Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1888, Page 5

FOR RENT—ROOMS RENT_FRONT SECOND-STORY ROOM AND ‘comnectina Hail Maveee wise adjotuinne Roses, Toand i dentred 1120 17th eth.w- eels See 30k ABLE SUITE OF with bet, at 840 ost tw ee OR RENT_150¢ H ST. N. W_ SPACIOU Toome, ensuite or single; newly snd ebenged. sezSwo7oc KENT—VERY DESIRABLE FRONT KOu! Fed toon 161? fata ae ae Gee RENT—THREE PLEASANT ND-STORY sbed to teuant with. 024-61" POR Ke NT—s04 1 ST. TWO DESIRABLE NICELY Frrcrsisogd revue with bonds a ew tools bee pa Ad se2z-5r° JOR KENT_TWO ROOMS, ONE FIRST FLOOR suitable for office or Led-room: other third shen it tesired. 1303 F tw. te B.W. Also, Bished, - two Unfurnished sooma Gas, beat. «1 ti jemen preiered. 1114 10thet uw.” sesl-Oe” FfOR RENT— 0620 PER MONTH TO GEN. FahkiNi,01510 620 PER MONTH To GEN. POR 2ES1-07 ie a ot Ww, NICELY FUR FPattacd rooms with Saih cd ‘ttcndances sultsire SS hanhamentaaenenieel Roe RENT—aea Foom, references, required “pit iow: = Fe RENT—1204 K ST. LARGE AND HAND- some furniabed rooms, eu suite singie, ith private family. wi “Normve Loxe Tamu ts the verdict of all who take Ayers Pils, ‘Promp: and effective in their ection, they leave ‘no Ml-effecta, and may be sdministered to old or young. Herbert Elwell, of East Saginaw, Mich, seve: “I was © great sufferer from Constipe- tion. Headache, and General Detility. My akin was yellow, and I had constant pain in my aide and back Other medicines failing, I took three boxes of Ayer's Pills andam cured.” “Twas severely afflicted with Dyspepsia and Enlargement of the Liver, most of ‘the time be ing unable to retain any solid food. Three boxes of Ayer’s Pills cured me."—Lactus Alexander, Marblehead, Mass. © avzrs pris, Prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.. Lowell, Mes. nen Druggists nd Dealers in Medicines. rr Taz Gexoxe JOHANN HOPFP'S MALT EXTRACT wie BEST NUTRITIVE TONIO roe PALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE Digestion, Dyspepsia. Convatescence: Weak Children, and General Debility. WHAT PROF. COLEMAN, OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF IT: buffering from an attack of Ilness which had not only reduced my streugth, but brought on extreme ‘exLaustion, from inability to appropriate food, I tried the effects of the . enuine Jobann Hoft’s Malt Extract, ow: three times s day. was followed Sresriereashes ess a, amend found to pass the i eee gested: . 2. There an increased: ‘animal beat and ‘up fat. for Fe. RENT_WEST ESD FLATS. 2620 K ST. t and cold water, coal Be. "920. “Reference required, sexist ___FOR RENT_STORES. RB RENT — STORE AND DWELLING, 1610 Fut ‘per month $100. % 2025-6 FRANCIS HUFTY, Fok BENT—1002 14TH st. 1301 F st. nw. ee ee oe < bine-Toom GWeliiue above: concrete cellar, and large brick stable ip rear. reat low to suitable tenant “EC CUTTER 1423 F st, 15-Lin* ‘and associat iy at W. 0. Di ball FOR RENT—MISCELLANEOUS J20R RENT_HOTEL BARBER SHOP; ELEGANT location. TILER & RUTHERFORD. — se26-3t FOR SALE — MISCELLANEOUS jALE—ENCYCLOPEDIAS—GIVE | SCHOOL FGhndren's neber edve cor James Parton, the seleUrated historian anid vicgrapber, says “that in every bbouse where there is pl ced's set of Appieton’s Cyclo; it fe Like seuding the whole family to coliege." ork, all the volumes, ca fe obained at once on small monthly payments by addressing Box 1-9, office. “Different «ditions: all pric exit Fo FINST-CLASS TWENTY-FIVE Bofse-power Steam Engine. sold ouly because one Of greater powcr Is required to move additional ma- chinery.. Nay be secu in operation auy day at the office of THE EVENING STAI se27-6t F LE — CHEAP — A GOOD SECOND-HAND fire-proof Safe, medium size: has combinabon dock and modern improvements, Will sell at bai Box 106, Star office. sez 7-2" E—A FINE HORSE SEVEN YE. ‘eld: handsome: sound and perfectly safe for s lady to drive: cau trot ip three miuuies. Also, Phaeton sats baryais. Address RAPID, Star office, er call at MOCAULEY'S Livery Stable, O st., between Sth and 10th ste nw. ie JXOR SALE—IN BALTIMORE—SALOON SITU. Sted ou one of ain thoroughfares near City Hall and lage noms, furniture and bar Bxtures complete: Sickuews cause of sale: roots paying vent. WESTHEIMER © C_31 N-Butaw st, Butimore, et JOR SALE—A BARGAIN—LADY'S BROWN MALE. ‘age 6: half thoroughbred: sound: periect saddle © gentle for drivime; «rained for polo, tho 14-2. Apply 27 Iowa Circle. 627-2 OR SALE—ONE NEW LIGHT CONCORD WAGON suitable for contrctor: one heavy second-hand no- top Concord wawon im first-c.ase order. one phaeton SE | obs sde-bar busy, second band. J. A GEES ce co. SpE! Se SALE —AT 445 H ST. N. W. HOUSE- (4: fects at private sale, carpets, bedroom, din- Toous, and Kiteuen furniture: tecms very reason 026- FoR SALE—A LOT OF GOOD, ‘SECOND-HAND FLAT-TOP DESKS, Office Tables and Leather-covered Chairs, Pigeon H¢ (ice, Bar aud ther Countera. Also, «ne lot of foe ‘911 wb sex 3 io. 3 CASH REGIS. suitable for store Address D, Star o SALE—HANDSOME, YOUNG, SOUND. Horse, ueariy new Survey.and Harness. A very cue turn-out, aid as owner bas to leave the city Wulselbat a bargain, ‘Box 124, Star office. Cor 7B SALE—BiY MARE, GOOD TRAVELER, ‘(kind and gentle. — tor jt or b— G5 te SS Veruca states Tsu tath ven w. melo i SOLD AT ATE SALE. ‘The following superior Horses, Carriazes, and Har- ‘ness, the property of # private gentleman breaking up his stable, are offered for sale at asacrifice. The stock consists of the handsome and attractive saddle and artving horse “Trusty.” he is 7 years old. 15% hands, rich seal brown in color, fine flowing mane and tail, has all gaits under saddle, trots in harness, an.extra free prompt driver, fearless of every object, and safe for the most nervous person to use with absolute safety. Also the bay trotting horse “Dick Almont,” can trot in 2.40, kind aud geiitle, very stylish, and one of the best road horses in thecity. And s hand- ‘some brown coupe and family horse, 8 years old. close and compactly made. is a good driver and an excellent business horse. The carriages comprise an elelegant standing top family earriage to seat four, is one of the most recent style, adapted for wintrr o front wheeis turn under, aud is suitable ‘oping. ieasure, or apy use, a Dayton wagon. a very fue aide: top buggy. and @ six-spring business wagon, bas square tops bush paneled ‘iden acd. is suitable for fFiocery, minder, lian, or store delivecy wagon. Hine tg teases Sean ct et, Goubie arbees, and one srt eingie coupe, Lartess silver Eicusted “Wolf and seal lap ruben. horse ‘blake Stable untensiim ee All'will be told separetes and Stty one seek tog superior artic es cam obtala good ‘bare Sina. aa they mast be dinpe at ouce. ‘For trial of horses and all information apply at 1 VATE STABLE, bet od Hat Poe Se SIOoK, G00D WILL, LEASE, AMI ‘Dutures of store, exceptionally well located, com ‘anaing larce transient aud local trade. Ressona, owner leaving city ou acevuat of ill health. Te bait cash, balance in eaay paytueute. Addcess Box 37 Biar office. se25-3t JR SALE—AN ELEGANT SPAN OF CARRIAGE Horses. thoroughly broken to city use. weight, 3.300 pounds each. will be sold. ae the Owner les for Burope soon, Inquire of os MADAME ADELINA PATTI NICOLINL Cnato x Nos Casriz, Oot, 13. thought other soaps good, but I had Recamier. I shall never use any Passes ail tollet soaps. London, Deo. —. Princess of Wales is delighted with Recamier autograph letter to inclose to the Princess of Wales, ‘Later, from Spain—I cannot tel! you how anxious I am to do all Iean for the Recamer Preparations, I tell everyone here in Spain how much they have done forme. Ihave spoken to the Queen about them, and ‘when Iget to South Americal hope to finds letter from you telling me how I can best serve you there. 1 do want to help you, for I am convinced your Reca- miler Preparations are the greatest boon ever invented. 1 coudd not comfortably endure a day without them. ADELINA PATTI NICOLINI. You can haves beautiful complexion by using the Recamier Cream, provided you svoid ail cosmetica, It will remove the damaxe caused by coametica It will remove pimples, iver spota, blackheads and redness of theskin. Any of these imperfections on s woman's face ta equivalent to s painted sign, saying: “This ‘woman is uncleanly in her personal habite; ahe does ‘not think it worth while to make hervelf attractive.” Send for tree sample of Recamier Powder. Harriet ‘Hubbard Ayer,52 Pars Place, New York, ae Caranazat Daxozns, To befreed from the dangers of suffocation while lyine down: to breathe freely, sleepsoundly and undis- ‘turbed; to rise refreshed, head clear, brain active and free from pain orache; to know that no poisonous, putrid matter defiles the breath and rots away the deli- cate machinery of amell, taste and hearing ; to feel that ‘the system does not, through its veins and arteries, ‘suck up the poison that is sure to undermine and de- stroy, is indeed a blessing beyond all other human en- Joymenta. To purchase immunity from suep a fate should be the object of all afflicted. But those who have tried many remedies and physicians despanr of re- ef or cure. Sanvoup's RaDical Cunz meets every phase of Catarrh, from s simple head cold to the most loath- some and destructive stages. It is local and constitu- tional. Instant in relieving, permanent in curing, safe, economical and never-failing. Saxvonp’s RapicaL CcRs consists of one bottle of the Rapicat CURE, one box of ‘CaTaRRHAL SOLVENT, ‘aud one ImproveD IxmaLxa, all wrapped in one pack- age, with trestise and directions, and sold by all drug- ists tor #1. Porren Davo & Omemicat Co., BosTox, ee = weapon mnonanaeare ane HOW MY BACK ACHES, Back Ache, Kidney Pains,and Weakness, Sorences. ‘Lameness, Strains and Pain relieved in one minute, by the Curicuma AwTi-Pary Pasren The first and only pain-killing Plaster, 25 conte. eoz4math A Prarrcr Cosrsatiox Of harmless vegetable remedies, that will restore the whole system to healthy action, is absolutely needed to cure any disease “ior the disease that affects one organ ‘weakens all” Paine's Celery Compound is THIS PER- FECI CUMBINATION. Read the proofs! ‘don yeh dea hel; tT ba rach faith im your medicine, for t know what’ dia me." Mas. J. J. Was Ontario Center, SY. PAINE'’S CELERY COMPOUND CURES ALL NERVOUS DISEASES ‘Neuralgia, Rheumstiom, Paralysis, Biliousness, Dys- Pepais, Costiveu-ss, Piles, Liver Complaint, Kidney Trouble, Female Compiaints, and all diseases arising from impure blood. #1. siz for85. See that exch bottle bears the Celery Wars, Ricmaapeow & Co., Prope., Burlington, Vt, FOR THE NERVOUS, THE DEBILITATED, 10 ‘THR AGED. WouD Bui Aeos te SOTHERS, 1620 M st. nw. AP_K (GOOD ie sae ae Sate Bey Beet Lap Robes. so, a woud mautly fo eult yurcheece’ EDWIS a NEW are ss Seaat & mandS p.m aoa ETY Bicy- wade, with best English ols and Bell: Er " a cheap. Apply at yk SALE CHEAP_HANDSOME LARGE FIRE Proof safe with Largiar chests: suitable is oF Bauker” Keal Katate cilice oF botel:can by seen at Koom 1, 1331 Fat aw ecz4-Or /BSALE—H L SUMNER OFFERS BAKG: Fr sale or reat of Ha.iet & Davis tome to make changes i the ee B SALE FIRE PROUF SAFE. ‘ia Cheap: round corner inside lock and bolt work: gombination lock sd ail modern fmprovemeate Ad: pT ve FE SALE 20 HEAD HORSES ARRI trom Georgetows, Ky: bined saddle horwes “i Dappie th rea te apna btn Maren, eallpour fal Hota: Ste ea Cas, rae i sor if cetars panes choteert outbiy payurenta, Orders received a OR EXCHANGE THE est trawen, Harness bots tee ‘Waoun, aud nod secu bau Clone Sarria. Alen. soon ‘Hotes and Horse’ Blankets ae = EXER, 466 Pa ev. *eout Btulta @ Bence R SALE—PARTIES IN NEED OF PINE Ox OaK F Now Rusoz FALL AND WINTER STYLES wats. RESS SILK HATS, 85, 96, AND $8. ALL THE LEADING STYLES aTs AT 82, $2.50, 83, $3.50, 04. AND 65, BOYS HATS, 750. TO @8. UMBRELLAS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ‘With Gold, Silver and Nataral Wood Handles, JAMES Y. DAVIB 8ONB, 2d EDITION. Lat Tras he Sa REJOICING AT LAKE MOMONK, ment of the appointment of Mr. Oberely as Com- missioner of Indian Affairs was received with use, Geo. Fisk, president of Poaiee coearenis eas that of oe an the Ley du:ing the four Oberiy had given the vest, On mouiod of Mr, Smiley lat on ot Mr 01 sages were sent to the Commissioner and to President. (CDRS, IN A NEW PLACE, Yellow Féver Appears at Sanderson, & Tewn Near Mctlenny. JaCtsonvitie, Fis, Sept. 27.—This is a lovely Florida autumn day, warmer than yesterday, but very pleasant, There is no special el in the situation since last Sandéreon, the nest station west of McCleuay, on the Fiorida Raliw.y and Navigation Road. Mf. ¥. J. Pons, the democratic nominee tor state treasu- rer, bis entire family, have the disease. Aid has been asked by the people, many of whom night. THE BEARs HAVE TURNED BULLS ana wi Sky Hi Tete ncage fact Nowe ee Cuicago, Sept. 27.—It beyins to look as though ‘the big bears of former years had taken the bull Pay @DY attention to they reports of a harvest io France than bad been counted ‘The millions of bushels of wheat thrown over the longs and by the bears wlio were trying (0 the market were readily abyorbed, and an hour after the opening December sold ‘at 97%, which was a tri last wing mn yesterday, bul ‘this morning it Pulled up along side and went to 3 cent premium. JHUTOHINGON 18 ENGINEERING 4 CORNER. The Daily News will say of the remarkable course pursued by September wheat to-day, nat the ouvcome of a corner in ' that B. P. Hutchinson, who has sit of the Sepcember lately; that as only three days Femained for tne shorts to settle ibeir trades in they went into the pit this morning and Degan to bid against each other, with the result that the price mounted rapidly 80 that when it reached 125 Huichipson sent the shorts word that be bad a litle wheat to sell; posed of S63,000" pustes at "328 tas or al a very time; tlat he then, after teliing those of the shorts who were’ still waitin, that wheat would go to $2 within a weel Went away to his club, leaving instructions with his’ brokers to ‘sell the shorts all the wheat they wanted at 125, or buy all they would sell at 124. There is a suspicion that ‘Hutchinson also ‘hus most of the December Tuugab and tn consequence that option went up es Spencer Reprieved for a Month. ‘EE TAKES THE NEWS JOYFULLY. Special Dispatch to Tux Evawino Stam. CUMBERLAND, Mp., Sept. 27.—Gov, Jackson has Teprieved Speucer till October 26, He takes the news joyfully. Spencer was to have been hanged to-day. His crime was the killing of W. Scott Dawson, near Rawlings, on July 28 fist. Dawson, about nine years ago, brutally assauited bis cou- ‘Sin, Kachel Dawson, Spencer's sweetheart. §) cer aiterwaru married the girl, but she soon ‘Spencer brooded over her death, which he thought remotely due to Dawson's crimé, and finally the latter for revenge. Heir to a Fine Estate, A FORMER WEST VIRGINIAN, LONG THOUGHT TO HAVE BREN DEAD, POUND IN MINNESOTA. Bralwerd, MINN., Sept. 27.—E. C. New York, ‘agent for a West Vi coal land syndicate, arrived here yesterday, accompanied of Breckville, Mo., and {dent n- ay by Jobn Wil ‘Qed Wm. Williams, a market Drother verved in the Southern army. Ue of Perryville one made prisoner ot There was bitterness ap poy and Wil when the war was over, did not go home, came North and was killed in the Wisco Tl Of the family m: {© Missourl and prospered. The old turned out to be over an coal ve of syndicate hunted up the for the z resulted in his being property. was found here. ‘Willam's share of ‘the property are 8 ‘$25,000, ———e Advice to Michael Da: Dosum, Sept 22-—The Freemans Journal, com- menting ‘upon the recent utterances of Michael Davitt, the value of the parliamentary alliance between the Parnellites and Giaastonians, urges Mr. Daviti to show how to oust the tories from power instead of criticizing the alliance, ———_—_~ A Store and Dwellings Burned. CanListe, Pa., Sept. 27.—The large storehouse r and several dwel belon; w Mra. Moore, and occupied by W. Pfeffer Mount peat bear this city, were desiroy by Gre early and $15,000, fly tnsured. Tse of the ae ig unknown. oe Sas loss by the New Jersey Freshet. BELvipers, N. J., Sept. 27.—The board of free- holders of Warren County estimate the loss bridges and highways, occasioned by the recent Gamage was done ‘the Pohatcong 080 Mus, by a Mus. conetoong creeks, _ Sees An English War Ship at Provincetown. Provincerows, Mass., Sept. 27.—A bark-rigged English war ship arrived at ooh, “Sbe has Vel. low flag flying at the fore peak, ‘The Emperor Goes to Stuttgart. a ‘27.—Emperor Wiliam has gone to —-—_—_ international Money Order System, Orraw: al has authori enter fi H3 E if Hg SEBe 288 5: 8 ot E i Eeb i i ie He i, E a B yes : [ i i i : ie LAMAR FOR THE PROSECUTION—TATEMENT OF THE ACCUSED M. C. IX BIS OWN BEHALF. Benator Voorhees was present when the Stshl- Recker investigating Gommitiee assembied this morning. He explained that his delay in arriving in Washington was unavoidubie, and that he had Dot received the subpeena, He was sworn by Chairman Rice, and examiced by the attorney for ‘the prosecution. He said he had been a member Of the building committee tor the Library tor some years, He was asked if Mr. Stahinecker had had any interviews With bm on the sub) ct of material, ‘Witness repited that Mr. Stalinecner had spoken: to him several times about the material to be used in the construction of the Library buliding. He appeared, witness eaid, ansious that marble ‘MA, BTAHLNECKER ADVOOATED THE USE OF MARBLE, and very naturally destred to convince witness ‘(mat that material shouid be used. Witness sald to Btahinecker that he (witness) had nothing to do with the selection of the material At Stabl- pecker’s request, witness tulked to Mr. Swithmeyer avout the subject, and tcuud the architect strongly inclined 10 use qranite, Wit- ness also spoke to Secretary ‘Lamar, and found him” also of the opinion’ that gaa, was the proper material to be used. anlnecker spoke freq Incekes spake froqueetly, 10, Bim. of the as Tuckahoe marble. marble in his district, known As witness understoud there were several quarriés of Luis marble, Mr. Stable necker had described Very interestingly some of Une severe tests this marbie h@l undergone. Wit- ese thought he bad said it hed goue through the Uhicago tre. In response to a question by Mr. Coleman as to whether he bad ever visited Mr. Stahinecker at his home, Senator Voorhees said that be had made speech at Yonkers but had falled to get a crow He had Visited Mr. Stahlnecker athis home, ‘They TALKED ABOUT CARRYING NEW YORK. Mr, Coleman—Anythiug about carrying the quarry? Senator Voorhees replied that the subject of marble might have been touched upon, Witn/ss said Uhat he would be trank to say tha. be was Jot Sure that Mr. Stahluecker had to.d him that be or hy fauner Dau a personal inverest to tbe quatri|s Witness, however, understood tbat they did halve such an’iuterest, At Lue Ume vf. Staninecker w| s Bot chairman of the Library committee, but «|- ected to be appointed 10 that position, " Witue|> Said tbat he had advised Mr. Staninecker not to u\- cept this chairmansbip since he was 80 much 1 Verested in thiv marbie, Mr, Stahinecker told bum that ue bad NO PERSONAL INTEXEST IN THE QUARRIES, Dut, as witness understood, that uis father had, Witness did not, he said, know the character of this interest, whether as receiver or not. He was surprised wuen Mr. Stablnecker said he had no ersoual interest in the quarry, (or he had thought to the contrary. He still advised Mr. Staulnecker Rot to accept ‘the chairinunsuip of tue House Library committee, Mr. Staunecker seemed 0 take a different view of the mater. Witness been here a long while and thought he kuew what Was proper in sca matiers, DUL a8 Air. Stani- necker thought uifferently He said no more. He Was very trendly to Mr, Stalnecker, With rela- ton to the kind of stone that ougut to be Witness had tought that granite ought to bé used. He went to see Mr. Lumar and Mr, Smith. meyer for Mr. Stahinecker, aud they too thougnt granite ougnt to be used. A870 THE CHAIXMANSUIP OF THE HOUSE LIBRARY COMMITTER, ‘witness said that he thought it improper that Mr. Staulnecker should hold that place, under tne cir. cumstances, He felt it hisduty to see the Speaker on the subject, He did so. He told Mr. Carlisle, hhe said, o1 Mr, Stabinecker’s interesting himsel! 1n the matter ‘of material, and the impropriety of his appoinument as chairman of the Library cominitiee, | The | Speaker, in reply, he bad already — dever: mined on that matter; tuat he had selected Judge Catebings for that position. Witness said Uhal the Speaaer spo%e very pusilively.. He added, however, chat. he dia not Know that Judge Catch- ings wanted (he position, and wuzn ‘Witness sug- gested Mr. Cox he suld that he would be glad to appoint Mr. Cox if ue would accept; but that he doubted his doing 80, a8 ue wanted the chairman. ship of tne census committee. Witness said he knew Mr, sumithineyer very well, and knew noth- ing to his discredit, He regarded him a8 a man of high reputation and of incorruptible honesty. Witness considered hima a higuly competent archi- tet and an honorable gentleman. SENATOR VOORBEES COSS-EEAMINED. On cross-examination Mr. Wilson said: It bas been stated here that the charges against Mr. ‘Stabinecker were submitted to you and approved by you, and that you desired to be here not_only 28 a witness but'in order to prosecute Mr. Stal necker. Senator Voorhees—I never saw the charges “Kin Colea r. Coleman—I havenorecollection of any such charges being made. ‘Mr. Catchings—I think it was stated by Mr. Coleman. ‘Mr. Coleman—Not that the charges had been submitted. If] stated that I stated what was not true, Senator Voorhees—I never saw charges lost Mr. Stainccker. "T'was advised tuat Mr. elley intended to offer’ resoluuion, and I yaw it Partially in form. 1 did not feel cailcd upon to ad- Vise the oldest member in service of the House Repreventatives as to his duty, one way or the other, Iknew whatI knew ubout che matter; I did not know what other people knew. I neither instigated the reso ution nor sought to prevent it, T saw no charges Wwough T did 8e8 the resolution: It was changed somewhat after Isaw it. Idid not desire to testify as to matters "which pasted, between ntlemen; neither did shrink from ut to testify. Witness said that it woul be difficult to state just what led nim to think that Mr. Stablnecker or his father had an interest in the quarries. But he got the impression from what Mr. Stabinecker said. and from the deep interest he manifesied in we matter, Mr, Stablnecker bad uot told him #0 in 80 wany words, JUSTICE LAMAN O¥ THE STAND. Justice Lamar was put upon the stand. He de- scribed his connection with the Library Commis- sion, He said that he knew Mr. Stahinecker. Mr. ‘Stahlnecker had recommended to him the accept- ance, Witness had an impression tbat Mr. Stahl- necker or his father had am interest in the quarries referred to. He couid not say that Mr. Staninecker had told bim so. He got his impression, though, trom bis conversations with him. On cross-examin tion Mr. Wilson asked if Mr. Stahinecker had asked to lave the marble ac- cepted without regard to its merita, No, sir,” replied vue witness. “Quite to the contrary. 'He wus very distinct in stating that he did not want the marble selected uniess it could stand the test. He wanted it to stand on its merits,” As to how witness got the impression that Mr. Stahinecker had some sort of a persoual interest im the matter he could not state just what was said On that subject, He thought tuat no Secre- tary of the Interior should be required to testity as to conversations, They had woo many, ‘They could not remember everything. He thought that ‘Mr. Stablnecker had given bimin some way wo undersiand that be (Staulnecker) was personal.y «nterested in the matter fur his guidance in com- to a decision. yn re-direct examination he was asked: “For his guidance how?” Justice Lamar replied that Mr. Stahinecker had given bim the impression tuat he had some inter- est in Ube quarry, as he supposed, for the eg of allowing his vo deduct trom the weight his recommendations, The idea was not to let wit- bess know that the recommendation was inter- ested, 80 that Witness might not be deceived, Dut could weigh the recommendauon ly. ‘Witness: not recollect that Mr. Stablnecker | spoken to him about cement, tnougit cost tuere was anything iaproparia Ait a jas any in Mr, Stanheckers acuon. NOTHING CORRUPT. ‘Witness wanted to know the sense of this term— if by it was meant merely indelicate. “No,” said Judge ‘lor. “Anything corrupt. Improper in that Sense.” fo," replied the witness; “it did not occur to me tbat there Was anything improper or corrupt in his action, It was as a m-inber of uy interest himself in the erection of a public in bis Own town or the improve- Ment Of @ harbor in his neignborhood.” ‘MR. SMITHMEYER, MR. STARLNECKER, AND THR JEF- exon OLUB- Mr. Smithmeyer was recallea, and admitted that he wad seconded Stabinecker’s application for memversiip in the Jefferson Club, and that his @p..ication had been passed upon by Messrs. clntyre and Williams. This was after the con- versations he had bad witn stabloecker and afver the persons named had been told of them. This closed the cave for the prosecution. ‘TESTIMONY FOR THE DEFENSE. ‘The defense then opened formally. Mr. Fay, of ‘Then Mr. Coleman 14 object to the tesumony, as the witness was sumpiy making ‘a3 iment Foe committee t differently, and the wit ness was directea w proceeds ‘Witness said hat he did not request Mr. Stahl Decker to usk Mr. Smi hmeyer to accept any mate- ual, Dut to use uis influence with Mr. Smithmeyer wo ve him conform Lo tne system Of tests adopted in the profession everywuere. Witness stated ti ‘as he and Mr. Stahinecker were stran- him to inquire as to the trath of bis Of the case before ucting upon It ‘MR. BRIGHT CROSS-EXAMINED. On crous-examination Mr. Coleman asked if wit ness had employed counsel in this case, hae sald that he had not, That, however, juested the presence of Juage Wilson as a friend. Nothin: 4 Said between them as io fees. Neither witness nor Mr. Barnes had paid or would pay Judge Wiison's tees in this case, ‘REPRESENTATIVE STAHLNECKER TRSTIVIES IN HIB OWN BEUALP. Representative Stahinecker testified that during the recess of Congress he had business with the various Departments which frequently called him ington, On the 4th of Jt he was at Allentown, Pa., where he received a dispatch from Cordoza, asking when he was going to Washii Von, He did not answer it; went to Atlantle Cit} thence to Pulladelphia; on the 10th he recel’ pred en oi Cordoza, badger 3 eh! rashington on the 10th, meantime ry fled Cordoza that ne would be here Wit ness interested himself in the Bellews case en- deavoring to bave him reinstated in the Navy. It Wasa troublesome case, Mr. Stallnecker swore ‘that did not at any time come to Washington in behalf of the Tuckahoe marble, Afver the pas- ‘Saye Of the bill Witness’ conversation with Smith- ‘congratulations on the of the Library butiding ol, ‘Tuat was about all that passed between them, About Mfveen months jaler Wiiness had unocher talk with Smitameyer. Meantime Cordoza had often talked with witness avout the Tuckoboe marbie, saying the were gut of Work, and it would be legitimate and would for witness to interest himself in getting that marble adopted. Witness swore that neither he Ror bis father had any moneyed interest in thove quarries, ‘There are three quarries and Cordoza ad to a disjointed way informed witness of the character ol the marbie, Witness produced a long Written statement or report upon the Tuckahoe Marble and its character. Continuing witness Said that on the 21th day of July ne weut with Cordoza to see Secretary Lamar; submitted ® copy of the report on the murbie; tne Secretary suid to Mile it with the clerk Of Lue commission, Corduza and wivness called ou ‘Messrs. Clark and Spofford and left copies of the report. Tuey then visited the Library Commis sion’s oMices to see Mr. Smitumeyer, ‘They were cordially received. A copy of une report was left With bin and witness suggested that the TUCKAHOR MARBLE WOULD CORRESPOND WITH TEE CAPITOL, ‘Smithmeyer invited witness and Cardoza to meet ‘him at the Jefferson Club and dine with him. They did meet him, and witness suggested that they go out to Washington Inn, near Oak View, as the day was very warm. They drove out there, amd subse- quently went to Cuamberiln’s It was a pleasant social occasion and marble was discussed inci- dentally; or, rather, in a imited way. Subsequently ’ witness" accidentally met Smith- meyer at the Astor House, in New York; they were Yogrther only a Little whiie. Witness invited Suithmeyer to visit us nome at Yonkers, as it ‘Was his havit to invite gentlemen whom he appre- Clated. Laver they met again, when witness re- newed his invitation. Tt was accepted, and Smith- meyer spent that night at witnesses’ house in THR CONVERSATION ABOUT MARBLE ‘Was exceedingly limited, as witness would not talk on that subject with his guest. Next day witness accompanied Smithmeyer into New York city, and they parted. ‘WITNESS REPUDIATED THE DXPUTATION that he bad decoyed Senator Voornees to Yonkers to talk marble to him, Subsequently Cardoza met ‘Witness und informed him that the samples of the Tuckahoe marble had been sent tothe Commis. sion; went with Cardoza to the Library Commis- sion’s oftice, and there Sinithmeyer showed them @ room lied with gauples of murble. In the iot Were sampies of the Tuckahoe quarries. Witness swore that he had never recommended the marbie except upon ite merita, Witness heard a great ABOUT CEMENT when he came to the Fiftieth Sor oe aia not take any special inierest in it. iL Brigut in- formed him of the tests made by Gen. Meigs at the navy-yard, which showed the rejected cement to be up to the required standard. Witness did call y the Secretary at the request of Col. Bright: about the cement. Secretary Lamar was very much annoyed at the cement controversy. After sveing the Secretary witness went to see Smith- meyer apd did not find bim. Later met him at Chamberiin’s and took him in a rear room, where they taked. He asked Smithmeyer if he was sure he was right. He said he was. Witness reminded him of the tésts made, Smittimeyer replied that his reputation was as valuable as that of any pub- lic official, and he would not run any risk of a crack or defect in the foundation of the building. Witness advised Smithueyer to fortify himsel With tests made by some prominent scientific in- stitution, and that alter procuring satisfactory tests to Stand by what was right; that he (wit- ness) did not want any defect on the Duding. ie did not recommend any brand of cement, for he did not know the different brands He 'aid ad- monish Smitumeyer that it would be necessary for him to fortify himself, as tue cement people would bring great pressure to bear. Witness had no interest in any cement, and was moved only by friendship for Smithmeyer. Witness said tht he had no interest in the mat- ter except a friendly feeling for Mr. Smitnmeyer. He advised him to ave the best possible tests made and to mselt inevery le way; That the contractors doubtiese lad’ fasluence’ aad would press him. NO INTEREST IN THE MARBLE OR CEMENT. Judge Taylor asked if witness bad any interest tm the cement, He replied posiitvely that he had not. Witness said further that he had neard that his tather was going to have an toterest in the ‘Tuckahve marbie some way, and he went to bim and asked if he was interested He replied that he was not, but tbat they wanted him to be Teceiver. Witness asked him not to do this, and he declined to take any sort of interest in thé quarries, Witness had a letter from citizens ul 7 ‘im to assist in get- ting the marble the interest of the community. ‘The prosecution had no questions to ask and the case Was declared closed. The committee then Went into executive session, REPRESENTATIVE STABLNECKER REONERATED, ‘The committee, in executive session, decided unanimously upon the exoneration of Mr. Stabl- necker. The decision was not made in the shape of a formal report, That will be considered .0- morrow. For the Yellow Fever Sufferers. ‘The following additional subscriptions for the sufferers by yelow fever in Florida have been Tecetved at Tam Stan office: Herctofore acknowledged... Beatie P.O. Kansas, © master-General. ‘Proceeds of fair bei ‘Mra, Cowling, 807 C street sou! by the Good Club of Rpm, compound ot Cash. 7 a dee , ‘ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, P.c.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1888-SIX PAGES. ‘ut une appear to have been ‘docuored.s Prevense at masonry, apparently the stones that were to time when some one haj ‘Was not in the ring. in the conspiracy, but were Lhemsetves victimin-d, us they were ‘@ alr price per y: work.” He thougut’ it ‘was’ fortunate that the ‘stories got out al the Lime they did. reporters go. = red pd ene iene paren eee ma went wa the Rock Creek shaft. He went down avout 1 O'clock and was accom- panied ‘Sisiant This was work inspected McNamara. When ihe Ors 4 FON Tock packing above seemed wo ws. Lieut, Tow! the men cut a hole in general opiuiou that it would be ropriations committee a] ‘nen the question of mouey for the tunnel was betore tne com- mittee Major Lydecker his suvordinates and the contractors were examined. done. OF cere ia outspoken indignation among members of Congress of both houses because of Lue deveiop- ment Of chese frauds, Senators and Re} ta of them put it , “some- Jand in’ the peniisnua:y.” come in fur se say fron Congress that some decisive action W.ll be taken. Sena.or Alison Was engaged in tue copper-truat inquiry, but we will ly winine the courses W be Teepousibie Yor tt, nn apegeniget cp wr oo pee per Lhe investiga- ‘Mu, NATHAN SOPER’S LIFE IN DANGER. ‘While out gunning in the marsh on the Eastern office as follows: James L. Padgett, white, 4 months; Ada Fairfax, white, 58 years; Jobo W. Aaron A. Shepherd was in the Police Court this | ¢ afternoon charged with assaulting his wife, Sarah dl i : i rs i ht E f 7 s SF ‘To-pat's BoxDOrP x x s aggregated $537,500, as follows: Regisvered 4, 900,000 ai 130; $1,500 .t x 10. ; $5,000 at 130, ex int; $80,000 at 130; j; $2,000 ‘at 130; $3,000 at 130; ‘At 129 ex int; $80,000 at 130; $50,000 ai 130; ‘4+, $25,000 at 130; $6,000 a. 120, ox ay ‘Mt 190, ex Lot; registereu 4)’, $80,000 Gavores Arrorren.—The Secretary of the Ax Lerortar Dactstox.—First Comptroller Dur- ‘am has decided that the appropriations for the ‘Improvement of rivers and harbors are specific in ‘their character and can be drawn upoa from ume to time until exuausied or the for waich Uhey were made accomplished. Tux Commaxpawr of the New York mavy-yard has Deen instructed to proceed at once with the Tepairs to the U. 8.8 Galena and Yantic. Toe ‘Work on the former will cost $25,000 and on the latter $5,000, Arromrsp Ixsrecton of Houia—The Acting Secretary of the Treasury to-day appointed Mich- eel M. Hoilana to be inspector of hulis of steam ‘Vemseis for the distinct of Oswego, N. Y. Onpsxs Have Brew issued for docking the U. 8 ‘8, Richmond at the New York navy-yard a \ary Vo her departure for the Chinese 81 A New Narionat Baxa.—Tue Controller of the Currency has authorized the First National Bank, Sipe onne eric © basta Dusipess with & YeuOW Fever at Port-av-Privce.—The De- Partment of State is informed that tne yellow fever has appeared among tne shipping in the of Port-a-Prince, and that there are two or Comtinuation of the ( ontests at High= lauds To-day. about thirty of the visiting tennis players boarded a hay wagon at the Highlands this norn- ing and drove into he city, where they yt the forenoon making a tour Of the ‘potuts of “intere-t A short. time’ before noon they invaded the White House, aid, headed by Dr. Maclean, bad @ suort chat with the President. He seemed much amused at thelr account of the ride in, and Pfouised to do the Dest he could to accept their witation to attend the vournamen’ during the afternoon, The players aud a umber of stators. board athe 12:40 train for the Highlands Aiter Uelr ar- Fival at tue grounds the courts were immediately occupied vy a number ot players eo~ im @ skirmishing practice. For about ‘an hour we bails were merrily volicyed back and forth while the contestants were a lunch. Consid rable excitement Was Maifested over the playing of the game between ‘Post and Huppen to cowpicte Ube second round. THE FiMsT MATCH © Of the third round was begun at 1:15 this after noon, Mansfield defeated Leach, 6461 The match lasted 45 minutes. Mansfield won by good Judgment and sharp volleying. Tue second round of the tournament was fin- ished by Huppla defeating Post. The score was Goandes Jo Ue Lind round Miller beat Rives—62 and GL Smith veat Ludingtou—1-6 aud 6-3. ‘YESTERDAY'S CLOSING GAMES. After the report closed in inx Stam yesterday the following games in the second round were played: Beach beat Metcalf 60,62; Mansfeld beat Morris 6-1, 6-1; Woodward beut J. P. Good- felow 6-1, 6-4; Ludington beat Nicholas 6-1, 62; F. W. Sinitu beat J. Davidson 6-3, 6-5; Milier beat nyon 5-6, 6-1, 6-1; Revis beat Wright by de» faut. The’ gauies in the Ubird and fourth rounds were postpoued until to-day and it was decided to ‘ave the finals on Friday. Post's G0oD PLAY. As the contest in the singles narrows down from the broad Meld of uhe thirty-six original entries to ‘the last two men for the tnals, the loterest natu rally deepens. The playing yesterday developed Mady features that were regarded us siguificaut ‘Th courts where Beach, Hoppin, and Post piayed were always tne centers of deeply Interested groups. ‘M., Mansfield, another player who is expected 10 last througu the tournament, unfortuaately piayed in no game Uhat Drousnt Cut bis strong points, ‘Mr. Pust also played nu game in the tournament, Dut we gave ap exhibition game with Mr. Petuct, ‘he professional player. Those who saw Mr. Posi found Unat bis skill foaps grealer power, le preseutea with. per! power. te cuted @ dg contrast to PeUutt, not only in personal rance Dut in the general character of the y. Pettitt 1s amore brilliant player, and dis- plays more varied resources. He has al ieast three afferent styles of serving, and each one of whem iseffective. Mr. Post uses Lhe swift, high service, loys the cut. His strong point Dall. He returns witu a jon rday great applause. Altnough ne, Of the great Players Of te layed astrong game,and Mr. Pettiit iT play io beai. He gave Mr. ‘one point in each game. Pevutt lost the rst set by a score of 6-3 The Other three sets were wou by being 6-2; 6-1, and 6-4. Upou tie conclus.on of the exhibition the Waggaman brotuers challenged tne Brown brothers Lo a speciai game, and in order to com- pete in public inwrest with Previous gaiwe Uhey secured, at gie.t expense, a combined um- Composed Of Messrs. Hoppin, Maustield, Mac- ah, Stevens, abd Nelson, aud Uuls compusite $300 SENT TO M'CLENNY BY MAJOR MooRE. ‘Major Moore this afternoon sent to the wayor of —o—— KAaNGB OF THE THERMOMETER—Tho following were the reading at the Sygaal Oflive to-day: FANANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The Now York Steck Market. The following are the opening and closing prices re Gora and carting 1410 Puree — fines id} SFE ik FFeper pep eee’ fl eee 356 a LEE BE betes S Piterte % OSES, Popes ee i feat ; i BierF Tequive very mice treatment beiore a measure be framed Lbat Will avoid constitutional and OUM@t objections, aod yet be of avail io checking We peratiogs of the trusia. No actton rewuited Lo-day"s merting, and tne consideration of Subject Will be coutinued at another seasion. To be Held in Baltimore. THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE COLLTGON THE ALAXAMDNIA, WARkIEL abo Lewy e Inspector-General Dumont said this afiernooa that the Investigation of the recent collision be- tween the City of Alexandria, the Wakeneld, and George Law will provaviy be conducted in Baltimore, as Chat is the most conventest piace, for lnspecior. He added that he suomac Rit captains seem to be very jealous Of each other and sometimes neglect to’ take the Pieper Precautions to prevent ot the OW re -uiring investigavion. District Government Attaire, TRE WOODEN TRER-BOKES TO REMAIN. In relation to a letter ately received trom Bt, Jona BT ‘C1339 ‘Corcoran. street, ine quiring Why Ube Wree-Doxes On sald street bad BOS Deen" removed the Commissioners bave forwarded him the report of the commission on the subject, whine fo Uhe effect that the boxes along Said street are in Very good condition. The parking commis- siod recommends, however, that except where trees are getiin, too lange for the we Wooden pores be ieft Intact until they can be fe. placed With Woven Wire or Otherwise provected. wore tasued to-day as fouowes We om ¥ as follows: W. J. Mi Ubree brick dwellings at 161 reel Soren $20,000; A. B. Cassidy, one orick a1 “8 Sor ores Cardiine aveutie. southeast “gto Kaward Waltz, five brick dwellings, trom 1210 to 2217 24 sLreet SOULD West, $3,500, a NCEE As roCR, Stationkeeper Win. J. Butler, of the Capitol precinct, bas been detailed ih the “olite of ‘the Commissioners as clerk. Mr. M. Kaufman tse been notified that D street, between stresta, Will be pared, wie, Unis fall - wine Ceamnmonere ave etiied Me. BH arper Ubat tbe on! provi Sarasa a aera Lumated cost Of $1,534.01, one-balf of which would De doue upon uotitcalion 111 meets bn approval ‘be doue upon Loun meets bis approval, Dr, Johnson seid Uhis afternoon that Justice Matthews is consider bly Deiter and in no danger, Sarab A. Payne bas bought of Sarah E Doug. tas, for $5,250, part 17, square 261, 16 feet 6 inches on ‘the east side of 14th street, between P and Q To Begin the Memphis Bridge. Mexpnis, Sept. 27.—Superiniendent J. H. Sulll. van was advised by wire this morning that orders nave been given for the beginning of tbe work on the foundation of the west pler of Che brige whic is Lospan the Mississipt River at Memphis, Only Eleven Million Detiare. ‘THAT 18 WHAT THE SIOUX INDIANS WANT BEPORS SIGNING THE TREATY. A New York Herald special trom Standing Rook Agency, D. T., September 26, says: Chief Joum G. ass says he wili guarantee Unat every Indian on the reservation, including himself amt all the chiefs, shall sign the Sioux act If the Government, will pay them $1 per acre for 11,000,000 acres of land, but they positively refuse (o come to terme at 50 cents per acre. He also stipulates that, the $11,000,000 from the sale of the land suall be immediately deposited to their credit. ‘They want this money as a wal fund to beip them toward civilization, as they betleve 1t 18 the last treaty the Government will ever bave ‘With tue Tudians, and Uoerefore they Want to make the most of it, ee ‘A Somuambuliet's Advenutare, HE TRIES TO DRAG HIS WIFR TO A WIXDOW, WAKES CP WHEN The» ‘Vizelie, som Dam DU list WhO bas had remarkable experiences io Paris and in this city, aroused the neighbor. hood early yesterday morning. He lives tn a Maton ‘the second fvor, Shortly after midnight be got oUt Of bed and wandered avout the room, His Wife followed him aud tried to awaken Lim, Mra Vuzelle said last evening: “I saw Ual bis eyes Were wide open, and I (ried Wo awaken Lim, Dut be id nO alleniion lo we. Then | seized bold of him, it he drasged me around as though I was made Of straw. suddenly be darted for Ube front win dow, I clung abvut bim, Lut be dragged me to the Window, and put lis hand through We glask The glass t il in a'suower around Us, cutting both of ua ihen he awoke.” Mr. Virelie sud that be bad re Lurned irom @ pleasant evening's lutercourse With Trends, abd Uhat be knew of no exciting cause for ‘bis soMBambUst. He belicves Laat be Lad been siceplug ov uis back, abd Unal bis sdlusambulism: is Cuused by sluggish circulaon of the viood, Be had beard, be added, (hat lo Lurow @ Lumbierful of 0d Water in the face of a sompambullst is a —— oo be intended to yoy Ls J ave a ylass of cold water at haud every might hereafter. sseeineretibceens Plenty of Democratic Money. From the New York World. After waiting forty-eight hours to meet some One to cover bis bet of $8,000 on Cleveland and Thurman agains: $7,000, Joseph K. Rickey Yesterday afvernoon came to the conclusion to ‘emporarily witudraw nis wager He was not ab Logetuer satistied even aTver bé had done this, Dee cause a iriend had told him that wero was re publican cash in Pulladeiphia, The triend tele grapued vo the Quaker City, DUL Was unable to “by SaUlsfactory response, aud Mr. Rickey Would take Uhe next train’ for tue West. Betore Bolng, Lowever, ne went to (ue Gisey House and ‘Dunicd up Mr. Breslin. Mr. Rickey produced Bve ‘one (bounand-aoular Bills. “There,” said he to Mc. Breslin, “I want to put that up against $3,000 taal Cleveland will ‘ve ficcted. | Tive been Ury.ug Lo get a bet around bere for « couple of day's, and can't do it «i even money, or even 5 04. Now theres 5 lo 3. Waat @0 you say?” dir. Breslin did not accept the bet. American Exchange lo enabic we concern lo go Ino Volubtaty Liquidauun, wich Will be arranged under the supervision of courte Suocks of eurtuquake were feil at Guyaqall and Helena, Ecusdor, un luesday night. my TeOc.s about Suaaiia ‘4x! made ab ale ck upon the Water iort. They were repulsed WILh severe Woss by the heavy aruiliery Bre of the Brisk, Ove Brilish gunper Was kiled. ‘The three days’ play of ue New York and Irish cricket Leal resu:ld ip & Victory for the latter by a score 01 354 Wo 50, CULHANE. On JOUN CULBANE, agea Gidest som o: Thomas Funeral wl take place from Bsticet uortueast, on F: o'clock pum Friends of the: tend. FAIKFAX. In Washington, 1858. ADA, wile of tue late Ci 25, Lns, at & v'elock pi of Luke Must-ugn, aged ‘Tue trends of Use -aany.