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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
AS To SECRET SOCIETIES.
Mgr. SatOIIi Declines to Give Out the
Letter I'm Regard to Them.

Monsgnor Satolli, the apostolic delegate,
says any Information concerning the re-
cent letter to Bishop Mcdonnell affecting
secret societies must come from the bishop.
The delegate says his only Office in the
matter was to transmit the communica-
ton exactly as II came from Rome, and
that 1t involved no action or ruling on his
part. He was asked if the ban of the
church was to be placed on other secret
societies than the knights of Pythias,
Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance, but
he declined to give any information as to
how specific societies were affected, or
what punishment would be visited upon
their individual members in case they con-
tinued their membership.
A high ecclesiastical authority outside of
the delegation stated II as his understand
Ing that the action of the church was
against secret societies In general, rather
than against the specific societies desig-
mated. This, however. could not be veri-
fed from the delegate. He insisted that as
he was merely a channel of communication
in this case he had no concern in the sub
ject, and that the proprieties required that
the bishop who received the communica-
tion should be the one to judge how far it
should be made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20

when he tried to read long petition from
some of his constituents, to the prevail
ing indisposition to do any business.
The ceremonies in the Senate consisted
Of the presentation of the statues by read
ing the letter of Gov. Smith and the adop-
ton of resolutions of acceptance. Speeches
were made as follows: On the Stark reso-
ley Dubois and Chandler; on the Webster
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chandler. Hoar, Nor
gan, Morrill,, Davis, Platt, Cullom, Mitchell
(Ore.), Lodge and Gallinger.
No Formal UnveiIing Ceremonies.
No formal ceremonies attended the un-
yelling of the statues in Statuary Hall. At
IL o'clock E. H. Hughes, the watchman in
charge Of the hall, took the covering from
the statues. Quite a crowd of spectators
were assembled, but there was no speech
making or ceremony of any sort. The
statues stand, one on either side Of the
main northern entrance to the hall. with
their backs against the large. dark-marble
pillar. They were decorated with Mexican,
India ard shell palms, spreading from the
base in the form Of an arch over the door
way and garlands of smilax were thrown
quisite marble, probably the most perfect
In the hail. and the workmanship is artis-
tic. They are very little more than hfe-
size, the statue of Webster being seven
feet tall, just fourteen inches above the
height of Webster himself, whilo the Stark
statue Is an inch or two taller.
The Webster Statue.
The figure Of Webster stands upon a
base of gray granite cut from the New
Hampshire hills. Webster is represented in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
EXODUS OF MEMBERS.
Less Than a Hundred I'm the House
Today.

Less than a hundred members were in
attendance at the session of the House
today on account of the general exodus
of members to spend the holidays at home.
As the House. will not adjourn until Sat-
I.rday for the holiday recess all those mem
bers who go before that time will lose their
salary unless they certify falsely as to
their presence in the House. Each member
must sign a certificate, stating the number
of days absent during the month before
he is allowed to draw his pay. 1t is said
THAI some members have refrained from
drawing their salaries under the impress
sion that resolution should be rushed
through the closing days of the session
repeating the obnoxious law by which they
are dccked fo- absence, and that they will
thereby save the money which they would
otherwise lose. If they told the truth about
their absence from the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
WILL STOP FURTHER REVOLT.
An Important Victory Of the Italians
Over the Arabs,

An Important Victory Of the Italians
Over the Arabs.
ROME, December 2O.-A dispatch from
Massowah, Egypt, dated today, announces
that six companies of Italian troops, under
the command of Maj. Toseli, attacked atnd
defeated the Arabs yesterday, near Halai
A large number of the natives, including
Chief Batagos, were killed. The Italian
force lost ten killed and had twenty-five
wounded.
1t was composed entirely of native SOL
diers drilled and offlcered by Italians.
1t is believed that this victory will pre-
vent any further intrigues upon the part
of the other AbyssinIan chiefs.
The Italian commander-in-chief reports
that everything is quiet in the direction of
the SOudan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.

Damage by Flames at MOrristOwn, N.
j., and Other Places.
MORRISTOWN, N. J., December 2O.-The
Babbitt block, a four-story structure, in
which were the First National Bank and
Katz's clothing store, was burned today.
The total loss is estimated at 100000.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December 20.-Fire
today destroyed the stores of w. X. Bryan
e. Co., S. +. Wallace. N. Martin & Co. and
Scales, Stockell & Walter. Loss, $4,000.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec cember 20-Fire at
Napoleonville, La, last night destroyed
seven blocks, including most of the busi-
ness portion of the town. Loss, $125,00O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
The Urgent Deficiency Appropriation
Bill Passes Both Houses.
BUT LITTLE BUSINESS IN THE SENATE
Debate on the Carlisle Currency
Bill Continues.
M R. SP RRY'S SPEECH

The Senate was called to order by Mr..
Harris, president pro tem., In the absence
of the Vice President.
The reading of the journal was dispensed
with, and on motion Of Mr.. Cockrell (Mo.)
the Serate went into executive session i'm
mediately after meeting.
The doors were opened at 1920 pm. and
the Senate considered some routine busi-
ress.
Mr.. Pfeffer Q<an) desired to read at
length a communication from certain
sorghum manufacturers in his state, but
Mr.. Gallinger IN. H.) objected because Of
other important business that was to come
up today. and permission was given to
print in the Record.
The Senate bill to revive the grade Of
lieutenant general in the army was re-
ported by Mr.. Hawley from the military
affairs committee and placed on the cal
endar.
Mr.. Berry (Ark) submitted a minority
report favoring the passage Of the bill
heretofore reported adversely from the
public lands commttee) forfeiting certain
lands granted to aid in the construction Of
railroads.
4 bill ito develop fourteen transporta-
ton routes to the seaboard" was intro
duced by Mr.. Butler OF South Carolina,
and one to provide suitable residence for
the President by Mr.. Quay Of Pennsyl-
vania.
The Senate then proceeded to the special
order for the day-the speeches presenting
to the government by the state of New
Hampshire the statues of Gen. John Stark
and Daniel Webster. Mr.. Chandler of New
Hampshire first had read a letter from the
governor of New Hampshire, saying that
the state had placed in Statuary Hall the
statues of her distinguished sons. reso-
| luton thanking the state was offered by
Mr.. Perkins of California, and on this reso-
| luton Mr.. Gallinger addressed the Senate.
p
mission) called up. and the Senate passed,
the House bill making urgent deficiency
appropriations for the census office, De-
partment of Justice, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
ACQUITTED OF ARSON.

Mrs. Reimer and Daughter Not Guilty
of the Dalton Fires.
WOOSTER, Ohio, December 2O.-After
an all-night session the jury in the case
of Rose Reimer and Catherine Reimer,
mother and daughter, of Dalton, Ohio,
charged with arson in firing their home
and causing the recent disastrous confia-
grafton at Dalton returned verdict of not
guilty. The verdict was applauded. and a
contribution for Miss Reimer was taken in
the court room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions granted today were
the following:
District of Columbia-Patrick Finnegan,
Timothy Cronin.
Maryland-Ephraim II. Baker, Woods
borough, Frederick county; Robert n.
Spates, Bethesda, Montgomery county;
Thomas E. Anthony, Cambridge, Dorches-
ter county.
Virginia-Benjamin S. Cubbage, Broad
way, Rockingham county; minors of Bev-
erly Washington, Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
To Reconsider Judge Clarke's Con-
firmation.

The Senate held a brief executive ses-
sion today to permit Senator Harris of
Tennessee to enter a motion for recon-
sideration of the vote by which the NOM
ination of Judge Clarke to be district judge
of the eastern and middle districts of Ten
pessee was confirmed. In entering the mo-
tion Mr.. Harris said that he had been In
formed of serious charges against Mr.
Clarke, which he thought should be inves-
tigated while there was yet opportunity
This opportunity was found in the fact
that the time for reconsideration had not
elapsed since his confirmation, which took
place on the 18Th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
sinclair Respitcd Again.

The President mas respited. for the fourth
time Thomas Sinclair. who was senten ;ed
to be hanged in California for murder
committed on the high seas. The last
respite would expire the 3Ist instant,
and the extension, which is intended to af-
ford opportunity for the decision of the
appeal in the case by the Supreme Court,
runs till January % next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
TEN SHIPS OVERDUE.
Anxious About the Lives of 300 Per-
sons.


sons.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, December 20
There are 2ow ten ships overdue on this
coast and 800 lives are at stake upon their
fate. The vessels now numbered on the
overdue list and which have been long
enough out to warrant apprehension for
their safety are: Steamer Montserrat,
fourteen days from Nanaimo; steamer
Kewena thirteen days from Nanaimo;
bark Germania, fourteen days from Seat
tie; bark Columbia, fourteen days from
Port Blakely; ship ]. b. Brown, seven
teen days from Nanaimo; bark Sea King,
sixteen days from Nanaimo; schooner
Mary and Ida, sixteen days from Shoal-
water bay; ship Red Rock, fourteen days
from San Francisco to Portland; ship
Gleniui, sixteen days from San Francisco
to Portland; bark Dominion, fifteen days
from San Francisco for Puget Sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
PeraOnul Mention.

Second Assistant Postmaster General
Nelson has recovered from his severe at
tack of typhoid fever and was at the
Post Office Department today for the first
time since his recent long illness.
Rev. q. T. Walker of Chicago Is visiting
his nephew, VIM. H. Walker, at No. 1910
Vermont avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
A CossacL Drill at Fort Mycr.

Local admirers of equestrian excellence
are promised a treat tomorrow. Commenc-
ing at o'clock, troop of the sixth cav
airy will give an exhibition Cossack drill
In the riding hall at Fort Myer. Specta-
tors will be accommodated in the galleries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20

Of the day. The Senate met at noon, but
went Immediately into executive session.
In q few minutes the doors were reopened
and the spectators, who had congregated
early in the galleries, returned to their
seats. But 1t was a case of "the first shall
be last and the last first" This often
happens on occasions of Importance, and
many disgruntled people are always heard
protesting that by this system Of procedure
the early bird Is regularly cheated of Its
worm.
The Granite State Men.
When the Senate met In open session at
1920 there were about twenty-five Sena-
tors on the floor. number of chairs had
been placed behind the desks of the re-
publican side to accommodate Gov. Smith
OF New Hampshire and his staff. They ar
rived In a few minutes, their uniforms
making bright relief from the plain
monotony of civilian garb.
There was quite a rush Of morning busi-
ness. Petitions. bills, amendments and
other matters were sent scurryihR to the
desk and read with unusual haste. But
there was a disposition to cut everything
short Even Mr.. PETER had to succumb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
ENJOYING HIS VISIT.
The President Never So Free From
Interruption.

ATLANTA, Ga, December 20.-A special
to the Journal from Georgetown, S. c.,
says:
President Cleveland declares he has
enjoyed his visit here, having been freer
from Interruptions than ever before. Sport
has been plentiful, eather excellent, the
ducks fat and not troublesome The Pal
nnetto Club is extending courtcses to the
visitors. in a quiet way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
FOurth-ClassP POstmasters.

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was fifty-five.
or this number forty-one were to fill va
cancies caused by death and designations
ard the remainder by removals L. II.
Sale was appointed at Alone, Va, vice Z.
W kirkpatrick, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
CHICAGO POLICE INDICTED.
BEGINNING I'm Earnest the Crusade on
COrruptiOn.

CHICAGO, December 20.-Eight indict-
ments were returned last night by the
grand Jury against men alleged to be guilty
of election frauds November @ in the thir-
tieth precinct of the thirty-fourth ward.
Three Of the individuals are policemen.
This action is the first result of the work Of
the Civic Federation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
TreasurY Reccinfs.

Natioral bank notes received today for
redemption, $3.50, 147 Government receipts
from internal revenue. s462, ,2SI; customs.
S51O, 1885, miscellaneous, 50, 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
HOUSES CRACKED AND FELL
Violent Earthquake Shocks I'm Hun.
gary.

gary.
BUDA PESTH, December 20.-A violent
earthquake shcck, lasting one minute, was
experienced at 1890 pm. yesterday at
Oravicza, South Hungary. Many houses
fell, and the walls Of other houses crack
ed, roofs fell in and cornices tumbled into
the streets.
Less violent shocks were felt at 1 am.
and 2 am. today. The Inhabitants of Ora
yicza became panic-striken after the first
disturbances, and passed the night in the
streets in spite of the severe cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
No Meeting TOmofrOw.

No Meeting Tomorrow.
There will be no meeting Of the District
committee of the Senate tomorrow, al
though that is the regular meeting day of
the COMMITTEES. Senator Mcmillan has left
the city for Michigan to spend the holi-
days, and other Senators expect to leave
between now and tomorrow noon.
To Open the Museum Sunday.
Representative Durburrow, the author Of
the bill which proposes to keep the Ma
tional Museum open on Sundays and dur
ing the evening and to keep the Washing
ton monument open on holidays. had a con-
ference today with Chairman Bankhead OF
the House committee on public buildings
and grounds upon the BILL Chairman Bank
head said he thought Ii quite unlikely that
the committee would report a bill keeping
the museum open during the evenings on
account of the cost involved, but IL was
probable the committee would favor open
ing the museum on Sunday. At any rate
the matter will be brought up at the next
meeting of the committee.
To Sell Burial Sites.
Senator Blackburn today introduced into
the Senate a bill similar to House bill 223.
which was introduced into the House in
September, 1893, by Mr.. Breckenridge OF
kentucky, granting the right to sell burial
sites III pdTlS VI CcIl SllCSto III w oSh-
ington to the district of Washington par
ish for The benefit Of the Congressional
cemetery. The property is included within
G and II, 18th and 18th streets southeast.
The bill was referred to the committee on
the District Of Columbia
The Todd Estate.
Senator Martin yesterday secured the
recommitment to the District committee Of
Senate bill 329 for the relief Of the estate
of William B. Todd, which, on the 14th Of
August last. was reported adversely from
that committee and indefinitely postponed.
New and important matters. he said, had
come to light in connection with this case
and he secured unanimous consent that
the claim be reopened.
To Cancel Water Assessment.
Senator Harris has introduced a bill d.
recting the District Commissioners to can
eel the water main assessment against
that portion of block 0, in Brookland, which
Is owned by Mrs. F. w. Wallace. and to
exempt that property from all special as
sessments as long as she remains Its pos
SCISSOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20

$ee proof Of f8e puootns Is
in f6< eating. gesferoap's
Star contained IS columns
Of aooerfisemenfs, maoe up
Of 683 separate announce;
menfs. t6ese advertisers
fought pu8fieifp-nof merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-20
A GAIN IN GOLD.
A Small Transaction, but 1t Was En-
couraginE Nevertheless.

Today, for the first time in many days,
the government made gain in it's gold
transactions. 1t was small in amount, be-
ing only $1SS,0OO, but 1T was encouraging,
nevertheless 1t was received in exchange
for currency. The gold balance is now $780,
SIS,541, or over S9,OOO,00O below the legal
tender reserve limit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-18
|. SCHV ARR & SON.
SIS KING STREET.
LEGAL.


VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court of tho city of kle1an.
dria, on the 18th day of May, 1894.
Cincinnati Brewing Company vs. Lewis T.
LOWS. Trespass on the case in assumpsit
Memo The object of this suit is to recover
Of tho defendant $2S7 OF with interest on
$659.17 from February %, 1894, and to at
tach subject to the payment Of the same the
following real estate in the city Of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, viz: All that lot of ground with
the improvements thereon bounded as fol-
lows: beginning on the west side of Fairfax
street at a point % feet north Of Princess
street and at the northeast corner Of Harlow's
lot and RUNNING thence north on Fairfax
street 45 feet; thence west parallel to Prin-
cess street So feet; thence south parallel to
Fairfax street 45 feet to Harlow's line, and
thence east with Harlow's line SO feet to the
beginning.
The defendant, Lewis T. Lewis, not having
entered his appearance and given security
according to the act OF Assembly and the
rules of this Court, and it appearing
by an affidavit that he is not resident
of this State, it is ordered that said de-
fendant appear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this suit
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette a newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria, once q
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
tho 'front.' door of the Court House of thi.
city A copy-teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By J. T. CALLAHAN, Dept'y Cl'k.
CLANCY & Ranneli and
A. W. Armstrong, ~ my17 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Columbia fire company will meet
tonight.
The festive freckle begins to dot the
feminine nose.
a horse belonging to Mrs. L. w.
Daniel, of Woodbridge, was stolen
Wednesday night.
The exemplifcation of the third de-
gree will take place at Potomac Lodge,
l. o. o. F., tonight.
Last night, it is reported, someone
SHOT into the telegraph station at the
W, 4 0. junction, but the operator was
not hurt.
Mrs. Laura B. Thacker, wife of Mr..
j. t. Thacker, died at her residence in
this city yesterday afternoon after q
long illness.
The bridge leading to the distillery
near this city is said by those who
travel that road to be in dangerous
condition.
Mr.. 0. F. Baggett will have for sale
at his stand in market tomorrow some
extra fine spring lamb and veal and
other fresh meats.
A carload of watermelons (the first of
the season. passed through this city to-
day over the r. & D. road from Flori-
Ga for Philadelphia.
The antics of COW which broke
away from its owner, countrymen,
who was leading it through the streets
this morning, caused some excitement
DR.. Purvis, Health Officer, who COM
menced his annual inspection of the
city yesterday, states that so far he
has had to make but few reports Of vio-
latiors of the sanitary laws.
There was quite large and interest
ing meeting of Alexandria Council,
National Union, held at Good Templars'
Hall last night. One new member was
initiated and three applications for
membership were received.
As stated Yesterday, those who in
tend taking part in the church services
on Memorial Day are requested to meet
ut the NJ. Z. Church tonight to prac
tice 1t is understood that Mr.. J. NJ.
Buchanan and quartette from the
Masonic Choir Of Washington Will take
part in those services.
NJ Pierson Iumsey found in plowcd
field il Fairfax few days ago brass cam
raign badge used in the Presidential cq'0
paian Of iS4t On one side are the words:
Clay !, F:olinghuysen 4 Union,
aud on the other side the picture and name OF
Henry Clay. 1t is q little larger than a silver
quartor-o(.a-dollar and remarkably we'll pre-
served.
Nil John Torrcyson died at his home near
Townsville, on Tuesday last. aged 80 years.
lie leaves d vile and several children.
The residence OF Mr. T. j. Hodyen, at Lew
iusYile WAS burned on Thursday Of last week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-18
DRY GOODS.
81. aasmszls.y. < 95@sy
NO. BIG KING STREET.
ON MONDAY BEGINS THE GREATEST
OF ALL SALES.

ON MONDAY BEGINS THE GREATEST
OF ALL SALES.
On Monday morning at 8 o'clock we will
start the Greatest of all Sales with the fixed
determination to make the most remarkable
record OF our business career. We have long
since been recognized as the originators and
leaders of LOW PRICES in this city Con-
scious leadership in retailing is an inspiration
to this store 1t gives power to our move
ment frmness to our plans, spirit to devise
and courage to execute. Although we know
our advanced place, VIC always strive to su-
persede any previous efforts. You can help
us to higher attainments and know the store
better. One OF our problems, only partly
solved, is to make the goods that are surely
wanted at the prices We quote, and the poo.
| pie that want them meet Our sales are the
greatest Of all saving institutions. Start your
shopping MONDAY MORNING at 8 o'clock
is our advice. 1t is not too early if you want
to secure your share Of the GOODS that arc
almost given away.
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SUCH
MARVELLOUS OFFERINGS?
Dotted Swisses, colorcd flowers and vines,
&c.
Figured Scotch Lawns. 43c.
Third shipment of Chester Silks, 15c.
Venetian Suitings, cream grounds, neat fig
ures, &c.
Lining Cambrics 2lc.
Shifting Prints, SIC.
Apron Ginghams, BIC.
AndroscOggin Cotton, &c.
Plain and Twilled Crashes, 3sc.
Outing Flannels, 5lc.
Drcssmakors' Selisias, 7Sc.
Good size Towels, Ale.
Chantong Pongces 12lc.
White Figured Swisscs, Sic.
Dress Ginghams, 4.c.
Mourning Dress Prints, DC.
Fruit of the Loom, Cotton, 73c.
Fast Black Saline, SIC.
Yard wide Blcachod Cotton, dc.
Yard wide Brown Cotton, 43c.
White Cambria, &c.
Shaker Flannel, DC.
Shifting Percals, G9c,
Cotton Diaper, &c.
Check Nainsooks, 4ic.
Cheese Cloths 4lc
Green and Red Table Linen, 23c.
Ladies' and Childrcn's Summer Vests, sc.
Ladies' Bleachcd Vests, 12lc.
Children's Black Hose, &c.
Ladies Black Hose, &c.
Gents Seamless Socks, G3c.
Infants Socks, 10c
Ladies' Cotton Gloves, DC.
handkerchief, Sc.
Leather Belts, DC.
japanese Folding Fans, DC.
Tapes. 1c.
Caseings, ic.