Evening Star Newspaper, December 1, 1893, Page 2

THE EVENING STAK: WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. 18983—TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE. McKane, Coney Island’s Chief, Taken to Court. A PRISONER CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT The Gravesend Incident of Elec- tion Day Recalled A POLICEMAN MISSING. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 1.—Jobn ¥. Me- Kane of Coney Island and five of the six followers, who are charged by Justice-elect William J. Gaynor with contempt of court, were in the supreme court, Brooklyn, this morning as prisoners. The missing man was Policeman No. 11 of Gravesend, named in the affidavits as John Doe. When it was found that he was missing Mr. &. M. Shepherd at once requested that a ca be issued for his arrest. This request was granted. The return of the writs of attachment issued against McKane and his friends were made at 10:10 o'clock befcre Justice Barnard, who had come from Poughkeep- sie to hear the case. The title of the case is “William J. Gaynor John Y. McKane and others.” The lawyers who appeared for the prosecution were E. M. Shepherd, Col. A. E. Lamb and Jeremiah Wernberg. E. M. Grote, law partner of W. J. Gaynor, rad as a witness, but sat beside coun- sel and gave advice. The lawyers for the @efense were Geo. W. Roderick, McKane’s sounsel, ex-Judge James Tray, . Catlin, George C. Eldridge and James 5 ndenning. Be Shen Justice Barnard took his seat his two friends, District Attorrey Huffcut of | county, and William Dickey of Newburgh, ascended the tribunal and took seats beside him. At 10:20 Justice Barnard left the court for a minute with these two gentlemen. ‘When he came back he was accompanied by Justice Dykman of the supreme court. Justice Dykman also took a seat with Jus- tiee Barnard. — > PREPARING A HOLY WAR. Moors Fight the Europeans. LONDON, Dec. 1—A special dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Paris says that lately there have been dark allusions made | to the possible outbreak of a holy war in Morocco, that will spread to the Arabs in Algeria. Persons well informed on affairs in Algeria consider that the French are indulging in a false security when they think the Arabs are loyal to them. The dispatch adds that it is learned on high authority that the Marabouts are preaching a holy war in the schools. It is further said that the Sultan of Mo- rocco is pursuing a temporizing policy in the Melilia matter in order to permit an outbreak against Christians. It is urged that France should energetically support Spain to suppress the attempt to start a holy war. “> — “CLINGING TO PROTECTION.” ‘The Canad: Premier's View of the Wilson Tariff Bi NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—A special from Pic- tou, N. S., says: Sir John Thompson and Sir Charles H. Tupper addressed a great political demonstration here yesterday. The premier said the Canadian government was for genuine tariff reform. Referring to the tariff bill submitted to Congress by the democratic committee, the premier dweit on the fact that instead of being in the direction of free trade the dem- ocrats were clinging with might and main to the protective policy, and that the duties under their proposed tariff reform were much higher than the duties now levied by Canada under its protective system. He did not believe that there would be any reciprocity treaty between the two countries. “Still,” continued the premier, “for every step the United States Congress takes in reducing or abolishing duties on Canadian products we will take a corresponding step im reducing or abolishing our tariff on American imports, so far as the require- ments of our revenue will make it possible without sacrificing our commercial impor- tance or our attachment to the mother country.” — NEW FRENCH CABINET. The Latest Forecast Made of Perier’s Probable Associates. PARIS, Dec. 1.—The latest forecast of the cabinet that M. Casimir-Perier. president of the chamber of deputies. is attempting to form is as follows: M. Casimir‘Perier, prime minister and minister of foreign af- fairs; M. Reynal. minister of the interior; ‘M. Burdeau, minister of finance: M. Dubost, minister of justice: M. Marty. minister of agriculture; M. Spuller. minister of instruc- tion; Gen. Mercier. minister of war; M. Deicasse. minister of the colonies; M. Jon- nart, minister of public works; Admiral Laffon, minister of marine. . — SMALL CROWD TODAY. Spectators Were Few at the Benning Race Meeting. One of Me smallest crowds of the meet- ing was in attendance at the Benning track this afternoon, few more than the regulars being present. Thé track was in good con- dition, but the cold, raw wind made the weather rather unpleasant. Less than the usual number of bookmakers did business, but with the influx from the Guttenberg and Gloucester tracks expected tomorrow the crowds will then warrant an increase of business In the ring. Our Jack and Yu- catan in the first race, Artillery in the third, My Gyps and Shodom in the fourth and the Brooklet filly in the sixth were wcratched. First Race. The first race, 5 1-2 furlongs: Factotum (ims) 2 to 1, first; Torchbearer (Midgely) 2 to 5, second; Faustina colt (R. Harris), 20 te 1, third. Time—1:10 1-4. Second Race. Second race—One mile. Milt Young (Blake), 4 to 5, first; Lazotta (J. Neck), 60 to 1, second; Kingstock (Penn), 30 to 1, third. Time 1-4. Eloroy (Hueston), 7 to 5, Gnished first, but was disqualified for foul- ing Milt Young. ———re2 —____ SAENGERBUND PLANS. What Will Be Done When the Soctety Enters Its New Club House. It will be necessary to make some altera- tions and improyements in the house 314 C street, which has been recently pur- chased by the Washington Saengerbund, before that organization can take posses- sion of their future home. It is thought that all the work needed can be done in the course of the next two weeks, and then the society intend to celebrate their formal entrance into their new quarters by a grand house warming. The acquisition of this commodious property will lead to some change in the scope of the society, which is well known as an organization of singers. It is expected that in addition to the club house and the features which will resemble those which are peculiar to purely cial lubs, there is also to be a conservatory of usic. On the third floor there will be @ hall suitable for rehearsals, and the Present rooms will be enlarged for this pur- pose. In the basement there will be a ten-pin alley for the entertainment of the members and also the kitchen. It has been suggested that a large building on the rear of the lot might be fitted up as a private theater and summer garden, and it is pos- sible such a suggestion will be car- ried out. > New Brigadier Genera Assignment. An order was issued from the War De- partment today assigning Gen. Otis, the new brigadier general of the army, to the command of the Department of the Colum- bia. This department was commanded by | Gen. Carlin, whom Gen. Otis succeeded upon his retirement. +o+ Henry Norman, aged eighteen, was thrown from a horse at Benning race aan yesterday afternoon and slightly in- ured. | MAIL DEPRADATORS CAUGHT. Six Men Arrested for Robbing Post Offices. The Entire Gasg That Has Been Operating for Some Time Thought te Have Been Captured. The fog of mystery which has been hang- ing over the Washington division of the mail depredations division of the Post Office Department has lifted. Six important ar- rests of men charged with the commission of postal depredations in West Virginia and Ohio have been made by Post Office Inspector 3. T. Hooten, assisted by Depu- ty Marshal J. R. Mehan of Parkersbufg, W. Va. The names of the alleged crimifals are E. S. Shamlin, Frank Bailey, James Piles, Edward Bailey, Henry Belford and D. H. Steineck. Increase in Post Office Burglaries. ‘The great increase in post office burglar- les received conspicuous attention in the annuaf reports of Chief Inspector Wheeler and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell. This noticeable increase was due mainly to heavy robberies in West Vir- | ginia, Searcely a week passed that a crime of this kind was not reported in the region named. For a period the robberies would be of nightly occurrence. The post office | inspectors were agitated. Their best men | were detailed on the case and sent into the field. These officials enlisted the aid of the West Virginia authorities. The man hunt raged for two months and a large terri- tory was ranged. The home office was be- steged with telegrams. Chief Inspector T. M. Arrington was in close communion with his men and gave frequent counsel in the case. Suspicion Narrowed Down. Finally suspicion narrowed down and Pointed directly to the men arrested. The officers slowly wound a chain of evidence around the suspects and finally pinched them. It is believed by the department that the entire gang has been caught. Five of the victims, Shamlin, Piles, Belford and the two Baileys, were lodged in jail in de- fault of $1,000 bail, each to await the a tion of the grand jury, and Steineck is held in the sum of $2,500. It is said that Frank Bailey has confess- to having robbed the post office at Cen- ter View, Ohio, and has implicated his brother, Edward Batley, in the same crime. The Main Charge. “The charge brought against the men is based mainly on the robberv of the office at St. Mary's, W. Va.. and the officers are confident that their birds are the same who undid the post office at Grafton. Stieneck is charged with having entered. robbed and burned the post offices and several dwell- ing houses at Little Otto. Baxter county, West Virginia, at Leading Creek, and at Allen's Springs. There is a great deal of congratulation going the rounds of the de- partment this morning. —————_+-e+______. HOUSE. HOUSE INSPECTION Has: Worked Like a Charm, Says Mr. Peters. This morning in the health oftice there was an informal meeting of the house-to- house inspectors, who were dropped from the rolls today because their work is ended. Mr. Benjamin F. Peters, who has had full charge of the work, made a brief speech to the men, in which he said: “During my experience in the service, | which extends back some twenty-six years, @ greater portion of the period has been devoted in a humble capacity in the sani- tary service, hence I feel at liberty to say that in all that time I have never seen bet- ter work done than that performed by you the past months. The greatest evidence of the good work done may be recited— many precious lives have been saved, the records of vital statistics showing a large decrease in the number of deaths, owing in a great measure, undoubtedly, to your efforts, seconded by the citizens, in keep- ing the city clean. “You all know that the house-to-house in- spection service was vigorously advocated by Mr. Dammett, and the result has ex- Lome | his utmost anticipation. The saving of oné life is worth the labor and expense, | but when it foots up to 345 less deaths dur- ing the summer this year than last the magnitude of the work can hardly be com- prehended. It surpasses anything known in sanitary history.” Health Officer Hammett also made a few complimentary remarks to the men. ———__ THE WOOD PULP TAX. Secretary Lamont Says Neither He Nor the President is Interested. Secretary Lamont values his reputation for business sagacity, and is not unreason- ably proud of the prominence into which his name was brought in connection with important business enterprises during the four years of interval between his passing out of public office as Mr. Cleveland's pri- vate secretary during his first term and his re-entrance upon official life as Secre- tary of War under Mr. Cleveland’s second administration. But he naturally objects to this reputation being stretched too far, and made to cover matters in which he has no pecuniary interest. One of these statements connects himself and President Cleveland with the Mitcher- lich wood pulp patent, which, it ferred, may be benefited by the imposition of the duty of ten cents a pound on wood pulp, as proposed by the Wilson bill. Sec- retary Lamont says that neither the Presi- dent nor himself has one cent's worth of interest in the Mitcherlich or any other wood pulp concern. The Charge Made. The statement was made todav in a spe- cial dispatch from Cleveland to the New York Tribune, quoting Charles L. Peck, who said of the Mitcherlich patent: “It is owned by a company, prominent in which, if not controlling stockholders. are William C. Whitney, Daniel S. Lamont. Don M. Dickinson of Michigan, J. Pierpont Morgan and President Cleveland. Yes. and also I. M. Weston of Grand Rapids. Mich., who at one time was, if he is not still. the chair- man of the democratic state central com- mittee of Michigan. When I say this, I know what I am talking about and sure of my facts—at aJl events. as far as knowing that such was the case last vear.” ——e—-—__—____— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Appointments Revoked. The Commissioners today revoked the ap- pointment of the following named employes in the house-to-house inspection service: M. Soule, H. V. Stevens, P. M. Howcott, 8. E. Atwill, E. D. Stimson, George Stormont, C. A. Wilkins, house inspectors; C. M. Mon- roe, food inspector; G. G. Ott, collector of samples, or chemist; George A. Hall, gar- bage inspector, and Henry B. Bolton, clerk. Excise Board. The excise board disposed of a number of applications for Nquor licenses today. Retail applications approved were Daniel F. Sullivan, 1402 H street northeast; Julius |Tarum, Good Hope road: Fitzgerald & Whalen, 1202 D street northwest; Edward J. Frank, 410 E street northeast. Held up: Lewis P. Spinner. 661 Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast: Mark O'Halloran, 700 22d street northwest. Retail, disapproved: William D. Linkins, 1104 Sth street southeast. A Municipal Light Hearing. The Commissioners this morning made | an engagement with Vice President Cooper of the Northeast Washington Association | to give a hearing on Tuesday morning, De- cember 5, at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of hearing arguments in favor of municipal | control of the gas and electric lighting. | Protest Against » Barn. | Charles Loucks has entered a protest with the Commissioners against the building of a barn in the rear of 1900 Linden street, Le Droit Park. ————>.__ National Guard Officers Will Meet. Every line officer in the District National Guard has been invited to be present at the Washington Light Infantry Armory tomorrow evening at 7:30. An effort 1s being made to increase the efficiency of the brigade in the important matter of rifle practice, and a conference of all the | officers is the first important step toward improvement. The program for the season of ISM wiil be explained by Maj. Geo. H. Harries, inspector general of rifle practice, and there will be opportunity for general discussion. Ww is in- | Wa [FINANCE AND TRADE. An Active Foreign Demand Sent Stocks Up. SUGAR DROPPED MOST IN THE FALL Strength Displayed by the Railway List. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—Early cables this morning reported the London market as being unaffected by the financial collapse at Rome, and an active demand on the London stock exchange for “Americans” at advances ranging from 1-2 to 3-4 above our Closing prices of Wednesday. Foreign houses reported a large increase in orders for odd amounts of different securities, and they regard this as a most encouraging feature, showing, as it does, that foreign capital is again seeking investment here. The promptness with which Erie and Union Pacific matters have been taken up here and the conclusion of the fortnightly set- tlement there without incident, where trouble had been anticipated, also encour- aged the London speculation. Naturally the above favorable items caused a very bullish sentiment here and our market opened strong at advances ranging from 1-4 to 1 per cent, Chicago Gas, Louisville and Nashville and St. Paul leading the advance, while Sugar led in point of activity. There was a feeling in the “room,” how- ever, that the market started off with too much steam on, and in consequence the traders commenced selling for a reaction, Sugar being selected as the special object of attack, and it sold off rapidly under comparatively heavy transactions from s3 to 81. No impression was made on the re- mainder of the list, and after the first flurry the market settled down into the usual dull and narrow channel, the only feature of which was the firmness of the rallrcad list, the strength of Telegraph and Chicago Gas gnd the weakness of Sugar. Foreign exchange market is very tirm,with rates fully 1-32 above the quotations of Wednesday. Notwithstanding the strength the inquiry from remitters is light. Com- mercial bills are in fair supply. The usual accumulation of cotton bills over the holl- day is reported. Grain and provsion bills are in limited supply, and foreign arbitrage houses are doing little. Continental ex- change is strong, rates being about 1-16 higher than on Wednesday. Actual rates for sterling are: Cables, 486 1-2 and 486 3-4; demand, 486 and 486 1-4; sixty days, 483 1. and 4833-4. The clearing house statement shows: Ex- changes, $115,264,7% balances, $6,829,304; subtreasury debit balance, $386,086. The Erie Company formally announced default on the second mortgage 6's, but are paying interest on the funded 5 Louisville and Nashville statement of earnirgs for October shows a gross decrease of $136,600, which was much better than had been anticipated. Market continued quiet and very narrow with only traders fluctuations until “deliv- ery hour,” when the bears made a slight demonstration against Burlington, Sugar and Distillers, which yielded about one per cent, the rest of the list sagging off frac- tionally in sympathy to the close, which was dull and irregular. It is estimated that the purchasers for London account today foot up over 15,000 shares, one-third of which was St. Paul. borin: FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. following arethe ing, the itand the lowest and the clesiuae picasa? the Suen ye te, the market today, as re by Corson & Macartney, mem! New York stock excha: ‘orrespondents Moser. Moore & Schley. No. a Btocks, American Sturar..... erican far. pi American Tobecce, " ik. & W. Delaware & Hudson... Den. & Kio Grande... o'clock m.—Washington Lincoln Fire Ingurance, ‘eshingtoa Loan and ‘Trust, 2 at 105. overnment Bunds.—U. S. 48, registered, 1907, 1124 bid, 11355 asked. U. 8.’ 48, coupon, 1907, |) L14te asked, istrict of Columbia Bonds. Water stock year fund 6s, gold, currency, 120 bid. 3. bid. 20-year fund 5a, 106 v0l, currency, 112 30- vid. Water stock 7s, 1903, » funding, currency, 106% Miscellaneous Bonds.-Washington and George- bid. town KR. R. conv. 68, Ist, 1 Georgetown R. R. conv.’ 6s, Hall Association 5s, 100 bid. Washington and 135 bid. Company Ist 6s, 105 bid. Company imp. 6s, 108 bid Company ext. 68,' 100. bid, American Security and Trust 5s, 1006, A. and ©., 100 bid. American Security and Trust 5s, 1005, 17 bid. Chesapeake and Po- tomac Telephone 5s, 103 asked. Capitol and North O Street R. R. 5s, 100 asked. Metropolitan it. R. conv. és, 100 bid, 106 asked. U. 8. Electric Light conv. 5s, 109 bid. National Bank Stocks.Rank of Washington, 300 bid. Bank of the Republic, 225 bid, 300 asked. Metropolitn, 260 bid. Central, 270 ‘bid. Second, 130 bid. Farmers and Mechanies’, 180 bid. Citt- zens’, 13 Sbid, 175 asked. Columbia, 110 bid, 130 asked. Capital, 110 bid, 130 asked. West ‘End, "105 asked. Lincoln, 95 asked, Washington and Georgetown, bid. Metropolitan, 95 t, 20. bid Capitol and North . Georgetown and Tenallrtown, 38 asked. 89 Did. “45. asked: National Union, 18 15 asked. Corcoran, 15% asked. German 100 asked. ‘Trad: Ratlrond _ Stoc ak Insurance Stocks—Firemen's, Frarklin, 4614 bid, 52 ask asked. Arlington, 155 bid. 70 bid. Columbia, 14% bid, American, 150 bid. Potomac, 85 asked. Riggs, 6% bid, "7% asked. People’s, 5 bid, asl Lincoln, 7% bid, 8 a: ‘Commercial. 5 Stocks—Real Extate Title, 115 ‘olumbta Title, 6% bid, 7% asked, 6% bid. 8 asked. ht ‘Stocks, nO. bi Pennsylvania, 45 asked. . apeake and Potomac. 46" asked. American Graphoy 2 bid: 8 as Miscellaneous Stocks. Market, 13 t Fi asked. "Rul bid. Gri ‘alls Ron Panora: 26 asked. Phenmatic Gun Carriage, Lincoln Higll, 100 asked. Inter-Ocean 100 asked.” Norfolk and Washington Steai $3 bid: 90 asked. Safe Deposit and “Trust Safe Deposit and Trust Compa asked. Washington Safe Washington Loan and Trust, American Security adn Trust, 127% bi ——_— sked. Washington Baltimore Markets, BALTIMORE, Dec. 1.—Flour steady, unchanged— receipts, 24,448 barrels; shipments, 4,005 barrels sales, 900 barrels, Wheat strong—No. 2 red, spo A654: November, G5\%a65%,; May, T2aT2y steamer No. 2 red, G2a62',—receipts, 24,854 els: stock, 1,320,764 bushels; sales, 356,000 bus! milling wheat by sample, 65a66. Corn st mixed, spot, and new or old, 42a43%; No 48043%,; January, 424042%:' Februa: steam 40%n41—receipts, + shipments, 34. 64 bushels sales, 80,000 bushels: white corn by sample, 40043: yellow corn by sample, 41043. Oats steady, but in. active—No. 2 white western, 35; No. 2 mixed west- ern, 34 asked—receipts, 1,000 bushels; stock, 2 010 bushels. Rye dali—No. 53—recelpts, 411 bushels; stock, 60,089 bush Hay steady good to choice timothy, $14.50a$15. Grain freights dunt, firm—creamery, fancy, 27a! . 24026: do. imitation, 23a, 24; ladle, fancy, 22; good to choice, 10a20; rolls, fine, 21022; do. fair 19220; st packed, WGaiz. Regs steady and fair aemand. St.” Coffes steady—-Rio cargoes, fair, 19; 7, 18. firm—refined, Other od a Poy kd 108, bid; do. third, tacomes, 109; Consefidaied Gas bonds, 1140134%4; 0, stock, po Ra dam Chieago Grain and Provision Markets. Reported by Bilsby & Co, bankers and brokers, Metropolitan Bank building. CHICAGO, Dee. 1, 188%. ft est. Lowest. ine. res a Oate— Deo. 2 Es E94 or Fork fan. ae A eh hey, tee % me it & Rf —_———. MANAGER WHITNEY’S STATEMENT. Why Miss Post Sang F: cesca In- stead of Mra. Mapleson. The fact that Miss Lily Post sang the role of Francesca in the “Fencing Master’ at ‘Albaugh’s last night Instead of Mrs. Laura Schirmer Mapleson caused considerable ccmment among amusement goers, especial- ly those who had not carefully followed the announcements in regard to the opera. According to a card signed by Col. Maple- son, published in the Dramatic News, there have been several changes in the manage- ment since the company started out, but it is under the control of Mr. F. C. Whit- ney, and Mrs. Mapleson is simply a salaried singer, her husband having no part in the business interests whatever. The colonel concludes his card as follows: “My feelings to all concerned are most friendly, and, judging from the premnt big business, “The Fencing Master’ is a winner.” Manager Whitney, when seen today by a Star reporter, expressed considerable sur- prise at the statement that had gained cur- rency that Mrs. Mapleson was not notified until 6 o'clock last evening that she was not to sing Francesca, for he said it was absolutely untrue. He said that there was no difficulty in the company, nor between himself and Mrs, Mapleson. He added: “Madam Mapleson will sing this evenin; as well as the remainder of the week. T! statement made by Col. Mapleson as to the late notification to his wife that she was not to sing last night is merely an attempt at cheap advertising for his wife, as it was announced in the press of this city last Week that Miss Post, the other star of the ‘Fencing. Master’ company, would sing Thursday night, and the colonel is well aware that his wife, who has a light voice, is unable to sing eight times per week with- out wearing too heavily on her voice, Fur- thermore, he was informed Tuesday noon by my manwger, Mr. Collier, in the presence of Mr. Harry Fiske, the manager of Al- baugh’s Theater, that his wife would not be required to sing Thursday night. Mii Post sang last evening, and judging by t reception she received her performance w: perfection. There is no disagreement between Madam Mapleson and myself, and as far as Col. Mapleson is concerned he has nothing to do with my business in any way.” pemssenessmntncenichin A SUIT FOR ALIMONY. The Husband Filed His Answer to the Amended Bill. In the case of Phillis Garrett against Edward Garrett, in which the complain- ant seeks to enforce the payment of ali- mony under a decree of divorce granted by the Alexandria court by a Hen on prop- erty in Hillsdale, the defendant has, by E. M. Hewlett, filed answer to the amended bill. The defendant set up in his answer to the original bill that the complain- ant had signed a paper accepting a settle- ment in full. She then filed an amended bill, charging that the execution of that agreement was procured through fraud. The defendant now asserts that she signed the deed of release after having it fully explained that there was no fraud or misrepresentation; that the sale was made and all the money was his, and after this, being under no obligation to assist her, he has from kind- ness of heart and love for his children, helped her to pay the rent, furnished most of the provisions, paid doctors’ bills and funeral expenses and set the sons up in business they grew up. After the death of the last child he took her to Hillsdale, and she lived there contented till she be- came jealous of a young lady clerk and made things unpleasant, and she was then induced by some one to commence these proceedings. a MR. JOHNSTON WON'T TALK. Nor W He Give Out His Minority Re- port. Ex-Civil Service Commissioner George D. Johnston of Louisiana was asked this af- ternoon if he had any further statement to make in reference to the matter of re- moval. He answered that he had not, for the present. He was then asked if he would give out a copy of the minority re- port of the commission, which was pre- pared by him. His reply was that the per had been placed in the hands of the esident and he was not willing to an- ticipate the President's official publication of it. He refused absolutely to say any- thing further on the subject. THREE NEW GUNBOATS Will Probably Be Built by the New- port News Ship Building Co. ‘The special naval board of which Com- modore Walker is president had a meeting at the Navy Department today and com- pleted their report in the matter of the bids for the construction of gunboats: 7, 8 and 9. Secretary Herbert proposes to act in the matter tomorrow and it is practically settled that the contract for the three ves- sels will be given to the Newport News Ship Ruilding Company at their bid on de- partmental plans. Their bid was much the lowest received and the department is sat- isfled that they possess the necessary plant for the work. ———_—_-e._ GOING TO LAKEWOOD. Said That the President Will Spena Christmas There. It ts reported that the President and fam- ily contemplate spending the Christmas holidays at Lakewood, N. J., and that their cottage in that village is now being put in condition for their use on that occasion, No information on the subject can be ob- tained at the White House. See Sis rene SEARCHING ONCE MORE.’ The Police Resume the Hunt for the Slasher. Since the reappearance of the “Slasher” in Georgetown at an early hour yesterday morning, as published exclusively in yester- day's Star, the police have renewed their efforts to capture the vandals. Now the motive of the burglars is certain. There is nothing whatever to show that robbery is intended, for in no place has there been anything of much value taken. As stated in yesterday’s Star, the “Slashe>” has taken some trifling article from each house visited, and it appears that he is perhaps keeping them as reminders of his visits to the different houses. Yesterday morning several persons were seen on the streets in Georgetown, but none of them were arrested. It was not until after sunrise that the officers were even aware of the fact that the vandals had been about. After visiting Georgetown yesterday the police had no idea that he would return again this morning, but acting under in- structions from Lieut. Swindells they kept a sharp lookout for suspicious looking per- song on the streets after midnight. About 3 o'clock Policeman Yetton noticed two men on the street, and they were not far from the house of Mr. Gorman, the victim of yesterday's early morning visit. He start- ed in the direction of the men, wno beat a hasty retreat and escaped. So far as could be learned from the police the “Slasher” visited no place last night. The police are now positive that the “Slasher” is a white man, and they think he has a companion. —$—__ Two Divorces Granted. Emilie Miler was this morning granted a divorce from the bonds of matrimony with William Miller by Justice Cole. The bill, filed by Mr. Campbell Carrington, states that they were married April 7, 1888, and charged desertion March 18, 1890. Justice Cole also made a decree of di- veree today in the case of Margaret Bald- win against John W. Baldwin, in which the bill was filed by Mr. C. Carrington. They were married August 1, 1880, have two children, and she charged that from 1883 to January 22, 1889, he was a con- firmed drunkard for the six years, aver- aging twice a week for his drunks, and had broken up his furniture, &c. and finaily in 1889 deserted her. : Thousands Of Economical People Have been in thelr element during our GREAT CHALLENGE SALE of a BANK- RUPT MANUFACTURER'S BEST SHOES. Economy was never before practiced to so great an extent. Our offers have Proven irresistible to people who have needed Shoes. Tomorrow husdreds of mew patrons will crowd our spacious stores. You'll be wise to be among them. Here are the grand values others feebly claim to equal: 25¢. —Ladies’ House Slippers, all sizes .... —A lot of Ladies’ But- ton Boots, sizes 2% and 3. Worth $2 and $3. Have been placed for tomorrow only on the table at. “ Men's Silk Embroide: and Imitation Alligator —Boys’ and s heel with spring heels, sizes. Worth $1.50. Now ~-Ladies’ Fine Kid But- ton SI 50¢. 50¢. 69c. TEC. $1.00 $1.00 $1.25) $1.50 $1.50 ' $1.98 FAMILY SHOE STORE, Washington's Shoe Emporium, Open till 11 o'clock Saturday. Blo--312 Seventh St. McKnew’s Daily Letter. More New Coats —arrived this morning and more will ar- rive tomorrow morning. These embrace the Rewest and most extreme “novelties,"’ brought out expressly for the ‘social’? Season. These are the only Coats of their kind in this city, as we control these styles for Washington, You are thus sure of never meeting = Coat on the street “just like” yours. If you haven't yet purchased & winter Coat this is certainly your op- portunity. Children’s Cloaks Reduced. ‘The season has hardly been “cold and stormy’’ enough as yet for Children's Long Cloaks. The weather is sure to come, but We cannot wait. Here goes to reduce our large stock of Children’s and Misses’ Coats and Long Cloaks by reducing prices: 1 lot of Children's Fancy ‘Novelty’ Cloth Long Cloaks, sizes 6. 8, 10. Were $11, $12.50, in bali 3 Misses’ “Novelty Cloaks, sizes 8, 10 and §12. Were $15.50, $16.50 and $17.50. Now $13, $14 and $15 each. sold mon Never for less than $3. N —Men stylen, Worth 82. "Now" ~—Men’s Vine Lace and Congress Shoes, im all foes and sizes. Worth $2. Now.. Thomas G. Plant's Fine Kid Button ladies. Famous re. Never sold less than $3.50. Now —Men's Patent Leather Lace, in toe and opera Pein, latent styles, ‘orth $3. Now........ + Thousands of pairs of Ladies" and Gentlemen's _ ‘Shoes. Worth $3. Plenty number of single garments for misses and children at proportionally low Prices. 14 Misses’ and Children’s Stylish Reefers, wide notch collars, in beaver cloth, chev- fot, &e., navy and brown, sizes 8 10 and 12, Were $11.00, §11.75 and $12. Choice $9 Each. Small Ladies =Will still find “excellent picking” in the Plain and Fur-trimmed Black Jackets we recently reduced to half and-less than balf price. Prices were $5 to $17.50. Now $2 to $7.50. W.H.McKnew 933 Pa. Ave. “When You Go Courtin’ ” Be sure your breath is sweet and your teeth are white—your “best girl’ will appreciate both. Eau Celestine per- fumes the breath and cleans the teeth and mouth. Put up in a glass bottle with patent stopper. Only 25¢. Sold only at W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 15th St. MMMMMMMMMMMM uy ' Have You M M Acquainted M M Yourself M M With The M Extraordinarily Low Prices Prevailing During The DECEMBER CLEARING SALE At MOSES & SONS’, M Largest Exclusively Retail sama” A M uth and F Streets. Carpet, Upholstery, Drapery and Wall M M x N Paper House in America. v1 MMMMMMMMMMMM MM = CRAIG & HARDING, HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE, Cor, 13th and F sts. We Alone have steadfastly maintained our high standard of wood, construction and finish in Furniture. We have no trashy, shrinkable, “varnished” Fur- niture to offer you at ridiculously low prices, We are in business “to stay,” and we feel there are a large number of Washington people who prefer to buy high-grade, substantial ““Polish- finish” Furniture. We buy direct from the factories the newest and beat Furoiture, mark it in “plain figures” —(not up so it will stand a reduction Jater)—and back it with our guarantee. We were fortunate in being able to secure an extraordinary concession upon Two Carloads of Chamber Suites —and the prices on the left are what other furniture dealers ask—our prices are on the right. $82.50 Chamber Suites for. . $38.50 Chamber Suites for. $40 Chamber Suites for $30 Chamber Suites for. Holiday Rockers. — | We believe we cam and do offer the ————— best assortment of the newest things ————— Im the market at the lowest possible ————— prices. Compare them with others. We have no less than 100 different Kinds, styles and sizes in Rockers, secured expressly for holiday gifts. Here are two “Christmas leaders:"" ———— | Fine Tupestry Seat Parlor Rockers, fm oak and cherry, polish finish, sell regularly for $8.50 and $4. Only $2.95 Each. $18.50 $22.50 $27.50 $20.50 INT NTATATH I Only $4.25 Each. CRAIG & HARDING, Cor. 13th & F Sts. You Want Silver? E can show you more novelties and beautiful things in Solid Silver and Plated Goods, suita- ble fer presente, than you ever * saw before. Lowest prices ‘prevail. TF Replating and Repairing “is our 2% specialty. Kann & Sons’ M’f’g Co. 681 Tth st. nw. Factory, Baltimore. Fur “Throatlets.” Another lai purchase of Fu Neck ‘Scarfs "have arrived, en bracing coney, other popular furs. — oo $4 River-mink Neck Scarfs, fet $6 «Fine Mink Neck Scarfs, $4. Usual, $3 “Black Covey Fur Neck Scarfs, $2.50. Willett & Ruoff,905 Pa. Ave. 15e. Wil buy an “AFTER-DINNER” COFFEE CUP and Saucer at “Little Japan,” ITO, MOTO, AKIZUKI & CO., 606 13th St. {ont a Horses bought And sold. OWNEY'S is the place to supply your horse wants of whatever na- ture—Downey’s has the most perfect ities for BOARDING HORSES t CARRIAGES FOR HIRE are tot oale. the most superb to be had anywhere, but horses are BOUGHT AND SOLD for patrons of the establishment. Mr. Downey gives his Personal attention to the best interests of tacos whe trast to his and ex- fence im selecting horses best adapted t The wante of the purchaser, and in Do case bas he ever failed to give entire satis- faction. [7 When in need of ansthing in the line be sure to consult Downey. yes Downey’s, Lst. bet. 16th & 17th TELEPHUNE 555. About Turkish Rugs. = for them and “do Anton Fischer, FINEST PROCESS DYEING AND SCOURING, 906 G ST. N.W. AND 3144 PA. AVE. SE 41 Headquarters for | Sharpless Butter. _ If you want the genuine P. E. SHARP- “TTER —— LESS “COW” and “CLOVER” BL —— mnd to me, Tam headquarters, at lowest —— prices. C7Orders by mail and telephone receive —— prompt tatention, « Geo. M. Oyster, Jr.,| B st. wing, near 7th st.. CENTER MARKET, ephone, 1230. RIGGS MARKET. ‘Tek a Coats & Cloaks Moving Out Rapidly. TS just as we ‘thought. You needed a Coat and you took advantage of the opportunity of getting it at almost half price. But it was a fairly large stock and half of them are not ‘sold. It takes lots of selling to close out an entire ‘ment, as we ik cf buying Ladies’ Coats and c = the best known — mann- this country—selling at " Coats now. Misses’ Coats now. Misses’ Coats now. Carhart & Leidy, 928 7th St. & 706 K St. 450 5.00 6.00 O_o @ v0ccc0ece. —o 0——-——-0 000 00000000————0 | Sets ak ieee E “Specials” For Saturday At Poole’s, 944 La Ave 5 Lbs. Currants 25c. 3 Lbs. Cooking Raisins 25¢c. 2 Lbs. Ginger Snaps 1gc. Small Sugar Cured Hams 12¢. Ib. “Old Belma” Whisky, 90c. Quart. $3 Gallon. “California” Flour, $5.25 Barrel, $1.40 Quarter Barrel. “Oregon” Patent Flour, $4.65 Barrel, $1.30 Quarter Barrel. 0————0 00 00 0000000-————-9 o——————- 00 000000 Thanksgiving Day this | i i t i i | Aj in at present, lot _to clone ont. ‘This lot GLASS, : several G GLASS, anne AND FIGUKBS, PLA‘ © t st 4] greatly re- Opportunities For Every One. makes, in all kinds @1 750 pair. Now... Misses’ Spring Heel t0'62.50 pair. "Now Pidce, that were B10 10 88 BO pair. Now. ‘a a Shoes Men's Lace Cc aeress x] pair. how. 89c. sicom= $1, = $1.15 Ladies’ Dongole Button Shoes fhat wore @2.750nd $3 pal ‘Men's Lace ‘that were that were €1 75, $2 aud! pair. Now... Ladies Dongola and Cloth-tup pe ell ety! sizes and widths, that were and @5. Now. Men's Calf Bboe-, inthe: orth $5 and 80. fore KING’S PALACE SHOESTORE, A.M Moore, prop. i 810 Seventh St. 00000000000000000 oDon’t Listen tells you when [-) —to the grocer who you expressly ask for “Ceres Floor that “this is just as good." It ts fulve. There is wo Flour im the world equal to “Ceres” Flour. SOSOSOSSOSSSOSsooo SOSOSS SOSSOOSSSS WHOLESALE FLOUR AND FEED DEALERS COR. IST AND IND. 7 A Big Clearing Sale of CORSETS begins here tomorrow. Our previously low prices have been cut, im many cases, almost in half, and your ‘opportunity for ecouomle buying will never agaic be #0 good. Paysrcat Cuvrere Conser Co. 1107 G ST. (Mf. C. Whelan, late of F et., Mgr.) di