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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
ALEXANDRIA.
coLL1sroN OF nIyrn srv.~r,

COLLISION OF RIVER srEANERs
A collision took place in Alexandria harbor
yesterday afternoon between the Alexandria
and Washington ferry boat (Which was COM
ing out Of the ferry wharf at the foot of King
street, and the steamer Jane Mosely, which was
moving from her landing. The MOseiy struck
the ferry boat near the the wheel
house and stove in the wood work of
one Of the cabins. The Mosely's wood work
was also injured. but neither steamer WAS se-
riously damaged. The Mosely continued on
her way and the ferry boat steamed ON TO
Washington and made her $50 pm. trip from
that city.
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY PROSPECTS.
The Alexandria county authorities are Ar
ranging 30 that the system Of roads, to be put in
complete order as soon ~ the season opens. will
make the capital of the nation their objective
point-all roads will run to Washington. There
Is general expectation that o new line of rail-
way will cross the county before the close of
1881 and that Mount Vernon avenue will a,
least be begun, in some form, even il not in
the superb manner at first proposed
The court Of appeals has sent to the corpora
ton court Of this city decree reversing the
decision below in the case Of Mary q. AIRING.
ton, convicted of selling liquor on sunday
The marriage Of Mr.. Vim. A. Deahi. brother O,
Mr.. Charles Deahl of Morr:son's on ID street. Il
Miss hate Cook took place here Wednesday
night, Rev. Father U Name officiating.
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Bound for the Fad LandA.

A special from Pierre, S. d., says: Napoleon
Dachnaux, Q squaw man, has just arrived fron
Plum Greek, some seventy-fiye miles west Of
here. He says Sitting Bulls men, with
stragglers picked up along the way, in all
amounting to some 800 men, with PONIES,
under the Leadership Of Old Rain-in-the-fsce,
passed going south about noon. They appeared
to be in good trim and on the war path. There
is no doubt but that they were bound for TIE
Bad Lands. Old Indian scouts here predict
another Custer massacre unless the ereatest
caution is exercised, rs the Bad Lands are per-
fectly impregnable.
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The Policemen's Ball.

The officers Of the sixth police precinct will
give ball tonight at the Rifles Army for the
benefit Of the gymnasium fund. The officers
have sold large number of tickets. A section
Of the Marine Band will furnish the music.
The officers Of the organization are: Lieut.
Kelly, president; Sergt, Falvey, vice president;
Sergt- Byrnes, secretary; Sergt. BIosnan. treas
urer. The master Of ceremonies is Lieut.. Kelly
Following are committees: On arrangements
Sergt. Brosnan. chairman; Officers Costello
Mansfield and Kenny: Floor committee, Sergt
Byrnes. chairman: Officers Jordan. Hagan
Foley, Kimmel and Coghill: Reception COM
mittee, Sergt. Falvey, chairman; Officers Jami-
son, Parker, Mooney and Hamilton.
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protest against the Conger lard bill was
adopted by the New York produce exchange
yesterday and sent to the United States Sem
ate.
The case Of the state against the bondsmen
Of Stevenson Archer, late state treasurer, for
the recovery of about tl30, 900, came up for
trial yesterday 1t Towson, Nd.
The hearing by Civil Service Commisioner
Roosevelt. respecting the charges of ll-treat-
ing Union soldiers during the war, made
against Capt william Pierce by one Collier, .
clerk In the New York custom house, took place
yesterday. Collier did not appear and the
other Witnesses knew nothing at all about the
matter. The complaint Was dianissed.
The first state convention Of the Young
Peoples Christian Endsavor eocieti6s Of Mary
land was held In Brown Memorial Prssbyterisu
Church in baltimore yesterday. Ths object =
the formation Of state unioa.
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A Boarder From the Country.

Joseph Boise, young colored man from vir-
ginia, has been boarding at the house of Jake
White on Spring street in the county. Jake
was before the Police Court to answer severnl
charges against him. Boise told his story and
said that Jake knocked him down and that his
(Jake's) fingers got in his (Boise's - mouth. II
guess your mouth got over Jakes fingers" was
the judges remark. Policeman West made
statement Of the case and the Judge concluded
by telling Boise that he had better find another
boarding house or go back to the country. '.If
you don't" said the judge. somebody's fingers
will get in your mouth and choke yon.' Jake was
fined IS for disorderly conduct and the other
charges were dismissed
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The Pastor Surprlsed.

A large number of the members and friends
OF the Metropolitan A. NJ E. Church paid So
cial visit to their PASTOR Rev. J. W. Beckett, at
the parsonage. 1924 Pierce place, last evening
The pastor and his wife were pleasantly sur
prised. The presentation of many useful gifts
was made by Trustee r. h. Washington and
was responded to in feeling manner by the
pastor and his wife, after which an hour was
spent in music, recitation and friendly chat.
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Opposing senator Moody.

A large number Of South Dakota democrsu
and alliance men, among them Judge Tripp.
Gen. Taylor and p. E. Mcclure, are reported
to have agreed upon scheme which they g.
sert ID certain to defeat Senator Moody. JUDGE
Trip (dem.) is to be the candidate and II h
cannot win on the first eight ballots Harden
(alliance) Is TO be placed before the Joint CON
vention and me democrats promiss 10 throv
their strength to him as Q unit. The combinsa
democrat-alliance vote controls the leeislaturs
by - majority Of eight. Harden Is really =
democrat and Was the democratic candidaSs
for Congress four years ago.
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Real Estate NIatters.

F. ]. Dieudonne has bought for 81, 500 Of J.
A. Prescott sub As, square sos, 16 feet inches
by 100 feet on 5th between II and streets
northeast.
E. M. Gallaudet has bought Of Mary A. Coyle
for Sl0o, 900 subs ~ and so, square $40, IS by
11S feet 81< inches ON street between 9th and
10th streets. adjoining Columbia National Bank
building.
J. 3. ftzhugh has bought for e4,150 Of D. B.
Croft sub 1877, square re, Is feet inches by
IS feet on lth between z and y streets north
east.
J. Paul Smith has bought for Sl7,O40 Of 8.
R0os ct al. all Of blocks 6, and in Edgewood.
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A Marylandef Robbed.

Mr.. Charles w. Carroll. a merchant at GAL
liant Green. Charles county, Md, came to the
city yesterday to make some purchases for the
holiday season and last night he stayed at the
house of n friend on Capitol Hill. This morn
ing when he awOke he discovered that during
the night some one had been in his room and
stolen S84 from him.
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man in his opening to the
jury are being developed
and to an extent that seems
extremely satisfactory to
Ward and his friends. Yes
terday testimony was given
to establish the statement
that the fatal shot was fred
at the iron post in the Mar
BILE Saloon and there was
no intent to injure Adler.
Today the testimony was
mainly directed to establish
the statement that Ward at
the time of the shooting was
in an irrational and ire
sponsible condition. A
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Six Months In Jail.

The case of Sylvester Brooks, colored, charged
with assaulting woman named Bertha Jack
son about q month ago at her house in o street
alley, published in The STAB at the time was
tried in the Police Court this morning. Brooks.
it was shown, had been visiting the woman 3
house for several years, and on the night OF
the assault, finding another man there, struck
the woman on the head with q lamp. The de-
PENDANT said he had wife and five children
living inthe same alley. He was sentenced to
six months in Jail
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Four Boy Thieves Sentenced.

This morning in the Police Court there were
four defendants in one case. They were Sol
ONION Butler, Robert Watkins and Robert Car
and fifteen years, and Edgar Young. a white
boy, twelve years old. They were charged with
robbing the Office Of Tumelty's coal yard. near
Rock creek, not far from the NJ street bridge
Two of the boys admitted that they broke the
Office window with stone and then robbed
the till Of about -, while the other two waited
near the bridge. Judge Miller fined them $40
each.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
VITAL STATISTICS.

The report of Health Officer Townshend for
the week ending December Is shows: Number
of deaths, 103-white, o.; colored, AZ. Death
rate per LOCO per aunum-white, 1877; colored,
27.3. Total population, ola. Twenty-Five
were under five years Of age, 20 were under one
year old. and % over sixty years. Eighteen Of
the deaths occurred in hospitals and public in
situations. The death by classes were as follows:
Zymotic, 20 constitutional, "A; local, Al; devel-
opmental, 10; violence, 2. The principal causes
OF death were: Diphtheria. 6;consumption, II;
typhoid fever, 6; inalarial fever, 3; pneumo-
2: Fla erippe" !. Births repo,r &C. white
males, II white females; 20 colored males, Ii
colored females. Marriages reported-21 white.
colored.
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The Spokane National Bank Of Sp okane Falls,
Wash, has suspended, owing TO the failure OF
Tuesday afternoon Gov. Steele returned the
kmghsher, OF, capitol bill 70 both houses OF
the legislature with = communication setting
forth his objections to it The Legislature re-
fused to change the bill.
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IpAHo's NEW SENATOR'S.
shoupe, Mcconnell and Dubois fa~-ssa 40
cordipg 90 Agreement.

The program for the election Of the idaAo
Senators, as outlined in yesterdays srsn, -
carried out last night. IL was agreed sAoupe
was to be elected first, then Mcconnell from
the north, then Dubois for six years. The COM
bine controlled 2s votes and Was master Of the
situation. On the first ballot Sboupe received
80 votes and was declared elected. On the
second ballot Mcconnell received % votes md
WAS declared elected. On the third ballot
Dubois was elected by 80 votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

Hon. Gardner G. Hubbard, president Of the
National Geographical Society, will deliver his
annual address at Columbian University Hall
tonight at $50 pm. His subject il south
America" and the general interest In 1.-THE
countries to the south Of u.s. must insure
large audience. Friends of members with
ladies are invited TO be present.
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Children's Christmas Fund,

The following additional contributions to the
children's Christmas fund have been received:
Mrs. Freeman, 80; Miss Coleman, $40; Mrs.
Admiral Murray, IS: Mrs. W. B. Webb, 50: n
friend. So; Mr.. +. F. Andrews. S5. Mrs. Yields
subscription, heretofore announced, should
have been IS instead Of 50, as printed.
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Prof. Newcomb's Russian Vase.

PROF. NeWcOmb's Russian Vase.
Secretary Blaine has addressed letter to the
Secretary Of the Navy informing him that
the State Department is custodian Of q
vase sent by the Pulkowa Astronomical
Observatory Of Russia, through the Russian
minister here, to Prof. Siiaon Newcomb,
superintendent Of the Nautical Almanac,
in appreciation Of the benefit con-
ferred by him on science through
his studies and writings. The vase win be pre-
scented in few days to Prof. Newcomb by the
Secretary Of the Navy. 1t is now standing in
the diplomatic ante-room of the State Depart
highly polished, and cut in . most grace
full design. II stands on Q square
pedestal OF Russian marble, also polished, the
whole being about seven feet high. 1t weighs
ornaments on it and but three lines of inscrip-
ton, written in Russian, on the plinth between
the pedestal and the vase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
A Great SNOW Storm

The recent gale in the east developed ipto /.
great snowstorm, as ii went westward. p-;,-
road trains were snowbound in the AIls.a.,,
mountains and travel generally suspcpa.S
Drifts thirty feet deep are reported IN 80
places In West Virginia Eighteen inch.. -
snow fell at Elmira, N. Y. Street a, s,-M- -
su the lines was abandoned, and ali trsin. ~ ~
badly delayed. There has been rauch 1s...s.s
caused At Aseury Park. Ocean Grove. AVID.
d dna osaes pace along the sosst h9 snow
the baltimore and Ohio railway nesr Hs-.s. . y
burg, va, BY which six employee were hsSlv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
THE STORY OF IT.
A chieflet by the brooklet,
With his gunlet loaded full,
Let 60 q leaden Bullet,
And killed old Sitting Bull.
Recommended for Promotion.

Recommended for Promotion.
The Commissioners have received from Mai.
Moore recommendation that Officer German
be promoted from the ranks and made de-
tective. Officer German has been detailed as
clerk in the detective Office for q number of
years and his promotion would carry with it an
increase of $50 q month in salary, but would
not change his duties, as they have been in the
nature of detective work ever since he was de-
tailed in the Office.
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Installation OF Masonic OfE,eer,.

Alta meeting OF Lafayette Lodge, No. 10.
F.A.A.M., last night the following officers were
installed: James F. Scsggs, VIM; L. G. Wood,
s.w.i I. W. Cridler, J.w.; wv. Townsend,
Sd: A. b. Coolidge, id; L. Chambers, S. ;
II. King, U.s.; j. H. Olcott. secretary; A. f..
Fox, treasurer. The ceremonies were con-
Quoted by ]. A. Sample, grand master Of the
District of Columbia. During the evening the
retiring worshipful master. Mr.. j. ii. Wardle,
was presented with past masters jewel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

Gen. Berdan has written q letter to Francis
Newiands. chairman Of the national silver e1-
ecutive committee, proposing a novel solution
OF the silver coinage problem. Gen Berdan
explains it as follows: 1.-The scheme is to make
dollar Of gold and silver, mechanically COM
bined, by first making q silver coin worth 25
cents, with a hole in the center. and then
pressing plug OF gold in the hole that il worth
seventy-five cents, the number OF grains of
silver employed to he fxed by Congress" The
new dollar, he thinks, would obviate the obiec-
ton to the silse- dollar on account Of its big
neA and the gold dollar on account Of its small
noaA.
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STRUCK A SNAG.

Sinking Of the Steamer Occoquan During
tho Storm Tuesday.
The steamer Occoquan, which has been run
ming between this city and Occoquan, Va, ran
against q snag on the bar of Occoq uaE creek
Tuesday during the storm and stove large
hole in her hull. The boat sank in Q short
while, but all Of her crew got safely ashore.
The craft was owned by Capt. Davis and Henry
Boswell Of this city. It is thought that she viii
be doated in Q few DAYS.
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IN CUSTODY OF THE MARSHAL.
Arrival OF the Alleged Pool Wire Tappers
From Chicago.

Thomas P. Dudley. alias Grayson, and Maggie
Thompson, alias Grayson, the alleged wire tap
pers who were arrested in Chicago, arrived here
last evening in charge Of Marshal Frank Hitch
cock and his deputy, F. b. Hitchcock. They
spent the night at the National Hotel. This
morning the two prisoners were taken to Mar
shall Ransdell's Office at the court house and
turned over to him.
BAIL FIXED AT $500.
Mr.. c. Maurice Smith had aconsultation with
the prisoners, rs counsel, at the marshall g
office, and after q conference with Judge
Hoge district attorney, stated that they had
agreed on $500 as the bail and the court made
an order fixing that sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
The American skater Again wilma.

In the international championship snting
contest at Amsterdam Jos. Donoghue Of New
burg, NY, the amateur champion Of America,
the three-mile race for the amateur cham
pionship of Holland. He covered the distance
in nine minutes and seventeen seconds. The
wind blew less strongly than Wednesday and
there was not so much snow 10 interfere With
the skaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
Who IL THE KNAvE OF CLUBS?

Who rs THE KNAvE OF CLUBS?
He is the man who sells cheap liquor at q
fancy price, by dirt OF some cunning imitation
Of the name Of the superb Maryland Club
Whisky.
Don't mistake any other "Ciub" Whisky for
the Maryland Club" Sold by John h. Ma
gruder.--Adpt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

II Koch's lymph can cure the consumption of
consonants in spelling phthisis, its victory will
be complete.
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SHOOTING STARS.

Sitting Bulls Ghost-with newspaper picture
before him: ''You should thank the Great
Spirit, old man, that you are dead"
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Dispatches TO the oficials Of IN. n.h
ana ono railroad from Ill along ths line ~
tnat Al the divisions are open 10 tre1sc - ~
~ trains are again moving q -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

Fon CHRISTMAS G1rrs.
Our entire stock Of FRENCH BONNETS and thoss Of
Dur own special designs at a GREAT REDUCTION
fkESCH FELT HATS REDUCED FROM q. so
b el.JQ
BoNNErs REDUCED FROM e ros.2a
MRS. u. J. HUNT,
623m l3Oe st. nv.
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m SOCIETY.

The dime museum man holds . lien on the
fat woman for advance salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

IN SOCIETY.
"Oh, Mr.. Chinchilla," she twittered, ''what
q sleepy looking overcoat you have on"
81 beg your pardon" he gasped; 81 don't
quite understand, don't you know"
"Oh, Mr.. Chinchilla, it has so much nap on it.
Ha! Har'
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WAS HIS MIND UNBALANCED.
That's What Prank Wards Counsel Are
Now Trying to Prove.

THE WITNESSES TODAY ARE ALL QUESTIONED
UPON THAT POINT AND THEY TELL MANY STORIES
OF HIS STRANGE ACTIONS AND sAYISos-HIs
RECKLESS SPENDING HoSEY.
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I. b. TowsrK & Son
DIZZY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
1916 7TU ST. NV.
Short Jersey Coats re1.uced FROM - to q, 90
Ilonx Coats. kept over IRON last season. o.. 80.
Gents Kid q owes r~iufed from 81. "a &c a.
Gents Md Gloves reduced from 81 70 80 and Ia
he'd IAbie Linen. fast colors, &c.
All-llnen NsIktns xuOd Re dozen.
Blescbed Tame Linen, 2-r.
1arxs line LADIES', Children'a Gsnts' Hand
ker hiefS
Ladies and Children's Nitts
lArse line Of " uffiers and silk HandksrchiafaL
Assrzchan CApss At
Boys Jaskess aud Knee Pants
Gents 4-ply Linen Collars. loo. Cu6s, lie
Ladies Sinsle and Double Shzwls.
Ladies BlSck Cashmere Shavs, AluRIs and aouhaa
Larxe kuxs reduced 20 e.
Dress Goo.is VI all dee nptions closing out cheap.
Hair Brushes, 1Oc. Boys Windsor 1tes &C. 1Arye
ED Linen Table Covers J0c.
Dress Ginshans. ". Apron Ginxham ), : and g.
P-rfuuery, &c. LANCE Cake Toilet soap, &c. SILK
krinxe. 2s. did
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Fos Ca.,srxls PazsEsrs.
RICH CUT GLASS,
DINNER AND TEA SERVICES,
CAN. JlsH AND ICE CREAM SETS,
BRlC-A-BRAc.
HIAAo AND BANQUET LAMPs.
w. BOrKLKR 4 SON.
ALln aD PHMHA AVE NV.
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CHRISTMAS sTYArEa'

CHRISTMAS STRATEGY.
Republican Senators, in caucus and out,
Are playing q cute game of blocking;
well hang up the Force bill at present." they
say,
"And later wen hang up our stocking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

As the Ward trial progresses the case is be-
coming more interesting. at least to lawyers.
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Grrs Surrs SECURED
AND PRESSED FOR q.

CO.. 5Or Pants. 25r. ; vests. PC. Aiterinr and
DPaag done m best manner. Goods called ior and
x HAHN. eos On g. ~.
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ONE OF THE 400.
''Where have you been?" asked the new Of
fcial's wife when he came in late.
spending the evening at one of Washing
toms 4OO," he replied promptly, and she never
knew what he meant until she learned later
how many saloons there we're at the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19

Jay Gould has bought thousand acres of
land in Kansas-wen wstered, Of course.
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HIS ONLY CHANCE.

HIS ONLY CHANCE.
Benevolent Person-to old tramp: "You
ought to be ashamed of yourself to be begging
at your age
Tramp-indignantly: "How in thunder can
beg at any other age now, I'd like to know.
Gimme nickel"
These be the times when the Kilkenny cats
feel that their traditions have not done them
justice.