Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1891, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR:- WASHINGTON, D.C. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1891. LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. ORECAST TILL RIGHT A. X. THURSDAY. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair Wednesday; rain or snow ‘Thursday; stationary ‘tnperature; winds shift- ing to northeasterly. CONDITION OF THE WATER, 7 ture and condition of water at 7 a.m.—Great Falls, temperature, 35; condition, 7. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 36. Con- dition at north connection, 6: condition at south connection, 33; distributing reservoir, temperature, 35: condition at influent gate house, 10; condition at efffuent gate house, 12. High tide in the river, 5:13 p.m.; low tide in the river, 11:59 p. m. Cax You Couxz? If “A” setls « Derby Hat for #2 and “we” sel’ the same hat for — rach e? Let us demonstrate this problem to you. mr*" puaxc & Sox, One Price, cor. 7uh and D- Have You Szzx those new costumes Bavcz from New York is exhibiting at 1504 H st. n.w.; also fall line goods, trimmings, &c.? Call early to get a fine selection. Mux .and whisky testers, Hearren's,453Pa.av. Wouzs ox 4 Suppen Ars Wiser Taax Men. slow or sudden, are wiser the rule they must, and for any woman distarbs of Sus rus Sorts axp OvERcoats we've reduced to 99.90. ‘Eiwsexan Buos., 7th and E. Laure. 8. S. Suupp & Buo., 452 9th st. Maxrrov Grvozn Cuamracxe for Christmas and New Year should be in every household. ‘eae alcoholic. Casates Knarwen, 737 7th st. o.w. Scares from 25c. up. Open tonight J. H. (Cumauzx & Co., 1004 F st. nw. Repvcrion Saxe of suits and overcoats. nes: Etseuax Buos-, 7th and E- ‘Vuur rar Exrme Canrer Cieasrxa Wonxs, $31-685 Mass. ave. n. w. Telephone 425-2 Baxrzs’ Cop Liven Om axp Mazz arrests 1 flesh, saves life. Thousands , cor. Pa. ave. and 9th st. ‘Telephone, 271-3. ‘rez Porrnarrs at Kets Kemethy’s, 1109 Pa. av. Surrs Ovencoats reduced to $9.90. — E:seman Buos., 7th and E FPrervzes, Purueixe, Heatrxe. _ 8.8. Suzpp & Bro., 432 9th st. or @1 Waser for 75c. Sart of st Jamaica rum for 75e. “ART juart of Catawba, 25c. ee CuaRLES 737 7th st. nw. 1d see thi its and overcoats re- Qectio toh Bursax Beoe, 1th and E CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ALbavGn’s.—Claudius Nero and the Lions. Natronat.—E. H. Sothern in “The Maister of ‘Woodbarrow.” ‘Hanais’.—Geo. C. Staley in “A Royal Pass.” Keuyax’s.—Matt Morgan's Parisian Art SeeT RE ee ES CONDENSED LOCALS. 1 1 1 Mr. J.B. Hines, who was seriously injured several days ago by being run over by a car- riage and Tore at the junction of Rhode Island aud Connecticut avenues, is improving at his home, No. 2008 12th street northwest. ‘Ata mecting of the Non-partisan W.C.T.U. held at the Foundry Church yesterday after- noon it wasdecided to hold the first annual meeting of the union in Washington on the I8th- 20th of January. The place and program of ‘the meeting have yet to be decided upon. In the Criminal Court yesterday Samuel Liovd, recently indicted for false pretenses, gave security in 2500 for his appearance. In the Circuit Court, Judge Cox, yesterday the case of Beall, Brown & Co. agt. Rosse was discon- tinued and judgment given for costs. The trials coming on the appeal calendar will be tomorrow. A few days ago I noticed in your columns a relating to a “Fish Story” told by ‘Mr. H. Yost, bat whick you seemed inclined to doubt, as I also did until I happened across an article in the Scientific American of March 20, 1886, headed “Frozen Fishes”: “On November 18 « fishmonger of Paris, M. Heydendare, re- ceived from Gonda (the center of fisheries in the region about Rotterdam) a large consign- ment of fishes packed and preserved in ice. ‘They could not have been caught later than the 16th and were probably ceught on the 15th. On unpacking a jack was seen to move its gills slightly and the idea occurred to wash it Sith fresh water and immerse it in a vessel. In a few hours the fish was in its normal state and very lively. M. Heydendare sent it to the ‘Trocodero aquarium, where it is to Le seen now. It is a fine animal, about two feet four inches long. Here, then, is a case of of water more than forty-eight hours ‘three days), packed with little care, dead fish and pieces of ice, travel A New Jersey Court Gives = Decree Against ‘Chas. A. de Arnand. In the New Jersey court of chancery at Jer- sey City on Monday Vice Chancellor Pitney made rpenorlgn tyres gr meg “fate NOT A WANING STAR. ART STUDENTS LEAGUE. Ax Awrc. Sor Lon. A Utah Man Who Secs « Glorious Future | A Brilliant Reception to Them by Mr. Thos. All the Wires Laid for @ Good Base Ball| yresH 4 MASS OF DISEASE. COXDITION for Nevada. To The Baitor of the Evening Star: Next Wednesday the American Baso Ball As-| OPELESG. CURED BY THE CUTICURA sociation will hold s meeting in New York city Thave just read in your edition of December 20, 1890, the decidedly pessimistic view of the and settle certain interesting points concern- ing its organization, which will have a very KF ss ounces ma ELEVENTH STREET. THIS WEEK. LADIES MATINEE TOMORROW, THE CITY CLUB, VAUDEVILLE AND BURLESQUE COMPANY. i nF rity future of the United States taken by a scientist of the Smithsonian Institution, and inasmuch as his arguments are based on the retrogression of Nevada, I desire to enter @ protest against what I deem his false That ‘‘distance lends enchantment,” &c.,"can gfeger Be ie ind i ple PELL i ever it ‘disease to be A GREAT Cast. 4 wOXDERPUL «© AN ARMY OF aUEILa. me AniRS. ab = HSks: Gauls. a is in doubt 1ONS. i Female = can be g ments, thereon. [risa matter of bistory that the ment of Nevada and —— ot pn Semi iole rhe eater vada was mostly confined to A 58 PROPLE LN EVER! a 200 PROFLE LY, EVERY, Rade Se or TE OF USUAL PRICES. ie FALL OF he hee week—J. K EMMET, your New NATIONAL THEATRE —s ONE WEEK. MoNDal, JANUARY. SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY. Our Fi Flour, Te. tp Patent , very fine, 2 z! Fourth Annual Bi mapacement of Daniel fe cander the H SEEERE i i buildings by the 1st of February. sear od «are NOTES FROM ROCKVILLE. Deaths—Alleged Housebreaker Sent to Jail— ‘Week of Prayer. Correspondence of The Evening Star. ay ‘3 HL. SOTHERS. SOTHERN. it SOnInER: i e i D F ; Giving his decision on Monday Vi cellor Pitney, after analyzing the count’ said: “In short, it abundantl; 3 ro Rocavitte, Jan. 6. Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, 50c. ; SOAP, Leryn wenn Mrs. M. A. Childs, widow of the Inte Nathan | 2%: RESOLVENT, $1. Prepared by the POTTER | *© . street (elevator). Nathan | DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston, = cra ve i. — Peale — Childs, died at her residence in the fifth dis- trict yesterday, in the seventy-seventh year of her age. Mrs. Childs was 8 member of the Week—H at okt ort sGrestest Comedy —A MIDRIGHT 1 from what he pretends to be, Person quite of the fraud Ea-Send for ‘How to Cure Skin Diseases,” 64 pages, ‘50 illustrations and 100 testimonials. and isa Buttons made to match any Gress at Orrax- a mencen’s, 514 9th n.w. Razors, immense stock. Watronn's. * Java and Mocha Coffee, 3c. pound. “Sun Rise Chop” Tea, 50c. poun'l. Granulated Sugar, with orders for coftecs, teas and family supplies, only 6c. it” M. & P. ASONIC HALL, M Cor. Oth and F ste. aw. DR. RICHARD S. ROSENTHAL ‘of Boston, AUTHOR OF THE MEISTERSCHAFT SYSTEM sO Thousand), 6 Will deliver TWO FREE LECTURES Foreign Languages—How leach, Study Siaster them.on =~ = SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, AT 3PM. AND 6PM. Boston Transcript Dr. Kosenthal iso et iustructive ana wiltien epeakers We bave over mead” Paris Piguro The greatest teacher of the age. ‘against him and from his ap and manner on the stand he shows that ho has i and address to be qui ant. I place no reliance whatever upon de Arnaud’s testimony. It is utterly worthless.” ae : Owings family of Howard county and leaves five sons and four daughters, one of the latter tho wife of Rev. P. H. Whisner of the Metho- dist Episcopal church south. During life she wes twice married and was the mother of fif- teen children. Her funeral will take place from St. John’s P. E. Church, Olney, on Thursday. Mrs. Counselman, widow of the late John Counselman, died at her home near Bethesda on Sunday evening, aged seventyscight years. She was a lady well known and respected and leaves a large family. Margaret, wife PIMPLES, Black Heads, Red, Rough, Chapped and Olly Skin cured by CUTICURA SOAP. HOW MY BACK ACHES! Back Ache, Kidney Pains and W. Soreness, Lameness, Strains and Pain RELIEVED IN ONE MINUTE by the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER. ‘The first aud only instantaneous pain-killer plaster. dai-was Jounsox, Gansez & Co, (66 PA. AVE. N.W. ANN’S ASYLUM. No Signs of n Quarantine There—What the Mother Superior Says. When » Srar reporter called at the asylum yesterday there were no signs of a quaran- tine to be seen nor was the diphtheria scare of | paupers. Although they all denied the charge Pocket Knives; immense stock. WaLrouv's.* Joseph Bolton, died at Mr. = New York Nation— His method is without the i their appearance was against them. Not one < : ne bent nysten: ever divined for ~ aes — of them wore an overcoat, but the judge said rec . ep A wrintgy tithes peer pena! one ep sian pene Orr: mae ering oe Cal snd eco ce rr ae inncuage in a short Gass. ane SonPea a that their poverty did not enter into thecon-| \recaution has been taken’ and that there | ® husband and four children. REDUCTION IN CARFETS. Buttons. Any child can work if; ‘ouly ‘¢2. | ,2mdou Arueneram Pupils eam to epgsk tm lone eatin of Sei cnse. | Petiommen: Bevan OO | 555 | cenatn 0: fear voc epeeed (Ot | eee Ppl rempr ide perrrig Aina Ovpexurnren’s, 514 9th. 18 | Extapiee conversational’ sssstery Is"s serpecieety at this i Wannell were the prosecuting witnesses,and the | read “disease, “On Deccnber 22 ‘with forcibly entering the residence of | We have toomany Carpets and don't want to carry ‘What Mrs. Cleveland Reads. pa ite Mr. Hobart Hutton, near Nor! Much interest is manifested here in the re- ligious exercises held nightly during this the clerk at the New York Lodging House also gave | 1° snail children wore admitted to the asylum evidence against four of them. Thefour persons | aparently in good health, though their mother referred to gave their names as Thomas Dunn, | has since admitted that one of them had been them over, hence reduction. 10 pieces Tapestry Brussels reduced to Sic. 8 Send 25 cents to the Ladies’ Home Magazine, i en, sae, SP-FREE CLA! GERMAN AND IT Philadelphia, Penn., and they will send you the in conclusion, I desire to take - ine for a whole year and a premium | |DR. ROSENTHAL is located at 1416 K street north- the Smithsonian scientist's deductions as to the | William May, Edward Kelly and Dan McCarty, | subject to > throat trouble. A woek later that ee Pee nd the churches are filled | pieces retuced to 6c. worth nearly 62 monthly. bis the moet won: west. American That uartet i one com] of feeling unwell an fol of det off 5 a Free infte prego ghee. at Mr, Blanchard's New lowing ay died of ‘aiphtheria. All the chil-] | Reports from the Indian war now in progress Body Brussels reduced to 87c. and $1. Ingrain sak ce jade sear Stl penne dally from 20 ¢.m. to 2 ; | York House, on C street. When they|dren, about » dozen, who been | in the west have much interest to the friends of | Carpets reducedto 33c., 40c. Very Best Quality 623. Pe erate terms. Circulars om applications ‘they created a disturbance, and in | in Mr. Hal A. Dawson, a native of this town who 427 7th st. n.w. Rugs, Ingrain Art Squares and Druggets all at re- duced prices. has for several years been engaged in business at Pine Ridge agency. 8AM. gone pies (Crap Players Fined. Several days ago a crowd of young colored men, who are employed in the brick yards in East Washington, gathered near the fire in one of the kilns and enjoyed a game of “crap,” which was interrupted by the appearance of Policeman Wheelock. The officer subsequently procured warrants for four of the players and they paid $5 each in the Police Court today. Newman Cox, Babe Lee and James Mason for- feited their collaterals and William Coates was fixed 5. Frank Brown, another colored boy who played “crap” in the doorway of Kernan’s ‘Theater yesterday, and was arrested by Police- man Wannell, was also fined $5. The I. 0. Mechanics in Hyattsville, Md. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, I. 0. M., has elected and installed the following officers: J. M. Wood, worthy master; J. A. Johnson, sr. attention yesterday to a telegram from | junior master; E. P. Godman, treasurer; aes Gasch, financial secretary; C. E. Dar- Pine Ridge agency received at the Stan office | Duy as ‘ é to the effect that a small Indian papoose had | Bil; Fecording secretary; W. H. Norton, com juetor, been picked up on the battle ground at put apart : were freely used and all that medical skill and experience could recommend was at once done. No other serious cases have since developed, but visitors are not gdmitted and no children have been taken in. ‘There are now in the sick ward six small children and a like number in the convalescent room. None of them are seri- ously sick, with the exception of one little infant whose chief trouble is with her teeth. which are coming out hard. This one may not survive, but all the rest are expected to pull through without any difficulty. The physicians at their regular visit this morning pronounced everything to be ina satisfactory and encour- aging condition and no additions have been made to the sick list since the trouble first broke out. of entire stock of jewelry, Silver Ws iscount of 20 per cent. jas: To Cure an ingrowing nail use Ear. Guar- anteed or money refunded. Cuas. 8. Rees, Philadelphia. Price 25e. ints, thoe stores or mail. T26-w debt Change of Life, Backache, Monthly Irregu- larities, Hot Flashes are cured by Dr. Miles’ Nervine. Free samples at 3 Mxxrz's Davo Stone, 1014 F st. The esthetic movement has died out and Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup has taken its place. 3 An Invention Making Sewing a Pastime, Wheeler & Wilson's New fligh Arm It charms on sight. Its use eu: Office 437 Yth street northwest. yhen they came down they were as noisy as ever. Later in the day Dan Mc- Carty returned and left a loaded revolver with the clerk and said he wonld come back again. The officers arrested McCarty and Dunn ina saloon, where they were about to engage in a fight. One of the quartet said that they came here together from Canada, but the others did not bear him out in that statement. Wilham Costello, another of the prisoners, has a home here, but it does him no good, for the officers say he does most of his sleeping in the lodging honse. "He had a number of false mustaches in his possession and claimed that he was selling them, but the officers said he ds most of his’ time about the Globe eater. John Haley was the sixth member of the gang. ‘Dan McCarty and William May told the Judge Beet City. The former claimed e pistol was a present judge thought otherwise and gave them ninety HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS. 104 Bleach Sheeting, splendid quality, ce. S4 and 6-4 Pillow Case Cotton, 12%, 15 and 18. Table Linens, 25, 37 and 50c. Special 68-inch Fine Bleached Damask, S0c. White Bed Quilts, $1, $1.25, $1.50, 2 as to Nevada at least, January 1, 1891. THE VETERAN FIREMEN. They Will Celebrate Washington's Birthday by a Parade on the Following Day—Feb. 23. A meeting of the Veteran Volunteer Fire- men’s Association was held last evening, Mr. James H. Richards president and Mr. J. J. Pea- body secretory. Joseph Lewis (Perseverance) and Daniel Pfeil (Western Hose) were elected members. A letter wat read from Henry C. ‘Thorn, a member of the association, who has been seriously ill, tendering his compliments and inclosing badges—miniatare fire hate—for the membership. A vote of thanks was adopted. Mr. James V. Thompson (for Mrs. Jennie THE GERMAN DILALECT COMEDIAN, MR. GEO. C. STALEY, ‘The Worid’s Greatest Lullaby Singer and Yoderin his ‘Successful Comedy, SOME SPECIAL THINGS IN DRESS GOODS. ‘We mention a 36-inch Wool Mixed Plaid, in ell col- ors, at Sic. ; regular price, 40c. 40-inch All-wool Plaids and Serges, 0c. Black Henrietta Cloth, 50c ‘Tee., 81. A ROYAL PASS. _Next Week—"‘ON THE FRONTIER. ADIPS AND CHILD! tive Diet ge FIRST HE HAD HEARD OF IT. ‘What Mr. Al. Nailor Says About the Indian Pappoose. ASran reporter called Mr. Allison Nailor’s dil-te that they had been working ii that the pistol w from his brother. May did not think he was a vag, because he had money in his pocket. ‘The FOR GENTLEMEN. ‘days each on the farm. ‘om Duon and Ed. Kelly were next ques- tioned. Dunn had been in several cities and was on his way to Richmond. He last worked in Shepherdstown. He was anxious tocon- tinue his journey to Richmond and the judj that his home was in pyr, ELLS DANCING ‘The best Unlaundered Shirt in the city for the Linthicum Hall, $116.0 st. Masters MUNDAY money. Made of New York mills cotton, reinforced linen bosom, full length, only G3e. pals Sa Graneger) presented a daguerreotype of the late | let him go. Kelly said Wounded Knee and that it had been adopted sf All Three Were Fined. $ BLANKETS. John Dillon Burch of the Franklin in uniform age ‘and be was now on his way there by Mrs. Allison Nailor of Washington, Maj. weeeve all ar paaiohpeiard snyfetreress ‘Large White Wool Blankets, $2, $3, 4. 12206 ot.nw. » Tag, which ith the rom, yurg. = Burke standing sponsor for it. “Well,” said Mr. | *ng three men on L street northwest, but they 5. ao a ego. Kr WA. Bait anWhat, train’ do you intend to take?” asked | Nestor, “sae ae tak tee 8 kee: could not finish the song for swearing and Po- | Comforts, $1, $1.25. aaa ee ae eee | overt ce ae heard anything about it. I suppose Burke has | liceman Kilfoil notified them to go home and a A Rane Cuaxce- But the officer said that he was begging on Pennsylvania avenue and the judge sent him lown. John Haley told the court that he was a inter. keep out of trouble, as he was sure that they had been drinking, although they denied it. They did not take the advice of the officer and after warning them severai times he “Franklin, 1327,” on the front and “We Strive to Save” a letters a oe beck —wore by members of the company about years ago. Thisrelie had been found in the rafters of an eld picked up the hristmas present be mighty caref kids on me. pappoose for me as 9 sort of but Johnny Burke wants to ‘al how he shoves off any Indian But never mind, let the telegram JOHNSON, GARNER & 00., 4 GOOD CHANCE. i about as straight as such things usually | them under arrest and locked them u ae. XY. ee =. ie ee ee Paya “Where did you print last?” They were taken to the Police Court this sented @ satin badge of the ‘Columbia Fire Com- TWO ROYAL GIFTS, morning, where they denied everything that waa charged against them, Their denials did A Recognition of the Bravery of an Ameri- them €5 Ped aaah, Sor oudge diame can Sea Captain. pany. | The question of celebrating Washi ‘s birthday was discussed at some and it was resolved to Monday after- noon, February 2, and commit- Savsrers, “What are you — here?” BEFORE STOCK TAKING WE HAVE DE- SS for wi MOURT YERNON, THE TOMB OF WASHING. ‘TON.—Until further notice ube steamer CHARLES MACALES" es e TERMINED TO PUSH OUT THE REM- tee was appointed to make the necessary ar-| “What do you intend to do now?” ‘Thirtoen years ago Capt. John Betts of the , 1, Election of Officers. 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVERT, pean rangements: Messrs. Kahlert, Gerau and Martin. fainting, ale the of the day to | Cromwell line steamer New Orleans, while firet Bakers’ Beneficial Society, No. 1, has elected the following officers: Andrew Scherger, presi- dent; Henry Arnold, vice president; Paul Burke, recording secretary; H. E. Gross, financial secretary; John W. Miller, treasurer {third year): John Banf, Charles ‘Stein, “W. Speckman, W. Hobein and Gotlieb Hurlebush. Jasper Council, Jr. O.U.A.M., has elected and installed the following officers: J. M. Pat- terson, Jr. P.C.; C. H. Mitch Goodrick, Baker, AR, F. Morrison, F.8. wucas, RE. L. Scott, W.: _J.'W. Kidwell, econd.; Lockwood, 0.8.; J. It. Birch, trustee. datteniraaish ‘Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in feo have been filed as follows: W. L. Drury to J. B. Coleman, pt. 25, sa. 518; $2,500. get out.” Costello was called and he told his story. He was given ninety days. Judge Miller said that if there was any way to get these people out of town he would be tosend them, but if they were y would only go out and renew their drunk- enness and begging. officer of that vessel, was instrumental in sav- ing the lives of the crew of the Norwegian ves- sel Pauline Liblian and five years later again at the risk of his own life he managed to rescue the entire crew of the German bark Onkel Al- nermann. No official notice hae ever been taken of the two brave acts until Monday night, when Capt. Betts was made the recipient of two handsome testimonials. A few years ago Dr. James B. Colgrove, 1700 15th street, learned the story of the two actsand afterward brought it to the attention of the State Department, with the result that King Oscar II of Norway and Sweden and Emperor William III of Ger- many each sent a handsome present to be given He Shot His Companion. Dick Johnson and Ernest Snowden, young colored men who live in Lincolnville, were good friends last Friday morning when they started from home, cach withs gunon his shoulder, to clear the country asfar as they were going of rabbits and birds, but before they reached home were enemies, and now Ernest i im bed od Dick is. in prison. ome Snowden got possession eand put it on his own hand . Johnson asked for the return but Snowden did not want to give easily, shot FIRST FLOOR.—UPHOLSTERY GOODS. ‘Spleces Imported French Tapestries. From (81.50 per yard to Tec. 4 pieces Silk and Wool Renaissance. From $3.50 per yard to $1.55. Odd Lace Lambreq WE ARE OFFERING SPECIAL IXDUCE- ‘MENTS IN ALL GOODS. COME LOOK aT juins. From $1.50, $1 Be. 3 pieces Doubie-width Imitation Madras. From 25e. per yard to 17¢. OUR PLAIDS. ALL STYLES AND PRICES. junit BEES ‘The Anthropological Society. ‘Three interesting papers were read last night at the meeting of the Anthropological Society atthe Cosmos Club rooms. The first was by Mr. Thomas Wilson’ on “Curious Forms of Stone Implements From Breonio, Italy.” Mr. 00k. | Wilson had several specimens of stone imple- nt THE BEST LINE SOUTH OF NEW YORK. SECOND FLOOR.—RUGS. 1250 Bromler's Smyrna, 4x7 feet. From $10 90. 2% All-wool Ingrain Art Squares. From $10 to $6.50. NOW IS THE TIME, STOCK COMPLETE. [2 “ctanonte, FLORIDA. Enlanred and tmproved. Season of 1801 opens JAN- YT UP tnilios with children will ind e competent teacher BLANKETS AND COMFORTS, EIDERDOWN IN SATINE AND SILK FROM 96.50 TO miles and coming to life in. The lowering of temperature was “oubtlees very favorable to maintenance of vital functions.” Rk a ‘The National Rifles. ‘The regular monthly meeting of the National Rifles was held yesterday evening. Reports ‘were received from the various officers and committees, and these documents were in every respect regarded as highly satisfactory by the membership. Cornelius P. Barry was elected to active memb=-rship. The hon degree was conferred on L. C. Hillsand P. L. Beifferle. The following named will, asa board of directors, look after the business ‘end of the en ton h O. Manson, George W. Evans, ari Seek stom A Suen Ma , Henry f rt ite Charles L- Grannis’ Lewis Holmes, Win. X His, Charies B Fonds, Frank 3. Hamil. Arrangements are being made for service in honor of deceased members to be held February 15. | ‘Will Celebrate Wi s Birthday. ‘The Old Guard held its monthly meeting last night ‘and received the annual reports. J. Jacobson was elected financial secretary and J. 8. Wyckoff recording secretary. The honor of jashington's birthday by 23, im company with the National ‘rary | shops for the destitute colored children re- memorial | bad : ; $2, So Capt Bettstontign of Betray reciation of his | F. R. Sterling to E. H. Williams, sub 111, sq. at the house, i pre a — (imaberieg 4 861; $8,500. J.T. Arms to A.B. Clark, sub 20,| $30. EVERY CLASS OF BLACK GOODS OF ctl nan : 781; C. Geesford to Caroline Isdell, . Customs and Superstitic presence ofa large number of aoe in- | #4. 781; © mara = see. - PLUMEB (of Hotel Ponemah' some Vited guest. Dr. Colgrove made an address | sub 15, sq. 835; €2,750. J. Carter Marbury et| THE [AKE. LADIES’ AND GENTS' Ren:nants, Moquette, 5c. per yard sa2-0 coer Lopte of “Clty Lite in the Middie Agee the. story of the two | al. to ¥. &. Craig, ‘pt. 5, Band H. Thess Kemnante have from 10t025yardein | 3) GNoLii SPRINGS HOTEL MAexoria MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, FLA., shipwrecks and then handed over the two testi- — monials from the royal donors. The one from ——— Says His Course Was Square and Honorable. — $1,600. FAST:BLACK HOSE. COME IN AND LOOK. wn; loulton, pt. 13, sq. 635; . Oscar wasin the shape of a handsome gold | Z- NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. SIXTH FLOOR.—FURNITURE. WILL OPEN DECEMBER 20, 1800. . In the case of Joseph A. Dean against Jona- last night with Mr. R. D. Raffin in the chair surrounded by @ crown bearing the 10, 3 pieces, 16th Century and Antique ‘For terms, Illustrated Book, &c., address and Rev. A.A. Lott, secretary. ‘The committee Send. Bates, peeing ae ceniend W086 a | seman et tao and’ the recipient.” The Cheval Suits, Oak finish, extra size. Reduced cree directing defendant to turn over to him | pi from $35 to $23. resent from certain money notes alleged to have been col- | a magnificent lected by him as attorney for the plaintiff, the to see after the appropriation of ¢25,000 from German emperor was Congress for tho erection of home and work gold ‘watch beoring on the outside the initial “W,” and within the profile likeness - the — Rng oat heey ‘was in full uni- form, made & speech of response, after which there was.a musical and literary enter- tainment. ipated in by Mrs. Kaspar, Miss Mills, Mr. Powell, Mr. Crosby and others. Among those present were Hop. Hen La Fevre of New York, the First Assistant Postmaster General_and’ Mrs. Whitfield, the Superinten- dent of Free Delivery System and Mrs. Pollock, Commodore Melville of the navy,_and Capt, Leach, superintendent of the min A. C. COLEMAN, Manager, d3-wkslee Bezwvpa. ‘Th> Land of the Lily end the Ross, HAMILTON HOTEL, (Open from December until May. For ctnoulers, We. PASTER AIKEN, Propristor, HOTELS. BUTEL, ‘Pu ove. and 14th st., We EBBITT HOUSE Virginia State Notes. A prominent member of the state democratic committee will soon visit Gov. Hill and Mr. ‘Cleveland, it is thought, on a political mission. hen been appotuied by the governs mn appointed by the governor a member of, the board of trustees of the State Normal Bel Hon. Thos. P. O'Connor, M.! ported that Representative Atkinson introduced the bill for that purpose last Monday and that the members of the association were requested to meet the subcommittee on education of the House District committee next Friday, as the bill would be printed by that time, The com. ittee on securing a church to VW. M. SHUSTER & SOXS, 919 PENN. AVE ¥.W. 6 peak Mhio harlottesville with the wife of of Virginia Midland road, taking wit two of the little Sprouse children. An old man named Wildman of Farmville, eighty years of age, was drowned in the Lithia ing near that In stooping to dip ‘and, falling headlong into the basin, could not ‘oxtricate ftimeelf. — +e. the Stock Exchange. Aman who gave his name as Robert FETT TTT TTT e sees | Ty STI TITTTS SEMI-ANNUAL REDUCTION SALE IN MEN'S FINE UNDERWEAR. ‘White Merino. Regular price, 75e. ‘Cut price. @ Scrap Over a Dfink. Isaiah Nichols wanted to take Jim Adams into Eimer’s saloon last night and treat him, but ‘Jim said he did not care to drink. “But you've got to drink,” said Isaiah, as he to pull his companion toward the saloon door. A Wiss ‘Natural Gray Wool, extra heavy. $1.25. (Cut price, less 20 per cent, 25c......-.-$1.00 Ont price, lon 15 percent, 22.........61.98|J+ W. Borztzn & Sox rice, #2. a ‘re- | who owns a push cart and Abe Wheeler another Cut price, lees 15 per cent 30. ......81.70| DISCOUNT GFOR CASH ONLY) OF TEX Bir | colored man wanted to borrow it Monday night, Best grade Fine White Lamab’s Wool, PEE CENT con Abe and Peter were strangers, but the former | his (Cat price, lene 15 per Cert 900. cnees 81.70 ON BRIC-A-BRAC AND FANCY GOODS i went to the latter's house to request the loan of ‘American Hosiery emake, $2.50. GENERALLY ‘Company’ Cut price, less 15 per cent, 37c..........82-13 FOR THE ENSUING THIRTY DATs. Silk and Wool Spliced Seat Drawers, 94.50. | Ft F | | Cut price, >= 15 per cent, G7c.. 25 ee SG and Wool Mized all t rourhout, 6.50. 4. W. BOTELER & 80m, Extra Fine 03; Cut price, less 15 per cent, 97¢.....00».@558! 630-1m (923 Penn. ove. a i JOSEPH AUERBACH, @23 PA. AVE, AXD ¥.Y. AVE., COR. 15TH ST. Fie i gf ‘25-7,9,10 it Fe iy rf Hie i | Lt iE £ i E i F i u 1 We Mase You A ‘To those who are in the habit of baying our lines of ‘Stock-taking discount of 10 percent until January 15 | Underwear the announcement of the sale will be sufl- om ‘Trunks, Traveling Bags and Setchels, Pocket | cient, while to those who have mover used them » cor- Books, Card Cases, Chatelaine and Shopping Satchels, ; BE; | ! a | tit i i ‘Will allow you 20 per cent discount on Harness, Sad- dics, Whips, Saddle Blankets, Horse Boots, Brunbes ‘and Halters until they ase entirely closed out. Will | CHEMISES, DRAWERS, SEIRTS, NIGHT DRESSES, tre you one-third off. om Horse Bianketa, Lap Robes “CORSET COVERS, &c.. Tae