Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1888, Page 3

FOR RENT_HOUSES. JOR RENT _DFMIRABLE Hi ores. 2027 bcs FSS Sea eee: wf 7-13 NT st. 12. M st. 19 th: st, 12r, 970! 231 ee i Sth si. ve 12th st. de Apply to, GREEN & CUNSINGHAM, 1408 Fat aime JOR RENT 20] D ST. NW, MOS? DESTRABLE corner ho wa,’ pore, yard. &e.; 12 o, sunny : ‘water-aluset only rented 23 baat Capitol st d50-Lm JOR KENT — TWO NEAT SIX-ROOM BRICK hovgsom, SIS aud, Sst. ne. water, gue aid Yard. $16 per month. ‘at $20, owner af 618 9th haw Pet oR RES THE DW ‘per mouth. Tina bones > & wt ply 0. W. THORN & Od. ees, 3] — ‘taining 9 room’. slewag Ss <a Avply to W. C. Jo! Py L ST. ¥_W.CON with all modern SON, 728 13th a = ids Gone : oe FURNISHED. Mase. ave. & 18th ot $0 SParragat Suare 259 Sy and 16th Maar. sven 20th st. 200 Yaad, n° Otte peak 12th. i yt 18th & Leth 1: a2 as espa BOL eg Lat. SUaG0 Litaat, bet. 8 TCH, FOX & BROWS 1437 Penn. ave. GF HOUSE, COMPLETE IN ALL ts. well located for a first-class — ieee ae. eee eS WOMMSTEDE & BEADLEY, me i Ce ED. . allm. 1, per annum. $4 Apt et eet pC St oe Sea aaa serene erecta epee ‘apd iape mod. impe “hue eiiiggac ” 226-8) ‘st. .a Ww. parlor. nr THE EVENING STAR OF LADsow a bi bu com: SEATON ae rcs tra AG RUESDAY, TH HSBAY ant ATER TEN. unui further notice, The snd other lings, Se ‘Lace Pins, de, ke. lance ine of Rogers’ Quadruple Plated Ware, fine Clocks, Opera Gleaes, Guid-headed Canes, &e- ine Fiatures Herring's Fire-Proof Sate. Uprieut aud ing. * “Private sal during the day at auction prices. ja7-4 _ £0-mORROW. €O,, Auctioneers, Wits * oS iuisiens kteune, Opposite City Post-Office. AUCTION SALE AT 1303 ELEVENTH STREET SOUTHEAST, COMMENCING ON SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY T' ENTY FIRST, 1888, AT TES OCLOCK 2M. OF STOCK OF MESS AND BOYS" CLOTHING, IN SUITS AND ODD ECES, GENTS’ FURNISHINGS, JEWELRY, ATCHES, HATS, &e. cry ‘ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO, Auctioneers. CIGARS AT AUCTION. ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND. ISCPORTED, aX WEST AND DOMESTIC CIGARS FROM. Pee er or otek Bete LD "AT PUBLI }1ON, REGARDLESS OF QMIGIN AL ate age Wore fo ‘sort FUE. Commencing SATURDAY, JANUARY, TWENTY- FIRST, and will continue ¢sch day uniil the enth ‘stock is dof. Auction sales at 10 aim. ani 4a. Special sale every evening at 7 F[PHOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. ONE E\EGANT REDFERKN DRESS, COST $200; ELEGANT PARLOR FURNITURE, FOUR FRENCH-PLATE MANTEL MIRRORS, TWENTY DECORATED TOILET SETS, DECORA’ WATER PITCHERS AND SPITTOONS, WALNUT AND OTHER CHAMBER FURNITURE, FIFTY NEW EXCELSIOR MATTRESSES (MADE IN BEST MANNER), DIN ‘D OFFICE FURNITURE, GROCKERY WARE, COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, KITCHEN REQUIS- SITES, &o. FORTY sterdhis kx BUGGIES. NEW COMBIN‘MION FIRE-PROOK SAFF. On SATURDAY MORNIN JANUARY TWENTY- FIRST, L585, at TENO'CLOCK, within anid in front ef my suction rooms, Nehall geil’ ® general assortinent Sf, persoual effects. he Kedfery Dress will be sold at 12 o'clock, to- gether with ot I for ladie ja (yruomas DOWLING, Auctionee PORASGY TARTiGLas MEDICL FLAVORING BRTHACTS “4 Tae SWEET AS iz OIL, ‘TOILET AND AL WATERS, FOR SALE_LOTS. FOR SALE — MISCELLANEOUS a ‘BIO- Blo ifetchoa of every gaan spd ae SSlormahte conowrding i abirene AH 730, 00h sow. j, & standard Nati Fe - FORMEPLY aed Christ eT be re- heap—875 ‘B. BU’ _iabbshc © 4s Washinton ety Aland Vox R SALE—PHOTOGRAPH G! LY ON PRIN- cipal street, nocely furnished, fair busi- pegs, rene Cheap: Now rent “Address SE, aie = Fs SALE—SADDLE-HORSE, “DAXy EASY GAIT ‘and Kind, “aie is Ties price ie “juguire of RG. DYRENPORTH, Oo Pst a 3019-38 i BALE—AN OLD-ESTAULISHED CONFEC- tionery ‘store, under National Hotel 49: wlvanie ave. nw. ee a KR SALE-ONE MEDIUM-SIZE BAY MARE ‘found, any lady can drive ber. price $73. S73. Corner th and ae ‘as new: cost @ sta. sw. yal! ‘Also, one will sell for DEATLE! ‘JlOR SALE_EXTRAORDINARY | NS THIS seonth in, KRANICH & BA sod STIEYE Panos bghily used, ‘WILD _$919-38 rB = SALE-AT OOST_ONE FINE BROUGHAM, 3 700. Coaye Rockawaye from #500 0 $3 saa foom, for Sprine PROBEY. 1230 324 st, Georgetown. JOR SALE_A BARGAIN—A COUPE. IN rev condition. Soo. a sotiot Urameasuaved Har >: anal mmarated Leiedee 1x = ALE-SOME BEAUTIFUL LOTS IN i wenleg® (0 cars.” Persous contoms Plating building Will tnd thoes lots very deetrstle aed eae se Whe WARMER «Co, aw ALE_ONE. FOURTH, in a Feast An iaventmaye that wil m 3.000. eat ‘over Percent. ‘Address INVESTMENT, Star Ofige. }20-0" RSALE—A RARE CHANCE TO BUY SMALL fa. Mt. Pleasant for $300 and €600 ssech- ot om Whitney ave. near 14th st., $1,150, aud Ob or Heights 2a, per foot: M sti. 70e. 220s a 142336 F st. 9B SALE—50c. PER FOUR LOTS ON M st. between 439 and 6th sts. sw. the low price of T foot ; street cars perty. $1.50 per ft, 2 desirable lot on Sth sty bet, Mind & stew. Jal9-3t" ‘A. T. COUMBE, 1425 New York ave. |ABGAIN, IF PURC; ‘@ number of very desirul buil lots on st. between B and C n.¢.; on ‘st, be- tween 12th and 13th me. LOUIS P. SHOEMARE: 20 F at now jlo iASED AT JOR SALE—LOT ON WEST SIDE _OF ¢ T., Foetwout Land 23 met font er sor 07H St SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY, $a18-3t 927 F st. nw. KR SALE—A TENTH INTEREST IN THE BEAU- tiful site at the head of 19th st. which will be (23ded this winter and apportioned anions the owners ‘he spring. An opportunity for an investment that will 28 ber tent, Price, @04,000. Myericoe 29 PSE, YOUNG, 1903 F at. n.w. Sy Se saver o $8,000 fe 8. bargain, MILLION & Pocnw. R SALE — VERY DESI ate intersection of wo TED r & BRADLEY. 27 F at. ROR SAFE WE HAVE FOR SALE & DESIRABLE ‘of bualness fis Ene bet 1 ° jeatinenth, .¥. AND Jocali- UCKETT, ial4-cte” ‘LE CORNER LOT 93 mth of those THE BEST INVESTMENT OF THE Fin, Vetter Bulidine Loteon trader ana on att Seavenue, wathin four’ eduares of behusylvanie ave, for only $300 each—$75 down, ‘On sale, a recent importation, No. 1 ENGLISY PORTLAND CEMENT, “Burham Brand” Price VERY SPECIAL Shall Guote It as stated below We have also of special Pices, Plasterers Hair, witch we Duy for cash fu car Yor our wholessle’trade at ‘w.rke (ibe iiverton Lita: i Tie The alwaye om nae yy saud Yard, where thousands of wagon loads, of Saud and Gravel can always be th Building Supplies in general. wey mrt. CARSON & SONS, 715 Delaware ave. ne, Telephove call. 82-5, but the special price for the Portland Cewent shail ouly be quoted confidentially. (3020-6t a UT 10, Ep ee Ee ANTED-1 WISH TO LEASE ot hear congealent to wikrvee: southwest P. V., 704 14th st. uw. 1§a19-3t* gi SALE -CALIGEAPH, TYPE WAITER ‘Capital Cycle Co., 1406 New York av. GE, = 422 Oth st. i NG BIRDS. BIRD FOUD AND Pra fa rare ah fie Sam Sere Scan hits, bi SALE—ENCYCLOPEDL ‘JAMES PA FPS See eer aerate Se See Cyclopedia it is like sedi ‘whole family tocole lege.” This work, all the volumes, canbe oncained ot ob small mouthly paymente by addreiny Bos 128, Star dzewnabl F, SALE-THE WOE, . GAS ENGINE RE Ve attondatice: of foal Send for eureulad j Aout 731 thse FS SALE—NEW, CLEAN LIVE-Pic rather ie. pound. the best iermt Wit sELTE, 734 COUNTRY_REAL rooms E WAGGAMAN, Fatnw. acres in Anne Arundel Co-Md- improved. 85 = et Fort Foote, Ba_improved. 82: eee ee ED BED- 1h the o” (gr otberwiae pruriptly dee Bast ne. INOTYPE STOCK BOUGHT AND SOLD OB Dery FRANK 8. ae 3019-3 1416 F st. Kellogg Building. SALE—DRY¥ GOODS AND NOTION STORE, SSS ROSES (BR MOTOR TORE; _jal8-3t __ HERRON & RAMEY. FOE SAGE CRocKrRY, WOODENWARE AN Variety Store: good location; doin Nees. Heal Eetate snd Commercial 0 '* JOR saLe—Finst- DRUG STORE: 1 eer EI _Sal9-3t HERRON & RAMEY. KR SALE-A NUMBER OF GOOD GROCERY Fiitcen tnigtrene of the city. weal Satats _a19-3t ‘HERRON & RAMEY. {OR SALE—DINING-ROOMS, VERY CENTRALLY Jocated and doing splendid business, Heal Extate and Commercial Fat. Jalo-3e HERRON & RAMEY. JQOR sALE— AT A BARGAIN — Grocery and Provision Store. wa19-30° ny NS Apply at 228 Tith at. 80. SALE—A GOOD CHANCE To BUY A DRUG ‘Store. Apply at once to CHAS. A. SHIELDS. 1006 Fewnw. ee ETROPOLITAN RAILROAD @TOOK BOUGH' cesaigmid FRANK, pay 5 _216-1w 416 F st., Keliogg Build E_ BEST BUSINESS PI ‘Lotd and part of lot fect “on 13th mt, between Royal. ‘by a depth of 100 twill pan of or well the south 60 feet of the same, iit “GOLD suokovGRH & co., SaG-femmww3m NO OS Fat hw. ARTIES SEEKING SAPE INVESTMENTS IN Local Securities will be furnished full particulars uapniication at our Ofice. GURLEY BROTHERS, 1318"P st Esty QHN FE BEALL & CO, AGENTS FOR Equitable “Mortage Co.” Sa Mortraes bearina 6 per cent interest, or any amount, siways, om ‘square EN PER CENT LOANS NEGOTIATED ON KAN. ___LQST AND FOUND O8T—ON 127° a Lerao 278 eta pra eR Lost rmemspay—a | SPRATT ETE Ta TRA’ OB —& Gl eons Benes tems ere at SO — LS 1, SSE a rns Lie omar secre dees Lista AES Babee DSi erg eo Sh AUCTION SALES._ ucttonecrs, ci ‘TABL te eee ae Wh ether? iko siovEs zie) OTHE NUARY TWENTY-FIRST, at halt gel within ain font it of weat _it__ WALTER B. WILLIAMS & 0., Auctioneer W 22ES & 00, Auctiousers. O87 Nareponite Sity Post OBtee, if Shor eg on MONDAY, 31 AT TWO “ 8, CIGARS, BAC e tore G18 Pennsylva THE FIXTURES, BLOCK, COFFEE ESSE ernie 1-5 AC ‘MILL AND Rich AND a VERY FINE Terms cash. UNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers, BALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURED BY COLLATERAL NOTES. noice sce onan ; aud Noveuitar Uribe we, wil sol ‘at public auction on TURSDAY, JANUARY TENTH, 1888, at TWELVE-THIKTY O'CLOCK P.M, with ta nson Bros., 9th and D 1 pair Diamond Earrings, Di 14 Cross, 2 Diamond Braceists, Diamond and Ruby Bracelets, Diamond sid Sapphire Bracelet. Dismond and Turquoise Set, Ame- syst Pi ri Pin, Iamond Pin, Diamond Neck- lace, und ind Sapphire ‘Ring, 1 Cluster Piainind and Kuby King, 1 Cluster Diamond and ‘By order of the holder. | DUNCANSON BROS., jr Sindbe Qhictioneets. ARY TWE! q Tluvdks, "dee THE ABOVE SALE POSTPONED UNTIL riba be OR a ty J —e (1888, same hour isos.” By order older. 4 ‘DUNCANSON BROS, Aucts, U4 THE ABOVE SALE IS FURTHER POST- Fins 1800 iL Torsbay. aNvawy ‘THIRTY- , ‘same hour and place, By order of the holder. DUSCANSON BROS i Auctionecrs, K. FULTON, Auctioneer. "ACOTION SALE OF FORFEITED PLEDGES. I will sell by public auction, at m) Sires reaue, ‘TUESD, WERTI-POURTH, ot TEN U'Ci stock of FORFEI’ in shel! Cie Pee ‘consist of 1218 Penn- . JANUARY aM, my irr ‘iruments, 1 large’ Grand ‘Square ‘tier Musical Instrumente, Act continue ‘SEVEN sold. ‘Ticket-holders please take notice. H. K. FULTON, _ 0-4" Pawnbroker abd Auctioneer, PLUSH PARLOR SUITE BRUSSELS AND INGRAIN CARPETS, PAINTED CHAMBER FURNITURE, WALNUT’ EXTENSION TABLE, DINI CHAIRS, CHINA AND GLASSWARE, KITCH! UISITES, ao» AT AUCTION. Qu MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY TWENTY- yt 1888, st TEN O'CLOCK, at residence 1128 ta at, n.w., Teball sella small collection of house- hold effects, THOMAS DOWL.NG, $a19-3t ‘Auctioneer. [DUXCANSON BROS..Auctioncers, Corner 9th and D streets. PEREMPTORY AUCTION or AN UNSURPASSED COLLECTION OF 650 EASTERN CARPETS, RPGs, PORTIERES, KILIMS AND SADDLE BAGS, ALSO EMBROIDERIES AND SILES. ‘Tne catalogue includes over 50 very Large Square (Carpets of various colors and patterns, representing all the rug-producing districts of the far East. 75 Angora Kis Kilim and Je Jim Portieres of beauti- ful colorsin different lengths and widths. Many are the long and narrow Mosaue and Camel Hair Hall Bugs, some being of very rare shape. Connoisseurs seldom enjoy the opportulBity of mspecting so many queer and exceedingly choice specimens of Antique (Camel's Hair Rugs of every size and color, Modern and Antique, in numberless variety, ‘The choice Needie-work is a great feature of the sale. Bulgarian Doylies, Turkish Table Covers and Mantel ‘Lambrequins (on satin and linen). Persian Piano and Bed Spreads, Elegant Tidiesand many Kare and Antique Em- broideries. The rich yellow Damascus Silks will be the edmira- tion of every lady. Beautiful Fur Rugs of various colors, Soft Turkish Morocco Slippers, SALES TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, JANUARY TWENTY-FOURTH, TWENTY-FIFTH. AND TWENTY-SIXTH, AT ELEVEN A. M. AND THREE-THIRTY P, M. EACH DAY. GRAND EXHIBITION MONDAY, JANUARY 23. DUNCANSON BROS, ‘Auctioneers. 0 TARGEAND Writ ASSORTED STOO 4 EEA, wre 1 Ce Thon AND HAINES STORE VIKEORES COURT: ERS, &c, $7, Al uc On opsiek a a ee of Sag a, FAGIEPASE RAVEN O'CLOCK Pit sad conus ol to tad stock is ding re oe aad ot ee . ei k of BUILDERS’, C, * O04 Fearn akon erat ICS" TOC y Ww} FEET Give Sona OR oer Fok eee usually for in ‘afr store. — ‘Sale positive: terms Attention of ‘the trade aud private buyers a called to the sale. _817-12t_WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts. "0. W. STICKNEY, Auctioneer, 936 F st. TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUA! PROPERTY, BEING HOUSE “G” STREET AND HOUSES: ‘828 TWENTIETH of tous, recorded in 933, one of the Land Kecord: lumbia, and at the written re- She “premines:’ ou "MONDAY TH on. . ENTY-THIKD DAY OF JANUARY. A. ‘D.. 1888, et HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P. M. the described real estate, lying and being in the city Washington, District ‘of Columbia, Known and scribed as lot numbered nineteen (19), in’ Babcock recorded sub-division of oruinal lots 8, sejuare uumbered one h ‘and thy Ia relioved by the use of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, But don't delay till the bronchial tubes are tp- flamed and the lungs congested. Promps wae insures repideure. L. D. Bixiey, of Bartonville, ‘Vt, writes: “Four years ago I took © severe cold, which was followed by « terrible cough. I was confined to my bed about four moutha, ‘My physician finally said | was in Covsumption, ‘and that he could not help me, One of my ‘Reighdors advised me to try Ayer’s Cherry Pee- toral. Idid so,and wae well before Thad fin ished taking the ret bottle. Rver since then my bealth has been good.” AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co, Lowell, Masa, \ adiaeesiaaasiad Price, $1; six botties, 65. 216. CARLSBAD SPRUDEL WATER axD SPRUDEL SALE 1 NATURE'S WONDERFUL REMEDY FOR LIVER AND KIDNEY DISEASES. 4 PERFECT OUBR Beware of imitations. “It has given me better satisfaction than anything which I have ever used."—Prof. Seegen, University of Vienne. “I have used it for years with remarkable sticcess,"— Prof. Hiswesek. Write for Dr. Toboldt’s Jecture on Caslabed Water ‘and Salt, read before the Ninth International Medical Congross, railed free upon application. EISNER & MENDELSON CO., Sole Agents, 6 Bar- clay st. New York. 3a2-m,wat W axawaxer's It seems a paradox that much current interest in store should be divided between the Tummerand midwinter. Pursand Lawns, 10 Sleds and Ginghams, Skates and famburg Smo cries, Overooats and "Muslin Underwear are equally in {he tuinds of retail buyers, To meet all these clement air acudy. + The drosd stuffs for future wear are opening in your favor. a FRENCH SATEENS. They'ro.on hand. Not the highest cost, 31 conte » és ‘not ‘know. the. mak WANAMAKED, for wecontzol ute tmeriet on them Thisis the hubof the Sateen trade, Tou may wet 8 potion from the fact that tho 70 ds in sate o- ‘are only one-fourth of & , ° er orders on both sides ofthe see. Watch the season hd you wil! know how groat they are, "Tie. frst. aridat's Fifty-three “pla ‘Gobelins ‘and wnsboseay, zouave-red aud baby-biuo, Sows divided and Tuiipliva’ «Aad for - ay mitcl! unions it brings You to wee theta oo COLORED HENBIETTAS Henrietta Cloth in Colors ‘woo Saar es Weshow Bi colores price, 1.28 « Yards : ‘There is a science and art in tion of the fibers is richt. ‘don’t slij cu toe aa Rarp. "You can ‘make’ Dutton- ce that Sulton ak a ‘Mie! | seauus that ‘And colors! Wool, but the sheen 4s ike silk, Intuitive ref i$ oy Aloué can catch the fine touch of morning st TEN O'CLOCK, and | shad oO until all the lots are Order by mail anything in the store. JOHN WANAMAKER, 417-6 Dossixe Exzcratc Soar. THE BEST FAMILY 80AP IN THE WORLD. IT 18 STRICTLY PURE, UNIFORM IN QUALITY. ‘The original formula for which we paid $50,000 twenty years ago has never been modified or changed in the slightest. This soap ie identical in quality to- dey with that made twenty years ago. It contains nothing that can injure the finest fabric, It brightens colors and bleaches whites. It washes flannels and blankets as no other soap in the world does—without shrinking—leaving them soft and whiteand like new. READ THIS TWICE. There is a great saving of time, of labor, of soap, of fuel, and of the fabric, where Dobbins’ Electric Soap is used according to directions, One trial will demonstrate its great merit. It will Pay you to make that trial. Like all best things, it is extensively imitated and counterfeited. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, Insist upon DOBBINS' Electric. Don't take Mag- netic. Electro-Magic, Philadelphia Electric, or any other fraud, simply because it is cheap, They will ruin clothes, and are dear at any price. Ask for DOBBINS’ ELECTRIC snd take no other. Nearly every grocer from Maine to Mexico keeps it in stock. If your's hasn't it, he will order from his nearest wholesale grocer. Read carefully the inside wrapper around each bar, ‘and be careful to Follow Directions on each outside wrapper. You Cannot Afford to walt longer before 5 for Yourself this old, reliable, and truly won- DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP. 47-6m Sozovonr. A GRATEFUL ODOR, Indicative of health and purity,iscommunicated tothe ‘mouth by the aromatic 80Z0DONT, ‘Which makes the teeth as whiteand as radiant as pol- inhed porcelain, and contains no ingredient that is no highly benefieal to both gums and teeth. ‘The Lyric and Dramatic professions are loud in their Praises of 4 417-6: BOZODON JBEsson's No BETTER EVIDENCE OF THE value and popularity of an article can be found than the fact that counterfeits PLASTER and imitations of it are found in the market. BENSON'S PLASTER is the target of many “sharks” and “imitators,” HAS NO hence buyers will keep a lookout for their products. For chest troubles and aches and pains of every description EQUAL BENSON'S PLASTER has noequal, _ta16-1w Pawes Czreny Courourn rom ‘THE NERVOUS, ‘THE DEBILITATED, THE AGED, CURES Nervous prostration, Nervous Headache Neuralgia, Nervous Weakness, Stomach and Liver Diseases, and all affections of the Kidneys, AS A NERVE TONIC it strengthens and quiets the dowels, | AS A DIURETIC it regulates the kidneys and cures their diseases. F Recommended by professional and business men, Luoue Wass Axo Foua ‘We have fourteen Seal Skin Garments in stock, all destrable shapes, which we offor at a slight edvance on cost. We intend to close them out this month, Ther FROM $100 UPWARDS. DUNLAPS NEW YORK BATS, WILLETT & BUOFF, BATTERS AND FUBBIERS, 905 Pennsylvania evenve. 2d EDITION. Laat Tans to The Sa A Spanish Expedition for Merecce. Lompox, Jan. 20.—It ts stated that Spain ts or. SERENE sD expedition tor Morooon, to consist of TT Slacking Works and Foundry Burned. Prrvssvna, Jan. 20,—MeCormick’s Blacking Works and Blackmore's Brass Foundry adjoining, at 20th and Smallman streets, were by 390,000 together with all machinery. te Mr. Blunt Gains = Point, DUBLIN, Jan. 20.—Justice Andrews, of the ex- gbeauer court, nas granted demand made in be- Mr. junt for the production of cer- fain ‘ducuimente concerning ‘chet Woodtord afta, whlob will be used in an action of Mr. Blunt etary Balfour. Mr. Byrne, for the crown, op} the demand on the pa PT. Lf pita ahve d ‘was danger Of a general conflagration. Seeger ae pera. ture last night was 19 below zero. AU7 o'clock it ‘was 13 below, and at noon 11 r. Orruxwa, lowa, Jan.20.—The cold wave reached here Yesterday and the thermometer fell to 12 below last night. WINONA, MINN., Jan. 20.—The cold wave caused 8 drop of 40, degrees, ‘registering 20 below this fhoralng. “Tue "weather ‘is cleat and’ {roo trom Stee SAS While Making s Marriage Settlement. TWO ARKANSAS FARMERS COME TO BLOWS AND FATALLY STAB EACH OTHER, Sr. Louis, Jan. 20.—Two farmers living near Little Rock, Ark., named Baker and Hitt, became engaged in’ a quarrel yesterday while ‘dividing land between a son and daughter of each who were ‘about to be marriea, and coming to blows, stabbed each other with bowie knives in such a frightful manner that Baker died and Hitt cannot recover. Slab coldest Nat Makers Forming a Pool, Prrvesvag, Jan. 20.—About twenty representa tives of the nut manufacturers arein session here for the purpose of forming a national association. Itis pi ‘toestablish a pool and enter into an agreement for the purpose of putting up prices. Nine-tenths of the members present seein to be to enter the combination, The plan ts to com each member breaking faith to pay a penalty. Honors to Lord Rai tersburg. gr. Perenascno, Jan. 20.—Gen. Yon, Schweinite. the German ami jor, gave @ banguet last evening to Lord Randolph and Lady Churebli, and afterward gave a brilliant soiree in thelr bogor, at which Sir Robert Morier, the British amt 'M. de Giers and other statesmen ana the elite of Russian society were present, and Which was a great succesa, To-day M. de Giers will give a farewell banquet to Lord Randolph, and ‘Among the guests will be the czar. ee Another Bad Coasting Accident. Prrresvug, Jan. 20.—A bob sled, on which a halt dozen young inen were coasting, struck a carriage on rbes street last ‘night, upsetting the ‘venicle and wounding the colored driver, Jones, ‘The occupants ot the sled were all more or less Dentze, who was guiding, had both mm, and Was injured internally. It 1s ‘thought he will dic ——— ph at St. Pe- Prrrssung, Jan. 20.—John Palmer, assistant millwright ‘at Oliver Brothers & Philitps’ 10th- street iron mill, was dragged into the roils this morning and crushed to death. —_——— A Big Cigar Makerw’ Strike Expected, New York, Jan. 20.—The cigar makers are awaiting orders for a general strike throughout, the city, and believe that President Strasser, of ‘the International Union, may send them orders from Buffalo at any moment, a FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. ‘The followine are the opening and closi ot the "Row York’ stock Mafkot ee reported By epetial wire to Coruon & Macartney, 1419 F street, eee) Reeieram ita! Bay shee se aaa t0r peak dus conponn, Tan aa nee $Bbtee, Od do. ton-forties, B5 bid today. “* ALTIMORE, Mo., January 20.—Cotton stesdy— middling, Oe Flot ealy nad cuiot—Howardatreat and werlern, super, 1B: do. 0000 ao. Go. fainily, 4.00 c, sue BO0Hd es: patent, 5:63: at southern ateedy snd. frm sar, closing dull: m1 saz bid ST (asked: SayP60 id: ntoumen, ROAST: “Oats ateaay wad Gril’ southeen ‘and. Pennaylvaping Sadi. wostarn Saat" act atiady, Gua70. Hity rier for choise Grime “to. choice’ western, 14.00810.00. Provisions Mendy, with moderate demand. Mess pork, 19.7 ‘tnsuts shoulders and cloar rio siden, packed: ‘Bacon~shoulders, 7a; clear rib silos, Tea ard — By. Butter fr —western perked 18035: creamery, 20a. tases fiinor treahs 19020; limed, 10a. - Petroleum "By, «Gutse nominal--Rio eanrocs, ‘is, ugar steady A "wort, ned fi [6. Whisky quiet 10. ta to Liverpool’ per cotton, S-16L: Hour, per tou, 12s. rain, 25d- District Government Affairs. f the children attending the Brad- ‘The parents of ren atten 6 ‘fuool building ‘on. 13% street “southwest ave complained to the school au- Zhorities because, owing to the failure to vide fuel for the building, the rooms have been Fisuncientiy heated. ‘The schools in the bullding have recently been dismissed two ‘on this Sccount, Commissioner Webb says that the trouble arose from a misunderstanding recording the de- livery of coal. to the build- ing w-day. ANACOSTIA WANTS WATER, ‘The Commissioners have recetved a numerousiy- petition trom ‘owners of Anacostia, to have water-mains laid in Ana- the Potomac water carried across deen department ‘which is making an estimate of the cost involved $a the gxveasion of the water service asked for by RAILROADS IN THE DISTRICT. ‘The Senate Committee to Give a Hear- ing to Parties Interested To-morrow —Mr. Plats Pronibitery Bill. ‘The Senate District committee held tts regular meeting to-day, and after ordering a favorabie re- Port upon Mr. Spoouer's gas bill, discussed the question of steam railroad routes. Numerous pro- tests have been received by the committee against the Several routes most favorably considered, Some of these protests, the committee thought, Were based upon good grounds, aA for instance, that of St Dominic's Church against per- mitting railroad tracks to almost environ the church. The Oltizen’s Committee and the Pennsylvania Ratiroad Co, had applied for hear. ings before the full committee, and it was decided to open the doors of the committee room at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon to those nost inter- ested. Persons desiring to speak will be restricted rer any cid ground. Arguments nithervo a been printed and are before mittee. What ts desired 8 to obtain light upon phases of the subject not nith- erto discussed. The committee hope and expect to complete the hearing to-morrow aftergoon. ‘The Peunsyivania will tume in the arate 1 road should be allowed equal privilege and fact MR. PLATT's PRONTBITORY BILL. By agreement of the committee the chairman directed that Senate bill No, 927, being the Dill introduced by Senator Platt to prohibit the manu- facture and sale of spiritous and intoxicating Higuors tn the District of Oplumbia, be sent to, Ube District Commissioners, The letter to the Com- missioners cails for a statement of the liquor Uraffic for the past five years, containing the numn~ ber of wholesale and retail licenses issued for each Year, together with a statement of the amount re- cetvéd “annually from each Class of license. The committee also want to know the umber ‘and extent of protests, in that period agoinst the issuance of licens@s from individuals and from organizations. The provisions of the Piatt viii bave been given in Tae Stak. It pro- Vides that after the expiration of existing licenses hone shall be issued for the sale of any kind of Mquor to be drunk on the premises, not even cider. It forvlds even the giving away of intoxicating Liquors None shall be sold or given away except Ou tho prescription of a regular physician to a Teghlar druggist, and 10 18 Tequired that records of ail such prescriptions shall be kept and turned Over to the District Commissioners For the pur- chase of liquors for mechanical and sclentifle bur- , an application in writing to be sw: E’notury public must be presented to 8 GTuggist, who shall record the name, date of sale, quantity, &c., and deliver such records to the Commissioners. Iv probtbits the sale or giving away of liquors under any circumstances to minor, To purchase Wine for sacramental purposes apply in wrung abd it wust not be delivered to any ower yn than the pastor. ‘The penalties pi for violations, including perjury to obtain liquor, consist of fines ranging from $100 to $500, and uhprisonment for not more ‘Uhan six months, the act to take effect November 1, 1888, aud cue Commissioners are authorized to take regulations to carry 1 out. ‘The provisions of the bill to reduce the price of gas to $1 per 1,000 cublo feet were published Tecently in THE STAR, WHY THE PEOPLE OF ST. DOMINICS OBJECT. ‘The route planned for the railroads and tobe reported, propd¥ed to carry the Baltimore and Onto and Baltimore and Potomac railroads right by St. Dominic’s church, and the priest and his | arishioners earnestly protest agalnstit. They ft would iutertere with thelr worship and break the children, as not only would the trains of the two roads pass Immediately by the church, but much of the shifting and switching wouid be Gone there. ‘The committee are endeavoring to adopt a route that will obviate this objection, ————— AT THE CaPrroL TO-DAY. ‘The Reading Strike. 178 MERITS DISCUSSED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. ‘The subject of the Reading Railroad strike came up before the House cowmitiee on commerce to-day through a request by the subcommit- tee to which nad been referred the Ander- son resolution providing for an inquiry into the strike that it be discharged from of the matter, reason Uhat It regarded the subject as one of such grav. ity as to demand consideration at the hands of the fullcommittee. After a short discussion the request Was granted, and an earnest debate en- sud upon the merits of the proposition. It ap- rochial school attended by several hundred ; me | ROBBING LETTER-BOXES. The Arrest of a Young Man Selves 8 Myvtery that Has Baffied Detectives, Por several months robberies of letter-boxes 1m ‘this city have been reported to the Post-Office Department here. The robberies were #0 adroitiy committed that fora long while the tn- Spectors who were assigned to investigate the matter were bailed. Last evening however, the mystery was cleared, and a arrest was made by Inspectors Wallace P, Ryan and Wm. B. Smith. ‘The cuiprit proved to be M. J. Roxbary, a boy about eighteen Fears old, Iiving with mother at 1106 © street, The comp! of robberies began in April last, and came from 0 omfces 1 the “Duilaing adoe"Y street Latter were REPORTED AS MIRSING or as having been tampered with, and everything Indicated that some one was engaged in rifling tae Private letter-boxes im the hall of the building, When inspectors Smith and Troy began Uigate these depredations they ceased. however, similar com June, laints of loss or detention ot FO WATCH FOR THE TRIE, Dut he was adroit enough to escape detection then. Inspector Smith, however, learned that young Roxbury had been employed during April by the firm of & Whitely, who had an office im the Duliding 1006 F street,’and that he was often seen in the corridors neat the letter boxes. Tn May the frm moved to the Kellogg Building, and Roxbury went with them. The bext mont the complaints came from that butlding. ‘The inspectors having — strom, clus of Roxbury procured specinens of his handwriting, and a comparison of them and the writing on Ue Te-addressed letters confirmed Unelr su: CAUGHT AT Last. Yesterday they concluded that they had sum- clent evidence to justify them in making arrest, Inspector ‘Troy took Koxbury to a room in the Post-Office Dullding, and had him write letters and figures both With pen and With pencil. ‘These tur- ther samples of writing gave still stronger evi- dence of guilt, Roxbury, however, DENIED HIS GUILT and wrote a statement in which he sought to im- plicate acolored boy. His room at his house was searched by Inspector Troy and Mr. James E. Bell, superintendent of the city deitvery, who aided the inspectors tn working up ihe case, Dut nothing was found that offered proof of ils ‘guilt. 1 ior Smith then procured a warrant (rom United states Commissioner Mills, apd Was about to serve it on Roxbury when thé latter asked permission to write a letter, and sitting down wrote a long state- ACKNOWLEDGING HIS GUILT. ‘Commissioner Miils heid im in §2,000 bail to ap- ear tis afternoon for a hearing. It is not_known how great the loss has been through Roxbury’s depredations. It 1s Posed that When he opened a letter and found it contained no money he sealed it up and remailed it. He acknowledged having taken a letter from the letter-box corner of 10.h and H streets and ex- tracting three dollars from it. He extracted the letters from the boxes by weaus Of a contrivance Of his own made of paste- which he could Slip through the “drop” or silt im the ox. sistant District Attorney Coyle “appeared before United States Comimissioner MIlIS for the Government and Mr. W. A. Cook for the defend. ant The charge of abstracting a letter was taken THE TESTIMONY, Mr. W. A. Cherry testified to putting a letter in the box at 10th and H streets in August last, and identified the envelope. On cross-examination witness said there was $3 in It for whom it was adaressed. It was a Dox, and he did not know how it was gotten out. Mr. James E. Bell, of the Post OMice, was asked to look at the marks on the envelope with the idea ‘of proving Unat it Was not taken up Ull tue second delivery, but objection was made. Unfair Competition, To the Fditor of Tare Evexrxe 8: Please allow me space in your paper to say @ few words regarding the circular sent the clerks tn the Navy Departinent reiating to employment in outside duties. I think it a move in the right direction if this inquiry tends toward prohibiting the clerks in that Department from doing clerical Work after office hours, Which should and could be done by those not In Government employ and dependent on clerical work for clerks referred to sould, It seems to tu: fed with seven hours pr day and $1,200 er annum, without competing with Chose w dependent on private clerical work for support, pears that ‘THE COMMITTEE I8 PRETTY EVENLY DIVIDED, a number of the committeemen favoring an imme- diate inquiry into the suike, while, perhaps, a8 many more take the ground that if the strike con- cerns anything more than private interests, Gad ts properly a subject. for" investigation by the Government, the inquiry should be made by the interstate Commerce Commission, which has jurisdiction it public rights are concerned, ‘The matter will be further considered next Tues- day, When an effort will be made to dispose of the resolution, It 1s understood that a delegation from the Knights of Labor will try to secure a be ring upon that day to present their side of the ease, The District in Congress. PRAYING POR PROHIBITION. ‘Twenty-five or thirty petitions, from various parts of the country, praying for prohibition in the District of Columbia, have been referred tothe House District committee. WANTS THE ST. ELIZABBTH HOSPITAL INVESTIGATED. Representative Spooner presented in the House yesterday a petition by Elizabeth Howell asking for an investigation of St, Elizabeth Hospital for the Insane. ‘The petitioner states that on the 21st ©: July, 1889, while temporarily residing in Wash ington,’ she Was invited totake a ride by near Tehruvis and was conveyed to the asyium under the authority of Drs. Fry and Muncaster, the lat ter accompanying her and certifying that she was insane, She Was confined in the asylum for about three months She states that during her incar- ceration she obtained knowledge of the working ot the asylum, which she believes warrants an in- vestigation. Capitol Topics. DURING THE DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE this afternoon Mr. Springer said that if Mr. Kelley stated that he demanded a fee tor tnsert- in question he stat at was ni tee Sf the gentleman meant to say that Le pur- sued the case with all the skill and ability of | s— which he Was possessed, he admitted it. FOR PRESENTS ‘FOR ESQUIMAUX. ‘The House committee on commerce decided to- to report favorably the bill authorizing Sedrecary ot War to expend $1,000 in presents for ‘Esquimaux, ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTEING. was quite a tempest in @ teapot in the Senate wing of the Capitol this afternoon. Several city policemen called and reported that they had discovered that some of the files of the Senate had deen Stolen, After quite a stir it was ascertained that the alleged files or official documents con- gisted of old credit bills and resolutions that bad been thrown away on the third floor and were given to the laborer Who sweeps out the Senate chamber. ‘NOTES. The example set by the Honorable Secretary of the Navy Gould with propriety be followed by Uae heads of all other Government Deparunents. Justice, ssxwetipepcienn Indictments by the Grand Jury. The graud jury to-day returned indictments to the Criminal Court as follows: James H. Thornton and Wm. Garrett, housebreaking in day, two cases; Robert Johnson, Grant Johnson, and John Mack, do.; Jas. H. Thornton, do. Franklin Web- ‘Ster, houset in the night; Oscar Jackson and’ James Hill, alias Gallagher, do.; ‘Charies ‘Rousson —4 inand W Horning, ed > son, James Hil Vim, Greene, ‘ta. War- ner, alias Theodore Thomas, alias Dr. W. Brooks, larceny; Charies Baker and’ Win. Zypprecht, do. Wm. Myers, allas Thomes Stack, robbery; Ernest embezzlement; Jasper Jackson and John Stephenson, intent fwith attempt to kill; W. War- ner, alias Theo. omas, alias Dr. Wm. Brooks, larceny from the person, The Broom-Drill Homicide. MOTION FOR 4 NEW TRIAL FOR ALBERT GREEN. In the case of Albert Green, convicted of the murder of James Lucas on the 12th of September last, on Ist street, near N street southwest, who had twice been brought up for sentence, his counsel, Messrs. R. B. Lewis and L. Browning, have filed a motion for anew trial ‘The reasons are t, the verdict was contrary to the evidence 24."contrarv to law; 34, errors of law by the jus- Uce in his instructions, < one ‘Transfers of Beal Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D. P Wright to Bettie Fitzhugh, s. 3 8, bik. 19, T. & B.'s sub of Mt. Pleasant; $307.31. Bettle Fitzhugh to Harlet E. Riggs, & 3 do. BH Lomax, per, don $C. B. Howell, subs 15'and 16, sq. 111; $2,400. S. Hoss toJ. H. Marr, undivided 3 3 Mathilde Bebrend, pt. 23, sd oc Mar- wt — ae SeEReere’ +] Victor formerly president of mnS"bilsenpente and’ Obio" Canal, and now con troller of the state of Maryland, was at the Capitol to-day. A Wanderer Since the War. AX AGED HOUSE THIEF SENTENCED TO THE PENITEN- TIARY—AN EFPOMT WILL BE MADE TO COMMUTE HI8 SENTENCE. ‘This afternoon the old man indicted for horse stealing—Henry Smith with several allases—was ealled up for sentence. Mr. J.W. Walker, his counsel, stated that the prisoner was born July 14, ‘1804,and lived in New Orleans; thatheserved under ‘Sam Houston in the ‘Texas war: that he served under Col. Hays in the Mexican war; that while living in New Orleans he entisted in a Confederate battery, which ne had materially and with that battery he came to Virginia; war he had been 4 SEE M. Gree! Burnage ton, “ine oblect ts sated to be the praciice ot shooting at inanimate Tn thecriminal court Wm. Jackson, con- ascertain something sentenced to the reforin schoo! di In the Criminal Court to-day, convicted ‘in tue albany peuttentiary. ‘prank Bowman, charged with Larceny of a coat, ‘was, lo-day, released by the Criminal Court on bis personal recognizance. Bratlisie ee WASHINGTON NEWS AND CosstP, EX-SexaTon Lewis, of Virginia, who was operated on yesterday by Dr. Maraion, assisted by Dr, Gleeson and KA. Gibbs for the complete removal his Fight eve, Loe sight of whlch Wes feos giseceess ome Leowtan ‘saan, bore test ae, deal remarkably well od a co.ntorabie and is Sis phywiclats as ng finely. The operation was deemed neces ry lor ihe relief of in apd to afford the best Possible chance for saving the sight of his other eye. P.O. Insrwoton.—F. P. Rogardus, of Michigan, has been uppotuted Post-onice Luapecter. POstw ASTER-GENEKAL DICKINSON Yesterday cali’ for the im Une cave of the Washington Post ‘Oice, and Luey are now before him. Movements oF Navat Vessmis. — The Ossipos sailed yesterday from Norfolk. The Rnterprive arrived at Boston Festeriay. ‘Tue U. & SCPREMS Cover WIll Cake a recess from February 20 to March 18, and not from January 20, ashas been erroneously reportet, ‘Tus Pursipenr’s Kecertion.—There were about: ‘three hundred and AMy people at the White House OO, me he Faise Camm por Psxsiox.—The Commissioner Of Pensions has, Uhis day, been advised that the grand jury, at Albany, New York, has found nino against J’ LL Derting. x Loop. ‘The leave Lieutenant Xoveinber — = ays, Leave of absence grant ~ 4 Wm. RK. Livermore, engineer corps, Deoen Hy ertended teu daya | Leave of alleénoe granted First Lieut. Luther K Hare, alde-de-camp, = cavalry. November 30, extended ome month. ‘YS recrults orderered for ent, 40 to the 10th tafantry, aud 55 to the 13th infantry. Twelve pnt Pecruits ordered for assignavent to the 26un afantry. ‘The Chesapeake Bay Quarantine MEKTING OF MEALTH OFFICRKS TO-DAY. A meeting of the re; resentatives of the board of health of the cities of Norfolk, Richmond, and Alexandria met this morning at the health office Those present were Dr. Towushend, of tuts clty; Drs Thom and Riddick, of Norfolk: Dr. Bi Of Alexandria, and Di, Mration, of itiehingnd. ‘The matter Was discussed at nome sength, and this arternoon the puysicians called ou Sul Geveral Hamnliton, who has charge of the Various quarantine stations. It is sald that the station at Cape Charles 1s only kept in operation during the summer, and it ty deemed best for the security of the clits along the coast to have the looked after during the entire year, ‘The visiuing Physicians will leave for thelr hemes this after- oon, Lieut, 7 Ye Whereadoute, MLE REPORTS AT NEW VORK a INGTON, Lieut. E. Hf. Taunt,who was summoned to Wash- ington on Monday by Secretary Whitney to appear Defore Uhe retiring board, and who Was sald to be missing, reported at the New York navy- yard yesterday afternoon and started for Wasi- ington. He explained his #bsence from the pavy- Yard for the last three days by a medical cer Uftcate which stated that ie had been tll and con. fined to bis room at LEK Lexing*ou avenue. ‘The verdict of the courmartial which tried Lieut, Taunt some time ayo Will not be announced until the reuring board has decided as io the officers mental responsibility. Nowe Briefs A Shanghal dispatch says: While four thousand the command of several manda shop Use Ho- i Uy a sudden water and 0 court bald splendid affair, The preve ne wife of Ube A + Mins Mackall, aud bis wi Gtunier Jack Davis, wht recently chal Stulivan and Jack Ashton, now states } not be ready to the Thug unde Jack Wiison, of Pittsburg, and | or Yo 1, Onla, fougut a bare Rgut tor a | verday, Sau: ‘iude® Mra, tminister, bis iss Louisa Kilrain, ue wk Qu Florence in the Spring. She has not taken @ LoUse at Seb Hewa, as wae reported, and wilt wut Opea parliament in per 50a. Mr. Gladstone's trip to Italy hag proved very Deneiicial His Beall h aud spirit are better thaa they have been for years, ‘The mayor of Cork Is to be prosecuted by the goveroment for assaulting @ polloe sergeant and Tesculng @ prisoner. ‘Advices frot Madrid say that Queen Isabella wail soon be exiled frou Spain, Joln Matthio aud a Helgian named Alix, em- loyes Of the Standard Plate Glass Works at’ But fer Pa, were ground 1 death walle piaclog a sheet of glass Ih position on te indie table yesterday. The grinders were set in motlon by accident, Petersburg 18 elated by the announcement, that the czar Will Temain there until after the Carnival aud Will give a series Of balls wt Une Winter and Aulich Koff palaces and at the bermie The Massachusetts Senate has passsd the con stivutionat probibiuon amendiuent, ‘The New Yors City Suj Court that Lilian Oicott must stop playing “Theodora” and return Che tnanuscrip( lo Cae Franco-Amert- can Dramatic Agency, sue la Ving fulied Lo pay the royaity since last April. Iu New York, Wednesda Leonard's sult agalust Auratian 1. kt ua ager ior Mrs. Leonard, Whose stage came ls Balte, for @amayes tor ull Was retried. langer Was wot ‘present the cours s . Paul, Minn., Tuesday, a fire broke out i= Ube Wholesale grocery of Beatipre, Keogh & Davia, Both bul occupied by Ube firm, @ loaded pistol Wede identally discharged, fatally injuriag one of them. ‘The Russia government has renewed its ante Germav measures in the Balilc provinces, Forty Lutheran clergymen in Livouia have been de- prived of their benefices without a momenv’s Bo lace, because Wey used solely the German lan . There is no material change in the Strike situation. Some of Lhe Catuolic clergy ioville are opposing Ube strike. ‘The Belgian miners are agaiu discontented and have begun to strike ta the pasotger aud ucket, dparcuarats of the 2 Ss Paar aca eeeneaae eres leted. A. pamengzer Rgent of ihe ‘Toad, Will be reinstated. Two em. Ployes will be distilssed, The U; Mississipp! River convention, 1B ses sion at Dubuque, a. and manufacturing resources Of Lhe Northwest. -McCA! x the 370) ‘St, Paul's INE_McCABE, "On the 171 soatant, at jure, Val ” Mo. 2h ' a in eo Nahe recud dougier of Col: Edward Metab, of ‘0 cards. . i UULL-BALL Op Thurnday evening, January. Kev. A. Tarver, 1 HE: bL te Mi viasces Halt. atch oe ae SHER ; oO orammeel Kunbolt wo taURat: Piiebr AnD, both ot Oolumbie an Re 2a aS ‘Peace to bis ashes, Jpe reer ees, Xs 19, pnd 5 +, uel services will take place Gsturday, ot 1 Re ee nd “To ry