Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Copies af the counter, 2 pre} cents & six months. $4 Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C.,as second-class mail matter. | ‘Tue Weexty Stan—publishet on Friday—$1 a Year, postage prepali. Six months, 50 cents, 84° All malt sabseriptions must be paid in advance; bo paper sent longer than 1s paid for. Rates of advertiving made known on appiteation. Che ening Star. Vo. 68—Na 10.203. WASHINGTON. D.C.. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1886. TWO CENTS. ___ AMUSEMENTS SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICES. LBAUGH'S EVERY EVENt AND OPE -A HOUSE. and SATURDAY MATINEE, ‘The Comedians, ROBSON AND CRANE, As the TWO DROMIOS, In their Magnificent Production of Shakespeare's COMEDY OP ERRORS, Excolling In Costiiness, Elaborateness, Beauty and Agustic Worth any effort heretofore made in the way of Shakspearean Comedy. Under the direction of Mr. Josepn Brooks, The following Prices will Prevail: RESERVED—Orchestra, $1.25; Orchestra Circle, 1.00; Balcony, 75 cents. ADMISSION—Orchestra Circle, 75 cents; Balcony, 50 cents; Gallery, 25 ceuts, Next week—JOHN T. RAYMOND IN THE MAG- E jalz, ISTRAT: RDS OH! WHAT A Audience Delichted. A Perfec: Success. ‘Mr. GUS WILLIAMS and Ifis New Comedy. A Lesson to Flirting Husbands. A Lewon io All Who (ontempiate Marriage. a ‘The Pug. ‘The Fire, ‘The Chicken Coop. ‘Three Acts of Continuous Fun. You Laugh: You Kour. You Shout. Admission, 25 and 50 cents Matluees Monday’ FE AGALNST WOMAN. HEATER COMIQUE. ONLY VARIETY THEATER, IN WASHINGTON, ST-CLASS VAUDEVI THE DURELL TWIN Wednesday and Saturday. ScscLe — WoMas Br Prices Remain as Usual. Cuz ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL AT W. L. I. ARMORY. A drill by forty young ladies anda pleasant merry- ‘making WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 13, 1886, at 8 p.m and Supper 50c. ‘Mra Kate K. Henry, ‘Mra Kate R. Hint, Drs Jas i. Harney, Admission tickets 5 Under the auspices of rs. E Showiden Bell, Gen Hickets, Mrs A Toss Hay, Mrs. Newton Henedict, Mrs. Hoeke, Mrs Judge Hagner, Mrs DroHood. — Jal1-3t Cosenzcatios L CHURCH, JANUARY 1% ‘Miss CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG AND HER GRAND CONCERT COMPANY. This world-renowned American priwa donna, sup- ported by the following eminent artists: Madame Julie Rive King, ‘Miss Pauline Montegriffo, Contralto; Mr. Ross David. Tenor; Mr, Francis H. Noves, Baritone; ‘Miss Olite Torbett, Violinist; Mr. ax E Pratt, Accompanist, asp ADOLF GLAS, the eminent Piavo Virtuoso, Tosppear In one Grand Operatic Concert as above announced. Tpegets of admission for sale at Et 1 2S ve N Que week, commencing MONDAY, JANUARY 11, Farewell performance of “FEDORA.” FANNY DAVENPORT In Sardoa’s Greatest Play, “FEDORA,” Presented with the Original New York Company, in- lading Mr. ROBT. B MANTELL. Music Store. WATIONAL THEAT! Only Fedora Matinee SATURDAY, when Night Prices will prevail. Hox-sheet now open. Jall EW NATIONAL TH SIXTH GRAND SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT, JANUARY 1 ‘Mr, John Philip Sousa. First appearance bere in concert of ist DORA WILEY, ‘The favorite Artist from the Operatic Stage. ‘The instrumental soloists will De GIUSEPrI Sax Gronaio, Clarinet Virtuoso, and air, WaLTE« Sarre, ‘Cornetisi, and Full Marine Band. all. EHC? SNTH STREET OrERA HOUSE, January 11th ‘Matinee. CD GRANGER, America’s most distingnished and talented actress. ARTICLE Every nicht and at Monday, Wednesday a and Saturday” Matinces, as ARTICLE Cons, THE CREO. ARTICLE _ (Only upptarance of Size Granger.) LE comly appearance of Miss ; Sz) av Tucsdass Thursday and Friday taal ARTICLE nee ; Ba Admission. 1 Next attraction— MATT IME MUSEUM, Peansylvania ave.. near Lithst. ‘Return of the Great Actress. FANNY HERRING, ‘Who will appear ithe ‘rau Milifary Spectacle, Placed on the stage in elegant style, Also, a. Grand Gli of Specialties THURSDAY, PRIDAY avd SATURDAY, ‘Afternoon and Night,) Her new play 0 TIGERS OF THE WEST. yall, only 0c. *RAND FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL ‘TON RINK, ‘th st. and Rhode Island ave, FRIDAY NiGit?. JANUARY 13, Tae ALDESS, Premiet" Bicyeliata of the ie ALDEN nier Bicyelists of the age, ev night this week. patil YY, 6 = core, : At CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, JANUARY 15, 1886, Engagement of the Wonderful MEIGS SISTEES QUARTETTE, Of New York, Pronounced by the mont exninent crites of the Metro Delis to be the finest quartette vocalists in the United States: AND Mr. CHAS F_ UNDERHILL, ‘The Reader and Humurist. ((H0RAL socteT Virst Concert for the Season at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WEDNESDAY, January 13, 1886. ‘The Soclety will be Assisted by Mr. FREDERICK JAMESON, Of New York, Teno Jail ¥ Seats may be reserved ut Metzerott's, 903 Pennsyl Yauia ave., ou and after Friday, January 8th. jaQ3t p RAND TESTIMONIAL CONCERT G ‘9 LITT. z ASSOCTATION GATIC AL CHURCH, - og WEDNESDAY, Jab. 20,308 p.m. Washington's very best talent hus kindly volun teered to participate. “Best program of such nature Dee rendered in tas AGmesion. 2 Tickets inierchangeabie’ for’ reserved ‘aner January 1th, at J. Fills & Co's without extra charge, jeetae RE N ATIONAL SKAT! = Limited) 613 E street northwest, the city. k At CONGRE Good mune. vile attention. ‘Three Sessions daily. 151m eer ae ‘Siry for comforn” We oficr specin: inducements ee SACQUES, ULSTERS AND VISITES. BH. STINEMETZ & SON, Hatters and Purriers, sr sirens Sawn Canzuace Axo Stern Roses Lined China Goat Skin Robes, $3.50. Handsome Black Kobes, Cloth-liped, $12, Extra Fine Kobes, im Beaver aud Hudson Bay Wolt. Coachmen s Muliters, $2.25. Coachimen's Shoulder Capes, $9. Mudlers, Gloves aud Capes, complete stock. B. H. STINEMETZ & Son, _no + _ 1237 Feunayivania avenue, Ger Tue Bes. “THE CONCORD HARNFS8~ “VHE CONCORD COLLAR" Coupe, Carriage, Road, Team snd Express Harness ‘Every Genuine GoRCOLD HARNESS mampea with ihaker's uame aud wade-niark LUTZ @ PRO. 497 Penusyivasia Avenne, Sq HORSE BLANKETS and CARMIAGE RO! tm great variety ab Very Low Vricen ‘cls .D., OF BALTIMORE d utile Trish” on Thurs, Lith, at 8 p.m. in the new chapel Christ Church, Georgetown. Adminsion 50c.. jala2e . HUNTLEY, CHAPLAIN | NATE, AT ‘ougles Memorial, 11th and if stan e-, TUES DAY, January 12th, ai 7:30 o'clock. Subject ">is. understood.” Admission, 25 o-nta. 8a-The flowers that bloom in the winter have every- ‘thing to do with the case. “@@ Great Crosxe Ovr Satz ‘WARM GOODS ar COST PRICES. LADIES. LOT 1. Improved shape Merino Vests, silk bound. ‘We bought for the winter season 500 dozen of this ‘Underwear. Have sold 450 dozen at 480 We close out the remaining 50 dozen for 3c. each, which iscost price. LOT 2. Scarlet Cashmere Wool Underwear, in the following qualities, are broken in sizes 98c, $1.19, $1.29. We have condensed these goods into one lot, ‘and offer your choice for 88c. A few dozen piecen of American Hosiery Company's Underwear we close out at nearly half cost—88c. a plece. LOY 3. Pare Lamb's Wool Vests and Drawers, beautifully finished: have been sold by the Palais ‘Royal this season for $1.50; the price elsewhere has deen $1.75. Price for our great ciosing out sale 98¢. LOT 4. Medicated Cashmere Underwear, warrauted cochineal dye. Price for the last three months has been $1.68. Theciosing out sale price is the cost price, and that is $1.27. Take them for that. LoT 6. Camel's Hair Underwear that is genuine ts very scarce. ‘The Piiais Royal's price for the genuine arcticie has been $1.95. Closing out sale price is $1.48. LOT 6. We have had grand success with our stock of Silk Underwear, because we have sold cheaper than anyone else. Unfortunately the large sizes have not sold as freely, so we quote reductions in price that may sound ridiculous, wut are true, nevertheless, $6.60 quality reduced to $3.30, and the $7.98 quality reduced to $3.96. LOT 7. Genuine English Cashmere Hose, also real Camel's Hair Hosiery, all $1.50, $1.25 and 98c. goods are now one lot, and are to be closed out at 75 cents pair. LOT 8. Furs we always sold at nearly half furriers’ prices. We are assured you will appreciat® the “closing out sale” prices. Three South American Beaver Capes reduced from $2.25 to $1.48. A few Cape Seal Collarettes marked $2.50 cau now be Lought for $1.98 We have two real Beaver Muffs Je They were $4.98; take one for $3. Only one “Coachman” Beaver Cape. We have sold eleven tor $25 each: buy the last one for $1 maining “ Mikado” Beaver Cape for $16. The others sold for $21. A Red Fox Skin Rug, beautifully mounted. for $6.50; it cost us $7.50. Fur-top and ‘Lined Gloves also below cost. LOT 9. A few Veit Skirts, prettily embroidered, re- duced from $1.25.and 98e. to 7c. each. Hand-knit ‘Wool skirts, large size, for $1.98. GENTLEMEN Don't, asa rule, read advertisements. Brevity is sential. Gentlemen, in that case we cannot describe the goods, so we ask you to look at the samples in the show window and glance at the reductions in price. ‘Goods marked 5c. for 4c. Goods marked 68¢. for 58c. Goods marked $1 for 58c. Goods marked $1.50 for $1.25. Goods marked $1.75 for $1.59. Goods marked $2 for $1.73. Goods marked $2.50 for $1.98 Above lots comprise Cartwright & Warner's Eng} lish Underwear, the American Hosiery Company's and Norfolk, sad New Brunswick Dowestic Under Wear. All sizes, colors and materials. Positively at cost price. “Gloria” Cloth Umbrellas at reduced Drices and siso Half Hose of all descriptions. CHILDREN. LOT A. Improved shape Merino Underwear. In Vests we have 16 inches to 24 inches. In Drawers 16 Inches and 18 inches. They are marked at prices Fanging from 335 to 60c. ‘The choice of the entire lot for the closing out sale, 30c. each piece. LOL B. The American liosiery Company's Under- wear, in sizes from 20 to 34 inches, we have soid from Gc. 10 75e. Close out at 4c. enc: plece. LOT C. Scarlet Medicated Cashmere Wool Under- wear as follows: ‘Sizes im inches... 18, 20, 22 24. Old prices... .38C., 48¢., 58c., 8c. C:osing out prices.......-30c., 40, 50c., 60e. Larger sizes likewise reduced is price. LOT D. Silk Wool Ribbed Shirts for infants; $1 guallty for .3¢.; $1.25 quality far 98c. Also included ia this lot are edd sizes and colors of worsted Caps, Ulsterettes, Booties, Legyings, Gloves, Mittens; all much below cost price LOT FE. Cartright & Warner's famous English ‘Underwear fs unquestionably the finest in the world. Sizesin inches, 16, 20, 22, 26. Old Prices, 98e., $1.33. $1.49, $1.82. Closing out prices, 85c., $1.13, $125, $1.62. Lor ¥ Fine English (.eamere Hose, warm and ‘Old prices, 48c., 60c., 75c, 98e. Closing out prices, 3uc..48e, 59c., 75e. a a A i PoP AA OL ae Tt Ss ber AA OE AA H Ss, e 4 tun M4 Sug RRR 00) ¥ ¥ RR Oo YY ay £ mb3 ¥ AE 2 RB 00 v a 4 WT Jatt 1117-19 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. xo Tre Lovo Trveret,» Not“o'er Egypt's dark sea,”but through thelength and breadth of the the District of Columbia In our efforts to keep pace with the heavy demands made on our re- sources by the constant rush of business during the Past four months, we find ourselves in the second week of thenew year with a superb assortment of MEN'S, YOUTHS’, BOYS’ AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING Presenting an almost unbroken front. In accordance with our progressive metiods we reason it will pay us better in the end to turn this immense stock into cash (even at a loss now) than to follow the well-trodden track of “slow goers” aud carry it over to next season. ‘Therefore, we have SUNK THE KNIFE OF REDUCTION up tothe hilt in the already low prices prevailing in our house. Now is the time to clothe your boysin legant attire at mere nominal prices. Now is the op- portunity to provide yourself with a winter Overcoat, @ Stylish Sult, or a perfect-ftting Trousers at prices some clothiers would consider suicidal. We will not quote prices here, but we will ask you tonote the goods and prices EXHIBITED IN OUR SHOW WINDOWS, OF pay us. visit of inspection. You will be pleasantly received aud cheerfully shown through, and before you leave you will vote us public benefactors, THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, N.W. CORNER OF 7TH AND D STS. J. M. GRADY. Maxaoxe Jail (ALL BLUE SIGNS.) Laces, Arresriox LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS. MWLLE M. J. PRANDI, 1300 F STRErr. POMPADOUR BANGS = SHINGLED BANG&. ‘These styles never need be in the hair rdressers’ hands; alwars i: order by plain combing. Hair dressed and shingied, 3o1m* Curxemaxs Toracco Rewzpms ‘These celebrated Remedies have made some of the ‘most wonderful cures on record. Hundreds of test monials are being received at the home office every day relating thelr wonderful curative virtues. Vigor- ous and efficacious In their action and easily applied. No faintly should be without them. Call on W. & ‘Thompson, Johu W. Drew, C. Christiani and other. Draggiste in Washington, D.C, where they can be found. d22-1981p For THE YINEST MADE GARMENTS PLACK YOUR ORDERS WITH GEORGE T. KEEN, MERCHANT TAILOR, col7Sm 414 9TH STREET NORTHWEST. 00 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W., MARKS EVERY ARTICLE Di PLALN FIGURES Ks, THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HOMEOPATHIC” HOSPITAL ASSOCIA- TION, of Washington, District of Columbia, for the Giection of officer ann frastees: and the transaction of other Lome il. be held io the new Hospital Bulld- ing, corner of N and 2d sta. n.w., on MONDAY, Janu- ary’ 18th. at 2 o'clock p.m. Active membership tee, si. Au ns interested in homeopathy arecordi- Sily inytted to attend. The building will be open for Inspection. Leave the cars at N st nw. The Belt line runs within two short blocks of the hospital. A. S. PRATT, President, GEORGE LEE, Secretary. Jad-St (ee partictinriy cauloned uzateaationing ne particalariy cautioned against allowing (hem foe tampered with at the hate be persons repee senting themseives as being employed by us and ah fren tnost cases sutirely Incompocent, Gxacting enor mous charges and rendering no practical service. We are responsible only for work done at our office, where pean bat einen Oreeenie a employed on only. genuinegmrts us fers by postal wilt recelve iis Ssoulateicuttone = WHEELER & WILSON M'F'G CO., ja7-2w* ‘9th st. n.w,, Riley Building. z=, WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE Company's Almauac for 1586 (Treating on Fish), for free distridution, at the ole of: the cou Pauy, 853 F st n.w. JAMES E. WAU General Agent, N. B.—Twenty-five cents per copy will be paid for a few copies of 'S% and 'S4 iss Jatel i <=> LOUIS CHAPUIS, PRACTICAL COOK “SE “and Caterer. Single Dishes, Dinner Parues and Receptions. No 1415 P st. b.w., near 14th St. All orders addressed to MM. HEBNE! fectioner, 1608 I4th st. nw. attended to. i 3HISS M. 907 Litas perfect ft guaranien Braces, Relorm Wai Juz-tm* TW. Corsets made to ord iso a full line of Shoulder ‘The annual election for Dire be held in the Banking Lath of January, 1586, “Polls will be opened irom 12 M, to 1 o'clock p.m. It j. A. RUFF, Cashier. Sel a0 lt YOU WILL FIND NOMY TO have Weather Strips to your Doors and Windows. We furnish and apply it promptly. GEO, W. CORBETT, 818 8th street n.w, 7-2m* D OUR COMPLIMENTS and beg to announce that we haye built, at 1620 M st. n. LARGE AND COMMODIOUS STABLES: where our facilities for Boarding Horses and tarmish- ing our friends and. pat shortest notice, with elegant Carriages and Vehicles of all descriptions ab Feusonuble rates, cannot be surpassed. We maxea specialty in fur: CARRIAGES AND COUPES FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTION, BALL AND THEATER PARTIES, _Telephone Call ——e Distributing Agency, G10 LOU st. nw. Allstyies of printed mater careiully elreulated. m* . OGe>. DE REGS ENTS to 1215. Pennsylvania avenue, over Lewis’ Sons. Jewelers. Artiticial teeth Ihserved oF without a plate, THE ATTEN’ OF Residents is particularly call VITZ, the new and popular Isr and gud Sufe,uard agulust Malaria. For sule ureuted by the glass or m bottles by W.G. MILBUIEN, Sole Lie Veulor and Magulacturer, 1429 Peunsylvauia uve aD! CORSON & MACARTNEY. Baverns ta Glover sustain : ‘us Deposit Accounts, mbject to cheek from Firms, Corporations and Iudlviduals. All Rocks and Bonds listed on the New York and Philadeiphia Stock Exeuanges bought wnd sold on commission. ‘Voston orders execiied — Auerican Yell Telephone stock dealt in. District of Columbia bonds of all denommations on hand for sale. Stock and Honds roods. Gus, Insurance and bought and'sold. ‘ull local street Ratle ‘Telephone Companies po. Baxers GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878. BAKER'S ed Absolute! BAKER'S oa, from which BAKER'S ss of oll lias been removed Ithas three limes BREAKFAST — the strength of Cocoa mixed BREAKFAST with starch, arrowrvot or BREAKFAST sugar, and Is therefore far BREAKFAST — more economical, costing Ws than one cent acup. It cocoa. 4s delicious, nourishing, cocoa, strengthening.easily digest- cocos. ed, andadmirahly adapted cocoa: for invalids us well as for ersous in health. Sold by Grocers every-vhere, az W. BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass. Cotocxe: Coroexe Coroaxe FLOWERS OF ITALY COLOGNE. BLOSSOMS OF ORANGE, ROSEMARY, VIOLETS AND ROSES. AISO FINE CUT GLASS WARi:, PLUSH CASES, TOILEY SETS, &c., IN GREAT VARIETY aT LOWEST PRICES. NAIRN & OGRAM—PHAMACISTS, A5thst.andN.Yeave. d15-Ln aes FINE CONFECTIONERY AND FAMOUS CARA- MELS, FRESH EVERY Day. Also, a large assortment of IMPORTED FRUITS. 620 9th st. n.w., opposite U.S. Patent Office, Branch Store, 1706 Pennsylvania ave. n.w. BALM, Imported Olive Oi on draught. 426m Sacamice Ix Five 3 ge co Coo ELLL 00 THE MISFIT STORE, Corner 10th and F sts, ‘Has neither space in ‘The Star nor inclination to quote Soppiure. as someaddiebrained so-called merchants in their incoherent vaporings, but simply draw Altention to a stock of clothing as fi fo anywhere, and at the folowing reduced prices: Good Overcouts at $5, reduced from 37. All-Wool Overcouts al $7.50, reduced trom $10. Fine Ali-Wool Ulstrs, best quailty and make, $9, reduced from $15. Melton Surtout Overcoats, $10, reduced from $17. Chinchilla surtout Overcouts.$15, reduced from $233, Satiu-lined Chinchilla Overcouts, $15, reduced from $25. ‘Chinchilla Overcoats,all wool.$12,reduced from $15. Full Uress Susts tawallow-tall Coats) 50,worth $30, Prince Albert Suits from $15 up. INess Suits at $6.50, $7.50, $9.75, $10.50, $12, reduced fully one-third. A ‘nt stock Of Pantaloons at $1.50 and up- ward. FOR BOYS, 4 TO 13 YEARS, $5.00 Overcoats reduced 10 $3. 00 Overcoats reduced wo $4. 50 Overcouts reduced to $5.6 00 Overcouta reduced to $10.00 Overcouts reduced to $7. M0 dacket und Pants reduced to 200 Jacket and Pants reduced to H.00 Jacket and Pants reduced 7.60 Jucket and Pants reduced to $5. 00 Jacket and Pants reduced to $6 $10.00 Jacket and Pants reduced to $7. FOR BOYS, 13 TO 18, 00 Overcoats reduced to $4.50. ‘50 Overcouts reduced 10 $6.00. 00 Overcouts reduced to 37.00. 12-00 Overcoats reduced to $4.50. 5,00 Overcoats reduced to $10.00, 00 Sults Teduced wo $4.00. 00 Suits reduced t0 $5.00 $10.00 Sults reduced to $6.50. 1:2.00 Sults reduced to $7.50. 16.00 Suita reduced to $10.00, THE MISFIT STORE, CORNER 10TH AND F STS Don't forget, we are at the corner of 10th and F, $8 28 = 0. beEE 23 to BA to $28: é Asour U:srers ONE OF THE BEST THINGS WE HAVE THIS SEASON IS A DRIVING ULSTER MADE OF A GENUINE FUR BEAVER— NOT A HANDSOME COAT, BUT A PER- FECT STORM DE-FIER, THAT WILL LasT. ALMOST A LIFETIME PRICE, $20. OTHER ULTERS WE HAVE AT Va- RIOUS PRICES, AS LOW AS $10. WE MENTION THEM BECAUSE EVERY MAN NEEDS A STORM COAT, AND THE TIME, HAS ARRIVED TO PREPARE FOR WIN- GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE PRICE CLOTHIER. % 607 SEVENTH STREET. as Asovo-Ausnicax Lxsvnaxcz Co, €29 F STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Wasutnetow, D.C, a IRD AND MARINE POLIGIRS SPECIAL NATIONAL RIELES, ARMORY OF THE i< 5 JANUARY 10, 1888, By direction of the National Rifles, in Company meeting held the 6th instant, 1 am requested :0 ex {end the sincere aud heartfelt thanks of the Command to the lady Ts And assistants and the honorary nen wers anil the several comimitteos whose personal services and contributions so materially aided in mak- ing our late fair such asubstantial suecess. Also. to the many friends of the organization in this. and other cities, business men and others, for thelr very gener- ousdonutions to the same. ‘The National Rifles sin- cerely appreciate and kindly treasure the many kind- esses. favors and attentions shown the Command by thecitizens of Washington, and_hope to continue to merit the approval of its good friends here and else ere, ie late fair was. substantial success in every way, ‘The net sum rentized from the same was $7,000.55. }2.690.53 of this amount has been applied to the liqui- lation of the floating debt, all of which bas bow been paid, and the balance, $5,000, has been, pald on the Rorigacedebt reducing ihe same, ¢» $20,000. ‘The latter amount Is the only outstanding Indebtedness of the Company, which is unlimited as to timo of pay- ment. ‘The revenues from the rental of the hall, from hon- orary and active members dues and from miscelia- peolls and entertainment receipts will, itis, believed, hereafter exceed the curreat expenses’ by $2,000 an- ually. This surplus Will be appiled to the ‘mortage debt. "So, ina very few years, the ifles can proudly Doast of Heing the’ sole ‘proprletors, of the ‘beautiful building in which itnow lives and which has been erected and furnished by the Company under somany adverse circumstances. Considering the financial condition of the times when the tair was held the Company has every reason to be- eve it met with all the success that could be accomp- Hshed then, and ‘itis very thankful for the liberal Patronage bestowed upon the same by {ts frlends. GEO.W. EVANS Secretary N, i. Fair, MIL, GL. BRACE, LESEE> ne cron buniagi tan SeNew York, At WILLARD'S HALL, THIS (TUESDAY) EVEN- ING. JANUARY 12TH, 8p. mi. Chief Justice Watte Will preside. Specches wil be made bs Senator Harrison, Senator Bawiey and Hon. Dorman B. Eaton, The public ate cordiully invited to be present. 1 p> WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE hset chon pouninctie tes meice eee fon at Lem pie Hotel Rasloss FO MD ROW (Wedieciay),danuary 18th, aco Rime alk mene fers na arfetide invite te (THE Chi RK ASSOCIATION Com SS mittee in charge of the Little Mamie Morrice ert, to be held at Congregational church, January: hh to apologize wud State that they ‘were dis- ted in gevting the exchange coupons realy for. & Co. this morning, ws -adveridsed, but they ready TO-MORROW morning without fall, au Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT REcEIPTS To-pay.—Internal revenge, $175,868; customs, $386,805. ‘TH NoLAND Laxp GRAWT.—The Secretary ot the Interior has rendered a decision throw- ing open to public entry and settlement 576,- 000 acres of land in New Mexico, reserved for the past thirty years by reason of the Noland grant, which Was given by the Mexitan govern- ment before the cession of the territory to the United States. The Secretary decides that the claimant relinquished all his rights to this land when Congress confirmed a similar grant in Colorado some years ago. AMOXG THE PRESIDENT’s CALLERS to-day were Senators Sherman, Manderson and Cul- lom; Representatives Beach. with William E. Gowdes, of Nyack, N.Y, Farquhar, Gifford, Laffoon, Pettibone’and McCreary, and Lieut, A. W. Greely. ‘Tne Fortrrrcations BoARD.—There will be 8 meeting of the fortifications board at the War department on Saturday to pass finally upon the official report to be transmitted to Congress. It is expected that the report will be submitted to the President during the early part of next week. Secretary Endicott, the president of the board, will return to Washington on Thursday. Gen. ‘Newton, who has been absent for some Ume on duty connected with the board, re- sumed his dutiesas chief of engineers yesterday. PRoMOTION IN THE City Post OFFICE.— Washington R. Berry has been promoted from p.substitute clerkship to a first grade clerkship in the city poet office. Charles R. Reynolds has been appointed as substitute clerk. GEN. Crook’s INDIAN CAMPAIGN.—Adjutant General Drum said to-day that he did not be- leve that the proposition to relleve General Crook had ever been formally presented or con sidered by the President, the Becretary of War, or General Sheridan. It’ was weil known that numerous complaints had been made by the poople of Arizona and New Mexico about the ittle success achieved by General Crook in fighting the renegade Indians, but whether any one else could do better than he has done 1s a very doubtful question, = THE ANNUAL MEEDING OF THE [Kes sccckuoidtsor the rer combination Stee hig svachive Company. tor the election of uine dite: tos and for che tansiction of such “other husiness as will be held ut the office of the 7 Louisiana avenue, on W EDN. i ‘The polis will be’ opened at 121m, and Closed at 4 pm. HB. LITILEPAGE. jallst ecretary, = W JAN. 111s 6 (Sse oe pat ‘Seg under Hedsie.n ub.ect CRA was, +o ianu- a TSON, appou ei 8, . a an New York for tae Diy ros Beats ka Resink © S05 OF THE is 707 G sl. nwa open ‘Send your coniribu- So bMEEY. Ee c New You, Jan. 7, 1886. It gives us great pleasure to AM. 1f Keuhu, who t insirnine::ts YAeLULGE ah Tepaire atnar tit Our Interest t tue best of 1s abi Wethuuk he ts wortuy of any SW +. JANUARY 12TH 1886, jae IMM ¢ AMIpie AFruLgement ei st enjo-able und wuecesstui on. Lovers of dancin who may hud ‘will not be disap pointed. sous Ot aamitted. Jas-aee aL S. SHED, ri ‘Gas Fixtures, Mantels, Grates, Latrobes, Ranges. Furnaces. Plumbing and Heating. Job work promptly done. 5 409 9th street nort!iwest. Wasiixoron, D. C, Jun. 8th, INO. E. BEAL tonal Mutual Lije Association, 1420 F Washington, D. ereiy. wck.iwitdge the receipt of $250, belug one-fourth of umount of policy on’ lite of my late husta d. Hex hUpERTts, Insitred in Your compai'y under policy No. 45,suid amount being pad er aK , immediately upun receipe by wof the proois of deathof my late husband who ary Ist, Se for the promptness of said set- ‘tual MARY RUPERTUS, 1418 Pst. thement, Lain, truly yours, Ja9-3t ke HOMP BUILDING ASSOCIA Tio: Sth Mon bly meeting.) of above tiamed Associa- vuthwest corner oF Peyn- TUESDAY iock. se submitted and officers fr the eusulng or Lulrd year elected, Stock holders are requested to attend, d series oi stuck opens on this evening. ch permouta. Five per cent juterest Loans of $200 per share m: Co a ETE WasHINGTON, January 2d, 18% ‘The annual meeting of tue Mutual Fire Insurance stant, at the office of the company, corner of Pennsyl— vanid avente and Yth st. u.W., commencing at 9 alluwed. jarter of the company the election of seven managers to constitute a bourd, to conduct the alfalrs of the company, is required to ‘be held at the above meeting. By Ue sixth article of the By-Laws of the company itis provided: “At the annual meeting of the com= pany, the tirst business In order shail be the gppoint- Ment of wchairman, who shall conduct the mecting and election, in aeordance with the act of incorporae tion, between the hoursof 9 o'clock am and 6 p.in.”” premium notes held by the -$1,647,696.00 64.75 Dee. $1, 1885).. Securities. ant. will be ready for distribution at the office of the company by the 12th Inst. ‘By order of the Hourd of Manugers, = J. WESLEY BOTELER, Secretary. “LUMBER,” CASI DISCOUNT FOR 30 DAYS, Hardwoods 10 per cent off market prices. Georgia Flocrivg 10 per cent off market prices, Georgia Dimension 10 per cent off market prices, Virginia Joisis 10 per cent off market prices. Virginia Flooring 6 per cent off market prices, Virginia Wainscoting 10 percent off market prices. Virginia Partition 10 per cent off market prices, White Pine shelving 7 per cent off market prices, Winte Pine Casing ? per cent off market prices White Pine, better grades, 6 per cent Off market Pr ‘Having made arrangements for all my mill work, in- cluding “Sash, Voors, Bilnds, Mouldings and ‘Trim- ings, {ain Prepared to give yon figures on all wood material required in building, and will estimate the Guct cost from the beginning to the fuush in any mailding. ‘Hopitigto share part of your orders, I will endeavor to please you In quality aid promptness WM. R. McLEAN, a5 13th and B streets <=>, CHAS S PRICE, DRUGGIST, 426 (eft. Sve Keep Constuntly in stock @ full ue of Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery &c. Physicians’ Prescriptions a specialty. Night bell Promptly auswered. a0 < SURY DEPARTMENT, ‘Ovrick oy CompraoLiae oF’ THE CUR mENCY, WASHINGTON, December 28th, 1885. ‘Whereas, by sutisiuctory evidence presented to the undersigned, {t has bee made to appear that “THE NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON” 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 to be complied With before an association shail be authorised to com- mence the business of Banici Now, therefo HENRY W. cas # troller‘of the Curiettcy, do Ke _ CANNON. Comp. NATIONAL BANKOOW WaBstUNGTON” in the CITY OF WASHINGTON, in the COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, and DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1s auihorized to commence the business of Hanking as Provided in Section ffty-one hundred and sixty-nine Of the Revised Statutes of the United States, ny whereof, witness [n8.}" once, this were 431-60t A MEETING OF THE STOCKHO! ers of the WASHINGTON AND GEORG! TOWN RAILRUAD COMPANY, tor the election of Directors, will be held ab ‘the office uf the Company, Georgetown, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of Jan- “The polls wil be opened ‘a.m., and closed at 12 im. ‘Pransfer books wilt be closed 9 the Ouet Jaa ary, 1880, and opened on January oe ©. M. KOONES, Secretary. (=> = ¥ Broons, 581 15th ot, ORNAMENTAL AND USKFUL GOODS LAMPS, &c. ‘See his advt. under Holiday Goods. BYRON 8. oat andes It 1386. * aze-eld Report or THE S. A. Comrssron.—The Presideat transmitted to Congress today the report of the South American Commission. It is a very long document, but its contents have been given to the pubile from time to time. ANOTHER DECISION BY MB. SPARKS.—In the ease of Donald McRae and James 8. Book against the Northern Pacific Railroad company, Mr. Sparks, commissioner of the land office, to- day rendered his decision. It is tothe effect that the Northern Pacific company bas no gr vut of lands from the public domatu for that Dortion of its lines from a point in the valley of Columbia river at or near Portland, Oregon, to Poget sound. The lands which MeRae and Bock sorght unsuccessfully to enter under the homesteud laws He in the tract claimed by the railroad company under the supposition that their charter provided for sush grant for their branch line. If Mr. Sparks’ decision stands, the lands sought to be entered by Mcliae and Book, whose applications were rejected by the regis: ter at Olympia, will be subject to entry under the homestead law. PERSONAL.—The Hon, . Takahashi, the Japanese consul at New York, was given a com- plimentary dinner at Delmonico’s by the Ja- panexe residents of that clty last week. Mr. and Mrs Takahashi left New York last Thars- day jor Japan,by way of San Francisco, —Hon, G. A. Merrill, of Ulah, isin the city for a iew days.—Joaquin Miller was a guest the other evening atthe first annual banquet given by the Holland Club In New York.—The Com- missioner of Patents has returned m his visit to hif home tn Michigan, and is again busily engaged with his official duties. —Gen, Butler is in towu.—Lieut. Commander Nichols was in San Francisco last Tuesday.Mr. Kirk- wood, Seeretary of the Interior under Gar fleid,’ Is out of politics, and leads a qutet lite ing lis bank at Lowa City.—Dr. W, H. { Woodstock, Va, formeriy of this has recently published au 1 work, isin town.—Mr, Chas. ham, overseer for Gov, A. R. Sheph Batopiias, Mexico, arrived here Saturd: Rev. Dr. Shippen is visiting in Boston, he preached in the Church of the Unity on Sun- day Representative Lawler has changed his guarters {rom the Metropolitan boiel to 809 H Street northwest.—The Rev. Mr. Herr, of Mansfield, Obl, is la town.—Pension Com- iulssioner’ Bluck responded ‘to the toast “The Land of Laila Rookh’ at ue banquet given to Gen, Winston, the newly appointed minister to Persia, In Chicago ot Saturduy evening.—Dr, und Mrs, Verdi have returne ity frou Old Point Comtort——_ Mr. the N York philanthropist, ts at House Committees at Work. The judiciary committee was the first of the House committees to get to work. It met to- day und agreed to report favorably Mr. Ham- mond’s bill amending section 643 of the Re- vised Statutes, The appropriations committee met to-day and selected Wednesd: as their meeting d The following sub-committees were appointed On the sundry civil bal, ha dull, Forney, Burnes, Keyan and Long; levisiuves Holman Townstiend, Cabell, Cannon and Butterworth; deficient Burnes, Adams, Le Fevre, McComas, lumbia, Wilson, Le 9 Henderson and McComas; forti- fications, Forney, Randall, Holman, Butter- worth and Ryan; pensions, Townshend, Cabell, Wilson, Long and Henderson. The committee on ‘sand means selected Tuesdays and Thursdays us their meeting days and ordcred the distribution of the President's Message among the various proper committees, The committee on military affairs agreed to meet on Tuesdays, and the following sub-com- mittees were appolnted: On the appropriation bill, Gen, Bragg, Messrs. Veile and Steele; on Ube military acudemy bill, Messrs. Wheeler, Ermentrout and Negley. ‘The committee de: cided that persons having business before the committee would have to submit their cases in writing, ‘The House ordnance committee held a short session and considered Mr, Hewitt’s report, but did not complete the consideration. The committee on Indian affairs and the com- mittee on patents met and organized. The lat- ter will meet aguin nex ‘iday. ‘The river and barbor committee extended an invitation to Senators and Representatives to ‘appear before them when their several states are reached, and make suggestions concerning the needs of improvements to rivers and har bors. The South Atlantic ports convention,the Mononguhela Improvement Association and the Kuasas City gonvention, applied tor hear- ings. The committee will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Mr. G. M. Israel, of Texas, was to-day appoint- ed clerk to the committee on Pacific railroads. ‘The old clerks to the appropriations and the ways and means committees have been reap- pointed. ————+e+___ Improving the River Front. REPORT OF MAJOR HAINS OF THE WORK DONE IN DECEMBER. ‘Major P. C. Hains, in his report to the chief of engineers of the operations for improving the river front during December, states that the amount expended to the end of the last fiscal year was $541,972.07; the amount available for the present fiscal year, $358,027.93; amount expended — duri the month, $20,412.86; balance available at the end of the month, $229,067.19; in U. 8. See $240,167.08; in hand, $4,607.14. Dredging in the Washington and Virginio channels, above and below the Long bridge, was continued during the month by three hydraulic dredges and two clam-shell dredges. There is about 100,000 cube yards to be dredged from the southeast side of the Virginia channel above Long bridge, which cannot be done by the hydraulic machines on account of the line of [pes across the river. The material will have be handled twice, dredged into scows, towed across the river, dumped into a basin ‘and re- dredged by a hydraulic dredge and sent ashore through pipes, About 800 acres have been re- claimed from overflow at ordinary tide. About 3,292,000 cuble yards of material of the necessary 1! 000 have been deposited, Dredging in nels will be continued during January, ee __squ¢_ The Whitaker Tri PROCEEDINGS IN THE CRIMINAL COURT TO- Day. In the trial of G. A. Whitaker, indicted on a charge of presenting false bills to the naval bureau of medicine and surgery, after THE Srax’s report closed yesterday afternoon Judge MacArthur admitted the books kept by Kirk- wood inghe bureau as evidence, These books AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. SILVER DEBATE -IN THE SENATE. THE HOUSE GETTING TO WORK. SEVERAL COMMITTEES IN SESSION. ‘The Senate. In the Senate today Mr. Logan, from the committee on military affairs, reported favor- ably the bill providing for the purchase of the old produce exchange building and site In New York city for army purposes. The bill appro- Priates $450,000, or so much as may be neces- sary for the purchase of the site and the neces- sary alterations and remodeling of the build- ing: ‘The bill was passed, ir. Hampton, from thé same committee, re- ported favorably a bill requesting the President to restore Tenadore Ten Rick to his former rank in the army, and place him on the retired list. The bill was'placed on the calendar. GEORGIA’S CLAIM, ‘Mr. Brown presented a memorial of the legis- lature of Georgia relating to what is known as the Trezerant claim. It recites that Congress had appropriated $35,555 to pay the claim, but that the money had not been paid and that the amonnt had been debited against the credit of the state on ademand not recognized by the state of Georgia, and urging Congress to provide for the payment ot the money. Mr. Poean asked what was meant by the words, “A’claim not recognized by the state of eorgia,”” Mr. Brown said it referred to the direct tax. ‘The petition, on Mr. Logan's suggestion, was referred to the committee on the judiciary. MR. BECK'S SILVER RESOLUTIO: Mr. Beck submitted for reference to the com: mittee on finance a substitute for Mr. Eusti recent resolution, which, after a preamble simi- lar to the preamble of Mr, Beck's former silver resolution provides as follows: Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives, etc., That the Seeretary of the Treas- ury be,and he is hereby, directed, in all pa ments hereafter made of interest on the bonds and notes of the United States und in the pur- chase or payment of one per cent of the entire debt of the United States for the sinking fund as now required by law to pay out gold and ver coin as nearly as_possibie in the sam portion in which gold coln_and certitie silver coin and certificates were received dur- ing the preceding fiscal year for duties on im- ported goods. Mr. Beck said the finance committee had had Mr, Eustis’ resolution up this morn! not finished its consideration. In the committee may have the subjec iy be- fore it, he asked the reference of bis substitute to thut committee, and it was so referred. Mr. Pugh resumed his remarks on the Beck silver resolution, Mr. Vance followed. He said the present at- tempt of the moneyed men of the world to de- preciate silver was one of the grandest conspira- Gles ever seen Nominations by the President. The President sent the toliowing nominations to the Senate to-day: Postmusters—George H. Nichols at Bath. Me.; Wm. F. Logan at Williamsport, Pa; Geo. B. Waco, Tex.; Dewitt C. Jones at Co- Iwabus, Ohlo; ’ Edmund Koapp at Garretts. ville, Olio: Wm. H. Harry at Watsel Thomas Richards at Stanford, Ky; Patrick Migan Mich; Wm. H.” Ely. mge Crawtord at Mineral s.; Russell Cuapman at Sun Rafael, House of Representatives. REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. The Speaker announced the appointment of Messrs. Singleton (Miss), Wilson (West Va.), and Phelps (N. J.) as members of the board of regents of the Smithsonian institution, COMMITTEE CLERKS. Mr. Spriggs (N. Y.), from the committee on accounts, reported a resolution authorizing the appointment of 31 session committee clerks and specifying the committees which are en- entitled to emplo Adopted. Mr. Burrow=(Mich.), from the committee on post offices and post roads,reposted a resolution calling on the Postnaster General tor intorma- lion as lo changes Inude in the law regulating the compensation to railway companies for carrying the inails, and also as to what tacili- ties are necessury to enuble bim to make a thoroucb and satisfactory examination of this subject. Adopted. Mr. Morrison (Iil.), trom the com ways und means, reported the custon lation for the distribution of the President's message, Reterred to the comunittee of the whole, Mr. Randall (Pa.), from_the committee on ap- propriatious, reported a resolution authorizing that cominittee to have printed such docu- iments bearing on the subject of appropriations a at may deem proper. Committee of the whole. The committee on invalid pensione reported about a dozen bills, which were referred to the private calendar, Mr. Geddes (Onio), from the committee on war clalins, reported’ a bill for the payment the “Fourth of July claims.” Priyate citi car. Springer (Iil.), from the committee on s, reported back a resolution directing tat commit‘ee to inguire Into the expediency ‘of passing general bills for the ascertainment Of the tacts in all private measures by some judicial tribunal before action by Congress. jouse calendar, THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION BILE. Mr, Coldwell (Tenn.), from the committee on the laws regulating the election of President and Vice President, reported back without amendment the Hoar presidential succession bill, and it was placed on the House calendar. Mr. Cooper (Ohio) gave notice that he would file a minority report, Mr. Hill (Obio), rom. the committee on terri- torles, reported @ bill legalizing the election of the territorial legislative assembly of Wy- oming. House calendar. CALL OF COMMITTEES, The Speaker then proceeded, under the new Tule, tocall the committees for the purpose of permitting them to call up measures for action. UNITED STATES AND STATE COURTS. On behalf of the committee on the Judiciary Mr. Hammond (Ga,) called up, and the House passed, a bill amending section 643, Revised Statutes, by adding the following provisio: “Provided: That when any criminal prosect tion shall be removed from a state court toa United States court before a presentment by a rand jury, or indictment or information shall fave been made and filed against the defend- ants in the state court, it shall be lawful for the state court to proceed in such case so far as tobave such presentment, or indictment or in- formation made and filed in said state court, and after the same is so made and filed, the clerk of the United States court shall issue a writ of certiorari to the state court, for like pur- poses and with like effectasif the case had been so remoyed after such presentment or indict- ment was made and in such state court.” IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE PRESI- DENT'S MESSAGE, ‘The House then, at 1 oclock, on motion of Mr. Reagan (Texas), went into committee of the whole, Mr. Blount (Ga.), In the chair, for the consideration of the President’s message. After the delivery of a speech on the silver aestion ty Mr. of Texas, the House at 15 adjourned. District in Congress. PROPOSED COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND. The bill introduced by Mr. Willis in the House yesterday incorporating the American college for the bliin? in the District of Colum- bia namesasincot ‘one hundred or more persons conn institutions for the blind, in various sections of the country, and “his provides for a board of managers, cons! She Senator, and two Represertatives. contemplated that when institution is es- tablished it shall be under the control of the ‘United Statesand shall receive an appropriation from Congress. Mr. J. W. Bischoff, of this city, is named as one of the incorporators. ‘THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE met to-day. No bilis were before them. Mr. W. ‘W. Scott, of Virginia, was appointed clerk to the committee,and Mr. Barbour was author- ized to appoint four sub-committees of three members each and one of four members, Tues- days and Thursdays were appointed as the prise 3 Barbour, and Seas. Hemphins ‘Gay, Heat ‘Rowell, Wadsworth, Scranton J. ¥. HOGAN'S CLAIM. Mr, Weaver introduced a bill in the House yes- terday, authorizing the Secretary of the Treas- ury topayto J.F. Hogan, of the District of $2,500 for sustained a sae ip ateorkon ine ity Hall. ng GOVERNMENT BONDS REDEEMED UPON FORGED ‘ ASSIGNMENTS. and Telegrams to The Star. NINE DEMOCRATS OUSTED. Lively Times in the Ohio Legislature. THE COLD CAUSING MUCH ike, An Anti-Platt Movement in New York. —-—__ A WILD SCENE AT COLUMBUS. The Hamilton County Democrats Ousted and the Republicans Sworn In. ‘Special Dispatch to Tar EvENtxe Stan. CoLvmBvs, 0., Jan. 12.—There was no delay this morning in the house getting down to bus- iness, It was generally understood that the Hamilton county question would be brought up promptly, and as a consequence the house galleries, lobbies and even the aisles were crowded with politicians and visiting states- men, A large number of ladies were also pres- ent, and every move on both sides was watched with the most eager interest, The democrats used every parliamentary measure to delay the proceedings, A long resolution was introduced by the democratic side for a thorough and complete investigation. This resolution was voted down. and the previous question was then demanded, and the majority rep as adopted by & majority of one vote, Shepard, of Franklin, and Johnston, of Huron, voting'with the dem- ocrais. DISTRESS. rekin, then said if the ers elected in ‘Humilto county x orward he would swear them i The nine republi were then escortec to the frontot the speaker's desk and the oath was administered. As soon as the speaker an- nounced his course the wildest scene took place that ever occurred in the Ohio house ot repre- sentatives, On the republican side the hate were thrown up, and cheers and laugbter came from the galleries, while on the democratic side groans and cries of “rats, rats,” were yelled for fully three minutes. Mr. Williams moved that the mob, pointing he republican side, be suppressed." “He was led with cries of “rats” and groans. A per- fect pandemonium reigned for nearly five min- utes before order was tully restored. By Associated Pross, Couumpvs, Jan. 12.—Thecommittee on privi- leges and elections in the house of representa- Lives this morning reported a resolution to ua- seat the nine democratic members from Hamil- toncounty. The resolution was amended so as to provide that a hearing be accorded the un- seated members. The resolution was adopted under the previous question, and the seats were then declared vacant amid great coniusion. The 9 republican members came forward and were sworn in by the speaker. They were cheered by the republicans, and Jeered at by the democrats, The speaker ordered the un- seated democratic members to turn over the k+ys of their de-ks. The action to-day is an aniple assurance of the election of Sherman, He will have 21 majority on Joint ballot in the convention of the two brauches to-morrow. ident TO KILL OFF EX-SENAZOR PLATT Alleged Scheme of the Warren-Miller mbination in New York. Special Dispatch to Tse EVENING STAR. ALBASY, N. ¥., —It is the purpose of the Miller-Warren senators to crush out ex- Senator Thomas €, Platt this winter. As the first step they are planning to oust the health officer of the port of New York, Dr. Smith,who Is Platt’s chiet prop in the southern tier. "The present scheme is to order an investigation into the affairs of the port of New York und quar- antine. It fs expected that this investigation will make itso hot Jor Dr. Smith and Platt that it will be easy to dispossess them, —— THE ARCTIC WAVE. Great Suffering in the South Among the Poorer Classes. CHATTAN00GA, TENN., Jan. 12.—The cold of the past three days is the most extraordinary speli of winter weather ever experienced in this section. Yesterday morning it was 7 be- low at the signal office and 9 below at other points in the city. Last night at 10 o'clock it stood at zero anil falling. Previous to this spell the coldest temperature ever recorded here was one degree below zefo. Suffering throughout the section is Intense, Railroad traffic ts vir- tually suspended. No freight trains have been running on the Virginia & Georgia and the Cin- cinnati Southern for three days, and passenger trains are entirely outof regubition, No muil has arrived from the east in Uhiy section of the country for forty-eight hours until yesterda: when four Lelaied passenger trains arrived fro Cineinnatl, two having been out iorty-eight hours, The bluckade of freight is causing a goal famine, and the prospect is very gloomy. Three of the largest industries wre already Cloted for want of coal, and unless a supply, at. rives to-day the situation will be alarming. The suflering among the poor throughout this sec- tion ts Very. great. Over 500 distressed eases were relieved by the Associated Charities terday. Fully 3,000 hands are out of employ- ment on account of the cold weather, eee SEVENTY DAYS IN A FIT. Nebraska’s “Sleeping Beauty” Comes Out of Her Strange Trance. CouumBcs, Nex., Jan, 12.—Themews has just ‘reached here from a farm house several miles north that Minnie Dishner, Nebraska's sleeping beauty, recovered consciousness Sunday, Jann- ary 3, the 70th day of her hystero-cataloptic tranee sleep. The roads have been tmpassable until the nd news ot he resent time. could not be received he the trance from which sb lain, to all appearances, a lifeless being, with the ‘exception of respiration and pulsation. When Miss Dishner awoke ber mind was ap- parently clear and unimpaired, t and general feelings , but legs were paralyzed. She cays that she was conscious during the whole time of her pro- tracted trance, but though she exerted her "™t- most power to evince her consciousness, could not move a single muscle. She say had no physical pain until the 40th day of her sleep, when an electric battery was applied, Sinee then she has suffered a thousand agonies ofbody, and at times it seemed as if her mind would give way under the strain, and she now complains of terrible physical suiferings in con- sequence of the shock to her system. ‘The doc- tor in attendance says, however, that she will recover in a short time and will also regain full use of her limbs, THE DUBLIN CONFERENCE. The Parnellites Agree That Their Best Policy fer the Present is te Wait. Lonpox, Jan. 12.—The Telegraph says: “The conference of the Parnellite members of parlia- ment at Dublin yesterday wasa fiasco. There ‘was no popular demonstration in honor of the event. The absence of Mr. Parnell from the meeting was alucky accident, as he was thus saved the necessity of being compelled to indi- cate a parliamentary program. The members who were TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE OF AN IOWA FARMER. Counci. Buurrs, Iowa, Jan. 12.—Thomas DeLisle is a farmer residing ten miles south of the city. Saturday his son Louis came to town todo trading. In the evening he started home. ‘When some distance from bis team ran away and threw DeLisle out. He chased and caught the team in @ snow-drift three miles from the city. He extricated them, and while hitehing up they started again, throwing him down. One wheel passed over his again gave chase, but be from injuries, The home. Mi i E i : nee ‘the i Bailding. PROMINENT MEX DEAD. Lowpor, Jan. 12.—The death is announced of the Rev, William Gilson Humphry, B. D., pro bendary of St. Paul's cathedral, aod one of the Tevisers of the authorized version of the New Testament, He was born in 1815. The death of Benigno Emannvel Clement "Miller, the French Hetlonisi, is also dead, He was born ia Paris in 1812, HEAVY FAILURE TN AMSTERDAM. Loxpox, Jan. 12.—Lens and Bergema, mers chants of Amsterdam, have suspended, " Their Uabilities are heavy. Pants, Jan, 12.—The Pett Journal says tha the prefects of the Pyrences departments have becn ordered to prevent contraband of war mur terial from passing from France into Spain, FIFTREN MILL HANDS BURN! Panis, Jan, 12.—A spinning je Was burned on Friday last, and fiflecm persons perished in the flames. The Powers Want Peace. ENSISTING ON THE DISARMAMENT OF GRERCE, SERVIA AND BULGARIA. Loxpox, Jan. 12—Engiand has accepted @ proposal from Russia that the powers insist om disarmament by Greece, Servia and Bulgaria, A Factory Burned. CHICAGO, Jan. 12.—Shortly before midnt the watchman in Robert Grier & Co.'s woolen, factory at Summerdale discovered fire in the central portion of the building and transmitted the alarm. The Ravenswood hose company Fepponded, but the fire was too big for them to hindie, and the building and contents were de stroyed. Loason the buliding, stock and tum chinery $70,000, The firm employed about 7 men. eamie5c An Engineer Crashed to Death. Jun. 12.—A fatal accident oo Chicago. St. Louis and Bastera, railway yesterday near Roanoke, @ staal ste ton about thirty miles below Streator. Three engines with a show plow started out from Streator to clear tne rack and when near Roane oke struck a jurge drift with such fgree that the snow plow anu head engine were thrown trom, the tack and badly wrecker. oo my who Was engineer of te head crushed to death, — Revolt of French Conviets. CAPTURE THE PRISON AND PUT THE AUTHORITIES AT DEFIANCE, Parts, Jan, 12.—A dispatch from Riom, @ town in the department of Pay-de-Dome, states that 6U0 convicts In the prison there hive res Nolted and secured possession of the They have erecied barricades and otherwise ‘pared themselves for defcusive operations, Troups bave been ordered to Riom to quell the disturbance, ‘The officials are parieying with the rebels in order to gain Lime Jor the military warrive. —— for Driving Through » Wheat Field. A DELAWARE FARMER SHOT THROUGH THE HEART BY A NEIGHBOR, Witattncrox, Det.,Jan. 12,—A bout 7 o'clock this morning Wesley Hanby, while driving to Edgemoor station, drove wcrus a wheat feld owned by Isaac Talley, so as to avoid the suow Grits in the road. ‘Tilley appeared and shot lanby through the heart, kill stants. “Hoth were well Known “iaruere “of Brandywine Hundred, and the killing bad created agreat sensation, “here was li-feeling between the men on wccount of # fightats vendue a year or 80 ago, The Utah Lagisiatare Meets. Sant Lake, UTAu, Jan. 12.—The Utah legis lature met aod organized yesterday, The gov €rnor’s message will be delivered to-day, Many Chinese Workmen Discharged. SACRAMENTO, Cal... Jun, 12.—Alll the Chinese workmen in the Poueer, Sacramento and Phoatx flour mills, the Capital woolen mills 4nd the American’ laundry, were yesterday, Turee hundred white men will be ‘employ The Sand Lots Must be Free. San Francisco, CAL, Jan, 12—The order introduced in Ube city cou by Superviser Furweil, probibiting sand lob meetings, came up for ‘final action last nighis it was defeated by a vole ot 8 lo 4 on the ground that it was in contravention of the cone sULuugn of the United States, to Lrench on the Tights ot free speech. a THE GREAT COLD WAVE. The Minimam Temperature Reached im Washington this Morning. ONLY THREE DEGREES ABOVE ZERO—ICE BLOCKADE ON THE POTOMAC—A SLEIGHING@ CARNIVAL ON THE AVENUE. “The minimum temperature has been reached here,” said the officer on duty at the signal office this morning. “The thermometer regiv» tered only three degrees above zero this morn= ing. That's pretty cold for Washington. It will not get down to that point again, however, for the tefaperature will rise, aithough v sluggishly, aud the change will be gradi The cold Wave is broken. Up in Dakota there Fise this morning of about torty degrees, but It is snowing and freezing at the mouth the Rio Grande river, where the gulf stream swings around. That, dvesn’t happen more than once in ten years.” XSLEIGHING CARNIVAL ON THE AVENUE, ‘The panorama of winter scenes on the streets ofthe elty continues. The sleighers were out in full force to-day. Yesterday afternoon, upon the application of Mr. Samuel Lioy4, the District Commissivners granted @ permit for a sleighing carnival on Pennsytvania avenue, between three o'clock Ubis afternoon and nine o'clock to-night. Many owners of sleighs were making preparations to-day Wo take pact in the carnivi THEY THE RIVER BLOCKADED. ‘The ice in the river was thickened considers bly by the cold ef last night, and this morning the blockade was complete, The Alexandria ferry boats, which struggled bravely against the ice yesterday, were taken off the line to» @uy and laid up at their wharf to await = reaking up.” No boats were running on the river to-day. INCIDENTS OF THE COLD SNAP OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON. The country generally in common wits Washington continues to suffer from the severe cold, Trains on all railroads have not yet gob back to running on scbedule time, The first train trom Baltimore and the east since last Friday arrived at Winchester, Ing. dt wan erected with cheers by’ a crowd. uf citizens, A dispateh from Charlestown, W. Va, lust night, says the great snow blockades are cleared from the railroad tracks and travel as resumed. Dispatches from Florida say the damuge to the orange trees will not be a» great as ht be an! wed. Beyond losing their leaves it is not believed they have veen in- jured, At Augusta, Ga., the weather is the coldest known in fifty years, An ice in the Oswego river at Fulion, N. ¥., has driven seveuty-five families from their homes, leaving them almost destitute. At Fort Deposit, Md. Ube Susquehanna river i ed from the Baltimore and Ohio bridge, three miles south ‘of Port Deposit, to a considerable distance north, and reaches trom shore to shore. Water is bucked up into the town, and all cellars and basements Of residences in the lower are fillea to the depth of several feet, num ber of houses are entirely surrounded, and the Sccupants have moved up stairs AU the wharves are covered with piles of ice and water is within a few inches of the tracks of the Colu mbla and Hort Deposit railroad. proceed scoechaoonees The Garfield Memorial Hospital. ‘THE DIRECTORS RE-ELECTED—ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT, MA, JUSTICE MILLER, The meeting of the Incorporators of the Gare field Memorial hospital was beld lastevening at the Kellogg building, on F'street—the president, Mr. Justice Miller, iu the chair. The following Girectors, whose terms had expired, were re elected for a term of three years: Jobn A. Baker, B. G. Lovejoy, E. Francis Riggs, John W. Thompson, Mrs, Senator Harrison. The ‘other members of the board are as follows: Mr, Justice Miller, Lewis J. Davis, Henry Willard, . John 8, Billings, U. 8. A; Mrs. Senator Blair, Reginald Fendall, Mra. Jean. M. Lander Rev. W. A. Leonard, Mis, Gon, Ricketts and Joseph K. McCammon, Bote Jostice Milier then read bis annual re- port, which opens by a reference to the im- proved financial condition of the hospital, the mortgage of $20,000 upon the site and build- been satisfied, and an sone orgy boo mace by Congress Reference is ‘and stock derived from tbe vider : lay Cooke & Co. dividend fur $7255.38, | The eines nur patents wep ber of id free St Bit tony Seb totnmaal tokaee ot the beds being + ALLEGED BRIBERY OF OHIO LEGISLATORS. ‘The correspondents of several western papers