Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1890, Page 1

“THE EVENING ‘STAR PU BLISHED Pit NALLY, Except Sunday, | aT ili BUILDINGS, ' orthwest Corner I cansylvania Ave. and 11th St, ty The Evening sf S&H. coved to subserfhers tm the . E 10 cxute per pat Mone yent. 66. sit taut (Entered at the Post Odice at Washington, D.C, as second-class mail matter] prabliahed on Friday—@l © Prep. months, 50 cents, EW" All mail subscriptions must be paid in advanee; @o paper sent longer than is paid for. Bates of advertising rade known on application. 90. best quality fneunis- day. Mauager. ug torn to per BSTONKOR: Sh: anise Or Newa RILT eva Haven't said a word. sbout our KILTS thi Not because we haven't a prize line, though- We'll tell sou one thing—there are very few Kilt Suit makers that know their business. Those few are in our service. Novelty {# the goal. Something odd—original is what everybody wants. It's # brauch of our stock where we will carry few duplicates—but an ocean of ¥. It keeps two contine busy. Paris, Beriin and Lond: exch holt trump cards—and ae her winning points. most blk that gather totue:r credit sour Aappreciation—vigto 6 years—and plenty there to pick from. Two- Pisce Suits, $2.50 to 815. Don't try to make them yourselves, There's a knack about it you'll miss, OVERGARMENTS Have ycu decided yet whether FOR THE = itstobea REEFER orsn OVER- Labs. going to » Fall in?” Suppose you try om some of each— Indve after that. We have all sizes of both. The wear and the pricos ave your desiring sort. MEN'S you use some Medium. UNDERWEAR rwear? We've som ST¥ Lrs TATE eam ‘But the HEAVY WEIGHTS— aT that’s everybody's want before TH louw. Take this partial list of TRUTH. styles and prices—apply e which you want, 1 aud Camei's Hair, — jar Made English Bal- ‘oD each piece. ‘and dob a1 5 —_ Riss lerino, es each piece. —full regular "hase “that comes, @3 TOBE APPRICIATED and from that up THEY > we've wot twenty- oUGHT styles of HE. TOBE WEIGHTS that were gotten up CAREFULLY to our special order. They're SCANNED. chespin price, but dear in quality SAKS AND COMPANY, THE WORLD'S WORK. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND SEVENTH STREET. 4 in 50c. Orrenisa. ‘Men's Unlaundried Shirts, made of New York Mills Muslin,Linen Bosoms,continuous facings: in fact, a First-class Shirt; sizes 14 to 17; omy 50 cents 30 Men's Night Shirts, made of Utics Muslin, yoke back, collars and cuffs: ouly 50 conta. Our line of Fall and Winter Underwear is now complete and we are prepared to offer the best value ever shown, In Hosiery our stock is replete with all the 1 values that money can purchase. Our Chili's Positive Fast Black kibbed Hose at 1236 cents is truly @ wonder. STAMPED LINEN quarters on these go We claim to be head- js as to styles and prices. If you intend purchasing a Carpet or Matting We can save you money. CARHART & LEIDY, 928 7th st. and 706 Kat. nw, Philadelphia Store, sSSy EFE A L 5. FE AA Oi ~a oe S53 Kez aA 53, Wm NNN | ig Rx H SR Ss BS OH SRS SS K Kk MH NNN = A new and stylish Seal Cape, best Alaska, London aye. We Lave just received shipment of Seal Jackets in Bow styles. The Reefer Jacket, with loose front, larve collar and Faised shoul Large snd complete stock of Capes in Seal, Persian Iamb, Astrachan, Wool Seal, Marten, Mink, Nutria, Monkey and all Furs used this season for capes. Prices, $6,810, 815 and up. MUFFS, BOAS, COLLARETTES, TRIMMINGS, &. Remember Furs are cheaper now than latcr in the season, B. H. STINEMETZ & SONS, 1237 Penna ave, Through to 41:5 13th st. ast Banoarss Ix BEAUTIFUL FAL ben = Goops, ke. Boucle Plaids pd Hen: rd wide, 4 Fiaids, Chetk “and Homespuns, Counter. panes. Underwear, Healers. Ac, ba noe complete fod verp cheap at BRODHEAD & Co’s, 907 F st o.w., Masonic Temple Scuoor Boos. A LARGE STOCK FOR EVERY GRADE, AND ALL SORTS OF SCHOOL STATION. EkY. ALL AT THE VEKY LOWEST PRICES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ©. C. PURSELL, 418 9TH ST_N.W. _*18-1m,1p Porteay, PORCELAIN, GLASS WARE AND KITCHEN UTENSILS OF ALL KINDS. OUR NEW IMPORTATIONS ARE NOW READY. HOUSEKEEPERS FITTING OUT OR REPLENISH- ING ARE RESP THROUGH OUR ESTABLISHMENT. EDDi & LORILLARD REFRIGERATORS. M. W. BEVERIDGE, 1009 PA. AVE. 025-68 Goon Frove Tea irue Boon to Housekeepers, BURCUELL'S BEST Always Succeeda. ®& W. BURCHELL, 1320 F at, Sl # Hasnsoye_ New Porter S i RINE CLUTH-SUBFACE WATERPR« The Most Sty lish and Gecoming Sbapes by WASHINGTON,” the Periect Sle een The “MODJESKA." the Most Styiish sisme Sleeve Germans, ESTER.” Plaiy, Close Fitting aud Neat; an eine “FAIR” Close-Stting Garment, with Coat sleeve, or Missos dnd Cuildre Prices were never so low tor Fitio Quality Water- Brvofs. GOUDYEAL kUBBERCOM PANY, 300 9th ot, an MELVILLE LINDSAY. Manager. TI—-No. 17,054, WASHINGTON. =| ; _SPECIAL NOTICES. D. C.. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1890. TWO CENTS. | SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. mesting have 8 0 per month. Toe Fumie on oUF books ares are being jundreds. We are redcem- t per annum: that is to cay, for nat $10 per i nth We are giving | over per cent per auntm interc without requiring notice, makin rything as con. Yomieut as possible for the members of the association. That is why we ere so popular with the community have solarve @ Dumber of members and ausount of money. ne money to build or to each share for #2 monthly, tor #10 monthly, $1, s for $14 monthly, $1 100 fof S28 mm | | ter | taking extra sha: jan back dues requ: \E' NG, OC AHAM, Vice ‘Treasurer. ciaide 8 12th st. Mr. A. N, MEEKER, 207 3d et s.c.. oviikctas the necting for the convenleiice of th gon Capitel Hilt sASHINGTO ~The » at the “usp F unifur nL, ¢ git o'clock yma f ‘i funeral of our deceased SUMEFE Bie aT winent Commander, Attest: CHARL: Recorder. SEVEN YEARS—32. EK | docotini will be held at f Stobl- ON st.nw..on TUESDAY B' a'branch of theron Hall 1 address the micett ma “3 PEOTECIIVE 2 | District of Co. n THURS- ersand si to be 1 HEREBY TENDER MY c=. thanks to the itivers and Grorcetown ©. m SINCERE meuibers of ican Legion of me paying over t ef ity soa Beat LYN. THC OURNED MPETIN k state republicans to pe ‘association will be held © mt. By order of President. SUBST RECEIVED — TH E = LM0: OBS JonN He MAGKUDE Sew York ave. and 1122 Conn. ave. 3 RECEIVED A NEW LINE OF aud «delicate colors direct from repared to dye your Suminer ilk the latest shades for Fall and Paris we ace now Dresses of Wool or ring. Dresses, made up or ripped, dyeda fine mourning viac We clean Neckties—10 cents. ee centANTON FISCHER. | RS, DIS- eptember § e pubic interest to Widen Anacostia road or Minuesote ave. wa uni- form width of ninety (0) tect, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia have had the route surveyed and a plat thereof prepared and filed in this offi compliance with t hereby given of the aforesaid, and th present th at 2 o'ch mm to attend at this office p SDAY, the 14th day of October, proxim DUALS will zive hearing to all persous in interest. By order of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia J. W. DOUGLASS, L.G. HINE, i DBE ioners, TEMPORARY OFFICE Be CST TRUST company, 312 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, CAPITAL. SHA, 1,000,000. a10 S of subscription to the capital stock of the stove company will be open from september 1890. to September 3C, 1890, inclusive, at the follow- i f suincription. Five per cout on October 1, and 5 per cent each thirty days thereafter. + company will occupy a field not now covered ¥ finauciel imstituten in this important section y ed oflers to subseribers a profitable return on their investment. ‘Subscriptions received and all information furnished the ofticers ur directors SOU NG. SLAT IE President, CHARLES CHRISTIAN Vice President, HENRY K. SIMPSON, Secretary. DIRECTORS : John H. Buscher, Faward B. Hughes, Jobu Cammack, homes J; Kink, Win. D. Campbell, Henry A. Linge Albert Car chibald ‘M. ‘McLachlem, ‘Aur John H. O'Donnell, heophilus F. Koessle, John U_ Rother, Heury K. Suiupscn, donn G. Sch MeGresor, Aea Whitehead, James L. Larbou J. B. Gregg Curtis, James Fraser, ‘Andrew Frey, William A. Gordon, —_™ BEST VALUE GIVEN. 10¢ sin exchange es part payment for price or high class Upright Pianos. st $10 monthly. Special bargains to #100 with us. THE PIANO EXCHANGE, rae 913 Pennsylvania AFE DEPOSI Ts A AN D STORAGE DEPAR SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY, Ta 1st stu we Absolutely Fireproot. Now reauy for the storage of Furniture, Piauos, Sitver ‘Tr rluges wud Port. novi and ship. '¥ mailor telephone promptly yect building. Heres, pass ALBEKT M. KEAD, eneral Manager. IF YOU WANT ABSOLUTE SECUKITY for your Money and S:curities rent a im the WASHINGION SAFE DEPUSUL com 916 Pennsylvania ave. any of our me Balance c You ci rtic ty esperte jonored. Cali and LACE CURTAINS Kats fer gaken, tava and laundried with munod vefore Oct, 7 tor ‘ntormation, Longley, S06 Ast, ne, Auricult 16) Kk & Genl's Office, yrintinx Ofice. Room ‘Treasury. iw. _HARSHA, Secretary. _ =3GAS FIXTURES. PLUMBING AND HEATING. & 8 SHEDD & BRO, 432 Oth at. now, CERTIFICATES OF STOCK AND wen. ALL, 1ucthods of Printing aud EY & ROBERT Rdjoustng Yost be W. Briefs, Bilis, Speeches ‘the trade. itching tor LATIMER HAS Sines 0. 1403 5.¥. ave uw. aul EQUITABLE ‘OU-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F 8T. ASSETS 81,119,062.77. Office hours, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. dally. On ko first Wednesday in each month the office will be open trom 6 to 8 o'clock p.m. Advauces will be made promptly at o'clock, The 10th issue of stock is open jor subscription. Shares are $2.50 per month, $1,000 advanced on each share, Tamphleis explaining the objects and advantages of the Association are turnished upon application, THOMAS SOMERVILLE, | _3NO. JOY EDSON, Sec'ry. 3 PERSONS HAVING GOO GOODS ON DE- pit Hk a SED. ‘PAWNBROKER, Upon uisch imterent ous 13 mrowtay oF more, are re- ‘uested to call sud wetlle af once, or the goods wil No Sold st auction October 14. H. K. FULTON. stent 1218 Pa. ave. B.w. a BOTS Grus ASIUM CLASSEs (FOR BOTS sixteen years) at the ¥. M.A, 1409 New mnpipg Octocer 1, 1800. For Particulars call'at the office of the _ 830-e03t THIS DAY OPENED A BRANCH for the transaction of Sgeueral real 612 Fst. n.w., with Frederick Benjamin in charge ae mausrct. Special sttention Mill Le wiven to handling suburban property and low- Priced city I will co} Ofte | estate business at 1416 Fat.. and clients y property. and advantages of both JOHN A. PRESCOTT. _ sn fi facilities <»MABSONIC.—A SPECIAL COMM jammin B. French 1d, at Masonic Temple Webvis: 1 1 o'clock for the te brother, 140 asthe nome Oioegen ae" A AMIMULL ER, 8,00 800s aghe ovaeap D.C, srriete ELT, I will continue the Slate Mantel ‘Uusiness of, the above firm at the old stand, where I will keep a large erment of Slate Mantels st bottom Axures . W. MAGILL, OFFICE OF THE sete Ss District of Columbia, Wamningtoe, Septem” 1 dered: That for the fiscal year cud- “pursuant to the act of Con- praise Pp nent form of government for ie of Colurubia, approved June 11, 1878, 8 tax be rer the same is hereby Jey.ed of one dollar and * on overy one hundred dollars of real estate Gf of Colthubia not exempted b: erage Som used exclus: ely wit ing June 30 except upon for agricult the cities of Wasitingten, i designated by the assessor in hi rate on which Gred dollar Dnetr.ct of Columbia not taxable elsewhere, one dollar said fifty couts on every cue hundred dollars accord: ing to the assessed valuation thereof, ‘The first half ‘of satd tax ‘shall bedne and payable the first day of Novenber, 1800, and the second half ou the rat a < May, 91. J. W. DOUGLASS, L. G. HINE, H n MObL KT, Commissioners of the ‘Distri uinbia. cm s29-3t unaal return, the shall be oue dollar on every one hun- and upon all personal property in the NEW WHITE CLOVER HONEY, IN ONE pound caps, Just ih ived. XH; MAGRUDER, 1417 oo om d 1122 Conn. ave, L. 8 NICHOLSON, M.D. HAS. KEMOV ED office aud residence to 1 8 to 12am. and 3to 6 p. SPECIAL BAKGAINS I) “0th st. and Pa. mere in Children’s, Ladies’ Cloth at 3c, worth #1. All woods it ;=>DR. DAVIS, 1108 N wishes to inform his resigued his Position as De Department of the Columbian once DRY GOoDs— ae line "8. Ladi Gossa- c niversity. he “will how devote his whole time to office practice me ALE—ONE L DING Brositier Mares of tee anseoe ished aud conducting: n. Cail at Store co: ce es AND GEN TLEMEN'S PEXFECT- Stting shoes to order: GEORGES & SON, 1115 Pa ava nest door Palate Royal. “Twish T had another life to live, if only for the comfort of wearing J. J. Georges & Son's rdan is: fr. THE WASHT GTON TRAINING SCHOOL he regular course of lectures will ‘Ge eileen at. the Lecture Hau, ee To NDAY aud THURSDA a o'clock. com) enclng. October information aud tickets of 5 age cae St <p =2IOWA PEOPLE, ATTENTION. lows rr gay moet who expect to go home this fall are re- hand ip their names at the next meeting of i blican t rgprer ie on WEDNESDAY, 1, 18: ‘30 sharp, ul @=WE WILL LAUNDRY LACE CURTAINS ‘and bang them for you in an artistic way for The small sunt of BU cents per pair, without hang jax 40 cents. Dou't be taken in by parties who do not this branch of business, for curtains tm- ined forever: Bight years’ Telephone call 439. estan BY CONGRESS 1818. RANKLIN INSURANCE CO, of Washington, D.C, CAPITAL AND SURPLUS... «+. $336,000.00 Has never contested a loss by fire, but always makes prompt and liberal adjustments. Dx. DAN'L B. CLARKE, Prest GEO. E. LEMON, Vice Prost, CHAS. 8 BRADLEY, Treas, I. FENWICK YOUNG, Secy, WILL. BOTELER, Asst, Secy. 927-3 \STIMAT: ON GAS FIXTURES: ee Aertoly furnished on New Designs and Low Prices, Cc. A MUDDIMAN, 614 12th ot. Sarita REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND COLUM) 827 conton the capital stock ot THE BIA THILE INSURANCE COMPANY will be ie at the offive of the compan bd OBE 6, 1840. ‘September 30, 1890. se J. D. COUGHLAN, Sec, on and after Books for transfer of stock will E ARE AGENTS FOR THE GENUINE DR. JAEGER'S UNDERWEAR. ~ BRYAN & COMPANY, CORNER F AND 15TH STS. CATALOGUE MAILED FREE. 826-10 OFFIOL OF PEARCE & LAWTON, = CARRIAGE WAGON MANUFAC- fens. Bog 2720 and M stn Washington, Aas, ‘The above well-known rm Heive (akon tits partner. ship Mr. ROBERT McKEYNULDS, aud ary building ‘an addition to their already commodious factory, New achinery will be put in, which will enable thei todo Work, both, building and repairing, 10 the best possible Qt 926-61" RECENTLY OF HOT ‘wily treats Rheuma- I ‘Usrn, Sciatica, N pears Roy SEP omens 3, A meeting of the Tae. holders, of dent, Managers and Com of the ran tf Turnpike Company wil] be held at the directa id Mechanics’ National Beuk of the Farmers 0 oes soneey. a 13, rity NES! the 1 it AY, Ostober L, bernacle Church, where fineral services will DS mie Pits ei 8 ferualiy: invited, By ordor of of the ravernally iy MACKAY, Poet Gommander. RIT CARSON PosT, No. 2, 0.4.2, ge ene ae ate at 2 p.m., to rand Army services at the erave. GHARE aw Adjutant. HON. JOHN Mt. LANGSTON Wild. SPEAK ee ee EAN GETON iy anh Opportunity,” at the sroceniion to be tendered him at the Metropolitan Chi t. between 16th and 16th Ate nw, FULSDAY EVENING September 30, 1890. at Bo’ fillere invited. Susie under divect of Prof. J. 30 tober 2, to complete our nbpetlio soap te = Th Arg as to be pi JaMES M. BOYCE? Hee. bom alacant BRI ae ERS, | ATTENTION. Will bea Special’ Meeting THONG ‘moved her office 018 I ane Be ESTERDAY, WE TOLD YOU OF ‘CARPETS. TODAY, please, of FURNITURE. S80 much much- ness on the Four Floors we devote to this Department scarce We have been mindful of that elegance of design, and perfection of workmanship that delights the most critical buyer. WE WERE WELL REPAID, do we know where to begin. (Mot a little bit of truth in this) ‘There's no end of variety: CHAMBER SETS, ROCKING CHAIRS, HALL SIDE£ BOARDS, CHIFFONIERES, EASY CHAIRS, COUCHES, CHEVAL GLASSES, FOLDING BEDS, STANDS, TABLES, MATTRESSES, All that’s needful is here, ‘We want our store to be the pleasantest place to shop, 220-1m Our sales people are the plessantest, JULIUS LANSBURGHe IMPORTER OF DRAPERIES, 13TH AND F STS. sm CLAIMS PAID THE WASHINGTON BEXEFICIAL ENDOWMENT § Schimmelfening. 9 4th West, This lise removed his offic. _ 930 Penal seni, opp. City by ‘Thos Heed, 1820.0 st hw Total for September. $13,000 ‘otal amount paid beneticiaries since Organization SEPTEMBER, 1890, BY SOCIATION, 419 10TH STREET: 3 1807 U ot OVER 8678, 000. agrociation furnishes ER, President. ARDNER, Secretary. esistant Secretary. - AW, ‘0 Kuonis 93, 86: and 97, A'FEW DAYS AT ‘a Bau 830-3t = SEE OUR 815 Se Gis COAT. While we have large lots of Overcouts at this price we have added two lots of MELTONS, and, at the price, $15, we think it the best Coat in our stock for the money. Be sure and see this Coat. We have finer or lower priced ones, Store open until 7 tonight, GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE-PRICE CLOTHIER, 434 7TH STREET. #30, TROUSERINGS BELOW PRICE. My trip to New York was a good thing for many of you I picked up, in addition to a quantity of Bright, New, Stylish Trousorings and Suitings, about fifty choice patterns of English Striped Irou- serings which I can sfford to sell at $8 and $10 per pair to meas. ure. It necessitated my marki down nearly all my $12 patte as they were Just as good, wouldn't hold any at $12 when I can sell you the same quality at #8 and #10. First comers will get beauties. G. WARFIELD | SIMPSON, “Expert in Tro Cor. 91h and G at ttt SALE—NEW CORNER HOUS 0,000. bette: 830¢00-3t By order of tor and treasu: Arork os taprerial in the ‘city; m8 ; every modern improvement and extra sanitary arrangements; will be sold this week at the above price, or will be f font fore term of years on TURSDAT Niki sno lorcould be bought in this Vicinity and house duplicated for the money. Terms will be made to suit pur- schaser. | House is in care of watchman ‘nd is open for inspection. W. J. NEO ot ectal couvocation of this Chapt KSDAY, Oct 1890, a urpows of attends George D. Kenner, plore are fraterualls invited to attend, ye MEH IMPORTANT TO PRINCE GEO} County 14x Payors. The uwotsieued colle: of said county wail beat Jo er'a, 926 Lor nave. Waahinat Day, wi ber 30, abd WEUSESDA 1896, t 8 dircctore wil! be, held wade. jt) KINS, Col. =>NEW ae ASSOC! ‘he first mectiug of the and Treas. TATION. it, Joseph's Hall, coruer Sth ‘tion of officers late com- our * it. s.w..on WED- escort remains to nd every By ordor of she 280-36 ke SUMNER ue Has a w7> ‘WOOD MANTELS, CABINETS, se2-83,000 eet ApS re Life Insurance, with- low @ rate ag is.0on- HINGION R.A. CHAPTER, No. aa — of Members of this purpone of, eal cling paca tne oad 3.7. K New " National Finenent Builditic Association will be held October 1890, ‘and te and frat monthly ye vent ie | ES. Bosrd of Tru: nce Company ou their wt By order vf @ majority of the Trusteos fe the Com- PAD ie OB rane a BE. = MERTING, OF THE \steos: the Sobilier Wire FIUDAY. October 10, at 3.0" Lock P.m., at the office of Chat BW.,f0r the election of officers of the company and for other Stockhol rlos A. McEnen, 1420 tock represented by proxit Boorvtary. >I “ned DERI SOWON HAS KE- rh | fe city and moved lie office {rom 04 Lith x oy + Bw. Office hours: an; 400 108 pat GANG-SAWED BOANDS!! wang. waned Boards? Why co ia on ous, bail ati ig pee 00 fear on ver 1,00 4 Butahed smut Teast at at We are the only aoe rs seilinw ex- trunk room; large garret clusively ewe aa Ae tnd! litem closets: Gp BEY, BITTINGER & MM TERY ND NEW YORK AVi MILL WOKK, ~ hs me for. more ian a wot teran yeas ad dyer ennton Se dian Giahes Batley, ing or sitting root Pater ‘e ae ~ arlor fier. extra Tost dining ment floor; steam ‘boat or c ean an be Reatea ‘without; all ee ments, Owner in tins an another house and uy iF property Sftered. “rice $10,000 on of bef fats, next Terms, 000 nee Yearly, OF OAS NEWTON, 830-e03t 802 F st, ters. are re requosted to ba present or have Washington News and Gossip, [MORE TARIFF TALK. Index to Advertisements. AUTUMN RESORTS. BICYCLES. BOARDING. BOOKS AN! CITY ITEMS... EXOURSIONS, PICNICS, &c.. FAMILY SUPPLIES . FINANCIAL... FOR RENT (Srances) FOR RENT (Houses) FOR SALE (Hovsrs).. FOR SALE (Lors).. GENTLEMEN'S GOODS... HOTELS. ITU UTer ttt tierce cee iy 8 2 7 6 8 z 7 3 8 8 2 3 7 8 6 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 6 8 6 8 3 r 5 3 6 6 7 2 6 at PRINTERS, Page PROFESSIONAL. Page PROPOSALS,, Page 6 RAILROAD: Page 6 SUBURBAN PROPERTY, SPECIAL NOTICES... WANTED (Boanp). WANTED (Herp) WANTED (Houses; WANTED (Rooxs) WANTED (srtvations), WANTED (StoxEs) WANTED (Misc GoveRnMeNT revenue, $142,888; custom: Recriets Topay.—Internal 33,080. Tar Paymenrs or Inrexest on government bonds yesterday amounted to $148,388, making the total to date | $10, 159, 772. Sirver Puncuases. —The Treasury Depart- ment willon Wednesday next make the first purchase of silver for the month of October. ADMITTED To THE Navy Acapemy.—The fol- lowing candidates have successfully passed their examinations for admission to the Naval Academy as cadets: Murray Baldwin of Texas, R. F. Bivins of shington, D.C., and Thos, T. Craven of New Jer: To Examixe New York Metuops,—Acting Superintendent of the Census Childs today di- rected W. H. Olcott of the Census Office to go to Now York and confer with Mayor Grant and other officials in regard to the method of tak- ing the proposed police census, Mn. Porten’s Trir to Evrore.—Mr. Robert P. Porter, the superintendent of the census, acting under the advice of his physician, has sailed for Europe for rest and renewed health. He expects to spend about a week in England and will then return, During his absence he will visit his mother. Persoxat.—Mr. Morgan R. Ross, proprietor of the Langham, who has been confined to his bed with severe colds and fevers, has recovered and is now able to be about.—Senor Antonio Leon Grijeda, tne newly appointed third secre- tary of the Mexican legation, arrived yesterday and has taken apartments at the Hamilton House.—Mr. John Weicker has left the city for a month's sojourn throughout the west, — P. T. Phillips and Judge C. Walz of Water- town, N. Y., are at Willards’, Mr. Chas, W. Anderson of the New York Maul and Express, president of the colored Young Men's Republi- can Club of New York city and candidate for aldermanic honors in that eity, is visiting J. E. Bruce, 409 5th street northeast,—— Mr. Samuel D, Trimble of the cash room of the Treasury Department left yesterday for St. Louis for a short visit—Mr. Brent Bald- win, cashier of the Traders’ National Bank, has recovered from his recent illness.——Hon. R. Bond of Newfoundland and John Seely Ward, jc., of New York are at the Arlington.——John 3. Harlow of St. Louis isat the Riggs. Chas, S, Burton of Chicago and P. B. Chiscin of Mex- ico are registered atthe St. James.——Prrof. Thos, N, Conrad, special consus agent, has ro- turned from his trip in Maryland.-—H. L. Sumner has returned from the north, Robt. Montgomery of Liverpool is at the Ebbitt.—— Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Palmer of Chicago and as Wm. R. Morrison of Illinois are at Will- ard’s, IT IS CLERK POTTS NOW. Judge Miller Selects a Newspaper Man to Succeed Mr. Clagett. Judge Miller this ‘afternoon appointed Mr. Joseph Y. Potts clerk of the Police Court, vice Howard Clagett, resigned. The appoiniment is not a polical one, but was made in response toa request by citizens and business men of both political parties, Mr. Potts isa republi- can. Mr. E. B. Hay was accepted as bondsman for the newly appointed clerk in the sum of $2,000, and Mr. Potts duly qualified and will enter upon the discharge of his new duties tomor- row. Mr. Potts isa native of Ponnsylvania, but has resided in Washington ever since the year 1856. In 1859 he was appointed a page in the Senate and served two years, During the war he served in the United’ States commissary de- partment. After the war he was employed three years in the surgeon general's office, but left that service to devote himself exclusively to newspaper work, in which he has been en- gaged ever since. Ho was on the staff of the National Republica for twenty-three years and since the suspension of that paper has been connected with the Jost, Mr. Potts is well known also asa Mason anda member of the Order of Elks, THE NEW ANTI-LOTTERY LAW. Judge Tyner Prepuring Instructions to Postmusters—Wide Scope of the Act. Judge Tyner, tho assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department, bas about com- pleted the instructions to postmasters in re- gard to the enforcement of the anti- lottery law. He intends to consult with Judge Taft, the solicitor general, be- fore they are finally issued, It has been found that the law is more comprehen- sive than is generally supposed. In probibit- ing lotteries it also prohibits all schemes for distributing prizes by chances and applies to the church fair as woll as to the great Louisi- ana Lottery Company. An advertisement for a fair which aks of a@rafile or any- thing t the kind would be excluded from the mai A POINT TO BE SETTLED. Judge Tyner has had referred to him for de- cision a question as to whether a newspaper published in Texas ee! has @ guessing scheme be admitted to mails. Th offers a prize to the lady who will fart i Tien the most pular man and ail the details for voting, &c.,are printed in the paper. qltage, Tyner has ‘not as yot mado a question, but it is only a sumple of the various problems that are presented for his decision. 4 ‘ Mrs. Seaman Wants a Divorce. since March last he has contributed but the support of herself and children. ——___ Mr. Carlisle Addressing the Senate Today. THE HOUSE DOWN TO WORK. Several Bills Are Taken Up and Passed. > FREE DELIVERY BILL AMONG THEM. —-—_—_ SENATE, The House bill to promote the administra- tion of justice in the army was reported and passed, with a verbal amendment. A resolution continuing the select committee on irrigation and reclamation of arid lands during the present Congress was reported and agreed to. Also a resolution continuing the pay of ses- sion committee clerks and clerks to Senators during the recess, THE SILCOTT DEFICIENCY. The deficiency bill of #10,316 for compensa- tion of members and delegates was reported and passed (motion to reconsider made by Mr. Morgan and entered.) WANTS MORE MONEY IN CIRCULATION. Mr. Daniel, by request of Mr. George W. Jones, chairman of the greenback party, intro- duced a bill (which was referred to the finance to enable the government to pay debts, pensions and salaries by issuing legal tender notcs now, as it did during the civil war, until the volume of money shall revive business and give permanent prosperity to the American people. He said that he did not thereby sanction or express any opinion on the measure, but simply introduced it asa duty to 8 citizen who desired its introduction. MR. CARLISLE ON THE TARIFF. The conference report on the tariff bill was thon taken up and Mr. Carlisle addressed the Senate at length, HOUSE. On motion of Mr. Russell (Conn.) a joint resolution was passed for printing 54,000 copies of the fifth annual report of the commiss.oner of labor. On motion of Mr. Bingham (Penn.) the joint resolution was passed appropriating $10,000 to enable the Postmaster General to test at small towns and villages the system of free delivery. BILLS PASSED. On motion of Mr. Davidson (Fla.) the Senate bill was passed for tho protection of actual settlers on public lands in Florida on which de- posits of phosphate have since been discovered. On motion of Mr. Morrow (Cal.) the bill was passed relinquishing to the city and county of San Francisco the United States title to certain land located near the Presidio military reser- vation. On motion of Mr. Lewis (Ala.) the Senate Dill was passed oe the appointment of Assistant Surgeons Thos. Owens and Wm. Mar- tin, U.S.N., to the position of surgeons, Mr. Mason (Ill) submitted the conference report on the bill to permit the Secretary of War to issue a revocable license to the use of a pier as petitioned by vessel owners of Chi- cago. Agreed to, Mr. Funston (Kan.) asked unanimous con- sent for the consideration of a bill to establish a uniform standard for wheat, outs, bariey and other grains, alt Adams (IIL) and Mr. Taylor (Ill) ob- este Wade (Mo.) then gave notice that he would object to evers other bill calied up. He carried out his purpose against three or four bills, when it became evident thatit was his intention to persevere. Therefore it was con- ceded to Mr. Funston to again call up his bill. ‘This he did, the debate being limited to thirty minutes, MAKIN G THE TRANSFER, Postmaster Ross Will Go to the District Building Tomorrow. Everything is bustle and activity at the city post office today, as it is the last day of Mr. Ross’ rule as postmaster, and tomorrow morn- ing will see Postmaste: Sherwood at his desk. The transfer of a city post office is conducted always by the officers of the Post Office Department and everything at the office is in readiness for the usual inspection that will begin this afternoon as soon as the office closes. Acting Inspector Wm. Smith will be in charge. The clerical force was paid off carly today, and all the reporis from the branch offices are in. As soon as the accounts have all been examined and approved this evening Mr. Sher- wood will qualify and then will be sworn in. As soon as that hap) Mr. Ross {will be out of office. He will be sworn in as District Commissioner tomorrow, and will at once commence his duties at the District building. Capt. Sherwood will this evening receipt to Mr. Ross as the late post master. The irventory of the office has already been made. Mr. Ross’ bond for $50,000 as District Com- missionor was filed some time ago and has already been approved. The bondsmen are James L, Norris, Mills Dean, Wm. 8. Roose, Jesse B. Wilson and Wm. E. Clark. ‘The superintendents and employes of the city post oftice have arranged for the presenta- tion of a handsome testimonial to Mr. Ross, as a sign of their :ppreciation of his services and kindnesses, ‘The presentation of the testi- monial, a handsome gold watch and chain and Masonic jewels, will be made iu the parlors of the National Hotel this evening after the trans- fer of the post office has been completed. Capt. Sherwood has not yet appointed his own successor, the assistant postmaster, but he will probably make the appointment the first thing tomorrow morning. AT THE DISTRICT BUILDING. There{were evidences at the District build- ing today of the impending change. The em- ployes of the District government held a mect- ing in the library and passed resolutions ex- pressing their regret at the Geparture of Commissioner Hine. Mr. Hine will receive the clerks in his room at the close of office hours this afternoon. Would Not Give the Names, Mr. Serkendorff, the New York Tribune cor- respondent, appeared before the Raum investi- gating committee again today. He said that he had consulted with the persons who had given him information respecting Pension Office matters, andas they were unwilling to have their names disclosed, he felt compelled to decline to state them, witness was asked as to various matters published in the Tribune, Maj. 8. N. Clark of the Tribune's Washington bureau was called as « witness, but declined to ‘gr nal of any person mistes ndourbed wub subject to call. Soret Many Models of Letter Drops. A STIFF UPPER LIP. Birchall Not Much Depressed Over KING COTTON’S CENTENNIAL, A State Cannot Impair Contracts by Legislation. DISASTROUS FIRE AT ILION, N-Y. en “TOUGH LUCK ALL THROUGH.” Birchall’s Only Comment on His Cone viction and Sentence. Woopstock, Oxt., Sept. 30.—Reginald Bir chall was found guilty of the murder of Ben- well and sentenced to be hung November 1. While he was being taken to the jail last mid- night he made his only comment on his con- viction and sentence. He said: “Here's a how- do-you-do, I've hed tty tough luck all through.” He perth ge ey immediately after reaching his cell and ong soundly. He arose at tne usual hour this morning, ate a hearty breakfast and ared not at all depressed. Mrs. ball did not learn last night of her husband's fate. She wasin a highly excitable condition and her physician gave her an opiate before the verdict was reached and she slept soundly all night. This morning she was told of the ver- dict in the presence of the physician and bore up bravely, It is believed she will recover suf- ficiently to sail a week from tomorrow for England on the Germanic with Mre. West- Jones, No one was allowed to see Birchall this morn- ing without an order from the sheriff. The strictest watch is kept over him, Many believe he will cheat the gallows yet by committing suicide. Petly learned of the verdict and sen- tence last night at the Grand Trank station just before taking the flyer for Now York. He sails for England on the Majestic. He goes alone. Charles Benwell will follow later. Pelly said that he rather expected a disagreement, He expressed sorrow for Birchall. “Nove 14,” he said, as he stepped aboard his train, “S must remember that date.” > TEN BLOCKS BURNED, Nion, N. ¥., Visited by Quite a Serious Fire This Morning. Inox, N. ¥., Sept. “30, “A fire started in the Hotel Daniels in this place at 3 o'clock this morning. Ten business blocks were burned to the ground and half a dozen others more or less damaged by fire and water before the flames were gotten under control. The loss is $45,000, mostly covered by insurance, The fol- lowing isa list of the buildings totally destroyed: Hotel barn, Whitney's livery stable, Jepson’s ne’ store, Ange furniture and undertaking establishment, Diston’s meat mar- ket, Hull, Sebey & Mehan's restaurant and AM, Chemby's saloon. The upper portion of the Denials Motel wes badly damaged. The new town hall and fire department buil also badly damaged by fire and wi Lllion Aers office was badly damaged by ‘water. MANY MILLIONS INVOLVED, Attempt to Foreclose a Mortgage on @ Texas Railway. Tyxer, Tex., Sept. 30.—In the seventh judi- |cial district court yesterday the case of the Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of New York against the International and Great North- ern Railway Company was called for trial, The Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company secks to foreclose its mortgage on the International property by reason of the alleged failure of the latter to pay interest on certain bonds held by the plaintiff and re- ceived by mortgage. ‘lhe attorney gene eral intervened with a general allegats the first and second mortgage bonds issued aey the company are illegal; in other words thas they represented just so much water. A post~ ponement until Thursday was had. The legality of $100,000.00 of first and second mort bonds and the continuance of the road in tl bands of the receiver are involved in the suit, CLEAR SKIES AND CROWDS, The Second Day’s Celebration of the Cotton Centennial at Pawtucket. Pawtucket, R.L, Sept. 30.—The second day of the celebration of the cotton centennial opened with clear skies and bright sunshine, and large numbers of visitors have crowded into the town. The day has been given up to military features, the principal of de this fore- which being the great noon, The Rhode Island visional brigade, with orga: states, the G.A.R. posts am gan to assemble upon the various avenues at 9 o’clock—an hour and c half before the time set for the parade to move» At 9a.m. Gov. Davin was escorted to his headquarters by a troop of cavalry and Gov, Buttely of Connecticut jomed him shortly afterward. Gen. Arnold acted as chief marshal of the procession. MUST OBSERVE CONTRACTS, An Important Decision in Regard te State Legislation. Torxpo, Sept. 30.—The Nortwhestern Natural Gas Co., which is controlled by the Standard Oil Co., obtained a franchise to lay pipes to furnish natural gas to the citizens in the fall of 1886, when certain rates were fixed to be bind- ing till July 1 last, and it was provided that future rates should be fixed by agreement bo- tween the city and the gas company. In March, 1887, the Ohio legislature passed an act enpowering city councils to fix the price of natural gas to consumers, The city council subsequently fixed the price at @ rate the gas company refused to accept. Judge Lemon has decided that the origiual ordinance of 1886 and its acceptance by the company was of the nature of a contract, and the subsequent law could not impair the obligation of that contract under the Federal Constitution, and that if the rates are deemed too high a court must pass upon the question and not the city council onesies A In Wall Street Today. New Yor, Sept. 30.—The stock market was more quiet this morning, though there was a large business done in the few leading stocks, Atchison, St. Paul, sugar refineries, Union Freer esegecnney —, gy nglanc being most prominent’ prices showed none of the weakness of last evening, but some irregularity existed and the differences extended to '; per cent either way. The tone of the early tradi however inthe sence of special bear pressure was firm to strong and material advances were scored in a ~¥ Bd CAS eta oot Tad a own 3 point, dropping 1) bat it was fairly offeot by 0 riee of 3 per cent Pullman. Silver certificates were weak and declined fractionally. The highest prices were not fully maintained, a fractional reaction taking late in the hour, but at 11 o'clock the market while = was firm et small frac- pond peg rg R opening Se, oes Bilver opened ai 3 ighesh enle, 4 sale, 11136; last sale, 1: 1 The Post Office Department Changes. i i i | ! i gf HT 5& i rf