Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR, BUILDINGS, Forthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ve at Washington, D.C.,as ‘Tre Weexty Star—published on Friday—81 a year, one must be paid in advance; paid for je known oD application. Che pening Star, Ve 65—N® 9,905. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1885. ___NEW_ PUBLICATIONS. Tus Fesevary. ST. NICHOLAS. &@ ILLUSTRATIONS. Among the stories, sketches, poems wad pictures tn this number are: “ENGLISH KINGS IN A NUTSHELL,” By Gam Hawtrton. A capital ald to memory for the boys and girls “who are battling with their English Kings in our American Scivols.” “DRIVEN BACK TO EDEN,” By E. P. Ror, Author of “Barriers Burned Arcay,” ete, etc. First Chapters of a story, showing how a city family moved from a “flat” to the freedom of & country home, and what happened to the boys and girls THE MONTREAL CARNIVAL is deseribed In an fllustrated story entitled “Ralph’s Winter Carnival” There are continu- ations of . “DAVY AND THE GOBLIN” the very funny “Alice-In-Wonderland” Story; “RECOLLECTIONS OF A SENATE PAGE,” «The Serial Stories by J. T. Tkowsnivee and Frask R. STocktow, etc., ete, ete. Price cents All dealers sell 1t. ‘Tus Cexrcxy Co, New YORE. It rpee Fenn EARY CENTU (First Edition, 130,000) Contains GENERAL GRANT'S FIRST WAR PAPER, Describing THE BATTLE OF SHILOH, With many personal reminiscences, Profusely illus- trated. ALSO THE CONFEDERATE SIDE, ‘Told by the Son of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston and a Confederate Staff Officer. ‘This is the Brilliantly Hlustrated MIDWINTER NUMBER, Containing many ing features, among them “ROYALTY ON THE MISSISSIPPI." BY MARK TWAIN: WINTER SPORTS IN CANADA, Ero. a Sold by alldealers. Price, 35 cents. 1t THE € THE INAUGURATION. Fracs: Fuacsu Cc. W, THORN & CO, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FLAGS, BUNTING, JAPANESE AND CHINESE LANTERNS, FIREWORES, &C., &C., ‘313 AND 315 9TH STREET NORTHWEST, (Formerly with M. A. CONNELLY), ‘Have opened anestablishment at No. 25 WEST 16TH STREET, NEW YORK, And are now prepared toshow HANDSOME IMPORT- RECEPTION AND BALL RESSES, WRAPS, BONNETS, ROUND HATS, Ero, 3a23-6wlp Litumwatixe Ous. “Oo™ HOME” SAFETY OIL. ‘THE OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE oF €. WEST & SONS, THE PIONEERS IN MANUFACTURING HIGH TEST OILs, OFFER “OUR HOME” “THE BEST OF ALL” FOR ons FAR EXCELLING ANY OF THEIR PREVIOUS EFFOR(S. TERY IT. AND YOU WILL ALWAYS USEIT ASE YOUR STORK ER FOR “OUR HOME, AND TAKE NO OTHER Itburns in all Kerosene Lamps, and is particularly Adapted to the new Electric, Student and other Lamps. Headquarters: C. WEST & SONS, 218 W. LOMBARD STREET, ja2-Im.Ip Bartimwong Laces Arrests: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS. MLLE M. 3. PRANDI, At Mus. M. J. Hewr's, 1909 F sraerzi GRAY SHADES! RHFA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS" ‘Thete styles never need be in the hairdressers’ hands, Sways inorder by plain combing. Hur Dressed aud Bangs Shug » ap2-10m* Haswazo & Horcurssox 406 Novrn Steere Agents for EOSTON HARD WAX, ‘The best Floor Polish. Dealers in BRASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES, nod. GRATES, RANGES, FURNACES, &o. Cc. OLD W EATHER 18 STILL HERE, AND THERE ARE STILL A FEW BARGAINS IN OVERCOATS HERE ALSO, DONT WaIT TOO LONG, FOR THEY ARE GOING. OUR FINEST BEAVERS, PORT WINE COLOR, LINED WITH THE FINEST SATIN, SUCH AS A MERCHANT TAILOR WILL CHARGE 875 FOR, ARE GOING AT $40. ORIGINAL PRICE $50. ONLY & FEW SIZES LEFT. OUR FIN BLUE BEAVERS, SATIN LINED, MADE FOE #45, ARE NOW 85, SAME GRADE, FINE SERGE LINING, $30. ALL THE ABOVE ARE IMPORTED GOODS, AND WARRANTED. IN DOMESTIC GOODS WE HAVE A FEW GOOD, ALL-WOOL COATS AT $450 AND 39. WHITNEY BEAVERS. BEAUTIFUL COATS, AT $13.50. ORIGI- NAL PRICE $18, MEDIUM WEIGHT OVERCOATS ALL PRICES FROM $8 TO $20. THESE ARE ALL THE WANNAMAKER GOODS, WHICH IS A GUARANTEE OF THEIR SUPERI- OBITY, BOTH IN STYLE AND QUALITY. E. B. BARNUM & CO., a $81 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB W. Mz Corzuas, FLORIST, Desires to inform the public that t! find a choice Wand miscelluucous Flowees at ‘aasortment of Roses ‘No. 1219 New York avenue, Spat wot vatatt, ot zciews aesviding ty the seaeua ECIAL NOTICES. INAUGURATION WINDOWS FOR RENT.— pily on the premises or to the undersicued At 1th street and New Yoru avcune, 9 at 300 tach, Sat $40 cach. 6 at & less Ho el, Sd street Pennsylvania avenu- 8 | sionary pr-vermertine Wed ening, ach, 2 at $15 each, and 100 seats on the Bal- | All ar? cordially welcome, AY SveDs 7 j $2d story g30each, avenue, 5 in 3d story al 478 Pennsylvania avenue, parlor, with avenne, parlor, 2 windows, $(0. and address. Revival ser Pennsylvania avenue, 7 4 a in parlor $20 each. 1003 Pennsylvania avenue, 3 indows Dd floor. $20 cach rar ing windows to rent c e them adver- tised free of change in New York, Philadelphi ca pers by placing them in my Nanas. ELD’S Room Renting Agency, 409 11th THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- olders of the GREAT FALLS: 501 9th street northwest, “on next the 2th of Inuuary, 1885, at 7 o'clock p.m., E P.m. Subject of lecture. and Baltimore ‘To-morrow at 1 at 9a m. and 3p. at8p.m. Seats ali always welcome. ite ICE CO,, wil! be SPECIAL NOTICES. Dr. Josern FRaxce, pasto ‘a.m.: preaching, 11a in. and young people's ectini, the pastor. =45 P. All ar} cordially welcome. t= GRACE M. FE. CHURCH, CORNER OF 9TH oe S streets northwest, H. FRANCE, pastor. Sunday school «t £:30 2.02 Preaching - bm." Mpoting for believe m. “Young people's mectiue at €:10 p,m. es during the we Auex. RENT, vices ‘Co-mortow at iam and 7 m. Sunday school at 9:45am. Rev. OLympra Bi will preach at %. p.m it tis ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, GEORGETOW: EP corner"O and’ Pot . Tev. 3.8. Lixpsay, D.D., Rector. —Servi withserinon, ita mE WAUGH ME. AND A STREETS <I northeast.- tor, ROBERT N. BakRr, D. D., m. Sunday “school es during the week free, and strangers aud visitors for the election of nine directors to serve the year. Polls open at 8 o'clock and close at 9 o'clock p.m, By order of the President. J.T. FENWICK, Secretary. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING of L. A. 2079 K. of L. (Plumber's ‘30th, 1885. Business of import- A full attendance requesti GEO. A. CRAWFORD. Secretary. vice at 11am. Sea Social meeting at Sublect “Sin Againt Children.” Sunday school at 9:30 a, m. Pilgrim Progress Frayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 It EVENING, Janua: NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH, NORTH CAPI- ‘S# tolst.,near B, Key. Japez Fox, pastor, Ser- all frea Sunday school at 9:30. 10 Indiana avenue. {op _THE TABERNACLE, REV. ROBT. NOURSE, sec peatgh Services 11 ama sermon to children, “The Anglo-Saxon Child.” Evening, 7:30, DR. H, THOMPSON MURRAY, DENTIST. 1310 F STREET NORTHWEST, fe touBer. Preaching by the pastor. Come. it = VERMONT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. A Atlla.m., “How to Find the Way of Life.” :80, “The Blessing of Early Secking.” Young peo- e's meeting 7p. m. Special Gospel services Monday ‘uesdey, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7: ‘Not having kept a strict account of consignments for ‘us of late, we are pleased to state for the benefit of the ‘trade that we have DRY AND SEASONED, Cut last Spring and Fall, 300.000 to 500,000 feet of Georgia, Florida and North Carolina FINE, of all dimensions. 200,000 feet of Georgia and Florida PINE FLOORING, WAINSCOTING and PARTITION 500,000 to 700,000 feet of Virginia PINE JOISTS and- Sunday school at 9:30 8, m. &m._ Preaching J1 a.m. by Rey, J. Une church; 7 Revival services ‘Mondi 7:30 p.m, All welcom: 200,000 to 300,000 feet of No, 1 and No. 2 Virginia and PARTITION. 200,000 feet of White Pine UPPERS, SELECTS, SEC- ONDS, PICKS, SHELVING and CASE BOARDS. 100.000 feet of MAHOGANY, WALNUT, ASH and 100,000 feet of POPLAR, MAPLE and CYPRESS. Besides car loads of all grades and quality of Lumber used in this market, and incase our stock should not meet the demand we can replenish at the rate of 100,009 feet per day. ‘Your favors shall have the strictest attention, and ever assure you entire satisfaction. together with the lowest market prices. preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. “Baptism, as an ‘expression of personal _relixion." Preaching Monday, of cau erst CAPITOL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. W. M. INGERSCLE, pastor.—Services at 11 a. Bradley, superinten- dent. “Welcome te all. perinte MoKENDREE M. FE. CHURCH. MASSACHU- setteavenue, near 9th strect.—Sunday achool. 9:30 A. Price, of Ham- . EDWARDS, D. D. + Tuenday and Wednesday at it +30, by the pastor, ORTH CAPITOL M. E. CHURCH, PREACH- bythe pestor. (D. V.) morning and nixht.11 a, nd 7:30 pan. Sunday school 9:30 a.m, and 3 p, m. ayer meethix Thursday night. “Old Folks’ ” Concert on tuesday night January 27: come and help us. Pay $5 and get a memorial certificate. at CHURCH OF THE EPIPH: ‘¥, REV. ere McEtnoy, Priest in charge Annual Parochial missionary day. All offerings tor miss rings for mission Work. Services: 8a m., holy communion; 11 m., morning prayer atid Sermon: 3:45 p. m., evening prayet with address to children: 7:40 p. m.,. evening vrayer aud sermon. The Rey. Wat, RICHMOND Will preach morn- ing and evening, It z ‘TREET BAPTIST CHURCH, NEAR 6ta Ce northwecte rae bates SuOBCH, NE Will le ning sub, ssday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday nights at 7 it WM. McLEAN & SON, Yards—13th and B streets northwest, and 14th, be- tween B and C streets northwest. OTICE OF DISSOLUTIO (GERMAN) REFORMED norrow in Grace Chapel, i corner 15th and O streets northwest, at 11 a, m. a P.m. Preaching by the pastor. A “full attendance re~ quested. Sunday school et 9:30'in the moruing, It OF CO RSHIP.—The firm of MARKS & GARNE! drawing. ‘The business will hereafter be carri 4 Williama Garner, who assumes all the ebts, and with whom all persons in- ‘arm ‘are requested t0 the old stand bs Washington, January 22, 1885. ‘TO CARPENTERS, SPECULATORS ANDOTHERS | [7g HAMLINE M. E. CHURCH, CORNER 9TH Contemplating erecting temporary structures or stands FOR INAUGURATION. We haves stock of LUMBER sujtable for such pur- day School a Dr. Epwal on Suni atT UNION M. FE. CHURCH, 20TH STREET nik ays “SF northwest, near Penusy] The pastor, Rev. W.'B. L. WEECH, at 11 8 in. and 7:20 p.m, Sunday school at 9am. Youn Peoples’ meeting at 6 ‘Monday. 7:30 p. m. | Prayer, Weduesday, 7:30 p,m. Seats {ree Public cordially invited. 1" (2 BXLAND ME CHURCH, CORNER 10TH and D streets sou: Preaching at 11 m. £20 7/0. by the pastor, Rev. WHE Casta. Sits Society sociable and oyster ‘supper Wednesday evening. Accordial welcome toull. sbi to and P sts. n.w.. Rev. Jon A. Paice, Pastor. am. and 3:30 p.m. Preaching by at 11a to. aud by the pastor st 7:30 p. m1. Young people's mecting at 6:30 p.m. Revival services lay night aud every night of the week, beginniug m, t* poses, Which will be sold CHEAP. We have now received the 4th cargo of STRICTLY FIRST CLASS NORTH CAKOLINA JUIST AND SCANTLING, we advertised soiue months ago as being ry much SUPERIOR to that generally offered for sale eS ‘ECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. CORNER OF “4th st. and Va. Pastor. Preaching to-morro 7p. m. Prayer and praivs meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Seats free, Baptism at close of Sunday evening service. Ja. €, EDMOND HEz Swest, &t 1] o'clock am. aud. ‘We have now piled delivery a large assort- ment of every Yongth necessary for building | UE iol requiremen sc] ve solicit am inspection, and guarantee prompt and | Caxnow, D.D., of Philadelphia, at 11 a, m, Sunday honest dealings. as school Gospel meeting. 3 pun 4 preaching, by Dr. Caknow at: Vices ever}; night #xcept Tuesda; Will be given by Dr. Caxnow.’ Seats free at all ser- vices. Jaz3-2t* WESLEY CHAPEL, SUNDAY, JANUARY h.— ‘Teachers’ Prayer Mecting, 9:15 a.n. Sun- 9:30am. Missionary Sermon by Rev. G. D. Revival services, wit! 30 p.m, Kevival ser- when a free lecture HOT AND COLD SODA, 5. x MUNCASTEK & HOWARD, Chemists and Druxyists, Cor. 7th and Tets, n.w. ja22 (-5>, THE MEMBERS OF THE MOODY CHOIR are requested to ba present at 3 o'clock TO- MORKOW, in the Congregational church, to lead fhe t the union gospel service. (gr Wt conanp. ©. A. MoEUEN. CONARD & McEUEN. Having opened an office in the Kellogg Buildit 1416 F street. we are now prepared to give marchase, sale, exchanxe, an ting loans. placing insurance in reli- sin, eS. METROPOLITAN M. E. CHURCH, CORNER 436 and C streets.—Kev.E. D. tor, will preach Sunday at 11 attention to the real estate, negot able companies, and transacting all business pertaining thereto. Officers of the army and navy, members of ‘Congress, and other officials owning or desiring to pur- inspirational and able;) morning, evening to be announced, Come and hear. Door coi- lection. te fuxTLEy,D.D.,pas- r . and 7:30 7, mand mduct Vesper services at 6:30 p. m, Sun ey echee G = SPIRITUALISS MASONIC TEMPLE, To- SF morrow, 10:30 and 7:30. Mrs, Dr. A. M. SPENCE. of Spirit? chase, sell, or exchange Washington onl} interests caref be given to the collect and the preservation of INO. A PRESCOTT: REAL ESTATE BRO- property, and who remain in ‘@ portion of the year, can have their looked after. Especial attention will mot fen, purine, of Rev. Dr. H.R. NayLon—A\ anniversary’ of “fhe Christian Women's Association, of the District of Columbia.” Address by Rey. Dr. H. R. Navion All are invited, ae (2 FOUNDRY M. E. CHURCH, 14TH AND G STS. Preaching To-morrow, at 11 a m., by the pastor, 7:30 p. m.; the fifteenth ‘er, is now located in his new Office, in . No. 1416 F street northwest, where he facilities for the transaction of the Real Estate Business in all its branches. Fine Residences for sale. Houses in all parts of the ‘The choicest Building Sites in the northwest and in ail other locations. A specialty is made in the rental of houses, from the lowest tothe highest value. The Dest of care exercised in this 5 Moncy loaned at the lowest rates of interest, with great consideration as to security. All business will be transacted in strict fidelity. Pub- patronage is solicited. Telephone 106-2. Notary Public. (> FRANcis Horry. i HUFTY & DYER, REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, NOTE AND STOCK Te INS HORERS, and 7:30 p. m. by the Pastor, Kev. S. K. Cox, D. D. vival services continued mencing each night at special branch. b; Baus J. TARBELL DYER. 1901 F Street Northwest Real Estate bought, sold and rented. The collection )THS VINDICATED IN OPPOSI- cS pee tion to popular tradition every Sunday at 11a. Bs in Hall No. 209 Pein. avenue southeast, Capitol All invited.” No collection. NT VERNON PLACE CHURCH, SOUTH, corner of 9ih and K streets. Preaching at 11 a.m. = sprough the week, com- CALVARY BAPTIST CHU! and H sts, northwest —S Key. Dr. LEPTwicu, 0: loody and Sankey H, CORNER Stu vices on Sunday at 11 a. m.and 7:30 p.ta. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. 8. REENE. it RTON AVENUE ME. CHURCH, shington.—Preachine To-morrow at 11 in. and 7:30pm. by the pastor, Kev. W. 1. Mi . Brief evening sermon, preceded by thirty minutes song and prayer service. Prayer meeting on Wedtics- day evening. It ts, nexotiation of loans and placing of fire insur- rll receive special attention. ‘We will also buy and sell on commission Government Bonds, District and other first-class investments securi- thes. ‘Money to loan on Real Estate on collateral security. > i., at headatarters, 616 8th stree! es Post Office Departinent, led by Mra, Wat. BUR... Par- Jor mesting Wednesday, 1:30 p. 10.. led ‘by Mrs, Dove, Subject, “Observance of the Sabbath.” Public cordially vite It WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE Union.—Gospel meeting Sab (=> THE WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY ‘The Stockholders of the WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY are hereby notified that their annual meet- ing for the choice of Directors for the ensuing year Will be held at the office of the Company dh MONDAY. February 2, 1385. Fol's opeti from 12m, to 2 c=. IMPORTANT TEMPERANCE MEL Tth street id Boundary (Gurley Cl 1) ‘To- morrow evouiti At 7.30 wiock. "Nainos Will be e rolled for the new lodge of Good Templars to be organ ized next Thursday evening, o So ath street northwe ers will be present. Music and organ and clariones All are cordially NG AT Jth inst., at No. 1630 14th (formerly Clabangh hall), Good speak- invited, It pa , B. BAILEY, Secretary. OFFICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE INAU- JURA TION CEREMONIES.—Proposals will be received until THURSDAY, Jam m., for the privilege of erecting public stands upon the Various Government reservations located on Pennsyl- fe saetren G andH streets northwest, Rev. Dr’ CUTHBERT, pastor.—Service (D. V.) To-morrow at 11 a in, aud 7:30 p.m. All invited.” Ushers in attend- anes, 1 20th, at 12 o'clock FIRST BAPTIST CHUKCH, 19TH STREE Fania avenue, between 17th street and Ist street foruse un the occasion of the Insuuration, Mare 4ah: Communications will be addressed to “Committ: Public Heservaijona” 1917 F st mw. JaQegn gos at Cee soften ttets Tea by Peed w. W ‘on cept im at a.m, by ut W. W. Patton, B.D. ELD. “also by thie aan, at 750, ps subyet: sof power in young men. Must under direction of Dr. Bischott.> Ce CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CORNER ‘he’ relation of yr Auver s suepp. FINE GAS FIXTURES. (2 PSBURY Me CHURCH, K AND ITH STS_— Preaching at 1Laim., by Bishop ANDREWS, D.D., LL.D,; 7:30 p.m., Rev, Dr. CRAIGHxAD, U.D., Howard Unversity. RA. READ, pastor, betas COLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND SHADES, DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. CHRISTMAS GOODS. In addition to my large stock of GAS FIX- TURES. I have Faucy Porcelain Lam B Lam Andirons, Fire Sets “an dera. Also = rtment of BRASS ORNAMENTS, Fancy Por- E F. BROOKS. 31 15th street. Corcoran Buildiae. large celain Flowered Vases, UNION REVIVAL SERVICES—AT THE Congregational Church at 3:30 p. m., Rey. 8. K. Cox, D.D,, will preside. Short addresses "will be de- livered by'laymen. Every member of the Moody choir As asked to be present, It ts hoped that every Christian will bring au unconverted person to the meeting with - it them, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, 1409 New York avenue; Young Men's Bible class st 4:30 p.m, conducted by the secretary; Gospel mevt- u . ‘Young Men's mee! in charge of J. 1. ‘at 6 o'clock p. m., led by Mr. C. E. Foster. ting this (Saturday) evening at 1730, Buyanr. it S- FRENCH CATERER, CHARLES F. RITTI. Bnecessor to J. P. Crutchet, 1804 H street northwest. tosend to every part of the United States nis FREE METHODIST CHURCH, ITH ST., between G and I streets southeust.—Sabbath school, 9:30 ai; preaching at 11 am. and 7:30 p.m. by the'pastor, Rev’ AH. i tion of holiness at 3 p.m. Subject: “Walking Before the Lord.”—Gen., 11, 1. All bring your Bibles.” Led by ©. W. Proctor. A lial invitation to all. bt ‘LEE: meeting for the promo- ite Stewed Terra country, whieh is the and Supper: also thers. Paties, the, national dish ‘of this in @ Dinner, Recep’ ‘Boned Chicken, Turkey and ‘Game int ere re Croquetts, and Voli-au-Veut, empt ; Oyaters in every wiyles aud sandwiches Se REV. OLYMPIA BROWN, OF RACINE, Wisconsin, will preach at the’ Church of Our Father (Universilist), at the Corner of Land 13th ‘o-morrow Afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Subject: The True Riche A collection will be takene tt Jelly, &e., ab hand by the pint quart aut cal 3 ways ob Detlvered promptly’ by telephoning tothe house Cali ‘he FBLA SOULS (UNITARIAN) CHURCH, CoR- er 14th and Lstreets, Rev, Rus KR. SHIPPEN, pastor.—Sunday school a: 9:20am, Mornitig sorvice at ‘Vespers at 7:20. It. Law offices of W. Prmcz Beit removed to 625 F dis-3m ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND RES- ralarly called to PHOSVIT2: the Fornaio arcatas by the oF y C MILBURN, Sole ‘ufacturer, 1429 Pennsylvania avenue, ROGINSKI & LEWIS, THE WELL-KNOWN and fo boude byw. SPECIAL NOTICE! ‘A test exhibition of the HARDEN HAND GRE! FIRE EXTINGUISHER will be. piven Un MONDRE AFTERNOON, Jenuary 26th, at3 O'clock, near Babcock Lake, corner 16ib aud i strocia northwest “AL or res secu sure. aid spesdy against fre are invited (peace to be present. ‘Hotel proprietors, lumber merchants, proprietors of livery stables, heeds of departments, mahagers of street companies and hay d=alers are more particular! Quested to attend the exhibition, site Sign Painters and Glaziers, are at 908 D st. n. w. JOHN T. MITCHELLS REAL ES Otiee, southwest corner of Lith and Par seams suction rooms), Dealer in Heal of all business, ‘attention given to any business entrusted to né-3m_ ‘Thomas Dowling’s Estate, Stocks, Bonds, for the transaction Prompt 9th Corser H Bisect Rowthts a eta ps CENTRAL UNION MISSION, apnea ehnsylvania avetiue (ap . Gospel Services every night, 7:30 o'clock. All are invited. £ 224-1, (2p RORCE TO FISHERMEN. The Colonial Beach Improvement Company is prepared to rent their shore, or sections thereof, for the Season of 1885. Bids will be received at company's office, 1321 ¥ street, until February 10th. Jak 3t' $° THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- CP ncldess Ur the AHLINGTON: wine IR BUR District of Goh Siection of nine Directors tnaerve fon thsenentine rane mn will be held at the office of pans, 1905 Peniisy: ‘the Cor 1505 Penissyl- Yania avenue north) TUESDAY, Februmry 26h, 1835. ‘open at 1 and close at3 Jaat-dtd. FRANK I. RAWLINGS, Secretary. "Washington News and Gossip, | aT THE CA: GovensmeNT ReceirTs To-pay.—Internal rev- enue, $275,021; customs, $53 CoxTRacts AWARDED.—The contract for supply- ing furniture for the custom house at Cincinnatt has been awarded to the Robert Mitchell Furni- ture company, of Cincinnati, at their bid of 23,399. ‘The contract for supplying furniture for publte buildings east of the Rocky monntains, aS called for, hus been awarded to H. J. Fitzpatrick &Co., of New York, at their bid of $4,507. ‘Tae Contract FoR LIGHTING THE MoNUMENT.— ‘The bids for lighting the monument were opened to-day and the contract awarded to the U.S. electric Nght company of thiscity. Their bid was $1,572. ‘The bid of the Edison company, tt 1s under- .Was nearly $2,700,and that of the Brush Swan company $2,000. ‘The contract was before awarded to the Edison company without asking for propo- sals, but complaint belng made that the local com- ny Was hot given a chance to get the work, the contract was withdrawn and bids advertised for, with the above resuit. Tax PRockEDINGS OF THE COURT-MaKTIAL tn the case of Lieut. Wm, Stephenson, assistant surgeon, recently tried at Fort Omaha, have been received by the War department. He was tried on charge of neglect of duty in failing to give proper attention toa sick soldier, who subsequently died. SECRETARY FRELINGBUYSEN ON Gov. IRELAND'S GRigVANcE.—In regard to the allusion of Gov. Ire- land, of Texas, in his inaugural address, to the un- satisfactory condition of the Mexican extradition treaty, and his failure to interest the State depart- ment in the matter. the Secretary of State says that the treaty of 1861 does not permit the United States to surrender to Mexico one of their own citl- zens; that, therefore, this government cannot de- mani from Mexico the extradition of a Mexican accused of crime comniltted In this country, and that the moment this difficulty was seen negotia- tions were opened with Mexico for an amended treaty to cover this point. The attention of Con- gress was last year called to the difficulty, with the suggestion that appropriate lezislation ‘might cure it without the necessity of a treaty. ASSAY COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED.—The Presi- dent yesterday appointed the following assay com- missioners, to meet at the mint at Philadelphia on Vednesday, February 11, 1885: Hon. Jonathan Chace, House of Representatives; George Davidson, esq. coast and geodetic survey; ‘Prof. N. S. Shaler, Harvard College; Prof. Rossiter W. Raymond, New York olt; P, Lawver, assayer of tue’ mint bureau; Joel J. Batley, esq., Philadelphia; Prof. B. T. Fristoe, Columbian’ University, Washington, D. john W. riggs, assayer, San Francisco; George B. Hanna, ésq., assistant United States assayer, Charlotte, N. C.; Prot. H. Carrington Bolton, Trin ity College, Hartford, Conn.; Prot. Albert B: Pres- cott, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Prof. Thoinas Egleston, Columbla’College, New’ York. The ex-officio members are: Hon. William Butler, Judge United States district court eastern district of Pennsylvania; Hon. H. W. Cannon, controller of the currency, and Herbert United State’ assay office, N HAVING A Nick TiME aT Nice.—Secretary Chan- dler has recetved a communication from an Amert- can resident at Nice, France, saying that the officers of the U.S. steamship Lancaster are hold- ing high carnival at that place, and have roundly abused the Secretary of the for having or- dered the vessel tu the Congo, which action, they publicly assert, was taken to spite the ladies ot thelr families, Who, the writer says, are holding dally receptions on the vessel, in open deflance of the rules of the service. ‘The Secretary has written to Rear Admiral English, commanding the Lancas- ter, for information on the subject. Army Leaves.—Leave for six months, to take effect about February 1st, with permission to leave the United States, 1s granted 2d Lieut. A. F. Rowan, 15th infantry. | ‘The leave of 2d Lieut. E. H. Webber, 20th infantry, is extended two months. Tue WEEKLY STaR now ready for this week 1s a most acceptable New Year's gift It 1s a large double paper of fifty-six columns, con- taining reports of Congress and all the govern- ment departments, the United States cot Washington news and gossip, political, personal, society, and local affairs, NewYork correspondence, Stories, Sketches, home articles, fashion, rel and literary notes, ph news, ail’ the “news concerning the new: ration, the marke etc. It ts only one dollar a year, postpaid, to. an: Dart of the United States and Chusae Send for a ‘specimen copy. PERSONAI.—Chief Justice Walte and party are in Jacksonville, Fla, and will go to St. Augustine next Monday.—Senator-elect Evarts and his eld- est daughter are In town,on a short visit,the guests of justice and Mrs. Blatchford. ——Bishop Paret Will be tendered a reception by the rector, Rev. Dr. Hodges, and the vestry of St. Paul’s church, Baltl- more, this evening.—Dr. Geo. B. Welch ‘leaves to-morrow morning for Minnesota to report on a section of Northern Pacific railroad, and will be absent about two weeks. —Representative Broad- head has gone to his home in St. Louis for @ short visit.——Hon. D. L. Yulee, of this city, has sold to a syndicate over 300,000 acres of Florida land, some of whica is considered very valuable. ‘The Weather Map Mixed. BUT SUNDAY LIKELY TO BE A CLEAR DAY WITH LOWER TEMPERATURE. “This morning’s weather map 13. the nasttest one Ihave studied for a long time,” sald a signal ser- vice prediction onticer to a Srax reporter this morn- ing; “and it takes a prophet, indeed, to predict weather accurately from it. Just see here,” he continued, pointing to the map in question, “there are three thighs’ and two ‘lows.’ ” “Where's the ‘Jack?’ ” asked the reporter. “Well, he’s been scattered around rather promis- cuously, and has caused some pretty cold weather all over the country. That makes a pretty ‘full hand,’ but itis so full that it’s difficult to play 1t to get the game. Stil, you can tell Tug STAR’s readers that we are going to have clearing weather to-morrow, with a drop in the temperature—oniy about ten degrees, however. I see you have on your galoshes this morning. That’s right. Always Stand by your own prediciions. We do.” THE ICE IN THE RIVER ‘The ice in the river 13 reported as in a thawing condition to-day, and quite porous and rotten. Steamboats are plying between this clty and Alex- andria, but thus far no sailing vessels have made their appearance from below. There 18 no ice in the river to retard navigation except for small boats, ——___++-—______ Treasury Department Appointments. Mrs. Ella Hamer, of Loutstana, has been selected for appointment to the $900 class, Secretary's office, under civil service rules. The following persons, having completed a satistactory probationary term of six tnonths each, have been reappointed to reg- ular clerkships: Geo. N. Perry, Ohio, class 1; James M. Engle, W. Va, class 1; Wim. C. McGill, jr., Obto, class 1; Samuel G. Fenby, of Mo., class 1; Chas. D. Harrison, P2., class 1; Wm. K. Frisble, Arkansas, class 1; E. M. Wade, Ga., class $900. a Dates Dn a Court of Claims and State Department Changes. Judge Richardson has qualified as chief justice of the Court of Claims, and has entered upon the duties of that office. Mr. Jno, Davis, the new ap- Potntee to the bench, has not yet qualified, al- though his commission has been issued. He sald to-day that he desired to finish up some matters Pending tn the Department of State before re inquishing his post as first assistant secretary, but that he expected to assume his position on the bench within a fortnight. It is generally under- stood that Mr. A.A. Adee, third assistant secretary of State, will be promoted to succeed Mr. Davis 1n the State department. Owing to the very short Ume the new first assistant secretary would have to serve, it was thought that the position would Rot be filled, but as it ts learned that Mr. Adee is not desirous of remaining in government service longer under any circumstances, it 1s thought lke- ly he will be honored the promotion it he gpstrea it. Keeping Inside of the Appropriations. CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE TREASURY. ‘The expenditure of the Treasury contingent fund for the fiscal year ended June 80th, 1884, amounted. to $99,140.58, While the appropriation for that pur- pose was $111,327.84; so that an unexpended Dal- ance of $21,186.76 remained on hand at the end of the year. The expenditures in detail were as fol- Jows: Binding newspapers, et, $310.08; for books and technical publications, $1,167.95; for Tepairing hang-stamps, etc., $624.09; stock for Treasury bind- ery, $527.70. “Total expended under the head of binding newspapers, etc., 82. For invest tion of accounts ond records, including traveling expenses, 3, for 1s $5,000.85; tor rent $7-650; Toes wagons, ete in cluding purchase’ and repairs of harness, horses, &C., $3,831.51; flle-holders and cases, siniach for tce, $3,165.50; fuel, $10,208: hts, $12,760.55; Carpets and rena Sa ); furniture, 83, 17,560.17; miscellaneous 9.95. In every ns of expenditure Shae the bead of the contin- gent fund there was a balance left over, ed. In other words, the expenditures’ were kept below the appropriations, and on the whole fund the amount of $21,185.76 was saved for the year, ses ed attends ‘The Oklahoma War. DISPATCH FROM GEN. AUGUR. A telegram was received by the adjutant general last evening from Gen. Augur, stating that Gen. Hatch reports the Oklahoma boomers as number- about four hundred, and that he ts so distrib- ‘uting his troops as to to cut off supplies and to pre- ‘vent any more boomers from joining the band. LUTELY AT T.—M NI Keay Sarah a ek, SE Manin igs | ee snk Seine GRO Lara match Detween James: Ben cee e teers ided in favor of the Engiishiban. A DYNAMITE BILL IN THE SENATE. PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE. ‘The Senate. A BILL TO PUSISH DYNAMITERS. Mr. Edmunds introduced Punish crimes by means of explosive compour In introducing the bil Mr. Edmunds said 1t was mere draft, drawn at his request by another, bu althougn tmperfect, he submitted it In order tnat it may be referred to the committee on the judic! ary for early consideratio \d perfection. It in he aded, raise a question between the rights of tue United States and the duties of the separate states, but the committee would take the whole subject into consideration, and would, he hoped, put the Dill in such shape that, so far as the United States government hail power, it would be able to exer cise It tn the pirection indicated by the title of the ‘The bill was qeferred to the committee on the Judiciary. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON THE NICARAGUAN TREATY. ‘The Senate, at 12:45 p. m.,on motion of Mr. Mil- Jer (Cal), Went into executive session, and Mr. Edmunds resumed the floor to conclude his speech for the Nicaraguan treaty. House of Representatives. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President, tra: mitting a report from the Secretary of State asking an appropriation to enable the State department to cause a preliminary neh prize court, in order to ald that department to carry out the provisions of the French spoliation search to be made of the records of the I act. Referred. ‘MR, VALENTINE’S PROPOSED NEW RULE. Mr. Valentine (Neb.) called up the amendment to the rules submitted by him yesterday, providing that hereafter the House shall meet at 11 o'clock, and that one hour shall be devoted to the calling up of bills by individual members, if there are not ten sbjections made thereto. ir the amendment be rei Tules. After a short discussion the Spea Was referred to the Committee on rules. Mr. Slocum (N. Y.), from the shipping committee, Teported a biil to amend the tenth section of the act to remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine. House calendar. THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. Follett (Ohio), from the committee on ap Propriations, reported the District of Columbia ap- Propriation Dill, and it was referred to the com- mittee of the whole. THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. Dibbell (Tenn.) moved that the House gotnto committee of the whole on the agricultural appro- priation bill. This was antagonized by Mr. Townshend (IIL) with the Mexican pension bill, but the motfon was agreed to—yeas 117, nays 115—and the House at 2:05 went into committee as Indicatea, (Mr. Spring- er, of Illinois, in the chair.) ‘The District in Congress. DAMAGES FOR CAUSING DEATH. In the Senate to-day Mr. Harris called up the bill Teported from the District committee yesterday providing that where death 1s caused in the Dis- trict by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of any person or corporation, such person or corporation Shall be Hable for an’ action for damages, not to exceed $10,000, for the death of the person Killed, the damages togo to the heirs of deceased. Ou motion of Mr. Sherman the bill was amended so as to make the action lle even If tife person injured dies outside the District, provided the lujury was ¥ sul stituted for the House bill, as it was regarded as more explicit, and was passed. The bill makes an action for damages for death ile Just asone does under existing law for injury done by negligence, recklessness, etc. As this bili will now go to con- ference to adjust the difference between the two houses there 18 a good prospect that it will become aglaw at this session. One of the objects in passing inflicted on the District. "The Senate Dill w: the bill is to provide an act that will hold persons Tesponsibie for reckless driving on the streets ere, ° Capitol Topics. REFUSING TO TESTIFY. The House committee on Indian affairs will re- port the refusalof R.M. Wolf, an attorney for the Cherokee Indians, to testify before the com- mittee relative to the expenditure of money ap- ropriated for the Indians by Congress to the ouse of Representatives, and ask that that body take action upon the :efusal. MRE.EDMUNDS' SPEECH IN FAVOR OF THE NICARAUGUAN TREATY. Ta the executive session of the Senate yesterday Mr. Edmunds made a long speech in favor of the ratification of the Nicarauguan treaty. He main- tained that the Clayton-Bulwer treaty does not tm- pose any restraint upon the United States. He contended that England had violated that treaty whenever it suited her interest to do so. Mr. Ed- munds regards the canal as so important to the national interests of this country that it is worth risking a row to procure it. Army Promotions and Appointments. CHANGES WHICH WILL RESULT WHEN A BILL NOW BEFORE THE PRESIDENT BECOMES A LAW. ‘The bill providing for an increase in the depart- ment of the inspector general of the army, now awalting the signature of the President, will cause the immediate promotion of Lieut. Col Roger Jones to be colonel, and Major J. C. Breckinridge to be Heutenant colonel. This will leave two inspec- tors general with the rank of major to be appointed by the President from the captains of the army, and a great many applications aro on file for the Positions, Among those most prominently men- Uoned for the promotions are Captains G. B. Rus- Sell, 9th Infantry; E. M. Heyl, 4th cavalry, and R. P. Hughes, now acting as assistant Inspectors cen- eral; Captains J. G. Bourke, 3d cavalry, and Win. ¥. Drum, 14th infantry, on inspection duty; Capt. S.C. Kellogg, 5th cavairy; John F. Rodgers, mili- tary storekeeper, and J. F. Kent, 8d infantry. A few days ago the name of ex-Col. Fred. Grant was mentioned In connection with one of the post- tions, and the story was advanced that he was to Tecetve the Vacant quartermastership, with rank of captain, caused by the retirement of Major Id erson and the promotion of Capt. A. F. Rockwell, and immediately afterwards nominated major In the mspector general’s department. Col. Grant’s declination of the quartermastership puts an end vo this story, however. 2 District Government Affairs. CHANGRS IN THE SEWER PLANS. Capt. F. V. Greene has recommended the follow- ingchangesin the sewer plans now under con- tract, and Major Lydecker has approved them: Omit O street and alley, in square No. 69, 500 feet; in square 444, 550 feet; D street northeast, Le- tween 4th and 5th, 250 feet; @ street northeast, from 1st street to ‘alley, 243 feet; Grace street, Georgetown, 600 feet, making 2,143 feet. Construct’ 21-inch’ sewer, G street northeast, North Capitol to 1st street, making 445 feet; 18-tncll sewer, K street northwest,15th street to 16th street, 215 feet, ‘The above sewers do not appear to be needed at the present time. In place of them I recommend that the following be built, the neces- sity for which is immediate, and all of ‘them peti- tioned for prior to July 1st, 1884: 12-Inch sewer—¥ street Southwest, F to G sts; F street southwest, Ist to 2d sts; Ist’ street south- west, F to alley; Virginia avenue southwest, 3d to 43g sts; New Jersey avenue, O to P sts; 9th "street southwest, near D street, making 1,771 feet. 15-inch sewer—Ist street southwest to G sts.; 9th street southwest, Maryland avenue to D street, making 745 feet. 24-inch sewer—G street southeast, 8th to 9th sts, making 3885 feet. Also, that the following changes be made in the size of sewers: D street, southeast, from 7th to 8th sta, from 15-inch to 24-inch; 16th and K streets northwest, same; — street southwest, across 3d st., from 18-inch to 34-inch.” Capt. F. V. Greene, in reply to a letter from the first auditer, of January 9, 1885, sends to Major G. J. Lydecker Information in relation to sewers. He says:—‘In all sewer contracts made since July 1st, 1884, the Commissioners have distinctly reserved the ‘right to modify the location and quantity of work either before the award of contracts or at any time thereafter. Under this clause In the con- ‘tracts the Commissioners have, since the contracts were entered into, made numerous changes, which ‘MISCELLANEOUS. Mr. Samuel M. Thatcher, northwest corner 224 N requests that he be informed if it 1s within the near future for the Commissioners tolay & crossing at 22d and N streets northwest, across 2d and whether It is possiblé to give them more gas light. Messrs. C. L. Shields, John L. Browd etal., in a ‘tothe Commissioners,ask that B street north- ‘Det. 8th and 10th streets, be lighted with gas for ste Worswi Sronutacturing company, hai Eat a8. 8I nging | ness for fire State that they ve been informed that the District of Columbia 1s ope Sicomderanae pecan they be paid infringement, iu ‘eilppae Sak el Rts An avalanche at Metyulles, in the Alps, buried the members of @ congregation ‘while fusy were It was that the Emperor William has recovered from his recent ‘Ulness. e PITOL TO-DAY. Dill to prevent an‘t | Kaudail (Pa.) made the point of order that cred to the committee on | er sustained the point of order, and the proposed amendment | pollcenien who were standi Isaac Kidd, owners of the Sullivan patent on ‘take out license for the ‘The Commissioners have licenses to Samuel Davis and O'Nelie Delsnider TWO CENTS. Telegrams to The Star. ——— EXCITEMENT IN LONDON. THREE ALARMING EXPLOSIONS. ment Building Two in the Parlis A Third in the Tower of London. The House of Commons Lobby Wrecked. OKLAHOMA BOOMERS DEFIANT —— A HUDSON RIVER® STEAMER BURNED. LONDO: The Parliament Buildings and the Tower Shaken by Dynamite, THE CITY IN A FRENZY OF EXCITRMENT—THE MOST AND SIXTEEN VISITORS INJURED—MR, GLADSTONE'S SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS BROKEN. 0 p. m.—An. alt just occurred in the p: he house of par offices were sever age was done. It Is impossible at th t of the T was heard in Dow prevails, nnd at the s¢ min: ment Du! ox. YN AMITERS. seved to have DOING GREAT DAMAGE. that te e: the building. © of the shock was t Was felt ata great distance, Th@amount of damage done was very great. Rumors are current at, this hour that another explosion occurred at two o'clock Unls afternoon at London Tower. The ment in- creases With moment, and the city is lied with flying rumors. TWO FXPLOSIONS INSTEAD OF ONE. ‘There were t xplosions instead of one, as at first supposed. ‘The second came about three min- utes after the first. One was near the house of commons; the other at Westminster hall ONE MAN ARE: irreste r the Scene of th opments, Which are anxiously hood of Westuninster hall. A THIRD AND TERRIBLY DESTRUCTIVE EXPLOSION aT THE TOWE! ON. plosion at London was the mos je upon any of al which the public buildings since the tnauguration of the present era of dynamite warfare. “The famous old puilding was crowded with v plosion. ‘The ¥ as tothe number of persons who have been. injured by Uhe crime. ‘These rumors are being car- ried through the city and constantly exaggerated by the visitors who Were present at the ume and Who have hurried away in all directions. SIXTEEN INJURED AT THE TOWER, Up toa o'clock but cially returned as having been injured by the ex- plosion, None of these are reported as mortally hurt. ‘The attack was made on that portion of the building known as the “White Tower.” It was fairly filled with visitors at the time, and most, if Hot ‘all, of those who are known to have been hurt were moving about in the Tower at the time of the explosion. THE “WHITE TOWER” WRECKED. The White Tower was almost completely wrecked by the force of the explosion, ana the reot was blown clear off the structure. All the persons known to have been injured were visitors. ‘The police at the moment they realized the nature of the explosion effe the tower and grounds. “They are now subjecting every person who they have succeeded in detain- ing by this manoeuvre to a most rigid search, upon the theory that the attack was perpetrated by some person or persons inside the premises. prompt ed to the assist- gall th growing ‘The excitement 1s was in the vielnity of the damaged bulidings are ficreasing momentarily. THE EXPLOSION IN WESTMINSTER HALL. Ss rday ve the usual visiting day at the houses of parliament, the buildings contained a great number of sight-seers at the Ume of the ex- plosions ‘The first explosion occurred in the crypt of Westininster hall. ‘The second took place ta the strangers’ gallery in the house of commons. lin mediately before the first explosion a lady visitor, | who was alone and w about to enter the bull ings, be ed to a policeman, and when he wen to her shi lied his attention toa pa upon the steps outside the crypt. ‘The pi Picked up the package carelessly, not susp anything, and went with it out’ into the West- minster hall. He had no sooner reached the hall nh the packa: exploded. ‘This knocked the police seriously that his se 18 at ritical. Its force also knoc present 1 down tw ig in the other | hostess over explosion is wrapped | urtie p ive force is hard at work now | ated, pariicularly by people in the neighvor- | een persons had been ofti- | in tueir handsc ctually barred all egress from | Ws of the explosion spreads, and the } @ue Fank’s Infernal Machine. ago. I was in love then. I wished to die, It was completed I felt better and didn’t wish to die. Then I put tt away. When I became despon- dent I would set the trigger and prepare to leave, ‘Then I would change my mind, and put the wivial affair off for another day.” ‘Chen he smiled. “Lhave no connection with socialists and nihfl- tem.” He continued: “Tat a pessimist, however, The Dox could not have been exploded by being jarred. In order to explode the dynamite it was necessary to fire the pistol. Lintended to set {t off many umes, Fate always deterred me.” Punk the d e Wasmade by bimself. It was cayed Wood carefully dried and pulverized and n saturated With nitro-glycerine. From Wall Street To-day EW YorRK, January 2, Wall strvet.—The stock rket was ‘du % per cent lower this mor Zon Uh west-bound freight rates by the 7 resentatives at thelr ting yest Wi ily u per cent. ily Of yO pe sa Fire in the Late Miss Chase's Resi- a Ing the house who was burned to ie in the lower hall, ray Was in flames lying in the parlor, The cadets tron hand, and through xUnguished without serious dam soc Sheridan held another of their last evening, whic, despite the able weather, was attended by a sta Aside from the numenyus e who make Mrs Sheridan's re- he hostess 1s herself per- 1c popaiir ta wocicey ante tania sinker General and Mt pop" wholly disa large number ¢ delightful peop xeneral regeet that her next reception, on the Oth, Wil be The last of the series for which cards were Issued. Like ali of their entertainments, the reception of . Was a handsome vening Mrs. ce Strave nd guests were the charming e with her nopen, in attend.ince, many of the yrivilege of Ailess to say themselves t yo, ularity st'may be hree un wed by her Mr. and Mrs. be invited to own hands. that the in- ‘sWelled from w 1s no wonder that the tor entertain iss West gave a verr legatton intended only verbal in prove too small of the Isritish legation 4 and musicale at the after soon, wht mal, and f iven. The guests began to arr 14 were recelved by Mr V fiss Heard, Mrs Helyar at 1b Was intended to be more @ musica t, to cive oppor nity to the guests to bear the singivg abd plano and vi performances of the three wonderful ron Von Schieffer r proved very tn carded as })rodl musical Tart, of te proga guests were entert:sined soclally, and w aunt time iollowed. the wife of the ex-mayor, gave an elegant lun uplimentary to Mrs. Sim ‘ho ts ih Wash- ington ve covers were Jaid, an choicest delica- cies'of the Season a rved, after whic the guests withdrew te aclous pgriors and spent an hour or Wo plea sanuy in conversation betore separating, The usual weekly “hop” and daricing reception, incompliment to the ladies and pateons of WI- lard’s hotel, ast evening was a brilliant and en- able aiflr. Was prettily decorated Pacluded many of the best © people in society. ve another of their vo their friends ming, Which Was pany gathered : ewgular program aby ‘voluntary musical treats, followed by refresime ats and dancing. ‘The Ladies of the Me cropolitan M. E. Church gave the first of their serie: of sociales last evening. A large number of their irends gatisered in the church d the occa’sion was on€ of very pleasant , including: a delightful musical program d choice refreshin :nts, Mrs. Cosby gave a very charming ladiesfuncheon at her residence, on 3 use tts avenue, yester- day, in honor of Ler ulece, Miss Cosby, of San franc: ‘The dancing reception to be given by Attorney General and Mrs, on Monday evening, in greatly enjoye Was suppleme compliment to Uvelr daughter, Mra. Koons, prom- tes to be ghitul soclal gathering. Mrs, Brew hartning and experienced | hoste use IS So Well adapted to 2 Who are so fortunate as to beinvited there are sure to enjoy Uhemselvss. ‘The Mistletoe Club will give a german next week which, like all the aut entertainments given by them, prom 0 be a Very delightful affair, ‘One of the Lateresting features of the opera of “Paul and Viricinia,” to b» produced next, week, will be the mil/uet dance, to be particlpated in by the Misses kedfern, Maury, Van Auken and Nichoi- Son and several promiuelt young society genuie- men. ‘The Misses Shillington, 216 E street, have issued cards for a dancing reception Tuesday evening next. The next of the series of germans of the Wednes- ay Club will take pl ext Wednesday event and the next of The Army and Navy Club, Which Will be Lie laslot Uls season's series, will be given a week from Monday evening. Mra Keifer, wife of tn Speaker, having ar- ielnity, and | pect rived in the city, will receive her friends at the Eb- bitt House on Mondays, Ex-Senator and Mrs Davis, of [linois,are ex- ed to arrive here #.00n, on a visit to Represen| badly stunned them. A lady and gentleman | live Green, of North Carolina, and his daughter, standing near the officer who had the pai were also prostrated. The great windo the main entrance blown out. MR. GLADSTONE'S SEAT WRECKED. In the interior of the house of commons and ‘upon Ure floor the only seit damagea by the ex- piosion was that which Mr. Gladstone occupies. It Was badly broken. A smail chip was also torn off the top of the speaker's chalr. Se eee WILL YIELD ONLY TO FORCE. Oklahoma Hoomers Fortifying Them: selves and Determined to Hesist. CAPT. COUCH SENDS AWAY ALL NON-COMBATANTS AND PUTS HIS BAND IN THOROUGH FIGHTING TRIM— GEN. HATCH’S PREPARATIONS. LEAVENWORTH, KaN., January 24.—Word has been received at Fort Leavenworth that Captain Couch, who heads the Oklahoma Boomers, has ad- vised Col. Hatch that he proposes to stay in the territory until forcibly repelled by the military. ‘The starving process 18 still going on, but friends of the government hére think that Célonel-Hateh 1s making a mistake in allowing any of the Boom- ers to ieave the territory until; they all go. It 1s thought that Couch 1s allowing the non-combat- ants to leave 80 that the provisions will last longer for the fighters who will remain. ‘The Boomers, 1b 1s stated, are building rifle pits about their camip. Gen. Augur has ordered the troops here to hoid themselves in readiness. The boomers’ fighting Torce 18 sald. to be 400 well armed and determined men. Capt. Couch is reported to have cleared his litue army of desperadoes and dissolute fellows ‘Who could not be controlled, and would be likely to Violate orders and fire on thelr assailants without provocation. Hatch’s force about equals that of the boomers, and consists of colored troops of ttwe 24th infantry. ‘Theirs ts a crack rifle shot regiment ‘of the army, and they are good soldiers. ‘Troops + other points have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to reinforce Hatch. There are four companies of the 22d infantry, three of the 10ta, ‘three of the 13th and one of the 20th. Four com- panies of infantry at Fort Leavenworth are und: the same orders Supplies of fur clothlug, caps, collars and gloves for 800 men have been ordered 130 be delivered forthwith at Caldwell, Kansas, for thie use of the reinforcements. Activity and profound interest in the news from Ojlahoma 1s evinced at Fort Leavenworth and in tis city. SS The Steamer St. John Burned. ‘THE FAMOUS OLD HUDSON RIVER BOAT DESTROYED AT BER PIEM IN NEW YORK. New Yorks, January 24.—The steamer 8t. Jon Mes to-day af her dock a blackened wreck, and tue marine insurance companies iose fully $200,000, every one of them having policies on her. Ail will be pald in full and siill leave a 1038 of $100,000 for the company to cover. Of the steamer’s hull a large part is comparatively sound and can be rebuilt with profit, but the expense will be over three-fifths of Its original cost, half a million dol- lars. ‘The fire broke out at3 o'clock. The St. John ‘was laid up for repairs, and one hundred carpenters and painters had been busy on her yesterday refit- ting and remodeling her above the water line. Six men employed on the steamer were on her, Dut they-made their escape unharmed. It broké Out in the ladies’ cabin, in the forward par: of the Doat. It was falsely reported, engines 0 Which, however, had gained much Bekiwap anh tothe sO. ardcges Sraeeamne: them. i Nothing but a charred wreck remained when, after hours of hard work, the last spark of fire was extin; All the costly furniture and Atungs to Westminster hall Was | Bleeker, hav stashed to atoms, and all the side windows were | ige | Mrs. Pembroke Jones. he Misses Maltby, who have been visiting Miss returt ed to thelr home, in New York state, DUL are expected Lo make another Visit bere 1u time for the Inau:curation. Miss Wool! and Miss Cook, of Cincinnati, who have been visiting Mrs. Representative Jordan, on Rhode | avenue, returned to their homes on Wednes Mrs. Gen. Blair, of Leavenworth, arrived a few days ago, and will remain here with her daughters, Lilian and Josephine, at the National, for a cou; of weeks. ‘The Misses Blair, who assist at Mrs. Capt. Scott’s recaiption this afternoon, are becom- ing very popular in soctety here. Miss Grace Bat cock, who left her home in Evans- ville a féw days iio, Is expected vo return the lat- Uer part of the ensuing month. Miss Cannon, daughter of Representative Can- non, of Mlino's, 1s one of the many pleasant young ladies at Willa’ 1's tts season. Miss Mitchell, daugater of ex-Senator Mitchell; of Oregon, is With her father and mother at the Riggs. Mr. and Mra John H. Magruder have removed from De Sales street to 2024 G street northwest, where Mrs. Miugruder will receive her friends ou Wednesday: The amatew' opera of “Paul and Virginia,” tn.atd of a well know n charity, and under tne direction of ladies promine-ntin oficial and social life, will be given at Alb:vugh’s Grand Opera House one week from to-night It will bea prominent society event. ‘The audicuce will be in full evening dress, no bon- nets being worn. New scenery and a new orches- tration of the music have been prepared. ‘The statement heretofore published to the effect that a marriage engagement exists between Miss Randolph, of Charlottesville, and Lieutenant At- kinson is pro:ounced by Ube family of that lady to be “utterly without truth.” Mrs. Rebecca J. Storrow, the widow of an army surgeon, hag returned to this country after a long residence a oad, and has purchased a residence 1b {is icy Ob Tue South side Of 1 street, near 190, fOr $14,500. ‘The Miss Morgan have issued cards for a ger- man on Thursday evening. Mrs. A. C. Ford and daughter, Miss Toinette, of Louisiana, who have been visiting in Washington for a month, left for New Orleans on Thuraday. Rev. Olympia Brown, of Racine, Wisconsin, will receive With Mrs. Spofford and Miss Anthony at the Riggs house, Monday afternoon * THE NAVAL FRAUD CASES, ing Sentenced. FINE AND IMPRISONMENT IN BOTH CASER To-day in thaCriminal Court, thecase of F. B ons 5418, &c., of the Revised Statute, in fraudulent claims to the bureau of poo someone ‘Navy department, was called up, and a motion for @new trial being overruled he was sentenced to Gence did not show that he was engaged for any consideratile length of time in the fraud. victed ‘him of @ crime Tavolving moral fen