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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-09
SOCIETY NOTES.

Calling was very general yesterday. notably at
the houses OF the Supreme Court Justices Mrs.
and Miss Waite held their first reception in
their new home, on street, with the Chief JUS
tice's niece, Miss Annie Moore, assisting, as also
Miss Davis, OF Cincinnati, and Miss Stevens
Mrs Miller, assisted by Miss Ida Miller, who
presided at the tea table, and by Misses
Aurora and Anita Dominguez. had thronged
parlors, gas-lighted as for an evening party
Mrs and Miss Bradley received many calls
Visitors fingered long at Justice Blatchiord's, an
elegant and delightful home, that rests the eye by
lts Slmpie ana regular outlines. from the west end
wilderness OF Queen Anne and early Dutch archi-
lecture. Mrs. Blatchford was assisted by her hus-
bands niece; Miss Ethel Potter, of New York. who
was also niece OF the lamented ClarkSon n. Pot
Ter. Mrs. Matthews was assisted by Mrs. Waiter
son, her sister: by her daughters, and by Miss
Mellon, Of Massachusetts, Mrs. and Miss Woods
received for the first time this season, assisted by
their guest, Mrs. Buckingham. Mrs. Field,on Cap
a1od ana NIL was assisted ~ Mrs David Hey Field
ters OF exJustce Strong, received for their mother
VITO mas for two months been quite out of health
Ivae waey had many calls Inquiries at all these homes
were numerous for the health OF Mrs. Harlan, wife
or justice Harlan, SO sorely bereaved in November
Dy tne death OF her daughter. Mrs Child. 1t was
gratifying to learn that she was rallying. THOUGH
slowly. e' 'A0"e"
the wife OF the Marshal OF the Supreme Court.
i. Mts Nicotay. also received many calls at their
ahtn nome on capitol Ip Hill She was assisted by her
daughter, Miss Helene Nicolay.
The wives OF Senators ana Representatives re-
siding o. on Capitol Hill had many calls, as also the
% ladies OF the Navy Yard, which was made particu-
larry scene OF festivity by the tea given frcm to
by Mrs Commodore Pattson, wife OF the COM
mandant - ~
Mrs George Bancroft received many calls from
3o'cocE Till 5. MIR. Bancroft was not present in
the pariors. but worked as usual in his study till
O'Clock, then went out for walk.
the VIE OF the Admiral OF the Navy held her
first reception OF the season, assisted by Miss
Elena Porter, her daughter
senator and Mrs. Pendleton with Miss Jennie
Pendieton ana her guest, Miss Silsbee, OF Boston,
received many friends last evening at their regu-
by Senator and Mrs. John Niiler.
A pleasant arty was given lost evening by Gen.
ana MIS- MeCiellan. The guests included Miss
Wotherspoon, Count pe-Weissenfeld, Mr.. sau-
rim, Nj. de Wfllamov. Senior Bpstamente and Senior
Chacon.
A dancing party wal given last evening by Miss
Cragin, daughter Of Dr. c. 3. crIgfn, 10 honor O.
her guests Miss Bisp Hmm and Miss shaw.
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We keep regularly for safe the following dailies:

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IFbane M Tines ad Gnea +. Enquirer
incl. Newark Advertiser, New York Herald, Times,
rs sna TGF Tne in 1eh tGs
dence Journal. Richmond Dispatch, Rochester
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de Ia Mode, Revue de la Mode. aud many Others too
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Inc Country Gentleman Our Continent. Grip Sports
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Gartenlaube The Caterer, Uber Land und Nicer. The
CoiteinPorary Revew. The Nineteenth Century Fort
Journal. London Lancet. The Monthly Family HernId
Sunday Magazine. Good Words Longman's Magazine
ae Portfolio. London Art Journal, Casselrs Magaz ne
OF Art the American Agricuturist. and many others
Too numerous TO mention.
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Subscriptions invited TO Periodicals. Magazines and
Orders by Mail solicited
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We invite special attention to our Stationery Depart
nieh asnuch as we execute orders for Card Enprav-
1g IN the very best style. and also have superior
Address Dies. ~
our iine Of papers embraces the productions of the
match. ~ "
Marcus Wards Irish Linen Cranes Bond. French
Use bre ntano's London Excheuuer JaT BLACK INK.
Vuf establishment Is always opon until 10 1t
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The Murder Of Lord Cavend.sh.

NUNfk kSSIUN OF PATRICK q REILLY.
ROCHESTER, y. T., Jan. "A man who went no
the name OF Patrick O'Reilly has confessed "a
peing one OF the participators I'm the murder OF
LORD Carendish and Under Secretary Burke ID
fhPnlx park Dublin, last May. He made the con.
fession at Holley, In Orleans county. ana is now
nell. N
Ldter.-Hugh O'Donnell who confessed 20 have
been implicated I'm the Phoenix Park tpubinY
murders, now retracts his confession He ia re-
garded as harmless lunatic
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The Lies Of the Star Route Gang.
THEY ARE PROrERLY BRANDED BY MEssks nEr

1nc Lies Oh the Star Route Gang.
THEY ARE PROPERLY BRANDED EY NEssks nEk.
RICK AND Bliss
A STAR reporter this morning called the attention
OF Mr.. Merrick to article published in the Post
OF this morning to the effect that the prosecuting
counsel in the star route being convinced that
the jury are against them were now urging, and
Judge Wyle was seriously considering, the dismis-
Sal of the jury engaged In the trial OF the case the
Illness or Juror Gill aH Ording the excuse for the
step; that it is not believed possible to obtain the
attendance OF the witness John r. Walsh, and
that Mr.. Waish's Whereabouts are not known
"That'S ue," said Mr.. Mcrrick after reading
the article: "The government is entirely satis-
ned with the jury, aad the jury VIII not be
juror. That's lie and an insult to Judge Wyi,e
As to Mr. Walsh, have letter from him witi:
me tnls morning asking me TO INFORM him when
Whereabouts arc known: he is at the Victoria
hotel in New York." Mr. Merrick, speaking OF an
interview with senator Kellogg published in
Ike an effort to discredit the government witness,
Mr.. Walsh. ''Mr. Kellogg" said Mr. Merrick. 1Lad
more & ke @ esf fns Mst ne says a Some people know
a few moments after the court met, and in the
proceedings that inauguratcd the business OF the
make an eectual denial OF the Sensational stories
published, though no reference was made by them
to any publication.
NEW FIVE CENT NICKEL CoIxAGk-T.c Secre.
tary OF the Treasury TO day authorized the coin
age OF fve cent nickel piece OF new desfen.
which is considered as being more Ia compliance
witn me M law as regards weight and Inscriptions
than the present five cent nickel piece. The new
coin weighs q millomcters, (Which Is millometer
more than the present coin), and is little larger
the face OF the new coin is q female head sur
mounted with a nllet upon which is inscribed the
word s.lberty," the whole being surmounted by
surrounding Roman nugicral reprcsentsi.0 the
denomination OF the coin
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Anxious to Fight Sullivan.
JEN MACE AND HIS PRorEGE.

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 9-Jem mace and hfs pro.
Metropolitan Temple last evening evening % sade " when s
stripped showed up finely He Is well propors
TONED throughout, heavily musceled In the arma
ana shoulders With powerful loins and good legG'
Ia Sparrfng he showed himself very active on hts
feet and quick and accurate hitter Mace seemed
10 nave little II any advantage over him in skill,
In fact Slade got IN more blows than his opponent
There was no heavy smuggling. Mace made q
speech. saying that he had retired from the ring,
Dut would meet Sullivan or any other man with
gloves. Speaking for Slade he said the latter had
never had the gloves on until within the last year.
though previously he had shown himself good
nghter He would meet Sullivan or any other
man In the ring. The general impression among
experts present seemed TO be that SIade Is O good
one.
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Mayor Edison Withdraw Mayor G. rncc,e
Nominations.

NEW YORK, Jan a-At.the meeting az tho hoard
OF aldermen to-day Mayor Edison sent Ia q commu-
hlcauon withdrawing the following norainations
made by his predecessor. Mayor Grace: H. II. Mar
unc, Tor police commissioner; G. +. Mclean for
PARK commissioner, and Is. II. Bshy and George A.
McDerinott, for police justices. The request OF
the mayor was granted.
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Affecting Farewell Scv~-sc.

TORONTO, ONT, Jan. 0-Rev W. g. Rainsford,
who has accepted call from st. Georges church,
New York, and leaves tomorrow, gave q farewell
service last night He was presented with purse
OF $1,000 The parting between the pastor and the
congregation was a very sad one. Mrs RainSfor0
was SO much affected that she tainted.
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0ALyesYoS, TEX, Jan. "A special cfspatcA
young man named E c. Oberly attempted suicide
because the parents OF young lady he loved ob>
ID. T. Ashburn, was entering the lady's house,
Oberfy nred On him. woundlng him seriously.
AShburn returned the IRE. Oberiy then rushed
into the house. and was seized by the father OF me
young lady, whercupon he turned his pistol to hi0
own breast and nied, tn1icting probably fatal
wound.
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A Family Of Three PersOms FOumA

LINCOLN, NEB., JAN "a family OF three Der.
sons was found dead yesterday In . house ten
miles from David city, Ia this state. The cause OF
the deaths Is mystery. Reports conflict as TO
whether they were murdered or frozen TO death.
and the particulars cannot as yet be obtained,
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The Free Church Association I'm NIasuas
C1lusettS.

BOSTON, jan Y.-A Special meeting or the FREQ
Church association, OF the Massachusetts, branch.
WAS held here yesterday afternoon at the Episco.
pal church rooms The committee on constitu.
tioAal amendments presented their report, which
was accepted, involving certain alterations which
IL was finally voted TO submit TO the parent asso.
ciation In Philadelphia, for consideration. dis.
cussion showed that unless these amendments are
accepted by the parent association the Massachu-
setts branch Will sever their connection and be-
come an Independent body.
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Rocky M0uniatn Ignite Superior %
that epf lsermanG.

OTTAWA. ONT., Jan. 0.-Dr. Dawson, OF the geo.
logical survey or Canada, has returned from hia
eight months tour OF exploring the continent
Inc OBJECT or his visit Was 10 examine the mines
of Ignite coal In Germany, Austria and other
countries, ana note the manner in which the same
Is prepared for market. In order that comparison
might be made with the Ignite OF Canada and tho
northwest. DR.. Dawson states that the mines OF
Bnbe!n!a sre altogether different in quality from
lose OF the Rocky mountains and THAI the Ignite
OF the latter Is superior to that CT GERMANY.
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The Case Of William Dickson.
N0LLE PRosEQUI OF THE CONSPIRACY CHARGE n

-
THE POLICE COURT.
In the Police Court yesterday, after Judge Smell
had held VIM Dickson foreman OF the late star
route jury for the action OF the grand fury, Mr..
Wells promised Mr.. Dickson's counsel tn either
call the remaining charge against Mr.. Dickson for
trial. or dismiss 1t. This charge is that Dickson
consplred with Mr. George w. Driver and others
About 1880 O'Clock this aftsEAoon Mr.. Wells for
the government, and Messrs. Smith and Cuppy for
Mr. Dickson, together with the defendant came
into court. MIR. Wells called Judge Snen's atten.
ton TO the remaining charge against Mr.. Dickson,
and said that as the other Charge against him had
not desire to go into an Investigation OF this case
"Then, you want to dismiss IT." asked Mr. Smith,
IN" said the court, 1--WE VIII nCiis proseuut it
Mr.. Smith arose and stated that Mr.. Driver had
not requested him TO say anything about him. but
he (Smith) said Gr. Driver had been mentioned In
MI Wells report as a bad man. and he thought II
was an outrage on respectable citizens to be treat
ed In this manner.
Judge Smell remarked that so far as he could
see from the testimony before the court there
OF Mr.. Driver.
Mr. Wells stated that there was nothing IN his
report that had the tendency to put Mr. Driver In
bad light
sm,S Tsey 5nrpw GSsn d5s at Mr.
II don't throw dirt" said Mr.. Wells. sand
"Order! that will dc, gentlemen" said Judge
smell; 'lhe Case has been nolle pressed, and that
Is all We can DO about it here"
Mr.. DICKsoN's NEW BOND.
Messrs. C. E. White ana JAS l. Barbour come
into the Police Court this morning and went on
Mr. Dickson's bond in the sum OF $50 for his ap-
pearance before the grand jury On the charge OF
trying 70 influence the vote OF Juror.
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McxfHEAL, Jan. o-Mann, the Little Rjdesn
murderer, Is reported TO have complaincd Of -
kind treatment at the hands OF his vfcIim4 -
terrible deed with which hc Is charged, and main
tainS d0Gged silence az 70 the mofsves wh1cn
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kilograms to The Star,
ITALIAN SOCIALISTS ARRESTED
TENNEssEEs FUGITIVE TREASURER.
END OF A CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST.
The PrOceedi00s Against the Mutuar
Union TclcKraph CompanY

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-Attorney General Russell
appeared to-day In the supreme court beforeJudge
barrett 10 make an application for leave 20 yacato
the charter OF the Mutual Union Telegraph COM
pany- lie said the superior court had denied this
application before on technical grounds. He said
he would serve the papers In the suit Tomorrow,
lie asked that the order be made rcturnable on
Friday next, and Judge Barrett sighed &C. Is
directs the Mutual Union Telegraph company 10
show cause on Friday next why It's charter should
not be vacated
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BOOKS, &c.

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INTERNATIONAL LESSONS.
LESSON PAPERS AND ALL REQUISITES FOR
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stJayer sent LONGER than is paid for.
Rates of advertising made Known on application.
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Old World New. NV Cable.

DEATH OF ANOTHER FRENCH GENERAL
PARIS. Jan. 9-Gen. H0rix de Naldan chef Of
stan TO Gen. Ninoy during the Siege Of Paris and
signatory TO the capiulat,on or that city in the
Irday OF apoplexy, on.hearing OF the death OF
Gen. ChanZy.
THE oyERDANK AGITATION IN rraLY
RoME, Jan. 9.-The police seized two husts OF
oNerdahh on Two successive occasions during the
unveiling OF them by socialists In a room here In
connection with the seizures there Were twenty.
hse persons arrested, including the popular tri-
POSSIBLE CHINESE MOVEMENT AGAINST coReA
ST PETERsBCRG, Jan 9.-Telegrams from vladi.
Sostock report that a movement by China az ainsc
Corea Is possible.
MN. GLADsToSEs CONDITION. y
LONDON, Jan. 9-Mr. Gladstone Will proha ly r0
TO the south OF Europe shortly, but there rs no
cause for anxiety regarding his condition
THE CITY OF BRUSSELS DISASTER
LONDON, Jan. S-Captain Land says the cash In /,
the side OF the steamer City OF Brussels Is eight
feet wide and three feet deep. None of the pa =.
Sengers who were saved were even wetted 'ThA
steamer Kirby Hail. which ran down the city Of
Br ussels, is now lying at Morpeth dock She
draws eighteen feet OF water. fer damage a
above the water line. The cut-water Il com,
MARKET and the iron plates curled up. Her
port anchor Is hanging over ready TO let 90, whtcb
fact goes to confirm the captains statement tha3
ne was feeling his way to an anchorage at t.
time OF the collision.
Tcnnessee's Fugitive State Trea~ureRs,
NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. "a private dispatch
fugitive treasurer or Tennessee. passed throuQh
here yesterday, which would indicate that he hnA
reversed hts route and is now seeking entranOo
INTO Mexico by way OF Ell Paso. !,
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A BOY Frozen 10 Death.

TORONTO, Jan. 9.-Samuel Miles q seyen-ycar.
old boy. was found frozef fast In the Ice In the
middle OF the bay He left home to skate on Sat-
urday afternoon and II Is thought was driven out
by strong wind and being unable to return lay
down ana was frozen to death.
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Irish lm,n ntxraIion so Canada

oTIAwA, ONT, Jan a-The imperial govern.
ment commissioner 10 make arrangements for
Irlsh immigration 10 Canada has left Ottawa FOR
England. furnished with all the Incarnation
available regarding the northwest The dominion
government has not, however, made any speciali
arrangements In the matter.
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History of the United States of America, by
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How to Rea taces. By Mary Olmstead Stanton. g. so
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Yale songs A Collection OF Songs in use by
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Pioneers of the Western Reserve. By Harvey
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r~ OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
tg ANCE COMPANY OF D. c., JANUARY 9TH

AScE H6 81 N1fGAj B. Ga AaGhY tGk htSsga STa
To the Policy Holders OF the Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
The President desires to prevent the possibility of any
N s ;s ar of sns
the to the IoE
& % to the policy haders in the statement usu-
The amount of insurance in force to end
Amount e premium notes published in ~ o0.'00
5Ths ana ali previous statements ineueS large
in e notes on 'pHed policies
ing the new business for 1882. 2.......s 9s, $50 90
Makes total premium notes for 1852 l. 465, sGS 90
drawals for 1885,. 64 733. 90
Deduct ,tatemcnt Of ST. ssS. s5S 90 20
Makes net increase in business for 1882
Not loss nearly s2O ooo stated The Star
Deduct from the premium notes 1882 ST. 41 1885, 90
The amount OF premi um notes not in
which are se;ted leaves the statement ''' ''0o
Sy 1hs tn sgS of the
President Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
has been eonsdeEed by the board their atteneys
best for the protection of those in interest j5-8t
teIsSf RHENREES cSPaa 3I FHf Hu
Oyer 500 policy holders representing some thousands
stability Of the cempang under
ha oGb BOARD has sove the prob
f % s o.. S the
suffrage the 18th instant at Odd Fellows Hail. 7th
street. and insure them your enthusiastic support
FoR MANAGERS:
}$|#E ;$$$s I 8 sE}j$$ sEs$$a
E:KTRTz JOHNSON.
,.s-,o. saHEsE sshHIEGE 1: T. RAhkkE. RRkhAkfNa
~ ATTENTION. PoL1cYHoLDERs
MUTUAL FIRE 1ssUKANcE Sc anN COMPANY. DO
December 80, 1asl.-Amount Of premium
December So 1sss0Amoant Of premium g. '0'' ''o"
notes held by the company ......... 347, 363 90
Showing an actual loss within one year
Oh nearly... 500, 600. 90
Sufficient Of itself to require change in the manage
ment, and the following named gentlemen placed
ons-haf OF the total insurance placed in the company
For MANAGERS FOR 1853.
SihffzH HsHS5sSs +; +: tHSSAs dESSAfs. t5HSS#SSAseE.
Gfhk&%fGs Gh&kIScf y: 8dsskEk;, e1ssskEH;
}HdWss }AmES 3. F EEPWARRs W,HasM.x
All OF the friends OF the above candidates who have
sharp. ~' ~'' VIC A"' ee'ns In p5szos s4st at
rRo WASHINGTON, D. c..
We JANUARY 1sT. 1883.
Our Establishment has now entered the FIFTY.
THIRD YEAR OF ITS EXISTENCE and as the sue
cessors Of TODD l. co. and JAMES Y. DAVIS. we
deem 1t proper to return sincere thanks to our
friends and customers for their
We hope by strict attention to business and courtesy
to all. to merit continuance of the conf lence and
patronage heretofore SO literally bestowed.
JAMES Y. DAVIS SONS,
HATTERs AND FURRIERs,
-5a3-lw Cpl Pennsylvania avenue
EP SWORMS1EDT 4 BRADLEY,
VS Real Estate aud Insurance Agents,
92S street northwest.
Houses and lots for sale in all parts Of the city
Houses rented, loans negotiated aud rents collected
Special attention to the of property of resi-
dents. i3-l6t
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT REcBIPTs To-DAY.-Internal reve.
nue., $2S2, "a; customs, &sS9. .ss7.77.
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WILMINGTON, DEL., Jan. a--F0. Nichols (ccI,.
cred), aged - years, was dE060cd et msdulgh
while trying 70 toard an oyster pungy at Ca
bridge, Nd.
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The PRESIDENT Will give grand dinner to ex-
President Grant at the White House tomorrow
night
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "A well-dressed manA
about twenty-five years Old, supposed TO be from
Chicago, was last night found in company w1Gh
James Brown, OF this city, wandering about tho
streets apparently intoxicated. They were both
taken to the police station, ana early this morn
Ing tie stranger WAS found dead In the cell a
Dottle half nlled with Inorphia was found In hi0
pocket. His linen and undeTclothing markc0
"F. r. Scott" Brown, who denies all knowledge
OF his companion and declares that he ignorane
Of his having taken the drug, Is detained 70 awxt
the action Of the coroner.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL BLAIR made an argument
before the U. S. Supreme Court this morning on
the Virginia debt cases
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THE o. 8. s. jamestown, which is now at Bos-
ton. will start for a cruise In the West Indies
about the 18th inst.
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