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The evening times., 1895-12-20

The Guatemalan minister and Madame
Arriaga entertained at dinner last even
ing. in honor OF Secretary OF State and Mrs.
oincy, The handsome dra wing-rooms and
reception hall of the legation were taste
fully decorated with palms. the maDtels
banked with dainty majdenhair ferns.
The long table was most artistically
arranged, the ceDterpiece being great
silver bowl OF white carnations and ferns.
while festoons and bows of broad white
and blue satin ribbons gave q delightful
ahd hostess. Amid the glitter OF ex-
quisite glass and silver at each cover.
was a white satin ribbon. bearing in blue
the name OF the guest, tying gracefully
posies Of white carnations.
The ices, a charming reminder OF the
season, were nodded into tiny figures
OF Santa Claus. ca ch carrying a tiny silver
Guatenialan coin. as souvenir or the
occasion. Madame Arriaga. who is one
OF the most beautiful women in Washington.
and although the devoted mother OF sew
eral children. appears more like debu-
tante. looked extremely lovely in a gown
OF white satin and pale gold brocade.
The bodice was decollete. trimmed with
rich lace. and caught with brooch OF
sapDhires and pearls. while diamond
combs were caught in her dark hair on
either side or her shell-iike ears.
Those present were: Secretary and Mrs.
Oiney and all the members OF the Cabinet
and their wives. with the ex ception OF
Secretary Lamont. who was absent in New
YORK on business. ana sec ,h No. s,,r ~
bringing home his daughter. who arrives
in this city to-day. Mr. Arms. acting
minister OF Honduras. guest OF the Guat
malan minister. and II. Calvo. were also
present.
Throughout the evening the "Madrids'
played softly on guitars and mandolins
Guatemalan airs selected by Nine. Ar
riaga.
The reception given TO Lieut. Gen. and
Mrs. Miles. u s. A. at Washington Bar
racks by the officers OF the Army and Navy
Yesterday from TO was a superb
The evening times., 1895-12-20

The Charity Ball giveD In Baltimore last
evening was funct hon OF ST lately chara cter.
Ropes OF scarlet berried holly and garlands
OF overs beautified Music Hall. where il
was held. and military band furnished
gay strains for Me entrance march and
dancing. Gov. Ffask Brown. with Mrs
Reed. led the promenade. and Gov. .-eiect
Lowndes came next with Mrs. Clinton
Paine. Adit. Gen. Henry Kyd Douglas.
with Mrs. Lowndes, followed. Miss Lola
Robinson and M{. Harry Lefr led THE
Christmas Hunt Gavotte Lanciers." COM
posed for the occasion. Immediately after
the conclusion OF the march.
Sashes OF different hues, gold lettered.
were worn by the commltteemen as badges.
and n spray ofholly wasfastened on the coat
lapel of each man who served officially.
Fifty walters served fine collation. at
midnight. and four detectives in full dress
guarded the ball and cloak rooms.
A large sum OF money was realized for
the Hospital OF the Women OF Maryland.
for which the affair was given.
A number of Washngtonians went over
for the evening.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock a concert
in behalf of st. Johns Orphanage will be
given at the home OF Mrs. Mackay-Smith.
Mrs. Stilson Hutchins. Mrs. Albertni. Miss
Hunt. Mr.. Goldsborough. and Mr.. Nymond
are among those who will take part in the
eniprtninmpnt
The evening times., 1895-12-20

thcw's Chapter of st. Andrews Brother.
hood furnished the ushers. and the wet.-
ding march was pla yed by Miss Rosa Kuhn.
The bride was dressed In white albatross
trimmed with lace and satin. and carried
bride roses tied with satin bows. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. u. M r.
Mckee. pastor of st. Matthew'S.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mrs. and Miss Sheridan OF 1917 Rhode
Island avenue have sent out cards for a tea
from to z Christmas day.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

A luncheon was given Tuesday by Mrs.
Henry Cabot Lodge. those present being
Mrs. Horace Grey. Miss Everett. Mrs. Cam
eron, and others.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Miss Rita Davies entertained the Help
ing Hand Christmas Club Wednesday night
at the residence of her uncle, Mr.. John Z.
Davies of Prince George. The guests were
conveyed and returned BY 'busses. and upon
The evening times., 1895-12-20

A meeting of the French club. Ccrcle des
PrccieuSes Ridicules. VIII occur this even
ing at the home of Miss Camp. No. 211S L
street.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mrs. Page of Petersburg is the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. James Burroughs. No. 722
Twelfth street north west.
The evening times., 1895-12-20
SOCIETY GOES SHOPPING
The Ban Against Bundles Has Been
Lifted During the Holidays.
announcement of the Events to DC
cur Weddings, Receptions,
Teas and Other Gaieties.

The Tfmes viii be glad to receiveand
publish In these columns notices from
al who expect to receive on New
ears Day.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mrs Rev. John Scott of Onandaga Castle.
Mather. ioas Eighth street northwest.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

| their arrival were greeted with a most
suinptuous supper. served in true MARYLAND
style.
gather greens for Christmas decorations
| the evening was ALMOST entirely given over
| to the making of wredths and garlands from
the mass of holly and ground laurel. which
| had been cut Tor them. though there was
still time for several dances and games.
Among those present were Miss Kate
Ellis. Miss Nettie Chase. Miss Maud Brown.
Miss Carrie White. Miss Emma Davis. Miss
Corinnr Sprague. Mr.. Fred. Lawson. Mr.
John Porter. Mr.. Arthur Price. Mr.. Donald
White. Mr.. John Anderson, Mr.. Arthur
Brown and Mr.. BevinS.
Cards are out for tea. from tn Z from
Miss Anna L. Hoele. No. 336 street north
west, TO meet Miss Ellis and Miss stusc.
Saturday. December %.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson Goldin of Mary
land avenue mort heast have left for Charles
county, Nd. where they will remain until
after New Years day.
Miss Esteile sturgis of Montreal. Cana
da, is the guest OF Mrs. Aiantha Bridges
Of South Washington.
Miss Emma Dunstan has returned from
a lengthy visit to Minneapolis, Sioux City
and other points Of interest in the West.
Miss Nettie Sprague and her cousin. Miss
SpaldiDg, will leave this evening TO spend
their holidays in Richmond with mutual
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Eunice Brown and her Young son.
Harry. will leave Monday for st. Augustine
Fla. where they will renia In until after the
severity Of the winter has passed
The G. NJ. Pleasure Party Club held meet
ing last night at the home OF its treasurer
Miss blanche Houstin. TO arrange for social
to be given during Christmas week. Owing
to the absence or the president OF the club no
definite arrangements were settled. Among
those present were Misses Ella and Mamie
Agnes Hunter. Miss Ora Stevens. John Hous-
ton. Paul Davies. Jack Trainer. Fred White
and Messrs. johnson. Rice and Hill.
Miss Mary R. Padgett and Mr.. Francis
Clark were married Thursday evening at
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Cards are out from Mrs. Barney. No. 16 rs
Rhode Island avenue. for dance. Thurs
day, January 2. at 1 o oclock.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Hon. Elijah A. Mors,. win Lecture.
Tomorrow evening the congregation of
the Eastern PRESBYTERIAN Church will have
the pleasure of listening to an address bv
Hon. Elijah A. Morse. of Massachusetts.
Business n Man's View of the Gospel" and
will doubtless sustain his well-earncd repu-
tation as an eloquent and forcible speaker.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George White of New Jer-
sey avenue have returned from the At
laDta Exposition.
The evening times., 1895-12-20
DIED.

TAYLOR-On Thursday. December 10.
GAL N street northwest. Samuel Tayior.
beloved husband of Sarah Taylor. aged
eight y-nine years.
Funeral will take place from william
Lees Church. corner Fifth and @ streets.
Saturday. December 81. at IL O'Clock.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mrs. Mackay-Snith will return from New
York this evening.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Miss Mary R. Padgett and Mr.. Francis
Clark were married Thursday v. evening at
the Episcopal Chapel Of st. Matthew. on
II and Half streets southeast. St. Mat
The evening times., 1895-12-20
The social calendar for toda sho VS.:

The social calendar for toda shows:
Mrs. Frank Anderson. a tea, from to z.
Mrs. John Van Rensselaer,. a tea. 4 TO z.
The Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson. q
reception. from 8 to 2. in honor of the debut
OF Miss Letitia Ewing Stevenson and Miss
Julia Green Scott.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Every brilliant entertainment given YES
terday afternoon smacked OF war and dipIo-
macy. South America was well To the
FORE along with the United States soldiery
and everywhere national colors were dis
played and iDspiritingiy loyal music heard.
The evening times., 1895-12-20
DIED.

DIED.
BURR0UGHS-At his residence. No. 1908
G street southeast, Frank N. Burroughs.
aged twenty-seven years.
Notice of funeral tomorrow. lite
BURGER-Peter Burger. departed this
life on December 10. 1895. in his nftys
ninth year.
Half In suffering,
Half Is pain;
Peace to thee,
For tears are vain.
Weep not for thee
For sorrows sake
But love each other
For my sake.
BY HIS WIFE.
Funeral from his late residence. No
1881 Georgia avenue southe asst. at 1
D. m. Saturday.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mr.. william Eudicott. jr.. gave a hand
some dinner this week. to meet DR.. Nor
ton. son of Prof. Charles Eliot Norton.
OF Harvard. literary executor OF James
Russell Lweoll.
The evening times., 1895-12-20
$3.50

What could be more suit
able for an Xmas present
than a New Family Sewing
Machine? All attachments
included. Warranted for FIVE
years. Does the work of a
$50 machine. Only $19.50.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Miss Esteile Sturgis Of Montreal. Cana
da, is the guest of Mrs. Aiantla Bridges
Of South Washington.
The evening times., 1895-12-20
UNDERTAKERs.
Pretty Girls L9ok Prettisr

When wearing such a handsome Marquise Ring
as sell for as little as e10. From that prices
90 up to sisa SPIER. $40 9th st., OPP Psrry'A
The evening times., 1895-12-20

The reception given TO Lieut.. Gen. and
Mrs. Miles, U. S. A.. at Washington Bar
acks BY the officers OF the A rmy and Navy
yesterday from 4 to was a superb
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Miss Emma Dunstan has returned from
a lengthy visit to Minneapolis, Sioux City
and other points Of interest in the West.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. johnson Goldin of Mary
land avenue mort heast have left for Charles
county. Nd. where they will remain until
after New Years day.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

Cards are out for tea. from tn Z from
Miss Anna L. HoeIe. No. 1886 street north
west. to meet Miss Ellis and Miss Stusc.
Saturday, December 20.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

A number OF clever vassar students will
give a performance of Frank Stockton's
squirrel Inn on January 4. for the
benefit Of those of their fellow students
unable to pay for their tuition. The en-.
tertainment will be given under the auspices
OF the Washington branch OF the Vassar
Students Aid Society. and will take place
at Aetzerott Hall.
The evening times., 1895-12-20

The Wonan'S Press Association will ho Id
an open meeting, to which the public are
cordially invited, at the Riggs House this
evening at O'Clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
CRACKS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago has another attempted jury bribing sensation This is not mentioned as an item of ncws.-St. Paul Call.
 Chicago aldermen are now quoted at $500 apiece, which is another evidence of the hard times. Tribune.
 We note that along with other much needed improvements Chicago is making an extensive addition to her jail.-Wash- ington Post.
 Now it is claimed that the justices of Chicago are robbing every body they can get a chance at. This will make the Chi cago aldermen jealous.-Rockford Repub- lican.
 4 Brooklyn man committed Q crimo in order to get locked up in Chicago. Prob ably 1t was the only way he could force himself to stay in the town. But why should he want to!-Eew York World
 Chicago is experiencing a novel sensa. tion. Two of its police officers are being tried for murder. There Is nothing new about the commission of murder by the Chicago police. but it is decided innova. tion to have them tried for it-Nilwau kee News.
 Indiana has a girl who wouldn't marry @ man she didn't love, although a cash SAS OA SS,VoO anu resluenco III CnlcaSN went with him. Refusing money is one thing, but refusing Chicago-what self denial is bred in the Hoosier State!-PhiIa deIphia Inquirer.
 Chicago is exercised about the propriety of wearing evening clothes before 6 D. m. This is chiefly interesting as showing that somebody in Chicago possesses a suit oi evening clothes, whether he knows when 90 wear them or not Culture in ChioaQ 20 has ruseAtS future.-CIncinnatiG Gazette
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22

Il don't have any more spasms and my stomach is so can eat anything without its hurting me. am able to do my own work and feel like a new woman.
 "I advise everyone who is sick or ailing. to try pr Greene's Nervnra blood and nerve remedy. and be convinced of its wonderful power to cure. as have been"
 Thousands of people are to-day in a predaciment more or less like that of Mrs Dyer. They may not be so seriously sick as she was. but they may come even to n worse condition. if they allow their present ailments and weakness to run on. Nine times out of ten the great prostration of health. the breaking down of mind and body, the utter wreck and shattering of these delicate flores which send weakness and dispaIr throbbing and shivering through unstrung nerves. and traceable directly to the neglect of the first sight and apparently trivial symptoms. dizzy. aching head and nervousness. the restlessness, the sleeplessness, the ut CT weakness of weary days and hours. to continue for one moment when you know that Dr Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy will surly cure you-will surly make you strong and we'll.
 Physicians recommend it everywhere Dr Greene, of 35 West l4th street. New York city. it's discoverer, is cur most sue, cessful physician in curing nervous and chronic diseases. ana he tells you to use it, aud it will make you well. You can consult him free, personally or by letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
STORM IN THE sIERRAs.
Snow From Thirty to Fifty Feet Deep Tn
 the Railroad Cuts.

Snow From Thirty to Fifty Feet Deep In
 the Railroad Cuts.
 SAN FRANcIsco. Jan. 22.--The worst storm for five years Is raging in he Sierras and threatens 10 repeat the great railroad snow blockade of 1889. Hard packed snow lies from 30 to 50 feet deep in the railroad cuts while on the level at the summit of the SieTras it measures 20 f, ct. Except for two days the Central Pacific has kept its overland track clear. but it looks now as though there would be a serious blockade, as the snow is drifting badly.
 On tho line to Oregon tho situation is worse, as every train for a week has been from 10 to l5 hours behind time. On he Siskiyou mounta ms snow les so feet deep. and in the canyons of the shasta divis-on several trains have had to be dug out by snow shoveleTs.
 The worst part of the Central Pacific is the Truckee div. sion. There are the huge snowsheis, and at Emigrant Gap and Blue Canyon the snow lies so deep that tunnels will soon have to be dug to reach windows and doors. The latest report from tho mountains is that trains are moving slowly. but blockade may occur at any time should banks of snow slide upon the track.
 The snow Is banked up Tn places near ly 30 feet deep. and the rotary p.Ows arc beginning to work wi h difficulty in these places. Hundreds of men are shoveling snow so as to widen the space between the banks. As It now is the snow scrapes the sides of the car. and as the blows cannot work to advantage these shovelers working in tiers grade the banks Thare are three rotar.es and four. push blows on this division. The latter Cannot work on account of the depth of the snow, but the former are kept going night and day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
AN AWFUL PREDICAMENT
She Don't Know How She Got In-
 to it.
But She Does Know Just How She Got
 Gu
And that is the Most Curious and Inter-
 esting Part of it.

Sine never could tell how she got into the terrible predicament.
 No one can tell exactly how trouble comes about.
 But with Shakespeare we realize:
 "One woe doth tread upon another's heel
 50 fast they follow"
 And Mrs Eva Dyer, of 46 South Orange ave Newark. N. J who tells the following Interesting story, indeed. felt the truth of this.
 About five years ago." she began, Il was taken suddenly sick. and continued to grow worse until I was unable to do ary work at all. My nerves got so bad that I would have spa-ms nearly every day. and I would feel so I was dying, in every one had. My stomach was in sucn weak con- dition that it wouldn't contain the ligL.est food. and altogether I was so weak and run down that was obliged to remain in bed the greater part of the time. 'I tried doctor after doctor, but their ID. dicines did me no good. was ready to give up hopes of ever getting better. when friend advised me to try Dr Greene's NerVura blood and nerve remedy ''So resolved to try it, and l have l found it success. The first b, tn took I th ought felt some better, and su l con- tinued taking it I have now taken seven bottles, and I feel that lam cured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
TWO BANKS CLOSED.
Unfortunate Investments of a Private Bank
 Snid to Be the Cause.


 BINGHAMToN, N. Y. Jan. 22.-The Merchan's' bank of this city was closed by State Bank Examiner Clark of Platts- burg Erastus Ross was the president and his son. F. E. Ross the cashier. It was one of the old st and has until recently been considered one of the most solid financial ins itutIons in this city. Follow ing the dosing of its doors came the gen. eraI assignment of Ross X Sons. private bankers and real es ate dealers. This is the first bank failure Binghamton has over had, and it ocCasioned great excite ment.
 The other hankers here say that the Mer chants bank will be able to pay its in debtedncss in full. Mir and Mrs ETastus Ross have turned over property valued at S40O. 900 to Senator Edmund O'Connor. No preferred creditors are named. As yet it is impossible to ascertain just how the finances of the Merchants bank stand. It was capitalized at slO0. 900 and had a sur plus of SS5. oOo The private bank of Erastus Ross & Sons is said to be he cause of tho trouble. The Merchants bank was under control of Erastus Ross, who owned sSO, 900 Of the capital stock. It took the paper of tho private bank for a sum said to aggregate $500. GOO. Unfortunate in- vestments by the private bank rendered the notes valuelcss and thus brought trou- ble on the Merchants bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
Pennsylvania.

HAHEISBCEG. Jan. 22.-GOvernor Hast ings sent n message to the senate with drawing all appointments made by his pre- decessor, Governor iattison, during the past two ears which had not been acted upon hy tho senate The list of appoint mcnts will be revised and new names sub stitutod for many.
 Usually Monday mornings are devoid of special importance, but in both branches of the gslaturn there was much Husi- ness of interest transacted. Both bodies were food with bills of various kinds
 Representative Lawrence of Washington, the Nestor of the house reported that Colo mel A. k Mcclure. editor uf tho Ehila- delphia Times, had accepted the invitation extended to him by the legislature to de- liver a lecture n week from tomorrow on the Life and Public Services of Ex-Gov- ernOr Curtin.
 The house general judiciary committee was directed by resolution of the house to hear tho claim of Solomon O'Bail, n grandson of Cornplantcr. the famous chief of the Seneca Indians of New York. who claims to hold decd for 200 acres of n portion of the site of Oil City. For years thcsc Indians Have been cndcavoring to lay their claims before the legislature but have never been successful until now. Among the hills introduced in the house | was one pr, hihIiinE any schuolteacher from wearing n military or rcli Iious garb or emblem of any kind during school hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
OUR GIRLS.

A woman may declare that she enjoys riding a bicycle, but she doesn't look it. New York Journal.
 Sorosis ought to have known that it's new rules limiting the length of talks wouldn't have the least effect. t.-Boston Globe.
 Seven million miles of thread are now used in this country every year, but it is just as difficult as ever for some married smen to get a button sswed on their shirt -Albany Argus.
 A fashion paper started recently in Washington has failed. It devoted too much of its energy to describing costumes suitable for ladies aged from 30 to 46.- Somerville Journal.
 An Ohio farmer has sued for divorce be- cause his wife will not cook his meals Some men have been known to take sim liar action because their wives insisted on doing ths cooking. Argus
 There arc 300, 900 women in this eoun- try who arc earning independent incomes. It would be a most interesting addition to this statement if it could be shown how many of these women contribute to the support of male dependenta.- phia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
A Slight Mistake.

He was trying to spread himself over three seats in Chene street car when Q hustler came along and seized him by the knee and gave him whirl which not only faced him about, but landed him on hands and knees on the floor
 "W-whaz zhat fur?" stammered the man as he picked himself up
 1T wanted q seat hero, was the re. ply.
 Shay" said the first as a quiet smile stole over his face, "you thought wash ashleep didn't you?"
 "Yes."
 "Zhat's horse on you, an you owe me 'pology."
 "Well. apologize "
 "Zhas right, zhas right. Put 'er thereI Been full fir most a week. You thought l was asleep, Accused me wrongfully an 'pologized like a gem Ian. All right. Shake again. Perfect gem'la "-Detriot Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-22
NTH THE LAWMAKERS
Doings of Legislators at the Ma
 tional and State Capitals.
HAWAIIAN DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
Ir. Lodge Introduces Another Resolution, and MT. Frye Talks About His-what Is Going on at Albany. Harrisburg and Trenton.

Going on at Albany, Harrisburg and Trenton.
 WASHINGTON, Jan 22.-The senate again gave it's attention to the Hawaiian lut stion. MT. Lodg' added ono more to the large number of Hawaiian resolutions. It was less critical than those preceding 1t, oongratulating the administration on l tending @ ship to Honolulu, favoring an nexation and opposing any British occu- pa ion of Hawai- an soil. In sharp d ba-r Mir. Gray upheld tho policy of ;he admin tratinn, and Mir. Frye gave not Ce hat would keep his Hawai- an question to the front until ali posed of. The resy of the day was devoted mainly to the appropriation bills. It wa deter mined to olose the dcha and take vote on the long pending Niclraguan canal bill next Friday.
 The hOu c. opera ing under n special or der, passed seven public building bills, tho largest authorizing th construction of a public building at Chicago tO cost 5 ,0O0, . coo. The appropriaring clause in each bill was stricken out, and tho Lppropria- tions must be made in future sundry civil bills.
 1 The success of tho Chicago building bill was due largely to the del gation, headed by Postmas.er CT He sing, which camo here in the bills interest, supplemented by the active and intelligent efforts of the Hi nois congress onal delega ion.
 MT. Boutelle was prevep ed from gain ing consideration for his Hawaiian resolu- ton. ''I hope" said Mir. Boutelle to the house after he privilege had been refused him, that tho blood which rests on the | threshold of the White House will not be battered or the lIntels of the house of rep | reseni atives