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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The Real Estate BROKERS.

WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS SAY ABOUT TIE LAW.
In speaking OF the stand taken by the real estate
dealers against the present law, which requires
them TO give bonds, and the test about to DE made
by these gentlemen, Commissioner West said TO a
STAR reporter to-day that he had no doubt they
would be beaten. Said he, The Commissioners 30
not favor this present law, because OF the reSrc-
ton, ana In the new license bill have dropped this
requirement. Yet II is the law, and as such must
be carried out"
Does IT not seem strange that test as 10 the
validity OF the Old law should be made at this tmee
asked The STAR.
1t does seem strange" said Mr.. West. "They
are bound to do it, suppose; but there is the law
and 1t must be enforced"
Commissioner Edmonds said =" The real estate
dealers complain that the Commissioners are more
Strct IN the enforcement OF the law this year than
formerly but the facts are that the Commissioners
nave not heretofore been strict enough. The diff
ference Is that they now require these dealers to
give two good and sufficient bondsmen, and re-
Qulre these bondSmen To make oath as To their
ability as suretieS for the amount required This
has not been strictly done heretofore uut IL is the
law and 1t must be carried out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The Confessional.

AN INTERESTING LECTURE BY MoSSIGNoR CAPEI.-
THE NECESSITY AND INFLUENCE OF THE COMES
sIoNAL-THE MEDIATION OF TEE CHURCH
A large audience listened with the prof0undest
interest to Monsignor Capel for nearly two hours
at Lincoln Hall, last night while with tongue that
sWeetens philosophy he explained to them the ne
ceSsity and influence Of the confessional Explain
Ing the Catholic BELIEF after describing the nature
OF Sin and the necessity OF repentance TO forgive
ness, he said that man is forgiven by God through
Christ. Neither priest, nor bishop, nor pope can
pardon The church and the priesthood are
the instruments OF God-the Instruments
through which God conveys his pardon God
alone can pardon. To the church is given the
ministry OF reconciliation. We know you are par
doned Why? Because God has said he would
pardon you whom We Shall pass upon. But how
were the Apostles to know OF Sin unless 1t was con-
ieSsed! HOW could they judge that which they
knew not? No one knows OF the sin save he who
commits It. The law OF the country Judges of
the outward act, but the sin consists In the snt-
ment OF the lnnermost heart For the Apostles TO
know what we have done wrong must say to
them I'VE have snned' 1t is this which is meant by
confession as necessary to place IN that position
REORGANIZATION The ministry of reconciliation thus
neceSSltateS confession" He described the formal
lilies OF the confessional. and explained that the
confessions In no wise depends upon this. He said
tnat one need not kneel In that little box seen ia
all Catholic churches, and whisper out their con-
fesslon with that awful air OF mystery and solem-
nifty. They could, he said. confess when and where
and to whom they chose and in any tone. They
might, If they SO desired proclaim their sins aloud
to the world. He spoke of the charges made by
some OF his opponents that the confessional was a
cunning device OF the priests to place the peo-
PIE III IN the, their power by gaining possession
the extent OF their wealth, SO as TO know how
mucn 10 demand for the church. and said that I'm SO
speaking they saw only the outside, and did not
seem TO KNOW that there great difference be-
tween the shell and the oyster BY explaining the
manner or confession he showed that the priests
did not learn the secrets of those whom they con-
IeSScd he said that a person might come to con-
1eSston-feISonS had come 10 confession to him-fOr
names lie said: ''When go to confession kneeI
before sinner like myself; confess TO one who
nluSt himself go to confession. Nothing could be
more simple than to see the pope go TO confession
as have seen him; not TO a bishop but 20 a poor
priest. He Is then nothing but poor sinner ike
the rest" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
WEY We Are Sick.

No device that can add to the comfort and CON-
venence OF a dwelling is omitted in our modern
architecture, and money is not regarded when the
luxury OF clothing or beauty OF personal adOrnmpnt
Is In question Hence We all live in better houses
and wear better clothes than did our forefathers
Why should We not take the same better care OF
our health? Why should dyspepsia. and the train
OF diseases that follow H. almost unknown IN the
0lden time, be so prevalent now? Simply Because
OF the poisonous and fndlgestible trash which in
these days Is forced upon the public as genuine
food or used to adulerate those articles that 90 to
make up the daily bill OF fare OF every household
Our forefatherS were content ITO make money by
plain and honest methods; but the hot competition
OF the present day and the strife Tor rapid riches
have called forth all the ingenuity or modern
science to devise cunning receptions that shall en-
able the avarciouS dealer TO more rapidly increase
his profits, even though he destroy the health OF
the public thereby. The consequence is adul-
terated, impure poisonous and bogus food On every
hand.
The people buy these adulterated articles OF food
because they are cheap entirely ignorant OF their
poisonous qualities few years ago this evil had
the public sentiment demanded legislative inter
ference, and parliament enacted the most severe
repressive laws DR.. Small, U.S.A, after an exami-
nation recently made under the direction OF the
war department. concludes that the adulteratiOn
or food Is as great in this country to-day, and
OF as dangerous character, as it was in England
at the time referred to. No article entering SO
generally into the food OF every family has been
1ound more v1llainously aduterated than baking
powder. For the purpose Of underselling an alb
solutely pure powder like the "Royal'-which has
become the standard for purity and strength in
baking poWderS-hundredS OF dealers are putting
up baking powders with cheap and adulterated
cream OF tartar containing lime, earth. etc. adding
strength by the free use OF alum. These powders
are sold cheap but their use is expensive FOR they
are one OF the chief causes OF the dyspepsia from
which the American people are suffering This
species OF aduiteraton, at least, can be avoided by
the Government, who recommends consumers
when purchasing baking powders to select one
standard powder, as the Royal Baking Powder
rather than TO risk purchasing adventurous COM
pounds put upon the market by persons who have
no higher motive than dollars and cents"
1t Is hoped that Congress Will take hold OF this
important matter in a sufficiently vigorous man.
ner 70 put an end to the whole nefariOuS business.
In the meantime, II people VIII be as careful to buy
the best and pureSt food as they are to wear the
best clothes and build the most comfortable houses
IL VIII not be necessary TO ask so frequently the
question, "Why are we sck?" Every scientific
test has proven the "Royal" to be pure and whole
some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
Wall street To-day.



NEW YORK. Jan. lathe EueRfng Post savs:
There was only moderate business in the railroad
bond market today, but 1t was of a char
acter to indicate a disposition on the part If
present holders TO sell out and leave the
majority OF such securities TO a more Specula-
tive class The ma tOTity OF all issues were lower
There was less activity In the Vest shore s.. but
they were per cent lower. the sales aCgregating
Ss23,O0 at 53sI, 81, 52A9, 52li, against 534 last
night The advance in The stock market in the
last hour Of business yesterday more than lost
IN the first hour OF business this forenoon.
There Is. however, apparently something more
than the customary animuS in the present contest
or the bulls and bears and the latter. at
least do not hesitate. 10 make any Kind Of
statement which they thlnk VIII damage
the financial reputation OF their opponent =
In the present diStruSj1ul condition Of the public
mind as regards al Railway securities these state
mentS have an effect which they would not under
different circumstances and the result Is lower and
lower prices At IL O'Clock today every one OF the
twenty-five most active stocks was lower than at
the close last night the greaSoSt declines being On
Louisville and Nashville y to 438, and Lake ShOIt
] per cent 10 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The NEnrShaIs, Accounts.

SPECIAL EXAMINER BALLIN'S TESTIMONY BEFORE Mr..
SPRINGER'S COMMITTEE.
MI. Ralph Balm, special examiner Of the De-
partment OF Justice, finished his testimony before
the House committee on expenditures In that de-
partment at meeting OF the committee to-day. He
spoke or Investigations that had been made in
Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Pennsylvania. These Investigations were made
in the offices of marshals, deputy marshals and L.
s. commissioners, and were in reference to irregr-
larltieS in the offices. MeSSrS. Van AlStyne HEMP
hill and Stewart were appointed a committee TO
hear Mir. Ballin'S testimony the system OF book
keeping now in vogue In the department. Mr. Bal
lin recommended that marShaS be required 10
make weekly instead OF Semi-annual statements.
He said that these officials had no regular system
OF bookkeeping, and in some instances the records
special examiner, viii appear before the committee
ON Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The District AtsoFneyship.
THI DELAY IN fHH APPoINrNHNr-A NOMINATION
PRORARIl MoHnAY

FRoBABLs MONDAY.
II was expected that the nomination Of o district
attorney would surely be made yesterday II was
nearly four O'Clock when 1t was finally decided that
the matter would have to 90 over Had the Senate
oeen In session, the nomination, II is thought,
would have been announced to-day. The matter
Will, IT Is expected, be settled Monday
Two reasons are given for the delay In nomfnat-
ing district attorney The nrst is that the Presi
dent Is unable to come TO any decision between Col
Cor6hin and Mr.. Worthington. 1t is known that
nearly up TO the date upon which the ofice became
vacant he had no other intention than 10 reappoint
Col. Corkhill When the strong opposition 10 such
course suddenly manifested itself he wavered In
his intention, not wishing disregard without due
consideration the expressed wishes OF the majority
OF the District bar In the matter. Col Corkh is still
strongly backed by Justice Miller and Judges NC
Arthur and Cartier, and many lawyers, and il is
assumed that the President is in dilemma. The
other reason assigned for the delay and the most
likely one, is that unwilling TO decide he
tween the two local candidates. he has
O1ered the position TO some one outside
me course pursued by the President In the matter
within the past few days gives strong semblance
be learned TO whom the President has ofIer,ed the
ohlce, but Ii Is more than likely that the name Of
some person not yet mentioned publicly will be
sent so the senate on Monday. Assistant Attorney
General Maury has not been offered the position
and would not accept 1t If ii were offered and the
same can be said OF Mr.. Richard Crowley, of New
York. Col COrkhill and Mr. A. S. Worthington are
therefore, the only gentlemen VINO are publicly
known 10 De anxious for the office, but neither may
get ii.
DELEGATION IN FAVOR OF Mr. coRKuuI
delegation OF lawyers and business men called
upon the President this afternoon I'm the interest of
Col Corkhill for district attorney. The delegation
was composed OF MeSsrs. VIM. H. Clagett. F. F.
White, J. W. Drew, c. Maurice Smith, A. II. Jack
son. E. ID. Wright. b. II. Webb DanI f. CahlIl. 7
>: weed, A. Ii. jackson, {. &. Darlington and c. =
moore. The President was in conference with the
secretary of State, and the delegation compelled
10 wait in the ante-room for over an hour, having
made no engagement TO be received. Mr. smith on
Denall OF the lawyers. expressed TO the President
tner entire confidence in the ability and integrity
OF COL Corkhill. and urged his retention as district
attorney He had made, he said, complete sue
cess or his administration in the Office and the
business community, as well great portion OF
lhe legal fraternity, advocated his retention.
Mr. William II. Clagett then addressed
tae President at some length expressing the wishes
Oh the business men OF the city for Col Corkhilrs
reappontment MIR f. f. White and Mr. C. C. Car
rlngton also spoke few words In his behalf The
PRESIDENT gave no intimatfon OF his intended ac-
drew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
A Bold Highway Robbery.

THE PEOPLE OF LEESBCRG DISTURBED OVER CRIME
COMMITTED THERE YESTERDAY
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
LEESBURG, January IS.
Oar quiet little town has been much excited to-
day by bold and atrocious highway robbery, COM
mitted on an unofTending citizen. A man by the
name OF Davis was sent in by Mr. Geo. Grayson, a
gentleman living several miles in the country with
quite sum or money. to pay some bills for him.
DAVIS disposed or all the money, except about So
win this amount on his person, Davis left town
this morning, and, when he had gone about a mile
he was set upon by two colored men, one OF whom
pulled him from his horse and robbed him. while
the other fired OF pistol, with the Ostensbe prr-
pose OF defending the white man, though he 1mme-
diately joined his cOmrade, and they made off with
the booty, which has not yet been recovered Two
men have been arrested and lodged In Iail on cir
Cumstantial evidence. The men arrested are Jim
BrooklnS and VIII Elgin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
I'd Edition.
--latest TGlGgrans to 2le Star.
Victims OF the Columbus.

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF AN APPALLING DISASTER
HAvKRHTLL, MASS. Jan. 19.-Rev. c. A. Rand who
was lost on the City OF Columbus was rector Of
Trinity church here and was just starting on va
persisted.
LAWRENCE, MASS, Jan. 1o--The following pas
Sengers on the steamer City OF Columbus belonged
here: Henry Wledman, Henry L. Daniels and
mother, @. Hines, James Brown, John Walker, JAS
Fawcett, Henry l. Bachelor and Wife, all OF whom
are among the lost except Mr.. W1edman.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS, Jan. 19.-This morning the
early Train from Boston came into this city heavily
laden with relatives and friends OF the unfortunate
victims OF the disaster Many OF the passengers had
received their first Intelligence Of the catastrophe
rom the morning papers Upon their arrival here
h foaa give out little M
they have since been wandering to and fro along
the wharves tmportuning all they meet as to the
wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
District Government Affairs.

AN OMISSION IN THE LICENSE BILL,
At meeting OF the Sons OF Temperance last
night the omission from the license bill OF that
clause In the present law which limits the distance
OF liquor saloons to 400 feet from school buildings
was discussed. Mr.. w. O. ROome, a prominent
member or the order, was entrusted with the duty
OF comforting with Mr. West on the subject, and
nave II appended. This was done by Mr.. Roome
this morning, and Mr. West very cheerfully ac-
knowledged the propriety OF having it appended to
The new law, and stated that he would do So
MISCELLANY.
The application OF E. S. Hall for liquor license has
been approved
Mr. j. ii. Payne 1903 Bed street northwest requests
Mr.. w. H. StOutenberg, tntendant OF the WASH
lngton aHnshouse, requests the erection of four
grounds ~ '' A1
Mr.. George W. Stckney calls attention to apnl,ca-
tlon OF D. g. GrOn to close an alley and subdiyide
certain lots In square $685. and asks that action be
taken on same. ~
THE BITTERS TO BE ANALYZRD
ProL De Smedt, District chemist, returned to
the city this morning, after an absence of a few
weeks In New Orleans, where he has been on bust
ness Hewil take up, on Monday. for ANALYSIS. the
bitters USED by the mother OF the little boy Arnold
VINO died so suddenly, after partaking of the con,
tents of the bottle, On Monday last.
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued by Inspector Entwisle as follows
Mrs L. W. Guild, erect two three-story and base.
ment dwellings,. n ST., between 18th and Goth sts
NV; SIS 90 Jonathan Gramm was granted a ner
init to open coal yard l. between % tb and Goth
StS. DIV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19

How BERTHA WARD WAS TAKEN OFF THE Boar
inc Officers OF the Inland and SeaDOard COasting
company state, I'm relation 10 the suit entered
against the company yesterday by Bertha j. " aTd
Tor $1,000 damages for injuries alleged 20 have
been received 10y being fOrClbly elected from the
steamer John ". Thompson, that no violence was
oncfed her 10y the Officers OF the boat The plalntin
lh'y say, Is cnlOTcd woman. who az the time WAS
employed as servant 10y the wife OF Count McSkfp-
WlGSky. ON the boat she and the Counts wife had
some disturbance, but the officers OF the boat con-
STEERING IL matter personal 10 them, did not inter-
fere. When the boat arrived at Lancaster's wharf
the Count came aboard with police officer OF the
Rock Point oyster company and took the cOlOrel
woman by force of the boat. The captain OF the
boat protested against this action. None OF the
Officers or The company, directly indirectly had
anything TO do with the seizure. These facts pre-
pared In proper form, Will, IL Is stated appear IN
The company answer ID the suit filed against H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The Fitz John Porter Debate.
A SCENE N THE HOUSE THIS AFTERNOON.

The debate the FIT John Porter relief bill was
resumed to-day, but many OF the members were
away, having accompanied Speaker Carlisle TO
Philadelphia 10 attend the dinner OF the Common
wealth Club. Mr. Springer was In the chair ana
lhe lirst speech was made 10y Mr.. CutCheOn, II
Michigan, who spoke against the bill
n little excitement WAS oCcaSlOned by his saving
mat II Garfield were alive the bill could never paS
Gen Slocum jumped TO his feet and said that Gar,
iild was the father OF the relief bi and presented
the resolution which was PASSED In the House. CON
Stltullng commission 10 inquire into the case.
MI GIeenleaf, OF New York, followed with an ai-
dress In defense or Gen. Porter. He was Stil speak
ing when the report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
Local Notes.

W. NJ. Hodgson has made an assignment to Ed
ward A. Levy. Of his property, real, personal and
street northwest, for the benefit OF his creditors,
MI. b. F. Leighton, whose suit OF clothes was
stolen on Thursday by sharp dodge OF two thieves
firm, the thieves having pawned them for SIS.
The register to-day received the last will of the
deceased leaves his property 10 his wife and names
her as eXecutriX.
This morning horse attached to a cart belong
ing TO stephen Branson, slipped on 26th street. be-
tween NJ and streets, and fell down an eInbank-
ment II vas injured so that 1t had to tie shot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
Latest FOREIGN Nevvs nv CahJo.

NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN EGYPT AND ABYssINIA
PARIS, Jan. ia telegram from Cairo states
that 1t Is reported that negotiations have
been opened between Egypt and Abyssinia-
The latter demands the cession by Egypt
OF the Bogos territory and the port of Mas
Sowah, which adjOin the northwestern boundary OF
AbySS1nia under threat that the King OF AbysSinIa
VIII declare war with Egypt If this demand is re-
fused Egypt is willing to cede the territory OF Bo
Cos and the port OF ZOulla which is south of Masso
wah, on condition that Abyssinia shall operate
against FL Mahd1. This arrangement is regarded
as probable.
GIVEN TO THE JURY
LONDON, JAN 19.-The case OF VIM. Wolff which
has been on trial before the Old Bailey court the
past week, was given to the jury to-day. The jury
retired at 1910 pm. to consider their verdict
wARIIKE DEMONSTRATION BY THE CHINESE
LONDON, Jan. 19.-The Times has dispatch from
How, the northernmost city OF the Island OF
Ha1-Nam, dated the 10th inst, which states that
chinese troops from Canton have landed there with
stores and tOrledOeS Great excitement prevailed
among the HainaeSe on account OF this warlike
demonstration. The English vice counsel has de-
manded the presence OF a gunboat, which is deemed
very necessary.
The New York Public Works Inyestf.
CATION.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The assembly investigating
committee which is to inquire1n the affairs OF the
department OF public works met this morning at
the Metropolitan hotel Commissioner Hubert O.
thompson was the first witness examined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
WARHtED.

PHILIIPS-STAPIER. by the Rev. John f. Cook
man. d. D. on Monday january II. lisa ll3 east
Gath street, NV York the residence her brother
Henry Ii. Is. staTlcr, ANNA BRIAN STAPLER 10 NIIl-
LIAM ADDISON PHILLIPS. Of Salina, Kan
THOMAS-MAXWEII. On Friday evening jan
uary 18TH 1854, by the Rev. Father USullya at the
parsonage Of st Peters Church. " NJ T. THOMAS and
kAIHAIINE 4. MAXWELL No cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Jan 19--YirCinia skies. Iast-Lua cou-
pons 81 Virginia, new thrrt.s, 80 bid Today.
BALTIMORE, Jan I9.-Cott0n fir1nyr-1nil Hing 1OI6
al0As. Flour steady and quiet Whest-southern steady
quiet western active and lower closing weak southern
red lGSal.l do. amber, ll2sl Is NJ. l Maryland,
1l2.al l2s.; No western winter rei spot. 103s.a
0+s February. "a lal O4S; March, 0Gal Ofi May
lUys al 10 C0r-sOnthcrn easier. steady and
quit southern white, C0aGl. do yellow. 6la63;
western mixed, spSt. ~ .ai0. January. 5& asked;
February. % aa59l9 March, 9s.acG+ Oats firm and
dullscuth'rl i3a4 western White 44aiG: do. mixed.
42a43 PelI.ss yauia, 42a46. Rye quiet 7Oa72 Pro-
visions unchanged and quiet Coffee dull and heavy
Rio cargoes, ordinary fair, II ALEX other
tiCeS unchanged RecciVts-E5a- SIS barrels. whtst,
$4,000 bushels corn, II 900 bushels cats. 1000 bush
Is rye 900 bushels Shipment 935 900 bush
els; corn. j4.tsD0 bushels Siles-wheat LOSE COO
bushels. corn, 49,, GO bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
ARroker,s Safe Robbed.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 19-The safe in the Office of
William G. Pierce, No 1876 South Sd street, was
opened some timelast night and robbed OF $1,000
Philadelphia and Reading general mortgage bonds,
1our $1,000 West Shore bonds and SIG Pennsy lvania
railroad scrip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19

NO CURE, NO PAY NHITEHURST~S CEDAR
~ BALSAM Is warrantedtO curc Coughs Colds Group
Throat aud Lung Diseases etc SIX dra,s q dose Try
it II satisfied return the empty bottle and Your
money back Sold 10y ali Druggists. Price 25c. WsS.
THOMPSON. 703 18th street. ns-th.stu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
The New York Stock Market.

The following are tie opening and closing prices
OF the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by special wire To III. Ii. Dodge, 539 18th street:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-19
Suggestive and Suspicious.

From the Cincinnati Gazette.
Whenever we have noticed intense solicitude
about the expenses of the starroute trials we have
found certain skepticism about star-route rob-
berries, and sympathy with the star-route enter
prises, OF highly suggestive If not suspicious
character