Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1887, Page 1

SVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday, AT THE STA BUILDINGs, Northwest Corner Penasylvania Ave. and 11th ‘St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Prest. ‘Tir EvExrso Sram is served to subscribers in the city by carriers, om their own account, at 10 cents week, or 44c. per month. Copies at the counter! = cents each. By 1 a postage prepaid—50 month; one year. $0; six monthe, @ ORS ® (Entered at the Fort Ofice at Washington, second~:laas mail matter.) Sos ‘TRE WEEKLY StaR—pul year. postage prepaid. Six ©All wail subscriptions must be paid Im advance; ne paper sent longer than i paid for Hates of advertising made known on application. WASHINGTON, D.C, . THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1887 TWO CENTS. PECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. ‘The Event of the Amusement Season. LILLIE HALL’S “ BURLESQUE COMPANY, WANNIE BLOODGOOD'S SPECT. COMPANY. DOUBLE ENTERT SPST’ pleasing Burlesqiie of the YG. Mativess Mon.) Tues: Thurs. and Sat Next Week Marinelii's Cosmopolitan Congress, Ja20 (A! ®ACGHS GRAND OPERA HOUSE. AMERICAN OPERA, BY THE NATIONAL OPERA COMPANY. DAY AFTEIS SATURDAY NIGH followed by Gran: Prices from #1 to ¥: pectucular Ballet COPPELIA. cording to location. LANO ARRANGEMENTS = OF KIRMES MUSI At METZ 903 Penn. Ja121m ESE NEW NATIONAL THEATER = p WEER. COMMENCING MONDAY, JAN. ‘Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. ‘The Popular Comedienne, ANNIE PIXLEY, Ably seconded by a Good Company, illustrating her Tntest success, THE DEACON’S DAUGHTER, By A.C. Gunter. author Prince Karl, &c., &e., interspersed with NEW SONGS, SPARKLING MEDLEYS, BRILLIANT MUSIC and HANDSOME COSTUMES. THURSDAY, Jan. 27, ‘Three Nights and One Matinee, HAVERLEY'S MASTODON MINSTRELS. $217 LBAUGHW'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE 3K EMMET, In the Revival of his Old, his First FRITZ, OUR CoUS RMAN. ronounced by press and public to possess more human rest than any drama Mr. Fiamert bas ever ap- New Scenery Painted in London. Fntire New Costumes Purchased in Germany. During the play Mr. Fmmet will introduce the following ENTIRE NEW SONGS AND DANCES: Down By the Old Green Lane; True ‘The Ragammflin's Lullaby: He is me On Me- Schneider. How You Vas: The Baby Army, introducing his Famous Silver Drum. cents. De iuenee at 7 pase the Pert he Peunsylvans H's Buc THEATER Prices—Night 254, to all parts of the house. - to all parts of the house. ig; Lar reaerved seats, neimg MONDAY. Jan. 17, Every Af- 3 the Greatest Sensational Comedy ‘Druina of the present day. ONE OF THE BRAVEST. Interpreted by an exceptionally strong Company. Next werk — UNDER THE GASLIGHT. _§a17-6t EZ MUSEUM. THE CARNIVAL WEEK OF THE SEASON Every Afternocn and Night. ‘The Great and Only . GIBSON AND RYAN, Famous, In Their inal Comedy of MULDOOTS | PICNTC, Aud s GRAND OLIO COMPANY. lise Bavards, Daisy Kernal, Mies Carty, Mitesand gibson, 2 Gleason, and YT ENGLISH boo crnctst A Wonderful Double Show. Think of it? Only 10 centa. Gosee it! jal7-6t en T ‘THE DANCE OF THE NATIONS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER, NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL. Tader the direction of the eminent creative artist, MR. CARL MARWIG. ‘THR HOLLAND AISE (the dance of the Netherlands). NEAPOLITAN (or Pisher Dance Tarantella. FLOWER. ‘SPANISH. MINCET. ‘NORMANDY. INDIAN. ‘SWEDISH. and GYPs¥. Lepresent the Dances of the Nations, Brilliant national costumes, artistic tableaux, grace- ful movements and postures, make realistic and en- chanting pictures of national Life, Duorsopen at7 o’cicek; Kirmes, at 7:30. Prome- nade concert and dancing. quests partic:patitg, until 12 C'clock. Tickets $2, $2, £1.50. for «ale only at Metze- | rots, 903 Pa. ave. o.w. on and after January 10. Re- served seats for each night without extra charge. 430-1 DANCING ACADEMY, ST. Joseph's Hal Sth and Mists nw Tusminy Sui rida Sto 11 pam. Dancing a farntibied for Balls, Parties, fe.) residence T iw as oe AND BICYCLES FOR REST Bi r month, Lares’ amorfiuent of Be iste Triegcles from $3 UD. PAL CYCLE Go. 1408 8 Vane. ua pAxoRaMA OF BATILe OF BELL RCS, 13th st, two blocks south af Peaasyiania ave, The amet realistic Battie Scene ever paisted Lighted at Light uy 300 electric Tage Geir Stepan a tmaob. 30) cents. Children under 12 yearm, 25 cents. On Sindays half price bbe a Oop Surs Asp Overcoars. It will pay you to see our Odd ‘Suits and Overcoats, as they have been reduced 20 per cent. You FFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE & PO- a stent Et twenty-five cents and twenty: 20 * > on San 1887, to nZhs tfanster books will be, closed from the 16th to _ Washington, D.C., January 7th, 1887. jal 0dt24 = ICE. x Be ist Siaeby WuAR?'s, W, for the next ive years will have s full supply of best Penobscot Iver Ice, at fair prices always. Patronize the red wagons and get full weight.ja14-3m <g> PHOSVIT—THIS COMBINATION, OF Calisoya, Wald Cherry and Horstord’s Acid Yhospkates, isa popular and efficient Brain and Nerve Feusandaselemuard seainet Malaria” “Sold st MIL BUEN'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania ave, in bottles or on ht with soda water fii rc, BLANCHARD'S PECTORAL COMPOUND S's a'wonderfu! remed Lung Troubles, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore Throat and tp, aud wives reljef 19 the Whooping Cough, Price. Se. and "806: a bottle. Sold by alt ste Jami , WASHINGTON. D.C. DECEMBER 10TH, 8t See ura ‘The Coyartnership beretofore. existing be: tween M. M. Parker and Eddy’ B. Townend, under tise firm nate of PARKER & SEND, is. hereby. dis Solved by mutual consent, to take effect January I8S7. the maid M. SE. Parker aastnuinig all debis aud of tigations contracted by the gn. Siened tn dn MYRON M. Par EDDY B. TOWNSEND. AsIshall continue in business at the old number, 1418 Fst. 1 to thank my friends and the public for Fast confidence nd to ask is futur cotati: . M. PARKER, _ 34-1 al Estate Broker, 1418 F st, n.w. = Jonson. _ JNO, W. Ma a> Pew comer CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Collections, Railroad Stocks and Bonds, and. alb securities listed on the Fachanges of New ‘York, Philadelphia; Boston sta Baltimore bowsht ad sold ‘alty made of Investment Securities. District Bouds aud sit Local Rallroud, Gas, Easorases aad helet home Stock dealt in. American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. su7 WASHINGTON, D.C. Dzo. 4, 1886. Sapa Ge eee Sree ee ea ee ers ve ved “Mir. Dodson ‘Having This thanks for te pat "and asks s continuance of same. fully, W. RILEY DEEBLE. A'S PRATT & SON'S TEMPORARY OF- Ke ‘haere Second floor, over Pursell’s Book Store. Fire, Life, Insurance in best companies, at lowest rates. Real Estate bought, sold and exchanged. Loans obtained on good security. FOR SALE—The fine 100 by 100 feet, cor- ner thand Deta- forsale) 0° T00SSSty ‘FANCY LAM = ‘Ab BRASS GOODS, ee FI G00! = CiEAP FOR CHRISTMAS. EF. BROOKS, 531 15th stn. w. ‘CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. to notify the public that Mr. JOHN KEY. igour only ent Yor the sale of the POLASD As other percous are-selline another article, repre 3 mag are sel other article, repre- senting ft be POLAND WATER, those desitiue to derive the benefits arising from this celebrated water SEUSS SRy OueR es, Duy. by porchasing from SOWN KEYWORTH, Oth nd Bate’ n'w" ietors of the Celebrated Puland Spring, 01 v biapararise ‘South Poland, Maite. Telephone 122-2. jam extended the old 2. Respect Fascy Caxpizs, Ina Variety of Styles and in All Colors. CANDLE SHADES. CANDLESTICES. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. BUTCHERS ‘WAX for Floors,end. BUTCHERS’ FURNI- TURE POLISH. ‘3 Bole Agency 424 9th street. ‘ Never Berorz IN THE HISTORY: OF THE CLOTHING TRADE WERE SUCH VALUES OFFERED. 95.00 will buy a durable OVERCOAT, worth $10. Aatrictly All-Wool MELTON OVERCOAT st $7.50, ‘worth 81: $10.00 will buy am All-Wool BEAVER OVERCOAT, in Blue and Brown, worth $16. $12.00 will buy s fine KERSEY OVERCOAT, worth a2 815.00 will buy a fine All-Wool CHINCHILLA 8UB- TOUT OVERCOAT, worth 825. SUITS at $5.00, 96. 87, 88, $10 and up to $30. BOYS’ SUITS, 84.50, $5, $6, $6.50, 87 and upto BOYS’ OVERCOATS at $3.50, 84, $4.50, 85, $5.50, 86 and up to $15. SUITS FOR CHILDREN from 5 to 12 yearsold at 82.50, #3, 33.50, $4 and up to 98. 1,000 PAIR OF PANTS FOR MEN, YOUTHS, BOYS and CHILDREN FROM $1.00 UP. THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING COMPANY, B15 CORNER 7TH AND GSTREETS. ‘PXves For PRoverss. $50 00.—Fit the First Best, Series of twenty Sualities of RENO PES" to the good may Gindin this lot a Suit or Over- euat to please you, and at a saving (6.20 percent. GEORGE SPRANSY, 907 SEVENTH STREET ¥.W., sale [Opposite U.S. Post Otice.) We Hiemr. Recowurxo NATTANS’ CRYSTAL DISCOVERY for restoring sray of fated a three to teu days: tostop thf and feature the routs io a healthy ‘condiin ro twelve weeks. tor reme 4 pa aoe leaving the ABOVE ALL, ROWEVER, mend NATTANS’ ¢ is the only preparat sntirely harmless ARTRUR NATTANS, Proprietor, 24th and [and 2dand Dsta nw. m9 YSTAL DISCOVERY | ‘The following examples are given of what would be deemed appropriate: “Tired nature's sweet restorer.”"—He-No TEs, 4 good tale ia nome the worse for being twice told." Pure fis-No-Excellent Hi So Moat "Es ‘Tes. “D ocodsample the Bet ori m_wartin Gillet bye xa) ig: 7] & Go. drink Hr-No Tea themselves, Conprrioxs: ‘The awards will be made by impartial and disinter- ested judges ob March 1, 188e chy tributors may send ip their lists. ‘Write plainly, amd on one aide of the oe some list A | jsammebel, assumed name Or & 21 fad in a sealed envelope place your Tal Scuiress. These envelopes will pot be til after false of the es Ben sas the selection by the J the Address all communications relating to this offer to Hz-No Tea Provenss, | care Manrrs Grier & Co, Baltimore, Ma. _ Copyright 1887 211m No Loxa Proctanariox. | QUALITY, PRICES AND REPUTATION SPEAK LOUDER FOR US THAN WORDS. The Suyerior Make of our Well-known Clothing, to Ge Tr: Bas. “THE CONCORD HARNESS” We have on hand a full stock of the Celebrated Con- cont Harness uf ali kinds at Concord prices; also Sole Agency for the CELEBRATED WHITMAN SADDLES, LUTZ & BRO, 497 Penna. ave., uext to National siz a. ave. Heanocarters FOR FAVORS FOR THE GERMAN. ‘Many styles never before seen in thincountry. GAMES, GaMES, oars HOME AMUSEMENTS, HOME AMUSEMENTS. EVENING PASTIMES. Extensive Dealer and Manufacturer of 2D AND KNIT GOODS. INFANT OUTFITS. cH. RUPPERT, 403-405 7th si. nw, WPVHOMAS D. BOND, ne Wwania ave. Bw. "General Insurance ‘t and Real Estate Broker. Insure with the. companies. a mee «ether with Bargain prices, tell the story. ‘Men, Young Men, Boys and Children Suits, ‘and Overcoat Department, are open to your in- spection, with the Lowest Prices. It is a practical fact that we are not consider. ing the question of pront om what remains of Our Fail and Winter Stock. Our only object Row is tosell the goods. We have made big deductions in our Suit De- Partment. We have made big deductions in our Pants Department. We have cut deep in oar Overcoat Department. We are Sscrificing the ‘Boyw’ and Children’s Suits and Overeoata. Now is the chance for Bargains in Men's Fur- Rishings. EVERYTHING CHEAP FOR CASH. NOAH WALKER & co, nz 625 Penneylvanis avenue No. 361 Pennsylvanis avenue northwest. Sao WasnrxaTox, Jan. 19, 1887. ‘The past oficers of the ‘Ancient Order of above date aud organized the grand. encarupuieut {oF e the Distriet of Coltmutia by electing: ail the grand en- catapmient officers for one Fear. i REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 1 ARLINGTON FIRE INSURANCE COM- 5 trict of Colt t the close of bus- ANY for the District of Columbia, at Office, 1509 Penna, orth of U.S, Treasury. ee RESOURCES. District of Coiumbia “Bonds: Bills Receivable. Real Excate.... LIABILITIES. Capital Stocl Surplus... EBILEY, CHARLES EDMONSTON, District of Colwmdbia, Personally appeared FRANK T. RAWLINGS, who made oath in due form of law that the above is & cor- Tect and true report of the condition of “The Arlington Insurauce Company for the District of Columbia,” faite an a Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of January, AD. 188 . RITTENHOUSE, Notary Public. _ has now removed to 933 E st. . <— ‘TO THE PUBLIC. ‘The Agency for the sale of SINGER SEWING MACHINES AND BUTTERICK'S PATTERNS Ts now located at G16 9th st. n.w., opposite Patent Of- ice. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., IS BA. Directors. 3020-10 NOTICE TO THE PUBLI MA: icious notice appearing in the Star of Janu ary 10th instant, as faras it applies or may be sup- to apply to the Perfect. Hand Fire Extinguisher, “alee in every particular. |We cordially invite the company calling themselves the “Victor Extinguisher Siloged Turcoyemnents We ssstre it crue Ciyine ent. We aasure ico ur Extinguisher fiat they wil be font ereeted’ Sole Agen re ob 8 et fois fe r ‘ a ‘For the Perfect Hand Fire Exunguisher. [ ee ioc GAEL eee ership here epidermis, under the firm hame of WILLIAM Be rom’ January dai, Gh. SiC awardee eke aon eS Seine abcde poeta a f —s Preven aL B. MULLER & CO, _sa20-Lwe FRANK. BALDWIN, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY 8, 1887. “Having purchased the entire interest of J. T. Varnell in the firm of J.T. VARNELL & SON; ihe, business ‘will be continued Under the same hame of J.T. Varuell Eson by ule ed, to whom all accounts’ will be payable, : Thanking the public for past favors, and hoping a continuance of te sue fordienew ea Oe remain, WASHINGTON, Jan. ‘The annual meeting of the st of EAT FALLS ICE CO., will be beld 1 > 5th inst., at six o'clock pun., at 410 Sth st. n.w., top the election of directors.) is open at 7 and close at 8 p.m. By order of the President, N ROTHCHILD IS § ‘cated at Herrman’s, 738 7th st, n. he will be pleased to see his friends and patrons, Jalg-3te “A CARD" I, the tudersizned, late of the firm of Sulli- Yan & Bachschmid, have forined a copartnership with A.B. 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 comple ‘Goods, Furniture, Carpets, Oileloth, ting, Baby Carriages, Stoves, &c., and invite the pul ic toi 01 \d get our | ices and. call and inepect our stock and get our low prices and favors, Lrespectialiy solicits share, favors, hilly solicits share frobage.” Respectfully, PAUL BA Patmonaee. e*reow BACHSCHMID & 3019-31" 1141 7th ste new Pare he the waid. Mary ena authorized to said BETARY SILVERBERG, REBECCA HEXTER. ‘FHE FIRM OF R. B. YOUNGS & CO.,931 day dissolved by mitual The business will be NOTICE. A worthless fi ce is Si sold wo re extinguistier about thecity for one dollar (81), This. an_ infringement on the VICTOR EXTIN- Sitesi, which sclis for (83) three dollars, The ‘or Contains a regular force pump, while the other one 3 Sa eenans Ce noe * will proceed to prosectite tess infringers as spon as they can be found, and the public in hereby cautioned wrulist using fringing this in Vice and thus avoid troul fully, eg I EXTINGUISHER CO., 501 F street, Vict Fe. = it Bor roca Fatoae na ie Paulie Onis our oo san * Owin Place of business, 404 Oth st. new. being entitely. de. ‘Stroyed by the fire of December 5th, we wish to state hat the business will be continued With an entire new i e i 4 3 J 5 5 i books will be open for the settlement of “accounts, our customers can be supplied with anything they Joay desire in the line of Wal! Paper, Window Shades, Ec. at 1113 Fat: nw. with the same promptness as heretofore shown. ‘Thanking you for past favors, continuance of the same in the ‘Most tru; yar: Stes rinadba Tames B _ja18-1m, _ ~ THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASN ciation hus removed into new office, 133: r st. Members and friends are Cee rited to: jeis'St "PRANK J. TIBBETS, Gen, Manager, — JOSEPH BO! H.A HALL, ‘THE EQUITABLE LI be OF N axency, over, . This is the argent’ business cf ‘any company in’ the ‘world, and proves the clain made that the incontes able policies written by the Equi {able are superipe to the Fontmacts iinde, By any ot gompany. ‘Send for estimates showing the results of ‘Toutine policies. ‘This plan of insurance 1s very popu- Jar with persons desiriug investinents as well as the Protection of Insurance. Agents—Jerome F. Jolinso d Barlow, B. M. Newton, C. B Jones. B.F. Brock: gut, W. B. Morgan. BOWES & HALL. 1596 F st. 1, Managers for the t of Columbia and Maryland, RANSOM WHITE, Cashier. Ja18-6t p>, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY, 18, 1887. Have this day sold the entire ‘stock aud Axtires ia store No. 309 Pennsylvania ave-s.cn BitOWwR. who wil coulet ai bili ova Santa Sots St i ‘and pay ail det said Arm Sade PUTZEL. ‘Wasmrxorox, D. C., January 18, 1887. Having this ay purchased the’ care. stock and fx. tures contained in store 30°. Pennsylvania ave. 8.¢.,00W The busigess at te above piace” “ft? Will confine kg W. 8. BROWN. _ Jalsa" AE COST. ONE WEEK ONLY. AT Cos pS eae de a en and Hosiery. PH. T. HALL, 968 F st.n.w. jal8-6m HAVE PURCHAS! 00) ‘Coal yard, of Home: intz, and will cor {inbe the Sustneen she old ttand 1218 4th ser cor ner Ridge, u.w., ANTON LEHMANN. Jei8-3t" <a> THE NEW MEAT MARKETS, 334 1, <> ave., 946 ua. ave. Prices: hound steak 10c. mirlofa, Ue.; tenderiom, 15c.; rib roast, 1240.1 Choice ‘cut avd rib 20c. corn beet at geand ‘veal, lamb, pork,at lowest prices. 1. OPPENHEIMER. Ja17-6t ~a=>, DE.D.C. STOCKSTILL HAS REMOVED <a 0.803 4th st. n.'w. Office hours— 7:20%09:30an: 12:40 102 pan; 5 to7 pam. ‘Tele. ‘phone call 78%, Mahun's drug Jal 7-2 . MERTZ’S a _tal5-lw Tith and F sts. i, = ASHINGTON, D. C., DEC. 10, 1886. Dperraree Eviace sie te 01 firm name of Pj Re’ WHREERD, is hereby dis- URI SPR Santa chloe ‘contracted by the ae in dupli- ELAS. Ft me bay tronage extended to me as # member of the Wi iD, RE eynare Bem, Washington News and Gossip. GoveRNaEnt Receipts To-Day.—Internal reve- nue, $411,422; customs, $857,897. REPRERENTATIVE Cox SITTING UP.—Hon. 8, 8. COx Tested well last night, and is stronger this morn- ing than he has been for some time. He sat up ‘two hours, ‘Tue Marine Corps was represented in the Hazen funeral cortege yesterday by a battalion of seventy men, the full band and a large drum corps, * CABINEt MEETING.—All the members of the Cabl- net were present at the meeting to-day. ‘THE Ware House Was C1osep to visitors to- day, as workmen were engaged in decorating the Parlors for the state dinner this evening. AMONG THE PRESIDENT'S CALLERS to-day were Senators Mitchell, Cockrell and Brown, Solicitor General Jenks, Representatives Weaver, Iowa; Warner, Ohio; Weber, Hill, with W. H. Hubl Glover, King, Spooner, Evans, Boylé and Owen an ex-Representative Stevens, ot New York. “Society Notes. ‘Mrs, Vilas gave a luncheon to fourteen to-day at one o'clock, ‘The center plece was a mound of carnations, and the bouquets were of the same spicy flower. The cards were smell tri-cornered, gold leafed ones, with gilt butterflies set ready to iy. The guests were Mrs. Cleveland and her guests, Mrs. Goodyear and Mrs. Sicard, Miss Vilas, Miss Manni Miss Endicott, Miss Lamar, Miss McCulloch, M! alte, Miss Bradley, Miss Jewett and Miss Mary Wilson.’ Mrs, Cleveland had the usual crowded reception to-day, and about the same number to greet—325. ‘Mrs. Green and the Misses Green havé returned from the inauguration of the governor of New Jer. sey. They will be at home at 1625 Massachusetts avenue Tuesday next, After that they will be in Trenton. Everybody that was out cabinet calling yester- day went up the steps of Secretary Lamar’s house, and everybody, like the King of France, marched down again, without seeing the bride of the cabl- net, Mrs. lar was too much wearied by her sao Bee it arvana ae aS vy r the White, Housd "but expects. to do a0, to-day. Mrs. Endicott and Mrs. Manning and Mrs, Vilas have called upon Mrs. Lamar, without seeing her, and Mrs. Cheatham sent her'a handsome bouquet of white roses and Mlacs to-day. Mrs. Lamar, jr., and Miss Jennie Lamar did not keep open house yesterday. ‘Mrs. Manning had the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. Fred, C. Manning, of Albany, and Mrs. ot Brooidynt Miss Sicoue aud wise Randall presided at the téa table, with Miss Manning and Miss ‘Tucker for alternates. There was quite a flutter among the girls when the Chinese minister and Suite signified their intention of taking tea, lest the beverage be made unpalatable to the Celestial authorities of the afternoon cup. Mrs. Endicott received her callers in the blue parlor. About the dining table were seated Miss nist Miss Adams, of Bost ‘Miss Lizzie Pat terson, Miss White and Miss Katie Beach. Mrs. Vilas had the assistance of Miss Vilas, Miss Hoyne, Miss Rosecrans, Mrs. Logan, daughter of Representative ‘Tucker, and Miss Amy Nordhoff, who presided over the coffee urn. Mrs. Nordhoff had a bevy of bright girls about her, and had _a most bie at her residence on K street yesterday.” irs. Whitney, muffled in furs, was out driving in her open landau yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Voorhees is lying critically IIL Miss Laura Waller, who has been the guest of Col. J-M. Wilson, for the past fortnight, returned yesterday to her home in Philadelphia. Madame Romero is at home hereafter, toher friends on Tuesdays, at 1418 K atreet. Mrs. John P. Rodgers, had the assistance of Mrs. Kell yesterday in receivit her call and Miss Culiom, afiss Jarvis. Miss Agnes Beach and Miss Tighiman served beverages and biscuits in the dining room, Mrs. Cheatham, Miss Acklen and Mrs. Pinson held a charming reception yesterday. This pleasant home circle has been giaddened recent y the accession to it of Miss Duke, a most lovable lady, the sister of Mrs. Pinson, who will spend the winter here, Mrs. Carlisle helda largely attended levee in the old parlor of the Rij House yesterday. Mrs. isle wore a 3} dress of violet velvet with ‘he front of skirt in rosé and cream: colored. satin. ‘There were a score of ladies assisting. ‘Mrs. Folsom had the nasistance yesterday of Mrs. Goodyear and Mrs. Sicard at the Oak View recep- tion in the morning. Miss Mary Wilson tea. A large company of ladies drove out. Miss Marion Foster, the lame artist, 1s at the Riggs House. Ex-Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch and Miss Mc- Culloch held a pleasant reception last evening from 8 to 11. A most enjoyable entertainment was that given by Miss Edes at her residence on K street on Mon- day evening in honor of her guests, Miss Conklti and Miss Jarvis. ‘The drawing rogms were Ail by half-past ten o'clock, & delicious supper Was served at midnight. ‘The invitations were mainly verbal. ‘Mrs. Senator McMillan was assisted in recetving Yesterday by Mrs. Wm. B. Dean and Mrs. James B. Beals, both of st. Paul, and had many callers. On Friday and Saturday of this week Mr. Walter Paris will hold his final public receptions at his studio, 1411 G street. These will be the last po tunities that will be afforded toexamine Mr. Paris’ water color drawings, as he will leave for England shortly afterward, Madame Romero held an informal reception at her house on K street on Tuesday. The parlors Were crowded trom two to five o'clock and her cordial greeting to those who called secures her many warm triends in Washington. Madame Romero was assisted by Madame Gana, Wife of the Chilian minister, who speaks English tuentiy. ‘The ladies of the McAll association are Planning a delightful entertainment for to-morrow. The re- ception committee, Mrs, Foster, Mrs. Hagner, Mrs. Pomeroy, Mrs. Newman and others, hope to sec their friends as early as posstble in the parlors of the New York Avenue church, as the exercises will begin promptly at half past seven. Mr. E. John Ellis will preside. Chas, $. Chapline, of West Virginia, and Miss Margie P. McDonald, of Pennsylvania, Were mar- ried yesterday ut ‘St. Matthew's church, The bride is a sister of Paymaster McDonald. Imme- diately after the ceremony the newly wedded couple took the four o'clock train for New York and points east. Mrs. M.K. Campbell and her daughters, Edith and Nannie, have removed from their old ho 10 # street, and are residing at 1302 Rhode Islan avenu ‘athaniel E. Hungerford and Miss Katie C. Mr. ‘Strecker were married last evening at Christ P. E. church, Navy Yard, by Rev. Dr. Hyland, of Prince George’ county, Md. “Mr. Geo. A. Vel rave the bride away, and Mr. A. H. Gregor as Dest man." After the ceremony Mr. and Mra, Hun. gerford lett for New York. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Prescott celebrated thetr silver wedding anniversary last evening at their home, on. the Tuh-street road, and skeetae many guests, 7 ‘Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, who is the guest of Representative Dunn’s family, and ig receiving Inuch social ‘attention, had @ luenesn eens her honor by Mrs. N. B. Clarke, at her residence on Mstrest, on Tuestay.. ‘Since the death of her hus. ‘a recl warmly welcomed by old friends ew. She is paying official visits for tne first time since 1874, She will receive with Mrs. 223 East Capitol street, Mondays in February.’ No cards are issued for these receptions, Miss Florence Mills, of Baltimore, is staying for a few days with Mra, A. B, Mullett, 2501 Pennsy)- sylvania avenue. ‘The reception tendered to the members of the Padlan defense association, by Dr. and Mrs, Bland 1221 loth street, last night, was quite a, Success. ‘The parlors were flied by eatnest, men and women, Who discussed the present situation of Indian affairs. ‘The occasion was enlivened by music on the plano by Prof. Schwari- man aud Mrs M.D. Counselman, ment: Soop A ONG oi Reanayivam, cert, 200. ‘The resignation of Mi 8, Candler, Sreor general ‘Minnegota, has bem accepted President, . ‘Frank ‘Warner, of ¥e ab: tating Aisa Femmastr eames i, AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE ELECTORAL COUNT BILL. The Report Agreed to in the Senate. PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBTS. ——__ The House Asks for Information. ——__ ‘The Senate. A PENSION BILL VETORD. ‘The presiding officer presented a message from ‘the President vetoing a bill granting a pension to ‘Wim. Dickens. The ground of the veto Is that @ Pension shad been already, in December, 1886, given to the beneficiary ‘through the Pension office. Referred, Mr. Jones, of Arkansas, from the committee on Indian affairs, reported two Senate bills, granting Tight of way to the Spokane and Pelouse, and the Washington and “dana: Wahroad companies through the Coeur d'Alene Indian reservation, ralendar. Mr. Conger, from the committee on commerce reported back without amendment, the House bill to amend section 5 of the act of June 10, 1880, in reference to the immediate transportation of dutl- able goods, and asked for its immediate consider- ation. Ar. Hoar sad he had presented to the chairman of the committee an amendment ted to him. by ‘an eminent business man of Boston, which amendment, he understood, had received the ap- proval of the Secretary of thie Treasury, but which the chairman of the committee had forgotten to Dring before the committee. He asked, therefore, that the bill go over for the present. That course ea oy ir. Cockrell presented a petition, numel Louls for the repeal of internal revenue laws, He- ‘THE MONUMENT TO MARY WASHINGTON. Mr. Mahone, from the committee on public buildings; reported a bill for the completion of the monument to Mary, the mother of Washington, Calendar. A DISTRICT BILL. ‘Mr. Spooner, from the District committee, re- Ported a bill to quiet the title to certain lands in the city of Washington. Calendar. THR ARTEPR KILL BRIDGE. Mr. McPherson introduced a bill to amend the act of last session authorizing the construction of @ railroad bridge across the arthur Kill Mr. McPherson explained that a commission of anny engineers decided against the bridge, authorized on the ground that it would be an obstruction to navigation. His bill proposed to authorize the modifications recommended by the board of army engineers in the plan, Referred to the commerce committee, WOMAN SUFFRAGE. Mr. Blafr gave notice that on Tuesday next he ‘Would ask the Senate to take up and act upon the Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to authorize woman suffrage. THE ELECTORAL COUNT BILL. Mr. Hoar called up the conference report on the electoral count bill. Mr. Edinunds stated his understanding to be ‘that the conference bill was, in substance and in form, (except as to two or three lines), the same a3 {he bill which the Senate had passed ver and over again, Mr. Wilson (Iowa) said that he could not vote for the report, because he believed that: it proposed to assume afurisdiction which, in his judgment, was prohibited by the Constitution. ‘The conference report was to without further discussion and without a division; and then, on inotion of Mr. Edmunds, the Senate, at 2 O'clock, went into secret session. Nominations To-Day. The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Oney Carstarphen, of Colorado, to be surveyor general of Colorado. Alblan 8. Keith, of Massachusetts, to be an en- Sign in the navy on the retired list.” Mr. Keith 1s ‘the naval cadet who became disabled wile at sea in service, and in whose behalf a Dill was recently authorizing his appointment on the retired . He is at present residing in this city. House of Representatives. PACIFIC RAILROADS INDEBTEDNESS. Mr. Outhwaite, of Ohio, from the committee on Pacific railroads reported back the following reso- lution which was adopted: Resolve i, That the Secretary of the Treafury br, and ts hereby requested to inform the House of’ Representatives a3 soon as practicable, the sums of money which were owing to the United States on the 1st day of January, 1887, from the pacific railroads which have received ald trom the government in bonds, giving the sums which are ue, principal and interest, under existing law, sev. erally and collectively, from said companies,” and what will be the result'to the Treasury and the effect upon these debts if House bill, No. 8318, should become a law and {ts provisions be com: piled with. (The Dill referred to is that introduced by Mr. Outhwaite, providing for the payment of the Pacific railroad Indebiedness to the government by instalments 80 arranged that the average date of maturity shall be October 1, 1921.) ‘The object of the committee in’ reporting the resolution 18 to get the opinion of the Treasury departinent as to the effect of the passage of the House funding bill. In its report the committee says: “There 1s legislation pending to secure to the United States the payment of ali the Indebt edness of the compantes alluded to in the resolu. tion. No information can be obtained from an¥ reports made by the department.as to the amounts owing the government for the companies later than June 30th, 1886. It ts very desirable and almost necessary that the House be informed as to the true stateof thetr accounts brought down to as late a day as may be had, in order that there may be a fair and intelligent consideration of such measure. The judgment of the Secretary of the ‘Treasury as to the effect and result of the provis- fons of the bill should it become a law, 1s also greatly to be desired, so that the House may have the same before it previous to action on the meas- ure.” COMMITTEE REPORTS. The following committee reports were submit- ted and feterred: By Mr. Hill (Ohio). from the committee on terrl- tories—The Senate billfor the admission of the State of W: mn. House calendar. aan Mr Cox aA oo the cone on a mn affairs—For the suy ion of the opium trae, “House calendar. cL By Mr, O'Neill (Pa.), from the committee on Iib- rary—For the compietion ‘of the monument to Mary, the mother of Washington, at’ Fredericks- ‘burg. Committee of the whole, By Mr. Winans (Mich.), from the committee on agriculture, authorizing the commissioner of agri- culture to make a special distribution of s the drought-stricken sections of Te: mani tee of the whole. eae Inthe morning hour Mr, Martin (Ala.),on be- sera amir mae oe bisvadaie ‘and copyrights, ee ‘THE PATENT BILLSPASSED. ‘The bill, which was passed, provides that here- after, during the term of letters patent for ade. sign, it shall be unlawful for any person other than the owner of the letters patent, without the license of the owner, to apply the secured oa Such letters patent, or any Ccolorable imitation ereof,to any article of manufacture for the pur- Pose of sale, or to sell or expose forsaleany article Of manutacture to which such or colorable Mitation shall, without the license or the owner, ving been a) 07 ww the same SaaS cps ome PENSIONS, ‘Mr. Conger (Ohio), on behalf of the committee on invalid pensions, called up the bill increasing to$20.a month the rate of pension for total deat- ness, ‘THE INSTER-STATE COMMERCE BILL. At 2 o'clock the House resumed consideration of '| the conference report on the inter-state commerce bill, and an understanding was arrived at whereby 8 session was ordered for to-night sion of the report, at the close of which the previous question shall be considered as or: {and the vote on the adoption of, the report morning after the reading of the i ment Stands shall have been conveyed to the United ‘States government. Referred to the ll- brary committee. PROPOSED XEW STATES. ‘The House committedibn territories have decided ‘to ask the House to set aside a day for the consid- eration of the proposition to admit Dakota, Mon- tans and Washington territories into the Union. ‘TO PROTECT TRE RIGHTS OF OUR FISHERMEN. The report of the Senate committee on foreign relations to accompany the fisheries bill reported by Mr. Edmunds yesterday says: “In view Of all that has taken place, the com- mittee thinks 1t to be the duty of the United States.in a firm and just way, to protect and de- fend the just and common rights of the people of the United States, whether fishermen, or traders, or travelers, or ail, by all such measures as may Hopes Staal lt up paar Fs right and ‘wecessary in the i tercourse of nations, and it has often been re- oad to, in one form or another, by many na- ‘THE HAWAIIAN TREATY. At 1 o'clock to-day the Senate went into execu- tive session and resumed consideration of the Hawaiian treaty which was up yesterday. 10 CHANGE INAUGURATION Dax. ‘The House judiciary commilttee had under con- sideration to-day the resolution passed by the Senate session providing for a constitutional amendment changing the date for inaugurat! P en mt i the baited States iron Ue 4th Mai ‘Tuesday matter was poled to a sub-committee consisting of Messrs, Tucker, Collins and Caswell. Mr. Crain hs introduced a resolution fixing the date at the a of December and Lite ‘tor Saeed of Congress, A com; Se probably between these Two resolutions and a substitute reported for passage by the House. x Mr, Teported to tne House yesterday the sensia bit pron that in time of peace no sol- ter shall be tried for desertion more than two Years after the offense, and making other regula- o Near all Ot yesterday's secret. session of the earl 01 Senate Was spent in the consideration of the Nica- Taguan canal project. Senator Morgan was the Principal speaker. Many telegrams of congratulation have been gent to ar. Aiscock to-day by his associatesin the louse. Senator Dawes’ desk was literally covered to-day with baskets of flowers sent by friends along with their congratulations. The Moral tributes con- tinued to arrive even after the Senate had met. THE PROPOSED ROCK CRERE PARK, BTC. ‘The House District committee had under consid- eration to-day Senate bills which they desire to get action on at the next District day. The Senate Dilis to incorporate the Windsor hotel company, and authorizing the District Commissioners to condemn land atong the course of Rock creek for the putpose of a park, were authorized to be re- favorably; and a favorable report on a sub- stitute for the bill directing the treasurer of the United States to give the District of Columbia credit for payments on the sinking fund instead of reed the money in District: fonda, was au- orl: ‘The bill authorizing condemnation for Rock Creek park directs the District Commissioners to have surveyed for condemnation a tract of land not exceeding one thousand feet in width, lying {ie District os Columbia begtaniog at tbe" intars the + oF Colum! inning at the ¥ Section of Maasachusetis avenue extended. and Rock oreek and extending all along the line of Rock creek to the bouadary line of the District, the condemned land to be laid out in the most practicable manner for a park. The bill then prescribes the method of condemnation and gives the Commissioners all necessary authority, the money to be appropriated by Congress after the condemnation fs made. —————— ——— ‘The District Appropriation Bill. AMENDMENTS BY THE HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE. The sub-committee having in charge the Dis- ‘trict appropriation bill held a meeting to-day and added to the bill a provision for the erection of a new school building in South Washington, and provided for the extension of the county road in connection with the new bridge across the Eastern branch, should the bri be constructed. They closed’ tp the bill formally and directed the cttair- man to report to the full committee to-morrow. The total appropriation will amount te about seen aes eran The Food Convention. ‘MEASURES TO PREVENT ADULTERATION TO BE URGED BRFORE CONGRESS. ‘The National Food convention opened tts pro- ceedings at the EUbitt house at 4:30 p. m. yester- day, with about 125 delegates present. H. Whar- ton Amberling, of Philadelphia, was made chatr- man and Elisha Winter, of New York, secretary. A committee gt five was the ident Am read his annual address, in which he spoke of the want of legislation on the subject of adulterated food. The committee on conference a bill providing a tine of $100 or imprisonment for one year, or both, for selling adulterated foods, and for a second offense $500 or imprisonment for one year, or both. Elisha Winter, of New Yorks ‘H. Bond, of Boston; H. A. La Fetra and F. B Thurber, of 'New York;; BR. M. Flora, of Chicago: H. ‘Wharton Ambe! Iphia, and Wim. T. Coleman, San Were appointed a committee to’ push the bil rough Congress, ‘The convention adjourned sine die last night and many of the délegutes returned to thelrhomes this morning, while others are visiting polnts of interest about the city to-day. ee Appeals in Two Divorce Cases. SERGEANT DENSMORE WANTS THE CUSTODY OF HIS (CHILDREN—THE BROSNAN CASE. In the divorce case of Edson 8, Densmore against Emma A. Densmore, in which the complainant was granted the decree and the two children were left With the respondent, the defendant, by Mr. E. B, Hay, has entered an appeal. The complainant this morning, by Mr. A. H. Ji filed a petition Stating that he has complied with the order of the court, éven'to turning over the household effects to defendant and her daughters, and that he has requested, the children be allowed to visit him, but that: t has been denied, and charg- ing’that the daughters are not having the care thit they should nave; that one of them Is em. Ployed in the reception Toom of Bell's photograph rooms, 15th andG streets, and he submits is not.a place for a girl of tender He there- fore asks an ordeF of the court giving hin the cus- tody of the two girls. In the divorcé case of Timothy Brosnan against Penelope Brosnan, in which a decree was made for ‘compl ‘@.few days ago, the defendant has ‘appeal : ————t Affairs in West Washi ‘Wasrine tae Warer.— Within a few days noless than six, have been afrested here charged with ing Potomac water, and yet a number of street hydrants have been allowed to run for want of needed repairs. At the corner of 32d and M ‘streets and also on the corner of M and Jefferson streets the ice covers the sidewalks and gutters, caused by Bursting of hydrants, Whois to be ‘ays ago to Judge Meade toe: ‘comnected With the church erty ne Telegrams to The Star. LOOKING FOR SALISBURY'S FALL. THE BELGIANS EXPECTING WAR CURIOUSSTORY FROM ALBANY Democrats Were About to Elect Morton. | INGENDIARY FIRE AT HAMPTON. A SENSATION SPOILED. if Hiscock Had Not Becn Nominated Last Night the Democrats Would Have Elected Merton To-day. Special Dispatcitto Tux Evesixo Stan, Auraxy, N. ¥,, Jan, 20.—The nowination of Rep- resentative Hiscock last evening was effected just in fime to nip a decided sensacion in the bud, Had the republican caucus reached no decision last night the democratic members were almost pre. pared this morning, following the example of Une Massachusetts democrats, to cast their votes for Levi P. Morton in the joint convention to-day, With a view to creating a big factional quarrel in the republican party. ‘The intrigue was well un- der way, and though the Morton men did not en- courage it, they would not, of course, have hesi- tated to accept the unity to elect Mr. Mor- ton, as the democratic votes would have given him @ large majority in the joint convention. Gor. ME, Hiscocies lection possible, will “uot be a cab. Gidaie for Mr. Hiscock’s seat in te House, al- though the nomination would be unanimously Vendered him if he would accept. ‘THE EFFECT ON NATIONAL POLITICS. ‘The bearing of the senatorial result on national Politics 1s summed up in these editorial words of the Albany Journal: “The friends of Mr. Blaine feel as if the result of last night's contest_was a Srp ecwory for him. Soltis. Ex-Seuator Thomas . Platt aspires to head a Blaine del ‘Ulis state to the mext national conventons ——=* THE COMING COERCION BILL. Liberals Hopeful That It Will Cause the Government’s Downfall. Special Cable Dispatch to Tar Evexrxe Stan. Loxpox, Jan. 20.—At a protracted cabinet counell yesterday it was determined to press on ‘the new coercion bill as soon as possible. Fear was generally expressed that it could not be carried without previous changes in the rule of Procedure. ‘Therefore, the government will prob- | ably introduce a procedure bill first and coercion | afterwards. In other words, first gag, then hand- Gut. The impression is spreading throughout ‘the country the coercion proposals will | have the effect immediately of = | EXPELLING THE GOVERNMENT FROM OFFICE. Every working man will be convinced that ‘such laws will be used against the trades unlon- ists. This of itself will be almost fatal to the candidacy of any one who supported them. The Uberals say they fear the report is too good to be true. The political situation here is now be- coming clear, even to contivental observers. The Vienna Neue Freie Presse says: “What seemed impossible a few weeks ago, viz... Gladstone's re- | turn to power, is now a probable event. | A STRAW IN THE WIND. i As an addition to the war ru:nors on the con- nent, the statement remains uncontradicted that a fortnight ago Germans bought up every bit of tinned meat in London, much to the de- | light of dealers with old stock on hand. | —_—— ‘TOO MUCH FOR MES. VAN ZANDT. She is Shocked and Angered by Spies’ Ce1acaco, Jan. 20.—A reporter called last eve. Ding at the Van Zandt residence and was recetved by Mrs. Van Zandt. Her attention was called to an interview with Spies in which he said: “after all the rerusal to it the ceremony makes little difference. It is only an empty formality. The lady has too Iberal ideas to be affected by the ‘order. We will waive all ceremony and when the time comes, live as husband and wife.” ‘Spies said that he was a believer in free love in a spiritualistic form Mrs Van Zande eyes as she said: “I would eather so lay | daughter lying dead before me than living on terms with any man. I WOULD KILL HER with my own hand first. If that is the kind of a pe 1 am glad we have found it out in e.” ‘Mrs. Van Zandt, speaking of the manner in Fihich she became acquainted with the anarchists, said: “We all work a great deal among poor people. T became first interested in the anarcniets Vecattss I thought Icould do them good. Then I arrived atthe ae they bea a “= ‘nt ee pee grew to like Spies ally. When I fou that my fer loved Spies the thought Of her anar ying. seemed dreadful at first; but it was her to marry him after he was released.” In con- clusion Mrs. ‘Van Zandt intimated that meausures Would be taken to remove her daughter from the city for some time and said they would probably remain away until the anarchist case Was finally of by the courts, Tadical members of District Assembly No, 24 last night condemned Sheriff Mattson’s “conduct, a8 an arbitrary exercise of power, and his refusal to admit Miss Van Zandt to her lover's presence a3 Drutalin the extreme.” ——__ BELGIUM LOOKING FOR WAR. Hostilities Expected to Begin om Her Frontier im May er June. BRUSSELS, Jan. 20.—A meeting of generals was held at the ministry of war yesterday two discuss | the subject of the mobilization of the army. All e the opinion that war on ihe Belgian frontiers 1s inevitaine, and that So Probably begin in May or June. A SUSPICIOUS FRENCH MOVEMENT. Beam, Jan. 20.—Aticntion has been @rawn to the fact that the French government are buying lage — = umber in Se aoe H purpose of bu ‘wooden Sa doesfeee Eiabe Seengaerecs | German theory of "s object in thts work ig that she wishes to facilitute an invasion of German territory. Lyons, Jan. 20.—The men Sydney and Wolttz, arrested inere ag German spies have beeu 8 this about ten days. They miiigied with the sol- j New FATHER McGLYNN NEEDS QUIET. Wellemeaning Friends Retarding Hie Recovery—He Will Prebably Ge Te ome. New Yore, Jan. 20—A near friend of Rev, Father McGtynn deprecates the continuance of ‘the excitement over bis troubles Kept up by wel meaning friends. He says that unless Father Mo- Giyny is granted quiet_and tranquility his cry thm fis t rration fs doubtful. committee of his parishioners who called last night in bis retirement at Harlem Much exhausted, | Exhaustion 18 i ret ly his | recovery. visit of committee Father M: doing well in the hands of his Shrady. Friends who are acquain' facts tn the case advise the priest It is stated on ‘authority that ‘Soon as his health will permit, friends know nothing of his “ui Physically he is in healthy ‘condition, an allowed to remain quiet would recover: i 82 § ait Per tiiits 3 i Game of Bluff. Toroxto, Jan. 20.—A special tothe Mai trom Ottawa says: The officials of the fisheries depatt= ment here look ou the Belmont fisheries Dil as a game of dluff, and say it ts poor return for six Mouths’ tree use of the Cauadian faheries under the promise of the President of the United states That A Msheries commission Would be appointed at the next meeting of Congress, Which promise was, not carried out, amigas Attempted Train Robbery. A TRAIN STOPPED AND THE CREW FIRED OPO IW MISSOURI. MARSHALL, Mo., Jan. 20.—A Dold at train robbery of the St. Lous train on the Chie cago and Aiton rafiroad took place last night, AbOUL S O'Clock, three iniles east Of Independence, Mo. The train was brought to a standstill Dy tho Violent pulling of the bell cord. ‘The brakeman and conductor rushed through to the forward part of, the ala to awcertain the cause of stopping. when they were fired upon by aman St ou The front platiorin of the smoking ear abd ordered into the cars. They barely escaped injury dodging back into Ue car. ‘The engineer was aise fired upon but not injured. Four or five shots e fired. ‘The would-be robbers then J irom the car and escaped in the aarknesn, Pee Awsassination in Arkansas. HISCOMPANION SHOT PROM AMBUSH, Near Murfreesbora, les Wallace, while re- turning to their homes in the country, were at tacked from ambush. The three assassins were armed With ritles. Wallace and Miller attem) to defend themselves, but without effect. Lirrix Roc Ark. Arthur Was shot three times, and fell to the ground, dying almost instantly. Wallace escaped, but ‘is be: lieved to be mortally Wounded. The assassing were uninjured. Miller was unpopular, having shot a number of me ——————— Incendiary Fire at Mampton. TWO STORES AND TWO RESIDENCES MORNING. the store and residence of Henry Whiting and the store and residence of George Gay, corner of King and Union streets. The loss ts’ about $10,000, partly insured, ee A Clergyman’s Residence Burned. Jan. 20.—The residence of Rev. Lawrenceville, was burned this, with Itscontents. ‘The 1088 is $25,000. ee Ss Mr. Hiscock’s Friends Rejoice. Srmaccse, N.Y. Jan, 20-—It was late last night When the news of Representative Hiscock's elec Uon reached here, but that did not prevent some Of hisenthusiastic friends from fring cannon, ringing the city lisil bell aud in other Ways manic festing thetr jc Awerica, and er into an armed cruiser. _— Hiscock Formally Elected. THE END OF THE RITTER SENATORIAL STRUGGLE aw ALBANY. ALBANY, Jal o'clock the two houses met in joint niion and elected Mr. Hiscock Senator. The ruli-call of the senate showed 3L votes, Mr. Kellogg being the only absentee, The Vote Was: Hiscock, 19; Weed, ‘The vote of the house was: Misc Weed, 50; making the vote of the joint m 91 Tor Hiscock and 62 tor Weed. Christine Nilwon's Marriage. —The Daity Telegram says that Mile, Niisson’s marriage to Count Miranda will take piace at Mentove on February 15, and will be an eXtremely quiet affair, only the Spanish and Swertish consis da few'personal friends beimg invited to attend. pees Stanicy’s Latest Expedition. MORE MEN THAN HE WANTS APPLYING TOGO WITH MIME To AFRICA. Loxpox, Jan. %0.—Henry M. Stanley, the ex. Dlorer, is "Nooded with offers trom good men who to accompany his expedition tor the relief of min Bey, and he has found It difticwt to select from the thany competent applicants the few quired. The British government has su expedition with a major and Heutenant of neers. Mr. Stanley is determined to reach Bey by July at the latest. He will mert Dr. Founder of the United Workmen. A MONUMENT TO BE ERPCTED TO THR LaTE May UPCAURCE. St. Lovis, Jan. 20.—The remains of Mr. J. J. Upchurch, the founder of the American order of United Workmen, who died at Steelevilie, Mo, Monday, Will be buried in Bellefontaine cemetery in unis city on Sunday next, The funeral will ba An charge of the grand ‘of Missouri, A.0.U.W.. and Will be attendes by mauy of the ‘ofiiciais a: Well as members of the order. An association bag been formed bere for the wurpose raising a fund terect a monument to the memory of Mr. Up church. ‘The asvociation Will ask Jor a ten ‘eens Subscription from each member of the order, Dut Will not decline suns of auy amount which may be voluntarily offered. California Fruit for the East. SPECIAL RATES GRANTED BY THE SOUTHERN PACHIO RAILROAD. Sax Francisco, Jan. 20.—A Jotnt committee of the California Frait Union and the Fruit Growers’ association Waited upon General Manager A. Ne ‘Towne, of the Southern Pacitic Ratiroad company, last night to obtain reduced freight rates on trule shipments, Manager Towne granted a rave of $100 a car for a train of ten cars to Chicago, the Time of running to be not more than twenty-four hours slower then passenger tralus. The commit Wwe expect to get arate of 6100 from Chicago to York, In granting the reduction Manager ‘Towne said it was done with the proviso that the interstate commerce bill does mot interfere With Ik, ——o From Wall Street To-day. New York, Jan. 20.—The stock market opened nerally steady this inoroing, first prices show. pg insignificant changes from Last evening's ual quotations, wich were about equally divided be- tween gains and losses. Richmond and West Point, however, was up 1 per cen& The same Tour ‘Mocks, wich lead in yesterday's trading, with ‘the addition of St. Paul, were stil most promiuent in the dealings ‘with the ro- mainder comparatively dull, ‘The market was feverish and irregular. but generally tuelined ws | weakness in the eariy trading, and Itichmond and West Point lost 1 per cent; Jersey Central, 5, and Reading, 3, while the movement in the retnalnder Was very sight. Toward theend of the hourthere was a recovery, and at 11 o'clock the market is dui but firm, generally at slight fractions above ‘the opening figures, — Milied by Mexican Robber. H 4 if i jel isn EFEFEEE ables, includ the aiurderens j i L ; i | i : i f Ei ee ] He i i i i i ft