Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 28, 1880, Page 1

e Chicago Z ily Tribu PRICE FIVE CENTS. ~ ° vo 6 na) _ _......__. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880—TWELVE PAGES. WHITE GOODS, &e. Hl PIANOS. cLoTHn ‘Turoideries, Field, Letter & .Co.. State and Washington-sts., Invite attention to large tim- ortation just received, including _ NOVELTIES - Jn Figured and Dotted Swiss Muslins, French Batiste, In- dia Mull, French Impera- trice, Persian Lawn, Nain- sooks, and Jaconets. Choice Styles also in Revere and Figured Pique. TANBURG EMBROLDERIES. ” New and Beautiful Designs dnallwidths, with insertions to match’, on Nainsook, Jaco- net, and Cambric Cloths. Elegant line of SWISS EMBROIDERIES, For Misses’? and Children’s Dresses. Select assortment of Tidies in Antique, ,Guipure, Not- tingham, and Applique. POPULAR PRICES. ” TOLU ROCK AND RYE. SURE CURE FOR Coughs, Colds, Consumption, dndall Diseases of Throat and Lungs. Lawrence & Miartin, (1! MADISON-ST., Sole Agents U. S. and Canada, Importers Wines, Liquors, and Segars. Forsale by Draggists and Dealers everywhere. cnn PRUNES: Fire! Fire! FRIES! PRUNES! PROLES! About 50,000 Ibs., from the late Empire Warehouse, will be sold AT AUCTION ON TUESDAY NEXT. One lot will be sold from the rear of Bonded Ware- ans 719 Market-st. Sule at 102. m. ugg bi ttom Warehouse 7 North La Salle-ste Basmest be per pound. ids accepted for less than 1,000 pounds. pace COMS #Fe now open for inspection at either ARTISTIC TAILORING. SPRING, 1980 _ Weare pleased to announce that our se- ions of CHOICE. FABRICS for MEN’S WEAR for thi aan ie Season are now ready for pur Dress and Marriage Toilet. st lies’ Surtouts & Riding Habits. vants’ Stylish Livery. EDWARD ELY & C0., 163 & 165 Wabash-ay., cor. Monroe-st.’ = ww, PATENT LAWYERS, PATENTS. _ DIXON & SMITH, PATENT ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS, Rooms 48 & 45, 145 LaSalle-sty Major Block, Chicago, rp itents procured, and Patent gation reasonable. conducted. Charges Correspondence invited. (Take Elevator.) P A. REED & SONS, Proprietors. t § Our Senior Partner, Mr. Alanson Reed, has spent the last two months.in a close and critical examination of the Piano markets of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, pur- chasing for cash the best and largest assortment of Pianos ever brought to Chicago. Special at- tention was given to obtaining all the latest im- provements in UPRIGHT Pianos, a style of in- strument rapidly coming into favor. In every respect these are exceedingly desir- able, as they occupy less space and their form admits of much greater variety and elegance in case. ‘Those who are unaware of the recent great progress made in the construction of UPRIGHT Pianos will be both surprised and delighted if they examine the instruments now in our warc- rooms.* The application of the Full Iron Frame (used before only in Grands and Squares) and a critical study of the defects of the OLD STYLE Uprights has resulted in the productionof a NEW STYLE Upright that stands in tune as long and is as DURABLE as the the best Square. Our Senior Partner purchased TWO HUN- DRED Upright, Grand, and Square Pianos of WM. KENABE & CO., whose reputation is known the world over. Their Upright Pianos are splen- did specimens of Modern Piano-building, con- taining everything of value to the latest date. For asweet, rich, sympathetic QUALITY of TONE, for VOLUME of tone, and for LIGHT- NESS of a¢tion under the fingers, they have no equal. ‘They are finished in the richest of Rosewood, ‘Walnut, and Ebony, and are of the most thor ough workmanship inside and out. WE MAY SURELY PRONOUNCE THEM THE MOST DESIRABLE PIANOS EVER BROUGHT TO THIS CITY. EST Sir. i {1 & 193 State-st., CHICAGO. Another purchase made was ONE HUNDRED Upright Pianos of JAMES & HOLSTROM, New Yorks, a firm whose reputation as manufacturers of fine instruments is rapidly rising into nation- alfame. These UPRIGHTS are of three sizes, from the smallest to the largest, and supply a demand for a RELLABLE Piano at a moderate price. Another purchase was of ONE HUNDRED UPRIGHTS of CHURCH, GUILD & CO., Boston. ‘These dro all of the largest size, of fine work- TMmanship, containing many new and valuableim- provements, Still another purchase was ONE HUNDRED UPRIGHT Pianos of VOSE & SONS, Boston, a firm established in 1851, and whose Pianos have given uniform sutifaction under years of use. ‘These Uprights are all Rosewood Cases, three strings overstrung bass, ivory keys, and RELI- ABLE in all respects, They are very moderate in price, ranging from $250 upward. For use in families, schools, education of children, in fact wherever a GOOD instrument for a very small umount of money is desired, those Now Scale Uprights are invaluable. They must not be confounded with the cheap, poor Pianos with which the West has been flood- ed in tho last few years. The above FIVE HUNDRED Pianos are se- lected in person by our Sinior Partner, who bas spent his life in this business, and we can safely say that his selections are the very best Planos brought to Chicago. Shipments aro now arriving almost daily, and all are invited tocall and examine for them- selves. We buy for CASH and sell for CASH, or very short time, and therefore sell at the very lowest prices. HATS. RN ONTO aaa ERRICK, ATTER, 115 MADISON-ST., Is pleased to announce that his selection of Hats for the Spring Season IS HOW READY FOR INSPECTION. Mr. CHAS. K. HERRICK, for many years connected with the County Clerk's Office, has ‘associated himself with his brother in the Hat and Cap business, and will be pleased to meet and supply his friends with goods in his line. Do not forget the number, 115 MADISONSST., Opposite Race Bros.’ Oyster House. . P-O LAE. Fashionable Young Gentlemen are, invited to inspect the lL. P-O at. Select and original styles_ in great variety in Géntlemen’s Hats tor spring. Mr. J.A. BARSTOW is now con- nected with us and will be pleased to see his friends. PARKER & TILTON, 171 & 173 State-st., Palmer House. a IERCHANT FAILORING. SPRING GOODS ‘STYLES NOW BEADY AT CROFT'S TAILORING PARLORS, 157 South Clark-st. SPRING WOOLENS. ‘We are ready to show a choice selection of Fine Woolens in New Designs and Col- orings for Men’s Wear. We have purchased largely of MEDIUM WEIGHTS suitable for presentuse. Our Goods are marked at prices that are bound to become popular. COLLINS & NEWLAND, TAILORS, 09 West Madison-st., near Green. FINANCIAL. WANTED. __Information Wanted GUS MORGEN: “, torn’ RGENSTERN, about 23 years old, then ge 2 resident of Greenrille, Mississippi, and. town, ean joules of Landau, Spingarn & Co. of that fog tor tis eat of suimething to bis interest by apply- Parties iy ARLES COHEN, IIL and 13 Wal nem a AnOwlng the whereabouts of anid Morgen- alor.*Ulconfer a favor by giving information as BIRDS, &c. A. C. REED & CO., ‘00 DEARBORN-ST.,. DEALERS IH MUNICIPAL BONDS, STOCKS, &c., Offer for sale 522000 West Chteagu 5 per cent Bonds at Ww3{ and accrued interest Accrucd ids District of Columbia at Yi, 90.000 2.6 per cties, Towns, &c., purcbased at highest rates. AUDIPHONE. GERMAN CANARIES, And all otherkinds,Cages,Gold Fish, and Aquaria, . KAEMPFE) ‘ant Clark-st. BIRD My, it Nie J ‘Through. thelr ta Oreinar ceareetlee RHODES 4 SsScunly, Me, Chareh Be Frc 2 | AUDIPHONE | ei a'| WEAR ing Styles. Be just received full lines of Neckwear; the patterns are the most desirable ever shown by them, They open this morning a large invoice ENGLISH SILK HDKFS. The assortment is large and varied, and includes the latest London novelties. Their stock of Plain White and of Fancy H: S. and L. C. Linen Hakfs. is unusually attractive, and offered at low prices. They call special attention to their UNDERWEAR and HALF- HOSE, offered at last fall’s prices, fully 25 PER CENT BELOW their present value. ‘They carry in stock a large num- ber of lines of White and Fancy Shirtsand Night Shirts of theirown make---the best goods in the mar- ket for the prices---together with all the latest styles of Linen Col- lars and Cuffs. : Inspection invited. Retail--First Floor. Wholesale--Upper Floors. SUATIONERY, &c. (uVERPaen ct cHOYNE 8.0.22 STATIONERS AND PRINTERS, 1x8 and 120 Monroe-st., Publishers of all kinds of Conveyancing Blanks, Justices’ Blanks, Constables’ Islanks, BRallrond Blanks, Bankruptey Blanks, ‘Town and Village Blanks, Justice and Attorneys’ Dockets, Record Books. BLANK BOOKS, PRINTING, AND STATIONERY. _ 4 W. MIDDLETON, 85 State-st Large Stock, Good Work, Low Prices, GUNS, &e. EE. EATON, IMPORTER OF GUNS, AMMUNITION, FISHING TACKLE AND CUTLERY, No. &3 State Street, Chicago. 3 —Batablished 1852. — ; Fine Spectacles principles. Opera an: ited to all sights om sclentific sal fyeld Glasses, elescopes, Mi- croscopes, Barometers, et ‘Tro-story and Besement Brick sx1i0, Nos, 53 and 555 is AMBS WILMOTT, Sea TE Rooms 1s Dearorn-st. ag WE WOULD LIKE T0 PEK-IN To our Custom-Tailoring Dep’t and see some genuine Chinese Woolen Goods, just imported trom Pekin, and being made to order for our Fine Trade. We employ the very Highest Talents in cutting and making our Garments, and make up the Finest lnported Fabrics. “Peek-in, Peek-in, Any Time,” A.J.Nutting &Co, ¢. 0. D. Fine Tailleurs, OR, PERHAPS, Our Men’s and Boys’ Gloth- ing Departments May interest you more. If so, we should like to show yousome $20 Spring Overcoats---BEAUTIES--- and some Natty Spring Suits, or an elegant assortment of School and Dress Suits for Boys. Open from 7 a. m. until 9 p.m. Saturday until 11 p. m. AJ Nutting & (0, 104. & 106 MADISON-ST. INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE C0. OF NEW YORK. VW. A. BREWER, Jr., Pres. HAS ISSUEL ITS Twentieth. Annual Statement, SHOWING ASSETS over $5,600,000 INVESTED IN Government, State, and City Stocks _ and Bonds and Mortgages. SURPLUS OVER $940,000 Increased Receipts and Decreased Expenses for 1879. The only Company ‘that volunta- rily applies all its dividends to keep its policies in fo-ce. H. D. PENFIELD, General Agent, 148 La Salle-st., Chicago. Cocos AND BROW ALWAYS ASK FOR WEBES: oom Cocoa and Broma, PUREST INGREDIENTS. DELICIOUS FLAVOR. CHEAP IN PRICE. ESTABLISHED (843. FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS. PROPO! ‘Se Bids are wanted for constructing the Amphitheatre to ve used June 3 1890, by the Hepublican National Convention. (Hangand Specifications can bo seen at the office of Wet Reyineton. Architect. All materials will bo Tarnished. Segled ¥ropesalé will be received up to 10 ‘o'cloc! m., Marc! preloeks chs: b IREBERY, Secretary, 139 Dearborn-st. | Por order JESSE SPALDING, Chairman Committeé of Arrangements. PROPOSALS. Sealed Proposals will be recelved until the Ist of April, ‘or the building of a Congregational Churéh ut Michigan City, indiana, in accordance with jlans and specifications in the hands of the Building Eaminise: itteo reserve the right to reject Si mimittes jer" re] any or bias. iN, B HOGERS, iy Chairman Building Committee. 5. C. HADDOCK, Secretary, DENTISTRY. PATI ATR ne crs Nena vocrih vente meee DR; DAY, 133 E. Madison-st. ‘ "RUBBER LLU- LOID, $5.00. ae fie facture. Gas, chloroform, ether free for painless extract- ing. Ottice open Sunday fore- noon. Also, the new style teeth, no plate. CELLULOID Goons. CELLULO{D {Water-proof Lin- en) Cuffs, Collars,and Bosoms. Price. Lists and Goods sent by inail. Cait or address BARNES’ Hat Store, 86 | Madison-st., Tribune Building. HAVE YOU ALL WASHINGTON. A New Plan Proposed to Plunder the National Treasury, By Throwing Open the Doors to Unlimited Rebel War Claims, A> Bill with an Innocent Preamble to Cover a Grand Larceny. ! The House Makes Unusual Prog- ress in Considering the ~ Vexed Rules. Objections Urged Against Opening Indian Territory to White Settlement. Secretary Sherman Urges a Special Ap- propriation for the Chicago Custom-House. The Fitz John Porter Case Likely to Be Calied Up Next Week, When Senator Randolph, of New Jersey, Will Offer His Defense of the General. REBEL WAR CLAIMS. A NEW PLAN TO PLUNDER THE TREASURY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ‘Wasurxatoy, D. C., Feb. 27.—Mr. O'Conner, of the Committee on Civil-Service Reform, has re- ported a bill providing for the judiciul ascer- tainment of claims. The billis a modification of tho Potter bill introduced in the last Con- gress. The most important addition, and one which seems to have been overlooked in the mention which has been made of the bill in the newspaper reports, is 8 proviso at the end of the last, or fifth, section. This proviso allows any person claiming to have been the owner of any captured or abandoned property to prefer such claim within one-year after the passage of the act contemplated. There is another proviso that when a claimant is under a disability to sue, the action may be brought within six years, or within three years after the disability shall cense. The report accompanying the bills ex- plains that, by the act of March, 1863, large quantities of property were banded over to ‘Treasury agents, sold, and the proceeds turned into the Treasury. The net amount of money turned in was some $25,000,000. The uncertainty as to the date for commencing action for the BECOVERY OF THIS PROPERTY caused many’ claimants to allow the period in which to file these éldims to pass, The Com- ‘mittee argue that, while a large portion of this fund will not in the ‘nature of the case be claimed by anybody, it is the duty of the Gov- ernment to give its citizens an opportunity for a redress of their wrong, and then added: “Your Committee are of opinion that all ques- tions in regard to the residue of the fund in the Treasury should be set at rest, and rec- ommend the adoption of the proposed provision with an amendment forever barring all claims not prosecuted within the time limited by this fifth section.” The im- portance of this bill, if it becomes a law, can- not be overestimated. The doors would at once be opened to all Rebel War claims, which would puur in at the rate of millions per month. These claims would not come directly to Congress, but to the Court of Cluims, which, by the second section of the proposed bill, is empowered to “tind the facts appearing in each case from the testimony and under judgment thereon.” THIS POWER ia mmoh breeder: than that intended by the Potter ie member of the House Judiciary Committee, whose attention has been called to this bill, says it is an extremely dangerous measure, the more so asthe animus of it does not appear at the first glance. When it comes before the House for action it will be thoroughly venti- juted. The report consists of thirteen closely- printed pages, nine of which are devoted to a. philanthropic dissertation on the rights of pri- yate citizens, wherein all positions taken aro such as all mankind might easily indorse. It is in the last pages that the claim is made that it is in the nature of a solemn. duty to allow Rebel claimants for materials used by the Union urmy during the War, u whole year after this act is passed, to file their claims in this court. WASHBURN—DONNELLY,. THE NUMBERED BALLOTS. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Wasurtnatos, D. C., Feb. 27.—The Democrats ot the House Elections Committee, in their con- sideration of the Wushburn-Donnelly case, are endeavoring to make a great deal of the argu- ment as to numbered ballots. This argument loses its weight when it is known on the very yest Democratic authority that the ballots were numbered in only a part of the wards in Minne- apolis at the last election. It is known on the same authority that probably the ballots in none of the wards could have been num- bered fat all but for the influence of one of the election judges who was a Don- nelly man. It is further known that the wards in which the ballots were numbered are wards in which comparatively few workingmen live, while in the wards where most of the working- men do live the ballots were not numbered at all. Mr. Manning, itis said, has also advanced the proposinon that, if THE NUMBERED BALLOTS are counted, those which are not numbered must be thrown out, Now it must be remem- bored that nefther, Mr Donnelly, Mr. Man: ning, Tor anybody “els uel to. pretend that ‘ail the ballots, fumbered os well as unnumbered, were not Teally cust by legal voters and were not honestly ounted: but Mr. Sanning appears to have for- gotten that the Mississippi plan of counting does Foe prevail in Minnesota, and this difference is Poul} one of the reasons for the greut mathe- Toutical, difliculties with which Str. Manning and bis Democratic associates on the Elections Committee have to contend in thelr attempt to tumia majority of 3.00 into e minority. FITZ JOHN PORTER. ”_ mANDOLPH'S EXPECTED VINDICATION. + “Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, *" ‘Wagmaron, D. C.,Jan. 27.—Before the Sen- ate..adjourned over till Monday, Senator Ran-. dolph, df New Jersey, obtained the floor to bring up the Fitz Jobn Porter case. He yielded,-how- ever, to,a request for Senator Hoar that the lat- ter might occupy half an hour on Monday in speaking of the Geneva Award bill: After Sen- ator Hoar has concluded, Randolph’ will deliver his long-announced speech ‘in vindication of Porter, and Burnside will follow him witha re- ply to his arguments. Whether the Democrats will permit the debate. to proceed is uncer- tain. When it shall have. been . concluded or Inid one side, the Alabama . claims pill will be taken up: for: discuss[on.and disposed, of! Senator Dawes will; speak~on. It, and: Sen: ator Jones,-of Florida, will ‘aiso’ oppose. the “elaims of the marine. -Ifigurance compantes., Senstor Randolph, in'a*talk -to-night us fo bis intentions, said that he ‘didn’t believe the‘at- tempt to make the question a party one would be successful, a3 he had reasons to think that several’ Republicans would vote to.support the Dill. He relies 2 great deal on the fact that tho three General officers wha conducted the last e general,court-martial were Republicans. -. “IN THE PACE of the reports of these three officers’ of the army.” Senator Randoinb said.“how ean thin subject be regarded as political in its character by Republicans or Democrats?” “Is Gen. Porter in the city?” was asked. “Yes; ho hasbeen here during the winter as my guest: He nas apparently very little to live for other than to secure that justice for which he has struggled these last seventeen years. His, health is extremely poor, and I understand he is affected with heart-discase” + Have you heard the story recently published that is told by Clark D. Ayers, pastor of the Freewill Buptist Church, to the effect that,at the second battle of Bull Run, he one hight saw Gen. Porter in CONVERSATION WITH THREE REBEL GENERALS, one of whom’ was Gen. Hobert E. Lee?" “« Yes, [have read it,” replied Gov. Randolph;- “ nothing could be more ridiculous, Itis sheer fiction. I wish somebody would allude to it during the spproaching, debate. I wouldn’t be long in disposing of it.” Referring to Gen. Getty, one of the officers who sat upon the recent Court, Gov. Randolph said that he had a short time since received from him what, in bis opinion, was the most manly letter he had ever read. It was written in ac- knowledgment of the note from the Senator accompanying four, bound volumes containing the evidence and arguments heard by the Court in the case. In that letter Gen. Getty said that he felt as one who ought to ask pardon for hav- ing done Gen. Porter the cruel wrong of having eo ee years pee him a traitor fo bis untry. nator Rando! ects the debat to continue several days. ee a cena OKLAHAMA. ADAIR OBJECTS TO THE BILL. +. Speetal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ‘Wasnrncros, D.C., Feb. 27.—The Senate Com- mittee on Indian Affairs heard W. H. Adair, as- sistant principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, and other representatives of the tribes inhabit- ing the Indian Territory, against the passage of the Oklahama bill, which provides for the open~ ing up of the Territory to white settlement. The Committee decided immediately after the hear- ing had been concluded to-day to report the bill favorably to the Senate. Senator Vest, of Mis- souri, is the champion of the bill in the Senate, and Represenative Frost, of the same State, in the House. The bill has been favorably consid- ered by the respective Committees having it in charge. Adair, who is an intelligent Indian, speas in the strongest termsof the motives of the men who are arguing for this bill. THE FATS OF HS NATION is at stake, he says, and if the bill becomes a law the Indians in that Territory will soon be swept away before the tide of white emigration, whose advance guard is even now resting upon its borders, ready at a moment's notice to enter in and take possession. Aduir and Boudinot, of tho game nation, recently had a personal en- counter in the room of the Secretary of the In- terior. It is reported here that Boudinot will be in Kansas City on Monday next to attend a mass- meeting tobe held there for. the purpose of creating sentiment favorable to the Okizhama pill. _ Adair, before the Committee to-day, charged that Boudinot was the attorney of the ‘Missouri, Kansas & Texas road. IN THE HOUSE. DISCUSSING THE RULES. Speciat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Wasixaron, D. C., Feb. 27.—The House made rapid ‘progress with thé rules this afternoon. ‘The rule relating to the suspension of the rules on Monday was amended in several important particulars, and was finally agreed upon in a form which is a very great improvement, and which must result in great benefit to legislation. ‘Tho rule as finally perfected stands as follows: No standing rule or order of the House shall be rescind: x changed without one day's notice of the motion therefor, and no rules shail be sus- pended except by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. nor shull the Speaker entertain a motion to suspend the rules except on the firet and third Monduys, preference being given on the first Monday to individuals and .on the third Monday to committees, after the cull of States ‘and ‘Territories shall have been com- pleted, and during the last six days of a session, and no Fotion 10 suspend the rules and pass 2 public bill shall bé entertained uniess the bill or proposition is réferred to a committee, printed, and distributed to members at leust one legis- ae day before the motion to suspend is made. : THE EFFECT OF THIS RULE. oft is to limit the opportunity for buncombe and ill- advised resolutions of all sorts to practically one day in thé month, instead of four, as at present. Motions to suspend the rules can only be made by individuals on the first Monday in the month, and then not to pass public bills except the bill shall have been printed and have been in the possession of members one Icgisla- tive day before the motion is made. This will help to make legislation more intelligent, and will be a great check on the attempt to commit the House under the gag-rule to ill-digested and ill-considered propositions having a political bearing: It was worthy of notice, perhaps, that nearly every one of these amendments that were made in the direction of wise legislation proceeded from the Republican side. Weaver, whom the Speaker has continually refused to recognize on Monday, finally, in the debate upon the rules, succeeded in having read as part of his speech his wildcat finance imposi- tion. His appearance indicated how uncom- fortable the position of the Greenbackers is. Itwas very difficult. to find retreat from the gibes on one side of the House and é ‘THE JEERS OF THE OTHER. He did, however, succeed in retorting upon the Democrats that if they insisted upon ‘their political opposition to the appropriation bills after another . election there would not be enough Democrats in the country for a cor- poral’s guard. ‘7'bis is the firet authoritative ex- pression on the part of the Greenbackersaguinst the Democracy at the session. * ‘The uttempts tw sive the House power to bring appropriution ‘and other bills from committees, after they hud becn there a,suficient. time for consideration ynd preparation, wasagain un- successfully made to-day. The opposition was not as* much directed to appropria- tion and other general bills, which ure often delayed and sorae:.mes strangled in committee, put arose from thw evident belief on the part of ga majority that 14" most convenient way, per- haps, of Killix ‘sany measures was to permit them to be stirs: 2:..1 in committee. ‘Mr. Willizizs, of Wisconsin proposed an amendment of sreat practical value, which, with some modification, was adopted. In con- ference Committees it is now the custom to re- port that the committee hus agreed to certain amendments upon their printed report, without gpeely ey the subject-matter to which they re- ate. THE HOUSE IN THE CLOSING DAYS of the session js called upon to vote upon. this report, which lies in print before them, and which, as far as it conveys any informanon, might simply be a_ re- roduction of the table of Arabic numerals. t conveys absolutely no meaning to any person unless he is ® member of the Appropristions Committee. To make the reform proposed 4 Williains complete, the action of tho Senate will be necessary, but much progress was made in the modified amendment proposed by Willinms, The Speaker, in the discussion of this amend- ment, took occasion to renew his declaration, made in the hist Congress, that, while the Senute did not believe the joint rules exist, he believes that they are still in force. ‘The Democrats succeeded in voting down a proposition of McGowan, of Michigun, to amend the rules so that the pie-stands and huckster- shops should not be permitted to remain in the Cupitol. He was defeated by a lu re majority, the friends of the pie women and cigar men rallying to their rescue. NOTES AND NEWS. CHICAGO CUSTOM-HOUSE. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, WasiincTon, D. C., Feb. 27.—The Secretary of the Treasury has sent the following letter to the House Committee on Appropriations: « TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASIINGTON, %.—The Hon, J. D. Atkiis, Chairman, "For the completion of the Custom-House, Court-House, and Post-Office Building and ap- roaches, at Obicaxo, IN. including steps, grad- yg, sidewalks, und paving, there will be re- uired an additional appropriation of $100,000. The Tease of ‘the building now occupied by the Government officers expires Muy 3 next, und the -present. condition of the new building is such “that with adequate funds it can be made ready for occupancy by that time. It is manifestly to the udvantaye of the Govern- ment that no new’ Ieuse be mude, and the neces- sity for such lease can be obviated by anticipat-- ing the'general Appropriation bill, and | huve the honor to recommend the pussage of a special bila proprigring $160,000 for the work above mentioned. Very,respectfully, Wai ar Nis Oe Joun SwexMan, Secretary. + Mr. Cannon, of the Committee, brought this “letter to the attention of the Committee this morning, and urged its consideration, but was met with an objection by Mr. Blount, as the Committee will not have any pressing work for some days. Mr. Cannon bopes to’ have favor able action on the recommendation of, the Secretary. “ °° -, see Ate SESS MILITARY-SCRIP REFUNDING-BILL. ‘The Renate to-day postponed ‘the considera- tion of the military-scrip refunding-bill until next December. This was not done until after the most strenuous exertions on the part of tho Senators from the Western States interested in the bill. To-day a motion to consider the bill on the second Monday in April was offered asa substitute for the motion to reconsider the vote of Wednesday, and then that was recalled fora motion postponing the further consideration of the bill until Decemberuext. The latter motion prevailed. Sonator Allison and others who took an active interest in the bill maintained that the correct information on the subject has not been furnished to the public, and thasthero is in the | Senate a misapprehension as to the real facts upon which the bill is opposed. TROUBLE BREWING IN CHINA. A gentleman long connected with one of our * missions in the East has received private infor- mation from China to the effect that that Em- pire is strengthening her armament and is man- ifesting a hostile spirit to her neighbors and to foreigners generally, and that her position bodes no good to the peace of Asia. The letter bringing this information claims that the anti- _ Chinese bill passed at the last session of Con- gress had much to do with the present attitude of the Emperor, and that the bill was welcomed by the Chinese Administration as a pretext for renewing the policy of hostility to strangers. WESTERN DISTILLERS. ‘The representatives of the Western Distiilers” Association appeared to-day before the Ways and Means Committee in advocacy of their bill, the points of which have already been given in Tue Trung. They also filed the bill which was approved by Gen. Raum, containing the two points also outlined in Tat TRIBUNE of last week. The bill presented contained ne new features. The Cincinsati distiliers will oppose the proposition to extend the provisions of the Lenkage act to the transportation of spirits in bond to Eastern bonded warchouses for manu- facture. ORDER REVOKED. Yo the Western Associated Press, WasHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.—The Treas Department hus revoked the order of Nov. 3, propibitings the importation of neat cattle f: THE OIL PRODUCERS. Gen. Butler made an argument before the House Committee on Commerce to-day on he- half of the oil producers of Western Pennsyl- yuania, who desire Congressional investigation into the methods used by the Standard Oil Com- pany of Pennsylvania in building up Bat they term a “colossal monopoly,” which crushing out all competitors. Gen. Butler criticised the operations of the Standard Oit Company, us- serting it had forced the railroad companies tocome to their terms,in some instances ex- torting large sums. Izbad subjected the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company to the loss of $1,500,- 000, nll done to maintain their monopoly. The Committee took no action. ‘THE UTE PRISONERS. F The War Department is informed that Doug- las, the Ute recently delivered up, hus been taken tothe military prison at Fort Leaven- worth to be kept until the cases of the prisoners are decided. ‘Two other prisoners, Jim Johnson. and Thomus, together with Gen. and those of the Utes who went from here to secure the delivery of the prisoners, are en route for this city. CONFIRMED. ‘The Senate confirmed J. R. Smith Postmaster at Nevada, Mo. A NOTABLE FACT. The United States Consul at Bradford writes: “There seems no hope for the English farmer except in a large reduction of rents, while wheat can be carried from Chicago to Liverpool fos about 5{c per 100 pounds.” : THE CHEROKEE NATION. The Senate Committee on Territories to-day gave audience to representatives of the Chero- kee Nation in opposition to the bill providing for the establishment of a United States Court in the Indian Territory, and for other pu es. The Committee, at the conclusion of the hear- ing, decided to adhere to their previous actior directing the measure to be reported with a rec- commendation for its passage. ORDER SUSPENDED. ‘The Postmaster-General suspends his order probiniting the payment of money-orders to the lottery agent, who hus appealed to the Suprem6 Court of the United States, until the case is de- cided by that tribunal. «* : ’ a NOMINATIONB.5 = = 0 40 The President nominated Percy B.S. Pinch- back, of Louisiana, Navai Ollicer for the District of New Oricans; ‘Emunuel Auerbach, Assistant “Appraiser of the District of New York: John M. Hodge, of Kirwin, Kan., Register of the Land- Office ut Sulina, Kan. Postmasters—Murcus D-, Kirk, Sturgis, Mich.; Norman. K, Mackenzie, a¢ Wellsville, 0.; E. F. Moore, at New Lisbon, 0.3 Miss Niva Huston, at Millersburg. Capt. James E, Jouctt is nominated for advancement seventeen numbers in promotion to the grade of Commo- dore, on the active list. : . THE RECORD. SENATE. Wasmnaton, D. C., Feb. 27.-Mr. Cameros, presented tho joint resolution of the Wisconsin Legislature deprecating any financial legista~ tion as likely to endanger the prosperity of the country. Mr. Pendleton presented a petition from twenty-four heads of families of the band of. Pottawatomie Indians praying: a settlement of their claims against the Government. ‘Mr. Jonas presented a petition of. owners of steamboats on the Mississippi River reciting that they suffer great inconvenience and pecuniary loss by the desertion of crews or parts of crews; that passengers, and mails, and cotton shipments are thus disastrously delayed; that the prosperity of a large part or the South- western people depends on the regularity of this commerce; that the only penalty now laid on such desertion is forfeiture of wages, and even this cannot always be enforced, and legis- ‘lation to remedy this evil by compelling the hands to abide by their contracts ts prayed for. Mr. Anthony, from the Commi.tee on Print- ing, reported favorably the. House joint resolu- tion authorizing the Public Printer to furnish all applicants with copies of bills, reports, and other public documents hereafter printed by order of Congress, and distributed from the document rooms, on such applicants paying the cost of such printing, with 10 per cent added. Passed. ‘The bill for the relief of the heirs of Constan; tine Brumidi was passed. t Mr. Walker, from the Committee on Pubile Buildings and Grounds, reported a substitute” for the House bill for the establishment of titles in Hot Springs, and for other purposes, and un- nounced that he would ask leave to have it con: sidered Wednesday next. Placed on the calen- jar. : ‘Mr. Voorhees, from the Committee on Library, submitted the annual reportof the Librarian of Congress, together with a resolution providing for the printing of the usual number of copies for distribution. ‘erred. ‘Mtr. Kirkwood submitted a resolution calling on the Postmaster-General for information re~ garding the alleged infringement of patent ma-. chines for cunceling stamps used in the New York Post-Oftice. Adopted. Mr. Morgan submitted a resolution requesting the President to inform the Senate what sction hus been taken by him under the act of 1878 for the distribution of the Mexicau Claims Commis- sion award, the grounds of such action, un what further action, if any, is in bis opinion required fn the premises. Adopted. 4 ‘While considering the calendar, the Fortifica- tions Appropriation bill was reached, but wis passed over upon the suggestion of Mr. Allison, who hus it in charge, On motion of Mr. Voorhees, the bill admitting free of duty clothing and other charitable con- tributions from abrond for the relief of colored emigrants in Kansnsfwas taken up. ‘Mr. Voorhees: said his objecticn made when this bill was reported lust week was not based on {ts merits, but on certzin circumstances sur- rounding its introduction. He hoped there would be no objection to its passage. Mr. Bailey submitted an amendment directing the Secretary of the Treasury to huye euch transported from the port of entry to its destination, appropriating money to defray the expense of such transportation, and Reding that the act shall expire June 1 next, instead of Feb. 21, .1881. His reasons for offering the amendment were founded on his knowledge uf the ne; race. Designing men would use this bill to impose upon the ignorant negroes. The idea was that: foreign Governments and people sympathized with the exodus movement, and would help it along, and it was advisable to haye it understood the uct would be limited in dura- tion. Upon the statement, however, that an smendment would probably, kill the bill, Str. Bailey withdrew the amendment. i "The bill was then read 4 thira time and passed. ‘Mr. Bailey moved a bill to establish an_educn- tional fund, and apply 4 portion of. the proct-eids: of the public [ands to public educntion, and to. provide for the more complete endowinent and support of the National colleges for the ad- yancement of scientitic and industrial educa- tion, to be made the special order for Monday next after the morning hour. Agreed to. The morning hour huviog. expired, considera- tion was resumed of untinished business. the “Vive-pe: ent” bill, the question being on Mr. ‘Edmunds’ motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill was indefinitly postponed. * ‘fr. McDonald moved that. further considera- tion of .the motion be postponed until Apri! 1 next. Hedesired that further time be allowed for an investigation of the question. The argu- “ments made against the bil! might have. preju- diced some Senators against {t, and Mr. 3tcDon«