Subscribers enjoy higher page view limit, downloads, and exclusive features.
6 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. THE SOCIAL WORLD Pleasure Close By and That of the Future. THE PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK The Receptions, Teas and Lunch- eons of Blizzard Week. OTHER SOCIAL TOPICS Next week opens with a ball at the Brit- ish embassy, the first given there this sea- son, and therefore anticipated with all the greater pleasure. It will be the event of Monday night. The dancing set has more pleasure in store with the cotillion on Tuesday night at Senator Murphy's, which will be the first ball given at 1701 K street for many a day. Indeed, no dancing par- tles have ever been given at this mansion since its occupancy by its first owner, Mr. Hallet Kilbourn, who built the house. His @aughters, now Mrs. Frank Gordon and Mrs. Bourgeat, spent their young lady- heod there. The Friday night dance at Wormley’s and an impromptu affair in another quarter, which can also be safely gelied upon, are other occasions which are Pkely to keep the dancing contingent out of their beds till the early morn several aights next week. There are besides num- bers of other events of an interesting char- acter—the last of the card receptions at the White House on Thursday night, when thé army, navy and marine corps will be sts of honor; the second and last at the home of the Secretary of Mrs. Lamont Friday night, and ale at the German embassy on the afternoon of the 1th. Mrs. Hearst's co- lonial ball, which is set for the 26th, the ceneluding joy of the season, will be, with- out doubt, the most brilliant event of its kind seen in this city for some time. When Mrs. Hearst lived on Highland Terrace she gave a colonial ball,” which was a par- ticularly beautiful affair. A cotillion was danc and the favors included several of commemorative design, medals and decorations, which are, no doubt, still care- fully preserved by the recipients. ‘Today presents almost as busy a pro- am as has marked the past two days. ‘here were luncheons given by Mrs. Rug- les and Mrs. Chapin. The first was in onor of Mrs Perrine. Mrs. Francis R. Lane will give a 5 o'clock tea to her younger acquaintances, and Miss Hunt has & company invited to a musicale. For next week there are many pleasant events on tne cards. On Monday Mrs. del, a tea; Mrs. Boardman, a tea at 5 g clock, and the British ambassador and Lady Pauncefote, a dinner, followed by a Seception, at 10 o'clock. ‘Tuesday—Mrs, Chauncey A. Reynolds and e Misses Reynolds, a tea, 4 to 7; Mrs. Vhite, a tea, 3 to 6, at the Shoreham; fonor ot and Mrs. Carlisle, a dinner, in jonor of the President and Mrs. Cleve- «i; Miss Murphy, a cotillion. Wednesday—The marriage of Miss Lulu Wine and Mr. Dwight D. Willard, at the Church of the Covenant, at 12:30. Mrs. and Miss Smith, a tea, 4 to 7, at 1728 Q street. ‘Thursdey—President and Mrs. Cleveland, the last card reception of the winter in honor of the army, navy and marine corps; D to Il. Friday—The German and Miss Von Saw a musicale at 4:30. The Becretary of War ahd Mrs. Lamont, a re- ception at 9 «’clock. The second Friday evening dance at Wormley’s. Other events of the near future are a dance at the Washington Club, to be given by Mrs. €. C. Glover, in honor of Miss Poor, Mrs. Allan Lane, a dinner for Miss Hag- ner, and ator and Mrs. McPherson, a young people's dinner. The Chilean minister and Mrs. Gana have invitations out for a dinner on the 26th. Sothing could make the blizzard more easily forgotten yesterday than the attrac- tive ne at the Cairo, where in the ball ambassador room Mrs. Harmer and Mrs. Harmer-Ree- side w their fi is from 4 to 7. In addition to the pleasure of conversing with the agreeable hostesses and the ladies of the re arty, the cold, cold world eculd be left to take care of itself while such enjoyment as dancing in such good company was to be enjoyed. Mrs. Harmer received in a rich toilet of black brocaded satin, and Mrs, Reeside wore blue cut vel- vet,.with knots and bows of blue satin rib- In the receiving party were Mrs. N. €. Blanchard, Mrs. and Miss Teller, Mrs. s. James Pugh, jr.; Mrs. Charles Mrs. i M Miss worth Howe, Miss liss Keim, Miss Finney, Miss Clark, orman, Miss Talmaaze, Miss Cannon, ‘wope, Miss Henderson, Mrs. Geary Wyville. The table was decorated in pink, as was the room in which it was ‘The guests were numerous, and the occasion a most successful one in every way. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Cabell had a houseful of friends yesterday also from 4 to 6, and while the quartet of literary geniuses for whom the compliment was specially ftended are victims of the snow blockade, and therefore unable to keep their engagements here, Mrs. Cabell's other guests had a pleasant visit with her, and a chat with the ladies assisting in the hospitalities, The drawing rooms were de- lightfully cozy, bright fires burning fn the grates in each room, and in the dining rcom Miss Tisdel and Miss Heth did the honors. Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. and Miss Kelly and Mrs. Cunningham also assisted Mrs. Cabell and the Misses Cabell in their pleasant duties. The company was large, and but few of the friends of the family were deterred by the biting cold. Miss Hichborn gave a luncheon yesterday Im honor of Miss Herbert. The decorations were in yellow, and each detail of the pretty feast was brought out with special beauty and attractiveness. The company Invited to meet Miss Herbert were the Misses Howell, Miss Skerrett, Miss Camp- bell, Miss Williams, Miss Wainwright, Miss Ramsay, Miss Pitts, Miss Reeder and Miss May Keyworth Barbour. Miss Lula Cosgrove and Miss Elinor Hoofnagle of Baltimore are visiting Miss Fanny Grahe of 104 H street northwest. Representative and Mrs. White of Cleve- land, Ohio, have issued cards for a recep- tion in the banquet hall of the Shoreham next Tuesday afternoon. All Congress jas been invited, and the Hungarian Band will make delightful music. Mrs. Lawrence Golf and daughter, who have been stopping at the Riggs, have re- turned to Philadelphia. Miss Harriet Mauer of Charleston, S. C., is visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Au- gustus Taney, at their country home, be igewood,”” Montgomery county, Mary- land. Her numerous friends regret to learn Mrs. Twiggs has been compelled to return south on account of sickness. Mrs. Moody's guests, the Misses Drill of Frederick, Md., have the sympathy of their many friends here in being summoned home by their brother's recent death. Miss Lida Moorhead Carr, daughter of Julian ‘arr of Durham, N. C., is visiting Mrs. Somers, at 110y M street northwest. Mrs. Wm. M. Springer will not receive on Monday, the 11th Instant, but will be at home to her friends the remaining Mon- days in February. Miss Hannah Draney gave a progressive euchre party to her friends at her rest- dence, 1116 Sth street northwest, on Thurs- day evening, and in spite of the storm It was thoroughly enjoyed by the many ests. Among those present were Gen. Ind Mrs. A. D. Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Elliett, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. De Pue, the Misses Draney, Miss Tomlinson, M mert, Miss Down- ing. Mr. Emmons S. Smith, Mr. Franklin Moore, Mr. Thomas Francis, Mr. John lealey, Mr. Charles Draney, Mr. Charles ‘aul, Dr. Davis, Mr. H. B. Polkinhorn. Mrs. Beatty and Miss Peachy, who have cently moved from 1411 20th street to i828 1th street, will be at home informally to their friends the last three Saturdays in February, beginning today. Mrs. Charles H. Babbitt will be glad to see her friends next Monday between 2 and 5. Mrs. Dora T. Voorhts of 14283 Q street Will give her last evening reception on Thursday,February 14,from 8 to 11 o'clock. ee will have for agsistants Mrs. H. T. uss, Mrs, Edwin Truell, Mrs. Helen homas of New York and Miss Dollie Young, Mise Olive Hawkins and aise] AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Julia Rock. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Smith, Gen. D. 8. Stanley, Miss Blanche H. Stanley and Mrs. L. M. Aldrich of this city were among those who left New York Wednes- dey for a trip which covers Gibraltar, Egypt, the Holy Land, Constantinople and Greece. Mrs. M. A. Ballinger and Miss Ballinger of 1303 Clifton place will not be at home Monday. Miss Eva Russell of Georgetown Heights is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Aristide Redrigue, in New York. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Zimmerman sympathize with them in the illness of their interesting little daughter Pauline, who is suffering from scarlet fever. The Japanese tea to be given by the Legion of Loyal Women at the residence of Miss Clara Barton on Friday, February 22, is attracting wide attention, and much interest has been aroused outside of the membership of that energetic body by their efforts to carry out the entertainment in real oriental fashion, adopting the actual manners and customs of Japan as nearly a3 possible. Invitations are being issued in the Japanese language, and, as is now customary, English lettering used. A per- senal letter is being inclosed with each, giving details as to the purposes and plans of the event. The executive committee of the legion, Miss Helen B. Matthews, chair- man, ts in charge, and all the standing ecmmittees are busily at work, each in its own line. The decoration committee in par- ticular, Mrs. A. H. Weiss, chairman; Mrs. Rose E. Ferra, Miss Lizzie Tabler, Mrs. M. H. Weisner, Mrs. Helen A. Engle, Mrs. Mery Lamb, Mrs. A. L. White and others, are deep in the mysteries of flags, banners, screen, lanterns, chrysanthemums and other Japunese effects and decorations. Mrs. H. H. MiHs and the music committee are preparing a musical program of nnu- sual excellence and novelty. Two large committees on refreshments have been ap- peinted, Mrs. H. L. Vining and her corps of assistants having in charge the Ameri- can tables, and Mrs. E. A. Cleaves, Mrs. Delia C. Perham, Mrs. Jennie G. Houston and Mrs. Frances A. Cameron are to pro- vide real Japanese dainties and delicacies, and all the ladies taking part in the Jap- anese homes and tea houses will dress in the proper costumes. The Misses Houston entertained a num- ber of friends yesterday afternoon at a card party. A symposium on “The Brownings” was held in the pariors of Mrs. Ward at the Hamilton Wednesday morning. About fifty women responded to the invitation and listened with great interest to the program. Mrs. Ward made a few introductory r marks and then read the poem “My Star. Julia Pauline Leavens of Chicago told sev- eral interesting incidents in the lives of the peets. Miss M. J. Miles of Waltham, Mass., gave a short paper, and also read “Pro- spice” and extracts from Rabbi Ben Ezra. Mrs. Ralston told of her visit to Casa Guidi, the home of the poets in Florence. Many others contributed items of interest, and Miss Leavens read several poems. Among the many present were Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Douglass, Mrs. Cof- feen, Miss Ripley, Miss Marsden, Mrs. Wil- liam T. Harris, Miss Harris, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Monroe, Mrs. Fenwick, Miss Fenwick, Mrs. Talbott, Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Seigle. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson entertained a company at dinner last night. Mr. John W. Thompson and Miss Thomp- son gave a dinner last night in honor of Mr. Charles Denby. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Kauff- mann gave a handsome reception at their home, on Highland Terrace. The big par- lors were beautifully decorated with roses and tropical plants, and were crowded un- til midnight with an assemblage that rep- resented the best of Washington's social and political life. The old residents of Washington were well represented and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet each other again under such pleasant sur- roundings. Mr. and Mrs. Kauffmann were assisted in receiving by Miss Kauffmann and by Mrs. Moore, the Misses Moore and Miss Phillips, who are the guests of the house. Misses Minnie and May Hawke entertain- ed a very large party of friends last even- ing at a dancing reception held in the Rifles’ Armory. Mr. F. E. Gibson served as master of ceremonies for the occasion, while Messrs. B. I. Saxton, J. W. Cameron, W. W. Handley, F. W. Brandenburg, jr., H. C. Stiles, A. M. Keen, Will Way and Charles L. Gulick looked after the floor ar- rangements. Mrs. Hicks will not be at home on Mon- day, the 11th, but will receive on the fol- lowing Mondays at her residence, 1001 Massachusetts avenue northeast. Mrs. B. F. Leighton, 708 Massachusetts avenue, Capitol Hill, will receive Monday, February 11, from 3 to 6 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Leighton will also be at home to their friends, informally, Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Severance of New York are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Leighton of Capitol Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Severance expected to be here last month, but were unexpectedly detained. Mrs. Smallwood, surrounded by a bevy of young ladies, received their friends at her residence, corner of 17th and Q streets, yes- terday afternoon. Those assisting were Miss Moffett, Miss Cobb, Miss Mattingly, Miss Carman, Miss Corth, Miss Griffin, Miss Haas, Miss Hendrickson and Miss Farnsworth. Misses Haas and Hendrick- son served punch, while Misses Moffett and Cobb presided over the bountifully spread tea table. An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Frank T. Howe, No. 1419 Corcoran street, last Wednesday. Miss Jennie O'Neill Potter, Mrs. Haskell, Mrs. G. A. Lyon, jr., and little Marie Howe centributed recitations, while music was furnished by Miss Ollie Torbett, who play- ed a violin solo with charming grace and feeling; Mr. Downey, whose piano num- ber was intelligently performed, and Miss Mary Helen Howe, who sang several selec- ticns in her usual happy manner. Later Miss Katie Lay Howe presided over the well-spread table in the dining room. "The Misses Bliss, daughters of Mr. Delos Bliss of Englewood, N. J., are visiting Miss Daisy Gordon Stewart of Capitol Hill. Mrs. G. W. Rouzer, 1403 12th street north- west, will not be at home Monday next, but will be on Mondays, February 18 and 25. Mrs. John Fletcher Lacey will not receive Tuesday, February 12. Mrs. Henry M. Knight and the Misses Knight will be at home Tuesday evening, § to 11, and will have as their guest Miss Nettie M. Gardner of Houghton, Mich. During the absence of Mr. George Ken- nan in California on a lecture tour Mrs. Kennan has been in Boston. The Herald of that city gives an account of a reception recently given in Mrs. Kennan’s honor by Mrs. Thomas Allen, jr., and states that the former “delighted the large company,which included some of our most prominent liter- ary and artistic people, with a reading of her experiences in Russia at the time she visited that country to meet Mr. Kennan on his return from his famous expedition through Siberia. A charming local color was given by the picturesque peasant cos- tume worn by her, and which was, more- over, extremely becoming. Her story was beautifully told, in clear and simple style, presenting very vividly the impressions made by her varied experiences.” The Abracadabra Club will meet at the residence of John P. Clum, 812 East Cap- itol street, Wednesday evening, February 13, when the following prcgram will be ren- dered: Responses, Favorite Nursery Rhymes; prelude, Question Drawer, Mrs. S. D. Luckett; essay, “Modern Egypt,”” Miss M. J. Shaw; song, Miss Nellie McNulty; chalk talk, Miss C. A. Van Doren; song, Mr. Charles H. Squier. Mrs. V. Strasburger of Norfolk is visit- ing Mrs. A. I. Strasburger, 907 Massachu- setts avenue Mrs. George G. Martin will entertain the members of the Dolly Madison Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at her residence, 1750 Q street northwest, Tuesday evening, February 12. The Misses Chapman and Mrs. T. L. Munce will recetve on YT, for the last time during the season at 116 Maryland avenue northeast. They will be assisted by Mrs. G. F. Day, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Misses Robinson and Miss Allan, from 8 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Chichester of Bir- mingham, Ala., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Linton, 532 4th street northeast. Mrs. J. Ramsay Nevitt will not be at home on Monday. The marriage of Mr. R. Edwin Joyce and Miss Nellie Beall will take place at the home of the bride-elect’s parents at noon Thursday, February 14. Only relatives and a@ few intimate friends of the contracting arties will witness the ceremony. Later In the day Mr. and Mrs. Joyce will leave for an extended trip, and will be at home to their friends Fridays after March 1 at 1626 15th street. Roaring Blizzard and Trains Delayed on Sidings. The City Assessment Question and Other Residents and Others. Notes of Interest to A roaring blizzard followed last night in the wake of the snow and the severe cold of the past few days, and the weather which followed will render the winter 1894-95 as memorable as that of 1856-57. Snow, which began to fall Wednesday night, continued to fall until between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night, but hours before the wind had assumed hurricane force, and clouds of blinding snow were wafted through the streets and banked against houses, fences and walls. It soon became impossible to run street cars, and the milk train, which left here at 5:10, be- ing unable to proceed further than New Alexandria. Early Thursday the running of trains be- tween this city and Washington was car- ried on with difficulty. The 11:39 local train for the latter city was until 2:30 in the morning making the trip, and the pas- sengers on it had to make the best of the situation. Later the Florida special and several trains on the Southern and Ches- apeake and Ohio roads, north and south- bound, became stalled about a mile outside of the city limits. A snow drift at Colross en the Henry street track about eight feet deep and seventy-five feet long, another near St. Asaph, and one on the causeway of the Long bridge, caused most of the trouble. Some of the north-bound trains on the Southern and Washington Southern rail- ways have arrived here, but, of course, much behind time. They report some deep drifts, but no serious impediment to their progress. Trains on the Washington and Ohio and Manassas roads have been vir- tually abandoned. One engine of the Washington Southern road is near St. Asaph, with its drawhead blown out, and another of the same road is off the track near that place. Yesterday evening there were seven trains blocked between this city and Washington. Officers Elected. The adjourned annual meeting of the stcckholders of the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association was held at the home office last night. The presi- dent appointed Messrs. T. B. Putnam, R. §S. Jones and Lewis Hoff a committee on proxies, who reported 2,613 shares rep- resented at the meeting. Some minor amendments to the charter and by-laws were made, and the report of the board was made, after which the president ap- pointed Messrs. T. C. Pilcher, Capt. E. L. Caster and Dr. Hamilton a committee on nomination of officers. The committee having conferred, the president vacated the chair and called Mr. T. B. Putnam to pre- side and receive the report of the com- mittee, which was that it had been unani- mously resolved to nominate the old board of directors. Accordingly, the vote was put and the following named officers and dl- rectors were declared elected, to act ‘or the ensuing year: George R. Hill, presi- dert; John P. Robinson, vice president; First National Bank, treasurer; Lewis Hooff, secretary and general manager; Leonard Marbury, counsel; directors, Wm. H. Smith, Edwin C. Joyce, George A. Mush- bach, R. F. Tucker and George W. Keys. The City Assessment. Commissioner of Revenue Duffy and Fis assistant, Mr. Callahan, who are making the annual assessment, have completed that in the first ward. Notwithstanding the fact that council has reduced the as- sessment on some of the property in that ward, the return shows that the total value of property in the first ward has in- el ed about $23,000 over the last a ment. If a corresponding increase is ma in the other three wards the assessment of the city will show a total increase of nearly $200,000. It is said that in the first ward property, both real and _ personal, that had not been on the tax books for some time was listed. Colored Relief Committee. The cold weather ts working great suf- fering among the colored poor people of this city. Some of their race have organ- ized @ committee to solicit funds, pro- visions, &c., with which to relieve the dis- tress. William A. Carter has been appoint- ed superintendent, with George O. Dixon and other assistants. They have opencd adquarters at Robert Mitchell's store room, on Duke street, where they will thankfully recelve any and all contribu- tions and promise their faithful service in seeing that they are properly distributed. Notes. Alexandria Council, No. 83, Jr. O. U. A. M., held their regular weekly meeting last night. A good deal of important business was transacted. Mr. Worth Hulficsh has gone to London to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. Garrett Hulfish, who died on Tuesday. Several flakes of snow in the shape of a perfect five-pointed star and as large as a 10-cent piece were gathered at the ferry wharf yesterday. ‘The funeral of May, the little daughter of Lieut. Samuel L. Monroe, took place this morning at 10 o’clock from the resi- dence of her parents, 916 Prince street. Mr. J. Frank Carlin of this city won the first prize, a handsome buffalo robe, for having the most stylish turnout at the carnival given at Falls Church on Wed- nesday. Miss Jennie Eddins of Baltimore, who has been visiting friends in this city, re- turned to her home yesterday evening, ac- cempanied by her friend, Miss Ashly Demp- sey. Messrs. Wm. A. Jolly and E. A. Smoot have returned from San Francisco, Cal. The Frazier Comedy Company gave a pleasing performance, “O’Poodle’s Dilem- ma,” at the Opera House Thursday even- ing, under the auspices of the Hydraulion Steam Fire Company. Among those who took creditable part were Wm. T. Frazier, George M. Tysinger, Lea Vernon, Ray Vernon, Edward Baker, Percy Lowd, Ma- mie Burke, Mamie Lee and W. H. Bixler. During this heavy snow it is impossible for the teams to draw the fire engines and wagons in case of fire. Yesterday the board of fire wardens arranged to put he Hy- draulion and Columbia horses to the Co- lumbia engine and hose wagon. The Hydraulion engine and wagon will re- main in the house unless there should be a large fire, in case of which the horses will go back after them. ‘There was no session of the corporation court today on account of Judge Chichester not being able to get here, the blockade preventing his doing so. ‘There was a meeting of the board of fire wardens yesterday evening at 3:30 o'clock at the Relief Hook and Ladder Company house, to meet committees from the two fire companies in regard to rubber suits for the firemen. The wardens decided to fur- nish the required number of suits. —_—_——-. BEVERLY HELD. Responsible for Johnson's Death, Says a Jury. After deliberating for almost an hour the corcner’s jury which sat yesterday at the inquest held in the eighth precinct police station to investigate the death of Charles Johnson, cclored, concluded that the deceased came to his death from a wound received on Pomeroy street on the morning of February 5, 1895, and that the wound was inflicted by a sharp instru- ment in the hand of Andrew Beverly. Nelson Thurston, wko is Beverly's broth- er-in-law, was held as an accessory to the deed. After The Star’s report of the inquiry closed yesterday afternoon a number of witnesses testified to hearing Thurston urge Beverly to cut Johnson’s heart out and saw him hand his brother-in-law a hatchet. It was also proved that Beverly cut at Johnson with the hatchet, but no one saw a knife. Beverly told his side of the story, claiming that Johnson, without provocation, struck him several blows in the face, to which he paid no attention. He also olaimed that Frank Holliday was the man who stabbed him, and who also inflicted the wound on Johnson which re- sulted in the latter’s death. Holliday was sworn and denied in toto the allegations of the prisoner. Nearly every witness called testified that before his death John- sen declared that Beverly was the man who did the cutting, and the jury found accordingly. ee The National Association of Poplar Lum- ber Dealers and Manufacturers met at Cin- cinnati yesterday. THE NEW GGVERNMENT LOAN Not Bond Salg’for Gold, but a Purchase of Gold ‘Payable in Bonds. How the eee, Wa President Thinks It Will Restore Publie Confidence. Made — The The new government loan privately nego- tiated by the Secretary of the Treasury and a syndicateof bankers, strictly speak- ing is not a sale of bonds for gold, but a purchase of gold with payment in bonds. As stated by the President, the issue of bonds will not be made under the author- ity granted by the resumption act, but under section 3700 of the Revised Statutes, which reads as follows: “The Secretary of the Treasury may purchase coin with any of the bonds or notes of thé United States, authorized by law, at such rates and upon such terms as he. may deem most advan- tageous to the public interest.” The Official Memorandum. An official memosandum in regard to the bond issue has been given out at the Treas- ury Department, as follows: “The contract was made with August Belmont & Co. of New York, on behalf of Messrs. N. M. Rothschild & Sons of Lon- don and themselves, and J. P. Morgan & Co. of New York, on behalf of J. 8S. Morgan & Co. of London and themselves, and pro- vides for the delivery to the United States of 3,500,000 ounces of standard gold coin of the United States to be paid for in United States 4 per cent bonds. A large number of other banks and financial institutions are interested in the transaction, but their names are not mentioned in the contract itself. The department does not know in what proportions the various parties are to furnish the gold coin or receive the bonds, as this is a mat- ter for arrangement between themselves. By the terms of the contract the parties are to bear all the expenses of bring- ing the gold from abroad: Another stipu- lation of great importance is that Messrs. Morgan and Belmont agree to exert all their financial strength and influence, and that of their associates at home and abroad, to protect the treasury against withdrawals" of gold pending complete performance of the contract. No bonds are to be delivered except in payment for gold actually de- livered. In view of the possible failure of legislation in Congress negotiations have been pending for some time here and abroad and the terms of this contract are the best that could be procured with a coin bond.” WIII Restore Public Confidence. It is given as the President's opinion that the present bond issue will so far restore public confidence at home and abroad that any other fesuea will be unnecessary, at least until the meeting of the next Con- gress in December. If, however, It should become necessary, the President, it is sald, will act as promptly as may be to pro- tect the public credit. It is also said to be confidently expected by the President that this issue wil: render an extra session of Congress wholly unnecessary. It was the President's first intention to make the present loan Hp to0,000 and this amount was for some time /insfsted upon by the London bankers,,.but, after much delibera- tion, the Presigent. concluded that the amount finally agreed upon would probably answer every purpose as fully as a greater amount. Recently he stated to Messrs. Morgan and Belmont that ag 3,500,000 cunces of gold. would place our reserve above the $100,000,000 point, he would not consent to purchase a greater amount. ‘There ig sald to be no provision in the con- tract obligating the government to dispose of any future issues to Messrs, Morgan and Belmont or to any one whomsoever, ror was there any specific or implied un- derstdnding to that: effect. It is under- stood that the gold called for by the terms of the agreement will be shipped from London at the earliest day practicable. The agreement on the part of Messrs. Morgan and Belmont to use their best endeavors to prevent gold from being withdrawn from the treasury is understood to mean: that no part of the gold bargained for will, either directly or indirectly, be taken from the treasury. Therefore it is belleved that the reserve will be augmented by the full amount of gold purchased. SS AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. A New Pastor to Be Installed Next _ Monday. On Monday evening next the Rev. Stan- ley Billheimer will be formally installed as pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Billheimer, who is from the Gettys- burg Seminary, has been in charge of the church for several months, though not officially as pastor. On Monday the charge to the head will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. Domer of St. Paul's Church, and to the congregation by the Rev. Mr, Butler of the Memorial Church. The occasion will be ene of great interest to the congrega- tion. Mr. Billheimer has never before had a church in charge, and will consequently work doubly hard to make his first go strongly ahead. He is young, active and a_ splendid speaker. During his short stay among the people here he has made a host of friends, who will be helpers to him. The Rev. Stanley Billheimer succeeds the Rev. Mr. Nixdorf, who for twenty-three years ruled the Evangelical Church here. Since his coming there the congregation has materially increased. Members have come in who are always among the active. Societies will be built up, and in various ways interest in the church aroused and sustained. Charity Work. Secretary Joseph W. Davis of the first subdivision of Associated Charities reports that the demands this week have far ex- ceeded those of any previous week in the organization’s history. The drain has had a very visible effect upon the supplies— nearly exhausting them. The whole town, with the exception of a couple of blocks, has been canvassed by the association men. Further assistance is begged, though. Sec- retary Davis, with his assistants, are doing their best to allay and prevent suffering. Each day new and worthy cases develop— cases that need not only immediate relief, but relief for a month or during extremely cold weather. More soup was given out yesterday at 3216 O street than on any occasion in the charity's short history. It was the soup house’s big day. Two hundred were fed at the tables and many had bucketfuls taken to their homes, Notes, Mrs. Margaret Bohrer, wife of the late Louls Bohrer, and a member of the promi- nent Maryland family, died last night at her home near Bethesda. Mrs. Bohrer died from paralysis of the spine. She was stricken about two weeks ago. ‘The funeral will take place on Monday at 11 o'clock. Oak Hill cemetery will be the place of interment. Directors‘of the Rosslyn Brick Company have been elected as follows: E. T, Simp- son, Wm. McQuire, Geo. Killeen, D. W. Mc- Grath, John Curtin, Thos. Cannon, F. W. Brandes and Chas. Talbot. —__<___ THE MASONIC FAIR. The Bazaar to Be Opened on Capitol Hill Next Monday. Next Monday evening the doors of the hardsome new temple of Naval Lodge, No. 4, F. A. A. M., corner Pennsylvania avenue and 4th street southeast, will be thrown open, and the fair and bazaar, which is to run through two weeks, will be fittingly inaugurated. Commissioner Ross will be the orator of the evening, and Grand Mas- ter D. G. Dixon will formally declare the fair open. A large number of prominent people are expected to be present. In con- nection with the opening there will be pre- sented an attractive ee and at 10 o’clock the floors will be given up to danc- ing. The purpose of the fair is to raise sufficient means to properly decorate and finish the new lodge room, as well as to artially, at least, Mquidate the heavy lebt incurred in building. Following ig a list of the various booths, with their chairmen, vice chairmen and assistants, in the order named: Aprons—Mrs. George Thom, Mrs. Cook- sey, Mra. F. Foos, Miss J. Cooksey, Miss C. Herbert, Miss Evelyn Cooksey. Art— Mrs. K. N. Harper, Mrs. Jos. Hartley, jr., Miss J. Belt, Mrs. Shane Lockwood, Mrs. Victoria Wallace, Miss Agnes Wallace,Mrs. Wm. Fenderson, Miss Florence Caswell, Miss Belle Pittenger, Miss M. Belt. Bird— Mr. M. T. Dixon, Mra. John R. Keech, Miss Hattie McNelly. Box—Miss L. Dunn, Mrs. A. Dunn, Miss Annie Dunn, Mrs. Hawkins, Miss Mathis, Miss ura Amery, Mrs. Hooper. Bubbles and bean board—Miss M. McCathran, Mrs. R. Dalton, Miss L. Dal- ton, Miss A. Dalton, Mrs, Jessie Palmer, Miss Mary Stockett, Mrs. A. H. Gaddis, Mrs. John Davia, Mrs. Florence Hill. Candy —Mrs. M. Otterback, Mrs, H. P. Cook, Miss Clara Ober, Miss M. Garthwaite, Miss Hes- ter McNeally, Miss Nellie Hogan. China— Mrs. C. A. Bradford, Mrs. J. T. Earnshaw, Mrs. M. Greenwell, Miss Grace Nelson, Miss L. Carter, Miss West, Miss Earnshaw, Miss Rose Goebel, Miss Pearl Giddings. Cigars—Miss Alice McCathran, Miss Clara Donch, Miss Nellie Dunnington, Miss Fan- nie Clements, Miss Edna Bell, Miss Louise Donch. Dolls—Mrs. George Stewart, Miss Hester McNelly, Mrs. Mullen, Miss Collins. Eastern Star—Mrs. H. M. Schneider, Mrs. Cc. W. Okey, Mrs. A. S. Johnson, Mrs. M. M. Babson, Mrs. F. G. Alexander, Mrs. North, Mrs. H. Benzler, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. A. C. Lamond, Mrs. King. Fancy—Mrs. M. E. Jones, Mrs. J. L. Chambers, Miss Bertie Foos, Miss Genevieve Jones. Fish pond—Mrs. Hogue, Miss Hogue, Miss Ver- die Fordham, Mrs. I. H. McCathran, Miss Edith Fordham, Miss Annie Hutchinson, Miss Inez Smith. Flower — Mrs. Wm. Teachum, Mrs. P. C. Shaefer, Miss Elsie Shields, Miss Flora Crcsier, Miss Katie Loeffler, Miss Annie Helmuth, Miss Carry Yest, Miss Rosie Kuhn, Miss Maggie Yost, Miss Annie Hartley, Miss A. Quigley, Miss J. Colman, Miss Cora Jarboe. Fruit—Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Hutchinson, Miss Harbin, Miss Mills, Miss B. Guinand, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Dr. Buckey, Mrs. Kramer, Miss Ber- tie Crawford, Miss Acton. Gypsy—Mrs. Sarah Porter, Miss Marion Hartley, Miss Nettie Denham, Miss Jennie Goss. Ice eream—Mrs. F. C. McCathran, Mrs. F. F. McCathran, Miss Annie Carr, Miss Nellie Smith, Miss Army Prosperi, Miss Carry Cleveland, Miss Ida Hunt, Miss Alice So- per Miss Ida Mullhall, Miss Katie Miller, Miss Lucy Prosperil. Jewelry and_ silver ware—Mrs. Wm. Peake, Mrs. Millard Peake, Misses Anderson, Miss Martha Stockett, Miss Gee, Mrs. Geo. Havill, Miss Edith Peake, Miss Grace Williams, Mrs. Frank Baldwin, Miss Pauline Baldwin, Miss Jennie Hergershimer, Mrs. Geo.Hav- ill, sr. Miss Maggie Hulse. Lemonade— Miss Fannie Stewart, Miss Rose Stgwart, Miss Mary Stewart, Miss Edna Cross,Miss Flora Hoiges, Miss A. Baptiste, Miss R. Baptiste, Miss N. Callan. Lunch—Mrs. E. M. Boteler, Mrs. Jos. Hartley, sr., Mrs. Brust, Mrs. Samuel Bell, Mrs. Mary Cook, Miss Nettie Fox, Mrs. Geo. E. Cornell, Miss Lizzie Imbrie, Mrs. Wm. T. Hutch- irson. Miscellaneous — Mrs. James L. Cissel, Miss Sarah Mullen, Miss Maud Mullen. Museum of art—Mr. M. M. Otter- back, Miss M. Ella Pumphrey, Miss Ada Pumphrey, Miss Aspasia_ Prosperi, Miss Lizzie E. Prosperi, Mr. H. P. Cook. Pa- per — Mrs. es B. Otterback, Mrs. W. D. Campbell, Miss Sadie Garthwaite, Miss Clara J. Belt, Mrs. J. F. O'Neil, Mrs. F. P. Weller, Mrs. J. Mangum. Pea- nuts—Mrs. Geo. Gaddis, Miss Ida M. Brown, Miss Emma Bright, Miss Mamie Brown, Miss Bessie Thom, Miss Eva Daw- son, Miss Maude Duvall, Miss M. E. Nich- ols. Post offlce—Miss Amelia Xander,Miss Carry Xander. Toys—Mrs. W. T. Shane, Miss Annie Schriver, Miss Elsie Beers, Miss Bessie Beers, Miss Helen Hahn, Miss Lizzie Young. TRAMPS AND VAGRANTS. They Make Up a Portion of the Police Court Line. “Call Catherine Maroney,” said Deputy Clerk Harper in the Police Court this morning, when Judge Kimball's court con- vened. “Come up, Kate,” said Bailiff Kendig. Kate appeared at the rail, where she had keen many times before, and, much to her surprise, this morning she was only charged with disorderly conduct. “Is that all?” asked Kate. “That's all,” was what she was told. “Then I'm guilty.” “The court fines you $5,” said the clerk. Samuel Dennison, a colcred man, who thought a little whisky would keep out the cold, indulged in a iittle too much “fire water” yesterday, and Policeman Hay- hurst arrested him because he used bad language. Sam had $5 in his pocket, and he left it at the police station as collateral. In his intoxicated condition the man was released from the station, and it was nat- ural that he snould again indulge in a mixture of rum and profanity. This the policeman knew, and he kept a lookout for him. Sure enough, the poor man did swear again, and the policeman added another case to his record. But Judge Kimball did not sustain this record, for he dismissed the second charge, although in the first case, which was only cne of ordinary profanity, a fine of $10 was imposed. Edward Winslow, who was arrested with him, was also drunk. “I don't swear, because I belong to church,” was his plea, and Lawyer Chase argued the case for him. His claim was that the man did not swear “He doesn’t swear when he is sober,” said counsel, “and it's not natural to sup- pose that he would do so when under the influence of liquor.” “It’s perfectly natural to suppose a drunken man will do or say almost any- thing,” the judge said. “And,” added the lawyer, “he only had a few drinks, and lquor in cold weather will affect one much worse than when the weather is warm.” “It has just the opposite effect,” the judge said. “It does not make a man drunk so soon in cold weather.” A fine of $ waseimposed. He-Was Held. __ A Frenchman named Henry Chevalier was next in line, and although he has no home and was hungry he would not say he was a vagrant. “What are you doing here?” he was asked. “I'm on my way to Philadelphia,” he an- swered. “Have you a home there?” “No, sir; but there’s more work at my trade there than there is here.” “What's your trade?” “Blacksmith.” “I am not going to turn you out in the cold," the judge said. “I will hold you for a few days and then the weather may be good enough for you to travel. Ten day: Birdie Smith was the name under which a young colored man, charged with va- grancy, was arraigned. “I ain't the man,” was his plea. “This man,” said Special Officer Nutes, “has been about the market several days trying to steal baskets from wagons. A few mornings ago I pursued him, but he escaped. This morning about 5:30 o'clock he returned and I arrested him.” “'Twant me,” said the prisoner; ‘dis policeman never seen me tryin’ ter steal baskets.” “Are you sure he’s the man?” “Yes, sir.” = “Thirty days.” Laura Dulaney, a colored woman, was tried in Judge Miller's court for alleged larceny, but the proof was not sufficient and she was acquitted. But she was not released, for the policeman charged her with being a vagrant and suspicious char- acter, and on this charge Judge Kimball gave her ninety days. Dan McCarty is a stranger in the city, and last night he went to a cheap lodging house, where he wanted to enjoy home comforts without paying for them. “I've a good notion to kick the — — door in,” he said after he was ejected. Policeman Gibson heard the threat and arrested the stranger. He was fined $10 or thirty days. William Donnelly and Henry Leban, al- leged tramps, who have been spending their time at the mission, were among those who plead guilty to charges of va- grancy. “One of them returned to the mission so drunk that he could not be admitted,” said the officer. “They are strangers here and have no means of support.” “Ten days each. The Late Edward S. Quinn. At a meeting of the National Capital Press Club last night suitable resolutions in respect to the sudden death of Edward 8. Quinn were adopted. A committee of fifteen members of the club was appointed to escort the remains to the depot, as follows: Charles W. Metz- gar, George Smart, Dr. H. L. B. Johnson, George Grantham Bain, Cornelius Gard- ner, Dr. W._L. Habercom, Howard N. Thompson, Charles A. Hamilton, W. W. Smith, Arthur Dodge, A. H. Lewis, Fergus P. Ferris, Harry L. Merrick, John P. Miller and Corry M. Stadden. It was de- cided also to send a floral tribute with the remains. —— A Standard O11 Company barge, steamer Conoho and five bay schooners are reported ashore on Kent Island, also a bay schooner in lower Craighill channel, Chesapeake bay. A WINTER SESSION The School of Applied Ethics to Be Held Here. PAPERS ON MANY TOPICS OF INTEREST The Session to Continue for Six Weeks. MANY NOTED SPEAKERS The School of Applied Ethics will hold its first winter session in Washington, be- ginning Wednesday, February 13, and last- ing six weeks, ending Thursday, March 28. This noted school has held three summer sessions at Plymouth, Mass., in 1891, 1892 and 1894. The first year the faculty embraced twenty-nine professors and 116 lectures were given. Among those who lectured were Prof. H. C..Adams of Ann Arbor, Prof. Taussig of Harvard, Mr. Carroll D, Wright, United States commis- sioner of labor; Mr. Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews; Prof. Felix Adler, Prof. Wheeler of’ Cornell, Dr. Boardmann of Philadelphia and others noted in various departments -of education and philosophy. The second year there were twenty-two lecturers and 96 lectures were delivered. Last summer the school had 25 lec- turers and 101 lectures were given. There were from & to 150 in attendance on the various lectures. Those given on Sunday drew large audiences. The scope of what may be called the curriculum of this school of ethics embraces economics in relation to social progress, ethics and the labor ques- tion, education in its relation to sociology and the history of religions and the church as affecting the labor question. Thus it may be seen the school is precisely what it claims to be—one of applied ethics. The meetings of the winter session will be held in the hall of Columbian Univer- sity, and the course of lectures is given under the auspices of the universi The first meeting of the course, at 4:15 p.m. February 13, will be free to the public, and is designed to open the series. Rev. Sam’ H. Greene will preside and give an address of weicome. There will be addresses by W. T. Harris, commissioner of education; Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith and Prof. Felix Adler, who occupies the position of dean of the school. The subject of Prof. Adler's address will be “The Scope and Aim of the School of Applied Ethics.” The lectures begin promptly each day of the session at 4:15 p.m. The program of the daily exercises and lectures after the opening days follows: Thursday, February 14—Introductory lec- ture, Prof. Felix Adler, “The True Re- lation Between Ethics and Economics.” Wednesday, February 20—Prof. Woodrow Wilson, Princeton University, “The Nature of the State and Its Relation to Progress,” to be follewed by a conference; Justice pee ‘of the Supréme Court will pre- le. Thursday, February 21—Prof. Woodrow Wilson, “Liberty, Expediency and Mor- ality in the Democratic State,” to be fol- lowed by a conference; Mr. William L. Wilsbn will preside. Tuesday, February 26—Prof. Felix Adler, “A Criticism of Socialism From the Eth- ical Point of View,” to be followed by a conference; Senator Hawley of Connecticut will preside. Wednesday, February 27—Prof. Felix Ad- ler, “The Philosophy of Organized Labor,” to be followed by a conference; Mr. Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of labor, will pre- side. Thursday, February 28—Prof. Felix Ad- ler, ‘Moral Ideals as an Aid in the Solu- tion of the Labor Question,” to be followed by a conference; Pref. J. Macbride Sterrett, Columbian University, will preside. Tuesday, March 5—Prof. H. C. Adams, University of Michigan, “Evolution of the Labor and the Monopoly Problems,” to be followed by a conference; Prof.’ Sidney Sherwood, Johns Hopkins University, will preside. Wednesday, March 6—Prof. H, C. Adams, “Socialism as a Sccial Theory,” to be fol- lowed by a conference; Prof. Lester F. Ward, National Museum, will preside. Thursday, March 7—Prof, H. C. Adams, “Proposed Solutions of the Industrial Prob- lem,” to be followed by a conference; Prof. L. D. Lodge, Columbian University, will preside. Tuesday, March 12—Mr. Carroll _D. Wright, commissicner of labor, “The Function of Government in the Solution of the Labor Problem,” to be followed by a conference; Senator Platt of Connecticut will preside. Wednesday, March 13—Prof. E. J. James, University of Pennsylvania, “The Duties of Citizenship,” to be followed -by a confer- ence; Dr. John M. Gregory, chairman of the Civic Center, will preside. Thursday, March 14—Dr. E. R. L. Gould, Johns Hopkins University, “The Liquor Problem; Its Scientific Treatment,” to be followed by a conference; Rev. R. H. Me- Kim will preside; Dr. C. A. Crampton, chemist of internal revenue department, and others will take part. The program of the conference on the relation of education to social problems is as follows: Tuesday, March 1% —Conference, “The Relation of the University to the Labor Question,” Right Rev. Bishop Keane, rec- tor Catholic Universi will preside, Wednesday, March 20—Conference, “The Relation of Industrial Schools to the Labor Question;” James MacAlister, president Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, will preside. Thursday, March 2i1—Conference, ‘he Relation of the Public Schools to the In- dustrial Problem;” Samuel T. Dutton, su- perintendent public schools, Brookline, Mass., will preside. Struggle of the modern church with the labor question will be considered in the follcwing lectures: Tuesday, March 26—Mr. John Graham Brooks, Cambridge, Mass., “The Roman Catholic Church and the Labor Question.” To be followed by a conference. Dr. Thos. O'Gorman of the Catholic University will preside. Wednesday, March 27—Mr. John Graham Brooks, “The Protestant Church and the Labor Question.”” To be followed by a con- ference. Rev. Stephen M. Newman will preside. Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, Rey. Chas. A. Stakely and others will take part. Thursday, March 28—Mr. Wm. M. Salter, Philadelphia, ‘Moral rees in Dealing with the Labor Problem.” To be followed by a conference. Prof. Otis T. Mason, Na- tional Museum, will presid The local advisory comm:ttee is as fol- lows: Henry F. Blount, Pres. E. M. Gal- laudet, Gallaudet College; Dr. G. Brown Goode, Smithsonian Institution; President Samuel H. Greene, Columbian University; Dr. John M. Gregory, chairman Civic Cen- ter; Rev. Teunlts S. Hamlin; Justice John M. Harlan,. Supreme Court; Hon. Wm. T. Harris, commissioner of education; Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard; Rt. Rev. Bishop Keane, rector Catholic University Alex. Mackay-Smith; Rev. R. H. McKti Prof. Otis T. Mason, National Museu’ Rev. Stephen M. Newman; Maj. J. V Poxell, geological survey; Rev. Rush R. Shippen; Rev. Chas. A. Stakely; Prof. J. Macbride Sterrett, Columbian Universit Lester F. Ward, National Museum, and Hon. Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of labor. There will be eighteen lectures and con- ferences, in which leading disputants in questions of social science in this country will take part. Programs of the course are to be had of Mr. Barns Weston, 1305 Arch street, Philadelphia, or of Mr. Robert H. Martin, Columbian Universi Among those who will take part in the educa- tional conferences are Bishop Keane, Mr. W. T. Harris, Major J. W. Powell, Prof. Woodrow Wilson of Princeton, Prof. Felix Adler, Dr. Gould of Johns Hopkins, Prof. Adams of Michigan University and Prof. McAlister of Philadelphia. The occasion promises to be a notably successful and useful one to all interested in the subjects announced for consideration and discussion. —_ Taken From Jury. In the case of Samuel Sowerbutts against Horace 8S. Cummings and others, in which the plaintiff claimed $25,000 damages, be- cause of alleged malicious prosecution, Judge Bradley yesterday granted the mo- tion of the defendants’ counsel to take the case from the jury. The motion was made on the ground that no case had been made out by the plaintiff. As one of the jurors sitting in the case was detained at home by the blizzard, the formal entry of the order was deferred until Monday. oe Recess Taken. The Court of Appeals yesterday ordered a recess until Thursday next. ————————— | Colds Coughs and Bronchitis Cured by Taking VER S Cherry Pectoral Awarded Medal and Diploma At World’s Fair. USE AYER’S MAIR VIGOR FOR COLOR. © IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH DP SUR and use that old and well-tried zemedy, Mra. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teet’ a It soothes the child, softens the gum, allays pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy. for larrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. sel0-ly if SICK HEADACHE IS MISERY, WHAT ARB Carter's Little Liver Pills if thes’ will positively cure it? People who have used them speak frankly of their worth. They are small and easy to take, DR. SIPGERT’S ANGOSTURA BITTERS, A PUR vegeteble tonic, es health, and health makes ig! eeks and happii AMENDMENTS GGESTED. Attorney Thomas Suggests Several ta the Liquor Law. Attorney Thomas today returned to the Commissioners House bill 8613, “‘to amend the act regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors,” approved March 3, 1893, which was referred to him fcr his opinion. He says that while the matter of amending the liquor law is before Congress there are other matters than the points covered by that bill which should receive attention, and which are absolutely necessary to & proper administration of the law. He suggests an amendment ef section 1, by striking out the wcrds “by a person un< der a provision of law requiring him ta sell perscnal property, nor to sales,” in lines 17 and 18; strike out the word “not” in line 37 and insert in lieu thereof the word “whether;” and, in line 38, after the words “on the premises,” insert the words “or not.” To amend section 6 of the orig~ inal act by striking out the words “above the age of sixteen years;” strike out of the last line of section 11 the words “as if he had sold intoxicating liquors without @ license,” and insert in lieu thereof the words “provided ir this act for persona whe sell intoxicating liquors without @ license.” —_——>_— GENERAL NEWS NOTES. High gales began early yesterday morn- ing at Toronto with heavy snow. Street cars are stalled and trains are delayed. ‘The thermometer indicates ten degrees below zero. Many cases of exhaustion from cold are reported among laborers engaged in cleaning streets. During the storm yesterday a cyclonio wind struck the shoe shop of E. F. Davis, at Amesbury, Mass., wrenching it from its foundation and carrying it some dis- tance. The building was split apart and badly wrecked, but no one was injured. ‘The jury in the case of William Bibler, who was on trial fer shooting Dr. Riegel at Belvidere, N. J., yesterday, returned @ verdict of guilty. The jury was out over twenty-four hours. The Hambure-American line steamer “Augusta Victoria, Capt. Kaempf, which is carrying an excursion party from the United States, arrived at Villefrancie yes- terday. Rufino Blanco Frdmba the Venezue- lan consul at Philadelptia, who was fined $00 in New York for carrying concealed weapons, yesterday paid his fine. A severe lime fire, almost rivaling that of a few years ago, broke out along. the water front at Rockland, Me., yesterday. A. J. Bird & Co., Farrand, Spear & Co. ara the Gay Bros.glost about 1,000 casks each. The fishing schooner Addie Gloucester went ashore off Wood Biddeford, Me., yesterday in a terrible gale and will be a total wreck. A special commissioner of the board of trade has arrived at Aberdeen, Scotland, pororen: an inquiry into the loss of the “Ibe. Before a bench of judges at Vienna yes- terday Dr. Paiitschek Von Palmforst, for- merly consul general of Austria-Hungary in New York, and commissioner general o? Austria-Hungary to the world’s fair at Chicago, was tried and acquitted of em<« bezzlement. Alexander Martin, aged forty-two years, a night miner, while ascending the slopd in a cage at Maple Hill colliery, at Ash- land, Pa., yesterday, fell out, and drop« ping to the bottom of the slope was in« stently killed. Seventy-six men were killed and 234 fatally injured while mining coal in the epming district of Pennsylvania during isos. The trustees of Lafayette College hav¢ ccnferred the degree of doctor of divinitg on Rev. John G. Cunningham of Edin< burgh, Scotland, and the degree of doctot of Jaws on Prof. Jchn Ashhurst, jr., of the University of Pennsylvania, and Rev, George T. Purves, D. D., of Princeton Theological Seminary. The steamer Pilgrim has arrived at Fall River. In the house ot commons last evening an amendment offered by Mr. Jeffreys to the address in reply to the queen’s speech ce: suring the government for ignoring the claims of the agricultural classes and the unemployed was rejected vy a vote of 2 to The Parnellites voted against the government. The Spanish parliamentary committee to which the matter was referred has ap- Proved the proposal to increase the duty, on foreign corn. Ten men, all the crew of the British brig Nelson Rice, have been drowned by the wrecking of that vessel on the rocks off Douglass, Isle of Man. A dispatch to the London Times from Yokohama says that China has declared her intention to telegraph corrected cre- dentials to her peace envoys to Japan, wha were instructed by the emperor to remain at Nagasaki for further instructions. One hundred and fifty of the two hun- dred employes in Maurice Flynn’s boot and shoe factory, at Lynn, Mass., struck be- cause three non-union men have been em- ployed there. Mr. Flynn declined to dis- charge the, men. There is no difficulty on the wage question. The Dominion line steamer Labrador ar- rived at Halifax yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She left Liverpool January 31 and Moville February 1, one day behind the Teutonic. The Labrador reports good weather till she reached the coast of New- foundland. Sh2 saw nothing of the La Gas« cogne or of the Teutonic, and her officers expréssed great surprise when told that the two ships had not arrived at New York. The London Times and Standard this morning both commented upon the narrow escape of the government from defeat on the Jeffreys amendment. Flags hoisted on the signal stations at St. Petersburg indicate a temperature of fifty degrees below freezing, although the weather is bright ard sunny. In many places in Germany the mercury registers fifteen to twenty degrees below zero. The Rhine, Neckar and Main are frozen for long distances. Many persons have died on the road. A severe storm is 7 Fiume and ot act na, coast. The w that the streets in Vienn deserted and the theaters closed. A hurricane at Pressburg has done much damage. Nu- merous deaths caused by the cold are re- ported from the country districts, The severity of the w great increase in the A partial thaw yeste rain, flooded the Ebro, Tagus and Gu; valleys. The Guadalquivir river ros eral meters and inund. suburbs of Cordova and § The Divorce Gran In the suit for divorce filed by Anna M. against Charles T. Boswell, Judge Harner has granted Mrs. Boswell the praye rellef, with permission to resume her maiden name of Alexander. She is oO given the custody and care of their only child, a gir] of six years. The parties re married here March 24, 1887, and the de fendant was charged with bigamy, in marrying one Elizabeth A. Leonard on the 16th of last May.