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THE AQUEDUCr TUNNEL.
s'S0ander'' Sparrow Gives the Balance
of His Testimony.

The congressional committee on the invssti-
CATION Of the construction Of the aqueduct tun-
mel held meeting to-day and heard the con-
GLIDING testimony Of Mr.. Sparrow, the
''sounder," who has been engaged for a couple
Of months past in testing the lining of the tun-
mel There was nothing dubious about Mr.
sparrow's evidence, and if any Of the commit
tee were hoping that the ''sounder" would make
a favorable report they were disappointed. His
testimony was practically the same as that
given by him before the military court of in
quiry. When he got through the committee
concluded that If there were any redeeming
features in the tunnel construction they had
been skilfully concealed The committee now
waits for the report of the board of expert en-
gineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
THE COURTS.

CrRcUrr CouRr-Jud9e Bingham.
To-day, Lloyd ct al. agt. Frey ct al; verdict
for defendant with costs. Combs ct al. agt
Taylor; suit revived in name Of administrator.
Weaver agt. Rupert; verdict for defendant.
CRIMINAL CounT--.Judge Montgomery
ruty eof eossf Sauas
breaking; jury out.
EoUrrr CouRT--yldge Cox.
To-day, Worden agt. Guy c. Beall, appointed
guardian ad Item. Wise agt Wise; restrain
ing order issued returnsbls February 4
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The Vote of Florida,

NOT HAVING ARRIVED BEFORE TO-DAY THE sEcRE-
TARY OF STATE MUST SEND FOR IT.
The electoral vote Of the state of Florida has
not arrived, and if it did put in an appearance
to-day it would not be received by the
President Of the Senate. The law pro-
vides that the votes Of states may be
forwarded to the President Of the
Senate forthwith after the second Monday in
January, and while it does not say that the
President of the Senate shall not receive it if it
comes to-day, it points out his mode of proceed
ure. Section 14l.of the Revised Statutes saws:
whenever a certificate of votes from any state
has not been received at the seat of the govern
ment on the fourth Monday of the month of jan
uary in which their meeting shall have been
held, the Secretary of State shall send a special
messenger to the district judge in whose GUS
tody one certificate of the votes from that
state has been lodged, and such Judge shall
forthwith transmit that list to the seat of gov
eminent"
This morning Senator Ingalls, notified the
Secretary of State that the vote of Florida had
not been received, and a messenger will leave
the State Department to-day and go to the land
of alligators, oranges and yellow fever, in
search of the triplicate copy. II the
missing Floridian turns up before the State
department messenger leaves this city that
win make no difference. The vote not having
arrived on time it cannot now be received by
the President of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
The Swindling Atlanta Bank.

ITS PROPERTY IN NEW YORK ATTACHED.
New YORK, Jan. 29.-Judge Patterson has
granted an attachment against the property in
this state of the Mercantile Banking company,
of Atlanta, Ga, for a claim of $4,000, on
promissory notes, assigned to VIM. Mahl, by
the Citizens National bank, of Louisville. XIV.
The Citizens bank RENTED to the defendants
notes and drafts amounting to $4,000 for col
lection, and less than IS, 1000 has been paid.
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To be Prosecuted for High Treason.

BERLIN, Jan. 29.-Proceedings have been in
stituted against the Kreuz Zeitaag for high
teason for printing an article describing as
dangerous to the monarchial feeling of old
Prussian patriots the publication of the indict-
ment against Prof. Geffcken, with the object
of appealing to the public feeling. Parlia-
mentary circles are much excited over this
action of the government.
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A Street Railroad Sued,

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGES
WANTED BY MR. AND MRS. PADaETr.
To-day, Mr.. J. Mcdowell Darlington for Elias
Padgett and Anna Padgett, his wife, entered
suit against the Capitol, North o street and
South Washington railroad company, to re-
cover e25,000 damages. The declaration states
that on the 9Th Of August, 1888, while driving
along 9Th street near P street in buggy with
gentle horse car of defendants was driven
negligently against their vehicle with such
force as to throw the frst-named out badly
bruising him, and the horse was caused 70 run
away, when the clothing Of the plaintiff, Mrs.
Padgett, caught in Q wheel of the vehicle and
she was dragged q distance of $50 feet, her
clothes being tor n from her, and she sustained
severe injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
The interstate commerce commission gave
hearing this afternoon in the case of Stone and
Carten against the Detroit's Grand Haven and
Milwaukee railroad company. The complaint
charged discrimination against the town Of
Ionia, Mich, by the free delivery OF freight at
consignees' doors at Grand Rapids, while the
railroad company refuses to make like delivery
at Ionia
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I'd EDITION.
--latest T6l6gTanS 10 The Star.
Found With His Skull Crushed.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO YOUNG MAN WHOSE HOME
WAS IN LYNCHBURG.
Special Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
LYNcHBURG, Va, Jan. ga young man
named Staples, resident Of this city, was
picked up this morning by material
train crew near Motley's station on the
Virginia Midland road, with his skull badly
crushed 1t is thought he was stealing ride
on a freight train leaving here early this morn
ing and fell between the cars. He cannot re-
cover.
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A Democratic Caucus.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND SUSPENDED MONT


IdE OhDEh Of bpslNEb8 AND bCSPESDEB N0Mf-
NATIONS DISCUSSED.
The democratic Senators were in caucus for
an hour this morning, trying to arrange a
scheme for an order Of business during the re-
mainder Of the session. 1t was decided that
Senator Harris, who presided over the caucus,
should confer with Senator Sherman, repre-
senting the republican Senators, and endeavor
to secure favorable place for such measures
as the democratic senators hold to be of
superior importance. There was also some
talk about the condition Of nominations. Diff
ferent Senators related their experience in the
effort to secure reports from committees on
nominations now hung up, and much dissatis-
faction and indignation was expressed, but no
formal action was taken.
1t was said in caucus that there are now
about 400 nominations, which have been made
in the regular course of executive business,
awaiting action by the Senate. Al
though no such purpose has been pro-
claimed by the republican Senators,
the belief was expressed by Senators
on the democratic side that it is the intention
OF the republican Senators to delay action
on the greater part of these nominations until
after the 4th of March, in order that the vacan-
cies thus arising may be filed by Gen. Harrison.
Such course of procedure. il was stated,
would be entirely unusual, and contrast was
drawn between the action of the Senate
just before President Cleveland came in
with the condition of things to-day
to show that the course believed
to have been decided upon by the republicans
is departure from established principles. To
establish their position the Senators said that
when President Cleveland came into Office
there were only between thirty and
forty nominations Enacted upon, and President
Cleveland himself signed the commissions of
four persons confirmed by the Senate prior to
his Inauguration, while there are now nearly
400 nominations hung up. 1t is the pur-
ssible, to compel the Republicans
to define their position in this matter and state
whether or not they intend to confirm Presi-
dent Cleveland's appointees. 1t was suggested
that formal protest should be made against
any policy of hanging up nominations, but
members of the caucus, generally, were of the
opinion that the republican Senators would do
as they pleased in the matter and that nothing
would be gained bY such a course.
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A Sleepy Engineer Arrested.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 29.-Wm. r. Rogers.
the Pennsylvania railroad engineer who was
asleep on his engine when a collision occurred
last week near Columbia, and caused the death
of freight conductor John C. Ryan. was to-day
arrested, charged with involuntary mansIaugh-
ter. He gave bail for hearing. The fireman,
who it is alleged was also asleep at the time,
will also be arrested.
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Received bv President Diaz.

CRY OF MEXICO, Jan. 29-President Diaz
yesterday received Mr.. s. l.. Highleyman, of
the Missouri Pacific railway, and party.
Speeches of welcome were made and wishes
expressed for better international intercourse.
The party were presented to the president
through the American legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. ga Picdyxne San
Antonio, Texas, special says: A terrible rail-
way accident occurred yesterday afternoon,
near Plumb creek bridge, to the west-bound pas
senger train Of the Southern Pacific. A freight
train was partially derailed. The passenger
train stopped and was rendering assistance
train which was following. A relief train
with extra coaches and several physicians left
here last evening for the scene OF the accident,
30 miles distant, The railway officials refuse
TO give any further information.
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Cincinnati Business Men Burned Out.

CINCINNATI, Jan. ga fire this morning in
the Kinney-Gaff block, ON 4th> street, opposite
the Grand hotel, caused loss of $4,000 to the
buildings, $4,000 to the Robinson Cloak and
Suit company, and $1,000 to Louis voigt Il Co.,
paper hangers. The loss is covered by insur-
vereiy cut on the head by a falling ladder
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Another Victim of Cocaine.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 29.-Dr. John W. UnderhiI
died yesterday from the effects of cocaine. A
few years ago he began experimenting with
the new drug, and became a hopeless victim.
He was a man of fine health and physician of
excellent standing. His fate is deplored on
every hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

PLACED ON THE RETIRED L1sr.-Under the
authority of an act Of Congress, approved De-
| cember "a, 1888, Col Andrew ]. Smith, U. S.A.,
has been placed on the retired list as colonel
! Of cavalry to date from January 20, 1889, the
| date of issue Of his appointment under that
act
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CAPITOL TOPICS.
arppLEREnaER TO BE ON HAND.

RfDDLEBEhdEk TO BE on HAND.
Senator Riddleberger was in the Senate to.
day in spite Of the fact that more thar
one Senator had prayed that he might
absent himself when the time came to
call mp the British extradition treaty. The
Senator said he was feeling remarkably well
but il is believed that he will not insist upor
having the treaty discussed in open session.
NOTES.
The Senate went into executive session ius
before 3 o'clock on the Samoa question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Consul Black Recalled:

PEsTH, Jan. %. Mr.. Joseph Black, the
American consul here, has been recalled He
will be succeeded by Mr.. Louis Gerster, the
present vice-consuI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

PONDS EXTRACT - used In the housshoid Of the
tresident n well e. that Of the humblest citizen
MEMBER Of the Army and the navy, the Bar the
bench the pulpit and the press-a rAnks aud clAsses
a. peorie--hsse sent their personal exper1ence and
for the last forty until their letters have
flied volumes tsstfyng 70 the woqderf cure q All
linda az ain or Inflammation, effected by PONDS
LxTHACT.
1uff wrapper with landscape Trademark tDyoop Deal
Oath respectable Axugg1sts only. myzS
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Ar 33c. OK TIE DoLLAa

That is what you can buy the balance Of the Bank
ruyt stock Of Clothing contained in store 912 st.
A. this stock positively be sold in four days.
member your last opportunity to buy Fine Ready
Made Clothing at Just thIrtthree cents on the dollar
Mems Fine overcoats at SAGE, s4.31, s523 ard So
Mems Elegant Custom Made suits Ut s462, 50 and
$685..
Imported Fine sasin-Ianei Prince Albert Suits
worth : 40. at s13.75.
Mems Good Working Pants. 73c.
CAildrsns suits, s12S.
Fine All-wool Mems Dress Pants. s1.S7.
Storm oye-coats Sc. SO. 81 %, si75. $3.50 and &C.
worth from els 20 $50.
Boys Suits FROM IA to IS yrs. s2s7, s3 r. S. g.
q and s4.7J, worth $40, sI2 aud s1J.
BANKRUPT CLOTHING SALE
GI2 STREET NV
SIX p0oIS FROM STR ST.
Eo2s-3m
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DISTRICT in CONGRESS.
Washington City Orphan Asylum.

have sent estimates for de hciency of e2,6e6
in District appropriations.
Washington City Orphan Asylum.
ANNUAL HEETINa-REPoRTs READ AND TIE OLD
OFFICERS RE-xRECTED.
The annual meeting of the Warrington City
orphan asylum took place to-day, ct o'clock,
in the chapel ct the asylum, corner
Fourteenth and streets northwest
The meeting was opened by . song by the
children, and was followed by prayer. DR..
Bartlett, who presided, then read the annual
reports Of the treasurer and secretary Of the
board, showing the institution to be ia q very
fourishing condition. The expenses for the
year were &16, 72l.17. The old board of mani
ayers we're se-elecled
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SENATOR vANCE's AFFLICrIoN.
One Eye Removed to Prevent the Other
Being Affected.

The operation of removing Senator vance's
diseased left eye was successfully performed
yesterday by DR.. Swan NJ Burnett, of this city,
assisted by Dr.. Walsh. DR.. Chisholm, of Balti-
more, had, in company with DR.. Burnett, eK-
amined the eye on Sunday, and it was then de-
cided to remove the eye Immediately for the
reason that its further presence in the socket
would be dangerous to the right eye, which is
unaffected. The Senator was placed under the
influence Of an anasthetic and the operation
was completed in about thirty minutes. II
was q complete success and the Senator says he
feels very much relieved. He expects to be
back in his seat in the Senate in a few days.
The surgeons say there is no probability of the
other eye becoming affected, therefore the
Senator will have practically as good eyesight
as he has enjoyed for the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
EVERY FAsnrR Knows

That weeds must Be torn M ~ the roots or
they VII b sure 10 crop ont again 30 IL II
with d,-ssss which have THAR origin n de-
PRAYED blood The csuss Of thsy complaint must
b removed BY Ayers ssrsspsrilla. or no psrms-
pent cure Is possibla TYR
c. ". Allen. Druggist Of Brunswick. Ma.
says: II have never known Ayers ssrssparilla
fail to give satisfsction. In hundreds Of cases
within my knowledge 10 has proved perfect
specific for diseases arising from Impurities In
the blood I regard II ~ An invaluable spring
medicine.
AYERS sARsAPARILLA,
Prepared by Or J. G. Aver Co. Lowell, MAJ.
Sofa " all Druggists Price 81 SIX bottles, s6.
3a30 WORTH IS A BOTTLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

T.. J. Marshall, formerly cashier Of the
Northern Pacific express company, in St. Paul,
Minn., has been arrested on the charge Of en-
be2zlement. He confessed TO . ahortage OF
1880, which came from fAlsifying the records.
He is only about twenty three years old.
A dispatch from Helena, Mont, Jan. 20, says
nusesn Harrieon 2 here With the Press Asso.
starting daily paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

LIEUT.-CoL. THos. F. BARR, deputy judge
advocate-general, having completed the duty
upon which he was ordered to this city, has
been ordered to return to his proper station.
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Charged With Attempted Arson.

GEO. HERMANN on TRIAL IN THE CRIMINAL COURT.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery,
this morning, Geo. Hermann, who was acquitted
on December II, on an indictment charging
him with arson in the Chronicle Office in Octo-
Der last, the evidence showing the building was
not set on fire, was placed on trial for an at
tempt at arson. 1t was shown that a bun lie of
paper had been set on fire and that Hermann
said he had set fire to the house because Mr..
simms, his employer, had not paid him for his
work.
Mr.. T. @. Taylor, who appeared for the de-
PENDANT said this alleged confession was simply
an idiotic freak
Hermann testified that he was from Brook
lyn, and denied that he set fire to the place.
He admitted that he told the officer that he set
fire to the place, but said he did SO because he
wanted nice, warm place in Jail to stay until
summer came and he could 60 back to New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

TuE GESu1SE
OHANN HOFF'0
MALT EXTRACT
BEST NUTRrTIvE TONIC
and most
PALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE
fur impaired Digestion, Dyspepsia Convaiescence
Weak Children, and General Debility.
WHAT PROF. COLEMAN. OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
1T: Suffering from attack Of Illness which had not
only reduced my strength, but brought extreme
exhaustion from inability TO appropriate food. tried
the effects Of the Genuine Johann Honrs Malt Extract
o vineglAssful three times day. Its followed
BY marked efectsl Food, which had heretofore been
found the tmentary canal unchanged digested
properly. 2. There appeared increased power OF
evolving animal heat aud storing up fat
Beware Of limitations The genuine has the sigma
turs Of Johann Hon on the neck Of every bottle All
Johann HOFF. Berlin and Vienna New York OF.
flee, Barclay st. js3-tu,th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

"A FnE N rKE CouxrY.-This mornins
about $50 O'Clock an alarm Of FIRE was soundeS
from box No. 2l4 for fire in frame house n
BANDS alley IN the county. The house N,
occupied BY three colored families and ~
owned by benjamin Howard. The houss
and contents we're totally destroysd nd thres
families were made homelesa The houss
which was valued at S30O, Wa covered IN
insurance: The household goods dsstroysd
were worth about o75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Extraordinary Vintage.

The vintage 1884, 'Mumm's Extra Dry Cham
payne, has made a sensation among courts,
clubs, and connoisseurs as the finest for years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

FIRST LIEUT.. JOHN J. HADEN, eighth infan-
try, has been granted six months sick leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Sunday School by Telearaph.

The Chicago Tribune Chattanooga special
says: The telegraph operators ON the Nashville
and Chattanooga railroad have organized q
novel Sunday school Each sabbath at a. m.
the superintendent operator, Bramblet, at
Wartrace, asks the class questions over the
wire, and the quickest pupil to answer is the
one who captures the circuit. Prayer is had, q
Bible chapter read, and, in fact, all the exer-
cises except singing take place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Senator Kenna Nominated.

HIS REFLECTION NOT YET ASSURED, HOWEVER
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
In the democratic caucus at Charleston, W.
Va, last night, after lively session, Senator
Kenna was nominated to succeed himself, re-
ceiving 81 votes Delegates Harr, of Marion,
and Merrill, Of Writ, we're not present, and
Dorr, Of Webster, though in the caucus, still
states that he will not support him. As the
vote of every member is necessary to secure
an election, the nomination does not settle the
question by any means.
Delegate Shelton, Of Lincoln county, yester-
day presented sworn statement to the clerk
Of the house to the effect that he had been ap-
preached with offers of money to support re-
publican candidate for United States Senator.
committee Of five was appointed to investi-
gate the matter and report US early as possible
The republicans say that nothing will be
brought out by the investigation, and that the
whole story was manufactured in sthe hope of
creating sentiment in favor of Senator
Kenna.
The ballot in joint assembly yesterday re-
suited about as usual, Golf receiving 50, Kenna
II, and J. w. Goshorn, union labor, votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Sales of Real Estate.

W. Ballantyne has bought for $500, of Chas.
Early, subs and 2, square SO, Sc by 4S. 80 al
southeast corner Of N and 21st streets north
west
F. Il. Loving has bought of W. F. Hoffman.
for S6,4S0 sub rs, square 240, 20 by 100 feet, on
north side OF @ street, between 18th and 18th
streets northwest.
for 1874, 800, OF @. Carlisle, part Of Pretty
Prospect, 20 acres and 81 perches.
2. 7. Sewers has bought for $4,000, of T.
F. Schneider, sub 17s, So. 1855, 25xi00 feet, on
the north side Of o street, between 18th and
18th streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

,NOBLE-LEE In Baltimore January g. 1882 by
the Rev. Father STAR, of Corpus Christi church.
HARRY A. NOBLE TO JOSIE G. LEE. both Of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

An ENoLIsH vnw OF Mr.. Br.AIyx.-The
Daily Nesns says it does not suppose that Mr..
Blaine, IL he becomes Secretary of State, will
feel himself too closely bound BY the comments
OF the republican convention on Mr.. Cleve-
lands policy to attempt to settle the fisheries
question. 1t prefers to believe that he will be
guided by his knowledge of the British people
and CONSEQUENCES that more is to be gained by
settling such ugly questions than BY keeping
them open,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
Suicide of an American in London.

LONDON, Jan. 29.-George T. Driver, the
American who cut his throat in the Angel hotel
at Ivington, died in st. Bartholomew's hospital
TODAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29

Judge Merrick Improving.
Judge Merrick spent Q comfortable night
last night and his condition IL somewhat i'm
proved to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-29
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

GEN. H. ]. Hunt, governor Of the Soldiers
home, is lying critically i'll with pneumonia.
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Old Cemeteries.


PERMITS TO BE GIVEN FOR THE REMOVAL OF
THE BODIES BURIED IN THEM.
Several years ago Mr.. w. H. Grlmshaw, trus-
tee, asked the Commissioners for permission
to remove the dead bodies from the Beckett
and Ebenezer cemeteries, which are situated
on square No. 1883, between 10th and 18th, c
and D streets southeast. The application was
referred to Health Officer Townshend who
reported on the subject In his report he
called the attention of the Commissioners
to the fact that the removal of the bodies from
the cemeteries mentioned would greatly i'm
prove that section of the city. Beckett's, or
the Union beneficial grounds, were condemned
in 1888 by the Commissioners, the EbeneZer
ground having been condemned in 1874 by the
old board of health. In the report the health
officer called attention to the large number of
bodies that had been inferred in the cemeteries
and stated that in digging one grave the dig
ger had unearthed pieces of old. coffins, show
ing that the same burial site was used for more
than one body. The records, as kept at the
health office, showed that 1, 705 bodies had been
buried in Beckett's grounds. In five years
there were nearly 600 bodies buried in the
grounds. The health officer has decided to
issue separate permits for the removals Of
bodies which can either be identified or prop
erly located, and after due notice a general
permit will be issued for the removal of the re-
manning bodies. When the bodies are all re-
moyed the property will be of considerable
value, and will probably lead to some contests
In the courts as to ownership.