Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1885, Page 4

\ f THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., THURSDAY, be 17, 18 85—-WITH SUPPLEMENT. LOCAL ME} ‘The Weathy OFFICE OF THE CHIEF Si Wasnrxetox, D.C. De For the t OFFIceR, 17, 1885, 11 am. He Atantle states. fair weather, ds in southern portion, winds shift- nad south in northers portion, slight orature, juirand slightly warmer weather for the middie Atlantic, south ud gulf states, Tennessee and the Ohio valley. For New England slightly colder Friday morning. followed. by rising tempera- joudy followed by fair weather. THe EstaBiisnmext of W. B. Moses & Son, corner Lith and F streets, will be open every evening until 9 p. m., from now until Christ- mas. Fury-rcre Holiday Presents. Open until 9 pin. Wim. H. Dann, 311 7th st nw. Tue Meary CHxrsrMas bells will ring a i welcome to Lotta STUDENT AND LizKary I MPS at Shedd’s. D. J. Wermas, caterer for parties, weddings, @c., is now ready to receive orders. Ice creai and ices, fancy cakes, jellies, &e.; also, sing! dishes to order, viz: croquettes, boned turkey, salads, &c, Estimatesgiven. 1ithst. n.w., bet. Pa. ave. and E st. TUCKER Bros. have just received one car fancy Ben. Davis apples for the holiday trade; also, ‘other good varieties. Lamp's Woot, camel's hair, merino, Califor~ nia flannel and all other styles of white and eolored underwear at rock bottom prices at "a, corner of 7th and D. The only strictly gne-price hat and gents furnishing store In this ty. Swear Crvzs 20c.agul. Read W. F. adv. $2.50 Wiz Bor a rattan rocker; easel, $4.50. ‘Wa. H. Duss, 311 7th st. n.w. CoLorED GLOBES AND DECORATED SHADES st Shedd’s, LEeMatx's Impor'ed opera glasses, moderate Given's prices, at Vienna Opitician Co.’s, 609 Penn. | Avenue northwest. Tuomas MaNanay, No. 32 Montzomer; Hudson, N. ¥., two years azo was given up b; his physicians. He was affticted with dyspep- siaand obsitnate constipation; hud lost forty nds In weight and was a bed-ridden invalid Fie'comurenced taking Brandreth's plilsin doses Of five, fonr, two andone. Then be took two every night’ fora month, gained eight pounds in weight, and was able to attend to business, He took two pilis every night for the following six weeks, and was entirely cured. ing at wholesale prices. Eisema Bros., cor. and E. For fine Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Sliverware at low prices go to'J. Karr's, 629 Pa. ave. THE Horrpays Ane tention is called to Mr. Chr. Xander, the largest wholesale cealer and importer, N street northwest. ‘Tex PER CENT off for cach on holiday goods at Drew's, 9th and Penna. avenue. New instantaneous photograph gallery, 711 Market Space. Wats Extensio: marble-top tabies, Wn. 311 Tthst. nw. PorTABLE Gas STANDS at Shedd’s. CALL AND EXAMINE play of satin, plush and . Larzes: Prices $1 to 25e. per pound. Fixr Foxtrarrs. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. av. Woxpxrs for X-mas a J. Jay Gould’s,9th st. Just Recktven irom Paris a fine assortment of Frenen Mantel Clocks and Brunzes at J. Karr's, 629 Pa. av JAMES MEANS’ $3 Shoes, A. F. Moran, 1022 ‘7th street now. Dos’ Bry ry until you Your Xmas, jewel have priced R. Harris & Co’s., 432 7th st. FUSSELL's Ice Cxra™ und Charlotte Russe. 1427 New York avenue. ‘Must SELL.—We bave an overproduction of glothing: they must be disposed of. Eiseman Bros., cor. 7th and E. Brrore_Bcyixe your Xmas jewelry see Frank, 457 Pennsylvania avenue. New goods, lowest prices. Face and eyesight fitted. $1. Hempler’s,cor.4%. CITY AND DISTRICT. Amusements To-Night. NavioNaL THEATER.—Thalia Opera Com- pany In “The Biack Hussar.” bles, $6; Ionnges, $5; ». H. bess Forp'’s Orgra Hovse—Estelle Clayton in | “Favette. ALBAUGH'S OPrra Hovse.—Maggie Mitchell tn “Maggie, the Midget.” LECTURE oN GrorGE Eurot.—By Rev. Dr. Kirkus at Christ Chureh chapel. NATIONAL SKATING RINK.—611 and 613 E street. THE Wasntxctox Rixx.—Ninth street and Rhode Isiand avenue. THEATER ComiquE.—Variety. Diwe MusevM.—Rizitmire and Lloyd. HeEnzoG's OPERA Hovuse.—“Pirates of Pen- zance.” ee Condensed Locals. Street lamps will be lighted at 11 p. m. and extinguished at 5:00 a. m. | Yesterday afternoon the P. W.and N. divis. lon of the Pension office adopted appropriate resolutions respecting the death of Mr. John F. Miller, for many years a clerk in the Pension Dffice. who died dently last Tuesday. Mr. Miller's remains will be taken to Ann Arbor, Mich., for ‘interment. Otlicers of Warren Lodge, were installed last ev s Harri: ds, K. Richardson, C. ‘e Cox found a female col- square, aud sent it to Garter; tiler, F Ryal. Last night Detect ered baby in Jud St. Ann's in ant ass i Ata meeting of th rd of commissioned of- Wa-bington Light Infantry ec ening, Licut. Bruce Gray, the pop lar arebitect, was unanimousiy chosen engineer officer, with the rank 0; captain. J. Brooks and wife, who were charged ig stolen goods in connection with | the Lansburg robbery, have been honorably ae quitted. Christmas is coming next week; so is Lotta. Bishop. Paret contirined a class of seven wt St. | uke’s piscopal chureh in Bladensburg Tues | day morning. Globe Life Insurance company, with a SARE ore h.000, and J. S. Haldeman, W. Ht. | e, an . Holdeman, as trustees, have | filed « certiticate of incorporation, The Ladies Aid to the Garfield Memorial hos. pital have placed on record their ae. the provisions of the act of April 23d, 1884, containing the name and the term of thelt existence one thousand years from December — = THE Patext Orricr Covpox CASE Gors To THE Graxp JuRY.—The bearing in the case of Joho H. Adriaans, patentattorney.and Ludwick Gunnell, colored, ex-messenger of the Patent Office, charged with conspiracy to detraud the Patent office, as heretofore published, was fin- ished before Judge Snell yesterday, and the court held .hem for the ‘action of the grand Jary. The bonds were fixed at $500. nce seer Scrr AGarxst a STREET RAILROAD Com- PaNy.—Yesterday Wm. Ayer entered a suit Sgainst the Columbia railroad mag og & for 81.000 damages, caused, he alleges, ing thrown to the ground by the starting of one of Gefendant’s cars when he was mmpting to geton it REPRESENTATIVE NEWSPAPER MEX GOING ‘To PHILADELPHIA.—Special Pullman hotel car “President.” with Mr. FE. T. Postlewaite, pri- Wate secretary to general vice president P-RLR; “Mr. Geo. W. Bord, assistant general passenger agent, aud Mr. Robert Barry, zeneral superin- tendent Pullman Palace Car ‘company, iavin; as their guests Mr. Handy, editor of Vews and | President of Clover club, and Mr. Lambert, €ditor of Times. arrived ‘In Washington this morning to take the prominent newspap F Men, members of the Gridiron club, to. the an- nual dinner of the Clover club, to be given in Philadelphia to-night. The following gentle men compesed the party; Donnell, Murray, De Graw, Carpenter, Macfariand, Knapp, Handy, Clark, Larner, Lightner, Stealey, Missey, O den. “They will be liberally entertained en Fuute by the gentlemen representing the Penn- sylvania raiircad and Pullman company. The party will return to-morrow afternoon. HOLIDAY Excursion RATES oF THE PENN- SYLVANIA RAILROAD.—Pursuant to the usual custom of the Pennsyltanis Railroad Company exenrsion tekets for holiday travel will be sold between all stations on the matr Lranehes Decen 23d, 240 Bist. and January Ist, Tss6, until January 4ih, at « consi from ordinary rates, This will enable all, who desire it, to indulge in the pieasure of holiday excursions and social visits at very small ex- pense. AND ©. ro THE West—Travelers to the ‘West, northwest and southwest will do well to @ensult the agents of the Baltimore and Oni Fallwad, 619 and 1351 Pennsylvania avenue aed statlon corner New Jersey ave. aad € s!, Rates via thi< line to Chicago are $13, 16 Louisvilic $14.50, to St. Louls 816.50, to Uin- einnat! $11,to Indianapolis $12 and’ Detrott 12, beinz less than other Hines from $2.25 to with correspouding low rates to all other b sooo Fs limited express trains, with rongh parior and sleeping ears to destination, Fume ‘to. Cuteago, 25 hours ‘Cincinnath 16 rm, and St. Louis, 27 hours. Limited ior Chicago leaves Washington at 9:43 a m.; for Gineipnati and st. Louis 3 p.m, dal — 0. 909 7th | FUSSELL'S grand dis | ney boxes, favors and | THE Throngs of Christmas Shoppers—Sug- Kestions to Those Whe Have Par- chases to Make. ‘The throngs of people on the business streets testify tha: holiday shopping has begun in earnest. Many people wisely make their pur- chases before Christmas week, and avoid the Tush that oceurs the few days before Christmas. The array of goods presented for the holiday trade was never equalled in extent and variety. ‘The store windows make an attractive study. To those who find it dificult to make a choice or to determine where to buy will find it profit- able to consult the advertising columns of THE STAR. Many valuable suggestions will be found in the notices which THE STAR continues to pub- lish from time to time of merchants who offer special attractions for the holidays. Youna’s shoe house, 402 7th street, has the reputation of selling shoes and slippers made for comfort, style and durability. Asa special inducement they offer at present a discount of per cent off their regular prices, which already are very low. Their82.50 electric shoes have proven to be what they represent. The old lady with her many children in the show window has @ Christmas smile for all. Ladies who appreciate comfort as well as ele- gance in articles of dress will find much satis faction in visiting Miss ANNtE K. HUMPH- ERY's establishment, 430 10th street north- west. Miss Humphery makes corsets in every Style and guarantees a perfect fit and comfort. | Her specialties are French hand-made under- | clothing, merino underwear, imported hosiery, dress reform goods, corsets and bustles. K. ELLERY, 1112 F street, has received a | fall Line of the celebrated Shaw knit half hose. At Eciery’s one can get six fine unlaundered shirts for $7.50. | _ The holiday season, and any other season, is a | good time to overhaul one’s wardrobe and take | Sueh articles as need cleaning, or would be im- | Proved by dyeing, to Anton Fiscuer’s dry | cleaning éstablisuinent and dye works, 906 | Street northwest. A specialty is made of ladies’ evening dresses, Velvet and plush garments, pe Veils, laces and gloves are cleaned by the inost approved methods. Ladies intending to have dresses or costumes | made will find it to their advantage to consult | MRS.S. J. Messen, 1222 F street northwest, | who will cut pertectly fitting patterns of basque | and sieeve to measure, and furnish cutting, | basting and draping materials. | Ladies will find that the Fedora dress shields creatsatisiaction. ‘They are recommended ading dressinakers, nts are altered, repaired and lined CUNNINGHAM, 1310 8th street north- This lady also repairs furs skilfully und s muils to order. name of Mrs, SELMA RuPpreRt, 608 9th rect, ix familiar to every lady who goes shop- ~hlugton, At this season she offers yar od ussortinent of ticles for hidies’ and children’s wear, includ- ing all the latest styles. Materials for art embroidery, the flnest grades of yarns, fine laces, embroidery and knitting eédies, gloves and ho-iery ean’ be obtained of Mrs. BM. Mexcenr, 419°9th street northwest. Mrs. Mengeri (a> also a fine assortment of in- fants’ shawls, skirts and caps. Ladies azid gentlemen having garments to be dyed or cleaned will find that the work done at ON and CAROLINE LEKCH’S Fre If there is any meaning In numbers, the well- known 1111 Pennsylvania avenue, of H. D. Bauer's, must be taken ay a quadruple guaran- fee that all the goods and work of this clothing hou-e bel quality know No. 1. Mr. Barr shows during this holiday season an excep tionally tine stock of suitings, trowserings and overcoating. Mr. E. F. Door, 925 Pennsylvania avenue, offers among the holiday attractions pianos of such variety In make that it seems as iv any musical preference might be gratified. He has the ageney for the celebrated Steinway & Sons’ piangs, us well as for Decker & Son, Marshall & yendeli, Hallet & Camiston and numerous other makes. There is no greater comfort or luxury In use nowadays than the soft and warm merino underwear. First-class goods of this ki well as @ variety of other goods—ladi children’s undergarments especially—tor sale at DovGLas’, 522-524-526 9th street. No more satistactory Chrixtmas present can be given to a gentleman than an order on a firstelass mereant tailor for an afternoon or business suit, Such a suit cun be satisfactorit furnishea by Gzo. T. KEEN, 414 9th astre nortiwest. BECKER'S plano warerooms, 801 9th street, established over twenty years are well known. Upright pianos are a specialty, and tuning and repairing are carefully attendéd to. Several good makes of pianos are for sale by G. H. KUnS, 407 10th street northwest, ax weil as the Burdeite organs, all suitable holiday gifts. ‘Nothing could make a more pleasing and last- ing holiday present than DOF organ, a souree 0 never failing plea: miusteal in- struments for sale b: Tth street northwest, and espe: dt pian, cannot be surpasses in the elty OvPENHEIMER’s sewing machine agency, 528 ‘9th street northwest, Is one of the best Known in our midst for retiability. He offers astonish- ing bargains y trade. Cail on him before purchasing elsew! Have you seen the sewing machine at McKeaney’s, 427 9th street? Tuere are no finer macaines, it 1 claimed, in the city. They make capital Curistmas pres- ents. You ean buy or rent a firstclass sewing ma- REACH’S, corner 7th and H streets r the lowest ea hj rice. He e d consequentiy ean aif: him aud satisty yourself ew Automatic White” in regard to reliability. Mrs. H. L. SUMNen, $11 9th street northwest, | t* ugent here ior the Hallet Davis & Co, Up- right Grand pianos. One ot those fine Instru- meats would make # magnificent Christmas present. The Kx ABE Praso fs rapidly becoming a favorite inthe musieai homes of Wash- fine display of these instruments é seen if tite Warerod No. 817 Market rhece Gran, Square and Upright pianos vs in stock. Such an addition to the Art Furniture stores of Washington as the Litely established branch more house oF HAsO: fr street, should be weicomed. The larg stock of eiegant and exquisite specimens It cou- tains of Wali papers, fubries and carpets as well tit. tial furniture contains hings appropriate for Christmas gifts. ihere are more than 36,000 Emerson pianos now in use, and they are still gaining in popu- larity. This make and others for sale by Heshy EBEKBACH, 915 F street, G. L. WiLp has for sale various pianos and Galiy’s sel-playing instruments, He also ex- chang nos and organs. The number is 709 7th street northwert. Mx. R. W. HexpeRsox, No, 1113 F street calls the attention of the public to his fine and extensive stock of elegant imported and Amer- Jean wall papers, mouldings, window shades and “Linerusta Walton.” Mus. C. E.SAWYER, of 517 East Capitol street, enjoys an excellent reputation among fashion- able ladies as a dress and gurment maker, A box of cigar makes a most acceptable resent forasmoker. Mr. Joux T. T. PYLes, No. 414 4th street southeast, will send C. 0. D: box of fiity union made cigars for $1.50, by dropping him a postal card, BRovHEAD & Co., No. 907 F street north- west, call the attention of holiday purchasers | to their select stoek of siiks, dress goods, hosiery, ladies’ and gentlemen's furnishing gcods, win Lreilas, gloves, searis and many novelties sult able for Christmas presents. These goods they are offering at a reduction to the holiday trade. ——— MARRIED IN MARYLAND.—The Baltimore American of to-day says: Mr. Samuei Clement | Smoot, of Washington, D. C., was married yes- terday’ at Mechaniestown to Miss Ruchel A. Baltimore county. The ceremony was periormed by Kev. Osborn Belt, a brother ot Uhe bride. Alter the wedding the happy couple came to this city, whénee they will proceed to Washington, thelr future home. sdlea ns donee A DecREE oF Drvorce.—Yesterday Judge Hagner, in the Equity Court, made a decree of divorce'in the case of Wim. B. Vinton agt, Bliza- bets Viaton, (nee Beck). On the ground of de- sertion # short time uiter marriage, ‘ a Tae D. K. E. Revxioy.—The Washington Alumni association of the D.K E. fraternity met at Weicker's last night for their annual re- union. About fiity members were preseut. After an informal lunch the meeting was called to order by Representative Long, and @ num- ber of short speeches were made. It was voted tw take steps to Invite the fraternity to hold its next neral convention in this eity, with special reference to tue reorganization of south- | ern chapters, Among those ent were Repre- | sentatl es Long, Irion, Pettibone, Moffatt, 7% | bury, Millard aid McCreary, Judge C. J. Hill- yer, Rev. Mr) Newman. Mr. N:P. Gage, Mr. dward A. Paul, A. W. Lyman he Powers. « AN ALLEGED PoLicy RUNNER ARRESTED.— Churiles Cross, colored, an Gee og ae was capiared to-day by Detective far and charged with violating the policy laws, When Arrested five polley books, with money and drawings, were found on him. pa he ‘Tur CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION —At a meeting of Washington Council, No, 34, Gutho- he Benevolent Legion, Taeday evening, the ‘o, , orator; M. Shana- han, treabarer; Dr, SM. J- Griftth, collector; P. ; th ; Rev. J. ting Oats CaiLanany 3 De GREAT CLostxc-ovT SALE oF BooKs.—Now oppurtunity to bay books at less than liahers: prices. We Wantevery took sold vy ny books remain! in our house om that date will be sold at auetion. Come BOW and take yourcaolee. Remember bouks make eleg.at pre-ents forthe holidays, Christ- tas and New Year's cards included in thissale. Lanavurgs & Bro, 420-422-124-426 7th at, Te medical examiner. Mr. John F. Gi chancellor, and SIF. Jamies For tHe Nicur Lopaixe Hovse.—Jobn T. Lonman sends $10 TRE Saw for ibe aight lodging bouse. ps will and Christmas will gladden the hearts LOTTA. ofa Children’s Christmas Clab, District 2. The following ndditional contributions are thankfully ack : The President and Miss Cleveland, $25; Lieut. L. . Reamey, U.S. N., $5; Mr. C. C. Glover, $10; Mrs. Ralph C+ Johnson, $20; Mr. C. C. Willard, $5; Mrs. C.C, Willard, $5; Mr. M. W. Galt, 35; Mr. Reginald Fendall, $5; Thos. J. Fisher & Co., $5. The committee on ways and means (Mrs. Fendall, Mrs, Baker, Mrs, Willard and Misses Matthews and Edwards) will please report to to Tue Stak, not later than ‘Saturday “or “ait OF i an Satui 1 week. All applica- tious for invitations should be made vo, the <Qmmittes on invitations (Misses | Loring, Riggs and Kennedy and Mrs, Nathaniel Wi son.) This committee will also be glad to have the names of sick or afflicted children who will not be able to attend che Christmas dinner, for Kris Kringle don’t intend to forget them. ‘The committee on amusements(Mrs, Fitzhugh Coyle, Mrs. Selfridge and Mrs. Woodhull) have com: pleted thelr provisions for the after<linner en- tertainment. They don’t intend to tell the chil- dren yet what they have done, but these will see and hear itallin due time, The expense thus Incurred will be contributed by Mrs. Coyle as her offering to the club. The committee on foys and gifls (Mrs. Totten, Mrs, A. A. Wilson and Mrs, MacArihup are hardly ready to make any report as yet. ‘This committee is charged with the duty of receiving the presents con- tributed by the children tor their little guests. It ts important that both parents and children should understand this featu-e of the organiza tion, as itis the most Important one. The ob- Ject is to teach the happier children, who Know So well all that Christmas means, to share their Pleasure and gitts with the unfortunate little ones who only ‘know Christmas by seeing oth- ers have everything while they have nothing. Let parents teach their own little ones to think of and to share with the poor children. Al loysand gifts should be sent as soon as possible to Mrs. Perry No. 1309 P street. As the dinner com- mittee (Mi‘sSoiomons, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. J, M. Wiison and Mrs. Noyes) have comp.cted ail their arrangements, they will please do all in their power to assist the other committees who may need their help, e= pecially the ways and means committee. ‘All the children who areyor wish us become mei bers of the cl jease come promptly al o'clock next Satui building, Jand and other ladies and by Comiissioner Webb. They will receive their badges thea, and the waiters will be chosen, Amusements, “Boccaccio” BY THE THALIA COMPANY,—At the National theater last night the Tha troupe, headed by Miss Lory Stubel, who ap- peared for the first Hime here, extracted @ vast amount of tue mostexbilarating fun out of Von Suppe’s racy and tunetul comic oper: elo.” The “fun-making, b.wever, times, even when seeminzly most farci an artistic character, und the performane whole, furnished a’ remarkable revelal the coinedy resources of Uns admirable org: zation. Miss Stubel, up artist of great v tility, dashing manners and fine voeal powers, completely captivated the house in the role of Boccuccio. Misses Metfertund kngluend rwere, as usual, very enyaging in their roles, while Max Lube as the grocer, Albertine Habrich as his wife, Conrad Junker us tne cooper, and Herman Gerold as the barber, were irresistibly funny, The septette in tue ‘third act had co be repeated three time before the audience was satisiied. In the grand iilitary sceue in “fue Black ..ussar” this evening two horses will be introduced on the stage, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. —The musical peopie of Washington crowded Congregational choreh last night to witness the Washington debut of Mr, Jarvis Butler, the Baltimore organ- ist, assisted by” Miss Jenny Lind Mulicr as phtuist. ‘To che eritical the Fugue in A minor, Buch, und the Caromutic Fantasie, by Thiele, Were most interesting, as Involving tie most difficult executi in. ‘fuese numbers were ren- dered In a brilliant ‘manner by Mr. Butler. The most pleasing number to the general public was the piano and organ duet arrangement from Gounod’s “ Faust,” which evoked entiusiistic applause, and had to be repeaied, The perforin- ance of “Meyerbeer's “ Frackeltanz” revealed the periect control which the organist had over his lusirument, and the orchestral ellects were brought out beautifully. Chopin's Grand. Polo- naise in E flat was performed very creditab y by Miss Muller, who showed herseif a finished Pianist. Mr. Butler’s equal as an organist has not been heard here for sume tae, ‘THE STAR LECTURE CoURSE wil! terminate at the avernacle to-morrow « Robert Nourse's lecture on “John and Jona than,” whi b is aneloquest and masierly expo 3h lon of the re.a.tons Letwe n chis¢ untry and england, THE SUNDAY EVENING Concert at the Na- tional Theater next Sunday night will iniro- duce as soloists Miss Belle Cote, Miss Jusephine E. Daly, Miss Bertle Lueas, the child violinist, and a choras of medrigal boys. Ma. THEODORE C. CoNe Will lecture at Al- baugh’s Sunday night on “Religion, Science and Ingersolli-tn. EXT W. ATTRACTIONS. — At Ford’s Opera House, next week, the new scale of popu- lar prices will go into effect_permauently. The attraction will be “Oue of the Bravest,” suid to be an _entertainiug drama of lite in & great city.—That zreat popular favorlie, Joe Em- mett, is announced to appearat Albaugh’s next week in his latest continuation of tt tures of “Fritz,” of whom lange ter-goers seem never to tre — tional next week, -upported by a good company, opening Monday evening in her new piece, “Mile. Nitouche."——At Herzoz’s, next week, “Olivette” will be done by the Neton=1 Ideal’ Opera company. —-—__ Safety of Children Upon the Streets. To the Editer of Tuk EVENING Sian: In the disposition of the Huth case—the e stated the law only—in regard to the dutics of parents and guardians In watching over the safety of children of tender years while upon the public streets, Nothing was said orintended asa reflection upon the parents In this case, and should not have been so reported. It was @ clear case of accident, and was necessarily dismissed. Inteiligeut’ citizens will under- stand that the court could only have inteude to have uttered a note of warning in the in- terest of protection to the muny children whe are required or permitted to be upon our streets unguarded by personal attendants. W. B. SNELL. a To Play With the Rostons. Paul A. Hines, of this elty, in to play with the Bostons next season, He signed the contract to-day. art pene aed Susricrovs CHaRacrers. the Police Court, X were in the dock befe Judge Snell, charged by Officers Skidmore aud Simpson with being sus- icious characters. They were Henry Hutch- nson, William Lee, Edward Parker, Willian Tucker, John Wanza, Joe Ba-lor, John Snow- den and John Harris. The officers testified that the boys had the reputation of thieves, and fre- quent a house on New Jersey avenue, where ‘about fliteen boys were found yesterday when the officers went there with a sear h warrant to look for articles stolen from the market, and found a stand cover illled with blood, alleged to have been stolen from oue of the meat boxes at the market. The court required them to give bonds for their yood behavior, PROPOSED ORCHESTRAL SCHOOL.—There isa project on foot in musical circles in this city to organize a school of orchestral pleviog. Prot. Bernay’s has the matter in hand, and persons who play orchestral instruments are invited to communicate with him. The school is in- tended for ladies and gentlemen, and speelal efforts. will be made to obtain lady’ performers, THREATENING His WrFe.—Matilda Marrs, a colored woman who lives In South Washington, appeared before Judge Snell this morning and charged her husband, Wm Marrs, with threat- ening her. She testified that her ‘husband told her they were not hanging men fast enough for killing women, and she liad better make her ‘ag he Intended to Kill her, and would do jt when he got out of jail. Orficer Henry tes- tified that when he arrested Marrs the fatter said his wife would not have him arrested but ouce more. Marrs denied the charge, and said he did not remember what he sald to the officer. He was fined $5 for the profanity, and the court to.k his personal bonds for the threats, Alexandria Affairs. Reported for THE EVENING STaR. ALLEGED ILLEGAL EXPENDITURE oF Crry MoneY.—No guorum appeared in the alder man at theealled meeting of counell last nizht. President, Bichburg presided in the common council, The letter of the mayor stating that he had called the council together at the re- quest of Chairman Brent in order that the re- Port of committee on the investigation of ile ral expenditures may be made was read. Mr. rent, from the committee, submitied along report with testimony and éxhibits, The com mittee rej that the late superintendent of police bas violated the laws which provide the manner in which city money shall be ex- Paswed billy and pagerolis or ervices that base and pay-rol for serv! hat have never been rendered, and that fletitious names have been carried on tho pay-rolls of the ex- superintendent of police, and $644.24 pald out on account of such names; that stationery, &e. has been pui ‘of witch no evidence up- pears thatit was used in municipal business; that money, without authority of law, hus uid the superintendent of Penny Hil burial ground; that the superintendent ot per lice bought of Superintendent Ballenger the old courthouse steps for curb, when four-fifths ot the courthouse Is the property of the city: that $470 for ‘&e., properly chargeaulc never been so c i to referring thé matter to the elty attorney with directions to tie, money ‘alleged to be uniaw- izing the finance onal counsel in the will not be effective until in by the board of alder. NUMBERS.—The proposal STREET The to com; Stooges ‘atthe wos moet ‘of counel rousia sp as tiegtsoxt meee eel houses ‘were mi by ‘Gontractor Rhodes many instances, the ‘aumbers have not sien os 2 up ane eo cemntion: id to the mutter, oTtEs.— Washi celebrated to-day ut Peabody hall centennial of the yiit of Detlinn Wilson 81 for dissenon imc Bugene Murray, couvicied in ceanedt well-knowa, wy to the Franklin school | here they will be met by Miss Cleve- | TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND BO LARS GONE. The Officers of aGeorgetown Building Association Asked to Explain. THE AFFAIRS OF THE ELEVENTH BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN—THE SECRE- TARY ASKED To SHOW WHAT HAS BECOME OF MONEY CHARGED To HIM. The affairs of the Eleventh Building Associa- tion of Georgetown have been under examina- tion by stockholders for several weeks. The books of the secretary, Mr. Ferdinand King, have been in the hands of a committee for in- spection. Tuesday night, at a meeting of the ‘association, a statement made as thé result of this examination was handed to Mr. William King, who was acting as secretary in place of his son, who was detained from the meeting. ‘This statement, which is now in Mr. Ferdinand King’s possession, sets forth that $23,- 000, taken out of the association by him in various capacities, on his own account and as attorney and trustee for Others has not been properly accounted for. During the past four or five weeks, various changes have been mady and considerable un- easiness manifested améng stockholders in this and other Georgetown associations on account of rumors afloat. Mr. Ferdinand King, it is Stated, has been asked in the association to ex- plain certain alleged apparent irregularities In the account, but has failed to doso upto the Present time, This failure is EXPLAINED IN BEHALF OF MR, KING on the ground of his compulsory attendance at court during the past five weeks as a juror, which has permitted him no time to go into the matter, and because the books which he would need to furnish data tor his explanation were ont of hiy hands and in the hands of the stockholders, Mr. William King sald toa Sra reporter to- day that the books were returned to his son at halépast 10 o'clock Tuesday night. “We will get at it to-night,” he said, “and prepare a reply y soon. Then we will see what will be | proved and what will be disproved. I have | seen two or three important errors already on the statement “submitted to my son, and there may be more found when we examine it and the hooks caretully. One of the leaves of one of the books was missing when it was returned tous. Ido not think that it was | taken out Intentionally, and do not know what | was on it. Ibis of courve Important to get that leaf, and that has eaused some delay. T do not want to say anything until this examination ! has been made and a reply prepared. 11 have hoth sides of the story.” ‘The association, Mr. King said, was organized nine years ago, fix existence had been some- what prolonged, because of a rule requiring the pay ment of 8 per cent interest to stockholders withdrawing | “The constitution should have been amended long ago,” he ‘That rule was made when tnterest higher und the association has econtinied italthouzh rates of Interest all over the eountry have tailen.” Mi. King suid that while he had confidence in his son he would express no opinion unill all the papers had been examined, and it could | be seen just wit could be proved and what disproved. FERDINAND KING DECLINES TO SAY ANY- THING. Mr, Ferdinand King. who 1s the secretary of the association, when questioned this morning said that he preferred to say nothing now, for, as yei, there has been bit a partial examina- tion, “but have no dout that it will come out ali right.” A legal friend with him laughed at the publi- cation, aud puliing out a constitution of one of the associations said it was preposterous to think that a secretary could get more than one month's dues at atime, and it is a bubble whieh is golng to be pricked. SOME OF THE STOCKHOLDERS SAY that there appeared in the advertising columns ofTHESTAR on the 15th and 16th instants a special notice caliing a meeting of the stock- holders last night for the purpose of amendin} the constitution and considering the financial condition of the same; that instead of holding the meeting last night as advertised the officers met Tuesday evenlug at Goddurd’s hall. The stockboldera hearing tue rumors — which hive traveled the rounds relative to the alleged deficit in this association, appointed a committee of three, composed of Messrs. Leeteli and Lawton, to examine the books e a report of the exumination which was done at a late meeting, and which divulged the lamentable condition of the asso- ciation. Theysay that the books show that in the neighborhood of $28,840 had been loaned out und no security taken, and also the examina- tion discovered that Kirge amounts of money had been loaned to persons who had but litte Invested fn the assecation: that after the com- mittee had read its report the books were turned to the officers. for the purpose of allowing the officers a chunce to make a flual statement ‘on next meeting night. A number of the stockholders were seen by a Stax reporter this morning, and the majority ol them feared that they would not recover 10 per cent of their money, and a few ot them stated their Intentions of Institating suits. This association was considered the best paying one in West Washington, and was expected to wind up its at'wirs a month ors RY GATHE: The gathering at Goddard’s hall last night, called there by the notice in Trte STAR, was as gry anasserablage as could be found any- d mostly of workingmen, whose i There planation given why tuere would be ing, aud the crowd dispersed, angrier wi savings al was nc no me than ever. WHAT THE TREASURER SAYS. Mr. Robert E. Frey, the treasurer of the asso- ciation, sald toa Star reporter to-day that he had nothing to say about the association, ex- the had accounted properly for all ecived and disbursed hy him. He showed his books, with the accounts bearing the approval of the finanee commitice, All funds drawn ‘rom the treasurer are drawn by acheck signed by the president and secre- -y upon the treasurer, who thereupon ehecked the money from the depository, the Farmers’ and Meehantey’ National bank. OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, The eleventh association Is the oldest of the present series. Its officers are William Cla- baugh, president: Robert E. Frey, treasurer; Ferdinand King, secretary, and Jésse H. Wilt n, attorney. ‘The directory Includes Thomas Dowling, S$. Thomas Brown, D. F. Robinson, John Leteh, and John Givens, ‘The seeretacy 1s not a bonded officer, Mr, King, who isin the wood and coal bust- ness wiil bis father, has teen a very aztive building-association man, and is secretary of several associations besides the Eleventh, Directors of the association, to whom @ STAR reporter talked, declined to’ make any state- ments at present concerning the aifalrs of the assoclation. ‘There are, it is sald, about 200 shares of the association still uncaneelled. THE TWELFTH ASSOCIATION. Notices have been issued by Mr. King, as seo- retary, calling a meeting af the Twelfth Bnild- Ing association “to take some action to settle the affiirs of the association, the assets of the assoclation not being sufficient to pay the stockholders in full.” , UNEASINESS IN OTHER ASSOCIATIONS. The Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth building associations have practically the same officers as the Eleventh, and stockholders in these associations consequently feel some un- easiness, —-___ District Government Affairs. CHRISTMAS TREES. Market Master Buell, of the Center market, has given pertaission to the country people who attend market to place for sule all their Christ- mas trees end evergreens on the south side of Bstreet, between 7th and 9th streets, which will be set apart for that purpose for the com- ing holidays. A CADETSHIP FOR THE DISTRICT. A letter from H. Crawford Bounds, secretary of the Maryland Military and Naval’ academy ‘at Oxford, Md., to the District Commissioners states that there being a vacuney In the acad- emy from the District of Columbia he ts in- structed by the superintendent to enclose a special letship, and inviting the Commis- sloners to give the same to some worthy young man from this District. BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Entwisle: Warner & Pear- son, erect ten two-story dwellings, alley be- tween 84 and 41g streets and L and M streets southwest; $3,500. Samuel Norment, erect & two-story ‘dwelling, D, between Ist ‘and 2d streets southwest; '$1.000, H, Rosendale, re- pair frame 238 13th street southwest; $200. ———— CHARGED WITH SNATCHING Mrs, GrEstER's SATCHEL.—Charles Tibbs, a colored newsboy, was In the Police Court this morning charged wits larceny from the person. His counsel, Campbell Carrington, pleaded ‘not guilty for him. Mrs. Augustus Gilesler, 620 §N street northwest, testified that on Friday nighta col- ored boy ‘snatched her satchel from her and escaped: Danlel Mumford, colored, testified thit about six o'clock Friday night be saw the defendant ranning along N ‘street with “some- thing black in his hand. “The case was con. tinued until to-morrow for further testimony, —_—se RANGE OF THE THEKMOMETER.—The folk ine werg the readings athe Ngnal oe today BT, 5 bey 1. a a ‘sfinimuin, 80°00 41.4, Maximum, 42.0. ORDINATION AT BALTIMORE.—On Saturday the priesi 0 Bulti- morning @ number of candidates for thi'be eda Donahue, formerly hood wi = ined at the eathed: amo of the bar ol ‘men fils elty, and ralseives cog Saeol will gO Over to witness the cere- Then we | 2d EDITION: Latter t Tha St The “City of Mexico's” Cargo. DENIAL OF THE AGENTS THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING IRREGULAR IN THE CONSIGN- ‘MENT OF ARMS. New YORK, Dec. 17.—The Mexico, which was boarded officers yesterday at her wharf in Brooklyn, is still in the hands of the government authori ties. She was denied her clearance papers be- cause @ quantity of arms and ammunition, supposed to have been intended for Cuban ine surrectionists, was alleged to be concealed in her hold. A.D, Strauss, of Strauss & Co., her rents, was seen this morning and said that the story of the affair print in 8 morning paper was pure moonshine. “The transaction Wasa regular and legitimate one, sucn as we cal outevery day. ‘eare asked to shipthese goods to Cow isiaid, and of course we none sented, as we have done the same thing before many times. When the custom: authorities In formed me that there might be some inter- national question raised, 1 then deemed it best not to ship the goods. Our papers were sent to the custom-house and the customs officers knew what was In them. There was no atiempt at coneealmentand everything was open and above board. The only men engaged by this firm to work on the steamer was the crew of 34 all told.” First Officer Green, of the City of Mexico, corroborated Mr. Strauss, and said that he had been frequently on vessels that carried arms to various ports, and that these goods were always sent to fill orders, He denied that any rifles or carbines were on the City of Mexico, and he seemed to regard it as an out- rage that the authorities had refused to grant ligense papers, as the vessel had violated no aw, steamship City of by. custorocnouse ee | Fire in Philadelphia. | PHILADELPUtA, Dec. 17.—James W. Cooper's | cabinet factory, four-story brick building, at | 17th street and Washington avenue, burned this morning. The loss is estimated at from $50,000 to $60,000. ‘The building. with a large quantity of finished cabinet wire and valuable hard woods, was completely destroyed. ‘The insurance amounts to $30,000, sD A Child Burned to Death. St, Lours, Dec. 17.—A fatal accident caused by fire occurred ut the residence of Mrs. Baker, on Laclede avenue yesterday. Mrs. Baker's nine-year-old daughter Mamie was standing In | front of a grate with her buck toward the fire when the botton of her dress ignited. Her screams brought her mother and sister to her assistance, who did all in their power to ex- Unguish the flames, but they were too late, and the child’s body was burned from head to ‘foot. great agony. ————— Sudden Death of Paul Hendricks, Mapison, Inp., Dec, 17.—Paul Hendricks, son ot ex-Governor Wm. Hendricks, and & cousin of the late Vice President: Hendricks, dropped dead here this morning. He was prom: inet in grand army circles, se FINANCIAL ANO COMMERCIAL, ‘The New York Stock Warket. ‘The following are the opening ant p.m. pricey of the New York Stock market to-lay, us raported 2¥° sper HL LL, Dodge, 939 L3ta'streot 7157 CC. 8") 58 “| 58” Peo. D. & Vela Hud."| 9sty| ¥8%) Reading... D..@ W.n128 “120% Rock island. Den. =] 19%) / St. Paul. i, Do. pref. 1 SUP. &Uunahal Boi) Pret ‘Do. pret... SUP. M &N. Wab. Pac ‘Do. pret. 4a) 44 “|West Unio Washington Stock Exchanze. ‘The following changes from yesterday's quotations vue Wasi on Stock Excite are ot ia +S. 4s, 1501, coupon, Liza bid, 1-8 usked. TRI, register, 12 bid, 1125 0 curreucy, i204 bid. renes, 116% bid, 117k asked. ¢.. 1599, currency, 115% bid. Cia, Lol ud, ‘117 ake stock, 107 bid, hy Arlington ‘ins, 143 bi coran {ns., 03 bd, 69 asked. Colauiunt Ins.. Ly bid, 13 asked. -Amesican Ins,, 132 bd Potomad ADS, 40% Did. Rigs Hall bonds, 100% bid, ington Murket stuck, Lig Did. a8ank OF washington, Hy bid. Ciuzens" tidal sank, 1u7 bid. Aeat cotute ‘Title | Loui old, Luduswed.” Peun. te. co, 5: = Chesapeuke aud Pot Tel. Cu. o's bid, 64 asced. U- | Ssdectric Light, o¥ bid. Nit, site Deposit Co., 103 asked Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Mp. December 17—Virginia sixes, cousoluated, 02; uew’turecs, ol id to-day. BALTIMORE. Mn., Lecember middling,My. Flour lower; western easl somthern tunber. O7ais: spot, aud Deceuiber, S71 Reorns 80nd y ern sca ; Western himery S3a46; Western mixed, spot, 46% bid; as AGudbiy: Kteather, 434y043% daatk western white, soau ‘3 ad," Hye quiet and Visions Steady. Cotton steady— fet and steady Wheat—southern ‘olfee a shade ordinary to fair, Tigaty Sugar— 01 dt firma, Tigi Oly, Whisky steady, C29. Teo Omer articles. aac Freights to. erpoo! per steamer steady—cotion, 7-320: flour, 1 arin, "igaod. Receipts our, O05 barrels. wheats 8,606 busheis: corn, 145,000 bushels; outs, 300 busb- els, Shipmenis—tiour, 4,014 barrelx. Sales—wheut, 641,000 bushels; corn, 126,0u0 bushels. Chicago Markets. CHICAGO, Ir1., December 17. 11:15 a m.—Wheat has ruled steadily stronger all morning, opening at ‘90c for May,und advancing to 90%, with the market now at 90g. ‘Corn ty lower. Pork “Pye. higher. ‘The other markets are unchanred. ————-+e+_____ CAUGHT IN THE AcT. A Woman Said to be Wealthy and Re- spectable Detected in Shop Lifting. Tuesday afternoon one of the clerks in the Palais Royal thought she saw a well-dressed woman, who was looking at goods in the store, secrete a pair of gloves, The attention of the manager was called to the Indy. Soon the clerk's suspicions were confirmed, as the woman was seen to transfer the gloves stealthily from one poeket to another. She was accused of the theft, but denied Itindignantly. She was searched and evidence of her guilt was found. Not only the glov buta fur cape taken from'a counter was found secreted in her wearing apparel. She seemed deeply mortitied, and was. thankful for being allowed to leave the store minus her plunder. She said she would never come into the store again. Inquiry concerning the woman showed that she was not a professional shop- lifter, but a woman who is said to have wealth and good social connections, who lives in Fred- ericksburg, Va. and maintains # stylish city residence as well as acountry home. Mr. Les ner, of the Palais Royal, when asked by a Stan reporter to-day about the case declined to give her naine, Auother supposed. similar case occurred re- cently at the Palais Royal. The lady gave her residence as Baltimore. The circumstances of the case, however, left it in doubt waether it was a case of theft’ or accident. The lady left the goods, and was permitted to go unmo- lested. “Why are not such cases, where you are sure that a thett was intended, prosecuted?” asked a STAR reporter of Manager ‘Kelly, of the Palais Royal. “Simply because we havn’t time,” sald Mr. Kelly. x woman—a Tegular shop-lifter—comes. here, takes ten or twenty dollars worth of, Uipen and is arrested. She goes down to court an leaves twenty dollars collateral; goes to New York,and that is the last we eversecof her. SUI we have to waste a good deal of time at court, The law making any thett less than 835 peti lareeny ts at fault, ‘The shoplifters -know wha: the chances are and are willing to take them, — ADVANcED Dury on Woot.—Assistant Secre- tary Fairchild has written to the collector at New York in regard to the question as to whether imported wool (which under the stat- ute pays duty according to its value per pound), when advanced in value on appraisement over ten_ per cent above the entered value, but not sufficient to render it liable to a higher rate of duty, is liable to the additional (penal) duty twenty per cent ad valorem prescribed by section 2900 R. 8. ‘The question having been submitted to the 8o- Ilcitor of the Treasury, he advises that in such cases where an appraisement is made by the appraiser for the purpose of determining the Vulues of imported merchandise, the advance mn per cent renders ‘She Uved several hours afterwards, but died in | Debate Continued from the First Edition. Today's ‘MR. KELLY (PA.) SAID that he was a conservative man, and his habit Was to bear the ills he knew rather than fly to those he knew not of. But patience and long experience had taught + bien that Do. rule the majorit t co: worse than those fe was’ ‘propel’ to amend, Lawislation ought to be the result of deliberation. The deliberation of the House was not the result of distribution. ‘The business was transacted by a very few men—the mass the members of the House could learn what bad bad been done. Thi tll had been borne until it had become insu: Ie, and the House owed it to the country to emancipate itself. It might be that the wisdom and honesty of the House Was concentrated in asingle committee there- of, but he did not believe it. It it were true that but fifteen men were needed to determine what appropriations ought to be made, what offices ought to be abolished under the plea of economy, what laws ought to be enacted or repealed, why not change the laws and save the pay of the other 310 gentlemen, He earnestly denoun the habit of adopt- ing riders as the source of more legislative mean- ness than any other cause, He cited instances of the evils resulting from Placing leg appropriation bills, and asked the vent the recurrence of such evils. He criticised the working of the Holman amendment, and concluded with the declaration that wisdom and a just sense of economy, and above all, purity ‘and honor in legislation invited ‘the adoption of the report of the committee. [Ap- plause.} (Del.) contended that the Mr. Lore resent system of rules had resulted in throw! the House into a condition of legislative paralysis. Ir be were to liken the House to anything he would liken It to the figure of Laocoon and his two sons writhing in agony in the folds of the serpent. He earnestly supported the majority report and maintained thata wise and just Policy demanded its adoption. Mr. Hatch (Mo.),the chairman of the commit- tee on agriculture in the last Congress, chal- Jenged some statements made in the minority report, and cited figures to show that since the agricultural appropriation bill bad been in the charge of the committee on ricultare it had increased less than any of the other general appropriation bills. He called attention to the fact that the last two agricultural bills had passed the House unanimonsly, and attributed this to the knowledge on the part of the House eee measures had been carefully consid- eres Capitol Topics. NOMINATIONS, The President sent to the Senate today a long list of nominations, all of recess appoint- | ments, heretofore published, TAMMANY'S OPPOSITION To MR. HEDDE! FIRMATION, The opposition to the confirmation of Mr. | Hedden, nominated by the President to be col- lector of the port of New York, that hus devel- ‘oped thus tar has come from Tammany men and some New York im committee has not yet discussed any of the nominations, arid neither Mr. Miller nor Mr. Evarts will sty anything concerning thelr in- ten the opposition to Mr. Hedden ig the democrats hus fully developed. The Tammany men and the importers are sald to have consulted several democrats with the view of getting tuem to take up the fight. ee EXTENSION OF THE CITY. Fature of the City of Washington. 8 CON* ICAL SURVEY OF THE DISTRICT. The coast survey report, giving a detailed re- port of all the work of that bureau during the past fiscal year, was submitted to Congress this morning. With relation to the topographi- cal survey of the District of Columbia the re- port says: ‘The purpose of the survey is to supply te Commissioners with data for laying out new and extending old roads, and for properly sub- dividing county property as itis laid out in suburban streets and lots, Its minute accuracy will, however, make it of use forall time in planning public works of every description, It saves the necessity of preliminary surveys in connection with the extension of the water works, and will accomplish the same purpose when the city seweraxe as to be extended into the county THE OLD DISTRICT NOT TEN MILES SQUARE. In connection with this survey during the Past season the four‘corner monuments of the District, as established by Ellicott in 1791, were identified and located. It yras discovered that the District wax not exactly @ ten-mile are, the length of the four sides being as Southwest, 53,0313 feet; southeast, 871.3 feet; northws 3.6; northeast, ‘The total area of the original District was 100.6 square miles. Tae north point Is 116.6 feet west of the meridian of the south point, und the east point Is 138.6 feet south of the west point. Surprise is expressed at the ac- curacy of Ellicott’s survey through the wilder- ness, EXTENSION OF AVENUES AND STREETS, From data aiready furnished by this survey preliminary plans have been sketched out for the extension of the foliowing avenues and streets through portions of the county: Massa- chusetts, Vermont, New Jersey and Rhode Is- land avenues, 16th street and L street. At the beginning of the fiscal year work had been advanced to Bladen’s mill, in Rock Creek valley, nd thence along the road leading to Brightwood ro.d, and up 17th street road to sil- ver Springs, and. crossing the northeastern boundary of the District ‘west of Rock creck valley, the work was coiapleted from Woodiey lane, at Woodley park, to the northeastern boundary stone of the new cespiaberet A sit thence across the northwestern extremity ol Georgetown Heights to the distributing reser voirand the Potomac river. At the close of the fiscal year Se. Doan was at work oxtend- ing the poi phy along We ley lane its jufetion with Tennallytewn road: The report gives the estimate for the bureau for the next ensuing year, the entire amounti to $568,000. The estimates for surveys Chesapeake bay amount to $4,000. The report recommends that the bureau continue as an in- dependent bureau. Changes in the Offices. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed James W. Sterling to be first assistant keeper of the lighthouse at Half Way Rock, Maine. ‘Dr. Seaton Norman, of North ‘Carolina, has been appointed an assistant surgeon in the ma- rine hospital service, and has been stationed at New York city. The following fourth-class postmasters were yesterday appointed in Maryland: At Brooke- Ville, Henry Howard; Fort Foote, James W, Green; Four Locks, Mrs, M. A. Flory; North Branch, Parry G. Luttgerding. MARRIAGE LICENSES.—Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to George C. Robinson and Camilla A - uel W. Bissett and Bertie L. Cammin ‘of Great Falls, Md.; Joseph H. Ireland and Rhoda, M. Thorn; tei B. Heaatng, ‘of King George county, Va., and Jennie T. Ellyson; Charies A. ffurd and Ellen Boardman, both of New ork city, N. ¥.3 Cornelius Regan and Emma Stubener,; Mark Allen Hatch and Sallie Hillard Owen; Henry Frasier and Lizzie J. Chamblin, oth ot Loudon county, Vas Geo, W. Simms. and Albena Sardon, both of Fairfax county, Va; John Stewartunid Fannie Tyree; itichard Lewis, of Lancaster, Va.,and Ida D. ‘Wilson; L, Coint and’ Edith M, Collins, Abraham At well and Nancy Banks; Rich. Norris and Allee Sydan; Jacob Brooks and Anna Elizabeth Parks: Wm, D. Norris and Fanpte D. Brannum; Edward Butter and Eliza Butter; D. Wilkins Furry Court—Judge Hamer. Yesterday, in re. Maggie C. M. Thompson; in- uisition confirmed and trustee inted. jark agi. Cross; sale finally ratified and referred to auditor. Nash agt. Nash, do. Vinton agt, ‘Vinton; divorce granted. Heim agt. Evening Critic Company; exceptions to answer ove Best agt. Best; trastee empowered to convey. ‘Today, Thomas a; 3 sale rat finally. Donn agt. Clary; sale 5 Edmonston appointed trustee. Godey agt. Godey; decree In satisfaction of former decree, Cracurr Cocrt, No. 2—Judge Merrick. Yoterday, Morrison agi. Stewart} Judgment vacated by agreeme! nm mger; ver~ dict for platuuitt for $900, with faterest from April 5, 1883. Fisher agt. McCandish; non-euit lo, Simi agt. iS Hannover agt, McMichael; verdict tor plain iff; motion for new trial granted, Bar rick agt. Geyer; on hearing. PoLice Court—Judge Shell. , Anthony Jones, colored, assault on. Annie Boone; $5 oF 15 days. ROVA BAKING POWEDER. been done and hy it had been done, after it! ers, The Senate | FACTS FROM THE REPORT OF THE TOPOGRAPE- | RIDERS ON APPROPRIATION BILLS. Views of Representative Forney. THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, Representative Forney says the trouble with the appropriations committee is all on account of the legislation. Their time hus been oceu- pled by arguments in favor of this and that thing to take passage through the House on the appropriation bills. The proper function of the | appropriations committee, he says, is simply to | decide upon the amount of money to be appro- priated to certaiy expenses authorized by law. It is the duty of the other committees to look after matters of legislation. It is, he says, im- Possible for the appropriations committee to look imto the merits of all matters of legislation betore making riations, and they ought | not to undertake ft. ‘When other committees have recommended legisiation, and the House has passed it. it is the place of the rin tions commitice to provide whatever money 1s to carry ontthe law. It may not al- Ways be best to expend all the money asked for atoue time. It may be in the iuterest of economy to appropriate only what is needed for immediate use. This is a question for the appropriations committee to decide. It is not within the province of tbat committee to de- cide what shall be done in the way of building Up coast defenses, reconstructing the na’ extending the postal system, It is the dut | of mitiees to Yo this, The importance of these | | committees will not be increased, he thinks, bi | giving them the appropriation bills, This | be merely to burden them with routine matters | that will take their attention from their proper duties, The naval committee should. thor oughly Investigate the question of building up the navy =nd should agree upon some plan an: get it through the House. Then it would be the | | duly ofthe appropriations committee to appro- | | priate the money reqtired by law, and they would have nothing to do with the @etails, It is absurd, he thinks, for the appropriations com- | #0 hour a vessel shail make and its style and all Che other detaiis of naval architecture about whieh they know nothing. Tne naval affairs commitice should attend to ail these matters, and the appropriations committee should at: tend to merely the perfunctory duty of provid- ing the means tocarry out the wishes ot the | House, The same way with the tortifications bill and all other such matters, BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATICN. An instance of the absurdity of the appropri- ations committees handling matters of legisla- tion was given during the last Congress, when | they were asked to consolidite bureaus of the government, T held sessions late at night, and bad learned with specta- | cles and foreign accents before them. The walls | of the commiitee rooms were red wii charts. This man and that would get up and explain everything in language learned bat incomprehensible. When they got through the committee would ask, “Well, what's Lbat got to do with the questior And another scientific gentleman would get up and declare that it had thing to do with it. Then the nitiee | would be bewildered. “The natural thing would | bave been forthem to recommend the plan as presented, as jong as they knew nothing about i. But they decided this was hardly the proper thing to do, so they struck the clause out alto- gether, and ihe matier was referred to a special committee, This special committee has been for eighteen months vainly trying to compre- hend the question. This only shows that It is not thé place of the ap riations cummitice to consider such matters of detail. Other com- mittees are appointed for that work, and they suouid do it, ——— | THE ANNUAL CouNT oF STAMPS In the in- terval revenue bureau will be commenced on | the 26th inst.,and It is hoped that it will be | completed by the end of the month. A com- | mitee, consisting of a representative from tbe Secretary's office, the |.) auditor's office and the first controlier offi wilt be appointed to superintend the examination. Thirty expert counters, in addition to those furnished by tb usictudl Tevenue bureau, will be detailed for , the work; and the services of a half doze laborers will also be needed, CONVICTED OF ATTEMPT To BriBE A Gov MENT OFTICER.—Dr. Osear K. Guyer, ot Henry county, Ind., has been conv! to bribe a special exacoin reau, and sentenced to pay @ fine of $250 a CHRISTMAS PLoyEs.—Employes of the Treasury, who so desire will be paid offon the 24th inst., in the amounts due them at that date, The regular Payment of salaries Will be made at the last of the month, and those who drew their salaries on the 24th may then recelve the amount due for the remaining days of the month. ss CHoLera IN Jarax,—The marine hospital bureau has received information that cholera is still prevalent in Hiogo, Japan. The latest reports show that the death'rate was nearly 70 per week. GoverxMENT Receipts To-Day.—Internal Tevenue, $337,806, customs, $529,188. Scheiae to Rob the Vanderbilt Tomb. From the New York Tribune, Dec. 16. Policeman Nugent, of the Mercer street sta- tion, yesterday arrested Philip McCarthy, aged twenty, and Charles Smith, aged elghteen,both of whom live at No. 55 east 4th street, on @ charge of theft, In their rooms were found Papers and memoranda referring to a scheme tw rob the Vanderbilt tomb at New Dorp, Jus tice Smith,in the Jefferson Murket police court, remanded the prisoners. ‘There were few visitors at the tomb | day and they were residents of Staten Isiand. ; Nomembers of the Vanderbilt family have been there since the burial, sthnmocte om The protocol terminating the Caroline islands question will be signed by the representatives | of Germany and Spain at Rome to-day. Judge Truax,in he superior court in New York, Wednesday, denied Mrs, Alice Winai motion for leave (o discontinue her suit, whic is now pending beture a referee for a divorce from toss Winans, whom sue claims as her jusban 3 and cost of prosecution, MoNEyY For TREASURY Ems Caranen. The Great Balsamic Distillation of Witch-Harel, American Pine, Canada Fir, Marigold, Clover Bis soms, etc, called SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE, for the immediate relief and permanent cure of every form of Catairh, from a.simple Cold in the Head to Loss of Smell, Taste and Hearing,Cough and Catarrhal Consumptivn. Complete treatuient, consisting of one Dottie Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Solvent and ‘one Improved Inhaler, in one package, may now be had of all Druggists for $1. Ask for SaxrouD's Rapicat Core. COMPLETE TREATMENT, WITH INHALER, $1. “The only absolute specific we know of.”—Med. Times, “The best we have found in a lifetime of saffer- ing.”—Rev. Dr. Wiggin, Boston. “After # long atrug- gle with Catarrh, the Raprcan CORE has conguerred.” —Brv. & W. Munroc, Lewisirurgh, Pa. “I bave not found a case that it did not relieve at once.”—Andrew Lee, Manchester Mass. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO.,BOSTON. “I MUST GIVE UP, I cannot bear this pain, I ache all over, and nothing I try docs me any good.” Back- ache weakress, Uterine pains, Soreness, Lameness, ‘Hacking Cough, Pleurisy and Chest pains cured by the military, the naval and the post omice com- | fait! mittee to consider and decide how many knots | scientitic | Compalsery Attendance at Prayers. * STUDENTS AT HARVARD RENEWING THE PETE TION AGAINST AN ANCIENT CUsTOM. Last year the undergraduates of Harvard cok lege presented the famous petition to the over seers of Harvard college asking that all religious exercises should be voluntary to the undergrad- uates of the university as they are now to the students of the professional departmenta. The petition was signed by 855 out of 1,000ntudents in the collegiate mt. ‘The overseers re the demand. Year the students determined to renew the Aght against the “Old Relic,” as it is familiarly called. Koo agg ts now being circulated im the college by six members of euch class, These members, twenty-four in number, at «, recent meeting ‘chose a smaller committee of one man from each class, whose business it should be to frame a er petition. To this committee was added the president of the larger committee, and the commitice to frame he petition was thus made up of O. D. Roberts, ‘86, ex officto; John Huddleston, "86; G, P. Par: ber, °87; Lioyd McK. Garrison, "Ss, and D, P. |, "89. This commitice this afternoon sent out'a paper for signatures asking the abo- lition ot compulsory attendance upon prayers, A long statement of the reasons for the petition is given under the following head: ‘irst—That voluntary attendance would ee the genuineness of religious Interest with us. Second—That the sense of compulsion Is not: conducive to true religious feelings, and Is out. of place ina matter of such moral moment, ‘hird—That the indulgence to men whose not harmonize with the present forme d inthe cge Worship, tends to show the tice of any compulsion. hat the concession of optional vices on Sundays and the remission e compulsory pragers twice a week, a= at sent conceded, lea no logical ground for ation Of ay compul \tth—That such compulsion ‘Is Inconsistemt with the entire freedom allowed in the other departments, SIAth~ Because a lange majority of the under kraduates carnestly desire the abolition of com- nin rs. @ rejection of the petition, the ommittee desires a full er ty e ual Lis signature to the p ed petition, named Charles A. Pan ywith wanall y,N.¥. He had Sol teacher Tuesday and wor at Alder trouble with his drew a revolw Goors | Houma W.. W. Besser: & Co OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF STAPLE AND | FANCY ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARE NOW ON EXNIBITION, ‘We have space to name but a few. ‘Wil begin with our Beautiful Fancy Boxes and Tolle Sets, which are im great variety of styles, and rang ing in prices from 26c. up to $10.00. Handkerchiet are just about as nlee little things a You can get for Chrivtinas Presents, We have se cured one hundred dozen Ladies tine all-tinen colored bordered H'di "ts at 25.eta « plece; forty men Ladies’ Pongee Sik Tk‘ at 50 ct. pivee: also, many dozen larger wine, high and rick, colors, at 75 cts. and $1.00. Linen FPdk’fs for Gentlemen from 10 cts. a plece ap to the finest Hemstitched at 50 cts, ‘The most choice thing in our stock for Gentlemen ts 25 dur. Fine White Silk Handkerchiefs at SUcta In the more expensive articles we name a cholce lot of ‘Seal Plush Macq vevand Visites, which we have bad made expressly for the Holidays, at $25.00, | Also, another lot of very fine Plush Sacques at $33.00 Newmarkets at $3.00, $10.00, $12.00 and an $15.00, | Silksand Velvets are always acceptable for Presents, ‘Our stock is now full and completa We import nothing but the best Milks, every yard of which: we guarantee. Splendid Brocade Velvet at $2.00, $2.50 and $2.99 per yard. W. W. BURDETTE @ co, ‘No, 028 7TH ST. and 700 K ST. ¥.W. a2w Ten Cents saved on every dollar's worth of leather Shoes for ladies, m' youths and children, as we offer a discount of ten per cent unui! Christmas. Youno's SHor Hov 402 7th st, Helibrun's Wid Stand, See The Old Lady in’Window. i Genw Fine Cashmere Mafficrs, at Auerbach’s Kuit Jacket Depot, 7th and H. a Te Consumptives. pitiibor’s God Liver Oil and Lime hes now heen before the ie twent an steadily Pin favor and appreciation, ‘This could not be the case unless UI — on was of high intriusic value. The combing Lon of the Phosphate of Lime with pure Cod Liver Oil, as prepured by Dr. Wilbor, has duced anew phase in the treatment of cou- sumption und all diseases of the Lui It can be taken by the most delicate invalid without, creating the disgusting nausea which ts such jection to the Lod Liver Ol when taki without time. prescrit he regular incuity. ‘Sold by the proprietor, A. 'B. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston, anda druggists, eu Ine congress waiters, beaded slippers, prs. extra fine infant shoes, at 48c. 120 pre. serviceable common-sense shoos,at 988 ‘that new, original and elegant antidote to pain and tu- flammation, the Curicuna ANTI-PAIN PLASTER. Es- pecially adapted to ladies, by reason ofits delicate ‘odor and gentle medicinal action. At Druggists, 250; five tor $1. Mailed free by POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL CO, BOSTON, declS 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 system should take Ayer's Sarsaparilia tocleanse the blood and restore vitallty. YER'S PILIS ARE A CONVENIENT RE- medy tohave always at hand. They are sugar coated, easy to take, effective to operate, sure to bring relief and cure, They are effectual in a wide range of diseases which arse from dwordermof the stomach and digestive organs. as Tloxe-Srvx Dans Goore LATEST STYLE, ALL PURE WOOL, WIDE DOU- BLE WIDTH, IN BROWN, BLUE AND GREEN (real value 50), reduced to 370. CARTERS . "711 Markcet Space, near 7th strest.* eTRIQUT CLOTH, pare wool, double wiath, all eot- ER EP en eas gets at tem, EL ATE Metron rt etn,