Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1892, Page 10

». «. THURSDAY. Columbia, y= and continued cok! and fair, with incroas- ; variable copne:, ey ating 90, ‘condition at influent gate tide. 323 pm. Pawuxives. | Razons. | Toon Cuners, Sats, Panton Rives, ‘These are cur specialties tor the holiday Our stock is complete. our goods the best. No | better ta for the boys or paterfamiline ean be found. See our new Xmes-tree outfit, couplets for $8: aloo our consplete ansortmant of Taoux Corzenr, Kooxns Pratap Wane, ut Picks and Cracks, &c., at lowest Cuas. T. Canten & Co., | Met. Hotei, | from 6th +t. Pa. ave. nw., sole! agents. os We. Box Cioans. SicKtzs’ | —_ | Waareven Moxey you bave to spend for deck ‘before perchastng. | ¥ Coxsurt Cun Xaxpen, 909 7th, on “Zeno.” Mu. Smanrusss, the confectioner, 808 Penn. is making an elaborate holiday of es made= of pure conay, which ke ty invites vow to cail and see. Haspsowr Hotipay Neckwear. Praxe & Sox. cor. Tth and D. 1 Box of 60 Cigars. 1011 Pa. ave. Warrmay’s Caxpr. Five Iba. Choice Candy. om Three Iba. Extra Candy, $1. Fruit, Pound, Silver and Citron Cake, fresh made and of superior quality. as Weyanwis, 496 9th ot, ‘Lasers, all styles, bottom prices. C. A. Mup- Dean, 614 121b st.” Open until 10 p.m. | ALCmINUM Opera Glasses, $10. Hearin’s,corsi¢ | Axy Gaape Dasinep of wholesome Wines and Liquors at Cun. Xaxpen s, 909 7th. Wholesale prices. ‘i Canpourre Heatens. No smoke pipe, no nodirt. The most perfect eds tiade. jeremixson Bros, 1420 Pa, ave. n.w., sole Agents, im Pasxen Briar Pipes in cases, 75c. Sickxs’. 4 & Go to Suner2, 10ru axp F Staeers N.W., For the most rlelieious Cuntrsas Caxpy in town. Prices, 25, 36 and 60 cents. To Do Your Dery get all you cam for your money. The place is L419 N. Y. ave.—Bavan's ray MUrriens. & Sox, cor. 7th and D. Haxpsom Br Svar and soe the large assortment of Gas Drop Lights, Pit Lampe, Onys Tables, Five O'clock Tes Ornaments, de. Prices most reasonable. We are open until 10 p.m. and shall be pleased to show you. C.A. Mupprmax, 616 12th st. ii Sroxor Gexs and “unsightly teeth are two things absolutely preventible by the use of Minot's Dentifrive Be. everywhere. Spectat Baroarxs! Por three ders only. om y Suite to velect from. Sizes 4 to 14. At half their actus! valve. 85 Boye’ Suits, S-picce, long pants. Sizes 8 to Mh. Some of them are worth from $5 to $10 Per suit. Have your choice for $8.87. These goods must be closed out on account —* our business. Fellows’ Hal! Clothing House, 421 7th ot M. P. Eiseaax, Manager. = Revrvorn’s Iox Caran. 295 Got nw. Guo. BR. Guar, Printer, 339 Pa. ave. nw. Speeches aud Briefs. ~ Ip You mtend to live during lif Christmas goods «t Baray's, 1413 N. - Caspies for your (Christmas tree. Se. doz. 25e., S5e., se. C. A. Muppr- bay your ¥. ave. ‘Tux Dowx Pitiows we are offering are sure to please you. W. H. Hovoutox Mro. Co. Fos Watt Parzn, Window Shades, Room Moldings and Iaicrioe Tutang and Decorating goto KW. ‘DERSON'S, 1118 F st. ow. Amemicuan Heaas Eres, larg Cuarum Orriea: Co.. Masonic —- L apy Xmas ne a= Cry Derby and Alpine hate at @1.50 an . long felt want. Soft Hats, S00. up. A. T. Lawrs, 435 7th st. > Ip You have « neert to indulge im Christmas Iusuries call at ©. ©. Bavax's, M18 N.Y. ave. | Sra Lamp Shoes. all styles, bottom prices. ©. A Meppimax. 614 12th st. ‘The place to buy - - AMBELE's ib the to get your Christmas Candies at reduced prices. Finest Buttercaps, 25¢ per Ib. 906 Sb and 620 O st. . for Rheumatism. > 1875 Baie oF Newsox Wiis, the whisky that made Kentucky famous. Cuanct» Kuarwen, 735 7th, Ber Srworxo Caxany and Cage oF Aquari nd Plabes for Christmas presett at Seumip's, | ‘712 Lath at. Iver sufficient time to bay your Candies, Nuts and Kaisine for Christmas C. C. Bavax, 1418 N.Y. ave. - » ooue go to Jonxsox, Ganxen ave. Handkerchiefs, a Underwear, be. Blankets and Comfort Car Car: pets, Rugs and Art Squares at cost. CITY AND DISTRICT. ceenepenntioamnaiias AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Ausavon’s Orens Hovse.—Rose and Chas. Coghlan in “Diplomacy.” New Natrona: Trea: Miss Helen Barry ta “The Duchess : Acapemr oF “The Man From Hana’ Buow Turaten—“Lost in New Mesic.—Jobn L. Sullivan im Boston.” Keay, ims’ € ‘ompany. Tus Barres of Garrvsscno.—15th street and Ode avenue Lremem Tuxatex—H. W. Will- committee have se lected Grand Army Hall. 1412 Pennsylvania evenue northwest, as the place for receiving kind can leave mentioned any time y morning and Saturday even- week, or advise the chairman of this and the gifts will be called for. | had been disturbed | gave Washington as bis home in order to con- THE EVENING STAR: RESURRECTIONISTS AT WORK. A Lively Exchange of Shots in Columbian Harmony Cemetery. Persons residing in the vieinity of Ivy City Eckington were alarmed at hearing « great many reports made by the discharge of fire- | | arms, and judging from the number of shots fired they expected to hear of at least six per- Inquiry as fo the lo- | and the watebmen on duty in the cemetery. Several weeks ago it ix it resurrection- pr npr wren er ha superintendent of the cemetery discovered that several graves men on duty all night and three were employed. Being certain that the in- truders would again visit the the newly made graves were marked in make sure that they would be the last resting | place of the departed, instead of their finding | their way to the dissecting table. ONE GRAVE MARKED. Lime was sprinkled on top of a graves day or two before Sunday, because it whitened the | g1ave and could be seen from a distance by the | watchmen while ou duty in the darkness. ‘That particular grave was in the northwest- ern part of the cemetery, where many dead are now being buried, and it was not far from the fence inclosing the cemetery grounds. The old fence that inclosed the grounds had been taken | 8 dead was comparatively safe, but the discovery caused a change in the minds of the persons in charge. A DARK AND MUDDY wroRT. Sunday night it was dark and the roads and grounds were muddy. The appearance of the resurrectionists was not looked for, although the watchinen made their usual rounds. When they started out on their rounds at a few min- utes past 11 o'clock they saw no evidence of in- truders until they got into the bottom near the north end of the cemetery. Then one of them looked over for the lime~marked grave, where he heard what sounded like « man at work. Still it was too dark to see any one, but a fail- ure to see the lime on the grave convinced the ‘men that there was wrong. if them carried a Winchester repeating | rife while each of the other two had a shot- S""they are there, whispered one of the men. “They've stopped working,” sald another. A REGULAR FUSILLADE. ‘Then the command “fire’” was given and the pulling of the trigger of the Winchester sent bullets flying in the direction of the grave. Hardly bad the first shot been fired when the resurrectionists returned the fire. Then the shotguns were used and from the volley of shots jug from the new-made grave the watch- tmen Judged that there were fully six men in ¥ — were between twenty-five and fifty shots exchanged, and when the ammunition on both sides had’ been exhausted there was a seamper from the and the men disap- peared over the back fence, The watchmen did not pursue them any further than the fence and they esc An investigation of the cemetery showed that the marked grave had been opened, and had the snatchers not been discovered they would have secured the body in a very few minutes. THE POLICE ON THE LOOKOUT. The police were soon notified and they have since been on the lookout for suspicious-ap- pearing persons in the county after dark. ‘The supermtendent of the cemetery has been he decided to put watch — A DISAPPOINTED BURGLAR. He Blew Open a Safe and Only Found Six Dollars. Following the numerous burglaries and thefts, for the perpetration of many of which the offenders have been arrested and jailed, came a safe blower, who made his appearance last night and performed « clever piece of work, although he was not well for his trouble. The office of Mr. E. H. Kirlin, dealer in lime, cement and plaster, was the place where the ‘safe blower operated, and, judging from the neatness of the job, the police think it was the work of a ‘A burglar’s jimmy was ‘used to open the shutters, and even that showed the work of an expemienced hand. Once inside the burglar off the knob of the safe aud then a large which blew out the front used board cartridge ing of the safe and laid bare its contents. The explosion out the screws and finished the neat work ofthe urglar. was less than 96 in the safe and the no doubt sadly disappointed burglar took that and departed. Mr. discovered his loss about 6 o'clock this morning and Detective Slater went to his office and made a thorough investi- gation as to the character of the burglary, and the officers have been instructed to keep a sharp lookout for the {ntruder. He Promised to Do Better. Branch Wright, a printer, was brought before Judge Kimball from the workhouse yesterday morning. The prisoner's sister interceded for him and the judge released him on his own re- cognizance upon « promire to reform and do better. In delivering him a lecture the judge said it wus a terrible thing for a young man in the prime of life to throw away so many chances for the sake of a few drops of liquor. The judge told him that he was not only throw- ing away his own chances, but he was destroy- ing the happinees of his parents and friends. “It is one of the saddest things imaginable for # man to throw away the powers that God gave him,” said the judge. ‘Is there any chance of your doing better?” “I promised my sister that I would conduct myself in a manner that she would not regret her action,” he replied. He promised to muke an earnest effort to let whisky alone and the judge released him. — No Presentment Against the Conductor. The grand jury yesterday afternoon for the second time ignored the presentment against Michael Kirby, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, for having on the ldth of October last killed Teresa McDonald, a little child, on the tracks of that road between 7th and Sthstreets northeast. An account of the sad was published in Tux Stan at the time, and it will be remembered that the little one was crushed to death beneath the wheels of an incoming train, of which Kirby was the en- gineer, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, as she and some companions were on their way home from school. An inquest was held the day fol- lowing and the jury rendered a verdict holding Kirby responsible far the child's death. > The Light Infantry’s Christmas. A Christmas tree festival is the treat prom- ised the wives and children of members of the Washington Light Infantry Corps. The date set is Friday, the 30th inst., the entertainment commencing at 6 o'clock. When the tree or trees have been sufficiently admired there will bes distribution of gifts, each child getting one. There will be two Kris Kringles and their presence has been guaranteed by Sta Sergt. Eugene Corvaizier of the gen- eral staff and Sergt. Maj. Jesse Grant. When the presents huve been given refreshments will be served the little ones, after which-from 9 until it is time to close—the floor of the armory taking extra precautions in closing graves since he discovered that some of the graves had been disturbed and bas used cedar brush and blocks in order to render it more difficult to remove e ——— CLAIMS WASHINGTON AS HOME. Thought to Be Fatally Wounded. Policeman Frith’s pistol early yesterday morn- ing at Portland, Me. He lies in the hospital with a bullet in his right lung and another in his right shoulder. He claimed to come from this city. On the way to the station the prisoner sdid to Frith, pointing to a rng of plain gold, “Take that ring off my band, will you, and keep it.” “You're a cool one.” “What do you mean?” F ‘Haven't you met this kind béfore?” ost of them are chumps,” said the mai He caught himeelf and realized that he had madeashp. Though sufferi with bleedi: from the lunge he chatted and laughed with the officers while awaiting his journey to the hospital. Irving wore an old suit of clothes and rubber Loots, but in his rooms there was a complete wardrobe. Many suite of costly ma- Choice novels were scattered about. There were fancy traveling bags and a fine trunk. A memorandum book containing a list of residences of various wealthy Portland and Deering people was also found. There was » minute description of each, with the position of the windows, rooms, &c. Irving bas been employed by a Portland sewing machine dealer aad has doubtless utilized the fosition toezam- ine the houses he visited. He is apparently well educated. When told that he would die be said that he wanted to die, and he had nobody who cared for him. No such person as Fred Irving has ever been ¢ police here and it is thought he known to ceal his place of abode. — Ske list of school buildings at which con- tributions of food or clothing for the poor of the city will be received. The distribution will : —_ by Tux Evextve Star Sante Claus Club. —_——.__ Washington and the Railrbad Bill. Editor of The Evening Star: ‘Will you kindly allow me space in your valu- able columns in reference to the McMillan rail- roud bill The objections to the same, as ex- pressed by a committee of citizens, do not come from a majority of the residents and property owners of South Washington, but only from Sie Deas cae ee mm are in favor amended. Somethit must be done to ‘a away with these crossings, which are dangerous to the general public. and I am sure ‘that all citizens are in favor of their removal. I merely wish the public to know that the com- mittee do not express the sentiment of the majority of residents of South W: on een ‘The Bernheim Assignment. In the case of the Stein-Block Company et al. against M. Bernheim et ai, Mr. Dorsey Clagett, who on Monday was appointed by Justice Bradley the receiver, has declined to serve and Mr. J. Althens Johnson has been ap- pointed and entered on bis duties. of bition at Latimer & Sloan's, 1407 G etree medical library is pronounced b; know to be the best and most complete one that has been offered at auction in this city for a opens morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. —Advt. ————— Iy You Want to sell or store your furniture end personal effects vee Latimer & Sloan, auc- tioncers, 1407 G street.— Adet. ——_ Tavwrox Stuven Prats Co.'s Saux still pro- at Walter B. Williams & Co. Oub Pm i Tuustze’s Sate of brick house and lot, No. 1005 4th street sou at ¢ tomorrow Boon. Alsoat 4:300'clock,sameafternoon. brick house and lot on street between E and F and 12th and 18th streets northeast. See ad- vVertisement, . will be in the possession of the dancers. The committee in cl promise the corps’ guests 8 good time. ae ee Cheaper to Have Stood Trial. Henry A. Brown, arrested on a charge of being disorderly, was permitted to remain at A Burglar Captured at Portland, Me.,| liberty upon depositing €40 collateral. ‘That amount was forfeited in the Police Court yes- Fred Irving, a burglar, was brought down by |terday. Had he appeared for trial the highest penalty would have been $15 less than the amount forfeited. pull ee Bi Bring Suit. Yesterday Justice Bradley in the Equity Court certified the case of the International Contracting Company against Secretary of War Elkins and Chief of Engineers Casey to the General Term to be heard in the first in- stance. The complainants state that they are the lowest bidders for the improvement of Gowanus bay, New York; that their bid was ac- cepted and they were prepared to go on with the work and that the government has under- taken to invite new bids for reletting the wor! that they have applied for a writ of mandamus tothe Court in General Term, but being en- feed in a capital case, a hearing has not been d, and that if the work is relet they will suffer loss'and damage und they therefore ask an in- junction against this. age Business Men to Visit Mexico. An expedition composed of abou¥ ninety prominent merchants from all over the country, together with several newspaper men from New York, Chieago’and Washington, is being organ- ized for the purpose of taking a tour this winter through Mexico, The object of the expedition is to make the business men of this country and our sister republic more closely acquainted, and the consequent improvement of trade relations between them. “A representative of the bure: of American republics will accompany the ty which is being organized by Mr. William rper, editor of the Australasian and South ‘American of New York. pecans Oe George Carter Sentenced. George Carter, the negro arrested here last woek by Detective Siater, was taken to Mary- land for trial yesterday, as published in yester- day's Stan. He was taken before Justice Con- dict at Silver Spring and given a hearmy The stolen clothing found on him was shown to be the property of Mr. Tapycott and the justice gave prisoner six months in Bridewell ison, the Maryland houso of correction at jessups. eae The Washington Jockey Club. The new executive committee of the Wash- ington Jockey Club organized at a meeting last evening by selecting Samuel Ross, president; Wm. Miller, vice president; 0.G. Staples, treas- urer, and Thomas M. Draney, secretary. It was decided to remove the timers’ stand from its present location and erect a double-decked stand on thepite of the present stand for the judges, the latter to occupy the lower and the timers’ the upper portion. Abalf dozen stakes wili be opened shortly tobe run for at the spring meeting in April. pees 9 One Railroad is Willing. The Builders’ Exchange, an organization of all the leading builders and material men in the citf, bas endeavored to impress upon the rail- road corporations the necessity of making bet- ter arrangements #0 asto do away with the loss to the business community caused by the thape of's peveoual call Trem J. 1. Durks, the ia it of bag oars Ohio rail- this city. For the Benefit of Mrs. Laurie. A well-attended masquerade party was given last night at Washington Hall, on more and Potomac railroad crossing on 6th street on November 22, as stated in Tue Stan at the time. Prof. Proctor acted as ager and was assisted by Movers. ©. ©. Carr, 0. J. Jobn i i Ff lie f be demand for seats. A speci ven Monday, Chris on sale tomorrow morning. Tar Burotan.—‘The Burglar” will be at Harris’ Bijou Theater next & 7, matinee “and night, at Dan's next week, ning with Christmas mati- age. Mise Ida Siddons, the burlesque queen, ll appear in the title role of Fred. Solomon's success, “Prince Taphu Toopher,” supported by versatile burleequers and clever comedians. Among the artists are the Durell Bros., Patter- son Bros., Mazie 'T. Lawrence, Vidooqs, Maude Clifton and Frank O'Brien. GEORGETOWN. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Dumbarton Avenue Church over the remains of Mra. James H. Payne, many friends of the deceased being present to testify to the respect they bore her. Rev. Geo. Elliot, the pastor, and the Rev. Mr Amos of Baltimore, a former Pastor, who came on to officiate, conducted the services. ‘The interment was at Oak Hill. Mablon Ashford and John Ridout, trustees, have sold to Mary J. Borland lot 75 in Ashford and others’ sub in square 112; J.C. Parker has transferred to A. ©. Clark lots 1 and 2, biock 10, of Reno,and Charles Walter and J. A. Muedel, trustees, have deeded to Christine and Anne Heelmann for $4,800 « part of that tract known as White Haven and containing six acres. Mra. P. A. Darneille and Miss Darncille have issued cards for a tea to be given on December 28, from 4 to 7 p. m. Yesterday afternoon there was a collision on Mostreet between a cable car and a country wagon, and the latter must be sent to the wheelwright before it can be again used. The condition of Mr. Frank Beal, son of Mr. Johu J. Beal of the water office, is reported to be very serious. eg Cuotare om Foop for the poor should be sent to Tue Evenino Stan Santa Claus Club for distribution, ee The Cattle Market. At the cattle market at Washington Union stock yard at Benning yesterday cattle were on the market and sold as follows: Best soid from 4c. to 4340. per Ib.; good éold from 4i¢c. per lb.; medium sold from 33<c. to 8igc. per lb.; common sold from 2}¢c. to 3c. per Ib. Sheep and lambson the market and sold as follows: Sheep trom 28{c. to 3c. per Ib.; lambs from 5e. to 6c. per Ib. Cows with calves sold Laon $18 to $45 each. State of the market ris eet aS ‘The Mozart Chorus Club. ‘The Mozart Chorus Club is making elaborate Preparations for its third “at home” of the ses son. Some of the best loeal talent have signi- fied their willingness to take part. The Mozarts have been eminently successful in all their efforts and promise that this shall eclipse their best. ‘The meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Randolph Db. Hopkins, 225 7th street northeast, Monday evening, January 9, 1893, at 8 o'clock. Committee in charge: Miss Etta Stevens, Miss Florence E. Hughes and Dr. D. Elmer Wiber, who will look after the comfort of the guests. ° — Celebrating Forefathers’ Day. Today is the anniversary of the landing of the pilgrim fathers on Plymouth Rock. It has come to be known as “Forefathers’ day” and each year there are celebrations of more or lees elaborateness in various parts of the country,’ when the praises of the pilgrim forefathers are sung and their descend- ants are not forgotten. this city it has been iisual to observe the day, and this year, perhaps, the celebration ’ will take somewhat "more claborate form than customary, for the Congregational Club of this city and vicinity, a recently formed organization to promote the general interests of Congregationalism, and of which Mz. Justice Brewer is president, will give a banquet this evening at the Cochran Hotel. The following are expected to make speeches: Mr. Justice Brewer, Rev. 8. M. Newman, D. D., Senator Joseph 'R. Hawley of Connecticut, President J. E. Rankin, D. D., Representative Nelson Dingley of Maine, John Tweedale, Rev. E. A. Lawrence of Baltimore and Rev. Chas. H. Small. Music will be furnished by Dr. J. W. Bischoff and the quartet of the First Congregational Church and'Prof. Stephens of the Tabernacie. ‘The committee of arrangements in charge of the affair is composed of Rev. M. R. Fishburn, cha G. A. L. Merrifield, secretary; Rev. E . B. Johnson, Alfred Wood, Rev. B. N. Seymour, Rev. 8. N. a Santa CLAvs masks, tree toys, Gould’s.—Ad. | ee me A Rule to Show Cause. Arnle has been issued by Judge Bradley in the case of Callahan et al. agt. Branch 340, Order of the Iron Hall, agt. the cashier, J. J. Fuller, to show cause why he has not complied with the order of the court and turned the funds over to the receiver, Mr. E. B. Hay. The rule was returnable this morning, but as Judge Bradley was en; in General Term the mat- ter went over jorow morning. _— . tom Sexp your contributions of provisions or clothing to Tae Evexixa Stam Santa Claus Club for distribution to the poor at Christmas. abot ‘Transfers of Keal Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: RC. Mangum to W. A. Wilson, sub 79, »q. 990; €4,500. 0. C. Black to J. J. Brosnan, pt. 7, oq. 644; 8711.90. Mary C. Mitebell to Mary E. Colby, pt. 6, sq. 489; J. CO. Parker to A.C. Clark, lots 1 and 2, blk. 10; Reno; $—. Sarah Ann Ratcliff to same, lot 14, blk. 4, do. G. Truesdell to Harriet'T.’ Fisher, sub 47, oq. 5, West Eckington; $1,800. D. B. Groff to Jacob Franz, lots 3 to 5, blk. 32, Brightwood. Park; $4,100. RB. ee to E. . Hannan, pi sq. Harry Aitchison to John Donlon, jr, Ri 28,24, 0% $2,400, FT: Rawlings et alto arietta L# Williams, lot 10. 6g. 1081; $2,600. Marietta L. Williams to C. B. Caywood, pk. E, square 609; $8,000. Emily B. Wheeler fo Man- F. 1», lot i i ty, Jot 2, square 2. Bloomingdale to J... Johnson, one-half sub 28, square 986; $—. Washington Real Estate toE. H. Fowler, sub 84, square 989; Green to Jessie 7.50, A. M. +, lot Riley to F. to | Organized as follows: President, Rev. J. H. M. Ashford to G wa, | 3RoUrery ‘The hearing of the appeal of Fred’: Barber, the eolored man cdnvicted of the murder of the colored girl, Agnes Wateon, by throwing | her intto the canal in Georgetown, June 23,1888, | was begun in the Court in General Term this | morning, Chief Justice Bingham and Justices Haguer and Bradley composing bas been twice convicted, the first ver- dict having been set aside by the Court fn General Term on the ground that the indictment failed to allege death Tg i are Cahil! and A. W. Fergussou, counsel for tho de: fendant, in support of the motion for anew trial in the present hearing. They are: in stating against the law; against the evidenco; because one of the jurors fell asleep during the trial; because another was under the influence of morphia; because of new and material evidence: because of errone- oe ralings because the court declared a juror to be co petent who acted as a stamp agent for the gov- ernment, and because the court overruled the defendant's plea of former conviction. Barber is under sentence to be hanged on the 20th of next month. THE COURTS. Equity Court—Ju Bradley. Monday—Caltman agt. Moore; auditor's re- port ratified, Jackson agt. Ross; pro Gonfesso agt. Mary Hawkins and appearance ordered, Yesterday-—Galtagt. Robinson; pro confesso, Turner agt. Turner; testimony ordered taken by Jobn Cruikshank, exr. Rhgne agt. Rhone; do. by A. Harper, exr. Kain agt. Kain; do by A. H. Gambrill, exr. Callahan agt. Branch 340, Order of Iron ‘Hall; rule on cashier issued. Cornwell agt. Mohler; time to take testimony limited. Riggs agt. Riggs; injunction con- tinued. Hoelmann agt. Hoelmann; auditor report ratified finally. Willett agt. Pabst; trustee ordered to sell and return proceeds to the court. International Contracting Com- pany agt. Secretary of War; i Wetherald agt. Wetherald; appearance of ab- sent defendant. McDaniel agt. McDaniel; salo finally confirmed and referred to the audito Guggenheimer agt. Langston; demurrer sus- tained, Hayward agi. Hertford: leave to file amended bill. Star-Block Co. agt. Bernheim; receiver ordered to sell. saab re Real Estate Matters. R. M. Consor bas purchased of E. Q. Gunson for $5,250 lot 29, Lanier Heights. Henry J. Ruppert has bought for €8,250 of Mary L. Thompson sub G, square 367, 33. feet 9 inches by 115 feet on O between 9th and 10th streets northwest. Thomas Darden has bought of the Girard Fire and Murine Insurance Company for $8,000 sub 79, square 240, 20 by 100 feet on Q between 13th and 14th streets northwest. ‘ + Sixth Subdivision of Associated Charities. The annual meeting of the sixth subdivision of the Associated Charities was held last night, December 20, at the North Presbyterian Church and the board of directors were selected for the ensuing year. The board afterward met and Bradford; vice presidents, Dr. J. 0. Adam: Mrs. Mary E. Hood: secretary, Mrs. AL M. Par- vis; treasurer, Mies Gertrude Jones; representa- | tive to the central board, William H. Gunnison; | alternate, Rev. C. B. Ramsdell; directors, Dr. J. 0. Adams, Rev. J. H. Bradford, ‘William H. Gunnison, Dr, T. B. Hood, Mrs. Mary E. Hood, Ralph Barnard, Miss Gertude Jones, K. V. Belt, Dr. J. N. Vincent, Mray A. M. Purvis, Rev. C. B. Ramsdell, Miss Jennie F. Smith, — — King, Miss J. Tayler, Judge W. Willoughby. Auditors, Messrs. Willoughby and King. Sev- eral contributions were made to the work. gra ie Arrested for Setting His House on Fire. About 6:30 o'clock this morning a fire took place ina four-room frame, 358 Vant street northwest, owned by Catherine Miller and oceu- pied by John Dorsey and wife. The fire de- partment responded promptly, but the house was damaged about $200. Officer Rink, on go- ing to the place, learned that Mrs. Miller, the mother-in-law of Dorsey, had said that Dorsey had set the place on fire, and when he inter- viewed her she so fold bim, and added that Dorsey had threatened to burn the-bouso be- cause she had refused to give the property to him, On inquiring of Dorsey ax. to the origin of the fire he said it caused by the explo- sion ofa lamp, and when the officer investiguted he found no traces of an exploded lamp and took him into custody. Coveren : Warns Sones. TRIED THE DOCTOR AND ALMOST EVERY- THING I COULD THINK OF, BUT NOTHING HELPED ME. THOUGHT I WOULD TR CUTICURA REME- DIES. IN 0} everything for me. 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After trying several of the best physicians for over a yeur without benedit was induced to try your CUTICURA REMEDIES, which completely cured m JOHN ©. SHO! ER, Nashville, Tenn. CUTICURA KESOLVENT, ‘The new Blood and Skin Purifier, internally, and OUTICURA, the Great Skin Cure, and CUTICUKA SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautifier. externally, in- stantly relieve and speedily cure every disease ‘and humor of the skin, scalp aud blood, with loss of hair, from infancy to age, from pimples to scrofula. Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, Roe. : 8041 25c.; RESOLVENT, $1. Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL. CORPORATION, Boston. $37-""How to Cure Skin Diseases,” 64 pages, 50 illustrations and 100 testimonials, mailed free. BABY'S Skin and Scalp purified and beautified by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure. : HOW MY BACK ACHES! Backache, kidney pains and weakness, soreness, lameness, strains and pains RELIEVED IN ONE MINUTE by the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLAS- TER, the first and only instantancous pain kflling plaster, a2l-wies T. B. Towxer & Sox. DEALERS IN DRY Goops,* 1316 7TH BT. N.W. Dress foods of all descriptions at bottom prices. Bee Se cconremr cine pit Moa ST it. ‘trade. Calle Fable Covcha $4, 6-4 and 4, Ueptital ‘Extwe iin of Ladien’ All-wool Skirla, #1 and $1.25. Ifyou want in ood quality don’t fail ogee iit Tae at eae more of our 85 Blunkets ane ha more speeparae werent ote ee pana leLinen, Kapkins, Towsis and Crashen, _€10 i core sidcrates 1 W. M. Saverz:’ & Sons. ‘TEN PEE CENT OFF FOR CasH. 3 Ci ‘For the Holldays we are showing the Grandest line of LADIES’ EMBROID- ‘HANDEERCHIEFS tobe found Géthoein bandles, On all of Which wo allow © cash discount of 10 conte off Hutchinson Bros., 1420 Pa. ave. n.w., Sole so aigemaeiaran crepe Ae alate C. Witmer & Co., Grocers, 1918 Penna. ave. A first-class one is a good thi to haveine well-regulated house, sc ' lt fenived Bi ee 100 More of Those “Capital” Machines, sellin so rapidly at $18.50, from factory at Domestic rooms, 7th and ©. AvEnpacn’s written guarantee for 5 Years goes with each machine. Have one sent ‘on trial free. Telephone, 1260. ‘d2i-dt Callisher, 225 Penn. ave. s.e.. Double Case Bilver Watches for $5. it tel J. W. Boteler & Son Have everything choice and new in Dinner and Sets from the best French and English manufacturers, together with «full variety of Decorated Glass, China, Bric-a-Brac, 4c., that can be found in the city. J. W. Boren & Sox, ite 923 Pennsylvania ave. — Guitars, Banjos, Violins, &c. WaLrorp’s. 1t* Ho for the Holl We have all the fix- ings needed for Xmas, New and Freah Nute, Splendi@ assortment of Cand: ist Cur- rants, Citron, Florida Oranges. All kinds.of Wines, Brandies and Whisi Bring in your order now. Merzorn’s, 417 7thst. nw. it* Callisher, Jeweler, for selection of Rings. It em tare An Economical Pointer. It’s all very well if you have plenty of money —you can get anything you want that is a merchantable commodity—but af you are cramped financially and you desire to make some purchases for Christmas presents you must have credit or fail in the consummation of your desire. Iam willing to give you fair amount on credit if anything in my mammoth Furniture House will suit your purpose. This offer is better than having a note discounted or borrowing money on interest—you save that much—besides “long” time is an important factor. Do not be misled by announcements of i reductions,” “cut-below-margin “closing-out sacrifices,” “25 and 50 &ec.—but patiently in- Vestigate such “fancies for the gullible” ang you will find that the figures asked are jus! about the same as my regular standard “time” prices for similar Furniture, whether of medium grade or higher quality—and yet, if Baby Carriages should be offered at a ridiculously low figure just now, please re- member that this is not the Baby Carriage season. Joux Repprx, The Accommodator, e 513 Seventh street northwest. > Callisher for 6 pieces Best Plated Tea Set, 220. lt rs. “Wet Goods” For Christmas. Only the finest qualities will be found here at the lowest prices. Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, &c., unexcelled for their’ purity,.richness and smoothness, Famous Old Belma Rye Whisky $3.00 gallon. N. A. Poors, S44 La. ave. nw. It Richand Dainty Effects in Mamers. d2l-eo2t Franc & Sox, cor. 7th and D. Our Specialties for This Week. We will have in on Friday 1,000 Choice Drawn Turkeys and the finest lot of Celery , the market can afford. 5,000 Ibs. Mixed Nuts, all new, at 12%e. Ib. 951'8:0 dozen large Sweet Florida Oranges at . doz. Extra Large Figs at 15c. Ib. Send ug your orders and we will deliver them promptly W. H. Wacken, 421-2¢ 946-50 La.’at Carving Sets and Cutlery. Waroup’s. 1t* Coffee! Coffee! Coftee!t! The Finestand Freshest Coffee in the city. 1t* Merzoxn’s Fine Grocery, 417 7th st. nw. Special Inducements for Christmas Wines and Liquors. Fine N. C. Scuppernong, 2 per gal.; fine Po 20 per gal.; 4 bots. Cal. Wine, $1; 89c. qt. Whisky, was 1. Sexiasox’s. It , ioe Christmas Lamps, all prices. C. A. Mup- pmwaN, 614 12th st. Open ‘until 10 p.m. It = hastteh Callisher for Solid Silver Spoons, $1 each. 1 Rainbows and Kaleldoscopes fade into insignificance before our display of Holida} cok bear, aif z ‘or. 7th and D. Just the Thing for Xmas. Pure Rye Whisky, 5 years old, full quarts, 65¢. Port Wit med. ‘ull quarts, 50c, Sherry ), full quarts, 50, Angelica Wine, angels’ drink, full quarts, 50c. Muscatel Wine, very rich, full quarts, 50e. Golden Catawba, 75¢c. gallon; per botile, 25¢. 11 pounds French Candy, $1; 11 broken do., $1. 7 pounds Mixed Nuts, every nut new, $1. Process Flour, $1.50 and 75c. sack, the finest, Process Flour, $1.30 and 65. sack, warranted. dis-eo2t ” PR. Witsox, 934 7th st. now. natal moms or Physicians’ Pocket Cases. Watrorp’s. 1t* Do Not Forget jhat we will bave the Choicest Turkeys to be had for Xmai 1t* Merzcer’s Fine Groce 417 7th st. nw. Cocina i Callisher, Jeweler, for Rogers’ Knives, Forks and Spoons. at Wm. Miller says the Dove Brand Hams are cured to suit the taste of every one. Seo advertisement page, 4. d17-2aw-9t* Democrats: Use Dr. Bacon's Headache Tableta, Wondersfor children. Govxp, 421 9th. d20-5t* You Should € Auerbach’s, 7th & H sts., ‘Twentieth annual importations of his Saxony Wool German Hand-knit Jackets. Most com- plete and most elegant assortment. All sizes, all colors, all grades. From $1.24 to $8.99, Such a holiday present brings genuine comfort. 420-4 Parlor and Target Rifles, $2.50 up, Steel Fishing Rods and Shotguns. ‘ALFORD’s. 1t* Hol! 3 y_Presents—Watches, Clock, Jew- elry, Silver and Plated Ware. Prices lower than any house in the city. FRaxx, 461 Pa.ave.d20-3* cu fire <4 For baths, sleeping and living rooms noth- ing is so satisfactory as a Carbonite Heater. 1-4 a dope Caliisher for pretty, suitable, useful and popular gifts. It New Sewing Machines, $18.50. Direct from factory. All latest 1m} ments. Five years’ guarantee. Refer {o sev- eral hundred Washington ladies who are using them with supreme satisfaction. Forsale only at ‘Avensaca’s Domestic Rooms, 7th and H sta Telephone, 1260. it goltlins tt Ret BFE, . Presents for Men. Gloves, 50c. to $3. Initial Hdkfa,, 250. to @L. Mufilers, $1 to $3. | Neckwear, 25c. to #2. Underwear, 50c. to $5.) Suspenders, 25c. to $3. Shirts, $1 to ‘Silk Hats, $5 to $7. Derby Hats, $1.50 to $4.50. Soft Hate, $1 to @5. Umbrellas, $1 to @10. Jewelry, 250. up. Lozs & Hinsu, ‘dl9to24in 912 F st. aw. etek When Going to the Opera don’t to take your opera glames and a package of White's Yucatan Gum with you. a19-6t btaone ssn RSE Se; Rhinestone Agta] gold, @1; Rhinestone Earrings, $1.50, solid gold: solid gold, 75e.; Nickel ‘Alarm Clocks, ‘%0c.; Enamelized iron Clocks, $4.50 up to $12, 500 to select from; Silver-plated Tilting Pite! ers, $12, sold elsewhere $15; ‘Quadruple, Tea Sets, $10.50; Pickle Dishes, €2 up; Piano Lam novelties. iter Canes, , Bronzes and hundreds of other n't mistake place. ae -~ % 10c. Royal Headache Powders. Headaches cured “while you wait.” Druggists a Rashes Pa Elixtr Babek cures all malarial diseases NEW PUBLICATION Tue Cexreny Dhortoxany. OPEN EVENINGS 4 T09P. M. (ELEVATOR RUNS) AND ALL Da¥. AMENDED SPELLINGS. —Those wishing to sec the list of proposed amended spellings (see report of Symposium on Reformed Spellings in today’s Star) ‘ean do so by calling at office of the Century Diction- ary. All Gay and until 9 p.m. Room 94, Washington Loan and Trust Company building. Elevator rans until 9 p.m. 419m ERUAPS THE LARGEST BOOK IN THI ‘ORLD can be seen iz the window of ROBL SON, PARKER & CO., Fine Clothing, 12th and sts. an Weems Berens W. H. Horse 8TH ST. AND PENN. AVE. Garrat Dave Sars nN xx MM ky GA A sSSs sy PY 24 Ss ek MMM SL Byes Parsex RESENTS. Beginning Monday morning we will place on sale our entire collection of Holiday Goods at « CASH DISCOUNT OF 10 Pr Cesr. Any purchase made during this sale will be delivered on Ximas eve if so desired. In making a present give something useful as well as ornamental. ‘Some one of the following articles will @ll your eye and sive pleasureto the recipient: Rattan Rockers, in beautiful shapes, from 22.50 up. Solid Oak Saddie-seat Rockers from 82.50 up. Larze Rockets, upl olstered in silk tapestry, from 83.75 Yip. Keception Chair in eilt, Gilt Corner Chairs. ‘Music Cabinets, in all woods, from $8.50 up. Parlor Tables, in all woods and shapes, from 81.95 up. Parlor Cabinets in cherry and mahogany. Beautifal China Closets, side and corners, from $17.50 up. Ladies’ Desks, in mahogany, curly maple, birch and oak, from @8.50 up. Book Cases, in mahogany and oak, from 87.50 up. ‘Solid Oak Sideboards from $17.50 up. Dining Tables in all sizes. Large Oak Wardrobe, cedar lined, with two 18x40 bevel mirrors in doors, $39.30; has boo ‘e00. Special for this week only and not subjest to the discount given above— ‘We will give a good 40-1b. Hair Mattress with, ‘every Chamber Suite sold this week at 850 or over. A few patterns of Moquetf and Body Bras- sels Carpets on which we are making special Prices toclose them out Agood thing fora present. STORE OPEN UNTIL 8 P.M. ‘Haertruck esuap this time sure. Just re- ceived @ large lot of Ladies’, Boys and Youths’ Oxford Ties and Slippers at less ‘than half price. We are offering them as follows: ‘de. for Boys’ Slippers worth $1.75. 21.35 for Ladies’ Patent Leather Oxfords ‘worth 83.50. €1.30for Ladiew French Kid Opers Too ‘Slippers worth $2.75. $1.00 for Boys’ Straight Goat Oxfords worth $2.50, Alsoone lot of Ladies’ French Kid High Button Shoes at 62.65 worth 66.00, ‘Mens French Patent Calf Shoes, Balsand ‘Congress, for 63.75, which were made up to sell for 96.00. Taz Wasazx Suon Hovss, 1115 F Srezez: N. W. We: complete stock of them for every suciety, bates suitable for Xmas presents. pene ee gg METZEROTT wUste MALL, PRIPAY, DECEMBER 29. COLUMBIA COLLEGE GLER BANZO AE MANDOLIN CLUB or SEW YORK crrr, THIRTY STRONG. Prices, 0e., Te. and @L Seate now on sale at Metnefott's Music Store 14 . DAY Dace TALKS Paar “i YMCA bullting lem ant HEATER, av iVania ave, and Leese, N BURLESQUE on, Eco =! Next Week Fa dlnding Miss IDA SEDDONS. PERHAPS THE WORLD can be ee: SON, PARKER & CO” te se she ALBAUGH'S GkaND OPERA HOUKR TONIGHT ats Matines Saturday only, 4 COGHLAN, ONE. COGHE: CHARLES With the Orieimal Company from the ‘Star Theater in New York. In pirromacy, POM Including Sele Marcinot, John T. Soiteam. Pender Robinson, Kober Piacher aud ocher well tin weet _Next Week DR. BTL. EW NATIONAL THPATRN THIS MONDAY EVENING, For the Get tine on any stare, the distineutshed Actrems, _aa0 z By PAUL M. POTTFR Matiners Wednionflay ett a RR ra Meek Mis. « eLyrtre and VOTTIE COLLINS in’ 9 mde ay © a19-tt : - a ACADEMY 7 z a YRFE COMMENCING MONDAY. DRC. a9 nore Wedviee ay atv Saturday Con Tae Gensations! so ou M Man ™ THE % Mr. Sullivan in bis Farconrt. Xmas Werk—The Ni Ty. Ensign ave A288 Buow Tum ren, Mrs, Next week, THE BURG! @17-0t Grand Christ G®5P oncan nn LUTHER PLACE MEMORIAT. CHURCH, Mth and Note. now, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 2 TROCLOCK, 1FLD, MUS. Doe, Py PROF. JAMES CAVIF estate! by “ney amd Dr. Wilan Lome, ra ante ave, sic & Peaney as arin. cor. Reh and Pe ave. «0. Thursdays @5 por quarter or #3 per vance VW thtieg soctrty oxcursr musi: asi wt of Prot, LOUIS Whe R05 Le stores, will roowive ar suipit att parcnane Orem PATTLY OF GETTYSBIRG, The greatest pattie? CALIFORNIA. TEXAS MEXICO. J Spectal semt-mouthly i uriat Per artis ower the Couypany's "Sun "Bot and Thehew, OUNT VERNON ROME AND TOMB OF WacHTNG TOR. Steamer MACALESTER at 104. m. tally -x-ept Sam day), returning to the city 2.30 9. m THE DIkbOT KOUTE PEREIING - 50 TRANSFERS—THE QUICK BUUTE P, The. 5 limon daly eteepe Bada" 2 18'a Pree © VERNON —_FOws OF WasttiNoTON wey ea Picturesque and Heeutiful Rowa ALEEERDUIG atret te' aes of toe MERGE SCE A nae ra resi Alensndria“Vube caret @8 set poe In deference to the wishes of the Ladies’ Mt Vernoa [ge yp ey yy Little Busting VETERINARIAN.