Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't THe EveNixo Stan is served to sabseribers in the eity by carriers om the-r own account, at 10 cents per eee He er mouth Copiew at the counter, = By mail-postage prepaltSO cents & ‘one year, St sit months st ‘at the Post Office at Washington, D.C, as mail matter.) Tar Werkry Srax—published on Friday—$1 0 Sear, postage prepaid. ‘Six months, 50 cents. BF" AM nail subscriptions must be paid In advance: nivpuper went loner than a pall for Rates of advertising made known on application. __ ohe pening Star, Vo. 67—No 10,170. WASHINGTON. D. C.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1885: AMUSEMENTS. FPUE second ; RICHARD, WAGRER SOcTETY taxeplace on FRIDAY. DEC ESI Persons desirous of joining the § necessary information at the Mu: ® Stores of Met- erott &Co., WF Pa, ave: Edwd Droop, 925 Paave., nd Hen bach, 915 F st, m. rt &: € BEAUTIFUL DRILE, BY 40 YOUNG ladies, in faney costumes, with scarfs, flags and ‘Walters. will be repeated at Fe Hall, G on SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 3’ oclocl mission 25 cts. N EW NATIONAL THEATRE-EXTRA. sa ONE WEEK—COMMENCING DEC. 7- ‘MR. JOSEPH MYRA GOODWE ‘The Young “parking Noubrette, Supported by the excell ‘Comedian, ORGE Ri Ya the Miisical ¢ “<1 S. MATINEE SATURDAY at 2 “SIs y—- AUGUSTIN DALY'S Latest Success, “A NIGHT OFF.” By the Duly Theater Company. d3 D™ xeseum, A GLORIOUS SUCCESS! Every Afternoon aud Night This Week, the Versa- tile, Musical and Dramatic Actress, LOUISE ARNOT, ; Bupported by HARRY C. ALBAUGH and Splendid Company. WEDNESDAY--THE LITTLE DETECTIVE, In which Miss ARNOT sustains 5 characters. ortevnnanerninnee A Celebrated Case, The Child of the Modutain—A Great Pl Fun on the Hudson’ ay Especially to please the ladies and children. Admission to all only 10 cents. From the National Repabilcan.. my the National teepa Tae benny: intelligence, and foanlen of Washing- | were. spleadidiy fepreseuted. at Herzog’s, torn: ing a crowded audience for the “Mikado.” Delight was universal, applause tremendous. and many were The encores How could aflairs hnve been utherwise with such an appreciative assemblage alsd 30 as that of the National Ideal Opera nki Poo -Mr_ Gerard Coventry—bore poghout, and, was in excellent x Enitey could not havet cen Detter rendered, Yam Yum—Miss Agnes Earl= was Beautiful and charming. ‘The entire overs. Indeed, was admirably rendered, and liberal praise given to very participant. | Scenery, settings, and wardrobes lew, ERTAINMENT OF (GION STAR COURSE wil a1it_ ‘The management has the honor to announce that the first ofa series of GRAND SUNDAY EVENING CONCERTS Wil be gtven on | DECEMBER OTH, beginning at So'elock. | ‘The contributing artists will be MLLE. KATE De JONGE, Soprano. (Her first appearance here.) MR_ERNEST LENT, Violincellist. MR. WALTER F. SMITH. Cornetist. (iis first appearance here.) And the FULL MARINE BAND, ‘Under the direction, JOHN PHILIP SOUSA. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, NOV. 30. MATINEE SATURDAY, America's Most Charming Actress, MISS MINNIE MADDERN, ‘Supported by | Mr. RICHARD MANGEIELD And the Original Company from the Lyceum ‘Theater, New York, in Steele Mackaye’s Great Play, “IN SPITE OF ALL.” ‘Next Week—JOSEPH JEFFERSON. 330 J;, Jay Gocrn, {|"Tae Fepors Dress Surezps | hey are nmotutely Impervious plain and embroidered, in Mother Hubbard and other LADIES’ GOODS NEW PUBLICATIONS. TWO CENTS. J.C) Hae IMPORTER, Extra inducements are offered in Cloak department. BOUCLE ENGLISH JACKETS, $8.50. BERLIN TWILL and BEAVER NEWMARKETS reduced from $12 to $9.50. SHORT WRAPS. SEAL PLUSH, BOUCLE, BROCADE VELVETS of latest design, perfect in fit and finish at lowest prices compatible with high grade goods. An examination will convince all that our qualities and prices are unsarpassed. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. We are displaying a fine line of choice novelties in HATS and BONNETS for street and evening wear. FEATHER TRIMMING, DRESS TRIMMING, EUTTONS, CLASPS, Ete. GOLD and SILVER EFFECT NETS. FANCY and PLAIN NETS for evening wear, FOSTER KID GLOVES in Ladies and Gents, $1.00 pair upward. Every pair fitted and warranted. at 907 Penny! MM OWE 8208 PROSPRCT ST. AME town, as’ opened a, Dresamakin Establish- tment for_ Chidr . Suity from $3 up. Plain Drewes $1.50 to $3. Good references given. Postal attended to, Plain sewing in best manner, — d1-3t® ESTABLISHMENT AND DYE WORKS, '906.G st. nw, Years Experience. DRESSES A SPECIALTY. rments, Crape vells, Laces, Gloves perfectly clean Ma ‘wool Dresses dyed; Specialty Good ning Black. Dyed, Cleaned and Repaired Neat 1 Gent's Clothes and Reasonab Gro. Ware, LADIES' TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER. kes Ladies’ Cloth Costam ts, Wraps, dec., and makes a specialty of EX id RECEP: ‘TION DRESSES and BRIDAL TROSSEAUS, Prices very reasonable, AY RS. EC. BYRAM WILL BE PLEASED TO AME sce her patrons and friends at “her dressmaking Parlors, 1922 Pennsylvania ave. u.w., over Hab shoe store né- MES n ESER_ PERFECTLY Fir Vi Patterns ‘of Ba-que and Sleeve cut to, measure, snd Chosen ‘Fashion ‘Plates by S. 'T. Taylor's System, Se. Also Cutting, Busting and’ Draping tals, y FROM PARIS.—GLOVES 1222 Pat - MME PANE PATEL AVE cieaned and ‘repaired: Luce Curtains done up Equal to new, Parisian. style: ulso clothes cleaned and ayed: mall orders promptly attended to. 1208 G st Bw. nd-ims St.. bet. D and'E sts. Decorative Pictures, Freuch Tissie (80 shudes). Gold, Silver and Fancy Colored Papers and Borders: Relief scrap Pictures, reat variety: Silk Transfer Pictures: Favors {of the ristmaus Cards and Novelties: Sheet Music, 4s.: Easels, Tree Ornaments, Toys, Japanese Goods, Fans, Serolls, &e. Wonders for Children. n2-tdeca5 re Recommended by the Leading Dressmakers, 0c30-3m. LAtis, Seas, ge LTERED, RE- Lidy: ‘urs Repaired: Muffs made. Miss CUNNINGHAM, bet. N and O n.w. Reever, 608 Sth <t., opposite Patent Office. ete stock of Wades’ and. Children's MERING AND CASHMERE, jow prices, HAND-KNIT WORSTED Goops, 3 HOODS, SAC SHIRTS, MITTENS. DRAWERS, LEGGINGS und Ladies SHAWLS and FASCINATORS. Fine assortment of Infante’ and Children’s PLUSH BONNETS, WALKING SUITS, MERINO CLOAKS, ocld4im Mes B. MM. Mexcrer, 41g OTH STREET NORTHWEST. CH DYEING. SCOURING AND DRY ‘Cleaning Establishment. 1205 New York ave. uw. All kinds ‘of Ladies and Gents’ Garments Dyed, (leaned and finished in the most superior manner look Couks. Velvet, and Party’ Drewes a spay, Ladies’ dresses done up without beins ripped. ANTON & CAROLINE LERCH, ormeriy with a. Plarher, apli ‘& $1 Corset make) that for the priceis unsurpassed. NX. B—French, German and Spants spoken, mri& Amacers GRAND OPERA HOUSE i Commencing MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. ‘Matinees WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. BARLOW, WILSON and RANKIN’S MAMMOTH MINSTRELS, ‘The Fun-naking Monarchs of EliteMipstrelsy. | Bpecial Engagement of those Marvels in Acrobatic "and Gymnastic Surprises, THE LENTONS, ‘The Latest and Best of European Novelties A.Corps of Carefully Selected Balladists and Choristers. ‘An Orchestra that in Extent ana Perfection, has uever been kaualed vo the Minstrel stage. A SUPERB BRASS BAND. ght Week—Bartiey Campbell's “SIBERIA, ™ PERFECTION AGAIN TO THE FRONT. ‘More fresh laurels in the crown of success. Engagement of Jexxig-ENGLE AND ROBERTS—Faxp MASTODON FEMALE MINSTRELS.” H Matinees Tuesiay, Thursday andaturJay. 230 BrReestoce & DYER, Suceessors to BARLOW ART GALLERY, 1225 Pennsylvania Avenue, fatty call att TER COMIQ' ition to their larze collec not ‘Ou Paintings, Water-color Drawings, Fac Similes, Fine Etchings, Eugraviags, Photogravures, Photographs, Gc, embracing most of the late publications, We make a specialty of Framing Pictures, and show the most extensive = tertion of Mouldings Iu thivetty, Mirror, Landwape and Portrait Frames (im the be cld-leaf) toorder. Cleaning, Hestoring and Liniug of 4 of Old Mirrors and Frames, RADLE SONGS OF MANY NATIONS. "A novel and interesting entertalument, under the aus; the ladies of Foundry M.E Chueh, ‘At NATIONAL tlk KMORY HALL, FRIDAY EV 7. DEC. 11. Some of the best talent of this city and’ Balumore Will take part. tuniasion, S0cts.; Children, 25ets. Tickets for sale af the Bazaat now in progress at Willard’s Hall uzat Bena NOONDAY LUN! 7 ny THE LADIES OF FOUNDRY M. E. CHURCH, WILLARD'S HALL, DECEMBER 1, 2,3 AND 4 | ‘Noonday Lunch from 12 to 2 o'clock. Good Music rach evening. 028,30,41 i if LELAND CONCERT CO. Mins Jeunie. solo cornetist; Miss Jewle, solo violin- | Sst: Wm. Ht. Leland, baritone and’ planta, assisted Dy AMiss Emma Belienu!, ssprang, can be engaged for | ‘Concerts, Society. Chi ‘other Select Rutertain- | hand mets. Mr. Leland. smisted by his daughters would | =~ ment to Af ~ for ead church <i Parthenlary Spply at 437 7th st. n.w., _n2ie.tuthzm INUALSUPPER A. LL For the Benefit of the GERMAN ORPHAN aSyLUM, ‘at the NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1885. ‘Ticket, including supper, each person Sue. n28-5t E WASHINGTON RINK, —_ ‘th st and Rhode Island ave. ‘The elite Rink of the city. Only Hest-clase attractions, Admits Ladies free every Monday night, THE LEADING RINK. AERANGED TO ORDER. VOCAL AND a to poctey. ac. Parlor ‘and for &c., furnished Inquire at 425 Se, best to ad Fellows ‘Hail, northwest, Office 27 _W. C. SHIMONECK. JOCIETY MUBIC.—-PROF. LOUIS WEBER FUR- Sites Franc fr ail oncarions. Orders ieft at Atbate apd . 725 7th st. se, oe nz0-Ime 7Peror TER. oF | ‘H WINES, coaN. rer an Fadwes, 8D CORDIAL OTA” ‘French Clarets, $5.75, 94. Yard. W asutsero: Bazrnvorz. INTERIOR DECORATIONS. SIDEWALL AND CEILING ENRICHMENTS Embracing Everything that is New und Beautiful. Noveland Peculiar Designs. All the Latest Ideas in Englisb, PAPERHANGIN Atall Prices, Ranging from 15¢. Per Roll up, American, French, Japanese LOUIS A DIETER, 913 Fst.nw., 30 N. Howard st., Baltimore. Manrsen Dows Paices Ww. M. Suvsrer & Soxs, 919 PE! ‘SYLVANIA AVEN E WE_HAVE JUST REDUCED THE PRICES OF | THE FOLLOWING CHOICE DRESS GOODS: 16 Pieces Colored FAILLE FRANCAIS reduced trom $1.50 to $1.25. 16 Pieces Colored JERSEY SILKS, reduced from $1.50 10 81.25. BOUCLE CLOTHS at reduced prices. Great Bargainsin 48-inch ALL-WOOL DIAGONALS, Te. Great Bargains ia BLACK SILKS at $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75, Extra values in Black FAILLE FRANCAIS, Black BROCADE VELVETS at $3, worth $4. Striped and Brocade VELVETS at very low prices, ail colors. BANNOCKBURN CHEVIOTS. ‘Very large stock of Elegant SASH RIBBONS and SASHES for evening wear. CLOAKS, WRAPPINGS and PLUSH COATS. Very low prices for choice goods. Our Stock is larger and our assortment of choice goods more complete than ever. Extra inducements ‘are offered in atyles and prices, Storrs Lire Asp Canestexs. ‘The Life and Cam; ot ler of the Cavalry of the Army int A. ‘Major Assistant Adjutant General an (Chief of Staff of the Cavalry Corps, Army of North- Vifainia” When nike Peta ge General and several admirable STUART, of Nortnese M. late’ em Stuart $3.00, General Stuart was one: most Side in the War 3 2 thor told inte Tatiana ia or the Uatane and toe camy therefore of pecuilar value ea seein cea crak om ta wien ie ‘Story with excellent skill and good Judgment. of Major General J. EB. By BH. B. McCLKLLAN, Maps. 1 vol. Svo., f the most conspicuous and oflieers on the Confegerate ears career, bas 44% For saie Paid, om receipt a. it Booksellers, Sent by mail, post- price by the Publishers, HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO., Boston. 1t Reo Ticeer Duy. a BBB M = a ee ee Bp daa UO Mat BBB A A UU UMMM Sys MAMMOTH ESTABLISHMENT. FORTY-SIX SPECIAL BARGAINS IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS IN EACH OF OUR 25 DEPARTMENTS. BARGAIN No. 1-Sinch Silver Fox Trimming, $1 rd. BARGAIN No 2-Siich Ruslan Hare Trimming, 2c. & yard. 4: BARGAIN No. 3-91.00 Feather ‘Trimmings, all ‘colors, 75¢. 50 Seal Muff: at $2.68. BARGAIN No. 5-$7.00 L BARGAIN No. 4-4 BARGAIN No BARGALN No. Ose. Chenille Frin ‘Special Lot @ Button Length Mos- x Mums at $5.93, at 75e. quetaire Kid Gloves, worth $2 a BARGAIN No. 8-Special tr, at $1.25, Lot of 3 Button Kid ‘Gloves, worth $1.60, at $1 a par BARGAIN No. 9-Odi. Pieces of Fine Hamburgh Embroider ry BARGAIN No. 10—Children's 26c. E BARGAIN No. 11—Sets cok BARGAIN No. 12-Sets fo. 13-68 and 9Be. Lace Fichus at 48c. ‘0 14—Collar and Cuff Boxes, 10c. each. worth 40c. 10 0c, in Collars,1.¢. mb, Collars, ‘of Collars and Cuffs, solid Jors, 29. of Coltarsand Cuffs, striped, rd, at 2 BARGAIN No. 15—Bottles for_ covering Cut Glass Stoppers BARGAIN No, 16—Furina Co 1 logne, 130. BARUAIN No. 17—Fine Toilet Soup, assorted styles, ic. BARGAIN No, 18—Cellulold Sols, Comb, Brush and Mi BARGAIN No. 19-15¢. BARGAIN No. 20—Win irror, $190. Ombre Elastic, 10¢. idow ‘Shades, ‘with Patent ollers and Fixtures complete, B8e. BARGAIN No. 21—200 pieces Curtain Serim, 10c. 8 BARGAIN No. 22-13 | BARGAIN No. 28-64, Raw silk “Tapesty Covers, BARGAIN No. 24—A" New Lot of Portiers at $3.50 ‘and up. BARGAIN No, 25—Gent's 31.25 Stitched Back Kid ‘Gloves, 0c. BARGAIN No. 26—$1.25 Suspenders, Silk Emb., 90c. BARGAIN No. 27— Fancy Night Shirts, “emb. collar and cufis, T3c. BARGAIN No. 28—Gen tects, at BARGAIN No. 29—Ladi BARGAIN No. 31-1 25e, Silk Scarfs, puffs and All-Linen Hand- styles, Ze. each. *hiefs,scalloped nd embroidered in ‘four cor- Iie. Flowers fur fancy work, &e., 4c. BARGAIN No. 32—Balance of our ‘Lace Tidles at BARGAIN No. 33-Out BARGALN No. 33—0u MI We have made still greater reductions ined Felt Tidies, new de- 1 -d Splashers, worth 50c., RY. in this department. BARGAIN No. 34—Our Best French Felt. Hats 75c. and 32. 2, former price, $1.25 in BARGAIN No. 35—A few tiore 25c. Bound Felt Hats We wiil Red Ticket all our C1 iJdren's Trimmed ‘Huts and Volo Caps at 40c., formerly $1.50. RIBBONS. BARGAN No. 36—In Ribbons we have the greatest Bargain of the Sexson, $1.7 Counter ui About feces, sold for $1.50 and a yard. on our Red Ticket 5c, und Bde. a yard. BARGAIN No. 37—Fiderdown Caps, 98e. Ye, BARGAIN No. 38—Plus DERW, UN BARGAIN No. 39—Cam| hy Cay i bric Chemises, wide Torchon yoke, extra length, tucked 85e., wor rth $125. BARGAIN No. 40—Chemises, good muslin, tucked BARGAIN No. 41—One ym 19c.; reguiar price 25e. Tot (partly soiled) inetuding Chemises, Drawers, Gowns and Skirtsat BARGAIN No. 43—Bustles, new sigles, 3c IN No. ustles, new 23e. consis. BARGAIN No. 42: BARGAIN NO. 44—One : Worth $1.25 10 $2 Jot full bone, silk stitched, Jace and ribbon trimmed, “Our Owl 90c. worth 81, BARGAIN NO. 45—One: dor French. Cris, La Tull bone, itched. 4 Belle; ‘atic late and ribbon itmmed, extra’ made, $1.15, worth 31.35, BARGAIN NO. 46=0ne bust, Freucit Jot “sill bane, embroidered ven Corsets, GOc.. worth $1.00. LOOK IN TOMORROW'S REPUBLICAN FOR OTHER BARGAINS-ESPECIALLY CLOAKS AND DRY oops. BBR BLINDS, FRAMES AND HARDWARE ARE VERY LOW Now. WHITE PINE STOCK, 1X12/1-16 f., per 1,000 ft, $17.50. Dressed or Rough at same price. VIRGINIA PINE BOARDS, 16 ft, per 1,000 f., $12.50. WHITE PINE DOORS, Tnch-and-e-haif, all regular sizes, $1.00. HOT BED SASH VERY LOW. (Odd Size Frames, Sash Doors—a specialty. Lumber Delivered, apy part of city, free of charge, Estimates furnished free of charge. WILLE T & LIBBEY, th street and New York avenue. Fan Axo Wisrer Overcoars STYLE, FINISH, THOROUGHNESS OF WORK- MANSHIP AND LOWEST PRICES ARE WHAT ARESELLING OUR GREAT STOCK OF OVERCOATS, IN SPITE OF THE WEATHER. IT IS HARD TO GET AWAY FROM THE BEST WITHOUT BUYING. EXCELLENT and DURABLE LINES at $5, 96, 96.50, $7 and $3. MORE ELEGANT Gal $15, and $18, For Boysand Children RMENTS at $11, $12, $14, we have an excellent line of OVERCOATS for $2.50, $3, $3.50, 94, $5 and up to $15, SUITS! SUITS! SUITS! ‘We have a fall line of MEN'S, BOYS'and YOUTHS: SUITS from $5up to $25. CHILDREN’S SUITS at $2, $2.50, $8, $3.50, $4 0) to $10. W. M. SHUSTER & 80a, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ‘One Price. , B—THE BEST 18 THE CHEAPEST. 280 Axcw-Axericas Ixsvnance Co. 620 F STREET NORTHWEST. Wasurxatox, D.C, ISSUE FIRE AND MARINE POLICIRG 1,000 PAIR OF ODD PANTS from $1.00 up. FOURTH PRESEYTERIAN CHURCH, ‘oth st, mG and H sis. n.w.—Rel GARARED NEROARARTAN. a native pastor of THEKey. Wil Lecture, attired in ‘Turkish costume, 0 “ed fshects of the Missionary Work in Turkey.” T! Lecture will be delivered THIS. (Thursday) EVEN ING, and the public is cordially invited to attefid. _1! EAST WASHINGTON CLEVELAND (Re Br SERS ON SAY Bu regular meeting FRIDAY, Dec. 4th, at 7 os iemorial paper on the death of the itasi#ious paiziot pad.siatenman, Thomas A- Hendricks, will be adopted. endauce 3 ity. (S/W. ROBERTSON. Fes eae FFICE OF THE LIVE STOCK INSUR- TR OPE ORT SEE ‘921 F at. n.w,, December 3, 1885. To Pourcy HonpEns: ‘Take notice that the Assessment made November 5 is due and payable not iaterthan SATURDAY , Decem- ber 6. ~ [ds-2t] 3. WOLF, Secretary. (Ke REV. CFC MEAD, OF NEW YORK, J will speak ‘under auspices of the Woman Christian Temperance Union at Fifth Baptist church, Toe, pastor) THURS A? SUN ERS Bene aE at 7180 p.m.'_Pubiie cordially invited, a22t (Reem, NOTICK-ALL “DIFFERENCES BI tween the Labor Organizations of this Dis {ict and JOHN i. SCHULTZE, Tobacconist, No. . the if musiness ishereby declared raised, By order o¢ D. A. GO, WIN M. BLAKE, HAS, B. SMITH. WM. ¥. ROBINSON, ex. __ Washington, D. C.. Nov. 27th, ’85, pest (==, HEIPERS ror sa! FINE LOT O1 ‘Heifers, cheap, from six to twelve, months old: A number of them Durham, and one fine Hol- a 1328 _Tngui ‘WASHT MBER 1, 11 DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP. ‘The Partnership heretofore existing between GEO. WATTS and SIDNEY J: WATTS under the feta name of “GEO. WATTS & SON,” at S14 7th st. nw. and 1421 New York ave. n, w,,'is this day dissolved by mutual consent. George Watts will continue the business at 314 7th stn. w., and Sidney J. Watts at 1421 New York ave. Both of the partics of the late firm are authorized to receipt for debts due to the said frm. GEORGE WATTS, _a1st SIDNKY J, WATTS. SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY HA\ Se eens eat (Ke JON SHERMAN € CO, REAL PS tate Brokers. huve removed to 1407 F st nearly opposite Willard’s hotel, from 927 F st. ‘nod0-1w (ae, NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB—THEAN- SSS nual meeting of the NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB, for the election of officers ty serve during 1886 aud the transaction of business, will be held at the office of the club, corner of 10th'st. and Pennsylvania avenue, on MONDAY EVENING, December 7th, at lock. J._¥. OLMSTEAD, President, x McINTYRE, Secretiry. 030 Ft i <SSeLA ‘ORMERLY at MME. FE, DEMO: NUKOT, is now with MLLE 3t. J. PRANDI, 125.3" 1309 °T ston. w, ee NCE ON EN CEAS, ‘Traveler ereditefstted Cited staves Bo Investment securities dealt ny COs tations 1 >, THE WOMANS ‘prepared to do Plan at their rooins, 1509 1st. Cudergarments neat'y made ut low rats, Children’s and intaut’s. clothes & speckulty. nTs-1m RENCH a special! IF OtiLerWise Ehone call YosK SLi Ni NGE Is NOW Sewing and Repalring e= AUGUST DErrEREn, (Re tttcan and Visuee iad 2012 Th st nw. All orders by telephone promptly attended to. 4 SELLE VICTORIA Di eee ri GEOR tie atterton mane RA cute can be found at her mother's human hair store, 906 F st. opposite Masonic Temp miT-im a LUMBER c= HARDWOOD asp BUILDING LUMBER. WM. R. McLEAD. __15th and B streets , HOURS HANG. k ion fee, $100, Annual dues, vidnal Hbillty. No life insurunee. AD) seats and for the enlistment of secirit i< eae ‘Cun be purchased at Sh nates TAR, rnoors, 1 15th st., Corcoran Building. o charge for Hanging. LOWER BCLs WORK, €c:, DES on’, i WEINMEI ERS rare Ofiice Dyeing and Scouring Estab SLs Oth st naw. _se193m Formerly at #66 H st, nw. (Fee BY Ros 5 Adams, errs B14 Sth st. aw. Pension and Claim Agents’ work a speclalty., _Briets. Testimony, Petitions aud Arguments se3-3m {ier sanven s supp GAS FIXTURES | GAS FIXTURES, °SEATE MANTELS. SLATE MANTEIA Instock Latrobes, Ranges, Furnaces NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. ~ JON W. Comsos. JoHx W. Macai CORSON & MACARTNE ERS, Glever Bulldiie Vin Fe Washington, D.C. Deposit Accounts, subject to check at wigut, received sromi Firms. Corporations and Individuals. All and Bonds sted on the New York a Philadelphia Stuck Exchanges bought snd sold commission. “Boston orders execived — Auericad Bell ‘Telephone Sek dealt in. istrict of Columbia bouds of all denommations on id for Sule. Stuck and Bouds ofall local sureet Tall- wads. Gas, ‘Instrunce und ‘Telephone Companies boughit und soid. 2p (Fee, THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS Residents is purtieulariy called to PHOS- 2, {he new aud popular, Brat aud Nerve Tonic and Sile,uard against Slalaria. For sale xreated by tLe glass oF in butles by W. G. MILBURN, Sole 1i- Yeulor and Mauutacturer, Y4zy Peuusylviuia ave ap Tie Besr Pesce TO FIND A NOVEL AND USEFUL PRESENT. THE MOST EXTENSIVE GENERAL LINE OF BRASSES TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSO: : 424 9TH STREET sel nos Lsvns, Arrexrioy, LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS. M'LLE M. J. PRANDI, 1809 F Strexr, POMPADOUR BANGS. —_ SHINGLED BANGS. ‘These styles never need be in the hairdressers’ hands; always ir order by plain eombing. Hair ed dressed and Bangs Shing 3y3 6m* Maz J. P. Pana IMPORTER OF FASHION, 1107 F STREET NORTHWEST. Complete assortment of. French and English BON- NETS aid HATS, of the latest and most approved style. Novelties being constantty received. nai For THE FINEST MADE GARMENTS PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH GEORGE T. KEEN, MERCHANT TAILOR, 0ol7-3m 414 9TH BTREET NORTHWEST. Fassa Orexne LADIES’ SEAL SKIN SACQUES, FINE PLUSH GARMENTS, — Gur sales in LADIES’ WRAPS are very much in advance of what we anticipated. ‘We hat afresh g Dave just returned from New York with SEAL SKIN BACQUES, CLOTHING COMPANY, ‘which the LOWEST NEW. YORE nai CORNER 7TH AND G STREETA ERGet ea Stetina opie e Wesecuredspedai Beale Mt rine E M. B. Bucce west oan ea Ese Awarda for Art Designs, by the ‘Embroidery and Drawo BEAL PLUSH SACQUES VISITER AMD NEW | ats Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT Receipms To-pay.— Internal revenue, $337,790; customs, $549,180. RESIGNED.—Second Assistant Engineer Thos, F. Hall, United States revenue marine, lately attached to the steamer Ewing, has resigned to accept the position of superintendent of the Chesapeake Gas compan AS ‘s works, Baltimore. THE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT issued yes- ferday shows that the increase of the debt dur- ing the month of November was $4,887,198.47. PERSONAL.—Mr. Hendricks’ life was insured for only $1,000.—Senator Riddleberger and ntative Hiscock are at the Arling- ton.— Lula Garfield, who skates ata Youngs- town rink, ia advertised by the proprietor BSA niece of the late President.—Dr. T. 8. Verdi, of this city, has in press alittle book entitled ‘The Infant Philosopher: Stray leaves from e Baby's Journal,—Mr. John Q. Adams, of New York, is in town, visiting bis siste Mrs. Flora Adams Darling.—Ex-Representa- Live Belford, of Colorado, is said tobe writing his autobiography, to be published next spring.— Senators Warner Miller and Hale, Representa- Uve Stone, of Mississipp!, ex-Réepresentative John Hancock, of Texas, and Judge William: Strong, of Washington, were registered in New York list night.——Ex-Attorney General Brew- ster, since hfs return from Europe, has resumed his ‘law practice in Philadelphia--Repre- sentatives Clardy and Bland, of Missouri, and Oates, of “Alabama, are’ at_ Willard’ —Representatives Price, Wisconsin, Burroughs, of Michigan, and ex-Delegate Post, of ‘Wyoming, are’ at the Ri Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton will make his home tor the present at Willard's,—Sena- tor Frye and wife, Representative Reed, J.P Bass, and J. W. Berry, of Maine, George Fleeger, of Pennsylvania, and H. P, Ward and wife, of Dubuque, are at the Hamitton.—Mr. Dorman B. Eaton, of the Civil Service Commis- sion, isto be dined by the Boston Reform Club in that city on the evening of the 12th inst,— Senator Teller, Coi. Ingersoll, and Captain Wile Hams, of the navy, were in Chicago: on Tuesday.— Representative Marbury, of Michigan, is at the. Ebbitt.- Miss Hattie Whiting, whose visit to. Washing- ton has been so much enjoyed by her friends in musical aud social circles, left to-day for Bos- ton, to resume her musical pursuits there.— Mr. Walter Paris, whose water color drawings have been on exhibition in Boston for the past two weeks, has returned to tc the city, and isagain occupying his studio on G street.———Re- gor nuiedives: Forney, of Alabama, Taylor, of ‘ennesxee, and barksdale, Mississippi, are at the Metrojx litan.—Mr. J. &. Dodge, of this city, has an article on ural Reereations” in Outing for December.—lepresentative Mor- row, of California, arrived in town this morn- ing and is at the Ebbitt. THE CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES. What is Known About Them in Ad-| vance—Orgauization of Two Houses. H THE DEMOCRATS OF THE HOUSE. i The democratic caucus to nominate the | Speaker and officers of the House will be held Saturday evening. There will ve no opposition | to Mr. Carlisle, who will probably be nominated for Speaker by acclamation. The other officers of the House will probably be elected h opposition, the only contest, indeed, ng Over the doorkeepership, which was left | yaeant by Mr, Wintersmith’s death, But few | prominent candidates: haye been brot ward for this position, Thi seels to be betwe and Tra is 10 op position to, House thought, 11 ia ‘ will probably be an effort nade to have the purty cattcus upon the question of the revision Of the rules aud some other Important matters, butat may be deemed desirable to leave these j matters tor auother eaueus. | THE REPUBLICANS OF THE 10USE | | will hold & catceus im the hall of Representatives | relock p. m., Saturday, to nominate their | | unt to candidate Yor Speaker. Though they have no | chunce of electing the Speaker, considerable { | terestis taken to know who ‘they | and itis likely that there will, be # pr | contest for the nomination, ‘The sel rouubiy Te between eed, of M ‘rank Hiseoek, of New Yori. for chosen lea aaker 18 sdppuxed to be the of Lie party on the floor, This was noi th however, during the list. Congress Keifer was the republican nominee fu In the attempt tw exercise the lei was met with the rivalry of both cock. ora while the three strove i tion ‘of thelr party, until final the ascendancy thrdugh his pines ‘The Maine man and the New Yorker will sagain In the caucus on Saturday, Th stite ot New York will claim to be entitled to, the highest rank on account of its political 4 Portauce, Dub Its generally believed that Ree will get Bie homination on seeount of the ability | with which he conducted party matters during | the last session. THE REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS will be held at the Capitol to-morrow evening to nominate a president pro tempore of the Senate. There is no certainty as to who will celve the nomination, but the impression grows that Mr. dura will be the choice if | he will accept.” ‘The eaticus will not contine its | action to the selection of a presiding officer, but | will consider other matters of importance, It | is understood that the proposition will be made | to favor the immediate passage of the Hoar bill regulating the presidential succession. It this uction should be taken it will lessen the import- | ance of the oltice of ‘president pro-tempore, and probably Lake away much of the interest ih the contest. ‘The caucus will probably decide upon the course of the party in connection with the presidental appointinents, THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORS will not hold their caucus until after the repub- licans take aetion.. The demoeratle caucus will most likely be calied for Saturday, Changes in the Offices. The followiag promotions have been made in the Patent office: Mrs, Columbia N. Payne, of Virginia,and Jos- eph C. Wildman, of Maryland, from $1,200 to $1,400; Miss Mary M. Ferry, of Ohio; Miss Mollie E. Smoot, ot Minnesota; Miss Mary E. Florence, of Illinois, and Thos, Neligan, of New York, from ,000 to $1,200; Miss Marie L. Glapp, of Maine; Miss Emnia M. Miles, of Mich- igan; Mrs. Bessie W. Seabrook, of South Caro- Una, and Mrs. Marion Veitenhelmer, of New York, from $900 to $1,000, United States Treasurer Jordan, in a note to the Commissioners, states that the resignation of Mr. Z. W. Denham, jr,, a cierk in the office of the sinking fund D.C, has been accepted, and that Miss Roberta Mott has been appointed to the vacancy, with compensation at the rate of $900 per anhum from December 1, 1885, Two clerks were recently discharged from the Post Ottice department, one for drunkenness And another was allowed to resign for not pay- ing his debts. ‘ ‘Tue President has appointed Alfred C. Erger- ter to be surveyor of customs for the rt of Wheeling, W.. Va.; Horace B. Moore, to be col- lector of ‘customs for the district ot Duluth, inn. J. V. Cracratt has been appointed toa clerk- ship in the Philadelphia wnint through the efforts of Hon. 8. J. Randall, ‘The Secretary ol the ‘Treasury has appointed Wm. F.Shadle, of Pennsylvania, to be chief of @ division in the second controller's office. ‘Wm. D. Kendricks, recently appointed United States shipping commissioner of the port of Philadelphia, has decided not to accept the offiee and his written Secretary Manning to ‘Sixth Auditor McConville has recommended that the following promotions be made in his Office, to date from the first of the new year: W. H. Gunnison, of Maryland, from $1,600 to $1,800; Mrs. Maggie W. Young, ofthe District fo RUSS Se ae oS 5200 to $140 ‘Aina AM. Micsare aud James Hi. Brune: man from $900 to $1,000. James A. Towner, of New York, has been ap- pointed storekeuper under the superintendent ofthe Treasury department, atan annual salary Of $1,200, vice Robert J. Walker, of the District of Columbia, removed. Mr. Walker is a son of Fetaty ‘of the 7 from isis to 184, re — ‘There were no charges Wed againt bir. Walker: How te Civilize the Indians. ‘VIEWS OF COMMISSIONER ATKINS SET FORTH IN ‘HIS ANNUAL REPORT. ‘The commissioner xxins, in his annual report proposes, as a method of civilizing the Indians, that they be taught agriculture, He. sees signs of Indian progress and THE NEW DISTRICT MARSHAL. Mr. Albert A. Wilson Appointed to 8: ceed Marshal MeMichael. ¢ THE APPOINTMENT RECEIVED WITH CoMMEN- DATION~A SKETCH OF THE NEW APPOINTER— THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER TO THE RETIRING MARSHAL. ‘The President yesterday appointed Mr. A. A. ‘Wilson to be United States marshal for the Dis- trict of Colymbia, succeeding Col. Clayton Me- Michael. Mr. Wilson was not an applicant for the position, but was summoned to the White House yesterday by the President to confer about the matter. The new marshal will not be’ called upon to perform the unofficial and Social duties which have been considered as Pertaining to the office, as the President is con- Vinced that the people of the District of Colum- bia are entitled to the entire time and attention of this officer in the performance of the legiti- mate duties pertaining to the marshaiship. THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER To MARSHAL MMT CHAEL. The President, in relieving Col. MeMichael, Addressed him a letter yesterday, in which he sald: “I bave this day determined to appoint as your successor in the office of marshal of the District of Columbla Mr. Albert A. Wilson, of this city. Thave every assurance that he will continue in the legitimate and official functions Of the office the same ¢lean methods and admi- rable system which you have maintained, I bespeas for him the consideration and kind- ness whieh you have expressed yourself as will. ing and anxious to extend to your successor. It is @ satisfaction to assure you that your dis- charge of official duty has nail that could be desired, and that ur thoughtfulness in Suggesting’ and ability in exeenting measures tor my personal comforts and pleasure are fully appreciated and will be pleasantly remem- I thank you, too, for your willingness to con- tinue in the discharge of your duties beyond the time when you desired to retire, at my so- licitation and for my ease and convenience, In permitting you at your own request now to be relieved of the duties of your official place, I desire to express the hope that success and Prosperity may atiend all your undertakings, and that comfort anay watt upon all your future o . McMichael tendered his resignation on the 5th of last March, but remained in office at the request of the President. THE NEW MARSHAL. The news of the appointment of Mr. Wilson as marshal was quickly carried about the city last evening, and was received with commend- ation everywhere, and especiully from the members of the District democracy, to whom most agrees politically. “Many of M, a's his home, corner of ‘20th and G streets, last evening, and’ congratulated him, Mr. Wilson, who is 43 years orage, isa native of Washington and ‘thoroughiy’ identified with the city. He is president of the Fire- men’s Insurance company, president. of the — Met Raliway company, a director National bank of | th mblic, a trustee of the Reai je Title nsuraNnce company, and Interested in various concerns represeutinig Washington capital and Washington enterprise. His lather, who dic Ago, Was & prominet iunber n mcr of the city council, and 4d tlied thoroughly, as his son is, with’ the city's Interest. Me, Albert A. Wilson married) a ughter of Mr. Thomes 3, Eutwisle, the build- | ing {nxpector. MR. WILSON’S POLITICAL SE Mr, Wilson has been for n fied with resen Cong or CE years identi- he Distriet democracy. As the rep- ative of the District on the democr onal committee, he kas been rezarde Ww some extent as the spokesman of his part in District. The confidence which his fe low-democrats repose in him has been mani. Jest by his having been chosen for several } to preside over the Columbia deme During the last president Witson was very money toaid the de ays been Tairness and propri- inen for Distaiet ear ety offi CONGRATULATIONS—WHAT THE NEW MARSHAL SAYS. ‘The congratulations which were poured upon Mr. Wilson last evening were continued this morning, when Mr, Wilson was obliged to hotd | a reception in his office in the Firemen’s Tusu- | of appointing District iding, To aSvar reporter hie said that he had been ttken somewhat by surprise by the appointment. He had not yet considered any s relating to the appointments in the desire first,” he sald, “to acquaint self thoroaghly with the duties of the offic ‘The President, us L understand, desires that the marshal sual devote his attention entirely to the duties of that office, and {tis my intention to carry out bis wishes in that respect. T hope that] may give as great satisfaction tt the dis- arge of my dutley as my predecessor has done.” ATALK WITH THE RETIRING MARSHAL, shal MeMichael was found by a Srax re porter on duty-at his office at the City Hall at noon tovlay. He bad not then met his snc cessor, “I think the President has made an ex- cellent appointment,” he sald to the reporier. M “I have never known Mr. Wilson personally, but the duties of my office have required me td pod deal about the citizens of Wash- aT have ‘of Mr.Wilson in that us a solid, conscientious, able, business dent's letter to . Tt was une ted, I know, but ry highly. Com- J will preserve It and prize it vei ing ax itdid from a President whose natural prejudices, one would suppose, would have led him to severely criticise an official who held office under the circumstances I did, it has a double vaine to me.” McMichael stated that he was ready to ver his office atuny time. An inventory of public property would have to be made beiore the transter could be made and the current ac- counts settled. “The transier will doubtless take place before Monday; perhaps it will be Saturday. The present term of court closes Saturday, and it might be embarrassing to the new marshal to formally enter on his duties be- tore that day.” Marshal McMichael ‘last week urged the ident to appoint his successor before the mecting of Congress, inorder toavoid the delay that might attend the confirmation of the new marshal. Col, MeMichael intends, as soon as he ‘quits office, to return to Philadelphia and take an active part in the editorial management of his paper, the North American, THE PATRONAGE OF THE OFFICE. The office of the marshal is regarded as one of the most valuable, and in point of official dignity “one of the most important in the District. The compensation is restricted by a recent act of Congress to $6,000 a year, all fees in excess of that sum being turned ‘into the Treasury. Tho marshal appoints a deputy at a salary of $3,000 year.’ This office ts uow Nlled yy Mr. G. W. Phillips. He appoints also achiet bailiff at a salary of $1,400; a bailiff who acts as clerk at a salury of $1,300; three civil bailitts who receive $3.50 a all the year around, and five criminal bailiffs, who receive $3.50 4 day during the sessions of’ the Criminal Court. ‘The marshal also appoints a guard and driver for the jail van, at salaries res) ively of $7: and $60 a month. The engineer, the force of watchmen and Serge = ity, ewe = ractically appointed by arshal, thoux. They are borne on the rolis of the Attorney General's office. ‘THE CHANGE WILL PROBABLY BE MADE SAT- URDAY. ‘This afternoon Mr. Wilson called at Marshal McMichael’s office and had along interview. The change in the office will probably be made Satarday. WHAT I8 SAID ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT, ‘Mr. B, H. Warner said toa Stam reporter: “I Tegard the appointment as an excellent one. Mr. Wilson is @ good business man, and the President has made a very good selection.” ELI SSS aR pean ier, The wppointment ig @ good one and ive: ion.” M. M, Parker Sor prelegegin ed of the tment that of home mocrat Na: ‘haye given more, general . M: Ashford the appointment is & eapliato and eae the bar could not be et said “I was: glad Telegrams to The Star. ENGLISH LIBERALS AHEAD. DOWNFALL. CACERES CAPTURES a CAUSE OF MR. HENDRICKS’ DEATH. KING THEBAW’S CAUSE OF MR. HENDRICKS’ DEATH. Due te « Clet of Bleed in the Brate. Bripcrrorr, Iti, Dec. 3—A prominent Physician who was Mr. Hendricks’ friend and attendant ior a longer period than any other that Mr. Hendricks aid Sticks was stricken with paralysis, trom fully recovered, and as is Usual in cases of partial ‘@ clot formed that event- LiFe ere eee NO NEWS OF REVOLUTION IN MEXIOO. Loxpox, Dec. 3.—The Mexican minister here states thai he has received no official informa- tion respecting a revolt in Mexico, aes it ‘one of the I ishments of the kind in the United States. The fire was discovered shortiy betore To'clock, but when the ent had arrived the flames had gained headway that it was impossible to save works. ‘The firemen conceatrated their in confining the fire to the works and sa the surrounding property. ‘The loss is. mated at $262, ) partially insured. graphic communication with tbe city, seriously Interruy by the fact that many of the wires Tunning into the city, and which were strung over the works, Were melted by the —.—___ —— eee A FATAL RAILROAD AOOIDENT. SEVERAL VERY DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. HOPE OF THE LIBERALS. Their Trust im the Counties Net in Vain—Their Strength Net Likely to Overcome a Parnell-Tory Alliance. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to Tre EVENING STAR. Lonpon, Dee. 3.—The liberals have not placed their hopes on the counties in vain. London and Lancashire proved tory strongholds, but Scotland and the northern English counties, except Lancashire, Wales and the midiands, are liberal. In the south and east the liberals made ‘gains yesterday. ‘The counties returned thirty-four liberals to sixteen tories, with a ma- Jority ot 40,000 liberal votes. Among the bor- oughs, Manchester is called the great te. The greatest indignation is felt at the five can- didates who, by refusing to accept arbitration ‘with their rivals, lost Une liberal seats. A black list of them is printed in the papers and posted at the clubs, from which there is talk of ex- pelling them. In the boroughs up to the pres- ent 820,636 liberals and 788,522 conservatives have voted. Though a large majority of the conservative members have been elected in y. ‘There are lections to come off, of which Parnell will get 40, A liberal majorliy over the tories and Irish seems beyond hope, but the compara- lve closeness of the two great parties simply Strengthens Parnell. The liberals have been much cheered by the last two days’ results, The state of the poll at 2 a. m. to-day is 241 lib- €rals, 201 conservatives and 47 Parnellites. deterrent And So Good Night to King Thebaw. DKIVEN OFF IN A BULLOCK CART FROM HIS PALACE TO THE BRITISH STEAMER, Special Cable Dispatch to THY EVENTNo STAR. Lonpos, Dec. 3.—King Thebaw’'s collapse is even worse than expected. He wassimply driven oi in a bullock cart to the British steamer. The Burmese welcomed the English everywhere. Now Lord Duifin himself is ex- pected to proceed to Mandalay to make the final disposition of affairs. ————— THE LIBERALS FIFTY AHEAD. The Tide Still in their Favor in the English Parliamentary Elections. Loxpox, Dee. 3.—The election for member of parliament in the east division of Cork resulted in the return ot W. J. Lane, nationalist, by 314 votes to 266 for Mr. Stuart, loyalist. In the middie division of Cork, Dr. J. C, Tanner, nation: lected by a Vote of 5,033 to 106 for Mr. Arthur Patton, loyalist. ‘The re- turns from the parliamentary elections received up to two o'el 2 Hberals, 203 tories, und 46 nationalists ’ In Worcestershire, South (Evesham) division, Sir IR. Temple, conservative, was elected by & Vote of 4,080 to 3.84 for Mr." A. Chamberlain, 1, In Lancashire, Darwin division, Lord e, ‘Vative, was elected by a vote tor Mr. J. G. Potter, liberal. heast division, Alderman John nalist, was elected by a vote of 0333 to 106 for Mr. Warren, loyalist, In Long- ford, uorth division, Mr, Justin McCarthy, na- list, was elected by a vote of 2,592 to'163 for Mr. James Wilson, loyallst. ‘The retarns received up to 3 o'clock this after- noon show the election of 256 liberals, 208 tories, und 48 nationalists, in Kerry Mr. Shehan, nationalist, was elected by a Vote Of 3,069 to 36 tor Mr. Robertson, loy- ist. CALLAN BADLY BEATEN. The returns from the election in Louth yes- terday show that Mr, Philip Callan, who was repudiated by Mr, Parnell and ran as an inde- nt nationalist against Col. Nolan, Mr. il's nominee, was deteated by over 1,000 inajority, a greater Victory than was expected nationalists, as Mr. Callan is vers n the district, The vote was: Col. Nolan, 580; Mr. Callan, L451. b Tu Armagh, middie division, Prof. McKane, conservative, was elected. He’ received 4,178 Votes, to 2,667 for Mr, Leamy, liberal. In Dublin, nortiy division, Mr, John J/Clancy, nationalist, was by ® vute of 7,560 to 1,425 for Mr. K. Caldbeck, loyalist, Be. waren g PEACE IN PERU. Caceres Enters Lima and an Under- standing is Reached. ‘Lima, Dec. 3.—There was severe firing in the center of the town between ten and eleven o'clock Tuesday night, but yesterday morn- ing an armistice was declared until midday, The number of killed and wounded f¥ not_known, but it is not large. Much dam- age was done to property. Gen. Caceres pas pulled up the pavements in the neighborhood of Bolivar square and erected barricades, His troops are said to have cannon on the house- nding the palace. The conflictng parties have arrived at a settlement and an agreement has been signed that one of them is to name the members of a commission to elect a provincial president, who shall convoke gen- gralelections. This was brought about by the diplomatic corps, whose ‘offices were ten- dered on Sunday and have since been de- manded by both sides. SANTIAGO DE CHILI, Dec. 3.—The news of the successful aitack of Gen, Caceres on Lima caused a profound sensation here, as it is poss! bie that it will endanger the commercial refa- tions existing between Chili and Peru, petit nce WRECK ON THE ERIE ROAD. A Passeuger Train Thrown From the Track—A Man Killed and Two Cars Burncd—Apparently the Werk of Train Wreekers. WELLSVILLE, N. Y,, Dec. 3.—Train 4, the St, Louls limited express, on the Erie road, bound enst, was wrecked af Sclo abous 12:20 this morning. Henry Allen, the engineer, was killed. The passengers were more at less shaken up, but none were hurt seriously. The tratn took fire and the baggage and smoking cacs were burned. The accident was caused by 9 misplaced switch. BUFFALO, N. ¥., Dec. 3.—A special from Wellsville, N. X., says: Train No, 4, the limited express, jumped the track here at 12:30 o'clock this morning. The train was running very fast, notstopping at Scio. A freight train had left’ at 12 oclock, and _it is thought that the switch was misplaced. The engine is on its side. Engineer Henry W. Allen was killed, but his fireman escaped with a few slight’ bruises. After the accident the cars caught fire and the car was burned. The smoking car was also partially consumed, but by the heroic action of the citizens the rest of the train was saved. Scio has no fire ds t, and ail the work was done by a bucket brigade. Gne of the citizens, while at work subduing the flames, was seriously injured ey the explosion of some railroad joes. jome of the pas- sengers on the train were injured. Evuina, N. ¥., Dec. 3.—A Erie train, No. jum Scio this mornii he Cheasapeake and Ohio Earnings. New York, Dec. 3.—The official statement of the Chesapeake and Obio rallroad system for October, 1685, shows gross earnings of 17; operating expenses $384,312,and net earnings of $244,205, This ts. an increase, as compared With last year, of $56,559 in gross earning»; an increase of $2,845 in net earnings and a increase in the surplus of $53,714. The Chesa- peake and Ohto proper shows gross earnings of ES055U30; operating expenws, #195008, and het Carnings $103,768, and the Chesapeake, Obioandsouth western gross earnings 6108,10 operating expenses, $95,065, and net earnings, a Burned by Exploding Gasoline. CHIcAGo, Dec. 3.—By the explosion of a cask of gasoline oll at No, 13 Margaretstreet day, five men were burned, three se nisex are occupied by’ John Buckley, & : mp-lighter. Buckley and four men who were at work for him were filling the Lorehes from casks when the explosion occurred, Michel Tobin, Frank Williams and Matt Fite- patrick were Seriously burned about the face and hands, and Charles Hynes and Buekley were slightly burned. tee Natural Gas for Buffalo. Prrrspuns, Dec. 3.—A special telegram to the Dispatch from Oil City says: The Standard Gil company has a scheme unaer way to pipe nat- ural gas for heating and jiluminating purposes in Buffalo, The plan is to lay «lange trank line from the Venango district to and trom there to Buffalo. At Corry there will’ be the pumping machinery necessary to force gas to its destination. The machinery, f said, will be constructed on the principle of t Worthington duplex pumps used by National Transit company for pumping oll, modified In such @ inanner as to adapt them to their uses, the it is the the THartrorD, Conn., Dec. ‘o'clock this morning fire was discovered on tu fourth floor of the upper case of the E. N. Welch company, of Forestville. | The bulldi whieb Is four stories in beight,and built of bri and wood, was entirely destroyed, together with the engine, machinery, botlers and stock. The loss is from $80,000 to $100,000; ansur- ance, $43,000. About one hundred men are thrown out of employ: INDICATIONS THAT THE STRIKE Is DRAWING NEAR AN END. Prrrsecra, Dec. 3.—The strike the miners is said to be nearing an AL © Neil's the men are digging right along, sad at all the other points where the men are worke ing everything is quiet. Some wild rumors are afloat, but there in them.’ The miners in number of them held @ caucus and sent tes to the Alliquippl mine, @ litue low Pine Run, to ascertain whether ra. two del distance there were any men working there, turned with ‘the information that ®fty men 7 ent lo work yesterday at2ly cents. ‘The effect ifus not buen lobened, but it fe me Ueipated that some of the diggers will work. Many say that an effort Will be inade te get the men to come out, panna A Big Sawmill Burned. OXE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MEN LEFT IDLE, Bay Crry, MicH., Dec. 3.—At 11 o'clook last, night a fire broke oat in the cupola of the 1m of the McGraw sawmill Birdsall @barker, Tue wind was blowing lightly fromm the mass flames. “The firemen saw that the mill must consumed, and directed their attention to ing the fire from spreading, succeeding by atren- uous efforts in confining the conflagration the mill proper and the adjacent tram: 1 o'clock the mill was in ruins. ey the ‘on the Saginaw river, of Its erection, in 1873, gem of the kind in, the nual capacity 9,000, sides laths, staves, ‘heading Birdsall places the loss at #1: there is an insurance of $100, 3 furaisned employment for one bundred and fifty men. —— Abolishing Bridge Tollson Passengers. Sr, Lovrs, Dec. 3.—A meeting of wer agencies of cast bousd Lines Was held ere Sesterday. The bridge tolls on traffic were abolished. This is equivalent tow reduction of 75 cents on tickets to all eastern points, ——-—— Powhatan, has sent to the Navy department from Key West, November 25th, @ report of the board of officers who Investigated the case of the men abandoned on Roncader Island, who ‘were rescued by the Powhatan. A copy of the report has been submitted to the State depart ment. The names of the abandoned men are Anthony Repp, @ native of Alsace; Henry Van Gel a Dutehinane Thel saneg,” an carebete tchman. Their "4 fnvestignted by the board ‘of officers, does not differ materially from that originally published. They contracted with a firm to guano Sioa Sasa ule netted ot nce noe n > pe in May, 1a8h- Capt, Gennett left the isiand in December to charter vessels toremove the 10, and returned with three which were loaded and mained on the island, unt hatan, #ithout recelving an: employers. They tihink they ‘ ey ve for wages and ad Gennett, and th: have been foully dealt with. The men good physical condition. They desire Present to remain on the Powhatan, Of thelr destitute condition, end as ‘as supernumeraries, Pow! mainat ey ‘West for a couple of weeks for rs, ial E 5 a fit f 5 ee g Ls becker, Tuomas Calin Glorious, Thee. plea ‘iiliam P, F gs en od J. Lacy, Gilmore Thomas A: ‘atson, B. Fleet ‘The district attorney stated that much of the THE TESTIMONY. Lucy Wards, colored, the first witness for the government, testified to the finding of the boay on Mr. Gilbert's place. Lafayette Mount, colored, testified to the find- Of the body, the preceding witness beving