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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
BIDS FOR NAVAL VESSELS,

The Contract for the Ammen Ram WIN
Probably Go TO the Bath Iron Company.
The contract for building the Ammen harbor
defense ram, for which proposals were received
Saturday at the Navy Department will prob
ably be awarded to the Bath iron works, the
only bidder. Their price was ESQ. 600. but
they stipulated that the clause providing
for the rejection Of the vessel il she should
fail to make seventeen knots an hour
should be left out of the contract. Secretary
Tracy referred the bid to the board Of construc-
ton, consisting of the chiefs Of the bureaus of
construction, engineering and ordnance, and
this morning they reported TO him that in their
opinion the contract should be awarded
to the Bath company, provided the
objection to the clause were withdrawn.
They preferred this course to readvertising
or building the vessel in a navy yard. The
president of the Bath company, Gen. Thos.
Hyde, who is now in the city, was consulted
and agreed to the conditions after some
thought. The bid will probably now be &C.
cepted.
THE TORPEDO BOAT BIDS.
The other bids for the torpedo boat have
been referred to the chiefs of the bureaus of
engineering and construction and n report is
likely to be made tomorrow.
1t is thought that the bid Of the Herreschod
Company, for a small craft, will be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
As To LEGISLATION.
sitting Bulls Ghost seen.

A ranchman named Tom Hetlum arrived ut
Pierre. s. d.. on saturday, bringing a sensa-
tional story. He says a peaceable Christianized
and scmi-civilized tribe Of Two Kettle Sioux
are now seized with sudden frenzy, aud are i'm
itating the widest orgies of the ghost dance in
dulged in by the hostiles. His account is ~
follows: Might before last some Indians were
returning from a little social gathering when u
sight met their ewes that chilled them to the
bone. One of their number directed attention
10 the top of bluff, and there stood figure in
white perfectly motionless. Suddenly, one Of
The phantom suddenly commenced waving an
arm. as if motioning them TO follow. and with
the speed of bird glided from hill top 20 hill
top, finally disappearing in the direction of the
Bad Lands. Sitting Bull is thus identified AZ
really the long-danced-for Messiah. reckoning
them to join his followers aud ayenge his spirit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
A TRAIN wRECKER CAUGHT.
His Well-Laid Plan to Rob the Pay c.
Frustrated.


Frustrated.
An attempt was made to wreck way train on
the l.. N. o. and T. railroad near Woodville.
Miss. on Saturday. The engineer in turning
the curve saw a man at distance of forty yards
deliberately pull a raj away. He Immediately
reversed his engine and called for brakes, but
it was too late, and ere the echo of the whistle
had died away the entire train was a wrec.s.
The wrecker retreated on run and before he
had taken many steps Detective Laird started
after him. He continued on his race for es-
cape. but was captured as he was about to enter
his house. He has been identified as S. A.
Bradford. The motive that prompted the deed
was to rob the car, as it was supposed that Pay
master French had about $4,000 aboard.
The crew OF the wrecked train consisted of
the following. all more br less injured: Mr.
Bryant, roadmaster. receiving very painful and
perhaps mortal injuries Col. ]. H. French.
paymaster, slight wounds about the ribs and
face; VIM. l. Harris, clerk. slightly injured;
Conductor JEFF Smith, bruised about the body:
Engineer ID. B. Brown, shoulder dislocated:
colOred fireman and cook bruised about the
face; Railroad Detectives Laird and Anthony.
both injured on arms and legs. The disaster
was planned several months ago by Bradford
and another. w. F. Fugler overheard them
and informed the railway officials. The crew
of the train were prepared, but the wreckers'
attempt was made sooner than was expected.
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Beautiful Decorative Work.

The. display of artistic work by Miss Stevens,
shown Mt the Elsmere, on H street, constitutes
a display, though modest in proportions as in
range that is entitled to consideration.
Although self taught, and progressing in the
face of adverse circumstances, Miss Stevens has
won such recognition from high authorities as
might be envied by artists of fa: more expert
ence and pretensiOr. At Ia competitive exhibit
tion-recently held in the Royal Institute of
Painters in Water Colors, in London, where the
judges were no less competen. and cxacting
artists than Sir John Z. Millais, G.. H. Bough-
ton and Marcus Stone, she carried away the
first prize, as the certificate in her possession
testites. This endorsement ought to convince
doubters that she has great artistic talent, and
ut the same time lead to her engagement to
beautify some of the splendid homes now being
erected in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
A Fakir's Trick.

"Who is there in the crowd who will give me
80 cents for this lOt?''
The man who asked the question was street
fakir who stood in the midst of crowd at 7th
and n streets late Saturday night.
II will, }" chorused dozen or more voices.
Each was anxious to purchase piece of soap in
an envelope because the fakir represented that
he had put a dollar in each package. Those
who were in the crowd saw him, as they sup
posed, put the money in the envelopes, but
when they were opened the money was not
there. When the fakir succeeded in scooping
in dozen or more half dollar pieces he
jumped on a street car and tried to get away,
but was prevented by one Of the victims, who
pulled him from the car and caused his arrest
The fakir gave his name as Chas. Plant
When the case was investigated by Prosecut-
this morning the fakir promised to leave the
city before O'Clock this evening and he was
thefeapon release.
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A FEAST AT TIRE WORK HOUSE.
Preparations for q Great Christmas Dim,
ut the Washington Asylum. -

Preparations for. Great Christians Dinner
ut the Washington Asylum.
There will be about COO persons to feed
within the walls Of the Washington Asylum
Christmas. This number includes the inmates
of the aims house. hospital and work house.
Christmas day Is the only day in the year that
the prisoners get anything but prison rations
and it is the day above all others that the sick
and the paupcrs are given an exceptionally
good dinner.
The prisoners look forward to that day with
about the same eagerness as that with which
child looks forward to the coming OF Santa
Claus, and already some of them are dieting
themselves for that unusual event. The bill OF
fare has already been prepared and tomorrow
or next day the cooks will begin preparations
for the dinner. The dinner to be- served il 70
consist of roast turkey and dressing. roast pork.
with mashed potatoes and turnips, sweet po-
tatoes, boiled onions and celery,
For dessert, mince pie and oranges
and apples viii be served. Tho Christmas sup
per for the old folks in the aims house viii also
be something out of the usual order. while that
served to the prisoners will be the same as on
other days. The prisoners, however, will not
need much supper, AZ the turkey and mince
pie will last them for at least a whole day, and
If the prison physician does not have his hands
full during the evening it viii surprise him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22

L. b. TowsEn 4 Son.
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
1915 TIL ST. NV.
Short Jersey Coats rviueed from 81 to O.. 90
Long Coats, Kept over from last season. 1l.Ol
Gents Hid Gloves resilic ell from l. 10 TO 81
GENTS Kid Gloves reduced from u TO 30 and 75c.
HE'D able Linen. last rolors, re.
All-l.nen NaYkihs, wood SIZE. syjc. per dozen.
bleached Table Linen. III.
larye line Vi Lahes. Children's and Gents Hand
kerchiess-
Ladies and Children's Mitts.
1Arxe liIe of Muft,rrs and Stlk Handkefchiefa
Astrachan CaIe> at cost.
bpys Jackets and Knee Pants.
Gents' Apply Iinen toiiaIs, iUc. Cuds. iSc.
Ladies Single and Double shswls.
LAME Russ reduced to -. Z
Dress GOODS Of all descriptions cl6Slng out cheap.
Hair brushes. tur. Boys Windsor 1iea DC. Large
Red Linen Table Covers. JOc.
Dress t,ilgharns. 81. Apron Ginxham 6, z and &C.
Perfuliery, "a. Large Cake Toilet soap, &c. Silk
Fringe, Ia. did
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Killed for Making Christmas Prsssass.

Killed for Making Christmas Presents.
Henry Christensen, sixty-one years old,
choked his aged wife TO death in the bed room
of his home, at 7l09 Drexel avenue, Chicago,
and cut his own throat some time during Sat-
urday night. 1t is difficult to find . motive for
the crime. Christensen was somewhat morose
and taciturn, but was usually quarrelsome. His
sOn-in-law suggests that he was somewhat jeal-
Gus Of his wife. She was knitting stockings for
Christmas presents and this did not please the
husband and he frequently objected. Possibly
this enraged him that night, a. she frequently
sat mp to knit after he wanted her 10 90 10 bed.
The suppositiop is thst she did not 60 10 bed
when he wished and he threw her ON the bed
and then, in . at of Salous fury, choked the
life out Of her. She was found In the bed. but
with her clothes ON. -Christimsen was alDo In
the bed BY her hide, but was undressed-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
The Worlds Fair stion.

II Is understood that the President has COM
pleted his examination Of the papers submitted
to him by the worlds fair people and has
concluded to issue his proclamation. At
all events there are evidences that the
State Department is at present interested
in the matter. the officials there having
adopted diplomatic tone Of caution
in speaking of the proclamation that usually
signifies that they know more about n subject
than they care to tell. This tone is quite
prevalent throughout the department, and
those who know the symptoms are laying even
bets that the proclamation will now be delayed
only few hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
DESTROYING GOVERNMENT VESSELS
Many Cases Where Attempts Have Been
Made to Sink Ships.

Many Cases Where Attempts Have Been
Made to Sink Ships.
The recent efforts to destroy government
property in the New York navy yard are not
the first attempts Of this Sort
There are many instances to be heard of at
the Navy Department, and especially now in
the discussion that is going on about the incl
dents i'll New York. The U.S.S. Ironclad was
burned at the dock in the League Island yard
in 1872. rs il is alleged. by discontcnted work.
men. The Delaware was sunk in her slip ut
Philadelphia. This was thought to be done by
persons who wished to buy her.
The Boston was recently found to be settling
just after leaving dry dock and here come the
attempts to sink the Galena, Miantonomah and
Terror, These troubles usually arise, it is
eiaimed, from the appointment Of political
workers to places in the navy yards No Off
ciai word d the vandalism in the New York
yard has yet been received at the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
Fatal Fight % a Steamboat.

The steamer Big Sandy was the scene Of a
terrible tragedy yesterday afternoon imme-
diately after leaving Evansville. Ind. The
crew Of the sunken Ohio was aboard the Sandy,
being taken to Cincinnati. 1t gave the officers
Of the boat a great deal Of tronble during the
up trip; After the boat left her general row
clubs were used, being -precipitated by raid
on the cooks quarters. One of the Ohio's
rousters drew q revolver and attempted to use
it on the cook, when the latter drew revolver
and fred into the crowd, killing two and
Wounding one fatally.
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Succi's Mig Fe>st.

When signor succi, who has Just tasted sortv-
1--WE days in New York, arose from sIeep vesser.
day, after long slumber which he fan int.
soon after his feat was ended at $40 saturday
night, an elaborate meal was placed befor, h;rn.
He ate With extraordinary relish. FoIIo,in,
10 the menu: Anchovies with butter. cb,cleD
soup with rice, fried smelts fried calves brain
quail on toast, cocoa padding, fruit confcs,
tons ice cream, ooaee, one-kalf pint Rorsis
sa one-nan pint grand sec. sueci occupied
him. He never faltered. but ate vitS & -
that puzzled even George Frsucia Tr.i6 -
uas present ct 6uccfs fssst
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THE CHRISTMAS CLCB.
Final Arrangement. for the Dinner Msse ~
Meeting Today.

Meeting To-day.
The annual entertainment OF the Children's
Christmas Club, district No. 2. will be given 81
National Rifles Hall next Saturday afternoon
at o'clock Six hundred tickets will be issued.
and IL 10 needless 20 say that there vii be
at least that many hungry small children
on hand 90 enjoy the kindness OF the
children who are better provided for and who
are furnishing them with this treat There
sill be all sorts Of amusements provided Tor
their entertainment in addition Co the refresh
ments. WHICH the experience II past years hos
shown make up par, 81 the days pleasure
that cannot he improved upon. Mr.. r. b. Hay
VIII othciate rs Santa Claus and distribute the
presents from the Christmas tree 10 every child
m the hall. Besides this there will be a Punch
and Judy show and music. both Instrumental
and vocal. Through the courtesy Of the Secre-
tary OF the NAVY a portion Of the Marine Band
viii he present 20 entertain the children during
and after the dinnar
The ladies who are interested in the club
held The hnal meeting to make arrangements
Tor the dinner this morning. Although there
nave been good many liberal subscriptions
there Is still not enough in the treasury 90
make IL certain that the entertainment will be
success from financial point Of view. con-
siderable amount Is needed Vet aud anv further
subscriptions should've semitic Miss Strong, l&Ii
street. Additional subscriptions have been re-
Seived a. follows: Mrs. Admiral Rogers. IS;
tdrs Senator Mcmillan, slO; Miss Browning
81; Mr. simpson and Ruth Emery. IS: Mrs
Salter. -: Mr.. II. Smith. IS: Mrs. A. G. Haupt
So: Mrs. Nj. W. indingtcn. IS: Mrs. frothing-
ham. -; Mrs. Senator Stewart, -2.50: Mrs
McCreary, 81: Max and Barbara hartmann
g; Mrs Totten, IS. Mr.. kellogg
IL Or. Toner, 81; Anonymous. sl.5o; Mrs
John Hay. IS; Mrs. 4. r. Perry. s5: Mr.. W
u. Speare. IS; Mr.. :. II. Kaufmann, s5: Mr.
Flora A. Brown. 81; Mrs. Chamberlain and
Mrs Stuart. 81: an eN-newsboy. Ell; Helen and
Allan Gait. Soc; Mrs. Paine, in memory az
little Elsie Sumner Paine. IS: Miss Strong, for
the printing Of badges and tickets. Christmas
tree, j. II. Small Total s2so 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
The Propose., French r.r,m

The tariff committee Of the French chamber
of deputies have made number Of important
alterations in the government bill, including
an increase Of the tariff on WOODEN cloths
weighing from Isl to 400 grammes per square
metre to 27o francs as the maximum and go
francs AZ the minimum. On wooden cloths
OF greater weight. the tariff II increased 10
francs. A duty Of IS francs as the minimum
per double hundredWeight on cotton. and
woods from India and China, 10 francs ON cot
tons from other countries and II francs ON UNI
picked cotton are among the committees pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
To o Washfngton Bidder.

The Secretary Of the Navy has decided to
award the contract for constructing dry dock
at Port Royal, SC, to Justin Mccarthy Of this
city, provided he accepts the notifications in
his plans proposed by the government. His
bid was the lowest of the four received and
amounted to S418, 915.57. His plans were for Q
dry dock patented by J. Won inertia, an archi-
tect OF this city. He will probably accept the
contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
Transfer of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been fled as follows: d.
O'Donohue ct al. to s. E. Allen, jr., part 81,
It's addition. 10 Georgetown; s.. T. E. wagga-
man to ]. NJ. Henderson, lots Q to 5, block z,
and to II, block 8. LIE Droit Park; s.. C. A.
Bradley to G. G. Lightfoot, 50. zoos; g.. G. C.
Lightfoot to J. F. Batchelder same property;
e. j. A. Goldstein to Edith H. Phiflippi,
part block 2, Trinidad; S3,418. j. +. Staub TO
Amanda E.. Bowling, part 10, 50. 1O1, George
town; g. L. s. Nicholson to Amanda PenrOd,
lots and 2, 50. SO, brookland; sl,s3O. J. W.
Harper to. Elizabeth A. Dyer, sub les, SO. 675;
ESQ. N. Young to Jas. Greenleaf, 90, 39i; g..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
THE KNIGHTS AND THE ALLIANCE.
Talk With General Master Workman
Powderly-A Constitutional Convention.


In an interview in the Philadelphia Times
General Master Workman Powderly. in reply to
a question whether he would take any political
action independent of the Farmers Alliance,
said:
II shall follow the course laid down by the
general assembly. We shall act in accord with
each other all the way through. But the words
independent political action. if understood
right, would settle the question in the minds Of
the people. We mean simply that in joining
our forces We frame platform upon which as
an organization stand. not necessarily %
form new political party. but a political
movement having a definite object in view.
IL IL upon this basis that shall issue a call 90
all labor leaders, social reformers. single tax
men, IN fact anybody who desires the success Of
the labor movement TO meet in convention.
Our object will be To discuss the labor problem
IN all Its aspects and 90 attempt the making Of
a platform which will satisfy all to such an ex-
tent that they will work for it,"
TO BRING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS.
''You want to bring order out of chaos. Mr..
Powderly. do You think that possible?''
Il think that an attempt will do no harm"
''When will You hold this convention, and
where?'
Il am not certain Of the time, but the place
will be Washington. ID. &.
What is the condition of the Knights at pres
entY"
Very good. The reports that tie order il
gong down numerically are all nonsense. The
statement Is based upon the reduction in the
income of the per capita tax. and il is supposed
that because this has decreased the member
ship has decreased. This is not 80. The cause
Is that a large number Of our assemblies have
been made exempt from Tn Ration for q period
but I'm spite of tins our finances are IN good
condition and there is a surplus in our treas
ury.'
"A statement has been made that YOU have
made two loans from the glass blowers Of New
Jersey, one of 5000 in lsss and one Of Is 900
this year, for the purpose OF covering deficit
IN your treasury. IL there any truth in it2'
NO; none in the least. We have not Dor
rowed money from anybody. for we are under
no necessity to do so. Our surplus is an honest
one in every respact."
As TO LEGISLATION.
When asked as % what he was going 20 do
in regard to Legislation, Mr.. Powderly said:
I've can do but little in Congress, for il has
shelved all other legislation but the force bill.
consequently labor will not Ice noticed. But
our state Legislative committees are getting
down to work. especially in Pennsylvania, and
we shall be heard from I'm the assemblies. We
shall press the Australian ballot system i'm every
direction and by every means possible. and in
order to get il before the people we shall de-
mand constitutional convention. In this state
a constitutional convention is a sure thing. and
think the Australian ballot will be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
DIR. A, r. Augusta Dead.

DR.. A. T. Augusta, the wellknown colered
pEysici N, died at his residence. 1919 L street,
about O'Clock last evening. He was a native
of Pennsylvania, but was educated in Canada
When the war broke out he was appointed a
surgeon in the army and was prob
ably the first colored man appointed to that
position. At the close of the war he
located on 10th street near NJ and built up a
large practice, which followed him to his late
location on l. street. DR.. Augusta. while de-
voted to his profession, was interested some
what in real estate and by some judicious in
vestments had added considerably to his wealth.
He leaves a widow, but no children.
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Declared TO BE y

Declared TO he . "sensible and sane Man. %
Some time ago H. r. C. Foster, an attorney
of fernando, Miss, shot and killed another at
torney, C. r. Brice, owing TO domestic trouble.
in which the name OF Fosters wife was impli-
Gated After thoroughly investigating the case
the jury declined to return an indictment
against Foster, ON the ground that he had acted
the part OF sensible and sane man. who vim
dicated the law and acted in accordance vith
the sentiments of every honorable, brave. true.
noble and virtuous man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22
Real Estate Matters,

Jas. Lowndes has bought for $4,000 Of vir-
ginia G. Huidekoper sub 8, square 1913, 81! feet
front on X between Connecticut avenue and
18th street northwest.
F.W. Clements has purchased of FIN. Gideon
Tor o., $50 sub 1874, square 206, 1868 by 80 feet
on Pierce place, between 8, T and I4th and 18th
streets northwest.
VS.. Bramhall has purchased for 5000 of
Caroline E. Hall sub 10, square So, IS by 80
feet on 2lst between N and o streets north
west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-22

ANOTHER ONE.
"Come here Mckinley bill," called q K street
woman to huge mastif which came bounding
through the hall.
Mckinley bill?" queried her visitor. THAT s
funny. What do you call him that for?"
because that's his NAME"
Eyes, understand; but why did you give
him such n name?'
"Oh, he's such great protection, don't you
know" and the dog howled
The loafer may never get rich, but he always
has q corner on the street.
spring wagon is just as comfortable in the
mild winter Of this latitude.
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The Newfoundland Question.

A continuance Of the modus vivendi concern
ing Newfoundland has been definitely arranged
between France and England under distinct
stipulation that the English government shall
settle the difficulty during the interval with or
without the assent of the Newfoundland par Ria
ment. France is willing to cede her rights on
the French shore If England gives her in re-
turn the BURN peninsula, between Plaissancs
and Fortune bays, q fine herring fishery and
good bait ground. 1t is believed that England
will not agree to such . considerable accession
of territory by France.
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BARGAINS In SEAL SKIN.

OUR JACKETS. sACQUES AND SHOULDER
CAPES IN SEAL SKIN will lie offered at = reduction
Having large stock SD before the advance
prepared TO sell them below the prices charged il
New York. Ali reliable goods at low prices.
Mxrten. Astrsa han. Beaver. Persian Lamb. Wool
Seal and Coney Capes at low prices.
A few Garments in Plush ut prime cost. NUTS t.
match at e.
Fur Trimming in every variety.
DUNLAPS NEW YORK HATS
Holiday
UMBRELLAS AND CANES.
wILLETT RUOFF.
HATTERS AND FURRIERS,
DIS 800 Pennsylvania ave.
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Cardinal Gibbons for Pope..

A-cable dispatch from Paris says: The next
election of a pope is now an early probability
The whole influence Of France vii be directed
to the selection Of, a cardinal favorable to the
republic. The candidates. for the papacy who
would be satisfactory to France are Cardinals
Lavigerie, Zigliara, Rahaele Monaco 10 valetta
and Gibbons. The last named cardinals i'm
partial treatment Of republican countries make
IAvigefis.