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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
A New Trial Granted.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN AxnrER's PATENT $

FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN ANBIER's PATENT SUIT
AGAINST wHIPPLE.
CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-Judge Clifford has granted
new trial IN the case of Augustin T. Am bier
against Rodney Nj. Whipple, in which Amber
was given verdict june IL. for the immense
sum OF Sl,OO2 49l. Ambler's verdict was an old
Judgment of the supreme court of the District
OF ofColumbia, given January 4, 1870. for S677. .4S4
for royalties on patents assigned by him TO
Whpple, and for which the latter had never
accounted. The verdict of June Is was for the
amount of this judgment with interest at 6 per
cent from January 4. 1870.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
To Build a Railway I'm Turkey.

THE sELIoMANs SECURE A CONTRACT OVER Ey-
GLIsH, GERMAN AND FRENCH COMPETITORS
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 5.-The porte has
signed convention with the Seligmans pro-
viding for the junction of the Turkish and
Greek railways. 1t rejected for political rea-
sons the English, German and French tenders
to carry out this project
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

ST: JOHN, NIB, Dec. 5.-The balance OF the
purchase money, $4,000. for the Grand South
ern railway, running between this city and st.
stephens. has been deposited in the Bank OF
New Brunswick. The solicitors of this city will
give notice in this weeks Royal Gdzette that q
company composed of Russell Sage. Giles Z.
Talntor. Horace NJ. Ruggles and Richard Cross
of New York, and John McMullin and Hugh
Mclean, of st. John. will apply to the legisla-
ture for letters patent incorporating the Shore
Line railroad. The capital is $500, 900.
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Gov. Jackson's Curious Mistake.

he FIXES THE DATE FOR MURDERER KEENAN0
EXECUTION on FEBRUARY 29. 1889
BALTIMORE. Dec. 5.-Gov. jackson last night
made curious mistake. In fixing the date of
the hanging of Isaac Keenan,, convicted of the
murder of John Holly, last July. he first
thought of February %, but that date being
Washlngtons birthday he decided to make il y
week later. At the time he had a calendar of
IS before him, and, running his finger down
the column. fixed on February 29. 1883. Not
being leap year there is no February %. and
some legal complications may ensue. The
date. as sent last night, was changed to
March l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
From Wall Street To-day.

NEW YORK, Dec 5-The stock market at the
opening this morning was extremely active, ex-
cited and weak. the first sales showing losses
from last evenings prices of from TO q per
cent in the general list, while Burlington and
Quincy was down l per cent, and Missouri
Pacific 15k The activity was very great, and
Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Reading, Lake
Shore and ST. Paul were specially conspicuous,
but after the first few minutes the market be-
came calmer, although it continued active
throughout the hour. There was considerable
feverishness displayed, but the list rallied
sharply from the low prices Of the opening and
was brought up generally to small fractions
above last evenings figures. Missouri Pacific,
however, which fuctuated rapidly over a range
of per cent, failed to get within per cent Of
its closing price Of last night. Lake Shore and
Northwestern were prominent for the recoveries
made, but they were for fractions only, and
later in the day the entire list settled back
again, and many stocks were carried below the
opening prices, Wheeling and Lake Erie pre-
ferred and Cotton Oil each losing I per cent.
At ii O'Clock the market was comparatively
quiet and still unsettled, generally at small
fractions better than the opening prices.
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To Strengthen EngIand,s Navy.
REPORT TAAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL Asl
$4,000, 900 FOR THE PURPOSE.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Mr. Arthur Raymond
Heath conservative, member of the house Of
commons for the south division of Lincoln
shire, in speech yesterday said he believed
that the government at the next session of par
Lament would ask for a loan of $40 O0O. 900 to
be devoted 70 STRENGTHENING the navy
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY - Internal
revenue, S347, ,274; customs, S825O3

DEATH OF GEN. AYREs.-Brevet Major-Gen.
Romeyn B. Ayres, colonel of the second artil-
lery, died at Fort Hamilton, New York, yester-
day. From about 1879 until 1885 Col. Ayres was
stationed at the Washington arsenal and was
well known here, personally as well as by fame.
He was graduate of West Point. He entered
the war as captain, and rose to the rank of
brigadier-general of volunteers. He was bre-
veted six times for gallantrv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

Now READY
HOLIDAY GOODS
DECORATED POTTERY AND PORCELAIN.
RICH CUT GLASS.
FINE PLATED WARE. PARLOR LAMPS
AND FANCY CHINA
ALL KINDS FROM BEST FACTORIES IN EU-
ROPE OUR OWN INFORMATION SEVERAL
PATTERNS DECORATED ENGLISH DINNER
SETS, HALF PRICE
NJ w BEvERIDGE,
d1-3v No. 1908 PA AVE
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The Throne of Seryfa.

PRIAoE KARAGEoReEvITcH's PROSPECTS, LIKELY
TO BE IMPROVED By INHERITANCE OF FORTUNE
VIENNA, Dec. 5.-The Political Correspondence
says Prince Karageorgevitch is sole heir to a
wealthy brother, who is at the point of death,
and that the possession of money by the prince
would materially assist him in his efforts to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
Mysterious Suicide of n G,rf

WATERTowN, y. Y, Dec. Sat Antwerp. in
this county, last night Miss Anna MAY Moore,
aged eighteen, shot herself in the head and
died an hour later. She was an accomplished
young lady of excellent reputation and no cause
can be given for the deed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

To-DAY's BOND OFFERINGS aggregated $685.
600, as follows; Coupon As, $4,000, at 1888; !;
coupon AS, $1,000, at 1Os; registered AS,
1000 at los, SSOO,0OO at 10S, $4,000 at 10s,
$780, 900 at 10S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
Montana Engineers ON s,r,ke

BUTTE. MoN., Dec. 5.-Most Of the engineers
on the Montana Union railroad struck yester-
day because of the discharge of three Of their
number. The strike will put a stop TO the work.
ing OF the copper mines in the vicinity of Ana
cOnia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
Democratic Success at Hudson.

HUDSON, N. Y, Dec. 5.-The charter election
held in this city yesterday resulted in the cleo
tion of Henry L. Gress for mayor, and the en-
tire democratic city ticket by an average ma
jority of 800. The democrats gain two alder
men and the mayor, making the common coun-
ell tie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
The Baxter Company Fails.
TIE TROUBLE DUE TO INABILITY TO MAXI
PROMPT CoLLEcrIoNs.

PROMPT COLLECTIONS.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-The Baxter electric
manufacturing and motor company, Of Balti-
more, yesterday made deed Of trust for the
benefit of creditors to j. Frank Morrison.
trustee. It is understood that the bond win be
$100, 0,000 Mr.. Morrison is managing director
OF the company, Mr.. Benson NJ Greene presi-
dent and Mr.. James d. Mason. jr., treasurer.
The failure is due to inability TO make prompt
collections. The company Is said 10 be solvent,
and, after paying its debts, viii probably have
. balance in property, &c. THAR 100 hands
win probably not be thrown out Of cfemploymsnt
- there ere plenty Of orders On hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
INDIANA CORRUPTION.
The Report of the indianapolis Grand
Jury Awaited with Great Interest.

Jury Awaited with Great Interest
1SDrASAroLIs, Dec. a-The federal grand
jury convened yesterday. Considerable in
serest attaches 10 its deliberation from the fact
that il is currently reported that the United
States district attorney, acting under the
special Instructions OF the court, will bring
before the grand Jury all the evidence obtain
able tending to show corrupt practices at the
late election Particular interest centers in
the result OF the investigation into certain let
ter alleged to have been written by q promi-
the last week OF the campaign. il S known
that this alleged letter win be handed 20 the
grand jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
The Bennington Monument.

BENNINGTON, W., Dec 5-Work on the battle
monument has been stopped for the winter.
The monument has reached a height of l23
feet.
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REs1dNED.-W. H. Harrison, adjutant of the
first battalion. ID. G. NJ, has rendered his resig-
nation as an officer of the District OF Columbia
national guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

DEATH OF CHIEF.-The State department
is informed of the death of the chief of the
Mosquito Indians, which occurred at Pearl
Lagoon, N. r., Nicaragua. November s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Senators Colquitt, Call, MITCHELL and Gray,
Representatives Matson, Thompson, Tarsney,
Joseph, French, Springer, McAdoo, and stone,
ex-Representative Pussey. u s. Minister Bragg,
Commodore Harmony, Mr.. John Porter and
Mr.. Mercer Slaughter, of Georgia, and Com
missioner Oberly; Senators Pugh and Palmer,
Solicitor-General jerks, and Representatives
Russell, McCreary and Hooker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

ST.. Lou1s, Dec. 6.-The nrm OF Eaton,
Guinan 4 Co., Of Waco, Tex, was closed up
yesterday by The sheriff under vrits Of attach
ment issned e the instance of the bank Of
California, San Francisco, and others Ihs
Habilitiss are said 70 be over t1oo,ooo Asss6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

Observation-Disclosures of Taxes Davis leaves
this evening for New York, to be gone several
days.. B. Buck Of Virginia, and o. C. May
nard of New York, are at the Arlington
Geo. Gordon and r. Gordon of Newburg, are
at the Riggs.-Mr. J. Augustus Taylor will
sail from New York on Saturday for Europe to
visit relatives abroad during the Christmas
holidays. He will be absent about six months
Mr.. Leon Tobriner has recovered from an
attack of typhoid fever.-Wm. Kennish of
Brooklyn. L. Gould of New York, and b. F.
Day of the navy, are at Willard's. 's.-Edyard
NJ. Craig of Philadelphia, is at the Ebbit1. =
G. W. Lewis of Lewistown, Pa, Stewart john
son Of Pittsburg, and Edwin B. Smith of New
York, are at the Riggs.-C. Browne Of Bos-
ton is at Welckers.-P. II. Bate of New York
is at Wormley's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

AN ARMY REsIGNArIoN.-The resignation of
Capt. Jno. F. Mount has been accepted, to take
effect Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

The Hrst rails on the Duluth and winnepeg
railroad were laid yesterday afternoon Of clo-
quet, MINI. Several thousand people Wit
messed the ceremonieG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

TREASURY vAcANcIEs.-There are now three
vacancies in the Treasury department, caused
by the designations of Deputy First Auditor
Baldwin, Assistant Superintendent J. H. Walsh.
and Chief of Division Truman, in the fifth aud
itor's Office. The first is presidential Office.
and the other two are appointments vested in
the Secretary of the Treasury. 1t is expected
that they will be filed in few DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
Ran the Same Colt Under Different

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-At meeting to-day Of
the reviewing committee Of the National trot-
ting association, Mr. Fisher, Of Seneca Fslis
was fined Sl00 for running colt under tW
different names He was also ordered 70 70
fund all money that he had won At the races
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

SToREKEEPER AND GAUGER.-Green B. King
has been appointed storekeeper and gauger at
Somerset, Pa.
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Now FoR CHRrsrMAs.

Now FoR CHRISTMAS
Our store is full Of
GOODS SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRES
ENTS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
RICH PORCELAINS for shelf and mantel
ornaments-Crown Derby, Royal Worcester,
Doulton, Imperial Austrian, together with
r1ch display Of meritorious pieces at low cost.
UMBRELLA CYLINDERS and WINDOW
fOlS1n great variety Of shapes and colors.
Piano, Table and Banquet LAMPS III brass
and wrought iron
BRASS TEAKETTLES in unusual shapes
RUSSIAN SAMOVARS and brass fine goods,
CRATES. &c, &C.
HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON,
dip 424 9th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05
DALTON q STRICKLAND.
nlo2u
SEAL SKIN Wars.

We hAys sacques, yisites and few Jackets at old
pr1ces wscAn oner bargains In these garments this
senson, Al reliable skins London Dye
Hasn garments N sAcQues. Visites, and Jackets in
We 20. Sqsy o. Push at the lowest prces jackets
Large stock Of Monkey Mufs Trimming and Col
hrs nth boss attached Monkey Nuts at s3.5O, "a,
Imitation Monkey Muffs at e. $3.50 and a.
rM Trimming IN every variety Of Fur.
lynx SKUNK blsck and Cinnamon Bear Nuts and
Dunlap,s New York Hats In SILK and Derby
Umbrellas In Silver and Fancy Handies suttsble for
presentsA -
wILETT RUoFF,
hatters and Furriers,
oc12-6m 905 Penna. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

ARMY PRoMoTIoNs.-The following army pro-
motions are caused by the death of Col. Ayres,
second artillery, and the resignation of Capt.
Mount, of the third artillery: Lieut. Col. John
Mendenhall, fourth artillery, to be colonel
Jackson, fifth artillery. to be lieutenant colonel
fourth artillery; Capt. Tully MeCrea, first
artillery, to be major fifth artilly: First Lieut..
Jas. O'Hara, third artillery, to be captain. vice
Mount; First Lieut.. Allyn Capron first artillery,
to be captains Second Lieut.. David j. RAM
bough, third artillery, to be first lieutenant;
Second Lieut.. NJ. F. Harmon, first artillery, to
be first lieutenant; Additional Second Lieut.
Peyton C. March, third artillery, TO be second
lieutenant, and Additional Second Lieut.. Eu-
gene T. Wilson, fifth artillery, to be second
lieutenant first artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

Mr.. HALFoRD THANKS Col. LAMoNT.-Some
weeks ago Col. Lamont wrote to Mr. Halford,
private secretary to Gen. Harrison, congratu-
lating him on his appointment, and saying he
will gladly impart any information desired
from him in regard to the administration of
the affairs of his Office. He has received a let
ter from Mr.. Halford, thanking him for his
courteous offer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

The PRESIDENTS AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS
The President resumed his afternoon recep-
tions to the public to-day. Owing to the fact
that it was not generally known there was but
a small crowd waiting in the east-room to shake
hands with him. These receptions have been
suspended for several weeks, in order that the
President might devote his entire attention to
the preparation of his message to Congress.
Hereafter they will be held as usual, at 80
u m Monday Wednesday and Eridau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

j. c. HurcH1ssos.
We are in constant receipt of the latest
Novelties as in vogue In the fashionable world Of
Europe Trimmed London Round Hats and
PARIS BONNETs
almost reasonable prices.
Grand Special Sale Of
English Walking Jackets in the best assortment Of
Plain and Braided Cloths to be found in Washington
Prices o.. .75 up to ESQ
Choice collection of Imported Garments, each Gar
ment being made order expressly for u.s. consisting
Of exclusive stylesin
JACKETS. WRAPS. NEwMARKETs. RAGLANs. &C..
Al At greatly reduced prices
just opened a choice assortment Of novelties Ar
rivedon Steamship GiIlert
Rich Dress Trimmings
n3o eo7 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

Cheapest house in the city to buy your Furniture,
orators. stoves, &C. Livery in the Housefumish
ing line sold credit cheap they can be bought
We MAKE AND LAY ALL CARPETS FREE OF
my21 COST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-05

DIR 3. 7. MASON DENTIST l201
49, fennsylvania avenue n w.. opposite Palsi.
Royal twelve years practice IN this CITY, has exracte{
over 10000 teeth with nitrous oxide teeth dled
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
157 Broughton Street.
Hats at Half Price.

"The Famous" IA Congress street, north
east corner of Whitaker, having bought
out Belsinger's entire stock of fine Hats at a
low price, offer the same to the public at
half value, in order to clear them out, to
make room for our Spring stock arriving.
We have already received from our factory
in New York, Spring Overcoats and Suits,
at such low prices as manufacturers only
can sell for. In the meantime, those i'll
want of heavy Overcoat, we will still con-
tinue to sell them at the 20 per cent. reduc-
ton.
We have just received a new invoice of
Fancy Percale Shirts, small pleated, open
front; also another invoice of Lyons Fine
silk Umbrellas and Drown & Co. S Glorias
with gold and silver handles, all going at
extremely low prices. We are giving a
special drive in Boys Knee Suits, ages to
9, most of them worth double the money we
sell them for. Now is the time to look in at
The Famous" IA Congress, northeast
corner of Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
The Weisbein Case Up Again-Justic
SheftalPs Case.

The Weisbein Case Up Again-Justice
Sheftalls Case.
The Superior Court convened at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, and contrary to general
expectation, did not adjourn for the term
last night, but took recess until this morn
ing. 1t is now pretty certain that to-day
will be the last of the term. Just before
the recess the grand and petit jurors for
the March term were drawn. The follow
ing is review of the days proceedings:
Continental Jersey Company ct. ALL, COM
plainants, and David Weisbein ct. al, de-
PENDANTS In equity. An order was granted
making A. Klingenbury, j. p. Smith, Son
a. Co, c. B. Purse, Morrison d Turner, and
David Clark parties complainants to the
original bill. An order was also granted
authorizing II. j. Davant, receiver, to in
vest $4,000 of the funds in hand i'll City of
Savannah coupon bonds and deposit the re-
maing sum, $ll7 SO, in the savings depart
ment of the Southern Bank subject to the
further order of the court.
State VS.. Thomas Golden, larceny from
house, over $50. Golden was convicted
about the middle of December. An order
was granted continuing the motion for a
new trial To the next term and providing
for filing brief of testimony and amended
grounds to the motion up to that time, the
motion to be heard as soon as possible after
the brief of evidence is heard.
State VS.. Henry Baker, burglary. Motion
for new trial filed and similar order as IN
the case of Golden.
State vs. Thomas J. Sheftall, Justice of
the Peace. Malpractice in office Motion
filed to quash the Indictment, and on that
motion an order was granted continuing
the motion for the term, and providing for
the fling Of affidavits on both sides in sup
port of the motion at any time before its
hearing
In the matter of the petition for incor-
pOration of the Greenwich Park Assoca-
ton, an order of Incorporation was granted.
VIM S. Lawton ct al. executors, COM
plainants, and Seaborn Jones ct al defend
ants, in equity, and bill for partition and
relief An amended bill was filed and an
order granted appointing Charles N. West
guardian ad litam to represent the interest
of the minor defendants to the bill.
Roman Salas VS.. Charles Green's Sons Sc
Co. Argument was heard until 5:15 o'clock
pm, but was not concluded and further ar
gument was postponed until 10 o'clock to-
daY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
Some New Attractions.

Our stock was not exactly running down,
must yield to the implacable demands of
custom, so our senior took a little run up to
New York, and has just returned with some
handsome additions to our lines of fine jew
elry, Diamonds, Sterling and Plated Ware,
Bronzes and Bric-a-Drac. The Milliners
and Tailors scarce rule fashions fancies
more than the goldsmith and worker in
precious metals and stones, consequently
there is always something new to be OBJ
tanned, and we are ever anxious to be
among the first to display it. Admirers of
the beautiful and unique will find now on our
tables, in our show cases and shelves, much
TO entertain and please, and we desire to re-
iterate our oft-repeated statement, that we
are always pleased and anxious TO have all
so inclined to call and look at our stock
whether they want to buy or not. Our
statesmen are always ready and willing to
exhibit our great variety of valuable, use
full and ornamental articles to visitors. We
make a speciality of Wedding Presents and
tender the benefit of our experience in max
ing appropriate selections. A rare display
of Ladies' Gold Watches, Chains and
Charms, Gents Watches and Chains We
carry the largest stock of Diamonds, set
and unset, Gold and Silver Headed UNI
brellas etc. We are receiving novelties al
most daily, and every visit will find some
thing to render it pleasant and interesting.
Best of all, our prices are in strict accor-
dance with the demands of the time. We
can not be excelled in volume or variety, or
undersold by any house in the State.
NJ. STERNBERG,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
NOTES ALONG THE wHARvEs.
Happenings on the River and Among
the Shipping.

The schooner Elwood Burton from Will
mington, N. c., bound for Fernandina, put
into Tybee roads for a harboryesterday.
The steam yacht Susquehana, Mr.. Joseph
Stickney, which has been lyirg in the river
for several days, sailed yesterday morning
for New York
Messrs. Hoist & Co. cleared yesterday the
British bark Ossuna for Liverpool with
2, AT bales of upland cotton, weighing
1,179,2T pounds, valued at SIG, 1853 70, and
500 barrels of rosin, weighing $780,
pounds, valued at 1902; 657 sacks of cot
ton seed, weighing $4,000 pounds, valued at
S657, and /, 270 white oak slaves, valued at
81 600; total valuation Of cargo S11S,717 70.
The new Augusta steamer Advance made
her last trip from Augusta to Savannah,
300 miles, in eighteen and a half hours.
This is the quickest time on record. Capt.
Fleetwood reports freshet water as far
down as Cohens Bluff, and the river from
Augusta to That point full of driftwood
About thirty miles above the city he passed
the body of drowned man, apparently
negro.
Capt. Fleetwood, of the Augusta steamer
Advance, says that the two new boats of
the line have all the through freight that
they can handle and that the passenger and
way freight business, which it was not in
tended that the boats should handle, is IN
creasing so rapidly that it will soon be
necessary to double the number of steamers.
He says that he had no conception until now
how much could be done on the river with
good and fast boats. There are thousands
of people to whom the river affords the best
means of transit