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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-04
FOur.Wheclers Doomed.
From the London Daily News.

From the London Daily News.
The returns Of the public carriage licenses for
the past year present unmistakable indications
of the decline of the four-wheeled, or more
strictly the "Clarence' cabs of the metropolis
Thus while the number of hansoms increased
last year by 469, and the stage carriages by 1885,
the number Of four-wheelers, on the contrary,
fell off by 1874. Various causes. probably. con-
tribute to this result. apart from the natural
aversion to these peculiarly uncomfortable and
noisy vehicles One is the increasing use of the
railway private omnibuses for passengers and
luggage; another the growing fashion of ladies
taking fansOms. Altogether, 1000 public
vehicles were licensed last year for the metro
polls, reDresented by 5000 hansoms, 3,713 Clar-
ences and LOS stage carriages
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From the Pittsburg DISPATCH
Talking OF funerals and flowers, we met the
pretty wife Of prominent politician at the
funeral of the wife of rich coal man, who en-
plOys 200 or 800 laborers. She seemed to be
quite lonely among the great crowd of Irish
people who assembled to do honor to their dead
countrywoman. On expressing our surprise at
meeting her she said: "Oh, didn't know the
dead woman. never saw her in my life, but 1
do the funerals for Jack fhat isn't his name. }
It's matter of politics. and he doesn't ALWAYS
have time. We always send flowers too. This
kind Of people appreciate attentions of that
sort. and it tells when election comes-at least
Jack says so. So now 1t appears that the wives
of prominent politicians who have any social
position are in politics, though debarred from
voting. They do" the funerals. the weddings,
the dinners and the social ''infloOence" business
generally. for the benefit of the party.
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RIi>sis-s Enorna:,,S Deficit.

st. Petersburg Dispatch to the London Times
The financial situation here is being severely
criticised. The fact is that the state of revenue
and expenditure for the current year shows an
enormous deficit of about 81 600 900 ruble-
This. of Course may be very much reduced by
the income OF the second half of the year OF as
the pessIilists think, it may. perhaps. on the
contrary be doUhied. Then there is only sum
OF ahont S,ooo.3V0. il appears, wherewith to pay
the 5GUtVCU0 interest due abroad so that
another loan is absolutely necessary. Messrs
Ra!1a!cyitch. Oi Paris, assisted by NJ Sack
of St Petersburg. have been trying hard
TO negotiate q loan for a sum of 600
tn.oNf during several months past. They have
Up to the present time been unsuccessful. or at
least. if they have concluded the matter. it is
tOeraby certain that they have accepted the
money at an unusually high figure Tie lOan
II Is SAID. VIII have to be issued at something
Ike - or IS per Ceat-that is IS rubles for
every ltD- Had the ear succeeded. as it was
hoped he would. in obtaining an interview with
the German emperor during the visit to Den-
mark. there Is 10 doubt the loan would have
been speedily and mere favoraoy obtained But
as matters turned out the confidence of foreign
capitalists has not apparently been increased
The price of the Russian paper rubIe on foreign
markets has dropped SO low during the last few
weeks that there is general cutlery here as
CSua! on such occasions. against the Berlin Ex-
Change Should the loan BE- concluded even on
more or less uniayorah'e terms. the value of
the TuHie will. of course. at once 90 Up.
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SPECIAL SALE OF P1Asos AND One,ss

No: IA superb Square Grand Piano. inS-E9
massive rosewo God case, nlaid with pearls extraSf H
heavily carved legs and Tyre very powerf al "
and sympathetic in tone: took the prize at the great
American Institute Fair purchased of al 100
now IN perfect order, with all modern improvements:
handsome embroidered and stool to correspond
Price $l65 cash. if sold before November 18TH No2
genuine VIM hnabe Co in style nearly like No nearly
new, the best the firm makes worth $500 will sell for
$2.5; No. IA Hanes Bro Square Piano; cost $50 on
the Avenue is good as when bought will take SI65
worth $500. No "A full-sized strnged Cabinet
Grand uFrght, used three months; standard make and
Piano in perfect order, with stool and cover only $50
No 6-9iood Square Piano. for practice, only 500 No
Good Piano for beginner. $40 No S-A genuine
Daniel Beatty Organ; cost $l25: has u stops: S35
No: 9:.New Organs, fully warranted. $50 No IO-fhe
matchess Shoninger Cymbella Organs low price on
80 monthly Iaymens; the only organs il the world
B.Lberal prices allowed for second hand instru-
ments in exchange bring deposit as you will need it
no refusa! given without deposit
Remember the place.
C. J. REED
Mo 433 18th street northwest
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young man who went to the late war began
his first letter to his sweetheart after this fash
ion: my dear Julia: Whenever am tempted to
do wrong think of you, and I say: Get thee
behind me, SATAN"
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Spirit OF the Age.

FROM Texas Slft:nSs.
young lady visited ciairvoyant for the pnr-
pose OF having the penetrable curtain of DESTINY
moved aside from the shadowy outlines of the
future
This card" said the old woman. "shows
that You often meet dark cOmplexioned
man
That's true" siTnpered the young lady
And there is love in ii. too. pursued the bag.
Catching CT 10 the scf-accusing blush
Well. yes there is considerable truth In
that. observed the damsel
Then be happy in the thought that YOU will
De married Ia thee months-sl, please" said
TIE oracle.
oh that can't be- explained the young lady.
the gent leiGau Of when you speak is already
married"
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A Hot Poker.
From the Detroit Free Press

TTOfli tLe DttIVIt TTtt TrtH0.
1t is believed in Washington that the govern
ment could lay its hands upon Capt. Howgate
inside Of three days if his arrest was desired
He is hot poker to handle, and is carefully let
alone.
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from til. IJntrn Sp -ctatJr.
We are often asked where in the great empire
OF China. power really resides and we believe
The best short statement is this: Subject to GER
tain immOvable customs, the emperor in his
Capacity OF father of the people. can i'm theory
gf'e any order. and can in practice puaish with
decaptation or exile any official or person who
disobeys it. He is. in all serious affairs how
ever. obliged to consult. though not to obey a
rather large group of princes OF his dynasty and
great mandarias who divide the departments
and the great viceroyaltes among them
selves The dynasty, moreover, being
foreign. is compelled to respect the
army to some extent; while this army
1e. for financial reasons, SO limited in number
that it is difficult 10 garrison the empire and
Impossible to hold it down for an hour. 1t is the
tradition of the court, therefore, never seriously
to offend either the army OF the people i'm such
way GS To provoke e9iieIttS more especially in
Pekin- At present the emperor is q boy only
Just II years of age. and all real authority be-
longs - a widow of the last full-grOWn emperor
Hen Fung-whO is called the Empress Mother
but is not Tie mother of the emperOr-to Prince
kun@. Ii lung Chang. the fayorte Of the ma
i've Cainosr. and two or three less known hirh
officials. They can send out any order they
please. ana are Obeycd, but they cannot afford
TO risk the insuFTrct.On which would follow any
great a;tront TO the pride OF the people. such as
the cess!O1 OF TOaquin would be- China In
fact, Is more solid Turkey. with sultan pashas,
army, and mob sharing power in unequal de-
grees. As in Turkey. too. al four are bound in
tie chain of 4 law which cannot he modified.
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.E1SEKAMp 1aSos

Arc used by $1,000 Professors Artists and Amateurs:
and are recommended above all others. Competent
judges pronounce them uneuaed IN brlliancy of tone
singing qualities and durability Low factory prices
and easy terms. Several now hand but little used
Will lie sold very low. Old pianos taken Is part ent
at full value.
BRANCH FACTORY wAREROoM.
n22 All 10th Street Northwest
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The Name to COnjure With.

From the Chicago Herald.
The New York Sun may keep right on advo-
eating the fitness of one William Steele Holman
for President, but ii it wants to make the people
of POsey county understand the drift of it's re-
marks 1t must call him Bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-04

The town Of Calais. Me-, now keeps local time,
New Brunswick railway time, and standar
about the proper time to 60 to school.
The city council OF Columbus, Ohio, has for
mally rescinded the resolution adopting stand
ard time as the official time OF the city and re-
verified to the old or actual standard of time.
Some young lady equestrians. school girls,
we've fined $5 each In Lynchburg, Va. on Mon
day for driving faster than the law allows. The
fathers, who paid the demand, were indignant,
Of course.
The colony of Russian refugees in Middlesex
county, Va, has now been finally sbandoned.
and the colonists have returned to Russia.
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FINANCIAL.

Stock AND GRA1s ExcH.xeE
1854 F STREET NORTHWEST,
OPPOSITE EBBITT HOUSE
T. BRIGHAM BISHOP co,
SPECIAL WITH 8. NJ HIBBARD.
MEMBER OF NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
BUY, SELL AND CARRY STOCKS GRAIN AND
PETROLEUM ON MARGINS TO SUIT CUSTOMERS
AT REUGLAR NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE AND
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE PRICES. ALL PER-
SONS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY ARE IN
VITED TO EXAMINE THE FACILITIES OF THIS
OFFICE CONSTANT QUOTATIONS. FROM NEw
YORK STOCK EXCHANGE AND CHICAGO BOARD
OF TRADE BY PRIVATE WIRES DIRECT TO OUR
OFFICE. n22
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The Bigger Fool.

From the Arkansaw Traveller
"When married you," said Mrs. Pepperton
to her husband, II thought that you were
sensible man. but have learned that you
are fool"
Lets see," the husband unused, 1--WE have
been married five years. haven't we?''
Eyes, am sorry to say that we have"
"And you married me under the Impression
that was sensible fellow"
Eyes.
"And you have just discovered that am q
fool?'
ayes, have"
"Well, you were q long time in making this
discovery, which proves that you are bigger
fool than am. Another thing in my favor is
that knew you were fool or you wouldn't
have consented to marry me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-04

william Williams a conrad man from Ha,.i-
more. stabbed Alex Charey colored. in Ches-
tertown. Nd, - 6 quarrel, Saturday might, over
Hxst cents.
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MANHOOD RESTORED.

victim OF early imprndence causing Nervous De-
every known remedy, has discovered a simnle nesns
OF sell cure which he will send free TO his fellow
-o.N. jy10-tu, th&s
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Dn~Hnm all

Lieutenant Lane of Company I, Meriden, while on a recent visit to Colonel Graham. oi Middletown, was presented by that gentlemaz with 8 fine Sharpe's military rife.
 Merritt F. BunnelI, about 50 years of age, for years past working at Hemingway & Brad. ley's, is very low with typhoid pneumonia at his home, 352 Orchard street.
 Mrs. J. Magic, of No. 50 Prince street, broke her ankle by fall on the walk on Prince street, Tuesday.
 President Wilcox of the Meriden & Crom. well railroad has closed the contract for the steel rails for the road to be laid in Cromwell by the first week in April.
 Edward Garrity of Berlin, brakeman, had an arm cut of by car wheels at Thompson vile yesterday.
 Severin Eberhard, of Torrington, was work ing cross-cut saw on steep side hill, when a man above started down three large logs. His partner on the saw ran for his life, and he also, after glancing upward, but the look cost him his life. He leaves wife and two children.
 Colonel William H. Tubbs' appointment as postmaster at New London has been confirm ed by the Senate, notwithstanding the outside opposition of Mrs Mowers attorney.
 Mrs. Flynn, of Day street, in coming out of the Grand Opera House Monday night from the play of ''Led Astray," fell on the sidewalk, breaking one of her wrists.
 Mr. Elphalet Lyman, very worthy and excellent citizen of Clinton, was buried yes terday afternoon from his late residence on East Main street. The deceased was stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning at his breakfast table.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Connecticut Methodist GOnventIOn-Th,
 PrORramme.

Connecticut Methodist COnventIOn-The
 Programme.
 The Connecticut Methodist convention takes place at the Asylum street church, Hartford, January 30 and 31. The commit tee (viz, H. D. Robinson, G. A. Hubbell, W T. Hill, ) appointed to arrange the order of business, topics for discussion, speakers, etc., have submitted the appended programme, the discussion to be opened by the person whose name is attached thereto It is ex- pected that there will be large attendance. Each church is expected to send it's pastor and two laymen ns delegates. Free return tickets to alI
 o'clock.-organization, followed by discussion on The Conservation of the Christian Sabbath. gation of the Sabbath-Rev. c. E. Harris
 The duty of the State to conserve the Sabbath az humane nsttution and to secure to its citizens the full enjoyment of it's benefts-Rev R. Povey.
 Tuesday, afternoon session, 1:SO o'cIock.-Firsl laxity in our divorce Iaws-Rev. 0. ". Lyon. Second topic: The suppression of intemperanca. complete temperance reformation o. l. Range The use of tobacco as leading to alcoholic drinks
 Drunkenness crime, punishabls by Imprisonment at hard abor the proceeds to be giveo to the drunk Tuesday evening, o'clock-Discussion on the Sup pression of Intemperance resumed Moral suasion for promoting temperance; legal force for suppress ing intemperance-Rev. G. L. Taylor, D. D. The license system prohibition; constitutional 8mendment-Rsy. I. J. Lansing, A. NJ.
 The enforcement of the civil damage act and other laws. should be demanded by all good ctizens-Rev. H. Montgomery.
 Wednesday morning. s:So o'clock love feast 1C o'clock, topic for consideration, Methodism in Con- necticut, it's position, mission and needs.
 The status and work Of Methodism in Connecti- cut The appliances by which MethodIsm has accom- plished so much should be preserved intact-Rev. B. M Adams.
 Afternoon session, 1:30 o'clock, consideration oi Methodism iu Connecticut resum ed Dangers threat A. M.
 Connecticut and home interests of our church.
 Miscellaneous business Adjournment
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Who Is Mayor!

In answer to the above it was supposed that Hon. Henry G. Lewis, having been sworn into office after the recount in the Third ward, would be permitted to hold his position in peace until the end of the official term. But now comes rumor that writ of quo aoGr- r0rato is in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Hig- gins, at the instance of Frank s. Andrew or his friends, to be served on Mayor Lewis, re. quiring him to appear in court and show by what title he holds the office of Mayor. MT. Andrew, while admitting that such paper was in existence, denies that he has any part in the proceedings. At late hour last night no papers had been served on Mayor Lewis. If the quo soarrGnto proceedings are brought and accepted by the court it will involve 8 recount in every ward in the city
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
The State Bar.

Annual Election of Omcers-The Revf-
 sion of che Statutes,
 The annual meeting the State Bar assoca- tion was held at the Capitol. Hartford. yes. terday afternoon, ex-Governor Hubbard pre- siding. Officers were chosen as follows:
 President, ex-Governor E. D. Hubbard, of Hartford; vice presidents, Charles E. Perkins of Hartford and Wm. E. Seymour oi Bridgeport; secretary, Charles M. Joslyn. oi Hartford; treasurer, William Hammersley, of Hartford; executive committee, Lyman D. Brewster of Danbury, John M. Hall oi Windham, John w. filling of New Haven Dwight Marcy of Vernon, William T. Elmer of Middletown. At the last meeting the com. mittee on jurisprudence were instructed tt report whether or not a revision of the stat utes is necessary. The committee failed ts report yesterday and Messrs. Platt, Perkinl and Hall were appointed to consider the mat Ter =t- zs
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Humphrey Street Church Dedication.

The new Humphrey street church, Rev. Mir. Bray pastor, will be dedicated this after noon with appropriate exercises, opening at o'clock. The sermon will be by Rev. Dr.. Barbour, of Yale, and Rev. MT. Hubbard of Brooklyn, Rev. Mir. Bray and others will as sist in the exercises. At 7:3O p. m. there will be reunion and jubilee with addresses by two former pastors, viz, Rev. MT. Me Nellie, of Bridgeport, and Rev. Mir. Hubbard, of Brooklyn; also by Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth, of Center church, and Rev. Dr.. Hawes, of the North church.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Jul Treating Anfmals.

John T. Pebble William Gwinnel and John A. Wipper, three young men, were seen on East Grand street about 5 o'clock yester- day afternoon by Dr. c. B.Adams in a buggy driving at furious rate and whipping the horse in most brutal manner. The doctor, who was in a sleigh accompanied by his boy and going to East Haven, at once turned back and gave chase to the parties in the buggy. At the new precinct he dropped his boy, took in Officer Patrick Reilly and a little farther up Grand street Officer Flannery, when he soon overhauled the parties in the buggy. They were taken and lodged in the precinct on Grand street and will have to answer for their conduct before the City court this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Entertainments

SKATING RINK. There will be an exhibition of fancy skat- ing at the Skating Rink this evening by w. J. Merrill, of Lowell Mass large party from Birmingham will be present. A fancy dress carnival will be given on Thursday evening, February 1st.
 MISS MARIA PARLoA. This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Miss Maria ParIoa will give the second of her course of lectures on the art of cooking in English Hall, corner of State and Court streets. The articles cooked can be tasted by the ladies' and recipes of every article cooked and served will be given. Read Miss Parloa's adver- tisement.
 EXPOSURE OF sPIRITUALIsM.
 This and to morrow evenings at the Athene- um Mir Charles Cumberland will give his ex- traordinary demonstrations in thought read- ing, and marvellous reproduction and ex- plantations of the phenomena of spiritualism are given by him under the moral support of prominent men in different parts of the coun- try. Seats are on sale at Loomis,.
 Io1ANTHE.
 This latest production in the shape of comic operas by Gilbert and Sullivan will be presented at Carlps Opera House to nor company is receiving complimentary notices wherever they are appearing and the per- formance here will without doubt be an ex. cellent one. Seats are already well sold and there will be large audience. A matinee and evening performance will be given on Saturday.
 THE TWO ORPHANS.
 On Saturday, matinee and evening. at Peck's Grand Opera House, a great attrac- ton is announced. The powerful sensation play of the 1.-Two Orphans" will be produced, introducing the peerlesf artiste Miss Pauline Markham, supported by the Fifth Avenue Theatre company and the original music and effects. The play and the way it is produced by this excellent company is very highly spoken of by our exchanges. Seats are on sale at Pease's bookstore, 1O2 Church street. The only pain we can safely make light of, is the window-pane, but the pain that racks our framean tears our lungs is matter of serious consequence. To alleviate the latter and effect permanent cure, Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is relied on by all sensible people.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
BiR HoUa.

Wm- Baldwin, of Waterbury, killed hog eighteen months old for Henry Bradley, of Bradley's station, Tuesday, which weighed 582 pounds. s
 Yesterdays Hartford ITnaes says: The New Haven papers are boasting oyer West Haven hog, recently killed, which weighed 58o pounds. Hartford county can beat it easily. Mir. A. H. Rowe, of this city, the owner of Rowe's Tommy, lately killed hog that weighed 7SO pounds, and Captain John Smith, of Wethersfeld, killed one this week that tipped the scales at 600 when clean dressed. Next
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Raeantinn R.C.

Final arrangements have been made for the fourth complimentary reception of the Yale Business College. It will take place Tuesday evening, January 23d, at Loomis' Temple of Music. Diebel is engaged as cater GIT. Tickets may be procured from and of the committee, which is as follows Arthur L. Donovan, Edmund s. Hall, Leroy Whit ing L. s. Turney.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18

The Etna Insurance company, of Hartford, Conn, which is the largest American fire in- surance company, has just published its annual statement. Its gross assets Janu- ary l, 1883, amount to $9,054, ,61O.58, cash capital $4 ,0O0, ,ooo, and the surplus over cap ital and liabilities amount to $3, 193, 1s2. 12. This company has paid in sixty-four years $54, ,660, 600 for losses. J. G. and J. O.. North are the resident agents for this compa- nv in New Haven
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
TrOt Next Saturday That VIII be
 

There is to be trot Saturday afternoon at Hartford on the ice on Connecticut river. It is match between William o. Daly's cele- brated trotter, Lady Scud, and c. F. Pred more's pacer, Etta c. Mile heats, best three in five, for 8 purse of $500. The money was put up yesterday afternoon, and the match will be sure thing unless prevented by very bad weather. The hour is 1 o'clock D. m,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
Woodbridge Congregational Churcl

The Rev. F. Stanley Root will lecture be- fore the Young Peoples Literary society of Woodbridge at the Congregational church Friday evening, January 19, at 7:3o o'clock. The public are invited to attend. Admission free. Collection at the close of the lecture.