Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1888, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Penzsyivazia Ave. and 11¢h 8t, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S&H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’ Eyesro Stam Wy carriers. ont ce. oF Ade por = cach By wth" one year Entered at x2 to subseribers tm conut, at 10 cents: pot tiew at the countes 1 Pont Traatter Sram—publi sear. postage prepaid Six Che pening Star, FOAL mail sulerriptio: be paid im advance; bo payer een! lower (ban is paod £98 Vo. 72—-No 10,841. WASHINGTON, D. C.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1888, _ AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. Vite REDPATH LYCEUM BUREAU axRouNce THE FIRST APPEARANCE IN WASHINGTON ” ME. LELAND T. POWERS, OF BOSTON, Mase, THE TALENTED READER, IMPERSONATOR AND DELINEATO! HE PROTECTIVE TARIFF; WHAT IT DOES forUs. By Herman Lieb. py onal Sin of Literary Piracy. By Henry Van he English in the West Indies. ade Locale Backwarl; 2000-1887) By Edward Bel- ‘Siiugraphies of Words and the Home Aryan. py ates Staller ee For sale by ‘ATOR J on | ns >: 428 Tih Stevct CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ‘Telephone $0, 456-2. #0. Box 358. MONDAY EVENING PED co tti a gupenes pil Snanneseiceees toe Maier & Henseer, and Mr Hyde, David ¢ Lewerved Seat Tic k= hon Cars, iy and Pave, Momuay, Feb BOOKSELLENS.” IMPORTERS NEWSDEALE! STATIONERS, AND ENGRAVERS 1417 Pa av., above Willan’s Sotiock wm £16t020 "| Au the Iatent Hooks as emued. All the. iateat ERNAN'S WASHL ‘ON THEATER. papers and Feriodicals. A full line of Adunisst on 15, Ste Matinee 10 and 25c. the Seaside: brary. VISITING CAKD ENGKAV.NG A SPECIALTY. ‘Weuding Invitetions, Announcements, At Home Cards, jouowrats, dud Coat of Arus engraved im most Aru. tic Manner. Estimates furnished upon ARIZONA Jor P (THE SHOOTING STAR) And bis Wonderful Acting ust.ng Ponies and Dra atic Doze, IN THE KEALISi IC DRAMAS, THE BLACK HAWKS, Ja0uhin "ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. Matinees Mon... Tues. Thurs and ~at Seat Week—Harry 6. Willisms’ Own Co ne Ww aes | cco, 1 PPP TIT H AT NEW National THEATER | Sek TRE aa 5835 TONIGHT AND SATCRDAY MATINEE iGecbk uP t HUE Qs. HE SENSATION OF THE AGE Coo LULL it P oH BU S387 DIRECT FROM NEW YORK AND BOSTON: HAGGARD'S WEIRD ROMANCE! | and then investigate personally how the below-named LETTE’S APTATIOS: “SEE” en FURST'S MUSIC! Our stock has got to be reduced before arrival of our 100 PEOPLE IN THE PRODUCTION! Spring Goods, now being made, (Our marked-down prices must and will do it Past, Strong Chorus. Strange Music, Wild Scenery, Novel Startling Effects! SUNDAY EVENING, FEB. 19, Gents’ Hand-sewed Boots. ......83.70, formerly 84.50 WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Do. Scoteh-bottom Boots. 5. formerly 4.50 Do. Calf Sewed Boots.......... 2.35, formerly 3.00 Next week NATIONAL OPERA. 15 | Do. Calf Sod Boots. + 176 formerly 2.25 EW NATIONAL THEATER De, French Calf Custom Shoes, 3.95, formerly 5.00 : 3 Do. Calf Waukentast Shoes... 2.90, formerly 350 SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19, Do. Scoteh-bottom Cali Shoes, 2.87. formerly 3.00 SECOND GRAND CONCERT Do. Reliable Calf Shoes. 1.50, formerly 198 of the Do. Gaiters, Button, Laced... 1.28, formerly 1.50 WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, ‘Ladies’ Hand-mad-WalkingShoes, 3.5), formerly 4.50 ME JOHN PisILIP SOUSA, Conductor, Do. Fine Hund-made Button.. 2.95, formerly 3.50 Do. Extension Sole Button’.. %.3 "formerly 3.00 MILAN Do. Kid Button, Ato Ewidth. 1.94, formerly 3.00 yee ee Do. Patent-leather lip Button, 150 formerly 2.00 Popular “Cellist.” Po, Kidand Gost Button...... 145, formerly 1.98 ‘ Do, SolidPebbleandKidButton,4,20, formerly 1.50 : Do. Genuine Kid Opera Slippers, 49, formerly .75 : Misses’ Fine Kid and Goat Button, 118, formeny 1.48 JPDIENSE scecEss. IMMENSE SUCCESS. ne fv alineaie eoergp copa Pn NEW NATIONAL THEATER, NATIONAL OFEFA One Week, Bewinuinw Mond s, February 20. Child's Solar Tipped Button... .70, formerly Do. Fine Kid and Goat Button, .6%.formerly Infante’ Hand-sewed Goat Button, -30. formerly 50 RETUKN VISIT OF THE Boys’ “Our Own" Veai Calt Shoes, 1.62. formerly 2.00 NATIONAL OPERA COMPANY. Do. Seatuiess Button, 3 to 5's, 115. formerly 1350 Chas E. Locke. ‘General Manager Substantial School Shoes... 98, formerly 125 solid Iutton and Laced.. .08, formerly 1.25 In an Attractive Repertoire | | Bangains in Rubber Shoes, Arctics, aud Boots, GREAT OPERATIC PRODUCTIONS. SPATS NOW ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE OF r W NATIONAL THEATER. AN EARLY APPL CATION FO. SEATS IS RECOMMENDED. WM. HAHN & CO’S MONDAY, Feb. 20, and THURSDAY, Feb, 23, NERO. NEKO. NEKO. | RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, with t Soen THE BURNING OF Ro? FCESDAY, Feb. 21, and SATUKDAY MATINEE, 816 Seventh street: FAUST. FAUST. FAUST. 22 WEDNESDAY, LOHENGRIN ————— FRIPAS. QUEEN OF SHEA SATCKD«¥ EVENING TANNHAUSER | 911 231 Penna ave. ne, fant Coseneoariosal cackon, THE Zz ae STODDARD LECTURES SATURDAY EVENING, Ix, TUESDAY | EVENING, Poet. Tllustrations ‘sof his Travels, or February 27 and 24, { 1 a Last Lecture of ths Course, Ph Ef BER TET SS CONSTAS kop UU RRR OT Sssq et oe BBO UU CR KOT Sy8 bot \ | LBAUGH'S GHAND OPEZA HOUBE SEMI-ANNUAL 1 LIKE IT! 1 LIKE IT! EVERYRODY LIKESIT. ~ ; ‘ BBR OA RRR) GGG: OA TOMIGHE £7 9, |Beb ae Ber 6°S dy tt SRR TO-NIGHT AT 8, BBR AA RRR G AA Il NNN ‘The Famous Ex! jBt MAE R Goo SAA HOS RE RICE’S BEAC IFUL EVANGELINE. orp I ee ne Se With its GREAT CAST of 60 i : SEW MUSIC. NEW SPECIALTIES. | BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES. SCENERY, &c | ss A OE Ere Propristoraud Manacer, Mr W.W.Tilloteum | 5 AE OR ~SEE— H sas AAA Lb E The Dashing Gabriel” “Toe Lone } sherman,” eS 2°A Kun ERE “toe Fair Evengelive.” ihe Daneing Heiter.* The Dutch Caytan”, "be Majestic Catherine.” The Ina Pusceman” “The Amzu Mageb.™ or ‘Aud all the Rest of the Famous -PEATURES OF THE BUMLESQUE. MATINEE SATURDAY AT & ss 2 H (00 ERE Set Weer UESUY EDIXEY waposis. ns | SS HAH Ob F Aitscou's GuAND GreRa HOU. EXTER} gS HH OO BL als. BY GINNING MONDAY. FEB. 2. = ‘Lue Managemen ews to Aunuutice the Engaement tor One Week Only of Auicesca's Favorite Comedian, THIS IS A CLEARING SALE OF MiP HANEY EDINEY, } WINTER GOODS, ODDS AND BROKt N win go LOTS OF SUMMER GOODS, SAMPLES, RICE & DIXEY's biG BURLESQUE Co, | SLIPPERS. FELT GOODS, kc. ASD Seats now va : SAN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR Qe Bertea 81.505 Orchestra Circle, @1; Balcony, Zi. | SECURING EXTRA VALUE FOR THE - ————___________J MONEY PAID. ABOUND THE WORLD IN A CHARIOT or} ams with aa PHILIP PHILLIPS, THE “SINGING PILGRIM.” SONGS ILLUMINATED. AND TOUKS ILLUSTRA LADIES, GENTLEMEN, At WESLEY CHAPEL, Comer Sth and F sts. a. w. | POYS, GIRLS, AND CHILDREN. FEBRUARY 20th, 21st aud 22d, at 8 pan. Doors | open 7:30, Tickets, JScenta Children’s tickets, served seein, SU ceuts "Fur wale at Eilts ARTHUR BURT & Co., T5156 18.20, YPNOTISM x H Mastested ty A28tuwath-3m 1211 F ST. N. W. PROF. CARPENTER At Willard Hall EVERY NIGHT AT 8. Commencing MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th. WONDEKFUL FUN. Adsslanion, 25 ete. Keverved wate, SOcta f13-6t° HA sv0e taratee WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1 TWO PELFOKMANCES DAILY. TWO. The Distinea A TTTT cco 00 488, TITT wuwwirenmets| £4 F €° 8B Seg pa he te a ee Gray aud pertorsved by hee er 3,000 tines ia tae |” * be = be Uutted Staten entice NE. Ok THE ELUPEMENT & ---+00-MUSS ADA GRAY Tn wich charvcter she bas no liv Next Week" MAMZELLE” ae _— (j8*50 Falk AND PYTHIAN MAKT, 3 IN ALD OF THE BUILDING FUND oF WASHINGTON DIVISION, No. 1. UNIFORM RANK KMGHTS OF PYTHIAS, NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB 15, TO FEB iss, INCLUSIVE. season Tickets 50 cente n ) Kuabe Kosewood Grand or Upright Piano will be given “away to some one of oUF patrons hold- IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK PREVIOUS TO TAKING IN- VENTORY, WE WILL FOR THE NEXT 20 DAYS OFFER OUR ENTIRESTOCK OF NEW AND HANDSOME EMBROIDERIES, LACES, sate arpectet, Maste and Dancing euch eveuine. ty sud Merriment wil reiga supreme oe as HDEFS, RIBBONS, PLAIN AND FANCY ELecytio’ 48D DEAMATIC ART —MB. ED- ae win Lawrence. the celebrated New York Elocu Kou aud prepared to receive | Teh fho-ee" DRESS NETS, ILUBSIONS, RUFFLINGS, NECK-WEAR, UMBRELLAS, COTTON AND Ol PAUL BLUET), ‘Wil deliver his popular Lecture, “JOBN BULL AND HIs SCOTCH BROTHER SANDY.” AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY MERINO UNDERWEAR, BLACK AND GRAY WOOL DRESS GOODS, BLACK SILKS, CASH- MERES, HENRIETTAS, PLUSHES, VEL- VETS, TABLE LINENS, TOWELS, NAPEINS, “Max O'Rel2” te author of "John Bh Lae bee tragaiate: and ae reas bed th Soa Bit thueand 730,000 Copan jug Tearrved seats, 5O and 75 cents. eee a7 Pa aw fibiaieisoe-ue SUS? PRaven LL PEKSONS INTENDING TO Sv aay hai alate tafor Ry Sddrmiug & TOURIEE. Bustos P**084 oF BaTTLe oF BULL RUN, 15th st. two blocks south of Pennsylvania Resa tn Meee rath ot Tis Gases: Gases: HOME AMUSEMENTS! HOME AMUSEMENTS: sree ™ Games constantly arriving. MAGIC LANTEKNS! MAGIC LANTERNS! circles as the aud His Island, *s book which to seventeen difterent ke, AT COST FOR CASH. GREAT BAR- GAINS. DOMT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY. E.G Davis, 182w 719 MARKET SPACE, COR. STHST. AMES: Fe VIRGINIA D. MOcRATIC ASSOCIATION. | a a emo re Sica, will live mh addrese at icwuguarters. L0t st"n.w..o. FRIDAY, 17th lnsteat 8 vclscrp. ta. Democ: atic associatio: Ste tnvited toatiend. SNe ae ORF ECT Te Chuiiman of Commiitee, Be TO THE EDITOR OF TH: EVENING Sm: As everybody reads the STAR, I desire, with your kind permission, to use itecolumns to ask my fcllow Republicans of this District a question, which T cousider very pertinent Just at this time Why is 1t that onthe eve ofan important Presidential Election, the Republicans of the National Capital are without are- srecabledsily newspaper—one that there is 0 sus clot resting i ing under the 3 Gegiocrai?. Buch a vewspajer is badly needed boty dnd Dinwit ws fo the eso of lta ae SS mt tity of willin to give $500 towards it air aes . GEORGE HILL, Jr, _ae 318 8th st nw. =>, THE SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVI ely are no repariag the st oF the Society. which woes info efct April 1 and whic Bill then be insa-d ‘to the 3,600 miembers of the socety. This is of interest to’ merchants aud others, and tude Wishing ununicate wich the consunittos shone the secretary J. W. HARSHA, 905 H st. ow. MST UNION CHRISTIAN TEMPER- Lem eteneae wow at 7.0 oclucke Fr iu George.uwn, at 7:30 olod HB. Moulton, esy,, will address the meeting. "1b = ERTIOATE NO. 235 FOR ‘thirty shares Columbia National Bank Stock issued in my nauwe. Parties are hereby warned not to Legotiate with snine ag I have made application for KEW SAKS.—_116-2t* YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCTA- Ubiswee fo-Hineie Suspects iiumia of Toda rm iweia Sucjoct;. “4 FRIDAY EVENING at S Gclock. ‘For mneu only, fa tuission TARRH, THROAT, AND | <r Auk Specialist, at Willard’s, Mubdays, Meduesdays and Fridays.” 12 to 4p. 1. “Free consul: tation. Kererencen. foi6-th,a.ta, 3m. @=> SHARPLESS PRINT. FOUR-LEAF CLOVER PRINT D ELGIN CREAMERY BUTTER. FRESH EGGS RECEIVED DAILY. GEO. M. OYSTER, Jn, & BRO. Park Market, Cor. 12th st, and Masa. ave. nw. feat > OFFICE OF GLE: WOOD c METERY XiMutectlug ot the Board of sees mn & mecting of the of Trustees of Ceueters, held this moratue qt was decided to cer & Feward oi $290 for the arrest aud conviction of the Partyeusaied in stea.tng the two bodies from We ES, Treasurer. Gas FIXTU! ‘THE LARGEST, THE RICHEST. weer g HANDSOME CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS, 1. F_ BROOKS, ft 531 15in st. Corcoran Building. = KENTUCKY SOUTHDOWN LAMBS AND MUTTON. FANCY JERSEY CHICKENS A SPECIALTY. GEO. M. OYSTER, Jn, & BRO. Park Marke r 12 naa cet, Cor. 12th and Mass, ave. n.w. aes Oras, 26, AND CUFFS, 4c. PER PAIR at the BUCKEYE STEAM LAUNDRY, 618 9th st. Finest Work in the city. $3130" > 8.7. LUCKETT® ESTATE AND COLL) C1108 AGENCY hw removed from saw. 2010 —_ ‘Made from select coca leaves and a pure native wine, Auvagreeable and valuable tonic for nervous and physical exhaustion. Pint botties, 75 centa, W. 8. THOMPSON, Pharmacist. 703 15that_ o> WEST END STEAM LACNDE! Penusyivauie ave. n. w. ‘Coliats (Gent's), 2c. Caffe (per pair). our work af the fot wine Nee tai Poe Si05 Mist Rautmau °C Ferd Frank, 3:31 ad 333 Peun. ave. —, 25 TO By BUYING 1OUK 3 108 and Orxans of FRANZ WALDECKER £00.52) ste, muauainctuters of Musical Tustras Gents aud Strings, iu” uew Franca from 8250 up. Special inducements to cash custome.s Large stock of Dlusical Mercuandise, Sheet Mus.c, etc. Better facilities for repairing musical iustruuents than any house — or wo lork, Exchauging Pianos a special er Mboidee of ie ARLEN Pima ckholders of N- FORANCE COMPANY fur the “District. of Columbia, for the election 0: nine Director to serve for the en: ng peat rl bs esd a: th otice of the Company. | 1505 Ser — grep hg Fel Fiary 24,1888. Polis upon at 1 and love at Mjeadtd FRANK 'T. RAWLINGS. Secretary. ESERVE FUND LIFE fon ot New York. E. B. presi. dent, furnishes ‘pure Ife insurance unuitzed wi Panuding or fuveatha nam’ practined by the ‘Ola Line ine vel Preuaitin coupaii's, and at ualf thecost EY, KNIGHT. Office: 1ou¥ H st, ageut and iocal treas- ° Washington News and Gossip. Goverxment Recetrrs To-pay.—Internal reve- ‘Due, $410,661; customs, $846,215, ‘Tae PRESIDENT HAS APPROVED the Senate reso- lution appointing Andrew D. White a member of the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institu- D, ‘ AMONG THE PRRSIDENT’S CALLERS To-DaY were ‘Senator McPherson, Representatives Dibble, with ‘Mr. John H. Devereux, Charleston, 8 C.; Rice, Clardy, Fisher, with Dr. Magill, F. D. Petrson and Auditor @ neral Aplin, Mich.; Bynum, White and Mahoney, with Alderihan Coffey, Brooklyn, and Prot. Goode and Fish Commissioner McDonaid, AN Apporntusnt.—Henry H. Marmaduke, of ‘Missouri, has been appointed superintendent of the stamp Vault of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Two Mone Noranigs.—The President to-day ap- inted Myer Cohen and Jultus Baumgarten to be Rotaries public for the District, New TRUSTEE OF THE REFORM ScHooL.—The President has appointed Mr. Wm. 8. Thompson, the well-known druggist, a8 @ trustee of tne Dis: trict Reform School. Tue PuestpENr’s FLORIDA Trip—Senators Pasco and ll, with Representative Davidson, W. C. Bird, and A. B. Burrougus, of Jacksonville, and O. B. Smith and Dr. Rainey, of St. Augustine, Fla.. ealiéd on the President this morning to make dual arrangements tor his southern trip next week. THE Fish CoMMIssion STEAMER Albatross arrived yesterday, at Talcaguana, Chill, on ber way to the California coast, All are reported wi on board, a ADDITIONAL SECKETARY TO THE GERMAN LEGA- Tioy.—The Secretary of State 1s informed that Herr Mumm Schwartzenstein has been appointed by the German governmnt as an additional secre- tary Uo the Geruiun legation at Washington. Tae PRESIDENT and Mrs Cleveland were yester- day invited (o attend the opening of the G. A. R. fair on the 22d of February. The President replied that they wouid leave for Florida on the 21st, but Sould attend the tair some evening after tele re- urn, Baron Von Zeprwirz, of the German legation, ‘went over to New York yesterday. The change tn ‘the persouale of the legation here will be complete with the departure of Minister Alvensleben. Count Arco Vailey will have « new corps of secre- tarfes and attaches, Baron Yon Zedwitz will leave his preseut quarters and go to the iegation next mouth, aud shortiy after will leave for Europe on @ Lured months’ leave of absence, ‘Tue InTexsraTR Commence COMMISSION has ren- Gered the following opinions: Riddle, Dean & Co. against tue Pittsburg and Lake Erle Railroad Co.; motion for a rehearing denied, James Pyle & Son agadost the Eust Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Kalirond Co.; weld that pearline and soap powders shouid be in the fifth class, Instead of rourth class, frelght, and complaint to'tuis extent sustained? W.B. Farrar & Co. against tue East. Tennessee, Virgtita and Georgia Raliroad Co., charging ex: cessive tr ight Fates frou Dalton, Ga, 10 Roanoke and Lynchburg, Va.; compiaint sustained. PAYMASTER STEVENSON AND LIKUTS. TAUNT AND Frsue.—Tue cases ot Paymaster Stevenson and Lieuts Taunt and Fisher nave been in the hands of the Judge-Advocute General for some days past, bel g prepared In legal form for the scrutiny of tue President. ‘The work ou tuem Was fnlsued to- day, and wey were placed in his hands tals aiter- hood for his final action, Navat Onpexs.—Lieut. Commander E. W. Wat- son ordered to the Swatara as executive. Pay- master H. T, B. Harris ordered to special tempo- Tary duty under te general storekeeper at the New Yord nav Past Assistant Paymaster Reah Fr.zie: ordered to the Alliance per steamer of the 22d Inst., for Rio de Janeiro, ‘Satlmaker John 8. Frankiln ordered to the Washington nuvy-yard. Passed Assistant Payinaster Jobo R. Martin de- tatched trou the A lance on reporting of relief and ordered to return home. : Tuk SwaraRa A Success.—Information received at the Navy Department shows that the success of the Swatara’s voller and engine trials was more than Was expected. The limit placed was 1,150 horse power, while she develo} 1,600. The Oilice Of detail at the Department 18 busy miking up her ist of officers, the greatest care being taken In the seiection of a commanding officer. Among the applicants for this position ts Com- inander Wm. C. Wise, wow on duty as Inspector of ordnance at the Kittery, Me., navy-yard. VIOLATIONS OF THE PENSION Laws.—The Com- misstoner of Pens ons has been advised that John Lee Taylor, recently convicted in the United States Court at Chicago, Ill, Was, on the 15th Inst, sen- tenced to pay a flue of $500 and costs, and, in de fault, Was committed (0 Jail. He Nas also been advised that Samuel W. Drips, of Armagh, Pa, ‘was arrested on the 15th inst. and held to ball in the sus or $500 for May teri of United States Court at Pittsburg, Pa, for violation of section 5421, Rev. Sixt. U.'S., and that W. M. E. Browne Was, on the 15th Inst., convicted in’ the United ales Court at Portland, Me., for violation of the tof Congres, approved July 4, 1884, in the AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE REBELLION RECORDS. a Under Discussion in the Senate. Ss REPORTS FROM HOUSE COMMITTEES. ———— ‘The Senate. Among the bills reported from committees and placed on the calendar was a substitute for the Dill (reported in December) to regulate the impor- tation of foreign merchandise and to secure unt- formity tn the classification and valuation thereof. Mr. Allison guve notice that he wouid ask the Sen- ate to take up this bill next Wednesday and to consider it continuously until completed. TO PREVENT THE DESECRATION OF GRAVES IN THE DISTRICT, Among the bills introduced and referred were the following: By Mr. Morrill—For the promotion of anatom!- cal sclence, and to prevent the desecration of graves in tie District of Columbia, By Mr. Farwell—To brevet Army officers on the active and retired list. By Mr. Sabvin—To authorize the President to couler brevet rank on Army oMicers for brilliant services in Indian catpaizns, By Mr. Vooruees—Relating to tne pay of skilled Workinen in the Government Printing Office, ‘by Mr. Manderson—10 authorize the wearlag of the badges of the Grand Army of the Republic. BILLS PASSED. Senate bills appropriating $500,000 for the erection of a lighthouse at or near Diamond Shoal off Cape Hatteras, N. C., and for the reliet of 8. D. Barclay, G. D. Adams and Wm. H. Kimbrew, ‘sureties'for an Indian agent, were passed. ANEFFICIENT MAIL SERVICE. ‘The resolution offered by Mr. Plumb some weeks ago directing an inquiry as to the causes of ineff- case of Hahnah'B, Berry. Prusonat.—Baron Von Zedtwitz of the German legation, Mr. de Routkowsky of the Rusatan lega- Uon, and Gen. Anson G. McCook of Washington, were in New York last night.—P. W. Hubbard and Henry Norton of San Francisco, are‘at Cham- A PRICE. 420 7TH STs A “THE Leading Drugs r ington. at Reasonable listos. Prescri, tious care- \led. 19-30. re fully compo Be BECEIVED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT OF JERSEY SWEET POTATOES, NEW CABBAGE, NEW BEETS, FRESH TOMATOES, BOSTON LETTUCE GEO. M. OYSTER, Jn, & BRO. right Market, Cor. 12th st. and Mass. ave, n.w. ‘Joux Mivtox. Coxe D. Lucxart. MUTUAL RESERVE FUND. LIFE ASSOCIATION. Potter Building, Park Row, New York. E. B HARPER, President. The Most Successful ‘Life Insurance Company tn the ‘Reserve Fund, $1,375,000.00. Assets, $2,000,000.00. ‘Over #4,20U,000.00 Paid in Death Claims. Furnishes Life Insurauce at Half the Usual Cost, Washington Office, 935 F st. n.w. MILTON & LUCKETT, Manacers. _Good Agents wanted. £2-1m — FIXTURES, EW STOCK, LALEST DESIGNS, GAS FIXTURES. 8. 8. SHEDD & BRO. 432 Oth st. aw. ‘ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON ‘in Full bres Weat for Men, at P. T, HALLS, st.n.w. Shirts to ofder and Fine Neokwoat sath t eee = CAMPHORINE, AN ELEGANT aration, Cures and Uneeuazzn Repverioxs Ix Fos MEN'S, BOYS’ AND CHILDRENS’ CLOTHING. Overcoats we sold at $25 we sell at $14. <>, 2 ree 2. eee Suits “= “920% * «91 "9 mas om ‘And all other grades in same proportion. ‘For boys from 13 to 18 years old we'll sell you Over conte at 50 cents om the Dollar. Suits we'll sellat ‘33s per cent lees than former price, Childrens’ Suits and Overccste we sell you 60 cents on the dollar. 4 full Line of odd Pants for Men, Boys and Children, ‘very cheap. THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING 00. neipecie = cay Baby oe snahy concmxst Guxrs Sars Scourep 6 as wie VALESTINES! VALENTINES VALENTINES Conte 50s. Panta, 25: Vest. 25s. Altering sug roedgree beseg * sen for " 403,408,407 Tast wecenere bat. | psnem 5 ete eee 1s fe as ae verlain’s—Koxer M. sherman, Everett H. Wheeler, Jas. £. Ford and W. C. Bfownell of New York, and Gorham Hubbard of Boston, are at the Arlington,—J. B. Agnew of Toronto, and J. 0. Bryant of Toledo, are at the St. James ——Ho! Conkling, Wut, Paul Gerhard, C. A, Mayer, Wm. Potter of New York, are at Welckel Win. R. Cavot of Brookline, Mass, Godirey Morse of Boston, Geo. F. Peabody, &. Comin, and W. L, Nicholes of New York, are at Wormley’s—Gov, John W. Davis of Pawtucket, K. 1, W. W. Furst of New York, and N. Curtis of Boston, are at Wil- lard's—F. J, Pusey of Denver, and Wm. Sauls- bury of Dover, Del, are at the Riggs.—Col Jefferson Kaynolds, one of the leading bankers of New Mexico, is visiting Mr. B. H. Warner.—Mr. and urs A.B, Durand and Mr. “Morgue, ‘French tourists, who have been Visiting Mr. Joseph Black- ‘Wood, of O street, have left for Pulladeiphia.— Mr. Frank KR. Stockton leaves for bis in ‘Madison, N. J., on Friday. SHERIDAN A NATIVE. Born in Albany, N. ¥.y im 1831, Gen. Sheridan declines to be interviewed in re- gard to the statements appearing in the newspa- pers by an alleged cousin of the generai, oue Mc- Cabe, of Milwaukee, to the effect that the general fsa native of Ireland, ‘This story 1s autuortta- Uvely pronounced to be wholly faise, and it was learned by a Stak reporter this morning from an undeniable source that the general was born in Aluany, N.¥.,0n the 6th of March, 1831, This statement conflicts with the general's record inthe Army register, however, Which puts bis birthplace down as Obio. WHY PUT DOWN FROM OHIO. ‘The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald says: “Gen. Pailip Sheridan was born in Albany, N. Y., in March, 183L About eighteen months later his parents removed to which has since been the fgmlly home. Gen. Sheridan ‘was appointed to West Point from Ouio, and in view of the fuct that he had ly known no Other home he allowed himself to be registered as having been born there. Mr. McCabe has evi- dently coniounded Geueral Sheridan with his elder brother, Patrick, who was of Irish birth, DUL who came 16 America with bis parents and’died subsequently in his twenty-first year, An elder ister was also born in the old couutry, but the dren, i Philip and Sheridan, are native Americans? TESTIMONY FROM ALBANY. A telegram to tue Herald trom Albany says: At the time Sheridan was made heutenant-general the papers said he was born here. Old residents also say he was barn here. The family moved to Perry County, Onto, when he was three years old, Society Notes. Mr. Wim. Biddle, of Detroit, and his daughter, Migs Annie are at Col. and Mrs, Biddle’s, 2023 I street northwest, ‘Mrs. Melbourne has leased her residence, 2018 R street, and will receive hereafter un Fridays at the ‘Mra, Newcomb will not be at home on Fridays for two weeks, as she will be absent from the city. Ars, & F. Churchill of Cioveland, Obie, vist- Gen. ‘at thelr ona Gea C. Rogers, ro ‘Mrs. and Miss Mactariand will not receive to morrow, Friday. and hanged Alonzo Holly, & ‘who ral ‘a white woman two months ax onuetor Magone, of New York, ‘prounises some clent mail service, was taken up and agreed to, ‘THE REBELLION REOORDS. , ‘The resolution offered by Mr. Manderson some days ago requiring the Secretary of War to fur. nish to Senators, on their request, lists of persons to whom copies of the record of the rebellion are to be issued, was taken up. Mr. Maudérson said that since offering the reso- lution he had bad a conversation with the Secre- tary of Wur, who expressed bis readiness to sup- ply the information asked, and sald that the Tefusal to do 30 before was owing to a rule of the Department not established by him. Somewhat uniortunate results, Mr. Manderson said, 30 far as the comfort of Senators was concerned, had goe from the discussion of the question of public documents some days aga. His own mall und the mails of other Senators were inundated with) requests for documents, among them the records of the rebellion, There were no coples of that document within his gift, and never had deen, tue whole issue of that Valtable publication having been monopolized by the members of the Forty-seventn Congress, Mr. Cullowt remarked that he was having the same experience, und that many of his letters sug- gested Cat perhaps the docuinents mignt be got from ‘the disungulsed Senator trom’ Missourt (West. Mr. "Manderson went on to discuss the question of printing and stated the number of coptes of the Various documents printed under the law. The humver of agricultural reports usually pubitshed he bel.eved, Was 400,000, and ue bad never heard proposition to reduce Cur number, ‘The comuit. tee ou prinung (of Which he was chairman) had recognized some of the ev1's complained of uy the Senawor frou Misgour, It ‘had not, how. exer, felt Justiged on proposing any, “radical chauge of 1aws that had extsted for many years. ais own Ideaor the macter was that tue distribu. Uon of documents should be made under some executive officer—say a superintendent of docu- mens; thal they ougut to be taken from the prluting ove vo some adjoining building, aud from there distributed. mr. Vest suid that every day and hour, since the @iscussion las: week, had confirmed im tn the belief a to the Unquestionavle waste of public money 1n tue Way Of prinuog documents, Houve of Representatives. ‘The Speaker was in the chair when the House met this morning. ANOTHER INVESTIGATION PROPOSED. Mr. Richardson (N. C.), from the committee on printing, submitted « report upon the resolution, Gtrecting an inquiry us to why members of Con- gress could not. procure books standing to thelr Credit on the books oi the doorkeeper. report shows that there is a small shortage in the num- ber of copies of fne publications; and it makes note of the fact that a shortage of 4,600 vo umes in the pubilcation of the agricultural repor: for 1870 was made good by Mr. Defrees, the public printer, rocuring that number of volumes from a private k-dealer in Wustungton. ‘Mr. Burrows (Micb.) and Mr, Payson (Il) ex- pressed surprise that any book-dealer should be In Possession of so large a number of volumes of a government publication, and the former intimated is tutention of asking for an investigation of the matter. The committee was then discharged from the further consideration of the resolution. Mr. Cowles (N. C.) offered a resolution calling mM the Attorney General for information a3 to the compensation and fees of United States dis trict attorneys and marshals. Referred. MEPOKTS FROM COMMITTEES, The following committee reports were submit- ted: By Mr. Norwood (Ga), from the committee on foreign affairs, to carry into effect the interna- tonal convention for the protection of sub-marine cables, Committee of the whuie. By. Mr. Adains (IL), from the committee on judi- clary (adverse), designating the first Monday in October as the day on Which Congress ahall meet. Laid on the table. ‘By Mr. Clardy (Mo.), from committee on com- merce, to incorporate ‘the Maritune Canal Com- Pany of Nicaragua. Committee of the whole. ‘By Mr. Herbert (Ala.), from committee on naval ‘affairs, authorizing thé appolntinent of a hydro- grapher and assistant hydrographer in the Navy. ‘Comunittee of the whole. By Mr, Peel (Ark.), from committee on Indian affairs, to divide tne'great Sloux reservation into ‘smaller reservations. House calendar, WAR CLAIMS, By Mr. Stone (Ky.), from committee on war claims, authorizing the President to appoint three commissioners of claims. Committee of the whole, Also authorizing the Court of Claims to adjust certain claus a1 under the abandoned Property act. Committee of the whole. DESECRATION OF GRAVES IN THE DISTRICT. By Mr. Atkinson (Penna), from the committee on District of Columbia, to prevent the desecra- tion of graves in the District of Columbia, House calendar, + On motion of Mr. Dockery ments were concurred in to for the ay vendents ae areena jntment of eleven ‘division’ superine ‘the Rallway Mail Service. ‘THE URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL. ‘The House then went into committee of the whole @r. Blount, ot Georgia, in the chair) on the urgent defictency bill. On motion of Mr. feted aboot cee ee ‘was adopted appro) a ot making’ cas bandrel Teet longer the Ji I~ now under contract to be built at the lyn navy-yard, NO PAY POR THR CLERKS. ‘Mr. Cannon (IIL) called attention to the items for the payment of salaries of clerks in the offices of surveyors-general, and moved that all the items Teferred to be stricken from the Dill. Agreed to, PAY OF SPECIAL AGENTS. On motion of Mr. Sayers, of Texas, an amend- ment was adopted appropriating $10,000 for the appropriating $100,000 for wo ia "postonloes ‘and’ $25,000 for Fen fuel, Hh F ¥ z z fi a i i t k TWO CENTs. Inst. These have now to be disposed of. ‘The bill pil provebiy difer considerably trom former Bills Suggests made fora large increase in Senator Sherman’s Return. CORDIAL GREETINGS FROM HIS REPUBLICAN OOL- Senator Sherman has returned and wasin bis Seat to-day. He was conitally greeted by the repud- lican Senatora. Mr. Hale was the first twograsp the Ohio Senator's hand, and it was observed that the “shake” was very friendly. Senator Allison walked over and with smiling countenance ex- tended his hand. No feeling of rivalry could be discerned as they chatted ty ther, Senator Ed- Muads had but to turn round and lean over Mr. Sherman's desk to grasp the latte:’s hand. Sena- tors Morrill, Hoar, Quay, and others of the repub- Hean side paid toeir respects, and a little later Mr. Sherman made a short tour among his party friends in the chamber, stopping a minute or two at each desk. None of the ocrats crossed over to speak to the Unio Senator, nor did he extend his Visits to that side, Senate Vote on the Education Bill, 17S PASSAGE BY THE SKNATE—MR. BLAIN'S CLOSING SPEECE. ‘The Senate passed the Blair bill yesterday after- ‘noon by & vote of 39 to 29, as follows: ‘Yeas—Allicon, Berry, Blair, Bowen, Brown, Call, Cameron, Chandier, Coiquit, Cullom, Daniel, Dawes, Dolph, Eustis, Evarts, George, Hampton, Hearst, Hoar, Jones of arkansas, Manderson, Mitchell, Morrill, Palmer, Pasco, Payne, Platt, Pugh, Quay, Ransom, Riddleberger, Sawyer, Stan- ford, Steward, Stockbridge, Teller, Vance, Walthall, Wilson of Towa—39, N ys—Aldridge, Bate, Beck, Blackburn, Blodgett, Butler, Coke, Davis, Farwell, Faulkner, Frye, Gray, Hale, Harris, Hawiey, Hiscock, Ingalis, Jones of Nevada, Kerns, Morgan, Pluiab, Reagan, Sabin, Saulsbury, Spodner, Turple, Vest, Voorhees, Wil- son of Mar iand—2b, ‘The pairs were announced of Messrs. Sherman, Edmunds, Gibson and Paddock, who would bavé ‘voted for t.e bill, with Messrs. Gorman, Cockrell, Chase and McPherson, who opposed it. "The afr mative Yous not counting pairs, was made up of ‘wenty-three republicans and sixteen demo. crats and the negative of seventeen democrats and twelve republicans. The announcement of the Tesult Was greeted With applause i the galiertes. Capitol Topics, THE WOUSE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS to-day authorized the chairman, Gen. Herbert to move an amendment to the urgent deficiency Dill, appropriating $100,000 for the extension of the dry-dock now in course of construction at the Brooklyn navy-yard. ‘They decided to report favorably the Senate bill providing for tue ap- ntment of a hydrographer and assistant hy- rapher under the Navy Department, CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. ‘The Senate has coutirmed the following nomina- tions: Marsual McDonald, to be United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries; Henry Vin- cent, of New Orleans, to be consul at Lamantia; W. W. Dougherty, of Missouri, to be Indian agent Warin Springs, Ore.; J. A. Van Auken, to be reg- ister of public lands at’ Central City, CoL; 8. Blaisdell, to be United St».es marshal for Ruode Aslind; A, H. Dill, to be Uutted States marshal for Eastern Pennsylvania; aiso a number of army pro- moulons aud the nolinations of « number of post- masters. 5 ES THE FISHERIES TREATY, The .Commissioners Fi ‘Their Work—Nature of the Agreement. After datly sessions for the last two weeks the Fisheries Commissioners at 7 o'clock last evening completed thetr labors and signed a treaty which tt is believed will result in a satisfactory settle- ment of the disputes that have existed for almost acentury between this Government aud Great Britain over the North Atlantic fisheries. The treaty 1s signed by all six of the Commissioners, and it 1s said to have their ful concurrence. It Was sent to the Presid-nt to-day for transinittal to the Senate, B fre the treaty can take effect 1 must have the ratidcation of the queen of Great brita.n, the Dominion of Canada, and the province of Newfoundland, as Well as of the Senate of the United states, Althoug’ the treaty will not at present be made pubic, It can be stated that It relates exclusively To the disputes concerning the fisheries of ihe North Atlantic coast, aud does not include any provisions concerning the Beuring Sea trouble or Commercial reciprocity. ‘The treaty, 1 may also De added, does not coniemplate the admission of fish into the United States tree of duty. Under the terms of the treaty, it is said, the riviieges enjoyed by American’ and Canadian shermicn wil. be entirely reciprocal, The “touch and (rade” privilege, or right demanded by Amer- ican fisherman of purchsing stores and supplies and of seiling cargoes to whoever might desire to purchase Was conceded, though not until after Jong opposition by Sir’Charles Tupper, On the other hand, ft 1s said, Canadian waters within the turee-mile limit are protected trom Invasion by American fishermen. The American commis- Sioners, It 18 said, surprised the English commis. sioners by Not indisting on a right to fish wituin the mit. The eastern Mshermen consider the deep-water fishing more profitable than that of the shoals within the limit. In consideration of the “touch and trade” concession, 1t 13 sald the Engilsh commissioners supuiated’ that a license Should be exacted from American vessels in Canadian ports. This license 1s to be to the form of a tonnage tax, and the entire fea- ture, It 18 agreed, will D- abolished upon the plac- ing of fish on the free list by the United States, ‘Secretary Bayard Said last night that, he could not, because of his official position, make known tne’ contents of the treaty, but that 10 was his earnest wish that it shou d’be given to the press by those having the right to make such disposition or it, and that every line of 1t should be published. ‘The disputc, he says, has deen oue of long stand- ing and had come to him by inheritance wnen he assumed the dutles of Secretary of Sate. He bad used hig Dest endeavors to reach a satisfactory agreement with the government of Great Britain ‘and believed that he uad succeeded $0 far as it lay in his power to effect a settlement. ‘The British commissioners are anxtous to get away, Dut they do NOt Wish to leave until the lust steps’ are taken, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, 1t 18 13 not likely to leave until the latter part of next week, DO arrangemeuts having yet been made at the Arlington for his departure. He has, {tig stated, arranged to sali for England on te 25th or 26th instant, ‘Mr. Angell left the clty for Ann Arbor this morn- ing, and Mr. Putnam took the 3:45 train for New York, He leaves there to-morrow for Portland, Me. ‘TRE TREATY BEFORE THE PRESIDENT TO-DAY. ‘The treaty went to the White House this morn- ing. Col. Lamont said that it was not settled whether or not it would goto the Senate to-day, ‘but it is probable that it will not. ‘TRE CONFEREES. ‘The conferees were as follows: On the part of Great Britain, Mr. Jos, Chamberlain, Sir Charles ‘Tupper and Sir Lionel West. On the part of the United States, Secretary Bayard and Messra, Angell and Putnam. " Assistant Secretary of State Moore and Mr. Bergne, an Englishman, acted as secre- taries, ‘The first meeting of the conference was held November 22. It was stated at the time that the commission came to with no other 4 a6 il & o9ee pared a letter wi ‘Will be gent to tne Eimultaneously with the weaty, asking 3 veniny instant, its ‘wil be give to che press ‘By that event.” Post-Office t Changes, Telegrams to The Star. A FIERCE BATTLE WITH FIRE. Providence in Danger of Destruction. THE PRINOGE’S DOOTORS FALL OUT. A Strange Phenomenon in Ohio. DR. MACKENZIE PROTESTS. Hoe Disapproves of the Treatment of the Germ: BDectors in the Crown Prince's Case. Loxpox, Feb, 16—A dispatch from San Remo says Dr. Mackenzie has protested against the course of treatment pursued by the German doc- ‘Uors in the case of Crown Prince Frederick William. STILL INSISTING THERE 18 NO CANCER. Brn.ix, Feb. 16,—Fuli reports coucerning the condition of the Grown Prince, issued. by. Prot. Virchow and Dr. Mackenzie, state that the diseass With which be is affected 1s not of a cancerous nature. ‘The Freissinige reaffirms the report that a Dill ts about to be tntfduced tu che reichs.ag providiog for the appointment of a .epreyeutative of Crown Prince Frederick William In Ube event of bis being Summoned bo act as regent. Official circies disa~ Vow ail knowledge of such a measure. ‘The Tagebi..t says What Dr. Mackenzie tp his re- Port on the disease of the German crown prince, which Was sent to B-riln On Sunday, states that from the outset he has adhered to the view tuat the crown prince's compiaint is not of & cancerous nature, Im May after prot. Virchow’s microscopic examination. also in October and November, Wuen Ue indications iavoring ‘Ube Ubeory of malignant disease had increased, he forwarded reports, Wuich Were deposited in ‘the stale arculves at Berlin, saying thal, despite those sympt (here Was no proof of Lue existence of cancer, Further tuan uuts, Prot Virchow found nouWing Of a cancerous MaLURe in the matter coughed up by the prince. From the beginning of ‘he disease the local sigus have been compativie With the view that le disease Was Got cancer, Walch view Une microsco coudrmed, THREE LARGE BUILDINGS QUICKLY DESTROYED AND OTHERS DAMAGED. Provipence, R. L., Feb. 16.—1be most disastrous fire whicu has visit d Uus ety since 1N77 raged this morning among the business blocks near the city ball, The Mawes were frst discovered at inidnignt, ‘The hre originated In Chace’s iOck, a four-story brick structure at the coruer of Eidy anu Fountaln streets, and spread rapiuly. Ina few minutes this building was gutted aud che Wails fell, trowing up a sulid sheet of aies, and 1p an Instant tbe Bildn.s’ block, upon the oppusite side of Worcester street, was in flames, and in forty-five minutes nounlng but blackened walis re ed. From thls polut the tire extended to ube Al- n Huuse, communicating through tue root, The grantve wails of Che Aldrich Huse are sul stand- ng, though the Eddy street wall 1s perceptib,y weakeaed and will probably fall. Sparks (rom tue fire were carried & loug distance and scores of Suualler fires were set. A TERRIBLE BATTLE WITH THE FLAMES. ‘The next building Lo succtuud Was that occupted by Ethan Allen as a cartiage reposiwry, Which Was totaliy destroyed, most of tke contents Delug saved, Adjoining Mr. Allen's buliding, and on tue corner of Union abd Wasuingtoa streets, stood the Exchange Hotel, This quickly fell a prey to tie: devouriug e.ement, Assistanc> lad been sut- monea from Pawtucke, East’ Provi- @ nce, Johnston, aud Woonsocket, and the "Boston department was asked to hold ttseif in readiness. A heavy mass of sparks Went rushing and tumbling belore the uortuwest gale across Westmluster, Broad and Pine streets, andover Eddy aud Richmoud streets. Several other alaruis were struck irum sinaller fires set by the flying embers, and scores of bulldings were set on fire, Neveriu'the history of the deparument have the fvewen had such @ battle with lames under such conditiuns, and had they suffered in their heroic service to an extent, The freezing blast NEARLY FROZE THE MARROW IN THEIR BONES, Dut they fought on bravely, regardiess of every- Uning but tbe thought tnat the city was in danger. ‘The Aldrich House was burned siowly, and it Was evideot tuat if tue flames were not checked tuere & wide path would be cut througu the heart of the Tetail business section, ‘The firemen concentrated ali their energies upon the task of coutining the ames to the north side of Washingto. sireet, and although Other Dulidimgs lovk fire Uney succceded in thelr efforts. At 4 am. the fre was under control, and ‘the stout granite walls of the Aldrich House bad served as a bul Mark to bar the further | progress of the flames. The tangle of electric light, telephone and telegraph wires greatly tm) tule firemen, Anson W. Aldrich, proprietor of the Aldricu House, was lying ill in the house, and was taken to the Girard House, where he is if a. critical conditioa. ‘The guests suved very little. One guest was res cued by a Hreman half suifocated by smoke. ‘Hie mistook the fireman for a thlef and grappled wita ‘bun. LOSSES AGGREGATING NEARLY $300,000. ‘The following 1s the loss and insurance, as far as can be ascertained: Aldrich House, loss esti mated at $100,000; Insurauce, $27,500. Shattuck’s exchange (£ G. Barnes estate), loss on buliding, $20,000; Insurance, $5,000; on ‘Turmivure, $35,000: Jnsurance, $15,000. ‘Tue’ Billings building, loss $95,000; Insurance, $50,000. Isaac Halt,” loss, $20,000; insurance, $17,000. Alien bulidiux, loss estimated at $10,000; insurance, $4,000. Chace Co., loss, $5,000; insurance, $3,000. American ‘Tubing abd slanutacturing O0., luss, $14,000: in- surance, $13,000. ——— Mr, Gilhooly Released on Bail. Dvsux, Fev. 16.—The court of queen's bench tn this city has berated on bail Mr. Giluooiy, mem ver of ul, WhO Was arrested a few days ‘ago, While le.ving’the house of commons, on ue Charge of having violated the crimes act. One hundred men at Lisiinny, with horses and plows, have cropped the farms of Mr. Fyne, mei of parilament for West Waterford, who 1s under arrest ior offenses against the ci act. ‘The work was rapid, despite tne snow. genie eben A Life Insurance Swindler. A MAN 10 WHOSE WIFE CHICAGO INSURANCE COM- PANIES PAID $8,500 POUND ALIVE IN MINNESUTA. STILLWaTER, Minx., Feb, 16.—A convict here known as Dr. Aug. Towsky, bas been identified as Joun A. G, Fawtoski, who sx years ago, Wulle a Tesident of Chicago, took out policies upon his life to the amount of $5,500 and suddenly disappeared, his wife showing a nole from him stating that he ‘was about to drown himself. Part of his clothes ‘Were tound upon one of tue lake piers. His wite Dr & successful action to recover judgment for the amount of his life insut ince leav- ing cl he had married another woman at ‘Lonpon, Feb. 16.—The government pops gTaut a loan wo the local authorities: we crofters over the present period of distress. a ‘Te Boom Alger fer the r° Dernorr, Feb. 16.—A Russell A. club was ranized last night by 600 of the leadii febubucans sna vd wr i I f i : é gi | i i i i q hi i i i ii ak ; i ‘hough Union Pacific continued. a yh time and prions clock steady 10 Arm a the best RECKLESS BANK BOBBERS. They Ride Through the Town Die- playing their Plunder and Shooting at the People. Sr. Loris, Feb. 16.—A special says that the city of Cisco, Texas, Was thrown into excitement Dy ® bold bang robbery at about So’cloce Pm. yester- @ay. At that hour C.C. Lereaux, cashier, apd T. R Blake and MB. Owens were in the Dank, when a man appeared at the casher's window And demanded the cash. Three other men Drared at Une same time and tone, the, bankers change, While the frst colected the funds of the was severely beaten. Daokers in a yard back of the bauk Dulidi Jumping into Wagon fe! down (he street, saluling the astonished peop.e with vo.leys from Unelr re- Folvers and d splay ing Une bags of Il Ds. ‘The casuler Was the first to free himself and Tushed into the street, expiatuing (he cause of the racket. Inashort Une Marsial Thomas and = posse were in pursull ‘The men were uomasked And an accurate description ts given, ‘The author~ ities taluk Uhey know the men, ———eeeeee SPLIT OPEN. A Strange Phenomenon Like am Earth- aake Marties People near Akrom. Cmrcado, Fed. 14—A special from Akron, Ohio, ‘Says: A remarkable phenomenon manifested itself Rear here yesterday morning. People tn the Vicinity of the seat of the trouble were thrown out of bed, and windows and cetiings crumbled, While the earth rocked, the canvuisions being pre- ceded by terrific reports as of an explosion. A great fisure in the earth ts the Only sign of tho Strange occurrence. People fled from (beir houses and the greatest excitement prevailed, while ma in this city got up and inquired the Causes of tbe houses swaying. Wrecked om the Azores. vessel was wrecked op De. ast of Sao Gorge, one of . from various articles ertincates belonging to id Deans, (o have becn We British bark Done. al, Capt. Burchart, which sailed from Savanna cemver 6, for Trivste. — Invenchusetis Labor Statistics. ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THY Wont EMPLOYED ONE-THIRD OF THI Bostox, Fev. 16.—The annual report of the Bu- | reau of Lavor statisuics was forwarded w the House of Re reseutatives this afieraoon by Hon. Carroll D. Wright, “The report deals with but one subject—the loved 1b the state in 1887, The ru says: it may be the Azores. She is bellev ashe! ashore, including « s tue essential Result of this Inves- slaved thal oUt Of a total of yioyed im gainful occupations 1,58, OF 28.59 pe 4p cent, were une 1 occupations on au census year, the ons engaged ia ‘mig 300 ateth Of Lhe Lo. pers sabor were unem- pation for about OMe employed at uber pri average 4.11 unemp: acturers pure and sip! | man | 10 shor ployed at their princi Uuird Of Ube Working Un = Will Not Ge to Scranton. PaIapenrara, Feb, 16—It had been decided by the kniguty geoeral execuuve Board to transfer the remainder of the session to Scrauton that Mr. Powderly might attend, but Usls decision was ro: cousidered yesterday and. the boa d adjournal to meet at the headquarters bere on Monday neat, Paterson Again Respite. Lovisvi.te, Feb. 16.—Wiliiam Patterson, who ig in jail under Sentence of death for the murder of Jenule Bowiman, huts again been respited by Gove ernor Buckner, this Ume ‘or ninety aays longer. —— A Great Snow Storm in Engtand, Lonpon, Feb. 16.—The gale and snow storm ta England, ‘which began on the 14th Instant, -c Unues. All faliway lines are blocked, and ig Wil» sslure Lwo days’ malls retuala undelivered, EDUCATIONAL REFORMS, President Eliot Makes Some Sugges- tions to the Superintendents, ‘The session of the Department of Supertntend- ence, at the Frankitn School bulldin, was opened this morning as usual by singing by one of the ‘schools from the Franklin butlding. Rev. Richard Edwards, of Muinols, offered the opening prayer. President Dougherty announced the following as the co mittee to report next year on the proposed establisument of a National Normal School tn tals city: Messrs. Young, of Nevads sachusetts; Draper, of New York; Allen, of Hil nols, and Newell, of Maryland, Dr. Charies W. Eliot, president of Harvard Unie versity, Was then introduced, and read a paper ene Uded, “Suggestions on keeping down the average age of graduation from public, primary, grammar, and high sciools, respectively, and on Shortening (he period from the beginning of the primary to the end of the high school course.” Dr. Ellot's Paper recelved the Closest attention, He called avlention at the outset to the fact that the av= erage age of boys on thelr admission to eollngs Was lucreasing, and now Une a’ age of adtiks sion at Jiarvard Was eighteen Years and ten moni, ‘Then Whe average age of graduates from American, Was twenty-three years. AS Luree of four years were taken for professional preparation Parents found that their sous Were not ready Co earn their own ving until twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He thought the sube Ject should be considered with he view to abreviating the course, without at the same Ume Gecreasing the value dt the degree at the end of the college course, In this view he thought alteme {Hoo should be turned vo shortening he period im the preparatory schools. Here, he thought = Year Might be Saved, In this connection Dr. Eliot ‘compared the secondary schools of France, classe cal course, With the Boston grammar schools and the Boston Latin school. ‘The French ue considered decidedly more substantial and called for more exertion on the part of te pupil. 16 lotroduced him at an earder age to the study Of serious subjects. The French boy of eight box (fin the study of @ foreign language and of history. { the French boy during lus whole course gives. Dut one-Lindef the time to arithmetic that the Awerican bey does. There was no single subject om ihe programs in which the French boy did not ao» complis.. more than the American boy. Tue French Loy makes a greater Lotal attainment by the time he iseiguteen than the American boy by the time he is nineteen, Better programs he better teachers. American schools can never the schuols of Germany and France until our Teachers are secure tn thelr tenure of office during ood Lehavior, as in those countries. “Ihe scuouls heed the ilie-Work of highly trained aud experi enced teachers. He urged the improvement of leacuers aud program, He knew that frequent compl dint was wade of overpressure in the publi Schools, but the complaint Was due not so much to actUal overwork as LO Want of interest and Want of conscious ‘The cousclousness (at one 18 Working without making progress ls Wearing On aman, and more so on @ cid, A Pupil will be more Wearied by an hour of work in Which We takes no interest than in two houne work in which be is inuerested, He the ene Fichmment of prograins lu Uhis Fespect. ite thoughts programs could be shorteved by omitt ug the free quebireviewsand examinations. He deprecated Uke aruificial Vaiue set Upon accuracy of atlalnmenta, He thought it aa abomin ble Waste to put chill dren to doiug ina Gifficuit way that waich, Ine year Or wo later, ey will be able to do inan easier way. Dr. Eliot referred to various ractices, efroneous in his opiuion, that led Uo the retardation of the pupil "Dr. Eilot thought the reductivn of scudoi uours wad goue far enougiy and that steps shouid be Laken in Ube ober direc- Uon, The ideal school suouid beso conducted that the ‘child’s plysique would not be impaired and his enjoyment of Luis daliy Life Not lessened Uy ate Ugnding ti. IU shouid be the teachers that needed Test and recreaUon, and no the puplis, He hough Vacation schoois WOuld be a good in some of =r Dr. ay gut disc ‘the paper, sal ir. Eliot nad brow, thes W face With Une real living issues concerning Une punt ‘huols He Wuought Lhe doctor's slate ment that tue greal need of the pubic schodl Sete viagra Sane ment uted the 4 ro He bad, in bis own ex rH ‘ue great body of a ie thougut, Dr. Eos Harthe ndvantage of the polnt of view in his dis. Sy ‘Tue superinicu .ents were cussion of tne subject, ngrossed in the details of administra ‘Stood inside of the enormous routine of publia nee ees then io continue the; After a recess, a paper Was read by Ool. N. H.R. ‘Dawson, Commisstoner of Education, ou Alaska. ‘The afternoon seasion was held in the bail of the ‘Superintenaen:e, ‘tion, at the see s address the gathering, and to bit f be EnV School in this cat. "A resolution was adopen = Soon C7 a, ‘committee. ‘Tendent Powell introduced a ‘inBs be Saxed migne be Sd i H I : a,