Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1896, Page 9

or) 9 OUR GREAT ee KING'S PALAGR JANUARY CLOAK SALE, We have started the year with one of the most gigantic Cloak sales ever heard of. 1896 finds us as ready as ever to keep up our unbroken record of being the cheapest and * best equipped Cloak and Millinery House in the city. _ “$15, $12 and $1e Jackets, $7.5 0. : Finest Kersey and Beaver Cloth, all lined, % lined and 14 lived—4 and 6-button effects —with ‘urge sleeves— mule by the newest aod most. fashionable tterns. Sizes 32 to $800 and $7.00 Jackets, lush Capes, $4.98. We've only fifteen of these, and they sweep — madi the latest style... after Paris 97-50 $12 and $10 Jackets and Capes, $6.75. Boucle, Kersey, 4- button lyn jonable ‘sleeves— ripple beck. All e 0.75 $16. and $15 Jackets and Capes, $9.25. Astrakhans, Boucles, Kerscys — all satin fee $0.2 King’s 812-814 7th St. N. W. ping ae Palace, , 715 Market Space. “SUBURBAN NEWS ANACOSTIA, The large auditorium of Masonic Hall, Anacostia, was ablaze with illuminations Jast right, the oceasion being the New Year reception by the officers of Electa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, to the members of the society and their friends, and the members of the Masonic order in the District generatly. The decorations of the hall were perfect, and cemprised the rarest and most luxu- riant of growing palms and rare and beau- tiful plants, which were furnished for the event by Messrs. A. Gude and A. B. Gar- den, and bunting. A very pleasing effect was produced by an arrangement of gas Jets on the stage, which, when lighted, produced in letters large enough to be seen from all parts of the room the word “Wel- some.” The reception lasted from 6 to 10 p.m., during which hundreds of persons called, nearly all of whom partook of re- freshments, which had been provided by the members of the chapter. Those who managed the details of the re- ception were the following committee of arrangements: Mr. J. W. Tolson, chair- man; Mesdames Scantlebury, Dodge, Shields, Minnix, King, Pyles, Har- rison, Misses Voigt and Repetti; reception committee—Messrs. C. W.-Okey, J. E. Min- nix, 5S. E. Shields and C. H. James; decora- tions—Messrs. A. Gude and A. B.’ Garden; reception commiitee—Mrs. Scptt, Miss Rosa Scott and Miss Ida Redd; music commit- tee—Miss Emma Dodge md Mr. Scantle- bury. The receiving party comprised Mrs. E. P. Walson, Mrs. E. V. Dodge, Mrs. J. Allen, Mrs. S. Swindells, Mrs. M. Fisher, Mrs. M. M North, Mrs. Annie Garden, Mrs. M. Trushefm, Miss F. Crozier, Miss Elsie Shields and others. Miss Rhoda Shaw ‘of Charlies county, Md., and Mr. Benjamin A. Fowler of Prince George’s county were married last evening by Rey. W. G. Davenport, rector of Emmanuel P. E. Church, at the resi- dence of Mr. Clarence Brooks, on 17th street southeast, Anacostia, After a recep- tion Mr. and. Mrs. Fowler went to their fu- ture home, near Forestville, where the groom is the owner of a fine farm. ‘The horses attached to the large wagon of the Anacostia Feed Company ran away in Hillsdale yesterday, and the result was considerable loss, the contents of the Wagon, consisting of groceries of various kinds, being scattered over the ground. The driver of the wagon was not injured. A small fire from an unknown cause, but supposed to be an overheated flue, occurred in the bakery of A. B. Frisbie & Co., on Harriscn street, Anacostia, yesterday. The herdic line between Hilisdale and the city did_a good business yesterday, but the cars were well patronized. It is very evident, however, that' the people of Aracostia are warmly in favor of the pro- posed electric line from Congress Heights to Lineoin Square, Washington, which, it is understood, if constructed, will be an underground system, and will heartily sup- port Mr. A. E. Randle and the other pro- moters of the enterprise in their efforts to get their bill through Congress. — BROOKLAND. The Yoke Fellows of Queenstown Baptist Church Sunday schcol were the hosts of a jingle party New Year eve. The Yoke Fel- lows, composed of the class of young men of Mrs. Lord, jr, are Thomas Means, Richard Cobey, John Wignall, William Chariton, William Hare, Janny Lupton, Edwin Etz, Audubon Ridgway, Herbert Marean, Milo Quackenbush, Fred. Perkins, Archie Anderson and George Kane. The Program for the evening consisted of in- strumental music, reading and recitations. The jingles were read with much laughter and appreciation, and presents were dis- tributed, after which the Yoke Fellows, assisted by their teacher, Mrs. Lord, jr., and Misses Ruth Marean, Lucy Lynch and India Lord, served refreshments to their guests. Two of the jingles were as follows: “There is beauty of form and beauty of face, But to have full perfection must be coupled with grace.” And another: “At 12 o'clock the company dispersed with all good cheer, And light hearts and best wishes for a Happy New Year.” Among the guests present were Miss Grace Thomas, Miss Mate Marean, Mr. and Miss Hurd, Miss Adams of Takoma, Miss Whitemarsh of Pittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Del Marean, Mr. Ralph Marean, Mr. Elliott Herdman, Mr. McCormick, the Misses Shearer of New York, Miss Hayes, Mr. Hobson~of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lynch, Mrs. Sehwier, Rev. R. K. West, M R. R. West and her class of young men, Mrs. Lord, sr., and her class of young tadies, and Mr. John B. Lord's class of young ladies. Dr. Williams has gone to his home in =< ‘arolina, where he willremain for a week. Prof. Burg and-his sen, Mr. Joseph Burg, have returned to Brookland, after a week's visit in Pennsylvania. Rev. J. T. Crowe's “at home” New Year day to his congregation and friends, at the guild room in the town hall, proved a pleasant affair. There was a large attend- ence the entire evening. The room was artistically decorated with cut flowers and Potted plants, whose sweet fragrance filled the air. Mr. Crowe was assisted by the ladies of the congregation, who hovered gracefully over the supper table. Despite the fact that it is forbidden to let horses and cattle roam loose, many peo- ple in Brookland and University Heights sre annoyed in this way. The citizens wish the authorities wauld see to this matter. —— —_—_ ROCKVILLE. The Opera House at this place was Tues- Gay night the scene of a large and brilliant gathering, the occasion being a ball given by the young gentlemen of the town and vicinity. Among those in attendance were large numbers of the beauty and chivalry of Washington, Baltimore, Alexandria and ether towns in Virginla and a very large .contingent from this county. A very notable feature of the occaSion was the exquisite tollets of the ladies. Fine music was fur- Fished and, indeed, nothing was neglected by the managers that would add to the pleasure of the evening. Dancing was con- Unued vuntif the early hours of New Year morning. New Year day was observed here as a hol- iday, with a partial suspenston of business, the principal features being family reunions and Informal receptions. In the afternoon an exciting game of foot ball was played on sleeve the fair grounds, which was witnessed by a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen and was much enjoyed by all. The game was between the well-known team of Frederick city and the Rockville boys, and so evenly were the teams matched that neither made a score. The Frederick boys arrived on an early morning train and spent the day in pleasant intercourse with their competitors. They were escorted to the station at 5 o’clock p-m., ané@ left for home on the Frederick train, apparently much pleased with the day’s sport. The exercises of the week of prayer will commence here Sunday evening at the Bap- tist Church with a sermon by Rev. C. Shel- burne of the Christian Church. Monday the exercises will be held at the M. EB. Church South, and Tuesday at the Presby- terlan Church. The order at each wiil con- sist of sermons, praise and prayer. Wednes- day at the Christian Church the subject, “Nations and Their Rulers, will receive special attention, and Thursday at the Methodist Church the top!c cf foreign mis- sions will receive attention by prayer and praise. At the Christian Church Friday the services will be devoted to home mis- sions and Saturday at the Baptist Church to families and schools.. Sunday the exer- cises will be concluded by a sermon by Rev. J. A. Taylor at the Presbyterian Church. The several meetings will be conduted by the pastor of the.church in. whieh they are held. The discussion of topics on the nights during the week will be open to all who may desire to speak. At Darnestown during the holidays a large number of social entertainments have been given. The Sunday school of the Pres- byterian Church led off, with a pleasant and largely attended entertaimment, at the church, which was profusely decorated for the occasion. The music was of a high or- der, in which Misses Maud-Fisher and Lula Windsor took a prominent part. The other exercises consisted of xecianns neence ate readings and a play, enti “The Christ- mas Tree.” The children received many presents. On Thursday, 26th ultimo, Miss Lula Windsor gave a party to her Sunday school class, which was much enjoyed. Fri- dey afternoon Mrs. James Beall gave a very enjoyable tea to a number of her lady friends, and in the evening of the same day the hospitable home of Mr. W. B: Tschiffely was thrown open to a large num- ber of guests, the occasion being a tea given by Mrs, Tachiffely. On Friday night Mrs. Clagett -entertained the Darnestown Literary Society at her home near that Place. After the rendition of a fine pro- gram of exereises a sumptuous repast was, served. On the 28th Mrs. E. H. Darby pleasantly entertained a large number of guests at her home, ‘orest Lodge,” and on the 30th Mrs. H. C. Reading, at “Hills- rest,” met many of her lady friends in the enjoyment of an afternoon tea. ‘The quaint old mansion was decorated with evergreens and the tables joaded with delicacies. LAUREL. B. Gardner of Annapolis day with Mrs. Frank W. it Mrs. William_ spent New Ye: Awalt. * Miss Mary Phelps and Mr. Wilber Phelps of Washington are the guests of the family of Dr. R. H. Sadler. Major James Albert Clark, editor of the Laurel Free Quill, has been appointed journal clerk of the house of delegates. The marriage of Mr. Charles B. Tayener of Virginia to Miss Nellie Simpson of Laurel is announced for January 8, at the parson- age of Centenary M. E. Church. Laurel Lodge, No. 79, Knights of Pythias, has elected the following of- ficers for 1896: Past chancellor, J. B. Sim- moi chancellor commander, William H. Dorsey; vice chancellor, John Federline; prelate, George O. Davidson; master of works, Walter Robinson; master of ex- chequer, James Federline; master of finance, Charles A. Frothingham; keeper of records and seals, William H. Diven; master of arms, J. B. Higgins; representative to Grand Lodge, Walter Robinson. r. G. B. Timanus has been selected superintendent of the Laurel cotton mills, to succeed Mr. M. N. Gambrill, who has re- signed. Mr. Timanus was superintendent of the mills for several years, and was suc- ceeded by Mr. Gambrill. Mr. James Law- rege has been appointed manager of the m¥ll company’s store, succeeding the late Mr. James Hopkins. Mr. Philip P. Castle, the new county treasurer, who resides here, will spend the first three days of each week at the county seat, Upper Marlboro’, and the remainder of the week here. He expects to set apart one Saturday in each month, to be spent at 612 F street northwest, Washington, for the convenience of the lower county people de- siring to see him on official business. Miss Eva Phelps gave a Christmas tree party at the residence of her parents, Mayor and Mrs. Edward Phelps, yesterday. Games, refreshments and the beautiful illumination of the tree, surrounded by its miniature models of Laurel's churches, depot and im- proved streets, were features of the party. Among those present were Miss Mae Brown, Miss Mary Burton, Miss Annie Flannery, Miss Eva Pheips and Mr. Morton Shaffei Mr. Harry Phelps and Mr. Edward Phelps, ——— CARLIN SPRINGS. Friday evening the quarterly meeting of the Euchre Clvb was held at the residence of Mr.W-.P.Jones. The first prizes were award to Miss Juliet Graham and Mr. Wm. M. Stoekbridge, and the “consolation” prizes to Mrs. J. G. Jones and Mr. Royal Gurley. The yorfng people were entertained at a candy party Saturday evening at the resi- dence of Mr. W. S. Stockbridge. Surveyors have been out looking for a de- sirable site for the new railroad station, to be erected Soon. Monday evening Mrs. M. C. Mitchell gave a card party at her home on Poplar avenue. After playing fifteen games of progressive — the company adjourned at a la! jour. Mrs. Wm. Backus gave a children’s sur- prise party the same evening, at which near- ly all the children in the village were pres- ent. - Mr. F. P. Stockbridge of the Buffalo Ex- Press has returned home, after spending the holidays at the residence of his parents. The Misses Ossire of Washington, who have been spending a few deys with friends in the village, have returned. Mr. Guy Pierce of Lowell, Mass., has been visiting his college friend, Mr. Wm. M. Mason. Miss Bernice Stockbridge of Washington and Miss Lilian Reed of Portsmouth, N. H., have been the guests of Mrs. W. S. Stock- bridge. The young ladies of the place gave a de- lightful leap year dance at Curtis’ Hall New Year eve. It was largely attended by the village residents as well as by many of their friends from Washington, Falls Church and Herndon, nearly a hundred in number. All pronounced the affair a great success. “THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, ‘JANUARY 2, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. FIVE MEN NAMED They Will Constitute the Venezuelan Gonuisaton: 5 JUSTICE BREWER 10 BE CHAIRMAN Brief Sketches of Him and His As- sociates. ALL MEN OF ABILITY The President has appointed the Venez- uela boundary commission, as follows: David J. Brewer of Kansas, justice United States Supreme Court; Richard H. Alvey of Maryland, chief justice of the Court of Ap- peals of the District of Columbia; Andrew D. White of New York, Frederick R. Coud- ert of New York, and Daniel C. Gilman of Maryland. The announcement of the composition of the commission was made most unexpected- ly shortly after 11 o'clock last night. The only surprise in its personnel ts in the case of Mr. Gilman of Maryland. All the others had been frequently mentioned as probabil- ities, and several days ago The Star an- nounced that Judge Brewer had accepted an invitation to serve on the commission and that Judge Alvey was considering a similar invitation extended to him last Thursday. Taken altogether, the commis- sion is regarded as a strong one, whose con- clusions may be confidently accepted by all parties concerned entirely correct, im- Partial and proper. Mr. Justice Brewer. Mr. Justice Brewer, who is named first on the list, will be chairman of the commission. He is e republican in politics, and was ap- pointed to the Supreme bench by President Harrison in 1889. He is the son of Rev. Josiah Brewer and Emilia A. Field, sister of David Dudley, Cyrus W. and Stephen J. Field. His father was an early mission- ary to Turkey, and the subject of this sketch born in Smyrna, Asia Minor, June 20, 1837. He was graduated from Yale College in 1856, and from the Albany Law School in 1858; established himself in bis profession at Leavenworth, Kan., in 1859, where he resided until he removed to Washington to enter upon his present duties; in 1861 he was appointed United es commissioner; from 1862 to was of the probate and crim- inal courts of Leavenworth county; from 1865 to 1868 was judge of the district court; from 1869 to 1870 was county attor- ney of Leavenworth; in 1870 was elected a Justice of the supreme court of his state, and re-elected in 1876 and 1882; in 1884 was appointed judge of the circuit court of the United States for the eighth district; was ap- pointed to his prezent position, to succeed | W858 one of the Justice Stanley Matthews, deceased, in De- | President Grant ‘in cember, 1889, and was commissioned Decem- ber 18, 1889. He stands high in the pro- | W@8 United States, A( eduetions at MeKnew’s. a January “House-cleaning” means a loss; as we doit. Much not mentioned below will be found here and there throughout the store at about two-thirds, and, in some instances, one-half what the go were fmarked before Christmas, Every Coat, Cape, Cloak & Suit Reduced. Any concession whatever on our stock of Coats, Capes, Cloaks and Suits means considerable, for they represent the most fashionable gar- ments worn today. Nosuch opportunity has yet been extended the good people of Washington! while first choosers secure great advantages. Underwear IREDUCED. Most of these lots are broken in sizes. [Early callers are pretty sure of getting their size and saving considerable money. ‘Men’a Shetland Mixed Fleece-lined Shirts and Drawers. how 48c. Men’s Fine Natural Wool Shirts and Draw- ers, one of our best selling lines, Were $1, now 48c. Met Full-fashioned Shetland Merino Shirts and Drawers, fine underwear. W ere $1.50, tow $1.19. Extra-super Quality ‘Fawn’ Merino and Drawers, full fashioned and most desirable _underwea) Were $1.75, now $1.49. Hosiery Reduced. 2 broken lots ‘of Fine Hoslery—one for tho children and one for lad! : Childre: . sizes 6, 6%, 7 and.7%. Were 2c. per palr. ‘Now 2 prs. for 25c. 27 pairs Women’s Fine ih Fast Black Hose, white heel and too. Were 55 and 75a, Now 3 prs. for $1. UNDERWEAR REDUCED. Shrewd buyers will find much cause for congratulation should they find their size in any of the following lots Women's Swiss Hibbed Winter Vests and nts, Were 29c., now 19¢. Women’s Part-woot Swiss Ribbed Vests, white and natural graye Were 75c., now 67¢. Women's White and Natural Gray Halt- wool Union Suits, button over the shoulder. Were $1.38, now 8c. Women's White Flecce-lined Knit Flannel Skirts. . Were $1, now 78c. Ladies’ Extra Fine White Swiss Ribbed Half-wool Union Suits. Were $1.75, Now $1.45. Children’s Underwear REDUCED. We have reduced the price of our entire line of Winter Un- derwear for children, boys and misses. Men’s Wool Hose FOR WOPEN|REDUCED. We propose to “wind up” the balance of the stock of Merino and Wool Half Hose as follows: 25c. Merino Half Hose, 19c. 35c. Black Cashmere Hose, Soc. All-wool Hose, 35¢. ‘These latter are in natural gras, brown, garnet and tans. Sa We shall particularize tomorrow, mean- Hdkf’s Reduced. All small lots will be closed out = -\., ; regardless Hinierchicie” Wae 30 sed ee Now 9c. each. Women's Japanese Silk “Initial” stitched Handkerchiefs, few letters ing. Were 19 and 25c. Now 12\%c. each. Hen- mise- Fine All- Ribbons Reduced. Going to clean up “clean” in the Ribbon Department. Big lot of 1 to a Molres, Polka ts and Fancy Si Figured Ribbons, in short lengths. Were 14¢. to 25c. yd. Now toc. vd. 9inch Fine All-silk Moire Rib! bons, for From $1.50 to 98c. yd. Fans Reduced. “Odd"’ lot of Silk-gauze Hand- Fans, winte and colors. Were $1. Punt Now 69c. each. Wm. i. MeKnew,933 Pa. Ave. ae Re al ee as ae a linen Hand-emb. Handkerchiefs which were 8, 75, BSc. and $1. Choice, soc. each. “Bright bits.” arog 10c, Celluloid Picture 5c. St 25c. 15C. 25¢. Balance of the Beautiful $1.65 and $1.85 Fancy Celluloid Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. = Balance of the 50c. Fancy Garters. <3 25, 35 and 48e Leather Purses to £0 8 to go g24 $1.25 Coatelaine Bags $1.25 Leather Shopping Bags. 5c. White Metal Toilet Bottles. Other numerous iittle “odds ami ends” for considerably less “before-Christ- mas prices.”” which codified the |s shool laws, created a new system of normal schools and incor- porated Cornell University. He was chosen first president of that institution in 1868. He visited Europe to purchase for it books and apparatus and study modern educa- tional thods. Hi signed im 1885. He igsioners sent by ‘71 to Santo Domingo to study the question of annexation. He ister to Germany fession, and is regarded as an able and most | from 1879 to 188i, and United States min- upright judge. His reputation extends to | ‘ster to Russia from 3802 to 1804, the continent, and his possible selection on the commission was favorably received by the Engtish press. Judge Alvey. Richard H. Alvey is a democrat in poli- tics and a man of marked legal ability. It was the great reputation he gained as judge in the Maryland courts which led President Cleveland, in the absence of po- litical influence on Judge Alvey’s part, to appoint him to the position of chief justice of the Court of Appeals of this District. He is a native of St. Mary’s county, Md., and removed to Hagerstown when he en- tered the bar as a young man. During the war he was imprisoned for a time in Fort Warren, along with the late 8. Teackle Wallis, George William Brown and others. After the war he took an active part in re- organizing the democratic party. He was on the judiciary committee of the constitu- tional convention of 1867, and was elected chief judge of the fourth circuit under the new constitution, and was re-elected in 1882, He was designated by Governor Ham- ilton as chief justice of the court of appeals of Maryland to succeed Judge Bartol. This place he resigned to accept the office of chief justice of the federal Court of Ap- peals in the District of Columbia. This court had just been created by act of Con- ess, and President Cleveland strongly urged Judge Alvey to take the place of chief judge and organize the new court. This he consented to do, and now occupies that place. Upon the death of Chief Justice Walte, during Mr. Cleveland's first term, some of the justices of the Supreme Court, who had been impressed with the opinion delivered by Justice Alvey on the appellate bench of Maryland, urged the President to appoint him chief justice of the United States. This the President was disposed to do, but, it is understood, was deterred by the fact, so it has been said, that Judge Alvey ts a south- ern man, and it was feared that for that Position to go to the south might create animosities. Mr. Audrew D. White. Andrew D. White, the third member of the commission, is a republican in politics. He is one of the best-known men of letters in this country, and is an author and his- torlan of distinction. He was born in Homer, N. ¥., November 1, 1832. He graduated from Yale College in 1853 and prosecuted his studies in Europe for two years. In 1857 he was elected professor of history in the University of Michigan. In 18962 he resigned because of ill-health, and in the same Year he was elected a member of the New York state senate. He was re- elected in 1864. He introduced the bills Mr. Frederick R. Condert. Frederick R. Coudert is a democrat in politics, and is one of the best-known mem- bers of the bar in New York. Mr. Coudert was one of the counsel for the United States on the Bering sea commission, and in that capacity he made one of the most eloquent and effective speeches delivered in behalf of the American contentions. He is of French descent, and is a French scholar of note. President Daniel C. Gilman. The last ramed member of the commis- sion, Daniel C. Gilman, president of John Hopkins University, is well known as an authority on international law. He was at one time president of the University of Cal- ifornla, and was later called to take up the work of the organization of the university of which he is now ‘the head. One of his principal acquisitions“1s the mastering of the science of phys{{@f geography, he hav- ing studied in Germighy under a prominent instructor, and in aca under Guy- ot. President Gilman‘ whs one of the judges in the centennial éxhibition of 1876, one of the original truskeae of the Slater fund for the education of freedmen, an official visitor of the Unites 8 ates Military Ac emy in 1875, and of United States Na- val Academy in 1876_and 1888. He has been president 6f ee on Social Sci- ence Association, president of the American Oriental Sediety, an active pro- moter of civil servieebreform, charity or- ganization and traigipg in handicrafts. He has been president gf the Charity Organi- zation Society of B: ore for four years. He received the de#ree of LL. D. in 1876 from Harvard University and St. John’s College; in 1887 from Welumbia College, and in 1889 from Yale Bpieretty, and the Uni. versity of North 1a. Besides, he is a’ member of many rary and scientific as- sociations. He has traveled widely in both this country and Europe. One of the most important chapters in Dr. Gilman's “Life of Monroe” contains a summary of the inception and development of the Monroe doctrine. This was prepared by him in connection with Prof. J. Frank- lin Jamison, now of Brown University. Mr. Gilman has never figured prominent- ly in_ politics. At the White House it is stated that he has no polities, but his pro- clivities are understood to be republican. The two great parties, it will be seen, are equally represented on the commission with the ‘ifth member having no outspoken pol- ities, The Act Authorizing the Commission. All of the commissioners have accepted the appointments and will assemble in this city without delay to organize for business. The authority for the creation of the com- mission is based on the following act of Congress, duly approved by the President: “A bill (H. R. 2173) mak‘ng eppropriation for the expenses of a commission to inves- Ugate and report on the true divisional line between the republic of Venezuela and British Guiana. “Be it enacted, etc., That the sum of $100,000 bs, and the same is hereby, appro- Priated for the expenses of a ‘commission, to be appointed by the President, to inves- tigate and report upon the true d'visional line between the republic of Venezuela and British Guiana.” The President's Suggestion. ‘The action of Congress was Inspired by the utterances of the President in a spe- cial message in regard to the Venezuela boundary dispute. The President raised the point that the action of Great Britain threatened a violation of the Monroe doc- trine, end corsequently was of -ital in- terest to this government. In reviewing the correspondence between Great Britain and the United States on the question of arbitration, the President stated his con- clusions in the following words: “The course to be pursued by: this gov- erument in view of the present condition does not appear to admit of serious doubt. Having labored faithfully for many years to induce Great Britain to submit this dis- pute to impartial arbitration, and having been now finally apprised of her refusal te do so, nothing remains but to accept the situation, to recognize its plain require- ments and deal with it accordingly. Great Britain’s present proposition has never thus far been regarded as admissible by Veneauela, though any adjustment of the boundary which that country may deem for her advantage and tay, enter intb of her own free will cannot ofcourse be ob- jected to by the United States. “Assuming, however, that the attitule of Venezuela will remain unchanged, the dis- pute has reached such a stage as to make it now incumbent upon the United States to take measures to determine with suffi- cient certainty for its justification what Is the true divisional line between the repub- lie of Venezuela and British Guiana. The inquiry to that end should of course be conducted carefully and judicially, and due weight should be given to all ‘available evidence, records and facts in support of the claims of both parties. “In order that such an examination should be prosecuted in a thorough and satisfactory manner, I suggest that tho Congress make an adequate appropriation for the expenses of a commission to be ap- pointed by the executive, who shall make the necessary investigation and report upon the matter with the least possible delay. When such report is made and accepted it will, in my opinion, be the duty of the United States to resist by every means in its power as a willful aggression upon its rights and interests the appropriation by Great Britain of any lands or the exercise of governmental jurisdiction over any ter- ritory which after investigation we have determined of right belongs to Venezuela. “In making these recommendations I am fully alive to the responsibility incurred, and keenly realize all the consequences that may follow. “I am nevertheless firm in my conviction that while it is a grievous thing to con template the two great English-epeaking Peoples of the world as being otherwise than friendly competitors im the onward march of civilizatioa, and strenuous and worthy rivals in all the arts of peace, there is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self- respect and honor beneath which are skielded and defended a people's safety and greatness.” ——_—__-e-+___ LORD SALISBURY’S ACT. Rejection of the Arbitration Clause of the Venezuelan Treaty. LONDON, January 2—The New York correspondent of the Chronicle describes the maps published yesterday morning by the New York World, which are said to have been made by the Dutch in the eighit- eenth century, fixing the western boundary of Dutch Guiana (new British Guiana) on a practically identical line with the Schom- burgk line, and says in a special article: “We are glad to observe a general dispo- sition on the part of the press to recognize that the Venezuelan case must not be pushed, and that the Schomburgk line may be within the province of diplomacy. We are able to say on high authority that Lords Granville and Fitzmaurice between them had virtually concluded with Gen. Guzman Blanco (on behalf of Venezuela), a treaty containing an arbitration clause covering amongst other things the bound- ary dispute. Unfortunately, when Lord Salisbury came into power in 1885, one of his first acts was to cancel the arbitration clause, so far as it covered the boundary dispute.” The article then proceeds: “As a result of our inquiries, we find that Sir Robert Schomburgk gave no proof of the existence of a Dutch fort at Point Bar- ima, upon which the evidence in favor of the northern portion of the boundary large- ly depends.” After a detailed discussion of this point SSee : one item will show you what : [as Hl 2 Cash or Credit. SOE OOOSOOSOSSO _ 415 Seventh eseeseseess Do you know we sell Clothing on credit? MAYER & PETTIT, RELIABLE OUTFITTERS, = ates M SSOSOSSSECSSTOOED SS Only One of Ma But a straw shows which way the wind blows, and this ny. successful price cutters we are. A very handsome Oak Sideboard,” 50 inches long, 22 inches wide, 18x40. French shaped ..plate glass, quartered oak, “Ser- pentine top. . ~ Only $22.50. Easy Payments. BODO0S9090000000 Street N: W. OOOS9SH0SO000 in connection with the archives, the Chron- icle concludes: “On tke whole our researches have con- Vinced us that while there is no good und for accepting the extravagant Ven- Szuclan claims, there exists @ debatable land towards both the north and the south of the Schomburgk line. This is virtually admitted by Lord Salisbury, and it will be a grave error should the public imagine that a rigid insistence upon the Schom- line and the declaration that we do not admit arbitration on one side of that line constitute the essence of the English case.” ——— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Clara A. Newman to Mary E. Swart, lot 2 end part lot 30, sq. 490; $10. Andrew J. Mil- ler to Roberdeau Buchanan, lot 58, sq. 723; $4,250. Thos. G. Allan et ux. to Anne J. Pritchard, part original lot 22, sq. 37; $10. Wm. W. Boarman et al, trustees, to Geo. F. Graham, lot 27, Bellevue; $597.62. Court- land Boyer to Ellen Boyer, part lot 19, sq, 539; $1. Robt. E. Bradley et al, trustees, to Adelia L. S. Thombs, lots 179 and 182, Long Meadows; $1,400. Alex. J. Falls et ux. to Amanda C. Ray, lot 1, sq. 139; $28,500. Isaac L. Johnson et al., trustces, to Annie G. Bell, lot 18, 8q, 55; $2 Jno. G. Krohr to Daniel V. Chisolm, lot 86, ag, 1020; $2,690. Daniel F. Lee et Ux. to Jno. Anderson, lots 685 to 388, Anacostia; $10. Juliet A. Montgomery to Cuno H. Rudolph and Wm. D. West, lot 34, sq. 562; $600. Mary E. Plumley et al. to Robt. F. Rogers, part lot 12, sq. 289; 315,000. Frank T. Rawlings et ux. to Jesse W. Raw- lings, lot 52 and part lot 53, sq. 616; $10. Jesse W. Rawlings to Geo. W. Arrington, same property; $10. Eliza A. Townseud to Copelind Townsend, lot 40, bik. 11; Bloom- ingdale, $10. —— Brief Points of Business Law. Ignorance of the law excuses no one. The act of one partner binds all the others. A contract made on Sunday is void. A principal is Hable for the acts of his agents. A contract with a minor cannot be en- forced. 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