Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1887, Page 1

‘ THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAK BUILDINGS, Worthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th Sty by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUPPMANN, Pres't. Tre Evewrxe Stan is served to subscribers in the ity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per Week. or 44. jer month Copies at the counter, 2 gente each By nialljomtange beep cents & Mouth" one year. 86. six uiotthe, &: (Entered at the Post fice at Washington, D.C, as aes wail tater | BX WEEKLY Stan—published ov Friday—@1 = ear. Posture prepaid. Six months, 50 centa. EX-AU wail «ubacriptions must be paid in advance: Be paper sent louwer than ts paid for. Kates of adve 70—No 10,499. TWO CENTS. AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. =—=— (ALBacGn’s GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Six Nights and Saturday Matinee, Commencing JANUARY 10-MONDAY NIGHT—JANUARY 10, The Comedians, (OSEPH BROOKS. L . Tuestay, Wednesday, Thuraday and Friday niger ic' ar tse Satarday latipes, an claorate pro netion of Shakespeare's Deichtfal Comedy, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOB. ® TAC A8.....--ee-g2----Sir Jobn Falstaff BEE Stier ienboon a0 Siaster Abrahain Sleuder ‘Seturday Night, Goldewiti’s Charming Comedy. SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. * Robeon as Tony Lumpkin ei "aandcastlo Next week 3. K EMMET. yal0. EW NATIONAL THEATER N BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY. ‘W. H FOSTER. Manager and Proprietor. ‘MONDAY, January 10. FRA DIAYOLO, With the following phemomanel iets MELE. DE LUSSAN ZERLINA Mile. Le Blache Lady Alicash Mr. Tom Karl Diavolo ir WH Lawton Lorenzo MEH C tarnateo Lord Alea Be Won Gre = turday Es MARTHA. Wed- Vicon THE’ BLUESTOCRING, SES ian ea a x ee Friday Evening, ADINA or, THE ELIXIR OF LOVE: Next week—Annie Pizley in the Deacon's Daughter. WAsuisetos "SYMPHONY ORCHES: Assisted by ‘Miss AGNES HUNTINGTON, Will give their Second Concert FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TH, at Congrégational Church, ‘For the Benefit of the Foundlings Hospital. Seats, $1. to be hadat Metzerott’s. _Ja10,12.13&14 -APANESE VILLAGE. At Willard Hl Last Week. Last Week. Miustrating Customs and Manners of Japanese Em- ire, containing Mother, Baby. ride abd Groom. A at of sili aptiaas Conetaatly at work, forming as a wholes most Novel, Wonderfal, Amusing and structive entertafument ever seen in America. lours of exibition, 10 to 12 am, 105, 7 to 10pm. Adoriseion 25e. Children 10 al0-Lw' Hh ‘BIJOU THEATER. ‘Every Afternoon and Evening during the Week, (Little’s Original Version.) A Company of Superb Merit, Gorges ovat and Mechanical $ifocte fs ‘Next ? ie Reteek Great Melodrais, ONE OF THE BRAVEST. MUSEUM. ANOTHER BRILLIANT ATTRACTION. MWE_ NEUVILLE AND HER SON AUGUSTIN, Greatest Comedian of the Tee Gems ancoon enka ‘THE BOY TRAMP, = ite Seenic Lenin p Songs, &c. "Cate Stace Admission to all only 10 cents. sa10-6¢ KEM ass WASHINGTON THEATER ‘EW. WILLIAMS & INELL’'S NEW CO. ‘Grand Constellation of Novelties. Kemell, Bagreeen, human corkscrew: 4 Horseshoe 4, ‘Mlle Eichherotte, the Whites, Conway & Leland. Grais, Abt, Joe Sullivan, ete. Regular Matiness Thi (Cheap Prices Matinee, 10 TESTIMONIAL BALL TO | VEN es tere ae: at 5S 3 oR (EVENING. January 15. 160: jal (eaeiearioxat CHURCH, WEDSESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, THE MUSICAL SENSATION OF 1886-87. Special, Bngacement and First A Wash- ington of The Latest Contineutal = ANDRES ALPINE CHOIR AND TYROLESE COMPANY. TS Sa PE Sectis ys . he, Be. TBeente Ne fc > Bug er re ‘CONCERT. ¢f/ WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19. ‘Mlle PAULINE L’ALLEMAND. the renowned Prima ‘Donns Sopranc of the American Opera Company, as- sisted by Mr. OVIDE MUSIN, the distinguished Violin Virtuoso; Mr. FEANK BAXTER. the young American ‘Tenor, and other artists. Admission, $1. Tickets with secured seats, $1.50. For sale at Ellis & Co.’s on and after Jan. 3. a3-15t pes ses, . THE DANCE OF THE NATIONS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER, MONDAY. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. JAN. 24,25, 26.1887. 7.30 pam. to T2 o'clock. For the benefit of the NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL. Under the direction of the eminent creative artist, MI. CARL MARWT THE HOLLANDAISE the dance uf the Netherlands). EAFOLITAN wr Fisher Dance)—Tarantelle. FLOWER. ‘SPANISI MINUET. ‘NORMANDY. } INDIAN ww eDISH, nd Gypsy. Represent the Dances of the Natious, ‘Brillant national costumes, artistic tableaux, erace- fulggrements and postares, make realistic and en- pictures of national life. open at 7 o'clock: Kirmes, at 7°30. Prome- eoucert and dancing, «uests participating, until 12 aelock. ‘Tickets #3, #2, $1.50. for sale only st Metze- rott’s, 903 Fu. ave. nw, on and after January 10. Re- '¥N'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 3 at. Dow. near Pa ave. half» block from Cit Fost Ofte, EVERY FRIDAY. at 6-13 pu Tickets Seige gsi Se. Pall Coane GS ettarees ge ite Free. di4-Im* BICYCLES AND BICYCLES FOR RENT Bi ‘pour, day or mouth, Laryest assortnent of Boys’ Misses’ Urieycles, trom €5 Up. CAPI- ECO. 1406 8. Ya 2-3 RAMA OF BATTLE OF BULL RUS, st, two Ligeks south of Pennsylvania are. Mut realistic ‘Scene ever painted. ‘at night by Suv electric lights. roms 8 6 bo 10 ja = - 36 cents Children under 12 years, 25 cout On Sundays ball price. seat Brass Axpmoxs, BRASS FENDERS, Bkaso FIRE SETS, YORTABLE GRATES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 26 424 tarot. wae & BUOFF HAVE REDUCED PRICES FUE ThiMNING. 3 005 Penna, ave. Wane Hows & Co. 25 West 16th Street, New York. Begteannounce that try Lave opened their Branch jonse, 815 15th Street Northwest (Over Hanson, Hiss & Co.'s), And are now prepared to show a very Elegant Assort- dustst of IMPORTED COSTUMES, RECEPTION, DINNER AND BALL DRESSES, WRAPS, BONNETS, Erc., Just received trou: the leading houses of ‘LONDON AND PARIS. Imported specially for the Washington Season. New York:349 i tee pring: Wey Ed Hotel a Howinna ieee $1 15th st. n.w., Washington, D.C. na WULETT & RUOFF HAVE REDUCED PRICES SRAL SKIN SACQUES. = g 1905 Penns. ave. Lassers Lox Ornce Bo. 361 Fennsylvania svenue northwest. fold and Mtl Wi tise Boes search Be rem Ses Beet tata <g=> CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. This is to notify the public that Mr. JOHN KEY- SOHTH ts our ouly agent for the sale of the POLAND SPRING WATER in Washington, D.C. ier article, repre HUMAN 20 F st., TUESDAY, ARTHUR eS AC the Tee : Mepoht of the commit” Bye ye Chuuraaane ene oH EANCASTER, Secretary. As other persons are selling an senting itto be POLAND WATER. those desiring to diese the benefits arising from this celebrated. water tau rely only upon Purchasing from SOUS KEYWouTH, Orb tnd Beste ghee HIRAM RICKER & SONS, Proprietors of the Celebgated Foland Spring, ‘Sonth Poland, Mtaiie. 2. jaG-1a Be 5 THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding a Special Term in Equity. ‘The United Staten of America va. Mantis F. Momnis et al—No. 10,306, Eq. Doc. 26, It_is this 3d_day of January, 1887, ordered that all p rations interested in the subject-niat- fer of this suit, whose appearance aball be cutered OF ‘shall have been éutered uu oF before this day, a8 te gured by the order of publication passed hereit! on the 26th day of November. 1886, be and They are Hereby jowed until, and including, the TWENTY -FOURT: F JANUAKY, INS? Within which to Ble their auawers, as required by said onder of publication. And that this grder be published dally for one week, begin- bing 5th January, 1887, in the Washington Bost aud ing Star, and once’ in the Washington Law Her poner ‘CHARLES P. JAMES ie ce. porter WASHINGTON. 0. DECEMBER 10TH. 86. ‘The Copartuership heretofore existing be- tween M. M. Parker and Fddy B. Townsend, under the aired by mautval eousent, to take eflect Jenuay I i ni fect Jan Tee, the said M. Sf, Parker anguming sil debts ata ob: ligations contracted by the Arn, Siguediny duplicate, MYRON MP, 2 *. EDDY B. TOWNSEND. shall continue in business at the old number, adie ty f boy to thank iy fevends and the public to? Past confidence and to ak its future continuance. ‘M. M. PARKER, _ S41 Real Estate Broker, 1418 F st.u.w._ > NOTICE—DR, SCHAEFFER HAS RE- ‘moved from 1321 F st. to 1319 F st, next door fo the Baltimore Sun Building. i <@=> HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION. fb Monthly Mecting } FOURTH ISSUE OF STOCK. The first monthly meeting for the reception of anes on stock of the Lew, or fourth. series of above named Association will be held at the ball.southwest coruer of Ponnsyivania ave_and 10th at., on TUESDAY evening, the 11th inst,, at 7 o'clock. Shares, $1" each per month. Interest allowed at 5 percent. As much as $200 may be obtained as a Joan, on each share, the additional monthly payment therefor, as In terest, being but #1 per month, . i ‘The Association is ina Very flourishing condition, dems carefully manaced by officers of lon experien ‘A very lenge sibscription to this series is expected. Subs-riptions for stock in this, the fourth series, wi be received atany tine during the months of January to April, S87, inclusive, or at the reeuiar. monthly meetings at above named hall,on the second evenings of thor months, ‘THOMAS DOWLING, President, Cor. Peuua. ae. and Lith st. nw. ANSON 8. TAYLOR, Vice President ww No. 1224 F sf. now. "2151 Ast. nw. EDWARD S. WESCOTT, Treasurer, $94,6,8810 1907 Penna, ave m.w. > THE ANNU ~ sational Asso DAY Sunmtary ith Les mam the Ch s duntiary 1th pam, ty All Sule’ cuiurel, corner idth'and sts, HEL Cook, (CALL AT CHAS. I. KELLOGG'S, U3 ‘Masonic Temple, any day this week, aud vet Bg Of Chase & Saibom's Java aud Moclia Cofice ANNUAL STATEMENT BRICK MACHINE CO, YX 2, 1887. Capital stock. AN] paid in. oer Existing debts including deferred pay- ‘ments on Real Estates... 850,042.61. THE WASHINGTON BRICK MACHINE CO., by T. L, HOLBROOK,” resident, Subscribed and sworn to before me this tenth day of January, A. D. 1887. s 3.8. WIMER, (Signed) Notary Public, In and for the District of Columbia, (Signed) T_L. HOLBROOK, trastee. Si GEO. H_B. WHITE, trustee, (Signed). G. BELL. (Signed) ¢ -_ THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEET- ing of the MASTER BUILDERS’ ASSOCIA- their Rooms, Corcoran Building, WEDNES- ay Op J. MACARTY, President, gpa OFFICE OF THE € AKE & PO- = TOMAC TELE ‘ Aalvidend of one dolar wit ts per share will be payable vin’ Jay to fie MockLoldere Sf record, at i Ou January Lath, 195, eet Of tite: treasunee of ie eaten }0 Now ork aveuuey Washing: ‘he transfer books will be closed from the 16th to the 24th of January, inclusive. MORRIS F. TYLER, Presi CRAS. by a Jalodt2s ..- $200,000 (sran] SPECIAL NoTIC Dhished taking stock, we have ai N00 worth of our stock of Frum ture at a sacrifice, Ox, in atuer words, at auy price tho stock will bring. We mast have room for inprovements and «pring ste ct tunity that should not be missed, We ‘call special attwiition to our advertisement it, another column of this paper. Make a tote of the prices. Callard make your selection. Fnrniture for everybody. WAL H. DUNN'S Furnitnre Warcroums, _ salon Sil 7th st nw. THE ANNUAL MEETI OF THE s tockholders of the REAL ESTATE TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 1HEDISTRICT OF CO- LUMBIA for the election of nine Trustees of said com- any, will be eld at the office of the company. 7 yuisians avenue, Ws mn, D. on TUES- DAY the 11th day of January. p. 18GT Ths polls will be opened at © ~in and closed at 4 o'clock Pm TAVIN A. TALBOTT, 11,18,24ja2,8,10 a OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN- SUKANCE CO. OF D.C. ‘Wasmnsorox, Saiuary 1, 1887. The annual roesting: of the Mutual Fire Insurance Com of the ct of Columbia will be held on the THieD MONDAY in January, 1887, the 17th inst., at the office of the Company, corner of Pennsy]— SPiaay scores ancl Otte street aor west, cominencing at ‘orclock an. By the charter of the Company the election of seven Tmanhagers, to constitute a board to conduct the affairs of ne required to be held at the above meeting. By the sixth article of the By-Laws of the Company ts provided: At the annual meeting of the Company, ‘the first business in order shall be the appointanent of acl an, Who shall conduct the meeting and elec- fion in accordance with the act of incorporation, be- tween the hours of 9 o'clock am. and 6 Aipount of premium notes held by the a at the office of the Company by the E ‘Onder of the Boant ok Mate. J_ WESLEY BOTELER, Secretary. A MEPTING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS ‘of the WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN KATLROAD COMPANY, for the Election of Directors, ‘will be held at the Office of te Company, Georgetown, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of 7 ‘will be opened at 12m. and closed at 2 ‘CORSON & MACARTNEY, ‘Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Collections. ‘Stocks and, ‘and all securities listed ob ie Brshange of New YopssPuuldsipis, Boston A iy made of Investment Becurition. District ‘sod Ensuranee and ‘Stock dealt in. ao __American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. su7 = aT REDUCED PRICES. ROP LIGH: FANCY LAMPS COLORED GLO! DECORATED SHADES, Seiling above goods of cost to reduce ‘ous SAMUEL 8. SHEDD, 438 Sth st. nw. 4.8. PRATT & SON'S TEMPORARY OF- ‘FICE 420 9TH ST. N. W., = ee Second floor, over Pursell's Book Store. Fire, Life, Marine Insurance in best companies, at lowent rates, ce ‘Real Estate bought, sold and exchanged. ‘Loans obtained on good security. oEQRSAGS al rover 100 vr 20045, cn azz-Im D.C. December 6, 1886. nd ‘the Public: Owing to bein en ih, we wish to with an en- tiement of ac- countsand our Customer can be supplied. with Aye thing they may desire in the line of Wall Paper, Wine dow. Shales, Sc.at 1113 F st. new. with Ae’ aaune Promptuess as heretofore shown. "Thanking you for past favors, and hoping to merit continuance of the same in the future Tan . ‘Most truly yours, JAMES B. HENDERSON, ‘Manager for _K. HENDERSON. , D.C... Drc. 4, 1886. 16 F Steer NORTHWEST. ef Dotaow © DERSEL. doing business a Heal Et tate and Insurance Broke ove THE — ‘firm of Dodson & Deebie, form bis friends and the public that he Tusuran UNDERSIGNED, OF THE LATE bi leave to in- established ‘aa Real Eatate sud ice Broker at No. wll give prompt atcntun to all busses isttned umm. Special Agent Franti ines ington, D.C. chartered by Cougress wy 1818) 13-im J. MeL. DODSON. FOR YOUR FAMILY! FOR YOUR RELATIVES! ERE! ‘Things that will not perish with ¢ but tibws that beins survicesbiewit keen oy ereen in the heats of Sour happy bebe Sone sno, Lage ow poe mn weirewnere bgp YOR CREME TOSS sated cisterns aes SoS Foe ee oi ‘Dress Shirts, White and Color for. Pemiaaiaerncse pany kage ae od singe tae yee ~ der, Shurt Waists, etc. ete, ete. . Our Socks, Ulsters. Top Coats. Full Dress Suits, rg Alte us Tou San Galawar pun eae and other things too numerous for alvadvertisemsent ine featival, men ea. NOAH WALKER & CO, azz 625 Pennsylvania ayenue For Tae Hounis SCHLITZ's ‘MILWAUKEE LAGER, ‘The Best Boer in America. R For sale by dealers generally or by the agent, BAMURL ©. PALMER Denote: | BPRS aw. aaa ' THE RE- ibe given by the, ast uni Association on WEDNE! DAX, January 12th, at Chambe corner 15th and Ista, nw. at pau. Dinner at 7. All who have ever attended auy of the departments of the University, and. all who have received Honorary Degrees fron cordially invited, whether residents of Washington or Visitors. ‘Tickets can be obtained at the Hutel on the evening of the Dinner. Jal0-: mc. NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, corner of 2d and N sts. n.w.. Hashington, January 8 1NS7.~The anual meeting of the National Homeopathic Hospital Association wil be held at the Hospital building on MONDAY, JANUARY Lrvat O'CLOCK P. M., for the election of officers to serve for the ensuing’ year and for the transaction of any other Dusiness that may properly come before. the nesting Friends of Homeopaly are invited to attend, at whic the membership in the Association. with privilee of varticipating in the ‘meeting may be obtained by the payment of One Doliar- GEOKGE LEE, M. R. WAITE, Jal0-7t ‘Secretary. President. 7 D. A. DRISCOLL, CARPENTER AND — “#~puilder. All work done by frs-clace work nen. Prices reasontble.. Shop, No. U3 Pst tiw, Job: bing promptly attended to, a8 = DELEGATES TO THE FEDERATIO: Labor Unions. next Feguler meeting. TUESDAY, Jan, LL ows of electing of a ‘AL MEETT. ; " n will be held on ANG, 11th inst, in the 7th street hall, at 7:30 o'clock, "Every meniber requested to be present. THOMAS W. FOWLER, Sec Sus-2t= err eins nul Bave sssociated Mir in the Real Estate Dustivess, yh Under the frm name of JOE few ollice, 1001 F at. n. The liberal share of its Dusinots iu the past] hope to merit continued success, aid all Dustiess placed ie the Hands of the new firin will be transacted with Buchity fo whe ‘nterests of uur clients aud with prompt and Careful attention. lam, very respectful . JORN E'BrALL, is af in, will be ve the puiblie for LE—DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 6 § Per cent Bonds. Wanted D. ¢ Bonds United States Bonds of outstanding issues bought and sold. (is7-3t) 15 JOHNSON & CO. GEORGETOWN MASONIC HALL AS80- CIATION. —A dividend of £ per cent upon ‘the capital stock of this Association has been dec eon and after January 10, 1887, at the office o G. WATERS, Treasurer, No. 104 S2d st. n.w. H.W. BARRETT, Secretary. DR. M. ¥. PHILLIPPI, DENTIST, HAS Boe itrpett fom Pours tecute auaeal usin bis office, 814 Ist. n-w.. frou 2 to 3, where he wil be lad to sée ail his old ps 5c. Ja7-3t* HE NEW MEAT MARKET, 334 PENN- yivenia ave. Pri iound steak, 10c.. sirloin, L5c.: tenderloin, 15c.; 12ec. : choice cutand rib aS BROTHERS, PRINTERS AND Bookbinders. cor. Penna. ave, and 13th st., desire to express their thanks for the very liberal pat. ronage bestowed upon the firm ever since its establish- ment, 25 years ayo, and especially during the last 15 months,when so tany new customers froin ainong our best citizens have been added to their list of patrons, ‘They respectfully snnounce that, although they have Yoluntarliy advanced the pay of thelr compositors to 45 cents yer 1,000 en ents more than is pid in the other offices), thelr chances for printing will not be increased, but will remain the sune as during the past Year. Their establishinent, which is second to none South ol Philadelphia, isfitted up with the best and most modern machinery, types. &e., enabling them, with their corpa of sutellizent aud careiul workinent fo execute afl Inmds of Printiuye and Booktindiag » thus meriting a con Prouptly, neaty and he'general pobhie, mance of the confidence of eit - e-—>, BLANCHARD'S PECTORAL ¢ =~ dental rer ung Troubles, Coushs, Bro fore "Thros ip, abd gives relief to the Whooping Cough. Price, ie. aiid oe. a bottle, Sold by all drucvints. jaGedat == OME SOCIATION, above-nained Association will be held at the hall, southwest ¢ 9f Peunayivanis avenue und 1th street, on'T EVENING, the 11th instant, at 7 o'clock. 1 ‘annual report will be submitted and ollicers for the gassing or fourth yest elected. stockholders are re- a a Stock in the uew or fourth series anay be taken at th; seetini. |OMAS DOWLING, President, Cor. Pa, ave, and'11th st. nw. W.H. WETZEL, Secreta vist ht @ OF THE ‘Stockholders of the NATIONAL BANK 0. HE REPUBLIC of Washington tor the election of i at their Banking House on TUESDAY, January 11th, betweon the hours of dnd three Sclock ins” eeween the hourg, of gue NUAL MEETING 6) < the STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SECOND ATTONAL BANK, Washinaton, D.C. for the election Of Directors, will bs held at ‘the Bank ‘on TUESDAY, Jematy Adib 1807, between. the, onry of Ty ocock oon sid’? o'dloek pans . . BWALS, 011,14,31,28)en4,10 ‘Cate; g=> NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK. Wastivatons D. (2 Deo FY 188 Ths annal election for disectore of tins bank wit be held th the banking house on TUESDAY, the 11th of Bela meee Bachem tem lh cleek isto a Cashier. rectors, “of the CENTRAL. NATIONAL rectors “ct the S SANK, of Wanitington tity, D.C. tor the enwuln Teer abe held, at their ‘Banking House on TUES- ANUAKY 11TH, 1887, between the hours of ‘sud 1 o'clock ‘J. AL RUPE, aS "Cashier, <>), [HE MEMBERS OF THE YOUNG MEN'S nla Stock Co, are 3 > meet at ‘their hall on SANUAKY LETH. 7 30 pan. By order a SPHON, rest Board ors. _Sa5-whin2t? __L.G'FLETCHER, Secy._ <> REME COURT OF THE DIS- TRICT OF COLUMEIA, ve, Abs Hath day of December, 1888. Gro. W. Cuorey, plaintift, v pT. Krex et On seiaetendante Xo. U3, ny Docket 50, gnotion of the plaiutif, by Mtr. H. Bradley Davia- son, lis solledtor (attorney it is ondered tha? the dee fondant, Richard K. kink, Fauny Ik. Heam, Nauliy: 1 y K. Hislop, cause thelr appearance 10 ‘ou or before the first ‘occur. after thin day: ote Winn ana Mi be entered herd Washington News and Gossip. Goverxwet Recerrts To-Day.—Internal reve- 770; customs, $561,641. Cot. Tos. F. Barr, deputy Judge advocate general, stationed at Chicago, arrived in Washing- ton this morning on a few days’ visit on business. He was formerly military secretary to the Secre- tary of War. Gex. Firzuvon Lee, accompanied by Mrs. Lee, Col. Haxall, of the governor's staff; Mrs, Haxall, and Mr. and Mrs, Montague, of Richmond, were re- ceived ‘by the President and Mrs. Clevéland and Miss Hastings at the White House Saturday even- ing by appointment. ‘The visit’ was entirely social one, Gov. Lee’ and party returned to Rich+ mond yesterday Tae Last oF THE Four CUSHING BROTHERS Deap.—Paymaster Milton B. Cushing, U. 8. navy, Telired, who died from an attack of fever Saturday, the 1st inst., at his home in Dunkirk, N.¥., was 49 years old, and the eldest of the four Cushing brothers, who rendered such gallant service to the countey during the war, but who now are ail dead, ‘The most famous of the four was, Com. mander William B. Cushing, of thé navy. Of his exploits during the war the sinking of the rebel rain Albemarle in the Roanoke river, in October, 1se4, was the greatest. He did not long survive ‘the war, and is buried at Annapolis, H Cushing, lieutenant of artillery, was killed at Gettysburg, where he commanded a battery. He 4s buried in'the West Point cemetery. Howard B. Cushing, another brother, Was killed by Indians in Arizona, while serving as a lieutenant of regulars. His aged mother, now 78 years old, resides with & daughter at St. Joseph, Mo. APPLICATION FOR A MANDAMUS AGAINST SECRE- TaRY WaiTNeY DENIED.—In the Court in General ‘Term to-day Judge Cox delivered the opinion of the court in the case of the United States ex rel. Passed Assistant Surgeon Hall agt. W. C, Whit- ney, Secretary of the Navy, denying the applica- Uon fora mandamus. ill complained that by order of the department he had n deprived of his relative rank on the list of officers of the navy, aud asked that this be rectified, SOCIETY NOTES. A pleasant incident of Mrs. Cleveland's public reception at the White House, on Saturday, was the arrival of the President, with Secretary Endi- cott, a quarter of an hour before the closing, to pay his respects to his young bride on this her Hirst reception held alone, ‘The gentlemen con- gratulated the ladies of the receiving party, and then passed behind the line. At 5 o'clock the President gave hits arm to Mrs. Cleveland, Secre- tary Endicott escorted Mrs. Manning, Dr, O'Rellly, who made the presentations to Mts Cleveland, Walked with Miss Vilas, Miss Hastings and Mrs. Vilas, Miss Manning, Miss Hoyne aud Miss Wal- Ker, Mr. and Mrs. KL. Fryer and Mra. Folsom, and they went up stairs, where they K Of & light refreshment of tea’ and biscuits, Mra, Folsom pouring the tea, ‘The Prestdent’s appearance at the reception was a pretty compliment to his bride. It 13 many Years since a President was seen at a Saturday afternoon reception. Mrs, and Miss Howells give a tea this afternoon from 4 to 7. Mrs, Benton McMillin will begin her receptions at the Riggs house on Tuesday afternoon trom 3 5. Mrs. Dana, the mother of Mrs, Gen, Viele, who was a great favorite last year during her visit, has arrived in the city, and will assist her daughter to hold her reception on Tuesday afternoon, at 1828 Jefferson place, Miss Pauline Whitney gave a lunch party to ten other girl friends on Saturday, and later in the atvernoon the party occupted a’box atone of the theaters, Col. and Mrs. John Hay gave thelr first large tea party in their house on Saturday afternoon. The carriages of the company filled the adjoining por Uons of Hand 16th streets for a square in each of the three directions, Representative and Mrs. Hitt gave a dinner in honor of Miss Margaret Blaine, who is their guest, on Saturday night. Later the’ dinner party occu ples two theater boxes, arriving after the close of the second act. ‘Mr. and Mrs. H, Burroughs also gave a theater arty on Saturday night. ‘The guests were Miss West, Miss Flora West, Miss Mattie Mitchell, Miss Kate Beach, Mr. de Janiscb, Mr. du Bose and Miss Burroughs. Mrs, and the Misses Patten, Mrs. and Miss Chan- dier, and Mrs. Knott and Miss Keenan held well attended receptions on Suturday afternoon. ‘Mrs. Plerce Crosby and Commander and Mrs. Silas Casey gave teas on Saturday from 4 to 6. The wite and daughter of Representative Hatch, of Missouri, recetve their friends Fridays di the season at 1322 G street, as ‘Mr. Samuel Gassenhelmer was married last night at Abner’s music hall to Miss Josie Hech- enger, Rev. L. Stern oMctating. ‘The bride and groom left after the ceremony for an extended ur The Misses Colhoun will recelve at 1612 21st street on Fridays. ‘Mr. and Mra. Wm. Owen Scott have returned from their weddli trip and are now at their Washington residence, 1618 21st street. Ex-Senator and Mrs. Eaton are at 1211 Vermont avenue, Mrs. Eaton will receive her friends in- formally on Thursdays from 2 to5 o'clock p. m. The Gridiron club, at its annual meeting last Saturday evening, elected the foll officers for the new year? President, Mr. Jon Mt Ganson, Vice president, Mr. Ambrose W. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Henry B. F. Macfarland (re. lected); and he members of thé executive com- ‘ee Messrs. Frederick D, Muasey and Frederick A. G. Hardy. iu “a Senator and Mrs, Sherman will hold their first evening reception of the year on next Monday evening, ‘Mrs and the Misses Gouverneur will give three teas the remaining Tuesdays of January, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Mrs. Scranton and Miss Scranton are at home to caliers in their private apartments at the Hamil- ton on Tuesday. Mrs. Van Eaton, wife of Representative Van ere Agee receive her friends on Tuesdays, after he 18th. One of its largest meetings of the season was held by the Short Story club Saturday evening rs. Gernund Crandall, No, 610 H. strect northwest. The original story, entitled “The Ways and Means Committee,” was rend by Mrs. A. H. Mohl, of Texas, and was very well received. Beside the members, a large number of guests Were present, among them Mrs. and Miss McPher- son, Mrs. Robinson, Col. and Mra. Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. Babe, Sirs. and Miss Hay, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs, Breed, and others. Recitations and musié fol- lowed the story. Mrs. Emily F. Hort recited charmingly Hans Andersea’s “Prince Swineherd,” amid laughter and applause, a Civil Service Promotions, ‘The regulations promulgated by thé President governing promotions in the New York custom house provide that the board of examiners may at any time, with the approval of the ctvil service commission, order an examination for promotioy five: days" notice. ae posted in thé office tot which such examination 1s to be held. Promo- tation of person ia one wise went ae eM ms class, cl del the eiass to whlch promotions are to be mater and who have been in said class at least six mont must be examined for promotion. In Sracing we competitors due weight must be given the Glency with which the several com have performed their duties in the office, but none who shall fail to attain a minimum standard of 75 per centum in the written examination shall be bies trom wilich the promotion isco besaage aoe bbe certified to the nominating ofticer. it a y, has sold to John E, Beall, agent for Douglass Grein, a one-thirtieth interest ‘ot ths One-fitth for $11,500. An undivided four-fifths in- terest in this property was sold some time ago to some Philadelphia gentlemen { theentire trict contatntng el tyes teres Phe partivion AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL Mr. Beck Addresses the Senate NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE. ———__ The Senate. Among tho communications presented by the Presiding officer to the Senate, and referred, was one from the Secretary of War transmitting the report of the board of engineers in regard to bridg- ing the Mississtpp1 at or near St. Louis, Petitions were presented and referred as follows: By Mr. Cameron—Praying a reduction of inter- nal taxes. By Mr, Ryarts, trom the New York chamber of cot the subject of the interstate com- Voring a commission but presenting io, ine, “pooling” and ‘short and long hay ‘of the By Mr. of the boards of trade of Lawrence and Topekae Kansas For oerusin imodideatious ia the interstate commerce bill. ‘THE CENTENNIAL CRLEBRATION. ‘Mr. Hoar, from the select committee on the cen- tennial celebration, reported resolutions declaring. it expedient that action be taken by Congress for the due celebration in Washington, about April30, 1889, of the centennial of the adoption of the Con- stitution, and directing the committee to consider and propose the best mode of celebration. lopt ‘Gn motion of Mr. Dawes, the House amendments to the Senate bill to provide lands for Indians in sevearaity were non-concurred in and a confer- ence asked. ADULTERATED FOOD, Mr. Butler introduced a bill to prevent the sale Of adulterated food in the District of Columbia and Territories. Referred, ‘The House bill increasing to $30 a month the Pension of Bryant Waters was passed. ‘THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL. ‘The Senate, at 12:30 o'clock, proceeded to-the consideration of the interstate commerce bill, and Was addressed by Mr, Beck in favor of the adop- tion of the conference report. At two o'clock Mr. Beck having concluded his remarks Mr, Cullom took the floor. Nominations To-day. ‘The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: State.—To be consuls of the United States, Isaac R. Diller, of Ilinols, at Florence; Oscar Maimros, of Minnesota, at Cognac; Willoughby Walling, of Indiana, at Leith. ‘War.—Second Lieut. William W. Gibson, 3d artil- lery, to be first Heutenant ordnance department; Lieut. Col. William P. Craighiil, corps of engineers, to he colonel; Major Charles R. Suter, corps of en gineers, to be lieutenant colonel. Justice.—Samuel C. Mills, to be a justice of the peace for the District of Columbia. Navy.—Assistant Engineer Edward R. Freeman, tobe a passed assistant engineer. Passed Assist~ ant Surgeon Henry P. Harvey, to be a surgeon, Frederic Wilkinson Olcott, ot New Jersey, to be an ‘surgeon. assistant Hlouse of Representatives. The Speaker laid before the House a communt- cation from the Secretary of the Treasury, in re- ply to a resolution asking for the interpretation of the tariff law respecting duties on fish. Re- ferred, ‘On motion of Mr. Hires, of New Jersey, a Senate Dill was passed, with an amendment, for the erec- tion of a public building at Camden, N.J., at an ultimate cost of $100,000. Mr. Dibble (8. C.) presented an oath ot taken and subscribed to by D. Wyatt Aiken, as & Tepresentative in Congress from the third’ con. gresslonal district of South Carolina; and offered, A resolution reciting that. Mr. Alken,’ by reason of sickness, has been unable to appear’ personally in the House and take the oath of office, and declar- ing that the oath now presented, be’ received by. ‘the House as the oath of office of Mr. Aiken. (The ath 1s fdentical in form and words with that ad- ministered by the speaker.) Mr. Dibble stated that, though Mr, Aiken had not been able to appear per- sonally in the House, he had attended to all lis duties by means of correspondence. ‘On the suggestion of Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, who thought that the resolusion would torm too fmportant a precedent to be adopted without In vestigation, the matter was reterred to the com- mittee on the judiciary. NEW BILLS INTRODUCED. Under the call of states the following bills and resolutions were introduced and referred: By Mr. Wheeler (Ala.)—A resolution providing that the committee on elections of the Fittieth Congress shall be inted by the two senior members of the majority and the senior member of the minority party. ‘70 INVESTIGATE THE EARTH'S CRUST. Also a bill making an appropriation for the in- vestigation of the peculiarities of the formation ‘and structure of the earth’s crust. By Mr, Oates (Ala.)—Making a ten years’ resi- dence of aliens a pre-requisite to naturalization, By Mr, Howell, of Tiuinois (by request)—Grantli aid for the establishment of common schools, an for {he protessional education of public séhool achers. By Mr. Matson, of Indiana—For the relief of de- Pendent parents of houorabiy-discharged soldiers ind sallors who are dependent on their own labor fOr SUDO! By Mr. Cobb, of Indiana—A resolution granting the pubiic lands commitiee the power to call up any day after the morning hour bills for the for- feiture of land grants, to prevent speculation In ubiic lands and to reserve the public lands for yna fide settlers. TUE NATIONAL DRILL. By Mr, Compton, of Maryland—For the preserva. tion of order in the District of Columbia during the national guard competition and parade, OF DISTRICT INTEREST. By Mr. Milliken, of Maine—Providing for the pay- ment of weekly wages by government contractors toemployes. for the purchase of a site in Washington for a city post office, government buildings and a hail of records. THE WILD WEST SHOW. By Mr. James (New York)—A resohution calling on the Secretary of the Interior for information as to the authority under which certain wild Indians are absent from thelr reservations and engaged in ning betore the public scenes representing their lowest Savage characteristics, and whether, in his opinion, the same 1s calculated to elevaté and benefit them, and in what way and to what extant the exhibitions are under the auspices of the government of the United States, as claimed by the exhibitor. ‘By Mr. Merriman (N. ¥.), for the purchase of John Bricson’s “1 ‘and ten enlarged steel ‘veusels of the same type, for defending the harbors Sprain Foran (Ollo), fixing the salary of the Foran (Olle) comutssioner of labor at $200, ‘of labor ab ‘GREENOUGH’S WASHINGTON, By Mr, Caldwell (Tenn.)—A resolution reciting that, geccoonens statue of Washington, on the f, and that some artist vandal has the eyes as to make the father of pNatos DISTRICT MATTERS. By Mr. Crain (Tex.)—For the regulation of the Washington Gaslight company. Also, (oy re- quest)—To require street car companies in the Dis- ‘trict of Columbia to heat their cars, Mr. Morrison, of Iilinois, from the committee on rules, reported a resolution setting apart Wednes- day ind ‘thursday next for the consideration ot business, reported from the commitwe on the fudictary, greed to. (ris order Includes the ‘Tucker antt polygamy Diil.) DISTRICT BUSINESSES, ‘The floor was then given to the District of Columbia committee. Eastern branch where the érection of a bridge has been asked for; then to Le Droit where some controversy hi In regard to the removal of arisen the fence and the extension of the city streets, The committeé was then driven over the country Where it 1s proposed to extend Massachusetts ave- nue and made a thorough jon of the pro- posed, line sof extension. after lunch at the try Cltth house, on the Tenleftown mad, they. returned to this city expressing themselves a3 being gratied with the opportunity of seeing for themselves what the Commissioners proposed to do, espectally In View of the criticisms that have been made, Capitol Topics. * ‘THE JEANNETTE RELIEF BILL. The act for the relief of the survivors of the Jeannetteexpedition, and the widows and children of those who perished on the retreat from the wreck of that vessel, which has been approved by ‘the President, directs tae payment of the following sums: To Engineer Melvilie and Lieut. Danen- hower $1,000 each, and to Raymond L. Newcomb, naturalist and taxidermist; John Cole, acting boatswain; W. F.C, Nindemann, seaman; James A. Bartlett, fi and to the remaining survi- Yors of the crew of said vessel, naincly, Louls P, Noros, Herbert W. Leach, Heury Wilson, Frank E. Manson, Charles Tong Sing, seamen, and John Lauterbach, coal heaver, the Sum ofgd00 each, A sum equal to twelve months pay for each man i ed 15. suites to aa Scie ee which any, arrears of pay due of the de- ceased explorers shall go to his heirs, ‘The act also provides that the surviving child of Henry D. Warren, one of thecrew, shall be entitled totwelve month3 pay, but “that no money shall be paid the widow of Sdid Warren under this act.” ‘The list of those who perished, as contained in the Act, is a8 follows: Lieutenant ‘Commander George 'W. De Long, Lieut. Charles W. Chipp, Passed As- sistant Surgeon James M. Ambler; Jerome J. Col- lins, meteorologist; Wm. Dunbar, ice pilot: Walter Lee, machinist Henrich H. Kaack, Carl A. Gortz, Adolph Dressler, Hans H. Erichsen, Ah Sam, Alfred ‘Sweetman, Henry ). Warren, Peter E. Johnson, Edward Star and Albert G. Kuehne, seamen; Nelsé Iverson, George W. Boyd and Waltér Sharvil, coal- heavers, and seaman Alexy. NOTES, ‘The Senate joint resolution appointing James P. Angell a member of the board of regents ot the Smithsonian Institution was passed in the House Saturday. Mr. Wills, of Kentucky, reported the river and harbor bill in the Honse Saturday. It appropri- ates $7, Soon and It was ordered printed and re- comin! CAPTURED THIS MORNING. ‘The Man Who Shot Officer Shehan Arrested. HE FIRES HIS REVOLVER AT THR OFFICERS WHO PURSUED HIM—BIS CONFESSION. Sergeant Duvall and Oficers Brice and Boyd of the second precinet were walking nearthe corner of New York and New Jersey avenues about one O'clock this morning when Officer Brice noticed a negro walking slowly along New York avenue, The officers were suspicious of him and at the corner of bth street and New Jersey avenue spoke to him and‘asked his name and where he lived, at the same time exhibiting their badges. “My name 4s James Smith” sald the negro, “and I live at No. 35 O street.” ‘The officers were about, to place him under arrest;when he started torun down 0 street. ‘The policemen followed and the turned and fired four shots at his pursuers. When he fired ‘the last shot he ‘TOOK DELIBERATE AIM AT OFFIER BOYD, who returned the fire and emptied his revolver In trying to shoot the man. The officers followed’ him through an alley between 2d and 3d and O and P stréets, and he entered the front yard of house Sean by Maria Hess. Officer Boyd went around the back way to head him off and OMicer Brice followed through, the front gate, and the jumped over the back ng. cl foi Deed ‘by Officer Brice. ‘Omcer Boyd had headed him off and on the open i after jumping the fence, he threw up his hands and surrendered. ‘The officers walked with him to the station he where he said “I might as well teil what know.” HE CONFESSES. ‘While in the station he talked freely and admit- ted that he was the man who shot Officer Daniel Shehan on the morning of the 24th of December near the corner of 10th and k’ and detailed the conversation between Officer Shehan and him- Self at the tinte of the shooting, as narrated by the oficer. He said he had no bad. feelings towards the officer, but only shot him to avoid arrest. The Istol used by the negro in his attempt to shoot he officers was found ina vacant lot where he had thrown it, and ts the same one he says he used inued Golve powder and ball’ piste, ad carries a Lorie It's a ‘ab caliber bail IDENTIFIED, ‘This morning the negro was identified as John Jackson. He was taken before Officer Shehan, and the latter identified him asthe man who shot him. When the prisoner was taken in the sick room at Officer Shehan’s residence he told the in- jured man that he was the one who had shot him. ii a, ee coeemonereeer a few fcers comnect him with some “of the robberies which have recently been committed in that section of the city. At the station house the prisoner wrote his namie, His 4s similar to that in the nove left bya burglar at the house of Mr. Behrens, on 6th street, several nights The burglar, after entering’ the house, failed to find any mohey, and cut the parlor furniture to leces, and lett the following note: “The next time call have some money.” Signed, “Roastbect.” A JEALOUS WOMAN'S CRIME. Susan Clark on Trial for the Murder of George McQuade. This morning, in the Criminal Court, Judge MacArthur, the colored woman Susan Clark, in- dicted for the murder of George McQuade, colored, by shooting him in the head witha pistol in Ridge street, on October 15th last, was placed on trial—District Attorney Worthington for the gov- ernment, and Messrs. Jos. Shillington and Wm. Norris forthe defendent. The defendant is a tall eolored girl, not twenty years of age, rather intel- ligent looking. She was neatly attred in a black dress with a black straw hat, white apron, and wore in her plaited hair a conspicuous hair pin. ‘McQuade had been a lover of Susan's, and one night she met him with another girl and drew a [isaoged tnataue expres regret that se at she ex Sees ian il the same Way she had served juade. At 11:30 o'clock the selection of a jury was entered upon but was not com from the regular panel, and the court directed that thirty aires be drawn from thebox to be summoned for ‘pose of electing the board of directors for the en- suing year. The election began at two o'clock and ‘will be continued until six o'clock p. m., the candi- i ay : : a i fe i ; ae i es clue OF a) iy ig ERT ‘burial. deceased Telegrams to The Star. TIE-UP OF BOSTON STREET CARS A CRY FOR HELP FROM TEXAS Another New York “Boodler” Called Up. geen GLADSTONE JUSTIFIES CHURCHILL. —— BOSTON HORSE CARS IDLE. An Extensive Strike Caused by the Failure of the Company to Keep iw Agreement, Boston, Jan. 10.—A general tie-up on the con- ‘Solidated horse railroad occurred Unis mornin pursuant to the action of the meeting of employes, Which adjourned at 3:30 o'clock this morning. ‘The roads comprise the Middlesex and Highland Ines, connecting Walden, Everett, Charlestown and Somervitie with Boston and thé Boston High- lands district. All the employes, Including con- ductors, drivers, hostiers, horse-shoers, feeders and tow boys are participating in the strike. ‘Patrons of the road are obliged efther to walk into town or to use the nearest steam road, stage or other conveyance. The exact ‘vances the men are not known, but the trouble is believed to be caused by the failure of President Powers wo Keep his part of an agreement recently made With the men. RUNNING CARS UNDER POLICE PROTECTION. A Charlestown car was started from Charles- town Neck this morning. Several Shawmut ave- hue cars have passed over the line since manned by non-union drivers and conduct Who are protected by from four to six policemen | oneach car. There has been no disturbance thus } far reported, and It is not expected that U will be any. ——_>—__. AN APPEAL FROM GOV. IRELAND. The Distress in the Texas Drought Stricken Districts Genuine and Grent. ‘CHICAGO, Jan, 10.—A special to the Times trom Fort Worth, Texas, says Gov. Ireland has just taken action on the proceedingsof the Albany con- vention of county Judges from the drought dis- triets. In answer to Inquiries from eastern cities, | {the governor has written the folilng letter:—“The resolutions and proceedings of tive county judyes are reliable and from representative men. ‘The drought continues In that. country and instead of | Tellef coming freely as was coufdently hoped, the | distress has grown with the coming of wiuter aud 1 not only endorse the gentlemen and their pro- Condings, ut 1 appeal to the Uberaltty of Une | country In their walt.” | ———__— THE NEXT “BOODLER’S” TRIAL. Alderman O'Neill Secures a Postpone- ment Until Next Monday. New York, Jan. 10.—In the court of oyer and terminer before Judge Barrett this morning, Dis- trict Attorney Martine moved the trial of Alder man John O'Neill, one of the thirteen boodiers in Dufly and Fulgrair’s broadway franchise “com- dine,” on the charge of bribery. ‘O'Neill was in court, but without a legal backer, and advancing toa position at the bar directiy facing Judge Barrett, he sald, hls volce tremb- ing and himself the picture of abject. humility: “Your honor, I ask fora postponement. I received notice of this trial late Saturday. I have not en- aged counsel. I think Lought fo have, a couple Of ‘Weeks to prepare for trial.” O'Nelil was in- dicted at the same tne with the other “boodle and Judge Barrett asked: “During ail these months since your indictment, you have not con- Suited counsel!” “No, sit,” ‘answered “honest John.” “Lcouid not spare’ the money trom my Dusiness, Business fs a little easter now and Lean Spare the money. [am ready for vrial now, but ‘Suppose my counsel must have wine to pr°pare.” ‘The district attorney sald he was ready to go on a any Ume and Judge Barrett finally’ fixed upon Monday next for the trial so that 1t could be Gn- ished during January. SUARFE MUST STAND TRIAL IX NEW YORE. Judge Barrett, in the supreme court to-day, de. nied the mancion for a chauze of venue in tie-case Of Jacob Sharpe, Who was indicted for briving the sboodie” aldermen to pass the Broadway railway Tranchise. ——__ Gladstone Justifies Churchill. BE FAVORS MORE ECONOMY IN THE akMY AND NAYS EXPENDITURES. Lowpox, Jan. 10.—Mr. Gladstone writes, saying that Lord’ Randolph Churchill's resignation was justifiable, and aads: “1 myself favor wore econ- ‘omy inthe army and navy expenditures.” A Brother of Princess Dolgoronki. QUIETLY LIVING IN INDIANTERRITORY APTER ESCAP- ING FROM THE SIBERIAN MINES. : Jan. 10.—A special from Tabi Slee 2 ees more than ordinary culture and refinement took uphis residence in this city, but until yesterday noone on reper aust him as to hts sden- tity, when a rey sought an interview with him, | He sald that he was @ native of Russia and brother of Princess Dolgorouki, the wite e Jate czar. In explanation of hls absence frou lis native land and hisresidence in this out-of-the-way corner of the World he said that he had, when a young man, been banished from Russia to Siberia ‘on account of his nihilistic prociivities. Continu- ing the narrative of his life, he sald: ‘AS soon as I was landed in Siberia I was work in ground, where I could not see daylight. 1 at once'to plan some means by whic! my escape, and being especially educated in art of engraving, by this art i accomplished my purpose. Upon sinall blocks of stone 1 engraved characters, tll I had the requisite number to forge thetacsimileof genuine passports. Iwas fiveyears in accomplishing my object. [took no one into my confidence. Armed with my passport, T made my Way With great diMiculty to the sea coast, got aboard a vessel bound for Caina, which country 1 itimately reached and among these people 1 re- fialned nine year Frou taere f weut to SOuch ‘America, and after staying there a while, Ing that’ semt-civilized country, 1 satied’ shores of the North American continent, touched at San Francisco, pertence, drifted here. put to the mines, about 2.500 feet under the 1 tint after a Varied €x- He says he recelves letters regularly from bi sister, the Princess Dolgoroukl, wi resides France in semi-exiie. ‘The reason for this, he says, 4s that her eldest son will soon hecome eligible to the czar's throne, and for fear of his belng placed thereon by popular demand, the evar has practi- cally, though not oficlally, banished her and her children. Rev. W. L. Miller, a Presbyterian wints- ter here, vouches for the correctness of Prince Dol- gorouki's statement. oe Bich Murderer Weston. ‘BIS FRIENDS WORKING HARD TO SECURE HIS RE- LEASE FROM A PENNSYLYANIA PRISON. SPRINGFIELD, It Jan, 10.—Col. C. A. Babcock, who has arrived home from Pittsburg. has bees endeavoring to secure the pardon of Milcon Wes- ton, who was sentenced to five years’ imprison- ment, and locked up last January. Not success- ful in obtai a he from the pardoning board of the ring adinis he will renew ‘the fight when the new admini: under Gov. Beavergoes into office. On the third Tuesday in February Col. Babcock will offer his evidence to Haan col Babcock, reports ageneral pubile feel. ge je feel a Pitisburg and ablegheny’ county favorable ont one ——>—_—_—_ Due to a Misplaced Switch. Jan. 10.—A coke train ran into a shitting onthe Fort Wayne railroad just ‘outside of city last night. A number wrecked and Engineer Criddie of cars were and and Fireman Fletcher >, both of this.city, were seriously was burtint and will die. The accident was bya switch, eS From Wall Street To-day. ‘New Your, Jan. 10.—The opening at the stock exchange Was r, but generally strong, ad- ys to ®, per Serene Pics ane cee ae Richmond and West Point being down 2, per cent. Business was moderately active, Itichiuond Sticntion, ‘The market was strong from the open: mal ing, and Jersey Central and Peoria, Decatur and Evansville became ie eae dea ag ibe aan coral ‘Hipt weve trom 30 00 % per cent. At O'clock the market is quiet and steady. Death of a Buffalo Journalist. sil ames meen at bis residence, “Witlow Lawn.” shortly j Sr. Jan, 10.—A al fromm Marah, Mo., says: Fire which ated In the coal otf rooin of J. L. Laidain’s grocery store yesterday morning destroyed the ‘and one adjoining vecupied by the Barnes & Evans Hardware com~ pany. The second floor of the Laidain bullding ‘Was Used as the mayor'soffice, and (he city records and documents were lost. od Shortening the Distance to Mexico. TRACK-LAYING PROGRESSING RAPIDLY ON TRE INTER: NATIONAL RATLWAY. Sax Axroxto, Tax., Jan, 10.—A gentleman who BAS just arrived from Mexico says that, the Mexie can International railway has been seventy five miles and that track-Jaying ts proceeding a& the rate of a mile a day. The grading is from. {ano south, and is expected to be completed 10 tue Junction with the Mexican Central at Laredo: by February 1. ‘This will shorten the distance @ the city of Mextco at least four hundred milles, > Shocking Crime in Winnesom. FILLED FULL OF SHOT AND THEN ALLOWRD To NEARLY BLERD AND PREGZE TO DEATH. St. Part, MINN, Jap. 10.—Last night, when the thermometer indicet4d some thirty -odd beiow get Edward Meagher, about 30 years old, started Up Walk from Uus city to Fort Snelling, & distance of Six miles, At Mendota, a mile from Fort Snelling, be stopped in a public hall where a dance Was fi Several of the men present Were Intoxie Pot thew set upon Meagher, After ed and four of the ped Mil Meaghers Took effect in his her in his Umbs. Bight pound Meagher hand and toot, a Jong BOX sleigh, use of Justice BF ‘The wan bad Ved pro warm blood owed treely x The wounded man to Cie om wk The Bis badiy amd ic Meagher’ cannot having set in, roouser, SUPPOCATED SY Gas IN a Bauriworr Horm.— The remainsot Pheoao to his home tn thts tty sest . wivere he Was found dead Ina room at the Farber house Saturday. Investigut bad been aspi Turned on in his roc Ing removed his ‘old, a me found in bed, have Was nbout 42 years No. 3,.G. ALR, and Lis wite and cutldren. —— Miss Davis Fornp tx a Hosrrrat.—The mystery attending the disappearance of Mis Frances ‘Davis, from the residence of ber father, Sir. KL. Fowler, on M street, wear ‘the night of th St instant, was ared up Sale urday, Some of the family came to the conclusion from the Muding of a glove on the te on Rock creek that her body Wes resting beneath Une tee, and the police last week made a fruitless satel Tord. Some of the oftcers were, however, gute certain that she had not taken her life, and. ade vised Mr. Fowier to search the hospitals, Mr. Rows went to the Columtta Lying-in hospital Sature ay morning and tound Ubat she was an inmate tuere, — Frees.—Saturday evening a onestory frame Dullding at the northeast corner of Uth and suvets, occupied by 1. T or Saloon and pool Moos aened by Police Omicer F , took fire from the explosk ol np ead Was partiaiiy destraved, the loss belng shout $100, ‘Theexploston of a cas at the residence of C, W. Thorn, No, 2Is [street wortipe west day. A Convention Ix Tir INTEREST or Pore Foon, The Mherican society for the Prevention of adul- teration of Food will hold aconvention at the EDVItC house in Chis city on the 19h inst, the purpos being Lo scenre ‘the enactwent and che forcement of adequate legislotion to Suppress the adulteration of food. ac. The Central Assockatiom Of Reval Merchants ot New York and New Jersey” have appoluted delegates to the convention. Sime Rar action lus been taken by the New York Ro. tall Grocers unton, the New York Board of Trade and is tobe taken by tie New York Chamber of Commerce and other commercial bodies of New York. Delegates are annownent from New Enge 1and and all sections of the country. de sido Affairs in West Washington. Proworep.—M:, John M. Williams, Washingtom agent of tie Inland and Seaboard Coasting Co. lett last week for New York city, Wuew lie Will take Permanent charge of the business of the same company, a promotion which has been tendered hun in revognltion of many years of falthtul sere ‘vice as representative her, INsTALLATION.—Grand Master ANlan pubillely Ime stalled the of : ledge No, 13, 1.0.0.F., on Saturday night, at Odd Frilows” hall, On Bist street, After the installation refreshe mnents were served YOUNG CaTaotios FRIEND Soctery.—At the mort. ing of the Young Catholics Friend Society of this lace yesterday afternoon the Tolowlag were Elected officers at the society for the present yeu dol A. Heenan, preside Gibbons, view president; T. F jas. Mato treasury Reported for Tuk Evextye Stan. CORPORATION Cover.—The corporation cont, Judge Meade, opened Is January teru this morn ing With grand and petli juries tor a quarterly term. The lottery aud eambiing Up this term, as wil the trialot Baker, charged With horse stealins, Usivep Srates Covats.—The T. 8. district an cireuft courts Were opened Bere this morning, a relimninaries as to Jurors, 6 Sines were Ths th ment in th GM. Bain, tried at in the National bank cas, willbe beard ew week. CHHISTIAN ASSOCTATION.—A meeting to promote the inferests of Lie Alexandria Christian assorine Hon Was Leld at the First Presbyterian (Rev. Dr. Nourse’) church yesterday afternoon. Addresses were delivered by Mr. T. A, Harding, of Washin Yon, and H. ©. Willluins, general secretary Of Christian associations of Virginia, Norex.—The funeral of Miss Mary A. Macarama came in this city yesterday from Washington, and theinjerment took plave at the Catholic cemetery. —A fire in the back butlding of the Rouse ot Mr. Geo, Germann, on the nortuwest corner of Lee and. ‘Wilkes streets yesierdey, Was soon extinguished and the loss was sligit.—The new year bas ned extremely quite’ ih the police department, ‘SMe station house hus been empty for ten days and but one dollar tn fines has been tinposed.— ‘The Rellef Hook and Ladder company lus re-eloc= ted Park Agnew, president: C. H. Picken, secre. tary, and A. A. Warfield, foreman,—city’ Treas. urer'Harian has pald over one baif of the interest on the corporation debt and 1s redecming tie coupons as fast as they are presented.——Coilec tor Sal. P. Thompson who died Saturday in Balt more, Was a native of this city aud long a re dent” here.— Tue Hydraulion steamer Las been engaged for several days in thawing out the fre plugs by stean, and Its Torce bas packed ull of Them With saw-dust to keep them warm. Messrs, Jos. Horsman and Thos, s city are dangerously 111.—Robt. Walker has bea appolnted supervisor of roads in Washington Diss trict of Alexandria county, He has charge of aj the roads in the up adjoining the District ‘Tennessce and Michigan Senatorships, ‘The problem to be solved by the Tenwessee legis lature is the United States Senatorshtp, The prom. ndidates are Colonel A, S. Colyar, Albert werner Rate and one of Nashviiies ex-President Balloting on the Senatorial ce totnorrow, Mr. Burns 1s sid stion Of the county mbit. f Wisconsin, at the ago, Saturday, sald that We alure Will doubtless resect Sena sdlay. zi tor Sawyer tho Werks from went Wed sor Lost on Virginia Beach. FIVE LIFE-SAVING HEROES PERISH WITH THR.CKRW OF 2 OF A WRECKED VESSEL. Dusing the bitter cold and blinding snow on Sat= urday morning, the life-saving patrol of Little Island Ife-saving station, 14 miles south of Cape Henry, on Virginia beach, sighted a large ship stranded about 800 yards from shore. The’ Daum Neck Mfesaving station was also alamned and ‘oun crews quickly hastened toward the wreck. Several attempts were made to fire a life-line to the unfortunate vessel. but without success. Then ‘the life-saving men determined to brave the ture loussea, ‘The word Of command. being given, UF Capt: Belanza, of life-saving station No. 4. known ss Littie Istana, six of the wost expert’ boatmen manned each boat. ‘They reached the ship in safety, and the ship's Crew of 22 Were taken in the doats. With a pull the (Wo bouts Were tank= ng headway for shore when a wave of power strack both boats, ‘them instanuly and pitching their occupants into the boliing sea, began a desperate st Torlife, The hore rifled life savers on the beach Were powerless to assist. The drowning men were carried south. ‘ward by the seas, and some of them were washed ashore. As they’ came Within reach they were Picked up, and endeavors were made torevive and in tivo Instances wit success, ‘The vessel the German suip Elizabeth, Capt. Hoi from Hamburg to Raltimore, and not one crew survives ber Wreck. OF the ife-sa i the following were lust:” Abel Belanza, ot No. 4, J. We \d George W. Stone, of the Mne'station, JX. Belaaia, OF Dain Nock’ station, a ie iG i f iH i i E | P te