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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
TAPPING A NEW VEIN.
The Man who will Confront H0Ischuh-
The Woman at the Hotel.

THE REPUBMCAS's special examiner in chan
Gerry, having made fruitless hunt yesterday for
some new points in the Christiancy case, finally
plucked up courage enough to tackle Mr.. o. NJ.
Ball: the gentleman supposed to have concealed
about his person all the dark and terrible secrets
Of the plaintiffs side ofthe case.
You reporters are the most persistent cusses in
the world" remarked Mr.. Ball When THE REPrB-
LICAN man opened his batteries, "and l will treat
and cali it square if you will let me off,
THE REPUBLICAN expressed his willingness to
have Mr. Ball treat, but was not so willing to let
him Off After considerable sparring, in which
Mr. Ball dexterously evaded the issues brought
forward THE REPUBLICAN pumped the following
direct question at him:
Weren't you at the St James on Christmas day,
1892"
yes" replied Mr.. Ball, who had been caught
off his guard
What time were you there?" persisted THE
REPUBLICAN.
About one o'clock"
Didn't you have some talk with Holschuh
about the woman with Giro, or something OF that
sort?" inquired THE REPUBLICAN, tightening his
II did,
What was said in reference to the party who
Well if you must have it, I'll tell you Hol-
schulz, when came in, gave me knowing loon
and said, Don't you suppose know who that ls?'
referring to the party with Giro"
What reply did you make? ' asked the reporter.
Il then said, 4 don't think you do know the
party or words 10 that effect. He replied, Why,
the devil! 1t is Mrs. Senator Christiancy. know
her very well, and have known her for years by
sight. She at one time lived in Alexandra"
Go on" said The REPUBLICAN, pushing his
pencil through page fhis notebook in his eager
ness for what was coming.
al then asked him if he was positive that 1t was
Mrs. Christiancy. His answer was, Most undoubt-
edly am. can and will identify her at any time
as Mrs. Christiancy.'"
Did he satisfy you that 1t was Mrs Chris
tiancy?" inquired THE REPUBLICAN.
her."
Was the description accurate?"
Amy one who knows her would have recognized
her by the description. He described her as
blonde and short and gave all the characteristics
Of Mrs. Christiancys personal appearance. He
made some further remarks about Mrs. Chris
tiancy which were not complimentary
Mr.. Ball, it appears, after the interview with
Holschuh advised Senator Christiancy'S attorney
of the facts elected. They agreed that they were
important and Mr.. Ingersoll suggested that the
mans statement should be taken and sworn to,
which suggestion was carried out. Holschuh
made affidavit which, it is understood, was in
troduced as part of his testimony before Examiner
Loyejoy. Mr.. Ball, it is stated will be called to
the stand for the purpose of eontroverting Hol
schuhs final testimony,where he failed to identify
Mrs. ChriStiancy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Nominations by the President

The President yesterday afternoon sent TO the
Senate the following nominations: Collectors of
customs-William \. Baldwin, for the district of
Newark n. j.; Benjamin c. Cook, for the district
Of Richmond, Va; David Mclaughlin, for the
district Of Michigan, Mich. Receivers of public
mOneys-John w. Hayerstick for the district of
Los Angeles, Cal: Charles G. GOodenOw, for the
district of Tracy, Mimi. Registers of land-ofiices-
Jonathan N. Howe at Lewiston, Idaho; Gustavus
A. Wclter. at Yankton. Dakota William \. Kelly,
at Prescott, Arizona: Richard C. Kerr, at Jackson,
Miss. United states suryeyors-general-0Tlan
II. Brewster, for the district OF LOUISIANA; Henry
agentS-David Sherman, for the New York agency,
n Y; John D. Miles, for the Cheyenne and Ara
pahoe agency Indian Territory; James H. Wilbur
for the Yakima agency, Washington Territory;
Robert H. Miroy, for the Nisqually agency Wash
ngton Territory; John Young, for the Blackfeet
agency, Montana Territory. q. K. Gilmer, to be
postmaster at Richmond, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
& Sad HOLIDAY Season.

Masters Halle and Lutte Wells, sons Of the late
Professor Wells, former superintendent of public
instruction of Iowa, came here a couple of weeks
ago to spend the holiday season with their uncle
and aunt Mr.. and Mrs. A Beach, 9O1 Sixteenth
street, and had been here but week when the
Younger of the lads-Lutie. sixteen years of age
was taken down with diphtheria, and, though re-
ceiving the best of medical and other attentions,
died day before yesterday at halfpast one o'clock
D. M His remains have been forwarded to the
family in Sacramento Cal An exquisite cross of
white flowers was sent in for the casket by Mrs.
and esteemed most highly the promising youth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
A Hired Liquor Witness.

While thecaSe of Matthew Goddard charged
with keeping an unlicensed bar-an appeal from
the Police 0urt-was on trial in the Criminal
Court yesterday, some interesting developments
were made. Paul Chase, colored man. having
testified thathe had bought a halfpint of whisky
from the stGe, he was closely examined by
he was employed from August until November,
1879, by mn named C. C. Smith in getting up
liquor eases, md received his pay, S1.25 per day,
for which hi receipted, from the clerk at Police
Headquarters. Colonel Cook ordered q subpoena
to issue TO tie clerk to produce the receipts, and
the case was adjourned until Monday without
concluding tie herring.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
C,ooked Man i'm Custodv

There is n,w held at Police Headquarters a
man named George Thompson, alias Reddy
whom Detective McElfresh picked upon the street
yesterday morning. He is known as one of the
most expert hotel thieves in the country, and his
presence hare at this time is thought by the
authorities % be in the nature of a scout feeling
the way for IN influx of lightfingered gentry. 4
number of Dbberies occurred here during last
fall ofwhich Reddy is supposed to be posted and
the detectives are busily engaged in trying to fix
case upon hin. Should they not be successful he
will be ordered TO leave the city and will be
escorted to the depot by an officer, who will put
him on the first outgoing train
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
ThA Resfaf Fand-

Mr.. c. c. Glover, treasurer of the relief fund,
yesterday received the following amounts: II. NJ
Hutchinson, 800; Noah L. Jefries, $50; cash $40;
Dr. Peter Parker, $50; F. L. Moore, $40; W. H.
Campbell, SO; received through F. L. Moore, col
Iected by John NJ. Waters, as follows: NJ. ].
Adler, So: J. T. PRODIGY, $3.50; J. X Prodigy, s.; J.
B. Wells, $3.50; John Lynch, So; cash. $3.50; W. I.
Gibbons 81; F. Stchlmau, 81; c. IL CppeTman, 81 !;
G. B. Lockhart, 81; J. G. May 81; John Kaiser, 81 !;
George Freeman, 81; G. B. Barnard, 81; A. Talent,
% cents: poor widow, 5 cents: Anthony Harlow,
S5-total s3OS0. General P. V. Hagner. s.; Regis
tcrs Office Treasury Department, 81; First Comp
troller's Office, Treasury Department, Sll.65; Ad-
miral Holm Rodgers. Sl5-tOtal. s26345.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Getting Autograph. for ,Irs. Hayes.

The Commissioners received yesterday COM
munication signed by Samuel Nicholson, mayor of
Ottawa, H., as chairman of the committee ap-
pointed by the Illinois State Testimonial Associa
tion stating that they proposed to present TO Mrs
President Hayes a satin hanging and autograph
album, as testimonial Of her high moral worth
and courage i'll banishing the wine cup from the
White House 1t is intended to suspend the hang
ing by rods and rings made of wood taken from
the homestead of the late President Lincoln, at
Springfield Ill. The Commissioners are requested
TO send their autographs for insertion in the al
bum The presentation will take place on the go
Of EeilrffGri.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
The Zee in the River.

Under the effects of the thaw, the ice in the Pc
tomsc near the Aqueduct Bridge. and in Little
River, in the vicinity of the Great Falls Ice Com
pany's houses, has become too weak to bear the
weight of horse, and cutting operations have
bridge indicates that a few days of sun
shine will tend TO clear out the channel
as there are now many patches of clear water to be
shall intervene old river men predict that the ice
Will break up and run out without any serious
damage as the clearness of the water indicates
that there is no prospect of rise from the recent
rain
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08

Mr.. John H. Joslin, clerk in the Second Audi
tors Office, died very suddenly of heart disease
early Thursday morning. He was appointed by
Secretary Chase in 1861 and held responsible po-
sition in the loan branch of the Secrctarys oilice
until 1873, when he was transferred to the Second
Auditors Office. He may be said to have died in
harness, after nearly twenty years service having
remained at his desk although complaining Of
sickness until the close of business on Wednesday
His remains were taken to Norwalk. Ohio, last
evening foT intermcnt. Mr.. Joslin was an occa-
Sional contributor to the press on matters pertain
ing 10 the amelioration of the condition of the
laboring classes, on which he held very pro-
nounced opinions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Prominent Arrivals.

Arltngon-Hon John H. Camp, New York T. L.
Sanderson, st. Louis, and c. W. Bliss, Pennsyl-
vania. -. WormleYs-Henry Flanders, Philadel-
phia E. MeCrady, South Carolina, and Miss v. r.
Cameron, Harrisburg, Pa. WWarPs-Hon. A.
Colonel Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia.
RiggS-A. Perry and T. F. Rowland, New York;
James F. Young and Theodore Z. Weldershe1m,
Philadelphia -. Eb6ih-Hon. Thomas Harland,
New York; Hon. William Mckinley and General
c. H. Grosvenor, Ohio -. .Ndtiondt-Hon. David
Wilbur and lady, New York, and Hon. w. d.
Richie and wife, North Carolina.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
I.Iccnsed 90 sen r.fouor.

The District Commissioners have approved the
following liquor licenses: Ellen Martini 1901 Sixth
street southwest Francis Leonard 100 First street
southwest; Martin O'Donough, &c Montgomery
street; W ess!er 1017 E street northwest; Ed. Fitz
gerald, e. street southwest; William r. Gill &
p street northwest: Michael Flynn, 2OS0 II street
northwest; John Fitz Morris, Sl7 Boundary street
The following have been disappToyed: William
Sauderson 200 B street southeast; Walter Green,
lbs Sixth street southeast Richard Robb, 425 Tenth
street northwest; Lorenzo Stelzle. 1909 E street
northwest; Margaret Boyd, goo Eleventh street
northwest Nicholas Deb0y 7i3 Third street north
west: Chris BOYLE 50 and 81 C street northwest;
Louis Ret2, 500 Ninth street northwest; s. d ".
johnson, 81 Ninth street northwest; Charles J..
Sullivan 100 Third street southwest; I. Sullivan,
First and Frederick streets, Georgetown; Clement
NcKeeYer, 927 Twenty first street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
CABLE CHATTER.

Ten million dollars worth of Northern Pacific
Railway bonds issued in London, were covered
four ti9es yesterday.
NJ. Barthelcny ST. IIilairc, French Minister of
Foreign Affairs, has sent dispatch TO Greece, Urg
ing her TO agree to arbitration.
"A premium of one-fOurth per cent was bid last
evening in London for Philadelphia and Reading
Railway new deferred income bonds
-HerrStrassman, an Israelte has been reelected
president Of the Municipal Council of Berlin, re-
ceiving 81 votes OutOf 10. Professor NirchoW was
elected vice president.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
NAVY Ward Rafes

Mr.. William P Allan was yesterday appointed
chief clerk of the construction department by the
Secretary of the Navy, vice Mr.. John H. SpeisSer,
deceased. Naval Constructor s H. Park L. 6 NJ
recently ordered to the yard by the Secretary of
the Nayyfassumed charge of that department yes
terday.
Mr.. II. K Gray, chief clerk of the eduiT,ssoEt de
partment, has been confined teI7T..s;n sorlh
time bv fitness hut is r--Proly recovering.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Baltimore and Ohio Depot, corner New
Jersey aYenue and G street.
2lem advertisements.
Lulu Veling's Concert at Congregational
Church. january Fl.

Mrs. Hayes present and received very kindly,
kissing Lulu and then Introducing her the bystand-
ers. L was coy room. the re in the CRATE dspens-
ing comfortable warmth. and the company chatting
in the most familiar and unconcerned manner. After
some conversation Mrs. Hayes conducted Lulu TO the
grand piano. All the company seemed to be very
much pleased and gratified AT her playing. Mrs.
Hayes then went out and called the President for
whom she again performed two compositions. he
expressed also his pleasure to the child, when Mrs
Hayes invited her to show her her little house.,
she pleasantly remarked. Mrs Hayes dressed in
black silk with beautiful in her jetblack hair
and looked much younger than many pictures had
seen of heT-nay She looked " too nice for anything"
Buy your tickets now for LULU'S concert, 80 and
% cents and reserved seats = cents extra. on sale
MetZerStt's music store.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Mss EIeanor Calhour.

This youn&lady, who recently made so success
full debut il san Francisco, and of whose talents
the press of bat city speaks in terms of unquali-
fed praise, Will make her first appearance before
Washingtonaudience at Fords Opera-H on
Monday eyeing. The character she has selected
for her debuhere is Juliet an exceedingly difficult
and trying prt, but one in which she is said 10
greatly exec
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08

The funeral Of Mrs. John Russell Young, which
took place ct st. Peters Church, Capitol Hill, yes
terday morning, was largely attended. The num-
Der and beauty CT the floral tributes was notice
able. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated by
Father Boyle, Fathers Ryan and Hughes, deacon
and sub deacon, and ST. Matthew's choir rendered
Nozart'S requiem mass, with appropriate Selec-
tionS. The pall-bcarers were 'MeSsrs. William H.
DEMPSEY Frank Mohun. Captain S. l.. Phelps, John
]. McElhone, Charles NoTdhoff, George W. Adams,
Charles E. School, of Philadelphia, and Mr.. VI.
Hart of New York, and the intermept was in Mt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

The BEAST weather Of the past week has been
hard on the theatres but if the sun deigns to
shine to-daythe matinee performances will prob
ably be greed by large audiences.
The attractions are " The Two Orphans" at the
National an "The Child of the State" at the
Opera Hous,
The bill athe Theatre Comique this week is I'M
usually str0R, and deserves full house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Eauai Diyision.s New Omeers.

Last night Arthur Shepherd, as D. G. W. p, in
stalled the following officers of Equal Division, No.
s. s. of T.: W. p George w. Goodall; W. A, Walter
b. Grant R. 6, Fred. A Grant; A. K. s, j. s. VIII
son; +. s., Douglas Alexander; T., Oscar Alexan-
der; Chap, Egbert Barnard: Con, J. f. Crandall
A Con-, W. J. Work; l. s., J. VI. Boggs: o. s., E. j.
Robinson; conductor, Mrs. Maxwell. Lady assist
ants: Misses Josie Miller, Belle Merrick and Simp-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
John MCCULLOUGH.

A revival # the classic drama will be inaugu-
rated at Educational on Monday evening by Mr..
John Mccullough, whose almost phenomenal sue
cess elsewhoe promises to be repeated here. The
advance sal indicates brilliant engagement.
The repertoe is es follows: Monday night and
Saturday Hitinee, "Richelieu;' Tuesday and
Thursday, "lthello;" Wednesday, King Leah;
Friday, "Vtginius;" Saturday, "Richard III"
There will 81 no Wednesday matinee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Pair OF Harness Thieves Arrested.

Wash Addison and Ed. Gordon, two well-knOwn
coored thieves who infest the northeastern section
of the city, were arrested by Sergeant Boyle and
Officer Quinlan yesterday afternoon while endeav
oring to dispose of set of harness 1t is sup
posed that they stole it from some stable, as they
could not give any satisfactory explanation for its
being in their possession. Both men, with their
plumber are held at the Seventh Precinct station.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Archbishop Gibbons Mt St. DomInfe's.

At ST. Dominic's Church tomorrow, at eleven
o'clock, Archbishop Gibbons will deliver the ser
mon There will be some fine music on this occa-
sion. a choir of forty voices, together with a
large and refully-selected orchestra, viii render
Haydn's Mass, No. s. known as the Imperial Mass.
At the Offertory Hummers Alma Virgo will be
sung and al the Graduate the orchestra will per.
form the Revere, by Vieuxtemps. Finale, Grand
March, by Wagner. Arrangements have been
made for seating all who attend the church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The Weather Ta.Dax.

For the Middle States including the District Of Co
lunabia, colder and clear or fair redter during The
day northeast to northwest rds and higher barometer,
to0lped by threatening lredther and slOpty falling bar
0neter, and By Sunday morning arrears Of snoto.
The thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows a. m. 80; II q. m, $50; p. M, 4Oo;
p. m, 40; p m, 800; IL p m, 29o. Maximum,
40; minimum, 29o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Real Estate transactions.

Deeds of fee were fled with the Recorder yes
terday as follows: Joseph II. Fletcher to George
c. White for 81 2OO, lot 15 square 51S, with all the
sheds and fixtures thereon: W. D. CaSsin and f.
NJ Cropley trustees to Charles B. Brown, for s. 25,
part Of lot Y, Beatty & Hawkins addition to
D. c.; Annie N. Wise (!tes Roche to
Howard Roche for S14S04 part of lot 10, square $50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Visiting Iaut.uaIisia.

The following well-knOwn Journalists are in the
city on a brief visit from Philadelphia: Colonel
Thomas Fitzgerald, City Hem; joel Cook, Ledger;
Clayton NcMichael, North American; Joseph Paist,
E II. NeYin, jr, Ereajng Meas; James Mcconnell
and Charles E. School, EpeRiRg Star; John P. Foley,
press and others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
District A6aIrs i'm Congress.

Senator Butler presented in the Senate yesterday
q petition from Captain 1. N Burritt asking that
the Government purchase the estate Of the late
Daniel Carroll, of Duddington for use as general
hospital. The paper was referred to the District
Committee. The District appropriation bill has
not yet been completed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in LIB. Ward prints, al 45c per 10.
Also cottage cheese per ball. buttermilk &c. per
quart, and sweet milk, sc. per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
BUSINESS NOTES.

A C,.orCr sroCK of all kinds of Boots and Shoes
ut r s, GartreiTs popular shoe house, 900 Seventh
Streef corner of Burts celebrated fine Shoes, for
ladies' misses, and children, a specially.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08

The Rowland Dental Association, oil Four and-a-
half street, use only s. g Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia. Price, s. per set. See advL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Julius Lansburgh's 81 Tapestry Brus
julius Lansburgh's Ingram, S5c., Sl5 eth
:. AIderney DAIRY WAGONS,

Shedd Turkish and Russian Baths
At G03 street northwest, near Ninth. The only
reliable place in the city for genuine baths.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
JOHNSON BROTHERS.

WOOD. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. COAL
FULL. WEIGHT.
COAL BEST QUALITY. WOOD
LOW PRICES.
WOOD PROMPT DELIVERIES. COAL
Main Office, wharvcS mill. and depot connected with
uptown offices by Telephone
With unequaled facilities and advantages for eco
nomicaIly conducting the WOOD and COAL TRADE,
wharYes factory extensive store yards enabling Us TO
stock up largely when coal is lowest offices through
out the city. and all In immediate communication, in
surfing prompt attention TO orders prepared TO
offer 10 our patrons the best varieties OF coal al the
very lowest prices.
Remember, we insure strictly pure coal of 2.24O
JOHNSON BROTHERS.
Main Office, mill, and depot, foot of Twelfth, Thir
tenth and f streets southwest
l202 T street northwest.
orrrCu,c ZIP Ninth street northwest.
Of iNI~0 Ills Seventh street northwest
JyIO-;f 22I Pennsylvania avenue southeast
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-08
Julius Lansburgh's 81 Lowell Ingrains, 81 7tb.


The National Safe Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue. con-
tnues to receive valuabes of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates.
Julius Lansburgh's 81 Tapestry Brussels 3l5 9TH.
You can publish three-line advertisement of
want rent for sale or lost three times for twenty
FIVE cents in The REPUBLICAN.