Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1888, Page 5

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BENSON'S PLASTER is the target of many “sharks” and “unitators,” Reuce buyers will keep # lookout for theiz producta, For chest troubles and sebes and pains of every description BENSON'S PLASTER has noequal. HAs NO rqvaL. _2li-lw We Tex Neston THE DEBILITATED. ‘THE AGED. | Medicai and scientific skfll has st last solved the | Prob.em of the long needed medicine for the nervous, itat~l, aud the awed, by combining the best nerve wer and Cova, with otner effective remedies, . sete gently but efficiently on the kidneys Liver anc bowels, reimove disease, restore @rength and Feuew Vitality. This medicine is PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND. It Gils place heretofore wnoccupied, and marke & ‘Bew ere im the treatment of nervous troublea Over work, apziety, disease, lay the foundation of nervous | yrostration and weakness, and experience las shown { that the usual retedies do mot mend the strain and Paralysis of thy uervous system, Recunmended by professional and business men. bend for eireulars. ‘Fnce $1.00. Sold by druggists, WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO, Proprietors, 2 Borlington, Vt. Assxcat Crosrxcocr Suz or FINE CVERCOATS AND SUITS. OUR ENTIRE STOCK WILL BE CLOSED OUT Lalest Telegrams to The Siar THE HUSSEIN INCIDENT CLOSED, ‘The French and Italian Authorities Beach au Understanding. Pants, Jan 21—M. Flourens, the prime minister, today received Count Menabrea, the Itailan ambassador, and it was sub- Sequently anuounced ‘that the _dimculty vetween France aud Italy arising from the Hus- sein incident at | Florence been settled. The Italian Jui whose action precipi- tated Ube dispul I be transferred to a post where he will mot come im contact with the French consul. The Hussein succes- ‘sion has been ‘According to the cou- vention between y and Tunis in 1865, the validity of which France bas never contested, the Bardo treaty having recognized all previous international conventions and treaties, be French consi at Florence wili not be repri- manded for his acti in the matter. ——S—— COLDEST EVER KNOWN. ‘The Mercury Down to 48 Degrees Be- low at Minneapolis Last Night. MrsxraPouis, Miy., Jan. 21.—This 1s the coldest day ever known here. Last night reliable ther- mometers showed 48 degrees below and, at seven this mornt @ stumdard Government thermometer showed 40 degrees beiow, the lowest that can be registered on it. There was a dense fog this morning Which Is row Ufuing. A Chi pewa Falls, Wis, special io the Journal says It ‘Was 68 degrees beioW there last night, THINKS AGRNT KINNEY I8 BADLY MISTAERN. Tn regard to the Nebraska City, Neb., special ad Indian Agent Kinney to the effect that loss life in Di ja by the blizzard has beep greatly underestimat and that the total loss Will figure up to 1,000, Mr. J. 8. McLain, enitor of the Journal, says: “Thts statement 1s an evident absurdity, Future reports are rather likely to decrease than increase the list. Over a week as now passed since the Dizzard broke, and the Journai bas had complete returns from its corps of correspondents in every important point in the verritory. It 18 supply that news has been Suppressed, for the Journal's have been Verified entirely by those of the tnorning papers. How a man who confesses to having been snowed up for the past nine days can estimate the loss of itfe with more accuracy than newspapers In con- stant telegraphic communication with the whole territory is incomprehensible.” TWELVE BELOW AT CHICAGO. CHIcaGo, Jan. 21.—The thermometer at 6 o'clock this morning registered 10: below zero, and during the night it went down as iow as 13 de- grees. Tue Sigual Service man, however, says that ail the Indications are for warmer weather, and that there are no more cold waves in sight at present, ————__ Mr. Pholpe Visits Lord Salisbury. Lonpow, Jan. 21.—Mr. Phelps, the United States Minister, and his wife, to-day went to Hatfield Mouse, im Hertfordshire, the seat of Lord Salisbury, to visit that gentleman. a Passenger Trains in Collision, ONE MAN KILLED AND THE TWO ENGINES WRECKED. St. Pact, MINw., Jan. 21.—At 8:10 o'clock this morning néar the 4th street tunnel in this city, tue Northern Pacific express and a short-line passen- Sniines und crusting in the ends of two passenger be crusting in the ends of two r coaches, Michael Flaherty, foreman of the Min neapolls and St. Louis freight sheds in St. Paul, man severely Burned by tying coal tora the man, Was 3 ur yi engine, abd cut about the face aud head. ‘No others are reported, but the passengers recelved a severe shaking up. His Sixth Death Sentence. MURDERER BECKWITH ABUSES JUDGE, JURY AND LAWYERS, AS USUAL. Hivpson, N. ¥., Jan. 21.—Judve Edwards to-day re-sentenced Oscar F. Beckwith, the Austerlitz murderer, to be hanged on Thursday, Maren 1st, between the hours of 10 and 2 p.m. ‘The prisoner Fecetved his sixth death-sentenve with the same ‘Violence that lie has the five previous, and launched into an excited tirade against courts, lawyers and jarors, and continued bis harangue Until checked yy thé court, On being taken back to bis cell he kept up & running invective against everybody Who had any convection with the case. Safe. OW10, ROBBED OF $3,000 WORTH OF Guba. Prrrseors, Jan. 21.—At 2 o'clock (his morning a ng of burglars visited the Jewelry store of Ben. = Phillips, North Jackson, Ohio, 10 miles from. Youngstown, ‘They bored off tue lock, drillea two holes in the safe, aud blew it open with aynamite, completely wrecking It, and securing gold watches, diamonds and other jeweiry, amounting to $3,000. On ‘Thursday Mr. Phillips Tecelved a packace of fold watches and | jewelry, valued at $1,200, un G. B. Barrett & Co., of Pittsburg, and” the une day received over $800 worth of rings from New York. Mr. Phillips belleves Pittsburg crooks followed the packages to North Jackson and then ‘Worked the burglary. ‘There was considerable money in the cash Grawer, which was not touched. The safe also contained nearly $4,000 in notes that were partly burned by the explosive. Four strangers were seen leaving North Ja-kson early this morning, and it 1s supposed they are the thieves. Detectives are now working up the case. Mr. Phillips offers a reward of $1,000 for the arrest of the parties and recovery of is prop- erty. A_ Benefit Association in Trouble. New Yous, Jan. 21.—An expert accountant was laced in charge Of the books of the Mercantile jation of this city to-day. Mr. Rus yt, its secretary, treasurer and inanager, has assigned to the company alt his property, val- wed at $10,000. Mr. Hoyt 18 not suspected of any Wrong-doii, but he relied too much on his subor- jefictency has as yet been found, but the books have been badly ‘Kept, and ft will be about a week before anything’ defnite can be learned. ——_— Bail Refused for Father WeFadden. ANOTHER ARREST FOR INCI.ING TENANTS NOT TO PAY RENTS. Draw, Jan. 21.—Father McFadden of Gwee- dore, who was committed to the Jail at Donegal on a@charge of holding antl-iandiord and antlypolice Meetings, bas been sent on for trial. The magis- {rate before whom he was taken refused to accept Dail in the case, despite the fact that the prisoner pledged himseit to a: ‘when wanted. ‘Thos Byrue, president of the Bullmasloe branch of the National League, bas been arrested on & charge of inciting Lenants to refuse to pay rent. ‘The Freeman's Journal declares that Mr. Wim. | O'Brien ts “as inveterate a criminal as ever.” STILL ANOTURX COMMONER ARRESTED. Patiick O’Brien, member of Of commons, Was arrested at Athlone ay. charged WILD (having made a seuitious speech’ on New Year's day. He was admitted to = peste Ridenour Convicted. ‘THR JURY AT WINCHESTER RETURN A VERDICT OF MURDER 1X THE FIRST DEGREE. Wixcuestex, V4., Jan. 21.—The jury in the Ride- nour murder vase, after being out one hour, re- Lurned a Verdict of'murder tn the first degree. w Your, Jan. 21.—Charies W. Kurtz, ¥. Lor- Blanchard and George W. Hart, composing ike frm of H. Kurtz, Bianchard & Co., bags, 27 Peart street and Desbrosses street, made an 'as- Siguinent to-day to Luclus Bradley. ‘The assignors besides doing Dusivess in this city have « firm in Chicago under the name of Hart, Blancuard & Co., and in New Orleans as Blanchard, Kurtz « Co. ‘The following preferences for promissory uotes are made: Fourth National Bank, New York, $20,000; Merchants’ National Bank, New Haven, #253) Joun Von Giahn, New York, $2,050: J. Jay ‘Nex le, George W: Hart and Eumma 8. fart, as ex- ecttirs and creditors of Joseph B. Hart, $15,000; ©. D. Cooke & Co., §24,619; Janes F. White & Co., $53,081, less $ ‘on account, Total preterehees, $1 ville, near I ‘ang the entire plant were destroyed. Eight hun- drec workmen Were thrown out of empioymem: by the conflagration. ——_>___ ten by a Mad Doc. Junsry City, N. J., Jan. 21.—Anate Wood, a ten- year old child wag bitten by @ mad dog this’ morn- ing. ‘The dog was afterwards kilied by the police. |) Takes Another Tumble. GOING OFF FOUK CENTS ON KEFOKTS THAT THE M'GOWAN Was 4 OUSUEK, Prrrsecna, Jan. 21.—The report that the Mc- Gowan gas well at Capnonsbury, Ps, was lowing at 913, 93: the she well was received, and ina’ few minutes values broke to 801g, ‘ue REGARDLESS OF CosT. ‘Men's Business Overcosts, from $6 up Drews Overcoats, from $10 up ‘Men's Drew Suita, from $17 up. ‘Men's Fine Prince Albert @uits, at $14 ‘Meu’s Oud Peots, from $1.50 ap. Boye’ Suits, from 06.50 ap Borw Overcoste, from $4.50 up. (Children’s Overcoata. trom @2.75 wp, ‘Chudren’s Suite, from 62.50 ap Gtve us » call and be convinced. Koaatom excitement. Av 120 dclock, however, re Was @ slight reac had recovered t0"'00, ‘The McGowan weil i f ie i i after # roll call. Nearly 35 democrats were away when their votes Were needed, most of them hav- ing gone to New York. They have all been tele- 1 for, and ij i ‘Mr. Crisp, and it is his to get a voveor a quorum of the House on the question of Mr. Car- Lisle’s right to Bis seat before anytuing else isdoue, day Sb goo aay day gua : STEAM RAILROAD ROUTES, Meeting of the Senate District Com- ittec, NO BILL TRT AGREED UPON—ARRANGEMENTS FOR A MRARING NEXT SATURDAY. ‘The meeting of the Senate district committee this afternoon was adisappointment to many. To @ StaR reporter yesterday, Senator Ingalls dis- Unctly said the hearing was for all pafties inter- ested, but 1t appears that he designed tt only for the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Rail- roads, At 2:20 Mr, Ingalls entered the committee room. and took the chair. He then requested all persons ‘hot connected with the Pennsylvania or Baltimore and Ohio Railroads to leave the room, saying the hearing would be with “closed doors.” ‘The mem- ders of the citizens, committee—Messre. C. B. son, 8. C. Clarke, H. S. Johnston, fandenuimerous on ther ‘with press repres ‘ntatives, were ‘then turned out of the committee room, and the proceedings were conducted in secresy. ‘Mr, John Scott, and Mr. Bar- Pennaylvanii, and Messrs Ohio. "ro aMr. Chufeb, who inquired, Mr. Ingalls stated that the citizens’ committee would be heard Ina few minutes the committee room was parties representing “ike teveral tnrSrosts ae vores! were recalled. Chairman Ingalls nounced that next Saturday, begin- ning at 10 a. m. the committee would sit to hear the representatives of the Pennsyivanta Rall- Toad, the Baltimore and Ohio Raliroad and of the Citizens’ Committee, on the subject In hand. It 1s said that printed of the testimony hiti- erto taken would be distributed upon application tothe clerk. Senator I led that he felt called upon to state that neither the subcommit- tee especially appointed nor the full cominittee had yet any Dill to regulate the Toutes of steam railroads, and the de- sign of the shearing = was, to. let the representatives of the several interests speak on that subject. XO ROUTE AGREED UPON. He repeated with emphasis the statement that the subcommi tee had not adopted any bill, nor had any bill_ever been reported’ to the full committee defining the _routes of steam raflroads, He said that as the committee- Toom Was small the hearing would be confined to Tepresentatives of the several interests and re- Porters of the press, WASHINGTON NEWS AND GossIP, ‘Mrs. CLEVELAND's RECEPTION.—Mrs. Cleveland Was assisted in her reception this afternoon by Mrs. Carlisle, Miss Butier, Miss Garland, and ‘Miss Storrs, A number of ladies stood back of the line. ‘There Were between fifteen hundred and two thousand persons present. PENDING Naval Cases.—There are several legal cases at thé Navy Department that, from various causes, are being delayed in their final disposition. ‘The proceedings in the case of Lieu. Taunt will how be stayed until after the medicul ex.mination he 1s about to undergo; the case of Capt. Selfridge 1s delayed by his absence, He 1s now on his way to this country to be tried by court-martial The Teport of the proceedings of the Stevenson court of inquiry is now before Une Secretary, as well as ‘the report om the Fisher case. Considerable anxiety is expressed by various naval officers as to the action of the President, which 1s to a great extent shaped by thé recommendations of the Sec- retary. ARMY ORDERs.—A general court-martial 1s ap- potnted to meet at Willet’s Point, New York Har- bor, January 23, for the trial of Second Class Pri- vate O. D, Booker, Co. C, Battalion of Engineers, and fennagy) venga ‘The detail of tue court ts as follows: ‘ae a R, King, Capt. Eno Berg- land, First Lieut. §. W. Roesuler anu Second Lieuts Joa E Kubo, Wm. KO hill, Henry C. Newcomer «nd Mason M. Patrlek, Thos i. Iees Judge advocate, all of the Engineer Corps, Fara, ACCIDENT ON 4 Uwrrep States War SarP.— Rear-admiral Chandler, commanding the naval force on the Asiatic station, reports to the Navy Department, from Kobe, Japan, under date of De- cember 24, ‘that Geo. Middicton, seaman appren- Uce of the second Crapo! Legh paged e 4m scrubbing the fore-yard with a bucket Or eater, fel to the deck, etry ‘nes foncmost on-the top-galiaut- foree'stle. ‘The base of his skull was crushed in, an@ death was almost in- stantaneous, ‘Treasury Department Changes. ‘The following named persons have received ape polntments under civil service rules, viz: ©. L. Ricketts, of Illinois, to class 31m the oifice of the ‘Second Auditor; Miss Augusta Pratt, of Minnesota, to the $900 class in the Office of the Secretary. ‘The rollowing nuned clerks having served a frseengorery dg mier e! term of six months each, have received absolute uppointments, viz: Miss Enuma H. Luff, of Delaware, to the $1,000. class. in ‘the office of the Sixth Auditor; Mrs. Elizabeth Grigg, of Virgtula, to the $900 class in the office of the Sécretary; Chas. A. Given, of Virginia, vo class Lin the office of the Sixth Auditor; Mr. Melin E. Ryan, of Colorade, to the $400 class in the oftice of the Commissioner oi Internal Revenue, and Philip M. Crow, of Oto, to class 1 in the office of the ‘Second Auditor, Promotions—Miss Emma 8. Spates,ot North Car- olina; frown $900 to $1,000. James Taylor, of Vir- giuia; from crass 1 to class 2, and Wm. D. Black bura, of Penngyivanta; from $1,000 Uo class 1. All in Ube office of the Bixib Auditor. Chief Clerk Youmans to Resign, Mr. Youmans,.chiet clerk of the Treasury De- Parunent, has signified his intention to resign for the purpose of entering private business, Lvcy Canren’s Goup Rixa.—In the Police Court yesterday Judge Sneil was called upon to settle a love affair between Sunon Gray, a young colored Man, and bis forsaken sweetheart, Lucy Carter, Who occupies rooms at 446 I st. n.w. "Lucy charged Simon with stealing her $10 goid ring which Join Turner gave ber two yeurs ago. Prosecul ing Attorney characterized the case as * Dreach of suit.” Lucy testitied that as usual Simon visited her on the evening of Decem- ber 31, Une} apd that while in per Toon. be squecaed net hand her finger, fall hen the conversation was changed she forgot about the and he left. He did not a i il ee Vention held im New York. ‘The New York World of to-day contained the fol- lowing from Washington regarding the contest for the democratic national convention: “gehator Mr, Cleveland later in the day and reported that he insists that the convention shall go to New ‘York city, and, a8 @ consequence, Mr. Beck ‘sald, the President's wishes would undoubtedly de respected, and “all our people” would vote im favor of sending the national democratic. con- vention te that city. By “all our people” the Senator alluded to democrats This ex- ression of MF, Clovoland’s rather put a per on the Cincinnati gentlemen, as de- Weve that if Mr, Cleveland really expressed & erence for New York city the convention will go “NOT A WORD OF TRUTH IN 17.” AStar reporter called upon Senator Beck and ‘showed him the above. “Not. word of truth in it,” deciared Senator Beck in his usual hearty and emphaticmanner. “Its every word alie, Ihayen’t seen the President on that subject; haven't ex- changed @ word with him: don’t’ know what he thinks Or wants. I wish Tue Stag Would say for me that there isn’t a word uf truth ip all that, Alll sa'd was that while I was in Kentucky Tecentiy Henry Waterson told McHenry, member of tue National Democratic Committes, from Kentucky, that he believed the President wanted the convention heid in New York, and I added if that was so 1 supposed our folks would vote to hold it in New York. But I didn't know nything about 1t myself and didn’t pretend to, Thaven't pen asked to wait on the President in regard to that matter, and I don’t intend to unless somebody comes here from Louisville and wants Me to go to the President.” SENATOR VOORHEES THINKS THE PRESIDENT HAS EX- PRESSED NO CHOICE A8 TO WHEKK IT SHALL BE # In regard to the published report that Presi- dent Cleveland declared bis preference for New York as the place for holding the national demo- eratic convention, Senator Voorhees said to a Stak reporter to-day: “I don’t believe that the President has intimated any wish in the matter, ‘though I have not talked with him on the subject. In my opinion the convention will go to a western elty and the choice will be be between Chicago, St. Louls and Cincinnati, with the chances in favor of Chicago. T haven’s any idea that the President has expressed any choice or that he would express ‘any il applied to.’ WHAT CALIFORNIANS ARE WILLING TO DO. The California delegation are working hard to get the convention at San Francisco, and declare ‘that the distance shall not be permitted to increase the cost to the delegates. Representative Bi Says that for bis purt he 1s willing to pay traveling expenses of all the delegates and give them the freedom of the city. ‘There will be a del- egation from California on here a little later, and he thinus they Will make the proposition he’ sug- ———_—~+e+_____ District Government Affairs, INSANE PATIENTS. The Commissioners having been satisfied ag 20 the insanity of De Wilton Haines, Frances Jen- Rings, Geo. H. Roberts, and Geo. O'Brien, residents of the District of Columbia, have issued a request asking for thelr admission into the Gove 0 ‘hospital for the insane in this city. NO WATER TO SPARE FOR AN ICE MANUPACTORY, An application has been made to the water de- partment by Mr. K. Goldschinidt in behalf of a company that proposes to enter extensively into the manufacture of tee in South W: n for a supply of water for their put It 18 es Umated that they will require 250,000 gallons day. Capt. Symons says that it would be im) sible to grunt such an application at present as the mains in South. Washington are fusumicient even if the Water was abundant. Tne matter will g0 Lo the Commissionera, LiQUOR LICENSES. ‘The assessor of the District, at the request of Major Moore, has furnished the Commissioners With the following: Total number of bar-room licenses issued trom November 1, 1886, to January 4, 1887, total number of ‘bar-réom ‘lenses ssued from Nov mber 1, 1887, to January 5, 1888, crease, 237; total wholesale licenses issued from November 1," 1887, to January 5, 1888, 319; from November 1,'1886, to January 24. 1887, 315 increase, 4; total’ decrease, 237, total increase, 4; nel decrease, 233, GREAT FALLS MANUFACTURING CO. ‘The Commissioners are in receipt of a letter asking for information as to how the charter of the Great, Falls Manufacturing Co. canbe ob- tained, and have repited as follows: First, by special act of the Congress of the United Stztes; second, under the general incorporation act in forve in the District of Columbia; third, from the state of Maryland, They ure further informed that the office having charge of the recording of articles of incorporation has no record of it. BIDS FOR FIRE-RSCAPES. Bids were opened to-day by the District Commis stoners for the erection Of fire-escapes on the _pub- Me school bulidings. C.C. Duncanson & Co.'s Did $900; $470; Peabody, $480; Jt $560, and Gales, $480. Beckham & Middle- id was: Franklin, $1,050; Sumneg, $650; ‘Thompson, $350, and Jefferson, $450. A. B’Buras! bid: | $363 for the Analostan, $363 for the Denni son, $359 for the Force, $1,182 Franklin, $637 Sum- her, $473 Thompson, $539 Websier, Henry, $367 Peabody, and$i07 Jefferson. W. 8 Chew's bid Was as foliows: Curtis, $325; Analostan, $270; Dennison, $270; Fore $200; Garnett, $260; Franklin, $90 $850; Thompson, $300; Webster Henry, $203; Peabody, $270; Jet ferson, $110, and Gales, $276. A MERIDIAN HILL PLEA FOR IMPROVEMENTS, The Meridian Hil Tiprovement Association, Tepresented by Messrs, E. B. Townsend, O. F. Pres brey, A. P, Fardon, Miles Rock, Lutucr Fuller, If W. Coftin, F. M. Green, ‘Thomas H. Fuller, G. Swain, W. L. Cittt, and W. B. Brown, called Ui the Comuitsstoners this morning to’ present the claims of Meridian Hill property for a reasonable improvement of the uighways in that locality. ‘The delegation especially urged tue improvement Of the extension of 16th street, and tue Introduc- Hon io that section of a system of sewer They represented that for years the property OWners there nave paid a fair share of taxes without receiving a fair share of improvements, ‘Tne Commission cLANEOUR, e Commissioners Lave written to Presidents Pearson and Hurt, of the Metropolitan and Wash- ington and Georgetown street car lines, requesting them to make provision Lo prevent tne littering o1 the streets by the straw carried from the chrs at the 7th, 14th and 9th street junctions. Building Inspector Eniwistle has given W. H, Broker a permit to erect a frame dwelling at the southeast corner of 17ch and East Capitol streets southeast, at a cost of i omunisatoners hve accepted the resigna- ton of Gustavus A. Prather as an additional pri- vate on the Metropolitan police force. Leave of absence has been granted to Mr. Rich. ardson, the inspector of asphalts and cements, for twelve'days, commencing the 24th inst. J. F. Leech, of 1752 Massachusetts avenue, com- Plains to thd District Commissioners against the cuudren of the Force school building charging ‘them With reckless and ruinous trespass. pease d mtn Crncurr Covrr Casks.—The two divisions of the CtreuitCourt for the January term will be convened by Judges Haguer and Merrick,at 11 o'clock Mond: uorning. ‘The calendar huilbers 00> eases, and 22 appeils and Judge Haguer will take the cases trom No. 300 to the end, including appeal cases, Judge Merrick will take Uy firs: 300 cases, ee EANANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. The follows: the cloming jew, York Stock Market ne reported BF apeeset the N ae reported 419 Fatreet, + a ez pecueScet? 3 Sree Satie: PPS EE of tional Bank, 125 ss siesta Co. Liss fia, aahington to be Nominated Monday. ‘and A Stan reporter to-day told Postmaster General Bante oe nied the Navy, ‘and the | Dickinson of the general impression that the nom- she wore a trained diese of black satin, | ations of district attorney and city postmaster | hg Fa heavily jetted ‘frould be sent to the Senate on Monday. He did ‘The low was ‘with Jet passe | not deny the correctness of the rumor, and said Beranoulaere and sages Si jot Bung over | that if he was not in his present position he would adn ber usin, Tho was: be gad to give to the public Tar Stax Fi ge RT bap tage ar on toe ie fhe sala: had come to nim on account, of his oficial Position, and he regarded it as confidential, DISCUSSING PROSPECTS. ‘The expectation that seemed to be general to- Gay, that the President, will On Monday nominate m a tt + i. H i ie ue wall jaily.”” put out that either Major H. president of the Virginia Democratic “Association. Mr. Jas, E. Bell \tendent of the city ng z 1, the # deitvery, ‘would be appdinted. "At the city Office, however, no one seemed to know about Mr. Beil's prospects, Mr. Bell ot ay for the office He it ‘his name might have been confounded with that of Mr. Kobert Beall, the bookseller, who is @ can- Gidate. Though it has been ‘expected that tho postmaster and district attorney would de nominated at the same time, & report, ame on good authority to-day that new Postmaster-General had not yet consid. ered the matter all, and” that no appointment would be made until ne has looked over the papers on iile. which he will do to-morrow or next day. . AS to the district attorneyshtp, about the City Hall there seemed to bea prevailing impression to-day that Mr. H. E. Davis would receive the ap- P oacegrery Hey! impression got —- _—— re- ports that came from the Departnen fand also the confidence evloced “by Mr. Davis! friends, ‘There is @ rumor this afternoon that none of the Parties named for the district attorneyship will Teceive the appointment, but that a dark horse, in ‘the person of a lawyer who has hitherto done con- siderable stumping for the party, and whose resi- dence and office ts not far from the President's House, will get the place. oo _____ To Help Mr. Brownan, LIQUOR DEALERS ORGANIZING TO AID IN THE LEGAL Figur. Eight lquor dealers responded to a call fora Meeting of liquor dealers at Cosmopolitan Hall last night, to take action regaraing the Bros- man case. Mr. Dennis Connell called the mect- ing to order, and W. C, Faulkner was chosen Secretary. One of those present suggested that arthur Hlchard i m, Miss Odeneal, Mr. and Mrs. Robe! xO1 rT Mr. and Mrs. rt Hinckley, Miss Tincker, Count Sala, Mr. Saianson, Mavroyeni Bey, Mr. de Alvensebén, Baron von Pete ead 5 10 rencl ‘Minister, the Chinese : ¥ ‘mipiscer, th minister, and Mr. and Mra. ‘Mr. Lyman Tiffany gave a young people's dinner for the Misses Tiffany last evefing. ‘The guests Were Mr. and Mra Podtos, Miss MeCron, of Phils adelphia; Miss Anna Draper, of New York; Miss Roun, ar Ered. Poor, Barog von Zedtwits, Mr, For , Mr. Richard Tyler, and Mr. Clifford Dressmakers are busy in all quarters making ‘new gowns and devising novel designs in toilets for the approaching Charity Ball, which, it will be Fémemberea, comes off next Wednesday event! In the matter both of attendance and display it Promises to be by all odds the fashionable event of the season. ‘This, at any rate, has been its char- acter heretofore; and the lst of ladies under ‘Whose auspices the ball is given and that of the reception committee are both sufficient guaranty ‘that the coming affair will suffer in no respect by comparison with any that have gone Delore, Of course the President and Mrs Cleveland will attend, as thelr predecessors have uniformly done, and as they have ona — occasion given to Baltimore the eclat of their presence on a like oc- casion; id It is under that the families of members of the Cabinet, Senators and Representa- Uves, Judges of the Supreme Court, and of mem- ders of the Diplomatic Corps will aiso be generally represented, the pending business was purely of OF 4 Cy Tiper Deautiful house was thronged | character, and moved that reporters and others be yesterday with invited to the 4 o'clock ns ” “ idk, sindoguie ee sic | migeeecrgmtee™= ee Mate 2 he, Mra. Patten = 5 bigck satin abd gold embroideries. ‘The d-bu- | ,TBAUS right,” said anothe ‘The reporters’ were then e3 ness Was proceeded with, made tn which the W. ¢.T. cluded and the bust- ‘eral speeches were . Was severely crith- clzed for their action in reference to the liquor tradeta the District, After each one had een ven af opportunity to denounce ms Op- Posed to the liquor traftle & collection was taken Up and about $100 was raised Uo assist Mr. Brosnan in his legal tight. A committee was appointed to solicit contributions for the defense 1 eee ‘The Broom-prill Momicide. ARGUING THE MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. To-day, in the Cruninal Court, motion for a new trial was argued in the case of Albert Green, colored, who was convicted February 16 of ihe murder of James Lucas on the 12th of September last, by cutting him with a knife, causing bis death on the 19th of September, Green was tried with Fenton Webb, and the latter, proving that he was toact asa maker, he was ac quitted. Green had been brought up to court on several Saturdays for sentence, but from Ume to ‘Ume action Was deferred, and ‘in the meantime a motion for a new trial Was entered. The points made in this are that the verdict was con- trary to the law and iS case 18 known as the broom-dril de, which took place near Kehobeth Baptist church, On Ist street, near N street southwest. At the church an entertainment was in progress, which included a broom drill, and it was attended by Green and Webb, The first-named was disorderly in the church, and it was shown that Webb at. tempted to quiet him, and when a recess was taken Green and Webb’ went to a restaurant, and, in returning to the church, Green used improper language 10 the presence ‘of some women, and Lucas spoke vo him, and that near the church door the parties came together and Lucas received a Stab in the abdomen, from the effects of which he died on the 19th of ‘Sepiember at the Freedmen’s Hospital, ‘The jury found a verdict of guilty as to Green and not ‘guilty as to Webb. ‘The latter was tante wore a simple dress of white albatross cl Graped ‘trom the shoylders in a V shape, with goid lacé, and heid by a golden girdie. Patten wore fawn and rose silk. Mr& Glover, at ‘the tea table, Wore a tea gown uf pink silk. Miss Gomer, whd served chovolate, wore & dress of and gauze, 6 dip! atic was weil 1 gah among the visit and Poubers ree were Mr. al Mrs. Jobo D. Langhorne, ra 8M. Bryan, “Mrs. Hearst, Mra ure and Miss Condit Smith, ars, Stanford, Mr. Joseph iu rs. Le, York, Mr. George kustls, ‘tra "Mansenen, aioe i rs Man sor He oeped am Aas, eae Gen. Adam Badeau, Gen. Beale, Mra. and Miss Chandler, Senator Hale, the Misses Bayard, the Misses Matthews, Mr. ‘Lee Phillips, Mr. Clifford Richardson, Senator Kdiunds, Mis Fairoutld, Capt, and Mra Bugher, Mrs Shennan, Mra. Stew: art Taylor of California, Mr. and Mrs Hits, Mrs, Lloyd Bryce, Mrs, Sheridan and Mr. H : ow and Mr. Henry Key- Mr. W. J. McGee, whose engagement to Miss Anita Newcomb has been announced, has gone to Kansas for @ month, Mr. McGee 15 one of the most accomplished young’ sclentists of the day, and basa bright future before him. | He was self educated, and in early life invented and patented several itnprovements on agricultural implementa, Subsequently he turned his attention to geology, and in 1881 he received the appointment o1 gous. gist on the United States Geological Survey, and Visited in 1886 Charleston fur the purpose of study- ing the earthquake disturbances. He is a member of many scientific societies, and has published fifty scientific papers in the proceedings of the ‘socleties of which he 18 a member, and in technical Journals, He has also performed’ important work Ney of tis bineriov and ae yeoigteateorseioatss fet and the} ical examinations of the terraces of the Potomac Kiver. Mrs, Thos. Wilson, 1218 Connecticut avenue, will recetve Monday afternoon, assisted by Mrs. 2 Henry Strong and Mrs. Denison of Denver, Mra. rged, since Hops and Bechet, of Brovkiyar aed Mies | 44,0008 alschai ‘and Green has laid in ‘At noon to-day Green, a rather stout-built man, about twenty-five years old, took his seat with his counsel—Messrs, Lewis and Browning. He was attired in dark pants, black vest, white shirt, and dark striped coat, with red handkerchief around his neck, He wore a very serious look, with down- cast eyes, which he seldom luted from’ the floor. ‘The council for the defense in a long argument claimed that Green was not under the evidence guilty of a higher crime than manslaughter . At the concusion of the arguments the court a he Would decide the motion on Monday morn Mrs. Annie Ray, wife of Capt. P. H. Ray, and Gaughter of Mr. Allen C. Harmon, of andria, died in Omaha Thursday, ee Mrs. M.D. Wilson, of Pittsburg, is visiting the family of her father-in-law, 8. B, Wilson. Ars. A. B. Williams, 1335 11th street, has issued cards for a reception Monday evening to meet Mr. nd Mrn Frank’ Stockiony ema €O a Mrs. John B. Larner, who has been seriously {snow slowly improving. 5 ‘Mrs, Romero of Massachusetts avenue, Mrs, A. eee A. Wilson and Miss Mary Wilson, Mrs. Richard The suff Poor. McAllister, and Mrs, Admiral Queen beld pieasan' RELIEVED BY THE POLICE DUR cow Teceptions yesterday. Queen beid pie: 1 | CASES: pe NG THE ‘Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sands, Mra. Magruder, and Mrs. A. G. Bell entertained Pleasant teas yesterday, averse Mr. Joseph Chamberlain entertained Secretary During the present cold snap there have been many applicants, both white and colored, for a share of the fund in charge of the police depart- ment for the benefit of the poor. There is only Bayard, Justice Field, Sir Lionel West, Sir Chas. | the of $2,000 given the police each for ‘Tupper, Mr. John Bigelow, Ji John Day t purpose, and er it ken 0 Pi M1, Dé. Whar-on, Mr Berges and Mr. May: | (hat Snes Got ths Seeks ae eee ae are assisted. All day ‘Rorwons visited various police eir turns in interviewing the Ties of the sufferings of their tie one? at home, ries of the suffer ir ‘ones at home, and not a few of them said that thelr entire tami. Lies were sick and 1n Want of food and fire. Some of them tell stories which are shown to be false. cock, at dinner at the Arungton, iast evening, Mrs, Dahigren gives an at home this afternoon, from 4 to 7, to introduce her daughter, Mr. and Mrs James F. Barbour have out cards for an evening reception, ;! 8 for an evening reception, from 8 to 11 on Friday, yesterday many Stations und took Mrs. McLean will give an “at home” next Satur- | When applications are made for assistance, and the Gay from 4 to 7. Pepe applying, is not ‘known, the oficer ‘on Mrs, Starring ne ‘on Which such person resides is consulted, and if he does not Know the applicant e401 sisted by ee he makes the necessary inquiries, When an ap- usted by Mr and ars. Frank plicant is found worthy of assistance the police ie ve them enough fuel and food to last three or ‘emp Pour days. Last winter during tue severe weather Mra, Walter Wood gave a dinner party last} many merchants sent into the various police evening. Stations articles of food, which were distributed Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Leiter will entertain a | #0ng the poor, Dut Uuls winter not so taucl, been received. "The great trouble experienced by party at dinner to-night, the officers 1s that wen assistance is render a to ‘Tho wife and daughter of Solicitor-General Jenks will not receive Monday. ‘Mrs. Thomas Riggs wil! not be at home to callers On next Wednesday. Capt, and Mrs. D, A. Irwin, accompanied by Miss M.ggle Wilson, of New York avenue, let yester. Gay for Zel pend the remainder of Mr. and Mrs, Zabina Eiiscelebrated their golden last evening, and there was a large gath- ering of their ‘and friends at their residence, Nodrnsteee 1 Iple Were surrouss: ‘aged couple were surround- €0 by six of their children and eight grandenti- n dren. A delegation trom Sparta: sons Jonadad ealiga during the evens ‘und presented Mr, Kills with an engrossed copy’ of congratula- fe rip) a ef goldinead cane. Among the 4 purse containing nitty gold fiven by the nye sons inde Miss Miriam Robinson, of Boston, is visiting Mra. Dingley, of €ra, Congressman Dingley, of Maine, at the Hamil- Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. George E. Shorey, of Gloucester, to Miss Laura E. Miller, of this city, at Hamline M. EB. Church next Wedues- day evening, ‘Mr. Edward Greey, the author and translator, is QORSEN Waucis eames Mr. George A. Nixon, of Covington, Ky,, and Miss Rov, De sunderiand'at the reddonce ot eae fre one poor mn, the news spreads about the neighborhood where the relieved family lives, and soon afterward the applicants appear in droves, and the officers are given many unnecessary appil- cations to investigate, The police have thus tar relleved many cases of sufTcring, but on account Of the Umited amount of funds they are unable to give as inuch assistance in extreme cases as they ‘would like to give, ‘Tae Cry MangRTs.—The OMiclal Price Current of the Washington Produce Exchange says: The four market 1s steady with ample supply for all current demand. Wheat active; corn and oats steady and market firm. Receipts of hay have deen large, and much common and mediun stock has been piaced on or market which bas caused prices to decline. Prime and choice timothy in good demand at good prices. The bulk of current Feoeipts of butter show more of less wintry defects, and prices consequence, q) irregular. ‘Tho ogg market has tore ‘steadiness and. wh ac: tive movement is in laid. Receipts of poultry this week, but a good demand quoted rates able action thereon, a draft of a bill entitied ‘A ‘Dill to amend an act entitled “An act to increase the police force of the District of Columbia and for other purposes,” approved January 31, 1883, and for other purposes.’ The items of increase contemplated by this bill were included in the annual estimates of the Commissioners for 1880, submitted to the Secretaryaf the Treasury inst October, pursuant to the requirements 2 & a $2 ‘on of the rules of the House. “T ‘therefore matter a a =o roa : of which ts (=: the ' ual report. Pout tor 60 = = was favorably rict com. oy mittee at the session of Congress, was by the House and favorably ‘oy the Dix | ‘trict committee Of the Senate, Of time to secure action by the Senate,” police force to 41 ficutenanta, 30 mongeanin as ee leu lepant sergeants, 3 Privates, 19 station clerks, @ laborers, aud’ the umber of mounted men to 5, as tuey inay deem . Forty-five of the increase in the num- er of privates sball be sppointed to class 1 and 45, to class 2, The Dill also makes provision for pay- ing the adaitional men for the next fiscal year. It also for ‘appropriation of $15,600 for he hase of a and the erection and fur- Of @ station-house in the northeast sec- —_—_»__ Faneral of Thomas Lawrason Riggs. REQUIEM MASS AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH THIS MORNING. ‘The Funeral of Thomas Lawrason Riggs took Place this morning at St. Matthew’schurch. Re- quiem high mass was celebrated and the music of the St, Cecelia’s mass was rendered by the regular quarvette choir of the church. Father Mackin was the celebrant, and in the sanctuary were the fol- lowing clergymen: Fathers Chapelle, McGurk, Walter, Kerney, Doonan and Dougherty. The casket was in front of the aitar and sur- rounded with lighted candles. Beautiful Sowers Tested upon the top of the casket. The large audi- ence room was crowded. The orphans of St. Joseph and St Vincent Agylums were present and also Une sisters of the Holy Cross, the of charity aud the little sisters of the poor, ‘The wide acquaint ance cf the deceased and the respect in which be was heid was shown by the great numbers of peo- ple that came to pay their woken of ct Among those present were Admiral Frankiin, Count Sala, Senator Barbour, Col. . F ‘Ounsted, Anthony Hyde, Mr. Greger and Col. Bon- aparte. “Upon the conclusion of the services the coffin was borne trom the church by the men em- ployed on the farm of the deceased. ‘The honorary i Dearers were: Arthur T. Arnold Hi odbury Blair, Norman Bestor, W. O. Niel, Blair Lee, Thos, Hyde, jr., and W.H. Puillips) The in Lerment Was at Rock Cree’ Cemetery, —_+__ ‘The Trouble Amon, cocal Republicans MR. CLAPP WILL ISSUE A CALL FOR THE ELECTION OF ANOTHER CENTRAL COMMITTEE. Mr. A. M. Clapp has signified bis intention of is- Suing a call to the District republicans for the elec- tion of another central committee, which shall be elected tn an orderly and manner, and which Wil represent the sentiment and character of the republican purty of the District, on the ground that the present central committee is not TO MEET AGAIN IN THIS CITY NEXT JANUARY. At the afternoon session of the National Board of Trade yesterday resolutions were adopted in regard to uniform pilotage, quarantine reguia- tions, extradition treaties with all foreign govern. ments, conferring the power upon the President to Velo separate items in the appropriation bills, and a.uniform system of commercial law. The board then adjourned to meet next January in this city. A meeting will also be heid in Chicago in Novem- ber next, — ‘Transfers of Heal Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed a8 follows: Thos. B. Marche to Henry Kottr and Isaac C. Slater, lot 13, sq, 819; $— Jno. HW. Moran to Aylett T. Holwman, sub lot 10, sy. 939; $1,860. Eilzabeth Ann Westwood to Guudenzio Reatie, sub lot 2 and 1, 9q. 802; $1,000, Oliver Cox to Ellzabeth Minor et al, lot sq. 1015; $1,400. W. P. h, tustee,” 10 D.” Ellis et al. i0ts 7 to, sq. ; $860. Elizabeth A. Costen to W. Mayse, "4 4, sq. 538; $700, W. Hili to T. H. Puller et al, ti, olk. 3, Meridian Hill; $2,262. W. O. Denison to Columbla Kelly, lots 9 and 10, bik. 34, Brookland; $450. A. Cleves to D. T, Donohi $3,000. C. G. Stott t0 A.C. Clas Sq. 1041; $A. C. Clark 10C.'G. lots 5 t0'9, 15, ‘and ‘pt. 17, do; g— 8. T. trustee, to F.G. Rundlett,’ lot 17, 9q. 183; 8— J W. Boteler to E 8 Sintth, pt. 11, eq. 307; $1,850. mheny, lot 741 J.’ K. McLean to John’ 137, 89. 546; £2,500, Forn Years IN THE PeNirewrtany.—in the Criminal Court to-day Wm. Hall, colored, con- Victed of larceny from~ the person of’ Uley Brown, October 1, was brought in for seutence, ‘The records showed that he had, in May last, been sentenced to ninety days in jail for larceny. Ia repiy to the usual question if ‘he had anything to ‘say Why sentence should not be imposed, he spoke of the testimony in the case, claiming that he was tnnocent and that it was ‘a put up Job” on him. ‘AS to his character he would leave it to two de- Uectives who were in court. The court said he had not the least shadow of doubt as to the guilt Of the prisoner, and saw nothing commendable in him He iunpfessed the court that he was a dan- gerous man. ‘The maximum punishment was Years in the penitentiary and a fine of $1,000, but, ‘with the hope that it would effect nls reformation, he seni ‘him to four years in the penitentiary. shecien? ewrons Suigur Fraxs.—An alarin was turned in from Dox No, 129 at 8:30 o'clock this morning for Durulng Of some Waste in the fancy store of G. Frees, No, 803 Market Space, caused by some ‘son throwing a lighted among waste paper. No damage was done Yesterday afternoon 3:30 o'clock the kitchen of house 800 0 owned and occupied by @. H. Lillibridge, took tre from the range, but ttle damage was o'clock In the afternoon a slight fre the celler of the residence of Mr. John Ba’ 1327 Wallach Piace, caused by hot ashes. At 5: o'clock an overheated stove at the residence of Mra. O'Neal, No. 78 L street northwest (owned by Fleming), set the house op fir Masonto Vererans.—At the annual meeting the Masonic Veteran Agsoclation of the District, Columbia. the following officers were elected T : Gel bert a; W. Speniracenee eee . Upton, first vice. ti; nett, second vice- ; Abner T. Longley, seervtary; Ezra L. Svevens, treasurer; William S° and John R. Thompson, stewards, eee Roose Owe Yuan 1x Tue Pewirextiany.—In the Crim inal Court, Judge Mout , Thomas Coxon, a color of seventetn years, indicted for grand larceny bracelet, watch apd chain. who had pleaded quilt was called up for sentence. Hie been Dut two ing sorry coming tampike, ‘Thin he urnpike. ‘The court sentenced him wo Uary for one year, “—_»—___ Hen Hvssaxp Lerr Her Yesrerpay.—“What’s your name?” asked Prosecul of a colored woman in “My first name 18 Mary Butler,” she ans- many Vessels that brought car- but only occasionally nowadays coal are towed by tug. allroad ‘The Pure Food Convention. ELECTION OF OFFICENS—TRE OLROMARCAKINE Law, » National Pure Food Convention elected OMcers yesterday as follows: Louts W. Buckley, of Phila- Grannts of Chics 7 Griphia, and Ren}, Jounson, of Boston Finley Acker, of Phtladeipia, A. ¥ic for each state and Territory represented Was also eiected. The bill now pending before Congress {9 prevent the adulteration of food w With some minor amendments. A fesolution roving the vleomargarine law and oppoing Tepeal was tabled.” The gconveution then Journed. Fa a ts ad {THR ASSOCIATED Cnantrira—The Associated Charities met last evening at the office, 707 @ Stfeet north west, with President Snell in the chair, ‘The monthly report of the secretary showed that from December 14 to January 11 there had been 400 canes reported ai tue central ofice, Of these Were whive and 7 calls for work, 67 were aided to ment and 113 were aided by contributions, pa] coniribuuions of money amounted to $542, $100 Worth of groceries was received. Bills AMOUDUNg Lo $232.76 were approved. —— ‘THR GroRGETOWN Law CLasn—Tne fohowng the sen! officers were elected at a meet claaa of the Georgetown Unt held last night: | Prewdent. W. A. Spangler Irict of Columbia; vice-preaident, Jon, W. single ton, New York: secretary, A.J. Green: ing'secretary, W. P. Armstrong, Matyland: urer, C. K, Moulton, District of Columbia; marabal, J. A. Butler, District of Columbia, —— i ‘Tue Cnaxce i Tar Egvrrr Cover. Merrick, Who has held the kquity Court for toe past year, closed up the business of uhat cours Unis mording. He remarked that it Was a source of sausfaetion that Une business was, up to date, and that during the year be had beep abe sent but one week from his post. Judge Cox Will ow take the Equity bench. —_——_— Rauiry Covnt—Jusdoe Merrick. Yesterday, Maddox Haislop; pro ordered. To-day, Cook agt. Waters; a Furmage agi. Furmage: CA. biot apposed gurdian ad liem. James agt. Washington Casing Associalion; bill dismissed ; bradfora (urpabie 3lst. Cowling cow! ; J.J, Joba son appointed guardian fin Crnccit Court—Judge Cor. Yosterday,Aldenvury agt. Pohl; ordered to make deposit In 10 days. Joves agt. Pénnsyivania Rall. Toad Co, et al; Stewart agt. Pennsylvania Kall. ag TE ee plea. Lewis ‘ant ‘ Kalra, feave ES Tt — Court—J Cor. Luckett age Bek OF K ©o.; do., continued, Metzger ag. Cook; default.“ Sinith agt, Columbia Bank Note Co.; judgment set aside; leave to Stewart agt. Was! Bevencial Association; demurrer sustained; leat Newman agt. B. & 0. RK. 00.; 4a. to i Ee uct; $0r " Gays. Benj. Kobertson, aud Dolsverous; §5 AM ARMY OFFICER CHARGED WITH OKDERING THB GUARD TO SHOOT 4 POLICEMAX. A telegram to the New York Jerald from ®% some words with a citizen grounds in front of the ‘whose name Was Grand, afterward met t Just outside of the Government grounds Manded an explanation, whereupon Wilcox him several times with a tennis bat clinched. A policeman came ep a arrest both Lieut, Wilcox resi and called the guard to protect him. ‘The ‘came up abd was ordered by his officer to the pollceman, which order be vo carry into execution by putting a cartridge in his gua and taking aim. By Unis crowd of cltizend aud soldiers had gathered, and @ serious encounter ‘seemed inevitabie. Not Heing armed, the police man, whose name ts Biddlecomb, let the omcer The affair has created great a tchell, Who ts at present comma st, has agreed to surrender Wilcox to the Sutborities ‘He will appear before the Mayor's Court, ‘Want the Convention in San Francisces, ‘St. Paul Dispatch to the New York Sun, Jan. 20. An effort is to be made to have the National Democratic Convention held inggSun Francisca, iiuonatre P. H. Kelly is heart, hand, and pocket. Boor in the work. Ho sald today: “My choice is ‘Frisco, since It is proposed to issue round-1 Lickets to delegates from remote points at each. This would afford the delegates an oppor- Tuntty Lo cross tine continent and wee What @ mag- nificent country les West of Chicago. Special Agent Tringle ieft St. Puul last night for wash- Ington with Bfteen votes pledged to "Frisco." MARRIED. WILLIAMS—AIKEN. On Jan vi. Fyps JOBS PW Fete AIRES: 15, 1588, JAMS, of 4 . ae DIED. ioe Om Sepeary 30, S008, JOHN BRANAX, fe cuehty second ya ral No. 628 B at. ittiets Oni Monday 240 requiem mane at Se day 24, requiem mr U''clock aan Welatives and frieuda are invited to con Saturday on, ‘civck at, ves attend BROOKS. At Hyatteville, a. . January 21, 1SSS, departed life, Mra TH iio, 3x, tee Glonvine D. Jones, alters abort lipers. y ‘Notice of funeral hereafter. e FLETCHER MAUD D.F r HG and Mary F Pieter, devartoa thi ife Senuasy HILLYAKD, On 4s ‘TSBR, at 12-30 Pp. ae. BEAUAMIN I, HULEV AND, bviover husbeud ot K Hiliyard, in the Nftseth your ct bin age, Requicecat in pace. wered. “Are you married?” was asked. “No, sir, Tam single, because my husband left me yes lerday.” she ‘charged a colored man with lar- ceny Ad the case Was dismissed. Marntace LIceNsxs — Marriage licenses have deen issued by the clerk of the court to W. A. S-ott and Laura D. 5 Rove Y. Young, both of = No. 1313 11th street, Wednesday mgrn- Mrs. Richard Washington, of the Navy-Yard, gives a tea on Monday. ‘Tax Poromac’s Bazaax.—The Potomac Boat Club Mrs, Frank Loring has cards out for a tea on | Flt promises, 19 oe re a one ia most, Oo ea sired by the members of the club. ‘The work ot ‘Mra. Erastus Corning, of Albany, 1s the guest of ee ae ee her sister, Mrs. John V. L. Pruyn. a~eR re Se eS Mrs. George Baber will receive on Monday in the | Yadies' committee met at the Riggs House on Tues- Parlors of the Clarendon Hotel. She will be as- | day, and organized with Mrs. A. G. Cochrane as gisted by Mra A. M. Cochran, of Alabama; Miss | chairman and Mrs. Gen. KR. G. Rutherford as sec- Sha in tise, Marshall of Teuneasee; Mrs: A. D. | retary, who, with many other prominent ladies, ‘and Misses Of Virginia; Miss Cabell, of Vir- | will have ‘of the arrangements gio, and Porter ‘Miss Aiken, Of Ken- | the interior work. a yucky. ‘another meeting will be held at the Riggs House, Ars. A. E. Stevenson will be assisted at her re- Rtg ty eat! gd geptionon Monday by Mrs. Black and Mra will |‘will assemble to, mest, Te fio attend this meck. ine, Misses Churoniih of, Arkansas; Miss frends ot ae room wr bee in the way Mise Ewing Miss Smita, Miss Winston, of | ing. The tals Fours Wl S° proposed to make it pee Manes Hever, of Alabama. spectlly actrative eagh evening. uring the ten ‘Tee Wasurxctox will — Cpa ante Races Apineae Wal give the of the entertainment will Momyi later on. ye A iige Be ag Betag ented oto Ful pmseson of house Tau ‘1Bua street, 1s & rare attraction, and no Sound ‘The house 191m avdelugntful locality and Sd is valued at ot Of the ous oy eka re seo parties sre using ‘the committee the full list of donatons, 1¢ > ERPERS: ‘THR CaTHoLic Universiry.—A public meeting tne interests poy Calmouie University will ve beld at Carroll Hall Wednesday evening. : ala i A f et i tak | i Umer, ae their ‘over which the canal ty i oe have in some in- stances run fences canal and resumed Dereon of te bd fhe United, Stan ‘Court i Hl f yam Funeral from his late residence, Ko, 326 Sy BiieeSotdock p.m Friends Suid oa i 4 Peapecttuliy invited” MASON. January 21, 888, st 1:10 2. m. 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