Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1886, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C... WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1886—-WITH SUPPLEMENT. - _____ EDUCATIONAL. 5, HS ADIL: NE AL MACK, i424 N ST AME has reopencsi ier school of Fiogution aud be atc Art: wey private clue }) Easlish brauche. with jals2es ITEIts teachers lor Prench and Mathenstics RENCH PRIVATE 3 TO L. an! serious students: smile. easy and thorough Hoye, from Paris, Sor- san at a31-lin* SEMAN WISHES TO GIVE LES<oNn< 2 In Greek. Latin, Mathematics and the English Branches, privately oF in a sebool. ‘Terms anusually low Jisee QHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING PRACT SS tically taught “Snocess gaararteed if instr: Bre followed “Private pupils preferred. iF CROMELIN, office of Jolins & baston, Sten: geaphers, _ alam BY A LADY OF EXr?- Mathematics, Or chi RIVATE LESSO! rience, i Branches ixnd Seca atsention qi Mnools, Hest 0 fnaton” Address EH, 174-1 st nw. ASHINGTOX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (W 28 inna taliding, cor: 9b and F ste: nw. Sex enteenth year. Piano Organ, Vole. Violin. Flute Comet. de. Free advantages O. BR BULLAII. ee PASTRUCTION 1% LATIN, GREER, Tuaties agit English, Dy Prof F diwit Service Examiner.” Ap Biemnt, Apply for cireniars See JoRWooD INSTITETE. elect Hering sid Sehyirs Cinanies, ew York and Was a2i-Im ja2-Im* Day School. rand Mra WM. D. L.. Principals, Send for stow. digime CoGasS5_ OF THE ART STUDENTS League Washington. D.C (1013 F st nw.) Instr az G. ‘abanel) Banos. ‘pnp nat).and JoRN L BURNETT. ‘Terms: Life and Portrait classes (day or © per month $5 each: Antique clas (every evening). per month $4; evenings only $d clans (day), terms $2. Free to students of other clases of members. Fortnightly Lectures $2 for the course. 426-1m* ATR LESSONS 1 puv. ‘Mathematics: Pensaanship, ‘Terms moderate. “Apply to C. FP. WOOD, 2 othe ne = is . 241m SHELDON'S DANCING ACADEMIFS, AT 1004 BS Fst nw. Monday, Wednesday. Priday and Sac Uday." At 34 stand” Penney < e. Tues day and Sacurtay. Notice. —A discount of 26 per cent fo those joining first week of the new year. as OF. J. FRANCIS GERMUILLER, TEACHER VYoesi Music and Harmony. Piano. Organ. to ‘88 well @$ to pupils ase Pnne AN- GHORT HAxD AND PRAT=HC ip taught by a stenographer and professor, ffteen one PE ‘Fears’ ex; Mondays, Wednesdays and dass. Boe 1335 H st u.w. Laos, Gestiues aso Yours (ot doth sexes) Learn to read. write and speak FRENCH and Gi MAN at the Y¥. MC. A. Kooms, 1409-1411 ‘York ave. GERMAN CLAS3—Fight lessons per month, $1. FRENCH CLASS— Light lessons per mouth, $l. :: Also, ish. * Fees ceo aoeeet Private lessons at ruom 123, Corcoran Buildin; M ODEL GRADED 8cHOv! square from Thomas Circle. ‘Misses POLLOCK & NOFRR, = Principals. VARA M5 BOFFELDT, A GERMAN LaDy. VE with nighest recommendations desires puplis of any age for Classic and Modern Musicy Singmg after tne true Italian method: good German, Pariian French ‘and Salino tabunt by grammar conversation and evistolar. tyle with unstrpassed methods. qisésa8 75 ai (RENCH LESSONS.—MLLF. V. PRUD'HOMME We forming a morning class fr ladies at her resi. donee, 1044 Irth st n.w. Also one in the evening for uliew and geatlemen. Barisan pronounciation, prac. Ucal and original system. Young ladies’ classes at ‘Yanced, 8p 12. aD a PETES D'S SELECT SCHOOI4I811 TST g a Elementary and School for beth sex Instruction in Engishy, Matematics, Natural Science, Anctent and Modern Languages. ‘Studen's of good Morals received at any time. Books furnished by the ebook THOS. W. SIDWE! om esi: Principal Mae yee a $oHOOL,, OF Decorailve Art—O0, Tapestry, Lustra, China, rk, Brass, Design. Reediewo: Studios: 915 Est. nw., Washington, D.C. Hours: Oto. ee aa FHS SoHO0k, FOR BOYS BROOKEVILLE Academy. Brookeville, Montgon.ery county, Md. ‘Term of Brvgkeville. Academy” Will fowin ot" Feb: Fusry ist, 1586. Special Classes for Young Sten pre- Reribes 0 Sclenttdclor Suninems Lidethe Cutwersitis, ‘and Theological Seminaries” S230 pet year, Epetinorct somes far cece bar Rev. Dr. C. K. NELSON, Principal. SPok ge Rnosocnarny. SCHOOL OF TYPE-WRITING. SCHOOL OF ENGLISH. Fri- de2l-im* ew SCHOOL GF PBOOK-KEEPIN All Shorthand Books and Sup) = Al Writing Machines and Suppites al aN 624 H STREET N.W._ QPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR 9TH SS and D sts. nw. A practical business education that ‘women losupport themselves Gualides sSuagmen a and successfully perform the active duties of life. ‘Thorough instruchon given in Rapid Writing, the Eng- ish Language. Cor: », Rapid Calculations, Book keeping, Business , Commercial Law, Po- Kral beumosiy necsograpy and Tepe Wrilag Kawa da and oe sessions resimed TUESDAY, ‘Sept. 1, at Gam. épm. open for arr: Etaia by the year or quarter, on and afler MONDAY. ‘corps of teachers.” Hlustrated Crew. Nig an TENET C SPENCER Proce ‘MES SaRa A. SPENCER Vice Principal, aus FOR BOYS ‘Pour boys taken asboarders eee 1638 J street n. w. ‘ATE LESSONS IN ALL GRADES 01 confidential: for colten reece = W. are a __ Brening Classes, $3 and $5 amonth. "cca Freses: Koxvercantex, MADAME CHEVREMONT, 1619 K st. nw. Lessonsto Adulte PUPHS PREPARED FOR SMITH WELLESLEY sation "1008 Nest. nw Pupils of all ages: Sst. aw. of i and Highest _ref- GUAGE. — LUCIEN E. © COL- A. Ma native of Paris, France. ral Method “Aiming at practical and immediate Conversational results, 1535 1 som Be COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, 1023 Vermont avenue, Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Little tnettution will enter upon its twelfth annual sruuton Wednesday’ Septaniber Sod'isos = Mrs Z D. BUCHER. Miss HE HUNTER Assisted by a full corps of experienced teachers. wor cuslaguer aod” Ris” paticulnts ‘opi othe sul 7 BERLITZ, HS OF LANGUAGES, PROVIDENCE, Len BALTIMORE MINNEAPOLIS.” ST. PAUL. ‘everywhere tobe the best schools for learning to speak, write. read and understand the for- languages New terms begiu now. Tee Trial Lessous wo show our method. 0% __ Apply wProf N. JOLY, 723 1th st. nw. M3, 24 Y LEAVITT | OF BOSTON, GRAD CUA cate and certified examiner of the New Engiaad ‘ouservs Piano technique, harmony mad Voice culture 1012 ious st awe as F CAULFIELD, MUS. DOG. vie 720 17th stow. First Fla:, ‘resume business October 1, 1585. sel! HOOL OF MUSIC. [ESTABLISH vibes we ana SESy estes htt! ROS RING. Principat SEWING MACHINES, é&c. Svrsrorry Acxsowzencrn. SMITATORS FOLLOW. Our Record for 1886 shows 1,200 NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES piaced In the homes of our fellow citizens, to which we respectfully refer our Priends and Purchasers, Cull at our store, examine the Machine, see the large and varied line of work thax capnot be duplicated on any other machine If yoa cannot call, send us « postal and we will send one to your house on Trial Free of Charge. ‘Respectfully, & OPPENBEIMER & BRO., 528 9th st. nw. All kinds of Sewing Machines for Kent. Bazar Fash foun mies =e jet iE SILENT NEW AMERICAN, NO. 7, 1S Fuaning, made uf vetter niaierial, more and durable, sews fuster aud makes amore stiten than any machine now in the market dige of ts self-threading shuttle has recently been Wwetemed to exactly double its forme. size. which makes it hold more thread than any machine now im Domarket. The, New American No"? has uo coe Wheels, uo spiral si ‘and Bo, ~ ACEI BACH cor. Heand Hesoieagene SAGES SUPPOSE YOU LOOK IN AT McKENNEY: SWEane sewing Mechine Hoyer, 42° SG tod Seg ihe New Automatic White “Itid a liule Daisey. Kccting aod Hepairiog mni2 | Cunsstiax Rervear. (403-406 Tb street porth west. ‘Headquarters for GAMES AND HOME AMUSEMENTS. SPORTING GUODS MASKS MASKS FAVORS FOR THE GERMAN. SHOPS CAMPHORINE ‘apd clear. a30 and Nous ciew afer shaving, wil find’ it a to prevent sureness and to give periet satisfaction. Price, L. © BisHop. Druggtst, 780 Oth st. comer Ht st. nw, Nc Tas Great Mase. Reserctazte Davocrsrs never” decelve the publi, but beware of the Cheap John druggists who offer you plaster called “Capal- nm,” “Capeicin,” “Capasin,” oF Capsicine,” and tell you it fs substantially the same as the genuine Ben- son's Capeins Plaster or even better. They ask less for the Imitation. for it costs lesx bot asa remedial agent It ts absolitely worthless. Tne reputation ot Renson’s as the only plaster possewing actual and curative qualities iy the resuit of mavy years’ ex- periment and honorable dealings on the part of the Proprietors, and 5000 physicians, pharmacists and druggists endorse it ax the best ever made. Protect ception by buying of reputable ‘old mistakes by personal examt nation. The genaine has the “Three Seals” trade- mark, and in the center iscut the word “Capeine.” #g The flowers that bloom in the winter bave every- thing to do with the case.“@® Great Crosixe Our Sars or 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 doren at 48e We close out the remaining 50 dozen for 39¢. each, which iscost price. LOT 2. Scarlet Cashmere Wool Underwear, in the following qualities. are broken in sizes Stc., $1.19, $1.29. We have condensed these goods Into one lot, and offer your choice for 89c. 4 few dozen pieces of American Hosiery Company's Underwear we close ont at nearly half cost Sc. 4 plece. LOT 3. Pure Lamb's Wool Vests and Drawers, deautifally finished: have been sold by the Palais Royal this season for $1.50: the price elsewhere has been €1 Price for our great closing out sale 98c. LOT 4. Medicated Cashmere Underwear, warranted cochineal dye. Price for the last three months has been $1.69. wut sale price is the cost price, . ‘Take them for that, LOT 5. Camel's Hair Underwear thet is genuine is very scarce. ‘The Palais Royal's price for the genuine arcticle bus been $1.98, Closing out sale price is $1.48, LOT 6. We have had grand success with our stock of Sik Underwear, because we have sold cheaper than anyone else. Unfortunately the large sizes have not sold as freely, 30 we quote reductions in price that may sound ridiculons, but are true, nevertheless, $6.50 quality reduced to $3.30, and the $7.98 quality Feduced to $3.06. LOT 7. Genuine English Cashmere Hose, also real Camel's Hair Hostery, ail $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 yon will appreciate the “closing out swe” prices. Three South American Beaver Capes reduced from $2.25 to $1.48. A few Cape Seal Collarettes marked $2.50 can now be bought for $1.08 We have two real Beaver Mufis left, They were $4.98; take one for $3. Only one “Coachman” Beaver Cape. We have sold eleven for $25 each: buy the last one for $17, and take the re- muining “ 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 Furtop and Lined Gioves also below cost. LOT 9. A few Fett Skirts, prettily embroidered, re- duced from $1.25 ar* 98¢. to 7c. each. Hand-knit Wool Skirts, large size, for $1.93. GENTLEMEN Don’t, asarule, read advertisements. Brevity is ew sential, Gentlemen, in that case we cannot describe the goods, so we ask you to look at the samples in the show window aud glance at the reductions In price. Goods marked 50c. for 44c. Goods marked 68e. for 59e. Goods marked $1 for 88¢. 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) lsh Underwear, the American Hosiery Company's and Norfolk and New Brunswick Domestic Under- wear. All sizes, colors and materials. Positively at cost price. “Gloria” Cloth Umbrellas at reduced prices, and also 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 ranging from 35 to 60c._ The choice of the entire lot for the closing out sale, 30c. each piece. LOT B The Americsu Hosiery Company's Under- ‘wear, in sizes from 20 to 34 inches, we have sold from Gc. to 5c. Close out at 49c. each plece. LOT C. Scarlet Medicated Cashmere Wool Under wear as follows: Larger sizes likewise reduced in price. LOT D. Silk Wool Ribbed Shirts for infants; $1 quality for 73c.: $1.25 quality for 98c. Also included in this lot are odd sizes and colors of worsted Caps, Ulsterettes, Booties, Leggings, Gloves, Mittens; all much below cost price. LOT E. Cartright & Warner's famous English Underwear is unquestionably the finest in the world. Sizesininches, 16, 20. 22, 26. Old Prices, 98c., $1.33, $1.49, $1.82, Closing out prices, 85e., $1.13, $1.25, $1.62, LOT F. Fine English Casimere Hose, warm and durable. Old prices, 48c., 80c., 75e., 98e. Closing out prices, 39c.. 48c, 59¢., 7c. PPP Roa Eb oA Hg ger AOE Aa 53s, e 4 Tus 284 HF Sss8 RRR OO ¥ br $3 yy A E R Oo EE “od ¥ 4 tut Jall 1117-19 PENNSYLVANIA AVE “Souxp Tae Lov Trusrst,” ‘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- sonrces by the constant rush of business during the Pest 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 methods we reason it will pay us better in the end to turn this tmmense stock into cash (even at @ loss now) than to follow the well-trodden track of “slow goers” and carry it over to next season. ‘Therefore, we have SUNK THE KNIFE OF REDUCTION up to the hilt in the already low prices prevailing in ‘our house. Now is the time to clothe your boys in elegant attire atmere nominal prices. Now ls the op- portunity to provide yourself with a winter Overcoat, & Stylish Suit, of perfect-itting 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 usa visit of inspection. You will be pleasantly received and cheerfully shown through, and before you leave you will vote us pubiic benefactors THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, N.W. CORNER OF 7TH AND D STS. J. M. GRADY. Maxaoxn. (ALL BLUE signs) wz J Dows Ar Jad Pune erp ee we BX HERE So at pe SAE fA Bo ee P 4 A LLLLA A COO - $14 SEVENTH STREET N. W. In order to close out our entire stock, we have marked down the following goods: 200 Doz FELT HATS, sold formerly at 75c., selling now at 25e. 50 Dox FELT HATS, worth $1, selling now at 50c. and 60e. 60 Dor. FELT HATS, worth $1.50, cold now at 7c. and $1. 100 Doz. CORSAGE BOUQUETS, at 22¢. 100 Doz. FINER CORSA! BOUQUETS, at 35c. 100 Doz, FINEST CORSAGE BOUQUETS, at 50c. and T5c_ SILK VELVETS AND VELVETEENS AT MAN- UPACTURERS' PRICES. Special sale of KID GLOVES at the following prices: FOUR BUTTON JOUVIN, desirable colors, at 65c. Ul! better qualtties at 75c., SZ. and $1. SPECIAL SALES IN CLOAKS We are determined to close out our extensive stock of LADIES, MISSES’, aud CHILDREN'S CLOAKS. PRICE NO OBJECT. ELEGANT BERLIN DIAGONAL AND SILK NEWMARKETS, at $5. $0, $8 and $10. RUSSIA CIRCULARS, VISITES and JACKETS, 95, $6, 97 and $a, SEAL PLUSH COATS and VISITES, at $18, $20, $25 and 928, CHILDREN'S Seg Fiore HAVELOCKS AND Bi at $2.50, $3, $4, 65 and 96 only. ‘We sdvine all in need of Cloaks not to purchase un- ‘tu they bave examined Our Stock and seen our Prices. KING'S. AL AGE $14 SEVENTH STREET MW. 428 A aA ry P 2d EDITION. Lae Mgrans to The Sl SENATOR SHERMAN RE-ELECTED. Resolations for Investigating the Charges of Bribery and Corruption. Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR. Cotvmsvs, Ouro, Jan. 13.—Another bomb- shell was exploded in the house this morning by the introduction by Mr. Hull, of Allen, of the following resolution, which was in the hand- writing of Allen O. Myers, and is intended as a counter-charge, to meet the second letter of Col Donavin, addressed to Senator Payne, and pub. Ushed in yesterday's Cincinnati Commercial Gazette: “Whereas It has been charged that $1,200 was paid to secure a vote for John Sherman for Sen- ator, and whereas, there has been fraudulent charges of the corrupt use of money by Charles Foster at elections, and whereas, it is charged that Charles Kurtz, Gov. Foraker’s private sec- retary, isa member of the school book lobby, and, as such, spent certain sums of money contributed by the school book monopoly to elect and defeat members of the present house; and whereas it has been charged that large sams ot money have been paid to mem- bers of the last legislature to elect Henry B. Payne to the United States Senate; and whereas it has been charged inthe Ohio State Journal and other republican papers that Hon. Seth Brown,a member of this house, secured his place by bribery, fraud and corruption; aud whereas it has been charged that Hon. E. L. Lampson, of Ashtabula, secured his nomina- tion by dishonest and unfair means; therefore be it “Resolved by the general assembly of thestate of Ohio that a joint committee of three on the Part ofthe house and two on the partof the senate be and are hereby authorized to be ap- pointed to make the most searching investiga- tion ofall these charges, and they shall have power to send for persons and papers,and to hold the examination with open doors, and shall lay all of the facts pointing to the charges and that they may obtain before the legislature at the earliest moment, with such recommend- ations as they may think best.” Mr. Ryan moved to amend the resolution as follows: Strike out all after the words “There- fore be it resolved,” and insert ‘and wherefore as it has been charged by democratic authority that Mr. Zeigler, of Crawford; Shultz, of Fair field; Hunt, of Shelby, and Baker, of Darke, voted for Henry B. Payne in the election for United States Senator in the 66th general assembly, and by virtue of bribes nnd moneys furnished by the said Payne and his friends, and whereas charges have been made in re- sponsible public prints to the effect that Mr. David Baker, of Darke, attempted to bribe a certain member of this legislature; therefore, resolyed, that this investigation be referred to the committee on privileges and elections to examine into the same, and they are instructed and authorized to employ stenographer and to send for persons and rapes Senator Sherman Ke-elected. ‘The noon hour having arrived, the two honses met in Joint session in the house of representa- Lives to vote for United States Senator. The hall was densely packed with citizens and prom- inent politicians from all partsof the state. The president of the senate, Gen. Kennedy, called the session to order, and the clerk of tue senate called the roll of that bods, there being 37 sen- ators present. The clerk of the house then pro- ceeded to eall the roll of that body, 109, mem- bers answering to their names. The balloting resulted as follows: Sherman, 4; Thurman, 62. Thus ended the long struggle, and thé doubt and feai that has preyailéd since last October terminated. ISCUSSING THE PROPOSED INVESTIGATIONS. The resolution of Mr. Hull provoked a long discussion. Mr. Williams, democrat, made legal argument. He took the ground that the legislature had no right to go into the matter of Investigating the conduct of a member during @ previous session, and he deprecated the spring of a question of this kind, and con- sidered the author of it a mischtef-maker. Mr. Brown, of Warren, said that he believed that he spoke for his side of the house and | courted the fullest investigation so fur as the es Teso- resolution referred to him personally. said that he was informed the lution wns drawn wy by one Allen O. Myers, and was In his hand writing. He referred to the vague manner In which the resolution was drawn, and the charges made; that {t was not even stated when and to whom Mr. Sherman had paid the $1,200. Mr. Hall, rising In his seat, said it was 12'yearsazo, ir. Brown continued and said he would be pleased to go back 20 years if n y, but he Sid want the charge made by reputable'and re- sponsible persons. Mr. Shultz, of Fairfield, one of the members referred to in the Donavin schedule of those re- ceiving money for voting for Payne,spoke most feelingly. He stated that It was a shame, an outrage and persecution when such men as Sam Donavin were permitted to come out in the public press and smirch the good names of honest men. Mr, Shultz was aaked by Mr. Washburn if at any time or place he had received any mouey or consideration from any person or persons for services rendered in aiding Mr. selection as United States Senator. ‘Mr, Shultz replied: “I never did, so help me and then demanded that the resolution be s6 changed as to reach only those named in the Donavin letter as having recelved bribes, and that all other features of the resolution be eliminated. After the election of Senator the house took = recess. ———— ATTEMPT TO KILL A JUDGE. A Baloon-Keeper’s Revenge for Having His License Recalled. Laxcastex, Pa., Jan. 13.—Joseph A. Doesch, formerly a saloon-keeper of this city, made an | attempt to assassinate Judge Livingston this morning with a self-cocking revolver. The Judge caught the man’s arm, and a desperate struggle ensued, in which the judge secured Possession of the weapon. ee ‘The Hudson Frozen Over. New York, Jan. 13.-The Hudsou river was frozen solidiy across this mornin< as far south asSpuyten Duyvil. Along the shore there are high banks of cake ice. eet Relaxed in Favor of Canadian Cattle. Toronto, J: 13.—A special to the Globe from London says that the privy council has agreed to rescind the new rule in relation to the landing of live cattie in the United Kingdom. ‘The regulation was that no cattle could be landed alive from a vessel which within thirty days had touched atascheduled port. This would haye seriously affected the Canadian live cattle trade, as » large proportion of the vessels in that trade call at Boston or Portland. Vari- ous presentations have been made to the authorities,and the first Canadian cargo coming within the operation of the rule was treated ex- certonaliy, and the cattle were allowed to be janded. yne’s —— No Home Rule for Ireland. THE DUKE OF WES1 TER SAYS ENGLAND WILL NEVER GRANT IT. Loxvox, Jan. 13.—The Duke of Westmins- ter, in a speech at Chester, said he deplored the fact that Mr. Parnell had deluded Ireland. The British right arm, he declared, was still power- tul, and England would never grant home rule to Ireland. ———— Saved from the Wreck. PROVINCETOWN, Mass., Jan. 13.—Wreckers have saved 1,200 barrels of gaano from the schooner Geo. Nevinger, and have a prospect of saving the ce of thecargo If the weather holds good. ———— ‘The Southern Maryland Sold. PHILADELPHIA, Jan, 13.— The Southern Maryland. railroad, with Its franchises and property, was sold eae by order of the U. 5. Glreult court of Maryland, at public auction, for 5,000, the purchaser "beibig Franklin Gre- S0rY, representing the Boston Bondholders President Garrett's Ac Approved. Batimone, Jan. 13.—At the regular monthly meeting of directors of the Baltimore and Ohio rail |, to-day, the action of President Gar- ret in ‘cutting pawenger rates between New ‘York and the west w: ipproved, ——— PASSED ASsIsraNT ENGINEER A, M. Mat ‘Tice has been ordered to duty in the bureau of steam engineering, Navy department, COURT-MARTIAL SENTENCE APPROVED.—The Secretary of the Navy has approved. the find- Ings of the court-martial of First Lieutenant William C. Turner, of the Marine cor He was tried on’ the Nipsic, @outh At lantic station, on ch: ‘Of disobedience Of orders, and sen to suspension from rank and duty for two years, and to retain his tnumber, and to be paid ut the rate of $60 per month during that period. THE GERMAN SEIZURE OF SAMOA.—A report from the U.S. consul at Samoa has been re- celved by the Secretary of Stgte confirming the aminations at the West Point Military acad- Twenty-nine cadets were found deficient ‘will be by Changes im the @ftices. 3. C. Brown, of the office of controller of the currency, Treasury department, has resigned. W. F. Thoman, ‘a colored messenger in the office of the Secretary of the Navy, has rengned by request, totake effect on the 15th inctant Robert Lee Bains, of i, hos beon pointed a $1,000 clerk in tne Post Omics depart: ment under ihe civil service rules. District in Congress. PROTECTION OF BOTTLERS. Ropresentative Ryan (Kan.) reintroduced im the House Monday his last year’s bill to pro- tect bottlers of aereated waters, beer, porter and other beverages in the District of Columbia by prohibiting others from using or trafficking in uny bottles or boxes bearing names or trade- marks duly registered in the District court, AN INVENTOR'S PETITION. Beverly Kennon, u graduate of the U. 8. naval academy, who ts well known in Wash- ington, petitions Congress, calling attention to the fact that he 4s the inventor of a counterpoise battery tor fhe protection of cannon in coast de- fense and in ffeld action. He asks that Con- gress shall order a test of fis merits, and asserts that it has been tested and adopted in Egypt. MEMORIAL OF COLORED NORTH AMERICANS. ‘The President pro tempore of the Senate to- day submitted a memorial from the “Colored North Americans” in behalf of the education and elevation of that class of citizens, The me- morial avers that the colored North Americans, ata convention held at Asbury Park, N. J., August 2d and 3d, 1883, also in’ various other pisces named, énding’ with a convention in the cadets’ armory, in Washyngtou, de termined that in order to edlicate ‘and elevate the colored North American to the standpoint of other peoples of the earth the government should establish national indus- trial schools, “so as to give the colored yoath & common ‘school education and a trade.” The memorial is indorsed by the Theological Debating association of the city of Washing- ton ‘and the District of Columoia, The me- morial was reterred to the committee on edu- cation and labor. THE AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. The House committee on agriculture organ- ized to-day and appointed R. M. Wallace, ot Missouri, clerk to the committee. Three stand- ing subcommittees were created, one on appro- priations to consist of five members; one on the departinent of agriculture, to consist of five members and charged with matters relating to the organization and conduct of the depart- ment,and one on farm products, seeds aud plants, to consist of five members. The com- ‘will meet on Wednesdays. NOTES. All persons interested in having the lien law of the Distriet of Columbia modified are re- quested to state their grievances to the District cornmittees of Congress at once. ‘The Speaker has decided to appoint a demo- erat on the taMl of the banking and currency coramittee, and Mr. Miller, of Texas, will be chairman of the committer Removals From Office. THE SENTIMENT OF THE SENATE AGAINST ASK- ING THE PRESIDENT FOR PAPERS IN SUCH CASES. In the executive session of the Senate yester- day, the question of requiring papers in the cases of men who have been removed from Office to be sent to the Senate was discussed at some length. The idea was to have the papers relating to each case of removal submitted to the Senate; but, though no final decision was reached, it was apparent that the Sentiment of the Senate was adverse to any such demand upon the executive. — ‘see American College for the Blind, THE INSTITUTION IT IS PROPOSED TO ESTAB- LISH IN THIS DISTRICT—NAMES OF THE IN- CORPORATORS, The incorporators named in Mr. Willis’ bill providing for the American college for the blind in the District of Columbia are as follows: William Chapin, of the Pennsylvania institute for instruction of the blind; Frank Battles, as- sistant superintendent Pennsylvania institute; H.L. Hall, superintendent working home for blind men; J. H. Hutchinson, M, D., Philadel- phia; M, Auagnos, superintendent Perkins in- stitute and Massachusetts school for blind; Samuel G. Snelling, Boston; W. B. Wait, super- intendent New York city “institute for’ blind; Robert S. Hone, New York city; Arthur G! Clement, superintendent New York institute for blind; M. W. Townshend, M.D., New York; B. B. Huntoon, superintendent Kentueky insti: tute for blind; Hon. W. F. Bullock, Louisville, Ky.: F. D. Morrison, superintendent Maryland institute for blind; John Glenn, Bulthinore, Md.; H. P. Fricker, superintendent Ohio institute for blind; F.W. Phillips, saperintendent Illinois institute’ for blind; F. W. Wines, Springfteld, I; W. D. Willianis, Superintendent Georgia academy for blind: Flenry L. Jewett, Macon, Ga; J.-H. Johnson, superintendent Alabama, institute for deaf mutesand blind; J. R, Harvey, superintendent Arkansas Institute for blind; Warren Williamson, superintendent Callfor- nia institute for deaf mutes and blind: D. C. Dudky, superintendent Colorado Institute for deaf mutes and blind; Thomas F. MeCane, superintendent fowa college for blind; George H. Miller, superintendent Louisiana instituce (or ibe, blind: J: F. McElroy, superintendent Michigan sehvol for blind; J.’J. Dow, superin- tendent Minnesota institute for the bling; W. S Langley. superintendent Mississippl insti: tute for biind; John ‘T. Sebley, M. D., superin- tendent Missuri institute for blind; J. 8. Par- malee, superintendent Nebraska institute for blind;'W. J. Young, superintendent North olina institute for deaf mutes and blind; John Simpson, Raleigh, N. Cz C. E. Moon, superin- tendent Salem, Org., “institute for blind; U. F. Walker, superintendent South Caroling Instk tute for blind: L. A. Begelow, supesintendent ‘Tennessee institute for blind; J. M. Lea, Nasi Frank Rainey, M. D.. superin- tendent Texas institute tor blind; T.S. Doyle, superintendent Virgina institute for blind; J: % Covell, superintendent West Virginia institute "for dent mutes and blind: c. Little, superintendent Wisconsin titute for blind; Hon. Frederick Roble, Augusta, Me.; F.B.’ Prescott. Concord, N. Hi Hon, J. M. Addemun, Providence, R. 1; Jere: miah Halsey, Norwich, Conn.; Frederick Bil- ings Woodstock, Vi; D. D. Wood, Phiiadel- phia, Pas J, W.Sinith, Boston; Stephen Bab- cock, New York city; John Van Clive, Cincin- nati, Ohio; Louis Carll, Flushing, L. C; W. H. Milbarn, Chicago, Til; Morrison’ Heady, “Eli Creek, Ky.; J. W. Bischoff, Washington, D. C.; RS. Place, Brooklyn, N.'¥.; G. W. Taunehili, Vinton, Iowa, and M. Heyreshot, Bristol, B. 1. jl os babi A ConanrssMaN's NARROW ESCAPE FROM Freezine ro DeaTH.—Information has been received here that Representative Wilson, ot West Virginia, came very near being frozen to death the other night while driving with a friend from Harper's Ferry to Charlestown, RANGE oF THE THERMOMETER.—The follow- ing were the readings at the signal office to-day: 3 1. 7 a.m., 0.6; 11 a.m., 1: 7. Minimum, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The New York Stock Market. ‘The following are the opening and 3:00 p. m. prices ofthe New York Stock Mar! feported by nae | Cheese Oia | Do. Ast pref | Do: 38 Bret « seoooal hi O2iq) 9114 SUP. 30% 139%! Do. prer. | SO SR se Bae (2%) 41% Texas Pac. [2a 71% |Union Pac.. 30%) Washington Stock Exchange. ‘The following changes from yesterday's quotations on the Washington Stock Exchange are noted to-day: U.S. 41s, 1891, coupon, 112% bid, 112% asked. U. 8. 4% 1891, registered, 112% bid, 112% asked. U. B de coupon Lob blest 23%y ankeas et ee reg: tered, 123% bid, 125% dsked.” D. C: per, tmp. 63: 1901, Coin, 11Bwbid.” Gu-year fund, S-65e, 1924" currency T1Ok vid, 117% askeu, 20-vear fulld. 5p. 1800, currency, 114 bid. 30-year fund, 6s, 1002" coln, 127% bid. “Metropolitan H.R. stock, 85 old, 102% asked Washington Gas, 37% bid, 35%, asked, National Union bid, 19 asked. " Masonic Ifall bonds, 105% bid, Wasliigion Beck Machine, 109 bil” 1g bold, 10) . Penn, Tel hes a y Light, 74 asked, Suite it Co., 108 bid. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Mo., January 13-—Virginia sixes, consolidated | 55; new tn-tortles, 30% new threes, ‘North Carolina sixes. old, 1.15% bid to-day, BALTIMORE, Mo. Janoary at Coto ull— middling, OW. Flour gulet and’ firm—Howard strest Abd western super, 2.0285.00; do. extra Setbud Oor 46. faunily, 42b04°75: clly malls’ super’ S50e%U 3e, xia aA do, lo ads, 48a pseo." fumnlly, 9.06; do, superiauver paten 8.00. "Wheat saxenern ‘nominal west mn lower ing dull: southern red, DUavd: do. amber, Maryland. 98 asked: No, 2. & Re i, = southern" ‘aud quiet? western lower abd acuv February, i040i6l; March, Ab'edGim: stent Gadi “Ontefigin and Guletsourueene and Seer ea, Mee cathe ae rime to choice esetn iaponlsob THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Views of Commissioners Webb and A reporter of THE Stax asked Commissioner ‘Webb this morning whether the District Com- missioners have taken action, as Proposed in thelr letter to the school board, fixing the mits within which the trustees are to act hereafter, orhave made any order annulling all orders heretofore made, delegating any of that author- ity, whieh properly belongs to them, to the trustees of schools. Commissioner Webb replied ‘that they had as yet taken noaction in the mat ter. They have various matters yet to dispose of which will occupy their attention for » tew days, at the expiration of which time they will take up this matter to di of it, re- porter inquired if the Commissioner expected Any antagonism from the trustees. Mr. Webb replied: “Yes; It seems go, Mr. Birney has been here and told usso. We hoped to avoid this and have the eo-operation of the trustees them- selves. There must be something done to relieve the Commissioners of embarrasements. They have the power to annul by order all orders heretofore made whereby their powers have been delegated to the trustees relating to school matters. “Do you anticipate that the school board will n,” asked the reporter. 'o,” replied Mr. Webb, “I cannot say that but we supposed the members of that would suggest other means perhaps which might solve the difficulty.” “You still favor a board of trustees,” queried the reporter. “Yea, and @ superintentent of schools,” re- plied Mr, Edmonds. “These should be subor- inate to the Commissioners, the superinten- dent as the responsible man'for the manage- ment and details of the schools, and the trustees to overlook the entire work and devise and suggest alterations and improvements to the Commissioners, in their respective school divisions,” ——-___. The Water Scarcity. LIBUT. TOWNSEND SAYS IT 15 CAUSED BY PEO- PLE LETTING THE WATER FLOW To AVOID BURSTED PIPES. Since the cold snap there have been numer ous complaints made to the Commissioners about the scarcity of water in the mains—the Pressure within the water-pipes having per- ceptibly diminished. A reporter of THE STAR called upon Lieut. Townsend this morning to ascertain tue cause of this state of things. The Neuzenant states that “the public gener- ally are in ‘the habit of violating the law wil- fully by letting their water run continuous! rather than take the chances of letting thelr Water-pipes burst by the frost. There are hun- dreds, if not thousands, of families who are now letting their water rin, and risk the chance of being discovered and fined by the water in- Spectors for it. These complaints, for the most part, come from the northwestern part. of ““the city and from Capitol Hill—wherever the grounds are high. This thing will right itself whenever the Weather moderates, In ihe meantime our water Inspectors are at work and will make all the cases in the courts they can, Butthe judge of the court naturally, it seem, leans toward the persons, prosecuted, and for’ the most part Hominal fines are imposed, and so it goes on this way. There will be’ no permanent im provement until the new water works are com- pleted and in operation, when the water press- ure will be greater. ‘The plumbing in most of tenements houses is very defective, the pipes being left exposed to frost. We are at work fighting these oddsali the time and try to do the best we can.” ee A Romance at Long Branch. THE INFATUATION OF A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN CRUELLY ABUSED. A telegram to the New York Herald trom Omaha, Neb., January 12th, says: Lillian Bour- dette, a beautiiul young woman, to-day swore out a warrant for the arrest of Henry C. Bur- bank, a business man of this city, charging him With falling to support their child. Miss Bour- dette’s story ts that she met Burbank six years ago (at that time a conductor), while residing with her parents in aristocratic style at Long Branch, N. J. Her father wasa wealthy man and she was treated Ina most indulgent man- ner. She was a wayward girl, however, and when Burbank, who was a handsome, dashing fellow, whispered words of love she weakly listened to him. Becoming infatuated, she toi- lowed him to New York, where he subsequently refused to fulfil his promise of marriage. In September, 1882, he abandoned her and came to Omaha, In the following month she followed him here, and he promee to provide for her and the child. He kept his word up to within a few weeks ago, when he refased to contribute anything further to her ely rt. She declares that she will not return to her in Long Branch, though she bas been edly solicited by them to do so. Burbank has given bail for his appearance tor trial. el es sa Intelligence that Came Too Late. WHILE HIs CRIME [§ BEING TRACED TO A MURDERER HE WALKS AWAY IN SAFETY. A special from Hai ‘burg, Pa., to the New York Tribune, January 12, says: A man with a bullet wound in the back of his neck applied at the hospital in this city two weeks ago for treatment. He gave the name of Edward Bar- ker, and said that while in Johnstown, Pa., he and a friend were examining a revolver when it was accidentally discharged causing the wound. On examination the surgeons found that the bullet had gone through and passed out ot his mouth. The statement that he came all the way from Johnstown excited suspicion, and on searching his clothing letters were found showing his real name to be Frank Squires, of North Danville, Livingston county, N.Y. One letter was irom Mary C. Squires, who refers to a visit of the police to her house in searcn of two criminals, but vells him not to be atraid as he and “Dutchy” were not sus- pected. Chief of Police Landis, thinking that Something was wrong, wrote to North Danville and to-day received an answer to the effect that Squires ts suspected of the murder of Emory ‘Thuyer, a tarmer, living near Hamiiton station, who was aroused’ by two burglars on the night of October 27. In grappling with them he was shot throuzh the heart. The men escaped, but the next night a burglary was committed at Honeoye,N.¥., and the two men were detected. ‘They ran and’ were fired at and one of them wus hit, but escaped. The chief of police of Nort Danville says that Squires is no doubt the murderer of Farmer Thayer, and there is a, reward of $3,000 for his arrest, Unfortunatel: afew days ago he was well enough to. Wali about the hospital, and got away unobserved. A Village Sensation. THE AUTHORITIES EXCITED OVER A YouNG WOMAN AND HER CHILD. A telegram to the New York Herald from Wilkesbarre, Pa., January 12th, says: The little town of-Ashley, near here, 1s greatly excited overan episode that happened there to-day. Two weeks ago a strange young woman, not over twenty years of age, of attractive personal appearance and with evidences of refinement about-her, eame to the place inquiring for a relative—John Caffrey. She sald her nuime was Mary Smith, and that her husband, a laborer iu the mines, was killed tive months ago in Hazleton. She had considerable money in her possession. She could not find her relative, but in the evening she was taken sick at the house of Robert Finley, where she gave birth to a female child. The child got slong well until yesterday, when it was found dead in bed, and. suspicion was aroused that the mother’ had made away with it. The coroner to-day held an inquest. The autopsy showed that the in- fant lad been smothered. and the testimony pointing strongly to the mother as the guilty party, she was urrested to-night and committed to the county Jail. ‘The mother, who is utterly prostrated, asserts her innocence and main- tains her jormer story, but it is generally con- ceded that she has litle of the appearance of a laborer’s wife. ee News Briefs, ‘The prices of imported yoods'in Mexico are being advanced the merchants in conse- quence of the continued depreciation of silver. Joseph N. Rivers, colored, ex-postmaster. at Ladies Island, 8. C., has been convicted of em- bezzling govermmeiit tunds, The king of Bavaria will probably marry morganatically Frau Kramer Klett, a young and beautiful widow of a Nuremberg carriage maker. The current of lava from the volcano of Colima, Mexico, has made its way two and a- quarter miles down the sides of the moun- tain, aud is still advancing. Father Becketh the general of the Jesuits, Is re= ported to be dying. The order introduced in the San Francisco city counell on Monday by Supervisor Far well, rohibiting “sand lot” meetings, was defeated jast night by a vote of Sto 4. ‘M.de Lesseps invites the United States and Great Britain to send commissioners with him to Panama and make report upon the work of the Panama canal, No trains have run between Asheville and Salisbury on the Western North Carolina road since Saturday last. The water aripping in tunnels on that road has frozen until the Sune wt nc Anse aC Soage 2 in Prin ne, a lolland yester- sentenced Cupt. “John A. Williains to Sightosn gents Imprlzontent ia toe peniten- tary forthe murder of Otto Mayher, a ‘seaman ‘on the schooner Eva, who claimed to bea Ger TRL. Floquet has been elected the i el lent of French eamberof deputies: = Psa A®ROSTBITES.—Dr. Lapatin, in the “Proceed- ings of the Caucasian Medical Society,” advises that fh and toes which have been slight); frosthivien, and whieh subsequently sutter froin burning. and itching sensutions, SAYINGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY. The Secretary of State and Mra. Bayard gave & small dinner party yesterday. ‘Mrs. Representative 3. E. Campbell, assisted by tho wife ot Representative Outhwaite, held avery t reception residence, on Gonnedicur avenue ytotiap sustesom paliss Edes, attended by @ score of young utiles, held » harm: ‘at her home yesterday ‘aficmnooa, Mise Base wore handsome dress of black silk with bodice of, and tablier an dt i Slik. Miss ‘Sherrill poured: the tea and the Misses Wharton, etts, Potts, Richardson and others sssisied in entertaining the many ‘Mrs. Stevenson, Mri. Judge Maynard and Mrs. Gen. Williams held a delightful reception at 25 Lafayette Square yesterday. Justice and Mrs. Blatchford gave a@inner to eighteen last evening. Each lady present re ceived a bouquet of exquisite flowers. The capital was very gay last evening, and quite resembled a city in Canada or the north of Europe, with its crackling snow, clear #ky and cling stars, ‘The leading social events were large affairs, and drew out fashionably- disposed people in vast numbers. The chief attractions were the reception at Chief Justice Walte’s and the balls given by the British minister and Senator Dolph, respectively. The latter's house, in Lafayetie Square, was brilliantly lighted and beautifully decked with flowers and plants for the debut of Miss Agnes Dolph. ‘The large drawing-rooms and dining- room, on the first floor, were thrown open, and ‘on the floor above two large chambers were Voted to dancing. Sonator and Mrs. Dolph re- ceived in the first drawing-room, the presenta- tions being made to Mrs. Dolph by Mr. Hubbard Smith. Mrs. Dolph wore a ing toilet of black silk-elaboraied with steel passementerics, iressed pompa- fess of with ber hair powdered and dour. The debutante wore a becoming White satin and tullo, cut low in the neck and ‘and garnished with silver wheat heads in honor of her home in the far west—Oregon. The others of the recelving party were Mrs. and Miss Full, of Tennessee, Mrs. Montgomery, Miss Paul, Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Ricketts, Miss Potts aud Miss Kichurdson, Miss Odeueal, the niece of Mrs. Dolph, wore a pretty dress of white satin garnished with narcisses, A sumptuous supper was served in the dining room, Some of the beautiful dresses—and the costumes were Among the most elegant seen for some time in Washington,—were the following: Mrs. Steven- son’s, an elaborate costume of heliotrope velvet brocade with trimmings of old point luce; Miss Collum’s, peari satin brocaded ina rose pattern; Mrs. Gen. Sheridan's, an elaborate costume of peach-pink satin and’ tulle, corsage cut square and trimmed with antique mechlin lace; Mrs. Senator Mahone’s, an elegant trained robe of Duttereup satin and chantilly lace: Mrs. Handy, a daughter of Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, khe> dive satin in silver and pink and. trimmings of pink ostrich plumes; Miss Vedder's, peari satin. und tulle; Mrs, Upton’s, white satin with dia- Mrs. Wilkiny’, black velvet and rose Others present were Gen, and Miss Rose- is, Senators Sabin, Mitchell and Mahone, tor and Mrs. Morrill, Mr. James Morrill, tor and Mrs, Miller, of New York, Miss Churchill, Mrs. and Miss Beach, Col. Wilson, Murshal Wilson, Miss Spriggs and’ Representa: tive Wilkins. The handsome rooms at the British Legation were looking thelr best last evening for the ball given by Minister and the Misses West, who re- ceived their guests in the blue room, ‘The Misses West were similarly attired in pink tulle, with laced bodices of pink satin, garnished’ with bows of pink satin, The ball-room was open during the evening, but the guests did not begin to arrive until even o'clock, und after that time the parlors were thronged with prominent monds; sill. eral society people. The cotillion was n at one o'clock, Hon. Chas, Hardinge and West Jeading. The dresses worn were very elaborate, some of which were as follows: Mrs. Vilas’ pearl satin and white velvet; Mrs. Manning's butter. cup satin, Velled in white luce and eascades of violets; Mrs. Whitney's black and white tulle; the Misses Bayard’s tulle and white satin; Miss Endicott’s white tulie and white satin; Mra. Laughton’s black velvet, trimmed with gold se- quins, Mrs. Col. Wilson’s, heliotrope satin, with train ‘and antique lace; Mrs. A. A. Wlison’s, black satin and chantilly lace; Mrs, Leiter's, Diack silk and Spanish lace: Mrs. Hopkins’, em bussed black velvet, with ostrich Uuimuning: ‘Mrs. Nogueiras’, black satin and ‘Spanish lace; Mrs. Warren's,’ lilac satin and Valenciennes lace; Mrs. Carlisie’s, magnificent black satin, with, trimmings of scarlet satin; Mrs. Sher: man’s, a robe of ruby velvet and old point Jace trimmings, The foreign legations were all represented, as well us tne Supreme Bench, Congress, and many of the old District families, The President will give his first state dinner to-morrow evening to the members of his cabi- nel and their wives. Owing to the fire at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Foster, last night, the reception to follow the murrlage of uneir daughter Edith and Rey. Mr. Dulles, this evening, will be neld at the residence of Mr. Charles Nordhoff, 1731 K street, instead ofat the home of the bride. ‘Mrs. and the Misses Strong have issued cards for an “at home” for Tuesday, January 19tn, from 4 10 7 o'clock, The ladies residing on 12th street will re- ceive on Fridays, irrespective of official posi- ton, ‘Mrs. Shellabarger and the Misses Shellabar- ger have issued invitations for a tea Saturday afternoon, January 16th, from 4 to 7 o'clock, Representative and Mrs. Mitchell, ot Con- necticut, who last night gave a pleasant thea- ter party at Albaugh’s, will, on Thursday, give adinner to Commander and Mrs. Goodrich at their beautial home on Dupont Circle. Mrs, Mitchell suill has as her guest Mrs. Almet Jenks, of Brooklyn, The reception of the Yale Alumni Association of Washington to President Porter, at the resi- dence of Secretary Whitney this evening, will be attended exclusively by gentlemen. The President will give a state dinner in honor of the diplomatic corps on Thursday evening, the 21st instant, Mr. C. D. Willard, of Capitol Hil, gives a ger- man on Thursday evening in honor of her daughter's guest, Miss Burns, of New York, to which a large number of Invitations have béen tssued. Judge and Mrs. Strong will give a tea on next Tuesday. Miss Lillie Paret, daughter of the bishop of removed therefrom under tbe _ followiug Maryland, is visiting her friend, Miss Helen | regulations: In the day time, within four Yates, at 3417 Pennsylvania avenue, hours alter the snow ceases to fall; if tue Representative and Mrs. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, have removed from 25 Lafayette Square to the Riggs. The house of Mr. D. P. Morgan, on Scott Circle, 4s for the present closed to society, Mra. Morgun having been called to New York’ by the death of an uncle. ‘The third daughter of Senator Cameron was introduced to society last week at aitea given. by Mrs, Raymond Rodgers. Mrs. Grosvenor, the wife of Representative rosvenor, and Mrs. A. C, Thompson, of Ohio, rived in'the city yesterday and have taken apartments at 1327 F street. Mrs. Hunt, of Decatar, IlL, is the guest of Mrs. Tiers, of Rhode Island avenue. Miss Eustis and Miss Lula Eustis have taken their annual winter trip to Aiken, & Cand will not return before April. -eoe- Rev. Dr. Bristor’s Aceuser. SHE BREAKS DOWN UNDER CROSS-EXAMINATION BY BRISTOR, The trial of Rev. G. R. Bristor, pastor of the Methodist church at Spring Valley, N. J., tor improper relation with [da Downes, was con- tinued In Jersey City yesterday by the commis- ston appointed by the church authorities, Ida Dowues told her story, as previously printed, romptly and intelligently. Dr. Bristor con- Gocted the cross-examination himself. Sho be- came nervous and confused and when he asked her why she had not spoken of the as sault sooner did not reply. Dr. Bristor insistea that his question be answered, When sho broke into tears. The presiding elder then interfered, When cross-exainined as to her two retractions e pointed her finger at Mr. Brigtor and said: wrote the first to save you and you fright- ened me into writing the other.”” When she left the stand she Was suffering with nervous amember of the prostration. 3 Valle; fed that she waa at Bristor's house eteriave church, test when ids made her retraction, which was voluntary. Mrs. Rapell, the nurse, testified that she was @ domestic In the Bristor household at the time of the alleged assault on Ida Downes, She thought the assault could, not, have occurred without her knowing {t. Presiding ‘Craig then adjourned the ¢as¢ until this morning. A States Rights Quertion. MARYLAND DEXYING THE RIGHT OF FEDERAL INSPECTORS TO INSPECT STATE STEAMERS, ‘The papers in the controversy between the United States steamboat inspectors at Balti- more and Coramander ‘nore of the Mary- land oyster navy, were received by Supervis! Inspector General Dumont. from Supervising Inspector Curran yesterday. The, papers em braced several communications, which passed ‘7m. O, between Messrs. Levi Valentine and Of the atl eral of Maryland, to PBeetioct that the United Staves authorities had no right to inspect the state steamers. The ‘ore ask tor fastractions probable the matter will be referred to the United States district attorney. DECISION IN FAVOR OF A Or Siocisting of Judges fe rand Heat Gerson, has uoaninn (ded. t0 26 Treasury, commissioner of patents. i patent ‘Uficate. Fy ery county, cago, Il Evans, ery to ‘Thomas; 0. 8. Haver!: Bertie M. and OPFiceRS OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTED. ‘The Bar association last evening held its an- Rasl mesting at the sour: house and elected yne, president; Vorthingion and R. R. Perry, vice presi: ‘Eitiou Beerstary’ RIFLING OFFICIAL LETTERS. A City Post Office Clerk Charged With Rebbing the Matis. Harry C. Alliger, a neatiy dressed young man of 23 years, who has, for the past three years, been employed as a clerk in the city post office, ‘was taken in custody about 4 o'clock this morn- ing by Post Office Inspectors Henderson, Smith and Troy, and was held at the office until later, when he was taken before United States Commissioner Mills, where he was charged with riffing the mafis. At the time of his arrest five letters were found on his per- son, three of which had been opened and robbed note, a check and a TS were taken from the official mail, and were addressed to the Secretary of the the United States treasurer and the After his arrest Alit- ‘tor Henderson that he iad been rifling the official mall ior the past five months. The accused isa two years of York with h ofa ten dollar ‘The lette T confessed burg, K; ind He Alliger has there that he has taken hundreds of doilars, 0s. he ook the letters addressed to the Preastiry | bills sent Jor redemp- department sa fat to Ini wi taki was containing Uon, and aiso fractional curren uddressed to the commissioner of patents, wil contain money, were mainly selected b: iu assorting the mail and retained. been three years and a haitin the po rt come originally trom On vi New York. im am Eleg: Kant rooms, tryin to secure the v: the Secretary of U He is not married, but bus pare and a brother living in this Cit was $800 per year. with their ef en it did great damage to the carpe Mr. Foster is of the opinion thitt the insurance on the furniture covers half tie loss, although many articles valuable ior their associations Were lost, and It is dificult tw place a money Value on them, as they could not be repiaced. crowd collected about the house and much sympathy was expressed for th especially because it was on the eve of the w: iU was uscertained tb nated In a servants room in the attic, where a small sheet-iron stove sivod near to the wood- A large ding. wrok which had ignited. The house this morning, both Inside and ont, presented u rather torlorn appearance, walls Were covered with a sheeting of ice and icicies hung trom the eaves and wiudows. side the iurniture was piled around in contu- . The carpets were tor ings and walls were soaked with waicr, ver the house with sio Foster went « of the Fir was found that the loss to the ex- not be very great. to the wardrobes of the which were in the second story and w drenched by the water thrown on the fire. Ii is impossible to tell for this reason wa ual loss is, but itis thought that it will be fully covered by insurance. L. Dent, having d the damage ‘two the by insurance by Mr. E. Mills, covere for the wedding of rangem being that the receptio: sidence of Mr, Charles Norduotf on K street. men’s insurance —— ‘The Snow Law. OLD ORDINANCES IN FORCE 1 WHAT HOUSEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO Do. In reply to an inquiry made by a correspond- ent, THE STAR publishes the laws enforced in ‘the District in regard to snow and ice on sidewalks. These laws are found in Webb's Digest, and are sections numbered 18 and 19, Page 163, and section 23, page 220. Section 18. says: “Tenents and occupant there are no tenan pai or any person having care of any bull street, open space, or public elty where th way or sidewalks, shall cause the snow to be | bordering on any reservation i snow fails In the night time, before 9 o'clock in the forenoon succeeding such fall; under a pen- alty of not less than two nor more than tive | dollars, and of not less than fifty cents nor more than two dollarsfor each and ev the same shail remain after the prescribed time; these provisions and regulations to weil to snow that may fail from any building.” henever the sidewalks or any part thereof adjoining any building or lot of ground on any street, sti ice, it shall be the duty of the occupant, and in case there be no occupant, the owner, or any rson having the care of such building or lot, cause such sidewalk to be made sate and con Venient by removing therefrom the ive, or by covering ‘the same with sand or some other suitable substance; and in case such owner or occupant, or other person, shall neglect so to do six hours during or forfeit aud pay a sum not less than two nor more than ten dollars torevery day tne same Section 19 iy for day time, the" space or 06% in thi says: ot be, she, ‘oung man about twenty- ® came here from New her several years ago and tor Qver three years past had bees employed iu the Washington post office, and heretofore has porne a good reputation. “From time to losses been reported, and several nights ago suspicion having been directed to Alliger he was shadowed. seen to puta letterin his pocket Tested, when he was brou sioner Mills. A charge was preferrea against im of having abstracted a letter trom Cutletts- addressed to the commissioner of therefrom a 810 silver cer vised that he was entitied to counsel and the case was continued tll to- morrow aiternoon. In default of $2,000he was committed to jail. een in charge of what is known a8 the “official case,” where let ernment departments were bh laints have been received frotu the Treasur! partment of loss of letters, and it is s ly Unis morning he was nd was ar- ht before Commis —- A FIBRE AT ME. FOSTERS HOUSE. Great Damage Done by Fire and ly Furnished M: A fire broke out early lust evening in tt mansard roof of the large double house, 1405 I street, occupied by Hon. John W. Foster, re- cently the minister to Spain. The wedding ot Miss Edith Foster, a daughter, oce ing, and the members of the wedding party were in the parlors discussing Uhis event when they were startled by the announcement of the fire. At once ull was confusion, and the ant appotutments, Presented @ disordered sccne us the firemen, policeman, friends and neighbors hurried about juabies from destruction. S, as they had originated in the wood-word of the roof, spread rapidly, and the top of the house Was soon enveloped in es. Streams of water playing from the rovis of the adjoining houses soon gor the fre under controi, and t guished. The willing had been busily engai house into the was finally and of helpers ged. in carry in joining residences of Mr. Jolin W.Thompson and Chiet Justice Waite the val bie iurnitureand paintings. Tie trousseau of tu bride, and the wedding presents were of course the first things thought ol, and the greater por- lon was couveyed to a ‘place of sulety. T water streaming down the walls ad u The largest ii utes OL Ube 4; The house Mr. Foster and bis ta ily have ‘been received ‘iuto tne bony homes of Culet Justice Waite and Mr. J ‘Thompson aud are engaged to-day in preparing Miss Edith Foster, wiicn Will take place this evening according to th mis wiready made, the onl; Will be b i beencumbered with shall continue so encumbered.” Section 23 says: “Itshall be the duty of the commissioners of improvements, as soon as practicable aiter every fall of snow, to have the same removed trom the flag footwaysand paye- ments on the south line of the open the north side of Pennsylvania from Ist to 15th street west, the expense whereot shall be paid out of the Of the respective wards.” ‘These ordinances of the old MARRIAGE Edith F. the followi: ————— A@sirs in West Washington. ‘ana LICENSES, — Mi Va., an my id; Alien Foster, still in force ana carried out by the District Commissioners and by the Police Court. ia cio have been isued by the clerk of the court to Lee Welch and Mary Shiv and Catharine A- Rodge i ‘Boose and Laura Johnson, both ma 3. Waiter Robertson, of Chi- baroline M. Wyville; John B. Lynchburg, liams, ot Roavoke Margaret V. Bau: county, M ; Felix F. Byrne rs, of Mobile, Ala: Jas. , Va.; W. A. Scherer and Iner, both of Montgom- Macy Dulles, of Detroit, John Dove ‘and , of Towanda, Pa, Swank; ‘Thos. Turner, of’ Pittsburg, and Elza Roy; Lewis 0. Knowles, of William: N.C, and Lilly E. Beck; Richard Robi a officers: J. G. A. B freastrer, ata J M- Johnston, directors, jewman and H. E. Davis, lock Ss, Kate Naumann, living at S0s8 Street, West We . nd dead while cut meat in her store. coroner was inspector's note. me dled. Com ters | Auliger tis ‘oftice, | anty ida cs His sala rs this even rile xtin- er, ‘out or Une how and furnita family the tire origi- The due up aad Lhe ceti- Mr, tthe ae was owned bullt by Clark tilubng is wiso vie a W. aur excepuion at Lue re TRE DIsTRIcT— and in case is, the owners, isan, tuol- y four hours } ty as the they, ~ shall ‘on avenue, ppropriation tion are lcenses of Mou lurthia W. Wil- en inson, A. ©. Bradley, E, Hamilton, { inating a The Whitaker Trial. MEARING TESTIMONY POR UNE DRFENSH In the trial of G. A. Whitaker, Indicted on @ charge of presenting false bills to the naval bureau of medicine and surgery, afer Tae STAR'S report closed yesterday aternoon, E. T. Kaiser testified that in May, 1883, be was @ clork with Mr Whitaker, and knew that the latter furnished goods to the bureau of medians and surgery. Carrigan would come into the With an envelope, and goods would be sent to the-bureau by the porter, or sometimes by a clerk. The witness had ‘seen Catrigan come to the store and get articles without any written order, He had no account there. To-day, Robert Lancaster, the porter of the bureau, testified that he delivered goods from the [store to the Navy department in 1883, always toCarrigan in person of placing th on his desk. ‘ ng Rev. Dr. Sanderiand, Wm. Galt, M.D. Barr, HL. Sempken, M. W. Beveridge and others tost- fied to the good reputation of the defendart Charles W. Black Wood, a clerk In the store testified to having filed orders fort In 1883. Sometimes Carrigan would come. t and take goods away tn person: had delivers goods In Carrigan’s room himeelt, Henry E. Cooper, another elerk, testified to goods Being sent t te Daren) At 1:50 the defendant, Mr, Whitaker, took the stand and testified tat never recelved a dollar more than itled to, District Governm: ILLEGAL FENCE sew nam Athirs. AN A TROUBLESOME, The District quest tre the sewer printing that erawtng a lette and say ing Y it will be fin t this sewer without going ar the corner of D street inorder to ob y steps proper line ppened a plan of the city. PROPOSED OF. Works. Nicholal Brothers, in a tetter to the ( stoners, ask permission to erect. 4 bal by it present t dary Venosylwania awe: 1 We desire is Isolated com or property, aud a thre daw eon could damae nane i ttsel, and Would entail but oursel wes Jons Lo no on; PANGELOUS STRUCTURES. Mr. Charles W. Handy, agent. #21 F street ddiwest, its been nolitiod by the building fnspector to take down the burut-buildliug we the north t corner of Sth and Boundary Sirwets within five days. The occupants of house 311 street northwest have been notice fled to Vacate th: 1.808 AL OD has b tas unsal 8 beet notitiod in” Usirty days the two story fram AAG Ist street southwest. Mr. Jobu has been notitied to take down w days the three brick house K street soutbenst, been given twent secure tie brick bullding 1122 nue southeast, fifteen and 319 ta ‘The Com Jordan an additional py tau police, D.C, tur L premises of the’ Washingt pany, Without compensation trom the District o bia, Jonu Kitz of a hy rant on pitel aud Ist streets nor % Robert ts Alfred Anderson, two vue grants cu the workhouse: days been pa » Provided they leave th Mr. A AXuayestn rthwest, Im a letter to tb es Uiat EA residents of T street, between Sth and. Sta streets, and a large portion et those on S strevt, between T und Boundary sitects, have been without st Suiurd r a iis aitention to toe argent 4s laps on T strect soutleast, tom Kelly has been appointed special policoman oe de duty 1 dary, and from 19ih to 22d st > “ Gath™ at Gapiand, Ma. AN AUTH ‘eu to Butte s northwest, “Gapland™ is uh Townsend's mountain jodge in the butdefidd of Crampton’s Gap, from Washingtou ‘on the Hagerstown the Baltumoreand Vbiv railrond, Darin st sets President Cleveland's inauguration, he hue built Were three buildings, a stone Lbrars, 3% | aud a butlet, 21 feet square, aiso of sand a stable with be three ruumns and keeper's apartn long. | on the top of tae roc Over the library ure eo be feet, overivoking t ant’ valleys; the two bed ro upper verw 13 feet Verandah 6v weetiong by 10 enciosing two sides. stone plers from Under tn vis a cellar Th Gre tivo feek th old red si Which the nd its cht et wide, and can I tive feet ton ‘ainscotting, four ch, and ceiling and beams are of yellow pl wad the mantel isof Albert Dore buiivt Is built <0 us Lo be also a = piers, comman Un Valley, and with ‘of the owner's desi lain, and se elevation of sew, and 250 Jeet aby one ibe atiroad station, alley, and nearly e ule ra tiie distant in Pleasant the sume wove the village or Barkettsville, & mile below in Catoctin valley. Gath” hus butt 2,000 feet of stone wall, dug a wed pr Pp, Which ts ive all the : order: to irrigate his twenty ver rd, vines abd ioresiry plants, He discovered the place hile studytug up the ground tor his romance “Katy of Catoctin,” which has for Its theme emancipation in Part ot Joha Brown's band escaped by Crampton's Gap into. the summits of the South mountain, Mr. Dahigren’s “mountain bouse” is six miles norta, of Gapiand in the same inountain,and Gapla §s Six inties north of the Potomar.” Crampton's Gap hus been looked al by the Baltimore and le tora Washington elty re~ short distance north of It is e natural spring and a rocky promontory called “The Kettles.” At Gapland first-rate sweet potatoes. white polatoes and corn wers raised lust year. Ger Rr or Yorr Coup at once by using Dr Jayne's Expectorant, and so avoid the risk of developing a serious Lung trouble, Ghio, ratlroad peop sortinsummer, 3 ala DIED. BRIDGET. On January 13, 1886, st 10:30 a m, after w short illness, AKTHUR BRIDGET, Notice of funeral hereafver. . CANTWELL. On Tuesday evening, January 1 aSsbnat Dae ine Mie ANN, eluted wile oF tart fay, born In ‘County Tipperary, Ire: Funeral from her late residence. 220 D street souts west, at 840 o'clock Thursday inorning. Ericids wie, Telatives are invited to witend. FOLEY, On Januacy 13th, 1886, ANN FOLEY, a: her residence, 0504 Tins street Lorthiwest In the wey: Enty-foorth seat oc ber age, "Notice of funeral hereafter, * PEAKE. On January 13, 1886, ROBERT PEAKE, aged Atty three year Funeral irom 215 Kighth street southeast, Priday, Sti, at 2 pi. Pricnds and acquaintances ate 6 Apecttuliy-ibvited to atten 2 APPERT. On Junvary 12th, 1886, at 4 o'clock ani dim MARY TIEPERI wite of Paver Pippest, wed seventy seven years, ‘“<Roneral will take place from her late residence, No. 421 'N street nortuiwest, on Thursday. at 2 0Glodk ban. * REINIZEL. At, bls late residenoe, 3226 Grage Street, West Washington. L.C.,on January 13, 1608, WILLIAM 11. hts 1241. aged ity-nine Sears "Notice of furieral hereatter * STELN. On Tuceday morning, 3 12, 1896, Bostock, MINNIE SEER io leo ari, Stein, mt ihe twenty-eixth yeur ui her age, daughter Frederick imhot. ‘Funeral on ‘Thareday, at 3 p.ns., from her residence, 945 Foorth strect nagguwest. Friends and Telatl Tavived to attend _ January 2 (CKNEY.. 11 fiat eh Stsams tee Rome sae. ‘Funeral from his tate residence, No. aired: northweet Thursday, at tive. 7 ‘Burial private. UNDERTAKER AND ‘PRACTICAL EMBALMER, Nata — beg gO Civeinnat! Sehool tor ‘¥.D., Prasigas