Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1891, Page 3

rowghout F Eon hiper'st ANT BUILDING SITE on Geers SSTERDAY & HALDEMAS, Chakies W. HANDY. “aide ahd rear alleys: Dat (om 0 Fe. ow ete List STONE. 600 ¥ ot. n.w. FO2 SAUE-aTH ST.N-E NEAR K; 20100. PER ‘Sd St. n.e. near H; 202100. Per ft. . fe. Cet wes neer 12th 17K 1.000. i oer DAVID D. STONE: Sou Pot. mw. jALE—A BARGAIN IN A LOT FRONTING 9th ‘neari; te {OK SALE 4&2) WILL BUY A GOOD FRAME nase, 7 rouse and bath: ot 19.6x100 to 20-foot SER om 10th st. ‘frame house and ste STONE, 806 Fst. nw. ONLY #10 CASH, ;OK SALE_1i7H ST. BET. H ANDISTS. NE, oI houses brick, bay windows; Fete ‘story, prese brick. bay windows; vat. OED. Fe SBwTo8, ONE DESIRING sport 3 Fi recon tink wee Mncurty legation; improvements ; rents for ¢)a month; frame dwelling; price, if sold at once, $3,500: you can have {ocout about #1000 or 63-500; tt iavigct ApDIy at once. David DBTON it FOE SALE-FINELY LOCATED BUILDING sT north side of Pst. bet. Lath and 16th n.w. ; 20.8 by Tented wo quod, teuaut 0°62 ber maninr only G2E0 a non! 2 Per square foot. Ree. E LEIPOLD. diGase 8. w. cor. 13th and F sts. n.w. | FOR SALE—A bargain—1am authorized by a naval fie northwest eection for eiwer "the property. the northwest sectio tvo. The hear cablecars and berdics, and can be boucht on easy terms. ue hom sn outorteen omuse 5 eubstconal Setory | O# SALE ne ftom an out-ottoet Pett 3 int patna acreage |" Eset nw. coptaine 10 rooms and tod, imps. joining Fort Meyer, the largest mllitary post 95 to 15 foot alley. | Af sold immediately can be de- | United States, 0 tect above the Potomec? plenty of Hivered below the marked value. Max, | Stado: pure "water, healthy location; magnificent JOHN F. WAGGAMAN, ‘iews, everybody charmed with the location ; prices, atte easy. Bend Cor. 14th and Gsis._| F'cents to 1d conta bet eauare fot. eee: [OK SALE — NEARLY NEW 4+ROOM FRAME jortheast: stable at for maps. LETHE CHEAPEST AND, BEST LO | 9} uor*Tercre ylovcash balance S10 monthly” aie send Oo Atlantic builatiog aed vst ior'is'eut, sls sat rear alieys: eipwant | ERDAY & MALLERY, Vecte bulldiny, OR SPER Foor WILL BUY & AG SALE—49 ‘Park, | & =. coca neil lot, ALE—NONTHWEST, bow “uch Sr Groom brick, lot 16: 4 104 oon | HUE a S0x147, te x ryt esay terme. ED. J. O'lL “20th at. auc FOR §A0E-ON N.Y AVE, NEAR THE COL ‘of 4th at. nw.. desirable Get. bear sce alley in rear eck £10U, Sear offe, 8 ate A Pg ‘MERIDIAN HILL_SNAP FOR A PRLY PAYMENTS, OR WILL | “runs throagu'to Va, juses 3.800 | Ki few days: 503150; only Se. per foot; one-tourth sround, two handsome press-| Gast. bet. S4th and eis, drains: iot 90 | cash, Dalauce 1, Sand 3 years. fs; 8 roous; bath; wilmod. | feet front and also frontage of 70 feet on ¥ st.,abutting G20"'Y. WORTHINGTON, be saiue in ll about 15.000 fect; price, Soc. ber foot; | _1e 1335 Fst. nw. ee ee eee ee ‘Gan OR SALE_FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR INVEST- eS aye cee Sere, éroem treme, Fotentt 35s foot trout ou cuusrwted sereets inetd round oF . 14d Rede is. ; Northwest section aud ood for inaterial ‘near future: nearly 4 foot less than price of oppusite show property. GEOMY! WORTHINGTON, it 135 F st, nw. corner: advance in’ ave.; 9 room ois, call bells, speaking tubes and ‘teaver, wo Fst. Fy foot” ca hnany Ofer propertiee in all sections of the city cr Ost GED. W. LINKINS, 800 19th st. OR SALE— FOTiWSE. ner, p AND MADISON STS. XW, 23 feet 9 inches front by 97 feet 1710 LST. N.W. ory brick dwelling: nelghborbood Fok BALES DESIRABLE PRESSED BRICK; stories wont babeu first-class, Wil be sol? ata sactitve vent 1 iiuprovements. ‘Ap- | deep. Price, $2 per THOS. J. FISHER & CO. to UWB! pOW premises, between 4 eee me. ‘¥ aie: Lind F st. Bow. K st nw. ‘a * POR SALE TWO DEAUTIFULSUBSTANTIALLY | (on SALE Gis TO GAS F SENET RMS. 04,500 FWtiit peers brick neues (ench 2 it, Gin troviage): | POE SALE OSS TO 043 ¥ ST 0 al modern iw provements: southern exposure Price, ry $4500. OWNER? on the premines, eof! Raita ts Ei ~ is land has: y cont of the city, com- (OR SALE-SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL NEW BRIC Panude Rake cueenaed onli eromanio treed aaa Ad street car lu ‘ersons purchasing in this subdivision have th vantaxe of the fact that the best residences of the arg rapidly growing in this direction. Will pay @ per cent in rent ape will. ime! «Sent per auntiin for nextG years A. COULTER, 41 Le Droit building. ‘No unnec 1y deep lots, Prices reasonabie. Plate and full particulars can be had on application ra THOS. J, FISHER & CO., ‘God 10th st. aw. sa F st. nw, ‘Teiepbone 4 _a16-6¢ 0B SALE. Foss 171H AND MADISON STREETS N.W. NEW JERSEY AVENUE N.W. a Louses, coe Tih Ca Cy ND MADISON STREET Ak U.S. CAPITO) iat unimproved properties ii sil parts ost desirable corner. -fortabie brick rewtetice, city at bottom prices 23,0 in. front by U7 fe deep. Kine beautiful perk: WHITE & KLEINER, a ‘619 Fst nw. {OR SALE-ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE ity: Massachusetts ave. near 2d st. ine situation. ‘THs. J. FISHER & CO., 4 Fst 0, 82. ft. WHOS. 3. FISHER & co. sea R SALE_THE FI. iT BUILDING LOT ON ite Mr. eight rooms, bath, Turnace, elec: ‘ew Haupahire ave. : 26 feet front; opposite ric appliauices. can be bought cheap. Appiy Hoon £2, new louse; two party Walia A third door, City Mall. ‘hin mR. 714 Conn. ave. Fok, EXCHANGE TWO NEW THI TORE (OR SALE BAHGAIN-THREE LOTS Wi f tue best and price press brick houses near Washington Circie: wo Locks of Dupont OF each ; sip Hh So i a ‘exchange for alley houses of vacant lots, cheap. CHARLES EARL: tahae bedi a Tos. J. FISHER & CO., nozlzst CHARLES LAKLY, 60 14th st. nw. LOT ON P GT., WEST OF i7TH. 26 1324 F st. nw. )OR SALE—AT A BAR: ‘OF THE MOST “WM. P. YOUNG the northwest ; 1308 F st. new. just compieted and architect ; on Connect feet front. nozi-st_ CHARLES EARLY, 603 14th st. n. w. Fes Aes and brick dwellmgs on Par ‘An entire square of ground in th taining in entire square of ground in the n.¢., containi 230,000 square feet; in Just the shape to" open a aew street and subdivide advantageously; to an imuediat> rarchaser will be pe * ee: WARXER & Co. NINTH ST, NW. NEAR T. jouse. bay wa —e im- inte: easy tertna Drice, $4,500. | ADDI to : ree ein Tow SOR, i. ihe water of Druide Milt Park iy teeta i. fax Loan and Trust building. | water; street 120 feet wide, parked in center Son SALEWILLWELE SEVER LOTS Socae GW os ee ee eee Vint ot care uetwoen Sassncbusstte ares apt te 4 Sy or epee el per ecnare om at $1.15 per toot, CASH PAYMENT VERY LIGH darn ‘tenpuovemente; cath paynene, pov a et pemek wpm AUGUST DONATH, 915 Now Jersey ave. Bw. O00 CM, TowsoS, cipal rouns.Time to Band U. depot, 2 | _09-w.th&tlia iM] toan and Tre sateen Daaluinure. enceto Waah- | OK SALE” OW Win EXCHANGE FOR HOUSER ALE-TENTH ST. BET S ie jf * y+ juarteriy tick 3. ery desirable lots near Dupont circle: size20x48. eoxscem: decline: all medere Smpeove. Soy until 1900. Rent, 8600 per | Apply CHARLES BAILY, G03 1atu ot do-it var.” Bric Cae @ im fee. #8,500. No brokers. Possession ments, & decided targain; price, ber iS, THOMAS . BOND. 18 South at. noza-1m SON, RONing. | Baltimore. Ma. a _ LOTS. rr eS Foe SALA BARGAIN TF SOLD AT FOR SALE TS. 1513 304H_ ST. NW. SSTOKY BRI Koo! 30. FT. ‘FRONT, Ks a 4 GOOD CONDITION: | KEK & GADSBY, | FOS SALE-LOTS. 1008 F ST. NW. PALISADES OF THE POTOMAG, LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. MAGNIFICENT VILLA SITES_OF ONE OR MORE argon ‘c: M. TOWSON, Room 1. [415-2] _ Loan and Trust building. ‘OR SALE-OK EXCHANGE— 1THREE-STORY brick house, Missouri ave. near st.; thirteen aa 82,100 AND #2,200 EACH-TERMS EASY— one Several new frame cases, cach contarniug se Tou: lot Zia LBs to alley: rice. $8.00. Ralland cicseta. guod front and beck yards, was aud SES Loan and Trust vutiding. _ | "¥'Ehiy DESIRAULE NEW CORNER HOUSE; prese FINE BUILDING LoTs ‘K front: stone steps and trimm!: contains mx rooms, bath and alin. i Price ouly terms. 000, on easy PALISADES OF 1iE POTOMAC, CONDUIT KOAB.— ALSO TWO NEW HOUSES; press brick fronts; Toast wag Shyam onl ant TERMS, in evory case, 10 SUIT THE PURCHASER. o S150, ———— Bowe of our chvice building lotscan be bought as ‘For sult particulars eall upon lowes & nolt ee Ce oer 10 ao oe. | $25 CASH, BALANCE pss {ALL MONTHLY PAY- -SALE—FLORIDA AVE. BET. 51H AND 6TH, finish: FOR SALE—PIANOS. FOe SALE 9155 WILL BUY NEW GHAND UP- SEVERAL FINF. RESIDENCES ARE NOW BEING ERECT PROPLETY ALREADY SOLD, THOSE PURCHASING NOW are sure to REALIZE HANDSOME PROFITS in the near tuture. n shy Louse in the row. Fight_piano, warranted seven years. 7-octave | ~ }; np lurther informa! ‘SUALDEMAN, oS Pet. 3b Weare under litte expense and will-scll | pj5°% Plats pauuphiets aud 1 a jo oo 19TH ST. | 22 per cent cheaper for cash. oo ith pw. _dl2-4¢' ect] Sua 1aio F st. n.w., Washington, D.O. FOR SALE—UrsiGHT PIANOS—410 MONTHLY We are offering spect ties JALDEMAN, 60S F st, payments. Bn special CC — : see PLEAS. | now it you want tocrchanwe your square planosfors ‘at on principal stwet ‘near cable care, house. 8 | Sev Upowue Willwivesyecial baryaiusforthehol| my py o9 ¢ yf ppp a ¥. coms. bath jaunds snd cellar, all mod. in lare = ja gop HH OO L it DD AA ¥ y Sabie, Rc beautiful jot: 11.000 feet: wouldexchange | Nave roa full value for sane, any bance caute| Hal 8 Qf i BB A YY for well" locates city proverty ani pay didleronce Fon Sistogios, “Uaeunes austere | HOO bi, BoB Bak ¥ pe maw wv. © trade. Don't faii to see them and the prices. B00 LLL It DDD A 4 ee THE PIANO EXCHANGE, ANNOUNCEMENT. aiz 913 Pa ave. FOR SALE ELEGANT @000 THREE PEDAL PAT- ‘ent gran t Plano: $225, best in the market; sinuat be sold.” 1248 ¥th st. n.w. ALE-9) gue a ‘ntwo & proved by desirable frame house of 7 rooms with Sue Shade. LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER, aioe $20 F st. hw. CITIZENS and STRANGERS are especially — = “ Invited to examine our extensive assortment of ‘OR SALE—AT LESS THAN COSt—a 3STORY | ds-n = es F ita Diserocut,urick Gelling, solidiy, bait ‘and | [son SALE—ONE HARRINGTON © DECORATED POTTERY AND PORCELAIN, ;, Bear U. 5. Capitol: superior &e. ala de used 8 ‘uicuths. origi 525, $10 payments. Bitno Saeats 2 and reat’ Richly Decorated Pieces to Small and Inexpensive articles, especially adapted for 3. ARF FROFE CHRISTMAS PRESENT 2 (OK SALE—HOLIDAY BARG. RICH CUT AND ENGRAVED Totton Water th). ot ch of Eph fhe GLASS WA $19,500. Apply to NG) nem SOLID SILVER AND PLATED WARE. PARLOR, BANQUET Fosse ‘And . SOUTHEAST. (OK SALE—HOLIDAY BARGAINS. PIANO LAMPS, . IAT and 146 KE STEINWAY & SUS. And many novelties. x Rich rosewood case; fuli octave: perfect onder; a valuable instrament, cost orivinally #00; special = price, #275, on eaay payments, bandsoue stool and cover included. a ‘norm gall M. W. BEVERIDGE, 8 iY Foe ae rotce NOODS ORGAN, aS wt & stops; solid walnut case, EoTise otler musicany; | Store open in the evening onand after the 14th tn- 3a orixiual price, $125; special Luliday price, $01 on €5 | stant. al2 = ps i F. G. SMITH, 1225 Pa. ave. le cor {OR SALE — PIANO — BOSION MAKE, Gi: 2 Toh iot ot fale: ail improvements; mahogany case, many. | Evexixa Axp Panty Daesses ena 2 facturer’s xuarantee. Price, ws 0 reasonable: a Offer refused. MA: rieraems T~ x CLEANED. 4 and a CLEA pe Fo SALE—PIANOS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, are ngecein am apa ei ore BIANos, DELICATE FABRIC. = oun 1 5, eon FRENCH EXPRESSION. = ease sou. Ey ola pi by mi ve aerial LACES OF ALL KINDS FINISHED ‘ale nowy FPEIFFEM & CONLIFY, o10 thst. Dw. —DEMI NEUF.— The OR SALE-—GKEAT BARGAINS IN FINE UP- he ib ih issued on Fight piabos for cash at G. L. WILD & BROS.", 7 — SF. WAGGAMAN. _ | 7th at. b-w.. sole aweucy for the celebrated KRANICH AF. SHALL Casi Pay- | S SoCs beeen = i 3 six rooms: BBR 00 RRR OXN N rrr Dant Ene Price. B oo XN OO b ST ictie Fst. did tes 83 Eee NXN 83 fF BoB OO RR NNN OO r - Prices Cor Ix Haze. it home, eerie Max aT & STO aed 41 103 @ STREET NORTHWEST. PEs =e ARE AUTHOR zED 3 SELL th st. uw. fur 811.00 r sent cies tetes nat Fi next ten dayas Jot 20 wile ales. “Terme to | O® fae inour FIRM c. ‘TEWART & SON, our entire stock of FINE CLOTHING MUST and Orrx ive WILL be closed out regardless of cost within 30 days. menor Suits and Overcoats, worth $10 und $12, wesell at — Sandee. CHRISTMAS. Suita and. Overcosts, worth $15 and $18, we sell at — 87.<0.atid 89, and all other grades in proportion. OUR HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS ARE WORTHY OF YOUR INSPECTION. ares hw. 5 Foe SADE eyo Wi BU Guar meacar |. BOY, thd Children's’ suite and Overconts at halt ul home ont st. near 20th st. amd Pa. ave. B.4.- Ue. | prion, and beth: Beated by surpace easy teriis: Key at Offom, : Gast BD. d OMARE, 1006 Pats nw. (0H SALE_TWo STORY BRICKS IN EXCEL- ‘Remember, this is no fake, but a genuineclosiag-out WILMARTH & EDMONSTON, C ation near I cP. ces con- santly om tie increase. “Lot at by about 100.) Price | Importers of China and Glass Ware, for both. if sold soon 424,000 = ti Meth et var Ths. Price retuced tressc.o6" 63,000 | THE LONDON AXD ERPOOL CLOTHING eS Two new story Enwci'sh basements: "and — sare beta otv Tange Stear'Datont Cacia ery satap (Sas Sa er ae ee PE : aWeech | octo-te ond Beaidtifal Saicey tower | ‘ies? house inthe Then A Contest of Liars. roomeand Lath beau T picture One of the most novel, as well as successful, entertainments of the Capital Bicycle Club amusement series took place Saturday evening last, with about eighty members in attendance, it being strictly a club affair. It was billed as 2 lot 2Nake to alley Aine @ large list Of other properties. E. T. KAISER, building. Aussxa Sat Sacoues, Reerzns ‘the British | The SOCIAL MATTERS better than she did in her elegant brocade with a touch of old pink in the vest and the ae of the blue room as aback- c! and Breckinric resided at the tea mre pers nibble with the tea. Among the callers were Senator and Miss Voorhees, who had a group of friends with them; = Albert A. Wilson, Mra. 8. F. Emmons, who Miss Agnes Markoe of Baltimore with her; Surg. Gen and Mrs. Browne, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Swords, Mrs. Jules Guthridge, Mrs. and Miss Condit Smith, who had Miss Stephanie Whitney of California with them; Mr. Acklan, Mrs. Frank Hatton, Mrs. Geo. W.. McLanahan, Maj. and Mrs. Lottin, Mrs. N. 8. Lincoln, Mrs. Gould and Mrs. R. £. Boyd. taken up their residence for the season at 924 lath street northwest. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Crehore entertained number of their friends at their residence on North Capitol street Tuesday evening. Dancing aud games were enjoyed until alate hour, when collation was served. present The Vice President and Mra. Morton gave a | Misses the Mexican and Mrs. Romero, the Austrian minister, Col. and Mra Bonaparte, Mr. and Mrs. Soley, Mr. Warde:, Judge and Mise Cox, Maj. and Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Riggs, Hon, Wm. Hunt, Miss Lowry and Miss Gwynn. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth I. Yeatman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. H. Yeatman, and Dr. Braxton B. Johnston took place today at the residence of the bride’sparents, 1116 New Hampehire avenue, but owing to the recent death of a relative only » family gathering was present. beng ago was handsomely decked with flowers, the asp recess of the bay wi dow being entirely filled with palms, aking bower to which entrance was made through gateway of greens. The bride and her father Were met at the threshold of the parlor by the groom and his best man, Mr. Wocda. Dr. Hard- ing, rector of St Paul's Church, performed the service. The bride, who isa handsome girl, wore a traveling dress of tan camet’s hair with feather trimming and carried a bouquet of Waterville roses After the wedding break- fast, when about to start on their trip to the north, the bride put on her wrap. that, like her hat, matched her gown in color. Among the relatives present were Misses Sallie and Nellie Yeatman, Dr. Henry Lewis Yeatman, Mr. Warren 8. Yeat- man d_ Master D. Ammen Yeatman, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bodell of Fortress Monroe, Dr. Tarkington, Mre. J. F. Sanner, Mr. and Mrs, William Yeatman, Dr. Lee Harban, Mr. Coch- ran, the Misses Harban, the Misses Yearly of Baltimore, Mrs, Heyl, Mr. and Mrs. Thurstons n, Mr. Milton Johnston, Mrs. Davis, Mr. and’ Mra. Hawley Colegate, Admiral Am- men, Mr. and Mra. A. H. Kinnear, Mr. and Mra.’ Win. Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mar- tin. The bride's presents were shown atthe wedding and made a glittering show. Dr. and Mrs. Jonston will reside on Capitol Hill, but will not go to housekeeping at present. Miss Vi “nia A. Handy and Mr. Chas. E. West were married this morning at the West- minster Presbyterian ‘ uurch in the presence of a large assemblage of their friends. Rev. Dr. Bittinger officiated. The ushers were Dr. Jos. F. Smith, Dr. J, E. Henrickson, Mr. J. G. Falk and Mr. Wm. D. West. The latter acted asbest man. The bride wore a traveling dress of tan Bedford cord, trimmed with dark brown vel- yet. Her hat matched incolor. She carried a bunch of La France roses. tied with pink rib- bons. Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. K. Handy, the bride's parents; Mr. and Mra. John F. West, Mr. and ira. J. W. Crampton, Mr. and Mra. W. H. West, Mr. A.C. West, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. H. Chureh, Mr. C. B. Church and Mrs. B. A. Ryan were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs, West started this afternoon for a trip to the north, and when they return will reside for a while at 234 14th street southwest. Mrs. Thos. Riggs gave a yellow luncheon to- day at which her guests were Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Menocal, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Haxall, Mrs. Eddy, Miss Edes, Mrs. Halladay, Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Washington, Miss Gay and Miss Riggs, A great bowl of yellow roses was in the center of the table. Senator and Mrs. Stanford will be here to- morrow. The visit of the Princeton Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Clubs will be made acomplete social success. Their concert will be on the evening of December 29. That afternoon Miss Riggs will give @ tea in honor of these forty young gentlemen, to which she will in- vite her lady friends. Mrs. Thos. Riggs will give a concert party and after the concert Mrs. Mattingly will give a dance. Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Worthington, at an ele- gant reception last night, presented their daughter, Miss Worthington. Their house was most elaborately arrayed with flowers, there was music, a houseful of their friends and riggs Heep to make the event a nota- ble one. Mrs. Worthington received in a gown of gray faille and brocade and carried a bouquet of Jacque roses, while attractive young daughter was in white crepe toilet, be- comingly made. Among the invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. McCammon, Mr. and Mre. Wilcox, Dr. and Mrs. Welling, Mr. and Mrs, Albert N. Seip, Mr. and Mrs. Larner, Major and Mrs. Powell, Mrs. and Miss Purcell, Col. and Mrs. Totten, Capt. and Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Geo. Truesdell, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sand: Secretary and Mrs. Noble, the Misses Halstead, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pollok, Mr. and Mra. Wm: R. Riley. Mr. sk JE. Rice, Miss Hice, Mr. and Mrs. Darneille, Miss Darneille, Senator and Mrs. Dolph, Mr. and Mra. Charles M. Ffoulke, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Ashford, Mrs. Chas. Bradley, the Misses Bradley, Mrs. Butter- worth, Mr. and Mrs. 8. P. Brown, the Misses Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Bigelow, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Greenlees, Mrs. C. J. Hillyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burdette, Miss Burdette, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Guthridge, Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Edmonds, Ger. and Mrs. W. W. Dudley, the Mexican minister and Mrs. Romero, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Wil- son, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Col, and Mrs. Woodward, Mr. and Mra, A.G. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Thoinas Wilson, Miss Alisan’ Wilson, Mr. and Mra, Bassett, Dr. and Mrs. McKim, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Story B. Ladd, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Mann, Gen. and Mrs. Anson G. McCook, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mattingly, Mr. James Morrill, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kurtz Johnson, Judge and Airs James the Misses James, Mr. Victor Kauffmann, Mise Kauffmann, Mr. and Mra. Blair Leo, Mr. and Airs. W. J. Hutchinson, Miss Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haywood, Mra. J. W. Pilling aud the Misses Schmidt. Mr. and Mrs. James Hoban's tea yesterday afternoon to introduce their daughter, Miss Louise Mitchell, brought together one of the most agreeable companies of the season. ‘The artistic house was made e more attractive by the profuse floral decoration, palms filling in the wide bay window, where ‘the debutante and her mother were receiving, the mantels were banked in La France roses, and in the dining room these same roses decked the table. Mrs, Hoban wore a becoming gown of old rose brocade and jet and the fascinating young beauty at her side wore a debut dress of em- broidered white silk gauze. She carried a bou- quet of pink roses, while all about her there Were stacked the others sent her by friends, Mrs. Preston Sands, Mrs. H. W. Fiteh of An- napolis were in the tea room, while in the sec- ond parlor Mrs. George Bloomer served the punch and Miss Alice Maury offered cafe frappe. Miss May Mullan, Miss Addie Wil- liams, Miss Conda Steele, Miss Kate Hopkins and Miss Ami Lieber, five debutants, all the latter will not formally enter society until next season, were also assisting. Among the guests were Admiral and Mrs. Franklin, Miss Sands, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Addison, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Almy, Mr. George Bloomer, Miss Clageti, Mr. and’ Mre, Robert Christy, Admiral and Mrs. Crosby, Gen. and Mrs. Card, Mrs. and Miss Edie, Dr. Vin- cent, Mr. Cluny Ray, Mr. Boenfoe, Mr. Jesup Ro dit t r, thi including i inner party last evening, the guests including iy ‘SE, SITU- AND JACKETS, “A Night in Amsterdam,” the Dutch features | Blair, Mr. Warren Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank near new ii lin Steele, Mr. and M: Frank Ki Miss chy, facets interiog of | Astrakhan Reefere and Jackets, Fetes nest dowwe: Sones the weed and abtbed | chart, Gul, and Mie. Wisthoss, Ma tos PO containing § rooms, bath and cellar: al mt onteaie Alaska Deal Capes and Muff, from stone mugs, with an accompaniment lips, Mr. ang Mrs. W. C. Hill, SHiss if Showt attractive prese-urick fron, sions spy anche Allnk Capes and Mutts, pretzels and long clay pipes. The distinctively | 1P* ar nt ee Ne aa ndon enames: Pines, Ge caay terms of owner, 3H LEWIS 1100 Persian Lamb Capes and unique featare of the evening was e contest of | Dia, ur. and Mrs. Robert Hinckiay, Gee: Fsnes SEW, CONNODIOUS AND Bi ee ET es nee anne an [aah te. Wan Si Ok ee a = Du RODIOTS a: \iabibiandiiensmnaaadad rel ere Were seventeen con $ Cpe oe ne pare eed ye . saayind for socariusing: ‘witass neat the tial | BenverCavenend Mil, Jar of Sve icuthfal man, not seabers of 9 | CoS har and bre: elomkion Min Howe gee je connotes, er, sna wond, doors Merny Copenent Metin, | aah penton ay cee cieael thoes son, Col. and Mra Dalber, Mr. and Mrs, Henry See eee | Weeltecweeae miameee by the watoh. The Jarzaoen, wore | SoU [ecmucrns, Capt asa tis. Yous Mallee, Sée" TiLEe & AU THERFORD, 120" Fat, Maj. Rockwood and Mr. Hill of the Department | 3 ee ae t= ‘French Seal Capes and Muffs, " 7 Dr. Hoff ‘of | Miss Mullan, Howard White, Mra. ‘ponies etc aoe ee ain: of Agriculture, Judge Wileox, Dr. Hoffman of | Mise Mullan, Are, Howard, White, Mra ‘and Dyed Opoean Capes and Mula | the National Maxeam and Mr. Bowen of Paris, | Mis E Soargag oeneePrmggrede the ficst named gentleman filing the position | Lowndes, Lieut Chamberlain, the Misses ee of “ra of the Gignity and | Misses Merrick, Mrs. and Miss McMillan, the Boast Bear, Bleck Lynx. Black Marton, Black Hare | eclat. The contest of linre, was interspersed | 3ittes Morris, the Ailsace Fant Mra Joba Gr other Foster, Mr. and Mrs. inald Fendall, the men of the jary to lond encores” Mr. Siac 3 Bogi CARKIAGE ROBES, FLOOR avGs, FUR TRIm- | Yo % Bey oe ee ee ee cae Misses Capt. and Mra. ¥ uahar, Col. MINGS. the, suibrelie ‘with © most improbable aed Mand Svs Ackley, Miss. Mek’ Rea’ g om GENTS FUR CAPS AND GLOVES, highly grotesque bicyele yarn, Mr. Edmon- | sie Anna Hudson, Mr’ and Mre. E.G. let, Frittata wn ot cna tin fev heat oni ae LAARNED Cee AND SAM. | Deage tee ollttal anes $6y Mt and Meo, ahem Hornsby, the Misses Peer i ea — Teeter ers MseFW, Bobinson, he Wretk, sae SALE_A NEW 9-ROOM AND BATH HOUSE, saMRS Y. DAVEY SONS, Leprosy. on the Isthmus. tnd Mire. J. H. Sands’ Gen, ana'ilea fan Vliet, FS 726 Sth wt. Be. ; ZMorwes and collar. furnace, | moter 1201 Pennsylvania ave. ‘The alarming of leprosy on the Isth- | Miss Waite, Mr. John Webb, Miss Warder, Mr. Seog peat ta iLOS SRE mus of Panama bas led to ap animaved discus- | B. Robert Williams o0.. 150 Fen w meet 1:2 5 sion in the Panama newspaper? Tas sutnori- f Fea eee nee | REE essen cue [Sey ale ae Prat OP Pe ee . im lene Promise to H mi THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. wiprompayY’ beset es 16, 1891—TEN PAGES ‘TRE LOMAX SHOOTING. ‘Testimony Given at the Coroner's Inquest ‘This Morning. ‘MANY WITXESSES SWORN AND SOME COXTRADIC- TORY STATEMENTS MADE—OFFICERS GARVET AND MELLEN TELL THEIR STORY—SOME SAT GEORGE PAGE FIRED THE FIRST SHOT. ‘The shooting and killing of Charles Lomax, the colored man, in “Howardtown Monday night, as described in yesterday's Stan, was the only subject of discussion in the “Camp” yes- terday. All day long groups of men and women Were seen about the streets, and nearly all were denouncing the action of the officer in taking away one of their number. Last night a num- ber of persons assembled at the house of Mr. E. H. Johnson on Wilson street and discussed the matter. Those who attended said that it was not an indignation meeting, but they sim- ply met for the purpose of discussing the case and all the evidence they could to Present to the coroner's jury today. ‘WHAT THE POST MORTEM SHOWED. Coroner Patterson visited the house yester- day and looked carefully over the ground whore every movement was made in order to beable to make a thorough investigation of all tho circumstances attending the arrest of the woman Rodella Page and the subsequent shooting that ended in the death of Lomax. Deputy Coroner Schaeffer made a post mor- tem examination of the body in the afternoon. He found that the bullet entered the man's forehead and lodged in the back of the head. the | 02 the left side of the face were marks of vio- Mra. Breckinridge, wife of Gen. J. 0. Breck- inridge, gave’ luncheon today from 1 o'clock until 3, to which about 100 ladies were invited. The event was intended to be in honor of Mrs. Schofield, but iliness prevented a Bridal white and silver entered into all decorations and the flowers everywhere were white. Mrs. Breckinridge and Breckin- ridge, very elegantly dressed in black toilets, the latter's relieved by a vest of pink crepe, re- ceived in the front drawing room. ‘The table was spread in the dining room and whenever the ‘space permitted the ladios enjoyed sitting down to little round tables for their luncheon. Mrs. McKee, Mra. Dimmick and Mra Parker, | Mrs. Andrews, Mrs, Noble, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Leiber, Mra Lottin, Mrs. Gouveneur, Mrs. Outhwaite. Mra. Elkins, Mrs. Noons , Mrs, Pollok, Mra. Steele, Mrs. Winthrop, Mrs. Sutherland, ‘Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Flager, Mrs. Greely and many others like the last named from army circles were among the guests. Toward the last Gen. Breckinridge had a number of army officers come in, and Gen. Schofield had the pleasure of listening to many charming things said of his wife and deep regrets expressed that she could not be present. Mrs. Schofield is, how- ever, much better today, although her cough is still distressing. Senor and Madame Covarrubias have taken the Yulee house on Connecticut avenue and are today commencing to make their preparations to move in. All the furniture comes to them from Rome, where they last kept house. Miss Leckie will return Thursday from Kee Mar College and spend the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Hodgkins, at 1335 Q street north- west. ‘Miss Irena Heilprin has returned from Can- ada after an absence of three months. Miss Nellie B. Clark of Philadelphia is visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Potts at 232 3d street northeast. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Porter, jr., have re- turned from their trip and will be pleased to see their friends at their home, 129 © street southeast, Mondays in January. Miss M, Lula McDade has returned froma two weeks’ sojourn in New Jersey. Miss Bessie Luke of Clarke county, Va, will spend a short time with friends in this city be- fore going to Sumpter, 8. C., where she will spend the holidays. Mr. Wilber W. Marmaduke left for Mon- tross, Va., today to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. R. V. Bayne. Mr. John Gagar of New York and Miss Agnes L. McDonough will be married in St. Mat- thew's Churet before the close of the season, (iss McDonough has passed the greater part of her life abroad, but ‘after the death of her mother in London last winter she returned to this country and made her home with her aunt, Mrs. James V. Coleman, in Washington. Her summers she has spent at New London. The ladies of Parzelier Circle met on Tues- day at the house of the president, Mrs. F. C. Dieudonne, and listened to an annual address in original Latin. The members performed a dramatic poem. It was decided that hereafter all writings or music must be original. Invita- tions will be issued for the next meeting. The “Oneida Chautauqua Circle” was organ- ized on Monday and selected as prosident Mra. Esther J. Downs; vice president, Miss Una Hall; secretary, Mrs. F. C. Diewdonne; treasurer, J. B. Carpenter. Mount Zion Church, Tenleytown, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last evening, the contracting parties being Miss Alice L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Riley, and Mr. Isaac E. Sh er. The bride was attended by Migs Minnie Brooks # maid of honor, and fr. Albert E. Shoemaker acted as groomsman, ‘The uahers, Messrs. Rob't B. Clokey and Geo. E. Phillips, were kept juite busy seat- ing the many friends of the bride and groom. ‘The contracting couple entered the church to- gether. Preceded by the ushers and the Sroomeman and maid of honor they advanced to the chancel, where the Rev. D. Monroe Browning made them man and wife. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, which was attended by & great many friends from Tenleytown and Washington. ———+e-—____ SHOOTING STARS, A man’s character is like » photographic negative. “It isa blank until it has been sub- Jected to the chemistry of circumstances. A slow match—the courtship of a bashful young man, “I am not in the race,” aaid he, This man of wondrous wit and fame, But all his friends observe with glee, He keeps on running, just the same. “That's about the most glaring instance of stage robbery on record,” remarked the man who had paid $1.50 tosees poorshow. , “Doctor, I wish you would examine me and tell me what you think about my mental bal- “Ain't there a little something wrong; just enough to put me down as a crank, you know?” “Absolutely nothing.” . ell, good-bye,” he said in » disappointed tone. “What did you want to know all this for?” “I felt a strong, abnormal impulse to rob somebody, and I wanted to find out whether I was crazy enough to make it safe if I got into court.” That carried off our pet, "Twas just the common, every day Obnoxions cigarette, “Billins enjoys a good joke.” “Evidently; but it is a selfish enjoyment. I never knew him to offer his friends any but the poorest brands.” One of the peculiarities of the grip is that the pationt wants to die. But it is sadly noticeable that cranks in whom this symptom would be most prbtinaloeds becoming seem to enjoy perfect In as much as it’s a cornucopia, Santa Claus is perfectly justified in blowing his own horn. ——~e- DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. BUILDING PERMITS Were issued today as follows: 8. Carr, twobrick dwellings, 627 and 629 Acker street lence, and these the mother of the dead man claims were inflicted by the officer after the shooting. There was also a bruise on the left side of his head. which had been inflicted with such force that beneath it was a large blood The inquest was held this morning. The Jory met at the eighth precinct station and went in the patrol wagon to the house of Mrs. Lomax, where they viewed the body and were sworn in the usual manner, to make full and diligent inquiry into the manner of Lomax’s eat RODELLA PAGE'S TESTIMONY. From there they went to the house of the woman, Rodella Page, who was sick in bed, and took her testimony. She testified that on the evening of the shooting she went out and met the officer, Mr. Mellen. She inquired of him if her husband had been arrested, and said that her husband had done nothing. The Officer, she said, told her to shut up or he would arrest her. She told him that she had done nothing to be arrested for, and then he grabbed bor antl rearmed ker ‘against the house. She said something about only asking him a ques- tion, and he replied: “I don't give a —,” and dragged her some distance. Oificer Gar- ‘vey was assisting him. While she was on the pavement a shot was fired, but she did not see the man who fired it. ‘The officers left her and Went after the man who fired the shot. ‘The jury then returned to the station, where the hearing was resumed. Lawyer Oscar Nauck was present as counsel for Ofticer Mellen. POLICEMAN GARVEY'S EVIDENCE. Policeman Garvey testified that he went on duty at 6 o'clock, Monday evening with Ofiicer Mellen, and as soon as they had gone through Le Droit Park they noticed a disorderly crowd of boys, and two of them they placed under arrest. A man who was in the crowd at the patrol wagon used some bad language, and they also arrested him. That man was Solo- mon Page. A few minutes later he heard his partner blow his whistle, and when he onded he saw the latter struggling with a woman. Witness went to his assistance and while the woman was on the sidewalk a pistol shot was fired, the bullet striking wit- ness in the back. He turned and saw the man with a pistol im his hand. Officer Mellen pur- sued him and witness did not lose sight of the man until he turned into the alley from Wilson street. He heard @ shot fired while Officer Mellen was pi jing the man, but he did not see who fired it. He afterward went to the ‘house and found that Lomax was dead. In the meanwhile witness telephoned to the station that he had been shot. LOMAX HAD A PISTOL. ‘When examined by a juror witness said that Lomax was the only man he saw about there at the time and he hada pistol. When the pur- suit was started Officer Mellen was about twenty yards in the rearof Lomax, but he gained on him rapidly. OFFCER MELLEN TESTIFIES. Officer Mellen was next sworn and he de- scribed the arrest of the boys for being disor- derly. The patrol wagon responded and the boys were sent to the station. The appearance of the patrol wagon attracted a large crowd and one man, Solomon Page, came up close to witness and showed intentions of interfering, and witness warned him that he bad better not interfere. He would not leave and witness put him in the on with the boys. Later Mrs. Page came out and used profane language about the arrest of her husband. Wit- ness told her that she had better go into the house and keep out of trouble, whereupon she said: “You long-legged —-—, you arrested my husband, but you can't arrest me.” AMAN WITH A PisToL. ‘Witness put her under arrest and she laid on the sidewalk and refused to go. The moon was shining brightly at the time and witness sawaman come around the corner of 4th street. He had something in his hand and pointed at them. Then he fired shot and Officer Garvey exclaimed “I’m shot.” Witnoss pursued the man, and when through the alley he attempted to weapon and it went of accidentally, en he reached the house bebi other, who was there, said: him. While trying to get in the door witness said his pistol was accidentally disc and the bullet went through the door. When he got in he had his pistol in one hand and his baton in the other. Knowing the man had a weapoa he thought best to cock his pistol to have it ready in caso of an emergency. Witness heard going cock his d the man ‘ou can take Lomax say: “Get out of here; get out of here.” He said to him: “Young man, I want you; you are under arrest.” Lomax repeated, “Get out of here,” and added, “I'll kill you.” THE FATAL sHoT. He then fired one shot at witness and he Qlellen) returned the fire, killing him almost instantly. Witness said that from the position of Lomax’s weapon he the bullet went a little to the lettof te ftosas'o) head. When questioned by the coroner wit i that after the shooting he did not use his on the man, nor did he touch him. trouble at the door the man's mother and mother went out of the room and he could not say whether they returned or not. ‘The officer said that E club When the when fell upon box in the room he relaxed his hold upon the pistol and witness picked it up. ‘The pistols used by the officer and the de- ceased were produced. The former was not in the shooting took place. When the shot was fired by the officer she said she was trying to explain to the officer that her son had not anything and asked him not to kill her Witness said He Hee bere i B F EE if E i ‘ : 5 7 and she did not see any more of him until she returned. another juror she could not identify the pistol. but she knew he fou: an old pistol some she heard her son tell the officer that be no warrantand that be had not done ax; ing. She told the jury that she could not see whether her boy bad a pistol in his hand when he was killed or not, nor could she tell whether or not he took the pistol with him when be went out. THE GRANDMOTHER'S VERSTON. Mrs. Julia Lomax, grandmother of the de- ceased, was next called, and she said che was more than seventy years ol and ad never kissed the Bible before in her life. She testified that | the officer ran in her yard, and when he couldn't get im the house lie fired a bullet right through the door and it made as much noise as | any thunderbolt she ever heard. She first | ran ont of the house when she heard the shooting around the corner. Charlie came in the honse the policeman was Tight behind him. She could not tell whether lie had « pistol in his hand or not, but the officer had one, for he shot through the door. When the officer got in the house Charlie told him that he had no warrant and could not a1 rest him. The officer, she said, fired about three shots while he was in the house. When Charlie came in the last time he came in a hurry and slammed the door in the officer's face. She said in answer to a question by a Juror that Charlie had had a pistol three of four years, and when the pistol was shown her and she was asked if she could identify it she plied: “Lawd, I can't tech dat; | never does tech ‘em; de gives me de headache.” JAMES FLANAGAN. James Flanagan testified that be saw a man | ' fire at the policeman and he was the man whom the policeman pursued. Witness could not identify the man, although he was positive that the officer pursued the right man, who tled in the direction from where he came. WHAT Wa. YOUNG saw. Wm. Young, colored, testified that he was at- tracted to tae corner by the patrol wagon. He was present when the woman was arrested and when the shot was fired at the officer. He did not know wo fired the sot, but he knew that it was not Charles Lomax. As soon as the man in the crowd fired the shot the crowd started in an easterly direction aud moved along Wilson street. In conclusion witness said that to the best of his knowledge and belief Lomax was not the man who fired the shot. WHAT THE PISTOL SHOWED. Dr. Schaeffer examined the pistol alleged to have been used by the dead man and he found fresh powder marks in the barrel, indicating, ‘as he told the coroner and the jury, that the pistol had been fired recently. ALLEN LOMAX A WITNESS, Allen Lomax, brother of the deceased, was next sworn, and he testified that he was pres- ent when the first shot was fired and be saw the man who fired it, “Do you know who he is?” asked the coroner. , sir,” responded the boy. Who was it? he man who was arrested?” “No, sir; it was the son of the man who was arrested.” As soon as Page fired the shot he ran along Wilson street and the crowd went with lam. Witness did not think that his brother did the shooting. GEORGE PAGE FIRED THE stor. Andrew Beverly, colored, testified that he was present when the shot was fired at the offi- cers who had the woman under arrest. He saw who fired the shot and shid it was George Page. The officers, he said, were dragging the bore mother when the shot was fired. Of cer Mellen, he said, began _fir- ing as soon as ihe turned. The Page boy went into his grandmother's house and tbe officer lost sight of him and followed Lomax. Witness said that the officer fired three shots beforebe reached the house, and there was only one sot fired inside the house. GEORGE JONES SAYS IT WAS PAGE. George Jones, also colored, testified that he saw George Page fire the shot. He said he told several persons that he saw Page do the shoot- ing, but he could not remember the names of any of them. s Sire. Harriet Taylor, colored, who lives in Howard row, near where Lomax was killed, next called, and she gave evidence as to what happened in front of the Page house. She saw the officer when he fired at Lomax. She heard Charlie tell the officer that he bad done nothing. Charlie she said, had no pistol and she saw the officer strike him three times with his club after be fell. She said she heard one shot fired in the 4 NEW RECIPROCITY TREATY. It Will Include All the British West Indies and British Gotena Some time later this afternoon Secretary Baline will announce the conclusion of « treaty of com- Mercial reciprocity between the United States and all the British West Indies and British Guiana, and on the Ist of January the Presi- dent will issue @ proclamation announcing the details of the arrangement. Among the coun- tries affected by the new tariff are Jamaion, Barbadoes, the Leeward Islands and Trinidad. Iris understood that the duty on flour has beem reduced 50 per cent and on kerosene from 9 pence to Gy. Among the items to be placed on the free list are patent medicines, This arrangement, like all the rect * not a treaty requiring ratifies nate, being concluded under the general reciprocity clause of the tariff act. IS Was secured through the good offices of Gea. John W. Foster, special ti ‘nipotentiary of the State Department, ehalf of the United the part of Great place Britain. All of tue negotiations took here. rooment the United States is placed trade relat oll the West erded as an e by the oficers of the State 100,000, a total of $10,200,000, ‘This gives a balance of imports over exports of @4- | 860,000. 2+ 1€ RAILWAY INVENTIONS, May Have an Import- ant Hearing on Katlway Interesta Tho patent office has just issued two patents covering pioneer inventions in electric rail- | ways, which will probably bave an extensive aud important bearing upon the electric rall- | Way interests of the country. original applicat: patents was filed ns of one of the August 17, 1879, and the Patent thercon was issued pursuant toa recest decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia overruling the commissioner of ting the application. at b | The invente is F. Gree resident of | Kalamazoo, Mich., and at the time of filing his application was too poor to employ am attor- ney to assist him in its preparation and prosecution. Owing to his unfamiliarity matters the application himself did not meet all ents of the patent office, prinei- unt of his failure to nse technical janguage in describing bis inven- ult he has beon twelve years it. was pronounced patentable ut after along period of #us- Be. ng bis torn te be } in interference ith applica Sions “ot , Thomas Hail of Newton, Mass. Piel esq., of Stockbridge, son, 8q.. of Menlo Park, W. Siemens of Berlin, Ger- 1 game invention, bis appli- cation was refused admission to the inter and 8 required to be interference was also decided against him on a narrow construction th and a patent was issued to covering what the patent office construed to be the specific patentable matter. But Green's claims covering the broad mattcr were persistently prosecuted by way of appeal tothe Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, and the latter tribunal overruled the patent office, thus securing to Green the broad claims for which be had been #0 long contending. An experimental railway, which to have buen the first full-sined railronh ever operated from @ stationary source of elec tric energy and capable ef carrying sengers, was built by Green in J87&, Bat his invention was made long prior to this date. It was small model of om electric railroad built _and operated by Green about the winter of 1574-'75 for the pu of exhibiting his invention to capi and demonstrating ite practicability, Like most inventors of improvements whieh have proven most beneficial to mankind, Green was without financial means to enable him to place his inventions before the public and pro= tect himself by letters patent until other cone Thomas A. and Prof. | Mass. J alley, one at the door and three in the house. GEN. FRY AXD MES. STEVENS. Gen. Fry and Mrs. Stevens were sworn. ‘The former testified that George Page, the woman's son, fired the shot at the officers when they ing his mother, and Mrs. Stevens Told shat She'sw at the Lowe when Lomax was killed, She said she was in the alley when the officer came through and fired his pistol She was near him at that time. Fry said he followed the crowd to the Page house and said he saw the officer club Page when he was dying. Witness said be told Sergt. Daley that night that Page fired the shot at the officers. é Deputy Coroner Schaeffer testified to the autopsy as already stated, and produced bullet taken from the brain of deceased. The ut there was no blistering. He thought the pistol ‘was not more than three or four feet from Lomax when the shot was fired. Mr. Ralph Wormley, colored, was the Inst witness called. He told of hearing cries of murder and he also heard pistol shots, but did not witness any of the shooting. Witness told of aconversation he had with Officer Mellen just after the shooting happened. OFFICER MELLEN EXONERATED. The jury find that the deceased, Charles Lomax, came to his death by « pistol shot wound at the hands of Officer Archibald Mellen, and they further find that the said Charles Lomax, at the time of his death, had a pistol in his hand and was resisting arrest. Officer Mel- len is exonerated from any responsibility. After the verdict was signed the jurors ex- pressed a great deal of dissatisfaction about it as it exonerated the officer and wanted it changed, but the foreman had left the station testants for the same Prize appeared in his wake, but he has finally su in his patents. — accion THE KOCK cKK PARK, A Motion to Exclude Tracts Acquired by Purchase. ‘This afternoon District Attorney Cole, in the Court in General Term, presented « motion with an order directing the appraisement com- mission to exclude from their findings certain trects to which the government has, since the Appointment of the commission, obtained title by purchase, viz: No. 19, A. BR 22, J. D. Cameron; 34, Cowden; 67, B. H. Warder; 80, Mrs. Beall, and 82, Reginald Fendall. There were present Mesers. Jere Wilson, T. A. Lambert, Wm. Stone Abert and others ‘rep- resenting the owners. Mr. Lambert noted an exception to the signing of the order, stating that, im view of the novel character of the pro- ceeding, they were not prepared to at least until th Ppa Sex what the effect jt was not clear that the park commission had the right and to negotiate for any of the lands after the ap- praisement commission entered on their duties. Chief Justice Bingham said that they take the papers and make known their perhaps in the morning. Mr. Wm. Stone Abert said for his clients sted in objecting to the motion for ec ord tempted to negotiate and purchase erty and failed and it appeared to this action precluded their purchase. the purchase and payment for the land men- tioned reduced the fund and thereby all the others were interested. ae chief justice the court would consider the — —