Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1890, Page 3

AUCTION SALES. RE, rable tew of bl ‘cram and «own. SATURDAY—A POCKET BOOK WITH sual amount of money im it. Owger can have FN Browne proverty “and paying changes at 272 ‘ap. st 5 the US. Pension agent Piles Ry Tait peyable, tomy onder. “They have ne re uniorwet by thw and payiuent has beet toyed. leas retara to my fie. NW. PETE: TERRI Returs: to Ox LAST WEDNESDAY SIGHT BE: eon Kamien place and N st..a igly’s gol Watch. Elein movement. | Fi will be liberally re warded by leaving sane a he st 2053 14th inst Censravedoa collar. Su DOA SMALL BAY MARE, r rable reward will be OF THE 16tH, A BLACK The finder willbe rewarded Frag! square KEAL ESTATE, PROMPT ations ADLEY, 027 F at. nw. TNVESIMENT. SAPE AS U. 5. BONDS. SEX PER CENT. PAYABLE QUARTERLY. IN SUMS OF $1,000. SMALL PREMIUM CHAKGED. 5.000 $10 TO $100 TO LOAN ature, PIAS, horses, ther perwenal property: in weekly oF lucut euds trou residence tar office. StMs 7 WANT MONEY? interest on fw id woods oF sur secu: 00 UPWARD, ik LOWEST R&TE UF INLEKEST, REAL ESTATE IN THIS DISTRICT. EK. 0. HOLTZMAN, Cor. 10th and F sts.n. UF lowest rates * 1 roved real estate security. in District lo went K Messs To TE — SR 1k eet itnien WASICN DANENHO Successor to DANENHOWER & SON, cor. 130 and G. i eo. JAS. © HATFIELD, 44 SE st sows. Washington, ALELTWo HANDSOME ROUSES AT F len. Wd. ; néar station sutewalk to Wour; easy motitlly Payuents, also a hotel ‘J. R. HERTFORD, 1419 G st. METROPOLT- nine nites from an be He taken withis ton" neers “BENJAMIN, Gl? Fat ai ARM parts of Maryinud frou 3 to 1,000 acres, and Brow $10 10 eam per acre. | Nuw is the thine’ to jnvest im lands wear Washington, as thes are getting huwler i Tie “KOOKS. 616 Vote st. ae. INTERESTE! ND IN MONT: connty. Md. send stamp for a copy of The ry Press, kin kvilies Wa. aio-te Pooh" th: Dut a ino consideration. ‘The Bar- F WIELIONS OF DOLLARS, yet they a5¥3. But what has this todo with Dk. KOCH’S LYMPH? Or. to bring the matter richt to our own doors, what Sobsideratiow, at this parti ular jun ture, Outwelghs VICTOR FE. ADLER'S VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PEOPLE? From a monetary point of view. tye Tor ow. Refi, aunt bee to sey that this SACKIFICE SALE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL JANUARY 15, 1801. Yourseives, ay the mamsaid when he fell | ome. Jet's jouk intothls thing! Aud | fina j ASD FORTY-TMREE suite for | sud taped. Jersey cuffs and ankles. THREE SHIRTS FOR 81. THREE WAIRS DRAWERS, $1 ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOZE! SeLEAKS CLUEL & Cu BEST MAK oars of ur nator make we Dae left stern 36. ‘and 1standing- sacs 14.1% Sent VuEY ao Also Ai a> CENTS KX Hatlkerchtefs in ail the latest shades and de- ae ilk. The rewular Iarwe, plain and $120. Go WALTER B WILLIAMS & CO.. Auctioncors srs ace x AX TED. SNEQUE ORR SHAHOGAR YARD SILK FLURIE. TCE CHAIRS, MUSIC STANDS, BRIC- . CABINETS, CHERRY CENTER TABLES, fete *akd to suit purchamereat our saies room TO MOR: ROW, DECEMBER TWENTY-THIRD, at ELEVEN O'CLOCK AM. ALSO ONE HUNDRED WATER COLORS and 5,000 Cigars to close nent. It WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts- Hercaxsows HOLIDAY GLOVE CARNIVAL. ‘The grand success of our Patent Lacing Glove has induced me to apply fastenings to best make of French va S-hook Freach Kid Gloves for $18 peir, 35. Superior in fit and reliability. Assorted wakes of Evening Gloves in White, Opera, ‘Tans, &. Gloves Btted to the hand. FINE PARIS AND VIENNA FANS. ‘The bandsomest and mest varied assortment in Washington of OSTRICH FEATHER Fans. a0 907 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Ss HOH O% BEF gS Sss8 HoH 00) KEE Sus = COMFORT! STYLE! QUALITY! WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE INVOICE OF THE CELEBRATED JOHNSTON & MURPHY'S MEN'S SHOES, UNEQUALED IN COMFORT, STYLE AND QUALITY, AND SOLD At ES OF SECOND-GRADE MANUFAC- TURERS' Goops. HOOVER & SNYDER, 1217 Pennsylvania ave. v v fi uC uu RRR, ERR gSSq- rah EEE ss RRR EE R R kee ss5 5 Framed in suitable frames at reasonable prices. All the newest publications in ENGRAVINGS AND ETCHINGS. I have on exhibition and for sale a well-selected as- sortuent of PASTEL AND WATER-COLOR PAINTINGS. ced Vv YER EEE RRR H H 00 FFF FFF VoVE K R RH HOOF F V YEE FE RRR HHH O O FF FF VY EOE R RH HOOF F ,. V EEK EER KR RH H ¥ oF ART DEALER, JQ PENNA. AVE. N.W., 4195 411 and 916 7TH BT. N.W. Tur Losr Ovrortesity Focsp. FROM NOW UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF (JANUARY, 1801, WE WILL ALLOW A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL CASH SALES. THIS APPLIES TO EVERY ARTICLE IN THE STORE, IN- CLUDING HOLIDAY NOVELTIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AS WELL AS CORSETS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, HAND- KERCHIEFS, UNDERWEAR, PER- FUMERY, ETC., ETC., ETC. DOUGLAS & BRO., 512 NINTH ST., a9 INTER-OCEAN BUILDING. Lions ‘TIES, SLIPPERS AND BOOTS. BEST SELECTIONS IN STYLES AND COLORS. ‘MEN'S SHOES. STOCK COMPLETE. SUPERIOR GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. ‘M. STRICKLAND, ‘Successor to Dalton & Strickland, 09 PENN. AVE. o10-3n Frowrxs Asp Prasts Wil brivbten your home in the holiday weason. A if well Nant, inexpensive ws it im, will ud hope-aBspIr'nK Mission. larke ment of Palms, Dracencas, Crotons, vutal and flowering plants atd | ‘Also Vases, “Hangnus aud rdineres, &e., &c. All suitable tor * * STUDER, Florist and Decorator, naiaighens 4k Fs nsw. Banearss Ix Seat Sars. OUR JACKETS, SACQUES AND SHOULDER CAPES IN SEAL SKIN will be offered at # reduction. Having a lance stock purchased Yefore the advance we are prepared to sell them below the prices charged in ‘New York. Ali reliable zvods at low prices. ‘Marten, Astrachan, Beaver, Persian Lamb, Wool, Seal and Coney Capes at low prices, Afew Garments in Plush at prime cost. Buffs to ell as your friends j SOCIAL MATTERS. A Dinner at the British Legation—Several ‘Teas Announced—Personal Mention. Sir Julian and ie at dinner at the legation Baturday hight. Covers were laid fer thirty, ‘The guests were the Yice President and Mrs. ki y Kea: Merron Gal andr. Join Si eetieer pa eek Col. and Mra. J. W. Foster, at and Mra. M. Bailey, Mra. Neilson Brown, Townsend, Mrs. Slater, Mise Williams, Baron Fava, Minister Roustan, Senor de Souza Rosa, the Chilian minister, and Mrs. Lazchoro, Mr. Hanson of the Prussian . legation, Count Bathyani, Mr. RB. ick, Mr. Alan Johnstone and the Misses Punncefote. Lady Pauncefote does not receive callers in the aft- ernoon after 5 o'clock, as she usuully is out driving or making visits at that hour. Mr. and Mrs. Cropper have out cards for a tea ag their M street residence, from 4 to 6, on Monday, December 29. Mra. C. D. Drakeand Mrs. Wescott have ont cards fora tea for Friday, January 2, 1891, from 4 to 6, at No. 1416 20th street. Miss Florence Audenreid is spending a few days in Philadelphia, Mrs. Webb of K street returned to the city from a visit in New York city on Saturday. Surgeon General und Mrs. Moore will enter- tain the cardinal atan evening reception on Monday, the 20th instant. Mr. and Mrs, B. H. Warder of K street intro- duced their eldest daughter, Miss Eleanor Warder, at tea on Saturday afternoon. The debutante was dressed in green India silk trim- med about the low bodice with tolds and frills of white crepon. Mrs. Warder was dressed in @ decolette gown of red satin trimmed wit Mrs. McKee returned from Baltimore to the White House on Friday evening. Mrs. Charles Hayes of 426 New Jersey avenue southesst has issucd eards for December 30 from 5 until § o'clock. ‘Miss Birney of Bay City, Michigan, danghtor of the late Hon. James Birney, formerly United States minister to ‘Lhe Hague, arrived in thin city Saturday aight to spend the holidays with her uncle and aunt, Gen. and Mra. @®m. Birney, at Le Droit Park. Hon. John W. Candler and family of Boston Will pend the winter in this city at the New- port, on Thonvé circle. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Chas, J. Coleman of Cincinnati have arrived in the city and are living at 1328 I street northwest, Mrs. C. R. Sanderson and the Misses Sander- fon, prominent in 8t. Louis society circles, are occupying apartfhonts at the Newport, on ‘Thomas cirele. = Miss Mary Leicht, formerly of South Wash- ington, but lately a resident of Philadelphia, and Miss Lizzie Montz of Philadelphia, who have been sojourning with friends in this city for the past week, have returned home. Hon. and Mrs. Henry Bedlow of Newport, B. L, have apartments at the Newport. Miss Lillian Andene of Cincinnati, is spending the holidays ut 412 2d strect northwest. Mrs. Joseph S. Thomas of Bristol, Pa., is spending the Christmas season with her sister, ire. Alexander Hunter, at 1208! N street. Miss Harriet Hosmer, the sculptor, who has her studio in Rome, came to the city on Satur- day and is the guest’ of Mra. John A. Logan, ho had some friends in to meet her on Satur- ning. Miss Hosmer is on her way from Chicago to Boston. While in the former city she submitted some plans fora statue of Queen Isabella to the Trubella Society of Chicagey andl took the order of the society for a statue to be ready for the world’s fair. "Miss Hosmer leaves here tomorrow for Boston, and will sail for Europe during the week. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wight will spend the Christmas holidays in Pittsburg with Mrs. Wight's parents. Mrs. Gen. Van Vliet gave a very handsome Tunchcon last Saturday to « few of her friends to meet Mra. Dr. F.C. Van Vliet of Shrewsbury, There was « brilliant gathering atthe arsenal on Saturday evening, when the Junior Dancing Class held its tirst german under the leadership of Mr. Nat. Tyler and Miss Williamson. . The figures were Varied and | gracetul, the music by the Third Artillery Band all that could be de- sired, and the occasion altogether enjoyable. Those participating were Misses Mamie O'Hara, Janie Fuller, Adelaide Kelton, Marie William son, Page Carr, Bertha Dawson, Nannie Kelton, Topton, Marie Young, Priscilly Stearns, Etta Kelton, Frances Courtz, May Allen, Kemuine Mannix, Mary Campbel!, Cook, Nellie Beal, Davis, Helen Smith, Messrs. Alfred Tyler, F. De Courcy Faust, Sydney I. Ws Theodore ‘Tyler, Marvin Thompson, Blair Wuiles, Chris. Dawson, Kogdrick Gibson, Boyd Matthews, Charles Clank, Milly Thompson, Howitt y. Horace Briscoe, Joseph Pendleton, Charles Conard, Andrew Bradley, G. P. Daviss, 0. H. Beall, Alien Johnson. Miss Bessie Snider, wha is at school in New York, is spending the holidays with her parents, Representative and Mrs. Snider, at the Els- mere. : Mise Marguerite Spalding is at home from Wellesley for the holidays. ‘Mr. and Mrs: George Kennan have returned and are again in the Massuchusetts avenue home. ‘The. Misses Mosle of Germany are at Worm- ley Rey. N.C. and Mrs. Edward Owen of Asheville, .C., who are visiting the city, are at the Ebbitt House. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Clementa and daughter have taken apartments at the Randall for the winter. The Misses Bedford of Baltimore will be the uests of Mrs. Capt. Bullen, C street northeast, luring the holidays. . Bullen has issued invitation for a full-dress dancing party on next Friday night in honor of her guests. Mise Bessie Metzger -of Irving, Pa., arrived here on Saturday on a visit to her brother, Mr. Chas, W. Metzgér of 610 E street southeast. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Saville, who have been at the Gramercy since October, left lust week for Thomasville, Ga., and St. Augustine, Fla., where they expect to spend the. winter and spring. Mr. and Mrs. George Alfred Townsend quietly celebrated their silver wedding at their seat, Gapland, South Mountain, Md., Dee. 21. There are three generations of the name George Al- fred living, the ria gr his daughter's cbild, old, G. A. 'T. Bonaventure. The recent efforts to destroy government | property in the New York navy yard are not | the first attempts of this sort. ‘There are many instances to be heard of at the Navy Department, and especially now in | the discussion that is going on abont the inci- dents in New York. The U.S.S. Ironclad was at the dock in the League Island yard ae it is alleged, by discontented work- men. The Delaware was sink in her slip at | Philadephia. ‘This was thought to be done by | persons who wished to buy her. ‘the Boston was recently found to be settling just after leaying «dry dock, und here come the Attempts to sink the Gulena, Miantonomah and ‘Terror. These ‘troubles usually arise, it is claimed, from the appointment of political workers to places in the uavy yards. No ofti- match at #2. Fur Triuming in every variety. DUNLAP'S NEW YORK HATS. UMBRELLAS AND CANES. WILLETT & RUOFF, BATTERS AND FURRIERS, 905 Pennsylvania ave. T. B. Towsex & Sox, DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, 1316 7TH ST. N.W. ais ue : F HALF HOSE.10 CENTS 4 PAIK. WIKE-BUCKLE SUSPENDERS, 10 MINE OF WEALTH WITHIN THESE BUT TO KEACH FOKTH VICTOR E ADLER'S TEX PEK CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, HATS, CAPS AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, 227 and 920 7th st. n.w.. cor. Maas. sve TLY ONE PRICE. until olduck. Saturday untdl Open evenines AT SAC) y FORTY- NEW SHELTISG. TEN DOVE EK DUAWERS, paREE GLASS {SES AND OSE LOT OF SOLID O38 < > Gaxrs Suits Scovurn AND PRESSED FOR 41. Tie... Pants, Tae. . Vests, ae peszisg se in best omni Gers called ot and eee HAHN, 705 Oth st. n.w. 12h Sl t., West Washing ‘over from last season, Festi frome $150, juced from #1 to a. to @l. red: Suand 750. pice eee ve coon. Large, tine of La! » Children’s and Gents’ 7 ‘Children's Mitts.” * Murflers and Stik Handketchiefa yen at cost. ets and Knee Pants . Lanen Voila, We. ; Cuffs, 15e. vable Shawle, tow ey Hand- | | rine Ger Tm Besr. THE CONCORD HARNESS. LUTZ & BRO., 4 Penn. ave., adjoining National Hotel. Bisnkets and Lap Robes at low pricas. oe 5, 7 andie, | wtoes, ‘Soap: Se. cial word of the vandalism in the New York yard has yet been received at the department. oe A FEAST AT THE WORK HOUSE. for.a Great Christaas Dinner at the Washington Asylu ‘There will be about 600 persons to’ feed within the walls of the Washington Asylum Christmas. Thie nuinber includes the inmates of the alms house, hospital and work house. Christmas day 4s the only day in the year that the prisoners get anything but prison rations and it is the day above all others that ‘the sitk and the paupers are given an exceptionally good dinner. The prisoners look forward to that day with about the same eagerness as that with which a child looks forward to the coming of Santa Claus, and already some of them are dieting themselves for that anusual event. The bill o fare has already been prepared and tomorrow or next day the cooks consist of roast turkey and dressing, roast | with mashed potatoes and turn SHOOTING STARS. in the muzzle. Tt costs money to get to Heaven. A Christmas query: “What. are. you gtvin’ us?” All the children want to “go buy buy”. these days. Thank Greely, ‘the holiday weather fsun- struck. You never really know what is meant by boli- daze until you get into = store loaded ful of people. ™ “Took not on the newspaper when it is reid,” remarked the man as he laid down a copy of last week's. A Fact. “Wfikt’s thin?” inqnired a nice young mau of the,cigar dealer as he pointed to the band of gilt and red paper around his imported weed. “Oh,” said the dealer, “that’s the cigarter,” and the Indian at the door put its hands over its face and looked as red a8 a head of genuine auburn hair. IN ART CIRCLES, Pallette: “Jay Gould is having his portrait painted, I hear.” Enselle: “Yes? Of course it's a water color?” The Emperor William has given Germany another example of his sonny disposition. W.C.T.U. Lady—to guest at the Shoreham: “Ts the Shoreham full, now?” Guest—indignantly: “Certainly not. It's o temperance hotel.” : ANOTHER OXE. “Come here McKinley bill,” called # K street woman toa huge mastiff which came bounding ‘through the hall. “McKinley bill?” queried her visitor.” “That's funny. What do you call him that for?” “Because that's his name.” ” “Yes, I understand; but why did you give him such a name?” oa “Oh, he’s such a great protectin, don't you know,” and the dog howled ‘ The loafer may never get rich, but he always has a corner on the street. 2 A spring wagon is just as comfortable in the mild winter of this latitude. HOLIDAY Goops. ‘Where They Can Be Bought in Endless Vurl- ety and Cheap, Ah, the Christmas tree! You want one, of course. They can be had of Joux Saux, 421 7th street northwest. Norway sprucé, nursery grown and symmetrical. “Also cut flowers, plants, &¢. The P. Hanson Hiss Mancracturine Co., 1310 F street-northwest, is offering goods at a Wberal discount. This upplies to all classes and they have some very handsome styles, indeed. Lay in your Christmas and holiday. eatables at F. J. Trnpets' Palace Market, 1027 Conuec- ticut avenue. where can be found hot-house to- matoes, mushrooms, terrapin, eanvasebacks, shrimps and all the desirable table articles of every kind. : Why not give apipe? It's a fad now ‘to smoke a pipe. See the vast variety at Gro. W. Scorr’s, corner 434 street and Pennsylvania avenue, the smokers’ emporium. Goods at wholesale aud retail. Acomplete library is what everybody wants and should have. ‘That can be had cheaper and more satisfactorily in Appleton’s Gye pedia than in any other way, and what is more can be had on the amull payment plan, See D. ArrLeton & Co., 437 7th street northwest. Nothing is more appropriate than a sewing machine for a present. Wa. Stren.ixa, 1751 Yennsylvania ayenue, has the “light-running” ma and offers easy terms, You can select antique oak, walnut, cherry or maple. Who has not admired the beautifully decor- ited windows of Huyien, 1103 Pennsylvania, avenue? Inuide there is everything in the éon- fectionery line that heart could wish for fancy baskets or boxes filled with deligions bon bons, tine candies, candiéd fruits, &:.” Don't. mien Huyler’ Gro. Itywrat, ym., has been tireless int éecur- ing the choicest things in lamps, bronzes, statuary, sconces, pictures, art studies, art goods, lamps, éc., and has an immense stock to select from.’ Call and make your selection now. * Maxoave & Joxrs, corner 32d}and M strects, offer a large and fresh assortment of American d French candies, oranges, grapes, plum prdding, mince meat and other things for the holidays; also fine wines for the table und cook- ing. - Home-dressed meats can be had in any quan- tity and the finest cute at the stalls of J. R. KELLEy, 9th street wing of the Center Market. ‘The cattle he butchers are grazed in the blue- fits regions of Virginia and nono finer are Fought to the market. If you want diamonds now is the time to buy and Jacons Brotuens, at 1229 Pennsylvania avenue, is the place. They are offering bar- gainw on all classes of goods and their stock is endless in variety and attractions. Do not fail to take a look into their beautiful store and do so at once. : aria A fine display of the delicacies of the seaso1 can be found at Jarvis’, 426 9th street north- west. Rich cakes of all kinds in superior quality id fine French candies; cake ornamentations for holiday service.a specialty. One of the attractive places to the holiday buyer is the “Grand Oriental Bazaar” of D. K. Vakznavevian & Co., 1022 Connecticut avenue northwest, and nothing could be more appro~ priate fore present thin a handsome piece of embroidery, an oriental rug or a beattifal in- laid table." Hundreds of other articles snitablo for holiday presents can also be found there, all at reasonable figures. 8. Herren, 720°7th street northwest, has a fine assortment of switches, banga and hair goods, which be is offering at selli prices. dlis stock embraces all colore and styles and you are invited to call and see for yourself. ae ee ALEXANDRIA, |, CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS: The city has now put on its Christmas aspect and the windows of the stores display many Christmas emblemsand designs, One merchant has in his window a large open fireplace with a boiling pot and Santa Claus coming out in the smoke and there are other designs. in other windows. So close is Alexandria to Washing- ton and the intercommunication so complete that the energy or taste of the smaller city; which would appeur to great advantage in cities of the same population elsewhere; is here dwarfed by its contiguity to the gréat city with its overwhelming atirections. : MEAL ESTATE SALES. Public real estate sales continued last'Friday afternoon. Lots in the aquare near the.Catha- lic grave yard on Washington between Jeffer- son and Greene strects sold at €89, $60 and @85cach. Eighteen lote were sold. ‘Two small two-story brick houses on Cameron and Alfred streets, narrow and with small back loti,sold at $507.50 cach, anda frame dwel with back lot, $995. ‘Ihe other Postponed. JOINT SERVICES. ees A numbor of Baptists from Falls ‘Church came to this city yesterday, and united in the ning service with the congregation of the, Washington Street Baptist Church. Kev. J. Clayton’ preached, and the rite of baptisin: closed an interesting meeting. NOTES. ‘The second December session of the city council has been postponed.—'The sale of the old Friends’ meeting house has been confirmed in chambers by Judge Keith of the ci court.—-The Free Art School has now twenty= eight pupils and can accommodate no more.” states ‘Tux trade mark “To-Kalon”, on yous,winea, eee .,, Fatal Result of Thawing Dynamite. ‘News hus been received of a terrible agcident and brandies is a guarantee of ‘absolute purity. Gia 14th etreet ondy.—Ade ee 4 NEW HEALTH LAW. of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. dition to the health regulations of the city. ‘The title of the bill is “To prevent the spread of searlet fever and diphtheria in the District of Columbia.” Its provisions are intended to limit the danger which arises from the spread of those infectious and contagious diseases. It provides “that from and after the passage of this act it shall be the duty of every regis- tered practicing physician or other person pre- scribing for the sick in the District of Colum- bin to make report to the health officer on forms to be furnished by that officer immediately after such practitioner becomes aware of the existence of any case of scarlet fever or diph- theria in his charge, and in case such person shall fail te so report within twenty-four hours = be subject to a penalty of not less than nor more than €50, and in case of a second offense the penalty shall not be less than $10 nor more than $100. It is farther provided by tho bill that in case io physician shall be in charge of sucha patient the parent, guardisn or nurse or other person in attendance upon the sick person, knowing the character of the disease, shall makea report as above indicated, and in case of failure to re- port shall suffer the same penalties as provided for physicians. The health officer is directed, in co-operation with the attending physician, to cause a suita- ble placard, flag or warning sign to be dis- played froin the front of the premises or apart- ment where any case of scarlet fever or diph- theria is present. A fine is provided for the removal of this warning without the consent of the health officer. That official is also required to cause the premises to be properly disinfected and to issue ‘the necessary instructions for the isolation of the patient. The law farbids the attendance of any per- son affected by the disease mentioned upon any public or private school or place of public assemblage, or to appear on the public streets or in the parks while. so. affected, A fine is provided for the violation of this clause, which is imposed upon the parent or guardian in case of a minor. An important section of the law is as fol- lows: “Thatno person who has convalesced from diphtheria or scarlet fever shall be al- lowed to attend any public or pfivate school, seminary or college until the aifending physi- cian shall have furnished a certMicate that said patient has completely recovered and that there ia no danger of infection to other per- sons. All persona who shall after convalescing from diphtheria or scarlet fever visit schools, semrinaries or colleges without providing them- selves with such certificates shall: suffer the penalties provided in section one of this act.” The provisions of theact apply to every ship. vensel, steamboat or craft lying or being in the rivers; harbors or other waters within the jurisdiction of the District and to every tent, van, shed, hood, barn, ont house, cabin or other like place, as if thesnme were an ordinary dvélling. “It is provided that the words prac- titioner of medicine shall be held to include all persons who undertake to treat persons af- Hicted, either gratuitously or for pay. A fino of not more than $50 or not more than twenty days’ imprisonment is provided in case a false return or certificate is made. PREPARING FOR A STRICT ENFORCEMENT O¥ THE LAW. An official copy of this Dill was received at the health office this morning. ‘The passage of the bill, however, has been anticipated by the health officials, and the chief clerk of the office, Mr. Cooper McGinn, has beon in corre- spondence with health officials in other cities to ascertain what method had been adopted to put in force such regulati He ascertained that im a number of cities these subject to stringent regulations. forms required for the proper enforcement of this law is now being prepared by Mr. McGinn. The first step will be the preparation of a letter which will be sent to every medical practioner in the District calling attenition to the provisions of the luw and inclosing a blank which is to be filled out and sent to the health office noti them of the location of any case of these dis- cases. Persons other than regular _practition- era will be notified by publications in the news- PaVijen the health office ia informed by-the persons in charge of a case of scarlet fever or diphtheria a medica! inspector will be at once sent to the premises, a placard or other notice will be attached to the house and instructions will be left with the inmates of the honse ax to the proper method of disinfection. ‘The super- vising priticipe! of the public xchool in the dis- trict where the sick person resides will be noti- fied of the presence of the dixeuse in the house, so that he can take steps to prevent the attend- anc> of any members of the family at the school, This quarantins will be maintained until thy health officer is potified by the phy- sician or person in charge. that the patient ia conynlescent. The-medical “inkpéctdér of the health office, acting in co-operation with the, physician. being satisfied that all danger is past, will issue a certificate to that effect, which icate must be presented to the supervising principal of the public schools before the child 1 again be admitted to the schoola. provisions of the law are stringent and the necessary penalties are attached for their violation. ‘The officials of the health office re- gard it as a very necessary and important piece of legislation and they believe that its enfor ment will have a beneficial effect in checking the spread of these dreaded discases. Beautiful Decorative Work. The display of artistic work by Miss Stevens, shown at the Elsmere, on H street, constitutes a display, though modest in proportions as in range, ‘that is entitled to consideration. Alshongh self taught, and progressing in the face of adverse circumstances, Miss Stevens hus won snch recognition from high authorities as might be yurtiste of faz more experi- enceand pretension. Ata competitive exhibi- tiowtecently held in the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colors, in London, where the juclyes were no less competent and exacting urtists than Sir John E. Millais, G. H. Bough- ton and Marcus Stone, she carried away the first prize, as the certificate in her possession testies. “This endorsemont ougit to convines doubters that she has great artistic talent, and at thesame time lead to her engagemen; to beautify some of the splendid homes now being erceted in Washingto: 2a cence A Fakir’s Trick. “Who is there in the crowd who will give me 50 cents for this lot?” ‘The man who asked the question was a street fakir who stood in the midst of a crowd at 7th and K streets late Saturday night. “I will,” chorused a dozen or moro voices. Each was anxious to purchase a piece of soap in an envelope because the fakir represented that he had puta dollar in each package. Those who were in the crowd saw him, as they sup- posed, put the money in the ‘envelopes, but when they were opened the money was not there. When the fukir succeeded in scooping x more half dollar pieces he reet car and tried to fet amar, but was prevented by one of the victims, who pulled bim from the car and caused his arrest. fakir gave his name as Chas. Plant, ‘When the case was investigated by Prosecut- ing Attorney, Mullowney at the Police Court is morning the fukir promised to leave the of before 6 o'clock this evening and he was n Teleuse. eigen ' Real Estate Matters. | Jas. Lowndes has bought for €13,000 of Vir- ginia C.Huidekoper sub 8, square 163, 30, feet front on K between Connecticut avenue and 18th street northwest. F.W. Clements has purchased of F.M. Gideon for $4,250 sub 194, square 206, 16.63 by 90 feet on Pierce place, between 8, Tand 14th and 15th streets northwest. W.'8, Bramhall haa purchased for $5,000’ of E. Hall sub 190, square 69, 95 by 90 feet on 2ist between N’ and O streets north- west. pe ‘Transfer of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D. O'Donohue et al. to 8. E. Allen, jr., part 87, ‘T's addition.to Georgetown; §—. 'T. E. Wagga- man to J; M. Henderson, lots 2 to 5, block 7, and 8 to 11, block 8, Le Droit Park; @—. ©. A. Bradley to G. C. Lightfoot, sq. 1008; —. G. C. ightfoot to J. F. Batchelder same $ Fa J. A. Goldstein to Edith H. Bribery: mag toe “~ ie z Staub, wo to Amends Penrg four’ i nna iiea: 30, dy gO. Barnes Bema ie om ‘Cardinal \. A-cable dispatch from Paris says: The next election of ‘a pope is now an early probabili The whole infivence of ‘The Pepacy. who vee ‘be entinfactory to France are Cardinale and ‘The lest cardinals tee treatment of countries make a favorite after BIDS FOR NAVAL VESSELS. You never can tell what's in's gun by looking | Provisions of the Act to Prevent the Spread |The Contract for the Ammen Ram Will|How # Baltimore Man Proposed te Get Probably Go to the Bath Iron Company. Saturday at the Navy Department, will prob- ably be awarded to the Bath fron works, the only bidder. Their price was $930,000. but they stipulated that the clause providing for the rejection of the vessel if she should fail to make seventeen knots an hour should be left out of the contract. Secretary Tracy referred the bid to the board of construc- tion, consisting of the chiefs of the bureaus of this morning they reported to him that in their opinion the contract should be awarded to the Bath company, provided the objection to the clause ‘were withdrawn. They preferred this course to readvertising or building the vessel in a navy yard. The resident of the Bath company, Gen. Thos. iyde, who ismow in the city, was consulted and ‘agreed to the conditions after some thought. ‘The bid will probably “now be ac- cepted. THE TORPEDO BOAT BIDS. The other bids for the torpedo boat have been referred to the chiefs of the bureaus of engineering and construction and a report is likely to be made tomorrow. It is thought that the bid of the Herreschoff Company, for a small craft, will be taken. cee a ae ans GOOD NEWS FROM GEN, MILES. Big Foot’s Band of 150 Sioux Captured— Sitting Bull's Indians, Maj. Gen. Schofield has received a telegram from Gen. Miles dated Rapid City, Dak., De- cember 22, as follows: “I believe all, or very nearly all, of the fol- lowers of Sitting Bull have been captured. Col. Sumner reports today the capture of Big Foot's band of Sioux, numbering 150. He has een one of the most defiant and threatening. ‘The result so far has been satisfactory.” Gen. Schofield is. very much pleased with this report, and said this morning that he hoped to hear very soon that all the hostile Indians had surrendered. pase ecacc oe ay HARVEY SPALDING'S SUIT. ‘The District Supreme Court Sustains the De- murrers Against His $100,000 Clai:n. In the Court in General Term this morning Judge Cox, in the case of Harvey Spalding against ex-Postmaster Generals Vilas and Dick- inson, rendered the opinion of the court «us- taining the demutrers. The defendant sued for $100,000 damages in each case. He claimed that he had been engaged in prosecuting claims for extras compensation for postmasters and had u large number of contracts and powers of attorney, and that defendants issued a circular to many of them in which it wae stated that it was unnecessary to employ attorneys, &c., and he lost £25,000 in business and $75,000 by injury tohis character. Inthe court below the de- fendants filed a demurrer and this was sus tained. Judge Cox discussed at some length the law of libel and said that matters of law were not libelous matter and noted that the circular complained of refers to’ the law itself, and af- firmed the decision below, sustaining’ the de- murrer. On the point that many of plaintiff's clients were induced to violate ‘the contracts, the court said it was not prepared to say that the issuance of acireular in which the law is actionable, and the demurrer was also sustained on this point. —— Adury ‘Trial for the Castor Bean Case. Jnage Cox in the case of Barbour against Heiskell in the Conrt in General Term today, announced the opinion of the eourt overruling the demurrer unc the case will now go back for trial by jury. This is asuit for damages. It is alleged that Septembe: 10 the defendant arranged with plaintiff to grind for him, at plaintiff's mill, castor bean representing that the substance was harmless and wholesome. The grinding was done and itresulted in several of the employes being made ‘sick and a number of horses being ‘Ned. The plaintiff sued also for damages to his business. In the court below a demuz: filed anc it was urged that the were an_ assertion o/ opinion only and not of fact. The court held that they amounted to an assertion of fact and oyerrnled the demurrer. Dr. A. T. Augusta Dead. Dr. A. T. Augusta, the well-known colored physici:n, died at his residence, 1319 L street, about 7 o'clock last evening. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but was educated in Canada. When the war broke out he was appointed a surgeon in the army and was prob- ably the first colored man appointed to that osition. At the close of the war he located on 16th street near M and built up a large practice, which followed him to his late location on L. street. Dr. Augusta, while de- voted to his profeysion, was interested some- what in real estate, and’ by some judicious in- vestments had added considerably to his wealth. He leaves a widow, but no children. A TRAIN WRECKER CAUGHT. His Well-Laid Plan to Rob the Pay Car Frustrated. An attempt was made to wreck a way train on the L. N.O. and T. railroad near Woodville, ‘Miss., on Saturday. The engineer in turning | the curve saw a mati at a distance of forty yards | deliberately pull a rei away. He immediately reversed his engine and called for brakes, but it was too late, and ere the echo of the whistle had died away the entire train was a wrec’s. The wrecker retreated on a run and before he had taken many steps Detective Luird started after him. He continued on his race for es- cape, but was captured as hé was about to enter his house. He has been identified as 8. A. Bradford. The motive that prompted the deed Was to rob the ear, as it was supposed that Pay- master French lad about €40.000 aboard. The crew of the wrécked train consisted of the following, all moré bf less injured: Mr. Bryant, roudimaster, receiving very painfal and ups mortal injuries; Col. J. H. French, ymuster, slight wounds about the ribs and Wm.’ I. “Harris, clerk, slightly injure Conductor Jeff Smith, bruised about the bod: Engineer D.B. Brown, shoulder dislocated; colored fireman and cook bruised about the face; Railroad Detectives Laird and Anthony, both injured on arms and legs. ‘The disaster was planned several months ago by Bradford and another. W. F. Fugler overheard them and informed the railway officials. The crew of the train were ptepared, but the wreckers’ attempt was made sooner tha: patentee ok mn was expected. Death of Dr. William Taylor. Dr. Wm. Taylor, secretary and treasurer of the West Jersey Railroad Company and treas- urer of a number of other railroads in New Jer- sey controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died evening, aged sixty-four years. ———_—-—+0e --—_— A Fatal Fight of 2 Steamboat. The steamer Big Sandy was the scene of a terrible tragedy yesterday afternoon imme- diately after leaving Evansville, Ind. The teok place, in. which Kni clubs were used, being _preciy on the cook's querters. rousters drew a revolvef and attempted and fired info the crowd, killing two and wounding one fatally.” Me > TS Ta The Newfoundland Question. A continuance of the modus vivendi coneern- ing Newfoundland has been definitely arranged construction, engineering and ordnance, and | A NEAT CONFIDENCE GAME. THE CHRISTMAS CLUB. Final Arrangements for the Dinner Made at a Mecting Today. ‘ ‘The annual entertainment of the Children's Christmas Club, district No. 2, will be given et National Rifles’ Hall next Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Six hundred tickets will be issued, and it is needless to any that there will be at least that many hungry small children on hand to enjoy the kindness of the children who are better provided for and whe | are furnishing them with this treat, There will be all sorts of amusements provided for their entertainment in addition to the refresh- ments, whigh the experience of past years has shown make upa part of the day's pleasure that cannot be improved upon. Mr. E. B. Hay Will officiate as Ranta Claus and distribute the presents from the Christmas tree to every child im the hall. Besides this there will be a Punch and Judy how and music, both instramental and vocal. Through the courtesy of the Secre- tary of the Navy « portion of the Marine Rand will be present to entertain the children during and after the dinnar. The ladies who are interested in the club held the final meeting to make arrangements for the dinner this morning. Althongh there Rave been a good many liberal subscriptions there is still not enongh in the treacury te make it certain thet the entertainment will be @ success from a financial point of view. A con- siderable amount is needed yet and any farther subscriptions should be sent to MisaStrong, 1411 Hi street. Additional «nbseript have been re- ived as follows: Mra. Admiral Rogers, §3; re. Senator McMillan, #10; Miss Browning, €1; Mr. Simpson and Ruth Emery, #5: Mra. Ralter, #5: Mr. It. Smith, $5; Mra. A.C. Haupt, | $5: Mrs. M.W. Imdington, 5: Mrs. Prothing- ham, $2; Mrs. Senator Stewart, €2.50: Mra. | MeCreary, £1; "Max and Barbara Kauffmann, 2; Mra. Totten, Mrs. Kellogg, $1; Dr. Toner, #1; John Hay, K. Speare Flora A. ‘ Mrs. Stuart, $1; an Allan Gait, ‘SOc; Mrs little Elsie Sumner Pa the printing of badges tree, J. H. Small, Total, £289.70. Some Christmas Money. RE WROTE TO NUMEROUS SENATORS TELLING THEM HE HAD NAMED BIS FIRST-BORN SOX AFTER ‘THEM—THE LETTER TO SENATOR MANDERSON— WHY GRAVE SOLONS Lavon. Pessimists who point to the results of the eleventh census and who argue that population by birth is decreasing in these United tates are evidently unacquainted with Wm. Duvall and Mary F. Duvall, his wife. This couple, after much patient endeavor, have at last burg- | larized their way into something that is akin to notoriety, and if their efforts are not soon in- terrupted will move with unexampled rapidity toward untold wealth. SEVERAL SELF-SATISFIED SENATORS. During the past week an acute observer in the Setiate galleries might have seen numerous self-congratulatory smiles chase each other over the countenances of some of the more dis- tinguished statesmen who occupy places on the floor, but until today the reason for these mus- cular chuckles was not apparent. Grave and reverend Senators—to some of whois the delights of early fatherhood were but memorics—sent out and purchased silver mugs and silver spoons and bad names engraved thereon. Others folded up samples of the newest and most crisp five or ten-dollar bills. All of them wrote nice little letters to accompany the bullion or the promise to pay, and, singularly enough, all of them ad- dressed their gifts to the same person at the same address. Today there is more of humor than seriousness in the Senate. Partisan speeches of the fiercest description will be i voluntarily interrupted by smii.s, while bitte accusation and sarcastic retort will be sand- wiched between robust strata of never-weary- ing Jaughter. : To the people in_ the galleries these exhibi- tions of hilarity will be enigmas, but not for any length of time. ‘The secret is out. The United States Senate hax been made the scene confidence man’s operations and he w: been “working” the greatest deliberative body in the world yet had he not in an unincky moment deci: to make @ victim of Senator rarka. THE LETTER TO SENATOR MANDERSOX, This morning, when Senator Mauderson went through his mail, he found therein the follow- ing letter: pleted bis examination of the papers submitted to him by the world’s fair people and has econcnded to ixmue his proclamation. At all events there are evidences that the State Department is at present interested in the matter, the adopted a * diplomati in speaking of the proclamation that usually signifies that they know more about a subject than they care to tell. This tone is quite prevalent throughout the department, and those who know the symptoms are laying even | bets that the proclamation will now be delayed ouly a few hours, THE KNIGHTS A Barrnvore, 12, 20, 90. Hon. Cas. F. Maxpensox. Dear Sir: Inclosed you will find the baptismal certificate of my little son, Charles Manderson whom I named in honor of you. How T came to name him after you was that I wanted to name him after some prominent republican and chose you because you are from my native state. I have seen you on several occasions and always have been an admirer of you. Little Charles is getting along first rate, and I hope that he may live and be as uprigh® and honest jas the mam after whom he is named, He is our first born, and as soon as we have his picture taken Twill xend you one. Also inclosed you will find five tickets for an entertainment which ix given for my benefit. Iwould not bave = THE ALLIANCE, A Talk With General Master Workman Powderly— A Constitutional Convention, troubled you with them,ouly last week Thadmy | In an interview im the Philadelphia Times leg broken ee my ee ee General Master Workman Powderly, in reply to iving this for my benefit. All the income geri per Y Mei find was what was derived from wn jaqu whether he would take any political daily labor, } and hope you will take them to aid me. If | action independent of the Farmers’ Alliance, you do wish them you can return | said: them y wife and lit Charles are | “I shal! follow the course laid down by the and Ihope this will find von thi ewer by return mail and let ived the certific will find you well Christmas and a happy Tremain, y *- | general assembly. We shall « each othey all the way through. But the words ‘independent political action,’ if understood right, would set question in the minds of the people. We mean simply that in joining our forces we frame a platform upon which as an organization we stand, not necessarily to form a new political party, but « political n accord with m. ent having a definite object in view awaiting Itis upon this basis that I shall isue a call to The ti all labor leaders, social reformers, single tax } men, in fact anybody who desires the success of | the labor movement, Our object will be to discuss the labor problem in all its aspects and to attempt the making of @ platforin which will satisfy all to such an tent that they will work for it.” TO BRING ORD! “You want to bring orde Powderly, do you think that possibl “I think that an attempt will do no harm.” “When will you hold this convention, and where?” “I am not certain of the time, but the place i ber 31st, "90. ‘Tickets $1. OTHERS HAD RECEIVED SIMILAR LETTERS. Now had Senator Manderson been the only Senator thus applied to all might have been we and by this time the broken-legged but happ: father would have had five of Senator Mander- +on's 412 grams, nine-tenths fine silver dollars in his inside pocket. But it so happened that a few days ago the Nebraska states- men had seen a similar certificate, in which the name of this first-born child was declared to be Justin Morrill Duvall, and pny hee leclare. justin orril vall, and “What ¢ condition Ki its at likewise knew that the — venerable | en, oe pipes As Senator from Vermont had torn €5 off hie salary and sent it to the suffering father at 825 East Baltimore street. Convinced that if Mrs. Duvall could be the mother of two first-born children she might have given birth toa few more at the same time Senator Manderson began to investigate the matter and the results of his inquiries caused the laughter, which in the Senate today was “frequent, and painfal, and free. ‘Very good. The reports that the order i# going down numerically are all nonsense. ‘The wtatement is based uy the redustion in the income of the cay tax, and it is eupponed that because this hus decreased. the member- ship has decreased. This is not #. The cause | is that alarge number of our amemblies have been made exempt from taxation for @ period, but in spite of this our finances are in good ‘ion and there is a surplus in our treas- LIST OF THE DUVALL BABIES. According to the certificates which have been uncovered there are now in existence Joseph Dolph Duvall, William Evarts Duvall, Anthony Higgins Duvall, John Griffin Carlisle Duvall, Algernon Paddock Duvall, Watson Squire Duvall, Edward Wolcott Duvall, George Edmunds Duvall, Wilbur Sanders Duvall, Richard Pettigrew Duvall, Thomas Power Leland Stanford "Duvall, Philetus Davall, Prancis Stockbridge Duvall, ‘A statement has been made that you have le two loans from the glass blowers of New one of £9,000 in IN8s and one of #8,000 this year, for the purpose of covering a deficit treasury. Is there any truth in it?” 5 in the least. We haveaot bor- rowed money from anybod¢, for we are under no necessity to do so. Our surplus is an honest ‘one in every respact.” AS TO LEGISLATION. When asked as to what he was going to do in regard to legislation, Mr. Powderly said: Jo but little in Congress, for it has all other legislation but the force bill, Henry Blair Duvall and George Hoar Duvall, Eugene Hale Duvall, William Washburn Du- vall, George Vest Duvall, Frank Hiscock Du- vall, to ll suv nothing of Charles Manderson | heye. I ret-born children of |, thi* | consequently labor will not be noticed. But and bis) our stute legislative committers are getting oe down to work, especially in Pennsylvania, a1 eae. we shall be beard from in the assemblies.” We shall press the Australian ballot «ystem in every | direction and by every means possible, end im | order to get it before the people we shall de= | mand a constitutional convention. In this state 4 constitutional convention is a sure thing, and I think the Australian ballot will be adopted, earerbasnesne cis “ into the world within the past three weeks. ‘There are thove around the Senate who say that there are several other newly-born Duvall: among them John Sherman Dnvall, Matt Stanley Quay Duvall and Arthur’ Gorm Davall, but the gentlemen thus honored that they have not been called on for either silver mugs or money; they are, however, re- garded with suspicion. < ‘The Vice President did not escape. ‘There is a Levi Morton Duvall, and he or his father owns a nice silver cup appropriately inscribed. ‘THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. The certificate which was sent to Senator Manderson is similar in every respect save the name of the alleged child, to those which other Senators have regarded with so much faction. The document is a little more than twelve inches long and about ten inches wide. It is printed in the highest style of ecclesiastical art on cal- endered paper. Allegorical imagery and scriptural phrases abound. Shepherds with lambs, shorn and unshorn, seemed to haunt the designer. A hen, striving with an overlarge brood of chickens, represents Mrs. Duvall and her first-born. A ‘pelican, convey- ing food to a nest of his off*pring, is evidently Mr. Duvall, and if his legs are as thin as the lican’s are it is not much wonder that one of Sitting Bull's Ghost Seen, A ranchman named Tom Hetlum arrived at re, 8. D., on Saturday, bringing sensa- tional story. He saysa peaceable, Christinnized and semi-civilized tribe of Two Kettle Sioux are now seized with sudden frenzy, and are ime itating the wildest orgies of the ghost dance im- duiged in by the hostiles. His account isas follows: “Night before last some Indians were returning from a little social gathering when » sight met their eyes that chilled them to the bone. One of their number directed attention to the top of a bluff, and there stood « figure im white perfectly motionless. Suddenly, one of them cried out in Sioux, ‘Its Sitting Bull?’ The phantom suddenly commenced waving an arm, as if motioning them to follow, and with the «peed of a bird glided from hill top to hill top, finally disappearing in the direction of the di Lands, Sitting Bull is thus identified as really the long-danced-for Messiah, beckoning them to join his followers and avenge his spirit. pene sescfes7> <span Serious Fire in Athol, Mass. The Masonic and Central blocks were com- pletely destroyed in Athol, Maas., yesterday, five merchants, the post office, Masonic rooma, &c., being burned out. A. C. Porter, ing a fruit tree und evidently bent on ge something for his trouble might eusily be mistaken for Mr. Duvall at at present engaged. Surroun scroll work, a square- igged boat sails on a sunlit eon'towsrd « tind buen this Kthograpbic gue, iste tnfore and beneath this li is for mation that ‘ ‘Manderson Duvall, child of Mr. William Duvall and his F. Duvall, at - E. L. Church on the 16th day of December, ey sao: oalcioting Chargyenn’s late Mar; ia that of Charles Rays pastor It is not at all imp that pi will be instituted aginst Mr. Duvall, notwitt standing the great size ay aoe added ry of a broken ,000 congratulatory letters and telegrams from ae of America and many i Ew ‘To a Washington Bidder. sane Lckating enmo.ot tho mad peo The of the Navy has decided to | ple. ——_+e+. Declared to Be = “Sensible and Sane Men.” Some time ago H. K. C. Foster, an attorney 27 Hi E | | i Hi it i i fi il EE | i H uf E E be It # i gs I FF I