Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’, ‘Tax Evewixe Sram is served to subscribers in the cits by eatriera, om thetr own setount at TO cenge foe ‘week, or = el Copies at = counter, 2 ces cach By wall postag? orepait’ 3 Sronth cue year. $0: sit montha gt tO? [Fntered at the Post Office at Washin Becond-cluae mail matter.) —— X StaN—published on Friday—$l a Fear jostace yewpaid. Six montha, 50 cents om tiptions must be paid in advance; bo paper sent longer than is paid for. Kates of aivertiving made known on applicatio _ ohe Vo. 69—No 10,484. WASHINGTON, D.C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1886. TWO CENTs. AMUSEMENTS Ne NATIONAL THEATER. CHRISTMAS GREETING! Engagement of the Inimitable LOTTA ‘THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, TOUCHE.’ Christuiae Matinee, Event MUSELIE.” christmas Night, “THe LITLE DETECTIVE” 4 Week The new realistic and emotional drama lish life, written by Mr. Robert Buchanan, enti- ALONE IN LONDON. * TON THEATER, TO-MORROW at 2 o'clock. AND GALA WEE MIACO’S PANTOMIME AND SPECIALTY TROUPE, accomplished."—Republican. ndeville Artista. ‘ON EARTH. Keating and Flynn, Fanny Cufshman, Gecrze Buruell, 2 Donna Kingsly, Fred Roberts, And 2 Host of Others Biss Zoura, New Scenic Effects, Spectacular F aiues, Cheap Pri nid 30e.: Matinee, SPECIAL NOTICES. NEW YORK CITY, DEC. 20, ‘Joux H. MAGRUDER, EF MBIA TURAL SOCIETY. The society meets EV) . 3 1th a Reo SL nw at SO Cee Se ee N eid ote | As Saturday next is » legal holiday, on which ‘Dear Sir:—Please send me two of Kennedy's five- rieties Suited for General Purposes. Pub- ponnd fruit cakes, the same I purchased last Christ- Ss. Special Business Notice. ‘Tar Stak will not be printed, its advertising pa- MRS. CHAS. CARROLL, ‘Lexiugton avenue. FO > whitiwan' Hosindtregia Chocolates jawiey's Pure Creams. Stufed Prunes. Glace Fruita, Christinas Fruit Cake. ‘Plum Pudding. a.m.; come. GALE AT oc. BRYA Christmas edition, to be issued Friday afternoon. 1415 New York avenue, any tlme this week | And a favor will be conferred it all such be and try a cup of Chase and Banboru's Sava: and Mocha pater: => ALL MEMBERS OF PLASTERERS Ag day, If possible, Otherwise, their appearance, ex- (ONDAY EVENING at's OSE sur, | CePtIn extreme eases, cannot be assured. : By order of Assembly 1644. =>), THE UNION TEA AND COFFEE CO.| TaE Surriewer or THE EVENING Star to-day ‘have di its business the Bell Ten and Coffee the business at 824 7th deem all chncks insued hereby sive due notice foune thenameof the co iteaccount, ‘Messrs. W- bencer are duiy authorized UNION TEA AND COFFEE CO., Boarding, Ladies’ Goods, Attorneys, Hotels, Pi- Table Luxuries and ke Sp is es rs Queen Olives in i wala Giredae? and Roquefort Cheese. ee ane Moet TOE KENNEDY & SON, ‘Table Luxuries and ; WE, GROCERY MERCHANTS OF WEST DECEMBER "closed until MONDAY MORNING, A. B. CROPLEY, ‘L, CROPLEY'S SONS, LON, THE UNDERS| "will close their stores all day CHRI (AS, | GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-paY.—Internal reve- holiday.” yp until uline Grand Christinas Matinee. 271 LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. ‘Will Appear in Victorien Sardow’s Master Play, THEODORA. Which will be Identical in Every Detail with the Fam- juction at the Porte St, Paris, and Niblo’s Theater AN EXCELLENT DRAMATIC COMPANY. ‘Maguificent Spectacular Scenery. All the Original Paris Costumes. A Corps of Auxiliaries Num- Dering over 200 People. _ Next Week—THE LITTLE TYCOON 4 Grand Show! ISTMAS! nd Night This Week. elty Per- s pecialty Co. "ners in Select Novelties. S TNC FOUNTAINS: Concluding THE CHRIST’ In which will be distrib the young ones S TREES, Toys and Presents for i<xreat show! Take monly 10 cents, d20-6t ABs B00 THeaten CHRISTMAS WEEK! EVERY AFTERNOON and EVERY EVENING, Atkinson's Orizinal Comedy Company, In an Entirely New Musical Version of PECK'S BAD BOY A Company of Comedians who Act and Sing. ‘The Grocery Store a Marvel of Realistic Effect. Next Week —“The Streets of New York.” d20-6t ROF. DANCING Se di s aud H ste. n.w., every’Tues- { jou Sto li pm. Dancing music furnished for Balls, Parties, &e.; residence 114 st aw. d18-Lw*, AW LECTURES At MARTYN’S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 1S Oth st. nw = Pu ave. half a block front City Office. “EW AY. at G15 p.m. Tickets SE Lesiere. Full Course (13 Lectures), tudents Free SHEED: TEs Bicyeies and ¥ rad See EXCHANGE, 1220 F OMA: 3 ‘ST.—HOME- Wont ies rstrves aml Fancy work foots wishing to deposit work are Feqtested to dv so.as soon BULL RUN, Pennsylvania ave, ‘The inost realistic Battle Scene ever painted. Lighted at night by ‘300 electric Tig 6 mn Oa te. to TOP ‘The workingmen have been so seriously taxed to ‘Bupport their breturen belonging to labor organizations | ‘while out ON STRIKE that trade this season has been Greatly inspaired. ‘We have been very busy and have had no reason to complain, but we are overstocked, and have concluded to make short work and sacrifice our whole stock of (Overvogts rather than carry any over. ‘TO-DAY WE BEGIN Our great mark.dewn sale. We have reduced prices thirty to fifty per cent,and the fact is you could not @uplicate any sinle Overcoat at any wholesale clothing house for the sane money. Overcoats at these prices— $4.75, 86.50, £8.50, 10.50, $12.50, $15 and $18. Suits at these prices 96.50, 96,50 $10.50, $12.50, $15 and 818. Overceats for Boys from 13 to 17 years old at $3.75, ). $8.50, up to $12. lren’s Overcoats at $33. $4, 85, up to 88. ‘Suits from $2.50 up to 210. Pants fur Men, Youths and Boys, from $1.50 up. THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING COMPANY, aa COENEK 7TH AND G STREETS. Ox Has HARD TO BEAT Pk Men's Overat Overcoats at $652 ES. 73, worth $$. Chinchilla EC. to meet his old patrous and friends. a22-2t MISS JENNTE F WILZING. GF CHICAGO, | ons are reminded that business announcements ‘will preach in ch, corner | and such noti day ,h, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and ma mocices: ae Setally Siiirar oe Sint Early Christas meeting on | should be inserted in the mammoth triple-sheet sent to the office before 12. o'clock, noon, on Fri- in this city to | contains: The celebration of Forefathers’ day last Mya howl re evening, Mr. Blatne’s talk on religious unity, some ‘am * bathe U; jad, ©: Coe whe | holiday publications, no money of the Knights for npeny or contract en for | Anarchists, telegraphic news, etc. ‘The adver- i pomars and-D. G. Eichel: | tisements are classified as follows: Auction Sales, Educational, Proposals, Business Chances, ‘Wa. H. H. Breer, anos and Organs, Sewing Machines, Gentlemen's General Manager. | Goods, Wood and Coal, Financial, ¥rofessional, EET MAR Specialties, The Trades, Dentistry, Railroads, Po- STREET MARKET WILL beg all d ny, and evening “EATORDAY tomac River Boats, Steamers, Medical, Under- UR} ser Oe ED SHOE DEALERS takers, 10 p.m. Christ- 512: i STRICKLAND, Peatn. ave.: ED- | 2U6 $233,512; customs, $684,000, STON & CO., Penn. ave ave., EDMONS: Bo. E-OPENING. ‘WINDSOR & CO. N.Y. st. aze- ont U: 8. 8. Ossive arrived at Naples December ‘The Billiard and Pool Room of the Harris ith be, (URS) BVENING, | , THE TRAINING SQUADEON arrived at Fort Monroe EH HEARS Wil be, Pleased | to-day. CENT DISPLAY. will be open this week from 5a. m. until 4 WEDNESDAY, December 32d, from’ 5 a. m., unt PHHURSDAY, December 234, from 5 a.m. until 4 P FRIDAY, December 24th, from NO MARKET ON CHRISTMAS DAY. Be SPECULN rly and leave your orders for Christmas and New goods arriving daily. Bo: furnished and packed free of charge. Store open till 11 o'clock every nigh MAC ‘The Center Market FOR SALE—The fine > COME AND SEE BEFORE BUYING ELSE- Maynard, Representative Burrows with Mr. and LIC BOOKS ponite U8. Patent Office), 612 9th st. nw. ‘of Ino itahis Geta mserseutiren poe ES TO THE PUBLIC.— rer hen Market will beopenonDECEM- | the iron resources of the country and into the mu. until 11 pan. UNDER THE MISTLETOE. 'A very fine lot of Mistletoe at the avoid the’ rush. GEO. E. KENNEDY Table Lustiries and’ Fancy TOO F street. WASHINGTO: 28 ‘The annual meeting of the Washingto ‘Will be held at the office jarket, in the City ‘Market Compa 3 of dantary, 1882, for the choice of thirteen directors for tive stint Sears Rh to ack on. any other subject within the powers of the corporation powese oft. W. CURRIDEN, Secret Washington, D. C., Dec a ~__td_ | BOWLES 8 Co, z P.M. DECEM- faa tng Anacostia Tnnprovenent a Tatton will meet at Masonic Hall. in Anacostia, D.C. snes S'S GOLDER, Fren portant business, LEE WHITE, Secy. INFALLIBLE PECTORAL, cure most obstinate case of Troup and all incipient ung 1 bottle. All drngyists have it.d21- WITHOUT RUNNING AROUND TO FIND ‘Candies, Nuts, Pius, Raisius, Grapes, Oranges, ‘Bananas and other Christmas Luxaries, you can @ave ‘time aund trouble by jus ing to. NH, MAGRUDER'S U417 New York ave. MUTUAL FIRE 13 x OF THE. DISTRICT 902 Pa. ave. n. w., Washineton, D.C. December 6th, 1886.~ Dolicy: Holders are hereby ‘Sled to renew their insurance on or before the MONDAY in December, 1886, for the year 1587. ‘The rate of interest’ on aii renewals will be 0 remain Hotes.” PLEASE ATTEND Fo SOU SRESEWALS BEFORE "THE LAST Fi AVS) AND THU: dgaee 3. WESLE _No liquors by the glass. r cent on the ‘THE CROWD. ¥ BOTELEE, Secretary. ‘ELTIES AND X-MAS CARDS, ‘NEW, BEAUTIFUL AND CHEAP, But Not Below Cost, at THE CIRCULATING LIBRARY, —No liquors by PURE” OLD | TRI E RYE AND | self yesterday and will probably die. at is be- Clay Botte Munk Whusei at SELIG- | lieved that the act was Rommitvea during an at- iquor Store, 1200 ave. | tack of temporary insanit S.—All delivered free of “Hic sega Selieze fom of charge i ee sere H Fes PETAL,» SON'S Wholesale EO. W. LINKINS, Yeal Estate in all parts of the District for sale. Collecting of Rent a specialty. Money to Loan on approved real estate security. Bee OW Consors: CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Exchange. Loans. Collections. Railroad Stocks and Bonds, and all securities listed. es of New York, Philadelphia, Boston “ialty made of Investment Securities. District road, Gas, Insurance and Tele- American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. au7 <a> LUMBER! 3x0, W. Macan of the Stockbobders of Sean Member ¥. domd Coantinn’ Comteny of tue. Dintkt of Colasnh Gue Gelock putvat the Nedoual Sieteepavias Sue Ofelock p-m. at the N i 13 T5ch street, Wasi at WE RESPECTFULLY INFORM OUR ‘friends and the public general] ‘TEA AND. COFFEE Go, phone Stock dealt in. [=> WILL RECEIVE EVERY DaY THIS WEI a wreat variety of, ho1 trial. “14135 New York: STORE WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEK UN-| Mr. Fryer, of y, the - WEE! ir. Fryer, of lAbany: brother of Mrs. Man. ‘late iu the evening to accom ‘who wish to purcebuae after te ice 01 sry and correct Count, WII, R. McLEAN, ith and B sts. a. =>, FINE OL 8 North Charles Street, Baltimore, December 2%, ISNG. a mets and Hats, including a i Reception Bonnets ef Sixter, Who is now im Paris. Parlors, 1110 F'st. u.w., near 12th st. ive Selection of & 80N'S TEMPORARY OF-| THE ConrRouuer or THR CURREXCY has declared 9TH a ee ‘ fifth dividend, ten per cent, in favor of the cred- Second floor, over Pursell’s Book Store. itors of the Pacific National bank, of Boston, mak- Fire, Life, Marine Insurance in best companies, at | 10g in all thirty per cent paid of claims proved, ¢ Re bought -hanged. [eesseproeteas yooh tiene 09 AMONG THE PRESIDENT’s CALLERS to-day were the property 100 by 100 feet, cor- | Attorney General, Commisstoner Webb, Senators m1 amounting to $2,229,140, Cameron and Wilson, Maryland; 24 Controller 'S large assortment of ‘alker of Michigan, Wilkins, Spri; lements, Eden, Herman, Dougherty, Ret Bowks Fearv and sitver | Uns, J. M. Taylor and ‘h. J. Campbell. edals, Stajues and other | rag CeNsvs REPORTS.—The report on the mining industries of the United States, exclusive of the Precious metals, with special investigations into cor cretaceous coals of the northwest, forming the fif- teenth volume of the tenth census reports, has been received from the public printer, and 1s’ now Oe ee ner, ready for distribution, S18 14th st._| THe KEARSAMGE TO BE REPAIRED.—It Was SUp- «0 THE PUBLICNE, Yomx, Dec. 20,'86.— | posed that the U. 8S. Kearsarge, which recently aunige interest in the teal Estate’ rut ot 380, | returned from the European station, would be t 1221 F st., to BAMUEL E. SHIPP $ e BONLES at 1221 F st. to EL E- SHIFE | condemned, as her repairs would amount to more than twenty per cent of her cost, the limit allowed Hane that generons patrouage, ee ee by law. The statutory survey of the vessel shows, | in the future, as in the past, every trust conflded will | however, that she can be repaired for about Mittin permonereca twelve per cent of her cost. ‘The hull of the vessel eryectfully, JAS.B. McPHERSON, _ | wa te RTAERN LIBERTY MARKET, | ‘222, Was supposed. Ic ts probable that the Kear- ats. 2. w., Will be open fre until 12 p.m.. Friday iristmas.- H. P. HOW, Was found in a much better state of preservation sarge will remain in the navy a few years longer. December EN .F Bee. ‘azo(j; | TRADE WITH THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.—Consul ‘gry, | General Hanna, of Buenos Ayres, has made 2 long COGNAC, CLARET, BRERIN PUNE, MADEIRA aed | report to the Department of State in regard to the FRENCH LIQUEURS at lowest rates. eee trade of the United States with the Argentine Re- Wholesale Wine Merchant, | Public. He refers to the strong desire on the part 1200 Pennsylvania ave. n.w. of the latter government to engage in close com- P. 8.—All goods delivered free of charge. ae mercial relations with the nite states and the fee __422-2w_| active movements in progress for establishing an F_ PURE CALIFORNIA | American line of steat ips between New York INES. and Buenos Ayres. He thinks that an enlat trade exchange with the Argentine. Republic would prove of decidedly inore advantage than the trade with Brazil as {t now exists, and cannot un- derstand why American merchants should make Rio a terminal point, when there 1s a. better market for our products in the Argentine Republic, only 1,000 miles beyond. Arrexrren Sticipe.—Sergt. Walker, of the 4th artillery, stationed at Fort Adams, R. I., shot him- aca.ew | NAVAL ORDERS.—Lieut. J. W. Stewart, ordered to “| the Nautical Almanac office; Assistant Engineer . Bieg, to the fish commission steamer. Fish. ‘Hawk; Ensign D. P. Menefee, detached trom the coast survey and ordered to’the Branch hydro- graphic oMice, San Francisco, DAX, December 29, 183 .C., to authorize the ington, in the placé of tik rire Jan Society Notes, PCS ‘KEERED WOOD, 4 ‘There was considerable activity in K street yes- terday afternoon, although the reception season Fie veboe |in that fashionable neighborhood has not yet .. of the | fairly set in. Numbers of the le were leaving ‘Secretary. CO. and coutinue | cards, and others were paying their tea calls at nde san ‘* pa ander, the aaine System. A handsome | Mrs. Brookes’. In New Yor, by the way, cis not stomary to make a party call after receiving an a GoLCEEEBERGER | Invitation to tea uniews when uhable to attend the SAMSIEL, SOLOMON tea, then a card should be lett afterward, YDax THIS WEEK | ‘The day was so fine that the streets were gay reauee. Give thems | with callers who had abandoned thelr carriages BRYAN for the agercise of walking. ening co's ning, ts visiting the family of the Secretary of the JOHN H. MAGRUDER, ‘Treasury. 2 = 1417 New York av ‘The Misses Davis, of Philadetphia, who have DON'T FORGET THE NICE SWEET | taken the residence of General Hazen, W K ONT FORGET, THE ET | tak \ce Of General Hazen, will take the Dollis per gallon. a20-3t JUST RECEIVED A LAKGE AssorT.| MS. George B. Loring and Miss Loring, Mrs. Ed- ‘ment of Imported Key West and Dowestic | munds and Mis H. MAGRUDEI, wat is selling at One Sout iy WaGe day of K street, and hold-receptions on ‘Tuesdays, ‘New Yorkave. | after January Ist. Edes, on the same street, will also JOH} ‘be at home on Tuesdays next month. 1417 New York ave. a ae -—| Mrs. O. H. Burroughs held a gay reception in her PAMATCA, ST, CROIX AND | pretty house yesterday afternoon, ‘The hostess JOHN H. MAGRUDER. presided over a dainty tea table in the alcove hall- 1417 New York ave Way, making a most attractive pieture in the ‘DUFFY'S, CELEBRATED ROCHESTER | ainty surroundings. ag ster Rovyar SE atnot . COPELAND, WEDGWOOD, CROWN, DERBY AND HAVILAND'S CELEBRATED CHINA NOW ON EXHIBITION. RICH CUT GLASS (larve variety), DUPLEX AND ROCHESTER LAMPS, FAIRY LAMPS, AND VARIOUS NOVELTIES IN DECORATED <a> USEFUL CHK Greater Bargains Never Offered, that is a charm against all evil influences, and his avi puruage an tuners quantity uf Christmas | gute, were Ye Novelties ut half thelrruine we are offeriug them at same Tutes. Muftlers, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Glover, Searts ‘other noveltied too numerous to nication included. APPROPRIATE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. M. W. BEVERIDGE, E,JOHN ELLIS, JOHN JOHNS vip J We asnociated theiunelven tov ti ice of Law before the Courts, the Executive Departinents, and Comuittees of Congress a NOTICE—DR. SCHAEFFER Has Re. | elnall, thisgatternoon, accompanied by thelr two from 1321 F st. to 1:19 F at., next | S008. door fo the Baltimore Sun Buildin, Our Dress Suits to onder are correct in style, perfect | in fit, excellent in meterial and low im price. Our il Cutaway Suits of Diagonal and Cork- screws cannot be matched in the town, HAKBAN & BENNETT, Prince Albert an 0. Dark Ulster Overcoats, | warmly hie tra lous, big warm collar, $10, | ‘worth $15. Black Chinchilla Overeosts at 810, worth #1 of fine Overcoats from $12 to 825; cannet be matched any ‘Men's Dark Mixed Suits ine of Cassimere and Cheviot Suits at $7.50 to $20. Undoubtedly the best bansains ever shown in Wash- Anata. Men's Worsted, Dis its, sack or frock. from $10 uy. AI Worsted Corckserew Prince Albert Suits fra $15 Biue Beaver and Pilot Cloth Suits. Sincie end D Odd Fants $1.50 and upward. FOR BOYS—4 TO 14. A full line of Suits aud Overvosts at lower prices than | you ever saw. Corduroy Suits at Strong worth $4.50. A fall Une of Casatmere, C rkserow and Wide Wales Suits | at all prices . A beautiful line of Overcosts from $2.50 up. FOR BOYS-13 TO 11 A magnificent line of Suitsand Overcoate from $4.50 ap 687 Our Motto—No Trouble to Show Goods. OAK HALL, CORNER 10TH AND F STREETS. Open till 9 p.m. Friday 12 pam. en Buass Axvmoxs, BEASS FENDERS, BRASS FIRE SETS, PORTABLE GRATES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, oF a 424 Otb_ street, JP 00 waster, 80 axe Line of our on sapartations FRENCH, EXG- SOLCH SULTINGS, 0" sve: ERLSGS, at the Lnportiuw sailoring kar We HD. BARR. “> 1419 New York avenue. HE Proor Or Tx Povorse. Electric Hair Restorer is the only reliable root and herb tonic in existence tree trom lead, sulphur or grease. Is now for sale by all first-class druggists gen ublic of this and other lectric Hair Restorer Ly reasons we did not. lic will be able to purchase without the neces- nity of a month's treatment. the parlors of Mra. D1 1115 Pennsylvania av Consultation ‘ree. Se nth, Shampooing and Haircutti —<— FANCY FIRE PLACE Goop DS. HEAP FOR CHRISTMAS. _ | last evening to the Chillan mintsterand Mra.Gana, For two years the lias asked to have the je market,but for mi ‘Wasnixarox, D. C., Decembér 6, 1886, Tit Puathean: 40a bth strcet naw, belaee: | spend the holiday hit street u.w., bellu en e ys. faces wil eo scatinted with waves? | Mr. John Colton, of Boston, 1s visiting his soon as we can procure a suitable hue Be Ste Horn a ‘Street. Mrs. Colton is at home on Fridays. me ore Buk will te ‘supplied witivgas: | ‘The Chilian minister and Mrs, Gana have taken thine they may desire in te line of Wall Paper, Wie “ab 111 ¥ xt. uw. with tie’ sane | last year, retail at | tirely destroyed ‘Dermatol state that the bi S, [Dermatolusist ie oF buoks will be ee on | Beaccreps INFALLIBLE, PECTORAL [a cHETAIN Keeps CATARRH AND BRONCHIAL THOU ‘This counound thoweh retailed for the Fast six ie Decomte so renowned Tiirough ite many effective cures that we are how cou Tied to place it before the general public. ‘doin s0 the proprietors of this Soveréign Remedy: Coste, Coldiny Brunebitis, Lnetpient Goa Stun for it the highest curative vroven ftself sub hug these claus JAMES DB. HENDERSON, ‘JNO. MORAN, 50, sold elsewhere at $6. Good | AS SSS Ee '3 SANUFACTURING CO., Washington, D.C. ‘AL GLUE” MENDS id as Rock! Hard “1c. KOVAL GL ‘Cidex, only 25c. per gallon. Representative and Mrs. Viéle are keeping house ED Ae GRYDER, . | at 1828 Jefferson Place, where Mrs. Viele will be —— — “| at home in January. Mrs. Viele will have her UNDERSIGNED, OF THE LATE | mother, Mrs. Dana, wiih ler next month. Mrs. BSE, frmct Deleon & Deebie, bers leave to fa: | Dana nade many warm friends for herself. during [orm phibtic that he has es vist he ; a hitnself as Heal Estate aud Insurance Broker at No, | Bet Short visit here last season. 708 Dat now. (office Franklin, compt attention to i fea: Bs Agent Franklin Insurance Co.,of Wash- | Mrs, Fairchild, pouged tea. Mrs. Remington, Mrs Insurance Co), where | Mrs. Leiter received a large number of callers ‘business intrusted | yesterday afternoon. Miss Ledyard, the guest of, y Congress in 1818; J. McL. DODBO’ PRESENTS FOR Leiter's sister, ‘and an attractive and accomplished lady, is with her for a short visit. ‘The Chinese minister, wearing a ring of Jade stone ‘MEN. inent among the callers yester- Hon, and Mra. Hugh J. Jewett gave a dinner PHILIP T. HALL, rty yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Waite, of _____ 908 Fat.nw._| Bincinnati, ‘The table’ was ald for twelve: tie NS_E McKNIGHT, the center plece was a large oval composed of La ORNEYS-AT-LAW, France roses and American beauties. ‘There were W., WaSHINGTOM, D. C. also corsage bouquets for the Judie, ‘The other uests were the Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite, JOHNS and Davtp A.| Cnatorand Mrs sheruian Gen and Bin we Gook, Representative Hewitt and Miss Jewett. Mr. ind Mrs. Waite leave for their home, in Oin- ot ~ 1G Lw* Admiral and Mrs. Rodgers give a tea on Tues- day, 28th, from 4 to 6, to incet Lieut, Rodgers and ‘ART BRASS POR Eers, ‘Miss Winterhom, estalni General and Mrs. John W. Foster gave a dinner After dinner there was a reception. eee e een at. nw. | _ How. George Bancroft and Mr. and “Mrs, B. H. — = Warder gave dinner parties last evening. And tho Bublic: Owing to | _ Miss Edes will go to New York on ‘Thursday to brother, Mr. Francis Colton, aud family, on M the house 2024 G street, occupied by Col, Lamont a. shown. e afor past favre and hoy to merita | Mrs.A.A, Hayes was making farewell visits ture, 1am Yesterday with her daughter. She will sail for urope early in January. Shé will have two more B BERD ‘Thursday receptions before going away from the K. HENDERSON. _ | Clty. Mr. David'King, Mr. Schuyler Crosby and Col. Bonaparte, of the entertainment committee, are Inaking arrangements for a Supper and Feoeption at the country club house on the ‘Tenleytown road, on New Year eve. The British Minister and Miss West will give a Dall at ‘the legation, to introduce the Giger oe ay, Sis Sma en tn Pas ‘Mr. and Mrs, Edwards, of the British legation, who are at, Wormley’s, expect to take a house in The city. Mr, Edwards tailes tue, place of first sec- Sis piece cold retary of the legation, 80 long vacant. [eee Lots Orrice. No. 361 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Money Loaned on Gold and Silver Wate ee THE CONCORD HARNESS, Seat Eeeaet Ss oct LUTZ & BRO, 407 Penna. ave., adjoining Nations! Hotel. Horse Blankets: ‘Mr. and Mrs. Owen Scott, have announced their SAMUEL 8. SHEDD, arrival in the city by cards, Mra. Scott was Miss s 438 9th st. n.w._ | Caroline M. Kernochan, of Pit where p> WASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 4.1686. she,was recently married. 1318 ¥ jouTHWwEsT. Last night some twenty members of the St. ‘The marriage of Mr. John A. Gox and Miss Emma E. Hall will take place at the E-street from discriminating against dis Patches sent from the east through ‘THR PENSION BILL ‘was reported to the House from the appropriation It appropriates $76,247,500. ‘The items are in accordance with the estimates, except that for rent for the engineers, which Is re- duced from $20,000 to $15,000, with the provision uring the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish suitable accommodations in ceptable to the S reason for this covered that S.__| Washington News and Gossip, [AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. | rss ine Telegrams to The Star. THE NEGRO EXODUS WESTWARD a Anti-Rent Agitation Spreading in Ulster SHORT SESSION OF THE SENATE, committee yesterday. OKLAHOMA IN THE HOUSE. a PROGRESS OF APPROPRIATION BILLS. es ADJOURNMENT OVER THE HOLIDAYS. ——— ‘The Senate. ‘Mr. Edmunds, trom the committee on foreign relations, reported a bill to provide for the execu- tion of article 2 of the treaty with China, of 17th of November, 1880, on the subject of the opium ‘traffic, and gave notice that he would ask for its consideration a8 soon as possible after the holl- ublic_ buildings ac- ision 18 that the committee dis. places where high rents Paid for rent for agencies, there were fine in which ample room could be In New York clty $5,000 per id in these rents, th ding room, the bulldt 285,000. In Syracuse $1,000 mublic bullding tn Colum for rent by the pension agent, thoush they ave a new public building that cost $310,000. THE LABOR COMMITTEE. ‘The special labor committee, of which Gov. Cur- tin is chairman, will meet on the 5th of January next, at ten O'clock a.m, at which time any proper additional evidence offered will be re- ceived. Parties Interested will be allowed to file A FURTHER STAY FOR McQUADE. h there 15 ample pub having cost $12,- , and there ts a S, Ohio, $1,500 1s. POLICE INTERRUPT A PRIZE FIGHT. Bankrapt Colorado Bankers Placed Under Arrest. THE RED PEPPER TRICK AGAIN. Another Successful Robbery of a Chi- cage Jewelry Store. CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—Three thieves executed adar- ing robbery Last night, Uhe victim being George F. Schmitt, a jeweler at No. 775 Claybourn avenue. Two men entered the store about 6:30 p. asked to see ‘some Valuable rings. “Schinitt ex- hibited almost his entire stock, and flually a tray contatuing probably a dozen diamon Wo men Were pretending to make a Selection a tuird man entered the store and inquired the way to Larrabee street, As tne Jeweler raised iis face to reply the heweomer threw the contents of a pa his eyes and rushed out, ‘Mr. Conger, from the committee on commerce, Teported a bill to. authorize the construction and maintenance of a bridge across the Missourl river dy the Duluth and Black Hills Railway Company. from the committee on pensions, re- i to amend the laws relating to pen- sions, Calendar. RIVER AND HARBOR BILL. ‘Mr. Hoar offered a resolution directing the com- mittee on commerce to report, in the river and harbor bill, a8 toeach public work for which an appropriation is made therein, the facts which render such appropriation advisable and of na- tonal importan if begun, Adopt PROPOSED NEW GREAT SEAL. Among the memorials presented to Congress yesterday was one from J. Goldsborough Bruff. of this city, praying for the adoption of a new des gn for a.great seal of the United States, and ‘out What he considers grave heraldic fects in the present seal, ‘The petition is accom- rate drawings and engrossed state- ce Of the Various panied by ela ments explaining the devices upon the suggested shield. TO ABROGATE THE CONTRACT WITH WESTERN UNION. The House committee on post offices and post Toads to-day agreed to report favorably Mr. War- ner's Dill to abrogate the government contract for telegraphic service with the Western Union com- pany over the lines along the Union and the Cen- tral Pacific railroads, The ‘would open the government telegraphic service to and from the Pacific coast to competition. age of red pepper in ‘The other two made a hasty collection of the ringsand followed. Schunttt n_uoUur from the effects of the pepper, Dut Will Suffer no permanent Injury. Eigut or uine diamond rings, valued at nearly $800, were taken, COLORED Was totally blind for icy and the condition of tne Work, Mr. Doiph introduced a bill to establish an assay ofiice at Yortlafd, Oregon. Referred. ‘REDUCTION IN CUSTOMS DUTIES. The reduction introduced by Mr. Dawes on the second day of the session, instructing the com- mittee on finance to See MIGRATION WEST. ‘The Reasons the Negroes Give for Leav= ing South Carolina, Lrrre Rock, ARK., Dec. 22.—Several negro fam- illes from South Carolina passed through this place yesterday, and will locate in Drew, Chicot, Decha and other couties in the southern portion of ‘They were from Aiken and Baruwell counties, South Carolina, and give rather a gloomy account Of affalrs in that state, claliuing Mat Ue op Was Virtually a falilure Une pust season; at the price of the staple Was lower than ever and landlords under the law absorbed the proceeds of the black labor. Unat they had no political rights, being to_ all in- es disiranciilsed. S cinigTalion Was amatter Of neces= Large numbers will leave Ap- ckViile and ocher points in South Caro- Weeks, bound for Arkan- spreading all over the inquire and report) tne mdian appro) ypropriates a total 2 7.98 less than ee eens and ae =the than the appropriation for the current year. ‘The pages of the House to-day presented Door- © Donalson With a handsome siiver-headed NOTES, riation bill reported yesterday Of $5,115,197. $493, reduce receipts to the necesary and economical expenses of the government without tmpalring the prosperity of some industries or the compensation of home and adopted, and then, 2t ‘Tuesday, January ‘The House elections committee met to-day, but took no action upon the contests, adjourning Until Mrs, Elva Ann Ketcham, mother of Representa- tive Ketcham, of New York, and of Mr, Morris Ketcham, of this elty, died at Dover Plains, N. on the 2oth inst. ‘The post office committee of the House today adopted the report submitted by Representative Warner ou the subsidized telegraph few unimportant amendments. The report of tue. comnalttee on ventilation of the House, which was mentioned in THE STAR House of Representatives. aker announced the appointment of Messrs. Forney, McAdoo and Hopkins as conferees on the bill increasing the annual appropriation for the militia, ‘On motion of Mr. Toole (Mont.) a bill was passed to the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Mant- a railroad company the right of way through They also allege sas. The emigi Driven en Galveston Rar. THE STRAMER ARANSAS, OF THE MORGAN LINE, IK A DANGEROUS POSITION. Gaxynsrox, Dec. 22.—A spectal from to the News says: The Steamship Ara ie at tempting to cross the bar al about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon was driven by the high wind ‘and breakers on to the flats on the SU Joe side of the channel, where she now lies In a danger post don. A courier has been sent to Corpus Christ for lighters and laborers, Captain Farwell says Ils vessel Will be all right, provided the sea does not increase, The Aransas’ belongs to the Monga Une, and ply's between Morgan City, Galveston and Corpus Christi. From W New Youx, Dec Strong this inorning, first. prices being from iy to oy Ber cent above the closing nigures of yesterday, thomgh Kansas and Texas was down 4 and Read: ing and Jersey Central each %. There was a Moderate business only, except fn Loutsville and Nasuville, Reading, Lackawanna and St. Paul Prices Were somewhat Irregular, but generally fro, Loulsvilie and Nashville. being Gecidedly Strong, gaining % per cent, while St.Paul and Reading each Tosti, and New England 1 per cent, Which latter, however, was quickly recovered. ‘The market became qitet late in the hour, but Prices continued to advance slowly, although Chere were a few recessions from the best fy ures, AU1I o'clock the market Is quiet and firm, < . An Engine Goes Through a Rotten Culvert. MATTOON, Inx., Dec. 22.—A serious wreck of a mixed train on the Toledo, St, Louts and Kansas City railway occurred two inlles southwest of Charleston Yesterday. Frank Strickland, the ¢m= Ineer, Was seriousiy bruised. The fireman had a Yrvken and thigh crusved, and ‘his recovery 18 doubtful. The head brakeman was also hurt, but none of the passengers were injured. The engine fell Into a rotten culvert while running 18 miles an hour, A number of freight cars were ditched, An Interrupted Prize Fight. THE POLICE ARREST THE PRINCIPALS AND A NUMBEB OF SPECTATORS, New York, Dec. 22.—James Burke, aged twenty Years, of Jersey City, and Alexander Masters, aged thirty-one, of Brooklyn, while engaged in a prize fight at_ Erastina, 8. a morning, were inter rupted by the police, Who arrested the princ their seconds, the referee ani Twenty-elgit ‘fens spectators. The pri: were taken before Jus tice Hulsebus, Who committed them for examina ton, ini Street To-Day. The stock market —_—>—___ President Garrett Has Nothing to Say. Bauriwoxe, Dec. 22.—President Garrett, of the Baltimore & Ohio Taliroad, Was seen to-day tn re gard to the rumor of the "probable acquisition of the South Pennsylvania railroad by the B, & O. He sald he had nothing to say on the anatier af present, rae cle, ‘Training Ships Off for the West Indies. Font MoNnoK, Va., Dec. he training ships Portsiaonth, Jamestown and Saratoga sailed Ul morning for the West Indies, — ‘The English Faster Gives it Up. PASTED 21 DAYS, BUT, AS PROPLE DIDN'T COME TO Ske HIM, STOPPED. Loxpow, Dec. 22.—Jacgues, the English taster, Look of food yesterday evening, after an abst ce Of 21 days His experiment to fast until he collapsed had to be abandoned, owing to pecu- niary difficulties, but few people gat to ness his attempt. This moruing be walked tem miles before breakfast, then resumed Work at @ sili factory where he Was employed before begite ning ls fast. Pants, Dec, 2 newspapers state that M. de Lessigm altended a banquet last night, and tn the course of a speech. stated that 137.0 francs were sll needed to complete the ‘Pansua canal. isan THE E-STREET SKATING RINK. A Commission to be Appointed to Exe certain Indian reser’ and northwestern Dakota, Mr. Warner (Ohio), from the committee on_pos' is, reported a bill requiring all ies to construct, miin- a ats State, and unless the legiswature makes an effort ne ln noeenera to improve thetr condition by repealing obnoxious ting legislation to protect them, these people say Unat nundreds of South Carolina plantations will remain uncullivated for lack of colored labor. ‘was adopted in the House yesterday offices and post roa land grant railroad comj tain and operate telegraph lines. Committee of On motion of Mr. Sayers (Texas) a bill was passed granting to the city of San Antonio, Texas, a certain portion of the military reservation ad- Joining that city. On thotion of Mr. Boutelle (Me.), the Senate bill was passed for the sale of the present public building at Eastport, Me., and the purchase of a new site and the erection of a new building there- ‘On motion of Mr. Holman (Ind.) a Senate bill was passed for the relief of the Greensburg Limestone company of Indiana, Some of Mr. Holman’s colleagues, who have suffexed from iis objections, showed a dis} but tinally consented to Passage of the measure. On motion of Mr. Lore (Del) aSenate bill was Passed making Lewes, Del., a port of delivery. THR OKLAHOMA BILL. ‘The House then in the morning hour resumed the consideration of the Oklahoma bill. ‘The Renomination of Matthews. THE PRESIDENT INFORMS THE SENATE OF HIS REA- SONS FOR SENDING IN THE NAME AGAIN. In connection with the nomination of J.C. Matthews for recorder of deeds of the District the President sent a communication to the Senategiv- ing.his reasons for the reappointment of a man whd had once been rejected by the Senate. After reclUng thie feet of the first nomination and rejec- tion the message stated that a large number ot persons in the District _had_ concetved a prejudice alnst Matthews, and that no doubt that preju- ce influenced the Senate in its actio Matthews hud now been in office several months and had demonstrated his capacity for the place by rescuing the records from loss and. illegibility, and that his adininistration of the office had ha the effect of removing much of the prejudice and ‘opposition which these reasons, and with an earnest desire to co- operate in securing for colored men a just recogni- wrote, he ventured to again Subinit Matthews’ naine, disclatining, however, any intention of questioning the previous action Of the Senate In the premises. ‘The Senate In executive session yesterday re- ferred the nomination of Matthews to the District Opposing the Dawes Bill. MEETING OF THE INDIAN DEFENSE ASSOCIATION. ‘The National Indian Defense association held an interesting session in the rooms of the association, 1425 New York avenue, last night. Gen. Denver presided. The chief subject of discussion was the Dawes Indian severalty bill. Rev. Dr. Sunderland spoke in strong terms against this bill,and he was followed by Hon. A. J, Hillard, Gen. Denver, Dr. Bland, Col, Grayson and Gen, Porter. ‘The two ‘t-named being Indians regarded the Dill trom ‘A committee of seven, ———— A Decision Involving 50,000 Acres of Lana. SUCCESSFUL SUIT OF THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAIL- A special from Oshkosh, WIS, ur here yesterday & Ver- ‘he plalutit in the case of diroad company, against Jonn Comstock Lo recover 50,000 acres of land in ‘The sult was ‘in the nature of an nts the Wiscon- the Ute on tax deeds An the cirewt dict was rendered 1 the Wisconsin Central the Indians’ standpoint. with President Denver at the head, was appointe to appear before the conference coramittee of the Senate and House and oppose the adoption of the possible radicalamendments. The ‘of the association will occur on the third Monday in January. ‘The secretary, Hon, ‘William M. King, reports that the total meinber- ald ‘Treasurer Shaffer reports a healthy state of its flnances, : ——————— Numerous Robberies Reported. ‘A BUSY SRASON FOR THE THIEVES, Miss Ada Carroll, of 644 B street southwest, re- ports that the basement of her house was entered about 7 o'clock last. night and clothing valued at . Faris, 12th and D streets south- ‘west, reports that his store was entered after 12 Qjfock last night and butter, whisky and. cigars with $11.50 taken—entrance being made by cutting of the biind.—Emma st avenue southwest, hhonse was entered Uy the 19th Instant and $1 Of 2272 30 street northwest, tered through the front. window on the night of the 20th Inst, and $18.50 in money taken.—Isaac reet southivest, reports the glassot his store window broken and three pair o shoes valued at §3 stolen.—Emma 48K street. northesst, reports her house entered rough the skylight, betwee the 30 vind a lady'shunting case watch, ind _pin stolen.— Mra. A. M, Cole €jectment, Comstock, Who rep! sin Land company, claiming issued in 1883, ‘The railroad eld that the land Was not;subject to Laxation in 1879, for the reason that uty Were not collected and that under patents issued by the government on the land to any railrosd company building Neenah Wo Bayfield no tax could ve assessed. The land 18a portion of a tract ceded by the United estate of Wisconsin for railroad pur- poses, An appeal will be tak seins Scene Another Indian Territory Murder. TROUBLE OVER A LAND LEASE ENDS IN BLOODSHED. ‘CmicaGo, Dec, 22.—A Times special from Gaines- Ville, Texas, says: Information has reached here of ahother inurder in Indian Territory, One Wof- ford leased a farm trom oue Borne. ‘They were living in Ube same house, and When the time ar- Tived for Wofford to take possesston ‘He continued to stay on the for Several months aud finally retused to all, but he and lis son endeavored to make Wof- ford give up his lease by harassing him and ning hin with a Winchester. Sunday anorning Wofford and young Borne got Into a dif- neuity, the latter getting considerably the worst Of it. "Borne broke loose and ran Into the house after his gun, Wolford doing the same. ‘The latter got his gun first, and as young Borne Hired, but anissed Dil or secure if annual meetiny $13 taken, —<¢ nh the back window on en.—John Eschleman, his house en- Schinberg, of 732 435 alm, fie fired the second Ume, when young Borne dropped, hits body pierced with fifteen buckshot. Woltord then mounted his horse and started away, When a shot from old aman Borne’s gun kilied his horse. Unued on foot, however, and has not yet been lormerly exist fon, the President Woflord con house Was entered and ‘her son's room, robbed of a set of ean a Railroad Charters Forfeited, IMPORTANT DECISION OF THE MINNESOTA SUPREME rings, breastpin and ¢ W. Sousa, of 316 6th street south- si, reports stolen from the Dime Museum a ,cor- net valued at $50.—Charles Sheckels, cornér of Gth_and L streets southwest, worth $1 stolen on the 18th.——1 and L streets northwe worth $7.75 stolen from. ing.—J."T. Dyer, 13th and F streets, reports stolep from his wagon yesterday a grey Chinese robe worth $12. ‘Ko Reduce the Revenues, c. Mery, Sth ‘THE RANDALL MEN WILL PREPARE A MEASURE DURING ore | is show case last even- .G0, Dec. 22.—A Times special trom St. Paul, Minn., says: In the supreme court ye ‘ade- cision’ was filed declaring that the charters of the Hastings and Dakota aud Minnesota Railroad com- Panles are forfeited and the corporations dissolved, After constructing these roads Some years ago, the companies sold thea to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ralls ‘The conference of the Randall men at the Me- Adoos rooms last might resulted in a determination to occupy the holiday recess in formulating a plan rere as for the reduction of the revenues, to be brought A Divorce GRaNnTED.—To-day Judge James, in reserving the land amine Into the Feasibility of ItsCom-= version Into a Theater, The Commissioners to-day decided that they would appoint commission to examine into the feasibility of issuing ® permit to Mr. J. K. Stras- Langer to convert the E-Street Rink building inte” atheater. The permitissued to Mr. Strasburges Monday was, a8 stated in Tum Stax, revoked by the Commissioners yesterday. To-day Mr. Stras- burger, with his counsel, Mr. EB. Hay, and @ number of his friends had a conference with the Commisstoners which resulted in thelr concluding to appoint a commission, if Mr. Strasburger chose to avail himself of the building regulation provide Ang for such a commission in case of appeal. Col, Ludiow said toa Star reporter that this was required by the building regulations, and the Comnmisstoners proposed to do what was required, Commissioner Wheatley suid that the revoked Wt had been issued before matters that should Bevcarefully looked into In such cases had been ex. amined, The sy ‘said, referred. to that permit, The parties int could now apply for a Lew permit, and the matter would be looked into, | It was not, he said, settled by any means that Mr. St not have a theaterthere. One matter he t required Especial consideration was the: veutilation posed theater. ‘The Dutlding, he sald, was 70 Feet wwide and 147 tect and the average face, Wr Riasburger proposed wo, prove eons si ir. Strasl {or 1,500 people, There was not, he thought air space enough. ‘The commission "which the Tuissioners would appoint, when Mr. Strasburger Look the necessary ‘would, be into ail the questions in which the public was ime terested, and make recommendations missioners. Section 8 of the building regulations, {hat in eases of condemnation of detective ing “upon depositing thirty dollars, to cover of an examining commission, the Interested Hes may appeal within forty-eight Bours, tn ing to the executive authority of the District, ‘shall appoint a commissioner to determine question at issue, Which shall consist@f two terested and vent builders and one archil residents of the District, who hall be paid thelr services not ex lars each, {the certificate of the inspector of bulldlngs. ‘ko tion 16, provides that inspector can hecessary Additional facilities to be provided tm. Dulidings for the person: {nd muses ats action tu Such eases subJect to peal and determination by @ commission, pointed as in the case of dangerous and defective ‘structure. Mr. Strasburger, when he visited the Commis. stoners this morning, Was accompanied by sentatives of the company that owns the % ‘They raised the point through their attorney that as “there was no violation of the building regulae tions contemplated the Commissioners ‘20 i belli ah ee8 Yefore the House on its reassembling. decided that it 1s incuinbent upon them to do something, and they Will follow out the terms of thelr resolutions adopted at thelr previous meet- tS as raliroad lands, uder the decision many’ thousands of acres of these lands will become taxable. Toad mentioned as sold to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul company are that part of the Hast- fogs and Dakota between Glenco and the state line and the line from Minneapolis wo Benton, “Boodler” McQuade’s Christmas, SUDGE PRATT, OF BOO! 70 SPEND IT AMONG FRIENDS, New Yonk, Dec. 22.—The argument on the order to show cause Why a stay of proceedings should not be Issued in Lhe case of ex-Alderman McQuade, the convicted bovuler, So Uhat the case mig carried Lo the suprem’ court on a motion to have the Verdict of the lower court set aside gnd a new trial ordered was adjourned this morning by Judge Pratt in Brooklyn wuuli Tuesday next, the Equity Court, made 'a decree of tive frou “taxation, case of Philip Backenheimer agt. heliner. They were married he and he charges that after ving together for two years she deserted hi Affairs in West Was! FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. David F. Robin- son fs In progress this afternoon. from his late res- and 1s largely attended. jessrs. 8. ‘Thomas Brown, John G. Waters, tech and Robt. Mary J. Backen- in May, 1881, ‘The sections of District in Congress. THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION Ib was the intention of the District sub-commit- tee to report the District appropriation Dill to the House before the Christmas holidays. ‘The delay of the Commissioners in sending estimates in_de- ‘all, and the protracted hearings and explanations, necessary, rendered this im] son on account of No, 3102 P sree ‘Phe pal ers are Thoinas Cartwright, Hf. P. Giibe Tenney, John M. P. chureh, officiated. "The remains’ Will be in- terred ut Oak Hill, SaILons WHO PREFERRED THE Locktr TO THEIR VessEL.—The trial of the three seaman—Arthur Ross, J. R. Moss and Wm. P. Barnum—charged luty and with leavin, before Magis- been given the severe illness of its son prevented any meetings of the sub-com- mittee being held for several days past. It istheir purpose now to gel it before the House as svon 2s ble after the recess, LOCAL OPTION. In the Senate to-day Messrs. Wilson, of Iowa, and Blair presented petitions from lodges of Good ‘Templars in Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of ‘the bill to authorize the people of the District of Columbia to determine by ballot whether or not liquors shall be mauufactured and ferred to the District Committee, Capitol Topics. NO ACTION ON CONTESTED SEATS, ‘The elections committee of the House to-day adjourned until after the recess without final action on elther of the two pendh Vs, Pleree, of Rhode Island, an ld, of Indiana, TO REORGANIZE INTERNAL, REVENUE DISTRICTS, The House ways and means committee has authorized Mr. Breckinridge (of Arkansas) to make a favorable report upon his bill for the reorganiza~ tion of the internal revenue districts. ‘The bill reduces the number of revenue districts and lessens the expense of the service, in accordance with the recommendations of the commissioner of internal revenue in his annual report. ‘THR MILITARY ACADEMY BILL, reported to the House yesterday, appropriates a {otal of $383,336.93, of which amount $98,170 1s ‘under the head of public works and is in the rmanent improvements. propriation for the current year amounted 7,805. ‘The estimates for the next year Were $483,258. Committee recommended that #7 leling and rebuilding the academic ing, putting an-additional story thereon and Tendering it fire-proof and suitable for rooms for instruction of cadets; that $34,000 be used for the erection of sixteen sets of quarters for enlisted men:and their brick and in sets of four each, with refusing to do vessel without permission, came 1 trate M. V. Buckey at thé sevent! tion this morning, Mr. Jesse Wilson After the testimony, ha ven the alternative of returning locked up at the station lied. ‘They chose the latter. More Counterfeiters in the Toils, 4 COMPLETE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE AGAINST THE GANG RECENTLY CAVTURED IN KANSAS. 222.—Chlet Operator Shaw, of the government secret” service, returned to the city Yesterday with every lnk’ complete in the chain Of evidence against the counterfeiters Andrew Hungerford, Churies Dickel and sylvester M: Wwhoin he arrested recently, Dickel and Hungerford and their wives at Holton, ete OULML of counterielting ion. ‘They were turn- the sailors were to the vessel or ‘unul the schooner ‘SENTENCED.—Enoch smith, rrested on suspscion of ing to Mr. Warren 01 Snell to-day to give down for twenty days. CUMBERLAND COAL 'TRADE.—The shipment the mines of the Cuinberiand coal region for the were 35,079 tons, with tie cor. Chesapeake and Sr. Lours, Dec. ‘was sentenced by Judge in the sum of $20 or go | D Kas. he found a compl machinery in their possession, ing out couterteit half dollars ‘that the examiner in the local sub-treasury says are the best decep- onus he has seen for years. ‘The detective also soners several letters from Sylves- Waikerton, Ind. He found on inves- Ugation tat MarUn hud been with them at Holton aiew weeks ago and had gone to Leavenworth with .¥Y press, Which he ordered made at foundry there. Froni that place he went to ils week ended Sat and ogee Se tone Ae rease of 2 r ig period Of 1885. week, no) shipments; Year, 2 8} dec ‘tons. Wanierina News. Schooner Clara E. Simpson ar- rived from Nova Scotia yesterday with laths for J, Edward Libbey. x be aS Alexan@rin Affairs, Reported for Tax Evextisio Stan, enengion ins preatied tiers rerative to what wehension has pI ere relative to what app: he stock Which this city once held in the Orange and Alexandria rafiroad. In 1849 it ald $100,000 for ‘he $100,000 Was sold In 1871 for $49,835 to pay B. itatives, and the $50,000, with 50, NASsAS SLOCK, became a total loss ‘When those roads were sold out to 2 new comy ‘The Indirect gain to the comunity by the was considerable, Dut It did not reduce taxes, ‘A. PENSIONER IN 'TROUDLE.—AN United States pensioner, Well-known du Washington as Moham- med Kahn, who claiins to have ja before he enlisted in the United States army, has been cared for at the Alexandria — ‘The Anti-Rent Agitation Spreading. MANY TENANTS IN ULSTER DEMANDING A REDUCTION ‘apd in 1553 $5 Dus, Dec. 22.—The anti-rent agitation in Ul- ature of new and een hier of a Cuicaco, Dec. 22—A Daily News from lowa, says: A most disastrous fire, Ld raging, broke out at Oskaloosa in the post oflice about 1 O'clock this morning, and de- ‘spite the efforts of the tire department, eltizens, the flames are stilt beyond’ control Times building with si to be built of four rooms to each to be immediate! ! | a Hh kr j i by iff ‘ht to stop them bufiding. “Hike Commissioners Willask thelr attorney for an opinion as to thelr powers in the matter. The ‘Commissioners fed the commission, and Mr, Strasburger and the gentiemen with hun expressed their readiness to ‘This afternoon Mr. through a rep. resutative at the District, buildings, deposited ‘Uhe $30 required to: ~f ‘the fees of three commis stoners, and urged the Commissioners to appoint: ‘the commission as s00n as possible. Mr. Webb stated to a Star ter that he had no desire to interfere with Mr. plans, ‘but he did not think such a matter should be hur- ried; care ought to be taken provide suitable structures in such cases. — More Knights of Labor Dissatisfied, ‘A THREATENED SPLIT IN PHILADELPHIA. ‘The Philadelphia Record says: The desire of the assemblies Of machinery constructors of the Knights of Labor to obtain from the general exe- cutive board national trades charter for their in- dustry has become so urgent as to threaten a split in the ranks of the order in case the request be not granted. ‘The members in this industry com ers in all trades for the construction Ty—botler-makers, blacksmiths, ma- chinists, ete. “They claim that a8 a right ‘they Should be allowed to direct the business that to their particular interests, For instance, should the employes of some cular machine ery establishment desire to st majority Of their brethren tn other shops vinced that yey er Cr and injurious to the larger number, tt 1s claimed that aaistrtct assembly composed of other trades should not be given authority to con such a ‘strike to the injury of those whodo not desire to go out. The wish is Usat the machinists be granted power to regulate the internal affairs of their industry while holding allegiance wo the ey ‘the order. A uy eee et : OF the convention of loval assem! ies held in Cin- clnnati on November 8 Delegates were resenting twenty-one local assem! pally in Ci Cleveland, Covington, Giunati, Scranton, Philadelputi, Wilniugtod, D Baltimore, Washington, New York, Newark, 'N. J. "Troy, N. ¥., and Shoshone, Idaho.” ‘The petition vas presented on the 11Ui of November, and the committee were Inturmed that the. board would jook into the matter and give a reply in @ short