Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1887, Page 1

EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th Sty by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, Te, on their own sceount. at 1Qcenis per c. yer uonth unter. gente each By mail—postae cents & tunth: one year, $6. 1x Ine fered at the Post ilice at Washington, D.C.,a8 second-clase mai! matir®.] Tar Wrexir Sta Year, postage prepaid. EE- AU mail subscriptions must be paid i2 advance: ‘Be paper sent loner than {= paid for. tates of ail made known plication. ening Star. D. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1887. TWO CENTS. ____ AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. (A EPAUGH'S GuAND OPERA HOUSE. EVERY EVENING. MATINEE SATURDAY. ‘The Representative American Comedian, JOHN T. RAYMOND. First production in Washington of David D. Lioya's new aud original eccentric comedy, THE WOMAN HATER. Saturday Evening, Jasusry 29. only appearance of ‘Mr. RAYMOND in ils great creation of COL. MULBERRY SELLERS, in Mark Twain's American sketch. ASWINGTON LIGHT INP’ oj Mexican Villaze Torey Heceptions Baily 10:90 to 12:30, to 5:30, 7 wo 1090 See the Mexicans at Work at Numerous Industries, in their Picturesque Costumes, Men, Wowen, Babies 1.000" trom fsaion, 50 cents; Children, 25 cents, Se cents: Cal mes to schools, AND OPERA HOUSE AMERICAN OPERA, Pe NATIONAL OP! Theodore Thowas.. Chas. FE: Loe -- Musical Director. General Manayer. i 2 LORE SGI ORCHEUS ERCRY DICE. ac ANSETIE, ar Ballet COPPELIA. rat adusisaions $1.20. ‘ale of sents for tals changement will Toe held at {box eifce prices, coniurpcitie ThUTe 7th, for the wale of tickets for single per mz5 foztuatiees. ‘Box Sueet open from $ am. to 6 p.m. New NATIONAL THEATER N s THE WORLD'S MONARCHS, J. H. HAVERLEY ORIGINAL MASTODON MI A Cyclone of Magnificent Minstrelsy. Everything New and Original Sale of Seats Now in Progress, NEXT WEEK, ‘MR. ARTHUR REHAN'S COMPANY im Augustin Daly's Famous Comedy, NANCY AND CO. 925 ME KiHIE DANCE OF THE NATIONS. EW NATIONAL THEATER, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. JAN. B.I887. 7-30 pau. to 12 o'clock. For the benefit of the NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL. Under the direction of the eminent creative artist, ‘MB. CARL MARWIG. THE HOLLANDAISE (the dance of the Netherlands). NEALULITAN cor Sisuer Dance)—Tarautelle. LOWER. Gypsy. Represent the Dances of the Nationa. Brilliant national costumes, artistic tableanx, erace- fal movements and postures, make realistic and en- chanting pictures of national life. Doors open at 7 o'clock: Kirmes, at 7:30. nade coveert aud clock. Tickew $3, 90:5 Pa ave. 8 Prome. #U50, dor sale only at Met cats 10." Ke- ‘where. jeau and Elegant Company. ‘worth Five Times the Pri Startling T: A Pertormanee ce FRIDAY AND SATURDAY CHANGE OF PROGRAM: THE GYPS or THE MISERY OF THEGLEN. ‘ADMISSION ONY 10 CENTS. Reserved Seats ihree Daye in Advaue ri Fees suo THEaTER ‘Popular Prices—Night. 5c. to all parta of the house. Matinees: 0c. No extra change for reserved seats Cudiagen anet ten years of age 10 . NDAY. January 2: SPECTACULAR PLAY, E GASLIGHT. ral Elects, ‘The Thrilling Railroad Scene. Next week— THE PLANTEWS WIFE. ja24-ot E455 wastisero Return'yf the Popular Favorites, MARINELLI'SCOSMOPULITAN CONGRESS, ‘Tike Only, Bix Show. Under the went of KFitzzerald. Headed by Serpentine Wondes MANINEL, Matinex eae Nee jatinees Monday, see LANO ARRANGEMENTS OF SIRMES MUSIC At METZEROTTS, 903 Penn. ave. ROF. CALDWELLS DANCING ACADEMY, ST. Joseph's Hall. oth and Ht u.w, Tuesday and Friday: Clams reunion 8 to 11 pm. Dancine wusie furuinhed for Balls, Parties, &c-; Feaiilence 114 naw. delS-Ow" _2a19-1m assortment of Boss’ IRICYCLES AND BICYCLES FOR RENT BY hour, day or month, : ‘Misses’ Tricy TAL CYCLE CO., 1406'S icles, {ruin $3 up. ‘uve. 2! ‘inost realistic Battle scene ever painted. Aiehted at night by 300 electric Lights, Oren from Yam tel p os Sauianoa, 30 cents Children under 12 years, 25 exbtae Om Simidass bald price eee Tae Fast Rass or Tar RISING 3UN Brings out in bold relief the Red Signs of VICTOR E. ADLER'S ‘TEN PERCENT CLOTHING HOUSE. Nota bow of promise but a fact accomplished. ‘The Annual Red Letter Ssle Js indeed bewun, will be continued and ended March Fqi88% You lave sine thisty-are days in which to FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING Atalew price than the actual cost of manufacture. $e would imuprens you with thie fact.as our Ret Let: Ser Sales only cerur twice Seat, abd “tie one that you take advantaye of these “anwel visita” We do pot ‘ip deeply in the crimson tide becanse Bruce slew the Ked Comeyn beiure the altar, Dur be qause of Sollorine or Mazenta, but because it calle & halt and tells you there iy datiger (to your purwes) i Yessing us by. ‘The Great Nay leon had his Wateriow. Aud even so have the wo-calie{ great guns of the cloth: Sug trade found theie Waterice ork Letter Sales iu the VICTOR E. ADLER'S ‘TEN PEE CENT CLUTHING HOUSE. You may be whimsical, esprici witha very requiring. Weave t the perueveratice {© succesnraliy Uttke peculiarities and to send you torth tea cae Peace wath yourselves attd tilled with the de. tocultivate amicable relative wi st ocu th the rest of The Kad Letter as cmployed by us ia of the hearts aid ‘uinds uf mek, Loh ie ape RED LETTER cURE, And find your haven of security £ vulous jou at ee eccentric and mew to meet bat all these areedy, unseru- VICTOR E. ADLEWS, TEN ¥ERCENT CLOTHING HovsR TEN 927 AND 929 7TH STREET NORTHWEST, COR MASS. AVE. STRICTLY ONE PRICF. Open Saturday until 11 o'clock p.m. in gecitinig Desa tama tetas oo gee paloma or, artar che Bed Later Sale we Sal Iuined that Consumers culy shall have the beneht of prices. lt our We Heemy Recouxesy NATTANS’ CRYSTAL DISCOVERY for restoring gray or failed hair to its original e Ghree to ten dag: to stop the nus trom Tangoeee Restore the routs io @ Bealtby condition se weaned Seeive weeks: for removing dandrug und cePEe Routh or two, leaving the scalp clea: and ieaitine ABOVE ALL, HOWEVER, Se recommend NATTANS’ CRYSTAL DISCOVERY Tea inthe coy preteratin oF fun tone ge that is ent = > head Pour, no silver. or any user mineral svibetauce ur tee oasucn. sid can, therefore, ve used wilkout fear Sart jl. We guarantee every bottle. ARTHUR NATTANS, Proprietor, Uithand lend Sdesd Demo we mo ests participating, until 12 | EW Booxs J ust Recrrven. REATION or EVOLUTION, G. F. Curtiss. XCHOLOGY. John Dewey Her. Josial Strong. LIsM ASD CHRISTIANITY, Behronds, 33 ty SNOW STATES, Alice Gorkran. F PROMISE. Harriet P. Belt. THE SHADOW. EDEN, Preston, NEW LAW BOORS. SCHOULE! ON WILLS. H. MORRISON, AVE. AND 1434N.¥.AVE. {a2t ANCASTER, 7th street. northwest. Catholle Goods, Chur Candies, Valentines, Diaries and. Novelties. atlowest prices,” jal7-tw New Ye. a Canps, tntath ing and Coneratulation, DIARIFS, CALENDARS. ALMANACS, BLANK BOOKS, SU DAS SOROOL LESSOR ‘HELPS Of every kin SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORD BOOKS. _a30 PURSELL, Bookseller. 418 9th at FS THE NEW YEAR—PELOUBET'S SELECT Noter on the fnternstional Lessons for 1887: Vincents Lean, Commentary for 1887: All the Leasou Helps atl Lesson Papers for Teachers and Sebolars; Physician's Visiting Lists; Diaries; Cy mene =e jenn cae ti phuravhig and Cand Plate Printing. A Box of Choice Stationery. > Guires Paper and 5 Pirin Envelopes, Jorsocente ° fac tor the morey. Wi. BALLANTYNE & SON'S, az 428 7th st A Fos Lise Or Buasx Boor TRIAL BALANCE BOOK: .NDEX and TIME Si. COPYING BUOKS, Perini 8 FILES, WEDDING | TNVITATL CAKDS Engraved and Printed, EASTON & RUPP, 11-3m__ Stationers. cor. Penn. ave. and 13th st.n.W. 1 Curse Booxs Curse Parer The Home, twelve mor. uniform tn size, and style, eatly bound in cloth, wilt, 53 kinds, only oe, cach. PAviting paper ahd chvelopes. 24 sheets of paper and exyelopes to match, only 1c. a box. The cheapest Albaius fn the city. Receiving’ daily at JOHN C PARKER'S, ocll 617 and 619 7th street nw. Fascy Caxoizs, Ina Variety of Styles and in All Colors. CANDLE SHADES. CANDLESTICKS. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. BUTCHERS WAX for Floors, and BUTCHERS’ FURNI- TURE POLISH. _sa17 Sole Agency 424 9th street Hasevra Exnromeny. ‘Having closed out a job lot of Hamburg Edging and Inserting from a leading importer, we have placed the ‘same on sale at about one-half their actual value. 10,000 yards EDGING, 2c., 3c., 4c., 5e., 6¢.,7¢. 10.000 yards EDGING and INSERTING, 8c., 10c., 12%. 5,000 yards EDGING and INSERTING, 14c., 15c. 6c. 176. 5,000 yards EDGING and INSERTING, 18c, 20c., Be, Ze. Ajob in 64-inch BLEACHED DAMASK, 50¢. ‘Very fine quality GERMAN DAMASK, 623, 75e. UNBLEACHED DAMASK, 25, 31, 37%, 500. A drive in HUCK and DAMASK TOWELS, 12340, MARSEILLES BEDSPREADS, 81, #1.25, $1.50. Splendid value in 10-4 BLEACHED SHEETING, 25c. All of our NEWMARKETS, that were 10 aud $12, now $6 and @8. SHORT COATS, $7 and $8, now #5 and 96. BLANKETSand COMFORTABLESat reduced prices, | INGRAIN and BRUSSELS CARPETS MARKED DOWN TO CLOSE OUT. JOHNSON, GARNER & CO, 636 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 24 South side, near 7th street. Geer Cor IN PRICES OF CLOTHING, az OsK BALL, (Comer 10th and F streets. ‘WE OFFER, not unsaleable Odds and Ends, but a Complete Stock of Five Clothing for Men and Boys, at less than cost of manulacture. Good Strom Overcoats at $5, reduced trom $6.50, #7:50aud B10, be Storm Coats at 86, reduced from 89. Chinch? lis Overcusts at @6, reduced from $9. ne Beaver Overcouts at $10, reduced from $18. Fite Chinchilla Overcouts at #15, reduced from 825. | esommess ch ‘Overcoats at $ 18,reduced from ‘Double-breasted Chinchilla Coats and Vests from é " reduced f St 30-30: 50. 811 aud 922, re- oe ‘Good Basiness Suite | Xiarze line ot Stats auced fully 213 per cent, Trisce Albert Suits $15 end upwarls, Fine Binek Cloth Suits at 820, worth 83 Dress Suits at $20, reduced from #25, | ‘Pants, immense assortment, at prices tu suit, FOR Boys. ‘The increase of our sales in Boys’ Suita and Over- goats sinee the commencement of our eduction ale has been ao larce that we do not expect to carry over | 4 Suit oF Overcoat, certaiuly not if low prices Will sell | thems. It will pay you to buy them even for future se. Asthe assortinent eruws amuller the row +80 call at once at OAK HALL, . 20 CORNER 10TH AND F STREETS. SEATON PERRY (Successor to Penny & Bsorumn.) Striped and Plaid Combinations. — | 250 PIECES OF FINEST FRENCH is IN AND SUMMEK OF Iss7. = NEW ENGLISH AND FRENCH WHITE GOODS. | NEW STYLES IN PRINTED ALL-WOOL CHALLIS. “EXTRA GOOD VALUES" IN IRISH AND GERMAN TABLE. LINENS, NAPKINS. DOVLIES ASD | TRAY CLOTHS. | “SPFCIAL BARGAINS” IN PURE LINEN HUCK ple a: TOWELS at 12590. 20e. and 25e, NEW BELGIAN PILLOW AND SHEETING LINENS. SUPERB STOCK OF LYONS FAILLE Fi SATIN DUCHESSE, SCi SCRAHS, TRICOTINES AN! AS BEACE WHITE: AND NING WEAR AT LOWEST PRICES. NOVELTIES IN SILK GAUZES, ILLUSIONS, CREPE DE CLINE AND BRUSSELS NELSON TREFOUSSE AND PERINOTS EID GLOVES. THE “LOWEST PRICES” ON ALL IMPORTED WIN- TEE NEAYS, JACKETS. SEWMARRETS UL CULARS, SEAL-PLUSH SACQUES AND VISITES. Sa” PLAIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES. SEATON PERRY, Prmar Burtpoe, Pennsylvania ave. cof. thst, Jaze Established 1840. Oop Surrs Axo Ovencoats. It will pay you to see our Odd Suits and Overcoats, as they have been reduced 20 per cent. You anay find in this lot s Suit or Over- coat to please you, and at a saving of 20 percent, GEORGE SPEANSY, 507 SEVENTH STREET X.W., 414 _ [Opposite U.S. Post Office.) ‘OR SALE—JUAT RECELV Fis eit port ld, err. or Madi ine and uther Also, Comnue a hd Tom Gin. CF ca Wholesale ‘Dealer, a fe Tet ceiet sell the celebrated Caluurnis « = GO TONIGHT TO RYLAND M. E. BS aittren, comes of tour and Dats. gar Row ym. Chapman, pastor, and hear Rey. A. MANSHIP’S weWell revival sermon ip said church. Ceme one and plang fon een anaes cane rags none will assist Drs in ot Sebulce at Metropolitan ME. ¢ b EHURSDA church 08 FRIEND. = A MOUNTED COM Bese a Mationed tt Was ington, D.C. General Onier'No, 1.” January 23, 1887. Nir niente: Youare hereby ordered to appear at the Asylum, mounted and fully equipped, on THURSDAY, ‘the 27th inst., at 2:30-p.n,, for the purpose of attend- hore Sant Shai Fata hit RAPP. ler . : Commander. W. I. SHERWOOD, Captain General. It ATTENTION! CABINET MAKERS AND “2.2 LUMBER DEALERS — Auction sale of Hant Wood at Me and postponed to cLEAN'S Luin! THU danuary 27, 188, at 10 am, | NEW T ETS, 334 PA. .. Prices: Hound steak, Le: " at “veal. fam! lowest prices: ‘Hi OPPENHEIMER. Jo20-06 ae — E) S OF Hi Ba ea ee ogaaes On na Squble at thei Bal THURSDAY, tie 21 TH INGE to attend the inne: Kuarer. sirloin, eutand pork, oi our late Treasurer, GroRGE . Breiliren of Sister ure fraternally invited fo Join with us. By dor or the WAL: W.H. STUARD, Secret THE ANNUAL MEETING 2 SH Stockholders of the ARLINGTON FINE INSURANCE COMPANY for the District of Coluunbia, for the election of uine Directors to serve for the enxuc ‘rug ear, will be hold at the ofice ot the Cousteau, 2805 Peneyivanis avenue northwest, THURSDAY Polls oven at Land close a a FRANR'T. KAWLINGS, a5 = Secretiry. > TOALL WHOMIT MAY CONCERN, 16008 this notice, that on the Bist day. of JA ‘ion with the North Washington Real Estate Company will be severed. At nn early day +L will give further hotive as to my future: Poors edations and location, Sheed JOSEPH A. SETTLE. <q THE ANNUAL MEETING ‘OF Tite ‘WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY, For the election of directors and the transaction of auch businessas may legally come before it, willbe held at the office of the company on MONDAY, the 7th gay of February, 1887. Polis open from 12 o'clock m. to 1 o'clock p.na. Ja24-dta_ _ CHAS. B. BAILEY, Secretary. Be ~, WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, FOR THE Pasi ten years connected with Messrs. Crop- ley’s Sons, have tormed & copartnership to conduct a Sret-class grocery evtablishment, aud ou February Yet ‘will open ap elegant store, well stocked with chuico ad sta, DW. Where ceties, at thetcorner of "Maud | {Wo will bo pleased to meet our frieuds, @. W. MANOGUE, onthe <—s TIS FENNSSLVANIA AV ELECTRIC HAIK RESTOREK is indorsed by the highest medical suthority aud meets with universal favor wherever tried. ‘The Electric Hair Restorer 1s fhe ouly Foot and Lerb tonic iu ealsieuce that is free frou coloring mutter, “One bottle will start new" hair ona bead partially bald. Isa beautiful dressing, free from grease, sulphur or lead, und will eradicate dane druff, ‘etter, eczens, and regenerate We roots of the hbair. " Send for testimonials of our best physicians to 311s Pennsylvania ave., next door Pulais Koyal, and Barnui's Hotel, Baltiniore. _$22-n" Miis. Di. J. SEMMES, Dermatologist. Bae> *AUEL 8 sHEDD, GAS FIXTURES. Plumbing and Gus Fitting, Furnace, Latrobe and Bange Work. Job work promptly attended to. 02! __ 438 9th st. nw. AT COST. ONE WEEK ONLY. ATCOST. Be siren Sins Nobu Sak Sunpenders ue flers, Cardigan Jackets, Canes, Underwear, Neckwear and Hosiery. PH. T. HALL, 908 Fat.n.w. Ja38-0m ==>, NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAY THE ‘Co-partnership heretofore existing between the andersizued, under the firm naine of WILLIAM B. MULLER & CO.,has been dissolved by Maiiation, | from January Ist,’S7. All debts. due the firm will be collected by FRANK. BALDWIN, aud all demands againist 1t sould be presented to hi: W LLER & CO, MB. FRANK. BALDWIN <q=>, SPECIAL NOTICE—I HAVE REMOVED to SOG Tst-n.w. F. KRAUSE, Leader Krause’ tre, ohice 903 La. uve. uw. Gictzerult’s 1aUsiC Music for Kecey tions, Balls, Gerimans, Eto. ‘The Agency for the sale of SINGER SEWING MACHT. XN ES BUTTEKICK’S PATTERNS, Ta now lodated at 16 9tht.n.w., oppusite Patent Of- THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., 5020-20 LEWIS BAAR, Agent. a=, WASHINGTON, D.C. December 6, 1886. To our Patrons and tiie Public: Owing to our Place of business, 404 9th st. u.w., being entirely de- stroyed by the fire of December 5th, we wish to state that the business will be continucd with an entire new. Stock as soub us We can Procure a muitable pluce. of which due notice will be given. Until eucu tine our Yooks will be open for the settlement of our customers can be supplied with may desire in the line of Wail Paper, Window Shades Kc. at 1113 Pst. nw, with the same promptness as heretofore shown. ‘thaw king you for past favors, and hoping to merit @ ‘coutinuanes of the same in the future, {ann zoo the ot tral You anes B. HENDERSON, ar fe 3a18-1m i. HENDERSON. —, BLANCHARD'S PECTORAL COMPOUND Sig ‘a wonderful remedy. A sure cure tor Pani Troubles. “Couche, Brouctile Sore, Throat and Hroup, aud gives sclict to the Whoopiny Price, be. ahd Soe. a bottle. ‘Sold by all drusglatas jad oak <= CHAS. A, HARKNESS, ARCHITECT. 603 15th street n.w. ja5-tukwim ns Guratincrenip Rewlaras costae be. nen fore @ tweet MLM. Parkeraud Eddy B Townsend, under the firm naine of PARKER & TOWNSEND, is hereby dis- solved by mutual cousent, to take eftect January I ish? the sud ML. M. PANEL assuming all debta and obligations contracted by the firm. Signed in duplie MXRON M. PARKER, EDDY B. TOWNSEND. Having terninated my business relations as above and associate niyself with A. P. PARDON, at No. 1326 ¥ st. u.w,,I respectiully solicit « cuutiniance of the fouerous patrouage extended to me as s iuenber of the te firm. E, B. TOWNSEND, REAL Estate BRoxen, Room 11. Pe sil eae Boe NESSIGE DEPOT, ISTH-STKEET WHAKE'S. W., for the next hive years will have a full supply of bést Penobscot riper Toe, at fair prices alway, __ Yatronize the red wawons aud get full weight.ja14-3m Ife > WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 107H, 86. ‘The Copartuership heretotore existing be- tween M. MI. Parker and Eddy i. Townsend, under the firm nanie of PARKER & ‘TOWNSEND, is hereby dis- solved vy mutual conseut, to take effect January Ist, 2887, the said M. M. Parker assuming all debts aud ob higations contracted by the firm. Signed in duplicate, MAHON SL A EDDY B. TOWNSEND. AsT shall continue in business at the old numt hy 1418 F st. I beg to thank tay friends auld the public te ‘past, aud toask its future contin iM, PAR jat-tm Real Estate Broker, 1418 F ste Two. W. Consox. Jno. W. Macans: i <a Member NX. Stock He, CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposit, Exchange, Loans. Collections. the Exchanges of New och, Phedelptuia bustoe on the Exchanges of New a Sha Baltiiore bowhi wud sold A specialty made ot Investment Securities. District Bours sud all Local Kallroed, ‘aud ode ad ai oe ‘Gas, Invarance aud Tele= Ainericau Bell Telephone Stock boughtand sold. su? ‘ellicient Brain and Nerve edewucit within Woiees EB Sq CAUTION To THE PUBLIC. Tisis to notify the public that Mr, KEY. GUTH ioucadly 0 SPRING Wali in Wanluuriom DO SORES At other persons are selling abother setting ie AND WATER, thom SAE Cee wt Soe eee See, ely upon’ ite ‘purity ‘by purchasing Tron SGHS KEY WouTH, rt Proprotors ofthe Celebrated land Soe ‘Telephone 122-2. jx6-lin Ger Taz Bsr. “THE CONCORD HARNESS” ‘We have on hand s full stock of the Celebrated Con- cord Harness of all kinds at Concord prices; also Sole Agency for the CELEBRATED WHITMAN SADDLES, LUTZ & BRO. 497 Penns. ave., next to National Hotel. a2 Hessovanrens FOR FAVORS FOR THE GERMAN. Maay Seeiee nevet betas nook 8 Ge commer RUPPERT, 402-405 7th st nw, AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. RIGHTS OF VOTERS IN TEXAS. Under Discussion in the Senate. THE ARMY BILL PASSES THE HOUSE. ——— ‘The Senate. ‘The credentials of Senators Gray, of Delaware, Dawes, of Massachusetts, and Cockrell, of Mis- sourt, for the full term commencing March 4, 1887, were presented and placed on file, Among the communications presented was one from the Commissioners of the Districtof Columbia in response to resolutions as to the sale of liquors and the issuing of licenses in the District. Re- ferred to the District, coualitee, Mr. Me from the committee on foreign re- lations, made'a favorable report on the petition of ‘Win, Webster, a citizen of the United states, with resolutions requesting the President to take such measures as, in his opinion, may be proper to Secure to Mr. Webster a just settlement «nd final adjustment of this claim for indemnity trom the British government for lands in New Zeaiand pur- chased by him in good faith from native chiets, and duly conveyed to him vetore the government of Great Britain acquired the sovereignty over that country, ‘The resolutions were placed on the calendar, BILLS REPORED. Among the bills reported und placed on the cal- endar was one by Mr. Miller, from the committee on agriculture, creating a department of the gov- ernment to be known as the department of agri- culture, and one by Mr, Sewell, from the commit- tee on library, for the completion of the monu- ment to Mary, mother of Washington. CONTESTED ELECTIONS. Messrs. Hoar, Frye and Pugh were appointed +# committee of conference on the act contested elections, ris A NEW RULE. ¥ Mr. Hoar offered an amendment to the roles, reading, “as soon as a quorum shall appear prayer shall be offered by the chaplain, and the journal shall be then read.” He sald that the object of ‘the proposed chunge was to secure the presence of A quorum of the Senate before prayer ts offered by the chaplain. If the Senate proposed to continue the expression of reverence to ihe Creator of the ‘universe, and of public dependence on that Power for guidance and support, it should be done de- cently and with decorum. ‘che spectacle of Divine service in the senate chamber, with only ‘one, two or three Senators present, ouyht not lon- gerbe continued. Referred to the cummittes on occu : ‘THE PROPOSED SUFFRAGE IXVESTIGATION DY ‘The Senate proceeded to the consideration off Tesolution reported yesterday by Mr. Hoar fn structing the committee on privileges and elec- Uons to Investigate the allegations mde by three residents of Washington county, Texas, as to thelr being driven from their homes, compeded to aban- don tit: property and deprived or the right of ‘suffrage in that county, Mr. Coke opposed Uné resolution. He protested that the proposed investigation was into a subject not within the jurisdiction of Congress, Mr. Hoar deiended and advocated the resolu- Uon. ‘The three petitioners, he said, represented that they were men of property; that they had been caring thetr ving in peacetu,, lawful and honoravie Ways, and that they had’ been driven out from their homes on American soil, They were residents of that county; nobody denied that. oe were now refugees and exiies; nobody denied a ir, Saulsbury (a member of the committee) pro- tested against the committee of priviieges and elections velng made the dumping ground tor every scalawag who chose to go tuere and make charges aguinst his neighbors. Mr, kuiuunds advocated the resolution. Sir. Eustis referred to the resolution ag Intended only W make political capital. He sald It was Waving tae bioody shirvin advance of ume. He reierred to the Eliza Pinkston investigation in Louisiana in order to show how such charges as those in relation to Texas originate. Air. Hawley advocated the resojulion. Air, Bvarts (a member of the committee) sus- tained ine resolution, aud argued iuut there could be uo beter time than tue present for inaking te THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED. After a long discussion the resolution was adopted—31 to 26—and then the Senate took up | the bill to establish agricultural experimental stations, House of Representatives. ‘The Speaker latd before the House a letter from the Secretary of tue Treasury, submitting esti- lates of the Secretary of the Interior of an appro- priation to meet the expenditures required by the ‘Mexican pension bill, Referred, [The Secretary of the Intertor estimates that $4,663,104 will be required for the frst yearly pay- ment Of pensions and asks for an appropriation of $257,000 for an increased clerical force.) ‘THE SENATE YISHERIES BILL. ‘The Senate fisherles bill having been laid. before the House, on motion of Mr. Belmont it was re- ferred to the committee on foreign affairs and leave granted that committee to report at any ume. (The granting of leave to report at any time re- quired Shanimeus consent, Due there ‘was no dis- position on the part of any member to make an objection. As it has beeh frequently held that the Tight to report atany time carried with it the Tight of immediate consideration, the bill will have the right of way in the House as’ soon a8 it.) been passed upon by the committee.) ‘THE ARMY BILL PASSED. : Mr. Bragg (Wis), submitted the conference Port upon the army appropriation bill, and it was agreed to. ‘Mr. Payson, (Mll.)., from the committee on. ptiblic lands, reported back the resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to procure the opinion of We Grp Samer Rag tog A ace Sr ion Is necessary prevent wi or public lands. Adopted. ‘TUE RIVER AND HARBOR BILLA After a brief struggle for precedence between the pleuro-pneumonta bill and the river and har- bor appropriation bill, the latter proved ful, and the House went into committee whole (Mr. MeMillin, of Tennessee, in the cl that measure, ; The District in Congress. “* TN FAVOR OP THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE. A committee composed of Messrs. Frank Humey. L. Barbour, J. C. Edwards and others were at ‘the Capitol to-day for the purpose of appearing before the House District committee in behalf of the ition to construct a memorial ‘across: the Potomac from the toot of New York avenue to m. No meeting of the committee was ‘held, however, and no members appeared, ‘THE FEOFOSED ORONORTOWN AND TENLEYTOWN CABLE In the Senate to-day Mr. Vance reported favor- ably from the District committee the bill to incor- porate the Georgetown and Tenleytown cable rail- ‘Way company, with John W. Thompson, Henry H. ‘Ouceola 'C. Green and Norval W-Burchel, of the District; and A. E. fwita’ the “Yank, pay and ‘ems re eral rank, jp SIX, colonel; adjutants general, SOCLETY ‘The Chinese minister's ball 1s, at last, an accom- Plished fact. stewart Castle is probably the finest private house in the city for entertaining a large company of people, It was, however, tasked to its utmost capacity last night. The lower floor was ‘thrown open for promenade and dancing, and the Ubrary was given up as a smoking room. The Tooms on the second floor were used for dressing- rooms, while the uy hall and the stairway were pee points of observation for viewing the gayly colored and animated scene below. ‘The ball-room was decked with palins, and an orchestra occupied ‘the music stand, ‘The guests upon arriving were received in the main reception room at the lett of the entrance by the Chinese minister; Mr, Siu, the first secretary of the legation; Mr. Liang, tle interpreter, and Mr. Bartlett, the American’ secretary of the lega- ton. Minister West and Misses West, the French, German, Russtin, Japanese, Swedish, Chilli Ausirain and Haytien inlutsters were present, an the few who have wives were accompanied by Testes. well as by the attaches of the different Jegatl ; the committees of forelgn affairs ip do and ladies were present. Postmaster Wilas was the only representative of the He was accompanied by his daughter. The minister paid the honors of the even- ing to Mra. Folsom, wiom he accompanted to sup- Per, TheSate deparunent was represented by Assistant Secretaries Porter ahd Adee, Chief Clerk Brown and Mr. J. J. Chew. ‘The dintng-room was thrown open at 11 o'lock, and there was a wild and disgusting scramble fF postiion; Women stood two deep beside the wall, and meh struggled three deep at the tuble tO secure refreshments for them, as though food had ‘nov been tasted tor days before. ‘Though the raid upon the refreshment rooms was 50 heavy at Limes as to temporarily sweep ie hereof SUll the supply was so ample that it re- qui only & few minutes to repienish, At 2:30 a.m. fresh and Warm terrapin stew, with salads and cream and champagne, were handed out as fast us called for to ali who chose to enter the sup. per room, which was not then crowded at all. The eatertayument was wonderfully well planned, and fprovisio. cuough at hand for hundreds more than ‘were present. ene acesces of the ladies were rich and parted le and material. Some of those : Of the many handsome tollets were: om Wore a dress of heitotrope moire, and cut Pompadour, with pink and helto- Urype feathers in her hafr; Mrs. Reutersktoid, bilick tulle, low bodice, with’sash of black moire, ‘and cut Jet ornaments: Mrs, Edwards, black Dro- cade, with jet ornaments; Miss West, white cash- mere, with draperies embroidered in Oriental de- sign; Misses Amelia and Flora West, pink tulle, With pink satin bodices; srs. Leiter, Walle satin, with gold and pear! embroideries and_ point lace: Mrs Dolpn, Poupadour dress of pearl euboased velvet, dismonds and polnt lace; Miss Dol white satin and tulle, garianded with pond lites: aus Odeneal, white ‘silk and tulle, with pearl Dussemeuteriés; Mrs. Laugnton, black cull embroidered with gold, pearl’ und diamot mAIBEDIS; Miss Bergiimanns, blue net over p Drocude; Mrs Kukl, witite satin with gmbroidered In gold; | Mn brocade, draped in duchess Lace; White tulle “und illies of the valley; Stockton, black vulie and iace, gar landed with bunches’ of red currants and leaves: alrs. Fortescue, plum satin and moire, enriched Wiui bro:z? pussementeries; Mrs Blatcuiord, pie coor 4: Mrs, Cua abags, aeligiro ve brat cade; Mrs. Starring, dove colored satin, brocadedin Fea Aud yisom fo9e3; sls. lug, Koen BLOWN slik, @n train, and poiht lace; Mrs Lamont, claret colored lik, tratned; Mrs, Youmans, black lace over old goid brocade; Mrs. Payne, black silk and polntlace; Mrs. Mahone, biue brocade and tulle; aulss Mahone, white tule and. moire ribbons; Muss Mary Sherman, blue nuns yelling aud tulle; MMS, Seney, cherry Satin and plush; sits, Justice Miller, crimson plush back and train, tront of rose bro: cade; Mrs, Chandler, biack b.0 “ade abd Chantuly lace; Miss Chandler, whiwe silk and lace; Mrs. Patten, Diack brocadé and thread lace; Miss Mar Un, black Uulle, caught, with popples;’ Miss Ben nect, black tulle, embrofdered in gold ‘and caught Witil Duttertites; Mrs. Norton, black silk and net; Sirs, Audenrd, cream colored brueade and duchess luce; allss Audenreld, waite satin and tulle, and red Toses; Sitss Scranton, white vulle and canary colored ‘satin; Mrs. Joh \y. Foster, pluk satin brocade; Mrs. Romero, oid guid satth and point lace; Airs. Win. Fox, White Sutin and embossed veivet; Miss Cowal, biue mé@ire ard lace; Mrs. viel ornaments; sure. Dana, black satin and thread lace; Mrs. Sow- dea, Diack brocade; Mrs. MeCaila, white fuille francaise and dueness lace; Mrs. Carter, wine col- ored satin; sitss Evarts, pale pink taille’ francaise; Airs, siorrill, slate colvred Suita and old point lace: Aulss Swan, pale peari colored brocade trunmed with Manges lace; Mrs. Spooner, russet bro iis and stontton lace; Sirs. Lowustnd, Diack jaule anculse, jet ‘bodice; Miss Waite, demi- trdned dress of pale brocade; Mrs. Bure Toughs, blue sUk and violet velvet court train and valle trimmings; wlss surroughs, white tulle and satin ribbons; Mrs, Mcailluin, Wille Ottoman silk With court truin and low boulve; aliss Lyons, rose Polnt brocade draped with Irish point ince,” Miss Herbert, white tulle and Valenciennes lace? Miss Margarcs Blaine, white plush and silk; sire Hite, pink slik and tulle; Airs. Macarthur, sliver brocade ‘Striped with claret velvet, and Mrs. Ailen Meiville, or New York, black fallle francaise and silver Passementeries, Boine of those present not otherwise mentioned iph, Evarts, Williams, Stan- were Senators ford, Palmer, Sabin, ' Sawyer, NOTES. al ‘pearl colored brocude with sherman,’ Payne, Manderson, Spooner, Senator and Mrs. Frye, Sena- Yor ard Mrs Miller, Miss Churchill, Chiet Jusiice Watte and Miss Waive, Gen. Beale, Mr. ‘Trax- mn Beale, Mr. . Youinans, ‘Gen. Viei Mr. HK.’ Viele Afr. and Ars Khoth; Gol’ and rs. J, M. Wilson, Miss Walier, Mr. Horatio King and Mrs. King,’ Gen. soynion, "Major Allss Bettiah Fox, Mr. and Mrs. v.'8. Noyes, Mr. A” R. Spofford, Mr. Kutt, Mr. Buikeley. Mr. Baxter, Mr. E W. Fox, Mr. Wm. C. Endicu.c, ft. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Miss Mary Wilsul, Mr. aud the Misses Wharton, Mr. ani Mrs. Loring, ex-Seore- tary and Miss MeCulioch, Mr, Edwards’ Mr. 8. A. Brown, Soilcitor and Miss MeCue, ME and Mrs. Fairchild, Kev. Dr. Bartiett, Col.’ and Mra. La: mont, Cofamander and Mrs. ’MeCulla, Lieutenant and 4irs Emory, Lieutenaot and ’Mrs, ‘Shaw, Mrs. 8. M. Bryan and Miss ‘Hers, 4ulsé Janes, P. 8. Brown and Miss ;. Kelm, General and Mrs. Sheridan, Col, Blunt, ‘Representative William Walter yo Mr, @nd Mrs. 0. P. Austin, Mr. and Mite. C. Crawiord, Mr. H. W. Spottora and 3ulsa Spotford, Mr. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. John ‘tweedale, ar.'and Mrs. Jay Stone, Mr. A. P. Shaw, ex-Minister Foster, Mrs. Foster, the Misses Foster, Major Goodloe and Mrs. Goodioe, Miss Clay, of Kentucky; Dr. and Sirs. and Miss Wilkinson. ‘The members of the Chinese iegation are’ most aceompilshed hosts, ‘The cordial ease and grace ‘with which they moved among tneir guests and the careful courtesy they paid to all Was much re- tharked. Mr. Bartlett, as made _hinselt mestsereiceable In prowouing ttle enjoyment of sts, delightful entertainment was given last even- members of the Capital Bicycle club at house on 15th street. ‘This was the first of monthly entertainments arranged by ‘the purpose of bringing the members friends together sovfully. ‘There were hundred people present, including mem. ithe club and thelr ladies and a few Invited fests, The general program of these pro- Posed entertainments comprises a lecture or talk by some member of the club, followed a hop, and Ught refreshments. Last evening Mr. George Kennan, the Siberian traveler, anda member of tbe club, delivered a lecture on “Vagabond Life in Eastern Ei nied with brigut pen pictures of people and character in Russia and eastern Europe and racy descriptions Of his experiences, wale “roughing it” on the Aslatlc frouer. | Atver the lecture the seats were cleared away, and the reception rooms given Uj to the dancers. ‘The wneel room On tho lower floor Was converted for the Occasion into a refresh- A large and fashionable audience witnessed the second piepentation of the ove oe National ‘theater ning, i ances were ‘wariniy applauded. “At the congas luctor Marwig was called tothe { ry ed his acknowledgments, ‘The Cleveland are expected to occupy a box this evening. ites of their home yesterday bran uur, of Leavenworth. Mrs. Gen. had with her Mra. 8. M. Bryan, Mra. Thomas. and Miss Tiers, for next Saturday afternoon, trom 5 to 7 o'clock, ‘Tt was little Miss Birdie Lucas, and not the young of Mr. and Mrs. as stated, who ‘the violin solo at the entitied to the ‘of the ty Society at hr. 8 Basay oc a wook oven aya Wey are at Woe || | ence to the Ways and means committee, 'W. Jennings Demorest, of New York, accom- panied by Mrs. Demorest and Mrs. D. G, Croly Jeunle June}, will arrive at Willant’s to-morrow evening. Mr. Demorest was the prohibition can- @idate “for lieutenant governor of New York in ‘1885, and Is One of the active leaders in the probl- bitiolt movement. Mr& Senator Stanford concludes her “at homes” to-morrow afternoon, on which occasion she will ‘be assisted by her relative, Mrs. Daniel Lathrop, of Albany, abd Miss Almee Lathrop. Mrs. and Miss Callom will be as-isted at their reception to-morrow at their residence, 1323 13th street, by Mrs. Reginald De Koven, of Cl daughter of the newly elected Senator from Il Unols, who will be remembered by her many friends in Washington as Miss Anna Farwell. Also, by @ number of other ladies, among them Mra Jno, Moginnis, fr. of New York: Mrs. Geo. ‘Mrs. Nuthanfet’ Paige, Miss Eleanor Fos- ler apd Miss Amy Nordhoff. ‘Mrs, Senator Conger, 1321 M street, will receive to-morrow, assisted by wives of the dele- gation in Congress and ovher ladies. Mr. EC. @sborn, of Brooklyn, and Miss Annie Puller, of this city, were married last evening by the Rey. Mr. Faunce, at the parsonageof E street Baplst church, They left ou the 11:20 ‘pm. train tor thelr future home in Brooklyn. Miss Bertha Heydenreich, of Staunton, is vistt- ing her cousin, Miss J. C. Diebitsch, 2014 12u Tee! Mra, Warner Miller at her reception, trom 3 until Sorclock to-morrow, will be assisted by Miss Graves of Buffalo, ass Balley ‘of Albany, Miss LAPP auburn, ii Belden ‘Amel Mrs. Churchill of Herkimer, ~~ ————— The Interstate Commerce Commission- ers. MOVEMENTS IN PAYOR OF MESSRS. VAN WICK, COX- GER AND MORRISON FOR PLACES ON THE BOARD. There is a movement of apparentiy a good deal of force and backing to procure the appointment of Senator Van Wyck as one of theinterstate rail- road commissioners under the new act of Con- grese, It is claimed that bis appointment would satisfy the public that the commission is nota tribunal designed to benefit. the corporations. No Senator or epreenntative would be eligible until after the adjournment of Congress; but it 1s sug- gested that the board need nut be made up until after the 4th of March. In connection with the board the namesof Rep- resentative Morrison and Senator Conger are also mentioned for appointment. ‘The board will con- ‘sist of three democrats and two repubitcans, and Messrs. Morrison, Conger and Van Wyck are betng more generally inentioned than any others for three of the places. In fact, written requests for the appointment of two of the gentlemen named are already being circulated ior signatures. There 4s no ume fixed fn the act witnin which the board Shall be appolnted, so that the President can deter making it up until’ after the adjournment ot Con- gress, it he sees nt. ‘The President has received a number of ons for the positions of the five AU a sulary of $7,500, and many more are expect ‘It 15 stated at the White House that the list of applicants will not be made public. Amonz those who are said to be endeavoring tu Secure appoint- ment not mentioned above are Joseph Nimmo, ex- chief of the bureau of statistics; Col. W. W. Pea- Dody, of Cincinnati, and Civil Service ‘Commis. stoner Oberly. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Atkins Is aiso spoken of as one of the members of mmission. the cot ——_—_9__ Mr. Randall’s Revenue Bill, NOT LIKELY 10 COME UP IN THE HOUSE TILL NEXT ‘WEEK. Ibis probable that Mr. Randall will not call up his revenue bUl in the House before next week. ‘The proot print of the bill was corrected by Mr. Randall today, and the Speaker was consulted with informally, There will be no trouble about getting recognition, but there is no probability of an understanding by which the bill could be taken ‘up as anf mt proposition, Hong ase e to be followed will be to move to lay aside’ the “morrison” bill and take 2, the Randall bill now on tne calendar, the new bill to be offered at Once a3 a substitute for that. ‘The feature of the ‘blll which deals with the tax on spirits is not yet definitely settled, There are two alternate prop- ‘sitions, one to make a general reduction of the tax on ull spirits or Uquors, and the other to re- peal all the tax on trutt, ‘brandies and alcohol usedin the arts. Which will prevali has not yet been determined. Ineither event all retail license ican ‘tax will be The advocates of the bill Will hold er to-night, Nét Looking after His Fenees. ASSISTANT SECRETARY PORTER STICKING TO HIS DESK. “I though you were in Tennessee looking after your senatorial fences,” said a Sta reporter to Assistant Secretay Porter to-day. “So it was pubitshed” was the reply, “but the fact is that I haven't been aw: desk for mont and ES ae oe ———_+e+_____ Something that Makes Talk. A FROULIAB SIGNAL OFFICE CIRCULAR COMES TO LIGHT. Aciroular sent out from the signal office in Au- ‘gust, 1880, has recently come to light which Causes @ good deal of comment among those who have seen it. It was signed by Capt. A. W. Greely, who was then # Heutenant on indications duty in the signal office. It announced the death | of Gen, Myer, chief signal officer, and spoke of the desirability of securing a successor who had knowledge and experience of the work of the sig- nal bureau. After twelve years experience in the Judge ot the ‘proper man torte ioe cette proper man forthe place, therefore. tly recommended the appoinunent: Of Capt H. W. Howpate to be chief’ signal ofMloat, ‘This oMicer had conducted the financial business Of the office, the circular. said, in the most careful and econotical manner, and wasn every way fitted to be atthe head of the service. ‘The re- cipient of the circular was urged tion of Senators and Representatives to the mat- ver and to influence pubile opinion as far as possi- bie in Spy HK behalf. These circulars Were sent to private individuals in different parts of the country in signal service envelopes. dere Nchaabine Like the Brilliant Comet of 1880. WHAT A WASHINGTON ASTRONOMER SAYS OF THE CELESTIAL VISITOR DISCOVERED AT CORDOVA. In speaking toa Sram reporter to-day of the dis- covery by Prot. Thome, at Cordova, of a comet in the southern hemisphere, a professor at the Naval Observatory said: “If the report proves true that the comet, in its orbit and appearance, bears a Se te ene ne 1880, i will vend to confirm astronomers in the growing ‘which ‘them unusually near the sun. The Comets Of 1843, 1880 and 1882 all bore certain re- semblance to each other, and the newly discovered comet, it is understood, bears a strong resem- Dlancé to those mentioned. These comets were ‘unusually it, came Very near the sun without aa tet saclgned a custodian e to A Vacant Cuter Cienasmp.—Secretary Lamar does not intend'to 011 Major Lockwood's place as chief clerk of the Interior department tor some Carson, J. H. Stone, C. and T. FP. Morris and Ellwood & Thorn of New York, Wm. ‘to call the atten- | Telegrams to The Star. THE REOPENING OF PARLIAMENT. MORE ABOUT THE WAR SCARE. THE RETALIATION MEASURE. Comments of the Canadian Press A SENSATIONAL MURDER IN CHICAGO. Trying to Corrupt the O'Neil Jury. THE EUROPEAN WAR SCARE, Has France Had a Hint that Germany Wants to Pick o Quarrel! Special Cable Dispatch to Tur Evextxa Stan. Loxpox, Jax. 26.—AS the chancelior’s organ in Berlin remarks this morning, liak ip the way of denials of the Daily ews’ war scare from the Europeau capitals s wanting.” All correspond- ents telegraph that it ts megaried as a pure inven- ton, The Daily News itself makes no editorial alluston to the matter this morning, despite the serious charges as to the motive of the sensation made by Uwo of its contemporaries. The French press, knowing nothing aboui the Daily News, a3 shown by Uncir allusions to Uie aristocratic tastes Of its editor, who Was a reporter on a country Paper not so long ago, attributes Its article to Its Russophiie sympathies, the opposite of course being the fact, and regards the announcement as deliberately intended to provoke hostilities, that ENGLISH TRADE MAY PROFIT AGAIN Dy acontinental war, as it did to so great an ex- tent in 1870. I learn from Paris that it is probably correct toassume thatthe French government has been confidentially apprived of an tntention at Berlin to pick a quarrel. ‘This, if the statement: be true, can only come In the shape of a request Tor an explanation of increased armument, in which case the reply would be on the part of France, first, a deulal of any increased military force, unless in the shape of ammunition and commissary supplies for Uhe resistance of a block- ade atthe holds Of the east, and, an affirmation of tue right of France to do within her borders what Gerinuny has been doing within hers. It would be asserted, also, that all the Freyélnet set will probably jo out, bringing Gen. Boulanger with mm, SO tual un cine Would be given Ferry to bold out un ollve THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION. Goechen’s Defeat Would Cause Great Joy Among the Giadstonians. Special Cable Dispatch to Tae Evexrxe Star. Lonpox, Jan. 26.—The election at Liverpool is followed with keen interest. Goschen’s opponent has proved himself an extremely skilful speaker and an able poiltical fighter, and the majority of ‘the former is almost sure to be less tuan his friends ant Shama. Re tall ot electaon 1 would undou) @ great triumph Gladstonian cause. oe THE PARLIAMENTARY SEssfoN. Points on Which Lord Randolph Will Oppose His Late Uollcagues. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to Tae Evexrc Stan Loxpox, Jan. 26.—The political situation in which parliament meets to-morrow ts one of com- plete tog. The proceedings probably will be of a very lively character, a8 so many important per- sons have explanations to make or grievances to urge. Among the first of these will be, of course, allusions to Lord Iddesleigh’s death. On this point Lord Salisbury will have a good deal to say. Al- ‘naoss in self defense he will read the correspond- ence which passed between himself and Iddes- leigh, including an unfinished letter of the latier. Churchill's courve is naturally watched with great interest. Upon this I am able to speak posi- tively. CHURCHILL WILL MAKE AN EXPLANATION. After the moving of new writs to-morrow he will ‘ask the indulgence of the house for a personal ex- planation of his reasons for leaving the govern- ment. How far, however, these will agree with the dinancial arguinents ‘which occasioned bis Te- signation on the general disagreement with the conservative policy, which was the underiving cause, nobody knows. Ihave his own authorit for saying that there are three matters on whicl he is key to oppose the goverament,- First, the Jocal government il, abolit witch there has so much dissension le the cabinet. It is a Secret whether this has been dropped of remod- led or whether It will be introduced in its original form. It the latter, Randolph will Willoppose With all his might. Third, what ts now Luown a3 Battenbengisia” ‘On the’ whole it is pretty certain the government will have to count upon him as among its enemies. Gladstone Suter teeter ur Gob ene on sae: They the new © commons, a ‘Will be a ludicrously ill-matched pair. eee INTERNATIONAL LIBEL SUIT. | Alexander’s Kidmappers Wast Dam- ages for Slander from Salisbury, Specisi Cable Dispatch to Tur Evenino Stan. Loxpox, Jan. 26.—I learn from Sofla that the Bulgarian officers concerned in the so-called kid- napping of Prince Alexander are strongly desirous tostart.a libel sult against Lond Salisbury with | Very large damages, for his reiterated public state- ment Uat they were bribed to commit the deed pcr ana Spe tion with ‘eminent au whether such an action would ile, and whether thelr presence in England would be’ necessary for pursuance, TRYING TO “FIX” THE JURY, Attempts Made to Appreach Twe of the Jurors in the O'Neil ‘Trial, New Youx, Jan.26—The work of completing the jury forthe trial of Alderman John O'Neil ‘Was resumed in the court of oyer and verminer to- before Sudge Barrett. At the opening of the pre nga Judge Barrett held’ long conversa- with Jurynian Ernest Weinman and atter the latter had taken lis seat, his honor sald: “One e Of the jurymen informs me it aR made Jenterday to Dim case, “Some one at his house di his absence and bis talk was very bad. I wish to say that if any such attempt at approach should occur to any Of the other jurors, it is thelr duty toreport the matter tht the court anay take ‘Steps Tor discovery and fenders Uniorvunately in this case the identity Of this offender 1s 10st.” HOW CANADIANS REGARD IT. ‘Terente Papers Call the Senate Hard Names fer Pasing the Fisherics Bu ‘ToRoxto, Owr., Jan. 26.—Referring to the Wasb- i i I E H Be i li i § I f i 2 | : i + : f i | pele i i =i lj a iv branch | ove tt. Second, eGercion for Ireland, whieh “be | | STABBED TO THE HEART. A_Well- Known Chicage Character Murdered as Ho Sat Drinking Wine. Cmeago, Jan. 26.—Kariy this morning Jou Watts, 8 well-known character, entered Geangr Wilson's liquor store, corner of South Water ait Clark streets, ace by a male companive and two women. quarteite entered a Wi Toora in the rar. Shorily afterwards three mes entered the saloon. One had a badly bruised toe and eye, | This one listened at the door of the wit Tom, and then, turning to his companions, sais “Now, Tm going to do him.” With that be drew 8 loug dirk trom hastily to the Wine room door. Pushing it open, he saw John Warts sitting with his back to htm and, Without ‘sword of warning, the murderer bewe over the unsuspecting man’s shoulder and PLONGED THE DAGGER CF TO THE BILT INTO His meant. Jerking is bloody weapon out, he ran through the side door, followed by his chuims, and escaped. Watts roiled trom hts chair with a wine glass StU clutched Detween his fingers, and died in a few Minutes. His friend left Ce saloon €iehoul wal ing for developments, but the women Wem Cake? y the Harrison street patrol ad jocked In ai the armory, where they are playing drunk apd feigning entire ignorance of er, Detectives have been detailed to capture the man with » Diack eye and his companions. [tis believed the» ‘a conspiracy and followed the murdered man With the Intention of Killing him. It ts stated that Watts had just returned from a ball, where he had had a quarrel with (he man Who murders lm. ‘The quarrel was over a woman. — CANADA AND IRELAND. Chamberiain Thinks the Canadiag Constitution Could be Adapted te the Latter. Loxbox, Jan. 2¥i.--Mr. Chamberlain writes to the Times at Considerable length, to show the pructte cability of the adaptation of the Canadian consti. tution to Ireland. In concluding, Mr. Chamberiatty fay's he never pretended that the Canadian const) tution could be bodily transferred, so as to sett) the relations ef Ireland and Great Britain. Tb exact nature of an adaptation which would be suitable for the Wants of Irland Is one of the estions on Which he hopes that further discus Son wit throw the Mr. Giadste theré areman e. Writing to a Glasgow paper, says circumstantial ditt the cases of Canada and Ireland, but wl under them there isa strong analogy. In thd ‘main they have (he »: p friends and foes Tory- ism has not supported trecdom in Canada, and resists it In Ireland. The towa THEY STOP RETAILING BEEK AT TRETE Rane. Cncado, Jan. 26.—A special trom Des Maines Towa, says: The brewers have aga closed theit retail bars, having discovered that While a state cond not interfere in a cause that had been trans jerred to the federal there Was nothing to prevent its beginning another cause ike it. No every glass of beer sold Was claimed to be a new offense and ground for a new action by the state. = Swept Overboard and Drewacd. St. Jonx, N. B., Jan. %6—The schooner St vd which satied for Rt ro Saturday last. 3 hack yesterday. She reports that on Saturday evening, when of Point aux, David MeDon. ald, we firs i, Was sWwepl wverboard By heavy sea and drowned. After losing part of deckioad, The veswl ran for Beaver arbor, teach= Ing Unere sonday nigh Captured in San Francisco. ACANADIAN PORGER AND RMBEZZLER DOES NOT FIND ME ASYLUM ME EXPECTED. CMICANG, Jan. 26.—A special Sys the police have under arrest in San Francisco a forger and embe7— zier named Benjamin Hageman, Who ts wanted ta ‘Thorold, Ont., to answer to the change of swipdilug Lis employer, Sir Wiilllam D. Howland, « commission dealer of Toronto, out of $15,000, Hageman conducted the baronet's branch oftice at Thorold, and. tt Isstaied Arve began bie pecal Kons tocarry a numberof wueat deals, Finaliy he appropriated the cash on band and crossed the border. ie had, however, forged. 8 number of checks and notes, and thus laid himself Mable to extradition. Detectives have been on Ube default er’s track fOr @ month, and be succeeded in leading them a merry chase, = ‘The Hudson's Bay Railroad. PRESWEST SUTHERLAND PROMISES THAT IT WILL BE COMPLETED IN TWO YEARS. Cmcago, Jan. 26.—A special from Winplpex, Man, saya: Hugh Sutherland, president on ties Hudson's Bay road, running froin here to Hudson's Bay, announced fast night that tne compar Wotlld spend $4,000,000 “the coming yeur In ¢ struction. The company. Is having ture ships Dullt at “New Castie-on-Tyne for navigation om Hudson's bay. He promised that the road would ve completed in two years tine. — Am Alleged Fraudulent Failare. (CBicAGo, Jan. 2¢.—An omnibus bill has been Died tn tue superior court on behalf of nunerots credite ors of the Chicago Drug and Chemical company Which fallea Litely, against the companys. and Others to Set aside a bunber of confessions awcainst the company. It is charged that the confesstons Of judgment were given without any consideration ior Ube purpose of defrauding the general creditors, —_ Compeser Solomon Diverced. Lonpor, Jan. 26.—A decree of divorce Was to-day granted against Edward Solomou, the composer and husband of Lillian Russell, tn favor of Lil Gres, is first wile, on Uue ground of adultery wit Lilisin Russell. “The custody of Lily Grey's child ‘Was granted to her. : Indians Said to be Suffering. 4 BAD STATE OF APPATRS SAID TO EXIST ON THB Jam BA spevial from Spokane Falls, Sr. Pav, Jan. cl ve teattad Ratirs We heme pee as TC ts sald that terrible a ane exists on the Col ville reservation, eighty wilies north, having broken out in the tribe with great fatallty. Deep snow has prevented huntlug, aud goveru ment supplies have been inadequate. From Wall Street Te-day. New Your, Jan. 26,11 a.m.—There was a firm opening at the stock exchange this morniug, first prices generally showing advances over lust even ing’s final Agures of from 4 lo & per cent, though ‘Pacific Mail was iy percent . The tra c ‘Was quiet though later It moderatel¥ active with Reading, Lackawanna aud Uniow Pacific most prominent. Further slight advances Os tO percent were rvorded in the euriy Seating, sk therimarket quickly gave way and Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific each lost 1 Richmond and West Point and Canada Southern 1 per cent, and the remalnder generully from to % percent. The market then became dull and Se a ed Which were New Eng! al i Falued the early losses, At 11 O'clock the market quiet but frm. A Message of Peace From the Czar, Loxpon, Jun. 26.—It 18 stated that the czar has forwarded & pacitic message to Buaperor Francis Joseph of Austtia. —__ Mistaken for “Scale.” 4 PARTY OF POLISH EMIGRANTS BROTALLY BEATEN BY STRIKING COAL HANDLERS. Jersey Crrv, N.J., Jan. 20.—A party of Poles from Wilkesbaire, Pi., while On their wey to Ho- Doken this morning t6 take the Bremen steamship ‘Trave were assaulted by a game of Uke coal Strikers at the corner Of Grove “and 18th streets, ‘Turee of the party were severely Injured and oue of the wen Was 80 badly hurt Ghat be tay uot re= cover. They were evidently taken by Une strikers for “scabs,” as Une assaull was unprovoked. The injured men are Adam Tarizz, Ai rdan and Gi Barno. Tarizz and Aidan were cut about the head and face. Barno bad ove of his eves gouged oUt and ils Skull ts tO be Trac arrived at midnight ou tie Pennayivaaia fod. v ht om ei arrived at midnight on ny teenth amendment to the Constitution: “The right Of citizens of the United States to vous ‘hall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by @ Slate on account Of sex. Congress Shall have ‘power, by appropriate, Iegislation, vo ene force the provisions of Chis article, Ar. Brown watntaiued that toconfer the ic or on women would tend to fn t1Cs as only the Worst elements of Cue sex Would avail Itself Of the privilege. ‘Mr. Dolph continued that under the circum a ‘shown that there was ® large Tor Us amendment, t Was the duty of Congress to submit it to the states. He had for many years been couvinced of the justice of the ——— 7 Mh he abd, that aS follow, u would involve the duty of on juries ‘other public duties: Vest said he would ‘her the right of suff Clara T. i i i a | iff ir i it & a te | i Eakirane axocauve € = ea i Hl fet il | jh ij ‘ 5 i i i F t a i