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al cS “ —_ sgt THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1889. SECOND EDITION. [Continued from Fifth Page.) agencies, left here yesterday in company with Agent Anderson for Washington, where they will meet the Sioux commission in regard to the opening to lement of the Sioux reserva- tion, Alex. Rencountre accompanies the party as interpreter. ee From Over There. BROWSING. Loxvow, Dec. 13.—The news of the death of Poet Browning has caused a deep feeling of re- gret here, where the number of his friends and admirers were increasing as the fame of iris work broadened. It ix expected that suitable action will be taken in literary circles recog- Bizing his genius and deploring his death. INJUSTICE To STAN! Though the latest news of condition of Emin Pasha is in no respect incouraging, itis still be- lieved by Staniey his fellow-tra covery. The 3 continue their un- ou Stanley, devoting them- ¥ to the contention that by Emin’s would be the gainer. Therefore he must be held responsible for the injuries the former has revived. DOM PEDRO SICK. Lisnos, Dec. 13.—Dom Pedro is sick. He did Bot attend the session of the academy of CAPITOL TOPICS. ELECTRIC LIGHTING AT THE CAPITOL, The Senate committce on rules had a meet- ing this morning at which was discussed the question of electric lights in the Senate wing of the Capitol. A little less than two years ago the Sawyer-Maun company introduced electric lights in the Senate at its own risk for experimental pur- ses. The plant was to be purchased y the Senate for $15.000 if the Senate chose to adopt it, Since that time the plant has been enlarged. The Edison svstem of electric light- ing has been in use in the House wing of the Capitol, Edward Clark, the architect of the Capitol, and Mr. Jones, the engineer of | the | Senate,” appeared before the committee on rules this — morning- They made uo formal report on the opera- tion’ of either system of lighting, but Mr. Kk said that it was claimed that the alter- tem in use by the Sawyer-Mann com- was dangerous to human Ii : was told to muke a thorough investigution of the systems and report w the committee, THE TERRACE ROOMS, ‘The committee on rules will inspect the inte- rior of the new terrace next week tosee whether any of the rooms there is available for com- mittee purposes. | Architect Clark told the Senate committee to- day that the rooms would be ready for use in three days, Sciences last night, but he is better today. — Lawrence Barrett's Hness. Bosrox, Dec. 13.—Lawrence Barrett is ill at the Hotel Vendome. It is stated that he may find it necrssary to cancel some of his engage- His tru! ments. is a throat affection. _ ~ Democrats. The tion yesterday uissioners resulted in the t,cemposed of three and one labor dem- rocrats. CONGRESS. ICAN “Committees An- Today. Principe i Carcaco. Dee. for drainage « choice of th cus’ tic republicans, two dew ocrat, aud three s THE PAN-AM A Full List of nouuce de The International American conference this afternoon held the last ession previous to its holiday vacation and trip te New Vork. The following committees were announced, and when the confereace reassembles active work will commence Executive mittee—Mr. Zegarra (first vice president) of Pers. Mr Romere (second vice president) of Mexico, Mr. F Btates, Mr. Hurtado of Colombia, Mr. Mendoaca of Brazil, the president of the ccnference (ex officio). Committee en cx<tems union—Mr. Valente of Brazil, Mr. Hendezson of the Mnited Stat Mr, Saenz Pens of tae Argertine Republic, Mr. Romero of Mexico, aud Mr. Martinez Silva of Columbia. On anmunication en thi Baenz Pena of tae Avg blic, Mr. Covlidge of the Unitet States, Mendonca of Brazil, Mr. De oud of Paraguay Laforestrie of H On communic: mano of Ecuador, Mr. Varas of of the United Sta Salvador aud Mr On commani and the Caribbean Rica, Mr. Guzman of N of Colombia, Mr. Hanson of the Atiantie — Mr. e m0 Mexico. Ww. and Mr. Antonio Freu Silva of V nela. On railway comm’ r. Velarde of Bolivia, Mr. Davis of 1 States, Mr. Mexia of Mexico Mr. Craz of Guatemala. Mr. Zelaya of Hoaduras. We. % Mr ador, t ces—Mr. Bo: nezuela, strie of H Mer. Varas of Chili, Pp afor Studebaker of the United States, Mr. Nin Dr. Guzman of | Nicaragua. } il. Mr. Zegarra | of Peru, Mr. Hansou of the United States, Mr. | Andrade of Venez Mr. Laforestrie of Hayti and Mr. Nin of Uraguay. On patents.and tra arks—Mr. Decoud of Paraguay. Mr of the United States bia, Mr. Castellanos of and Mr, fan § 0 Francisco Silva of Venezuela and Me. baker of the United Btates, Zelaya of Honduras, Mr. d States and Mr. Saenz Republic, utiou—Mr. Mexia of Mex- On extradition. Tescott of th Pena of the Ar, ‘ bia, Mr Alfonso of Chili, Mr. Coolidge of the United States, Mr. Velarde of Bolivia, Mr. of Honduras. On bankin, Hurtado of Colombia, Mr. | Mendonca of Brazil. Mr. Varas of Chili, Mr. Flint of the United States, Mr. Aragon of Costa Rica. mmla, Mr. Quintana of the Argentine Re public, Mr. Treseot of the United States. Mr. i Alfouso, | of Chili, Mr. Caamano of Ecuador. } BY On general welfare—Mr. Henderson of the | United States, Mr. Quintana of the Argentine Republic, Mr. Velarde of Bolivia, Mr. Bolet Peraza of Venezuela. Mr. Hurtado of Colombia, Mr. Valente of Brazil. Mr. Cruz of Guatemala. On rules—Mr. Alfonso of Chili, Mr. Quintana of t'.e Argentine Republic, Mr. Trescott of the United States, Mr. Caamano of Ecuador, Mr. Komero of Mexico, Mr. tellanos of San Sal- vador, Mr. Valente of Brazil. DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. i LIQUOR LICENSES, ss of the United | y. | Mexico, J. A. Muir of New Orleans and Col. G. United States, Mr. Mar- | C## 0 On international law—Mr. Craz of Guate- | K PRESENTATION. The employes of the clerk’s office of the House presented to Gen. Clark, the late clerk, a gold watch and chain this morning as a token of their esteem. URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL, The deficiencies subcommittee of the appro- priations committee began its work today by preparing an urgent deficiency bill to meet a deficiency of about $150,000 in the government | printing ofice 000 for printing needed by the WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tue U.S.S. Tuetis arrived at the Mare Is- lend navy yard this morning from her Alaskan cruise. All were well on board. Pensoxat.—Justice Lamar of the United States Supreme Court has been invited to de- liver an address before a mass meeting of the citizens of Richmond on the life and character Normandie.—A. A, Peterken of Fort Motte, B.C. . H. Ne’ and wife of Pawtucket, of Idaho, M, L. Baer of : LP. 6 ot New York, and Hugh Graham of Philadelphia are at Willard’s.— T. J. Swift and W. J. Bolling of Montcello, Ark., M. L. Read of Wyoming territory. A. B. Hunt and wife of Nashville and H. Mitchell of Boston are at the National.—George M. Vickers of Philadelphia, Dr. Ramon Macias of W. Sanderton of Raleigh, .C., are ut the Metropolitan, d “ConaresstosaL CaLis” aT THE PeNsion Ovvice.—The calls on the pension office by members of Congress for statements as to the status of pension eases average just now about 700 per day. The “congressional calls,” as ey yled, are given the preference to all other calls for information, and while the condition of these cases and the needed is being fur:ished the claim- dattorneys who have fied requests for | similar information are obliged to wait. It is probable that this demand will not keep up to | the present rate for any leugth of time, and be- fore long the members of Congress will be in possession of all the information they require. Navar Onpens.-—Surgeon B. F. Rogers, or- dered to spe duty Norfolk, 20th in- stant. Passed Assistant Surgeon Philip Lerch, ordered to the naval academy, 20th instant. Chief Engineer A. J. Kiersted, ordered to duty | Southwark Foundry Co., Philadelphia, : 5 Monahan, detached from the d granted six months’ leave. | Hogitt, ordered to the uauti- . 18th instant. Commander | ed from the Portsmouth | i ordered to duty at the ADVERTISEMENTS FoR Brps for the construc- tion of the new 5,300-ton and the cruisers are now being prepared ut the department and will be issued in a few days. The appropriation for the 9,300-tou ship is SLo0v.Wu0 and for the 7,500-ton cruiser 54,500,000, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. jollowing are the openin and closing prices of w York Stock Market, as reported by special sou 141y Petr 15 | di -BO% BUA sete 35%. we —_~ Washington Stock Exchange. Government Bouds—U. v8, 1801. registered, 105 asked. U. 8.45, 15¥1, coupon, N.Y. Cem .22 107 105 asked. U.S. 48, registered, bid, 1263 asked. U. 5. 4s, coupon, 1907, sid. 7% asked. Se $ District of Columbia Bonds—Per imp. 68, 1891, coin, 105% bid. Per imp. 7s, 1891, curren: 106) bid. © Market stock currency. 107 bid.” 20-year fund, Gs, 1892, gold, 1064 bid. 20-year fund, Ss, 1590, gold, 113 bid. Water | stock, 7s, 1901, curre: 131 bid. "30-year fund, 6s. gold, 1902, 121" bid. Water stock, The following »pplications for liquor licenses Were acted upon toda Retail approved—Wm. T. Wall, 1303. 7th | street: Matthew Ruppert, 1003 7th street: Mar- tin O'Donoghus. 50 tree PO. Smith, 635 | L street; Adolph Meinking, 507 Q street: Theo Plitt, S21 Q. st ;_ Abraham Morris, W0173g 7th ‘street; ‘Jacob ler, 1315 | ith street; = Patrick H. Morgan, 459 K street; Terence Fegan, 1083 4th street; Dennis M. Pumphrey. 315 Q street. | Whoiesal roved—R. K. Helpenstine, | Mth str Vermont avenue; Michael A, i Percell, 82 K stree Retail rej eR Wall, 15 h street; Daniel A. Duffey, 1004 4th stree Sutherland. 1643 Vermont avenue Keefe, 1603 3d street; J. J. Ru; street; Geo. Brandt, 1216 7th street; Bernud Fitzpatrick, 1340 14th street; John 475 L street; Robert P. Brown, 1600 12th Jas. Halpin, 302 Q street; John Schlotter! TAL O street. | - — The Rock Creek Railroad Company. The stockholders of the Rock Creek railroad company yesterday elected directors as follows: Gev, Mason, Johu Ridout, George Treusdell, B. Winer, Thomas E. Waggaman. Jolin F. | Waggaman and H. P. Wagguman. The direct- y the election of the following | currency ‘Treusdeil, president; Joba J. B. Wimer, secretary; treasurer. The route Woodk park and onthe return along Con- Becticut ave:.ue extended to California avenue | Machine Company, end thence to Columbia road. Indictments. ‘The grand jury today returned indictments against George Mantz for assault with intent to kill E.C. Blunt October 28; Omar Gallup, larceny from persons (rings valued at €140, belonging to Minnie Kernan); ‘lhomas Kenney, housebreaking at the house of James Bayard; ‘Thomas Yanderiip, false pretenses in obtain- ing rifle, &c.; Susan Graham, murder of her | intant; Hattie Green, violating internal revenue law Lage hquor) without license; aniel Sullivan, assault with intent’ to kill (two cases): James} kK vans and Villiam Robinson, Charles Gates alias Smith, grand larceny and housebreaking; James Anderson, bousebreak- ing; Albert Merritt, housebreaking in night; Cladius B. Jewell, maintaining nuisance Ist and W streets; Joseph L. Jackson, carnally know- ing female child, and John A. Henning, vio- lating section 3393, Revised Statutes United States (sending indecent matter through the mauls. ) 5 lire jas tae The First All-American Steel Gun. Gen. Benet, chief of ordnanco, War depart- ment, has returned from the proving gronnd at Sandy Hook, where in his presence and that of army experts s test was made of the new 8- inch gun recently made at the Watervliet arse- nal. is the first all-American steel gun thus fur produced. The tests were all of tho host satisfactory character. Senge was nearly 9 miles. is as follows: Starting | 5% hs head of Connecticut avenue. to run | gxed. slong Columbia road to Woodley lane, throash | United States | as, currency, 1003; 135 bid. Oe, 124, fund, 2x bid. Miscellaneous Bouds—U. 8, Electric Light bonds, Ist ts. 100 bid. U. 3. Electric Light bonds, 2d, tis, 101 vid, 105 asked. Washingion and George: town Railroad, i040, Gs, 107 bid. Wash- ington aod Georgetown Convertible bonds. 6s, 1o0 vid. Masonic Tiall Association Ss, 1898, | ius bid. Washington Market Company 1st mort. | gage, 6s, 110 bid. Washington Market : bonds, imp. Gs, 120 bid. Washington infantry ret mortgage bonds, 6s, 1904, 100 | Did. Washington Light Infantry bonds, 2d 7s, lt, 90 bid, 100 asked. Washington Gas Light © uy bonds, series A, 0s, L234 bid. Wash-| i ak Stocks — Bank of Washington, Bank of Kepublic, 240 bid. Metro- . 260 bid, asked. tral, 250 bid, ) asked. Second. 185 bid. Farmers aud Me: hanics, 100 bid. Citizens. 165 bid. Columbia, 170 bid. Capital, 115 bid. itailroad Stocks — Washington and Georgetown, 0 bid. 275 asked. Metropolitan, 135 bid. Columbia, 54 bid. Capitol and North O Street, 56 bid. ington and Soldiers’ Home, 53 bid, ‘Stocks—Firemens, 45 bid. Franklin, asked. Arlington, G Columbia, 16 bid, 165 asked. 180 bid.” Powmac, 94 bid, . Coreuran, merican, THE SILCOTT FORGERIES. Investigation by the Grand Jury— Names of the Witnesses Sworn Today. The case of C. E. Silcott, the defaulting cashier of the office of the sergeant-at-arma of the House of Representatives, is now before the grand jury and a number of witnesses have answered subpenas issuedin the case of “United States against John Doc” and were today, after a talk with the district attorney, shown to the grand jury room. The witnesses sworn today were E. H. Con- ger, W. J. Stone, C. P. Wickham, T. H. Paynter, | J. H. Green, J. H. Goodnight, R. Ballock, R. | H. M. Davidson, A C, Thompson, H. A. | Herbert, C. F. Crisp, L. W. Moore and F. RB. | Wallace, the last named of the National Metro- | politan bank, who had with him the discount book of the bank. NO TRACE OF SILCOTT DISCOVERED. As far as can be learned no trace has yet been found of the present whereabouts of the absconding Cushier, Silcott. Requests for photographs and descriptive data have een received at the office of the sergeant-at-arms from detectives in Canada, but so far as known they are made with a view to enabling the detectives to identify the fugi- tive in case he is discovered. The special House committee did not meet today, but tomorrow it will begin a formal in- quiry intended to demonstrate who is responsi- ble for the lost money. MR. ADAMS DENIES. Mr, Adams, chairman of the special investi- gating committee, denies most emphatically the statement in the New York Herald accredited to him to the effect that Mr. Leedom had _ discovered _Silcott’s forgeries some time ago, and had concealed the fact. Mr. Adams said to a Svar reporter today that the committee had discovered no evidence, directly or indirectly, indicating such a state of affairs and that testimony was lacking which would in any way incriminate Mr. Leedom. QUERR BUSINESS METHODS, There was a very general discussion of the Silcott defalcation at the Capitol today in the light of the report of the special committee in- vestigating the shortage. The report calls at- tention to the fact that a system of discount- ing members’ pay has been in practice at the pip: senior? office, and that “the amount of discount received by Mr. Leedom from the 4th of September, 1888, down to the 5th of De- cember, 1589, was $1,859.50 as appears from the books kept by Mr. Silcott. 1t also appears from the evidence that not all of the discounts were entered upon this book. itis claimed by Mr. Leedom that some of these discounts ‘were made from his present funds deposited in the safe, but the committee find that in several instances where notes were discounted the money was taken from the gov- ernment fund and paid over tne counter by the paying teller, and that in general the amount of the note less the discount was placed to the credit of the maker in his account and the amount of the discount appropriated by Mr. Leedom. The report also states that there appears among the assets the individual check of J. P. Leedom for $1,000, on which there nas been paid thesum of $150 and the balance of $850 is unpaid.which was made by Mr. Leedom and de- osited with the cash in the safe in his office for $1,000 drawn by him out of the moneys drawn from tne Treasury for the payment of aalaries of members. Mr. Lee- dom has stated that he was ready to pay the | balance ($850) and take up the check. There appeared attached to this check a bond of the ‘Trenton watch company for $1,000. The com- mittee are informed that this was attached to the check on Wednesday, December 4, LOCAL NOTE Chas. 8. Nelson, engineer at Tue Star build- ing, met with an accident a few days ago while attending to his duties which resulted in the Joss of one finger. Company A, fourth battalion, D.C.N.G, (Em- met Guards), forty strong, visited the rifle gal- lery last night and won high commendation from Maj. Campbell by their shooting. The guards have arranged for a ball on New Year eve. Xt. L. Britton, formerly manager of Harris’ Bijou theater, has returned from Minneapolis and was in the city for a short time yesterday. He goes to Baltimore to asyume the manage- ment of Mr. Harris’ theater in that city, the |; Academy of Music, Rey, Dr. Thomas K. Noble, the pastor of the Eastern Prestyterian church on 8th street northeast, has sccepted a call to become the pastor of a Presbyterian church in Norwalk, Conu. He expects to enter upon the duties of his new pastorate the latter part of this month. The heavy-weight champion wrestler of M land, James P. O'Day, bas posted a forfeit to wrestle with Capt. H, B, Williams tor $150 a side. Grwco-Roman rules will govern the event, Messrs. Roop & Beppe of the Globe theater, in the case of Virgie Varney, who was given a judgment against them a few days since, have filed an appeal bond. The De LaVergne refrigerating machine company, by H. W. Garnett, has entered a suit against the Washington market company to re- cover $16.554.79 for work done in putting in the refrigerating apperatus, The patent rights of the Electro ma; boiler cleaner company was sold yest ublic sale by Thomas Dowling, auctioneer. ir. Lawrence Sands became the purchaser. Joseph Wilkersou was convicted in the Crim- inal Court yesterday of grand larceny of a scarf pin from James N. Suddarth, ee The Marcellus West Robbery. In the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Bing- ham, the case of Richard Stanton alias Opium Joe, Grace Ott and Mary Thomas, indicted for the larceny of #562 and a gold watch worth $35 from Marcellus West on October 23, is on trial today. GEOR: WN. Masoxic_Exgctioxs.—The election of offi- cers of George C. Whiting lodge, No. 22, F. A. A. M., last night resulted as follows: F. LN. J. Tennyson, W. M.; C. G. Gra- ham, 8.W.; J. F. BR. Appleby, J.W.; J. P. Wal- lace, secretary; 8. C. Palmer, treasurer; Dr. Charles Becker, representative to Masonic relief. ‘The officers of Potomac, chapter, No. 8, R.A. M., were elected for the ensuing year: W, B. Easton, H.P.; Dr. J. F. R. Appleby, K.; F. P. Davis, 8.; F. W. Storch, secretary; Dr. Charles Becker, treasurer. The drill corps of Potomac commandery, K. ted its officers last night. Daniel John- captain: A. B. Jackson, first lieutenant, and Charles Lamson, second lieutenant, ASLEEP IN THE Srreet.—Ellen Bowie, a colored woman seventy years old, was found asleep upon the street late last night. When awakened by an officer she stated that she had fost her breath and had rested awhile to re- cover it. She will probably have a chance to recover on the farm, as the charge of vagraney was preferred agaiust ber, Berren.—Mr. Albert R. Stuart, jr., who has been for some time past ill with typhoid fever is rapidly recovering. ‘TemreRaTuRE AND Conpition or WaTER aT 7 A.M.—Great Falls—temperature. 48; condi- tion, Receiving reservoir—temperature, 45; Kiggs, 8%, Peoples, { asked, Tite Insurance Stocks—Real Estate Title, 132 asked. Columbia Title, 6% bid. Ges and Electric Light Stocks— Washington Gas, 433g bid, 444 ed. Georgetown Gas, 48 bid: U.S. Electric Light, 96 bid. ‘Teleptone Stocks — Pennsylvania, 23. bid, 28 asked. Chesapeake and Potomac, 83 ‘bid. merican Graphophone Company, 16% bid, 17 bid, 834 asked. Miscellaneous Stocks—Wasbington Market Com- pany, 13% bid, a, Washington Brick ice 80 bid. Great "Falls Company, 190 bid, 200 asked. National Safe Deposit C “40 bid, 260 asked. Wash- ington posit Company, 120 bid, 140 asked. Loan and ‘irust Company, 4% did, 54; weked. Naidoual ‘A ypographic, id bid, Sl asked. Mergenthaler, 12 bi Pneu- matic Guu Carriage, ig bid, 1 asked. Baltimore Markets, BALTIMORE, Dec. 13.—Cotton quiet but steady— middling, 103g. Flour quiet but steady—Howard street aud western super, 2.25a".75; do. extra, 2.000350; do. family, 3.90a4.40; City mills, Rio brands, oxtra, 4.40a4.55; winter wheat, patent, | 4.004. do. do., 5.0085 lo.do. straight, | 4.5004. jo. extra, 5.10. Wheat—southern Fultz, 74084; Longberry, 75a December, 774079",; January, 504 a80%: May, 5 Corn—southern quist but Srm; white, alow, J5u4U; Western strong; mixed spot, Becember. 0x: yea January, ads: February, y April, 3v%a307,. Outs and Pennsylvania, 27: ; Mare} yb: ‘arm and southern & Western, white, 0 ig a3]; go. mixed, Zsarv: No. 2 white, 30 bid! Rye frm—prime to choice, 58260. Ha; to choice timothy, 15.00013.50. quiet and unchanged. ‘Butter quieter—weatern packed, 17420; best roll, 1$a20; creamery, 26427. Eggs quiet—western, ZJa:l4. Coffee tirm—Kio cargoes feir, 10%. Sugar steady—A soft, 6%. Copy ed, 14015, Whisky unchanged —1i.10. page ny Speocny t8 steamer steady— flour per ton in sacks. 2102s; grain per busht Sta5 yd. Core for orders—isid. Saleo— ne 15u, bushels; corn, 320,000 bushels. BALTIMORE. Dec. 13.—Baltimore and Ohio stéck, 1010105; Northern Central, 7273; Cin- Cinneti, Wasbiugton aud. Baltinere, gret cast. cates, WO; do. second certificates, 63; do third The maximum | certificates, 20; consolidated gas 3 do, | as ce Donds, 11455; rae condition at north conn n, 36; conditign at south connection, 21. Distributing reservoir— temperature, 45; condition, 36. ALEXANDRIA, Reported for Tux EvExine Stan. Fouxp Duowxep.—Undertaker Wheatley re- ceived yesterday from Marshall Hall tho re- mains of aman found in the river at Bryan's Point, nearly opposite Mt. Vernon, ‘The re mains were sent here by Acting Coroner Ken- drick and trom papers on the body itis known that the deceased is F. H. Monday of Brooklyn, N.Y, Monday is the second citizen of Brook- lyn found drowned near this city lately, the body of Mr. Cartwell of Brooklyn having been found some weeks ago. ‘The deceased was evi- dently a well-to-do man, was dressed nicely, and had a gold ring, money, letters and a will giving property to his wife and son. His re- mains will be sent north as soon as word is re- ceived from Brooklyn. It is thought that Mr, Monday fell overboard from a river steamer. Convoration Count.—The corporation court, Judge Norton, which adjourned yesterday at the announcement of the death of Common- wealth’s Attorney Holt, resumed its session this morning. Frank Koadler, a subject of Ger- many, bas been naturalized. The bar of Alex- andria helda meeting this morning at the court room, adopted appropriate resolutions relative to the death of the commonwealth’s ene — resolved to attend his Une gery ores.—The mass meeting memerial of death of Hon. Jefferson Dakie will take place tate’ prongs ot northarn, Visginis northern which has been in session here for some days, last night installed its officers and adjourned, i ae of Mrs, Mary J. Stone took place Mr. J.‘ Stoney ou Wolfe scotia it oe dy ne, on Wolfe ——ihe id lumbus street donatea by M. B. to the fund f Sodality lyceum: hall wes to bare bec dstened of My raffle at the last night, but hall the tickets had been collected wing was postponed, A PROMINENT CITIZEN GONE. Death of Thomas Parker at the Age of 83 Years. Thomas Parker, a well-known and greatly esteemed citizen of Washington, died at his residence, No, 412 6th street northwest, yester- day morning, at the advanced age of eighty- three years. He was atone time a prominent business man, and for many years his brother George and himself conducted a large grocery store on Pennsylvania ave- hue, opposite the Metropolitan hotel. Mr. Parker was a native of Prince George's county,Md.. but in early life, when a mere boy, he came to this city, and clerking with his older brother entered into the copartnership with him, and the firm continued in business for nearly fifty years. Mr. Parker sur- vived his brother ‘several years, as also his family—wite, son, and daughter— and for some years Lae his household has con- sisted of his grandchildren and nephews and nieces, It ig said he was one of those who drew Lafayette’s carriage into Washington on his arrival here from Baltimore in 1824. He was the father-in-law of ex-Governor Charles P. Johnson of Missouri, His funeral will take place Saturday at 2 p.m., from his late resi- nce. ——— Alleged Swindling on a Large Scale. Moses A. Shaw, whose arrest on a bench war- rant issued by Chief Justice Bingham on the production of a requisition from Gov. Beaver was mentioned in the Star yesterday, was before the Chief Justice in the afternoon. Judge Jere Wilson appeared for Shaw and Assistant District Attorney Coyle and Mr. J. W. Mather, state attorney for Tioga county, Pa., for the Pennsylvania authorities, The latter produced the requisition and Mr. J. W. Butterfield of Plainfield, N. J., identified Shaw as the party wauted. The hearing was continued till Saturday and the prisoner was sent to jail, the chief justice denying an application for bail. The indictment grows ont of various business transactions. It is alleged that while living at Towanda, Pa., Shaw claimed to represent large lumber inter- ests and over forty banks have suffered in accepting his notes. About four years ago he went to Plainfield, N, J., it is said, and in 1887 he failed in business with liabili of nearly $600,000. Among his creditors were the First national bank of Wellsboro, Pa., and Pomeroy Bros., of that ies through whose efiorts the grand jury of Tioga county, Pa., indicted Shaw. On this indictment Gov. Beaver issued his requisition, een The High School Cadets’ Entertainment. The exhibition hall of the high school was completely filled last night by an audience at- tracted to listen toa concert given by the cudets of the school battalion for the purpose of rais- ing a fund for the furnishing and fitting of their new armory. The program was a de- lightful one and was thoroughly enjoyed. The Georgetown orchestra had two numbers, Miss Mollie Byrne and Mr. Paul Miersch each had two places on the list, Mr. Ed Hay was down for one appearance and Mr. W. A. Haley one and he and his son another time, But these figures do not represent the work of these artists, for the audience was vociferous and almost in- satiable, so that reappearances were positively necessary. The drill of a picked squad of twelve cadets to music was perfection itself. a Searlet Fever and Diphtheria. Ata meeting of the medical socicty of the District of Columbia, held on Wednesday, a bill for the prevention of scarlet fever and diph- theria in the District was prepared and recom- mended to be presented to Congress. The chief provisions of the bill are that physicians shall report all cases of scarlet fever or diph- theria under their charge to the health oftiver; in case no physician is in charge the ‘house holder, parent, guardian or nurse shall "be required to make such report; the health officer shall put outuwarning flag and disinfect the premisesy uo person affected with these diseases shall ap- pear on the streets orin public; noconvalescent patient shall attend school untila physician's certificate is. obtained; the law shall apply to all vessels on waters within the District; the expenses im executing the law shall be borne by the appropriation tor the health depart- ment, and all yiolutions of the law are punish- able by a fine of trom #1 to #20, or imprison- ment from one to ten day: ge Real Estate Matters. Chas, Myer has bought for $4,800 of J. A. Luttrell et al, tots 4, 5,16 and 17, block 7 of Isherwood. A. Fisher has bought for $7,000 of C. W. Simpson south half 5, square 401—31 feet 2 inches by 99 feet 4 inches on Yth street between Land M street®northwest. a Football Tomorrow. A game of football will be played on the college campus at Georgetown college tomor- row afternoon at 3:30 o'clock to decide the championship of the District. The contestants will be the Georgetown University football team and the team from Kendall Green. The game will be public and a large crowd is expected, oe The Shopiifters Bailed. The female shoplifters were arraigned in the Police Court this afternoon and were held to the grand jury in $3,000 bail. sz nanedhaoarsaln Elections of Officers. Order of the Iron Hall branch 340 has elected the following officers: P, J. Byrne, chief justice; | J. R, Lamson, vice justice; J. M. Gantley, ac- countant; C. N. Krener, adjuster; 'T.Y. Noonan, prelate; C. Bogan, watchman; F. M. Bogan, vidette; Dennis Connell, H. F, Breuninger, C. B. Van Syckol, trustees; 8. W. Bogan, M.D., medical examiner, Mount Vernon lodge, No. 2142, K. of H., has elected the following officers for 1890: Charles W. O'Neill, dictator; Matthew Jarboe, vice dictator; Jared Mundell, assistant dictator; John Beron, eitting Best dictator; John H. King, reporter; Wm. P. Allan, financial re- orter; Geo. W. McKee, treasurer; Wm. F. ove, chaplain; Rich. 'H. Holland, guide; Joseph H. C, Hollins, guardian; Matthew Hendger, sentinel; John E. Herrell, Edmond Cotteril!'aud James H. Dony, trustees; John H. King, representative to the Grand lodge. — Lecture on Physical Training. Prof. Edw. M. Hartwell of Johns Hopkins university gave a lecture yesterday afternoon in the hall of the high school to the public school teachers of the District on the subject of physical training. His theory was that exercise is a positive medical necessity, Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Brewer W. Learnan and Lida C. Johnson of Laurel, Md.; George Thomas and Adeline Smith; Thos. J, Taylor and Nannie Brown; Daniel Whalen and Alice Daly of Mon’ Gey, county, Md.; Warren C. Brundage and Ada E. Loois of Philadelphia, a. —— An Alleged Policy Backer Arrested. About 7 o'clock last night Sergeant Perry with Detectives Raff and Carter went to the house of Edward Fitzgerald, an alleged policy backer, No. 218 43¢ street southwest. The officers were armed with a raiding warrant and went tothe rear of the house to avoid sus- end When they entered the stable o large ull dog jumped at them and forced them to retreat, The officers proceeded upstairs to Fitzgerald’s private apartments and there found the alleged policy backer. They also took possession of the policy paraphernalia and 3107 incash, The money was mostly in small a The defendant was taken to the fourth precinct station, but was uently released on bond. Mr. John H. Clarke ap- pares for the defendant in tke Police Court Bee ere Te nnn Shs cule Wns cree enidl next —— Firing a Stolen Revolver, James Lewis, a young negro, was near 13th and D streets southeast yesterday amusing himself by firing a pistol. Policemen Clinton and Stab! found him with a revolver in his possession, from which three shots had been fired. The weapon was identified as having been stolen from Milo Sweeney’s store Wednes- day night, and the officers accused Lewis of complicity in the burglary. From the state- ments made by Lewis officers arrested an- other negro named William Boswell, aud ae with housebreaki: tegen until next weoke fined $50 or 90 days for carrying the SS ee The Death Record. During the twenty-four hours ending at noon THE COURTS. Count m Gexerat Tera.—Justices Hagner and James, Yesterday—Lord agt. O'Donoghue; argued and submitted. Cracurr Covurt—Judge Montgomery. Yesterday—Anderson agt, Washington B. E. Association; jury failed to agree and dis- charged. Fay agt. Anglim & Co.; verdict for defendant. Prout agt. Cingria;’ verdict for plaintiff for possession. Equiry Covrt—Judge Coz. Butler agt. Shreeve; sale finally ratified. Bowman agt. Bowman; testimony ordered taken before Examiner John Cruikshank. Sickels agt. Post et al.; pro confesso agaiust certain defendants. Condon agt. Gray: decree dispos- ing of legacy. Proctor agt. Fitzgerald; order making M. G. Copeland & Co. parties. Cam- mack.agt. Douglass; time for taking testimony limited to forty-five days, In re James G. Mc- Nerhany, Jeremiah Collius, Albert Harris, Ber- nard M. Duke and Richard Walker; writs de- lunatico ordered to issue. Glover agt. Beall; order allowing John E. Beall to be examined, CrraxaL Covrt—Chief Justice Bingham, Yesterday—John Waddy, grand larceny; ilty of petit larceny; six monthe in jail, orrice Roach, assault with intent to kill George W. Shorter; arraigned and plead not | guilty. William Butler, housebreaking; not guilty, Harry Tippett. plea of guilty substi- tuted for one of not guilty; sentence suspended during good behavior. ary Gordon, assault with intent to kill; verdict guilty; sent to Al- buny for two years, Lewis James alias Will- iams, larceny; plead guilty; sent to Abany for eighteen months. Joseph Wilkinson, larcen; from the person; guilty; sentence suspende: sone a. twell, false pretenses; plead not guilty. ae Arrest of “‘Manager”? Woodward. Deputy Inspector Mattingly of the detective corps received a telegram from Pittsburg today notifying him of the arrest in that city of C, H. Woodward, who is under indictment here for alleged false pretenses. Woodward is the man who, it is alleged, obtained several hundred dollars from persons in this city under the pre- text that he was giving them positions as man- agers of book agencies here, as published in Tue Star atthe time. An officer will be sent to Pittsburg with a copy of the indictment for the prisoner and he will probably be brought back here in a day or two. pedal Range of the Thermometer Today. The following were the readings at the sig- nal office today: Sa.m., 44; 2 p.m, 71; maxi- mum, 71; minimum, 41, WDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strencth, aud Wholesomencss. More economical than the ordivary kinds, aud. cannot be sold in competition With the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold ony in cams, KOVAL BAKING PowDER CO., 1UU Wall st, N.Y. whl6-.wAs ow Reavy. Our Stock of DECORATED CHINA, POTTERY AND GLASSWARE, Especially adapted for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, is now complete and the largest we have ever offered. Our friends who wish to avoid the crowd will do well to make au early selection. Store open till 8 p.m. M. W. BEVERIDGE, No. 1009 PA. AVE. N.W. oc26-2m Dauzspes, Roxat Worcester, CROWN DEVON AND ADDERLY WARE. 3. W. BOTELER & SON, 923 Pennsylvania ave. nw. BRIC-A-BRAC, GLASS WARE, PIANO, BANQUET B29-16t AND TABLE LAMPS, Sreciar Awxouncement. ¥ BREWERY CO. of Rochester, N.Y, Beer, pure and pect, grange and ith, especially adapted for bottling purposes aud tunily use. Our Beer hus the highest -stimenials for its purity from Analytical Chemists and is recommended and indorsed by many prominent Physicians. We invite a trial order from any one de- siting a palatable aud healthful drink at Lome. Our Prices ure us follows: Apollo. per case, two dozen bottle, $1.50. Boheniian, per case, two dozen Lotues, 1. Bavarian, per case, two dozen Votiles, $1.30. dtandard: per cuse, two dozen bottles, $1.25, Deisvered to any part of the city. A discount to the trude. BAKTHOLOMAY BREWERY CO, GEO C. SUCRO, Su) Washinton Branch, 303 11th st, n.w. Telephone cali 41 227-3m, Wurnse FOLIOS, CARD CASES AND POCKET BOOKS, CHAPMAN & TAYLOR, d12-10¢ 915 PENNA, AVE, Cunisras Goons. An Immense Assortment of HOLIDAY GOODS, RICH CUT GLASS, ROYAL WORCESTER. DOULTON HAVILAND CHINA. SILVER-PLATED TEA SETS, BON BON TRAYS, CUFFEE SETS, &c., &c. OPEN EVENINGS. WILMARTH & EDMONSTOX, a2 1205 PENN. AVE. G. x xxx, TAILOR, 414 Oth st. ow, Tur Ewenerzen. This developer of MOMENTUM proved a success FRICTION BRAKE. It came oat Bi. Miuner absed in ‘power developed: ‘Tested in Gauss den, NJ ‘The ENERGIZER can be operated by Electricity, Engine or Steam Ts agreat means of Sonsiny of tac." Under eal setimsten Dives AMERICAN ENERGIZE MPG. CO., (Limited) de10-)m* 627 Louisizns ave, Fors Axo Wuurs. SEAL SHOULDER CAPES with Queen Anne Collars, SEAL JACKETS and SACQUES, all at Low Prices. SHOULDER CAPES in Astrachan, Mink, Pervian, Beaver, Monkeyand Nutris Furs, FUF TRIMMING. All PLUSH GARMENTS at low prices. FUBS and WEAPS sold as low as any house in Americ, aud we invite Luyers to bring the price lists und catalogues of ali houses of this or any cities, WILLETT & ae Austters and Furriers, 219-3m_ 15 Pennsylvania ave, for wale: ee AND ENGL V Rg a a sounel aguas 4 in the city. ceived today, and we continue to offer bargains hed 187 acvances on Watches, Watches and Digmonds @ BY RB GOLDSCHMIQ 1007-1009 F ST. N.W. OUR MOTTO, Our main object is to ive satisfaction on all goods which we sell, and do not claim them as sold until the Purchaser is perfectly satisfied with the articies pur- chased. We wish to state that our prices are the lowest, and furthermore, that if you should find thst youcan duplicate the save articie bought of us for less money wo will chéerfully refaud you your money. ‘The following are a Few Special Advantages of pur- chasing goods of us: CHINA DEPARTMENT. ‘The advantage of buying China Ware of us is that we can match any of our plain or decorated Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sots, may st be foreign or domestic, at ‘® very small cost, thus enabling one to keep their sets complete, SILVER WARE DEPARTMENT. Our Silver Ware Department, which is situated near our front entrance, is one of the most complete de- partments that can be found, with matchless prices on medium and volid goods, from the most noted manu- facturers of this country; with a personal guarantee of Maker attached to cach article, thus assuring cus- tomers that they get the genuine article, BRIC-A-BRAC DEPARTMENT. ‘This department contains our own importations, in- eluding Doulton, Vienna, Carlsbad, Moorish, Bavarian, Hungarian Tapestry and numerous other wares, with incomparable prices, LAMP DEPARTMENT. Our Lamp Department is complete in every respect, where you can buy all theattachments to # lamp at manufacturer's prices, We always keep aud handle a full line of the follow- ing celebrated Lamps with attachments: The Ro- chester, B. & H. Duplex Argund, Gladstone and Electric Burners, HOUSE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, A most superb department. A glance over this mammoth department would pay you,us itcoutains all kitchen necessities, from the cheapest Tins to the cel- ebrated Granite, Blue and White Wares. ‘We would call your special attention to our Mne of Blue and White Ware, of which we were the first to in- troduce in this city aud guarantee it not to crack, UMBRELLA DEPARTMENT. Itis the most complete department that can be found in this city. It coutains Umbrellas from 48c. to $20, and we guarantee all of our Umbrellas to be as represented, and if not found so we will refund you your mouey. Initials engraved on umbrellas, PERFUMERLY DEPARTMENT, In this line you will find all the requirements of that department, comprising Perfumery from 10c. per ounce to the finest imported, and Soap from our famous dc. cakes to the highest grade imported; also s full line of Toilet Articles, JEWELRY DEPARTMENT, This department fs one of the most noted in our store, aud is also very popular among our patrons on Account of the most reasonable prices on medium and high grade Jewelry. It would please us to have you inspect this department when you visit our store, STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. Our Stationery Department, which we have enlarged quite recently, now comprises all qualities of Paper, which we sell by the pound or quire, which we have Just received directly from Marcus Ward's factory, Ireland, We have a full line of his Paper and En- veio;es on hand. DOLL DEPARTMENT. Our Doll Department is as complete a one as can be found. It comprises Dolls from Sc. to $25. Alsoa full line of Doll Requirements are kept tp this depart- meat. Wealso keepa fuli line of Doll Heads and Bodies, ‘We call your special attention tothe following de- partments: GLASS WARE, PLUSH GOODS, LEATHER GOODS, FANCY PICTURE FRAME AND CLOCK DEPART- MENT, WHICH, IF WE WERE TO DESCRIBE THEM AND MENTION THE PRICcS OF THEM, WE WOULD FILL EVERY PAGE OF THIS VALUABLE PaPER SECOND FLOOR On this floor you can find a full line and well-selected stock of the following: Toys of every description, PICTURES, EASELS ROCKING CHAIRS, ART FURNITURE, BABY CARRIAGES, VELOCIPEDES, BICYCLES, LADIES’ TANDEMS, PIANO LAMPS, RUGS, DOOR MATS, ‘TRUNKS AND FANCY TABLES. MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT, ‘Those wishing to order goods by mail should de- scribe the same, aud will find that our selection would be the best, Those sending orders for Advertised Goods must send them in time that they may reach us THE DAY THE GOODS ARE ADVERTISED, as often we have not the goods the following day iu stock. All Out-of-Town Orders must be accompanied by Money. Notice.—We wish to state that we pack and ship all oods purchased of us free of charge, and employ only careful and experienced packers, BR GOLDSCHMID, 1007-1009 F ST. N, W.. (Formerly of 7th st) it ESTABLISHED 1870. MAMMOTH ALL WHITE ASPARAGUS, PETITE POI, Extra fine, ‘Very low price, Ni. W. BURCHELL, 216-3m 1325 Feat ow, DECEMBER 3, 1880. ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY have just received A CAR LOAD of Canned Sugar Corn of superior quality, which they are Prepared to offer at a positive bargain ‘These goods are packed in cases containing two dosen cans, and we would confidently reo- ommend our customers to secure a few cases at once, ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, 428 Oth st, bet, Dand R ‘P. &—Also another large supply of Flour re- in that department BOOKS AND STATIONERY (Q° HOLIDAY SALE OF BOOKS CONTINUES. GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER. Modern Painters by Ruskin, 5 vols. bumerous colored pnd steel engravings” Publ price 810. OUR ICE $3.98 - ph ‘A Vast assortavent « Works by most porn. lar authors at 21, 53 ant bus : frou 0c. to 82 Pe tet tirana —_ ee Juvenile Books reduced from 50 and 75e. 10 24 ‘of Bib.es, Pray oie Prayer Book Fine Illustrated Books. art wemtles amd (bows of miscell SETS OF Books iu cloth, bali anorvceo, half calf and other fixe bind on than ever sa CAFS i» complete aud the igs at s greater ir live of Chi SPECIAL REDUCTION TO TEACHERS. Baus, +6 7h a 413-28 Fox Cansraas OUR STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE, Sets of Standa:d Books in Five Kindings. GURISTMAS CARDS and BOORLETR y a LNG DESKS. FAMILY, TRACHENS aul POCKLS biBe eee PRAY! HOOKS and HYMNALS. Juvenile and other Books. WM. BALLANTYNE & SON a6 oor . Scocrsrioxs To Cumsraas Bovras CHRISTMAS CALENDARS, CARDS, BOUKS AND STATIONERY, Prayer Books, Hym Litbles, Ask for Little Mr The “Mivaig’ On the Weatbe " Aquarelies, Classic. Tales, Wel Works, Hocta, Novels aw EXc " Silver Mounted Card Cases and Pocket Booka, Leather Folios, Pea Auives and Seassors. Slationery & specialty. Vinitiny « intes engraved to order LONDON NEWS, GRAPHIC, YULE TIDE AND HOLLY LEAVES. Christmas Booklets, Photo Khives and Letter Upebers. w= Fremen, Peper SUVENLLE BOOKS A SPECIALTY. ROBERT F. MILLER, 639 15th st, Corcoran Burlding, V. G. Fao ABT AND STATIONERY COMPANY, not-3m 620 16TH STREET. FINE STATIONERY, CARD AND CREST ENGRAW Na LATEST DESIGNS IN MENUES, ARTISTIC WOLK. Noors, Open evenings until 9 o'clock. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. A FEW SUGGESTIONS, In making presents one ts often undecided what to select. We gives list of a few articios suitable for Holiday Gitts for young andold A glance over our list will interest you, FOR CHILDREN—We offer a full line of FRENCH DOLLS, ranging i price from 24c. (wold clsewhere at 75e.) up to 1.25, We clain to sell our Dolls LOWER than any other firm, See our mmiature park in window. FOR LADIES—We have FANCY PLUSH BOXES of every description from $1 up to 86.89, including Work Boxes, Toilet Sets, Perfume Cases, Library Seta, Jewelry Boxes, Music Kolls, Writing Desks, Hand and Hanging Mirrors, &c.,at e half lese than the regular retuil prices, Also = full line of SPANISH SCARFS AND FICHUS, all silk, from 48c, up to $2.98; worth double the prices HANDEEKCHIEPS (real Duchesse) from 4c. up to @2.49. Plain aud Embroidered (Linen) from 15. up to 38e. Muslin de Soi, taucy embroidered in Jil, from. $1.79 up; oue-half the price sold elsewhere. FANS in Gauze and Satin, all shades, from 25c., 7¥e., BSc. up. NEW STYLE TURBANS AND TRIMMED HATS at all prices, but LOW FIGUKES. ‘Mull Vesta, Embroidered and Vain Jabots, Van Dyke Lace Sets, &c, ALL AT KEDUCLD PRICES. NNN 00 LU Trt ~ RX SN 0 0 oo "HT & Ss B83 83 3 XN “oo “oo F ‘ > al2 421 11th st. o.w., above Ps. ave. Panavecrna Srone Holiday Goods at prices to suit all, A few choice Manicure Sets, with Sold Silver Mountings; price was 10, to go at 86. Achoice selection of Dresden, Worcester Spode, Crown and Bohemian Ware, at prices that will astonish you. Dolls of all kinds, Mechauical Engines, with Tender and Pas- senger Cars attached, only 5c, and 1.25 each; about one-half price. Mechautcal Waltzing Figures (double), only 50c. , Just one-half price, Woolly Sheep that “Bub!” and Dogs that Bark. ‘The Boys’ Delight—Trucks and Carte with Horses. Horses covered with real hair, €1, $1.50, {2 and €2.50. sine Waste Baskets, 50c., 60c., 75c, We arc showing Hand-made Lace Bed Seta, eu sy thing f ‘Christinas gift, at 6, and $12 eet U dable Sets, Towels in grest variety. Stamped Lineus. Geuline Gioria Silk Urubrelias, with Gold cat Silver Crook Handles, » % CARHART & LEIDY, ‘925 7th st. and 706 Est nw. ai Torsaws Houway Goovs. ‘The finest and most varied assortment I have ever exhibited are now ready for inspection in FINE FANCY LEATHER GOODS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, IN POCKET BOOKS, CAKD AND LETTER CASES of Gorham and other best makers,both/pian and sterling: silver mounted. CHATELALNE BAGS, MANICURE SETS. CUFF AND COLLAR BOXES. STERLING SILVEK MATCH SAFES. FINE ENGLISH FITTED TRAVELING BAGSIC own direct mportaUon), with sterling silver aud ivory Dut : SULID LEATHER LONDON DRESSING CASES AND HAT boXES. AND BRUSH SETS CIGAK AND CIGAKETTE CASES, and many other fine goods too numerous to mention, at JAMES 8. TOPHAM'S. 1231 Pennsylvania ave Trunke and Traveling Bags in great variety. ‘Trunks repaired. Jonxsox & Lorreeu. ‘We have the cheapest lot of Furs in the city, bourht Jast August, also Jayanese and China Sik Handker- chiefs from 25c. to $1; some initial, Umbreline from 98c. to $7. Fancy Table Covers, Stand Covers, ‘Tidics. ‘Ladies’ and Gents’ Kid Gloves, ali colors and quali- tes. Neckties in great variety. Dress Gods, all colors, 12340. Combination Suits from €5 to #15. Our prices are well Known to be the lowest. a2 JOHNSON & LUTTRELL, Searsxrs SJ ackers, BEALSKIN SACQUES AND ULSTERS, FUB SHOULDER CAPES. FINE PLUSH JACKETS AND WRAPS. MUFFS, BOAS AND STOLES. CAKRIAGE ROBES, &o, Bpecial sale on these goods at reliable prices. B. H. STINEMETZ & SONS, HATTERS AND FURKIERS, 1237 Penn. ave.. through to 13th «8 oc8-Sm $40,000 Worm Or Crormma AT A SACRIFICE.