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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Senator Quay Interviewed.

THE AsTUTE POLITICIANS sENTENTioUs REPIIru
To RATHER LEADING QUESTIONS
f1ttsburg Special to the Philadelphia Press 18th
When the third section OF the western ex.
press stopped at the Union depot this morning
United States Senator Quay, escorted by his
son, was among the first TO leave the train and
make a Decline for the restaurant IL was
plainly evident that neither the Senator nor
his son intended TO spoil the dinner that was
waiting them in Beaver by indulging in too
hearty breakfast
A newspaper representative drew near, and
after extending the greetings of the season 10
the Senator, proceeded 10 find out all about the
next cabinet. with little success however.
There seems to be n determined effort To
get Blaine into the cabinet, SENATOR
lis that so!"
We'll, Mr.. Harrison and yourself are sup
posed TO know just who will form the cabinet"
II guess Mr.. Harrison is the only one who
knows anything about it,"
do you think Mr.. Blaine will be In it,,
81 do not know"
VIII there be an extra session of Congresses
That also rests with Mr.. Harrison"
BY this time the breakfast was half eaten. ana
after breathing spell the conversation was re-
newed as follows:
How long will you remain in Beaver"
about week"
The breakfast and the last answer were fin
lshed about the same time. and the Senator
who knows how to keep silence boarded the
car,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
A Young Woman of Pluck.

SHE GOES BAREHEADED INTO A THEATER-THE BE-
MARKS MADE BY THE OTHER WOMEN.
From the New York Sun.
A young woman made her way to her seat
past all the people in the orchestra seats of the
Lyceum theater night or two ago, attracting
unusual attention, because she had left her
hat in the ladies' room. She was young and
plump, and had raven-black hair that fell in a
cluster of tight ringlets over her brow. She
was not particularly good looking. Her face
was too strongly marked and full of strong
character to be femininely beautiful. One OF
the habitues of the theater determined to find
out what the other ladies had said of her in the
buzz that greeted her appearance, SO between
the acts he asked every man he knew what the
lady with him had said when she saw the bare
headed leader of that fashion which all men
dream of, but scarcely hope to see established.
These are the comments he got:
my wife says she must be fast"
"'She looks like baboon,' my girl said"
'My companion says, If she wants to attract
attention SO badly, why doesn't she wear trou-
sers, like DR.. Mary WalkerP"
'Shes got pretty hair; that's why she does
it."
.'Well, she must want to make show of her
self"
'Deep in their hearts every woman in the
house envies her her pluck for coming in that
way, for it's right, and if only some swells
would do it we would all be glad to leave our
hats of"
cally opposite to all the others, was a young
married woman, the wife of music publisher
When the theater-gOer heard of this, he took
the publisher over to the hotel across the way
and said: 81 want to drink your health. You've
got the best woman in that theater."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
a New Confidence Trick.
HOW PARTICULARLY yERDANT HoosIER LOST Il
OyERCoAT AND GLOVES.

HOW PARTICULARLY yERDANT HoosIER LOST HIS
ovERCoAT AND GLOVES.
Something entirely new in the confidence
line was successfully worked by clever rogue
at Broad Ripple, suburb of indianapolis,
Monday, upon particularly verdant Hoosier.
John Kern, of Broad Ripple, with a new over
coat and a new pair of gloves, was on his way
to the railroad station about the time the ex-
press train was due, when he was accosted by
a well-dressed stranger who offered him SO.
displaying crisp new bill. if he would reach
the depot in time to get aboard the train and
Immediately step off again before it left the
station. MIR. Kern, suspecting nothing, quickly
divesting himself of his overcoat and, Drop
ping his gloves. made haste for the station.
which he reached, completely exhausted, just
in time. He then returned for his money, but
found that the overcoat money, gloves and
man had disappeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Lucky Sir Frederick Grenfell.

rrOfn tne LONDON WOrlu.
Sir Frederick Grenfell, who is to conduct
the operations at Suakim, is lucky man. He
is only forty-seven years of age. He Joined
the sixtieth rifles in August, 1859, and left the
regiment in January, 1886, on promotion to an
unattached Internationally. Three years
previously he had been created a queens aide
de-camp, with the rank Of colonel He first
came to the front in the operations in the
Transkei in 1878, when he was alde-de-camp
to Sir Arthur Cunynghame, and afterward staff
officer to Col Glyn. In the Kafir war of 1878
he was ID. A. A. and A. NJ. G.. at headquarters
In the Zulu campaign Of 1879 he was D. A. A. G.
at headquarters, his services in that capacity
having earned for him q brevet lieutenant
colonelcy. This rank is generally the turning
point Of a military career, and it proved 90 in
his case. In the Boer war OF 1881 Col. Gren-
fell acted as A. @. N. G.. to Sir Evelyn Wood.
In the Egyptian campaign of 1882 he was A. A.
and @. N. G. at headquarters. In the Nile
campaign Of 1885 he was employed on the line
of Communications. He Joined the Egyptian
army in 1883, and served with it on the frontier
in 1856, including the battle of Giniss. One
way or another he has been well EMPLOYED
during the last ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
The Washington Stock Exchange.

The following changes from yesterdays quota
tons on the Washington Stock Exchange are noted
to-day: Washington and Georgetown Railroad
bonds. Ill bid. 113 asked. Metropolitan Rail-
road stock, lOsA bid, 109J< asked. Washington
Gas. 4Ois bid, 403S asked. National metropolitan
Insurance, 13 bid. 80 asked. National Union In
surance, 10 bid. 20 asked. Columbia Insurance,
l2h bid, l3 asked: Riggs Insurance, bid, 81
Washington Brick Machine. 1875 bid farmers
and Mechanics Bank, Georgetown, 165 bid.
Great Falls Ice, $50 bid, 165 asked. Real Estate
Title Insurance, 1151l bid, III asked. Pennsyl-
vania Telephone Company, 30 bid, 3S asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.
1654 bid 80 asked. U. S. Lighting Company
first mortgage 6s. 81 bid. Washington Light
Infantry second mortage rs, 40 bid. Washing
ton Gas-rights bonds, 66ai bid, 90 asked. WASH
public stocks, 10 bid. Washington and George
town Railroad stocks, 205 bid. 2l2 asked. Bull
Run Panorama. 20 bid. Columbia Tile Insur-
ance Company stocks, so bid, q asked. Ameri-
can Graphophone Company, 13 bid, IA asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
THE CHRISTMAS CLUB.
The Final Meeting Of Manager Before
Saturdays Dinner.

The lady managers OF the Children's Christ
mas club, No. l, held the final meeting before
the dinner at the Ebbitt house to-day al II
O'Clock In the absence o; the president OF the
club Mrs Webb conducted the business OF the
meeting. Mrs. r. r. Perry reported
that since the request for clothing
had been made through the friendly
columns Of The STAR, the donations of Sec
ond-hand wearing apparel had poured in most
generously from the good people Of the city,
and she had been enabled thereby 10 meet
the demands made upon her. But she said
their applications are constant and mum.
erous, and she hoped that the sup
ply OF clothing will continue. Mira
Perry's address is No. 1909 street. The
clothing Is given only 20 children who hold
cards OF admission for the dinner, and the
cards are given only where the circumstances
OF applicants have been investigated by the
ladies OF the club or the police. who efficiently
assist the managers in this work.
IL was announced that more TOYS will be
gladly received by Mrs. mcfarland. at No.
1916 street, between now and saturday
The following donations, received since Last
meeting, were announced: Mr.. r. :. Jordan 50
cents; Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Glover. $40; Cash,
sl.5O; Elsie Paine, savings for the club. sent
after her death by her mother, amounting 10
$3.50, cniy nyer, ~ Genus Lucille SoiDy, ~
cents; sallie Meigs, 81; Mrs II. a. Gray. 90;
Miss Mollie Villas, IS; Wv. and ID" IS; Mr.. W.
Z. Lobenstein. IS; Mrs. Fuller, IS; the Ed
wards family, IS; Mrs. John Lynch. IS; adj
ditional contributions from members Of the
Z. Z. C., $3.50; Mr.. Seston Perry, IS,
Mr.. simon Wolf. IS; Mr.. Richard smith,
20; Mr.. lie Mour, %; Mr.. and Mrs. b.
ii. Warner, $40; b. II. Warner. jr.. and South
ard p, Andrew p. Bessie p. Anna p, and
Mary p, 81 each, and Arthur Burt a Co., box
of new shoes.
The ladies in charge Of tables are requested
TO report at the armory hall. on q street. at II
O'Clock punctually Saturday, and the walters
and mattresses are TO be there at l2l5 sharp in
order to have on their caps and aprons in good
season.
Mrs. Folsom will return from her visit in
Michigan in order to be present at the dinner,
and Mrs Cleveland has promised to grace the
occasion with her presence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Representative Laird Not Diving.

THE SICK CONGRESSMAN Is GETTING BETTER
The newspaper reports of the condition of
Representative Laird. of Nebraska, now at
Eureka Springs, Ark, ara said by friends of
the Congressman to be very much exaggerated.
Mr.. Laird is suffering from insomnia induced
by overwork, but he is not dying; neither is
his condition dangerous. Since he arrived at
the springs his health has improved very con-
siderably and his appetite, which was poor, is
much better. One of the New York papers
stated last week that he was almost gone, when
he had, on the day on which that dispatch was
sent to New York, walked a mile and half be-
fore dinner and then eaten a fairly good meal
Senator Henderson is kept thoroughly in
formed STAR reporter this morning that his
latest information was to the effect that the
sick man was improving steadily and materi-
ally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
I'd EDITION.
Latest lHlGglalS to The Star.
THE LOSS WILL REACH $500, 900.
Marblehead Depressed by the Fire
which Devastated it.

MARBLEHEAD, MASS, Dec. &c.
The loss by fire is now estimated at
$500, 900. Thirty-seven buildings were de-
stroyed and over LOCO persons thrown out of
employment. None of the manufacturers
think it possible to rebuild this winter, and
there is general feeling of depression in the
town. Some of the losses as stated by the vic
tins themselves in round numbers are az fol-
lows: f. W. & J. W. Monroe, build
ing, s25,0O0; machinery, $4,000; stock,
$40, 900; wei insured. J. NJ. Cropley,
loss ON stock and machinery, $4,000;
insurance, $4,000. u. f.. Cole estimates his
loss at 100000; G. A. Slice, loss. 81 500; J. Ii.
Orne, $4,000; insurance, $4,000. B. H.
Howe, branch grocery. 5000; insurance,
$4,000. Bridges Il Carroll, $4,000; insurance,
$1,000 Caswell * Shattuck, 81 500; insurance.
$500. The loss on Rechabite hall is 512, 900;
insurance. $4,000. The charter of Philan-
thropic Lodge of Masons, next to the oldest in
the state, was burned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Christmas Omens.

SOME OF THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED sUPERsTI-
TONS OF THE PRESENT SEASON.
From the New York Sum-
1t will perhaps encourage good many people
this Christmas to learn that in olden times
there used to be a lot of impecunious, disgrun-
tied and malicious persons who, instead of
hustling around to buy Christmas presents,
used to put in their time in the less expensive
occupation of composing sweet things about
the holiday itself. Thus it will be found that,
farther back than records have any date of, an
old curmudgeOn, who probably never put so
much as cents worth of taffy in any childs
stocking, undertook to make out not only that
the state of the weather, but the day of the
week, had everything to do with making
Christmas either a blessing or curse. The
British museum has seen At to treasure his
idiotic utterances, although, as will be seen, he
couldn't begin to spell even as well as the la
mented Artemus Ward. Here is q portion OF
his rubbish
Sass s.y Sss ci " Sosne
Fale upon Sunday,
ar RSs srsss s, xSn 4 I. slSfts :hs s
After explaining with the same execrable
spelling what will happen il Christmas falls on
Monday, he continues:
That yere shall dyen women plente,
Aud that wynter wex greter marvoylys,
So this is going to be o bad year for the
steamship lines and people who have engaged
passage had better look out for themselves.
Other ancient sawmakets not given to poetry
have set down the following circular utter
ances.
"a warm Christmas leads to cold grave"
"A wet Christmas means an abundance of
bread"
ST ice will bear q man before Christmas il
will not bear him afterward."
'f the sun shines through the apple tree on
Christmas day the boughs win be heavy In the
fall'
"a green Christmas makes white Easter"
''The buzz of q fly ON Christmas day often
means the sound of churchyard bell"
Hastings sawmiu boiler, near Gold HILL
Col, exploded Saturday, instantly killing Andy
Mcdonald, A. Barnard and two men named
Modlett and Miles, and fatally scalding Mike
Barnard
Dudley Luttrell shot and killed J. n. Meyer
and MORALLY wounded John Christian, at Har.
NEVILLE, Chickasaw nation, Sunday. The kill
ing was the result OF an old feud.
Fire in Marion, Ala, Sunday; burned out q
number Of leading merchants.
Blacksmiths' assembly, No. 5Si9, KNIGHTS q
Labor, Of Beading has disbandsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
CABINET GOSSIP TO-DAY,
The Blaine Problem-How win it be
SOlved-The Talk About Mckinley.

There is no doubt that the question as to
Blaine's going into Mr.. Harrison's cabinet is
exciting more interest and discussion among
politicians than anything else just now.
A determined warfare is going on between
the antiBlsine and the Blaine factions, and it is
MISUNDERSTOOD that all sorts of pressure direct
and indirect, is being brought to bear upon
General Harrison. The opposition to Mr.,
Blaine is very bitter where it exists at all. and
the activity of his friends excites renewed an
much depends upon Mr.. Harrison's decision in
the matter. 1t is an embarrassing position for
him between the two fires.
BITTERNESS Is BOUND TO BE ENaENDRREp
which ever way it goes, and it is a question
what good politics and wisdom will dictate. 1t
is being represented to Mr.. Harrison that to
offend MIR. Blaine's friends is to offend three
fourths of the republican party, while to
affront the others involves only the anger of a
few, who are not too closely bound by
party ties at best. Many politicians with
greet at the situation, and agree that they do
not see how it will be possible for Gen. Harri-
son to ignore the Maine man. There seems
very little doubt that he expects the appoint
ment, and, while several compromises are sug-
gested by peacemakers, it does not appear to
be a matter that can be compromised. 1t is
variously suggested
THAT BLAINE BE SENT ABROAD;
that he be allowed to name Boutelle or some
other man for the cabinet, &C.. &c. But the
prevailing opinion appears to be that, unless
he peremptorily withdraws himself, which
does not seem practicable, the contest must be
over whether he is to be fully recognized or
entirely ignored.
Mr.. Blaine's friends insist that Gen. Harri-
rison cannot desire to slight him since there
is understood to be friendly feeling between
the men, and the Blaine men led the move to
Harrison at Chicago.
ON THE OTHER HAND,
it may be disputed that the result at Chicago
was just what the Blaineites were trying to
bring about, and it is urged that the thing
that defeated Blaine in 84, and that operated
against his getting the nomination
IN June, should be as effective
in keeping him out of the cabinet.
The result Of the contest no one feels confident
to predict but the fact that is apparent to every
one is that the greatest pressure is being ex-
erted on both Sides and some bad blood is al
most certain to be engendered, whatever ad-
vice prevails.
SOME OF MKINLEY's FRIENDS
are anxiously considering the talk that is
now being induldged in concerning his
chances Of being made Secretary of the Treas
nry. The other candidates for the speakership
are figuring upon this report to strengthen
themselves from his line. If it should turn
out that the cabinet portfolio is not to be Of
fered to him, his speakership canvass might be
injured by the impression that his ambition lay in
another direction. All his friends expect him
to be the central figure in the party in '89, and
some fer that going into the Treasury depart
ment might injure his chances at that time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Writing With the Left Hand.

from the Chicago Times.
1T is becoming quite a common thing" a
stenographer told me to-day, ''for people who
have much writing to do to teach the left hand
the art. 1t is great rest when the left hand
becomes schooled, and there is good deal of
fun in the tuition. l used to amuse myself a
good deal in this way when my right hand had
become weary. Fred Hall, of the Tribune
learned to write with his left hand He did it
a sort of pastime, and, now that he has it
down fine, he writes with his left hand alto
gether. l don't know how true it is, but am
told that cross-eyed people. as a rule, are left
handed. That, however, is like many other
things that are started. But l have heard it
said, talking about cross-eyed people, that they
hardly ever meet with an accident"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
MARRIED.

RAPPLFYE-H.YwooD On "Wednesday. Decem-
Der 20 lssS at the residence of the brides brother
Mr. I'D Graham Haywood. jr., No 80 street north
west 10y Rev, j Is. Perry, rector of ST. Andrews T.
church, MALhER @: kAPfLEHE 20 MALvINA
HLNRf HAYWOOD, eldest daughter OF the late Col
ID Graham Haywood, Of Raleigh, NC.
No cards.
R0URK-MoRCOE In this city, on December "a
lsss, by the Rev. Father Ryan. CHRISTOPHER
kOuRh aud MARIANNE MORCOE. both Of this city .
RUGEES-DuNSTER. December "a. lsss at the
residence OF Mr. Geo T. Dunster, by the Rev Geo %.
Little, Mr. CHARLES r.. kUGERS, Of Holly Mich "a
Miss MINNIE L. DUNSTEI, Of Newark. n J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26

MARRIAGE DEMONSTRATING licenses have
been issued by the clerk of the court to
Henry Shorter. of Baltimore, and Ella Jackson,
of Alexandria. Va; Albert Jacobs and Cornelia
Dorsey; VIM. Stevens and Julia Garner: Geo.
Dyson and Clara White; Elliott Brown and
Laura A. Blockwell; George Epps and Mary
Thorns; Robert Cooper, of Arlington, Va. and
Elizabeth POrtlock; James Hodges and Emma
Calvert, both of Prince William county, Va.
James T. Conner and Maggie J. Wilson, of
Harrisburg, Pa; NJ. L. Parker and Maggie
Coniber, both Of Wake county, N. c.; w. Blair
and Evelina Swami; A. II. Lockhead and
Drusie L. Everett; b. W. Clark and Louisa
Miller: w. Price and Annie Robinson, both of
LoudOun county, Va; - Henderson and
Tillie G. Buck, both of PhGnixville. Pa; H. J..
Erdman, of Canton, Ohio. and Hattie B.
Merritt; James II. Winters and Amelia Whit
ing; w. 4. Griffin, of Jacksonville, Ga, and
Eleanor Hyde Libbey; b. F. Hickman and
Mamie Joyce; Abraham Lee and Mary C. Hen
egan Edward Hamlet, of Charlottesville, Va.
and Lydia Lomax; Will Wyatt and Henrietta
Butler; Hillary Green and Elizabeth Smoot;
JAS. Robinson, jr., and Lucy Ross; Jas. A.
Darnoll and Frances G. Thompson; w. Wolff
and Francis c. Mueller, of New York city; Jno.
Burkard and Margaret Eckstein; Thos. Z. Cook,
of P. G. county, Nd, and Addie Roche, of An
acostia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Richard II. Brouner Acquitted.
THE CHARGE OF PURLoININa PAPERS NOT sUs
TANNED,

TANNED.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery,
to-day, the trial of Richard r. Brouner, in
dicted for taking papers (records) from the
pension Office, where he was a clerk at that
time, was resumed. Mr. Lipscomb in his ar
gument claimed verdict of guilty because, he
said, the case had been fully made out. Mr.. J.
]. Johnson for the defendant argued that the
address cards, which it is admitted he gave to
rutherford, were not properly speaking rec
ords and were simply waste paper and that
Brouner could not be held under Indictment.
He also argued that there was no intent to do
wrong. Judge Montgomery instructed the
jury that if the address sheets had been aban-
doned and there was no care as to their further
disposition they were not files of the Office. If,
however, they found that the government
intended to destroy them they were still files.
II they found that the defendant supposed
that they were abandoned he could not be con-
victed. The intent to steal must be proven
and unless the jury were satisfied that he had
specific intent they could not convict.
The jury, after two hours absence, found a
verdict of not guilty. As Mr.. Brouner left the
courtroom he was warmly congratulated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
Two Railroad EMPLOYEES Killed,

DENVER, Col. Dec. 26.-Reports have been
received of an accident on the Midland road at
Lime creek, 20 miles west of Leadville. in which
Brakeman T. Harlan and Fireman Robert Mar
tin were instantly killed. A freight train from
Aspen jumped the track while turning a sharp
curve near Lime creek, wrecking the entire
train with the result as above stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
THERE WAS NO CHANGE reported in the condi-
ton of Mr.. VIM. NJ. Gait this afternoon
AND GAUaERs APPOINTED

SToREKEEPERs AND GAUGERs APPOINTED
The Secretary Of the Treasury has appointed
the following storekeepers and gaugers Sol
ONION Armentrout, Petersburg, w. Va; Clint
Maygard, Harrison, Ark; Leroy J. Haden.
Richmond, Ky; Jas. d. Campbell Woodstock,
Ky; VIM. W. Vessals, Hardinsburgh, Ky; VIM.
l.. Hunt, Graham, N. c.. John E. West. Newton
Grove. N. c.; A. NJ. McEwen, Wilkesboro, N. c..
H. A. s. Grimes, Dockery, N. c.; Geo. W. Sam
uels, Silver Creek, KY, and John G. Love,
Central CITY. XIV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
An Alleged Immoral PLAY.
THE GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED For ALLOWING T.
PRODUCTION IN PARIS

THE GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED FOR ALLOWING IT'S
PRODUCTION IN PARIS.
PARIS, Dec. 26.-In the Senate to-day, during
the discussion of the estimates on account Of
the fine arts, NJ. Pastor, NJ. Pressense, and
other speakers denounced the government for
allowing the production at the Odeon of De-
goncourts play, "Germinie Lacerteux," which
they declared to be immoral
NJ. LOckroy. minister of public instruction
responded that the play was constructed with
great literary skill, and he held that what was
literary was rarely immoral. The government
he added, was unable to intervene after the
censor had passed upon play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
LOCAL NOTES.

The funeral of Mr.. Francis Mattingly. aged
eighty-two years, will take place Friday after
noon from his late residence, at Mount Pleas
ant.
An entertainment will be given this evening
by the Hamline NJ. E. Sunday school, for the
benefit of the poor. good program is prom
Used.
The Court in General Term was not in session
to-day. Judge Merrick is still slightly indis-
posed, but is expected here this week. Judge
Hagner, who was taken sick in the Circuit
Court some weeks since. is at Old Point Com
to resume his duties at an early day.
The will of the late Mary McElroy Fields was
filed with Register Clagett to-day. She leaves
her property to her daughter, Kate Fields, and
names her friend, Mrs. A. V. Exner, ex-
ecutrix.
Officer Ellis has arrested Hugh Brown.
charged with the embezzlement of S325 from
Mrs. c. o. Alexander. who had given him the
money to pay her rent. In the Police Court
to-day the case was continued two weeks.
RANGE OF THE TuERMoNETER-The following