Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1895, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. = EDUCATIONAL. LEGAL NOTICES. PROPOSALS. IN William Waldecker, GRADUATE LEIPSiIC ROYAL CONSERVATORY. PIANO, CO ND HARMONY. jaltim* : WASHINGTON. BANJO AND GUITAR CCREECTLY TAUGHT BY tote or simplited suctbed; $7 per quarter; 13 pen from 10 a.m. unt. pk, 04 K now. d31 n Evening pupils to 9 pm; best refs. THE and pastel we for explaining. S06 1th st. mw. LESSON— PIANO 1 $ of pupils if desired, teacher, Address D. NS WILL by an RELING, PING, ISH The trv for LEGE asa resembles a and industrious ard to tind. ‘The tn- 3 of varied experience, st in the > gifted teach: n inte WEDNESDAY fat0-Im iS PRor. ator Ww. MBY ate, piano and theory, vole eal systet correct. trainin cad for circulars. LESSONS FOR THE FE! arination at cs MISS BALCH'S CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE, ISL Tth gt. nw. E ¢ of Lady Paw Mr. E. ige, Mrs. Truesdell, Mrs. Hen- cluis, now forming, will ; self-con- fidence in speaking modern languayes. Apply GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 906) F at. a. i PROF. J. FRANCIS GERMUILLER, TEACHER OF iano, ‘orgvn, vocal musie and "harmony; espe- Clally attentive to beginners as well as te pupils Advanced. €11 T st. aw. Jal-1m* DRAUGUTING AND MATHE Taught evenings. Second gary, 7, WASHINGTON CONSEKY 20th st. n.w.—Piano, oF; and mandolin, fu to pupils. 0. B. BU PEMALE SEMINARY, 1228 15TH {A TICS term Jan- begins ng school. Primary and ad- tments in charge of able teachers. . Moderate terms, | Miss UDIA "Principal. n24-2m* JOHNS HOPKINS GRADUATE STUDENT; EIGHT Years’ experience; students thorouzhly prepared for college in ciassics apd other studies; coaching. @iim W. F. DALES, Pb. D., 322 C st. nw. 1850 W ave. aw. WASHINGTON Ii ‘S$ SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. we for da . French Kindergarten. MISS FRANCES MARTIN, PRINCIPAL. ocl7-3m* COLUMBIA COLL OF COMMERCE, BAW. C.K. URNER, A.M.. CE, Prin. The princ begs to call the attention of patrons and friends to the change of the college Address on account of removal. Shorthand Dictation Society--Entrance fee, $2; monthly dues, $1; dictation three nights a week. Address C. K. URNER, as Columbia Colle; PIANO INSTRUCTION BY MISS MAY certifleated pupil of Herr Raif of the serv 2u01 F si 'y of Berlin. Addre: nolt LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, Lith st. m rineipal Aw Branches in the pean cities, Send for cireuls French, German, Spanisb, Italian, Latin, Greek. Norwood Institute A Select jing and Day School CJ For ¥ d Little Girls. For full information 3 YM. D. CABELL, Prinetpal. Mrs. 1435 K st. n.w., Opposite McPherson Sqn Gunston Institute, 8038-2040 and 3042 Cam! place n.w. Boarding and day school for girls. 3m aay. Mr and _Mrs. B. RM Washington Seminary, 1528-40 17th st. Select boarding and day school. Collezinte and preparatory d Kindergarten. Primary. Mr.& Mrs. d6-tf no2t re, FRENCH TAt read and un term of 10. weeks expert 3 D aw. UDENT evening classes in drawing and paint- st aud life, under Mr. €. H. L. Mac- mt Mr. Edward H. Stebart. “C E. ©. Messer and Mr. R. N. Mr. De Lancey W. Gill. “Trepara- Miss Alma de Mier. Special terms » Mr. color, tory antique by the ar. 0c3-t) Education for Real Life. 1864. FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS. 1804, Ti Spence: ‘iness Ce National Bank of the and Dow. Day an The thirtieth scholastic stitution began Mond departments, complete bookkeeping ecurse, English, J writing, moral and a r of this po or 3. ef ing corps of thoroughly tral. Office open every business day and nizht. Write or call for new annual announcement. AD ND_ HARMONY. sel-dif LESSONS ON THE JANKO KEYBOARD, Tt. Vernon Seminary, 1100-1104 M st. and 1124-1125 1ith st. Boarding and day school for young ladies end Bittle chiltren. ‘Thoronghly modern and progressive in method end «pirit. Primary, preparatory and collegiate department: New buildings, perfectly equipped with every appliance for health and comfort of puplis. ‘Twentieth yea 1 er 2 For further informa pply to the principal, r Mrs. ELIZABETH J. SOMERS. MISS HATSTEAD'S PRIVATE SCHOOL WILL RE- open for the sixth Oct. i the school and at THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, 1312 MASS.AVE, FOR YOUNG LADIES AND" CHILDREN. The English course offers every obtaining a literary given to the oO. ntal music, di ing, Freneb, an, Latin, ‘el feai culture'are taught by competent instructors. WITH OR WITHOUT KING, Ls Signor Mariano Maina, ae Low Art for ee ap The McDonald-Ellis School, 1624 M ss. ave. and 1623 N st. parding and Duy School for Ladter and Little For information the principal, 3 — an PRIMARY ATE HIGH SCHOCL dei BOTH If secking a good school send talogue or call on the principal, who will explain the of this one. THOMAS W. SIDWELL. TAL COLLEGE, 311 EAST imparts a thorough knowledge of the AL STUDIES at the cost of less time than other schools. We make B! AD- of young people and then sec tions for them. Tenth year. Day and Bese ic Send for circulars. OLNEY INSTITUT ladies and little iminste character FOR YOUNG art and modern la Mason Dorsey, GUITAR, BANIU, MAD GHT IN ONE term by a teacher of experience; carcful trainti of posit: na. At 1000 11th st. naw. nol0-3in* MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, CONCORDVILL $195 per year. A successful school; cue best to infuse with energy and to Wake up boys to the duties of life. Boys under 13, $174. J. SHORTLIDGE (Yale), A.M., Principat. SeO-w, sm, 9m° ESTATE OF FRANCIS BOWIE, LATE OF THE District of Columbia. No. 527, Adm’n Doc. 18. Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Or- phans’ Court, for probate of a last Will and testa- ment, dated’ April 3, 1801, and for letters testa- mentary on said estate by Mary Elizabeth Bowie, the widow and executrix, this is to give notice to all concerned to appear in said court on FRIDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1895, AT TEN O'CLOCK A.M., to show’ cause. why such application should not be granted. A. H- HAGNER, Justice. Attest: L. P. | WRIGHT, Register "of Wills, D. C. €. BARNARD, Proctor for Applicant. HOTELS. The Raleigh, WASHINGTON, D. C. . Now open. . European pian. For ladies, and entlemen. ABSOLUTELY fireproof throughout. very tloor lighted by electricity and heated by steam. Complete equipment of public and pri- vate baths. Elegant cafe and ladies’ restaurant. Private dining rooms and banquet room. ‘Theater rties a specialty. jaS-1m B. W. FRAZIER, Manager. WILLARD’S HOTEL, Pa. ave. and 14th st., Washington, D. ©. se22 EBBITT HOUSE. WASHINGTON, D. ©. ~ RAILROADS. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. Station curner of 6th and B ‘sts. In effect 4:00 p.m., Januzry 7, 1895. 10:30 AM. P NSYLVANIA LIMITED—Pull- man Sleeping, Dini Smoking and Observation Cars, Harrisburg to » Cinclunati, Indian- apolis, Clev ad aud ‘Toledo. Buttet Parlor Car to Hi 10:30 A.M. FAST LINE—Pullman Buffet Par- lor Car to Harrisburg. Parlor and Dining Cass, Harrisburg to Pittsburg. $40 P.M. OHICAGU AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS— Pullman Buffet Parlor Car to Harrisburg. Sleep- apd Diuing Cars, Harrisburg to St. Lows, npatl, Louisville and Chicago. 0 P.M. WESTERN EXPRESS—Pullman Sleep- @ Chicago and Harrisburg to Cleveland. Dining Car to Chicago. 7:10 P.M. SOUTHWESTERN EXPRESS—Pull- tun Sleeping and Dining Cars to St. Louls and to Cincinnati. A EXIKESS—Puliman Sleep- © to Pittsburg. A.M. for “Kane, Canandaizua, ra Fails daily, except Sunday. Me fe Eluuira *and Renovo daily, Sleeping Car Harrisb 1040 PM. PAC Rochester ex- cept: Sund For Williamsport daily, 40 p. 7:10 P.M. for Williamsyort, Hochester. Buffalo i and Niagara Falls daily, except 2 wich | Sleeping Car Washington to Suspensicn Bridge via Buffalo. J0:40 P.M. tor Erle, Canandaigua, Rochester, Luffalo and Niagara Falls daily, Sleeping Car Washington to Ehuira. For Vhiladelpttia, New York and the East. 4:00 PM. “CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED,” all Farlor Cars, with Dining Caz from Baltimore, for New York daily, for Philadelphia week days. lar at 7:05 Wining Car), 7:20, 8:00 (Dining Je 9:00, 10:00 (Dining Caz) and” 11:00 (Dining 5, 3: 20, 6:40, 10:00 and 11:35 (Wining Car), 200 11:00 (Di ing Car) a. 5, , 6:40, 10:00 and 11:35 p.m. For Phila- iy, Past Express 7:50 am. week days. press, 2:01 and 5:40 p.m. dally. 3 Boston without chavge, 7:00 a.m. week days d 3:15 p.m. daily. For Baltimore, 6:25, 7:05, 7:20, 7:50, 8:00, 9:00, 00, 10.30, 11:00 and 11:50 a.m., 12:15, ¥ Cary a.m + iS S40 (4:00 Limited’, 4:36, 5:40, 6:05, 240, 7:10, 40, 1 ind 11:35 p.m. On ay, 7 30, 8:00, 9:00, 9:05, 10:30, 11:00 2:15, 1:15, ‘2:01, $:15, 3:40 (4:00 Limited), anne (0, 6.05, 6:49, 7-10, 10.00, 10:40 aud 11:35 or Pope's Creek Line, 7:20 a.m. and 4:36 p.m. daily, except Sucda For Annapolis, 7:36, 9:00 and 11:50 a.m, and 4:20, p.m. dally, except Suaday. Sundays, 9:00 nd 4:20 vm. tie Coust Lins, “Florida Special’ for Jack- ¥ - Augtistine, 10:43 p.m. week days. Express for Richmond, Jac mville aud Tampa, 4:30 a.m., 3 pm. caily. Kichmond id Atlant a6 pm. daily. Richmond only, 10:57 a.m. wi Accommodation for Quantico, 7:45 a.m. dall eee Quantico, daily x Al 3:20, 4:25, 5.00, pw. On Suaday 6:15, 8:02 and 7 at 6: 220, 9:10 and corner of 13th nue and at the station, 6th and ere orders can be left for the check- ge to destivation from hote!s und 1. PREVO! J. R. WOuD, General M: fr Gereral Passenger Agent. CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAHLWAY. Schedule in effect December 2. 1894. Trains leave Jaily from Univa Station (B. and P.), 6th and Bs Through the grandest scenery In America, with the handsomest and most complete solid train serv- ice West from Washington. 2: M Cincinnat! and St. Louls ibuled, newly Equip Elee- ated Tra ilu: finest ishington to C math, Indianapo- Lois without . Dining Car from nington. Arrive Cincinnati, 8:00 a.m.; Indianapolis, 11:40 a.m, and Chicrgo, 5:30 p.m. St. Louis, 6:56 p.va. 11:10 P.M. DABLY.—The famous “F. FP. V. Lim- ited." A solid vestibuled train, with dining car and Pullman sleepers for Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville, without change. Observation ¢ 5 Hinton, Arrives Cincinnati, 7 Le Be 1m. AY.—For Old Point lire. for Gordonsville, faunton and principal Sunday, for Ricb- Charlottesvit sf mowed. vullman locations and tickets at company's of- fees, 618 and 1421 Penusyivania avenue. H. W. FULLER, a3 General Pussenger Agent. RALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. Schedule in effect January 6, 1895. Leave Washington from station corner of New Jersey avcnue and C street. and Northwest. Vestibuled Limited 8:00 p.m and Indianapolis, Vest!- 2 p.m.: express, 12:01 night. ure and Cleveland, express daily, 11:25 a5 p.m. 5 on and Staunton, 11:2% a.m. For Winchester an way a5: ie w Orleans, 11:20 p.m. daily sleeping cars through. For Lurar, 3:30 p.m. daily. For Raltimor Week days. 34:20, 5-00, 7:10, X7:20, (8:00 45-minutes). 8: S 5:05. x5:30, 5:35, 16: x11:30 and 11 Ye :00, m. For Annayolis, 7:10 and 8:39 a.m., 12:15 and 4:28 p.m. Sundays, 4:3 For Frederick, b9: 5 Washington Junction and way points, bé 29:50 a.m., b1:15 p.m. Express trains stopping stations only, a4:30, 95:30 BLUE 1 (10:00 a.m. Dining 3:60, (5:00 Dining Cari, 330. ps ‘eping Car, open at, 20:00 o¥cloc Sundays, 4:20, (9:00 a.m.” Dining Car), (12:00 Di ing Car), 3:00, (5:00 Dining Cur), 8:60, (11:30 Sleeping ‘Car, open for passengers 10:00 p.m.). Buffet Parlor Cars on all day trains. ¥, 4:20 a.m., 10.00 a.m. and '$, 4:20 a.m., 12:00 noon. “Dali Sunday only. xExpress. trains, Baggage called for_and checked from hotels and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at ticket offices, 619 Pa. ave. New York ave. and 15th st. and at depot. Tt. B. CAMPBELL, CHAS. 0. SCULL, nig Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. = SOUTHERN RAILWAY (Piedmont Air Line.) Schedule in effeet January 6, 1895. All trains arrive and leave at Pennsylvania Passenger Station. $:00 A.M.—Dally—Local for Danville, Connects at Manassas for Strasburg, daily, except Sunday, and at Lynchburg witb the Norfolk and Western, daily. iol A.M.—Dafty—Tb> UNITED STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman Buffet Sleepers and Washington to Jacksonville, uniting lutte with Pullman Sleeper for Auzusta; al w York to Montgomery, with con- nection for New Orleans: cennects at Atlanta with Pullman Sleeper for Birmingham, Ala., Memphis, Kansas City. Daily for Charlottesville and through rasburg, dally except Sunday. M.—Daily—NEW YORK AND FLORIDA ‘\E LIMITED. Pullman Sleepers New “ar) (11:30 p.m. For Atlantic cA SI York and Washington to Augusta and Tampa aud Eullman Double Drawing Roowm Compartment Car New York to St. Augustine, Dining Car Charlotte to St. August First-class day coaches Washing- ton to St. Augustine without change. 10:42 P.M.—Dally—WASHINGTON AND SOUTH- w VESTIBULED LIMITED, composed of Pullman Vestibuled Sleepers and “Dining Cars. ers New York to Astevil’e and Hot 3 via Salisbury, New York to Mem- Birmingham and New York to New Orleaas van Slee springs, N. phis via ¥ia Adanta and 3% mery. Dining Car from y to Monty WASHINGTON AND OHIO DI on 9:10 AM. daily, 4 and 6:33 P.M. Sind: id 6:33 P.M. dally for Hea arrive at Washington 8:34 A from Rourd Hill, and y.. from Herndon on’ dep. General Manager (Eastern System). TURK. General Passenger Acent. L. S. BROWN, Gen. Agt. 1'ass. Dept. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFIC SUPER- vising Architect, Washington, D.C., January 17, 1805.—Senled proposals be received at this of: fice until TWO O'CLOCK P.M. on the THIRTY- FIRST DAY of JANUARY, i895, and opened im- mediately thereafter, for ‘all the labor and ma- terials required to put in place complete the steel and iron work above the sixth floor, embracing the seventh, eighth ad ninth floors and main roof, and skylight over cortile and the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth ‘and fourteenth foors’ and roof ‘of tower, and the columns for su; porting said floors and ‘roofs, and beams and col- umns for stairways, ete., for the United States post office building at Washington, D.C., in ac- Cordance. with the drawings and’ specification, copies of which may be had at this officagpr the Office of the superintendent at Washington, D.C. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for @ sum not less thin 2 per cent of the amount of the proposal. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or in- formality in any bid should it be deemed in the in- terest of the government to do so. All bids re- ceived after the time stated will be returned to the bidders. Proposals must be inclosed in envelopes, sealed and marked ‘Proposal for the Steel and Iron onstruction for the U. S. Post Office Building at Washington, D.C.,” and addressed to CHARLES E. KEMPER, Acting ja9- Arehitect. jupervising DENTISTRY. Up-To-Date Dentistry. All our methods and appliances are thor- oughly modern. We extract teeth without ihe least pain, sleep or ill effects. A simple sotu- tion applied to the gums is the way the pain is alleviated. Extracting, 50 CENTS. Cther work on same scale. DR. GRAWAM, 307 7TH ST. jal6-14a FREE 707 1 st. nw. DENTAL INFIRMARY, Open daily from 10 to 12 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. No charge except for materials used. E: ing free. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Personal Investigation will demonstrate the su- periority of our services. Visit other dental offices, then come here and note the difference. We have pleasant ladies and attractive parlors to make your visit agreeable, and our operators will gladly explain the best treatment for your owm particular case. Extracting, 25¢.: with Zono or gas, 50c.: clean- ing, ; Silver fillings, 75c.; platina, $1.00; gold, according to size; solid gold crowns, $7.50; very best teeth, $8.00. U. S. Dental Association, ja2-2ud COR. 7TH AND D STS. N.W. PIANOS AND ORGANS. _ Pianos. We sell both kinds New and second hand. Take your choice. There’s little difference. Pay more for the new if you like. $7. $8 and $10 monthly. ‘This bargain fs a magnificent high-class Upright Grand, slightly used, tiful condition, finest make.’ Sold for $400. in save just $110, for now it’s only $290, at $10 down and $10 monthly, Handsome stoot and cover goes with it, and 5 years’ warranty. Your money back if you don't like it after one year. Handsome Square Pianos at $5 and $7 per mo. The Piano Exchange, 913 PA. AVE. §a16-244 THE LEADING PIANO HOU “THE SINGING QUALITY IS) REMARKABLY good and the touch is excellent. I recommend Krakauer Pi ne to the pub- “Pe th nos With contfi¢ BS THE Students’ Practice Pedal” Is one of the greatest cnd most important ap- pliances im modern planos. Not only does it spare the nerves of the student and neighbor, but it serves to Lengthen the Life of the instrument. With it you can practice all day and not injye the piano in the slightest. It saves all vy ‘This pedal fs contained in several magnificent Upfight Grand Pianos, for which we are sole agents. Our regular price for the in- struments Was $350, but as we intend moving into other quarters shortly (pending the erection of our new store) we do not wish to carry our entire stock with us. Our “cut prices’ have begun, $207.50 ft for one of those superb $350 Uprights. You ean have a case in welnut, immahoguny, oak or ebony. S10 = S10 per month Will bay one. Don't miss this chance. F DROOP And Steinway Piano Ware Rooms. Sons, 925 Penna. ave. Jal4-2t You’re Wise If you have waited till now to buy a Piano, we have replenished our stock with new style, new scale STIEFP PIANOS, and can give you a better bargain than ever. Second-hand Pianos from $50 upward. D. G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 ITH ST. N.W. Stieff_ Piano UPRIGHT PIANO—IF YOU WAITED UNTIL THIS year twelve months old you could not find a better chance to buy a first-cl piano, even if you added $200 to the price we ask. ‘We of you a magnificent upright, used ‘about ni months, mad» by Hallet’ & Cumston, Koston’s elde , est. 1842, wr $2- $8 cash and $8 per month; stool and’ cover go’ with it. This fine instrun it stands 4 ft. 9 Ine high, has a rich and sonorous tone, the ‘tion is of Ked accuracy, and the case’ fs in splendid con- Plano LUGO WORCH, i of q ealer, 024 7th st. PIANO TUNING. Commence the NEW YEAR with pleasant melo- dies. How? Send for GEO. J. BECKER, Professional Tuner, 805 11th st. n.w. 26-3m KNABE Pianos. Unequaled in Tone, Touch, Workrhanship and Durability. = Pianos for Rent. nes Second-hand Pianos at Bargains. Jal-l4d WM. KNABE & CO., 817 Pa. ave. n.w. AND WOOD. ABargain Counter For Selling Coal We haven't got. Don't expect to have, either. But mark well thi: a f-a t-l_o-n-—of the sort has accom- panied every purchase made from us since we began. busin We've got the noti that a satisfied ¢ mer “cuts a big figur in bu ing up a business. never tried us—we a larger business than low as any—while lots and lots of you'd like to have that coal? ALEK & CO., 1OTH AND I’ STS. Tel. 446. Wm. King & Son, 1022 1€TH ST. and 2905 K ST., WOOD AND COAL. Drop us a pestal or telephone (561-2), and our @26-1m representative will call on you. SUNDERTAKERS. W.R. Speare, Undertaker & Embalmer 940 F Street Northwest. Everything strictly first-class and on the most reasorable terms. Telephone call, 340. jal-tr ; AUGUSTUS BURGDORF, FURNISHING U! ERTAKER AND EMBALMER, 1334 NEW YORK AVE. N.W. Telepbone, 295. FOR SALE—HOUSES. FOR SALE—ON EASY TERMS— NORTHWEST. | 1734 Corcoran st. 421 Gth st. se23-tr 1505 M st. 732 2ist st. 1621 Madison. 1433 L st. NORTHEAST. 643-51 Acker st. 411 E st. 1244 Linden st. BR. L. GOODMAN, ocl8-tt 603 13th st. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. STEAMER “WAKEFIELD.” | (ar oma st. ate at 7 a.m. jondays a c "i iver 5 Nomini creek, thence to ‘Leonardtown Bt. Clement's bay and river landii returning Tues- days and Sundays. ON WEDNESDAY, for river Isndings to Nomini, thence to Piney ’ Point, St. George's, Smith creck, Coad end Yeocomico rivers. Returotig, leaves Nomint ‘Thursday evening | for Wicomico river, Colonial Beach, Wilkerson’s, Dill's, Mathias, Hania Stuart's, Stit's and Liverpool Pt., arrivi ‘mornings. ‘Int effect ~» 81 a27-tt C. W. RIDLEY, Gen. Mgr. NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CO., DAILY LINE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D. GC, FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK, VA. The New and Powerful Iron Palace Steamers ‘WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK, SOUTH BOUND, Leave Washington daily lat 7 p.m. from foot of 7th et. wharf, arrive at Fortress Mfonroe at 6:30 a.m. next day. Arrive at Norfolk at 7:30 a.m., where railroad connections are made for all points south and southwest, and with the Old Dominion steamers for New York, Merchants’ and Miners’ steamers for Boston, Providence, Savauuab, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla., making an elegant sea trip for tourists and invalids. NORTH BOUND. Leave Norfolk daily at 6:10 p.m, Leave Fortress Monroe at 7:10 p.m. Arrive at Washitigton at 6:30 a.m. next Jay. ‘Through tickets on sale at 513, 619, 1421 Penn, ave., 707 15th st. n.w., and on board’ steamers at wharf, foot of 7th st. ‘Telephone No. 750. a13-tf — ————— COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. CHARLES 8. BUNDY, COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS Of all the Stites and Territories, JNO. CALLAHAN, Gen. Supt. B17 434 st. nw. ai7-tt @New Equity Building.) JOHN BL BEALL, JOHN E, MITCHELL, Commissioners of Deeds for every state and terri- tory. Notary Public, United States Cominissioner. 23 Office, 1321 F st. (first floor). COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS AND NOTARY PUB- lie for ail states and territories a SPECIALTY by Rt. H. EVANS. Office (basement), i321 F st. Always in office. office hour JaTtt WINTER RESORTS. SEASIDE HOUSE, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Directly on the ocean front. Always open. Hot salt baths. Elevator. 4a4-26¢ "| _ CHAS. EVANS. FOR SALE—PIANOS. FOR SALE—HALLET & DAVIS PIANOS—_IMPERA- tive clearance sale; five different styles at cost; no resetvation; ageucy to be closed and removed; ‘esent ugent retiring. H. L. SUMNER, Agent, e ‘11 9th st. nw. x _oclé-tr = MANICURE. MADAME PAYN, HIGH-CLASS MANICURE AND CHIROPODIST, OFFICE and RESIDENCE, 703 15th st. o.w. aT-4d ICURE CA’ $5 UP. STEAM CARPET CLEANING AMMONIATED STEAM CARPET CLEA: Works—Carpet in the best m: Mattresses made to order. Office, 1720 Pa. ave. Works, 1708 and 1710 B n.w. Telephone 804. M. NEWMYEL, Manager. FUSION IN CONTROL. Reform Plans in the North Carolina Legislature. Speciat Correspondence of The Evening Star, RALEIGH, N. C., January 14, 1885. ‘The legislature is in full swing, and the fusionists plainly show that they are the absolute masters of the situation. They tell the democrats so on the floor and in their anxiety to institute what they term reforms have adopted some plans which are novel, to say the least. For instance, there are forty-five (fusionists and only five democrats in the;Senate. The Neuten- art governor, who is the president of the senate, is a deniocrat. It has always been the case that the presiding officer of either branch of the legislature has named the committees. But the fusionists have adopted a resol:- tion naming a republican and a populist as members of a committee, of three to se- lect all committees. The president was given the poor privilege of naming the third mau on the committee. He named a democrat. Of course the latter cuts no figure. In fact, the democrats stand no more of a showing in this legislature than does a snowbank in July. ‘They know their helplessness. ‘he governor has no veto power, and so the fisidnists have every- thing in their hands. ‘The fusionists haye given the democrats in the house to understand that it is their purpose to “right all wrongs;” that they were responsible for whatever they did, and that no filibustering or factious opposition would be permitted. The republicans have sent some of their strongest men to the islature, and they have advisers here in reat numbers. ‘The populists have no men whose ability is at all marked, but Marion Butler manages the entire populist work. Not a step is taken without his advice and consent. He is a power with the repub- licans as well as the populists, and many times a day is the expression heard, “What does Mr. Butler think of this?” ‘The fusionists are taking right in hand the matter of unseating democrats. There are more election contests than ever before known at a session; so many, in fact, that if the contestants are successful, the per- sonnel of the house will be considerably changed. The New Election Law. Ex-Congressman Ewart introduces a bill to repeal the present system of county gov- ernment, so that at the next general elec- tion the people will elect magistrates, and the latter will elect what are to be known as county trustees. There are now allowed five magistrates to each township, and Ewart's bill proposes that this legislature hall elect enough to fill all vacancies which occur soon by the expiration of terms, and also elect five more in each township. This gives the fusionists a ma- jority of magistrates. In counties where the freeholders to the number of 100 make petition to a judge the latter is to appoint a board of audit and finance of three mem- bers, this board to be a check on the trus- tees. What is known as “county govern- ment,” that is, the election of magistrates by the legislature each two years, has been the backbone of democracy in this sfate since January, 1Si7, when that party got full possession of the state government, and it is against it that all the wrath of the fusionists is directed. The election law which was enacted four years ago puts all the burdens on the voter, the fusionists claim. The voter is made responsible for his own registration, and, it is claimed, cannot get aid from the registrar of election. It is the plan of the fusionists to make the registrar see that the voter is properly registered. The chair- man of the house fusion caucus has al- ready introduced a bill to repeal the pre ent election law. His Dill was drawn by Daniel lL. Russell. It has what he says is a new feature—namely, the one box and one ballot system. All ballots are to be kept a year, so they can be used as evi- dence in election contests. All returning boards, county and slate, are abolished and pollholders are to make returns direct to clerks of superior court. A bill along this line is sure to pass, for the fusionists are pledged to pass it. It was one of the rea- sons why they fused. ee The Time and'Pince. If every reader of The Evening Star who can afford it would send but a single pound to The Star's pound party it would go far toward feeding the hungry of the city. From 8 to 8—those are the hours. A big room on the lith street gide of The Star buildings—that is the place. A few thous- and pounds of groceries will start the work of the central relief cemmittee with a boom. Why not be one of the givers? + ———— Officers Elected. Mt. Vernon Castle, No. 5, K. of G. E., has elected the following officers for the ensu- ing term: P. C., Chas. Kattlemann; N. C., rE. C. E. Ruppert; V; C.,;Wm. Hennessy Smith; M. of R., Jno. D. Wileon; C. of Ex., Eugene L. Walter; K. of Ex. Chas. E. Engels; S. H., James R. Gemmill; V. H., Geo. W. Hurlebaus; W. C., Jno. H. Wilsoi high priest, Woolman Gibson; first guar Chas. Bild; second guard, Henry Yenney; representative to the Grand Castle, Eugene L. Walter. ‘At the next meeting of the castle Past Chief W. Hennessy Smith will be presented with a handsome jewel as a token of the esteem in which he is held by his fellow sir knights. At a regular meeting of Oriental Council, No. 312, Royal Arcanum, Monday evening, with an unusually good attendance of mem- the following officers were installed y Deputy Supreme Regent Jno. R. Gis- Durne, viz: Regent, W. W. Chase; vice Thos. J. Clark; past regent, Edwin regent Neiss; orator, Chas. F. Nagle; secré ta J. D. Terrill; collector, B. A. Alle treasurer, Geo. H. Cooper; chaplain, Geo. Cog ( ; gulde, Frederick Rogerson; war- len, Geo. Dutrow: sentry, W. G. Hurley, jr.; trustees, Frank Ha-nilton, John EB. Hogan and FH. C. Davis. A PROHIBITION LAW Legislation Proposed for the Dis- trict by the W. 0. T. U. WANT A VOTE ON LIQUOR Quarterly Meeting of the Local Organization Today. BUSINESS TRANSACTED The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is in quarterly session today in Union Church. When President Griffith called the meeting to order this morning the attendance was very small, owing to ths condition of the weather, but enthu- siasm in the business to be transacted was much in evidence. After devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs. M. Dowell, and the singing of several hymns, the reports of superintendents of departments were called for. In the absence of Mrs. Wood, in charge of juvenile and Sunéay schcol work, in- formal reports were made by representa- tives of the juvenile societies of the Waus] Union and Wesley unions and the presi- dent of Chapin Union. Mrs. Clinton Smith, the superintendent of legislative and petition work, made a re- port, and then a letter from Mrs. Weaver on the “Polyglot Petition” was read. Mrs. Griffith asked that some action be taken to further the circulation of the petition, and Mrs. Shilton moved that the women pres- ent pledge themselves to ask the pastors of the churches of which they are mem- bers to read the petition to their congrega- tions. The motion was carried. Mrs. Clinton Smith presented a circular on good citizenship, prepared by the Chris- tian Endeavor Society. After being read it was referred to the committee on reso- lutions. Extending a Welcome. Rev. Joel Brown, pastor of Union Church, extended a hearty and eloquent welcome to the members of the union, to which Mrs. Griffith made a brief response. A report on ‘Temperance Literature’ was next in order, and it was read by Mrs. M. B. Platt, who stated that in her department the total receipts for the quarter were $17.74 and the expenditures $16.18, The pages of literature distributed were 11,000. Rev. Dr. Pate, pastor of North Capitol M. E. Church, made a few remarks, and then Mrs. R. B. Dorman, superintendent of jail work, reported that she had made two Visits to the jail, carried out 670 papers and fourteen magazines, given away one Bible and prayed with eight persons. Mrs. C. Cowsil supplemented this report with an interesting account of the manner in which she had induced three prisoners in the jail to sien the pledge. Progress of the work of the department on unfermented wine was detailed in a re- port submitted by Mrs. Emma E. F: and then Miss Nellie Ross sang 2 swered,” accompanied by Mrs. S. M.*Wes- cott, with violin obligato by Miss Jean- nette Wescott. #roposed District Prohibition. Mrs. M. B. Platt moved that the superin- tendent of legislative and petition work be instructed to prepare a bill for presentation to the next Congress, which shall provide that the question of the abolition of the traffic in intoxicants in the District of Co- lumbia shall be submitted to a vote of the people resident: in the District, the bill to provide that all men and women over twenty-one years of age, who are of sound mind and atle to read and write, resident in the District of Columbia at the time of the passage of the bill, shall be allowed to vote upon the question pre- sented; that the vote shail be taken at the expiration of six months from the passage of the bill, and that in case a majority of the people vote in favor of the abdlition of the traffic it shall be the duty of Con- gress at its first session following the vote to abolish the trattic, and to provide suit- able means for the enforcement of a pro- hibitory law and adequate penalties for its violation. ‘fhe motion also provides that the superintendent of legislative and peti- tion work be authorized to call to_her aid any legal advice necessary in the prepara- tion of the bill, ‘The motion was adopted almost unanimously. Corresponding Secretary. The report of the corresponding secre- tary for the quarter ending December 31 was next submitted. It showed that there e in the District today 13 unions. Chapin Union, Mrs. M. E. Cohen, president, em- braces 176 active and 9 honorary members; West End, Mrs. Alice Baxter, president, 36 active and 5 honorary members; North- west, Mrs. T. A. Williams, president, 40 active and 4 honorary members; Capitol Hill, Mrs. Jennie Bartlett, president, 60 active and 4 hcnorary members; Anacostia, Mrs. Emily Sherwood, president, 13 active member: president, @ active and 6 honorary mem- bers; Southwest, Mrs. A. E. Gotwald, pres- ident, 26 active members; Frances E. Wil- lard Union, Mrs. A. M. Fachtz, president, 25 active and 1 honorary member; South~ east, Mrs. M. A. Mahoney, president, 36 active and 2 honorary members; Lincoln Memorial, Mrs. 8. G. Johnson, president, 25 active members; Brookland, Mrs. K. R. West, president, 20 active and 1 honorary member; Le Droit, Mrs. L. D, Merrick, president, 30 active and 3 honorary mem- bers, and Georgetown, Mrs. Isaac Bir hy president, 31 active and 4 honorary mem- bers. According to the report there are 5 District officers, 23 District superintendents, 52 local officers and 77 local superintend- ents; a total of 155. The meetings held during the three months numbered 44. About $160 has been disbursed by the local unions. The receipts for the quarter, ac- cording to the treasurer, were $172.24, and the disbursements $112.43. Mrs. Cohen, first vice president, led the meeting in noon-time prayer. A recitation entitled “The Golden Wedding” was given by Mrs. Fenetta Sargent Haskell of Mis- souri, and then a recess was taken, during which luncheon was served. Afternoon Session. The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs. Maria Merrick. An interesting report on the flower mission was made by Mrs. F. G. Jones. Mrs. Crosby next told about the work being done among foreigners. At this point Miss Nellie Ross rendered an instrumental solo, which was greatly ap- preciated. After Miss J. P. Leavens had Pride a brief address on the subject of temperance, the following well-prepared vere read, each proving of special Scientific Temperance Instruc- by Mrs. Beller; ‘Sabbath Observ- by Mrs, Catlin; “Evangelistic ” by Mrs. Hartsock; “Press,” by Mrs, Platt; “Purity in Literature and Art,” by Mrs, Chambers; “Narcotics,” by Mrs. Chapman; “Railroad Work,” by Miss Mitchell; “Social Purity,” by Mrs. Robin- ‘Mothers’ Meetings,” by Mrs. Sophie “Heredity and Hygiene,” by Mrs. “Parliamentary Usage,” by Mrs. «Messenger Boys,” by Mrs. Brad- Firemen,” by Mrs. M. Merrick, and “Mercy,” by Dr. Alice Burritt. "A vocal solo by Mrs. D. Olin Leech was included in the program for the afternoon. Mrs, Sara A. Spencer was présent and spoke in regard to a debate by students of the Spencerian Business College, to take place in Metzerote Hall on February ‘After a talk by the superintendent of col ored work, Mrs. T. A. Williams, the union will, at 4 o’clock, adjourn. ‘At a meeting of the executive committee of the W. C. T. U., held on the 9th instant, a resolution was passed commending the action of the Commissioners of the Dis- trict of Columbia and the metropolitan po- licé force for their action in suppressing the exhibition of indecent pictures in cigar stores and elsewhere, and thanking such of the daily papers of the city as have supported the actions of the officials. ees The Time and Place. Jf every reader of The Evening Star who can afford it would send but a single pound to The Star's pound party it would go far tcward feeding the hungry of the city. From § to 8—those are the hours. A big room on the 11th street side of The Star buildings—that is the place. A few thous- and pounds of groceries will start the work of the central relief committee with a boom. Why not be one of the givers? North Capitol, Mrs. M. B. Platt, | CASIMIR - PERIER RETIRES France Startled by the Decision of the Ohief Executive. The Announcement Made Last Even- ing in Paris—Efforts to Dissuade Him. It was announced in Paris last evening that M. Casimir-Perier, president of the French republic, had resigned office. Dur- ing the evening M. Casimir-Perler conferred with the president of the senate, M. Challe- mel-Lacour, and then he summoned M. Guerin, minister of justice; M. Leyquis, minister of public instruction; M. Poin- carre, minister of finance, and the prefect of the Seine. There was no suspicion in Paris that the president contemplated resigning, and when the news spread to the clubs, cafes and boulevards, there was the greatest ex- citement. A second official note was issued at 11 o'clock last night, announcing the resigna- tion of President Casimir-Perier, and fore- casting the ideas he intends to develop in his farewell address to the chamber of deputies. The note says that in the eyes of the president Monday’s sitting of the chamber and the vote which overthrew the cabinet were only secondary inci- dents of the struggle which is proceeding against the parliamentary regime and pub- lic liberties. M. Casimir-Perier had hoped that the president of the republic, who is deprived of means of action, would have been ex- empted from party attacks, and that the political confidence of the republicans would M. Casimir-Perier. have accorded him power and authority. He had also hoped that those who, despite himself, had placed him in a position where he was unable to defend himself would have undertaken the defense of the first magistrate. Continuing the note says that the presi- dent has requested the ministers to tem- porarily withdraw their resignations, in order to facilitate the necessary changes. Prime Minister Dupuy imparted President Casimir-Perier’s deciston to the pr of the senate and chamber of deputies, who will forthwith call urgency sittings of those bodies. Grent Perplexity. The greatest perplexity reigns in all polit- ical centers. During the afternoon it had been remarked, not without surprise, in the lobbies of the Palais Bourbon that the crisis was not following the customary course, but appeared to be assuming a graver aspect than usual. When the facts became known, conster- ration, amounting almost to stupor, seized every one. There had been ominous hints in the press in recent days that M. Casimir- Perier was growing tired of his position, yet nobody paid attention to them. The bigh character, experience, firmness and integrity of the president inspired the con- fidence of even the advanced republicans. The long conference which M. Casimir- Perier had with M. Challemel-Lacour, pres ident of the senate, was explained. He bad already resolved to resign. M. Challemel- Lacour employed his utmost eloquence in a vain endeavor to persuade the president to reconsider his decision, and quitted the Palace of the Elysee under a sense cf deep distress. All the members of the cabinet, from Prime Minister Dupuy downward, followed M. Chaliemel-Lacour_ and exhausted every argument to induce M. Casimir-Perier not to resign. Their efforts were without suc- cess. Prime Minister Dupuy again visited the Palace of the Elysee later in the even- ing, and was closeted with the president for forty-five minutes, urging every possible inducement and appealing to every patri- otic sentiment in order to get film to recon- sider his determination. All was without avail. After him came M. Spuller, whose eloquence, it will be remembered, overcame on a former occasion M. Casimir-Perier’s scruples to accepting the position of prime minister. All that the president would ccn- cede to these appeals was to delay the publication of his intentions until night. As MM. Dupuy and Spuller were leaving the Elysee together they met in the corri- dor the president’s mother, who is eighty years old. They begged her to entreat her son to remain in office, and she promised that she would do her utmost. It is stated that the interview between mother and son was very affecting. His Decision Was Fixed. Nevertheless at 9 o'clock M. Casimir- Perier sent a short letter to M. Dupuy, in- forming him that his decision was irrevo- cable, and begging him to notify the presi- dents of the senate and the chamber cf deputies, and to announce the fact to the Journal Officiel. M. Dupuy accepted the task thus impesed upon him, and, as on the occasion of the death of Mr. Carnot, finds himself again confronted with the transmission of power involving difficulties of very descripzion, arising from the unexpected position of af- fairs. He seemed to be completely over- whelmed with the sense of his responsibili- ties, but speedily recovered, and with the energy, coolness and foresight that he dis- played on the occasion of the assassination of M. Carnot, proceeded to take the meas- ures which the situation demanded. After interviews of the prefect of the Seine and the prefect of police with M. Casimir-Perier they received from M. Du- puy instructions to be followed during the crisis. Constitutional Provisions. Following is the text cf the articles of the constitution relating to the change in the presidency: Article 2—The president of the republic is elected by an absolute majority of the suffrages of the senate and chamber of deputies met in national assembly. He is appointed for seven years and is eligivle for re-election. Article seven provides that in case cf a vacation of the office through death or any other cause the national assembly shall proceed forthwith to elect a new president. In theginterval the council of ministers is invested with executive power. The 1a- tional assembly being merely an electoral college, all discussion therein is prohibited. The report of the resignation of the pres ident became generally known at 11 o'clock last night, but was universally discredited, and a general movement was made tcward the newspaper offices, with a view to Jearn- ing the truth. Very soon some of the pa- pers exhibited lantern transparencies of the official note. Even then many persons re- fused to belleve that the event was possi- ble, and waited in and about the offices for further dispatches to be posted.Finally they became convinced that the president bad really retired, and assembled in groups discussing the chances of those who were mentioned as likely to succeed him. Why He Retired. After murdering Carnot the anarchists ceased from their labors, and since July there has not been an outrage, nor an ex- plosion, nor even a menace. What M. Cas- imir-Perier, therefore, had chiefly to con- tend against, says the New York Herald, reviewing the situation, was the constant attacks of his radical and socialist oppo- rents, and. these attacks, crowned as they have been by the election of M. Brisson to the presidency of the chamber, and the overthrow of the prime minister, who re- tained office last June at M. Casimir- Perier’s own request, appear to be the cause of the president’s sudden and start- ling decision to stand aside. A Sudden Change In the weather always brings dis- astrous results. It checks the cir- culation, closes the pores of the skin and throws the blood of the body back upon those delicate organs, the kidneys. Then come headaches, colds, coughing, sneez- ing and the thousand troubles so annoying and often dangerous. The kidneys are the most deli- cate organs of the body and almost the first to suffer, whether in men or women. To keep them in order means perfect health more than anything else conceivable; to al- low them to become disordered means certain disease or death. Do you know that there is but one great remedy for kidney troubles, and that is Warner's Bate Cure? This fact is admitted by the best scientific and medical skill through- out the world, and the great rev- olution it has wrought in curing complicated kidney troubles, female diseases and even Bright's disease, and in preventing the evil effects of the season upon the kid- neys has justly made it the most popularof modern remedies. Your druggist can certainly supply you with it, andif you are wise, you will not be without it, especially during this season. IMPROVING THE POTOMAC. Maj. Davis’ Report of Operations Dar- ing the Month of December. Major Davis has made a report to Gen. Casey, chief of engineers, of operations during December for the improvement of the Potomac river. He says that dredging in the Virginia channel above the Long bridge was continued up to December 13, when the channel was completed to a width of 400 feet, and a depth of twenty feet at. low tide. The amount of dredging in that channel during the month was 39,32 cubic yards, and the total dredging in the chan- nel under the contract with the New York Dredging Company was 202,483 cubic yards. On the 20th ultimo the dredge was moved to the lower end of the Washington chan- nel and dredging was commenced at that point. Operations were continued until the 20th, when the formation of Ice in the river caused a suspension of the work. The dredge and pontoons had been towed to a place near the shore, where they will Le safe in case of a freshet. During the work- ing time 8,271 cubic yards were dredged in the Washington channel. Materials were delivered for the work on the tidal reser- voir and the sea wall. Major Davis says that in case the ice moves out of the river curing January, dredging operations will be resumed in the Washington channel. Repairing the Aqueduct Bridge. Major Davis also made a report of the progress of the work of repairing the Aque- duct bridge. The repairs to piers 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were completed by means of con- crete put in place by a diver. As this con- crete was placed almost entirely at the up stream ends of the piers, it was deemed ad- visable to protect it from the action of the ice and freshet currents by means of rip- rap. This stone was thrown into place by hired labor, and the work was completed December 28. An examination by a diver shows that the concreie has been fully pro- tected. The repairs to the piers named may therefore be considered complete. The construction of the crib cofferdam at pier No. 4, by contract, was delayed during the early part of the month from lack of lumber. A cargo of lumber arrived on the llth ultimo, however, and operations were prompuy resumed. The walls of the crib were built up, and the pockets were loaded with rip-rap until the crib rested on the bed of the river, except at the northeast corner, where it was caught on some pro- jecting points of rocks, which had escaped notice in the soundings. The timbers of the crib resting on these pointS were partly cut away by a diver, and the crib was again sunk, and it is believed that a tight dam has been secured. About two-thirds of the re- quired shect pilings, which will be from thirty to thirty-six feet in length, vad been secured by the close of December, at which time further progress in the work was Ge- layed by the closing of the river by ic ———_+ 2+-____—_. THE COURTS. Court of Appeals—Chief Justice Alvey and Associate Justices Merris and Shepard. Admission, Sdmund W. Van Dyke. No. 386, Wheeler agt. McBlair; argument con- cluded, No, 401, Durham 2gt. Seymour; on motion set for January 23. No. 402, Wash- ington and Georgetown Railroad Company agt. American Car Company; on motion of C. Carlisle placed at foot of calendar. No. 3, Thomas sgt. Presbrey; submitted on printed record and brief by appell argued by A. A. Hoehling tor appe'! 409, Hewett agt. Taylor, dism' pellant. No. 378, Harper agt. 3 judgment reversed, with costs, and cause rena nded for new trial, opinion by Justice Shepard. ecess until Monday, January 21, 18 Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Orme vs. Watkins, pro confesso against certain defendants ordered. Barpett agt. Holliday, Whitefield McKinlay ippointed trustee. In re Virginia Linton, alleged lunatic, writ de lunatico inquirendo ordered to issue. In re Maria Egli, alleged lunatic, auditor's report confirmed. Orth agt. Orth, defendant permitted to see child. In re Virginia A. Hollingsworth, lunatic, trustee permitted to place ward under proper care. Brent agt. O'Connor, Jno. Krause admitted as party complainant. Orme agt. Reed, ap- pearance of absent defendant ordered. Equity Court No. 2—Judge Hagner. Gideon agt. Moore; pro confesso against certain defendants. Moore agt. Muller; argued and submitted. Rives agt. Rives; order refusing injunction. Given agt. Hil- ton; order authorizing payment by trustee. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley Downing agt. Gorman; judgment by de- fault. Lunsford agt. Deutelin; do. Belrose agt. Belrcse; do. Stevens agt. District of Columbia, and Radford agt. District of Co- lumbia; judgment in certiora District of Columbia agt. Metropelitan 1 a Com- pany; order directing clerk to « trans- cript to Court of Appeals. ex rel. Goddard agt. Ross et al. le on respond- ents to show cause, January 26, why man- date should net issue. Franklin Jennings agt. Elizabeth Webb; on hee Circuit Court No. 2—Chief > Bingham. Albert agt. Yates; verdi laintiff for $105. Belt agt. Magruder; on hearing. Criminal Court No. 1—Judge McComas. United States agt. Wm. A. Beach, re- ceiving preperty stolen trom United States; on trial. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Jistate of Mary M. Faunce; will and pe- tition for probate filed. Estate of Kather- ine Hilgard; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to T. Norris Vincent; bond, $1,200. Estate of Benj. Washington; Mary Washington appointed administratrix; bond, $0. Estate of Geo. T. McCullum;. will filed. Estate of Wm. Hendley; inventories filed. Estate of Jas. H. Gridley: amended petition filed. Estate of Henry Petersen; Friday, February 18, cppointed for settling estate. Estate of Jno. Jenkins; letters of administration is- sued to Ada Jenkins; bond, $2,500. ——__ The Charity Ball Tonight. ‘The annual ch: ball for the benefit cf the Children’s Hospital takes place this evening at the National Rifles’ Armory at 9 o'clock. Everything possible has been done by the committee to facilitate the comfcrt of the guests and to make the evening a most enjoyable one. As this Is always one of the society events of the year, and the one this year promises to excel all others, there will be a great num- ber in attendance who are in high Wash- ington society. The list of patronesses, which has already been printed in The Star, includes many of these who are in the highest circles of society at the na- tioa’s capital. Tne reception committee has been working with all its energy for some time past, and will see the fruit of its labors in the event this evening. The floor committee, under Dr. Charles Bispham, chairman,’ will see that everything goes off smoothly, and has made all arrange- ments, £0 that the charity ball of "95 will be inne way -behind thcse of preceding years.