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HALDEMAN. 1733 I cnneylvanla avenue. Cor. lolli anil II. Cor. 15lh and O. Out' proliutlona arc all selected for their excellence anil to mcctthe wants of rcjlncmviitand good taste. Their true value will be appreci ated when examined ami compared with other goods. POPULAR G03D5, POPULAR STYLES, POPULAR PRICES. Sliii'ts to Measure. Tyssowski Bros., ImportrrM of Men' Wear. Cor. loth mill U. Cor. 15lli ml o. DRY CHAMPAGNE. MR. LOUIS KOEDi:ili:it In now shipping to tlio Unite! Mates a lry champagne known ai Iho "dRAND VIN SUC," wUlcU la of the Bimo liiph grado M thu "CARTi; BLANCUK," nt jireaent fililpped by lilm, and which lias been bo favorably rcculvdl by tljo American Vubllu. ' lit 4 wlum are tlio llneat Quality that can Imsutit from Kraiite, ami ho feels confident tUntlbe uow.lry vrlno "111 meet with frluuds wheruver It In known. I'KICE: Quarto, $30.20. riilie, $32.20. fob bam: hv J. H, MAGRUDER, 1417 A'cw York Avenue. t)e2H 8m .T . .1 . JDli. CKER, llll . MI jjKjfialUUTHWIiBT. nOOJiHKLLmt, STATIONKlt, and i: suit a vim, (Mill AM) lVKllliIRCI r.NUH.VVING A SPECIAL FEATUHK OF MY BUSINESS. Jalil HO it 1. 1 i'i:m,vhh,v.inia avenuk. JOHN F. PARET, STATIONER. AcoinplctollaooftliollKsrHrATIONEllY. OUtll ENGKAVINO of all kinds and for all pur poses, mim.ly AltTlHTS' MATERIAL. ni(Ai;iirr.st(r.."4 Mini'iira. ritl!l'AUi:i) CANVAS. NEWKISYISDbTHETUU. I'.lt-l, till, ANII WAi'Iilt COLOllS, I'INU DKlSllKS, ETC, AT FRED. A. SCHMIDT'S, few I j- n i ninth Hrur.hT. lllalluKiilxlicd lllloiun(H, .Vasli. Cor, N. Y, Star. One nt tlio hindsoiuest ami most sinking looking men In llio Iilpluraallo Corps la Mr. Charles de struvc, llio llusslan Minister, llo la not unllka tbc Einperor ul Germany In nppoarincc, although, ol rourse, a much younger man. That no la a general lavorllo nnd goes out a grout ileal Is a familiar lacl In aoclel) I. lie all llusslaus of llio higher claaa, lie I auacoimpllilio I linguist nnl an extremely pol. Islic I and courtly man. Ill hearing la ratner mili tary Hun otuiwlso, but no luau heller understands tlio art of nuking Milium t ugreoible, or can upon njoauiunturn uciiuplliiiciil wltli grculcr ncalucaa '1 bo frcni.li Mlulatir, M. '1 ueoiloro lloualan, la alao a groat society man, ami an ludcfutlgablo vlallor. When he ant i sine here liu cmld .Hardly apeak a word of English, hut now no has qulto iinitorod tlitl dlnlault tougiia M. Ituu.iau waa for nearly tivtiuy ye.iralu llio niai, notably at 'luula. llo liaa niqulrc I iji.ii.Ii of llio orlintul manner In aplle ol lila I'rtmli inrcinage. In ii'lurMnti ItzhoiulgUt ril lly oolukan f ira Turk, liU ilmk unlorlug biting raiher more auggestn o of llio Orient itian Iji Hello 1 rauie. - i m I'liu llrlill'Kroiiiil Hal I.ofl. Illarllord L'ouraut.Noy, 1I7.J 'I'licio wiaacry trylug IktIo.1 In a yuung brlilc grnom'a llio I Ilia wick, llo bad aoourcd imuupe for nliuaelf aud iirMa to New York liy Hoaiuor. llicy liu irded tlio boat an I wmt in u at uo-nwiu, aud ImdJiiU laid down tlmlr liglilir luggigo wlien it naaillai omul lint mmitililiig bat Ikiu led lio Ulml. '1 liu nrl Il:iiii:u i ualii'il out, luruingtliu key In luo PivL (rum llio forco ul luiliclof liui.it, aud wml up luwn witii tlio key In Ida puiKil. Wiiru be got Uatk It wua lii no Hie boat a liumlrcd foit from luo loik uud lila lirlJo '.vlUllr waving lar baud Irom tiioatalu romii iiliiluiv, 'llio boat got wiiuemlltxi donii llio rlvir bol lrn llio linpriwiucil brlib, waaablo to cuiuuiuuli ate wllb uu iililtcr of llio boat, wboun. lovkcd lieriloorwltunpaaakey, llowover.iliobrlilc groom oauglit a tram uul vraa able to leaoli Hie Cruiuivtll Ian Hug litloro llio lw.it. I,' uti old iJjo uboiil llio ooi ran o( true love. mm VOLUME XXI. THE LOUNGER ON THE AVENUE "Well, no tiaro got tlio Dmitry nnortlon bclore u at last, and It will give na troablebetoro we ro done nllh ll,"obcrvcd a very prominent New Englandtr, a member of Congrcaa, who has glienttto flihciy matter rmicii atlcnilon. "The bectclary of Iho Treasury replied on Monday, January 10, to the In quiry of the itouao aa lo what conattiictlon the OoTcrnmcnt puts upon Iho wording of Iho law of 1843 touching Iho duties on nah caueht In Cana-dlnn waters, bo far as plnck goes, Iho Secrelaryof the Treasury Ma shown In Ms reply to Congress that lie la not only not afraid of entangling this country In a row wtlh Canada, but that ho has developed the traditional Hibernian haired lo Great Iltitaln. I'll venture to say that such plain language lias never been used by a Cabinet official beforo India cussing the acts of another nation as was used by Mr. tccretary Manning In speaking ol Canada. Listen to this: Mt Is to bo regretted,' says the floc rctary of the Treasury, 'that the Drlllsh North Amctlcan Provinces Irapedo and Impair Iho full frultlonoftho beneficent system of International In tercourse by nn worthy and petty spiles Inlbelr ports against American fisherman.' Hut ho doesn't stop there. After pointing out that wo have alwjys allowed English and Canadian fishing crall to enter our porta whenever they wtsho I, without limitation, the Secretary says: 'Dut there lathlsmatkcddliTer ence, (In tho treatment of KORllsh fishermen In our porta dnd.Amerlcan In theirs.) While this Depart ment, (the United btates Treasury, through Its custom-houses and revenue marine.) protects Canadian fishermen In the use of American port'. Canada brutally excludes Amerloin fishermen from Cana dian ports.' "In diplomacy," continued my fr.cnd, "Ihe word 'brutally nsed by Mr. Secretary Manning Is very unusual. Dut Beo how he concludes i '1 bcllevo tncre never has been In the past, and 1 uopo thcro never will be In Ihe future, sush passionate spite displayed by the officers of Ihls Government as has been exhibited during tho summer past by tho Dominion of Canada toward well meaning Ameri can fishermen!' Why. my dear sir, never in Ihe history of diplomacy has such plainness of Bpccch been known. It ought to make tho Administration mighty solid In New England, for I tell you that wars have begun upon less provocation than this You see Secretary Slannlngchargos'lhc Dominion of C tnada' with this misconduct, and not over-zealous officials, llo Is bound not to let them down easy, but plucklly puis the blame really where II belongs." "What will be tho rcsu.t;" I asked, not knowing what else Bay. "That I can t tell you, Hut here Is tho serious aspect ol the mailer. If Mr. Secretary Uayard had read that answer ol Secretary Man ning ho would never havo permitted It lo go to tho House nnpruned, llo was Informed last full, as I happen to Know, that llio English Cabinet and government would eland by Canada In her rigorous enforcement of Ihe Treaty of 1913. When Lord Salisbury last July became 1'rlmo Minster, ousting Gladstone, this fishery question was prominent. Salisbury gavo the lion. Mr. Foster, Minister of Fisheries nnder the Canadian government, positive orders to confiscate every American vessel caught encroaching upon Canadian groundB, or those so claimed. Mr.Fhelps.onrMlnlsteratLondon, beard of this, and wrolo a very positive letter to Lord Balls- bury, which somehow got Into print at the time. "Well, V am not sorry Manning has done ttiH Now we shall see what Mr. Cleveland Intends to do. The subject has been brought to Canada's attention by Mr. Manning's paper In a way that cannot be passed over, and a way, too, that cannot but no cv tremoly Impressive. Just at present Ihe Governor General of Canada Is having troublo enough at home. Sir John McDonald's Cabinet labreaklng up, and the Dominion Parliament will probably bo dis solved and a newelcctlon ordered. Sir John Mac Donald is Frlme Minister, and has been Inomw, I think, since 1819. He has grown very rich upon his official salary, I suppose, which Is about t-3,500 a year. Bat from a poor man, worth pcrhapst'.ooo,U Is said that Sir John Is worth $1,000,0(0, and people will talk, yon know. It Is certain that during nlsad ministration many great internal Improvements have been completed, Tbe Canadian raclflc la one. The breaking up of Parliament will, of course, be something or a set-baik lo having Ihls matter promptly disposed of, lama Republican, but I am also an American, aud for my people. The Adminis tration, In this matter, has acted with boldness In an nouncing Its position. I and my Hepubllcan col leagues will stand by It In all such questions as this. It will give the pcoplo confidence that Ihe old-lime American pluck has not all ebbed away, aud Hut there are still left those who do not fear to say what they think, taoujh they may anuso Ihe D.ltlih Lion In doing sd." Though they gnard Ihe secret sessions of the Sen ate very closely, enough has leaked out concerning that held on Tncaday last, and the debate which en sued, to mako It a matter ur regret that tho Informa tion laid beforo Iho Scnato cannot be given to Ihe wholo country. The Scnato went Into secret Bcsslon on that day to consider a resolution aulhorlz ng tho President to enter Into negotiations with tho Nlca ragnan government for the purpose of ohtalulng Ihe right to construct an Intcr-Oceanlo canal acroaa that State. The resolution Is due to tbe watchful csre or the State Department, which hasposltlvo evidence thai the Lessepa scheme will be backed up by the government of France whenever occasion makes It necessary to do bo. The Intrigue between the French and certain Central American politi cians Is now (ally understood, and It was thought that the United States had better take Immediate meaiures for Its protection. M. Lcaieps Is simply repeating In his second advcnluro the steps taken tn obtain tho Suez concession from tho Khedive Ismail, and to gain the approval of tho I'rlraoMIn later of the Sultan. It seems that part of Mlnlalcr McLano's business on bis visit to America last sum mer was to Inform the Secretary of stato more folly concerning tho wily old Frenchman's Intcn tlom.and to urge upon our Government that It losi no time In obtaining the right from Nicaragua to construct an American canal acroas the Isthmus. We as a nation have been slow lo act upon this Im portant matter. It Is fortunate that a beginning baa been made that may lead to practical results. Tbe city ol New York has become alarmed at Its unprotected condition, and tho Chamber of Com merce represented by Home of the wealthiest mer chants and bankers In Iho city baa made an earnest move in the direction of a remedy, January s iho Chamber at a full meeting adopted resolutions that earnestly request Congress to pass Mr, Cox's National Defense bill, appropriating f 30,000,000 for seaport defenses. Bo far so good. Hut they are In earnest. On Tuesday, January II, a committee of bankers, members of the Chamber of Cominerco committee, appointed at tho meeting mentioned, appeared beforo tbe appropriate committee and made a strong argument In favor of tbe protection and defense nf New York Harbor. This is as It should bo. When Ihe merchants and busy racn of the country pretermit their usaal race after money long enough to ask Ihe Government to disburse tho money tbe pcoplo pay Into III coffers for Ihe people's protection, mere Is a strong probability of tho re. quest being granted. Anyhow It is a comfort to seo that New York can be la earnest sometimes, and about something besides inoro money, "You may think Mrs. Langtry a handsome woman, If you like," sal I a loading Mlunesau offlclal, "but wait till you aee the wire of Governor Cush Davis. She la the beauty of the world) Her husband litis Just been elected Senator In placo of McMillan, and you will see bis wife here. Not since Ihe shepherd I'arls was constituted a coinmlttco of one to award tho prlzo of lovcllnosi, and give It 10 a mortal beauty rather than a goddess, has this carlliiceua lovelier woman than she of whom I speak, What Is her typo of bsauly, yuu askf Illess you, Idout kusw. Her type Is Just lo be tho most beautiful crcaturo that Nature could cvoivo from earth aud air In her most charming mood Mrs. Davis has a face as perfect as was Helen's of Troy, the figure of Venus Auadyomcns, tho pecrlcaa goddess, assho was born loto full being and perfect beauty fiout I'aphlan foam, aud tho step of swift-tooted Alalanla 1 Wby,Mra, Langtrr Is the best product of a worn out civilization, from which the vital forces of Llio havo been worn out by Iho ago 1 .Mrs. Dim represents the West, where the air aul water areas yet uncou. tamluitedby coataot with au overplus of poople, where from tbe sur? Ivalof the fittest tho most perfect types of the humau race are evolved," Thin U tho tribute paid lo fcinmluo beauty by au enthusiastic Minncsotau, whose Ualway warmlh Is kludled Into enthusiasm by surpassing lovellneiu, but Mrs, Da vis Musi be exceedingly beautiful. "Uu you kuow. her?" I Inquired of the uctr relative of u Northwestern Congressman, herself 11 charming woman. "Yes, Idoindsliodcscrri'iall that nan bo said of her, I haven't met her for three years, but (ben sho was much the haiidaouust wiuiuu I had over met, bho Is tall and lias a lltlio, grateful Oguro that matches her porfeel KiiglUh face, M10 baabrowahalr,lliat lupaz-broivii, Iho lawny hue loved of tbo poets, aud eyes of tho moat 1 harming brownish-gray, Shu win mako u sensation lu Was'ilugton, I am sum, Sho is cxtrtt'icly clever, yeryamulllous, talks well, aud If Bho wlthta any person man or woman to like her, that person )utt has to do It." Now, when one protly woiuatt speaks In such terms as these ol uuitlicr pretty woman tlio ouo spoken of must bo ycry IiuuWjuiu Indeed. ,ou!inunf. A la 1y sends mo a Tery'prclly noto, In which she aaysi "It Is a beautiful custom, that has come down to us from Iho far-away centuries, which makes it proper for a man who destly loves a woman to be stow upon her, alter she has promised tobecomo his wife, a ting, (that, having neither bcglnnlngnor end, Indicates Ihe eternal nature oltruo love,) In which a precious stone or stones may he sot, emblematic ol tho appreciation the giver has of the priceless glfl sho has bestowed upon him. According to the Oriental leaching, each stone of value his n special Influence at a particular time. Thus arnby worn by a woman tnrna pale when tier lover Is In danger, a:dS'jon. I send you Iho following list of stones whoso Innutnco U happiest and best lo the giver and lo Ihe receiver In each month fa tho year. It comes from the scat ol all learning of this sort, tho Brahmins and high ptlestsof H10 Hi. Wo may laugh at these things, but certainly thero U nine la them than our phttosnyny can comprehend. This Is tho list: "In January give your lovn narnct; It will Insure constancy nnd Ddellty In everything ho or sho promises. "February Atnuhy.t; It Is n preventive of Jeal ousy or violent, unreasonsble rage or passion. "March Hloodstone; Itwlllglvelobolh cmrsgc, wisdom, and firmness In am let Ion. "Aprll-Diatnondi It protects falih, Innocence, and virginity, (The Orientals say the diamond should never bo given as the m IncHul stone lo a widow or ouo not virgin. It will snrely work evil, bnt It maytio given where It Is tho letter Btonoi then Ita Influence la benenccnt. II may be blended with ruby, sapphire, emerald, turquoise, npil, topaz, bloodslono, Eirnct, and amelhjut.) "May Kmcrald; it Insures truo love, and dis covers false friends. "Agato, (any color;) It gives to both long llio, wealth, and prospcrlly. "July Ituby; It discovers polsona and corrects harm done from mistaken friendship or by false f rlcn la.' "August Sardonyx; It Insures conjugal felicity and prevents Jealousy without a cause. "September bapphlre; It frees from other love or fascination, enrea enchantment, and Insures for giveness. "October Opal ; It gives hope and confidence, sharpens Ihe sight, and increases tholalth nf ihe possessor. "November Toparj Insures fidelity, promotra friendship, and prevents bad dreams. "December Turquoise; Insures faith and gives success, especially In lovo Ho who glvith a tur quoise can never be separated Irom her who re- celvctb It." 'I hU la the lid, and It Is Interesting for more rea sons than one It will bo eecn that this llct Includes many stones mentioned In the Bible, nnd known lo tho Orient Blnro llmo was young. Tbo learned oriental Is the grraleatbcllevcr In Iho mystlo power of precious Hones, wilklo Collins avails lilmiell of this fact In his novel, "Tho Moonstone," and a superstition concerning Ihera Is Inherent almost In humanity, I am sure this list will bo ol Interest to our readers. "You may Ihluk the height of extravagance lu att was reached lu Mrs. Morgan's f 13,000 peach blow aBe,"eald a lady at Mrs. tccretary Itndlcotl's reception last week, "and that Mrs. Stewart's fa mous Melssoutcrmatkcd the acrno In high-priced pictures, but I have seen a picture nvo Inches square that cost its present owner COO.ono francs 1" Ol coarse every one wanted lo know about It, es pecially as the speaker herself Is a wealthy connois seur, and owns some very valuable art treasures. The picture I apeak of la ltaphacl'a Uiblno, nip posed to represent the Three Graces, as tho figures are three women. I said It was II vo Inches Eqnare, To bo accurate, It la Ave Inches long and four Inches wide. It has had a carious history. After many adventures It fell Into iho hands of an Anglican clergyman, the Iterercml Fuller Ilussell, a very wealthy man, whose sole uinnsement was the gath ering together ol the rarest bits of paintings and the most expensive anilquts. When ho died Iho Due D'Aumale Instructed a collector he had often em ployed to purchase for him the Uiblno Raphael, no matter what it cost, Tlio collector had expected to pay a large sum, but when he found thittbla bit of dingy-looking panel for It i dingy looking and anything but attractive In appearance was held at such an unheard or price he hesitated, aud Irlo graphed his patron for Instructions. 'Buy it,' was tho replv, and wllh this order came the Due's check fcril,oool Thus this bit of palming cost $120,000, tbe most expensive work of art, measured In Inches, Iho world has over Known." An Kxlra Nesvlon Probable. Frank Html, solid, earnest, sturdy-looking, was met en routo to tho Capitol yesterday. "Don't you thmk thero Is likely to I13 an 01 Ira session?" he was asked. "Looks very much as II thcro would," ho replied. "Tbo Administration will hardly dare to ictnhc 1 rcasury surplus go on rolling up till next ycar7" "I should think not. I want nn ttra session my self. That will bring on Ihe tariff nght,and tho sooner the better. Public Interest In that subject Is growing stronger. A few years ogoi when I tallied tariff reform no one would listen. Not one man In a hundred then cared a rap about thctarlir. Now I get letters every diy asking mo to deliver lectures on Ihe subject. Tariff reform has got to come, and tho sooner the question la met tbo belter. Let us have an extra session." - WHIMSICAL WELTHA, Very Wild ur Vllrly Wiancrd-Hsw Mio vraa Elllrnicil lu(i ninnnilni;. ilislo. The usual crowd, largc'y composed ol women, packed tho old Circuit Court room yesterday to hear Mrs. WelthaA. Kmmons rontlnuo her testimony boforo the marshal's Jury which has been trying the issuo ol her sanity during Iho past two weeks. In tho morning hour the allczed 11011 rontiws con tinued with her customary vivacity and quick alter nations of feeling tho Blnry nf her married life, bho told of coining home from Navcslnk Highlands to Hie liouso 102i Vermont avenue, of various do mestlo tins with her husband and his unkind re marks, culminating In Iho deed of separation dated November ZS, 1685, which was read lo tho Jury and spoko of certain "papers" to be delivered by her 10 ncr nusoano. 'i ncsc, airs, unuuons aatii, were ino criminating letters she bought from the woman Cira (ur Clara) York (or Howi) In Philadelphia. She surrendered Ihent and helped her husoaud in burn them In tho grate 'J ho witness then explained wllh great plausibility and shrewdness various Incidents which tho physicians relied upon as pnxit of her Insanity, such as tho Christmas Ireo hung with In loinrruous objects, nor calling a lllllo negro "her Christ child," her boasting about her Japaucso um brella, and so on. After tho recess her counsel Interrogated Mrs. Kiumnns further about various hired companions and nlleuiianlB with whom she had become dissutls Bed, and the witness gate her grounds ot dislike. She then recited attempts nt Mr, Uminous to annoy her alter tbo separation, and explained more nf her wild remarks tn Dr. heuipster during her inanima tion by lilm. altrlbtiilng Diem to her unfortunate tendency to Joke absurdly at the most Bcrpius limes and upon Ihe most serious subjects: Coming down to tier departure for New (York at Ihe Instance of her husband, Mrs. Kmmons testified that sho got all her goods together and packed them In tbotruuks which she Intended taking nil 11 her, her letters snd papers being put away lu ouo nf ilicm. I'rofisaor Kmmons assisted in packing; In fact be Insisted on helping, though Bho knew bo waa not able, and he had at last to call the servanls to strapthcin. The letters and pipers Bho was sure ere placed luoue of the trunks, but when It was opened at lllooiiilngdale they were missing "Now,"aldMrs. Kuimous. looking straight at her husband, "I do not mean tn say Mr. Kminous took Ilicm on, no. But I placrd them thcr 01 he wss Iho last to handle tho trunks alter I left llioni, and cure am I the papera wcro missing In New York. "When wo left the bouse lu lako tbo tarrlage, I found that Instead of my own private one thsr had iineof those nowlanglcd concerns you crawl Into fnun behind; I think lliey uro called lloadachci, I moan llerdtcs. (Ureal laughter.) Mndimo Helm mis went to tho depot with ino an I also un Iho I rain. ben tru nrrlu d at Jersey C ly I was placed In a carriage, wllh Dr. Cleiolaad, who said he had been Bent by Dr. Sims to meet mo, and wo sat In the sumo carrtago whtlo being ferric 1 across to Now rk. I was lold when Mr. Kmmons left me In Washlniton 1 was lo no initio Hotel llruusnlck, aud was surprised when we drove rapidly by that bouse. I questioned Dr. Clevilaod, wluiln an awkward way said that every room In the Brunawlik was taken, and that ho had been forced to secure quarters lu a quieter house, llo refused to tell me tho namo of Hie placo alter I repeated llio qucatlou a dozen times, aud at last I called In llio timer togho mo the name of Iho hotel ho was dlrcctod to, llo re piled quickly, 'Tho St. Cloud, mum,' showing I bat he was drilled to his busluess. Alter u long ride 1 he- f:aulo rocoguke familiar points aloug thu roads, audmarks aud places I had ollcn recti, nil I llio ilrcadlul fact was made plain I01110 that I Jvas going to worso than prison, lilumulngdalo Asjlmn. As soon as Ihe trap into which. I had fallen became u'car. 1 fought nllh a'l my energy lu get away from my Jailers, my companion In the car riage. I was too weak and lliey loo strong, but Bllll J never gavo up and kept at It until wo united at Ihe porch nl Iho asylum. 'Ihe llrst dlsiovtry I 111 ulo was seeing my biisban I standing on the porch Willi Iho inns! diabolic, il uud Ueudlati look tinuii his face aloof I lanuotdrlvo out of iiilnd.atid wlilih 1 will never for jit, I was hurried lu through thu door, rusliod to one of the rooms set apart fur luna tics, aud, 10 iiHu iiilld li'riu, was stripped ul my loihing, tlio iiiieiidiiiits treating tnu us llio worst of criminals " At Ihls time. 3:30 1'. M . Mr. (lariult urnali nud said his tllcutwa exhausted, and ho asked itist inn Hearing ueuiijourne! uuiii aiomuy, wuieu was done. Later lu llio .lav Mr, riumous. with her maid In llio Kiix1l.1i fur can und several laity Irleiids, was gduy siiuppiiiguii mo Avenue iu an uucomcrucu manner, Too Jlurli 'I Miry. "More confci lions arc mado and wild,'' cava Iho Hotoii(,'iuvliilhu cities ol Mew jork.l'hliadel. pbla, and Chicago, wllh u combined populalluu lllllo more (ban Hie single city of Carls, ihau In Ihe whole of France. In eaaliol these cities goixlsaru lilmlo by 1U0 ton, and olieu sold lu slnglo orders ranglog fromtiu to ntty barrels each, 'transactions on a similar scale arc unknown In any othvr country lu Ihe word." mmmn VASlILNGTON, SUNDAY 800IKTY CHAT. Mrs- Cleveland hcrsell la tho authority (lor she mule Ihe statement to a caller ycslerday) for saying that tho past week has been a very attceable one lo tho lady at tbo Whllo House. The weather, that Is that part ol It over head, has been most propitious for oii-door duties and p'casurcs. Besides driving nn hour slinost every dav, Mrs. Cleveland lias been very pleasantly occupied with social limits. At her Tuesday reception Irom U M. to 1 P. Mi there were inoro persons present than nn any previous orcaslon. Mm Llcrcland received tn anew Parisian costume ul black rorded silk, made wllh ciosn sleeves ntul closing hlghiip to tho throat. 'Iho trimmings were t Jet, with parscincntcrlo bands down tho tides, llcrnnly ornament was a small diamond pin, worn' ns a fastening lor iho collar. Mrs. Cleveland wore no gloves, ami hadnnler herlclt arm and some times Inner hands anew biak sho was reading when Cillers began lo arrive. Miss Hastings, the President's niece, was with her. Much lo Mrs Clevoland'a regret, Mlsi Hastings weut lo her home at Albany on Friday, Wednesday wat a chiruilnz diy, and after a morning drive out toOak Villa Mrs. Clctelind re ceived tho guests sho hid Invite I la a lunch' on In MIsslUsllngs'BXonor, Tsronty.scven ycung ladles wore preset by tnvltal I n, nnd wllh the hostess and hcrnlcco made fourteen on cither side of the long table with Mrs Clcveltnd at Iho hud. After Ihe nrst formalitv w ire away, Ihe young girls chitted andtalkcl as vming girls always no, a majority speaking nt once, but all bcirlng what ono another sirs, it was a wise an I praper thing In this yonng worn in, nn whom such sncisl rrsponrlbllitv rests, mt to offer these young ladtea nv wlno. Wiro Is Sood, and no ono questions its prtpcr use, but ono oes not like tn read uf a luncheon parly lnvlo up ol young girls at which live sorts ol wines were oflercil. It Is to be hope 1 tho example of tho White Bouse, In this respect, will bo followed hereafter on alt such ocuishns. For the rest ol It, the table waa hoiuilfitlly decorated, the hostess Was In her most sanny mood, and the young guests nro unanimous In tho declaration that they ' n id an awfully good lime." While It may not be q tlio right tn repeat the persinal conversation of ono s hostess, comethlng Mrs Cleveland sill tho other dav, ought not tobj burled In forgcllnlncss It alao shows I he lino Judg ment ol Ihls unusually clever and discerning yonng .oman."Tltcrclsonothlngabout Washington whicn tnmols tuosl charming, nnd It is I ho personal kindli ness overy one seems to feci for me. women are but human, you know, and I unt quite as liable to make mlatskCB as any other person. But I have yet to bear ol a slnglo unkind or hypercritical ppcech imdc nt me. Aud then, too, my receptions, lor trleud", I moan, are from noon Hill o'clock. Pco plo are so considerate In regarding my hours! Why, at llvo minutes pat one ihcru will not bo n person left, whon nvo minutes bolero tho rooms were full. This exhibits a degree of personal kind liness and good feeing that I Ihluk la simply lovely." Tho noon reception uf Ihursdiy was as agreeable as these reunions a'ways are. Mrs Cleveland was attired Inn most becoming robo ol purple velvet, which shots very rondnf. Hhe was aided In entertaining nor guests hy Mrs. Charles Goodyear nud Mrs. Hlcard, of llnlTalo. Atlho Dip lomatic reception given hy Ihe President Ihursday evening, Mrs Cleveland looked royally In a coilttme that was a mlrac'o of Parisian millinery, It was of nirdinil plush, with long coutt train, and corsago low enough to modcstlv dlsnlav Ihe wearer's lovciv neck and upper shoulders. It was the llrst tlmo some ot tho Conn niDinmill'iHe had Been the beau. lifnl voting wile or luo President, and the canacltles of the French longuo for expressions ol admiration; were tested to their utmost by tho gallant ond np preilallro gentlemen representing all foreign civili zations at tho Hepubllcan Court. The reception given by tho President nnd Mrs. Cleveland In honor ol tho Diplomatic Corps Thurs day evening from 0 to 11 wis attended by a very largo company Those Invited wero all the mem bers ol tbe foreign legations, the Cabinet, the Ju diciary, tho Army, Navy, and Marina Corps, otllccrs etatloncd in Washington, benators and Rep resentatives, each Willi ladles of his family, regular correspondents and editors of newspapers, both ladles nnd gentlemen, and some other private citi zens who arb well known by the rreBldent and his wile. Every class Invited was well rcprescntel. The Army, Navy. Marine Corps, and diplomats wero In lull-dress unllorms. The floral decorations In the corridor and parlors In many tcspecta surpasred thoso seen nn any previous occasion at tho White Bouse. This was especially irno ol thoso of the Kast Koom. 1 he mantels were marvels ot the flor ist's art In massing cut flowers and foliage. On each column or tho rdom was a large Bbleld in our national colors Potted plants wcro freely use 1 In groups about the apartment, and smllax trimmed the chnndellers everywhere Tho reception began promptly ato o'clock In tho Blue Parlor. "Mere were but three ladles who stood wllh Ihe President to receive, Mrs. Jlndlcott nnd Mrs. Whitney not bclno) able to attend. Mrs. Cleveland, with her riho of crimson plush, wore a necklace of solltalro diamonds, and a pen dant on ber neck and ornament for her hair of dia monds. Her gloves were long tan-colored gants ae hueae. Mrs. Manning, whom the President had escorted to her place, wore gold-colored satin, com bined with white brocaded velvet; ornaments, dia monds. Mrs. VllaB wore a dainty gown of pale holiotropo silk, garnished with beads or the same shsloand pearl beads. Her daughter wore pale pink, aud Miss lloyno woro blue and plnKcomblned. Miss Manning wore a charmlug gown or white fig nrcd lace over white silk, relieved with clusters nt white chrysanthemums. Mrs. and Miss Sears were elegantly dressed, ono ol the very magnificent toi lets was thst of the wlfo of senator Cheney, of New Hampshire. It was a French crcitlon ol Ivory tlntcd vetoum fititse. Tho train was fan shaped Tho tablicro waa of Brussels net, covered with em broidered flowers ot chenlllo and seed pearls A fringe or pearls fell over Ihe knlfoplcattug at tho bottom lu front. The velvet corsago was open In the 113 K. with a Mirlo do Medlcls collar of pearls, and tho cnflsof tho half long sleeves were flaring, like tho collar. Diamond ornaments com. plcied the costume. Miss Cheney, a rosebud ol seventeen, accompan'cu ncr parents and waB be comingly attired. Mrs, Stephen Vull wore amber colored satin, combined wllh girnct velvet Miss Tllion.who waa with her uncle. Gen Dunn, was ouo nrtna prettiest gins present, and woro whllo tulle, dotted wlthclnstcrsol pink roses Miss Florence Audenn Id, who wore Pale-blue tulle, and Miss Mat lie Mitchell, who was In whlte.and her sister, Mrs. Haudy, were reckoned among tho beauties of tho occasion. Mrs llomcro, who was thu llrst lady or tho Diplomatic Corps on this occasion, wore a mag nluccnt robo of bine satin and many rare ornaments. Mmc. do Iteuterskjold, Mme.de Itujuba, and Mrs Helyar were among tho ladles who wore many su perb diamonds with choice costumes. Mr. tioodo was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Hrooke, and two pretty debutantes Miss Manning, nl Louisiana, nnd n Norfolk (Va ) young lady, Mr, W, V. Corco ran went out niter night lor Iho first tlmo In three pears to an entertainment on this occasion. He so-companlcdhlsgrand-daughlcrand her aunt, Mlas Kustls. Il was a plcaslni; coincidence that this re. rcptlon occurred on Iho Knsslan New Year. It also chanced Hut It was tho fifty-sixth anniversary of tho wedding ulJudgo and Mrs, Lorlng, who were present. Miss Mario Itoossle'B beallh has improved greatly In tho past few months, and she Is now looking very handsome. SherccclvedivllhMrs. Starring, at Iho rcsldcnco of the latter, nn Fifteenth sircct and Massachusetts avenue, on Tuesday. Mrs. ftarrlog s newly. lilted liouso has a must valuable collection of brio a brae, especially oriental articles and rlabi. rutely carved bard-wood furniture. Her studio, which Is the larirest roomllllhebnusp. ban Innn. merable rare articles In Hand many ot Mrs. war ring's own paintings. Hhc had a brilliant reception. Her mother, Mrs. corvine, a beautiful old lady with snow-white hair; Mls norsale. Miss Townc, and Miss Lorlng wero among Hie ladies asslstingher, Miss Lorlng presided nt the tea table. Mrs. star ring wore old gold-colored siilo, with gilt passe, racuterle garniture, and Miss Ilocsslo wore an ele gant gown of black sal In, black loco, and Jet. Mrs. llallett Kllbonrn was qulto sick last Monday, so Miss Kllbonrn did not, as sho had been Invited to do and intended doing, receive n llli Justice Miller's wile. Mrs Kllbnurti. though her health is notgnod, was much belter later tu Ihe week than on Monday, Ham was predicted for lost Wednesday, but It nrldcnlly "deflected," ae the Signal Scrvlco would express It, probably giving way 10 Mrs, Cleveland's luncheon, for the only Ihreo sunny daisthopreilous neck were those ou which sho received. When tho summsryof the weather for the present month is made ready, alter mentioning, as customary, the days on which rain and snow fell, the others might como under tho bead of thoso on which Mrs, Cleve land received visiters or entertained. Tncro are to bo seven teas, It Is said, next Tucs itay.ttic lSili. Misses Caldwell will glvo one from 4 to T o'clock, and Mrs. Filzhugh Coyloondliordaugh ler. Mrs. Goldsborough, will glvo ouethcBamcalicr uooti, Tuesday 1 lenlng.the 18th, Mrs. Frances Wharton and Miss Wharton will bo at homo at 'J o'clock to In vited guests. Many hundreds nf ladles no 1 gentlemen seemed lo be matting rails last Wednesday, The day wai perfect, and tho receptions ot tho rcrldcnccsot t-cc relarlcs Manning, Kudlcntt, and Lamar and of Post master Geueral Mlas wero amoug tho btlghtcst In Ihe annals o( Cahluct receptions. Kachhnatesshsi, bctiral assistants. Mrs. Pndlcott not belug well, her sister, Mrs. Heirs, Miss htars.and Mlas Kiull Mitt, mid iho Secretary of War himself welcomed Iho visitors, Mr, Paris, the arllsi, who has accepted Iho offer of the professorship ot drawing ut tho Military School at Woolwich, Hoglind, will soon sill for En. rope, to be absent an Imleflulin time. He received v Ullors at hts studio last Friday, Mr. nnd Mrs, H. M. Uryaunrouow established In their house. No. iOK Mausachuslts avenue, Mrs, Bryan receives on Fridays. Mrs, Kslhcr Wheeler, of Newport, II, L, who was Mrs, Carroll's guest hero two years ago, hopes ta uotue lo Washington In February, but she has been In such great nillictlou that Iter visit will bo a very different ouo from that sho and her friends had Planned for her pleasure. All through Christmas week site was watt hlug by the bud ot her brulher, Hon. Lawrence, who died 011 New ioir. ilia little daughter has In en under Mrs. Wluc.ers care, (leu. Lawrence's wife, it will bo remembered, was first Miss KvclyiiTuvlur, daughter of iho late Clcu. oral I'ajlor.ot ItiUelly. Tliomrd rcicptloniilvcn bv Senator Kdmunds't wlloauldiugiitcr.ouihe I9lh.fr mi t to I, was, so Iho lin nations iucullucd,"lu niiet Senators uud llielr families." Mr. an I Mrs Tbnniua W. Nclll uud Mlas Coutlr wrlglilhiivolaiuod cards fut January 11 aud II, from 4 to I, Mrs. Feblgi rand MUsJuhnmm Inl nuiid recep tion from 4io7 on Frld ty, iho I lilt, 'I hcio seeiued uu cud lu the lunches, dinners, aud teas of last wei k, T ho luui besot Wednesday were pio-eiuliicut lu many respects, that of Mrs I'levo liul ul Iho vWiltu Ilimso taking Iho llrst plau, whtlulhuso who uttcndoit lust git 111 by Mrs. Patten lonld scarcely liud 11 IJtn lives uinugliu sound Its prul.es lori'ligaticu In uuiy detail, Mrs. Smith, of llostou, whubadforsotuelliuobccu Ibe guest uf her cousin, MUs Kdoa, reuiucd home over a wcrk ago. Miss Kdes had ittaiir visitors whrti she was rmclilug list 'lutsday. lu a few davsMUa lidesliutHSlu liuvu Miss Jarvli.uf Hart ford, the sister ol Mrs. Colt, wltli her 10 spend some lime. MissWurlleldbasagaln bom visit lug her friend, Mrs. Payne, vu MausacUiucltsuvouue. MORNING, JANUARY 1G, Tho cotillons nl the Wcdnesliy Evening Club are the most exclusive In W.atunjton, and tho gentle men of tho committee have every roason lo be grslllled, for they have succeeded In miking the' entertainments at Iho simc llmo I lie most delightful. The second ol Ihe scries, which was given at Ma tint's Hall, Wednesdiynlghl, was larger than Ihe first, all iho chilrs being occupied. The srrange ments, decorations, and mnslo lelt nothing lo be desired. Tho hill room nllhe Mosnnlo Temple was beautifully arranged for Ihe airslr. 1 ho dccorvlons nl evergreens nttd flowers, ncblcd 10 a large number of paintings which ndnrntd Iho walls, served lo glvo Iho air of a prlvato hill room. Tho favors were In CTcrllent taste, nnd formed prelly souvenirs of Iheavcnlng. ThooHlccrsof Iho Amy and Navy who arc members wero in evening dress, and the dresses uf Ihe ladles were remarkably rich and elrgnnl. Tho array of beauty was qullc noticeable One of Hie belles or Iho evening was Miss teats, of Boston. Miss Mitchell was another whoso beauty Is generally admitted. As tor merely pretty women, thcro wss a score or more. Gen hhcrldan was present looking nn at the dinelng, and evidently enjoyed seeing some of hlssenlors in ago whirling In the giddy mazes nf tho soulful wall... Commodore nnd Mrs. Harmony thcFiemh Minister, M Houston; Connl Gain, Mtsa Ilasttrgs, Ihe I resident's niece; Mis Ijimont, Mis Itnslls, Mies Beach, MrB. Tlcknor, of New Yolk; Mrs. Fryer.nf New York; Miss Man ning, daughter uf tho Secretary, and a large number f other invited gucMs were present. Mrs. Bancroft Davis received, and Mr. lie lei Iho German In capital stvl" It went ofr wllh great animation, nnd closed nt hall-past one. Tneslsv evening was ns llvclv as the afternoon li id been. Justice nnd Mrs. Blatchtord nnd Judge snd Mrs. Ilsgner each entertained Indies nnd gen tlemen at n handaoma dinner party, and later Ihe Chief Justice and Mrs. Walto hsd Iho second ol their reccp'lons, and Mrs. John Hay gave a dance for ynung people. Tho dressing at Chief Justice an I Mrs. Waltc's roccptlm Tucsdiy was execp- Honibly beanlllul. Mrs. Audenreld's toilet was by fir tho most superb seen that evening. The gown wis nf whllo silln, almost entirely covered on skirl nn 1 wnlet wllh tho finest point Duchcsso lsce. One side nl tho hick or Iho skirt had a long, Blrilght drapery or whlto tulle, striped wllh wnito satin rihtinn, Sho woro numerous ornaments ot dia mond". Miss Atidcnrcld and Miss Holph were ihe Iwn prettiest girls present. Tho former wore a pearl grav silk, oimblned with brocade, e'egantly mule and trimmed, Mrs and Miss Holph both woro beautiful whllo toilets, trimmed with crystal heads and passementerie, each In a different design Mrs. Tinker, Mrs. Walte'd relative, who Is visiting her, wore n very handsorao whllo tol'ct, with pcari trimmings. She Is very pleasing In manner and ap pearance. Mrs. llltt looked like a portrait ot one ol the belles of tho Mmo. do Pomni lour period, nllh brr gray hair beititilully rolffeil, and a pompon of ntue, isstcneii wnn a pink risonnu niamonus.on lopotlt Her gown was of black velvet and pale blue silk, exquisitely made. Tho black tulle about tho shoulders an 1 bust was fastened In front with a long diamond arrow, Mrs. Kellogg, wlfo or Col. Kellogg, wore a charming bluo toilet, and her niece, Miss Tillman, was becomingly dressed In pink. Senator Chenev a wlfo worn black Chantl'ly lace over red silk of tho new Bhadc called capclnc. On Thurndav very handsonc lunch parties wero given by Mrs Stanley Matthews, Mrs Hymnna, Mrs Hrooke, and Miss Medic. Mrs. Symons's guests were mostly unmarried ladles. nun uniiviiii'ii, niier niieiiuiiiK inn .tiiiiu iivuauj reception Thnrsdsy evening, went homo torecelve her own guests, raanv of whom also went nrst to t ho reception of tho President and Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs. Latnont being detained ut MrB. Stanley MntiliewB'nluucli Thursday, her guest, Miss Warner,' of Bridgeport, Conn , and Mrs. A. A. Wilson and Miss Waller rccrlvcd for ber until she returned, after 4 o'clock. There were n number ot visitors In her parlor all the alternoon. Amostcnjoyablo reception occurred at tho Iilcli mond, In the parlors of Senator Mitchell, of Oregon. IBs wife, unfortunately, waa 111 In bed, but his two pretty daughters, Mrs Handy and Mlas Mettle, and the British Minister's two youngest daughters, hos pitably entertained tho visitors, wio wcro many. What may be their last rcccpltou In Washington waa held last Tuesday by the wife ant daughters of Governor-elect Green, of New Jersey, who is to be Inaugurated Governor next Tuesday alternoon. Of course all his family will be present at the cere monies In Now Jersey, but the ladles will return! here to remain until the first week tn February. The lidlos of the Metropolitan Hotel glvo a very enj jyable dance, concluding with a gcrraan, Wed nesday evening. Thcro was a large attendance, ' made up mostly ot Southern and Southwestern con gressmen and their families and friends. Last Sundav evening Baron von Alvcnslcben.the German Minister, gave a very handsome dinner party, at which the guests were mostly youogt people. Mrs. Washington McLean entertained at dinner yesterday guests who wero asked to meet Miss Ulalne. Senator Stanstord's wlfo had a charming recep Hon last Thursday. Her house is most sumpluouBlyl furnished. The dining room was presided over that diy by Miss Fclton, who served hot bouillon from n Urge silver urn. The nntply-provlded rclreshment tible was charmingly adorned with nowers, frutts, tine silver, glass, aud china. Gen. Ilazcn hears oltcn and very good news from; his wile, who has decided to spend tho winter In Paris. Instead of at Nice or Cannes, as Bho Ihojght nl doing when sho left here, bho has been In Paris since shortly alter she landed In I.uropc. Secretary Lamar's bride was not hero to recclvo last Wednesday, but It la expected she will be at homo In her husband's rcsldcnco In Washington on Iho 19th. l-.ist w cdncsd ly tho secretary's daughter and naughtcr-ln law had several assistants In enter taining the througot visitors who called nnd inado the time of all who came pasa most agreeably. Mrs. I'olsom'a reccptlonlast Wedncsdiy morning, between Hand I, brought together fully fifty visit ors, some gentlemen as well as many ladies railing nnher. Miss Hastings, who was dressed rcidy for Iho lunch given later that day by Mrs. Cleveland, prosldfd at the tnb'o lu tho pretty dining room, uud poured entree, whllo Miss Waller, at the other end, poured chocolate. On Tuesday Secretary Manning's wife gavo a lunch to niarrlod ladles. Invited to meet Mrs. Cleve land. It was one of the most pcrlcct entertain ments ui me week. Wednesday evening the Swedish Minister and Mine, do IteuterskJ ild cutertilucd guests at dinner. A lunch was given Wednesday by Mrs. Hughcr, the daughter of Mr. Washington McLean, formerly of Cincinnati, lo young ladles, who wero asked to meet Miss Phipps, ol Cincinnati, who Is visiting Mrs. lluglicr. The lea given Wednesday from 3io0 by senator Malionc a wife nod daughter, was a sumptuous en Icttalnmcnt, Set cral rooms on Ihe first floor of ibo Johnson House nnncx to tho Arlington Hotel were thrown open for tho reception, snd tbo refresh, rncnts and tho table, In Its decorations aud bountiful Bupply of a variety ol well-prepared hot und cold dtabes, was pronounced ono of tho best enjoyed Ihls sinson. Tho flowers wcro especially inautltiil. Mrs. and Miss Mahono were assisted In recelv loir bv their relatlvr. Mrs. Gordon, nud bv Mrs. Jones. ol Nevada; Mbs Mario llnrsMi-, Miss Mary Sherinan, aud Mrs. Anson McCook. 'I here was a large com- fiany present. Including families of orncluls and adies and gentlemen ol iho Diplomatic Corps and residents ol Washington who are well known In society. Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward McCauley gave a snail lancing parly Monday evening, lo which young pco plo only wire asked, as their houso is small. There were about thirty couples present. Mrs. Kellogg has her niece, Miss Tillman, of Louisville, wllh her nl 1228 Seventeenth street, Mrs. Kellogg receives 011 luculajs. but last Tues day MIbs llllinan metro! wllh Gen. bhcrldans wire. On Tuesday Judgo and Mrs. MaoArlhurcelebrntcd tbelr sixteenth wedding anniversary, bho was receiving calls lhatilay, (luesday being her dsyat home,) assisted hy Mrs. Frank MaoAriliurond Mrs I-ocnlng Among Iho remembrances received ot Ihe day was a hoteshoo ol red and whtlo roses, A pleasant cucre pirly was given last TucsJ.ij evening ut the homo of Airs. Lowls elephanc, cor ner New Hampshlto avenue and N street, A baud some collation was spread alter the game, followed by dandng. The prizes were distributed as follows : King prize, (ladies',) handsome satin-lined retlculo, Miss '1 Inker; king prize, (gentlemen's,) oxidized sil ver cult luttons, .Mr, Pnilip Clarke; prrgresslve prizes, (ladles',) chlua cup and saucer and decorated pitcher, 10 Mlas Ijniirop ami Miss lord, respec tively: gentlemen's prlzie, silver papcr.kulfo and unliiue brass urnament, Mr. stockhain mil Mr. Cooper; ladlea' booby prize, Jutuplug-Jack, Mlsa Holllsteri geutlemen's b.w'jy prize, pumpkin head ornament, Mr. Percy Llarke. amoug the guests prescutnero Iho Mlaseaq Inker, Nicholson, Newhall, Gray, Loihron, blunter. Mcchesut), Clephano, Nublo, Ford, Thomas, Hulll.ter, Shaler, ant Dun causuti.aud Mesirs. Clarke, Field, btockhatu, Shut ler, lllcilel, Shaw, Cooper, Frauklutle'ld, Bradley, Edclln, aud Wllklus. " Mrs. benalor Vanco Is now In North Carolina, whither she was called about two weeks ago by the serious Illness of her 11101 her. Grave fears aro en tertained lor tno recovery or iho latter, vvl.o la now Bomew hat advanced iu years. Miss Carter, daughter of Iho llawalm illubtcr, lelt with her lather last week for Mlnueaota, where she w 111 remain fur some months. She has brcn In very pour health lor sntno 11010 past, nud 11 ebange of climate was prescribed by her ptiyslciau. Mrs. Charles Wilson, niutticr of Chief Naval con structor Theodore D, WIUou, died yesterday In New York, alter a lingering Illness, at Iho age of scvculy-lwo, Mr uul Mrs John A, Pirsootl.of Sevcnlh-slrcit road, hivubuued Invitations fur , ei'.uucsday even lugjuirliLruo tticlr silver wedding, 'Ihe marriage of Mr. George Thoinis lu Mlsa Mamie Graut will like plain lues lay eveulu,;, Jan uary 18, In tho M. 11. Church, Anacostta, Miiallalllo W bit lug l una brief visit tuber pa rents. On In r nay lieto she made a stop ut liked liurre, l'a, vvhcrushesaugimuucerl. 'iho lUioul ol Hut 1 lly, lu spelling of Hie perform lino, sajs: ".MitsWhltlugalsi seiiucd Imbued with Itiutniuo spirit ol zsaliius uniiiltluti lo ilillgtil, uud bv 11 mas. tcrly eienisuof lur splinlll iuiilltle.1 swured thu peoplu with tier iiiaricluuaty syiupilhtllo tvutk us llicy had never bciumv.ijodlH'Ijrc." Assistant Secretary Falrchlld lias gono In New York for nweik mil to siohli mother, but not mi ai count of ber "very alarming lUiies," us slated In an cuulug paper Irldiy, Ills mother mil nllh un an Idem nt-out n luouiu ago by spraining her iitf, lull Item which s'10 bus marly rccoviitd. Mrs. Gcorgo I'. Morris moved tram her bituo on rtu.ic-ii annuo, Mciirgoiuwi resldi mo 011 Lalarcllo Square ltidirn William Viitiiiiin. ,,...., .. , , ,-,.-. 'jiiui Delhi, N. ., Is here oun visit lo Ills brulher, Ctilct Clerk Youmaua. Ho leaves toalir for lllehmoud In iipml n ibiv fir Iwn. iiii.i wlllihMi m ........ pat another week, beforo rtlurnltu homo. Ills. Hilda KmiU tali Tuesday for Ilal.lnore, where Uu will vltlt rtlallH'S for Ibo iox,l two "'' 1887. Tho Klrmes which begins nt tho National Thcatrr a week from tomorrow night. January 21, and con llnucson Iho 2Mb an Ittath. will equal and pcrhapt even surpass In splendor that of last season. A more brilliant and entertaining spcctaclo has rarely been devised, shd public Interest has been raised to tho highest pitch, as Iho preparations now nearl) complete, havo trocccded, and Iho largo silo ol hoxes nnd scats shows that tho alfatr win ho a ps cunlarv success, and that tho Homccopilhlo llos pitil will reallro asuhstsntlal snm from tho untiring efforts ol Iho Bclf-sacrlOclog ladles who have given so much tlmo nnl labor 10 the causo nf rhirlty. Last Thursday wssa bright and bciutllnt day, and heronndmereonnllsldcsthe generaltopic wis the men. ProtcsftorMarnig.alrealyrinhand.sodcllahlcd at tlio progress made bynlsilanccrs, wasst a lots lot complimentary words na ench dance camo bclore him. Tbo Hdics are still busy perfecting iho final arrangements, and thero Is no doubt ol tuts being a grand success, ihotlckctsarorapully selling, and Irom last year's experience wo find tho seals in the houso are all good. The piano used at ttiCreticars.ua was generously loaned by tho Messrs. Mctzerott, and llio usoot the hall tendered frco lor 'tho reher sals by Mr. F. K. Ward, There acls nf generosity are deeply appreciated by tho ladles who havo this nolnc charity in charge. Senator Call Is now residing at 1003 N sired. The marrlago of Mr. Illchard Stockton and Miss Clcmence Finch will take placo at St, Paul's Church, St. Paul, Minn , Wednesday evening, January If, at 7 o'clock, and will he followed by a reception at the residence ot tho bride a parents, Mr. and Mrs George It. Fliuh. Mrs, Stockton will when tho couple come here give them a tea. Miss Finch was hcru a year or two ago as the guest nt Mrs. Bradley, nn P street. Miss M. Julia Kcppler, or South Washington, and Mr. II. Dyco Ncwmnn, of Snnbuty, Pa , wcro quietly married In tho spaclons parlors of her sister, Mrs William Lown, "15 E street southwest, Monday, lannary 10, in tho presence of a few friends and relatives ot tbo contracting pirllcs. Iter. Dr. Leon nrd, ot St. John's P. E. church, of this city, per formed the ceremony. Miss Llbby Small acted as bridesmaid. Mr. Fred Kcppler, brother of the hrlde, gavo her away. Tho hrldo was attired In a cream satin costume, V neck, rilled wllh point d es prit lace, and wore dlamondaandnatntal flowers Miss small also wore a cream satin costume. M tcr tho ceremony the company repaired to an ad Joining room, where a collation was served. Mr. and Mrs. Newman wero the recipients of many handsomo presents. They lelt on the 0:10 train Tuesday for Snnbury, Pa., their future home Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Keppler, father and mother of the hrlde; Mr. and Mrs. New man, father and mother ot the groom ; Mr. and Mrs. D.A.Newman, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Anderson, Mr nnd Mrs. It. L. Anderson, Mrs. Small, Mrs Franc Ho Qiiesno, Misses SaJie and Fsnnto Newman, Herllo callan. Carrie Kennlcr. Kolle Small. Halite Daltnn, and Maggie King, nnd Messrs, Wsltcr Fielder, Harry Newman, King, Taylor, Kcppler. Robinson, and Small. Mrs and the Mlsscv McCormlck have Issued Invi tations for an 8 o'clock young people's dancing parry, nt uommanoer AiccorroiCK s qusncrsaivne fiuvy 1 ani, on lue iwn iubibiu. Mncl Interest Is felt In tho L'Allemand-MtisIn con cert Wednesday evening, owing to the promised nppoaranco on that occasion of Miss Dixie V, Crooks, of whoso volco charming reports are afloat. Miss Alice Helston, of West Washington, who has been visiting telatlves In Jcnklnstown, Fa , has re turned home. Mlas Doyle, of New York City, Is visiting her niece, Mrs. Jones, wlfo of Dr. S. M. Jones, of Penn sylvania avenue and Twenty-sixth street. Mr. and Mrs Frederick Chnpln have relnrued from tbelr wedding tour, and are at the home of the bride's people, In West Washington, Mr. Clarence Ileal! has as his guest Mr. Ernest N. Tcrrln, of New York. Mr. Pcrrln lias many friends tn Washington, whero he la remembered as one of the flncst solo pianists, though an amateur,' mat naB vistiea acre or rate years. Mrs. Donnelly and Miss Caldwell, or 1027 I street, hav e sent out cards for a tea from 4 to 7 next Tues day. Lieutenant and Mrs. George II. I'etcrB glvealea on Thursday, trie 2)tli, at 223 New Jersey avenue southeast, The charming lunch Friday given by Mrs. W.H. Goddard lo honor of Miss Woods, daughter of Jus tice Woods, was among one of Iho alfalrsofthe week. Among tlio invited wero Mrs. oaklov, Mrs. Wll.ard F. Warner, and the Misses Klllott, Wilson, Crcsson, James, Ireuholm, and Tyler. Tho meeting ol tho "Cerclo des rrcclcuses Itldl culcs," In tho tea room at Wlliard's Hotel Friday evening, was amostdcllgtitlul occasion. Thero was a full attendance and a very Interesting musical and literary programme. A prominent feature of tho evening was a solo on the mandoline by Mlsa K. Bccrlng, accompanied on the piano by Miss Alice Wilson, both very pretty young ladies. A French comedy, entitled "Un Cousin do Passage," (a tran sient cousin.) was cleverly acted br Misses M. Tap- pan and N. Ingle, and Messrs. L. enable and A. Zlrvet. It was the first anncaraacc. In a French comedy, of Miss Ingle, who exhibited a wonderful talent for tho part of Ingenue, which sho acted be wltchluglyand with a rare mastery of tbe French dic tion, bhelslnbcrleonsnndexceedlnglypreity. Mr. Bnynllzky la the president of the club, and to him Is largely due Us success. Mrs. Justice Miller will bare tho aid or several young ladles on Monday's reception. Mrs. I itz John Porter and daughters nnd Mrs. Charles Mortimer Catlln, ot New York, win receive their Irienda on Friday, at ltos It street, during their Btay In Ibis city. On Wednesday evening Mr. Albert ltbodcs and MIssAnnlo II. Curtis wero married at the brldo's home, on I street. In the presence nf a row near friends nn 1 relatives, by Hev. Mt. Glcay, ot tho Epiphany Church. T he bride was cry becomingly attired In a handsomo brown sltk oresa, and woro nlphetos rosebuds and maiden-hair fern for her corsage bouquet. Tho happy couple were the recip ients ol many beautiful presents. The engagement ol .M Isa Annio itandall, daughter of Hon Samuel J. Itandall, 10 Mr. C. C. I-anuastir, of Ihe District bar. Is announced, llio wedding Is to occur next mouth. The ftlcnds of Mrs Charles Ilussell, of soo EaBl Capitol street, will bo pleased to lcaru thai she Is convalescent after her recent severe Illness. Her sou. Dr. J. F. Ilussell, who his been with her, baa returned to New York. Of tbe new dances Introduce I In Ihls coming "Klrmes," Iho quaint little "Normandy," led by Mlsa KatloJonesand Miss Knight, and tho grace ful "Spanish," led by Miss Emily Washburn nnd Miss ltlggs, aro among the most captivating. Tbo crush at tho President's reception Thursday evening was unexampled. Officers had their chapcaux destroyed au t llielr epaulets lorn off and ladles bad their cosily dresses destroyed. The fault was chiefly In Ihe lack of proper handling of tho crowd, which should have been compelled to keep In an orderly line, Thcro was much complaint nt the presence of largo numbers ot apparently unin vited civilians. Tho Washington correspondent ol thofirinh! wrote: "I be crushes are as great ut the card receptions as Ihev over were at nubllo levees. nnd Iho iisulngol seven dllferentkludsof luvltstlous does not prevent any umbilicus mau or woman from going lu Ilicm. The phrusc.'lhe ladles of their families,' Is nn clialluune, nud besides the gener osity oil he olllcl Us thus Invited In taking all Ihe women In any way connected with their families, in numerable other wumen push and ihrtiBt themselves upon them, one Senator attended a card reception accompanied by his wile, niece, an! sister-in-law, und fol'owed by three carrlsgee tilled nllh women Irom bis Stato and bis Washing ton boarding-house. T ho wldiws and orpbansof aU deceased Army an I Naval ofltcers feel that they muEt go quite as much as tho families ol tho officers who aro living. All tho cx-Congrescmca and their families nre gloomy II Ibcv do not get to the W bite House on Huso nights. Probably three thousand pcoplo were ut the Whlto House last evening, while II strictly limited to thoso expected, tho company would havo numbered about fuurloen hundred. Confining this crowd entirely to the lower floor pro. diiecd sumo bad crushes and great discomfort to tho guests Inviting Iho guests by curd, note, snd de partmental summons and making full uniform oli llgatory fur diplomats aud ouTcers brings It Into Hue with court entertainments. At no palace la a guest miuncu lucuiei milium prt-.cuilUK uia caro Ol invi tation. At Menus the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps or Ihe grealest noble In Austria Is not permitted to enter tho palne gates on the night of a court ball without presenting his card. No onescruples to send a card saying, 'ITeaso piesent this at iho church door,' on thu occasion of u wedding, and It might cccm qulto as necessary to keep tlio President's hospitality from being abused. As it Is, all ihe pushing aud presuming peoplo, even tho adventurers, Impostors, nnd bummers ol society, put la an appearauiont tlio Whlto liouso card receptions andcruvvJ ihn officii! families who have been Invited. A coupon card to be delivered at tho door would efltclually rcllev e Congressmen and oflicers ot the wumen who assumo lo ho members nf tbelr families for that uUht, would weed out iho uninvited, nnd seiuro lomlurt 10 ihoso who obey the President's sum mons, ' At Ihe ladles' lllstortia! Society Friday Mrs. Almena Williams presided and gave an Interesting summary of Iho sixth lo tenth centuries of Home, A.D. Mrs. Asjph Hall gavea rkeicbof Justlnlau and his wlso laws, Mlas Lenmau asetcition from Glubou'a account of liellsarlus, Allu Bradley a sketch of tbo life uf Charltiuague, and Mrs- Mug a piper upon llio Mbyllluo Docks. Mrs. W. itou llrovvno led Ihe conversation up in the wumen uf theso centuries, ami Mrs. Seuddcr, ot llnitou, con trlbuieil an interesting paper upon Paula. Mis J. u. lilack recited In ber lulniltable manner "King llobcrt of Si Icily." Miss hldwcll kindly sang ouo of her beautiful arias. Tbe second assembly and gcrruan otthe Atmy and Navy U.tib takes placo ut Ihe National nines' Hall to morrow iilpht. Mrs. lien. Macfeciy. wile 11I tlio vicoprcatdentolihoiluli, will rciclve, uud llcut. Ham lie w ill i ad llio tolllloti, Mr. nud Mrs Charles Thoiupa in gavu a box pany ut Hie National Theatro last night, uud ullernard euliitjlued Mile, do luasui aud ulher guests at thilr resldeuie'. On'liiisiiay.Jauuiry II, ut 8 1", M.MIss llessle Stll!i',of Vtrg'nli, wasiiiirrlcd lo C. U, Cole, Es , uproiuliiiutlavvjeruf llilully, by Itov, Ur. Leon ard, atbt John's Church. Mr.Jonn Y. Waggauiau gucthobrldonvvay uul Mr. II. II. Murrls aclcd aa ililef utlier. 'I he ncd ting was quiet und exclusive, only ibo matin a nnd IniiiieOl.tto frkluls ol iho con truillug pirllcs being prusiul. 'llio brldu was must becomingly ultliedlii nhltu ualiu.ilio drmH being punch d with lilies uf lha v alley, produclug a highly nliutlound bi.uitllulilleit. Imuiedlitelr utter llio ceremony iheluppy pair ucu tried lur Now i ark aud other 1 Lues ol iiitucst, luiiulltig to bo uhiciit utioul two weeks, ou Hull return Hey will lake apartments at luio stint. U'luu cut ilillbhrd In ciin.ui iiiviiiujiu .ins. oihiii if ivaggauiuit, ttf, uudMts. I'ruufunl, Mr, ami Mrs. W. i ramh Milu Hrv, Mr uud Mrs, Charles Ivellar, Mi.uud Mrs 1 rank Smith. Mr. aud Airs IVarsoil. Mrii. f.. It , J utup.Mr aud Mrs I evils J Davis. Miss J. P. Kel. . M&w'tiAtt , Mlsa lieu, Miss Keliur. Mr. Wlthiroiv. Mr? 11. P i I Wiiggaiuau,inl many uttiii relumes, and Mends,. ' 1 llielr new homo IIiuiIivmihi whn.h Mi.. ,in ,. in m. 1 .. . . .. in ,...,..,.. " ....r..." ,...: .7" "" ,w incj Hviwiv.i. .'ii, ,mi ui.u viiuiuugll y cxaiu- .1, jojicriiiy, to itci ",'" " "' r "."'V. .'.'.. l1" luu l': nullbu Itoua ' ur.ukutakUoril, formerly mapped , fur Iho v, lun r. I iSoin .r'MMill i .' iuuVv f.i" .''? Wi1"' w. " ','i'1 1 uut b Ml awavv au I IL.u, ncr. ' Mr. I'e'ara iiilaim i,r. .., i ,.7ul'l..t'..M.'". -lK. :"?..:' ,'W""i " 'l louudirlukuusliullarixcurslu.1 next summer. NO. 43. Iter father's (Mr. S. V, Nllcs's) health having Im proved, Miss Vlrgle Nile accepted tho Invitation to accompany ex Senator nnd Mrs. Stockton and their son, Illchard. and daughter, Miss Julia, and her cousin, Miss Marl Stockton, lo SL Pan), Minn , to attend thero Iho wedding next Wednesday of Mr. Illchird Stockton nnd Miss Finch. Miss Oordon, nf New York, will bo ihe first bridesmaid at tho wed ding, and Miss Julia and Miss Maria Stockton will aim be bridesmaids. Thoso named lelt hero last evening In a private car. Ino best man Is a New York gentleman. Hernbsenceatthls wedding will prevent Mrs stockbin from receiving next Thurs day, hut she will do so on the 3?th Instant, when her son and his hrldo mtr bo wllh her. Miss Troth, of Philadelphia, arrived hero Thurs day to visit Marshal Wilson's family, and received wllh Mrs and Miss Wilson Friday afternoon, ns Undid Miss Holly liy and others. Their visitors wero many, as always when they ato expected to bo at home. A very handsome lunch was given by ex-lustlcs Strongs wlfo nn Friday to twenty ladles, among whom wcro Mrs. Harlan, Mrs Wyilc, Miss Gray, Mrs. Edmunds, (wile ol Senator Edmnnds,) Mis I ustln Morrill, and Mrs. ltandolph Tucker. Mrs. Kindlcbcrger's tea Friday afternoon waa at tended by many of (hose well known In society, Including aomo members ot tho older resident families whorarelr are seen st tho houses of new comers, for those who lived la Washington twenty or more years ago aro n Utile clannish and cling to the friends they mido then. Mrs. Klndleberger was assisted by her sister, Mrs. T. r. Sewell, wife ol Commander Thcodoro F. Sewell; her slstcr-ln-law, Mrs. Charles II. Poor, ot Skaneatlcs, N. Y.; Miss Heath, and Miss Woodhnll. Mrs. Klndleberger wore a bluo silk, with cheno stripes. Miss Heath woro a black velvet waist, trimmed with pearl passementerie, and a skirt of white gauze, trimmed with ru files ot Ihe came. At the dinner given by Mr. and Mrs, David King, Friday evening, tho guests wero Mrs. Gallatin, Mr, and Mrs. Helyar, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Amory, Miss Ulalne, Secretary Endlcott's son, Count Sala, Mr. Woodbury Blair, and Judgo John Davis, A delightful gcrman was danced last Friday even ing at the rcsldcnco ot Miss Josle Nairn, 1103 II street. It was led by Mr. Fcnton Bradford, who arranged very Ingenious injures. Thoso present were MIssesTccl.M.sixton, L. saxlnn, Sampson. Sal mon, ltcod, Provost, Nochr, F. Nochr, Nicholson, Josto Nairn, Carrlo Nairn, McGowan, Ltghtfoot, lllliler, llarlnn, Urooks, and Burson, and Messrs. W llktnson, W csson, Tcel, Sullivan, Heed, Mnlllken, LoMerlc, Illldrcth, Hail. Guest, Donn, Clarke, Bnlkley, Brown, Bracken, Hates, and Itobcrlson, Tho hop at tho Hamilton Itouse last night was attended by one of the moat brilliant gatherings thst has cvernsscmblcd at this house. Thetollctsof lhcladlcBwcrcexqulsltc,whilottiedccorallonsoftho ball room wero beautiful. Among those present were: lions J. D. Long and wile, 11. W. Perkins and wife, W, W. Urown nnd wile. Nelson Dtngley ami wile, A. E. Stevenson and wile, II. A. Kcndder and wllo, oeorgo 11. Sawyer, John T. Walte, L. B. Heed and wile, Lawrence Weldon nnd wile, George W. Fleecer. James O'Donnell, F. H.John son, J. F. Elmore, James 0. Llndslcy, J. A. Scran ton and wile, W. W. Morrow, Commissioner .7. S. Miller, and wife, Misses Bonlelle, Nob'c, Campbell, Ewlng, Morrill, da Uarrc, Dlngley, JcbsIo Urown, lloimnti, scranton, Hamlet, Colvill, Hanna, Norton, Stevenson, Winston, Sayles, Flor ence, Brown, Long, Caldwell, Dennett, Noble, ltanm, Clarke, Noyce, Owen, Cannon, Quackcnbush, llagan, Winston, Burchcll, aud Misses Curncll, Ship man, Buck, nnd Dralnerd.of Connecticut; Messrs. Illldrcth, Henry, Norton, Adams, Welch, Sydney, Itaum. Jr .ltudr.Nutc.McCllllum. nanna. Noves. Buckleys, Howard, Ternald, Iltggtns, Uurchell, Hob- in.on, ur.jHCisanv nnu wne, .1. vv. urury anu wue, Chicago, 111 ; W. It. Ualkora and wife, A. L. Dicken son and wlfe,NewYork; Mrs. C. L. Brown, Boston; II. P. Ward and wile. Mrs J. II. Sayles, Thomas M. Dartletl, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Parker Mann, Mrs. J. II. Norton, Louisville, hy.; Alfred II. Wal lace, London, England; F.A.Paris, Minnesota; II. A. Dean and wife, Boston; Air. nnd Mrs. A. C. Uurton, Mrs. Depuy, New York; Mr. Howard lluerland, Mr. Charles Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. W. a. Iltklns, Nicholas Bell, Dr. Harrison Uennett and wltc, Dr. Lugene Clark and wile. Miss Almlra Elrong, ot Mile, lthca's company, bet ter Known here as Miss Alice Uabcock, has been visiting her parents, on Fllreenlh street, during the week, bhe Is very enthusiastic about the charming Belgian ncireas, who she says is moat amiable and generous to her company, all or whom are devoted to her. Mile, ltnea Bays her present company is the best Bhe has ever had, and her season thus far has been tho happiest and most prosperous since Bho first visited our BhorcB, Edward Janln.Erq., nttorney-atlaw,of this city, who was til sometime since, and has been In the south for tho beneot of his health, has entirely re covered, and la expected to return to Washington' suuiciy. Mrs. Vilas, the wlfo otthe I'ostmtsler General, will give a breakfast Thursd ly, January 20, In honor of Mrs. Cleveland nnd her guest. Miss Gertrude Hoyne, of Chicago, who has been one ol the reigning neanues or me season inns iar. Miss Crow, or nerrrrHIe. Va . Is Ihe cuest of Miss Same Clarke, of N street. The Janiuese Minister nn I Milane Kukl have Issued cards tor Monday evening, January SI, all) o'clock. The Chinese Minister bvs lamed Invitations for Tuesday evening, January 25, nt 9:39 o'clock, at which tlmo thero will be dancing, Mrs. Hrlnton Stone hid a very painful and serious accident Tuesday evening, at 1314 G street, whero sho had been paying a call. A wooden step slipped and sho wis thrown to Ihe pavement, culling her uuiu uuii lacu nun injuring ncr rye. ur. liar vcy, ol the Army, was passing and took her, with tho assistance of Miss Austin nnl .Mrs. Harvey, Into tho Dispeus iry, dressed ncr wonnds, and took her In a carriage 10 her home, whero she has been con lined ever since, and will ho for some lime, as sho suffered a Bcrere shock to her who'c nervous sys tem. Mr. and Mrs Waiter D. Wy vlllc's "at homo" Fri day evening was a moat brilliant affair. From 8 until 12 o'clock tho house was thronged wllh guests. Mrs. Wyvllle was assisted lu receiving by her daughter, Mrs. J. Walter Itobertson, or Chicago, In whose honor tho recepiloa was given; Mrs. Page, ot California; Mrs. Capt. Mattle, and Mrs. Mcllheuncy. Mrs. Itobcrlson was utllred in her bridal dress of w bite satin duehesse, covered with point lace, caught up with bunches ot osirlch tips, diamond orna ments; Mrs. Page, In black duchcsso covered wllh Jetted lace; Mrs. Matile, In pink silk and embossed velvet; Mrs. Mcllhcnncy, lilao satin and duehesse laco; Mrs, Wyvll'o in garnet and pink velvet, cov ered with Chantllly Incc, diamond ornamenls. The supper tablo was a mound nf beauty and eumpta outness, and the music dcilghllul, Mr. and Mrs John V. Waggaman leave to-day for Florida fur a two weeks' sojourn at SL Auguatlno and other places ot Interest in that btatc. MissGraio Caldwell and Mr. Andrew Caldwell, former'yof Ihls elty, now of Los Angeles, Cat , are spending their vacation wllh their Irteud, Miss Nellie Hatnlci, 1205 (J tlrcct. Mr, and Mrs. JamcB A. McCormlck, of Syracuse, N, Y and their lllllo bou are In the city while Mr. McCormlik la Bettllog un his final accnunts wllb tbe General Land OfTco, for which be has been eon ducting Important litigation lu Oregon during K'verul years past. Mrs Edward P. Dennis, whose husband is general superintendent of tho noted Merrimack Mills at Lowell, Mass., Is In this city for several weeks, visit ing the fsmllv of her brother In-law. Mr. w. II. Dentils, of tho Coast burvcy, at 215 Fast Capitol Birc-ei. CONGRESS YESTERDAY. A Pornonal Kxplomaltou ' the Ilonsr. Tho Senate was not In session. In the House, alter the morning hour, Mr. Hatch (Mo ) moved to go Into committee of tbe Whole on Iho I'Jciiro-Pncuinnnlablll, Lost yeas 105,najs 130, Mr, Norwood, (Ga ) rose lo a question ot privilege lu regard loa publication In tho mornings New York II iu lil. Last night ho bad been watted upon liy a representative ol thrt paper, who asked Dim wnciiicr ae uau ever represented, a claim against tho Central FaclUo llallroad Company, cr the Union Facldu llallroad Company he bad forgotten which. lie had replied la th) negative. Nothing was said In regard to tho Southern Paciao itsllroad Company, In ISIS, a year allerhls Senatorial term bad expired, he had been engaged by Ihe Southern Paciao llallroad Company as counsel in a contest between that com pany ami Iho Texas Pacific Company, which ended two years subsequently. Ills services were ren dered publicly, und tho items mentioned la Ihe llo, Mho presumed to bo the fees that were paid Irom llmo lu lime. How iheso Items appeared la Iho account ot the Central Pacific Company wllh the United Slates bo did not know. The bpesker announced tho appointment of Messrs Tucker, Collins, and E. B. Taylor, ot Ohio, as conferees 011 the Anti-Polygamy bill, Tho House then weut loto Lomtnltteeol the Whole (Mr. MoMilliu.of Tenn.lu iho chair) un iho Hirer aud llurlKir Appropriation bill. Mr. Hcnburn flowu) onnosed tho "swannlntr-nrf" theory upon ivhluh tho bill was framed, and criticised severely some of lis I eatuus, especially ihe Improve, inent of tho M istlaalppl In ucoordauie wllb tho plans Ul II1U C UlllllllB.lUU. Mr, Illuncbard (La ) commended the work ot tho Mississippi Hirer Coinmlsslou. Pending further de bale tho committeo ruse. Mr, Turner (Go.) from the Committee oa Elec tions, sutuulltcd a report ou the contested rate of Page vs. Price from the second Coiigrvaslom! DU. Irlctutllhodo Island. Ullovcr. The Houso thin, at llio, adjouraod. NEWS POSTSCRIPT, Kmn MoMiut, Jan. 10. T no Coast Survey steamers Illako aud Endeavor sailed to-day for Key Vv est. IliiurarNTATitiitl. H. Cox'it condition Improved during vcsierday, and lie is rapidly ncuverlug Hum Ills ilium. tlrcculauil r.xiiliirrit, (London Dally Njws ) News has reached Copenhagen Itiatau Amerlcuo uaval cugluecr, Mr. Pears, lu coiupauy wllh another Amtrlcau au I it lUiiv.ti is m nlo au excursion during tho summer tuto Ihululcrlir ot llre-eulaud, Tbiy bog iu Iho excursion from Ihu PaklUokUurd sixteen mill similar noun tb in the point of deparluruof Professor NurdouskJ j'd, vvheu ho piuctrulud eighty. fourmllis mm tlio Interior, and twu Laplundcislu hla iroou wuit no miles lurlher vast, uul, however, uouflrinlug tho professors theory ut oases. Mr, Pears went 130 lulled Into Ihu lule'tior, mil meeting Willi protruding mountain peaks or auyihlug ra. nurkablu; all was ouo prttly even surface of ico. T Ho Journey was made for the must pan uu sledges, aud me return voyage was iiiadiiivliuexiiauidiiiary siiiidbcloronsoutui islgile, T bo lltllu parly were about I'jrcu vvickaou tho La', and vvtro wnrmlv wrl. coined I1.11 k by iho llicitilanders, who bad ti-and A II llll From a Huston tilrl. (llostou Coutler.) "Will you have some toum with your oysters, Manuel" ' "Yea. Get mo aomo ginger ale," "t.lugerulct" t'Ves; that pops, 1 believe', wum yuu open l," COAST DEFENSE. Namliciii Cities Aronseit In (he IWect of Action. Pkvsacom, Ki t,.tan is The Kxeenllvo Com mltteo nf thj Coast Defense Association ot Iho Coast Cities or the Sonth have Issued ihp following elrcnliri "We, tho nnderslgncd, citizens of tnr sonth Atlintlo and Gnlf cosst seaports, regard with slarm tbo unprotected condition ot our elites, wttlchj In their rresent defrnseiess stale, render tnem ami nnr homes liable to destruction, or to tho exaction of n Irlbnte equally as tnlnons In Ihe event of war. This feeling of alarm Is Intensified by the hnmllntlng fact that n single gun boat of any ihlrd-rate power may lake possesion of and destroy any ono of onrwaport rules, whllo wo are nnanle to defend or offer ancrcaarnl resistance. While iho nsllon has experienced a long blessing nf peaco wo cannot always expert this boon, and It Is Imperative that our ports bo placed In a stato of deiense, which wonldntono have a tendency toavcrt war. Wo therefore recommend that a convention ha he ix do I'nnlak springs, Florida, a central ami convenient point, to conveno February R, 1S17, to counsel as to tho best method ot securing protection of our coiat, based upon modern require ments. We recommend that Hts Excellency Presi dent Lleveldtd, tho Honorable Secretaries ot War and Navy, both tho Committees of Congress on Mili tary atid;Nsval Affairs,! len, (11 more and Capu tlree n, nf the Army, Ger Newton, lion. s. a, cox, nl New York.andothersl 1 Invited to attend. Also, tho Gov ernors o! North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabnmi, .Mississippi, Lotilsisns, and Texas, wllh fonr delegates nt large, and one from each Congressional dtatrlctappolmcdby thoGovcrn ors nf the nhovo Stales, and delegates Irom thcrltlcs of Ihe cosst Stsles. V.o would gladly Includonil coast states, but In a country ol such vast distance each section should movo In convention or other, wlso " Tbo circular Is signed by prominent citizens of all Iho southern roast rules. Among Iho signers aro Ui vetnor Drew, ot Jacksonville, nn I Messrs. Adgtr ot Charleston; Fairbanks, of lernandlna; Dnnn.ot Brunswick; Dlsncnes,of St. Angustlne; llcthcll. of Key West; Orman, of Apalachlcoli; Mcllvalne.ol Cedar Keys; Chlpley.nt Pcnsirols; cnnnlnghara, of Mobile, nnd Itlcbardson ot New Orleans. THE GERMAN CRISIS. What Will llnppcu Jfoxt-Closlnc Nccncsi In tho ltrlclistng, DnnLiN, Jan. 11 Tbo dissolution of the- llelch. stag has taken no party unawares. Prepirathns for a new election havo been actively proceeding ever since the decisions of iho Military commission showed that the dcfeil of tho government wns Inevi table. Tho number of scats likely to bo severely contested Is estimated at fifty. 01 theso-thirty-six are held by Progressists and fourteen by tho Ccnlro piny. All tho other seals aro considered to bo llrmty held. Tho fonrtccn scats nr tho Centre party which are lm. periled are situated In southern Germany, and wcro formerly held by tho National Liberals. Tho government may win them back under tbe pressure of patriotic excitement, which Is running nigh in the southern stales, but the general opinion contin ues 10 bo sgalnst tho chances of tho government ob taining a majority, Whatever may bo Iho result, tho government will adhcro to its original demand.!. It Iho coming Belch stag confirms tho decisions ot tho lasi one. Prince Bismarck may Ignoro that body and apply to tho separate legislatures to sanr. Hon an Increase of tho army. This courso Is indi cated In the passage of his speech la which he re minded the ltclchatag that He Emperor is always able as King ot Prussia to appeal with conndenco to tho Prussian Parliament for tho means of guarding Iho fatherland. Or ho may try for a period to rulo wtthont a budget, trusting In tho end to obtain a TOtoof Indemnity, Among tho closing scenes ol tho Ilcichstag wis an amusing Incident. During tho answering ot tho roll call of voters, laughter waa evoked by Gen. Von Mnltke's replying wllh nn emphatic "Ja," having mistaken tho qucstor's Inquiry. T he teller instantly corrected the error, Herr Huns shouting "Netn." Gen. Von Moltkc, ntrcr n moment ot confusion, bowed acccptanco ot tho correction. The Instant that the President finished reading the result of tho division. Prince Bismarck aroso and lead with rapid yet distinct utterance tho brief decree dissolving tho Itclchstag. Ha added no words ol his own. He closed tho writing case en folding Ihe document with a sharp emphasis, ami abruptly strode from tho chamber to his carriage, driving off without speaking to any one. GENERAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Paris, Jan. 13. A banquet wis given hero Dili evening to celebrate tho anniversary of the capture of Yorktown. Gen. Bonlanger was present and toasted President Cleveland and Minister McLine. He also proposed the toast "Tho union of tho two peoples," a union which, he sail, hat boon cemcuicii uy luo oiuiuu 01 laocny Mr. McLnnr, In responding, said: "I am here as minister and as a comrade ot the descendants ot iho valiant Boldlcrs of Yorktown" After drinking tho health ot President Grovy. Mr. MnLano proposed "The French Army." In offering tho toast he said that too army bad remained worthy ot tho affection of France and America, and bat Just received a Btrlklng proof ot its cfllclency. Lohpov, Jan. is. Alarming rumors wero circu lated ibis alternoon concerning Mr. Gladstone a condition, but they proved to be unfounded. Mr. Gladstone was slightly Indisposed for a few days from the effect of a cold, but ,o has fully recovered his health snd Is looking remarkably wclL Not withstanding the frosty weather ho walked, through Uawarden Park to church this morning. Advices from Dargcellng, India, say that trado with Thibet has been suspended, and that hundreds of merchants aro collected at the entrance ot tho passes, tho Thibetans refusing to pcrmltthcm to ad vance. San Francisco, Jan 15 A despatch from Gov ernor T orres, ot Sonora, Mexico, denies that he has been attacked with small pox and that the disease ta epidemic In Sonora, . THE INDIANA CONTEST. Arsnmenl by (.'uudldato Tnrplo Beforo Ihe Court. iNoiANAr-OLis, Im , Jan. 15. In the Circuit Court this morning nrgnracnt was continued in the Injunc tion proceedings uf suitor smith against Lieut. Governor Itobertson. llx Judgo 'i'urplc's argument occupied nearly two ami a half hours and was con sidered exceedingly able and exhaustive. At Its conclusion Judgo Alexander CAyres said that ho would withhold his decision until Monday morning ato o'clock. Ex-senator McDonald was an atten tive listener to tho argument, Tbo chief point inado by Mr. Tnrplo was that the constitution only Erovlded for tho election of Governor and loutcnant Governor every four years, anil that vacancies could not bo supplied at a biennial election, even though a Governor or Lieutenant Governor should d.s Immediately after Induction Into o.ilce. Ho beld s'ronglythat thero had far this rcasou been no clcctlcn ot Lieutenant Governor. Judgo Ayrcs's decision will bo followed by an appeal to the supremo Court, and a final rul ing may bo handed donn Tuesday, but this Is not prubul'le. Present Inllcatlona aro that two Joint conventions will be held, and tho Democrats will elect Tnrplo as Scnatoraud tho Republicans General Harrison. It la not thought tho Democrats of tho Scnato will unseat more than one Hepubllcan, and II Is probable action In his case will be deferred una I Monday. Tho benator to bo unseated U W. N. Mc Donald, who is charged wltli procuring voles by bribery. s pi Wnl I Nlreel Ycalcrday. NEWYottg.Jan. 15 Tho orenlug was vvcak.at declines from last evening a unal dgures, ranging Irom if toy. per cent, generally, whllo Louisville and Nashville was down 1'.', and Illchmond and Wcet Point l". Alter a momentary weakness. In which st, Paul was conspicuous, tbo entire market began to rise, and beforo tho end of the llrst hour advances ranging up 10 t'i per cent, wero recorded. After that time Ihe market, which had been ex tremely active, quieted down considerably, and though situ remaining strung, tho advances wcro measured by fractions. In tho afternoon prices sagged somewhat, lint toward 2 P. M. the adv anco was resumed and tho market closed activo and strong at tho highest prices of tbo day. Thocnllro days business was 43I.SI2. Out of this amount ltlchmond and West Point furnished over one-third. The net result of tho day's business Is that aljiost everything on the active list shows an advance. I'lilladcli.liici 3:?.ior ailchnel Uuvltl. Puilaoei i'iiia. Pa , jan. 15 Tbo friends of Irish liberty rilled the Acidcmy of Music to night at a re ception given to Michael Davitt under tho auspices ol Iho Municipal Council of Iho Irlah National league, Tho "Falhcr ot the Land League," was escorted from too Continental Hotel, whero he Is stopping with his hrlde, to tho Academy by tho First Keglmeut ot Hibernian lllfles. Mr. Darin's appearnuco nn the stago was iho signal for a roar of applause, and his remarkswero Interrupted by frequent outbursts of euthuslasm. Attorney Geueral Cassldy presided at tho meeting, and many prominent Irish citizens were present. Menu from ihe Mohlrau. W 11 siimiton, Dfl., Jan. 13 A car legrani was re ceived to-day by George II. Bates, recently returned from a Uovcrnmcnt mission to the Samoan Islands, announcing the arrival of tho Mohican at Valparaiso with one of tho colosaal stooo Iduls Irom East Is land aboard. It Is Intended for tbo Smithsonian In stitution, and Is tbe second ono that has ever been succeastu'lyremovcdheolhcr lolnglnihe Urltlsb. Museum. llacliiir at Nor Orleans. Nkw Ohlkami, Jsu. 15. 1 his was the seventh day of tho winter meellng ol tho Louisiana Jockey Club. The track was slow. First race.flvo-clghlh ot a rallo heats. ltcnlek.I, 1; Little Joo, V, -. King Ooorge and Barbara distanced. Time, l;oo, i.of, seccud race, soveu furlongs. Bill Oiveu won, Tvvl. light second, Envoy thirl. Time, 1:37,'. Third rate, one mile. Llgan won, Catncsrt second. Pea. cock third. Time, 1:31, Hcutiicliy 1'eulteullnry liuriiluK, LonsviLLi, Kv, Jau. js A special to tho Count r-Joiit nal dated this evening states that tho btato penitentiary at Frankfort Is In flames. Tho entire building with Its lonlcnls will bodeairorcd. Tho prisoners are all locked In the cell houso, which Is separate Hum ihe burning building, built of stonu and ore proof. Tho bull llngnn 1 coutents Is roughly r.uiu.Ho ui i,vw. i ueru is said lo bo only Id.ouu Insurance. ' .-,w. lIultlmore'H Nuvliratluu Opou. IUltmciiie. Ml... Jan. J3 -llcnorts to-day from t hesapcako Dsy and the lower Paiapsco Jllver statu Itiat the ico has nearly all disappeared uud there la no further obatruclKi to navigation. To-day a large number of vessels sailed and haliiodimculty Ingilttngout. ihe oyster fleets are agula at work, and begiu to arrive regularly, ' - m Tlio llouaimrf e Marriage, Paris Despatch to the Loudou Dally Telegraph. Thero Is somotalklu society hero of a tuarrbigo belwien Prliice liolsud llotiaparlu and hla beautiful cousin, Hie I'rluieaa lictnia, daughter ot PrlucH Jeromo Napoleon aud ot tho Prlticosa Clotilda ot Savoy, siuco tho death ot his wife. Mile. Ulauo.of Monaco. Prlncfl ltolaud Buujparto has led a retired aud studious lite wllh his slater and daughter In hli huufoiu thu fours li Helno. He nai lately pre suited Ibo Museum ol llio T rocadoro with a cur uu ethnographical eulleclluu which he has bad brought over Hum Now omnia by eiploror sent out ut Til. o u expense. T he Priuco Is nuw about ihlrly years id age. T lie Fru.ci.ci Lu una Is only Iweuty. aiulls it uppeuruueo u real Bonaparte.' Hho has been brought ui; at Moucullerl by her mother luu eeial com culual style, cm 'lu Harry Auulu. (Lou luu FliMro.1 Tho statement Heat liialluiuru of Albauy nan. templates m in jlug again Is prub ibly eurrue t. w bv shuul I sho not in irry ugalu? bliu has net by uur means rrucln d Ihu prltuu of wonuuliooj. Knju tuu ijiwi'ii, who It upHnnl lu seooud mirrlago uude-r ur. Uluaiyelreuuutsuics, must rucogulzu tho fait Hut the yuuug wl law uf frliico Uuputd Is not bound by any consideration tu rcuulu lu her preseut mudi. i luu. T uu future husband ot Hie Ductless Is Prlucu 1 .ml! du Barrlete, Ihe owner of large estates In t tin soulli ul lluals, aud It Is said that he kuow uud loll In lovo wllh the princess of Waldeek-Pyrmont lotnr liefore tho Duke of Albany appeared at Waldeck. 'I he 1'rlui e has uuulderublu liiuueiuoal tho litis, slau court, but lbs engagement, if n takia place, will uot havo tlio slightest political lulBeauce m i VI ' . m 1 ttt Wi I ,; h m fit A