Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1892, Page 3

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Riarxo_ Rertansse. 4rork done st our own factory. Also im stock a Eat FINE SILVER-PLATED WARE. ANN & SONS MANUFACTURING CO., ‘S31 7th at. a ron ioe Bs eee HED ‘W. S. TAPPAN. DI ABLISHED, 1970 EALER aicLes. Jewelry, iver Ware, de., oyna ea cr Slowey. dine waschgad A BRILLIANT LEVEE. The President's Reception in Honor | S*°% of the Diplomatic Corps. A BALL IN RUSSIAN STYLE. ‘The Notable Assemblage st the White House Last Night—Prominent Men and Women and Ele.ext Costumes—Mr. Alexandre Greger’s Unique Eni ‘The President's first levee of the season last night was a brilliant one socially and also in numbers, It was in honor of the diplomatic corps. There was a large company present and at 10o'clock, when — —* = poprtiytes their ‘were so quickly filled by ne’ tals that no appreciable difference oul be seen in the throng of ladies and gentlemen that at that hour crowded every room, and wall clear to the walls. A ly assem! already present when mt 9 o'clock the Marine Band commenced to play, and s minute after the shining gilt on the uniforms of Col. Ernst and Lieut. Parker made them conspicuous fig- ures way off in the semi-darkness of the turn in the west stairway. They led the receiving ty down to their stations in the blue room, Fis is the part of these levees that a number of people most admire. They like to see a cer- tain amount of pomp and circumstance sur- rounding the movements of the chief executive and his wife, and at no time does this so come to the surface as at this formal procession with the cabinet ministers and their wives upon the occasions of these the most ceremo- nious functions we have. Behind the Presi- dent and Mrs Harrison walked the Vice Pre: dent and Mrs. Morton, then Secretary and Mrs. Elkins, the Attorney General and Mrs. ‘Miller, Secretary Tracy and Mrs. Russell Har- rison, Secretary and Mrs. Noble and Secretary and Mrs. Rusk. Secretary Blaine, at the head of the diplomatic corps, fmmediately camo in from the red parlor. Mr. Blaine stood at the President's left while Mr. Sevellon Brown pronounced each name to him, he in turn re- peating it to the President. : Minister Komero came at the head of his col- leagues, followed by the secretaries of his lega- tion. Mrs. Romero accompanied her husband. ‘The entire diplomatic body was present, at least the heads of each legation. They made ‘a brilliant cavaleade of color. All were in full court or military dress. The courtly bows they gave each of the receiving party wasa study of forms of international politeness. The effect of much of this diplomatic presentation is: al- ways lost, because they pass too hurriedly. Somehow or other the foreigners catch the nervous energy which Americans inject into everything they attempt, and the result leads to many lacghable © isions. The Chinese minister and his secretaries were particularly resplendent in the procession as it passed the President and afterward made of the scene in the east room. Mr. and Mrs. Ye, the amiable representatives of the Koregn court, were also present The new Fretfch min- ister, M. Patenotre, who much more English than French in a) nee, was conspicuous in the throng. M. foe and other members of the legation were with him. The now familiar faces of the Rus- sian secretaries, who later on were to play hosts toall of fashionable Washington; Mr. Von Mumm and his associates in the German legation, the suave ministers and sociul favorites, Mr. Le Gbait and Mr. Claparde, Count and Countess Sponneck, Madame Mendonca and her charm- ing daughters, with Mr. Mario Mendonca, Senor Quesada, the stalwart form of Sir Julian Paunce- fote, accompanied by his wife and daughter and all bis veczetaries; Dr. Morales, the Jap- anese minister and Mme. Tateno, the smiling Marquis Imperiulli, Dr. Guzman, Senor Se- grarto, the Spanish ‘charge diaffaires, his wife and daughter, with the secretaries; Senor and Mme- Peraza, Senor and Mme. Bolet-Monagas, Senor and Mme. Mayorga, Mr. Grip and Mav- royeni Bey were afew of the most familiar faces. Senor Montt, the Chilean minwter, did not make bis appearance until the diplomatic reception Was over, when he entered in the midst of a Rroup of civilians. Tn the first hour and a half of the reception there were several interludes, when the ladies of the receiving party in the line had a few minutes to sit down and rest. The President used these precious moments in passing from one tothe Ether of them and having a little chat. There seems to be no limit to the Presi- dent's endurance in handshaking. He never complains of the least fatigue from it. If Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Morton hac chosen their gowns last night with the idea of their close proximity they could scarcely have made better selections. Mrs. Harrison's gown, which she donned for the first time, was of amber satin that had wide stripes of moire in it. Tho skirt was plain all around, save a double ruffle of lace across the front, joined by a narrow band of sable. The jacket bodice was cut in ant, under which a deep raffle of fine lace fell, "The sleeves were also of the lace, puifed high over the satin and reaching to the elbow. Around the neck was anarrow band of the sable, which was intensely becoming against the plump white neck. A vest of crystal and pearl embroidered satin completed this elegant gown. She wore some fine jewels—a diamond necklace and a diamond rose and aigrette in her hair. Ske a Neil buds ina bouquet and » point fan. Me. Morton was in pale biue brocaded satin. It had also jacket effect in the bodice with broad square tabs. The neck was cut low and a deep ruffle of fino old Venetian point hung around the shoulders. The vest of the jacket was of silver-beaded white satin. She wore a necklace of large rls. diamond roses in the lace on each shoulder and diamond ornaments in her hair. She also carried a blue fan. Mrs. Elkins wore a trained gown of corded white silk that had looped garlands all around the hem, embroidered in gilt’ The bodice was low necked and also had rich gilt embroidery. All around the low neck were small white ostrich tips, giving a becoming finish. She also wore pearls and diamonds. Mrs. Wanamaker wore black velvet jetted with small nail heads. A yoke of lavender satin, also jetted, finished the waist. She wore superb diamonds. airs. Miller wore pale lavender moire and pink brocade. The dress was princess and opened down the front to show the pink petti- coat. On the waist were dangling silver passe- menteries. Mrs. Noblo wore a superb new gown of black satin, brocaded in sprays of wisteria. The train was of deep claret velvet. The bodice was slightly rounded at the neck and had balf- length sleeves of lace. ‘Mrs. Rusk wore pale blue brocade and point . The bodice was a jacket. Beside the cabinet ministers behind the line there were Senator and Mra. Leland Stanford, Dr. Seott, Mr. Russell Harrison, Mra, Rhine- to | lander Jones, Mra. and the Misses Leiter, all the young ladies of the cabinet, Mrs. Elam, Mr. and Mrs. George Gould of New York, Mrs. Clarkson, Miss Lucy Corkbill, Mrs. and Miss Houston of New York, the Misses Hutchinson, Miss Morris of Baltimore, Miss Graco Da Miss Bateheller, Gen. and Mra. Schofield and many others especially invited by Mra, MeKeo to that enviable position. Mra, Mckee wore a rich gown of white corded silk, with pearl passementeries, Mrs. Kustell Harrison, who just arrived yes terday, and looking handsomer than ever, wore a superb gown of blue brocaded satin, low necked, and had on her diamond necklace and man Romero was in pink brocade, a princess dress opening to show a petticoat of white satin, over which fell a tablier of pink and white crystals, witha deep fringe. Mrs Stanford wore black chantilly lace over mauve satin and some of her magnificent diamonds—a necklace, bracelets and a spray in her hair; Mrs. Eugene Hale, black satin and diamonds; Mrs. Seuator Gordon, black velvet and diamonds; Miss Gor- dou, bice tulle; Mrs Dimmick, white silk: Mrs. Parker, French gray corded silk and Mra.’ George Gi var! orge maize brocade, ad necklace; Mrs. N. L. Jeffries, pale blue brocade; Mrs. Lander, yellow satin and. chantilly lace; Mrs. Leiter, k velvet and Iriah point, the Muses Leiter, white tlle; Mrs. Hem bridal gown of white satin; Mins Huvbisson, pink tulle; Miss Grace Hutchinson, blue tulle; Madame Mendonca, olored silk; Mra Carlisle, gray bro- the others it were Mr. and Mrr. Broce! of New Yorks hr, and Mre Ie 3. Wynse Doctor and Mre. Glavie, Miss Benedict and Mus Mrs. Armat Stoddart, Mra. A. 8S. Hart- son, Done Hart of Denver, vho ir Senator and Mrs. Wolcott's guest; Mrs. Metcalf of Buffalo, fi Miss Leo of Boston, Dr. and Mra. James Dadlev Horgan, the latter wearing 6 yellow fails. wih silver 3; Lieut and Mra Rozicr Miss Mis | weeks, the THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, - 1892, py me ge and Mrs. Clarkson, Gen. and Mrs. Meek, Cire: hay op ar te and the Misses Deimonte, Helen Carroll, Mr. and the Misses Maury, Mise Edie, Mr. A. F. Sherman, Gen. Pullman, Miss Pallman, Mrs. Logan. Maj. Mra. Tucker, Mrs. Jno. Logan, jr., Dr. and Mrs. A. F. , Gen. and Mrs. J ‘Mrs. Mather, Gen. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Mrs. Soley, Mr. and Mrs. Mattingly, Mise tingly. MI Der Mrs. Bartlett, Mi Mrs. Rathbone, Mr. Slater, Senator Cullom, Mr. and’ Mrs. “Ridgely, Mri. Hardie. | Repre- sentative and Mrs. McCreary, Miss Kice, Mr. and Mra Charles ‘OC. Bassett, Mr. and Mra Nelson Brown, Miss Brown, Miss Daisy Garland, Senator and Mra. Dolph, Miss MeCeney, Mr.'and Mrs. Cabell, Miss Cabell, Representative Heapeut Mr. and Mra. Thos, Riggs, Mise Riggs, Mr.and Mrs. Emmons, Miss Markoe of Baltimore, Miss Mary Markoe, Miss Potts, Mra. Jrc. D. Stearns, jr., of New York, Mr. W. J. Lampton, Miss Mattie ‘Thompson, Miss Heim, Senator and Mrs. Car- liste, Paymaster and Mra. Leiber, Mr. and Mrs. Heber May, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Miss Alison ‘Wilson, Miss Westcott, Mra. Cil- ley, Mr. Cilley, Miss May Hayes, ‘Cambridge, Mise Florence ‘and Miss Lizzie Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. John- won, Mr. G. H. Harries, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Alvord, Mr. and Mrs. H. Conquest Clarke, Mr. and Mrs, Perry Heath, Dr. Haina, Dr. and Mrs. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. John Beail, Dr. and Mrs. Hammond, Maj. and Mra. Arms, Miss Arms, Representative and Mrs. Bourke Cockran, Rep- Tesentative and Mrs. Stahinecker, Prof. Saun- ders, Mr. and Mra, Leroy Taylor, Miss Deering, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, Miss Van Herff, the Misses Mac- Gregor. Marshal and Mrs, Ransdell, Miss War- field, Mra. and the Misses Montgomery Cormissoner Dory ‘Mr. and Mre. iL. Br. Macfariand, Miss Louise Shepard, Admiral and Mrs. Crosby. Senator McPherson, Mr. Greeg MePherson, Miss Anna McPherson, Mrs. Walter Radcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Fairfield Carpenter, the Misses Stebbins of New York, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs. Holgate, Mrs. Robert Fitch Shepard, Miss Harriet Halioweil, Mr. and Mrs. Babbitt, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Miller, Mrs. and Mrs. Jules Guthridge, Senator Hale, Miss Tisdell, Mr. John Shriver, Mr. Louis Garthe, Mr. O. L. Pruden, Gen. Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Halford, Col. and Mrs. Colton, Miss Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hatton, Mr. and Mrs. Armat Stoddard and Mrs. A. 8. Hartman. Private Secretary Halford escorted Mrs, McKee to the biue room at the beginning of the reception and he assisted there, to the pleasure of all. ‘The arrangements of the cloak rooms were especially good, and, as far as the limited ac- commodations would pormit, every one was served quickly. ‘The newspaper fraternity are under special obligations, since their comfort was lem particular study. They had the clork’s rooms in the cast wing to lay aside their wraps. A few minutes before 11 the Prosident and Mrs. Harrison went upstairs with the receiving party, whom they afterward entertained at supper. The throng still filled all the rooms, and no idea of the lateness of the hour seemed to be felt until Capt. Densmore turned out the lights in the parlors and the band played “Home, Sweet Home.” It was long past mid- night when the last carriage left the door, and one of the most brilliant receptions ever held in the White House was over. Mr. Alexandre Greger and Mr. P. Botkine were the hosts last night at the Russian legn- tion of another of the clegant private balls which have sofar made this winter an ex- ceptional one. ‘The ball was in celebration of the Russian new year, an occasion of great jollity in Russian households and usually marked in the ezar's paluce by the most gorgeous fete of the year. The two hosts last night know well how to entertain in the same princely manner. If the legation had been as big a8 their hospitable spirit it would have been possible for them to have invited all the people who would liked to have come. Nearly v0 of their intimate friends did come, and were received in the searlet drawing room by Lady Pauncefote, who was handsomely gowned in Nile green brocade, and Madame Bonaparte, who wore pink silk veiled in white lace. Each lady car- ried an immense bouquet. Most of the company assembled by 11:30, when the cotillion commenced. Mr. Greger led with Miss Lonaparte and Mr Botkine with Miss Morris of Baltimor2. One of the decora- tions of the ball room was an immense Japan- ese fan, upon whick the flower favors were ar- ranged. Other favors were pieces of lacquer and carving, made by Russian peasants and brough over by Mr. Botkine, The figures were full of surprises and nearly allsuch as are common at bails at St. Peters- burg. In one the men put on adrosky harnesa, the high-arched collar made of flowers, and the girls drove them around holding the rib- bon reins. In another great screens of tissue paper were held. ‘The men jumped through and danced with whatever girl they found nearest to them on the other side. When it came the girls’ turn to repeat this feat Mrs. Don Cameron, who was in the lead, danced around and not through it. In still another figure a Russian snow storm was simu- lated by a numter of gouge ladies breaking over their partners’ heads simultaneously bagsof ent paper, which completely snowed under these gentlemen. In one figure Mr. Greger, Mr. Botkine and Baron Beck-Friis displayed ar- tististic ingenuity in a number of cards, with caricatures of well known literary crea- tions, Thus the man who found a Desdemona on his card immediately set out to find tho girl who drawn Othello, The event of the evening,, however, was the dancing of the Russian mazurke. The young ladies in it were Miss Bonaparte, Miss Leiter, Miss Cameron and Miss Steith. Mr. Botkine, dancing in the style of a Russian peasant, was greatly applauded. At 1:30 a hot supper, with every delicacy and an abundance of wines, was served. Gencral dancing was then resuned until a late hour. Among those present were the Mexican minister and Madame Komero, Mrs. John Davis, gowned in white satin and sable; Miss Bonaparte in white striped gauze; Miss Pauncefote, bro- caded pik satin, Miss Carroll, white tulle; Miss Caroline Gor: blue’ tuile; Mrs. Frank Gordon, pink ottoman will ‘and jet; Mra. William Lay, white tulle; Mr. and Mra. Preston Sands, Miss Louise Mitchel, Mr. Jobn Davis, Mr. Von Mumm, Miss O'Don- nell, Miss Acosta, Mra, and Miss Wallach, Miss Sherrill, superbly gowned in whitesilk; Senator and Mrs. Eugene Hale, Secretary ‘fracy, Mrs. Rhinelander Jones, Miss Blaine, Mr. and Mrs. Barney, Miss Gwynn, Mrs. Slater, Mr. and Mrs. ©. C. Glover, the Misses Horsey, Mr. and the Misses Del Monte, Mr. Fred Poor, Mr. and Mra. Henry May, Mr. George Hellen, Prince Itur- bide, Baron Beck-Friis, M. Le Ghait and Mr, Jesse Brown. Mrs. Senator Gordon and Miss Gordon, who are at the Shoreham, will not receive again on Thursdays until February. Mrs. Hammond has cards out for a “The dansante” on Friday, January 22,4 to 7, at Belcourt, Columbia Heights. Herr Xaver Scharwenka played yesterday afternoon for the sistersand the pupils of Holy Cross Academy on Massachusetts avenue. Mr. Metzerott, Mr. Gross and Dr. King accompanied the artist, who played three times for his ap- preciative audience, Mrs. Charles C. Dulin was at home yosterday afternoon, Mrs. P. ¥. DeGraw spent the after- noon with her, and the two ladies welcomed many friends. Secretary and Mrs. Elkins have commenced to get their future residence in order. As stated yesterday they have leased ex-Senator Palmer's house on K street, which has been unoccupied since he left it. It will be some time yet before Secretary Elkins can move in, as the entire house must be furnished. ‘Miss Lily Esler of Philadelphia is the guest of Mirs. F. Lewis Marshall of Georgetown. Mrs. Charles Chester Bassett gave a luncheon today in honor of Mrs, McCreary of Kentucky, her first formal entertainment in her pretty home, 1729 1%h street. The table decorations were all in pink. The centerpiece was a cushion of La roses and maidenhair fern, and clusters of the same roses were at each plate. other guests were Mrs. Romero, Mrs. John G. Carlisle. Mrs. Wm. Smith, wife of the pay- master geveral of the army; Mra. Ostes of Alabama, hg hegre of Texas, Mre. Hopkins | Thursda: of Iilinois, ny, wife of Senator Casey, and Miss Rice. ‘A number of friends called at tho residence of Miss Josie McMahon, 93 Massachusetts avenue, Monday evening, to bid farewell to her friend, ‘Miss Chance of Annapolia. A delight- ful evening was spent by all. Those present were laggie McMahon, Miss Mamie ‘Miss May Devereanx, Mise Etta Dow- den, Miss Nellie Harvey and’ Miss Cecilia Mc- Malion, Meesre. Jas. A. Farrell,Dennis Pulmer, Robt. Chance, Maurice Fitzgerald, James Bresnaban and Henry McMahon. Miss Daisy Fitzhugh of Lexington, Ky.,is the guest ofher aunts, the Misses Dado, at 2908 J- | af street. ‘Miss Florence Bayard is in the city for s few of Mrs. Gen. Robert Ander- son, 1706 Island avenue. wishes of many friends. After all the guests bad assembled the wedding supper was enjoys ong those present al ton were Mr. and Mra Jos Zegowits and family of Washington, Mra. E. Funk and Mr. and Mrs. George Funk, Mr. and Mra. George Huhn, Mr. F. Gnau and daughters, Mrs. C. Steele of Bal- timore, Mr. Remy and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Groverman and daughters, Mr. and Mra. J. Schlotterbeck and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. A. Buehler and famiiy, Mr. and Mrs. Bornstein, Miss M. Meyers, Miss Lowe, Miss Emmert,Miss K. Schlegel, Miss G. Schlegel, Misses Noumeyer, Misses Wagner, Miss Elliott, Miss King, Miss Bergman, Miss Ruppert, Misses Jueneman, Kev. Father Glanb, Mr. Charles Schlegel, Mr. Wm. Bergman, Mr. A. W. Kline, Mr. J. Thoma, Mr. Frank, Mr. Charles Herrmann, Mr. William Botsch, Mr. Hayden, Mr. Harding, Mr. Krake, Mr. Anderson, Mr. ‘Juenemun, Mr. Gaegler, Mr. J. E. Weisman and Mr. W. W. Weisman. ‘Mrs. C. M. Popper will receive on Thursdays during the season_at 1337 R sireet, assisted by her mother, Mrs. E. M. Rose. Mrs. J. R. Hawley will not be able to receive or pay any visits for several weeks on account of illness. Mrs. W. Henderson Mosos, 1759 P street, has her sister, Miss Maloy, and Miss Quinters of New York visiting her for the winter. Mrs. Philip E. Chapin, 1735 Massachusetts avenue, will be at home‘to callers on Wednes- days after tomorrow. Mrs. J. F. MacAllister of 1203 H street, who has been seriously ill since her return from Yampa, Fla., is rapidly recovering. Mrs. J. ©. Kelton will not receive until Wednesdays in February, Mrs. McGowan, wife of Capt. McGowan, commanding the St. Mary's, and Miss Stod- dardoft New York are the guests of tho Vi- comtesse de Sibour. Mr. and Mrs. Thuee have returned from Boston and New York and are located at G16 F street, where they will be pleased to see their friends. Mrs. Theo. Friebus, jr., will be at home Thursdays in January and February. Mrs. Senator Casey will not receiveon Thure- days during the present month, but will re- sume her day in February at Cliffburn, Co- Tumbia road Miss Cabell gave a dinner of twelve covers last ovening. Those presont were Mr. Cabell, Lieut. Henry Coalter Cabell, Miss Rusk, Miss Breckinridge, Liout. Griffin, Mr. Cilley, Miss Herbert, Miss Mattingly, Dr.’ and Mrs. Wilmer and Mr.’ Breckinridge. ' Mrs. and Cabell will not be at home tomorrow. An enjoyable luncheon was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Geo, H. La Fetra at tho Fredonia. Covers were Inid for tweive, and among the invited guests wero Bishop John F. Hurst, Prof. Nathaniel Walling Clark, wifo and daughter of Frankfort, Germany; Judge Geo. Claré and wife, Mrs. Ellen B. Roach, Mrs. Jane Pettys, Mre. Martha Shively and Mrs. Anna E. Bovee. The occasion was enlivened by instra- mental music by Mrs. Clark and sevcral reci- tations by Miss Carol Sackett of Rochester. There was an enjoyable birthday party last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baier, 1420 E street, in honor of their daughter Dorothy's eighth birthday. Music, dancing and games pleased the children and afterward a bountiful supper was served. Among those present were Misses Mucller, English, Wagner, er, Tenie aud Edna Schmid, Walker, Huy: lers, ‘Sullivan, Rosa Wagner, Alice Wagner, Lockhead, Lillian and Jolin Poetzman. Mrs. Richard P. Camden and her son, Mr. Sprague Camden of Ciarksbarg. W. Va., are located at the Elsmere for the wint Mr. W. W. McCullough and the Misses Mo- Cullough have taken apartments at the Metro- politan for the winter. Mrs. Jacob G. Cilley will not be at home to visitors today, but will receive on the subse quent Wednesdays in January at 1519 Rhode Island avenue from 4 to 6 o'clock. Mrz. J, M. Ellicott will not be at home on ‘Thursday, the 14th, but will receive the follow- ing Thursdays. Mr. and Mrs. Chas M. Butler colebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding at their home, “Potomac * Montgomery county, Md., Monday evening. Among the many guests were: John Trannell, Mr. and Mrs. Wn, ‘Trunnell, John Stephens and daughter, M M. Trunneli, Mrs. Hickman and daughter, and Mra, Reed. Mies E Thomas, Bic v3 the Washingtonians present were: Bishop, Mrs. Geo. Shekeil, Mrs. J. moot and Mrs. Benson Lawer. Dancing was indulged until 12 o'clock, then supper and refreshmente wereserved. The presents were handsome and numerous. ‘Mr. Wilber W. Marmaduke leaves the city to- night for Augusta, Ky., where ho goes to at- tend the wedding of lis cousin, Miss Daisy Powers. Mr. Berthold Ehrlich and Miss Sarah Punes were married last night by Rev. L. Stern of the Washington Hebrew congregation. After the ceremony, which was short, a bridal supper was given in honor of the couple by the bride’ married sister. The couple were here on a visit from Baltimore, and the marriage was a surprise to their friends. The old folks, how- ever, were notified by telegraph last night, and ail is said to be serene, ‘The young couple will reside in Baltimore. AMlisses Alice Palmer, Carrie Doughorty and Marie Penn have returned and resumed their studies in Georgetown after an enjoyable vaca- tion with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Jackson will be at home on Fridays in their new house, 1224 17th street. peg Jack: will have Mrs. W. P. Jackson with er. . Owing to sickness in families the marriage last evenihg of Miss Willie F. Connor of 1339 V strect northwest to J. Ascom Billingsley, son of Capt. Jobn A. Billingsley o¥ Virginia, was very quiet, only members of the immediate family Leing present. The ceromony was performed by Her. ©. Meador. The bride wore a dark green camel's hair dress with trit ings of feather edge and jet. Mr. and Mrs. Lillingsley will reside with the bride’s mother at 1239 V strect northwest after their return from a short trip. Mr. Grip, the minister of Sweden and Nor- way, gave a dinner Monday, at which the guests were: The Spanish minister, Senor Don Suarez Guanes; the Belgian minister, Le Ghait; the minister of the Netherlands, De Weckerlin; Mr, Greger, secretary of tho Russian legation: Baron Beck Friis, secretary of tho Swedish le- gation; Baron de Foch, Mr. de Claparcde, min- ister of Switzerland, and Messvs. Georg and ‘avel, attaches of the same legation. The dis- tinguished party afterward attended the bril- liant reception given by the Vice President and Mrs. Morton in honor of the President and Mrs. Earrison, ‘s In spits of the inclement weather yesterday Mra. Dicksor pretty house onI street was crowded with her friends at an attractive tea. ‘Mrs. McKay and Miss Wanamaker poured tea and chocolate in the tea room. ‘hose receiv- ing with Mra. Dickson were Mrs. Andrews and Condi®-Smith, Mra. Carter, Mrs. Lock- Baugher and Miss Long of Balti- ‘The drawing rooms wore profusely dec- orated with palms, while in the tea room the mautel was banked with azalias and pink roses were everywhere. Among those present wero the French minister, M. Tatenotre; the Japa- nese minister, M. Tateno; M. Desprez, Mr. and Mrs Barney, Mr. and Mrs. Po! Mr. and Mrs. Chatard, Surgeon General and Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Lay, Mr. and Mrs. Wickliffe Preston, Mra. Mackin of New York, Senator and Mra, Gibson, Capt. Dewey, Mr. Biddle, Capt. Cowles, Mr. 4 Mr. Clar; Mr. Senator Turpie and daughter have removed to 1012 15th street, Mise Tarpie will receive ys after this week. On account of illness Mra. Senator Pugh will not receive until the Thursdays in February. The wife and daughter of Hepresentative W. Pe neegs Le tontgrl a - They will PY to see nds i their residence, 1322 G street northwest. . Mrs. W. H. Barnes of 414 Maple avenue, Le Droit will not be at Droit Park, will not be at home Thursdays in Miss Louisa Lovett is visiting hor sister, Mra, George Herbert Beaman, No. 2232 Massa Miss Hattie White of New York is visiting x arsine Mrs. Charles W. Wood of nue. At home Thursday, Mrs. Henry F. Blount, st her fino old man- sion, the Oaks, in tof, yesterday gave ates, at which a map malay her friends were entertained. Miss Blount and their guest, Miss Hooker of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. John W. Forter, Mrs. John E. Beall, Mrs. Maj. Powell, Mrs, Jules Guthridge, Mrs. Lonis Cunningham, Mrs. Pilling, Mra. J.C. Burrows, Miss Mary Powell and the Misses Lacey assisted. ‘Tholast three presided at the tes table and punch bowl. The entire house was decorated with palms from the spacious conservatory attached to it. The death of Miss Medill in Paris on Satur- day last, where she was on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Robert 8. McCormick, was heard of here with particular regret, where she was well known and especialiy admired. During sev- eral winters she was the guest of Mrs, McPher- son, and tho two ladies were abroad together for a long time. ‘Mra, Senator Blackburn and the Misses Balekburn, assisted by Miss Newberry and Miss Cabel, will recoive at the Ebbitt House from 4 to 6 o'clock tomorrow. ae: THE COURTS, Counr im Guxenat Tenm—Judges Coz and ‘Today—Windom agt. Clarke; on hearing. Today “Estate af Silchael Taitgr ial re- Equrrr Court—Judge Hagner. Today—Whitehead agi ‘Washington; sale ratified and reference to auditor. “Nicholson agt. Wilson; pro confesso agt. G. E. Terry va- cated. wate, Seal Stubbiedeid, AK wa jiams, itt gie Lucas, anis O'Neil and F. Lucas; inquisitions in luuacy con- irmed. area ‘Traced by a Marriage Certificate, Patrick Conroy was the name given by a man who appeared in Judge Miller's court this morning and plead not guilty to a charge of housebreaking. The prisoner was arrested south of Pennsylvania avenue Monday by Ofi- cer Boyce, who found him trying to dispose of an article of lady's wearing apparel. Being unable to give a good account of himself he was taken to the station and held on suspicion. When searched the officer found on him Mr. William Willer’s marriage certificate, and it subsequently turned out that Mr. Willer’s he had been robbed. Judgo Maller heard the proof and held the prisoner in §1,000 bonds to await the action of the grand jury. sedans al ‘Washington Loan and Trust Co, Election. The stockholders of the Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company yesterday elected directors as follows: Charles B, Bailey, A. L. Barber, James L. Barbour, Wm. E. Barker, Charles Baum, John R. Carmody, John M. Clapp, Horace 8. Cummings, J. J. Darlington, John Joy Edson, Albert F. Fox, James Fraser, O. C. Green, William B. Guriey, John A. Hamilton, Jno. Jay Knox, John B. Larner, Theodore W. Noyes, John Ridout, N. H. Shea, Ellis Spear, Frederick C. Stevens, John A. Swope, J. 5. Swormstedt, George ‘Truesdell, B. H. Warner, A. A. Wilson, Louis D. Wine, 8. W. Woodward and A. 8. Worthington. —— ‘The Ordway Rifles. Ate meeting of the Ordway Rifles held in their armory last evening officers were elected as follows: Sergt. Charles F. Roberts, record ing secretary; Private Wm. T. Shane, financial secretary, and Lieut, A. Stephan, treasurer; Private W. 8. Hodges, acting ordnanco ser- geant, and Private G. L Gilbert, acting quar- termuster sergeant. The following committees Were appointed for the ensuing year: Execu- —Lieut. D. L. Richmond” (chairman), gt. Charles F. Roberts, Privates Wm. Y. shane, A. J. Perkins and Kt. Hawes. Board of appeal—Licut. A. Stephan, chair- man; Corp. A. W. Simpson and Private I. E. Allen. Hecruiting—Corp. W. N. Langtree, chairman, anc Privates A. L. Evans and Wm. Wagner. ‘The company has just completed arrangements for a new uniform and is at pres- ent in a flourishing condition. —__. Raiding a Policy Place. There was another policy raid made this morning. This time the raid was in Prather's alley and one arrest was made. ‘The victim was Henry Porter, colored boy, the alleged runner for the shop, as Le was theonly one found there. The raid was made by Detective Block, who was assisted by Policemen Bateman, Copp, Mendenhall and others, who found ail the doors and windows heavily barred with iron, except one window, which they broke open and through it gained eatrance into the house. The policy book had been thrown in the stove, butthe officers secured it after it hud been ‘partly destroyed, Forter was locked up for # hearing: Engene Horiban, who was arrested Monday for violating the policy law, plead guilty ix tho Police Court today and paid u tine of $50. patents ows Eckington Railroad Election. The stockholders of the Eckington and Sol- diers’ Home Railroad Company today elected directors as follows: Charles C. Duncanson, E. Kurtz Johnson, John H. Lane, Joseph Paul, Myron M. Parker, Lorin M. Saunders, Thomas Somerville, George ‘Truesdell, Brainard H. jarner. ————— Real Estate Matters. ‘Wim. H. Hocke has purchased for $10,112.25 of F. G. Newlands, executor, &¢., sub 61, Square158, 70.18 fect on New Hampshire ave- nue and 118.96 on § street northwest. . C. H. Patterson bas bought of C, W. Patter- son for $19,000 lots 14, 15 and 16, square 383, fronting 66 feet on Virginia avenue between 9th and 10th streets southwest. Cornelius A. Fassett bas purchased for $8,000 of S, W. Rittenhouse sub 281, square 96, George- town, 18 by 150 feet on 28th betweon P ‘and'Q stroets northwest. Jobu Priviean has bought for $5,400 of F. M. Gibson subs 25, 26 and 27, square 42 by 70 feet on 24th betwee Gand i seeing if Love and Revenge in the Soudan. Father Obrwalder, the Austrian missionary who recently escaped from captivity among the Mahdists tells a thrilling story of how the original Mahdi came to die, like Holfernes, by the hands of a Soudanese Judith. The father of the woman who alew the Mahdi was a respect- able citizen of Khartoom. When the city was captured the dervishes butchered his younger childron and enslaved his wives, and seized and ivided his property. ‘Tho daughter, a girl of unusual beauty, was taken by the Mahdi to be an inmate of his harem. The Mahdi, although known to the general body of his followers a¢ au ascetic, really led a licontious life, and usu- ally selected the moro beautiful captives as an Adiition to his numerous wives. “The young woman pretended to submit without «mur. mur, bat she entertained a deep feeling of re- Yonge for the fatoof the father and his household. rtunity offering, she poisoned Li azink,which the Maui dratk with fatal tooste The cause of hisdeath was detected and tho young woman was subjected to horrible tor- ‘el for eight days, before death relieved re ‘The Spread of the Grip Abroad. Dr. Reove, Protestant bishop of Down, Ire- land, is dead of influenza. Minister Lincoln is ill from influenza. Lord and Lady Brooke are ill with the grip. ‘Thirty deaths from tho same disease have oc- gurredat Tiverton, England, within the past fo ‘At the Catholic at jouth the Teignm faculty and over ono hundred of “ihe dn Partined ia Gerseny Austrinand Belgi an : an jum steadily increasing. At fous hanared Season ‘are down with the disease, the influenza is Low in DEMOCHATIC ECONOMISTS. Studying Where Cuts in Appropriations Can ‘Be Effected. ONLY THE BARE EXPENSES OF THE GOVEUNMEXT ‘TO BE PROVIDED FOR—SPEAKER CRISP TO CON- YER WITH THE VARIOUS COMMITTEE CHATR- ‘MEN—TWO BILLS BRYOKD REACH OF BEDUC- TION. ‘The democratic economists have now got to work in earnest. Each bas got his little hatchet out and is blazing the way for a line of work to be done when the proper time comes. An effort is being made to impress upon the whole House an appreciation of the importance of a very decided reduction of appropriations in all directions, Setting out with the proposi- tion that economy of expenditures is to be ume of the strong features of the democratic policy, the champions of this idea are now looking into the matter very carefully to determine where a saving can be most ef- fectively brought about. It is probable that the appropriations will be kept down to the bare necds of the government and that nearly every proposition for new and unusual appro- Priations will be rejected. It is expected that soon after Speaker Crisp resumes work at the Capitol, and before the new rules are reported. he will have a confer- ence with the severnl chairthen of committees having charge of appropriation bills for the ‘Pbrpose of discussing with them the necessity ‘or cutting all appropriations to the lowest possible point. In view of the fact that there is some danger of all the bills being put back in the appro- priations committee if other committees having these bills fail to enter heartily into this saving policy. itis — that there will be = culty in securing the earnest co-opera' the several chairmen, WHAT MR. DOCKERY 18 Dorsa. Mr. Dockery is engaged in the work of prov- ing that the condition of the United States treasury is such asto make economy compul- sory. Since Messrs. Dingley and Henderson took issue with him as to the figures he made use of in the discussion of the Russian relief resolution he has been going over the records of the department and is prepared to give more figures showing that the treasury is pretty nearly empty, The republicans of the committee have shown opposition to the resolution asking the Becreteay of ‘the Treasury fora statement of appropriations made by the last Co which were not mnded. It is understood, however, that the President ’nd Secretary Fos- ter will not object to having the facts of this rustic a as it ‘One, show Po ough the first Congress may have been extravagant the administration was extraordinarily economical in refusing to ex- pend all the money big: eye The Fifty- first Congress is among the things dead and ara y sires the administration has yet to be tested by its record. STUDY OF THE APPROPRIATION BILLS. Mr. Sayers of Texas is making a general study of appropriation bills for the purpore of discovering specifically where cuts can best be made. _ Mr. Breckinridge of Arkatsas is investigat- ing the question of permanent annual appro- Priations, the result of which will probably be 4 recommendation that all such appropriations except those upon which depends the govern- ment credit be repealed. It is said that there will be a very consider- able saving made in the contracts for carrying the mails, and that on the post office bill there may be a faving of four or five million dollars. This saving might be greater, but there will probably be some additional expenditures for the improvement of the system of city de- liveries, It is expected that the Indian appropriation this year will be about nine miilious less than it was last year. Several millions will be cut off the sundry civil, legislative and fortification IF THERE SHOULD BE WAR. If there is a war with Chile there will be no saving in the military and naval catablishmen*. On the contrary all the money necessary will be granted. This, however, would be regarded as an extraordinary expenditure, not chargeable to the regularannual appropriations. Up to this time the members of the appro- priations committeo proper have been showi the most earnestness in the efforts to advance the policy of economy. In order to make theiz efforts successful they must have the earnest co-operation of the other committees having appropriation bills. ‘he appropriations committes has very few bills in which any considerable reduction can be made. There are only two or three bills that they can do anything with. They have charge of the pensions, the sundry civil, the legislative, the District of Columbia and the fortification bills. ‘WHERE NO CUTS CAN BE MADE. At least two of those hills ars_practically out of the reach of the committee, as the estimates practically fix the amonnt of the aporopria- tions. The first is the pension bill, which makes appropriations to carry ou: the law, the sum being definite. The other is the District of Columbia bill, the amount of which is practically fixed by the amount of the revenues of the rict, Un- der the new law, which makes the government share equally with the taxpayers of the Dis- tric municipal expenses, all the revenues collected in the District are paid into the treasury and the government pays an equal sum as its share of the taxation. This practically fixes the amount of the appropriation, so that there cannot well bea difference of more than a few thousand dollars between the estimates and the appro- pristions. Even if this were notso there could little or no saving to the government in that bill. With these two bills out the committee has only three left, each of which carries a iarge amount for the routine expenses of the gov- ernment. Therefore the saving accomplished by 8 wise economical policy in this committee cannot count for much against the aggregate of appropriations unless the same policy is adopted as to bills in other committees, Increase of Cereal Exports. The bureau of statistics has completed reviews of the exports of cerealsand breadstuffs for the month of December, 1891, which, com- pered with the corresponding period of 1890, shows a wonderful increase. The barley ex- ported in December, 1891, amounted in value to €857,228; for the corresponding period in 1890 the exports amounted to only }.218—an increase of nearly £300,000 in one month. For the last six months of 1891, compared with the same period of 1890, the increase was more than one million dollars. Wheat flour exported during the December just passed amounted to $7,620,787, an increase over those of Decem- ber, 1890, of nearly $3,000,000. For the las half of 1891 the increase over the preceding year was nearly $10,000,000. Exports of rye for December, 1890, were $906,824, as against ‘$22,250 for December, 1890; for the six months past the increase over 18:0 , ‘igs | To tho refusal of the Indians to sell me, the ity attribute the fact that the chair- commission refused A Bernhardt performance is always an occa- sion of much Sarah-money. “T have written a poem on the snow,” said the poet timidly. “All right,” replied the editor; “T'l try toget ‘round and look at iteome time before the snow melts.” “Pop,” said a little boy, “will you lend me your skates?” “ haven't any.” “Mama says you had ‘em on last night.” ‘Miss Flushington says you passed her on the street yesterday without bowing to her. “Oh, deah,” sighed the young man. “it's all the way she manages her complexion. Teli heh foh me,deah boy, that I'm fwightfully color blind, won't you?” The fact that ladies are not represented at the brickmakers’ convention makes it improb- able that any essay will be introduced on the most approved method of disposing of an ice cream brick. He writes of transcendental things, His theme is always high; And then he trades the cash it brings For sandwiches and pie. The man who works at a high desk always stands up for his writes, "Tis leap year; in hie guarded home The dudelet hovers full of fear; About the strect he dares not roam Lest some admirer should be near, Such fancies fill his pretty head, Ris face the balls no longer know, While pretty girls he visited Are wondering what has scared him so. “That's the animal,” said little Patsy Rafferty when he saw the picture of the crab, ‘that hax to turn around an’ go backwards overy toime he wants to go forwards.” ee CAPITOL TOPICS. SUBJECT CATALOGUE FOR THE LAW LIBRARF. Senator Stewart yesterday offered a joint resolution which provides for the preparation, printing and distribution of “a law subject catalogue” of the books in the United States Supreme Court law library. For compensation to the catalogue compiler the sum of $5,000 is appropriated. ‘THE WORLD'S FAIR COMMITTEE. There was a full attendance of members yes- terday when the House committee on the Co- lumbian exposition organized. No bills have yet reached the committee, so that no work could be done beyond fixing Monday as the regular day of meeting. AN INCREASE OF PENSION PROPOSED. A bill was introduced in the House yesterday by Representative Fellows (N.Y.) increasing to #100 per month the pensions of those who have lost the sight of one or both eyes, or have lost both hands or both feet, or have. beon totally disabled in their limbs, or otherwise vo disabled as to render them so neariy helpless as to re- quire regular personal aid and assistance of another. HOUSE COMMITTEES ORGANIZE. House committees organized for work yes terday by dividing into subcommittees as fol- lows: The committee on military affairs— Army organization, Messrs. “Outhwaite, Wheeler, Mitchell, "Bingham and Belknap: Military’ Academy, volunteer muster and bounty and pay, Messrs. Wheeler, Newberry, Patton, Bowers ‘and Hall; armament, arsenals ewberry, Rockwel!, and Bingham; retire- , Testorations and relief—Mesers. Rock~ |, McDonald, Crosby, Hall and Belknap; soldiers’ homes, ‘nationa! cemeteries and mil- itary reservations—Messrs. Mitcbell, Patton, McDonald, Bowers and Belknap: battlefields, monuments, medals, &c.—Messrs, Lapham, Crosby, Wheeler, Bingham and Hall; desertions and miscellaneous—Messrs, Patton, McDonald, Crosby and Bowers. The committes on interstate and foreign commerce—Messrs, Rayner, Patterson, Geary, Storer and O'Neill of Pennsylvania; light houses and fog signals—Messrs. Brickner, Houk and Randall; customs, ports of entry and de- livery—Mesers. Price, Wise and Lind; bridges— Messer. Geary, O'Neill of Missouri and Ketcham; life ‘saving service—Messrs, O'Neill Qio.), Lind, Mallory and Storer. The committee on naval affairs—On appro- riations for the naval establishment, Messrs. Forbert, Elliott, Cummings, Boutelloand Lodge; on construction aud repair and steam engineer- ing, Messrs. Elliott, Daniel, Page, Dolliver and Wadsworth; on ordnance and navy yards, Messrs. Cummings, Geissenbainer, Page, Bou- telle and Dolliver. ee ie ‘On navigation, supplies, equipment and mis- cellancous—Mesers. Geissenhainer, Lawson, Meyer. Dolliver and Bontelle. Naval Academy and marine corps—Mesers. Meyer Lawson, Daniel, Wadsworth and Boutelle, On ization, rank and pay—Messrs. Mc- Aleer, Herbert, Lodge and Wads- worth. ‘On private bille—Mesers. Page, Lawson, Mo- Aleer, Dolliver and Lodge. THE SHOSHONE AND ARAPAHOE INDIANS. The President bas eent to Congress with a recommendation urging its early and favorable consideration the agreement Messrs. J. H. Brigham of Ohio and C. H. Merillat of Wash- ington, the majority of the Shoshone and Ara- phoe indian commission, made with the Sho- shone and Araphoe Indians of Wyoming for a cession of more than half their reservation on the Wind river in Wyoming. ‘The lands ceded comprise 1,100,000 acres in the northern of the reservation, and the price to be paid is $600,000, or 55 cezits an acre. Of the iand ceded the report says: Much of the reservation is still unsurvered, and until this is done and the opening up of the land gives an inducement for capital to venture therein it cannot be stated with certainty how much of the lands ceded can be irrigated and turned into farms. The streams in the reser- vation are rapid running, with a fall frequently of eighty feet to the mile, and there are largo “benches” not far from some of these streams which, it is stated, can be made susceptibie of high cultivation by means of ditches which can be constructed atareasonable cost. The quan- tity of land which can be opened up to agricul- tural settlement in this way is estimated by reons well aquainted with the reservation at from one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand acres. Of that portion of the ceded land not suitable to agriculture the greater part is well adapted to stock and sheep raising. Coal and oil are found on the lands, and there are indi- cations of the presence of more valuable minerals. As the lands, however, at present belong on the Indian reservation there has, of effort to secure for $100,000 additional a strip of land of about 60,000 acres on the southern of the reservation, near the on mann of the ‘A minori to sign the sopert signed Mr. J. D. Wood- ission, 0} treaty, ground thatthe. Indians “would ‘tot wall the southern tract of the reservation near Lander. fe F t i [ ! i THE AVEXUF CABLE ROAD. jurt Reports to the Mockbolders the Progress of the Work. ‘The annual mecting of the stockholders of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com- pany for the election of directors was held at the office of the company in Georgetown today. The clection resulted in the choice of the old toard, as follows: Henry Hurt, William R. Riley, George A. Me- Tiihenny, George T. Dunlop, Archibald H. Lowery, John @. Parke and John R. McLean. Prendent Hurt made his annual report to the stockholders. It was quite lengthy docw- ment and was devoted largely to a considera- tion of the work of cabling the avenue road and the 14th street branch and the track, In discussing his with « Stam reporter later Mr. Hurt said that the principal item in it that would be of interest to the public generally was the ae- surance that the now cable system would be im running order by the Ist of next August. Was a conservative estimate, for the road may be in operation before that time. “The work of track construction,” continued Mr. Hurt, “was began on May Il and was pasbed with as much haste as was consistent with good work. All the tracks are now com- the terminals im rgetown and at the Navy Yard and the short track that rans from the foot of the cs to the Baltimore and Ohio station. The work on the power house was June 1, and, while it will not be completed by that time, the contract calis for it to under roof by spring, so that we can go abead with the work of putting in the machinery for run- ning the cable. the car houses at Mount Pleasant and the Navy Yard are rapidly ap- ‘hing comple: We have made grip cars, sixty pleted with the exception G tracts for 250 cars.seventy ches and 120 open care atacost of $24,865. We are making ample provision for a long time abead,for we are put- ting in power for 400 cars and will have howse pom for 600. I am willing to admit that we cannot properly accomme- date our present trafic with horse cars, If we could we would not be $3,000,900 in cabling the road. The truth that this city Las outgrown horse power, but when we get our new road finished Iam very sure the public will have no cause for com- plaint.” atten. GATHERING IN SNOW FINES. Owners of Property Who Today Contributed to the District Treasury. Among the many warrants issued from the Police Court for failure to remove snow from sidewalks none were directed toward persons in charge of public buildings or parks, but they were all against the owners or agents of private property. Several of the warrants were re- turned to the Police Court this morning. Mr. Bushrod Robinson told the judge that the house in his caso had just been purchased and he admitted that the snow bad not beon cleaned from the sidewalk. At the same time he thought there were other persons in the neighborhood who should be looked after, as b there were several vacant lots and the *ubont them had not been cleaned. Mr. Robinson paid his $2 fine and then Mr. E. J. Hannan came in. As in the other case, his excuse was not satisfactory to the court, and a similar tine war paid. The only excuse the judg takes is a clean mdewalk. Mr. W. W. Dansnhower forfeited @2and Me. A. Saltzstein paid that much fine. —— A SHAKP BURGLAR. How He Shielded Himscif With a Womaste Form and Made His Escape. This morning, afew minutes before 4 o'clock, there was an exciting scene in the fruit store of Leonardo Chara, No. S01}¢ D street nurth- wost. A negro burglar who entered the place was saved from being killed or badly wounded only by his own shrewdness, The mgro smashed the glass and entered the store. The noise aroused Chara and his wife ‘and they watched the man's movements until the latter got near the rear of the store, Then Chara raised a double-barreled shotgun and called to the burglar to throw up bis hands, ‘The command was obeyed and then Chara told his wife to go get a iceman. She turew awrap over ber head and started out. In order to reach the fron; door she had to pass the negro. When she got near hin he her and backed out to the front door, Mrs. Chara toward the muzzle of the thescuftic Mra, Chara's ear was injured After getting out the front door the made good time, soon getting ont of Mr. Chara says be could have shot the burg! after he reached the st _but be did not think the law would justify him in doing so. The matter was reported to the police, and efforts are being marie to ascertain something concerning the burglar's identity. —ien GEORGETOWN, i MUCH SUFFERING AND DISTRERS. The Cecil alley fund has reached a figure close onto $80 and all the immediate wants of the recently destitute family have now been attended to. Yesterday aton of coal anda cord of wood was sent around by order of Lieut. Hollenbergor and for some weeks, at Jeast, neither food or warmth will be absent in that’ household. But while comparative plenty reigns in Ce¢il alley in many other parts of town certain residents are now daily for succor. There is money on hand at the station, but the officers say as it was donated to the Cecil ’ ng £10 inthe hands of the lieutenant, to be distributed at his discretion. ‘There ie much suffering in all sections of the ig, “and dona- tions from the charitable will relieve more un- fortunates than we are aware remde among us.” of the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Nations Bank, died yesterday afternoon in Rockville. The funeral will take place tomorrow, the inter- ment to be at Oak Hill, near the Aqueduct bridge, is dead. Mr. Ambrose G. Marsdena, very with the college boys, fell yesterday bicycle and was injured. ———— Shelter for the Animals, Agent Key of the Humane Society asid to Srax reporter this morning that the society had inaugurated a war against persons for not fur from a E F i i stl ut 4