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The herald., 1896-04-09

The first notable social event of the past
Lenten entertainments was given yester-
day by Mrs. E. Z. Bryan and Mrs. A. F. M.
Strong at the home of the latter on
Alvarado street, where the two hostesses
gave a very brilliant and beautiful recep-
ton. wealth of flowers, modish Easter
gowns and charming women made a whole
that was wonderfully attractive. Between
the hours of 9 to 5, $50 or more guests
enjoyed the hospitalities of the afternoon.
The decorations were extremely artistic
roses, carnations and ferns being used
most lavishly. The stairway of the hall
was hidden by network of gold of ophir
roses and behind this on the first landing
was placed string orchestra. Ivy, smilax
and growing plants added to the bright
effect of flowers. Mrs. John +. Peck pre-
sided in the hall over a delicious bowl of
punch, assisted by Misses Minnie Bryan
and lnez Clark.
Delcately tinted roses held:in perforated
bamboo sticks reposed on the wall of the
drawing roomIand everywhere flowers were
distributed to advantage. The arch divid-
ing the front and back room was made
graceful by display of smilax and pink
satin ribbon held to either side by large
bows. In the center a wide spreading bas-
ket of ferns formed a pretty adjunct. In
one corner of the room dainty arch OF
pink roses and ribbons extended over a
small table holding a bowl of sherbet,
which was dispensed by Mrs. j. J. Aiken,
with Misses Millie Clark and Hazel
Noonan as assistants. The room was pro-
fusely decorated with pink roses and
smilax. The dining room was refreshing
and lovely with white and green The
buffet was a mass of white sweet peas and
roses. White carnations and ferns deco
rated the table and extending over the
whole we're garlands of smilax reaching
from chandelier to the intersection of wall
and ceiling. Candelabra shaded with
green completed the charming arrange.
ments. Dividing the room from the hall
and drawing room were Nile grsen and
white satin ribbons. The two hostesses
we're assisted by Mines. W. H. Reed of
Kansas City, Wedemeyer. r. H. Howell,
H. M. Sale. the Misses Strong and Miss
Bryan. The afternoon was replete with
pleasure and enjoyed by large number Of
friends of the two delightful hostesses.
The herald., 1896-04-09
In Honor of Bishop johnson

The right Rev. Joseph Fl. Johnson was
the guest of honor last night at very
elaborate dinner given by Judge Winder at
his home on South Hope street. The affair
was stag, and notable for the numoer OF
prominent men representative of different
,profe ,sions who were present. The double
parlol were converted into the sale a man-
ger; the long table. at which twenty.aN
covers were lat1. extended from end to
epd Of We two rooms. The board was
The herald., 1896-04-09
Excursion

Pleasure, business, scenery. Only SO
round trip. If you are ugly you go free.
If handsome. a chrome and ticket For
Bemet Land Co.
The herald., 1896-04-09
Walter Vail visited Santa An. and

Walter Vail visited Santa Ana and
Orange yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders of Michigan who
have been the guests Of Mrs. Witham for
the winter, leave Saturday for their home.
Dr. Lewis Swift, Mount loves eminent
astronomer, was in town today.
w. G. Stewart and family expect to ar
rive in Pasadena from Europe about the
18th inst.
L. P. Lukens goes to San Jose tomorrow
to attend meeting of the normal school
boar1.
The herald., 1896-04-09

Call tel. 243 for ambulance. Kregelo &
Bresee, Sixth and Broad way.
The herald., 1896-04-09
A Sunday Banquet

One of the most enjoyable banquets of
the season was given last Sunday evening
in honor of Mr.. G. Sormano, proprietor of
the Star winery, and well-known all over
the coast.
Mr.. Sormano started on Monday morn.
ing for three-months' trip to Italy, and
the banquet was in the nature of bon
voyage dinner. A number of choice spir-
its were present, and much speechmaking
was indulged in.
The menu was something in the nature
of a surprise to more than one bon vivant,
and was as follows:
Entries
Salame di Bol ognA
Champignons
Tono a. Oio Anclinghe
Riesling
Consomme
Nandes
Tagliarini al Verde o la Genoese
Solo la Calbert
POulette avec Truffe
Asparagus a. la Romano
Outlets a la Garibaldini
Salad
Wins Chianti Zinf
Desert
Torcetti a la Torinese -Sormano
Chou a. la Creme
Pomme de Pin
Fruits
Cafe Noir
Wins
Sauterne Champagne Monte Crlslo
Those present we're: NJ. Gor, the noted
political and anti-monarchical orator;
Guy B. Barham, N. Mercadante, Z. L.
Hutchison, P. Puissegur, j. NJ. fuissegur,
A. Baccilieri of Voce del Popolo; G. Sor-
mano; r. V. Musso, P. Sormano, M. Sor-
mano, A. Sicolo of New York, j. Apion, A.
Toriano, f. Giorgis, F. Vanohi, G. Borgi,
M. Chirio; Mesdames A, Puissegur, G. Sor-
mano, N. Mercadante, K. V. Musso, A. To-
riano, NJ. Bruno of Santa Barbara, A. ST.
colo of New York; Misses c. Sormano, E.
Owens and Mercadante.
The herald., 1896-04-09

All prices OF Wallpaper g.eaJly reduced Z
A. Eckstrom, 324 South Spring street
The morning times., 1896-02-11
SvoW,s shoes
WILL ATTEND TO WALLER
State Department Preparing Papers
in His Case for Congress.
ment for EX-ConsuFs Release.

The officials at the State Department
spondeuce in the case OF ex-United States
Consul Waller, and 1t is believed that
it will be transmitted to Congress early
this week.
The correspondence was called fer carly
after the convenng OF Congress, last De-
of business in the state Department it mas
never been sent. At Secretary Omey's
office it was stated yesterday that there
would probably be a hundred pages CT
matter.
While the correspondence will go TO
Congress, the officials say, yet 1t is be-
lieved an understanding has been reached
between the French government and the
State Department and that the whole
matter VIII be amicably adjusted and
Waller released.
He has been in 4 French prison for nearly
Hovas in Madagascar. His frierds have
done everything they cou,d TO secure his
release, and finally Congress decided to
take up the case.
Mrs. Mailer is in Baltimore. Her daueh-
ter stated that he family had heard moth
ing OF the matter, except what they read
in the newspapers, since Congress asked
for the correspondence. They had 10 as
surance, she said, that anything further
would be done and heard nothing through
tne State Department.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Results at New Or,e,

New Orleans, Feb. IO.-Wcather clear
and warm; track good.
First face-Seven Turlongs, selling: BaIk
Line, 10Y Foster, To l, Won: Verdi 10Y
Ham, TO / second; La wless, 1Oi, Irving,
. 10 8, third. Time, 80. Terrapin, Carrie
b., b. +. Fly, Jr., Dutch Arrow, and Little
Billy also ran.
Second ce-Fifteen-sixteenths OF a mile:
selling: BorO, l12, Thorpe, 3 to j, won;
Gleesome, ! 10, Penn, to 2, Second; Arkan-
saw Traveller, l15, Hart, 80 TO l, third
Time, 1888 3-4. Hawthorne Belle, Laura
Davis, Carl Holland, Don O. DonneIl, Satinet.
Uncle Jim, Bust Up, and Jimmy R. also ran.
Third race-Mile; selling: Sauterne, 50,
Higgins, Z TO 8, won; ;Ondague, 104. Murphy,
D 10 /, second; PT1g, 1l2, Caywood. 8 TO z,
third. Time, 1:45 1-2. lie Grande, Billy
bennett, Dave Pulsier, and Jim Henry
also ran.
Fourth race-0ne mile; handicap. Picca-
room, 10Y, Thorpe, 6 TO 8, won; George w,
1O3, Scherrer, Z 10 2, second: Robert Latta.
115, Tuberville, % TO L, third. Time, 1:45
Wedgefield, Tuscarora, jim Hogg, Momus
and Constantine also ran.
Fifth race-Six furlongs; maidens. Billy
Kinney, 1O7, Davis, TO /, won: Fiddler.
iO7, Ham, 10 10 1 second; Deluder. lO7.
Hill, TO /, third. Time, 1:19 IA Helena,
Little Alta, Bessie Stebbins. Queen of
Darkness, Sister Rosalind, Cleburne, Jack
b. and Conductor Cox also ran.
Sixth race-Seyen furlongs; selling. Vida.
1O2, Hill, . to /, won; RainInaker, 1O7,
Thorpe, TO 3, second; Oak Forest, I07,
Gardner, 10 TO i, third. Time, 1:32 IA
Lena, Bob Wagner, Tanerlane. Sir John
The Shark, Potsdam and King Elm also ran
The morning times., 1896-02-11
COMING TO SEE KELLY FIGHT
Wilmington sports VIII Witness the
Contest Thursday Night

Jack Daily writes from Philadelphia that
a large contingent Of sports will come down
TO Washington from Wilmington to see the
Kely-Wilson contest, which takes place
before the Young Mems Athletic Club on
Thursday night. Kelly has fought most
of his battles in Wilmington and is quite
Il favorite with ring followers in that city.
SKINNER" Ryan, the well-known saloon
keeper, wants to get a swell bet down on the
Wilmington WONDER He says that Jack
has an easy game in Wilson and he'll bet
on it, This may be The opinion OF" Skim
mer'' ana the balance of the Wilmington
sports, but Wilson will show them when
he gets into the ring that he knows a few
things about the game of the padded
fives'' himself.
Daly's fight with Jerome Quigley, which
was TO have taken place before the Art
Club at Philadelphia last night, has been
postponed until the 18th instant Jack is
training in the Quaker city under the care
of Tommy Costello, q" The Dry Dock Kid. =
who viii remain with him until after the
fight, when he will 20 10 New York TO at
tend to his large interests in that city.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
WHAT THE SENATE DID
Took Vote ON the Seed Bill and
Then Adjourned.

In the Senate Mr.. Hansbrough's seed reso-
luton went over until today, after an
amendment offered by Mr.. George of Mis-
sissippi had been voted down.
Mr.. Morrill,, Rep, Vermont. chairman or
the Committee on Finance gave notice that
on Wednesday next he would ask the Senafe
To take up the House tariff bilI.
The Senate proceeded to the considera-
tion of executive business. When the doors
were reopened amessage from the House of
Representatives,. announcing tile death of
Representative Grain, of Texas, was laid
before the Senate.
Mr.. Mills, Dem, Texas, offered resolu-
ton expressive OF the deep sensibility with
which the Senate had heard the announce
ment of Mr.. Grains death and for the ap-
pointment of a committee of three Senators
to join the House committee TO take order
FOR experimenting the funeral. The resp
lutons were agreed to and Senators Mills,
DEM, Texas; Gallinger, Rep, New Hamp
shire and Frye, Rep, Maine, were a1-
pointed. ',-
The Senate then. as a further mark of &c
spect, at $40, adjourned until today.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
ST. pAUL's DAMAGE SLIGHT.
Steamboat Inspectors Recommend
That She BE Placed in Dry Dock

Steamboat Inspectors Recommend
That She BE Placed in Dry Dock
New York, Feb. 1O.-The report OF Messrs.
Hand and Cannan. assistant inspectors OF
steam vessels, upon whose recommendation
the American line steamer ST. Paul has
been sent to dry dock at Newport News, is
as follows:
From the best examination we could
make of this steamer while afloat, we are
convinced that her hull is uRinpaired, ex
cept some slight damage TO her bottom
plating. All of her interior construction,
such as frames, stringers, web and belt
frames, deck frames, and the butts in her
upper deck and rails are as perfect IS they
were before she stranded. Her sheer is also
unchanged, all of which shows that she is
not strained or weakened.
In tank No. 1, on port side, we found
the bottom plating buIged up about one
inch in two spaces between the floors: also
a few slack rivets- In tank No. 2 on port
side, we found the cement all broken off
for about six feet in length in foTr spaces
beneath the floors. Tue plating in three
of these spaces was bulged up from three
quarters TO one inch in height; also a few
slack rivets.
This constitutes the principal damage
seen by US, but we would recommend that
she be put on dry dock for further ex-
amina tion.''
Capt. Fairchild, of the local board of
steamboat inspectors, is OF the opinion
that the st. Paul's injuries are due to her
having rested on some old timbers or other
hard substance, while she stranded
The morning times., 1896-02-11
SENATOR QUAY'S FINE HAND
Will Withdraw Resolution to Re-
commit the Tar:f Bill.
Fourteen Anti-Silver Democrats VIII
Vote with the Republicans To
Bring the Bill Up.

An arrangement il is said las been made
in the Senate whereby Mr.. Quay is 10
withdraw his resolution 10 recommit the
tariff bill ard tie vote will be taken on
the bill and substitute as il was reported
TO the Senate by tie committee.
Mr.. Morrill,, chairman OF the Finance
Committee, has given notice that he
would call the bill up Wednesday and seek
to make il the unfinished business. Re-
pubicans have little fear OF the free silver
substitute being favorably acted upon,
but they see no hope of the ultimate passage
OF the House bill or any othef tariff pro-
vision.
According to ,Nenents made this after
noon by a prominent Republican member
OF the committee thirteen or fourteen
anti-silver Democrats will vote against
the free coinage substitute and all the
silver Republicans win vote against it
with the possible exception OF Mr.. Teller
and Mr.. Mantle.
But when the tariff bill is thus divorced
from the silver question il is asserted that
the combined vote OF the Democrats and
Populsts win lie cast in favor or motion
TO table the bill, and this may defeat it.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Entries at New Orleans

First race-Six furlongs. Selling. Equi
nox, j. W. Levy, Billy Kinney, Ferryman
H., John Stewart, and Peri. 1o7 each: Air
light. I09; Coclina, Tutor. Carl Holland,
and The Banker, l10 each; Stanza, 112
Second race-Halr mile. Selling. Gle
matus and Fate, 104 each; imp. Substitu-
lion, oxeye and Janeiro, 100 each; Star To-
bacco, la.
Third race-Seven furlongS. Selling. Pry-
iania, So; Ringmaster. 0Dda que and Mo-
mus, 9S each; Souvenir, 100; Chicot and
lie Banjo, 103 each; Mate, 105: Birdcatcher,
I06.
Fourth race-Mile and sixteenth, handi-
cap: DR.. Work. Ondague, 96: Dutch Arrow,
SO; Lagniappe, 103; Clarus, 10Y; G. B..
Cox, 107; Imp. Wolsey, 100; Jim Henry,
80; lie Banjo, 104; Terrapin, 1o9: Orinda,
III; La Belle France, So; Uncle Jim, 93;
Roosevelt, log.
Fifth race-Miie: Imp. Marden Pet. 1O7:
Master Fred, Longdale, Adam Johnson
lo9; Tom Donohue, Lochinvar, ,Coronet, Pey-
tonia, 112; Eagle Bird, Arkansaw Travel
er, I22.
Sixth race-Mile: Sweetheart, Princess
Rose, 102; .he Eel, Alamo, Nectar, Ross
more, l04; Alto June. 10Y; Bust Up, 1O7;
Pokino. 1o9; Play or Pay, liz; Imp Hazlet
ton, III.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
WEST POINT FIELD TRIALS.
Four Brace of Dogs Were Run in
Long Heats


West Point. Miss, Feb. 1O.-The running
in the Champion Stake of the Champion
Field Trial Association began here this
morning, and four brace of dogs were run.
today, out of the five-and-a- half brace enter
ed to compete in the first series of heats.
The heats in the first series of this stake
are run for two hours each, which accounts
for the few number of braces that ra n today.
The first brace to run was the pointer, Jingo
against the setter, Topsy's Rod. Jingo did
some very good work during the heat, and
especially toward the close, bU Topsy's
Rods work was superior, and the he closed
in his favor. Both finished the two hours.
of running strong, and going fast.
The pointer Delhi. then ran for two
hours, against the setter Cynosure, the
latter doing almost all the bird work, and
completely eclipsing the pointer. The set.
ter Tony Boy next ran, against the setter.
Harold SkimpOle, the latter being lucky
enough to find most of the birds. while Tony
Boy Ear excelled him in range, speed and in
dustrious hunting; in fact. in this respect.
Tony Boy ran much the best of any deg so
far.
The setter Count Gladstone ran against
the pointer Tippoo, and easily defeated the
latter, doing much the better work in
every respect than his opponent. Tippoo.
though, h,didnotrunupto his usual goodform-
The morning times., 1896-02-11
RECIPROCITY INvEsTIG ALTON.
Ways and Means Committee VIII
Look Into the Question

Look Into the Question.
The House Committee on Accounts has
decided TO recommend the passage of the
resolution presented by Mr.. Tawney,
Rep, Mimi, authorizing the Committee
on Ways and Means to investigate the
reciprocity question:.
The inquiry will be conducted by sub
committee conducted by Mr.. Tawney,
which may employ an expert. The scope
of the inquiry is outlined in the resolution,
which recites that ftis desirable TO extend
: the export of surplus agricultural and manu-
factured products of the United States TO
foreign countries and that in certain coun-
tries the Importation of these products is
restricted by discriminating duties; there
fore, the Committee on Ways and Means be
directed TO report in what countries such
restrictions are in force, the causes al
legged therefor, their effect upon our foreign
commerce as relating to the trade result
ing from the commercial agreements with
foreign countries entered into after Oct ober
81, 1890, under the Blaine reciprocity
treaties.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
WHERE THE SHIPS ARE.

Essex to Be Laid Up at Brooklyn for
Repairs.
The Essex arrived at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard yesterday to undergo repairs.
The Raleigh ran over from Hampton Roads
to Newport News yesterday for coal.
The Boston arrived at Honolulu, Janu-
airy 80.
The Columbia has been ordered to Brook
lyn to be docked.
The New York has arrived at Tompkins-
vile, Staten Island, in order to allow her
men a holiday in New York.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
MIR. MORTON ENpnAINs.
He Says Big Quotas of Seed Were
Given 10 Suffering States.


Referring to the charge of Senator vest
that the Secretary or Agriculture had dis
triDuted 10000 more packages of seed in
Nebraska than that State was entitled TO
last year, Secretary Morton says:
Under the law, one-rhIrd or all the seed
purchased was TO he distributed by the
Secretary of Agriculture. In accordance
with that provision, some years ago, when
there was great suffering along the Sea
Islands of the Carolina coast, the Secretary
of A griculture, through Clara Bartonand the
Red Cross, gave great portion df the one
third OF the seed which he was authorized
to distribute, TO the people whosefields ana
gardens had been ruined blythe tidal wave.
LAS to that very large distribution OF seed
TO those Southern sufferers npcomplaint was
made. Therefore. during the recentseasens
of extreme droughtin the northwest the Sec
retary OF Agriculture fankly confesses that
he gave far more than the normal quota
OF seed to Nebraska. Kansas and each of the
Dakotas and 10 Okla homa.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
FIGHT SEEMS BLOCKED.
Neither Thi = Country Nor Mexico VIII
Allow Ii

The projected Fitzsimmons-Maher prize
fight seems almost certain to end in a fiasco.
The government is determined to prevent
any contest on its territory. as is evident
from the words of Attorney General Har-
mon, that If the pugilists fight on our soil
they viii be prosecuted to the ends OF the
earth, while Minister Romero declares that
it viii not occur in Mexico.
The way to prize fight in Texas would
seem to be closed by steps organized by
Gov. Culberson. and these obstacles GER
tainly lead TO very solid presumption that
The pugilists and their hackers will be forced
to retire from present business.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
BRINGS SUIT FOR SHOOTING.
Lille Spooner Wants Damages for
Injuries Received.

Lille Spooner Wants Damages for
Injuries Received.
Lillian Spooner, by Cassius NJ c. Spooner
as next friend, yesterday, sued Henry
Roberts for So, COO dana ges for shooting her
on March "a, 1895.
This is the case in which Roberts, six
teen-year-old messenger boy, rode up and
down Twelfth street near H northwest, on
a bicycle and recklessIy fired a pistol. a
random shot struck Lillian Spooner, a
young girl, passing on the street. The
wound was quite serious and her life was
for time despaired off,.
Roberts was indicted for assault to kill in
the June following, but when his case came
TO trial he plead guilty and was released on
personal bond for his good behavior. A.
A. and t. W. Birney are Mr. Spooners at
torneys.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Charles Baum,s Auction Sale

The entire stock of Dry Goods. consisting
OF Dress Goods, Domestics and Table Linens,
Blankets and Upholstery Goods, in Chas.
Bdun's Mammoth Store, 416 Seventh street
northwest, will be sold at auction, on the
second floor, between the hours of 10 and
IL a. M and and 1 p. m. today and
future days until stock is disposed of. 1t
The morning times., 1896-02-11
SHAREHOLDER NOT ON HAND.
Sam Austin's MONA Experimentation
ton Is the Cause of Anxiety.

:
ton Is the Cause of Anxiety.
Houston, Tex. Feb. 1o.-Sam Austin, cf
New York, who has held the stake Of
$4,000 put up by the contestants in the
Maher-F itzsimmons fight was expected TO
arrive here yesterday 10 turn over the
money TO Capt. James Lawler, the final
stakeholder, but has not yet pat In an ap-
pearance.
According to agreement the cash shond
have been in LAWYERS hands by this time.
and the sports seem 10 think that its non
arrival means that the fight viii not take
place. Lawler was seen by representa-
tive OF the Cnited Press today and stated
that heidi not know when the money would
be forthcoming and had heard nothing from
Austin.
l.. J. Parks, passenger agent of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. which VIII
carry most OF the business to Ell Paso, sa US
positively that the meet VIII occur at n
point less than fifty miles from there.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
MURDER OF AN ARTIST.
Instructor in New York Deaf Mute
Institute Found Dead

New York, Feb. 1O.-The dead body OF
Max Eglau, an artist, sixty-eight wears
Old was found on the fourth floor of the
deaf and dumb institute shortly after 2
o'clock this afternoon.
He was covered with blood which had
flowed from half dozen wounds on
his head and an ugly cut on the face.
Near rthebodylayanironsh Observation-Disclosures
ana 1T is probable that the mans life was
beaten out by this wea pom in the handsof an
unknown assailant. He was an Instructor
in the institution
The morning times., 1896-02-11
MAIL BUSINESS IMPROVING
Postoffice Receipts for the Year Show
an IncreR So

an Increase.
The receipts of the thirty largest post
offices of the United States for the month
of January, 1896, amounted t9 $2,942,-
$40, net increase over the first month of
1895, OF $215, 1000.
All the offices show an increase except
San Francisco and Milwaukee where the de-
crease was $723 and $5,6O6 respectively.
New York city heads the. list followed by
Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, st. Louis.
Cincinnati and Brooklyn, the next half dozen
largest cities in receipts.
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Mr.. Hilrs Condition Improved.

At a late hour last night the condition of
Mr.. Isaac R. Hill. assistant sergeant-at-
arms of the House, was decidedly improved
He was resting comfortably and DR.. Kins-
man, his attending physician, expressed
strong hopes of his recovery,
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Reduced Rates 10 New Orleans and
Mobile on Account of Mardl
Gras Celebration

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell
February To II. inclusive, good return
Ing within Fifteen days from date of sale
round trip tickets from Washington and
and TO Mobile al rate of S2b.5O. on ac-
count oI the Mardi Gras eelebra tions. Feb
fe6, e,11,14,16
The morning times., 1896-02-11
Squadron Left Bantry Bay.

Cowes, Feb. 10.-The new flying squad
ron of British warships sailed, for Bere-
haven, Bantry Bay, on the south coast OF
ireland today,
The morning times., 1896-02-11
ARTICLES FROM ONE EDITION ARE NEVER REPEATED
BROKE THE MILE RECORD
Joe Donoghue's Fast Skating at
The Ice Palace.
WENT THE DISTANCE In 2:58

Which Chops Eight Seconds Off the
Indoor Record Against Time-Also
Won the Handicap Race III Good
Form-Will Try for tie Two and
Five Mile Records
The morning times., 1896-02-11
WOMAN IN BLACK.

They seem only to know that the fund
cines for the poor OF Washington" They
do not know the name Of the woman who
visits the boxes at irregular intervals and