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The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
Washington stock EXCHANGE.

Reported for The CRiric by Gurley &
Stevens, real estate and local securities,
1885 + street northwest.
Salcs-Regular call, IL o'clock NJ
Col. Nat. Bank, 10 at 1862. Wash. Gas, %
at i0s; % az lOl % at iOR; 25 nj i0a; - at
400. L. 5. Electric Light; 10 at 1885, at
13s; 3 ct 1873.
Miscellaneous Bonds-w. & G. r. r.
1910 6s, R'03-'23, 100; w. Il G. X. Il. con.
vertible Gs, lO5; Wash. Market Co.,
LIST mort. 6s, los; Wash. 1t. Infantry, list,
Cs 1904, 90; Wash. 1t. Infantry, 2d, Is,
1904 OF; Wash. Gaslight Co.., Ser. A, Gs,
III; Wash Gaslight Co., Ser. u, Gs, III;
American Security and Trust, rs, 100.
National Bank StoclIs--Bank of Wash
ington, 1870; Bank of Republic, 260; Metro
politan, go; Central, 800; Farmers and
Mechanics, 100; Citizens, 10; Columbia,
100; Capital, l90 West End, 05; Traders
40.
Railroad stocks-Wash. and Geo, 2Os;
Street, 80; Eckton & Sol. Home, 56l.
Insurance Stocks = Fircmcns. 80;
Franklin, 30; Metropolitan, 81; National
Union, II; Arlington, 165; Corcoran, 6Si
Columbia, la; German American, l6);
Potomac, 49, Riggs, "a; Peoples, 8; Lin
coin, 5; Commercial, 4.
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estat,
Title, 100; Columbia Title, 81.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-Wash'
ington Gas, 40l; Georgetown Gas, AS
U. $. Electric Light; 1856.
Telephone Stocks--Pcnnsylvania 25;
American Graphophone y.
Miscellaneous Washington Mar
ket, 10; Wash. Safe Deposit, 100; Pneu
matte Gun Carriage, Z; Wash. Loan
Trust Co., AZ; American Security Il Trus
Co., G9.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
LECTURING MIR. BLAINE,
The London "Standard" on the Behr
Ing Sea Difficulty.

Ing Sea Difficulty.
LONDON, Jan. 5.--Thc STANDARD, COM
menting on the recent phases of the Behr-
ing Sea dispute, says that the matter
wears very unpleasant aspect. Even
the possibility of a rupture between Eng
land and the United States, the paper con-
Times, cannot be mentioned without n
feeling of deep regret. The United States,
says the Standard, may count upon con-
tinuance of that full measure Of patience,
courtesy and firmness which England has
already displayed i'm the settlement of this
vexed question. The article then sig
nifcant1y adds:
"But Mr.. Blaine would do well to bear
in mind that the firmness will be com
mensurate, should the moment arrive for
its exercise, with the patience and courtesy
with which he has so far been treated
himself wrong"
Referring to the absence from London
at this juncture of the United States Min
lister, the Standard says:
"Mr. Lincoln cannot too soon return
and devote himself to ascertaining the in
tentions of our foreign office and com
municating them to his Government"
There is not person in England but
would hear with profound regret that shots
American vessels, except in courtesy
But it would excite greater regret to hear
that the British flag had been insulted
and the national honor had not been vim.
dictated by prompt reprisals, but we will
never believe that the American people
will suffer its public servants to force Q
conflict by wanton outrage on our flag
We gladly bow to the tribunal of inter
national law, but not to the nod OF
Blaine. We trust he will not persist in q
menace which is certain to be resented
and resisted"
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
A Fog Condenser.


Fog-bothered londoners will be rejoioed
to hear that an inventor claims to have
hit upon plan for condensing fog, pack
ing ii in air-tight canvas bags, and dump
ing il in the sea. 1t is done by electricity,
of course; and several thousand cubic feet
of fog, the inventor estimates, can be con
densod by single stroke of his electrical
automatic fog pump. That man and his
pump are wanted IN London just now,
A fortune would be his remuneration IL
successful, and he might make another by
forming syndicate to utilize the carbon
extracted from the yapor. 1t would need
powerful pumps to tackle London fog
which might have to be broken up first
with u snow plough; but there is certainly
something pleasing in the idea Of getting
a metropolitan fog carted off as if ii We're
mere snowfall. Curiously enough, the
fog-dispeller halls from British Columbia,
not from Connecticut,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
Indictments Returned.

The grand jury returned the following
indictments this afternoon:
James Byrnes, for the murder of Robert
Kicks on September .; w. w. Gould, for
selling lottery tickets; Frederick Barker
and George Barker, for keeping policy
shop; Charles Kcnzig, keeping policy
shop; Charles Strang, keepingpoli shop;
Robert Hughes, alias Robert Smith, VIC
lation policy laws; Robert ID. Ruiln, false
Lucas, robbery; Frank Dixon, larceny;
Johanna Quill, larceny; Joseph Lambert,
house-breaking; Joseph Brown, larceny;
Thomas Walker, forgery OF a note for 80
on Patrick Moore; Chas. Branson, alias Jas.
Ross, house breaking; Maxwell Payne,
assault with intent to commit rape Henry
c. Stewart, larceny of sl60 from Frank n.
Loving; Thomas Walton and William
Brown, violation of act to suppress gam
ing; John Cation, house breaking at night;
Samuel Lloyd, false pretense.
The following cases were ignored:
John Jackson, violation of the policy
law; William II. Barlow, violation of the
policy law Samuel Harris, violation of
the policy law; Nathaniel Jordan, assault
with intent to kill James IL. Dabney De
cember g. William Pratt, assault with in
tent to kill Mollie Pratt December %.
Just before adjourning the grand jury
room. The foreman, Morgan II. God
dard, presented each member with gift,
and received himself handsome gold.
headed cane. This was presented to him
by b. +. Lloyd, OH behalf of his col.
leagues.
Resolutions were also passed regretting
the death of Randolph Coyle, and resolv-
ing that in his death his family lost a low
ing husband and father, and the Govern
ment faithful officer. These resolutions
were entered on the minutes.
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RANDOLPH CoYLE DEAD.
The Criminal Court Adjourns rs
Mark of Rpsppct.


An interesting legal career was brought
suddenly to an end yesterday morning
when Assistant United States District At
torney Randolph Coylc died at his home in
Georgetown. Having caught a violent
cold during the recent snow storm, Mr..
Coyle was confined TO his bed and was
slowly rccuperating, when he received a
sudden stroke of paralysis on Saturday
night. He survived for few hours, but
did not recover consciousness. He passed
away at 1870 o'clock.
Mr.. Coylc was born in Washington
forty-seven years ago last September
When quite a,young man he was appointed
assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of
the United States. He studied law and
was graduated by the Columbian Law
School. Soon alterward, rcsipning the
supreme Court clerkship, he became secrc-
tnry of the Mexican Claims Commission.
After its labors were ended he was APP
pointed, some fifteen years ago, to the
position held by him at the time of his
death. He was prosecutor in the Police
Court at first, but afterward was transferred
to the Criminal Court For u number OF
years past, however, he has had general
supervision of the criminal proceedings in
the District under Judge lIoge.
He was n very thorough and careful
lawyer. lie framed the Indictment in the
Guiteau case, which was always regarded
as y wonderfully complete one leaving
no loophole for escape.
Mr.. Coyle leaves widow and four chill
dren.
This afternoon at o'clock the Bar As
sociation met in the City Hall and passed
resolutions expressing regret for the death
of their colleague, and coincidence to his
bereaved family.
out of respect for the memory of Mr..
Coyle the Criminal Court adjourned this
morning on the motion of Mr.. Clagett. In
| moving the adjournment Mr.. Clagett
spoke briefly and slowly and displayed
considerable emotion. "My feelings do
not permit me to enter into an euogy of
Randolph Coyle," he said. "IIe was be-
loved and honored by his associates and
respected by the community. lie has
gone to his reward and has left behind
him name of which anybody might be
proud"
Silence prevailed when Mr.. Clagett
took his seat and for q few moments
| Chief Justice Bingham did not speak
had the pleasure of appointing Mr.. Coyle
and all that has been said by Mr.. Clagett
| fully appreciate. As was not directly
associated with him do not realize to tn,
| full extent that he does the death of Mr.
| Coyle. He was always esteemed very
highly as a lawyer. His character wa,
certainly of the very highest and most
excellent. The court is adjourned out OF
respect for the memory of our associate
District Attorney Molouey announced
the death of Assistant District Attorney
| Coyle in the Police Court at the time Of
| adjournment. He said that man hat
been lost to the community Of whom al
were proud and whose legal knowledg,
was not disputed.
| Judge Miller, in reply, said that al
would sincerely regret the death, not only
ON account of his great ability in DRAWN,
legal documents, but also on account o
his many traits of character.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS.
The Commissioners in Favor of Tri
ennial Assessments.

ennial Assessments.
Some time since the House District
Committee sent to the District Commits
sioners House bill 1905, bill "to pro-
vide for assessment of real estate in the
District Of Columbia in 1891, and every
three years thereafter" with q request
ject.
The Commissioners reply was received
to-day. They approve the bill with the
exception of section IL, and recommend
the following substitute for that Sec
tom
Sec. H. That the Commissioners are
hereby authorized and empowered, If in
their Judgment the first assessment under
this act cannot be completed lin the time
provided for in sections and 9), to post
pone the requirements therein provided
FOR to such other dates as will give sutii-
cient time for the Board of Assessors and
the Board of Equalization and Re
view to fully complete said first
assessment, and the Commissioners
are also authorized and empowered
to postpone the collection of the first half
the tax becoming due and payable No
vember /, 1891, until such time as the first
assessment under this act is fully COM
pleted and the assessor ready to furnish
the tax bills. Provided, That such post
ponement shall not extend beyond the
time when the second half of the tax be-
comes due and payable under existing
law.
Provided further: That the Commits
sioners shall give thirty days notice by
six consecutive publications in not exceed
ing three newspapers published in the
city of Washington of the day to which
said postponement is made.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05

On Saturday night Lieutenant Kelley,
Sergeant Boyle and Detective Block and
q squad of officers from the Sixth Pre-
cinct made raid ON the Winthrop Club,
at the corner of Sixth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. They found quantity of
checks and cards and two round tables,
but no game in progress. There Were n
number of men in the place and they
were all taken into custody rs witnesses,
The case was called in the Police Court
this afternoon, when John James was
charged with maintaining gaming table,
and Samuel Gassenheimer with permitting
one To be set up on the premises. Augustus
Krauskopf and George McAllister were
first called as witnesses. The latter adj
mittod that he played poker every
night he Went TO the club and that
he never had any time to devote TO liter
AIRY exercises. There was kitty kept
in which rake-oif was deposited for
drinks and refreshments. James Jacobs
said he often went there to read the
papers and write letters. Occasionally he
would participate in q game OF cribbagc,
poker or seven up,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
MARRIED.

CONRY- LEAClI.-On June %, 1890, at the
parsonage OF Trinity Church, by Rev, Thomas
q. Addison, Edward u. Conry and Daisy NJ,
Leach.
--WIlITTEMORE.--On Tuesday,
December ~ 1890, at the residence of the
brides parents in Norfolk, Va, by the Rev,
Father Dougherty, George u. jackson OF
Washington, ID. T., 10 Hester NJ, Whlttemore
OF Norfolk Va,
ER-WO0DNUTT.-O Janu-
airy /, 1891, at 1902 seventh street northwest, by
the Rev. n, 5, Wyncoop, A. NJ, L. Masch-
meyer and Annie NJ. Woodruff.
N-BErTES. AT the residence OF
the brides parents, December 81, 1870, at
O'Clock, by the Rev, Rush Il, Shippen, Robert
D. rarkman and Josephine Bettes, both of
Washington.
WRIGHT GODFREY AT tho residence of
the brides aunt, Mrs, u. ID. Hilton, January /,
1891, NJ o'clock, by the Rev, Joel Brown, VIM,
7, Wright OF Long Branch, ~ d., and Lille NJ,
Godfrey
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
Did the Prince Come Between Them


The long and curious intimacy between
Lille Langtry and Fred. Gebhard seems
to have been interrupted forever. The re-
lations were strained at the time Langtry
left this country the last time but when
Gerhard heard that the fair creature was
i'll in London he started at once across the
ocean, determined to effect u reconcilia-
ton. As soon as he got to London he
FASTENED to call on Langtry.
As luck would have it, he arrived at her
hotel at the very time when the Prince of
Wales was paying his respects to the lady.
His card was returned with the message
that he would have to wait awhile-that
Mrs. Langtry could receive no other Wis
itor while his Royal Highness was calling.
Words would fail to convey even an
idea of the intensity of Mr.. Gebhards
wrath; he ilounced out of the hotel, went
gage and started for Liverpool by the first
train,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
ON THE BLUE DANUBE.
The Ice Broke and Many Lives WeI

The Ice Broke ana many Lives were
Lost.
PEsTH, Jan. 5.-The ice-covered surface
of the river Danube, between Bufa and
Pesth, was yesterday the scene of start
ling tragedy. A crowd of merry-makers
were holding high carnival on the ice,
when, after series of loud and sharp re-
ports, the ice broke in number of
places, and great assures, through which
ran the clear water of the river, appeared,
confronting the skaters and cutting them
off from the shores. Panic Immediately
seized upon the isolated groups, and, in
a general rush for safety which followed,
The terrified skaters either dashed into,
were crowded, or We're drawn into the
swift running water and were sucked
under the ice and swept away.
Everything possible was done by those
who escaped and by those who were OBJ
serving the recently happy and cheerful
scene from the shore to rescue the unfor-
tunate victims. Many were saved at the
moment when death seemed inevitable.
1t is, however, known that number of
persons who We're on the river at the time
Of the catastrophe are missing, and il is
feared that they were drowned.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05

CONLE,-In Georgetown, u. C., on sunday
morning, January 4, 1891, Randolph COyle
RUFF.-At his late residence No. 2l33 T.
street northwest, ON sunday morning, January
I, John A. Run, In the 18th year OF hi age
The funeral services Will he held ut tho
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church,
FOur-and-a,half and G streets northwest, On
Tuesday, January q, at O'Clock p m.
FERGUSON,-On Saturday, January 2, 1871,
at d;i5 p, m, benjamin s., beloved husband OF
Martha Il. Ferguson, aged 10 years and
months.
STEVENSON January 3, 1891, Ann A.,
aged 90, at her residence, 100 II street north
west.
TONER Suddenly, on January b 1891, ~
ESQ p, M, Alice r., beloved child or Edward Y,
and 'rillie II. Toner
ABELL.-At Providence Hospital, on Janu
AIRY ,, 1891, at IL O'Clock M, Bernard, beloved
son OF James r. and Susan =. Abel, formerly
of 81. Mary's County, Md, aged 81 years.
BLIss-on saturday, January 8, 1891, at
0:lO u. NJ, OF consumption, Carrie l., Bliss
daughter OF the late Charles II, Bliss.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
THE HON. TIM CAMPBELL.
Report that He IL to Commit Matri
mony-His Doubtful Denial.

Report that He 10 to Commit Matri-
mony-His Doubtful Denial.
There is story going the rounds of the
press TO the effect that Congressman-elect
Timothy John Campbell Is soon to be
married to pretty Department clerk. It
is also said that Grover Cleveland and
David Bennett Hill, both of whom are
bosom friends of Mr.. Campbell, have
promised to be present at the wedding
ceremony and have agreed to bury the
Ratchet and to kiss and make up. And it
is further said that Mr.. Campbell's bache-
lor uncle, who lives in st: Louis, will
lars as wedding gift to the bride.
Judge Campbell is now in Washington.
He is staying at Brooks Congressional
Hotel, on Capitol Hill. The Judge was
seen by a CMTIc reporter this afternoon.
He looked radiantly happy. Being asked
n congratulations were in order, Judge
Campbell said
"Oh, have Just run down to Washing
"But, Judge" asked the reporter
when docs the wedding ceremony talk
placer"
~ haven't given the Speakership contes
the least consideration. don't know wha
The New York delegation will do in tn
matter, but for my part am in favor
Mr.. Covert of the First district"
But, Judge" interrupted the reporter,
81 have not asked you about the Speaker
ship, | asked you about this story that
you We're about to leave the Brotherhood
of Bachelors"
''Yes, yes, yes" responded the Judge.
81 heard something Of that myself"
SIS il true?'
81 am good friend of ex-President
Cleveland and Governor Hill both, and
have rich bachelor uncle in st. Louis.
am SO deeply attached TO both Cleveland
and Hill that | would make any reason.
uncle were to ask me for favor would
grant II at once"
In spite of the Judges good-natured
half-denial, 1t is generally believed that he
in contemplating matrimony.
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THERE MAY BE AN INVESTIGATION.
The Resolution Concerning the Alleged
GIIrcr PnnI Cnnaidnrcd.

The Resolution Concerning the Alleged
Silver Pool Considered.
The House Committee on Rules to-day
discussed Congressman Dockery's rosolu-
ton for an investigation concerning the
alleged silver pool among members of
Congress, but came to no conclusion on IT,.
The committee is favorable to reporting
the resolution favorably, but some of the
members are undecided whether this
should be done in the absence of sufficient
evidence that pool existed.
II is believed, however that the COM
mittce will come to some sort of an agree
ment tomorrow, and it is probable that
this agreement will he to report the reso-
luton favorably. If the Investigation is
ordered some difficulty will he expert
enccd in securing the testimony of
The principal witness, cx-Congrcssman
Congor Of Iowa, who was chairman of the
Coinage Committee of the House when
the silver bill was passed, and who is
now Minister to Brazil
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
JUSTICE BROWN INSTALLED.
He Took the Oath of ONCE This Morn
ing,

ing,
The installation of Judge Henry H.,
Brown of Michigan as an Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of the United
States took place shortly after noon to-
day in the Supreme Court Chamber. The
ceremony was brief and impressive.
When the black-robcd Justices of the
court, headed by Chief Justice Fuller and
Marshal Wright, entered the courtroom
at noon, the room was crowded with mem
bers of the Bar and u number of other
persons,
Within the bar of the court were seated
Acknowledgement Miller, ex-Attorney-
General Garland, cx-Postmastcr-Ge noral
Dickinson, Solicitor-General Taft and
many prominent lawyers. About score
of Senators and Representatives. includ-
ing most of the members OF the Michigan
delegation, were also present.
Judge Brown, attirod in new robe
loaned to him by Justice Field, brought
mp the rear of the procession of justices,
and while they were being seated he stood
at the clerks desk. Chief Justice Fuller
announced the appointment of Judge
Brown, and said he was present and ready
10 take the oath of office, Clerk McKin-
ney then read the Presidents commission
AFT the new Justice.
When Mr. Mckinney had finished all
present including the members of the
court, rose and remained standing while
Judge Brown recited slowly, clearly
and impressively the oath that made him
a full-hedged Justice of the highest ju
dicial tribunal of the country.
When he had finished Marshal Wrigh
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 5.-Moncy loaned at
5d0 per cent.
Exchange lirmer; posted rates, lsl@
1861; actual rates, 470l@is0 for sixty days
nd lSR@iS02 for demand.
Governments steady; currency 6s, 100
bid; A., coupon, 12i bid; 4ls, do, 1854 bid.
The stock market was more active this
morning, 1864 shares changing hands
in the two hours to noon. In the early
trading prices declined fractionally, due
principally to q sharp selling, but the sell
ing died out shortly and by II o'clock the
decline was more thar recovered under
the lead of Louisville and Nashville,
Northern Pacific preferred, Lackawanna
and Rock Island. The advance at II
o'clock as compared with Saturdays
figures ranged from 4 to II per cent.
louisville and Nashville continued to adj
vance, but Mobile and Ohio was especially
strong, advancing two points. The top
figures Of the morning were current az
noon, the advance ranging from Ia y
per cont. At this writing the market is
firm but dull.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL.
The Members in the City Ready tn
Begin Work.

Lieutenant Skunk of the Engineer
Corps of the Army, Professor Rowland of
Johns Hopkins University, and Mr..
Andrew Rosewater of Omaha, Neb,, COM
prising the Board of Electrical Control in
the District of Columbia, called ON the
commissioners this morning. They were
introduced by Captain Lusk, who has as
signed them to room in the District
Buildings, where they will commence
their labors tomorrow.
The board was created by an act of Con-
gress passed last session, which specifies
that they shall devise some plans regard
ing the most economic and scientific dis
position of underlying mains and pipes to
prevent the tearing up of streets in the
Future. The board will also report ON the
practicability of subway electrical sys-
tenn, regarding cost, advantages, etc.
Messrs. skunk and Rowland were ap-
pointed for their superior knowledge in
electrical improvements, and Mr.. Rose
water for his long acquaintance as an on
gineer with all matters pertaining to pub
lie works
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05

A sensational case was developed in the
Police Court this morning, in which
Samuel 7. Luckett was the defendant
witness. The charge was that of libel.
Mr.. Luckett's attorney waived eXamina-
ton and furnished $500 bail for appear
ance before the grand jury. The warrant
accompanying the warrant of arrest sets
forth that ON the Goth day of December
Samuel 7, Luckett wrote n letter TO Dal-
zell defaming his character.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
HOUSE.

In the House to-day Mr.. Henderson
presented the conference report ON the
Urgent Deficiency bill. He stated that the
Senate had receded from its amendments
relative to the pay of Senatorial clerks,
but that the House might expect to meet
the same question on the Legislative or on
the General Deficiency bill.
The report was agreed to.
The pending business was the motion
of Mr.. McAdoo of New Jersey to suspend
the rules and pass bill for the retire
ment of mates Of the Navy. Lost.
Mr.. Cannon moved to suspend the rules
and pass Senate bill for the erection of O
public building at Danville, Ill.
Pending which Mr.. Bland of Missouri
moved that the House adjourn. The
House refused to adjourn. Yeas, 80;
pays. 1874.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05

escorted him TO his scat on the extreme
left Of the bench, next to Justice Lamar.
The new Justice shook hands with Justice
Lamar, and after bowling 20 the Chief JUS
tice and the Associate Justices he sat
down, and the ceremony of installation
MnS OXCr.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-05
Opening of "a New Church.

Miles Tabernacle, on Third, near /
street, was formally dedicated yesterday
the sermon beng delivered by Professor J
f. Rankin of Howard University. Ats
O'Clock Rev. ]. s. Craighead, dean of the
versity, preached and at night Bishop w
II. Miles of Louisville occupied the pulpit
The services will be continued throughout
the week