Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDING Northwest Corser Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th &t., hy The Evening Siar Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Ferena Brin fs served to entscrfhers m the Taree em, thelt ove jenvunt a 10 ceniaee Spe per month Copies at the counter, SM Py mmte_postass prepaid—suecnioes mouth Cheyerr €¢: box inonthe. 3 [Entered at the Post Olice at Washington, D. Cx sccind’claes mall matter | $e Che I Yah} on Friilay—81 @ eat, bening Star, ‘Tee Weesty Stan pestege prepaid, Six ninth, “Ocenta FH AY mat enter . WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1884. _ SPECIAL NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICES. HE ART OF MEMORY.—BEFORE city abou: January Ist, Prof A. 3. ‘tends the opportunity to ali whoimay desito to his Art of Memory. He will give another Free A. Building, 18-9 %_w York avenue, ‘ENING. D» ember 17, at 7:30 o'clock: HI ladies and gentlemen are invited. (2S, CHURCH, OF THE INCAR VATION, COR- <3! ner 1ith aud N stree's northwest —Special Ad- ‘Yent services—On each Wednesday during Advent, at 7 lock p. ma. hero will be full choral service with ser mi December ev. Dr. Thomas G. Aaaison, of ‘Trinity Ciureh; December 10th, Kev. Dr. ‘December William’ Paret. Bishop-clect’ of Maryland: ‘baa'g Pntreet northwest aue-2t_ | 11th. Rev Mts man, of ‘se Jounin, beoamiber 2th, ex. Mr. Tngle, of the Churel on. Seats JUS, 20H0cks Fees GeoTURES ON THE | allie. a2 9816-3t Wh Gare of Tit-ie Childsen,, Wednesdays, from 3 to 4 > A FULL LINE OF HANDSOME HOLIDAY Wilt positively appear in the o'clock. at the free Kindergarten, 924G street. Positions | [-¢>" A FULL LINE OF HANDSOME HOLIDAY sage Secured for those nursery maids who take the whole | 6% Goods, at © 8. PRICE'S, PRIVATE SECRETARY, course, Mothers are invited, 13-3 Drug Store, a5 No. 496 7th atrest southwest, r JOHN T. MITCHELLS REAL ESTATE southwest corner of 1ith and Pa, avenye (Thomas Dovwling’s auction rooms), Dealer” in Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, Insurance and Gi Agent for the transaction of ail business, Promptattention given to any business entrusted to me. prein The tatest and sratest farce comedy, SSIA. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 (Abiatic ‘@n the Evening of FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1884, GEORGE KENNAN = ate om sale Thursday morning. d16-5t THE CONGREGATIONAL CHUROH, TLHAUGINS GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Cor. of 10th and G streets n.w., ("ME AGENT FOR WHITE PORCELAIN A Renenacl ox Laem Litters a Wt STOUPS 31a Ath stcoet. Better K OF DECEMBER 15, AND SATURDAY MAT- facilities for doing all kinds of Sin’ Painting thatt is ASIATIC RUSSIA. shop in Washinston. ‘Telephone counection > BARRETT, ‘The Subjects and Dates of tho several Lectures will be re dian Ecollent Company: as follow Canrasren axp Buripen, Saturday 1. Camping Out in Kamchatka —Dee. 19, Special attention given to repairs and remodeling of PARR, MANO | a Winter Lite on Siberian Steppes.—Dec. 26th, eri Jobbing. S18 6th ate 3% Tho Consack Conquest.—Dec. 31st, 4. The Siberian Exiles.—Jan. 9th, 6, Bridie Paths of the Eastera Cancssus —Jan. 16th. 6 Highlanders of Haghestan —Jan. 20th, ‘TUE BLOT ON THE SCUTCHEOS, All the Lectures, e: the Third and the Last, will = Belin! 2 mupoctant revival, Fisst production ; Steak coerat te given on Friday evenings, and all will begin promptly E By the emnent Mr. Browning: last pre- | beygiven om: AGE 8 iG CARS, ‘acrand pro- | _ Tickets for the Course, with reserved seats, $3; with- SHINGTON TO NEW ORLEANS, out resorvs i seats, $250. Since admission, with m- WITHOUT CHA} ets] without resorved seat, 69 eta. SE. For tickets. seoptug car reservations, and further in— formation cail at Vircinia Midland iksilway Oth) Pennsylvania avenue, a2 [oe OGINSRT NOWN, <5" Sign Pain Glaziirs, are at 903 D st. n. w, Telephone call, 3 1 orders promptiy attended to: ocho, RAND CENTENNIAL FS AT GRAND ARMY HATE, Cor er 6th aid Cxtrects northwest, | By aJoint Cummittro of Tents of the | J, B GiDVTNGS AND JOLIFCE UNION. | Ancfent and modern curiosities on exibition nightly.1t* Belot and D’Eun: i a larze force, onders THE PAVEMENTS OF PARIS, ‘lephcue, — oe7-3m Ger FAIR AND BAZAA THE AT: ION OF VISITORS AND RE3- + ” € Rickaby, with tte = “identa ix pi arly called to PHOSYIT2, tho Uniler the tact For the Benefit of bew pul popular, Brain and Nerve Youic, and, Sate- SCENIC AND AL EFFECTS ‘THE CARROLL INSTITUTE, Snbotties by W.C. MILBORN, Sole Lnveuzor aud Abs Lotties by W.C. MILBURN, Sole Inveutor aud Man facturer. 14: 0 And the Grestest € ‘To be held st uf Leinayivauia av Comer of F and oth EVENING Dec. 5, oS, A CARD.—I HEREBY EXPRESS MY tant nthanks to the firemen for the extraordinary care ne eae Bones akees Haase a = eS DR. THOMPSON MURRAY, 1310 F STREET NORTHWEST, OFFICE AND KESIDENCE. ' 416-1m* (2S FREDERICK P. NAVHR HAVING ON THE ~%" fifteenth December. 1884, made to me an ment of his property for the bouriit of his ci they are hereby notified to present their claims ay office, room 19, Corcoran buiiding. Bee REY, Amiga OFF MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- Tar OF TCE EO OED Gre Be WASHINGTON, Dec, 13, 1834. Policy holders are hereby notified to" renew thelr 1o~ surance on or before the last MONDAY in December, S84 for the sear 1085. ‘The rate of interest on all renewals will be one (2) per “Please attend to your renewale before the last £ Pease attend to your renewals before ow days. and thus avoid the crowd. di3-13t J. WESLEY BOTELER, Secretary, SPECIAL NOTICE.—LETTERS OF ADMIN- Ay stration on the personal estate of RICH \RD 1, THOMPSON, late of the District of Columbin, déceased, having’ been issued to the undersigned, all Persons indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make prompt payment of the sume to W. H WEITZEL, Administrator, 415.3 213K H ste-et northwest, [= 4 Cann. ae — Idesize to inform my friends and customers that I have connected myself with the House of Messrs. Lax BUXGH & BRo., and ask a continuance of their patron- axe. ‘The increased facilities I have enables me to offer hem au excellent assortment of firet-class Dry Goods ‘au:1 8 general assortment of Fancy Goods. 15-64 1H HENNAGE, {o> A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF h me ut RANE 16-6 OF THE. ty” THE NATIONAL Flt ASSOCIATION will be the office of the company, corner 10th street and wvenue up-staira), TU: SDAY, Deceii= ; tovonsider the suggestions. co Cirewlar recently igsned ‘Board Dircetors aud theaff- ns of the cox i onter of the president. GEO be by the (GION MARKET COMPANY, ‘The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wash- ington Market company will be held at the office of the company, in the city of Washington, at 12 o'clock noon ETRS1 MONDAY, being the oth day of January, tors for the ens ‘act on any other subject within the Tof the corporatiou. SAMUEL W. CURRIDEN, Secretary. 15-1395, HOLIDAY PRESENT: 736 For all Domestics Below Cost, 4 & iren's Cloais rexardless of cost. _ Also, mforts, Flannels, Silks, Satins, wake room for Holiday’ Goods, d Notions. Ribbons and Hosiery F. YOUNG'S 7th street Mourn- | th. between Gand H. @i0-1m a6-eoTt HE LADY MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, Will hold a GRAND FAIR AND BAZAR AT MARINY’S HALL, a Mos Wasmerox, D.C., December 15, 1884. IPHREY, OF VIRGINIA, AND r DET. R, Co tently of stlciavan, bea located waa 816 12th strect northwest. etate the publics will Keep ocle p. iky HULL after the boils dels. CUFERA From DECEMBER 13th to 20th, inclusive, ‘Open from 10. m, to 11 p. m. daily. REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC AND VARIED ENTER- TAINMENTS. | SPECIAL LUNCH FROM 12 TO 2 P.M. | The proprietors of each of the first-class hotels will | ts. | make xenerous donations for special days (to be un- | houucel hereafter, thus cuabluz the Helreshment | Committee to furnish @ bountiful Tuuch at reasonable | Prices, | ‘President Arthur will also contribute a Tanch for one | of the days. | ‘Visitors to the Fair will not be importuned to make | Purchases or to buy tickeis for articles voted for. ' Everyt ig for sale will be pisiny marked at low | i Tors: Toss Tois: ‘Thave Just opened a new a: men Every Se refully selected nasort- Bpechil. Estwen & and Mx Gen. Mie, THE SW Att of TOYS AND FANCY GooDs, efor the Holidays, which 1 recouimend tomy. custouiers and patrops for examination before pur chastu elsewhere 211 he introduced Mr. dM Designing aud Stamping, Plush and Velvet Stamping a Specialty. ‘to 10 pm. Diuyeum Box « fice once on MONDAY 8 rel Overture one hour later. A. I. EICHSTADT, F street northwest. KEDYED Cow Doors opett at t om ove desi tines oF. Weddi Carriages at 4:19 a disct | Presents ur Useful Househichs Goods, ean oblais bare Fp Me NeseCM gains and aid a deservinw cha ity. | p |" NEW ENGLAND KITCHEN A SPECIALTY. | A Marr Tyo and a-half hours f | th Show Th ry Afternoo, and Nicht. | Season Tickets. Farty D esses a spe- ; ‘The Burlesque | Sinele Admissi LERCH, formerly ee Joo vdenas | Children... cee a9 | SS 4NSIE K. HUMPHERY, a « STREET NORTHWEST, 420 TENTH Makes CORSTTS to order in every style and material, and guarantees perfect nt and comfort, HER SPECIALTIES ARE— French Hand-made Underciothing, Merino Underwear, ‘1d finest Imported Hosiery. Potent Shoulder Braces and aif Dress Reform Gooda, Freuch Corsets and Bustles. Child 2s Corscts,, aud a St Corset (Mise H.'s own the price is unsurpasse Hounsy Puesests ‘The first concert in the Congregational Course will HANDSOME GIFT BOOKA, besgiven EDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 WER THAN OODS STORES, ROCHON, CORCORAN HUTLDING, BO hoo tipreipaie a pie Mm GST CLASS HALL DRbSoEE FROM PART Reserved Seats the six concerts at Ellis & Co.'s, ‘Three Patents end Five Medais trou Expusitions oI $150. Stick” winslow 23 conte bites pele SS Mezufacturer ont ot Wy reap bat, HUMAN HA AND FINE HAIR WORK WEDNESDAY EVEN- ‘THE WORKS OF FAVORITE AUTHORS Lanies hve Hair Cutibg and Hair Dressing MONDAY, TUESDAY ANT EM 1h. 16 AND 17. 1884, :T M DOBBINS, MM IKELAND, ny, including MR, Grecly Aretic Ex> aicee Huuir dyed and aluwupoced iu w rst class inanner. ELEGANTLY BOUND 0 order, 307 FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWES?. HERS ry Cleaning Establishment, No. 96 G street north THIRTY YEARS’ EXPERIENCE. Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Garments: also, Velvet and Flush Cloaks, Craye Yells, Laces, Gloves, ete., are pet Latest designs in Photo, Autozraph and Floral Al- bums, Drewsing Cases, Writing Desks, Iuk Stands and ‘Table Ornamenta fectly cleaned by this Superior process, = LADI S' EVENING DRESSES A SPECIALTY. Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned by tits prockas wil not ‘The finest and most complete assortment of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AT LOWEST YEOICE SEATS, fo be removed eflectually. Price $1.50 for'all the Thes Joss their ordinal bine: aud jriase spyts Garant $176 por uit. a ST MAS GOOD ilition to os 1 of GAS FIX- Fancy Brass nders, Also. j, FRucy Por E. F. BROOKS, 15th street, Corcoran Bullstinz. ussortinent of Bi celain Flowered Vase Pemce BELL removed to 625 F Law offices of W. Sais treet. 3" CRANE, PARIS & CO, ce oy S(LBUIME HOUSE), Dealers in Investment S earities and Forvign Exchange, AV fur ale all cline of District of Columbia onds Gus and Insurauce tocks, Vashington {ogP SAMUEL s. sHEDD. ~ FINE GAS FIXTURES. COLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND SHADES, DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. a2 (p> _THE THIRD SUBDIVISION OF THE AS. LS sociated Charities wonld call the attention of the citizens residinc iu the West End (between 15:h street, Peunsylvau creek and Boundary to 18th street, dow: 1, thenve to 15th) to the f the sick and suffering im midst. Already many such cas sare ‘uown to the board of Visitors, showing the imme: necessity of action. ‘This appeal is radde to. wil Ivterested inthis excedent charity. lege & uve kindly consented to receive through their tel- “ir. Littenhouse, uny money contelbuted, record ing the name of donor ineach case, JUDGE WALTER 5. COX, ADMIRAL THOMAS O. $i BANKERS, hanze on the principal cities in Furope for sale in sums to sit, Travelers credits iasued. Buy and yell all Leal and other 1:ve:tment securi- ties Orders by telegraph executed in Baltimore, Phila- deiphia, New York, Boston, ail-3w" Geueral collection business, Tope A LARGE ASSONTMENT OF PRESENTS, <§F ranging from loc. to 50c. Handsome Dressing Crass, Odor Cases, Gents’ Shaving Cases, Best Toilet Cologne, Triple ixtracts, &,, &e. ‘ MUNOASTER & HOWARD. Chemists and: Druggis! Comer 7th aud I strevts northwest. ait Pennsylvania av. PRICES, San Aneto nae Sixereroxs & Frercuzn J. D. FREE, Jr, 2 Seventh street northwest, FURNITURE, CARPETS. BEDDING AND UPHOL- SILMING GOODS: to meet anyand all prices quoted by SILK VELVETS and DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS, NEWMARKETS, VISITES and JACKETS ‘at greatly reduced prices. We have a much larger stock tuan usual, and have determined to close them out at very low prices, Great barcains are being offered in choice Zoods, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 410-13t,1p 1M8 F STREET. = Special sule of Colored Velvets at €2.60, marked di VLA from $5.50, bate “ Tricot Cloths, in choice shades, reduted from $2.50 to acd full ime of HOUSE FU |Hourpay Presents. hed Brocade Velvets, in black and colors, have been marked down, and will be suld very cheap, Colored Brocade Silks reduced from $2.50 to 8t. Full Bleached Damask Towels reduced from $4.50 to 83. Black Satin Merveil’eux reduced from $1.75 to 81.50. 20 pieces German Velvets, all colors, reduced from sisdos. sieastise ‘Our stock was never larger, and our goods are first- class anid of the newest styles. We have Jus: received a choice lot of evening Silke and Crepes, Crepe de Chines and Sutins, W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 Pennsylvania Avenue, GEO. WATTS & SON, 28 S14 7th st. Sdvors above Penn. ava, Te Yoo Was; A Hearne Oz cooRr ‘OVE, PORTAPLE OR ERICK RANGE, LATROBE FURNACE ON SLATE MANTEL Call at our establishment betore purchasing, a8 vn Tits Ware, Ho W.S. JENKS & CO, ‘TIT Tth street morthwast #1 AND 06 SEVENTH STREET. PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, TOILET AND WORK BOXES, JEWEL AND ODOR CASES, i ALBUMS, BISQUE FIGURES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, ONE PRICE. 8. B.—THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. aus Jes. conan gee WE ARE NoW SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE LINE Ree pag oo he) fe WHISK HOLDERS, &c. of Braseand Bronzed Articles of Houschold Utility and ah EH oS Ee sal = | ° -eapy-wape rictune rnawea, Decozation, suitable for Holiday Presents, including HoH 00 EEE : vases values | many things not shown elsewhere. All goods are marked in Plain Figures and Very Low Prica, ‘The demand in Taltimore has been Zereater than the RSS Se oer trees a icent Yer eyce ‘We name, in part: It booming, and now we Propose to a chance to buy these Famous Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen, Frases round and squaze tables, Brass clocks in variety. ‘Brans lamps in variety. BRONZE, GOLD AND FANCY MOULDINGS, For Lalies we alto make td measure a fine Hand = Brass easels, large aud small, Stitched Show at $5.00, Brass fire sets, For Gentlemen we make |to measure our celebrated Brass fendera, Waukenphast at $5.00, CHRISTIAN EISELE'S Po chs F.H. WILSON, Crstom SHorMaxeR, BEAUTIFUL PAINTING, Brace teakettion 400 7th street northwest, Washington, BBD Also 202 W. Ealtisuore street, Baltimore, Md ‘Brass mirror framos. * “MOONLIGHT ON THE OKLAWAHA,” pceasiprant nly H & H ON EXHIBITION AND FOR SALE Brass hat and coat racka. a Brasx coal hods, s AYWARD UTCHINSON, at Brass card receivers, ‘Brass ash receivers, nt tered a H. VEERHOFF'S ART GALLERY, i ienfomtoatinr Agents for 41) SEVENTH STREET. Brass spittoons, t Brass sconces, BOSTON BARD Wax, | < ‘Brass brackets. ices ! = Brass candlesticks, —— — ‘Brass-bound bellows, Deslers in ERASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES, Brace unibrelia stands, oS GRATES, RANG/S, FUKNACES, &o. A SIMILAR LINE OF GOODS, Bronzed armor, being reproductions of ancient = shields, plucques, npear heads, eto, Joux F at ‘WITH THE ADDITION OF ‘Wrought-iron clock cases. wal Frees a sy Wrought-tron Io WALL PAFERS, “2 firrolsaaga ‘913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Dow ns, baa. insah blouse Sa WASHINGTON, D.C. Wrought iron: pao COBNICES, &c. AT MY MAIN STORE, 98 SEVENTH STREET. ‘. R—Framing Fine Pictures a Specialty. dl-ImIp STATIONER AND ENGRAVER. vist WEDDING AND RECEPTION CARDS PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY EXECUTED, 222m Lows, Artexros: LOWS AKT TILES AND PLASTIO SKETCHES IN PLUSH FRAMES, Secdented sides, lobes, ete, Hitchen bardware and utes (Cotperaing a comzlcte snd vid ste of goods from LATEST PARISIAN MODES TW HAIR GOODS. Tentieiomec oe ay a ‘wood mantels, open fire ALLE M. J. PRANDE, ‘kita, wopdmantels, open fre places, grates, furnaces, 72 Mas. M. 3. Hexr's, 1500 F emumee, eva, GRAY SHADzS! HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, EREA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS! 228-lm-1p 424 9th street porthwest, ‘Thow styien never peed bein the hairdressers givaye-p cider by plas combiug. Baur Dressed? Bans Shauled. GQ. T. Kees sans teers Accorviox Presren: F Has Asp Boxsers 412-te de = in Having determined to close out our stock of The Pleater w'th which Mme. established her mere Tei lactam ete one woafigsbensisonat interes | | Resa Bae TAbing OWS Ms eiisLS MADE UP, Sa SS SSS ‘MRS. M. J. HUNT, Como Wrrnovr Meno A as 1309 F street northwest, | {UNEST LINE OF aaa See ae or he Shit taaomenon = ea #epey taeda aren he ‘mediums “toe. EVER SHOWS. wane bet ‘ib eten words; Sie pe dea wane — ei'QOLL, THE TAILOR, cry Tid Tub serect northwest | 006 tthe | of the best FRENCH BAKER: ‘AUGUSTE TERER, ‘Suecessor to F, Desfoasn, 201° H street ‘northwest, ‘The celebrated Voulanger Francais informs his cus- foiers and the public ia general that he ls prepared to furnish 6 most palatabie French Bread th tie coun try; amd of which he nakes a specialty. ir. Detterer hax sttidied the American bread of Now York, which Js So iuch appreciated for sandwiches and. toasts, and browzht it to a perfection by using the same brand of flour as for the French bread. He will always Paves lance quantity of it to supply the numerous fani- y, ilies he bas dai Fancy Dinn 1490 New York Avi Waste rox. D.C. OTe. Mol ul by Dotif stock divided has Bo jsirectors payable etary, ouand att'r RIDAY, Dec ps ‘ct 48 Cat. of cucrying of a weveral Carri-wo Manufactory and Liv west. T shall be pleased to see my friends at my. new place of business, ‘div-6t ALEX. DAVIDSON, r fi” rrenca carener CHARLES F. RITTT, Successor to J. P. Crutchet, 1804 H strect northwest, Is ready to send to.every part of the United States his aarti Bered cera the, national ach of be country, which te the 2 Dinner, Reception: ‘s0 Boned Chicken, Turkey and Game in Leics and Game, Chicken Croquetts, ‘Shells, and Vola-au-Vent, empty or : jcuenters Im every style, and sandwiches ied a Brat, Catone and Supe Sent ine pnt, quart aud galfone phoning tothe houss Call d6-2mn ce LUMBER AT LOW PRICES, Having contracted with several NORTH CAROLINA ‘MILLS for a large supply of JOIST and SCAN'TLING quality and fmasiufacture, and, wishing to i EDIATELY tor the same I now offer resent stock of JOIST and SCANTIING (embrac= dine any alzen and tens i attractive to buyers fe Feftised ‘hs haber is of Most of the yards of this city, but IS NOT STRICTL! ZIRST-CLASS, and ay datention Is to keep ONLY FIKST-| STOCK HEGLEAFIEX, of which I am ‘Low prepared to receive orders. JAMES F. BARBOUR, 12th street and Maryland avcuue southwest. ‘Telephone connection. Call No, 122- n28-Sw (p bumpen. LOMBER. Owing to advertisements of others we desire to cal attention to few facts. First: ‘That we shall xor, at this lateday, endeavor toincrease our trade by substituting a Sclected Stock fora Poor Stock, which we have at all times, by our therough knowledge of the business, been able to cast asite, and allowed others less fortunate to become owners thereof, Sccond: That in the future, as in the past, our custo- mers shall have the whole of this advantage, and be supplied with merchantable and well-seasoned LUM- BEK, which we always have on hand in large and small ‘quantities, ‘Third: That our connections with a number of milla, Doth in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia aud Florida, ‘enables us to cut especially to order,with dispateh, Bills of any size used in this market, at the lowest possible . ake room the quality usuall~ wold bj ‘ket_we will strivo 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 FLORIDA PINE, which is daily being mings. ie ba Sixth: That, being encouraged by growth of cur business and prospests of a ‘we hope to be able in the new year to offer Bleto stock of SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, the District of Columbia. In connections with three mills here, and ‘Yersed in all of house-finiahings, we can orders with accuracy and promptness, and wo shall rely ‘upon your ‘at all times by our abaded bop oneness deliveries to make this THE yard of Correspondence for quotations and estimates for baflders freely answered at once, Washington News and Gossip, GovERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DaY.—Internal reve- ‘ue, $202,672; customs, $566,223, AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day were Senators Plumb, Van Wyck, Ingalls and Mo- ‘Millan, and Representatives Brown and Evans. Navat Onpgrs.—Lieut. Commander H. D. Hitch- ‘Cock has been ordered to hold himself in readiness for sea service on a cruising vessel. Lieut. Chas W, Ruschendergen, to the ‘training ship James- Gex. Hazex’s Cuanoss Acatssr. Lr. Ganursa- Tox.—Chief Signal Officer Hazen has preferred charges against Lieut. Ernest A. Garlington for Aisobedience of orders and gross neglect of duty in connection with his cominand of the Proteus expe- dition of 1883 for the rellef of the Greely colony at Lady Franklin Bay. ‘The charges were sent to tbe Secretary of War, with a letter asking the ordering ofa court for the'trial, but no action has yet been taken by Mr. Lincoln. PERSONAI,—Mayor Smith and Chief of Police stew- art, of Philadelphia, are at the Ebbitt.—Repre sentative Vance has been called to his home in North Carolina by the illness of his wife. —Lieut. Garlington, of arctic exploration re- own, 1s in tor aying at the Ebbitt.—chas. Lyman, of W: Bblageen, ‘was & passenger by the central overland train to arrive at San Francisco last Wednesday. . The New York Scnatorship. PRDSIDENT ARTHUR'S CHANCES SAID TO BE THE BEST IF Mi. MORTON KEEPS OUT OF THE FIELD. The friends of Mr. Arthur say that his chances of success in the contest for the New York sepator- ship are better to-day than those of any body else. ‘They say that the only opposition that would be dangerous to him would be that which would arise should Levi P, Morton announce himself as a.can- didate. “This, however, they declare he will not do; when it becomes settied that Mr, Arthur will De a candidate Mr. Morton will retire. As to the Preat- dent's refusing to let his name go before the legis lature, they say that he cannot hold out In this de- termination, as the tmportunitiesof his friends will be too strong to be disregarded, and, moreover, he will be impressed with tie Idea that he is the only man on whom the party could unite. ‘This, they contend, 1s the case. If Mr. Morton shouid announce himself asa candidate, Conkling, Cor- hell, Platt, and some of the Bl:tine men would unite upon him "to oppose Arthur, but without the use OF his name they could not unite on any one. ‘The claim of the Blaine men, that their oppost- tion to Mr. Arthur ts upon the ground that he did not accord his hearty support to Mr. Blaine during the campaign, the President's friends say 1s mere pretense; that Mr. Arthur really did take an active part In the campaign and Mr. Blaine Knows it. ‘hen the time came when the President's assist- ance was required Mr. Warren wrote to him, ex- Plaining the urgency ofythe case, and Mr. Arthur went to New York at once and did all In his power to save Mr Blaine. Warren, they 8a¥ has no doubt of the President's earnestness, and will support him In the senatorial contest. ” HUNTING THE FOX HUNTERS, A Cavalcade of Sportsmen Attended by & Posse of Officers, SCENES AT THE START AT THE ARLINGTON HOTEL— AGENT KEY’S SORRY MOUNT—POLICE OFFICER SLACK WILLING TO JUMP HIS HORSE WItH ANY OF THSM—THE PARTIES COMPRISING THE “HUNT” — A FOX'S LIFE AND MANY SORE LIMES PROBABLY SAVED BY THE ACTION OF THE & F.C AL A party of gentlemen met this morning in front of the Arlington hotel and rode out to Gen. Beale’s farm, about three miles from the city, where ar- Tangements have been made for a fox hunt. The fox, which is a gray one, has been on exhibition for some days in a window of a dining-room on F street. ‘The hour for the rendezvous was fixed at 11 o'clock. Public Interest in the event was ex- cited to some extent by the action of the Society for the Freventon of Cruelty to Animals in pub- ishing tn this morning’s papers a notice over the signature of the president of the society, Judge MacArthur, notifying all parties who should en- gage in vue fox hunt that they would be prosecuted Under the provisions 8f the law fur the prevention of cruelty to animals. ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMEN. ‘The first members of the party that appeared at the Arlington were Messrs. D. 8S. Windsor, W. E. Finley, Dr, Snowden and W. E. Janney, all from Alexandria, who haa been invited to take part in the hunt. They were dressed in their ordinary business suits, Dut wore elther long boots or leather leggings. Their horses were fine looking animals were evidently weil bred. The keen cold air of the morning Kept them. dancing on the pave- Tent in thetr impatience to be moving, and their Tiders iound it to be more comfortable to stand on the sidewalk and watch colored boys hold their ‘steeds by the bit. Major George A. Armes and Mr. Edward C. Blunt were the next arrivals. The former wore a pair of yellow gloves, with gauntlets, put otherwise was attired in his usual street costume. Major Armes remarked, in a rather discontented tone to a Star reporter: “The publication in the newspapers of Wut the soclety proposed to do has kept a good many from meeting here, and they will probably go Wo the farm by themselves, ‘That will be espe- Clally the case with the ladies.” “On, yes, we will have a fox hunt” he continued, in reply toa quesuon. “I don’t think that there will be any Interference, and then, besides, we will be outside of the District.” AGENT KEY APPEARS. A suppressed murmur ran through the little group of spectators that had gathered about the horses, when looking up Vermont avenue, Police OMicer Slack, accompanied by Agent Key, of the 3, P. C, A., Was seen gently ambling down, on horse- back. ‘Avonce the interest. was directed towards the appronoulng: riders, and their coming was awaited with nearly Dreathiess suspense. They rode calmiy up to the group, and then stopped. Mr. Blunt fode up to Mr. Key and said, abruptly: “tare you going to interfere with this fox hunt?” “Tam not talking now,” was the guarded reply. “T can’t say what I will do.” He then directed Sir. Biunvs attention to Judge MacArthur's published notice. Mr. Blunt glanced over the copy of the paper which Mr. Key handed to him as if he haa seen tt for the first time, and then, handing it back, said, in an Irritated tone: ‘lt Judge MacArthur can stand that sort of a thing, we can.” NO WARRANTS. He then rode over to Officer Slack and asked him ina low tone if he had any warrants Receiving a negative answer, he sald to the group of hearers: “Ivs all right, boys. They haven't any warrants, and they can’t arrest us.” It having been decided that the hunt shoutd pro- geed, some of the spectators bezan to chaff Mr. |. Key about his mount, which was rather a bony ‘anima! with a decided Shambling gate. “Well,”'sald Agent Key, in vindication of his own, taste tn horse flesh, “this 1s the second horse T have had this morning. "It does not come within 250 per cent, of belng a good horse, but i's the best I could do. I know what a good horse ia. I could get along through the woods faster on my tricycle than on tls horse.” ‘Sotne one intimated to Officer Slack that he could, not keep up with the rest, which aroused his indig- nation, as he espectally pfides himsett on his horse- fies. ‘He then and there deciared that he could Jump a five foot six fence, and intimated that if the ‘others could do as well he would like to see them, ‘that was all, ‘MR. KRY’S PLANS. ‘While this was going on Agent Key sald toa ‘Srak reporter: “I propose tosee what these people are going to do, If they hunt and kill that fox I will arrest every one. | ‘Those are my instructions and I intend, ‘to carry them out, and it won't make any differ- ence who the peoplé are. I have other officers, and. they will_go with me as far as the District'line. ‘When I cross the District line I will remove my ‘badge. ‘There are laws against cruelty to animais in ‘will pros- THE PROCESSION STARTED. ‘It comprised the four gentlemen from Alexandria— ‘Mr. 8, A. Robertson and Major Armes, Police Officer Slack on his prancing steed with Agent Key amb- at his side AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE HOLIDAY RECESS QUESTION. OTHER MATTERS IN BOTH HOUSES OF CON- GRESS AND IN THE COMMITTE ROOMS The Senate. ‘Mr. Ingalls presided over the Senate to-aay, hav- ing been designated for that purpose by the Vice President, under the rule. ‘The bill “making temporary provision for the Raval service” was reported by Mr. Hale, from the naval committee, with sundry amendments. He gave notice that he would endeavor to call it up to- morrow. OPPOSITION TO THE NICARAGUAN TREATY. Mr. Lapham presented remonstrances against the ratification of the Nicaraguan treaty, but Mr. Sherman raised the point of order that the treaty was executive business, had not been ordered pub- Ushed and that the remonstrances should therefore be presented in cxecutive session. Mr. Lapham thereupon withdrew them, MR. BARKER’S REPUTATIONS ‘Testimony Before the Springer Com- mittee To-day. “THE MASTODONICAL LIAR OF THR CENTURY.” Betore the Springer committee to-day, A. W. Ayres, correspondent of the Kansas City Times, ‘Was called by Judge Lawrence to testify as to Bar- ker's reputation for truth and veracity. He testi- fed that from Barker's general reputation in Kan~ Sas, he would not believe him under oath. He liad no personal acquaintance with Barker, and he was very glad of It, Belng cross-examined by Barker, ‘he witness said that his knowledge as to Barker's character was drawn from conversation with a number of persons—to be more accurate with about 30) or 400 persous. Being called upon to parti larize, witness mentioned Congressman And Son, of Kansas, and Secretary of State Cavanauch, asof the number of his informants Two news: papers published in Kansas bad also alluded to rker—the one asa colossal and the other as a mastodonical liar. Being pressed as to his personal ‘opinion of Mr. Barker, witness sald that ne ro garded him as the mastodouical ar of the ceatury “You consider me the greatest Mar of the cen. tury?” asked Bark “One of the greatest,” replied the witness. Ex-Gov. Crawford. "of “Kansas, was next ex- amined, “He said he had knowa J. J. Barker siuce 4 5 eputation fo veracit ‘The House Joint neon ping 5 for the pay: | oad ’ fe hace erverent “cs t my witness, ment on the 20th Inst. of the salaries of employes ke OL We etter to Of the Senate and House was passed. He asked If witness had not writ a letier t Mr. Hoar submitied a resolution, to be called up to-morrow, providing that when ‘working on Its calendar hereatter the Senate shall give preference | to House bilis. A resolution, introduced by Mr. Aldrich, was agreed to calling on the Secretary of State to com- municate to the Senate all accessible information Tegurding the extent and character of the forelgn trade of “Mexico, the Central and South American states, Cuba, Porto Rico and San Domingo, etc. Mouse of Hepresentatives. By appointment .of Speaker Carlisle the House ‘was called to order this morning by Mr. Springer (iL) as speaker pro tem. On motion of Mr. Skin- ner (N. Y.) a Dill was passed amending section 3940 Revised Statutes, reiating to the forwarding of | 63 postinasters to for | Ward mail matter of the second, Uiird aud fourch | mail matte {It' author ¢lass, on which postage has once been paid In full. ‘This rule 's now in force in regard to mall matter Of the first class.) ‘On motion of Mr. Rosecrans (Cal.) Tuesday, Jan- uary 6th, was assigned for the consideration of business reported from the committee on military affairs, THE HOLIDAY RECESS. Mr. Morrison (Ii), chairman of the committee on Ways and means, repo:ted a resolution providing for a holiday recess from the 234 of December until the bth of Januar, Mr. Blount (Ga.) otiered an amendment, provid- ing that the recess shall begin on the 20th of De- ceinber. ‘Mr. Morrison offered an amendment thereto, fixing the date at the 220. Mr. Randall (Pa) said that the District appro- Priation Dill could be considered on Monday and ‘tuesday, 1f the Ho 13 In session those day. Afterfurther debate, Mir. Morrison withdrew his amendment, and Mr. Biounts was agreed to; 120— ‘The resolution, as amended, was passed. THE INTER-STATE COMMERCE BILL. ‘The House resumed the consideration of the in- ter-state commerce bill. ‘The District in Congress. THE PROPOSED STATUE TO LAFAYETTE. In the Senate yesterday Mr. Sherman, from the Ubrary committee, reported baek favorably the Dill o appropriate $30,000 for the erection of an eques- trian statue to the memory of Gen. Lafayette in Washington, with the preamble stricken out and a section added. ‘The new section directs the presi- deat pro tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House to appoint a Joint committee of tnree Sena- lors and thre- Representatives, with autaority to contract for and erect a statue tothe memory of General Lafayette and his compatriots; also, that the statue sali be placed in a sultable public re- servation in the city of Washingtofi, to be desig- hated by the Joint committee. The preambie which Was stricken out merely’ recited the ser- Vices of Gen. Lafayette and tue reverence of the American people for his memory. Capitol Topics, PENSION AGEXCIES. ‘The House committee on appropriations think of adding amendments to the pension appropriation Dill providing for the reduction of pension agencies from 18 to 12. ‘The commissioner of pensions will be consulted, however, before final action 1s taken. INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY. In the Senate yesterday Mr. Manderson tntro- duced a bill to increase the efficiency of the in- fantry branch of the army by making each regi- ment consist of twelve compantes, one colonel, one Leutenant colonel, three majors, one adjutant, one quartermaster, one sergeant major, one quarter inaster sergeadt and one chief musician, who shalt be instructor of muste,and two principal musicians, ‘The adJatant and quartermaster shall be extra leutenants selected trom the first or second teu- Lenaats of the regiment, and 1t 4s provided that all appointments to the original vacancies above the ide of second lleutenant created by this act shall filied by seniority in the infantry arm of the service. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. On motion of Mr. Alken, from the committee on agriculture, the bil! to establish a Department of Agricuiture was passed by the House under a sus- Pension of the rules yesterday afternoon, The Vote stood yeas 166, nays 69, MR. KRR'S LETTER AROUT THR KILBOURN CASE JUAIES. Representative Randall, chairman of the appro- Priation committee of the House, has received a letter from Mr. W. money to pay the damages award to Hallet Kilbourn in his suit ‘Thompson, ex-Sergeant-at-Arms o} ainst John G. ‘the House, i: said thatin this letter Mr. Ker asserts that in each of the three triais of this case the juries were yublic the disposition “axed.” Mr. Randall refuses to make contents of the letter or to state what he has made of it. AGAINST RECIPROCITY TREATIES, Aresolution submitted in the Senate yesterday. by Mr. Morrill declares in plain terms against recl- procity treaties. It affirms the right of the legts- lative department of the government to regulate the laws of revenue, and resolves “that so-called reciprocity treaties having no possible basts of reciprocity with nations of inferior population and wealth, Involving the surrender of enormously un- equal Sums of revenue, involving the surrender of iinmensely larger volumes of home trade than are offered to us tn return, and involving constitutional questions of the gravest character, are untimely, and should everywhere be regarded with disfavor. Mr. Morrill will call up the resolution at some early day and make a speech upon It. * CONSOLIDATION OP THE SCIENTIFIC BUREAUS. Maj. Powell, director of the geological survey, in his statement to the joint. commission of Congress which is considering the organization of the several scientific bureaus of the government, says he thinks that the sclentitic Institutions of the governient should be placed under one general Management, and names the regents of the Smith- peculiarly soulan institution as an orga ‘well Htted for that purpose. Sores. Mr. Hill, of Colorado, tniroduced a bill in the Senate yesterday to regulate the lettt of mail contracts. It is isi oes safe- ards against star rout ‘Stns revenue marine longevity Dll was defeated in the House yesterday afternoon. A working model of the Ead’s ship railway is. about to be set in operation in the room of the Senate committee on naval afairs. On the desk of Senator Manderson, ‘the committee on printing, to-day was a huge Dun- die, which excited curiosity. It cokamed the Oniging) “warrants “drewn Dy W. Ker with reference to the proposition before Congress to appropriate a sum of by the courts tor ilegai imprisonment on the order of the House It Secretary of tue Interior department. for him (Bar. ker) when he was seeking a place in that ment. Witness said he hid. The ietter was ten Produced and read. Ii said that Burker had the Feputation in Kansas of being a good lawyer 3 Would probably make an efficient clerk. Witness then explained that he had written the letter out Of consideration for Mr. Barker's family, and be- cause he was under the impression that he (Bar- ker) was trying to reform, belng ten in the Treas- ury. Reformed how?” asked Mr. Barker, You know your own character, and how it might be reformed.” #That ts, then,” asked Mr. Barker, “that I had re formed as to truth and Veracliy. ‘That is 1 bad | Ceased to be a liar.” Yes anda thief. That you had ceased to be Har and a thief,” replied the witness, Mr. Barker.—“Did you ever hear anybody say j that T Was a Unter?” Witness.—“I have.” He then gave ‘names of many well-known citizens of Kausas who had told him that Barker was a Uar and a thie, Judge Muse had sald that if Barker had lits dues Le would ba in the penitentiary. Barker pushed questions farther, and Witness Satd: “This iS not a Pleasant thing fot me, Mr. Barker; you made your ‘Own reputation, and you know it 1s bad.” OTHER WITNESSES AS TO BARKER'S REPUTATION. ‘Mr. Willian Irving, of Kansas, one of tne assist- ant doorkeepers of (he House, was next examined, Barker had a very bad reputation. P. J. Bliss Was then exainined and sald he bad heard a great deal about Barker's reputation, and from that would not believe im upon oath. First Auditor Reynolds was examined. He was asked to read a newspaper clipping in wich It was stated that he (Mr, Keynolds) aud Judge Lawrence had had a dificuity about an account passed by the auditor's office. After reading wtness said that Unere had never been such an occurrence. Mr. Easunan, banker and lawyer, was exciined as Lo the sale 6 hitn of a pay accollat or voucher Of certificate of some kind, Which Was afterwards found to be worthiess. His testimony was to the effect that Barker had goitea $0 from him Usider false pretenses. ‘Other Witnesses were examined concerning Bar- ker's character, Mr. Buck Linton, chief of one of the divisions in the first controllers office, testifled that he De- ieved Barker to be the man who had made out the fraudulent claim of Florida against the United States for $16,554. ‘The commitiee at 145 took @ recess until 10 o'clock to-morrow. sida SOCLETY. ‘The ladies at the arsenal and navy yard, and the wives of Justices of the Supreme Court held heir usual Monday receptions yesterday,and ateach plice there was a goodly number of callers. The event of the day, however, Was the card reception of Mrs Gen. Sturgis, at her residence at the Sol- diers’ Home, in compliment to her daughter, Miss Mamie, who was then formally introduced into so- ciety. “An unusually large number of invitations hhad been sssued and a large number of persons, more or less prominent in soctety,including the Pres dent and his son, were present. The guests were Tecelvel by Mrs Sturzis and presented to her daughter, Who was assisted by her sisier, Mrs. Hila Sturgis, Miss Ricketts, Miss Audenreid, Miss V: Aucker and Mtss Clarke, of Sacramento, tive lat being a guest of Miss Sturgis. The house was Deautifully decorated with Mowers and the refresh- ment room was a marvel of empting delicacies, The wedding of Mr. James H. Swlth, U. § con- sul at Mayence, and Miss Elia fox, daughter of the Rex. Jabez Fox, of the Swedenborgian chure on Capitol Hill, was solemnized at that church last evening, in the presence of a very large gathering, the bride's father oficiating, "Tuere ‘were, bridesmaids or groomsinen, but the four ushers acted as escort to the bridal couple. The church Was beautifully decorated with flowers and smitiax, and over the altar a large floral beil of white roses and Hiles was suspended, with streamers of smilax extending gracefully arcund the sides ‘The ride was dressed in brocaded white satin, with train and point lace trimming. The petiicoat was of embossed velvet, and a rich tulle veil completely enveloped her th the most graceful profusion. After the ceremony a short reception was eld at the residence of tie bride's parents, 32) Indiana avenue, alter which the lappy couple lett for New Yor! Another pretty wedding occurred last evening at the Metropolitan M. E. church, where a large company assembied, to witness the marriage of Mr. Charles M. Sparks and Miss Mary J. Scrivener, ‘nter of the late Thomas Scrivener. Protesso? Bischoff performed the wedding march. The ushers were Capt. James F. Ovster, Dr. H.C. ‘Thomson, Mr. T. A. Garner and Dr. Millan ‘The ceremony was performed by Rey. Dr. 8. K. Cox, of Mt. Vernon Place M. E Churen. After the cere- Mony the couple started on a two Weeks’ trip to New York and New England. ‘The opening of the National Homeopathic Hos- pital fair at Maria's last evening was very auspl- cious, and the crowd large and pleasant. The ladies costumes, representing the fashions of differ- ent nationalities, were picturesque and interesting. ‘The general arrangement of tue affair, and tie already outlinea in Tae Stax of Seturday Rise were adnered to in detail, and judcing. fro Uhe first night, the managers feel fully assured of ‘success, Major Lydecker, at the request of some of the ol members of the army and navy club, has issued a call fora meeting of all oMcers wiuo take an inter- est_in the reorganization of the army and navy german club Saturday evening next, at Wormley’s. Although the month is already haif gone, it Is the intention of those actively Interested in the matter to give a german berore January tsi If possibie, and some gentlemen have already gone $0 far as t invite partners. It has been decided by the Washington Light In- fantry corps to give a sul m reception and ball in their new armory hall on the evening of ‘the 30th instant, tue proceeds to be devoted towards defraying the expenses of the armory building. It ts expected that Gen. and Mrs. Sherman will visit this clty in a few days, and,whtle the General ‘will gqeast for a while, Mrs. Sherman will remain here for some time. Admiral Howell will give an informal party this ‘evening to about twenty friends. General and Mrs. Sacket, who were among the first to entertain the members of the Swaim court martial, will give a dinner this evening to those members of the court who are by thelr wives. Gen. NcK¢ will entertain all the Mise Jennie Blackburn 1s with her father at the the controller on the United States Treasury 5 for ‘the last ‘fiscal year, which, “under ex-| pau, neemneon tase Hate a nent and Mr. ScobE erarana comais ns norman. a ait | tebde-cies on k Srl Unicow evening 3 of warrant coat and it has not been the custom of the Senate for] The many friends of Mra Heintzelman, widow of years to it them. Mr. Manderson to- | the late will be pleased to day introduced a bul to repeal tne law requiring | learn that has decided to make her residence in Tesolution adopted on the 11th of last February, directing that committee toexamine and report ‘what legislation is necessary, if any, to restrict ‘the appointment of special assistant attorneys and agents, oF detectives, in the Department of Department |. T ladies and gentleman, who are to take part the opera of Paul and Virginia, held a rehearsal {ast ‘night and ‘those, who had” the ‘of and listening spoke in the highest the ama- i Hae e | and said that from general hearsay he believed | ‘Telegrams to The Star. EXECUTION IN CINCINNATI. BL MABDIS JOURNALISTIC GUEST. a DEPRESSION OF THE IRON BUSINESS. » December 16.—Shertf Kent and tt is from Farmington have gone 0 South Newmarket to investigate Une Case of @ DOF, aged seven, named Mason, who is Said to have bee yee 1 death by William Glipatrick, with Whow he lived. ‘The body will be exhumed. — Reduction of Wages. TRENTox, N. J., December 16.—The New Jersey Steol and iron works, in this ct:y, have given notice to thelr employes of a 10 per ceut reduction im ‘wages after the 27th instant. — Ocean Steamers Not Overdue. New York, December 16—Agenta Mnes tn New York denied this a ‘that Vessels were unusually overdwe. AU this tme of fhe Year recular time ts not expectad if the weather Deas heavy as is now reported. The Hammonia, | of the Haiburs-American line, which Bas Beem ted overdue for some days, ts laid up for the season at Hamnvurg. > inte ESTE Hanged for Killing His Sen, AN EXECUTION IN CINCINWATE TO-DAY. CINCINNATI, O., December 16—Joun B. Hoff. man was hanced here twuis morning in the Yard for the murder of his son tn January, | He wept while listentag to the reading of the'death Warrant, and begged piteously Bot to be “downed | inthe papers” ‘lie bad to be held while handeuffed and was supported on the scaffold | two men while the noose was adjusted. He made no speech, From Wall street To-day. New Yous, Deoetber 16, Wall Street.—The stock arset has "been tirm Wits morning, except for | Lockawanna, wuich broke to #7 0D # reported cut | An coal prices ‘The otuer active shares show an advance of % to \ percent, The market is quiet. | Depression of the tron Business. Priapstrnta, Pa., December 16.—The secretary joru inom nd sice! association says that be has Just returned from an extended Dustuess yop to Pittsburg and other points on the tine of tbe Pennsylvania railroad is connections, and ust frankly say that he found most of business to be In a Zery depressed condition. There 18 @ notable absence, however, of that fesling among the people which prevailed in the Years foliowing the pante of 187%. Escape of a Notorious Convict. LawRenck,It4.,Dece torious thiel and ex-convict, on whose testi= | thony the poulce sre expected to make good thelr charge against Michael Coleman of having mur- dered Police OMicer Mahony here dn 1881, from his cell in the Central police station day night, and the fact was Bot disclosed i on ‘uDtil Lust, hight.“ Coleman is under arrest at East St Loula, ect nr PETERSBURG, Va., December 16.—Retween 180, 20) colored euigratie of ail ages arrived night from Floreace, South Carolina, en Lite Rock, Ark. Tis Is the second’ ored emigrants that has passed here the past few ays from the same state, 73 Of Others are still to follow, bum A Newspaper Office Burned. Ixperenpexck, Kax., December 16—A | Duliding, occupica by the ye! several business M1 ed Yast might ‘Ihe loss is $000 Insurance A Guest Of El Mabat STORY OF 4 FRENCH JOURNALIST. ALEXANDRIA, December 16.—The French Ist, Oluvier Pain, writes to the Bosphore. piving an account of an interview he bas: i Mahdi. The latter received Bim rected him in a christian fashion, iahdi he bad become & Mosiem from and explained that the object of a, to Frenchmen that the marian nor a man of blood, ‘Lo serve him, whether they be El Mahdi repited: “Good! you shall see with your own eyes.” nies the Mahdi to Khartoum and treated. —e——— Cars Wrecked and TIREE PEOPLE INSURED, Povonxerrsix, N. Y. tc express, bound south crated tnto a alide of of Hilghiand, opposite | O'clock this morning. an engine, a coaches and four coaches and the burned. The fireman, leg broken. Two j Hl 1 Gh 3 Ei t i i i H 1, Hi FE} ee: ‘Corman, nea mae The Alleged Navy Department Thefts. ‘THE DEFENDANTS, WILSON AND GOODACER, AOQUITTED, ‘This morning the trial of Wm. H. Wilson end Daniel M. Goodacre, charged with the larceny of Paper from the Navy deparunent, was resumed im the Criminal Court, before Judge Wile. Mr. Wilson took the stand an4 testified that he ‘and Mr. Goodacre commenced purchasing the paper about Jun 2ist Inst, paying one und & half cents Per pound and selling tt to ver. He denied being. tiel up by bimand Gooascre and paced te ui ere The “window. He denied. that: be was s'wealtay: man, as bas been stated. Be owned but one smail loot of property, and that was encambered, Jona W. Drunimond, testified that he Was In the employinent’of Hoifmeyer; that tn June Jast be Went to the department to get paper; Uiat Waters, who had sold we oreviously, was Wine cin ConEmEtO, ak snes Chccans eoweeds Wile Goodnere testified that Luddington’s testi- Mir. Goodacre testified U mony as to seeing hin in the room tying up We paper on September 4un was talon. i - Wes recalled and tepeated statement. , After some very confictt: ‘the court sald tat there was so much doubt tn the did not tink that the government should verdict In Uhe case. ‘This was a case in which | ch Tacter should have its weight, and it acquit the accused men. ‘There was, too, 80 discredit attached to a witness, Mr. Taggart replied that he saw nothing todis credit the witness: On. ‘The Court.—Only Ube contradictions, ‘The Jury then returned u verdict of not guilty. ———— INFORMATION WANTED BY BENATOR MORGAN—HIB ‘RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IM THE SENATE TO-Da¥. Mr, Morgan submitted In the Seaute today a resolution directing the Secretary of War to inform the Senate whether in the construction of the new reservoir in this District any serious matural 1fm- culties have been encountered hot contemplated or adequately provided for in the plans of aiso, whether any changes or modifications of original plans have been made at of the tor Ww a i i i ef E i i : whose | calling upon te H ii i ‘Secretary of | possible moment, for a | reservoir, embracing 8 tmucl | wrrain ab may be rendered lable of itration "through, permeable ‘a water i : it if t F Z i fil : i H d A, 1 Le SSEEkS Genying all Une reported intesviews his arrival in this. and asking his friends rot to credit any expressions in the form of interviews ‘which may be imputed tohim. Ifbe has any o- casion to communicate with the public Be will do ‘soover his own name. a trom albany says that Gov. ==.