Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1887, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFPMANN, Presa b ‘Te Evexrye Stan is served to subscribers in the Senor dic jer mouth. Copies at the counter Cents each. By toail—postage prepaid—30 cents © Month. ove year, $6. six months, $2 4 at the Post Ofliceat Washington, D. C,a@ mail matter.) ‘ram—published on Friday—1 @ ‘year, postare prepaid. Far Al! mail satmcriptions must be paid in advance, ke paper sent longer than is paid for. ates of advertising wade known on application, AMUSEMENTS. Apply to the sch tise instruction. ON. JUSTIN McCARTHY, Mf. P.. the Eminent Historian ahd Literateur and ice Chairman of the Irish Purliament- ‘achington at the SEGATIONAL’ CHURCH, Oth and G street E FEBRUARY 22, 1887. <---.50 and 75e. Titi‘st, and Pennsylvania av. Lecture to bewin at 5-7 Special Engagement of MR. WILSON BARRETT, MISS EASTLAKE, And the London Princess Theater Company, Producing the foliowine repertoire, with all the Origi- ‘Vhe Grand Tragedy ecLITo. Saturday Matines..... Saturday CHATTEKTON, A CLERICAL ERROR, AND THE ‘COLOR SERGEANT. Seale of prices, 5¢. to 81 Manswer for Mr. Wilson Barrett, John Cobbe. xt week-DUFF OPERA COMPAN? 18 EW NATIONAL THEATER, Beginning MONDAY, February 21, cen ° iC OPERA COMPANY, In Eight “Superior ‘Representations of Levitimate Opera Comagues Monday, Tests ‘A TIP TO AFRICA, Mrednesday aud Friday Nieits. | with Saturday Matinee|__ SPECTACULAR EFFECTS. ‘Tuesday _ | GILBERT and SULLIVAN'S Tueel®Y siatince| Beautiful only performance | IOLANTHE. ~Tharsday and GASPARONE By the composer of Nights| “THE BLACK HUSSAR, etc. Sale of seats now progressing. 117 ‘EW NATIONAL THEATER. FIVE NIGHTS AND SATURDAY MATINEE, Commencing TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1887. —FAREWELL TOUR. ‘Mesers. HENRY E. ABBEY and MAURICE GRAU very respectfully announce the first appearance in the ‘United States, after a triumphal tour in South Amer- kea, of Mme. SARAH BERNHARDT, ‘Supported by a full dramatic company, who will ap- Pear in the fullowing repertoire: FEDORA, CAMILLE, ‘ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR, ROU-FROU, THEODORA, LES PHINX. Séqle of Prices Season Tickets Parquette, Parguette Cirle, 6 perform res, Adusittang 6 persons, 6 performances, $150: Upper Proseenium Boxes. admitting 6 persons, 6 perform ances, 8121 ‘The sale of season tickets for the six performances (only) will commence on MONDAY, February 21, and continue till TUESDAY NOON, February 2%, at Met- zerott's Musie Store, 003 Penna ave. Single Nichts—Parquette, Parquette Circle, 83; first gyre Balcony, $2.00; back rows Balcony, $2; Gallery, “ances R. MAYER, Acting Manage 7 ALPAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, THIS WEEK ONLY. Matinee Saturday. The Operatic Sensation, ERMINIE, Presented in Maxnificent Style by the Famous RUDOLPH ARONSON’S NEW YORK CASINO COMIC OPERA COMPANY, 60—ABTISTS—60. ‘Erminie has had the longest and most successful ran of amy Comic Opera ever presented in New York, and is still playing to standing room at the Casino—New York Herald. Che bening Star. Vo. TO0—No. 10,533. WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1887. TWO CENTS. j AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip. W4SHiNeTON LicT INFANTRY anMoRY. AZTEC FAIR. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK. FAREWELL SOUVENIRS PRESENTED TO THE LADIES. £18-2t HE CHARITY COMMITTEE OF THE PARISH ON tertainment and Pound corner of 14th and L UARY 18, 1887, at A HER TEMPERANCE pleasing entertainment in costume, of the Christian Church, HR HALL, (Gat, bet. Oth and sta. FRIDAY EVENING. February 18th, at 7:30 o'clock. Master of ceremonies,.. ‘SMistress Party at ALL 801 sts. FRIDAY EVENIN MOTHER Goose the Band of Hoy |ATIONAL RIFLES’ ‘The Goose family: Mother Goose, ‘Two Shoes: Mother Hubba Jack the Giant- es ina shoe and her children, Little Bo-peep and ait herus of 40 chitdret inlts’ ‘tickets, 5c. ‘or sale at the door on night of entertainment. At the close of exercises, other refreshments will be for sale by th by the young ladies of the church. R*- T. DE WITT TALMAGE, Author of the well-known series of Sermons on the “MARRIAGE RING,” ‘Will deliver his Latest and Best Lecture, “MARRIAGE.” At the Congregational Church, TUESDAY EVENING, March 1. All_seats reserved without Tickets 50c. and. 75c. charge at Ellis’ Music Store, 9:7 Pennsylvania RON cannivar ap Mant of the UNION VETERAN CORPS, OLD GUARD, WILLARD HALL, Commencing FEBRUARY 14, 1887, TWO WEEKS. ‘Dancing every night, from 10 to 12 o'clock. ‘Season Tickets, admitting gentleman and lady..$1.00 Single admission, 10 cents. NEW PUBLICATIONS. Resy To-wonnow. THE MARCH ST. NICHOLAS. Opens with an account of the boyhood of T. B. Aldrich, by W. H. Rideing. the story of ‘‘Jacqueline of Holland,” a truly his- toric girl, by E. S. Brooks. Other contents include a story of Alaskan adventure: ‘Washington's Boyhood,” telling of one of his most influential friends, one whom he never met; “Ready for bustness;” several stories; serials; etc, etc. Now ready. Price 25 centa. ‘Tue Centon Co., New York, ‘This is followed by “A New Chapter of Youur Fiso Norse Lie Tex IN WASHINGTON. NOTHING SO GOOD, NOTHING 8O STYLISH, NOTHING SO DURABLE, FORTHE PRICE, AS OUR $20 AND $25 SUITS MADE TO MEASURE, OR OUR $5. 86 AND $7.50 TROUSERS, ALSO MADE:TO ORDER. __ NEXT WEEK-MODJESKA_ 6 (AMAtan's GRanp orrRa House MODJESKA, MONDAY, February 21, ‘Matinee Saturday. EXTRA HOLIDAY MATINEE TUESDAY, (Washington's Birthday.) MODJESKA, Supported by MAURICE BARRYMORE and Her Own mars WASHINGTON THEATER. 4 FOUR BIG SHOWS IN ONE 4 GUS HILL'S WORLD OF NOVELTIES. mraz wne GS AT ONE TIME, 4 an Gus Hill. Mile. Alberta, Barretta Sisters, Mlle. Pritchard, Mile. Bennetta Halnen and Videegs Webet tax! Fields. Vidocgs, Lottie Gilson, Dolly Foster, &. Stonday, Ruesday Th Next week AUSTRALIAN NOVELTY GO. MUSEUM. A Glorious Comedy Performance. ‘Two-and-a half hours of Continued Laughter, "Thursday, Priday, aud Seturtey: CHAKLES GILDAY and FANSIE BRAN, Tn their New Sade Splitting beseeoanza, in their New Side Sp extra OF BIE. aL Everybody that likes to laugh should see it. <i of ‘Semues, Sperialtien, Dances, Ee. Next week traomdinary attraction, TBE DERVILLES' GkEAT DUUBLE SHOW, Performers. Bt Faas RECEPTION AND BALL Of the ‘TRISH-AMERICAN CLUB, At MASONIC TEMPLE, ‘MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 21, at 9 o'clock. Tickets. admitting a gentleman and ladies, &2—for sale at Brentano's, or by any member of the Club. _Full Marine Band. N64 SUPPER AT THE AGED WOMANS HOME oF SS y THUISDAN Pau isthe PRD SY, Ped. fae 2 AY, Z Ay, Pe wa = nei 36 7 PAs bee, By 64 Misses in Costumes of Five Nations. MILITARY DKILL by 24 Youn Ladies. and Vocal Concert, with grand inart, At the LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY, Under Albauri's Opera House, o MONDAY and TUESDAY FEBRUARY “1ST and S20. Under the auspices of the ladies of St.Andrew's P. EL Church. assisted by the ladies of St. John's, Trin: ity, Epiphany, Ascension, St Pauls and © Church. Navy Yard. For the benefit of St. Andrew's. A splendid lunch served at noon, 25e. _ Supper each evening, sla carte, iasiun, evemninst. Pickets for sale at Ellis’ and. muons Wiubic stores aiid of the ladies ot the church As8s Evo rHeaTeR ook weer, commscixg ym ‘The Popular Character Actor, DOMINICK MURRAY, ie ESS PR ArED Lin oun — ay "LEN DID COMPANY. § MATINEES—20,, ‘Teall parts of the hose. Childre TRo Etre Change for lerorved obi _Next week-TAKEN PROM LIFE ug INGREGATIONAL CHURCH. _ ‘THE STODDARD LECTURES? New course for 1887. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY EVENINGS, FEB. “1, 23, 25, 28, MARCH 2. 1_NAPOLEO® IT, and the FALL OF PARIS. T-QUEEN ELIZABETH. T-CHAKLES DICKENS and HIS TRAVELS, (Entirely New Lectare.) IV—PETER THE GREAT. ‘V-EGYPT and the NILE. Course Tickets, #2 and $3. Single Reserved Seats, The Bimisston sb. * COURSE TICKETS NOW ON SALE LasT WEEK tation of our kind Accepting the invitation of our bad patrons, the xe. LAST WEEK, Remember, all competent skilled, wonderful arti. sans. Heception hours: 10 to 12 sme WoT to10 100. SOME OF THESE, YES MOST OF THEM, ARE HEAVY GOODS, BUT WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FEW STYLES OF SPRING WEIGHTS THAT WE ARE MAKING AT SAME PRICES. CONSTANT ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE TO OUR LINES OF THESE GOODS FOR SPRING USE, SUCH CHOICEGOODS ASTHESE DON'T USUALLY GET INTO TAILORS’ HANDS AT THESE PRICES. THE GOODS THEMSELVES, THE PATTERNS AND THE: WORKMANSHIP DEFY COMPETITION ATTHE PRICES. SOME OF THEM ARE MIX- TURES, SOME ARE CHEOKS, AND SOME ARE ANY.MAN WHO WANTS A PAIR OF EARLY SPRING PANTS WILL BE SURE TO LIKE THESE GOODS AND THE PRICES. CALL AND_ LOOK aT EB BARNUM & CO. 931 PaNxsyivanta AVENUE, Cuzae Travetsxe Dresses. and-half wide, all-wool, fine quality SUITING in Stripes and Mixtures reduced to 81 per yard. Choice shades and new styles. Elegant CAMEL’S HAIRS reduced to 81. Fine CORDUROYS st 75c., worth $1. t quality FAILLE FRANCAIS and JERSEY -duced to 75e. All colors. sciite FRENCH CASHMERES, 48-in, wide, reduced oe. Paris ROBES at half price. ‘Fancy VELVETS, all reduced in price. Pajama FLANNELS, choice styles. ‘Medium weight DRESS GOODS, all reduced in price. All-wool Printed CHALLIE, 50c. Plaid and Striped WRAPPER FLANNELS. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. M. =A, SPECIAL COMMUNICA- Lay Of DAWSON LODGE, No. 10,4. willbe held at the Temple, 8 p.m. sharp, SATURDAY, Feb. 19. 1887. Members ‘of sister frat invited tobe present. By onder of the We AL "ie He WILEISS, Seo. EDITOR EVENING STAR: Tn 0 artiole published in yesterday's Critic, Mr. ‘Wm. H. Alden, of 1308 8 st. n.w., states that a can- ‘Yasser who was soliciting signatures in favor of the Proposed Cable Raflway called at his residence and, althoush informed that Mr. Alden opposed the project insisted upon writing the name on the petition as in favor of the road. Mr. Alden concludes as follows: “He cunningly obtained my name, wrote ét himself and put down the number of the house against her pio fest, saying, ‘We write “objects opposite the names of those opposed.” Comment is unnecessary. as that pete feoar solidly infavee Sr aseread. Peete oe idly In favor tee will not be deceived by the fraud.” boars In reply to the above, I would respectfully state that said paragraph has done a great injustice, and I desire to correct the same through the columns of your paper, In every instance while canvassing the town where ob- Jections were found, their names were taken on separate lists. ‘The petitions in favor of the cable railroad and presented to Congress thus far number 30,000 names Tho objectors are comparatively few in number, and their names were taken on separate sheets in order to ascertain the real sense of the com- nmnity, and in no case were sich names presented to Congress as being in favor of the project. It can be sald ‘that Washington 1s almost unauimously in favor of the cable road on the route where it is proposed to run. Very respectfully, GEO. 8. BOUDINOT, 1t*_In charge canvassers Washington Cable Railway. WE CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION To Auction Sale of ‘THREE SMALL HOUSES, On 23d st.,near N.H. ave, By JNO. BOWLES & CO., TO-MORROW, at FOUR P.M. This i y small is Isa pre-emptory sale on small cach payments and long time. A few jollars will secure a 12 ber centinvestment, cess “e=> DR, S. T. MASON, DENTIST, FORMERLY | ae 2 st. has removed his office to 1201 PENNA AVE., CORNER 12TH ST. _Cocaine and Gas administered. £18-1m @=> OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON MAR- t= KET COMPANY. oe cee hy op Ma, complaint, copied from the SMontgom: Advocate axainst the manazement of the Washington Hay Market, appeared in your columns a few evenings: since, and sui juently acard from E. B. Lafferty aj peared denying the allegations referred to, so far as. Was coucerned as a coutmission merchant, As the Washington Market Company is charged with regulating the space referred to, and used under an act of Congress as a wholesale market for hay, live stuck and other coarse aud bulky articles, it would seem to be the duty of the Market Company to investi- gate these public complaints and denials, in order, therefore, to remove any just cause of com- plaint which farmers or others having the right to sell Products on these wrounds, miy have against any por. Sons in charge of the zrounds, the welsh master Ceany commission inerchants transacting the busineas there, the Market company will appoint a special. counties to take charge of aud thoroughly investigate any epee charges, made in writing and filed with the cleck of te Starket company, of mimaasageuent or any unwarranted interference in any way between sel- Jers and buyers who have occasion to transact business upon these wholesale market grounds, and will also consider any suggestions that may be made for the Detter accommodation of this class of dealers. ‘THE WASHINGTON MARKET CO., By _P. 8. SMITH, clerk. Washington, D. C., February 17, 1887. 118-26 g=> HOME MISSIONARY MEETING AT THE North Presbyterian Chureh, on FRIDAY, Febrisry 18th, at 7:30 pan, Addresses by Dr. Beas. and Col Hauxixs, “Music by Prof. Kixe. The public are invited. s1F2e" MERCHANTS ARE EAR: “> quested toclose their etures all doy on the x2d of Feb'y. The public will please abstain from shoppin; ‘that re feat” MY cr ees? ASSEMBLY, K. of L. ATTENTION, DRUGGISTS! AND OTHERS. Splendid opehing fora good dmx store in s well-settled white neizhborhood, corner 4th and G sts, Bedi BO ME math we bay arindows: substantially built; all accomodations: perfect title; abstract an deeds free, "Price only $3,000; 95 cash.’ Excellent i- vestment for any one; cannot be duplicated in the Dis- tict; in fact, good Location for any kind of ‘bu ily at otice to WELLER & REPE’ we 326 Pennsylvania a ‘Having acquired an interest in the Greenleaf Market and Grocery Store, 1260 4 st. s.w., formerly owned by D.C. Tuner, 1 will be pleased {0 see all’ my old friends and the publieceneraliv. Telephone orders will Teovive proniptattention. “WALKEI {t. HOPKINS, f4-lwe Late with “Wixom,” 9th st, SPECIAL NOTICE. od HICHARD HENDERSON, formerly of $03 9th stn. wa where o Sides was desteoyod by ike fe of Decomber ath, 168 ‘We ber leave to call the attention of our customers and the public to our having opeued, at- 983 Feat. ty W. with an entirely new and complete. stock of “Wall boon iiost carefully aclected ands we, tet por sees mn most eareftly geleeteds anid, we, Sra Persotial attention to-all orders entrusted £9 ‘mith our increased facilities, that we will merit a con: tinuance of the patrouae so’ Uberally extended in the past. Very respecefully, * RICHARD HENDERSON, JAS, B. HENDERSON, Manager, nso AS <e=>,, DRC. U. KENNEDY, SURGEON DEN- ‘tist, “office and residence, 1428 New York bet. 14th and 15th sts, 12-1 q=>, THE MISSES AGER, FORMERLY OF Se oddie e seonaws wil furtiee nee a oe to imuers at their residence, No, ‘as usual—Tuesdays’ and fotwe IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, . Weller et al. v. Fannie J. Clement 0. 10,284. “Eanity Door0. On, motion of ‘the complainants, by Mr. James F. ‘Hood, their solicitor, itis ordered that the defendant Phinéas 1. Nares, cause his appearance to be entered. herein on oF (before the frat rule-day occurring forty ys after this day: otherwise the cause Will be pro- ceeded with as in case of default. ‘Provided that a copy of this order be published once a.week for three successive weeks before sald, rule-day in the Washington Law Heporterand in thé Evening tar. ‘The object of this suit is to remove s cloud from the title to oriinal lots numbered fourteen (14)and fifteen (15), in square numbered one thousand and forty-Ave (1045), in the city of Washington, By thie court. WM, M. MERRICK. A true copy. Test: R. J, MEIGS, Glerk. fil-law3 By M. A. CLANCY, Ass’t Clerk. Ke = ‘S. SHEDD. ‘J. L. SHEDD. 8.8. SHEDD & BRO, GaS FIXTURES. Pyumbing and Gas Fitting, Furnace, Latrobe and Rahge Work. Job work promptly attended to. 19 438 9th st. now. ae, ACARD.—I DESIRE TO INFORM MY friends and the public that I have taken the Lumber Yard ae conducted by my father, (the Wn. McLean,) and ain stoking the same’ with Serge ve will bear tha to meet the wishes ius. Very teapectfaliy = OBERT J; McLEAN, im? ay B sts. n.w. <g> JNO. W. Cousox. , W. MACARTNEY, t=» Member'N. ¥. Stock Kx. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposits. Exchange, Loans. Collecti Railroad Stocks and Bonds, and_all securities Usted on the Exchanges of New York, wAapecialgy medect Iahesteat Securities, District pecialty a es. Bead abd all Local Railroad, Gas, tnsurance and Telot 7 in. “American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. su7 NOW 18 THE TIME TO PLACE YOUR ‘onter for Dress shires with with fT. HALLs St. now. Prices from 80 to 824 per half dozen, uit Factory. i 908 tal SP) NOTICE—T HAVE REMOVED ‘to 806 Lst-n.w. F.KRAUSE, Leader Krause™ Orchestra, office 903 Pa. ave. n.w. (Metzerott's music story), Music for Keceptions, Balls, Germans, Etc. “um (JHE MODERN STANDARD OF COMFORT Is fully met with our PALACE KING Furnaces, KITCHENER Ranges and PLUMBING SPECIALTIES, and now is the time to make contracts for the coming ‘building season. HAYWAED & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th street CHEAPEST AND CLEANEST FUEL. WASHINGTON GAS COMPANY'S ‘Orders received at (Office Gas Company, 413 10th st. n. w. Either of the eight offices of JOHNSON BROTHERS. 4.G. JOHNSON & BROTHERS’, offices, Y. BALDWIN JOHNSON’S offices. HENRY A. JONES’, grocery store, 3101 M st. n.w., Georgetown. CUT CLEAN IN (APOTHER sop Lor ‘Some of these goods are s little shop worn. ‘ot Ladies’ Slippers and N. P. Ties at one-half value. J. W. SELBY, 1914-1916 Pennsylvania sve. a £1461" /ANORAMA OF BATTLE OP BULL 15th at., two blocks south of | are, Open from 9 a. m. to 10°p. m2. fe14 es Er alsin Tr Wax Paz You To Bor {actos 2 Teper with ete Dk SOOT 5 2K ee ‘Sacques and Short: ——s ‘LAD! ATTENTION. —- ELEGANT PARLONS FOR Phe ELITE, St ee ties Chiro and Manicure. 1115 Pa. ay ext door Falais Royal. 26 Years practice. en fen =_ DENTAL INFIRMARY OF Ke ‘UNIVERSARY, 929 8th ea Crown and Bridge aN witkoct ities, and al other Dental work at cost of mate! ide! supervision Uf the Broteenoe at Operate Bonnier soe DEE isl <a ‘OPEN ALL NIGHT. Night calls it ech amma fear pare deci to "AIBN & OGRAM, 2.1m 15th st. sud New York ave. WASHINGTON, B.C. DEC. 10, 1886. tweet. Ar Paoh Boreloters erin rm Eee Pie BEND jercby die ‘solved by niutual consent effect January 1 Tas, the said LEH sewtming alt deb apd obligations coutracted by the arm. Bighed tx Supt XEON MP DY B. TOWNSEN ee ee ffbepos betiounge cxteaded to me ans member E. B. TOWNSEND, % ‘Rein Kerare Buoxen, | <— EF. BROOKS, GAS FIXTURES, Bo. ‘No Charge for Hanging. 531 15th et,, Corcoran Buflding. Fee Pies hans wanna the rel wagons ad get full weight Ja14-2m Govexnwent RECEIPTS To-Day.—Internal reve- nue, $311,306; customs, $741,668. Ex-Mayor anp Mrs. Wu. R. Grace, of New ‘York, dined with the President and Mrs. Cleveland last évening. Tue First allowance under the receht act of Congress pensioning survivors and widows of the ‘Mexican war was made yesterday by the commis. ‘sioner of pensions to Senator John 8. (Cerro Gordo) Williams, of Kentucky. NAVAL OnpERs.—Surgeon T. Woolverton, or- dered to the Washington navy yard March 1st, Surgeon A. M. Moore, detached from duty at marine headquarter March 1st and granted leave for one year with permission to abroad. Sur- geon M. L. Ruth, detached from the Washington navy yard and’ ordered to duty at the marine headquarters, AN ITALIAN VesseL AsHonE.—The ‘signal service observer at Ocean City, Md., reports this morning: “Italian barque Quattoro, from Buenos Ayres to Delaware Drenkwaten, ashore five miles from here. ‘Wreckers working on her.” A Davanrex was born this morning to Capt and Mrs, A. W. Greely, REINstaTEp.—Dr. C. A. Norton, recently dis- missed from the surgeon general’s offi ce, has been Telnstated by the Secretary of War. THE RESIGNATION OF LiEUT. PowzLL.—Second Lieut. Joseph S. Powell, of the signal corps, has Voluntarily resigned from the service, to take ef- peace 28th of Spas Pending the eee uc is resignation he hag been ordered Washington to report, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL Went to Fortress Monroe to-day for a few daysrest and recreation. He expects to return on Monday. Miss Vilas ac- ‘companied him, ah THE WHITE HOUSE DINNER TO THE JUSTICES, Other Social Events, The President's dinner to.the Justices of the Supreme Court last evening might be called a rose Ginner, as that flower prevailed amongst those used inthe table garniture. The mound of bon- silene roses in the center was a grateful innova- ‘on upon the scales; and the open books of Law, made of white immortelles and lettered with pur- ple ones, were suggestive of the great, learning of the distinguished men who are the national heads of the profession, Two high stands were filled with red and yellow roses, and at either end of the table @ flat floral plece, representing the crossed swords of justice was made of white and redcarnations. ‘The corsage bouquets and the bou- tonnteres were roses. ‘There were no Wine glasses, at the covers of Mrs. and Miss Cleveland. ‘The din- ing room, drawing rooms, corridors and the East Toom, where the guests were received were elabo- Tately banked with cut flowers, festooned by vines and sdaded by plants. ‘The ‘President escorted Mrs, Waite to the table and Mrs Cleveland was taken by thechier justice. ‘The President sat on the north side of the table with Mrs. Waite, Mr. Jus- Uce Bradley, Mrs. Harlan, Mr. Justice Matthews: and Mrs, Biatchford on his right and Mrs. Miller, Mr, Justice Field, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. Justice Gray, ‘Mrs. MeMillan and Hon, Patrick’ A. Collins on his left hand. Opposite the President were Mrs. Cleve- land with the Chief Justice, Mrs. Bradly, Mr, Jus- Uce Harlan, Mrs, Evarts, Mr. Develin of New York, ‘Mrs, Edmunds and Mr. Stetson of New York, to the Tight of her, and Mr. Justice Miller, Mrs. Field, Mr. Justice Blatchford, Miss Cleveland, ex-Mayor Grace, of New York, and Mrs, Collins to her lett. AU the ends of the table ‘sat Senator McMillan, Ars. Vest, Senator Edinunds, Mrs, Stetson, Sena: tor Vest, "Mrs. Grace, Senator Bvaris and Mrs. ve ‘The Marine band played for the introductory and Promenade a new composition of Prof. J. P. Sousa’s, called the Presidential Polonaise. ‘Mrs. Cleveland wore a_princesse robe of ruby Plush with a demi train, the corsage cut square, and trimmed with folds of silk and frills of lace, and she wore her hair dressed high, in puts, Miss Cleveland wore a bodice and train of claret velvet With front of ecru lace, Mrs. Miller, train and low bodice of primrose French faille, with pet- Ucoat of yellow towered brocade and cascades Of polnt lace on the side; Mrs. Field, evening dress of blue and brown striped satin, garlanded with Toses; Mrs. Waite, trained dress of bronze satin, cut out in the neck and edged with lace, and & Gapeot point lace; Mrs Harlan, black fallle, front draped in chentilé, dotted net,’ and high ruutued with Jet; Mrs, Matuheing elegant tollet o Jonquil satin, low e, edged with folds tulle and. the toot ot skirt wad edge of train trimmed with ruching of tulle and knots of ribbon; Mrs. Bradley, Diack brocade, with front of gold embroidered Satin, cape of point lace, with bows Of pink ribbon; Mrs. Blatchford, dress of black vel- Yet, looped atthe ‘sides, over petticoat of sliver brocaded white satin; Mrs. Vest, dress of black Satin, garlanded with fed roses; Mrs, Collins, wine colored velvet, with front of wine brocade: Mra, doun E. Develth, black-satin, flounced with*thread lace; Sirs. McMillan, bfack satin, frilled with point lace; Mrs. Evarts, court dress of black velvet, with froni panel of black and white satin brocade? Mrs. Stetson, cream colored satin brocade, enriched With point de Venice drapery; Mrs. Grace, apple blossom brocade, cut en traine, and with short panels of olive velvet on the sides; Mrs, Edmunds ‘ore a dainty tollet of Quaker gray satin, finished about the throat aud heads with woiat ios. Mrs. Senator Cullom, who held a crowded recep- Uon yesterday, was assisted by Miss Cullom, Mrs, Jules Guthridge, Miss Walte, “Miss Daniels, Miss ‘Wood, iiss Fisher and Miss Ames, Mrs, Mather, of Cleveland, Ohio, 1s the guest of her sister, Mrs. Col. John Hay. A party given by Miss Mattie Mitchell last even- ing, at the National, occupied three boxes, and consisted of Mrs. M¢Pherson, Gen. and Mrs. Nich- Olas Anderson, Mrs. Edward Farrington of New York, Mrs. Henry Vall, Miss Vail, Miss Flora West, Count Lippe, Mi8s Markoe, Miss Cameron, MissSte~ Yens, Mrs, Townshend, Miss Sallie Lor{ag, Baron Zedtwitz, Mrs, Andrews, Mr, and Mrs, slack, Mr. and Mrs,” David King, the German and French Alnisters, Col. Crosby, Mr. de Wecherlin, Mr. de Vere Graiam, the tendr; Dr. Ruth, Senator Hale, Mr. Berry, Mr, Webb and Count Sala. ‘The party, with the dddition of Mr, Wilson Barrett, were en: tertained to a supper by Senator and Mra MePrer- Son at thelr residence, on Vermont avenue, ‘They Sat ab sthall tables in'the dining-room, which was pretully decorated with flowers, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. McPherson, Mrs. abin, Mrs, Cockreli, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs, Dawes, Mrs, Mitchel Mrs. Payne, Mrs. J.P, Jones, Mrs, Manderson an others held'thetr closing offal receptions for the ason. Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Bryan gave a charming house Warming reception in thelr beautiful new hi Qn Massachusetts avenue, last evening, trom Dr. T. A. Bland gave a reception last évening at his residence, 1121 10th street, to representatives of nine Indian tribes now tn thé elty, ‘The Indians Present were Col. Harkins, of the Chickasaws; Col. Grayson and Judge Sidham, of the Creeks: Capt, Standley, of the Choctaws;'J. B, Hewitt, of the Tuscaroras; Chief Lone Wolf, of the Kiow: and his interpreter, J. H. Given? Chiet sake, 0 the Caddos; Chief Navarre, of the Pottawatomies; Ponjo, of the Seminoles, Mrs, Charles McMillan, 1719 Rhode Island ave- nue, will give acard tea and musicale Saturday, February othe frou 410 7 : ‘Unger, the New York Murderer. ‘HIS MARRIAGE IN WASHINGTON—DISMISSED FROM THE Edward Unger, who is being tried in New York for murder, Was dismissed, and not honorably dis- charged, from the navy May 24th for stealing a bale of sheeting while serving as mate on board the U. 8.8. South Carolina. Unger confessed his guilt in a well-written appeal for mercy to tary Welles. He stated that he was dri commit the act by extreme want. He entered the ‘A GALOON KEEPER YINED $100. ‘To-day, in the Police Court, Mr. Padgett called Judge Snell’s attention to five charges of selling Mquor to minors against Alfred Wandel, the saloon keeper at the corner of 14th and E streets north- ‘west. Five colored boys ranging in age from 15 to pibaersen got his cheeks aba Rherwants 8 cl eenanged the cheees mnanged for drinks. One of the wit. nesses sald the hoya ad een playing poo! and AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE ANTI-POLYGAMY BILL. A Substitute in the Senate. —-__. The Senate. ‘The presiding officer laid before the Senate re- taliation resolutions of the Maine legislature in re- gard to trade relations with Canada. Laid on the DISTRICT BILLS. Bills relating to the District of Columbia were Teported from committees, and placed on the calendar as follows; Relating to arrers of taxes, ‘To regulate the construction and operation of ele- Yators. For the relief of st. Dominic’s church. Directing the Commisstoners to establish streets ‘and avenues in the county. Mr. Evarts presented the credentials of Frank Hiscock as Senator from the state of Kew York, Tm 1887, ae commencing March 4th, RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATIONS. Mr, Dolph offered a resolution authorizing the committee on commerce to sit during the recess of Congress at such places in the United States as it may deem proper, to inquire into the laws and Testlations governing the use of moneys appropri- ated for rivers and harbors; the character, impor- Tance and condition of the’ work, and all matters Connected therewith, with power to send for per. sons and papers, employ a sten > ferred to th cotunities on commer, A SUBSTITUTE ANTI-POLYGAMY BILL. ‘Mr. Edmunds presented conference report onthe Utah polygamy bill in the shape of a substitute for both Senate and House bils. The substitute, consisting of twenty-seven sections and occupyii nineteen printed pages, was read in full by tae a Mr. West said that as a matter of course the pill would become a law, but he could not vote for Mr. Edmunds replied to Mr, Vest’s objections, House of Representatuves. Mr. Haynes (N. H.) stated that on Tuesday next, at 3 o'clock, he would ask the House to take ap- Propriate action relative to the death of Senator Pike, of New Hampshire. nate FOV! Storms of court at Bay CRY. Miche ‘There was an extended colloquey between Mr. ‘Taisney and Mr. Ranney on the report. aie Feport was then agreed to—yeas, 125; nays, ‘THE INVALID PENSION BILL. On motion of Mr. Townshend, of Mlinols, the Senate amendments to the invalid pension appro- priation bill were non-concurred in and a confer- ence ordered. MEXICAN AND OTHER PENSIONS. Mr. Townshend, from the committee on appro- Priations, reported a bill appropriating $4,663,104 for the payment of Mexican and other pensions, Committee of the whole, The Grant Memorial Bridge. CAPT, SYMONS BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, ‘Tho House committee on public buildings and grounds held a meeting today and heard & statement by Capt. Symons in favor of the proposed Grant memorial bridge. to Arlington. Capt. Symons urged that the bridge, besides being a most suitable monument to ‘the general who spanned the Potomac, was greatly fed. It would, he sald, be of service to all strangers who visit the graves at Arlington, to the people of the District and to those-of Virginia, The present “Long bric "he said, Was dangerous On account of horses being frightened by the cars. As to the site contemplated, he said that, while there might be others better from an engineer's standpoint, that the foot of New York avenue was most convenient. ‘The committee listened very attentively to his statement, and the indications are that they are in favor of constructing the bridge. There is no hope of passing the Dill this session, but they probably give it the benefit of a favorable re- to boost it next session, District in Congress. ‘THE H. R. STABLE. In the Senate yesterday afternoon Mr. Hale withdrew his objection to the consideration of the House bill appropriating $6,500 for the erection of @ stable on the lot on the east side of 34 sts between Maryland avenue and B street south for use of the House of Representatives and it was passed, Capitol Topics, THE DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL PASSES THR HOUSE, ‘Mr. Grosvenor attempted to get the vetoed pen- sion bill of Sally Ann ‘Bradley before the House yesterday after the anti-Mormon bill had been dis- of, but the House refused to consider it, and K UP and passed the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill, ainended so as to strike out all ‘the increases of salary. ‘THE EADS BILL AS IT PASSED THR SENATE, The Senate yesterday -passed the bill to charter the Eads Ship Railway company by a vote of 46 to 7. The bill as passed incorporates James B. Eads and some eighty other persons under the name and title of the Atlantic and Pacific Ship Railway company. The stock is not to exceed $100,000.000; and When ten per cent of stock 1s subscribed and ten per cent thereon paid in cash, a meeting of stockholders is to be held in Washington or New ‘York for the election of directors, If ten millions Of stock is not subscribed for and ten per cent in cash paid thereon within two years, the charter 1s to expire by Iimttation, Lees AS THE SCHOOL BOARD ALARMED. Statements Made by Senator Plumb Cause Them Anxiety. PRESIDENT DARLINGTON SAYS THE SCHOOL SYSTEM 18 THREATENED—PROPOSITIONS TO FILL UP THR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING WITH LOW GRADE PUPILS, TO ABOLISH LONGEVITY PAY, AND LIMIT TEACHERS’ SALARIES—THE SCHOOL BOAMD 10 MEMOIKALIZE CONGRESS AND THE PEOPLE. A special meeting of the school board was held last night to hear a report from the president, Mr; Darlington, and Superintendent Powell, who were appointed a special committee to inform the Sen- ate sub-committee on District appropriations in regard to the wants of the schools, Mr. Darl ington made a statement, reciting what had been stated at an interview between the minds of the committee and the longevity system, which continued aly” over pel four years and was intended to encour- teachers, “Senator Plumb, however, declared tt was simply an infanious systein of pen- teachers uy 3 wo pon the, governme question 1s imminent and where the responsibility DISCUSSING THE SITUATION. An animated discussion followed Mr. Darling- ton’s statements, the members endorsing Mr. Dar- Ungton’s statement to the subcommittee. Mr. Curtis believed the minds of the subcommtt- tee had been potsoned by persons unfriendly to the nt administration of the public scl He noticed that in the formation of citizens’ com- mittees, almost invariably some one inimical to the schools wasselected as a committee on schools. Mr. Darlington said Senator Dawes remarked ‘that he and other Senators would not vote a dol- lar for street improvements until school accommo- dations for all the children had been provided, saying that the wealth of the city was in its child Ten and notin the streets. Mr. Darlington inter- preted, Mr. Plumb's attitude as a proposition to leave the high schools and higher grades to retro- le. Sir Fish reterred to the situation as crisis in ‘school affaira. He expressed regret that any por- ton of the country should be represented by such intel it Senators, but found hope in the fact that Mr. Plumb did not constitute the whole Con- = ir. Johnson thought the position taken by ie Senate subcommittee threatened great danger. Mr. Clark remarked that teachers’ salaries were now ten per cent. lower than they were from 1868 to 1877. ENDORSING MB. DARLINGTON’S STATEMENT. ‘Mr. Koss offered a resolution, which was adopted, “that the board of trustees has heard with sur- Prise of the statements made to the president of ‘the board and the superintendent by the sub- committee of the Senate; that said committee bes eved statements made to them, that children re- ‘siding in Washington have been denied admission to the public schools of the District; that the board is grateful to the president of the board and to the papeeinvendens, for their defense of the cause of the teachers and of the schools, and heartily endorse the truth of the statements made by them to the said subcommittee as reported to- night, namely, that no child of proper school age has been refused admission to the public schools or unprovided with a competent teacher for every school hour of every school day of the year, and ‘that the only curtailment of the school life of any child has arisen from the failure of Congress to provide suflicient buildings for school purposes.” 70 PREPARE A MEMORIAL. Upon motion of Mr. Fish, the president of the board was deputed to prepare a memorial to present to Congress and the people on this subject, and. the board adjourned. Kee What Commissioner Webb Says, NO.CHILDREN DENIED ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL—THE QUESTION OF TEACHERS’ SALARIES, ETC. Comiiasioner Webb, when asked by a Star re- porter to-day as to the version of the interview with Senator Plumb, given to the school board by Mr. Darit said that it was substantially True, according to his recollection, but omitued one charge that was made, and that was that the Dis- trict authorities had put sixteen youths on the roll of teachers in order to fill out the appropria- tions. The Commissioners, however, were informed by Superintendent Powell that there was not a single teacher employed who did not hold a teac ers’ certificate and had not passed the teachers examination as prescribed by the rules. The school board, Mr. Webb said, had charge of the schools and he, as District, Commissioner, was not per- sonally acquainted with all the details concerning them, but so far as his knowledge went he believed there was no truth in the statement made to the Senate sub-committee that children had been de- niedjadmission to the schools. No compliint had been made to the Commissioners that children en- Utled to admission had been excluded. Mr. Webb, ‘Who Was present at the interview described by Mr. Darlington said he did not remember that the name of Mr. Warner was men- tioned, Senator Plumb did speak of Mr. Emery, Mr. Webb did not Know from whom the ‘statements upon which the sub-comuilttee based its conclusions had come. “We have been met everywhere,” he said, “by some hostile influence, When we were before the liouse committee we found that they had been there. It 18 singular,” observed Mr. Webb, “that so many good citizens of the District will’ see these things going on and never come forward. On the other hand, there are men who come here ST aed Lee ‘do anything; wi fore Congress con eta wo, gecbetore thecongressional ‘commnit— tees before we have had a chance to have a hearing, and continually embarrass the Commis- sioners.” When asked by a Star reporter as to the state- ment that the school affairs were administered in the interest of the High school and higher grades ‘to the injury of the lower grade schools, Mr. Webb tively declared that such Was not’ the case, The ign school, he sald, Was established by those who were inimical to the present school manage- ment, the former trustees. It was their pride—their pakke et for it ent Comusstoners had taken it asthey had found f and endeavored to provide maintenance, “all Ihave done for the High school,” remarked the Commissioner, “has been to put a little work- shop in the basement for the manual training of the boys, We have not neglected the lower grade schools, but have done all We could to secure lib- eral provision for them.” Mr. Webb said that he ‘would acknowledge that he never fully compre- hended the system that prevailed for appropriat- ing for and paying teachers, Uuls appropriating a luinp sumgor a certain nuinber of teachers, the Salaries nM to exceed a certain average. He had endeavored to change this by classifying teachers according to thelr salaries, and he thought “it ‘would be better if the appropriations were made ifically for so many teachers of each class, the Class. representing the ‘amount of pay received. ‘This would simplify school administration consid- erably. Under the classification of teachers’ sala- ries made by Mr. Webb, there were twenty-two grades of salaries. Mr. Webb said he made the Classes to correspond with the salaries then exist- ing. He thought tt better, perhzps, to reduce the huinber of classes; he “did not’ see the need of so many. One of the members of the Senate sub-committee, Mr, Dawes, had suggested that they should provide for so many teachers under $400 and so many teachers under §700, fix- ing the number of teachers to which such salaries ‘should be paid, He thought that Mr. Darlington May have misunder the pi tion about the maximum pay at¢700 and the minimum at $400, Such a plan, if adopted, would, he thought, do great injury’ to the schoo! ‘What Commissioner Ludlow Says. HE THINKS THE SCHOOL BOARD PERHAPS ACTED A LITTLE HASTILY. Commissioner Ludlow when asked to-day about public school matters and Senator Plumb’s posi- tion, said he thought the school board had perhaps acted a little hastily. ‘The remarks made by Mr. Plumb, he said, were more in the nature of cursory He spoke his mind, asit was at that eaetenaad| the ‘Ratement should not have been taken as. the inal judgment of ‘the sub-committee. To take the Senator up in such a public way, might have the effect only of fixing him in an attitude which he might have been induced to change, upon a proper repre- sentation of facts. It might be, sald Col, Ludiow, that there had been a tendency to encourage the high schools, and schools of ‘the higher grades, and. in that connection the question caine up Whether the character of the population here was not such as to make a demand for schools of that Character, ‘Then the question arises whether there hasbeen any neglect in providing for the wer schools. AS a matter of fact, a foros offteachers suiticient in number to provide for all the chilaren was provi ‘but ot ms for the Sea” or se Suan Sas endeavored to secure needed accommodations. Some years ago a commission reported that, in order to provide accommodations for the con- stantly increasing numbers of school children, .| $100,000 a year would be needed for the construc ton of buii ‘The yearly increase was from 500 to 2,000 children, “To acpommodate this ad- year four new room buildings Cunt pe noeaed., ‘The he had asked sale by the ‘of certain the the wo be land owned, by District, the proceeds to be about ,000, That sam, “cot nado” aia guid, efect ght Der eS soo to each for ii Dut he was not referring to jury pac the striking of a pi prises, Which just missed belng sensations. Every Oue ts talking this morning about the closure, and the inexorable way in which the speaker stopped all attempt to continue the debate last night. Nobody of authority expresses the opinion he was Unjust, but the opinion is common that such ac- tion, it repeated, Would soon be intolerable, Aung the radicals there 1s indignation that the discussion of Dillon’s trial Was summarily stopped. Both trom Irishmen and Engiisumen the complaint is loud and deep. | Sait Lake e: | two passenz | blast and hurled down ts drifting badly. ‘The county board is betng ap- area tems ager ang’and which later ou froze, making 1 aimeuit 1ast might 10 Snowing hard, and at 930 ‘O'clock this shows the Fst signs of let up, Four to six inches have ands Girecuous are aelayed. = Telegrams to The Star. THE GAG LAW IN THE COMMONS. Parnellites and Radicals Very Indignant TREMENDOUS STORMS IN THE WEST. Trains Blown From the Tracks in Colorado. THE PARNELLITES INDIGNANT. Special Cable Dispatch to Tur Evexrxo Star. Lonpox, Feb. 18,—Yesterday Mr. Dillon carried Out the plan to which I alluded three days ago, namely: leaving the dock in Dublin to appear in ‘the commons, and from his seat impeach the action of the government, as he said, in deliber- ately and maliciously packing a jury to convict him and his tellow traversers, He arose amid great excitement, every one belleving a scene which would be historical Was about to be enact- ed, The speaker's action was entirely unantiel- pated by the Irish members, who are usually 80 sharp in matters of parliamentary procedure. Fol- lowing is a verbatim report of the conversation between the speaker and Mr. Dillon on the sub- Ject. After alluding to the attempt of the crown to appoint a personal enemy of. himself Practically to the position of his prosecu- tor, Dition sald: “Why was not the panel regularly struck?” The speaker sald: “I am sorry to interrupt the honorable gentleman, but it 1s not competent for him to anticipate the motion of the honorable member for West Bel- fast (Sexton) with reference to jury packing.” Dillon said he hardly expected an interruption from the chair, He was on his trial The jury had been deliberately and malictously packed by his enemies, The speaker replied: “The honor- able gentleman has just committed a flagrant Violation of my ruling. If the honorable gentle- man refers to jury packing I must interfere.” Mr. Dillon said he accepted the speaker's ruli ing, but [Ministerial laughter.) He would ask whether he was entitled to move, as an amendment, the insertion of the words “to assure her majesty, while deeply regretting the action of the Irish executive with reference to the State of the trials now procee in Dublin.” ‘The Speaker—*I consider the honorable gentle man Is not entitled to move an amendment.’ Mr. Diilon.. ‘hen, under the circumstances, sir, I can neither give a personal explanation not expose the proceedings of the government in Dub- lin, and as T cannot be allowed to defend myself, Tulust subiatt in silence.” DENOUNCING THE SPEAKER'S ACTION, ‘The whole sitting in fact was a series of sur- THE POINT AT ISSUE is extremely serious, namely: Dilion was forbid- den to discuss jury packing, because Sexton had already a motion on the notice paper on the same subject. Both Morley, Beach and others have | already abundantly discussed Jury packing. Why did not tke speaker stop them? Secondly, Sexton has now withdrawn lls motion, and an attempt Will be made Co-night to revive ‘the subject. BUt iis the intention of the government to cause one Of its supporters to place another motion to the same effect upon the paper, thus checkmating Dilion aguin. ‘That means whenever the govern- Ment antictpates an unpleasant discussion It can block it by getting a private notice of a motion Fnaria the aiscuscion on au and ‘every subnet e discussion on any every subject can thus be summarily “Infamous,” 1s the Word most in use this morn- {ng to characterize this state of things, have reason to believe a conviction will not be reached in the Dillon case. The Jury as now con- stituted consists of eight Protestants, all of whom are reckoned to be sate to convict; one Quaker, ‘Who it ts belleved Will refuse to tind a verdict of guilty, and three Cathoites, all of Whom are relied Upon to prevent such calamity as the conviction Dillon and his allies. ‘The trial will be over in Week. When the jury disagree, as they are practically certain to do, the failure to convict the campaigners Will be relied upon by the govern- ment as incontrovertible proof of the absolute ne- cessity for a coercion act. It must also be added Unere is consequently a prospect of ‘a considerable outburst of agrarian crime in Ireland, TRAINS BLOWN FROM THE TRACK. ‘Tremendous Force of a Wind Storm in jorado—Narrow Escape From Dis- aster, DeNvER, Cot., Feb. 18.—A light wind storm set, in over the entire eastern portion of Colorado al 10 ovclock Wednesday night. Its velocity steadily increased until 4 o'clock yesterday morn- dng, when the gale was, blowing 60 miles an hour, This continued until 2 o'clock yesterday after- noon. In this city many buildings were unrooted, smokestacks, chiinneys and telegraph and tele” hone poles’ levelled, and plate glass windows Broken The damage will reach several thousand dollars, Gutside of Denver the casualties are considerably greater than tn the city. On the Denver and Rio Grande raliway, 4 miles north of Colorado Springs, every coach of the north bound rest, COMSIStINE Of two sleeping cars, couches anda baggage and mall car, was blown from the track at 3 o'clock yesterday morning, andthe mall car und its contents were destroyed by fire. Had the accident happened when the train wason the high embankment, a short distance further the loss of lire would Lave been great. Foriunately, however, the ground was perfectly level and noone was fajured. A freight train of twenty cary, Which Was on a side track near by, Walling for the express to pass, was also derailed by the wind, ‘The passenger train of three coaches, which left the Union depot on the Denver and South Park road for Morrison at eight O'clock, Was lifted from the tack by a le va embankinent when about twelve miles from the city. One passe! hhad his leg broken and several ocaers ‘were badly brut: sed, ‘Near Como, on the same road, the Leadville ex- press was blown over a bridge’and nearly all of the prasengers and train men were severely in- jured and the coaches were badly wrecked. All Incoming trains on the Various roads were trom five to ten hours late on account of the storm, A REMARKABLE STORM IN ILLINOIS. Boowinotox, lit., Feb. 18—A storm remark. able for this section Faged here last ght, lasting three hours. ‘The cl the lightening being terrific, It rained very heav- ily about two hours. Very heavy hail 1s from the northern ‘storm Was felt all over central Hlinots, It has rained al- most incessantly for a week. ‘The streams are all high. ical disturbance was part of the county. ‘The ame 1 small particles and gave everything the appearance of having been. splashed by teas ‘A strong wind storm. led Blizzard Stops Railway Traf- Fort Presex, D.T., Feb. 1&—Anotner blizzard 1s raging and trains are all abandoned. ‘The snow pealed ‘aid by families heretofore considered Roove want, Itisa horrible ‘winter tor ‘Daloes ‘Sr. acr: Feb. ‘the worst Over yer, dt was preceded bj fall of rats’ ena f i i i | é i THE GERMAN CAMPAIGN. Public Administrators Making Thear eclves Offensive Partisans, Special Cable Dispatch to Tax Rvenixe Sram Bexun, Feb, 1R—All the government adminis (rators of Ube districts have promulgated formal instructions to their subordinates regarmiing the Coming @lections, in which they attack the liberals very freely. The Mberal leader, Richter, swered them in an open letter, refuti at Ihisstatements against the liberals and showing the absundity of thetr statement that those who Yoted against the septennate were cnemles of Whe Emptor and of the empire, On the Bourse prices are higher and Orin. SES Destructive Fire Near Brookville, "ds PROPERTY OF 4. BOWIE DAVIS CONSU! Special Dispatch to Tax Evaxtwe STAR. SILVER SPRINGS, Mp, Feb, 38—The stable, carriage = — house, carriage and harness, wagon shed, ice house, corn house and about 150 barrels corn, two fine carriage horses and three farm horses, belonging to A. Bowie Davis, betweem, Buookville and Sunshine, were burned ULls wore ing. Cause of fire unknown, a Discontented Strect Railway Employes. A TIE-UP PROBANLE TN CHICAGO UNLESS THR MEN ET MORE PAY, CHICAGO, Feb. I8.—At a meeting of the street railway employes’ association last night a comm tee was appointed to wait on the officers of the Chicago passenger rm & readjustment of already refused. ‘The committee was to give the company until 2 p,m. Mc final reply, Should the answer be unfw P Will at once fo company employes about a thousand mei — ‘The Flood in South Chicago, Cmcaga, Feb. 18.—The inhabitants of South Chicago and thelr hopes fora diminution of the flood which the briz ather of Wednesday romised, were dam yesterday's rain, and ESis'teared considerabie damage willbe doue shouid the water rise much higher. ‘The stree and sidewalks in the northern part of the t are invisible and the celiars completely Miled wit water, ‘The river Was several inches higher tha on Wednesday, and Was sull rising last night, ~ From Wall Street To-day. New York, Feb. 18.—The stock market opened tame and duli tis morning with first. prices erally showing advances of from 4 to \ perc Richmond and West Point, however, was off}, and Jersey Central 4. There Was an active trading in Richmond and West Point and a fatr business im Reading and St, Paul, but the remainder were very dull, Prices in the early dealings were steady to firm for the general list and Richmond and West Point advanced 4. A reaction later carried prices back to opeuing figures, but toward Lio’clock the market again became finn and Quiet at small fractions better than Mrst prices, Richmond and West Point showing a net gain % percent. — Donovan Jumps Into the Schuylkill. Puiapetenia, Feb. 18. —Lawrence Donovan, the Brooklyn bridge Jumper, leaped into the Sciiuyi- Xiu river from Chestnut-street. bridge at 7 o'clock this morning, “He was arrested by Police Lieuten- ant Myers and taken before a magistrate, who eid hilt in $500 ball, arora EG An Old Lady Brutally Murdered. Maxguerre, Micu., Feb. 18.—Mrs. RP. Price, @ respuctabie old lids, was murdersd, at Pounds Wis, Wednesday niiit by a brute, who chopper and inutilated her body. ‘The object was robbery Her husband was away. ‘The murder was wil nessed by @ little girl. The man is now in jall, but TeTuses to give his naine. ane A Clergyman in Quarantine. ARRESTED POR CONDUCTING THR PUNEKAL OF CHILD REN WHO DIED OF DIFHTHEMIA, Drs Mores, Iowa, Feb, 12—The local board of health has arrested and quarantined a clergyman who conducted the funeral services of children Who died from diphtheria contrary to regulations prohibiung public funerals in such cases. He bas sappealed to the state board of health, which al- finns the action of the local board, oa ‘The Cooperw’ Strike Ineffective. New Yor, Feb. 18.—The strike of coopers tn tas city as'not interfered much with the trade of the millers, partly because now the dui Season and Unere 1s an immense stock of barrels on hand, and from the fact that the Kulghts of 49 have not yet been able to get control of We meu employed at one of the largest coo) in this Vicluity. Another reason that Une strike 18 @ fall. ure ts tie desire of many of the coopers who quit work vo revurn to their berths because of a lack of confidence in District Assembly 49, “4 ~ Brutal Prize Fight at Chicago, GEORGE DUCHARME KNOCKS OUT TOM DOWOGANT TER TWENTY ROUNDS. Cricaco, Feb. 18.—A desperate prize fight came off just outside the limits last night, the pi deli George Ducharme, better Known as Chaualers unkuown, atid ‘Yom Dohogany, who fought a draw with Frank Giover on unre differ ent occasions. From the commencement to the fifth round Ducharme had the battle his own way, but In the commencement of the sixth Dobi Ol in & terrific right hand swinging blow, w Te'was ‘thought for a ininute would settle Dus gharme, In the seventh round, Rachares clawed Dohogany’s left eye, splitting pun ing ls face so thavit was alinost. dnrecox sizable, ‘Most of the 5} left, becoming disgusted at ‘the brutality of the mill, ” From the fourteenth to ‘the twenUeth round Ducharme had tt all his own Way. AU the close both men were covered with Diood from head to foot, their Jaws and eyes were swellen and black and thelr features generally distorted. ‘The fight was for the gate receipts, ‘avout $500. nea ‘TEXAS ELECTION OUTRAGES, More Testimony Before the Senate Com- . mittee. the company a » After Tae Stan's report of the Texas investiga- tion closed yesterday, G. W. Brown, colored, testi~ fied that he waselected county commissioner last fall (defeating Mr. Bolton whose son was killed) and still holds the office. He was warned that he Was in danger and once got an anonymous note “authorizing” him to leave the country, Dut be- yond that he would not have been disturbed, F. M. Newman, (white) the next witness, gavean account Of the meeting of citizensat Brenham and ‘said resolutions were adopted condemning the tn cendiary utterances of some of the white republi can leaders, < THE TRETIMONY TO-DAY. ‘The investigation was resumed toMay. Frank ‘Newman (white), a member of the Jury that con- ducted the coroner's inquest upon the bodies of the three who were hai was recalled and sald he did his best. vo find tie parties who lynched the negroes, but failed. WARNED TO LEAVE. Charles Bauer (white) of Burton, Washington county, who was a republican judge of election at the Burton box, testified that he was on a com mittee appointed by an indignation meeting beld at Burton, which adopted resolutions condetoning the hangihg of the negroes and the attempt to Tun men out of the country. A ty of those Present were republicans but it was ‘called re gardless of Hoffman, tax assessor, re- ceived a written notice signed’ “citizen” warning him to leave the country in given Ume and it Was not disputed that other cftizens had _recetved similar notices. Six names were signed to the Fevolutions as those of the commities and three republicans and three democrats. Every night # Gctall of citizens guarded Homan, THE SIGNATURE 4 COCKED GUN. Mr. Spooner recalled Geo. W. Brown (colored), Who produced the note that he (Brown) recetved, after he was elected county commissioner. It ad~ vised him that as republicanism was dead tn that county he had etter resign and leave, It was signed only by @ drawing of a cocked gun. Brown Said he didn't resign, Dut he qualined and hasbeen serving as commissioner, A REPUBLICAN ORDERED TO LEAVE. ©. B. Potter, white, 64 years old, a republican COUNTED ovT. W. H. Blount, colored, ran for the legislature as & republicon and expected to be elected by about re 9