Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1887, Page 1

PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday, AT THE Stak BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsyivanie Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, & BD. KAUFFMANN, crest Tex Eveecce Stan is served to subscribers tn eee rere S"inireus sccounh an Ibe on STS mouth Coven st the commen feats tach” Uy mail —pontace vrepaid—30 cents @ Month. one year. $6. st mouths, §. a: the Fost Ome at Washington, D.C..ag extr Staa—published Save yrepad Sixmonthe, SOcena 7 et ° I subscriptions must be paid in advanogy toner than ts paid for. jedvertiniine made knuwD on application. SPECIAL NOTICES. — TAKE NOTICE.— All Maryland Voters of Baltimore City can get Free Tickets to the City Election NEXT WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26, by calling at the Headquarters of the Maryland Democratic Association TO-NIGHT, up to WEDNESDAY MORNING. 419 10th st. nw. R 0. EDMONSTON, oat Chairman Ex. Com. = FC BA UND: R, HO: at PT. BALLS, 908 F st. nw. Shirts to onder Bae P= sity DES 21-jHiat Femoved his office anid — = GAS FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS, PLUMBING HEATING. 1 S.SHEDD & BRO. 432 Oth at. now, PHOSVITE—THIS COMEINATION, OF Shssn, Ward Cherry and Horsiord's Acid y popular and eficient brain and Nerve nd 3 afew jislaria. "Sold at Mike SS PRAIMAC, Sie renosyivaiae eves in Kiitles or tn drausbt with soda water i AMUSEMENTS residence to ‘091 Arzacans GRAND OPERA HOUSE. WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, THE GREAT FUN-MAKERS, SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS, Acknowledged the most Complete Comedy and Musical Oneantzation in America, In Their Latest New York Craze, “THE HUMMING BIRD,” Direct from the Star Theater. New York. Replete with Exquisite Musical Selections, ‘Tne Best Performance the Troubadours have Ever Given. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. o2t Commencing MONDAY. OCTOBER 24, MR. H.C. MINER ‘Will present, Every Evening and Wedmesday and Sat- urday Matinee, ‘MRS. McKEE RANKIN And s Company of Carefully Selected Artists, in Mr. ‘Clay Green's Romantic Drama, THE GOLDEN GIANT, A PLAY OF TO-Ds ‘Which won immediate recognition fo! beauty at the Fifth Avenue and Niblo’ ‘Theaters. The press of the Eastern cities vied with their cotemporaries in praising the play and players, October 31—Mr. E. H. SOTHERN in “The Highest Pidder.” O24 H MATING? S. DAILY. Frices: At night. YS and 50c.: at Mati adults 20e, young peuple, under 16 years of age, half-price. Every Afternoon and Night, JOSEPH J. DOWLING ‘And SADIE HASSON’S ‘Company im NOBOUY's CLATM. Next Week=-P. F. Baker in “Chris and Lena.” ERNAN'S WASHIN ‘THEATER 1 ESN SANTEEY 2COn Burlosaee Tune in Am rica of the Latest Parisan ‘sensational Retbesbase The Original vewiorale Extravaganan, re oneton BuSUASISG ntrodueine ta Pull View of Audience ‘A Genuine Realistic Tobogwan Slade! BEBox 1 JOSEF KASPAR. Conductor. Programs to contain many novelties for string or- chestra. The Club to be assisted by the following dis. pes artiste: Miss HAITIE J. CLAPPER, of Sew York, covtraito: Mr. MAX HEINRICH. of New York. baritone. Mrs. ANNIE KUEMER-KASPAR, of feabine or syprano 1HEEE CONCERTS........ONE DOLLAR No ticket ior single performance will be sold. Cir- culars subscription applications af the music of FG. Metzerott & Co, Jno, F. Ellie & Co. ron and Sanders & Stayman. 2 BANJO INSTRUCTOR 27.2081 wc VOLLINS, W..G. C Address 919 G street nw. _Instruction hours from 4 to p.m. CAGLERIES. 1406 NEW YORE AVE. ‘Treyelon, Tandems and Sociables for rent by the hour. day or week. each hour: $1 to. Largest assortment in the Vuited States. s23-bun ANORAMA OF BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 024 F. ol-Im 15th at. two blocks south of Feunsylvanisera, Delightfully cooled by new and complete apparatus, eb irom 9a m wo lop. m Baty Postase Guartes, BRAS ANDIRONS, FENDERS, And all the requisites for the artistic treatment of the open Greplace. Exquisite Porcelains for mantel orns- mente Choice examples of Royal Worcester, Doulton and other celebrated potteries, Artistic Bronzes, Brasses, Se. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, _ 019 424 Oth strest, Fiz Escarrs Axo Staxo Pita W. SCOTT CHEW, Manufacturer. I formation given and estimates furnished. _fice—Reom 13, Corcoran Building. o8-1m-1p* Sree & Sos, 1237 Pennsylvania Avenue, Are Now Opening a Complete Stock or LADIES FINE SEALSKIN AND PLUSH SACQUES SHORT WRAPS AND JACKETS, MUFFS, BOAS AND TRIMMINGS. Jo Gesrienes: Before you buy your Suits, Overcosts or Warm Underwear, you should examine our stock of these foods, for they possess merit in style and make, beauty B fabrice aod trimmings; the prices range, from the lowest price garment to the finest, cousidersbiy lower | Soi than aug house can sell the same grade in quality for. SCHOOL SUITS. (oa Know we make the Boys’ and Young Men's trade sm eapecial feature. Boys cannot only be well suited tm Mt, but there is au air of stylein the cut and make whieh always vain us the preference when comparisons Are made. Prices are always the lowest. (Our line of Neckwear is full, fresh, and faultless, NOAH WALKER & CO, a2 _625 Pennsylvania avenue, Jeo & Derwenen, PRINGERS AND PUBLISHERS, 420 awn 422 Exevesta St, Bave unsnrpassed facilities for the execution of Print- ever) descr ption, including all the pew styles first-class presses, snd superior workmen. ‘They are always prepared todo work in the shortest + Possible tine. and guarantee delivery promptly at the Mane promise WORK FOR LAWYERS Anmnments, Records, &c., promptly and care- eaecuted. WORK FOR BUSINESS MEN. Letter Heads, Cards Bill Heads Circulars, &c.. st low funy! | eol-lm ' souls m* AND RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ‘The rapid and unprecedented growth of the District of Colmabia, its constantly increasing population. and the development of its present and future bnsiness interests necessitates the publication of » Directory that will be thoroughly reliable and sat 4 ‘The undersizned proposes to publish s Directory that will be complete and comprehensive, containing the name, occupation, and sd.irees of every profes- sional mam, howveholder, tradesman, and artisan who resicles within the limite of the District of Columbia. A lane corps of intelligent canvassers will be placed in the field in afew days, and systematic and com- plote canvass of the District will be made by separate squares. The Directory will be replete with information of Yast interest toevery taxpayer and resident, relating to the tax laws, valuations of property, license laws, Police rerulati.ns, the public schools, aud health office, and a variety of useful information that will be of in- terest to all. It will contain an accurate map of the District, with ali exteusions of streets and avenues which are con- templated.by the District authorities or have beeu made to the date of iasue. A large sale of the book has been already guaranteed, and advertisers will find it to be one of the best me- dinms im presenting their wares and merchandise to the notice of the public. Canvassers will call upon the business community soliciting advertisementa, which will be inserted at Teasonable rates, and I would request that such en- couragement inay be given as will Justify the publica- tion of a lange edition of the book. Ishall give my personal sttention to the manage- ment of this enterprise, and I respectfully solicit the patronage and support of my friends and the general Public in my efforts to provide them with s more com- plete Directory than any heretofore publisued in this locality. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, FIVE DOLLARS. ‘The office wiil be temporarily locatedst 224 Four- and-e-Half st. nw, After the let of November st 1417 F st. n. w,, room 4, secons floor. 025-6 * > WAUGH M. E CHURCH, 3DAND A STS, Be. (Capitol | Hill).—Woman's Christiat Temperance Union, this (Tuesday) EVENING, with short Gospel talks at 7:30 o'clock. ‘This church (un- Like some others) has no rum-sellers or apologists, nor petitioners for license to make drunkards, whom she fare to offend Uy encouraging tem work, oF by proclaiming the gospel of abstinence! " So, come. Revival services continued during the week. ‘See advertisement in STAR to-morrow. a ee oP Ee ene OF De of L.are here the yneeting to be held THUR Business of importance. By order uf LA. 2672, K. OF L—ALL MEMBERS Bare dhrvcted to bs present at the next hguler hicoting, WEDNESDAY, 260h inst. Business “of portance.” By order of the L. A. 08 § e@ > THE PALA E MARKET HAS A PRE- list of market supplies which ts pat Tons will find convenient to cousult in preparig thelr daily orders. Send for the list, make up your order, Stating exactly what is wanted, and you will be sur- Prised at the aunoyance saved.” Everything first-class at regular ras FRANK J. TIBBETS, rot ‘Proprietor. OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES. S1KICT OF COLUMBIA, WasntxoTox, » 1887.— Lhe taxpayers of the District wil ‘hat te undersigned bas received .he du- of tases or the saad 0 receive payment snd aiter tue FIR BAY Washington News and Gossip. Paces 3 and 4 of Tae Star to-day contain: ‘The Water Rates—Powers of the District Commis- stoners; An Army of Women—the W. C.T. U. and Family Supplies, Books, Dentistry, Educational, Railroads, Potomac River Boats, Pianos and Or. gans, Professional, Attorneys, House-furnishings, Medical, Ocean Steamers, Sewing Machines, Govanywent Receirrs To-pav.—Internal rev. enue, $207,178; customs, $778,953. InTeRNAL REVENUE APPOINTMENTS.—The Secre- tary of the Treasury to-day appointed Louis Adans to be gaugor at Milford, Ohio; John W. McKerald to be storekeeper and Guuger ‘at, titisboro, N.C. and Henry D. r at Newton, ae gauges ‘Tur State Derartuext BorLpIne Drarep Wire Buack.—The State Department building was ray jorning as a mark of momo of the late eB. Washburne, who Was Secre.ary of State for a short) time during President Grant’s administration. Tuy Ane STiLt Receivive Messages at the Bal- ‘timore and Ohio Telegraph office, but the wires are being taken out and transferred to the Western Union oMice, Major Clark said toa Star reporter to-day that he expected the office would be cleared out and c.osed by the ist of November. There Unfon, but"nothing more. ie said the employes of the Baltimore on ohio of course, tendered their resignations, and they knew nothing as to ‘the future, Burris GuraNa Scans For THe UNITED STATES. The Department of state has received a dispatch, dated September 2, trom the consul at Demerara, which says that the planters in that colony are aba the manufacture of crystals for the English market and turning their attention vo the production of dark sugars for the United States, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NaVY.—The President has designated Commodore D. B. Harmony, chiet of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, to act as Secre- tarfiof the Navy during the temporary absence of Secretary Whitney. PRov. Coutien’'s New APPoIntMent.—Prot. Peter Coliter, of this city, formerly chief chemist Depart- ment of Agriculture, has been appointed director of the New York Agricultural Experiment station Geneva, Xt Wil take charge on Decemn- 1 A Canivet Mzgtive was held to-day. All the members were present except Secretary Whitney, who has not yet retuned trom New York. ‘Tar EXDANcERyD Snip mentioned imdispatches to yesterday's Stax was not the Portsmouth, but the Saratoga. The wind changing to northwest, he vessel Was got off without damage and pro- ceeded on her voyage to New Yor CaNaDiaN CouxseL.—Mr. Wallace Graham, Q. C., of Ha.itax, who was the Dominion counsel in the fishery case, which came up in the maritime prov- ince last year, will, tt is understood, be attached to the Canadian staff of counsel at the meeting of tue Fisueries Commission tn this city. In Favor or THREE StaTes.—In the United States ‘Supreme Court yesterday the decision of the Court of Claims in favor of the States of Louisiana, Ata- Dama and Mississippi, against the United States to recover 5 per cent. of ‘the net pr..ceeds of the sales Of pubzic lands within the limits of these stated, respectively was ufirmed. PRIVATE COLEMAN, Of the Marine Corps, has been ‘sentenced by the court-martial at Annapolis to ten days’ solitary confluement for *disrespectrul Ja in dectining to take esc! by k= Sn eee inex] . OF Le at ave. at 10a m, SON- By order of Executive Board. ‘A CARD TO THE PUBLIC. WasiIN@TOn, October 22, 1887. 1 have to-day associated withgme Mr.W- 3. T. Davis, ope ct waeuinatcas best Eno pharinaciatn, Raving ‘ved the ‘Pharmacy, corner bd E streets, for yearn, Mr. Davis ‘will aswume exclusive control of the scription department aud laboratory. ‘an yaiciaa preseriviione amt recipes will have eareful and prompt a sot tisbauls he. mesial. EDWAMD P MEKTZ, to welcome the No. 11, Dej formed at Tite fickets of admuision can be had 8G. A. 8. Wali on Munday and uesday, and of the entertainment ‘committees and officers .f both Posts. 2 SCIENTIFIC AND MORAL MATE] Ssh “Gornian Lecture 6 ted a Mrs. Hi 1@_WILHELMI, 3) ‘Aduinaion, 25e. 022-30 Be SERIAL, , SAVINGS AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION. NEW ISSUE OF STOCK. ‘The frst meeting for the payment, of ing, for share, will be held in. the Associat 7.bat_n.w., opp. Patent Office, WE! 21 nite: des spay EVEN hoe uct with rest succoua, sod'a parton Ofc; cot e ‘a paving 0 per cou Interest to withdrawing meubers. It sivances s mari: nium of $180 on one share of stock, oontinly payment of $20 for the es, back dues to pay. Shares $1 each. Subscriptions to stock may be uade at an; meeting, at the office of the Secretary and Treasurer, Taio F at. tad constitutions in pamphlet form tarmhed oe justitutions " red Some ROBERT ©. CAMPBELL, Brenident Sir dot new, ‘JNO. A. PRESCOTT, Secretary and Tress: Ee Isto Fat “ooaed THE oT: PE CO. OF THE D.C.— M&~ Frow and after MONDAY, October 24 8d mmission to the rooms of the Linotype Co., for the in- spection of its machines will be only between the 4and5 p.m. daily. By order of the Board, sident. old-lw SIEBEL & OWE = -TAILURS, Corner New York ave. aud 10th st., First-class garments at s16-2m = 3 = NEW ISSUE OF STOCK. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 Fat. ASSETS—$700,558.61. jon, books are open fora new jaune of stock Seived daily. at the office of the Association, Hqutabie Building, Y00s Fst Shares are 62.50 pet Farapblets explaining the object and advantages of ‘he Amociation are furnished vou apeiicetion ‘ofice hours from 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. On the first Wedvendiy in each month the uffiee will be open froma Gitshoeluck ym. Advances will be made prompuy ‘atz o'clock. THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Pres't. INO. JOY EDSON, See'y. o3-1m e~> H GOLDSBOROUGH & CO. eal’ Estate and Soh Teesatadeceed™ ra. Special surance placed. fnvestments nade, Loa to the collection of rents and rout of Beal Fropertea dt. i. GOLDSBOMOUGH B CO. ote sun 1405 F atrost, BONDS ON HAND MARKET ATES ALL REGULAR INVESTMENT SECURITIES FOREIGN AND DOMESIIC EXCHANGE. ols: lm "LEWIS JOHNSON & Oe Bankers. DR JAMES RADCLIFFE ANNUUNCES aH removal of his medical efice ona, ratory to Tilo 14th st. B. 8. ou <a> FIRE INstRANCE Continental Fire SY. Bawuver Pins tne Co ye T* OR Crient # ire Ins. Co., Harte ee Girgrd Fire Ina. Co” Phi tan old bay knows institution, anda large owner of real ciate i this ciny ) eS ot Co eS nova, eal Rotate and Fire tn ia Hour 4, Stocks. Household ‘Family Weer- sng App ite, Liurarien, Ber insured at the beaast toe, re dno, W. Comsom. Sua. W. = aleber RY Sock Bx CORSON & MACARTNEY, GLOVER BUILDING, 1419 ¥ ST. ¥.w, Pankers aud Dealers in Government Bunda Deposits. F: — Collections. ack eta Tos hates re ee ‘Asseriean Bell Telepbons Stock boucht and sold. 3y38 GAS-FIXTURED. STOCK. Low Daw ANLINUNS NEW FENDERS — F. BROOKS, 631 15th st, Corcoran Building + ENSIGN Gzonor W. FOULE has been ordered to examination for promotion. Tas Fiac-suir Ricuwoxp drifted during the heavy gale at Newport, R. L, yesterday over toward Fort Greene, whén the vessel was com. ‘wrtet-go snother. Dut, some of the Eee ea awe Ee torun out. ied down upon the ‘Boston schooner Saran £ Ward, bound for Phile- delphia im ballast, and in colliding duma,ed some of ber boats and davits, while the schooner got off luckily with a few broxen guys. A party of sailors Soon repaired the damage un board the schooner. Prnsoat.—Col. Switzler, chiet of the Bureau of Statistics, has been called to New York for a few days on oMficial business. During his absence Mr. J. N. Whitney will be acting chlef.—L. c. Weir of Cincinnati, H. M. Dout ‘of Columbus and C. A. Seward of New York are at Willard’a— of Illinois, who was re- Bavk-Examiner New York, D. B. Smith of Texas and W. D. Heinp- ‘ston of Vifyinia are at the Metropolitan. —Repre- sentative is ill at his summer home in Pennsyivania.—Re resentative Goff and Percey Goff, Mark Cole of Marietta, Outlo, C, Z. Culver of Gradge, Cal, Commander Géo, Brown of the Navy, Hon. i Libbey ot Virginia, Wm Crosby ‘of Sai Eranctsco, Jaa R. Archer of Colorado, P, Mc EG. So and E. Lawrence of New ¥« Jas. Barnet of Cuicago and ButrJ. Main of St. Paul are at the Ebbitt.—Mr. Eugene Davis, clerk of the Senate committee on contingent expenses, has re- turn to tne city from a trfp to the Pacitlc Coast, —wW. Emery, W. New York, B. Pritz of Boston are at the Riggs.- ‘Missioner Lyman and (aul ctty.——L H. Farland and. C. Jones and EW. Pratt of of Cincinnati and & E. Chick ——Civil-Service Com- have returned to the Bailie of Paiia teip! W. W. Mac- ES smith » of Boston are at Wormley’s, Wasin New York last night, —Consul-General Waller of London, John Hoey and I Schoenaof of New York, Chas Geign ot Basle, Switzerland, Joho D, Hill Of Brooklyn and W. Godefroy of tiamburg ‘are at the — «iss Clara B. Baldwin has gone to Ca.tfornia, on @ loug visit to her sister, Miss E. M. CLAIMING INDEMNITY LANDS, Bill for an Injunction Against the Sec= retary Of the interior et al. Yesterday afternoon Messrs, Ellis Jones and entry, and sale of the public lands, and under the laws Of the State of Louisiana the complainant Was suthorized and empowered to receive a grant of lands from the United States and to purchase a railroad, and lease, own and use a railroad in that ; that by virtue of said authority, in January and February, 1981, they purchased the N. 0., B, Railroad, empowered to receive ‘public lands ‘under the act of Maren the validity of said Interior, reper orb President iuoners Ee 4 3 i HI ii EB I iti a it Bee if & 8 | a i oH Hh i | | 5G if ag i il : i i i i | j | : i f , f i i | | | HH i il : : | > Hee Bi ‘THIRTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OP, THE WOMEN'S ‘TEMPERANCE UNION. Organization began its sessions this mérning, and there was a large attendance of ladies There ‘Were evidences of woman's taste in the decorations of the church, which blended in the grace! groupings of the stiken banners of different ‘motto or war cry of the union. ‘FOR GOD AND HOME AND NATIVE LAND.” Across the front of the organ gallery in the op- Posite end o° the church was the following inscrip- on, “Purity in the home, God in the Govern- ment.” A picture of the late John’ B. Pinch, draped with white Sowers, occupied on the platform. The convention was in of a review-day, and the work of the d partments were presented. The ladies evinced dispatch of a great deal of business altuouge fhe uspatch of a great Iu diseussions that arise and the social invereoeree of the members is regrded as not the least important feature of these conventions, . ‘THE SESSION THIS MORNING Was begun promptly at 10:30 o'clock with de- Votional exercises conducted by Mrs. J. ‘W. Clarke. Upon the conclusion of the opening exer- cises the president, Mra. La Fetra, and the secre- tary, Mrs. Lydia H. Tilton, took their places and the business session was tegulariy opened. The President appointed Mrs. shelton, Mrs. Williams ing unis report, Men LaF tee se peadea Sead report, Mra. La F tra, the pre: er annual address; which was as follows!” ‘MRS. La PETRA'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. Mrs, La Fetra reviewed in general terms, in her address, the advance made by the union, “We pitch our tents to-day,” she said, “on an eminence, attained through answered prayer, at aheigh tar above that of any preceding year, with the f-ee and God-given liberty of declaring’ our convictious against legalized crime, whereve and by whow- Soever it may hide its hydra head. ‘The increase of membership has been greatly ahead of any Previous year, and. thougn our yearly dues were increased to $1.per member, instead of 50 cents, all Memberships have been more promptly pais. We have taken a bold and aggressive star against political fraud and corruption in high plac-s, and Yet we have had more appeals to aid the strag- ling forces for the fight, and more blessed words of cl and peace ‘the suffering who need ae love and mercy most. oma “eThe women mean well, but are injudicious impractical, and their ove of tueir idigeen and their homes, and their strong, pathetic ma- tures, lead them to unwarranted measures, t00 radical to D- enforced,’ has become an old song to lus, and wholly without that disheartening infu- ence Which saloon sympathizers des.re it to huve upon us. Shail I see my neighbor's oe eaih con. sumed uninoved, simply because It 1s not my home that is in flimes? Infinitely more precious than earthly gold, or political power, or pary supremacy is tue soul and body of my son or my Gaugnter, and the legallz d dram-shop has n0 Te gard for the virtue or purity of either.” She referred in appropriate terms to the death, ome the Jon nea ce i F, Shields, Ler president joun B. Fineb, chiet ‘Good ‘Templars of the world. TEMPERANCE IN THE SCHOOLS. “Let us look more diligently,” she continued, “anto the enforcement of our beneficent sctentific admitted into every jut that they are faith. fully taught, as the law requires, thro t the Narious divisions, The ative work 33 most prayerfully recommended portance tO us here; and this wiater will be one 0. ee ent labor {n our petition for a Dbitory Law for the District of Columbia. We for our su- Perintendent of this department your {leafed Pits neaprane Home o soldiery’ and s.llors’ eae and and Help mission. Christian and “te craw ‘wita i fy ‘our It Diackens the lives and and daughters alike, and tt to enter. The salcon 8: ‘Supreme Conviction of the combined efforts of all the ments of our churches prot an intensely and religious uprising, and is foanded on the principles of Christ's teachings, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’” STORMING THE CITADEL. She quoted approvingly the declarations of the Cincinnati conference of the Methodist Church’on this question, and then, proceeding, said: “This is pressing the battle to the very gates and 4s storming the citadel where this liquor king lies protected by the armof thisgreat Governmen| tae Government, take tp cursing plague ty gone torever! While the Jromen tresu trom private prayer and family altar Deen led wen scorned and ing me, I 1ayselt w Tess it for Curist easier tar to cast plead with degraded men to vote the which we pray. ‘Home, | Sweet Banner’ as our batue hour we will yo where ‘thor it be by the "ee deplore the question into pollt ’ said the convention at Cir ministers back into their to their washtubs,’ said but the minusters and the growing less and less ee Of the liquor interest, into this question and ae claring their convictions inst this ci Tendency to political action notwit! “A notable feature of the growth of this ment Is seen in recent elections of de! rneral conference of the, wetheae any leaders, of course, committed not the liquor trathie-have ‘een. Gaon teh 5 chosen ristian Uédies in sald 3 i dock i ‘and Gambreli cry out.in her beh: jethodist, ‘we most dread 1s the M Chureh,’ said outician in one of our great ‘metropolitan sities, ‘ell may King Alcohol tremble when the church is ful.y awakened, and its membership vote only a8 they pray. Farewell then to the legalised rum Power. The time is at hand for action. Our Lord ‘Will com» and not tarry, Let no one rest in. ” Upon the conclusion of the address, which Ustened to with great attention, a’ motion’ of ‘thanks was voued to Mra Le Fetra, and Ul motion the address was referred ‘on the plan of work, and the hope ‘that the committee Would see that frie, giving sn acon mit an of the ‘and the steps taken toward forwarding ‘THE MOVEMENT POR PROHIBITION Dt ‘The resolution adopted at é E i Fed H ie : ree | ! i TWO CENTs. eee ripe ence, ae, Mapertance of, work among ‘Whose vote was important who had not in their om ‘native lands been brought *. HR WORK AMONG COLORED PROFLE. ‘Ars, T. Williams presented an interesting report ‘on the Work among colored people, giving an ac- count of the work of unions organized in the Met- A. M. B. church, the 19th P ‘ropolitan pth veep toe ‘ot Prof. King, of W: ‘semi. ‘in the tem work, ‘she uate of Wayland Seminary she always adi ot ».. SRO Te- oatlook as bright, bus red the ‘need ‘Mrs. Tilton said that Con: some members of Vongress i the rs’ interests stated that the bill “They are still in "suid Mrs. Tilton, “and he law ts now on the staiute book.” “I don’t think.” said Mrs. La Fetra, “that the brewers itke that law at all; but wnat they don't Uke we like generally.” ‘The morning session was closed with devotional exercises, aud the members were then entertained the iady members of Waugh church. APTER THE LUNCH Dusiness was resumed about 1:45 o'clock, when the reports of a number of departments of work were récéived and considered. At this evening's session devotional exercises will be conducted by Mra. Harts0ck, of Baltémore, and ‘there will be addresses by H.’ B. Moulton, 8. H. Walker, aud Mrs, 8. H. Marten, of Baltimore. It is expected also “that the rey ‘on social arity will be made to-night. The meet- Ing will be continued to-morrow. "During the 9s sion one of the ladies of Wat chureh ‘sald that the ladies of the church had had nothing todo With an advertisement that ay inthe Star last evening that seemed to reflect on sis- ter church. Mrs La Fetra said that this adver- Usement which announced tuat Waugh chureh ‘Was not too good for the W.C. T. U., and they were welcome there, implyiug “that another church might be too good for the organization, was evi- dently put in with a kind intention. ‘THE PROWIBITIONISTS THINK THE GREAT IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTIONS INVOLVED SHOULD MOVE THE COURT TO HEAR ADDITIONAL ARGUMENTS. The counsel who are striving to maintain the validity of tne Kansas and Iowa prohibitory legis- lation before the United States SupremeCourt are earnestly endeavoring to get additional argument Defore the court bevore any decision shall be an- noun ed. The denial of the motion to advance the caves pending on the docket and to withhold decision upon cases already argued, as mentioned in yesterday’s Star, Was apparently a disappoint- ment tothe prohibitionista. They seem to feel that @ further argument of their cause is import- ant if not essential. CHAROR OF VIOLATING AN AGREEMENT. After the decree of the court denying the motion to advance pending cases was announced, Atior- ney General Bradford, of Kansas, offered a motion 4n the supreme Court yesterdiy to the cases hitherto argued, "ud sualteed, "on she that the counsel on the otier side (for the juoF interest) violated an agreement, that aiter i sre opposing prepibition contend there Was n0 violation ef any agreement. ‘They say there was an agreement bet.veen the counsel representing both sides tn Kansas, but that ir @id nov extend beyood counsel shen it, toe Case; that the counsel then tn the case did not submit any oral argument, but Air. Cuoate, of who was specially employed by ‘the ot New York, made the argument; that no ‘agreement made vetween counsel in Kansas could De binding upon him, and hence the claim of a ‘Violatuon Of agreement is not weil founded. WHAT COUNSEL FOR THE PRONIBITIONISTS SAY. implies that the forthcoming decision will be .d- verse to probibition, “This 1s a question of the ry "said Mr. Packard. “A decision ‘overthrowing tue bition yn would be lexts.atior Widespread in its effecta. It is one of the most im- Poe tess far-reaching questions tne court has ever before it, And it stands to reason that the court Ap py, lated Bdecision against tory Statutes. The court would naturally want all tho i it could obtain before announcing such a de- cio! seinen Electric Motors for Street Cars. factory: every r.. 1 com with Messra. Hurt and Glover, of the Washington and Georgetown CO,, and Messrs, n and Pierson, the Metropolitan Co., the Commiss.oners were’ in- ‘inventor to witness a test of the mo- tor. ‘Mr. Wheatley said that under the ther side of the are 8 ‘Datteries gi ‘seat Pyinat 3 it E fA i { i Telegrams to The Star. RUMORED ANTI-GERMAN ALLIANCE. Hartington Bitter But Despondent. WHAT THE KNIGHTS AOOOMPLISHED JOHN SWINTON ON THE CONVENTION Three Negroes Wantonly Shot Down. i _ TRE FUTURE OF THE KNIGHTS, John Swinton Analyzes the Results of the Mimmeapolis Convention. ‘THE IMPORTANT WORK THAT WAS DONE THERE— ‘BOW POWDERLY’s PLAN WAS DEFEATCD—THE DE- CREASE IN THR STRENGTH OF THE ORDER, AXD ‘THE THREATENED SPLIT. Spedial Dispatch to Tae Evexrxe Stam. New Yorx, October 25.—The delegates of the ‘Various district assemblies hereabout who have returned from the national convention of the | HARTINGTOWS PERVERS! Bitterer than Eve - Against Gladstone, Dat Still Despondent of the Unionist Cause, Special Cable Dispatch to Tar Evexrre Stan. Loxpox, October 25.—Lord Hurtington's speech takes a very strong line against Gladstone, and de- clares the English people will yield nothing to force or lawlessness. It is much more disrespect— ful and hostile to Gladstone than any other of Hartington’s speeches. Hartington shows his growing conservatism in his angry Tepudiation of Welsh disestablishment. Indeed, since he left Glad- ‘stone, Hartington has fallen back on his family tradiiions, and has lost all touch with democratic methods. "He 15 for absolute non in Irtsh affairs, being in that respect entirely in the hands of the landlords and their ageats who keep him constantly ¢ — with information from their potnt of view. However, he is personally as lent aS most of the other unionists con- cerning the ultimate prospects of bis cause. He admitted as much some time ago, aYouB AFGHANISTAN, The Pretender to the Af Throne about to Advance ts aerate Special Cable Dispatch to Tat Evexrxo STK. FRANKFORT, October 25.—The Paris Figaro con- tains an announcement of the new manifesto of Proce Victor to the Bonapartists, The Vossiche Zeitung learns on good authority that Ayoub Kahn is now in Afghan territory ready W advance to Herat. ‘The continental stock exchanges yemain quiet Knights of Labor at Minneapolis are making re- | Nd inactive. There is no ch .uge in quotaous Ports somewhat unlike those previously circu- lated. In the order at large there isa sense of relief in the fact that sundry dangers which had been apprehended were averted, but in at least two of the districts of this city there 1s dissatis- faction over the outcome of the convention. It had been feared by some members that the threats of a bolt or @ split which had been heard in cer- tain quarters might be carried too far for the Pp ee ah qi Another Report, By Associated Press. Bompar, October 25.—The Indian Times says that Ayoub Khan with his father-tn-law is at Kotjaimani, in Northern Beloochistan. ee The Settlement of the New Hebrides Question. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to Tar Evextxa Stan Loxpox, October 25.—The settlement of the ‘New Hebrides question is not regarded here as altogether satisfactory. I have reason to believe always perilous; that new schemes | these are concessions to France which may very for the farther centralization of authority would be pushed at all and that the wrangling QC Firat leaders would ‘bring about implacable ity. The danger signals were seen fluttering over such questions before the convention met; Dut, a8 ofven happens in like cases, the warning thus givem“acted a8 a check that Wasin itself a guarantee of safety. THE DISAPFEARANCE OF THE HOME CLUB. ‘The disappearance from the convention of the secret body of irreconcitables known as the Home ‘Club was the cause of special congratulation among the delegates from this city. At last year's session the power of this club was predominant from first to last, and, by the discipline and craft Of its members, several measures obnoxious to the order at ‘were forced through. According to ‘he New York delegates who have returned trom Minneapolis, it was owing to the fact that District ‘No. 49 had broken the club’s grip upon the conven- Uon that the perils which have latterly environed the order and alarmed many of the faithful were successfully surmounted. ‘The long-standing dispute over the troublesome and aggravating question of trades districts Was settled almost witaout debate by a master stroke ‘that proved sauisfactory to ail sides. Not long ago Mr. Powderly published the outilues of a new Poilcy on the subject, by which every trade was autuorized Lo form a district of Its own in accord- ance with certain simple rujes, upon the adoption Of Which the executive board Was compelied 10 1s- ze the desired charter. Tue prompt, acceptance Of ‘his pian of pacification by the convention and Ube Wuexpected change of atiltude ou the part of thos: who had previously stood iu antagonism to Xt gut an end toa quarrel which ‘had ‘for, years tbfatened disruption to the Knights of Labor, and which, ally during the past year, has beng injurious to the weitare ot Une ordec, In reparing for this step, Mr. Powderly brought Iiauenc:*t» bear upon tuose mecubers of “asexecus tive boar waohavealwa}s op sedtheascendancy Ofanytuing like trade waloniain in the onder and nad even secu r co-operation inging about the necessary change. AN OLIVE BRANCH TO TRADE UNIONTEM. ‘This Was most excellent service on the part of the general master workman. It prevents a dis- ruption which has seriously menaced the order; it puts an to those secessions of the trades Watch had begun, ani which were likely to be- come tor le; 1t 18 the offer of 4p olive braseh Hath E E ately related to that here spoken of, bore upon the centralization of power inthe executive board at the headquarters in Philadelphia. To begin with, 1% snust oe noticed that the new policy regarding the formation of tfaie districts is adverse to the of any such ceatralized authority as ‘Of the delegates were ch 1 with Toestablish, ‘Thess trade districts. are po-sessai large measure of independence in dealing ind, which led the members a.waysto look w oe wilt lanpely reduoe tee feeling Seiaee a central body that formeriy ex- ernment. ‘The question next came up, ay Mr. Powderly de- sired a changéin the constitution’ by which he imeelt De emp {o select and appoint members execut mina since tae found ng of the order, have been Semy, aod be wai capecialy ansious nus to get sembly, rid of two members, ‘and Batiey, cor. heat had poeta: 4 55 2! lage Hi well lead to fresh difficulties. ‘There 1s a dispo- sition on the part of the French press, with regard to the Suez Canal convention, to suggest the neutrality of the canal, and this means 10 the near future the neutrality of Egypt, with a consequent withdrawal oF, British induence, This 18 not pleasing to Englishmen, as the two questions are Quite separate. ‘The noise about the canal ment 18 somewhat absurd, considering that the matter has been settled for months, even years ‘However, it marks another step in Salisbury’s fradual adhesion to the Gladstone policy. | With Grawal a8 such 18 not popular with the forward AN ANTI-GERMAN ALLIANCE, ‘The Czar Said to Have Formed a Coall- ten of Northern Powers, Pants, October 25.—The Figaro states that the czar visited Copenhagen with the view of taking decisive action in regard to Bulgarian affairs, and that he has tormed “an anti-German alliance. De- tween Russia, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, and Deo mark. Other powers are expected to join the al- ——_.—__ A RICH GOLD FIND. Nugects as Big as a Man’s Hand ‘Taken Out of a Minnesota Mine. ‘Cucago, October 25.—A special from Duluth, Minn., says: Frank and George Spencer and Louis Baubeln, the latter an old half-breed explorer, to- day brought to Duluth @ large box of gold nug- frets which indicate a And of Unusual richness aud Value, The tind is situated about 40 miles north of Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn., and in a range of townships 5 or 6 miles south of the in- ternational boundary line. Only a few here know of the find. There was shown a nugget nearly as |large a8 @ man’s hand, and from a quarter to | three-quarters of an inch'thick. About 30. miles | 1oland trom Grand Marais are ancient, diggings “of rich silver mines,” worked, as 1s su mnclent Toltecs. ‘These gold ‘are about Wwaere Cmcaoo, Octoyer 2A Vincennes, Tod, 1aGo, October 25.—A Vinces ‘says; The situation in the miner's strike at Wash- ington, Davies! County, more serious each day. Full half ofthe Juscice, as they only ask two week's apd ‘about the same rate paid by other mines in this ‘section. The Miners’ Federation stands firm, and announces that it proposes to Nght it out if it takes all winter. Work was however, at the Rogers’ mines, in Pike County, yesterday. weet stat Ly rama of the battle of Gettysburg.. At a gathering Of the ladies at the Palmer House'a pi \uon to form a national ladies’ auxiliary tion was: favorably received, and it s probable that such a "as it may be termed, will be the present Week. The engineers have invitation of Mr. E. T. Jeffrey, of the Iilinols Central Railroad, to vist Puliman this afternoon. A special train will be placed at their —.___ A New Export Freight Tariff. \TES FROM ALL AMERICAN PORTS ADOPTED BY THE EAST-BOUND ROADS FROM CHICAGO, CuicaGo, October 25.—The Chicago east-vound Toads have issued a new tariff on export freight, the rates the same via all American ports, which principal aruicie 13 per hundred to | i i l i i i oh E i i 3 i i i : i [ 8 i é fa i Z gi i | j Hl if ul i ch | | i I f | i i | I l at ; h iH i iy i Closing its Investigations in New York —A Kequest from Senator Stanterd, New Yoxk, Octover25.—The Pacific Railway Commission resumed its inquiries at No. 10 Wall street to-day. Its investigations are about te close, and it was said by the Commissioners that PFODADLY the witnesses uf Unis hearing would be last called. A tel from Senator Stane ford Was read in whicu he desired the appoints MEN Of a court Lo Inquire into Lhe equities exist ing between (be Government and Ube Central Pas Effingham Hi. Nichols, formerly treasurer of the Centra: Branch of tue Central Pacific Raliway, thea known as (he Atchison and Pike's Peak ‘Way, Was the Ost witness, Failure ef Baltimore Clothiers, Bavtimore, October 25.—Burgunder & Daum, wholesale ciothiers, have made e ‘rust for the benefit of creditors to Marda mayer. The liabilides are estumated and thelr assets at $1,800. ————__ Beston Bankers Fail. Bostox, October 25.—Perkius, Du; bankers, 40 State street, successors ‘torch ‘Sweet & Co, have failed. Ths E ij ? w Cl frm have long of the iarket, ‘They make no statement NO RXCITEMENT OVER THE Mrwal Wis, October and pany arfived (rat and were ary John Smith, a resident of West Washington, ‘about thirty years old, was before Judge Snell tals ‘morning Charged with using profane language and assaulting Officer Dyer while the latter bad him ‘under arrest. Smith's head and clothing were cov- ered with blood, and ® wound on his forehead showed that the officer's club had played its p Fe im the affair. Smith pleaded wo the ot nity and not to of asee mcer Dyer that the was Under Uhe influence of liquor at the ume of bis iii Bienes Sonu eng Senos crn ce ot3ae Carrol W.C. Holmen, assault on Jam Eis augers F. Gurr, a, wien, aed oe i