lieut. gol Sth artillery. The leave of 1st Lie ft, att Artilery, 1s extended one month, REVENUE MARINE CADETS.—A board, composed of Capts. G. R. Slicer, Charles A. Abbey and Geo. W. Moore, of the revenue marine service, met at the Treasury department, this morning for the ex- amination of applicants for admission to the grade Of cadet in that service. ‘There are five vacancies to be filled, and the applicants number about twenty-five.’ Surgeons Wyman and Meade, of the marine hospital service, constituted a board which examined the candidates as to thelr physical quall- ions, ‘Tae Swafit Court or Ixqumy met this morn- ing, and Mr. Calkins, Gen. Swaim’s counsel, made request that the arguments should besubmitted in writing, without being baeiion! his own en- gagements at the Capitol the iliness of his associate, JI Johnson, for taking this course. Mr. Chandler having consented, the written ments of the counsel were handed to the jut advocate, and the public sessions of the court were closed. Nothing further will be made pubitc of the proceedings of the court until 1ts recommendations ve been passed upon by the President. Navat ORpERs.—Capt. Geo. H. Perkins has been orderea to command the flagship Hartford, on the 14th of June next. Commander G. C. Wiltse has been ordered to command the Swatara on the ist instant, relieving Commander P. H. Cooper, who will then be placed on waiting orders.’ Lieutenant Commander 0. F. Heyermn. Lieuts. F. Hanford, N. £. Mason, D. H. Mahan and E. B. Underwood, Passed Assistant Surgeon L. B. Baldwin, Chaplain’ J. k. Lewis, and Passed As- sistant Engineer L. D, Harney have been detached from the Pensacola and placed on waiting orders; Ensigns B. 0. Scott, A. Sharp and J. A. Sherman, from the Pensacola, and ordered to examination for tion; Ensign L. M. Garrett, trom the Alba- Toss, and ordered to Boseman, Montanason duty connécted with the U. 8. geological survey. Prnsonat—Miss Mary C. Lee, daughter of Gen, Robert E. Lee, is visiting her cousin, Mra. Admiral Carter, 1816 Connecticut avenue—Gov. Thad. C. Pound, of Wisconsin, is at the Epbitt.—Ex-Repre- sentative Martin I. Townsend, of Troy, N. ¥.. iat the ——Hon. Theodore M. Di of New ‘York, and ex-Mayor Thomas McCarter, of New: N. J., are at Chamberiin’a —Gen. T. L. Rosser, ‘Minnesota, (formerly of the confederate army.) 1s at Willard’s. A Modest Request. JEFFERSON DAVIS, JR'S., RAID ON PUBLIC DocU- MENTS—BIS CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE “GOVE- yon.” “Jefferson Davis, jr, has been writing to mem- ders of the House indiscriminately, asking for doé- uments by the wholesale. The following is one of his letters, and with it the reply of one of the mem- bers, whom he addressed as governor: ‘NEWBERRY, 8. C., May 7, 1884. Dear Governor: many of the rooula you kindly favor me with a8 mar lowing etllogies asyou can conveniently procure, fo fenry Wilson, Mo! jen T. Carpenter, Orris 8. Ferry, Lewis V. Bog}, Zacha- riah Chandler, Juilan Hartridge, Garnett MoMil- lan, &. If these cannot be procured any others be thankfully received. ‘Very respectfully your obedtent servant, JEFFERSON Davis, JK., Cor. Sec'y Ionian itt Soc. a Wagamsorox, D, Cy May 1. Sir: By what claim of acquaintance’ or frien: are you entitled to address meas “My Dear Gov- eriort™ “Who are you, and whatare vou and wissre 4g your nativity that an entire r, Should make such a wholestie cailon me for Baie ‘Your cheek is more monumental and adamantine ‘than the ot Egypt, and in my entire ex- ve never known anything: it. Your |. undl cheek _ and jushing impudence was never equalled unless {t was by the stolid indifference and hardened aspect of a confederate mule that lived on scrap iron and wagon tires during the war. ‘In amazement I remain, my dear Jefferson, yours, whether “Je Day r..” 18 gusta amumed tan The soe wetsoe aa i ee ago of yellew fever. ————-e-—___ Widows of Distinguished Officers. 4 LIST OP THOSE DRAWIXG PENSIONS OF $50 FER ‘MONTE MARTIN LUTHER'S DAY. THE STATUE OF THE REFORMER UNVEILED. EXEROISES AT THE MEMORIAL CHUROE- Preliminary Services Last Night and ‘This Worning—Distinguishea Persons Present—The German Societies, Etc. ‘The ceremonies incidental to the dedication ot the ‘Luther statue, which stands n front of the Memo- Hal Lutheran church, and which has been fully described in Tus Stax, were concluded tals after- noon, when the statue was formally unvelled. A Platform meeting was held last evening at the Memorial Lutheran church, at which there was a large attendance, including many strangers. On the platform were Revs. Dr. Albert Turner, Baker, M. J. G. Morris, D. D., LL. D.; A. W. a itz, G. W. Fortney, D. M. Moyer," W. P. ly F. W. Cont and many others “The. platiorm’ was, decora with a profusion of flowers, and a fine oll ung of Luther was displayed in front of the choir gai- lery. ‘Ihe choir was compoved of mr. John H. Selffert, director; Miss Eula C. Butler, organist; Mr. Wm. Long, cornéust; sis Selffert, Sirs. Bradiord, ‘Mrs Hazird; Misses Emma stokes, Sadie Stokes, Mary Guss, Annie Qurand, Irene N. Hall and Annie L. Kaiser; Messrs J. G. Bright, E. J. Brookings, C. M. Connell, Leon J. Myers,C. H. Buuer,c. E. Bright, K. Ht. Busweli, Frank D. Selffert and John Hi. deliffert. Rev. Dr. Buller presided tn place of Gen, James A. Eakin, who was detained by illness: 1p bis family. ‘The opening ay er Was offered by Rey. V.S. Conrad, of Pilladeiphia. Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. J. Frye, of Reading, Pa; Kev. Dr. Gilbert, of Winchester, Va; Rev. Dr. H. Giessinget Of Easton, Pa; Rev. br. J. swartz, of Pittsburg! Pa., and Hon. Jacob F. silller, of New York, and & pocin was reail by Kev. M. Sheeleigh, of Pitiaael- phia, ‘The Exercives This Morning. ‘The exercises were continued this morning by ‘® meeting at the Memorial church, which was con- ducted entirely in the German tongue. Thechurch, which was very prettily decorated with flowers, Was well filled with an intelligent audience, and the addresses were lstened to with evident inter- est. Mr. A. J.D. Wedemeyer, of New York, pre- sided, and Seated with btm upon the platform were ‘Ube speakers, the pastor of Wwe church (Rev J. Butler) and’ Kev. Dr. Morris, the president of Luther Statue associauon, Rev. H. Lelnert, tie pastor of St. John’s German church, this city, read the 46th Psalm. Mozart's hymo, “'Now thank we all our God,” was finely rendered by the choir of St. John’s Church. Rev. F. F. Burmeyer, of New York city, offered prayer. THE ADDRESSES. Rev. F. Ph. Henninghausen, of Baltimore, fol- Jowed with an earnest address. Luther's hymn, “Ein Feste Burg” was then rendered with good effect by the choir. Rev, A.C. Wedekind, D. D., of New York, then delivered an eloquent address, and ‘upon Its conciusion the choir sang Hink’s anthem enuued e Hymn of Praise.” Another of Luther's hymns, “Keep Us Steadiast, Lord, to Our Word,” was sung. An address by Rev. E. F. Moldehnke, Ph. D., of New York, followed, and after the doxolosy Had Deen sung'the benediction was pronounced Dy Kev. ME. HomFiguaus of this city) aud tie audience dis: persed. ‘The adresses, whleh were all strongly eulogistic of Luther and his work, were received with rounds of applause. THE cHOrR ‘was under the direction of Mr. Geo, Godron, and was composed as follows: Madaine Kasper, Mra. Rose Elis, Miss M. Relser, Miss Annie Trenshetm, Miss Mason, Mr. August Plitt, Mr. Jullus Schlueter and Mr. Henry Beckstedt. The selections, waich com- prised some of the grandest of the German devo- Uonal music, was rendered with great expression, and tue union of ue voices of the congregation With the chotr in the rich melodies produced a grand effect. ‘The Procession. In connection with the unvelling ceremonies members of various German organizations paraded the streets this afternoon. The line of march was from German hall, on 11th street, to H street. to 7th street, to Pennbylvauia avenue, to 15th street, to Vermodt avenue, and thence w the Memorial Lutheran church. The Martin Luther association of Baltimore had the right of tie line, torming the Hirst alvision of the procession. Tus body came from Baltimore tis morning on aspeciai train. ‘Tue Baltimoreans, of whom about 1.20 came to the city, made their headquarters at Abner’a This huiiber included delegates irom the Gustav Adolf, the Order of Black Knights, and other German or: janizations. S'fhe procession moved trom German hall about two o'clock, flying the American and German flags. ‘The Martin Luther association had about 200 men in line, the officers being: Geo. Klein, president; Joun Schultz, vice president; Kaspar’ Schneider, secretary; Jaéob Edelman, treasurer; John Dean: hard, cicr murshal, and Jos, Hebuer and Conrad Wan, aides, ‘The second division, headed bya number of visit- ing clergymen, comprised members of the Concor- dia, ‘Triuity, $C Jouu's and other German Lutheran cuurches of this city, and delegates from Kich- mond, Harrisburg, Philadephia and other cites Each genUeman Wore a slik badge with an engray- ing or Luther statue stamped upon it. Mr. George Walker olficlated as chief marsual fils aldes were | Carl Mueller, John Hockemeyer, Geo. Bessler and ‘Herman Benasler. ‘The Unveiling Ceremonies. ‘The unveiling exercises Were held this afternoon on @ platform which had been built about the statue. The platform covered the entire parking im front of the church, and when the hour of two o'clock arrived, which'was the Ume for beginal the exercises, the twelve hundred seats, which Deen provided, Were well lied. Direculy In front of the statue were seated the speakers, and above them was stretched a canvas as @ protection from the sun. A blue cord was sus- pended at one side, aud was connected with the American flug which concealed the statue frou View. Mr. Justice Miller presided in the absence of Chiei Justice Waite, who was detaihed by sickness. Seated near him were the speakers, the officers of ‘the wssociation, and Invited guests, FERSONS PRESENT. Among those on the platfonn were the following: Rev. Drs. Morris and Buuler and Messrs. A. J. D. Wedemeyer, A. Kountze, J. W. D. Dobler of New York, C. A. Schierer of Brooklyn, G. A. Dobler of Balulinore, and Gi Ryneal, of this city, mem- bers of the Luther Statue association: Revs H. W. Conrad and V. L. Conrad, of Philadelphia, editors Of Lutheran Observer; Kev. Dr. Brown, of 'Wytne- he, Vas Kev; M Shéeleigh, of Philadelphia: dev, 3. A Marks, of Fincastle, Val; Rev. P. A. ie. 1. F Barua, of Ghent X.¥ Hew, Messrs.’ H of Pa; Rev. A. W. of York, Rev. J. Wagner, of Pa; Rev. W. G. Throll, of Rev. D. W. Moser, of” Va; Kev. J. Rintnebeck, N.¥.; Rev. Mr. Burmeyer, of N. H, C. Holigway; ‘Revs. Mr. Weilley and H. F. Long, of Pag Rev. 3 i ‘Turner, pncipal ofthe Lutherat retnaie Seminary, Luter > with students; Kev. Mr. Brand; Kev, L.A. Mann and XJ. Richardson, Of Md.; Kev. 8 Stoll, of Pa; Rev. J. Evans, of Pa; Rev. G. 8. All ‘Baltimore; Rev. J. B, Shaup, of Md; Rev. G. Sclloll, of Fa; Key. L. E Albert, of Philadelphia; Rev. J. Fry, of Kead- ing, Pa; Rev. Dr. D. M Gilbert, of Winchester, Va, Rev. Dr. H. Giessenger, of Euston, Pa; Rev. Dr. J: Swartz, of Gettysburg; Pa, and ‘members of the ‘Martin Luther soclety of New ¥0rk city. Also, ex- Justice Stroug, Bishop Payne, of the A.M. ‘church; Kev. Dr. Eliot, Rev. Dr. Shippen, Judge Snell, Rev. Mr. Wynkoop, Mr. W. W. Corcoran abd ‘Messta. Cluss & Scnuitze. were begun with the rendition of Hayda’s “The ‘Heavens are Telling,” by the Marine band. Prayer ‘was then offered by Rev. Dr. F.W. Conrad, of Phila- deiphia. A brief but in history of the Statue was then Tead by lev. J. GButier, bo Sepie SENATOR 0. D. CONGER, | | 1m values caused the failure, Telegrams to The Star. ANOTHER WALL STREET FAILURE. 3.1L, BROWNELL & CO. SUSPEND. FAILURE OF A PITTSBURG BANK. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRACY. WALKING AND TALKING FOR BUTLER. LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL'S SUMMERSET. ee ‘The Demoratlized Stock Market. IT OPENS FRVERISH AND IRREGULAR TO-DAY. New Yor«, May 21—Wall Street, 10:90,—The stock market opened feverish and irregular, and became barely steady. London cables report’a searcity of orders. Ratiroad bonds inacuve. Oil opened 7 eciined to 74%. MR. VANDERBILT'S INTENTIONS NOT KNOWN TET. Kiernan’s London financial disnatch, dated 1 P. m., says: With the exception of Atlantic and Great Western seconds, which have advanced \ per cent, the market for Amert-an securities shows fn additional decline of from % to 24 per cent. Additional details affecting the Integrity of corpo- Tate management of financial and railway institu- fons have had a very demoralizing effect. Mr. ‘anderbilt has had tune to consider his cables froma York and the financial situation here, but he has not manifested his intentions with regard to the market. ‘The effect of lis operations Will be felt in New York before they are known here, FAILURE OF J. L. BROWNELL & C0. WALL STREET, 11 a ‘m.—The failure is just an- Bounced of J. L.’ Brownell & Co. J.L Brownell & Co. consists of J. 1. Brownell, H.W. Walker and LW. Murray. ‘The firm was formerly known as Browné MORE NOTICES OF “PUTS” SERVED ON RUSS! pLL RAGE Russell Sage ts recelving notices of stock to be Mpuu to hita tomorrow. “He has liad « quantity of Northwest “put” to him to-day. The privilege on the stock was issued four months since at 163 and 113, expiring this week. Later. Everything 18 qutet at Mr. Sage’s oMce tuls morning.” He 15 receiving notifications that ‘Stock Will be put to him to-morrow. STVCKS IRREGULAR BUT FIRM. 11 a. m.—Stocks are irregular, Dut in the main firm, and have advanced § to 4 percent. Before the ‘first call, however, a weaker feeling prevalled, and a decline of 3 to i per cent took piace, Jersey. Central, Lackawanna and Readinj the weak- est shares Jersey Central sold down 106535, Read- ing to 28 and Lackawanna to 104. ‘The sales of stocks to noon were 230,000 shares, FLUCTUATIONS IN STOCKS. Yore, May 21—Wall Street, noon.—Stocks further decine after 11 0! ‘but near midday Western Union rose 1% to 51%, and the general list advanced to1y percent in sympathy. At the present Ume the markets quict and a frac- ‘Uon lower. Ratiway bonds were weak. ‘Texas Rios sold down I7a47 4, Oregon Short Line to S74, West Shore 53 to 8s to 7, Chesapeake and Ohio’ currency 6s to 364, ‘and Erie new seconds to 615, a62%. ISTEREST ON LOUISVILLE AND NASITVILLE. President Rogers, of the Louisville aid Nashville Toad, has issued the following: The interest ma- turitg on June ist, aggregating about. $750,00, 00 the bonds of this company, 1s fully provided tor, and will be paid as usual by its fiscal agents. This is the only larve interest payiuent of tits compan: for several months, except. $300,00) for July, which, the earnings for Juine will provide for. President William Endicott, Jr. Re- signs. Bostox, May 21.—President Willlam Endicott, J., of the Oregon ahd Transcontinental company, has resicned, and the executive committee bas chosen Elijah Sw:ith a his successor. Charles H. Colby and Brayton Ives have been elected directors to Nil vacancies. Mr. Eudicctt has for some ume contemplated his present step on account of his health, and would have taken It long ago had not Mr. Suiith been unwilling to nccept the “position. wenger Leasing Sale of the Guion Steamship Oregon. New York, May 21.—The Cunard steamship com- Pany has purchased the Gulon line steamer Ore on. Mr. Vernon H. Brown, agent of the Cunard line steamship company,Wwas questioned this morn- lug in regard tohow the sale had been effected. He answered that he only knew that the sale of the Oregon to his line was an accomplished fact. She would make her first trip from Liverpool on the commanded Cunard line on June 7. ‘She would ve by Capt. McMicken, now of the Gailla. sa bess A Hotel Swindter Caught. ‘New York, May 21.—Mrs. Kate Laird, who was arrested for swindling hotel keepers, Was arraigned in court to-day when a nutaber of her victlins pre- ferred complaints against wer. The prisoner sald she Wasa native of Mexico. ‘She was held in ball on each compiaint for examination, Notes from Chicago, AN ISSUE OF $8,000,000 RAILROAD MORTGAGE BOXDS— DISTINGUISHED JAPANESE VISITORS. Cuicaco, May 21.—The annual meeting of the Chicago and Eastera Hlinois ruliroad was weld here Yesterday. It was decided to issue six million con Solidated Six per cent mortgaye bonds to take the Plice of the bonds now outstanding, and to provide for the completion and betterment of the roud. Prince Yamashina, aed sixteen, a member of one of the imperial families of Japan, and two alten dants and fifteen other youug Japs have arrived here. The prince is on a tur of pleasure and ob- servation, and goes hence to New Yors. The other members of the party will become students iu WLS country, Germany and F Prrmssurs, May 21.—The National Soctety of Mechanical engineers met in annual session last hight Seventy-live delegates were prewat_ from all parts of the United States. The evening was ‘Occupied in the reading of a lengthy paper, pre- pared by the western Pennsyivaula Engineers Boaety. on “Natural gas its uses, abuses “and 1.” ‘The convention wi ur 5 management yor day. The Usnal News from Mexico. ANOTHER REVOLUTION IN EMBRYO, Gatvestox, TRX., May 21.—A special to the Nems from Matamoras, “Mex., via Brownsville, says: Reports have reached Matamoras that a ‘serious riot occcurred on Monday between the people and government troops and ofiicials at Linares, about 200 miles Irom Matamoras. No particulars’ Fears are entertained nere by both citizens and oMcers that a revolution has started which Will spread over the entire republic. es. Desperate Deed of a Discharged Switch- man. Scuevecrapr, N. Y.. May 21.—Thomas Kiday, of Mechanicsville,'@ discharged switchman, was ar rested in this city last nicht, changed with running away ita the locomouve trum, Mechanicsville sterday, een ‘against the Montreal Sleeper, “hie practi admitied his gullt. He lechanicsville by Unree ofiicers on a locomotive, The arrest caused great excitement here and at Mechanicsville, where the feeling is very bitter against Kilda: Burrato, N.Y., May 21.—Lorenzo Dimick, the in- surance agent, Who was arrested some Uline ago, ed On several Indictments stealing, etc., Mersey Insurance Co.’ $4.979. ment charges him with ‘doing the same by the Union Insurance Co, of Philadelphia, the amount. in this case Dimiek heid by the Continental ‘vessel James Wurd to tne and then notified them of a Marshal his in mak- A BROEPTION THIB EVENIXG. ‘This evening the ladies of the Memorial church ‘Will give a reception to the members of the Stalue association in the chapel of the church. xoTRs. ‘The morning trains over thd B. and 0. railroad ‘also charged with hg ernsures Vo conceal Lorenzo Acress the Continent on Foot. ‘HOW A KNIGHT OP LABOR FROFOSES TO HELF THR i Sas tome sess ‘Gress. —_—_—_—- Against the Bucket Sheps. farce attenaane sprotators lance attendance convention Was organied and Ue Hon Hoses Parker chosen chairtnan. After Une of Une usual Comnittees Mr. Parker made aD @@ dress, in which he denounced the ‘of the repubilcan party, speech to ex; only was deman: in the coming campaign. Failare of the Of Unis ett crowd surrounds the bauk Placed at the doors Une the clause date of the m scribed marriage ceremony. many instances In place lets” and “circuit” of the speech fro the ‘words and good wishes.” ‘The: New Hampshire Democrats THE STATE CONVENTION aT CONCORD TO-DAY. Concord, N. B., May &1.—The democratic state oe Uus morning. ‘There wae & deingates and ite dev sted muon ot Us fallncies | “lariil for revenue and this was to be the issue May closed tis “Owing toa continued run ve Geckded that It ts wise for oUF tors and all concerned to. suspend payment fOr Present” ‘There Is great excitement, and @ Preveerns, Pa, doors and Omocers have ————<» ____ ‘The Methodist Protestants. DISCUSSING CHURCH DISCIPLINE, Bavrmone, Mp. May 21.—in tne general eonfer- ence of the Methodist Protestant church thls morn- ing the question Place of a representative Tecerred to the committee on judiclary. admit ‘AL alternate In the a enporarily absent, Was The convention refused to strike from the entaitLing the choice by we eapdi- Tt also ren ma eee a pre. also reused to make any change in the ‘numer of wePba Rerations were made in’ the disclp.ine aNd 6ODe atulion. The word “church” was substituted i= Of (he words “class,” “so General Forcign News by Cable: ‘THE SPEECH FROM THE SPANISH THROXER, Manni, May 21.—Ammong the principal features the recommenda- Hon that the Tank of the mi er to be terol Falte to that of atabeadct Tbe kg Se = e bOpe that the Ureaty Sith; Beet ee WOOL GROWERS IN THE CAMPAIGN. | dyna! topther with Fanta eee san oe Ricrce. The speech urges the necessity of nd ing the condition of the army, and declares tbat Where only feinainy the elatfadon of a definite protocol for the recognition of Spain's sovereigayy Uuroughout the entire Sooloo an lilpelago. APPAIKS 18 BovPT. The telegraph ine has been re. la, a8 far as Dibvah. ‘The gov. ernor of Dongola has "beet ordered to” withdraw, with his garrison, at an early date, The governor, howevtr, is beyond the Meach of the Ulegraph, having gone to Merawen. Parry, arRtOS PICTON’ DECISION. ante, May 21.—The Honapartist papers attach cousidefable importance to Hrince Victors decison to leave the house of his (ater, Prince Jerome (Pion Plon) and reside in his own private apart MENUS This action is believed a definite FepLUre bewween Prince Jerome and Prince Victor. “TRE MOST GENIAL COSMOPOLITE.” Loxpon, May 21.—Both the Telegraph and the Standara’devote inading articles to Une mewory of Sain Wand. He ts spoken of as generous and aE PalWeUc, and as *ULe most geuial cosmopolite. Amateur Pugilists Arrested. c.. May 2.—At this place ‘Dine miles from , Patrick Slattery, of Rochester, and iy Hughes, of Buffalo, amateur pug Tougut With sort gloves, Marquis of Queensbury rul at Was Withessed by Over one hundred sports. Slattery forced’ the Nguiting, and whipped Hughes in turee rounds, the iatteF losing is wind and failing to guard against Sintiery’s blows, Sheri arrested both fighuere and brougat, Rochester. ——E Milling a Wicked Wite. New Yors, May 21.—Adoiph adam, ‘who, test Hight shot and killed Laura Watson, an ry house of Mil-fame, says that the he wete married two years ago In Adam developed a vicious went altogether to the bad, and entered the Catno, May 2. stored beyond Dot a reputable house where sue’ was her jast night to get her to leave the house, and ‘When she refused be shot her. THE LONDON PAPERS SAY. Loxpox, May 21.—All the morninj com- ment upoh the attitude assumed by Churchill last evening in he debate upon franchive Dill, His opposition to Mr. Brodenick's amendment to exclude Ireland from the Of the Dill, and bis vote against 1t, seem to Bave taken every one by surprise, The Times does not hesitate to declare that bis facton ~ shows that despite the reconeiliatlon of the tory leaders Lord Randolph Churchill has Bot ma- terially restrained his native Independence and au- ducity.” ihe Daily News hints at an into which ‘Lord Kandolph Churchill and the ©f Salisbury have entered in accordance Imingham. “The Marquis of Saulsbury,” It “appeals to English tears; Lord Randolph fish hopes ™ ‘The Sundara pronounces Lord "8 come duct “mischievous, aud likely to entail disnstee upon the conservative cause.” The Telegraph. however, Geciares thet “Lard uf ed Randolph Churetiili showed & statesmaniike grasp of the exigencies of practical politics” It says, furtner, that the young ‘wo the conserva tive leadership “is leaving the present leaders belind Bit.’ ‘The Morning Post considers the at. anced Us Lard itandoiph plausible, ahd sage they “deserve and will Obialu respectful altenton.” ee Stabbed His Grandson. St. Aupaxs, Vr., May 2i.—Grand Isle, @ Lake Champlain toirn. 1s excited over a probable murder aday or two ago. Jacob Kent, years, ‘itacked his grandson's wite, who ives i (we oaus6 house, and when her husband came to her rescue the old man*stabbed him in the abdomen with ® pocket knife. ‘The wound ts considered fatal. The parties “have been living together unpleasantly for some time past. ‘The old ian is thought to De ime Sae. He was arrested and released on bail ‘The Myere-Krouse Murder Mystery. St, ALnaNs, Vr. May 2i.—The authorities think they have s clue to the Myers-Krouse mystery Ine volving the supposed murder of Herman Krouse, for which Oscar Myers Is now gwalting the action of tue grand jury. A telegram to a New York paper from Chattanooga tells of the finding among the baggage at the depot there of a soup box con taining decomposed human remains, ‘The box Was Addressed to one Wallace, who keeps @ saloon at Clinton, Tenn, Myers, the supposed murderer, pawned some articles’ belonging to Krouse, (he inissing Man. The clue will be followed up closely. Krouse’s body, It was thought, bad been through the Jed Into the lake, bul It has Dot ik Fire in a Pitwburg Hotel. PrrrspcrG, May 21.—A fire in the cellar of the Seventh Avenue hotel al 10 o'clock last night ore ated consternation among Ube guests, and for a few Ininutes a panic prevailed, but fortunately the Hames were exUuguished Lelore any great damage was done. ‘Telegraphic Briefs. ‘The sixth musical festival in Cinoinnati, ewan last night at Music hail, The ball was aud the performance by Theodore Thomas and bis orches:ra and chorus heartily applauded. Hughes, picture frame factory and three cigar stores on Chatham street, New York, were burned ast night; loss $20,000, ‘The ‘workmen ai the Glendower tron works of Danville, Pa., left work last Saturday on account Of not receiving their pay A meeting was held in to protest against Ube spo! the propaganda by the Stalin government. Mahunud Pasha Damod, whe was interned at the Same time as Midbat Pasta, ts dead. ‘The Stamese embassy to-day went ona tour of Inspection of the educational insututions of New York iaaaginics Colored Methodists at the White Mouse. DELEGATES TO THR RALTIMORE CONFERENCE PAY ‘THEIR RESPECTS TO THE PRESIDENT. ‘The general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which has been held tn Baltle more since the first of May, Was adjourned to-day for the purpose of allowing the delegates to visit Washington and to pay their respects to the Pres- Ident. The delegation, including seven bishopsand 200 clergymen, headed by a committee, of S. H. Jefferson, of South Carolina; B. of Ohio, and J. A. Handy, of Washington, the White House at nook. ‘The President usually busy, and it was half an hour Ras prepared to recelve the visitors, stand in the biue room, and as the delegates Unrough they were introduced by Dr. ‘The President greeted them. all spoke afew pleasant words to Rev. Who is over hundred years old. Atver ductions Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore, the President, saying that they politicians, but as humble ministers 400,000 tO pay thelr Magistrate, ie hoped the Pi "8 on in the future wo ‘as satisfactory has been in the past, and that bis last i i ii : i siRe A i : 5 H gi i. i ‘THE PRESIDENT IN REPLY said: “I am very glad tomect so many representa- ves of the religious body of which you are mem- bers, and I thank you most heartily for your kind il Hiestill