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THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Worthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’, ‘Tnx Evexcxo $74n fs served to subscr’bers in the city by carriers, op their own account at 10 cont pet Se Sree per mouth Coptes sf the countel S cents och By mall repeal 30 cents & South Tons year $0: ait ont bes ‘ot the Post Office at Washington, D. C.,aa etond len taal! matter) Ts Wi Stax_publisbed on 1 year, postage prepaid. Six monthn, $0 conte 5 F9-All mail subacriptious mast be paid in advance; po paper sent longer than is paid for Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Loening Star. “Va. 72—No 10,805. WASHINGTON, D.C.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1888. TWO CENTS, AMUSEMENTS NEW Natiowar THEATER, OPEPA. RVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE. ‘THE J. C. DUFF COMIC OPERA COMPANY tu the Comedy Opera entitied DOROTHY.” Cast Includes Miss Lillian Russell, Miss Agnes Btone, Marie Halton, Rose Leighton, Eugene Oudin, ‘William Hamilton and Harry Paulton. Prices: 25.cta., S0cts,, $1 and $1.50. NEXT WEEK, Bos: E ANY, Monday "DAbCHIER OF THE REGIMENT. with Mile, De Lussan and «reat cast. ‘Tuseday—CARMEN. with eptire strength of company. ‘Wednesday—ELIXIR OF LOV EE*™ sew wattonAt THEATER, Oue Week, commencing January 9. ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY. Grand and Standard Opera in English by the Famous BOSTON IDEAL COMPANY. Strengthened in every department. The best orches- tra ever maintained by the Ideals. A splendid chorus of freab voices. A list of artists including ‘MLLE. ZKLIE DE LUSSAN, the acknowledged Queen of the English Opera Stage. ‘MISS HELEN AVERY, the popular mezzo-soprano. MISS HELEN DUDLEY CAMPBELL, the celebrated contralto, late of the National Opera. ‘MR. GEGRGE APPLEBY, the well-kno wn tenor. ‘MR FRANK BAXTER, the exquisite lyric tenor, whose popularity in Washington has now beco qeneral throughout the country. MR. W. H. CLABK, the king of American bassos. MR. A.D, SAXON, Boston’s favorite baritone. And MESSRS. J. W. HERBERT, CLEMENT BAIN- BRIDGE, and J. 0. MIRON, comediaus, A repertory free from operetta and opera bouffe. ‘Monday and Friday, DAUGHTER OF THE REGI- MENT (first time here). , Bizet’ CARMEN ‘Tuesday and Thareday, Bizst's masterpiece, jednesiay Evening dnd Saturday Matines, ELIXIR » ‘OF LOVE. Saturday, FRA DIAVOLO. Aumivans GRAND OPEKA HOUSE TO-NIGHT AT 8, Last performance of ALLAN DARE. ‘Friday and Saturday Nights and Seturday Matinee, McKEE KANKIN, Supported by MABEL BERT and a Powerful Com- ‘pany, in @. new version of the powerful drama, THE DANITES. Next Weok—MRS. LANGTRY in AS IN A LOOKING-GLASS. _ Seats now on sale. 35, reais oF seats FOR THE MATINEE BY THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WILL OPEN AT 4. F. ELLIS & COS MUSIC STORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, _pteott AT 8:30 A M. ERNANS, INGTON THEATER Ga Kise, and bo Matitees 10 and 25c. "Wand, ete. Matinegs Mop. Tees. Thurs. snd Sat. Next— Mouareh Combination. a ISCHOFF COURSE, __ SECOND CONCERT, CONGREGATIONAL, © ro FRIDAY, JAN. 6, DR LOUIS MAAS. THE CELEBRATED PIANIST, About 130 seats, on benches round” the and ate, ou benches rots oa he “trout, are available Yor" starleson tieketa Doors open at 7 o'clock. erty” ‘de Vienne” in A minor: Chopin's “Ber- couse” and bis ” im A fist Op. 53, and Liszt's arrangement of Meadelew a's” Wi "and Sf the “Dance. gf the Elia” “Vocal numbers bj Mise and Miss Nellie Wilson. ja3-4t URCH, (Cor. 10th and G sta.) MONDAY, JANUARY 9, AT 8:15. ‘WEDNESDAY APTERNOON, JANUARY 11, AT 3, HOFMANN CONCERTS, under the personal direction of Mr. HENRY E, ABBEY. of Abbey, Scheeffel and Grau. JOSEF HOFMANN, Pianist and Composer, aged ten, accompanied by ae oes aud a Grand Orchestra of 50 Musicians, from © Grane ork, under the direction of ~_ ADOLPH NEUENDORFF. ‘TWICE DAILY ALL WEEK. JOSEPH J. DOWLING 04 0 Powerful Metrop litan Cast in ‘NEVER SAY DIE! ‘Next Week—-HER ATONEMENT. aed following letter to Albert Weber, the rufscturer TRANSLATION. Wispson Hotei. My Duan Mx. Wenen- —e mich regret that I cannot already thank you in the leneuwre for the magnificent iustruments Fou bave placed at tay dispoual for my concerts, caoalyribe omertal tne, the teuatifal stun aud pearance So the Metropolitan Opera: Hows, wonithe a ote Sed until now T have found uo instrament whos 4 Mt Seay eta ca Gand 11, has re- ‘Tous, Touch, and Musical Propertics were so syuspe. | thetic to me ae those of your pianutortes, Gratefully ver, 18820219 HOFMANN. This youthrul t-Composer has fect farce wherever be las apyeared. Iils marvelous Uies, aud musicians ND. UNNIEST OF COME- DIES, JOSHUA BKOADSIDE. fee eee Millie Fulmer, and s strong cast. Two hours of suid GRAND DISTRIBUTION OF SOUVENIRS. Every lady visiting Wonderland during this week will receive & Uewutifed cu paluted ed in “of the audience by Mons HUNTER, the Arie painter,wbo peiuts while blding the Drus lus Tis mouth. lauiinee Thevtiug-iike rapidity, SULES the feos Man. whe elas, rune Bex by Fi $5, COUEINS "Pros. ‘collins will slay gfe: Matured Magyrte Treatment at bis residenes, 706 2d st nw. HE CY ES. 1 We ie 406 NEW YORE AVE. Your. day or Se each hour: #10 yer reek. Ladies, too. Larveat assortment iu the United States. P4%0baMa or BarTLe oF BULL RUN, 15th st, two blocks south of Pennsylvania ave, froth 9 am to 10 p. Dis WEEKS [SOCIETY ORCHESTRA, Louis sous, left at Feaidener, 723 7th wt. 4 Tag oF at Deouy’s Music Bure. ‘a speciality. REAT BARGAINS IN UNDERWEAR an Sat yeh Lederer See aoe as no eR ETS Big. pacroue, SPECIAL NOTICES. ‘THE LARGEST AND FINEST ASSORT- | ae OF CHRISTMAS BOOKS, CARDS, and NOVELTIES can be found at W. H. MORRISUN'S ‘Fenn. ave. aud N. ¥- ave, abd 19th at, R H. GOLDSBOROUGH & CO. OROUGH & CO. Estate, 1405 Fs Estate it and sold. “Loans effected. In- surance placed. Tnvestinents made. Special atten- ion to the collection of rents aud management of Real Properties BR. H. GOLDSBOKOUGH & CO., ot5-dup 1405 F strest. Tas P. ‘oromac Pressure Firrex aan attachment to the water service pipe which, will supply any fam wa "can, use foF Grlakfor, making tem ke. The Altrate is abeolutely free from mechanical impurities ad ae clear as crys tal Several prominent families of this city have used Shem jor about e year, with the greatest satisfaction. This iter fp perpetual and almost automatic. and we guarautes them to the fullest extent. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 Oth strest, a Inventors and Patentees. SPECIAL NOTICES WILHELMJ CLUB. ‘To SuBscaineRs: The at Universalis ‘afford Concert will |ATURDAY, Jan— fone MAX HEINIICH, ~@=> THE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Fs Se aoe i to thie day Ginnolved by mutual consent. 80. A. GREEN, Oko. 4 GREE ‘SAM. K, BROWN, ‘The business will be carried on at the same place, No. 830 20th st. n.w., under tl neme of Fe eS MORE Ke BROWN & BON. L NOT BE | Taz Won Suz Keers ANOTHER YEAR ADDED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PAST! 1887 HAS DEPARTED AND 1888 HAS RISEN LIKE 4 PHENIX FROM ITS ASHES! As it is customary at the commencement of the new year to form resolutions, we have revolved the follow- ing regarding our Great Remnant Sales: Be it resolved that we shall always have on hand s full line of Desirable Remnants at the lowest prices, * and that we shall try our utmost to please the public by the strictest attention as to Politeness and Impartial Treatment; astrict enforcement of our One-Price System. Further. be it resolved to express words of thanks to the public for their kind patronage of the past, asking # continuance of the same in the future. Our first remnant sales in 1888 which take place this THURSDAY and FEIDAY will be inaugurated with extraordinary Bargains as follows: lot of Tycoon Repps, in new dark styles, beautiful achutand an Glogaut fabric tor wrappers: at Togo. Por Jar, worth 180. One case of Fine French Crewonne, select patterns, comprising the celebrated Orleans styles, only 20c. per ya, ‘value 35¢. oT Teggeee of the best Ailen Furniture Print, enitsble for comforts, curtains an ot juable pur- fandard price Se. poses, at Oe. per yd. determined to close out our stock of Genta’ araigan Jackets this. winters wo have. marked thet Cardigan. ‘own to the lowest figure abd off ‘discount Sten per cent tus THURSDAY and FRIDAY. A Towels - srf.dgantity of Fine Fapey Towsle oF Tidice, reason lars wry Cloth for cloaking, comprisin aufere aes Tories at aif thelr re marae wo were iortunate procure at Feduved Byruree’ of Bleached Androscoggin Muslin, 4-4, at ae tnd Seer ioe ooo eS a eee ‘Ladies’, Misses aud Children’s Pants, Skirta, Children's Suits, &c.. at recuced prices, bet mistake cut too iS eS and alter them yourself. —_ - Sev-ral cases of Volunteer Cloth, wide, besuti- tul'stylen only So. per va, regular salus Tae. osm of darpaged 25cq worth respectively gi, 61-28 sod Oi 30" - In onr Comfort and Blanket Department we have the following speciale: An clegant large size Grey Blanket at $1.75 per pair, logant large size Grey 81.75 per pair, ‘Several dozen of our well-known Home-made Sateen ‘Comforts, with fine cotton filling, at $2, worth 82.75. Also a small quantity of the and 65c. a ccllto,g small quantity 60c. ‘Honey. All these Bargains are exhibited on our third floor as ONE PRICE. S55 tad Bore oer fe ALLA fo 4 4 NNN so 4 BI RRR 00 ae B RRO ‘ oe ES E88 ‘aa* EE % = > 420, 422, 424, 426 7th st., 417, 419 Sth et n. ‘THE ABERDEEN CHEVIOTS ARE THE NEWEST MOST STYLISH, AND BEST TROUSERINGS YOU EVER SAW MADE TO ORDER FOR THE SMALL SUM OF 85. THEY ARE EVERY THREAD WOOL, OF THE POPULAR SCOTCH FINISH, AND ARE IN THE LATEST PATTERNS OF STRIPES. SAME STYLES ARE SOLD BY MERCHANT TAILORS AT $10 AND ® WE HAVE OVER THIRTY DIFFERENT KINDS. WE CUT THEM ON THE PREMISES,JUST AS THE CUSTOMER WANTS THEM, AND GUARANTEE THE FITTING AND THE WORKMANSHIP. FULL DRESS SATIN-LINED COATS, CUT AND ‘TRIMMED EQUAL TO FINE CUSTOM-MADE GAR- MENTS. WITH OUR “LONGS," “MEDIUMS,” AND “SHORTS” WE CAN FIT ALMOST ANY MAN, NO MATTER WHAT HIS SHAPE. FULL DRESS VESTS—PLAIN BLACK, PLAIN WHITE, AND EMBROIDERED. JUST WHAT YOU WANT FOR RECEPTIONg AND DINNERS. = B BARNUM & CO, a 931 PENN. AVENUE AT HALF PRICE Paris Robes reduced from $35 to $15. o They patterns tain full quantity for dress and r Bc Silk and Wool Suitings reduced from 91.25 to 61. Newest styles for taiior-made dresses. Real Scotch Clan Plaids, reduced from $2 to $1.50. Broadcloths in all colore at reduced prices. Bains ‘aud Underwear at lowest possible Elegant materials for Cloaks, Great reductions in Black Goods Henrietta Cloths at reduced prices. brane Patterus reduced from $15 and $20 to 67.50 W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, ‘919 Pennsylvania avenue, Oue Price, § = im hve Be om SATURDAY EV! 1G, at 8 ciclock. BY ORDEH OF THE ASSEMBLY. 1226 F st. Nw. stockholders of THE FOREST GLENN MPEGVEMENT COMPANY. OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY will meet ‘at this office on MONDAY, Janu- wary 8, 1868, Datween the hour of 8 and @ pin. for o purpose ef electing rectors for the epsilug Fea Gata) nF Be NOYES, Secretary. Ge POTATONS, orators, | rotarous, ee We have oe Se to el eae goth smarhet ott you wane something test ie strtly you want ‘cull, write or “telephane to ANDREWS Wesite Tw: ail orders. promptly. flied. ho. Telephoue No. 801. Bea rato => VENISON, GROUS! QualL, FUBASANTS, dad-lw ‘At the PALACE MARKET. (@~e=>_ SULSER & POTTER HAVE OPENED A BS Seg ys, Mattrees Aanutactory, af Ward st, bet. 9th and 10th sts. nw. Bed-springs retigh altered in size, and repaired. Work called for and delivered on the same day. P. O. box, 490. U, 269-2. d31-e06t* q=>, HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION. ‘Office of the Treasurer, 1007 Pa. ave. Fifi Teruo of Stock commences with January, 1888. The first monthly meeting for receiving. dues on stock of the new oF Afth serice will be held at the hall. Southwest corer of Pa. ave, and 19th st kwon TUESDAY EVENING, the 10tb fnstaut, at o'clock, Submeripiions re "Ths pest four yours of tie tesociation have been Us pest foutr years of the tasdciation have been suc- cruel coe the rent of careful and economical man- ‘of lohy experience. Present save SToIS GAGs abilities nchading 8 pereeat pers Sum injereat ue to stockholders, $00,203.70; sur- Share $200 etch. | Payments on stock, $1 per share per uiouth. Interest allow-d.at 3. per cent Ou stock ‘withdrawn or canceled in settlements. Last Years ‘business abows the everage amount ned Yon each share, to have boon S177 77 OF 777-70 on 10 shares, the monthly payments there Yor boing #10 on stock and 810 as interest. Savings may be safely invested aut loans cbtained at the Teast possible expense, without commissions. as pala to sent, and the debut settled in whole or tu bart Etany ‘indications are that thie series will be quite « age one. “Copies of the coustittioa muay be obtained from either of the undersigned, or the other officers of the association, THOS. DOWLING, President. Fe ot ction OF PARTNERSHIP. ribs To all whom it So ory Liam Ww. DARE ROW and WASHINGTON DAN- ENHOW! ‘Dusiness a8 the firm of DANEN- HOWER & 8ON, Estate and Insurance Brokers, 1115 Fat. nw..' ie this day dissolved by mutual cou: sent, the sentor member from active business and the junior member assuming all lisbilities of the said firm, ‘Wa. W. VANENHO' WASHINGTON DANENHOWER. ginny 3, 1088. ving, my father's interest in the above business, I intend to continue the same under my own name and at the same. place, where I will be gid to serve all who find it t0 their interest to deal with me. % WASHINGTON DANENHOWER. —_ = CAPONE AND CHICKENS, 5 PALACE MARKET. = ® copartaervhip for the transaction of a, and Stock 2 ie aaiang Sat Sea ON CO., wit at No. 1: HOWARD L. CHAND: GciNe p. oLeapy. Washington, D. C., J 888, Od-St HOT-HOUSE MUSHROOM: 7 BE MURECCOND jad-lw At the PALACE MARKET. I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO MY friends and the public genet that I have Be icone epee Fecal ch ase ments at 1213 F st. n.w., where I shall be to serve GEORGE E. EMMONS. We ton, D. C., January 2, 188%. ‘Mr. EMMONS has had very large experience in Real Estate matters and is both competent and efficient and into business for himself with my best wishes for is iat _B. H. WARNER ac) at : Jers, Silk and Liven Handkerchiefs, Canes and. Satin ES me PT. HALL, 008 Fatt. “O14 HOUSE CUCUMBERS, HOTHOUSE TOMATOE: At the PALACE MARKET. aT, ‘THE’ NEWEST STOCK. x ¥'koows, 53113. 431 i Coreorati Building. HE HEAT AND LIGHT ‘COMPANY. Orr Wasuinatox, D. C., December = ‘The regular annual meeting of the Stockh TURSDAY, January 10,1886, at 7:00 delock pe me > da 2 ‘at 7:30 o'clock p. a 998 F ai. nw., for the election of Board of Direc: tors, for the ensuing year, und the transaction of such otige Dunuess as may properly come before them, ‘The transfer books will ‘closed_from January 1, until iiermeee 1008 ROEDER eon t. 222-168 GEO. M. FILLMORE, Secretary. DR. CLEVER, VETERINARY SURGEON, bas resumed practice at Whiteside & Wal- ton’s, 1921 Penn. ave. a. Ww, ia ge OS Ip.m; ‘Telephone No. 71 ir. Clever’s ary remedies always in stock at the same place. ~_419-1n* EETING * be aterest at the tate of 6 per cent allowed, Shaies 81 per month, hd. CAMPBELL, Prendent J.J. DERMODY, Secretar; 3 <q=> OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO., OF D, G. ‘Wasmtxato, Deo. 31, 1887. ‘The annua} mosting of the Mutual Fire Insurance Compan of the District of Colunba, will beheld on the FHIRD MONDAY of JANUARY, 1888, (the 16th Ut.) at the office of the company, coruer of Penusy1- Nasia'ayeuue and Oth street ne wo, commencing at Delocka me, iy tue charter of the company the election of seven managers to constitute a bostd to conduct the affairs Gf the: company’ ie required to ‘be held'at the above esting ‘By the sixth article of the By-laws of the company it is provided: "At the ‘annual iecting ot the company the fret business in onder shall be the appoimtment of Who shall couduct the meeting and elec Hon it sccordvuce witn the act uf incorporation, be- Eweou the hours of 8 o'clock a 1m, and U p.m. ‘Amount of premium notes held by the ‘company. 81,817,294.00 Amount of cash on hand, ‘861.32 Securities. 09430 Keal estate. 74,000.00 Office furnit 00.00 Losses by fre for the year i887, ‘ad usted a pa. : 219.22 ‘the annual statenicnt will'be ‘ready’ for distribution at the office of the company by the 12th of January, 1888. "By onder of the Board of Mi aise N° SOWESLEY BOTELER, Secretary. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- holders of the NATIONAL FAIR ASSOUIA- ry, 188B, Coctan the Bth of Seater ASSO st Ee x fanuary. Hoda Noi, Vernon ew Sorper 10th and Fei ave: nia ave. Dw, . jas n. C. Phep'B Mee! orn MCKAY Boctty” bane #13 Se PANO. AND BANQUET CELEBRATED ROCHESTER LAMPS, DUPLEX, AND STUDENT LAMPS. ART PORCELAIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 8. 8. SHEDD & BRO. 420 422 9th ot nw a BISHOP'S CAMPHORINE, AN ELEGANT Sate oR one ais oy onal recetyo sitention. _41-3m_ oth str con Me Se .. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F st. THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. Fall List of the Membership. Following is the full list of the House commit- ‘vees as announced by the Speaker to-day, the first ame on each committee being the chairman: Ways and Means—Mills, Tex.; McMillan, Tenn; Ga; Wilson, W. Va; Scott, Pa; Bynum, Ind: iro ie Browne, Ind.; Reed, Me; McKinley, Randall) Pa 0. 5 Ga.; Felix Campbell, N. Washington News and Gossip, |AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. Govenwwent Recrtrrs To-Day.—Internal reve- hue, $198,502.90; customs, §1,156,410.50. Movewxnrs or Navat Vessiis. — The U. 8 8. ‘Thetis sailed yesterday from Nanaimo on her way to Alaska, and the Pensacola arrived at Madeira SPEAKER CARLISLE’S LIST. Membership of the House Committees. STOREKEEPERS anv Gavorns have been appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, as follows: Wm. larrow Bone, Ky.; G. A. Nicholson, BILLS INTRODUCED IN BOTH HOUSES, ; Gay, La.; Rice, Minn.; + Ryan, Kan.; Butterworth, 0.; 3ia.; D: B. Henderson, Ia. Mo.; Henderson, XC: Ga; EB. Tayi Gaswen, Wing a ‘The President's’ message concerning right of way for railroad purposes through the Indian ‘Territory; through the Yakama reservation, in Washington Territory; through the Pak-Ute reser- vation, in Nevada; through the Devil’s Lake Indian reservation, in Dakota, and through the Lake ‘Traverse reservation, in Dakota; also relating to trespasses on Indian NN, Forest, Va., and Collins, Mass.; ‘Tue Disrnict Desr.—The quarterly statement of the indebtedness of the District of Columbia has been tssued by Treasurer Hyatt, showing that the total debt on December 31 was $20,612, Teduction of $1,494,200 in the principal aod ‘of $107,887 in interest. AN ABANDONED SqHooNER.—Secretary Whitney has telegraphed the commander of the U.& 8. juois, at San Francisco, to go out with his ves- the abandoned. schooner Jona With lumber, water. ‘reported as dangerous dams, 11; Fuller, and Curreacy—Wilkins, 0. Ind; Dargan, Y¥, gg Meck A mm, Paine, Maak.< Wider. X.Y. wood, Ga.; He and to timber tres- Teferred to the com- resenved was one by Mr. ition of the liquor tramic one by Mr. Blair in ory constitutional and Measures—Bland, Mo. : Nor piste ine favor of prohibi in the District of Columbia; favor of @ national probibi amendment; one by Mr. Hoar against the admis- ‘sion of Utah as a state, so long is inthe hands of the Mormon priest! 3 also ‘several in favor of the Blair edi INDIAN AFPatHs, Mr. Dawes, from the committee on Indian affairs, Teported bills to amend the act for the allotment of land in severalty in the Umatilla reservation in and granting patents therefor of the compulsory education of Indi Gren, and in relation to marriage between white men ‘and Indian women. Calendar, BILLS INTRODUCED. Among the bills introduced were the following: By Mr, Hoar—To provide for a world’s exposition at the national capital in 1892, and (thereafter) a tion of the three Americas in th anniversary of the discovery of America, Referred to select committee on cen- tennial celebration. ‘Dawes—To establish 9 postal telegraph system, By Mr, Evarts—To refund excessive duties caused by extraordinary over-valuation of the Austrian florin in 1878. By Mr. Platt—For the formation and admission into the Union of une state of North Dakota. By Mr. Hearst—To amend the act of 34 March, 1887, restricting the ownership of lands in the ter- jes to citizens of the United States. By Mr. Plumb—To equalize bounties, House of Representatives. In his opening prayer this morning the chaplain : “We stand to-day by a new-made grave, in which les all that was mortal of the late Secre- tary of the Treasury, an eminent citizen, an exem- plary public servant, a stainless patriot, a loyal friend, a revered and beloved husband and father. ‘The nation enrolls his name in the list of illustri- ous men who have rendered faithful and valuable service to the state; but his widow and children sit cold in the atmosphere of death. We bring them to Thee, for ‘Thou aione canst comfort them. Breathe into’ their hearts, oh Lord Christ, the Sacred assurance of resurrection and an immortal Mfe which ‘Thou hast brougut to light, and with- ut which Unis world were a cavern of despair. Help all the men on this floor to lay to heart the soleinn truth that whoso violates the law of health by overwork must recelve tue penalty of prema- ‘ure decay and untimely death.” BILLS INTRODUCED. The following bills were introduced and re- sel and blow uy) Humboldt Bay, O" Mont. jumboldt Bay, ant ‘Kham, 6.; ‘Toole, pe oumerce Chis ich.; Rayner, La; Wilson, Minn. ONeill, Pa.? Dunham, fit; Gerson, Kan.; Dave Rivers and Hart jlancl : Tex.; Catchings, Miss; 2,; Gibson, Md.; Fisher, ‘Thompson, Cal.; Grosvenor, Ohio; Nut Wis.; Cogswell, Mass, Merchant Marine and Fisherles—Dunn, Ark. ‘Mass; Springer, Ill. Ky.; Cummings, S Crisp, Ga,; Tarsney, E. Anderson, Ta; Logan, MINISTER STaLLO Not IGNorEp.—State a8 its local power Depart- ment officials deny that Judge Stailo, the Amer!- can minister to Italy, was ignored in any way by the President, as was Self Of the services of Cardinal his gift to the po} Italy, is in no way Pope: bons to present ‘Mr, Stallo, as minister to yught into relations with the ARMY OnpERs.—The resignation of Cadet Jos. E. Adair, fourth class, at West Point, has been ac- cepted. Capt. Jos, T. Haskell, 23d infantry, ap- Pointed inspector of certain ordnance and ord- nance stores, &c., at Detroit. Leave of absence ranted Cadet Frank 8. Long, fourth class, West oint, until June 15, when he w! McMillan, Tenn. Hateh, Mo.; Brec Macdonald, Minn.; Dis Felton, Cal.; Farqun: iculture—Hatch, Mi N. Y¥.; Morgan, Miss. - Lamm ‘Whiting, Mich.; Funston, Kan.;’ Hires, ger Towa; Pugsiey, Ohio; Patton, Attairt-— Betmoot, X. Y.; Mocreary, y. Russell, Mass; Cathrah, 8. C.; Glass, Tenn’; Bur- 3 Bt al. ‘LERK.—Secretary Whit- ney has tendered to Julius J. Feeks, at presentem- ployed on Staten Island by the Agricultural De- partment, the position of chief clerk of the bureau Of steam éngineering. He has not ped the offer, but it is thought that he will do so. The of the equipment bureau, vacated the private secre- for some time, ‘The rovisions aud cloning 1880 lable clerks are being p! a; phelps, NJ; Hitt, 3 ‘ownshend, Til; Tillman, Ss. Hooker, Miss; Maish, Pa. : S.'C.; Robertson, La.; Yoder, 0.; Steele, 3 Cutcheon, ’Mich.;’ Gear, Ia} 3 @ fairs—Hebert, Ala.; Wi 5S. C.; Abbott, Tex.; Harmer, Taam, W. Ya; Boutelis Mes Hay? Post Offices and Post Roads—Blount, Ga,; Dock N. Y.; Ermantrout, Pa.; Enloe, nderson, IL; Anderson, Miss’; Montgom- . C.; Bingham, ters, Kan.; Alien, Mass.; White, N. Laffoon, Ky.5 ler, Ala.; Washing- KSOD, velved ut the office of’ the Treasurer | letcher to acce| ‘Will not be filled work of the bureau of far behind that allay: in that bureau, ‘Tue Mare Istaxp Dock Not Damacep.—Com- modore Harmony, chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, has received a report from Commo- commandant of the navy- that ‘yard was x Pa Thotias, ks Gom, dore G. E. Belknap, yard, Mare Island, Cal., det rts that the granite dock at red in December last by the docking of the ip Duquesne, 80 as to result in the settling of the wats, &c. Commodore Belknap ‘says that the only foundation for the newspal Teport isa seam in the concrete, which ha8 ex Past six years, due to the ex; and contraction of the concre! ment, He adds that the dock Vested recently and came forth without injury, and this fact seemed to have aroused no end 0} Jealousy and malice on the part of some peopie Who had predicted that the dock would be Wrecked and were sorry. that such was not the ery, Mo.; Merrtm: Public’ Lands—Holman, ‘pansion and not W setile- been ‘seve Ark.; Allen, Miss; Shive. Hg iantg ; Hudd, Wis; McShane, Neb.; Ind.; Perry, 8. Ueot, ; Perkins, Kan.; Ni Darlington, Cov, Ala.; “Hat Sinn; La Foulotte? ‘Mich.; Gifford, Dak. ¥.; Elliott, 8. C.; Mich.; Struble, Iowa; Baker, Bounp OveR.—The Commissioner of Pensions 3 Symes, Col; Warner, Mo.; has been notified that Wiley W. Boyett and Dr. Joel G. Gulledge were, on Dec. 29, 1887, on pre Mminary examination before U. 8. Commissioner Brian, at Alexandria, La., bound over each in the. $750, to appear at the January term of United States Court, to anawer to charges o} perjury, subornacion ’ot Spiracy’and the present vidson, By E. B. Taylor (Ohlo)—For the tion of lbp, "Ain Catttoa, iy aylor (Ohio)—1 preservation A u woods and forests of the national domain, adjacent ¥.; McCormick, Pa.; Gaines, Va.; to the sources of navigable rivers, Also, 'to restore rizing national banks to Ruieell, Conn. anutactures—Bacon, ‘Wilson, W. Va; Bynum, Ind. fe Kins, N. ¥.; Candler, Ga; Neal, ‘bitney; Mich. ; the rate of duty on im By Mr. Stewart—Aul take itens on real estate for loans of money. By Mr. Collins—To establish the Marine Board of the United States with a view tothe adoption of a code and system of marine and fog Signals, Also, for the prevention of cruelty w By Mr. Snyder—Appropriating $52,000 for the enlargement of the pubic buildings at Charleston, ‘MR. COX'S APPOINTMENT. ‘The Speaker announced the appointment of Mr. Cox (N. ¥.) as a member of the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institution. ‘THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. ‘The Speaker then announced the standing com- mittees of the House, {The full list 1s printed elsewhere.) Mr. Stone (Mo,) offered a resolution directing cominittee on the judiciary to investigate the facts touching the Imprisonment of the judges of the County Court of St. Cialr County, alo. jary, forgery, tation of afalse ciaim for Bunneil, Pa; Hop- wi PERSONAL.—Gov. E. G. Ross, of New Mexico, 1s at No. 1822 K street.—Geo. B. Wells, of Boston, L.G. Hanna and D. D. Chidester, of New York, aré St the St. Jamen ——Gen. 8. 8. Carroll, accom- panied by his son, left for Florida this thorn to be absent durit uve Butier, C. 8. Wheaton, of Cedar Lincoln, of Boston, M. G. Webb, of Paris, W. H, Real, jr, of Havana, and Hon, A. ‘J. Whitman, Duluth, are at the Ebbitt.— Mr. Robt. of the Smithsonian Institution, and Jno. L. Way were cal.ed home to-day by the des father, which occurred at Olney, Is., —Representatives Hunter ai A. Raymond, of New York, are at Willurd’s,—— ‘Spoor sentatives Cox, Grant, Lance, Hetphill, McMillan and Guenther are at the Riggs.—8. P. Tuck, of New York, and Wm R. Tyler and wife, ot Welcker’s. —Jno, and C. W. Artz, of L. A. Harkness, of Cleve New York, are at the Cost $1,000 or More. THR NEW BIG GUN AND THE OBSTINATE BREECH- A Stan reporter, determined to learn as much as Possibie of the truth about the new 10-inch gun that has attracted some attention of late, paid a visit to the navy-yard this morning,and going tothe gun factory, where the great firearms are in pro- cess of construction, introduced himself to an offictal standing in a doorway, “So you are the author of the r about the new NOFICE. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE | Ariz. ine dae E Grounds—Dibbie, &. C.; den, Pa; Neal, Tenn.; New- We've: Mita ens Wade, Mo; Le Kennedy, ‘Ohio; Post in. fabs ‘aciic Railroads—Outhwatve, Ohio; Crain, Tex.; Richardson, Tenn.; Barnes, Ga.; Collins, Mass. Kis aveeg 5X: Cramer, the winter. — Johnston, N. C.; Conn.; Weber, 5 Hovey, Ind.; ts Of the Mississippt | River—Catebings, Miss; Glass, Tenn.; T: Mich.; Lawler, TiL; Mont Robertson, La.; Hail, ¥a.; Morrill, Kan.; Grant, Vt; Education—Candier, Crain, Tex.; Caruth, Ky.; Bt TL; Cobb, Ala.; Penni D. Taylor, Ohio; Quincy, Mass, are at adwalader, of | Philadelphia, are at Worley’, — and 8 P. Nash, of 2 juckalew, Pa.; Lane, Fa tussell, COnn.; Belden, Lavor—O'Neill, Mo.; Tarsney, Mich; Felix N. ¥et Davidson. "Alay Comptin, Moy French, Cénn.; .4 Bound, Pa.; Ph Wis. BILLS INTRODUCED. ‘The following bills were tutroduced and referred: By Mr. Grant (Vt.)—To reduce postage on fourth. fo enable the, people to name 1so, {oF tue appointment of an alcoholic liquor trafic commission. ‘Then, on mouon of sr. Randall 1:10, adjourned untit Mouday, Mr. tau’ he made the motion in ‘order to enable the committees to organize, select thelr clerical force, nd, if possible, prepare business for the begin: ing of the week. District in Congress. ‘A PROUIBITION BILL. Representative J. D. Taylor introduced a bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating Mquors within the District. The bill proviaes that violations of this law shall be punisned in the same manner as selling lquor without license ts ow punished in the District. The law is to go into effect immediately upon its passay not, however, according to tts the'sale of intoxicati mechanical purposes. Vee on District of Columbia. ‘THE MONUMENT AVENUE. Mr. Springer reintroduced in the House his bill from the last Congress, providing for the enlarge- ment of the easternend of the mall by the pur- chase of squares C and D and 576 lying between the south line of the Botanical Garden and Maine avenue on the north side, and B street and Mary- land avenue on the south side, ‘TO ALLOW FOREIGN LEGATIONS TO OWN REAL ES- In the Senate to-day Mr. Sherman reported, trom the foreign relations committee, the bill to amend the allen lund act so as to permit ons to own and improve property” in tbe District. Mr. Plumb objected to present consider- ation, saying tue public lands committee would consider ainendments to that vill It weut over, U Mr. Sherman gave notice that he would cali ip Within a tew days. PROHIBITION PETITIONS. Inthe Senate to-day Mr. Platt presented petl- tions from residents of Washington in behalf of Prohibition in the District. Mr. Platt said that as ‘The people here are deprived of the right of suf- frage 1U 1s incumbent upon Congress to ‘Uob to Uneir requests, as they are tor Won of the home. MISCELLANEOUS. In the Senate to-day Mr. Voorhees submitted a Joint resolution to refer the claims of Samuel Song against the District, now in court, to three arbitrators to be appointed by the President, their decision to be final, the arbitrators to receive not exceeding $1,000 edch as compensation. In the Senate to-day Mr. Daniel introduced a bill ‘wo pay Theophilus Fisk Mills 2,500 tor executing ‘& model and design or a statue of the late Gen, Raw- Capitel Tepics. NOTES. ‘When the House adjourned at 4:50 yesterday ‘902 bills had been introduced, ‘he Kentucky democratic legislatt Frank.oit nominated Senator Beck for re-election. Burnett, Mass. lumb, IL;’ Nichols, Forney, Ala.; Sowden, Ma.; Bianchard, La? pinola, Lehiback, "N. J. Wade, Mo.; Owen, Ind.; Vandever, Cs Tillman, 8.C. their postinastei ‘the House, at Pa.; Seney, 0. Patents—Weaver, Ia; a. Greenman, ph tn yet- in and the breech- Well, if you ‘don’t * ne continued, pull his hat down to look around for a. Iuvalid Pensions—Mat French, Conn.; Tha; Pidcock, N. J. $ ‘ILL; Lynch, Pa.; ‘alker, Mo; Thoin} rill, Kas; Sawyer, N.Y.; Gailinger, N. RL; Thompson, 0.; Hunter, ‘Pensions—Bulss, N. Y. Fla; Henderson, 'N. Ala.; Carlton, Ga; Ri Buuler, Tenn.; Finley, Ky. ed the official. look out you'll get your hair adding, as the re over his ears an escape or defense, “but you were and you can go in there and see for yourself.” the scribe went on Into another 1B, ‘propped on two at its breech. ‘about 30 feet long and nearly 4 feet eter at the breech, ‘The men were @ Ing alive a flame in the Box for the pul heating the block, so that It the gun, where ic had stuck tn p! ‘The flame was fed by a small Oli ha temporary plate placed 1 ages, ‘The breech Was soaked with the oll, ‘Hutton, Mo. ; herty, Barry, Mise; Baukwead, ussell, Masa; Struble, ; Seull, Pa; De room and behel rovisions, affect. for medicinal or it was referred to commit ne be drawn from ranger, Conn. breech, bored in several cea Pa.;’ Thomas, Wis; Crouse, Oulu; Gaines, Va} full of cotton waste, whic Diazed flercely. Occasionally one of the men would give the flame a puff with a pair and then the smoke w asked ‘one of the workmen it ne thought rier one e workmen That the. block. could. be "withdrawn without “on, yes!” was the ‘The block has been drawn out a couple of inches, but it can be drawn no farther, and there it sticks, ‘The guns occasionally turn partially over so that the flame Will reach all sides fal oMcer told the Towa; Glover, Ma; Perry, 8 vashington, Tenn.; Cochfan, N. ¥. &.; Dorey, Thomas, ’ Wis. Wicknam, Onio; Gest, TIL; Smith, District of Columbla—Hem Campbell, Oni oer, ; Atkinson, Pa; yn Of Lhe Laws—Oates, Ala. . 3 Se aien.;’ Yardley, Pa.;" 3 +, TeDD. Expenditures in the State ‘Mass; Belmont, N. Y.; Stew: Atkinson, Pa.; Expenditures in the Woneeler, Ala; Culberson, Hall, Pa.; Farquhar, N. Y.; Gallinger, den, Expenditures in the War Department—Laffoon, Ky.; Jones, Ala.; Wilkins, Ohio? ieice, Minn; War RK. L; Delano, N. ‘An experienced that there was no Diock entire and wit , “the first principles of metals “show us that on heating steel or iron 1t wil ex} have been heat Ga.; Townsher tls block, from expanding it and making a” weld between {t and the jacket of the gun. I $1,000 and probabiy more betore to’ say notuing of the wages my word, they will have to bore the DI and itis even then a question whether they injure the gun or not. District Government Affairs, ASKRD TO HEAD A PROHIBITION PETITION. ‘The District Commissioners received &. visit to- 1t—Morse, Ga; Va; wer, N.C. Kors, Towa” ‘Treasu to cost at leust ry, Department— ‘Tex.; Simmons, N. C. N. HL; Bow- Wis; Bilss, N. Y¥.;_ O'Neill, Tenn; Brum, Petition for divorce from Mra. Mary Mwssey, on the ground of willful absence for more than three years, Mrs, Mussey ts the Telegrams to The Star. THE OUTLOOK FOR MR. BLAINE Editor Smith Thinks it Very Promising SENATOR ALLISON ON THE TARIFF | ot eipiareeaais Severe Winter Weather in Europe. ITALY AND THE VATICAN. A Charge that the Latter Tried to Catch the Government in a Trap. Special Cable Dispatch to Tus EVENtno Stan. Frawkrort, Jan. 5.—The Reforma, of Rome, Prints an arucle saying that the vatican during The negotiations has tried to catch the Italian government in a trap, asking only material advantages, but having in view Italy's humiliation, while making a show of reconciliation. Sian troops on the Galician frontler apd that ‘Mundreds of deatus have aiready been reported. ‘The continental stock exchanges to-day were dul but frm. —____ MB, BLAINE’S CANDIDACY. What One of His Staunchest News- paper Friends Says of it. PHILADELPHtA, Jan. 5.—The Evening Call will Print tue following this afternoon: The following interview concerning the outlook of the republican party between Charies Emory Smith, the editor of | ‘the Press, and tne wietor of this wil prove of more than opdiuary Interest: Pr “What ts the attitude of Mr. Blaine’s friends concerning bis candidaty?” wi concerning, y?” Was Lhe first question “Their attitude,” replied Mr. Smith, “4s one of waiting and Watching. They are not maki! a canvass, and are not pushing Mr. Blaine. They do not want Mr. Blaine nominated unless it is clear he Is the strongest ible candidate, and unless its equally clear that the general septiment of the party demands his nomination. Mr. Blaine Will be nominated with practical unanimity or he gai be pay atall” “How strong an objection to Mr. Blaine’s candi- “Our pol ‘that it is an obj Uon without force.” Gi “Do you think the conditions are favorable to Mr, Blaine’s candidacy?” “For my part I am Willing to leave that question to the republicans of the states where the battle 1s to be fought. If the repuulicans of the doubtful States say that Blaine is the su rongest candidate for them, I take it that everybody will recognize ‘Whe wisdom of bis nomination.” “Well, how do tuese states regard Blaine?” “As Uhe matter stands to-day, more than three- fourths of tneir delegates will be for Blaine.” When questioned as to the effect of the tion of Certain ‘republican ‘iewspapers te Mt, Biaine’s nomi ‘Mr. Smith thought it would not be strong enough vo defeat him. REPUBLICAN CHANCES IN XEW YORK. “Do you think New York state can be won by the republicans?” “Ido, with the right kind of a fight. If the re- > — A HARD WINTER IN EUROPE. Many Caces of Death from Exposure Reported in Vienna. ‘Virwxa, Jan, 5.—This has so far been one of the severest Winters on record here, Cases of death Ont of the portrait Was laassed tropical plants, The salmon parior were used Tor the. receptiou: ToOM, and It Was filed with Lhe soft fragrance of the roses and violets that were placed in great Profusion about Lue room, Tue guests were re ceived by Sir Lionel and Miss West. The red par- Jor, WIV Its soit lights, flowers, and candies upon the table, and cozily-arranged’ divans and sofas Wasa picasaut recreat for vete-a-tetes, and was ppreciated. ‘The ball-room was flied: the evening with merry dancers. Afler U2 o'C the supper-room was Unrown open. A long table Was sec With all Ue delicious things of te And there Was champagne abd other wines PUnch. “The table Was decked With a great basket Of La France roses, and the sidevoards and man- Wels were decorated With ferns and ribbons and fonee, at 1 geiock Mr. Romera, of tae Gpentt ation, and Miss Wesi, oper he cou The favors were trom Paris, aud were perfumed machete of uatln, embroidered in CUlo, peb- Wipers, ja uurde forms, and pretty fans, with nau Wood ‘sticks, and roseuicS, with ‘streamers und Deli, ‘Several new and Very animated Ngures rete duced, ainong them being the boop dance, It was afver 3 o'clock When the “Koget de Coveriy” Was danced. The dresses of Une ladies were ele ant. Wilise West wore a Freneh dress of taize-colored tulle, with satin body; the skirt was embroidered With pearis and beads In margueriles and Wasyar~ Bisbed wit. gold eubroidery. Iu Une low bodice she wore a star of great oonstones and a lane and ib ber hair a diamond ornament. Mise tofa West wore paie helotrope Uull Satin bodice, aud picutndiged ‘ribbon And Miss Athalia West wore a dainty dress of corn colored Uulle and sauin Dedice matctiing Im color With embroidersd panels iu peart beads. her 7 blicans will make a battle for protection tn | procaded with pink roses; Mins. Stanford, trained, New York city, and begin it now, 10 not believe ‘there can be ahy doubt of the result. We are ac- customed to think of as cena oy} city te te eon, counuy, and great special lustries. But in the amount of Anvested and in the: le Of varied ib- ee New York ts the ‘atest manufacturing city, Ifthe friends of protection would New York and take halt a dozen speakers ike. Jarrett, who understands the relations of lective’ sysiem to the w: of the lal and if they would carry ‘on ‘throug Use Winter ageries of school-district meetings on this question, I believe they would make headway ‘among the wi © reduce the democratic majority in New “York city" to. 40,000 or less, And when that majority can be cut MR. BLAINE'S FOREIGN POLICY. “There are those Who ave apprebensions con- E # White slik trained dress, with cascades Caguille upon the skirt; Mrs. MIM, white ‘alin — Mi oa “Fedge Sunn Davi, i Bel Ir. i sir C ‘Tuppet and ower iewbers of we Fisheries Com- cerning Mr. Blaine’s foreign policy if he were Pres- | The Cabinet receptions yesterday brought out ident. “Is there any ground for fearon this score? | the fashionable world. The Misses Bayard were Not at all, On te contrary, his Should be a source of itn aif bus.nese agsisted by Miss Horsey, Miss Beckwith, aud Misp Clarke, of Boston. Mise Warren has returued 10 elements, for it 1s conceived in tueir interests. | ber hoine in boston. What nis foreign policy is Mr. Blaiue made clear When be was Secretary Of State. It ulwaod at tw ‘Mrs. Endicott is stil confined to her chair, but objects. ‘The first was Uo bring about and preserve | 18 Otherwise well and received | . Mise peace throughout this Couuineut; the second was | EDUCoU was assisted. by Miss Garaner, Mise Bide To cuitivate ciose commercial relations and our trade with all the countnes of North and th America.” “The only issue Mr. Blaine raised with Great Britain was in objecting to Ube political control of the Panama Canal by European powers, and im asserting the paramount right of this country.” ~Then you tink Mr. will be Domi- mated?” “I think be will be if he concludes to yield to Wailing volce of the party. It will not be i$ own act, or by the activity of any bund of sup- porters, but by the geueral Judginent of repubii- Cans Uhat, surveying the whole field, it 13 the strongest thing the party can do.” Murder by an American im Mexico. Quick Work with Kentucky Criminals. Lovisvnix, Jan. &.—A special to the Courier- Journal trom Glasgow, Ky., says: At Tomkins- Four Railroad Men Killed. Worvsrso, Max., Jan. 5.—Tuesday night, on the Canadian Pucitic. at Stewart station, twro'trek trains collided. Tt 1s said tbe engineers and i if i i it i i | | i, i if i i hit 8 i g F: i rf £ i HG it li die, Miss Dodge, and Miss Stougiton. Mrs Fairculid had a crowded house. Mra Thompson, Mrs Lincklacc, Mrs. Maynard, Mra Wynkoop, Mrs. Joun Stebbins were tn tue ‘draw- ‘Mra, Whitney was assisted by Mrs Jno. Bigelow, and in the dining-room were Miss Wallach, Mis® Macomb, and Miss Simpson. ‘Miss Vilas and Mrs, Edward P. Vilas saw callers after 4 o'clock. ‘Mrs. Dahigren was at home to callers, aided by her daughter, Miss Dahlgren, and Miss Squires. Dir, Carlisle had with her Miss Queen, Miss Miss Hursunan, Miss Townsend, aud Miss Mrs, Gouverneur and the Misses Gouverneur gave i Mr. and Mrs. SM. Bryan gave a tea at their elegant home yesterday. The rooms were softly lignted with lamps, having white siik-tringed shades, producing a pleasing effect. Mrs B.yam received ber gursts in a trained demi-touet of heliotrope silk. ‘The ladies as-isting were Mrs B. Wiikins, Mrs. Payne, Miss Wariield, Miss de and Miss Phillips, Of Fredericksburg. som those iu were Judge and Mra. Macartuur, Webb, Bim. Poor, Senator and Sirs Teilet? Senator and Mrs. Hawiey, Mr. and Mrs A.A. Wil- Mrs. Joan W. Foster, Mra. Miller, ator and Mrs. Dolph, the Clunese minister, ME. Misaki, Senator and Mrs. Frye, Ars aud Miss'Cul- Kk ‘Mrs. Komero, Mr. and Mm Gana, ‘Cotnmissioner and Mrs. Wheat yesterday. ‘Admiral and Mrs. Russell have as thelr guesta, Miss Craig, of Poughkeepsie, Mrs. Craig ithe daughter of Rev. Dr. Wan lceck, of Troy. Mrs. Geo. P. Van Wyck will be at home on Satur days in January and in February, after this week. ‘Mrs. and Miss Breckinridge, of Kentuky, will re- on Fridays in January, at the Windsor. @.Arizona, and Lieut. Ramsay. son of cx Sensor