Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1892, Page 6

I Sives Jewerry 1 Souvenir Spoons Beno wn and vat the jew wins the Poll jwing extraor and so 6 y low ve wl, in which tm the new | few size, Lowis XE | hawt if ti B for the new Sugar Spins for after } 4 bow! ant | with the new shape | sch with the new an oven Jewerer, ad — ade in the En- | - W. 8 W. A. PH & Co: Open Beery Night. Sth ot. and Pean. Ave rs 3 ROURLE ROUBLE TS SELECT PRESESTS you (tome ‘Po [Ts Yoo Coxe Ts Us FORK IDEAS. Our store ts fall of them, sud ont prices defy competition with any in the ity. You're going to give, of course. stock and gst our ideas before you buy? ead this unteresting Ist + THD HASBRERGHEP Diet A Grand Lot of Chiffon Hakfs., embrot- dered and scalloped. im all stylish patterms. ‘olor: Lavender, pink. blue, white, corn, cardinal, maise, Diack and ‘worth overy bit of 23 cents. Spectal 6 ...... 1 2be. ent Japanese Silkk for tomorrow Zo. Seal- stiteued em roldered tnitte Sot of 300 grand values we offer you Holl- MUPFLERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN. ik White Brocaded 7 Tomorrewene sees, | OC. rales, in both’ white and bieck, ® es ---- $1. [Gand 81.48 Ladies’ Satin Mufflers, tn light blue, pink, ana nme ple and Setunceye: T5e. est Pini silk Novelty Mufflers, black a, ich vertone oatterne 19 GT YRAND [TMBRELEA Q)FFER. FRAND MBRELLA FFER. 5 SILK GLORIA UMBRELLAS, 26- *° es, in & great variety of natural All warranted for one year. war price, #250, Special By QQ. colors ( Reg DAY TURDAY these grand valnes: bildren’s Fast Black Hose, double els and toes. Our regular prices, ver pair. For Saturda Bets. OMES fOSIERY. /OMES OSIERY, ack Maco Hose, sold every- =. For Saturday, a 25 ets. it double Regu- ar price Special, 3 pairs 81, one Our SS-cent Black Cashmere Hose for 45 ots. ARGAINS. \EGAINS. Sook Fosters. day Gloves in tan and gray, nu Suedes, in blue and red. k Black Kid Fosters 81.00 in English red, rm Er HEF BRR, SRE & pee ike Thue oO be Po Oe k RO cE = A. & Hiker k & God kee CO: “Where Quality's Fi TH ND TH AND ; Profits Second.” i ve N.W. DA x Laxspvron & Bro. > Store open evenings all this week. ” mieten o ' har. ant particulary nowadays, when Jewelry x “ every ry bousht of ns, sv you @ owes are guaran Hf mew want to sel. Mae remier iw a lady « Lave. x Noveury Groves WN De berselt they arc or, if qual nthe batten En-| | STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, with Charm, here ecg WT ETS, im silver pis bright or fonly $1. 5¢a pair. | oxstized, Whe. Sterling Silver, $4.08 to 84.9. Best The ® evretie Gloves, with | Kolled Plate, warranted five years, price, $2.98 to fame y stiten =. lavender, and only | @ M plate, to BI. po Magna SILVER CHATELAIN WATCHES, 24.98, pfonr big red | 4 A red silk stitching, | gy In anticipation of very Flevoed Cantor Be The sortety man for et English Tan tw than present « evening gloves. Hers are Long Undressed Kid Mous- | Se @ttaires thet cS wear I2-button length for | Peas C2. WS baton * m for @n50.| BE | he: correct fit. | gx Mex bat . » ‘onnzct Groves Not ony correct nstrate:! - and, as we «usr ST SOLID GOLD STICK PINS, 900. to 83.93. ward they are free from here may assure wed any thine ves are the uen's Wand #1eNa pate For street we: = favorite. here at $1 GR inate for drtving oF bit ord went! Gloves. $1.50 8 pair With and without far top prewnt for the cow These san Pe a PIX Surepness Wivre | & Crikie fe © misnomer, uslew you like to call males and femalee ehuldren from tt they can | fret tedidie to the time thay biesom intomen and | 4 women. we Youths! and maiden’s. boys’ and iris’ and toddling Bt Founastery’ eleven are kere of all kinds of cloth, | CN $1.98 ey tf cloth. “SPALL CHAINS, Oc. BABYS and CHILDREN'S Semted, lomive wool, duaskin. & specially S from 50k, to solid gold, ranging tn are the Mistew Pumkin Mous 8 to 84. 8, quetatres at Me A pair, Miser dhutton Frenck Kid BAM BUTTON SETS from Tie. rolled plate to Giowen at #1 Misses’ at How’ Lanet raifeing | S004 oid with chains, #2 98 t» #318, c ee > MS CHILDLEN'S BKACELELS from 50e, to 83.508 outa and | We box Jewelry bought of ws so tt looks presentatie. Wesave you considerableon ; the price. We guarintee the wear and we Hane Is Ax Orsoecesrry give sous election which has never been ‘The following. clipped from late wiv Spproached Celis of an opportunity te Dow wet © Meret Gloves for prevent pre om gr B55 ovetcn nets Undrowe! Kid Mounque ‘aes cannot te depls fe any other retati store in ‘The writer reads the ators paragraph ows 18 to the glove buyer. whe. after radius an Pending, ease: The statemns sally true, cam be Drow tre amd For three youn rouse: First The abmolutery pertect At may be prov couse any inty may be Stted with « pair without obit Baten whey, Seoad—Thateuet quality Givers are vaiuet at | O12 Tekewhere may be proved by amy one wishing to b ake comparison Third—The style may easily be proved superior ‘Your eves will teil you of superior quaitty of colors Pra shades of English tans, six odes six grays, six Wrowns For evening wear are yollows. pinks, bines, (reems, lavenders, yoari, cruam, white aud bias, To Pam Rien, « LISNER. Com BAL ot aud Pa. ave. | 6s es. warranted for oue year, EARRINGS in*screw or hanging, soltd & price, #4 VEST CHAINS from a 990. fire gilt. wears one year, 4 tou 5.48 to 86.48. 1 to 82.98, eran eB 5. WLLE KHINESONE NECKLACE, set in first icy best rolled plate solid gold, snap, price, OW HATNS from MATELAINS for De. to 8 canted, $2.98. thatelatns, price, 2.73. We are agents for Loch & Co.#Gold Filled warranted for years, Sc., and 10-kt. Gold Rings, 50c. Better . 9Ge.,to the finest quality settings in stoue, Emeralds, Garnets, Sapphires, Ruby, ! Topaz, prices from 90c. to #5. 98. EAST PINS im every conceivable pattern and de- froma 25°. Pin to solid gold, ranging in price oe. to B68 from 2c. to latest fad in HANDKERCHIEF HOLDERS, {ASS CHAINS in best rolled with pin holder. see ERLING SILVER THIMBLES, 25c. to 50e. CFF BUTTONS from 4 ranging in pete id gold with monograim engraved. Special | st rolled plate, Warranted five years. Price, to $5, 08, LID GOLD © LAD GOLD STUDS fro: LEP PINS frou ‘5c. to full assortment of solid S trem Mie. to E98. YLD KINGS frou 81 to @4.08. Fox Camones. LID GOLD RINGS in endless variety from 5c. 48, in all the new styles of settings. NYS NICKEL WATCHES, good timekeepers. Alok the cles suitable for ‘ed, Would tend to of miueh worry about what Our sales people are willing and Feady to amsist you aud to doall they can to mave your ah pping pieasaat. But yet we request and advise your shopping. if it can be done. im the morn- T nights, as the busy crowds that throne out sores ary more frequent im the Shoppime in the early done nore intelligently nd with less annoyance, yet we willingly you our best front, come When you wil WE DESIRE a. Ar Baroas Prices. OALL ‘Two spectal lotaof Embroidered ATTENTION | Slippers—Ladies’ and Men's—at : 0c. To — Flecant line of Ladies’ Fine pe Cloth Flannel-lined Slippers. Only ‘Ye., worth $1. LARGE New Styles Men's Fine Embroi- dered Slippers at 75c., $1 and STOCK 91.50. or Boys’ Slippers. embroidered or allleather. Only 75c. HOLIDAY | cellent Quality Ladies' Over- gaiters. Only 40c. @o0ps, = Storm@iubbers, for Ladies and WHICH Misses, at de. Special Sale of Men's Fine Calf FOR Shoes, all styles—the greatest bar- rains ever offered. Only 81.98. qvanity A drive in Ladies’ Fine Dongol AND Kid Shoes, Opera, Common Sense ‘and new style square toe,tipped or plain, marked down to 1.05; VARIETY | never sold under $2. * HAVE Ladies’ Flannel-lined Shoes, all cloth or foxed, at 81. NEV: — Aspecial lot of Children’s Real Pebble Goat Spring Heels, sizes 6 bal to 11. at 75e. Reduced from $1. PQUALED Soild Serviceable Shoestor boys from #1 up. mn oa Misses Shoes in kid an@_ pebble mae at 7Sc., worth 81. Infante’ Fine Kid Shoes, worked crry. Button holes; now 35c. ; were 50c. You will be money ahead if you purchase your Shoes from us. > Tux Stan Suor Hovse, 726 Tru Sr x CHILDS & McDERMID, Open Evenings, 1114-1116 ¥ ST. N.W. Tue Mosr Gaxtx Asp Annsticatty Bevecxen Pracr ’ In Weshington Today is CHILDS & Mc- DERMID'S store. The whole interior of our pretty business home is attired in 5- CENT HANDKE“CHIEFS. Nothing has ever equaled this display. ‘They are all Lawn Handkerchiefs, with fancy colored borders, and we offer you choice at 5 CENTS: EACH. A few of those Ladies’ Handkewehiefs still left. ‘want them. White Lawn Handkerchiefs, stamped in fast colors flowers, scalloped. Special =¢ Tomorrow. : LC 10-cent All-linen Hurry if you SATURDAY HOSIERY OF FERS. Ladies’ Fast Black Extra Heavy Stockings, with high spliced heels and double soles, 35 cts. pr., Spr. for 81.00. Other xrand offers too numerous to meg- tion. 20-cent Hose. d 19-cent Hose. KNEE PROTECTORS, pair..........250TS. SATURDAY GLOVE BARGAINS. Ladies’ 4-button Noveities, in London red, black stitching, 81.50 evers- Q] 1 where. Tomorrow. S:hook Fosters ip all shades. To- G5 () 81.19 ‘morrow, grand value. ae Thook Fosters. Tomorrew. S-bution Suede Mousquetaires best values in town, 98c., #1.50, $1.75. All tried on and warranted, CARD CASES AND PURSES COMBINED. with calf lining, suseful pres- 6) meee BLO All colors in real seal excellent for a pretty, rents, Camps & McDenum, ‘Everything a Weman Wants,” 1114-1116 F Sz. RR FEE A TITT RE AA OT m O68 AA FT RE Asa T REKEA A T MM MM MMMM Mat E MMM ERE : lis Ts Oba TO US something to BPR,RING THE CHILDREN Be BBB amuse them dows. Inside of our stores, however, we have still greater attractions for their parents in the way of band- some, dressy, yet serviceable and damp tomerrow—we hay proof Footwear at prices that are puzzling to our competitors as they + re agreeably surprising to the con- sumers. “How we manage to undersell other dealers?” Simply because wo buy and sell hundreds of pairs where others sell hardly tens. Tur Qvatrres = Of our Children’s Shoes are well known. “No matter Low low a priced shoe we sell you it will always be found RELIABLE." 0 x Raxor Of prices is a wide one, running from « Child's Real Dongola Spring Heel Button. at S0c., to the Finest Misses’ and Boy Patent Leather Shoes at #2.50 and #3. Ovx $1 Scuoor Suors Are the greatest shoes for the price in the United States. Veal Calf Laced and Button, for boys and youths. Genuine Dongola, with tips, for misses. Fine Dongola or Got, patent or solar tipped, for children. Oos. Caress! Osan! Secs Hand-Made Shoes have been our most popn- lar specialty for 92. They are coinfortab: dressy und keep the feet dry. Calf Skin, Cork Sole, Laced or Button, Boys', $2.50; Youths’, $2 Viet Kid, Cork Sole, But- ton, for Misses, #2; Children, $1.50. SPECIAL HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS. Our grea: sale of Men's, Boys’ and Ladies’ ‘Totlet Slippers at half usual prices. Boys’ Goat Fountieroy Legyins, €3 a pair. Rubber Boots for old and younz. Best inakes at lowest prices. Felt Bed Room Slippers. For adults,60c. ; Children, 350. y occ 00 ig 83 Rauiasie S, (OE Hovses. ‘990 and 032 Seventh st, Wid and 1916 Pa ave, 231 Pa ave. ge Open At Night Untit Christmas. Xorgeous, J ]nusual Om ters. Christe forgeous, U nasual /hristman There's nothinz that has ever equaled the spread we've made for the gay times nearly at hand. Wedon't want you to buy unless we can suit you, but we know we can do all that. Read Saturday's splendid offre. ther PT endkerchief 4 ttraction. Altouits Hisnakerchicf A fraction: We've fairly outdone ourselves in our Holi- day Handkerchief business. We've Just re- ceivéd a lot of Ladies’ Very Fine Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with deep inch hems and large and beautifully embroidered initials. We marked them at 35 cents, but in order to at ‘ tract ¥ OMORROW we'll sell them at CE or 6 for $1.50; packed in bande 801 Just right” to «ive on Christmas. See th ‘and the countless others for both sores ings, Pi rine: Riss: Rite: Chasen We have the manufacturer's guar they're all solla GOLD. You have our guar. tee that they cannot be equaled anywhere at the prices we ask. Gold Rings of various patterns, sot Q 7; with all Kinds of lovely stones es. DOU Gold Rings, Maht fat than above, for litte fgets, all sttings -. OOC Solid Silver Bangles, with Lock and Key, very prettyen sont 25C 5 Cent Stick Pins, Tomorrow 5 CENTS each, with an extra one to every purchaser. Solid Silver Stick Pigs, in all tho pretty “Gitar Sec af ail kid “25C Wht Coat Bs Nis: Ts Gis A Lady than a pretty, useful FAN. She would would appreciate it greatly. Our stock's com- plete. White Sik Gauze Fans, with carved Ey MaRales and sticks, pected 3] ()Q) in light Loxen Same in black. ea wood Bandiewant atictse. "$1.00 Unegualed Fans, consisting of 22 Natural Ostrich Tips, exch nine inches lonz, with sil- fered sticks to match, fi tty @ 5 Yeretatieks to mated, tn apretty & 5 50) ‘Fans inadse wp of 20 Black Oxtrich with carvad stieze, very lovely>-.00 es, Fees Besgus Figs: Paatifal oruatientey pair eo OL.99 Smaller end larger figures of every descrip- tion. ‘and {rrors, and Jed Breed Miner: In pretty, white metal frames, and with handles of white metal, which wi al to 7 ON of white inotal, w ears equal to 7 5() Se ods rench rench Of And Plush Dressing Cases, Toilet Sets, work ar far tock Stect eather eather G Voxes, ete. Lots here for you to select from. ‘entleman'a [Jmbrelli eader. A Genns Unteit=A Les: Best Silk Gloria, 28-inch frame, ‘crooked or straight handle, silver tipped, silk cord and tassel, with covers only $2.75 See our Select Stock of Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen. Sc. to €15. Yiove Gitte Ladies 4-button Derby Glace, stitch, all colors, a very me presents. 81.50 z-button Dogskin Gloves, sold 7 QC) ne ne or or Sex. Sex: ‘where for kids, worth #1, for. ... Jor or ooking resents joking resents, For their sweethearts and wives should stop at our Men's Furnishing Department and get the advice of one of our salesmen. They'll pilot you over the store and show you the manifold Deauties of our Holiday Display. MINNIX, FONDA & COMPANY, 807 Penna. ave. n.w. (Telephone 1414.) See Ee aes 1, Tur Moxewesran, FASHION LEADERS IN Seeeeeecgecesengesese Fise Miuuusery, Croaxs, Hostnz, Groves, Ke. Houway Goons. 3,000 ‘Dosanil ieeteeecrars PRICED AS NEVER BEFORE. There are biz lots of Fine Embroidered Chiffon Handkerchiefs. worth Others, wo:th 500 dozen Ladies Handkerchiefs, 900 dozen Ladies” and Gents? Tntti chiefs, pure line: THE DOLLS! DOLLS! NEVER SUCH DOLL PRICES. AtQe. and Ibe. Dolls worth Ie. and 23c. At Dolls worth 45 to Ate. Dolls worth 45 to 65 Equally startling prices on large fine Dolls—75c., | worth $1.25, 98e., worth 81.50. ALL WORTH NEARLY DOUBLE, Worth 25 to -1236e. jal Handk . ° = Srrciat Grove. Gurts. Fach day Just now bargains fa this or that of Glove Rind for Christmas buying. 100 dozen Black Sik Mitts. S&-button Suede Gloves Valne. # +button Suede. Value, 81... Laiies’ White Glace. Va ue, 81. ee a1 Ladies’ Gauntlet Driving Glove. Value, @1.98..#1.00 Ladies’ Gennine Foster's, V: Ladies’ Genuins Foster's. Val Misses’ Hook Glows, Value, 8125. Gent's Dozekin Gloves. Value, $1.48 ... Gent's Best Kid Gloves. Value, $1.98. In Silk Taffeta Gloves and Mitts overythiag that is new and desirable. Regular, #1 Hasvsome Unrettas. Beautiful Silk Umbrellas, with Dresd Worth 4, at... Fine Gloria Umbrellas. ae Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Very Finest ‘Silk Umbrellas. ....... ‘ 50 Be. to $1.50 ‘Tight-roll 83 to 88 “*About seven or eight months ago I was attacked by a couch, and at once began to take a medicine much advertised as an expectorant, and continued using it ‘until I had taken about six bottles. Instead of giving me relief, it only made me worse. I tried several other remedies, but all in vain, and I don’t think I had three whole nights’ rest during my illness. I began to think that CONSUMPTION ‘Had lata hold of me, and my hopes of recovery were allgone. Iwasa mere skeleton, but a friend of mine, ‘who had been some time away, called tosee me. He recommended me to try Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, and Kindly sending me & bottle, I took it, but with little hopes of recovery. I am thankful, however, tosay that it cured me, and Iam today enjoying the best of health."—J. WILMOT PAYNE, Monrovia, Liberia. AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Prepared by Dr. 30. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass. PROMPT TO ACT, SURE TO CURE. Tuenz 1s Normso In arhysician’s life that gives him more satisfaction than seeing the prompt effect of SCOTT'S EMULSION oF COD-LIVER OIL, In bringing back plumpness and color to thin and'pale children. “Poor bab Everybody sees the sad picture. No one but the physician apprectates it. He knows what dangers threaten thin children. Let us send you a book about thinness, SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 132 South 5th avenue, New York. Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion of cod-liver oll—all druggists everywhere do, #1. ME®: WINSLows soormine syRUP Has beon used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHIL ING with PERFECT SUCC It 80 the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and is the best retuedy for DIARKHGA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Bo snre and ask for ‘"Mrs, Winslow's Booth- ng Syrup” and take no other kind. “cents 4 bottle, Miaredy PUAOUENESS CONSTIPATION se. cured. Nerve and 1 —— free. SOHELL BRESES3E BBE5S35SSSESEFESPROEORS Crore Sscrrrte: E. ‘We have a stock of Men's, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, valued at £90,000, which must be positively closed out by the last of January, our landlord having canceled our agreement for a renewal of lease, and rather than dispose of our stock at a public anction (which means for dealers only) we will give the public ofit by selling the ENTIRE STOCK AT THE ,HTERING PRICES, viz: 40 PER CENT DISCOUNT From our original selling price. plete stock, including FULL DRESS SUITS AND SMOKING JACKETS. ‘We will give you an idea what 40 per cent discount means: A Sutt of Clothes that sold for $12, discount 40 per cent means $7.20. A Suit of Clothes that sold for #18, discount 40 per cent means $11.80. A Suit of Clothes that sold for 810, discount 40 per cent means $6. An Overcoat that sold for $9, discount 40 per cent means €5.40. An overcoat that sold for 815, discount 40 per cent means $11. An Overcoat that sold for €20, discount 40 per cent means $12. An Overcoat that sold for 830, discount 40 per cent ameans #18, &c. ‘Thifs will be your last chance, as we shall sell the balance of the stock to dealers within one week of our limit. If you wanta bargain leave no stone unturned, but call and satisfy yourself. We have still a com- CANNON BALL CLOTHING CO., 7th and D Sts. N. B.—Fixtures for sale. ‘oie! esse. at Open Every Evening. CH BE JIFE Yott Wirt Diamond Rings, Diamond Necklaces, Earrings of all kinds. Brooches, Bracelets, Scarf Pins, Sterling Silver Ware, And any other Pretty and useful things She may want for Christmas, All at a saving to youot 33 Pe Cat vent Ifyou buy from ine, T manufacture, Graxp Srectat Sate In Fancy Goods too numerous to mention. 100 different styles of Veiling, frou Se. up. Hosiery and Merino Underwear. Axrand Assortment of Holiday Fans, ‘Muslin and Cambric Underwear, Infaats' and Children’s Hats and Caps, Aprons of all descriptions. From 1:%4e. to $2.50. Skirts (silk, eatin, cloth). From 75e. to 89. ‘Trimmed and Untrim:wed Millinery at one-ha’f, OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL XMAS, agf AND 030 F ST. N.W. 1 CHRISTMAS Without Tey 6 ae ie AA ERR TE coc 4 A NNN DoD EE You'll need CANDIES for the Holl- ays. Why not have ours? They're the best ard do not cost any more than in- ferior kinds. Our CANDIES are made At present we're selling 4b. and 1- Ib. boxes of MARSHMALLOWS for 25 sees & Sox, Con 112g Axo F Sru. Consequently My goods are the best and ‘The cheapest in the city, For they're made under ‘My personal supervision. Any Article Reserved ‘til Christmas. a S. Only Manufacturing Jeweler on F Street. 1012 F S; N.W. DEALERS IN DRY Goops, 1316 7TH ST. N.W. tions at bottom prices, all Becentet te Brose cn Remnants. Goods in good quality very cheap eck ‘Hei st epoetal prices. All-wool Ge Ide yd. y Ts rere Sally, ile | = de 55 Ly mp ap west: Skirts, $1 and $1.25. Stan x ie in good quality don't fail Gate rede BC ou bd 83 Curtains, worth wore money nga sahareces mncrarumeat ber 9 Buen a14-8t wblsntbiee enn anche tla S Kur & Soxe Mo Co, s iG. BRANCH, 531 7TH 8T. N.W., FEIH- | 2d EDITION. CRIME IS SUSPECTED. ' ‘The Headless Body of a Washington Man Found. | aE HEROIC ACT OF AN ENGINESR. The Director of a Bank Sent to Prison. OTHER TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. YOUNG MR. BLAINE" MARRIAGE, 4 Story From Baltimore That an Effort is) Being Made to Effect a Reconciliation. MORE, Dec. 16.—A new theory as to the} aes eminence the cardinal and Father PT pon Mr. Blaine is advanced by a well informed Catholic of this city, who says: “The assistance of these two churchmen is being in- voked to secure a reconciliation between James and his divorced wife. It will that Father Ducey played part in this un- happy matrimonial alliance. He — mar- ried the couple and the ex-Secretary has held him responsible for the trouble result- ing. A few months ago the statesman wrote a Jong letter scoring Father Ducey for his part in the marriage and divided the blame between the priest and the bride. “Father Ducey hasbeen thecl Mrs. James G. Blaine, jr., wh & conspicuous ical adviser of | is a Catholic. atber Ducey was opposed to the divorce proceedings and Mrs. Blaine, jr., was not entirely in sympathy with ‘the idea} of violating a rule of her church. | My theory of the matter is that a reconciliation | is possible between the estrange ies. The senior Blaine, I have reason to believe, would prefer, before he dies, to see his only son recon- ciled ‘to his wife, and for that renson be h: asked the intercession of Cardinal Gibbons and Father Ducey.” —— IT WAS A WASHINGTON MAN, The Headless Corpse Found by Gunners iv Cecil County. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. | Exxtox, Mp., Dec. 16.—The decapitated | man who was found by a party of gunne: Elkton two weeks ago has been iden William T. Robinson, a resident of Washing- ton, D.. A lady giving her name as Mrs. Mary E. Robinson and her address as Wash- ington, D. C., came to Elkton last even- ing and upon learning the description of the | man found said she was positive it was that of | her husband, who she said had left home in | June last to go to work at Aberdeen, Md. had not heard from him since October 17. Robinson is of the opinion that ber hus! had been murdered. | > comin HOME. The American Delegates to the Monetary | Conferenée Will Sail on the 21st. Loxvox, Dec. 16.—The American delegates to the international monetary conference are booked to sail on the steamer Lahn from South- ampton for New York on December 21. It is not understood that there wili be any celebra- tion or dinners in honor of the occasion. — IR THIEVES, VERY © ‘The Wells-Fargo Company Will Make Good the Galveston Steal. New Yorx, Dec. 16.—General Agent Sted- jman of the Wells-Fargo Express Company says that his company has assumed the blame | for the loss of the two packages of | money which were shipped from this city | a few weeks ago to Galveston, As soon as the necessary papers are made out the ex- press people will reimburse the banks to. whi the money was consigned. The packages, one | containing 210,000 and. the other £25,000. were despoiled while in the hands of the compan Mr. Stedman says the thieves have not been | caught, —_ THE sou IR COINS, Shipping the First Sixty Thousand From the Philadelphia Mint. Pumapetruta, Dec. 16.—The first sixty thousand of the new Columbia souvenir half | United States mint in this city. The first de- | livery of 10,000 coins left on the 9:50 express for New York city. The remaining 50,000, cluding the “£10,000 beauty” and three other valuable pieces, were placed in the hands of the United States Express Company, consigned to | the subtreasnry at Chicago and are expevted to | | leave at 4:25 p.m. j > D THE BOAT, The Heroic Act of an Engineer of a River Steamer. Crxcrxwatt, Dec. 16.—Passengers that ar- rived from Pittsburg today on the Keystone State tell how a heroic engineeer saved the boat and passengers from destruction by fire. It | was near Bridgeport, Ohio, when an Italian deck 333333523 SSZRR | passenger in his sleep kicked over «coal oil | Usual response, mp among inflammable freight, was turned ashore hustled out on the The boat and passengers were | icy bank. This was | made possible by a plucky engineer and a deaf and dumb man. The latter held the hose to direct the water on flames while the engineer at the peril of his life rushed through | flames and set the force pump to working. | By the energy and pluck of these two heroes a | disaster was averted. | > Killed by Hie Crazy Wife. Burverton, N. J., Dee. 16.—George Bowers was killed by his wife early this mornmg at Greenwich. It is said that the deed was com- mitted while the woman was suffering from a temporary fit of insanity. Song Idaho's Oficial Count. Borsz Cry, Ipano, Dec. 16.—The official | count for Idaho has been completed by the secretary of state as follows: Weaver, 10,430; Harrison, 8,799. McConnell, republican, for governor has 1,409 plurality. —— A “Bull” Broker Squeezed in the Market, New York, Dec. 16.—The failure of Broker J. C. Morris was announced at the consolidated exchange this morning. He was “‘long”’ of the financial stocks, which, within a few days, have suffered a sharp decline. eee A Large Exodus to America. Hatirax, N.8., Dec. 16—The exodus from the Annapolis and Cornwallis valiey to the United States has reached large proportions this fall. tis difficult to get accurate statis- tics, but it is certain there has been a material decline in the population. cooameeant eee S Russta and Germany to Come Together. Loxpox, Dec. 16.—A dispatch to the Chron- icle front Vienna rays that the scandalous de- velopments regarding the Panama canal enter- will lead to a rapprochement between Riassia and German Sage SES Killed by a Cable Car. _ Curcaco, Dec. 16.—Emanuel Brunswick, a wealthy manufucturer of San Francisco, was killed last night while trying to board a State street cable car. —__ ; ‘Waddington Recalled to Paris. Pagus, Dec. 16.—The Figaro says that the re- call of M. Waddington, French smbassador to the court of St. James, has been decided upon. Suan mains A Diamond Thief’s Boldness. Lovisvitix, Ky.,Dec. 16.—A stranger walked into Joseph Mandel’s pawn shop yesterdsy, pointed a pistol at Mandel, picked up $1,500 worth of diamonds and boarded a hour before ne informed the poli dollars were shipped this morning from the | FAILED TO SIGNAL THE HOWE. Vice Admiral Fairfax of the Mediterrancan Squadron to Be Court-Martialed. Loxpox, Deo. 16.—Vice Admiral Fairfax, of the British Mediterranean comma\ squadron, to which was attached the battle ship Howe, which stranded on November | 2 at the entrance of Ferrol harbor, | Spain, will be tried by court-mar- tial in connection with the stranding of th Vessel. Itis charged that as commander o ‘the squadron it was bis duty to signal the How ae that vessel was following the fiagship, and that he failed to do it. Commander David L. Dickson and Capt. A. P. Hastings of the Howe | Were recently acquitted of all blame in the | matter by a court-martial held at Portsmouth, it being shown that the charts of the Ferrol | harbor used on the Howe were very defective. > FIVE YEARS FOR EVANS. The Guilty Director of the Spring Garden Bank Sentenced. Pamaperrma, Dec. 16.—Neb who was convicted of misapplying the funds of the Spring Garden National Bank, of which he | was a director, was today sentenced by Judge Butler to pay a fine of $300 and serve five years in the Eastern penitent | ~ | FOR THIRTY-FOUR YEARS. | BURNING A Mine Fire That is Working Its Way Toward the Surfac Portsvitee, Dee. 16. entertain fears for the safety of their Behrw: colliery at Mount Laffee. A mine fire, whic has been burning in the old Wadesville shat near here, for thirty-four years, is working i way toward this coili and means are be taken to prevent its further progress in that direction, The Reading Company nd , — On the Trail of the Bandit i AN Awtoxto, Tex., Dee. The state ops, the United States soldiers from Fort Melntosh and a large posse of deputy marshals areon the trailof the bandits who bad the Fecent engagement with Mexican troops op- posite San [gna ——_ Henry ©. Buffalo Deed. Borvavo, N.¥., Dee. 16.--Henry C. Gould, vice president of the Gould Car Coupler Com- pany, died this morning. > Factory of the Huggins Cracker Oo. Burned. Kansas Crry, Dec. 16.—The factory of the | Huggins Cracker Company was burned last | night. The girls employed on the fifth floor narrowly escaped. A loss of $175,000 was caused. oats Ex-Senator Ferry’s Big Suit. Cm ao, Dec. 16. Ferry of Michigan, Hiram V. Reed and Allen | W. Fowler have entered suit in the circuit | court to recover £500,000 damages against the | Grand River Railroad Company and W. J. Poynton, its president, who prevented the sale of the railroad to an English syndicate. — Disorderly Collezians Punished. New Haven, Coxy., Dec. 15.—A fine of 2100, the extreme penalty of the law, was inflicted by Judge Rufus 8. Pickett at the city court this noon upon James A. MeRea of Pittsburg, F and M. F. Wyrchause of St. P. ale students who were charged with breac the peace on December 3. durin of the successful foot ball season by the fresb- men class, od Distinguished Women in Council. Carcaco, Dec. 16.—The annual meeting of pnal Council of Women of the United tes is being held at the Palmer House in this city, Among those present are Mrs. Mary well Mathilda B. Caree, Mra, Rachael Foster Avery of , Rey. Anna H. Shaw of Washing- rs. F. B. Grannis of New York. —_——_ Salaries Suspended tn Samoa. Loxpox, Dec. 16.—The Times prints a dis- patch from Sidney, N.S. W., to the effect that for the next three months no official salaries will be paid in Samoa except those of the chief | justice and the president of the council. Even | the king ix not exempt. The prevailing desti- tution is the cause of this action, —_—_— Convicted of a Seventeen-Year-Old Murder. Anpena, Micn., Dec. 16.—Augnst Grossman was this morning convicted of the murder of | Albert Moiitor seventeen years ago. There are twelve others charged with the same crime, — Gray Wil Appeal. New Youx, Dec. 16.—Fronk 8. Gray, who lost his suit against Col. Elliot F. Shepard for breach of contract, has decided to take his case toa higher court. ton and = The German Army Bill, Bentry, Dec. 16.—The committee of twenty- six members of the reichstag, to which the army bill has been referred, consists of three | social democrats, six Freisinnige bers | eight clericals, two Poles, three national lib- | erais, one free conservative and five right | conservatives. it is believed that it will be impossible for the bill to obtain « majority in a ‘committee so constituted, and the opponents of the measure coulidentiy expect its defeat, MR. BLA Ess. He is Reported by His Fomily and Physician as Better Today. So far as can be iearned today there has been no material change in the condition of Mr. Blaine during the past twenty-four hours, In- quiry at his house at noon today elicited the that Mr. Blaine scems to be a little better tod: While the members of the family are said to be much concerned at the situation there are no outward indications to that effect and to all appearances the affairs of the household are moving along as though nothing unustial was the matter. Now that Mr, Blaine’s precarious state of health is known to the public the manifestatio sympathy for | ued this morning with Ex-Senator Thomas W. | } Acteam of tartar hakine 1 weiter. Wie lervens rth kates! mitt Nw wom bod Peper? ROYAL BAKING POW 1M Wallet, NY —— — = — N WALL STREET ToDay, Sales Unusually Active & Ratiy share ning at Tas posted rates, 4S7ad#0, for sixty days and 48486 ernments steady coupon, 114), bid. extended 2s, registered, bid. The stock market this morning wa: : active. Thi for the m . The ‘selling of the wht was 60 con - . trust, market in large The weakness of whole list were dows the last hs War wome Cove a sharp ral long maintaine u rket ts active _ AND COMME ROT TSP m. To. Trust South. egular cx Light, 6 at 14052 atl Go. 10 at 4 asked. Distriet of Colun 189, gold, 107 currency, i901, 908, 110 nCY, 120 bid, Did. — ask m bid, — anked. ueous Bouds—Wast town alireat 18 ds naud Georgetown Iai bid, — asked. Mason asked. Washington L ge es, 1904, WS tl niantry 2d Company, seri ton Gas, ser ton Gas Co, Convertibie Eckington Mallroad Peake and Potoma asked. Capitol aud bid ass 1 5 wid Telephone a0 % Ba, 1921, 104 bid, Toad Convertibie és, HKlectrie Light Convertible American + and Tra bid, —axked. American Se 1985, #. & A. 100 idl, — asked. and Trust fs, les, A. a. Washington Market « Washington Market Ca. + asked. Washington Market Co, ist 6s, 1802-191 105 bid — asked. National Bank Stocks—Rank of Waeenington. #8 bid. — asked. Rank of the Kepu asked. Metropaiitan, 20 tu Capital, — asked. asked. Traders’, 117 did. — askea. Kaiiroad Stocks —Wae 300 tnd, Street, 3! Home. liegt — asked. Jasurance Stocks — Franklin, 47% 04,8 asked. ton, numer emi, > Wid, shea i 4 mac. ‘Tithe ashe: Gas Ina: Stocks Heal Estate T wake Miserllaneous Stock bid, wt Bu asked. eam Building, 50 er Safe Deposit and rast Compa Wasaingion Lean and frust. 1 1. — ated American Secum@y and 1 pe at onal Safe Deposit an bid, 189 aswed Baltimore Markets. the family have beeume quite general and the attendant ut the door is kept busy responding to the kindly inquiries of the many friends and admirers of the distinguished invalid. No in- formation can be obtained as to the immediate plans of the family beyond the fact that Mr. | Blaine will be removed to a milder and more | stock, 254,655 busne! congenial climate in a southern state as soon as troubles to justify his removal. Dr. Johnson, Mr. Blaine’s physician, visited his patient this afternoon at 2 o'clock and in- formed the family that there was a slight im- ovement in Mr. Blaine’s condition since his t visit. A Stan reporter called at the house at 2-30 o'clock and asked how Mr. Blaine was getting along. Theattendant retired to consult amem- ber of the family and returning said that “Mr. Blaine is a little better this afternoon.” esareis ama 3 No Extra Session. ‘The New York Herald today states on what it saya is the authority of a personal friend and | confidential adviser of Mr. Cleveland that the President-elect has practically made up bis mind not to call an extra session of Congress. sitcanriae skowretg World's Fair Managers. An informal meeting of the officers of the Virginia board of world’s fair managers was held in the parlors of the Metropolitan Hotel in this city last evening. A. 8. Buford, president Col. T. C. Morton, secretary; Capt. Figgal Mrs. L. P. Beale, lady assistant; Mra. A. S. Bu- ford, Mrs. Gen. Harry Holt and Miss E. B. Borst were among those present. The board went to Mt. Vernon today for the purpose of completing plans for finishing and furnishi the Chicago ae Vernon building. 4 premiere, Stiver Porcuases.—The aggregate amount of silver offered for sale to the Treasury De- partment today was 724,000 ounces and of this tows: 25,00 nt 60,8590, 50,000 dr £08093 0,000 : ‘at $0.8350, 50,000 at © at Soase : a ears Gex. Rosecrans’ Coxpitiox.—Although a | very slight improvement in Gen. Rosecrans’ BALTIMORE, Dec 16 —ileur tu receipts, 3919 by shipments Tela; sales, 350 barrels. Wheat weak— Ne i spot. 447 Decew Janis aty, ara: are, May, i900 steamer No. ree her} Duseeis; «bipm a0 a: stork. 1.201.8 Sales, 152.000 busbeis. Milling wheat, by Corn easy mixed apot . January. 4, be 4. ican ‘ 3 ceipis, 55,009 bushels: + ‘Sagat corn,” by Celpte, 11,000 buatela: . No. -receijits, 4. 48 loshela: stock, 14s 7 unchange a incomes, 8a; bid; do." stocks, 55%, aie. Chicage Markets. CHICAGO. Dec. 16 (ctosing’. 70) rs, T0%,; Mas als —Deceim Pork —Deceme : Mas, 164%. Lard— Jan :. sJatuary. #90; May, 8.95. ibe ‘There was practically no bu committees of Congress today and very few members or Senators were at the Capitol dur- ing the day. The two houses were adjourned over yesterday chiefly to permit the statesmen to attend the Pres: Club entertainment, whic ‘occurred this aftern: Freiout Rates ro THe Wonun's Fara — Referring to the complaint of German exhib- itors at the world’s fair against alleged exces condition this afternoon is noticeable, it is and that the Department bad said that he is not now very thing to de with _bavond scaring Feadily, the disagreeable weather of the past | the entry and transporiation tiedle few days causing quite a setback. jay re ob peat, pound ‘The Governors on Immigration. Acts Avrnoven.—The Prosident today ap ‘The Kew York World prints the result of ite | proved the note increasing the pension of Jee efforts to ascertain from governors of various and Mary North.