Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Exeept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. '. ADAMS, Pres't. TRE Fivenrva Sram Is served to subseribers tn the city by carriers. on thelr own secount. at 10 ceuts per eek. or de. per month. | Copies at the counter, 2 cents each. Sy mall—postage prepald—O0 cents = month: one year, $6: six mouths, [Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C, as second-class mail matter.) Tue WEEKLY STaR—published on year, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. 2g” All mall subscriptions must be paid in advance: ne paper sent longer thareis paid for. Rates of advertising made known on annitention. Vou. 68—Na 10.199. — Che WASHINGTON. D.C.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1886. AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. - 4 pBavan's ora D OPERA HOUSE. “The Greatest Actor of Modern Times,” SALVINL Supported by an American Company, under the di- Feetion of Mr. C. A. Chizzola, THIS (THURSUAY) EVENING, CORIOLANUS, ime here.) ves sseseeee THE OUTLAW. ~ OTHELLO. Reserved Seats. Admisato ENING REGULAR PRICES. Next Week—ROBSON AND CRANE. _Ja7 “A PBaveirs GRAND OPERA HOUSE EXTRA ANNOUNCEMEN’ Beginning Monday Evening, Jan 11, ‘The Comedians, ROBSON AND CRANE, Asthe TWO DROMIOS, Tn their Magnificent Production of Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS. Excelling In Costiiness, Elaborateness, Beauty and ‘Artistic Worth nny effort herotorore made in the way of Shakspearean Comedy. Under the dircetion of Mr. Joseph Brooks. ‘The following Prices will Prevall: RESERVED —orchestra, $1.23: Orchestra Circle, 00; Bai cents. PW PiciesiOR- Orchestra Circle, 75 cents: Balcony, G0 cents: Gallery, 2 cents. MATINEE PRIC!S SAME AS NIGHT. A Beantiful souvenir Pregramme of ~The Comedy of Errors” wil: be presented wo eve y Lady la ‘atievidance Movday Rvenuig. sg SEATS NOW ON SALE. EW S4ional THEATER aa ‘THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY In Tuesday's Great Success, VICTOR, THE BLUESTOCKING. Misses De Lusan, Huntington, Knowles and Mest. MacDonald,” Barnabes, Storselly and ful chorus and orenestra, Finy-six people in each performance. nose RA DIAVOLO GIRALDA Saat ‘Saturday es Reserved Seats. $1, $1.25, and $1.50 (uccording to location.) General Admission, DAY CONCERT, ARY 10, 1886. BIS ‘Mr. John Philip Sousa, ‘The managerzent desire to announce the return of DUSS BEL L Mezro-— ‘Whoachieved such « pro en MME. ANNIE Rt 80] Washington's favor!e songstress, MEO HENEY JAE Flute sotot-t THE FULL MAR briliiaut and vari i Pores THE COMEDY SEN LITTLE 11221 Another Crowd-d ©. SE MER-KASPAR, ir Matinee Saturday. ‘and 50 cents, HE NINTH STREET OPERA HOUSE. THE MIKADO. Sixth and farewell Admission, 10 and MAUDGHANG - SPECIAL NOTICES. OES OFFICE oF TAL | THE MUTUAL FIRE IN- ‘SURANCI The annual meeting of the ‘Mutual. Fire 0. OF D. G, WasitiNotox, January 2d, 1866 Insurance Company of the of Columbia will be held on the THIRD MONDAY of January. 1886, the 18th in- ‘stant. at the office of the company, corner of Pennsy!— commencing Vania avenue and 9th st. 0.W. ato o'elek a.m. By the charter of the company the election of seven managers to constitute a board, to conduct the affal of the company, is required to ‘be Leld at the abo meet By the sixth article of the By-Laws of the company itis provided: “At the annual meeting of the com~ pany, she first business in order shall be the appolnt- ment of achairman, who sbull conduct the meeting ‘and election, tn accordance with the act of incorpora tion, between the hoursof 9 o'clock am and 6 p.m.” Amount of premium notes held by the. ‘company. wnre$1,647,696,00 Amount of cash on mid. C475 Cash recetved on renews ‘Dec. 31, 1885; 12,054.99 ities 795.00 Real estate... 100.00 Office furnitare 300.00 ed and | ti a ‘The annual siaicmicat will be ready for ate ice ofthe cumupany by the Lata ast 2 5,755.16 distribution By order of the Board of Mani _ Jada’ J. WESLEY BOTECER, Secretary. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Orrick oF CoMPrnoLien oF’ rum Cum December 28th. 1885. Whereas, by satisfuctory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that “THE NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGION,” In the CITY OF WASHINGTON, in the COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, and DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has complied with all the provisions of the Revised Statutes of the United States required t0 be complied With before an association shail be authorized to com- mence the business of Banking: ow, therefore, I, HENRY W. CANNON. Com) ler'of the « urreticy. do. here! ¥ 3 WASH the WASHINGTON, and DISTRICT UF COLUMBIA, is authorized to commence the business of Banking ‘as Provided in Section fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine Of the Revised Statutes of the United States. In testimony whereot, witness my hand and seal of [us] office, this8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1885. H. W. CANNON, 231-608 Comptrolier of the Currency. (SS, CS 5, PRICE DRUCGIST, 426 Fil st <w.— We Keep tonstuntly tn stock « full line of Pure Drags, Patent Medicines, Perfumery Sc. Puysicians’ Preset iptions a speclaity. Night bell promptly auswered. 429 <0 MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD- ‘ers of the WASHINGTON AND GLORG Ee TOWN RAILROAD COMPANY, for the election of Directors, wili be held at the office of the Company, s 1888. “The poils will be opened ut 10 a.m., and closed at 12 , 1886, and opeued ou January 14th, 1586. nal sit 1H. HUI, President. €. ML. KOONES, Secretary. WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY, DIVIDEND No. 15. A dividend of thirty cents a share has been declared on the capital stock of this com le at the uary 11, 158, ‘Transier books close January 4. SAML. W.t URRIDE. (ae, BE ZZ OWERS HAS REMOVED TO 1320 New York aveuue, two doors east of (=> = F Brooks, 531 15th st. Georgetown, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of Jan" m. Transfer books will be closed on the 6th of Janu- d25-Yald ny, officein Center Market ou and aber MOXDAY, Jane Washington, D.C, tecember 17. 1 his former residence. az-lm* ORNAMENTAL AND USKFUL GOODS. a5 , DENTIST, REMOVED to 1215 Pennsylvania avenue, over Sam’ Lewis’ Sons, Jewelers, Artificial teeth inserted with or without a plate. a5-3m, (ee BYRON 5 Aaus, PRINTER, Just recelved new. designs in ial Pr ‘Wea- jant_recelved new design: rams, ding: Reception and Menu Cards. bet at <a SAMUEL S SHEDD, COLORED GLASS GLOBES, DECORATED SHADES, ‘Student Lamps, Portable Gas Stands, Candie Sticks. Decoraved Candies. Goods torthe Holidays. aiz ‘9th street northwest. (ee, THE NEW Discovery? Refore the present generation Flour Barrels were reused. ‘The fate John Davidson more than twenty years ago used them In milling flour. The Jate firm of Herr @ Cissel did the same. This firm ‘was com ofA. H. Herr, father of Austin Herr, And G. W. Cissel, of the present firm of G, W. Cissel & ‘In the past few months a greater discovery has been made than that of “Paseurs:” All otuer barrels and boxes can be reused excepting four barrels. Rabies may be prevented, but flour barrels cannot be Cieansed. They are like Lady Macbeth's Hand. This we Wil call Tor Uie sake ofeuphony, “The New’ Discov- ry. Second-hand barrels were used by all the millers until within a short period. No fainilles ever com- pisined of barrels thus reused. Had “A Cooper" been a little more modest, he wonld have waited until those who used the flour’ complained. All kinds of fps, Darrels are gathered by the coopers in their wagons, Good clean flour barrels are selected by them, and full hooped, and the top heads put on, ‘and all marks erased. ‘Then they are sold tothe mil: ler, ‘The refuse burrels are shipped to Norfolk to be Lived for green vegetables for this and other markets J}iJ8 4 Boor taste'that “A Cooper" should ‘cart any re- fivctions ‘on his brother coopers. by charging them with selling barrels to the millers that ure unit for flour. “Were they so nezligent, such barrels would be returned, as every. niilier examines the barrels care- fully before packing to prote this interests. ‘These flour arrels ‘are’ gathered (rom wholesale four deul- €rs, grocers, and bakers, and possibly some few from families. Itis to be regretted that a general charge of uncleanliness should be made agalust this com- unity. Tes true that vegetables are washed before using, but if the barrels in which the, are packed con- tain “any deleterious substance, cabbage, kale, and Spluach are moist and porous, and would absorb all oblectionuble matter, which would permeate them. thoroughly, ‘so they ‘could not be eliminated by any amount of washing. would have sen more courteous fer “A Cooper” to have culled on Austin Herr aud G. W. Ciseel &C before ‘using their naihes. ‘The statement that they bse new barrels only is an anovymous authority, and if they wish the public to know that they use ex- Clusively new burreis the Stan is open to then, ‘These gentlemen are men of means, abd able to pay for their advertising. “A conundrum and a query: Hius tA 0 per” become a cunservator of health pro bono publica, or is it for his own interests? qe FRO BONO PuRLICO. (= MEEK OF | PRAYER—UNION SER- ‘vices in Methodist. Episcopal churches. ‘Thursday, Jan. 7—-Mount Zion, conducwd by Revs Price and FRaNce: subject, Church and Family Eriday, Jan, 8—MeKend.ce,' conducted by Revs. Naytor and OckeERMAN; subject, Nations and Gov- ernments, All these services at 7:30 p.m. ie (==>, MBS, LIEUT. GEN Warp 3B. BUR. nett returns pro‘oand thanks to the supreme Court for declaring ver au Army Officer of the hizh- est rank, She piiers the pay ofa lieutevant general to that of $30 per month, as she is not “iotally dis- abled," (except tn purse), her husband’s vested con- tact invalid, pension of $122 per month belug en- jon, Urely cut off by che court's dec! 1 (=> SQMCESTHE FIRM OF DRS. WEIL @ RUBENSTEIN, opticians, have THiS. DAY diswilved. partuership by mutual tons 4 E. RUBENSTELNwill stili continue the optician busi: ness and will be pleased to see his patrons at his office, G13G stn. we it ay the hall over ‘Drew aye. FRIDAY EV NLA DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIA- cular meeting will be hb Id st drug store, corner Oth and Pa. NG, Jan. 8, at oclock — HM. L. RK FOSHER, Sec. ja7-2i® oe ‘OUR MA ‘ES ARE particularly cautioned axainst allowing them tobe tampered with atthe huuse by Persons repre: senting them-elves as being employed by us. and who are in most cases entirely incompetent, exacting enor- ious charzesand rendering tiv practical service. We are responsile only for work done atour office, where none bu. skilled workmen are employed and only genuine parts used. Orders by postal will receive im- mediate attention, WHEELER & WILSON MFG CO. STCKHOLDERS EQUITABLE BUILD- changes in the eon: icers ast hestockhoiders muy deem FERNINAND KL vray ver, Fri ay, Januai at Central Tnion Mission Rooms. 9 9 Pénn: 0m. Leaders—R-v ifs. MM. CHAPIN. 1:30, ime, of South America, 2 30" pan.: Key. Dr. He Tk é OF VISITORS AND nts 1 particularly called to PHOS Af sateyoara aguinat Malaria “For sais areated Oy fod Sufesuard OF sui Le glass or iu vuttles by WoC. MILBUIEN, Sole Lie Fy 1, 1886. ing under the ANSON, ROBERTSON & y been, Seolvet Lr PUPAL T. M. HANSON, x 7 | Senor and SMuauiscturer, 1429 Peuusjlvaune ave B If, ROBERTSON, _ Reserved seats now 01 sz} Wat 0-3 RK. CRALLE HEATER COMIQUE i =—> JOHN W. Cornsos. Jous W. Macautsey. | 7}——, WASH ON LIFE_ INSURANCE. i Saal <a [Rc lites Aitna ac firiegiicireniag on SPARKLING ANDSPICY. 10-COMEDIANS, VOCALISTS and DANCERS—10 25 Beautiful Young Ladies in FEMALE MINSTREL SCENE. as usual. Admiss! FRIDAY EVE ener sud aa ok Sate NING, JANUARY 8. Fils, 250. ERT To. LITTLE MAMIE MORRICE, ‘The Chiid Piano-Forte Soloist, Under the Auspices of the CLERKS MUTUAL BENFiT AND PROTECT- {Ve ASSOCIATION, At CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WEDsE-DAY, Jun. 20, 918 p.m. Wachington's very best talent ba» kindly volun- teered to participate. Best program of such nature yet rendered in this city, Admiston.... nae BOC ‘Tickets interchang Teserved seats, afier January 11th, at J. Fills & Co.'s without extra charge. Jadldc ME MUSEUM, ‘Pennsyivania ave.. near 11thst. AGLORIOLS SHOW THIs WEEK. EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT, KATE VICTORIA'S GREAT OPERATIC AND SPECIALTY COMPANY. eee Se CINDERELLA and LITTLE Ri D RIDIN With che addition of ELBGANT =PECIAL ARTISTS, Forming a Grand show. worth 4 mes price asked. ‘Acmissivn tals omy 10 cents rr \HE WASHINGTON Ri bth st andl Rhode Island ave, ‘The leading Kink of the city. Attractions — Monday, Friday and saturday, two- mile Amuteur Kace: Und, Hu. Sedw,t Tist and Barber. Tuesday, Wednesday aul” thursday—The Great Decker bamily. Grand Faney Drew Carnival Jano ary 15. oy NANOSAL skaTiS a Liusied, 611 and 613 E sirect northwest, Finest auriace in the city. Good masic. ‘attention. ‘Three sessions daily. Lanes, Arrestios. LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS, WLLE M. J. PRANDE, 1309 F Steer. FOMPAPOUR PANGS SHINGLED BANGS pang series never oced. Ue a the lairdremery onthe, altace ic oruet by ‘piste ‘Soa i Gressed and Bangs Stiugied st r @15-1m Tovacco Reacevis Curxomass These celebrated Remedies have made some of the most wouderful cureson record. Hundreds of test Moniais are being received at the home office every Gay relating their wonderful curative virtues. Vigor- us andeMicacious in their action and easily appiied, No fawily should be without them. Call on W. 5 Thowprou, Jobo W. Drew, €. Chiristiant and other Draggsts in Washingon, D.C, where they cau be found, azz1velp SOQTCH AND IRISH WHISKEY, JAMAICA, SE ChoiX aud N.E. KUM, appropriate to the iyliday Seas. HUME, TEAky & Co. zoe 307 Duarket Space. he Reovenoss Reoverioss REDUCTIONS. DRESS GOODS, SILKS AND VELVETS aT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Al W. M. SHUSTER & SONS. ASIGNEE SALE ‘The entire Stock of Dry and Fancy Goods, Notious, Heady-uude Urews fur Ladies and Chik igs and Gent's Underwear. Satchel Trupas aud Val: (sre Co ——— Keffer thest goods at pitvate cate ta paris or in . sor inquan- ry ‘ht stoce at Fixtures for sale. & WOLF, Amignee. jaime Covoxe: Cowexe Corocxe FLOWERS OF FTALY COLOGNE BLOSSOMS OF ORANGE, KOSEMARY. BALM, VIOLETS AND KOsES. ALSO FINE CUT GLASS WAKE, PLUSH Cases, TOILET SETS, @c., IN GREAT VAKIETY aT LOWEST PRICES NalIRN & OGKAM—PHAHMACISTS, 1sthandN. Yave. — dldIm TEs. CONNECT-CUT PIE CO.. BAKEKY 1407 3d street, Wea Washington. ‘Thewe Pies are mauie and seasoned by perth ntiong Xperience in one of the most ceiebraied Me Bakeries yeti cya eg oe Jue rover for ems erwaa Kapeye Pies jenutice that our musk ites see Wr the Star snd Crescent. ad the in , reales et lee HH. COYPERTHITE @ CO. CORSON & MACARTNEY. Banxens, Glever Building 1419 F 4. Washington, D. 9. r Acronnts, subject to check at sight, received fron Firms, Corporations and Individuals, All Socks and Honds listed on the New York and Philadetphia Stock Excuanges bought and sold vii commision. Boston orders exectied Aulerical Bell Telephone stock dealt tu. ‘District of Columbia bouds of all denominations on had (or sale. Stuck aud Bonds ot all local street Ratl- Tovds. Gas, Insurance aud ‘Telepliuue Companies bought aud sold. p30 NEW_ PUBLICATIONS. Bea ITs ARTISTIC SPECIAL ARUHITEC- tural Wlustrations, The Sanitary Engineer gives each week ani lustr tion of a moderate erst dwelling ofupproved design, THE SANITARY ENGINE an ffustrated weekly devourd to muineering, archi tecture, Construction nud Sanitation. published Thurs days ai 140 William st., New York. per year. single copies 10 cents, at Brentano's Ja-.7,14,21,28 Tse Rex Or Rasa MADNESS HAS BECOME EPIDEMIC AMONG THE CANINE RACE, AND THE WORST FEA- TURE OF IT IS, ITCANNOT BE TRACED TO ANY KNOWN CAUSE. NOW-WHILE MADNESS HAS NOT BECOME QUITE “EPIDEMIC* AMONG CLOTHING DEAL- ERs, IT HAS BROKEN OUT WITH FEARFUL VIOLENCE IN SOME QUARTERS THEREOF WITH THIS DIFFERENCE—THAT THE CAUSE CAN BE DIRECTLY TRACED TO THE RARE BARGAINS IN MEN'S AND BOYS CLOTHING OFFERED BY Us, AND THE SPLENDID BUSI- NESS BEING DONE IN THE SAME AT THE NORTH EST CORNER OF SEVENTH AND D | STREETS THERE IS NO CURE FOR THIS KIND OF MADNESS, AS WE INTEND TO CONTINUE THE CAUSE. SO THE LOGICAL SEQUENCE Is— THE EFFECT MUST INCKEASE,AND AS THERE 18 NO LAW-STATUTE OR COMMON—TO PRE- VENT US FROM SELLING FINE CLOTHING FOR NEN AND BOYS AS LOW AS WE PLEASE, WE PKOPOSE TO KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING BRAVELY ON. THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, N.W. CORNER OF 7TH AND D STS AWALL BLUE SiuNs. 28 J. M. GRADY. Maxaorn = or Sorry We Have Nor Bees ABLE TO WAIT ON ALL OUR CUSTOMERS, AND THAT OUR GOODS DID NOT ARRIVE IN TIME TO MEET THE WANTS OF OUR CUSTO- MERS, BUT YOU MUST KNOW SAMPLE SUITS, OVERCOATS, OR CHILDREN’S SUITS, CANNOT BE HAD AT ANY MOMENT, BUT CAN ONLY BE SECURED NOW AND THEN, AND WE DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE SAMPLE GooDs TO SUIT EVERY ONE, BUT IF WE HAVE THE GOODS To SUIT YOU, YOU CAN SAVE FROM 20 To 40 PER CENT ON ALL YOU BUY, JUSr THINK OF BUYING GOODS AT 60 CENTS ON A DOLLAR, INSTEAD OF PAYING 20 PER CENT PROFIT TO REGUL R STORES, AND YOU CAN REALIZE THE SAVING YOU MAKE BY BUYING YOUR MEN. BOYS' AND CHLIDREN’S CLOTHING AT THE GREAT SAMPLE SALE OF CLUTHING, AT 924 7TH STREET N. W. BE- TWEEN | AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. WE HAVE A LOT OF PRINCE ALBERT COATS, SIZES 32 TO 36, FORMERLY SOLD FOR 915, WE ARE SELLING AT $6. aa Evesnxc Suaves SILKS, SATING, GRENADINES, GAUZES, CREPES AND CARHMERS. LARGE STOCK. LOW PRICER 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. a29 W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, SASSI, SHERRIE FROM THE OLDxsrt | PHUmi, CLEARY @ CO, a252w ‘307 Market ~pace. Preewres, Cron, W nrsxx, . eee ne 4) pot om band ask md Each @ CO. Dutiiers, Baltimore. Fish), for free distribution, at the office of the com- pacy. 983 F stn. JAMES E. WAUGH, General Age per copy Will be paid ssi Jat aes THE Ti sTIMONY OF c ATE ‘on tiie witness stand will be. That the Deer foot. arm B con, Hams aud Fowis are the most de lictous flavored meats in this country. A full supply. Just received by ©. BRYAN, 3t eS Tl D Iss ‘The first wonthly meeting for the rec: ption of dues on stock of a new or third series of ubove-uamed Asso- clation will be helt at the bull, southwest cocier of | Pennsylvaniaave and J.tast.,on TUESDAY EVEN ING, the 12th instant, at 7 o'clock. ‘The Apsociation is iu healthy condition, being care- fully manuzed. Savings inuy be safely Invested. will be carrfully | cared for and returned to the invest r wih the acerued interest, as provided tor in the con titution, on \hirty days’ noilce. - Loans may be obtained at luw rates of interest, Shares, $1 each per percent. “As much 4s 5200 may be obtained as a 1: om each Share tue udditional monthly payment there for being but $1 per shure. ‘Su: scriptions ior stock in the third series will be re- celved at during the mouths of January to We.Or at the meetings at above SECOND TUESDAY &.VENLNGS W. H. WETZEL,, Secretary, Hist. $u5.7,9,11 ee _ THE ANS ETING OF THR ‘Stockliolders of the NATIONAL FAI ASS CIATION will be held on MONDAY. JA. ‘ft 12 M., at the office of the Association, Room Vernon Ruw, corner of iuth st aud. Pennsy! ve n.W., iorthe election eleven Directors and & ‘Vreasirer,to serve during the ensuing year, and. for the transsction of any other business that’ may be brought before them. H, BROWNING, President. GEO, R_REPETTI, Secietary. Just 5. PRACTICAL CuOK Single Dishes, Lisner Par jes and Receptions, 141d P st. hw. near 14th st. All. orders HEBNEI, Cone fectioner, 1008 Lath st. nw. oiuptly attended to, (OVED TO 807 Litu st. tow. Corsets made to oF er, A perfect it guranteed, Aiso a full line of sbuulder Heruce:, giorm Waisis, French Corsets and Isusiles jae-1m* a ‘The annual election for Directors of this tank, will be helt ii the Bauking House on TUESDAY, the 12th of Junuary, 1586. Pous will be opened trot 12 m mi. to 1 och “asi-1it J. A. RUFF, Cahier. James ii, FON Fsdblished 156 Real Estate and Loan Oflice 1437 Peunsylvanu ave, (Opposite U.S Treasury.) All properties placed in our hands for sale are In- serted wihout charge in our “Real Kstate Ade Vert ser,’ ‘S)+clal attention given to the management of es tates aud of properties belouging to non-residents Also to the renting o: houses und collection of rents, At moderate rates, without charge for Ten:ltting rents and attending to rep: personal attention is wives dlu-im ie YOU WILL FIND IT ECONOMY TO pen ave Weather Strips to your Doors and mnddow' We lurnish and apply it promptly. GEO, W. CORBETT, ‘B18 Sth street nw, int ANK OF THE RE- ‘Bic, OF WASHINGTON, ‘The annual mecting of the Stockholders of this Bank Tul be held on TURSDAY, January Lath, between 1 aud 3 o'clock p.m., to rectors or the e1 year. = CHAS 8. BRADLE d30-tja13 Cash paying taxes, 10 whieh ‘Telephone call, 773-3. “LUMBER. PASH DISCOUNT FOR 30 DAYS Hardwoude 10 per cent off market prices Georgia Flocriiye 10 per cent off market prices, + Georgan Dimension 10 per cent off market prices, Virginia Joins 10 per cent off market prices, G6vERNMENT Recerprs To-Day.—Internal Tevenue, $330,719; customs, $878,173. : SECRETARY MANNING was not at the Treas- ury department to-day, but remained at home, being slightly indisposed He did not attend the icabinet meeting. Mr. Fairehild continued to act as Secretary. THE NEw SreaMeR Mascorre left Tampa, Fla., yesterday, and will leave there every Wednesgay on the arrival of the South Florida railroad train from Sandford, with United States mails for Ke y West and Havana. On Saturdays either the Whitney or the Hutchin- son Willleave on like service, and in eonnec- ton with the Atiantic Coast Line will form a through passenger route to Cuba. Nava. Prize Essays.—The subject ot this year’s naval prize essays is: “What changes in organization and drill are necessary to sail and fight most effectively our war ships of the latest type?” Seven 's have been received at the naval Institute at Annapolis and referred to the judges—Rear Admiral E. Simpson, Captain M. Sicard and Captain A. P. Cooxe, United States navy. The annual prize awarded will be £200, 8 gold medal and life membership in the jute, DEATH oF Cot, Scorr.—Col. Henry L. Scott, U.S. A., retired, died in New York city yesterday afternoon, aged 71 years, He mar tled Cornelia W. Scott, a daughter of General Winfield Scott. “The wite of Col. Scott died in Baltimore about three weeks ago, and on the 27th of December he went to New York, and while at the New York City hotel was stricken with paralysis last Sunday. THE Postastens’ NATIONAL CONVENTION. An executive committee of the postmasters’ national convention, to be held in Chicago on the 15th of February, composed of Messrs. Pet Russell, postmaster of Jefferson. Jobn M. Rol gton, postmaster of Kensington, Ii, and John H. Patterson, editor of the United States Mail, of Chicago, are’in this city. The object of their Nisit is to secure certain Senators and Repre- sentatives as speakers upon the ocearion of the convention. ‘They pald their respects to the Postmaster General to-day. A CoURTMARTIAL has been ordered for the trial of Nayal Cadet Glen Waters, of Georgia, a member of the second class at the Annapolis academy, charged with hazing Naval Cadet Lewis Driggs, of the fourth class, AN INTERESTING CELESTIAL EVENT.—Dr, J- Morrison, of the Nautical Almanac office, states* The planet Saturn, which now crosses our meridian about 11 o'clock p.m., Is approach!nj the third magnitude star Mu Geminorum, which will In a day or two become invisible to the un— aided eye. The nearest approach will be on Sunday next, the 10th inst., at 4 hrs., 4 min. a. m., when the star will be only 161, seconds of are south of the southern limb of the planet, which has itselfan apparent diameter of 19%) seconds of are, On Sunday midnight the dis- tance between them will be 43.4-5 seconds of are—a quantity which cannot be seen without telescopic ald. Saturn is now retrogradi: that is to say, his apparent motion is westwat and will continue to do so until March 34, when he will remain stationary for a few mo- ments and then resume his eastward course. This planet is now in a very favorable position for obmerving the rings, the south side of whieh is visible, A PLEASANT ALTERNATIVE.—One of the clerks in the-land office, whose salary with some thirteen others of the employes has been reduced, recently went to Commissioner Sparks dnd spoke of the hardship in having his salary cut down. Mr. Sparks remarked that there were some fifteen employes who had been selected tor removal, and if the clerk pre- ferred instead of being’on the list with the clerks reduced in salary, he couid be placed on the list tor dismissal. “It was elther reduction or dismissal,” was the conclusion of the com- missioner, Which bad the effect of bringing the interview'to an en ‘@amique souvenir of the battles ot Chicas magua and Mission Ridge, the gift of Gen: J. D, Wilder, of Chattanooga, Tenn. It is a gavel made Of pine. The handle is trom Mission Ridge, and the base, which Is a tough pine kuot, is irom a tree on the spot. where Lytie, one of Gen, Sheridan's brigade commanders, fell. Protrading irom the base of the gavel is a mux ket ball of the old Springticld rifle pattern, This is an appropriate instrument for the general to use us j residing officer of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland. The presentation was made on behalf of Gen. Wilder by Mr, Jas. A. Maher, of this city. PERSONAL.—Admiral English, Flag Lieuten- ant Sargeat and Lieutenant Tyler arrived in New York yesterday by the Brazil mall steamer Advance.—Ex-Representative Moulton, of Illinois, is in the city, stopping at_ 1013 i5th GEN. SHERIDAN was to-day made the recip!- street northwest.—Ex-Senator Barnum, of Connecticut, and Gen. Belknap, of Washing- ton, were in Chicago on Tuexday.—It is fi that Senator Beck can repeat “The Lady o} Luke” from memory, and knows by_ hei almost everything Burns wrote.—Mr. Hamil- ton Adam, oi this city, is sing Pish-Zush in MeCaull’s “Mikado” company iv’ Chicugo. Mr. John Bigelow, who recently declined the position of Asvistabt Treasurer dt New York, ts in the city on private business, the guest’ or Assistant Secretary Fuirchild.—Jay Gould and his tamily passed through Washington yesterday, on thelr way to Churieston.—Secre- tury Endicott, Gen. Benet, Representative Stewart, of Vermont, L. Z. “Leiter and Com- mander Read were registered in New York lust night, The District in Congress. MISCELLANEOUS BILIS INTRODUCED IN THE novus Mr, Libbey (Va.) introduced a bill in the House yesterday to umend the mechanics’ lien luw in the District. Mr. Barbour introduced several District bills, including one to amend the act Incorporating the National Safe Deposit company; also, the bill providing for the construction ot a bridge across the Potomue river ut the Three Sister near Georgetown, wileh provides tor the a propriation of $220,000 Jor the coustruction sald bridge, $15,000 being made available surveys; also, a Dill for the relief of E. C, Kitt Geo. W. Casiieur, Chas. G. Evans, C. B, Sinith and Owen Edgar, which provides for the pay- entto them of Certain amounts due then as, ployes of the bureau of engraving and pi also, a bill to incorporate ion Cabse Railway eon same bill cflered in ti Representative Pet troduced a bill to punish the selling and udver- wef loltery Uckels in the Distriet, which des Liat any persons sing the provi- the act shall ted therefor In Washington News and Gossip, |AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. | the District ot Colum Telegrams to The Star. EXCITED IRISH LOYALISTS. SarahAlthea Hill to Marry Judge Terry A STILL COLDER WAVE COMING. se An Embesszler Arrested En Route to Canada FEARS OF THE ORANGEMEN. They Say They Will Have to Fight it the Nationalists Get Home Rate. Loxpox, Jan, 7.—At a meeting of the Irish loyal and’ patriotic union today, Major E. J. Saunderon, loyalist men ber of parliament for the north division of Armagh, made a speech in which he said he feared that she radical TWO CENTS. J, R, Neal, Tenn.; W. IH. Sowden, Pa; Charles E, Brown, Ohio; Joseph” McKenna, Cal.; Wm. HOUSE COMMITTEES, | 2s% Sree Satara - chanan, N 4 Jacob H. Giilinger, N. H. The I ist as Announced by Ona T. Fe hiciaee 1nd, Wane, Blows, RS the Speaker To-Day. Timothy J, Campbell, N.Y. J. D. Richardson, | Would concede home rule to the nationalists The following is the full list of committers ~ s Stock, | I! home rule #hould be grantea, the to Fenn: FE. Ferny, © C Coas, © Gomaicck, | cath, would te coampalicl @e'ap and aget Vag Robert Smaile, & Ge Jolin A. Heisiand, | otherwise thelr throats would be cut. Fai James T, Jobntton, ind,and Josh Ly- | Oh Givisen OF Down, ane apome ie nek MPrivate Land Clatms—Messra, John F, Hat-| that if the intended cutting the fell. Ky.; Ethelbert Barksdale, Miss: Louis St, | loyalists adrift he prayed that 1 would at least announced by Speaker Carlisle in the House of | Martin, La; N. B. Eldridge, Mich Meare thelr Benes Mntled that they might Representatives this afternoon, the first name mentioned in each committee ‘being the chair- man of the same: On Elections—Messts, Henry G. Turner, Ga; Robert Lowry, Ind.; Thomas A. Robertson, Ky; Chas. E. Boyle, Pa; John 8. Henderson, N.C; Robert 8. Green, N. J.; Thomas Croxton, Va. Sailer, Ala; Thomas Croxton, ¥ y ‘render good arcoun selves. John M, Martin, Ala; Benton J. Hall, Iowa; A. oe Q-borne, Pa; F.D. iy, M. EVATED TRAINS RUNNING. Wis. G. W.'E. Dorsey,’ Neb. fan, La.; Alvert J. Hopkins, Ili; Frederick Ely, Mass, and Geo. W. E. Dorsey, Neb. Albert C | a Thompson, Ohio. The Enrineerstontiae S oer Means—Messra, Wm.’ R. Morrison, ne MORE NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE. Washington Street Cars Dis- cussed in the House. The Senate. The chair laid before the Senate a letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a petition from the West Point students who are to be graduated in June, 1886, praying that provi- sion may be made for their appointment to the army. Tt was referred to th on milli ne e committee itary PUBLIC LANDS IN NEBRASKA. A resolution, offered by Mr. Manderson, was agreed to, calling on the Secretary of the Inte- rior for information as to whether any surveys Of public lands have been made within the last two years in Nebraska: whether there are any Unsurveyed public lands in that state; what recommendations have beeen made within the last three years by the surveyor general of that district as to the discontinuance of said office, and whether it is advisable to discontinue such office of surveyor general. STREET RAILWAYS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The chair laid ‘before the Senate Mr. Van ‘Wyck's resolution, heretofore offered, calling on the Metropolitan Railroad company of Washington city to make report of its indebt- edness, etc. Some debate urose on this resolu- tion, Mr. Hoar inquiring whether the Senate had ‘authority to command the company todo what the resolution required, and Mr. Van ‘Wyck insisting that it had, and that the com- pany had not studied the convenience of the People of Washington, had been Bully: of extor- Ue ges had ignored the requirements of its charter, Mr. Vance said the company had claimed that it could not afford-to better meet the public requirements, and this resolution was iutended. to ascertain whether that was the fact. Mr. Hoar moved toumend by directing the committee on the District of lumbia to se- cure the desired information, Mr. cnnes remarked that the streetcar ser vice in Washington was exceediny ly unsatis- factory, and he moved to extend the scope of the resotution so as to cover all street railways Male suggestions of Mr. Hoarand Mr. fe suggestions of Mr. Hoar and Mr. were acceptable to Mr Van Wyeky on nealle Mr. Plumb thought the ralls used in Wash- nguin were not of the imgpsoved pattern used elsewhere, ® reproach that ‘corporations eompelled to pay their taxes, i Mr, Inguils did the committee on Lie for the pending be- Thomas, | AIL the trains on the the elevated road were run- ning as usuai this morning, and the public telt happy because relieved of the annoyances of yesterday m Tho engineers who wero hot on duty met a Stevens house to tale over mp itters, Chief Arthur, of the brotherbe said: “Weare much plapsed over the way we have boon treated by the press ot this ity, ( acts thus far have been guided by a desire avoid every thing that could in any way becon- stracd as hasty or unjust, We dosite to have the trouble settled amicably and think it will be. The conference to be held this afterpoo will probably clear up the difficulties He Only Took a Seni AND HE 15 GOING TO NONTREAL TO P EXHIBITIO: New HAVEN, Conn. Howard was told tow uit Montreal dispatch the Fret ‘anadlan papers had pul editor jais against him for scalping the dead at Ha- he laughed Haven to-night and shall be at St. hail, Montreal, at P o'clock Friday morning. ‘urihermore, I'shail have with me the. muc discussed seaiploek that Tout from the heag of the r ng White Cap, as he lay di Tsball put the scalploc! 1, 80 Lat all can wee thy itist A shall be prepared to te made against Hall, lowa;" Robert S._Green,’N H. Pettibone, Tenn. SE, Payne, N. ¥iz Michael | PAR few Reg tA * Davenport, N. ¥., and W Committee on” the Revision ot Messrs. W. C. Oates, Ala; Hi Ga; J.J. Adams, N.Y. B. H. Outhw: 3 Ford, Ind; Polk Latioon, Ky rty,Fia; J. B. Hale, Mos. J. &. Thomas, LiL; W.'E. Futle: B. Gilfillan, Minn., and A. C. White, Expenditures in’ State “Departme R.T. Bennett, N.C; George D. Tillman, S. ¢ GB. Lore, Del; John Arnot, jr. N.Y Scranton, Pa.; Joseph Lyman, lows Loutett, Cal, Expenditures in the Treasury Doj Messrs. Robert Lowry, Inds. P. Bi CG, R. Breckinadge, Ark.; F. T. Michael Hahn, La; T Johnston, Tid. eas Expenditures in War Departmen’ Thomas A. Robertson, Ky.; Joseph W Ala; E. L.Vecle, N.¥; 6. anderson, Oilo! F.A. Jobnson, N.Y’ W. Warner, Mo, and W. Fleeger, Expenditures in Navy Denar J. M. Taylor, Tenn. W. ff. S« MM. Davidson, Fi: Rowell, 1 Thomas, Wis. Expenditures in Post Messrs, Seaborn Reese, Gi 4 7. B. Ward, Ind. * Davidson, Al: Taylor, Tenn; B/ Herman, Ore., and Franklin | ine. Why don't sa these. peopl are Bound, Pa. talking through the newspapers talk to my Expenditures In the Interior Department 2 Trepeat, and ean readily prove, th: Messrs. J. B. Weaver, 3. W. Dargan, S. did not sealp the Indian, but with my kutie HL R. Harris, Ga.; David C. Culberson, Tex. © | simply cut off his scalp lock to bring howe uss N.Bramm, Pa; Harry Libbey, Vaz and Ira | souve mandrel." Davenport, N. ¥. SS Expenditures in Department of Justice— Another Cold Wave Coming. Mesers. Eustace Gibson, West Va: N. J. Ham-| rue winceny tex To TWENTY mond, Ga; E,W. Sevmour, Conn: James H. Saur aioe Linen comraueee Ward, Ill; Seth L. Milliken, Me: Lewis Hun- | Sr. Paci, Minn.,Jan —From specials to the kock, Ken. and J. G. Sawyer, N.Y | Pioneer Press irom Glendive, Montana, Grand Expepdftures on Public’ Buildings foe, Boros ak ee Seep gy ign | that a’cold wave, with G2. E. Seong, Quic; J. M- Rites | Sastward,. The mere AHL Peitibone, Tenn: ;J- E- O'Hara, 3 Precio eee y= and Jacob H. Gillinger, N. H. “ = » Spriezs, M.|_ Bismarck, Dak., Jai ve first real hl eee aE Be Marin’ Lav'c. Ek Gitecn, | 2ard of the. ecuntn ‘strack tnie last Dockery, Mo.: L. St Martin, La.;'C Mat GF Trigg Var. B Adama tied N |evening. “At ™Assinibolme. the Evans, Paz Hed. Spooner, Kei, und Isaac i, | Teeisiered 80 degrees below 2 Taylor, Ohio. Library—Mesrs. 0. R. Stahinecker, N. ¥., and Cha: Civil Service Reform—Messrs. \ J.C. Clements, G: Blanchard, La.; J. V. L. Findlay, Md; Mitchell, Conn: W. J. Stone, Mo: Jos. Pulltzer, | JM. Bayne, Pa; HW. J. Spooner, RL John Little, Ohia .J.,and J. M. Farquhar, N. Y. Select ¢ dour, Va; Jonn J. Hemphill, S.C; James | oy ron Campbell, Ohio: Abram Downes, X.Y Barnes |S" ae (eMillen, R, Breckinridge, Ark.; Wm. C, Maybury, Mich. Compton, Ma; E. J. Gay, La; George Ford, | Ind. Jonn T. Heard, Mo.; J. 1. Roweli, 1; W W. C, P. Breckinridg: Ky, ‘Wm. D. Kelley, Pa.; Frank Hiscock, ‘hos. M. Browne, ind.; District ‘of Columbia—Messra, John S. Bar- | Settioment of their er Q. Mills, Texas: A. 8. Hewitt, N.Y. Benton tenn H.R, Haris, Gai € hos. B. Reed,’ Me., and Wm. “McKinley, jr 0. On ‘Appropriations—Messrs. S. J. Randall,Pa.; Wm A Fomey, Ata; Win. S. Holman, Ind. I W. Townshend, Ill; J. N. Barnes, Mo. C. Cabell, Va; Benj. Le Fevre, Ohio; John J. Adams, N. ¥.; Wm. L. Wilson, W. Va.; Jos. G. Cannon, fil; Thomas Ryan, Kansas; Benjamin Butterworth, Ohio; Jno. D. Long, Mass; Lewis E, McComas, Md., and David B. Henderson, iowa. Judiciary—Messrs, John Randolph Tucker, Va; N. J, Hammond, Ga; D. B. Culverson, Texas; P. “A. Collins, Mass. George E. Senex, Ohio; Wm. C. Oates,'Ala; John KR. Eden, il. John H, Rogers, Ark; R.T. Bennett, N.C; E. B. 7. ylor, Ohio; A: X. Parker, N.Y; A.A. Ranney, Mass; "Wm. P. Hepham, Iowa; John W. Stew- art, Vt., and Lucien B. Caswell, Wis. Banking and Currency—Messrs, Andrew G. Curtin, Pa.; Jus. F. Miller, Texas; Allen G.Cand- ler, Gat; Beriah Wiikins, Ohio; Jno, Arnot, Jr. N. Yo Ghas, P. Snyder, W. Va’; J. G. Howard, {sd.; John E. Hutton, Mo. Nelson Dingley, Jr. Me.;‘Cha:. N. Brumm, Pa. Geo, E. Ad me Jas. D. Brady, Va., and Wm, Woodhora, Nev. Coini Weigh and Measures—Messrs. R. P. Bland, Mo; S. W. 1. Lanham, Texas: Edward . Seymoor, Conn: Jno. J. Hemphill. 8 C.; Thos, M. Norwood, Ga; Wm. L, Scott, Paz Jas. B. McCreary, Ky.;' Wm. D. Bynum, Ind. James, N.Y. nels” W. well," Mass.; John Little, Ohio; Chas. N. Felton, Cal; Wm. E Fuller, Iowa, and Jos. K. Toole, Mi Marin i Clady; Mo? Chas jartin lo. aS. And ew J. Caldwell, Tenn. C. T. O'Ferrall 7. E. Tarsney, Mich. Jos. Pulitzer, N. D, Bynum, Ind.; Aired B. Irion, La? O'Neill, Pa.; Robt. T. Davis, Mass.; Ra: Dunham, Iii; A. J. Weaver, Neb. Johnson, N. ¥,, aud Wm. W. Morrow, Cal. Rivers and Harbors—Messrs. A. 8. Willis, Kv.; N. C.Blanehard, La; J.T. Jones, Ala; Jeremiait Murphy, Towa; Bustis Gibson, W. Vaz Chas, Biewart, Tex.; E. C. Carleton, Mich; ‘Thos. C. Catchings, Miss; Jno, M. Glover, Mo: Thos. J, Henderson, Il: Thos, M. Bayi E Stone, Mass. ¢ Gorsvenor, Ohio, and H. H. Markham, Cal Agriculture—Messr. Wm. H. Hatch, Mo Wyatt Alken, 8. C.; W. J. Green, N. Ci B. Winans, Mich. Frederick, Towa ©. Davidson, Al G. Stahinecker, N.Y. James B. Morvan, Miss; P. T. Gl: Milo White, Minn.; &. H. Funston, Kab 7. Price, Wis.; Geo, Hires, N.J; Win. A. R. 15 John Swinbourne, N. ¥., and Oscar 8. Git ford, Dak. d Foreign Affulrs—Messrs, Perry Belmont, 'N. Y.; Judson Clemente; Ga.; Wm. R. Cox, N.C: 0: R. Singleton, Miss: N.E. Worthington, INL; John W. Daniel, Va. s B, McCreary,’ K Wm H. Crain, Texas; Wm. W. Jolin T; Waite, Conn.; John H. Ketcham, Wm. W. Phelps, N. J. and R.. Hitt, MS, Military Affairs—Messrs, E. S. Bragg, W! Jos. Wheeler, Al Frank L. Wo Ermentrout. Pa.; Geo. W. Darg_n, indley, Md.:’ Egbert ‘L. Viele, N. za] | TITON When Lieut, Fon Reporter ES RO e ome and . Vii m, failure of the courta PR eamunds ak flectic r. kedanan any reflection on tat committee, Dut expressed surprise Host te companies had not a sued, judgment taken aguiust them and_ thelr horses and cars sold to satiety the Judgments. They should be com- pelied to pay ther txes, On motion of Mr. Plumb the matter then went over one day, House of Representatives. Immediately afier the reading of the Journal, the call of states was resumed, and the following bills and resolutions were introduced and re- erred: By Mr. Wilson (W. Va.)—To prevent the dese- eration of graves In the District of Columbia, By Mr. Goff (W. Va.)—To repeal the internal revenue tax on tobacco. By Mr. Caswell (Wis.)—To levy a tax on oleo- margarine and to collect the same through the inte: pal reveune bureau. G By Mr, Guenther (Wis.}—Prohibiting the im- ratios of articles of fureikn manutacture faring & stamp,mark or imprint conveyin cases wave is coming southeast. Up to the tine arrival of the present storm the weathy been warm and pleasant, and itis feared that some of the settlers in tle rural districts are unprepared for the change, ——— sounds of policeman at the ittee on American Ship-buflding and Ship-owning interests—Messts. Poindexter Dunn, Ark.: Wm, 8. Holman, Inds R. Q. Mills, . Floyd Kin: Al M. Bliss, ed light neariy Where a vessel lay ia Was ag lake was y and the waves mid be sent out. ‘m. H.W 3 Pa.; Chas. N. Felton, Ca ohio, Committee on Election toaidt Rice, Muss: ¥. bat ARY AND 500 NATIVE homas D. 3che- STIANS BUTCHERED, as. S. Baicer, N «| L oper Olio, | PARIS, Jan, 7.—Gen, deCources, commander the impressiou that they are of American | Mf. Anderson, Olio io, W. Stecle, tnd? James ONS. | or the “Freel forces tn Tonga . welogray - ? Ne Byron M. Cutcheoan,’ Michi ~ntilatic re ar uilice astollows: “During the latter By Mr. La Follette (Wis.)—For the voluntary | {iit Nes. Bs oe ntitation and Acou jas. 8. Negley, Pa., and Jos. M. Houk, Tenn, ‘yo. x ts—-Mesers, H. A. Herbert, Ala; AR Hewitt NY Geo. D Wise Vay Jolin c Ballentine, Ten: J. Wm.» M. Norwood, Ga, Sayers, Texas; A.C. 348, IL; Nathan Goff, jr. Boutelle, M and John RK. Buck, Conn, Post Offices’ and Post Roads—Messrs. Jas. 1. Biount, Gaz Thos. B, Ward, Ind.; Jus. M. Rig Jonn “M. Tastor, Tenn; James H. Jon A. M. Dockery A.J. Warne TAL nan, N. ¥.; F. 8, Burry, Mis. Bingham, Pa; James B, Wakefield, lins C. Burrows, Mich.; R. Guenther, muel R. Peters, Kat. —Messrs. Thomas R. Cobb, Ind. B, Henley, Cal; H, 8, Van Eaton, Miss Foran, Olito; Polk Latfoon, Stone, Mo.; 8. Z. Landis, 111; Th HB. Strait, Minn, Kas? Lewis F. Payson, 11; Wisi Oscur 1: Jackson, Pil, aud C hees, Wash. Ter. Indian Aiturs—Mescrs, Olin Wellhorn, Tex; & W. Peel, Ark, T. G. Skinner, N.C5 John i | Storm, Pa.; Fe Campbell, N. Hale, ‘Mo; Jobn M, Adlen, ‘Miss.; Wood, IIL; ‘t_of December rebels destroyed the Catholia lnission houses at Ughean, Annam, and killed a French missiouary and 500 nati ‘bristians, | A column of French troops was sent in purswie of the revels. It overtook and routed them and captured thelr arms and ammunition.” ssrs, W.J. Green, N.C. art, Texas; Felix Campbell, N.Y John Alien, Miss;- J, Newton Evans, Pa: Join ‘. ¥., and James O'Donuell, retirement of lieutenants of the line of the army giter twenty vear’ service. By Mr. Price (Wis.)}—For the creation of a commission on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic. Also, to open the United Siates district courts to all’ claimants against the gov- ernment. By Mr. Bean (Arizona)—Calling on the Secre- tary of the Interior for copies of correspondence between hig departmentand the governor of Arizona on Indian matters By Mr. Gifford (Dakota)—For the admission of che state of Dakota. Also, for the appuint- ment of two additional justices of the supreme court of Dakota. By Mr. Halley (Idaho)—For the appoint- mento; an additioual justice of the supreme court of Idaho, By Mr. Joseph (N. M.)—Providing for an ad- ditional Justice of the supreme court of New Mexico. “Also to provide tor the orgunization of @ resiment of volunteers im Arizona and New Mexico for the purpose of suppressing In- Aiso for the rollet of the heirs stopher Carson. Also a resolution for the appoiutinentol a cominittee of three mem- bers to luvestizate the eonduct of the cam- paign against the hostile Apaches in Arizona aud New Mexico, as conducted by Gen. Crook. By Mr. Voortices (Wash. Ter.)—For the ad- mission 01 the state of Washington, Also to unelt the unearned Northern’ Puaific land crant, Alw to secure more efficient civil ser- vice reform. tHE COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED. At the conclusion of the call the Speaker an- uounced hix committee appointments, rles, Stew= P. Taulbd 3 Sayers, Texas; Merrim Wm. T, Price, Wis.; Jas, B. Everhart, D. Lindsley, N. ¥., and Jacob Romeis, hic AUGUSTUS BURG DORFF ACQUITTED. In the Criminal Court this morning the trial | of August Burgdorff, charge¢ with presen false bills against the government for goods purporting to have been furnished to the bureau of medicine and surgery, Navy depart- ment, was resumed. Mr. Burydorff was recalled and explained the ent said when bh inst py at the stock showed guins over lust and in Lucka- the market auaa, Wesiern Union to opening figures, while the rest ket remained c eady. The only feature to the dealings was n dulvance of iy in Erie proterted. “At LA o'clock the anarket fs quiet and rather heavy. A Little Boy Burned to Death, PHILADELPHIA, PA., Jan. 7.—A fire occurred this morning in ile third story of No. 715 San- was called, | Som street, and the adjoining: cee tm, ced wi Jok place bez | 12UF Years old, the son of Mrs, Hardon, the au ntasked what took place bet Snel Grune Monee oes —— tter to Mr, Burgdonff ivpradli ie Closing Des Moines Saloons. A VIGOROUS EFFORT MAKING To ENFORCE THB PROHIBITION LAW. Drs Mores, Jowa, Jan. 7.—The edict bas gone jorth that saleons must go, and concerted: auction hasbeen begun toenforce probiotth Mayer Carey, who bas paid -¥ law through the d St. Paul McRae, ler-on, lephen-on, jas. 3, Voor: bureau and th fore he Hailey. Idaho, Tertivries—Messrs. Wm. D. Hill, O} m M. Springer, Til; J.T. >prizgs, N. Y.z Geo. T. Barnes, Gaz’ Thos, W. Sauder, Ala; Chas. E. Boyle, Pa; Wm. H. Perry, 8. C.; Wm, Dawson, Chas. S. Baker, N. he did not reopen the case for n¥, but the examination wight be confined to th aeher. CHANGING ITEMS FROM ONE ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER. Ohio, Wm. cuter part of hie Mo; Isuae 8. Siruble, lows wit id that in June, 1885, Mr. Burg- The tull lst is biished elsewl Wi ners sal at in June, 2555, Mr. Burg: isa candidate for reelection, and in STAR. Sone ee See ae ME Deets Cola oak At eae yt | dorff came to him with the vouchers and origi- ‘an order to the pro ‘every saloon, in the city, The sberif® has joined forces with | him, and between the city ‘county officers | The saloon keep can unhappy tim nal bills, and called off froma memorandum the items, and witness checked the amounts on. tie original bills, Some of the ite Mr. | cs of beer were sized this morning. Bs memoranduin were not on the bill, aud aiso'a quantity of whisky. It is thougue When ticy got through the amounts footed up | Thur by Saturday every euluots will be closed When the reading of the committee list had N. been com;leted the House at 2:50 adjourned ilrouds and Canals. woe Robt. H. M. ee v ae don’ Lae Wan, W.Elatey, One Capitol Topies. Jno.& Henderson, N.C; Wm. J. Stone, Ky. PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION, ETC. Wm. H. Cole, Md.j Jas. N. Pideock, N. J. L Mr. Randall introduced his bill in the House | E. Atkimon, Pas Taiph Plumb, ‘ yesterday, whieh provides that when the Vice | Weber, Ne Ys linac, Van Schatek, Wis., Presidency becomes vacant the presidential | #2¢ Wm. A. ; Gleetors come together in their respective states: about the sume. He had bere had eonversa- tions with the officers of the imuseum, labora | tory, ete, and knew through toem what Mr. Bargdortt had turnish the articles we there. Dr. V rsonally pen ex CHIVE GROOM JUDGE TERRY, WHO Mauufictures—Mexsrs. George D. Wise, KILLED SENATOR BRODERICK. Ohi cl elig: Jno, A. Swepe, Pi ; Benj. Le Fevre, plained that the contingent fund of the ta: S. " 7 ther eustitutional amendment: propesed by | i: Wison, W.Va; Thos, “C Catchte twas low, but the museum of hygiene being an | ,SA% FRaxctsce, Jan. 7-—It was announced Mr. Randall Is Intended to give the Preciaene | Krank Sout Pai George West’ annex of the bureat and having an appropria- | piaintitt in the celebrated Sharon divorce case, tion, the bill. was made out against t ithough the furniture went to the bu- If t aad been made against the bureau u accounting Treasury woald 3 not have Foor ree it. The ceeding od what ; appropriation te draw on was give the sur- White, Minn W geon general. ‘The change of items was made Wooabnrn,” Neb.’ Jas. G. Lindsie io make Ivappear that the goods were for D. Symes, Cols Jos. MeKenna, € thie museun C. Bean, Ariz. By 2 juror dings and Grounds—Messrs. Sam'l | jn this way. Leyborn Reese, Ga; C. P. Witness: Not now; but it was customary Va; Barclay Henley, C: then, By deiendant: A dealer cannot get his pay power to veto particular items In appropriation roe. fills, while approving of the remaiuder. PROTECTION OF INDIAN LANDS, The President yesterday transmitted to Con- gress a draft of a bill formulated by the com- missioner of Indian affutrs, intended to protect thnber on Indian lands from spollation, the bill proposes to aniend section. 5858 Revised Statutes, relating to Umber depredations on re served lands, so-as to Include Indian. reserva Uons or lands belonging to or occupied by any tribe of Indians under authority of the Unked states, Would be married luis ‘morning at Stockton U D.S. ef Justioe ot Lhe supremecourt Miss Hill's leading counsel, ell known in connection with bit duel with Senator Broderick, in was killed, kK, Wis., and Geo. Hires, ‘Mining—Messrs, Ay? reau. Mines an J.Gay, Ls so. Would a merchant make out bills AIDING IT WITH A LOAN, Lonpox, Jan. 7.—The Times’ Paris correspond- ent suys: The French government will, at the ‘quest of tie Panama Canal company, send M, lice Court jound guilty, shall be ,000 or fess than $100, for uol more than oné seniative Dibble, of South Carolina, tn- troduced a bill granting the streets confinin; the limits of the property occupied by und known as Congressional cemetery to the vestry. o. Washington parish, which inciudes parts of 17th, 18th, 19th und 20th streets east, and G, Hi and Water streets south. ‘tbe bill provides tor the release by the United States of this prop- ty to the vestry, which is empowered tw divide the several streets into parts for sale, the proceeds of which are to go ior the improve- ment and advancement of the cemetery, on condition that the parish keeps in repairs the graves and tumbs ol the section occupied by Sénators, members of Congress and other gov- ernmeut officials, Mr. Tilman, of South Carolina, Introduced a biil in the House yesterday simiiar to that in- troduced in the Senate by Mr. Ingalls provid- ing for the abolition of the District Poliee Court und the extablisliment in its stead of eight pre- cinct magistrates, Mr. Atsinson, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill in the House yesterday exempting the property of the Young Men's Christian Associa- Uon In this city from taxation, Representative Ermantrout, ot Pennsylvania, introduced # bill Providing: for the payment of $17,288 to A. H. Herr, of this city, of Herr’s Isiund, W. Vi during the war. jor the use ‘a.,by the government © Virguma Floort ‘cent off murk:< prices, Nirginia Walnscoung 2u percent off market prices Virginia Partition 10 y er cent off miurket prices, White Pine shel ber cent off murket pr.cea, * White Pine Casing 7 per cent off market White better grades, 6 per cent Of market ents for all my mpill we in linds, Mouldings snd ENS you figures on ull wood buliding. and will estimate the the beginning to the fimish in any Ho} t share part of your orders, I will endeavor jane You in quality and prompuurees WM. R. McLEAN, 13th and B streeta_ WE EXTEND OUR COMPLIMENTS vig aoa asonmestacnel we have built, at fat shortest notice, with ‘Vebicles of all descriptions at Hot be surpassed. CARRIAGES AND COUPES FUR WEDDINGS UN, BALL “AND THEATER PARTS, ‘We invite your eurly and cureful inspection. Prose Teno M st. nw, ‘Telephone Call 472-4. dis-zm (ee © gon 200. 4 O10 Auth st aw Allstyles of printed mater ai7-ame MISCEGENATION, Representative Bennet, of North Carolina,has been investigating the question of interinar riage of colored and white people, In connection with his bill to probibit such intermarriage in this’ Disunict. He says there are prouibitory clauses in the constitutions of twenty-seven of the states, and to show the need of such a law here, he thinks, ashe remembers the number, that'he discovered an even hundred of such mixed murriages in the District, shave Yonerday pasted a Raolauos laste senate yest resolation t the Virginia Senators and in a repeal of the internal revenue tax on and liquors, A bill was introduced in the same seeks Kites gress Wo use their best efforts to boay Ly Mr. Wi id a civil ectviee tor tie stata Pe Kixe Hus: letters of ‘Countess count teen Ti contained the freest J . of the late Ears ‘on the private aud ‘Humbert ordered that ull the letters be d eee Ohio; NX. E. Worthingion, Ii Ma; Theo. D. Johnston, X. ¢ except with tue approval and direction of tie ken. Me; Wm. W. Brown, P I chief of the bureau, Witness wrote the letier Wm, H. Wade, Mo., and Wim. D. | ater the interview and be rent into the tn- uiry ai the instance of the district attorne; Messrs. James W. Throck- aid the guvermmont. J Texus.; Chas. F. Crisp, Gaz George cea WAGs WAS ROOLELEA Poindexter Dunn, Ark; A. M. + 4 George D. Tillman, 8. G; J. H. | and asked as to the rem val of his office and Outhwaite,’ Ohio; J. D. Richardson, “Tenn.; | stated that Mr. Burgdorff did the work, but he Lewis Hanback, Kan. A.J. Holmes, Idwa.; Jus. | aid not remember giving direction about the B. Everhardt, Pa; Edw. D. Hayden, Mass, and |)’ Mr. Walker was recalled and said the cus- Jno. B. Weber, N. ¥ Levees and Improvements of the Mississinpt | som of tie pas office was: to. requite Stemioed Pere eene Van Baton, Mise Jon. i. Riek, | bills at the date of thelr transietion. On cross ee es Ny Thome c, | €Xamination witness stated that the vouchers a “4 were prepared at the department and it was ner, ind.; Abram Dowdne; Meltue, Ark; PT. Glass, feuns Wm. b. Daw- | Mos Noha chat one cate to hita in tho hand. writing of the d ler. zon, Mo; Win Whiting, Mass; Edwin N. Mor- rill’ Kan Charles E. Brown, Ohio; F.C. Bun- ‘ng nell, Pa., and Win. W. Grant, Vt ‘Educition—Messra, D. Wyatt Aiken, 8. Allen D. Candier, Ga; A. 8. Willis, Ky.; A. G Jas, F. Miller. Tex.; Win. ., Ma: Mich; Jug. N. Barnes, Sio.; Peter P. Ma- NY: Hi B. Strait, Minn; Wm, wi aie; Jucob M; Campbell, Pas J. HI jor, Ohio, and Jas, O'Donnell, Mich. itvee on Labor Messrs, John J. Oeil, ‘Martin A. Foran, Ohio; Hear vere Mg! Muss: James BK Weaver, lows: Frank Lawler, Illinois; John W. Vi Texas; Ee ie Fansion: Kass: Dare H. Cain, nston, Kas; Dat Frauklin Bound, Pa.,and Ju: c Militia—Messrs. Nichoias Maller, 3. 3 W. BoA i, of Ark.; Patrick A. Col Ballentine, Tenn; W.C. P. Barnes Compton, Md; Albert J. Edward D. Hayden,’ Masa; Seti Mich. Wliliam D. ‘Owen, ind., Wade, Rousseau, a relia necr, to iD report on the condition ana ‘prospects « Pi ja canal. Ii the report of M. Rosseau ia je,a loan willbe granted the company work to completion, I1it is wdversa erprise will be allowed to collapse, and the government will assume the responsibility. “Caught on the Fly.” AN EMBEZLLING BANK TELLER CAPTUKED 4s HE WAS STARTING POR CANADA, ‘Curcaco, Jan. 7.—J. H. Meyers, teller of the Pullman National bank, at Pullinan, INL, was arrested lust night for embezziement. He was suspected some weeks ago, and Mr.” Pullman enguged Mr, Bulkley, of New York, an expert accountant, to go through Meyers” accounts quietly and see what the shortage was. Tho VOTE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN THE SENATE. In the Senate yesterday afternoon the polyg- amy bill was taken up and debated, Mr, Hoar moved to strike out the section pub ites woman suffrage in Utub, but that was reject by a vote or 11 W338, 7 tavor of woman suflrace are Messrs. Aldrich, of Rhode Island; Blair, of New Hampshire; Brown, of Georgia; Call, of Florida; Dawes, ‘of Mas- suchusetis;’ Dolph, of Oregon; chusetts; Mitchell, of Oregon; Patmer, of Michi- Staniord, of California, und Teller, of Col- Mr. Van Wyck moved to avolish the Utah commission, and that motion was also rejected. ‘The bill went over. NOTES, Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, yesterday intro duced a bi 1 authorizing the President to place Gen. Rufus Ingulls on the retired list as a major general. Accompunying the bill are testimon- lais ‘rom Geverais Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, McClellan, Hooker, Hancock, Terry and Me: Dowell, fn his testimoniul Grant says that no ullicer Of the quartermasters’ department ren- dered 60 great or so constant service as did Gen. Angulls during the rebellion. ff. Blair, from the committee on education and labor, reported in the oreo tavorably a bill to.aid in the establishment ot common sehools: the same as the bill that passed the senate ingress. bill was introduced in the Honse yesterday to pluce on the retired, list as u mujor general of the army Mr. Alfred ton, of New York, who was once a major general in the volunteers. Senator Cull Uist they be graded. the same aa jepurtments at Washington, ve paid Reiman and that they be ven Bilson Gaye lente’ of absenos witht yesrencn eure ‘e Bingham introduced a bill in Re) tative ing! arises, esterday enact that insinder' ef her nstural ile Mrs Grant mos may ‘ne eleven recorved in Hoar, o1 Massa- posed the testimony for a second time. andier submitted a number of au- thorities, THE COURT SAYS MR, BURGDORFF SEEMS TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE LAW. After the recess, as Mr. Worthington was pro- ceeding to discuss some propositions of law, the the law. There is no proot that be rece any payments or presented false bilis; that he had recelved a penny unjustly, officer of the government secs fit to trifle with is to carry on the business of their offices, and are responsible to the ent, but the dealer should not be teld responsibie for their acts, Itdid not look right for one set of ofti- BE id with her friends and her frie ‘correspond with her without paying rt é & if 7 iH i Z a g i z ie H i 5 é Hi ieee i F 4 i 5 H fi 8 E i L if riz Hy