Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1886, Page 12

‘The Weather, Oprice oF THz Cure SrGNat. OFFICER, SHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24, 1886, Possible Clues to the Thieves—The Reti- | What is Proposed to He Done When The cence of the Police Has Its Usual| Charter is Obtained—The Need of Bet- Result. Indications for 24 Howrs, Comumencing at p.m. To-day. or the District of Colttimbia, Maryland, and | burglars had blown open the safe in the private vinden wie tite exe aie office at Albaugh’s Opera house, Lieutenant Ainiss z = 3 and the detectives detailed to Investigate the case Ki RINGTON AMT ¢ nEERY, S19 ee visited the scene of the burglary and were fur- y, by. instantaneras pre Equally quod | Bished with a list of the Jewelry stolen which be- Wheh raining. Endless variety of scemle Dack-| longed to Mr. Fiske, the treasurer. The money PLUMAS, Lie on Pamcings, Crayons and | stolen belonged to the theater. When Mr. Allen, stelg by ourselves; not hired out to ners. MARSHALL & GILLING, RIN Writ Be Orex To-qoxnow, three sessions§ Good music. as Tr Wourp Srem tobe fairly ington merchants have all t New York brethren. etal re to the Palais Foyal. deserves creditabie notice. ‘Tux Exorssn staff physicians and surgeons ar- will: re- rived at the Riggs he main until December 300 last night, an Rgotiation Navy OvEncoats, ready made, at Barnum's, BLUIXE commends itself for domestic use on account of Its compactness, Ws. Heuavs, of No. 414 7th street northwest, faristmas, but will be glad to ‘will not be open on nee his friends on New Year's day, PROBABLY Last CHA: ck to skate to-morrow. ‘Tue public will please take notice of my fnelot day trade, at the of house of” Chris. ye wines and liquors for the Bid-established ‘wine and liq) Kander's, No. 908 7th Street northwest. I Have rx Stock pure Old Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, on draught or in bottles, Berkeley, a pure rye whisky, the best on the jon, $1 a quart and aurket ior the price, $4 per gz cents a pint, 2 cents a sample bottle. RP, S18 F street northwest. ‘Tamas, or “Garrick” Overcoats, at Barnum’s, A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT Goodyear Rubber Co. Mherend acceptable’ cl gent or youth, or rubber doll or toy for the little Shes. The bet rubber goods in the world are —_ ‘Goodyear Rubber Com Dand pany, 423 9th st., between D and F. ‘RINK OPEN ALL Day to-morrow. Howe Rete Pure RvE Wnisky, G 7 13th St. n.W., sole agents for the Distri patriotic, but the fn urself 1 muse of the sole agents. For and case. Ail connoisseurs are invit “Unsrens,” just the sort of Overcoat, for evening ‘Wear oxer a full dress suit, at Barnum’s, Ir You Wisn to get pure liquors call on Tharp, 818 F street northwest. I You Wanr the best goods for the least money, why call and see 4. C. 4G. H. Demonet's, grocers, 1712 Pennsyivania avenue HAvE You Seen THE WONDER OF THE AGE?—$4.50 Julius Lansburgh, atent rockers f0r $2.65 each. 5 7th street northwest. E. A. Kenxepy & Co.'s celebrated New England Frflit Cake. For sale by all grocers. Oxp Crow Warsky. Charles Kraemer, 737 7th Loxpox Coan Syavr, only 10e., at druggists. Pure Wives, BRANpixs axp Rus. Tharp’, ‘Vur¥ Haspsowe Sik-Lined Full Dtess Coats, at Barnum’s. For A Cunistwas Puesest buy the celebrated Sewing Machine; it 1s the nearest approach to perfection ever attained in sewing | achines; will outwear two of the many so-called t-class makes. Wim. Stiebeling, sole agent for “Household” the D. ©. 1717 Penna. ave. n.w. Now 15 rag Tree.— Estabrook Gne photographs. 711 Market Space. HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN.—Neckwear, ves, suspenders, handkerchiefs, collars, half jose, bats, umbrellas, etc. Lowest prices. Useful presents. "25 and 50c. A. ‘Lewis, 435 7th st. proved that Wash- nterprise of thelr nee 1s made Its irrepressible proprietor he most service. mas present 13 a good Fubber coat, cloak, oF pair of Boots, for a lady, ifrey & Hol- the place for the ticket seller, entered the building yesterday morning he was surprised to find that the window of the ticket office had been forced open. Passing through to the back room he found that the safe had been blown open and the fragments were scat- ‘red about the floor. ‘The money and jewelry len amounted in vaine to about $1,000. ‘The ¥ thing tending to show how the rs en- red andleft the bullding was an unlocked exit door on the E street side of the Dullding, and tt is supposed that the burglars secreted themselves fn the building during the performance Wednesday night. None of ‘the doors were forced open. ‘The policeman on the beat, had he heard any nolse Tn the building, would Nave been powerless onaccount of his being unable to enter the build. ig, a8 the door through which the burglars left 25 locked on the inside. It was after midnight, the police think, when the burglars left thelr ing place and mide thelr way to the private office. One of the large chisels found among the ruins enabled them to force open the office window, through which they got into the ticket office and from there to the manager's private office, back of Which was the room in which the safe is situated. ‘This room is so far from any outer wall of the ‘The report of the burglary somewhat the police, who at once made every effort. to” Keep it from the pubile, but the mysterious movements of Lient. Amls8 and the detectives put the re- porters on the alert, and an account of the rob- bery wa obtained in time for last evening’s paper. As usual the publication was valuable to the officers. It Roo that night before last Peter Long, a blacksmith, working for Martin Lauxman, corner of 15th ‘street and Maryland avenue, discovered about ten o'clock that the shop had been broken open. The shop had been securely fastened about six o’cloek, when the workmen left. ; | The oficers ascertained What had been taken, and } had obtained a description of the articles, amoi ‘them the sledge hammer found at Albaugh’s; ant t sos — learned io car No. 6, SS the Columbia road, had among the passengers two men appa- rently strangers and itis believed that those were the partes who did the work. It was not until after tie pubiteation that the officers in the north- east section of the city knew of the robbery, whe | {f they had khown it early in the day, they could ung at the the bottle have given the detectives Information as to where the haminer came from, During the performance tw® men sauntered into the theater and seemed to take so little interest 1n the play that they stood a great part of the time in the alley, smoking and taiking. Another Telephone Case. INTERESTING DECISION OF JUDGE JAMES. Justice James, of the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, sitting in equity, yesterday de- elded a case of universal interest to inventors, On November 1, 1886, Fred H. Brown, inventor, and owner of a patented telephone, entered into & contract with George W.Cothran, of Chicago, {and is associates—unknown, to. Brown) to or §anize a corporation at Chicago to put the tele. phone into use, No money was paid Brown for the privilege of his option, Cothran stipulated witiin thirty days to onganize the company with @ capltal stock of $6,000,000, and to pay Brown $5,000 cash, and 1t was agreed that Brown should have one-tiiird the stock of the company. Coth- Tan was also to furnish a working capital of $10,000. Cothran went to Chicago, Dut tailed to get the $5,000. On his return he asked Brown for an extension of time, but this was refused, Brown hever recelved any money from Cothran “at any Ume; nor did Cothran ever offer him any money or any stock. When in Chieago Cothran sent Brown tWo papers to sign—one, a proxy to vote for elec- tion of directors; the other @ subscription for all Dut two shares of the stock of the corporation. Brown refused tosign them, claiming that. this Would make him an ineorporator and entangle his tent. P*On November 30, 1886, Cothran brought a sult in equity to restrain Brown. from alienating the titie to lils patent and to compel a specific pertormance of the contract, alleging that he and bis associates ‘Reap New ADVERTISEMENT of N. T. Metzger & | Were anxious and willing to perform their part Bro. t may inte 7 thereof. sore re Brown demurred tothe Dill on two grounds— For Pure Rye Waiskres call on Tharp. first, total fatlure of consideration, and second, Swart Boys’ VELVETERS Stirs, blue and brown, — jackets, braided jackets, and “Norfolks,” at yum's. No More Hicu Prices. Hempler, optician, 43¢ st. | CITY AND DISTRICT. Amusements To-night. AtBavan’s.—Lillian Olcott in “Theodora.” ‘Narionat.—Lotta in “Nitouche.” ‘Manassas PaNonasta.—Day and evening. ‘Hannts'—“Peck’s Bad Boy.” KeRway’s.—Pantomlme and Specialty. Duss Musevw.—Spectalty. Condensed Locals. Assistant Land Commission: Sided dt a meeting last ever < of the Inc tary. The selection of of ‘until January 6th, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, er Stockslager pre- ana Democratic club, and Mr. Pernot acted as secre- ers Was postponed iiiam Ramsey, an old citizen of Washington, Mas of the contract by its own limitation. Justice James decided the case in favor of the defendant, stating that the plaintiff had no case on the merits, ——— Amusements Next Week. Atpavcn’s Orgea Hovse.—The Little Tycoon,” alight opera with a flavor of the Japanese to it, wiil be presented at this house next week. NatioNar THEATER.—Robert Buchanan’s play, “Alone in London,” will be given at this housé next Week Dy about the same people who were seen In it at Albaugh’s last season, Hanis’ Buov °THearer.—The sensational drama, “The Streets of New York,” will. be the holiday week attraction at this house. The play 4s already known here. KERNAN'S THEATER.—Ida Siddons’ famous Mas- todon Burlesque company, containing twenty- six well-known performers. will appear In the Durlesqne, “A Strike in the Harem,” with specialty acts interspersed, at Kernan’s next week. Dime MUsevM.—Loulse Arnot, who has been called “the brightest litte star fn America,” will entertain the audiences at the museum next week, ‘Tae MANassAs PANORAMA Will remain on view EaGEAAten SUMRMA Uanthiwenh. OF parnipt ‘the | at the circular building on 15th street until S4th year of his age. The funeral will take place | further notice, from Wesley Chapel on Christinas day, and the Temualns Will be Interred at Oak Hill cemev Mr. Conrad Becker gave banquet at his house las ht to the Columbia Fishing club in honor During the ban- mffman presented the host oc their twent, qoet Ms with a port Hirst anniversa: ad it of himself by Prev. Claim to Chicago City Property. THE GERARD SCRIF CLAIMED TO BE APPLICABLE TO VALUABLE LAND. An application was made yesterday to Land Commissioner Sparks, as ex-officio register and BH. Warner & Co. have just issued from the | receiver of the state of Illinols, by J. K. Redington, fst Repeat ein ier Eataining men | 8ttorney for Lester A. Bartlett, or this city, to useful information. locate with Gerard serip about ninety acres of charies E. Springman, of this elty, and Miss | land in the city of Chicago, lying on the lake, south vilte J. Pore, of Virginia, were married ‘last | of the Chicago river, beihg the land covered by ening by the Rev. Dr. Norris, at Wesley Chapel | what is Known as the Talcott survey, in section M. F. elureh. 10; also, all land between that survey and the ‘The Criminal Court has adjourned until next | lake in section 10, as well as all Tands 1y1n Monday and the Cireuit Court datil Tuesday. tween Wabash and Michigan avenues and Wash- ‘The “fair of the Woman's National Industrial | ington and Madison streets. ‘This Gerard serip, a3 Levee as opeped last evening at the league | the attorney clatins, was tssued originally in pay. Toms. Senator Blair, of New Hampshire, made | ment of services rendered by one Stephen Gerard an address, to President Washington in opening communica ast Washington Counell, No. 217, N. V., has | tion with the hostile Indians in the then north- »wing-named officers: ‘Thos. E. | west territory, and as appears upon ts face 1s 1o- Geo, U. Hunt, vice Wm. P. Allan, f Pyles, treasure avid N. Russell, chaplain. is offered by the auction sale of Mr-J. Young's extensive and weil selected stock, 736 est. ‘The sale will bein Mond evening Miss Mary J. Springmann, the weil: ar. National Ban city, to fill a vacancy in the board. ‘The Star Spangied club, No. bers of the Mount Bethel Baptist Suitable Christmas present wo the Hays. John W. Folin, deater tn notions, 1ac pastor, Kev. P. creditors, to W. Boyd, trustee, Mrs. Elizabeth Koliler has, by Mr. N. H. ‘Bled a bill a lance in tr. streets, in the county. StE. C. Wall’ for a specie perfor: —— AS PRESENT.—Mr. W. W. pwn his A Haxpsowe Ceurs Corcoran, has agai nating a lot situated on P street northwest, be- Ewen 20 and :id streets, for the erection of Build. Ings to accommodate the Baptist heme for a and infirm females. The tot has a f feet on P strev and is large enc Tor several Inanagers of ‘igh appreciation of the tage of 5 and extends northward 710 fect, nerations in the future, ‘They expect to beyin the ¢ ings upon Unis lot early tn the en: head of the organizat KxrGHTs or Hoxox.—The following-named of- page No. 1824, ator, D. J. Evans; past cers have bexn elected by Potoms Knights of Honor: Dict dictator, E. A. Kodrt lee dictat J. B. Dutton: presi phu Hi. King, speaker: Peter Printz, secre etal secretary; John T. yppettunity for ‘obtaining dry goods at a bar- is city, were married, couple have gone north on a sort Fell was recently elected a direc- Republic, of this , composed of mem- hurch, made a n &e,, at 14 7th stivet, Nas assigned for the beneflt of his ler, erring property on Wilson and 4th abiding “Interest 4m the benevolent enterprises of this city, by do- wed PE. catable upon any public landsof the United It Is claimed that these lands belong to the States, and are therefore subject to entry this scrip, ‘The commissioner recetved the app! cation and serip, and holds the matter of the Jowance or the rejection of the location under ad- ¥isement. Argument in supportof the application will shorily be heard. It is represented that the Jan in controversy 1s worth about $15,000,000. . ‘The Capitol Hill Christmas Club. | The Capitol Till Christmas Club have already issued about 500 tickets for the children’s dinner, and will issue 600in all The club desires to ac- knowledge the following donations: Prof. John P. ; | Sousa, for music; W. D. Clark, towels; T. J. ‘Mayer, one barrel Of flour; J. H. 0. Donnell, coffee: Mr. George Zurhorst, cakes; Thomas W. Smith, $5. ‘Through M Mrs. you Ars. Swayze, 50 cents; Hume & Cleary, Mrs. Ward "Morgun, turkey and bread. W. Knox has volunteered to furnish the 2] A Surr For $15,000 Damacrs.—Mr. J. H. Ralston yesterday entered suit for William Baler agt. 8. &. Comwelt, for $15,000 damages by reason of the breaking of scaffolding in part of the building on Pennsylvania avenue, between 14th and 15th streets, on November ‘10th last, by. which Baier's collar "bone was dislocated, his shoulder blade broken, head cnt, &e. —— FINED FOR OBSTRUCTING AN ALLEY.—To-day in the Police Court, Judge Snell, the trial of the case of rs. Elizabeth 'S. Thompson, charged with the Lo accomedate the Institution | OccuPation of an alley, was resumed and Mr. M13 ‘The lady this charity have expressed their gift, and their esteem for, and gratitude to the honored donor, whose ber. | © ality will enable them to provide for, and shelter an increased number of beneficiaries in future. tion Of new butld- ng Season. Miss Sarah Wood, 1313 M street, is the official ‘ean proceeded to angie the case for the defend. ant, claiming that the land claimed as a public alley had been In the undisputed possession of his ut for forty years. ‘The court iinposed a fine of $2 and an appeal was noted, ——— Department, Coun- ‘ional Union, has elected te tollow officers: L. F. Hunt, ‘president; Wim. H. 8. Woods, vice president; Lée 8. Mortiiner, speaker; aver, secretary; A.C. Parker, financial 3 E, 'C. Finch, rT; CB. a; Chas. Webel, nt-at-arms; ylor, usher: E. J.’ Fuller, doork C.D. erwin, J. B. Austin,Lee $. Mortimer, trustees, ————— “ALONE 1 ant d 4 ‘ Loxvon” ar THe NatioxaL Next Storm; Mnancial reporter, J. W. Wisner; treasurer, ne following brlet synopels of the st Hatl Gocper: chaplain, H. L- Smith; gidde, W.H. | of ‘this play will prove of iatoce to ee Hutchinson; ‘guardian, Richard Kert Todd aed | BAve aliking for the old style melodrama. An Wr EeHace! | Imnocent country girl, lured by the wiles of a +H-Hutch- | villain, rejects the love of an honest tainment Was given yest Jecture room of “Atl Souls? ‘the Nation Kind tay afternoon in thi garten and Prim A Entertiinment Wednesday eve: Children distributed trom a Christinas tee gitt Prepared by themselves for their parents, prt einen, ay formally adopted the form ot the bew improvement 6 per cent bonds and the decd Of trust to secure the same. ‘The bonds ane to be registered, and in suns of $600 each, payable in ck twenty-five years, and to be allotted tothe In proportion to thetr hoiding. The di ‘Tors also declared a dividend of 50 cents a share to Sl, 1888, payable stockholders of record December @n and after January 5 next. EENSTOWN CATTLR MARKET.—142 cattle mndcet Wedusatay ag 00 were SOEs Teese prices trom 2c. WO 4ige. per pound: 36 Gattle were shipped to Baltimore S AND CHRIST¥AS.—An enter. ureh by the puplis of Yor the benciit of the Peasora free kindergarten, large Christmas tree, loaded down with presents for the children, was the center of attraction for lany of the little ones. ‘The Capitol Hill kinder- garten, Miss Boyden principal, gave a Christinas rustic admirer ond Mnks her fortunes with those of a criminal, by becoming his wife, She be- comes the assoclate of Unieves and outcasts, DUE struggles against adversity and, through love of her child and the determination to lead an honest Iife, rises superior to her surroundings. She hounded by her husband, who, failing in hisefforts al degreda(ion, makes an attempt on her life, She is confined in a sluice-house by and the waters of the Thames turned upon her, but the proper moment by her faithful e | She is saved im time to foll the plans of 8 Daud and his associates to rob the death, Dut is, selzod, ade antes. ensues, he inflicts « mortal wound pox Clear for the futare happlneaa of al setae clear for happiness of ter Hotel Accommodations Here. ‘Yesterday morning after It was discovered that |The bill to incorporate a company for the pnr- Pose of erecting a large hotel in this city has passed the Senate and now will go tothe House. AStar reporter has made inquiry regarding the project, and 1s informed that the object in asking Congress for a charter is to extend the existence of the company beyond the twenty years allowed by the incorporation laws of the District, and also to obtain authority for a larger capital, than one mniliion of dollars, which is the limit fixe by these laws. It is the intention of the incorporators, it is ‘stated, to igsue stock and and sell bonds and with the erect a building six stories high, fire Cg erg e 8 and that matter will be largely de: termined by the cost of the ground. "Tt Is clalmed that there is need fora large hotel in this city Wit modern improvements and facilities, and that too without Interfering or injuring the busl- ness hotels already grow. ing each year, and with increased and. Improved aetommodatious, Of the city will be increased, not. to individ- uals, ‘but to organized bodies: ‘ana aneociations. waar au ter “Tt is strange there should be any opposition from any quarter to the passage by the Houseof ‘the bill for the incorporation of the Windsor me which the Senate on Monday,” Sse pare a ty ot any size in the country 1s city of an count the way of hotel Dullaings “commensurate With 118 needs as Washi capital of the Nation. Itisa fact that there is not in this city a singie building that 1s fitted for a modern hotel—one that contains the necessary elements of size, conventen and, above all, safety. It 18 only fair and just to say that in most of the ‘more prominent hotels the most 1s made of the ac- ‘commodations that are to be had, and in thematn, Considering the bulldings used tor the purpose, fhe hotels in the mere matter of keeping, comparé favorably with those elsewhere. But there 1S n0 Gisgutsing the faet that Washington has not got areally first-class hotel building. ‘There ts no chance that any individual is going to or can erect a building that will be what we should have. But here are a number of public-spirited and enter- prising citizens Who are willing to put in thelr money and erect a structure that will be an honor to the city and afford accommodations for_a_hos- telry that will stand alongside with the best in the'land. ‘They simply ask Congress for a charter that, will protect’ ‘them and allow | them fo issue stock in suMicient quantity to build what 1s needed. ‘They do not ask FOr a peg at appropriation. All they want 1s the power to act. They can get the power no other way, Any charter they can get otherwise restricts them to a term of twenty Yeary and inamount to one million dollars. In Such an undertaking the charter should be perpetual and the amount larger. ‘The enterprise is in no sense @ monopoly and never can become such. It can not possibly interfere with the bi hess or rights of anybody. 'It will not hurt the bus!- ness of the hotels, how existing, but will provide What they have not got and cannot get. ‘There 1s Teally no tenable ground for objection. It fs a re- quest that should be granted without quibble or de- Date. No city in the United States or perhaps in the [rorld has a tanger transient and fluctuating popu lation than Washington. No other one, perhaps, Will have in the next decade more visitors wid could come to view the sights of the capital, and will need hotel accommodatrons. ‘It is within tie range of probabilties to say that if we had enough first-class hotel accommodations and a proper Public hall that all the national conventions of the future, political, sclentitic, musteal and all other kinds would be held here.’ Here 1s the first step toward getting what we necd—the hotel. ‘The Public hail wili follow. ‘There should be no ob- ‘stacle placed tn the way of getting the first, and Steps should be taken to get the second, Let the Dill be passed.” ot ‘The Deed of the Aqueduct. The deed of the Alexandria Canal company—H. H. Wells and W. W. Dungan and H. H. Wells, jr., trustees—to the United States of the Aqueduct bridge, was recorded to-day. It bears date of De- cember 18th, and for the consideration of $125,000 conveys the Structure, with pliers aud approaches tothe same, eg es The Play of “Santa Claus.” ‘A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT AT HYATTSVILLE. A delightful entertainment was given at Wells: hall, Hyattsville, Wednesday evening, by the chil- dren of St. Luke's Eplscopal church, of Biadens- burg. The play of “Santa Claus Ist” was excel- lently rendered by the following cast, assisted by the scholars: Gracte Fuller, 9 years of age, re cited the prologue ina charming way. The King Was every inch a king. The Queen, aged 6 Years, won all hearts. Muff and Tippett sus. tained thelr parts with great dignity, whilst | the Dude Policemen, Loundes Wells and Amy Fuller did their duty fearlessly and promptly. Everybody was pleased and delighted. ‘The on regret expressed was that such 4 delightful and happy time did not last jonger. ‘To the earnest work of the teachers, assisted most ably by. Mrs. Burnside and Miss Moran, and the ladies of the church, the entertainment owes its Success. Bob "Wells was 2 good bad. boy. King Peto, Birney Owens, aged 10 years; Queen Petiga, Christine Owens, 6 years; Muff, ‘Freddy Berry,'10 years; Tippett, Gracte Fuller,’ years; Nip, Loundes Wells, 6 years; Tuck, Amy Fuller, 6 years; Boy, Robb Wells, 9 vears;"Bumbleskin— Santa Claus, ‘J. B. Burnside, 1886 years: Courtiers Infant Class; Organist, Mrs. Burnside; Vocal Leader, Miss’ Minnie Moran. “Mr. Burnside, as- Santa Claus, made the little ones happy w th’ his antics ‘and presents. He rendered is part in- splendid style. {aie District Government Affairs. ANOTHER EXIT FOR ALBAUGH'S. ager Albaugh and a delegation of citizens interested in Albaugh’s Opera house submitted Plans yesterday to the Dullding inspector tor another proposed exit to the theater. ‘The plan | contemplates a closed vestibule, 28 feet long and 5}¢ feet wide, and suspended on tion plilarson the E street side of the theater, 19 fect above the ground, on a level with the min floor of the buliding, ‘There will be w staircase leading to the street | fromeach end of the vestibule. It will all be con- | structed of iron and used to empty the main aud. torlum. |The Engineer Commissloner will exataine them botore issuing a permit. SECURITY OF THRATER AUDIENCES. The District Commissioners. are talking about Providing, 90 far as they ean, for security of au diences fh theaters against tire. It 1s proyable that the practice of detalling tiremen to the thea- ters will be resumed. ‘The account of Police OMicer D. H. Teeple, for transportation furnished poor peopie without means On the orders of the District Commissioners during November, was $1,051.10. MISCRLLANEOTS, ‘The District Commissioncrs have accepted the resignation of J. W. Smovt, private on the police force, to take effect January 1st next. B. &, owens has qualitied as an additional pri- vate ofsthe police force, for duty between 9th, 11th and @'streets and New York avenue, for three years. ‘The District Commisstoners have, in accordance with the request of the trustees of’ the Con; onal church, revoked the cominission of J. A. Miller as special policeman at that church. ee Real Estate Sales. W. H. Smith has transferred for $4,500 parts lots 6 and 10, square 403, fronting 143; feet on 8th street, between I and K streets northwest, a Uennls Conneltetal-have transferred to Wiliam a mare D square feet), fronting on the south ‘side of MW street eeuay teat Docmees | North Capitol ahd 1st streets west, for James Dripps has transferred for $5,750 sub 117, square 237, On 13th street, beuween Taind U streets, to Sarah E. Martin. George E. Lemon has transferred to E. T. Kaiser lots 12 and 13, square 685 (8,457 feet), at the inter- section of Delaware avenue and C Street north- east, for $10,568.73. ’. Sears hos transferred to Allen C. Clark Parigotlots 1 and, square 455, tronting 18.4% feet PY 19s.8ic, on F street besween Sth and 7th streets; —_—-_—_ Abolish the Sinecures. To the Editor of Tar: Evexrxa Stan. With reference to the offices of Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills for this District, it 1s to be Presumed that Congress will make them salaried offices, and require the incumbents to turn their fees into the Treasury of the United States. But ‘they most undoubtedly are; and every page u the District bench and e' Te. le law} er at the bar can testify to the fact, te Sate ar gals a ‘the bar re tl and seo whether offices are not sinecures, The of Wills and Re- corder of Deeds are mere fig whose sole cape ier any while their Lies and clerks pet | afraid of me,” at the same time exhibiting ‘The Suda@en Appears of = Small ‘Army of Bird Peddlers. A new craze has struck Washington. It ts in the form of small, stout and orange-yellow color canary birds, from the Jand of beer and sauerkrout— Germany! For the last eighteen years these sweet Uttle singers have formed an important addition to the bird.seller’s wares; yet ft is only within the Past few weeks that there is such a rage for them. All through the Hartz mountains in Pruasia the peasants, in order to i more They foo." watch wi the clash thunder the “Bel tone, “silver,” and is and the only car trom the. 3 ‘with his red, wax- Tow, java wax Hooking bil, ana seveach teehee ae Tod, WAR color; his Dack and breast of softest slate color, and Above all, and adding tohis ploturesque ap earance, 1s delicate rim, pure white at the base of the the dull red bill on elther side, ‘producing a most beautiful Here, too, fs the pine the gold finch, the ehaninety the brown lnnet, the canary oe Lee pares, Satoh can be ime 1c tO alew even may com) ‘dine ability with the famous rot of the “monkey and parrot” story! In this connectiol and as Washington has proved such a field for thé sale of the Hartz, canary, it would be well to give few directions in regard'to their keep. ‘Thelr food should consist of pure “ n sum- mer rape” seed mixed in equal quantity with “Sic- ily canary” seed, Plain water to drink. ‘Once or twice a month a littlelettuce leaf should be administered in order that their bowels may ina healthy state. Onsuch a diet ag this and hung about four feet from the celling of a room of normal temperature, these birds will live to be eighteen years old, —___ Dollars for the Newsboys. DISTRIBUTING CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT THE “EVENING STAR” OFFICE. ‘Tae EVENING Star presented a Christmas gift of one silver doilar to each of its newsboys to-day. One afternoon, a week or so ago, the boys who daily sell Tar EVENING SraR on the streets were gathered into a large room, locked in and each one ‘Was given a numbered check calling for one dollar, Which they were directed to present on the day before Christmas. About 1 o’clock to-day they be gan to gather in the distributing room of Tax STAR, Where Mr. Frank B. Noyes, the ‘treasurer, sat oh @ high bench, ready to cash the ehecks a5 they were handed in. The room was soon filled with a scrambling, yelling mass of newsboys. In each little paw a check was closely held. Now and then in the excitement a check Frould “be dropped, and then | there would be a scrambling’ and ushing on the Part of the loser. If he could not find it, then all the boys tn his vicinity would be indiseriml- ately accused ‘They were altogether a nappy Uttle’ crowd of youngsters. As fast as a chec! was cashed the happy r of a silver dollar would ‘be hustled trom the place the impatient, — waiting ng, out he would be shot upon the sidewalk to join ‘the rest of his kind,all merrily es aged in throwing their dollars into the air and cate! ing them. Thoge Who hadn't checks stood by with envious looks on. their faces, and some unscrupulous rascal would grab the dollar of another anc escape, leaving his ‘Victim weeping. About three hundred dollars were given out in this way a A Policeman Shot by a Negro. THE OFFICER WOUNDED IN THE THIGH. About 3:30 o'clock this morning Officer Sheahan while patroling his beatin the vicinity of 10th and R streets northwest came apon a ‘suspicious: looking colored man, whom he called upon to halt, Jnstead of which the man drew a revolver and fired two shots at the officer and then ran away, making his escape. One of the shots took effect in the left thigh of the officer, who was taken into the engine house at R and 10th streets, where Dr. Bayne attended him. OMicer Sheahan returned ‘the fire, With What effect, if any, is not known. When the ofiicer left the station house at mid- night he was in citizens’ dress and received special instructions to arrest all Ae ee) characters, on account of the many robberies which recently oc- curred In that precinet. It was about four o'clock When Une officer arrived on R street between 9th and 10th streets northwest, Not far from No. 7 engine house he saw a negro, about twenty-five Years of age. creeping from tree-box to tree boxy wearing a palr of rubber shoes. The officer walk toward the man, and when about twenty-five feet from him, said: “1iow do you do?’ The man halted and the officer said, “You need not be afraid of me; you can pass on.” “I don’t intend to pass on,” said the fellow. “{ am an officer,” repeated Shehan, hot a night-loctor, You need not 3 “and be his badge, which'could be plainly seen under the gas ‘amps, “I know who you are,” said the man. “You don’t want me.” Then he started off hurriedly, and the officer walked after him to arrest him’ as a suspicious character. ‘The man then started to run, and so did the officer. When they were about forty feet apart the negro turned and fired at the oMcer, the bullet knocking his hat off. In attempt- ing to get his pistol from his pocket the officer turned partly around, when the negro fired a second shot, which took effect as above Stated, In the officer’s'thigh, and he fell to the ground. ‘The negro stood stil! for a moment, and the officer, get- Ung his revolver from his pocket, fired at the tai Who jumped behind a tree-box. ‘The officer an his assailant then exchanged other shots, but no one seems to have been hit. ‘Two private watch. men aud a fireman seon appeared, but the negro had then disappeared. After the wounded officer was taken to the engine-house Dra. Bayne and Caldwell probed for the bullet, but falied to find it, From the size of the hole made in the officer's leg, it 1s supposed that the bullet must have beet about 4 cailber, ‘The wound 1s very painful, but hot necessarily dangerous. ‘The officer was atter= wards removed to his heme, No. 16 Myrtle street ecThe negro ts described tn; e negro 1s described as being copper color aout ive fect. ton Inches. high, ad. wengning about 180 or 190 pounds. This afternoon the offi. cer Was resting as quietly as could be expected under the circumstances. HOW SHEUAN KILLED ADDISON COLEMAN, About two years ago he hada desperate struggle with Addison Coleman, colored, in that section of South Washington known as “Bloody Field,” dur- ing which Coleman was shot and killed. At the coroner's inquest the officer was acquitted, but one of the indignant colored citizens in that local- ity afterwards swore out a warrant against She- han, but the grand jury ignored the charge. a a ‘MARnrAGR Licensts.—Marrtage licenses have beh issued by the clerk of the court to-day to Percival B. ee ete v. pete 8. Williamson and Rebecca C. Swaggart; David Boone and Betsy Glasker; Charles H. Elkins and Julia Edmonds; Charles B. Bagpot. of Baltimore, and Annie L. Clarvoe; Jacob Huck, of New York, and Mamie E. Vonderlehr. SS FINE MADEIRA AND CHAMPAGNE Wings ar Avc- T1ox.—Mr. Dowling will sell on Monday morning next at 11 o'clock, at his auction rooms, a consign- ent of superior “imported champagne, wines and Welch Bros.’ old Madeira, all of which 1s of frst quality.—Advt. The Courts. CRIMINAL CouRT—Judge MacArthur, ‘Yesterday, Jno. Meeks, larceny from the ‘person. of F. MeCue} verdict guilty; notice of motion for new trial. "John L.” West, housebreaking ‘and assault, to rape; recognizance for $2,000 with William H. Lee as surety. Equity Covat—Judge Jumes, ‘Yesterday, in re Elizabeth Howell, lunatic; com- mittee disclarged. “Hook agt. "reatdon ‘substitu- ton of trustee and reference to auditor ordered, Cottoran agt, Brown; demurrer sustained and Dill dismissed. “Murphy ‘agt. Geneste; reference to auditor to allow solicttor’s fee. Rapley agt.. Fen- dail; ay a ee pointed trustee to re- ‘tained with costs. de POLICE CouRt—Judge Snell, ‘To-day, James Gleason, loud ‘street northwest; collaterat fortest Matthews, violating building regulations; Charles Meyer, Sunday bare do" san Charles Emory, indecent. jo Suttne sprmanty; 0. Willlam Devis: ‘Bonaparte and Dr. W. Lee White was secretary. those present were Dr. E. A. Adams, Dr. 8. A:H. McKim, Col. J. A. TaitS. T. Suit, George R. Repetti, G. F. Dawson, Chas. Entwisle, F. X. Dooley, Dr. W. Lee White, Wm. Campbell, M. L ‘Weller, Chas. Pelham, F. 8. Obold, F. A. Lehman, #ebn E. Herrel, H. A. Griswold, J. G. Slater, Adam Hae if ng Fespective areas and needs._‘The resolutions provides that, in view trovertibie facts, it 1s but & logical and equitable foposition to insist that all further expenditures ;mprovementsin the .vored north- ‘west section of the city, except: such expenditures agare absolutely needéd for preservation of the improvements there made, should cease for ® term of years sufficiently long to admit of the improvement of the long-neglected avenues and streets in the other sections section, The resolutions also state that while the associa- tion believes that all the long-established country roads within the District of Columbia should be ‘pisces in good order, and so yet we insist ington have been gradea, pavedand ecwred ot ato ve been aved an 80.08 t0 Dehabitable there will be nelther necessity nor pro. riety in making expenditures for the extension or dmprovement outalde the city Itmits of the éx- tended streets of the city, except in the case of Pennsylvania avenue southeast, which affords the ‘most conyentent and necessary inlet for the ad- mission of country produce to our city markets, ‘and cheapening for all within our city limits thé Cost of living. THR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EXTENSION. ‘Mr, Pelham, from the committee appointed at a Previous meeting, to secure the right of way for the proposed extension of Pennsylvania avenue from the eastern bank of Anacostia river to the District line, reported that the right of way had been secured, and a committee, consisting of Dr. McKim, Col. Suit, Mr. Weller, Geo. T. Jones and Jno. B, 'Herrell, were appointed to so inform the Commissto ners. Mr. J. E. Herrell, Edward Temple, G. F. Jones, 8. ‘T. Sit and M. J. Weller were inted to wait ‘upon Chairman Barbour, of the House committee, And ask him to press the’ passage of the bridge bill ‘The meeting then adjourned subject to the cali of the chairman. ‘That Le Droit Park Interview. THREE OF COL. DUDLEY'S ASSOCIATES ENDORSE HIS STATEMENT OP THR CARR. Among the letters received by Col. Ludlow, Engineer Commissioner of the District, this morn- ing, was one from Gen. William Birney saying: “At the request of Col. Dudley, I transmit to you the unqualified written endorsement by Messrs. Prince, Gannett, and Butterworth of his card of November 30th, published in the National Re- publican of December Ist. ‘These four gentlemen ‘who were all present at the interview between you and the Le Droit park committee, of five as members of that committee leave the Anonymous author of the slanderous misrepresen- tations of that interview published In the Cincin- Ratti Commer cial- Gazette all the responsiblity of hig publication. Regretting that the otherwise Pleasant intercourse of the residentsot Le Droit Park with you has been clouded by being madethe subject. of a wanton columny against your charactér, by some unknown person, I remain, ‘he card signed by Wm. W. Dudley, to which Gen. Birney reters in his letter, was as follows: “In an editorial this morning you notice a charge brought against Col. Ludiow, the leer Com- missioner, in connection with a visit paid him by a.delegation of Le Droit park people. ‘Thecommit- Yee cousisted of five gentlemen. Iwas present as one of the committee and heard all that was said at the interview, Its but justice to Col. Ludlow: to say that the interview was sought by us and not by him, and that nothing whatever transpired that could possibly justify a charge of the nature Teferred to, He met, us_courteotiay, listened pa- tiently to our request, stated his decision dainty and wo left iim, impressed that was a faithful, “intelligent _and courteous public officer, entitied to our highest Tespect as an honorabze inan, and a disinterested adwinistrator of his Uepartinent of the District government. Thave writen this statement with- Out any consultation with mr colleagues upon the fommitzee, but 1 am sure they will each Indorse iy and heartily what I have said.” In the papers received from Gen. Birney by Col. Ludlow this morning, this card had appended to it the following endorsements: “f fully concur in the above statement. Howaxp L. Paivce.” “ subscribe heartily to this statement. Hexey Gaxverr.” “T have pleagure in adding my unqualified en- orsement to Col. Dudley’s letter. ‘BENJ, BUTTERWORTH.” g:The fitth member of the committee was W. Scott sth. ‘Col. Ludlow to-day replied to Gen, Birney’s let- ter as follows: “I beg to thank you and the other gentlemen whose names are appended to the com- Inunication accompanying your note of yesterday, and to express my sincere appreciation of theif Unsolicited action. If, in siinflar cases, gentlemen Of responsibility having personal knowledge of the actual facts would take similar action te en- durance of unfounded and malicious asperstons in connection with the work of publicadministration might In time cease to constitute what now ap- Pears to be one of the subjective functions of the istrict Commissioners. —_——>—_—_ Gen, Butler on Harvard. PASTOR DOWNS’ EFFORT TO GET HIS SALARY. A telegram from Boston, Dec. 22, says: The suit of Parson Downs for salary from the Bowdoin- Square Baptist churoh has nearly concluded, the evidence having been presented and the arguments made, and it only remains for the counsel to name a day when they can listen tothe decision of Judge Aldrich, which will be ready early next week. While the senior counsel for the church this after- noon was concl his argument, Gen, Butler thoughtfully chewed hiscigar, which, according to custom, Was thrust into his mouth wrong end fore- moat; Lawyer Coffey chewed great strips of white paper, and Parson. Downs the end of re- lection, Which was evidently pleasant, for he smiled continually. AU3:30 Gen, Butler his argument. His points were that the Bowdoin-Square Bay chureh had the power to settle a minister (1) by statute, (@) by virtue of its own by-laws, and ( by the tenets, order and discipline of the Baptist church. ‘This mt took him back to the days of Roger Williams; thence to the founding ofthe Brown Baptist College at Providence, “an institution,” “which was intended to rival Harvard, and did rival it until Harvard stole the pt ‘of the Congregational church and turned Unitarian,” Tul allusion to the fact that Harvard stop) uy ‘waselec ‘the pulpit with a woman, ing horses, Mr. Downs had not been in- formed.” Gen. Butler intimated that an effort was being made to re-establish Downs in his pulpit. * — Confession of a Murderer. ‘A COLORED MAN TELIS A TERRIBLE STORY OF CRIME. Preston Valentine, colored, to be executed at Augusta, Ga., on the 2ist of January for the mur- der of William Vales, has made a full confession, Vales was night watchman at the depot of the Au- gusta and Summerville railroad. Valentine Watched Vales making his rounds, ‘and, as soon a8 ‘his back was turned, slipped into the office and tried_te break open the safe with an axe. Hear- Under Umbrellas en the Business Streets, SCENES ABOUT-THE CITY—GETTING READY FOR THE GREAT HOLIDAY—ABOUT THE MARKET—BUYING AND SENDING CHRISTMAS GIPTa. “Well, it will bea wet Christmag” Such a re- mark, or oneto the same effect, was made by ‘several thousand people this morning. It. was damp, muggy and cheerless. ‘The streets, how- ever, were thronged during the day, and in some of the business parts of the city the raised” um- brellas seemed to form a root over the sidewalk. Christmas purchasers were out in forve. Last night the streets were thronged. Passengers loaded down with bundies and baskets jostled each other; peddlers of novelties forced their way through the throng; men with push carts loaded with fruit or candies crowded up to the curbs. Everyone seemed bent on elther buying something ‘Threngs or. . To-day the streets presented eee ae Es and umbrellas were ‘The m Baste and tamutt of the arisemne wade meat on, ‘To-night the climax will be reached and the stores ‘Will be open till after midnight to accommodate belated parents who have to play thepartorsanta us” HALF HOLIDAY FOR GOVERNMENT CLERKS. In accordance with the decision reached at the cabinet meeting yesterday, all the departments closed business promptly at noon to-day, in order that the government clerks t have a portion of the day in which to make uetr inal srrange- ments for Christmas. There was some talk of allowing @ Tull day holiday, Dut the necessity for ke the routine work of the Induced the ‘President and cabinet to buta half day. But little work was done in any of the departments to-day beyond the routine and a8 soon as the 12 ‘clock whisties ane te clerks hen Sacre ae and in whee Cigar — ‘were deserted ant ernment clerks wore soon crowding the crowded streets. Some went immediately to their homes while Others took advantage of the opportunity. to Minish some postponed Christmas. eee: Many heads of bureaus remained at their desks until late in the afternoon to settle up pending business. BUSY TIMES AT THR CITY POST OFFICE. Boxes and packages are in piles three or four feet high in the eity post office to<tay. ‘There are several wagon loads, mostly large packages. Letter carriers going out are loaded down like pack horses. ‘The delivery up to to-day, the officials say, 1s fully aslarge and apparently: larger. than It Was last year. Yet it is probable that the heaviest strain 1s yet tocome. The sale of stamps for outgoing pres- ents has been very large. Christmas cards, how- ever, are very few—fewer far than they have been heretofore, ‘It will tax the ingenuity of the office to deliver all the matter so as to be in the handsot recipients on Christmas day, To insure this all the extra force will be put on duty and two wagons will be hired. Only one dellvery can be made by the carriers to-morrow, but an effort will be made to dispose of everything then, and, besides, the carriers’ window Lia Ee Ci as on Sunday, and ople may call for their m: Pephe several divisions of the office will be Key open for the transaction of business for the public on Christmas and New Year's days until hoon. At that hour the registry and money order divisions Will be closed to the public at the main office and the several branch stations. A Gelivery by carriers will be made at 7:30 a.m., with the usual collections for that hour. The col- lections for the afternoon will be the same as usa- ally made on Sunday. The carriers’ window will be open from 6 to 7 p.m. ‘THE EXPRESS COMPANIES RUSHED. ‘The express companies are making a “long pull anda strong pull” to deliver the many packages received for Christmas. At both railroad depots the express wagons keep up a continual bustle with tie loading and unloading of packages. The amount of matter received exceeds that of any previous year, says Mr. Moss, of the Adams ex- press. Rich ahd poor alike seem to have a perfect mania for sending Christmas presents to their friends abroad. ‘The government clerk, who has not forgotten the “girl he left behind him,” is well represented. ‘The packages are of every size, and, to Judge by the valuation marks, of all kinds’ The majority of the packages evidently contain costly presents, The express messengers—in_ es ery She about the offices—are Woraing like Trojans from early in the sae unui late at night. ‘They don’t even stop to go home for thelr meals, but eat on the fly. The distribution wil! continue, said Mr. Moss, until every pack: suspected of containing. a present has been disposed of, even though the Work is carried on during the Sabbath day. The expressmen don't compiain a bit. They all receive a any sum extra, and their labors are lightened by the services of many additional men engaged for the occasion. This great increase in the holiday business ts accounted for by reason of the increased populatio! ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE MARKETS is always picturesque. This year It seems par- ticularly so, ‘The country people who bring in all the greens for Christmas decoration have ran- sacked the woods to rob them of thelr winter | oan Christmas trees thatseem to have grown be me ly to delight the hearts of children; green: holly, with its prickley leaves and bright ber. Ties; the mystical misiletoe, many colored inosses_ and the tangied “crow-foot,” which nature twists into Christmas garlands, are spread out: on both sides of the pavement from the Center market house tothe avenue. Quaint old colored women—old coun- try aunties—with their heads tied up in handker- chiefs with the knots nodding on top, and with clay pipes In their mouths; old men With black faces and white whiskers, and clothes with many a patch of blue and gray left over froin the armies, and perhaps an old battered beaver, and the tittle boys in biack and yellow, with big white eyes and mouths wide open in a broad In, and flogers with a tendency to twirl their pointed and crown- less hats, are, squatted among the evergrecns,the essential features of a Christmas picture in the market. On Thursday and to-day the markets were crowded with buyers, and ail the stands inside were in holiday attire. Christmas turkeys, sides ofbeer, vegetables, fruits, fish and flowers were in abundance. It was a good market, for buyers: and the market people pronounced sales to be brisk. ‘All the markets throughout the city and the mar- ket stores, big and little, had on their holiday at- ‘Ure and Were active with holiday trade, oie sresee ed i Millions for Beer. NEW YORK SPENDS $76,800,000 FOR 173 FROTHY RE- FRESHMENT. It is estimated by the New York Sun that there are 6,000,000 barrels of beer consumed annually in ‘New York city. The brewers receive $8 a barrel for this beer, less a discount to the dealers ranging from 16 to 20 per cent. Supposing all to receive ‘the highest. ‘diseount, which Would allow for an oc- casional bad debt, the receipts of the brewers would egate $38,; 000, This beer is now Substantially all furnished by the members of the Brewers’ Exchange, the portion supplied by the non-pool brewers scarcely amounting to the odd 1Uis also estimated that the agerteved dealers number one-half of all in the city, and fully one- half of the trade. Should they withdraw their custom from the exchange brewers, as now se1 ously threatened, they would thereby leave on‘ half of the product of the exchange breweries un- sold, or cattse those breweries to reduce their pro- duct one-half, Thus the movement, if carried out, Will infiiet a loss in trade upon these Drewers of $19,000,000 a year. ‘These will give some idea of the magnitude and importance of the movement now under consideration. ‘It was shown at the conference of the dealers and non-pool brewers on Monday that, includin; the non-pool breweries of the city proper an others in the vicinity, the gute, capactty Is wut 1,14 rrels anni re posit The sirikes if inaugurated, will witudraw hate the ‘The Health ef the Czar’s Heir, From the Paris Morning News. It has been decided that the young’Grand Dake. heir to the Russian throne, shall leave St. Peters, burg shortly for Cannes. The Czar would have preferred the Southern Crimea, but Dr. Firsch, the Court physician, declared that a stay there “would Perhaps be more patriotic, but certainly less prac- teal” The Grand Duke will be accompanied by tne Em) and a not very numerous suite, In- eluding Dr. Unterberger, the son-in-law of ‘Dr. Firsch. The Empress will stay some weeks at Cannes with her son and then return via Berlin, Probably paying a short visit to Copenhagen, —cor- se The Missing Mute. UNAVATLING SEARCH POR MISS TURLINGTON'S BODY— SETTING UP THRORIES. Adispatch from Raleigh, N. C., dated Wednes- day, says: Search for the body of Miss Lizzie B. Turlington, supposed to have been murdered by Walter L. Bingham, near Morrisville, has contin- ued all to-day without the least result. A mystify- ing fact ts that not the slightest trace of the girl can be discovered. ‘This has increased the belief fhat she is not dead, but 1s in concealment or under restraint. Walter Bingham’s eldest brother, Will- came here thus afternoon. He holds the view the girl is alive, that she was a willing party tothe elopement, anid that she lett here with that Mew, He says that when Walter came here last ‘Thursday he told friends on the train that he was going to be married. “He thinks the girl ts in the care of some one or else went north by a different route from that which Walter Bingham took. ‘The chief of police of this city inciines to the opinion ‘that Bingham made a long circuit to the right-of the town, killed the girl, concealed the body in one of the many hundred convenient places, then drove Dack through the town, and thence at full speed on a Must Pay the Money, ‘REPRESS COMPANIES LIABLE FOR THEIR EMPLOYERS’ acts. A question of importance to express companies, touching as it does their liability as common car. riers, was decided in Toledo Wednesday, by a jury in the United States court before Judge Welker. ‘The case was substantially this: Last June tne First National bank of Cincinnati shipped by the United States Express Company a package con. taining $10,000 to the Van Wert National Bank ou the latter's order, For some reason that was not satisfactorily expiained.at the trial the package Was carried into Indiana, where it lay a day in the ex- press oMice of a sinall town. When it finall Teached the Van Wert Bank the package was Qpened and found, to contain not the money but blank paper cut the size of bflis. The Van Wert Bank sued the express company to recover the amount, and the case has been on trial here this week. ‘To-night, after being out but, ten minute the fury found for the bank, awarding It the full amount with Interest, $10,306.67. from the t It was evident estimony that the messengers were though the evidence did not point in direction the oMictals « to-night that they think they can locate the robbery. Criminal Assault or Conspiracy, TESTDNONY AT THE TRIAL OF REY. WALDO MESSAROS. ‘Mrs, Coulston concluded her testimony tn Phila- delphia yesterday in the trial of Rev. Waldo Mes- ‘saros on the charge of criminal assault, She was subjected to a critical crossexamination. Dr, Thos, 8. Butcher, Charies W. Coulston, the plain- Uff’ husband; Catherine Bolinger, her sister, and Daniel Turplt, Who were in another part of the house at the time of the alleged assault, and who Tan to the parlor on hearing airs. Coulstéu’s cries, related in turn the details of their struggle with Messaros and of his subsequent arrest by an officer Who Was cailed in the house. Each of the wit nesses Was closely cross-exatnined by counsel {or ‘the defense, in the endeavor to show that the ac- cused iinister had been entrapped by a con splracy. Messaros and his wife occupied seats in COUFt Too at the elbow of his counsel. — Both were industriously engaged tn taking notes during the examination of the witnesses, and most of the information upon which the questions of the coun- sel for defense were based was iinparted directly by Mr. Messaros, eee The Cincinnati Labor Convention. WHAT SECRETARY DOUGLASS SAYS OF LAND AND LABOR PARTY'S COMPLAINT. S.L. Douglass, the secretary of the national committee of the Industrial union, which has called a convention at Cincinnati for next Febra- ary, When asked 1n Indianapolis what he thought of the communication trom Gaybert Barnes, of New York, intimating that the George party Would have nothing todo with the unions new movement, replied that he did not care to talk about the inatter, but in subsequent conversation “Ido not take any stock in the idea advocated | by the George men. Just what thetr plan is I don’t know, but they are rather shrewd, and they have some concealed purpose. If they are unwill- ing to join the union it Will’ make no difference. ‘The organization will be effected without them, “From the present indications how large an ai- tendance of deiegates do you expect?” “Noi less than two thousand. Delegates bave been elected In all of the western and some of the eastern and southern states. New York has chosen tilriy-three delegates. ‘The convention, however, will be com largely of western men, and the largest. delegations will gome from Ohio, Penns¥ivania, Uinois and Indiarfa, I would sug” gest icthe Géorze men have any plan to urge, There Is ample Une to discuss it between now an the thme fixed for the convention.” Ne CURIOUS EXPLOSION OX A STEAMER.—At New Or- leans yesterday Second Engineer Thomas Hunter and six Chinese firemen of tne British steamer Suez ‘Went Co the coal bunkers for the purpose of Urine wing the coal. The engineer carried a lamp. “AS soon as he entered the bunkers an explosion oc- curred, caus? | by the accumulated gas comiug in contact with the flame of the lamp. ‘The enxineer and the #tX Chinamea were badly burned about the face, hands and bods, Hunter and three of the Chinamen fataliy, 1Uis believed. All Were sent to the Charity hosptial, —coo—___ Gilbert A. Pierce, who recently resigned the gov- ernorship of Dakota, has accepted tie position of associate editor of the SU Patl Pioneer Press for Dakota. His headquarters will be at Bismarck, George W. Cullds, of Philadelphic, has sent a Cirisuines "present to tue First. Presbyterian chureh at Long Branch in the shape of a check for $200 to enable the society to cancel Its Moatlng It. iggs & Co., butter dealers of New York, were yesterday Mued $1,500 for selling oleomangarine as butter, ————— Scary, Ircay Ski AND ALL ITCHING AND SCALY SKIN AND SCALP DISEASES CURED BY CUTICURA. Peoriasis, Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm, Lichen, Pra. 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D. 8, Spaeth etaes Meni Macha, | SEN, 5 su] le in —— New Work by brewers of the west, or ot DISTRESSING ERUPTION. foc lange amount, bat tes iumporcicion will be an not a large amount, but freigters and to, that extent will make them hters, and to. that ent wi Set ages pases aie aie res given above er inter. esting item, Ss the Whoiesale cost of. the beer annually in New York City is $38,- 000, ‘That is what the dealers pay the mant facturers for it. But the price to the consumer vastly more. The dealer in retaiting his keg of beer expects to more than double his mone. Am Willget from a keg three ‘times ‘exceptional cases are found where four-fold the first cost is received. | But’ allowing the sale by the glass to be merely double the cost aR and it is seen that the beer drinkers of New York pay $76,800,000 annually for ‘his single article of +e ‘The German Army Bill. Your Crricuna REMEDTEs performed a wonderful cure last summer on one of our customers, an old gen- tleman of seventy years of age, who suffered with a fearfully distressing eruption on his head and face, and ‘who had tried all remedies and doctors to no purpose. ‘Texagxana, ARK. J. F. SMITH & Co, DUSTPANFUL OF SCALES. HE. Carpenter, Henderson, N. ¥., cured of Psoriasis ECZEMA RADICALLY CURED. For the radical cure of an obstinate case of Eczema of long standing, I give entire credit to the Curicuma Rewxpis. E. B. RICHARDSON, New Haven, Conn. Sold by all druggists. Price: Curicuna, 50 cents; Resotvewr, $1; Soar, 25centa. Porren Dave ax> Curmtcat Co., Boston. SEND FOR “HOW TO CURE SKIN DISEASES.” Beautify the Complexion and Skin by using the Curt. curs Soar. IT FEELS Goop. ‘Those worn ont with Paina, Aches and Weakness find CITY ITEMS. During the Holidays, Don’t forget to cali on Frank Johneep for the Ientioanbies Breey hing get tase Pane ae tention, "Ladies: saloon fst floor. FRANK Jomwsox, 1 _ 442-444 9th Bt, COF, Of En. Before Buying Your Sewing Machine be gure to see the White, at Mokenney’s, 427 sa aw, 1 Every Style Showcases, Morell, TM0th. 1 ‘The American Instimte om Wines for Holidays A committee from the Farmer's club of the American Institute aj ated to visit: Vineyanis and Wine Cellars, and examine Into Atnericaa Wine culture, rey that the Wines of Alfred Speer, at Passat, New Jersey, are the most riiatd be obtained, and that bis Oporto Gray kes Port Wine = to any in the world, coy druggists and grocers.” z a “Washi Light “Infantes” Cigar, 5 Sot Tae ce ws Retail. Morell, ‘st, mt a At New York Pricest Hall's Adjustable Skirt Forms for draping dresseq at McKenney 457 oth wth. oe Notice to Denlers. ‘We take this method in informing our trends, And patrons that we have an excellent assortment, of Toys, suitable for the Holiday trade! also a full ‘Stock Of Notions, Woolens, ey Goods and Hostery, &c. A call solicited. 6 'B. J. Benen & Sox, 818 7th st. now, The Largest Stock of Tey Trunks, Pocket Books, Cigar ©: Card Cases, Shavit and Totlet cabea Cum Collar, Glove and ak kerehief Boxes are to’ve found at K. KNERSS = Sox, 425 70h st. n.w., next to odd Fellows’ Hall. 18 A Pure Article of Wines or Liquors at reasonable prices. Huch J. Pegan’s, 305 9th Old established tamity lguor seen 2 A Superior Pair of Eye Glasses Or Spectacles for 5 4 a good quailty for Properly fitted. The city Optical Stone, 47 Peaee Sylvania avente northwest _— Scott's Emulsion of Pure COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPOPROSPHITES, 1s a most valuable remedy for Consumption, Screte Ula, Wasting Diseases, of children, Golds and Chronte Coughs, and in all conditions where there 1s 4 loss of flesh, a lack of nerve power and a gem eral debility of the system. we A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat = ‘hot os ee, Brown's Bronchial: hes are asimpie remedy, Ad gi ! relief, 25c. a box ses ary se “1c Royal” giues broken china, glass, furniture Great, Guns cigars, 7 inches jong, 1 whoitsale and retail, at Moreilsy "40th se ho For Bargains Call 736 7th st. mew. 3. E, Young is going to reputid. 2 Xmas Presents, Novelties in Pocket Knives and Sctssors. A. Une of Table Knives and. Carvers, Tolier Cas see gents and sets Of Scissors and Companion Cass for ladies’. Dog Collars and furnt: engraved, free. “The Rodgers’ Cutlery Sto Peunsyle Vania avenue, D. N, Walford, prop cf John C. Baker & Co.'s Cod Liver Oi n FOr sa and Malt is the tinest preparation of the kind ia the market. Its tonic and nutritive effects im Wasting diseases truly wonderful. Sold by alb Graggisis. A gift most appreciated 1s one that wil last. From my stock of Watches, Clocks, Jews Silverware and Cutlery you cannot tail to makes, | good selection. ‘The low prices and reputation of the house is a guarantee that all Will be treated. falriy. Presents selected now Will be safely stored Ul Wanted. Wa. M. FRANK, SeM,7 ___ 457 Pennsylwania aventie, ‘The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, Will send their celebrated Voltaic Belt and Elece tric Appliances, on thirty days’ trial, to any Goung or tulddle-agrd) agticted. with | bility, loss of vitality, lack Of nerve for: nd | Vigor, and other diseases, “The greatest remedial agent ever discovered, Write to them for’ Alltise ira amphiet free. No risk 4s incu as Uurty days’ trial ts allowed, sews $3 Per Gallon, 75c. Quart Bottle, Ne. 1 Rye Whiskey, best’ in the world for tue imoneys Orders by mail, MoGre's, 9U near Ds, was Fresh Alderney Rutter churned every morning and delivered In 3 1b, “Ward” prints, 45c. per. tte Also, Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; Sweet MIE r quart. Cream 15¢, ___AMUSEMENTs. NATIONAL THEATER CHRISTMAS GREETING! Engagement of the Inimitable Lotta. ‘THIS (FRIDAY) “NITOUCHE” Christmas Matines, “MUSETTE” Christinas Night, “THE LITTLE DETECTIVR® Next Wock—The new, realistic and emotional: ce drama oa = written by Mr. Robert Buchanan, ALONE IN LONDON. _ Seats can be secured in advance. ERNAN'S WASHINGTON THEATER. A RICH CHRISTMAS FEAST! AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. ‘MIACO'S PANTOMIME. AND SPECIALTY TROUPE, SEegy npaine "Poet. “Each artist thoroughly accomplished."—Republican, TWO-SCORE-AND-TEN SENSATIONAL VAUDE VILLE ARTISTS. LARGEST SPECIALTY COMPANY ON EARTH. New Scenic Effects, Spectacular Novelties, Rich Cos ‘tumes, Cheap Prices—15, 25 and 50c. A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS SHOW! Next Weck—IDA SIDDONS' MASTODON BUR LESQt a: Abavans GRAND OPERA HOUSE. EVERY EVENING AND CHRISTMAS MATINER, LILIAN OLcorr ‘Will Appear in Victorien Sardou's Master Play, THEODORA, Which will be Tdentical in Every Detail with the Fam» ‘ous Production at the Porte St, Martin Theater, Paris, and Niblo’s Theater, New York. AN EXCELLENT DRAMATIC COMPANY. ‘Magnificent Scenery. All the OriginalParis Cow tumes. A Corps of Auxiliaries Numbering ‘over 200 People. Next Week—THE LITTLE TYCOON. (ALPAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUBE. EXTRA. BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, THE ORIGINAL TEMPLE THEATER COMIC OPERA CO, (Of Philadelphia, in THE LITTLE TYCOON. Sale of seats now open ut box office. re Hepresentath an tes Beane ni ae FOUNTAIN! with the ifts to the ROF. EVERETT CAN BE EX ‘weeks of Jan. Sand 10, to give private evtertain- iments for soctetien, schools, patties, ke-" music. find Punch and ; torus moderate,” Adres EVERY AFTERNOON and EVERY EVENING, ‘Atkinson's Original Comedy Company, In an Entirely New Musical Version of PECK ‘A Company of Comedians who Act and Sing. ‘The Grocery Store s Marvel of Kealistic Effect, ‘Next Week—“The Streots of New York.” 4206 _et ‘of Flocution ‘Voice Cultare, prepares Ladies and Gentlewen fou