Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1884, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDIN Rerthwest Corner Pennsy} nia Ave. ani 11th St. by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 6 ADAMS. Pres't. rp Perera Sram te pereed fo Bee srr cor thet om Porta qian mensie» Coney ood Shyer 8e, 2 montinn EO. W. NES" (tars prevaid sucess mot [Entered at the Post Otice at Washington, D.C. second-claves mail matter. | ‘Iny Wererr Stan Feetege prepud. Six er aD an payer wentt levaeer thus oats _ AMUSEMENTS on Friday—$1 2 seat Star. TWO RAILROAD ACCIDENTS. NOT DEAD, AN OCEAN STEAMER IN COLLISION. | 8 LOUIS KOSSUTH LECTURES. Po : WEEK. HE CARLETON ENGLISH OPFEA COMPANY. OPERA SEASO DEC. 22 PRODUCTIONS OF UNEQUA!ED ELEGANCE. Monday, Wednesday, Fri THE DRL Tuesday anil Xioas ¥ Tit aisco Manas Night avid Satandsy Nahe, THE MERRY Wak. Grand Choras, Complet n Reserved Places, Box (fire now open. Poems orks HOTSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, SATURDAY AF THK X00 M- ¢ assisted by a powerful com fhe beautiful Comedy, Dr tHE 1586, WATERS, s and Saturday yechestra, Superb Costume. 1d $1.60, xecording to locatic ais aXb EVENING, any of Artista, will present ‘Tickets at ail the prane pal Vook aS. LBAUGII'S GRAND OFEX SD SATURDAY MAT- WEEK OF DECEMBER 15, MR TAWREN £ BARRETT, Supported Uy Locis James and an Excellent Company. Hi | SDAY EVENING, FRANCESCA DA RISMINL Friday Evening, au itmportantrevival First prod: Th Atuerica, THE BLOT ON THE 'SCUTCHEON, the emizent poet, M Be Oe ration by Sacre SATURDA) MATINEE—PRANC: Jy, in London, 0 1842, sca jaction obert Brownine; ‘last pr Saturday Evening, Mr. Barrett as Cassius in a grand pro- duction of JULIUS CESAR, New Scenery. Costumes and Masic. Monday, December 22—YOUTH. aus. Sale of sats opens this morning. Wiiiosat 4HrATEiC | | | EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE, | Belot and D’Enuecy's Picturesque Draunatic Spectacle, | | at Svreloek. THE PAVEMES ‘TS OF PARIS, ‘Wor d's Weaith of SCENIC AND MECHANICAL BEFECTS And the Greatest Company ‘Aunerica. ‘The Melodramatic Success of the age. December 22 (Christmas Week) of Character Actors in THE MADISON SQUANE THEATER COMPANY, Ta the chly correct version HE VRIVATE SECRETARY. @17_ PILLARD'S HALL MESMERISM WW pihce, Letireen Mth and 15th street Feek commencing HUGSDAY, DEC. 18TH. | PEESSOR WALD, ‘The PHENOMENON OF THIS AGE, Tn Bis Wondersul Ex tuition of Power in ANDI L MAGNETISM snd PHYSIOLOGY, fran of Experian with S GSD Mya iS STLCCEVE sad out extra charwe,at the Hall st from? to 3, after Wedues- FIFTH 1 6th BAP_ streets YOM NS FXCHANGE, si7 V 14TH STREET. ‘There will be a special exhibition on, SATUK- DAY, December 20th, and iUESDAY, the 2d. Yocmis wil bs oven Saiurday might, thé 20th, until 10 Cclock p.m. Pieuwe call dizst EW OTH AND DSTS NW. 0 KIMBALL dmmund avar-n's Greatest Success new atte a rom thie brush of Scents New ‘rom the Mr. JAME~ LAMB. MUSPUM, (LATE LINCOLN AY SIGHT, DECEMBER Between Acts I and 2 will be introduced Mr. ‘Mes Gen. Mit. the Merried Midgets, THY SMALL “ST. - 10 20 ‘Seats tay be secured guracharre Bor KNOWN WEDDED Parr, ‘cents, cents, One week in advatice without open from 10am. to 10pm ‘other he sule of sats will begin at the Museum Box ¢! WEDNESDAY, Dec 1 PYERSOON on tecount of the Baal “Teo a daily during the season. Doors omen a ME MUSEUM. — he will be on MONDAY NOVE— he “e ‘no performance ‘Overture one bour Iter, 15-6 ‘A Mammoth Show This Week Two and a-half hours of Splendid amusement. Every and asi ht Rew. Brilliant (hanges of Prowrm. The Burlesque ‘dy of TOODLES, with Mi aud Mrs. Joe \ilen ae ae The exauisite Tevans, the wonderful D'AL- Ba oars Ber rh Hilt Somer Rediy, Slocum sod Figen, and WarsON CHILDIG © And Novel Curiosities in the Maenm ADMISSION TO ALL ONLY TEN CENTS. 5-6 Bee wey Ba c juarter. for onl; Parlors open Pu Ghnte DAREOER ZZ oetne OUIs Wi BERS ORCH“STRA FURNIS A net ieteeet so-thcant’ or by telephone at 5 y taueht fethod Quickly and correstiy taught by Simple Method | valet ES MC. | Omders ‘eft at re-idence, 725 | Ellist Music ‘Stor and Demonet's, will receive promptattention €-m* HOICE SEATS, tor all the Theaterm, C at nism RENTANO BROS, Pennsylvania avenue, cor. Hth strest, Houtvay Presesrs. 411 AND 916 SEVENTH STREE! PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, TOILET AND WORK BOXES, JEWEL AND ODOR CASES, ALEUMS, BISQUE FIGURES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, WHISK HOLDERS, ke. READY-MADE PICTURE FRAMES, PICTURE FRAMES Made to Onder from s Great Variety of ee BRONZE, GOLD AND FANCY MOULDINGS, CHRISTIAN EISELE* BEAUTIFUL PAINTING. “MOONLIGHT ON THE OKLAWAHA” ON EXHIBITION AND FOR Sa8z ar W. H. VEERHOFF'S ART GALLERY, 411 SEVENTH STREET. A SIMILAR LINE OF Goops, wrrs Tu apprTion oF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, AT MY MAIN STORE, Ms SEVENTH STREET. 1. B—Framing Fine Pictures a Specialty. dl-ImIp CORNICES, ke. Joux F. Panex 913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D.C. STATIONER AND ENGRAVER. VISITING, WEDDING AND RECETIO: CARDS PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY EXECUTED, 22im : Laas Arrest: . LATEST VAKISIAN MODES TN HAIR GOODS. WLLE M. J. PRANDI, 22 Man M_ J. Huwr's, 100 F ornare GRAY SHADES! These never need be im the ‘REEA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS: ‘hands. bairdressers’ ry by plain combing bar Dremed snd GcEe Now IS Youn THe —LAMP ‘Beye st half price: mrdiuas orsmailaie, large, fmedvun. toc “lant oe - ienier cum rs ‘a foxes Sra ke eo ol “a TTS sttot nocanweat Under the Management of John Rickaby, with its ECTURE ON THE ART OF MEMORY BEFORE. leavinw the city about Jauuary Ist, Profemor A. 8. BOYD extevds the opportunity to all who may desire to acquire bis Art of Memory. He willgiv: another Free fer areal MC A Building, 1409 New York avenue, DAY EVENING, December 19, at 7:30 Welock, ‘which all ladies ad ceutlemrn are .Lvited, Office: 922% F street nor hwest, THE ART OF MEMORY. Wasttworow, D. C., Oct. 24. 1834. Having been instructed ty Prof. A. 8 Boyd in his system of Sueur ica. we dealre to meord our teat cay. ato" the Tenefit "we have recelved and the advastaves fe how enjoy We consider the now! and that the ease ‘of the system invaluable, ath which ft can be acqu:red, the-cer= tainty of its operation, the immense field of application, and it" g'eat superiority. over the ordi ary Working off unaided memory, must commend it to every student and lover of lar ine : Chas. G. Love, 0 3, Sho Mea, 1. MeMunus, Land Office. = Miunie s. Love, a. ‘Bi st ne Mrs a P: x dusene Davis. U., Senate. Gilbert D, Fox, (. 3 senate. No, $19 Secoxp Starer N. W.. WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dee. 4 1884, Prov. AS. Bovp—My Lear Sir It aff rls me great 7 J iuy iudors-meut to the testimonial pre- fay to thie Value T the syaten. a8 persone th evecy walk of life, par- nts aud professional wea, EV. MURPHY, Of U.S, Senate. ‘Very truly yours, aig. On the Evening cf FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1884, GEORGE KENNAN will begin at THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Cor. of 10:h and G streets n.w., A Course of Six Lectures on ASIATIC RUSSIA. ‘The Subjects and Dates of the several Lectures will be ‘as follows: 1, Camping Out in Kamchatka —Dec. 19. ‘2 Winter Life on Siberian Steppes.—Dec, 26th. ‘& The ©: ssack Conquest.—Ded. Slat, 4, The Siberian Exiles.—Jan. 9th, 6. Bridie Paths of the Eastern Caucasus —Jan 16th. 6 HicLlanders of! aghestuu.—Jun, 20th All the Lectures, except the Third and the Last, will th will begin brompuly be given on Friday evenings, and all Tickets ‘Tickets will be for sale at Brentano’ Course r Mouda-. December 13th, FAIRS, FESTIVALS, &e. GE FAIRAND BAZAAR For the Benefit of THE CARROLL INSTITUTE, Tobeheldst @ THE MASONIC TEMPLE, Corner of F and 9th. streets, commencing MONDAY EVENING Dec &, and continuing two wee Music by the Movin Band every evening. Admission 10 ¢ts.;scuson tickets 50 cts. d6-eo7t HE LADY MANAGERS OF JHE NATIONAL HOMLOPATHIC HOSPITAL, Will hold a GRAND’ FAIR AND BAZAR AT MARINIS HALL, ‘From DECEMHER 15th 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. 1. ‘The proprietors of each of the first-class hotels will make geserous doustions for apertal days (to bo tae nico hereafter), thus, exwbiine the Hefreshivent Somistites to Turnishs bountual Tuich at brices ‘Praident Arthur will also contribute aTunch for one theday oNVisitors to the Fair will not be importuned to make purchisnes or fo buy tickets for articles voted f for. Everyt ing for sale will be plainly marked at low id perwons desicing Chri-tnas oF Weeding: mite, or Useful, Houscholi oods, ean obtain base Bains and aid a deservinw chasit NEW ENGLAND KITCHEN A SPECIALTY. Single Admissioa. Children. ‘aug LADIES GOODS. Toxs: Tors: Toran Ihave Just opened a new and carefully selected assort- nt 01 TOYS AND FANCY GOO} suitable for the fwhich Toreevumuend to, my {gustomers and patrons for examination before vurehas- Desigving and Stamping. Plush and Velvet Stamping Speciaity. A. H. EiCHSTADT, 1905 F street northwest, IN, DRESSMARKER, th street, between G and HL a1s.6t Wess Geax 716 jecial attention ae Maz J. P. Pacme, IMPORTER AND DESIGNEE OF FASHION, 1007 F Sager Noxtawesr. RECEPTION BONNETS, COSTUME BONNETS, CARRIAGE HATS, LATEST WINTER MODFS F1:OM LEADING PARIS AND LONDON HOUSES. cH! STIC MIL! INERY RDI mi 0 el Far Hars Aso Boxsera Having determindl to close out our stock of FELT HATS tga et ea Neujue Bounety a LADIES OWN MaTERIALS SADE UP. DRS. M. J. HUNT, 1300 F strevt northwest. as, HOLIDAY PRESENTS TBC, rtuilbuncstes telow Ot, ‘Ladies’ and Children’s Cloake regardless of cont. “Also, fochee out, Blankets, Comforts, Flannels, Silks, Satina, Velvets, lashes to make room for Holiday’ Guads’ Handkerchiefs, Tiew and Notions, Ribbons aud Hosiery at your own vrices J. E YOUNG'S 7th strect Mourne fn a al0-ima Spee ey ADIES’ SEAL GARMENTS ALTFRED. Ri ea ered. Cloth muffs made. MISS CUNNINGHAM, en ae ogee Sa Dey, Capi at Veils, Lece Curtains. Evening and Party Denes a spo- Galty, ANTUS and CAKULINE LERCH forneliy with A. Fischer. ctu MSS ANSIE K. HUMPHERY, 420 TENTH #TREET NORTHWEST, Makes CORSETS toorder in every style and material, and guarauters perteet Bt and combort, HER SPECTALTH French Wand-made U ies ABE 5 Underciothing, Merino Underwear, ane finest Imported Petent Shoulder Braces and alf Dress Reform Goods, 1h Corsets snd Bustles, Chidr-n's Corsets, ands $1 Corset (Miss H's own nak. that for the price is nsurpamee L 3. b—French, German aud Spanish | Ree WAL DiEESSEIS FROM PARE Medals “Wine Patent THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1884, I desire to inform my frienda and customers th>t T have connected myself with the House o! Mvsara, Laws: BURGH & Bo, and ask a continuatec of thelr patron: ae. ‘The inerensed fae lities 1 ha thein ‘au excellent axsortment of fire ‘assortment of Fancy Goods. 1H HENNAGE. > WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY. The annual meeting of thy stockholders of the Wash- Forte enor een es fe WE Seas theatre wai eed sates cc te ou the FIRST MONDAY, being the Sth day o. January, Gs Toc tos merce oun aces ad oe fantasy ing year end togact on auy other subject within the power of sie corporation: = AMUEL W. CURRIDEN, Secretary, Wasnixeto. D. C,, December 15, 1384. als tS (S>_ DE 3. R_HUMPHI EY, OF VIRGINIA, AND LS" recently of Michigay, has ‘located in the city at th street northwest. ‘d15-64* (> FARMELS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK, GronartowN. D. C., Dec. 4th, 1884. The annual election for dir-ctors of ths bank will take place st the bankin house on TUESDAY, January _SPECIALNOTICES. + SPECIAL NOTICES. cee For THAR GREY Wing MPEG GF 13th. 884” Polis oven from 12m. tol pm." da-wAwW (BA, FULL MINE OF HANDSOME HOLIDAY <5" Goods, at C8, PRICES, Drug Store, No, 426 7th strect souchwest, as (eS GQHN_T MITCHELLS REAL ESTATE Ofice, southwest corner of 11th and Pa, avenue (Thomas Dowiins’s auction rooms), Dealer” in Heal Estuie, Stocks, Honds, Tusuranee and General Agent for the transaction of all business, Fromptattention inven to’ any business entrusted to prein = THE AGENT FOR WHITE PORCEL WIN Coe ttre wWeh STOUES aM ih etinet: Beiter facilities for dali all kindy of Sign Painting that any tn Washington, Telephone connection 442 CARPENTER AND BUILDER. Special attention given to repairs and remodeling of houses, store fitting, and gener 1 Jobbing, 318 Sth atr-et northwest, Telephone call. 44 122-1" ‘NEW ORLEANS EXCURSION TICKETS ‘are iow on sale by the VIRGINIA MIDLAND SHORT LINE lat rate of forty dollars. TWO TEAINS DAILY. CARRYING PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS, mn. . WASHINGTON TO NEW ORLEANS, WITHOUT CHANGE, For tickets, sleeping car reservations, and further fr formation cailat Virginia Midland isallway Office, 601 Pennsylvunisavenue, draw Oo Fy THIS Cibursicy) EVENING, Deciube- 18) 168. at 7: o'elock, for the purpose. of making arrangeunen' for the innéral ot Brother wae. AeTszea BOLWAN, Recor ini Secrctary. it J. $° HEADQUALT: RS JOHN A. RAW! 1NS POST, Ce ea era A: Re Decetiber ube 1560 ‘The comrades ure requested to arsemble st No. 224 East Capitol street at p.m. TO-MUKRO-s, 19th dust, for the purpo-e of atiending, the funeral’ of our late comrade, CHARLES |. Joxce. The department officers and coma ws of sister Posts ure requested to uttend to Pay the ‘ast tribute of respect to an estecm-d comrade. By onier. GLv, HOLMES, Post Com, HE. WEAVER, Adjui at tant, Ee en AE, ANNUAL MEETING OF THE stockholder ¥ RaNcl PA. ch of THE SIV STOCK 1 A. 01 BIA, the following directors were elected. OF THE DISTRICT OF GOL! M- :=E, G. Davia, J.C’ trgood, @. H. B White. C. G Duncanson. AW. Keticy, Dianey ond Sion Wolf, and the old of ficers were re-elected by the board. During the year that the company has been in busi- pss, tie following losses were procar tly and. wutistac> torily adju-ted and paid, und we refer to the same: JANES RING, RG JOnNUN'& BRO, Nir Sur ¢ MIDDLETON, 5 EPHENSON, N Ki DY. KELENER ‘This is a Home Company. and has promptly paid all bona Ade claims, Patrouize it, alse 8. WOLF, Secretary, Ee RPORT ANT | <4 Gentlemen wishing Visiting Cerds for Ne ‘Year's day wil pleas leave thelr orders an oon @8 pose (418-61) PAKET, | ngraver, 913 Penn. ave, S$ PRINCETON ALUMNI—(HE 1iTH_ AN. CE a rathcctina Diese a ie meee ae FRIDAY. Dee. the ate pins zie Aluinal are invite. Aickets canbe obtained from thie secretary, Hoon ai, St Clon hivetings ALEX Ta RAILROAD MET, er INGTO ‘There will be a mass mecging of the citizens of Wash- ington opicsed to the present location of the sem Fatiread within the evty held-at Blakes ball, 70h streets between Band ryland enue southwest, on DAY, 18th instant, at 7:30 p,m. ver of the chairman, t WM. B. BROWN, Sec, TD ANG: MOHAN, 2198 PENNA. AVENUE, LS? Has all of Bibh's'Latrobes and Repsirs for sa also Sexton's and Wood's Parlor Suni Latrobes, to heat ‘two stories, as low as iaving a lane force. orders Will be attended to promptly. Telephone. oc7-3m (BF TEE, ATTENTION OF VISTTOUS AND RES. identa is particaiarly called to PHOSVITA, the new and popular Lrain and Nerve. ‘Tonic aud Sate- vard seainet Malaria For xale areated by the Klaas or bottles by WC MILBURN, Sole luvenior and Sun facturer. 1429 Pennsylvania avenue, xt Paaests. HANDSOME GIFT BOOKS, LOWER THAN AT DRY GOODS STORES, ‘THE WORKS OF FAVORITE AUTHORS ELEGANTLY BOUND. Latest designs in Photo, Autograph and Floral Al- bums, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks, Ink Stands and ‘Table Ornaments, ‘The finest and most complete assortment of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AT LOWEST PRICES, J. D. FREE, Jr, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 410-13%,7D 183 F STREET.. GU 0. OF 0, F—STAR VANNES CLUB, Ni 1. will present to Ruse Bill 0, ‘1736, GB. 0/of O Ba huudsome banner, at Mawonie Halt th street, between I and K streots ‘northwest: Lodges aré invited to attend, De ember lath, 1684 ‘BENS. COLEMAN as Gi from aty-tw _JAS. JOHNS! (JOU CAN BUY THE VERT BEST ew Catawba Wine for one dollar per gall n JOHN ILM is17 New York ave, MAGRUDER, 1417 NEW ¥ sto inform the public that } desire tas decorated and faiicy Candies in all colors, d1t-1w (2S, CHI COLOROW 18 ONE OF THE BEST ss Sauces. JOUN H. M‘GRUDER, 1417 New York avenue, has received a fresh supply, alT-1w {5 CREAM, NULFCHATEL — AND — BRIE Loe Cheeses are received twice a week by JOHN H. SGUUDEL 117 New York avenue ali-iw IURRAY, Ist, ERE NOR'CAWEST, FICE AND RESIDENCE. ' a16-1m* REDERICK P. NAtHR HAVING ON THE tecuth December. 1844, made to me an axeien- his property for the beusfit of his creditors, bs cir claims tome at 16-60" re T (gr OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL CGSB, Wit De. 19,194 WIAD MOND beat The rate of interest on all renewals will be one (1) per Het MEAT" Pu eCuerate before tho ian ew se ESE nore nen, eeretary. > ee Fiketh anya Kea ctnas Gf Ba UAE ato Poe celain Flowered Vases, Baskets, etc, = E. F. BROOKS, aia 12136 treet, india Ae ce sStovan Law offices of W. Prince BELL removed to 625 F street. ‘aidan k of GAS FIX- Fancy, Brass (SP swe 8. sued. FINE GAS FIXTURES, OOLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND ‘SHADES, DUPLEX. MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS, ( SINTH STRRET NORTHWEST, WWE ABE NOW SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE LINE of Brassand Bronzed Articles of Household Utility and ‘Decoration, suitable for Holiday Present», including may things not shown elsewhere. All goods are marked in Plain Figures and Very Low Price. Wensine, iu part: Brass round and square tables, Brave clocks ia variety. Briss lamps in variety. ‘Bross easels, lange and small, ruse tre seta Brase tendere brass grates, Brses trivets, Brass teakettles. Bross mirror irames, Brass an irons. Brass hat and coat racks. Brass coul hods. ‘Brass card receivers Brum aah reocivern Brass paper weighta, ‘Brass spittoona Brave sconces Brats bracketa, ‘Brass candlesticka, Brate-bouud bellows, ‘Brasa umbr lia stands. Bronzed armor, being reproductions of ancient shiclas, placques, sjear head et, Wrought-iron clock cases, Wrourlttnon himp caer Wrought-iron andirons, Wrouzht-iron fenders, Wrought-iron fire sets. LOWSART TILES AND PLASTIC SKETCHES IN PLUSH FuAMES Gas portables. Decareted sides, etobes, te, Kitchen hariwars aud wloasis, compris complete and varied stock of goods from Which to sel-ct a present for a lady origentlemau oF for Uso on the housebiolid. Also, wood mant eo, wood mantels. opex fre places, crates, furnaces, HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, n2-Im-1p 424 9th street northwest, UNIVERSALLY PRESCRIBED BY THE FACULTY. Panis es sults é from Expositiousof | 4 LéXATIVE AND REFRESHING FRUIT LOZENGE widvetnter. sual inborter of mix oe HEM ieee Pemmors © |THE commrimion, eewonmnome Lae npe atthe ie Drvsvine. BILE, HEADACHE L098 OF APPE- Hisirdyed eat shampooed it 9 drat class mannee. Wis toonter a ‘TITE CEREBRAL CONGESTION. as 537 | LETEENTH STREET NORTHWEST. — > INDIEN drepared by E. GRILLON, Astox TPisssws Chemist of the Paris Faculty. (enicat Cleaning Rabieheaat, Sule Proprietor, So street north: re occa niet RCs ant rani eseanee penleven nts felvet GRILLON Tamar—nntfko Pills and the usual purza- Soe tves—ia agreeable to take, aud never pro- “ELESING ‘Dicks AsrectaLry. ‘duces frritation nor intertercs with busi- penttencen raited by tisk. process Jose ther oricinal aiisce, and arcane spots coarsest eeicermr keer Rmuved efectualiy.” Frice $150 tn L750 | goiaby all Druswiata 98-cth,20W ‘The demand fn Baltimore has been iereater than the supply and are stili booming, and now, we propose to sive the Washinztonians a chance to buy these Famous ‘Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen. For Ladivs we alg» make to measure a fine Hand Stitched Shoe at 85.00, For Genthnen we make to measure our celebrated Waukenphast at $5.00, : F. H. WILSON, Custow SHOEMAKER, 409 7th street northwest, Washington, 232 W. Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md_ B2%1p_ Also! Harwann & Horcansox 424 Noers Srnewe, Agents for BOSTON HARD Wax, ‘The best Floor Polish. Dealers in BRASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC moS- GEATLS, RANGES, FURNACES, ko. G. T. Kees, TAILOR, No. 414 ‘Ninth Street Northwest, [op LEWIS JOHNSON & CO, BANKERS, Exchange on the principal cities in Europe for sale in sums to anit. Travelers crvdits insted. Bny and sell ali Local aud other duvestment securl- ties. Orders by telegraph executed in Baltunore, Phila dep hia, New York, oston, ausy G c C A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PRESENTS, Gone, due Gance, Genter shoving Case Bale Ta ass, Odor Cases, Gents! Shaving C: Cologue, Triple txtescts, ke, Be, = MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Chemists and Drug au 201: The celebrated ule: tomers and the pablic furni-h the most palatal) fry; and of which he ms Mir. Detterer hus siudi. @ tho Auer York, which ia so much pp-eriated fount, and broweht it to a perte ton by sie the sale nd of four as for the Freueh broad. He will alway dave a laren quantity of 4 fo supply the numerous fate ‘dally on his Uist, shape to onder will ceive ais informs his cus- fat lu is prepared to . ‘the coun- can bread of New + Rolls of all prompt attention C3” ynexca caterer . CHARLES F. RITTI, Buecessor to J. P. Cratchet, ‘1904 H street northwest. Is ready to send to every part of the United St ecun! u ig the delight in a Dinner, Reception, a: Supper: «so Boned Chickeu, Turkey aud Gane it Jelly Pates-de-fotes-eras and Game, Chicken ( Sud others Fath 5 farnishinw, Beet ud Chick-n Broth, Conommes and Suam, Mest Br Ways op hand by the pint, quart and gallon. Delivered prouptly Uy telephoning Co the house. Cali ee 6-21 19, THE WELL-KNOWN tt GY sign Ps i Glaziers, are at 905 -D st. a. we Telephone call, 79-8. All orders promptly atvendled to, ockt-Smn {p> WER ar cow PRES Having contracted with several NORTH CAROLINA. MILLS for a large supply of J IST and SCANTLING Fle Devt culty ak mnauufactus, and Winllie to moke roon 1M \ELIATELY ‘or the sane Tow offer ny presen: stock of JOIST and SCANTLING (mbrac- ing many aizes and lengths) at pricrs that will prove attsactive ty oayers: in fact no reasuuable eder wil be Ftned, This lumber ts of the quifity tamaite fold by host of the yarda of tis city; DHE IS NOT STRITCH: EIRSE-CLASS, and my intention ta to keep ONCY. EIKST-CLASS STUCK HH BARTER, of whieh Tam ‘how prepared to reovive orders, JAMES F, BARBOUR, 12th street and Maryland avenue southwest, Telephone connection. Gall No, 122-2, n283w. tp Loser LUMBER, Owing tondvertisements of others we desire to cal attention to afew fuets,, First: That we shall xor, at this late day, endeavor totncrease our trade by substituting a Selected Stock for Poor Sto k, which we have at all times, by our thorough kuowledge of the business, been able to cast aside, and allowed others less fortunate to become owners thereof. 2 Second: That in the future, as in the pasf, our custo- mers shall have the whole of this advantage, and be supplied with merchantable and well-seasoned LUM- BER, which we always have on hand in large and emall ‘quantities ‘Third: That our connections with anumber of mills, both in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia aud Florida, enables us to cut especially to onder. with dispatch, bills of any size used in this market, at the lowest possible figures. Fourth: That should you want any kind of HARD- WOODS, SOFT PINES or TIMBERS not in this mar ‘Ket we will strive to find same and deliver at once, Fifth: That, in add.tion to our stock of Hardwoods and Pines, which comprises the cholccst in the market, ‘we have on hand over 600,000 feet of GEORGIA AND FLORIDA PINE, which is daily being worked into Buooxe Fo Tus Wen Xow IS YOUR CHANCE ‘The following Prices for this week only: 20 rolls Tapestry Brussels G5c. per y'd, former price Tée. 25 rolis Tapestry Bri:ssels Toc. per y'd, former price 90c. 0 tolls Tapestry Brussels (best) We. per y'd, former 25 rolls Body Bruse-ls $1.05 per y‘d, former price $1.25. ‘Wrolis Body Brussels $1.25 per 5'd. former price $1.40, ‘These are special cash prices for this week only. Don't fail to take advantage of thuin, FORNIiUKE AT L WEST CASH PRICES, W. H. HOEKE, 5 801 Market Space, 208 and S10 8th strect o.w, Flooring, Partitions, Wainscoting, Oetling and Trim- min es. Sixth: ‘That, being encouraged by the enormous growth of our business and prospects of 8 continuance, ‘we hope to bé able im the new year to offer you a com- plete ntock of SASH, DOORS. BLINDS, e'c., which, in quality and workmanship, shall be second to none in connections with thrve mills here, and men perfectly ‘Yersed in all details of house-finishings, we can fill your Washington News and Gossip, GovERNMENT Receirrs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $344,441; customs, $359,734, ‘Tue Parestpenr to-day approved the joint resolu- on in relation to the ceremontes to be authorized upon the completion of the Washington monu- ment, AMONG TH CALLERS at the White House to-day Were Senators Harrison, Sabine and Piumb, Repre- sentatives Stevens, Howey, Perkins, Walt and Kel- logg, ex-Gov. Harcranft, ahd the members of the ‘Utab commission. Warckep on HaTreuas SHoats —The signal corps station at Hatteras Inlet, N. C., reports the three-masted schooner C. L. Clarke, Capt. Cran- mer, is ashore on Hatteras shoals and 1s reporved to bea total wreck. All saved. SENGEANT HOLTNORTH ORDERED BACK.—It 18 learned that when it was made known what steps had been taken to capture Howgate that Sergeant Holiuorth, who had been sent on that errand, was ordered to'return to Washington. Mr. Lyman To REsIGN.—“I am going to resign | shortly,” remarked Second Assistant Postmaster General Lyman to a Stak reporter this morning, in speaking about a rumor to thateffect. “{ don't Know eXactly when, but a8 soon as I have con pleted my arrangements. I am thinking #vou taking a position tn the Bell telephone compan; but there 1s nothing definite as yet GovERNMENT Stir To BE WITHDRAWN.—The sult Pending against John T. Mitchell, as treasurer of the Columbia Lying-In asylum, ts i process of Settlement. Some years ago Mr. Mitchell pur- chased a tract of land adjoining the hospital grounds for $25,000, but the Attorney General. re- Tused to approve tle purchase on the round that there were tax Wens on the property, which made the Utle defective. Suit was accordinyly instituted agalnst Mr. Mitchell to recover the amount of the purchase money. ‘The property has rec Felleved from the tax liens, and the Attorn eral now decides that thet c ‘The matter has been referred to the frst controller, £0 that the accounts may be adjusted. ‘The soile- Mor of the Treasury hus aiso been instructed to have the sult against Mr. Mitchell withdrawn. ‘Two Grorota MoonsHiNeRS have been killed by a revenue raiding part To BE SulprED Bacx.—The Secretary of the ‘Treasury has notifed the collectors at the princt- Pal ports to prevent the landing of a Swiss convict named Joseph Binzagar, reported to be on his way to this country, and to send bim back. Army Oxpens—Leave of First Lieut. Palmer Tilton, 20th infantry, extended two months on account of sickness, ‘The leave of Sec-| ond Lieut. Wiliam H. Wheeler, extended ‘two months on surgeon's certificate of disability. Leave for oue month 1s granted Capt, William Badger, 6th infantry, The leave of Lieu’. col. Edwin F. Townsend, lith Infantry, ts extended ten days. Leave for six months on surzeon'’s cevUl of disability, with permission to leave the De] ment of Dakota, 1s granted Capt. Louls H. Sange 7th infantry, Gex. Haren PREPARING CHARGES AGAINaT AG- SISTANT ADJOTANT GENERAL CHAUNCEY MCKREVER. Gen, Hazen having gotten off bis hands the charges against Lleut, Garlington, isnow preparing charges and specinications agatnst Assistant adjutant Gen- eral Chauncey M ‘The charges will be eed On an Interview in TaR nent army oficer early in s Gen. Huzen's course In conne peditions was adversely crit Gen, Hazen, under the Impression tiat_ the derogatory remarks emanated frota Gen. McKeever, ls preparing chuirges winst him. IUis ‘not yet klown of what nature Uley are, but they will probably come under the head of conduct unbecoming an oficer and gentle man. Svar with a proml- September, in waich ‘THe DINNER TO SENATOR GORMAN.—The dinner which will be given to Senator Gorman by the Columbia democratic club, of this clty, this even- ing at Willard’s, wili be a very elaborate affair. The president of thé club, Mr. A. A. Wilson, will pre- Side and Mr. H, Wise Garnett’ will act’ as toast- master. ‘The following are the invited guests: Speaser Carlisle, ex-Speaker Randall, Senators Voorhees, Butler, Pugh aud Morgan, Representa tives Post, StockSlager, Mutehler, Stevens, Curtin, Barbour, Collins and Lamb, Gov. ‘McLane, of Mar} land; Méyor Lutrove, of Baltimore; J. J.0'bonohu: ‘Thecdore Myer and J. J. Faye, Fepresenunz 16 merchants of New York,and Hon. Barnes Compton, Of Maryland, Covers will be laid for 105. Exexe’s Comet.—Prof. Young, of Princeton col- lege, found Encke's comet Tuesday night very near the predicted place. It ts extremely faint, and somewhat irregul: By inquiring at tye Naval observatory to-day it Was found that none of the astronomers there had yet seen the comet, but no purticnlar effort had been made to find it, and it 13. Probable that none will be made. It makes its ap- pearance every three and a quarter years. Its orbit atevery return Is cialmed to be decreased a little by a resistance medium, which Is abie to affect its course. Tt 1s for the purpose of determining te ‘truth of Uns claim and making calculations accord- iugiy that the appearance of the comet Is watched by Sclentisis. ‘Ihe interest attached to 1tis of a purely scientific nature, as It is never visible to the naked eye. Treasury Appointments. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury to-day appointed George U. Rose, of New York, to be assistant chiet of the appolatment division, vice David M. Kellett, deceased. Mr. Rose was a fourth class clerk, and has recently acted as stenographer for Assistant Secretary Coon. This appointment Is in strict ac- gord with clyltgervic® principles, Also appointed Michiel K. Dady, supertutendent of repatrs of pub- Uc butldings in New York city. to be superintendent, of construction of te new ‘court-house and post office building in Brooklyn, with additional com- pensation at the rate ob #2 d day or $12 in all.” Nr. adly 1s required to execute a new bond tn the sum Of $10,000. Ss Wedding Belts. A very quiet but pretty wedding took place last evening at the residence of Mrs. Esau Pickrell, in Georgetown, the principals beiug Dr. E. H. Green, ‘who was the surzeon ot the Greely reilef expedl- Mon, and her daughter, Miss Carrie Pickrell. Many of the more intimate friends and relatives of the two parties were present trom thts city, Baltimore and Kichmond, and tbe house was beautifully dec- orated tor the dccaston with tlowers and evergreens. A handsome and unique Moral ship was suspended between the orniny coors of the two parlors, and it Was Immediately beneath the ship that te cere- mony Was performed, the Rev. Mr. Lind: of St. Jolin’s chureh, Georgetown, officiating. Th bride wore a very handsome dress of white Ottoman slik and cut t, with flounced front trimmed with Gutchess lace and di:mond ornaments, ‘There were ho bridesinalds or groomsmen, but Mr. F. C. Green, of Baltimore, brother of the m, acted a3 best man. The newly-marrled pair left last evening for quite an extended tour. ‘i ‘Tue wedding Of Mr. Phillip G. Russell and Miss Aiilan Keudail was quietly solémnized last even- ing at the bride's residence, 609 E street, in the presence of a large nuinber of friends, the Rev. Mr. -aret, hishop-eiect, officiating. ‘There were neither bridesmaids nor groomsmen. ‘The bride was apes in a trained robe of white satin, which, atfer the ceremony, she changed for a becoming traveling suit, and the couple started at once on their tour. Meanwhile the guests were doin honor to the supper which had been prepared, 1: few of them Kuew that the bridal pair had left until they had been gone some time, Mrs, Kussell baving arranged Tor a quiet departure from the jOUse, 30.93 10 avold the regrets at parting tro her numerous friends. Sd Yesterday afternoon ex-Cor an John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, was married to Miss Ella W. Somerville, one of the teachers in the Sumner ‘school in this city, the ceremony being performed at the bride's residence on F street. In the evening a reception was held by Mr. and Mrs. Lynch from 6 9, after which they took the train for the west. Last evening, at the Nineteenth street Baptist church, Mr. Jesse Lawson, of Plainfield, New Jer- sey, Wa3 married to Miss Rosetta E. Cookley, of Uhis .city, by the Rey. Walter H. Brooks, in the resence of a very large assemblage of friends. Phe bride’s dress ‘was of gros grain silk trimmed ‘with embossed velvet to match, and cut steel pas- Sith feather triuatogs The couplet last night with feather trimmings ‘The coupieleft last for Piainfeld, where the? will “Piste ‘the groom’s relatives, but will refurn to this city to live. pronase District Government Affairs, MORE LICENSED DRINKING SALOONS THAN EVER BE- FORE. Liquor licenses have been issued to John Leon- ard, Mary A. Roth and Michael Biggina The ap- plications of John H. Bosse, 473 N street northwest, And James Fortune, 462 N’ street northwest, have Deen re} ‘Six hundred and twenty-five bar- room: ices have been issued up 0 date, more than ever issued in any previous year. ‘LANROUS. issued by Inspector Entwisle: Mary 8 erect a two-story ‘between ist orth Cupteal streets east; W. B. Webb, ‘orders with accuracy and promptnesa, and ws eball rely ‘upon your favors.e..couryged at ali times by our shaded Prices and quick deliveries to make this Tue yard of the city. Correspondence for quotations snd estimates for ullders freely answered at once. WM McLEAN & ROX. H ISTH AND B STREETS; ALSO, MTH. BETWEEN B AND OSTRERTS NORTHWEST. 36 repair Drick dwei ‘Sth street Dorth west; $175. He Godgart ropa rick warehouse, 68 Lou ana avenue; ‘Tae Cexrewm: jethodist ala AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE COLOR QUESTION IN THE HOUSE. McCULLOCH’S NOMINATION CONFIRMED. The Senate. WOMAN SUFPRAGISTS AGAINST ADMITTING DAKOTA. Among memorials presented was one by Mr. Hoar, from the Woman’s Suffraze association of Penasylvania, protesting against the admission of Dakota ona constitution made by men alone, and denying the suffrage rights of women. Mr. Hoar sald that while he favored woman suffrage he Uhought tt unwise in the present temper of Con- gress for the advocates of tat cause to oppose the admission of a new state on the grounds set forth. Ar. Platt reported favorably from the committee on contingent expenses, and the Senage agreed to, the resolution providing tir the payment of the expenses incurred by Senators and Senate em- ployes in attending the funeral of the lave Senator Anthony. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NICARAGUA CANAL SURVEY EXPEDITION ILLEGAL. Mr. Vest. submitted a joint resolution declaring that without the consent or authority of Congress the proposed Nicaragua surveying expedition, or dered by the Secretary of the Navy, was Mlegal, and ditecting that Secretary not to enforce the or. ders issued ‘on the sujet until definite and final action by Congress on the resolution, aie's objection the resolution went over Mr. Vest Saying he would call It up to- morrow, as the expedition Was Under orders te Sall from New York on Saturday, and prompt action ‘Was necessary. ‘THE LAFAYETTE STATUE BILL PASSED. Mr. Sherman called up aud the Senate passed the Dill appropriating $50,000 for the purpose of erect- ing a statue to the memory of Gen. Lafayeite. AS passed, IU provides ior the appolntment of @ com- Inissioh composed of three Senators and tree Rep- itutlVes Wo carry out the purpose contem- ong bills introduced were two by Mr. Van ‘Wyck, one to Increase the pensions of widows aud dependent relativesor deceased soldiers and satlors, the other to grant pensions to invalid and depend= ent soldiers who served three months during tue ‘war ol the rebelilon. ‘The bills were referred to the commitwe on military affairs, ME: MICULLOCH’S NOMINATION, At 1 p.m.,on motion of Mr. Morrill, the Senate ‘went into executive session. The doors being closed Senator Riddieberger continued his speech 1n oppo- silion to the confirination of Hugh McCulloch to be Secietary of the Treasury, THE NOMINATION CONFIRMED. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Secre- tary MeCulloch by a vote of $0 to 1. House of Representatives. THR COLO AMENDMENT TO THE INTERSTATE COM- MEKOR BILL. Immediately after Uke reading of the Journal the House resumed consideration of the interstate com- merce bill, the pruding question being on the mo- Uon to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the Hicuse yesterday adopted Mr. Gott amendment, providing that In the transportation agers railroad companies shall make 0 {ium on account of race or color. © motion to recousider was tabled—yeas, 140; nays. 108. Mrz Barksdale (Miss) offered an amendment, providing that the furnishing of separate acest modations with equal facilities and equal constorts al the same charges, shail not be coustdered a dis- crimination. “jhe amendment was agreed to—yeas, 131; nays, 124, ‘The further consideration of the bill was post- ned for afew moments, in order to allow the jouse Lo non-concur lu Whe Senate amendments to the bil making temporary provision for the naval service. ‘Messrs Randall, Holman and Long were ap- pointed conterces. MR. REAGAN DEMANDS THE PREVIOUS QUESTION. ‘When the interstate commerce bill was again taken up Mr, Reagan (Texas) demanded The previ- ous question on the first section. ‘The point of order was made that as the Dill was being considered as in committee of. the whole It Was hot competent for the House. lo take any ac- on which would prevent the offering of amend- ments and discussion under the five minute rule. After a long Gebate the Speaxer sald be thoucht tiat the gentleman's motion Was at least pre‘aa~ ture, and for the presout he deciined to entertain tue demand for the previous.question. Mr. Reagan then moved to Linit debate on the section to five ralnutes, but the Speaker deciined to entertain tie motion. "The effect of these Tuun ‘Was to leave the louse ih parilamentary tang! and unable to Limit the debate. Capitol Topics. THE BARKER INVESTIGATION CLOSED, ‘The investigation of the tirst controller's office ‘Was completed by the Springer committee yester- day, and the committee wil! make thelr report after the holidays. ‘This will, beyond a doubt, declare that the charges made by Mr. Barker were'not sus- talned. VOTED FOR VERY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT SINC MONKOZ. Col. Chester, of Tennessee, to-day delivered the electoral vote of that state to the Vire President. Col. Chester 1s 94 years old, but he is active and Vigorous, He voted for Monroe, and has east avote for every armocratic presidential candidate since, He waa contemporary of Gen. Audrw Jackson, and is yet a man of Inflzence tn the polities of his State. ‘Hon, A. \ Colvar, editor of the Nashville American, is With Col. Chester. ‘THE CONFEREES ON THE ELECTORAL BILL met in the Senate elections committee room to-day, Dut no agreement was reached. Itdoos not seem robable that the wide difference between the two. ouses OD this subject can be reconciled. AGAINST THE SPANISH TREATY, Senators and Representatives are being deluged with letters from all parts of the country protest- Ing against the ratification of the Spanish treaty. ‘The molasses men have joined with sugar and to- bacco growers and manufacturers 1n opposition to the treaty. They say that the molasses interests will be trreparably injured If s Into effect. ‘The leaders on the deme or the House are opposed to the treaty, because It ea- croaches upon the revenue rights of the House, and Say thatif tt suould be ratified by the Senate tue House would not make appropriations or pass any act necessary to pat it into effect. Mr. Kandall, Speaking with a Stam reporter on the subject yes: terday, declared is opoosition to the treaty, and said {t would not be ratified. He rec-tves, he Says, a large number of letters every day protesting against ft. : LETTER CARRIERS AND THE EIGHT-HOUR LAW. In reply toa request of the House that Attorney General Brewster should give his opinion as to whether the elgiff-hour law applies to the letter carriers, that oficial dectines, saying that the aw and precedents do not pertnit hin to give opinions toelther branch of Comeress, but to the President ‘and heads of departments onty. THE COLOR LINE IN TUE HOUSE, ‘While the interstate commerce bill was up in the House yesterday on a motion to reconsider the ‘O'Hara resolution concerning the observance of the color line tn travel in the south, the debate was continued for some time after THE Stan's report closed, the members on both sides being greatly excited at the revival of the color line question, and the friends of the bill charging that the ques” on was browzht up for the purpose of. killing the {nterstate commerce bill, Mr. Breckinridge (Ark.) offered a substitute for Mr. Crisp's amendment, concerning the rigits of raflroad companlestohave separate cars for White and colored people, $0 as to inuke It read “that nothing In thts act shalt be con- stred to deny to ratiroads he right to provide sep- arate accommodations for passengers as ther may deem best for the public comfort oF safety, or to re- late to. transportation between point’ wholly within the limits of one state.” After a bitter de- Date this was agreed fo, and the Crisp amendment thus changed was adopted by a vote of 187 to 131. An amendment offered by Mr. Mills (Texas), pro- ibiting any railroad company from charging to or receiving from any person, Who isto be conveyed from one state or territory to another, any sum ex- ceeding 3 cents per mile tor the distance to be traveled by such person, wos adopted. Mr. Goff Offered an amendment to the amendment already adopted, providing that no shall be made ‘on account of color, which was oes ‘Pending further action the House ad- NOTES. ‘The publication of treaties in different ti TWO CED THE CUNCINNATI Taken by tne ¥ mmmittec Testimony. nvestigating ‘o-day PENSION OFFICE FMPLOYES WHO WORKED Ix OnTO— AN INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CLEKK WHO CARKIRD A BULL-DOG PISTOL. The sub-committee of the Springer committee, Investigating the action of Marsual Wright during many pension examiners were iu Ohto during the Month of October, and bow they were occupied. Dir. Clark sald he would ssceriain how many pen- sion examiners Were in Ohio In October. Many were there on their annual leave, Mr. Dudtey, Delleved, Was in Obie. So was Mr. Rathbone, the chief of detectives of the office. He said he hail tv fused Lo approve the vouchers of one examiluer, | Mr. Jacobs, who had been on duty in tis city. In Oviober Lis dally reports bean to come th ‘from Ohio and showed no duty periormed. ‘The witness Sald he believed some of the special agents of tue Office were in Ohio. An old mat, Who gave bis name as Hleks, ana sald he was 88 years old, Wes next examined, and described the €leclion 1 Cincinnatl as the ruugh= est Le ever saw. J. W. Donnelly, of Ark ric tm the In {he was in C a was sworn In y Toarshitl, Liddog pistol, furnished him at tie marshal’s uftice, He had, as. part of his duty on election dy. to Wateh five Chicago men to prevent thelr votlh Mr, Rat sid, had a list of pames of met to be looked sifver, and gave blia five, whom tv ‘Withess arrested. "He was told tat thi ss men had been pald $15 to vote Uke democratic ticket. Mr. Donnelly Satd that Mr. Frank Morgan's state yesterday that he (Donneliy) bad acted as a deputy Inarsial was false, “But you did act a8 deputy marshal?” asked Mr. Van A siyne. No.” replied the witness. {But you suid you arrested tive men.” es, Dut any private citizen would have looked atter them. Mr. Moses Wright, of the Pension oMtee, ai Joun M. Wright, a Ci sworn in as de rshals. th The fortaer Sud the service he performed was chiefly cierical, ‘The latter said sucu rendered was of a detective character. erlation back to Wasttogton was pald. Win. 1. Ford, chief of tt division of records in the Pension office, testified wo seving Wricht, Brock, Kathbone, MecEliresh, Hurdle and overs in Cincia haul on te duy beture econ. DETECTIVE WELPRESH'S TESTIMONY. G. W. McEliresh, a private detective of uis city, testified to having gone to Cincinntt to report t | E.G, Rathbone upon a request Dudiey to Mr. McPhers’n, for the purpose of spot- ervice as he His trans- | Ung Tepeaters. Mr MePuercn tod witness to | take Hurdie with him. Witness was sworn lu as & deputy marshal, but received no. compensation for that service, but Cavanagh palit him and Butt die $40 or $45 evi, and the next day, in € they received $54 not find a singh he thought was 3 Cinclunath Mr. Hiram Doyie told witness that id is brother Jake were the only repub! ne family, and that they cond Ax eight or ine votes If Withess could sev RuthUoue and uiske Hall rigit. Doyle's idea was that he coud get eight or nine democrats to. voie. the repubiicon | Ucket. | Witness referred Lim (0 Cavanayu as U | man Who was closesito Rathbone. Witness did hot take much stock im it, as Le thought that Doyle only wanted to get money, out he dicn't know that he ever got any. Withess took M0 In Cerest tn the matter, “Adjourned NU 16 a. m. to-morrow. Yesterday being cabinet ladies day, receptions Were held by Mrs Frelinghuysen, Mrs Chandler and Mrs. McCulloch, each of Whom received a large expected that the usual crowds will begin to throng these afternoon receptions until after the Ist January, Alarge number of guests were present at Mrs. Morrell’s reception last evening at her attractive and picturesque stuiio-residence on New York ave- nue. Between vocal and instrumental music, dancing and tuspecting Uke many veautitul works and objects Of art, the evening Was most dellzhi- fully spent, the occasion ziviag promise that Sins Morreli’s receptions Uuls winter will be as popular a8 during previous seasons. Lieuteasnt SohnsA. Lockwood, cousin of the late Li ucenant Lockwood, who lost his iife in the arctic region, 18 visiting ‘his sister on De Sales Street. It was the former who first secured the detail to goon the Greely expedivon, but subse quently withdrew in favor of lis cous. Many of Mrs General Swatim’s friends will learn With regret that her health ds stich thts winter as to make it very doubtiui Whether she will be able to take any part Whalever in social affairs, Mrs Admiral Febiger and her daughter, Miss Jobnson, will continue to recelve her friends on Saturdays. At the mecting of the Shakespeare Club at Mr. Justice Field's residence yeste Hity-two ladies, but only three gent to lear Mr. Lawrence Barreit read. Mrs. MeCartes, the leading soprano ct St Matthews church, wuore vyolce bas so justly re. ceived much praise, will sing at the grand concert of the Garland oretesira in Baltimore to-night. SELECTING SUB-COMMITTEES TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE CEREMONIES, The committe of five gentlemen, Messrs. Beret, Morris, Wilson, Galt and Glover, appointed by the committee on Inauguration to setect sub-commit- tees and define their duties began Its labors yester- day. It was decided to have eleven sub-commit- tees, a8 follows: Keception, finance, decorations, elvie reception, military reception, public order, Mumtnation, transportation, publle comfort, floor and promenade, and press. ‘Those committecs wl comprise nearly 700 persons, of whom about 570 have been selected. The cominittee expects tocon- clude its work this afternoon, The Young Men's Democratic Club at a meeting held lastevening agreed to tender the services of the club to the citi- zen's committee of fifty, who have in change the coming inauguration, to act in such capacity as they may see ft ORGANIZATIONS COMIXG. Inspector General Goddard and Cols. Hassinger and Greene, of the Pennsylvania National Guard, are arranging for the accommodation of the Penn: sylvanta Nationa! Guard at the inauguration, ‘The Governor's Guards, of Columbla, S. C., have socept- edan invitation (fom the Washing ot Light Yaran- try, of Charleston, to accompany them to Wash- ington to witness the Inagguration. Two hundred democrats of Norwich, CL, are arranging to com> to the inauguration on a special train of Pullman cars, which they will make their quarters during their stay, A lfrge detachment ts coming trom Wheel- ing, W. Va., and 125 men from Reading, Pa., will be juartered “at Le Nour's, corner of sth street and ennsyivania avenuc. Many Baltimore clubs are expected to participate in the ceremontes. Capt. Dan Appleton, Quartermaster J. F. Long and Adju- tant Geo, W. Rand, of the 7th New York regiment, ‘Were in the city yesterday arranging for the pres: ence of thelr regiment here at the inauguration, Democrats of Poughkeepsie, N. ¥., and vicinity, about 70 in number, bave chartered a Pullman pal? ce car on the West Shore raliroad, in whlch they ‘will come to the inauguration, The Pending Railroad War. | ‘The twenty days’ notice served by the oMccrs ot the Baltimore and Potomac rafiroad company on the District Commissioners of their intention to lay tracks across 14th street southwest to connect with thelr property on the west side of sald street Will expire to-morrow. ‘The Commissioners have made all necessary preparations to fully resist such action by that company. san ScppeN DeatTa.—About six o'clock this morning Jeremiah Carroll, a forty-six Was found ead in his house, No. 152 2ist street. the coroner Si was: ~ ROBBERY FROM THE Prnsox.—Charies in the Police Court this ‘Murphy; and Miss Waite juest that ali members, and Shae ishing cc eecme metre of Clu at BeXt Ss ‘December | at the Franklin al 2:30 o'clock. The membership fee is tea cents for each chi and to avoid confusion no child will re- celvea are ai dna pa Banay; tr, Coyte tor’ the seats and wt Os Dibaties tor detenaane, | nee = | the October eiection, met to-day and examined | Commissioner of Pensions Clark, to ascertain how | ents | number of visitors. Indeed, the number of callers | Seems to Increase every Week, but It 1s not to be | A Bold Anarchtst. 4 PRAMATIC SCENE AT TRE TRIAL IN LEIPRIG. , Decembe: 18.—The most remarkable fea- he Uialof the eight anarchists for the ito kill the emperor and others at Nieder- one of the prisoners, with the "exception of Reinsdort tres to pot the bur- v on somebody besides hitseif. In con- ny his Narancue yestentay Rethadort eald if | Be sued Le died asa martyr, In obedience to the Sniprural command, “Be ye faithful even wato rata” The public prosecutor demanded tbat Josdort's words should be taken down In ender Xo form the ba-is for a fresh charge against im of inciting to murder. To Uisis change Relpedort was asked ‘Whether 1 guilty OF not gutity. Drawing himsel Sait ema answered: — Two Haitrend Wrecks. THR, Pa., Docember 18.—The fast line east on the Penusyivehla railroad was wreked Dy @ broken rail at Christlina at 6:98 o'clock Uhis morn ins. A passenger car and a sleeping car were Uirown “over “an embankment and Badly The pacongers wer considerably sbaken only ont Injured, and he But slightly. Con- tor Charles Rowan ‘was also sligbuy tojured. South track Was bioeked for six hours, Laxcasten, Pa, December 18—The morning st Bondy wine and Waynes. wrecked this morning by a's road, Chester county. Tho scoped and the engineer and fire- ath it. Willian Baker, of Pulls vr, Was killed and che fireman No'pascengers were hurt, neral Foreign News by Cable Bs oonAS STEAMER IN COLLISION WITH A. STR: ONDON, Decotaber 18, 8a.mh.—The North German, | Loyd steamer Khem,” Capt dungst, whieh dere | Bremen for New York, hes returned to Southamp- ton. She bas been in’ collision With an wBknown Steamer, and two iron plates. In her Dow are stove me of the steamer with which the ta the York. ‘The col- eulng o% the Lizard. The is saght, Stocks Weak To-day, New Yore, December 18,11 a. m.—Stocks were Weak again Chis morning and prices declined & to 1 percent. Deleware aad Hudson led with wales | down to 76. LacksWanha fell Of 1 to Ry: New York Ceutral, 5, to 83g: Missourt Pacific, 4 10.60%, and Ube remainder of the Ist (jy per cent. Louis Kowuth Not Dead, a damage to the Kui Loxvox, De mateh trom Turin says that the n for the rumor current yesterday Uthat Louls Kossuth was dead, ther hand, the Venerable patriot 184m ex- cellent health. = ‘The London Bridge Exptosion. Loxpox, December 18.—Col, Majendie, chiet of the department of explosions, says, in about the explosion at London. bridge bly suspended tot er the se at le Dane of the pie eof the yn Was much greater thin was posed AL first. Several stones were badiy shift aud Ube Joints opened. The curbstoue at the bot Of the sewer Wa ved. A dl An the pier « 3 Tiver, Into some of whi dynamite was pro! nto the bed of te h he couid thrust nts band tothe wrist. The datuage to the bridge, however, 4s merely superficial, and the strength of ue struc? ure remains unaffected, Convicted of Murder. Bostox, Mass. December k—The Jury in the Nicholson murder caw Us Morning ‘returned Verdict of raurder th the first degree. They were Out all night. “The prisoner, James Nicholson, in Til last shot and Killed Lis wife, who lived apart him. “The defense clatined Ubat the act was committed while Nicholou was suffering trom delirium tremens. ee A Sensation im Ithaca, N. ¥. A PASTOR ARKESTED FOR 1LiGAL VOTING, Imuaca, N. ¥., December 18—This town Is Ina the arrest last night and removal to Jones, Astor of ally vou jones ferment 6 Auburn to-day of Key. Robert the Park Bapttst church, sor ile late presidential election, ME, England, aud was brougut, by ean inant, and bi iks his father, Who resided tor years (a ay hve been, Mr. Jones Land and addressed a democratic meeting prior to the election, fenerating a felt in the church party of the ‘town. He was the declared to be ab allen, and warned that bis vot : Iwas, and he swore at im th. His akrest | cause an indignation meeting to be | Micht. “The United States comuissioner here ig- | nord the charge, and the prisoner was therefore at the was taken to Auburn, rs Bogus Diamonds, Lawnrxce, Mass. December 18 J Ham. son, aged 22, claimitig to hull from New has Book piaced In Custody here for Urying to sell Bogus diawouds of the aqua marine variety. The New York Senntorship. THE OFPOSITION OF THE BLAINE MEN TO PRESIDENT ARTUCK, ‘The opposition to President Arvhuron the part of ‘the blaine men 1s an interesting matier of discus- sion among the New Yorkers in the House, A friend of Mr. Arthur, speaking with a Stan reporter on lie sutyect to-das, sald Uuat the opposition was entirely without cause and could not be effective. ‘There “was no better proof of the President's loyalty to the party necessary than the fact that all the districts that Mr. Arthur, at Chicago, gave Taine the majorities. "For instance, he suld, there 1 O-bnen's district, whlch was for arthur. It = 600 MOTE th Dany district gav over Garfeld. ‘Then county Gad bet Hatne than for Garteid. This be Said. proves Beyond doubt that, St He says Mr. Arthur will be ® the lead. . de gave Arthur was loyal cauuldate, and ts tar Picturesqne Effects, ‘THE BRILLIANT SCENES WHICH GHEET THE VISITORS TO TRE HOMEOPATHIC PAIR. ‘The falr for the benefit of the Homeopathie hospital, at Martnt's bail, ts a very attractive place Wo Visit, and each eveuing there 1s @ large and fashionable attendance. The arrat of the booths tn the hall and thelr rich and draperies give picturesque effects, and the resented to the visitor entering Tig-iiznted hail is novel and: rather oriental in {ts coloring. ‘The alsies are wide and rooms, and there ts ample space ‘or the a8 well as | Une Duyers of Christmas presents, and there seems to be @ large number of the latter class. In the center Of tue rooin are @ouble rows of seats, and | there are cosy littie corners with not too much bi {ast euouh ‘root, where the weary may Test jook 1 upon the gay and animated soepe, AS isplenty of roo! to move about and a place down, it would seem that the man fculeved a Tare and happy distinction, but ow Lo these advantages bo one ts solicited to take a chance, There are pretiy «7 ther; lots of them, and In all sorts of and bewitching costumes. But they are well highway robbers nor beggers. The fact of matter 1 Uhat the young iadies are 60 charming ‘and the arucies for saie so attractive and cbeap, ‘that no further argument is needed to attract pure chasers, ‘One of the favorite resorts ts the Russian klosk, where Mrs. George Kennan presides. In this oddly" Constructed retreat, with ts Ubatched roof apd burnished dome, the walls are covered with Tugs, and there isa luxurious divan upon which tbe Visitor sits and, resting amid the soft cushions, #ips tea prepared ata Russe, which means tea without rollk oF sugar, buc with a slice ofemon tn it. A Of, ,agar is provided, however, Which the nibble befor each sip 0 ‘While there are many very ottractive features of this fiir room, one of the oddest and most plc ‘Turesque ts the flower stand; not like the bowers old, Dut a veritable Fustc Sumner * growing plants, trailing vives, singing birds, Flowers trom the White House, tarvagh the ess of President arthur, ‘One Of Ue most popular places ts the Delaware, and Southern table, presided over by sentative Blanchard, of Loutstan Janin, assisted by the foulowing nl ‘American Misses kate and Siticent Bradtord, Tennessee; Miss Cl Mi man, Miss Taylor and Biles are %o irresistible that ‘scholarship Je Ashe, 30; Mls Row Noonan, Floyd, & Handsomest Indy