Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1891, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C. M Dost Diax To 5 Stop that cough! Else the bromchial tubes will be en- Janced and the delicate thsmes of the lungs expose to imjury. No other medicine is so speedily operative in throat and Img troubles as AYER'S CHERRY PEC- TORAL. A few dotes have been known to break up an Custinate and distressing cough. Sufferers from sethma, bromehitis, crowp, consumption, sore throat emi whooping cough finda sure relief im tho use of thia preparation. It soothes the inflamed membrane, TRY ‘Promotes expectoration aml induces repose. Don't be ‘Without it in the honse. Sallie K. Stone, Hart's store, ‘Va. writes: “I have found, in my family, that Ayers Cherry Pectoral was always s.certain cure for colds and couzhs.” “Five years ago I had a constant cough, night Sweats, was xreatly reduced in flesh and bed been «iven up by ny phynicians. Ibewan totake Ayer’s (Crerry Pectoral and was completely cured."—Angs A. Lewis, Ricard, N.¥. AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Drugists. Price, @1; six bottles, $5. —— Tr You Have CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, SCROFULA, QOUGH or COLD, THROAT AFFECTION, WASTING OF FLESH, (Or any Disease where the Throst and Lungs are in- famed, Lack of Strength or Nerve Power, you can be ‘Ketieved and Cured by SCOTT'S EMULSION OF PURE COD LIVER OIL WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES, PALATABLE aS MILE. Ask for Scott's Emulsion, and let po explanation or Sold by ali Druggists. 226 «SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, N.Y. Decervixe Tar Postic. Ihave been recently informed that the party for- merly selling my in Washington have deen deceiving the public by salliny ot ber preparations and representing them to be the same as mine. Parties ‘who have thus been deceived will kindly correspond with me. I desire te iuform my patrons that thisde- coption has been gving on without my knowledse, or action would bave been taken Jong aco. I will within a few days open « new office in Washington. due notice of which will be given: in the meantime orders will have to be sent to me at my main office (express charges on ail goods will be prepaid. ) MADAME A. RUPPERT, ‘Main Office, Mast bath st.. ta New Yor M™ Winsiow’s soormine sraur Has teen used for over FIPTY YEARS by MII-, LIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. ItSOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYSall PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is the best zemedy for DIARRHEA. Sold by Drugwiste in every part of the world. De sure anc ask fo- “Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,” and take nother kind. 25 cents.» bottle. dis-iy. For Tae Broon, ‘Weakness, Malaria, Imiscestion and BROWN'S IKON BITTERS. © y in . Htcunesaquickls. For ale by ali dealers in medicine. ‘We are determined to reduce our very large stock of goods, as we cannot afford to carry them over toanother mason, hence we offer the best goods we have im our stock at areduction of TEN PERCENT OF¥ FOR CASH. ‘We are aware that {f we can prove to your satisfaction that we are ’ {m thiscity, and our prices ase as low as they can reasuDably be soid at. ‘Uur assortment of Fine Mourning Goadeis particularly attractive, and you will saves clear disount of tem per cent on every dol- Jar's worth you buy. QUILTS, BLANKETS, EIDERDOWN QUILTS, TABLE DAMASK, NAPKINS, TOWLES and SHEETINGS. qualities. CASHMERES, SERGES. CAMEL’S HAIR, HENRIETTA, 64 CLOTHS, FLANNEL SUITINGS and in fact oneof the best as- sorted stocks of First-class Dry Goods tobe found in this city. ALi. GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. (One price oaly. TEN PER CRNT OFF POR Case. ‘W. M. SHUSTER & S0xs, 19 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 20 ESE ED ‘wat FEL GE te Ee Be WE HAVE LAID OUT A LARGE LINE OF GOODS ON OUR SECOND FLOOR WHICH WE DESIRE 20 PER CENT I8 THE DISCOUNT, BUT SOME OF THE GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT HALP PRICE. MOST OF THE GOODS ARE CHOICE BUT BROKEN ASSORTMENTS, IT WILL PAY ANY ONE WISHING DECORATED CHINA TO SEE ‘TELS ASSORTMENT. M. W. BRVERIDGE, IMPORTER POTTERY AND PORCELAIX, am 20 Peansyivania ave Ger Tus Basr. ‘THE CONCORD maRwse LUTZ & BRO.. 49 Pena. ave., adjoining National Hotel Horse Blankets and Lay Robes at ow yricen, 1 Oncurvs AND FIRST-CLASS CUT FLOWERS. ALSO FIRE DECORATIONS AND MOUSE PLANTS, ar setup wre aw. eee ee let aa RE (2d EDITION GENERAL NEW DENIES THE PAEREPUBLIC CONVENTION. A Woman Preparing for a Trip Through Africa. States patent by Preside: has been selected for this STRIKING MECHANICS ‘GEN. NEW DENIES IT, The President Has Not Cabled Any Message to Him. Loxpox, Feb. 9.—The Hon. John C. New, U. 8 consul general here, was asked today if there was any trath in the statement that Presi- dent Harrison on Thursday last had cabled Mr. New to return immediately to the United States, WIN. with the view of confe the treasury portfolio upon Mr. New. The latter snid: | “I ve not received any from President Harrison and I know nothing about any propo- sition to offer me the treasury portfolio.” A SOCIAL STEW ABREWIXG. A scandal is brewing in the highest English circles, the most serious since the Mordaunt divorce case in 1875, and not dissimilar from it in character. This scandal, if it should come to boiling over, which is ‘possible, will be of the greatest interest in the United States for a chief party to it isa lady well known in that country. The Prince of Wales is already look- ing gloomy sbout something as, in natural course of events, he is getting too near the throne to feel certain matters as lightly ashe did years 40, and the presence in court of the fiture emperor and king, for the pur; saving a lady's reputation: would nat be endured. with same calm dignity as in the Mordaunt case. The husband in the present affair is evidently fretting a good deal, but uncertain as to his course. CONPEREXCE OF CONSERVATIVES. It is announced that Lord Salisbury has sum- moned a general meeting of the leaders of the conservative party throughout Great Britain to take place early in March. It is understood that the question of the dissolution of pari ment may then be decided upon. FOREIGN MATTERS IX URIEF. Baron Wissmann, the German commander of the east coast of Africa, is engaged, according to,a Zanzibar dixpatch, in hostilities with the native tribe of Masindia near Kilimanjaro. ‘The French police have traced the individnal who sent a fulse telegram about affairs in Rio Janeiro for the purpose of creating a panic in Brazilian bouds, and they hope soon to have the guilty person arrested. Russia will use the labor of exiles, whose sentence includes bard labor, in the construc- tion of the Siberian railway. The Nuerb Freizinge Club has been heavily fined. be admitting women to its meeti The result of the senatorial elections at Bar- celona, Spain, yesterday is in favor of the ministry. The German emperor has xppointed Gen. von Schlieffen to be chief of staff of the im- perial army to succeed Count von Waldersee. THE PAN-REPUBLIC CONGRESS. A Meeting of the General Held Here on April 10. New Yous. Feb. 9.—Hon. Wm. H. Arnoux, chairman of the pan-republic congress, has is. sued s call for a meeting of the general com- mittee of 200 to take place at Washington, D.C. on April 10 next. The “plan and scope” com- mittee have completed their —_re- oe wy Woningtos on A elven ote i Ay pe centennial to Be ‘ ITs WORST FORMS WILL ¥ Ee) Ps. ni ‘April 10 is ie Liver Fils.” Bose, ae anniversary of the siguing of the frst United ident Washington, and meeting in recogni- tion of the debt that “free institutions” owe the east and west could meet re at the half-way point across the conti- nent. i MES. SHELDON’S AFRICAN TRIP. © white woman as an attendant my Temainder of the expedition will be composed = She expects to be absent four has done the Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star. Dvsiix, Feb. 29—Mr. Michael Davitt has al- roost entirely recovered from his late illness apd will leave in #few days for London. A [ks Hee SRERER f I H | il &, i ‘lia- | the 25 HG 5 i rE BIE E foteee > webion A NEW ENGINE OF WAR. Army Officers at Chicago to Test a Dynamite Shell Gun, Curcaco, Feb. 9.—Louis Gathmann, s maker of mill machinery, exhibited to reporters today acannon of his invention which he says is to officers at Port Sheridan within a fortnight un- der instructions from War Department officials at Washington. The weapon is 9}¢ feet long and is designed to be discharged in rapid sue- cession thousands of times without becoming overheated, throwing sheilx three feet long, filled with dynamite, a nitro-glycerine, or any other xplosive a distance of five miles, tile exploding by the concussion when ikes the object. The chief novel feature is the use of liqnified carbonic acid delivered antowatically along the entire ngth of the bore at the instant of discharge, not only as an absorbent of the heat generated, but as a “cooler” after the charge has left the gan. By another new device pneumatic pres- sure is produced with the use of powder. Mr. Gat in elaime to have already made satis- factory tests with a small model. Should the invention prove a success he expects that the existing wyntems of const defense particularly would be revolutionized. Seek, ‘The Robber Tried It Too Often, Sax Fraxctsco, Feb. 9.—Last Saturday night & man entered David Ring’s grocery store and, Presenting two pistols, told Ring to throw up bis hands. Instead Ring grabbed a heavy scale weight and felled the robber to the floor with it. then took the pistols away and beat the robber over the head with one until he surrendered. Ting gave his captive up to lice, and it was found that the robber's skull had been fractured in seven different pisces. ‘He has been unconscious all day and in ® very critical condition. Ring was unin- jured. ‘The police think the robber is the samo man who has recently robbed half a dozen grocery stores in the ci patos i ‘The Shortage Steadily Increases. Carcaao, Feb. 9.—A dispatch from Vandalia, IIL, says: The accounts of I. M. Little, Fayette county's defaulting treasurer, who resighed his office Inst August, have been undergoing a thorough examination, by © gommitice “ap- inted by the board of supervisors. At ime his office was declared vacant his shortage was said to be about $7,000. The investigation which is still in progress shows a deficit of be- tween $11,000 and #12,000. ‘The county has ordered suit to be brought against Mr. Little's sureties for $50,000. —_——— ‘The United Miners’ Convention. gates from Ponneyivania, Illinois and Indiana to the convention of the United Miners of America, which meets tomorrow, have arrived. Ponnaylvania is represented by about seventy- five miners, of whom forty are the Connelleville vote. pee A Mysterious St. Louis Tragedy. 8r. Louis, Feb. 9.—The neighbors of Engene Brown, living at 2373 Madison street, heard the report of a pistol which was discharged in his house yesterday morninz. ‘They went to the house and there found the wife of Brown with a hole made by a pistol bull* in her head. Bhe died an hous later, whether by her own hand or that of another is not_knowa. The prelude to the killing occurred last Wednesday, when both Mr. and Mrs. Brown were taken violently ill from what was afterward discovered to be the result of opium poisoning. Who adminis- tered the opium or by what means has not been diseovered. ES ‘Twenty-three Take the Veli. Sr. Lours, Feb. 9.—The most interesting re- ligious ceremony that has occurred here for years took place yesterday at the convent of the Good Shepherd. There was an immense throng and hundreds could not get into the building. Nearly haif the Catholic clergy in the city and several ta from abroad as- sisted. Nine young ladies took tho black veil of the order forever renouncing the world and fourteen girls took the white vell and pro- nounced their first vows. sabi Ea THE SUBSIDIZED RAILROADS. Commissioner Taylor Suggests a Course of Action Under the Supreme Cou: Decision. ‘The commissioner of. railroads, Mr. H. A. Taylor, in a recent letter to the Secretary of the Interior suggests a course of action in pur- suance of the late decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of the United States, appelant, ys. the Central Pacific Railroad Company. In this decision a decision of the Court of Claims is reversed in which it was held that in the process of ascer- gs of the Union and railroad Companies upon which paid to the government the "Thurman act, it was proper to deduct from the gross earnings not i EEE Pek Eee ESEE ry a E £ : £ wil + ; i iff il be tested in the presence of United States army | ™ SSS ee ‘Mr. Hemphill bed the honor to introduce in the House the bill providing for the much- needed public Hbrary in this city. Today tos i fete if OBJECT OF THE NEW LIBRARY. “Washington is one of the few cities of its size which does not already possess 2 library of this character. As I understand it the Con- -ssional Lib is the yublic library of Soy magnitude fo the Dissicl The ew i position are not to ese of the Cor . The Con- ional Library | not | bela at ight debars cl ni ry tage op a, or It is onty fair that in this city, as in of the country, a free public library, situated in « central position and at reasonable hours should be established. Especially should this be done, as with little expense the nucleus of such & library can be fonnd here in this city. The several departmental libraries, could furnish a large number of books to such an institution with- out in any way crippling the usefalnces of the especial library of reference books needed at each department. This plan would work no injustice to the clerks in the department, as only a few of the departments have libraries of any extent and with the sys- tem proposed of allowing clerks to send for | lyi books “much more wonld be gained by the government than lost. It is also certain that u very large number of books could be obtained for the institution from the Congressional library. Not only of duplicate copies, but of volumes which would of more use in such a public library thanon the shelves at the Capitol. By the means mentioned a very handsome nucleus could be obtained for a library, but. of course, some money would have ‘to be spent in filling out and completing the collection. ‘Then again I have every reliance on the generosity of the citizens of Washington in aiding materi- ally by donations to an institution so much needed as a public library. AGENERAL FEELING IN FAVOR OF THE BILL. “Ihave found in diseussing the matter with members that there is a very general fecling in favor of the measure. In fact, I have found no opposition and only the lateness of the session and the increased difiiculty of obtaining time for the District will prevent the passage of the bill before adjournment. “The establishment of this library is a matter of great importance to the Distriet, and I hope sincerely the agitation will be kept up in favor of the proposal.” go RA FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘New York Stock Market. tue tw Tork ‘Bloat Sianieratveporied Ey opel Wire to Corson and Macartney, 1410 F street Cotcunos, Ouso, Feb. 9.—Nenrly all the dele- | Bel! Siig Bon pest De West. C 15 10088 ‘Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—Regular call—12 o'clock m.: U. 8. 4s, 1,00 at 1 West Kud National Tank, § nt 99% rs’ National Bank, 2 at 120. Arlington Ii Lincoln, Wire Insurance, 2 at 5 ‘4jgu, 101, coupon i , 1891, cou an coupon, 1907, 320 bid, 121 asked. District of Columbia Bonda—Per tmp. 6%, 1501, gold, 101 bid, 1013 asked. Per imp. 7s, 1891, cur? Tency, 1013; bid, — asked. Market stock, 7H, 1392, currency, 108% bid. 2-year fundéa, 150%, gold, 108 bid, — asked." 2-year fund, 58, 1899, gold, 106 bid. Water stock, 7s, 1901, currency, 129 Did, 138 asked. So-year fund, "68, gold, 1902, 116 bid, — asked. Water stock, is, currency, 1908, 138 bid, 140 asked. 3.656, 1924, fund, currency, bid, — asked, ‘Miscellaneous Bonds—Washington and George- town Rallroad, 10-40, 68, 10134 bid, 105 asked. W: ington and Georgetown Hallroad Conyeriible 6s, 130 bid, —asked. Masontc Hall Association, 5s, 1598, 03 bid, — asked. Washington Market Company, Ist mortgage G#, 109 bid,—asked. Washington Mar: Ket Company, imp. 68, ‘113 bid." American Security and Trust lampany, bio Did, 10357 agked. Wash- ing ton Light Infantry Ist mortgage, os, 1904, 95 bid, Washington Light Infantry 24, 7H, 1904, 9434 bid, 99 asked. “Washington Gas Light 'Compai ‘A, 6a, 1153, bid, 120 asked. Washington 6, 116% bid, 121 as ‘FEE SUNDRY CIVIL, BILL TAKES ITS PLACE—MR. GROUT WILL TRY AGAIN—LONG List OF BILLS (OF LOCAL INTEREST OX THE CALENDAR. ‘The District of Columbia's chances for legis- lation in the House grow dimmer and dimmer ever day. This is District day by rights, but ‘*ppropriation bills are being considered. the House this morning went into of the Grout that the & great ted out the number of* important the District committee awaiting remarked f ELIE i E that from committee the best thing to do was to shut off action. “Mr. Hemphill objected to this re- mark, and said Mr. Anderson did not know what he was about. All fears for the Personal safety of either gentlemen were verted, however, by an amiable hand shake. MB. GROUT WILL KEEP OX TRYING. Mr. Grout said to a Stan reporter that it was his intention to make every possible effort to obtain time for the District, either by preas- ing unanimous consent for a day or night ses- sion or by getting the committee on rules to bring in a lution. While every attempt Roluible would be made, he was somewhat loubtful of the District obtaining any time of great extent. ‘The District committee certainly deserve and need at the very least another full day in the House. There are some very importunt bills on the calendar, some of which it is almost abso- lutely necessary should be passed. DISTRICT BILLS ON THE CALENDAR. Here is a list of District bills on the calendar: H.R. 5967—A bill to provide for the purchase of w site and erection of buildings for the Girls’ Reform School of the District of Columbia. ILI. $747—A Will to provide a permanent system of highways in that part of the District ing outside of the city. 8. 11—An act to authorize the appointment of s sanitary engineer in the District and for other purposes. H.R.146—Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to make a survey plan and estimate of the cost of constructing « bridge across the Eastern branch of the Potomac in the District of Columbia and for other pur- pores. e H.R. 786—A bill providing for the appoint- ment of a reporter for the Supreme Court of the District. H.R. 4768—A bill to pay for alley condemned in square 493 in the city of Washington, D.C. H.R. 12656—A bill to provide a commission fo prepare municipal code for the District of jum To PAY THE BOXDS 800K TO BECOME DUB. H. R. 13266—A bill to provide for the pay- ment of bonds of the District of Columbia fall- ing due July 1, 1891 and July 1 and 26, 1892. 8. 1988—An act to establish a hospital and home for inebriates and dipsomaniacs in the Distriet of Columbia H. R. 8156—A bill to incorporate the Cross Town railroad of the District of Columbia. H. R. 11358—A bill to incorporate the Dis- trict of Columbia Suburban Railway Com- pany. H. R. 8453—A bill to authorize the construc- tion of the Potomac River railroad in the Dis- trict of Columbia and to define the route of the same. H.R. $554—A bill to probittt the advertising of lotteries in the District of Columbia. H. BR. 11181—A bill to incorporate the Colum- bia Central Railway Company. H. It. 11629—A bill to incorporate the Trans- Anacostia Railway Company. 8. 498—An act to authorize the Brightwood Railway Company to construct a branch to Ta- coma. H. R. 9704—A bill to incorporate the Washington and Bennings Street Railway Company. H. R. 8551—A bill for the regulation of the practice of dentistry in the District of Co- Jumbia and for the protection of the people from empiricism in relation thereto. 1539—A bili ratifying the action of the Commissioners of the District and granting per- mits to extend buildings and regulating the granting of such permits hereafter. SOME RAILROAD BILLS. H. R. 10626—A bill toamend the act giving the approval and sanction of Congress to the route and termini of the Anacostia and Potomac River railroad. ‘i H.R. 10364—A bill to “amend the charter of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railroad ompany. H. R. 4812—A bill to incorporate the Wash- ington and Highland Street Railway Company of the District of Columbia. 5 S116—An act to punish the carrying or selling of deadly or dangerous weapons within the District of Columbine 8. 1566—An act for the promotion of anatomi- eal science and to prevent the desecration of graves in the District of Columbia. : HB. 12692—A bill to amend the charter of the Rock Creek Railway Company of the Dis- trict of Columbia. 8. 2378—An act to provent fraudulent trane- actions on the part of commsssion merchants or other, consignees of goods and other prop- arty in the District of Columbia. .R. 12444—A bill to incorporate the national conservatory of music of America. H.R. 13048—A bill to regulate proceedin, under a writ de lanatico inquirendo in the Die c §. 1878—An act for the incorporation of Saint Rote's industrial echool in the tity of Washing- IN REGARD 70 LAND TITLES. H. R. 5890—A bill to amend the laws relating to land titles in the District of Columbia and Me- | for other purposes. ask Kailroad Stocks—Washit 205 bid, 245 asked. Metvo} Columbia, 67 bid, 73. asked. Street, 50 bid, 56 asked. fon and G i B 5 FE ial 24] fi H. R. 12256—A bill to authorize the extension of Massachusetts avenue and the construction bridge across Rock creek on Massachusetts enue extended. H. R. 18245—A Dill to authorize the Wash- ington and Western [Railroad Company of Virginia to extend its line into and within’ the of Columbia, H. R. 13247—A bill to amend the charter of the Georgetown and ‘tenleytown Railroad Company. H. R. 11929—A bill to protect the lives of travelers and employes on ‘railronds and the pl ol road com in District of Golusabia. noe ‘THE ASSESSMENT BILL. H. R. 12755—A bill to provide assesament of real estate in the District of Columbia in 1891 and during the three years thereafter. H. R. 11496-—A bill granting parte of in city tothe vestry of Washington pariah for the use of the Congres- H.R. 184—A bill to incorporate the East and West Washington Traction Railway Com- : HL R. 12572—A bill to authorize the Washing- ington and Railroad Company to extend its line into the District. H. R. 12577—A bill _to amend act ing Washington and Georgetown ONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1891. they will be held at the Foundry M. E. Church, corner 14th and G streets. PLEDGED TO TOTAL ABSTIXEXCE. These white ribboners are pledged to total abstinence on the part of the wearers from all intoxicating liquor and the total abolition of the manufacture of liquor. | They are intent on waging an uncompromisi t against the "“ealons as institution. Though they ineist that they bear no ill-will against the saloon keepers they are distinc to their business. They xf They are given not to loyalty to the rohibition party, but to the principles of probibition and to any party that will advocate Pringjples. TO DISCUSS THE PRINCIPLES OF ITS WORK. ‘The meeting, while it will be « national one, will not be a body of delegates from the various states and districts, nor will it organize as a business. The meetings to discussions, addresses and to advocating {he principles of the work. ‘The convocation is held under the auspices of the National Wo- man’s Christian Temperance Union, and will be presided iss Frances E. Willard, ‘the president over by t of the union. THE PROGRAM. far as it is is made out at The program so is us follows: : Music, organ solo; hymn, “Give to the Thy’ Fears;” 'Seripture reading. Poalm,”" Rev. Ange Shaw; Prayer, Rev. ' J. W. E. Bow Words of greeting on behalf of local W.C.T.U. Mrs. D.” LaFetra; local clengs, Bishop J. F. Hurst; local laity, Ju H. _B._" Moulton; i Sena- ay, February 16, 11 a.m.—Bible reading, Mrs. Sarah J. C. Downs, president N. J. W. - Consecration and Prayer service. londay, February 16, 7:30 E. Willard, presiding. Address, “Temperance in the South,” Mrs. Sallie F. Chapin; address, “Woman's Ballot,” Mra. Zeralda G. Wallace. ‘Tuesday, February 17, 11 a.m.—Bible read- ing, Mrs. Mary ‘T. Burt;'““The Consecration of the White Ribbon,” Miss Frances E. Willard. 7:30 p.m. Young ‘woman's work. Attractive Program by the young people.—Address, Mrs, rances J. Barnes, national snperimtcndent of “¥" work: address by Miss Anna Gordon, as- sistant national superintendent juvenile depart- ment. Wednesday, February 18, 11 a.m—Bible read- ing, Mrs. Sallie F. Chapin: Mra. Bu il open art the question drawer. 7:30 p.m.—regular church rayer meeting, conducted by Rev. Geo. lott, pastor. February 19, 11 a.m.—Bible read- ing: Miss Willard. will_ oj 7:0 p.m.—Miss Frances E. Willard presiding, hymn, prayer; address, Mrs. Susan 8. Fessen- den, ‘esponsibility of Government for the Liquor Trafic.” tiday, February 20, 11 a. m., Bible reading, Mrs. Frances J. of New York, followed by a praise service. wary Baptist Church, February 20, 7:30 p. m.—Card reception held by department of scientific temperance instruction in schools and colleges; Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, national and ternational superintendent; ‘Miss Francis E. Willard will n the question box. Cor tional Church, children's mass meeting, Saturday, February 21, 3 p.m. Music and 8, bands of hope and loyal legions, chorus by 250 boys and girls. Address by Miss Anne Gordon, Miss Willard will be present an be introduced to the children. Adjourn- ment. Death of Miss Farnham. Miss Jane Farnham, the daughter of Mrs. Jane Farnham and the late Robert Farnham, died of pneumonia at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning at her home, 1108 M street. Miss Farnham was highly respected and well known for her good works in the church and to the — poor. was of a high Christian character and of a kindly disposition. Her loss is one that ill be deeply felt by her family and friends. The funeral will take tomorrow at 12 o'clock from the Church of the Epiphany, G street between 13th and 14th streets northwest. sae a he Real Ketate Matters, Cornelia'T. Poor has purchased for £14,500 of C.J. Hillyer part $8, square 66-22, feet on 2ist betweon Q and H streets north weet. Robert Emmert has t of G. M. Emmerich for $7,000 sub 204, square 362—18.75 by 82.£0 feet on Westminister between 9th and 10th streets northwest. HA. Griswold bas purchased for $4,800 of A. B. Ruff et al. subs 10 and 14 of lots 7 and 12, Chichester. Herman Jackson has bought for $4,200 of F. Beall sub B, square 4, 20 feet | inch by 96 feet on 26th between K and L streets northwest. 3. H. McColley’ has purchased of David Lewoallet for 24,100 sub 43, square 896, fronting 42 by 13.80 feet on 7th between A and B streets northwest. 8. Oppenheimer and Joseph Levi have bought for #10000 of James 1 seeing rts 6 and 7, square 408, 17.80 by 70 feet on Sth between i and K streets northwest. — His Brother Fought a Duel. The statement that the late Representative Phelan of Tennessee once fought a duel is a mistake. It was his brother, George Phelan, who fought with Capt. Brozzolori. n- tative Phelan's tastes ran to literature, and he was a writer—not a fighter he proba- bly believed in the “ode.” Hix most ambi- le. tious work was a history of Tennessee. mar Sli THE COURTS. Equrrr Count—Judee Bradley. today Enterprise will leave Colon today for Port-eu- Prinee. . Ixcrzase ov Pay To SoLprens.—The President »|were laid aside for the —— THE CHINESE NEW YEAR. It Is Being Celebrated at the Legation To- day Most Elaborately. All callers at the Chinese legation on Dupont cirele today were met at the door with the answer that the members of the legation were not at home to visitors, for it was the Chinese New Year day. In point of fact, the legation was very much at home, even if not to visitors, for they were deeply engrossed in the celebration of the most important day in the whole Chinese calendar. ‘THE WANDERING NEW TRAR. New year's day with that eastern people did not occur on the 9th of our February last year as it did this time. In fact the day may wander all around in a seemingly most erratic manner over » of about six weeks. This was explained by one of the secretaries to « Srax reporter who called at the legation t morning by the fact that the Chinese calen- dar is caleulated according to lunar time, of by solar time, as with us, and the months com either twenty-nine or thirty days never twenty-cight or thirty-one. ere , therefore, about 354 days in the Chinese year, and this is equal- ized by the introduction during every tive years Of two intercalary months —one every three years and one every two years. AN ELABORATE CELEBRATION. The celebration at the legation today was quite elaborate and began the first thing in the morning with the formal salutatiowknown as “bowing in a circle.” The minister and all the attaches formed in one circle and bowed politely and ceremoniously to the center or more properly speaking to each other ail at once. This little performance was naively ex- plained as being a great scheme, as it did away with the necessity of everybody making a formal call on everybody else in their rooms. The Emperor of China was supposed to be present this morning in spirit if not in truth, and all due reverence was xbown to his august suppositious presence. The great ball that was to have taken place today was abandoned on account of the death of the emperor's father that occurred about a month ago. PEASTING AND A GOOD TIME. The major part of the day was given up to feasting and a royally good time generally. It wae @ holiday and all the cares of diplomacy time being, and each and all took a part in the festivities Of the occasion. The great feast of the day occurs at 4 o'clock—that is, it begins at 4 o'clock, but there is no telling what time it will be concluded. ‘The ladies of the diplomatic family will be present, although they will have seats at anotber table in the banquet hall, and will not sit with the sterner cclestials. TRE MINISTER'S DEPARTURE TONIGHT. At10 o'clotk this evening the Minister Tsui Kwo Yin will leave for New York, whence he sails tomorrow for Peru, ac- companied by a suite of seven, to present his credentials: ae Chinese om bas- sador to that country. He represents his gov. ernment in that eapacity in Pera and Spain, as well as in the United States. All through the wash houses and other | homes of the less pretentious Chinese today the day was celebrated with great zest and fervor, not to mention alittle | “fan tan” or Chinese poker on the sly John or Jim or Lee kept open. 7 house and = did the best to. maki himself and others merry. As one of them it was ‘Allee samee like in China. en a man could afford it he did things up well and asa result the merry- making wili continue toa greater or less de- gree for several days yet. oo DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. STREET CONTRACTS AWARDED. Upon the recommendation of the Engineer | Commissioner the Commissioners today awarded | contracts to the lowest bidders for the exten- sion of streets with the exception of Naylor road and Pennsylvaniz avenue extended, where ly been made with Andrew Gleeson. The successful bidders and the streets which they have been awarded for improve- ment are as follows: Seventeenth street extended, M. F. $1,590; 18th street extended, I. H. Lyons, #1954: Brightwood avenue from Rock Creck Chureh road northward, M. F. Talty, €7 Laurel avenue, H. ©. avenue extended, M. F. Talty, £3,590; Ist street xtended, W. F. Collins, #1,792.50. | Work on these streets will commence in the spring. A PENSION FOR A POLICEMA The Cémmissioners have granted a pension of $25 per month to Policeman Andrew Tilling of the fourth precinct for disability incurred in the service. Officer ‘Tilling is yet « young man and has been on the force since July, 1849. absense att Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been isened by the clerk of the court to the following: James M. Burke and Mary Elizabeth Rabn; Henry huppner of Baltimore, Md., and Rossini Wilson; Isaac T. Sheuk and Mollie E. Long, both of Page county, Va.; Jere S Black of York, Pa., and Isabella C. Church of Hudson, N Lucks aud Aunie Lonecker of Fort Plain, N. ¥.; W. L. Golden and Idi Dunnington; W. J. Garner of Prince county, Md., and Annie D. Cecil of St. Mary county, Md.: A. J. Palmateer of Williatusport, Pa., and Susie E. McDermott; E. M. Steele and Belle M. Grimes of Sandy Springs; Theodore W. Fuller and Carrie E. Smith; Lee Ashton of Alexandria, Va., and Julia W. Dodd of King i John A. Ruppert and Cath- ¥m. Haines of St. Mury scounty county, Md.; Edward Padgett and Mary Le of Howard county, Md.; W. B. Denham and Willie W. Herndon; Joseph F. Padgett and Agnes V. Edwards; Baleey F, Sauter and Mary E. Lynch; Edward L. Anderson and Mamie F. ore. a The Charge Dismissed. The charge of stealing a bicycle against Clarence Dowling has been nolle prossed, ax the owner of the bicycle says he does not think that the young man intended to steal it, Transfers of Keal Estate. | Deeds in fee have beew filed as follows: J. 3. | Beuchert to Ellen Crimmin, sub 18, sq. 970; | $1,690. G.E. Emmons to F. H. Litchtield, | sub 106, sq. 701; $—._W. Thomas to Ellen H. Malone, sub 28, sq. 775; @—. JobuT. Meln- tosh to May A. Marr, subs 25 to 31, sq. 595: C. A. Lemar to same, subs 32 to 38, #q. 595, $—. pe eadestass Charged With Stealing Jewelry. Detective Mahon today arrested William Strather, colored, twenty years old, and locked him up on a charge of stealing two gold rings from John Pollard of No. 1918 12th stroet. Strather, who is related to Pollard, it is charged, | stole the rings from the bureau in Pollard’s room. He denis the charge. lice Court today for disorderly conduct and carrying a pistol. He is the negro whom Po- liceman Kemp had under arrest Christmas when others came to his rescue and succeeded in getting him from the officer. As stated at 7 t ‘The lectices Bill to Be Pitted Agaiast the Pree Coinage Measure. Representative Dingley of Maine offered for Teference im the House todey the following Tesolution as an amendment to the resolution offered a few days ago by Representative. Townsend of Colorado intended to cause the silver bill to be brought before the House: “Amd Provided further, that whenever any general bill is under consideration in the House of in committee of the whole om ‘the state of the Union, it shall be in order to Move as an amendment thereto any bill which bas passed the House and been sent to the Sen- ate and bas not been returned from the Senate favorably or adverpely acted upon by said body within sx months from the time of ite passage ‘in the House.” The obvious of this amendment is embarrass the silver men by a their original proj h iment look ing to the af of the elections bil t A TRXAR MILITARY PowT. Senator Reagan today proposed an amend ment to the sundry civil bill appropriating £50,000 to secure the completion of a twelve company military post at Fort Sam Honston, m 2 * ihe completion of the uew twelve-company post at El Paso. AN ASSISTANT APPRAISER FOR CHICAGO. Senator Cullom today introduced a bill t authorize the appointment of an assistant ap- Praiser of merchandise st Chicago with @ salary of $2,500 a year. A NEW CAVALRY Post. Senator Hawley toaay reported faversbly from the committee on military affairs the bill appropriating €200,000 to begin the constrac- tion of « fout-company cavalry past near Bases maa THE MaMeRATION mma. The Dili introduced today by Senator Cham dier, chairman of the joint congremdomal committee on Immigration, is substan tially pre- Visions ns that the House by Mr. Owen. The only change in the bill is in the section relating to the restrictions Imposed upon mm ite who are idiotic, &c., which is made a little more stringent. EMVLOYES OF THE NAVY DRPARTSENT. Acting Secretary of the Navy Soley today transmitted to the House « report of the mum- ber of persons employed in the Navy Depart ment during the past year. report shows that $60, 300055 was pail for A, AMENDMENTS To THE ROLES Inthe House today Representative Lodge (Mass) introduced a resolution propomng twe amendments to the House rules intended to Prevent the use of the journal of esch proceedings as a measure Af ubutruction Seo first isto require that a printed copy of the journal of each day's be furnished = tos ench ss member of the House before the of the session of the next ve day, and the second to provide for @ jspecial session of the “Honw — evers Saturday “evening “at which fe jonrmal the week into be read, and at whieh time it shall be open for amendment. Such saasion is not to be held unless demanded by one or more members. It is made the duty of the Speaker to examine and approve the journal ef printed each day before it is finished in to the members on cach legislative day. ——o“€= Fox BREAKING UF A COLD use Dr. D. : Expectorant, which suthigen the ifemunaiaae ned heals the soreves®, relieving Throat apd Langs. “MARRIED. BARSTOW_oFFUT: a BRLETOW of ane city Res UO, SM or St tie rides’ pareits: on Comme << pares No. ADK : Least weubeminy’ aitertncen Frieds and feistives ame invited tostieny oe DOWNES. Departed this life un Sat ereary CARE] bow Sis. nants ae the beloved wie af Whee, ad lerty Seven years Tig tego srgriad titi raat mam ee ase ca we pum cimcanarete Ap tha a ra Cd Setters pee . ne BY HER CHU 5 ral her late aes BS Har seein "Soe te es, tet ivan sagen er oe, PARRELL. On sunday. Feb, Nie Pm., of consumption, KY JAN! Pal “A “tag Fesidence of Mr. John A. Butler, st. AMenday, Pebruwry iG, att. pan. Friend ” FARNHAM. On Set aga a ber ne ree (1 sarees aerate ~ ‘Pasar Poesing Foes 10" eae =; fromthe chariot te hysvitans” & street tet mirtecath and Fourteenth strects mostrean tiven and freende are renpertt uly tavieed io Sttang HALLE. On February %, INH, ALICE V., dsugh- ter of the iate awa Thoiapeon’ and Gatowel Segue A Hale "aied tweuly ve ynare service will take fare xt her late residence, SON Thirty -Lrst street, Georetown, the 10th instant, at 2 o'clock p- fog Raa ont pene Sepa HICKS. | After a short and painfull: the beloved and devoted byshend of Mi Fa Fee oor chon ‘at his ne, NO. bs horthwest, agel minty nine yearn. LJ ks a] ed My Voice at Gone, but not tonrotten, BY HIS GRANDCHILDREN. Funeral trem the Shilo Baptist Church, 1 street teisten'itwcenth and Seventecuth sre oy Wiive tie kotor eifect Gee: Reese Sears and five monthe rd to break the tender co fa arlove hes bound taetecart afd, sohand toapeah the onde We uum tarever part inetuory ‘Will be. ‘Till we mee thy heavenly fare. Paneral {rom ber ete residence. —_— scutes, Tewlay, Pelralry Sat guieiek Pies Shd relatives respect al y invited to oben” LEACH. . February ine, x, yoinueat oon ot Bajmton snd Bella Cech ceakad tnouthe and twenty wine day Wate ont and V street PATTERSON. 4 this Iife, at Port Mgt Boor TRY Sen oe Thee Taek dent slarecter 1 Capt: Geomee Je sisi Hoste iced giagss rs PELOUBET. Suddenly. tn thiscity of gee Fae aC Bo rd Tutertownt a! Hloonitierd. N. 3.. on Pobrusry $ iMb, the devwamed iuperal fFoa St, son Tuesday Powsdiay. at 1:90 o'clock MITH. At Eewranty ie Shh et in ‘dap : at a, MARGARET SMITH aced thirty three youre a ‘were interred cin Saturds fast tn Grae ee De eel bo yt | <a 2 eaten MEST ep. VORS. On Saturday. ‘of | © 'SORAN® HOPI on the mock of every ttt. at | “‘tiaxun & amDRLZ0N 00., z