Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1889, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Fue Saaue for’ Rewuane Gana ! Evening Star Newspaper Compgy, ® H KAUFFMANN, Pres’t | ihecribers in che smrass {Entered st the Post Office st Washington, D. C.,as | Qecond class mail matter} wi Sr, Priday-@1 @ yout posture prepaid als monton, SO cena Vor. T5—No. 15,020. Che LEoening Star. WASHINGTON,. D. C.. MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1889, TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES, _ errs OF RIGGS FIRE INSURANCE | MES__M. A CONNELLY OF 331 w D.C. Deve 3889... the ath of Jaunary at Sc aw, wits a Lane -agursevtom, D.C. . aa sy pw. With a % é dd Elegant Stock of Costumes,” Bali aud Dinner | hanatendchee Seeecern ee task Panes | Beata ataradtpctaly ox Wastin pet able at the office of the compan’ ron and after JA CARY ots 0, to the Stock- ire of Kecord, at the close of business ree ‘28. The transfer books will be closed from De- cember 29, 18SU), to January 2 1890, both days in- impor her best fitters will be in chance. TO MEN WHO WILL Cali" on New Year's We have all the Full Dress requt Wwe.” By order of Board of Trustecr ites—except the Dress Suit. Ever See _ OPW 8 die sped take astra i Saat os = Glove hdk'fa, Shields,” Shir | a aap Jewelry, Sc. Of course, tiie lowest engraved at the lowest rates. Call prices. = qacly to covers thems tn Sina, "All caver Pint WOODWARD & LOTHROP, ing executed promptly and guaranteed satis- 824 ___ Wor. Lith and F sts. nw. factory or no bil rendered. os anaus, FIREMEN'S E COMPANY, a27-3t 514 Sth st. nw. ae avS. 5-0 Foun FULL DRESS SC S$ GO Soho PTET. HALLS 908 Fat uw. Special jarwain Our $1.25 Full Dress shirt. Shirts to Mens- re aspecialty. ~ fs e227-Sui WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY. ‘The Annual Meeting of the Stockioldera of the Washinaton Market Company will be at the Office of the Company in the Center Market in the city of ston at 12 o'clock ou the FIRST MON- DAY, betug the Oth day jonaery, ee the end: irteen tore for the ensuing ye tw ect = aaron subject, within the power of the = SAMUFL W. CU: Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1! for the purpose of r the etinning your. W, HOWARD, necretary. x a> FOR THE PURES'. BEST AND CHEAP- NOMAYCAL WIN = $17 Othst. now the hours of 11 a.m. and rs Electing Thirteen Direc 26-t)ub STOCKHOLDERS d Georgetown Kal direc AY, the Sth day of % + will be opened at 10.1. aiid closed at 12 ater books Will be closed on the 1st of Jans RT, President. aR dat AND PLUMU Orders for Repairs to, Furnue: promptly. “Lbs ‘ Vormpany, payable ‘ket on and i = Giferent one-fourth | Kanges at cost, ‘Tu rootin A large stock of 1 the very lowest prices, Cameret and iP Best Charcoal, Glendale, Rooting Tin i’ stock, years. INO. ‘Teleplione cull 984. Se rne erace ror rawrs. C. A. MUDDIM. =» NOTICE Es. anual me ir vce e | ALL PRICES AND LOWEST. G21_| talied for MONDAL, January. Ue L500, a8 12 o'eloc im , at the office of the Alexandria and Fredericksburg A LARGE STOCK OF ‘. fe nom raslway ¢ mupany, Cameron aud Fayette streets, Alex- ‘Sconces, wary, Paclor Easel t low- dria, Va et prices. ET TD RTREALC oe. | “Cicction for Sve directors snd a clerk and treasurer dlo-sw 18 7th st. Bow. ue day and place. bar (7 ALBERT HEWSON, Clerk. HE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE STO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE rusting tetwoes OEORGE Jy JOHNSTON BRIGHF WOOD KATLWAY COMPANY OF . wder the firm name and | THE DISTRICT UF COLUM BLA.—The aunual el Y, Was dinwoived by j tion of Directors of the Brightwood Kailway Company be held at Hoom 87, 0 8 st ith € Mutual consent the of the District of Colutubia GEOKGE J. JOHNSTON assumes allt firm sud ail debiv due the firms must by ya G. J. BS ROBERT Having had s number of years’ experience as part. 2d day of December. I8SY. debts of the A to him. ck p.m, be brought ‘of the stock- t ave stich uther busi that meeting for nese which the atteut Ber in the jate firma of Cartwright & Johuston aud j A. A. THOMAS. President. Fa t feeling agsured there is i ncleot W ay oe po ged )_ E. EMMONS, Secretary. d16-lawaw ber son ave made ar IDW - = ; NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, Lime disect from the mm ee estas ‘the B.and 0. Kale, and reat my own kilns here a | Lane Consumers sud bandlers of that class of Lime for ; 4 es ‘&c., wil) hud it to their advantaxe to deal ‘with me. this bank will UESDAY the 14th Manufacturer of Lime. w., Washington, D.C. OF WASHINGT. fi Teieyhoue SYS. ‘Dec. 3, LSND, Wastin! ‘The annual election for diteeiors of this Uauk will | take ence, at the banking house on 1ULSDAY, Jauu- S90. ary 1 5 oven from 121m. to 1 p.m. Po ; ay _ CHAS. £. WHITE, Cashier. Ge ™™* TOP PraNo Laure oF RARE COLORING AND BEAUTY. TABLE LAMPS. AN ENDLESS DISPLAY OF CHOICE STYLES, AT ALL PRICES, GAS READING STANDS. UMBRELLA SHADES. E. F. BKOOKS, 831 15TH STREET. CORCORAN BUILD! OPEN EV. j USE HEIT: Sr nd: Be EFL aNd ROCHESTER AND B. & H. and GLADSTON™, PIANO, BANQUET, TABLE and LIBRARY "ENDLESS VARIETY. LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY AT LOW EQUITABLE ‘CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. “EQUITABLE. BUILDING," 1003 F ST. ASSETS $1,119,062.77. Office hours, fromw 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. On the first Wednesday in each month the otfice will be open from (to S o'clock p.m. Advances will be made Promptly at 7 o'clock. ‘The 18th issue of stock is open forwubseripticn, Shares are $2.50 per month. $1,000 advanced on each share. Pamphlets explaining the cbjects and advantages of the Assccistion are turnished upon application. THOMAS SOMERVILLE. _3NO. JOY EDSON, Sec'ry. as Bee ET A wILO8, REAL ESTATE BROKER. MONEY TO LOAN ALWAYS ON HAND. FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY BUILDING, B30-Im_COk. 7TH ST. AND LOUISIANA AVE. > F ™ Bcpopee. PRICES. ocS-3m O2-624 F at. GEO. RYNEAL Jn, Be SATAN A ND ay WET 4187 CHAMPAGSE W (CTUAL FIRE IN: t New Lork prices, dF D. FEMBRURS. FULE KiE WHISKY. TOS, Tice. 9, 1888, SH cy holders are hereby notified to re wear we December < THOMAS KUS) ter W. ‘Brandi e on of before the last MONDAY i 15 a ws Bye “apy eS ase Cyd to sane fe = - e ore few days. and thus avoi CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, ae J WESLEY BOTELLK, and other securities. Comn. d9- 198 Secretary. ss sain TUth and D strects (Pest buildin.) = : = eo Se" Ison waisere PRODUCT OF THE WILSON DISTILLERY, HIGHSPIRE, DAUPHIN CO., PA. ‘This celebrated Whisky, most carefully and slowly Yeasted, mashed. fermented and distilled from the m- valuable health-giving Chalybeate waters and choice swall grain Rye peculis: to the renowned mountain districts of Pennsylvania snd Maryland, and ripened in heated ware houses, sea-voyayed aud aed in the warm salt air of Bermuda. The oxides of iron and Tus Tuousox Hovsrox Exzornic COMPANY, Manufacturer of Electrical Apparstus for Electric Arc and Incandescent Lighting, Electrical Trans- wissio 4 Power, Electric Bailwaysand Tramways. ‘Focusing Lamps, Naval Projectors and Marine In- mallationa their homologous sults found inahe waters from which this Whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable _ and unequaled aga tonic sud rejuvenator to thove in need of strength, vitality and vigor. See certificate of Prof. Toury of the Baltimore Med- ical College: “IT 15 PURE, FREE FROM FUSEL OIL, AND CAN THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR 18 DUE TO THE IKON PRESENT. “WM. P. TONRY, Pb.D., Chemist." THE THOMSON-HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO., 620 Atlantic avenue, Boston, Mass. Washington office, 133% F st. opsuas 412-1mlp CONSTIPATION, Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY. hemorrholds, . J PRE progam THE ULMAN GOLDSBOROUGH CO,, intestinal troubles ‘Beadache arising from them. Baltimore, Ma. GRILLON 27 Rue Nanbaieus, Paria 7 Rue Kan.butesu, <= Bold rugs Reference to the F Organ Column ogee ae ars roe Of "The Star” will wive th rea Jea'of what we do in our line ot business, “W e stock of Lecker Bros Weber, Fischer: and tey Patiom, and Estey Organs, selected specially tor cur Ho.iday trade, €sell on monthi: of purebas plans to L ‘" Norwrrasraxprvo'T'xe Mv W EATHER OUR TRADE IN FURS HAS BEEN BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS. ‘We are replenishing our stock with a fine selection of GEALSKIN JACKETS AND FUE SHOULDEK CAPES In the most popular furs, among which is our ASTEACHAN CAPE WITH THE “QUEEN ANNE” COLLARS. MUFFS, BOAS and RUSSIAN COLLARS. All these goods we offer at re { ned rates. To close out slot of long ¢..th garmens we will reduction of 25 per cen., amoux which will be desirable garments for 85 $1 ', $12 and $15. STINEMETZ & SONS, and rent with privilege | tie | stailuient an ¥ has ooius before. purchianiri. SANDEKS & STA MAN, 934 F st. nw. Telephone 629. Ciretim ARTISTS’ OIL AND W, LOR a Bores.complete cutis, Drankutanen's Sup- O. KY 9 Sy , ees QUICKEST AND CLEANEST FUEL 18 WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY'S ave 1257 Fen avenqthivuwh to 13 ot cee Pauoursu Sros bla ahaa 9.3m Exclusive Salen Agenta,— — —_" CHARLES ALLEN HAS KEMUVED his Residence to 1520 G st. aw, Headquarters for Hosiery. Ladiest Guar- | $530 to 9:80 ai, SSO to 4:80 and 6 to 7 p.m, anteod Absolutely Fast Black Hose st 25, | — 37% 50c. Ladies’ Balbriggan Winter Weight Hose, ‘the best ever offered for the money, 25c. Children's Guaranteed Fast Black Hose, medium and heavy weight, derby and uat- | street to 1325 F street 3-L AS. Cok 15TH AN Fow ribbed, all sizes, 5 to 10, only 250, | SO 2 _C0Ik. 104 AND F 878, Foster's Celebrated Kid Gloves at $1, | §sg=>THE WASHINGTON TITLE INSURANCE S185 and $1750 pair. Every pair war- Office: Room 7, No. n ranted. We guarantee no other make. Will offer balance of Children’s Wool DIRECTORS; Cashmere Fiuab and SUK Capsatereduced | 4m. B. Woodward. Thomas Dewiine, price. W. Stuith, Giivert Ki, Towleat Your chance for bargain in Blanketsand| MatthewG Emery, |), Fred W. Pratt Comforts, OFFIC: . WM. BR. WOODWARD, = ‘President . * es abstracts ang certifi- a8 928 7th at and 706 Kat nw. autee of Utes t0 purchasers iSealpapent snd stonds ton wea easce eeudcbasse Fos New Years Catza GENTLEMEN'S HATS From the establishments F YOUMANS AND KNOX, New York Hatters And HENRY HEATH, London. WIRE SILK UMBRELLAS AND WALKING CANES. | “Sy nrar SAVINGS AND BUILDING AS — | Sa eodiatio€® STINEMETZ & SONS, | ona BATTERS, eS-Sm «1237 Peons. ave, and 13th at. i Mann pansies: cs omens h nd octet ist EBSO: w Subscribe for stock: share—between P for Dinzwnds, Jewelry, oF Sheri qoducall at | hours cf 9 am. and 4:30 p.m. daily at the officeot eo, 2 INO. A. PRESCOTT, Secretary and Treasurer, 3ltOm 1416 F ot. a.w., Kellogg Building. soon ke | Bulls Montaly ; size Address SPECIAL NOTICES. M.A. FREEMAN .F., are vequested 6 ‘street uw., THIS EVEN- D. MONTAGUE, P.8._ gO ST. MARKET WILL BE OPEN TU DAY, December 31, from 12 o'clock m. until 10 Clock pan. ag0-2e" DO YOU WISH TO BUY CLOTHING ‘at a store where they sell you a dol- jars\worth for a dollar witha written xusrantes that'eutitles you to retarn of money without a question. See our line of $20 Overcoats in Blue and Black also Kersey Overcoat, ‘aud money a0 GEORGE SPRANSY, 434 7th st, Rest E._B. BAKNUM & COOS aD. OF inchilla, Special Sale on 4th page. ae ee x IND. Do not forget the bie Boston pur -chase of Fine ‘Trouserings, suitings: ‘last week dollar. and Overcoatings secur mut fifty cents on gueers frou $6 u Every gariuent in ny vsial hich standard of workmauship, trim- nungs, Minish aud ft, This is a rare opportunity—one of which imme lute advantexe should be take G@. WARFIELD SiMPSON, pert mn Trousers, 430 9th and G sts. hw, x B. ASSOCIATION , 1003 F St.. Washing? Owing to the first day: eduesday the oifice of followini 1890,) from 9 aan, to 4:33! jock p.m. for receiving dues JNO. JOY EDSON, Secretary. _ EC. 28, 1889, f 1 per ceut on the Asmildin uber 30. 1839. 0, fallin 01 will be tou, D.C, of January + January: P.l, ahd from 6 to Bot And waking advances, jt eid ON. D, 3 cy adivi ewyital stock of the Colum pany of the District of. ofhce of the company, 5 donuury 6, 1890, clontd becember 81, 1880. 3. d50-6t ig” > SUKGICAL INSTRUMENTS. = if CUT PRICES. Attention of Physiciuus ts called to our large atock of Surgeous’ Instruments and Supplies, all of vest quali’ y. Our prices iowest in town, Ful. assortment of Crutches, Electric Batteries, ‘Trusses and Sup Elastic Hosier, _4ll-Im ded 0: bia Title Insurance Com- 2" we MISS M. CLANCY HAS KEMOVED TO 720 10th st. uy, exactly opposite Graut Place, Old friends and those who appreciate a table truly home like are invited focall. ‘single sleal 30 cena. By tue wonth $15 and &: “SONGS BY THE SEA,’ By Mrs, Rebecca Ruter Sprir ger. Yeloubet's, Hurlbut's, Kiobinson’s, and Pentecost’s Notes on the Sunday Schoul Lessous. Diaries, Calendars, and Almanues, C. ©, PURSELL, Bookselier, 418 9th st. now. Ci TICE—JOHN B. LAR his “Law Offic 335, opposite Ebbitt Ho: e. ‘Luke the elevator, ae <@e NEW YEAR AT CENTER MARKET, Upon TUESDAY, December 31, from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m, ‘The Market will beckaet os BS Is now prepared to furnish the best quality of EAST- ERN ICE st the lowest rates. Guaranteciug full Weight and prompt attention. to” business they solicit the tavorable consideration of consumers. Pepots and office {gotor Sth wt, aw. ‘Telephone call, 385-: H D, President. Y¥ LOR: KICHARD LICH, Vice President. WM. M. REAKDON, Secretary, RITY AND TKUST eteee 1,250, 000 SAND AL Interest on DEPOSITS of subectto check at sicht, COLLECTS und MES promptly fh: Rents aud manages Keal katate, LOASS MONEY ou Collateral and upou Real Estate, WELL UKED Loons For Sule. Xin good securities, consisting of id well-secured Accul Estate Notes and ACTS as ATTORNEY in FACT for residents and rest, Dividends, Incomes and ‘at wioderate cuarge. ACIS us FISCAL AGENTS; will PLACE Loang aud Float Sound Finuucial Undertakings, an ceaves Papers of Valuo .sctow Deposits, guar anteeing their safe keeping and delivery. QUES recoipted for aud kept maiely without charge, Will be vrepared shortly with BAFE DEPOSIT and WAREHOUSE STOMAGE Depertuente. | Will slao be prepared soon to SO FE ts of every de- Scription aud to FUMNIDH SURETY, ete., of which due notice will be wiyeu. Will shortly have for ‘sale its own DEBENTURES secured by Bret-class Deeds of Trust upon central Keal Estate in the City of Washington. In whatever copecits Zt acts # strong, well-managed ‘Trust Company hus great advantages. "It cau neither die nor alscond ; ts cificers wust necessarily capacity aud experience; its capital forms Security tur its fidelity aud skill: it hus speck tive for obtaining the protection that cau be sffur OFFICERS, A. T. BRITTON, President. ©. J BELL, Ist Vice President, . THOMAS, 2d Vice President, PEROY B. MELZGEK, Secretary sad Treasurer. 7 AT. Britton. Janes &. Fitch, W. 8. Thompson, Harry F. West, DLW. Bevertuge, Nath. F. Janney, Robert Dornan, Caleb J” Milne. Win. Verner, ‘un. aves, Henrys; Louehheim, Noy ©. J. Beli, Beriah Willis, M. M. Parker. Jobn E, Herrell, Chas. C. Duncanson. . \orris, Efinghan B. Morris, John 8. Jenks, Chas. Porter. Alan H. Keed, James A, Janney. a25-Ut & H. L. C.—PLASTERERS, ATTENTION! BA nciapors of Plasterers Assembin oud, K. of L., are requested to attend the next rox usseuibly on MONDAY 1:ViNING, Dec ing of tii cem- ber 30, 185:), 81 7:30 pau, as Dusiess of Luuportance Tequires your attendance, yy order of the M.W, t December SO, 1889. A full attendau WY requested. By order of the Assciubiy. % JUS. K POLTER, Kecording Secretary. waqas CONNOISSEU ‘ Bes tnuier's Now 23 whi ry if oduoed in America, Price, $25 potile. Bge=e NOTICE TO JOB PRINTERS,—WILL ME- i ceive bids to print 50,000 to 100,000 Hat 6,8, 12 aud 1 to » sheet of BY: oy BUY A BIRD with Goid Fishes, D'S BID STOKE, 317 12th wt. how, -NEW YEAR PRES! and Cage or Aquarian: BCI aze-ste F< ots, SILK! THIS 1S THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT CHRISTMAS LAMPS. ©. A. MUDDIMAN, 1206 F at 20c., 25¢., 50c. Handsome for 760. Rochester's, $2.50, $2.75—all the way to $45. d5-1m go> TEMPORARY OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST COM- ‘ANY, 1001 ¥ street n.w, CAPITAL, $1,000,000.00. ‘This company is Bow’ prepareit to iswue certificates of deyosit bearing interest us Lollows: On all amounts deposited for ninety days or more, but less than six months, 3 per cent per annum; 3¢ — centon de- Posits jor lore thun six mouths, but leas than year, = eee on Soneent <5, 008 year or longer. coured investnients for sale. BH. WARNER, Prosident, W. B, ROBISON, Secretary. DIRECTORS: Charles B. Bailey, Geo: F. Schafer, James L. Barbour, ‘T° Frankiin Schneider, George FE. Bartol, Tho ficsra We Clase Sumuel Cross, 4. J, Darlington, jubu Joy be Charies J, Foulkper, One Green ie William B. Gurley, Ww. codward. jul ry ‘has. Ben) Wi alos “Ea, Worthtogion: —* ASSORTMENT OF LAMPS AND LAMP SHADES is SECOND TO NONE, QUALITY AND PRICES GUARANTEED. BRIC-A-BRAC AT COST TO CLOSE IT OUT. &.8. SHEDD & ERO, | ao 432 OTH ST. NW. HOT aR _., SRR ie eating Seve Seomt a2l-2w 2126 Pa ave, <q HEITMULLER'S, 1338 147TH BT. NW | — Pine Winns and’ Braudiea * ieoosajon ih connoisseurs aud the convalescent. 423-80 ‘GROCERS, ATTENTION! +30 to JOHNSTON mo oy aewi see Bose sro 613 New Yorkave., acai Age Washington News and Gossip. Index te Advertisements cary BUSINESS CHANCES, CITY ITEMS.... COUNTRY KEAL ESTATE. DPATHS... Hitt if FOR RENT (Orrices).. FOR SALE (Houses) FOR SALE (Lots), PEELE Tet geeehe ? af MISCELLANEOUS, re Fy 3 BOE C LE WH IAS SBAVWVWE SEV SHOW PIIDISVELVE SLE SIDIVUEHEUVRAAR WANTED (Struarion») WANTED (ftsonuLANKOU®). WANED (Rooms) ERCESETSERI EERE New Year Calls. Those who wish announcements made in THE Sran either that they will or will not receive on New Year day, are requested to send notice to that effect. duly authenticated, with such particulars as may be desired to the office be- fore 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. For obvioi reasons this list, which will appear in the edi. tion of Tuesday evening, will be confined to the names authorized and sent in as above, for which, of course, no charge will be made. Tue Goverxment’s CHEROKEE ComMISSIONERS have withdrawn the offer to the Cherokees made July 31, 1989, by a letter addressed to Chief Mayes, to which the national council has made no response, of $1.25 per acre for any claim, title, or interest the Cherokees may have to the Cherokee outlet. Tue Coxpiiow or Mn. James H. Maar to- day is about the same as it was yesterday, Penston Commissioner Rava, who has been coutined to his home for several days by an at- tack of sickness, was at the office today for a short time, Hatr Hotrpay ror Department Crenxs To- Morrow.—The departments will be closed at 12 o'clock tomorrow and the employes will be given a holiday to prepare for New Year day, which wiil be generally observed as a holiday by a stoppage of business in all the executive departments, ee Restonep.—Edward J. Robinson of the Dis- trict, a $1,000 clerk in the ofties of the third as- sistant postmaster general, has resigned, Maaytaxp Posrmast@ns.—J. D, Alcock has been appointed postmaster at Glenwood, How- ari cuanty, sud. N. Young st Long Corners, Howard county, Md. Secretary Procror and Senator Morrill left here this morning to inspect the gun foundry at Bethlehem, Pa. They will return tomorrow. ‘Tur U.S.8. ALLIANCE, now fitting out for sea at Norfolk, will be put in commission, Her officers have been selected and will be an- nounced in afew days. It is as yet undecided to what squadron siie will be attached, To Pay Tuere Resrects to THe Paestpent.— The Secretary of the Navy has issued the fol- lowing order: ‘Ofticers of the navy and marine corps in Washington wiil assemble in special fuli-dress uniform at the } departinent on Weduesday, January 1, 1890, at 11:20 a.m, They will form under the direction of the senior officer present and proceed ina body to the executive mansion to pay their respects to the President of the United States, Tux U.S. Tratnino Sump Portsmovra, now at New York, has been ordered on a three months’ cruise to the West Indies and will sail ag soon after the Ist proximo as_practicable. She will proceed as far south as Trinidad and will return to Hampton Roads by April 90. Navav Oxpexs.—Medical Inspector W. K. Scoficld has been ordered to special duty at New York. Lieut, Lucian Flynn to the New York navy yard as asisstant inspector of electric material, Surgeon J. I. Tryon to New York, Passed Assistant Surgeon D, M. Guiteras to the naval hospital, Philadelphia, Passed Assistant Surgeon J, D. Gatewood to the Despr“ch. To Commaxp tae Pacirio Stati s.—Rear Admiral L.A. Kimberly has been detached from command of the Pacific station January 25 and ordered to proceed home and wait orders. Commander George Brown has been detached from command of the Norfolk navy yard on the 8ist instant and ordered to com- mand the Pacific station January 25. He has also been appointed acting rear admiral while holding command of the station, NO HOG AND NO COON, Mr. Thompson Denies a Story and Says the President is a Good Shot. The story that was published yesterday morn- ing to the effect that the President had killed a hog which he thought was a raccoon, while on his recent ducking trip, is denied by all the members of the party. They say that no such incident occurred, Mr. John W. Thompson, president of the National Metropolitan bank of this city, who formed one of’ the party, said toa Srar reporter: “It is a lie!” reinforcing his as- sertion with strong and emphatic word that does not appear. ‘There was no hog, nor was there any coon. I guess that the nearest approach to # coon was the feliow who told the yarn. President is an excellent shot and has s keen, quick eye that would dis- tinguish instantly between a pig anda racooon, weiad a [gece id time, ona weather was = ‘ul and evetybody en: to fullest extent.” é THE REWARD FOR SILCOTT. A Circular Issued Offering $5,000 For His Capture—The Paper Criticised. A circular offering a reward of $5,000 for the apprehension of Silcott, the defaulting cashier of the sergeant-at-arms’ office, has been printed and distributed to the various police depart- ments throughout the country. It is printed in the style of the Scotland Yard circulars, At- tached to it is @ portrait of the alleged de- faulter. A good description of Silcott is given, and the name of Marshal Ravsdell appears as the person who will pay the $5,000, So far aa the circular is concerned, the police say, there is nothing in it to'inform officers of the law that there is any charge whatever against Silcott, and s writ of habeas corpns in part of Fc sroeer cmetapenia tomers officers a circular is formal the notitics f the that the only rakes, we ena police STUDENTS OF HISTORY. Men of Research Read Papers on Inter- esting Topics. TODAY's SESSION OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOcTA- TION—PAPERS READ BY A NUMBER OF WELL~ KNOWN SCHOLARS—JOHN BROWN'S EXECUTION AND THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, There was a large audience in the main lec- ture room of the national museum this morn- ing when President Adams opened the second day's proceedings of the American historical association, There were a number of ladies present and close attention was given to all the papers read, Among the distiguished members of the as- sociation who have arrived in this city since the opening session of the association are: Mendes Cohen, secretary of the Maryland historical so- city; Prof. Simeon E. Baldwin, Yale law school, Prof. Austin Scott, Rutgers college; Dr. Wm. G. Andrews, Guilford, Conn.; Paul Leicester Ford, New York; James F. Khodes, Cleveland, Ohio; Dr, E, M. Avery, Cleveland, delegate of the Western Reserve historical society; Dr. i or, Wm. A. Du rof. E. G. Bourne, Adelhert college; Prof. I, H. Dabney, Univer- sity of Virginia; Prof. Wm. P. ‘Trent, University of the South; Prof. Chas, M. Andrews, Bryn Mawr college; Prof. Freeman Snow, Harvard university; Prof. Fox, New Haven; Dr. J. R. Brackett, Baltimore; President Chamberlin, University of Wisconsin; Dr, Chas, J. Stille, ex-provost, Un. of Pa.: Wm. Henry Smith, resident of the Associated Press; President ethelbert D. Warficid of Miami university, Ohio; Gen. Henry B. Carrington; William B. Weeden, president of the historical association of Brown university; Edward G. Mason, presi- dent Chicago historical society; Prof. H. Coldwell, University of Nebraska. MR. GOODE’S PAPER, Mr. G. Brown Goode, assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, was the first to read, the subject of his paper being the origin and early history of our national scientific in- stitutions, His paper was of especial interest to the people of Washington, as he spoke quite fuily of the origin of the’ various scientific branches of the government, including among others the Smithsonix the sig , the national museum, the coast survey, the patent e,the geological survey and the Columbian university. Mr. Goode also spoke at length of Gen, Washington's hopes and plans for a great national university to be located at this city and for the founding of a military school as during the revolution it had been found nec- essary to employ the services of French en- gineers, DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW. W. B. Scaife, Ph.D., Vienna, of Jobus Hop- kins university, read an essay on the develop- ment of international law as to newly dis- covered territory. He began his paper with a sketch of the policy of the Roman see as ar- biter of Europe from the eleventh to the fif- teenth century. He showed how in course of time international law replaced the rule of force and traced the history of the develop- ment of international law down to the present decade, when a union of practice and theory has been made in the formation of the Congo stxte and rules have been made and adopted by the leading powers of the world to regulate future natioual action in the matter, THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT. The impeachment and trial of President Johnson was the subject discussed by Dr. Wm, A. Dunning of Columbia college. He gave a history of the events leading up to the im- peachment and described the character and mental temperament of President Johnson. He gave a clear, concise account of the trial and of all the attending circumstances, which received the closest attention of all in the audience. By special motion the usual limited time for the papers was extended in order that Dr. Dun- ning might be able to finish the reading of his paper. JOHN DROWN'S TRIAL, Gen. Marcus J. Wright of the war records Telegrams to The Star. EVERYBODY IS IN TROUBLE. Mr. Parnell is Bothered by the, O'Shea Suit. THE WEST SWEPT BY A STORM. epee Dakota Settlers Scared to Death by Halforeeds, BERNHARDT SCARED OUT OF HER WITS. The Influenza Tickling the Noses of the Nation. eee THE TALE OF WOE TODAY IS LONG ANDSAD. —_—— GLADSTONE’S JOY. He is Trying to Answer the Congratula- tions That Pour in Upon Him, Loxpow, Dec. 30,—Mr, Gladstone ix busy to- day receiving deputations and presents at Hawarden castle and dictating replies to some of the most notable of the thousands of con- gratulatory messages received by him yester- day and today. He is not only a grand old man buta happy one, and everybody is happy that he isso. Asa wind-up of the day's pleas- urable events Mr. Gladstone will speak at a banquet given tonight by the liberal party or- ganization of the district at the neighboring town of Chester, Sir Walter Foster and other liberal members of parliament are booked to be present. Sir William Harcourt will at the same time be speaking at a banquet in Mr. Gladstone's honor at Derby. A Decision in the Kemmiler Case Settles the Question. Rocurster, N.¥., Dec. 30,—This morning a decision in the Kemmler case with a long opinion by Judge Dwight was handed down, He concludes: “The light of the scientific evi- dence in this case is sufficient, as we think, to remove every reasonable doubt that the passage of a current of electricity of a certain well-determined imtensity through the vital parts of the body, under chosen conditions of contact and resistance, must resuit in instant death, If the question were of the advisability in the change of the mode of inflicting death by capital punishment the discussion might be prolonged. As we are confined to the question of constitutionality we deem farther discussion unnecessary. The order dismissing the writ of habeas corpus and remauding the prisoner ust be aftirmed.” ee TWO HUNDRED HORSES STOLEN. Tennessee Farmers Panic Stricken by a Band of Horse Thieves, Cuatravoooa,Tess., Dec. 30.—What amounts to a panic exists among the farmers of David- son and adjoining counties in middle Tennes- see, A splendidly organized band of horse thieves has been operating there for months without let or hindrance, It is estimated that within the last two weeks two bundred horses have been stolen and run into Kentucky fast- nesses, where it is next to impossible to follow them or the thieves. Not one of these animals has be x recovered, It is supposed the thieves have a regular underground route into Cincin- nati, where the stolen horses are sold. Gen. office read a paper on the trial and execution of Jobn Brown. He gave a somewhat brief sum- mary of Brown's connection with the anti- slavery movement and of his capture of Harper's Ferry. In answer to the charges that Brown did not have a fair trial Gen. Wright gave an account of the triai, of the evidence of Hon. D, W. Voorhees, who defended one of the prison- ers, and Joh: Brown's own statement regard- ing the fairness of his trial. He also gave some extracts from the arguments of the counsel and also the charge of Hon. Richard Parker, the presiding judge of the trial. An interesting ac- count of the executio: was given us it was written by an eye witness on the evening after that event, CONGRESSIONAL GOVERNMENT, Dr. Freeman Snow of Harvard university read a paper which had for ita subject a de- fense of congressional government. He said that many Americans, following the late Mr. Bagehot. are engaged in drawing comparisons between the English and American constitu- tious, finding most of the advantages on the side of the English. The multitude, it is said, needs to be led; hence we should adopt the system of responsible leadership. He dis- cussed the error of this view and spoke fully of our methods ot government, with its merits and demerits, and in speaking of American politics said, in conclusion, that the present condition of our politics is largely a legacy left us by the slavery struggle and the civil’ war. It isan abnormal condition of things and will pass away—it 18 even now on the wane, Mr. Clarence Winthrop Bowen, treasurer of the association, reported that the receipts for the year amounted to $1,737.41 and expenses to $960.79, and total assets, including cash and investments,amounting to $4,534. 94,an increase of $1,116.62 since the last report. After ad- journment at the close of the morning session the members of the association grouped them- selves on the steps of the museum and were photographed, IMPROVED METHODS OF TEACHING HISTORY, The evening session Saturday was largely at- tended. President Charles Kendall Adams, LL.D., of Corneil university, president of the association, delivered the inaugural address, W. H. Jackson of the famous Belle Meade farm, Col, John Overton, and the Cockerills are pre- paring a farmers’ association, which, with an abundance of money to back it, will employ adequate and competent foice to annihilate the robbers,” ——_—_ BERNHARDT FAINTED. Almost a Disaster While She Was Playing Joan ad’ Arc. Panis, Dec. 30.—During the performance of Joan d’ Are by Sarah Bernhardt last night the pyre used in the play became ignited from the surrounding fire, There was great excitement among the audience and a panic was narrowly averted. Beruhardt was on the stage at the time and fainted from fright, but was untouched by the flames. Two scene shifters were seri- ously burned while extinguishing the flames, ieee They Fought a Draw. Portiann, Oxnr., Dec. 30.—James Corbett and Daye Campbell, fought a ten-round contest here last night before 3,000 people. Honors were about evenly divided, Tbe referee declared the match a draw, ES Suffering in Kansas. Wicurra, Kax., Dec. 30.—An appeal for aid comes from the people of Sherman county, in the western part of this state. The cold snap which prevailed in this section Saturday seems to have developed into a blizzard of the west, and anywhere from a foot to three feet of snow covers the ground. The appeal has cre- ated no surprise, as it was expected with the first severe weather. It was known that the settlers on these treeless pairies wore auequip- ped for winter. Their houses for the most part are sod shantica, ———— Foul Play Feared. Broominotos, In., Dec. 30.—M. G, Patter- son of Decatur, Ill, who is the contractor for the brick work on the new buildings at the soldier's orphaus home, disa; He took for his subject the recent advance- ment of historical studies in the colleges and universities of America and Europe. He pre- sented a brief outline of what has mn done in the last few years in the way of improving on the old methods of studying and teaching his- in the larger institutions of leatning and@ discussed the different methods pursued in the Various universities, At the close of his Pa were made on the subject by ex-Presi- déht White of Cornell, Prof Austin Scott, fessor of history and political science at utgers, and Senator Hoar. Mr. Talcott Wal- liams of Philadelphia was to have read a paper on historical survivals in Morocco, but was revented from being present by illness. In Eis ‘stead Mr. Mercer Coen of tho Maryland historical society gave an account of the finding of the Calvert papers. COMMITTEES APPOINTED, The session closed with the announcement of the following commitgees: Auditing—John A. King of New York and Gen. Charles W. Darling of Utica, N.Y. Nomination of officers—Millen Chamberlain of Boston, Judge Charles A. Peabody of New York and ident James C. Weiling of the Columbian university of Wi ‘Time and place of next meeting —Gen. George W. Callum of New York, Hon. William Wirt Henry of Ric! and Dr. William F. Poole of Chicago. Resolutions—Gen, James G. Wilson of New —_ and Dr, Freeman Suow of Harvard Finsnce—Hoa. John Jay of New York, Ed- ward Schell of New York and Prof, Clarence W. Bowen of Philadelphia, r. G. Brown Goode of Washing- ton, Prof. Albert Bushwell Hart of Harvard university, Prof. Moses Coit Tyler of Cornell university, Dr. William F. of and Dr, Herbert B. Adams of r remarks ————— Manive Orpers.—Capt. Henry C. Cochrane and First Lieut, P. St. C. Murphy, U.S, corps, have been detched from duty st the Brooklyn navy yard and ordered to the League Island navy d peared Tuesday, It is believed he has been foully dealt with. He drew $1,000 from a bank that day to pay his employes and about dusk took a street car for Normal, —_—_.___ Ed Hanlan and Gaudaur. New Youx, Dec. 30.—Edward Hanlan is out with a reply to the challenge of Juke Gaudaur, in which the Canadian says he will row Gaudaur a single scull shell race for from $2,000 to €5,000, the race to be rowed before next July. Hanlan mentions a number of lakes upon which the race may be rowed, but finally leaves the choice to a referee, ——_= Good-bye to Pimlico. Baxtmtone, Mp., Dec. 30.—The Maryland jockey club held a meeting today for the pur- pose of deciding whether or not running races in the future shall be given at Pimlico. ‘The opinion was almost unanimous that the club ould disband, and a resolution to that effect was adopted, A committee of three—ex-Gov, UNDER FALLEN WALLS. Fifty Workmen Imperilied in the St. Louis Academy of Music. Sr. Lov, Mo., Dec. 30.—The scademy of music, in course of erection on 13th street And Washington avenue, fell in a heap at 10:30 this morning, burying several workmen on the works, The building had gone up as high as the third story, Fifty workmen were in the building. A number of them are missing and firemen are at work searching the ruins, Search revealed only one wounded man, Wm, Litford, who has a rib broken and is somewhat bruised. Nobody was killed. PARNELL REPLIES, He Charges that the O'Shea Divorce Suit is Prompted by Political Malte. Dvarrx, Dec. 30.—Mr, Parnell writes to the Freeman's Journal stating that he has not as yet received notice of the filing of a divorce it by Capt, O'Shea against nis wife and in which he is named as co-respondent. Mr. Par- nell states that he has constantly resided af | Eltham since 1880 and was frequently there ip the absence of Capt. O'Shea and that the Int- ter was cognizant of the fac! He farther de- clares that the action of Capt. O'Shea im bring- ing the suit was instigated by Mr. Houston, secretary of the Irish loyal and patriotic union, for the purpose of creating a feeling against him and diminishing the amount of damages that may be awarded him in his libel suit against the Timex, MR, HOUSTON DENIES IT. Mr. Houston has written a letter denying Mr. Parnell’s statement. Mr. Houston says he b no knowledge of the action taken by Capt O'Shea until he saw the announcement of the divorce caxe published in the papers Saturday GOING TO CATCH SEALS. The British Sealers Have No Fear of Our Tactics, 90.—The first sealing schooner to get away for the yearly southern cruise Was the schoouer Triumph, which sailed Saturday with an experienced crew of seal hunters, The Triumph was the schooner which was first boarded and searched last year by the revenne cutter Rush and which brought 6 of the seizure of the famous Black Diamond. The balance of the fleet will sail in a few days, Far from being discouraged by lust season's seizures or by the non-settloment of the Behring sea dispute, sealing men are ac- tive. Several new schooners have been pur- chased in Nova Scotia and are being brought around Cape Horn to engage in the work. More vessels will leave this port for the Behr ing sea the coming scason than ever before, THE UNWELCOME GRUPPE, New York’s Finest in Its Clutches and the Disease Kampant Everywhere. Vicronta, B.C., New York, Dec. 30.—According to the offi- cial records nearly 300 policemen are laid up with the grippe, This number includes In- spector Steers, A number of sergeants and detectives are also lnid up, while several cap- tains are mentioned on the sick list. The fear is that the epidemic has seized upon the force. A DEATH IN PRILADELPHIA, Partapecraia, Dec, 30.—The first death from influenza was reported last night. It was Jno, McLaughlin, eight years of age, who lived at 721 Webb street, The doctors say that pneu- monia, which was the immediate cause of developed from “‘la grippe. NO GRIP THERE, Cutcaco, Dec, 30,—The Russian influenza has not yet nade ite appearance in Chicago. ‘This is the op nion of the medical men of the city, Doctors are unanimous in saying that the reported cases are nothing more than day colds ai —_—_.__ Tried to be a Murderer. Newark, N.J., Dec. 30.—Samuel E, Scudder alias Samuel E. Johnson, a colored hostler, Saturday night attempted to murder his wife's father und brother, bat the balls sped wide of the mark, Scudder was subsequently found by @ policeman, and, drawing @ pistol, shot bim- mt He will di J — the Family. New York, Dec. 30.—Henry C. Moller, wealthy Hoboken man, committed suicide last night by blowing out bis brains with a revolver, It is supposed Moller was temporarily insane, His father suicided seven years ago. A Farmer Fired Upon. WGaarroy, W.Va., Dec. 30.—Josepn Griffith, prominent Taylor county farmer, was fired upon early Friday morning and seriously wounded, three balls taking effect. Charles is under arrest on suspicion, ie Wall Strect Today. New York, Dec. 30.—The stock market this morning was @ continuation of that of Satur- day and at the opening morning pressure to sell was very heavy, first prices being generally from}¢ to 1 percent lower, Louisville and Nashville, Erie and Jersey Central showing the heaviest declines, At the concessions, how- ever, the market me}with most pronounced support and further declines in most of the list were insignificant, while many stocks recovered fractionally in the early dealings, Louisville und Nashville and the grangers being specially conspicuous, thgugh Burlington was an excep- tion, with a loss of 3 per cent. Missouri Pacific, Fort Worth and Reading were the weak pomw in the market, and the latter dropped iy per cent to 36 and the other two 1 per cent cach, to 68!g and $25, respectively. New Euglund also showed cousijerable weakness on light business, while the trusts were all firm. The market soun quicted down after the first burst and prices thereatter moved withm narrow limits, While the weak stocks all recovered, partially, from the lowest prices, At 11 o'clock the market was rather quiet and fairly steady, at small and irregular changes from opening prices, a Suffocated by Gas, Sax Francisco, Dec, 30.—Mrs. Erwin and her daughters Mary and Bessie,from Benton county, Mo., were found asphyxiated in their room ia an Oakland hotel yesterday morning, A Report Untrue. Cucaso, Dec, 30.—The report circulated this morning that a terrible wreck had occurred om the Lilinois Central snow found to be untrae, A Boston Fire Commissioner Gone. Bostox, Dec, 30.—Ex-fire Commissioner Oden Bowie, R. C. Hall and Jobn 8. Gittings— were appointed to di of the club’ p rop- erty, which is valued at $60,000, divide the oceeds the members, and all ‘the affairs of the concern. af 5 the As the the other end of the over @ book in the a in wall in order So strangle har ‘to death. The officer struck him Srappled with hum in a tussle for the At this mo- ment a huge bull dog owned by Lenz rushed from the next room and the officer by Fora few the battle was i i i i i Henry W. Longley died yesterday of pneumo- nia, Mr. Longley was aflicted with influenza last week, and apparently recovered from the — when pneumonia set in with fatal re- ts, —___ A New Union Pacific President. Denver, Cot., Dec. 30,—It is stated that 8 H. H. Clark, general manager of the Missouri Pacific, hus been tendered the presidency of the Union Pacific railway, Charles Francis Adams being anxious to resign the office, TAKE YOUR CHOICE. Boston, Dec. 30.—The story from Denver this morning that the presidency of the Union Pacific railway has been tendered to General Manager 8. H. H. Clark of the Missouri Pacific is pronounced absvlute nonsense at the Union Pacitic offices in this city, <i Shot In Bed. Boscosen, Wis., Dec. 30.—A double murder was committed at Mount Sterling, Crawford county, about twenty-two miles from this city, yesterday morning. Jerry O'Neill and his wife were fatally shot while mm bed, the former in the breast and the latter iu the stomach, by an unknown assailant, The murderer What the object was is not known, as was stolen, He Had a Wie After All. Mancuesten, N. H., Dec. 30.—The funeral y of Nathaniel E. Robinson, the overs seer who suicide csreaneerye day, brough it a remarkable story of deser- tion. eosinton a his twenty-four years here had ‘that be i E ; have Sie nad we woven her husband. An item printed last ‘in a Providence death of the overseer led Stioudanes of his wifetand child st the funeseh, >