Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1897, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897—16 PAGES. =— WASH. B. WILLIAMS’ XMAS Bring in all the trading stamps you received of us and get the cash. Parker, Bridget & Co. Mothers will flock here tomorrow to take advantage of these special one-day offerings in boys’ clothing. Anybody can sell truck at these prices—but the moth- ers know that we only handle the highest grades of clothing— and they will expect and find here at these figures the finest boys’ clothing manufactured— ‘Sale of Boys’ Odd Pants at 50c., 79c. and 98c. Odd lots of boys’ high-grade odd pants at prices that should clear them all out in one day. Two big lots of them, as follows: Lot 2—-Toys’ All-weol Faney Mixed Cheviot Odd Pants—our guarantee for NEMAS NESNeNNs Ne Ae Aso es e have been told that we have LETTER! VV now the largest and most veried line of Ladies’ “Gift” Desks ever displayed in this city. r collection incindes all the latest and most unique designs of the best factories in Aneriea. You will find here every pattern shown else- where, and many that are not shown Anywhere but here. They range In price from $4 up te $30. Our line of Fancy Chairs, Fancy Rockers, Gilt Chairs, Morris Chairs and China Closets, suitable for gift- giving, is the most extensive shown oritside of the larger stores of New York and Philadelphia. The prices are guaranteed the low- est for equal quality Furniture that can be named in 4 . We ask goods. to gift” Fur- are money is best spent here. Do he afraid to ask for any accom- Ss ssasssengnengugseneueensergny aye our gifts 3 Lot 1—Roys’ Black, Itue and Fancy fast color—some of them made. with eared Mixed Cheviot Odd is double knees and seats—odd. sizes— Pants; 3 to 16 were $1 and $1.25—your plek— Syonr pie ; 19c. & O8c. Boys’ Regular Standard $5, $6 and $7 Suits, one day, $4, $5 and $6. Just like finding one dollar an —for these suits are never sold by anybody for less than $5, $6 and $7. They are shown in those handsome dressy brown, Scotch mixed, checked and fancy cheviots, in sizes 4 to 16, and they are offered for the one * ; day—Saturday—at $4, $5 & $6. Wasik B. Williams,7th&D. de8-60.4 Wee SAR RAR RRR RARUR RAR TIRIA RIGOUR IRR RRRIM AMATO ~~ ¢ {sOttawa,” 08 Plodel, $27.50. Iroquois Cycle Co. 810 14th St. N. W. MAMMA AMATT AMAR OOOO SOO DOOH CHAAR >< Razors mak rif a anteed ‘s (Hiptop have ner the best Safety us shavers), and we iy for them. Our zors are kept in shaving condition free? ALFORD'S,” 32 ”) Pa. ave. the money Hom tail ° oe 2 Sale of $4 to $6 Suits at $3.49, appreciative gifts. # Don't blame us if this lot gives out before evening. We a Youd fair uf Racor’ Hose they're sola | & have a big assortment of reefer suits in the ages 4 to 7, but we Foy FET Ge = have only about one or two of a size in the ages from 8 to 16 in J xX the double-breasted suits. They are all nobby, fancy mixed effects—good lasting colors—and_ have sold right along at $4 to $6. Your pick tomor- row PO.49 Sale of $4.50 Reefers at $3.25 $5 Reefers at a Dollar Less. than we'll make and s & Es zx ut an, 1419 N.Y. ave, at “CRESCENT”. fancy lining—ages 11 to 16 oniy—which Eave been selling at $4 r you get on th Reefers Is a dend loss to us and a clear the best $5 Reaf» market. y & thorongh Bicycles Pe aad tanta ay EER ad $4 ae Saleof*7 &*8 Overcoats,'4.98 RS Se ere as at SA OS c elt $7 and §5—your Plek tomorresw t poe ntsignene zi 28-in. wheels—were Parker, Bridget & Co., Straightforward Clothiers, 315 7th St. Bin RRR RESO EARORARATTR Western Wheel Works, Wash. L “i Hosta. o 23, Jr, Mer. HS. OVER EIGHT MILLIONS RECEIVED. great increase to prevent the e deticit going t¢ much higher figur Union Pacific Payment Tarned Into! The “official statement issued by A ‘heimzemsucs: sistant Secretary Howell as to the custo! richie keaasuicgireeein te hase Bech intense’ ipts would “indicate the pellet of the by the $8,584.401.38 paid several days ago on nated GeAL eee ae eee ne the Union Pacitic road. This payment re- BATT reR nen oe ne imates that at the end of the r the customs receipts y, 000,000. For the five to less than $20,000,000, Two of the same amount are to es the defi her payment ll have months of © be mace before the end of the month, a to- oe Dre ase al r the customs receipts 2 = ‘anuary is ex- | bave been $51,164,232, an average of about tal of $17,000,000. The Ist of January 18 ex- | Sys) 00), Ginette, Bor ee Ot about Dected to see the treasury deficit down to | months the receipts must reach $114,000,000, lon, but beginning with the new year the government payments will be ormous. In January nearly $7,000,000 ha: to be paid on quarterly interest, and all oth- er payments will be heavy. It will thus be seen that the estimated a few m an average of $16,250,000 a month. ‘Mr. Howell believes that the receipts will easily reach this amount, and thereby uphold the prognostications of the friends of the Ding- ley law. Other treasury officlals, who have been in the service years, shake deficit of $20,000,000 to $25,000,000 at the end | poen Mm Ine serv ihe (erinata) ieee of June next, figured on by Secretary Gage | powell thinks that in January the receipts in his report to Congress, will come about | will he swelled ae te a 1 in six months, as there will be practically | Sy 'pyo SWclled at least $3,000,000 of the $6, GLot yon distin: ESTER. ish of a man 250,000 necersary by the dutie: ar. the outward show: for sure one knows | no deficit to begin the new calendar y The fora Geantieee oe eee in Se we Little Talore you can Customs receipts will have to ~ | before the passage of the Dingley bill has oe ~ | caused comparatively small receipts from this source for the five months of this year. It is figured that this enormous bulk of sugar nas almost been disposed of, and that large importations will be necessary after tis month. «Place St. NICHOLAS in your household and you need have no fears for the lessons taught your children.» — School Journal. She Century Co, ‘Sakae He. Wicholas Moagaxine for Young Folks Gar- Money back if dissatisfied. ments kept in repair one year free of charge. Write for samples and seli-measurement guide. Open evenings till 9 o'clock. Six Little Tailors, 941 Pa. Ave. N.W. de6-m,w, VEERHOFF GALLERIES, 1217 F St. N.W. Opening and first view of imported Picture Frames and Bronzes. VIENNA, DRESDEN and PARIS ART. OBJECTS. Special Exhibition of Japa- nese Cloisonne. Rear Admiral Selfridge to Fly His Flag Until He Retires. Rear Admiral Selfridge, commanding the European station, has been authorized to delay his return home until February 2 next, on which date he will be succeeded in command of the station by Commodore Howell, now ccmmandant of the League Island navy yard, and president of the beard on armor plate. It was originally in- tended that Commodore Howell should as- sme command of the European station this month, but the date was postponed as indicated at the request of Admiral Sel- fridge, who wanted to fly his flag up to the time of his retirement from active serv- ice, early in February. Commodore Howell, accompanied by his staft, will proceed to Europe next month. Either the Columbia or the Newark will be his flagship. The San Francisco, Ad- miral Selfridge’s flagship, will shortly re- turn to the United States for an overhaul- ing. Pr he pas fe tng of Che Gonty Boat he hs Sampany i Te Yok i 4 ep oy — A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO ST. NICHOLAS is about the best possible Christ- mas present for a boy or girl. An especially strong program has been prepared for the com- ing year,—Rudyard Kipling’s new «Just-So» Stories (fantas- tic stories about animals), serials by Frank R. Stockton, J.T. Trow- bridge, W. O. Stoddard, and otherwell-known writers,— with the best pictures that money and taste can procure. Sr. NicHoLas costs $3.00 a year ; it is not cheap, but «it is the model and ideal juvenile magazine of the world.» HOW TO GIVE ST. NICHOLAS AT CHRISTMAS. * ea Exclusion of Chinamen,. The solicitor of the treasury has rendered an opinion that Chinamen who failed to register under the act of November 3, 1893, ure not lawfully in this country, although they may have registered under the act of May 5, 1892. In an opinion rendered by At- torney General McKenna it is held that Chinamen who have been excluded from the United States by collectors of customs may be summarily excluded without process of law in case of a second attempted entry. ————_-e Greater New York Post Office. The Postmaster General will wait for Cengress to tke the first step in the pro- posed consolidation of the post offices in de7-tf Brandy, Send us the price of a year’s subscrip- Greater New York under one head. He has reese tion ($3.00), and we will send you a large, caused considerable data bearing on the bave your . coe os SP order for’ the richly printed certificate of subscription feasibility of the scheme to be gathered for Brandy you'll re- the guidance of Congress, and this will be quire for the Xmas (see miniature above), with the Novem- transmitted to elther house as soon as a 2 Puddings, Fruit “Cake ber and December numbers. November resolution is adopted calling for it. Mr. t 1 Nd Mince Pies. As with begins the new volume. These two Gary has given a great deal of attention to qt. mane fevanaencierore ar numbers and the certificate you give at the subject since the Greater New York fine flavor. 75e. quart. Delivered. Christmas,—the numbers from January @ | !aw has been agreed to, and the proposed consolidation has the hearty indorsement of the officials of the department. ————_+-e+—_ E-Gov. Waite of Colorado has moved to Decatur county, Iowa, where he is at work on a colonization scheme, the details of which he ‘has not made public, on go direct to the recipient of your gift. THE CENTURY CO., UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK. lonMine 6/4 /4°°ST=PHONE 998. THE DEAL,JS CLOSED St __ Announcement From Baltimore by Mr) Wagner. AGREES TO MG SANLOWS TERMS ———+4_ Satisfaction Aniong the Local & Patrons, CURRENT SPORTING NOTES Special Dispatch to The Fyening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., December 10. We have closed the deal. Reilly goes to Minneapolis. J. EARL WAGNER. The exchange of Baltimore and Washing- ten ball players, described in yesterday's Star, was practically effected last night, when Mr. Wagner notified President Young tkat he had accepted Mr. Hanlon's terms. The exchange would no doubt have been brought to a happy conclusion Wednesday nigh: but for the fact that a telegram ‘rom Mr. Wagner to Mr. Hanlon was delivered at the latter's home in Baltimore while ne was waiting down town for the message. In that message Mr. Wagner said that he would give the Baltimore Manager until » o'clock to decide on the deal, but as the telegram did not reach its destination un- tl midnight the latter had a loopnole through which to escape. The chances are, had the message gone through in time, that the deal would have been consum- mated that night. Capt. Tom Brown received a telegram from Mr. Wagner yesterday afternoon and left on the 4:15 train last evening for Pnil- adelphia. The owner and captain probably held a conference last nigit in the Quaker city and left early this morning for Baiti- more ie meet Mr. Hanlon at the Eutaw House for a final conference, There can be no question that the two magnates have been sparr.ng for wind, as they have reputations for shrewdness sec- ond to none in the big league, and a fear that one will get the better of the otner is what is blocking negotiations. .On paper the exchange looks to be all in favor of the Washington club, but Mr. Wa not relying on-looks. He knows that De Montreville and McJames are considered stars in the base ball world, and gives them up he wants to be positiy he receives their equivalent. The Wash- ington club has about eight pitchers under reserve, but quantity does not count in base ball, quality being the prime factor. Nopps has a better reputation than Amoie, and Tom Brown is a shrewd one when it comes to placing a player's ability, and should he conclude to take Amole it is almost a@ cinch bet that there is little be- tween the two south paws, either way, as to ability. The Washington club needs g000 left-handed pitcher, and, from this distance, it looks as if either man would fill the bill acceptably. Manager Hantfon's Opinion. It will be interesting to read what Man- He last ager Hanlon thinks of the exchang Was seen by a newspaper reporter night, and discussed the deal with coi erable freedom, though it must be conf that he did not exhibit much enthusiasm over it. ere not for thé necessity of getting rid of Doyle,” he said, should not con- sider the deal for a minute. L have been shinking over it very seriously today, and I have come to the conclusion that if 1 gocs through we are going to get the worst of it in a playing se1 But harmony will be restored, which is a big thing, I can sure you. Young MeGann, of cour not an eyen exchange Doy one of the greatest all-round in the bus MeGann, on the n unknown quant! treville and Reitz I consider about a standoff, though there is no getting aw from the fact that Henny is a great ball player. He is so absolutely sure on ground ave the least terr no Means as sure, but he is young, 2 of learning, and is a better batter z, whieh, J think, makes the trade ¢ “As for MeJame think there 1 do not that Bal- timore is get virler for a firsi-class man. The two not equai, by hy means. MeGann, Demontrevilie MecJames make a fair good trade Doyle and Reitz, and Amole is, therefore. thrown in for me If Wag has as much bi I credit him ul, for he or any one else can sce that he is getting the big end of it. reasons for offering Amole were explained in yesterday's Herald Wagner's original. proposition was to his manager, Tom Brown, have the pick of my left-handers—Nops or Amole. Now I don’t believe in doing business that w: Perhaps Brown would not make up his mind until spring, just as we were starting south. Wouldn't I be in a pretty pickle all winter, not knowing which man he was going to take? No, I did not like it. There- fore I wired back, “Take Amole.’ Now, be- tween t wo men there ts little to choose. Poth are young and have much in common. I consider one as good as the other, but thought that Nops, who has had the longer experience in Baltimore, and knows the men here better, would be the best one to keep. So I offered Amole to Wagner; but he did not take to the proposition. Well, maybe the deal will not be made, after all, for if I can get another deal through, and I am contemplating one now, of course I shall let this Washington one g Brown to Be Manager. Several of the Washington enthusiasts who pay particular attention to base ball legislation and players, have expressed themselves as being afraid that Doyle's disposition may prove detrimental to the success of the Senators, and that he and Captain Brown will not be able to pull to- gether. Should Doyle finally land in Wash- ington it is Mr. Wagner's intention to make Brown manager of the club and handle the team from the bench, while Doyle will be made field captain, and it can easily be seen where a player with irritable temper- ament would be a detriment to the club. In last week's Sporting Life a writer says that Doyle's pugnacious actions on the field are simply the result of environment, when he was made manager-captain of the New York club it was at a time when the Baltimore club was sweeping every- thing before them, simply on account of playing dirty ball. Doyle saw this, and started out on the same line, but failed, as his companions Were not of the kind to back him up. But hig Individual work was of such a nature that it struck the fancy of the Baltimore, players, and Manager Hanlon was persuaded to sign him. Doyle did not care to go to Baltimore, but he was persuaded to go tothe oyster city, and his fine reception finally ‘led to his signing an Oriole contract. With the birds he struck congerial company until, his fine work over- shadowed the stars that had been shining for a season or more, and then came the factional jealousies, Doyle's Serappiness. Doyle's scrappiness was no doubt first developed under Captain-Manager Tebeau, as with that leader he first came into the big league. Western writers say that when a young player with Canton and Columbus, Ohio teams, he was quiet and reserved, but being naturally of a pugnacious tempera- ment, his environment—Cleveland, New Ycrk and Baltimore—brought this high qualification in base pall to a great state of cevelopment. The writer in the Sport- ing Life said that should Doyle be sur- rounded with players of a milder tempera- ment, and be given to understand that pugnacity was not expected of him, he would prove as gentlemanly a fellow as er Gonned a uniform, But a listless play- er—never. Doyle's energy would not al- low this, ard this qualification is what Washington wants as much as his base ball ability. A player that is never beaten is almost worth his weight in gold to any club, and although: we cannot charge the Senators with being “quitters” out at Na- ‘Women are more ‘cunning than men in conceal- ing gray hair and baldness, and are wiser in se- lecting antidotes. Hall's Hair Renewer is a faverite with them. tional Park, their work on the road cer- tainly took on a yellow hue, and for this reason alone the Senators can easily make room for Jack Doyle. As to being a congenial lieutenant for Captain Brown, a fact that should not be lost sight of is that Doyle wrote an earn- est letter to Mr. Wagner a month or so back, assuring the club owner that he would like to play in Washington above all other places, and that there would be no trouble about Brown and himself working in harmony. Tom Brown is one of the shrewdest base ball leaders in the country, and with a man like Doyle to carry out his orders on the field, there can be no question as to the strength of the combination. MICHAEL AND CHASE. The Two Great Riders Terms for a Race. The terms for the greatest indoor cy- cling race ever arranged, a match be- tween the wonderful little Welshman, Jimmy Michael, and the English crack, A. A. Chase, were completed in New York yesterday afternoon. Unéer the articles binding the men to race, and signed by their respective tman- agers, D. G. Shafer for Michael and W. T. Walton for Chase, the rivals will meet in a single race or in a series of three races, if the latter plan proves feasible, at thirty miles paced, the first race to take place not later than January 10 next. The place for the trial of speed was not named, but it is a practical certainty that it will be in Agree WHY CORNELL HOLDS OUT. Wants to Be Assured of Other Races at New Haven. ‘The Yale-Harvard-Cornell boating situa- tion is unchanged as a result of the meet- ing in “Albany Wednesday of Captains Whitney, Goodrich and Colson, and the crews of the three universities are no nearer to or farther from a race than before. It looks very much as though the final outcome will be that Cornell will row at New London. The principal cry at Cornell University at present is that no matter what happens Cornell should give a race to Pennsylvania, and it is the unani- mous sentiment of the council also, so that there is no question about there being a Cornell-Pennsylvania race the coming season. Coach Courtney expressed himself in emphatic terms on the subject of a race with Pennsylvania, being heartily in favor of it, even if Cornell has to row ten other races. Courtney, Cornell's coach, denied that he is unalterably opposed to the New London ceurse. On the contrary, he likes it just as well as any other course that has a cur- rent. He contends that any course that_has a current is an unfair course, but New Lon- don is as fair a course for three miles as can be found anywhere. What it is for four miles he says is not known. He says: “As I understand it, the objections of Cornell to New London is the disadvan- tage that Cornell will labor under as com- pared with the advantages that Yale and Harvard will have. The latter crews will have their commodious quarters which they have had for years, with everything at their command, besides knowing every- thing relative to the tides and whims of the river. If Cornell goes to New London we lose for a week the most important part of our training season the use of our coach- ing launch. Then the men will be taken to makeshift quarters on the river. which will have none of the accommodations pos- sessed by Yale and Harvard. “It 1s right here, it seems to me, the justness of Cornell’s request for an agreement for other races comes in. If Yale and Harvard would agree to admit Cornell to the race for the next four y then Cornell would put up with the di vantages this + which, though small, perhaps might lead to her defeat, with the outlook that she could retrieve herself in the next races. If Cornell was assured of a race at New London for the next four years she could start immediately to per- fect permanent headquarte: there, thus obviating the disadvantages spoken ‘of. It would not be reasonable to assume that Cornell would go to expense of prepar- ing permanent quarters just for one race. “You will see in these facts are good reasons why Cornell is so anxious to ar- range for future races before agreeing to row at New London, and that it is not prejudice against the course or the people of that town. that “AN AMERICAN HE Mr. Lehmann Corrects 1 garding English Mr, Lehmann, the Engl pression Re- Instit h oarsman, who is coaching the Harvard University crews, has made the following statem: ing the charac! ics of the Royal Hen- ley regatta, ay subject of the estab- jishment of an American Henl “Those who speak of an Amerie: ley do not appear to me to unc quite what our ish Henley is. gatta in England is not held in connecti with any collegiate association or au cial body of affiliated clubs. Subject to the amateur definition, the big events for eights, fours, s and singles are op: to the whole world. The coileges (but the university boat clubs) of Oxford a Cambridg> compete at Henley. So does the pander Club, which is formed alm of Oxford and Cambridge men. st other competitors may be men- the tioned Thames Rowing Club, ing Club, the Mosley Boat Club, the Re London Rowing Club, the the Kingston Ro Chester Rowing Club and the 1 ef Eton and Radley. The one mile and five hundred and fifty y in length, ard the water is non-tidal. 1 of the water is, therefore, chool boy course is same. e race between Oxford and Cambridge over the tidal course from Putney to Mort- lake (four and a quarter miles) is held just before Easter. The college races at Oxford are held toward the end of May; at Cambridge in the beginning of June. Hen- ley regatta usually begins about July 9. There is, therefore, plenty of time for col- leges which have been successful in their local races to reform their crews and send them to Henley. Those university men who may not be rowing in a college crew en- tered at Henley can be, and often are, drafted into the crews of the Leander, Lon- don, Thames or Kingston clubs. “Though it would undoubtedly be possi- ble to establish in this country a series of college races which should result in bring- ing together the two best college crews of the year over a four-mile course, these coutests would not in any way resemble Henley regatta. The nearest analogy to our Henley would be brought about if, for instance, the rowing colleges of America were to enter crews at the annual regatta ef the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen of America. “I do not express, nor have I expressed, any opinion as to the desirability of estab- lishing an American Henley or a general intercollegiate regatta. There are obvious difficulties in the way, and not the least of these is the lack of any general desire amongst American university men for the establishment of such a regatta.” Regarding the reports that the subject was to be discussed at a dinner of Harvard men tn this city, he sald: “The dinner at Washington on December 15 is a private dinner, and no intimation has been given to me that the question of an ‘American Henley’ or any other ques- tion of public interest In connection with athletics will be brought forward for dis- cussion. Nor do I believe that any such discussion will take place. “FITZ” SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF. Big Fighter Declares His Wife's Stntements Were Unauthorised. ROCK ISLAND, IIL, December 10.—Bob Fitzsimmons thir afternoon said the state- ment that his wife, who is now in Milwau- kee, had consented to his going into the ring again, providing he would first meet Corbett, was untrue. “My wife never said any euch thing,” he said, “and even though she had given her ecnsent, I would not give Corbett another ckancy’ As I have said many times before, I ar®hrough with prize fighting. Ten-Pin Match Postponed. The ten-pin match between the Carroll Institute team and the Baltimore Catholic Ciub, arranged to be played tomorrow even- ing in Baltimore, has been postponed until after the holidays. President Young’s Staff of Umpires. President Young of the National Base Ball League is hard at work making up his slate for next season's umpire staff, and the selections will soon be announced. It is certain that Lynch and Emsli will be reappointed, and Carpenter will probably be | | © \ : BREWSTER & CO., (of Broome Street), Broadway, 47*"to 48% St. NEW YORK, Carriages and Road Wagons The acknowledged standard. It having been brought to our notice that we are being confounded with a defunct concern formerly advertising a similar name, we would inform the publio We are stil! at the above lo- Cation, where we have been for over twenty-five years, lo-4t given a place. George Wood and Clark, the old Oriole catcher, can have ments if they desire them. Ed wood has a good record in the stern League, and may be asked to join Young’s staff. Arlie Latham’s friends are urging him for a place, and the veteran has President Young’s good will. He Is al- most sure of a berth on the staff. Haskell, the best of the Western I is also likely to hold the league players next season. Western Defeats Business. ‘ague umpi Indicator on The Western High foot ball team defeated the Bu School at Georgetown fleld Wednesday by a score of 4 to 0. This makes the tie betwi these teams for third place in the interhigh ool championship. The teams now stand in the following order: tral, Western, Business. dastern, Cen- District Division, L. A. W. District of Columbia Division of the L. A. W. will hold a meeting at Typographical Temple, 425 G street northwest, this even- ing at 8 o'clock. The new constitution is to be acted upon at this meeting. —_ ALASKA SCHOONER OVERDUE Augusta, From Copper River, Spoken in Storm Off Victoria. Rosalie Brings Latest News From Skaguay and Dyea—Municipal Government Organizing. SEATTLE, Wash., December 10.—TR schooner Augusta, from Copper River, Alaska, is ten days overdue, and some arxiety is felt on her account. Monday night a heavy storm prevailed. The steamer Farrallon p: steam schooner answering the description of the Augusia off Victoria. A passenger spoke the ves- sel and her master told him that they were from Copper River with five passer on board. One of the fi ers is George B n= nicks, who, in cent letter to James Wanier, told of a rich quartz find in th ‘copper River district. It was a ledge sixty five feet wide, free milling assaye $2) to the ton. The Augusta left the latter part of October for River. he from 5 thirty-tive B. son his way out from Dawson dog train and dw arrive guay in meeting bh were government! nated for cor cilmen. being constructed at D: wagon road between Bennett hav bee completec 1.00) men are scattered betwe Horse Rapids and Skaguay nadian police have warned ail bound for n to turn back they hav of provision: eee eee COTTON CARGO ABLAZE. Freight Sten han Suffers a Loss of $15,000 by Fire, W YORK, December 10.—Flimes were discovered tod. in the central hold of the freight steamship Pathan of the Mo- line, which was being loaded in North river with cotton and railroad iren for Chin. The fire s kept confined to the centwil hold. There were about 30) bale of cotton in the hold. which were nearly ruincd by fire and water, The damage is estimated at $15,000. The v, which coasisted of about thirty-five men, Japanese and Malays, was bac and huddled together in the for- ward part of the ship, but none of them The ship, which hails from y, Scotland, was very litte dam- ———- SEARCHING FOR HIS BROTHER. Michael Met ol, a Wealthy Miner, Secking His Brother John. CHICAGO, December 10.— Michael Me- Cool, a wealthy mine owner, whose home is in Philadelphia, is in Chicago searching for his brother, John McCool, whom he has not seen for twenty years. The broth- ers parted In Chicago, each to seek his fortune. Michael vent to Colorado and be- came rich through fortunate investments in the silver mines. Then he began a@ search for his brother, but up to three months ago had found no trace of him. Ai that time he learned that his brother ago, sick and in destitute cir- A search of the hospitals and charitable institutions has so far been without result. SS CHICAGO UNIVERSITY PLANS. Negotintions Being Made for Afilia- tion With Rush Medica! CHICAGO, December 10. — Negotiations are said to be urder way looking toward the affiliation of the University of Chicago and the Rush Medical College. President Harper of the university left for New York last night to visit John D. Rockefeller, and it is believed the visit has an import- ant bearing on the question. ee Schroeder is Dend. December 10.—Mrs. Fred Schroeder, who was shot in the right shoul- der by her husband last night after a quar- rel, died of her injuries today. Schroeder put a bullet into his temple when the po- lice forced the door of his room. He died instantly. cot George Julian Harney Dead. LONDON, December 10.—George Julian Harney, the Chartist leader, died at Rich- mond yesterday. He formerly conducted a newspaper in New York, and his second wife taught school in Boston, Mass. > Edward H. Phelps Dead. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., December 10.—Ed- ward H. Phelps, fifty-five years of age, died today. Until a few years ago Mr. Phelps was the principal stockholder in the Phelps Publishing Company, publishers of the Springfield Homestead, New England Homestead, Farm and Home, the American Agriculturist, and other periodicals. ee The famous Home ranche of ex-Senator S. W. Dorsey at Chicos Springs, Colfax county, N. M., is to be converted into a sanitarium for consumptives. Xmas shoppers will ful treat for mous AL! CREAMS of China are not only dainty and ac- ceptable, but they cost little. Especially so here. We did some wonderful buying—we're selling at wonderful prices. if} Rn lat . violet pat - » Ue sof Plates, Cups tnd i Trays of all descriptions $1.19 Extracts. & Gallet's. ubin’s. Pinend’s us RARBUTEAL eX at odors, ORO —We can well take the lead with perfumes. Such an im- mense line—and then we're agents for many of the most prominent perfume makers of the world. 37c., 42c., 89c., Por tal bottles of QUEEN ANNE, ot TOLLET RACTS bottles with ent glass stoppers d with satin ritbon, The Best aur “uae DIC. OZ. Silverware. An immense stock of all the little novelties. Presents for everybody. Prices wonderful for their lowness. Sterling Silver every the “true articles that r y high grads and rich—only c. Nothing will never » Be, 24e. 4c iades) 88 Solts Bottles, sterling sil ee gold 4 Be pouns, p Jars, large uxes, sliver tops etling and gold $1.21 “ Mat Broshes Tablets, silver trimmed 3 pleces Hair Brushes i, less than others ask. Mertz’s Pharmacy: lith and F Sts. + = ate-75d > Se + ; : Fs : = i Fs Fs : + : Fs : = Ks : * i i Fs F Fs Fs + : = i + 3 De ee el et Open evel ' Dress Suit Cases, $2.75 & $3.00. valne on earth SILK HAT BOXES. solid leather, in different colors. A | splendid Christi as gift, From $3.50 [2] te $10. $| Goods laid side until wanted ¢ 425 7th 4 Kneessi, Sif.2: We Repair Tranks. dele 28d 35 > Cake A new enke that we'll put p ‘Reeves’ New ‘ Chocolate Flake ‘25 « each. 11209 F Street. on sale tomorrow for the first time. Very delicate, choco- late flavor, delicious, light and flaky. Corns end bunions need not imoe es sesens7 relief eng) perma- nent cure’ to effected by) shearing shoes made on imoders fasts : ! : No. 1105 Penna. Ave, N.W. °