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Evening star., 1886-12-04


The following order has been issued by the Com
miSsionerS:
''That water guages be erected In the various
police stations, engine houses and truck houses
throughout the city. These guages will be put up
by the water department and will be read and re-
corded by the police and fire departments ON blanks
TO be furnished by the water department. The
guages viii be read daily at O'Clock am, and
once each month, on the 18th day. they viii be
read each hour for the twenty -four hours. The
records so made will be transmitted each month
TO the Office OF the commissioners of the District OF
Columbia"
IN FAVOR OF SYSTEMATIZING THE CHARITIES.
Mr. W. S. Matthews, who was appointed to ex-
anime and report upon the charitable institutions
OF the District that have appropriations from
public funds, has reported to the Commissioners
that the public charities OF the District often
duplicate each others work. and that the same
amount of relief could be given as now, at much
less cost, IL the charities of the District were
Systematized and conducted upon uniform plan.
TO RECORD WATER PREssUREs
The commissioners yesterday made an order
"that water guages be erected in the various
police stations, engine houses and truck houses
throughout the city. These guages Will be put up
by the water department, and Will be read and re-
corded by the police and fire department
on blanks, to be furnished through the
water department. The guages will be
read daily at o'clock a. m, and once each month";
on the 18th day, they will be read each hour for
the "a hours. The records so made will be trans
mitted each month TO the Office OF the Commits
slonerS OF the District OF Columbia.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
Scotland After The America's Cup.

| FORMAL CHALLENGE FROM MR.. JAMES BELLS
THISTLE WILL SOON BE HERE.
The n. Y. San says: scotland is going to make
an effort to capture the cup that England and Ire
and have so vainly essayed to win through the
crack cutters GeneSta and Galatea."
Mr.. James Bells Thistle now building on the
Clyde, is to be the challenging boat. This infor-
nation was recently conveyed to Secretary John
III. Bird, OF the New York Yacht club. by a letter
from Secretary William York, of the Royal Clyde
Yacht club, and which also contained challenge
for the Americas cup, but which MIR. Bird
was unable to regard by reason of the
Informal and insufficient character thereof. The
following Is an extract from Mr. Birds letter:
ut Uhe n. Y. Y. club heartily appreciates the
sportslnanl1ke tone OF your clubs challenge. 1t,
however, acts merely as trustee under the letter
OF gift. 1t neither builds nor owns yacht or
vessel. 1t has no control whatever over the May
flower or any other vessel owned by member of
the club except while sailing under the club rules.
1t Is respectfully suggested that legal challenge
can enanate only through club in favor OF a
member owning boat alre,dy built; otherwise
the conditions as to place OF construction, Gus
tom house certificate OF the measurement, and
statement as to the dimensions, rig and
name Of the vessel might be eVaded
1t is also thought that the acceptance of your
challenge in favor OF yacht not yet even designed
might put the trustee in a false attitude IL
the club were to receive challenge from the
owner OF an already constructed yacht who could
comply with the letter OF gift The condition as
to giving six months notice was, no doubt, inserted
that the club holding the cup might build a boat,
should such action become necessary after receiv-
Ing a statement of the dimensions or rig OF the
challenging vessel. The club is at pains to make
this statement, because 1t desires not to be mis-
understood by such straightforward, courteous
adversary. II is needless to add that IL a chal-
lenge in compliance with the letter OF gift be for
Warded, the New York Yacht club will promptly
accept the same"
To this Mr.. York replied, on November 1s, stat
Ing the circumstances under which the challenge
was sent, and that he has .'already fOrwar ded
documentary evidence OF Mr.. Bells authority to
challenge on behalf OF the club, and when have
Iirnn of hn RI fort fha
aent to your custom house certificate OF measure
ment wiz, certified extract from the vessels
nagel, the fOrmalities OF the challenge as stated
in the letter OF gift, will, believe, he fully
piled WITH
The formal challenge of the Thistle is expected
In New York before the February meeting OF the
New York yacht club
Evening star., 1886-12-04
The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday, Shipman agt Magartty; argued and

The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday, Shipman agt Magarity; argued and
submitted.
EQUTTY CouRT.-Judge James
Yesterday, Hill agt. Smith; auditors report con-
nrmed. CI1ttenden agt. Crittenden; commission
70 take testimony In Connecticut ordered to issue.
PROBATE CouRT-Judge James.
Yesterday, will OF Alexander Dodge; proven,
admitted to record and letters issued to Clarence
do. to Anna NJ. Maulsby and Ida Corson; bond,
$4,000. VIII OF Francis /. Fugett; do, do to Jane
Fugett; bond, $500. VIII OF Richard Cruit; do do.
James w. st. Clair; bond, s., 600. VIII OF George
A. Bohrer; do, do. to Catherine Bohrer; bond
1000. VIII OF Elizabeth Smith; do, do. to
Thomas Frances; bond, $1,000. VIII OF william
CT1mm1nS filed; do. do. TO widow; special bond $500
Estate OF Peter Campbell; caveat against probate
OF will. Estate OF Michael Mccarthy; motion for
commission to take testimony filed. EXemplified
copy OF will OF R. C. Morgan OF Brooklyn, filed
and leave granted to sell pew. VIII OF Michael
II. Ford filed. Estate OF Gustave Weigle;
letters OF administration, with will annexed to
Llewellen Deane; bond $500. Estate w. ID. Aiken !;
Judgment agt. w. H. BarstOw entered satisfied.
Estate OF W. Lenox Towers; letters OF administra-
tion issued to w. II. Dempsey; bond s40O.
POLICE COURT-Judga Smell
To-day, Webb DOugherty, profanity on street
northwest: collateral forfeited Able Thorn, loud
and bOisterOuS on 10th street southwest; s. or 15
days. Thomas H. TurI er, disOrderly conduct on
on ~ street southwest s. or days. Edward
Luckett, colOred, disOrdelly conduct on NJ street
southwest, s. or 15. james Luckett, colored, do.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
AnlUSenlentS.

ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-Mr Lawrence Bar
rett's annual visit to Washington, to begin at
Albaugh'S on Monday evening next, will this year
be extended to two weeks. AS Mr.. Barrett is a
Iavorite here, this lengthening OF his stay will
doubtless be source OF pleasure and profit TO both
the actor and the public. During the first week
Mr.. Barrett will appear in roles In which he has
already won success. The second week will prob
ably be given up entirely to "Renzi," on the re-
vival OF which MIR. Barrett is expendng great care
and labor, intending TO make il complete and
magnificent production, scenically and otherwise.
force OF 150 auXliarieS viii be engaged in it and
the singing Will be a notable feature.
NATIONAL THEATER. The Mestayer-vaughn
company will appear at this house next week ia
their highly amusing extravaganza, s'We, Us &
Co., which has already paid a couple of visits to
Washington, and has been received each time with
favor by large audiences 1--WE, Us & Co." has no
preJenSionS TO high rank as drama, the only aim
OF its constructors and interpreters being to
arouse laughter, and in this they have always
succeeded heretofore.
kERNANiS characterization and UartrS First
Prize Ideals is the style OF the organization which
Will next week amuSe the patrons OF this house.
Hallon and Hart, Hawkins and Collins the Fletch-
ers, Julia Wilson, T1erney and Wayne, George F.
Moore. Fox and Van Auken, gymnastS. and the
Russells are some OF the artists who will part1ci-
pate.
The CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT.-Already most OF
the choice seats are taken for the Choral Societys
concert ut congregational church Wednesday eve
ming next, and everything indicates that the en-
tertainmenJ Will be one OF the most successful
provided by this organization. to which our
music lovers are indebted for many fine concerts.
tickets, with reserved seats, for the course OF five
BiSchof concerts begins on Monday morning, De-
cember 9th, at Ellis music store. The first con-
cert will be on December 14th, by the celebrated
MendelssOhn Quintette Club, with Miss Alice Ryan
as soprano vocalist. The third concert Will be by
professional artists of equally high rank.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER.-Mr. Daniel Bandmann
tragic actor who has worldwide reputation
will make his first visit to Washington next week,
appearing in round OF Shakespearean and other
roles at the B1Jou. He will open in Hamlet" Mon
day night. Mr.. Bandlnann Is supported by Miss
Rose Baudet and good company.
HEKZOG's OPERA HOUsE.-At this house next week
the bill Will be ''DadS Girl farce-cOmedy of New
England life, which was seen in this city a cOupe
OF seasons ago at the National theater, with Lizzie
Evans IT the leading role. 1t Will be given by a
good company at HerZOg'S next week.
DIME NUSEUM.-NOthing seems TO please the pa-
irons OF this house so We'll as good specially en-
terLalnment, and the management have secured,
Tor next week the Ideal company OF variety artists
who are highly spoken OF.
The PANORAMA OF the Second Battle Of Bull Run
remains on exhibition day and evening in the cir
cular building at 18th treet and Ohio :yenue
Evening star., 1886-12-04
The Exposition Board.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONVENTION HERE NEXT
TUESDAY.

AhkANOEMENIS FOk CONTENTION HERE NEXT
TUESDAY.
At a meeting last night of the executive COM
mittee of the Permanent Exposition a program
for the reception and entertainment of the visitors
from abroad at the convention of the board OF pro-
motion next Tuesday was adopted About 100
er-oTiciO members of the board OF promotion are
expected to be present, representing twenty
seven states. The first session of the convention
will be held at Willard hall on Tuesday at 12
O'Clock. Several addresses will be made by prom
inent citizens OF Washington and government Off
cials upon the advantages OF locating the exposi-
ton In Washington.
Tuesday evening banquet will be given the
visitors at the Riggs house.
Wednesday another short session of the conven-
tion will probably be held, unless the business
should be all disposed OF on Tuesday, after which
the visitors will be entertained and escorted about
the city by the local members OF the board OF pro-
motion.
The committee on arrangements for the conven-
tlon are MeSSrs. Webb, Fox, GOrham, Parker, Wag-
galnan and Anderson. Mr.. John W. Thompson
has been appointed chairman OF the reception
committee and Mr.. MyrOn NJ. Parker the chairman
OF the banquet committee.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
Miss McPher,on,s Condi,;on.

SLOWLY RECOVERING FROM THE EFFECTS OF HER FALL.
The condition of Miss Mary Mcpherson, the
young lady who was so severely injured Thursday
night by falling into the excavation made by the
Washington Heat and Power company at the cor
ner OF 9TH and streets northwest, is much i'm
proved this morning, and she will probably be
removed by her anxious relatives from the Emer-
gency hospital to her home In the course OF the
day. Dr. Taylor has made strenuous objections to
this as he fears that her removal during the pres
ent weather may cause erySipelaS to set in. Miss
Mcpherson is niece OF Contractor Mcpherson, Of
West Washington.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
Affairs i'm West Washington.

AN Ice acknowledgements clerks residing
On the Virginia side OF the rivcr were in predca-
ment this morning, they being unable to get to
their offices account OF the river being frozen
over. The ice was not strong enough to bear the
weight OF man, and was too thick to allow q boat
to pass through.
REAL ESTATE SALE.-John j. Bogue, real estate
agent has sold for Mrs. NJ. j. FOertsch part OF lot
13, Old Georgetown, improved, fronting "a feet on
tOn for 81, 100.
DEER HUNT.-Drs. Appleby and Becker recently
returned home from a successful deer hunt
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT z AM.
Great Falls, temperature, 32; condition, 10. Re-
ceivtng reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at
north connection, z; condition at south cOnnec-
tion, ;. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 81;
condition at infiuent gate house, 4; condition at
ef1iuent gate house. 10
Evening star., 1886-12-04

HE ACCOMPANIED SECRETARY SEWARD ON HIS TRIP
AROUND THE WORLD.
Mr.. James Donaldson, the crier Of the Criminal
Court for twenty years past died yesterday after
noon at 4:30 o'clock at his residence, No. AT
New York avenue. He suffered stroke OF par
alyss In April last, but had recovered sufficiently
to walk out. Last Thursday he was walking
about the streets and fully expected resume his
place at the next term OF the court. On Thursday
evening he had another attack OF paralysis, which
was the immediate cause OF his death. Mr. Dom
Alison was native OF Baltimore, but came here
when quite young man and for a long time was
employed as driver on the old Union line OF Omni-
buses between Washington and Georgetown. In
1888 he received an appointment as watchman In
the State department under Secretary Marcy, and
afterwards he became the confidential messenger
OF the department. When Secretary seward took
his trip around the world Mr. Donaldson accom-
panied him, and returning here he was appointed
justice OF the peace and filled that position for
some years. Some twenty years ago he was ap-
pointed crer OF the Criminal Court and filled that
place In such manner as to gain the esteem OF
all with whom he came in contact He leaves
widow and two daughters, one OF them married.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
To Attend the Columbus Trades Com


The federation of organized trades and labor
unions OF the United States and Canada VIII begin
It's annual session at Columbus, Ohio, next Tues
day. On the following day convention Of all
national and international trades unions will be
held In the same city. Mr.. Gabriel Edmonston,
OF this city, member OF the legislative committee
OF the federation, says that it Will be proposed to
unite the two bodies, and he thinks the PROPOSE
tion Will prevail. MIR. Julien l. Wright, OF this
clty, Will go TO Columbus tomorrow TO represent
the International Typographical union in the fed
Grafton OF trades. His colleagues will be Mr..
W1nderS, OF San Francisco, and Mr.. Scott, of Can
ada. The object OF Wednesdays conference OF in
ternational trades unions is to provide for an
nual trades congress-
Evening star., 1886-12-04
Montgomery County Matters.

AFFAIRS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND VICINITY
Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR
ROCKVILLE, Nd, Dec. 3.
short equity session of court will be held, be-
ginning Monday, December 6.-The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad depot is being remodeled and
improved. A capacious wing is to be added and
used as freight and storage room. An additional
switch is to be laid.--The capOf dynamite shell
exploded last Wednesday, blowing off two fingers
and severely iDjuring the hand OF Master Samuel
Wilson, who lives just mile west OF this place.
Mr.. Leonard Hayes, near Barnesville, this county,
lost seventy Eight hogs from cholera one day this
Week--Mr L. Gaegler, OF MOntrose, has sold
fifty acres OF the Rock creek tract, lying on the
railroad, 1Or $50 per acre.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
The Ice blockade.
II CAUSES SUSPENSION oE DREDGING O

IT CAUSES SUSPENSION OF DREDGING OPERATIONS.
The river has been frozen over with ice an inch
thick by the present cold spell. and work on the
Potomac flats has been temporarily suspended.
Benson McNee needed only three days to COM
plete their contract, but for fear of damage to
their dredges were compelled to haul them off,
The Ice on BabcOck lake is very firm, and for two
days it has been covered with merry skaters.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

BUTTON IN A BOYS NOSTRH.-An Interesting
medical case was treated in Spartanburg, s. c., a
few days ago. The patient, a boy 10 years old,
had for six years been treated by physicians for
catarrh, but no relief obtained. specialist con-
cluded that the noStril was ObStructed by some
foreign substance and, performing an operation,
found a large size brass shoe button. The patient
Is recovering RAPIDLY.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
HoIrDAr GooDs.

AT PRICES LOWER THAN THEY HAVE EVER
BEEN SOLD.
Beautiful Toilet Sets, from 81 90 up to $1,000.
$50 dozen Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, at 81 u cts
so cts, 75 cts and S1.OO.
SO dozen Heavy White Hemstitched Silk Handler.
chiefs, at 50 cts. 75 cts. 81 90 and Sl.25
800 dozen Ladies' and Gentlemen's Linen Handler.
chiefs plain white and colored border from 10 cts UT
to the finest.
Real and Imitation Alligator Skin Satchels Bags and
Pocket Books.
Perfumes in Fancy Bottles and Boxes.
Nothing more appropriate for Christmas Present
than fine Silk Velvet Dress Pattern Select from
our stock and save money
Our Colored and Black Satin Rhadames and Black
Gros Grain Silks are extraordinary good value.
Seal Plush Sacque at $500, $500 or $40 co. is
nice Christmas Present.
Every Cloth Garment will be sold less than cost to
close them ont, as cloak room is needed for our
increased trade in Silks and Velvets.
500 Quilted Bed Comforts, at 81 90.
Blankets from 81 90 per pair up to $1,000
Store will be open until 10 O'Clock to accommodate
our customers until after the holidays.
wv. BURDETTE 4 CO.,
d4-eo4t 92S 9TH St. and 7O6 st. NV.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
CITY ITEMS.

American Wine i'm EurOpe.-Mr. Speer,
the New Jersey producer OF Port Wine has an
Wine for shipment abroad. They claim Mr.. Speer's
Wines are uneXcelled by any production in the
Europe have been filed by Mr.. Speer during the
past year, and they have become very popular on
the other side on account OF their valuable metli-
cal properties. Mr.. Speer refuses to sell his
Wines to one firm, or sell out his business-his be-
Ing the only OpOrtO Grape Vineyards in this coun-
Try. He claims that as he has spent twenty-six
years OF his life in bringing these grapes to per-
fect1On In this country and to mature a Wine that
ne viii not at this time OF life let go out OF the
FAMILY one OF the handSOmeSt vineyards in the
world, that will be boon for generations to come
For sale by Druggists and GrOcerS.
III You Are Down Town This Evening
Take home a sack of 'Invincible" Flour. 1t viii
please YOU \. L. METZGER d. Bro,
i AT 7th street northwest.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

A movement Is on foot among the four thousand
or five thousand bOOkkeeperS and clerks in Gin
cinnati to organize and join the Knights Of Labor
in body. The object is not so much to make a
demand for better pay, but particularly to secure
more reasonable hours for work.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

KIDNEY PAINS,
With their weary dull aching lifeless all gone
ton, relieved in one minute by the CUTICURA ANTI
PAIN PLASTER. Warranted. At Druggists, 25 cents
Potter Drug Co., Boston. dl
Evening star., 1886-12-04
FINE PORTRAITS. Kets Kemethy, 11O9 Pa. ave.
CoLoRxp GAS GLOBES. at shedd's.

A RARE OPPORTCNITY.-Hav1ng become inter-
ested In real estate, which requires my undivided
attention, have decided TO dispose OF my eXten-
sfve housefurnishing, crockery and toy business
For further particulars apply to owner, X. Gold
schm Id, S12 9TH street northwest.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

HGn Uys1e Hn nsh game meals and ready lunch
Norfolks, Cape May Salts, &C, steamed chating.
dish, New York stews, broiled, roast, &c. No mis-
representations. None but the best Lifetime ex-
perience. Ladies' large saloon attached.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
CT. NICHOLAS SONGS.

=
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lean composers; uniquely Illustrated; the hand
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price reduced All booksellers and music-dealer
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Evening star., 1886-12-04

HEADQUARTERS for Gents Fine Shoes In all the
leading styles. strictly one price.
Mrs. W. III. Rich,
III Market Space.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

To MEET the requirements OF short season.
Madame Emma Soule will have an opening about
the third week IN December OF bali and reception
dresses at her Washington branch, 1929 street
northwest
Evening star., 1886-12-04

A large shipment OF oysters arrived this day. all
OF the finest grades; will be served In every known
StyC TO suit the taste. The celebrated Lynn
haven Bays, half shell; the best steamed in the
city. Also, Fish, Game and Every Delicacy In
season. Call on Frank johnson and be convinced
or the truth. Southwest cor. 9th and StS. La
dies Saloon first floor 2
Evening star., 1886-12-04

PHOTOGRAPHS at the Kensington Art Studio S19
Pennsylvania avenue. Cabinets from 81 dozen.
finest work only. Oil, Crayon or Pastel POrtraitS
our own work, not hired out. open tomorrow and
Christmas.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
DRESS SUITS for hire, Ala 9th street.


JUST RECEIvED-A full line OF gloves. including
dOg-Skin. kid, jersey, r1ngwOOd and buck-Skin at
lowest prices. Francs. corner 9TH and ID. The
only strictly one price hat and gents furnishing
store in the CITY,
Evening star., 1886-12-04

FANCY LAMPS, for parlor and library use, at s. s.
Shedds, 400 9th Sc.
sAvreyesight and dollars. Consult Hempler. cr AZ.
Evening star., 1886-12-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.


Amusenlents Tonight.
ALBACGH'S.-''Shane-na
NATIoNAL--"A Wall Street Bandit
WILLARD HALL.-Prof. Carpenter.
HERzoGs.-.'The silver King"
HARRIs'.-ssMonte CriSto."
DINE MUSEUM.-'Black Hawks
MANASSAS PANoRAMA.-Day and evening.
KERNAN'S.-The Big Four.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

Efeat KeductiOn on ladies', misses and
chlldren'S coats, at A. haufman'S 18th ST. S. e. 9
P'a1n and Fancy stitching and Quilting
10 order at Oppenheimer's, 52S 9th street north
west, ST. Cloud building.
Old Rye Whisky
Four years old) $3.50 gallon.
n. T. METZGER BRO
AT 7th street northwest.
Horse Blankets and Carriage Robes
cheap for cash at Sanfords, 626 st. NV.
Evening star., 1886-12-04

BRIGHTwooD RACES Tuesday, December 9TH, at
130 p. In.