Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1893, Page 3

‘THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, -1893-TWELVE PAGES. 2 SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECTAL NOTICES. rE ye ha all eG Ea ged or such ines as may legally come before it. will W. BARRETT, Secretary. STATED ANNUAL M. of THE WASHINGTON MPANY, for the election Btoel: TRI will take place at ite eaten, $.w. cor. of 9th and /EETING OF LOAN AND rs y of tae: UST CO! F sts., om TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, tween the hours of 12°M. AND 2 P.M. Seve jas W. B. ROBISON, Secretary. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS ef the National Capital Bank of Washington, D. { for the election of fifteen (15) directors ‘will SP peat St the banking house TUESDAY, January Polls will be open from 12 m. to 3 p.m. ‘transfer book closed January isbi opened WB BALDWIS. January 11, 1804. 29,301.48 : WASHINGTON, D. ©. DEC. 28, 1898.—A SEMI- SPIRITUALISM.—JULES WALLACE, THE SPE- cial test medium of the world’s fair spiritualist convention at Chicago, gives sittings daily on all affairs Ss at Ses heals ant dis- at his Parlors, st. nw. Sit s. veloping Circle, Monday and Serurdeyee's pm. dzy-st* ZNNUAL_MBETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.—No- tice is hereby given that an election of nine ai Rail ‘Compan = he ee way Ci , to serve S fear, Will be held at the office of the company, ‘McGill on WEDNESDAY, Jennaty i, eon Berean th on WEDS Ja Bours of 12 noon and 2 o'¢lock p.m. Books for the transfer of stock will be closed go January, S, 1894, at 4 o'clock p.m., and opened again on 5 HOWARD MUNNIKHUYSEN, Pres. 429-108 H. K. GRAY, See. ill be held at their DI reo 9, 1804, hoars of 1 and 3 o'ck m., for the owing year. chia’ 30, 06.9,40 house between the to. elect S. BRADLEY, Cashier TEACHERS CLASS INVITE ALL BIBLE students to meet at ¥. M. C. - ave. (SATURDAY) 6:30 O'clock, to celebrate close of a seven HERSHEY. DD. “and “other sBproptlite “exer. Be + .D., and other aj exer elses, €29-2t* HEADQUARTERS LINCOLN POST, NO. 3, DEPT. POTOMAC, G. A. BR. Comrades: ‘You’ will assemble at department headquarters, im uniform, on MONDAY, January 2, 1804, at 11:15 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of paying respect to the President. By order of W.-H. BAKER, ‘Commander. Adjutant. it ATTENTION, PAINTERS!-ALL MEMBERS OF L. A. 1798, K. of L., are he notified to at- tend the next regular meeting of the assembly, FRIDAY, December 20. Biection of eMicers ~ other business of importance. By order o1 ssembly. d28-2t* THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXISTING between Jos. R. Hertford and John M. Hender- doing business under the. firm name and of Hertford & Henderson, was dissolved by mutual consent December 1, 1893. Mr. Hert- ford will remain at the old office and Mr. Hen- dersow can be found with Mr. Chas. Early, 03 1ath st. nw. JOS. R. HERTFORD. ~ JNO. M. HENDERSO! DRESS SUITS FOR HIRE AT WOLF S, Merchant Tailor, 223 Penu. ave. .w. SPIRIIUALISM—MISS MAGGIE GAULE OF BAL- °, the wonderful medium, every PRIDAY ing’ day. for private sittings, 905 H st. n.w.; FRIDAY NMGHY, Woun's Hail, 721 6th st. GooD WAY To BEGIN THE NEW YEAR would be to subscribe for a few shares of stock iu a building ussociation. MUTUAL SERIAL BUILDING AsSOcrA- will meet Domi THE TION at St. inte’ Hall, 6th and Y EVENL iG, JANUARY 1, ird_meeting for payment of D SERIES. “Shares one dollar month. $200 may be obtained cn each share. Smas of $100 or move paid im advance will be allowed iuterest at the rate of 6 per cent per anaum. Dues may be paid to GEORGE K. PErTyY, treasaret pst eee Bree. 1208 F ot. Daw. U1 J. BURTT, President. J. J. DERMODEF Shean “azs-4c MPORTED- Just tf ALMANACH DE GOTHA FOR 1894 (The court Almanac of the world). ROBERT BEALL ie EALL, _ e282 495 Penn. ave. MEMBEES OF THE ROCHDALE CO-OPERATIVE they must renew bership Og or before the 30TH of L. 8. EMERY, See. Rochdale Society. *R THE PRINCE GEORGE'S EN- Upper Marlboro", Md, fof county news, ot otficial orders, land sales, &. § a27-eoat wonths for $1 )TICE-THE DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC Hall Asso. of the D.C. have declared a dividend of 2 per cent on the’ stock of the asso. he office of the secretary, 918 F st. Unio bidg.), on aud after’ the 30TH BEI INST. NO! _ a2s-3t OFFICE OF STEAMER MATTANO, 7TH_ ST. 77 3 wharf.—The steamer Mattano will lay up | the month of January for painting and other improvements, and the route will be resumed on FEBRUARY i, 1394 Sveather permitting). 6 . T. JON: to bis resting Dark clothes Creek cowetery. By order of the cou EJs Fs, , Washington, on W: iny of Juwuary, 1804. «, polls will be opened at 10 a.m. and closed Tram books will be closed on the 4. amt opemcd on January LOP, Vice President. 1 Isod. MK NEw YEAR. 1894. Tris is a necessity aud 3 3. the National Bookbindery i the place to fill the order. prds, Ledgers, Journals, and Cash Books made at sbort notice. NATIONAL BOOKBINDERY, as S11 9th @HE CABIN JOHNS HOTEL IS CLOSED FROM this date (December 19, 189%) until further no- tice on account of illness’ of the proprietress, Mrs. ‘08a Bobinger. ais +. WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY. The annual meeting of the Washington Market Company willbe held at the office of the com- pens im the r market. im the city of Wash- x ‘k Boon on the first Monday, F AY OF JANUARY, 1894, for of thirteen directors for the ensul 2 to act em any other subject within the power of corporation that may roug ht hefore \he meeting. SAMUEL W. CURRIDEN, ‘ Secretary. w om, D. C., Dec. 15. 1803. d1é-tjal WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY. DIVIDEND, No. 3 A airidend of forty cents a share bas been de- clared ou the capital stock of the company, pay- able at the office of the company tn Center mat. Ket on and after JANUARY 8, 1894. Transfer books close January 2. 1sp4. fON S. SMITH, Treasurer. Washington. 1898. a16zja$ fing, the purchase ot THE MOST purchase of c COALS. We are in the COAL Se ime eRe, Monad. as we have REE years past. te ee 2st a sts. nw. Branches, Ht st. mw.: 1626 Mf st. ow. ay ONE MIL Aln., Lee. 12, J. P. Bliss rode ng stért. in 1.54 WoRLD'S RECORT juz start, in 1 - tart, in 1.1 . Dec, 12 and 14. M. F. Dirnberger| rt, in 1 % mile, firing start in 1123-5, the number of wi records on Ram- biers up to 13lucky No. proper” way to @o it is om a Rambler.“ je it. GORMULLY & JEFF! 426 (1823 i4th st. m. c UNION SAVINGS BANK, 509 7th street northwest. Fonr per ceat interest on ordivary savings sc counts. Dividends at higher rates on five and ten-year {nstailment accounts. Regular banking accounts received. “The old fashioned savings bank with the tm Provement of modern methods." ¥. B. SMITH. o President. 2% PEt CENT DISCOUNT ON WROUGHT-IRON candiessicas and novelties, to reduce stock. 10 ber ceut d.srount on andirons and other #. CORNING, Tile Shop, 520 st. tures. J. ocd coal, For rang self feeder. e. latrobe and fe bave the sale of this Genuine Phila. Pea Coal $5.00 PER TON Our No. 1 Furnace Coal, extra size, 1s superior for its tasting «quali: Telephone 1766. _ G-te iz. ce Highest Premium Awarded For best it of SILK AND WOOL DYEING. ¥ postal or telepuone and receive all (oformation at residence. THOMAS R. MARTIN, Main Ottice, 920 20th st. Bw. Dr 1068 Jea n ave., Bet. 20th and S3tst, Teleprone 76-4. below M st., Georgetown. D.C. cleaning and dry"! | (al7-6m) Established 1831. | every business concern Fen Keyes, 916 F St. PRIN METALLIC PAINT CO (Basement B. H. Warner & Co.) 9. Surely You Don’t Know —bow much time, ‘and labor you are by the an ae ence. A ten-1 ites” ti will convince Seabed han tr icceed toes terme. et! id oF v COLUMBIA PHON' co., E st. ED. i oo Fr. Grout, . make at bom the experience. Red or White Punch, already for use, by addition of 4 fruit, Savoring, $2 al.; S0e. gt, ingredients for Egg-nogg always on ‘The best and cheapest way to secure your New Year's Wine is to buy one of our cases Of,l2-qt. bottles of Assorted Wines for $4. To-KalonWineCo., 614 14th Phone, 908. Vaults, 27th and K sts. 20 Free to Our Patrons. 4 4 pa With every purchase of $2 and over we will give a handsome ening box, for ra fresh and moist. it Cigars and lowest prices in the city. (7 Box trade ‘a specialty. Geo. W. Scott Co., bo grade Tobacco and Cigars, 4% st. and Ps. ave. What’s Your Hurry! in and see th ere on gens Bi assortment of Inkstands, Pocket Books, Albums, John C. Parker, 617-619 7TH ST. N.W. ‘NOTH-NG SUCCFEDS LIKE SUCCESS.” Fair dealing, honest prices and a proper regard for the interests of patrons is the ladder wy Which Ihave climbed to success in’ the COAL BUSINESS. V. Baldwin Johnson, ye L ave. n.w., S11 A st. me, 519 4% Idea! Worth Anything? Typewriting almost as cheap as printing—any quantities. Call or send a ital for sample. Byron S. Adams, Printer, 512 11TH ST. N.W. Telephone, 930. az The Majestic Tread of ’94 —1s almost within our hearing. It is well to again remind the business community that We are headquarters for all styles of LEDG- ERS, JOURNALS, KECORDS, CASH BOO! c., both in stock and made to order. Ty We handle everything in the way of Stationery, at lowest prices. Easton & Rupp, Pgus.2rs¢ <1 11TH ST. Gost above the avenne).__ ¢20_ Downey’s Hotel for Horses, Bt 1628 L. STREET N.W. Location, central. im every detail. comfortable beds. everything. . poem horses, new and second-hand carriages t_and sold. Only reliable stock New ise. per Card 3.W. Appointments, | frst-c Sanitary plumbing. Clean, MENU, the choicest of x dealt in and highest satisfaction guaranteed money refundeds Kn aM ha G7 Fine Carr‘ages FOR HAIRE—special | monthly terms. 28, Advertise Your Business By means of a handsome Calendar. Cheapest and best standing “ad; consulted daily. Omy $10 thousand up. McQUEEN, Printer and Publisher, 1108-16 E n.w. As a sort of trade coazer, just to show Our competitors what we ‘can do when Re want to, we will offer for this week z One gal. Sweet Mish Wine, including Jug, at $1.25. Also one gal. jug of Scuppernong or Museatel at $1.25. You can't beat our prices—might as well come here first. H. A. SELIGSON, 1200 and 1202 Pa. ave. Those “Varsity” Overcoats We make them So that they ‘hang’? properly—without Sort you see on the street ou. us. We can turn out Full Dress Suits at the shortest_notice. Owen Owen, Tailor,423 1th ‘Tomorrov’s weathe: forecast for the District of Columbia ana nicinit--Showerg, Are You Looking Ahead? It isn't too early wow to get those prices on Lumber and Bullders’ Hard- Ware foc your spring bulldirg. It will give you time to ccmpare our prices with others’ and satisfy yourself that we cam sell building material cheaper than any lumber yard ia this city. e sell everything that enters into the con- struction of a house and sell it lowest. Cash is the basis of our transactions. Where else can you buy 100-Ib. Keg Best Steel Nails for $1.85? Where else can you buy Best 6x20 Cypress Shingles for $6 Per 1,000? Be Your Own Glazier. We sell you the glass, sprigs and putty for a few cents—you can mend that window yourself. C7 Always willing to talk to those who mean business. BITTINGER Libbey, & MILLER, “Lumber, Millwork and Builders’ Hardware,” 6th and N. Y. ave. = “Special Prices.” ‘XMAS GOODS. LAMPS, SHADES, ONYX TABLES, FIREPLACE GOODS, &c. The E. F. Brooks Co., } ali-Im 631 19TH ST. N.W. 2,240 Lbs. Is Our Ton. 2,240 Ibs. of Good, Honest Coal—not rocks and dirt. And we can sell it as low as arybods in Washington. A delivery system AB'%" dts decome famous for ite promptness, P B. SMITH, Main Yard, 4th and I sts. ne. Branches: 701 12th st.; Mass. ave. and Fn.e, 427 A Horse Blanket WILL ENHANCE THE VALUE OF YOUR HORSE AND MAKE HIM EAT LESS TO KEEP WARM. For street use, $1.25 to $7.50. For stable use, $1.00 to $4.50. Lap Robes. Lacger assortment and lower prices than ever. Woodward & Lothrop, ee27-3m 20th, 11th and F sta. n. Hot Cakes Free. Quality tells. Maryland and Pennsylvania Moun- tain Rolan Buckwheat Cakes will be served at the following stores, and the public is cordiady solicited to call and partake: Dec. 26—L. F. Palmer, 6th and E sts. ne. Dec. 27—J. T. D. Pyle, 412 4th st. se. Dec. 28H. 1. Mi 535 Sth st. se. Dec. 29-E. O'Nelll, 480 E s.w. Dec. 30—Emil Spahn, 6th and L sts. s.w. 26-6r* JOHN MORAN, PLUMBING, TINNING, LATRO! and Furnace Work. 2126 Pa. ave. Gentine steel of Ranges, Heating and Cooking Stoves reduced evenings until 9 o'clock. to cost for cash. Telephone, 984. alls | Chas. E. Hodgkin, WILL PUSH HER CASE. Miss Pollard Has No Idea of Com- promising. HASNT SEEN COL BRECKINRIDGE. With Her Brother in Cincinnati on Private Business. KEEPS HERSELF CONCEALED. CINCINNATI, Dec. 29.—“J. D. Pollard and sister, Washington, D. C.,.” is a scrawled inscription across the register of the Palace Hotel. J. D. Pollard is a brother of Miss Madeline Pollard, whose name has been so conspicuously associated with that of Congressman W. C. P. Breckinridge, from whom she is seeking $50,000 damages for breach of promise. Apropos of the story in circulation rela- tive to the alleged compromise of her suit against Col. Breckinridge, and the fact that he was at the Grand Hotel on Wednes- day, the visit of Miss Pollard here just now is quite interesting. She and her younger brother, who is a youthful-looking, smooth- faced young man, perhaps nineteen years of age, arrived together. Miss Pollard was assigned to room 14 of the Palace Hotel, and, so far as the clerks of that hotel know, she has not left the room since her arrival. She has taken all of her meals in her. room, and the house has not had such an exclusive guest in many a day. While very much averse to discussing her suit against Col. Breckinridge, Miss Pollard declared last night to the reporter that there is not an iota of truth in the report that she has compromised with Col. Breck- inridge. The word ‘compromise’ has not been mentioned,” she said. “It has not been thought of, it could not be under the circumstances. I am here on strictly private business of a nature not connected with my suit, but I not care to discuss the object of my visit." “How long will you stay here?” was asked. “I shall probably go away tomorrow, but cannot tell.” When asked if she had seen Col. Breck- inridge while she was here, she hesitated ard then said that she had not. She ad- mitted that J. S. Obermeyer,the well-known attorney of this city, and formerly. one of her tutors at Wesleyan College, is interest- ed in her suit. “He is connected with my case in a wa} said Miss Pollard. “I do not care to say just how.” ‘Will you pusb your suit,” was asked. “I see no reason why I should not,” was the quick reply. Miss Pollard has a number of acquaint- ances here, many of whom are very friend- ly to her. Apparently, she contented with her case, and indications are that she will push it until she is satisfied that she has won it. It was evident from her de- meanor that she and her young brother are endeavoring to keep their identity concealed while in the city. ee oetS, FIGHTING FOR WORK. A Daily Occurence at Chicago That Shows the Prevailing Distress. CHICAGO, Dec. 29.—But few of the large packing houses at the stock-yards are run- ning. In Armour’s, which is the busiest, only a few cattle are being killed. The can- ning department is entirely suspended, and, as many other. departments are dependent upon the canning department for work, they too are closed. As a consequence large numbers of men are out of work. Outside of those employed regularly there is a few hours’ work for a small number of men and it is this engagement that brings en the fights and struggles that occur daily in the yards. The men begin to gather as early as 5 o'clock in the morning, and in- crease until 7 o'clock, when the foreman appears to secure the men he needs. In- stantly there is a rush to get near him. Might makes right in that rush, and the men are knocked down or pushed aside. No con- sideration is shown for anyone, and the man who is not strong enough to assert himself and defend himself must get out or he will be knocked out A number of men are said to have been hurt, some of them seriously, in the daily struggles. Those who fail to secure work assault workmen and rob them of their dinner pails and what money they may have. In the evening men and children stand around with baskets begging for what may be left of the luncheon of the workmen, —— WORD FROM COLGATE. ‘The Missing Member of the Carlin Party Did Not Die as Expected. SPOKANE, Dec. 29.—A special from Ken- drick, Idaho, say: The following letter was picked up by Sam Eliis at Penawawat in a bottle: “BITTER ROOT MOUNTAINS, Nov. 27. “I am alive and well. Tell them to come and get me as soon as any one finds this. 1 am fifty miles from civilization, as near as I can tell. Lam George Colgate, one of the lost Carlin party. My legs are better. I can walk some. Come soon. Take this to Kendrick, Idaho, and you wiil be liber- ally rewarded. My name is George Col- gate, from Post Falls. This bottle came by me one day and I caught it, and write these words to take me out. Direct this to St. Elmo Hotel, Kendrick, Idaho. “(Signed) GEORGE COLGATE. “Good-by, wife and children.” Commissioner Noyle of this city sends a party out tomorrow, headed by Fred Colby. Colgate, it will be remembered, was the member of the party left behind by Gen. Carlin’s son and his associates, supposed to be dying. He had been injured, and it was impossible to take him along with them. He was given an equal division of the food when the others Set out to reach civilization. a WILSON’S FORCE ANNIHILATED. Not a Man of His Party Escaped Mas- sacre by the Matabeles. LONDON, Dec. 29.—A dispatch to a news agency here from Cape Town states that native runners have arrived at Fort Salis- bury brirging confirmation of the reports of the annihilation by the Matabeles of = Wilson and the force commanded by im. The runners state that Capt. Wilson was surrounded by the Matabeles on December 8, and that not a single man of the British force escaped with his life. —___ Depression in Industry. NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 29.—The Naern Linoleum works, the largest of the kind in the country, has closed down until January 15, on account of lack of orders. BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Dec. 29.—The Wheeler and Wilson factory closed last night for two weeks. UTICA, N. ¥., Dec. 29.—The Empire woolen mill at Clayville has shut down in- definitely. About 300 men are affected. HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 29.—The Penn- sylvania steel works at Steelton will close down Saturday for an indefinite period. The company announces that operations will be resumed as soon as sufficient orders are re- ceived to warrant the company in running the various departments. ——__. The London Market. LONDON, Dec. 20.4 p. closing—Con- suls, 98 5-16 for money and 98 3-8 for the account. New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio firsts, 17 5-8; Canada Pacific, 73 1-8; Erie, 14 1-2; Erie seconds, 76 1-4; Illinois Central, 2 1-4; Mexican ordinary, 14; St. Paul common, 58 3-8; New York Cen tral, 101 1-8; Pennsylvania, 49 1-8; Read- ing, 9; Mexican Central new 4s, 53 1-4; Atchison common, 12. SPECIAL NOTICES. Cash Does It! What? * —saves you 20°to 25 per * cent—it buy of us. * We're quoting the lowest * CASH prices for Glass in * this city. . . . . . . eee weeee Expert Handler of Glass. 913 Tth st. 2s SCHOCK IN THE LEAD. The Cyclist Completed His 1,300th Mile Early This Morning. NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—There were eleven tired contestants engaged this morning in the weary task of making laps around the track in Madison Square Garden in the six- day bicycle tournament. The race will end tomorrow night, and no one will be better pleased when the contest is finished than the men who are racing for fame and amoney. ‘Waller scored his thirteen hundredth mile at 9:30 o'clock this morning. Schock, the first man in the race, had passed that point at 7:48 a. m., and looked strong. Emberg was the fifth man in the race this morning, having crawled steadily up from tenth place on the second day of the contest. With the approach of the end of the-race the men_ still contesting seem to have shaken off that tired feeling that character- ized their riding on Wednesday and Thurs- day, and this morning they raced around the track as if they had only been at it for a few hours instead of several days and nights. The score at 9 o'clock was: Schock, 1,316; Waller, 1, 291; Martin, 1,256; Albert, 1,200; Meixell, 1,009; Van Emberg, 1,005; Forster, 1,063; Golden, 1,008; Hosmer, 969; 5 815; Barton, 796. The following is the 10 o'clock score: Schock, 1,327; Waller, 1,303; Martin, 1,269: Albert, 1,209; Van Emberg, 1,110; Meixell, 1,106; Golden, 1,019; Hosmer, 969; Forster, 963: Ashinger, 815; Barton, 801. The score at 11 o'clock was: Schock, 1,341; Waller, 1,810; Martin, 1,279; Albert, 1.215; Meixell, 1.106; Van Emberg, 1,120; Golden, 1,021; Hosmer, 969; Forster, 965; Ashinger, 815; Barton, 810. ee enereee ENGLISH TRADE REVIEW. Money in the Stodck Market Lost on American Railroads. LONDON, Dec. 29.—The Daily Standard in a review of the trade and finance of Great Britain for the year 1893 says: Trade has begn dull, but there have been exciting times in finance. Home grown wheat, barley and oats are 2s. to 48. 6d. a quarter dearer, Bad financial sequences have been unusual. ‘The first event of the year which struck home to the stock market and damaged any chance of revival was the collapse of Reading railway securities, than which nothing more dramatic has happened in the United States for many years. The Standard details the ‘incidents connected with the colla| and continues: Such revelations and charges as were brought out are enough to fill British investors with a deep-rooted distrust of all railroad finance. Hardly had the hubbub connected with the Reading affair passed when the bank failures in Australia paralyzed the markets. Then fresh perplexities followed over the silver question in India. The fall in the price of silver has not been so severe since the United. States ceased its purchases as had been anticipated. A recovery in the price is probable after a time owing to the fact that a number of mines have ceased production. The business of the country has not given extended employment to credit. The amount of capital that Was asked for dur- ing the year has been unusually small. Most of the money lost in the stock mar- ket was on Uxited States railroad securi- ties. After the smash in Reading the mem. bers of the exchange loaded up, thinking that prices would increase when the Chi- cago fair opened. All these anticipations proved false, however, the fair came and went and no benefit resulted and prices are lower than ever. —___ DAMAGES TO THE RESOLUTION. The Big Engi Warship Sent Into the Drydock. LONDON, Dec. 29.—A dispatch to the Ex- change Telegraph Company says that when the warship Resolution of a few days ago was so damaged by a storm in the Bay of Biscay as to compel her to return to Queens- town, heeled over to an angle of 40 degrees, it was feared by those on board that she would “turn turtle,” as in the case of the recently-lost warship Victoria, and sink, oe} everybody was ordered to save him- self. The Resolution was docked at Devenport today. When she was taken out of the wa- ter it was found that she was more serious- ly damaged than was at first thought. The admiralty has issued strict orders that men be employed night and day in repairing her, and that the work be com- pleted in two weeks. The dock yard offi- cials have reported, however, that she can be In condition to join the British squadron, now rendezvousing in Arosa bay, in the time specitied in the admiralty orders. ————. THE REICHSTAG. PROGRAM L The K: ser Comes to an Agreement With His Chief Adviser: BERLIN, Dec. 29.—Emperor William yes- terday had a long conference with Chan- cellor Von Caprivi, Finance Minister Miquel and War Minister Bronsart-Schellendorf on the line of policy to be followed by the gov- body ernment in the reichstag when that reopens after the Christmas holidays. The conference resulted in a ect ertente. Dr. Miquel agreed to postpone the in- troduction of his financial reform proposals until the next session of the reichstag, so as to concentrate his forces on the carry- ing of the Russo-German commercial treaty. The chan-ellor agreed to limit the in- creased expenditures to the sum absolutely necessary to cover the increase in the army. It was also agreed that {f at the next ses- sion Dr. Miquel’s financial bills should be rejected the reichstag shall be dissolved, the ministers believing that their best chdmces of success in the elections that would follow would be on the rejection of the financial bill: —_—__. OPEN FOR TRAFFIC MONDAY. A Gay Procession of Vessels to Enter the Ma: eater Canal. MANCHESTER, Dec. 29.—The Manches- ter ship canal will be opened for general traffic on Monday. Already several large steamers have entered the canal in readi- ness to proceed to Manchester as soon as the canal is opened. The vessels are be- decked with flags and present a very kay appearance. The procession of vesseis will be headed by the bark Sophie Wilhelmine from Pars- boro, Nova Scotia, lumber laden, which has been waiting for over a month the open- ing of the canal. She was towed into the canal today. The directors of the canal pay $100 for the delay incurred by the bark and for the expense of lowering her masts that she may pass under the bridges. Her captain will receive a gold watch as a me- mento of the occasion. a Rough Weather at Sea. BOSTON, Dec. 29.—The Catalonia reports a succession of squalls and head gales, with heavy seas, for nearly the entire passage. For the twenty-four hours ending Decem- ber 20 the vessel made but seventy-two miles and on the 23d but ninety-two miles. The steamer received no damage. HAVANA, Dec. 29.—The bark Alice, Capt. Kair, Alsagua, from Baltimore with a car- go of coal, stranded at the end of Cayo Cristo at noon on Monday last. The situa- tion of the bark is somewhat dangerous. MELBOURNE, Victoria, Dec. 20.—A heavy storm swept over Port Philip bay yester- day, doing considerable damage to ship- ping. The steamer Alert was wrecked at Jubilee Point, and thirteen of her crew and two passengers were drowned. eS Represented Himself as Chief Arthur. RACINE, Wis., Dec. 20.—The police yes- terday arrested W. J. Dorsey, who had been at Milwaukee, representing himself to be Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers. He engaged luxurious rooms at the Plankington House,and wound up the deception by stealing a $75 overcoat and a $150 gold watch belonging to J. W. Herrick of Detroit, Mich. A Milwaukee de- tective took the prisoner to the cream city last evening. ee Many Runaway Couples. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Dec. 29.—Never in the history of this famous Gretna Green were there so many elopements as those which landed here from Kentucky yester- day. There were ten couples. One magis- trate caught eight of the number, and. it is said that his marriage fees aggregated $50. —__— Retarning Peace in Argentina. BUENOS AYRES, Dec. 29.—It is probable that an order will be issued shortly rescind- ing throughout the republic the decree is- nea some time ago establishing a state of siege. —__—— Assistant Pastor. Father Bischoff, who was ordained last week by Cardinal Gibbons, has been ap- pointed assistant pastor of St. Augustine's, A FLORIDA WINTER. ‘Where the Northerner Can Find a - Delightful Climate. Correspondence of The Evening Star. TAMPA, Fia., Dec. 23, 1898. The gulf coast of Florida promises to be more popular than ever with the northern winter tourists this season. The delightful climate and all the other many attrac- tions of a tropical country combine to make it a suitable winter paradise. The railroad: facilities from ali sections of the state, and, in fact, direct from the north- ern cities, are also unexcelled in the south. Tampa is the gateway to the Gulf cf Mexico, and is quite a busy city, with a number of fine buildings. The principal streets are paved and good drives extend in aH directions into the suburbs. The Tampa Bay Hotel is in the Moorish archi- tecture, and with its silvered domes, gilded crescents, ancient arches and tropically decorated grounds makes an attractive ap- pearance. Along the line of the J. I. and K. W. rail- road and the South Florida railroads. which are the lines leading from Jacksonville to Tampa, are numerous resorts, all with their distinct characteristics and with de- lightful surroundings and even climate. Among these we notice Green Cove Springs, Magnolia Springs, Palatka, De Land, Lake Helen, Enterprise, all along the St. John's river, then to Titusville, on the east coast and near the the head of the Indian river. We then go westward across the state from Sanford, then Altemonte Springs, Winter Park, Orlando, Kissimmee and to Tampa. A delightful side trip indulged in by tour- ists stopping in this vicinity is that to Havana, Cuba, by the Plant Steamship Line. These steamers leave from Point ‘tampa, but ten miles from Tampa, tri- weekly. ‘The ride over is an interesting one and a three-hour stop is made at Key West, that charming little island seventy miles from the mainland of Florida. Havana is reached in twenty-four hours from Tampa, and here the visitor finds himself in a truly tropical spot and with entirely foreign sur- roundings. The novelty of the situation is sure to please a visitor, and the scenes and incidents of a stay there always afford pleasant remembrances. Spanish is, of course, the prevailing language, although all the hotels, and there are several that cater entirely for tourists, have interpreters who accompany guests in all their sight- seeing. “one of the most interesting features of a stay-over in Havana is to witness one of the celebrated Spanish bull fights which take place there at least once a week. They are managed and conducted in the same manner as those of Madrid, and are certainly very interesting to an American. The arena is located just on the. outskirts of the city, amii orange and cocoanut groves, and is truly a delightful place. Then there are many other places of inter- est in Havana—the well-kept fortresses around the harbors, the morning drill of the gaily uniformed troops on the arada, the old cathedral where Columbus is said to have been buri2d, etc. Another delightful trip to be taken from Tampa is that by steamboat over Tampa bay to St. Petersburg, a pleasant little re- sert, with good fishing and hunting. This ig the southern terminus of the Orange Belt railroad, which line can be taken for num- erous gulf coast resorts, the leading of which is Sutherland and Tarpon Springs, The best of fishing is found here, and the gamey tarpon are plentiful. The weather at the present time is cer- tainly delightful down this way. Wraps of any kind are little thought of, and to take an interesting book, roam out in some neighboring orange grove, which are very plentiful, and throw oneself right on the ground, and the busy northern world is en- trely forgotten. The fragrance of the gol- den fruit and chirping of the birds combine to make the surroundings a perfect para- dise. Quite frequently a squirrel will peck at a tree within ten feet, not at all alarm- ed by one’s presence. It is indeed charm- ing and with the thermometer at an aver- age of 73 degrees makes perpetual sum- mer. If more active employment is de- siréd there are always the fishing and gun- ning, ever good, and the sportsman never comes back empty handed. There is also always a Fa? crowd quar- tered at these different Florida hostelries, no matter what part of the state you may be in, and the excursions are daily. All manner of outdoor exercises and sports are indulged in and a guest never wants for something to do. It has not been many years that the hotel accommodations have been as ex- cellent as they are now and it formerly was a difficult task to find. outside of the larger cities a comfortable hosteiry, but now this has all changed, and no matter what attractive spot you may choose you will have no trouble in finding suitable quarters. The enterprise of northern capitalists is in great part responsible for this, and they have brought out different sections of the state very rapidly. It is undoubtedly the only really tropical state in our Union, and iy must be ever popular with our resort-loving public during the season when cold winds, ice and snow make existence decidedly uncomfortable in the northern cities. W. ELE. lepine DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. An Experimental Pavement. About the middle of this month a propo- sition was received from the Logan County Asphalt Company of Kentucky to lay a pavement for experiment and trial on the streets of Washington. They claimed to have extensive beds of bituminous sand- stone, which had been used as street pave- ment in Nashville and Louisville with great success, and asked that in order to introduce it into this city they be given the privilege to lay free a section of it on some heavily traveled street, that its qualities might be satisfactorily tested. They prom- ised to construct the pavement under direc- tion of the city engineer, and if at the end of two years it had not proved entirely satisfactory, they promised to remove it at their expense and restore the street to its former condition. When the case was referred to the cap- tain of engineers he recommended that the proposition be accepted, but that the asphalt company required to deposit $3 per square yard for all pavement laid, as a guarantee that if it should prove unsatis- factory they would remove it. The Commissioners have now approved the recommendation, according to the agreement, except that they have reduced the amount to be deposited as a guarantee fund from $3 per square yard to $2 per square yard for all pavement laid. Building Permits, The building inspector today issued a per- mit to C. F. Norment to erect a two-story brick dwelling house at 1123 Congress street northeast at a cost of about $1,200. A permit was also issued to William Oden to erect a one-story frarie shed on the Bowen road at a cost of about $50. ee DONJAN’S SANITY. x His Counsel Confers With Judge Cole on the Subject. That the question of lunacy in the case of Joseph Donjan, sent to jail yesterday, will be inquired into there is little doubt; for his counsel, Mr. Cuvillier, had a conference with Justice Cole today as to the best mode of having his sanity determined, whether by a jury de lunatico inquirendo, or by the jury when he comes to be tried. te Immaculate Conception Sunday School Santa Claus made his second annual visit last evening to the boys of the Immaculate Conception Sunday school. Mr. Swartze, the inimitable Santa Claus, kept the chil- dren in a joyous strain all the evening, while Mr. O'Connor, the ventriloquist, was an object of wonderment to the boys in the varied renditions of his specialties. Fathers Ryan and Fletcher encouraged the pupils by their presence. Father Fletcher appro- priately addressed the teachers and boys in a few well-chosen remarks. A well laden and beautiful Christmas tree occupied the center of the stage, guarded by Santa Claus, who, at the close of the exercises, presented to each pupil a box of Christmas goodies. The following pragram was creditably ren- dered: Entrance march; Miss Ryan, Come All Ye Fathful; chorus, The New Year and the Old; recitation, Maste> T. Merrell; Christmas Greeting; recitation, Masters G. Sullivan, E. Dieste, P. Thorpe and J. Dow- ta Christmas — a pocutna ‘Maclain’s ,”” was very cleverly recit Mast Charles Mullaly. pts pegs! ——___ Commander-in-Chief J. G. B. Adams of the G. A, R. is again confined to his home at Lynn, Mass., the wound in his leg being painful. The wound is entirely healed up on the outside, but there ts a cavity be- neath, and the limb will not be strong until this fills up, which will require some time. No serious results, however, are feared. ” i] TTC TT eet TTT titties WANTED (Sitaations) WANTED (Miscellaneous), WINTER RESORTS... SSSSSSE SKU mK SERCH S Sunt ot Sa SESSSSE“ESSSSss55 ~ fo} FOR THE HOME CIRCLE. Saterday’s Big Star and Some of Its Inviting Contents. Saturday's Star is just such a journal as the people of Washington wish to be brought into the home circle. ‘The entertain:ng read- ing matter contained in its twenty pages furnishes enjoyment and instruction to thousands of homes after the week's work is over. The subjects are so varied in char- acter and so carefully and thoroughly treat- ed that every one, no matter how fastiai- ous he may be, is sure to find a number of articles just to his liking. Tomorrow’s issue will contain an unusual number of special articles, many of them accompanied by appropriate lustrations. The following will be found of particular interest, but they comprise only a part of tomorrow’s features: OLD TIME RECEPTIONS (iustratea). A capital article on scenes that have en- Hvened the White House parlors in for- mer years, with some historic incidents connected with New Year calling, and Some interesting points on the etiquette of the day. THE DISEASE OF IDEAS (uustrated). ‘The spread of anarchy in Paris describea by Sterling Hellig, who pictures the way French capital as in a state of siege by the men who are waging war against society. In view of the many recent outbreaks, this article is particularly timely. FASHION’S FURBELOWS (illustrated). An article that should be read by every woman in Washington, written exclu- sively for The Evening Star by “Senora Sara.” It gives bright glances at some of the styles to be seen in this city, and tells of many things that ladies will be interested in. FAVORS AND CARDS (illustrated), An article on some of the season's novel- ties in pretty things suitable for cotil- lions and dinner parties. To provide these necessary adjuncts to social enter- tainments often requires a pretty long purse. The object of this chapter is to tell how some of the most tasteful fa- vors and souvenirs can be made at home with the exercise of patience and a little ingenuity. ‘| NEW YEAR IN ASIA (Mustrated). Under this head Mr. F. G. Carpenter tells how the day is celebrated on the other side of the world. He describes the water feast of Burmah and the customs in Turkey and Japan. SONS OF NOTED MEN (illustrated). Foster Coates, in a bright, gossipy letter from New York, cites a number of cases where young men are not handi- capped by the shadow of a great name. SKIES IN JANUARY. This is an interesting and instructive article on some of the most brilliant and noted stars to be seen next month, ac- companied by a planisphere, which will tell how to recognize the planets and stars described and where to look for them. GOWNS FOR NEW YEAR (illustrated). This is an article written expressly for The Star by a woman of taste and judg- ment. It contdins the latest hints from Paris and in a practical manner shows how they may be utilized by Washing- ton women who do their purchasing in Washington stores. It is an “up to date” article, and, illustrated as it is with clever drawings, is sure to prove full of timely suggestions to any woman who expends thought and care upon her costumes. THE GERMAN EMBASSY (illustrated). An entertaining article on Emperor Will- iem's representative and his official fam- fly, with a description of their Washing- ton home. SOME QUEER PETS. Reptiles, mammals, birds and fishes that furnish amusement for the household. How they are secured and how they should be treated. ON SWIFT PINIONS. Curious facts about the migrations of feathered creatures. ABSOLUTE MONARCHS. Uncle Sam’s naval commanders and the power they possess, described by Rene Bache. “MONSIEUR VIGOT’S DIAMONDS.” A capital story, of interest to everybody. ——~—___. Mrs. Atkinson’s Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Atkin- son, a well-known resident of Washington and a prominent member of the Metropoll- tan M. E. Chureh, who died suddenly Wed- nesday evening, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, 68 C street northwest. Rev. Dr. H. R. Naylor conducted the funeral services and spoke touchingly of the character of the deceased. Misses Grey and Bangs and Messrs. Mc- Farland and Watson rendered appropriate mousic. The funeral was largely attended by friends of the deceased. Mrs. Atkinson was sixty-four years old. —_—— A Church Incorporated. The certificate of incorporation of the Congress Heights M. E. Church, corner of Nichols avenue and Sth street, has been filed by the trustees, R. H. Jordan, D. E. Haines, C. A. J. Williamson, J. L. Padgett, R. L. Scaggs and J. Welker Barber. FINANCIAL. THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST COPIPANY. CAPITAL, $1,000,000, The Fidelity Building, Loan And Investment Asso. —has for sale “gilt edgea” ares The National Safe Deposit, Savings And Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE Chartered wet of Jan., 1367, and A 4 ‘Oct., 1890, and 186k, © T BAVEYNER, Member Washington Stock Exchange charged with a murderous assault on hig wife, Nannie Cole. Owing to the condi- tion of his wife the case had to be poned. It is all that last evening met his wife on the street and they in a fight. The wife broke away from him and ran and when she got she discovered that she had been over the heart. It is said that when told of the pay Am the remark: “T in- tended to fin! Bail was fixed at $1,000, in default of which he was committed to jail. ieee At St. Paul's Lutheran Cherch. Paul's English Lutheran Sunday school, corner 11th and H streets northwest, had its week-night Christmas celebration of the Scriptures, from the second chapter of St. Luke, by the superintendent, followed by stereopticon views under the direction of Mr. Lee Pitchlynn, a member of the school. ‘The pastor and superintendent were esch ented by the officers and teachers with beautiful silver cup and saucer and silk umbrella, and each responded pleasantly. Then the members of the school, followed by the friends present, passed out end down to the school room, where, upon the plat- form by the desk, the offerings for the poor, it by the school, were piled up. Large quantities of groceries of all kinds, clothing and a large sum of money were contribut~ ed by those present and sent in by some who could not attend. Remarks by the superintendent on t death of Mr. Martin Shuffler, member Mr. Fox's class, who arrived on the trein from Frederick, Md., in time to attend the school each Sunday, were followed by a statement that the usual treat was omitted on account of the deaths that had recently followed in rapid succession, and all pres- ent were satisfied with the arrangements made. a Class of Eighty-Five. Thirty members of the High School cless of °85 met last night for their ninth annual reunion at the residence of Miss Gertrude Jochum, 920 S strect. The early part of the evening was occupied in the resumption of acquaintances, and at 10 o'clock the com- pany sat down to a delightful collation. ‘Though there was no stated program in the form of a “feast of reason,” there were sev- eral excellent impromptu talks, notably by Messrs. Ray, Hine and Willoughby. It was after midnight when the reunion reselved itself into a brief business meeting, which resulted in the selection of the following board of officers for the ensuing year: Pres- ident, Dr. W. C. Woodward; first vice presi- dent, Mr. W. F. Willoughby; second vice resident, Miss Jochum; secretary, jeanor Lasier; Misses Cushing, Laster, Stahinecker, Jones, Jochum and Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pollard, Dr. and Mrs. Pyle, Mr. and Mrs. . A , jr. and Messrs. Domer, Ray Sohon, Cosby, Hine, Berry, Smith, Collamer, Woodward, Daish, Schmidt, Hodges, Fort, Brown, Armstrong, Hurlebaus and Wik lougiaky. .