Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1887, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Northwest Corner Peansylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, SH. KAUFFMAN, Pres. [Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C. a8 second-class mail matter.) ‘Tre Weexiy Stan—published on Friday-$1 9 Year. postaze prepaid. Six months, 50 cents, Tae Evexreo Stan is served to subscribers in the ; city by carriers, om their own account, at 10 cents per week. or 44c. per month. Copies at the counter, 2 conte each. By mail—postage prepaid—o0 cents & month. one year, #6. six months, $21. Rates of advertising made known om application. neparersectbngrion erate BM) Wo TO—No 10,507. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1887. AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. = — OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE & PO- $500 TOMAC TELEPHONE CO. > Sividend of one dollar gd’ twenty-five cente per Wilde prevented to any Lady: profeming to be an Stockielders Sf Tecra atthe cites nt teakaate, oe January 15th, 1887, at the office of the ‘of atatieiidakuicsan the company, No. 1420 New York avenue, Washing: to 4n Grace, Style and Execution in Singing, Reel, Jig and | the 24th of Jant jinclaaiss. ‘Wing Dancing, in the Great Comedy Drama, ONE OF THE BRAVEST. Every afternoon and night this week at HARRIS’ BIJOU THEATER. DC. "The transfer books will be closed from the 16th to ORKIS. Preeident. CHAS. G. BEEBE. Treamurer, _ Washington, D.C. January 7th, 1887, jalOde PHOSVIT#—THIS COMBINATION, OF ‘calsaya Wild Cherry and. Horeto Fhospbates, ine popular and efficient Brain an BURNS PHARMACY, “1420 Pennsylvania aves ia bottles or on drausht with soda water: bakit AMERICAN OPERA, By TRE NATIONAL OPERA COMP: ‘Theodore ‘Thomas, Chas. E Locke. ‘N@eneral Manager: ONE WEEK OF ND OPERA IN ENGLISH, NG MONDAY, JANUARY 31st. Repertoire: ‘MONDAY. = -THE HUGUENOTS. da for the sale of tickets for single performances, ial NGEMENT: ‘OF KIRM At M) | THEATER ONE WEEK, COMMENCING MONDAY, JAN. 17, Every Evening snd Saturday Matinee. ‘The Popular Comedienne, ANNIE PIXLEY, Ably seconded by a Good Company, illustrating her Tatest success, THE DEACON’S DAUGHTER, By A.C. Gunter, author Prince Karl, &c., &e., interspersed with NEW SONGS, SPARKLING MEDLEYS, WEEK, COMMENCING JANUARY 17. ONLY MATINEE ON Annual Eogagement of i K EMMET, In the Revival of his Old, his First FRITZ, OUR COUSIN GERMAN. anced by press and public to possess more human faterent thay any drama Mr. Emmert has ever ap- New Scenery Painted in London. Entire New mm Germany. ‘During the play Mr. lowing ENTIRE NEW SONGS AND DANCES: Anus, introducing his _Next Attraction JOHN T. RAYMO? is Buow THEATER ‘Prices—Night: 25c, to all parts of the house. Matinees: 20c. to all parts of the house. No extra charze for reserved seat WEEK. Commencing MONDAY. Jan. 17, Every Af- ternoou and Nigit, the Greatest Scusstional Comedy ‘Draaa of the presen ds NE OF THE BRAVEST, Interpreted by an exceptioually strous Company. Saxt week ___ UNDER THE GASLIGHT. _jai7-6t KERNS WasnINGTON THEATER ‘The Event of the Amusement Season. LILLIE HALLS BURLESQUE COMPANY, ANNIE BLOODGOOD’S SPECIALTY : COMPANY. iD DOUBLE ENTERTAINMENT. The Most Burleague of the Duy, “OX Y-GEN,” aa Per- Mon., Tues, Thurs.and Sat jal7 MUSEUM. ‘THE CARNIVAL WEEK OF THE SEASON! ‘Every Afternocn and Night. jusical Director. FAUST. BLANCHARD'S PECTORAL COMPOUND is a wonderful remedy. A sure cure fur Lung Troubles. Coughs, Brouchitis, Sore Throat and ‘Group, and gives relief to the Whooping Cough. Price, 25e. ahd 36e.a bottle. Sold by all druggists. Ja6-Lm => WASHINGTON.D.C. DECEMBER 10TH, 56, ~~ "The Copartnership heretofore existing be tween M. M. Parker aud Eady B. Townsend, under the firm namie of PARKER & TOWNSEND, is hereby dis- solved by mutual consent, to take effect January 1887, the sald M. M. Parker assuming all debts aiid ol lugations contracted by the frm. Sienedin duplicate, 2 ‘M. PARKER. EDDY B. TOWNSEND. AsI shail continue in business at the old number, 1418 F st., I beg to thank my friends and the public for past confidence and to ask it future continnanes, x. Jno. W. MacaRTnEy, ‘Member 'N. ¥. Stock Ex. CORSON & MACARTNEY, ‘Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposite. Exchange. Loans, Collections, | Railroad Stoo Bo ‘secur on the Excl of Now York, Philadelphisy Boston Shd Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A specialty madeof Investment Securities. District Bondssand ait Loca! Railroad, Gas, tasurance aig tele phoue Stock dealt in. __ American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. su7 — WASHINGTON, D.C. Dzc. 4, 1586. 1319 F Stazer Nogrmwasr. ‘The existing under the AS. PRA’ N's RARY OF- Second floor, over Pursell's Book Store. Li) Life, Marit in it c fe, ine ‘best companies, at Real Estate bonght, sold and exchanged. Loans obtained on good security. FOR SALE—The fine property 1 f ner Oth and Det forsale 100 PF 1005885" FIRE PLACE Goon: f FOR CHRISTMAS, “EF. BROOKS, _ais EB BEST ith st. n. w. AT REDUCED PRICES. <7 GAS FIXTURES. BRACKETS, ROP LIGHT: FANCY LAM) COLORED GLOBES, DECORATED SHADES, {Sejline above ‘gvods' regardless of cost to rediice stock. SAMUEL S. SHEDD, ar 438 9th st_n.w. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIK Thisis to notify the public that Mr. JOHN KEY- WORTH is our only surent for the sale of the POLAND SPRING WATEH in Waahinxton. DG. f other persons are sciliise another article, ropre- senting it 0 be POLAND WATER, those desiring t0 decivathe benefitn arising from tha celebrated ‘ater canrely only upon its purity ‘by. purchasing froma SOHN KEY WORTH, Sch tng B ate’ Pe or LEAS RICKER & SONS. eee South Poland Mafia Telephone 122-2. —- PUBLIC MEETING Of the AMERICAN SHIPPING INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Will be held in TULARD HALL oo, xian (19th) AT 8 O'CLOCK, In Behalf of the Revival of OUR MERCHANT MARINE. ‘Hon. WM. M. EVARTS, Hon. DANIEL W. VOOI Hon. JOHN T. MORGAN, Hon. JAMES B. EUSTIS, Hon. JOSEPH M. DOLPH, ‘Will address the meeting. The public is invited to attend at FREE METI at ‘LoGax, pastor. Preachi1 EVERY WEDN NIGHT. "A condial invitation extended. REV. DR. BUTLER WILL SPEAI the interest of W. F. M.S. of W O-MOHHOW (Thursday) EVEN] TC itan M. E. Church, THAT THE hip heretofore existing between J.T, NELLand K. 1. VARNELL, and ‘All debts due the suid partnership and those due by them will be settled with and by the remaining part- ners, emt ae wa ed under the firm hame jT. Varn on. ‘ or style 0 a ee T. O. VARNELL, Ja19-3t sR VARNELE. > MR. COLEMAN ROTHCHILD IS NOW LO. ‘cated at Herman's, 738 7th st, n.w., where he ee to see his friends and patrons “A CARD”— | <a the indersizned, late of the firm of Sulli- yan & Bachschmid, have forined @ copartnership with A.P. Myers, to be known by the firm name of Bach- Schmid & Myers, and will carry on the Installment at 1141'7th st. n.w., with a new and complete stock of Dry Goods, Furniture, Carpets, ilcloth, Mat- ting, Baby Carriages, Stoves, &c., and invite the publi to call and inspect otir stock and get our low prices an easy tems. ‘Thanking my friends and customers {oF ast favors, Lrespectfully solicit a share of thelr future .” Respectfully, SCH) Parone ea Ow BACHSCHMID & MYER: 19-3" J141 7th st. n.w., Wash., D. 0. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP EXISTIN ‘between the undersigned, under the firm name of M SILVERBERG & CO. has this day, been dissolved by inntual consent, Rebecea Hexter ret and Mary Sliverberg continuing the business, thereot ‘under the same name as heretofore. The Suverbery assumes ail liabilities and is authorized to collect all the assets of said firm. Jan, 19, 1887. ‘MARY SILVERRERG, jal8-3t REBECCA HEXTER, | THE FIRM OF R. B. YOUNGS & CO..931 ‘Bt. n.w..i8 this day dissolved by mutual consent, W. L. Wood retiring. The business will be continued by Mr. KB. Youngs at the same Place, who asstimes all liabilities and will receive all amounts due the late firm. RB. YOUNGS. 4a19-2t* W.L. WooD. NOTICE, i 10 THE PUBLIC. ‘AWotthless fire extinguisher is being sold in and about the city for one dollar (81) ‘Tigris as far aw it foes an infringement onthe VICTOR EXTIN- GUIsHER, which sells for (23) three dollars. The Vie- tor cotttaltis'a recular force pump, wile the other one is’ mnere syrinee. and. worthless as an exuinzuisher. Tne Nictor Coinpang' will mocoed to prosecute thes faffingers ae soit a fhe can be 7gundy aul the public hereby cautiourd waist using tis iuiringigs” de- Wiceand thus avaid trouble. "Respectiully: VICTOR EXTINGUISHER CO. Jal9-4¢ BOL F strect, ASHINGTON, D_., December 6, 1886 ‘To our Patrons aud the Publie: Owing to our Place of business, 404 9th st. n. rely. de- Stroyed by the re of December Sth, we wish to state ‘that the business will be continued ‘with su entire new Stock as soon as we can procure a suitable place, of which due notice will be given. Until-eueh thine on books will be open for the settlement of “accomuts, ourcustomers can be supplied with. enytuine they inay desire in the line of Wall Paper, Window Shades, &e. at 1113 F st. n.w., with the same promptuess a3 Reretoforeahown. 3 ‘Thanking you for past favors, and hoping to merit @ continuance of the same in the fuvure, ama fost truly your JAMES B. HENDERSON, Manager for Ja18-1m 'R. HENDERSON. Faxcy Caxpizs, ‘The Great and Only GIBSON AND RYAN, In Their Famous Original MULDOON'S © PICNIC. And 2 GRAND OLIO COMPANY. of Ina Variety of Styles and in All Colors. CANDLE SHADES. GANDLESTICES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. BUTCHERS WAX for Floors, and BUTCHERS' EURNI- ‘TURE POLISH. 3 3al7 Sole Agency 424 9th street. Never Berone > Harry Edwards. Daisy Kernal. Miss Carlyn, Milesand | IN THE HISTORY! OF THE CLOTHING TRADE Haypy Hazy Lynch, Prot: Gleason. and the 1 ENGLISH DOG CIRCUS! ‘A Wouderful Double Show. ‘Think of it! Only 10 centa. Go see i ja7-6t WERE SUCH VALUES OFFERED. ‘9 & LLEMAND-MUSIN CONCERT. ‘A’ CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, ‘WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19. ‘Mle PAULINE L'ALLEMAND, the renowned Prima Donna Soprano of the American Opera Company, as- msted by Mr. OVIDE MUSIN, the distinguished Violin Virtuoso: Mr. FRA ‘Tenor, and other artists. Admission, $1. Tickets with secured seats, 81.50. TIONS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER, MONDAY. TUESDAY. WEDN! JAN. 24, 25, 26,1887. 7:30 pam. wo For the benefit of the NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL. Under the direction of the eminent creative artist, TE HOLLAND TSE. the dance of the Netherlands DAISE (the dance of the Ne . NEAPOLITAN (or Fisher Dance)~Tarantelle. BAXTER. the young American 5.00 will buy a durable OVERCOAT, worth 810. Astrictly All-Wool MELTON OVERCOAT at $7.50, worth $12. $10.00 will buy an All-Wool BEAVER OVERCOAT, in Blue and Brown, worth 816. poe will buy a fine KERSEY OVERCOAT, worth ‘15.00 will buy a fine All-Wool CHINCHILLA SUB- TOUT OVERCOAT, worth $25. SUITS at $5.00, 86. 87, $8, $10 and up to $30. eAiOTH SUITS, 06.50, 85, 96, 96.50, 97 and upto BOYS’ OVERCOATS at $3.50, $4, $4.50, $5, 85.50, 86 and up to $1 SUITS FOR CHILDREN from 5 to 12 yearsold at 82.50, 83, 3.50, 84 and up to $8. CHILDREN’S OVERCOATS at $2.50, $3, $3.50, 84 ‘and up to 88. 1,000 PAIR OF PANTS FOR MEN, YOUTHS, BOYS and CHILDREN FROM $1.00 UP. ‘THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL GYPSY. Represent the Dances of the Natiots. CLOTHING COMPANY, Brilliant national costumes, artistic tableaux, grace- fal movements and postures, make realistic and en- 5 ebanting picfures of national life. als Doorsopes at 7 o'clock: Kirmes, at 7:30. Prome- Bade concer: and dancing, guests participating, antil12 | BV o'clock. Tickets $3, #2, 31.50, for sale ouly at Metze- | P®IZES FOR PROVERBS, rott's, 90:3 Pa. ave. n.w., on and after January 10. Re- | $50 00.—Fifty dollars will be paid TIN TES OQ SS Eran er fee 10,8 | 0 00a der, lig rawr MARTIN gH CORNER 7TH ANDG STREETS. : in three premiums of $25; 815 and $10, f "Cin reinion # to 11 pin, Dancing mone Fanulir Sevines, propriate 10°ties gcd for tals, Parties, Get residence TfL C aualities of HESNO TEA" aice ano cron T_ BY | The following examples are given of what would be our, day or mouth. Largest asso deemed ped Stirs Teicgcion. from 8 —— ‘CYCLE CO. 1406 SN. ¥-ave iORAMA OF BATTLE OF BULL “Tis > ” gin ot, twolblgtee mouth of Peuueylvania ava Tired nature's sweet restorer."—HE-No TEA. mont Festi Battle Senet “4 good tale is nome the worse For bei n— Tamrac soe sre i Wc homestead fl wae wien caenigicn, scent Chaldien under 2eyea5%, 25 | “The cup that cheers "Hr No Tas. ‘czample ia the best sermon.” —Martin Gillet = = ‘& Co. drink HE-No Tra themselves. Ooo Scrrs Ax Ovzxcoars: Coxprrioxs: ‘The awards will be made by impartial and diaint goted judges on Mareh Ay 187 ah whieh aes ie tributors may send in their lists plainly, and on ne side o only. Sign your list widh's svanbol, assumed nante or 8 Sun It will pay you to sce our Odd ‘Suite and Overcoats, as they have been reduced 20 per cent. You may find in this lot a Suit or Over- cost to please you, and st a saving (€6 20 per cent. ber, and in a sealed envelope place your full name and. Sota yo eects tera Address all communications relating to this offer to He-No Tx Paoverns, Care Mantis Grier & Co, Baltimore, Ma. (Copyright 1887 .) a10-1m —- -{No Loxe Proctasariox. QUALIITY. PRICES AND REPUTATION SPEAK LOUDER FOR US THAN WORDS. ale (Opposite U. $. Post Office.) ‘The Superior Make of our Well-known Clothing, to wether with Bargain prices, tell the story. Ger Tur Best chee, Young Men, Boys and Children Suits, Overcoat Department, are open to your in- “THE CONCORD HARNESS.” with the Lowest Prices. is a practical fact that we are not consider- We have on hand a full stock of the Celebrated Con- the question of profit remains of Sole Agency for the ‘Row is to sell the goods. coLEamAceD WACINAW Garccae parziave made i deductions in ou ult De- LUTZ & BRO, Pants Department. We have cut deep in our 12 407 Penna ave,neatto National mote | Qveeoat Departiont, We are Sacricing the H 2, is the chance for Bargains in Men's Fur- FOR FAVORS FOR THE GERMAN. Many styles never before seen in this: GAMES, GAMES, GAMES. Bishings. EVERYTHING CHEAP FORCASH. HOME AMUSEMENTS, HOME AMUSEMENTS. EVENING PASTIMES. ive Dealer and Manufacturer of WORSTED AND ENIE GOODS. NOAH WALKER & co, 12 625 Penneyivanis avente, T LR engi ctate NToss aeoter ESFANT OUTFITS. General Ipsarence cu. & zr ine eh BEE teas <a> ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ‘DIRECTORS of the COLUMBIA REAL ES- TATE INVESTMENT COMPANY, for the year ending January 14, 1887. ei sie BR CRI TS - Capital stock paid in.......-.. ‘Assessments paid i. For real estate purchancd” EB conc nn on hand. 059 00 $8,059 00 ape undessiene @ majorit ihe Trustees of the COLUMBIA ESTATE INVESTMENT COM- ident. WATSON BOYLE, Vice President, VIVIAN BRENT, ‘GEO. COOM HARRY BYES, JAMES F. DUHAMEL, Jal8-2t ‘Trustees. Be, THE Nate MUTUAL LIFE ASso- ‘ciation has removed into new office, 1310 F St, Members and. friends are cordially invited to call. ‘i ja18-6t_ FRANK J. TIBBETS, Gen. Manager. <> JOSEPH BOWES. =H. A HALL THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY F NEW YORK. Assets. eee 000,000 New business in 1886, over:- 10:000;000 Surplus, over... 18,0004 New business this aweucy, over. =. 2,000,000 This is the ‘any cotpany in’ the world, and proves the clain made that the incontest- Able ad non-forfeitable policies written by the Equl- table are superior to the contracts made by any other gommpany. Send for estimates showing the results of Tontine policies. ‘This plan of insuraiiceis very popu- lar with persons’ desiring investments as well am the Protection of insurance. Azezts Jerome F. Johnson, Alfred Barlow, &. M. Newton, C. B Jones, B.F. Brock: ett, W. BM BOWES & HALL. 1356 ¥ at. nw., Manaxersfor the District of Columbis and Maryland. RANSOM WHITE, Cashier. $l8-0t WASHINGTON, D. CG. JANUARY, 18, '1887.—Have this lay sold the entire stock ixtures in store ‘No. 307 Pennsylvania ave. se, how under the name of W.'S. BROWN, Agt. t0W-5, BROWN, who will collect ail bills and pag ail debts of ‘aid fi SACDB PUTZEL. ‘Wasurxron, D. C., January 18, 1887. Having this day purchased the ‘entire stock and fix- tures contained in store 302 Pennsylvania ave. £.¢.,n0W under the name of W. 8 BROWN, Agt., I will continue ‘the business at the above place, fy AT COST, ONE WERK ONLY. AT COST. ‘Japanese Silk Kobes, Silk Suspenders, Muf- figan Jackets, Canes, Underwear, Neckwear PH. T. HALL, 908 F st. n.w. "jal8-6m T HAVE PURCHASED THE WOOD AND ‘Coal yard, of Homer M. Kintz, and will con- tinue the business at the old stand, 1218 4th st, cor- ner Ridge, n.w., ANTON LEHMANN. jals-3t" THE NEW. MEAT MARKETS, PA. 946 1a. ave. Pi Kound steak 10c.? sirloin, 15¢.: tenderiomi, 15e.; rib roast, 12: cut and rib steak, 10c. ;corn beef at 6 ork, at lowest prices. H. OPPENHEIMER. NOTICE-MEMBERS OF THE PLUMB- BS.” ERS AND GASFITTERS' APPRENTICE, UNION—There will bea meeting at Carroll hall, F ear corner of Gth st. n. ‘TH E Business of importance will ‘be trans: ose present will form themselves into the fad set for the whole. “By onder of Hrealdent, ‘and Hoste majorit _ fai Testo Maban's dre s i—. fs Where he will be pleased to see his friends and formet patrons. WASHINGTON, D.C. DEC. 20, 1886. ‘The annual election of officers and directors: for the Columbia Real Estate Investment Company, will take place at No. 1610 14th st. u.w., on the even: SBfhot tue LHIRD WEDNESDAY Civihy in January. 7. By order H. W. BARBOUR, 420, $15&19 3t* 5 eeseenn SPECIAL SALE OF IMPORTED TOOTH- 1 Brushes 19¢-ench, Tit and ween DEC. 10, 1886. ‘tne Caparncreh ‘tween M. M-Parkerand, D. heretofore existing be- frm hatue of PARKER £VOWNSENIY i hereby dis, e .NSENI re ned by mutual consent fo take etiect January, 1st . the said M. M. P, ‘assuming all debts obligations contracted by the firm. Signed in dupli- = MYRON M. PAR Having termi ‘usiness relations as above apd sanotiated tay act what AvP, PARDO, at BO. 1338 Fist. nw.,1 respectiully solicit a continuance of the ‘patrounge extended 10 me asa member of the fein. E. B. TOWNSEND, e REAL Estate BROKER, 3315-3m_ wagons ald get full weight.Je14-3m THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- of fin» Post Combination Borin Ma shine fOr the election ne sifice of the Gonipany. Ger Loutaians a: pine Polls ‘Opeed at 12 mi abd Closed at 4 alse H.B. LITTLEPAGE, Sec'y. ST ae OF PARTNERSHIP. 5 SULLIVAN & BACHSCHMID Js, thin ¥ inne in comes ious ie authorised to receipt for all amounts due the fra ee ete = * ARCHITECT. om 13, 008 25th street nw. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT ReckIrTs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $154,433; customs, $1,035,747. TAR Watsue CovntT-MarriaL—The court-mar- tial of Lieut, John C, Walshe was adjourned yes- terday until to-morrow morning on account of the funeral of Gen. Hazen, Which took place to-day. ‘Tae PreswexTs ANTIQUE CaarR—While the President was suffering from his attack of rheum- atism he received from Mrs. P. C, Goodwin, of Bos- ‘ton, a lar antique chair over four feet high and three feet. ‘of elegant workmanship. It 18 over tWo hundred yearsold, 10s. coverlig. 1, of satin, velvet and silk tchwork, ing 2, ga oes. It is intended for use at Oak View. When the President recovered from his sickness he acknowledged the receipt of the gift in an auto- ‘graph letter to Mrs. Goodwin, A LiFR SAVING MEDAT FROM SPAIN.—The depart- ment of State has been informed by the consul general at Havana that the Spanish Life Saving society has awarded a medal and diploma to Dan- iel Guloff, master of the American schooner Anna B. Huthemas (probably the Anna B. Hutchinsin of New York) as a token of gratitude and apprecia- Uon for the services rendered by him to the crew of the Spanish bark, “Tres Auroras.” AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS today were Senators Vest, Cameron, McMillan and Eustis, and Representatives Breckinridge, ot Kentucky; Wads- worth, Hayden, Tarsney, Shaw, McAdoo, Murphy, Biount, Scott, Hall, Neéce and Lehibach, Secre- tary Lamar, Assistant Postmaster Generals Ste- venison and ‘Knott, Postmaster Curran, of Hobo- ken, N. J. ‘THe PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLEVELAND Will visit Baltimore next Monday evening to attend the an- nual charity ball to be given at the Academy of Music. “They will return to Washington the same ight. ‘MARYLAND AND VinINiA PosTMasTERs.—Edward Y. O'Meara has been appointed postmaster at Pomona, Kent county, Md., and R. R. Beatty, at Ingleside, Queen Anne county, Ma.j, Geo, W. Ramey, at Clinch River, Scott county, Va.; D. Stuart, at Rosedale, Russell county, Vay atid J. Morris, at Warren, Albemarie county, Va. Frozen Fisu.—The Secretary of the Treasury has modified existing regulations so as to allow free entry of naturally frozen fish, imported in the condition in which they are caught, without hav- ing been salted or otherwise preserved. % AMERICAN Exurstrors WaNTED.—The United States consul at Amsterdam has informed the Secretary of State that an exhibition of articles of subsistence will be opened in that city in June next, and will last four months. | He suggests that great benefit would result from the ibi- ‘on of American pork lard, dried fruits and fresh apples, corn meal, oat meal, &c. . REPRESENTATIVE Cox BurrER.—Mr. 8. 9. Cox was slightly better to-day than he was yesterday. His hysician gave anencot \g report, stating that he improvement in his condition, although, slow, is steady. Carr. C.P. Eakin, 1st artillery, bas been detailed toact in conjunction with Capt. Chas. F. Powell, engineer of 13th light-house district, and Mr. J. C. Breckenridge, surveyor general of Washington Territory, Wuo have been designated to represent, the lighthouse board and the general land office to consider questions of boundary line, jurisdic- ton, &c., raised between the military and light- house authorities respecting the control of a por- tion of the military reservation of Fort Canby, W. T., and to adjust the lines so that the part o¢e pitd by the lignt-house ‘establishment may not interfere With that of the War department. Ansty ORDERS.—A board of survey consisting of Lieut. Col, Amos Beckwith, assistant commissary general of subsistence; Major Charles W. Foster, quartermaster, and First Lieut. Thomas 8. Mum- ford, 13th infantry, has been ordered to meet at St. Louls to fix the’ responsibility for deficiencies discovered in. stores received from Philadelphia. Col, Robert 8. Lamotte, 13th infantry, ordered Fort Wingate, N.M., for duty with his Major Chas. A. Wikoff, 14th infantry, o1 tO the department of the Columbia. _ Sécond Lieut. E. 8, Avis, 5th infantry, granted leave for three months and ten days. " First Lieut. H. J. Slocum, ‘7th cavalry, ordered to Jefferson barracks, Mis- Sourl. ‘The’ leave of First Lieut. Wm. W. ‘Tyler, 13th infantry, extended one month for 7. ArPnoveD.—The President has approved the Joint resolution appointing James B. Angell a member of the board of regents of the Smith- sontan Institution, and also a number of special Pension bills. GEN. HAZEN’S FUNERAL. ‘The Services at St. John’s Church—The Procession to Oak Hill. General W. B. Hazen, late chief signal officer of the army, was buried to-day with military honors. ‘The funeral services were held at St. John’s church at noon, Dr. Leonard, the rector, officiating, and the interment took place at ©ak Hill cemetery. ‘The honorary pall bearers were General Benet, chief of ordnance; Adjutant General Drum, Pay- master General Rochester, Quartermaster General Holabird, General Duane, chief of engineers, and Surgeon General Moore. The active pall bearers consisted of a detachment of enlisted men from the signal corps, ‘The funeral arrangemtents were in cnarge of Lieutenant General Sheridan, and they were carried out under direction of Colonel Blunt, of his staff. The military escort from the church to the cemetery was commanded by Col. H. G. Gibson, of the third artillery. ‘Promptly at 12 o'clock the body was conveyed from Mr. Washington McLean’s residence, on La- fayetie square, to St. John’s church, the inilitary escort being drawn up on the ite side of the street. ‘The church was filled with the friends of the deceased, and many prominent persons were resent. The first five rows of pews across the ody of the church were reserved for the relatives ot Gen. Hazen and Mr. McLean, the pall-bearers (jn full unitorm), the governors of the Metropoli- tan club, who attended the funeral in a body; the Secretary of War and Gen. Sheridan and staff, in full uniform; Capt. Greely, acting chief signal officer, accompanied the family mourners. ‘The’cofin, which was placed in front of the chancel during the se was covered with floral tributes, and on them rested the military hat and sword of the deceased. Around the coffin Was twined the American flag, folded. A dozen or more beautiful floral offerings were laid on the chancel steps. During the services a male quar- tette from the church choir rendered appropriate music. After the services, ‘THE FUNERAL PROCESSION formed in the following order: Detachment of mounted police; the third artillery band; a bat- talion of the 3d artillery; light battery C of the 34 artillery; the clergy; the heai ‘con- taining the ‘pall-bearers, family’ of Mie MeLeun and the family of Gen, Hazen’s brother, and Mr. Killits, Gen. Hazen’s private secretary, officers and detachment of enlisted men of the signal service in full uniform; the Secretary of War, the board of Wernors of the Metropolitan club, Lieut, Gen. Sheridan and staff, Lieuts. Thompson and Wood- ruff, and many friends of the deceased, and a of enlisted men of the signal service not in uni form, and the civilian employes of the signal ser- ‘vice on foot. ‘The route of the procession was up 16th street to Massachusetts avenue, to P street, to 30th street and Oak Hill cemetery. After the interment the battalion of artillery fired three volleys over the grave, and then taps were sounded. ‘On account of thefuneral the Secretary of War issued a circular that, by direction of the Presi- dent, a8 a mark of respect to the memory of Gen, Hazen, the War department and its bureaus and the several offices connected therewith should be closed at 12 o'clock to-day, and directing that the thé War departinent be displayed St Salt east, ar 8} at mast. eee ‘The Fund for Mrs, Logan. OVER $60,000 80 FAR CONTRIBUTED. Capt. Geo. E. Lemon has recetved the following additional subscriptions to the fund for Mrs. Lo- gan which have not been heretofore announced by name: John Claflin, $2503 Elliott F. ot New York, $100; R. K. Hawley, of Cleveland, $500; C. H, Buhl, of Detrolt, $200; A. T. Bliss, of Saginaw, Mich., ‘$100; Detroit, $100; Cob seen 1 a Pea Citizens’ Bank, , Pol Son Herald, 94; Grand Army 2A Caldwell yutant; West ti eee ta Ang Logan, received, by Capt. Lemon 069. This included with the ———— EE COLD ALONG THE MOHAWK. ‘The Mercury Ranges From 26 te 35 Degrees Bclow Fere. ‘CaNasOHARIE, N. ¥., Jan, 10.—This ts the coldest day of the season in the Mohawk valley. Tho mercury registered 26 below zero at Cana- = ba meen 35 below at — COMPROMISE AT INDIANAPOLIS, ‘Senator Smith Presides Over the Joint vention. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19,—A compromise has been > ached by which Senator Smith will preside over the Joint convention, but Speaker Sayre Will old the gavel. ‘The contention Is now in session and the nomnthating speeches arw being made. AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. AMERICAN FISHERMEN’S RIGHTS. Senator Edmunds Introduces a Bill. THE BLAIR BILL IN THE HOUSE. ‘The Senate. ‘THE RIGHTS OF AXERICAN ‘Mr. Edmunds, from the committee on foreign re- lations, reported a bill to autuorize the President of the United States to provect and defend the rights of American fishing vessels, American fish- ermen, American traiding and other vessels, in certain cases, and for other purpos?s, He said that he had also a written report on the subject, which he had been directed by the com- mitte to submit, together with documents, papers, evidence, ete, He would subimit them a little later. ‘The report had been all dravxn up, considered and agreed to, but he had been uthorized to go over it again in thesense of editing it, tosee thatthe punc- tuation, &., wereright. He would thereforesubmit He gave notice that, just a8 soon as the billand report were printed, so that Senators could. examine them, he should’ask the Senate to take up the bill and proceed with it, and dispose of it at the earltest possible day. Mr. Mitchell (Pennsylvania) from the commit tee on pensions, reported back,favorably,the House Dill for the relief of dependent parents and honor- ably discharged soldiers and sailors, now disabled and dependent on their labor for support. He gave notice that, to-morrow morning he would ask the Senate to take it up and consider tt. from the committee on tore! tions, reported an amendment to be offe sundty civil appropriation bill, appropriating art in the international exposition a, June 30, 1887. RETIRED CIVIL SERVICE LIST. ‘Mr. Hampton (by request) introduced a bill to Promote the efficiency of the civil service of the government by establishing a retired lst, Re- the report a little later, ‘CONFERENCE ON THE BACKBONE RAILROAD BILL. Messrs. Plumb, Teller and Walthall were ap- Pointed @ conference committee on the bill for the forfeiture of the Backbone railroad land grant Passed yesterday. ‘The presiding oMicer_ presented the response of the Secretary of the Treasury to the resolution relative to the indebtedness of the subsidized Pa- ¢ific railroads. Referred without reading to the Judiciary committee. ‘On motion of Mr. Vest the Senate bill authoriz- ing the construction of a bridge over the Mississ- {ppl river, at or near St. Louts, (between the Eads bridge, aud the mouth of Missouri river taken ‘up, and several amendinents report on which there was considerabie discussion. ‘The bill was amended and passed. CONFERERS ON THE ARMY BILL. Messrs, Allison, Plumb’ and Gorman were ap- Pointed conferees on the army appropriation bill. ‘THE JETTIES BILL PASSED. In motion of Mr. Hampton, and after speeches inits favor by Messrs. Hoar and Conger, the Senate Dill appropriating $300,000 to expedite the com- pletion of the jetties (the appropriation to be available Iminediately) Was taken up and passed, ‘THE FISHERIES REPORT. Mr. Edmunds presented the report from the committee on foreign relations on the subject of the fisheries, and it was ordered printed. FLORIDA LAND GRANT FORFEITURE. A resolution, offered by Mr. Call on January 7th Was taken up for consideration; declaring that the land grant for railroads from Fernandina to and from St. Johns river to Pensacola, should be forfeited as to all lands not earned be- fore the time fixed for the expiration of the grant fay 1866.) and directing the attorney general to ring suits for injunctions ay and agents attempt inst all corporations: tosell lands embraced in ts while bills for their forfeiture are pending fore Congress, Mr. Call uddressed the Senate in. it half an hour, Mr. Call ‘on Whose motion the Sen- favor of the resolution. yielded to Mr. Ate at 2:25 went into secret session. House of Representatives, Mr. Bragg (Wis), trom the committee on military affairs, reported back the Senate Dill for the ap- Polntment of hospital stewards in the army. Com- mittee of the whole. ‘Mr. Singleton (Miss), from the committee on library, reported a bill for the purchase of the por- trait of Gen. Thomas painted by Gen. Price. Com- mittee of the rote e order setting apart to-morrow evening for the delivery of eulogtes u ch tives Arnot, Beach and ‘Was, on motion of T. J. Cam) ted, and the evening of tor that purpose. CITIZENS FIRED ON BY FEDERAL SOLDIERS. ‘Mr, Peters (Kansas) offered a resolution calling on the Secretary of War for information as to the truth of the statement that certain citizens of Kansas, while temporarily in the Indian Territory, were fired upon by soldiers belonging to the stl United States cavalry. Referred. THE BLAIR EDUCATIONAL BILL. In the morning hour the House resumed consid- eration of the resolution setting apart the 29th of January for the consideration of the Blair educa- ‘Mr. Morrison (I11.) moved to reconsider the mo- yesterday refused to lay the late Representa- ruary 3d Set a] tion by which the House the resolution on the tale; and Mr. Willis (Ky. moved to lay that motion on the table. Agi to—yeas 163, nays 78. ‘THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL. No action was taken on the resolution to set a day for the consideration of the Blair educational Dill, and at the conclusion of the morning hour the House resumed the consideration of the conference rt on the interstate commerce bill. r. Crisp gave notice that he will ask for a vote on the report to-morrow after the morning hour. ‘The District in Congress. INCREASED PAY FOR GOVERNMENT PRINTERS, ‘Mr, Farquhar has introduced in the House a bill to increase the compensation of night workmen at, the Government Printing Office to fitty cents per hour or sixty cents per thousand ems, A printed slip, giving the price of gas in various cities of the Union, has been sent, through the mail, toeach United States Senator. table of prices is printed the followi: {per 1,000 cubic feet) in November 1st, 1886—obtained by the Wash- any. In thelist Washington ts printed in black capitals. Capitol Topics. PACIFIC RAILROAD INDEBTEDNESS $157,332,613. Tn response to resolution calling for informa- tion as to the indebtedness of the Pacific railroads to the United States the Secretary of the yesterday sent to the Senate a statement show! ‘that the amount due from the several Pacific rail- nies for interest paid by States to January 1, 1886, on subsidy to said companies Was $70,854,325, of which there aid by the companies at that date the sum of $21,052,144, leaving due on account of in- terest the sui Of $49,302,181. There will be due on the same account at maturity of the subsidy sere Sedieaa re ae hae Ci mi 4 total Of $92,709,103 due an ‘due on account Of interest. There 1s also to become due on account of principal of Taking an agereyate.indebveduess dus aad tbe e ness due ad to come due of $5 SENATORS CONGRATULATED ON THEIR RE-ELECTION, When the news of Senator Hawley’s re-election was received at the Capitol yesterday afternoon he was presented, by a number of citizens ot Con- necticut resident in this city, with a mammoth resentation of the coat-of-arms of Con- surmounted by a stuffed American eagle, ‘Senator Cockrell to-day received several handsome ‘Douquets from friends as an accompaniment of con- gratulations on his re-election, BACK FROM ALBANY. Secretary McCook, of the Senate, has returned from New York; whither he was called to exert his influence in behalf of the re-election of his Tt was Senator Miller who friend, Senator Miller, ‘Gen, McCook to the secretary of the ‘could not refuse to assist the THE SHIPPING INTERESTS, Action “f the Convention Yesterday— ‘The Proceedings To-day. At the session of the American Shipping and In- dustrial league at Willard’s yesterday the follow. ing ofticers were elected: Joseph Wheeler, of Ala- bama, president; Ambrose Snow, of New York, rst viet president; L. M. Merritt, of Florida, sec- ond vice presiaent; Chas. S. Hill, of Washington, secretary; A. Vanderbilt, of New York, treasurer. ‘The executive board, commissioners of conference and state and territorial corps of officers remain the same as last year, with the exception of John M. Martin, elected vice president for Alabama, to succeed Gen, Wheeler, elected president. Addresses were made by J. H. Harris, of St. Louis; Mr, Levenselite, of Matne; ex-representa- tive A. R, Boteler, of West Virginia. The latter said that he wouldclaim for James Rumsey, a citizen of Virginia, the invention of the steamboat in 1783, twenty years before Robert Fulton launched his boat On the Hudson. A delegate suggested the re- peal of the tariff laws, but this idea was not re- ceived with favor, and a motion was made exclud- Ing all tariff discussion during the session of the convention. qt the eventng session addresses were made by as the ogley, resectatives Wallace, Dingley ain sare Sonn t Tne in F. Henry (N.¥.) and others. now before the House providing that any vessel, whether sail or steam, butlt and owned wholly in the United States, engaged in the foreign trade. shall be paid the Sum of thirty cents per registered. ton for each 1,000 miles sailed, and pro rata for listance Veled less than 1,000 miles, on any voyage or voyages between this and any'foreign country or countries, ete., was endorsed. TO-DAY'S SESSION. ‘The session of the convention was resumed this morning at ten o'clock. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, of Alabama, the newly elected president, was in the chair. Mr. John M, Martin, of Alabama, from the committee on resolutions, submitted their report, which, 4m substan was as follows: as hat the object of the league is to promote development and distribution of the products of American labor by an extension of the merchant Iarine of the United States; that increase in the merchant marine 1s demanded; that Co! should be urged to the Negley bill, which. allows American-built vessels thirty cents per ton for each one thousand miles traveled for a period of twenty years; that tne construction of any one of the routes across the Isthmus of Panama would ‘be Of benefit to the commerce of this country. Quite a discussion followed, which was partici pea in Dy Messrs. Stranahan, J. Hale Sypher, 8. Connico and others. Hon, James Buchanan, of BOE eye itation of this question ahd the change in public sentiment which had taken place in favor of having Ameri- can-bullt vessel Tt was announced that the President would ro- ceive the delegates at half-past one at the White House, after which they would be photographed. Mr. W. W. Bates, the resentative of the ship- ping interests on the ‘then read a carefully prepared paper on the subject of building Ameri- canal Upon the conclusion of this address, Mr. Hill offered resolutions expressive of their respect to oe memory of General Hazen and sympathy with s family, ‘This evening a public meeting will be held at Willard’s hall, which will be addressed by Senators Evarty ‘Call, Eustis, Dolph, Voorhees, Blackburn and others. —.__ Society Notes. d Mrs, Cleveland shook hands with 327 pérsons Yesterday im one hour. Mrs. Folsom, Mrs. Good- and Mrs. Sicard gave their presence to the inidday reception, but ‘could not take partin the handshaking. Mrs. Cleveland says she does not | find the exercise at all laborious, but enjoys it greatly. Mrs. Gen. Viele was assisted by her mother, Mrs, Dana, in entertaining callers yesterday afternoon; Mrs. James E. Cainpbell was at home to constant, ‘arrivals; Dr. and Mrs. Loring had the assistance of Mrs. George Plaice, of New York; Mrs, Cunning- Miss Co 3 are her guests fora tlie.” ‘The Misses Davis Closed their house, as stated yesterday. ‘The teas were appreciated yesterday, and the supply was equal to the demand. The Misses Caluwell, with Mrs. Donnelly, gave a most sumptu- ‘us afternoon entertainment. “The house was gas Lighted, the air was filled with music and perfume flowers, and the throng was very gay. ‘Mrs, and Miss Audenreid had the assistance ot ‘Miss Schenck, Miss Viola Myer and Miss Bergh- ‘Mrs, and the Misses gave the second = }Gogrernear Prot. A. 8. Hardy, of —_ — Spent ‘With his cl leut Prot. ardy is tae author of “Wind of Destiny” and “But Yet a Woman.” He attended the Dartmouth banquet last evening. Mrs. Butterworth will be at home to her friends on Friday, and hereafter on that day until Lent. ‘The Swedish minister and Madame Reuterskiold, wea dinner 1: evening to tlemen, amor Shtom were Admiral Rodgers ME. Sevelion Brows, the Russian minister, Gen. John W. Foster, Sena- ator Hale, Minister ‘Noguelras, the Netherlands lninister, retary Waxen and Capt. Lottin. ‘The Danish minister, Mr. de Lovenorn, went over to New York yesterday, and sails for Europe to-day, to be absent in Copenhagen two months. ‘The ladies of the McCaul Association hold a meeting in the lecture room of New York Avenue church on Friday event at 7:30, to which the members of the con; ion and thelr friends are cordially invited. Senator and Mrs. McPherson give @ cotillion to young people on Monday night. Mrs, Townsend give@a tea on Thursday, when Mr. De Vere Graham, the young English tenor, will sing a program. Hon. George Bancroft and Miss Bancroft gave a t evening in honor of His Emit Car- Pont area rea were invited after dinner to spend the evening. Mrs. Vail and her sister-in-law, Miss Vall, of ‘New York, who have taken a house in 18th street, ve a musicale on Monday evening, at which Mr. Vore Grahain delighted the auditors with his delicious singing. ‘The Brazilian minister and the Baroness 'Ita- juba hold Sunday evening receptions in their nbs ‘at the Arlington. Mrs. Camergn is recovering, but slowly, from her recent severe illness. It will be some weeks Defore she will be able to be out. ‘Mrs. Sitgreaves gives a tea Thursday. ‘Mrs. Gen. Starring held a most delightful recep- fave Souldcuion of art valuabies and curios and Dy Tare coliéetion of art valual ‘the social gifts of the hostess as well. Col. and Mrs. John Hay gave a reception with dancing last night, and Dr. and the Misses Whar- ton gavea dancing party. Chiet Justice and Mrs. Waite gave their third levee last evening, which was the most largely at- tended of the ‘Tho President and Mra Cleveland, with the Young ladies of the cabinet, wil attend the Char- ity bail at Baltimore on Monday, the 24th. ‘The Presidential party goes at 7 o'clock and returns at 2 in the morning. On the same evening here are Minister Kukt’s Teception and Mrs, McPherson's german. ‘Mrs. Senator Cheney will receive on Thursday, ‘Mrs. Jas. F. Wilson ee come ter, of Towa, and ‘Mrs. Chas. 8. Baker, of New York, assisted by Miss Biackiond, Wil se0eve SOpROETOW, ab OES 15R street west. Mra, 1, Newton Evans and Miss Evans, of Penn- sylvania, recéive on Fridays at 815 12th street. iss amie Pewy, socompanied by her usin, Feturmed to tne ty after an exvonded vis Co'rela- tives in Tennessee and Virginia, ‘The Constitution Centennial. ~ Western Boot and Shoemakere, . Cutcaco, Jan. 19.—The Western Association of Telegrams to The Star. | pissssic' "canter rt pete ast aight is bers of this, association lusist upon the right te SHATTERED BY AN EXPLOSION | #0; sins shet.ovn averetina and pases -— eae A Baggage Car Mysteriously Wrecked. NO SENATOR CHOSEN AT ALBANY. Arctic Weather in Central New York. STs ANARCHIST SPIES AND HIS FIANCEE. See Gen, Smith's Aoousstions Agsinst Gen. Grant. Eee THE DEADLOCK UNBROKEN. No Change in the Senatorial Battle at Albany To-day. Special Dispatch to Tur EvENrxe Stan. ALBANY, N. ¥., Jan. 19.—The state te: 33; Fran caucus meets again at 8 o'clock, but THE DRADLOCK WILL PROBABLY REMAIN UNBROKEN. Assemblyman Platte, a Miller man, has been called home by his daughter's Hines amd has ar- ranged a pair. He will probably not return to the caucus, The Miller. men claim that Rea, the ab- last might hat gentee who announced by telegrat he should vote ior Milier, will reac cus, but this is doubtful. The Morton and Hiscock is not shaken at a single point. es RAISING THE PRICE OF IRON. A Strike Averted But Danger of For- eign Importation Incurred. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19.—The base price of the sliding scale of bar iron on which wages of tron Workers for the Eastern association are based was advanced yesterday to two and one-tenth cents Per pound. A similar advance has already been made in Pittsburg. The action in increasing the rice averts the possibility of a strike and enables ‘workinen to share in the increased profits of the present advance after the first week in Feb- James M. Swank, vice president of the American Iron & Steel association, was asked yesterday, ‘whether or not there is any danger that the price of iron will reach the importing point. “There is | Very great danger,” he answered. | “I told one of ineat iron men to-day that it had already reached that point and if IC continued we ‘Would be flooded with foreigh iron, The importa. ton of tron and steel increased greatly during No- Fember and December and T learned from Wash- our most prom! ington that it fs lai ANARCHIST SPIES’ FIANCEE, ‘The Chicago Jail Officials Do Not Per- mit Hier to See Him. Cutcao, Jan. 19.—Miss Van Zandt appeared in the Jail about 10 o'clock ‘this morning and sought an Interview with Spies, ‘The jail officials, how. ever, in obedience to the sheriff’ to allow her to ent sat. BS OESS GEN. SMITH’S CHARGES AGAINST GRANT. ‘The Full Text of the Letter to Senator Foote Made Public. BURLINGTON, Vr., Jan. 19.—The Free Press this morning prints the full text of the letter written in July, 1864, by Gen. William 8. Smnith to the late Senator Foote, a small portion of which was pub- slature | met at noon in joint session Without electing a United States Senator, the republican deadlock Still holding. ‘The vote incouvention stood: Smith M. Weed, 61; Warner Miller, 43; Levi P. Morton, Hiscock, 11. ‘The ‘joint convention meets again to-morrow at noon. The republican | T is moderately active and ag. orders, rerused | | Subduing a Desperate Cowboy. OHtcago, Jan. 1 A Times special from Fort Keogh, Montana, says: A cowboy named Smith came into Brown's saloon at Miningville, yest % and demanded §200f Brown on path of death, Brown persuaded him to leave, but he returned shortly, revolver in hand. Brown gota douvie Darrelléd shot gun and ordered Sintth to go away. The warning went undeeded, and Brown fired a but Brow double charge of shot at him.” Thi Smith, Who attempted (0. sh clubbed him with the shot gun and laid bim out, Brown gave hituselt up. A Bridge and Thirteen Cars Wrecked. LaNCALTER, Pa., Jan. 19.—A freight train on the Reading and Coliimbia railroad was wrecked last Right at Cocalico bridge, near Ephrata, by a broken rail, Thirteen iwaied car were thrown froin the track and demoiisted. The bridge was also badiy wrecked. — from Wall Street To-day. an, 19, 11 a.m.—The market Uints “an . hough differences, ng’s final figures for small fractions. solidaied Gas, Which, Kk and Western preferred, whi was iy lower. Richmond and West. Point coal Stocks wen ander be strong and advan a in the general mond and Point rose 1\:, Jersey Central Ls, and Reading market lien became | Quay Formally Declared Flected, Hanerescna, Pa., Jan. 19—The legislature as- sembled 1a jolut Session, The official an houncement Was. lade of the vote of the tw. In which exch gave a majority for M.S. Quay for United St Senator, and Mr. Quay Was formally deciared elected. re ¥ to-day, Geo, Gray was formally declared re-elected United States Senator. ‘The Walker—Milicr Homicide. TESTIMONY IX THE CRIMINAL COURT TO-DAY. In the Criminal Court yesterday the trial of George N. Walker on the change of the murderot John C. Miller on the 8th of December last was continued after THE Stak’s report closed. Smith ‘Twyman was called for the government and testified that he saw Miller go upto Walker and they stopped two or three minutes before the shooting. The district attorney sald Uhat this Statemenit was different from that tade by the in his office and asked permission to cross, hitn which tas refused. John T. making the arrest pation and E. ham discribed th: ootng. PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY, This morning James | ‘Kimore testified, de Scribing the shooting. Walker Was standing with the pistol a ttle forward of the dummies, and or near the curb, a distance of about teu feet off. : ‘This closed the case for the government. TESTIMONY FOR DEFRQSE. ‘The defendant put in testimony as to his good reputation letters from Judge R. B. B. Chew, of Maryland; P. J. Duffey, Thowas W. Smith, Benj, F. Guy, 0. T. Thompson, Nicholas C. Darnell and vine. ay testified that the reputation of the des ceased Was that of a quarrelsome, dangerous man, Gn crossexamination Withess sald_he never knew: Miller to hurt any one, Realirect: Miller con- ‘Versed with witness as to an affray he had had with Walker, in Which he sald he had Whaied Waiker and’ run Une d—d apward in his gate. ‘This affray grew out of trouble with the children. Pinkney A. Scaggs, sherit of Prince George's county, Md.,in IMM,’ testified that he arrested Miller fn 2885 and (ook Lim betore a magistrate, Ushed in the’ September number of the Century | When he Was bound over to keep the peace. | Mil= . In the letter Gen, Smith Gen. U. 8, Grant with intoxication and with surrepti- Tor was looked on asa bad man. On taking him | to the magistrate he sald of Walker: “D—n « mau ‘ously, | ates that Grant | who would have aman arrested for cowhiding elleved hin from tHe: command of the asth corps | Lim. “I'caine from a state where the, pistol was to please Gen. Butler and trom fear that ‘Would expose his (Grant's) intoxication, —— ALMOST BLOWN TO PIECES, A Terrific Explosion in a Baggage Car—One Man Badly Injured. Prrssvna, Jan. 19.—The baggage car attached to the New York limited express which arrived in this city at 10:30 o'clock last ight was almost blown to pieces by dynamite or some other terrible Sxplosive'a few niles east of ‘Altoona, a. Bage gage Master Harry Mingus, who was’ in the car | at the time, was pretty badly hurt. A trunk ‘Was put on the train at Duncannon, near Harris- burg, and was checked through’ to Pittsburg. Mingus was arranging the trunksin the car: He ploked up a small Ordinary Crank and threw tt on ‘of some other baggage. An explosion foi- lowed which lifted the top off the car as though it was made of paper, and scatiered me RLS in all directions. ‘Tlie shock Was and startled the engineer and train men. It also at- tracted the attention of the passengers, and when car it was found that the been al- most blown to pieces the greatest excitement pre- Failed, ‘The train was, stopped and the rage transferred to another car. Mingus Was quite se- riously injured, but will recover. A brakeman ‘who Was in the car at the time escaped by being ‘thrown behind a stack of trunks, ‘THE OWNER OF THE TRUNK ARRESTED. ‘The damaged car Was side-tracked and the train then proceeded on its way. The Pennsylvania railroad officials have determined tosift thematter to the bottom. The owner of the trunk was arrested when he presented his check for his trunk at the baggage room this morning. He said that he was a Hungarian coal miner and that his name was John Kagman. He came from Hazelton in search of work, and strenuously denied that there Was any explosive in the trunk. It contain claimed, nothing but clothing and some matches, Pending ‘2 thorough investigation lie will be de- ‘tained. = Gov. Swineford’s Mission Here. Nsed, and will get even with bim.” He knew Walker, and his reputation Was good, ‘John L. Caldwell testified that he Wasa justio of the peace in Bladensburg 1b 2885. Miller was Drought before him for an assault on George N. Walker on June 23, 1886, and fined $5 and costs. He was also held to keop the pesee, Mr. K.P. Evans being surety on the bond. F. A. Tschiffely testified that Miller's reputation. was Ulat of a good shooter, traveling on lis blood, keeping game chickens, aid of 4 quarrelsome dis* posttion.” Walker's reputauion was rood. Dr. H.'S. Hail testified that Miller's reputation was that of a bad man. He Wasa Viliain If there ever Was one, His reputation was very bad. Wale ker's reputation was very John 1. Faweett, of MFatteville, testified that he saw Miller with a ‘pistol In November, 1885, on New Jersey avenue. Miller asked If be had seen Walker, and sald the first time he saw the — of a —— he would shoot lim, and Unat he had the pistol im his pocket, and had heard that Walker ‘Wag carrying a pistol for hiun, N.C. Darnell was recalled and testified that Mile ler’s Feputation Was NOU first-rate; he was of a quarrelsome natu ‘Dr. Charles Wells, of Hyattsville, testified that ‘Miller had no reputation as @ gentleman; he was Tegurded as a dead-beat and a crank, (The Court— “A rare combinaulon.”) No ‘stood better for peace and good onter than Walker. ies Butier, colored. of Biadensburg. testined ‘that he knew Voth parties, and a short Une before the killing met Miller on 7th street, and he said he intended to shoot Walker the first’chance he got After the fracas at Hyattsville Miller came to bis Shop there and shoWed the stick Which he over Walker. Witness told Walker of both conversations. Wn, H. Puller testified that the repatation of Miller was that he Was a dangerous mau who Would sooner fight than eal. Miller conversed, With him last spring in a 9th street car aud asked “How ts Thal —ot a T getting along?’ Witness answered “Mr. Walker, is etting along Well,” and Mliler said be Intended to biow his hea: of. ‘In a conversation with Miller at Hyatts ville the latter conveyed the impression that he had killed two men in Hyattsville. Witness did HE COMES TO HAVE THE TERRITORIAL LAND LAWS | yor teil Walker of this conversation, but gave him EXTENDED TO ALASKA. yesh pe mote CuicaGo, Jan. 19.—Gov. Swineiord, of Alaska, Phe district attorney asked what the advice was, Who was’ in the city last evening, en route to | and witness sald that after a conversation with Washington, said the object of his journey is to | Walker, in which the latter sald that Miller was make an effort to have the territorial Jaws of | still persecuting him, he sat “If Miller acted to the United States extended to Alaska. At present | me as you say he hus acted tO you, I would take a no title to reality can be had, and consequently | double-barrei gun and blow the top of his bead Waar reapect ie almost Totals preciuded. tne | O%, spehene wes concent. in ost, tot “The An attempt to. Jann 8 checked. ‘Opposition ‘to an extension of the «i laws comes Re-direct Pw alker in feply to this advice said, from the Alaska Commercial company,” sald Gov. | «No, 1 don’t Want bis blood on iny hands: neither Swineford. “The officers of the company disclaim | qo I'want him to kill me.g1 Want him Co leave me it, but Ihave noticed that whenever any propo- | alone and I will leave Lim alone. ‘sition is brought before Congress looking to the nana oo — oh ee fig District Government Affairs, MISCELLANEOUS. company always is present to oppose It.” ——— Powderly and the Anarchists. Mr, Samuel M. Bran, president of the Washing- J tonlieatand Tower coupany has addressed “a ALLEGED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE wasteR wore | {0 NCA On sett omer asking that, pertuise SE sion be granted hils company to complete the con- cmosso, Jan. 19 -General Master Workman | pectionswith (he howses on the line Of thetr analns, Spe ge CHARGES WITHDRAWN. Of District Assembly NO. 24) pr.c. P. culver has withdrawn the chai to use her authority in Preventing local assembles | wich he Mled some time since with the District of the Knights of Labor from raising, money fOr | Commissioners aguinst Health Officer Townshend ‘the anarchist defense fund, is creating more dis- | roiative to the furnishing of small pox virus to the cussion in the assemblies wow than it aid when it | Trlattve Lo the Tusnlsning ot att Pewidemic was was first received here, it asserted. ‘he | revaient in tie District, ae A ees District Commissioners have Wi & dete Sa recta comers radical | ter W Senator Mahoue in reference to a recent tn= ‘to Make direct replies to the order, | terview with hinf relative to the desirability and ‘Anarchist i hich ‘Parsons, | COstof anice boat for the maintenance of the took the initiative in the letter | Commerce of the river and harbor during the win- wring busitess and through a special committee | Yer inonths, | They say ‘they already fe HH HITE isha Ele | j i i I [ A Ad i FF a atl ill i ! i Attempt at Traim Wrecking. ‘SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEX THE WORK OP A XEW MEXICO | The t A Bg uy ues, seris ns tees ran rm ay |Get “tarua co esa Se at Sosa oe eee oot oreo eae ree seme a