Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1885, Page 6

Jefferson, was shot im the stomach and Rice aud Woods are said to be mortally hurt. Fonner shot at a young man named Ross, the bullet just grazing bis neck. Fonner is a worthless character and has been drunk for error anya. "There was no provocation OF (8 | vp pewrnict COMMISIORERS DO XOT THINK NY FURTHER LEGISLATION SECURE PAYMENT O¥ ANY JUST DEMANDS OF THIS CHARACTER. "=| Forseveral years past efforts have been made by certain claim agents and others of this city to procare the passage of « law for the adjast- rt ment of claims for damages to real estate by Kuen fueceight nears ter Gol oe reason of a public improvements, &c., but thus far they have only partially succeeded in op&n- ing the door to millions of such claims. In November last the Commissioners re- ceived a communication from Mr. E. W. Whit aker, who has become interested in this large class of claims, which he terms “meritorious,” and he earnestly solicits, on behalf of five hun- dred tax-payers, that the Commissioners will refer to these in the annual report to the presi- dent of the board, and 5 legislation to provide for t MILLIONS INVOLVED. AN ARTISTIC HOUSE. Claims for Alleged Damages to Prep- erty by Street Improvements. A Defense of Insanity Raised—The Tes- timeny To-day. Yesterday in the Criminal Court, Judge Mac- Arthur, the trial of the case of Richard J. Lee, indicted tor the murder of Mary Lee, his wife, by shooting her on the 25th of November was continued after THE STAR'S report closed. W. R. White testified to seeing a man chase and shoot down a woman at the corner of 4th and K streets southeast. He struck her after she fell, then said: “Now I'm willl station house and give myselfup,” and walked up 4th street to G street. Witness went to the station house and told the police, ra Maggie Forrester, W. 5. Van Fleet and Joseph risen fifed to seeing Lee chasiny his wife on the street. Jossph Williams testified that he met Lee bout 9:30 o'clock on the night of the shooting: at the corner of 3d_street and Pennsylvania Lee said he had just shot his wife and 4_any more cartridges go back and shoot the whole d—d egloff and Frederick Dyson, restau- rant keepers testified to Lee's saying that, he had shot his'wife and was Sergeant Mullhall and Officer W! made the arrest, testified that they found Lee in bed In company with a girl named Minnie He acknowledged the shooting and up- peared to be indifferent. He was somewhat Under the influence of liquor, He said that his wife's sister had threatened him with un axe at Minnie West corroborated the testimony as to the arrest. LEE’S INSANE BELATIVES. The defense ,called Jas. F. Lee, brother of the aceused, for the purpose of proving insanity. ‘Witness said that the uncle of the accused, Geo, Stewart, had been in tho insane asylum, and as. Stewart, his first cou- ‘On cross-examination Seeretary Whitney's Washinzton Home and its Elegant Appointments. Workmen are engaged night and day in pre- paring the Frelinghuysen house on I street, be- tween 17th and 18th streets,for the occupation ot Secretary and Mrs, Whitney. They expect to have the house furnished and ready for use on the 24th of December, aid on Chnstmas day Mrs. Whitney will give a dinner in her own this house was formerly owned and occupicd by Mr. Freling- huysen daring bis residence iu this city and last winter while he was feerctary of State it Was the scene of many fush{oirabie gatherings. society people who rooms in previous years will hardly recog- nize the house when they enter the Secretary and his Although he has only u lease of the property for a term of years, yet the alterations and i provements could liardly have been more ex- tensive and elaborate If he had owned the rhe front exterior of rather old-fashioned changed, but the interior has undergoue a com- plete transformation, portant changes are the large additidns which have been mude to the house in the east and south sides. On the former a two-story. brick which affords ‘a large ler’s pantry connected ‘Ubreats of lynching are made. 18 NEEDED TO ras Seri emas20 NO HOPE CF RESCUE. ‘The Twenty-Nine at Wilkesbarre Given Up as Lost. WILkesBarag, Pa., Dec. 19.—The outlook at this morning is frightful. prisoned Mi reached within forty-eight hours they will be ‘The chances of rescue this morn- ing are very slim, from the fact that the air cdrele has been broken. ‘There are sixty-seven feet of quicksana, culm and earth tobe dug away. This is wedged in Letween the mine timbers, which have sprang inward and crossed each other, presenting an almost unsurmouatable barrier to rapid pro- Fess. it will require five or six days before this can be dug through, This ends all hope of rescue ©f the 29 imprisoned men who, it is thought, @ied from suffocation within the first twelve sister,and if he t the much-needed early settlement of He says: “These claims have never had their and include about one-balt of late comprehensive plan of ts commenced by the board ‘of public works in 1871 and completed by the Commissioners in 1877. had jurisdiction only of those claims that arose, rior to June 20, 1874, and settled by certificate n amount about $900,000 of them designated astclass 7. * * * 3 “That board was abolished by act of Congress in March, 1876, and it never had, authe aims caused by public im- provements made subsequent to June 20, 187 and, in fact, said board iid not jarge portion of Manslanghter. Dec. jasper E. Sweet, who shot and killed Dr. Waugh, practicing ‘physician of this city, three months that the latter had seduced t cused, was found guilty this m: slanghter and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. day in court those caused | public improve going to_ hang for it. on the ground fe of the ac- ‘The board of audit ing of man- addition has been bul and cotamodions bu with the dining room, and aserv: golug w tue second story from the kitchen. THE BALL Room. In the rearavery handsome ball room has been erected. This room is sixty feet deep, twenty-four feet wide and twenty feet high,and lias been construeted in connection with the other alterations and improvements according to the designs and under the supervision of Mr, ales H, Kelley, an architect of as been displayed in some of ine public and private buildings in that city. Mr. Kelley has constructed this room u| & inode! somewhat after the style of similar rooms attached to French palaces, and the decorations will harmonize with this style. ‘There 1s no plaster used in. the walls and cell- ‘The ceiling, whieh is & cone, or rounded, is to be decorated In gold, presenting a surface hich will blaze in the light of che room. The, frieze, whieh is papier mache, will be yellow, and the ornamentation which ‘runs around it will represent dai STARTING OUT ON A SIX Ts. ‘The U.S. steamer Dol phin left her anchorage in the Brooklyn navy this morning and headed out on ber trial ip. She will call at Newport, it. 1, to have ber compass set, and will then go south. Doiphin will probably stop at Savannah, Ga., @uring her cruise, whi During that time her merits and demerits will be carefully noted. consider or sett! New York, Dee. 19. properly con- tose claims 6 und each subsequent, session Congress has been appealed to for legislation widing for an equitable adjastmeatot the alance of these claims. Numerous general and have been introduced. Of intelligent concert of action o the scattered and unorganized cialmants, a the further fact that to thei has been added their furthe gh erroneous special i levied on thetr specially damaged. property 10 ed special benefits, none of the gene sures for relief have’ passed both houses « Congress. One special act for the rellefor the Carroll heirs, involving what is desired and hing a precedent, passed both houses of received the «pprovat Chas, Hensen and Ci sins, are now insane. the ‘witness testified that the accused had worked for him as a barber, and he thought him sane enough to be trusted with a razor at customers’ throats, Sarah F. Stewart testified that Geo. Stewart, uncle of the accused, had been insane for nine years, and died three days after he was sent to the ‘asylum, testified as to the insanity of the cousin of the i last 60 days. Bartiork, plowing candidates who had received orders were ehurch by Arehbishop Rey. Patrick J. Donahoe, Wi ne S. Gwinne, Ww @ Eugene A. Hannan,ot Washington, Michael . Dineen, John J. Bowler, and Richard A. ef Richmond, Va.; John J. Moore, of ; Faward J. Fitzgerald, of 3} Martin R. Xeanlon, of San ep! arrol, of Omaha; Brothers Lauren- ‘Yius and Matthacus, ordini minore Capuehins. —— loses in damaxes impoverishment In the Cathoile A. Rearden, E ‘TO-DAY'S TESTIMONY AS TO LEE'S “ ECCENTRIC- figures entwined walls from the This morning John Barnes, a police officer, testified to th good reputation of the prisoner. Richard Hinson testified to the strange actions of the accused on the day before the cross-examination witness stated that he was a cousin of the prisoner, and he has a brother who is insane; that on the evening of the homicide Lee came to his house crying and acting strangely, Sarah Hinson corroborated the preceding witness, stating that Lee came into her house, called her Mamie,and asked her to forg! him, saying that he would kill himself. He seemed so much out of his mind that he walked against a stove on which she was cooking fish and knocked it over, Caleb Smnith testified that Lee told him that he had had trouble with his family, and if he could not live peaceably with his ‘family he would rather die than live. He said it he could et his wife separated from his sister-in- acy, he would have no more trouble in his iy Robert Bowie testified that he was with Lee on Monday morning, and he said, “ My time is ; it won't be long before I'll be gone.” Mrs. Lavinia Lee, recalled, testified that de- fendant had been drinking heavily for three weeks, and acted like a crazy man. The defense called several witnesses who failed to answer, one of them, John MeCart ‘eported in jail. They then called Dr. vdding, superintendent of the Govern. ment Hospitil for the Insane, who produced a ‘ister showing that Geo. Stewart was_admit- to the hospital in November, 18” died in twelve days, hi dementia, which, he sai e diseased by TESTIMONY IN REBUTTAL. Lucy Williams was called in rebuttal and tes- tifled that she never induced deceused to leave Lee; that she never knew of men coming to see deceased and never heard Lee charge his wife Witness never had an words with him except on the night of the kill ‘Congress last session an of the President. Every Board of Cominission- ers except the present one has called the notice Of the President to these outstanding claims, as meritorious and needing legislation, iu teir annual reports, & REPLY OF THE COMMISSIONERS. joners replied to this ‘The dado is lincrusta Wal- At one side of the room Js a recess for the use of musicians and the front will be massed with foliage plants, Tun ail around the room covered with red. the further end ot the room isa magnificent fire-place and mantel. ‘The mantel is of wood finels carved and fiuished in cream and gold. It is thirteen tect wide and sixteen feet high. At the top a wreath of carved wood falls grace- fully over the mirror, and isa fine specimen of 5 ‘The fire-place is six feet z, four feel high and three feet deep, and on side are wooden seats. lace is tiling of: with Sienna and Askylight in the roof, with arrangements tor Ventilation at the sidés, is the only means of At night the rich, red silk fabric. ton in eream and gold. For Libelling Governmen: ‘A MORMON EDITOR CONVICTED. ial trom Ogden, lemenway, editor of Utah, says: Charles W. the Ogden Herald (Mormon), was found guilty Hemenway was indicted for publishing libelous articles concerning the Micial action of js incident to the prosecution of the poly- gumy cases. The maximum penalty for his “offgnse is a fine of $1,000 and imprisonment for si% months in the county jail. other indietments for libel hanging over Hem- Today the Commi communication as follows: “BE. W. Whitaker, Eeq.—Sir: In answer to your ention to numerous claims use of grading streets ted to say that, as the | of libel yesterday. wood earver's urt, against the bis... in past yeurs, | am inst Colamisionsrsunderstandit, they all are based upon the fact that such grading brought the Streets in some places below, iu others above, the surface of the adjacent lot nience this ha tutes the dam About the fire- ‘bie,and the hearth here are two ‘The inconve caused the lot-owners consti- e or injury for which claims Neither the state courts nor United ve recognized in stich cases able ground fo hey hold that every own subject to the muntei prove the streets, an —_.__. Social Sensation at Grand Rapids. A PROMINENT LAWYER SUES A MERCHANT FOR ALIENATING HIS WIFE'S AKFECTIONS. Gxaxp Rapips, Micu., excitement was caused here Announcement that Sam pent lawyer, hed. bi inam, a” wealthy 850,000" damages the room during the day. light is furnished from the sides of the room, and the effect will be very striking, the rich gold ceiling and the red walls blending and showing a wealth of coloring under the gas light. ‘The floor will be laid in oak, in herring- ‘The ball room In_ ail its details eafine example of the Louis Sixteenth The entrance to the ball recess from the parlors, and the walls and ceiling will be hung in rich green States courts Dee. 19.—Great esterday by the 1 D, Clay, a promi- % suit against Enos lumber merchant, for for alienating the affections a She Had Borrowed the Baby. Wnes.ixe, W. Va., Dec. 19.—The jury in the ease of Jennie C. Harris vs. W. E. Pickett, a young merchant, to compel support her child, yesterday returned a verdict for the defendant without leaving their seats. At was conclusively proven that the plaintiff had secured the loan of a baby from a German iy im order that she might produce the ehild in court. 1 right to grade and im- | bone design. if the work be done in a skillful manner’ no damages ure allowable. nts in Washington were inade in compliance with a general demand theretor by the people, and the urged to continue them They enhance the value of property, Of the eity and the co law allowed damages for all oritles would. rf of ail claims le of decoration. rooin is through omunissioners are how THE DINING ROOM, which has been enlarged by a recessed window looking out into the garden in the rear, will have eboulzed wood-work, and the hall will be with a maroon fabric. of decoration will prevail in the decoration of ‘ne wide entrance hall will paper for the dado, and the rest of il_be covered with paper of ared- ‘The decoration of the reception room will bea peculiar combination of blue The parlors will have yellow walls, he Wood-work being a rich brown and the All the decorations and furniture wed trom New York, and th jeted, will present a very and’ will be something di | ferent trom the style of In .e-lor decorations as ated that the cost nprovements, to- interior furnishings, ‘will amount to $15,000, The work Is bein; by the contractor, H. 1 the’ defendant to possible incenven doubtless have e: d as acondition to making the improvements, ‘awful the improve- ments would have been vastly more expensive and _a larger purt of them could not have been aul isease being dipsoic meant that the man ‘The French style else if these FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘The claimants now estimate their damages as amounting tosome millions, and If they are allowed out of the District revenues further im- rovements must be stopped for some years. ‘his would be not only the prosperity of the city, bu who have paid taxes and are yet denied the ad- vantage of these improvements in front of thelr premises. Indeed, the u demand for thes® improy they are not considered as the contrary, the District is with unfaithfulness, serious detriment to unjust to those house, when co | artistic appearan Susan Powell, George Powell, Maggie For- rester, Maggie Campbell and others testified in rebuttal that, they saw nothing wrong about the deceased and never saw Lee~ acting iversal and urge nts shows that aging, but quit may be, the det ¢ necessities for the reat, that the retrospective iins that no court of law r In all cases ere of such character that any miz* them, sults have d less been browzht in the District courts—always open to claimants. Yon say the board of audit allowed such mmmissioners are not aware of ing them to do so, or to audit damages not legal, but have heard that the , and that Congress, being nplly abolished the board, You urge that Congress allowed the C: heirs to sue In the Court of missioners are advised that the law allows that court to give no damages except such as the nizes and such as the ordinary courts ive your clients, no one with a claim that any court of law or equity will recognize needs any legislation. To ereate others anew out of past lawful transac- tious would, in the opinion of the Commis sioners, tor the reasons aforesaid, be unjust, and they eapnot comp! thein upon Congre: nin this city. alterations and Watkins H. Williams testifled that he was asleep when ‘the shooting commenced; that about a week atter Mary left. Lee the last time ecame to the house and several times after- ward; always regarded him us a man of sound never saw anything to indicate insanity; 's wife was also au upright y ‘The prisoner. A recess was here tiken, After recess, W. A. Hawkins, janitor of the eighth precinct south, testified’ that he was well acquainted with both parties; that de- ceased once came to the station with a child in her arms and a little bo; to have pupa arrested. to him avout havin; Dellinger, of this city. nuot recommend The District in Congress. BILL FOR EXTENSION OF THE BELT LINE RAIL- court would Tee Representative T. M. Browne introduced a bill in the House to-day to authorize extension North O street and South Wash- road along the following streets and avenues: Beginning at the present termi- nation at 7thand M streets southwest, south | along 7th Street 10 U, from 11th and E north- street, north aloni of the Capitol, ington street r any law requ ged her not board did allow thei udvised of it, pi est along L to 17th trouble in his family, and is wife's house sumevody might be dead. He was then under the influ- ence of drink, Never saw anything about Lee to Indicate insanity, ‘On cross-examination witness said Lee was under the influence of liquor. Officer J. W. Howell testified that he had known Lee for five or six years, him as an intelli tion witness sal nat 11th nortuwest; be- vest along L to 35th, ‘thwest, West along in West Washington, and b to Water street 4 thence along Water street to its terminus: 's Ins. 45 asked. Cor- Columbia Tus. 11 “kK. 18% bid, 20 asked. at 4th and O northwest, north al w Jersey avenue, thence northwest Jersey cvenue t0S street, along S to and regarded ‘On cross-examina- id Lee was a man of good reputation never saw him in liquor, Officer Parker testitied that he had known Lee on the Tallapoosa in 1881 and since. Emma Ruckett testified as to Lee's reputation and never saw uny eviden THE TESTIMONY ALL IN. The testimony was all closed at 1:45 o'clock, and the defendants offered payers for the theory of insanit: ——-__ ‘The “Jahrmarkt.” PROGRESS FOR THE NOVEL FAIR OF CONCORDIA CHURCH. The members of Concordia church G streets, have been quietly but hard at work all along arranging forthe “Jahrmarkt,” they inténd to hold at the armory of the Wash- ington Light Infantry corps. The ladies who are to form the corps of workers have almost ail been assigned to their several positions; donations are flowing rapldivy, and tric | BILL ¥oR RELIEF OF MRS. ADMIRAL DAHLGREN. | Mr. Sherman introduced in the Senate yester- | day a bill granting the widow of Admiral Dahl- gren a sum equal to one cent a pound of the ag- grezate weight of guns cast and one dollar each fo: euch projectile made according to designs patented by him. ——.— ——— | Children’s Christmas Cinb, District 2. The following additional contributions are thankfully acknowledged: Hon. Horatio F a. ‘i bid, OS ssked. U.S Electr 70 Did, 75 asked. a Baltimore Markets. TTMORE, Mp.. December 19——Virginia new ‘37; new threes, 60%, bid to-day. BALTIMORE. Mo., December 19.—Cotton steady ‘and dali—middiing, 6%, Flour easy and dnl Southern lower and quiet: western low mac: southern amber. Moai: No. ‘b your request to urge | ‘The District Appointments. An impression prevails that the President | will dispose of the District appointments during | the holiday recess, as he will then have more time to attend io the matter than now, when he is overrun with official callers. The Proposed Free Bridge. FRIENDS OF THE PROJECT ALREADY AT WORK of Lee's insanity, ARRANGEMENTS IN Johnson & Lut- 2; Mrs. F. Cairns, $3. ¥, from Woodward & Lothrop, $10; Mrs. Piukin, $1; employes of Judd & DetWeiler's job . H. Kaufmann, $5. wards, from. Clementine Ladiey, + Those interested in having a tree bridge across | the Potomae are already at work to secure the | passage of either the Dill. Itis thought in the House that the Bar- | bour bill, which protects the interests of nis con- | \dria, will be reported from committee sad will go Brad. Kye easier. 70a72. Provisions dul retined firm, 10ia10% Whisky firm, 1198 ‘Other articles unchanged. (Freights to Liv- hour or Riddleberger irs. LR. Edwards, ¢.; Admiral Calhoun, | DO "bushels: oats. $00 bushels, ‘Shipments—four. 332 barrel: Bales—w heat. 657, ICTED FOR MURDER IN 1881, AND Nor Yer frrep.—The district attorney this morn- Hed. the attention of the Criminul Court, Judge MacArthur, to the case of Robert Orr an , indicted for the murder of Stephen ‘Tyrell on December 8d, 1881, and asked thai it be set for trial. He’ stated that 3 the case had not been tried vy asked that it be set for Wed- He was satisfied that the crime yond manslaughter, and would not ask a verdict beyond that. ds are everywhere working for the success of this novel venture. medals are to be the prizes for the successful artists in fancy work and dressmaking, while three are to be offered for the finest industrial exhibit, and a beautiful set of chureh furniture will be’ given to the conquering drill ‘The contectioner's and caterer s prize is, valued at $250, which was ex- MISCELLANEOUS, ‘The report of Mrs. T. A. Williams, ofthe Metropolitan Industral schoo Year. states that the school fs In a fle ils are taught sewin: ing, household work, and the rudimentary branebes oft Children’s Christ MISS MOLLIE VILA The hail of th mas Club, Di ELECTED PRESIDE: Franklin building was crowded | with the little ones of the Children’s Christmas elub, division two, this afternoon, and still they kept coming. There were more little ones than seats, and.agreat many children had to stand up, Several ladies of the committee were resent. as Well as Commissioner Webb, Mr. R. Reginald Fend: The mectivg was delayed some time, wait: ing for Miss Cleveland, wonld be present durin; | for various reaso before, but ne no tlw) work of art pressly imported from Paris, The manager “twelve night’ intend to make the affair a full of genuine enjoyment and pleasing surprises, one of which will be the rohibition of soliciting, a feature which will | be hailed with pleasure’ by all who intend to study this pleasing phase of German folk-life. pa Jee The Night Schools. THE LAW AUTHORIZING THEIR ESTABLISH- Simms a messenger partment at a salary of $600, len C. Clark, in @ note to the Commis- sioners, requests thai street lamps be erected on Mth street, between East Capitol aud A strecis He also requests that a water main be laid on 9th street, between East Capitol and A streets southeast, ‘and that trees be planted on the west side of 9th street, between East Capitol and A streets southeast. BUILDING PEEMITS tasned by Inspector Entwisle: R. D. Case, erect Seven two-story aud basement dwellings, M Street, near ‘corner 17th street $24,000. ROD. Case, erect a three-story an ng southwest corner 17th and M 3 $6,000. C. Thielecke, rep pitol street; $200, Jefferson street The SWATARA was docked at the Norfolk navy yard to-day Who, it was thought, thé afternoon, aughter of the Postmaster Gen- ¢ral, was ciected president of the club. Miss Vilas succeeds Miss Nellie Arthur, daughter of dent Arthur, who was ‘The Courts. Crrcurr Court, ) To-day, Shipman out except first. tained. Gaddis agt. 5 e Uff, Best agt. Hufty; motion for bill of partict Miller & Jones agt. Hobby et al, 1—Judge Cox, Magarity; pleasstricken Ingen; demurrer sus- igment for plain- resident of the @ bright little nd arrived and was received with much enthusiasm The law in relation to the establishing of night schools is tobe found in Webb's Digest under head of Night Schools, page 279, as fol- lars granted. demurrer sustained. 1 tled with leave to plead, No. 2—Judge Merrick. Glenn, trustee, agt. Dod, leave to plead. Gresham; leave to le demurrer to de- Local Notes. lenry Hutchinson, HJ. Bolton, Lewis Patten, H. Wi . Howard and FR. “The board of school trustees are authorized and directed to organize, on or about the 15th of October in each and eve | ner and under such regulatl best to prescribe, one night school in each school district where the suid board may deem itadvisable, said schools to be kept four con- secutive months unless the board of trustee shall deem it advisable to discontinue them soon The board of trustees shall em, teacher for each of said schoo! tion not exceeding the rate ot 8: And it shall be the duty of the boat When they make out thelr annual the support of the the schools hereinbefore mentioned ‘The above is the act of October 15, 1860. ebsites tea THE Crry MaRKers.—The oficial Price Cur- rent of the Washington Produce Exchange states that the flour market Is steady and that buyers purchase sparingly, ag _u month of the current year. The market is firmer for corn, wheat and oats. All kinds of Long ‘rye straw and rashed are in good demand with prices. The supply of mill feed ruling firm, demand for fine ked, and choice rolis are also kinds of common dull and slow, Thesupply of eggs is large and market For Christmas week turkeys should be dressed and drawn, Chickens are in excessive supply and rule iow, bits and venison in short st On and after January 1, receive or offer Apples in very large supply and selling when ripe and of g id sour ones hard to the market is firmer and higher, good varieties of potatoes. Onions firmer. dried trult market is vel of a demand. good demand, streets northwest: frame dwelling 72 |B. Goodrich, repair frame 1 ‘northwest; $100. ENORIAL FOR A UNION DEPOT. ¥. Cavis has sent @ note to the Com- rs of the District stating that the citi- zens of North Washington have submitted to tof the United States a memorial, copy of whieh they enclose to the Commis: sioners. The hope is ex live government of the Yolce of the people in @ direction conservative of lite and property ax well as the local treasury. The preparation Is a etting forth the necessity Year, in such man- lons as they think it Green'have placed | Qverruled with record « certificate of election as trustees of h A. M. E. Zion ehureh, M. Hanley Branch, Irish National last evening elected Thomas H. eter MeCartney delegates to the Chicago convention, and Messrs, Jam and John H. O'Brie withdraw repli fendaut’s answer, quiry Cont—Judge Hagner. aylor agt. Warren; former decree Albright agt. Hardist, leved to issue, ploy a competent, to get answer 1 IX ab a compensa Wilson; remanded toexaminer for further ceeding. Grinder agt. Dulany; J. EB. McNally as trusice. order substituting C. orga hat — oe der suspen will emphasize th oa is] ~ = rinder agt. Gants ‘Moore trustee. Po.ice Court—Judge Snell, uries Lewis, colored, threats; $100 Samuel. Covington, RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER.—The follow- tng were the readings at the signal office to-day: ablic schools, to Include for a union depot | ovat of the track of the B. & O. rail- | : its Reales to streets, and privute the northeas! tion of the ci Ben THEY WANT ASPHALT PAVEMENT INSTEAD oF STONE BLOCKS. A petition from Thomas W. Smith, Wm. M. other property owners liana avenue northwest, les that they have been informed that the Commissioners contemplate improving the car- Fiage waysof said avenue by paving it with | ‘tone blocks, and they respectfully petition for & reconsideration of any action by which such decision was made, and halt block pavement be laid. A. Mahan, of the engis meat, says: “I can see'no reason for vement proposed tor this street from it. The saving in ADMIRAL ENGL1su’s SUCCESSOR.—It Is stated at the Navy department that it will be some time probably before a successor fs appointed to Rear Admiral English, in cominand of the puth Athetic squadron. mamodore Win. K. May next admiral for the position. ‘Tue Presipexr bonds of thirty ‘days. colored, larceny; collaters| forfeited, Matthew Clark, affray; collateral tor felted, ene Blackmailing the P: A COUPLE ARRESTED IN LONDON FOR THREAT. ENING TO KILL HIM UNLESS GIVEN MONEY, Aiman anda woman, giving their names as. Magee, was arrested in London yesterday for sending two threatening letters demanding £750 to the Prince of Wales. ‘The Prince, It 1s said, paid only passing attention to the first letter which the Magees sent, but when the highness turned the let- ‘The police at once set apture of the blackmail- ers. ‘They sent 4 miessage, as though coming jes, to the address given in the letters, dirceting the author o: authors of the letter to appear ‘The assurance was ody would imcet them ut the appointed hour prepared to hand over 2. pai the money they had demanuacd. fell into the trap. ‘They ap) designated yesterday niorn sented with a package of furthiny started to leave the police arreste mude a voluntary confession At any rate, the police say that the confession was voluntary. The woman, has since declared that she was ess something. yee of Wales, Galt and some twent and residents on In EPTION ‘TO-DAY.—AS usual on Saturdays the White House reception toxlay was not well attended. There were hard- ive Visitors present, had waited in the 12 v'ciock. The President pearance at exactly half-past oue o'clo in avery few minutes the east room was de- serted. A number of strangers appeared on the scene breathless at twent is ample, with In butter there is a constant srades of solid though some t room since ner depart- | ters over lo the tt nty-five minutes of two and were greatly disappointed at not ihe President. First Lrevr. Ina vck to sheet asphalt ost will be about $2,500."" Engineer Commissioner Lydecker stat yet no appropnation for th Improvement of this street,and no special class of pavement has as yet been ‘The desires of the residents will be duly con- sidered whenever this work is undertaken. LOUISE HOME CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES. un missioners, in reply to the communt- as to the settle nt ot (he claim of the trustees of the Loutse Howe for damages done to their pro} “The Commissigners, after mature in relation te the matters set forth in your | of November last, con- cannot properly “afford from Outstanding special assess jnents for improving the adjoining streets, and for damages claimed to have re- ta. They under- gts of ultect grades do noteonstitute valld reet constitute vi further than this, appears that ibis | tractors all other in the locality, has | law, bet it was is unlawiul to from the Prince of Ws pecified tume and ven that some- TT, ordnance depart- ment, has been ordered to proceed from Frank- ford arsenal, Pa., to Wilmington, Del., to in- spect the powder made at that city’ for tie ord- nance department. W. B. Dodson has been appointed index clerk private claims, vice Richard determined upon. ‘uge containing peared at the spot quiet in the absence ing, and were in Hberal receipt and. in the House on woman thereu, of the whole plot. Ovricens Evecrep.—St. John's Commandery, ing term: Dr, = enburg, noble commander: Mrs Beige Rea pee star peers pis Anal wort ; Jam ards Joli N. Ele records; Mrs. Emma Downing, worthy herald; Catchen, warder of the inner gato; Of tne outer gute” Dr. uel Mano’ Dr. 8. dery, and John N. A Course or Fares Lecru: Men's Christian association MARRIAGE LICENSES. — Marriage Meenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Maurice Glaser and Carrie Chase and — Kennedy, for the ensul: foreed by the pol Lough that Whe feats the confession mide by iy u tmomepts of consternation after erarrest Haag be bud for her on the taal. ated thut she Is, therefore, trying w weuken its éifect | by awerting that It was foreed from her by the “AN equerry of the Prince of Wales sald the areaene ince represented that Ma- fe E, Mundell, ke, noble keeper le, tinanclal i im, treasurer; ary iid in securing A Stan Route Case DECIDED AGAINST THE —The first suit of the govern- ment azulnst Barlow & Sanderson, the late star Tuute contractors, to recover $60,000, Was con- rnoon in the United States nver,Col. Judge Hallet held llowanee made the con- rady were direct violations of the. for the government to as possible, taait | pald. ‘This ruling "wan wenecseetes tee Game ais nee would m ‘impossible, in . ruling was une: ike Ipeaceraments te qaanion | mie. Yee lore ties te mabriin Aen not been made. In relation to the cancella- | fendants, it, it is | the United A WEALTHY CHILD STRANGLED.—The of | of # five-weeks old boy was found in a I Incinnall yesterday. GoveERs est. her arrest may be cluded yesterday cireult court in letters seut to the Pri 3 vor Tha he had been ordered to kill the Wales. But the letters further intimated he this mandate, There was eer tr Seer rr — ha es amount reached bim he arses caterers ators emple their dem nd ier consideration sentative to poverty, ike means ‘racly udvaneed in val Cetera n no help for It, £750 therefor, RES — ry ‘The Young cuse will probal ibly be taken to | States Supreme Court. : to secret Seis cess | Sasha body | Atlantic. ber the amendatory act — All the uni rim owitimg all reference to assessment £ to have been desizued by Congress to ‘© former retroactive kn re: The tt ee parentage, gem So cae (yaently been stramgieg ™* % spect t texts Illustrated with ste wages was refused. an THE HOLIDAY TRADE, ‘The Shoppers and the Merchante—Sug- gestions to Parchasers, The beautiful weather seems to have been provided especially for the holiday shoppers. ‘The business streets are thronged every after. noon with ladies intent on the business of making Christmas purchases. The stores are interesting and attractive. Merchants are pre- paring for a great demand upon them next week. The daily volume of business, it s ex- pected, will increase until the climax isreached the day before Christmas, Many wise people are making their purchases early, and will avoid therash, THe Stan's advertising columns af ford a most complete guide to those intending to muke purchases, Tie STAR continues to publish notices of merchants who offer special attractions for the holiday trade, ARTHUR NATTANS, the pharmacist, 14th and Istreets and 2d and D streets northwest, has a large stock of beautiful goods suitable for Christmas gifts, Mr. Nattans calls especial at tention to the fine and pure old rye whisky, which he Is enabled to sell at 50 cents per pint bottle, or $3.50 per gallon. Wa. F. GIVEN, 3d and H streets northwest, offers a large stock of fine ries at prices which he invites housekeepers to compare with those they are paying elsewhere. For the holi- days he has @ large stock of candies, frults, nuts, and luxuries of various kinds, Usetul and appropriate presents for persons of any age or cither sex can pe selected from the large stock jof goods at B, J. BEHREND & SON't 818 7th street northwest. The prices ask onght to satisfy any one. The assortment of ( behie’ handkerchiefs, hosiery, satchels, um- rellas and other articles of use or wear is very large and varied. The firm has dolls by the cord, dolls of every degree and condition, raug- ing in price from 3 cents to $7, and a large us- sortment of toys which are offered at very tempting prices. J. Brock, the well-known shoe dealer, 802 ‘7th street, besides announcing special reduc- tions for the holidays, gives a handsome souve- nir to eaeh customer.” The large stock embraces boots and shoes of the best makes tor ladies, gents. and enildren, and a varied assortment of siprers: Eyery one should consult his price st. For the holidays W. 8. TAPPAs, the jeweler, 604 9th strect northwest, offers a fine assort- ment of watches, diamonds, jewelry, solid silver and triple-plated ware at very low prices, An attractive display of holiday goods is made at Narrx & OGraw’s, the pharmacists, 15th street and New York avenue. The collec- tion inctudes fine cut-glass ware, at cas and beautiful toilet sets. which will be sold al low prices. The firm keeps a large stock of per. fumery. EICHSTADT'S, 1205 F street northwest, is one of the old-established business houses of Wash- ington, They are showing an unusually at- tractive stock of toys, embroideries and zephyrs, MADAME Von Branpis, 920 14th street, makes with equal style and facility street and carriage dresses and evening costumes. She was formerly with Lord & Taylor, of New York. She makes bridal trousseaux a specialty. An unusual opportunity will be given Wash- ington ladies in the location for one month in our midst of A. Hamrzton, dresemaker, of 243 west 44th street, New York. Orders taken here and work done in New York city. Our readers should not fail to call at CLARK'S, 784 7th street northwest, and see the beautiful cloaks of every description for sale at astonish- ingly low prices. MetzERor?'s, 903 Pennsylvania avenue, is a household word, and the number is so well known as scarcely to need repeating, Nothing could give more pleasure as a holiday gift than. one of their beautiful pianos now in stock, or if stringed instruments be preferred there are banjos, violins or guitars, Published music and music rolls and all musical appurtenances may be found here, F. G. Suri, 1103 Pennsylvania avenue, has a complete assortment of the celebrated Bradbury pianos, The ‘nandsome _up- its in mahogany, cherry, _birdseye, muple, French walnut and rosewood are especially designed for the holiday trade. “Palace organs” are sold at all prices, and on easy payments, Many beautiful articles, suitable for Christ- mas presents, are displayed at G. G. C. So1s’, pharmactst, (4th street and New York avenue, ‘he assortment includes a Lee variety of cut and pressed glass bottles, plush and celluloid toilet scts, manicure sets, and noveltics. No gift would give more pleasure for so small an outlay than a pint bottle of Simms’ cologne. Those whose intended holiday pureaases in- clude any articles under the head of fancy or staple dry goods will find a large and well as- sorted stock to select from at Wa. R. RILEY’s, Riley building, corner of 9th and” ¥ streews northwest. The display of dress goods, inciud- ing rich silks, satins, and velvets, is very fine. Texture, shades and prices are’ satisfactory. For the holiday trade Mr, Riley has in store a fine line of hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs and small articles suitable for presents, Tucker Bre at the old central fruit store, 922 Louisiana avenue, have on hand a large supply. of choice apples, Florida oranges and. other fruits, Supplies for the holiday larder will be found in great abundance at C. C. Bryan's, 1413 New York avenue. The large stock includes luxuries as well as the more substantial arti- cles for table consumption. Goods of the best quality and reasonable prices are the rule. THE GoopYFAR RugBER CoMPANY, 423 9th street northwest, offer now a laree and valua- ble stock of goods, including rubber toys, mers, rubber coats, and other articles of wear, especially suited to the holiday trade. J. H, Busuer, ofstalls 541 and 542, Center market, and 305 Northern Liberty market, has arranged for an unusually large supply of fine beef during the holidays, which he says he will seil at prices that dety competition. One would hardly know where to begin, in speaking of the many beautiful thingsat VEER- HoFrF's two stores, 916 and 411 7th street. The assortment of steel engravings, etchings, paintings, Christmas cards and Christmas nov. elties has been seiected with great taste. ‘The stock of picture frames and mouldings include the most elegant patterns and designs. No more acceptable present could be given to one who keeps house than some article of fur- niture both useiul and ornamental. Such a gift can be selected from a great varlety at Wx. iL, Dunn's, 311 7th street. Mr. Dunn. sells Walnut extension tables for 36, lounges for $5, and marble top tables for $2.50, A fine assortment of goods will be found at the RocEns’ CurLEry Stork, D. N. Wolford, proprietor, 487 Pennsylvania avenue. The stock inclides all descriptions of cutlery, toilet cases, carving sets, pocket and table Knives, razors, and many novelties and small articles. Not only at this holiday season, but at all times, it will pay housekeepers to examine the stock ‘of goods kept by N. T. Merzcer & Bro., the» grocers, 417 7th street northwest. ‘The patrons of this house have the benefit of fresh and selected goods at low prices, Itishard tothink of a present that would give such lasting pleasure as a beautiful song bird. A splendid collection of foreign and do mestic song and pet birds, parrots, &c., will be tound at Louis Scumip & Sons, 317 12th strect northwest. ‘The tirm keep ‘also.a lange stock of supplies for birds, including mockIn; bird food, bird soed,, gravel, medicines an books on treatment of birds, “The collection of birds exhibited at the store will be found most interesting. The display of pianos for holiday presents, made at_W3. KNABE & Co.'s warerooms, 817 Market Space, is one of the most elegant ever made in this city. These instruments are famous for their tone, touch and workmanship. ‘They are made in every style. Fine confectionery can be purchased at VE- LATr's, 620 9th street northwest, and 1706 Pennsylvania avenue, in any quantities, The famous caramels are made fresh every day. A large assortment of imported fruits 1s offered for the holiday trade, A Hatcer & Davis upright piano would makea splendid gift. These pianos are now on exhibition and (or sale at the well-known. agency rooms, 811 9th street northwest, Mn. C. H. FicKLrNG, Nos, 1260 and 1262 32a street, West Washington, calls attention to his fine assortment of holiday presents, Seg er ‘The Value of An Arm $6,195. ‘VERDICT AGAINST THE W. & G. B.R. CO, Yesterday in Circuit Court, No. 1, Judge Cox, the jury in the case of Lewis HI. McDade against the W. & G. R.R. Co,, which has been on trial fora week, returned a verdict for platnuff for $6,195. The action was brought for the loss of anarm when McDade was employed by the company asa blacksmith, It was claimed by plaintiff that the accident was the result of the Rogligence of the company in not iaving pro- vit the necessary appliances to their ma- chinery, It was contended by the company that tle accident was the result of the carcless- ness of the plaintiff. Mr. McDade had made @ wooden model ot the machinery in the shop, ‘and also the appliance that he claimed was wanting, which would have rendered the accl- dent impossible, ‘This had its effect on tho Jury, and a verdict was given as above, A REVENGEFUL Prisonrr.—John colored man, whose homes on Stantonavende, in Hilisdate, but who is at nt in jail for wife beating, recently sent a letter to his father requesting him. to go to the house of his wite, the home which he left, and remove all arti of food and clothing. “Last night the father did and lett John's wife with. two fi as requ children without fuel or fv0d. “Of ‘and Anderson were Informed of the facts and they visited tho old man, Intending to prose- cute him. The old man, ‘however, moved all the goods back to the hotise from where he had taxon them. Walle, ine otieore “were soelng the work through, “Sam” Cov! s if & FLEDERMAUS” AT THE NatrioxaL— rollicking musical comedy Strauss was rendered with ny at the Nai The frat and sccond acta are tull of that graceful and insptriug melody Eulshes all of Strauss’ operas, and the eftece by alleves Raberg, b; Ger and Messrs. Schuets, Blsbach, Junket nad Meyer. Miss Raberz's exacting solo in the sec- ond act was sung with great powerand bril- Haney, and a repetition was insisted suice. The third act contains but is full of the most exhilarating com- successiul season with a repr Postillion_de. Lonjumeau,” Miss Norbert Hagen and Mr. Ferdinand Waci tel taking the leading roles. THR SUNDAY EVENING Concert. Morrow evening’s concert at the National theater the management will Introduce a prima donna who, although favorably known in other sections of the country, will make her first ap- pearance in Washington. established New York favorite, She has sung under such conductors as Theodore Thomas and the late Dr, Damrosch in sym) oratorio concerts. Miss Berdic Lucas, the chiid violinist, Mrs. Jos: the contralto, & choir of band, under the direction of Mr. Jonn Pi usa, will bave numbers on the program: The sale of seats is now open at the box office of the theater. Mu, KEILEt's Lecrore.—Hon. A. M. Keile} late United States minister to Austria, who eloquent and finished orator, will, to-morrow on “Irish Nationail spirit by the ven with admi ert is evening the hi the Thalia company wilt sentation of “The Miss Belle Cole is ai In addition to leliver a lecture jek A. Collins reside. The lecture will begin at 7:30 Mn. THEODORE C. Coxe, who lectures to-mor- at Albangh’s Opera house on lism trom the lan of the World,” is said to be a speaker of much force and eloqtence, Seats are ou sale at Metzerott’s, Opgera Hovusz.—J. K. Emmet at Albaugh’s in his latest the adventures of “Selence, Rel will next week ap; version of “Fritz,” showing that merry and ‘simple-hearted Bohemian in the Emeraid Isle and introducing his new and dances and some of the old ones which have made his name famous. Forv’s OPERA Hovsr.—The management next week will inaugurate an im nd one that is sure to result inn in- Popular favor for this house. This is a permanent reduction of the prices of admission toone-hall what they are at Of attractions at Ford’s will, up to the usual standard, “Ont is the play tor next week, It has to do with the ris of a fireman’s life, and willbe rendered @ competent company. NATIONAL THEATER.—“Mile. Nitouche,” in which Lotta opens her ei tional theater Monday even indicates, an adaptation trom the French, rorite actress is brightest and liveliest. Lotta in touche” assumes three different roles, and her be something wonderful. ill be seen in others of HeEnZ0G's OPERA Hovse.—Tho last perform- ance ot “The Pirates” house to-night, and on Mon lightful work, “Olivette, role, Mr. Gerard and’ Mr. Alt C, Weeelan that of Dime MUsEUM.—Miss Fanny Herring, sup- ported by ber own company, will aj pular resort mext week in “Lit Tuesday and Wednesday, pard” for the remainder of THEATER Comique—The business at this house continues to increase weekly as @ result of the good line of attractions now being pt Another good bill, including the usual features by new people, will be presented LECTURE ON SAVONAROLA.—Rev. Wm. A. Leonard, D. D,, will repeat Savonarola at the Friends’ meeting house, I ‘street, between 18th and 19th streets, on Tues- day alternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Prog. Terpr's LectuRE Coursx in Washing- ton by patronage of prominent citizens will be given in the lecture room rearot the Friends’ meeting house, 1811 I Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of | next week, The opening lecture Monday even- ing will be on Napoleon III. The two remain- ing lectures will embrace the Eastern Question and the Mexican Expedition, ——— @ of the Bravest ment at the Na- Is, as the name ‘said to be at her dressing is said to During the week she wi her favorite plays, be given at this day Audran’s de~ ” wi sun Karle will take ventry that of Valentine, on Monday, and in “Jack She] his lecture on street northwest, on SUSPIcrous CHARACTERS SENT OUT OF THE Ciry.—Three well-dressed white men, supposed to be “bank sneaks,” morning by Lieut. Arnold toafh borhood of the Bank of Washington. Later in the day Lieut, Arnold arrested two of the men at the corner of 13th street and Pennsylvania avenue and the third one was subsequently arrested near the Post Office department by Detective Kaff, and all three were locked up at the filth preeluict station, where they gave thei rgee, Win. Turner and Jam: Fitzgerald. They told the officers that they were laying their plans yesterday, and if they had not been disturbed were seen Yesterday in the neigh- names as Al. Bui they would have ‘The man who gave zgerald 1s said to be “Western Charlie,” a noted bank sneak. They were taken to Merritt & Woods’ photograph gallery, ictures were obtained of them laced on the New York express train last night and sent out of the city, pec sc aks where excellent aud they were pl THE WoMAN’s FOREIGN MISSIONARY So- crery.—The fourth quarterl: Washington branch of the society was held lust night at the . church, The re Showed that during tl 346.54 have beem received and turned over tothe Baltimore branch to be expended In the interest of missions in iore! lutions were passed requesting Mrs. Riley, asso- ciate secretary, to represent the interests of the soclety in the various Methodist churches in this city and to collect such sums of money as meeting of the ‘oman’s Foreiga rt by the sec- countries, Reso- ——— ASSIGNMENT OF AN AVENUE Hovsk.—Louis Goldman has made an assizament to Leopold Luehs of his stock of watches, jewelry, dia- monds, clothing and gentiemen’ goods, at No. 1200 Penn: ail his estate, real, Ivanla avenue personal and mixed, benefit of his creditors. Preierences are to A. Lepreux of $210 for rent: National Bank of the Republic, 3500 note payable w L. Lucns; tional Bank, note $250 and note of ional Rank of Repuvlic, or bolder $1,000; L. Luchs, note of $1,000; Luchs & Brother, 8335.8: Raw Hasos FESTERING, WATERY AND RAW FROM THE. FINGER TIPS TO WRIST CURED BY In the spring of 1884 an eruption appeared on the backs of my bands. I suppose I was poisoned by ivy. My bands continued to grow worse until the fall, when I consulted medical advice, and used many remedies tono purpose. Instead of getting better, they rapidly grew worse, being a massof watery festering, raw flesh, very offensive and annoying. Whenever a part would heal up it would be subject to the most violent itching, and immediately break out worse than before. Litle watery spots then appeared on my finger Join‘s, and, festering, would spread over a large in this condition I began the use ofthe Ccrmvea Reuxpres, In one week's time my hands were almost well, and in a short time entirely cured, INO. D. VAUTIER, Pier 37,8. Wharves, Philadelphia, A COMPLETE CURE. Ihave suffered allmy life with skin diseases of different kinds and have never found permanent re- lef, uatil, by the advice ofa lady friend, I used your valuable Curicuza RexxDiEs. ‘ough trial, using six bottles of the Ccricuza Re SoLvENt, two boxes of CuTicuna ard seven cakes of CuricuRa Soar, and the result was Just what I had been told it would be—a complete cure. BELLE WADE, Richmond, Va, Reference, G. W. Latimer, Druggist, 800 W. Mar- shall st, Richmond, Va. VARICOSED SORE LEGS. ‘My wife used the Curictna Rewepres for a sore Jeg, caused by varicose velns, with entire and perfect satisfaction, Mrs John Flarety was also cured of a sore leg of longstanding by the same treatment. JOHN M. COOPER, Duveatsr, Greentield, Ii. CUTICURA REMEDIES Are sold everywhere. Ccricuna, the great Skin Cure, 50c.; CuTICURA Soar, an exquisite Skin Beanti- ; Curicuna Resolver, the new Blood Purifier, $1. Prepared by the Porren Dave axp ‘Cmeaicat Co., Boston. Send for “HOW TO CURE SKIN DISEASES.” Itching, Sealy, Pimply and Olly Skin beantifie by Coricuna Soar, Tgave them. thor- Maryland avenue and 6th street northeast, for 100, to John Fegan; for Frank B. and rancis H. Smith, trustees, house corner New Jersey avenue aud N street, for $3,005, to G. luppl; for Frank X. Dooley, trastee, house and lot No. 31 B street soutneast, for $5,950, to Th. J. Mayer: for John C. Heald, trustee, house and lot on P street, near 4th northwest, to W. H. Outlaw, for $1,565; for owner, lot on I street, between 8th ‘and Oth northwest, at $1.58 per square foot, to Chas. Dismer, for owner, loton L street, near 22d, at 50 cents per foot, to W. F. Holtzman, A Fart Kicx.—Richard Norton, the colored man who Kicked Frauk Barnes in the stomach {ear Benning's) last Saturday night, causing is death the following night, was arraigned in the Criminal Court, Judge "MacArthur, this morning, for manslaughter, and pleaded not guilty. |The district attorney gave notice that ‘would call the case for trial next week. ——— A REAL ESTATE SALE.—R. A. Cronin has sold to Wm. H. Goddard, for $13,600, the prop- erty at the northwest corner of 14th and S Streets, fronting 26% feet on 14th street, CITY ITEMS. Ne. Rye Whisky, 83 per Gal. 01a Arlington Wittsky, $4 5 ; r Old Gibson Whisky, 64 i pera Kentucky Sour Mash Whisky, $4 per gal. Imperial Cabinet Whisky, 85 a et. Champagnes, fine old Scotch Whisky, best French Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Sherry Wine, fine old Port Wine. MCGEE's, 9th, near D st, Frank. Jeweler and Optician, 457 Pa. av. Vest Chains and Charms, $2 to $10, Real Stone Rings in Gold, $2 to $50. Solid Gold Watehes from’$15 up. Solid Silver Watches from $7 up. ‘The best Silver-plated Ware at manufacta- rers’ prices, 1 All Kinds of Holiday Goods at tho Combination Store. 2 U Ten Cents Saved On every dollar's worth of Leather Shoes for Ladies, Misses, Youth and Children, as we offer 4 discount of ten per cent until Christmas. Youne's Shoe House, 402 7th street, Heilbran’s Old Stand, See—The Children in Windo: Three Dollars. Our Gentlemen's Calf Shoes at $3 are the Most stylish, durable, and best fitting goods ever offered {n this city forthe price. ‘The stock is immense in Button, Lace, and Congress. Hand-sewed Buttou, Bais, and Congress are of the latest styles ‘and best manufacture, Prices very reasonable. 2 ‘T.S. GARTRELL, 900 7th at, cor. I. Geto Aucrbach’s Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and H, for the latest and choicest novelties in Neckwear, Underwear, Silk Hand- kerchiefs, Silk Umbrellas, Silk and Cashmere Mafflers,'Fur Caps, Gloves, Dress Shirts and Sewing Machines. 2 = Don't Mins 736 7th St. n.w., the old stand, by Jas. B. Young, for useful holl- day'presents.” You know it will pay you. 736, Young's Cloth and silk House, 7 The Cut-Rate Sale Of ladies’, misses’ and children’s Wraps, at A. Kaufman's Combination Store, is simply im- mense. 2 Coughs.—Brown's Bronchial Troches are used with advantage to alleviate Coughs: Sore Throat and Bronchial Affections. Sold only in xes, €0 1 Our Motte! Our Motte! Is always to sell exactly what we advertise. We mention few of our unprecedented bar gains, vaich, on examination, you will be con- Vinced that we give Ube best value tor the very least money. Don't fail to call and see them and convince yourself that we have the most useful and appropriate Holiday Presents to be found in the elty. Kid Glovest Kid Gloves S-button Ladies Musquetaires in ail the lead- ing day and evening shades, 68c, actual value S-button Seallop Tops, real kid, 83c., sold else- where tor $1.50. 18 dozen slightly imperfect Kid Gloves, in ‘k and dark shades, 25c., worth trom Sc. to $1.50 per pair. Gent's Fur-top Gloves at 98c., would be cheap at $1.7 sent’s Fur-top Angora Linged, :t $1.98, worth Silk Handkerchiefs in endless variety from 17c. to $1.98, Ladies’ Leather satchels, 48c., good value for Ladies’ and Gent’s Hosiery in all grades from the lowest to the finest. A haif dozen pair will make a very acceptable present, Silk Umbrellas! Silk Umbrellas! At ten per cent above cost of manuiacture, Surprisingly low. Dolls! Dols! Dolls! We have by far the largest assortment in th city, qonging 15 pice ee wo Ee for: atu lorse ant Vagon we 68c. Cannot be found elsewhere under $1.10. B. J. BEHREND & Sox, 818 7th street, between H and I. ‘Store open until 10 p. m. 4 No One Should Ge Withont a Coat of some kind, it you read the ican ‘or Critie and see A: Kaufman's reduced price lst, 2 If Anythi will move clotiing the prices we put on them certainly will, Eiseman Bros., cor, 7th and KE. 2w Gone to the Bottom at Las!.—Gent’s pandsewed Shoes, $3: ‘The Best tic, Latest in style, pertect In diuing, uy in quality. AUR Mohan, Loz2 7th stn ow Blankets, Comforts, Coats and Rugs constitute the sale of bargains at A. Kaufman's Combination Store. 2 To Consampti; Wilbor's Cod Liver O11 aud Lime has now been before the public_ twenty. (oars and has Steadliy grown in favor ani ‘appreciation, ‘This could not be the case unless pre tion was of high intrinsic value. The combina- Lion of the Phosphate of Lime with pure Cod Liver Oil, as prepared by Dr, Wilbor, has pro- duced a’new phase in the treatment of con- sumption and all diseases of the lungs. It can be taken by the most delicate invalid without creating the di-~gusting nausea which is such an Objection to the Cod Liver Oil when wken without lime, Itis preseribed by the regular faculty. Soid by the proprietor, A. B. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston, and all druggists. €0 If Any One Can Beat A. Kaufman's prices this week they can per- form miracles. 2 Our Patrons will get the benefitof our overproduction. Eise- man Bros., cor. 7th and E. 2w $3 Per Gallon, 75c. Quart Bottle, No.1 Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money. Orders by niall. McGee's, 9th, near Dat. s&w-3m Morell, 734 6th n.w.,100F. cigars$1-9. Try. Cholera. Diphtheria, Fevers. Malaria, preventei by the use of Heed & Caturick's So- dium Hypocnlorite (disinfectant), Recom- mended by the Public Health Association as superior to ull other disinfectants and_germi- cides, Sold everywhere. Send for pampilet, mW 45 182 Fulton st, N. ¥. a en The Critic, Post, Republican, Hatchet and Gazette contain a full list of A. Kaufman's cutrate bar- gains, 2 Nervous Men. You are allowed a free trial of thirty days of the use of Dr, Dye’s Celebrated Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory Appliances for the speedy relief and permanent cure bility and all kindred troubles; also for man; other diseases, Complete restoraiion. to guaranteed. No risk ix incurred. Mlustrated phlet in sealed e1 mailed free by ad- ing Voltaic Belt Co., all, Miken. w,5,Kc Seott’s Emulsion of Pure Cop Liver On, with Hypo) For Wasting Children. reasonabl | HUW Iara SOS | ONEY TO LOAN ON CITY REA M' purnment “made an order confirming the ‘sales of real estate in the Hooe-Hough case, WAITING FOR THE ALDERMEN.—The rogue Jar meeting of the city council takes place next Y night. The aldermen had no quorum the last’ meeting, four members ouly’ being ther in attendance, The report of the investi- gating committee will come before the alder men at that meeting, and they wiil be asked to caucus with the counclimen in ordering that suit be brought on the bonds of the officials re Ported delinquent by the committee, Nores.—New gus cuandeliers are to be pat next week in Trinity M. E. chareh.——the aryland ferry steamer, Virginia, having been Tepaired, bas resumed her trips inom Iayette alley to Fox's, at the south end of the District of Columbia—Capt. Bartlett, of the chain Gang, has resumed his comand. —Pol ccman er Ie quite iIL—Mr. Benj. Wheaties, af is city, Is foreman of the United States grand Jury at Norfolk, which has indicted the officials Of ‘the Exchange National bank there—A Wire fence has been put up at the new ceme- tery, and the work of shaping it to suit burial Purposes will be prosecuted as long as the sew Son permits such work. 3 Iv ix WANTOF A REMEDY FoR ASORE TaRoat, ora Bad Cough or Go.d, try Dr. Jayne's Expect Jorant, an oid stand-by for Lung and Throat Troubios. 2 MARRIED. LEWIS. In DiEw. BARBOUR. On Fridyy, December 18th, 1885, at 6 St. at his residence #1U'N street nortuwest, WIL- LIAM P. BARBOUR, i ep ,tanday_ December 20, rom Spd SNe sd BROWN. On Thursday morning, December 27 1855, MARY MARIA, Wie of Brow y-nive years, ©. Christ, by whom the loving ‘And erking are forgiven, 0, bid our mocker welcome ‘Todwelt with thee in Heaven, Funeral services from St. Luke's church, county. = apncember, 20h, at tWoo'clock. Kelalives Invited to attend v* KISEMAN. At Baltimore, Md. November 1 1885, at 1030 p.m, ESTLER KISKMA, Pile Of Bernhardt Hiseman, in the sixty-fike year of ‘= notice of will be. ‘ ~ ———s given in Sunday's GRAY, In Bedford county, Vis ARKS. of oa Jane T. Gray, Te. aged furty-four MOLLOWNY, Departed this life Friday, Dee. 14, ISN, at her inte residence, No. 132. in’ tear ot the beloved wie ofthe ate Joan Mollow ny eral taken place at v'clock pin. Sunday, Dee. 20th. Friends wre invited to atcemd. MONEY TO LOAN. Mo" era! REAL ESTATE. o ‘vrompt attention to all applications. SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY, 181m, WaT ¥ wtreet. 3100.000 228828808 Tesurs, .' ‘on real exuite security. AUPEY & DYER, 13th and Fite, Real Estate, Loans, lusursnce, Nowry Public. ay $3. “5 ()() TO LOAS-at SIX PER CENT ae)! on improved Real Estate in the city, No commission charged, Addrem CAPITAL, siat oftice, iat el TO LOAN IN SUMS OF NOT $80,000 228s Mae NT ‘Ceut, om fiest-cuue city property. A ‘0. HOLTZMAN, ___Cornef 100 and ¥ streets nortuwest. TO LOAN ON REAL bxrare ‘Amounts to Salt, BH. WAKNER, 916 F id. mw. ON REAL ESTaTE. ‘suo [dil] __—THOS. K WAGGAMAN. MONEY 20 LOAN ON REAL HSTATE 13 AVE sums to nuit at lowest market’ rates, commie. id no. delay.” Apply to DAN: 1226 Fm. wad Ol GOOD COLLATERAL SKCURI 100 TO 50,000, 1N SU MB rates of Interest." No delay oy Is . _SOnS'SITERSTAN @ 00. 1407 Faun. HAVE MO: SEY TO LOAN ON Good REAL Es ‘or collateral security at lowest rates of interest, Fe delay when necurity le good, 0.¢ GREEN, iooms Firemen’s building, cor. and ONE a LOAN eaten | jn sums to sult, | ra Sime vocuriy: Frey roca ews, 920 ‘Penusylvaniaave_ MEX Rae a AT LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST, ON REAL BSTATE SECURITY. ‘THOS. J. FISHER @ 00, CJ 1324 Fe OR SALE—NOTE POR $1,000, BEARING SIX per cent interest secured by Teal estate worth $20,000. Address GK. M., City P del t* WANTED—TO BUY A BIxX- ROOM MRICK Tivo fouae, betwen 7th and L0ch and O and Kkhode island avenue northwest: & barge n: duress Box 48, joe. vac W ATEDIONE WHO 1S ABLE AND WILI- sspears Senate eg wa ame brie sFor particulary sddrem ox 18, Mar oiee ‘a With al accommodations and a sual amount of business; will sell low, Address OPPOK1 UNITY, stat office, aaa N INVESTS. i) PAYIN Sort CENT 2A Guaranteed to ung one having $2,000 to $6,000 Sn Address BUSINESS, Saroitite. atest K SALE-THE FINE MARKET STORE 70t ‘tb st. one 2, ‘business Inquire on the premises, 0.8 WIXOM: eae NHK NORTH WASHINGTON REAL, ESTATE ‘ing land for sale in the worth or norte feast section of the cicy will find it) to thelr wiva todo so through this company. which ives Is attention and en ray to the development of hut part the chy. ‘This company has seventy thousand feet in one teat on New ave, at a Dargai nvestment, ‘Ais0, 200,000 acres of improved farm lunds tn Vir- ‘OF exchange. 223m. 510 Fm ,] , RHERTHORD, REAL ESTATE, LOANS, 15 * surance, 1428 N.'¥-ave. Money loaned on teal «suite and other security. Real Faiate brughit ind sold." ents collected. Insurance in first<lass com panies, oczasin* __AUCTION SALES. |CANSON BROB., Auctioneers, - PAIR FINE THOROUGHBRED BAY HORSES, CAKRIAGES AND HARNESS AT AUCTION. Ou TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMB! TWEN- olen 's ERS aS So meee peretickeen Se coid ia ont of our auction roouse” TWO *PLENDID MATCHED THOROUGHBRED pe | trotters spirited, ‘Attract attention anywhcre Also, Cartiage and Harness. DUNCANSON BROS. Aucta. NCANSON BROS., Auctioneers, ISTEE'S SALE OF GOODS AND CHATTEL eee JOSS RESTACHANT. COMME. OF SEVENTH AND D STREETS’ NORTHWEST ‘irtue | deed of trust dated August 23, 13 agd duly recorded in Liber isa, fatlo Zou, sae of tat Sand records of : make premises, on TUE -) 9 SR. MO the TWENTY NINTH, Io8D, at TEN O'CLOCK 6 r. 8. W. Cohen, of Ws Texas, says: “I bave | A. 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