Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1889, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by Evening Star Newspaper Company, & H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't ram is served to subscribers in che eateries eto nent at decane og een By all) ae) ‘conte 8 subscriptions to advances Gate paid for Rates of advertising made known on application. «Che Va. 75—No 15,018. WASHINGTON, D.C.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1889. nening Star. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICE TO JOB PRINTERS,— WILL RE- Saveticnse Print 39,000 to 100.000 Hand fo 2 and 16 to » shert o Aa BOX 145, 420-8 Star v SS ‘TOP PIANO LAMPS OF RARE COLORING AND BEAUTY. TABLE LAMPS. AN ENDLESS DISPLAY OF CHOICE STYLES, AT ALL PRICES. GAS BEADING STANDS. UMBRELLA SHADES. E. ¥. BROOKS, 631 15TH STREET. CORCORAN BUILDING. OPEN EVENINGS. se28-3m_ 05 °S FINE WINES AND a ee PE AND —— ‘AND BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS. ROCHESTER AND B. & H. and GLADSTONE, PIANO, BANQUET, TABLE and LIBRARY ENDLESS VARIETY. LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY aT LOW PRICES. GEO. RYNEAL Jz., 410-30 418 7th st. vow. —~—HaIsTMAS PRESENTS FOR PHYSI- We have the best st ot ‘Surgeon Instruments in the city, including the est bucket Cases. liypuder- ic SyFinges, Clinical Thermometers, Stethoscupes, Bicctrle Batteries, Obstetrical Satchels and many ___ SPECIAL NOTICES. ga F JRANCE WastixoTox, Stockholders of the saan ot, Washington and Georgetown, will the Lion od i Sie - ae teen Directors Mo thas _ ow HOWAKD, Ty. <=> HEADQUARTERS FOR PRAYER BOOK i Pearl aud Silver Rosaries, Marble am ivory Crucifixes, Gold and Silver Medals Koligious articles. at D. A. L.W., opposite Patent office. <i THE PURE fest Wine NOMA, CA a1s-11t E eq CON NOISE muller’s N the produced tn America, “Vrice, $25 per di ttle. and all other 612 9th st, BROSNAN’ ad A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS eof the Washington aud Georgetown Kail- | road company, for the election of directors, will be eld at the citice of the company. Geungstown, om WEDNESDAY, the Sth day of January. 1890. he polis will be opened at 10 A closed at L2 ma. Tranafer books will be closed on thy, Ist of Jane Uary, 1SY0, and opeued on January 6, a = ey HUE, President, az1-1st oe ee eee ) <r PLACE KOK LAMPS. Cc. 4. MUDDIMAN, 1206 Fat. a1 8.10 _ALL PRICES AND LOWEST. HOT XMAS PRES ee ite eating § shivers. iy. 12 cents per week: daily aud sunday, I cenis per week. A Deweyaper fur the merchant, the doctor, the lawyer. the minister, the mechanic, the lover of sports and the mau of leisure, A fainily Lam- SEE ADVERTISEMENT OF FOOT BALL Game at 3 o'clock TOMORROW AFTERNOON, at Capitol Park, between JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVER- SITY TEAM and the PICKED WASHINGTON ELEVEN. it eq. L C.—PLASTERERS, ATTENTION!— All members of Plasterers Assembly, 1644, . OF L., are requested to atteud the next regular meet- ink of the asseuibiy on MONDAY t.VirNING, Decem- ber 30, 188.1, at tance juires your attendance. iy order of the M.W. erst will take place at our next regular uieeting, Monday. Deceinber 20, A fali attendance a Tespectful.y requested. By order of the Assciubly. POTYEK, Kecording Secretary. _ FIVE PER CENT ue of the stuck, will be duo and jayable at the fice of the compauy ou sid alter JANUARY 2, 1890, ‘The books for We trausfer of stock will ¢! o'clock today, W. E. 0} ixGTON, D.C., ber 26, 1889. A dividend o: tures deen dec payable at ihe vflice of the company, 1331 F street B.w.,ou aud after JANUAKY 4%, 18: to the Stock- holders of s.ecord, at the close of busiuess on Decer- be closed from De- wary 2, 1590, both days in- By order of Buurd of Trustees: FRANCIS B, MOHUD. retary, Other articles suitable tor giits to Doctors. We are} azine and 3 ladies’ compavion all inoue. Order by THE STEAMER MATTANO MAKES seiling xoodsat lower prices than haveever before beed | pustul card. Addrens ee Inst trip for the season on SUNDAY, 20th Offered.” Every Instrument euarantee. AGENT PHILADELPHIA PRESS B instant, and will resume Ler route at un carly’ dave, éll-ln - D. a21-6t Cor. 14th at weather per at SS 5 Ck Cl hold hereby wotihiel 3 fers are herevy but quaten or before ths awe MONDSY fo, Decenber for th . Pies attend to yor o Sewsle before the last few days and thus avoid the eres ‘J. WESLEY BOTELEK, 69-198 Secretary. cae FE SOO me Ct Tis och-3m 24 F at. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, CHEQUES anand cther securities. | Commercial _[itho- * Ott and D streets (Post buildin.) bes in stuck, stock of Heatizy Stoves and ug at the very lowest prices, jendale, Cameret aud Kedipped E. Will warrant our roofs for 3 2126 Pennsylvania ave. @z1-Lin 613 New Yorkave., your orders, S reer w <t fom fr specialty, Cana and Caddies free, jz JONSON BKOS. & CO. TIT YZ ¥n (00 eee > T a EYE oo Hur > 8S Tae YL 80k: § M4 F tro EE SS x Our Entire stock of Children’s sco 00 rit S8 0% de THT gs So 88 hh oF OSs CC a a a Have been marked denen in price, and if you aro inter- | Fe Faennaron tp ested, it will be to your advantage to call early and see the line. We give below a partial list of Children’s Coats with original and reduced prices as found im the Line December 26. Bunter Quats, Age. Former price. Reduced price. 1 3 #1200 810.00 1 + 10.00 1 6 1 6 1 8 1 8 1 10 1 10 1 12 1 2 1 12 1 12 1 12 1 14 2 4 1 4 1 14 1 4 1 4 1 it 1 16 1 16 2 16 1 16 1 16 10.00 1 16 13.50 ‘We are also closing out the remainder of our stock —"s sa THIS IS THE LARGEST ASSORTMEN? CHRISTMAS LAMPS. ©, A, MUDDIMAN, 1206 F st 200, 25c., 50¢. Handsome for 75e. Rochester's, $2.50, $2.75—all the way to $45. d5-1m OF THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST COM- "ANY, 1001 F street nw. CAPITAL, $1,000,000.00. ‘This company is Low prepared tu issue certificates of deposit bearmag interest us follows: On all amounts deposited for ninety days or more, but less than six Frinted or engraved at the lowest rates, Call fA eatad) them a poo Al oe Priut- ec Ut rumpily uarau! ie factory oro Dl tendeie Oe ian a27-3t “614 Sth st. nw. aan SUIT IN BLACK CHEVIOT. edges Fist Lruided und made in our shapely style. Price $15 aud $18 persuit. azz GEORGE SPRANSY, 454 7th st. FREE METHODIST IN ts, R FULL DRESS SUPPLIES GO « HALL'S, 908 F at, n.w. Special S Full Dress Suirt, shirts to Meas- ny GTON MARKET COMPANY, The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Washiuxtou Market Company will be held at the Office of the Company in the Center Market in the city of Washington at 12 o'clock noon on the FIKST MON- DAY, being the 6th day of Junuary, 1SV0, for the choice of Thirteen Directors for the ensuing ysur and to act on any other subject within the power of the SAMUEL W. CURRIDEN, Secretary. ‘ashington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1889. 6-1, “MAKKET COMPANY. DIVIDEND NO. 26. A Dividend of ‘Thirty-five Ceuta a Share corporation. has been declared on the Capital Stock of this Company, payable mouths, 3 per ceut per annum; 3% per cont on de- | # the Oitice of the Company in Center Market on aud sits ior hore than six micuths, but fees thane year, | after JANUARY 8. 188i aud 4 per cent on deposits of oue year or longer. ‘Transfer books close December?31, 1889, Secured investments for sale. x SAMUEL W. CURKIDEN, Sec: B. H. WARNER, President, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1859. W. B. ROBISON, Secretary. DIRECTOR Charles B. Bailey, George F. Schafer, James L. Barbour, 'T. Frauklin schneider, George E. Bartol, ‘Thomas Somerville, Aienard W.clay, = John A. Swot e, Saniuel Cross, 3 J.J. Darlington, Jobn Joy Charies J. Faulknar, E ort F. Fox, $k oe . C. Greet ,. ne, Willian B Gurley, SW. Woodward, Johu B. Larner, = Chas. Ben). Wilkinson, @20-1m A. 8. Worthington. ett soN WHISEXY” PBODUCT OF THE WILSON DISTILLERY, HIGHSPIRE, DAUPHIN CO., PA ‘This celebrated Whisky, most carr’ “~and slowly yeasted, mashed, fermented and distilled trom the m- valuable heslth-giving Chalybeate waters and choice small grain Rye peculiar to the renowned mountain districts of Penysylvanis and Maryland, and ripened of Children's Suits for less than Aud/ the original prices. | in heated ware houses, sea-voyaged and aged in the ‘WM. H. McKNEW, Guccessor to KH Taylor a8 933 Penn. sve Panaveveun Sroae ‘Will offer for the balance of the week: All Remnants of DryGoods, Slightly Soiled Bandkerchiefs, all Doll Babies, Plush Boxes ‘and all woods pertaining to the holiday trade ‘St grestly reduced prices. 8c wonder, at the price, 18¢. and 25c.,2 yards | Wesell on mouthly paytents aud rent with ip each. A few pieces of Ingrain, Tapestry and Body Brussels Carpet w close cheap. CARBART & LEIDY, 926 7th ot and 706 Est ow. For Txz Houars GLACE FRUITS (French), fy Own Importation), Ta 36-1b., 361b., 1-1. and 2-1b. Packages, (Ornamented.) EXTRA LARGE RAISINS du Fancy Boxes.) STUFFED PRUNES (Boxes Hand-painted.) Byecial Attention Called To “Riverton” Packed PEACHES, ‘With My Label, at 28 cents, ‘Lower than Present Wholesale Price, &. W. BURCHELL, 1386 F ot aw, Tur "Trxousox- Horsrox Exzcruso COMPANY, aa Manufacturer of Electrical Apparatus for Electric Are = and Incandescent Lighting, Electrical Trane ‘matasion of Power, Electric Kailwaysand Tramways, focusing Lamps, Naval Projectors and Marine In- ‘THE THOMSON-HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO., 620 Atlantic avence, Boston, Mass. ‘Washington office, 1535 F st 4l?-lmlp warm salt sir of Bermuda. ‘Ihe oxides of iron and their homologous sults found in the waters from which this Whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable and unequaled aga touic and rejuvenator tothose in need of strength, vitality and vigor. See certificate of Prof. Tonry of the Baltimore Med- teal Collexe “IT 18 PURE. FREE FROM FUSEL OIL, AND CAN THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR IS DUE TO THE IRON PRESENT. “WM. P. TONRY, Ph.D., Chemist.” Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY. THE ULMAN GOLDSBOROUGH CO,, ‘Distillers, 419-3m Baltimore, Md_ ‘TO PIANO BUYERS. Keference to the Piano and Organ Column of “The Star” will give the reader au idea of what we do in our line of business. We haves large stock of iacher, and Estey, Pianos, and specially tor our Holiday trade. wiv ilee of purchase. We believe our installment and reuti jlans to be the best ever offered to this public, Oi struments taken in part payment for new ones. Call at our warerooms before purchasing. SANDERS & SLAYMAN, 934 F st. n.w. Telephone 629. a14-15¢ cs 1O1L AND WATER-COLOR £e8,compl oul tsmen's Sup plies, &e. ‘GEO. YNEALe ak. dlu-3w 415 7th st. ow, CHEAPEST, QUICKEST AND CLEANEST =: WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY'S COKE, JOHNSON BROTHERS, 49-3m Exclusive Sales Agents, _=>Di. CHARLES ALLEN HAS REMOVED Ld huis Kesidence to 1320 G st, n.w. Office hours: §:30 to 9:30 aus, J-3U to 4:30 and 6 to 7 p.m 43-lm ~ ES. CARKOT, -"* ES OUNTiot, Has Removed from 12th stréet to 1325 Fs northwest. quk LARGE STOCK OF BKONZES, BS becacte, Blatuary, Parlor Lavels, Peet iow eat prices. GRO. WY SEAL. JS, diu-sw 418 7th st. now, == WASHINGTON TITLE INSURANCE ‘Office: Room 7, Ser 474 Lasuisiana ave, Dowling, George T. Dunlop, Gilbert B Towiles, Fred W. 8 lorace J. Gray. ray. OFFICERS : WM. BR. WOODWAL: WM. KEDIN WOODWARD, ag ce tad vice President WM. BURKIS, ice Secretary and Treasurer. | titles and furnishes abstracts and certifi- wes ruaraniecs of titles to purchasers | aud wortgagees; iusures ttles to real estate: prepares Sigal papers and atteuds to uil real estate traumactlons: aud Abstract Thereof. de to Purchaser, im Addition ‘One Certitcate of Taxes is included iu every Abstract or Cerucate, ae BO eae at 30-1 SAVINGS AND BUILDING as- BOCIATION. Call for Constitations Subscribe for stock--€1 per share—between the bours of 9 am. and 4:30 p.m. daily at the officeof JNO. A. PRESCOTT, Secretary and Treasurer, pl+-6m 1416 F st_n.w.. Kellogg Building. = FRESH meses AND KEY W, eo eure ee pea nog rae <g> DR. A. NEALE HAS REMO office and residence to 1919 Peu! ave. “i.w., where he will remain until col pletion of his new residence at 1808 H st, nw, ANCE OF A LIFETINE. “Mr. @. Warfleld Simpson left dast evening for a business ipo Boston." —Star, Dec, 18, "89. ‘The trip was one of the most op- portune I ever made, as I found ‘that old and reliable 4iporting firm of Bu-rage & Dorr were re- tiring from business—selling out— und I bought heavily, securing an elegant assortment cf Imported ‘Trouser! sand Suitings at about 50 cents on a dollar. Particular attention 1s directed to the excellent line of Imported Scotch Trouserings,’ of stout, durable quality, in ueat, service- able styles, at 86, 6,50 and $7 Der pair, which usually sell at $9, $10 and $12. Also the Imported Suitings in dark, dressy patterns, at $26 and $30, which are orth halfas much again. I shall finiah these with the same scrupulous care and attention which has characterized all my work, and I candidly believe this to be the best chance ever offered the msn of ‘Washington to secure fine tailor ing for so little money, G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Cash Tailor, 425 Cor. 9th and G st Bee OF REY YEAR PRESENT and Cage or A w. BUY ABIRD uarium with Gold Fishes, D'S BIRD STORE, 317 12th st. iw. 20-50" REWARD. ‘alicward of 300 is hereby offered for the arrest a or zereons wi Bight of December 30, 1880, unlawfully feremional Cemetery. and stole tseretrons tho body of the late Mrs. Alvaiis Cheek, w. HORE HAS. O'Nat ii. G. MocAULY, a2t-3t Committe for © rst Chueh. Be BOOK IN PLAIN AND RICH BINDINGS, Children's Books from 85 to 6 cents, ‘The Holy Bible, Prayers and Hymnals, Fino Stationery, Albums, Wirt Fountain Pens, ©. ©, PURSELL, Bookseller, a7-1m 418 0th st. nw. 70,MEN WHO, WILL r=. 1” on New Year's Day. We lave all the Full Dress requ sites—except tl] Biores th joves, Jewelry, &o. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, Cor. Lith aud F sts. nw, az gq HEITMULLEN'S, 1933 14TH 8T. NW Fiue Wines and’Brandies. ied, {o Scinolasoure and the convalescent, "ausgt fe AouTMENT OF LAMPS AND LAMP SHADES Is SECOND TO NONE. QUALITY AND PRICES GUARANTEED. BRIC-A-BRAC AT COST TO CLOSE IT OUT. 8.8. BHEDD & BRO, a9 432 OTH ST. ¥.W. Sr swine Uctroen GLULGE J. JUHNBTON BBEY, Ag Ba by Y Tse, of the Sea aay te ba it it the 2d of December, GLOnGE J. SOLASTON assuiues all the ‘firm and ali debts due the frin must. quarries 01 Will continue to mamusucture Bt do, Larticle of Bresh Wood-burnt Lime Cousumers aud handlers of thet class of Lime for fue work, &e., Will ud it to their advantage to deal with me. GEORGE J. JOHNSTO} Manufacturer of unig, Klinn and Ouieo 1096 20th ot “ Washiuston, _Teicviione Boo. a12-1m c EQUITABLE PERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 ¥ ST. ASSETS $1,119,062.77. Office hours, from ® a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. On the first Wednesday in each month the office will be open from 6 to 8 o'clock p.m. Advances will be made Fromptly at 7 o'clock, ‘The 18th iswue of stock is open for subscription, Shares are $2.50 per month. 81,000 advanced on each share. ‘Pamphlets exjlatning the objects and advantages of ‘the AssociaUion are furnished upon application. THOMAS SOMEBVILLE oe ——_* AL REAL ESTATE BROKER. MONEY TO LOAN ALWAYS OX HAND, FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY BUILDING, a80-lm COR 7TH ST. AND LOUISIANA AVE. Washington News and Gossip, {Telegrams to The Star. Index to Advertisements Tit BICYCLES ROARDING..,... BOOKS AND STATIONERY BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS...,. COUNTRY KEAL ESTATE... DEATHS... DENTISTRY. z if FOR RENT (Orric Pass FOR SALE (Houses: Pao FOR 8aLE (Lots)... Pace FOR SALE (Mixcentaneous Z N'S GOODS... Page Pace Paze Paxe Page Pago -Pace Page Page ui: Pao ¥ TU LOAN Page ES PUBLIC. 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SUBURBAN PROPERT' WANTED (Boanp, WANTED (Het), WANTED (Lots), yAN'TED (Houses), WANTED (Srrvations) . ror ESEEEESgEEE EGE ETE To Advertisers, Owing to pressure of news and the increasing circulation of Tue Star, compelling its forms to be put upon the presses promptly at the re- quired hour, and also to make proper classifica- tion of matter, it is absolutely necessary that all advertisements shall be received at the business office earlier in the day than formerly, Its advertising patrons are therefore requested to send in all changes of matter before 11 o'clock am., and all new matter before 12 o'clock m., and as much earlier than those hours as possible, Copy received earliest will have preference, al- ways, and that coming in after the hours named cannot have assurance of insertion until the next day, —_—» -—___ Government Recerers Topar.—Internal revenue, $259,445; customs, $650,933, Cuarcep Wits Rossine THe Post Orrice.— Andrew H. Patterson was arrested at Danville, Va., by Post Office Inspector G. W. Wilde of the Washington division yesterday for rob- bery of the post office at north Danville, Va.. oo 16 last. He was heldfor the grand jury. < Postmaster GeNenaL WANAMAKER went to Philadelphia this morning and does not expect ‘to return to the city until Monday, saa See past tn Ma. James H. Marr’s condition today shows no change as compared with yesterday. Frasr Lievr. St. C. Munpay, marine corps, has been detached from the Brooklyn marine barracks and ordered to duty at League Islan Philadelphia, i * —— No Bonp Orrentxos were received at the Treasury department up to noon today. Tue U.8. Cruiser Cuanteston went into commission yesterday at the Mare Island navy yard. Commander Louis Kempff formally turned the cruiser over to Capt. George C. Remey. The Charleston will probably not be ready for sea until February. Anmy Onprns.—The board of officera, con sisting of Lieut. Col. Geo. B, Dandy, deputy quartermaster general; Maj. Theo. Schwan, as- sistant adjutant general, and Capt, Frank West, sixth cavalry, appointed to examine certain states’ claims, has been dissolved. Lieut. Geo. A. Zinn, engineer corps, ordered to report to the Secretary of State for temporary duty. Capt. Patrick Cusack, ninth cavalry, granted four months’ sick leave. Jirst Lieut. Frank E, Hobbs, ordnance departhent, ordered from South Bethlehem, Pa., to Thurlow, Pa., on tem- porary business, Tue Osstrer.—It has been decided at the Navy department to have the U.8.S. Ossipee re- paired at the Norfolk navy yard, but the date when she will be docked lus not been deter- mine: A New Frac ror tae Navy.—The Secretary of the Navy has adopted a new design for the flag of the navy, to take effect July 1, 1891. It will be eppliea to both the flag and the Union Jack of the navy, and consists of a rec! arrangement of the forty-two stars, Couriimextixa Commoporg Browyx. — The Secretary of the Navy has been furnished with @ copy of the resolutions passed by the council of the city of Portsmouth, Va,, complimenting the administration of Commodore Geo. Brown while in command of the Norfolk navy yard, He will soon leave to assume command of the Pacific squadron, Tue Castie Garpen Ixvesticatrox.—Solic- itor Hepburn has returned to Washington from New York and is now engaged in the prepara- ration of his report on the condition of affairs at Castle Garden, It is understood that he will recommend certain changes in the present im- migrant system with a view to reconciling the long prevailing differences between the federal and municipal authorities in charge of immi- gration affairs at the port of New York. PantiatLy Panatyzep.—Thomas Cavanaugh, deputy sergeant-at-arms of the House, had a partial stroke of paralysis today. He was doing well this afternoon and was to sit up. HIS HAT WAS FOUND. Evidence Indicating that Benjamin Jones Was Drowned. The whereabouts of Benjamin Jones, the man who disappeared from his home at the corner of 7th and I streets Christmas night, still remains a mystery. Yesterday evening a hat was found floating in the Eastern branch, and when shown to his family was identified as the property of the miesing man. A letter to his wife, in which he stated that he was about to drown himeelf, and the subsequent finding of his hat in the Eastern branch, seem to leave at his lute home this afte he saw Jones’ mother-in-law and daughter. They that they knew than the finding his hat, The daughter said her mother was prostrated wit When tones eon y on the partot the Rotherdincaw to esp the daughter from eay- ing coring shoes § oat is still the branch in the of finding the fe Fire at the Western college, Toledo, Gir te ances the library, and et PR geet THE INFLUENZA SPREADING. Fatal Pneumonia Following Direly in Its Wake, THE MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE DEAL, All Peace and Quiet at the Scene of the Georgia War. a THE POPE AND BRAZILIAN POLITICS, SWEET SIXTEEN HAS HIM. But the Prison Yawns Before Erring Michael Boland. Sr. Lovts, Dec. 27.—Michael Boland, the husband of a St. Louis wife and the father of twelve St, Louis children, has been located at Bright Star, Ark., spending s second honey- moon with a sixteen-year-old bride. Several months ago Boland, who is a laborer, left this city to go to Bright Star and work on the levee, Shortly after his arrival there his wife ceased to bear from him and about three weeks ago she received a letter from a man signing himself “Brown” and claiming to be a sheriff, saying that her husband had got into a quarrel while in a skiff on the Arkansas river and was killed. She did not think of doubting the letter and put in a claim for $150 insurance on his life, carried in the Prudential company. The company pro- ceeded to investigate and, strange to say, a letter written there brought another from Sheriff Brown, saying that Boland had been knocked out of “the skiff and floated down stream where he was picked up by steamer and taken to New Orleans, dying there in the hos- pital, The New Orleans authorities were com- municated with. They replied that no such patient had been. received there at any time, the wife’s suspicions were aroused end she called on the St. Louis police, who began search for the truant spouse. They finally located him at Bright Star, from which place he had never departed, basking in the smiles of a youn; bride, ics. Boland will sue for a divorce an the old man will be prosecuted for bigamy, PEACE IN GEORGIA, No More Fighting at Jessup and Busi- ness Resumed. Artanta, Ga., Dec, 27.—Advices from Jessup this morning report that there has been no renewal of the fighting between blacks and whites, Apprehension of further @rouble is subsiding and ordinary business is being re- sume: ——>__ Killed at a Crossing. Curcaco, Dec, 27.—Joseph Newman of 4906 Wood street was killed and Ernest Lamberg of 390 North avenue, severely injured by an en- gine on the Louisville, New Albany and Chi- cago tracks at Archer avenue last night, A street car loaded to its fullest capacity was proceeding west on Archer avenue. As they went over the crossing a switch engine ap- proached at ordinary speed. Newman aud Lamberg, who were riding on the rear plat- form, imagined the car to be in danger of being struck and jumped off, falling to the ground on the crossing. Before they could recover their footing the engine was upon ber The street car narrowly escaped being str ——-—— _. Assault. Worcester, Mass., Dec. 27.—Owen Murphy, aged thirty-seven, and having a wife and six children, was arrested here last night charged with criminal assault upon Nellie McDermott, aged twenty-thre —_——___ Knights of Labor Anniversary. Curcaao, Dec, 27.—The twentieth anniversary of the organization of the Knights of Labor will be celebrated tomorrow by members of the order in Chicago witha musical and literary entertainment at Brick Layers’ hall, corner of Peoria and Monroe streets. It is the first time in the history of the knights that they have at- tempted to observe their initial day. It is No Place for the World’s Fair. Curcaco, Dec, 27.—Seven fatal accidents oc- ourred at railroad crossings within this city during the past twenty-four hours, Work of Highbinders, Saw Francisco, Dec. 27.—Two men were killed in Chinatown Wednesday night by high- binders. Ung Hing was waylaid and shot by three men just as he was entering the Chinese theater, and the doctors say he cannot survive. The second crime was the murder of Tick Go Hung. Tick had the bad taste to dun a China- man who owed him money, and the debtor re- fused to pay and hired highbinders to slaugh- ter Tick, 5 ease Mexican Banking Pays Well. Crty or Mexico, (via Galveston), Dec. 27.— The new bank, Formento Concession, is re- ported in danger of falling through. The authorized capital is $25,000,000, about one- fifth being paid in at the start. The Interna- tional and Mortgage bank will open in a few days. The National bank of Mexico has de- clared a divident of 6 per cent, but will proba- bly declare 9 per cent additional later on. The London bank will declare even a better divi- dend on account of the business transacted during the first year of its operation under its new organization. Gives $15,000 for a Soldiers’ Monument. Musxecon, Micu., Dec. 27.—Chas, H. Hack- ley, the rich lumberman of this city, who gave $125,000 for a public library in Muskegon, has just given $15,000 for a soldiers’ monument re, the city to furnish the site. Stabbed and Shot. Bramivenam, Aua., Dec, 27.—Conductor Du- boise of the Columbus and Western railroad yesterday attempted to eject from his train a runken negro who refused to pay his fare. Duboise was fatally stabbed by the negro, who then jumped from the train, but was shot dead by the passengers, ———>—___ A Bold Plot Thwarted. Burre, Moxt., Dec, 27.—W. A. Clarke, one of the wealthiest men in this city, a few days ago received a letter signed by “Nineteen deter- mined and desperate men,” demanding that he have ready for them on December 24 $400,000, and adding that failure to do so would result in death, Tuesday afternoon Geot Stack- pole, a nineteen-year-old tough, for the package. He was locked up. He says he was paid $10 by an unknown man to carry the note and was to meet him just outside of the city, It is believed that Stackpole is ine the scheme if not the originator of typhus f¢ t the hospitals. All three are from the steamer Westeraland, Poker. Curcaco, Dec, 27.—A Tribune special from Mount Vernon, Ind., says: Mr, E. M. Lord, 25,000 SNEEZES PER MINUTE. Boston Has Surrendcred to the Russian Influenza. Bosrox, Dec. 27.—Boston is overrun with “La Grippe.” Of actual cases demanding | medical care it is no exaggeration to say there | are 25,000 in and around Boston, West End- | street railway employes are down with it and | were unable to open up another electric route | to the depots on the day advertised. Many of | the city officials are parsing the malady at | home. “At the House of Correction in Cam- | bridge, 138 of the 550 prisoners were laid off | from regular work. One doctor reports hay- | ing twenty-cight patients suffering from the disease. In several instances the sufferers cannot leave their beds, Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Woburn, Lynn, Brockton and other near-by cities report the spread of the epi- demic there. In Salem several hundred peo- ple are suffering. In one prominent family a wedding was announced to take place yes! day afternoon, but as the prospective bride has been suffering the ceremony was postponed. Sixty prisoners in the Salem jail have it. Maiden City claims 1,000 cases. “One death is reported from “La Grippe”—that of a colored man named Lewis, an inmate at the Consump- tive’s home, who died yesterday. FATALITY IN PARIS. Panis, Dec, 27.—The large number of deaths resulting from the influenza in this city is ex- | citing general apprehension. It is reported this morning that 530 deaths from the disease | have occurred within twenty-four hours. The Bapers print this report, but some of them sect the Sgures, claiming that they are too ig! HOSPITALS CROWDED. Viewsa, Dec, 27.—Ihe hospitals in this city are crowded with patients suffcring from in- | fluenza accompanied by inflammation of the | Jungs, pleurisy and peritonitis, There are over one hundred cases of influenza in Prague. ANOTHER DEATH. Cantos, Mass., Dec, 27.—Thomas Smith, aged twenty-five, of this town, died this morn- ing. He had been ill with “La Grippe,” and ventured out before he had entirely recovered. His illness developed into pneumonia with the stated result, Robbed and Thrown in the River. Cuicaco, Dee. 27.—Jobn Hoos, a piano mover, living at No. 1503 Park avenue, Harlem, IIL, was assaulted and robbed of $2,000 last evening and then thrown into the river near the Rush- strect bridge. His assailants are not known. ‘Hoos was rescued by the bridge tender and is at the county hospital suffering from a com- ound fracture of the skull, He can live but a few hours at the long Soin: FS ig Plunkett Married Again, New York, Dec. 27.—A special to the Journal says that J. J. Plunkett, the Christian scientist, whose wif> recently left him for A, Bentley Worthington, the bigamist, was married at Amesbury, Mass., on Christmas day to Irene Venguita of New York, —— What Became of the Farm. Axpany, Mo., Dec, 27.—A farmer named Bar- ney Fallis was killed here yesterday by Silas Harrad and his two" sons in a dispute over the sale of a farm, Harrad and his sons have been arrested and jailed. psi eee A Candidate for Hemp. New Ricumonp, Ouro, Dec, 27.—At Nicholas- ville, Ohio, late last night Chas. Calhoun, a school teacher, criminally assaulted Miss May Jackson, aged fourteen. An excited mob is now at the jail to lynch him. Natural Gas in South Dakota. Sioux Fats, Dax., Dec, 27.—Natural gas has been discovered at Redfield. The find is the strongest yet struck in the state and its quality is of the best. The discovery was made by parties digging for water, The pressure is 80 great that it carries sand and gravel 60 feet into the air. This isthe fourth discovery of i kind made in South Dakota within sixty ys. ae All Quiet at Fort Sully. Fort Sux, Dec. 27.—Reports of a massacre of settlers in this vicinity are unfounded. Squatters have been moving upon the reserva- tion in the low lands along the Missouri, and the Cheyenne Sioux baye made ugly threats, but the whites have not been molested. There are four companies of the twelfth United States infantry here who are able to quell any out- break in a few hours. ——— a Killed by a Falling Tree. Vaxcovver, B.C., Dec. 27.—A terrible acci- dent occurred on the Frazier river road yester- day. Six young men, out sleigh riding, were driving along the road when a tree fell, crush- ing the sleigh, killing four of the occupants and the horses, Thenames of the dead are: James Lawson, C. D. Campbell, Joseph Locke and J. V. Bodwell, The other two escaped with severe bruises, Assassinated. Lrrrie Rock, Arx., Dec, g.—Deputy Sheriff M. C, Martin was shot and killed in the princi- pal street of Beebe Wednesday night by an un- known assassin, An old feud 1s said to have been the cause of the murder. wD rwan ac Fire in New York. New Yorg, Dec. 27.—A fire at 97 Franklin Square last night damaged the stock of the Bohemian dry goods company $10,000 and that of J. Falkonberg. manufacturer of lambrequins, 37,000. The building was damaged $6,000. The losses are partly covered by insurance, The Negroes Had Been Buying Arms. Nasuvitte, Texx., Dec, 27.—The police ob- tained information last night to the effect that negroes who were engaged in the drunken meiee with whites on the Lebanon pike in the southeastern suburb of the = on Wednesday had been purchasing arms and cartridges, and it is feared that a race war may be precipi- tated at any mument in that vicinity. ————— Jake Gaudaur’s Offer. Bostox, Dec, 27.—Jake Gaudaur writes to the Herald declining to row at Point of Pines as the condition of the water there is unfavor- able to him, but says he will row either Han- lan or Tcemer on Lake Quinsigamond for $1,000 a side time before July 4. or will make a race with both. If they don’t care to accept this he says he will row O'Connor, ———_ A Deeded Building Attached. Asriens, Kax., Dec, 27.—The bank bnilding formerly occupied by Lebold, Fisher & Co. of this place was attached yesterday afternoon by A. Davidson of Wymore, Neb. The building ‘was deeded to George G. ‘Steel two days after ly to secure his claim & Co., which wus re- in ail roof of the new shoe at Dalton was blown off all the trees vicinity were blown. ‘The mercury AN UNWARRANTED DENIAL. The Modus Vivendi Expires Soon an@ May Not be Renewed. Toronto, Dec. 27.—The Empire, the govern ment organ, says: “The reporte which have been scattered broadcast throughout the United States to the effect that the government in- tends not to renew the modus vivendi next parliament last year, the modus vivendi ex- Pires on the 15th of February next, and im order to renew it further legislation will be re- quired. Whether it will be Fenewed oF ‘not in- volves @ question of policy whi govern- ph ————_ Wall Street Today, New Yor, Dec, 27.—There was no improve- ment in the stock market this morning over that of yesterday, the same dullness and stag- nation being still the raling features, The coal stocks occupied their usual prominence in the dealings and Western Union became more con- spicuous than usual of late, but in none of these Was there really an active business, Opening prices were, in many cases slightly lower than the final figures of last evening and « general drooping tendency was displayed in the early transactions and Richmond aud West Point, Western Union and Denver, Texas and Fort Worth showed considerable weakness, The first named declined % per cent to 20% and the others m one, while Lackawanna was rems for its firm tone. Sugar was dull but wea‘ lfell away 5 to 56%. There was a generally firmer tone toward the end of the hour and at 11 o'clock the market was dull and steady to firm, generally at the opening prices, — In Union There is Conventence. Pirrspcna, Pa., Dec. 27.—Mr. B. F. Jones, president of the Western iron association, has been notified by letter that, at arecent meeting of the Eastern association (iron), held in Phil- adelphia, a committee has been appomted to Meet with a similar committee appointed by the Western association and consider the re- vision of the card as now in use by the two bodies. The idea bas met with much favor im Pittsburg, ond it is very probable that a con- ference will be arranged. Secretary Weeks of the association has been instructed to take the necessary steps to have a meeting. The card Of extras is based on the common two cent card and calis for higher prices for products re- quiring extra cost onl labor. The meeting will probably be held in Philadelphia. It is a ques- tion now whether a joint committee can #0 revise the scale us to make it suitable to both parties, Thecard rato bas never been te- spected, and if such an arrangement cannot be made individual tirms threaten te cut loose from the association and formulate @ list of their own, an A Romantic Marriage Announced. Burraxo, N.Y., De —A marriage which took place under somewhat romantic cireum- stances in this city two years ago has just been made public by friends of the bride, who has been deserted by her husband. On July 28, 1857, Robt. C, Cumming of Fredonia and Juvia Louise Kenuedy of South Dayton were married here by the Rev. Henry Ward, At the time of the wedding Mr. Cumming was nineteen years of age and his bride eighteen. He graduated last summer at Cornell university and has been practicing law. Alter considerable urging on Ube part of his bride he recently agreed to meet * her here and announce their relations of man and wife—today being set as the time for the announcement. On Monday last she received @ letter from Mr. Cumming, written at New York, in which he said he wished to have no more to do with the matter and should avoid any more complications by go. to Mexico, Mrs. Cumming's friends then decided upon making the marriage known. rama been Other Lands Than Ours, DEATH. Viexxa, Dec. 27.—Count Karolyi, ex-minister from Austria to England and Germany, died suddenly today while on « hunting expedition, Further particulars concerning the death of Count Kerolyi state that he was bun! horseback. When found his neck was broken. Itis not certain whether he was attacked by apoplexy and fell from his horse or whether he fell and broke bis neck, BaToum. Sr. Pererssvre, Dec, 27.—Orders have been issued by the minister of war, Gen. Van Nooski, to push the work of constructing detached forts around Batoum, It has been decided to expend in the erection of military works the 2,000,000 roubles appropriated for the enlarg- ing of the port of Batoum. THE CZAR BETTER, Sr. Pererspune, Dec, 27.—The czar is mak- ing favorable progress toward recovery from his attack of influenza. He bas never been in “critical condition and no fears have been felt as to the outcome of his illness, AT KOENIGEBURG. Bexxry, Dec. 27.—For some days past there have been few sporadic cases of influenza at at Koenigsburg, but the disease has now be- come epidemic and some of the cases are of the most serious nature, IT 18 IN LISBON. Liszox, Dec. 27.—The number of cases of in- fluenza in this city and Oporto are increasing, PINTO. Zaxzrpar, Dec. 27.—Major Serps Pinto has arrived at Mozambique. ROYAL INFLUENZA PATIENTS. Loxpox, Dec. 27.—The countess of Flanders, sister-in-law of King Leopold of Belgium; Prince Bandouin, eldest son of the countess, and the queen of Roumania are suffering from the influeuza, WILHELM'S GIFTS. ZanzrBar, Dec, 27.—Herr Ehlers, with a de- tachment of Major Wissmann’s corps, has left Pangani for Mount Kilima, Njaro, for the pur- pose of presenting Prince Moschi with gifts fiom Emperor William. FROM THE POPE. Lispox, Dec. 27.—The pope has sent an auto~ graph letter to Don Carlos congratulating him upon his accession to the throne. The decree prolonging the military dictatorship in Brazil for a year bas dismayed the Portuguese rey licans and a decided reaction in favor of the monarchy hae ensued. The formal accession of the king will therefore take place under much more favorable circumstances than peo ple expected. Death of a Dakota Journalist. Leap Crrz, 8.D., Dec, 27.—Major Wm. BR. Snyder, editor of the Lead City Tritune and the best kuown newspaper man in South Dakota, died suddenly yesterday morning of apoplexy, : He was bora in Columbia Ghio, aud leaves a widow and three children ke that state, Twice New York, Dec. 27.—A dispatch from Lom don today states that the steamer Prior (Brit- ish) from Hamburg for New York, which re- turned to Swansea two days ago with the loss of her propeller blades has met with another accident, While putting into Swansea she came into collision with another vessel, name not given, aud had a bole stove in her side She had 8 feet of water in her hold and her cargo will be discl She will go on the dock for re- paire, ASE Cleft With an Ax. McFatt, Mo., Dec, 27.—A difficulty occurred Christmas day between Selus Harrod and Bar- 4