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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
SECRET INVESTIGATION.
HAJoRLrDfcKrR ExAnxrp foa SEVERAL HOURS
LIEUT.. TOWNSEND OUTSIDE AWAITING HD
TURN


The congressional committee investigating
the aqueduct-tunnel work got down to bust
ness to-day with determination TO get at the
bottom OF the affair as soon as possible and to
nnish up their work. The experts have been
making q very thorough examination Of the
tunnel, and their report gives the
committee about all the information
they want as to the character of the work and
Their principal work now is to FIX the respon-
sibiity for the frauds and to agree upon plan
and recommendations to report to Congress.
., The testimony taken viii relate chiefly 10
the question OF responsibility. This morning
Major Lydeckar and I.ieut. Townsend were
called before them, and the taking Of testi-
mony was begun. The committee met little
after 1880 O'Clock. The major and the lieu
tenant were both on hand
Major Lydecker was admitted to the COM
mitsee-room, a messenger was placed on guard
at the door TO keep intruders out and Lieut.
Townsend was told to make himself COM
Portable in some other part of the building
until Major Lydecker's examination was
completed. None but the members Of the COM
mittee and the one witness was admitted to the
room In which the examination was conducted
Major Lydecker was put through q most
thorough course Of questions, and
from the hour Of meeting until
late in the day, the examination lasted.
Messrs. Edmunds, Ryan and McMillin are
known for their searching power of inquiry,
and it is understood that the examination was
very interesting as it progressed.
Meanwhile, hour after hour, Lieut. Town.
send waited outside, part of the time in
another committee-room and part Of the time
walking abolt the corridors. within call. His
turn was long time coming. The committee
seemed especially interested in his superior
officer.
NO WITNESSES BEFORE THE MILITARY couRr.
The lack of witnesses caused the military
tunnel court to spend its time to-day in
reading the back numbers Of the records Of
its proceedings that have for some time
past been accun1ulating. The congressional
committee hadsubp9naed Major Lydecker and
Lieut.. Townsend, and sub-contractor Brennan
had not appeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Next Speakership.

REPRESENTATIVE CANNON SAYS THAT THE RE-
PUBLICANs WILL ORGANIZE THE HOUSE.
"How progresses the still hunt for the
Speakership?" asked STAR reporter of Repre-
sentative Cannon.
isn't it well to wait until it is decided
whether the republicans will organize the
House?" suggested gentleman standing by.
II have never doubted" said Mr.. Cannon,
"that the republicans elected majority of the
next House, and therefore do not doubt that
they will organize and chat a republican
Speaker will be elected. That is of far more
Importance than the particular man who will
be elected"
''How is your appropriations committee
getting along with its work." asked The STAR
man.
We are making good progress think we
will have the District of Columbia bill ready to
report when Congress assemblies, and we ought
to have the legislative, executive, and judicial
bills ready then. Both these bills, or at least
the first, ought to be passed before the holiday
recess"
What do you think of the reported plan of
the democrats to admit some of the territories
as states this winter!'
''Well, / am in favor of death-bed repentance
If it's of the right kind. Dakota must be adj
mitted as two states or no territories will come
i'm
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The Dissecting-Room Controversy.

REPORT FROM THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO
BE DISCONTINUED.
Health Inspector Shepherd, after his exami-
nation of the Georgetown medical college dis
secting-room Saturday, made a report to the
health officer as follows:
81 found that admirable improvement for
ventilation and obscuring the view of the
room had been made and could not observe
that there was any Objectionable smell. But I
advised Dr. Magruder, dean of the faculty in
view of the dissatisfaction expressed by neigh
boring residents against any dissection being
done there, that it would be best to discontinue
it altogether. He told me the classes had been
so far advanced that there would be no cause
for further work in that direction in a day or
two when he would have the room cleaned out
and no further dissecting would be allowed
But if it is continued can have no cause for
proceeding against them, as there is no
nuisance now with which to charge the col
lege."
HEALTH-oFFIcER TowNsHEND REPORTS THAT THE
NUISANCE HAS BEEN ABATED.
Health Officer Townshend to-day addressed O
communication to the Commissioners in refer
ence to the complaints of II. o. Towles and
others against the dissection of bodies at the
Georgetown Medical College. DIR. Townshend
states in his communication that the inspec-
ton of the premises was made promptly on re-
ceipt of the first complaint, and notice issued
against the parties responsible requiring abate-
ment of a nuisance consisting of IAN improp-
erly and defectively-constructed room used for
the dissecting of human remains, in which foul
odors and noxious gases are generated, and
from which the same are disseminated into the
open air." ''Ten days was allowed for abate-
ment," he continues, land upon re-inspection
1 now find all cause for complaint removed,
and the nuisance, in SO far as a violation of the
health ordinances is concerned, abated.
would however, add that the dean Of the fac
ulty assures me that dissection will be discon-
tinued at once"
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What Senator Ouay Saws.

HE CLAIMS THAT THE REPUBLICANS HAVE THE
HOUSE BY NINE MAJORITY.
Senator Quay has heard nothing new from
either Virginia or West Virginia.
II understand" said he to STAR reporter
this morning, i" that the democrats of West
Virginia are going into court with their
trouble. That is about all / know of West
Virginia politics just at present. We shall
have majority in the House anyhow ma
jority of nine. 1 do not believe that demo-
cratic governors of states will give certificates
of election simply because they agree in their
political faith. l shall refuse to believe that
any such thing will be done until 1 see it,
There is nothing to be gained by any dishonest
or dishonorable conduct; it would be revolu-
tionary"
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Real Estate Matters.

H. P. Gilbert has bought, for 5000, Of c. II.
Cragin, lot l6 and part II, square 8, West Wash
ington, SO feet inches on south side Water,
near High street
Pauline L. Peyton has bought Of C. W. King,
for s4,75O, sub 81, square 6s5, 16 by 7sl7 feet
on street. between North Capitol and LIST
streets northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

SAVED FROM TAR AND FEATHERs.-Col. Sabip,
who thrashed Dentist Stone, at Elgin, ILL.,, for
having, as he alleged, taken advantage of Mrs.
charges of assault and carrying concealed
weapons, and then attempted to get out of
town. He was pursued, however, by deputy
sheriff. and after running his clothes by climb
ing through barbed wire fences in his attempt
to get away, was overhauled and put into jail
Sabin was only too glad to arrive behind the
bars, as he feared the people wanted to kill
him, or at least apply tar andfeathers, and pre-
fers to be where he is than at liberty and in
danger. There are several other warrants
against him, and the bail demanded is already
$1,000 After seeing Sabin safely in Jail the
citizens Of the town, it then being after mid
night went out to DR.. stones residence and
serenaded him and his wife. Altogether it is a
curious case, and attracts more than usual at
ties.
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Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been fled as follows. Rosa
W. Kirk to ]. S. Slater ct al, part T. 50. 525
$3.50. George Bogus ct al, trustees, to Mary
A. Cooksey, lot 80, So. 1885, S564.67. Catherine
c. Hamilton to G. W. Baldwin, lot 4, So. SO;
.. Elizabeth Z. Dyer to same, same prop
erty; g. Paul Hellmuth to stephen He'll
muth, part Is, 50. 1853; S1,O72.5O. Georgianna
Bradley to Catherine G. Fowler, lot 9, SO. 1000;
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Tn FRrEsn Or AL

PONDS EXTRACT Is used in the household of the
PRESIDENT As wei that of the humblest citizen
Bench. the pulpit. and the presal ranks and classes
Of people-have sent their personal experience and
thanks for the last forty until their letters have
niled Volumes testifying TO the wonderful OF ali
Kinds Of Pain or infanlnlGtios. effected by PONDS
EXTRACT
Remember PONDS EXTRACT Is sold in bottles only,
bun wrapper with landscape trademark thereon Deal
WIN ressectslle druggists only. my2S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

Capt James n. callan died yesterday ss his
residence. 1901 18th street northwest, quite SOD
denly. He was ct his once In the colmbis
law building the day before. Capt osllan
was Q son Of the late John 4. Callan.
for many years q druggist at the norshsesS
corner Of 9TH and streets northwest and
learned the drug business with HIS father.
He was in ante-bellum days interested In mill.
tary affairs. In the early part OF the war he
left the National Rifles 20 enlist q company
for the three months service, and after its
muster out in July, 1861, he became attached
TO the the ID District regiment and served I'LL
the close of the war. Since then he had been
engaged in the claim business particularly de-
voting his time 10 pension and war claims.
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He Got the Best of Bismarck.

From the New York Sun.
An incident of Gen. Sheridans visit to Europe
during the Franco-Prussian war is perhaps
omitted from his article in the November
Scribner's through ignorance OF the facts.
When the general reached Berlin he asked the
American minister to recommend to him some
young American who could speak German
hueItly to act an interpreter. The minister
recommended Mr.. Charles F MacLean better
known to New Workers as police commissioner
than as an interpreter and LIE followed Gen.
Sheridan through the campaign. The general
relates IL S1lGner's how Bismarck tho glea.
and Napoleon the little sat on rude wooden
chairs IN front of cottage near Sedan, DIS
cussing the situation, and there is picture
showing tho two men. one triumphant. the
othe. downcast, in the peasants garden. a
few days latter, Gen. Sheridan dined with Bis
narck. who began to talk of the surrender.
THAT meeting" said the Prussian chancel-
Tor, viii &c historical. l sent over yesterday
and bought those two chairs from the peasant
for 10 francs apiece, now have them as me-
4mentOes; snd 4 suppose" he added with a
laugh, the English will go on buying those
chairs fer years 10 come"
There was genera laugh at this remark /;
but one officer had more to laugh at than the
others. and gave his reason to Mr.. MacLean
afterward.
You see," he said, II knew as well as Bis
marck that the meeting would be historical. so
the very next day rode over myself and got
the chairs for francs for the pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

It is stated that the indictment against VIM.
Mears, former president of the Metropolitan
National bank of Cincinnati, win be quashsd,
rs he has psid his Indebtedness to the bank. He
is nov physical wreck.
Mira DR.. John Abel, m American woman,
now studying IN 6trasburg, has been awarded
the prize Of 500 offered 10 March Last By Capt
Henry Lamb. Of Rochester, N. T., for IL best
essays ON practical and econouio cooking for
families IN modera3s circumstanoea
Frank Russell. . vou-to-6e fnEnsr 1iying naar
FindlAy, Ohio, has bsen drfvsn fnnnne - "a
and g. men vorzying hin + eying = 81 :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

Observation-Disclosures Hyatt to-day re-
ceived the following note, dated Louisville,
Ky., November "a: Enclosed find five dollars
(S5), which please turn into United States
Treasury. Acknowledge through Louisville,
KY, papers,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
No Family SAFE

without prompt and convenient remedy for Group
Nnoop1ng Cough, Bronchitis. and other Throat and
Lung troubles bottle Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral
mas saved many Life. Mrs. j. Gregg LIST street Low
Gu. Mass, writes: "Afy children have taken Ayers
Sherry PectoTal, for Group. 1t gives immediate re-
lief, invarisbly followed by cure"
III have found Ayers Cherry Pectoral perfect cure
ior Group, in all cases. have known the worst cases
relieved in very short time by its use; and adv Sc
al families to keep it in the house."-S. Il LATIMER
~ D., Mt Vernon, Ga
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Prepared by Dr.. J. O. Aver Co, Lowell, Mass. Sold
by all Druggists Price 81; six bottles So n26-7t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

WOMEN VOTED IN MALE ATTIRE.-A Raleigh,
n. c., special to the New York World says: ID
is learned thatin Pitt county one hundred negro
women, dressed in mems clothing, went 70 the
polls at the late election and voted the republi-
can ticket. The matter is TO be investigated
Two negro women Of Granville county have
been arrested and are in Jail on the charge Of
thrashing with buggy-whip a negro man whs
voted the democratic ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
A New Idea I'm Housekeeping.

From the Boston Transcript.
Everybody knows the superior comfort of
household which will run smoothly with only
two servants, yet it is impossible for some busy
housekeepers with children and large houses to
get on without many more. We have lately
heard of a method adopted by lady who lives
in a very large house, one of the finest in one
of our great cities, which has much to recon-
mend it, and is plan long ago adopted by
Parisians and the housekeepers in foreign cities,
in order to save themselves the care and re-
sponsibility Of a number of servants actually
making part of the household. This lady
keeps only three servants in establishment
which would naturally require six. A cook,
housemaid, and an indoor man are her regular
staff; but she engages three other people, liv-
ing out of the house, to come one day in every
week. One is q laundress, who comes, per-
haps, part of two days, one a man to wash win
dows and mirrors and lamps, and one a seam
stress; and the cost of these three persons only
amounts to the cost Of one and half servants
extra. The hous skeeper is relieved of the care
Of boarding and lodging and all responsibility
with respect ~ them. They come regularly,
do their work, and depart.
This idea has two good things to recommend
il. First, the rest to the housekeeper which
smaller family allows; second. the advantage Of
employing certain women who have families,
and yet are obliged to work out by the day.
Many Of these women are excellent workers,
who have lived out servants before their
marriage, and who can be well recommended,
but who are suffering for lack Of sufficient
work Of this intermittent, yet regular, kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Nuisance Of Being Interrupted.

An old fogy business man, so-called, says
advertising is great bother. It only brings
a lot of folks to your place Of business. II they
want you, let them hunt you up. Then, il you
get your name in the paper, you viii be bored
with travellers, and people will call on you, and
You win have to show them goods. Your stock
will be exhausted SO much that you will be
obliged to buy more goods, which is o great
trouble. II you advertise, too, il gives your
place a reputation around; folks viii crowd TO
your warehouse, and make il too lively. II
you don't want to do anything, keep as still -
you can"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Storm i'm the North.
NEW YORK SUCCEEDS IN OPENING DIRECT TEL,
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION SOUTH AND EAST.

NEW YORK SUCCEEDS IN OPENING DIRECT TELE-
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION SOUTH AND EAST.
New YORK, Nov. 26.-The Western Union
Telegraph company succeeded at noon in OPEN
ing communication with Boston, and few
wires were at that time working with Phila-
delphia.
The associated press man at quarantine tele-
graphed as follows at $50 this morning:
Nothing to report this morning. No ar
rivals. Wires all down. No vessel anchored off
here except the cruiser Boston, which
still lies in the same position. Have
not been able to get off to her vet as it
still blows fresh gale from the northeast
with high confused sea. The German
ship George still remains in the same
position; -Four tugs are now pulling on
her. and will probably get her off with the
rising tide. The beach along the Staten Island
shores is full of driftwood and wreckape.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

A FRESzIED MOTHERS CRME-At Ozark, Mo-,
Mrs: Amanda Pruitt, fifty-two years of age
while suffering with fit Of dementia, struck
two of her children, girls, aged eleven and
twelve years, with an ak, cutting them horri-
bly,, but not killing them. She then Hed to the
woods near by, and was found dead some hours
later with her throat cut from ear To ear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

The fire at Pocomoke City, Md, on Thurs.
day, left the greater portion Of the 1850 in
habitants Of the town homeless and utterly
without means. The total loss is given al
S25S. 900, with insurance of Sl53. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

A COLLEGE Boy WEBS HIS CHun's Norma
Edward Jesurun, handsome young West In
dian, attended an eastern college 8 couple Of
years ago. He and George McDougan, Of Los
Angeles, CAL, became fast friends, and last
summer Jesurun visited his chum ct the subur-
ban home Of his widowed mother. The fasci-
mating widow is past nifty, and her marriage to
the West Indian, which took place recently at
San francisco on Tuesday, has crsatsd great
sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
Sd EDITION.
--latest TelGglalS to The Star.
Mr.. Harrington Fails to Appear.

A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST ISSUED IN DUBLIN.
DUBLIN, Nov. 26.-Mr. Edward Harrington
member of parliament, failed to appear in
court to-day in answer to a summons charging
him with melting tenants to adopt the plan Of
campaign through his paper, the Kerry
Stntinei. His counsel applied to the court for
postponement of the case in order that Mr.
Harrington could attend the sittings of the
Parnell commission in London. The magis-
trate refused TO grant the application, however
because the melting continued. warrant
was issued for Mr.. Harrington's arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

CUT IN THE FACE WITH RAzoR.-Saturday
night about 10 o'clock two colored men, Rich
ard fillmore and Hannibal Shorter, had dis
street extended and herter cut Fillmore about
the face several times with razor. He also
attempted to cut Fillmore across the arm, but
the latter's clothing was too heavy. The in
1ured man was removed to Freedmans Hos
pltal and Shorter was arrested by Officers
Smith and Appleby. The case was continued
in the Police Court to-day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

Mr.. HusARD BErrER.-Mr. Julius Hilgard,
ex-superintendent of the United States coast
survey, is seriously i'll at his home, IS49 L
street. He was not expected to live through
last night, but he did, and to-day seems to be
very much better than he has been for some
days past. He sat up in bed and read for a
couple of hours this morning and has partaken
freely Of nourishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

Isabella Beecher Hooker, sister of the late
Henry Ward Beecher, in an interview with the
Boston correspondent of the New York World
says: "There has been a steady advance in the
woman suffrage movement for the past few
years, and / nope to see the day when we shall
see a woman President of the United States
Then the whole English-speaking world will be
ruled by women. A woman President would
take the Office unhampered by pledges, be-
cause the men would vote for her out Of pure
gallaptry and chivalry and not to be re-
warded by offices. I think we shall have
woman President of the United States before
the ballot is given to women. Susan b. An
thony, for instance, is the equal of any man
living as statesman and politician
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

RANGE OF THE TaERMoMErER.-Thef following
were the readings at the signal Office to-day:
a. m, 81; 2 p. m, 80; maximum, 33; mini
mum, 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

The LETTER CARRIER FoRcE,-Post Office
Inspectors Arlington and Darby have
been at the city post Office investi-
eating the needs Of the carrier service.
The extent to which the force win be increased
will depend on their report 1t is expected
that an increase will be made in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

BONDS ACcEPTED.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury to-day accepted $3.50 registered AS
at 1895.
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il You Have

CONSUMPTION.
BRONCHITIS,
sCRoFULA,
COUGH or COLDS.
THROAT AFFECTION,
WASTING OF FLESH.
Or any Disease where the Throat and Lungs are in
famed, Lack of Strength or Nerve Power you can be
Relieved and Cured by
SCOTS EMULSION
OF PURE COD LIVER OIL WITH
HYPoPHOsPHITES.
PALATABfE AS MILK
Ask for Scott's Emulsion and let no explanation
solicitation induce you TO accept a substitute.
Sold by all Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

CONVICTED OF DEADLY AssAuLT.-This after
noon Frank Wallace, colored, was convicted of
an assault with intent to kill Richard Phil
lips. on October l3, by shooting him in the
breast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26

There were nine new cases Of yellow fever at
jacksonville on Saturday, and one new case
and one death yesterday-total cases to date,
l,G76; deaths, z68
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Reported Purchase by jaw Gould.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-It was reported on the
board of trade this morning that Jay Gould
had bought the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe telegraph system for 100000.
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A REMAnK.BLr CASE.

THE wELL-KSowN CARLSBAD sPRUDFI. SALT
FIDtIkED FROM 1HE NATURAL SPRINGS
OF CARLSBAD BETTER THAN ANY
OF IHE SO-CAIIED BLOOD
PURIFYING REMEDIES.
.. Ine cashier OF M. Guggenheims Sons. 90 and %
trankn street, Of the largest import houses in
TIE United States writes under date of June 80 1885,
ss follows
For years have suffered from Assesses which al
ways formed the hack Of my Dsck and had cut
from time 10 time 10 obtain relief. used all of
blood purifiers. but without avail. The assesses
would always rearpear. i suffered very much pain
until my physician advised me to the genuine i'm
ported Carlsbad sprUdel salts powder forIn) used
this for about four weeks, and since that time have
been entirely free from the disease My complexion
cleared. and have enjoyed good health ever since.
cannot speak too highly Of this really valuable remedy
and have recommended IL to all my friends who also
speak Of its wonderful effects a laxative.
Yours very respectfully, j. MYERS.
The Genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Powder il put up
II round bottles Each bottle in paper cartoon
aud has the seal Of the city Of Carlsbad and the sigma
tlre Of E4sner MeDdelson Co.. Sole Agents around
the neck Of every bottle. All others worthless i-
tatiOns. Pamphlets and DR. Tobodt's lecture nsiled
free upon application. EISNER & MENDELSON CO.,
Barclay ST., y. Y Sole Agents. au1-m.w&f
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AND COMMERCIAL.
The New York Stock Market.
Name.

The following are the opening and closing prices Of
the New York stock Market, as reported by special
wire TO Corson and Mccartney, 1919 street