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WASHINGTON, IXC. SUPPLE ]VT E IN" T . MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE EVENING STAR ? ? m - i Pl'BlJSHLU DAILY, Sunday, AT Tilt S i AK Bl ILL>ING4, Bortkwest (kraer f eaasylTajiu A-.e. an-i ilth St., by The Evening Star Kewsprper Company, S. H. KAIFTMAXN, Pru t. Tut F.vf>j* c. Star ia served to sub??cril>er?Hn the dtt byiirri' r*. ix tiru?n mrount. it lOce^ts per Vi-tk. or H' per month. Co|i*? at the rcuuter, 2 omw rm> By irr.il? postage |rtind-50 cents a month; oue y ear. #0; six months. $3. fEnter d at the P .st ' >1hce at Washington. D. C., as aacoid-clsss mffil matter i Thk Wttti.T Star published on Friday?81 * y?4kr. '.repaid. s i month*. V> cents. t* Ail '.nail sulwcriptions must be panl in advance: Be paper !-??t lonifr-r than is vai l for. i of advertising mail*' known on application. EDUCATIONAL. VHAT BKT1ER PKLSEST I" \ VOCTO MAN? V V A yearly ticket in the Yoii>tir Men'sChristim Asso ciation. Privilege- Hrtt+lw< C yinnasium with im f-**aioi:al itistru ti<>n. e-.eiiiiiir fU.<v< ' aice a week in f~*nth. ('honour*) hy. Mather: ,?ti<n and tieniian bv "rat-<? ].vsm teacher*. Ijtrarv s??-iety and El's-utiou ?laaa weekly; f^.-tims, Receptions and Entcrtain ???' *? I nil tit k- t. 4 i-.". < ...i. . ...mi alone. $S. In formation courte. uslv irivau ,;t 14()!? New York ave. jPl-M A KUNiiToS INSTITUTE BOARMXli AND ill)..} School ' r (oils, at Vltuwlria, Va? six milrt from n'ashmirtoii ;-rence imv. Fitzhmrn I-ee. Kichii. -mI. a H >: .1.1 s 1*! r our. Washimrton. D. <X For ein iilkn address Mi>s REBECCA C. 1 >>\\ ELL. IWncipai d I # -1 in INSTRUCTION UN THE VIOLIN. For terms ryyly to H. DONCH, 008 H ?t n.w. or principal music stores. dl6-3m 1 NSTP.UCTION IN Oil. PAINTING A NI> DECORATIVE ART. MKS. M. II PIKE. Artist. Stndio Rooms 1.2and3. U;l!?Fst. dl-liil* SCHOOL OI ELOCUTION AND DRAMATIC ART, 14 -'4 N ST Itivste lessor.* aii'l Classes MRS. ADELINE DU VAL MACK, oi New York. Principal. dl.Vtit* IjIyOCt'TION latbe Art of all Art--no person's education is fom pMte without it."?h'mrowi. "Few people know what i*>were they i-ossess until thia art deve!o:-s Inem." Sa'r i i Til l M N ? ? >LLEC-E OF f:.'xttion and okatory Is finely ]<???? i it :U3b?h street n.w near the Clty Hx?t Office. ani sc l?y l a. ave. WASHINGTON. D. ( . It in a la rye ?t ? u. tur?. si lei <l:di> equipped, and its PRACTICE HALLS .each 100 feet m length; afford Unequalled opportunities for developing the strength of the voice. , _ I: teacl ex Elocution a.* an eleinnt art for home and km ietv. as w?-l! .nfcru**- in public: also. VOICE CCL TT I E articulation OF 1 HE ENGLISH LAN OI \*?E. FHVSK'AI. HARMONY, ORAIORV. PEK SdNATIoN. PANTOMIME. \lSIblJ;: SPEECH. ANALYSIS. EXPRESSION, GESTURE AND ACT ING. Its meth.'d.H "f instrnctioii are in advance of any in An "ric?. adopting the RECENT DISCOVERIES of the ?Mt Enti'. fai: \!a.-ter*. It fits ( U(>iln to enter Pro fe-ciojiM Life or to become Teachers ?I Elocution. Over 8?>(? chart* Tbe Col!i*e Has TEN DEPAUT MKNi S. A fund lias l<een ehtalilnbed to assist pupils who?rive evwler.ee of unusual merit, and wiio are una ble to i as 1' T u lull cour?of tuition, bend for deacrip ttWCWbglML dl4 3m THE FRENCH system of SOUND SCHOOL Will open the first MONDAY in January at 1014 17th St.. between K and L Time, money and lalior saved by this system of learm imr th?- French laTiu-Uiurf. It is entirely new and ori>cinal. pt,rie* tl> simple aud natural, fonnded m>on a wil d pri>nuin iatii>ii and practical ?.onvers;ttiou. Morn iTiif. Afternoon and Eve?ilntr Cla-tses. >>f all irrades, for Adults and Children. Terms reasonable. Fint lesdou free. FRENCH SYSTEM OF SOUND?THE STUDENTS HELP. Copyrighted IKSti by M'LLE V. PRUD' IloM ME. l<>r n.de at Free's, Brentano's, ISallantyne'a and at the SfcfeooE dl4-.Jiu INsTRl CTlt>N IN I.\T1N. GREEK, MATHEMAT ICS ami En?r!i:?h. Prof. F. A. SPRINGER, late Civil Senric. Exan.iuer. Candidates prepared for College, Anna|H>li?. West Point or Civil Service Examinations. A] ply 4*.'3 9th st. n.w. dl3-3m TO ART STUDENTS AND PARENTS- AT THE Academy of Fine Arts. iuov?kI to S()4 E St.. one ran receive the most thorough instruction in every Ktyle ol DrawmK and Paintinv. Yt^reof study saved. Mrs. I. R. MuRRELL. the founder and teacher, lias had twelve medals and studied fifteen years in Europe with the most celebrated artists. Particular attention to sketching from nature. Children Saturday. $10 per year. dtt-ti.'it* ^PENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE (BURNED j%ut Dei*. 5) will Re-open MONDAY. DEC. 12, in ??mumodious halls. National Bank of the Republic Buildini.'. southwest corner of 7th and D streets. ? A practical business education that quali ties yountr men and women to support themselves and suci Lutifully perforni the active duties of life. Thorough instruction iriven in Rapid M ritinjr. the Emriish Laniria?re, ConvajHindence. Rapid <'alcnla tu.ns. B<>. kiet j in?. Business Practice, Commercial Law, Political lx-ononiy, Stenocraphy and Type-Writ imc. Regular daj and evjniliir sessions. A full corps of teachers. Initiou Fees?Day sessions? Retnilar business' oiirse. one year. $70. payable $10 on enter in? and 1-nlance in monthly instalments of $10 each; ay^ar scholarship. In full on enterimr, $?j0: tuition v*i quarter of 10 wed*, 0. paid on enterin*. Nifrbt sessions?Year scholarship. $.">0 on enterimr; three months. #IS.payable $t>onenterinK.and balance in monthly iiwtalmentai of $0 each, or $16 iu full on entenn#. Illustrated Circular sent free on application. HENRY C. SPENCER. PrincipaL Mrs. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice PrincipaL d9 IJ?RENCH AND ITALI AN CLASSES. AT 7 P. M. I nr e,-edejited advar tiwesfor learailiircouversation; (mwii J (-our^e: 't Pan^iali t.-i?.liers to each Kraile. Prin upal. LI CIEN E. C. COLLI EKE, A.M., 153K I st. u. w. dio-lot \YASIiI.\GTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC VV St. Cloud B-.iil<lin(r. com-r ?th and F n.w. Eiifht eeuth jeur. Piano. OtKan. Voice. \ loUn, Flute. Cornet, *c i'ree adauitaKu. O. B. BULLARD, Director. dJ*-Lua* MISS SUSIE POLLOCK, OF BOSTON. TRAINED in Germany, and Miss c. R. NOERR. iTmcipals rt FRiSBEL INSTITUTE. Gra<le<l school, Priiuary, Advanced and Kindenrarten I>ej>artments. German Tree. Twelfth year. One square from Thomas' Cir ela, at 11^7 l.'Ith st. n.w. n'.'ti-lm* T^RENOH LESSONS BY PROF. H. LARROQUeTa F native Parisian teacher, graduate of La Sorl?onufc, Paris. Also Latin, Greek, Spauisb, Italian, German courses by moat able assistants. 1314 I st. n.w. n 12-thu* V (X'AL LESSONS. In the V <t Kapid and Refined Italian Method. SIGNoR FAHl AN!, from Paris, Eur<jpe, 1017 ltithst n.w. HARP LXSSOS8 AND MUSICAL BECSPTIOV8. (At the request of. and exclusively for, pupils and friendsi to commence -I.in. 1st. lsH7. dti-lm* APITOL HILL EVENING SCHOOL. -_>7 .">TH ST. n. e. Instruetion triven in Book-keepimt, Arithme tic, Grammar, Geography. History, Penmanship and Orth??raphy. C. F. WooD, Principal. K. F. SAYLES, Aasistaat^ d:t-3m ?ROF. DfBFLS -FRENCH MEMORIZER." IN P5 Neweat aud aimilest system to master French. Copy righted Nov. m. l KMi. S<>ld at FREE'Sand Profebsor'a r^sideiifie. 1018 17th st. n^EJ-lui* Mrs. mann's kindergakten, 'iQ1R RS MANN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL.* 1W1B Sund?*rlaud Place, one block south of Dupont circle. Second term bejrius December 'i. ISSti. nl-2m* Alexander ziwFT, 140 Cat. s.e. Lessons in German. Mathematics, etc. Translationa from tbe Russian. French, tierman, etc. ae-J8-3m* Mrs h arriette mills-vo? al lessons to Indies and ilentlem^n. At leisure daily from four to five. Residence. Hoi1* L st. Lessons to Capitol Hill pupils on Thursdays. Music rooms. 300 "-M st. s.e. M^DWARD C. TOWNSEND. ^ TEACHER OF ELOCUTION, u37 1317 13th street n.w. The misses burr s English and french school FOR YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS. no'i'^ Im* i:?us H st. n. w. Mandolin pupils taken on the Italian an l Spanish Mandolins by Prof V MONTANF.LLL 82? 20th st tluay d>j? forauw Mand?>liua for sale. n30-lm* VvaSHINGTON s?!HOOL of F.I/HTTION AND Vl ENGLISH LANGUAGE, P04 M st. n. w Mr*. M s I t\ ENS HART. Princi(?l. Private and Class Instruction day and eveuimr. Cure of lnii>-diiiient* of Si*eech a specialty. n"JO-lm VMENCH LESSONS. PRIVATE OR IN CLASSES .T Madame A. PEEK from Paris.) Excellent pr<?nun ciatioTi and tii r< Uifh instruction. Will trive leatujns at Lot residence or at the homeof pupils. S31 14th st. ?W oc23-3m* Academy of thf holy cross. 131J mass. ave^ resnaied studies MONDAY. S?*pt. Hth. with Cl:*weda<lTaiitair>-sfor3 thoroatrh connr in s.-if-u>-e. usn and Art. l'he theory ? f Music in thoroughly ts ;.'ht Special atteiiti. n i? i aid t- Piano. Hari. <Irxan. Guitar and Banjo. Paiiitiiur and the iji'imvuri-s rec ive partkularat.ei.tiou. Pr.\.iiecl--? u I unttmr. Pho L>Atni Ly and Fancy Work. Ln-U i Paiut^njr, (,'alis theiiK's and Klndeivarten an new features of the Be- nt yeir. Coiinected viiti^ the Academy is a bool ior Boys. tau*rht by tbe Sisters. se3U-3ln THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 7*23 14T1I >T N. W.. And all oth'*r pnnrijml cities. Racotmize.1 a? superior to all other similar Institu tions. Unexcelled advantawes for leanr.mr CONVER SATION. Best of liative tea? hers. Fee extremely low. NEW TERM m w lor Ladi^, Gentlemen and Chil dren. Free trial lensons every Saturday. ocl Mcdonald ellis school and wellesley PREPAliATI >RY. I.;u5 17tb st, 1?'.'4 Massachusetti* ave. and ltt'i3 N st. tamily and 1*7 Sch. ??! {< r Y ouu? Ladies and Little Girls. MlriS ANNA ELLIS, Principal. 1. iirth year Imu bElTi MBEh ISSti, with full con? of tea< hers A sisM iai herdJc is employ.-d b\ tbe srhool for the benefit of pupils iu distant part*of the city. se''.V3m "lA'ASHINGTUN ACADEMY OF TELEGRAPHY vv has remove.1 froiK Capitol Hill toti.il Fat u. w.t KmjIus 7. H and V# oclS-3i:i* Ml'i HILO'VS iNiiLISH AND "FRENCH . S. hool lor Youuk Lauies, MVH Vennout ave., will ?a-oje. WEDNESDAY. September SHu. CHKI I?oN's ACADEMIES-1AM F ST. N. W P '??!?>? W..hiewdaya and SamTdays :fcl st. and P?ut:-; ?s'.iaa\- * e., luesd^ya and Fridays. All the latest dances tauarlit. ocl-Om iss AMY LEAVrrrToF BOSTON. GRADUATE and certified eia.-..v..er of the New England Con x;rvstory pinano tacltm*|Qc. harmouy and voice c:d Iol'.' Itith st. u w . M tur? MAPLFW"oi? INVriTl TF. FOR BOTH SEXF.S. Concordville. Pa. Aii efficient cwrpa of Inatructora. W. il arrai,.'- i r?- ^ i.f stn<U ft'tO l-er vear. J. hHOli 1'LlLMiEi YaieCollege>, A M . Priucij al. o?'3-3m* LKOI.VHAN'D AND tXl'IRT TYPEWRITING C practically target. S> , . .. -v.ni!.te.sl if serioiu MtenMJtu'tu pi*. 1 r.. ..?? i .Is preferred. R. F. CRo V LL1N. with Johns * Easton. Steno^nphers. 472 Louisiana ave. selb CiAPI ioL HILL E1NDERGAK1EN AND BfflOOL /yj:ulst se corneija F BOi'DEN. Principal. Tenth > ear bemns tx-Vober 4th. i or circulars ie<dress pnucipai. ociy-.'in Dr. j. p caulfie'd will resume busi NFSSOct?>ber 1st. At 1122 Connecticut Avenue. selS-3m First Flat. Private lessons in aij. grades of study ; to adults confidential; j rei?res fur college, Annapolis. West Point, all ex?ii!>uations. ae^S I\ i 1NSTI TL1 E, s.w. < or. Sth and K sts. n.w. Guitar, banjo, sinking, piano, tcc.? Prcf LOl IS oRIENsTEIN will teach the above branch's at popular priest. Harmony practically tatiKht with the above Inquire at 4.~>ti C at. n.w. o7-:im JE SCHEEL.'ORGANIST. TEACHER OF PIANO a and VOCAL MI sic. Parti>-xilar attention to b? ainuers. aa well as those wishing to be qualified for l exlocmon or lea-hers. Terms moderate. 734 12th at. n w. JylO-Wiiii* 1A8GLI-H. FliENCH AND GERMAN SCHOOL I i foe youiv fadleaaad bttle gir>. .>lV2Pat., Wiwt V ashimrton, i>. 0. * wr i irctuar i?0-eo im- MISS M. G DORSET .PrincipaL AUCTION SALES. WTfii DAYS. rpHOMAS J. FISHER 4 CO., Real Estate Brokers. r*id--r and by virtue of a deed of trust from John i Ko^- land wife to WiClnn B.Wehb. bearing date out tin- 14th day of May. I *79. and rf-corded in liber, !?11. folio :UMJ. one of the Intel reconls of the District of Col-.::: bi?. the UTidersiirnc 1 tiu*tee therein named will 01. WEDNE8D.VV, THE ETFTH DAY OF JANUAR1. lhiST, AT Fol'R UCLiK'K. P. M . in front of the j r n nest. proceed to sell lot No. 37. in William B. To-iil's ni oruPil miMiviiiioi) of the western half of sqiis r.- numbered M>u, situated on the corner of C and North Cai itol streets. 'JVniw of sale shall be a* follows: One-third of the purchss^ money to lie paid in ??ash. and the balance in ?><I?:ii 1payments. in one and two years from the day of sni. with interest. the said deferred payments to be se cured to the satisfm tiou A tlie tri.stee. or the pur chaser may pay all the purchase money in cash, if he elect* so to do. A dei*)>it of ij lfK) will be required of t!.t | t'rrhnser. Ttius to be complied with within ten ?lajH. or the proj>erty may be sold at the risk and cost of defaulting purchaser All remveyaucing at pnr cl . er\.cost. I I.LI A >1 B. V\ EBB, Trustee. THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer. dl8 d&ils EDUCATIONAL. N FW YORK ART STUDIO-MISS EBGAR STt'B ied in Euroi*-sixteen y-iars. Paintlmr, 35c. S?.tnr day?French and Drawim., monthlifc(l. Short-hand F.tintititc lor Ui4iday Presenta. VeriWli How, Room 2 1, fourth door. d9-lni* W AVFHI.Y SEMINARY. 1400 K ST. N W.? VT Bi'a-iUntf and Dav Scl.t>ol for \onng Indies. Open ing October 1st. Full cori* of teachers. For circulars apply to >'jniiiiarj troia 12 a. m. to 4 p. m. or 7 to 9 p. ni. Miss LIPSCOMB. Principal. se25-3in I ARTYN'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. 1*1 .'IB! 6th st., Washington. D. C., Provides practically useful business education. No terms nor vacations Students enter at any time. Terms Lite Scholarship, ?40. IV weeks'course, board, Ac., ?75. Send for circular. sel4-eot>iu 1*iano Lessons. MISS CLARA HARRISON, Pnpil of Wm. Mason. N. Y. *51.'! M st. n.w. oe2-3m* SCHOOL OF Ml'SIC.' [established 1877.] 1305 H st. n.w. Private or Class Lessons. Church oriran for practice. au21-3m THEO. INGALLS KING, Principal. PROPOSALS. Proposals for construction of reser voir OUTLET ANI> WING-WALLS. U. S. Enoineeh Office, 2136 Pennsylvania ave. n.w., Washington. I>. C., Dei-eml?er 14. 1S86. Sealed Proposals, in triilicate, will t>e received at this office until TWELVE M? ON MONDAY. JAN UARY SEVENTEENTH. 1887, for the construction of the Reservoir <>utl?t and Wing-walls, in connection with the Reclamation- of the Potoiuac Flats, at Wash ington. I> C. The structure will be of irranite ma sonry. built on a foundation of piles, grillage and con crete . to be built within a coffer :dam, in atioui six feet of water. For detailed information, forms of bids, Ac., apply to the undersigned. PETER C. HAINS, d20.21,22,2:?Jal4A15-?t Lieut, CoL of Engineers^ W ASHINGTON, D. C? I tt December 16,1886. Sealed proposal.j are invited for FOUR (4) HARD ; WOOD BULK-HEADS, with pates, for the new Pen sion building. Si**cificatjous can be obtained and I drawings seen at this office. Bids will be opened on 17th of January. 1H87. at 2 p. in., in presence of bid ders. M. C. MEIGS. Supervising Eng. and Architect, d20, 22. 24. 27_and_29 1316 N st u.w._ Proposal for miscellaneous supplies for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Treas ury Department, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, j December 13th. ISSti. Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until TWELVE O'CLOCK M.t MONDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY-SEVENTH. 1H86, to furnish Miscellaneous ! Supplies in such quantities as may be required by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing during the six months beginning January 1st, 1881. and ending June i 30th. 1887. Proposals wiU be considered only from established i manufacturers of. or dealers in. the articles. The right is reserved to waive defects and to reject i an v or all bids, or parts of bids. Blank forms with speciiications for proposals and , further information desired by inteuding bidders will j be furnished on application at this office. E. O. i GRAVES. Chief of Bureau. dl3-2aw,2t PROPOSALS FOR 8HEET IRON WORK. OFFICE OF BCILUINO FOB STATE, WAR and Navy Departments, Washington, D. C- December tith. 1886. Sealed Proposals for furbishing, delivering and put ting in place the sheet iron Hue connections, chimeny caps Ac., required in the West Winir of the Building . for State, War and Navy Department*, in this city, will ! be received at this office until TWEL\ E M.. oa 'i UES DAY, the TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1880, and opened immediately thereafter in presence of bidders. Specifications, general instructions to bidders and blank forma of pn.i-osal will be furnished to manu facturers on application to this office. THOS. BIN'COLN CASEY, d6.7,8,9,18A20 Colonel. Corj* of Engineers. Holiday G IFTS m SUITS AND OVERCOATS! The growing sentiment in favor of giving Substantial Presents is fast becoming universal. A present of aa Oven-oat or Suit to your Father, Brother or Son. wlie.i unexpected, although the same may be needed, will carry with it comfort and pleasant recollections, and will oe an every day reminder of gratitude, love and affection. Before niakinir your purchases call and see our Overcoats anil Suits, comprising the best makes, finished in su|>erb manner, cut and trimmed in the height of fashion, and sold at such Low Prices as will meet the wants of every purchaser. FOR BOYS?4 TO 12: Corduroy Suit* at $3.50, sold elsewhere at $6. Good Strong Suits at $2.75, worth $4.50. A full line of Cassimere, Cheviot Corkscrew and Wide Wales Suits at all prices to (8u>0. A beautiful line of Overcoats from (2.50 up. FOR BOY8?13 TO 18: A magnificent line of Suits and Overcoats from $4.50 up. FOR MEN: Good heavy and warm OVERCOATS at (4.75, reduced from (7.50. Splendid Storm overcoats at (6, worth $9. Chinchilla OVERCOATS at #7 50, worth (10. A splendid assortment of OVERCOAT S at (9.50, (10.75. (12, (13.50 and (15. guaranteed to beeper cent below what they can be bonirht for elsewhere. Genuine Montagnac Chinchilla overcoats re duced to (20, worth (40. Surtout OVERCOATS from (10 up. Chinchilla D. B COAT and \ EST from (7.50 up. Chinchilla Double Breasied COATS and VESTS for boys, from (5 up. Extra heavy OVERCOATS for driving, very cheap. Good BUSINESS SUITS reduced from #9 to jjjti. A full line of SUITS at #7.50, *9 25. (10.50.(12, S13.50. (15 and $1(5.50. These goods have been re wed reimrdless of cost or value. A lull line of PRINCE ALBERT SUITS from (15np. ODD PANTS, in all sizes, to fft any shape, at (LoO and upward. tW Our Motto?No Trouble to Show Goods. OAK* HALL, CORNER 10TH AND F STREETS Open till S p.m. Saturday, 11 p.m. nntil New Year. dl4 For (J HRI8TMA8 X RESENTS. If you are inclined to investigate the merits of our Ready-made Custom Garnieuts, call at any hour before 9 o'clock this evening and we will place some of our time against yonrs, with the understanding that if you select aiything and afterwards repent of your choi<-e you can bring back the goods and have your money refunded. That is the business platform upon which we stad. "Store open until 9 p.m. GEORGE SPRANSY. ONE PRICE CLOTHIER, dl4 507 SEVENTH STREET. Furs. JAMES Y. DAVIS' sons. HATTERS AND FURRIERS, 1201 Pennsylvania are., corner 12th st. Invite attentiou to their large and eiegant stock of FUR*. LADIES' SEAL SACQUES AND DOLMANS, VIS1TE8 IN SEAL, PERS1ANNER, ASTRAKHAN, AND PLUSH. FUR TRIMMINGS OF ALL KINDS AND QUALI TIES AND MUFFS TO MATCH children'S FURS, MEN'S FLRS, FUR RUGS ANL ROBES, FUR OUTFITS FOR COACHMEN. In our stock of Seal Cape we have a moat excellent aiticle for boys at (1. Every piece of Fur that cornea into our establishment, U-fore Wing placed on sale, undergoes the peraoi.al examination ot the brtii. thus insurire goods perfect in workmanship, and FREE FKOM UOitL nlU The National Xjife and Maturity ASSOCIATION. OF WASHINGTON, D. C., 1215 F street Northwest. Issues MATURITY POLICIES, payable in Cnsh at the Expiration of Five aiul 'leu Veers, and LIFE insurance POLICIES. Guaranteed in Amount and with absolute limit of Coat. Parties familiar with life Insurance are invited to examine the plan- Those m search of information can Always obtain it at the office of the Aaaociattoa. OFFICERS: ( Iloratio Browning, president; William E. Clark, vtce-preaident; ; Samuel Normeut. treasurer; Geo. D. KKin.tge, secretary and gsnl managw: John B. lamer, counsel: p. s. Riddelle, M. D., medical director; John H. Heixez, general agent; Horatio Browning, Seymour W. Tullook. San. uel Norusnt, R. O. Boitrman, V Uliam E. Clark. R- F. Baker. Jwues L. Barbour. Jsoies L. Norris, Robert Boyd. John b. Laruer. i runk HuLt, P. S. MddeUe, _ _ Levi ffoodtxuy. n23-3m AUCTION SALES. THIS BTENXiW. ?yyALTER B. WILLIAMS ft CO., Auctioneers. RICH AND ELEGANT TRIPLE 8ILVERPLATED WARE, ROGERS' CUTLERY, MANTLE CLOCKS, ORNAMENTS. PERSIAN PARLOR AND HALL LAMPS, With l>eautifal Globes, decorated by hand, ART OBJECTS IN BRONZE AND BRASS, Representing figures in Ancient and Modern History, AT AUCTION. Ton are respectfully invited to attend the Eleventh Annual Sale for tli#> Taunton Silverplote Company, of New York, commencing TO-MORROW, DECEMBER FOURTEEN. AT HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK A. M., HALF-PAST TWO AND HALF-PAST SEVEN P. M? continuing daily, at same hour, until entire stock is disi-oeed of- , We have been selling the goods made by this Com l<any for a number of years to the best people of Wash ington, who have used them with entire satisfaction. A good fire and comfortable seats provided for the ladies. dl3-10t WALTER B. WILLIAMS k CO., Aucts. "yy ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers. CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. CONSISTING OF A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCV GOODS. DOLLS. ALBUMS. ACCORDEONS AND MUSI CAL INSTRUMENTS. SILVERWARE. PLUSH GOODS, CLOCKS. POCKET AND TABLE CUT LERY. VASES, TO VS. WATCHES, ETC., AT AUCTION. We sliall sell at the Boston Novelty Co. Store. No. 621 Pennsylvania avenue, a massive consignment of goods direct from the manufacturers thrt must l?e sold at public sale. Sales DAILY, at ELEVEN A. M., THREE AND SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M. ci?-i0t WALTER B. W1LLIAMS & CO., Ancts. TO.JIOBROW. fflRUSTEE'S SALE OF TVO-STORV-AND-BASE 1 MENT BRICK HOUSE AND LOT ON I STREET N< >RTIIEAST. TWO-STORY-AND-MANSARD RlK >F UKiCK HOUSE NO. SO:; NEW JERSEY AVENUE NORTHWEST. AND ONE UNDIVIDED ONE-EIGH1H INTEREST IN LOT CORNER OF MARYLAND ANENL'E AND FIRST S'IREET W EST. Bv virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the .at*, District i >f Columbia, lwssed inequity cause No.rJ..; MU7. ujc. 2."?. parsed November 2d. 18X0. I. trustee appointed in seid cause, will offer for ssle. 011 TUESDAY, the T iVENTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEM BEK, A. D. 1SMJ. at H ALP -PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P. in tmnt of the jjremiFes. all those certain 1 ieces or parcels of grouno and premises known and dear ri lied on the ground plan <>r piat oi the city of Washington, in thn District ol Columbia, hx and being all of lot numliered one hundred and three (103). of B. F. Gil ls rt's recorded subdivision of square numbered six hundred and seventy-five <t$7">>, improved by ? two stor\ -anil-l>ase:iieiit brickdwelling. on I street,between North Capitol and 1st street northeast. ALSO. IMMEDIATELY AFI'ER THE ABOVE. I will offer tor sale. in front ot the premises, all thit piece or psrcpl of land known on the ground plat or phin ol said city :.s s:nd being i'.;l of lot numbered six (6>. i:: A. R. Sliepheril'a recorded subdivision of square west of square numbered six hundred nnd twenty three (623). improved by two-storj--nad-Uiaiisard-roof brick house No. 803 New Jersey evenue northwest. ALSO. ON WEDNESDAY, the TWENTY-SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. iSSd. at HALi -PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P. M.. in front of the premises. I will offer for sale one undivided one-eighth interest in and to all that piece or parcel of land and premises known au.l described on the ground plan or plat of said city as an J being all of lot numbered nine (9). in square num bered live hundred and seventy-six <576). Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money in cash: the balance in equal instalments in one and two years, tor which the notes of the purchaser is to be given bearing six per cent per annum interest, and to be secured by dewl of trust on the premises sold, or all cash, at option of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 required on each lot at the time of sale. Conveyanc ing. &c? at purchaser's cost. If the terms of snle are not complied with in fifteen days the property in de fault will l>e resold at the risk and cost of the default ing purchaser uftrr five daps' i ublic notice of such re side in some newspaper published in Washington, D. C. WILLIAM ?>'. \\ aRREN. Trustee. The Woodiuout, l.'ltii at. and low Circle. DUNCANSON EROS.. Am ts. d 7-eo&ds rjmoMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. GREAT FIRE SALE. UNRESERVED SALE OF 300,000 FINE CIGARS FOR ACCOUNT OF BARON k CO* BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Owiuir to a lire recently occurring at their factory whereby their stock was slightly damaged by fire, they have concluded to dis; ose or their entire stock of FINE CIGARS AT AUCTION beginning WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER TWFNTY SECOND, at 1 HREE ?'CLOCK P. M.. rt my auction rceiurs 11th ttd Pennsylvania avenue, and continuing THURSDAY and FRIDAY TWENTY-THIHD aud TWENTk'-FOURH at TEN" A. M. and THREE P.M. EACH DA^. These goods sustained t:o damage whatever and are GUARANTEED STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS in every respe For description ai d character of good< see catalogue. Remember the dry and date and secure some ran- bargains. dl4 dxds THOMAi DOWLINO. Auctioueen rjlHOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. TRUSTEES' SALE OF A LOT. IVPROVED*BY FOUR TWO STORY FRAME DWELLINGS. IN GOOD CONDITION. SITUATED ON WEST SIDE OF NINTH STREET EXTENDED. BEiWEEN boundary street and grant avenue, BKING KNOWN AS PREMISES No. 2144 MN1H STREET NORTHWEST. By virtue ol a ilonl of trust, dated November 17. s lXh*i, and recorded. in Lib- r No. 1 folio d'.'.'l. f?;:., eq seq. of the Land Record* of the District of Co- liLi. liui:bi?t, at the r>tiuest ol tli?* i urty sei ;ir*d thereby, we mill on MONDAi. THE TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF DECEMBER. ISKti. AT FOUR O'CLOCK P. M , in front ol tue premise*. sell :dl thst certain lot and prem ie s situate i:i the County of Washington, District of Columbia, known as a>irt b-:ug lot forty-one (41) of Wright and Coy's subui vi..irn of part of Pleasant Plains and Mount Ple.isaut, together with the improve ments thereon, consisting of four two-story iraine dwelling's. Terms of sale: One-half of the purchase money in cash, the b^lsnce in one and tv.*o years, secured by notes of purchaser a: d deed of trust on the property t-olj.or all cask at purchaser's option. A deposit of i 100 required on the day of sale. All conveyancing at purchaser's cost. Terms of sale to he compLed with within ten days from day ol sale, otherwise trustees will resell at risk ami cost of defaulting purchaser. BENJAMIN F. LEIGflTON,. _dl.VdJtd* CYRUS K. FOSS, \ 1 ruateea. J^UNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. TRUSTEES' SALE OF FRAME HOUSE AND BAKERY. No. 417 NINTH STREET SOUTHEAST. Bv virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded in ^ ? v*. "i Aim * it ^,4! o. aiuy recoraeo lU/ffe I iher No. 10S8. folio 258, et seq.. one oi the Land ,1:7 ltrcords of Washington County, in the District ofkii Columbia, and by request !^''l,J;JftVmlT)hA()F sell ? >ii THURSDAY, the TW ENTY-T HIRD DAY ?>t I>Et l-'MBER. A. D.. 1S8H, at HALI-PAST FOl K O'Cl < A k P M . in fr?>nt of the preuiises.all that piece ,,r 1 \j \ ia? i\ r. ai.,in irontol the premises,all that piece < r parcel oi land situate and being in Washington City, i:: the District oi Columbia, and kimwii upon the ground plat nr plan of said city as, and being part of lot twelve (1*2), in square nine hundred ana twenty five il>li~?), described as follows: Beginning ifor the same at the southeast corner of said lot twelve (12), and running thence west seventy-two feet, thence north twenty feet, thence west twenty-two feet, thence north ten leet. thence east ninety-four feet, and thence south thirty leet to the beginning, together with all and simiilar the uppurtemvpees, rights, privileges, im provements ami other hereditaments to the same be longing or in unj-wise appertaining. Terms: Olie-mird cash; lsiluiice in equal instal ments at one and two years, notes to be given bearing six i>er cent per annum iuten-st, payable semi-an nually. and tobe secured by deed of trust on the prop erty Bold, or all cosh, at option of purchaser. A de uos'it of <100 required at time of scle. Conveyancing, sr . at purchaser's cost. If terms of sale are not com plied with in teu <b?ys from tL.y of sule the Trustees reserve the right to resell the property ut the risk and eost of the deitulting purchaser after five days' public notice of such resale in some newspaper published in Washington, D. C. CHRISTIAN G LEDERER,' t-,.*? d?-dAds HENRY H. BERGMANN^ ) ATUStees. I\UNCANSON BROS.. Auctioneers. 1UUSTEE8' SALE OF TWO-8TORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. 203 SIXTH STREET NORTH EAST. . _ ? muv* *?v/, xuuU| iUUU MulL 240 et aetv, and at the request of the lwrty secured thereljy, the undersigned trustees will sell at pub lic auction, in front of the premises, ou WEDNES DAY, THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF DECEM BER, 1886, at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P. M? the following described real estate, situate in the City of Washington, in the said District, to wit: Lot numbered twenty-eight (28), in Partello's and others subdivision of lots in square numbered eight hundred and sixty-six (866), as said subdivision is recorded in liber No. 12, folio 48. of the records of the Surveyor's office of the said District; the saute being improved by a two-story brick dweUiny Tenns of sale: One-third cash, and the residue in two equal install ineuts, payable six and twelve months from day of sale, for which the notes of the purchaser, with interest, secured ou said property, will be taken: or all cash, st purchaser's option. A deposit of $100 will be required at time of sale, .ill conveyancing and reenrding at the cost of the purchaser. If terms of sale are not complied with within teu days after sale, the trustees reserve the right to resell the property after that time at the risk and cost ot the defaulting pur chaser. ? BRAINARD H. WARNER,/ dl.Veoftda MAHLON ASH FORD, i True tees. J^UNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. < TRUSTEES' t SAIJS OF TWO-STORY 'BRICK D W fcXLING. UNEAST SIDE OF DELAWARE AVENUE- bETWSi C AND D STREETS NORTHEAST. By virtue of a deed of trust, dated September 22,^^ 1885, and duly recorded in the land records of tfaefff DistrU-t.of Columbia, in Liber 1147, folio 283 etKtt seq., ana at the request of the iwrty secured thereby, the undersigned Trustee* will sell atpubUc auction.in front of tho premises, on THURSDAY. DECEMBER THIRTIETH, 1886, at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P. M., the foUowlng deecribed reel estate, situate is the city of Washington, in the said District, to wit: Lot numbered thirty-two (32), in C. W. King's sub division of original lot numbered five (5), in square six hundred and eurhty-four (684), as recorded in Book 13, folio 165, of the surveyor's office of the said District; the same being Improved by a two-story brick dwelling. Terms of sale: One third cash and the residue in two equal inetalmentajajnable 12 and IS months from day of aale for which the notes of the purchaeer, with interest secured on said property, will be taken, or all caah. at purchaser's option. A deposit of $100 will be required at Ume_ of sale. All conveyancing and record ing at the cost Of the tmrchaser. If the terms of sale are not complied with within ten days after aale the |. I MM ? *)?? * A? ** **? * are not complied with within ten days after aale the trustees reserve the right to re-sell tne property afto that time at the risk and cost ot the jJESStKy 1 ywiWi AUCTION SALES. V^EEKS & CO., Auctioneers, " * ' Louisiana ave., opp. City Post Office. JE rf&fvL8 EFFECTS. RINGS, PINS, SETS, f^AINS GOLD .\S*D SILVER WATCHES, ETC Mt SIC BOXES, FANCY VASES. ALflO TOFW?m^'.DSHOO-FL^ DOLLS. KNIVES, kp tabVu^!,PLATED WAUEsTa^D OTHER SUITABLE HOLIDAY GOODS. r^AHc*?2' .nS&BS, onr salesrooms, TUESDAY, DECEHjJBB TWENTY-FIRST, AT T^SN O'CLOCK. J^UNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. REGULAR SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FCBNI1URE, CARPETS, Ac. C?nHIAU??IiFMN?i?T1LN<^^^Sl HOSIERY SHIRTS, ? 5?AilAMAOED _ Also, STOCK OF CADDIES, fcc? AY AUCTION (^TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER TWENTY FIK8T, commencing at TEN O'CLOCK, we will sell at cKt&t'M* ? 8treetS nort*lwe,t? ? general J^L NCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. PEREMPTORY SALK OF GOLD AND ftTT VFR LU^FIWn'mV^S?i ,cv,v?o' 1?>tOS,SCARF PINS, mHVv priTy ^SS' SLEEVE BUTTONS, n,CHv*",^? PLATED WAKE, ko., AT AUCTION. TV\ n'rii'^1' DECEAl.lJE.it 1:2. at iiwV t\ WJ^ *<*11, within our salesrooms, *Jth audi) sta., WITHOUT RESERVE, stock ofFli "above SS3: | his sale presents an excellent opportunity to obtain Christmas prcsentx at your own price. u^O,X:i UBUC AUCTION SALES REAL ESTATE, AT BOARD OF BROKERS' ROOMS, No. 1106 F ST. N.W. P On THURSDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY-THIRD 1SS6, at ONE O'CLOCK P.M., the following properties will be oflcred: By SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY Nos. 122.1 1235,1225* and 1^7 Wyiie st. n. e , b. lis., ;>r., sq. 1003. No. 1.J4U Ki^-s st. n.w , b. h.. 9r? m. i.; beautiful house and excellent location: sq. 230. By THOS. E. WAGGAMAN. Nos. 404 and 406 South Capitol st., pt. of lot 11, sq. (jfM, two-stcry f. lis., 6 r. Noa. 616 an ! 018 Marion alley n.w., lots 4!J and 50. sq. 442; two-story f. hs., 4r. Tenus at time of sale. f d-0:!t: 1HOS. E. WAGGAMAN, Auctioneer. ^JOMMISSIONEUS" SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE-CLASSIC SHORE FARM. ?f a d?"r('? of the Circuit Court of ri v . < w ? ' ?oi'- Virpnia, pucsvd ou ti? I JarieH Ai)^rtr' 111 l?? equity cause,. niitledjfiS ! -nf* - ^,r ull<1 Adonwde, bis wi.e, s.fraii;st i hi..aim ... Lrauj oti-.urs, ihe ujideisiiri.. i' ther,-iti "^^t?i?Pecial commissioners for the purpose' r Jli sell at public auction, ou the prei.uses, to ffimilest I or iavuanv m- (I W> ?lntv-fifth day tii. 'V c ' ? the lund in the 1 roeeedintT n<n drS^Jubctv fou-rJra? Snore, containing lour hun uk u ,.nti sixtj :f<>ur (4?.4) acres, more cr less. The said W^UuomtiSa irtUtipr?fVT^ in tne county of wil i ,V st,ate ot Virginia. adjnluiuir Colonial Beach, immediately on the PoU.ina.- river, and has on Iwellinir and out building and wm.rf. lHSnsw of s ile t'mV'fho " V.ai' *he c'ost* of and ex it? follow:::- sums of money, to ? with 111 terest a: the mte of <<3> six r a.U,'',UV' or\?:< ?,a; Part thereof from the ii October, IKsb, iill paid; ;.nd the sum ol i1arC''?KK- u.U!h .the5eoJ! t'otu tIlp l?t day ?.f .iaii till oidd iii'i.t tww t ofi(0) Hix l>er ?'eut l*r annum, t.\ w t * <lH/- ^ i.aJ">"''Ut? to be ria follows, residue ^it'" till' ?nl > ? Gu> "l A|>ril au;l r siaue oi the purchase money six luouthH lrom tli<? bydecdof6irn^Vhe dc'1;"od purclSser. premises to be jjiven by the R. BYRD LEWIS, 4I<: .>t'i st. n.w. V* tRhiiiirton. D. C. K. J. \? AaHlNGXON, Comm'rs. Oak Grove Post office, Virginia Westmoreland County, Va. cierk's Office of the Circuit Court of t 1 vv .,.,ar, tt??? , 1. ^^tinorelmd County. _ ; ^arren Hntt, clerk o( the Ciicuit Court of sa 'd Count}, in tlw Ntate ot v ii^rima, do herebv cert^iv tii-Vt one ot^he C?L^^ ^1 m^ iJiiclei decree 01 said court, reudered ?n the l.kn r-io^v' V 1^^?- 1J1 tlie case of James Albert >g7" m"*?d sra,tot Clerk. rpHOMAS DOWLING. Auctioneer. \aLUABLE UNIMPROVED PROPERTY ON H .a.. aSC iJiiieTeeinijf! jtr?l trty- ,>elu*!' I 8rl of lot numbered nttv nT.Vfl !>!-'<! ! ^ U;Ui"bered eiirht hundre d un,l f,l!. ^L*Kimiii.K for the same tlnrty lixjjii t^ie iiv)rtheuKt comer ot said mjuare ^ii(i ruimiri* t}!'!!14!!! Wt ""t i>u tiie line of H street north twenty leet thence 8<>utli one hundred feet* tlieiicp l^nnni^hel,Ce li0rtU ?"e hundnkl feet to the place of Itriiis: One-third cash: balance in six and twolvj months for which the i?mW? notes^ariJI-sU percent interest and secured by u deed of trust ?? th? J,f^Trty Ho^<l ^ token, or all cash at option of the reThtT.t ?in bundrtd doDal^ will bo required ??t tnne ot sale. Ail recordlnif and convevain* I S::1"! If tenlanKft ith in ten dajs iron, aay of sale the proiierty will be dLdS lUC mk Vf ptirel^Jr 1 ^ ai dU' lUOMAhj DOWLING, Auct tS^THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED TN CON SATURDAY DECEMBER ai4-au ? ,am- IKS&'Kwi&I Aoct. Ci~THE ABOVE SALE IS FURTHER POST viiWEDNESDAY. Dr.* EMBER IWLNlY-SttOND, same hour ami dl k <11? THOMAS DOW LI NG, Ulbdt8 AucUoneer. fpHOMAS DOWLING. Auctioneer. 1 >V?r nn?vi??I{^nHOi'JSEl\8F.VERAL MULES, ALDLLN?\ COV^S. A NUMBER 1)1? HVHTf OTHEK . On. THLUSDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY-THIRD, 1886, commencinff at ONE (1) O'CLOCK, at Linden! the country residence of the late Marshal brown, on 4 ^7. M,I?et roaa' opposite Saul's nursery, I shall s 11 ments re9erve e eu,ire *>toek and farming imple dlsAlta THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. PAWNBROKER SALE-WE WILL SELL AT 12H2 ?v?.. ?? public auction, all pledges forfeited by non-mlemption, from No. 10,000 to 35,150, com g11eu,,11??? M?^A? DEC. SO. and TUESDAY, DEC. jJI, 18M6, ct SEN EN O C'Lock P.M., consist/nK of KiUd, suver and metal watches, diamonds, chains, necklaces, lockets, pins, earrimrs, rin^rs, bracelets, tleeve buttons, kuhh, pistols,^books. docks, oi>era Uia?8es, nncroHcoi>es, eye Klasaes, solid silver and plated ware, ladies' and gent's clothing, and all kinds of wearing aj-parel. Parties boldiw tickets will A?.?<,neCT. "J~JUNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. TRl'STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE THREE-STORV BRICK DWELLING, No. 1761PSTREET NORTH ? Khl. . By virtue of two deeds of trust herein recited, one ^ l ebruary ,, 18S6, and duly recorded in libtr^P ?hi' fM',9*41? OIie of,the l8nd records forltiM ofColumbia. and at the request of the party secured thereby ami intended to be secured, in a deed of trust dated October 17,1885, and duly .SSrded M , the foliowin^-desc nbed real estate, situate in the citj of Washington, in the s^.id District, to wit- Lot numbered one hundred and sixty-five (165), in B. H. P ariier s subdi vision of Jots in square numbered one brick^Tw^ll'inK (lo6), improved by a three-story .Terms of s3e: One-third (>i) cash, and the residue lh,*iirte i"stallments, payable in one. two and three yews from day of sale, for which the notes of the purrhsser, secured on said property, will be taken, or all cash, at purchaser's option. A deposit of 4200 will be required at time of sale. All conveyancing' and re cording at the cost of the purchaser. If terms of sale are not complied with within ten days after sale the Trustee* reserve the right to resell the property after that time at the risk and cost of the defaulting Dur chaser. MAHLON ASHFORD, ) IT dl7-eo4ds GEORGE E. EMMONS, ) JJUNCAN80N BROS., Auctioneers. AT PRIVATE SALE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY AW UNSURPASSED COLLECTION OF OIL PJ^NT INGS.STATUARY, BISQUE HGBTKES, BRONZES CABINE-TS, MAljTEL* ORNAMENT PURNt! TUBE,. RUGS. PORTIERES, ETC. The entire contents of a private residence. These roods agKremte a cost of over $200,000 and are suita ble for presents or parties furnishing galleries and ?jpjjaes, and should, be seen to be appreciated. They will be at private sale in the residence for one week, at tynires reinventing lees than one-lialf of value. Cata logues with full description at the residence, and cards of admission, between 11 snd 5 p.m., can be obtained at DUNCANSON BBOS.. Auctioneers, dt'-at 9th and D sta. n.w._ TWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH STREETS SO'CTH 'ED BY A TWO-STORY [DJf. ? the ^trict of Columbia, we shall, on THI'RS KeTrSS: t*e?, offer for sale, at public auction, the following real Mate, to wit; All thaSplece or parcel of ground and .lyiugjwid being in the city of Washington, let of Columbia aforesaid, and known ana de premises, and District _ one thirty iberea balance in six and (30) feet of Lot numbered four (4), eight hundred snd forty-four (844) . Terms of salt: One-third cash; T^tb interest at six per cent, and se cured by deed of trust, or all cash, at the option of pur cbaeer. A^deposit of 950 will be required at the uine y jato. If terms of sale are not complied with in ten daysi from the day of sale, the Trustees reserve the tight to reeell at risk and cost of the purchaser. All conveyancing and recording at cost of purchaser. JAMES M. JOHNSTON, 1 W. ?.-tei4l?uU,Untl 4' r,, I. . ... 4tH) -uoubtiana mj THOa DOWLING, Auctioneer. dll-d&ds CITY AND^ DISTRICT. READY FOR CHRISTHAS. Toys, Holiday Goods and Novelties Displayed in llie Stores. NEW IDEAS IN CHRISTMAS CARDS?WHAT THE TOT MAKER HAH DONE FOR THE .LITTLE 0NE8?THE LATEST STYLES IN PAPER?RICH SILKS AND 8ATTN8, ETC. A crowd of ragged little urchins were pressing their dirty facee against the cold window pane ot a toy store the other night eagerly looking at the objects displayed within. A Star reporter, who looked ever the shoulder, got a glance at the scene that excited the admiration of the youngsters. The merchant had transformed the floor of his shop window into a lake of real water, bordered on all sides by rocks md stones and mosses. Ploughing the water from side to side and leaving a foamy wave, was a small screw-propeller steam boat. Nor was this the only surprising thing in the window. Arranged In every conceivable manner were master-pieces of tile toy-makers' art, little engines which could actually be run by strain, and tops, which, by a mechanical arrange ment, will sing when spun. Up In one corner hung the fantastic shape of an old man. dressed like the well known "Panta loon" of pantomime, his lets convulsively twisting and his red tongue darting back and forth. In anot her corner was a number of children's banks, with the figure of "Uncle Sam," or some other equally eccentric individual, on the top, and so ar ranged that at intervals the Hps or the figure would move as if in supplication, and the nglit hand held out like that of a street beggar: then the fingers would unclasp, and when a coin had been placed within, the mouth closed, the hand dropped to the side, anJ the penny slid from the relaxed fingers of the tig".re into the orifice of the ; bunk, litre, too, were magic lantern, small print ing presses, pretty little flaxen-haired dolls, with i real e.re lasses and delicate pink finger-nails, al ' 1110it human In appearance, and who can cry "mamma" or "papa" as naturally as any real baby; a train of cars v. hlcli can blow up when required, and TUus teach the la fane mind the danger of rail roading; long rows of metal soldiers, small tri cycles and bicycles, stablis with hors. soati .gat t he st alls, in fact, everyt hlng was here which any little one ev ;r dr. amad or In his happiest vision of Christinas and Santa C'laus. ? OIIQrS CHRISTMAS CAKDS. In a stationery store whose windows were richly I 8tor?d with Christmas novelties, a clerk, when a Star repoiter asked about the new things pro duced for thl; holiday season, picked up a card of white sat la on which reposed a padlock and key. 'ilie card was Inscribe! wi:,h an appro pi iate Christinas verse. Another caid was of sa. in ! and in the center was a perfect ear of sweet corn with x little mouse nibb.liig it. Ai.oU.er hani , some card has a "wish bone "on it and the verse, "Throe wishes, wi-h I to thee; Health, Wealth and Prosperity." I A card with a cute little red hatchet resting on ' a white sarin ground has the letters "G. W." painted thereon. A desk pad or polished wood has a calendar and is of English max". Here, alx>, are queer llgures suppoirfug empty nutshells. 1 hese are used as < izar-ash ;eceiver s. Fancy ink i stands, ivory tcbt h picks in sheaths and looking ; like Ntuall 8Cimeters, pen wipers, shaped and painted to represent leaves of trees, envelopes of oic!-fashloned loid, with postmark and ssea', and ! containing sachet powdeij llitie purses in the form of opera glass cases, Japajiese pap?-r knlvvs ' from Tot'", stamp bexes of olive wood, pen* H charms oi barley corn and "old tree" shape, picture frames bordered with shells in the style <>r fifty years ago, ounces of arabe.->que and ioaiun ; esque design, and i lowed back.*, ash receivers, ia form of a n.tvrschaum pipe, resting oil a tray com posed of a "hanu" of cards. NEW STYLES OK PAPER. In fancy paper the styles and novelties are many. There is the "hard times" pa,H.-r with smooth, e\on surface, reminding one or the grocers' brown paper; then the "canvas" paper, and the "torchon" paper, long and narrow and re quiring but olo fold. Lt ?<, Ijl' not -le: -t in u.ilque effect is a paper which has a laiuastlc ' seal attache! to the upi>cr lett hand corner of the sh-vt with the words "Seal your n ply iviih thi . appended. The seal, of course, is taken off by t ie ]K i>on to whom the letter is s^nt end to be atli ced to the back of ih- envelope containing the reply. Of b'autlfully baun i books th '.e is ,::iy qua . tity. Many of them "editions de luxe'' boind wit h an imitation or birnboo and pine tret' wood and illustrated with photogravuivs of the draw lugs of I'ager, Williams, Weatherlj. Dore and otners equaiiy cClebr.it .d. A VAE1ETY FOR CHRISTMAS. Passing from this wonderful winduw the repor ter entered an immense establishment, where everything is sold from tin dipperj, at five cent s apiece, to silks, satin-, and vcavets, of almost fabti i lous prices. The long, wide rooms wore tided with beautiful objects; they adorned the many coun ters; they hun;r from the walls in bewltclilngcare I lessness; they festooned the ceilings; they tripped up the unwary and often tounu their way into one's pocket in a mysterious manner. In tact, it is almost Impossible to do&cribe the many objects. At one counter were beautirul articles of roccco I ware encrusted with imitations of rubies and ! other precious stones. At anot her counter were | baskets of queer shape, lined with velvet or satin, with handles ot ribbons; glove boxes or plush, pin cushions, satlr.-Irlng. d"cards and lace-trim laed lamp shades. At another are silks and satins, so arranged as to display their rlcn hues. Here are ali the novelties in dress combinations: silks ot tea rose, pink lllnuoo, seal blue, maize, manda rin, dark and light pansy, and hedotrope colors for evening wear, and yards upon yards of plush or velvet goods, the designs running In stripes and squares. nanniujf and George. THE CARDINAL'S IMPRESSIONS OF THE ACTHOR OF "PROGRESS AND POVERTY.'' In response to a request from the editor of the Brooklyn Examiner, a Catholic paper, Cardinal Manning has sent a letter touching his opinion as to M r. George's t lieories. The letter says: . " Mr. Wilfrid Meynell, editor of Merry Enyhmri, came to me to ask whether I was willing to receive a visit rrom him and Mr. Henry George. I answered that I should most giadly receive them. They therefore called on me together. Thinking that between Mr. Henry George andmyseir there might not be a common ground on which to meet, I began by saying: ' Before we go turther, let me know whether we are in agreement upon one vital principle. I believe that the law of property is founded on the law of nature, that It is sanctioned in Kevelation, declared In the Christian law taught by the Catholic church, and incorporated in tne civilization of all nat ions. Therefore, unless we are in agreement upon this, which lies at the foundation of society, I am afraid we cannot ap proach each other.' I understood Mr. George to say that he did not deny this principle; that his contention Is mainly, if not only, on the intolera ble evils resulting from an exaggeration of the law of property. I understood him to mean the old dictum, Summum jus, gumma injuria. He ndd?d that the present separation and opposition ot the rich ana poor were perilous to society, and that he saw no remedy for them but In the example and teachings of Christ. He spoke fully and reverently on this subject. I have no distinct recollection of the mention of his books; but as it has been stated In America that I gave an opinion to the effect that in his book, meaning his original work on "Progress and Poverty," I saw no unsound propositions. I have to state that I have never read the book. I have, however, read certain chapters in his later work, "Social Problems," and In those chapters I did not see anything to censure as unsound. This, so far as my memory serves me. is the substance of our conversation so far as it bears upon Mr. George's works. I cannot, however, end without saying how much 1 was pleased by the quiet earnestness with which he spoke, and the calm ness of his whole bearing." Mr. George, in a letter to the editor of the same paper, says the conversation occurred three years ago, confirms the statement that his books were not the subject of debate, and asserts that Cardinal Manning in referring to his land theories said "he would say that there was In the doctrines he had advanced nothing whatever which was condemned by the Catholic church and which a good catholic could not hold." A Princely Turf Prize. THE LOUISVILLE JOCKEY CLUB OFFERS A $50,000 STAKE FOR THE SPRING OF 1888. The Louisville Jockey club has completed arrangements for what is perhaps the richest turf stake ever offered In America. It Is to be for $50,000 and will be run In the spring of 1889. The stake Is for yearlings, two-year-olds and three-yearolds, and the distance will be one mile and a-quarter, with weight for age. Forty thousand dollars of the stake Is to go to the win ner, $4,000 to the second horse and $2,500 to the third. The nominator of the winner Is to receive $2,000, the nominator of the second horse $1,000 and of the third $500. The stake Is to be raised by subscription, and the club reserves the right to withdraw It If there are not aoo entries. The for feit Is fixed at $50 for declarations by January 1. 1888; $150 for declarations by July 1, 1888; $300 for declarations by January 1,1889, and $500 for declarations afterward. The matter was matured at the recent great horse sale at Lexington, and It was received with great enthusiasm by the horsemen present. A Small meteor's Fall. From the ten Francisco Bulletin, Dec. 7. A small meteor dropped near the northwest corner of 6th street and Broadway, Oakland, about 8 o'clock last evening. It struck the telegraph wins In Its descent and broke Into fragments, scattering in all directions with a loud stale, it Illuminated the cloudy sky in the vicinity quite brilliantly lor several seconds before it struck the wlrea. its fall was witnewed by a dozen persons. KNIGHTS A\D THEIR SECRETS. An Expoenre Whkh Will HmjbIt* thr Preparation of a Now Ritual. The alleged expose of the secret work of the Knights of Labor by the Amsterdam, N. Y., Drmp crnf, and announced In telegrams to the Star, has excited considerable Interest. The ritual of the Knights of Labor, It Is stated. Is in the hands of only one person in each local assembly, and he is generally the Master Workman. The organisers usually carried a copy with them. If a person Is caught giving away the secrets of the order he is expelled. Altogether, it is said, about 1,000 per sons have been expelled for giving out the secrets of the order, but no one ever be fore published them in a newspaper. Many of the expelled members undertook to initiate men into the order of the Knights of Labor in barrooms, and were reported to their local assembly for it. The Knights tor a year or so have been tight I ng W. J. KUne, owner of tho Amsterdam Drmorrat, in which, what pur ports 10 be their ritual, lias Just beeu published. The Knights say that this publication is to be greatly regretted, but that it will not involve their fixing up a new ritual right away. Among the "signals" given in this expose are the follow lug: "Sign of Kecognitlou?-The sign is made with the left hand. The thumb aud first two fillers or the left hand take hold of the end of th" right sleeve at the cuff on the right hand. Thumb on the out side of the two lingers Inserted on the lii^ld.-; make a motion as if to turn up the cuff. The lan guage of the sign is: 'I ;un a worker.' The answer is made in this manner: Draw the right band open across the forehead from left to right, back of ihe hand to the Iront. The language of the sign is: 'I, too, earn my bread by the sweat of my bp?w.' "Verbal Challenge?The rollowing wonlsure u-**d where a member iulght 00 seeking for work or in form "Hon: 'I have come." A memljer replying to the challenge: 'Work your way." Any words can be used after the words 'come' and 'w >v," so as not to attract attention, such as '1 have come to look for work.' "Cry of Distress (to be us?d in th" dark or when the sign or recognlt ion cannot be uv d; ?t he words a if: 'I am a Strang**.",' giving emphasis t? the word .->< ranger. Any memb -r o, the order hearing this will answer: 'A >tranger should b* assisted." Caiilion.?As the value 0; ihe cry of distress, for practical use, depends entir-'v on the at?< ura; y of worrtlri", great care shouid be exercised m in structing candidates. especially as great irregular ities now 1'xts.t. I'lie wwrds given above are of the 1 oflielal work, although members arc allowed to i sjjpplement In-.; words given with others, so as not | to .r tract undu?> attention from those not tnem b -rs, as ior instance: -I a?n a etrauger aud m*?'d ; assistance.' Answer?'A stranger should be as ; sist< d aud I for one am willing U> help you.' Any i similar audlrion \i worls may 0" used. i "Sign 01 Caution?ciose tin last two lingers or I the r: 'lit hand. I 'avln? th? rtrst two lingers ex | tended; place tlie two extended ilr.g 'rs 0:1 the le.i I side or ; ?0 foieht :id, b:u or the hand to the front I Then draw thi'iingeiv across the forehead toward , t .ie right and down over t lie right side of t he face, then across the mouth toward th" leit, the thumb ui.tier t he cliln i:i a c: i"! - -> luannv." Vhe^- n^r il assembly at the Philadelphia ses sion decided to retUi n t ?the - Id f ?nn of initiation, i an<l the A. K. is ch accordingly. 1 "The i nknown Knight administers the pledge. after v.hlcii h^ proje. d:> wl.ii the candhLue to ;j ; Worthy Foreman for instructions, th> n to the Master Workman for his address, .nl tin illy to t'*e v n?*rab:e sage. The passwom lssu-d by oi-~ t:ict .Vaster Workmen tor the use of local a s *111 bllcsattached tod!a:! ts is changedsen.i-anau a'.ly, in Juiuary and .fuiy of each year. Tlies?; In structions by the (iet.e ::1 Master Workman as to the piopos-"d marine.- ol opening a local assembly an- hereby officially promulg ited. "V.'h- a the Matter Workman has taken his stand at the capital and s.iys, 'AH ;i rsons not en 11>ii-d to *?!*,' &c., the V. or? hyiusjieetor takes cue globe and lance and pnxveds to id. ike ;;n <'x andua , tion of the OUtsld.j and inside Wlls wit.i them. ! 1 .'". ions to the.-e proceedings all persons are at i llhTiy to ent-T the room, but the v. lis ihea | closed, and none can en. r without giving tat. pas word. When the Worthy Inspector g'ics to i thaout r veil to put the globe in Kspla.e , ne oot siiie Esquire ;ito t. kes l>i*> place in tne ante-room, , and w lii r. the Worthy 1 aspect or en' -jii th - liel! ? veil the Iuhlie Km pure iui.es his piaec. 'I lie V.';r ihv I;i.4A'iiOf biingothe oat l-JeLsquhe In with him When he returns after examining the veils. "A member c-' the order is nut nquir-d o :v ? the password at the veil'; until th" p.-op *r s mbo! j is in its plate, if these are no; in place wbiie * be Worthv Inspector !?> taking up th,- pas-word a i shrewd person can sdp In without gi.iilg the pass i word to either the out-lde h.-*julre or ln-iile : Esquire, and at the sa:ue time elude the vlgUcaicc of the Worthy I us; sector." THE KITt'.VI. ALWAYS CHANGING. ! The New York Sun of Sunday say s that Kalghls of Labor suspect that the publication oi t^elr ritual Is to be attributed to some open union man who has withdrawn frcrn tne order, one of the fraternity in New York said thai since s* vretary Turner issued the uiKcular v. aicli was puMishcd s >me or the cert monies of initiation had been materially changed, and that the signs an-l grips I were always ciiunglug. The pass-words were generally selected by the district assembly. Aisaulled on IiU? Bridal Trip. A PU0F2SS0R CLAIUS $50,000 FOB AN ATTACK BY A SLEEPINV.-CAK PORTER. Charles H. Dwinelle, formerly professor of agri rlculture and esonoudc entomology o;" the Uni versity of California, brought suit agaiust the New York Central and iiudsoti stiver railroad company for $50,000 damages, and the case came up for trial last week in the New York supreme com t before Judge Donohue. The plaintiff claini"d that he was severely assaulted in August, 1885, by a colored porter employed by the com pany on one of Its cars. The professor was mar ried In the summer and at the time or the alleged assault was en route ror Ku-oue to spend his honeymoon. When he reached t'tlca there had been a washout, on account or which a tran f'T of passengers flora one car to another was necessary. Professor Dwinelle and his bride were occupying an apar.tuent in the sleeping-car Norwood. They weie asked to pass Into another car, and the professor started to do so, but first demanded from the por ter of the Norwood a ticket of exchange lor u.->e on the other train. The porter answered that all the tickets had been given to the conductor of the other train. Prof. Dwiuelie did noi. reel satisfied about the matter, aud not wishing to be lert in t'tlca all night he went to the porter again to sp^ak to him about the matter and touched him on tne ann. The only answer he gor was: "If you don't take your hand off me I'll hit you.'' The pro fessor then claims that everything after that was a blank, and that the porter must have assaulted him. other testimony revealed the fact that the porter had knocked the plaintiff dow n. The plain tiff was delayed In ills Journey through sickness, and eventually his eyesight became greatly im paired. He obtained the best medical advice in Europe, but was compelled to abandon his trip on account ol the injuries he had received. Dr. D. B. St. John Koosa confirmed the story of the plain tiff's Impaired eyesight. It was urged, however, that as the porter was not actively engaged at the time in the work of the company the latter was not responsible, and the case was dismissed on those grounds. * Born 1730* Died 1S86. A letter from sassakawa, Seminole nation, Indian territory, gives an account of the death there on the 5th Instant of Mrs. Susanna Warren, perhaps the oldest person in the United States, If not the world. She was born in the old town of St. | Augustine, Florida, in 175a She was born a slave, and was the property of Spanish masters until 1818, when she, with other Spanish slaves, fled from the town of Pensacola when it was taken by uen. Jackson, she lived in the Seminole country trom then until the second treaty ol peace wiih the Seinlnoles, when she was regarded as their [ common property, and was removed with them to ' the Indian territory. She leaves one daughter living, who resides in Austin, Texas, and is In her ninety-seventh year, she leaves many grand children, some ol them nearly seventy years ot 1 age. Father and Son Convicted. MANACLED TOOBTHKlt, THKY OO TO PRISON FOR FIF TEEN YEARS. The trial of James and Samuel sickles, father and son, respectively, for the murder, last April, of a man named James Sturms, has just closed in the circuit court of Roane county, W. Va. Sturms sent a note asking the elder Sickles to pay a long standing debt. This angered the father, who* together with his son, met Sturms. They beat him to death with clubs and left his body in an out-of-the-way field. The jury brought in a ver dict of murder in the second degree, and the court sentenced each to a term of fiiteen years in the penitentiary. Manacled together, the father and son, aged fifty and eighteen, passed through Par kersburg Saturday on their way to prison. Cashier Bain Contictbd or Fairs Entry.?1The case of the government against George M. Bain, Jr.. cashier of the lace Exchange National bank of Norfolk, va., on an indictment for false entry, which was on trial all last week in the United States Circuit court at Norfolk, before Judges H. L. Bond and R. W. bugnes, closed Saturday. It resulted in the conviction o' the accused. The counsel asked for a new trial and arrest ot Judg ment and the motion will be heard in Alemandria in January. Judge W. W. Crump and Major Leigh K. Page, of Richmond, defended the accubed, and the jury was from Richmond. On motion of John Randolph Tucker the indictment ot false entry against John B. Whitehead, president of the bank, was continued with the otner bank cases to the May term. Mr. Bain was tailed in the sum of $20,000. . Bea8?S' the young IftyHshmsn, said to be a nobleman, who was arrested^ in Chicago ?om* weeks ago on complaint ot Mm M. F. M&lUand for THR FATFAED BASK B.iLL WAR. V vrral Organizatloim to Form a kinaiiM Agalm tkc National AfTt* ?cau Fix>tn the Sew York Sun. Per. lJ>tV The prospect of war between the clubs of the minor base hall association* aiiJ the League anil American asportation seem* certain. The two older organizations have for sometime past bfon been griuding down the younger organizations until the new comers have turned upon them and shown fight. The minor organizations have been allowed Just enough protection under the so-called national agreement to prevent th'Mr doing any thing to retain their own players when the two older organizations want them, 'lhey had no voice In the arbitration committee meeting, but were forced to sit outside the closed doors or the star chamber, while the members of the League and American associations made rules to suit their own Interests. Ever since the end of last season the leaders of the seven 1 minor assoriatl -ns have been at work with the idea of arranging a plan by which t hey may band themselves together for self-protection. The International League was the first to m ike a start, and was soon Joined by the Eastern League and nearly every minor league in the country. I'he outline ot their proposed course was given out last tall, and provider! f??r the blacklisting of try player who might violate the reserve list or a -o.it ract by jumping to ihe ol<lerorganizations but little was done toward forming this great organization of young baseball club* until the present time. It was the hope of the leaders that the arbitr..t)o!i committee would modify the na tional agreement so as to allow thtm better pro tetlon in the future. Changes were made, but they were such at> to give the minor associations even less protection than l?efore and less liberty to punish ;h<-lr players for violating the rtiles of t heir clubs. The younger organizations are now up in arms, and a meeting of all the representatives o( clubs outside ihe Le::gue and American associa tion win soon in- called to complete the organl/a tlon r^falnst i he big base ball monopoly, i ie vv < nil min >r organi/atU.us that will form the combi nation ag.iln-t the League nnd American associa tlon are as follows; l ie lnt Tuatloml League, the Eastern League, the southern League, the Hudson Kivcr League, the New England League, the West ern League, else Pennsylvania Stat*1 League, the Colored Le.-gue the Northwestern League, and four or five similar org wilzations, repn'x ntlng In a:i about "> mb> n presenting nearly l.ouo base ball players. A great combination of this sort. It Is said, will bring the two oid ?r organizations to terms. Lad; tiilcn and l.ad)' Colin. Froni the N. V. World. Lady Miles, who has figured so prominently in the O'lLi CiiiupboU case, and promises to figure somewhat unpleasantly again as the case now stands, Is, like Lady Colin Campbell, of whom she Is a cousin, an IrisH woman, the daughter of sir I?3\1d lto of Carrash, In the county of Llm erli;:nd i.Uiitr-slx years old. Her fat her, "Iiavy Rot"he." as lie w.is familiarly styled, was i miller, and made a large fortune in the milling trade, lie w.is ituriiv i as M. P. for Limerick by Daniel O'CohWii as a supporter of therepejd of the union, and afterservingtotsome years was imoie a bar ?<!)<?( In lsrjs lui-ou.-ii ooouoell's influence on the occasion or <^ueeti Victoria's coronation., lie had two b utifd;;'i7hters one or whom, the present Lady .Miles, art raited the admiration of Mr. Milts, men an ouUerof the 17th lancers, quartered at 1 Unerl w ho vv.i; -on and heir or Mil*-*, t ne great l ri>icl ba:iker, a ad is the pre em sir Philip Miles, | M. p. for l~?s. sememe They were mairied in IMS. iioti; Lwjy Miles and Lady ColinCampbell h .ve riwajw been regarded as fast, and have ever Is* -n a-,,r,!fted ino? society proper. Their con-tint avv laiion H'i. h the Dukeoi Marlborough would b' ah?e sufficient to torbid that. Mr. Bln don E'.ood. father of Lady Colin, now over jtiwwfjVr-sld.'d always in the county of flare, and maintained u d.islung csiat'ilslirnent near Ennls utiti; about thirty, when, marrying an Engllah l.idy or iarg" fori ucie. he eh. n^-d las residem-e to London, wn-re Lady cotkewas born. A > omtols s<'ur In ? a? gai.ery of the court writes describing her ar* .1 b *auty oi tUc^irtctly Irish type, arid t here ls a iiiiii rling ol adflt afta Softness, of tliearvh and coy in noi expression, which 1< characteristic or In*- rat.ids oi K.iu. Lord < oiln. who Is called In tiie laudly " we?- Colin," is a til la, tidy llitle man, v. itli an ? xpe.-iv ?, art^ocrail ia"c. He and Ms brother, Lord Loruc, who, from hi* connection with r .yaltv, is chag;iUL-d ai the ease, studlousy a volt. tMt-h o.Uer. Pttt to Mc>t*p wiEti Landannn. HOW A NCUSK IN 1'ALTlltUKB illbUkn A IKOIB1.ESOME CHILD. The case of Louisa Wiiaman, a little girl twelve yearo or agt, who was arrested last Thursday lor poisoning the infant clilldof Marcus Marks, No. 127 lioilins street, Baltimore, was heard Friday betore "Sijulre Henner, In that city. Though the cnarge ?a.< p rover galr.^t her. she was discharged on account or her extreme youth. T he matter was brought to the at eat ion oi c?pt. Cadwallader by an anonymous postal card from a neighbor stating that a cliild had lx en poisoned by the servant. An Investigation by the capiuln resultixl In the arrest o: ta ? ,lrl. who had been on.p:o.\ed as a nur*e In Mr. M ? rk>' family. About, two weeks ago >ir.s. Maries jjolaitl out to the girl ihe bottle con tainlng tlie iaudaniun. which was labeled, "Pol son," uiid rorbadc h *r to touch It. F>au the nurs*' girl's confession, on Friday last she was annoyed while crocheting by the child's crying, and took down the bottle and gave tne child some. She said wheu aa?ved why sue disobeyed her mlstn-ss" order, that a woman, who Is now dead, had told her th?t laulauum was gtxtd to put children to sl-.-ep. Thechilu was soon undv-r the Intluence of the di'iig, and soundly, and Sfj long that the mother beciaii. alarmed when ,!>he found Its ex | treiiilucfe growing cold. A physician, who was called In, Immediately came to the conclusion that the child was suffering from opium poisoning. Justice Benn *r, being satisfied that the little girl was incapable of criminal intentions, dismissed her with some sharp advice. Ten Thouuiud Pawn Yearly, GREED OK 1.EUIS1.ATOK8 AND JISTH K8 KOK TKANHPOKTATIOM ON RA1LUOADS. From the Indiaiiafolin Kews. "I once supposed that the company owned this road," said a railroadman of authority, "but I now kno w that the legislators and the Judges have a first mortgage on It." " Legislators and Judges?" " Certainly. The custom of giving free transpor tation to these people has been so firmly established and Is so generally Indulged In that we are slaves to it. If we decline to issue passes we put ourselves almost at the mercy of persons who at times are in a position to do us damage." ?* Why did you ever begin to extend these favors from which It Is so hard to break away ?" " Because that was the cheapest way to buy up mercenary fellows." ??You confess, then, that these favors are ex tended In the hope of substantial return. Just as the newspapers have charged for years?" '?What Is the use of denying 117 l can show you some requests for passes thai will cause you to lo-e talui In ofiice-nolders. If you have any. I have received to-day a n-quest for an annual pass from a Justice or the peace who says that he has ?'decided in our favor In a suit for damages in a hog case" where It was claimed tnat we "ran over, killed and mutilated two situate" In another ca.se a man offered to settle in full with us If we would give hitn a free pass for oue year lor kill ing "one billy goau" it Is usual for new county officers in coming Into offlce to ask for enough passes to go aj-ound. There are only a lew jud^-s living along our hue ot roud that do not riue on tree passes. 1 have known an instance where a judge, In coming from a distant point to try a case against our road at some county seat, wrote us lor a pass for himself and family, and intimated that the favor might bear interest many fold, one county Juuge some months ago brazenly de clared that "If the road expected fair decisions from the court it must be liberal with its passes." Justices of the peace are our toughest customers. The cow and hog cases generally come before them, and, as a rule, they want to act as attorney for the road. One recently asked for a pass be cause he closed the fence ban and kept cattle off the track. I think that the railroads are responsi ble for this rotten state of Judiciary, for they have from the first offered these tavors as bribes, and have euueated people to think that anything that can be taken out or the hide of a railroad corpora tion is legitimate." "To what officials do the railroads voluntarily grant passes?" "We never dream of refusing legislators and members of town councils, and when we want anything from them we never fail to ask for It! We give passes to county clerks and recorders in return for tavors they raider In attending to our records, etc. We have an attorney In each county seat who frequently Is content to serve us for an annual pass, unless we bare specially Important cases, if we think a pass to a Judge will do any good we Issue It without waiting to oe asked. Not infrequently passes offered are refused. There are nidges who remember that they are people serv ants. There is one In this city who, in time of court, goes to and from Danville every day, and who will not take a pass under any considera tion." "How many pa if does a railroad grant In a year?" "About 3,000 annuals aad not 1ms than 8,000 trip passes, tome of wnich ticket two and to cbm Twin Rasaa v anox.? A Bismarck, Dak_ special says: "The Indian com mission returned from Fort Bart hold yesterday, having concluded a satisfactory agreement with the Oros Ventres, Mandan and Artckaree Indiana, who agree to cede all their reservation north of the forty-eighth parallel, also the larger portion of the territory lying betwoaa the Missouri river and Fort Baford reservation. The Indians agree to take lands la severalty on thetrdiminished re The commission leaves Monday lor Port Montana." The Spanish government proposes to commercial bureaus in London, Part^Kow York, Mcxlco MMMSTOT Tb>m Tnla TO Bit THRKS CONVICT* who 0 ntOH TO UH'UUASA r*KTTTXXTl*kt Cost Wncn, Tax.. Dw. '<*> - Tbr two men ar -rated a frw nights ago for the Fort Worth and JmuM tr.Un n>bberT pnm> to have Wn caught n the Indian Territory. They were ramped in ? Uaoe oC Umber not far from Ked Ktver. in Montague county, who one oT the pursuing xxws caar near. and takltig alarm they iium<M ?v? tl?f rtvor. In the morning they *ur routid?,d by the posse and Indian police and com piled to surrender. Tin* man Bellows, who went rum sunset. only went to Montague, having un lerstood they were tn Jail then-. He fare a full i??d minnie dexcrtptlon of the two men. when a nt-sMenirr was ilwpaU'h^ to the territory, out he has not yet retained. That Frank Jackson was he lead.-r is not doubted, and a citizen at Wichita Kill* rec?vnlred t t?e others aw Hums and Neety, iwo men to whom be had wold go?wls :n his store at the Falls. The clerk of the ixHU>4ana penitentiary at Baton Kogue has written here that the penitentiary athlawbeUevw ' he tr.iln robbera are t hn-e escaped roortct*, who .rot iwhj- ??n NnvcinluT 'JO. He saya tlie three men "tilrdto(Plldv-courlrUt that when they g??t free they hoped to go to Te\*s ;?tn1 Mexloo to l>eo<Hr?e train and stuge robbers* John II. Matta. the > lerk In question, gives the name* ?if the men a* follows: Then. J. Rnuia <if police of \ew Orleans, in for murder: John Steven* and ?I 'hn Lomler. The drartlptloDs tall} fairly wel^ but Mr. yiittals probaMy mistaken. Hf Mjitfei Louisiana penitentiary officials offer a reward for ?lie arrest ot the men. It is this fact that brought the New Orleans detectives to this rlty to engage In the hunt. They expert In catching the men To make both the rewards for the escaped convicts and the train robber*. A? Old tlaa'? Queer Kalrl4e. NOTICES FBOM THK HEALTH DKIAKTMKNT DBOTI HIM TO IT. St. I/ma. l>ec. 90.?The health department lt> sponsible for the suicide of Fred Appei, a <?ernia^ 75 years of age, at his bome. No. soulard street. He had lived at the house uearly flftv yeanv and yesterday afternoon he was "found In the cellar hanging to a Joist, dead. Recently he had received three uotirl< alioaa rroiu the health d>? pariuieat that he must put In a sewer connection with the vault, and each successive notification worried him mow and mure. He said to his wife be thought It hard that be should he worried whm he bod il ved In prsce so long and had uever kept his place dirty. He received the last noticeSatur day morning, and lie took It lu a rage to John H. Amelung, who promised lie would seet he mayot and the health department* Api**l then left, and two hours later was found hanging dead in tlie cellar. The deceased was man1<*d and had fire children. lie had not worked for the l&Kt twelve years, but lived on his rente The coroner's In quest developed the fails as stated above, and It w.is with difficulty that l>r. Tom H?-nne?y r? !rained trom giving as the cause of suicide hang lug, superinduced by public improvement*. 1.?<ikinf for a Kwller?Kkater. TWO ?1KI> WHO CALl. HIM Hl'KBAKO AND A IAIT WHO CALLS HIM PA AWAITINU HIS BSTTKK. St. Lous I>?*c- 'JO.?A man may be a fine roller, skater, but the deadly hahtt odiv gaining hold at him he is bound to skate right into trouble. This Is the cause of the trouble of Harry Mileii aliaa r. Two h"r<iiL; Ktiinond a dandy roHer-akater. - fnn" d^ut v J,'er tfs an- skat in* around looklr* forYlarry or Frank. ,ust now wjft ? *???? ?? ting forth in legal phrase that he is wanted ior blgain>. lie nwHl to be a painter, but w as not i-oa teut to range with humble painters, but had toget pl'-ked up on a glittering pair ot roner skates, and skate right into sorrow, lie, in the com* of bis retrogression, became the manager of a rink in North St, Louis, and married Alice Hefner. That was all right, but after a tea weeks of married life he fold'-d his teut like an Arab and silently akate4 away. He came hack recently, and, it la alleged In the warrant, wooed and married a Miss Maggie Lolir, living on 4th and poplar streets, giving hla n.,me to Justice Spauldlug as Kalmonu, and stat ing that he lt\cd at a number on W ashington ava. mil' lli it wa> loiind to be a vacani lot. Then- 1- a baby who will call hltn pa, and there are two women scorned who claim tills roller-skating Indi vidual, but the ellle 01 his roller-skating ciretaa st ill maintain Uiat there must be a mistake 1 where. \% antlered Away Mllilr Mil Nashvtij.e, Tkkn., Dec. *J0.?On the UU of N(K vemb-r? harles A. Bailey, agent at Clarksville for the standard Oil company, disappeared, and ail attempts to dlaeover his w hereabout* proved frulu lesa. It was supposed that he had beeti murderetL a.s he had at the lime 01 his departure about fNUO on his ]terson. Tie- ponds in t he oeighburhood were searched, but without success. No ciu* whatever could l?e toiluil. A telegram, however, w.ih received Saturday fnnu a physician in cord can.t. Tex., stating that Mr. Bailey was Hi and de lirious In t hat en \. n is sup|s>sed, in the absenia of denniu- Inlonuation, thai Mr. Bailey, who wheu iasl seen woa on a train, went to l>xan, not know, ing where he was going, as he had been 111 for Mime time, and it Is bedeved Was not in his right senses w hen he left t'larksville. Friends will leavs to-morrow for Coralcaua to bring 1dm home. Little ttnfft A DKO'KKN rATHKK AIXINK WITH BIS DKAO IITOM IHII.OKKS. A horrible scene of poverty and death has I dlscoven-d In the dilapidated frame house Woodbrldg?: st re?'t, lletrolt. The house wasocca pled by a stonecutter named I'liotnas urears, w ith his w lie and live children. Mix oreara died on last Sunday and was burled on Wednesday, h?T babe being cared for by the neighbors. Mace t lie fune ral the h^use has beeu < losed, and nothing was seen 01 (.rears or Ids < luldren. B<s-onilng suspici ous that something was wrong, a nelghtior Friday morning broke in t he door and found ihc children on the ^ame bed on which lay the lather, who was crazy drunk. Ali the children were down with a virulent attack of scarlet fever. A girl .'tveani old w as dead, a iioy h years old w as si 1 angling and dying, and the other children were so ill they could not move. There was neither lire nor food in t lie house. The poor coiniulssiou w ill do every thing possible to relieve t lie children. Caatcwtlag l lldt-m'? Will. tiBOHGR H. TILUKN OiUlfaTS TO LRiAflk* TO TOKK AKI> OTHKK TOW KL From the S. V. Star. L?ec 1H. The will of the late Samuel J. Tllden is < by his nephew, George H. Tllden. The complaint of the latter was served 011 Friday, by Deloa Mecurdy of Vauderpoel, Ureen A dimming upon Jain<*s C. carter, and Lewrls Ledyard, attorueya for Andrew H. Green, Jo tut Bigeiow and t^eorge W. Smith, the executors of the w1lL other legatees of the will are mentioned as defendant*. The complaint w a*> based on objections found la the thirty-third, thirty-fourth and thirty-fifth clauses of th" w ill. The rtr>t of these authoriz>'S the establishment of uallbrary aud free reading room In New Lebanon, ^>lr. Til den's native town. For this purpose the title to a building that waa erected by Henry A. Tllden, Mr. Tliden's brother, aud that has $ance been used as a school, w as to b<- obtulned irom Henry 'i ildeu, Mary B. Pelton aud Mr.s. Lucy F. Tllden, or their heirs, and A mortgage on the building amounting to $1^,000 bought in. The title wa? to be vested la a corpo ration, and fti.~?,0U0 and any further sum not ex ceeding s&Vkai were to be used as a permanent fund to equip and main: tin t he library. A part of both building and endovvm*-nulf found expedient should be used as a school for the training at girls. _ in the thirty-fourth clause |.*i0,000 and a further sum not exceeding ?VO,OUO were to be set aside to 1 uciow a similar instilutI011, with the exception of a 1 raining school ior giris, In Vonkers, and a re quest was mude t hat a special charter should bo obtained from the legislature to carry out this pro vision. The last 01 t he clauses pru\1d<d for tbo founding of an Institution to be know n as the "Tllden I rust," by an Act of Incorporation from the legislature, with capacity for establishing and maintaining a tree library and reading room In - aiy, "" New York city, aud to promote such scientillc 1 educational obJeeis as the executors 1 should particularly desiguaie. The provisions, the complaint allege^ are la dehnlte and uncert aln in their subject and objects: they are invalid and unauthorized by law, and illegally suspend the absolute power of alienating the estate. Tlicreiore Oeorge H. Tllden demands from the executors his portion of ail the estate that may remain in their hands after the several special trusts mentioned in the will are estab lished, other than t hose designated In the thirty third, thirty-fourth and thlrty-nrth clauses. Messrs. Carter and Ledy ard have t wenty days to put in an answer. They refuse to express any opinion about the strength or weakness at Uw complaint. Within a month After Mr. Tliden's death It know n thAt either oeorge H. or Samuel J. Jr., would contest the wtiL It was said that la' 1S7B they bad assumed the liabilities of UMr lather, Henry A. Tllden, who waa engaged in the patent medicine business at New Lebanon And la the manufacture of cbemloals in chlcago. In that year both Moses and Henry Tllden were practically bankrupt, and the nephew* took the business at this juncture wit h the understanding that they wouid get help from Mr. TUdeu, who had already contributed money u> talk brot hen, and that any remaining indebtedness would be cleared in his wilL Accurate estimate of tl?e amount involved In the complaint has not been made, but the sum Is supposed to be near $1 o,U00,0U0. On February ?Jtt, ism, Judge Miller gave in the court of appeals a decision concerning the will of William U. Thompson, which Is said to form a precedent far young 1 tide 11S complaint. JacubKosenberg, known aa juror No. y orTSTuUt Mcyuade trial, turned the tables Friday upon his accusers?James k. vickennan and Thomas i. Nesbltt?who charged during the triel that Mosea ahad committed perjury when be swore on ex aUon for the jury box that be I the boodle Aldermen nor John Kc berg late Friday afternoon had vicfc Nesbtu arrested sad locked up la Ludlow 1 JalL IaroBTAjrr Tbxas Lamb Dacatoa.?The most tas portant lawsuit which has ever occurred la tns district of K1 Paso, Tex., taaa Just been dartded la the supraoe eoart at Tyler. The case is thai at Thomas Clark and caaipbeli, real estau The plaintiff claimed under a count)' J 1878. The defendant claimed under a . grant made In ia*7 by the city or Paso CMS Nona to Ponoe de Leon. The case was trlee la the dl?> trict court of JD Paso and decided against tfa plaintiff, and the supreme court clskm. The la the bean ot the city, aad the new ooun house, which cost about UOtiuML the churches aad a large number at the ami dwellings in the city are upou It. It la lesst half a amUon doUara. A load fa to be raised for a a ma ? n ot raised rar a women's aad gMg Victoria la honor at the arustta