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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.
He Was Unable to Accept the Hospi-
taiity OF Richmond.

The President reached the city, on his return
from his ducking trip, at IL o'clock Saturday
night, and was met at the station by Secretary
Halford. The entire party, composed of JUS
tice Gray, Senators Edmunds and Hawley and
Commodore Bateman, returned with him. The
main event Of the day was short visit to Rich
mond. where the presidential party arrived
late in the afternoon on the Baieman yacht. the
Meteor. They were unable to so any further
mp the James than the anchorage Of the mont
tors on account Of . very low tide, and so del
egation, consisting OF Mayor Elyson. Col Rich
ard F. Beirne of the STATE. Col COB. Cowardin
Of the Dispatch, Col A. S. Buford, Major Jas.
Fl. Dooley, Messrs. F. r. Scott, Jno f. Branch
and other prominent citizens, went down the
river to meet them in a tug. Ii was SO late
that the President was unable to accept their
Invitation to an entertainment in town, and
supper vas served on the yacht. The Bateman
private car was hitched to the regular north
bound train and brought the presidential party
to this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Christmas Entertainment.

The children of the Lutheran Memorial Sun
day school gave pretty Christmas entertain
ment last night at the church, corner 14th and
n streets. REGULATIONS by the little ones and
the singing of carols by the school filled an en-
joyable program for both the children and
their parents. Rev. Chas. H. Butler, son of
the pastor of the church, delivered short ad-
dress on the European Christmas and showed
the children, to their great delight, small
statue of st. Nicholas.
The children OF North Capitol NJ. Z. church
Sunday school were given an excellent treat
last Friday night. The church was taxed to its
utmost seating capacity, and after enjoying a
very interesting musical and literary entertain
mcnt the children were called up in front of
the Christmas tree and each received box of
candy and oranges from Santa Claus. The
pastor, Rev. Chas. o. Cook, and Mrs. Cook re-
ceived several presents. The teachers came in
for good share OF presents from their scholars
and many OF the children were made happy by
presents from their teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Gov. Mckinney's Inauguration

Today Gov.-elect Mckinney will arrive IN
Richmond, Va, and await his Inauguration,
when he will move into the executive mansion.
The Inauguration ceremonies will take place in
the hall of the house of delegates at
noon Wednesday in the presence of members
of both houses of the legislature. The oath OF
Office will be administered by judge of the
court of appeals. The lieutenant governor elect,
Major j. Hoge Tyler, will be sworn in at the
same time. After receiving congratulations
Governor Mckinney will be shown up TO the
governors office, and Gov. Lee will formally
commit the trust which he now holds 10 the
care of his successor. 1t is not probable there
will be any inaugural speeches. Gov. Lee will
go to Lexington Thursday to join his family,
who left Richmond last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Senatorial Timber I'm Montana

Anew York Herald special from Helena says:
at looks tonight as though w. F. Sanders
would be one of the nominees, though in the
last twenty-four hours active opposition has
developed which may result in B. p. Carpenter
defeating him. Were Carpenters New York
record clear there would be no doubt of his
nomination. The west side candidates-Man-
tle White and Couch-have about equal
strength. White and Mantle have formed a
combination, and whichever shows the greatest
strength ON the first few bellots will get the
vote of the other on the third or fourth. G. l..
Bonner Of Missoula, Northern Pacific man
and one of the principal owners in the Mon
tana improvement company, is showing much
strength and may get the nomination. Should
he do so the Northern Pacific would have both
candidates.
There are only two democrats who tonight
have any strength worth noticing-ST. Hauser
and w. A. Clark. 1t may be that Martin Nc
Ginnis will surprise the opposition and show
more strength in the caucus than he is credited
with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

At Lynchburg, Va, Ben Webster, a colored
man, wound up his Christmas holiday Friday
by accidentally killing himself. He had a dy-
Mantle cartridge and Its exploded prematureiy
At Indianapolis, Ind, Charles Bassett has
signed a contract to play second base for the
indianapolis national league club next season.
The Richmond (ya. State announces a change
of ownership to a joint stock company. W. W.
Archer and William Ryan of the editorial de-
partment being admitted as partners by Col
Richard F. Beirne. with one-third interest
from the LIST OF January.
At Montross, Va, Grandson Snyder con-
victed Of the murder of a boy, broke Jail
Friday night He was last seen going toward
Alexandria.
At Los Angeles, Cal, the river has changed
its course below the city, the result OF the
floods The water is thus turned into the fruit
lands. The owners claim that their property
has been damaged to the extent of $500, 600.
3. J. Wilkinson, son of wealthy parents in
Baltimore, attempted to commit suicide At
Newcastle, Pa, Saturday afternoon by taking
forty-eight one-eighth grain morphine pills.
He is still in dangerous condition aud will
not likely recover.
The proprietor Of Boston dime museum has
written to John Culver, the obstinate Cronin
case juror, and asked him what salary he will
accept to exhibit himself in the museum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
LIQUOR LICENSES.


The Commissioners are taking a rest from
the consideration of applications for liquor
licenses and will not act upon any until after
the holidays. Meanwhile those bar rooms
which have been refused licenses are allowed
to keep open provided they file a request for q
reconsideration.
REPAIRS OF BRIDGES
Superintendent of Streets Moss in a letter to
Capt. Rossell today calls attention to the fact
that the appropriation for construction and
repair to bridges in 1890 is practically ex-
hausted. He says that the larger portion of
the appropriation was expended on the unex-
pected accident to pier No. of the free bridge.
Some of the bridges, he says, need immediate
attention. and some require new flooring be-
fore the next years appropriation is available.
All OF the bridges. he says, require painting.
He recommends that 5000 be expended in
painting the following bridges by days labor to
secure the work being properly done: NJ,
and K street bridges over Rock creek. NJ ana y
street bridges over James creek, Anacostis
bridge over Eastern branch. He also recon-
mends that 81, 500 be expended at once on the
flooring of street bridge over Rock creek and
Nj street bridge over same, and that iron bolts
be placed in the latter bridge and on the abut-
ments of said bridges AMI K str set bridge over
Rock creek.
LIGHT FOR DARK PLACES.
The Commissioners have ordered the cree
ton OF the following gas lamps: Three on 18th
street extended between Park street and How
ara avenue northwest; TWO on l. street between
I'd and Sd streets southeast; one in alley square
Sol; one on northwest corner Connecticut ave-
nue. and Jefferson place; one on p street be-
tween 29th and 30th streets northwest; two on
Chaplin street between 14th and 18th streets
northwest; one on west side 10th street be-
tween H and streets northeast; one on south
east corner 10th and streets northeast; one on
northwest corner 10th and streets northeast.
SIDEWALK WANTED IN Fox's DISCOVERY.
Several DAYS ago the Commissioner received
letter from II. 2. Waggaman, asking that a
twelve-foot brick sidewalk be laid in front of
block q Meridian Hill, between 18th and 10th
streets on the north side of the Boundary
under the compulsory permit system; also that
the curb be raised at that point about three
feet at the expense of the District. Upon the
recommendation of Maj Raymond the matter
has been referred to the attorney for the Dis
trict for an opinion as to whether it would be
wise for the Commissioners to authorize the
execution of this work in view of the present
status of Fox's discovery, in which this place il
situated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A CALL FOR MORE MONEY.
Proposed Payment Of January Interest
I'm Advance TO Relieve the Stringency.

The Treasury department is somewhat
agitated over the demands which are
pouring into the ears Of the officials from
New York for more money, aud this
morning Secretary Window and Treas
urer Huston had a conference in regard TO
the proposition made by several financial au-
thorities for the issue Of the checks
for the January interest in advance
OF the regular period The situation seems 10
be rather embarrassing for il involves the
premonition of the future policy Of the admins
tration tosome degree. The difficulty arises
rather paradoxically. from the
GREAT PROSPERITY or rHr COUNTRY
IN Its agricultural and manufacturing fields
In one sense money was never freer or more
abundant, but this condition exists in the very
place where the iinanciers do not care for il TO
exist. namely, everywhere but in New York.
Inc discovery OF natuaal gas. and OF the
eihcient means TO convey il from its
sources TO a distant place OF consumption.
and the opening up Of additional transportation
facilities have had a marked effect upon the
commercial geography Of the country, shifting
the center of industry from New England 20
the valleys OF the OHIO and the Mississippi,
where factories are in operation at every pos
sible point
NO COMPLAINT OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK
There is no complaint from the producers
and merchants of the manufacturing or agri-
cultural districts of the strIngency of money,
for in fact they can obtain all the loans they
want at reasonable rates. But this unusual
prosperity Is having its direct effect upon the
money market IN the great metropolis and the
truth is beginning TO become evident that an
increase IN the country's currency wall soon
be necessary IN order to keep pace
with the opening up of SO much new produc-
ing territory. One of the causes of the New
York tightness is the inability Of the railroads
TO carry the freight that Is beng heaped upon
them IN enormous quantities. Cars and trains
are blocked. causing a dizziness in some mar
kets and preventing the free circulation that
seemed 10 be needed.
ANTICIPATING THE INTEREST.
Secretary Window after the conference di-
rected the prepayment Of the interest due
January ! on registered per cent bonds and
Pacific railroad bonds. This action releases
nearly Ss.OO0.O00 before New Year day.
Dom -edro's Property Not Confiscated.
Senior Nalenta, the Brazilian minister, has re-
ceived the following cablegram from Ruy Bar
boza, the Brizilian minister of finance:
I'VE see that the European press continues
to accept false rumors as a basis for accusations
against us. The property belonging TO the i'm
perial family has not been confiscated. On the
contrary, the decree has guaranteed TO allow to
the imperial family the term of two years
within which to dispose Of its property. What
has been Cancelled is the allowance IN the civil
list and the subsidy granted by the provisional
government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
THE "GREAT SPIRIT" OF THE
INDIANS.
Col. Mallory Declares it a Myth.

Col. Garrick Mallery of the Smithsonian In
stitution, who is recognized as the authority Oh
Indian traditions, religions and languages has
just completed a contribution to science that
is likely to cause considerable stir in theolog-
ical circles. 1t is entitled "Israelite and In
dian; Parallel in Planes OF Culture" and was
written fer the American association for the
advancement OF science, of which he is the vice
president and chief of the anthropological Sec
ton.
In this report Col. Mallery completely de-
molishes popular theory that all the savage
tribes Of America, before their contact with
civilization, had a formulated and established
religious faith, believed In a single Supreme
Being, future life and system of rewards
and punishments after death. This theory,
which has been accepted and disseminated by
religious missionaries of all denominations
among the Indians, has been the chief link
to connect them with the prehistoric races of
the Mosaic era and at the same time has been
used to demonstrate that man as a creature,
however ignorant or degaded was divinely in
spired with revelation or an instinct that rec
ognized the one Supreme Being, the lmmor-
tality OF the soul and hope Of happiness or fear
of misery after death, according as his worldly
life was spent.
Co!onel Mallery reports that after years of in
vestigatlon into the tradition of all the North
American tribes, representing fifty-eight lin
guistic stocks and more than three hundred
languages, he has been forced to the conclusion
that the aborigines had no such instinct and no
such religious belief until after contact with
European civilization, when they gained it from
the missionaries These missionaries he saws.
were imbued with the dogma, and sought and
therefore found evidence of one primeval faith,
but were misled by their own enthusiasm. He
continues:
"After careful examination, with the assistance
OF explorers and linguists, reassert my state
ment that no tribe or body of Indians, before
missionary influence, entertained any formu-
lated or distinct belief in single overruling
Great Spirit or any being that corresponded
to the Christian conception of God. But I
freely admit, with even greater emphasis, that
an astounding number OF customs OF the North
American Indians are the same as those re-
corded of the ancient Israelites.
He tells, too, of the experience of w. W.
Warren, who translated Bible history for the
Ojibway nation and was invariably met with
the remark from the native priests: ''This
book must be true for our ancestors have told
us similar stories generation after generation
since the world was new" and only last year
when weil-informed chief of the Muskok
was being questioned as to the religious myths
and legends of his tribe he replied: .sThey are
oil in the Old Testament We can read them
there without the trouble of taking them down
from our people"
Col. Mallory also argues that it is useless to
attempt to Christianize the Indians until after
they have been civilized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
The ''Botany Bay'' of the Clerks.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Sixth Auditor Coulter in his annual report to
the Secretary of the Treasury says: ''The trans
action OF the business of this bureau is hindered
and much additional labor required and time
lost from the fact that the force is scattered in
three buildings one of which, Marini's hall, is
situated several hundred feet away from the re-
mainder of the office. Many of the rooms oc-
cupied in all of the three buildings are insult
able and do not afford the facilities of modern
office structures. More particularly is this true
of Marinis hall. The insufficient light in IA large
portion of it, its lack of proper accommodation
for the money-order files, unsanitary surround
ings, and the general unsuitableness for Office
purposes OF much OF the space in it render it
unfit for the proper conduct of the business of
the several divisions located there. The bust
ness of the bureau will, in my opinion, be
materially facilitated and expedited by the con-
centration in one building of the whole force
of employee" In addition to the foregoing re-
marks it may be stated, that. in case a fire
should break out in one of the adjoining or
neighboring houses and spread to Marini hall.
that building, on account of Its contents would
prove veritable finder box. Among the one
hundred and sixty or more clerks working in
that former dance house it enjoys the nickname
OF Botany Bay" X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
The Death Record.

During the forty-eight hours ending at noon
today deaths were reported to the health
Office as follows: WhIte-Catherine S. NJ. Nell
son, AZ years; Geo. G. Browning, GA years; Ara
bella A. Bickford, ~ years; Jas. A. Davis, &c
years; Geo. W. Walter, 81 years; Francis ].
Gowan, year; Frank N. Craeger. % years;
Julia Slidell Rodgers, "a years: Joseph Gray,
10 days. Colored-Joseph Mason, months;
Augustus Lewis, 6 months; Fannie West, %
years. Jno. ". Mackall, % years, Emma Har-
ris, 10 months; George YeatTaan. IS years; Ed
die Butler, l year; Eugene Il. Nicholas, z
wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Stabbed in the Neck.

Philip S. Webb, young colored man who
has been arrested more than once for carrying
deadly weapons, had some words with another
negro named Thos. Smith Saturday night. They
were on Pennsylvania avenue hear 41a street
Smiths female friend, it appears, was the
cause of the trouble Webb drew a knife and
stabbed Smith in the neck. Policeman Co.'S
tello arrested Webb. who admitted having done
the cutting He will board at Crocker'J hotel
for three months,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

Mrs- Rebecca Key Tyson died near winches-
ter, Va, in the eighty-frst year of her age,
Saturday. She was the daughter of the late
Philip Barton Key. Her sisters are Mrs. VIM.
E. Thompson of this city, Mrs. DR.. Hoffman OF
New York and Mrs. johnson, the wife of ex-
Gov. johnson of Louisiana. She was twice mar
ried, her first husband being the late DIR. VIM.
Howard, the son of Col John Eager Howard,
OF revolutionary fame. Mrs. Tyson leaves three
children, William Key Howard, Mr.: Mary
Lloyd Tucker and Mrs Mamie Key Mitchell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Gov. Foraker Declines an Honor.

Late last night Gov. Foraker announced that
he had not been a candidate and is not now for
the republican nomination for Senator from
Ohio, and that he does not care to be compli-
mented with the honor at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A New Year Football Game,

The Orients of Caption Hill will contest a
game of football on New Year morning with
a picked team from the Boston dry goods
house The game will be PLAYED on the
grounds rear of Lincoln park at IL am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
THE COURTS.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Montgomery.

OIhCUlI OUJHI-0UIJt lHtTIyUIttTJ.
Today-Walcott agt. Inland and Sea-
board Coasting Co.; verdict for plaintiff.
$1,000. Wood agt. Richmond and Danyille
II. K. Co.; motion and demurrer sustained,
second plea stricken from files. Green agt.
Green and Fairfax agt. Nicholson; motion to
1uash attachments overruled. Whalon agt
Upham; motion for bill OF particulars over
ruled. Varnell q Son. Gamble ct al. and Var
nell agt. Gamble; motions for new trial granted.
Willis agt. Jones; Judgment Of condemnation.
German agt. Repetti: Judgment on award
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

Chu Fong, the Chinese swindler who was
arrested in New York Friday night. was
brought before Justice OReilly in the tombs
police court Saturday. charged with forgery 70
the amount Of $4,000 or az. 600. He was held
without bail for examination.
A general strike is threatened on the Gin
cinnati Southern railroad, owing TO the dis
charge c. more than twenty freight conductors
because they belong to the brotherhood Of
Railroad Conductors
At Heyd settlement, the scene of the diph-
liberia epidemic, thirty-seven Russian children
have died Of the disease, only two having
covered.
The first genuine blizzard of the season
struck St. Cloud, Mimi, Saturday afternoon.
Much snow fell and the trains we're blocked
At Yazoo City, Miss, the citizens ware house,
5000 bales of cotton and seven freight cars,
were burned Saturday evening. Los, sSOO,0O0.
At St Paul, Mimi, the directors OF the car
nival association have determined 70 abandon
the building Of an ice palace:
Rev. George W. Cumberland, hfty-two-year-
old minister of the Church of God denomina-
ton, was Saturdss arrested at HE home, near
Dawson, Pa, and put IN Jail on the oath of .
thirteen-year-oldda daughter OF Philemon Huches
charging the minister with her ruin.
Chicago laboring classes have decided 10
make o united effort TO secure the adoption -
the eighthour day ON May L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Johnson. GARNER s. Co.

Will offer one case Plain Colored Reps at loISc re
duced from 15c. 10 Beautiful styles Imperial Wran
per flannels, at 25c.; 36-m. Wool Pla;ds ut 25c A
large assortment Of Henrietta Cloths and Serges a,
soc. Black Cashmere shswls from a. up. "a dozar
hen's Gray Shirts, at 5Oc real value Toe Bargains
III Table Danssk. Towels. Napkins &C. &c AlI of ON,
Carpets ut greatly reduced prices White Wool Blank
cts tfom 81 up Lace Curtains. 80 yds. long. II up
JOHNSON. GARNER 4 CO.,
d27 638 p. .va r.,,u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Two WAYS to Make an .Eolian Harp.

From the Atlanta Industrial Record.
Wax piece of button hole twist about az
feet long, tie each end strongly to q small peg
and thrust the pegs down the creyice between
the two sashes of your southern or western
window, stretching the silk as tight as possible.
1t will surprise you the sweetness and variety
of the tones the vino will bring from it, Hav-
ing done this you may be moved TO go further
and prepare a more elaborate eolian harp.
Take some quarter-inch wood and make .
box the length of your window frame, four or
five inches deep and SIX or seven inches wide.
Bore few small holes in a circle near what
will be the upper side of the back Of the box
when placed in the window with the open side
of the box up, fasten two bridges like violin
bridges, one at each end, and stretch on them
several strings of catgut, contriylng q series Of
screw pins to aid in the tight stretching neces-
sary and allow of their being tuned 10 one note
Then raise a sash on the windy side of the
house and the wind passing through the holes
and the strings will, in its rising and fall
ing, make very sweet music.
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

zoo 9th st. ne, Or. .21
80 3th st. 5. W., Or. 20
1c21 n. Cap. st. .6rS20. 90
III L st. ne. ar. - 20. Do
1918 2Sthn.w- Sr. 20. 40
90 y. J.av.n.w. Or. 20. 20
1878 \. Ii ave. NV, Or. ~
SIT ID st. ne, 6r.......2U
1923 ". Capitol. Or. 1890
1907 Sd st. NV, Or. is. %
g27 Nj ave. NV. or. Is. 30
- Myrtle st. n.e.,7r.::.1S
;sO34 Sth st. NV. Or. 1850
.ll26 Sth st. u. W, 6r1 5.37
81 Mass. ave. NV, or. ] >. 80
1920 Prospect av. ,6r15.30
1896 9Th ST. n W., 6rl4. 30
o:I3 Mass. ave. II. E., Or. L D
.lO2S 18th st. ne, Oily
I2I1 Blagien's al g., Ar. IL
324 Wilson st. Or. 10
1888 25th st. NV. ar. 10
D Colu'bia av.n.w..4r. 80
STORES.
2OS u st. n.w.............35
22lO l4th st NV. 20
81. 2lst st. NV. 10 30
MIX ECO DIG + st NV.
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EOR RENT

LUX kENT-
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1908 N.H.av.n.v-Yr. 30. d,
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1908 9Th ST. NV. Sr....5l
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1905 3lst- NV. Tor. As
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4:b6 1 st. NV, N, BIZ %
PIG G 81. Il. W, 13r. 30. ~
23l3 NJ stn- W., Tor. 30. O.
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sos I 1t. NV. Sr. 80. 81
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1905 Linden st. n.w.,7r.2t
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24T sth 20. u. e., 6r.. %. &c
9O7 Sd st. NV. 6r .21.3I
20 L st NV, 6r. .22.5(
1925 NJ. ave, 7r. 222 81.
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