Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Exeept § AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Forthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, ADAMS, Pres't. aay Fersrea Stan fe served to snitecrfhers m ths ety be carrera on thelr own ecount, af 10 centa or SR or secenia per month. Copies at the counter, | ferteeach By mail—p prepaid—cents a month, reson 86 [Entered at the Post Odico at Washington, D. C.18 eecetdclans mai! matter | ‘Une Warxry Stan—p: Testegeprepad Six mo entecriptions mnst he pal tm advance: t louser thats ie paal fo. napetteation. AMUSEMENTS. 66] want 4 Ham saxpwicH™ THE PRIVATE SECRETARY. " pRee MINNIE PALMER Having fally recovered, will positively sppeat THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, a ‘MY SWEETHEART, the company under My Sweethrart Matinee Saturday My Swectlvart Mat nee Satarday. My Swretheart Matinee Saturday. Satuftay Nicht, My Sweetheart's Farewell, Saturday Nivht, My Sweetheart’s Farewell Saturday Niclt, My Sweethenrt’s Farewell, ext THE SECRETARY, The Professor as Meodey St Jowph’s Hall. NAtosan rararen EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE, Mr JOSEPH JFEFERSON, In His Srtistic Creation, MIP VAN WINKLS, Next week, Belot and D'Enuery's Picturesque Dra auntie Spectacle, THE PAVEMENTS OF PARIS, With its World's Wesith of SCIENIC AND MECHANICAL EFFECTS: And the Greatest Compauy of Character Actors in Americ aun Witeane wats, MONDAY, TUESDAY Fe WEDNESDAY EVEN- DECEMBER 15. 16 AND 17, 1898 TAL DOBBINS, SikN FROM IRELAND, dy company, including MR, ‘Gresly Aavctic EX comedian and vocalist AGENTLE SCHOOL LE RIDAY. E SING, Seven SUNDAY HAMLIN, ‘A LBAUGH’S GRAND oF A HOUSE, Every Evening aud Saturday Matinee, Fuller's New Musical Comedy Spectacia, OSF TO EGYPT; Or, AN ARAB ABDUCTION. NEW AND ORIGINAL A MAGNIFICENT COMPANY. NGS, .-Auzustus Pitow. ‘Fred. Zaulig. Managwr and Proprietor. Musical Direc SUNDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 14, ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, In his great Lecture, ORTHODOXY. ANOTHER BIG SHOW! ‘The beat in Amertca for the money, Exery afternoon and oy plendid amusement | for Perfonners are Ward aad Family, Puitiipsand Bucke Macklin m Dixon, ke Conclud- fn with the glorious, rival of Gen. Grant.” F curiosities TS. 43-6 WPHEATER coM:Qt T ‘A Cyclone cf Talent sfforts eclipsed! Con The tmapecal Draw J tro De tlbe-th ‘Dai ‘The Rayner Show! All former and the Onh .. ‘Wursiay.and Saturday. the Mase gu S ORCHESTRA FURNIS (ES M oft uf pe Mence, phone at" Ellis’ Music ive prvmuptattention. 6-m* Beoreand Deane APSE “BANG AKO” SAFETY, SPEED. COMFORT. Sine wheel graced to speed of 64, 6D oF 80. Balsall around. 81:5. Call and see it in operation at SCRIBNER’S, 22 1108 EF street northwest, WHOICE SEATS, for ‘sil the Theaters, a BLENTANO BROS. n18-Im 2 SHIRTS T. Ounner € Shirts to Onder, Laundries. € Shirts to Order, Laundried...... 6 Very Best to Order, Laundried, Also, s full line of Winter Underwear: Half Hosy, Scarfe, Be. S. & ELLERY, 1112 F street northwest, ¥ nit Jest Recerven- A Larze Line of NECKWEAR, for 50e., TSe. and $L. Full Lineof Falland Winter UNDERWEAR, at lowest Prices pr Large Line of DRESS SHTRTS constantly on hand. CBAKLES HYATT, Proprietor, ‘IHOMPSON'S SHIRT FACTORY, £16 F street northwest, opposite Patent Offlen, Cizsnse Ocr Suz, PREPAKATORY To REMOVAL. ‘No Merchandise to be carried into the new quarters, as per agreement with my propownd Pattuera We intend to Open with a FRESH STOCK: Consequestly I must sell now. REDUCTIONS Avepatent in Every Dopartme:-t, bat ts more partien- ia eableom OVERCOATS. Esperience abows us thaat HEAVY OVERCOATS Carried beyond Decemi«r fin’ a slow macket, and this in exe-ntially the OVERCOAT Mc AT, two years, buy now, for Jou will seldom mect with such a chance for BARGAIN OVEKCOATS. Bome yet left of my own special make, survasaing in fittin - quatities any COMPETING UVERCOATS, SEE NOW! HENNING, CLOTHIER, au 400 SEVENTH STREET. Exzcros Hors Fresh supplies of DERBY and SILK HA’ settle ‘Suk i m = sake S at €6 DERBY HA hg? WILLETT & RUOFF, 905 Pennsylvania avenue nidim Accorpios Prssren | has kindty conse: | Serpe BOY."LECTURE ON MONDAY EVEN | tunes, relies, ée. | Cen OFF TO PG) PE | Fravures, Mirrors, basal | renova! N2. 9,869. V™ 64—) The Evening Star, WASHINGTON, D. 6. . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1884, | } TWO CENTS. "LECTURES. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. giving reminiscences nore ilfustrions members, during ths tn years Of bis gontectiou with that body as ite Sergeant-at-arms, at “CHURCH OF OUR FATHER,” . cher of L and Lith etreets, ‘ING “OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER for the benefit of the treasury of that AT 4 O'CLOCK. Cards of ry Se. to be secured at bills Vale 16TH, exclusive church. LECTUR 25e., Teserved sea HE ART OF MEMORY. Another Free ‘Lecture by Prof. A. S BOYD, at ¥. M. GA. Building, 1409 New Sork avenue, FRIDAY EVEN ING, December 12, at 7:30 o'clock. “Come and learn how to remember. Office: 92254 F streot northwest. ant-2t (> 47 exma pay cuampsann, PIPER-HEIDSIECK. ‘Ifconsumers will compare this brand with others they will be convinced of its superiority. ~ For sale everywhere, ‘BA1-m,wkt20t ING, 15th inst, at 8 o'clock, by Rev. J. H. VIN- CENT, D.'D., at ‘M. E Church, corner 14th 2 del0-3t and G Streets.” Th J 2oTURE ILLUSTRATED REV. F. 8. DE HAS, ex-conal at Jerusalem, and former pastor of the ‘Metroyolitan M. E. Church, ‘will deliver a lecture at St. Paul's: English hand streets northwes ‘De. cember 12th, at 8 o'clock, Subject: “Buried Cities of the ld World.” illustrated by colored diagrams, cos ickets 25 cents, to be had at Parker's Bookstore, oF at church doo ‘aust HE LADY MANAGERS OF JE Wi. ‘HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, Will hold a GRAND FAIR AND BAZAR AT MARINI'S HALL, From DECEMBER 15th to 20th, inclusive, ‘Open from 10 a. m. to 11 p, m. daily. REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC AND VARIED ENTER- TAINMENTS. SPECIAL LUNCH FLOM 12 TO? P. M. ‘The proprictors of each of the first-class hotele wilt make generous donations for 4 ‘day (to be an~ nounced hereafter), thus enabling the Refreshment tee to furnish a bountizul uuch at reasonable Drives. og meident Arthur will also contribute a lunch for one the days, Visitors to the Fair. will not be importuned to make Purchases or to buy tickets for articles voted for. "yt ing for sale will Le plainly marked at low snd petvons desicinz Chri-tmas or Wedding its, or Useful Heuselil Goods, eam obtain bar= jATIONAL Season Tickets. Sinsir Admission, Childe. ‘aio WWE 482 SOW SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE LINE of Brass and Bronzed Articles of Household Utility and Decorstion, suitable for Holiday Presents, including | many things not shown elsewhere. All goods are marked in Plain Figures and Very Low Price, ‘Wename, in part: Brass round and equare tables Braca clocks in variety. Brake lamps in variety. Brass casels, lange and sual, Brass fire sets, Brass fendera Brassurates, Brass trivets. Brass teakettlen Brass mirror frames, Bross andironn. ‘Brass hat and coat racks, Brass coal heds, Brass card receivers Brass ash receivers Brass paper weixhta, Brass spittoona Brass sconces, Brass brackets. Brass candlesticks, Brass-bound bellows, ‘Brass umbrella stands Bronzed armor, being reproductions of ancient shields, placques, «pear heads, etc. ‘Wrought-iron clock ease. Wrought-iron bmp cases, Wrought-fron sndirons, Wrowzht-iron fenders. Wrought-iron fire sete LOW'S ART TILES AND PLASTIC SKETCHES PLUSH FudMna, a Gas portables. Decorated shades, globes, ete. Ricchens hardware aud utensils, Comprisi ete and varied stock of goods from hich to select a prawent for'a Indy origenticman oF for Use n the Houseold, Also, wood mantels, open sc, wood mantels. open Sie places, grates, farnaces, HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, n2Im-Ip 424 oth strect northwent. BY MSIE OF A DECREE OF THE SUPREME Court of the District of Columbia, holding an Or- choo a ht | pass’ Court, will wil nt retail, at Barlow's Act Gallery, Sas Teamaay gpecembrs pth. | No. 1225 Pensaylvania avennenorthwest, Olt Palnticee, Tala, | Water Color Drawines, Engravine Etchings, Photo: c.. &¢.. belonsinse to the ee. Some of the paintings are old tate of Henry N. Barlow. ‘i | 884 Valuable, ainong which are Artists" Studies from the Nude, aud fine portraits of William H, Harris Hons. Joho Sherman, Carl Schurz, Alexander 1 Ste! hens, Dr. Phyais. Mrs KB Hayes, Mrs. John Drew, ire. Niggournes aid others. Mr Dyer will be at the Gallery, and will take pleasure owing pictures, &., aud make sales All persons haviie pictures at ‘the Gallery to be |, OF Ob storage, will please trmove Same within tou days, and pay storage to Mr. Dyer. aes WILLIAM J. MILLI Kantuieirat How To Bey. WHERE TO BUY. WHAT TO BUY. BUY WISELY AND YOU WILL LAY UP MONEY BYE-AND-BYE, WHEN YOU BUY BE SURE TO TRY A PLACE WHERE PROFITS ARE NOT HIGH. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED, AND BUY- ING WISELY 18 EASILY LEARNED. ITS VERY PLAIN THAT NOTHING 18 LOST BY BUYING CLOTHING AT TEN PER ORNT ABOVE FIRST COST. YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THIS ACTUAL TREAT AT 977 AND 929 SEVENTH STREET. TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, 901 axp 929 Sevexts STREET, Makes no loud promises or pretentious boasts, and has no desire to emulate those clothiers who promise to sell clothing cheaper than it can be manufactured. Tooffer tomive $2 for 811s to excite suspicion at once, and the public always recands such an offer with distrust. But ‘when it comes to reliable goods at lowest prices THE TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE capnot be undersold. Tt is 3 well known fact that those ‘who promise the most seldom do the least, and we are careful to promise nothing that wecannot perform. A reputation for honest dealing and low prices is worth whole columns of newspaper advertising. This is the reputation THE TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE ‘bas, and it wants sll the people to know it. Ten per cent above actual cost is as low as good cloth- ing can besold. That is ail we promise, Wise buyers will not expect more, If you want reliable goods and low prices come to THE TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, 927 axp 929 Severs STREET. STRICTLY ONE PRICK ‘Open evenings till 9, Saturday, 1 - S97 Please bear in mind, we have no connection with apy other house in this city. as Haxwan & Horcamsox (6 Nusre Srazex, Agents for BOSTON HARD WAX, ‘The best Floor Polish. Deslers in BRASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES, no GBATES, BANGES, FURNACES, ka, Housay Passexre HANDSOME GIFT BOOKS, LOWER THAN AT DRY GOODS STORES, ‘THE WORKS OF FAVORITE AUTHORS ELEGANTLY BOUND. Latest desiqus in Photo, Autograph ‘bums, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks, Table Ornaments, and Floral Al Tuk Stands and ‘The finest and most complete assortment of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AT LOWEST PRICES. . J. D. FREE, Jn, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 410-13t,1p im3 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, &o. 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 ar W. H. VEERHOFF'S ART GALLERY, 411 SEVENTH STREET. 4 SIMILAR LINE OF Goops, WITH THE ADDITION OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, CORNICES, ko, AT MY MAIN STORE, 916 SEVENTH STREET. ¥. B—Framing Fine Pictures a Specialty. a-imip Joux F, Piner. 913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D.C, STATIONER AND ENGRAVER, VISITING, WFDDING AND RECEPTION CARDS PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY EXECUTED, 221m Wuzs0vs Fasovs $350 HoH (00, FER 6585 4 RH eek ke Sssp HUH 9 0 FE Sas, Sss8 ik Hoo Eee Sss8 7 The demand in Baltimore has been ‘greater than the supply and are still booming, and now we propose to ive the Washingtonians a chance to buy these Famous ‘Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen. For Ladies we also make to measure a fine Hand Stitched Sho» at $5.00. For Gentlemen we make ito measure our celebrated | Waukenphast at 85.00. F. H. WILSON, Custom SHoewaxer, 409 7th strect northwest, Washington. n28-Ip Also 292 W. Baltimore atreet, Baltimore, Md. Laons, Arrestios LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS. MLLE M. J. PRANDI, 42 Mns, M. J. Hus7's, 1309 F sraxes GRAY SHADES! REEA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS! ‘These styles never need be in the hairdressers’ hands, Always in crder by plain combing, “Hair Dressed and Bangs bhingled. ap2-9m* Facra If a man has a Suit or Overcoat or any article of Clothing to buy he cannot find a better or safer place toget it than right here. Our Clothing has a reputa- tion for rebsability, because we have it mad» for us and UE into every garment the beat value possible for the sum of money charged therefor. We back it in every cave by giving (ae no other clothing house in the city does) a legal guarantee, which warrants the price a8 Jow 2s same goods can be bought anywhere, and en- titles the customer to exchange or return goods or re fund money without feeling that he is asking a favor, GEORGE SPRANSY, { ONE PRICE CLOTHIER AND TAILOR, 61 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Opposite U. 8. Post Office, €9-The only house in the city giving a written guar ‘antes, m2 Cunz> Worrsovr M. DICINE. aii Coraerdtb and and Stand D pee aw, EST PATENT PROCESS FLOUR, 96 me E's io sh50 er barrel Geiss Large Yosions “ll sble groceries cheaper than any other house, aim, oes Lous Svea, [ee O8 ACCOUNT OF THE DEWAND UPON time necessitated by my new hotel, the Ged Honeo. sth aud Browdway, New Sort, have thie mock ‘sold my intrest and transferred my good will fa Mare Hotel to Mesra Fitzgerald & Brunaeim. Thane the Washington and general public cordially for past patronage of tha St. Mare, 1 commend it to future Patrouage aeraring gu-nte that it will be continwed as it Eivaye'iad-beeg, perfect im appointments and completo ‘Any Oue having claims on me please present them pectfully, for payment. "es pleat H.C. BOWERS, SAMUEL & SHEDD, FINE GAS FIXTURES. COLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND ‘SHADES, DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS, 0 NINTH STREET NOBTHWESE. Ee", HE, THIRD SUBDIVISION OF THE AS- fociated Charities would call the attention of the citizens rexiding in the West End. (between 15th street, Pennsylvania avenue, Rock creek and Boundary totsth streat, down to P street, thence to 5th) to the being inade in bahuif of the sick and suffering fin their midst. Already mauy such ‘cases are wn to the board of Vinitors, showing the imme. enecessity of action. ‘This appeal is. made to. ail ‘who ate interrated inthis excellent charity, Riggs & Co, have kindly consented to receive through their tel- Jer, Mr, Rittenhouse, any mtoney contributed, record- ing the naine of douor in each ease. JUDGE WALTER $8. COX,, ADMIRAL THOMAS O. SELFRIDGR, and otliers, Top FHE GEORGETOWN DeMOocRaTIC cLuB < will hold.a special meeting at Goddard's Hall, FRIDAY EVENING, 7 o'clock.” All ‘Democrats, espe- Gially thow temp rarily residing In Georsetowly rest dents of other states,are corvially invited to attend. Tn- susurations matters to be considered, See.of Club.d11-2 [Ze LEWIS JOHNSON & Co, BANKERS, Exchange on the principal cities in Europe for sale in sums to suit, Travelers’ credits issued. Buy and sell all local and other investment securi- ties. Orders by telegraph executed in Baltimore, Phila deiphia, New York, Hoston, -neral collection busine aul-3w (eo _,A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TRESENTS, Cane, ORsing fom, 150. to, 60c. Handsome Dresein ws, Odor Cases, Gents’ Shavi ‘Beat Cologne, Triple Extracts, &ey &c. MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Chemists and Druggists, ant Corner 7th aud I streets northwest. (29> FUNNIEST FARCE EVER FORMULATED, THE SECRETARY, with WILLIAM GILLETTE AS THE REY. JOB Mccoss, AT FORD'S MONDAY, ai0-tt POGRAPHIC COMPANY, = THE SECRETARY, ew York Avene, ‘OX, D.C., Decémaber 10, 1884, s Holders of the stock ‘of this foInp iby are hereby notiied thaw erock divided has bron declared by the Boar! of Directors, payable at the OMe of the Sectetary, on aud after LMTDAY, December gu, 884, ‘The books for the transfer of stock will be at o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 17th ion. 1 SAML M. BRYAN, Secretary, THAVE FORMED A CoPART NI HSHIP Mr..W. F Gye t . to see my frivuds at my ALEX. DAVIDSON SRL, G QUEINTS “GERMAN Ci Cee whi trgunsse SATURUAY, Drcsinbos 191 Former menibers are cordially invited to attend ‘opening nih a 7 FLENC ‘AUGUSTE, R, Successor to F. Desfosse, 2012 H street ‘northwes ‘The celebrated Houlanzvr Francais informs his cus- t the 't tomers and the public in general that he is prepared to furnich te most palatable French Bread ih the coun- and of which he makes a specialty. try Mi. Detterer has tidied the Aunerican bread of Ne York, which is semmurh appreeta 4 d for sandwiches and toust’, and brousht it to a perfection by usiug the same brand of flour as for the French bread. ‘He will always have a large quantity of it to supply the numerous fem- flies le has daily on bis tis Fancy Dinuer Rolls of all shape to order will recelve prompt attention, 10-26*, gP A FULL LINE OF HANDSOME HOLIDAY CBP coda at GS. PRICES, Driig Store, No, 426 7th street southwest. TT .G OF THs STOUK- iders of the Old Dowinion Gunners and An- iation will be held at 615 7th street north- 0 p. in., Decemer 12, 1824. to consider pro- ‘Laws and Aimendmen:ts to the Constitution. A.W. FLETCHER, Pres, . Sec. (a2-10¢ {3p% LUMBER AT LOW PRICES. Having contracted with several NORTH CAROLINA MILLS for a larve supply of J IST aud SCANTLING of the best quality and manufacture, make room IMMEDIATELY tc} tny Present stock of JOIST and SCANTIIS mb ing many and Jengths) ut pric-s that will prove attractive to buyers; in fact, no reasonable offer will be refused This Inmberis of the quality usaaily sold by Most of the yards of this city, ont 13 NOT STRICTL! FIRS!-CLASS, and ay tatention is to keep ONY FIMST-CLASS STOCK HE EAF LER, of which Tam ow prepared to receive orders, JAMES F, BARBOUR, 12th street and Maryland avenue sou:hweat, 1 Na, 122-2, Werate of forty dollars TWO TKAINS DAILY, CSRRYING PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS, Fron WASHINGTON 10 NEW ORLEANS, | WITSOUT CHANGE, 5, Sleeping car reservations. and further in- call at Vircinia Midland Kcailway Office, GOL isyl vain avenue, a2. BOYD'S DIRE i= MISS s ERATED HOME- SF auade Cakes, Pickles and Preserves ea ouly bo Purchased feo SOUN IL MAGRUD ER. a 7 New York Avent, LUMBER Owing to advertisements of others we desire to cal attention to a few facts. First: That we shall wor, at this late day, endeavor to increase onr trade by substituting a Selected Stock fora Poor Sto k, which we have at all times, by our thorough knowledge of the business, been able to cast aside, and allowed others less fortunate to become ‘owners thereof. ‘Secon: That in the future, ax in the past, our custo- imers shall have the whole of this ad¥antage, antl be supplied with merchantable aud well-sesoned LUM- BER, which we always have on haud in large and small quantities. ‘Third: That our connections with a number of mills, Both in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia aud Florida, enables us to cut especially to onder,with dispateh, bills of any size Used in this market, at the lowest possible figures. Fourth: That shonld 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 fect of GEORGIA AND FLORIDA PINE, which is daily being worked into Flooring, Partitions, Wainscoting, Cetling and Trim- mings. Sixth: ‘That, belag encouraged by the enormous growth of our business and prospects of a continuance, ‘we hope to be able in the new year to offer you @ com: plete stock of SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, etc. which, in quality and workmanship, shall be second to none in the District of Columbls. In the meantime, by our conncetions with threo 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,encouruge at ali ties by our shaded prices and quick, deliveries to make this Tux yard of the city. Correspondence for quotations and estimates for builders freely answered st once, WM McLEAN & SOX, 13TH AND B STREETS; ALSO, MTH, BETWEEN B AND CSTREETS NORTHWEST. nt JOHN T. MITCHELL'S REAL ESTATE Office, southwest corner of Lith and Pa, avenue (Thomas Dowline’s aucticn rooms), Dealer” in. Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, Insurance and General Agent for the transaction of ail business. ‘Promptattention given to any business entrusted to 3 nes mi ther sep in Washington. Nelephone comnestion 4-k GEO. W. CORRE uy pes eS GAS PESTA Ase « cat thd Se0R8, 881 16th street, Corcoran, 5 Er BROOka, iSKI & LEWIS, THE WELL-KNOWN GI 2. ery and lariers ar at 908 D st, new Washington News and Gossip. Goveaxwest Recerrrs To-Da¥.—Internal reve- hue, $251,727; customs, $340,625. ‘Tar U. 8. & Alliance sailed trom New York, De- cember 11th, on a cruise in the West Indies. The Galena arrived at Key West to-day. Nroanagva Canat Sorvsy Exreprriox.—Ar- Tangements have been made at the Navy depart- ment for an expedition to survey the proposed Toute of the Nicaragua canal, ‘The expedition will be under the command of Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal, who has before been on simliar duty, and he will be assisted by Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, of the navy, and Ensign W. I. Chambers, ‘The latter officer was a member of the Greely reliet expedition, and commanded the Lock Garry. ‘The members of the expedition are to start for Panama ‘on the 20th instant, and from thence they will pro- ceed to Nicaragua, ‘The details of the exposition are not yet known. Starring Macuingny By a Tovce 1,200 Mines Away.—The President will start the machinery of the New Orleans exposition on the 16th inst., by electricity. ‘The wire will be run directly trom the Executive Mansion to the exposition building, and the touch of the President on the key at the White ‘House end will set the machinery in motion at the ‘New Orleans end of the wire. THE Bartuonpt Starve PEpEsraL.—Secretary Chandler has received a communication from a resident of Baltimore, suggesting as a means of Talsing funds for the pedestal of the Bartholdt statue of liberty that the Marine band be allowed Ww give a series of concerts in all the leading cities of the country. ‘The suggestion does not meet with favor at the Navy department. Navas OnpeRs—Ensign John L. Purcell, or- dered to special duty bureau of navigation; Capt. James Burke, to the Boston navy yard; Passed Assistant Surgeon E. H. Green, detached from spe- lal duty at New York 31st instant and ordered to ‘special duty at the museum of hygiene, Washing. ton; Assistant Engineer R. 8. Griffin,” from the ‘Tennessee 17th tnstant and placed on ‘waiting or- ders; Assistant “Engineer Wl. W. Spangler, from duty with the late international electrical exhtbl- tion at Philadelphia and ordered to the Tennessee i7th instant. PersonaL.—Secretary Teller and Postmaster General Hatton, who aré now in Florida, will go to ‘New Orleans to-morrow.—Evan P. Howell, of the Atlanta Constitution, 1s in town, staying at the ‘Metropolitan.—Senator Voorhees was registered in Chicago on Wednesday. THE DISTRICT DERT, ‘Treasurer Wyman’s Annual Report on the Sinking Fund. THE REDUCTION OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE DIs- TRICT—THR WATER FUND—JUDGMENTS OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS, ETC. Hon. A. U. Wyman, Treasurer of the United States, has submitted to the Secretary of the ‘Treasury the seventh annual report of the Treas- urer on the sinkIng-fund and funded debt of the District of Columbia. The report says there was available from the appropriation of $1,213,947.97 for Interest and sinking-fund for the Mscal year ending June 30, 1884, $272,909.36 to be expended in the pur- chase of bonds for tue sinking-tunds for the 3-65 per cent loan and for the old funded debt As ‘stated In the last annual report $145,500 of bonds were purchased for the sinking-fund for the 3-65 percent loan. On account of the sinking-fund for the Old fund debt $56,650 of bonds were purchased at & Cost Of $100,933.91. ‘These included permanent: improvement bonds, market stock bonds and twenty and thirty year funding bonds, The sum of $177,800.08 has been expended out of ‘the appro- priation for interest and sinking-fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1885, In the purchase of bonds for the sinking-fund for the 3-65 per cent loan for that year, resulting 1n the retirement of bonds to the amount of $159,150. REDUCTION OF THE DEBT IN SIX YEARS. ‘The funded debt of the District of Columbia and late corporations of Washington and Georgetown, Op the 18t of July, 1878, when the duties of the sink- ing fund commissioners of the District were trans- ferred to the treasurer of the United States, was $22,106,650. Debt on November 30, 1484, $21,275,100; decrease by retirement of bonds, $1,641,050; increase by Issue Of 3.65 bonds, $813,500; “nev reduction of ‘Gedt, $827,550; Interest charge July 1, 1878, $1,015, 759.12; Interest Charge November 30, 1884, $949.115.6 decrease by retirement and funding of bow 836.22; increase by issue of 8.65 bonds, $29,692.7 reduction of annual interest charge, $66,643.47. The District debt reached its bi; ary 1st, 1881, when It aggregated that date It has shown a st belag 4 larger amount of bonds annually reured by the sinking-funcs than are issucd in payment of board of audit certificates and judgments of the Court of Claims. ‘THE WATER FUND. From the appropriation for interest and sinking- fund for the water bonds for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1885, there was available for the sinkins- fund $18,380, which amount was deposited by the District Commissioners to the credit of the appro- priation for interest and sinking-fund for the funded indebtedness of the District of Columba for said year. The amount available for the purchase of bonds for the sinking-fund for the water bonds for the tiseal year was #2 The total cost of the bonds purchased we 52, for which sum requisition was made on tie Secretary of the Treas- ury, leaving: a balance of $50.98, which could not be Invested. ‘The estiinates submitted by the Treas ufer for interest and sinking-fund a: tor the cur- rent expenses of the sinking-tund office for the fiscal year ending June 20th, 1856, are the same as. tue amounts appropriated for those purposes for the current fiseal year. Under tbe authority contained in section 9 of the act of June 16, 1890, authorizing the issue of 3.65 bonds of the District of Columbia In exchange for certificates of the board of audit, there has been re- deemed since the date or the last report, December 1, 1683, $450 Of these certificates, making the total amount of certificates redeemed to date £683,900, and leaving $29,093.24 yet to be provided for. SUDGMENTS OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS. ‘The amount of judgments of the Court of Claims against the District of Columbla paid by the Issue of 3.65 per cent bonds to date 1s $134,110.43, on which Interest to the amount of $37.27.46 has been paid, making a total of $172,037.89. “Judgments rendered at the December, 1883, Term of the court, have been paid to the amount of $59,410.31, includ- ing Interest. Of the $42,300 in 3.65 per cent bonds Issued In Satisiaction thereof, $18,600 were sold in the market at from 107.48 to 113.98 and interest, and $23,700 were taken by the sinking fund at par and interest. There was obtained from the bonds disposed of, including accrued tnterest, $39, Special taxes to the amount of been paid from December 1, 1883, to November 30 last, of which amount $8,173.64 was paid in cash, 12,288.49 In greenbacks, and the remainder In 8 per cent certificates of Indebtedness and coupons. The amount of 8 per cent certificates outstanding No- vember 30 was $292,400. The drawback certificates, amounting to about $100,000, on which interest was. allowed by act of Congress of July 5, 1884, are, In consequence of such allowance of interest, now being accepted by the holders of llen certificates, and are used in the payment of special taxes, thus for the time retarding the retirement of the 8 per cent certificates of Indebtedness, THE CONTRACTORS’ “RETAIN FUND.” he total of the amounts retained under the authority by which the treasurer was made custo- dian of the five-year 10 per cent “retain fund” from payments on contracts which have terminited WAS $22,029.04. The net proceeds of the securities into Which these retained amounts were invested, including the untnvested cash balances, amount to $43,354.19, showing a surplus of $10,485.15. ‘This fund was by direction of the Secretary of the ‘Treasury deposited to the credit of miscellaneous, receipts. THR C. AND 0. CANAL BoxDs. ‘The treasurer still has in bis possession $75,000 of the bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal com- pany, which were received from the late commis- stoners of the sinking fund. In January last ‘$37,500 of these bonds, then overdue, were present- ed to the company for payment, but’ the comy was unable to meet the demand upon it. ‘The whole of the remaining $37,500 of these bonds now held by the treasurer Will Ue due not later than the Astofnext January, when presentation for pay- ment, will be made. ‘A detailed statement fs given of 8 percent cer- tificates and coupons destroyed under the pro ‘visions of law. : << District Government Affairs. ‘SPECIAL POLICEMEN FOR THE INAUGURATION. ‘The Commissioners will ask Congtes® fof an ap. lation to pay for three hundred addi poifcemen for special duty for 15 days trom Feb. 20 to March 6, at §% per day. BUILDING PRRMITS have been issued by Inspector Entwisle to 8 Lu- ft stable, 428 7th street southwest; nhelmer, J. H, Shelton, erect a two-story di > By ‘uween 13th and 18th streets no! 4 EA ‘H. Shelton, erect three small 18th, be- ‘tween B nd C streets northeast; W. T. AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. A PRIVILEGED QUESTION IN THE HOUSE—OOMMITTEE WORK, Eto. House of Hepresentives. On motion of Mr. Ellis (La, a concurrent reso- lution was passed, reciting that the exigencies of the public service prevent the attendance of Con- gress at the opening of the World’s Industrial and Cotton exposition in New Orleans; that the Pres!- dent has dectked to open said exposition by tele- graph and start the machinery thereof by elec- tricity from the Executive Manson tn the presence Of his cabinet and foreign representatives, and re- qesting the President of the Senate, together with & committee of thirteen Senators and the Speaker Of the House, with one Representative or delegate from each state or territory, Lo attend at the Exec- tive Mansion, on Tuesday, December 16th, at 12:30 to witness on behalf of the Congress of the United States the opening of sald exposition by the Prest- dent, and to adopt and forward therefrom such address of congratulation as inay seem appropriate to the oceasion. TROUBLE ABOUT A SPEECH WHICH WAS PRINTED IX THE “RECORD,” BUT ROT DELIVERED. Mr. Warner (Onio), rising to a question of privi- lege, offered a preamble and resolution reciting that J.D, Taylor, of Ohio, on the Sth of July, 1934, (the House having under consideration the Mexican Pension bill), having obtained the floor occupied the time of the House for six minutes; that subse- quently he obtained leave to extend his remarks in the Record; that Instead of extending his remarks he had printed tn the Record, after the adjourn- ment of Congtvss, a written speech oF paper con- taining sentiments and paragraphs reflecting on Tucmbers of the House, a committee of the House, and the House ftself, and. reporting or pur? Porting to report. the action of one of te com- mittees of the Senate, all in violation of nis Jeave to extend his remarks in the Record, and ot the rules of the House; and declaring that the parts Of the speech reflecting on members of the House, on a committer of the House, and on the House, and referring to What took place In a Senate com: mittee are not a legitimate part of the proceedings forthe House, Mr. Warner statnd that he was directed by the cotmitteeon pensions, bounty and back pay to bring the matter before the House. He sent to the clerk's desk and had read tne portions of Mr. Taylor's speech to whicn objection fs taken. They reflect upon Mr. Warner as chalrmnan of the committee on pensions, bounty and back pay, ‘on the committee itself, ‘and denounce the action of the House upon the Mexican pension bill. They also make allusion to the action of the Senate com- mittee on pensions, Mr, Browne (Ind.) made the point that the speech of Mr. Taylor did not violate the privileges of the House, ‘The Speaker thought that it was not bis duty to decide that questiod. If a member rose and al- leged that a certain thing had been done in viola Ucn of the rules, 1t was the duty of the Speaker to subrait the question to the House. Mr. Warner then proceeded to argue that the facts alleged In Mr, Taylor's speech were not true. ‘The paragraph to which he objected most. strenu- ously was one charging the committee with stealth and cowardice. ME. TAYLOR OW MHL WARNER'S MOTIVE, J.D. Taylor (bio) attributed the motive which influenced the offering of the resolution to the fact that Mr. Warner and himself had been rival con- gressional cagdidates in the recent election, and that Mr. Warffer claimed to be elected by a ma- Jority of 217. He (Mr. Taylor) nad carried every ‘county except Monroe, “Good tor Monroe,” exclaimed Mr. Davidson (Pia. amid laughter ‘and applause on’ the deino- oratic side. Mr. Taylor declared that Mr. Warner would not have carried Monroe except on the hypothesis that he had voted for Mr. Randall for Speaker. He Talsed a laugh at the expense of Speaker Carlisle by reading ‘from a democratic paper published tn Oulo, in Which that gentleman 4s referred to a8 having becn a free trader Unroughout the speaker- ship contest. Mr. Taylor then submitted an argument to sub- stantlate the statements made by bimin the sperch towhich exception was taken, and read from tables repared by the public printer, showing that Mr, Warner had himselt op several Occasions taken ad- vantage of the privilege of leave to print. {One of these tables di-closes the interesting fact that during the 45th, 46th, 47th and the first ses. sion of Ube 48th Congressts 689. speeches were printed which were never delivered on the floor, While 1,183. spec nivered were withheld for Tevision'and substantially altered.) He also rewd a letter from Raward MoPherson, ing Uhe opfaion that there was nothing unpar= lamcntary iu hs speech, and calling attention to the fact that the “salt in politics” speech of Mr. Cox, of New York, was not delivered in the House, Dut Wasa reprint of a 4th of July address to Tam: many hall, (Laughter.} ‘The Dis in Congrevs. MEETING OF THE SENATE COMMITTER. The Senate District committee neld their first meeting of the present session this morning. ‘The bill Introduced by Mr. Ingalls several days ago to make inauguration day a legal holiday was or- Gered to be reported favorably. ‘The perluon of Zenas C. Robbins, for payment of an old claim al- leged to be due him for recording wills, was or dered to tye reported adversely. ‘The street rall- way bill, for a charter to run a railway along Mas- sachusetts avenue and other streets by means of cable, was referred to the sub-committee on rall- Toads. ‘THE MONCMENT TO BE DEDICATED FEBRUARY 21cT. In the Senate yesterday afternoon Mr. Sherman submitted a folut resolution, which was adopted, fixing February 21st, Instead of the 22d, as the day for celebrating the completion of the Washington monument, (the 221 occurring on Sunday.) It also directs the engraving and printing of cards of tuvi- tation, and appropriates an additional Sum of $7,300 for thé purposes of the celebration, Capitol Notes, THE OHIO ELECTION INVESTIGATION. ‘The sub-committee of the committee on expendl- tures in the Department of Justice, appointed un- Ger Mr. Follett’s resolution to investizate the con- duct of Marshal Wright in the Onto election, met to-day to arrange for the investigation, It was de fermined that the committee, Messrs, Springer, Van Alstyne and Stewart, shall meet in Cincin hati on the 4th of January next, and in the mean. Ume such witnesses as reside In or near Washing- ton are to be examined in this city. THE ARKANSAS HOT SPRINGS. Additional legislation will be necessary at this session of Congress in relation to the Arkansas Hot Springs. It wasgencrally believed that under the original ac of Congress authorizing leases of the property there for five year terms, that such Teages could_be renewed by the Secretary of War without further legislation. But the Secretary. now decides that this cannot be done, and ‘that uniess he 1s given authority to do so he cannot Tenew the leases ‘The Arkansas members of Congress will prepare and introduce a Dill at an early day. ALIENS NOT TO HOLD LANDS. ‘The House committee on pubile lands to-day unanimously instructed Representative Oates to Teport favorably his bill providing that no alten, forelgners or persons other than citizens of the United States shall acquire title to or own lands within the United States. It 4s providea, however, that such foreign born persons as have declared thelr intention to become citizens of the United States, shall be eligible to acquire lands NOTES. ‘The Senate was not in session to-day. _ In the executive ression of the Senate Mr. Conger, of Michigan, offered a resolution to re- move the Injunction of secrecy from the text of the Nicaraguan treaty. After discussion the resolution was reteri ‘The committee on commerce to-day decided to ask for the passage of the revenue marine longev- ity bili under a suspension of the rules on Monday. ie eed Lael Suicide of Commander S. Dana Greene. ‘The Secretary of the Navy this morning received @ telegram from Commander P. C. Johnson, com- manding the Portsmouth, N. H., navy yard, that Commander S. Dana Greene committed suicide there last evening, by shooting himself in the head. Naval oficers_were shocked at the intel as Commander Greene was gent the Jast man to commit such a deed. He leaves a wife ‘and three children. His: son, who is named after him, is now on board the U. S.'4. Lancaster, having passed his examination number one, about eighteen go. Commander Greene was particularly Well known in Washington, having Deen in com- mand of the U. 8.8. Despatch for two years, and ditions, and had a large circle of acquaintances among’ prominent, of He was the executive officer of the Monitor, under Admiral Worden (then Commander), in her memorable Nght with the Mer- Lieut. ich. He grandson of BEES Gfoulg Sat Menta outed anagast as the cause of act. patter nara ts Pesca soon a8 ‘the news of the death af ‘A Portamouth dispatch to the New York Times Year dae On Gee he ope to the the Eanes bere TREASURY VOUCHERS EX. Mr. J. J. Barker continued his testimony before the Springer committee to-day concerning alleged irregularities in the first controller's office. He took up the vouchers of J. M. Kearns, U. & mar- abal of the eastern district of Pennsylvania, amounting to $34,950. His objection to the ac- | counts was that they contained no items, and that | the accounting officers of the Treasury should con- | sider the accounts upon their merits and not rely upon the courts, Witness passed these accounts, although he thought they were irregular, because he was directed to do 80. “I passed them under protest,” said the witnes, and added: “Judge Law- Tence coincided with me that the sccounts were | = in proper form, Dut still ordered me to pass | em.” “But you testified yesterday,” sata Mr. Milliken, that Judge Lawrence was an’ hanest man. How do you reconcile his ordering you to do @ thing that is illegal with that statement?” “He ts an honest mun personally, but not an | honest oficial.” i THE WITNESS THINKS CONTROLLER LAWRENCE INNO- CENT, BUT INEFFICIENT. It was nally brought out after a creat deal of | questioning that what the witness meant was that | Judge Lawrence was an ineMicient officer, and did | not know what was done in his oftiee. Vitness then took up the accounts of supervisors {or Mections, and complained that there Was no statement in the voucher as to what was done by ‘the officers. THE WITNESS AS A LAWYER. ‘Witness next took up the account of John I. Davenport and made some trivial objection to it which Involved simply questions of law. Witness was then asked to read the law on the subject, and found thatit authorized Just what he objected to, He then complained that it was not fn form; but be Was dsked to Tread, and found it was Mr. Milliken then asked: “Mr. Witness, who is the dest lawyer, you or Judge Lawrence” “I decline to answer that question,” replied the Witness; “I did not come here to be msulted, Mr. Milliken, and Thope you will confine your ques- Uons to Such ay are gentlemanly.” ‘Mr. Milliken.—“Well, we are running this com- mittee. But, however, you need not answer we question.” Witness. —“T am running tls end of tt.” Mr. Milliken—“I see you are. IL seems to be the Dutt end of it.” ‘Withess then took up the accounts of L. A. New- comb, as a detective tn the star route cases, which he said should have been approved by the’ courts and pald by the marshal This account was ap- Proved by Ube acting Attorney General. ‘Witness was asked to give the law on the subject, Dut could not do so. He referred to the accounis of the experts 1p the Gultean trial as trrecular because they should have been included tn the accounts of | court fees, but again he cod give no law on the Subject. All these accounts wire approved by the Attorney General, but witness Says that Mr. Hodges, of the AUornes General's office, told him that they were approved simply Ina formal man- ner. Mr, Bowman told him the same thing. ‘This TURNED TUE INVESTIGATION INTO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICR. ‘The chairman sald that if Ubis was the case Mr. Hodges ought to be examined, and if things were as stated they ought to be corrected, though the committee could scarcely believe It to be a fact. Witness referred to one account which had been approved by the Attorney Gener] and was ordered be approved py the deputy Mrst controller, but the witness refused to pass It, and, taking it back to the Attorney General's oMlcc, had It inves: Ugated and part of it Was disauowed; of would or might be disallowed. Judge Lawrence will give his testimony to the committee Monday next. IMPROVING THE RIVER FLATS, Report of Col, Hains. WORK DONE IN NOVEMBER — WHAT WILL BE DOXE THIS MONTH. Col. P, ©. Hains has submitted to the chief of engineers his report of the operations on the tm- provement of the Potomac river during the month of November, in which he states that the work on ‘the embankment along the line of the sewer canal ‘was completed November 29th. The embankments, are from 5 to 8feet above low Ude, the material forming them having been dredged from the canal. ‘The canal has been widened to about 70 feet and the depth increased to an average of about 7 feet. All the sewage discharged into the canal 18 now j carried out into the river and 18 not disseminated over the adjacent flats. ‘The progress in dredging and forming embank- ments on the tidal reservoir, under contract with the D. E. Culver company,’ was not satisfactory. ‘The amount dredged was Only 5, bie yards, ‘The contractor has been Somewhat delayed by low ides but the chute used 1s Not adapted to the work. ‘The work of dredging and forming embankment along the Virginia channel side of section I!1, under first contract with F. C. Somers, was likewis? slow. Falr progress was made ‘in dredging along te Washington channel wail line on section IIL, the amount dredged belng 12,263 cubic rards. ‘The work of dredging and embanking on the small (dal reservoir was commenced November 12. ‘The embankment ts to be held tn place by a Umber crib or revetment, but owing tothe delay in ob- taining Umber only a staal’ amount of dredging hus been done. Under contract with the Potomac red sandstone company 5,188 cubic yards of stone have been delivered and’ put in place along the northwest mangin of the tidal reseryolr on section Th and along the wail line of Washtugton channel on section IIL. ‘The contractors for dredging in the Washington and Virginia channels, Mestre Benson & MeNee, have been engaged in constructing cross embankments on section III, to retain and drain off the dredged material, and in building two dredging machines. Durlug December work will be continued on the dredging and embankment on both siles of section Ji1, under two contracts with F.C. Somers, and on the large tidal reservotr, by the D. E Culver com- pany. Dredging of the ‘Washington channel will ‘commence during the month, 2S SOCIETY. ‘Yesterday afternoon quite a number of the Sena- tors wives received callers, although the chilly and Uureatening weather deterred many from goltg out atall and the mus Were Not as largely st- ‘tended as usual, ‘The first “At Home” of the season, given by the National Rifles at their armory last evening, was a delightful and enjoyable affair, and largely at- tended. ‘The hail was prettily decorated, and the ladies Seemed to vie with each other in making the occasion one for fine dress display. Capt. Oyster, the newly elected commander, was warmly con: gratulaied by his numerous friends, and many of The ladies presented him with floral tokens of their gratlfication with his promotton. ‘The floor com- Inittee Was composed of Messrs. E. A. Goodwin, H. B. Macruder, T. A. Gardner, W. P. Boteler, W. May and Frank McDermot. Among the guests “were seen Mrs. F. T. Rawlins, Miss Estelle Huyex, Miss MeCarthy, of Louisvilie; Misa Florence Moore, of ‘New York: Mrs. A. T. Childs, Mra. Charles Metz, Miss Mattio Reeve, Mrs. J. H. Clear, Mr Jennié Calvert, Nirs Kinther, Mrs. ‘and Miss Lenchen, Mrs. J. 0. Mason, Miss’ Marion Oyster, Miss Mamié Gray and Mrs Tibbetts, Miss Anna Hoche, of Den- ver; Miss Rose Whipple, Miss Kate Sewell, together with thelr escorts and nOmerous members of the other military organizations in the city. The Mla- Tine band furnished the muste for the occasion, and Instead of playing tn the Balcony, the committee left tnat for spectators, and used the stage for the band stand. ‘The wite of Representative Springer, of Tilinois, 4s quite indi: and it 18 not likely that she will be able to take a Very active part in soclety this winter. The dinner given by Col. and Mra Lieber last evening to General Schofield and other members of the Swalm court-martial was a very handsome affair, Mrs. General Hazen’s dinner to General ‘Terry was likewise a notable one. Verily, if the theory be true that good food, nd drink Aiak- eth the mind tranquil and the heart kind, then ‘these fine dinners to these military judges Ought to tend greatly towards tempering the Justice of the court with mercy. ‘The card reception of General and Mrs, Van Yilet yesterday, afternoon was very largely at tended. Mra Van Vilet_was assisted py Mire Van ‘Vilet, 3r., the wife of her son, Dr. Frederick C. Van $uteu, who was only recentiy’ married, and also by ‘Dr. Van Vilet himself, the rece; ton having been Iven in honor of the arrival inthe city of the couple. ‘The Swinburne-Hall wedding, which was expected to take place in Fourth Presbyterian church in this city, was, on account of the recent iineas of the bride, quietly solemnized last evening, in the mee Telegrams to The Star. THE TROUBLES IN*DAKOT.. Sending "Troops To Redtiel. GAS EXPLOSION IN ST. LOUIS. ‘The Troubie in Dakota, TROOPS SEXT TO REDFIELD. Cwreaco, December 12.—A special dispatch froma Risnarck ‘says: AC# o'dlock last might Governor Howing Lelegram: “Redfield, December 11th. Governor Pierce: We believe the only sure way to prevent loss of life isto send troops at once. We are recelving Feports from re Nabie Sources that the excitement Is Increasing Pieroe received the fol hourly. ‘Tue troops will harm no one may prevent bioodsied ——— Signed) D. N. Tow, Mayor, ARTHCK LAWRENCE, Sheriff.” In View of the above telegram the covernor @ Tected the Fango company to move on to Redfield. 7 nors Guards, of this city, have been heid in readiness to mo PErenspono, V4..December 12.—Rev.4.A-Rosebro, one of the most prominent ministorsin the Southers Presbyterian church, has accepted a pastoral call to the Tabb-street Presbyterian church of this chy to sucored Rev. Robt. P. Kerr, who some mouths age accepted a call to the First Presbyterian church at Richmond. osebro is DoW pastor of the Pree erian church at Lewisburg, W. Va, Report of Ratirond Receivers, St. Lovix, Mo., December 12—The receivers of the Wabash railrond submitted financial state. ments tothe United States court yesterday, oov- ering a detalind account of the receipts and ex- naditures of Une Toad for the three months end- November 30th. The tolal receipts were 052,358; total disbursements, $7,187,801. The dis- recmnents embrace a considerable sum” pald on tue Indebtedness occurring prior to the period cove ered Uy Uhis report, Forged Checks. MILWACKER, Wis., December i2.—Wm. Harringe ton, ailas McIneros, of Janesville, Wiught mer andise here amounling to over $6,000, and gave eckson an Islpenuiny, Mich., Dank and aJanese Mulley Wis, bank, The nierchaiits made investiga Uion’ belote sending the Kuods, and found that the checks were forgeries. Harrington was arrested yesterday, and says the lack of employment drove him vo thé dea. eee General Fercigu News by Cabie, RGYITIAN FINANCES. © December 12.—The Pvlitiea! Corres. ‘says Russia wishes an International coms D appointed to settic KxypUah fuances THE FORTIFICATIONS IN ALSACE-LORRAINE, Benuix, December 12—Tho reicbstag yesterday, While debating the military budget, reduced be one-half the demand of the goverment £0F 8,000,000 Tuarks with Which to complete Uhe fortificalious in Alsave-Lorraine. PRRSON AL MENTION Loxpox, December 12.—"The Marquis offSattsbury Js iu Teeble health, and will go abroad in Une hupa Of being Deuetited by a change of woud, Ason of the Bishop of Kochester has become a Roman Catholic, THE NILE RXPEDITION. Doxcora, Deceniber 1z.—The natives have Uttio Viessa, confidence’ Wat Ue Briuish expedition will prove ‘They positively refuse w accompany » English forces beyond Merawl on any cou- diuion. SENATORIAL ELECTIONS IN FRANCE. Paris, December 12.—Tue senatorial elections are fixed for January 25th. The vacancies caused by expiration of torins of various senators und Uy deaths Dumber 87, divided as follows: Republicans, 47; reacuonists, 40, 4 BOUQUET FOR 4 MURDRKESS—CMOUERA 1% PARIS Vaias, December 12~The ladies of Cannes, hav by subscription Wo send # bouquet to me Clovis Hugues ‘There were 21 deaths from cholera tn Paris last: ‘Week, ail in the eastern part of Ube city. THE CONGO CONPREENCE. Beatm, December 12.—Covnt Lauray, the Italian Geiigate, proposed yesterday that the conteacting Powers suvaid resetve the Feb to revise the avi gation and tariff reculations which may be adopted. tor the Congo after fi ve years, A VORTUGUESE APRICAN COMPANY. Loxvox, December 12.—Lisbou advices report the formmatiow of a Portuguese-Aftican company, with « ‘capital of 500,000 pounds. SUFFRAGE 18 RUSEIA. Sr. Pererspcre, December 12.—The vy ond councll has rejected a proposal made by ut ‘Tolstol, minister of the Mterior, Ubat the wern= ment should protibit the heads of peasant families from dividing their lands among the male tern bers, Unus giving them the power to obtain the suf= frage and to sit i the common counctis, Count et eT ya ance grew oe of bis. ty ‘this ac. ion of the peasants would increase to the government. — A Gasometer Crushed. AN EXPLOSION WHICH ALAKMED sf. LOUIS. Sr. Lovis, Mo, December 12—At about ten ‘o'clock last night two of the iron cvlumns of the old gasometer, corner 14th and SS streets, Delonging to the St. Louls Gaslight com- pany, Were observed to be a great deal out of lumd, and an hour hater while Uons were Maade U0 avert an accident fell with a heavy crash, carrying down the entire structure. AD explosion of gas immediately fol- lowed, which lighted up the enue city and caused. diuch alarm, but the Lumination lasted scarcely a minute. Extraordinary as It may stem no sure rounding property Was damaged. Jt will cost from. £25,000 {o $1500 to replace tie tank, and in te mneuntime the storage Cs ‘company Wil be reduced near one-half, WAhGn wil oookaion some inconvenience. -_ aes Fire in New Meaford, Mavs. New Bevroup, Mass, December 12—At 620 clock tis morning a fre broke out in one of Haskeil & Tripp's dry goods stores on Purchase Street and extended to the otber Unree stores of Haskell and Tripp and to the Jewelry store of J. A. Dexter and the ing occupied by Robert Gor- don, tatlor, and Michae: Cairns, shoemaker. The loss Wii be beavy. ‘The causeof the fire is un- Known, but Is supposed to have. started tn the boiler room. In addition to the Ove steamers of this city one has arrived from Fairhaven. Waites dry good store, @ two-swry brick building, is Unreatened. A Week's Business Failures, New Youk, December 12—The business fallures the last seveb days throughout the country as re- ported to K. G. Dun & Co. of the Mercantiie agency umber for the United States 314, and for Canada 34, oF a total of 348, a8 compared With #20 last Week aid 249 the week ber ‘The faiures in We Western, southern and Faciie states are above the ave ‘other secluns of the Country about aa usual. ——_ Failure Followed by Suicide. CLAYTON, O., December 12.—David Myers, clothe Jer, Who Tiled this week, commaltted suicide om Wednesday might by shooting himself turowgh the head. In Tulling, the pistol went off again, send. jug a bullet through his abdomen, Be died im stantly, leaving four children. From Wall Strect To-day. New York, December 12, Wall street, 11 a.m.— ‘The stock maiket opened firm and generally a trace tion higher. ‘This Was followed by a silgut reac. lion, but Delaware and Hudson dropped crom 64 to 62%. Then LacksWanna advanced [rom 10% to 108, and the rest of Ue list moved up 5y lo X percent. ‘Toward 11 o'clock Lackawantia broke from 108 to 10, ana the ouber active Shures declined 3 WO 1g percent, + -—— Another New York Fallare. New York, December 12.—H. J, Goodwin & ‘woolens, 63 Worth street, have made an. oJ. H. Bird, with preierences of $100,000, a8 fol- lows: 4. & Paine, $15,000; BX. Fipper, € Co, $12,893.16; Hanover National bank, $5,152.08; Pom- eroy & Plummer, ‘$45,000; Lewis’ Bros. & Co, $10,988.61, and Harding, Colby & Co., $10,000, Prrexsevna,Va., December 12—A party of ored emigrants from CheTawa, 8. C., arrived bere Jast nigut en route to Arkansas Amiong the party: 18 @ woman 63 years of age. ‘The object of the: gration 1s to obialn more profitable etaployment. St. John Heard From. ‘YIGOROUS DENIAL OF THE CHARGE OF BRIBERY. Rev. John C. Hanna, of Bioomington, IL, has re ceived a letter from Gov. St.,John bearing upon ‘the question of his apostacy @uxng the recent po- Uitical campaign. He writes as follows: “The whole story of the republican papers that I at any time ip my life, ettber directly or in- Girectly, proposed to fell Out to the republican, democratic or any other political party or orgapi- zations, is simply one of the many malicious lies for which ing the cam} had Gesired to ‘Ot have waited to i morally and financially cam. : or aoe = pa ee gwd poor ‘man, too poor party Tay burn me in effigy oat Sistah is : ia Ea ‘me, but It can meone jot or