Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1890, Page 6

CITY AND DISTRICT. & No city ia the world is so thoroughly covered by the circulation of a single news- paper as is the city of Washington by that of ‘Tae Evexixo Stan, It reaches all readers in the city and vicinity. Jt sears to its circula- tion, No other Washington paper has yet done this. AN ALL-ROUND FIGHTER. ‘What Peter Jackson Has to Say About Pugilists and Rules. A Stan reporter bad » long chat with Peter Jackson, the colored champion, last evening relative to his European experiences and the Pagilistic situation in genoral, Jackson rarely expresses an opinion as to the capabilities of any one in his line, and it was therefore rather dif- ficult to induce him to make comparison be- tween English and American fighters from his point of observation. “There are any number of good men in both England and America.” he said, “although it Ges without saying that in the weight division America far excells country in the world. This will appear to any one who likes tocount up the different well-known heavy weights on both sides of the Atlantic. England, however, bas a full complement of middle weights, and there are some Fare good ones among them, notabl; ‘Ted Pritchard. Toff Wali. Kili Goode, Alf Ball, Jem Young and Alec Roberts. These are men who have fought both uncer old and new rules, and it is my private opinion that the question of championship has not Leen settled among them yet. There are also hosts of light weights in Engiand, the most prominent one just now, fobably, beimg Billy Reader, while in the feather-weight and bantam classes the old country bas Frank Murphy and Nune Wallace.” THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSHERKY. “What rules are most favored in England for conducting contests under?” “The marquis of Queensberry. of course,” was the ryjoinder. “Phe London prize-ring rules bav® been in bad repute for some years, on account of the unsutisfactory endings to nine-tenths of the battles ht under them, The last contest—that between Slavin and Smith - just about struck the death knell of the prize-ring rales. i “You prefer Queensberry rules, of course?” questioned the scribe. “1 do, for many reasons. In the first place contests under them im ply take place un- der proper protection, where mob interierence will not be tolerated. This insures the better man winning. One great thing, too, I like about Queensberry rules is that they call for more solid fighting than auy other and do not allow @ man to fail down when he feels hke it without endangering his chances of the stakes or purse or whatever is being contested for.” “How do you feel tonight/” put in the re- porter. “Do you consider yourself in good condition? “Just at present I never felt better and am in pretty good condition, but, of course, not in fighting trm. I have, as every other pugilist has, to go through a regular course of training when preparing for » mill.” JACKSON'S TRAININ “What mode of training do you usually fol- low when preparing for a fight?” “A very simple one. I walk a great deal throughout the day, punch the swinging bag during the intervals and salt-water bathing as I can get.” “But how about your dict?” put in the re- porter. “Leat whatever I take a fancy to,” replied the big man, “without transgressing the ordi- nary rules of health. I like a glass of ale at} my dinner and before starting on my early | morning walk 1 generally have an eye-opener | in the shape of a raw egg in a glass of sherry.” | THE NEXT FIouT, “Whom do you expect your next contest will | be with?” “Teannot say. The California athletic club | makes my matches and I am satisfied to be | guided by the athletic institution referred to | as long as the parse is, in my opiion, sufti- | ciently large. Of course at th me i left Eng- land J thought my next match would be with | Sullivan, but that for the present at least seems | to hang fire. I think, next to a meeting be Jobn L. and myself, the most world-wide in’ est would be taken in a match between Fra Slavin and myself, Should he visit Americ I have no doubt « match will be made between | us, but | am not selecting any particular fighter fora mark and do not care who I am pitted against so long as I get a square show.” LOCAL ASPIRANTS, This evening Jackson is engaged to spar four rounds under Queensberry rules with C. Wal- ker of Georgetown. Should Jackson not stop Walker in four rounds the latter will receive a purse of $100, which -‘Parsou” Davies, Jack- son’s manager, has put up aud which will be handed to the pugulist standing the required four rounds. On Friday evening a giant gipsy named “Guy” will face Jackson and endeavor | to earn the 3100. If size is any criterion Guy should be able to annihilate Jackson. There are two or three applicants for the job of standing before Jackson on Saturday evening and a selection will probably be made from a ir of colored bruisers named Gatewood and ngston, —— MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. Meeting of the Agricultural Society— Farmers’ Prospects—Gold Mining. Correspondence of Tux Eventxa Stan. Rocxvitte, February 19. The forty-third annual meeting of the agri- cultural society was beld here today, President John McDonald in the chair. The report of the treasurer was read, showing the amount received from all sources during the past fiscal Year to be $3,578.86; expenses, $3,034.56, leav- ing « balance on handof $544.30. This surplus was ordered to be handed over to the executive board, to use as they think best. Mr. Wm. E. Muncaster, as chairman of the committee on Statistics of farming in the county, submitted a report showing that the prospects of farmers were not very encouraging. Mr. John T. De | Sellum submitted supplementary — re- the mutual relations of for- streams. The reports were with the thanks of the so- ¥. A proposal to increase the salary of the secretary to #100 per year was defeated. Messrs. E. J. Hall, Wm. E. Muncaster, John H. Gassaway, Maj. Wm. J. Thomson and Col. Jas. A. Boyd were appointed a committee to take into consideration the sale of the present fair grounds and the purchase of a site where land enough could be obtained for a half-mile driv- ing track. The foilo officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Robert H. Miller; vice presidents, John €. Bentley, Lee Offutt. G. PF. Snouffer, Wm. E. Muncaster, Wm. E. Burford, Col. Jas. A. Boyd: secretary, John E. Muncaster; treasurer, Edward C.” Peter; executive committee, John H. Bugley, C. N. Trundle, Frank C. Hutton, Samuel Steinmetz, H.H. Miller. The president was requested to call a meeting early in May to receive the re- Port of the committee on grounds. Mr. Chas. Devine and Miss Mary Rainey were married here yesterday by Kev. Father n- steel of St. Mary's Catholic church. Owing to the mild weather during the winter the wheat crop of the county is in fine condi- tion snd is fi as far advanced as it is gen- THE SUNDAY S&EST BILL. A Baptist Minister Tells Why Congress Should Not Interfere in the Matter. To the Editor of Tu Evextno Stan: {see that Mr. Crafts represents the southern Baptist convention as among the largest bodies petitioning for congressional legislation in favor of this Sunday rest bill. This is a mis- take. Iam one of the few sarviving delegates who helped to organize that body in 1845, and Iam quite sure that nothing was contemplated by that organization but the propagation of the gospel of Christ in home and foreign lands, I have heard, indeed, that at its last session a | resolution ws got through by the zealous ad- | Yocacy of two or three well-meaning ministers favoriug such legislation, but I am quite sure that such action was pressed without authority from the constituency of that body. The Bap- tists have always been opposed to such Jegisia- tion, except for protection in the exercise of religious privileges by municipal and state laws, And now if you'll allow a Baptist min- ister, who is eighty-six years of age, I wish to | record a few objections to congressional inter- | ference on the subject in question: 1. Such action would be plainly unconstitu- | tionak That instrament tells us. | shall make no law respecting of religion or prohibiting thi thereor.”’ 2. Restraining laws would be impracticable for the whole country. Members of Congress living at remote points would be obliged to violate their own laws. 3. Lt is not possible to deduce from the Bible a conclusive ment in favor of any particu- Jar day. Gen. 2:23 informs us that God himself | did, but there is not in those words a command to Adam, Eve nor to any mortal to keep a Sab- bath. Nor is there any record of Sabbath- keeping for the first 2.500 years of the world’s history, according to the Mosaic chronology. I do not deny that there may have been a Sab- bath for the patriarchs, but I say there is no record or example that there was. Some writers see glimpses of a patriarchal Sabbath in a sup- posed “weekly period,” but the word wi does vot occur in either the Heb seriptures, and the numerai | does ocenr, may connect with days, months, stars and numerous other seasons with- out necessarily designating a Sabbath, But at the end of these 2.500 years God com- winded the Israelites to keep a Sabbath in commemoration of their deliverance from ptian bondage, und urged its observance by reference to his own rest on the seventh day after the creation of the world. But this Sabbath would neither have suited the patri- archs nor could it be utilized asa Sabbath for Christians, In the absence then of a divine command to observe any particular day we can- not present to Congress any substantial reasons for invoking their aid in the premises, I be- lieve in observing the first day of the weck, | but only on traditionary history and apostolic example. 4. Christians themselves violate, and wonld continue to violate, what they petition for. ry Lord's day mornmy the xtrect cars in Washington are overcrowded by ministers and ehurch members on their way to the different churches. Let them not ask aid for poor work- ing men when they have no mercy on the brute animals that drag them to worship, Finally, in common with the great majority aptints, I ge ths free exercise say: Let us “render to Cwsar the ‘e Cwsar’s and to God the things God's,” Joszrn Warken. that Rockviise, Mp. —.__ LEEKS ON THE LAWNS. The Time Has Arrived “When Balmy Garlic Scents the Air.” There is something extraordinary about the matter of the leeks that abound on the lawns of this city. There is scarcely a lawn to be found that is free from them and their long, crowded tufts of green mar the landscape with an irregular and scraggy appearance, Particu- larly aunoying do they become when they give forth their peculiar odor of an onion flavor—a scent that has been immortalized by the song im one of the by-gone comic operas that tells of the time “when balmy garlic scents the air.” The worst of this weed is that having once established itself it is almost ineradicable; dig as one may, pull upas many cinmps as one can, the garlic insists upon appearing the next Season, or even the same season, just as hardy and as thick as ever, until the lawn gardener gives up in despair, ‘There is something in this damp climate that gives the gurlic a pecu- larly hardy constitution, aud its seed, having featherylike wings as buoyant as balloons, spreads the evil in all directions, like the grip microbe. There does not seem to be st vent the growth of tbe garlic, and its presence means the expenditure of a considerable sum of money each yearby the owner of every lawn. The only treatment is constant digging, which does not have a very good effect upon the general appearance of the surface of the lawn, leaving it full of soft spots and half concealed holes. This process is now being employed in the White House lawn. which has always been thickly infested with the pest, aud the progress of the laborer who is working around the park with a peculiarly shaped spade may be clearly traced by the ruffled appearance of the turf. Huge piles of the uprooted weed lie on every hand and impart to the atmosphere a certain springlike odor that is at once refreshing and nauseating. He wends his way carefully around the tender little blossoms of the yellow cro- cuses that Peep up on the terraces as if to try to atone for the unpleasant character of their less fragant neighbors and to add to the spring effect in a rather more acceptable manner. ‘There are some portions of these grounds that bear a resemblance to a western prairie with the waving tops of the garlic blowing here and there, after the fashion of the light grass that forms a characteristic of that cluss of land, —_—_. MARYLAND GRAND ARMY MEN. Close of the Fourteenth Annual Encamp- ment of the Department. way to pre- The fourteenth annual encampment of the department of Maryland, G.A.R., in Baltimore closed yesterday, Resolutions were adopted petitioning the legislature to appropriate $25,000 for relieving the indigent and needy returned federal soldiers who are not pen- sioned by the United States; to notify the com- mander-in-chief that in’ some of the states, notably Louisiana, official objection has been made to the organization of colored posts and asking him to enforce the national law, which grants to every honorably discharged soldier or sailor who served between March 9, 1861, and March 11, 1865, the right of membership. Dr. George K. Graham was elected department commander, ——— ee Female Shop Lifters Caught. A sensation was created at McKeesport, Pa., Yesterday, by the arrest of Mrs. Giles Collins and her daughter for shoplifting. Mrs. Collins | is the wife of a leading politician of McKees- | port, and is well known. The two women were detected in the act of stealing several articles in a dry goods storeand were at once put under arrest. A search of their home dis- closed at least $5,000 worth of goods taken from various McKeesport stores, alesse tay Uproar in the Ohio Legislature. ‘There were exciting scenes in the Ohio house erally in the month of April, Furmers have | of representatives last evening when the demo- taken advantage of the fine weather to forward their work, and it is probable tl larger area of land will be planted in corn and ish | crats attempted to pass some of the “Ripper” t | bills, as they aro called. The republicans at- other spring crops than ever before in the | tempted dilatory tactics, and Speaker Hysell at county. The ing district on Saturday has ment in that locality. SAM a House Wrecked by Dynamite. A terrible explosion of dynamite cartridges eccurred at Wm. Taylor's hame at Phillips- Larg, N.J., yesterday morning. The house was wrecked, the furniture destroyed and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and their two children se- riously injured. A boarder had placed the im the stove to dry, and Mrs. Taylor, not knowing they were there, shut the = the jar causing the explosion. The boar: —— __ -eee Coupons Good to Pay Fines. ‘The case of Frank Annis, who was convicted in the county court of Accomac, Va., for selling whisky on election day, and who tendered cou- Pons in payment of his fine, was heard Tuesday in Norfolk before Judges Bond and Hughes on caused some excite- | feet, and many about the # length refused to recoguize the republican proposed visit of a large number of min- | members. They became furious, and both engineers to the gold mines in Potomac | democrats and republicags were soon on their iker's desk shak- ing their fists at him. When the spenker or- dered them to their seats and threatened to call the sergeant-at-arms to compel them to do so several repablicans dared him to do it. Representative Troyer shouted ont that he could “lick any two republicans.” and fora time it seemed as if the session would break up in disorder. The bill passed. seo Russia Wants Money From Bulgaria. Russia has demanded of the government of Bulgaria the payment of 3,000,000 roubles, ar- rears of money due on account of the Russian occupation during 1878 and 1879. The demand isin part related to the consolidation under one hades of Bulgaria and eastern Rou- meli, By the treaty of 5 Sapo’ Seale, 1 just conquered for these countries their free- LITTLE JOE BIGGAR, . The Whimsical Hero of the Irish Par- Hamentary Party. Mr. Biggar, who died yesterday, was the son of Jos, Biggar of Trainfield house, Belfast, and was educated at the Belfast academy, A thrifty bacon curer by occupation, and about sixty-two years of age, he has been @ conspicu- ous figure in Irish politics for the past fifteen years, and is entitled to immortality by having been the first wielder of that powerful weapon, “obstruction,” which has so effectually changed the face of British politics. Previous to 1874, when he was first elected to the house of com- mons, he was widely known asan advanced radical, At Ulster man by birth and speaking with something of a Scotch accent, he was a member of the Presbyterian persuasion until 1377, when he turned right about and became a Roman Catholic and became involved in a standing quarrel with his father in conse- quence. Aithough ‘@ thorn in the side of the government and of private members with a legisiative turn of mind, he was rather a favor- ite with the house of commons than otherwise. RICHARD UI OF THE HOME RULE PARTY. There was a certain amount of geniality and native humor, which, added to his whimsical aspect and his inimitable brogue, tended to prepossesss people in his favor, To add to his amusing jualities he soon contrived to catch the parliamentary manner to a wonderful ex- tent and was very fond of administering little incoherent lectures to the house with his arms akimbo and witi a sort of grotesque pretension to ioftiness and breadth of view which might ass among the Cavan people for statesmanship. iggur was uota highly educated nor an especi- ally brilliant man, but he had sound common sense, Iu the Louse of commons he was always ready to get upon his legs at a moment's notice and talk upou any subject until his leader ordered him to sit down, He was slightly de- formed, his spine having been injured when a boy. His opponents called him the Richard Hil of the home rule party. Mr. Biggar was a wealthy man and a rigid teetotulier. “Biggar has a voice like a corn crake,” said‘. P, O'Con- nor once, “but he ix one of the bravest and truest mon in parliament.” HIS PARIS ROMANCE, In the early purt of 148% he was suod bya certain Miss Fannie Hyland for damages for breach of promise of marriage. Miss Hyland, the plaintiff, kept a boarding house in Paris, or rather she took in “genteel boarders,” her guests be mostly gentlemen from foreign parts whose circumstances forced them to make @ temporary residence abroad. Mr. Biggar was introduced to Fanny by Patrick Egan, who for some time had been’ enjoying her hospital- ity and basking iu the sunshine of her favor. ‘Lhe facts cited on the trial showed thut the en- thusiastic Biggar kept company with the musi- eal Fanny for some time and gave her various pesca, including several pairs of stockings, When Mr. Biggar left Paris, however, he ceased his attentions to the fair boarding house keeper and talked no more to her of music, love or presents, Patrick Kagan also went from under | her hospitable roof, leaving her lonely and dis. consulate, She failed to win her reereant lover back to her side, hence the snit for breach of promise of marriage, Which was quickly termi- ted in her favor. ‘Mr. Liggar was mulcted in $2,000 damages and subjected to infinite ridi- | cule, but he bore up under both inthctions with his characteristic fortitude, The Parnell party propose to give a great public funeral in gabiin to Mr. Biggar and are in communicafion with his family on the subject. ————$§_-<e-_____ Explosion of Boiling Water. A large vat used for boiling cotton exploded in the dye house of the Palmer mill at Three Rivers, Mass., yesterday afternoon, J. C. Beil, overseer of the dye house; J. F. Gardner and a workman named Beauchamp were in the room and were scalded, Bell having bad burns on the hips, face and hands; Gardner, on the hip, neck and face, and Beauchamp on the body and limbs, Lewis Gets Other Oyster Beds. The Virginia House finance committee have agreed to report a bill for the state to lease C. R. Lewis thirty-two hundred acres of land in Pocomoke sound in lieu of that on Hog Island flats, Mr. Lewis petitioned the assembly to either reimburse him the money he had spent in the Hog Island beds or give him a lease on other oyster grounds, The committee deter- mined to recommend the latter request and will report a bill embodying that bill, which theleg- islature will possbly pass, — soe Got Of Too Soon, Grant L. Davis, a commercial traveler of West Walworth, Wayne county, was drowned in the Owasco outlet, near Auburn, N.Y., last evening. The Lehigh Valley train, which ar- rives in Auburn at 7:05 p.m., stopped on th railroad bridge near the New York Central crossing to allow a train to pass, Davis, who Was & passenger, thought the train was at the stution and stepped off the platform, falling 20 feet into the water. eee Hawes’ Discredited Confession. At Birmingham, Ala., yesterday, John Wylie, who was arraigned on the charge of killing Mrs. Emma Hawes and little Irene, was dis- missed by Justice Poe for lack of evidence to warrant binding him over. His arrest was based on Hawes’ so-called confession, in which he said he paid Wylie #200 to put them out of the way. Hawes was on the stand and swore he paid Wylie to do the deed and swore Fanny Bryant assisted him. Ou cross-examination he owned to having brought little May to town that Monday night, but refused to say what he did with her. The crowd in the court room cheered Wylie when be was discharged. Hawes himself told his story calmly, ee Accident to a Draw Bridge. At Jacksonville, Fla., about 6:30 p.m. yester- day a serious accident happened to the Jack- sonville, St. Augustine and Halifax railroad bridge across the St. Johns river. The schooner Ida C. Schooleraft, Capt. Booye, 1éaded with lumber, was coming down from Palatka, towed by the tug Maby, when she struck the eastern abutment of the bridge and swinging around struck the draw also, bringing it together with a speed fraught with disastrous results. The draw is immovable, the rails torn Spend itmay be a very long time before the bridge is open to travel ee Virginia’s Cavalry Regiment. The first Virginia regiment of cavalry was or ganized in Richmond last night under order from the governor requiring all cavalry compa- nies of the state to meetin the city for that purpose. Maj. Thomas R. Marshall was elected coionel; J. V. Bidgard, lieutenant colonel, and Capt. Percy Hawes, major. This the only reg- iment in the state. eee Fort Siil for the Apaches. Gen, George Crook has just arrived in Chi- cago from an extended trip through the Indian territory. The general had never visited Fort Sill, the proposed future home of the Apache Indians, and he wanted to satisfy himself as to the nature of the country, its climate, flora and fauna, ke, “I found the United States troops down there well and satisfied,” said the gen- eral, “There isno great amount of sickness there. Of course that section of the country is not a paradise, but it is not nearly so bad as described, I¢ would make a most excellent reservation for Geronimo and his little band. Some of the Indians are cultivating the soil, but the greater majority of them depend upon | Uncle Sam for their living. I think I e- doable my exertions to have Fort Sill select as the place to quarter r the Apaches,” Incendiaries at Work, News was received at Raleigh, N.C., Yyester- day of a series of incendiary fires at Rocky Mount. The trouble seems to have grown out of some unpleasantness in connection with the negro emigration matter. On Monday night the extensivs carriage works of Hackney Bros, were destroyed by a fire of incendiary origin, Last night the buildings at the fair grounds at Rocky Mount were fired by negroes, the object being, it is thought, to draw a crowd there from town that the work of destruction might be completed. No further trouble however, but the town is thoroughly ‘olled, as oO work is hourly appre- Ont in New York. and about one hundred and fifty guests sat down to the tables, Over the head of Gen. A Dhuzss Goons Orronronrrz, ‘We have made further reductions in the prices of the remainder of our Stock of DRESS GOODS; this must close then out. We need the room toshow our SPRING DRESS GOODS, which daily makes their appearance. 200, ALL-WOOL DRESS GOODS—we still have 18 Pieces in stock. This is good material, 38 inches wide, in dark colors only, but neat styles, Price 2Uc.; ‘worth 400. ‘37i4c, CHECKS, STRIPES and PLAIDS. We have added to this line of Goods 16 new and desirable pat- terns. These are handsome materials, from 36 to 40 inches wide and have been sold from 5Qp. to 75c. Reduced Price 3734. 75c. MEDIUM-WEIGHT CLOAKINGS, These rop- resent our $1 CLOAKINGS, consisting of Plaids and Stripes, in choice colors, They were excellent values at $1, and in order to make our stock move we have made Reduced Price 750, 75e. for all of our FRENCH NOVELTY PLAIDS, which were formerly $1. ‘These are handsome, high colored and most desira- bie, including « combination of the most improved colors and styles. ‘These goods are made by one of the best manu- facturers and from the finest wool. Reduced Price,.75¢, ‘75—These are Fine Pin Check Cheviots, 54 inches wide aud formerly 81 per yard. A rare bargain for those in search of such materials. They are in Brown, Blue and Gray. Most exceilent materia) for general utility. Reduced Price, 75c. We have s few Odds and Ends in DRESS PAT- TERNS, running 8 to 10 yards ina pattern. These are beautiful materials; Plain and Stripe to match; Figured and Plain to match, We cordially invite your inspection, ‘ LANSBURBGH & BRO. ABOUT KID GLOVES. Kid Glove wearers please read the following: All WARRANTED GLOVES sold by us are fitted at the counter, and no guarantee is given on Kid Gloves unless fitted at the store, ‘Kid Gloves that bave been fitted will not be ex- changed, bitt cloves that are bought not fitted will be exchanged for another size, provided they are returned in good condition, not tried on or damaged. Under no circumstances will Kid Gloves under 81 ‘be fitted or in any way guaranteed, We will live ‘Up to our promises and do exactly as we way, and will expect the same good faith on the part of our patrons, but if you insist on trying on gloves, pulling them out of shape, or perhaps tear and deface them by trying to force a large hand in a small glove, we must decline to exchange them, We will be fair with you, and we will do all we can to please you, but you must be reasonable with Us and not expect more than we agree todo. We know that our gloves are the best that skill and mouey an produce, and we know that we will do more for you than any other Kid Glove House, The Foster Hook Glove is gaining popularity, Sales increase, ‘More will be sold tis year than ever, OUR ASSORTMENT IS COMPLETE. WILLIAMS’ 5-HOOK SUEDE. . 7-HOOK “ & 5-HOOK KID,, * 7-HOOK “ FOWLERS' 7-HOOK SUEDE.. 156 S EID... ee LANSBURGH & BRO, NEW SOUTACHE AND GALLOON TRIMMING 30, 385, 40, 45, 50c. per yard, NEW VAN DYKE TRIMMINGS from 81 to $8. In the most beautiful collection ever shown, A Nice Selection of SILK PASSEMENTERIES for 81 per yard, MOHAIR GALLOONS AND PASSEMENTERIE SILK SASHES from 82 to $14, in the New Coloring und Black, HEADQUARTERS FOR COLORED SILK FRINGES, 81.75 per yard, SILK DRESS FRONTS. New Ideas in Black and Colors, Black for $3.75 and more, Colors start from #8. LATEST FANCY. BLACK BRAIDED ZOUAVE JACKETS, 5. As- sortment of Persian Trimmings in White, Black and Colored Grounds. THIS MOENING’S ARRIVAL, OUR OWN IMPORTATION. 800 DOZEN “HERMSDURF” IMPROVED BLACK SILK HOSE for$1 per pair, The price charged in other cities for the same Hose is $1.50. Euch pair has attuched the following guaranteo: ‘This pairis warranted not to crock nor to fade in washing nor to stain the feet or underwear, A full line of fine HOSE up to 65 per pair. GARTERS AND GARTER CLASPS on sale. OUB ANNISE CORSET. PRICE $4.50. ‘This is unquestionably the finest fitting Corset over Produced, why pay big money to have your Corset made when we can fit you like a love and warrant the ‘wear of this Corset in every particular? ‘These come in White aud Drab, in sizes from 18 to 26 only. LANSBURGH & BRO, ‘We wish to express our gratification to the Indies of ‘Washington for their prompt response to the an- nouncement of bargsins in our Ladies’ MUSLIN and CAMBRIC UNDERWEAR SALE. It but proves that the ladies of Washington credit our advertisements. ‘The bargains will continue throughout the week. LARS BURGH & BRO.. 420, 422, 424, 426 TTH ST. _ ‘Weare the sole Agents for the District of Columbia for the Standard Fashion Patterns. Our sales for them hhas been enormous. We can prove by some of the best Inodistes in Washington thst they are an improvement on all others made. FASHION GAZETTE FREE. WANT ONE ns - « THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1890. —— AUCTION SALES. __ EO, W. STICKNEY, Auctioncer, 936 Fat, RY SALE UF VERY VALUABLE IM- £ROVED PROPERTY, BEING HOUSE No, 13 hogs STRELT NOKTHWEST™ : 117-d&ds N NE PR Oks HWEST, STRELT. BET WEE! On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUAR'’ TWENTIETH, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK, we will ell in front of the premises vert of }» Square r. fronting 26 feet 9% inches on Sixth street with» depth OF 0's fore aie laches, and tmiroved by 2 Two: ory Frame Dwelling use. Lis propel DR Adjacent to F street makes it very dearable Yor inh Lrovement, of can rew im as no\, under reptal;@ very arable location and ad acing lu value. ‘Terms: One-third cas balance in one and two years, notes to bear 6 per cent imterest, payable semi- Suuually. or oue-half cash, baiance can remain five years at 6 per cent, notes ‘to be secured bd; trust on premises, Or ail cash, at option of 5 A deposit of @250 required at timoof male, Conveyance +at purchaser's cost, Terms to be complied 8, otherwise right reserved to resell at Tisk and cost of defaulting purchaser after five days’ omy otice of such resale im sume newspaper pub- ; ' hed in Was wt, D.C, Tbdads" BUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers EVENING. K DEP: MENT, BY RALCLIFFE, DARB & ©O., Auct toneers, ‘920 Pa ave. uw. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF LAW LIBRARY, OFFICE FURNITURE, &0,, OF NEHEMIAH 1 MILLER, DECEASED. By virtue of an order of the Supreme Court of the District of Colminbis, bulding & special term of said court for Orphans’ Court business passed iu the matter of the estate of Nehvamiah H. Miller, dec ‘tse Undersixned, as adiujuistrator of maid “estst AY PUBLIC A’ ULSDAy porls, American State Keport r owper's Keports, Durnford anc heports, East Heporty Jouusou Law aud Chancery (New. Yori) He- ports, Muddox Chancery Reports, all the Reports of the Court of Appeals of Maryland: Reporte of tha sn- prenie Court of the District of Columbia, Metcalf Ke- ports. Paige's Keports. aud other Iteports: aud also Cylinder Rolling Yop Desk, Book Revolving Chairs, Iron Safe of Miller Patent, Ruy and other Faiuiture: and also a Certificate for 50 Shares of $20 euch of the capital stock of the Osceola Water company. Catalogues of the Books and Furui- ture cau be had at auction vooms of Messrs. Ratcliffe, Darr & Co., or office of the undersigned. Reports, Louk Case, ‘Term wale ha, SOfsale cae WILLIAM J, MILLER, ad@ministrator, _18-abde Office 480 Louisiana “Tomonnow. OLEY, Auctioneer. NTIRE STOCK OF DRY 3, CLOAKS TONS, CONTAINED. GooD: IN STOKE 908 ‘iL AUCLION. COMMENCING TUESDAY, ¥ FOUEI N vENTH STREET NORTHWEST WILL BE SO! a AL TiN O'CLOCK AND FEBRUAKY FOURTH, EVEKY DAY AT SAME HOUK UNIIL DIb- POSED OF. a ‘The stock con rt as follows: Silks, Velvet ie pores Fine’ Deven Geode, Clot eed Linens, Towels, Comforts, | 5p: 8. Corsets, Hundker- nents, Jerseys and Bay KC ntiouéd will do well tbe suld without Tesorve, 10 cohwequeuce of a chauye in busiiess. t15-Lw FOLEY, Auctioneer. A®? GArienres oF RATCLIFFE, DARR & CO. Catalogue Sale of a Superb and Highly Important Ovllection of RARE IN PORCELAINS, BRONZE CANDELABI MAT i AKVED VAt ATUARY, FKE NC Ee C4 “SAND 'PEDESTA) E ALLOR, HALL OX CHUKC! TIONS, ITALIAN'FAENZA WAKE AND ART OBJECTS ox FREE EXHIBITION ar RATOLIFFE, DARI: & PENNSYL NESDAY, Fi S¢ tehy o'eloc' Afternoons: KALOLIFFE, DARK & Co. ATCLIFFE, DARE & CO, Auctioneers, YEKEMPTORY TION SALE OF 1 COMPLE: E SEi OF DISTRICT OF Co- BOOK, INCLUWING HOP- Al sf INC. 21, at HALF- ‘our book de- at Peuusylvanis avenue uortnwest, & lote set of City Fist Books, ae abuve, i four val KATCLIFFE, DAKK & LO, a KUAK) JOCK, we will sell in OF VALUABLE PROP- ‘OREST GLEN STATION, METRO- Scere! BALTIMOKE AND OHIO ILEOA! will sell at URDAY, FEBKUARY 1W. 3 LOCK M., Ons ublic auction I SAL TWELVE OFC ated 200 yards from 3 House of Srovins; in complete repair G x yun: good stubie aud outbuildings, This is very desitable property well Wcated, tries, Xe. MAURICE ‘TALBOTT, Attorney for Mortgage. f19-3t QALE OF LARGE BRICK STABLE IN ALLEY S‘ EEN O AND V STKErTS AND SIX- TEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH STUEELS NORTHWEST. Ou FRIDAY, TWENTY-FIRST FEBRUARY, 1890, at FIVE O'CLOCK P.M,, we will seli, in front of the premises, the Large ‘Brick ‘stable on the rear of lot Bo, sauare 181, having a sroutaye of 2Ofect by s depth ot $3 ‘Terms of sale: One-thi two years with interest at able wenil-aunasdly, ab “¢ ash; balance in one and per cent per annum, pay- secured by a deed of trust om Toperty dold, Or all cash, at optiou of purchaser. iter $100 required at time of sale. Convey- aucing, &c, at purchaser's cost, Terms to be com plied with in fifteen days, otherwise nzht reserved to resell the proverty at risk aud cost of defaulting chaser after five days’ public notice of such resale in some Lewspaper published in Wastuuyton, D.C. 118-d&eds DU~CANSON Bus., Aucts, rpuomas DOWLING, Auctioneer. SPECIAL SALE OF GROCERIES, WINES AND LIQUORS, EMBRACING IN PART FIFTEEN CHESTS TEA, SEVEN BARRELS MO- LASSES, WINES, WHISKIES AND BRANDIES IN GLASS, COFFEE ESSENCE, MUSTARDS, PICKLES, FIFTY CASES PEARLINE, ONE HUNDKED CASES LAUNDRY SOAP, DIFFER- ENT BRANDS, MATCHES, RED SEAL LYE, B. B BUCKETS, BROOMS, FINE CHEWING TOBACCO, BLVING, BREAD SODA, COFFEE BINS, EMPTY DEMIJOHNS, &o., &c. On FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY TWENTY- FIRST, 1ov0, at HALF PA»? LEN O'CLOUK, within any auction roomé, | shal) aclla fiue line of staudard Groceries (removed to my suction 1ooms for coli- Yenicuce of sale). “Lheattention of the trade ticulary directed to this sale. ‘SHOMAS DOWLING, _f17-at Auctioueer. EO. W. STICKNEY, Auctioneer, 936 F st, TKUSTER'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE SUBDIVISIGN OF Bale FARM, FRONCING ON SHERMAN AVENUE, IMPROVED BY WELL RENTED HOUSES. Libee Ba, GSS) Selina oe a ee eee ». 23, fol e Io of reourds for the District of Columbia: and at the reques ynest of the party secured thereby, I will offer for sale, in front of the preuiscs, on SATURDAY, the KH FEENTH Day or Fite : KUAKY, 1890, AT HALF. PASI FOUL O'CLOCK YM. thé follo property im the county 01 Uoltinbla, to wit: All of subdivision of Barry Farm 3 trustees thereo!, how veyor of the District of Columbia, the west one-l io said lot 16, six (6) per centum persunuu, payable semi-annually, Sud secured by deed of trust On the property colds oe sltcaah, atthe option of the purchaser: 4100 deposit required at tine of sule: all couveysucing re- cording at purchaser's cost, serms to be complied With in 10 days, or the property will be resold at risk and ost ot sleiaulting purchaser after 5 daze’ ad- tin some Lew: pabli-bed in the city MA. KIMMEL, tee, 8#-THE ABOVE SAL” Is POSTPONED IEE DAY, THE TWENTY sist DAY OF FEDRUAE 4 same hour and WILLIAM A. KIMMEL, Trustee, 117-m,tu&th FUTURE DaYs. ‘ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers, REGULA! ‘TURDAY SALE 0} jOUSE- ba EbEcts OF EVERY _D! eRe OLD BLANKETS. MN CREE TION. SOME TENSERSER MARBLE OP ‘CHa 54 ‘WALNUT FRAME PIER rN GLASSWARE. ‘anes > QUONE OE SBEANL SER CREE ES? On SATURDAY, SeMUALY ‘TWENTY. SECOND, commencing U'CLUCK A.M, ell, witlinr Ber Salnerousn the bore ccllestise of"imset ELEGANT FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS AND BRIC-A-BRAC AT AUCTION, EMBRACING IX PART— ELEGANT PAKLOK FURNITURE IN BLUE SATIN, TURKISH EASY CHAIRS, ONE ELEGANT SOLID ROSEWOOD FOLDING TABLE (A RARE ARTICLE), VERY HANDSOME IMPORTED MARQUETRY TABLE, TWO ELEGANT GIL1 CHAINS, SUPERB OIL PAINTINGS, PUK- CHASED IN FLORENCE (MANY OF THEM OF BARE VALUE); BRONZES, BRIC-A-BRAC. HANDSOME ROSEWOOD CHAIR, UPHOL- STEREDIN GOBELIN TAPESTRY ; HANDSOME BRONZE STATUE FOK GAS, LACE WINDOW HANGINGS, VERY SUPERIOR HALL STAND. WITH LARGE FRENCH PLATE MIRROR AND BRONZE HOOKS; LIBRARY TABLES, ONE MAGNIFICENT SOLID ROSEWOUD CANOPY BEDSTEAD (COST $700, WALNUT M. T CHAMBER FUKNITUKE, SUPERIOR WHITE BAIR MATTRESSES, FINE FEATHER PIL- LOWS AND BOLSTERS, IRON FRAME TURK ISH CHAIR, MAHOGANY AND OTHER CHAM- BER FURNITUBE, FINE MOQUET AND BKUs- SELS CARPETS, TURKISH RUGS, KITCHEN KEQUISITES, ETC. * TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY TWENTY- FIFTH, 1N00, at ELEVER OCLOCK, at fesiaence 1602 Vermont avenue northwest, Isiail seil a swail and choice collection of Household Furniture, the Fler! of it, Baving been imported by the owner, ‘The will ction on mornii ale a os THOMAS DOWLING. Auctioueer. PEREMPTORY SALE OF A CAR LOAD OF HORSES AND MAKES. ‘Will be sold at the Buzaar, 0.940 on SATURDAY ING, FEBRUA’ SECOND, at TEN U'C K. with five Head of liorses and M: Louisiana avenue, RRY TWENTY. Mares. i of driving and work horse. and wil. positively ol re 8. BENDSINGEK, Auctioneer. PROPOSALS, _ P®ores: ALS FOR IMPROV NT! IN THE DISTRICT UF the Commissioners, Da 18, 1800,—Sealed } NTYSEVEN 1H. 1890, for improv: road by wrading. layiu «utters au: way. Biank forms cf proposals and specifications can be obtained at this uifice upon ap- plication theretor, together with all Decessary tuforma- ion, aud only bids upon these forms will be con sidered. The rightis reserved to reject any and all vids DOUGL. oF Eris of bids. J. Ww. ASS HIN+, HENRY M. KOSEICT, 0-8t EBBITT HOUSE, WASHINGTON. D. C. WINTER RESORTS. HE DENNIS, ATLANTIC CITY, N.3. Oceso eud of Michixan ave.: opeu all the year, All remiences modern conv 3 110-1 JUSEPH H. BORTON, Proprietor (Tie CHALFONTE, ATLANTIC CITY, N.d. On the beseh, North Carolina ave, Unobstructed ocean view. alt water baths in the house, Elevator. 2S. On the 15th imstant. _ fm E, ROBERTS & SONS. AVEKLY, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., OPEN doar, ‘Lanre’ sun xallery, ‘bot aid cold bs, eae, clectric in, KC. M- EDELES, Muu'gr. Mrs. J. 1, BRYANT, AES. SOUTH CAROLINA. WINTER RESORT FOK HEALTH AND PLEASURE. DRIEST CLIMATE IN THE UNITED STATES, — pointeot greataltitade is the ey Mountains. eFage Mica teuiperatuse: Winter G0 dere, DPE 58 dega. “The place to recover trom thy effects OF La GRIPPE. HIGHLAND PARK FIRST-CLA83 IN Pure Spring Water. Perfect Drai from our own Duty. Unexrelied Room, Ladies’ Billiard Roos Courts, &. Goud Livery. Exceilent Urchestra im st- tendance. Motel grounds emt 350 scres Pine Forest. For circular and terms addcess, _ 18-002 B. P. CHATFIELD, Proprietor, pee LEHMAN, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., OCEAN end of Pennsy! ; enlarxed, improved, avd all the year. a heated uy hot water. z oS Sind Ju ler W. LEHMAN. TPte ELKTON, OCEAN . Atlantic City, Open all the year. Steam best, Jas0-1in, jy T-2m ENNHULST, ATLANTIC CITY, N.. N Michigan avenue ucar the ocean: steam best, electric beiis and other modern hnprovements recently introduced. JAMES HOOD, Jazy-3m nage. Pure Milk Cusine. Billiard m, Howling Alley, Tennis ___BOUSEFURNISHINGS. _ WHE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK ‘of Wall Papers, Wall Mouldings, interior Decora- tions, Window Shades. &c., in the northwest. Five years in business, a practical man, working at it bim- Seif, with expenses reduced to a minimum, enables ime to offer you the extreme lowest prices. White Blank ld Vapers, 15 and 2Ve.; Lanbossed Ingrain, Tint and other Papers, Bor- lowent prices, Goid Papers, 2. . ders and Friezes and Full Mouldings at House and luterior Painting aud Decorating at jusies cheerfully Teceive pr figures. Work quarantecd and esti; furnished. Orders by mail or attention, 8-lin* OYAL LIQUID GLUE" MENDS EVERY- thing! Broken Chins, Glass, Furniture, Wood, Metals, Toss, Shoes, Pipes, Jewelry. tverlasting Te nacity! Drugs aud Grocers, 10c.and 25c, mibl4-eoly Cooma Br Gus A full line of GAS COOKING STOVES Cu hand and for sale, WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY __GENTLEMEN’S GOODS. _ mb31 FALL AND WINTER, '89-"90, Our own liuportatons now received, and you sre invited to inspect at the well-known house a B.D. BARR, IMPORTING TAILOR 1111 Penna ave.§) ATTORNEYS. ICHARD STUART EVANS, COUNSELOR-AT- Law, translater of Modern’ Literature, French, Spanish, Italiau, &e, 214 Sth st, ae. Oflice 402 Gul stnw. ay TF sell J.G. ZACHRY, McKENN -D. PHILLIPS, ZAGHKY & McKENNEY, _ia4-6m1“Attorueyeat-iaw, Suu Building, Fat. ADGET & FOKKEST, ATTOKNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW, 402 Gub st. aw. Telephone 1195-2. “___0030-6m_ CR BELL CARMINGTON, ATTORNEY -aT-Law, Webster Law Building, 503 Dat, m.w..W 2. hemdence, 1215 = UFUS H. DARBY, BOOK, JOB, NEWSPAPER, d K.R. Privting. skilled kmen iusteriah? improved nancuisey; erowse teralitien oe ‘st. mw. 23 City. Satisfaction guaranteed, Press work for trade. 3808 Pe eve 1511 D._ —— EEN & WALLAC! Me BOOK & iS PRINTERS, 1108-1146 E st. u.w., south sida, COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND PROFESSION: HUNTING OF SLL RINDS: sa) FINE WORK A SPECIALTY. DENTISTRY. C. JAMES, OBAL SURGEON AND DENTIST, 637 Q st. nw. 330-1m Between Uth and 7th'sta, i, STARR PARSONS, DENTIST, ¥TH ST. Die at sna Filings seri, Achini Inu! Gas und ether given. lous 9 te'3. PBEE DENTAL INFIRMARY and LS inserted we7 except cost of mal at 1325 H st. nw, Os; ment of Colum! University, from 1 to Tows Tux AND MARKET REPORTS, Somer Chose ute ite of it pose lou in ¥- ‘it woes 4 loug ways at ‘th st, fo OPOUN RNs Often unsteady, but enjoying thelr “PEaTH Mug Liest asd going out freely at 50c. and active: a over demand oO RE BUSINESS POINTS. THE EVENING STAR is offered to the path lic, im good faith and with confidence, as THE BEST LOCAL ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE UNITED STATES. In point of fact, it may be truthfully said that it is without an equal in this respect any where in the world, These averments are borne out by the figures given below, which are compiled from the sworn weekly statements printed in the paper on each Monday in the year, and condensed from the sworn tabular statements showing the average daily circulation of the paper during the year 1859, published in Tue Sraa on the 18th of January, 189. Briefly stated, the points upon which the above claim is based are these: That— 1. The Star has three times the ciren- tation of any other paper in W ushing- ton! 2, The Star's circulation in Washing- ton is double that of all the other datly papers published in the city added to- gether!! 3. The Star has a larger and fuller circalation in the city where printed, im propertion to reading and purchas- ing population, than any other ncewe- Paper im the world!!! 4, The Star has the largest regular and permanent home circulation of any t(we-cent afternoon paper in the United States tit! In support of these claims and to show the constantly increasing circulation of the paper, attention is invited to the figures following: PALLY CIRCULATION IN 1885-86-87-88-89, 1SS3. 1886. INS7. INSS, LNSO, J4N...20,458 23,388 23,470 26,388 27.N41 Frs...22,029 24,321 26,299 27,161 29,200 MAB...25,549 25,594 26,009 27,190 34,766 ArE...22,572 24,727 25,575 27,166 May. 22,474 24,359 25,742 26,722 JUNE..21,933 23,902 25,116 27,453 JULY,.21,406 23,186 24,570 26,363 2 AUG...21,445 22,364 24.559 25,521 SEPT..21,033 22,302 24,905 25,324 Ocr...21,497 21,701 24,807 25,946 Nov...22,049 23,651 25,697 ssi DEC...23,000 24,687 26,466 26,752 Av'ge.22,123 23,682 23,484 27,082 Increase 3,005, _{ Of this remarkable average aggrogate of 30,090 copies circulated daily, no more than 1,102 copies are sent out of the city by mail, and 1,106 go to suburban places, by express, railway trains, etc., leaving as a net circulation im the city proper the PHENOMENAL PRO- PORTION of 923; PER CENT, or AN AGGRE- GATE of 27,882 copies! Of this number, 21,142 were delivered daily by regular carriers at the homes of permanent sub- scribers. ‘The remaining 6,740 copies represent the sales over the office counter, at the news stands, end by newsboys. But of this latter number a very large proportion is supplied reguiarly to per- manent residents of the city living in lodgings, &c, (not householders), so that its whole circula tion may be literally said to be in the family circle, While ite aggregate circulation there fore gives Tue Stan a distinctive and enviable Position in modern journalism, the fullness of its home circulation, the extent to which it is relied upon by members of the household, aud particularly by the pur- chasing portion of the community, are the marked characteristics of the paper, to which no other daily journal now published can furnish a parallel. ‘This is no idle boast on the part of the paper, } It is a well established fact, demonstrated to the full satisfaction of the sagacious and enter- prising business men of Witshington, who seek and know where to find THE LARGEST RETURNS FROM THE MONEY Palb OUT FOB ADVERTISING. This is proven by the growth of Tux Stan's advertising patronage. Nothing can more surely illustrate the esteem in which «ny article is held by the public than a constantly increasing demand for it—day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year,—in the face of ad- verse claims and pretentious competition. The | figures following tell the story on this point: HUMBER OF NEW ADVERTISEMLNTS FRINTED Et 1885-86-87 8B. JAN.....2,785 2,200 3,613 FEs.....2,824 3,064 3,547 APuiL ..3,679 4,333 5,478 May....3,S68 4,197 5,395 JUNE....3,474 3,938 4,522 3.235 3,380 2.082 3,170 4,208 4,517 4,870 5,313 3,596 5,093 in the way of tax sales, poll lists, election returns, etc., such as occasionally swell the business of political organs, being included in its patron age. In conclusion, it is only necessary to say that, {m proportion to the extent and high character Of its circulation, Tux Stan's advertising rates take rank with the very lowest in the country, and to add, finally, that every statement herein made can be abundantly verified THE CIB CULATION OF THE PAPER Is SWORN TO; ITS PRESS AND CIRCULATION ROOMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ITS BOOKS MAY BE INSPECTED BY ANY ONE HAVING AN DITEREST IN THEIR EXAMINATION,