Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1886, Page 1

THE EV ENING | STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania, Ave, and 11th Sty by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres, ‘we Evexiva Stan fs served to # a subscribers in the Pa: on thelr own soeowat ae Torn fresh or te. por wont “Contes ai the woceter "S Seats, sucht By ‘mall postage Cou Month one year, 46; sit imonths gy oO) CeUts & Entered at the Post. Ofice at Washington, pclulti clam inall matter)" St Washington, D. C.,as he pening Star. TWO ‘CENTS. been rendered practically uninhabitable. The Tallroads have carried ou U ease So that it n impossible to worship Al y God tn the churches erected for that purpose. And sults have been Diought, and the people have been re 1. toning here anu representing their wrongs, and Measure after, measure has introduced and we Werner Sa = - rip pga GEMM gp Tite » 5 = mail subseriptions must be paid in advance; sent longer than is or. a Nposeaed alttstistug mands Meeney oa agape: WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1886. _ SPECIAL NOTICES. _|___SPECIAL NOTICES. _| Washington News and Gossip. |AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. | ps0, 2ury senator mnonad ren » enamen— = w 8 TaPPaR TETRIS ae gs = = Fy wiLGhe OE a dent Grant had recommended. its $0 nat s =. a uct Revered inwe lot hace | Se cago. will continue special courses at | THR SUPPLEMENT OF THE EvENixe Sran to-day he (Mr. Hong) was acting under pretty substantial ss. Call exriy dad sectize barsnins: 87!" RG Hol | Hualine ME chine. comer giana Pst: nw WED: | contains: Secretary Lamar and the doctors, the | INTERSTATE COMMERCE, | publican authority In trring to ges rid or this a en SD AY and FRIDAY. 1pth, 1th 214 | question of school teachers’ salaries, the 1038 of "| Sigcemt with Heme to i authority’ of tHe Me Sad Provision Dae ee ASS MEAT | Fens meeting Gtr muerte fare i 7 ‘30, | the steamer White, telegraphic dispatches, gen- it tutional authority of the Sicatsand Provisions at the logees market prices. E NHETME: | OPK Pa avert UPREME COURT OF THE ConomBia OF pecial Term in Equity. merica va. Mantix’ F- thers—No 10308, Fauity Docket The object of the bill of complait im this case, which is fled under the Act of Coueresa entitied SR get to, provide for protecting the Interests of th Tritt States in the Potomac River Piste! sprroted Angust 5, 186, is to establian aud take Fight and title of the United States to the land aud water affected by the improvements of the Potomne Hiver or its flats, in charge of the Secretary of War, which land and water in the bill itseli is described us bem included within the following metes and Beginning at the southeast corner of the mown as square south of twelve (12), of the Cy of Washington, in the District of Columbia, and running thenes along the eaat line of said square, being the West line of twenty-sixth (26) street, one hundred, Hixteen and six-tenthe (116.6) feet, to" the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Cansl bank? thence alone the zanal bank. parallel to snd about ten (10) feet south- eat of a row of sycamore frees, south forty-nine de- Gop Aiton miniten. cant (8 40°15) cloven hn. ‘seventy-four and three-tenths (1174.3) feet 10 & stake. thence along said canal bank, parallel to and shout ton (10, ect sonthwest of aad hw of sycamore reed, south sixty-five degrees. thirty-sev east (S652. 7" E), three” huudred, aixty-three nd four-tenths "4) “feet to a stake: thence along said canal bank, parallel to and about ten GO) feet southveent of” ist row of sycamore, pout sixty-four degrees ciaht minuto cm Os? Es sna shxty (600.0) feet to stake, Sioag suid caval bank. parallel to and ale: bout ten (10) feet south of sail row. of aycamore ‘freee, ‘north eughty-vight” decrees, “three” huinutes east (NBSS {hirteen hundred, nine and Gre-tenthe (1300.5) feet toa stake: thence alone said Ganal bank, parallel to and about ten (10) feet south of sald row of aycamore treen, South sighty-five dares Ewenty seven minutes cast (S. 3 seven bun ‘oventy-cicht apd nine-tenths (778.0) feet to the wrest lie of. Virainis avenue, between Sevene Lieenth (18th) atreet west, thence ‘avenue five hundred, Sy feet to the east ing thence alous auld east fine of Seventeenth (27th) stieet, being the west line Of ‘Reservation three (3), eight huudred, thirty-two Ghd fivetenths (832.5) feet to astake: thence along the crest of te bark forming the | southwestera Boundary of Reservation three (2), ‘known as Monts of + wor street, bein the southwestern corner of square two hundred twenty-three the interaction of the easterly Street with the northeasterly the northeast fae of square two 1 crossing Four: ‘the pro- hinety-fourand the middle of the. nearest point Bundred and thirsy -tiree teenth (14th) strect asd. Ma Iongation of tha! tine eit 1 four-tenthe (i440 fect t Evstreet south; thene on “the. shore ‘of the Potomac. Hiver, Bhence with the Ine’ of the Potomac River to Greenleaf's Pint at the southern extremity Of the Arwenal Grounds. thence slong the east side of fhe) eacmngton,etanncy of the "Potomac, iver tn a southerly direction to. the wharf at Giesburo Point thence acrse the 1a nelof_ the Potomac Rive line ina westerly direetiva to the west aide of said chan. nel. thence alone the west side of the Virginia channel of said ver im a general northwesterly “direction. fol- Towing the meanders of said. chanucl tos pointin the west side of said channel from which the southwest corner of Easby's Wharf bears north seventy-nine de- recs cast (N. 79° 00" E.): thence across said chan. nel im the line of the south side of said wharf, north seventy-nine east (N. 799-00! E). to. the said southwest corner of the said wharf: thence ‘along the south side o7 said wharf north: seventy-nine cast (N. 79> 00" E.), about. two. bundred, se enty-fve and eight-tenths (27 ‘west line of the ‘square south of twelve (12): thence Slong the said southwest line of said square, one Bundred, ninety ‘and fve-teuthe (190.5) feet to the southeast corner of said square, the place of beginning ithe bearings referred to in the foregoing description Seing magnetic) and upon ‘motion of Augusta: S. Worthington, Attomey of the United States for the District of Columbia, solicitor for the complainant, and agrevably to the ‘provisions of said Act of Con: grese, it is this 26th day of November, 186, ORDERED fhat all persons and corporations interested in the sub- Ject-natter of this suit Orin the land or water included within the said metes ard bounds or in any part thereof be and they are hereby cited and required to appear i ‘this Court on or before the third day of January. 1 to answer the bill of complaint in. this case, and to set forth and maiutain any right, title, interest or claim ‘that any such persons or corporations nay have in the Premises, and that any person or corporation failing to Sppeur and Ltueate Lis, her, or its claim on or before ‘Said last mentioned day shall be deemed forever barred from setting up or maintaining any rheht, title, interest or claim ir: the premines: pro iat ‘a copy of this Grder shall be inserted as an advertisement in the Evening Stazandin the Washinton Post, two Lews- pers publisued. iz the: City of Washinstou, inthis istrict fot thres weeks auccessively, ng on 5 of November, 1886. the oth day of November, 1 art n20.3w Fustice REMOVAL — MR. JOHN E. REUBSAM, ‘inventor and manufacturer of the HomeGy? nasidin and Muscle Bester. has removed his office to the northeast corner of stn ard E streets northwest. where he wall be pleased to see his friends, and also give ire instruction to all im the use of his inventions for the Festoratien of health = Bee-Tmt ‘Iso. W. WS. JNO. W. MACARTNEY, Member N-¥. Stuck Ex. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Collections. road St. Bonds, and all securities listed on the Bathanses of New ¥ork, Philadelphia: Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. pAspcialty made of Tnvestmen: Securities. District and all Local Itailroad, Gas, Insurance and Tele- phone Stock dealt in. Aunerican Bell Telephone Stock boughtan‘ sold. au7 Fos New Years Recerrioss. FAILLE FRANCAIS, MOIRE FRANCAIS, SATIN RHADAMES, SATIN MERVEILLEUX, SURAHS and GAUZES, in all the new Evening Shades. EMBKOIDERED and PEARL MULL FLOUNCING, ILLUSIONS, NETTS. LACES, in Latest Paris Novelties. We are showing elegant EVENING GOODS at mod- erate prices, PLAIN and EMBROIDERED CREPES, in delicate hates. ‘The most exttuoriinary bargain in large WHITE DINNER NAPKINS, at 26, worth $10. BARNESLEY DOUBLE DAMASES, at 81.50, worth @2. What sets a table off to better advantage than fine Linen Damask? What makesa more useful present than a dozen elegant Napkins? Lange stock of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s SILK UM- BRELLAS, with fancy handles. SILK HOSE, in all colors, from $2 to $9 per pair. HANDKERCHIEFS and MUFFLERS in great variety. Having reduced the prices of our DRESS GOODS Before the Holidays, acceptable presents can be selected fh choice Goudsat great reductions, 48-in. CASHMERES reduced to 87%. They can- Rot be matched im the city. PATTEKN DRESSES have been reduced 23 percent. ‘We Lave « lance stock and are determined to sell. MOIRKE SASH RIBBONS, at $2, worth $3. SILES in every shade. Grest Bargains im BLACK AND COLORED SILK VELVETS, BONNET'S PERFECTION BLACK SILK, the best I the world. ONE PRICE W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AV! NUE. NB—THE BUST IS THE CHEAPEST. Mae J. P. Pauen 1107 F STREET NORTHWEST. as IMPORTER, Will show the coming week NOVELTIES IN CLASS BONNETS ECEVEION AND EVENING WEAR, Also, COSTUME BONNETS AND HATS, au FOX TAILOR-MADE SUITS. Bass Aspmoxs, EBHASS FENDERS, BEASS FIRE SETS, PORTABLE GRATES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 5 sha es a oth , Tix Proor Or Tre Pevpise. Dectric Hair Kestorer is tne only reliable toot and Berl tonic im existence free from lead, sulphur or grease. Is nox for sale by all rvt-class deagsats pene erly, For two years the public of this and other Sfties has anked! to have the Electric Hatt Renters bat Spon themarket,bves for was'y ream we did sot Sow street. tbe public will Le able to puzehas’ without the neces. Bity of ® 1 treatizent Wholesale and retail at the parlors of irs. Dr. J. SEMSIES, Dermatoioyian PES Eats a wv eat deo alate Loyal ctiliativis ine. Seaip treated. singly or by the Bituith Dlanpoving and Maireatung veut ppesears p™ NEW YORK HATS, The Acknowledged Headgear in America, ‘Btyles Correct. Quality the Best. WILLETT & RUOFF, Sele Agents tor This City, U3 Peuayt win vanis ave. 6:30, sheeting for Young Peopl Preaching, Come to these services. ee <=>, THE ADJOURNED MEETING FOR THE — xtrpone of formato a, Committee ot One Hundred Representative Citizens i postponed until lurther notice,and will be Feconvens call Chatemat Wa M GALE, Chairman. It ALL FRIENDS OF THE WOMEN'S ‘DIAN ASSOCIATION are invited to attend thelr next regular meeting at the Arlington Hotel, on FRIDAY, December 17th, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. thirty years of work among the Taunsheau Indias Of ety, years o ramong the indians 0 British Columbia, aLs-2t > ADDRESS OF SOCIALISM Bi ED- Poa ie ee aT Fs wursday, Dec The Pa are col artes: ‘Admission: Le = AhY BRASS 22008 rs, H FAN , <a $499 PLACE OOTP FOR CHRISTMAS. EF. a oH NEAR OTH . ST. BAPRIST CHC! BOTH a=: —Rev, Wartaup Horz, BD. 5 will preach on ‘TUESDAY, WED! an RSDAY EVENINGS. All ‘are congial a5 DAY i= ‘ited to hear him. 14-St* NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—THE UN- ‘dertaking business of the late, James Bellew will be conginued by his widow at the old place. corner ‘New Jersey ave. and G st. n.w. Having employed experienced, careful and competent help, Pean asstire them first-class work at moderate charges. Thanking his frienda for past favors aud ‘hoping for acontinu: we of the ‘in the fut Lar 7s ‘neers JAS. BELLEW. = PRINCETON ALUMNI DINNER—THE | ‘annual dinner of this association will iven on THURSDAY. December 16th, at 7 p. -chamberlin’s, corner 15th and 1 ats. ‘Resident Or viniting alumni in. Washington. are ‘cordially. in- ited. Tekets, #5 @, secre Tickets, $5, can be ‘procured from. th lary, JNO. Ht VOORMERS Hoot 21, be Clowa Deal ine: comer Sth and F sts. or of A: B.” MORSE, chair- Mah executive committce, 1608 lvauia ave. ana r< Wasmisoron, D. C., December 6, 1886, S~ To cur Patron’ and the Public: Owing to our place of business, 403 9th street n.w., being en- Uirely destroyed by the fire of December sth, we wish to state that the business will be continued with an en- tire new stock a8 $00n us We can procure a sul lace, of which due notice will be given, Until such fime our books will be open for the settiement of ac- counts and our customers can ‘be supplied. with a1 Shing they may desire in the line of ‘Wall Paper, Win dow' Si t 1113 F at. nw. with the same Promptuess as heretofore shown. ‘Thanking you for past favors, nd hoping to merit a continuance of the saine in the future, 1 ain Most truly yours. DERSON, THE REMARKABLE jum, is at $16 12th wt. n. Bittinen daily. 14,15,17 18" Be, AUSTIAS PRESENT OF APPLE. ‘tou's Cyclopedia is the most useful present yon Can make your family, expecially if, you have Shildren going to school. It cives then » higher edu- ation. James Parton, the celebrated historian and biograplier, says: “In ever house where there is placed aset of Appletouts Cyclopatia it 18 like sendine the hols family to ‘college. "Al the volnmues can be ob- | tained at once on easy payments by ng Box 129, Star office. ‘“ ais-ot = r NDERSIGNED, OF THE LATE Barnet dont atic Jeave 10 in- form his friends and the public tbat he has established hioself as Real Estate and. Insurance Broker at No. 706 D st. n.w. (office Franklin Insurance Co.), where he will give prompt attention to all business intrusted tohim. Special Avent Franklin Insurance Co.,of Wash D.C. ‘by Congress in 1818, J. MeL. DODSON. KEELE writing Mei and continues all week. Lunch daily from 1: ‘The partnership existing under the firm uame | of Dovsow & Drrsix. doing business as Real Es- was dissolved this day by mut consent. Mr. Dodson Sas ea RILEY DEEBLE. Wasirxeron, D. C., Dec. 4, 1886. Having purckased the interest of Mr. Jxo. McL. be conducted at the above number by the un who wishes to express his thanks for the patrol extended the old firm, aud as] continuance of. same. Kespectfully, W. RILEY DEEBLE. EW, BEAUTIFUL AND CHEAP, But Not Below Cost, at THE CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 1749 Pen: SINGER Butterick & Co.'s ith st.n.w., the MU is. Bruce, INGER MFG CO, Dare: “alr-et REMOVAL ON ACCOUNT OF FIRE IN LINCOLN HALL BUILDING. A. 8. PRATT & SONS, Insurance and Real Estate Agents, are now located at 420 9th street u.w., second floor. Telephone, 57—3. Insurance, Fire, Life and Marine. ‘Loans on Real Estate. _ Real Estate for sale and exchange. Gee 45 THE LAW Forpips A “E> “‘openitice in the streets after 1st, notice is given that no permits can be issued for thé Purpose of takiue up any pavement or excavating in any street, avenne or alley in the city of Washington, excep? for necessary repairs to sewer, water, OF gus ry Celebrated Patterns will be sold a= 4: store formerly occupied by Mrs HE 8 LEWIS BAAR, Act. Pipes until the Ist day of March, 1887. ‘By order of the Eugineer Couiprissioner, D.C. ‘THOS. W. 0) a9.6t = SAMUEL 8. SHEDD, Whose place of business in the Lincoln Hall baild- ing, was destroyed by the fire Sunday morning, is teniporarily located at 438 9th st. nw., where he is prepared to promptly attend to orders for Plumbing, <iitting, Heating and Tinning. dG | oe, OPFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE { ANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT | OF COLUMBIA, No. 902 Pa, ave. n.w., Washington, | D.C. December 6th, 1886.—Policy holders are hereby: | notiied to renew their Instiranc before the last | MONDAY in December, ISNG, for the vear 1587. | "The rate of ils will be one (1) | per TT ro YOUR RENEWALS BEF DAYS, AND THUS AVOID THE € | _ae-Toe J. WESLEY BOTELEK, Secretary. | ~~ EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. | ASSETS OCTOBER. 1886, 8701, Manrhty payisenty £3.50 per { ‘aii [vauced on each share. Subscriptions and aymentson the 12th issue of from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; the vifice of the Assoc y a tion, O17) ‘Pamplilets cxplainiue the object tie association furnished 1p stork can be made daily Me | the practice of Law bet Departments, and Cons ee * Forsvexter & co, * axcuirects, Removed to 1505 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Anlington Insurance Company's Building. n18-Im USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR Greater Bargains Never Offered, Having purchesed au dnmense quantity of Christmas velties at half he 7 ye tenn at same luftlers. Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Searts other wovelties tou numerous to meLtion neh be couvineed. TH (0-1 o> LUMBER ‘MAHOGA BOARDS, FLOORING, PARTITIC Hy DOORS, — BLINDS, | MOULD: Atloweat prices. “Prompt delivery and cortect count, ‘at yard of WM. R. McLEAN, USthrand Bate omens Shans berge force of iep0d mechanics to, “ = ee | gtr ree rain oh tae, Rearend Latrobes.” pimond’s Mix. Co. Culver Furnaces aud id Rages and Buck Lauges. A. Cox Stove Co.'s spleu Novelty Furnaces, Tin Koofime, Pusat We promise good work aud fair prices. pm. ‘Telephone No. 954 | re SHON COMBINATION, OF ‘Calisaya, Wild Cuerry ‘and Horsfords Acid Fivephates, sz popular and elucient Brain and Nerve ‘Louie, aud a safeguard acuiust Malaria “Sold at MILe BURNS PHARMACY, 142 Pennsylvania aves in | bottles or on draught with soda water. fis le PERSONS WISHING To it <> ‘sittings in Ascenaon, P. and Mass. ave., will please epply to A. 420 Oth st. u.w., second story, over Purcell tock stdry, oF ou Btindays to the Ualiers at the church, ECIAL NOTICE. eee AC LINKING, 1 Estate in ail yaris °f the Disteict for male Sicney to Loon on approved real cotate x ain ty. security, eral news, etc. The advertisements are classified as follows: Auction Sales, Educational, Ladies’ Goods, House-furnishings, Financial, Family Sup- piles, Gentlemen's Goods, Wood and Coal, Hotels, Yrofesstonal, Specialties, Books, Pianos and Organs, Medical, Railroads, Potomac River Boats, Steam- ers, Attorneys, Dentistry, TheTrades, Under- takers, GOVERNMENT [RECEIPTS To-paY.—Internalfreve- nue, $276,081; customs, $751,182, ARMY OxpERs.—Second Lieut. Jno. P. Finley, re- Meved from duty in New York city and ordered to report to the chief signal officer for duty in Wash- ington. Leave of Major Anson Mills, 10th cavalry, extended three months.” First Lieut. 0. M. Carter, engineer corps, ordered from Savannal to, Fer nandina, Fla,, on public business, = ard cha. Pirinbs retired, 1 Carr. E. E. Porrer has been ordered to command the navy yard at League Island, Philadelphia, on the 28th instant, vice Capt. R. L. Law, retired. VisIToR 70 THR GOVERNMENT INSANE ASYLUM. ‘The President to-day appointed John Moore, of the District, to be a visitor to the government hospital for the fhsane unUl July 1, 1861, to fill the unex. pired term of Charles Murray, resigned, ‘Tue PResipENT has received an invitation to at- tend the annual dinner to be given by the New England soctety in Philadelphia December 224. ‘He has the matter under consideration, but will Probably decline on account of public business, Crvn. SERVICE EXAMINATION.—The civil service commission will hold an examination for mechan- {cal drattsmen at its rooms in the west wing of the city hall but! December 29th, inning at half-past nine o’c! Blank forms of applica Uons are supplied at the office of the commission. Although applicants are specially desired wo are not residents here, yet District applicants Will not ‘be excluded, ‘Navat Onpens.—Pay Inspector John H. Steven- son, ordered as inspector of provisions and ¢loth- ing at the New York navy yard, 31st instant; En- sign Edwards F. Letper, detached from the coast ‘survey and ordered to the Dolphin; Assistant Sur- geon Ernest Auzal, from the Independence and ordered to the coast survey steamer McArthur; Lieut. Geo. A. Norris, from the New York navy yard and ordered as a member of the board of in- spection of for ships at New York; Chief En- gineer John W. Moore, experimental duty at he New York navy yard and ordered to duty at that yard January 20th; Chief Engineer Edward B. Robie, from the New York navy ere ea ey: 24th, and placed on waiting orders; Pay Inspector A Clarke, from duty as inspector of provisions and clothing at the New York navy yard, 31st in- Stant, and ordered to settle accounts and wait orders; Assistant Engineer Samuel H. Leonard, from the fish commission steamer Fish Hawk and ordered to the coast survey; Capt. E. E. Potter, ordered to assime command of the League Islan navy yard, 28th instant; Passed Assistant Surgeon Frank Anderson, to the receiving ship Independ- ence; Pay Director Thos, H. Looker, continued on present duty till December ae ‘1887; Chief \- neer Geo. W. Melville, detached from duty under the bureau of juipment and recruitit and ordered to the Atlanta; Chief Engineer I. R. Mc- Nary, from the Atlanta on the reporting of his reltet and ordered to the bureau of equipment and recruiting; Ensign Chas. ipley, from the coast survey and granted six months’ leave; Lieut, E. J. Dorn, from the New Hampshire and ordered to the Washington navy yard. AMONG THE PRESIDENT'S CALLERS to-day were Senators Butler, Colquitt, Stanford, Beck and Sabin, Governor Hoadley of Ohio, Representatives LeFevre, Blount, Norwood, Townshend, Pindar, Payson, Weaver of Iowa, Hammond, ‘Hayden, Morrow, Toole, Gilfillan, Plum, Frederick, Cox of North Carolina, Peters, Sawyer and Ermentrout with D. H. Schwager of Pennsylvania, and Robert Johnston ‘of New York, Walter Cleargy, W. I. Har- wood and L. C. Martin of Kansas, Eugene M. Wil- son of Minneapolis, S. A. Smith of Ki General B.B; Mekobin and Judge Meltvra of Washington Resignation of Deputy Commissioner Rogers. Mr. H. C. Rogers, deputy commissioner of in- ternal revenue, has resigned. The resignation is to take effect on the appointment and qualification of his successor. ‘This action was taken at the request of the President. Mr. Rogers 1s a repub- Mean and has been in office for many years. There are no charges against him. It fs generally un- derstood that Mr. Henderson, chairman of the Indiana state democratic committee, will be ap- pointed to succeed him. Changes in the Offices. Silas C. Clarke, of Connecticut, has resigned his Position as chief of the division of internal revenue and miscellaneousaccounts in the first controller's office, to take effect on January 13, and Samuel A. Waiton, of Kentucky, has been appointed to suc- ceed him. . et Society Notes. After the receptions of Monday, society dropped yesterday intoa series of luncheon parties. Among others, Mrs. Lincoln gave a delightful one to ladies. The table decorations were unique and rose hued. In the center of the table was laid a square of pink velvet, ubon which rested a basket of maiden hair ferns, Ateither end of thts were great bowls of pink carnations. ‘The favors were pink satin sachet bags, tled with olive ribbons and wrought with a Mikado monogram in olive sili, Jn the ends of each was placed a consige knot, of | Violets, and as these rested in stacks at each endot the table, before distribution, they presented a Soltd purple surface: The ladle’ were invited. to meet Mrs, Lyman Tiffany, of New York, who has come to Washington for the winter, and’ has taken the house 1:26 19th street. Mrs. 'riffany is the niece of Mrs. Gen. McKeever. Mrs. Tiffany has two lovely daughters, who will be a graceful ac- cession to social circies In Washington. ‘The ladies invited were Mrs. Gould, Mrs, Manning, Mrs. Whitney, Miss Jenkins, of Natcheg, Mra. Chas, A. Muuu, of Chicago, Mrs. Ackley, Airs. “Hit, ime Buzher, Mrs. Laughton, Mrs, Payson, Mrs’. Kk Goltsbsrouch, Mrs, Geonge B. Loring, ind Mrs. J. P. Jones. Siis6 Jenkins, of Natchez, & the guest of rs. Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln will resume her recep- Uons on Tuesdays in January. Mrs. Cleveland hag received several letters trom the temperance society women of St. Louls and Chicago, fervently advising her to shun the flow- ing bowl. % Mrs. A. A. Wilson gave a luncheon to ladies on yesterday. Mrs. L. Z, Leiter 1s again in the city, located in the Blaine mansion. Mrs. Leiter will keep Tuesday for receiving calls for the season, Beyond Dupont Cirele Saturday 1s the favorite day for receptions. Mrs. Chandler and Miss Chan- dier, Mrs. Patten and the Misses Patten see callers on that day. Mrs, Patten went to New York yes: terday afternoon. Mrs. James E. Campbell will hold her usual Tuesday receptions in January, Admiral and Mrs. Upshur entertained at dinner on Wednesday Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Fair- child, Admiral and Miss Steedman, Commodore and Mrs. Harmony, Lieutenant and’ Mrs. Hidgely Hunt and Mr. Endicott, jr., to meet their guest, Miss Merwin, of Boston, Who Will remain yet some A Cold Wave Coming. OFFICE OF THE CUIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, ‘Washington City, D. C., Dec. 15, 1886, 10:30 a.m, Cold wave coming. ‘The temperature will. prob- ably fall 15 to 20 degrees in the next 24 to36 hours. Z Proposed Committee of One Hundred. THE MEETING WHICH WAS TO HAVE BREN HELD ‘TO-NIGHT YOSTPONED. ‘The meeting of the citizens for the purpose of selecting the committee of one hundred, which was tw have been held at Masonic Temple this evening, has been postponed, subject to the call of the chairman, Wm. M. Galt. ‘The post) nt was rendered hecessary because the hall in Masonie ‘Temple 4s being occupied in making preparations for opening the Garfield Fair, sete La “The End is Not Yet. AN OFFICIAL REFORT IN REGARD TO THE KILLING OF GRINER. ‘The Secretary of State has received @ report from the United States consul at Piedras Negras, Mexico, in regard to the killing of Hewlett C. Griner, an American citizen, at Las Veeas, Mex- ico, on the 7th of November. The report says: The murder Was the result of a long existing feud, which had previously resulted in the death Grave persons. Hegeems that Griner had ‘been appointed guardian of bis brother's children and ‘assumed charge of thelr 1 which was considerable. ‘The widow subsequently mar. ried Alvino Perez, and he soon afterward accused Griner of syuandering the estate. a bitterness r sndered between the two men, which Increased inintensity as Uime rolled, by “until ait the direet ‘of both families were tn. voived,”” ‘Two of the Griner family stil live, and, as the price diapiceanas, oie patie te ioeotnae Ga erucmeate eee the laws ir own . Sutate mereiless in the of a wrong, real or on MARES Ss EY ‘The Brooklyn Lit ‘Union urges the passage of the Blair educational bul, a Discussion in the Senate. INDIAN QUESTION IN THE HOUSE. ee THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL UP. ——— Among the memorials presented in the Senate to-day wasone by Mr. Frye from the Bath (ife.) doard of trade, against the admission of foreign- built ships to American registry. Among the bilis introduced and referred were the following: By Mr. Call—To make Tampa, Florida, a port of entry. By Mr. Vance—To repeal chapter 27 of the acts Of 1883, relating to the civil service. ‘The following bills were from the oes amt ad Sac ST ee amend the postal money order system, To extend the free delivery system, THE MISSOURI RIVER COMBISSION. ‘Mr. Van Wyck offered a resolution calling on the Secretary of War for information as to how the ‘Missouri river commission has apportioned certain money appropriated in the river harbor bill forimprovement of the Missouri viver at and other points in Nebraska and Towa, The lution gave rise to a Lrg? partici. pated in by Messrs. Van Wyck, I fest, and other Senators, Mr. Ingalls asserting tiat most Of the $300,000 had been expended at Kansas City, to the neglect of other points, such as Fort Leaven- worth and Atchison; and Mr. Vest defending the policy of the improvements at Kansas City on the gmund that, if the river there were left in its ina comer anna Rees harbor. He ho} the ped, however, that no Senator would tion to Yould insist on motion to postpone ft until after Mr. Hoar said that the matter was one in which his constituents had a very interest, It re- quired deep study, not only on the of those ‘who had to vote ou it, but on the part of the Dusi- hess interests of the country; and he intimated that, as the Christmas hol ‘would probably Degih next week, the report go over until after the holiday’, Mr. Saulsbury thought it unfair to reflect on the Secretary of War, who no doubt, exercised a Wige discretion in the matter. Mr. Van Wyck disclaimed any intention of cast- ing any reflection on the Soci ‘of War, whose reply to the resolution would probably be that he had merely done what he was requited to do—that, 4s nequlesced In the action of the Missouri river ion, ‘Mr. Vest reminded the Senators from Nebraska. and Kansas ay spond and Ingalls) that they had strenuously the river and harbor bili, and had only for it after it wasemasculated, and after the appropriation for the Missouri river had been cut down to $375,000. ‘Mr. Van Wyck defended his action in that matter with theremark that ariver and harbor bill was generally $0 full of abominations that aan must necessarily oppose it. He intimated ‘That the Missouri river commission Was expending the money in an arbitrary manner and in defiance of the power of Congress. INTERSTATE COMMEECE. . Pending the discussion Mr. Cullom presented the conference report on the interstate commerce Dill, asked that it be printed, and suggested that he would next Monday ask the Senate to take it up, when, If debate were desired, it might be Postpon Mr. Cullom did not know that the Senate would have any holidays. All that he desired now was to have the report laid on the table and printed. He would call lt up early next week, and then, it there was a desire to discuss 1t it might go over; but he preferred not to agree to that time. He read a statement explanatory of the report. Mr. Platt, one of the conferees, said he had with- held his signature from the report. He might, though with great nee), have Eonsehetdl to all the recomabendadinis se aee renare but one—that was the surrender of the provisions Of the Senate bit directing the commissioners to investigate thesystem of pooling between raflroads and the substituting for that provision of one for the absolute prohibition of pooling. He thought that the public prejudice existing against pooling by railroads was largely the ‘result of, misappre- hension as to the nature and effect of the pooling system upon the general welfare of the country. Atter further discussion the report was ordered printed, and Mr. Cullom gave notice that he would cail {t up next Tuesday; and if the Senate desired Yo discuss it at length, it might go over until after the holidays. But he was very anxious to secure final action at this session. Mr. McPherson offered a resolution, which was adopted, calling on the Secretary of War for infor- mation 'as to “the proposed bridge across the Arthur Kil, between New Jersey ana Staten 1s janc ‘The resolution offered by Mr. VanWyck, in rela- tion to the improvement of the Missouri river, was in taken up and further discussed, fore coming toa vote on the resolution, the hour of two o'ciock arrived, when the unfinished business of yesterday (the bill repealing the ten- ure of office act) came up and was, on motion of Mr, Hoar, allowed to stand over tli to-morrow as unfinished business, OPEN SESSIONS. Mr. Platt then called up his resolution that ex- ecutive nominations shall hereatter be considered In open session, except when otherwise ordered by a of the Senate. ‘The resolution was laid on the table by a vote of 33021. Nominations To-day. The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Interior.—Preston H. Lesile, of Kentucky, to be governor of Montana Territory. Henry E. Hayden. of Minnegota, to be clerk of the district court for the district of Alaska, ‘There was also a large batch: of nominations of postmasters appointed during the recess. House of Hepresentatives. The Speaker appointed Messrs. Caldwell, Eden and Cooper as conferees on the electoral count bil, LAND IN SEVERALTY TO THE INDIANS. After the transaction of some unimportant routine business the House, in the morning hour, Went into committee of the whole (Mr. Crisp, of Georgia, in the chair) on the bill for the allotment of land in severalty to Indians ‘Mr. Skinner (N. C.) advocated the of the bill, ‘and criticised’ the “reservation” system of etvilizing the Indians. Mr. Perkins (Kan.) regarded the measure as being in keeping with the sentiment of the coun. try and as being responsive to the best interests of the Indians, Pending consideration, the committee rose, the morning hour expired and the bill went over as unfinished business, ‘On motion of Sr. Warner (Mfo.), a bill was passed bringing the cities of Atlanta, Galveston, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Kansas City ahd Omabs under the provisions of ’ section 5,191, Revised Statutes, which requires national banks in certain cities to keep on hand in money of the United States, a sum equal to 25 per cent of thelr cireula- ton and depost ‘THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL. ‘The House then went into committee of the ‘whole (Mr. Hammond, of Georgia, in the chair) on the sundry evil appropriation bill, ‘Women for School Trustees, REPRESENTATIVE JAMES THINKS ONE-THIRD OF THE BOARD IN THIS DISTRICT SHOULD BE WOMEN. ‘When the school board bill again comes up in the House, Representative James will offer an amendment providing that of the three trustees to be appointed from each school district oneshall bea woman. Mr. James and his wife have taken ‘tite deepest interest In the District schools. Mrs. James presided over the ladies’ committee to pro- Mote night schools in the District, and tt was ty due to her efforts that the'schools ®ere established. Mr. James says he thinks It destrable Ee ‘the mothers should have a hand in the direc- of the education of their children, and that the interest of the schools would be advanced by the attention female trustees would give to it, In New York and Boston the advantage of ing women in this work is fully apprectated. Appointments to the Marine Corps. ‘MR. MATSON PROPOSES A CHANGE. ‘Mr, Matson has introduced in the House a bill to change the system of appointments to the marine carps, and the same measure will be introduced in the Senate. This bill is designed tocarry out a recommendation made unanimously by the House naval committee of the Forty-sixth Congress. ‘The object of the measure is to open the way for ie appuintment of civilians and of non-commis- officers and privates of anny to the Marine corps. It is in line with the: enda- Uon of the Secretary of the Navy that naval prentices be admitved to the naval academy. vice; there have been malay ettures to break down re the barsior ‘which shuts out civilians, a ‘The Tenure of Office BID. | 2. MB, HOAR'S ARGUMENT fi ITS FAVOR. Inthe Senate yesterday, after Mr, Edmunds had Stated his objections to the bill to repeal the ten- ure of office act, Mr. Hoar made an in its favor. He said that the House of Representa tives, in the very ro ate e [pha enna fora President, in whom the exeeu. {ive power was expressly I by the Constitu , to be comm answer to that responsi. Dility, ” When fastraments were forces him while expressig ninsctt th fait ar thy With in the principles of clvil-service ‘reform he sul” de clared his conviction that the people ot the United States expected and demanded that no man should be kept in an executive employment who had not the confidence of the person responsible for the success of these exe ive functions. A Penalty Clause. XR. EDMUNDS’ AMENDMENT TO THE BILL FOR PRO- TRCTION OF STREETS AND AVENUES IX WASHINGTON. In the Senate yesterday Mr. Ingalls’ bill for pro- tection of the streets, avenues and reservations of Washington betng under consideration, Mr. Edmunds said it was much safer to add a penalty clause and he offered the following amendment: “Every person who shall doany act im contra- vention of any of the for ing ee (pro- hibiting use or occupancy of the streets for any except, that “for which they were (stabllshed without fst obtatning authority from Congress) shall be deemed gullty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shi be punished by a fine of not exceeding. $5,000 or_by imprisonment for aterm not exceeding three or by both said punishments tn the sretion of the court.” ‘Mr. Ingalls had no obj to the amendment and it was adopted. ee Congressmen’s Stationery Allowance. NO GROUNDS FOR CARPING CRITICISM. Criticisms of Senators and Representatives be- cause newspapers, periodicals, fancy inkstands, albums, cork-screws, etc, are charged in thelr stationery account are, apparently, based upon an erroneous impression of that account. Each member of Congress is allowed by law $123 per year for ‘stationery, newspapers” etc., and ‘that is as much ‘own money — a his salary. Each house of Congress main- tains a stationery room, where stationery and fancy articles are Kept for sale for the convenience of members. These articles are sold at cost with small addition to pay handling, ‘The member can take out the entire $125 allowance in stationery and such articles as are in stock, OF he can draw it all in cash if he pleases. At the end of the year each member's Account with the stationery room is made out and any balance due him 1s paid him in money. In fact and in law he has just as much right to the “corkscrews” and other’ articles appearing in the Of the secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House as charged to him as if he had tiem with money’ pald directly trom his Newspapers and periodicals, subscribed or ordered by the Congressmen through the sec- retary or clerk are paid for out of the stationery al- eee but bop u pecan is just a es proper, and as much above proper criticism as if the Senator or Kepresentative had gone person- ally to the office of publication to ler ‘sub- scription, Capitol Topics. DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, ‘The House appropriations committee agreed upon a deficiency bill giving $85,000 for the gov- ernment printing ofice, $17,000 for distinctive aper for national securities and $5,000 for the re- Of subsidiary silver coin. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. ‘The conference report on the interstate com- merce bill has been signed by all the conferees ex- cept Senator Platt, and is ready for presentation to the two houses. Senator Platt, will not sign it. ils principal objection 1s the prohibition of pool: NOTES. 5 ‘The bill granting the right of way through the Yellowstone Park to the’ Cinnabar’ and Gianes Fork railroad was defeated in the House yesterday by a vote of 107 to 65. ‘The sundry civil bill was discussed in the House yesterday afternoon until the hour of adjourn. ment. Messrs. Ryan and Long eriticised the bill asinadequate. Mr. McComas offered an amend- ment increasing the appropriation for the Balti- More post oftice troni $190,000 to $287,000. It was adopted, as were, Various ‘amendments increasing ay lons for outer, ‘public buildings, STREETS AND RAILROADS, ‘The Condition of Affairs Described to the Senate as Disgraccful. MESSRS. INGALLS AND VAN WYCK MAKE SOME STRONG UTTERANCES—THE DEBATE ON THE BILI. RELATING tO THE OCCUPATION OF STREETS—MR. VAN WYCK SEES A RAY OF HOPE FOR THE PEOPLE OF WASHING- TON. As stated in yesterday's Star, the Senate yesterday took up, on Mr. Ingalls’ motion, and passed the bill reported by him pro- viding that the streets, avenues, alleys or reser- vations in the city of Washington shall not be used for steam railroads, street railroads, tele- phone, electric light, or telegraph wires, or pipes for heating or lighting purposes, or for any other than the ordinary public uses for which such streets, avenues, alleys and reservations are es- tablished, without the consent of Congress being first obtained. Referring to the necessity for this declaration of power by Congress Mr. Ingalls, in the debate preceding the passage of the bill, spoke of the franchises recently grant- ed by the Commissioners to a company in- corporated in West Virginia for steam heating and power purposes, by Which three or four im. tant business streets have been, he said, ren- lered practically linpassable. Mr. Ingalls said, in answer to a question by Mr. Hoar, that the gas companies and telegraph companies claiming’ to be chartered by Congress have all the n powers required for carrying out the functions for which they were Incorporated, Speaking of ‘THE OCCUPATION OF STREETS ‘Mr. Ingalls continued: “The Commissioners also had their attention called to the condition of the steam railroads in this city. Those who are familiar with the suburbs, espectally in the north. eastern parts of this muntelpality, I think will bear witness that values have been practically de- stroyed in that region by the unjust occupation Of thestreets, avenues and public reservations by the steam rafiroad companies. Within three or four days last past, while traversing the southern portion of city, I saw,] am safe in saying,hundreds of cars—freight cars, loaded and unloaded, pas- senger cars, cabooses and fat cars—not passin; through thé streets and highways, but stored ‘and standing therein. ‘Those corporations have as. sumed 10 use the avenues, notably Virginia and Maryland avenues, for yard pw for storing their cars that are notin motion,’and thereby practically destroying that portion of the city for purposes of business and residence. | 1 saw lately In one of the newspapers a statement to the ef- fect that one of these corporations had succeeded stealtnily, privily, without the knowledge of the Commissioners, 1h gaining possession of three public reservations, Which they were using for the purpose of switching and storing cars, and in Various ways usiug “them for private 3 when, if they had been private persons, they would have been ompelied to have paid hundreds ‘of thousands Of ." Mars for the property whose use and value they wuus willfully and wantonly de- stroy.” MR. EDMUNDS’ AMENDMENT. Mr. Edmunds offered an amendment providing a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment for a ‘term not exceeding three years, ,or both fine and imprisonment, for violations of the proposed meas- ure, saying in support of the amendment: “1 think T reihember some instances within a few years when in spite of the Commissioners, and sometimes by ight, some corporations lave en- deavored to lay down tracks, or change tracks, and increase them in these streets, when, the next morning, tt would be too late for a preventive in- junction.” In response to an inquiry by Mr. Van Wyck, Mr. Ingalls stated that the street cars and the steam, rafiroads are chartered by Congress, and thelr oc- cupation of the streets, avenues and reservations Within the mits preseribed by their charters is aw’ “They have got 2 good deal beyond it,” sald Mr. Edmunds. “I know they have,” said Mr. Inj Mr. Van Wyck asked if the bill, us now pro- posed, would “reach any preceding uhlawgul occu- Pation of reservations, ‘Mr, Ingalls sald he thought if there 1s any such ion every day's occupation would be a con- rene. Ar, Sewell inquired as to the grants by the Com- missioners for ralroad ‘sicinge’ to feed stores and other business places, ae a “In my judgment,” answered Mr. Comialssioiers are, absoluvely without authority fo grant, penalasion to occupy any single inch of territory beyond that prescrii and defined by {the chatter granting the company the authority originally. If there be any such occupation under grant of power by the Commissioners ‘assumed unlawful, SHE SRAM RAILROADS. ‘Mr. Vest asked the condition of the bill or bills in regard to a union depot in this city. ‘Mr. Ingalls said that his best efforts for years had been in the direction of some solution of the carned through certain stage; but ope corpora. tion having got @ tract of land on a publie reserva- ton worta $300,600 Without pasing a cent, a site ‘Which it would be required to pay $50,000 for in any other city, has interposed, and interposed suc- cessfully, tts itton to all ‘measures. requiring it to withdraw from that reservation, to take up its tracks through 6th street, to cease to bisect that jcent mail extending from the Capitol to the naval observatory, and carry on its opera- Hons where It would be ds much to, the convent. enee public, two squares fart nth, on that broad Space at ‘the ‘intersection of Virginia and Maryiand avenues.” CONGRESS TO BLAME. In response to a question by Mr. Plumb as to where the blame rested Mr. Ingalls proceeded: “Congress is unquestionably to blame. Iam not Minding any fault with the railroad corporations, ‘They have a valuable franchise, and they mean to keep it. Here is one of them, under the very eaves droppings Of this Capitol, with a terminal station that isa shame and a disgrace to civilization; all Xs approaches are in the public highways, with: out it accommodations for public, and claiming that it has a vested it under a pre- vious act of to de as it pleases until 1910; and the other corporation, securing special privi- Yeges on account of the ‘obloquy. that was felt against ite rival, has located its sheds and depot Ona public reservation, destroying access to one portion of the cfty by the occupation of avenues and streets with its tracks, and both being able 80 ‘to combine whenever anything 1s proposed which threatens their interests that, although absolutely hostile upon every other pola ate united in Teatsting every attempt to them from their nt injurteus comets ‘of the blic propelty. Ido hoe Blame, a8 I said, the railroad corporations for cooeering, ‘this property. They aequired the it to do 80. a They claiia that they afford better factiities to the people from the north from the south by belng thus en- abled to land their ogg, Fo ‘within one block of Pennsylvania avenue. ere 18 a good deal of ‘secret history about this matter, Mr. President; ‘there are a ere many open secrets that a it isnot well to discuss; but when the Senator from Missouri inquires why it 1s that this matter has been left unacted upoa, why it is the public have been left to suffer under these exactions, I can say to him that it has not been for the want Of honest effort repeatedly made to secure the con- currence of these rival interests in some measure that would enable their friends in Congress and Out of It to agree upon some site for a union depot, and thus relieve the people from this burden under which they now suffer.’ Mr. Vest Suggested that it was obvious that nothing would be done on this sulyject until some measure is reported from the District committee, He referred to the resolution he offered at the last session, making inquiry as to the legal right of Congress to legistatevon this subject, and disturb vested interests. Mr, Morrill remarked that in the bill chartering ‘the Baltimore and Potomac railroad the right Wo alter and amend Was speciall reserved. Mr. Vest said, at the request of Mr. Ingalls, his resolution was referred to the District commit and he hoped it would be an occasion for thai committee taking some action. ‘THINKS IT A STARTLING STATEMENT. Mr. Van Wyck said: “It must strike those who take an interest in the legislation of Congress af- fecting the rights of individuals that the state- ment made by the chairman of the committee on the District of Columbia is a startling one thatthe ‘steam rallroads entering this city should use the franchise given them to arbitrarily and without authority take occupation of reservations or other property, and that that should be continued year after year and the American Congress denying to two hundred thousand people the right of self- control, should sit here nine months in one year and three in another and leave this community entirely at the mercy of the avarice, the greed and the extortion of corporations of this nature, It is a startling pi ion. ‘There is no excuse’ for it anywhere; none whatever. ‘There 1s no allega- tion that Congress is powerless before such great mammoth corporations, If there could be such an excuse, it wor be a worse infamy than thecrime alleged against them. Our crime is worse than ‘Uhat of the railroad companies, and the Senator has properly designated their’ occupation of this franchise as infamous, and so4t_ is, The citizens Of this city will be rejoiced at the statement made by the Senator from because it Insutes to tem the co-0] ion and. power which that Senator from his position on this floor, and as the head of the District committee, may extend to the people who have been long suffering in this city.” He referred to the fact that Congress had estab- lished no tribunal whereby damages could be as- Sessed_in favor of persons owning residences on the streets turned over to the occupation of these railroad companies, ‘TAKING CONGRESS BY THE THROAT. “So it seems,” he sata, “these mammoth corpora- tions can take Congress by the throat, and, al- though it sits nine months in one year and three in next, the great representatives of the American republic tremble before these huge corporations, and the only remedy for the individual, the citizen (Who has no protection by reason of any self-con- trol on the part of the people here or any regula- ton of their own affairs), is that he must go to the courts single-handed and alone to deny the right Of a railroad company to enter the highways, the streets, and destroy the value of his property and make it useless. I judge so from the fact that the people of South Washington have petitioned, not only this year, but the last half-dozen years—peti- uoned, withotit redress, Congress to give them some protection, and until this time their request has passed apparently unheeded, until what?” ‘Mr. Van Wyck said he would have preferred that something in the bill should be retractive. THE STREETS ALREADY OCCUPIED. “The streets that are already occupied,” he said, “require the attention of Congress and re- quire some legislation. Year after year the Sena- tor from Missouri says that he has presented pe- titions or resolutions or bills looking to the con- ‘struction of a union depot, which is demanded by the interest of trade and’ travel and commerce, by every interest; and yet there has been no satisfactory answer to why {t had not_been done in this city except that the railroad corpora- tions were powerful enough to prevent action upon that matter. Why, sir, 1t would have been cowpetert for this committee or any other Suitable committee of this body to have reported a bill which in their judgment was right. ‘That could have been done, and then we shouid have had an opportunity to see whether these subtle influences could have reached and controlled a body like the Congress of the United States. ere it stands conceded is the just, the injurious oc- eupation of this property, the Villainous “prusti- tution of a franchise to the injury of the people, and the Congress that gave it to them falls to de- mand the reason why. ‘The Senator says that the act of 1872 provided for the amendment or repeal of this charter. ‘Then certainly Congress has. re- served to itself all that 1s necessary. ‘The abuse of this franchise was flagrant, so much that it has been deserved for yeurs and to-day has re- ceived the truthful characterization which the Senator from Kansas has given it. I trust now that this may be a little ray of hope to the citizens of Washington that the day of deliverance may be approaching, not only from the exactions and demands and ow Of these corporations of steam railroads bUt of other corporations which for the last ten years t rh Congress have com- lied a great city and nearly a quarter of a mil- jon of population to be subjected in thelr rights and in thelr interests to cor ns started and created by act of Raed ‘Mr. Edmund’s amendment was agreed to and ‘the Dill was then similly passed as amended, —_—_ ‘The Boston Navy Yard, A CHANGE SIMILAR eS ae AT THE WASHINGTON rARD. ‘The Secretary of the Navy to-day issued a gen- eral order ‘the Boston navy yard into an equipment yard under Commodore Schley, chief of the bureau of equipment and recruiting. The change will be made in the same way that the ‘Washington navy yard was changed into an ord- nance foundry by the order of the first of October, All the shops and such tools and material belong- ing to the other ents as may be needed ‘be transferred to the equipment department, and others that cannot be used will be packed uj and shipped to other yards. All the equipment machinery, tools and Supplies that were not re- dained heré when the Washington yard was made ‘an ordnance foundry will_be shipped to Boston. The exact date when the Boston yard shall ceuss to be a navy yard proper announced, order making the change 1s preliminary in char- —————$+oo___—_ Strikes and the Building Interests. ‘VIEWS OF BUILDING INSPECTOR ENTWISLE. Building Inspector Entwisle has received a letter from the surveyor and inspector of buildings of Boston, Chas. 8. Damrell, asking for “Inspector Entwisle's opinion a8 to the effect of the strikes upon the building interests of this city.” His answer is as follows: “In answer to your inquiry, was sus- 1886. The T wows stage that all work on butiings pended for six weeks, ‘May effect was (being at & time Telegrams ‘to The ‘Star. ec WALL STREET IN A FLURRY A Slump in Prices Causes a Small Pac ——— THE PROSEOUTION OF JOHN DILLON eS How Prohibition Has Succeeded in Kansas. ees Say DAKOTA’S AMBITION TO BE A STATE cor Rael THE EXPLOIT OF A BRAVE SAILOR BOY. SS Georgia Negroes Resisting Collection of Bent, —_.—__. THE DECISION AGAINST DILLON. Probability That Its Ultimate Result Will be Salisbury’s Fall. Special Cable Dispatch to THe EvExtNa STAR. Loxpox, Dec. 15.—The news ofthe judgment of the Irish court of queen's bench with regard to John Dillon was awaited here last night by the Politiclans with the greatest interest. Although tt afforded no ground for surprise, nothing elve was talked of during the evening, Curiosity 1s expressed as to the future course of events. The most trustworthy bellef 1s that Dillon will find securities and then proceed to continue the plan of campaign work. In thatcase he would be ar- Tested and tried, but unless Jury trial 1s dispensed With, could hardly be convicted. By that time, moreover, parliament will have met and the ques- ton will be practically FOUGHT OUT IN THE COMMONS. All the London morning papers declare they never had any doubt that the “plav of campaign” was, asthe judges have pronounced tt, “clearly, dis- Unctly and absolutely illegal.” Meanwhile, It 1s pretty certain that the government, now that the ‘plan of campaign” is officially declared illegal, will proceed to proclaim and attempt to sup) it immediately, ‘The effect of all this can only be to hasten the end, whether {tbe the end. of the tory government or of freedom in Ireland. I see no reason to doubt that it will be the former. Every, day's political gossip, thouich not of ‘suf cient importance to repeat in detail, confirms the View expressed a fortnight since as ‘to a not dis- tant dissolution. DISSENSIONS IN THE CABINET have steadily increased. Now Churchill is known to be privately entirely out of sympathy with the Umited scope local government bill which ts being proposed by the committee of the cabinet. Salis ry 1s pressing for strong coercive policy in Tre. land, which Churchill opposes. Chamberlain's Feenitrance upon the political svcne will have the ‘opposite of a Ing effect. The Patt Malt Gazette points out that’ the whole principle of trades unionism 1s at stake in the tssue now raised in Ireland By Associated Press. Why Dillon Can’t Be Indicted. Dosurx, Dec. 15.—The Freeman's Journal states that as the movement led by Mr. John Dillon 1s directed against rack rents, the government 1s unable to indict him for conspiracy. The Express (tory) declares that. the government must uphold the law, and adds: “Either Mr. Dillon or the gov- ernment must go down.” ALMOST A PANIC IN STOCKS. Prices Go Down With a Whirl Amid Great Excitement in Wall Street, ‘New York, Dec. 15.—The slump of yesterday afternoon was renewed this morping, and first Prices showed large dectines from the closing figures of last evening, chief a which were Reading, 24"; Western Union and Tnion Pacific, 1% each; Richmond and West Point, 13, and ers sthaller amounts, ‘Theactivity was enorm- ous, and further declines rangi . 2 to 1, per cent in the general list were while Richmond and West int lost 6 Percent: Hocking Valley, 3X, and Reading, 24. The market soon receive Support, and some of the active stocks socn showed advances over the opening figure, while others were very weak. The Srangers, ‘trunk lines and Union Pacific were noticeably strong. The transactions were extremely feverish and irregu- lar, but the market quieted down toward 11 o'clock, at which time 1t was sUll active and i A WILD SCENE IN THE EXCHANGE. The scene at the opening this morning was one of the wildest ever witnessed on the exchange, For several minutes the entire floor was crowded with knots of brokers surging from one side to the other, all seemingly bent on selling stocks. Prices dropped with such rapidity as to demoralize brokers who had buying orders, and little heed was Paid to fractions in inaking Sales. ‘The great est crowd Was in Reading, which closed last night at 42%, opened 24 per cent lower and was sold down in a few minutes to 37%. Richmond and West Point closed last. night at 40 and opened this morning at 38, and ‘within a few minutes was selling at 32. last night at a3. Western : opened at 70 and sold at 6835. London buyti orders were cabled over for heavy blocks of stock and helped to sustain the granger and trunk line securities. TUis understood that the movement 15 the result of a blg combination against the bulls which engineered the late large advance through- out the list. ‘Trust companies controlled by friends of the bear leaders are said to have started the break by calling in all loans on Reading. A FAILURE ANNOUNCED. L. Marx & Co.’s failure has just. been announced from the rostrum of the New York Stock Exchange, ‘They were long of Terminal, Reading and kindred stocks. ‘The Sales at the exchange during the first hour ‘Were 347,000 shares and to noon 620,000, A RECOVERY AND ANOTHER PANIC. Noon.—The stock market after 11 o'clock recov- ered the break of the previous hour, and those stocks which had been were in turn at- lacked and the selling was of the nature of a Panic, the declines ranging up to close to10 Sor hapa a aie mca ew EI x3 Reading, 814; awanna, 4 5-8; N. Y. ‘Central, 4; Canada’ Southern, 334? and others sinalier atounts, ‘There was a Slight rally toward noon, but at that time the was active and very weak again. Gould’s and Cammack’s brokers have been buy- ing stocks at the decline, and the market shows a solnewhat better tone. PRICES STILL WHIRLING DOWN. ‘The market 1s touching the lowest points seen for months. Some stocks have dropped two to three points in thelast few minutes. All the Drokers have orders (0 Sell without, limit, | New land, Lackawanna, Hocking Valley and Rich- Inond terminal. ‘The stock exchange member of the firm of L. ‘Marx & Co., has been a member of the board since 1869, and 1s one of the most prominent men on the strect. He knew this that he would have to suspend and made private settlement in all his stock exchange contracts. GOULD AND CAMMACK TRYING TO SUSTAIN THE MARKET. 1 p.m.—The market is still Duta little better than the lowest prices. Gould's and Cam- Quashed Loxpex, Bec. 15.—In the appeal of James Gor. don Bennett against the decision awarding Cyrus W. Fieid £5,000 damages for statementa deroge- tory to the latter New York Weraht, the court to-day quashed the verdict ‘against Mr. Ben present decistor fakes the ground that Mr. *“Benbet, not bet Substituted service on him in London upon whit tte on him q the verdict was obtained was illegal. The court condemns Mr. Field to pay the costa, YALE’S FAMOUS KICKER DEAD. Me Canght a Cold in the Yale-Primce: ton Thanksgiving Game. Nkw HAVEN, Conn., Dec, 15.—George Watkinson, Yale's famous half-back and goal kicker, died this morning. His sickness resulted from a cold which: he caught during the Yale-Princeton Thankagiv- Ing day game, and which developed into a fever. He lata Unoonsctous and at the point of death or nearly a Week, during which time the doctors: held out si hopes: his recovery, He wasa fon of George Watkinson, manager of the Candee Rubber company. —s PRORIBITION DOES PROHIBIT. What the Probate Judges of Kanens Nay on the Question, Cmreaco, Dec. 15.—The Daly News says thie morning: From one end of the country to the other people are asking the question: “Does prohibition For the purpose of learning the expri= AS Upon the subject, a letter was re cently addressed by the News to every probate oa in Uhat state, asking the following ques fone: “How dors the number of saloons tn your vicinity: and the amount of beverages sold at this time com- pare with the number of saloons and the saled Prior to the adoption of prokibition measures? What ts the state of crime, particularly that class of offenses which grow directly out of the use Of alcoholic beverages as compared with the Period preceding prohibition in Kansas? ‘This Information was sought from the te Judges, for the reason that these officials are directly concerned with the administration of Une rohtbitton law, and, 1n consequen tonal opportunity for arriviag at in definite conclusions, while from the nature of their oMices and the considerations infiuencing thelr election they inay be regarded as. reflecting the prevailing sentiment of thelr individual coum tes. Replies have been received trom forty-nine of thos’, or from more than one-half of Uhe entire number, The replies show that the question by the people ts answerd overwhelmingly In the aMnnative. Ouly five counties—Sheridan, Ford, Clark, Republic and Hi per—pronounce the law Unquilifiedly a failure o Kingman tt ts frankly adinitted that the law Is “not enforced; tn Kush, Trege, Riley and Clay, although the Teplies are rather in the nature of opinions, as are almost all of the above mentioned, Instead of statements of observed fact, they are rather favorable than otherwise, With these exceptions the answer show a decrease in the use of intoxteating drinks in Kansas, ranging from fifty to seventy-five per cent, and In crimes and offenses growing directly out Of the use or such drinks a decrease of from Bfty to ninety per cent, 11 ts worth noticing that the counties which pro- nounce prohittion a fullure are surrounded by or adjoining others in Which Ue most satisfactory results are clalined, miniigeathalas FEARS OF A BLOODY CONFLICT. Delinquent Colored Tenants in Georgia Resisting Officers of the Law. Avavsta, Ga., Dec. 15.—Lincoln county, on the Carolina line, iS in a state of anxiety over an in- cident which happened Monday. Many of the red tenants are in arrears with their bills and efforts tocollect them have produced great in- dignation, Monday Tom Leverett and Cabe Ram. sey Went Out on the eastern side of the county to enforce a process. When they drew near the house of the man whom were in quest they found it surrounded by negroes, who at once opened fire on Leverett and Ramsey, who were on horseback. They turned and gall wway, but not before they Were so badly Wou! that their lives are now in danger, and yesterday an armed band ef 100 white men drganized and to Uhat section, where well arined and full; the outcome 1s GERMANY AND RUSSIA, A Russian Paper Says That Their Re Intions Are Mutually Satisfactory. St. PETERSBURG, Dec. 15.—The Official Messenger confutes the articles which have recently ap- ‘ared in the Russian press generally, describi Germanys attitude as hostlie to Rusia. The Messenger says: “It 18 to be regretied that the press has been thus deluded. Owing to their mu. tual vital interests the relations between Russia and Germany have become more consolidated, It has been proved by several trials Unat both pow. ers. ree these relations as it to the welfare of both. Russia firmly intends to Germany's jal int and has reason t be ‘aasured that Germany will continue to abstain from any action affecting Russia's or the interests Which have ansen thi ‘8 historical relations with her eastern ists. Germany's influence will be exclusively di- rected to maintain the general peace | which needs, and which the czar and the Russian, le earnestly desire. The more complicated End critical political affairs are the more tmpera- Uve it ts todiscuss them calmly and with caution, ‘On Uhis account there is less justification for the precipitate and self-opinionated character of the Comments of newspapers witose voices are DY BO means unimportant in international relations. THE NATIONAL OPERA COMPANY, Manager Locke Contradicts Man Fale Reports and Talks of Libel Cuicao, Dec. 15.—At a late hour last night Suits, Charles F. Locke, general manager of the Na- Uonal opera company, made the following state- ment: “There is no eit ee a tonal opera company ; re is no consolidation withany other. Company contemplated; Chere 1s no intention, necessity or prospect of disorganiza- lon; there is no trouble between leading mem- bers or between them and Mr. Thomas; there is ‘no truth In the stories affecting the credit of the company in any way, and authors of such fictions in the future and — cals publishing Uhem will bbe prosecuted for livel.” Six Dwellings Burned. New Onveans, Dec. 15.—Six small dwellings on Pleasant and Constance streets were destroyed fire yesterday. The Joss is $10,000; covered by im surance, ee ee Failare at Wheeling. WHERUNG, W. Va... Dec. 15.—The large retail clothing firm of J. Britles & Co. tatied yesterday, With labllities of about $40,000, and assets aggre to: wating $15, $20, Hammered Nearly to Death. CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 15.—In a drunken row at Kate McDonnell’ boarding house, on Oregon strevt, ast larry Leonard was struck twice on head witha hatumer by James McCormick, ‘Leow. ard is at the hospital in a dying condiuion. seven People are under arrest, oe A Chicago Theater Levied On. Cmicaco, Dec. 15.—The Casino theater has been levied to satisty a. confession of for $4,407 tn favor Of Paul F. Held. cy sheriff served the rs last evening aud the house was placed in-charge of ac jan. The i mt Was in reality in favor of James J. Hoch, one of the proprietors, for money advanced. It4s alleged that $50,000 have been sunk in the ‘theater since it was opened. ———— ‘Twe Horse Thieves Killed. FIRED ON WHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE AND FATALLY ‘WOUNDED. Dattas, Tex., Dec. 15—News has reached the city of a fatal battle with horse thieves at day- break yesterday, near Kemp, in Kaufman county, on the Texas ‘Trunk road, fifty miles southeast of Dallas. ‘Two strange men were discovered near the Village With fifteen horses in their possession, Hank Shelton, a Texas trunk section foreman, and @ man named Wright engaged the stra in conversation, Receiving Inconsistent and con- ficting statements from tem, they concluded Uhat the horses were stolen and being driven to Indian Territory. Suddenly the men put. spurs to the horses on which they Were mounted and fled for the timber, about an eighth of a mile away, leaving | thirteen animals Yelind. Shelton, and Wright opened fire, which was revurned. After several exchanges of shots the Uwo fell from their saddies, one shot through a and the other t the hip. ‘They were On mattresses in the bottom of a wagon and started off for Kaufman jail, twenty miles distant The one shot through the lung died before reach ing and the other, at last accounts, was be lieved to be expiring. All efforts to secure their haines proved futile, as both refused to talk, ‘there was nothing On their persons by which to identify them, srinetion ‘The Reorganization of Heading. SAR We tlt tea ‘the vUon trustees, Was today by the board of managers ‘th com E pany. ‘The new deals with all E if] “ A i i 4 E i t l i i aff Ha