Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-16

DISCUSSING Nh. LAMAR
The senate in Executive session.
REPUBLICAN SENATORS sPRAKno AsArssf sAR CON.
FIRNAfios-So D0rBr or TIE CONFIRMATION
The Senate Immediately after going into execu-
tive session. took up the nomination Of l. @ c. L.
mar to be Associate Justice OF the supreme Court
OF the United States The case is being discussed,
several republican senators making speeches In
opposition TO his confirmation. The indications
are that a final vote will be reached some time
during the afternoon and there Is no doubt OF Mr..
Lamars confirmation
Mr.. nrpDIKBKRGERs rssYNuAroS.
senator Riddleberger made q speech In favor OF
the confirmation OF Mr.. Lamar, In the course OF
which he intimated that some Of the Democratic
senator's We're not honest in his Q.amarS support.
The debate On Mr. Lamars nomination was stu In
progress at the time OF going TO press.
SENATORS FARwRLL AND PALMER
The inference drawn by some papers that Sen.
ators Farwell and Palmer would probably vote TO
confirm Mr. Lamar because on Friday they voted
for Mr.. Riddeberger's motion TO 60 into executive
session is declared by those gentlemen to be un-
warranted: While ready 70 consider the question,
they had rerained from declaring their purpose In
advance OF the time for its formal determine
tion.
Suit for Criminal Libel Likely.
The Capital OF yesterday printed q story OF al
legged domestic unhappiness in the family OF Mr.
Chas. c. N. Loefier, sergeant in the Washington
Light Infantry. Mr.. Loefler was very much in
censed at the publication and called on Lawyer ].
G. Payne. The latter advised that he should In
woke the law suggesting first that be lay the mat
Ter before the District attorney and prosecute the
paper for criminal libel This morning Mr. Loeffier
followed the advice OF Mr.. Payne and called on
pistrict Attorney Worhington. II Is likely that
q IA Rnvv1
menced.
WARRANT PoR Mr.. HUDSON.
detective Carter called at the Capital once this
afternoon with warrant for Mr. Hudson, charg.
ing him with criminal libel, and was informed by
the clerk that Mr.. Hudson had gone to New York
on business, but would be back tomorrow morn
ing: When Mr.. Hudson arrives In the morning he
Will be notified OF the warrant having been issued
lor him, and VIII be given an opportunity TO give
bail for his appearance.
Congress and the Reading Strike.
Mr.. ANDERSON INTRODUCES A RESOLUTION ABOUT II
IN THE HOUSE TO-DAY.
Mr.. Anderson, OF Kansas offered In the House
this afternoon resolution directing the commit
tee on commerce to investigate the extent, causes
tinued failure OF the Reading r. R. Co. TO transport
such Interstate trafc, and report TO the House by
bill or otherwise for consideration at any time such
legislation as is to secure TO the public
the regular and complete execution by railroad
OF its obligations and services as common carrier
Vi interstate commerce. IL was referred 70 the
on commerce.
A Cool Head.
BRNNINGs d. c., January Is, 1883.
To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
On Saturday, as Mr.. and Mrs. Chas 7. Havenner
were crossing 9Th and streets, their horse be-
came manageable, and for time It looked as II
there would be a serious accident The horse
literally kicked the front OF the buggy to pieces
Mrs. havenner displayed great GOODNESS and cour-
tunity and leaped from the buggy. The horse,
though injured, soon kicked himself free and was
on down F street like flash, but was caught near
9th street. NJ
THE NIGHT LODGING HoUsE.-Perhaps no charity
noble but inexpensive one, furnishing a hearty
supper OF soup, coffee and bread, a comfortable
bed, and again good meal in the morning, for
those who would otherwise be both hungry ana
homeless. few years ago the trustees purchased
q property admirably located and arrange1 for the
needs OF the institution and by an assessment upon
themselves and the help OF many friends OF the
charity. made large payment on account OF the
purchase leaving about g., 800 still due. Within
the last Jew weeks they have been greatly en-
couraged by the Following generous contributions
toward the extinguishment OF the debt: Mr.. WV
Corcoran, $500; Capt. George Z. Lemon 500; Mr..
Francis Riggs, 800; Mrs. MargaretC c. Freeman,
300, and Miss Sarah E. Coleman, 800, now leav-
Ing about 81 900, all OF which IS overdue. The
trustees would be glad TO see the whole debt paid
305 18th street, adjoining the first precinct police
station, and see what is being done. All contrfbu-
tons may be sent to The STAR or TO the treasurer
OF the board Mr.. ChaA j. Bell OF Bell Co., bank
ers. or to any Of the other trustees As follows:
Hon. M. g. Emery, A. s. SOlomons, John T. Mitch
en-; capt Geo; f. ~. LemCn, Edward simgson,
MCGUIRE. William Ballantyne and James Z. Fitch.
A PRoDIaAL Son WHO STOLE TIE FArrrD CALI
fore the Police Court this morning, charged with
the larceny OF a calf from his father. 1t was
urday night and went to BladensoufT. where s be
sold It, He had been In the habit Of selling stock
for his father, but this time, 1t was claimed, he
OF liquor, and spent a portion Of the
money. The Judge took his personal bonds.
OBTAINING GOODS ON FORGED ORDRRs.-A young
colored man visited Mr.. j. w. Orme's grocery
store, No. 1913 street, a few days ago with
Geo. ". Harvey, the restaurant Keeper. and OBJ ..
tanned pounds OF cheese and 4 pounds OF crack
ers- Saturday he appeared for second time with
W. .. Bergman, suspected something wrong, and
Onicer Byrnes was called In and the colored man
was placed under arrest He gave his name as
lures 20 the notes forgeres and the prisoner was
held for trial. This morning, in the Police Court,
he was charged with larceny, and given six
months in Jail.
RoBBERIEs REPORTED. - Edward Parker, No.
3i21 7th street southeast, reports stolen from
IL
Norris No. 1916 10Th street, reports that Saturday
she left $40 In her desk In the Interior Depart
ment when she went TO lunch, and when she re-
turned the money was gone. Sandy Bruce, No.
a32 lst street southeast, reports stolen from a
clothes line 81 worth OF clothing. VIM. II. Nc
Monagal, No. 7l3 II street northwest, reports that
has house was entered late Saturday night early
sunday morning and he was robbed OF a quantity
Of clothing. W. l. Tune, No. $40 9TH street NORTH
west reports stolen from In front Of his store this
morning three turkeys, TWO geese and four
chickens. Mr.. McCheswith reports stolen from
his stable quantity OF harness.
The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Wall agt. District; appeal allowed and
bond approved
EQUITY CouRr-Judbe Merrick
To-day, Bush ag- stanton; reference to auditor
ordered. Maddox agt. Hatslop; pro c0nfesso
granted. Duehay agt. Hoover; do. set aside.
Paine agt. Paine; rule returnable In seven days
Albert agt. Wyman; trustee directed to invest In
re- Hanna Whelan; committee authorized to pay
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