Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8. Sy The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS. Pres't. grr Presiea fran fs serend to subscribers m the wageg > ywh account. at 10 cents ner snth. Copier at the counter, 3 tate prepaid—Socents a month, 3 cert ened year. 8 {Entered at the Fost Omlice at Washington, D. Cw ec Bth-elaae mail matter] ‘ny Wrage Sran—pabtiches on Friday—6l a year rotepeprepeid. Six i F=~ Ai) mail subscriptions must be pad tm advance: aigerer sent longer than is paid for. Ti try of adver®eme tade known on srnteation - ww Evening Star, WASHINGTON, D. C.,. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11. 1884. SPE@IAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. [os wert sew AND LAUGHABLE, TOO. THE EeTARY. PRIVATE SECR' -— EK gy ATIONAL TH EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE, Bir. JOSEPH JEFFERSON, In Hin Artistic Creation, RIP VAN WINKLE, Next week, Belot and D'Ennery’s Picturesque Dra- amatic Spectacle, THE PAVEMENTS OF PARIS, ith of SCIENIC AND 1 L EFFECTS And the Greatest Company of Character Actors in America, att FORD'S, MINNIE PALMER. ‘UNDER MEDICAL ADVICE—MISS PALMER WILL REST THIS EVENING-IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH THERE WILL BE NO PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. uur TO-MORROW (FRIDAY NIGHT), MY SWEETHEART! ‘will positively be produced with MINNIF PALMER. SATURDAY MA SATURDAY NIGHT... aAS. TINA EPALMER MINNIE PALMER Monday Next—THE SECRETARY. ai TLLARD HALL, MONDAY, TUESDAY AR WEDNESDAY EVEN- DECEMBES 15, 1@ AND 17, 1884 goa BOBLET 3 DOBBINS, comedian and vocalist, as A GENTLEMAN FROM IRELAND, by eatrope comedy 5 ineliding MR, + EVBIEDERBICK. a survivor of the Uresly Arctic Ex” Dedition,. Admission 50 centa. ‘NO RESERYED SE LLIS & CO. HA’ Grand Piano and the ladies of will add music to other attractions at Willard Hall THIS EVENING. Encourage the ladies Admittance only 10 cents, 1 7 . SUNDAY SCHOOL _ LEC’ | ING, Constantinople; ~ ATURD: EVENING, Seven Great lemples of the Worid, illustrated with stereop- | Hcun., ‘Tickets sdmiitdng to’ both lectures, 25 cents. | pied | ASPACGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE | Every Evening and Saturday Matinee, Puller’s New Musical Comedy Spectacle, OFF TO EGYPT; Or, AN §RAB ABDUCTION. NEW AND REALISTIC SCENERY. : | NOVEL STAGE EFFECTS. | NEW AND ORIGINAL SONGS. A MAGNIFICENT COMPANY fusical _Mondsy, Dec. 15-LAWRE \dkerchiefs, Ties and Notions, Ribbons aud Hoale Styourown pres, J: YOUNGS tue atrest Sours, fnx Store, 736 7th. between Gand H. ald-im Toxs: Toxs: Tors ‘Thave just opened a new. iS coratalty selected aasort- ent TOYS AND FANCY GOO suitable for the Holidays which {recommend to my rege the patrops for examination before pur- Designing and Stamping, Plush and Velvet Stamping a Specialty. A. H. FICHSTADT, 1206 F street northwest Geo Ware. LADIES’ TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Has removed from 1355 F street to 730 17th street northwest. ‘Special attention to evening and reception dresses Mas. M. J. Hos, 1909 ¥ STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Will makea SPECIAL EXHIBIT during this week of the LATEST, STYLES in EVENING AND DRESS BONNETS. Costume Bonnets a specialty. Mus Senn Rovreer, 609 9TH STREET. Opposite Patent Offica Large and complet: stock of LADIES’ AND CHIT- DEER'S MERINO and WOOL UNDERWEAR, SILK and CASHMERE GLOVES, ‘COTION, WOOL and CASHMERE HOSIERY, at very low prices. Beautiful line of HAND-KNIT WORSTED Goops, quch ax HOODS. SACQU:S, SHIRTS, MITTENS, LEGGINS, LADIES SHAWLS and FASCLNATORS. Infants’ and Children's PLUSH B:NNETS, WALK- ING SUITS MERINO CLOAKS, plain and’ embrold- ered, in Hubbard and othe styles of ‘superior 225 elewince, ADIES’ SEAL GARMENTS ALTERED. REDYED and relined. ‘Circular Linings repaired and recov ered, Cloth muffs made. MISS CUNNINGHAS, 7310 8th between N aud On. w, is E CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE NEW Alt OUR MEEPS, 20. TEE AE apne faa Sogn Se, eens eae TIS TRUCE, ELGAR aey ES oe M ISS ANNIE K. HUMPHERY, . : 490 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Makes CORSETS to order in every style snd ‘material and gruarantess perfect and comfory HEE SPECIALTIES ARE red meet ny pore Hoatery, Patent Shoulder Braces and all Dress Reform Goods, Freuch Corsets and Bustles. Childe ns Corsets, ands $1 Corset (Miss E's own make}, that for the vrice is UnsUrpameL ‘B—Freuch, German and Spanish spoken. marlé ROCHON, CORCORAN BUILDIN FIRST CLASS HATE, ‘DREGE PROM PARIS. ‘Pater! ive Medals trom Expositions Paris, Lyons and Vienna, HUMAN HA AND FINE BATR WORK Ladies fine Hair Cutting and Hair Dressing. Hair dyed and shampooed in first class manner. Wiss to order. as tIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST. Axros Fisners é Chemical THIRTY YEARS” EXPERIENCE Ladies? and Gentlenien’s Garments, also, Velvet and Bluth ‘Goths, Crape Vein Lacen Gloves ete. are Det= fectiy. cleaned Superior procesn, LADI. SS EVENING DRESUES A SPECIALTY. Jose tietr Original ‘shave: and grease gaa arantred fo be removed effectually. rice $1.50 and $L75, Spee Ff ‘ATIONAL THEATER N SUNDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 14 ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, In bis great Lecture, ORTHODOXY. Prices. $1 and 75 and 50 cents. Box sheet for sale of seats now open. D™ ‘MUSEUM. - = ANOTHER BIG SHOW! ‘The best in America for the money. Every afternoon and bight this weeks 24g b rare of splendid amusement for only adime. ‘mong the star performers are Ward and Lyaoch, the Acme Trio, D’Almi ‘ate hoy weer Bache Wacklin and Lester. Orm Pixon, Be. Conclud- ing with the glorious farce of“ rrival of Gen. Grant ‘Gerikiew of Airand osts of other curiosities, ADMISSION TO ALL ONLY TEN CENTS. 48-6t HEATER COMIQUE. Te A Cyclofie of Talent! ‘The Banner Show! All former ffforts eclipsed! Commencing Monday, Degemb-r 8th. ‘The Imperial Dragon Japanes: Troupe. Ave in number, two De Albertis, one Georgie Maran, and the Only Lulu, the Flying Dgucer, ours and our only. OFF TO FGxPF GMiinois). Matec Tu sday, Thursday, and Saturday. ee ee ee ae Combination. et OUIS WEBER'S ORCHESTRA FURNISHES MU- sie for all occasions. Orders left at re-idence. 725 ‘th street southeast, or by telephone gt Ellis’ Music Store and Demonet’s, will receive prompt attention.6-m° WHE “Kaxcanco” SAFETY, SPEED. COMFORT. . ‘96-inch wheel geared to speed of 64, 60 or 80, Ballsall around. $135. Call and see it in operation at SCRIBNER'S, 222 1108 E street northwest. (CHORE SENT ane = = BRENTANO BROS. Pennsylvania avenue, cor. 11th atredt at iim S6rES YEARS AMONG THE SENATORS.” HON. JOHN K, FRENCH | has kindly consented to deliver bis popnlar lecture, siving reiminiscences of the Senace, sdf some of it: Dore illustrious mermlers during thet yeace of his gonnection with that budy a its Sergeant-at-arms, at the “CHURCH OF OUR FATHER," cof L and isth streets, ON THE EVENING ‘OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER ITH, exclusy: If for the beuent of the trewury of that ghureh. LECTURE AT $ O'CLOCK. Cards of ‘De., reserved veats Wc, to be secured at Bilis’ eure ps ART OF MEMORY. Another Free Lecture by GA Building, 1409 New ING December 12, at 7:90 ow to remem her Office: 92355 F j 15th inst, at 3 'D., at Foundry EX by Kew 3. He VIS. ME Ch wureh, corner 14th Tickets, 5c. de10-3t_ | ECTURE—ILLUSTRATED_REV. F. S. DE HAS:, | ex-consul at Jerusalem, and former pastor of the | Metrojolitan ME. Church, will deliver a lecture at St. Paul's Engish Lutheran Church, corner 1th stre-te northwest, on ¢RIDAY EVENING NEXT, De. fetber Leth. at # o'clock, Subject: “Buried Clits of | Hea cid Mork ibustest a, by colored dinrams, uti. relics. ke. iekets cents, £0 Bookstore, or a: chureh door and G Steve LADY MASAGruS OF THE NATION HOuLOratiie’ Wusprtai, © TONAL Will hold a GRAND FAIR AND Bazan AT MARINTS HALL, From DECEM: Ei 15th to 20ch, nelusive, Open from 10a. m. to 11 p. m. daily. REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC AND VARIED ENTER- TAINMENTS, SPECIAL LUNCH FLOM 12 TO 2 P. Mt ‘The proprietors of each of the first-class hotels will pake generous donations gounced bereatter), thus enabilue the Mefresbmnent Conuuttee to furnish s tountital Tuneh at reasouable pres ¢ President Arthur will also contribute a lunch fur one ‘of tive dara. ‘Visitors to the Fair will not be im: ied to make purchases of to buy tickets for articles voted for. Exeryt ing for wale will be plainly marked at low ‘and (versons desiring Chri-teaas or. Wedding hte, oF Useful Householt Goods, can obtain bast gains and aid «deserving cha: ity. NeW ENGLAND KITCHEN 3 NeW ENGLAND KITCHEN A SPECIALTY. WE ARE Now SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE LINE of Brassand Bronzed Articles of Household Utility and Decoration, suitable for Holiday Presents, including many things not shown elsewhere. All goods are ‘marked im Plain Figures and Very Low Price. ‘We name, in part: ‘Brass round and square tables, ‘Brass clocks iu variety. ‘Brass lamps in variety. Brass easels, large and small. ‘Brass fire sets, ‘Brass fenders, Brass grates, Brass trivets. Brass teakettlon, ‘Brass mirror frames. Brass andirons. Brass hat and cost racks. Brass coal hods, Brass card receivers, Brass ash receivers, Brass paper weights, ‘Brass spittoons, Brass sconces, Brass brackets, Brass candlesticks, Brass-bound bellows, ‘Brass umbrella stands. Bronzed armor, belng reproductions of ancient shields, placques, spear heads, etc. Wrought-iron clock cases, ‘Wrought-iron Imp cases, Wrought-fron andirons, ‘Wronght-iron fenders, Wrought-iron fireseta LOWS ART TILES AND PLASTIC SKETCHES PLUSH FRAMES, x Gas portables. Decerated shades, elobes, ete, Kitchen hardware aud utensils, Comprising s complete and varied stock of goods from hich to nel hich fo sel a Dreseat for s lady orfyeutioman oF for Also, wood. tela, open fire places, grates, furnaces, ranges and plumbing woods f HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, n28-Im-1p" 424 9th street northwest, ¥ VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE SUPREME Court of the District of Columbia, huidine an Ore spate’ Court. 1 will sell at retail, at Barlow's Art Gallory, 1295 Penieylvania aventie northwest Oil Pulutl ag, rine, Eneravingn Etchingn, Puote: gravures, Mirrors, Favela, Ac. ee belonenut to the en: tate of Heory N. Barlow.” Sorne of the pulguuge ate old and Valuabig, amouy which are Artists" Bit the Nude, and tne: portraite of William I Harriss, Hons. John Sherman, Cart Schure, Alerander Hr Btet phen De. "Phswis Mrs It B. Hayes Mrs, John Drew, ‘te Dyer will beat the Gallery, and will take pleasure ‘Miz Dyer will be at the Gallery. and will take in showlue pletures, Kes and uake sea oe? > 4ul perwona havin Pictures at ‘the Gallery to be Reuovated, or ou morke, will please Pmove cue ‘within ten days, and pay storage to Mr. Dyer. ‘Terms cash. a a3-10tip is tecors or, UNIVERSALLY PRESCRIBED BY THE : FACULTY. A ALAXATIVE AND REFRESHING FRUIT LOZENGE TaMAa For CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS, BILE, HEADACHE LOSS OF APPE- ‘TITE CEREBRAL CONGESTION. Arepared by E. GRILLON, . of the Paris Faculty. . Proprietor, ‘irue de Rambuteau, Paris, GRILLON = Tamar—unlike Pilis and the usual puree tives—is agreeable to take, and never pro- SlucesSertation nor interfere with’ Was hess or pleasure, Ficra If a man has s Suit or Overcoat orany article of Clothing to buy he cannot find s better or safer place toxet it than right here. Our Clothing hag s reputa- tion for reliability, because we have it made for us and put into every Karment the best value possible for the ‘sum of money charyed therefor. We back it In everx, cave by giving (as no other clothing house in thecity Seal eeees vines warrants the price as as same goods can be bought and titles the customer to exchanue of secura poodner ta, fund money without fecling that he is asiing a favor, AND FAT& AND BAZAAR - For the Benefit of THE CARROLL INSTITUTE, ‘To be beld at ‘THE MASONIC TEMPLF, Seat Fae, eh teeta MONDAY REBING! ip and coutimaina two Adminsion lO.cts :seaon tickets SO ctx” a6-<oTt | rex cen Wines beri ‘Svitine, Overcoatings, and Trouserings received and Gren for taapectiva. Gentiemen will place teironders Aeabiow 1AILORING ESTABLISHMENT of WaDaANG LUN.» BD BARR = 20) Pennsylvania avenus GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE PRICE CLOTHIER AND'TAILOB, (1 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Opposite U. 8. Post Offica, FP" The caly house in the city giving a written ‘guar- antee, a8 Harwin & Horcursson, 604 Novem Sraxex, Agents for BOSTON HARD Wax, ‘The best Floor Polish. ‘Dealers in BRASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES, noS- GRATAA, RANGES, FURNACES, ba, JNO. MORAN, 2135 PENNA. AVENCE, CP nasi ot Bibbs ratome aad hepete or eames fro storton ts low ae $20., Havin a tres faba: ontets 0 ‘slow ae $20, a lance Wil be attended to promptly. Telephone. ocf-am THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND RES- TF ane Sartcanely Stele PeOsv Ea tee new and Brain and Nerve Tonic and foud "For sale areated by the glans oF fe buties by Wc: MIL-BUBN, bas Inwaator Man. Ufacturer. 1429 Pennsylvania avenue, NEW _ PUBLICATIONS. (2B MASS NEETING—0 TIZENS OF NORTH- gest Washington in favor of removing the tracks of the B.& and B& P. riirosds are invited to. at- tend a meeting on FRID\Y EVSNING, December 12, at 7:30 o'clock. in the Eastern } resbyterian chareh, 8th s:reet, between F and G. northentt. DR. CULVER, of fot Washingcon,and others will address the méet~ A MEETING OF THE ARMY AND NAVY German te Gab oad be Held Worley at 8 g'clock p. m. on SATURDAY, December 1: A fuil'attendance aie is desired PEEN"S pRapronp, ite 1313 F street northwest. Aways Beaomron 660,000 COPIES oy THE LONDON GRAPHIO And an Enormous Edition of the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS GRAND CHRISTMAS DOUBLE NUMBERS, Each containing beautiful colored engravings, have been issued in this country and abroad simultaneously. Consequent upon the great demand in past years, the supply has at times become so nearly exhausted that these Christmas Numbers have been eagerly sought for at FIVE DOLLARS per copy in New York and London. ‘The New York Journal of Commerce says: “Both issues are full of the choicest work of Celebrated Au- thors, Artists and Engravers *The Colored Pictures are wonderful imitations of the brilliant originals in oil.” MAKE SURE OF YOURS NOW. + For nalo by ail Booksellers and Newsdealers, at FIFTY CENTS APIECE. ‘THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS COMPANY, General Agenta, at 29 and 31 Beckman street, New York. Houma Passexra . HANDSOME GIFT BOOKS,” LOWER THAN AT DRY GOODS STORES. ‘THE WORKS OF FAVORITE AUTHORS ELEGANTLY BOUND. Latest designs in Photo, Autograph and Floral Al- bums, Drewing Cases, Writing Desks, Ink Stands and Table Ornamenta ‘The finest and most complete assortment ~! CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CAEDS AT LOWEST PRICES. J. D, FREE, Jr., BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, di0-13%,1p 163 F STREET. Hourpay Presents. @1 AND 916 SEVENTH STREET. PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, TOILET AND WORK BOXES, JEWEL AND ODOR CASES, ALBUMS, BISQUE FIGURES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, WHISK HOLDERS, &c. READY-MADE PICTURE FRAMES, PICTURE FRAMES Made to Order from a Great Variety of BRONZE, GOLD AND FANCY MOULDINGS. ° CHRISTIAN EISELE'S BEAUTIFUL PAINTING, “MOONLIGHT ON THE OKLAWAHA.” ON EXHIBITION AND FOR SALE at . H. VEERHOFF’S ART GALLERY, 4 SEVENTH STREET. 4 SIMILAR LINE OF GooDs, ‘WITH THE ADDITION OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, CORNICES, ko., AT MY MAIN STORE, 96 SEVENTH STREET. ‘¥N. B—Framing Fine Pictures a Specialty. on Fy Pazer. 913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR, WASHINGTON, D.C, STATIONER AND ENGRAVER, VISITING, WEDDING 4ND RECEPTION CARDS PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY EXECUTED, n22-1m Wusows Fanovs $as0 4l-imip ‘The demand ty Baltimore has been jgreater than the supply and are still booming, and now we propose to sive the Washingtonians a chance to buy these Famous ‘Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen. For Ladies we also make to measure s fine Hand Btitched Shoe at 85.00. For Gentlemen we make to measure our celebrated ‘Waukenphast at 5,00. ‘ F. H. WILSON, Custom SHomMaxer, + | 400 7th street northwest, Washington, ‘BM-Ip Also 282 W. Baltimore street, Baltimore, Ma. ‘Use open fire places with Portable Grates, selected from our vompiete stock. Slate Mantels, Wood Mantela, Latrobe Stoves, Ranges, ‘Brick Bet Grates, Tiles of English and Americsn manu- ‘Competent Workmen. 3.¥, MANNING & 00, 1820 Pennaytvania Avenue alin - Laon, Arrexniom ‘ _ LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS. WLLE M. J. PRANDI, 43 Mas M. J. Howr's, 1900 F ornare, see THE THIRD SUBDIVISION OF THE AS- sociated Charities would caf the attention of the citizens residing in the West End (between 15th. strost, Pennsylvania avenue, Hock creek and 0 to 18th street, down to Patroet, thence to 15th) to ti efforts being made in behalf of the sick and suffering Poor in their midst. Alrewly mauy, such cases are nown to the bourd of visitors, showing the imme- diate necessity of action. ‘This appeal is made to al ‘Who are interested in this excellent chatty. Ricgs & Go. bave kindly consented to recelve through their tel- Jer, Mr. Kittenhouse, any money contributed, record- ing the name of do. or in each case, JUDGE WALTER 5. Ci ADMIRAL THOMAS 0. IDG tnd otters, (CS THE GEORGETOWN DEMOCRATIO cLUB <Se will hold a sneclal mocting at Goldants Hall, FRIDAY EVENING, 7 o'clock. All Lvemocrats, exe Glully thos temp rarily resuing in Georgetown, Feal- dents of other states,are cor. Jully invited to attend. Tn- sugurstions matters to be considered. Sec-of Club d1-2 (Ee LEWIS JOHNSON & CO. BANKERS. Exchange on the rrincipal cities in Enrope for sale in sums to aig. ‘Travelers eredity agneds or Se tui dnd seit lt local and other fivectucent scour i” Orderw by telegrar ts excou ore, Phila deiphia, New York, Boston, be = 31 General collection business, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PRISENTS, f <& ranging fram isc. to Uc. Handsome Dressing Cases, Odor ‘Gents! Shaving Cases, Best Tollet Cologne, ie te oe Pog Boe MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Chemists and Drusgia au Commer 7th aiid I recta worthvest. {op FONNIEST FARCE EVER FORMULATED, WILLIAM GILLETTE AS THE RFV. JOB McCos! APIOIDSMONDAR ano SE THE NATIONAL TYPOGRAVHIC COMPANY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, RTS OB 0 18 Asinerox. DC. Deosmber DIVIDEND NuTICE. Holders of the stock ‘of this compiny are herby noted thaw atock ‘divide @ hat Deen declared by the Board of Directors, payable at tho ot the Neeteturs, on and after FRIDAY. octinty 19t', 1884. ‘The books for the transfer of stock will be cloxéd at 4 o'clock p.m, on Wednesday, the 17th i aioe Sku BH [>> LEAVE FORMED & COPARTNERSHIP WITH < Mr. W. FG yer, 4:8 Ct. 2. w..for the purpose of carrying ob a general Carine Manufactory and Liv- ery business. 1 shall be pleased to see my fricuds wt my. ew place of business, ‘did-6e DAVIDSO! i=” Ce wilt oi Former meni opening night. . G MARINUS “GERMAN” Oi inize SATURDAY, December 13th, fs are cordially siivited to attend Dirrencr, Sucecssur to F. Destoxsre 2012 Ht street “northwent, The celebrated Houlanger Francais informs his cus- tomers and the public in xemeral. that he ts prepar d 10 furnish 0 mot palaiablo French Bread. in tue coun try, and of which he makes a specialty. Detterer has aitidied the American bread of New Which is so much appreciated for sandwiches and foasta, and br. wsht it toa perfection by usiue the wane STE, brand’of flour as for the Freuch bread. He will always bave a lange qnantity of it to supply themunierous fame flies he has daily on his tint. Fancy Dinter Rolls of ull shape to order will receive prompt attention, 10-36" Dru Sto No. 496 7th strect southwest. INFORMATION WAS REACHED T HIS (2S orice inet some. perso is wulictine aatenite: ments for HE STA id demanding one-half pay- lent down for the wae. He ian tiupostor, Fite STAR‘ does not cinploy' ny solicitors of advertive: muents, ‘abet Washington News and Gossip, Goverxwent Receirrs To-Day.—Internal reve- ‘Due, $478,827; customs, $304,749. (CHANGE OP SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NAVAL OB- SERVATORY.—Commodore 8. R. Franklin, at present superintendént of the navhi observatory, 18 to be- given command of the south Atlantic station at an early day. Orders have been issued for him to pre- pete for sea service: It is not yet known who Is ‘succeed him at the observator: COUNTERFEITERS ARRESTED.—The Treasury de. partment is informed of the arrest, in New York city last night, of Carlo Fontano, Negrin Gasteno, Emil Pasqual Jachet, Charles Fornari and Gustive Nobile for manufacturing and dealing in counter- feitcoin. A large amount of counterieit coin, to- gether with the apparatas used in ts manufacture, was captured, ARMY OxpERs—Tho leave of Major James C. ‘MeKee, surgeon, ts further extended one month. Leave for four months on surgeon's certificate of disability, with permission to leave the department SG the MiSsourl is granted First Lieut, “Jonn L. ullls, 24th Infantry. THE Case AGaINsT THR NATALIE 10 BE ABAN- PoxED.—The United States alstrict attorney at Norfolk has been instructed to abandon the case against the British bark Natalle, which recently arrived in Hampton Roads, and on which a penalty tonnage tax was imposed on the ground thatshe had a cargo of guano from Pedro Keys, which are in- cluaed in the list of guano islands appertaining to the United States. “This action on ihe part of the authorities 1s taken because of representations on the part bf the British government that the islands ‘of Pedro Keys belong (o Great Britain, ‘Tue ENGINES OF THE PUntTaN.—The Secretary of the Navy received a telegram to-day from Mr. John Roach at Chester, stating that the engines of the Puritan have been tested and proved satistac- tory in every respec AmonG THE CaLvEns at the White House to-day were Senators Sewell, Hawley and Ingalls, and Repretentatives Anderson, Morrill, Lawrence, Robinsoh, O.; Taylor, J. D. Pettibone, Dunham, Poland and Stewart. Tue Dixxer to Senator Gorman at Willard’s hotel does not take place to-night, but on the 18th instant. The whole number participating will be only one hundred, inclivling guests and members of Columbia Democratic club. Navat Onpens.—Com. 8. R. Franklin, ordered to holdgilmself in readiness for sea service; Lteut. J. ‘'T. Sullivan, to the training ship Minnesota, 20th instant; Ensign A. G. Winterhalter, to the naval observatory, 31st tustant; Paymaster T. 8. Thom) ‘sop, to the Swatara; Passed Asst. Paymaster W. W. Barry, detached trom the Swatara and ordered to settle accounts and wait orvers, District Commissioners EDMONDS AND West Must Fitz New Boxps.—The Secretary of the ‘Treasury has notitied District Commissioners Ed- monds and West that in view of the fact that one of the sureties of each of them 1s under contract to Turnish supplies to the District, contrary to law, It Wlil be necessary for each of "them to file a new bond. Messrs. Edmonds and West had an inter- view with Secretary McCulloch on the subject this morning. Personat.—Senator Gibson and Representative King were registered in New York yesterd: Gen. George A. Sheridan, formerly of this city, 1s on a lecturing tour in Australia, under the auspices of a Young Men’s Christian AsSociatlon.—w. W. McCullough and family, of Washington, were pas- sengers by the centnil overland «rain to arrive at San Francisco last Friday.—Pay Director and Mrs. Watmough, of this city, sailed for Bremen from New York yesterday.—Mr. Israel Kimball, jr., clerk to the Senate committee on education and labor. {s confined to his rootn by a patnful affection of the eyes——Ex-C mmander Gorringe 1s at Wormiey's—Major Ben: Perley Poore has pre- pared a volume of his interesting reminiscences for (E> A SEEGAL MEFTING OF Tite STOCK: F holdeng of the Ol Dominion Gunners and Ane icrw Asoeiatlon will be held at G16 7th strees north. Wes", at 72.0 p.m. December |. to consider pro- posed By-Laws and Amendments to the Constitution. . AW. FLETCHER, Prem, HARRY KING, & 12-108 (p> FARSELS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL } Gzoncetown. D. C , Dec. 4th, 1884. election for dirctors of th = bak will “on TUESDAY, J m tol pm. LUMBER AT LOW PRICES, Having contracted with several NORTH CAROLINA MILLS for a large supply of JST aud SCANTLING of the best quality and manufacture, and winhing to make room IM wEDIATELY tor the saine Loow offer juy present stock of JOIST and SCANTLING (embrace ing ‘many sizes and Ienzths) at prices that will prove attractive to buyers: in fact, no reasonable offer will be Fefused Tia Lumber of te qu. lity usually old by. mnost of the yards of this city, out IS NOT 8’ 1 FINS '-CLASS, and iny intention is to keop UN ¥ FIKST-CLASS STOCK HE EAF LER, of which 1 am. ow prepared to receive orders. JAMES F. BARBOUR, 22th street and Maryland avenue son-hwest, Telephone connection. Call No. 122-2, n28-3w NEW ORLEANS RSYON TICKETS azeuom onsale by the VIRGINIA MIDLAND SHORT LINE of forty dollars. Ay CARRYING. SLEEPING CARS, rom WASHINGTON TO NEW ORLEANS, ~ WIT.OUT CHANGE. For tickets. sieepln car reservations, and further in- formation cail at Virginia Midland Isailway Office, 601 Pennsylvania ay i2-w Boy TORY, 185 —THE CANVASS for above work is xwear comnpletion. Ail persons Who have moved or coutrup ate woving will send thelr change of roridence cr. Hisiness to the office and oblige WM, Hi, BOYD, Koou 47, Le Droit Bulldiug, — n2i-3w Miss MARTINS chit made Cakes, Pickles and Preserves ca’ Purchased from JOuNH MAGKUD i. eS LUMBER. Owing to advertisements of others we desire to cal attention to afew facts, LUMBER, First: That we shall nor, at this late day, endeavor toincrease our trade by sulfitituting a Selected St.ck fora Poor Sto k, which we have at all times, by our thorough knowledge of the business, been abie to cast aside, and allowed others less fortunate to become owners thereof. Second: That in the futére, asin the past, our custo- ‘ters shall have the whole of this advantage, and be supplied with merchantable and well-seasoned LUM- BER, which we always have on hand in large and small ‘quantities, Third: That our connections with a ngmber of mills, both in Virginia, North Carolina, heat iy and Florida, enables us to cut especially to order, with dispatch, bills of any size used in this market, at the lowest possible figures. : Fourth: That should you want any kind of HARD- ‘WOODS, SOFT PINES or TIMBERS notin this mar- ‘ket we will strive to find same and deliver at once. Fifth: That, in addition to our stock of Hardwoods and Pines, which comprises the choicest in the market, we have on hand over 500,000 feet.of GEORGIA AND FLORWDA PINE, which is daily being worked into Flooring, Partitions, Wainscoting, Oaling) and ‘Trim- 8. Sixth: That, being encouraged by the enormous growth of our business and prospects of a continuance, ‘we hope to be sble in the new year to offer yon @ com- Plete stock of SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, etc., which, in quality and workmanship, shall be second to none in the District of Columbia. In the meantime, by our connections with three mills here, and men perfectly ‘versed in all details of house-finishings, we can fill your orders with accuracy and promptness, and we shall rely ‘upon your favors,encouraged at all times by our shaded digs gad deliveries to make this THE yard of 6 city. Correspondence for quotations and estimaths for builders freely answered at once, WM. McLEAN & SON, 23TH AND B STREETS; ALSO, TH. BETWEEN B AND CSTREETS NORTHWEST. _n24 MITCHELL'S REAL ESTATE ee ao Office, southwest corner of 11 ‘Thomas Dewllu’s” suction, rooms), Deter” in test te, Stocks, Bonds, Insuranc the transaction of i business. Prompt attent given to any business entrusted to ‘THE AGENT FOR WHITE is W. B. STOOPS, 318 8th ‘Better facilities for doin kinds of Sign Painting tig shop fa Washuayton, ‘nelepbane aad Special attention given to repairs and remodeling of store fit anid ‘818 8th street Bortiveat aelephaan edi amsig ne: S18 Sie ere (pr 48 vixtones. publlcation,—Gen. Walker, formerly superinten- dent of the census, has been elected a member of the Boston school bo.rd.—Lieutenant Governor Shuman, of Illinols, 1s at the Riggs. A Question of Naval Rank. A NAVAL OFFICIAL SAYS MR. COX'S RESOLUTION CALI~ ING ON THE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION 18 A CASE OF “SOUH GEAPES.” The resolution offered by Representative Cox, asking the President why certain commodores have been given the rank of acting rear admirals when no vacancies existed to Justity such action, has created considerable talk among naval officers. Said one official of rank to a Stax reporter to-day: “T guess if the Inside of that movement were known {t would be found to be a caso of sour grapes. Commodores who command navy yards, ete., do not have the rank of acting rear admiral, and’ some of them do not like to see other commo- dores accorded that ttle, particularly if they are their juniors.” “How about the law in the matter?” asked Tar Stax reporter. ‘The whole question §s a technical one and a very trivial one, but Tam not prepared to say whether there 1s or 13 not law on the side of the President. ‘There are not enough rear admirals in the navy to fill the positions to which they are usually as- signed, that 1s commanders of squadrons, It be- comes’ necessary, therefore, to assign commodores, occasionally to such duty. By giving them the Utle of acting rear admiral, they do not receive one cent more pay and are not advanced one step 1n any way, but they have the advantage of belng ostensibly of equal rank with commanders of for- eign Squadrons. This is a great advantage and con- venlence.«On foreign stations the naval representa- tives of different countries not only show courtesies toon® another, but often confer upon very im- portant mat Th such conferences It is well for our representatives to have a rank equal to the others. Naval people are great sticklers for rank, youxknow. We don’t want one of our commodores commanding a squadron to be ranked with the commodores of other countries whe command one or two vessels, subordinate to the rear admiral who commands the squadron. ‘The law says that the President may select any oMcer not below the grade of commander and assign him to the com. and of a squadron with thé rank and title of flag officer.” Now the question hing: on the meaning of “flag officer.” ‘He an officer Who files “a flag. Only ‘the admiral, vice admiral and rear admirals fy flags, and they are the only officers supposed to ‘command squadrons. Commodores fly pennants. A commodore, who commands a squadron, should fly a flag by virtue of his duty, should he of should he not be ranked as an acting rear admiral. Bel ‘the war squadron commanders were called “tlaz officers,” and we made a big fight then on the point that our “flag officers” were equal tn rank with forelgn rear admirals. If they were equal then they are now, and they ought to have the title to show their equaltty. President Cleveland’s Southern Policy. AYLUXTER AMONG SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS WHO ARE i ‘NOT EX-CONFEDERACES. The Baltimore Sun interview with Senator Bay- ard, printed elsewhere tn Tue Stag, in which the latter 1s quoted as saying that, on his recent visit to Albany, Gov. Cleveland told him that his south- ern policy would be guided by the advice of such men 98 Gordon, Colquitt, Lamar and other ex-con- federates, has created a flutter among those south- ern democrats who do not belong to this class. Senator Brown, of Georgia, who was not in the southern military service, and who joined the re- putlicans after the war, is exercised over the state- ment, as it will shut him out As arule, however, the southern men are delighted. They say that the Gordons, Colquitts and Lamars are the true Tepresentative men of that section, and that they are the men who have the abiilty and the confl- dence Of (hp People. to, a degree that will enable them to be of. value in the incoming adminis- tration. Gen, Sherman and Jefferson Dav Gen, Sherman, in St, Louis last evening, in reply ‘to a question as to whether he intended to reply to the letter of Jeffer-on Davis, sald he might doso sometime;that if he made any reply st couldonly be through the War department. He has most of his Louisiana papers, he said, to make good his asser- tion that the civil war was forced upon the people of Loulslana by conspirators tn W: and that during the of the rebellion Mr. Davis.| changed his views of the doctrine of secession and Threatened to use forca in case any state of the confederacy should attempt what was then known Teady nent to Washington some Jettors and papers Wf 08 the case, but as to. the publicatfon he ‘stated that the autllorities there must be consulted. ‘WHAT SECRETARY LINCOLN SAYS, In speaking of the Sherman-Davis controversy, Secretary Lincoln stated to a Stak reporter this communication from Gen. Sherman on the subject. ‘He knew nothing about the letter, he: and if it isin the War fit is in the archives division, which is in a chaotic the records and never having been. AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. DOLLNESS PREVAILS IN BOTH HOUSES. A RESOLUTION ABOUT THE SPANISH TREATY. COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND OTHER MATTERS The Senate. THE SPANISH TREATY. After some routine business Mr.VanWyck offered the following: “Whereas, a commercial treaty of great import ance has been negotiated between the United States and Spain, which was made public by the king of Spain to such an extent that tt was cabled from Madrid by the Times, ot New York city, and given to the American people by that Journal be- fore the Same was presented with becoming sol- emnity and secrecy to the Senate: and, Whereas, the provisions of sald treaty materially affecting the subject of revenues and taxation In- Volving no serious questions of diplomacy and state secrets, the discussion thereof should be tn open Session, $0 that the prople may be fully apprised of the reasons why sald treaty should be ratified or TeJected; thererore, ‘Resolved. ‘That the committee on rules de airec— ted to report. an amendment. or additional rule re- quiring that treaties which concern matters of Tevenue shall be considered tn open session, ‘On objection of Mr. Wilscn the matter went over | one day. ‘Mr. Blair's resolution (offered yesterday) direct- ing the committee on naval affairs to examine Capt. Erie dors, ete., was to. ‘On motion of Mr. Coke, the Dill providing for the improvernent of Galveston harbor was made the spectal order for January 8th. THE OREGON LAND FORFEITURE BILL. Consideration of the Oregon Central land for- feiture bill was then resumed. House of, Representatives. The desks of halfadozen democratic members were ornamented thls morning by roosters of bril- lant plumage. Mr. Hancock (Texas) from the committee on ap- propriations, reported the invalid pension appro- priation blll, and it was referred to the committee ‘of the whole, THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL. ‘The House then resumed the consideration of the interstate commerce bill. Mr. Glasscock (Cal.) directed his remarks more especially to the consideration of the evils which grew out of the system of “pooling” adopted by The ratiroad companies. He advocated a strict pro- hibition of this system. Mr. Dunn (Ark.) favored the substitute. He ob- Jected to the appolntment of a commission, District in Copgres. PROPOSED BUILDING FOR THE ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM. Ata mecling of the House committee on public Dulldings and grounds to-day the chairman was authorized to try to Secure the passage next Mon- ay, under a suspension of the rules, of a bill re- ported from the comtilttee, which “appropriates, $200.00 for an army medical museum bullding in this city, ‘The question of a new city post office for Wash- ington Was talked of informally. « _. THE BILL TO RELIEVE THE POLICE. MF. Poland, of Vermont, moved in the House yes- terday afternoon to suspend the rules and take up the Dill torelleve the metropolitan police of the District. Objection was made and the matter weLt over. Capitot Topics, THE SHIPPING COMMITTER, At its meeting Unis morning the House commit- tee on American ship owning and ship buliding in- | terests aiscussed briefly the provisions of the bill | Introduced by Representative Cox, of New York, | amending the tenth section of the shipping Dill in | fezard to advance wages. The committee will give a hearing to any one interested in the question on Wednesda y next, at 10 o'clock. ‘THE SPANISH TREATY. ‘The Senate ‘has removed the tnjunction of | secrecy from the Spanish treaty, and it will be | printed for public distribution. Minister Foster sald to a Stam reporter that he Proud be glad to have fhe treaty considered openty. He said Le believed it to be an Instrument of great commercial Value to the country, and would like to have it thoroughly discussed’ before the whole country. Secretary Frelinghuysen 1s also quoted as favoring open sessions for the discussion of this treaty. Senator Van Wyck says that his resolu- tion introduced to-day (a3 noticed above) will have to be considered in open session, as itis now too late to throw It into secret session. M'LEAN YS. BROADHEAD. ‘The sub-committee of the House committee on elections having in charge the contested election | case of McLean vs. Broadhead, of Missouri, will Teport to the full committee in favor of Broadhead. MARINE SIGNALS. ‘The President to-day transmitted to the Senate a report of the Secretary of State, showing the neces- sity for immediate legislation for the ‘purpose of bringing the statutes of the United States into conformity with the international regulations for preventing collisions, at sea, ‘which, regulations ave now been adopted by all the leading marl- Ume powers except this country. S THE MEXICAN PENSION BILL. ‘The republicans of the House at thelr caucus last night adopted a resolution that the Mexican pen- ston bill, as amended by the Senate, is entitled to our hearty and active support, and that we will Support any and every effort to have the same Dill considered and passed at the earliest possible day. Ex. Kelfer, Representative Connor and ottiers Were directed by the caucus to endeavor to Gevise a metuod of relieving the bill from its em- barrassments, THE PROPOSED INVESTIGATION OF LEASES OP IXDIAN LANDS. ‘The Senate committee on Indian affairs have held one meeting on the subject of the Vest reso- lution directing an investigation into the leases of Indian lands for grazing purposes. There was a disposition on the part ot some members to defer the Investization unl next summer, o2 the ground that the present session Is so short’and there 1s 50 much to atend to Uiat Senators coud not give Uine to the inquiry without negiecting other duties, Others of the committee insisted upon prosecuting the inquiry without delay. Senator Vest aj Defore the committee and submitted the ot his charges and alist of witnesses by whom the fraud In procuring the leases, he said, could be proved. A resolution calling upon the’ Secretary Of the Interior for a detailed statement of the leases, the acreage so occupied, prices paid, etc, was adopted. ‘THE PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBT QUESTION. Yesterday Mr. Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee, made an argument before the Senate judiciary committee against the bill to take up the debt of the Union Pacific railroad due the government and fund it into new bonds to run for sixty years at three per cent interest. ‘The committee decided to appoint a sub-committee to take charge of the Pacltic raliroad’s debt question, and to call ‘Hon. Charles Francis A for turther inf tion on the subject. SOCIETY. Yesterday being the cabinet ladies day, recep- tion were held by Mrs. Frelinghuysen, Mrs. Chand- Jer and Mrs. McCulloch, each of whoth were as- sisted by several young lady attendanta Miss Frel huysen was of course prevented on account Of her lameness from as her mothor, and her Absence trom the parlor was noticed by every er. Justice and Mrs. Millergave a dinner party last night toGen, and Mrs. Miles, and this eve Gen. and Mrs. Hazen will entertain at dinner a a ished | ‘tomect Gen.Terry,while CoL and Mrs. leber will give a handsome dinner tn compli- ment ts Gen. ofeld. ‘The laces of the Metropolitan hotel contemplate FitiNE @ reception and hop sometime before the Some of thé young society folks are about to give for nich is under the management of Several prominent young ladies, It is understood that the young ladies of West ‘Washington intend, soon after the holidays, to re- organize the two. clubs, which were 80 de- setvediy popular last season. married in handsome style at the residence of the bride's 3 ‘Greens tn North Care olina, are’ to arrive here, and will re- | Mae accounts tn deciding the cases before hin. | on's inventions relating to guns, torpe- | taken up was that of John A. Shields, United f they soon established friendly relations, and dis- INVESTIGATING TREASURY VOUCH. ERS, ™r. J. Mr. J. J. Barker was examined before the | Springer committee this inorning concerning the | Treasury vouchers Covtrolier Lawrence was | present. The first accounts taken up were those of J. F. ‘Moore, jury commissioner of Maryland, the allow- | ance of which Air, Barker hd was illegal, as there | Was no provision in the statute creating the oMce | of Jury commissioner for his payment. Mr. Milliken asked if witness alleged that the changes were exorbitant. Witness replied that he did not, but he presumed that the debates in Congress would show Uhat it | Was not their intention to offer a salary or fees to | the position. | “should not the assumption be rather the re- verse?” asked Mr. Milliken, “I am not here to assume,” repited the witness, “You have already asstimed,” Mr. Milliken re- forted. “I take it that you are an expert bere ‘That's what you are paid tor, eh? TOO MANY DAYS" SERVICE. Witness then took up the account of A. W. Stone, U.S. district attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania, which he said was improper in charging for too many days’ service, Qut had been allowed by the controtler, against the protest of the deputy controller and Witness In one of Mr. Stone’s Vouchers before the court services were charged for on the 4th of July. In Uhis account there were about 53 cases presented in 48 days. | Witness gald he was ordered by the chief of the | division to be governed by former adju-tments of | This he refused to do. THE NEXT AccouNT States commissioner for the southern district of New York for administering oaths to spectal | deputy marshals during the election of 1880, amounting to 14.9%, at 40 cents a piece. ‘This account wituess Was directed to examine, and re- Tused to pass. He took it, he said, to the controller Who sald It was Improper and could not be allowed, Dut after that did allow It, and It was pala. The complaint witnesss made "was that the govern- ment sbould not pay the bill, as it was aue froma the Denefictaries, who were the deputy marshala PRACTICE OF A U. 8. COMMISSIONER. ‘Witness then took up the account of H. L. Hallet, commissioner of Massachusetts, and catled the at- tention of the committee to the fact that he had discovered that 1t was a practice of the United States commulssioners to continue eases from day to day without even examining witnesses and charging fees for each day. | Mr. Lawrence iad tn- formed him that allowances tu such cases were tn- proper and against an opinion published by Bim; yel the irregularity was never corrected, Mr. Miltiken asked if any other clerks had called attention to the matter. ‘Witness sald they had not, he belleved; for the reason, as they sald, they did not want to get into acontfoversy with the chief of the division, Wit- hess could not give the mames of auy clerks who had told him this reason for not also making com- nt PeThie committee may want some be. sides yours,” interposed Mr, Milliken. “IT hope you will,” replied the witness, MARSUAL M'DUGAL'S ACCOUNT forthe northern district of New York, amount ing to over $10,000, Was next referred to. The ac- count was for the employment of deputy mar- Shals, | Witness charged tn this ease extravagance of expenditure through the employment of depu- Ues for anore days than necessary. Witness did hot know that there had been auy extravagance of ex- penditure, but thought that the vouchers should show that there had not been. He did not know, he said, on being questioned, how that could have been sliown. Witness acknowledged that the days charged for were the days the deputies paturally Suet to have been employed, Dut, they did not show that they had actually been doing anytning. lave you evidence that the government was robbed?” Mr. Milliken asked, “I have not,” was tne reply. Judge Lawrence asked the committees to expe- dite te investization as far as possible to relieve the first controlier’s oMice, the marsuals and the courts from the suspicion cast upon them, He ex- pected te show that all accounts approved were correctly examined and certified to. ‘The witness (Barker) then testified to his Deltet in Judge Lawrence's honesty, and stated that the nly Issue Wad a question of Judgment as 10 the r O'clock At 12.8 the committee adjourned until 12 to-morrow. NO CONNECTION WITH THE BARKER CHARGES ‘The statement that J.S. Stilson and. H. HM, | clerks of the U. 8. court cf Boston, are belng pros- ecuted on account of Barker's statement before the committee is not true. ‘The suit against them ts brought by the solicitor of the Treasury for not Toaking full returns in their emolument accounts. The discovery was made months ago by examiners of the Department of Justice. It has no connection whatever with the Barker chia ee After the Offices. FOUR THOUSAND LETTERS A DAY RECEIVED BY DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMEN FROM PERSONS APTER APEOINTMENTS. Itis estimated Uhat about 4,000 letters from office seekers are recelved by the democratic members of Congress every day. “I bet thisis from Bill Blank, and he wants to be a consul to somewhere,” said & member to a Stax reporter, as he picked one letter out of a plieon his desk and tore ttopen. “There, didn’t I tell you! ‘Iam an applicant for the con- sulship to—’ Yes, it's from_Bili, too,” he added, tuning to the siznature. “Tdon't get less than twenty of these 1a day, and I've got so Tean call the turn on them every"time. Now see,” ang he picked up a hand{ul of unopened letters ‘and cutled the names of the writers and the character of the position they wanted. “Every democrat In the House has been flooded since ‘Congress con- vened. I guess there's an average of not less than twenty such letters for each member every day.” MR. BAYARD’s VISIT TO ALBANY. His Talk with the President-Elect. ‘THEY DISCUSSED THE CABINET QUESTION, BUT KOT DEFINITELY. F. A. Richardson in Baltimore Sun. Wasuixarox, December 10.—Senator Bayard’s recent visit to Albany 1s still the subject of gossip in and about the Capitol. A representative of the ‘Sun saw Senator Bayard at the Cupitol to-day, and from him obtained the following facts in connec- Uon with bis visit to the President-elect: Senator Bayard received an intimation that Gov. Cleveland ‘wanted to talk with him about public affairs, be- leving that his long service in the Senate and his familiarity with national questions would enable him tomake some practical suggestions. The Dpl- aware Senator proceeded to Albany, and had a long and satisfactory talk with Mr. Cleveland. Mr. Bayard had not met Gov.Cleveland previously, but camsod pabtio matters and public policy without re- serve. Mr. Bayard says the question of what char- acter of men shall compose Mr. Cleveland's cabl- net was, of course, referred to, but no names were ing his administration @ success to come to Albany and give him the benefit of thelr experience. Gov. Cleveland talked to Senator Bayard very treely and unreservedly concerning the policy which 1t woula be best for his admntnistration to pursue. He will endeavor to look upon all sections of the country ‘as belonging to one common people, He proposes Telegrams to The Star. CHICAGO ELECTION FRAUDS. Statements as to the Forged Ballot: —— REUBEN R. SPRINGER'S WILL. The Forged Batiots in Chicago. SUED STATEMENT MAKING SERIOUS CHARORS. INST AN EMPLOYS IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S orrice. .: Cmcaoo, December 11.—Arthur Gleason, chief deputy in County Cietk Hiyhue amon, makes public Us morning, under Lis own signi ment chargiig Renry Biehl, one he emploves | ta the county clerk's oMoe, with having abstracted Ue envelope contalning the Dato # of the second precinct of the eichtechth ward, and thereby allow- ot (he forged Dailote found In K was opened by the federal Ing the substituti the envelone w grand Jury. Gleason states that the envelope in Question Wis piaced with others ina lange box in the county clerk's vault, and hailed up On the day the county canvas Doard conchuded tts labors, and when the fret tiapression had been created that fraud had been perpetrated, Mr. Kya Sent word fo Gleason to take good care of the Pe turns, On the receipt of this message, Gleasom Says he called to his assistance Heary Blebl, Wile n J. Sweeney and Wildam ayer, clerks 1h the office. Search was made for the Teturns, Blebl Mnding them tn the Hatle chest, whervupon. the two other searchers were ditected not to kok Any longer. Gleason then went to attend to other duties. Bieki soon afterward Informed Gleason Uuat be had placed the reuurns in one of the ten drawers in tho vault. numbens 24. The only persons knowing the exact drawer in which these allots bad been placed Were Biehl and Gleason. Gleason says he did not personally make an examination of drawer 244 to ascertain whether Biehl had correctly informed itn or not, but took It for granted he He did not go to the drawer until November 2th, when be found t lots here. Previous to that time he declares he never hud the envelope in bis hands. ‘The vault In Which Uhese ballots were kept Was ed With a combination which was known by nly four persons—Henry Biel, John Shields, Jota O'Laughiin and Gleason. ‘The ‘hallows were placed in the Vault’ where thetr location was known to only Uwo persons—Biehl_ and Gleason. The latter says the evidence shows beyond doubt that the ge In the ballots was made ih Uhe vault of the ‘The evidence also shows that Shields nor ‘O'Laughiin knew where they Were placed, and excredingiy Mleult for any 0 xact location Hots having been taken from, ernoon of November 21, elther Richi or bimseif ts guilty, As he declares'he did hot commit the crime, 1 Could have been coramit and Gleason its perpetration. Two Persons are now directly charged With the crime— Joseph C. Mackin, secretary of the Cook county emocratic central committer, who ordered the bogus tickets printed, and Biebl, who, as Gleason says abstracted the envelope couitalnihg tie origi nal ballots to allow the substitution of the bogus ‘ones. iso Deadly Biow froma Policeman's Club. Carcago, December 11.— Wm. Lynn, aged 22 years, died on Tuesday night from ‘biocd potson- ing. ‘It is now charged that a police officer, about & week ago, while ordering some y men to “move on,” threw his club at Lynn, striking hin on the bead and causing a wound which Induced the blood polsoning. Tue matter will be tuvesti- gated. A Decrease in Ship Tonnage im Maine. Bara, Me., December 11.—There have been Uuirty~ Six vessels built In this district during the present year, With an aggregate Lonnage of nearly 26,000. Seveh Of the number were steamers, four were Ships, and the retuainder were echooners There are five vessels SUll on the stocks, one being @ large Slip and another a steamer, which will increase ‘The tonnage Lo over 29,000, Bhowing @ decrease of rer 6,00 tons us compared with the tonnage Dut tu year. EY A Notorious Confidence Man Arrested. ailng Boquet ellie banergtt, allan Morga ina Boose ve organs configence man, bas beck arrested by ecnives here. He and Pritchard, another confidence man, were Indicted at the acd general Loy grid operauin oD aD un piclous stranger, ¥ fatied to'appear. It was known that Pritchard had = © Detroit, but @ close watch was kept for jorgan, resulting tn his capture on the ot “coufidencing” W. J. McKent on the ot November last. Morgan ts wi in New York for Suintar crime, Want their Consul Hetained. OrTawa, OnT., December 11.—Citizens of Ottawa, Tegiine, a General Foreign News by Cable. THE ENGLISH ARSOCIATION OF AMERICAN SUARB AND BONDHOLDRES. Loxpox, December 11.—Application for shares of the newly established English association of Ameri- can share and bondholders show that the Ist will be closed on the 18tb instant. | The Telegraph, in its financial arucle, complains that thescheme been tl-managed, end urges a meeting of the per- Song Interested in it for the ot the doubts in regurd to w1 ‘Sow fikng tus publle ming” DEPOSED axD Carmo, December 11-—The kuedive has reoetved & atch from the mudir of Dongola, which says: othe eultan of Darrur has deposed and Amprisoned the mahdl’s emir at Khalid, and bas stripped aud expelled his dervisnes” SENATOR LABORDERE’S RESIGNATION REJECTED. Paxis, December 11.—Senator Lavordere bas te- signed, Owing to pique, Laat M. Floquet’s amend- ment fo the senatorial reform bil, providing for ‘We election of senators by universal suffrage, was rejected. FORCED TO S1G¥ A TREATY. Pani, December 11.—Tho committes of the chamber of deputies, which has charge of the Hue treaty, some time yesterday to » discus- sion of Cambodian affairs’ King Norodow has Sent @ protest to President Grevy against the manner in which 4 was <x ‘by Gov. ag of Cochin, Sign the treaty, placing poke China, PB CHOLERA IN ITALY. Rowe, December 11.—Fifteen cases of cholera, five of which proved fatai, have occurred at Tegi- ano, in the province of Salerno. STODENTS! RIOT IN VIENNA. Viewwa, December 11.—A melee occurred here yesterday al the uplversity between the Semitic and anti-Semitic students. It came about because Of Lhe eleclion of some Jewish students Wo the mem- ‘rang terminated oan a ual clita, ad Sv. wrangle an act seve €Tai of Ube students were injured. VIOLENT HURRICANE IN VIENNA. ‘Vimxwa, December 11.—This city was visited yes. terday by @ Violent hurricane which lasted for three hours Se ren. one. even railway trains were overturned with Ube result of seriously inj tame Seton ly nhl In several wstanoes indows were blown out and the contents tered far and Wide. Bulldings were unrooted aud high walls succumbed before the biast. AN DIPORTANT DISCOVERY BY & DOCTOR, Paris, December 11.—A doctor claims to have discovered a way of preventing the ravages of hylioxera, from Which the gra, districts Rave been Suffering so weriousiy’ of late yeara TEx: periments win the use ot srvenie have proved. successful, @ doctor ‘ull others upon a larger scale, Much public tntesest ts felt Jn the experiments, aud their result is awaited with ‘eager bope. vonemcelnieanaan Mayor and Members of = City Council A Ki bes ber 11.—The mayor an. December 1. — sea lease ars last evening upon ka offer of the United states cireult court for failure ggery taxes to pay a ‘bovd Judgment. They wenn a to Topeka. Heuben &. Springer’s Will. Crmorsxant, Onto, December 11.—Mr. Reuben KR. Springer’s executors decline to speak about the iS thoroughiy conversant with the instrument sg th conversant ‘Unat after leaving: ‘sums to the eleven children ol bis Ubree sisters, liberal bequests are made to ‘Roman Catholic benevolent Institutions ip Cincin~ natl A large endowment is given for maintenance of Music hall. After reservi ‘Unree or four Pictures for the exthedral ube rematneer of, tue jcture gallery, 100 piece Cincin Suu ontsoun” Ser. Spe funeral will take ingens place at the Cathedral Saturday morning. ae Calling Out the Froops in Daketa, Fanco, Dax., December 11.—Last ‘ner, of the governor's stafT, tn this city, = from Gov. Pierce, ocall out au E have themorial to the President-elect of ‘the U. 8. asking that Col. Robins, the ur ¢ consti here, be retained ta ofide ‘the Bew f Pl