Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1885, Page 4

LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. Osrice oF THE CHIEF SIGXAr. Orricer, Dee. 15, 1885, 11 a.m, For the mniddie Atlantic states, fair weather, warmer on Wednesday, winds shifting to west Wasnixerox, D. and south. For Wednesday the temperature will rise in the districts on the Auantic coast, in the southern states and the Ohio valley, with fair weather. eat WE ARE OFFERING our entire stock of Jow Body Brussels at $1.25 per yard. Moses & Son's, cor. 11th and F streets n.w. Messrs. BRULATOUR & DyER, 1225 Pennsyl- vania avenue, have received today another selection of fine etchings and engravings suit- nts, Inspection of which iy ‘invited. They show able for holiday prese the public are cordi the largest and most varied styles of mouldin; and request their patrons desiring frames ‘Christmas to place orders at once, to avoid dis- appointment Wooten Groves, Jersey gloves, kid gloves, @ogskin gloves, buck gloves, castor gloves: in fact, any style of a glove that a geutleman to wear, at prices to suit the most eco- momical. Franc’s, corner 7th and D, the only tly one-price’ hat and gents’ furnishing atric! store in this city. “Tex PER CENT off for cash on holiday goods @t Drew's, 9th and Penna. avenue. ‘Lrtrae Tor.—smaliest skater in America. E street Kink to-night, AT WHOLESALE Prices.—We have overpro- duced at our manufactory and shall retail cloth- ing st wholesale prices. Elseman Bros., cor.7th For tHe Hora ys.—All desiring wines and d exam- Ane any of the many brands kept by Uhr. Xan- Nquors for the holidays should call der, No. 909 7th street northwest. TEACHERS allowed 25 per cent discount on Christmas Cards. Max Cohen, 613 7th st. ‘THOMAS MANAHAN, No. 32 Montgomery st., Hadson, N. Y., two years was given up by Bis physicians. He was aMlicted with dyspep- sia and obstinate constipation; had lost fort: in weight and was a bed-ridden invali commenced taking Brandreth’s pills in doses E Sus, some, two sod une. She Bo, Sook ts every night’ fora mont! eight poan aay ght, and was able io attend. to business: two pills every night for the following six weeks, and was entirely cured. Frex! Water!—A rare chance to buy goods at your own price. A lot of Blanket, Comforts, Cloaks, Shawis, Underwear, Velvets, cte.. dam- aged by water at the fire in our building last Sunday night, will be almost given away, as the goods must be sold at once. M. EISENMANN & Ero., 1926 Pa_ave., bet. 19th and 20th'sts. ETHESDA, direct from Waukesha, received yomerday at Sbaitr's “Mineral Water’ Depot, 1010 F street. JanFa MFA: ‘7th street nw. LAarcr assortment colored gas globes at Shedd's. LitTLF Tor.—Smallest skater in America. E street Kink to-night. Dox't Buy your Xmas jewelry until you Jfarris ef have priced R. & Co's, 432 7th st. Must SELt.—We have an overproduction of clothing; they must be disposed of. Eiseman ‘Bros, cor. 7th and E. For fine Watches, Diamonds, Jews and Silverware at low prices go to’ J. 's, 629 ave. “Oe Huxprep di of Christmas Cards, daiberal discount todealers, Max Cohen,613 7th. Fusset1’s Ick CREAM and Charlotte Russe. 1427 New York avenue. | Fre Portraits. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. av. | ‘Wonprrs for X-mas at J. Jay Gould’s,9th st. CALL Ax EXAMINE FUSSELL'S a dis: play of satin, plush and tancy boxes, favorsan yuest stock of choice candice in the mottoes. city. Prices $1 to 25c. per pound. i taneous pho! a ZEW, instant photograph gallery, 711 | ‘STUDENT and duplex lamps at Shedd’s. Lospon Cough Syrup, only 10c.; at druggists. Just RECEIVED trom Paris a fine assortment ot French Mantel Clocks and Bronzes at J. Marr's, 629 Pa. ave. AcE and eyesight fitted.$1. Hempler’s,cor.4%. CITY AND DISTRICT. Condensed Locals. Street will be lighted at 5:00 p.m. and extingu! at 5:00 a. m. ‘The Tinners’ Assembiy, No. 2,031, last might | @iseussed the elght hour ‘question and ratified | by @ unanimous Vote a resolution adopted at a Previous mecting “that eight hours sball on- stitute & day's work, with a reduction in wages ota eult hus con a ‘man. i ‘A suit bas by the U.S. sgt. George | ‘Hui, jr., John T. Mitchell and H. P. GilLert, to eeoVer $5,000, amount of; bond of the former with the others as sureties. The action is an bond of Mr. Hill as = contractor. mm sends the January number of thie Catholic World. J. Sills sends Demorest’s Monthly and Popu onthly for January. ‘To-day, im the Police Court, William Magru- der was chareed with striking Charles Lewis on | the head with a brick, and the case was con-| ‘éhued indefinitely on account of the man’s in- juties; bonds $300. Mr. Thomas said that he AeG‘heard from the physician that the injured had been struck over the eye, and that akull was fractured. In view of these facts he would ask that the bail be increased to $500, lar 3} i ‘which was done. In the Maggie Mitcheil company at Albangh’s | rkhurst, a well Known Washingtonian, formeriy a newspaper this week is Mr. George A. re} r here. e fire which occurred Sunday night at 1926 Vennsylvania avenue, was in preinises occu seeured iry goods store snd not by Wm. Kernon, as incorrectly re, Christmas pied by Elsenmann & Bro. asa poried. Cop und the residences of Senato and the President's message other rectory has heen published. ‘The name of the counsel of the Liquor Deal- ets’ association will probably be announced ‘s Inamediately tol- it will com > the ope! within the next few d: lowing such announcem Sung up, they say, of av liquor di neir interests in the courts, a. Hirsh & Co. of N appraisements dec reserved. few Yor! TY LAST Ni ¢ June, 1584, Wi window and general delivery, addressed to Ward, whic called for by a colored man who was shad: Bz Special Agent Jucubs to a house on Meri- | DHL Last nicht at o'clock the bi gban, accompanied by Jacobs, and wer. In Louisiana Ward served two terms in t ure, representing Gi be moved to Norfolk, Va. U.S. Marshal Seott, $f Bicumond, is expected hero to-night to take ‘ard to Richinond. —-——_ CHILDRENS’ Curistas C1. organized. and are diligently at wo Fendalt, Mrs. Jobn A. Baker and Mrs. C. Willard) are ebarged with the collection of sub- Xpeases of tae Clrrist- @ias dinner and entertainment. (1) @outribu- ions may be sent either to THE STA omice oF to the of the ladies’ commitice, Mes. Commissioner Webh, F uid 18th streeta, when 3 will be acknowledved through the eolamns us of clothing should be sent to Miss Loring, No. 1512 K Street. The children who want to send toys, Books or Presents of any Kind for the poor No. geriptions to fray thy Tue Star. All contribut ehburen can 1308 P strove re them with Mrs, Pert itowing sums Fecelyed- Balance from last year's club, $1 Mrs. Wiuthean B. Wel . E. Wend, 35; Mrs. A. E. Perry, Maxwell Wood- Mrs. R. Ress Mr AB. Mrs. HE. Mrs. Natl Leouart Whitney, $5 Friend,” 91. SS Nanpenro Wasts A New Trras.—Mesers, Corkhill and Fields have filed a motion for a } st new trial in the case of Antonio Nandello, con- | she Pol viewd ou Saturday of the murder of Carmine | keeping Rotunno. ‘The grounds are: Because the evi- | fed that on the 21at of Just month he dence was insufficient to support the indict. auent; because the verdict was contrary to the evidence; because of errors of law by the justice at tbe trial in admittine testi | place and in certain jurors, an Sigg at tas Sie "usw ana apa evidence. above association met at Cosmopolitan | witnesses aferwut: THE HOLIDAY TRADE. ‘The Stores and the Christmas Shop- pers Suggestions to Purchasers. As Christmas day approaches the animation and bustle on the business streets increases. On fine afternoons many promenaders appear toselect a route throngh the parts of the city occupied py stores, merety to look at the beau- tiful displays of goods in the store windows, while, of course, large throngs are engaged in the more serious occupation of shopping. The rise and taste displayed by Washington rehants brings before the shopping public at this time the best and most beautiful pro- duets of the world. The variety of goods ap- propriate to the season from which purchasers can make eboice is remarkable. holiday goods will find it to their profit to use the advertising columns of THe STAR as a Tut STAR publishes today, and will continue to publish from day to day, notices of merchants who offer special attractions tor the holiday trade. Bacw's establishment, 416 7th street, season, with its throngs of shoppers, and is as Interesting as some offers his patrons many special bargains at this time in the cloak and suit department. These include Newmarkets, Russian elreulars, visites, plas dolmans, com: bination dresses and many other articles of He announces also tempting reductions in the prices of brocaded velvets and satins and special inducements In the upholstery dey ment. One Is almost bewildered in looking over ihe great stock of tancy ties offered for the holiday season. partment, as in the others, Mr. Baum bulletins Special reductions. “Low prices better than tall talk,” fs the motto of Tie Misrrr Store, corner of 10th and F streets. The establishment lives up to its motto by announcing through THE Stak prices which every man who has to should consult. THE DEAD LETTER SALE. | Dewling’s Anction Rooms this Morning—A Large Crowd and Spirited Bidding. beautifully artistic performance of 5 “Bettel ‘Stodene™ was given | by the ‘Thalia Opera company at the Si night. There was a crowded house at Dowling’s auc- tion rooms, corner of 11th street and Pennsyl- vania avenue, this morning. The occasion was the beginning of the annual dead inter office sale. The western half of the ground floor was given up to the parcels to be offered for sale. ‘These were done up in brown paper and piled in neat rows on long tables. the eastern half of the room and between them and the heaps of parcels was a counter on which Mr. Mark Latimer, the auctioncer, and his assistants held forth. The scene was very animated and the bidding spirited. The spec- tators were supplied with catalogues—pam- hty pages each—in which were areels, under the miscellaneous articles; 1,920 books and 79 arcels containing jewelry ‘hese represented one The crowd occupied Purchasers of catalogued 3,201 silver plate, &ec- year's accumulation of undelivered articlers in the dead letter office. THE ELEMENT OF CHANCE. ‘The sale was the more interesting because it had a little element of chance init. The par- cels were closed and the purchaser could tell what he was buying onl tion given In the catalog the author of the catalogue be it said that the work is remarkable for truthfulness and can- dor. Probably no other auetioneer’s catalogue 8 this does, that a certain damuazed underwear. true that the extent of the damages are not set forth, but still the public is put on its guard Another parcel is a “moth-eaten dress another as containing “a pair of dam- gloves,” another “two pairs cheap great Variety of from the briefdescrip- ‘fo the honor of ced, pareel contained Boys’ overcoats are sold at from $2 to $10, Jackets and punts for little boys at from $2.50’ to $7, boys THE SONG OF THE AUCTIONEER. The auctioneer and his assistant kept up a lively rattle all the time, to which low mutter- Ing responses were made by “Forty-five, forty-five—is that your bid—forty- five going, golng: fifty, flty, There, catch the parcel. ' Droppe Don'tiet 1t He on the floor, Now, here's the ‘That was the solo part sung by the auetioncer, ‘fhe cashler had part, which usualiy consisted of the A gentleman with a Suits at from $4 to overcoats at. from $4.50 to $16.50, and men’s suits at from 85 to $15. A large vari, ety of odd punts are offered ut prices ranging from $1.50 up. Jouxson & LUTTRELE, 713 Market Space, offer a large and select stock of dry goods and dress goods at very low prices. They sre clos- ing out a large assortment of cloaks at most. in- All who are in need of biankets ntage toexamine the the interest of t until the happy denouement, | Miss Clayton's conception and cl the bidders, Viting figures. will find {t to their adv: goods and prices offered enabled to offer colored and white blankets, lap sand horse blankets at_ prices which seem incredibly low. Patrousof this house will enjoy ntage of selection from a large stock, present Lime the benefit of a great reduction in prices. ‘To thousands of young and old no more sen- sible and acceptable present can be made at me than some necessary article of | Mr. Vicror E. ApLER, at his now well-known ten per cent clothing house, Nos, 927 and 929 7th street, has recently added to his stock a large amount of seasonable xoods, which the failure of an eastern firm enabled him to buy on exceptional terms, and wh offers to the public at correspondingly low | words “fifty cents pal haversack full of coins strapped over shoulderstood by the auctioneer and showed much dexterity thrown to him irom the outskirts which was 0 dense that a manat the outer act business with the cash- itting money by air line silver pieces of the crowd, edge could not trai fer except by trans over the heads of the pec | Seemed to be the magic sum, for that was nt which most of the parecls brought thi: THE PARCELS usually contained several articles character was varied and interesting, One par- cell contained a doll, a pair of infant's socksand a “damaged” hair switch, a and # ribbon, Another containes K of enrds, a toothbrush and a bee-smoker. Many contained soiled linen, which was via the U.S, ma led of delivery. ‘The general charac articles indicated Uthat the vast majority of the lots were probably mailed by Women, The sale will be continued each morn- ing and evening until the whole collection is disposed of. The auctioneer began to-day with the miscellaneous art THE DOUBLE The Trial of Louis Sommerfield for the Murder of His Wife and Son-in-law. In the Criminal Court this morning the case of Louis Sommerfield, alias Sonnenfeld, in- dicted for the murder of bis wife Christine and Fisenbraun, by shooting them on the 20th of last month on Maryland avenue, near 1th street northeast, was again up, and the selection of a jury was proceeded Attorney Worthington appear- ing for the government and E.P. J.-A. Maedel for the defendant. A JURY SELECTED. At 10:45 the jury was completed, and those selected was sworn as follows: George T. Stew- art, Raymond W. Burche, Lloyd Moxley, N. L, Stevenson, Arthur L. ‘Ss’ $5 Shoes, A. F. Moran, 1022 Many sensible people will devote their extra funds in the holiday season to making their homes comfortable and beautiful. the attention of such people to the larg xtures and slate mantels at Saat- SUEDD's, 409 9th sire jood Workmanship and good t: every where in Mr. Shedd’s establishment, has in stock latrobes of the handsomest designs, ranges and furnaces. ‘The reduction in prices of men’s furnishing goods, made by Denrecrt & sylvania avenue, in order to close business Jan- uury Ist, ocenrs ‘most opportunely tor the holl- ay purchaser. The stock of the firm include Earl & Wilson collars and cuffs, shirts of cc brated makes, underwear of hosiery, neck wear and gloves, all of which thé firm proposes to “slaughter,” to use a trade ims that they are offering the greatest bargains ever offered in Washing- ton. | ably‘on the wa: te is displayed MOMICIDE. » 1211 Penn every grade, son-in-law Gotlieb The sale of art goods now in progress at the parlors of the AssocraTED Axtists, 933 G Street northwest. atfords a fine o purchasers of Christmas gifts. embraces many art novelties in the way of paintings, banners and hangings, and is especl- ally rich in repoussee and hand-painted brass with, District tunity to re collection It is surprising to what extent leather Is used in making articles of daily use and ornament, A Visit to the well-filled warerooms of JAMES S$. TorHaM, 1231 Pennsylvania avenue, would not only ‘cause surprise, but would be profitable to any One selecting articles tor Christinas gifts. The stock includes the newest designs in leather ‘ives an interesting illustration of the skill has been attained in making fine leather Anderson, James H. Thompson, Alex. Lewis, Thos, W, Chase, Metzger, Daniel B. Werden, C. ( A. Shoemaker. The two’ ludictments were ® stout-built man rs old, with gray hair, whis- kers and mustache, and ‘attired in an old over- coat and dark pants, was seated near his coun- sel and appeared to be the imost unconcerned person in the court room. Mr. Worthington opened the case fa peaking but a few moments, and was fol- s, Who said the’ defen: ey would simply ask tnat ir judgment till ‘all th 3. Waiker, and consolidated. abuut 58 or 60 y No more acceptable or flattering gift can be \d than a finely executed photo- ‘The opening to-day ot INcE & CvpLiP’s photographie studio, 1015 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 11th street, portuaity for securing photo- y artists of ability and instruments made expressl, lio in London. tor making large Bnooks’ salesroom, 631 15th st., always | filled at this season with an unus- , but Jurors withhold the dence is in and then earetully examin ities of the law do not re- affords an o graphs taken whether the huw duce the erime. THE TESTIMO Edwary McCarthy testified that be was on F street when he heard the shot and went over to He described the conduct of the risouer on his departure from the house as be- isiol was shown able for its extent an beauty ofdesign. Many ot and ornament suitable for holiday gilts will be found on Mr. Brooks’ shelve: ‘The Christmas season bas from time imme- morial been a time when one expects some- te variety and er articles of use hat when the atiyhed and seen iscnbraun, the daughter of Mrs, Som- otleib Kisenbraun, testi- ¢ prisoner cume In, gol wa ginss of nd then asked for her mother. Tibed the shooting, one or more of the shots: being directed at witness. Sommerfold to zo out, hin, saving that he did not want a let the pistol drop ont of his sleev Witness then ran into prisoner pursued her, firings | Shot at her, and in the back room he shot her mother. Her mother had leit defendant seve- treaiment, onee | six year ayo: toothsoine on the he is ever to get tronize C, Witmer €( | \focers.1918 Pennsylvania avenue, will hav i iety of tible luxuri ‘Their shelves, counte: | boxes are heaped with tempting daint the holidays, and their prices are reasonable. olving in his mind the question will find that the question that ceur to him when he 1 KER'S, G17 and 619 7th strec nd put his lef arm on One who is re “What to buy? times beeause as far baek six months northwest, will v2" ‘The large stock of goods: istmas trade includes at had @ garden which sh e had never seen Sommerfeld ds, toilet, cases, work boxes, writ- ums, card eases and many other priate as citts. line of gent’s furnisi Pennsylvania id not escape the attention of apy one ding to make pureh Th 2 Cross-examination witness said when she | firstsew the pistol, the end was in the sleeve amertield kicked agai to be carried ayne, a colored girl ving near the testitied tw hearing the shots and looking aw the deceased woman leaving the dour, Sommerfield met her, and si when he shot atuts ies of TRE STAR, containing the exclusive | articles app! directory of ali government and local officials | ‘and Members, full, can be had | wt the counting-room. Price two cents. No ‘ing goods at of the prisoner, marrying Ei: te overcome, und bi can only emanate froin Con; of goods of th ane of Teel is a guarantee of At present sp. ge and tne stock of gk for the cold spell. weme of elegance in the way of a ent Js a seal skin, or other fur te, and in buying e name of Wi that you are getting wh: » turned back, hen she went over saw le of the room. Witness , and said she saw him | the woman in the | tdentified Surmmerttetd, ge across Maryland aven' Hartigan tescitied to the autopsy on | nd to finding pistol shot wounds which cansed death, tilled to making a plot of the bristy made an argument before | Sacque or Vi Assistant Secretary Faircbild at the Treasury | at reday sn support of the appileation: | “ to have red void.” The de M. B. Bruce & Co., at No. 915 E. streets , have classes in ofl and china Yand lusira work, brass nd in desizn, all of w heautifal accomplishments a uelirm bas a sty ul Dinbriage testified that he was in the is, tun over and when ast Shot saw’ & woman throw up The wife of Ki ands and fall, called him in; saw Summerticld with the pistol In its hand " his arrest by M oer to Oilicer S. mes F. Childs testified to the arrest, and ummieriield ut first resisted. rs testified to Ward, an at- tornes of Norfolk, Va., was tried and convicted for violating pension laws, and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and a fine of $500. Ward was pliced in the custody of two deputy mursbals, who permitted hum to visit ibis house, from which he escaped by a rear it for parts unknown. About three weeks ago Chief Coleman, of the Pension offiee, placed the matter in charge of Special Agent Jacobs, with instructions to loeate Ward and cause his arrest if possible, Last Wednes- day Officer Jacobs succeeded in Jocacing him at Deep ercek, Va.,and then traced him to this A decoy letter was < placed In the post office for ‘Mx. J.C, Hetenrsso, No. avenue, is the sole agent in this city for the | | celebrated Poster kid x es for indies and are Iamons for their tit and durability, and in finish aud style are not Jove ou the market, ‘The house of Gronee SP as long had an enviable reputath fit and finish of the ready. whieh it offers t previous threats by Sumierfield, the 18-year-old son of the soner, testitied ‘that ne had supported the nily jorsix years; that he had frequently. heard his father threaten to Kill his mother: y Lilting her wjthan axe, aad id he Ald hot zei When iis mother ing but her own Kelly testified to the prisoner about the murder, saying that had taken bis money. ack testified to the arrest; that when exhibited he asked ‘if it was a good one, and said he did the shooting because ) they had cheated him. He had, seven other earcridges and some small change, Y FOR THE GOVERNMENT This closed the testimony for the government, and the defense announced that It had no testi- mony to offer. ‘The defense asked that they should not be ro- quired to go to the jury this afternoon, but the court said us two hours of the day remained he | could not grant the request. 2:10 proceeded to address ided attention to this | he clothing trade, and the figure he fitted or the purse which cane ited there would be The Training School for Nurses. THE MEETING TO & The public zener enough to buy whisky with, | Jett the house sne took noth! y do not Know the good the training <chool for some of our most in- ns have undertaken a Are must prov efit to the sick in hospitals ai fou in the sick room. ‘ard was captired. On his person was iound a large re- ie Rear: ¥ , When searched, professional skill whieh is ac- wired Irom experience and Alseiplin alk of Life does it require more patlence and the gualifications of bigh ord | treatment of Uh ‘8. Disrercr I.— ‘The several committees of ladies who are aid- ing the children in this distriet are now all | not only to ministe It has long th nurses are indispensal training school have limited means to supp! through years tried to most with super ba an in the ne must he prepared to the body diseused, Dut hinery which controls the body. vn felt in this city that trained The Ways and means committee (Mrs. Rexinald | und Mary Geary; ‘The trustees of the | ndeavoured with their KILLED BY a! | Huth, # driver on th charged with manslaugbter in running his car over the little girl Beckie Bunyea, at the corner of 6th und East Capitol streets, on the 14th of November, thereby causing her death, was called for trial in the Police Court to-day, and leby. for the defendant, pleaded’not was heard showin accidental, and the judge held itto be an accident and a ease in which tributory negligence. He there- The ease of Geor ‘Metropolitan rallroud, Fry on this project al an eflorts and against all What success has been obtained ust be a matter of history. The school has heen almost supported by a hope that at no distant ald must follow. w Individuals in ly the necessary Any one desirous to come to ir relief can do so by paying the small sam } makes the subscriber | & contributing member with power to east a | ¥ote for the trustecsof the association, | could only espouse in our cuitw five hundred members,” sald a trustee Ume prove fo the people’ the worthy eau champion aud the good that has been done.” ‘There Is to be a meeting to-morrow at Lia. m. to which all are cordially invited, especially the Jadies of this communit; 8. | heen first in the cause of ™ - Rows Perry.’ jr. 85: Waldo and Artlnr Pilling, 85; Chiidrens* club, (nrst_ contribution,) $5.20; Mr. currence to be pure ne doliar, which there was c fore dismissed the case. oo COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION’s ELEC T1oN.—The annual ¢lection of Columbia Ty- raphicat union, No, 101, will be held riday afternoon.” Following candidates: President—A. P. “we would in ashort # listot the sipresidént Nae vice ent—Nat. Sardo, Samuel H. Bell; ‘secretary—adrian M. Jones, Lioyd Prather, if clerk—Frank I, Stewart, Theo, M. Mace, H, Me- Elfresh; treasarer— Fraricis J, W: rgeant-at-arns—E, Jy ‘Tyrrell; “trustees—W.. W. Watkins (candidate receiving of votes to serve three years): delegates | tobe voted for)—Julian L. Wright, Edw! Blake, John B. Dickman, A. FE Mattingly, R. R. Riey and B, W, Gillis, Great CLostxe-ovr SALE or Books.—Now Js your opportunity to buy books at less than ‘every book soul by who have always Imanity and saffer- ing. The meeting will be held at the Nurses Directory, corner 12th and F. See advertise ‘7. Hurdle; reading ——-___ Fisep ror Krerinc aN UNLICENSED Ban.— Was K, Levy, who keeps a grocery and street northwest, was plac ice Court this morning charged an unlicensed bar, Matones, ' Nicholas highest namber colored men drinking whisky and beer in the deendant’s store. Gubriel Walie: testified to getting the drinks in th ing jor a treat on the 2ist of Last | money furnished him by the | ve similar "testi mony. The defendant testified that he was ab- sent from the city when it is sald the colored men got their whisky, and twoot the colored came to him and said they would leave the city if he would pay their way to Pittsburg, which he refused todo, The ‘The even- } court iim cex, We want: Any books res nouse on that date will be sold at. now and take your choice, books. nts forthe holidays. Christ- 'ear's cards inclu month with’ Other witnesses mas and New: Lansburgh & Piaxas axp ORGANS BELow ‘Covr—Under Smith, 1108 posed w fine of 8105, liseeliuneous” FG, RANGE or THE ToErw Pennsylvania avenue, adverilses instruments re in pervect 0: sold, he: ecuiming week, ‘to ETEL.—The follow- Teadings at the signal office to-day: Sd atin, SHAS pte ‘piniinaia, 2500” 3 7 a, 26.1; 35.8, "Maxime, 30,0. AMUSEMENTS. Nation. ATER,—A strot rived AL TRE. ne. sple and ore ‘ational Theater last ‘This organizatiun proved to be al! that had been claimed in advance, and its success with the audience last night was pronounced: al @ great part o Understand Nothing of the dialogue of which the opega contains more than the usnal amount. No one, however, could fail to appreciate the artistic’ completeness of the ensemble, the strength and smoothness of the fine choruses, and the really admirable manner in which the leading roles were filled. Mr, Ferdinand Schuetz, the Simon, possesses a rare tenor voice, ‘of sympathetic yet penetrating quality, pure and true throughout its extonsive range. method is manly and direct, without trick or affectation, and he {8 almost as good an actor as he is singer, The duo with Jan (Mr. Elsbach, Aaother good artist,) in the first act, ihe Polish love song at the close of that act, and his tender duet with Zura in the second, were enthusiasti- cally applauded. The Laura and Bronislawa of Misses Englnender and Meffert were, very pretty and engaging impersonation sung Bnd inteliigeutiy neted: Mr. Max Lube made capital Gen. Ollendorf, and sang the famous “Schwamm drueber” song (“Sponge it Out”) with a rollicking spirit that brought down the house. Mrs. A. Habrich as Palmatica did ampli member of the company who did not. The chorus people are well di voices form a volume of melody worthy of frand opera. This evening, for the frst time in this those present could ice to her part, as Indeed there is no rilled, and their united elty, Genee’s successful opera, “Nanon,” Wil be suhz, with, Miss Emmy Metfert in the title role, and Miss Raberg, who comes specially from inon de ew York for the purpose, as 2 L'Enelos, Forp's OPERA Hovse.—A good house was resent at Ford's last evening when Miss Estelle layton appeared in her new comedy-drama, “Favette,” a dramatization of Oulda’s “Trico- trin.” The play contains many strong dramatic situations and the dialogue some fine passages, It is a long story, running through five acts, but. vimerest of the audience is" well suntained characterization of Favette, a walf, are good, though her acting was a litue overdone in some of the earller and more demonstrative passages, before the “waif’ has been ta personal picture could have been desired than ed. But certainly no more charming was presented by this Indy, ‘The other parts were all well sustained; that of Bernardus, & Bohemian. by Mr. Arthur Elliott, was a quiet an very effective emotional acting was done by Miss Etelka Warden, Miss Annie Lewis, who is au licately shaded piece of work. Some ber of the company, performed th little given her to do most gracefully and ac- eC} ako “Favette” remains at Ford's all the ke ALBAUGH's OPERA Hovse.—The kindly and demonstrative greeting thai Itusually extended toan old and valued friend met Mss Magsle Mitchell when she stepped from behind the scenes at Albaugh’s last night in the quaint, homely raiment of Marie. The comteand pathet= of the pretty little story of “The Pearl voy’ were laughed over and sympathized with ax they have been these many seasons, and the interesting and impulsive ‘character- ization of Marie by Miss Mitchell was watched with the accustome t delight. The Pierrot of Mr, James T. Galloway isin excellent piece ot work, and Mr, R. F, MeClannin as the Com- mander made the usual bit. This evening Miss Mitchell will appear in “Little Barefoot.’ Henzoa's OPA Hotse,—The large wudience at this house Inst night was most gencrous in its applause of the efforts of the National Ideal | which essayed for the first | time Gilbertand Sullivan's charming work,“The | Elitot, wao was urrested last Opera Compa: Pirates of Penzance.” Miss of Mabel with considerable sprightiiness, though vocally she was overweighted by the score. Mr, Gerard Coventry, in the role of Frederic, made couspicuous success. Mr. Wheelan as the Sergeant, Mr, Charies as Rich- ard aud Mr. Dewey us Samuel were also good. “The Pirates of Penzance” will run at Herzog’s until further notice. Dime MUsEUM.—This popular resort was, last night, thronged to the doors as usual with an audience that found much to excite their en- thusium in the acting of Miss Clara Lloyd, Mr. Rightmnire and the tamous Vidocas. HEATER ComIQUE.—The attraction at this house this week is the Cooper Brothers’ Com- edy combination, an excellent troupe of sing- ers, dancers, eccentrics and general ¥ riety peo- ple. The audience seemed thoroughly well jased with the entertainment. Hos. A. M. Ket.ey will lecture at Ford's Opera house next Sunday evening on the sub- Ject “Ireland a Nation.” Mr. Kelley is an clo- quent speaker. Stax LEcTURE Covrse.—Mr. Robert J. Bur- dette, the favorite lecturer and humorist, last night entertained a large audience at the "Tab- ernacle with his amusing history ot “The Rise and Fall of the Mustache.” Tt was the uirth entertainment in the South Washington tar lecture course. LECTURE ON Geopae Etron—Rev. Dr, Kirk- us, of Baltimore, will lecture on George Eliot at the new chapel ‘of Christ church, OQ aud 31st streets, on Thursday evening. deo LT Gas at « Reduced Price. THE PROPOSITION OF MR. M’CARTY, OF PENS- SYLVANIA. Mr. W. T. M. McCarty, of McKeesport, Pa., in a letter to the District Commissioners, requests permission to erect a plant and furnish gas to the citizens of Washington. In his letter ho ‘ ‘Knowing full well the extortion that Is practiced by gas monopolies and the poor quality of gas sold and at such exorbita -t prices, I most respectfully beg of you permission to’ erect a plant and furnish gas to youreitizens ata mach feduced price, in such localities that will not distub your streets until a practical test ts made of the quality of my gas, its economy and beauty | as compared to your present xas supply; and I bind myself, if such permission Is granted, to reduce ‘the ‘present price of gas fully one-third and give a better quality of gas, and to give tho city such gas as they may consnme in the Dis trict, given at a further reduced price of one- | the present price of gas, and that I hereby | agree to put the streets ‘in such condition | as found, subject to your eontrol and fuspection, and under sitch resirictions as you may direct! and being desirous of proceeding at once, ii such permission is granted, [ bind myself to givea pure gas free rom ail obnoxious mixtures, &c., subject to your inspection and approval ‘The Commissioners have replied as follows: and furnish gas to the citizens of Washington has been duly considered by the Commission ers, and you are hereby fuformed that authority ss, from whoun the present eompany holds its charter.” —— An Important Ruling. A QUESTION OF HANDWRITING, Justice Hagner, holding the Equity Court, to- day made an important ruling in the case of Morris et al., trustees, agl. Starr ct. al., upon the certificate of Mr. Jobn A. Clark, examiner in chaneery, certifying to the court for decision the competency of a question propounded to a witness as to the handwriting of Marie A. Starr, the former wite of the lute John W. Starr, de- ceased, the well known real estate broker, Heretofore examiners, under the practice ob- taining in this District, noted upon the record objections as to competency of like questions to be determined on the tinal hearing of the cause, but owing to the Importance to counsel and ex: aminers to have a ruling upon the matter, as such questions do not unfreqaently arise in the course of taking depositions before examiners of this court, Ue matier Was certified, at the reqest of counsel, and the question was, to-day, ullowed to be answered by the wituess, thus giving the examiners the right to certity such questions whenever objection is made by coun- sel before them. Louis I’. starr Is the alieged infant son of the late John W, Starr, deceased, and Marie A. Starr, the divorced wife of said Sturr, ixclalined to be the sole heir at law ofsald Starr, ‘The question of handwriting, to which objection was interposed, had relation to certain letters alleged to be’in the h writing of Marie A. Starr, who, It is claimed, Wrote them to a certain’ doctor (in Chicago, where the letters were Introduced ‘In testitmo: ny taken there to be used in this cause,) asking him to say that the boy In question was the son of said John W. Starr, deceased. 1.8, Davis represents Mary J. Treackle, tife sister of said rancis Miller and H, E. Davis appear for Louis‘? starr, who raised the polut of tue competency’ of thie question certified. MARRIAGE LICENSES.—_Murriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of thy court to Ben}, Brooks, of Fauquier county, Va,, and Sarah. A. Lee, of Fairfax county, Va; James H. Bowles, | of St. Mary's county, Md., aud Nora J. Kinest Clement £, Swing and Baroara U, Weser; W: Hi, Kelly and Martha G. Mitchell; John Conner larence B, Hooper and Do! Harward, boul of Baltimore, Md. Lat VERDICE AGAINST THE Merrnoronrran RAILHOAD Comvany.—To-day, ip Cireuit Court, No, 2, the case of Jane Scott agt. the Metropoll- ian Hallroad company, was concluded by a Verdict for plaintiff for $2,500 damages, The inti’ claimed that sho was knocked down y a horse of deiendant, and badly injured, und ona previous trial she was awarded $2.uvU, bot a new trial was awarded, and she now gets 8500 more, : A Heavy Roppery at Wittarp’s Horsu Rerorred.—William Byers, a9 salesman for Arnold, Constable & Co., Fiith avente and 19th, street, New York city, reported to the police this morning that some tme berweon halnpast ten o'clock last night and halepast. seven, O'clock this morning bis room at Willard’s hotel was robbed of $284 in cush and a gold. watch and chain worth $150; total $4i4. ps tnd Sept ey KILLED His FaTure AND a MULE WiTH ONE at Haddock’s, thir Johi Thomas, jeven yeurs olf, heard a bole In the, ol a bolee In supposing i to Bo made by co Pees ‘of ey twice in the direction of . it pols. On sunday morning the body ‘the fathe ot the boy, was found with heal shot Of, “A mule was kiltea by the utes Ax Jpror BurNgp to Deatra.—Martha Bro- ated an Idiot, fell in the fire at Franklin Southampton county, Va. on Saturday, and ‘wus burned toa crisp.” The dwelling wus set on fire by the furniture izniting trom the woniin’s clothing and was totally destroyed. pice Amel ta tetas ar 2d EDITION. Catt Tecan oh Se Destructive Fire at Danville, Vt. St. JouNsBURY, Vr., Dec. 1 fire in South Danville wooden factory containg six sets of machinery, Anew factory not yet cor Its contents, a dwe A disastrous his morning burned a pleted, a sture and is ing to Benjamin Greenbank, and # cov- The loss is extimated at to 875,000; insurance, about His } belon: ered higaway bride, irom. 865,000 —Lewis Gash and year-old Sehool bo; an altercation yesterday afternoon. dismissal of setioot y< trom his pocke' wounds on Rue’ Dick Rue, iwo ter oung Gash pulled a knie t und inflicted several ugly "shead. Rue had to be taken ———-___ A Baltimore Schooner Ashore. The schooner William B. Steelman, from Charleston, 8. C., for Bulll- Phosphate rock, went ashore Sun- n's Point, Chesa| id is lying in 12 teet of d to be thumping badly. Elected President of Switzerinnd. M. Adolph Ducher, aL of Switzerland, has been r the year 1886. He is a ——_-___ Anne Arundel County. ONE COLORED BOY SHOOTS AND KILLS ANOTHER, APOLIS, Mp. Dec. 15. night a difticul Ba.riaors, Dec. 1 day, 23th, ai Sue draws 13 teet an water. She is reporte BreRNE, Dec. 15. elected president. fo: — On Saturday Sccurred in Anne Arundel county between two colored boys nated Courts, rs old, and Brown, 16, Which resulted in vourts shooting Brown and kiliing him in- Courts wus arresied last nigi lodged in jail here. Pluero-Pneumonia Near Lancaster. LANcaster, Pa., Dec. nia has develo} -_ 15.—Piuero-pneumo- ed “ainoug a large herd of cattle near West Willow, in this count; imals have alre veterinarian, visite: dered four kflled A Discussion Results in Murder, A COLORED oYsTE BLOW ON THE HEAD WITH A HAMMER, BaLtimore. Dec. 15.—Un Sati discussion touk place in the western section of the city between a number of colored oyster shuekers upon the relations of capital and la- James Reed was gbur the Interest of th Reed was knocked sense head with un oyster Lammer, after which he was robbed of what money he son. This morniag Keed died trom the etlect | johu Mitchell and another Were urrested as par ‘d the herd’ yesterday, or quarantined. KILLED BY A urday night a ed with betug Sand alight ensued, less by uw blow on the of the injury, aud man known as Brown Ues to the murder. | Keeper A Burginr’s Confession. EWELRY WORTH $8,000 RECOVERED BY THE POLICE, Edwards, alias ‘hursday, has rl acted the part | been induced to coniess that he was one ui the burglars who robbed Pawnbroker Marks’ vault lust week of $8,000 worth of jewelry. plunder was sh zine trunk, which the po over the Bal to New Yori, w Curcaco, De pped in @ peculir japanned inore and Oit o road ered yesterday. mount o1 prop- ue police have ching Elliot’s partner in the strong hopes of cx es Increasing Taxes in Canada. Orrawa, Onr., Dec. 15.—It is reported that in addition to Linposing duties on cottee and tea with the view of meeting the deficn Teveuue, the new minister of finance will in crease tiie coal tax from 50 The Atlanta Pronib! ATLANTA, Ga., Dee 15.—The arguments in the election Injuliction case continued all day Yesterday, and the ease was adjourned uutil today, when the closing arguments will be Wuisky nen continue tu tcel sanguine, aud the probibitiunists are not at all uneasy. septa caieves Worked. —The systema- ing in this city nts to $1 a ton. How the Freigis Lirrie Rock, hus been éarried 1 Yesterday evening Ireight car was discuve: ‘on Mountain ed to be broken, and on exuinination three boys, Andrew, Frank and Hurry Hughey, wese fouud within the car. Judge Gritith ‘this ‘mor and sent them to the county jail for 25 days, They were acting in connectio with a gang of thieves on the outside, The mode of operation Was for the boys to throw out auch boxes of dry goods and notions as they could handle after the cars gol in motion ng fined them S16 ‘oreign News. HOP CHANGED, as ordered that, pot the diocese of Gruss Valley, Caliiurnia, be transferred to Sgcra- THE SEAT OF AN A Rom, Dec. 15.—The vatican the seat or the bi THE POPE PROTESTS. pe hus protested to walast Lhe action of Pants, Dec. 15 the French government M. Goblet, minister of puolie fustruction, In Stopplug the stipends o1 jon in recent cle 9 priests fur alleged ions for members of ‘The pope claims that izious stipends is an tu 1 the provisions of the concordat, Cincinnati's Contested Elections. A PEREMPTORY WRIT oF MANDAMUS ON CLERK morning, on the application of the peremptory writ of mandamus to compel Clerk Dalton, of Hamil- ton county, to make a return of the election ul messenger by the court to serv Fire in a Wilmington Min, pur application for authority to ereet a plant | is morning in’ the three-story brick mule spinner building of tie Ariingtun ing the building and its ‘he proprictors estimate ytion mils dest Vautiable machiners the J0ss at from 375,000 io $100,000, tue employes had difticul Phe Proposed Changes in the Rules. PROBABILITY THAT THE DISCUSSION OF THEM WILL RUN ALONG TO ADJOURN Mr. Morrison cuiled up the report of the com- mittee on rules in the House this morning, It is suid to be tho policy of the friends of the re- Port to allow tree discussion, and there will be @ running fight, taking up most of the time between now and the time fixed in Mr, Morri- son's resolutio. for the holiday adjourament, ott. Randall, it is e: able strength throagn the discussion of the sub- but fc ts donvied ub cient to give bim au the proposed changes. on both sides of the House who served on the lust appropriations committee, and many who have in other Congresses served on thal com mittee, will support Mr. Rundall in bis oj sition to the distribution of tue appropriat! bills, though miany or them approve of the other clauses in the proposed new ralcs.. This ives him a pretty strong fighung force in the louse. The opposition will be conducted by Mr, Rundall and Mr. Holman, and they will have on tuelr side some snch strong men as Me- Millin, of Tennessee, Hammond, of Geonsias Herbeit, of Alabama; Burnes, of Jabama; W. W. Phel; on, of Lilivo: aud Hepburn, of Iu ain consider- his gains will be hanee ot defeating Most of the Members ‘Missouri; For ps, OF New Jersey; e body ot the House, pears, as ii now stands, to favor the hunges, and they are not as likely to changed in thelr views by the discassion of tier bas been under consideration iilreudy since the close of last session, and their conclusions have been form- €d, In most cases, after ang consideration, e chosen leader of the republican: ort the report with ail his strength, and will probably bs followed by most of his party, the question, ar Not REMOVED For “UFFENSIVE PaRTIsaN- surr.”—At the light house hoard it is stated that Ralph E. Dodge, the Block Island keeper, has not been removed for “offensive partisan- ship,” a3 telegraphed from New, Dodge is that is ottice properly. be appointed to suceeea = Not the Saddic of His Uncle, REFUTATION OF AN AUSURD CAMPAIGN story. Wash, Cor. Baltimore Sun. Some few weeks since, in conversation with your correspondent, Gen. Fitz Lee, in reterring to the allegations as to his riding the saddle of his unele and the comments of Gen, Logan and republican speakers on the imal saddle.” romarked that It ‘was possible the saddie which he rode in Rockbride Va., and which was sent_by his \d never inquired, oceasions Gen. Lee was positive that no suddle upon whieh he rode was ever the Robert E. Tee. Since the i ferred to Gen. Heil 2 a evlow refer 4 is from ‘has received a BES rely Pa wi THE WHISKY INTERESTS, Representative Willis, of Kentucky, says the Whisky men will not attempt thts session to beara in their Interests through TO REFUND INTRRRAY REVENUE TAXES, A bill, introduced by Senator Voor- bees, to refund Internal revenwe taxesin cer ‘Treasury to refand to the persona thereto en- titled such amounts aa shall be shown to ihe satisfaction of the Commissioner of internal revenue tohave been paid priorto July Ist, 1869, as internal revenue taxes on spirits dix Ulled prior to July 20th, 1 in excess of the tax paid on the quanuty y withdrawn. "A PENSION TO MRS. GRANT. Mr, Edmunds introduced In the Senate to day a bill granting ® pension to Mrs. Julia D. Grant, and another bill raating her the frank- i rivileges. Mr. Lt gaid the bills weer recisely in the form adopted in similar cases heretofore. ARREARS OF PAY OF THE JEAKNETTE VICTIMS. Representative James, of New York, bat pre- pared a bill which he will introduce in the House upon the call of staves, fixing the date of the death of the officers and crew who perished on the arctic steamer Jeannette. The bill fixes the date of death on the day the bodies were dis- covered, the 23d of Maréh, 1882, and Eich that the accounting officers of the ry shall compute their arrears of pay up to that Gate, for the benefit of their hetre. ‘TENURE OF OFFICE. In the Senate yesterday Mr. Hoar introduced a bill to repeal sections 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771 and 1772 of the Revised Statutes, These the sections prescribing what is known as the tenure of office act. Section 1767 provides that every person appointed toclvil office by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall bold forthe term for which he was ap- pointed, unless sooner removed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate or by the uppointment and confirmation of. a successor, he other sections prescribe that during recess the President is authorized to suspend civil officers except United Btates judges and to de- | Signate some suitable person ‘to perform the jes of the sus; oficial; that within thin, Gays after the meeting or ‘the Semate the President must send in the names of all recess appointments, ete, WHAT MR. RANDALL CLAIMS. Mr. Randall claims a majority of the demo- crats in the House on his side in the fight over the rules, and says that he can be beaten only by the republican vote, He expresses pertect confidence of being able to beat the Morrison resolution. PROHIBITION IN THE SENATE. In the Senate thisalternoon the committee's amendment to xtrike ont the joint rule forbid- ding the sale of intoxicants was rejected by @ vote of 36 to 30, and the rule was retained. | bo A deoesicla Appointments in the Light-House Ser. vice. The Secretary of the Treasury to-day made the following appointments in the light-house service: Juseph W. Whitehurst, to be acting Horse-shoe Range, Kost Group, N. J: Clarence Milter to be acting’ assistant keeper at Montauk Point, ©. ¥.; Albert W. Palmer to second assistant keeper. at Pensacola, Fla Wm. F. Cathell to be assistant keeper at Great Shoals, Sd.;J..F. Foley to be 3d assistant keeper at Hell Gate, N. ‘Wim, T. Bolassenham, to be acting keeper at Bell's Hock, Va; Preston Fos- ter, to be assistant keeper at’ Dutch Gap canal Virginia; Robert G, Kinnamore, to be acting assistant keeper at Sharp's, Island, Maryland; Joseph RB. Berlanzer, to be second assistant keeper at ‘Timbalier, La; Robert J. Horton, to Ue ucting assistant Keeper at Matagordo, Tex. James Lang, to be acting second assistant keeper at Hell Gate, N. Y. Oe Navy Yard Foremen Appointed. The Secretary of the Navy to-day appointed the following as foremen of the Washington navy yard: Copper rfl ing, mill, C, Penningtoa, ciairshop John A. Cole; galley shop, William Young; moulder, W. J. Cochran, barrel maker, Win. Bennett; sailmaker, L. Cowan; pattern- muker, J. Mek. Chase; forge shop, James Wil- son. ‘An examination will be held for foreman of the steam engineering shop and algo foreman of ordnance shop, ao og ____ The Presidential Suceession. KEMARKS OF ME. HOA TO-DAY. In the Senate today, Mr. Hoar, in -accord- ance with notice given yesterday, called up his Dill to regulate the succession of the presidency in the event of the death, inability or removal of both President and Vice President. He ex- lained its provisions, saying that in case of a Vaciney iu the office of President and Vice President the bill devolved the presidential duties upon the members of the cabinet in the order of their official ee ee is to say, in the order in which the various departments, were created—except that the head of the De- partment of Justice, which was the last depart- ment created by law, is continued in his place, ranking the heads of some of the departments created since the establishment of the cabinet. ‘The bill also, Mr. Hoar said, provided that the officer who shouid succeed fo the duties should coutinue to act during the term for which the President should have been elected, and abro- gated the provisions of the law providing foran election in the interval, ‘He then let the bill go ver until to-morrow, in order that the Edmunds bill to regulate the count of the electoral vote may be considered in connection with it, — se ‘Mr. Georce Parnce, the photographer of the Treasury, who resigned recently, was not,com- | pelied to resign, as has been published, but re- signed voluntarily to enter business in this city. r Nor ONE CLERK out of the two thousand in the Treasury department was tardy this morn- ing. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL ‘The New York Stock Market. ‘The following are the opentng an 2:5 pu nri79s : otha Meares ome ean SL A SESE Wie SOS aN ate? Sticese nee 0. Pac. 2 10534) ode Cou) 38 9 Washington Stock Exehanre. ‘The following changes from yesterday's quotations ow the Washingion Stock Exehanze ate noted .-dav: 9. C. per. imp. 6s. 1301, coln, 115 bid. 116 usked. 30-year fund, 3-85, 192k, currency, 116% bid, 117% asked. 30-year fund, 65, 1902. cob, 129 bid, 1274, asked. Metropolitan R. 11d asked," North Capitol and O Street it. FL, An.custia Ri, 10 bid, 13 asked. Wi fon Gas. 3.4 bid, 37, asked.” Firemen’y tna, 44 asked. Colunbia Ine. 11g ne rig 2 sa prea z bigs 13 asked. Notomine ‘bid. Washingtost Brick Machine, 117 bid. Pel. Tel, Uo., 50ty aaced. U.S Electric Light, 61 bid. W.L. L, first mort., 8D asked. ee eS £ Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Mo, 15.-Virginta sixes, consolidated. 52: u 37; do. new threes, SI: North Carolina sixes old, 1 49 bid to-day. LIIMORE. Mp, December 15.—Cutton cull— mitluling Dis Elour caiyand dul. Wheat~-southern quiet aud nominal; wesern lower; southern red, winter red poe 85 Bik Janaay, Scans Fears te BeanOole March, OaeaGetgs Bas, BOabe% Corn: Southern easier, fairly active; western firmer; southern White, 4:s040; southern yellow, 43u40; Westera mixed, ‘Wooraary. do iGae Mari soul at weoumer a5 Guts firma ‘and qaiet™-souber t Soua0: western, Rye steady, 7la7u wishons quiet. stemay. ‘Sugar—oopper refined firm, 104 steady, 1.18a1.20. Other articles unc le ES Liverpool per sieamer steady. 73a: dour, sheds 000 “bashels; cuts, 188,700 bushels ate: ans grain, Seat. Beer an : Guu bushels, Shipmente—Mour: 1.074 barrels cora, CHICAGO, I11,, December 15, 11:00 & m.—Wheat has been active. but ‘pader the lark Increase SeaReepn, Sectetene oa oe a year, Sotadom Pork and inrd wendy aid unchanged? eget nea The agricultural group in the French eham- ber of dgpuiles ine raolved, to oppose, then: Eerests ‘slike of sanitation and of French fiwe. nd ones, his wife andtwo children, of Troy, wep dines ‘aflicted with teichinoels eat ting ire-h nork shdguusnge, and Jones Bevis tnade Insane by it ROYAL BARING . ; POVEDER. A marr of pct ‘This Powder never vanes, THE SUPREME COURT DECISION YESTERDAY. It was mentioned in yesterday's Stam that the United States Supreme Court had affirmed the Judgment of the supreme court of Utah t the case of Angus M. Cannon, indicted under the Edmunds act for unlawful cohabitation with more than one woman, convicted sentenced to fine and imprison: dence showed that Mr. Cannon had three wives Amanda, Sarah and Clara. He lived in the house with Amanda and Ciara and their am- ilies, Sarah lived elsewhere. Mr. Cannon took his meals with each of the three women every ‘one of the three meais ‘The principal third week ai on Sunday will in the case was ax to the meaning of the cohabit, which the eourt defined In accordance with Webster and Worcester lo mean to live to- gether as husband and wie. The opinion con- cludes with the statement that a strong was made, in argument, not to uphold the rulings of the trial court because that would gamous husband not only 10] y with his plural wives, but also to | finds themselves, and the Supreme Court of the United States was hat the conduct of the bus- | last ni band towards them must be in order to conlorm to the requirements of the law. that no court can say In advance what pariicu- lar state of things will be lawtul further than that aman musi not cohabit with hai one woman in the sense of tbe word “cohabit” as defined in thedecistou. While Congress had legitimated the issue of born before Januarg 1, 1 of the man Lowurds the polygamous wife to be regulated by considerations which, outside of section 3, are not covered by which must be dealt with judiciully when pro- iller and Field als- Justice Miller, in his dissent ys he thinks that the act of Co when prohibiting cohabitation with more than ‘one women meant unlawful habitual sexual in- tercourse. require a poly; cease livi abandon asked to indicate w! perly sent opinion, AMONG THE CALLERS on the President today Senators George, Walthall, Brown, Pal- mer, and Hale; Representatives Holman, Dowd" ney, Viele, Weaver, Hail, Frederick, Mu Conger, Faller, Wise, Whiting, Ell, Bree! ney, Wilkins,” Maison, Scott: rksdaie, Allen, McCreary, Towns” Ridele, Sohnivon, Cutchings, an loner Edgerton, THe PRESIDENT and the members of bis cabl- net this afternoon vixited Messrs, Prince & Cud- lip’s photographie gallery at the corner of 11th nia avenue, and were pho ridge, ket §: Bi tion Sun ice, Th and | “rome Guta. cub held Washington street chao, tn bia ‘saualiy entertaining and eases TRE “ARMY” IX A TicKLIan Posrrion.—The trouble in the Salvation army seems to have arisen from some the wife of Capt, MeDw of scandal, a) Of the army in Alexam in"s wife tickled the until be fell to the Boor in convulsions ot int the whole scandal. ‘here to be the “work for idle bands to do, STUDENTS.—The Old Students’ society John’s acudemS, held its annual meeting bt, and, after election of officers, Committee lo make arrangemen has fined Wm. Spriggs each for disorderly cou Aaron Gibson, charged with ment. The evi- ween a young which, without Rrepence of the ria, the which «tan the annual dinner, Charles Gray released assault on Jane Lyles —The Jerence at the church this morning. MOUS MAFriages left the conduct i s; Dre Dinwidaie, Fitppo, Nourse and Sharp attended: ——The pablie school holidays year begin December 2 and end J The Maryland ferry boat ng | Andria. und. Washington about to change hands, and the Baltimore and Ohio or the the statute, and Pennsylvania railway company.—W. F. Vincent ceived the contract for doors to the market bul CIry ITEMS. iting vew sw St 8iv.00eeck. - eee to Wm. Hahn & Co.'s Reliable Shoe Howse, 816 Tth street or 1022 Pepnsyivania: “kholty problem” of Van Eaton, hend, Landis, Maybui M. Taylor, Morgan, ani Service Commi: Out before Jamuary Ist, aud will be Jeas than wholesule pric For Gentlemen — — ippers, worked on velvet or cloth, Sealskin and Goat Slippers, in any h Bij $1.25, jouse Slippers, sc. Sailor and Oxtora ite Plush “Slippers, plaia or beaded, #1 nnel-lined Slippers, 40c. to #1. Embroidered 8 child two years old, Litule Boys Red-top Call Boots for Bos and Doll Babies Shoes, Insoles, bound, 15¢.: Call early to avoid ho On Account of the Great Bush Today agentela's, 817-821 Tth street now. @ great many could bot be waited on, and to every one a chance the extraordinary barkalns to-day will be offered jor tomer i street and Pennsy? tographed in a group. RTED.—William Siivernagie reports siolen frou an jee box at K street mar- + worth of meat.—Churles Pfanne, 633 rts clothing st 50.—James L. Ronperies Ri For Lad F street, rey lon te wh ann valued at 8! juisite Plush ai ports stolen from his Affairs in West Washington. DING ASSocrATION,—At the 32d monthly, Equitabie Buildi at Goddard's ball, at the corner of 31st and M streets, applications for the withdrawal of money were numerous. This ron was occasioned by rumors affecting the standing of some of the building associa- olen from” him | Ties, MeDaniels re-} FE: iy small enough er to $1.25. <2 $1. Youths, $1.50 up, sociation held last by a committee of exai association was perfect of the association are Wn dent; 8. Thomas Brown, vice pre: E. Frey, treasurer, and Ferdinand Ki tary. Street [MpRovement.—Residents on M | street were pleased this morn | ance of a torce of workmen, who immediately parations for the repairing of the y in need of it. HANvs,—President muster Gambrill, of the Chesapeake and Obio canal, arrived in Cum- afternoon by the rail- which got there ners stated that this advertised for Pimmedintely |, Geme te the Mottam at Last.Gent’s Shoen, #3. The teat made, latent foram, 1022 Tub ae ae eer A Gent's Fine Degskin Gloves, $1, ‘Mt Auerbach's Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and Hi, 1 ae Bargains for the Holiday trade at Z. Strasburger's 906 Sdousabove fee 60'pre iat kia but ution, 120 prs, wen's fine congress | 48 prs. Ladies’ 240 prs, extru fine infant wnoes, at 4c, 120 prs. serviceable common-scse shes,at 98 af Anything the prices we put on them Bron, cor, Fuh and ke made prey street, wh: PAYING THE Baughman and Pay ich stands bud berland, Md., and met the canal packet, night after much troul ey pay off at Cumberland to-day is due the employes for this year's work, and | come down the canal as far the ice will permit. MARKET.—Sale of live stock ‘at Dn= vers’ Rest, D. C., ax reported by Tavenner Bros., yesterday, Bold; best at 54 to 54y; good at 44% to 5: dium at 4 to 4 | at 4% to Sty; oid sheep at 3 to 4 to 4%. 10 cows and calves sold at $25 acd CATTLE sll at G4, 24. at 1.6" ppers, at 1.24. commen at 2! ; yearlings at CASE DISMISSED.—The case of William G charged with cutting Daniel Sullivan's Fight ear nearly off, us heretofore published, was tried in the Police Court this morning and istalased, NorEs.—Mra. E. B. Oliver, the evangelist of Ohio, is at present conducting revival services at the Methodist Protestant charch, on 31st street—Rev. Dr. Kirkus, of Baltimore, will lecture on “George Eliot” at Christ church on Tharsday evening—“Our Friends’ Pieasure club” of this p! very pleasant and well-attended bail last night at Academy hall, The floor committee were Corzens, Beagle, Dewdney, ary and Minftor, certainly will, German Hand-Kuit Woolen fecks ‘at Auerbach’s Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and H. 2 Cleakal Cleaks! Cloaks! Extraordipary barat at Clark's, 7: street nw, Fur-tetiny Seceicremneter = 0; Boucle Net 4 the new chapel of Messrs, Harvey, ‘Si Campbeli, Russian Cireulur re= a52W vitality. GRKEN (real value 50), reduced to 37ige. CARTER’s, ‘711 Market Space, near 7th street, TRICOT CLOTH, pure wool, double width, all col- ore, 50 ROYAL SERGE, beeutlfil drew goods, all colori, adiyurde tor ee SESS SEE me nae ee BLACK duced to 87.96; our ‘Cireular, very fut Partrium 1 .63 are just half price; Chil- luvelocks wud Newimurkets we guaran tee to sell Jower than auy house in the cily, aud our assortment In complete to select from.” The. member, tuey must be suld beture Christman, If prices will sell them, Clark’ Tounay Elegant, New, Latent imp. Sewing Ma- chines, $25, Special reduction for hoilday at Auerbach's Sewin 18, 7th and H sis, ‘will get the benefit of our overproduction, Eise- man Bros, cor, 7th and K. Can once en, inced. “Ke Harris & Co's, Ww. WwW. Benverre & Co OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARE NOW ON EXHIBITION. me Machine Cail and be cony , Frank, Jeweler and Optician, 457 Paav. Fine Diamond Rings from 89 up. Solid Gold Watches irom §15 up. Solid silver Watebes from 7 ap, Nickle and Chatelaine Watches from 4 up, Shains wud Charms from $2 w 810. best silversplated ware at maul Handsome Silk and Matin Bearfs, 23c.. at Auerbaen's Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and H. 1 for } in clothing at Hiseran Bros’ i ine oan th and Ke ‘We have space to name but a few. ‘Will begin with our Beautiful Fancy Boxes and Toilet Sets, which ere in great variety of styles, and rang Sag in prices trom 25c. up to $10.0u. ‘Handkerchiefs are Just about as nice little things as youcan get for Christmas Presents. We have #e- cured one hundred dozen Ladiew fine all-linen fs wt 25cts a plece; forty dozen Ladies’ Pongee Milk M'dk'fs at 50 ct. @ piece; also, many dozen larger size, high and rich colors, at 75 cts. and $1.00, colored bordered 1’ Ladies’ Solid American Stem-winding Watches $25, at Linen H'dk’fs for Gentlemen from 20 cts. apiece up | Harris @ Co's, 432 7th 2 to the finest Hemstitched at 50 cts, button and lace shoes, at $2.48. Z. No. 906 7th at, 4 doors elove L Gendemen's Silk aud fiers, an elegant aud useful holiday present. Fuil'line at low prices, at Auerbucu's Kult Jacket Depot, 7th aud ‘The most choice thing in our stock for Gentlemen is ‘25 doz. Fine White Silk Handkerchiefs at 50cts, Cashmere Waf- In the more expensive articles we name a chuice lot of ‘Seal Plush Sacques and Visites, which we have bad made expressly for the Holidays, at $5.00. of Dr, Ricord, the Hospital du Mai, proprictor of Ricurd's Vital Ko: mended by the medical celebrities as @ Speciite for Nervous and Py ~1- Dr. Sigesmond’s Eradicator guaranteed to cure ait ci fasew Of both sexes, Consultation tree every Thursday, from 108. m. to S pu, at tue National "Hotel, in tits city. For sule atc Christian's, Dréggust, 484 Penn. tended Pepularity.— Brown's iron- chial Trucres have been betore the public many relieving Coughs and Throat ey toe superior We all olber articies, Also, another lot of very Gine Plush Sacques at $35.00 and Newmurkets at $3.00, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00. ‘Silks and Velvets are always acceptable for Presents. Debility, ec. ‘Our stock {s now full and complete. We import nothing Put the best Silks, every yard of which | we guarantee. Splendid Brocade Velvet at $2.00, $2.50 and $3.50 per yard. W. BURDETTE @ ©O., Cod Liver Oil and Lime. ‘That pleasant aud agent in the cure of . ee wihbor's ‘Com- ‘ q ant bime is jm med! ee. Y tbe propricion A: Be ‘Witbor, and all drugginis. No, 028 7TH ST. and 706 K ST. N.W. all consumptive When Baby wick We gave her Castoria, ‘When she was a child ‘She cried for Castoria, ‘When she became a Miss When she bad Chi he When Baby was ‘When she was a ‘She URGE OUT THE LURKING DISTEMPER that undermines health and the constitutional Vigor will return. Those who suffer from an en feebled and disordered state of the rystem should take Ayer'sSarsaparilia to cleanse the blood and restore ve her Castoria. YER'S PILLS ARE A CONVENIENT RE- medy to have always at hard. They are sugar coated, easy to take, effective to operate, sure to bring Teliefand cure. They are effectaal in a wide range of diseuses which arwe from d.sordersof the somach > % satel Ht i i