Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1892, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1892. t: ought to bring #1. dwelling renting Trice, on easy term: 3 “Tt, WILCOX & HIESTON Pa. ave. and 6th and La. ¥; Wile parkine jentent to depart his is a decided bars: ‘OK SAlE-aiH ST EDW. W. BOKER, 11 loth st. JS-1w* MAGNIFICENT # 350 each suitable for im- ear car, berdic and carette SANDTN.W. ng handsome im- : Will’ Le sold as a@hole oF separately at Wer. LEiroL 2 Wsth and Fsts b. LOTS ON isTH ST, NEAR + Centrally Jocated in the fash- LEIPULD, s.. cor. Jagat ‘North Carolina ‘lille best and most economical square in the riet; to an thutediate purchaser only 4 i ie HT LEIPOLB. ECuNOMICAL LOT ¢ + within a block of the si wo. K. jonly #2. hand Fats nw. GH SALE— TB. w.. at the ow figure ot 81. D, =. w. cor. 1th and f sts. Dew. and F, facing west. a desir- mnt to alley; $150 per fvot. ‘SUAS feet to wide alley, $1.40 . near Hancock Cirele, corner lot, 48x80. Braney snr two lute weet stout: Se iusto: Several Sine lots, soe si JOWN B_ WIGHT, SORSALE— THREE LOTS 21 PT, SINCHES BY SG ide alley on Wasuington Poe SALE—coLOMpia HEIGHTS_PRINCETON yx lo each if sold within ‘at asreat bargain. Hist. above F st, reduced to on [ith si. mw. reduced to between Band © 14th between Rand § oF 40 teet with a depth of Fiic, FOX & BRO’ ssh blaterial for baud <property bas been WALKEG & SUN, 1008 Fee Ss cbustts ave and 1 PAYMENT VER’ ho New Jersey av teach. cheap, £10. ALLES EARLY, ws Lath or SL BUDeaces: ¥ 40h ot. uw. did REAL ESTATE. Pr FARM BAKGAIN IF BOUGHT AT D.scre fara, routing on salt wnt bay Ride resort: {he Chesayeake bay and Severn rivet 1ur owe ug Cue; OnLy €U,0U0; COUNTRY ose to Anuapous 3 asi: ualance cn I te of choice trust, tate’ before this dase GORDON & BRO., 918 F st. now. For Tar Hounars. Glace Frait of first-class quality end freeh—packed im beautital French boxes of diiferent shapes, WANT MUSIC, WHEN YOU WANT When you wantS aud l-cent She nawe of the piece WHPED, 905 wet. MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN ‘ON TO LOAN IN pIT A D AM per cent on D. ©. real « 3, 8, carriages Or other security, without re- ov.!, abd warehouse receipts, anteres! Adress CONFIDENTIAL, 1023 Park av ocay bia LOAN, a IN SUMS 4 kOM 9500 UPWARD, AT THE LOWEST RATE OF INTEREST, oN REAL ESTATE IN THIS DISTRICT. 1 Sus LOU: $100 Lo $10,000, Bt wowest rates of iiterest. iy A PHALL T4iy New hors uve. | $10,00U To FU “oN Ee1Are. no20 THOS. F. WAGGAMAN. MONEY 70 LOAN AT 6 VER CENT ON 2M estate im District of Cosumbia. baullu & JEFFonDs, _note-tt O11 1th St. now. \ OSEY To LOAN AT 6 FER CENT IN SUMS 2M to suit, Large amounts a specaity. Also, 4s axents of the United Security Life lusuranceand Trust Company of Peubsy.valua, We uake instalment :0aus of any amount, ‘Quarterly OF sell anuually. Goce building loans aise cousitered. 2. a. BMLIM & SUNS, We "[° EQAN- 35,033,000 ON MEAL ESTATE IS the cty of Washington. No de.ay Leyoud exau uation of titie.&c. LADLERDAY & MALLEKA. God Fst. Facile bunains. Oeste MOSEX 10 L085 IN SUMS 10 SUIT, AL OAND Oper cent, on D. C, reul estate security. PEAK 1. RAWLINGS, Todo be. aye. jon Fire ins. Co.'s office.) aus ‘Cthe Arun }O-YOU WAN MONEX—$10 1Ueiu0 1U LuAN t low interest on turnituze, pianos, horses, Waxens, housel.o.d xouds oF utLer persunul prep Prmeipal aud interest payable in Weekly or livuting Fayinents; no Feuoval of Koods frou ie Aduress BOX 8, Star ufhice. NEY 10 TN ANY SUNS DESK jowest rates of terest on approved real estate Usted within the District of Coruuuio; Le dey Joba tte Lecessaiy 16F examination of titie ald yeep AiutiUn OF paper, Colson teasuualie. BHOS. JTIsiiLi. & CO. ONEY 10 LOAN ON REAL STALE Ot FILST- 3s at lowest rates of interest; no de- cunts is Rood. EEN, TOMOREOW’S STAR Some of the Gooa Things so appearin fater| IN SENATORIAL HOMES day's Issue. ‘The following are a few of the special chap- ters which will be found in Saturday's sixteen- page Stan: EUROPEAN HINTS FOR WASHINGTON. (Ilustrated.) Berlin's elevated railway, and European railroad stations. THE LONG BRIDGE OBSTRUCTION. (Ilus- trated.) A congressional proposition which would make Washington the American Venice. THE ARTIST OF THE BROAD STREET HOSPITAL. (Iilustrated.) An entertaining love story written exclusively for Tue Evesixo Stan, COSTUMES FOR THE NEW YEAR. (Ilus- trated.) Valuable suggestions for women who want to be well dressed. HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. (Iilus- trated.) How the system of legislation by committees was deyeloped. IF WAR, WHAT THEN? How Uncle Sam is prepared to fight Chile if compelled to. ATTRACTIVE HOMEs. Ingenuity and taste in changing rooms for reception purposes SCATTERING SEEDS ABROAD. Curious methods which nature adopts €or distributing them. RIGHTS OF WOMEN How the effort to secure constitutional amendment is to be renewed. REAL E: MATTERS. About the new railroad enterprise, with ter- minus in Georgetown, and other matters of interest. NEW YORK NOTES. Some interesting gossip about the metropolis and the Gothamites. By Tug Stan's special correspondent, UNDER POLICE CONTROL. "ie CES ; : approved District real estates ue desea Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers and Mt. M1. FAKKER, their troubles. _mho T4i5 F ot Mose to boas JM in sums to suit, at lowest rates, on approved real ite Security. FILCH, FOX & BKOW, 145 Feunsylvania aventie. TO LOAN—IN SUMS UF FKOM $300 UP AML to $25,000 on approved real estate sec etay. DUGAN & BULLE: apete Gov F stn Mo? EY TO LOAN ON KEAL ESTATE AT LOW- DM est rates. WASH N Dani NuOw bli, Surcessor te DANENHUWEI & SON, cor. Liti'and stn « oN FOR_SALE_LOTS. Dest vr ore Until the season lias opened and the electric road is in operation, as prices will take a big advance, Buy now aud xet the Lenefit of the advance, which is bound to come, in FORT MEYER HEIGHTS. ‘This subdivision is the prettiest one around Wash- ington. A natural park, with a magnificent view of the entire city and surrounding country. Elevation of 200 feet. An electric road right through center of property. Beautisui oak trees, affording abundance of suace. ‘Fure water ; uealty location; only one-half wile trou: city limits. Half-mile frontage on Military road and adjolus Fort Meyer. Large force at work grading streets and making other extensive unprovements. ‘The attention of non-residents is called to this prop- erty. No piace in the United States offers a better chauce for safe and profitable investment than this beautitul city of Washington, which will in a few ‘Years be the social and wteiiectual as Well as the polit- ieal center of the United States. Our agents are ready at all times to drive parties out to inspect the property. ‘Look into it before purchasing elsewhere, ‘Maps, terms, &c., at offices of ROBINSON & LODGE, Investment and Real Estate Brokers, 85 and 9 Atlantic building, ad 928 and 930 F st, n.w, ee RIGHT WOOD PARK. ADVANTAGL5 SHURT DISTANCE FROM ALL DEPART- SiLkr1 CARS PASS THE PROPERTY. LAKGE FRONTAGE OX BEIGHA WOOD AVE., ILLINUIS AVE. AND MAGNOLIA AVE. Beick FAVEMEN, ON BRIGHT WOOD AVE. 2.400 FEET EAST OF NALLUNAL FAKE. Hucoks aXv CULLAGES NUW BEING BUILT. BIKEL IS BEING GRADED BY GUVEKNMEN NUw id tie Tie 10 PURCHASE Luts, Ad The IMPRUVEMENID NOW BEING MADE AND FHOSYECIIVE, POWER BUAD, WL FUKCE A LAKGE AD¥ ANCE Is THE DYRING. CAMKIAGES. BUCKBUAKDS AND ULMER VEE HICLES AL YOU SEnVICE FROMD A. al. 105 P. M. DAILY. JAKE A KIDE EVEN Lt }UU Du NUL WAN: ToBLi. HERRON & RAMEY, @1-Im 1007 F st. FO® 84Le-Lors. PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC. wy AMEKUVEMENT COMPANY. MAGNIFICENT VILLA S11ES—OF ONE OK MORE ACKES— “Aud FINE BUILDING LOTS ‘On PALISADES UF 1HE POTOMAC, CONDUIT KUAL. — TERMS, in every case, 10 SUIT THE PURCHASER. ‘Duals ‘Some of vur cuvice joteeab Le Lougut as ry #25 CASH, BALANCE 1N 5 MALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. aa SEVERAL FINE RESIDENCES ARE NOW BEING BKECIED ON FRUF.K1Y ALKEADY SOLD. THOSE ¥ULCHASING NOW are sure to HANDSOME PKUE 115 in the eur tuture. For plats, pauphuets abu iurtber imlormation ap- ply at company suthce, veisus die # st. n.w.. Washington, D.C. Taz Dissorvmox Sauce OF FINE TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING And Gent's Furnishing Goods is still going on and ‘will only last afew days ionger! The stock must be closed out regardless of cost. Men's Suits and Over- ‘coats.at 50 cents on the dollar. Boys" Suits and Overcoats at 50 cents on the dollar. Children's Suitsand Overcoats at 50 cents on the dollar, ‘You shouid not mise this CHANCE to get Fine ‘Tailor-made Clothing at 50 cents on the dollar, THE LONDON AXD LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO., Sd ‘th and G sts, You Cax Manx + +e ees Tue Comsa+ e+e + Careful Living. Why not? Careful ving means Careful Buying. (By our ining "your Movsefurnisiaug Goods, Stoves, Carpets, Purmitu Luataliment Plan the expcaiuiare never Un telt, a You yo Siyail amount each months 292 8 Weare willing toerything in stock st 20 per cent iene than the sane goote have ever been sola for anuee There t= Pariety, too, 1n every nook and comer of our bux’ Daiiding: Here team excellent Opportun:ty to procure the very. beat Quality in articies of hose aloromient at See mininal pre ee ats Koc cece ceces Jonx Surmms fee oe 0 6 oo © Cashand Credit House, sey * 452 Passa, Ave N.W. Rertatrso— Rerrarixa. All work done at our own factory. Aso in stole » line of FINE SILVER-PLATED WARE. KANN & SONS’ MANUFACTURING CO., — +00 . CHASE AT THE WHITE HOUSE. He Informs Mr. Ualford of the Kesult—A Denial From Mr. Cahill. The administration was given come infor tion concerning the muddle in District politics this morning by W. Caivin Chase, the editor of nd leader of the anti-Carson wing of the republican party within the “ten miles square.” He called at the White House this morning and asked to sce Mr. Hulford, the private sec- retary. He hax been at the White House in conversation with Mr. Halford and has chatied with him on several occasions. His errand this morning was to impart the information that at the primary meetings of republicans held Tuesday night in the District his side ad gained a victory. and that, in pursuance of the call issued by Maj. Davis, the central committee so selected would meet on the 12th instant for organization. ‘These facts were given with an earnestness that was impressive. Mr. Halford suid that he was glad to be told of the progress of things in the District and ina very few minutes the interview was over. MR. CAHILL DENIES. A publication to the effect that Daniel E. Ca- hill said that he had given Chase $65 to work for Mr. Cabill's election asa delegate to Min- neapolis has called out some indignant denials both from Mr. Cahill and from the friends of Mr. Chase, Mr. Cahili today addressed Mr. Chase a letter in which he said: “Iam surprised that one W. H. Johnson should state that Mr. Andrew Gleeson or any one else intimated that I gave you $63 or any other sum for use in the late primaries, You have never directly or indirectly “received as much as one cent from me for any such pur- pose and of course Mr. Gleeson did not and could not utter unything of the kind.” ————— RAILKOAD OCCUPANCY. Capt. Rossell’s Amendment to Senate Bill 1142 Approved by the Commissioners. ‘The Commissioners recently received from the Senate committee on the District of Co- lumbia Senate bill 1142, which authorizes the construction, extension and use of a lateral branch of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad into the District of Columbia. The object of the bill is to gain for the Balti- more and Potomac Railroad Company room for an additional track from the foot of 14th street southwest to the Long bridge; in return for this the railroad is required to construct a highway parallel to their tracks and fifty fect from them, said highway to be fifty fect in width and to cost not more than $25,000. In reporting upon the bill Capt. Kossell says it is well to have this work done and thinks that the arrangement would be for the mutual advantage of the District and the railroad. He recommends that the surn of €25,000 be left out \d that the company be required to construct a highway with footwalks in a manner satisfac- tory to the commissioners or the officer in charge of public buildings and grounds before they be given the right to use the present pub- fig highway in wae by the pubs. The Commissioners discussed the matter in board session today and approved Capt. Ros, sell’s recommendation. ‘Ihey recommended the passage of the bill in accordance with the amendments suggested by Capt. Kossell, po smo amity ALEXANDRIA, crry scHoor, BOARD, ‘The city school board held its January meet- ing last night, President Smith in the chair. A protest was adopted against an act now pend- ing in the general assembly requiring on the ad- mission of the children of city property hold- ers, residing in the country, to city schools the payment of #1 per month above tire cost of tuition. The superintendant of schools said that the city schools of Alexandria were al- ready full and scores were waiting for seats. ‘There was no money to build more school houses and every dollar's worth of city school property was mortgaged, so that the city is not yet able to educate its own children. It would overwhelm the schools if the country children were poured in upon him. A number of bills of Messrs. Thomas Hoy, Henry Willett, E. E. Padgett and others were ordered to be paid and a bill of Wellington Thomas referred to the finance committee. THE WORK OF THE PUELIC scifooLs, The superintendent of schools has prepared and submitted a sfatement of the condition of the city schools at the closing for the holidays. ‘The following shows the enrollment and at- tendance: Enrotl- Attend- School. ment. ance. Washington (white boys). 506 Lee (white girls) 363 Snowden (colored boys)... .-.326 208 Hallowell (colored girls).....298 277 ‘This gives an average attendance of over 95 percent. There were waiting for admission to the white schools sixty-eight applicants, and seven waited for seats in the colored boys’ schocl, but the colored girls’ school had sufli- cient accommodation. PYTHIAN CELEBRATION. ‘The Opera House was made last night the scene of a delightful entertainment, couducted by Mechanics’ Lodge, No.8, Knights of Pythias. A large number of Washington knights were in attendance, and tho Alexandria Drum Corps made the town vocal asthe various Pythien escorts moved throngh the streets. ‘The exer- ciaca at the Opera House were made up of, the installation of the officers for the ensuing term and yocal and instrumental music. y ENFORCING THE Laws. Mayor Strauss is now enforcing all the laws of the corporation. He bas succeeded in col- lecting all the license taxes except six or seven dollars and is now pressing the enforcement of the new law whic! juires the removal of snow from the sidewalks. ‘The pedestrian meets in Alexandria much less obstruction by snowed-under sidewalks than he does in Wash- ington, for here the public authorities have the pavements in the neighborhood of the pub- lie buildings cleared of snow. A NEW Pastor. Rev. T. H. Rice, jr., the new pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, addressed the Campinas Workers, » society supporting mis- sions in Brazil, at tho church this afternoon. = will in a short time assume the pastorate of - Yee Ladies of Official Circles at Home Yesterday. IN HOSPITABLE MANSIONS. ‘Well-Known Society Ladies and Their Recep- tions—Fashionable Events to Take Place in the Near Future—Receptions, Dinners and ‘Teas—Personal Notes of Interest. The receptions yesterday afternoon were largely attended, although m: tors’ wives were’ themselves p: number, however, of Senators’ families who now keep house in this city has grown so largo that it has become quite a difiicult task to make more than a comparati Visits. Another reason is’ that these hostesses make their receptions 60 attractive that it is practically impousible to leave them—as quickly asa long list of calls would require. land Standiord, Mra. McPherson, Mrs. and Miss Quay, Mrs. Carlisle and ber ‘Thompson’ and. Miss Helm and were making calls themselves, rs. Morrill was prevented from seeing her ds by a bad cold, which has confined her to her room all week. Among those who were at home were Mrs. Frye, whose bright, pleasant parlors at the Hamilton were crowded by her friends. Mrs. Chandler had Mrs. Jobn Chandler and Miss Chandler with her. Mrs. Dolph had Mrs. C. A. Dolph, who starts west again ina few days, Mrs. John D. Green of Portland, who has just come for Mrs. Dolph, and Mrs. Nixon to receive with ing calls. The ely small part of the Mrs. Gorman, whose delightful home life is always so attractive at her receptions, had her two elder daughters with her, and always crowded parlors. Mrs. Johu Sherman had many congratula- tions on the Senator's re-election. superbly gowned, und the diamonds that glist- ere a part of the famous set sent by the khedive to her niece, Mrs. Min- n Fitch,years ago. As is well known, broken up and divided among Mrs. and Miss Harter of field and Miss Mary Mitchell of the samo Mra. Walker, Aiggs und Miss Sherman assisted in receiving. Mrs. Culiom and her sis ened at her th ter, with Mrs. Ridgely die, made a pleasant group yester- day at the Cullom residence on Highiand Ter- Both Mrs. Ridgely and Mre. Hardie are to their parents. ‘Mrs. Davis was also at home to her friends, Mrs. Scarow of Minneapolis, the winter with her, Mre. ‘a, Miss. Moore and’ Miss on for a lengthy v ving her siste who is spendin: Ravenburg re auderson’s home looked particularly attractive yesterday afternoon. She had Mrs. ving with ber. The latter sat gene Hale was formally at home for the first time yesterday in her, splendid new She received im the corrfer room,which is the yeliow parlor and has always the advan- 5 its other beau- Birs. Hale enjoys sceing her friends take pleasure in looking at her house, and yestes- day there came many opportunities. She was elegantly dressed in gray velvet. ler, her mother, received with her. room Mrs. Phil. Sheridan and Miss Blaine did the honors, while Miss Waliack acted as guide. Mrs. Charles Gibson had a flattering turnout of her friends yesterday. Senator Gibson also. dif good wishes of his triends can influence the Maryland legislature he will re- nate indefinitely. Mrs. Gibson had Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs, McCreary, Mrs. Goodnight, Mrs. Tucker and Miss Comp ton to meet her callers. ‘The refreshinent table had two enormous bowls of champagne and after two old Maryland re- maim in the § claret punch, ma Mrs. Walthall and her pretty daughter, Miss Courtney, were receiving yesterday, and, as usual, their parlors were thronged. dining room Miss Kenna, daughter of the West Virginia Senator, and Miss Thompson offered tea and bouillon with an attractiveness that was the best possible flavo: Mrs. MeMiilan and her daughter had Mrs. Radcliffe, who is Mrs. Wanamaker’s guest, re- ceiving with her yesterday and had a brilliant, d Miss Brice will arrive in a few days at the Arlington. Jarey and Mrs, Warren, wives of the Wyoming Senators, are also expected shortly. Chauncey Reynolds and the Misses Reynolds, who have lately gone to housekeep- ere at home yesterday ed company of their -ynolds received in u becoming costume of black'satin and lace, Miss Keynolds was prettily gowned in yellow and M Reynolds in white silk. ing at 2027 P stree afternoon to an in friends. Mre. k ‘Miss Mattingly, Miss Miss Turnbull of Baltimore, Miss Wood- ward, Miss Florence Thomas, Miss Lulie Will- jamson and Miss Webster assisted in receiving. re Col. and Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Cilley, Mr. Cul Mr. Wallace, Admiral and Mrs. Skerrett, Col. Woodward, Mrs. James Kelly, Maj. ker, Mrs. Jeffries and Miss Arm- Mrs. Komero, Mra. Menceal, Gen. Beverly Robertson, Mr. Weich, Dir. Lee, the Misses Gibson, Mr. Kemps and Among the guests Mr. and Mrs. Veaz: Gen. Van Vliet, Miss Edes will give a tea on Wednesday, the 13th, from 4 to 7. Mr. Greger has asked a few friends next ing, after the diplomatic recep- tiun at the White House, over to the Russian legation to a musicale. Morton will receive for McPherson will have her niece, Miss -Auna McPherson, with her all nearly the winter, and will give a luncheon im her honor on the uncefote and Lieut. and Mrs. Williams gave a dinner party last night to Mr. George W. Allen of St. Louis. ‘The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Jones and Mr. F. A. Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Leiter will give a reception to- night, to be followed by a leap year german, ‘Ike young ladies invited have the delightful privilege of sending bouquets to the men, whom they have also invited to dance. Mrs. Audenried will entertain the French minister, M. Patenotre, at dinner tonight. Miss Carrie Donahue of Cincinnati is the guest of Miss Burbridge in Hillyer place. Mre. J. B. Houston and Miss Houston of New York. with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, are the gucsts of Mrs. Webb, K strect northwest. Miss Leach of Terre Haute, Ind., who has been with the Misses MacGregor at the Elsmere for two weeks, returns home tomorrow. Apleasant dancing reception was given by the Marguerite Picasure Club last evening at all. Among those present were Misses Melutire, Burke, Laugraf, Liuskey, Hewston, Semmeibauer, Crouse, Grittin, Shes Donahue, Hood, Sauer, shea, Muldoon, Mack; Shultz, Newyahr, Kiles, Hall, Connelly tley, “Manion, Grass, Repetti, Mur- Crowley, Niland and Bash. Mrs. Malcolm N. MacLaren, who has been spending some months with her daughter, Mre. 8 at 1001 Vermont avenue, is very ili with the grip. Mrs. Woiff, who has been se- riously indisposed, is recovering. Mrs. Neil Belt gavea tea yesterday from 4 to6. The hostess wore a gown of corn colored ilk and gauze with diamond ornaments. She wasassietod by her aunt, Mrs, Nelson, in black Miss V. Faust, in white dotted gauze; Miss snestock, iu blue brocade; Miss Long, pink Alisé Emily Long, in white gauz de chine, and Miss Nina Harvie, in blue silk and ganze.’ Among those present were Gen. and Mrs. Paine, Mr. and Aira. Story B. Ladd, Dr, Dr. and Miss MeCalla, send, Miss Hattie Martin, Mr.and Mrs. Win. Mattingly, Capt. and ML Winchell, in bine crepe and Mrs. Wadsworth, Gen. aud Miss Town- MeNally, Dr. and Chief Engineer ’ Johnson, ‘sign and Mra, Stone, Dr. A. B. MeDowell, Col. and Mrs. Hancock, Gen. ight, Lieut. and Mrs. Snowden, J. G. Gilley, Maj. and Mrs. E. Kathbone, Gen. and Sirs. Edgu: Allen, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mrs. R. Chris wife and daughter, and Mrs. N. Wri; Chiet Justice Bir ngham, Mre. ve Maj. and Mrs, F. Gates aud Gen. and Mra. Pat The Arguo Club celebrated the fourth anni- ganization by entertaining ite Gochren om ‘nuweday event last. ‘Tho guests wero received by ofthe club, assisted by Mrs. Prevost and Mrs. Mrs. Whitaker, Miss Beile Davenj DeWolt, Miss Wi Vernon Es itedge,' E. Davis, Benjamin yersary of its 01 friends at the it wore Mrs. Safford, Miss Daven; Mise Butterfield, en ere J. Walter Wheatley, Marcas B. May, Josiah T. comb and Harry Turner Newcomb. Din- ner was served, at the conclusion of which the president, Mr. Hodges, made a brief address of welcome and toasts were responded to by Mesers. Harry Turner Newcomb, Marcus B. May, Rhesa G. DuBois and Josiah T. Newcomb. ‘The ball room was then thrown open and ma- sic and dancing concluded the evening's en- tertainment. + Mr. and Mra. George C. Bloomer entertained their friends yesterday afternoon at a high tea, when the youthfnl hostess received in a pretty gown of white crepe and lace. She had as- sisting her Miss Louise Mitchell, who was girlishly dressed in white crepe and lace, the Misses Maury and Miss Victoria Emory.’ In the dining room Mrs. J. Fairficld Carpenter sat at the head of the table and poured choco- late, while sfiss Phenix served tea. Among the guests were Minister Guzman, Miss Marga- ret Cox, Miss Janie Cox, Mr. and Mrs. William Hayward, Mra. Thos. Riggs, Lieut. and Mrs. Denny,Dr. and Mrs. Dickson, Mre, Romero, Mrs. Menocal, Mr. Oscar Menocal, the Misses Mendonca, Mr. Frank Robinson, Mr. Harry Wyeth, Gen. and Mrs. Rochester, the Misses Hutchinson, Mrs. Franklin Steele, Miss Steele, Mr. J. F. Carpenter, Mrs. and. Miss Hopkins, Mrs. C. C. Thom, Mrs, Schofield and Mrs. Avery De Lano Andrews, Mrs. Vance, Mr. Harry Martin, Mrs. Preston Sands, Mrs. Holgate, Mrs. Carroll’ Mercer, Admiral and Miss Almy,’ Miss Townsend. The first public reception of the season of Mrs. Harrison will be held at the Executive Mansion tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 5 c'clock. Mrs, Harrison will be assisted by Mrs, Justice Gray and Mrs: Justice Brewer. No cards aro issued. Miss Estes and Miss Read of Texas are visiting Mrs. Representative Culberson at the Metro- politan. Both are noted belles of the lone star state, and they will be quite an acquisition to Washington society this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chester Bassett have issued invitations for a card party on Saturday evening. Mrs. Geo, F. Cutter will be at home inform-, ally to her friends for the present at 1501 Mas- sachusctts avenue. Mrs. Mendonca will not keep a-day for call- ers this year, but will give a series of teas and card recéptions. Mrs. W. D. Bynum of 1314 19th street will |receive Saturday, assisted by Miss Bynum, Miss Brickner, Miss Brum and Miss Smith. Mrs, Julia Clarke gave a pleasant whist party Wednesday evening at her brother's residence, 1808 H street. Among those present were Miss an of Tennessee, Dr. and Mrs. Russell, the Misses At Lee, Miva McCanty, Mrs. Alexander, Dr. Middleton, Mr. Whiting and Mr. Bramwell. Mrs. Pierce, widow of Capt. Henry Hubbard Piecce, U. S. A., has returned to hor native , and, with her daughters, is located for the winter at Lith street’ northwest. Mrs. Vierce’s only son died in Carlisle, Pa., in No- vember. Mrs. Charles E. Hagner was suddenly taken ill last evening and for several hours her life was despaired of. ‘Today she has rallied some- what, but great anxiety is still felt by all con- cerning her condition. Mrs. Almena B. Williams will not receive Sat- urday of this week because of illness. Miss Mary Irene Febiger, only daughter of niral Febiger, was married in New York, dnesday, December 30, to M. Alexandro Bos- nde Gatagnol, son of Gen. de Garagnol of the French army. The wedding was a very quict onc at the residence of Mrs. Anderson, the bride’s aunt, and the ceremony was performed by her cousin, Rev. Harmer C. Denny, 8. J. Alter visiting ‘her former home, Londonderry, near Easton, Md., the happy pair will probably make a sbort stay in this city. ‘There was a surprise party given at Mrs. Brown's, 418 11th street southwest, to her sis- ter, Miss Eva Kutterhof, last evening. Among those present were Mra Cleaver, Mrs. Conard, Mrs. Stepper. Mrs, Langley, Mr.’ and Mrs. O! son, Miss Olson, Miss i. Gallahorn, Mi Shughrue, Miss 'S. Langley, Miss Detierine, Mise Arnold, Mr. H. Horan, Mr. Davis, Mr. Rees, Mr. W. Scott, Mr. G. Gallahorn, Mr. Woods, Mr. Willner, Mr. E. Brown, Mr.’ Will- iams, Mr. F. Langley, Mr. Goodall, Mr. M, Brown, Mr. O'Hare, Mr. G. Langley and Mr. J. Horan. Refreshments were served and danc- ing was continued until a late hour. The parlors of Col. and Mrs. W. Crawford of Corcoran street were crowded by members and friends of the 8. L. W. Clud on Wednesday evening. The feature of the evening was a proarestive whist party given in honor of Mr. Ralph Everett, president of the club, prior to his departure for an extended northern tour. ‘The ladies’ first prize was captured by Miss Adelaide Borbeck, the gentiemen’s by Mr. Frank Armistead and the boobies by Miss Helen Palmer and Mr. H. J. Kogers. ‘The prizes were unique and appropriate. ‘The guests included Mr. R. Everett, Miss H. Palmer, Mr. H. Craw- ford, Miss Nona Riordan, Mr. ¥. Parke, Miss A. Daiton, Mr, Frank Armistead, Miss Adelaide Borbeck, Mr. F. Davis, Miss Minnetta Johnson, Mr. 8. Hamilton, Miss C. Miller, Mr. J. H. Jonson, Miss Nellie Clarke, Mr. W. H. Stofer, Miss M. Armistead, Mr. H. M. Williard, Miss RL ‘Taylor, Mr. E. Huntley, Miss B. Ross, Capt. R. E. Morgan and Miss H.’Dixon. NAVAL VETERANS. Admiral Wells’ Order in Regard to the Next Annual Gathering. The National Association of Naval Veterans of the United States are making arrangements for the next annual gathering. Ina general order just issued William §. Wells, rear ad- miral commanding, has the following to say relative to the next meeti Nearly all naval veterans are members of the Grand Army of the Republic, therefore bear in mind your various and imperative duties at the coming encampment. It isa matter of grateful satisfaction to observe in our esteemed commander-in-chief’s general or- der No. 6 that the yeteran sailor is not forgot- ten by this distinguished soldier, as the order assigns the National Association of Naval Vet- crany to a position in the line of the grand parade of the G. A. R. on September 20 at the twenty-sixth national encampment. ‘Therefore, the veteran Union soldier and the veteran Union sailor, the army and the navy, will appear in line of parade in separate divi- sions, equally proud to wear the badge of the Grand Army and receive tho plaudits of the people as we puss in review in that grand pa- rade. ‘There is no change in the program from that announced in general order No. 2 in re- gard to the Baltimore reunion, except the time, which will now have to conform to that arranged for the twenty-sixth G.A.R. en- campiment, therefore our first assembling in Baltimore will be on the evening of ‘Thursday, September 15; but further details will be an- nounced. — A Youthful but Persistent Criminal. Chas. Lane, a colored boy, has been brought over from Baltimore by Detective Horne and committed to jail for a hearing. Lane was up to Thursday last an inmate of the reform school, but then escaped, and it is charged that the same night he broke into the hardware store of J. W. Brooks, No. 620 Pennsylvania avenue, and subsequently went to Baltimore, where Mr. Horne located him and secured his arrest. As he made some statements as to other crimes the officer had the case against him-continued so as to give him opportunity to investigate. a ‘Trouble Over a Pool Table. Hugh Morgan, a colored man who has charge of tables in a pool room near 13thand Cstreets, was before Judge Miller today on a charge of assault, Another colored man, named James H. Goings, appeared as complainant and gave evidence against the defendant. It appeared that the men had some words about the payment for the use of a pool table, d Morgan used an iron poker on Goings’ head. Morgan was fined $25, which he paid. William Jones Released. In the Criminal Court, Justice Bradley, this morhing in the case of Wm. Jones, indicted for the embezzlement of $9, a nolle pros was en- tered. Mr. Clagett stated that the amount in- volved was but 35 cents and besides the defen- dant had been in jail from July to Decem- ber 22. pa The Famous Alaska Recluse Insane. Postal Inspector 8. R. Monroe has arrived at San Francisco from Sitka, Alaska, and brings intelligence that the famous Alaskan recluse, known as the Duke of Ja i the action of the authorities at that ‘There is no asylum for the insane in Alaska and the United for SHOOTING STARS, They were boasting of their strength. “I can hold upa barrel of flour with one hand.” said the brawny citizen. “I can't do anything like that,” said the quict little man, “but ——" He was called a virtuoso, ‘Though his playing was but s0-s0, And they all deciared his music something rare. Ho was spoken of as “striking,” And the secret of their liking Was discovered im the way he wore his hair. “{0's my opinion,” said the member of the Houso, with emphasis, “that this Congress has no right to make appropriations as pure dona tions of charity. “Oh; John!” his wife exclaimed. “Don't say that.” “Why not?” “Think of what the newspapers say about the value of your services and then think of how much we need your salary.” A IG WeDDrxa. “Going to have the biggest wedding on re- cord here next Sunday,” said the dime mu- seum manager to the reporter. “Who will be married? “The giant and the fat lady.” “Young man,” said the father to the spend- thrift, “1am afraid you are getting to the point where you will stop at nothin, “Yes, father,” was the shameless reply, ‘when a man gets to nothing he usually has to stop.” Embarrassment is in his face, Though no one pity tenders; His weight of sorrow he can trace To Christmas gift suspenders. The railway track is one of the biggest pub- lic steels on record. “Old Skinkins says he is laying up riches in heaven.” “Maybe he is, but I don’t believe there is much chance of his putting in anappearance to collect them.” The Italian citizens of this country have un- doubtedly a grinding monopoly in the hand organ trade. “Drinking?” asked enthusiast over novelties. “Yes.” “I knew it would be that way.” “How.” “He neglected to provide his New Year's res- olution with a bi-chloride of gold attachment.” ——$_oo_—__—_ Transfers of Keal Estate. Deeds in fee have becn filed as follows: C. H. Cragin to J. D. Sullivan, lot 24, H.’s addition to Georgetown; $1,420. W. Heiston to Cecelie M. Coughlin, lot 19, sq. 81; $—. 8 Maddox to Mary D. Colamore, part 19, sq. 76; €3,300. J. M. Wilson to J. Fairfield Carpenter, sub 37, 69, sq. 24: s-. ile to A. McLean, lot 10, block 4, Congress Heights; £150. Americans. and T. Co. to Henrietta M. Smoot, eubs 115 to 119, block 27, Long Meadows; $1,150. J. T. Arms etal. to E. T. Forrester, sub 34, eq. 333: m, L. W. Heneait to J, W. ‘Morris, lot 9, biock 22, Columbia Heights; @—. A. A. Lipscomb et al. toJ. M. Dailey, pt. 43, bik. 45. Holmead Manor; $143.95. Same to C. A. Johnson, lot 23, 1; bik. 46. do. ; $1,455.12; and pt. 43, bik. 45, do.; $1,185. G. wton to E. J. Collins, pt. 95, 4, 91; £8,800, J.M. Dailey to €. A. John. son, lots 2 and 20, blk. 46, Holmead Manor; $3,500. C. A. Johnson to 8. M. Wallace et al., same property; $3,500. J. F. Hard et al. to A. Donath, sub 32, #q. 723; $1,460. F. H. to Jas. Ray, subs 17 and 13, sq. 719; ©: Gessford to Bertha C. Wilfly, sub 48, 8q. 788; S—. Eva M. Pitts to F. W. ‘Kerchelt, sub 16, blk. 24, Brookland; £487.50. J. T. Meany to I. G, Allen, lot 4, sq. 84; 3—. W. D. Payne et al. to Chevy Chase Land Co., pt. ad. Rock of Dum- barton; 8—. G. W. Weber to Clara sub 235, eq. 362; $. M. Weaver, sub 156, sq. 721; $3,000. Sowersto D. C., pt. 7, bik. 7, Meridian Hill; 32,500, F. T. Browning to T: A. Gant, pt. 8, nq. 785; $725. J. K. Bradley to A. P. Chase, pt. 3%, see. 3, Barry farm; £200. J. K. MeCammon to vestry of Calvary parish, subs 68 and 73, 8q. 156; 3—. 8. F. Perkins, jr., to Reading Stove Works, on Painter & Co.'s sub 118, #q. 1051; $1,296.76. D, Byrne to H. L. Irvine, part 18, #4. 16; £3,000, "C. A. Catts to Mary Hartigan, rt 15, 8q. 995; $2,800. Millie Nichols to A. urgdorf, sub 40, eq. 616; $695.40. E. 8. Ken- nedy to W. L. McPherson, sub 6, sq. 997; $1,350. L. C. Wood et al. to J. B. Cralle, one- fourth interest in lot 22 and _pts. 21 and 23, sq. 878; $—._ W. T. Sleeper to T. F. Miller, lot 17, bik. 10, Takoma Park: $1,000. E. H. Fowler toJ. J. Glover, sub 69, 9q. 988; $—. H. B. Moulton to Robert Waldron, subs 25 and 26, sq. 635; $800. T. J. Flack to C. RK. Newman, subs 127 and 130, 6q. 1015; N. W. A. Horst- kamp to G.’A. King, lot 16, blk. 2, Brookjan 250. W. N. Brady'to same, lots 11 and 13,d 250. W. KR. E. Co. tok, ©. Mangum, sub 126, 8q. 1015; $799.57. Babette Dreyfus to E. P. Lerry, pts. 74 and 75, Old Georgetown: $-. 8. . Merritt to J.D, Lyon, pts. 25 and 26, sq. 1003; ¢—. a In Behalf of the Red Men. The afternoon session of the conference of Indian commissioners with the representa- tives of the religious bodies at the Riggs House yesterday began with a report on Moravian Indian missions by Prof. J. Taylor Hamilton. Dr. Sheldon Jackson gave a review of the educational and religious work in Alaska and outlined his plan for the importation of tame reindeer into Alaska from Siberia. Gen. Grant, acting secretary of war, gave an ac- count of the progress made by the Apache In- dians held as prisoners in Alabama. Prof. Painter of the Missouri Indian commission spoke on the Indian work in southern Calitor- nia, In the evening Mr. Harry Thornton the session witha speech upon Alaskan In- dians, and Mrs. Quinton followed with a de- scription of her travels among different Indian tribes. The severalty bill was commended by Miss Alice Fletcher as developing the manhood and individuality of the Indians. Senator Dawes also spoke. Dr. Sheldon Jackson, Gen. Whittlesey, Prof. Painter, Miss Davis and Miss Fletcher were ap- Rointod's committee to confer with the Presi- nt regarding the suppression of the liquor traftic among Alaskan Indians, . —>_—_. Senator Perkins Honored by Kansans, Senator Perkins of Kansas was heartily wel- comed last night by about two hundred and fifty Kansans temporarily or permanently re- siding in this city. While a member of tho House of Representatives Judge Perkins was very popular among the Kansas colony and bis senatorial elevation has not depriv him of any friends. ‘The reception took place in Monumental Hall and was in evei t success. Deputy Second Auditor Franklin was in charge of the impromptu program. Among those who delivered bricf and eloquent tributes to the character of the new Senator resentative Turnwr,Capt. Hanback, Pt. Swinburn, W. W. Martin and Albert Grif- fin. “Senator Perkins’ responso was happy. He realized the houor and responsibility that came with his succession to the late Senator Plumb, but with the assistance of friends be hoped to '. Cassell, re Satisfaction to the people of the sees trease wal —————— . Real Estate Matters. C. O. Hunsicker bas purchased for $4,000 of J.B; Hunsicker subs 89, 67, 76 and 78, equare 1051, 0n 14th, @ street and Florence court fronting 24 feet on E between 8dand 4th streets "etary E Cowell had bought for €4,900 of W. A, Coulter sub 81, block 87, Le Drowt Park, ond 3 itil tyuare 81Dcinehe Fifet on the corner of (uh dod Gatrest nora ‘Jennie A. Shear has for $12,000 of W. i i 5 E 3 i i i having turned the k judge free from in onel, utterly oblivious of the judge, took his | hat and walked home. When Judge Stake | j and Zi hens ,, W.H. Barnes to Augusta ZT. olson agt. reference to auditor ordered. King agt. King, and Mobley agt. Mobley; dismissal of both Lakis ordered. get testimony in Pickens, Pepper agt. Webb; rule on C. 'W. Okey returun- ble 28th.” White agt. White; pointed guardian ad litem. In re Wm. San- ford; writ de lunatico ordered to issue. the death this morning at Andover, \ Mrs. Thankful Spaulding, aged one hundred and one years, four months and ten days. Mra. Spaulding was the grandmother of Mra. J. A. 3 NEWS FROM AGERSTOWN. 4 City of Churches—Good Condition of the | They Will Be 7: Banks—Notes. Correspondence of The Evening Star. Haenstows, Jan. 8, 1892. The dignity and peace of the state of Mary- land was unintentionally wronged last evening. It was not of a serious nature, however, and today, since the matter has leaked out, has caused much amusement. Judge Edward Stake, recently e! cuit to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late lamented Judge A. K. Syester, cted to the bench of this cir- mt into the counsel room of the court house in this city, where he was engaged for some time in studying. One of the bailiffs, Col. Jacob Fisher, stood or sat as guard on the outsi: in the door to keep the usion. Suddenly the col- tried to leave he found th josed, and in mut bie head It was 1 o'clock am. when the conservators of the PEIoe TevPOnded and liberated the smprisoned judge. A new industry for Hagerstown was organ- ized today, the Rohrer Wa, on, Wheel and F Joe Company 10.000. Build- ings for the use ef tuccompany will be erected As soon as the season opens, Hagerstown, with its population of certainly a city of churches. Thirteen fine edifices already beautify its streets. The f teenth is now , that of the F , ructure now b of Hagh and Washin new and stragg Rev. Ciark, an earnest worker, 1¢ the pastor in charge. Mrs. T. H. Mishler of this city home from an extended Visit to,her parents Washington. Mr. T. J. C. Williams, forme ager of the Washington Crit business ma has sold his coe. Edwin Bell, for m: bie editor of the sume aud forcible writer, has al ceeded by Mr. Richard Han late ex-Goy. Hamilton. started four months ago by P. of the Darly and Prof. suspended. “Hagerstown remains well su, with dail, , the pioneer of daily p: be Globe, the candidate for pub- favor and the only republican paper in the county. A nonogenarian died at Keedysville, this county, 01 in the person of Mrs. Polly Wyand. as aged ninety-three of one of the best-known families of the county The Snyder farm, in the Clearspring district, aining 202 acres, has been sold to Daniel Doui for £8,800. ‘The grip has struck this locality with violent force. Scores of people are with secret and beneficial societies have their hi full in meeting demands made upon them by members. Deatis the past vietins reported Peter Reynolds of Raven Rock, Jacob Thomas of Boonsboro district, Mrs. Wi. F. Barkdoll of Greensburg and David il of Hagerstown, Hagerstown 1s making rapid strides forward, ‘Twenty new factories were located here in 1590 is been cutting a wide swath within in this county. The latest and 1891. 8. Friedlander & Co. of Washington have rented a commodious room in this city and will engage in the clothing business. Cards are out for the approaching nupti: of Miss Kate Hassett, daughter of Mr. Wm. Hassett of Four Locks, thus ¢ ML. L. Sisson of Baltimore, the place on the 1ith instant; also of Mass Sue Funk of this city and Mr. Geo. B. Carter of Colorado City, Col., on the evening of Tuesday nex: ‘There is no lack of the “needtul’ —money— in the banks of this city. ‘Lhe quarterly state- | ments just published show a surplus of cash on hand aggregating upward of £160,000. Of this the First National Bank has about $60,000, the Hagerstown Bank 75,000 and the Mechuni Loan and Savings Lustitute £25,000, and yet there is a cry of hard times and no money. Mr. John Gimple of Chewsville, this county, who was a member of the seventh Maryland volunteers, has just been made happy by the government. He has been ted a pension of $8 per month and £115.87 back pay. Messrs. Heury Shepherd and J.B. Reinbart are secking journalisue honors. They are en- deavoring t0 purchase the Shepherdstown Jeg ister (a journal ably edited by the Snyder brothers), and failing in this they propose to start a paper of their own. Kesidents of this locality are enjoying most excellent sleighing, and the merry voices of maids and maidens, boys and meu, with the jiugling of bells, make the air melodious, An intensely cold snap has set in, aud at this writing has formed ice to the’ thickness of three inches on the poadsand streams in and about Hagerstown. As a consequence, ice men are smiling. This is the first true touch of winter this seasov. David C, Groff was. well-known mail car- rier in this valley. He died on Tuesday and requested that music be furnished at Lis fu- neral. The American Band was engaged, headed the cortege and played adinge. Ee Sed TO Ha THE COURTS, Egurrr Covar—Judge Hagner, Yesterday--Murphy agt. Lynch; George FE. Hamilton appointed guardian ad litem. “Nich- Nicholson; sale finally ratified and ‘Today—Kirksey agt. Kirksey; commission to ordered to issue. W. White ap- Pnonate Copar. Yesterday—Wiil of Mary Helen Churchill Baird, with petition of Lucy Baird for probate of will and letters testamentary, filed. Extate of Elizabeth B. Dyer; petition of 8. Allen Dyer for probate of will and letters testamentary to James L. Taylor, and consent of Anne M. Tay- lor and Harriet E. Dyer for probate of will filed. Samuel Wilson appoiuted guardian of Grant Rollins and Charles Ulmer, and bonded and qualified. Estate of Maria F. Johnson; ix- ventory tiled by W. 8. Jackson, executor. Covnr ix Gexenat Tenx—Chief Justice Bing- ham and Judges Coz and James. Today—B. and P. RB. KR. Co. agt. Murphy, Smith, Hassler, Casey, Taylor and Cotter; order assigning counsel for’ absent, infant and un- known defendants. Cmctrt Count—Judce Montgomery. Today—J. H. Cockreii, administrator, agt. Inland Seaboard Coasting Co.; judgment by ae- fault. M. T. Adkins agt. judgment by defs plead. Inre M. Tal iG. BR. RB. Co.; it set aside with leave to will; trial resumed, ————_— ‘Over a Hundred and One. A dispatch received here today announced ay OF ‘Travis of East Capitol street, this city. Sho was sprightly and retained almost fall sion of all ber faculties up to the last. Her death was caused by grip. She was a native of ——_ Acquitted of Perjury. Yesterday, in the Criminal Court, Edward Addison was acquitted on a charge of perjury. Some three months ago Addison was arrested for ill-treating a mule by cutting his throat, and on the trial at the Police Court he denied all knowledge of the act aud it was charged that in this he committed - Mr. J. MeD. Carrington ‘appeared for him ‘and he was, as ‘acquitted. —-— Public Installation. Monarch Castle, No. 2, Knights of the Golden Eagie, held @ public installation of officers on ‘Tuesday evening, January 5, 1892, when the following officers were installed: Henry W. Gillman, P. C.; Louis J. Frisard, N. C.; John E. Rose, V. C.; Henry C. Schulz, H. P.; Nicho- las ,.V. HL; Fred 0. M. of E; Charles C. of E.; Edward L. Tolson, K of E.; John C. Williamson, W. C.; William R. Sangston, Ens ; Fred. 1. Cook, F. G.; Julien iereec me gueene a: amore was Past chief badge to PG. John G. Williamson Suesig ges A California Brewery Seized. Jackson brewery, San Francisco, has been i He HE ai) Sit fl 3 i RETALIATORY MEASURES. faken After March 15 Unless Reciprocal Agreements Are Effected. ‘The President has given warning of the issue ‘will bring retaliation t have neglected to ocity clause in the ng is contained tm ¥ Blaine to the Venezne- . under date of January 7, in which ified that im on of the Presi dent, in view of the free introdaction into the United States of the articles named, the prod- uct of Venezuela, the duties imposed upon the agricultural and other products of the United States on their introduction int reciprocally unequal and unreasonable that unless on or before the 15th ai next some ment is entere a letter from Secre lan mir he is 2 * action is taken by the uneqaal trade relauons: . ve assue haw proclamation suspending the provisions of the tariff law crt jachou of such «ugar, a and hides, the production of Venezuela, and during such usion the duties set forth in se that law shall be levied, pon sugar, molasses, cott product of or xported fr Thus a date is d | Bs the « nolds, widow of | 5) measure clamation fi the tariff, bu: might giv issue his proclamation on. th : upon. Other warnings are expected to follow. ROADS AND BRIDGES, Thom on Their Own Rese» heir Own Renefic, Belt December 21,1891, The roads used by and for the benefit of the Indians in hauling supplies, clothing, tools, ricultural implements, &e., furniabed in fal- | Silment of treaty stipulations of as a gratuity from the United States, the hauling being gen- erally done by the Indians themsc lives, whoare Paid fair and reasonable rates therefor, yet the toads over which the goods are hauled are not kept in proper condition for travel and few bridges ars ver constructed. correct thix he direeted that the # whould be traimed t necessary to put their tio: prope 1and to keep them in rep ents should formal. son the rmity with the laws, Tes rvations are lo icable: then to divide the reser= listricts, so that every part of i shall be within a district aud each district im charge of ove of the farmers or additional s employed for instructing the Indians an industrial pursuits, whore duty at shall see that the roads within their reapectt sare kept an pro} ition and to that each able-bod adistrict is re ng each year, ch tumes ax w embarrass the other industrial purwuits of the Indian pt in cases of exigency requiring the immediate repair and coustruction of roads. ‘The labor to be done by the Indians without compensation. ‘Ihe agents and em- plexes to encourage ‘them 10 tube pride in roads within their district im Proper condition. A report has just been made by Agent C. B A. Scobey of the Fort Peck I c Montara, wherein, reservation, suggests a M@rice of ri lations, whack: embodies the iustructions as given above, ——-2s- GEORGETOWN, WORK ON THE RAILMOAD. Baltimore and Ohio contractors are landing ties, piles, rails, &c., on the wharves of Water street preparatory to their removal on the line of the Washington and West Marviand road, the Baltimore and and in order to ‘oad must be constructed s of men went 3 to assist in the con- struction of the road, which, it is said, will be commenced immediately. | Workmen will be employed night and day, and many of them, too. That the strip will be built is now not doubted, but that it will ever be occupied by the Baltimore and Ohio’ ‘These douby ere say the company is mi: joing the work to secure the charter in order to keep other reads out. The contractors have established an office on M street near 33d. THE CHARITY ALL. The event of the season in Georgetown social world was the charity ball held last night in the Linthicum Institute Hall. All the beauty and gallantry of the old place wax gathered there, of the ladies, coupled ft ) tae i here. The night dancing w and the absence ofa crowd made the event still more enjoyable. Many ball room favorites from the otter side of the creek were there. The depleted charity fund by the success of the ball will be built up considerabiy. The music furnished was exeel~ lent. About 400 were present. A BURGLAR FRIGHTENED AWAY. Night before last some man tried to foree am entrance into the second story of the home of Naval Constructor W. T. Powell on George- town Heights; but before the would-be burglar succeeded in’ bis undertaking the family be- came aroused and frightened him away, Hist foot tracks were left im the snow on the roof of the front porch. ) MR. STAUE'S SUDDEN DraTe. Mr. Jacob F. Staub, who for the past tem years has been the Georgetown flour inspec- tor, dropped dead this morning mbout 7 o'clock, while dressing for breakfast. Mr. Staub has been a litelong resident of this place 1 was well known and highly respected by the whole commurity. ‘The deceased wi owner of considerable property, among whi: were a number of the houses known as the “twenty buildings.” THE UNION PRAYER MEETINGS. ‘The fourth of the series of union prayor meetings, under the auspices of the Evangeli- cal Alliance,was held last night at the Lutheram Church under the leadership of the Kev. Mr. Williams of the West Street Presbyterian Chureh. Mr. Willams made an address. Kee marks and prayer were also made by Kev. Mr. Nixdorf. Kev. Mr. Amos and Elder Greenlecs. The meeting tonight will be held at the Dun- barton Avenue Church and conducted by the Kev. Mr. Nixdorf, NOTES. About 10:45 last night £dith Epps was quite seriously assaulted by Patsy Doner on the cor ner of 30th and O streets. She was carried to her home in Paxton’s alley by Officers and Passan. Dr, Crasor rendered medical Mr. Wise was struck by asled on 33d street about 9:30 last night and injured about the head. He was taken to his home on 35th street iu the patrol. Mra G. W. Offatt, » well-known lady, died yesterday morning ‘about 9.30 at her 350s Gap strect. Before the ist of the month the officers pect to be in their new and commodious on Q street. "Fite, Hartley of Beall street ie still The firm of yy & Casilear solved by mutual consent. Both gentlemen J i 4 be fy g i ips : i ‘The prisoners in the District jail are being treated to a whistling and siuging concert just ‘now and they are hoping that the judge will release the talented prisoner before bis time expires. Larciprt DSi ign Tag Shey pesos tere the effects ‘ap © constant ey