Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1890, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Oorner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres ‘TAR is served to snbscribers in the ‘Tne Evexrsa efty by carriers, on their owmaccount, at 10 cents per week. or 44c. per mouth. Copies ai the counter, + cents each. By mail—postage pre Benth. one year, $6. six mouths, $J {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C..as second-class mail matter.) Tne Wrexty Sran—published on Friday—l a ‘Jear. postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents £2-All mail subscriptions must be paid im advance; Be paper sent longer is paid for. Kates of advertising made known on application — Che ! Vor. T6—No 15,025, WASHINGTON, D.C... SATURDAY. JANUARY 4, 1890. ening Star. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. * T. CALDWELL, M.D. SPECIAL NUTICE—JOH Bek Tihovea his Law Offices to #t., Adams Building, opposite Ebbitt House trance. Taketheelevator. 28-100 ¢ MARKET COMPANY. a L Meeting of the Stockholders of the Aram Market Company will be held at the Office Center Market in the city of the FIRST MON- wary, 1N90, for t a> WASHINGTOS The w ek Boo day of Jax eo “Directors for the ensuing year and orporation, = SAMUEL Washington, D.C. Dec WASHINGTON LOAN AND THUST COM- ‘ANY, 1001 F street n.w. i hy # ROW prepared to issue certificates of depont eating iniezest a6 follows: On ait amounts de ated for ninety days or more, but less than six than siz months, but less than a y¢ its of one year or longer. Secured inv or wal : : iH. WARNER, President, DIRECTORS: }. Bailey, Geo! ¥. Schafer, Se = +. Frankiin Schneider, chard W. Clay. John A. Swope. J. J. Dartington, «Hattersley W. 3 ‘feon, raesdell, act on any other subject within the power of the Boe PEARY OFFICE © CAPITAL, $1.000,600.00. fas, 3 per ceut per abhum, 3M per centon de- W. B. ROBISON, Secretary. George E. Burtol, Thomas Somerville, George Tri | brazed Fane | A. DEPUL & SON, 818 and 8: SPECIAL NOTICES. _| THE WwW TRIBUNE FOR THIS | week has a sketch of Alice C. Fletcher, one | jost interesting w of America. For sale | stauds and at the otlice, 1010 Gst. new. 1t* ONE GOOD RFs EIGH- TEEN NE . Put this on sour list uf kood resolu- lesuived, I will buy y mM Simpson, the “Expert? ‘Tailor, and save twenty: Ave per cent, Desides cetting Bevter Clothes and a erfect Fit™ January is the month for “Extra” tr, and £ that Judici us op= rehase. splendid at SU, up to B19) i ir. G.WARFIELD STMPSON, Expert in Trousers and Cast Taslor, # _ Cor. Oth aud G sts. u.w. = WE HAY Sey i: Agents of by Lutz Bros. the Distrier of C: Pickled Good GEORGETOWN MASONIC HALL ASSO- Ciation.— The annual meeting of the stuck- hotlers of the above uamed association, for the pur- eof electing tors for the ensui will be beld at |. Georgetown, D.C., DAY, Jawuary on EW! BARRETT, Secretary, T HAVE SOLD Provision Depart Robert A. t the same t putron- a Wishing @ coutinuancs of the namie, I remain theirs, most respectfully, WILTON HAR Flour and F 10 Cat. n.w., opp. B. Warner, ©. CGreen, ine Wiliam B Gurley, 5, W. Woodward, mB. Larner, Chas, Benj. Wilkinson, erry ALS. Worthington. | eae tsoN WHISKY." | — 1 PRODUCT OF THE WILSON DISTILLERY, HIGHSPIRE, DAUPHIN CO., PA. Thie celebrated Whisky, most carefully and slowly yeanted, mashed. fermented and distilled from the 1n- valuable beaith giving Chalybeate waters and choice mall grain Kye peculiar to the renowned mountain districts of Pennsylvauia and Maryland, and ripened in heated ware houses, sea-voyaged aud aged in the | ‘warm seit air of Bermuda. The oxides of iron and ; their homologous salts found in the waters from which this Whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable and uuequaled asa tonic and rejuvenstor to those in eed of strength, Vitality and vigor See certificate of Prof. Tonry of the Baltimore Med- Seal College: “I IS PURE. FREE FROM FUSEL OIL, AND CAN THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR 18 DUE TO ‘THE 1k0N PRESENT. “WAM. P. TONRY, Ph.D.. Chemist” ar AMB, 800 10th st. 2. ALS. => REMOVAL, MAUL Engraver, Stercotyper his place of business from the the new Star building, 414 11th st. nw. > SEE “AMUSEMEN 1S." Persons who, in consequen on the Art of Imitating t au the Frenchiuan's Voice, just previous to the holidays decided to Join Professor CULLIEKE’S French Course are notified that the New Classes will open Thursday, January 9, at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. (repeated), aud thetes.ter Few ularly, at the same hours, Tuesdays, Wednend Saturdays, Ladies’ Class—Saturday mornings at 11 orelock. Advanced Clas Thursdays and Fridays at 6:49 pm. Pupils gu: cd agaiunt lows of lessons, 1708 Lst nos. 8.13, 13" WASHINGTON, D. ‘The copartuerslip heretc tween J.W. Trumble aud LW. Gibson, under the firm name of Trumble & Gibson, Builders, has this day dislved Dy mutu: J. W. TRUMBLE, L. W FOR SALE—IN PART OR AS A WHOLE, Tare chance for an investment, 19 new nen, 10-fo+ Talley im rear ofeach: reut $12 per mouth. Price §1,200and 81,500 euch. Located in an improved section of the CHARLES H. FICKLING, 1264 5 JOYCE, Electrotyper, has rmoved » printing oftics to Jas eof the Lecture-Lessons t-rooin F and #1. Terms easy. northwest. OF DI SHIP.—‘The Partnership between Edward L. Dent aud George Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY. the firm name of Kdward L-'Denta Ce.” has been dine : = ved. The business wiil hereatter mducted as THE ULMAN GOLDSBOROUGH CO, Sbranch of Edward tc Dente teva, Worksr Witt ais Herbert iu cuange as superintendent. All miebteduess Distillers, of the firm is assumed by Edward L. Dent. a19-3m Baltimore, Ma. Z Signed }EPWAMD L, DENT, THE COPARTNERSHID HERETOFORE _ Boe Sistine tetween GEOKGE Je OS | eS uGHT. | BEL M. LIBGEY, under the firm nie and | JOHNSTON LIBBEY, was dissolved by ual consent the 2 day of December, 1589. NKGE J. JOHNSTON assuines all the debts of the frm and all debts due the firm rust be pud to him, G, J, JUHNDSTON. ROBERT M. LIBBEY, number of years’ experience as part f Cartwright & Johnston and amwured there is a shangton Cily Wood audiarther south, Ihave made ar- ts to receive my Lime Stume direct from the West Virginia via the B. and 0. 1k, aud | continue to manufacture at my own Kilns here a | No. L article of Presa Wood-burnt Lime Cousuumers aud handlers of that elass of Lime for fine work, &¢,, will find it to their advautare to deal ‘with me. GEORGE J. JOHNSTON Manufscturer of Lime, Kilus and UMice 1035 20th at, a Having had Ber in the Iai > GROCERS, ATTENTION! +30 to JOANSTON BROS. & CO., 613 New York ave, the Wholesale Tes Merebauts, to Place your orders, NOKMUUS. 5) ENTS Now stored in Washington to select from. ming orders & specialty. C i Caddies free, al7-1Im JOHNSTON BKUS. & CO. g= SURGICAL INSTKUMENTS. ; . CUT PRICE! Attention of Physicians is called to our large stock of Surgeons’ Lana were ngs Supplies, all of Hest juality. Our prices lowest in town. “full sssortment of Crutches, Electric Batteries, ‘Plastic Hosiery a specialty te . l. sii Z D_ GILMAN, ai-Im 627 Palave. Bw. q —<yTHE NATIONAL CAPITAL ICE COMPY, BECENTLY UKGANIZED, to furnish the best quality of EAST- MEN ICE at ihe, lowest, ratex” Gusvantoving, fall Weight aud pro attention to business they solicit the Isvorable consideration of consumers. Depots and of of Sth wt. aw, ner LORD, Presiden HAKD KICH, Vice President, Secretary. qh ere N MAKKEY COMPANY, DIVIDEND NO. 26. A Dividend of hirty-ive Cents a Share has been @eclared on the “apital Stock of this Company, payable &t the Uftice of the Coupany iu Center Market on and After JANUARY B. LUO. ‘Transfer bocks close December 331, 1889. SAMUEL W. CURKIDES, Secretary, Washington, D.C, Dec. 23, 158%. 26-108 = UT XMAS PRESENTS. ‘A Bne Heating Stove at cost. — ‘A. WILSO! REAL ESTATE BROKER. MONEY TO LOAN ALWAYS ON HAND. |ORAN, 2126 Fa ave, FIREMEN’S INSUKANCE COMPANY BUILDING, 230-2m COR. 7TH ST. AND LOUISIANA AVE. _ eee SERIAL SAVINGS AND BULLDING AS- BOCIATION. Call for Constitutions, Bubserfbe 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, nl4-6m Kellogg Building. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F ST. ASSETS $1,119,002, Office hours, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. On | Mhe Grat Wednesday in each month the otfice will be open from 6 to 8 o'clock p.m. Advances will be made Promptly at 7 o'clock. The 18th issue of stock i# open for subscription. Ebares are $2.50 per month. 81,000 advanced on each share. Pamphlets explaining the objects and sdvantages of the Association are furnished upon application. THOMAS SOMERVILLE _ING_ JOY EDSON, Sec'ry. as Be * & choot, DENTIST, Pacific _ SS “624 F at. Bem PRE HAY aN A AND KEY WERT SEGAKS. CHAMPAGNE WINES, AU the leading brands, at New \ork prices, PEMBROKE PURE RYE WHISKY. THOMAS KUSSELL Importer Wines. Braudics aud Segara, 1z13 Feunsylvania avenue A. G. GEDNEY. 1th and D streets (Post bi ) Tu "Tuousos-Hovstox Exzcrmo COMPANY, Manufacturer of Electrical Apparstus for Electric Are and Incandescent Lighting, Electrical Trans- Biasion of Power, Electric Railwaysand Tramways, <-> => _CERIIFICATES OF STOCK, CHEQUES , and other securities, Commercial litho eraphy and For GAS FIXTURES go to 1206 F st, where you can find s good assortment NEW CHANDELIERS. cc. A. MUDDIMAN, 45-1m 1206 F st, near 12th at. DR. B. FRANK GIBBS HAS his residence and office to 1605 OVED ‘th st. DAW. Oitice hours—8 to 10 a.m. toliam. ouly. Telephone. <qg-2 THE SHIRT “SALE" I8 ON. WOODWARD & LOTHROP have begun their Tenth Annual Special Sale of Men’ Unlaundered Shirts at 3%c., 50c., 62¢c., Toe. B74. and $1 each—and each the best agit Boner ean buy. Men's door, 1013 F st. ce PF FIRST-CLASS CRAYON 4 PASTEL PORTRAITS call on H. B SMITH, ARTIST, Cor. 6th and Mass. ave, $toS p.m. Sundayg, 9 Ca 270 ND Largest Studio in Washington, Open until 9p. 431-6" Fe PE ETUAL BoitING ASSOCIATION. AB15 Surplusor interest fund. The Perpetual is having qui is increasing at a rapid rate, ‘3 boom; its business The receipts for Novei- ber and December were 870.000. Ours isa legiti mate Building Associati erated solely for the benent of no or. namental officers wi e salaries and taking the liou's share of the bei = the running expensex are merely nominal, thus reserving the profits to be re- turned te the members as interest ou the shares. The borruwers share equally with the non-borrowers. ‘The economy practised in U eut enables us to ens OUF DYSt series ber cent per an- uu interest. We pay annut on shares withdrawn before per cent per anuuni on special upward, tater est paid monthly i paid on de- ney to mens 10 for #2 monthly, ¢ for #19 monthly 050 for #14 monthly, & 0) for monthiy, $5,000 for 840 montnly—with privilege of settling one or more ad- Vanhces at any time aud stop the payment of interest, and affording grand op; ortunities for acquiring hotues by ail asses and conditions of the community. slares atall Omes aud no back dues required. ar monthly meeting 18 postpuned from » THURSDAY EVENING, the Our office at 618 1th st. i ‘8 ip the morniue until 5 in y week day, the evening ev: ©. 6. DU. 2) President, F.G. SAXTON, ‘Treasurer, Capitol Hill Branch by A. at. se. LEWIS ABRAHAM, i ¢ President, Jou Secretary, G18 N. MEEKER ae d WASHINGTON. D. 28, 1889. | Aquarterly divident of 1 percent on the capital stock ofthe Columbia ‘Litle Insurance Com- pany of the District of ¢ 1 Will be payable at the office of the company, 500 Suh st. n.w..0u id after dgauary G. 1800. Books for traustfer of stock will be closed December 31, 1889. J, D. COUGH 5U-0t Fie RENEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY Office corner 7th stand Louisian: i WasHiNoros, D.C, Dec. 24, 1880. The Stockholders of the’ Firemen’s Insurance puny of Washington Georgetown will at this Office \, January 6, between hours of 11 hi, for the purpose of Electime Thirteen tor the ensuing year. 26. tas €.W. HOWAKD, Secretary SNUAL MELTING OF LUE STOCK 1 anis of the Re pub- he banking house on 0, trom 1 uptih ¥ reut year. CHAS. S. BEADLE CHARLES ALLE: his Kesidence to hours: oa ) to 9:30 wu. J:d0 to 4:30 and 6 to 7 p.m Ottice oy —>A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS | Saree and Georgctuwn hail. } road company, of directors, will be beld at the oft ys George WEDNESDAY, the Sth day of Januiry, 1580, ‘The polls will be opened at 1U am. and closed at 12 m. Trauster bovks will be closed ou the lst uf Jau- uary, 1590, and opened on January 8, 1890. H. HUK1, President. €.M_ KOONES, Secretary. ; a21-1at Se WEST ERD STOVE, “AND PLUMBING House. rs fur Repairs tu Furnaces, Latoot aud Ranxes attended to a wtly. ‘dbirty diferent patterns of latrobes in stoc Prices reduc j one-fourth, A large stock of Heaiine Stoves and anyes at cost, ‘Tis Toviiug at the very lowest prices, Best. Chareo Ulendale, veret aud Kedipped Roofing Tim in’ stock.” Will warrant our roots tur 3 | Years. JNO. MORAN, 2126 Pennsylvania ave. | "Telephone call O94-; #1-Lm Sv Pace ror rawr. Cc. 4. MUDDIMAN, 1206 Fat. ALL PRICES AND LOWEST. azn | oe SECURITIES. | EQUITABLE MORTGAGE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, Focusing Lamps, Naval Projectors and Marine In- wallanous THE THOMSON-HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO, €20 Atlantic avenue, Boston, Mass, Washington office, 1333 Fat, 412-Im1p B. ors F.D. Mekenney > & PHILLIPS. ZACHKi & MCKENNEY, Attorney eat La on Fat i# AND ENGINEERS SUPPLIES. ARTISTS" M. PICTURE RAMING. Aoroensrais Coefereaeee gaze we RG tase a a CAPITAL, 82.000,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits. Offers to investors its 6 Denture Bonds, These Bond safe, reliavle and convenient investment and ¢ be purchased in amounts of 8200, $300, $500 and $1,000. CRANE, PARRIS & CO., Bankers, Ebbitt House, Agents, Who will furnish all information. n23-whsim qq CHEAPEST, QUICKEST AND CLEANEST <7 WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY'S 264,817.65, 803,722.02 cent Guaranteed De- COKE JOHNSON BROTHERS, 49-3m Exclusive Sales Agents, ri AM, Be EEE yous dean wh AND F STs, SPECIAL NOTICES. _ SPECIAL NOTICES. NT AVE. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, kD. Power, pustor.—Presching nd 7:30 p.n, ; Sunday school, 9:30; Young People’s meeting at 6:30; Mixsion iy school, Odd Fellows’ hall, Sth st. s.¢., at 3 o'clock. _1¢* ‘CE MEETING AT GooD Nee > TEMPELA: Ten Lall, corner 424 st. aud Pa, ave, OMORKOW EViNING at 7:3); good speakers and attractive music; seats free; all welcome. we THE WEEK OF PRAYEK WILL BE OB- served Union Meetings, under the aus- ices of the Evangelical Alliance. in the Fourth Pres- ‘terian Church, 9th st. nw. between G and H sts. during the comity, ‘The leaders tor the various meeungs Mouday, —Sunrize Prayer Meeting. For the Special presence and power of the Holy Spirit Kelly the meetings of the week. Led by Kev. J. T. milohday, January 6, 12 m—Led by Rev. 8. M. New- anieday, January 7, 12 m.—Led by Rev. 5. W. Had- Wednesday, Jamuary 8, 12 m.—Led by Rev. T. 8. alin, ‘Thursday, January 9, 12 m.—Led by Rev. Hez Swem. aoiiitsy: Jdnuary 10,12 m.—Led by’ Kev. C,H. Kich- Saturday, January 11, 12 m,—Led by Rev.S. Domer. ‘There will also bea Union Meeting of the women uf the churches in the Lecture Room of the same church at 11 o'clock of each day. A. W, PITZER, _Wasnrxaron, D.C, January, 1800 wert Bee WOMEN'S UNION MEEJINGS DURING week of prayer will be held daily at 11 a.m. ourth Presb; between G fe eby terian church, Uth st. All intéreated cordially invited: — CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE Snion.—Experience meeting at Humline M. church, 9th and F sts. n.w., Tomorrow (SUNDAY) 3:30 pin, All friends cordially invited, it — b CHRISTIAN "TEMPERANCE 5, Quarterly meeting Vernnont Avenue ‘hristian cuurch, Wednesday, January 8, from 0:30 4 Reports, addresses, &e. Lunch served at Ail friends cordially invited, it THLY MEETING UF ‘the T. M. Healy Brauch, 20tlrst, and Pa. ave., SUNDAY, JAN. 5, at é All mensbers requested to attend, to arrange for their ball on Wed y next, It METROPOLITAN M. E. CHURCH, COR, $86 and C sts hank ‘Lomortow at 1i a.m. ahd 7:30 p.m. by the pastor, Corey, Subject for the “ane ‘30 paw. v. Dr.G. H. ‘Old and. the’ New.” Young people's mee: 9:30 evening during the week of Sabbath achool rvice cacl “FULL OF FUSS" 18 PASTOR E, HkZ ‘Swem's subject Sunday uitht, 7:0 o'clock, nditorium, of the Second Baptist Chureb, th | st. and Virziuis ave. Pastor, All seats fre hing st llam. by the ‘You are invited to attend the 1, 9: a.m. Youug men's lees for young people and "ycting ‘Testa 0 ayer aud praise service Thursday 7: sonage, 7:30 4th ars. ‘The pastor aud family home on Fridays trom 2 to LO p.a. a CHURCH OF OUR salist). 12 IER (UNIVER- h and Lets. n.w., Key. Alex, Kent, pastor, Sunday school at 9: 2O8 1334 st. 8. w. ee 81 PACES CUUKCH, 20D ST. NEAR Pal Rev, Altred Hardiig, rector. Servic 0 1i am, sermon; Yoda, OAL HE wer Y (full choral) and sermon, All seats free. q@q=> MOUNT VERNON PLACE M. FE, CHURCH South, corner of tih and K sts, Dw., Rev, S. Wo Haddaway, pastor.-—11 a.m., subject: “How to run the race of the year. 7:30." the minister's crv. Sunday scuool, 1:0 a.m.” Blake hall, 7th st. «Ww preschiny by Key. Harry Febrey at 11 a.2n, and 7: pan, Pubiie cordially invited. iv Be CENTRAL UNION MISSION, 090 FENN. ‘ave, Gospel services daily, 12° m, aud 7:30 pau. Short gospel talks, brief testimonies, good sing- ig. Services ut all the branches us usual. Gee bulle- tin, Peris.ing ones, come and get saved, i UNION ME. CHURCH, 20TH ST. NW | oa Gol, 9:30 a.m; LL Rms preach. ig Dy ‘the pastor, and at 730 p.m. by tev, Googe Elliott. Society of Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p.in, Prayer service Wednesday evening. All welcome. it* q=> MOKENDREE ‘ME. CHURCH, MASS. ave. bet. Yth and 10th . Herbert Richardson, 11 a.m, aud 7 People*- meeting, 6: m. Keyival ser' g=>WASHINGION, DO. DECEMBER 30, <—; 1889, —Received of ‘Treasurer of Bricklay: ers’ Union, No. 1, of D.C. $64, funeral benefits of my husband. ej LILLIE V. FERRY. > MRS. HALE, FROM THE COLLEGE OF Life, will commence a “Kore Mental Therapeutics” next MONDAY, at parlors of Mrs Crandall. 610 B; 613 for TENNESSFE REPUBLICANS. There will be # meeting at Monumental Hall, 133 Pennsylvania ave. n.w.,ou MONDAY N- ING, January 6, 1890, of Tennesses Republic: sidinig in Washingtos the purpose of organizing AD association, All are requested to atten: y &- UNION SOLDIERS’ ALLIA‘ So" lar mevting SATURDAY EVE: G, Janu. ary £1890, 7:30 o'clock, 10 G.A-R. ball.” Business of iuiportance, JOHN L. HENPEL, it ‘Secretary. ED LETTER CALTALL MEMBERS OF ,~* Excelsior Assemnbl; K. of Livare equiested to attend the next, Jar mectiie wt Louisiana ave... on WEDNESDAY EVENING. the Tuataut at 7140 o'clock, "Business of importance tendance. By order of the Assembly. it » WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 4, 1890. 1H KEAL ESTATE TItLE INSURANCE COM- PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The undersigned, trustees of the above named com- Pany, hereby cerdfy that the capital stock of suid Gonipany ts $200,000, fully paid, und there are no E.G. DAVIS. I solemuly swear that the sbove statement is true to the best of ny knowlede aud belief GEORGE E. FLEMING, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before ne this 3d day of ¥, AD. 1800, Bo cr ur cor EvWAkb Nast va, HOBERT chains Uefore me on or belore TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1 iy ce af United States aes House, Wasvington, DC or be debarred of all rightof payment thereot out of the real estate sold by decree in this case or the proceeds th JAtie G. PAYNE, 1G UF U. nters and Joiners,will be heltl at thi eSDAY EVENING, January’! Bott. An election, of offic ate be mibers are requested to be ) mt. BY ILAVAT- WAUGH MM. = CHURCH, 3D AND A STS. ‘n.e.—Preaching by the pastor, Kev. J. A. rice, D.D., 11 a.m, aud 7:3 0 pm. Communion after moruing sermon, 1° Foe FON ARD UNIVE SITY.—REV, J. Kaukin, D.D.LL.D., will preacl an in the University chapel. Ca RYLAND” METHODIST EPISCOPAL Church, 10th and D sts. s.w., Rey, Charles W. Baldwin, pastor.—Preaching 1 and 7:80 p.m, Sunday sctiool, 9 aim. Missionary society, 3 p. Young People's Christian Endeavor society, 6:30, 1t* GURLEY MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN urch, Le Droit Park, Boundary, st. near Services Tomorrow at 11 au. aud An. : preaching by the pastor, Rev. William 8. Miile Sabbath school and bible classes, 3:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor Society. 6:45 p.m. | Services each ev tis week of prayer, except’ Saturday, Strangers always welcome, Bose EASTERN PRE: U ne.—Preachiny at 11 a.m aud Key, Mr. Chickering of ¥. Bs. of au. Thursdi = ave. and 2d st. s. Ww. + Be: Pa tor—Communion at 11 a. nd Mission collection: service at 7:30 p.m, Sunday school at 9:30. Seats free, itt ‘HOF t (PRES- byterian), Co A U8th ste, iw. —Service at Preaching by the’ pastor, Rev. Teunis .D. Sucraments of the Lord's Supper aud Infant Baptism in the mori ing. ‘Lhe ev ning subject will be the first question of the eneral assembly's overture as to the Fevision of th niession of faith. Suu Young people's meeting at 6 p> EIFTH CONGREGATIO: Su Ist-ne., Rev. BN. Symons, pasto: JOfullig service, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. uid reception of members, Evening, a sermon for the New Year tothe youn NELIGIOUS LIB TY LEcr Course, Washington hall, cor. Pa ave. day, 3 p.in., suvject: “Conversion,” hristiin methods of labor for the salva- Seats free, _ ae <»E STREET BAPTIST Ci aw: tween Gth and 7tu sts, aw, Key. J.J) Mul Pastor.—Serimon at the morning service at 11 v'cloc! Jomorrow ou the Iminuiabie Lard,” in the evn at 7:30 cn “Choosing.” Sunday school at 1:30 am, A welcome to all Od —- W CHURCH. | Newall, pastor of the W the New Jerusalem, will preach "Hall GEO. C. HOUGH, Secretary _ @= SEE OUR ULSTER, STURM AND CAPE Overcouts, they aré correct in style aud Fs someday ee <q THE, ANNUAL MBETING OF THE stockholders of = THE REAL ESTATE TITL& INSURANCE CO. of the District of Columbis, for the election of Nine ‘Trustees for the ensuing year, will be held at the com- pany’s office, 470 Louisiana ave. n.w.. On TUESDAY, the 14th day of Polls open from ito duielock pi o rom 2 v'clock pan. GEORGE £, FLEMING, aTw&stja,11 ‘Secretary. A CARD,—WASHINGTO! Sissi, To the Oficers CAPITOL COUNCIL, No. $20, ROYAL AICANU Gentlemen: I herewith ackuowle receipt of three thousand dollars ($3,000), No. dies, bemy the amount for a bevett certificate in the above organization on the life of my late husband, N. H. Mil- Jer. Lam profoundly grateful to the officers of Ci Colmetl tor thy very prompt payment of above Leuent, the money hay ‘beeu delivered to we within te 10) days from dute of forwarding death ‘papers, 1 would recommend to wy friends and the public in gen- eral the above Capitol Couucil, Royal Arcanum, 6s © safe, re ble aud cheap mediuns as # beveficial ic ganization, (Mixued) ELIZABELH T. MILLER, For further fuformation apply.to 0) Secretary Capitol Council, HAVING SOLD AND TRANSFERRED TO. John ‘I. West and Cuno H. Kudolph the stock, good will, accounts, fixtures, &., of the late firm of J, H. Chesley & Co., notice is hereby given that ail bills conteucted by said fin have beon assumed and vill be paid by, and all accouuts due said fra shoul. be paid to said West aud Kudolph. Isincerely trust that the liberal patronage extended in the past to the old rm muy be continued to the new, B. H. WARNER, Late Surviving Partner. Having purchased the business of J. H. Chesley & co. (ardware and: stove repai d forine nership to conduct the same, notice is here! { that the business will hereatter be continued 1 the old firm tame and Win. D. West will repre-ent and act for John 'f, West in the coucern, We shall at all tines carry a full stock of builders’ aud general hardware and sali be always lad to serve our friends aud the public, JOHN T, WEST, NO H. RUDOLPH, OFPICE QF THE MUTUA Sa aE WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1890. ‘The annual meeting of the Mutual’ Fire Tusurauce company of the District of Columbia will be held on the THIRD MONDAY OF JANUAKY 1899, the fuat., ut the otfice of the company, corner of Penns; Yanik uve. and Oth at. n.w., commencing at 9 o'clock 5 der an. ‘By the chatter of the company the election of seven mannicers, to coustitute buard to couduct the aifuirs Of the colupany, Is required to Le held at the sbove eating. Nify the sixth afticle of the by-laws of the company itis provided: “At the sunual meeting of the seu pany the frst business in order shail be the apport. ren ors chairiuan, who sail couduct the iectiug aud election m ac ce with the act of incorpe rm tion, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. uud 6 o'clock pom.” Amount of premium notes held by the company... 82,029,529 00 Amount of 8.1068 65 Becurities, GS UO Keal estat 00 00 ‘Ofice turuliare and fixtures: ‘500 00 Kons by Bre adjusted aud paid #3" is Year 1889 e 9 5734 26 ‘his annual stateivent will” be ready tor distribution at the oie by the 15th inst, i dard of Manage jet ldt J, WESLEY BOLELER, Secretary. BLANK BOOKS OF EVERY SIZE AND ety Stak me pcard Fists oar wine — d Soc! onery. Ci fe bay rra Si7lm 6. 6. PURSELL, Boole 418 9th st, SPECIAL. Upright, Pianos for rent. FG. SMITH, a4-6t 1225 Pa ave. = WASHINGTON, D.C., JaN. 4, 1890. John Mitehell, Piumber and ‘Gas Fitter, tenders his thanks to his friends for their liberal pat: rouse in the past and respectfully informs bis friends and che public that be has this day associated with him im business his sou. ‘The new firm will aim to merit & contin vf the patronage it may receive. Kes- pectiully, JOHN MITC! & BON, 821 14h ot Dw. ee We have removed our stock of Lumber to our New Yard, 14th aud D sts, s.w., wigite we will be pleased to see our pattuus “and whenever in wautof *A¥feciain that iu Our new logation we possess unex. ees : celled facilities for. handling dur Lumber, being con- Vepient both to ‘and river front. ‘We have in stock u full line Of Lumber, Sash, Doors, ot we guarantee ‘usual prompt de- BEE Oo. 4 Main Ofice, sou Toth s 13th st. jo ave. LW. 2s-tu,haLZe 18 THE SUPREME PRE! COURT OF THE trict of Columbia, In the wetter of Thonies itwisle aud he y bones in of the ahd report the his bank: said the said order execute ps os JAS. G, PAYNE, Auditor. liveries to ar 0 and ‘funds in vet to all creditors of tive uy ts and ie he ciatiue agaiuet int jn wl att clateredad rie" atger ast 4 (Law School of the National University, 1000 E st.) Tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Subject: “A Happy New Sunday school at 9:30, All ure invit it Sq FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHUL Ht 5 st. bet.G aud H sts. uw, Key. Joseph T. elif, bastor.—Sabbuth acho! at (1:50 a.m, Preachine by gi pastor at 21 4.1. Youny people's prayer meotiu at 630 p.m. Church prayer mecting on Tuesday and Thuradyy evenings at 7:30 o'clock. ‘The week of Prayer will be vbserved by daily services in this church, Women’s union meeting from 11 to 12. Geueral union pra: ting of the churches, under the direction of the Evangelical Alliance aud led by pastors of the city, at noou each day. Please bring gospel hynmms cousolidated. A cordial juvitation 1s given for attendance upon any and all services. it g=> HAMLINE M.E.CHURCH,9TH ANDP NW. Hev. H. i Naylor 2 pastor. 8.8. 0:15 Sucrauent at c.use of 1uorhing service, id 7:30 by Kev. Jobn ‘Thompson, reviv- Phia, Who will also couduct a series of ings each eveniug duriug the week temperance meeting nuder the ople are cordially invited. P FIRST CONGI GATIUNAL GHUNCH, KE curmer of 10th aud (Gate, memes The pastor, Rev. 8. M. Newnan, D.D., will conduct th morning service at 11 atu. wus adimibister the e+ iow with reception of 1 «Lut 7:3U p.m, pretch Moen bute fresu priv: exe each vear.""” Music led by Dr. Bischoff, ori t Sunday school at 9:50 am, Curistiais endeavor 6:45 vem, pa Way <a RCH, CORNER nuel'H. Greene, aching by the i, Haptia and a after evening DALL CHAPEL BI sermon. ANCH, corner 13%¢ aud D .w.. Kev. Therou Outwater, pastur.-Sanday schoo: G4 a.i.; prewehing, 1 au. and 7:30 p.m. MEMOR L, corner Sth and P ets. nw, Sunday school, 3:30 Pam. Adi are cordially invited to these services, it re ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, Conner v aud Potourse st8.—Necvices Tove Tow: Morning prayer, 9 + Holy Commu on and sermon at it; evenine prayers choir. Strangers always welc ig aq >CENTRAT. M bY Sara heaie pire the pastor, Kev. 5. Keese jon, Revival service at 130. Vestod BY 1M sts. n.w.—Sermon by urray,at 11 and conuuun- ) pak’, cohdueted by Mi Havel; Monday, Col. Kegers und Mr. Yingiiiy es day, Mr. Hitch an Suds + Wedlliondiay Mra. Brovke wud Mr. M ‘Thursday, Rev. Mr, Bailey, Friday, Majo Next week vy Mr. Jno, 8. Bowers’ of Stewartstown, Meun. Everybody mt Gotie aad n nave. nal foo ioe ek ing parlor, 5. RMURKAY 2) me qe ¥ ¥.M.C,A.—GOSP DA Laem: Took—what of the s¢ Jane E, Pugh. Acordial swig Remeber the place, ~ VERKMO: a ry 10 YOUN then ALA str: 1409 New dork uve, a, AVE, CHRISTIAN ae CHURCH D. Power. —Aat and Evening sermon number four of series ou“ Lhe and Astronomy.” Suaday school 9:30, Young ji ple's service 6:30. Mission, Odd Fellows we. p.m. Come. = CHU F THE EPIPHANY,GS8T. BEY 13th and 14th, Kev. K, H. aicKim, D.D, rector.—8 aun, Holy Communion? 11 wa., Lic, sermon by tue reetor and Holy Communion; 4 pty Evening prayer and. Catechctieal. Instructions? piu. Evening service; sermon by the KightRey.. jorris, All seats free except ut 1] ain. it <p> CHURCH OF THE ENBION, MASS ave. and 12th st.—Servics 21 gm, and 7:30 pan, Ushers will seat strat service. In the evening seats free, service in pews. DOUGLAS MEMORIAL Jith aud H sts. m.e,—1 ev. D. M. Browni op AM. E CHURCH, ‘Preach by the or TU, meeting ut 7 im. nice Or peager CEU, miei 7:0 pin. Ho reday, 7:30 p.tn—“itedeemniny the time. Pipe ALL SOULS CHURCH (ONT ), | Be therot dith onl Ew pd tu K mvruing at } Land evening at x pSSPINITUALISH AT GRAND ARMY HALL, ‘Shippeu, pastur, Sunday sckvo! ‘opposite Willard’s hotel, eum at 10 atm. Lecture 1 a 0 ym. ist Jennie B. Huan for Jauua:y. Tniprovised atter each lecture. 10c, door colisétion. jadclanees q-> NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHU: 4 5 So™ between ‘Sth and 10th sts, fiw Berviees iw, and 7:30 pan. Durie we Tarte er are Sean to FOUNDRY ME. CHURCH, 14TH AND G, 11 a.m, the pastor, Wey! Ge inne Gy the communion. 7:30 p.m., Kev. Dr, Meiliey. .in., Sunday school, 6:30'p.u., Young Pople’ URTH-ST. M.E. CHURGH—11 Adi | web 7390 Pam. reaching ihe pation Adinfulstration of the sactument tu the gormiine: q p.m. Wednesday evening church proyer meting. ‘Span. Sunday the Sunday scuool Kospel tem, eran 6 bape Sad hoid their monthly meeting. There will — = mek board exercises, Dd ae ny? ais ¢ Vinwitug, also and'signing the pled-e sud distribution of cards, FIRST BAPTIST tween G and H si hoo! 9 pt ST. PAUDS ENGLISH LUTHERAN Church, corer 11th aud, Hi sts. aw.» kp =~ .—At 11 o'clock a.m. the Loi per. At7:30 p.m. sermon by te par tor and admuntetration of tho ordinance. of Lot Sunday school at 9:30 am. 9:46 am Bests = = 4 ees BL ave, and Pat. Rey. rutting [30 (pam, wunday school at 0:4 and all ‘welcome. - ings to leave the place, but they refused Washington News and Gossip. Index to Advertisements, ARCHITECTS. ATTORNEXS. AUCTION SALES. BICYCLi BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS... = COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. DEATHS... DENTISTRY. EDUCATION. EXCURSIONS FAMILY SUPPLIES FINANCIAL... FOR RENT (Frats), FOR RENT (Rooms) FOR RENT (Stones). FOR RENT (Hovssay FOR RENT (Srapzs), FOR RENT (Orrices). FOR SALE (Hovsss), FOR SLE (Lots), FOR SALE (Misckutaxnovs). GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.. HOTELS.. HOUSEFURNISHINGS.. LADIES' Goops. LECTURES. LOCAL MENTI LOST AND FOUND, MARRIAGES... MANICUR) MEDICAL....... MISCELLANEOU:! MONEY TO LOAN. NOTARIES PUBLIC.. OCEAN STEAMERS.,, POTOMAC KIVER BoA’ PIANOS AND ORGAN: PERSONAL. PROPOSALS. RATLROADS, SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIALTIE: WANTED (Hex: WANTED (Lots), WANTED (ifouses).. WANTED (Srrvarions) |. WANTED (Mfrso: WAN LED (Koos) WINTER KESORTS,, ‘Topay.—Internal revenue, 120,579; customs, $1,501,051, GoveRNMENT REceIPTs Jupor Brapiey Berrer.—Judge A. C, Brad- ley is reported today as resting comfortably. His condition has been improving steadily for the last three days, and now all his symptoms would ry favorable. Navar Onvers.—Lieut. Chas, H. Lyman has been detached from command of the naval station Port Royal, 8. C., and ordered to the Alliance; Sailmaker John C, Herbert to the League Island navy yard, relieving Sailmaker Wm. Coddy, who is placed on waiting orders. Mantxe Onvex.—First Lieut. Henry Whiting has been detached from duty at the navy yard, Boston, and ordered to the Alliance, at Norfolk. Gavoxrn Avporxrep.—Jamec M. Burbridge has been appointed gauger in the seventh Ken- tucky district, Topay's Boxp Orrenixas aggregated $17,000, as follows: Registered 4s, $15,000 $2,000, at 126. Amono THE Puesipent’s Cavvens this morn- ing were Senators George and Platt, Repre- sentatives Henderson, Baker, Farquhar, Will- iams, Wilson, Morrow and Post and ex-Gov. Moore of Washington. Secretary Tracy has returned to the city from New York. Tue Dare or THe Dryer to be given by the President to the judiciary has been changed from Tuesday, February 4, to Thursday, Feb- ruary 6, CoxpeMyeED BY Mepcat Boarp or SuRvEY.— The Navy department is informed that Com- mander John McGowan, Jr., commanding the U.S.8. Swatara on the Asiatic station, has been condemned by medical board of surv No one has yet been selected to succeed him in command of the vessel. As Important Heanine took place before Attorney General Miller yesterday afternoon relative to the power of the Secretary of the Treasury to sell and reinvest the proceeds of the bonds of the Pacific railroads now in the sinking fund of the Treasury. The Union Pacific road, which favors a construction of the law giving Secretary Windom the power to | sell the bonds and reinvest the money in bonds paying a higher rate of interest. was the ouly railroad represented at the hearing. The same question as to the power of the Secretary of" the Treasury came before Attorney General Garland, and he decided that the Secretary of the Treasury did not possess the power under the actin question to sell and reinvest the bonds of the Pacific railroads now in the sink ing fund of the Treasury. Attorney General Miller reserved his decision. COMPLAINS TO MINISTER PAUNCE- H FO An English Clergyman Who Claims to Have Been Maltreated in the South. Rev, T. M, Joiner of Holly Springs, N.C., has presented a petition to Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British minister, asking redress for injuries to himself and wife by mob violence at Holly | Springs. N.C., last mouth, He states that he is a British subject; that he and his wife were preaching to the negroes and teacling a negro | school, aud that for this offense their house | | was broken into by a masked mob, who fired a volley throxsh the door, wounding him, and then beat and generally maltreated his wife. He states that they had received several warn- to do so, and thut the masked mob appeared at 1o’clock in the morning, December 20. A vol- ley was fired an] Mr. Joiner received a bullet in his left arm above the elbow and a flesh | wound in his left hand. Mrs, Joiner received | three flesh wounds in the scalp, and one of the \ a felled her to the tloor by a blow with is fist. The couple came to Washington to lay the matter before the British minister, and they arc now stopping on Capitol Hill. Sir Julian is investigating the case and expects to bring it to the attention of the Secretary of State as soon as Le has got the proper evidence, Treasury Department Changes. The foliowing named persons received ap- pointments under amended departmental rule 10, civil service rules, viz: Henry C. Wire of Ohio to $200, in the office of the Secretary, and Morris J. Foote of Ohio to class 1, in the office of the register of the Treasury, Promotions—James R. O'Neale of the Dis- trict of Columbia from class 1 to class 2, in the office of the commissioner of internal revenue; Miss se Ba Brady of Illinois from class 1 to class 2, in the office of the register of the ‘Treasury, and Miss Mary McNamara of New York from $840 to $900, in the office of the first comptroller. Branch Post Office for South Washington ‘The citizens of South Washington have been for some time past urging the location of a branch post office in that section of the city. Yesterday a committee of citizens called on Postmaster Ross with a petition to that effect, Mr, Ross, with Mr. George White and Mr. Wm. J. Ste; called on Col. Bates, superin- Sanbearine free delivery service, and ps pre- sented their requests to him. He looked with ‘far the and will probably recommend i tar Pesteaniee Geueal are tecaiee soriee: No Tidings of Jones. . There are no developments in the case of Mr. B, A. Jones, the pay clerk at the marine barracks, Nothing at all has yet been beard from the missing man. ——— Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the atte Sa ames peg selene <i and of Chem! i sNiokole and Kate sgn seat al | rooms, | veloped into ty Telegrams to The Star. IN ROBE AND RED HAT. Next New Year May See a Papal Diplomat at the White House. AN AVALANCHE IN THE SIERRAS, Snow Blockades in the West and Big Areas of Cold. MONTANA DEMOCRATS YET A-THINKING Ss La Grippe’s Daily Bulletin of Misery and Death, _—— THE RED HAT AT COURT. Is Archbishop Ireland to be Made the Papal Nuncio? Cuicago, Jan. 4.—A dispatch to the Inter- Ocean trom Milwaukee says: The most impor- tant piece of church news of the year has been received here ina private letter from Bal- timore. It is that with- in a fear Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul is to be invested with a car- dinal’s hat and made papal delegate for the United States. The in- formation comes from such a source that there need be no doubt of ite authenticity, ARCHBISHOP IRELAND. —-.___ LA GRIPPE’S LIST. It Is Carrying Of Occasional Victims All Over the Country. New Yors, Jan. 4.—Dr. Paul Hoffman, as- sistant superintendent of schools, was taken to Bellevue hospital early this morning « raving maniac from the effects of an attack of la grippe, with which he has been suffering for several days. He occupied a rooj at the Alpine flats, at the corner of Broadway and 33d street. At 5 o'clock this morning the other tenants in the house were awakened by pistol shots in the hall, Hoffman was found with a pistol in his band about to fire again. He was soon afterward found by a policeman tourishing his revolver around in a reckless manner, He was arrested and placed in a cell. He had been shut up buta few minutes when he began yelling like mad. An ambulance was sent for and he was taken to the insane pavilion at Bellevue, where be is now confined a raving maniac. Dr, Hoffman was attacked wita the influenza four days ago and bas been un- able to sleep. It is the opinion of his friends that he must have taken some drug to induce sleep. which resulted in the loss of his reason. Dr. Hofman is the graduate of a German uni- versity. He was appointed assistant superin- tendent of public schools in 1882. Frederick Hall, brother of Panline Hall and 8 member of the “Brigands” company, died at his home, 260 West 46th strect. this morning of pneumonia, which began in an apparently slight attack of influenza, Gus Mortimer, a well-known theatrical man- ager, died yesterday of pneumonia resulting from influenza, THE DEATH STATISTICS. Seven cases of sudden death were reported at the coroner's office today. For the twenty- four hours ended at noon today 234 deaths were reported, making the total for the week 1,202, an unprecedented number for this season of the year. The number of deaths reported the previous week was 7 The share the prevailing epidemic has in the in- creased mortality is shown in the large number of victims to diseases of the organs of respira- tion. Three hundred and sixty-two policemen are reported on the sick list today. Ten have died from pneumonia during the week. Osweoo, N.Y., Jan. 4.—Thomas F. Burch, senior member of the firm of Burch & Ott, proprietors of the Hamilton house, died this morning of influenza complicated with pueumonia, Ouanor, Mass..Jan, 4.—Katie Hastings, azed twenty-three, daughter of Charles W. Hastings, was taken with lu grippe the first of the week and died this forenoon. Seventy-five employes of the sewing machine works here are out with la grippe, Tames’ Hitt, N.Y., Jan, 4.—The grip is fast making its way through the Mobawk valley, and it is estimated that there are already 800 cases. John H. Graydon, aged eighty ycars, died of the complaint last night. He had been ill three days, Whole families are prostrated in some places, Jerrenson Crry, Mo., Jan. 4.—The influenza is spreading very rapidly here. Secretary Fan- ning and his wife are both very ill, The gov- ernor has beenil! for two days. and several clerks at the capitol are confined to their Wm. Dewyll, a druggist, twenty-five years old, has died from the disease, Coxconp, N.H., Jan. 4.—Capt. Rufus P. Stan- iels, a prominent insurance and grand army niun, died today, aged fifty-eight. He was at- tacked with “In gripe” yesterday, which de- noid pneumonia in the evening fatally this morning. —_——. THE FORT PIERRE AFFAIR. A Lucky Indian if He Can Keep What He’s Got. and terminate: Preene, 8.D., Jan. 4.—A new complication has arisen over the Fort Pierre matter and the right of possession to the nile square. Yester- day a full-blooded Sioux Indian named Biack Tomahawk commenced the erection of a house onthe landat Fort Pierre and will take 320 acres under the severalty act of Congress, Lieut. Poore, in command of the troops sta- tioned there, stated yesterday that he could not revent Black Tomahawk from putting up the ilding and that the Indian seemed to have the best rightcf possession over several hun- dred whites now occupying the mile square, .. ———— THE AWFUL AVALANCHE, Sienra Crrt, Cat, Jan. 4—An enormous quantity of snow suddenly thundered down the mountain side here yesterday, tearing every- thing before it and causing the death of at least seven persons. For » day or two past fears had been entertained that a huge mass of snow Ly ee ES — what hdae ge Lo a i i i in fe | : if efi WHAT WILL THEY Do? The Montana Democrats Watched With Peculiar Interest Just Now. Hetexa, Mox., Jan. 4.—The interest in the Political situation in Montaua now centers about the democratic position. The demo- cratic house and three senators metin joint convention yesterday and after taking one ballot again adjourned for lack of = quorum, Marcus Daly, one of the big democratic chiefs, arrived in Helena Thursday night from Phila- delphia, making the trip especially to see if he couid not aid the party to come to an ment on the question of the election of tors. He was in consuitation yesterday with the other leaders and left last night for Ana- conda. It is announced that as» result of his visit there will be a quorum in the legislature today aud that Clark and Maginuis will get the full vote. The republican senators bave mot yet applied for t oo FLOOD MISSOURI, Thirty Car Loads of Passengers Waiting for the Waters to Recede. Prepmont, Mo., Jan, 4.--The heaviest rains have prevailed in this section. Black river is higher than it nas been for fifteen years and covers all the bottom lands on either side to @ depth of from four to ten feet, Every farm ie entirely inundated, fences hed away and much stock destroved. The mills of the Wayne lumber company, located on the river four miles south of this place, were entirely under water. They lost much of their lumber, A trestle 150 fect long was washed out of the rail- road track five miles south and no trains have Passed either way for forty-eight hours. There are now iv Piedmont thi car loads of sengers. waitmg to be carried south. Most of them have been here thirty-six hours, Every hotel. private boarding bouse and restaurant has been taxed to its utmost to feed the hun- dreds of people that have been dumped into this place the last two days, It wes rumored m the streets yesterday that the St, Francois Was out of its banks and the water three feet deep in the streets of Greenville, THE MIGHT OF THE SNOW. A General Snow Storm and Severe Cold Reported from the West. Sacramento, Cat., Jan. 4.—Telegraphic re ports to the office of the Southern Pacific com- pany state that the fall of snow on the Sierra Nevada mountains on the line of the Central Pacitic railroad is unprecedented. At Summit there is sixteen feet on the level and twelve feet at Emigrant Gap, With the huge rotary plows the road has been successfully kept open for travel this winter. Eastern trains are now due for the past two days, but it is thought they will reack here tomorrow. MONTANA'S COLD, Heuexa, Monr., Jan, 4—Thursday night was the coldest so far this season in Montana, the thermometer going as low at some points as 35 degrees below. There is bnt little snow reported ii stern and ntral Montana, but there issome delay to trafic in the western part of the state. Considerable suffering is Jready reported on some of the ranges, though contined to limited areas, Last night there was a rise in temperature and the indica- tious were that before morning a heavy snow storm will be raging. SNOW DELAYS. Seatrie, Wasu., Jan, 4.—The overland trains are all delayed in eastern Washington by snow storms, Northern Pacific trains are about eighteen hours lute. The weather is the cold- est kuown here for years. DEADWOOD TWENTY-EIGHT BELOW, Deapwoop, S.D., Jan, 4 —The thermometers registered 24 degrees below zero here yester- day morning, the coldest of the winter, Busi- ness is practically suspended owing to the intensity of the cold. — Not a Violent Supposition. Papvcan, Ky., Jan. 4.—Four loggers were burned to death at Beebes Camp, up the Ten- nessee river seventy-five miles from Paducah, Thursday night by their cabin taking fire, It is supposed they were all intoxicated, Ten Train Men Lost. Haxerrsvitte, Tex., Jan, 4—There were twenty-two cars on the train on the San An- tonio and Aransas Pass road that went through the bridge here Thursday. There were a dozen men on the cars, but up to last night only seven bad been taken out, four of them not seriously injured, Four more bodies have not yet been recovered. Jt is reported that the bodies of three dead men have been found about seven miles below here in the river. eens Killed by a Runaway. Wionrra, Kay., Jan. 4.—8. T, Kellogg and wife, near Sedgwick City, 20 miles north, were killed yesterday by a runaway team, Nevertheless, it is a Free Country. Woncestex, Mass., Jan, 4.—The plant of the Worcester Telegram company was attached yesterday in an action of tort, laying damages at $25,000, brought by Reynolds T. White of Boston, a dealer in railroad supplies at No, 12 Pearl street. White recently had an action of contract against the Worcester steel works. It is supposed the suit grows out of comment made by the Telegram in connection with the steel works suit, es The Mlinois Poor House Inquiry. Cutcaco, Jan, 4.—The investigation of the Du Page county poor house has been com- pleted and the commission will report to the governor. Yesterday was devoted to hearing witnesses for the defense, who, asa rule, re- futed the evidence of witnesses of the prose- cution, Twenty-five Fought Over Her. Des Morxes, Iowa, Jan. 4—At Moulton yes terday in a quarrel over ayoung woman a man named Messenger fatally stabbed another man named Henson in the side. Friends of the combatants rushed in and took up the quarrel and soon twenty-five persons, men and womer were engaged in a deadiy struggle. Knives ani pistols were freely brandished and clubs used. One man was laid out senseless and many others were terribly beaten cut ————— No Longer a Freeman. Lockport, N.Y¥., Jan, 4.—Police Justice C, H. Freeman of this city was arrested last night om the charge of defrauding Calvin Thompson, am old farmer of the town of Cambria, out of nearly £8,000. Thompson last June had two men arrested for taking his money. Later be found he bad mislaid it and the men were freed. Freeman led Thompson to believe the men would sue him andinduced him to settle for $1,500. Another transaction of Freeman's was to get Thompson to assume two fictitious mortgages for $3,700 and $2,600, respectively. onsite Fe Wall Street Today. New York, Jan. 4.—The opening of the stock market this morning was in marked contrast to that of yesterday, being quite active and with the business done very well distributed among the leading active shares, though the truste were more prominent than usual of late. First prices as compared with those of last evening were ratber irregular, but generally higher, and the advances exten to. 3 Ber cont, urgent the first few minutes’ trading that everything traded in was forced up small fractions further on « comparatively large business, but the only omen’ from the west coast