Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1891, Page 3

TELEGRAMS 10 THE STAR LONDON CHRISTMAS TOPICS. Musical and Dramatic Notes Cabled From the English Metropolis. ‘THE PRINCE OF WALES ATTENDS A “SMOKER” — IT WAS AN ARTISTIC SUCCESS—A PLAY THAT THE PIT HISSED—RUDYARD KIPLING TO WED | - | MISS BALESTIER—STRAUSS' NEW OPERA: i Loxpox, Dec. 26.—The Prince of Wales was present on Tuesday at the Stock Exchange Orchestral Society's “smoker,” which was given im Princess Hall. This society was formed in 1883 by @ number of amateurs of musical nected with the London stock ex- It has bee y successful and has aed a lead: among the many amateur m ties of this city. Among the other Clarence, Prince Edward of ‘Saxe- or of London. It assembled to lis- and social sucess and was hugely nyed by ail those fortunate enough to be Presert. The en mee of the royal party into the e for a most enthusiastic ation by the assembled compan e the orchestre played the national a h much graceandspirit. The distix guests were conducted by the reception com- mittee toa place of honor specially reserved for them. They occupied seats front row at a little table,on which were placed handsome satin programs and a plentiful sup- ly of choice whisky, soda and cigars. The ress suits which the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence wore o this occasion were made of slightly rough material, faced with heavy silk. “The vests wore only moderately opened. Goth wore mother-of-pearl shirt studs and wide white ties. choral | hem | FOOT BALL IN THE RAIN, ‘The Kendall’ Second Eleven Defeat the A GAME AT KENDALL GREEN WITNESSED BY EN- ‘THUSIASTS WHO BRAVED THE WEATHER—THE KENDALLS WIN BY SUPERIOR WEIGHS AXD SOME SHARP PLAYING. There was a well contested game of foot ball played at Kendail Green today between the Duponts and the Kendall second eleven. It resulted in a victory for the Kendalls by a score of 18 to 6 From the start they proved themselves to be the stronger and better trained cleven and if it had not been for the individual excellence of some of the Duponts the score would probably have been considerably larger than it was. Only an unusnally good run by Clark, the full back of the Dupont eleven, saved them from being shut out from scoring at all. During most of the game the rain fell steadily and the condition of the ground was such as to effectually prevent any sharp, steady playing THE TEAMS. The two teams lined up as follows: Posttiox. Hubbard. ‘Vanderhoer Do Long. Burviet Howard -Hodge Riv, € “MeDonaid g Right haif. Nale -Fuil back Clar was played on the big ficid back of the college buildings. There was not much of &@ crowd of spectators for the threatening weather scared away most people. Still there were a number of young men and boys from Kendall Green and the High School who stood around theficld and applauded good plays. There were several High Schoo! boys playing on the Duponts. ‘The game was to have begun at 11 o'clock, but there was long delay caused by the fail- ure of the Duponts to put in an appearance. The feature of tho concert was the ballad, “fhe Death of Young s artistic setting of Wordaworth's “The Found- ling of Bolton Abbey” by the president of the socicty, Mr. lead, was given and aronsed marked enthusiasm. Mr. lead is a well-known amateur composer. His work was sung by the choir of male voices added to the society a few years ago. The Prince of Wales was much pleascd with the entertainment and highly complimented President Read on the great success achieved by the society. CHRISTMAS WEEK THEATRICALS. From present indications the Christmas Week theatricals promise to be exceedingly brisk. The reappearance of the Gaiety Com- | the Pany in “Cinder Ellen Up Too Late” was the signal for a swarming of the Gaiety habitues, Tne compauy was accorded a most hearty re- ception by the wuo thronged the theater. But the pit vigor- ously hissed at the end of the performance. Another event of the week was Grace Haw- thorne’s effective personation of Nancy in the American version of “Oliver Twist” at the Olympia. ‘Mr. Celicr’s illness and consequent inability to finish the orchestration have compelled the Postponment of the dress rehearsal at the Lyric of “The Mountebanks,” the opera which is the © tion of himself and Mr. Gilbert. This Tebearsal,uowever, is at last fixed for today and the first performance of the work for Wednes- 7. dirs. R.A. Atwater of Omaha, Neb., who bas been studying for some time in London and Paris with a view of singing opera in France and England, is now in Paris and expects to make her debut in concert this month. Mrs. Atwater's name is Regina. Negotiations are im progress to have Mra. Atwater sing in Ital- ian opera next season at Covent Garden. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, author act 8 the immensely popular “Little Lord Faunt roy.” has taken the Theater Royal for the pro- duction of her new play, “Ihe Showman's Daughter.” STRAUSS’ NEW OPERA. Johann Strauss, in the presence of several intimate friends on Thursday, played the music for his new opera, “Pitter Pasman,” which will be heard for the first time at the Vienna opera house om New Year's day. Ju from the piano rendering of the music, isa e epee work of exquisite melody and skillful orches- tration, the partsfor the ballet displaying ail the composer's unique talent for writing dance music. RUDTARD KIPLING TO MARRY MISS BALESTIER. Rudyard Kipling, the popular story writer, isengaged to be married to the sister of Charles Wolcott Balestier, the young American novelist, who died at Dresden recently. A French government committee of expert has been nppointed to organize in the Bil theque Nationale an exhibit of documents il- lustratory of the Columbus centennary. AMERICAN OPERA SINGERS. Madam de lu Grange of Paris, the well known Professor of singing, said yesterday: “Ameri- an opera siugers are rapidly becoming the first in the world. France is producing no great prima donnas. Weare relying on for- eigners to interpret our best operas. It seems strange that France, which has given to the world so many superb singers, should now fail to produce a single one. Perhaps we may here Perceive @ sign the — much-talked- of decline of the French race. At any rate, America scems free from this failing, for that country is now producing the purest voices, which are now becoming the most prized on our lyric stage. I know singers in the American colony in Paris whose voices Would assure their possessors certain success atopera. But their families object to their entering upon a professional life.” Mme. Adiny, the American prima donna, who has been one’ of the principal singers ut the Paris opera for the past five or six years, will probably sever her connection with that insti- fation th In June she will come to London for the Covent Garden season and there is talk of her making an American tour. es RETURNS FROM DUTCHESS COUNTY. ‘The Canvassers to Appear in Court and State ‘Their Case. New Yorx, Dec. 26.—Two more orders were issued in the Dutchess county contested elec- tion case this morning, making twelve orders in all. An order was granted by Judge Cullen today upon the state board of canvassers re- quiring it to show cause before Judge Mayhem of Albany on Tuesday next why it should not canvass the amended election returns. These show that Deane (rep.) is Last week y should not can- 3 before them which show Osborne, democrat, elected. This order ts also returnable on Tuesday next at which time the order of Judge Cullen will be brought to his attention. An order was also granted by Judge Cullen this morning on Storm Emans, the clerk of Dutchess county, requiring him to show caus: why he should not be punibed for contempt ef court for disobeymg the orders or Judge Cullen. He is cited to appear before the judge im Brooklyn and explain matters. —___ Walt Whitman's Condition. Canes, N. J., Dee. 26.—Walt Whitman’ condition this morning was not such as to gi his attendants any substantial hope of his re- covery. He rallied slightly yesterday and par- took of milk toast and orange juice. A tele- Sram from Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, inquiring after his health, cheered him somewhat yester- dey. Dr. Meailister, who is attending him, joes not speak with any degree of encourage- ment as to the slight rally. © —__ Murdered in a Detroit Cemetery. Derrorr, Micu., Dee. 26.—Yesterday, in the corner of a cemetery here, the body of Fred- erick Z. Pinden was found literally hacked. to pieces. The bloody work had been done with ® batenet, which the dead man carried with him to cut «Christmas tree. The ground in the vicinity gave evidence of « desperate straggle. Robbery is supposed to have been the object of the unknown murderer. eens ‘Tyrone Bank Depositors Angry. Trnoxe, Pa., Dec. 26.—There is great indig- ation today among depositors of the wrecked Tyyone Land,and suits for $30,000have beenen- tered against Cashier Greer ani the stock- holders. A. D. Hoover, the largest stockholder, tranferred his property to J. C. Roller of Phila- deiphia on Thursday. The lisbilitiee are stull mounting up 2s the depositors come to put in clas sebaacdiinican The Throckmorton Case Goes Over, New Youx, Dec. 26.—The court-martial ‘Which is trying Major Charies B. Throckmorton for conduct unLecoming an officer and for issz- short session today, adjourned until Tuesda: Bext on account of the i.aess of the ent's counsel. —— Bor Ocher Telegraphic News ve Pages 1 and great crowd of ardent admirers | & he It was neurer noon when time was called for the first half. Mr. Denison Guilaudet was the referee aud Mr. Lindsey Denison the umpire. THE FIRST HALF. Duponts won the toss and took the ball and the Duponts the south gqal. By good rush- line work the Kendalls went half way down the feld on the V trick. By main strength and weight they carried ball over the line Within two minutes of the beginning of the game. Hubbard made the touch down and Ward kicked a pretty goal, making the score 6 to 0 in favor of the Kendalls. Play was startedin the center of the ficld with ball in the possession of the Duponts. ‘They were outplayed and could make no ground ith the ball. Clarke kicked after three downs to kick and it went to the Kendalls who made steady gains by good rush line work. Duponts got the ball in four downs and McDonald made ten yarde by a fine run around the right end, but the Kendalls got the ball and Ward made one of the prettiest runs of the game, carrying the ball down within forty yards of the Du- ponte’ line. He was tackled and bis leg was 80 badly hurt in falling that he was obliged to re- tire from the game. His place was taken by ‘Phe Kendalls continued to make gains by su- perior weight. Duponts got the leather on a fumble, but could not keep it and were obliged to kick up the field. ‘hey got the ball again in a few minutes and when it was passed to Nale he shoved it under his arm, snd eluding all the Kendalls made a splendid run around the left end and carried it more than half the length of the field and up to within a yard of the Kendalls’ jal line. Church was pushed over the line. bse beapgr-wobare tieing the score at 6 all. icked, but the Duponts recovered the ball, and Clark made another good run. There was no more scoring during the first half, and time was called with the play near the center of the field. ‘THE SECOND HALF. During the intermission the rain began to fall, and continued through almost the entire second half. In this part of the game the Ken- dalls made two more touch downs, from both of which goals were kicked, thus adding 12 more to their score. sande s good guint Begin wiih bus thoy wore a in jut compelled ‘OL and the Kendalls ot fe ball at their thirty i ‘The Dupontegot the ball on four downs, Kendalls recovered possession of it on'a block kick and kept going on up the field with it. It was within Afteen yards of. the Dupont gout when the umpire gave the Kendalls five yards for interference with their snapback. The Duponts protested, but finally yielded the point rather than stop playing. Cowan, who had all slong played a remark- ably strong game for the Kendalls, making a gain every time be had the bail, was pushed over the line for the secoud touch down.” Hub- bard kicked the goal and the score was 12 to 6. The last touch down wasalso made by Cowan within the last thirty seconds of the half, and the goal, a dificult one, was kicked by Hub- Score: Kendalls, 18; Duponts, 6. Beate The Week of Prayer, At a meeting of pastors of the northwest sec- tion of the city recently held it was decided to have union service every evening, except Saturday, during the week of prayer, beginning Monday, January 4, and closing Friday, January 8 The following program was arrang Monday, at Grace Reformed Church, 15th and O streets, Rev. A. T. G. Apple, pastor; Tuesday, Luther Place Memorial Church, 14th'street cir- cle, Rev. Dr. Butler, pastor: Wednesday, Cen- tral Methodist Protestant Church, 12th and M streets, Rev. S. R. Murray, pastor; Thursday, First Baptist Church, 16th and 0 streets, Kev. Dr. Stakely, pastor, and Friday. Unity Presby- terian ‘Chareh, 14th and K streets, Kev. G. Patch, pastor. The subjects are those recommended by the Evangelical Alliance, and the meetings, com- mencing at 7:30 o'clock, will be in charge of the Tespective pastors. ———_ ‘The Pastor Was Remembered. The members of the Metropolitan Baptist Church presented their pastor, Rev. Robert Johnson, with a fine gold watch as a Christmas present, and his wife with a handsome rocking chair. The presentation was made by Mr. H. W. Hamilton in an ap ropriate speech. After- aig in ice cream and ward all present ind other delicacies. ‘The Rock Creek Park. ‘The Rock Creek Park commission has not had a meeting since tho report was made by the appraising commission of the awards made by them. The Court in General Term will meet January 4 for the 4 motion to confirm th of hearing objections that may be made bi property owners After the court has acted it is probable a meeting of the commission will be culled. The law provides that the report of awards shall be approved by the President Lefore it, becomes operative. It is not yet determined bow the report will go to the Presi- dent, but it is thought that it is one of the functions of the managing commission to lay it before the President, who will probably consult commission as to their views regarding report. Acouneil was held in the Walker Memorial Baptist Church Thursday. Rev. J. Milton Wal- dron was moderator and J. W. Patterson, clerk. A resolution was adopted, “That the Walker Memorial Baptist Church is hereby justified in receiving ‘asmembers with- set aera ot ‘dismiseion from the Bhiloab Bap- tist Church, provided these persons shall ve apphed properly to the Shiloah Baptist Church for letters to foin the Walker and have been refused.” poremcs AEs A Sailor Drowned. Dennis Clarke, a sailor on the schooner Mary E.Grandy, fell overboard at the 10th strect wharf this morning and was drowned. said that he had been drinking. His body was recovered and sent to the morgue in the police Patrol wagon. ‘The deceased had room at Xo: $57 9d street of death southwest, where his Coroner Patterson gave a certificate and the body was turned over to his family. “ soir cae sti st .. Marriage Licenses. licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court as follows: John Carpeu- ter and Ida Berkeley of Montgomery county, Md.; Wm. Fulton and Matilda Thomas; Frank ‘and Elle 1B. Dodson Ps A THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C.’ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. 1891-SIXTEEN. PAGES: GAY HOLIDAY SEASON. Social Entertainments for the Com- ing Week. THE NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS. Parties for the Little Ones—Social Gayeties— Many Pretty Weddings—Holiday Visitors Here and Elsewhere—Personal Notes of General Interest. Christmas is over, but its spirit remains so far as the goings and comings of the favored few in society are concerned. It has been a happy Christmas for most of those in high life. From the White House down the scale family reunions have been the ruleand the day went happily on. om today till next Thursday afair share of the hospitalities planned are wholly and solely for the little people and the coming men and maidens home from school. There are few sights more attractive than a Christmas treo party. Folks fecl the beauty of the mingling of color, the lights and the bit of spectacular | brightness more and more as they grow older, and there are few imitations ever refused by grown-up folks to come in and look on. But the social engagements of the week to come run tothe usual pleasures. ‘There ure teas, dances, dinners, evening receptions and two or three fancy dress balls on the tapis. To begin with today’s list: ‘Mrs. MeLanahan and Miss Cornelia McLana- han will give a tea from 4 to 7 to meet their guost, Miss Elizabeth Dale. ‘Tox1ont—The Vice President and Mrs. Mor- ton will giveadinner in honor of Miss Con- stance Lodge. Senor Montt, the Chileaa minister, will give a dinner in honor of Socretary Blaine. Ox Moxpay Mrs, Joha Howard White and Miss Whito will give a reception from 5 to 8. ‘That evening Mrs. Morton will entertain the young dancing class, of which her daughters are members. ‘Miss Lena Hutchinson will be the hostess of a dance for her young friends. Toespay—At 1:30 Tuesday Mra Harrison will give a luncheon. Mrs. Thos. Riggs will give tea at 4 o'clock to meet the Princeton Glec, Banjo and Mando- lin clubs. That evening the concert by the Princeton clubs will take place at the Rifles’ Hall. The atronesses are Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Noble, Mra Wanamaker, Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Romero, Madam ’Men- donea, Mrs. MeMilian, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs. Mattingly and Mrs. Thomas Riggs. Muny large parties have been made up for this event. After the concert Mrs. Mattingly will give a dancing party in honor of these young gentle- men, closing their visit in a most acceptable way. ‘That same evening Miss Julia Waggaman will entertain her young friends at a fancy dress ball. Wepxespar will witness two weddings. That of Miss Rachel Sherman and Dr. Paul Thorn- dike of Boston will take place at Senator Sher- man’s residence at high noon. Father She man will officiate. Besides the family gathe ing invited there are other friends in high offi- cial position who will be present. Owing to the deep mourning which the bride is still wearing the wedding will be as quiet as it ix possible to have it. Miss Fanny Caulficld, daughter of Professor and Mrs. Caulfield, and Mr. George B. Howard of New York will be married at 9:30 the same morning. Owing toa recent family bereave- ment no one will be present at the ceremony save the immediate families. The young couple are to reside in New York. Mrs. Leiter gives a tea at 4 o'clock. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Kauffmann will give a reception from 8 to 11 to meet the members of the National Press Club and their wives. Mr. and Mrs. Beriah Wilkins will give their young sons a dancing party. Ox Tacaspay Mrs. John McLean will gives fancy dress ball at half-past 2 for the little friends of her young son. The occasion also opens up the ‘spacious new dining room re- cently added to the ball room, and which makes the Louse one of the best for entertain- ing in this city. New Year Day receptions will be as numerous as of late years. As a rule the old-fashioned custom of keeping open house is still in vogue with a large portion of the residents, although among those in fashionable life ithas died out. One reason may be that so many of the resident belles and matrons are asked to help at the homes of the officials. All the cabinet families will receive callers and at stated hours, tobe announced later on. ‘The President and Mrs. Harrison will be as- sisted by the ladies of the cabinet and a num- ber of others who are invited to entertein those who linger in the blue room. In many respects the White House reception will be more brilliant than it has been for many years. There is a rumor that the gowns which will see the light that day for the first time will make a gala show all by themselves. Justice and Mrs. Blatchford spent Christmas in New York with their son, Mr. Appleton Blatchford. ‘The weather was pleasant enough on Christ- mas day to tempt one to all sorts of outdoor amusements, if only the ground had been dry. Quite tropical appearance was given many houses by putting out the palms and plants on the front steps. Just to please her little children Mrs. A. C. ‘'yler had a tea party for them on the walk in frout of her house yester- day afternoon after So'clock. The teu things were spread on little tables, and while all had on their street wraps the happy mother and children had a nice time together while they drunk a cup of tea. Miss Alice Everett will spend the holidays in West Virginia, = ‘The friends of Mrs. A. Straus and family, late of Washington, but now of Brooklyn, N.Y., will be pleased to learn of the engagement of "Miss Ida Straus to Morris Alexander of Brook! At home December 27 and January 3, 1 Greene avenue, Brooklyn. Prof. and Mrs, 8. Champney Kingsley of New York are spending the holidays with Mrs. Kingsley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Poesche of 1224 12th street northwest. ‘This is Mrs. Kingsley's first visit to her former home since her marriage. Miss Ella Warfield, whospent Christmas with Mra, Edward Carrington at her country home, “Lorely,” will reurn for the New Year recep- tion at the White House, where she will assist in receiving. Mr. and Mrs. Creigler of Morristown, N. J., have taken the Kindleberger house, corner of 20th and G strects, Miss Creigier 1s’ much ad- mired. Miss Estelle Randali entertained a company of friends last evening at her home, No. 1100 Virginia avenue southwest. Kefreshments were served by Mrs. Randall, dancing indulged and music. rendered by Miss Bere Peters, Migs Margaret Randall, Mise, Preah Kandall, Mr. Wilham J. Bolway, James H. Sprigman and Mr. Harry Randall, 9557) ju 1 ‘Mr. William Clarke apd. daughter, Miss Fannie, are spending thé holidays in Fred- erick city, Md. Mrs. James Valentine Lawrence of Yonkers, N. ¥., is spending the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mra. E. D. E. N. Southworth, at Prospect Cottage. Mrs. G. E. Overton and Miss Overton will re- ceive on Fridays at their residence, 1729 Q street northwest. Mr. Robert Cruit, formerly of this city, and Miss Nellie J. Hall were married in St. Paul last ‘Tuesday evening at the Church of Our Father. Mr. Cruit is pleasantly remembered here, where he was born and raised. Mr. and Mrs. Cruit will make La Grange, @ suburb of Chicago, their permanent home. Dr. and Mrs, Hamlin will give a reception to the congregation of the Chureh of the Covenant on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Mamie Paucher of Adrian, Mich., is vie- iting Mra. H. G. Fleming, 1940 14th street northwest, Miss Gosling of 1224 18th street, who was very ill with pneumonia, is convalescent. Mr. Eugene F. Stephens of Chicago is at home for the holidays at 709 12th street north- wes Mr. and Mrs. Asaph Wilson of Scranton are amg ed the holidays with their daughter, ira. Donald MePherpon, 2229 15th street north- ™ Last Thursday evening Grace M. E. Church i was attired in a white silk, trimmed with chiffon, and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Elma Saunders Groff, jr. A reception was after- ward held at ‘the residence of the bride's nts. Mr.and Mrs. Evans will leave for erstown next week, where they expect to make their future home. Miss Jessie Bar of Baltimore is spending the holidays with her aunt at 412 H street. Mre. H. H. Northup and daughter of Port- land, Ore., are visiting Mrs. J. W, Morris at 909 M street northwest. Dr. F. Anderson, United States navy, and Mrs. Anderson have moved into their new house, 1623 19th street northwest, The Short Story Club mot at the house of the president, Mra. G. Crandell, Inst Wednesday and the author of the evening, Mra. Lucy Leg- gett, read her story entitled ‘That “Hand Write.” The program of music, episodes and recitations was unusually interesting. Miss Mittie Campbell of Toledo is spending the holidays with Mrs. T. F. Schneider. ‘The engagement is announced of Miss Clara Humphreys of this city and Mr. Glen D. Gard- ner of Martinsburg, W.Va. The marriage will take place on the 25th of December. A very pleasant Xmasentertainment was ten- dered the guests of the Franklin and their friends by Mr. J. 8. Duvall and wife. Among those present were Lieut. Walker and family, Mrs. Hyattand Miss Beale Hyatt, Mrs. MeCeney, Judge Agnew and family, Mr. Samuel P. Mrs. Phillips and family, Mrs. English and son, Col and Mrs. McKein, Mrs. Dr. Weisel and family, Mrs. Cook, Miss Anna Browne of Indi- ana, Mr. Fred Allen, Mr. Seldon and family, Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Cavanaugh and Miss Lillie Cavanaugh, Miss Nevins of Penn- sylvania, Dr. David MacMaster of Canada, Miss k. B. Hunter, Miss Hannah Morgan of Ken- tucky, Mr. Charles Burke of New York, Mra. Paxton and daughters, Mr. J. B. Tubman, Mra. J.P. Whiteford, Mr. W. Truxton, Mrs. N. M. Heness, Mrs. J. E. House, Mr. and Mrs. Sprague, Mr. D.’ Miller and family, Mrs, Harrison and daughter, the Misses Morgan, Mr. Harry Ains- worth and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Alger, Mr. Mabery, Wife and son, Miss Lotta Williams, Mr. Cleland, Mr. Fountain and family, Dr. Rosonthal and family, Mrs. Warren and daughter, Miss Mc- Carthy, Mr. King, Mr. G. A. Rock, Mrs. Oburn, Mr. and Mra, Pettigrew, Mr. Burbank, Dr. Wil- liamson of Texas and many others. Mr. William H. Sylvester and Miss Mary Pow- ers were married yesterday at St. Mary's Charch, Rockville, Md. ‘The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fr. C. 0. Rosensteol, with Mr. Paschal Plant as best man and Miss Maie Clemm as bridesmaid. The high altar was illuminated and the Christmas decorations added to the festive occasion. Afterthe honey- moon the newly married couple will take up their residence at 1614 Valley street, West Wash- ington. Mr. Franklin Steelo gave a large party at his residence last night to his gentlemen friends. ‘The dinnor tonight which the Vice President and Mrs. Morton will give isin honor of Miss Lodge and her fiance, Mr. Francis Peabody Gardner of Beston. Mrs. Wilmerding will receive callers on Wednesdays after the Int of January. Mr. Curry, ex-minister to Spain, and Mrs. Curry have cards out for a dinner party on the 5th of January. Miss Hattie Chase has the Misses Chase and Miss Annie Zimmerman of Baltimore and Mi Nellie Wheeler of Crown Point, N. ¥., as gues! for the holidays. Miss Stephens of Baltimore and Miss Jones of Philadelphia are spending the holidays with the Misses Thompson, 1322 New York avenue. ‘Mr. Marshall Cushing, the private secretary of the Postmaster General, and Miss Isabel Mc- Bride Palmer, daughter of Judgo John R. Palmer of Salt Lake City, were married yester- day in San Francisco. They will return to this city about January 10 and will reside at 1419 20th street. Miss Blanche Smith left this evening to spend the remainder of the holidays in Fred- erick City. ee Let Us Have Light. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Why do not the District authorities bring up the Electric Lighting Company with a sharp tura, for the shameful manner in which it vio- lates its obligations and puts at peril thecom- fort and safety of tke public? It used to be quite the thing, and quite the proper thing, too, for the press of the city and indignant correspondents to rail at the gas company for the poor light it furnishes and its general short- comings, and that concern richly deserved all the censure that was visited upon it, and prob- ably more; bu:, in the way of disappointing just expectations, not doing what it undertakes to do, the new corporation can give the oldone @ good many pointers, and it was generally supposed that the managers of the gas company bad nothing to learn in that respect. ‘Taking advantage of the general dissatisfaction with the poor quality of gas furnished for some years past and its exorbi- tant cost the new electric company was able to start off with considerable public. sentiment in its favor, and it thus secured privileges it never would have obtained if popular and official foresight had been as good asits hind sight, From the new concern the public was led to Delieve that it wonid obtain relief from abuses that otherwise seemed ineradicable so long as the gas company was without competition; but what has been the result? From the very first the electric light has been inferior in quality and much poorer than that supplied to most of the cities of the country, and now the average incandescent loops in Washington are little if any better than the gas, which has been the subject of so much just complaint. Furthermore, the electric company grossly violates 1ts distinet obligation in failing to fur- nish any light at all in streets and buildings where it had undertaken to supply it. For many nights past some of the most important and thickly traveled streets of the city have been left in cimmerian darkness, and at a sea- son of the year, too, and at hours of the even- ing when they are more frequented than | at any other time. In an equally shameful manner has the management disre- garded its undertakings with its private cus- tomers. It is, for example, wholly due to that cause that the Corcoran Gallery of Art has not been opened to the public on Friday evenin, in December, as its trustees intended it should be, and in this waya grave wrong has been perpetrated, not only upon the people of Wash- ington, but upon large numbers of visitors to the national capital, as well. It is stated, 1 know, that the company has net sufficient power to supply all its cir- cuits and is earnestly trying to supply the deficiency. But this is no exense. ‘The expla- nation is, in truth, only an aggravation of the offence. "After securing the removal of gas lamps from the strects and gas fixtures from the Corcoran Gallery and other buildings, pub- lic or private, under a promise ‘that ample and superior electric light should be furnished instead, the managers of the new company had no right, legal or moral, to un- dertake to supply new customers until they had first obtained and put in operation sufticient additional power to ensure a decent fulfillment of their old contracts. The existing state of things is disgraceful on the one side and dan- gerouson the other, and it is high time for the press and the auidorities to take the matter vig- orously in hand. Tur Lox. ee A Santa Claus at the Kindergarten. In spite of the unpleasant weather Thursday morning fifty or more little chairs were filled with as many little folke, who had come to All Souls’ Church lecture room to celebrate the Christmas entertainment, provided for them by the little pupils of the National Kindergarten. ‘The band of little workers, presided over by Mrs. William F. Holtzman, had also helped by making twenty candy boxes well filled for them. A pretty tableau, representing a boat-like wagon, with the Christ child, ‘personated by Pauline Bliss, and a smart little Santa Claus, personated by Percy hese pes weny much delight to all. Each child received either a doll or a book, some ea oe a Christmas card. Mra. Ship- pen, Miss Wymons and others sent enongh cake to supply all, Mre. Pollock was assisted by Misses Mayo, Dorland, May, Burr, Waldo Tur- ner, McNulty and Neede: ——— For the Starving in Russia. ‘The following subscriptions for the starving of Russia have been received at Tux Stax office: gan Bradford.. + $2.00 Cc. 8. Jno. Hurley. The East Washington High School, It was expected that the new High School i SHOOTING STARS Sante Claus: “It's hard, but I suppose I must stand it, I brought it on myself.” ‘When the pugilist gets too old for the prize ring he may take advantage of the training he has had to go before the public as the man with the iron jaw. “It was a ‘green’ Christmas,” said the pretty girl upon whom acallow youth had lavished two woeks’ salary. While Past or Future Christmas makes ‘A most important ghost, All know the Christmas present is ‘What some folks prize the most. “What are you going todo with your new skates, Johnny?” asked the caller. “I haven't made up my mind yet,” was the reply, “but I think I'll get sister to tie ribbons on ‘em and fix’em up with gold paint to hang in the parlor.” At holidays let no man scoff; They come consistently; day we may swear off From grievous gluttony. “Did you have» pleasant Christmas in Dig- ville?” asked the hotel clerk of « traveling man. “Protty quiet, wasn't it?” i “Oh, they had some excitement.” “Foot ball gam: “No; just » plain murder.” “Something that should be looked into”—a microscope. “Have you heard of the scheme of employing for money men to act as escorts?” said » young woman. “Yea,” replied Miss Bobleigh, who holdsmales in contempt. “I have even seen advertise- ments in newspapers that read: ‘Wanted—e flat” A GAME OF CRAP. John Galloway Gets Two Sentences and Will Wait for a Third. Yesterday a party of young colored men con- sregated in Mrs. Kate Foley's stable in rear of No. 41 F street northwest and were enjoying a game of “crap” when Mrs, Foley appeared upon the scene and broke up the game. John Galloway, one of the negroes, objected to having the game interrupted and he refused to go, and when Mrs. Foley insisted upon his leaving he pulled a knife from his pocket and cut Mra, Foley across the neck, inflicting a wound about four inches long. Policeman Riley responded and pursued the negro to Mrs. Collins’ stable,where he arrested him. ‘The officer knew the negro, who had just served a six months’ sentence in jail for cutting another man, and he expected trouble. The trouble matorialized and a struggle between the officer and, prisoner ensued. Galloway was finally subdued and locked up, and this morn- in he was taken to the Police Court. ‘or assaulting the officer a sentence of three months was imposed, and he was fined $5 for disorderly conduct. Mrs. Foley was unable to appear and that case was continued. Bee THE COURTS. Cmcvrr Count—Judge Monte I Today—Elizabeth D. Batelle agt. Wm. O. Denison; judgment for plaintiff for $1,027.85. Frank agi. Hirsh; motion for security for costs. Bell agt. Sheridan; motion for new trial sub- mitted. O'Brien ‘agt. B. and 0. RR. Co.; ‘Toepfer agt. same, and Dripps agt. same; de- murrers to pleas submitted. C. Early agt. W. F. Harris; motion for further bill of particu- 8. Equity Court—Judge Hagner. ‘Today—Hoge agt. Burke; sale finally ratified and reference to auditor. Propate Court. Today—Estate of Thomas C. Bourne; will fally proven, Estate cf Mary Stephenson; Jus. A. bse} jualified as administrator. state: of Henr; of Elizal Latest Burial Permits. During the twenty-four hours ending at noon today burial permits were issued from the health office for the following: White—Henry Liesmann, 65 years, catarrhal pneumonia; Chas. Altman, sr., 47 years, con- sumption; Elizabeth E. Withington, 83 years, catarrbal’ pneumonia; Mary “C. ‘Bogert, 69 years, senility; Margaret Flaherty, 68 years, acute bronchitis; Patrick D, Downey, 5 years, croup, membraneous; Wm. 8. Schofield, 33 years, pneumonia; Harold R. Kock, 6 months, pneumonia and diarrhea. Colored—John Green, 70 years, disease of heart; Henrietta Anderson, 45 years, cancer of uterus; Sophia Stevenson, 42 years, typhoid fever; Mary H. Jackson, 38 years, typhoid fever: Lena Cutter, 87 years, consumption: Walter 8. Wood, 1 year, meningitis; James McPherson, 3 months, derttry syphilis; Elizabeth Stotts, 35 illis Fry, 40 years, paraly- Ells $, Green,26 years, phithisis pulaionalis; Lecnard Butler, 12 days, hemorrhage of the umbilical. : —_——_- ‘They Carried Concealed Weapons, Three persons were arrested yesterday on charges of carrying concealed weapons and the cases were heard in Judge Kimball's court this morning. One of the defendants was Somer- set Hipsley, an employe of the U. 8. Express Company. ’Mr. Hipsley's duties aro such that he has property of considerable value under his care from time to time, and, like most other persone so employed, he carrieda revolver, the property of ‘the ‘company. Last might after leaving the office he went out with a friend to enjoy the evening and Policeman Helan ar- rested him. Layyer Cahill defended the case in the Police Court this morning, and while Judge Kimball said he understood the necessity of wing the prererty properly guarded the law could not o violated. In consideration of the circum- stances attending the carrying of the weapon the fine was made €20, the lowestamount under e law. In the other cases William Mudd and Law- rence Dixon were defendants. They were ordi- ary cases of pistol carrying. ‘The judge fined them §40 eac! eee He Made anJAssignment. Herman Koss, dealer in clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes, of 1208:7th street has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Hy- man 8; is the assignee and rence is made ot Louis Gainer, @400. ar The Government's Demurrer. In the case of Frederick Barber, charged with the murder of Agnes Watson in June, 1888, this morning the district attorney filed s demurrer to the defendant's special ples on the ground of former conviction of the same offence and the argament thereon went over till Saturday next. Barber, it will be remembered, was con- victed of the murder of his former mistress drowning her in the Chesapeape and Ohio and the case went up on a motion in arrest of Jadgment. based on a defective description e . ‘This motion was by Messrs, BD, E. Cahill and An Wore and the motion was sustained. new indictment hay ———— Arrzrxoox Tarr eee Neg Mount Vernon Btonm: Boat Csaeeny. fo ran steamer Macalester to Mount Vernon CHRISTMAS AND THE CHOIES, ‘Musical Services in Honor of the Great Festival, Christmas services will be held at E Street Baptist Church tomorrow. The program is as follows: Morning service: Festival Te Deum, in E, D. Buck; Gloria Patri, No. 2, Danks; Beth- lehem, C. Whitney Coombs, solo by Miss Kid- well; Sing, O Heavens, Tours. Evening serv- ice: Gloria, Mozart's twelfth mass; O Sing Unto God, Gounod; Noel Lacome, solo, Mrs. Annie Louise Powell. Following are the mem- bers of the quartet in E Street Church: Soprano, Miss Carrie V. Kidwell; alto, Mrs. Annie Louise Powell; tenor, Dr. A. J. Brown; basso, Mr. Thos. B. Riley; organist, Mrs. A.J. Brown. At St. James P. E. Church Christmas day the services were unusually beautiful and impres- sive. The program was as follows: Pro- cessional. Hymn 59, Adeste Fideles; In- troit, Psalm 8; Gregorian; communion service, Kyrie, Gloria and Laue Tibi, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus qui Venit, Agnus Dei, Gloria in Ex- celsis; R. Redhead, in C; hymn 60, Mendels- sohn; Offertory, “Behold I bring ‘you good tidings;” E. A: Clare 857, Ave Verum; hymn 62, Winche same service will be ‘repeated tomorrow. ‘The choir is composed of: Decami, Otto De Moll, Fred. Benjamin, Harvey Phillips, Louis Cochran, Charles Addison, Mr. Sidney Mathen, rnardine Holmes; cen- , Frank Evans, Charles Miller, Harry Bas- sett, Theoaore Dessez, Caryl Hill, Tom Call: han, Mr. George W. Evans, Mr. Gilbert F. Daw- son, Mr. George Strong; acolytes, Fred. Gro- gan, Harley Grogan. K. A. H. Clark is the or- ganist and choirmaster. The Christmas ser- mon was preached by the rector, Rev. James W. Clark. Christmas services will be held in All Souls’ eine Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. and :30 p.m. The following music will be ren- der ‘Lord, Watson: Those ‘of Saba, Rhine- Christinas anthem, ‘The choir con- sists of Mra. Nellie Shir-Clip, soprano; Mrs. E. R. True, alto; Mr. Frank Baxter, tenor, and Mr. W. A. Widney, bass and director; Dr. Geo. W. Walter, organist. At Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel H. Greene, D. W., pastor, there will be interesting services. The program is as follows: Organ voluntary, selected: chorus, “Jerusalem,” Par- ker; doxologs, choir ai cation, pastor; quartet, “Like Silver Lamps,” Burnby; responsive service, pastor and congre- ation; hymn No. 105, Handel; prayer, pastor; ices and box offermgs;' soprano. solo, ‘Night of Nights,” Van ‘de a mon, pastor; chorus, “Agnus Dei,” Farmer; benediction, pastor; — postlude, selected. The choir’ is com; of—soprano, Miss Bertha D. P. Lincoln; alto, Mrs. Julia T. Bodfish; tenor, Mr. Geo. H. Lillebridge; bass, Mr. Frank Reside; assisted by—sopranos, Miss Florence Anderson, Mrs. F. 0. Congdon, Misses Mabel Davis,’ Alice Humphrey, Bertha Loucks, Sadie Nesbitt, —— Nesbitt, Alice Prentiss, Gussie Prentiss, Etta Searle; altos, Misses ‘Carrie Ayer, Ethel Foster, Jessie Hodgkins, Sadie Humphrey, Mabel Loucks, Helen McKeever, Mabel Stickney, Elizabeth Tabler; tenors, Messrs. F. H. Boyd, F. E. Chapin, J. Davis, Will Everett, Will Greenstreet; ‘Messrs. Frank Ayer, —— Baker, L. D. Bliss, Carl Clemons, Walter Grounsell, W. RB. King, Romoe Searle; organist, Chas. G. Wood- ward; director, Mr. G. H. Lillebridge. There will be interesting Christmas services at the Congregational Church tomorrow. The program was published in Tue Sram of Thurs- ay, but inadvertenly made to appear as if the service was to be held Christmas day. The following program will be rendered to- morrow at McKendree M. E. Church: Morn- img—Calmon the Listening Ear of Night, Danks; Aud There Were Shepherds, Williams: soprano solo by Miss Wilson; Gloria from 12th Mass, Mozart. Evening—Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices, Danks; Si ve Oh, Heavens; Be- hold, I Bring You’ Glad Tidings, by North. Tae choir is composed of the following ladies and gentlemen: Soprani, Misses Katio V. Wil- ton, Bertie Thompron, Helene Nye, Graco Bow- beer. Alice Pillsbury, Mrs. M. N. Light. Alto, Misses Emily Scrivner, Katie Bowbeer. Tenor, Messrs. Charles H. Chase, Harrison E. Crook Basso, Messrs. Soran, 8. $. Nelligar, L. G. Wil- son, E. Swingle. Soprano and directress, Miss Katie V. Wilson. Organist, Laura Chappel. a “ OUTLAW BOB SIMS SURROUNDED. ‘Troops With a Gatling Gun Start to Capture Him and His Gang. A De Soto, Miss, special to the New York World today says: Since the dsys when [ube Burrows held up trains and defied the authorities of Mississippi and Alabams, no outlaw has created so much excitement and terror as “Bob” Sims, the notorious moonshiner of this state. It was in September that Sims and two .of his family were ar- rested for distilling illicit whisky. The ar- rests were made bya deputy United States marshal and the prisoners wero kept guarded in » room at the hotel in Bladen Springs. That night relatives of Sims surrounded the house and, after killing two officers and a private cit- izen and losing two of their number, they res- cued Bob and his companions and escaped to the woods. A mob visited his home and de- stroyed it, and he vowed vengeance against every man in the party, numbering thirty- seven. The first move toward carrying out this threat was made on the night of December 23, when Simsand five of his gang surrounded and set fire to the house of Jolin McMillan, who resides twenty-five miles from this place ina wild and sparsely settled country. Here he committed outrage that wiil linger forever in the memory of the citizens of this section. Before firing the house he and his gang calied to the inmates, six in num- ber, two men, two women and two children, to come out and surrender. The offer was re- fused and then the house was fired. The flames ascended higher and higher, until at last the inmates were compelled to fice from the burning building. As they ran out John McMillan, Jobn Kennedy and Kennedy's seven-vear-old daughter were fired on and killed instantly. Two other girls, seven and twelve years old, were dangerously wounded, as was also Miss Belle McKinzie, a twenty-two- year-old school teacher, boarding with Mec- illan's family. Mrs. John McMillan and a man named Llewellyn were seriously wounded. Intho hurry to leuve the building a little three- year-old child of MeMillan's was forgotten and it was burned to death. After shooting down every one in sight, Me- Millan's store was looted and the gang went for Sims’ home,’ six miles nt news spread with alarming rapidity, and a was quickly summoned and pursuit given. Sims’ house was surrounded, and a hot fight ensued between the two fattions. About five hundred shots were exchanged. The posse lost one man The firing was then suspended and a courier came into De Soto, Miss, and Gov. Thomas G. Jcnes wan asked for aid. 7 o'clock last nighta< @:achment of artillery from the first regiment, Awbams state troops, left Mobile with Gatling gun and will pro- ceed at once to the scene. The outlaws are surrounded and the people are wrought up to high pitch of excitement and hardly anybody in that section has been asleep in the last two or three nights, fearing tonight 5 a visit from the gang. News comes ee ‘They Helped the Orphans. As stated in yesterday's Stan the orphans at St. Vincent's Asylum were enabled, through the kindness of friends of the institution, to have a most happy Christmas. The benefactions were on a larger scale this year than usual. In consequence the little ones had « plentifal of i yaar ees 2 of those whose contributions so liberally pro- vided for the orphans’ Christmas: alter, J. M Ie F Fr ast a2 AN OLD SOLDIER'S DEATH. Am Autopsy Made by the Coroner ona Suspicion of Poison. Yesterday morning the police ambulance was sent for to remove an old soldier from Hayes’ boarding house, No. 101 Pennsylvania avenue, to the hospital, as he was unconscious and unable to speak. The gas had been left turned on in his room, and the odor of the £28 attracted one of the employes to the room, where the occupant was found in the condition stated. The man’s name was James Dowling. Ho was forty-two years old and served as a ser- geant in company B, eighth United States cavalry. He wore a medal of honor for saving ‘& wagon train in the west, but some time ago he lost the medal and had made application for a duplicate. For six months he boarded at No. 227 Penn- qzivania avenue and less than a month ago be left there and went to live at Mr. Hayes’.gWhen he reached Providence Hospital he was placed in a comfortable ward and given every atten- tion, but last night he died. This morning his body was removed to the morgue, and as Dr. Hayes, the physician at the hospital, stated the patient had shown symp- toms of poisoning the coroner was notified and he decided to make an autopsy this afternoon. The police learned today that the deceased bad lived at Tiftin, Obio, and that he bad been acquainted with ‘the Hon. Wm. McKinley the late Congressman Houck of Tennessee. has been an inmate of the Soldiers’ Home at Hampton, Va., and Dayton, Ohio, as well as of the home bere. re ~— 4 ROMANCE OF PARIS, Don Fernando de Sousa de Portugal and His Sewing Girl Wife.- Don Fernando de Souss de Portugal, Mar- quis de Guad, Alcazar de la Mejorada del | Campo and Comte de los Arenales, who died in Biarritz early in this month, bad, says the New York Sun, romance in his history more varied than his name. In 1853 he laid down his diplomatic honors from the Spanish crown and withdrew to private life about town in Paris. He was then forty-three years old and a bachelor and although in the queen city of the world, he made his presence acceptable at the most fashionable clubs ane salons, and in the studios and studies of the fine arts he was ever known as 8 man of eccentric independence. One day about twenty years ago the Spanish nobieman sauntered out on the Elysian Fields without an umbrella aud was caught in ® thunder storm. He sought protection under the umbrella of a young sewing girl, who was hurrying home from her work. She told her titled acquaintance all about the trials of ber trade and her meager wages, and enlisted his sympathy completely for her. Moreover, she was pretty and inno- cent. Every afternoon thereafter for five mouths Don Fernando de Sousa de Portugal waited on the Elysian Fields for the pretty eew- ing girl, and at the beginning éf the sixth month he asked her to marry him. She ac- cepted his long name and inherited honors, and until 1885 they lived together in uninter- rupted happiness. ‘Then she died, leaving him alittle daugnter. Don Fernando de Sousa de Portugal never recovered from the loss of his sewing-girl wife, and he sank into his grave at the end of his four score years in self-chosen isolation and mourning. His one child iber- its bis wealth. ee — —__ The Rush at San Francisco. Capt. Coulson of the revenue cutter Rush re- ports to the Treasury Department his arrival at San Francisco after having cruised during the month of November about the seal islands. Ho describes the weather as being very bad, with high winds, hail and snow, only a few days of the month being clear. Only two vessels were reported as having been in the sealing ground since the Rush left there in September. Most of the seals, he states, had left the rookcries by Novem- ber 25. Capt. Coulson recommends as a pro- tection to the seal in the rookeries thata revenue officer with guards under him be Pisced om the islands of St. George and st "aul for the purpose of doing police duty. In bad weather, he says, it is impossible for vessels to land on the leeward side of the islands, and but little guard daty would be necessary, but in clear weather poachers can readily land and capture seals. A considerable force on such occasions would be necessary to roperly police the rookeries. Capt. Coulson ft the seal islands on December 1, and a gov- ernment agent and the people on ‘the islands are all reported well. suditlcanict Nee neanene eee ‘One Horn Blower Arrested, Policeman Patrick O'Brien was the only policeman in the whole city who arrested a boy for blowing a horn yesterday. The boy was Charlie Gross, and at the police station he was | To required to leave @5 collateral, while the boys in the vicinity of the station and in all other parts of the city were permitted to celebrate the day with their horns unmolested. An information was filed against the boy in the Police Court this morning, and he was a mitted to forfeit #2, the balance of the eral being returned to him. seeeghudomecat oe Transfers of Keal Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: William L. Lederer to T. Semmes, subs 44 and 45, sq. 855; $1,908. Harriette B. Cooledge to John Meliveen, eubs 26 and 27, 8q. 833: @— C. H. Parker to C. D. Holt, subs 18 and 19, sq. 880; €2,950. F. Thomas to Marie L. Willis, sub 5, sq. 527; $—. C. H. Bates to Hettie 4 Tenney, lot 16, blk. 46, Pleasant Plains; @— John Mcliveen to James Richards, subs 26 and 27, 0q. 993; S.A. A. Lipscomb to Ellen Dai- ley et al, lot 42, bik. 43, Holmead Manor: $2,362. Geo. BR. Arringtoa to Jobn T. Mc- Intosh, sub 7, sq. $35; £3,500. M. H. Achison to Maria Tavenner. lot’ 4, sq.770; €—. A. Orcutt to Marion F. Halderman, sub 919; $2,300. Reser tae Killed by a Chicken Bone. Henry A. Kifmire, a buffer employed by the Meriden Britannia Company, died at Meriden, Conn., yesterday morning in consequence of swallowing a chicken bone on Sunday last. It gave him no inconvenience first, but later in the day he began to fecl great pain and applied toa physician, who endeavored unsuccessfully to remove the bone. Mr. Kifmire's condition grew worse, and a further examination showed that the bone had lodged across the entrance to the stomach and had ruptured a blood ves- Mary 19, 64. sel. The physicians;were unable to disi it “Ss ‘hemorrhage nad theseanbiehes An Old Cornell Professor Dead. Prof. C. C. Sbackford died from the grip last night st Brookline, Mass. He was former! president of Somerville University, and for a number of years was a member of the Cornell University faculty. omer Cee See Rattlesnakes Hold the Fort. A dispatch from South Bend, Tex., says: The cabin of Elza Monroe, a negro woman liv- ing s few miles from that city, is at present quite a show for the poople of the vicinity. The but stands on the bank of HG i H E i A Famous Baltimore Case Ends ine Separe ton. * ‘The counsel and friends of Mr.and Mra John Carroll of Baltimore have succeeded in perfecting an agreement of separation and divorce proceedings have been stopped. The agreement was mgned and recorded Thursday afternoon just before the clerk's office at Towson was closed. Mrs. Carroll brought suit for divorce on account of cruelty and drunkenness, and Mr. Carroll filed a cross bill charging his wife with spitting in bis face, throwing water over bim while in bed, going to Newport with persons to whom he objected and Jeaving him to care for the children. An examiner was appointed to take testi- mony and most of it hed beem cubmitied when it was proposed to compromise. To this Mra. Carroll would not onset. It" was thea explained that the testimony was not sufi- ciently conclusive to induce the court to grant s ree. This, with the argument that the scandal would be aired and must reflect on the children, induced Mrs. Carroll to consent toe separation. #% ‘ho terms were ‘tically agreed last month, but objection bad been raised te the disposition of the two youngest children and also the allowance. All this was finally ar- ranged. The agreement entered into recites that the parties “not being able to hive pily together” have agreed to live during the balance of their lives, as they had been separated by a tlivorce. Both relinquish their marital rights in the state of each other, and Mr. C binds bim- self to pay Mrs. Carroll @80 a month for the support of the two children watil shail arrive at maturity. The children remain with the mother in the city mine months of the year, and with the father at“ The Caves" im the country three months, each t having ‘access to them at reasonable hours while in the other's custody. The agreement takes effect at once. ocaennanthhpaocomandian In twenty-one days recently two Russian of- | ficers rode on horseback from Tiftis to Tebe ran--790 miles. They are bound for China. Paul ©. Coffin, dealer in hardware and rail- road supplies at 193 Chambers street, New York, assigned today to Wm. J. Livingston, without preferences, ———— Brsr WILSON & c, WILSON & c. WILSON &c. WILSON & Cc, WILSON & c, WILSON & C. WILSON & C. WILSON & C, WILSON & Cc. WILSON & Cc. WILSON &C. WILSON & C. WILSON & C. WILSON & Cc, WILSON & C, WILSON &C. WILSON &C. Canisius Paesexts + Buy WILSON & CARR'S €3.50 Shoes for Ladies. We make them in Bright and Dull Leather,on the newest toe last. Wide, mediam or harrow tows for Gentlewen. We make nice Caif Hand- Welt Shoe,all styles of laste. ‘These Shoes must be seen to be appreciated. They are all Hand-sowed, and for tender feet they are Just the ‘thing. WILSON & CARR, MOFst nw, — Ates.co Balthinore Store, At 63.50 {022-5t] 4and6 Balto. st. At 63.90 At 3.50 At 63.50 AL 83.50 At 63.50 ALLS At 63.50 At 63.50 At 63.50 At $3.50 At 63.50 At 63.50 At 63.50 ate3.50 At 63.50 Aussra Srat Sacoves, Reerzns AND JACKETS, Astrakhan Reefers and Jackets, ‘Alaska Seal Capes and Muff, Mink Capes and Mutts, Persian Lawb Capes and Mafts, Bieck Marten Capes and Muffa,: Astrakhan Capes and Mutts, ‘Beaver Capes and Mutts, -y Cayes and Muff, Gray Krinuuer Capes and Mafia, ‘Wool Seal Capes and Muffs, ‘French Seal Capes and Mutts, Erench Coney Capes and Muff, 21) ed Ujossum Capes and Mutt, od ‘Boas in Bear, Black Lynx, Bingk Marten, Black Hare and other furs, CARRIAGE ROBES, FLOOR RUGS, FUR TRIM MINGS, GENTS FUR CAPS AND GI.OVES, COACHME}.'S CAPES AND HATS. JAMES ¥. DAVLY sons, no2-te 120. Penneyivants eve, You Pay Casu If you buy for cash visit GRASTI'S DOUBLE STOKES, 1510 and 1522 7ta st. now. Furniture, Carpets, Oiicioth and Wind w Shades, China, Glas, Lamps, Tin, Stove Ware. Nothing sold om instell- went. People comine <rom ali partsof the city. Nome fo away div-acised. Money refunded for anything Rot sat‘stactory. Wedo business right or not stall, Hecesty from principle, not policy, our motto. We Delieve any person who misrepresents, either in effect- ing a sale or writing an advertisement, will steal, It 6. 20, Be. de. s SOc. A good Rocking Chair, @1. Willow 10 #10. Cotton-top Mattress, @2.25. Real Curied Hair Mattress, $12.50. You cant bay the ssaue for Jess than €18. Initial Tumblers, @1 =. dozen. Silver-plated Ware—Spoons, Knives, Forks, &c. S6-pieae Decorated Tea Set, €3.08. Dinner Sets, €7.98t0 $20. In fact, we can furnish yourbouse frou: top to bottom except stoves. Any quantity © Fancy Goods for presents. Don't read this and throw itamde, but make @note and come see. I don't pay for advertiserents to iislead or deceive you. I bave the goods aud 1 Want your trade, All 1 ask of you iste come aud see, GRASTY (the pusher), DOUBLE STOKES. Furniture, Carpets, China, &e., 2510-12 7th at. n.w., bet. PandQe Pure White Selected Pur Rugs, 62.75. ae As Arrnacrive Disrrax. Of the many attractive windows on Pennsyivenis avenue there are none that compare with the elegant ‘and pleasing variety displayed in the windowsof 4. W. BOTELER & SOX, 923 Pennsylvania avenue, Here can be found as complete an assortment of CHINA, GLASS, PIANO AND BANQUET LAMPS, “2 BRIC-A-BRAC, &e., was ever brought toxether, the collection of which, abapted for the Holiday Trade, would charm the most fastidious. Among the many «reetings for Ximes and ‘New Year's none can be found more appropriate thane selection from a china store. The superior qualities of these goods and their suitability for Moliday Pres ents can only be determined by » yiit, which insures @ ‘burchase. as a Ger Tux Besz, THE CONCORD HARNESS, LUTZ & BRO, (697 Penn. eve., adjotning Netienal Hotel, ‘Horee Blankets and Lap Robesat low prices, ea?