Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and ith St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't ‘tie Fepxrve Stan iscorved to mubacribers in the city br carriers on their own acount, at 10 conta per Sean or dae per mothe "Copies at the counter, Z Senty each. Ay" mall potas cents & Siomtte one year, Ste siz mom (Entered at the Post Ofice at Washington, D.C,as WerrkLy StaR—poblished on Friday—@1 = paid, Sik montha, 80 conte Che a{i <n crfptions must be paid im advance: he paper scht longer than i paid for. Kates of adverisiny made known on application. Vou. 68—Na 10,229. WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1886. TWO CENTS. CM USEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip. vu Gk ARKT DRL (SK FLL, OF CH! . CENTRAL UNION MISSION, 909 P, ~! Ee eee ‘spend. fiaein Washington, as the ottes | (RSE age wenn Gospel services every | GOVERNMENT RecgIrrs To-pAy.—Internal (At the Washington Light Infantry Hall of Dr. J. B. Ten byck, 515 12th st. in the practice of wae at 7:30, conducted by pastorsof the city. Hid Tevenue, $416,679; customs, $522,776. his specialty, the higher grades of Arti ‘Teeth. es- | Fi bight, Rev. Caas. T. House, of the Memorial a. paper ‘Recinily as developed in the use of “Continuous Gum | M- i Church, wii conduct the service. ‘To-morrow | HON. ALLEN G. THURMAN, of the government on ERIDAY EVENING the Unity Club will be | Work.” which. properly made, 30 years’ experience | (Saturday) night the meeting will be in of Rev. | counsel in the telephone suit, is in the city. Re vibe Slane LLA DENNI- | Mechanical hygienic or durture’ point of view." | Short Gospel tae, Wier eansasices ey SOUTH. | had w conference with Solicitor General Goods ne " " fle, or durable 2 rief testimon SON will porioris suite inney dancing DEN | Reteryeg Dentists bere au elsewhere, “Hol every one that thirsteth, come ye, un hethat | to-Oay. f10,12813" THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE (Ser arttkuolacrs uf ine STSGTON FIRE RANCE COMPANY for the District of Colum- tor the election of Nine Directors to serve for the ‘will be held at theOWice of the Com- pany, Pennsylvania ave n.w., WEDNESDAY, ZODrUMEY 24th, 1886. Folls open ‘at 1 ‘and close at : FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Secretary. AND PHOS- Adminion, 7p rovrre a5 tthe HCH AED Wx wil take place FRIDAY EVENING: FEB. 96TH. A EBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE | and by ‘Tne Latest and Funniest Mystical, Mythological, Mu- | {2¢ glee or um boities by W.1> MILBUEN, bole tae sleal Absurdity, by Gill and Jessop, authors ‘Sout “Adonis,” entitled = APHRODITE STILL IN THE RING, <3 ae Illustrated by the Kecentric Comedian, 531 15th st. HARRY BROWS, ORNAMENTAL AND USRFUL Goops, Auda Great Comedy Company, under personal direc- Tcueeae See his advt. under Holiday Goods. Norce To “The Diamonds in this window are not real, Please do not break through and steal.” ‘The PALAIS ROYAL having been informed that suspicious characters have been seen loitering late at night outside of the show window wherein Is displayed samples of the new stock of Diamond Jewelry, has had a sign dispiayed, worded aa above. MR. JAMES B. DICKSON, a Introducing the latest selections from the most popu- Jar operas of the da: ‘THE DANCE OF THE STATUES And THE FAMOUS BROOM BRIGADE. Next Week—Nat Goodwin in “The Skating Rink."12 Teves: Week MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15. ‘The Beautifal ‘and Talented Artiste, MISS ROSE COGHLAN, In the Brilliant Drama, OUR JOAN, By the author of “ Forget-Me-Not” Aa-Seats now on sale, Et WIE JAHRMARKT COMMITIER HAVE DE ‘cided to close the voting at TEN O'CLOCK P. 3 FRIDAY for the following articles: Baton for ‘Parlor Desk: Butcher s Scale Seengerbund Badze: Doi SMaunercnor Badge: Bicycle, Smoker's ‘Outtit: St. Jacob s Oi ‘The following on SATURDAY at TEN P.M: ‘Table 0 like the genuine that even professional thieves are deceived, is a compliment to tne Palais Royal. Diumond Hair Ornaments, Lace Pims Earrings Bracelets and Necklaces for Ladies, and Shirt Studs and Pins for Gentlemen. Also, Rolled Gold, Oxidized Silver, Jet, and Sterling Silver Jewelry. As fine an assortment as any in the city at half jewelers’ prices. ded Cane; Spencerian scholarship; Gold Locket; 1 Wateh for Lanty. TEN Bedroom set ‘Secret Voting from NIN. on FRIDAY and SATURDAY HE MIKADO FETE, TO. LADIES OF Sf. JOHN'S CHURCH, WE: SHING will be held at FORREST HALL, B24 st. on THURSDAY umd FRIDAY. Lith and 13th nN Instani. at 7:30 pam. Admission, 60e” ‘Matinee Fri Fv & RN gs day, 12th instant, at 3:30 p.m, t Fe A NNN 5ss, ERZOG'S NINTH STREET OPERA HOUSE, e AAA ESS as - ‘The Only Down Town Place of Amusement, Ostrich Feather and Gauze Fans are the correct style. No lady or gentleman who knows the stores of Washington thinks of buying » Fan without first visiting the Palais Royal, and because we show as fine a variety as all other stores combined. Prices guaranteed the lowest. Please ask to see the new stock of 9c. Fans. We show a Hand-painted Satin Fan, with feather tips, for 98c. that are sold else- Admission, 10 and 25 Next Week—LOUISE POMEROY, in Hamlet Bichara LLL Komen and Juliet, Man’ and Wile ‘Camille. NATIONAL THEATER. — where for $1.50 and $2, EVERY EVENING —— AND SATURDAY MATINEE, e sHook AND COLLIERS COMPANY FFF ERR A TURT H Hf ERR RRR. p55 In the Uniou Square Theater's Latest Success, EF EE AA T HHH FR RRR “ss, “A PRISONFR POR LIF P EeA4 EW HEE Bagh- J. B. STUDLEY v EREA 4 HOH Eee & RB Sss8 = And a Powerful Dramatic Company. Produced with ull the original scenery, music, com Not being certain that Feathers would be much ‘worn we did not at first import direct. ‘The new lot ypened are our own importation. Therefore w i a coc neue of Ostrich Feather Tips, {n alt colors, for their own scenery. pany carry Sit | 48c,. which are thesamie quality a8 “sold. previously - by us, and now being offered by our competitors, for ROSE COGHLAN | @se bunch. Silkk Buds for 68c., are identical to those EREWSg tar (De ecneral request). Mfr, TENE W, | offered elsewhere for 98e. bunch. soba hg yy og Pee ‘The new “Mititary Pompons” we offer at 3c. PAIS FAST AND PRESENT. GO" | 2B cone Sie wae ae Toes tans Gochere rpuearex coma 8e. a yard. ONLY SENSATIONAL SHOW IN THE CITY. ‘The National Four Combination, including 30 Artists EXTRA~Grand Glove Contest Every Night. — Admission We. and 25e. ——- ‘Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. f10-4t| Gea. E 00. ¥ EER ,88, SHAND PRIZE CALNIVAL gn" So yyE Oo Sere a2 fu &8 WY EL ott - TUESDAY NIGHT, FEBRUABY 18, 1886, Land oo - Eade poem London Made Undressed, Kid Gloves, new styles of The event of the season. Plectric and ‘Lights. ‘Suis a edited manatee of renceved sents Admission, 25-. Skates, Ge. Reserved seats, 25e. | for 98c. a pair, which isa special price. extra = lw Dark Shades in Dressed Kid Mousquetaire Gloves pM MUSEUM. ‘are offered at the special price of 60c. for this week; D™? ; Pa ave..near lith street. | one pair toa customer. MAT RDAMS CHINESE MINSTRELS, New Shades of Tan in Undressed Kid, button and ees Sand mousquetaire styles, Every pair tried on and war- GUS HILL'S NOVELTY COMPANY. ranted. First-class Artiste, — Every Afternoon and Night this Week. ‘Tue Great Lamonts, Fred Russell. Gus Hill, Landis GGG ERE NN N TIT ,58, and Ward. Jennie Meade, Ainia Bellesia, @ GE NNN T Coneinding with Carnival of Ve A es spor “Admission to all only 10 cents 6c kee NNN OT = pHuE scorr ART GALLERY, WILLARD'S HALL, Can be rented for first-class Entertainments. GENTLEMEN'S GOODS AT SPECIAL PRICES, No trash at any price, but the finest goods at 3m reduced prices until Saturday, Feb. 13, at 6p.m. WW acTERS GALLERIES BALTIMORE, WILL | 39¢. satin-tined English Scarfs for 25¢. be open all WEDNESDAY frou ‘unt 7 As: May and vod Feb. Faster Monday ahd all the | 90¢- Puffand Kuot English Scarfs for 39e. ‘75e. and 68e. improved shape English Scarfs for 48c. 25e. English Fancy Bal. Half Hose for 15c. 50e Broken Lots of English Half Hose for 25c. $2 “Gloria” Clcth Umbrellas, warranted two years, for $1.79. ‘25c. Warranted 4-Ply Linen Cuffs for 19¢. 50e. Full size Tailor-made Night Shirts for 44 ‘Se. Fancy Embroidered English NightShirts for 69c. 89c. “Pulais Royal” Dress Shirts, 22 sizes, for 79c. ‘$1.50 Warranted best English Kid Gloves for 98c. Saturdays of April Tickets of admission may be or- ered of purchuswd at the office of the Poor Assceia- tion. Corer Charles andSaratogs st, Mount Vernon Howl, Mecaifrey's, 9 Charles st; Myers & dledian, 46 Charis st: Gowwan's, Charles and Mulberry. sta: Moores, Howard and Madisom sta; Beam's, Charles aed Read sis: Beudann's, 181 West baltimore oe ____ LECTURE Y MG A COU! Patoay SSSTSE SER OPE 1, x00, RS eDOS PPPoA OL, A oT ae eee PP AA OL aa TE gs - vor 0 one, York. ep AA OL AA i "as, wauressbemmpscrnmme. |B" gah Eo geht aa “CHARACIER AS r eRISTIc Miustraied by uumerous drawings made inthe pres |° = 4 4 Rc ‘ence of the audience. Seats are now on sale at Fills’ Muste Store! (&-5t Ro Fy & E Th. P33 ¥ ALE HAE om EE % ¥ aah pal wi MAL OE MO 1117-19 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. HA ALU PPP RRR 1 CCC RKB RRM OC E Hus ber kan oo © Ee W cons Be ER i Oo. Pe kK RU Coo REBEL In order to close out the entire stock offine Clothing | IT TAKES YEARS TO ACCUMULATE A by March 1, DRY, PRIME SELECT STOCK OF HARD Woops, SUCH AS WE WILL PRESENT FOR SALE JANUARY 1ST, 1884 IT TAKES FOUR OR FIVE YEARS FOR SUCH LUMBER TO SEA- SON, AND THEN WE HAVE TO SEARCH FROM MAINE TO CAFIFORNIA TO FIND THE CHOICEST GRADES, N WE HAVE BEEN QUIETLY AT WORK SINCE 1880 ACCUMULATING SUCH LUMBER, AND ON JANUARY 1ST, 1896, WILL OFFER 4 STOCK OF THE MOST SELECT HAED WOODS Ix WASHINGTON THE MISFIT STORE, CORNER 10TH AND F, WILE SELL At $5 Overcoats formerly $10. At $6 Overcoats formerly $12. $7.50 Overcuats formerly $15, AL $10 Overeuats formerly $20. At$12 Overcoats formerly $24, Suite at $6 formerly $10. Suits at $7 formerly $12. Suits at $0.50 formerly $15. Suits at $12 formerly $20. SAILING of Prince Albert and Pull Dress Suits from 15 Up (Odd Pants regardless of cost, FOR BOYS 4 TO 13, Jackets and Panis at $2.50. $3.50, $4.25, and $5, Just obe-half foruet prices, Overcoats a: $2. $3, $4 and $5, exactly one-half for. Bier prices Odd Pants 50¢. aud upward. FOR BOYS 13 To 18 Overcoats $4. $5, $6, $7 and $8, exactly one-half for mer prices Buits af the sue reduction at THE MISFIT STORE, WILLET @ LIBBEY, Cor. th street and New Yorkavenua az Lions, Arresriox. LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS, MILLE M. J. PRANDI, 1309 F Sraxer. OPHELIA BANGS, LOUIS XV BANGS. ENGLISH BASKET PLAlTS AND EVENING s CORNER 10TH AND F sTS COIFFUKES. ‘Hair Dressed and Bangs Shingled. 3o2me ss SSH TE Ft ZT We Orre A Faw Cuore Ssy GQ UMH EE on oF Of” Ss, GARMENTS Bui Goo HoH tus b F Bs Sus ‘at prices, im several instances, much below cost, as ‘we do not wish tocarry them over, MILWAUKEE LAGER bust 36 6 1 2Setl Skin Sacoues, ‘and 38, and length ‘THE BEST IN THE DISTRICT. “teal neta Seoques, bust 4. 80, 38 and 40, $165, <-,T ‘isver, bust 36 and length 56 inches, or sale by Dealers generally, or by the Agent, bee ts Tinta Crentar, dar skins, with beaver col- 900, was 97 taAM’L © PALMER ated svuraed tou Linea $40, cheap at $00. 1906 20th Sees: oa at from bet. nerines. ser gate Gao. was Toniy large nites left) jelephone. 454 25 | tram goo. dust 6 und 38, $35, reduced Tore V summa Orricran Company | iphen Yitten tat border trimming, $20, was $85; 09 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ¥.W., 2 and $15. = Coe MARKS EVERY ARTICLE LN PLAIN FIGURES a.m sTiNmurTz 2.005, ‘Hatters and Furriers, I Ce SUPERFLUOUS Javely re ry 1237 Pennsylvania a1 . trace. ‘permaneut LE) 204 10TH STREET N.W. py te We pane Ope Conese ones bair. Write for fuli particular. ‘Feits for Unners and alaiers GABRIEL, 702 15h st aw. Gaarooal, Lime. Coment 30. oi hath uo money.” Daily noonday re Drayer service at WASHINGTON, D. C., FEBs11 71, 1886. ‘At @ special meeting of Stonecuttcrs’ AS: sembly 2593, held upon above date, It was unant- mously resolved “that on and after the 3d day of May hours shall constitute a day's work for members ofthis body, and that present wages shall remain in- tact alter operation of such rule.” By order of the Union. 12-26 => MASTER RUILDERS _ASSOGI IN (reel nea ition No rt Howe Toth, at To'clock p.m. T'S. KING, Seow. ee => K. OF L.—THERE WILL BEA MASS ‘Mesting of the Brickmakers “Unions TUESDAY EVENING, 16th, at Odeon Hall, 44 st god Pvonsylvania ave. and all persons are invited to ‘attend the meeting, as there will ena os ing, as there will be good speaking. (DE, SOSSENSCUMIDT mas RE ‘moved his office and residence to No. 1807 Ht nw,, fronting New York ave. aeawe (5, ME JARVIS BUTLER WILL ACCEPT ‘a limited number of Piano puplis, Mondays, ‘Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Fridays, alter Sp. m.. Ad~ dress oF call at Sanders & Staymian’s, O34 ¥ ui. 2.w. SPHCIAL NOTICE—THE ANNUAL NATIONAL LPR ANI: MATOS Asoo TION, of Washington, D. C., for the election of Lieven Directors for the ensuing year, and for the purpose of fransacting such other business as may law hilly come re the ‘stockholders in general meeting, will be Held at the Principal omce, Gf the Aneottlon 1218 Fest. hw. Washington, . C..on MONDAY, Februn 22d, 1886, at the hour of ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. Mt.” ‘Tie polls will be open from eleven o'clock am. until one o'¢lock jum. HORATIO BROWNING, President, P. 8 RIDDELLE, Secretary. £10-108 (Ks ROTICE To wiroM Tr atay CoN ‘CERN —Application, has been made for the Sgsue of duplicate certificates of shares of stuck of the Perpetual Bullding Association by umbered 142 to 146 inclusive, o original having been lost oF misiaid. fost JOA! (Fe SOTCE3. A PLUMLEY HAS WiTH- drawn from the firm of RS, CAIN & COM PANY, Undertakers, by mutual consent, fl0-lw? (Fee, DE, SUSAN 4. EDSON TAS tk ‘turned after several weeks absence and will Fesume her practice. She will be giad to see her friends and patrons at her residence, 1308 1 st. v.w. ‘Telephone call $27-2 fio-et the subscriber, series No, 2, the (Ke, DE BAUTERBERG HAS REMOVED from 215 3d st. nw. to 510 Sth st. nw. Of fice hours from 9-10 a.m., 12-2 and 6-8 p.m. Sundays fronr 910 onlv. Telephone call 585. . AN REMOVED FROS ‘408 1st n.w. to 1818 L n.w., and will be lad fo seehis frienss, Horses taken at livery. ‘Telephone est Ei call rest End L rable. 16-Lme (eR, cH ALL HOMEO- hist. has opened an oftice t 611 12th St.D.w. Oflice hours from 8 to 9:30 a. m., 1 to2 and 410.5:30 p.m. Sunday m, 1-0 MACHINES ARE (>, THOSE, USTS larly cautioned against allowing them tobe tampered with at the house by persous repre: senting themseives as being employed by US. as adjusters, and who are in most cases entirely: incompetent, exacting enormous charges and render- ng NO Practical service. We are re<ponsible only for ork done at our office, where none but skilled Work- men are employed and only. genuine parts ‘used. ‘Orders by postal will receive immediate attention. WHEELER & WILSON MFG Ja7-2m' ares ON ‘the stock and uccountsof EWD. W. Assigned to me,and he claims due him, AWK. is authorized ‘to collect ali W.'T. ANDERSON, Assignee <a T OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. JouN H, Kixa, Executor of the last Will and Testa- ment of Ann Pinion, d v. WILLIAM BROWN, 9017. Equity Docket 25. ‘This canse being referred to meto take proof of all Jost claims against the estate of the sald Ann Pinion, deceased, and to state a proper distribution of the find ariving from the sale of the real estate in'this cause In eoordatice with law and the Provisions of the said last Will and testament, notice is hereby given that Usha: to execute’ the suid reierence on WEDNES- AY, the TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF FRBKU- ARY? 1886, at TEN O'CLOCK A. M., at my office, in the United States court house, at which thne and place all persons having claims against. the said estare,or being interested therein, are notified to appear and present their claims JAS. @. PAYNE, Save-tusestfe24 "Audi (FS BROCHE, THE WELL-KNOWN PROFIE. ‘sional 1 cep eaoad Fehie discs preaeiaat ae eet ‘SBe; Dinner woes tetoried Claret included, $18 meal tlekets, $10.00. I am reudy now to sattsty the ‘Moet fastidious gourmet in Washingyon ‘BROCHE'S, second door from ‘Nutional Theater. Dining rooms up stairs: strictly first-class In every re ct, OF ladies and gentiemen. Ala Carte, all-day nee Parties, Bulls, Heceptions, etc, at short notice, PERSONS DESIRING SAFE ance as a INSUR- rotection for their families Or us an Investment, would do well to exainine into the merits ofthe Mutual Lite Insurance Con:pany of New York before insuring elsewhere. It 1s tie largest Insurance Company in the world by many millions: lisdividends are greater, and its policies the most liberal ever. write ven. No restrictions to Army or Navy officers, ‘Call and we will show you Actual Results, aot misiead you by wild. em. ‘Rt K, CRALLE, Special Agent, f-1m IS24 F street u, w. 4=> J. GERMUILLER, arenitect. No, 513 SEVENTH STREET N. W, _FINE DWELLINGS a Specialty. ig-1me CHAS. S. PRICE, DEUGGIST, 426 7th st. aw. ie most complete Drug establishment In South Washington. Our prices are exceedingly low. £3 returned from. profession, ‘Europ, will” resum ‘Oftice, 1311 Pennsy' time MISS M. V. KANE HAS REMOVED TO ‘507 Litu st. nw. Corsets made to order. A etiect at quarunteed, "Also a ‘full ‘line uf Shouider Jaz-2me Keform Waists, French Corsets and Bustles, i <0 CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers, Glover Building, 1419 Fat ‘Deposits, Loans, Exchange, Collections, Dealers in Goverument, District Bonds and all Local ‘Securities, Stocks and Bonds listed on the Stock Exchanges ot New York, Philadelphia, Boston aod Baltimore Bought and Sold. Orders in American Bell telephone Stock executed by wire direct from our office to Boston, Constant ‘quotations of this stock received. $a26 REMOVAL—H. A. SELIGSON, SOLE ‘agent for White, Hentz & Co., will remove On or about Feb. 1 to 1200 Pa ave. nw.” ja20-lm DEE. B. BLISS, DENTIST, REMOVED ‘to 1215 Pennsylvania avenue, over Sam'l Lewis’ Sons, Jewelers, Artificial teeth Inserted with oF without a plate. 45-3 (ee TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ‘OvvicR ov ComernoLiem ov’ THR CuR- aENCY, py AVASHINGTON; December 28th, 1885, ‘Whereas, by sutisfuctory evidence presented to the unde It has been made to appear that "THIS NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. int ths City OF WASHINGTON, in the “COUNTY. OF WASHINGTON, and DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA hax complied vith all the provisions of the Revised Stalutes of the United States required to be complied with before an association shail be muthorized to Com Mence the business of Banking: Now, therefore, 1, HiENIY W. CANNON, Com troller'of the Curreticy. do hereby certify that’ “THE NATIONAL BANK OF WASIINGTON, CITY "OF WASHINGTON, In the COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, and DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, is authorized to commence the business of Banking “as Provided ia Section fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine Of the Hevised Statutes of the United States. In testimony whereu!, witness my hand and seal ot Gea) “oftce, misd8Tit DAY OF DECEMBEH 1885. 431-60t Comptrolier of the Currency. WE EXTEND OUR COMPLIMENTS ‘and beg to announce that we have built, at 7620 M st. n. LARGE AND COMMODIOUS STABLES: where our facilities for Hoarding Horses and furnish- ing our friends and patrons, at shortest notice. ith elegant Carriages and Vehicles of wil descriptions at Feasonable rates, cannot be surpassed. ‘We makes specialty in furulshing CARRIAGES AND COUPES FOR WEDDING! RECEPTION, BALL AND THEATER PART! the practice of ‘vaula ave, n.w. We invite your early aud careful i ton. WOOD BKOTHERS, 1020 M at nw, ‘Telephone Call 472-4. d15-2m. DR. HIDDEN—SPECIALIST—DISEASES: ii enh coda ta Fist Sadar BP. m. Free consultation. om GENE. Tt, ROBERTSON, REAL (Fast Sti istrance inober Gwe Fae ae Ww ulicte the patronaxe of blsfrlends and the public, “LUMBER.” CASH DISCOUNT FOR 30 DAYS. ‘Hardwours 10 per cent off market prices. Floor fark Georgia Fico 36 percent off mace: prion, Yirtate Joa 10 per Cot ott oarcee ¥ ‘per cent off market prices, By valuing 10 percent udfmaarket prices ‘Yinpiule Partition 10'per dent off market prices Ue ete emma White Fine, beter’ grades, @ per cent oi “Hav arrangements for all my mill work, tn nL aan preparca (opie. on tgutes ofall wood Suaigrial required in, ballding” sad Sil estimate’ the €xnet cost trom the beginning to the Sinus in any share part of wpur orders, I will endeavor to plsane you tn quality aad yrossptosms WM. R. McLEAN. Toth and B atresia GAMUEL & SHEDD. ory Mantels, Grates, Latrobes, Ranges. Phimbing aud Heating. Job work prompily done. ro ae 400 Oth street northwest, ANNOYED BY CANVASSERS.—Treasury de- Partmentofficials have been very much annoyed lately by canvassers and persons soliciting sub- scriptions. who ply thelr trade during office hours, The chief clerk has, therefore, issued instructions to the bureat officers of the depart- ment to rigidly enforce rule No. 16 of the ‘Treasury department, regulations, which pro- hibits canvassing and sofleiting subscriptions, A DECREASE oF MrLLIONS.—It is variously estimated at the Treasury department that the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court, that cartons and other coverings of tm: ported merchandise do not form an element of he dutiable value of ‘the goods contained therein, will cause a loss to the government in refunds and in a decrease of revenue from cus- toms of between $3,000,000 and $15,000,000. A careful estimate is now being prepared at the department, PLANS FoR THE NEW CRUISERS.—The plans for the construction of the additional new cruis- ers have progressed _tosuch a point that the Secretary of the Navy has reconvened the board, of which Commodore Walker is presi- dent,” Upon the reassembling of the board cer- tain’ plans and specitications of vessels will be referred to it for examination and report there- on. Engineer-in-Chief Charles H. Loring and Naval Constructor Fornald have been ap- pelted additional membersof the board. The oard will reassemble at the Navy department on Monday next. AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were Senators Ransom, Stanford and Gibson, with Bishop Galleher, of Louisiana; Represen- tative Reid, with Major W. H. Gregory (N.C. Springer, McRea, Pideock, Henley, _Cobi Wheeler, Henderson (N, C.), Frederick, and Parker; ex-Representative mverse and ex- Secretary Columbus Delano, and J, H. Smyth, ex-U.8. minister to Liberia, THE THREATENED FLOOD. Signal Men Patrolling the River—Ice Boats at Work on the Gorge. The news received from the upper Potomac this morning was not of a reassuring character. The efforts to clear the ice from the harbor, 0 as to give a clear passage to the flood expected from the mountain district, was renewed. The tugs E. D. Hartley and Mary Lewis, employed by the citizens’ committee, went down last evening as far as Fort Foote, where the ice is packed and gorged. The tug men reported that the gorge extended as far as they could see. This morn- ing the tugs, after breaking the {ce for some distance in the Washington channel, went down below Alexandria and attacked the gorge. They were working there this afternoon. River men and whart owners thought it would be folly to start the fee outof the harbor before an ontlet had been made below Alexandria, as the broken ice would only make the gorge worse, Mr. Browning, of the citizens’ committee, had aconterence this morning with Manager Ridley, of the Washington Steamboat com- pany, with the view of securing the services of he two ferry boats of the company to aid in breaking the ice. Mr. Ridley went to Ale andria this afternoon to look over the ground, with the intention of going out from there with a boat, if it appeared practicable, The steamer John Gibson came up this after- noon from Alexandria, and will start to-morrow morning for New York. If the gorge 1s not broken by that time the steamer will attempt to ram her way through, ‘The ice in the river above Alexandria is very soft, and boats plough through it without much trouble, THE UPPER POTOMAC. A telegram was received at the signal office this morning from Harper's Ferry stating that the water in the Shenandoah rose four feet Guring the night, and the tee had broken up in that river and was running out rapidly. ipiesala, ts owilig to the rain: Meher » the moun! and caused a large flow from the snow nto the'river. “A signal service report frotm Obeim bridga announced @ rise dl ved night of two feet nine Inches. PATROLLING THE RIVER, Two men from Fort Myer patrolled the river from Chain bridge to Cabin John bridge during the entire night. Early this morning Lieut. Thompson, the commandant of Fort Myer, sent out a detachment of meu from Fort Myer Wo establish a telegraph line to the Chain bridge, to be connected direct with the signal office, and hourly reports sent in, The patrol of the river above Chain bridge was continued. Signal service officers were loth to state ouicially what the situation portended, but it could not be denied that a freshet is very prob- able. If the ice gorge at the Aqueduet bridge has not been magnified it will block the rising water until {t gives way, and then the water on the river front willbe likely to reach fur be- yond the banks. The ice gorge reported further down the river, neur the forty may also be in- strumental in causing a flood? STILL RISING IN THE SHENANDOAH, Areport from Harper's Ferry at 11 a.m. re- Ported a further rise of twelve inches in the Shenandoah with the ice running fast and a slight movement of ice in the Potomac. A sug- gestion has been made to THE Stak that in case a damaging flood is threatened, making It Recessary lo secure property from destruction, a@ signal be sounded on the fire alarm bells, ——_-see___ Almost ata Stand-still. WORK SUSPENDED ON THE DAM AND TUNNEL OF THE WATER WORKS EXTENSION AND BUT LITTILE DONE ON THE RESERVOI, Major Lydecker in his annual report to the chief of engineers of operations in January for inereasing the water supply states that the amount expended to the end of the last fiscal year was $1,044,068.49, and the amount avail- able tor the present fiseal year 1s $615,310.51, Nothing was done during January on the dam at Great Falls, and nothing will be done durin; February. The total progress on the tunnel was 318 1-10 feet, All work, except pumping was stopped on the last day of the month owing to lack of funds, and no further progress can be made until an additional appropriation. be- comes available. Owing to unfavorable weather very little was done on the new reservoir. It 1s proposed during February to continue opera- Uons as the weather permits on all parts of the reservoir. REPORT TO THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, Major Lydecker’s report to the chief of engi- neers of operations on the Washington aque- duct during January shows that the amount expended to the end of last fiscal year was $3,841,701.62, and_the amount available for the present year is $20,000. At the Great Falls, the water having been drawn from the canal, such work as could not be done when the new waste weir was built last summer, has been completed in accordance with the agreement with the canal company. All the slopes were properly trimmed and the water-way left in good condition, It is not expected that during ebruary any, work beyond the usual routine will be accomplished, Military Visitors Coming. ARRANGEMENTS T0 RECEIVE THE BOSTON LAN- CIERS AND NEW YORK SEVENTH REGIMENT, The National Lanciers, of Boston, have ac- cepted the invitation of the National Rifles to be the guests of the Rifles during their stay in this city. The Lanciers will arrive here on the 16th instant, en route to Charleston, 8.C. The Lanciers will arrive here at 10:50 a.m. and will be received atthe depot by the National Rifles. From the depot both commands will mareh to the Executive Manston, and by ap- pointment wili be received by the President, Biter which lunch will be served to the visitors at the Rifles’ armory. The Lanciers leave tor the south on the 4:45 train the same da; jutant Rand and Quartermaster Long, of the 7th N, ¥. regiment, were in Washington Wednesday to inquire as to accommodations, should the command visit our city the 19th of ‘April next in commemoration of the 25th anni- versary of their journey hither to aid in the de- fense of the national capital. Capts, Rand and Long were the guests of Col. Moore and Capt, of the W. L. I. Corps, and found that ample quarters could be obiatnedat three of the incipal hotels, within easy reach of tite In try armory, which 1s to be the rendezvous of the 7th in’ ihe event ofa favoraile decision by m upon PI! ret of Which there seems to Be dou roposed. cel pect Wo bring about alx hundeaotoe ‘They ex) to bri ut six hun¢ men, io arrive here during the night ol Monday” 19, and to remain until about 8 o'clock Wed afternoon, the 21st, sie aug, Count this, moraine, sabes Bs a Norco to Wine ‘Taylor from Ag ie vior. ‘The bill all that parties were married in January, 1681; in Bristol, Coun. “and lived together about ve months, when the detend- ose former name was Agn nsbot font, wilfully deserted and abandoned her bos franted. Mr Ed iA; Newnan ayonarol mn x rt Sounsel for the complainant isd —— Cox, hold! AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. PRIVATE BILLS IN THE HOUSE. ———-—_—_. IMPORTANT COMMITTEE MEETINGS. —__.—__ House of Representatives. After the reference ofa large number of Senate bills to the appropriate committees,the Speaker proceeded to call committees for reports of a private nature, At the conclusion of the call the House went into committee of the whole (Mr. Hammond, of Georgia, in the chair) on the privatevalendar. District in Congress. PROTESTING AGAINST TRACKS ON 17TH STREET. The petition presented to the Senate by Mr. Ingalls yesterday protesting against the pro- Posed extension of the Belt line street railroad tracks, as mentioned in THE STAR, was signed by property owners on 17th street who ob- Ject to the laying of a double track, as pro- posed, along 17th street trom Massachusetts aventio to L street. The petition says: “The street is too narrow (thirty-two feet vetween curbs) to accommodate railway tracks and leave sufficient space on either side for car- riages. A railway is not needed in this street or neighborhood. “The herdies pass Scott circle on their way to 16th street, and the double tracks on Connecticut avenue are only one block distant on the other side. If increased facilities are required between certain sections of the elty the track already laid on either side of us should be utilized rather than break ups street when such tracks will seriously ob- strnet the carriage way and are objectionable to Property owners and tenanta. THE FOURTH OF JULY CLAIMS BILL PASSED. ‘The Senate yesterday passed the bill for the allowance of certain claims reported by the ‘accounting officers of the treasury department, and known as the 4th of July claims. Among the Itemsare the following to Washingtonian Sarah King, widow of Wilson King, $96.1. John MeGuire, $46.50. ‘The bill will be sent the President for his approval. MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA CLAIMS, ‘The House committee on claims yesterday instructed a favorable report to be made on Representative Compton's bill to authorize the settlement of the accounts of thestatesof Mary. land and Virginia for advances made to the United States In 1790 and 1791 for the purpose of aiding In the erection of public buildings in the District of Columbia, Capitol Notes. FREE IMPORTATION OF WORKS OF ART. Mr. Belmont, of New York, presented in the House today petitions signed by over 1,247 art societies and artists throughout the United ‘States, asking for the enactment of a law to ad- mit works of art free of duty. They state that the law passed in 1883 by which duties were raised from ten to thirty per cent, was not called for by artists and was not advocated by the public press or dewanded by the people, nor was the measure justified on the plea o1 ublic necessity; that the law has proved a lailure, has restricted trade, and has dimin- ished the publicrevenue. MR. EDMUNDS OUTVOTED. For the first time this session the Senate yes- terday went into executive session on motion of ademocrat, Mr. Harris made the motion, and, though it was opposed by both Messrs. Earaundsand Hoge cncugh republicans vowed aye tocarry it. Hitherto Mr. Edmunds has rmitted no executive sessions, except upon jis motion, thus holding in his ind the key to all confirmations. The action of a dozen or so republicans in voting for an executive ses- sion, despite afr, Edmunds’ opposition, 18 o strued to mean that they are tired of the diia- tory policy that has prevailed with regard to nominations, Peter Gallagher was confirmed as Indien agentin Idaho, No other nomina- tion was considered. i SOLDIERS’ HOMES. ‘The military committee of the House decided to-day to recommend the construction of a Soldiers’ home west of the Rocky mountains to cost $100,000, and to increase the ty of {he four homes in the east so us to enable each accommodate-208 more inmates. For this $0 000. “Ensy aarided also torelmburse Ure ‘hi so to re! FeR0 00. nnume for the money lost in the fall- ing banks at Norfolic. SECRETARY WHITNEY BEFORE THE HOUSE ‘NAVAL COMMITTEE, Secretary Whitney was before the House naval affairs committee to-day explaining the needs of the navy. His attention was directed chiefly to the question of building new naval vessels, 28 recommended in his annual report, The committee were deeply interested in what he had tosay and listened to him very atten- tively. The reorganization of the bureaus of the department was not touched upon, but he will be heard on that subject a little later on. The committee is confining its inquiries now to the question of naval construction, and when Mr. Whitney had answered all their questions with regard to that matter, Admiral Porter was heard. THE COURT OF ALABAMA CLAIMS MATTER has been taken up by a sub-committee of the House Judiciary committee. There are several bills relating to the court before the committee. One legalizes all the unauthorized expendi- tures by the court which were disallowed by Controller Durham; another extends the Power of the secretary of the court for six months, and another authorizes an entirely new court." Messrs, Creswell, Fessenden and Allen, of the court, appeared before the sub- committee in favor of the first two bills, and were very closely questioned by the members. Representative Collins brought out the fact, by cross-questioning, that Controller Lawrence was in the habit of having Mr. Allen’s personal raft for a large sum of mone} for the use of the court, which ir, Allen placed in bank upon’his own account and drew upon as needed. by the court expenses, Mr, Manving, the at- torney, and several other attorneys’ argued ainst the court and in favor of a new one; and a letter has been received from Controller Dur- ham explaining the case and protesting against legislation in the nature of a reversal of his decision, ‘THE HURD-ROMEIS CONTEST. Mr. Hurd’s printed brief in the Hurd-Romeis contested election case was recelved by the House elections committee to-day. Mr. Romeis’ returned majority was 239. Mr. Hurd claims that 79 illegal votes were cast for Romeis in ‘Toledo; 220 in precinct B, ward 8, Toledo; 166 in precinct C, ward 3, same city; 60 in Kelley's Island and several individual votes elsewhere, which, when deducted, give Mr, Hurd a ma- jority of 295, ‘NOTES, ‘The Senate was not in session to-day. A delegation of Indians who have come to ‘Washington from Indian territory to protest inst the distribution of their lands in sever- aly, called on Representative Curtin yesterday and’ lald ‘before ‘him. thelr grievances, ‘The; called upon him as the representative of Will- 1am Penn to take up their cause. Gov. Curtin gave them a very cordial reception. and Speeches were made by the big men of thé delo- tion, “Representative Cuteheon, of Michigan, who made the minority report upon the Fitz John Porter bill will make @ speech against the bill next Tuesday. ‘The bill 10. regulate th > promotion of West Point graduates was passed in the Senate yes- terday. ——+or___ Grand Army Men Protest. ‘THEY OBJECT TO THE PANORAMIC EXHIBITION OF THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN. Some two weeks ago, at @ regular meeting of the Kit Carson post, Grand Army of the Re- public, a resolution was offered condemning the proposed exhibition in this city ofa panoramaot the battle of Bull Ran, asit would be calculated to have a bad Influence upon the minds of the ish meration in exhibiting one of oe ‘meet humiliating: defeats suffered by the Union army during the war. After considerable discussion, in which doubt was expressed as to whather'the post had ‘ny authority to adopt suct a resolution, the entire matter was referred to a committee for thelr consideration, ‘This committee has not jt rey , and in consequence no action Has ‘yer been” taken,” They’ will, However, confer with Capt. Andreas, who is'in of this work, and ia now ont ef th On presen w fepugnant such an exhibition would be to tne Stuer Hopklan who ia the der of th jor Ho} w commander of the Kit Carson post, In speaking of tls inatter toa sentation was very Inappropriate: tone cagieal ve e Of the ‘nation, & nation's victories In battle were the proud heritage of succeeding genera- tions, but to dwell upon its defeats wo it the ebik Rumulistion of “thelr “anosstosy was “'s Spectacle that tow representation of the battle of Waterloo in ‘allowed Paris would not be for one instant, Besides, be th now ‘that the disposition was not to glorii ‘confederate part in the ‘alvil contest, but to pase it byas sate ie and to sejoian ‘united county. WORKING-WOMEN'S WRONGS. Women's Industrial League Have a Hearing To-day. MRS. CHARLOTTE SMITH CREATFS A SENSA- TION BY ASSERTING THAT IMPKOPER WOMEN ARE EMPLOYED IN THE DEPARTMENTS— WOMEN WHO WORK FOR STARVATION WAGES, ‘The Senate committee on education and labor appointed a bearing this morning of the N tional Women’s Industrial league on the sub- Ject of legisiation in behalf of women. Quite a number of ladies connected with the league Presented themselves, Mrs. Charlotte Smith was first-called. She began to complain of im- morality in the departments, and that im- Proper women are maintained by public men ‘aud political influence, and even favored; that honest, hardworking Women are denied places in the’ departments, while those of improper character are retained, She said that there were SIX HUNDRED IMPROPER WOMEN IN THE DR PARTMENTS, and began to read an affidavit, or some written statement with regard to immoral conduct. Senator Call protested against any ex parte charges or assertions that would blacken char acter. Senator Palmer toined in the protest. Mr. Call said that if any evidence of immoral conduet in the departments could be produced the committee would bear it, but it must be positive and unequivocal evidence. Mrs. Smith excitedly declared that she could give proof, and she undertook to mention some chiet clerk who had promoted a female depart- ment clerk, through favoritism and of the immoral character of the female clerk. She was ‘ain stopped by Mr. Call, who repeated that ere must be no blackening of character. Senator Palmer suggested that Mrs. Smith read her written statement of charges, omitting names, : ‘This she was not willing to do. She re murked that the representatives of the indus- trial league had come there to demand their rights and to dictate, WOULD NOT BE DICTATED To. Senator Payne, who had entered the room, said: “You had better go somewhere else. I wont be dictated to by anybody.” Mrs. Smith declaimed ‘somewhat excitedly about the committee's unwillingness to hear facts, whereupon Mr, Payne asked that she be called to order. Chairman Blair very emphatically admon- ished the witness that the commitice would not be the vehicle of defamation; that if she had evidence the committee would heat it, but no eharacters should be blackened. EQUAL CHANCES AND EQUAL WAGES FOR WOMEN AND MEN. ‘Mrs. Heckman interposed with the sugges- tion that the ladies had not presented them- Selves to defame anybody or make any com- plaints, ‘They simply desired to improve the chances of working women for employment under government. ‘They wanted to procure legislation that would give women equal chances and equal wages with men in such ields of government labor as they can perform. hey asked that under the bureau of labor a division be established for women with @ woman at its head, FIETY CENTS A DOZEN FOR MAKING SHIRTS, ‘Mrs, Smith introduced Miss Franklin, of Washington, who earns her living by doing shop work. ‘She said she was a dressmaker by trade; but she does not yet any more of the fine work’she used to get, as the big stores make fine underwear, etc., and sell It cheaper than the sewing women can. That had deprived sewing women ot that class of work. She gets 50 cents per dozen for making men’s shiris; the same price for similar articles; 25 cents for making two women's Wrappers, ‘She could not make two a day. She had’ not earned upon an verage of 20 cents a day. She had nut been able to earn ber own living, and but for outside aid she would have suffered. Several days during the winter she had nothing to eat, but, owing to friendly aid, as a e had had enough toeat. Witness knew of an- other lady, one who occupies the same room with her, who lives as sue does. She is even worse off, because she isa deserted wife. She and her roommate pay $3 per month, and they havo to economize vety closely to’ pay that, ‘Witness hud not had $10 of dress-making this winter. She hase sewing machine, Witness meant by. men's shirts”such as are worn by laboring men, not dress shirt. SURNED OUT RY umm NEW ADMINISTRATION, ‘Mrs. M. J.B. Reeder confirmed Miss Frank- Un’s statements, Her husband Is a dissipated man, and witness has for tour years sup herséifand three children. Her husband ‘wi dismissed from the police force for dissipation. She had done seWing at the prices given by Miss Franklin, When Col, Webster was chief clerk of the Treasury he gave witness a position todochore work at from $14.20 to $15 per month. | She finally got a place in the post office for herself and got her daughter put in the ‘Treasury as a substitute. Together they earned’ about $30 a month and got along very nicely until the new adminis. tration came in, when at the instance of the forewoman atthe Treasury witness’ daugh- fer was disunisved on the ground that the fain- ily had two places under the government, Witness went to the Treasury to remonstrate, whereupon the forewoman procured her re- moval. That was last December. “The re- publicans,” said the witness, “gave me a living and the democrats took it away.” She and her family are supported by witness’ brother daughter,” continued the witness, “has mar- ried since she was turned out; I suppose because she had nothing else to do.” WOULD NOT ASSOCIATE WITH THE OTHER WOMEN, Mrs. 8. R. Reed, a widow of ten years, was employed as charwoman in the Treasury from 1881 to 1885. She engaged in business in Washington, but failed and everything she had was sacrificed to pay creditors. Though a stranger she went to the superintendent at the Treasury and he employed her as charwoman. She has three children, aged 17, 15 and 12, respectively. She had heard women who were employed on the roll of charwoman use the Mont obscene language and sing vile songs. Witness deseri: her hard labor, saying it finally broke down her health. The fore- woman required her to go and sit on the benehes provided for the — char. woman, The forewoman said there were some women there too proud to mingle with the others, and one was no better than the other. ‘The forewoman ordered witness to siton the common benches, and reprimanded her for not doing so, saying witness considered herself bet- ter than the others, A few days later witness was dismissed. On one occasion she, being very faint, sat down, and that was made a com- plaint against her, Witness bad declined to associate or sit with the women, who used ob- scene language. Those women, she said, are still retained In employment at the Treasury. Mrs. T. H. Have, of Boston, made an appeal for women generally. ‘Mrs. Heckman urged legislation to protect the homes of working women from sale for debt or taxes, A LADY WHO DID NOT WANT To GIVE HER NAME because her boy might lose his employment, said she has five children, and her little boy is hill boy for a street railroad. He works seven- teen hours a day for $1.25 perday. She hasan older son, but he has no employment. She told of her hardships in making a living by sewing at ruinous prices. She pays $8 a month rent, and often goesa week withoutapenny, She makes plasterers’ pants three pair for a quar- ter, but she cannot make three pair a day. ‘THE PRESSURE OF POVERTY ON WOMEN. In response to Mr. Call Mra. Hale of Boston, who isengaged ina missionary work among fallen women, said she knew that in all the cities of this country women are forced intoevil lives by actual poverty and necessity. She said here in the District of Columbia government ought to establish and maintain an industrial home for women. She would not advise needy women of the country tocome to Washington in the hope of Procuring government employ- ment, though she suid if Congress would re- uire that women should have the sitions ey are competent to/flll that would afford great help and relief, very willing to learn, and indeed anxious, but them had ts too to provide Maatcials by Which the, children seald be taught sewing. The school she spoke of ts still ntained at Ascension church. Mrs. Stew- had seen & deal of help given to poor Women ‘by the industrial 2 Sitnere wars t deal of destitution and suffering in the istrict. She had been hoping and trying to getsome employmont. A great many pers ad come from Wi ent. Mostof them gap ‘and, she added, can get places es, You" public men. gt colored people preference.” Witness sal was al of suffering in the ¥ children in Maryland who ot go to School because they had no owns a small ,on of $275. ‘are i HF i Hi # Sr i E | Telegrams to The Star. CRAWFORD GETS A DIVORCE. The Plaintiff's Sensational Evidence. CROOK GOES TO MEET GERONIMO. SMUGGLING ARMS INTO MEXICO, No Change in ex-Goy. Seymour's Condition. — -—_ THE OHIO MUDDLE. The Legisiative Investigations and the Cincinnati Police Row. Special Dispatch to Tite EVEN: CoLUmBvs, O., Feb. 12.—The Hayne invest!- gating committee are in session day. Hon. 4. F, McKinney, formerly chairman of the democratic state executive committee, was called, but little bankable evidence could be drawn from him. Hon. Daniel Flanigan, one of Mr, Pendieton’s ardent supporters, is now betore the committee, 1 Cineinnatl police commissioners’ case, as that of Chief of Police Hudson, ts being argued betore the Supreme Court this morning, ex-Goy. Hoadly appearing in bealt of Hudson. THE CRAWFORD-DILKE SCANDAL, The Divorce Case Opened in London To- day—Sensational Testimony. Loxpox, Feb, 12.—The trial of the divorce case of Mr. Donald Crawford against his wife, in which Sir Charles Dilke is co-respondent, was begun today. Great interest is felt in the case, and the court room was crowded when it was called.” Sir Charles Dilke arrived early, and look his seat in the court room without being recognized by most of the people in attendance, Mr. Chamberlain, president ai the local govern: ment board, and’ many gentlemen prominent in official and social life, were present. The ease being announced, the petitioncr’s counsel stated that the first intimation his client had of his wiles untaithfulness was on the receipt of several anonymous letters, the writer of which warned Mr. Crawiord to bewage ot “the member trom Chelsea” (Sir Charles Ike). ar. Craw- ford thereupon made an investigation Into h Wife's habits, and found that she had been eur- responding with one Capt. Forster. This offense he had condoned. Receiving further anon: mous letters, Mr. Crawiord taxed his wite with infidelity, She admitted her gullt and made a full confession. She said she had slept two nights in the (same bed with Sir Chari Dilke. His attentions to her, she said, had commenced directly atter her marriage, He professed to admire her because of her resemblauce to her mother, The Wile of the petitioner had attributed the apony- mous letters to the vindictiveness of hi mother. The petitioner's case rested solely on the wite's confession. ‘The servants of Mr. Craw- ford’s household, counsel sald, would give evi- dence showing that thelr mistress had been had slept ‘The petitioner, Mr. Crawford, was called to fhe withoss stand, and gave testimony support- ing the statements of his counsel. Mr. Craw- ford said he had been startled by his wite ask- jug him whether he would forgive her if she had been unfaithful to him, His wife's sisters had been shown the anonymous letters, and had agreed that they were in the handwriting of their mother. In her confession, the witness said, “Mrs. Crawiord had declared that Sir ‘Charles Dilke had compelled her to enter a bed with Fanny, his mistress, Sir Charles himself lying beside them.” MR. CRAWFORD GRANTED A DIVORCE. Counsel for the petitioner submitted the evi- dence against Mrs. Crawiord, but submitted none against Sir Charles Diike, The court granted Mr. Crawiord a divorce his wite gud dismissed the eharges againt Sir Charles ce. ——_+___ & TERRIBLE ILLINOIS‘ VENDETTA. Several Families Decimated by a Feud Extending Over Years. Sr, Lours, Mo., Feb. 12.—The recent arrest of Tom Russell in Carbondale, Jackson county, Ills., has revived interest in the most bloody vendetta ever fought in this country, which re- sulted in the almost complete exterihination of four powerful families, Russell is now held on two indictments for marder in the first degree, which have been pending ten years. Among the prominent families of farmers living in the Western portion of Williamson county, Ill, in 1872, were the Russells, Bulliners, Hendersons, Cranes and Sisneys, There were several grown sons and daughters in each tamily,and trouble between two of these started the feud. Election day in 1873 the two families had a pitched bat- raneville, in which two Bulli ners and one Russell were wounded. Then the friends of the combatants es- poused their cause, untila half dozen families Were involved on’ each side. In December, 1873, “old man” George Bulliner was shot trom ambush and killed while on his way to Carbon. dale, He died calling on his boys to avenge his death, In March, 1574, while David Bulline One of the boys,’ was returning irom chure with a woman ina buggy, he was shot from hedge and killed and bls companion danger- ously wounded. The families were op) in this wise: The Russells, Sisneys, Delmores and Hendersons against the Bulliners, Hincheliffes and Rudds. ‘The score at tis point stood two to nothing in favor of the Russells, ‘The might of the 15th of May, while Joseph Henderson was standing on his own doorstep he was shot and killed und a man named Jacob Detmore wounded. Two days later Detmore was am- bushed and killed, thus tieing the score. Octo ber 24th Dr. Vincent Hinchelitfe was shot from behind and killed. One month later Levidus Rudd received a load of buckshot in the side, In January, 1874, G. W. Sisney was shot but recovered. August 9th he was shot with arifle, but he again recovered. December 12, 1874, he was at home, surrounded by his eight children and a neighbor named James Hind- man, when “crash” went the glass in the win- dow, und Sisney fell mortally wounded. Two weeks later John Russell was kitled on the streets of Marion, and the year of 1875 opened with the Bulliners one abead. The sherlif ap- pealed to Gov. Beveridge tor aid to stop the Vendetta, Warrants were sworn out against @ number of the members of all the families con- cerned. Jobn Builiner was sent up for lite. Two of the Hendersons and one each of the Cook, Coyle and Crane families were sent to Joliet for long terms. Another of the Cranes was ‘Tom Russell escaped, but returned a short time ago and was arrested. Nearly all the witnesses against him are dead. The familles were nearly decimated, and two graveyards were started in the vicinity as a result of the feud. igen THE COLD SNAP IN FLORIDA, ‘The Editors of the State Tell Just What Damage Was Done. Garsesviutx, FLA. Feb, 12—The annual meeting of the State Press association was held here yesterday. Representatives were present from all parts of Florida, and resolutions were adopted declaring that in consequence of the frocee, the larger part of the fait rematntig on freeze, the larger part remai on ‘the trees was frozen. Bearing trees and trees which were in a healthy condition received no injury, although losing their leaves, and are al- ready ‘budding, with promise of a iair crop for the present year. Itis believed that in no por- tion of the orange growing region of Florida have the trees received THE FUNERAL OF GEN. MaFCcock. ‘The Ceremonies at Norristown to be Very Simple and Brief. Nornistows, Pa, Feb, 12.—The local com mittee of arrangements Las not announced Any program for the obsequies of the late Majot General Hancock, and probably will not, The Temains will be taken from the cara at the De Kalb st ation of the Penn Schuyikill Valiey raiiroad, where a hearse and sixteen carriages will be in waiting. The train will proceed with all visitors who pretet Tematining on board to the station at the ceme tery. The funeral i pass through Math street irom. Dekalb to the cemetery distance of about one mile, There will bee large procession of citizens, but probably ne organizations, as such, ip the line. The visitors escortin rains Will be entertained by Prof. T. at his residence near the cemetery. hold a spe arrangements ry. New York, Feb. 12.—The Secretary of War will arrive to-morrow morning, and will pro» ved at once to the battery, where a carrlage will be in waiting to take bim to Trinity chureh. After the funeral he will probably ac company the funeral party as tur as Philadele pila, | Commodcre Chandier detailed “Liew. ‘ichols, of the navy. to proceed to Governa Island and tender Gen, Whipple the use of steamer totransport the from Governor” Island to New York, and afterwards to Jersey Chy. The e arrangements of the funeral are now ers in citizens’ dress Will assemble at the barge office, where Cole lector Hedden has placed a room at their dis posal, ‘They will not proceed to Governor's foena, but Will receive the body on this side, The navy yard sta will be represented at funeral by twenty officers. Captain A. P.Cook, Commander J.C. Watson, Medical Lnspector J. C. Spear and Chiet Enginser B.D, Re been detailed by ¢ compuny the fine ie have amodore Chandler to ae al party to Norristown, CROOK TO MEET GERONIMO, Hopes That the Apache Butchers Cam Be Coaxed to Surrender. Saxta Fr, N. M., Feb, 12.—Advices have deen received at the militury headquarters bere from Fort Bowie, Ariz. to the effect that Gen- eral Crook leaves there to-day to moct Chiel Geronimo at the Mexican line and confer con- cerning the surrender of the Apaches now on the war path, Lieut, Maus arranged for the meelingaé month ago and the Apaches have so ar kept the compact then entered Into, The hostiles are Worn out and siary . Croahk will adopt m: measures than ever tokeep the Apaches on the reservation, “The system of counting will be changed from the beads ofthe families to the chiets and sub chiefs. Tho latter will be responsible to the ehiets, and the ebiefs directly accountable to the band. The White untain Apach ¥ held in the im= Mediate vielnity of the agencies, where they can beseen. Any Indian suspected of prepal ing to leave the reservatic guard house and his horses is put into a arms con i cated, Gen, Crook thinks this system will pre- vent an outbreak in the spring. SAN FRANctsco, Feb. 12.—A dispatch was received yeste aaus, who is day at Presidio from Lieutenant at the San Bernardino rancl the boundary on the Arizon: in at his present camp f days, When he will continue his march to ie, No further news of the recent encounter between Americans and Mexicans near Nacori, Mexico, was contained in the dispateh, SMUGGLING ARM GALVESTON, TEX., Feb. 12.—A sposiai from Matamoras, Mexico, to the News, suys: Gen, Pedro Hinojosa, secretary of war, has issued order prohibiting the importation of fire- and ammunition in the Zona Libre fro: river towns, and the exportation of any arms from Matamoras into the interior. This order Js intended to erippie the state government of Tamaulipas under Gen, Cuclia, and prevent his adherents from preparing to resist the fed- eral government, but tt will full in its purpose. Large quantities of arms and ammunition are being continually smuggled into th The federal government can never pat ihe wholesale smuggling until tr guards Is Increased tet use of the state forces were recent; Brownsville, ‘The federal cavalry guards aod he customs patrol kept the best. lookout poss bie for several weeks, b ry gun and car ridge has sately passed into (he iower country, ——— FRESHET IN THE SCHUYLEILL, Damage Done to Mills and Other Prop- erty Near Philadelphia. PHILADELPAIA, Feb. 12.—Yesterday's rain and thaw cal @ big rise in the Schuyl kill above Fairmount, Schofield’s Economy mills at Manayunk were flooded with mud and Water, but the damage was slight, ‘The base- ment of Campbell's mill near by was al¥o inun- dated. On both sides of the river below Fair Mount dam the Ude which was last night above some of the grates ealyeedie mares LLY water moving 4 carrying with {t large quantities of toe rubbish. At Gibson's point several barges were carried away, and it re that oue Of the caissons of the new Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge at Gray’ Ferry was injured, There will also be some lose by damage done to machinery on the fats near the bridge. The freshet brought down trom the upper Schuylkill large quantities of lumber, four canal boats and two wrecking scows values at $2,000, An effort was made to retard them, but they rushed into the Delaware, PARTS OF NEW BRUNSWICK SUBMERGED, New Beunswick, N. J., Feb. 12.—The tee in the Raritan river broke during the night and the river immediately overflowed tts and submerged the lower part of the city. Dri wood is. ig oUt Lo BoA, water on Burnet street is knee deep. All business in the ship yards and coal ‘oy along the river has been suspended. The fires in the furnaces of the New Jersey Rubber company have been extin= guished, and the works have been compelled to shut down, NYACK, N.Y.,Feb.12.—The severest rainstorm of many Years prevailed throughout Rockland county yesterday. | The main thoreaghtare from Nyack to the interior of the county was Water to a depth of four tect, and. travel in that ‘Way was shut off. At Orangeburg the water was so deep over the West Shore railroad tracks last night that the fires in the engines were tout and trains were thereby greatly delayed, The ‘storm is still raging severely te an Gov. Seymour ne Better. ¥., Feb. 12.—Ex-Gov, Seymour's unchanged. ht to CHALES HERMANN HANGED FOR UIE MURDER OF HIS WIFE, BUFFALO, N. ¥., Feb. 12.—Charles Hermann, the wife murderer, was hai at 1:43 this morning. The crime for which he was executed was the murder of his wife, Eva Hermann, by cutting her throat with @ razor a their bome, 3 Blossom alley, Buflalo,on the nigat of ember 1, 1885. ‘The victim's body was not discovered Until the third day afver the crime was committed, and on that afternoon Her mann was arrested. Soon after bei: taken into custody he admitted that he cut his wife's Uhroat. He said that on the evening of Sunday, November 1, nis wife told him she was going ‘out, but would not tell him where, and tis so angered him that he threw her on the floor and cut her throat, He then threw tne body on the bed and put a quilt over it, after which went out and got drank. On his return he was ad- mitted by his landlady, Mra. Lucy Nuenol and went straight to his bedroom and lal down und slept on the bed beside his murdered wile. He claims that he did not_know his wite Dur this isnot believed and. it is thought that but this is not believed, an it the body remained on the floor until ‘Monday or Tuesday. That the murderer was at home and occupied the room with the corpse on Monday and Tuesday nights is confirmed by Une stalement of the landlady, Hermann was indicted and placed on trial for the crime ii December. The jury on December 2 after 20 hours deiiberation,oo a taurder in the first degree, and on 31 Hermann was sentenced to be December banged —— John G. Thompson's Remains. PORTLAND, OREGON, Feb. 12.—The remains of the late ‘John G.’Thompson will be em- balmed and sent to Columbus, Obie, for inter ment. ————— General Foreign News. A SYNDICATE TO COLONIZE CONGO. apy material damage, These resolutions were ‘adopted in view of ex eports regarding the ‘done Sam Jones to the Public. HE CHARGES A CHICAGO FIRM WITH STEAL- ING THE COPYRIGHT OF His SERMONS, aos netecetreeee ibis city of his sermons, {nit he says: “Rhodes Chicago (the latter a preacher, Suderstand)y, have perpetrated the boidest rob- (on my’ wife and children) and burnished their deeds with the most audacious impudence on record. They have copyrighted my own inst: L hope all honest book- tellers will refuse to deat goods.” to deal in stole Fire Near ee ger ym Mp., Feb. 12,—1 flour mill of John L. Herter, two miles wesl of Uhis elty, 1d Kt of Belgium, to-day signed & contract, at for the first loan of £500,000 to anjinternational syndicate to col- ‘STORM. akzt o Feb, 12—A from rs to the 7imes-Democrat says: “The expose ofthe exmaine of soldiers warion