Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1890, Page 3

Oxtx A Few Days To Cunisruas. STORE OPEN IN THE EVENINGS. Sensible and useful holiday gifts at mod- erate prices. White Aprons, in plain and tucked, fall ikirts, 50, TSe., 81. Good honest Wool Skirts, $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Presents made. Our stock is complete st Yees than rexular prices. Gingham, 75,90c. and $1. Gloria, silver handles, @1, $1.25, $1.50, ©1.7and #2. Union SUR, $2, $7.25, $2.50 and $3. Lisle Span, $2.50, $2.75, #3, $3.50 and 4.50. Guaranteed Silk up to the finest. Lace Berl Sets, $6, $7.50, #4 and $12. Embroidered st 1234, 18, 25. 373, 50, 75. ant 32. Initial Handkerchiefs at 123. 25 and 50c. ‘Sik Embroidered, in colors, st SOc. A barzain. ‘Men + Plain White Corded and Hemstitched, fancy bordered. Hemstitehed Silk, in White snd Black, Fancy Silk and Plain White MuMers. Doll Babies of all kinds. Writing Desks, Ink Standa, Smoking Sete, ‘Toys, Fancy Baskets, Art Goods, &e. Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear. Biankets and Comforta at less than usaal Prices. : ‘Smyrna and Moquette and Persian Goat ‘Bags. See the quality and price. OPEN IN THE EVENING. CARHART & LEIDY, az 928 7th ot. and 705 Ket. aw. Ws M. Savers: & Som WE HAVE IN STOCK ONE OF THE CHOICEST LINES OF LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S HANDEERCRIEFS EVER SHOWN IN WASHINGTON. RANGE In PRICE FROM 10C. TO $10. STYLES, QUAI- ITY AND DESIGNS UNSURPASSED. JUST TMPORTED. ONE LOT OF 100 GENTS PARIS MUF- FLEES, MAGNIFICENT QUALITY. 4LL OF OUR FRENCH FLANNELS ‘MARKED DOWN TO 50 CENTS. A SPLENDID LOT OF EIDERDOWN COM- FORTS FROM 96 TO $40 A COMFORT. ALL OUB 65, 60 AND 50C. PLAIDS BE DUCED TO THE LOW PRICE OF 450. THIS IS A GREAT BARGAIN. ‘W. M SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVE. .W. a7 RST TTT “Avrnpace. REDUCTIONS IN NECKWEAR PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS, 4T BOTH STORES. An excemsive supply of fine SCARFS obligys (Us to make the folowing discounts: OUB $1.75 SCARFS NOW AT $1.25. itd 4 6. aie “190° «© = @ - mee fe om 23 Pa. ave. And N. Y. ave.. cor. 1th st. 4 OPEN EVENINGS. arate ELLEMADLEAAGEAGAAALLABLARALAAS RRR cco A PPP R oC AAP P RRR © | A&A Pee RR OC AMAR wk K ccc A AP sSs FRE AL x AA OL ho ie oy ee SssS gem AA LLL ¥YrwW wwew RR 4 BP ss SREY mee AA pre us, wow kk 24 & Sag FURS OF ALL KINDS. FUR ROBES, kUGS AND MATS. KR A 4 eco PPP. 885 ee AE 7 ay Bhp Ssiq he AAE S GBA BPP *88s SRERA ALLLL coe AAP = OUR STOCK OF UMBRELLAS AND CANES, SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, 18 NOW COMPLETE AND CONTAINS MANY NOVELTIES. WE SHOW THE LARGEST VARIETY OF CHOICE DESIGNS TO BE FOUND IN WASHINGTON. JAMES Y. DAVIS" SONS, 1201 Penna. ave.. cor. 12th st. we He F & f i Fon Cunsraas Grrrs. ur own special designe at « GREAT REDUCTION, BONNETS REDUCED FROM $2 TO $1.25. MES. M. J. HUNT, eam 1300 Fet_ ow. Fou Cumsrwss Pussewrs. RICH CUT GLass, ‘DINNER AND TEA SERVICES, @4ME, FISH AND ICE CREAM SETS, ‘BRIC-A-BRAC, ‘PLANO AND BANQUET Lamps. 3. W. BOTELER & son, ei La (223 PENNA AVE ¥.W. \ = oar. CH FELT HATS BEDUCED FROM $2.50 HURRAH FOR CHRISTMAS! of Ita Readers. Sixteen pages, of eight columns each, full of the choicest reading matter of every descrip- tion! That is what Saturday’s Stax is now- adays. Every nerve is strained to make each supplement better than its predecessor. The task is becoming a pretty severe one, for Tux Star is one of the model newspapers of the country. Te Stan's progress is steady and sure, and the readers reap the full benefit of ite enterprise. for the cost is to them always fust the same. Tomorrow's paper will bea veritable magazine in size and variety of con- tents. It will furnish delightful reading mat- ter for Sunday's leisure hours, for it cannot be read through in anevening. A number of its features have been prepared with special ref- erence to the holiday season and will be of in- terest to both young and old. In adiition to all this a Christmas number of Tar Stan, of twelve pages, will be issued Wednesday after- noon. Tomorrow's issue will contain the fol- lowing special articles, which will give an idea of what the paper will be like: HIS OFFICE AT THE CAPITOL (lilustrated). Architect Clark and the duty he has per- formed for nearly forty years. THE WARD JURY§(illustrated). ‘The twelve men who are to pags on the facts in the case. PARNELL AT HOME (Illustrated). A visit to Avondale, the picturesque country seat of the Irish Jeader. WAS IT BY HYPNOTISM? (Iustrated). The remarksble plea advanced in the great Parisian murder case. LOST DECEMBER 25TH. A charming Christmas story. Written ex- presely for Tax Evanrma Stam by Octave Thanet. WALKS ABOUT LIMA. Some of the lights of the ancient Spanish capital. By Fannie B. Ward. THE FIRST BALL. It may be an affair of utter misery or ecstatic delight. A CELEBRATED CASE. Dr. Gardner and his big claim against the Mexican government. By Jobn F. Coyle. HOLIDAY SHOPPING. Some questions that do not perplex women folks and some that do. SOME STRIKING§FIGURES. Congressmen who will sttractTattention in the next House. LO’S SIDE OF THE ACCOUNT. Various transactions in which Uncle Sam has got the best of him. ATTRACTIVE HOMES. Latest suggestions ag to home-made Christ- mas,gifts. RAMBLINGS. Notes about peopleand things in Washington. IN A FEW CENTURIES. Axscientist who thinks civilization on this continent is doomed. CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE. How the President and the babies will enjoy themselves next Thursday. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP. ‘The erection of apartment houses likely to become more general. = 2. —____—_ STRUCK A SNAG. Sinking of the Steamer Occoquan During the Storm Tuesday. : ‘The steamer Occoquan, which has been run- ning between this city and Occoquan, Va., ran against a mag on the bar off Occoquan creek Tuesday during the storm and stove a large hole inher hull. The boat sank ins short while, but all of her crew got safely ashore. ‘The craft was owned by Capt. Davis and Hen: Boswell of this city. It is thought that she wi be floated in a few days. ad ‘The Policemen’s Ball. ‘The officers of the sixth police precinct will give a ball tonight at the Rifles’ Army for the benefit of the gymnasium fund. The officers have sold a large number of tickets. A section of the Marine Band will farnish the music. The officers of the tion are: Lieut. Kelly, ident; Sergt, Falvey, vice president; Sergt. Byrnes, secretary; Sergt. Brosnan, urer. The master of ceremonies is Lieut. Kelly. Following are committees: On arrangements, Sergt. Brosnan. chairman; Officers Costello, Mansfield and Kenny: Floor committee, Sergt. Byrnes, chairman; Officers Jordan, Hagan, Foley, Kimmel and Coghill: Reception com: mittee, Sergt. Falvey, chairman; Jami- son, Parker, Mooney and Hamilton. —_— A New Organization of Colored Men. A number of prominent colored men assem- bled last night in the parlors of the Carson Hotel and organized the Interstate Relief Asso- ciation. John F. Cook was elected president, R. H. Gleaves secretary. A memorial praying the passage of the federal election bill by Con- gress was adopted and ordered to be forwarded to the Senate at an early day. Among those present list night were J. M. Townsend. re- corder of the general land office; W. A. Pledger of Georgia: W. H. Smith, assistant librarian of House library; J.E. Bruce of the Cleveland Gazette, Col. W. H. Thomas of Ohio, P. H. Car- son, R.'C. Edmondson of ‘Texas, C. M. Fergus son of Texas, Prof. J. D. Baitimore, W. H. Out- Jaw and about fifty others. Mr. Wm. H. Smith called the attention of the organization to the action of the District Com- missioners in relation to the Miner School site and charged that certain real estate syndicates in this District were exerting an undue intlu- ence in elation to the location of colored schools. "He hoped that the colored taxpayers of this city would file a protest with the Dis- trict committees of the House and Senate ‘against the invasion of their right as citizens and taxpayers. A number of short speeches of alike tenor were made during the evening, COLLISION OF RIVER STEAMERS. A collision took place in Alexandria harbor Yesterday afternoon between the Alexandria and Washington ferry boat (which was com- ing out of the ferry wharf at the foot of King street) and the steamer Jane Mosely, which was Porgy her landing. The Mosely struck the ferry boat near the wheel house and stove in the wood work of ‘one of the cabins. The Mosely's wood work was also injured, but neither steamer was ve- rionaly damaged. The Mosely continued on her way the ferry boat steamed on to Washington and made her 6:30 p.m. trip from that city. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY PROSPECTS. The Alexandria county authorities are ar- ee ee oe omen ca sends, BS patie complete as soon us the season opens, make the capital of the nation their cepecire t—all rowls will run to Washington. ‘There ‘® general expectation that a new line of rail- way will cross the county before the close of 1891 and that Mount Vernon avenue will at least be begun, in some form, even if not in the superb manner at first proposed. NOTES. ‘The court of appeals has sent to the corpora- tion court of this city a decree reversing the decision below im the caso of Mary C. Arring- }, convict aor on Sunday.—— The iaarriage of Mr. Weak Deebl ether of of Morrison's on D Miss Kate Cook took place night, Hev. Father street, to ok Wednesday O'Kane | out creating too much THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1890. SOCIAL MATTERS. How The Star Will Celebrate for the Benefit | Two Young Girls Welcomed Into Society | Sitting Bull's Ghost—with anewspa should Yesterday—Personal Mention. A large company assembled at the residence of Commodore Farquhar, No. 1016 15th street, Yesterday afternoon to welcome the pretty debutante daughter of the honse into society. ‘The drawing rooms were lighted from covered lamps and chandeliers and the mantels were banked with roses and ferns. Mrs. Farquhar received the guests in # becoming it of black satin that was trimmed abont the bodice and the Medici collar with gold embroidery. By her side stood young daughter, whom she was presenting to all her friends. She wore a simple gown of white silk crepon made with a full front and a collar of silver; inher hand she held a bunch of American Deanty roses. Mrs. Van Reypen presided at th table. Mra. Tittman served the punch in the dining room and M Moore and Miss ‘Towne served the cafe sags and the bouillon atthe dining table. The M: Meade and | Miss Greer also assisted in rtaining the | guests. The rooms were thronged throughout | the honrs of the “tea,” which was continued | until 7 o'clock. Among those present were | Adwiral Worden, Mrs. John M. Farquhar, Mra. | and Miss Edie, Mrs. McKim, Mise Brooke, Sur- n General and Mrs, Browne, Maj. Turnbull, Harty Spoffor, . Dr. Pope, Greer, Mr. and Mf Misses Matteson MeCeney, Dr. anv Mra. Denny, Paymaster rs. “Taylor, ham, Miss Louine ‘ard, Capt. Meade Moore. Commodore d toward making the ne of the pleasantest of the season. Judge W. 8. Cox gave a reception last night at lus residence on Farragut Square in honor of his daughter, Mise Cox, who has just made her debut. The entire lower floor was thrown open to the guests, as as the conservatory that extends along the back of the house. The debutante was dressed in white silk and carried abouquet of La France roses. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Phenix, the Misses ‘ox, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Mis John- son, Miss Riggs, Mra. Van Renssalaer, Mine Henry, Mr. and Mra. Goldsborough, Miss Myer, the Misses James, Mins Mattie Mitchell, Miss Bancroft, Miss Davidge, Miss Parke,” Miss Squires, Miss Warder, Miss ‘Taylor, Miss Edie, Misa Ernst, Mins Card, Miss’ Almy, Miss Hoff, Miss McKeevor, Lady Pauncefote, the Misses Pauncefote, Mr. aud Mra. J.C. Glover, Mr. and Mrs.’ Pollock, Mr. and Mrs. W. Corcoran Hile, Mra. Tiffany, Miss Wood, Mrs. Tyler, Mr. McKeever, Mr.and Mra. Robin- son, Mr. Jessup Blair, Mr. Woodbury Lowery, Mr. Wm. Acklan, Lieut. Alger, Mr. Slidell Rodgers, Mr. Van Ness Phillips, Mr. Lee Phillips, Mr. Addison, Dr. Chapin, Mr. Davidge, Mr. Arthur Brice, Mr. Woodhall, Mr. Berry, ‘Mr. Hansen, Maj.’ Turnbull, Dr. Ruth, Mr. H. Washington, Mr. Jas, G. Biting, jr., Mr. Fred Poor, Mr. Parker, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. J. Pierce, Mr. Heap, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Tappan. Several of the ladics of the senatorial circle were at home to callers yesterday, and there was a large detachment of callers out. making the rounds despite the raging winds. Mrs. Dolph received her visitors seated, owing to a bad sprain in her ankle which she sustained some days ago. Mrs. J. Don Cameron is in New York city. Miss Mary E. MieCeney has an apartment at the Shoreham, where she receives her friends on Wednesdays. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Ironsides of New Lon- don, Conn., who have many friends in this city, will arrive here this week with their household and will be at the Hotel Arno for the season. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Palmer of Saratoga are in the city, the guests of their uncle, Mr. J. V. N. Huyck of { street. The engagement of Miss Edith Card, daughter | of Gen. and Mra. Card of this city, and Mr. Francis Skipworth of St. Paul hus been an- nounced. Mr, Skipworth is of English birth and will take his bride to visit his family in England when they are married, which will oc- cur some time in the spring. Mrs. R. Pelham Suit has closed her house at Berkeley and is in town a few days before going south to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Lane of Santa Fe, New Mexico, are stopping for a few weeks at 984 New York avenne northwest. ‘Mise Virginia Keefer will postpone ber wed- ding until after the holidays on account of sickness in the family. Mr. G. G. Ryan, his wife and littlo son Max- well of Richmond will be the guests of his parents, Mr. und Mrs. J. W. Ryan, of 8th street, for a few days to witness the marrin; of his sister, Miss Mf. Belle Ryan, and Mr. 'T. H. Milton, which will take place on December 22. Mr. J. W. Danenhower, grandson of W. Dan- enhower. gave a reception to a party of friends last evening. Among those present were Misses F. Bell, G. Sweet, T. Hurdle and G. Holden and Messrs. J. W. Daneuhowever, 8. Walter Halleck, J. A. Hendley, F. Holden and J. Cooper. ‘The evening passed off very pleas- antly. ‘The Misses Upson, who have been visiting | their aunt, Mrs, Geo. B. Williams of 1711 Rhode Island avenue, for the past year, left for their home, Sacramento, Cal., last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Steglitz of New York and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stoll of Baltimore, who are spending their honeymoon in the city, are at Willard’s. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Moore of Philadel- shia and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haslett of But- jer, Pa., who are making a short visit to Wash- ington, ‘are at the Ebbitt. Mrs. Colston of Capitol Hill has gone to New York for the holidays. ‘The operetta of Bo-Peep was given at Takoma Park last Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Episcopal Church and proved to be both a musical and financial snecess. ‘The chorus rang well and were prettily costumed. Follow- ing was the cast: Litlle lo-Peep, Misa I Willams; Ladye Lea, Miss Maggie Blaine; Netti- cote, Miss Bessie Lawrence; Gill, Miss Gussie Thomas; Mistress Mary, Mise Nannie McPher- son; Boy Blue, Harry Brandon; Taffy, Mr. Geo. ‘erry. Hammond, Lient. and DR. BAXTER’S SUCCESSOR. The Papers of the Candidates for Surgeon General Now With the President. ‘The race for the position of surgeon general of the army, to succeed the late Dr. Baxter, has practically come to a close, as the papers in the case have been taken by Secretary Proctor to the President and the matter now lies with him. There has been quite a contest for the place among some of the older colonels of the medi- | cal corps of the army, most of the work being of a quiet, under-the-surface order that has made comparatively little noise. The choice, it w thought, will fall upon one of the older surgeons probably Dr. Sunderlaml, who at present leads the list of the corps. Other can- didates have appeared and some little bitterness has been developed in the strife. It is said that the Secretary would prefer some of the younger men, notably Dr. Greenleaf, who has for some years been practically the head of the bureai in his capacity of assistant to the chief, doing most of the administrative work and decompliahing many valuable reforms, Ile is too far down on the list, however, to be se- lected at this time without creating a great deal of prejudice and ill-feeling. It is also ru- mored that if the thing were ut all possible with- of a storm the plum would be given to Dr. Ainsworth, the present head of the record and pension branch, whose record in clearing up the files of the War De- partment hax gained for him the favor of the military powers. He is but captain, however. ee A Boarder From the Country. Joseph Boise, u young colored man from Vir- ginia, has been boarding at the house of Jake White on Spring street in the county. Jake was before the Police Court to answer several charges against him. Boise told his and ill | said that Jake knocked him down and that his (Jake's) fingers ry in his (Boise's) mouth. guess your Mouth got over Jake's fingers,” wax the judge's remark. Policeman West made a statement of the case and the judge concluded by telling Boise that he had better find another boarding house or go back to the country. “If you don't,” said the jurige, “somebody's fingers ine lor disorderly conduct charges were dismissed. a sie Installation of Masonic Officers. Ata meeting of Lafayette Lodge, No. 19, P.A.AM., last night the following officers were installed: James F. Scaggs, W.M.; L.-C. Wood, S.W.; ae bs z * South America. Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard, president of the Geographical Society, will deliver per picture before him: “You thank the Great Spirit, old man, that you are dead.” If Koch's lymph can cure the consumption of consonants in spelling phthisis, its victory will be complete. The dime museum man holds ® lien on the fat woman for advance salary. IN soorrTr. “Oh, Mr. Chinchilla,” she twittered, “what sleepy looking overcoat you have on.” “I beg your pardon,” he gasped; “I don't quite understand, don't you knot “Oh, Mr. Chinchilla, it has 60 much nap on it. Ha! Ha!” CHRISTMAS STRATEOY. Republican Senators, in caucus and out, Are playing a cute game of blocking; “We'll hang up the Force bill at present,” they ony, “And later we'll hang up our stocking.” Jay Gould has bought s thousand acres of land in Kansas—well watered, of course. HIS ONLY CHANCE. Benevolent Person—to old tramp: “You ought to be ashamed of yourself to be begging at your age.” Tramp—indignantly: “How in thunder can I beg at any other age now, I'd like to know. Gimme a nickél.” Those be the times when the Kilkenny cats feel that their traditions have not done them justice. ONE OF THE 400. “Where have you been?” asked the new of- ficial’s wife when he came in late. “Spending the evening at one of Washing- ton’s 400,” he replied promptly, and she never knew what he meant until she learned later how many saloons there were at the capital. THE STORY OF IT, A chiefiet by the brooklet, With his gunlet loaded fall, Let goa leaden Bullet, And killed old Sitting Bull —<e-—____. Recommended for Promotion. The Commissioners have received from Maj. Moore a recommendation that Officer Gorman be promoted from the ranks and made a de- tective. Officer Gorman has been detailed us clerk in the detective office for » number of yearsand his promotion would carry with itan Increase of £20 4 month in salary, but would not change his duties, as they have ‘been in the nature of detective work ever since he was de- the office. ———_—_ Married Men Charged With Vagrancy. ‘Twoneatly dressed white men answering tothe names of William Robertson and Harry Sears were arraigned before Judge Miller this morn- ing charged with being vagrants. Policeman Sam Nelson appeared as prosecuting witness and began his statement by saying that both defendants were married men, but that they are constantly in the “Division” among the loose women who reside in that locality. The men, the officer said, write policy, bert- wife was in that part of the y recently ving to get her husband to return home. he told me,” said the officer, “that her hus- band only comes home when he wants to change his shirt.” Robertson, when questioned by the court, said he lived in Georgetown, and that his father has means to support him. He admitted that he had written policy. Sears said that he lived near 14th and E streets, and that it was necessary for him to go throngh the “Division” to get home. ‘I earn my living in that part of the city,” he said. In addition to spending their time there the officer boise them of being victims of the liquor it. Mollie McDougal, a colored girl. was charged with vagrancy, and the officer said that she was the downfall of Robertson. ‘The court thought that the officer had placed the shoe on the wrong foot. The men gave bonds und were released and the woman was released on her personal bonds. oe Falls Church Electric Light Plant. A number of prominent citizens of Falls Church and residents of this District inter- ested in property there met at the residence of Mr. Pulton R. Gordon, at Falls Church, last evening to determine on a plan for the estab- lishment of an electric light plant for that place. Mr. Edwin A. Greenongh was elected temporary chairman and Mr. Fulton R. Gor- don temporary secretary. Mr. Greenough ex- plained the object of the meeting and intro- duced Mr. IL. D. Bliss and Mr. Maurice Thomas, who represented the Edison General Electric Company of New York. Mr. Bliss addressed the meeting, saying they proposed organizing ® corporation to establish an electric light plant of sufficient size to light the principal streets of Falla Church and supply iP citizens who desire it with electric li Mr. C. M. MacGowan, spoke in favor of the project. The following officers were then electe Edwin A. Greenough, president; Mr. M. C. MucGowan vice president; Mr. Fulton R. Gor- don, secretary and general manager; Mr. Jus. A. Vetty, treasurer. and G. A. L. Merrifield, in addition’ to the above, as a board of directors. Hon. Walter A. Moore is attorney for the com- pany. ae A Marylande? Robbed. Mr. Charles W. Carroll, a merchant at Gal- lant Green, Charles county, Md., came to the city yesterday to make some purchases for the y season and last night he stayed at the house of a friend on Capitol Hill. This morn- ing when he awoke he discovered that durin, the night some one had been dn his room and stolen $84 from him. = Children’s Christmas Fund. ‘The following additional contributions to the children’s Christmas fund have been received: Mrs. Freeman, $10; Miss Coleman, $10; Mrs. Adiniral Murray, #5: Mra. W. B. Webb, $3: 0 friend, $5; Mr. E. F. Andrews. #5, Mrs. Weld’s subscription, heretofore announced, should have been $5 instead of $3, us printed. eis ‘The Pastor Surprised. A large number of the members and friends of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church paid a so- cial visit to their pastor, Rev. J. W. Beckett, at the parsonage, 1424 Pierce place, last evening. The pastor and. his wife were ‘pleasantly sur: prised. The presentation of many useful gifts was made by Trustee KR. K. Washington and was responded to in a feeling manner by the pastor und his wife, after which an hour was Spent in music, recitation and friendly chat. ——— Four Boy Thieves Sentenced. ‘This morning in the Police Court there were four defendants in one case. They were Sol- omon Butler, Robert Watkins and Robert Car- ter, colored, aged, respectively, fifteen, eighteen and fitieen yeore, and Flee Young, eyo boy. twelve years old. They were charged with robbing the office of Tumelty’s coal yard, near Rock creck, not far from the M street bridge. ‘Two of the boys admitted that they the office window with ustone and then robbed the till of about §2, while the other two walted near the bridge. " Judge Millor fined them §10 eacl ———. Six Months in Jail, ‘The case of Sylvester Brooks,colored,charged with assaulting a woman named Bertha Jack- son about # month ago at her house in O street alley, as published in Tux Stanat the time, was tried'in the Police Court this morning. Brooks, it was shown, had been visiting the woman's house for several years, and on the night of the assault, findinig another man there, struck the woman on the hend witha lamp. ‘The de- fendant said he had a wife and children ki same alloy. He was séfitenced to in jail. —__ fo geeknigtt eba ym ‘man. wi cheap at Price, by dint of some ation | all kinds he raises at his nursery in Anacostia, CAPITOL GLEANINGS. a Notes, Ete. The President sentto the Senate yesterday the following nominations: A. T. Brinsmade of Ohio, to be attorney of the United States for the northern district of Ohio; F. W. Collins of Mississippi. to be United States marshal for the the United States at Boston, Mass. Also number of postmasters, including R. E. Boud- lin, Bel Air, Md. Also number of army pro- motions. NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED. ‘The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed the following nominations: Martin P. Kennard of Massachusetts, assistant treas- urer of the United States at Boston. Postmasters—Georgia, Duncan Jordan, Cuth- bert: Towa, Samuel Daniele, Marion: Minhesoen Samuel Owens, Tower; South Carolina, Philip Gerlach, Orangeburgh C.H.; J. @. Gatlin, Dar- lington O.H, PROPOSED TAEIFF LAW AMENDMENT. Mr. Spinola (N.Y.) introduced in the House yesterday a bill amending the tariff act by sub- stituting in the schedule for sundries the fol- lowing: “Furs, not otherwise provided for in this act, dressed or dyed on skin, but not made up into articles, or cut into strips, pieces or Paste, and furs not on the skin, prepared for hatters’ use, 25 per cent ad valorem; for seals, dressed or dyed on the skin, 50 per cent a: valorem; when made up into articles or cut into strips, pieces or waste, 60 per cent ad rem.” valo: PENSIONS FOR COMMISSARY EMPLOYES. Mr. Cullom introduced in the Senate yester- day a Dill to provide for the payment of labor- ers, cooks, nurses and all who worked in the commissary department of the government during the late war, and also to place them on pension roll. TO REFUND 4 AND 43¢ PER CENT BONDS. Representative Sanford of New York yester- day introduced a bill to refund the 4 and 41¢ per cent bonds into bonds bearing 2 per cent interest and to convert the United States notes into certificates of indebtedness without in- terest. ‘THE IRRIGATION BILL. The House committee on irrigation and arid lands yesterday discussed the committee bill prepared by Mr. Herbert of Alabama for the reclamation of arid lands. The question arose as to the authority of the committee to grant to the states east of the 97th meridian the pub- lic lands in their respective boundaries, and it was decided to hold a joint mecting with the committee on public lands Monday in order to dispose of the question of jurisdiction, PACIFIC RAILROAD BILLS. The committee was not unanimous in support of the resolution to ask the House for a day for Pacific railroad bills. While the chairman, Mr. Dalzell, by direction of the committce on the next suspension day, if an opportunity be pre- sented, will make the motion to set apart a day for the purpose named in the resolution, neither he nor the other committee members who are opposed to the Pacific railroad bills reported are committed to the support of the resolution. THE LIMITED KETIRED LIST. Senator Hawley, from the committee on mili- tary affairs, today reported with an amendment the bill to transfer ofiicers on the retired list of the army from the limited to the unlimited list when they have reached the age of sixty- four years. ‘The bill, as amended, provides for an increase from 350 to 400 officers on the lim- ited retired list. And no ofticers who have been placed on the retired list by special an- thority of Congress are to form ‘part of the limited list. ——__+e+——_— WHERE TO BUY PRESENTS. Many Merchants Who Have Holiday Gifts in Great Profusion. ‘The table should receive as much attention as the Christmas tree or the stocking. It must be trimmed and filled with good things if you would have your Yuletide happiness complete. Clever housekeepers will find it to their ad- vantage to glance at the price list shown by T. iH. Warxer & Co., 946-950 Louisiana avenue, and then to go to the stores and buy lavishly. ‘The rates quoted are wonderfully low. There is an old saying that “Women's heads run to bonnets.” It ix true, and_while in that condition they go to Mrs. M. J. Huxt's, 1309 F street northwest, and find just what they want. Prices have been reduced for the holidays—both French and domestic manufacture. Wir118, the shoe man, at 918 7th street northwest, is making a specialty of low prices on his entire stock for Christmas. His stock is first-class in every respect and a visit there will convince any one that he is satistied with a small profit if he can get it to make a quick fe. “Look at the prices,” says J. Borpex Surrn, corner 4th and G streets northwest, and then examine the cigars he is offering by the box until January 1. Nothing nicer than a box of cigars could prove more acceptable to a gentle- man friend. Don't miss the chance. At 936 F street Mr. N. Srvpen keeps a few beautiful cut flowers and plants. It is but an item to the vast array of flowers and plants of which covers two acres under glass alone. He is therefore prepared to offer artistic decora- tions or cnt flowers for any purpose in any quantity on short notice. ‘The “‘man milliner” bas come to stay, for he works upon merit. “Guaranteed first-class finish and perfect fits” are what M.A. Horr- MAN, 724 10th street, promises the ladies, and in the latest Parisian styles. He is an expert in making riding habits. It is paradoxical when you hear it said that one must “keep coal to keep warm,” but it is allright to read in print. Wat. E. Honor, at 1716 12th street northwest, with a branch office at 1213 F street northwest, has all grades of coal, upon which he has reduced prices for a short while. Mrs. K. A. Doxovay, 904 F street, has a full ine of handsome hand-painted scarfs and beautiful novelties for presents. She keeps open evenings for those nhc carass get off in daytime. Eisemay Brornens, 7th and E streets, are trying themselves this year, and it is evidently paying them handsomely. ’They are offering suits and overcoats at prices that will certainly sell them if examined. ‘They can fit any kind ofa body or figure from that of a xpindle- legged “kid” in shorts to_an old doubled-up war horse in his dotage. Drop in to see them. Don't let a little “hair-pulling affair” worry you, but gotoMlle. M. J. Praxpr's, 1329 F street northwest, and get a new “front” or have the old suit trimmed and shampooed. She keeps fine French goods at reasonable ra “Where did ySu get that hat?” No matter— Lewis & Sox, 1421 New York avenue, keep a high grade “one-price” store for not only | hats, ‘but gentlemen's furnishings, such as neckwear, gloves, hosiery, underwear, &c. Give | the “governor” a silk hat and the “kid” a derby and they will both be happy. Mrs. Hyatt, modiste, has removed to “The Covington,” 509 13th stroet, where she is making Parisian styles in street costumes, wraps, evening dresses, &c., a specialty. Don’t sell your India or French cashmere shawl if it gets a little seedy or torn. Mipam Ricanp Domame will repair or renovate it for you to make it as good ae new. ‘The same also With fine laces. 809 21st street northwest. pact be DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, VITAL STATISTICS. The report of Health Officer Townshend for the week ending December 13 shows: Number of deaths, 308 —white, @1; colored. 42. Death nr i ir annum—whit }.7; colored, Sis. Total "population, ILA. ‘Teenty-ave were under five ycarsof age, 20 were under one your old, andl 26 over sixty Years. Kighteon of the deaths occurred in hospitals and public in- stitutions. The death by classes were as follows: | Zymotic, 20; constitut 5 47; devel- mental, 10; violence, 2. ‘The principal causes oFaante were: Dinhtheria, Grceeonaiption Tht fyphold fever, 6; inalaria fever, 3 pacuino- 3; Maa" ripe," 1. Births —26 white ‘males, i bite fomalen; 20 colored malo 8 colored females. Marriages re} wi 7 ‘colored. e * WAS HIS MIND UNBALANCED? ‘That's What Frank Ward's Counsel Are Now Trying to Prove. THE WITNESSES TODAT ARE ALL QUESTIONED UPON THAT POINT AND THEY TELL MANY STORIES OF HIS STRANGE ACTIONS AND SATINGS—uIS RECKLESS PENDING 0 F HONEY. As the Ward trial progresses the case is be- coming more interesting, at least to lawyers. The three lines of defense indicated by Mr. Cole- & a in his opening to = Ty are evelo} ‘and to dn extent that secms extremely satisfactory to Ward and his friends. “ Yes- terday testimony was given to establish the statement ‘that the fatal shot was fired at the iron post in the Mar- ble Saloon and there was the time of the shooting was in an irrational and irre- sponsible condition. A MR. COLEMAN. number of witnesses were called to show that from the time of Ward's first business troubles—when he was obliged to close his establishment on 3d street—he had ually becoming erratic. The third line of defense outlined by Mr. Cole- man was that Adler's surgical and medical treatment was improper, but no testimony bearing on this had been put in by the defense up toa late hour today. WARD WANTED COAKLEY TO BUY A MINE. When the trial was resumed this morning Thomas A. Coakley, assistant doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, was called as a wit- ness and examined by Mr. Wilson. About a week or ten days previous to the shooting he said he met Mr. Ward and Frank Finley in Abner'ssaloon on East Capitol street. There were a number of others present, includi: man named Schell, who dabbled in min Ward handed witness a big roll of money a1 wanted him to buy a mine of Schell. It was a big wad—a thousand dollars or more—and Ward took it out of his side coat pocket. Wit- ness said he knew nothing about mines, but Ward insisted on his taking the money and wit- ness had some difticulty in making him take it back. The witness remarked at the time that Ward was “‘a little off his nut.’ In answer to questions by Mr. Wilson the witness said that Schell was a man who went | was about with a shovel and pretended to tind gold mines in the District of Columbia—a sort of genteel deadbeat. WARD THREW MONEY AROUND RECKLESSLY. Mr. John H. Harris, now of Allentown, Pa., formerly proprietor of the Hartis House here, was next called and examined by Mr. Chapin Brown. He said he had known Mr. Ward for twelve veara, ‘Mr. Harris said his relations with Ward were intimate before Ward opened his place on 3d street. He did not know what the extent of Yard's business was, ax be was not familiar with his private affairs, but knew that he was one of the brightest, most ambitious and pro- gressive business men of the city. It was the witness’ opinion that Ward had been gradually losing his mind from the time of the 3d street trouble, Saturday a week before the shooting Ward cume to witness’ place and asked witness to go with him in bis buggy. Witness de- clined first on account of demands of busi- ness, but Ward looked so_ wild and pleaded Yhey n to Wormley's Hoiel. He talked in a ram- bling way, and after coming out of the hotel drove in a reckiess way, oblivious to . They drove to K street, a broad where Ward drove into a wagon that was ted at the curb. After being extricated ddid the same thing again. They went tow beer saloon at Heurich’s brewery, where Ward acted in a strange ma: His face, the witness said, was the face of a nd his talk was ine . He 8 mor parently several thou- sand dollars, all wadded up in fitle wads—and threw itall over the place, Ward was so wild they could do nothing with him. Finally while witness held him Mr. Ratcliffe, who was ent, forced the mont ered together, into” Ward's pocket. Uy leaving there’ they drove home. | Witness thought Ward was crazy and so expressed him- self to friends. On cross-examination by Mr. Clagett the wit- ness suid Ward had always spent his money liberally. He had seen him the time Ward came and took buggy Ward showed no indication of having been ‘drinking. Witness did not know whether Ward was accustomed to cai great deal of money with him. Ward drank at the saloon at Heurich’s, but witness did not know how much. He did not remember whether it was after Ward drank that he exhibited the money or not. GEORGE HOLMES THOUGHT WARD WAS NOT RIGHT. George Holmes, the next witness, was ex- amined by Mr. Wilson. He testified to having observed that Ward had a large business on 3d Witness found that some of those $20 bills Ward had given them. hey were spending it atthe bar. Ward had Boyd reciting. Ward, he said, taiked in a rambling way. He would go in and out and talk ina wild way. There were three or four hackmen in front, all claiming that Ward had wed them, Wigness though : Ward was not ‘ight in his mind and spoke of his im- sssion to several people. On cross-examination the witness sid that there were eight or ten men_ there drinking with Ward. Mr. Clagett asked about one or two of them if they were not the kind of people who were waiting for just such men, and the witness said they liked to be tre: Witu said he did not notice Werd drinking anything but beer. Witness did not prevent him from spending his money. The barkeeper took it: that was what he was there for. Witness said he was not his guardian. He gave Ward the best advice he could, and tried to get him to go upstairs to a room and go to bed. Col. Jack Brown, a member of the bar, tes- tified to having known Mr. Ward intimately for six years. On the day of the shooting, about noon, as witness came out of his office on 41¢ street he saw Frank Ward standing at the curb near the corner. There was no one else in sight. Ward seemed to be dazed and when Ward hailed him scarcely recognized witness, When witness -returned to the office he re- marked about Ward's strange appearance ard conduct. He thought Ward was out of his ind. On crose-examination the witness re- peated that Ward merely recognized him. He was under witness’ observation about a min- ute. He had frequently seen men under the influence of business cares who were abstracted and did not care to talk. He could not say whether Ward had been drinking or not. Charles W. Cunningham testified to seeing Ward between 4 and 5 o'clock on the afternoon of June 18, the day of the shooting. Witness went there with Mr. Finley. Witness repeated what Finley had testified to about the borrow- ing of the ritle. Ward appesred to witness wild, and witness remarked to Mr. Finley that Ward appeared to be bordering on delirium tremens. Howard Keyworth, the next witness, said he knew Ward ‘intimately and saw Ward ona night early in June, 1859. It was the night of the flood and between 1 and 2 o'clock in the morning. A great many people were out look- ing atthe flood. He saw Ward at the corner of Ward came sround the corner sever price to case 18 ard was becoming peculiar and rambling in his conversation. Ward came ‘to the Capitol and called witness from his office hiscab. There 4 business downfall, in his opinion, was the use of liquor and the reckless waste of money. He had not always been so reckless. For many years he was, the witness it, mks shrewd business man, rather bat still acting, aa the witness thought, with delibera- tion. HE WENT TO THE SMITHBOXIAN GROUXDS. Charles Mades, the next witness, said he be- came acquainted with Ward when the latter began business on $d street. Ward had then one of the best-paying businesses in the city. After his ‘on 3d. street was closed by in- junction Ward ap) downhearted. He was not the same Mr. Ward any more. On the Sot- urday before ing Ward came to his lace and wanted witness to go with him to the Smithsonian grounds, where there was to be a public school celebration and his son was going to make a speech and get a medal. Ward would not go by himself and insisted on witness going. Ward drove so fast that wit- ees ‘was afraid that they would drive over people. When they get to the grounds the cel- ebration was over. Ward then insisted on wit- ness going into the museam to see the Grant memorials. Witness had to go home and Ward drove him home. conduct was euch that witness thought him insane. Ward promised witness to go home. WARD REWEARSED RIS BUSINESS TROUBLES. Mr. 8. T. Thomas, a member of the bar, was next called as a witness. He said he had known Mr. Ward for a number of years. He said he saw Ward on the 18th of June, 1889, three or | four times at witness’ off ‘Witness repre- | sented as counsel the holders of notes on the D street building who had bought in the build ing. ‘There had been a verbal arrangement that Ward should have the building back under some conditions. ‘Yhesale was made and afterward the note- holders changed their minds about letting him have the building back, “Ward came to wit ness first tosee him about the arrangement | and witness told him that he did not under- | stand it as Ward did. Witness advised him to go to these persons and have a definite under- standing. ter in the day Ward returned and said Mr. Geo. A. Sheehan, one of the holders, would agree to let him have this ailed- ing back. Ward was then somewhat excited. He had been drinking some, — appar ently. He seemed to be dept by his business. He said that the re- | sult of fifteen or twenty was about to be sweptaway. He walked up and down and was pale. Witness pointed ont Sheeban, who was then in his carriage outaide, and told Ward to ask him if the arrangement not as witness put it, Ward went out, talked with Sheehan and returned in ten min- utes. He remarked that it was pretty rough medicine, that even Geo. A. Shechan was not | willing to let him have the building back. Ie then rehearsed all his troubles to witness and | walked and talked in an excited manner, When he left witness’ ofiice he thought Ward’s mental | condition was such as to render him irrespou- sible. He did not know what he was doing. On cross-examination by the district attor- ney the witness said his manner was such as a | business man might have exhibited in so | desperate a condition. His conduct, however, | impressed witness a8 man who was unbal- | anced. His impression was that Ward was a very much crushed man, utterly broken down, | and added to that was the fact that he had evi- 1% for several day SAW WARD DO STRANGE THINGS. Yesterday afternoon after Tux Sran’s report closed a numb of witnesses to strange con- | duct on Ward's part were examined. | Henry C. Shute lives at 933 D street nor‘h- | west and lived there at the time of the shoo! ing. ‘Testified that he saw Ward at Morgun’s | tuloon on the day of the shooting between 4 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Ward asked for his gun case. Ward had a wild and glassy | eye, like a maneither drunk or under some great excitement. Ward acied very peculiarly, and Mr. Morgan, who was present at the tim tapped his head as if to intimate that there was | ascrew loose in Ward's mental make-up. Wit- | ness thought Ward “was off.” His conversa~ tioh was pretty “ragged” at times. Ward had a pistol with his gun case at Morgan's and did not want to take ‘but in the end he did put it into his pocket and took it off with him. Sam McDonald, a clerk, who resides at 933 D street, testified that he had known Ward for fifteen years and saw him at the Morgan House on the afternoon that Adler was shot. Ward was nervous and excitable and not at all like himself. He boasted of having had only two drinks that day, though witness thought he ought to have had many more to brace him up. Inthe opinion of the witness Ward was then on the verge of maniapotu. Witness did not think it any sign of insanity in a man only to have taken two drinks in one day. He told | Ward that he ought to drink some more, but did not think his advice was followed. Henry K.Saunders, proprietor of Saunders Hotel, formerly the Morgan House, at 933 D strect, gave similar testimony about the occur- rence in the Morgan House that afternoon. Eugene Kernan, manager of Kernan’s The- ater, testified that’ he saw Ward between 1 and m. June 17, 1889. It was at a walking match at the theater, and Ward acted as thoyzh some ‘one was after him. going in one door and out another; never still, talking to himself and in every Way acting like a man on the verge of maniapotu. Had known Ward a long time, but had never seen bim acting in that way before. Had seen plenty of men in that condition and they all acted as Ward did. Patrick H. McLaughlin’ remembered seeing Ward on the evening that Adler was sbot at a restaurant on 14th street about 7:30 o'clock. Ward invited all hands to drink. but one man refused. It afterward turned out that he was | adischarged employe of Ward's, out of work and on his way to Johnstown to look for work. | Ward offered him a job and the two drew up a ief contract. Ward handed witness a $900 | ver to this workman in case he | r ive upto the contract. He | also wanted to give the man $20, but witness | ed him. Witness thought that Ward | in a very strange manner for a busi- waiting for him at ness man. the time outside in a buggy. Jobn T. Price and Altred Walford testified also to queer conduct on Ward's part. Jobn Seufert, who is employed at Petersen's urant on 12th street, remembered Ward's ‘coming to the restaurant one morning about 7:15 and waited until he opened the place. He invited all sgl agen to come in and drink and he gave an mana dollar to take him riding in his cart, which was about balf full of ashes. Ward took four or five drinks of ver- mouth. This was about a week prior to the shooting. pote VTE IN CUSTODY OF THE MARSHAL. Arrival of the Alleged Pool Wire Tappers From Chicago. Thomas P. Dudley, alias Grayson, and Maggie | 8"! ‘Thompson, alias Grayson, the alleged wire tap- pers who were arrested in Chicago, arrived here last evening in charge of Marshal Frank Hitch- cock and his deputy, F.B. Hitchcock. They spent the night at the National Hotel. This morning the two pri were taken to Mar- shal Ransdell’s at the court house and turned over to him. BAIL FIZED AT €500. Mr. C. Maurice Smith had aconsultation with the prisoners, a8 counsel, at the marsbal's office, and after a conference with IJndge Hoge, district attorney, stated that they had agreed on $500 as the bail and the court made superintendent of the Nautical Almanac, in eppreciation of the benefit con- yy him on science through his studies and ‘The vase will be pre- sented in a few days to Prof. Newcomb by the Secretary of the Navy. It is now in diplomatic of the Btate ment. It is made of a fine piece of q and cut in s most grace- It stends on » marble, also ears of hix labor | }) A THRICE HAPPY MAN. Patrick Brennan, who lives at 1818 L street northwest, is a happy man. He has ® cause for happinors, for on Wednesday his wife presented him with three fine girl Dies She was attended only Mrs. Smart, but the children alive and apparently healthy. a ready developed good appetites and sufficient lung power, and bid fair to grow to be ussfal women. Each weighed between eight and nine pounds at birth and all are perfectly formed. They are so much alike in appearance that Mra. Brennan, in omter to distinguish them apart, has tied a white ribbon on the arm of one, ® blue ribbon on the arm of another, while the third is ribbonless. They have been named Annie, Kate and Frances, the last in honor of Mrs. Cleveland, for Mr. Brennan is » great ad- mirer of the lady who formerly occupied the White House. ttle ones, but there will probably be great doings at the christening. sid © case is considered @ remarkable one and already people have visited the house to ave the three ‘young ladies, A reporter of another paper called last night, “and,” said Mr. Brenuan toa Stan man, “he pulled ‘out his pencil and said he was told 1 had three babies. I wanted Tue Stan to have the first news and so I told him somebody lad becn fooling him and that he had made his visit for nothing. But,” he added, “they're the finest babies in the world and I'm the happiest man in Washingto —_— IDAHO'S NEW SENATORS. Shoupe, McConnell and Dubois Elerted Ae cording to Agreement. The program for the election of the Kishe Senators, as outlined im yesterday's Sraa, was carried out Inst night. It was agreed Bhoupe was to be elected first, then McConnell from the north, then Dubois for six years. Tbe com- bine controlled 29 votes and was master of the situation. On the first ballot Sboupe received 80 votes and was declared elected. On the second ballot McConnell received 29 votes amd ? THEORY. Gabrielle Bompard rien Advanced im the Pyrand Trial. In the trial of Michael Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard yesterday for the murder of Tous- | saint Gouffe in Paris, after testimony bad been, introduced relative to the position of Gouffe's body when found, Pr. Brouardet, who has been deputed to examine into the mental condition of Mile. Bompard, expressed the conviction that she was perfectly responsible for her ae- tions, although she would come under the cate- gory of the “morally deticient,” being person that would commit a crime with indifference. Dr. Sucreste, the physician of the Bompard household, deposed that he had hypnotized Gabrielle and that he believed it possible that A becu brought in a similar way under the influence of Eyraud, Dr. Brouardet being recalled, denied the in- fluence of hypnotiam, and a scene Voisin, a physician connected with the partment, who was called at the request of Bompard, swore that he had hypnotized the woman. He declined to enter into details the ground of professional secrecy. Mile. Bompard’s counsel declared that Dr. Voisin had important contidences gi oner and that the court must rem of secrecy. ‘The public prosecutor o demand and blamed Voisin for hav to hypnotisn him by the prin- Pp matter ought to be dropped. This decision brought out loud protests from the audience, where upon the court was cleared. Gabriclle ompard’s couuse e medical Of Nancy, upon the sue- lure of whose theory Gabrielle's fate Addressing the in such ctr to be interrupted by such as that now present in tis rt. 1 therefore invoke that article of the minal code which gives witness the option of making his statements before the court and jury alone without any spectators being present.” In conformance with this appeal the court adjourned until today. The procurateur gen- eral, it is suid, then intends to conclude @e nd the sitting may extend far into the pounded in ace cumstances I do not wi an audien case night. The American Skater Again Wina. In the international championship skating contest at Amsterdam Jos. Donoghue of New- burg, N.Y., the amateur champion of America, wou the three-mile race for the amateur cham- jonship of Holland. He covered the distance in nine mingtes and seventeen seconds. The wind blew jess ly than Wednesday and there was not #0 snow to interfere with mucl neem etna Foreign Topics of Interest. The Italian deputies, Sonnino and Indelli, fought a duel yesterday. The affair was stopped by the seconds before vither of the prineapals had been hurt. The duel was the outcome of a personal quarrel in the chamber of deputies on Wednesday. The Russian government commission having the matter in charge has de in favor of a horthera route for the projected Siberian railw ‘The Ruseian government proposes to found an institute of bacteriology and has invited Profs. Koch and Pasteur and Sir Joseph Lister to St. Petersburg to confer on the sub} Adolphe Belot, the French dramatist emda novelist, isdead. He was born in 1829. Mrs. O'Shea has gone to Paris. The wardens of St. Sepulchres Church of London, where the remains of Capt. John Smith are buried, have issued an n appeal for “worthy of the funds to erect '‘® memorial founder of Virginia. - The trial of the persons charged with having in their possession and exposing indecent tares, being the result of "the ‘seiare by ee police at a gallery in Pall Mall, Londons of « number of paintings illustrating the works Rabelais, ended yesterday in a verdict as ty. A Munich letter states that the mad king Otto is growing worse. On Tuesday last he made s sulden ameult upon one of his attendants, nearly choking the man to death before he was interrupted. Efforts have been made to keep the matter secret. A special from Pierre, 8. D., says: Napoleon Dachnaux, a squsw ian, has just arrived from Plum Creek, some seventy-five miles west of here. He says Sitting Bull's men, with stragglers picked up along the way, in all | j j i £ i fy . i I i fl | | f ? f Hi i 4 i if i