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THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Northwest Corner Pennsylvanit Ave. and 11th 8t, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMAN, Pres’, . an ie served ett by natiiors, on thett ows account, at 10 cents Srotk, or d4e-_ per mont! ries ‘at the countess Tents cach By mail—postage prepaid cents & fnonth’ one year. 86; six months, ¢. ‘tered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.,ae “Jase mail matter] ney STaN—published on Friday- octage prevaid. Six inonths, Socata? ee 7 EerANl sail subecrtptions must be paid in edvancer pe Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Vo. T1—No 10,784, WASHINGTON, D.C.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1887. SPEC 7 — SPECIAL NOTICES SERIAL SAVINGS AND BUILDING = AswociarioN) + mont gOTH ISSUE OF STOCK, Second monthly meeting o: the new series, No. 20 to be held in the Association's Hall, No. 615 7th st nw. WEDNESDAY, Lith iust., at” 7 o'clock pan Shares are $l each. ‘A large wurober has alreedy been subscribed, and the association is ia = very Pa Condition. "Come to the mecting snd subscribe {oF x. "Six per cent is paid on withdrawn stock No better oppurtunity cau be offered. for monthly invest s. bearing a good rate of interest. Stock may be Z FXO_A. PRESCOTT, ‘Sec'y and Treasure. 1416 F st nw. d10-4t _ ‘THE CONVERTED Ni The last opportunity to hear the Converted Sun, |. L. SHEPHERD, at Lincoln Memorial Coureh, corner 1th and Ke sts. n.w. She will speak SATURDAY. Dec 10, at 3pm. At 7:30 p.m. Satur- day she will give her famous address on “The Rum- Beller and His Victims Before the Bar of God.” SUNDAY, Dec: Ti. she will prosch a 10: p.m. and 7:30 p.m. She will give her i $eiprighee on hes Conversion fry Rowaolam. | Seats ee. Baptisms and reception of membersat 3 p.m. Collections will be taken for Mrs. Shephent's rescue ‘Work. You are invited to come. cost ‘Ruy. GEO. W. MOORE. < B. LEONARD, OF OHIO, ‘will speak in the € tional church Sup- lay “aiterncon, December 11, at 3:80, under the aus- wes of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. iblie cordially invited. 49-2 HE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ©) CLERES' ASSEMBLY. of LX shield at Hilton Hall. ot 9:15 p.m. ON. EMBER 12. instead of 8 p,m. owing She late hours prevailing at present. A full Attendance Fequired. By order of the M. W. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PART- “nership. Notice is hereby given that the arwerbi Intely subsisting between FRANK Le NVEY and WM. A. WAKD, heretofore on of HANVEY © by WiLLTLiE A WALD, who will be responsible for the same aad receive all the proceeds thereof. Alt other debts due and owing to the said partnership are. Yo be received by cither member of the old firm, and Au persons to whom the said partnership stands tae apective accuus ‘same may be ex- B a. — FRANK L. HANVEY. WILLIAM 4. WARD. a FRANK L HANVEY will continue business at 213 2th wt. nw. WILLIAM A. WARD will continue business and can De found at bis office room, No. 30 Lenman’s Build- in, 1425 N. ¥. ave. Bw. a8-3t" Boe C™ANE, Panu, & co, BANKERS EBBITT HOUSE. Buy snd sell on commission all securities listed on the New York Stock Exeha Giplecs promotly executed Sy wire Drafts in any amount sold on England, Ireland, and Germany, a-lw se THE LARGEST AND FINEST ASsonT- "MENT OF CHRISTMAS BOOKS, CARD" aad NOVELTCES can be found at W. H. MORRISON Stores. 479 Fem. ave, and N.Y. ave, and 15th at, 6 Tim — Orrick oF THE Murvat Frux Ins. Co. oF D.C Wasiaxaron, Dec. 5, 1587. Policy holders are hereby notified to remew thelr in surance ou or befure the last Mouday in December, IsNs for the year 1NS8. The rate of interest will Us one (i) per cent on the premiums notes, Please tend to your renewals belore the lamt few days and thus avoid the crowd. J. WESLEY BOTELE! Secretary. ,THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- ‘holders of the American Printing Press Co. Will by held at 400 Louisiaua ave, MONDAY, Decem: ber 12. 188 relock, for the purpose ‘of electine Syiectors for the ensuinis Year, and for the tranaaction Of such other business as tay properly come before it, = (G EMERY, <e=> A CARD-T BEG TO INFORM MY patrons aud the public that T have. consoli- tod my two stores, abd will continue only ut 813 7th Stuw. Respectfully, WM. LOWENTHAL, $13 7th atnw. 2 a5-6t" CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FORWARDED to all parts of the world at low rates by Bald- win Bros” European Express. Apply at Adains Ex- Press office, 1429 F st. 1. wae lor 0. T. MENGERT, Agent ae ST PavweNT. Pingt issue, ‘January, 1888. MUTUAL CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATIO’ 1255 F Strect Northwest. Subeecriptions can be made for first issue of stock from 5 30 am. to 5 p.m.at theofficeof the Associa- tion, and from 7 to o’cloek on TUESDAY EVEN- ING'S of each week. Five per cent paid on with- drawala Share: 50a month; $1,000 loaned on each share. Nino directors to be elected December 13th at the office of the Association. Further infor- aoation can be had on application. HILLMAN A. HALL, President. _ THOS. G. HENSEY, Secretary anit : od “” THE BE TT OF TRINITY GHOKCH, oetnetuwn A Statnway. Up eht Grand Piano. $85 Fouunl-trip tieke Mirupes via North ‘Linyd. steamer tron New Jorks good for © ye dite Heealn aod state roomy, ding ‘twik, 9 cam toe bought only st E- HOOI'S Music Niet 025 Penna ave nies =>, HISHOP'S CAMPHOKINE, AN ELEGANT ‘Fuuet prefaratimns Cutes and prevents Fbapped. Hands, Face. sud’ ‘Lips, Mouth. ahd’ Hard Bion. Will keep the skin utifully Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Price For saleby WS Thompsons dale by Muth Brow. (Orders by postal receive 41-3 _SPECIAI, NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. REPORT OF THE CONDITION TONAL SAVINGS BANK OF THE DIS- ‘TERICT OF COLUMBIA, At Washinwton, D.C, at the close of Diainess, Sunday “school Hermon. ‘st 11 tum, Vesper service and 3243 pm” Evening service and sermon at 7:30 fe iev. Saver 8, Hanis, D. D., LL. D. of Michigan, will ST. JAMES’ CHURCH, 8TH STREET BE- tween B and portheast, Rev. Jasces W. TO'RD otelock Holy ‘o'cloe techasing, 3:30 pe m.: in”, morning prayer, 9 otclock. even-eong, 7 o'clock. a ‘Wednesdaye aud Fridays: o'clock, Loans on real estate and collateral secur- Other stocks, Do Due from State Current expenses. Prem i OF THE EPIPHANY, G ST. CHURCH 0: ‘between 13th and 14th n.w., Rev. . D., rector.Holy Communion st $a m. \t a.m. Morning prayer with evening service. Preach at th Services: Su! ‘mornit eyretkaett Serva song, 7:30 o'clock: Sun- services, Holy Eucharist, 7 a. ‘even-song, 1 MOUN [NON PLACE ME CHURCH ‘South, corner of Uk and i ata: new. ev. DawAY.. pastor.—Presching at 11 a. im. an 7-30 p.m. Sunday school at am, ples meeting at 7 o'clock p.m. ‘Ths ‘public corals D.C 08. BENG. } b SNYDER, President of the above-named solemnly swear that the above wtatemeut is BENJAMIN P. GEORGE W. BAGG, LEWIs CLEPHA’ Z'C Ropbias, "¢ Directors. do attend ai with good singing led by the choir and orchestra, 3:30 pan. young peoples’ meeting 7 p.m., to be. im ‘followed by service in cl ngs of Re R Biace: ladies! tuocting, Wed: LL juen's necting Wednesday, 7:3 ing Thursday, 7:30 p.m, Seats free. Strangers wel- oF a (ERS AND MECHANICS’ business, December 7, 1887. NATIONAL BANK, ‘Columbia, at the Due from rove’ Due from other Natioual Banks im State banks and bankers. . Teserve agente, UNITY PRESBYTERL Jith and Kt sts, nw. Rev. G. Bbatou- Dastor.Services 11 a. m.and 7:30 p.m.” Theme of evening di eninth tn Series on mption fund wi (five per cent of circulation). Meeting (¥. P. 3. LIABILITIES. meeting ‘Thursday, Capital stock paid tn. vided profits... National bank notes outstanding: secretary of the Washington ass. kospel mecting for men Sunday afternoon, at 4:0. hour, 4:30 p. GRAND TEMPERANCE RALLY AT HAY- ‘den Hall, cor. 43 st. and Pennsylvania ave, Individual deposits subject ches Certified checks. + Due to other National Links: Diatriet of Columbia, County of Washington, I, W. LAIRD, Jn., Cashier of the alove-named bank, do solemuly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief. W_ LALKD, Jn., Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to.before me this’ 9th day of December, 1887. Ls Correct—Attest: THOS. KNOWLES, ALK JACKSON, <q=> KEPORT OF THE CONDITION oF TH CITIZEN National dake OF WASHING. At Washington, in the District of Columbia, at the ‘of business, December 7, 1887. and discounts. . 8. bonds to secure circulation - ‘Due from approved reserve from other National Bauks, Keal estate, furniture and fixtures. peuses aud taxes paid... for ek z for clearina-house ‘societies and ot wr the reception of Hous. Art 14, at 8 o'cloek p.un. Sarstield Hall, cor. Pa. ave, and 43§ ‘o'clock p. Sunday, Die. 11. ‘chure and Supper at Willa: the Sth grades, Jeffersow Sc! ave kiudly consented to appear, and will exhibit their broficieney in the Calisthenle Drill e doors mences at 7:30. Adiaission 10 oman by the Capital Giee Club.” All ch a somigs by the Capital Giee Clu clergymen an Christian workers who desire to better undorstaud the Present political crisis especially invited. it ‘cal Memory; or, Art of Never Forgetting. Corresponding club new closing: persons wisning to Join should address immmediately Rrof. LUCIEN E C. ietecgmen Soe ERE, A.M, (Frouch Language), 1538 1 st. 2, Redemption fund with of circulation). Undivided profits... aed National-Bank notes oiiistanding*’ abject io chee! Demand certificates District of Columbia, County of Washington, s8: L, THOS. C. PEARSALL, C: bak, do solemn; true to the best of ier of the above-named the above statement is EARSALL, Cashier. ‘me this 10th di WILLIAM SELBY. ‘Subscribed and sworn to befo December, 1887. 888. Polis open from 12 m, to 1 p.m, — EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING," 1003 F st. ASSETS—$811,892.28. Pamphiets explaining the object and advantages of the Assuciation are furnished upon application, ‘&m. to 4:30 p.m. On the frst th the office will be open from Advances will be made promptly ns for shares in the 14th issue received IY, at the othoe of the Aswciation, Equitable Bulld- dng. 1003 F si Shares are $2.50 per mouth. THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Pres't _ INO. JOY EDSON, See’ nai MISS WILLS, MODINTE, WISHES 70 ner customers aad the public Ua na 10? Fat nw to Veh Pat uae Searty oppeeite the Eubitt, where the wil be panes Sea teae a E. Taplor soins hota RH. GOLDSBOKOUGH & 60, a Real Patater 1405 F at. asl Estate bought and mld Loahsamered™ In- chia made hpecnal atta: mas and menagecsent of ical i ik. GuLDSbOROUGH f Coe Tats F seeest <e= IMPORTANT To THE BUSINESS COM: MUNITY. 1a Prepering the NATIONAL CAPITAL DIREC. ‘ToR Pabliation, itis proposed to attach to the Bame of every firm or individual ustug a telephone the yumber of the call. The advantage of this feature will apparent to all. WILLIAM DICKSON, Publisher, n18-2m Oftice Pat. n. w. =>, DR. HIDDEN, CATARRU, THROAT, AND ‘Lux Specialist, at Willsrd's, Mondays, jeadays, and Fridays. 12to4 pun Pree consul™ tation. Keforunces o26-6m_ Hawa & Heremssox ARE SHOWING CHOICE EXAMPLES OF RICH PORCELAINS, with many articles possessing artistic merit not found elsewhere A lange stock, with low.prices for the Holiday's ‘Trade. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, as 424 Oth street We Axe Nor Grise ‘The guods away, bat are selling them at prices low enough to nuit you Comein and look around; don't (Oust anything. & 820 Overcoat at $13.50. A G18 Overcost at $12. A $15 Overcoat at $9.50. A G12 Overcoat at #8. ‘A810 Overcoat at $6.50. ‘A €25 Overcoat at $15.50. A G20 Suit at 6.50. A €15 Cutaway Suit at 910. ‘A £20 Prince Albert Suit at @15. And all otters at proportionate low prices. For Boys trom 13 to Ls years old, we have Suits and Overcosts at $5, $6, #7, aud #8, whieh are worth 50 Ber cent more than we are asking for them. For Chiliren from 5 to 13 yeacs, Suite at $2.50, 83, $3.50, $4. up t $10. Overcoats at #3, $3.50. 84, up te 8, for which otuer houses will sak you SO per cent more. ‘THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING 00, « Corner 7th and G sta, sm Dre. Le, ‘We offer s reduction of from $2 to @5 onallour IMPORTED BONNETS AND HATS. {Also om thowe of our own cents each 90 oll Unirinmed goods, *Tetuetion of 50 ‘MBS. M. 3. HUNT, “a 1300 F ot om d10-lawow apie om aces FARMERS’AND MECHAX THE NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC, (aesOURCES lace at the banking house on Tuesday Polls open from 121m. to p.m.) W. LAIRD, Cashier, ‘the Stockholders. of TIONAL BANK, of Washingt Directors, will be held at ity 1 , Jauuary 10. 1888, between the hours of O'clock m. and 2 p.in. E.S. PARKER, 410,17,24.31-4 cents U.S. Boniis to secure deposits, 4 U.S. Bonds oi: hand. 4 per cents Other stocks, bonus aud mortguces, GAL S> cSintivts anv rriexps arrextion! The Season Tickets for the G. A.B. Pair are for distribution, ‘Notice is hereby given, so that all may have a eal chance to compete for tho followin prize. "To ihe Gentleman selling the largest uuluber Season dies selling the largest number Season Ticket Diamond Ring, 24 y's Toilet Case. ‘Tickets may be had from members of the Finance mittee at Headquarters, New Graud Army Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania ave., above date, from 6 to 10'p.m. ‘Holders of Season Tickets will preserve them, as at the close of the Fair they will have a voice in the dis- position of a valuable Plano and Horse and Bugyy. "THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION WILL hold its monthly meeting at Mount vernon church, cor. 9th st. and rusetts aves ber 12. 7:50. o'clock. “Topic: “Chris: tian Endeay and Other Societies for ng Saez body to attend ani oe iG PE ‘3 SOCIETY OF CHRIS. ‘TIAN ENDEAVOR, Western rian gt bet, 19th and 30th sts, will hold its inceting at 6 o'clock Sabbath evening. “Good m and singing. Great Awakening og Book. Revival service and; inquiry meeting. Come with us. it WESLEY CHAPEL, CORNER OF 5TH ‘and F sts, n.w., James’ P. WniGHt. pastor.— ‘Teachers’ prayer-meeting, ‘school, 30 am.; preaching by 15 ain.; Sunday v. RW. BLack, 11 am.: \e Chistrian Legion, which ts intended for ‘church or Sunday school, esday, m.; young Pum. ; prayér-meet- it RCH OF THE Bi OH E theran), Pa. ave. and 2d st, ». ¢, (Capitol ‘Hill)—Rey. Dr. KvaNs, of Ohio, delegate welical Allance, will preach at 11 a.n.; the Pastor at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 ain. “Seats free, All ite METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH, ‘corner 6th and A sts, n. e.—Rev. W. H. will conduct the services To-norrow at 4m. Gome and worship the Lord in ‘CHURCH, COR. . “The en oyments of Heave inpses of the 4 Saobath school, 3 p. im. Young People’s OE). 6:30 pan. | Weekly prayer- p.m, Seats free. All are i ty Ke Og MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA- ‘TION.—Mr. Geonge A. Hall, Stato. Secrets of New York, formerly. Kene! tion, will lead the at 1400 New York ave Good singing, led "by All men welcome, kane i ing, at 7:30 pin. Maj. Jas. G. ANDERSON, ex, and others will address the meeting. Come ite TATIVES OF CIVIC rs who desire to Join in the r O'Connor and leaders of the December ‘meeting at Henry Grattan Esinon rule cause, at Masonic ire invited to att pty CLASS. NO. 7, Ui Sabbath’ School, will wive a Festival Hall, December 16, 1887, The hool Building, rill be opened at 6:30 p.m. Program int ite PROHIBITION UNION MEETS AT MRS. ‘Le Fotza’s Parlors, Temple Cafe, 9th st. n.w. NING, 7:30. Dr. A. B."Leouard, of rmiments in favor of Prohibition Delegates from recent conven make reports, Prohibition party LOISETTIAN SCHOOL OF PHYSIOLOG} it TO CHURCHES AND TEACHERS — ‘Christmas Cards half price, from cent tiful Tree Ornaments, Gaues, crap Fick Fairies, ised, “Snow, 2 5 ‘3. JAY GOULD, #21 Othat at 4 REMARKABLE CURE —READ THE ‘following unsolicited testimonial to the mer- its Or “Anti-Neuralgique.” the great instantaneous ali forms ot ‘Neuralgia: CONNECTICUT AVE, Washington, D.C.,Feb- So ecstacy ie titan BGT Sa teeta ciel tence easy —as free froin pain as though it never existed. ‘Mrs. C.F, ATWOOD. Price @1 per bottle. For sale by ail druggists and by the Chemical M'f'g Co,, 611 F st. n.w. it THE MEMBERS OF CARPENTERS UNION NO- 1, will meet in special session SDAY, DECEMBER 14, at 7:30 p.m. f officers for the ensuing term, and other it portant business will be transacted. By order of the Union. J. ADAMS, Cor. Secretary 410-3¢ ‘Nomi VARHINGTON, WasHINeTo, D. C., Dee. 10, 1887. NATIONAL BANK OF The annual election for Diréctors’of this bank will t the Banking House on Tuesday, January ‘©. A. JAMES, Cashier. |ATION- BANK. Georgetown, D.C., Dec. 6, 1887. elecui, tor cigectors of ie bab wii jan. 10, a @7,10,1784,31 THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF fe, COLUMBIA, NA. for the election of ing House on TUE: Casliter. nd will be placed” oti sale December ize, Gold Wate, 24 prize, Seal Ring; 3 Headed Cane. a ole prize, a China Tea Set; 3d prize, 8 ‘e., each evening on and after ington, Con’, v Washingtun, 1. CHAS. 3. BRADLEY, aa oe te ‘above-named true to the best of my knowledg. and belief — CHAS. > BKADLEY, Cashier, ‘Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of 387, 1 FENWICK YOUNG, Notary Public, DANIEL B. CLARKE, JOHN E MERRELL, W. H MORRISON, AA WILSON, JAS. L. NoKRis, THOS. E WAGGAMAN, ) CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN,—CANES, mabrelias. Gloves, Silk Jackets and Gowns, Suspenders, Mame 'Handkere Reckweer, "PT. OS F st. nw. Shirts to or- hiefs and Fine Tiana ee" : RENCH STEAM LAUNDRY, 810 9TH Tiare o cents, cue 4 ceute ber’ pelts Branch 4d Collure 2'cents, cutie celts per pair. “Braue! Yuet ‘d10-1we Mae Linke received every Heiday. It Suid Linke re . It you want something delicious for ‘breakfast try it, then journameto our long listof customers. C, CO, 1413 New York ave. al0-2t > FINI CELAIN ORNAMENTS, BISQUE FIGUI PRIESUGNONZES, Gas PORTABLES, HOLIDAY AND WEDDING PRESENTS, j|AUSAGE. MEAT GAS FIXTURES, 5. &. SHEDD & BRO, 432 9th ot nw. REPORT OF THE CONDITION oF TH ‘NATIONAL METKOPOLITAN BANK, asiuingwn, D.C, at the close of business, Decem- ea a a fe eg Other stocks, bouds sid morteayes, Due from other National Banks... SPeiit E25: 3 S BoP ption fund with’ (Bve per cent of i jae from U.S. ‘Treasurer, otiier’ thai five per cent redemption fund.. ee POTME OF, PIssOLUTION OF PART- Orrick oF THOMAS MCGILL & Co., 1107 E street n.w. heretofore existing bet ‘hos, Lechria rn, under the name of T ‘Thomas Go; ia this diy (December 9, 1887) die- solved by mutual consent, ‘The business will be continued under the same name furthes Tl ho: the L iy of aie ar, ind to wins all soso due it should ED Mouveea te ‘The undersigned res} iy solicite a continuance = accom Wo tee THOMA MOGILL, able @ Hote Dingge@ evan Te. wth one Pint ‘Wine. PEPTIRR AGRE Hane’ 77° CORSON & MACARTNEY, GLOVER BUILDING, 1419 F ST. X. W.. ‘Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, ‘When the Ninth International Medical Congress, held here in September, adjourned, it left much ‘Work to be performed by committees, The princi- Pal task was the publication of the voluzainous ITOL STREET 1 cor. Hast Capitol and 48 TILLER, pastor.—At 11 a.m. Rev. E. present the claims of the Central tia at 4 p.m., :3O p.m, by the P.m. by the pastor. was fitly celebrated last iven by Mr. Martin Hebner, the Sagi at eect aeinenencts Seutegt Geicateam es ‘The dinner was served in excel- in its Way Was as much of a success Country Reat Estate—Sd page DeatHs—Sth page. DeNrisTay—7th page. EpvcaTionat—3d page, FaurLy SvPPiies—7th page, Frtanciat—Sth page. For Rexz (Rooms)—Sth page, ‘Fox Rewr (Houses)—8th page. For Rent (Flats)—5th page. For Rewr (Miscellaneous)—Sth page. For Rent (Stores)—Sth page. Fon REwr (Offices)—Sth page. For Satz (Houses)—5th page. For Sax (Lots)—4th page. For SaLe (Miscellaneous)—8th page. -HousEFUBNIsHINGs—7th page. Laprxs' Goops—6th page. ‘Locat Mention—6th page. Lost axp Founp—4th page. MARaragEs—5th page. ‘Mowry 70 Loax—3d page. ‘MEDICAL—3d page. New Pusicarioxs—8th page, OoxaN Sreaxens—6th page. Potomac Riven BoaTs—6th page. PuaNos axp Onaaxs—Oth page. ‘PERSONAL—4th page. PROFESSION AL—3d page. Paorosats—3d page. RaILRoaDs—6th page. SEWING Macurnes—6th page, Srrctat Norices—Ist page. SUBURBAN Property—Sth page. Bavhie cordial EAST <a Besos ie NION ME THO. Chi 2 maday acho! at Ooh = Young’ ple's meeting Consecration Mo! Rae ie FOURTH TREE’ ROH FOURTH STREET ME. CHURCH 8. E. eachina by the pastors 6:30 p.m youn, ehurch meetiog. All are prayer tog. er, Dra. Toner, Lincoln, D: hinidt, Schaefer, and others "De. Hamilton Speeches ‘course, felicitations upon the success of gTeat work that had been done by the commit. were In order, THs EVENING STAR Was toasted by Dr. Hamilton, who stated that no scientific had ever been so full Niuth International Me zh Une enterprise of Tux Stak. Mr. Skinner's Geese Troubled by Rats. THE CONSEQUENT CACKLING OF THE FOWLS DISTURBS ‘THE REPOSE OF MR. SOUDER. ‘This morning, in the Police Court, Judge Snell decided a novel case. The prosecution was brought against Mr. Richard Skinner, of No. 2931 8th street, he being charged by John P. Souder with being the owner of certain geese on premises sit- uated on Wiltberger street. The defendant ad- mitted that he had a numberof geese on his prem- ses, Dut he could not say that they annoyed the neighbors, because Witness never hears them. The Information, which iy fled under the jons, c} ‘that the OW fendaut, by their cackling’ and comfort of Mr. Souder ‘Penta. ave. n.w., Re’ Tector—Services third Sunday Holy Communion: 10 am., Sunday School ; ‘Morning: Service and Se1 E All seats free. ij ——— a ical Congress had GRACE REFORMED CHURCH, — SER- r. es and JS Mrs, Burmeister: them and Miss Hi Mr. Some el Gt very yarn. {Arington. Among te musicale was Mrs. Cl ‘Classical renderings of Mrs. Burmeister-Petersen, and especially the playing of Baron Von Zedtwitz, ‘Mra. J. W. Foster has issued cards for a tea on 4to7, to meet Mrs. lexico, Who is North with her husband on heF bridal tour. ‘Mrs. Moran will bein the cityon Monday, and will receive with ‘Mrs. Foster on that day. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCulloch and Miss McCul- loch have returned to the city for the winter, and are in thelr McPherson-Square house. Mrs. Hobson, of 1820 N street, has sent out cards for a tea on next Friday. Mrs. Gouverneur has returned from a visit to her kinswoman, Mra. Gordon Cumming, who lives in Maryland, néar Baltimore. - Mra Robert L. Stuart, of New York, will shortly arrive in this city, accompanied by a physician, in wate cae ne ‘comes to enjoy the intmitar tal. She is agreat in- le to go into society, as she must be wheeled about the rooms in a roll- ing-chair, and carried from floor to floor of her enue mansion in an elevator. ‘Mra, Lamar called at the White House yester- vices in the chapel, w.. To-morrow at 11 8.22. sud 7: the Pastor, He welcome, Pows free. intendent Mr. Mathew Slureh, fo Md. “Divine Service every Thi Pastor's realdence, 459 Hat. n.w. OURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, @ and H sts, n.w., Re Young People's prayer mesting at 0:30 am. 8 ‘meet E ;. Gospel ‘service at 7:30 prin. ‘Strangers day school at 9:30, “formerly tuations)—4th page. Wantep (Rooms)—4th page. WanTEp (Houses)—4th page. WanTep (Board)—4th page, WanTep (Lots)—4th page. WanTED (Miscellaneous)—4th page, Winter Resonts—6th page. Woop axp Coat—6th page. “ie Moran of A SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, (ORGAN- ized 1810.) 4th st. and Va av. 5 |. Children’s service, Young peoples! meeting, Tuewday, 7:30'p. mn Youne 5 mu Prayer and praise servioe, Th Beats tree. Goinke Parse coption each Friday, from 24010 Betas STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. NEAR stor, Rev. D. W. FAUNCE, re Sues, PE. the tenth lecture 10. _Alll invited, NORTH CAROLINA AVE. M. P. CH and’ cries, disturb the Mr. Souder testified that Mr. Skinner keeps a flock of geese in his stable, witch make so much noise that witness is unable to get any Mr. Kaufman testified that there were rats in the stable, which bother the geese to make so much noise. ” sald the witness, ive minutes at a time, and I would see anybody sleep where they are, Mr. Skinner is never there, and that is why he never hears them.” ‘The defendant said that he purchased the geese to fatten for Christmas. When he feeds them, be said, they make a nolse, but he seidom hears them at aby other Ume, Last night he visited the stable several Umes, but heard no noise, “iow about the rats?” asked the judge, less there are rats in the stable,” answered judge said that this time he would take the lant's personal bonds and warned him to be careful hereafter. Mr. Padgett si law gave the officer authority to kill the fowls upon a second conviction, and ‘h on Rats” might prevent a vi ‘he judge took Mr. Skinner's personal bonds, ——_— Most Keer Songr ox He WIL Be SENT TO THE PENireniaky.—This morving, in the Criminal @ Montgomery, Burgess, indicted for Was called. Mr. 0. ‘5. B. Wall ap} and the district-attorney stvted sented that he shouid plead guilty to peut larc and receive a jail sentence in one case and ty in the other, sentence to be suspended. The fendant pleaded that GoveRNMENT RECEIPTS To-pay.—Internal reve- ue, $449,068; customs, $542,459, Lirvt. Fisher Reugvep Frou Dury.—An order has been issued by the Navy Department, detach- ing Lieut. H. C. Fisher, of the Marine Corps, from command of the guard on the U. 8. 8. Nipsic and him to report (in arrest) to the command. ie New York navy-yard. Lieut. Fisher was recently tried by court-martial for conduct unbe- coming an officer and gentieman, and the of the court are now awaiting the ac it. His detachment at this par. je is taken as evidence that the court found him guilty and imposed a severe sentence. ‘Mr. Don M. Dickinson 18 expected to arrive in the city about the middie of next week. Avpomntgp.—Alva R. Gardner, of Illinois, has Deen appointed to a $900 clerkship in the Post Omice Department. Xor Exvittap 10 THe Lanp.—Tho Secretary of ‘the Interior has decided that the Union Pacific Railway ;Co. 1s not entitled to some 200,000 acres of land lying near Denver, the Commissioner of the General’ make formal demand of the railroad company for ‘@ reconveyance of the land, ANOTHER MEETING OF THE WOOL MzN.—The com- mittee representing the wool-growers and wool- dealers, Which has been in session in this city for days, has adjourned to meet again in this 730 4th sta. e. fe E ‘6th st. n.w.—T! and cause them “They are not like other bie drives about the valid, and will FIRST BAPTI HURCH, 13TH ST, bet. G and Hn Vv. CHas. A. BTAKELY, pastor.-Sunday school, 9:30 am.; preaching at 11 a, Mrs, and Miss Berry gave an evening party on Minister and Mrs, de Reuterskiold entertained the Russian minister at dinner on Sunday. The French minister was invited to meet hit Nelson Brown with her brilliant daughter, Miss ‘who made her debut this summer Port, ahd who will be a belle here this winter. Mrs, Admiral Rodgers will resume her receptions on Thursday, Mrs. Slidell, who 1s a niece of Mrs. Rogers, hastaken Mr. Jno. Kasson’s house, on Mc- Pherson Square, for the winter. She ts in'mourn- her home 4s in Princeton, N. J. Mrs. the fine Walking that our smooth ‘The Count and Countessq’ Arschot have returned ‘ho was Miss Detmold, for the recent deatli CHURCH OF “OUR FATHER” (UNI- ‘aud 1 sts. n. w.—Ser- m. and 7:30 p.m. will be VinceNr ‘TomLiNsox, of Rhode y school at 9:45 am. All’ are cordi- Vices To-morrow at 11 gested tbat the conducted by Kev. to CALVARY BAPTIST CHU ith and H streets no, w., Rev. SAMUEL H. GuEENE, pastor.—Sunday school, "9:30 bi ‘and Memorial Chapel Si are cordially invited. GRACE METHODIST EPISC: ‘church, corner of 9th aud Sats. n.w.—I H, pastor.—Fresching 11 am, and p.m by Rev. Ronent W. H. Waren. Revival services ‘Mr. Galleher. Sunday people's" meeting 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Bring Great Awakening. 5 Es Col. "Land Office to peut larceny, second offense, u he had con- tothe city. ‘The count of New York, is in mou of her father in that city, School 9:30 ain. juor was his besetting Telegrams to The Star. a THE WAR SOARE NOT JUSTIFIED. es CHICAGO JAIL OFFICIALS STARTLED. ——— An Extensive Fire in Philadelphia. tee THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. ‘What am Englisch Weekly Paper Mas to Say About ft. Special Cable Dispatch to Tax Evaxiwe Stan, Lowpox, Dec. 10.—Among the weeklies, the Spectator admirably Sump Up a view of Cleveland's message, saying: He said exactly what he thought u boldest, language, and void what ts good "for them truest” We shaif won with great curiosity to ete whether the Aserican ~ 1 Srwhether they preter. Presidents. who enleavot {hit the exact line between wind and water. A BASELESS WAH SCARE. The Russian Military Movements are Really of Little Consequence. Special Cable Dispatch to Tax EvextNo Stam Loxpox, Dec. 10.—In military circles here the Russtan movements on the Austrian frontier are Rot considered of great importance, and the alarming rumors are thought to be circulated for Dourse purposes. Some correspondents at foreiga capitals seem to think thelr mission 1s to get up periodical scares For ten years past Ubey have Deen foreteliing that war Was imminent, but i never yet has happened. In the present case @ glance ata map of the Russian ormy positions, Published for the information of the German of- clals iD 1880, show's Chat the reports of positions occupied by the 110h, 12th and 14th army as given in the Cbiogne Gazette, are approxi correct, Dut these are simply normal peace ‘sons conUnuously there for at least six years past, ‘The same applies to the postions of the cavalry divisions and the second ritle brigade. There is @ confirmation of this work entitied, “The Armed Strength of Russia,” published by the British ia telligence deparudent in Is86 The only real movement Was the transfer of the 13th cavalry division from Moscow to Subitn. | This meaus the ton of four cavalry re sto didy ceca ite ti ened force is equally available against German aud Austrian territory. If an aggressive increase Was intended it would be enormously greater. By Associated Press. Husian Congratulations for Austria, St. PETERSBURG, Dec. 10.—The Novoe Vremya ex; much ‘satisfaction that the military council held at Vienna did not_resoive Wo send Te inforcements to the Galician froptier, and praises Archduke Albrecht, whose counsel, it bays, averted ine of the Hapsburg monarchy being placed in a difficult position by certain politicians The Novoe Vremya hopes that now the reports of an approaching Austro-Kussian conflict. will Verininate, — ANOTHER CHICAGO SENSATION, A Bevolver Found in a Murderers ‘Cell in the Jail. Curcaco, Dec. 10.—The officials in the county Jail are excited over disclosums regarding the surreptitious possession of coutraband articles by the prisoners The finding of the bombs in Lings’s cell has never been fully explained. Neither have the been discovered who furnistied the several doses ‘of polson taken by Geo. Engle. Saturday last » forty-four-ealiter revuiver aid over ope hundred cartridges were found in Ube cell of Michael Lynch, who shot and killed Omicer Wm, S Halloran 1m July last, and last evening it Was learned that the latter discovery prevented the carrying out of @ well-defined plot to liberate half a dugen of the Worst criminals in the jail. Immediately on the finding of the revolver and ammunition by Jailer Foz, Lynch was taken from bis cell aud placed im solitary confinement. for over one hundred mManacled to the cell dour and fed on bread Water. All details have been suppressed by the Jail officials, but it ts known that the pian was to an Lynch ‘and a number of other prisoners, and Setting them into the lawyers’ cage ou sone pre Vense, have them all make a coiubined break tor Uberty, shooting down the guards if necessary. —_——_— Mr. Glndstone Going to Italy. Loxvox, Dec. 10.—It 1s stated that Mr. Giadstone ‘Will go to'Napies in January. Acquitted of Nenling Grain. BUrrato, N. Y., Dec. 10.—The trial of Jon Ken= nedy, charged with grand larceny Ip stealing 2,150 Dushcls of grain from the Kickinoad elevator im city January 14, when they expect to confer with a committee of the wool manufacturers, rela- tive to the tariff upon wool and wool Mr. and Mrs, David King gavea dinner of twelve covers on Thursday night, ‘The Impromptu Club last evening enjoyed the hospitality of Capt. Thos. H. McKee, No. 7 Grant Place. A ‘pleasing musical and literary prograin ‘Maj. John M. Carson, Mrs. gnd Miss Carson, left Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to at- Ing of Lieut, Carson, of the Sth cav- and Miss Sumoer, daughter of Maj. EV. tn he wedding will jeanesday ext ‘the officers at sin, and enteri , Tecelved & Sen- tence of thirty Shot ‘The court in suspend- ing sentence said if he should be found drunk by any of the oficers he would be brought up and sentenced to the penitentiary. He Suor ar TAR YouxG Wouan.—George Weeks, young colored man, was placed on trial i the Court this moruing charged with shooting La young colored woman named Henrietta Smith, that one evening last month, while METHODIST EPISCOPAL hurch. corner of 14th and G sts., Rev. GEO, ELtiorr pastor. Services on 3 Decemi 9:30 a.m. session of Sunday School; at 11 preaching: 30 monthly missionary meeting, with rowan 7:30 Dom. preaching .el.1 Wednesday eveni ings, We AMONG THR PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were Senators Hearst and Payne, Representatives Crain ex-Senator McDonald, ing and interesting prayer meetings are Vite you to all our services. SWEDENBORGIAN Capitol st., bet B and C Pastor.—Suinday School at Subject of sermon: “The Greatest Born of Women.” Seats free, and. st Weber, Nelson, Too Blount, he ieee aus STOREKREFER aND GavGER.—Tho Secretary of the appointed Godwin to be gener 55 Seen H: 0. ‘Nava Oxpens.—ist Lieut. T. G. Fillette, Marine Corps, detached from Marine Barracks, Pensacola, Fla., and ordered to Brooklyn, N. Y., to take com- mand of the marine guard of the U.& 8. Nipsic. 24 Lieut. Jas. EK. Mahoney, Marine Corps, granted leave of absence for thirty at the Pare ay a sg em Ist Lieut. H. C. Fisher, Marine U.S. Nipsic, and report the commandant New York navy-yard, to await action of the Navy Deparuné Anmy Oxpers.—Capt. Wm. E. Van Reed, Sth ar Ulery, has been placed on the retired list on ac- count of disability. 1st Lieut. Julian M. Cabell, as- irgeon, ordered to duty at Fort Niot Neb. Lieut.-Col. Jos, K. Smith, surgeon, detail a8 @ member of the Army ret Paul, Minn., in place of Col. Glover kg oy tena the wed RCH, NORTH D. f tne post cl De. by ‘Mrs. and the Misses Van Zandts, of 1907 G street, Will be at home to callers on Fridays. Prof. and Mra, Newcomb have tysued cards for a ‘Langley, the new Secretary of ‘the Smithsonian Institution, on Wednesday even- ing, Dec. 14, from 9 to 12 o'clock. An interesting morning of the Historical Society, i Gi EXLAND METHODI fa nrg pr - BALDWIN, pastor. Preac m. Sunday schoo! at 6:45 p.m, will visit the Church at 7. rered by Rey, A. B. LEOWAx: perance Orator of Ohio. i SEE 9a. pI a: Sic Hoag on p.m, and the sermon will HH Lo him, he drew a revol she safd, burned her t the door-frame. Other witnesses gave similar Umony, and the case was held for the reception to Prof. 8 U WAUGH M. E. CHUROH, 3D AND A STS. ‘n.e. (Capitol Hill), Rev. pastor. Preaching at 11 a. ‘m. by Rev. W. G. son, of the Evangelical APTER THE RaIN 4 CoLD Wave.—At the Signal Office Unis moraing it Was stated that the presen! Tainy Weatuer would probably continue all ‘and to-night. Toward morning we shall feel effects of the lower edge of a slight cold wave that 4s moving eastward, Affairs in West Washington. THE AMEKICAN LEGION oF Hoxox.—The following officers of Council No. 907, American Legion of Honor, were elected here last night: Past com- mander, Willlam V. Lewis; commander, William K. Grinies; vice-commander, F.C: Potts; secretary, William F. Gibbous; orator, Willian A. Hutchins: chaplain, James H.’Payw yr R. Appleby, Wiliam B. Easton and W. V. Lewis, litton Mayfield delivered an address, ‘THE CHESAPEAKE AND Ouio CaNal.—The annual ing Of the stockholders of the Ci ‘Ohio Canal has been called to take place at An- wuen the president's The present board of di- rectors Was elected (o serve Until Dec, 31, Dut it may be deemed necessary to postpone the election ‘as Wel: as the president, until later tu ‘avigation will close on’ the 20th in- ‘Tus CATHOLIC UNION INCORPORATED.—Articles of incorporavion were filed in the recorder of deeds to-day Georgetown Catholic Union. ‘The objects of the association are social inter- course, improvement in literature by maintaining recreaiion, lecture, and brary rooms. ‘The incor- of twenty years, and the Portsmouth, N. Sun t 6:30 pm, Gospd ‘Roach and others. No charge for seata.1° AL. SOUL'S (UNITARIAN) CHURCH, rner 14th and L sts.n.w.—Morning service, rechool, $46 4, E. Stevenson, Mrs. J. B. Brow! Mrs. Z. Others.” iss - Sees day loaned two while in Europe. B. Vance, Mrs. Weldon, and Tap ide” and *Ninon.” m the piano, Mrs. F. Doul Pictures painted ‘Mrs. Rolfe E. Glover, of Richmond, Va., 1s the guest of the Misses Van Zandts, 1907 G street ‘The wife of Senator Evarts 1s not expected to Stisa Mary verte is ox Mr. Sherman Rvarts Kedeinption ES OE, ryt PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COR, ee W.~ Mev On tise Oru of ' portos Of sextages fo i hear this sermon. ‘Young’ mene! % retired. , placed on the Orleans to im “Louisiana. infantry, ordered i, Minn., for exam- trustees, Dr. James: church are asked will do you good. od i FREE RETHODISE CHURCH. 3 *s Holl, 11th st., between b aud ct at bm by Bev 3, after the holidays, ted to arrive to-night. First Lieut. David L. Join his father at an early before retiring board at St, W. Preaching “To méerow ination. Capt. Henry P. Pereiné, 6th cavalry, or- MICHAEL, Strangers wele: PENTACOSTAL AWAKENING IN THE ., bat. M cry MONDAY EVENING: free to ail. The especially invited to investigate this REV. DR, JOHN P. NE preach in the Metropolitan M. ‘and © streets, at 11 Reign 3 St cordially invit at 7:80. DAVID NEWPORT, A MINISTER OF the Society of Friends, will attend meeti Senator and Mrs Cameron gave a pretty debu- evening in honor of Miss Mar- ‘who 18 this year introduced to ‘The table was almost entirely covered with the crisp green leaves of holly the red berries peeping from under the ‘The center-piece was a mound of maiden ‘adorned with two knots of pink ribbon, ‘were Miss Quay, di Senator trom Miss Adele Grant, ‘Miss Wallick, Miss Cameron, jurnett of Massachusetts, Mr.’ S hapolis on Monday, tante dinner last Teport will be subi Prnsonat.—Ex-Senator McDonald and wife of Indianapolis, and Louls Soo of Italy, are at the Rigga—arthur H. Lowe of Fitchburg, Mass; George P. Grant of Pawtucket, R. L, and J. H. Maur of New York, are at Willard’s——R. P. Mc- Bride and Dallas Sanders of Philadelphia, ae ea neon ie taet cam jureday evening lect 2 ter of the new iss Matthews, Amalie West, Miss poration 1s for the period TWO POLICEMEN INJUKED IN RESCUING ZOKEEE—@ 1088 OF OVER $100,000, PurLapecruia, Dec. 10.—Wm. G. Pennypacker's ebmigreuraia Dee, 20. Wn, ; Pemaypackers ington avenue, was totally destroyed by fire be ‘tween 4 and 5 o'clock Ubts morning, ao wie valuable machinery, a stock of , in ished ra and — z a wil hed perane acon, the lo ell ie ae ing. tt ll ery ect Two were seve & rue Br origi sta i oe drying bis ore mals re originat tn Ube dry raped it burned with =. ene ‘caused great excitement among the occupal Of @ Dumber of small neighboring dwelling houses, Many of the families removed Weir eflects to tne THE LONDON “TIMES” CONDEMNS AN ACT OF 6IB MICHARL HICKS-BEACH. Loxpox, Dec. 10.—The Times, referring to the between Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and Lord Clanricarde, says Sir Michuel practically Admits that while chief secretary for Ireland be used the wer. ‘The paper adda: SR Siege ear nad te Feleeat @ competent court ip his favor, and It Was not the Dusiness of tue chief secretary to override that Judgment tn Ube exercise of an arbitrary personal discretion. The precedent is a bad one and might take us too far.” enone A Fifteen-Round Fight. GRORGE RDDONS, OF CHICAGO, AND JOMN CONNORS, ‘OF NEW YORK, FIGHT'TO A DRAW. Sr. Pavi, Mina, Doc. 10-—A Peoncer Freee De quth : George. o Aud John. connor ‘of New York, fought sist round draw fight here jast night. Pat was referee. The light Was an interesting one. Con- hors did most of the hard fighting and got ina many hard blows, but Eddons made suck of ee 5 at the meeting house on 1 at, between 18th and ‘ou To-morrow (Sunday) st 11 & mn NEW YORK AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN, 8. J. McPHEESON, of . Will preach to-morrow morning. v. Dr ALVin BantLers, D. D., will ooatinue the evening the series of sermons on the: Hours of services, 11 a. rm: Welcker a a Butler, Mr. Webb, Mr. R Jenisch, Mr. the French legation, Mr. Buckingham ot we Navy. = Col. Bliss gives a dinner to-night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charies Carroll. Capt, and Mra, Bugher have taken apartments atthe Arno, as their house on I'street will not be completed before February. ‘The annual ball at tne British legation will occur on the night of the 34 of January. Mrs, John F. Farnsworth, of Capitol Hill, gave a Party of ladies to meet her 188 Lynn Van Patten, of St. Charles, Ills ‘The friends of Miss Fish, daughter of District Fish, will regret to hear of her continued lue Lo potsoning by poison vak while in last summer, F. J. Helberger has taken his daughter, Dr. Ida. berger, to Florida for the winter, on account tm are accompanied by his ‘The third meeting of the daneing class ‘OMicers for the first year are Wm. Hi, J. Probey, J. B. MoGirr, F. V. Offutt, T. O'Neal, Arthur Snail, G. W. Jas’. Archer, F.T. King, and'J. W. tender a reception and Collins on Tuesday even! GRaix Recetrrs.—Canal boat ——Hev. Dr. J. of Belvidere, N. J., E. Wilcox of Provi- of Newport, R. L, are o Fathers Kelly dence, and James H. ‘at the St, James, howas, the Twin.” 7:30 p.m. ‘Sunday schovl at 9:30. an ine Me Gt Jp. past ‘at 11a. tm, and 7:30 p,m. book Prayer-meetnng FIRST | CONGREG: ‘corner of 10th and jewaaN, D:D. pastor. BLawpELL, D. D., of 7:30 p.m. Kev. 8. J. McPHERSON, Veaper. service at 8:49. pan am Pilgrim Branch Band ‘and 2,000 bushels of corn for G. T. Dunlop. ‘TENFERATORE AND, CONDITION OF ans —Great condition, am. Fate, comperatare, 48; ¢ a ovate ‘TIONAL luneh wa j W. Covell, New York, clerk at resigned; Clara T.’ Emory Quartermaster-Gen- from eral’s Office to: il junday janday School 3pm. Church Music led by Biche, ‘ASSEMBLYS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, cor. 5th and I sts, n.w.—} . A. Neon, D, 7:30 piu, Rev. L. young people's meeting, McKENDREE M. E. CHI M. bet. Uth and 10th sis, n.w., Hey. C. HEaBERT Pi ‘= Day.” 9:30 0. of her health, younger daughter, lorning 11s m., ‘Henry West for the issuance of a rule against for the said Jordan, to answer and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court. The petition sets forth that on the 30th day of November said West, ‘was summoned to the Police as a witness Tor the United States in the cass ot Wm Ver Pim. “Ail are in aan, , iJ ae f i} Er ee, i 2; i i ts ! j { Re, ‘were provided with & new carpet, and that all the ‘fAxtures ad ornaments were being re- says: Two 0 rn Kallroad colli ‘The engine ‘crushing the fireman, Win. Hutzell, to death and maiming the engineer, David O'Donnell, for life. Two weeks ago the engineer and freman'on tuts same Were Killed in a Wreck at Newo. The i of the train men 1s so strong that new hauds Cale hot be found Lo man Ube train, ree Horse Thicves Killed, Sinong une pursuing’ party ahd was atbong te ine jureds Otiers were injured slightly. ‘This breaks upthe gang Dr. Asn Gray Very 1. F) H Bostox, Dec. 10.—Dr. Asa Gray, the eminent Dotanist, of world-wide reputation, ‘ies i at his home in Cau! suffering from a stroke of apo , from wiiich it is feared he will not recover. . Gray 1s seventy-seven years old. ‘The Christmas Ciab, Indictments, Etc., im (Criminal Court In the Criminal Court to-day, Henrietta Schu- mann pleaded “not guilty” to a charge of grand larceny of $108 from Frederick Warther, September 19th last, Robt. A. Robinson, indicted on eight counts for forging the names of EL. Kaiser, Joshua, ‘L. Grin, apd others to notes for small sums af not guilty. Jas.’ i i | | : f I i | oe Pate

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