Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, EF cept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, North-vest Corner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, H. KAUFFMANN, Pre ‘Tar Evrsise Stan city by carrie week. or ie cents each mouth. © (Enters = second-best THe WEsKLY Sran_published on Fridsy—@1 Fear, postasre id. Six , 50 cents - bacriptions :must be paid in advance: fas mm application ‘camber, 1SSt 5 WILLIAM H. PAYNE, President CHAS. P_JANNFY, So November 30, 1886, “ges IN tHe yore Beer Dither F_cocRT x OF THE UMBIA, fp. Mormis mplaunt ia this ease nygress entitied th iteelf ix i within the following fied six-tenthe 116.6 stake. the about ter east (S. and four. slong ‘ead nk Gp feet southwest of suid Tow OF, § nth sixty four degrees, echt 1ita 37). six bundred aml saxty (860. along said canal bank, ten (HO) feet sont of 5 rai peight degrees, "th thirteen hundred. nines wid toastake: thence along sais feet soi five degrees piseven liane feet toastake; thence alone forming the sout Reservation three Monn: ts, ina south about Bundred aud ea th) street ndred ly line of F Line of Water of square two b hath Joneation of thy N44) teed south teenth toastake ne thence to. the of shore of ‘al nearest Potoniue the nthern ex ue the exst the Potomac ‘iver ina fo the wharf at Giesboro Point: the iin ile uf of said wharf, nty, 792 00" E) Said southwest cornet of the ‘said. whart five and eiht-tenths (2758) feet to the south- west line of the suuare south of twelve (12): thence slong the said soutawest line of said square, hundred. ninety ‘and five-tenths (190.5) feet to the sentheast corner of «aid square, the place of berinning (the bearings referred f0 In the foregoing being” magnetic): aud upon motion, mney of the United States for the bis. solicitor for the complainant, he provisions of said Act of f Bth day’ of Nover persons and corporations #8 sit or in the land or water ineluled } tes anid bounds or in aby part thereof they are hereby cited and required to appear in nor before the third day of January, 187, the bill ot complaint in this case, ard to set i title, interest or claim ver, ISSU, ORDERED sated in the snb- file, interest ‘a copy of this sement in the Post, two n or claim in the premises: prc onder shall be ‘inserted asa Evening Star andin th . LES P. JAMES, ___Fustice. = i GOAL AND WOOD FRO &~ JOHNSON BROTHERS, the most extensive dealers in the District: supply more families than an other iri south ot New York Central office. ‘St_B.w. Offices throughout the city. Telephone Bective ocoeamn CIRCULATING LIBRA Boe aitanis ate New Becks Bae be ical Branch 102? 14th st'n'w. Sires LUCY LCS: TERand Mw PL RICHARDS. = q= A cuKISTW Bee A or FROM PHILIP T. HALLe! = We cx: lat we catt make better SHIRT for PRICE than those who manufscture them im this jcceasvt to Thompson's Shirt Factory, nSO-Tin REMOVAL. — ME. JOHN E ‘nveutor andimanufacttire the hacidie and Muscle Beater: has renow potent corner of rth and strets north he will be pleased f0\see his frietrds; aid also 1¢ instruction £9 all in the use of his "inventions Pestoration of bealtt —q=>_PHOSVITE. Calisaya. Wi Phosphates, is a popular and ¢ificient Brain aud Nerve ‘Tonie.and's afesuant against Mainria. “Sold st Mil BURSS PHARMACY. “V4e0 Penneyivania aver 1a bottles or on dratght with soda water <= 'W. M. POINDEXTER & CO. ARCHITECTS, Removed to 1505 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Arlington Insurance Company's;Building. n8- bn SPECIAL NOTIC GEO. W. LINENS. parte of the District Mlecting of Reut a specialty Money to Loan op approved real estate security. Sin COMER: LOBE: HOG ANY, BOARDS, DOORS, BL At lowest prices.“ Fro: ~ gx. W. Macanrsey, ber N.Y. Stock Ex. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Foverument Bonds Deyouita. Exchange. Loans. Coll Railroad Stocks and Bonds, ard all securities listed ox the Exchaueen of, New. ‘York. Philadelphia Boston Sid Baltimore bought and #0 ‘A apecsalty made of Tn mt Securities. District Bonds ard all Local Railrvad, Gas, Insur Phone Stock dealt ip. ‘American Beil Telephone Stock bought and sold. au7 BRASS FIRE SETS, PORTABLE GRATES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th street. _ 26 Laspns, Arrestios LATEST PAKISIAN MODES IN FINE FRENCH HAT GOO) wie witli, oo J PRANDI, 1309 F ST. EUSSIAN BANGS ENGLISH BASRET. PLAITS, a feat NS Moa pare e Sas mou met Tuz Proor Or Tur Proviso Electric Hair Restorer is the only reliable root and herb tonie in existence free from lead, sulphur oF reuse. Is now for sale by all tret-clane druspiste gen erally, For two years the public of thie and other Cities has asked t© lave the Electric Hate Restores pat Upon the market,but for inany teaont ee daa te pubise will ie able to purclase without they te Big fp chan deatancat Wgitmle and “retail at ¢ jarhorm of Mrw. Dr. JS. SEMMES lewist, 3115 Peunsylvania ave. nest dove io ee oe Consultation tree, Sealy lucuth. Shampeoina ai JENTLEMEN’S SUITS SCOUKED — Goods Called 1oF and deltvered 3 705 Oth st. nw. (telephone call 300.4), and ve and Tele | Fi Che pening Star, four late Bro. J. ter lode tra Oak Hil Ce SHERELL, + fhe Soul Dave floor May’s Building, ais. =>ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND Bi << #~ "ness men of Georgetown are invited to meet ut the room of the First Co-operative Building Asso- ciation on FRIDAY, the 10 pene the tow GS. Ellin aren.” He authic Board of Directors ‘The Pool Contract prevents the delive said stock. ds-1in 6 District, B snd Deh streets Sth ittee aid in the adva ial gospel reach This Sermon, THE HOWARD. School will resitne its sessions on THURS. NING, the Oth i i Hier, Attorneys nancial ¢ N of December, at 8 o'elo ideration the expediene: ck pin. sharp, to attend the fu- Jobhisou. U: orne! AMES H. h ins for cousultation in reference to the interests of Preside ar, pba. s, D. ‘SILAS. 'S OF THE DISTRICT OF LUMBLA, interested im the general we W cement of 1 ‘haptisin to- Seats free. Delightful meet- make any ition of this C cepting the officers of the Company. WASHINGTON, .D. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1886. TWO CENTS. assemble st the Hull uber of sis ‘ices at the chapel By order C.F. ©, Dee.8, 1886. 1t \ CHUKCH. tinted Rev. A. d'on “The Dead “rhe Lot Boy.” IVERSITY No. 13, third hand Esta. BW. SMITH, Secretary. ‘aut, at 7:30 o'clock ‘ds 30" Secretary Huntton’ and Hon. 3 and 5 Corcoran ymipany, ex- By order of the f any of ©. HEMENWAY, renideit. Washington News and Gossip. THE SUPPLEMENT OF THE EVENING STAR to-day contains: Sleighing in Washington, Uniting against the Knights of Labor, the Humanesociety, Lord Colin Campbel!’s story, telegraphic news, etc. The advertisements are classified as follows: Auc- tion Sales, Educational, Ladies’ Goods, House-fur- nishings, Books, Family Supplies, Wood and Coal, Proposals, Yrofesstonal, Attorneys, Hotels, Pianos and Organs, Sewing Machines, Gentlemen’s Goods, Financial, Medical, Ratlroads, Potomac River Boats, Steamers, Dentistry, Specialties, ‘The Trades, Undertakers. Govenywest RecerPrs To-par.—Internal reve- hue, $243,800; customs, $732,339. A New Baxk.—The controller of the currency to-day authorized the Madison National bank, of Madison, Dakota, to begin business with a capital of $50,000. ” Reteasep From Boxp.—The Treasury depart- ment has authorized the release from bond of the historical painting of “Christopher Columbus on the Eve of ee on His Voyage of Discovery,” recently imported at New Fork, and since pur- chased by Mr. M. K. Jessup and presented to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. CANDY Fox A PRISONER.—The collector of customs at New York has been authorized to allow free entry of certain school books and candy imported and intended for Hugh M. Brooks, alias Walter H. Lennox Maxwefl, now in jail at St. Louis on a gharge of the murder of Preller. ‘The candy was sent to him by his mother tn England. te the interests of the District before Congress, its weneral welfare, in counection with the Commissioners, a cy eS GHEAT “REDE R= TECTORS All styles and sizes, at about half price. Chamois |. fel acd fleece. will be hi 4:15.0% art fF ‘that th f which due 1s counts and our. eof the Most truly yours, “ HI Y ADL E ae Wasi S onmned annual meeting ire Tustrance Corb rey aud the celebrated Butter ED! eld 6 lock P FR ‘orders for E SI JAMES 1886. the members of this RIDAY, DECEMBER in the office uz the 1416 F st. now. EE, Secreta FOR A FEW DAYS WE HAVE LO- cated at OS Sth st. 1.w. Wasninctos, D. G., December 6, 1886. To our Putrons and the Public: Owing to our Place of ‘business, 403th street 1. turely destroyed by the fireof December sta .. being en- th, we wish to business will be continued with an en- "w stock as soon as we can procure @ suitable ice will be given. ur books will be open for the settiement of ac- quate atonerscan, be supplied. with any hing they may desire in the line o! Shades, Ge. at 113 F st. nw. with jess as heretofore shown. you for past favors, and hoping to merit a mie in the future, Tam Until such Win- B. HENDERSON, Mauser for found at 408 9th st,, hamedately => AGENT, WHO OCC lestroyed BR’ HENDERSO? by fire, can be ‘Opposi ‘ae SAMUEL S. SHED, Whose place of business in the Lincoln Hall building, which was destroyed by the fire Sunday morning, is temporarily located at 438 9th st. n.w., where he is prepared to promptly attend to orders for Plumbing, Gas-fitting, Heating and Tinning. _a6 OFFICE OF THE MUTU: FIRE IN- > SULAN OF THE. DISTRICT OLUMBIA, No. 90:2 Pu. ave. n. w., Washington, D.€., December tly, I886.— Polis re are hereby hotified to renew their iuanrante on OF] the last MONDAY in Decembir, 1886, for the Wer SST, he rate of interest’ ou ail rene’ ‘on the premt 6 Your "RENEWw DA NEWALS BE) ND THUS AVOID te rs ‘THE CROWD. WESLEY BOFELER, Secretary. swale will be Tibaek SEB E THE LAST FEW =>, HAVING DISPOSED OF MY IN’ TERES ee Nin tr Dovsns © peta REST was dissolved this day retiring from the frm. Wasurxatox, D. Cx. ‘Having purchased the Donsow ih the above fn becom extended the old fru, same. Respectfully, en, Congregation. ore ee Bs, F._JOHN ELLIS, JO! MCKNIGHT have associ of Law before the Courts, the aud Committees of Congress. the practi Depart <> CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. ASSETS OCTOBER. 1886, ny $1,000 advanced on eae! ‘Monthly pu se ad JOHN JOY EDs: the late In the Matter of Condemnation of Land for a Congres- Library.—No onsideration “of the petition of Matthew G. 7 sional Emery and Se 1. Cra, cla nour W ail persons eh Day 0} said petition should not poids therein prayed 7. Cragin, show cause ‘DEC prblisued every day (Sunday exrept Prior to the said sixteenth day’ of December, ii astne hewspaper publisiued in the Distriet of Colum bia. CHARLES P. JAMES, Justice. J MEIGS, Clerk. Atruecopy. Test— ‘ance to my friends and the e a special avent of the «tas general Tusurance Broker. acldrrswedl to the care of eit] nus. Co. will be prompily Estate and Insurance Brokers at JOHN TTORNEYS-a’ 1416 F Sr. N.W., WasixaToy, D.C. JOHNS and DAVID A. tions and payn association furiished thon a] ership he re 5 S Water st hame’of J. EDWAKD LIBBE FE GTOS, exist LE. by mutual consent. Mtr. We terest nd. Jace Among the Nations. A Newman's Thanksiving Si sale Ei veal ts, $2. ts on 12th issue of nia 30 0.1 to4:80 peat celations B17 Fay we the obj and advilntages of THOMAS SOMERVILLE nt, Gees ad , Tat 1886. PARTNER. ther, is authorized tb set- ‘The undersicned having purchased the interest of | mseqh 1 bey in and to the Lumber and Stock | ot Joseph & JE. Libbey, an ny -orgetowa, D.C., under : fees IN THE SUPRE Ss TRICT OF CO! | Holdingra Special ‘Teri as a District Court of the United ‘States ‘Tullock, ix dolla ite era Frovided KJ. MEIGS, Ju, Ansistant. q=> SUPREME CoURT OF 71 re stares OY THE 60, October Term, 1886. iministrator d.'b.n of Parr B. ceased, Appellant, va. JOMN J REN Appeal from the Supreme Court of the District af Co- Hewr E. Davr Tove. Mer. HE, Da agente the death at 15th rule, to make the Whereupon, It is now Key. deceased, as atoreaaid, shall volun 6 atti within the rst feu days of the eoealug tern Of this cou appellant hall ‘be entitled 19 0 the record, and, ‘on ring, have the decree soa, if it be erroneous: this ord suing. Provi Tumbia, John J. Key, the ‘of counsel for the appellant a capellee fi tile Efuee, aud ‘iuoved: the court ‘the ‘November 8th, 1886. “é4-6m $2 = JNO. MORAD SLAPS “< == 2198 D NEW YORK HATS, Has a large force of seed mechanics to ‘The Acknow!edwed Weadgear in America, Attend pram pt te repay OF latrotes, Fontaees and Styles Correct. Guality tie Beat, | Eanece, All or bio WILLETT & RUOFF, Sole Agents for This City, im 0 Renisyivs TER, wee La 29 7th street northwest. Hailey, Roveltion. Tree Tetunuitin, Stationery, and bn Fe y ALKER’S, 204 10TH ST. NW. A} Meta 4 Felt, Cartwiate of Lime, Felts, Pitch Pantene Cesk eae a Consens is: Eats JAMES H. McKE: ‘Clerk p Sexton's and Wood's Balt Latroies * Simond's Wir. Co. Culver Furnaces Buck Ranges. A. Cox Stove Coe: Novelty Furnaces. Tin Roofing, ‘ity Pus sg We promise good work pam. — : Gc GAS NEW FENDERS. 0c29 'Felephone No. Bot “3 FIXTURES, VERY ELEGANT PATTERNS. WEDDING GIFTS. CES EF. ine he business will ted at theabove number by the un who wishes to express his thanks Sor the sean asks # continuance of the RILEY DEEBLE. 6-1 “AMERICA FOR AMER) Sermon, CPU T-LAW, ore existing under the 1 JOSEPH & J. E. LIBBEY, has been th of Joseph Libbey, The in all its branches at the E COUKT OF THE DIs- twenty-three thousand {the jury herein as the value 2 12; simare No. seven hun nat Io Rie eet dag of December kt Be gt carton Gorton, proctor for th ered by the Court that John Kin etre of Job Hofouats oe their ieee ‘adversely to cand sesmous W. Tullcckerugtees {oF Inabelle SBE CA 18M we haat ed'and the auld inonsy of for an orders proper represeutagl Bere ontered by theon uless the proper representatives of theresa matic pheeeaty nome, Haat eager of ‘shall be printed in some Dewapa eral cireulation in ‘the District of Columbia fi fraccewm)ve works. at lene: Saty days betore the’ begin ning of the term of the Supreme Court then next en. /Ivaniaave, I wish to mablic that I will still ‘ranklin Ins. Co., and SS er te, Deane or Titendea to Het. DOBSON, D.C., Dec. 4, 1886. me under the hen business as Real the above number, pods MicL.. DODSON, RILEY bee carr oaeom hereafter CANS" SOUR J.P lished by his 418 McKNIGHT, mselves together for xecutive @4-1m i it | ‘stock in ‘trade, LU MBL 0. 333, trustees for Isabelle rs and eleven cents, ‘numbered three in said square, 1886, on motion suid Matthew G° of ‘4 copy of this order ber, in woue @2-10t UNITED that Sr ‘for va Saree WwW ANDIRONS. s1 15th st. nm. w. Givixe Ur His Liserty ror Back Pay.—Wm. Knapp deserted from the first United States cav- alry during the war, while on duty at New Or- leans. He eluded arrest and some years set- ted with his family at Grovetown, ina it re. cently occurred to him that he could’ obtain back pay, and he wrote to this city detailing the cir- cuinstances of his desertion, He was Informed Unat he could get no back He, until the taint of desertion was removed. He accordin; ly decided to go to Chicago and surrender himsel, believing thathe would be released without much trouble, owing to the length of time which has elapsed ‘since his desertion. He.walked into the cavalry Becta 3 office there last week and gave himseit up. In the county Jail he awaits the actionof the War department Axuy Lraves.—The leavesof Lieut. Col. D. W. Flagler, ordnance department, has been extended two months for disability. The leave of First Lieut. Wm. Crozier, ordnance department, has been extended until January 1, 1887. “Tue Krxe oF BELctans, by Charles Mali, consul, against the keeper of the Common Jail, of Hudson county, New Jersey,” such is the title of an inter- esting and unusual case which came up for argu- ment in the United States Supreme Court yester- day and out of which an internation controversy, on a small scale, hasarisen. On the Belgian steam. ship, Noordland, when at her dock at Jersey ity, there wag a fight resulting in a murder, two sail. ors, who witnessed the affair, were arrested and imprisoned in the Jersey City jail by the police authorities. Their release was immediately de- manded by the Belgian Consul. acting under in- structions from this government, on the ground that the crime was committed within the ki ingdom of Belgium, and that, under the laws of nations and the treaties between Belgium and the United Sates he, the consul, had sole authority in the Pp ses, Upon the demand being refused, the consul sued out a writ of habeas. corpus, being dismissed by the United States’ Court, It was carried Court’by appeal, Court oF CLAiMs AWARDS.—The Court of Claims ‘has reported to Congress in favor of the following claimants in the French ‘Spoliation cases: C. F. Adams, administrator for P. T. Brook: $7,000; c F iiunt; —_adminstrator for J. Runds, $1,000; administrator for E. Holbrook, "36,302; E. Gay, $500; Blagg & Samuels, administrator for Crowell Hatch, $2,000; S. B. Carey, administrator for Ss. Hollingsworth, 960.50; Stobel & Brown, ad- ey i = ae . Cushing, ad- Lrator ‘M. Watson, 555, and Win. Uer, administrater for ee ‘ellows, $1,000. PERSONAL—H. F. Wilson, of Cheltenham, Eng- land, is gt Wormley’s——Wm. A. Penn of Rhode E ‘H. Dick and James WRiigway-of Chas. H. Raymond, J. P. Burdick and ‘Steele Mackaye of New York, Peter G. Straub of Buffalo, Thomas Shirley of Chicago, A. W. Fuller of Albany, and A. A. Pope of Clevel land, are at the Arlington.—wW. J. Dale, jr., of Boston, Dallas Sanders of Philadelphia, E.'H. Cook of New York, but tt Cireutt to the United states supreme e ex! tative Sweat of Maine b Hewins, Wm. Gr >, W. B. Whitney and John ‘Tenney of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H- B. Sleeman of Englund, ‘T. E. Layman, Walter Burnham, Chas. G. Curtis, John Duffy and John Sheehan, of New York, and J. E. Schuyler and John Franklin of Cincihnati, are at the Riggs, — Representative W. H. Wadsworth, J. B. Woodford of Worcester, Mass., John E. Searles, jr., Ernest Staples, F. A. Gutid, T. J. Early, L.'J. Agnel ot New York, W. 8. Locke of Boston, E. RK. Brainerd of Chic: E. W. Maybright of Denver, Wm. Muir of Phila etre S. T. Bowen of Indianapolis, and £. Grimshall of ‘Jersey City, are at Will lard’s,—— D..P. Osburn of New York, H. A, Ditson, CH. Pray, W. Lileston and J. P. Egan of Boston, John W, Munday of Chicago, J. H. Mitchell, of Philadel- jurgeon Bailey and Engineer Wood are at he EDbitt.— Senator Camden and Col. John Hay of Washington were registered in New York last night. THE PRESIDENT’S RHEUMATISM. He Had to Remain in Bed To-Day. ‘The President's rheumatic condition was some- What Worse to-day, and by the advice of his physt- cian he remained in bed, as quiet and rest were deemed destrable. He saw two or three Senators, however, on important business. The committee on the permanent exposition had an appointment. to pay thelr respects to him at one o'clock, but Word was sent this morning that he would be unable to keep the engagement. ‘The majority of the committee were so notified, but some who could not be informed appeared at the White House at the appointed hour. Among them were the District Commissioners, ‘They Were informed of the President's inability to see them, and did not go further than the main lobby. NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR. The President Renominates Mr. Wile 801 The President to-day nominated Naval Con- structor T. D. Wilson to be chief of the bureau of construction and repair, Navy Department, and tobe chief constructor.of the navy. This ts'a re- appointment. Mr: Wilson’s term of office expired March 2, 1886, and since that date a vacancy has existed in the office. The chief clerk of the bureau was designated to act as chief pending an appotnt- ment, although Constructor Wilson supervised the affairs of the bureau in the interim and continued on duty in charge of the. completion of the new cruisers and of the preparation of plans for the ed vessels. Secretary Whitney was very Jnaking some changes in the Organization and methods of dotng business of the bureau, if possible, as was recently done in the bureau’ of provisions and clothing, and the ap. Pointment of a chief of the bureau was delayed Until he should come to a decision in the matter. The Secretary sald to a Staxreporter to-day that the appointment was made without any chai in the bureau, as he did not see how he could maxe any under the law. He hopes that Cot will direct the reorganization of the entire Navy ashe has twice recom- department this session, mended, ison, therefore, simply Constructor resumes his former duties. Society Notes. Justice and Mrs. Matthews gave @ dinner last evening, at which, besides the other members of {he Supreme bench and the wives of most of them, strong, there were present ex-Justice and Mrs. 8t Judge Paxson, of the Supreme court of Penhsy!- fa. Representative E. B. Taylor, of Ohio, and his ¥e daughter, Mrs. G. W. Upton, are tn the city for the Congressional session, domiciled at 1748 M street northwest. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Touzalin, the latter the daughter of Justice and Mrs Miller, have gone to Santa Barbara, for the winter. Mr. W. E. Wright was surprised last night by the gathering of a party of friends at hisresidence, No. 306 D street_northwest, to congratulate him on the anniversary of his birthday, and to leave him tokens of their regard. ‘The evening was very Pleasantly spent. Reunion of the Armyof the Cumberland. Ident Gen. Sheridan has to-day issued a notice that “the soctety of the Army of the Cumberland will hold its eighteenth reunion in the city of ‘Washington on the 11th and 12th of May, 1887, on which occasion the statue in memory of its lamented comrade, Gen. James A. Garfield, will be unvelled.” As president of the society, Gen. Sheridan, has appointed the following local execu ‘Ure committee to make all needful arrangements tor the reunion: Gen, Albert Ordway, chairman; Gen. N.L. Anderson, Col. John Hay and Gen. RE D. Mussey, secretary, 8 HELD YOR THE GRanp Jury. guilty, and bound her over in the sum of $800 for grand jury. ——se0—_____ ‘There is much excitement at Haducah, Ky., over wasreport tant a dateeaticdd case eae ne: AT THE OAPITOL TO-DAY. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN SENATE ELECTORAL COUNT IN THE HOUSE. ee NAVY DEPARTMENT REORGANISATION, eee TALK OF A DEMOCRAT CAUCUS, er ‘The Senate. Mr. Edmunds presented in the Senate to-day a memorial in favor of a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to pass uniform laws on the Subject of marriage and divorce. Referred to the Judiciary committee. Also, a memorial against permitting aliens to Possess large tracts of land. Same reference. Mr. Sawyer presented a memorial of the Metho- ist Episcopal church conference of Wisconsin for legislation on behalf of Chinese laborers, nd, for the passage of the Chinese indemnity ‘Same reference. NEW BILLS, Bills were introduced and referred as follows: By Mr. Manderson—Authorizing a railroad com- Pany to extend !ts crack across the Fort Meade military reservation in Nebraska. PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY. ‘Mr. Manderson introduced a bill to increase the eM ciency of officers of the line in the army by ‘pro- viding for examinations in cases of promotion, as recommended by the Secretary of War in his re- cent report. ‘THE OLEOMARGARINE TAX, Mr. Ingalls submitted a resolution, which was adopted, calling upon the Treasury to report how many manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retail dealers have paid the oleomargarine tax under the new law, how many pounds have been taxed and the districts which have paid taxes, By Mr. Plumb—To authorize the: of the Interior to certify lands for agricultural to the state of Kansas. Also, to provide for the Sale of certain portions of the Fort Leavenworth mnllitary reservation, By Mr. Sewell—To place the name of Gen. Alex- ander 8. Webb on the retired list of the army. By Mr. Hoar—For the erection of a monument to the ne soldiers and sailors who gave their lives to the preservation of the government. Mr. Frye offered a resolution calling on the Pre- ‘sident for copies of the awards made the republic of Hayt! by the arbitrators under the protocal of May 24, 1884. Adopted. On motion of Mr. Van Wyck the House bill for the relief of settlers and purchasers of lands on the public domain.in Nebraska and Kansas was made a special ord>r for next Tuesday. WOMAN SUFFRAGE. ‘The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the bill reported by Mr. Blair from the select committee on woman suffrage, (February 3, 1886), pronoe a an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right of suffrage to women, and was addressed by Mr. Blair in sup- Port of the bill. At the close of his speech Mr. Blair gave notice that he would at an early day ask action on the ve nner were petroren eo eor on oe ee lery during its delivery, although notice of it faa been given yester om fs AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. Mr. Ingalls having made a motion to adjourn, Was requested by the Presiding Officer to withdraw it, a8 an important message was expected from the President. He complied with the suggestion, making a remark, however, as to the necessity of the representatives of thirty-eight states having to wait the convenience of the resident, FISH AND FISHERIES, ‘Mr. Dolph offered a resolution instructing the select committee on fish and fisheries to inquire and report as to the power of Congress to legislate for the protection of food fishes -in the rivers and navigable waters of the United States, and especially in rivers that form boundaries between states and as to the propriety of such legislation. Adopted. A message was here received from the President, and the Senate immediately (at 1:40) went inté executive sessionyand afterwards ad jc Nominations by the President. _ ‘The President has sent to the Senate the folow- ing nominations: Tntertor—Thomas Moonlight, of Leavenworth, Kan., tobe governor of Wyoming territory. Ar- ther L. Thomas, of Pennsylvania, to be a member of the Utah commission, Navy—Naval Constructor Theodore D, Wilson to be chief of the bureau of construction and air, and chief constructor in the Department of the Navy, with the relative rank of commodore. Pay Director James Fulton to be chief of the Bureau of provisions and clothing, and paymaster general in the Department of the Navy with the relative rank of commodore." Pay Inspector Rufus Parks to be & Bey pe, abate Sana esse y Inspector. "ay master Jol tobe @ passed assistant payinaster. ey House of Representatives, After the reading of the journal the ‘Speaker lata before the House a letter from the director of the mint, inclosing a draft of a bill for the issue of sub- ‘Ssidiary silver coin. Referred. SPRINGING THE TARIFF QUESTION: Mr. Boutelle (Me.) asked for unanimous consent: to put upon its passage a bill admitting free of duty material to be used in rebuilding the town of Eastport, Me, which was destroyed by fire on Oc- toNfr, Breckenr (Ark.) ob; mm r. Brecke objected to the aiate consideration of the: Dill, ex] ing the ‘opinion that the people of the whole country were a3 much in need of relief from taxation as the ple of Sate He was glad to find the gentle. man from Maine confessing that the tariff “was 2 tax, and he would insist that the bill should take the regular course and be sent to the committee Which had charge of the subyect of taxation. Mr. Boutelle Was not surpr that the gentle- man should take every occasion to air his viewson e tariff. Mr. Breckenridge admitted that he w: always Ree jaan herein defense of the rights ‘of all re pe ‘The bill was referred to the committee on ways and means. PAY OF OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE VOLUNTEER FORCE. In the morning hour Mr. Cutcheon (Mich.) on behalf of the committee on military, affairs, called up and the House passed a bill amending the act “for the muster and pay of certain officers. and en- listed men of the volunteer forces,” so as to pro- vide that in all cases arising under’ the same any. person who Was duly appointed and commissi Whether his commission was actually received by ‘him or not, shall be considered as commissioned to the grade therein named from the date from wnich he was to Lake rank under and by the terms of his Said cominission, and shall be entitled to all y and emoluments ay if actually mustered at that ‘CONSOLIDATION OF NAVAL BUREAUS. Mr. Herbert (Ala.), on behalf of the committee on. naval affairs, called up a resolution making the Dill for the consolidation of certain vureaus of the Navy ment a contin order for Noniay December 15th, med ban Mr. Reed (Me.) objected to the resolution gn the a that its operation would be to take the 111 out of the committee of the whole eee ered the limitation of amendment and debate within the power of the gentleman from Alabama Qr, Herbert). ‘The bill was an important, Should be fully and treely discume aes One And ‘Mr. Herbert agreed as to the im| of the Dill, but disclaimed any intention of limiting the discussion. He merely wished to get the ‘bill into the House where tt could be di: of, amended the resolution oan) trove Gat aie en mn 30 a8 ‘bill should be considered ‘incomnteeoot whole ‘and, as thus amended, the resolution was: ‘THE PREE DELIVERY SYSTEM. Mr. Dockery (Mo), on behalf of the committee on post offices and’ post roads, called up the bill extending Bienes patter system to towns hav- a ,000. lation, and where the revenue of He post odes amnounts Uo $10,000 a tear ‘Mr, Cannon, (IL) offered an amendment extend- ing the system to towns having 10,000 population, or where the postal revenue amounts ,000., In support of his amendment, in- stanced towns in his district where the Postal revenues oneal $17,000, . but where the tion to the “last camumitteo bill thewe. towns woud sot Ga Es ‘woul ‘benefit of the free delivery Mr. Rogers (ATK.) thot ras widag oF the Pending action, the hour pired, the bill went over ag ualfniened tanteese ‘THE ELECTORAL COUNT BILL. service. rht that either the «ill it should be agreed. fertain day for the consideration of bills reported by the committee on vpunlic _Dulidings end ind the House it down, substitut- ‘they’ construed the public lands committee, tnfs actlon into sete or ‘want of confidence, and on they attempted no longer to act as a committee. ‘What will be their action this session is uncertain. il matters affecting the order of business, how- ever, go to the committee on rules, of which the Speaker, and Messrs, Morrison and Randall are members, 30 that It amounts to the same thing whether they act as a select committee on the order of business or as the committee on rules. Except for this: There are two republicans on the ¢omuittee on rules—Messrs, Hiscock and Reed . It nee. Any question Mr. Randall should vote against two democratic colleagues there would be a tie and no eee as to business, This might ‘prove a serious obstacle in the way of Messrs. Car- itsle and Morrison’s control of the House, There HANK Of calling & caucus of the majority of th House to settle the order of business, but the ex rlence of last session in the only caucus called rather discourages any hi ‘of an agreement being reached in this way. Any attempt to pledge ‘the party to tariff reduction would result in @ boit ore Randall men. With matters Gee are against any system of work, Ian of the old members fay taey expect things togo in a happy-go-lucky way, as they did last session. One thing that many members are anx- fous to do is to put a limit po debate which will Prevent the session being talked to death, AN About a Senate Page. ‘THE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SENATOR RIDDLE BERGER AND SEROEANT-AT-ARMS CANADAT. ‘The misunderstanding between Senator Riddie- berger and Sergeant-at-Arms Canaday in regard to the appotntment of a page 1s sald to have been ex- plained. Soon after the Senator’s arrival yester- day Col. Canaday agreed to appoint a page for bim and tookthe name. An houror so later, upon, going to his office he discovered that the boy named by Riddleberger had been appointed on Monday at Senator Mahone’s request. It appears that ‘Doth Senators wanted the “boy, whose name ‘appoini rT \one in rst. with "the request. cok cannday. says his clerk made out the appoint- ments of new employes, and that he (Canaday) only swore them in. | Hdwever, when Senator Kid- dleberger gave him the boy's name he had no means of Knowing that whe latter had already een appointed. | Col, Cansday says he ts not sur- prised that Senator Riddieberger, under the cir- cumstances, felt somewhat, indignant. Mr. Rid- dleberger dfd not aj atthe Senate until late in the afternoon, Dut a friend of his sald the matter had been éxplained to him and he was satisfied. As he and Senator Mahone are on un- friendly terms, Mr. Riddleberger at first suspected there Was some duplicity in the matter of appoint- ing the page. ra Ty upon being questioned nator Riddlet about the matter and as'to his reported intention to introduce a resolution to investigate Col. Cana- day, replied that he had no knowledge of any such resdlution. District im Congress. PROPOSED MONUMENT TO GOLORED SOLDIERS. In the Senate to-day, Mr. Hoar introduced a bill for the erection of a monument in the government park, near Howard university, to the negro sol- ers and satlors who fell while fighting for the reservation of the nation’s life, inthe war of re- ‘lion. ‘The appropriation for this purpose is left’ Dlank, the amount tobe fixed by the library com- mittee, to whom the bill was referred. TO INCORPORATE THE GEORGETOWN AND TENLEY- ‘TOWN, RAILROAD COMPANY. The bill introduced in the Senate yesterday by ‘Mr. Ingalls to incorporate the Georgetown and ‘Tenleytown railroad company, as mentioned in THE. ‘Star, names as incorporators J. W. Thom] H. H. O. C. Green, N. W. Burchell, of the ‘trict, and A. i. Sateen, 'h: W. Pearsall and Har- NY ‘Durant He ere a The es Sy or other motive power. ‘The'road to be from the Potomac river, along High street, to the Tenleytown road to Tent wn, A are of ten cents per passenger may be cl any distance. The construction of the aif be commenced within one year, THE HIGH PRICE OF GaS IN WEST WASHINGTON. In the Senate to-day Mr. Van Wyck offered a re- solution which was adopted, directing the District committee to inquire into ‘the expediency of re- porting a bill to provide that the price of gas supplied by the Georgetown Gas company shall hot exceed one doliar per thousand cuble feet; and 4£ 1¢ shall appear that that company cannot’ pro duce gas at that price the committee shall report Frether_any other gus company shall be author. for ust ized to supply gas to. vown. Consumers of gas there have complained to Senator Van Wyck ‘Of what they ler the extortinate. of fat company. The DistHet committee Hi ably take up the subject. at their next meeting and appoint a sub committee to inquire into it, Capitol Tepics. ‘SOLDIERS’ HOME. A statement transmitted to the House by the Secretary of War to-day shows that the expenses of the board of managers of the National Home for Disabled Soldiers during the last fiscal year aggregated $5,104. ‘THE APPROPIATION BILLS. Sub-committees of the House committees on foreign affairs and Indian affairs are at work on the estimates and expect tocomplete the appro- th the tion of which they Eretcharged, by the end’ of “the ‘weeks the tall committee On appropriations 1s also engaj every day in ihe draft of the sundry clvil appropriation bill, prepared by the sub-commit- SUBSIDIARY COIN. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury to-day transmit- ted to the House a communication from the di- rector of the mint pointing out the need of new legislation in the matter of the statutory mit of subsidiary silver coin outstanding in circulation, In his communication the director says that the ractice of the department seems to have been Based upon the theory that is tts. duty to supe ly subsidiary coin up to the full requirement ot The ‘pubite demand. “yet this pracuike. docs noe seem to accord With the joint resolution of 1876, Imiting the amount of subsidiary coin outstand- ing to $50,000,000. ‘To sustain the department in itstheory and action in this matter, the director submits @ draft of a joint resolution providing that $0 much Of the act ‘of 1876, above referred to, as Hmits to $50,000,000 the dmount of subsidiary silver coin outstanding be repealed. It also ati- thorizes the director to purchase the bullion re- ulred for this colnage with the bullion fund, with the provision that the amount to be coined into half dollars, quarters and ditnes shall be regulated by the Secretary. FROM THE PRESIDENT T0 CONGRESS. Marvin S. Hughitt, general manager of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, and president of the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Omaha road, called upon the President yesterday and asked for an order allowing his road the right of way through the Fort Meade military reservation in the Black Hills district of the territory. ‘The President refused Mr. Hughitt’s request. ‘The lat- ter retired from the White House asserting that he would go to Congress for the permission. Yes. terday afternoon Representative Scott introduced in the House a bill to grant the desired right of way through the Fort Meade reservation to the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley road, under which ndme this branch of Mr. Hughitt’s road 18 organized. MAY NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION. Representative Brown, of Indiana, has tele- graphed the postmaster of the House that his wite’s health ts in such a precarious condition that he does not feel that he should leave her. Unless she gets better he Will not be in W: ‘this fon. EX-CONFEDERATES FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY. Representative Herbert explains that his bill toremove the disabilities of ex-confederates, and tomake them eligible for appointment to the army and navy of the United States, 1s for the relief of southern men who, having formerly served under the confederate flag, cannot enlist their country’s flag. TARIFP REFORMERS PLEASED. ‘The tariff resolutions offered in the Senate yes- terday by Messrs, Morrill and Dawes respectively do not appear to be in accord, and some of the tariff reformers are. pleased at this seeming a of opinion among jonists. Mr, Morrill’s object is to all agi- Setion of tne tariff at thisgession, whlle Mr. Dawes contemplates a careful inquiry Sitka Hew to action, ‘This apparent commiveal DE Mr, Dawes, jonist hitherto, to Che Dolley of tmmetiace aria revision enco iff reformers to hope for some action direction by both Houses at thts session. MONEY FOR PUBLIC PRINTING. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday trans- mitted to the House committee on appropriations Setcumaptcation trues the PubtioPrinier, fs Whe he states that onl 000 of pation for the, pub icprinting remain a continue the work throughout, the present month an additional appropriation of $85,000 will be required. the yes NOTES. ‘The committee appointed to attend the funeral of the late Representative Price, finding that the Obstructions to travel would catise serious inter. concluded last night that 1 would be ible to make the journey. ve Van Schaick, of Wisconsin, ar- last evening, and appeared in bis seat in the ‘House to-day. ual \torney General was ESRC hes | Death of John E. Owens, John E. Owens, the aged comedian, died at his THE FISHERIES QUESTION. Official Correspondence Sent to Con- gress, The President today transmitted to Congress all the correspondence that has taken place with reference to the Canadian fisheries disputes during the year, and a letter from the Secretary of State on the subject. The Secretary reviews the corre- Spondence, and expresses regret at the failure of the efforts of the department to arrive at such an agreement as would permit the unmolested exercise of the rights ct Citizens of both countries to fish in the waters in question, “It will be observed,” he says, “in the course of this correspondence that notification has not failed to be duly given to the government of Great Britain that compensation 1s expected for the loss and damage caused to American fishermen by the unwarrantable action of the local “authorities of the Dominion of Canada, not. merely by the summary selzure of thelr vessels and theexaction of heavs fines in advance of hearing and judgment, but for the curtaflment of privileges to which they were Justly entitled under commercial regulations as well as treaty stipulations: and the consequent interference With their legitimate voyages, where- by the atural profits of their industry were seriously diminished and in many — cases Wholly destroyed. It would seem proper that steps in perpetuam rei memoriam should ve taken by Congress to allow proofs to be made and placed upon record of these losses and tnjurtes to our citl- zens, to enable them to be properly presented to Her Majesty’s covernment for settlement, and that for this purpose a commission should be author- ized by Congress to take the necessary proofs of the respective clat ATTORNEY GENERALS REPORT. Heference to District Matters. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS—A UNITED STATES: PENITENTIARY AND A CHANGE IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM NREDED. ‘The Attorney General, in his annual report to Congress, states that since the last report 634 Suites, claiming upward of $3,500,000, were brought 1n the court of claims under the ordinary jurisdic- tion of the court. Six hundred and ninety-one such cases are now pending, claiming upward of ‘$25,000,000. One thousand one hundred and forty cases, involving more than $30,000,000, presented by Congressional committees, and nine cases pre- sented by the departments, tnvolving about $1,500,- 000; are pending. Two thousand one hundred and. fitty French spoltation claims, amounting to $12, 000,000, have been filed; 500 more are expected. ‘Six claims against the district were brought to trial, claiming $147,346.96. Two were remanded forfurther argument; in one, judgment was set aside; one remains under advisement, and in two cases judgments were rendered ‘in favor of claimants for $3,342.90. ‘There are pending 42 cases claiming ‘upward of $1,773,000. Some of ‘these are aw; Pe encases| in the Supreme court. Others involving ‘and complicated ques Uons of law and fact, and requiring much labor and time in their examination, are now in course of preparation for submission to the court. DISTRICT MATTERS. The Attorney General recommends legislation touching railroads in Washington city, and says: “Since the adjournment of Congress in August last complaints by citizens have been made as ‘heretofore, and I am of opinion legislation on this ‘subject should not be delayed.” He also suggests the erection of asuitable build- ing for the accommodation of the United States courts held at W: m city, He says that a T annual wae ets than ‘that heretofore made is needed to meet the wants of the brary of the Department of Justice. To supply deficiencies of books on jurisprudence and to purchase books published during the year will require at least $3, and he recommends that ‘the annual pean for law and miscellane- ous books be increased to that amount. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS. ‘He recommends the equalization and increase of the salaries of assistant attorneys, and that the salary of the examiner of claimsin the Depart- ment of State be increased to $5,000. He also urges legislation on the subjects of ‘fees for mar- shais tn territories, pay of deputy marshals, re- vision of See ee or es 1 for cal- endar year, supervisors of elections, protec- uon teciyih ad wi and tees: ‘of wit- nesses and | LE ‘A GOVERNMENT PENITENTIARY. He advocates the buflding of a government pen- itentlary and reformatory at an early day, and recommends the appointment of a commission to inquire into the matter. He also renews the re- ‘commendation that authority be given the judges of the United States courts to sentence, in their discretion, prisoners convicted of first offenses to suth reformatories or prisons as the Attor- ney General may i is im ible, he to overestimate the necessity that exists forachange In the judicial sarstem to meet the constantly increasing Business f the Country, and he urges that something done vo remedy ‘the evils complained of on all si ‘The Chrisumas Club. ARRANGING FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER TO POOR CHIL- DREN AT THE RIFLES’ ARMORY. A meeting of ladies was held this morning at the Ebbitt house to make arrangements for the annual inner to poor children, under the auspices of the Children’s Christmas club. Mrs. Judge Hagner presided, and the following ladies were present: Mrs. W. B. Webb, Mrs. Win. F.Vilas, Mrs. Col. Wil- son, Mrs. C. C. Hawley, Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Miss Strong, Mrs. C. C. Willard, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. ‘Woodhull, Miss Solomons, Mrs. Barber, Mrs, Na- thaniel Wilson, Mrs. John A. Baker, Mrs. Judge MacArthur, Mrs. Hom, Miss Waller, Mrs, Adee, Mrs.Van Reypen. The fadies decided'to give the dinner as usual at the Riftes’ armory, on G street, on Tuesday, December 28th, and the ladies present. were aj Honed among thé following committees: Committee on dinner, on entertainment, on invita- ‘tons, toys and gifts, and on Ways and means. A meet! ofthe Children’s club will be held at Franklin school on Saturday at 2 o'clock to reor ranize the club. Miss Mollie V1 lent and Miss May Huddlestone, cousin of Mrs. President Cleveland, will also’be present. Lutions of clothing and toys for the children can Be sent to Mra. K. Ross Perry, and of money to Mrs. W. B.Webb, 1800 F street, the treasurer, or to Tue Stak office, a8 last year.” The following con- tributions were received by the treasurer from the ladies present: Mrs. A. A. Wilson, $10; Mr. Mrs. Perry, Master Perry, §25; Mrs. Web! Mrs Nathahiel Wilson, $9; Mrs. C.K. Hawle ae & Mrs, Vilas, $20; Mrs. J. M. Wiison, $5; Mrs. Wilara j0; Mrs, Woodhull, $3; Mis. C. Thom, $2; ‘Mrs. A.B. Hagner, $5. a ‘What Mr. Bayne Thinks. THAT THE \PARSIDENT 18 LESS POPULAR AND THAT ‘THRR\\WML BE NO TARIFF LEGISLATION THIS SESSION. Represéhtative Bayne says he thinks the Presi- dent is losing his popularity with the people, and will probably not receive a renomination by the party. Asa Republican, he says, he would rather see Mr. Cleveland than Mr, Hill get the nomina- tion. the Republican nomination, he says he thinks no-sort"of opposition. can prevent Mr. Blaine’s getting 1t it he desires 1t. Mr, Bayne says he does not think there will be any legislation beyond the passage of the appro- e riation Dill this session. He thinks the Ket ‘Gongresa. ‘He says it’ will probably ie says Sdnsast or the tax on domestic tobacco and the duty on sugar. This would reduce the revenue of the government about $78,000,000. 209 Estimates for 1888. OW THEY FOOT UP THIS ‘YEAR, AND COMPARE WITH ‘The book of estimates of appropriations required. which 1s $14,403,759 less than the sum called for in the estimates submitted last year and $3,272,- than the: of lations for te Prpeteger enh erga ea reat apt the naval estab! 7 su ,000 for the mi nitony ean $1,000,000 for the ser- vice it. TT in the other items ts small. th the estimates is one of Mr. Jeff Chandler, of the government counsel in the Bell telephone suit, told a Sax reporter to-day ‘that the government counsel will not appeal the ‘case to the Supreme Court, but willcarry the suit, as early as possible, to Boston for trial. “Not be- Telegrams to The Star. LIBERAL REUNION IMPOSSIBLE. The Unionists Practically Join the Tories. BALTIMORE AND OHIO TELEGRAPH A Fresh Report That Gould Will Gobble It. a a EARTH TREMOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA. ee Barbarous Outrage on a Negro in Texas, — THE UNIONIST CONFERENCE. British Conservatives Jubilant and Liberals Downcast and Angry. Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAK. Loxox, Dec. 8.—The great unionist conference at Willis’ rooms yesterday was an enthusiastic and crowded meeting of what the Gladstone Party accurately calls “the classes.” These were carefully separated from each other on the benches acconting to their degrees of rank and distinction, The warmest welcomes were ex- tended to Hartington and Goschen. John Bright's letter was recelved with prolonged cheers; Cham- berlain’s telegram rather coldly. Lord Hartington again made by far the greatest impression, In fact, without him the unionist party would hardly hold together. NO APPARENT HOPE OF REUNION. There was nothing new inthe speeches. ‘Their generaltone was @ much franker and completer Support of the present government, without 1n- quiring too closely into thelr action’ on anything but Ireland, and au appeai to close the ranks among themselves, The banguet in the evening Was precisely of the same character, ‘The « thing worth rememberiug was Goschen's cl remark that the unionists were asked to join in a icy Of silence in the face of a plan of plunde His statement, however, that “we are not Inomice, Dut one lead ‘tically in power,” has natu given offense to the consereative papers. In ics there Was Not a syllable which pointed to te possipility or ex- Pressed the hope of a reunion with the home rule berals. “THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN” Was vehemently denounced, and almost frantic appeals were made to Gladstone to disown it, It has thus at last dawned on the belated minds of the unionists that this plan of Utiost Importance. U diately iv Wil certainly crush them ultimat Its adoption ts spreading ike Mghtuing thro out Ireland. ‘The Parnelitte meiutbers who tn take to collect rents are hardly able to st Physical fatique caused by Une prompuitu which tenants respond in e Tus and publicly explained tha 1 ot accept the renis from ‘he hands of the trus- tees, 1U Will be applied to the purposes of Uke na- tional league and for the support of evicted ten- ants. CONSERVATIVES DELIGHTED. In conservative circles this mdrning, boundless delight ts felt at the attitude of the untoulsts to- wards the government, while the feeling among Uberais ts of a mixed character, composed halt of extreme indignation and bitterness at the cor servative character of the unionist speeches and half of satisfaction at the issue being at last. deti- nitely joined. There 1s no other course before them than to wipe the untonists from the face ot the English political earth, and that whatever the Process may cost or involve, they will do It, HOW THE PRESS KEGARD IT, ‘The Times declares: “Conference and banquet of the beral unionists constitute a political dem- onstration the importance and value of which are simply imppossible to overestimate. Coming at a critical moment, the firm and enthusiastic adhe. sion of all that {3 soundest and best in te Wberal party to the cause of a resolute administration ‘national unity 18 an enormous encourage- ment to the cabinet and @ correspondingly hea Diow to the conspirators who hope to find in Eng. Ush dissenstons the means of effecting the disrup- Uon of the British empire.” ‘The Daily News adwits that the conservative party, more especially the conservative govern- | Beni wl be great Cgilirtad and ened | by the ings. “The tvera sis, | says, petty etrectively demolished themselves ‘Yesterday's meeting. As tories of a worse type the present ministry, we may ‘them in the future; but as liberals never until they re- pudiate the ‘principles of stafford. ‘They have done thetr best to add of to the flame of Irish di order. We suspect, if Ue opinion of the responsi- bie authorities were taken on the subject, ther have done more to render Ireland ungovernable than Dillon, O'Brien or the Archbishop of Dublin.” FORCED TO TAKE FooD. Murderer Jansen’s Long Fast Broken In a Novel Manner. Cuicago, Dec. 8.—Henry Jansen, the wife mur- | derer, was transferred from the jall properto the in- | Sane ward yesterday, and hisfast, which had contin ued for some days, was abruptly broken. Hewas very weak, and could not have survived his course of abstinence many days longer. Superintendent ‘Kiiey determined to compel the man to take food. and To that end he prepared a very palatabie con- coction of brandy, Sugar, milk and eggs. AS Was | expected, Jansen fetused to take it. A muscular | attendant pinioned the patient, and hits clenched | teeth were pried apart with a'spoon. A spooumul | he sputtered and spat in an effort to | clasp was put on his nose, and as ig tor j breath down went the life-giving fluid. ‘In this painful fashion, while he writhed and roared be- tween breaths, Jansen was compelied to swallow a gill of the liquid. Twice, later In the day, his heroically administered meal was given bin als: strength rapidly grew, although this improvement put him in an ugiy ‘frame of mind, and he de nounced his saviors in the most piratical terms. ——— ject it a THE B. & 0. TELEGRAPH. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8—The Southern indust Journal, Dizxte, has 2 spectal dispatch trom a staf “One of the largest and most important traus- actions ever recorded is now on foot. Tt 1s nothing less than a trade between Jay Gould and President Garrett, of the Baltimore & Ohio, whereby the enUre Balthnore & Olio telegrapli system is to be transferred to Gould, who now ractically owns the Western Union. In return Tor the sane, ‘President. Garrett tn to receive the ‘Wabash system, thus giving the Baltimore & Ohio a line to Kansas City trom Baltimore. The gnitude of a deal of this kind can scarcely be understood, but 1t is known to officials of the Gould system here that the Baltimore € Ohio have long been seeking to extend their operations west of the Mississippi river. ‘The information is ve- Meved to be thoroughly reliable, and it ts said to besubstantated by memoranda inade by the late H. M. Hoxle, prior to his death, as found among certain papers that had been laid away for future reference. ‘The secret leaked out through a party who desired to arrange with Fort Worth capitalists to operate In Western Union and Balt- more & Ohio stocks as soon as there was auy fa ication that the barg2!n had been. _ Want Pay for Overtime. ‘A DEMAND BY THE ENOTSWERS ON THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO SYSTEM. Dec. &K—A Uniontown, Pa, says the system of \timore Onio ence will probably be held on Friday and a satjs- Disgraced Chicago Brokers, © SUSPENDED FROM THE BOARD OF TKADE FOR DIBEOR- ‘OLABLE Cmicago, ILt., Dec. &—The board of trade di- ee oe pag gage bead Dickinson against 'W. ; lls former em , Whom Dickinson ‘with dishonest ‘There were five and found Harvey guilty on all but one. was never. act ‘was convicted of in ‘STILLW, Mi Dec. &—T. €. peta 91,084; abilities December 1 and encouraged | Pat of the mixture Was poured into lis mouth, and is | correspondent at Fort Worth, Tex., which says: | Covewnra, 8 C., Dec. &—There was another earthquake shock here about 4:20 Unis moming. Tt was very perceptible, waking up sound sleep- ers, and the tremors appeared to last fully a St: LOU, Dec. 8 —A spectal from Missourt St. a A Mo. states that a distinct shock of art 3 Was felt there at 8:35 o'clock last night. A low, rumbling noise was first heard apd a DIE: Jar followed, shaking buildings and rattling Wia- dows. Its duration was about three seconds, ven abo Callfornia’s Glorious Climate. Sax Drmao, Cat, Dec. 8—The temperature here during the month of November. averaged 08 de grees, were 28: eclly Clear days, — = Dr. Milne Dies of His Injartes. ~» Dec. &.—Dr. J. A. Miline, the Welle nity’ expert, who Was injured yester ¥ by being cauzht in A shaft in his fouring mill near this city, died last night. = Still Another Sprinting Match, Pretspcns, Pa., Dec. 8.—Harry Bethune, of New Philadelphis, Ghlo, and Fred. Rodgers, of Trenton, Ne J. sprint “runners,” have been — A Horribic Texas Outrage. A NEGRO, SUSPECTED OF A MAIL ROBRERY, DISEM= BOWELED BY WHITE MEN SHRPARD, Tex., Dec. &—Monday night at 13 ovlock a party Gr eight or ten men w ous of Jaawes Connor, a negro who live creek, near tls place, dnd celling bin to the Fa setzed idan, bore hitn Coche ground, cut his entralld out and deft titin for dead. Ve Dloody and dying Connor w Ing and able to give the names of the parties whe butchered hun.” Suerit Poe Immediately orate red a posse and arrested several of the accused parties and bos them under strong guard. “The |. ‘The friends ot those under arrest nd the Sheri 1s a tan of nerve, hence serious trouble Is anticipated. Counor © suspected of belug Imphieated in the Cold Spring mall robbery, near Shepard, a few weeks agor ‘This 48 supposed to be The cause of his assassins Gon. He is horribly mutilated, and cannot ive Dut a few hours, ——-___ From Wall Street To-day. New York, Dec. &—The stock men irregular this morning, differe ing’ Mual prices Tunging. from \ to either Way, while. S% changed, Business was Of late at this and Lackawanna bei 5 firm to strong, excepting In Wabash and Reading, h.conmnion losing Ly, the preferred 1, an The latter soun recovered, however, Was notably strong from the opeuhig and = utned Lag per cent, the remainder ade vanciiz fractional amounts, There was # slight ne Dest figures later, and Wabash. ned tseariy loss. At 11 0'%clock the ts acuive and fra ———— Will be Paid for Overtime, Preneacna, Dec: 8 —The employes in the fretght departments of the Pan Handie railroad company have been notltled that hereafver they will recelye xa pay for all overtime, ‘This hi conductors, engineers, brakemen and y men, * pent al stocks remained we ‘Owen Sound, ‘There ts no tru report of the Joss bf the noner Sylvester nd trom ‘Chicago to Collingwood WIUh ¢ schooner ran iuto Tobermory hs she will rea all winter. j land. re dast night by cl : Killed by a Fall from a Root, Cuicaso, Dec. 8—Frank Smallet and Herma Hess, (wo roofers employed ata new building a& | the corner of Cr aud Honore streets, died atthe County hospital juries ree a fall trom the cornice of the Dulldiag, © Fil as KASKA FARMER POUND GUILTY ON “CIRCCM® STANTIAL FVIDENCE. Nepraska City, Dec, 8.—On the 2 April Just Maggi berger, the eleves i E wa fat oat Wells’ « were indicted for t lenberger Was placed on Urkal, jessie he aaa rymnen Vetore the panel He Was devended Nee WITTOSSeS Were SW dered girl, was the princip | ceution. "The case was given lo the jury y day morning, and lest evening they returned @ verdict of gulity of murder in the first degree, jnre in San Francisco, Dec. %, » at No. 341 Me ment Lat Swneiey. His Mabilities Extensive F | A LARGE CANDY Fa’ BUFFALW, XN, AND OTHEK BUILDINGS RD. ~~ Dec. 8.—iktbler & Bolmwéhae five-story candy factory, the langest in ube city, j took fire at 2:30am. and burned to the ground, | together with the adjoining block, occupled by SWitt € Stambach, hardware; Frank Catupbell hats; G. W. Keynolds, shoes, and the Wells | chapel.” A Sinall Presbyterian church adjoining 1s ruined. Broezet's ball, across Wells street, was om fire, but Was put out after the wh were burned. The losses will probabl $200,000. Forgotten Dynamite Cartridges. TWO MEN KILLED AND THREE BADLY WOUNDED B® DRILLING INTO THEN. | For? Swrm, ArK., Dec. &—A terrible explosion | of dynamite cecurréd at Black Loone tunnel, om the Frisco extension, yesterday afternoon ’ by Which two men were instantly killed and three wounded, one fatally. ‘The names of the killed are: W. A. Cape, of Ironton, Mo., and Michael Mos Donough, of Cleveland, 0,” Jaives Gribbing was frignuully wounded ahd’ A. 8. Kemp and Joha | Gray received brates and cuts. The explosion | was caused by diiliiug in an old hole in the beats Ang of the tunnel an the north side, when the drill struck several rong: namite cartridges. pee Sudden Strike of Glass Blowers. CHARGES THAT THE MEN AVE VIOLATED THREB AGKEEMENT WITH THE EMPLOYERS. Pumapeiraia, Dec. S—A special dispatch Says Une glass blowers of ‘cory Went out on a strike yester. day.” This action Was a pertect Surprise tO many of the blowers as well _as to the employers and to the public. ‘The understanding had been that the men were determined t ablde by the terms of | the compromise upon which they went to Work im | Occover, and had recently given thelremployersas- | surance’that such was the case, ‘The strike wos | | jow” Traine aggreyae brought about through te apprentices. Master Worsuan Coffey. was at Wovlbury on Mouday Ada meeting, Which was attended by the appreutices and a few of the journeyinen. 4% a result of Coffey’ persuasion the apprentices m= fused to work yesterday morning, aud s0 stopped ‘A meeting of all the-blowers and ape held in the afternoon, and a majority voted to stand by the Atlantic CIty resolution and night and 1 Break the agreewent upon which they were working. Mz. Green says his intention 1s to pus out the fires and not start agatn this year ——— | Coal Miners Going to Colorado. iSYLVANIA ANY MORI .—A parly of 26 miners from Beech Creek, Pa. left here last eventug for Couk ok, COl., where the that they Have been advised to go to Colorado by PITISUURG, iriends Who have already settled there and who say that they can earn much higher Wages there than inPenpsylvania, They say that sa feeilng among Pennsylvania mivers Uhat natural (as isruluing thelr trade In this state, and thie ‘the competition for the lake trade causes'such cule Ung in prices and Wages Uhat they cannot cara @ living. —>__ |p zteavy Gales in Great Britain, Loxpon, Dec. 8 —Heavy gales prevail out Eugland and Irclaud, aad communication telegraph fs seriously interfered with, Archbishop Walsh’s Warning. PACKED JURIES WILL, ONLY INTENSIFY THE MAD FRBLe 29 IN IRALAND. Depiix, Dec. &.—Arehbishop Walsh, in a letter pubiished to-day, Warns the government that the dificulues <a Eeeat “ne pertain =o. huinensely Increased Soaps on Conve prisoners by picked or packed Juries, as was done In Sligo. A. RIOT ATLUBGAX. ‘The Catholics of Lurgan,County Armagh, formed im on last night @bd marched cnroug Che streets to show their ac some Of their Dumber Sho hed been tied on changes UF ‘The OF of the town Trsanted Ube attacked the paradera & ‘ensued, and sticks, Sones end revo used. ‘The fghting lasted Several hours ant Mall quelied tn the early morning bye ‘(troop of dragoons which had to be called upon. score of persons were w. find Neeverah houses were partly Wrecked. a ceca onan Ste woe oom OMT xrre al boerd of career aaa hs