Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1878, Page 1

‘THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISUED DAILY, Except Sunday AT THE STAR BUILDING! The Evening Star Newspaper Company 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. -—— cents per w the counter. paid—G ce 10 copies for $1 per Sent longer than so pai? for, #w Hates of advestising made known ou applica- tion. SPECIAL NOTICES. > UNIFORMED nthiy mee welock. “THOMAS W. FOWLER. wo Let every om i. G. LYNCH, Sere ATTENTION. KNIGHTS OF ST. P Rick. Phe regular meting of the € manedery will take MONDAY, Mare até pom. sh a Hobert Emi SURANCE COMPANY Will be held at the office of the Con ‘Bth and D streets n.w.. in the on TUESDAY, Maret 12. 1 for the purpose of ele pany for the ensuing y of other business. fetas-td (signed) J. M. BUTLER, sac'y. PAMPHLET COPIES OF THE let fw GARRISON on the Hayes, including Louisiana and Statesinan office. Concord, N. MH.. or Gibs Hres,, Printers, 1012 Penna, s 0 ». SS BUFFALO LITHIA WATER. A fresh supply received and for sale by W. 8. THOMPSON, tr 708 16TH Stree. yivania Avewne. corner iith street. | B rved to subscribers in he £oening Star. 51—N?®. 7,774. published on Friday —$2 a copies iptions must be paid in al- WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1878. egrams to The Star. EUROPE TO-DAY. TWO CENTS. NEW TORK FASHIONS. rs. Fabrics and Suits for Spring — rnaments. &c, The Publie Debt. The recapitulation of the statement of the public debt of the United States for the month just issued, shows: HORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS ( |THE EVENING STAR. & THE SENATE was not in session to-day. | helley (Ala.) introduced a il to aid the Great Southern Railway com- pany, consolidated, to eonstruect a line of Georgia and Florida. pson (lowa) presented tions of the Legistature of Towa, requesting Senators and Representatives from that to vote against the bill for limitation of trans. portation of live stock, uniess the same are shipped in patent cars. Mr. Rice (Ohio) moved to take up anil cor cur in the Senate amendments to the bill in ppointment of a temporary per ‘he had yeste: rTAL- THIS of February, 18 Debt bearing interest in cot Bonds até per cent. Washington News and Gossip. HOUSE.—Mr, [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. } New York, Febru ‘N Lo come Sromply at8 pom, To. ENING, at er Mrs. HAves will hold her last: Saturday +ption to-morrow from three to tive Position of the Powers. BUSINESS FAILURES. SURRENDER OF THE CUBAN ARMY —__.+—___. THE SITUATION IN EUROPE. The Peace Meeting in Hyde Park. Lonpow, March 1.—The tenth of Mareh is the date fixed for renewing the attempt to hold a peace meeting in Hyde park. Austria Ready for War. 1.—The Times’ Vienna cor- respendent, referring to the persistent rumors jor mobilization, ys: “There ts little preparation to be m: he last seven years these preparations have been going on, and since last year, when ibility of such a measure plans have been worked out to the very small ally do not for this spr nt walking dre: ‘ast. adopt a cony | not be the fault of those who try to make fash- | ion. Last year, short walking dresses we! | sent over from Paris, and a strong effort made to revive them in this country tempt proved a practi not purehase the short imported costumes. and nine out of every ten of those that were | ordered were directed to be made with the usal demi-train. Debt bearing int in terful money: He Commander _F. Navy pension fund at 3 per cent MeNair, and Master Charles A. Cl been ordered to the Portsmouth at New York, | nce next month with goods Debt on which interest has ceased. since maturity. Eiion to the which will go to Fran for the Paris exposition. TRE SILVER L. sury has alre Mr. Crittenden (Mo.) sai objected to the Dill, but at the request of gentlemen from New York he withdrew his But the country ought to know that the payment of a large amount in pen- zed by the administration to one appointee. aneter ing no interest: . B. GORMAN. Recorder. | and legal-tender The annua! meeting of the f th ATIONALLIFEIN- 1F THE U.S. OF A. . corner of .—The Secretary o dy begnn the necessary ar- rangements for the immediate execution of the law providing for the coinas Ts, (ao, that ‘there will be no delny what, 1 its operation, the form. of the si i pproved the. device for the new silver dollar Wiieh was submitted to him by the director of Te department will he prenar: very Si a inistra t \ ee Fan 8, very soon the administration of th | roe) aept, principal and int. | Cash in the Treasury s Ol demand cates of deposit Wever, doing something AML the en raya short, with kilted ional currency ee tette Shar | Coin certificates. | to overcome the diff ordered recently are nv skirts, and double silk pipings. and ornamen- sions was jeopard obstinately clingin: Gen. Costa failed should have appointment The secreta: x certificate, and $H42,852,124 64 LonDos, Mare short dress, or at le | the ground, will be traveling and ser devouily hoped tha gent women in this count portance of this endeavor and seeond rapid an adoption as possible of the sh Total interest . f Austrian three days of the date of the payment | & Oth pensions we are called upon to enact an rdinary law to acco: ministration or to let the of the obstinacy of ngyng to one individual. attention of the country to the faet ing the act the democratie party shows its great desire to care for the pensiozi- ers of the country. Mr. Rice desired to say that the department | of pensions had not been derelict: in this mat- of the intelli- nt Wa, Loy ot President pendix reviewing excuses af gainers. will be sent, postage or ex- press paid, for six cents each, from the Monitor modate this ad- ioners suffer be- dministration And he wanted DisCHARGE OF LAND OFFICE CLERKS.—The Commissioner of the General alled fifty-three of his clerks before him to- and informed them that want of appro- ions foreed upon the Seere ‘sing them, or of eof absence without pay compensation could be The Commissioner retat being compelled to take h was, however, Land Office The long skirt for day wear is eve hindrance and an obs 7 * Tt occupies the hands when The Russian Troops in Roumania. are 1.—The Golos say rapidly among the ‘sian troopsin Roumania. All the Rouma- ‘iages are infected. etional currency. d | petual barrier to active exereisg’ and out-d as provided by law granting them until funds for t obtained from Cong expressed re} this step, w nian railway ca solutely necessary for the arm: return by sea, and not through What Irritates Russia. 1.—Intelligence from y in Turkey to | | Abroad, a short dress becomes a necessity | for travelers, as sight-seeing cannot be | plished without the use of the hands Mr. Joyce said there was no dereliction of duty on the part of the pei of the administration. General Costa was Debt. less cash in the Treasury ion department or mperatively demanded by circumstances, and could no | “HOT SUDA “7 : werent COFFEE, TEA AND CHOCOLATE. st SURN'S. 1420 Pesy INERAL WATER f MILE COLD ht a@tof Congress provi against the District government, the undersigned Will undertake the prosecution of such a8 may be entrusted to him. A faniliari long experience, leads him to believe. t their 'S in his hanes. presentation of claims will, of course, nsure speedier attention thereto. RICHARD WALLACH, febI5-Tar No. 456 Louisiana ace. BURBAN HOMES. SUBURBAN HOMES. SUBURBAN HOMES. A collection of SINTY COTTAGE DESIGNS, With PRACTICAL PLANS, SH. MeGILL, Aner Le AT ALL Rook S$ 1 Buy tt TROT, Ever) person conte: i te ‘The cheapest | lished. sale at all Book Stores. [Parenter TO TA. Pending the passage of the bill introduced in Congress, authorizing the adjustment of CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES and to correct erroneous and ECIAL IMPROVEMENTS, property ow ners should prepare their claims for pre- ust their claims tome, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT TAXES paid at a large discoun © intrust ‘ILLIAM DICKSON. 2: ur-cndac-haly street, fel21-Im Thiee Door: above ¢ oly adi WEDDING PRESENTS. M. W. GALT, BRO. & CO., 18 to their stock of Have mac large ack SILVERWARE, embracing all the newest designs. ‘They have also Just Imported the Latest Novel- ties in PARIS FANCY GOODS, POTTERY, PORCELAIN, &e. Allof which are designed especially for WEDDING PRESENTS. febll-tr LUMBER. LUMBER. LUMBER. LUMBER. Cerner Sixth sivect and New York avenue, WE HAVE AGAIN REDUCED THE PRICE ON ALI. KINDS OF LUMBER. Sct Our Latest Price List Before Buying. WILLET & LIBBEY, WILLET & LIBBEY, WILLET & LIBBEY. WILLET & LIBBEY. febl# tr Cer. 6th st. and New York ave. @\OKE DOWN Tv FOUR CENTS. RTY BUSHELS DELIVERED FOR $3.20 @AS-LIGHT OFFICE, eti-te 611 AND 413 107TH Srater. G"* FLEISCHMANN & CO.'S COMPRESSED YEAST. All first class grocers keep it. t succeeds and has merit, has tmi- race Sood counter el therefore if you wish to uality of Gaff, tators and counterfeite: take advantage of the ri ieisehm: Co.'s COMPRESSED YEAST sed test ‘Worthiess imitations are not paitued off upon *Tie genuine Gaff, Fleischman & Co.'s COM- PRESSED YEAST has on the wrapper our firm __Janga-ly ame or trade mark. REX Uxvtt ae The Well Kav Practice! Heiter. has removed (0 383 street, bet. net 1. Wilk F Mamodeling of SUK Hatsa spec'aity. sept RECREATION: | |, EXEMCISE! Ga UITER’S BOWLING ALLEYS, Five Excelent Aimee” © Sts. N. W. _ New aud Complete. feb15-1m* JENSEN, - Se 20 H REPAIRER. ‘ears with H. BEMKEN. ‘913 BENNSYLVASES AVENUES = em; Dn eee, Store.) LADIES WATCHES & SPECIALTY* ‘Watches put tn complete order by me are guarat el teed for oue year, or money refunded. febdlae R SALE —A 7‘; octave, SquareGrand PIANO, ata sacrifice. “Toquire 733 7th street % several Pianos for rent, Tow ‘rates. fevd-4we LL WHO VALUE the best One Dollar # acrurately suited to the eye. a H. H. HEMPLER'S. Optician, 453° Peng. avenue 2... corner 4". siveet, cd nd all the faculties being requir ness in hand, it is simpl: | ble to employ them in taking ¢3 here is no one thin 10 So Much to emancipa tion of short, simple ski | adress of this kind for appointed and confirmed a but a few days before the pensions became due. Twenty-four days. i but a few days, and in few men even in New was required 78 Ditto, February 1, 1878 longer be avoided. @ pension agent ot February 27, larch payments of “The Russian plénipotentiar ‘itation at the slow progress of the | If the negotiations are not 's it is expected the p) matum fixing a | Decrease of debt dur Ditto-since June 30, 1877 pleted in a few d. tentiaries will pre date when the tr GENERAL EUROPEAN NEWS. Ruskin Seriously Hl. ‘Fhe Academy states d in, the well-known writer on art, is dangerously ill from overwork. Failure of London Bankers. Loxpoy, March 1.—The Finan to the failure of Messrs. Willis, Pereival Co.. the London street bankers, say Willis, Percival & Co. were privat 107 years standing. expected. No the time specified ver ise such a bond jon agent there, from Missouri made a bu, ould make poli hot through the leniency of the party that the bill should ‘as a matter of justice. inary care bad been exercised by t nd the admin ox (N.Y.) sai asa ity, and not of polities, aud VLVANIN AVENUE, F THE RESUMPTION ACT.—A meet- enate committee on finance was It was expected that the com id take a vote on the Dill to repeal ‘A quorum was present, 'y member of the Bonds issued to Pacifie Rail able in Tawful #2: ‘ay companies, money :—Prineipal terest ‘accrued and interest paid by the interest repaid by | in with another ‘so ele ‘ostumes to be wor eloth, prune, myrtle is the favorite niaterial. ing them consists of a Pr reaches to the knee in. front and forms a asque bodice at the back i Kirt is mounted at the yoke, While the front forn?s es only to the Knee, where it is sewed in, rt of the dress, this plaiting in fron ate at the sides or « . ends falling at the back, or side, To this dress a jacket lined with flannel if ighter fabric, such as rd ship, dark thought he ¢ capital out of it. It Loxpoy, Mareh 1. of the passage of an the resumption act. g for the audit of claims but as it isdesired that every | committee shall be present when a vote the committee adjourned until next Tuesday without taking action. ¢. M. WHITAKE! style of mak- neesse shape. which | transportation of m | taken on the bil Under this a kilted k upon a dee} v plaiting whie With such matters, acquired by at his ser- Views may Ue beneficial to persons disposed. to place The receptions of yesterday afternoon were among the pleasantest of the season. Tho tamilies of most of the Senators were at home to visitors, as well as many other ladies who usually receive on Thursdays. The evening was marked by the second re- ception of Seeretary and Mrs. ye ott & Co. repri Lining articles upon Chas. Sumner, § he explorer. the military power of Russi A folded sash p The Senate amendments were then coneur- red in, and the bill passed. The House then resumed the consideration of the bill to restore Captain Wm. to his place in the army, and it was passed. The committees were then called for re} of a private nature On metion of Mr. White.(Pa.,) it louse adjourn to-day ) either termi the knotted | lation. so imperce NE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIE: idered today the joint resolution intro- great surprise i Evarts, and a Hen i si oa a Leith Tomkins. surer of the Free Masons, anc the grand lodge charities were kept there ESS LOOKIN Not So Many Fallures Last M. American came serges are also u that when the Hi The former ente: a Monday next. Uthe aecount of | act of the legislative assembly of Arizona nd one or two large ke from the Southern ileges granted the rter of the territorial solution is to a - | fashion of combining sev A before bat fmaking up t efore, but ok place a fortnigh onsists of a skirt not so great, and consequent); enjoyment was increased. brillianey illuminated the ‘ound the house. The carriages w The District in Congress. WHAT THE BOARD OF HEALTH WANT. The Board of Health have filed eighte sections of the draft of a bill with the Dis' of Columbia committee, which they di have incorporated in the bill to provid of government for the District. ifi ress, would not board to retain | company by a special eh; or SO ago, but hips and lin k Jerneath. the kilt} kept in place by two rows of dark cotton t attached so as to fasten every plait securely The edge of the mate! wp, and held by what a kept strictly in line, sothat there was no con- The awning which extended from the There has been in the number of failures the past month, as tain now what the come ¥ Ite . al is simply turned ie Men Should Buy It. known as iilliner’s ating building shou upper part of the dress rather a waistcoat, E Hovsek Postal. COMMITTEE this morn. ontinued the invest against Thomas I for the eastern division i k, and other ¢ smpared with the mont rn being reported } ended. wh i pees all the powers the tion of the charge addition would great! ei 4 Phey want to ha of defining, deetaring anc of Cottage Plansever pub- ota vest and jacket, or being merrily ca for itis eut deep causing to be : 7.1130, reported in J sinjuriousto heaith for the past month. putot the js away from the front to shew the vest purpose, aud tea or dangerous Still mere manifest tendency towards the “co t- tage” and those shapes which fit close te the head and frame the face. One of the most characteristic styles of this description is the “Madeline,” an importation intended for an Easter born It is a soft-finished, tinted chip, with straight crown, cut short, amd filled in with a curtain of white Spanish blonde, with which the ¢ brim is lose, while sati t brim suggests the Mercy, but the ‘oping 100) f small blood red color of the myriads 1 from the grass by «lin France in the late spring are more suggestive of the urch of the Madeline in Paris and perhaps the suggestion fur name. styles Sa cottage bonm «with narrow thick w ribbon, blac and very pale pink : erushed and shaded. A black chip. on the Y, displayed a twist of black chenil oration of Marshal Nie Sps of Roman pearls, to which was ad n interior imming of shaded satin rib covered. The shape head covering of a white satin. the wh of pearl, a poppies, the exact size ai of flowers which flame the side of the re One of th chip. trim hor not wide, hes in width, and r of satin on both sides, or one the other merie antique. Be rsible, the different sides show and shades, wood brown with blue. fawn with poppy red, or three shades of gray, With three shades of res d three shades: of bismuth, with three shades of blue or three les of darker brown, with three shades of e green. A great deal of use is made of satin ribbon only half an inch wide in and white, or black en one side and ite on the other his is made into flat loops and ends, which are used very effectively at the back of the crown in fron nd where larger ornaments would be conspicuous and out of . bows are very much used for ornamenting the front of ter ain Princesse polonaises, whi made entirely without other trimming except two thick pipings containing the colors of the mate! Which are those of the ribbon also, of the features of the season. The 3 ri ly faithful having a surfa: side satin conti; natu the wreath-like mounted in long, r pendant buds and which almost ¢ rather they ars wide bands, with grass or mossy fringe, ‘als the brim and leaves the nd flow and is used ce to form a curtain, or it is some: The flower bonnets 1 success, and will doubtless ined during the summer. They are very pretty for evening wear at the th and in the stalls of the opera, and dressy time, as the absence of crown admits of elaborate coif!ure and the passage of the sily or Wrought ivory comb, which is now so judis pensable a feature of hair dressing COLORS, colors in design show a mix 5 one blending instead times i The new sprir ture of all quiet | to tell wh This is tru ris bismuth of fawn and dull me gray, and t 1 with bronze and brown, Ti nding of colors in flowers, in leaves and rib- -and inthe richer fabrics is wonderful. | It is impossit » estimate the number of shades, in many instances, so close is the slible their gradatic 1. | the only way. indeed. to get at the figures of this Syniph ing would b by means of a scientific instran tance numerically between the e: light and dark which a | in ornameniation, whi first tim > gained aker acertain signifi lack, for example, mental rib! ek, Pom and yet longer nt colors. new styles, for example, will exhibi shades of brown satin on’ one sic shades of red-blue molre antique These work up most effectively into trim limb, Whether the said nuisances shall be of the description techni- HH) or of the des e. and of making such 01 t3 they may ry to accomplish either of the iS, or any other obje ed or intended’ by any subsequent pro- of preventing the sale af od aunid drink within the limits of said Distr uting the construction, arrangement pts, privies and +} son, jobbers in woolen goods in Grand | in many respects suggestive of the sli joining the ladies’ ing. or What is Known | bilities. $150,000 to | A Prominent Law Fo trimming upon ; | cels Fand Miss Ma ed the guests as th parlor, impariing to e ) the hand and a cordial greeting sense of being weleome jes of the household were elsewhere, look- ter the comfort and_pleasur ts. The company ineluded man life as well as a number of our mo: dinances penal yer Arrested for : er: ES OF STATION OF AR : special from Si. will be given to this class of The other young -payers interested will find it ‘apt. Anson Mills, & report to Hon. R.C. city. for duty The hew sprit teity on Tuesday, for for. and attempted to swallow xed the name of Col. Brod- present choked and preven He was subsequently pleadings of old jveted trom the bar nd economic: thing high in color, of texture at there are the mixed serges, or Wood color, d which he had for: aults within said Dist nd cleaning of the for and regulating the colle transportation mals in and f is so doing. ts wore black silk with draperies ck Brussels net. Miss of rich mauve silk le: OF providing | tion, removal and al and dead ani- i: ities ef Washington and Georgetown, in said Distriet, and their densely populated su- ‘s Building. kK grey, bismuth and sleeves of Dh wore two shade ly combined. wtimore and i , D. i also those of Washin cloths, which have large! Surrender of the HAVANA, March 1.—Yesterday afternoon the 1 department defiled AN Usarst DisertMrsation. — The eom- mittee of Ways and means has decided to give urtieulars of the proceedings of the meet- nt of the Associated insurgents in the cent before Gen. M. C cipe, surrendering their arn inthe neighborhood of th rendered thei: burbs, and to provi¢ for the proper p a very moderate price, only ‘ard. There are alsc many shades of fawn gi 0 rformance of such service ; of regulating the imterment, disinterment and transportation of the di District: of making, ing such order: including quarantine instruetions, as may hecessary or de duction and s| 18. The insurgents ocha alsa sur, {| Prints, i mix and wool colo: inches wide, w i father’s sense of humor, were : ssed in white Paris muslin with triminings of valenciennes Win and through 1, issuing and enfore- lations and instructions, Zulations, orders anc inst every paper in Wash- aper in the United St hot in the Associated Pres: off enterprise.is tyrannieal and should be res public men suppose that matter y to the Associated Press a y here is supplied by it to the Washington papers in the Associated Press, but that is not the nded with flow- lent Tyler wore z ade silk. Mme. Mantill: tired in a combin: vhite satin ahd pink brocade made. with low waist and elaborately trimmed trained skirt garlanded with flowers. of rare beauty were worn on the head and throat and on the corsage. 1] uffalo, Wore a superb tin festooned with flowers wore white, ft Pre used for sum. The United States discriminating and inded. A good many ble to prevent id of contagious or infectious delphia mint, le in silver bars for subsidiary coi: pattern, in tinted White. may be made up in the same as the mixed serges, or they may be used puble skirt an & THE PROPOS! n MENT Te THE N Diamond ornaments av TO '7HE: UE) appointed by the build- ‘he committee of 13 pn’s assembly, for in regard to call- The committee of 25 ers’ mass meetin, appointed by the t rpose of consultation ing upon the District committees to-day, and urging law of the District, met Baker in the chair. M: to compose the “blouse waist.” which promises to be very uring the present season. ens cannel be said to have made | ‘heir appearance, but there are the delicate linen lawns, which make sue! morning dresses, and so cool and servi r of children and young gi to be obtained in broken little’ bars upon grounds for twenty-five cents per y the dark, plain unbleached linen fo: blouse, aprons and dusters, for twenty-two. A new style of bunting, very superior to that ordinarily used, is shown in all th of wood-color and brown for fifty square yoke ja re stated to be $124,000. are nominally higher, consistiag of real estate. a : ‘he Markets. Merely 1.—Vi solidated, North Caroina sixes, old, Sugar quiet and firm, a9 RE, March 1.—Cotton dull an_un- changed. Flour steady to firm, witl Howard’street and western super. costume of white and garnished with lace. 7 Mrs. Thomas Ronalds wore a most unique and striking dress of wi E trimmed with humming birds, holding pearls ABOUT THE SILVER BILL.—The passage of iiver bill by Congress over the veto of the President seems to give general satisfaction : to the silver men, bes their struggle to restor its former monetary power : and to the advo- ingle gold standard, because of e amendments to the lien t night, Mr.Geo. M. vhich was adopted, that a com- rt of the builders and 13 workingmen, constitute mmittee to ‘present to repared by the indorsed by the Mes: Hutchinson and _ builders, and Thomas, part of the work- to do the tatking. T. ‘h lovely summer | e satin and lace, i use they have won in the old Silver dollar to rts’ sister was present, greatly vel scene, Not having attended ‘ded a party before. t a few of those in attendance, after arts’ house, went to the on the part of t themselves a joint coi Congress the li builders’ mass meeting an Workingmen’s Assembly. ir on the part of t Meany and Reynolds, ingmen, were selected day the committee proceeded to the Cap pursuance of their instructions, THE CORCORAN MARKET. The sub-committee on markets of the House committee on the District of Col unent by R. B. Mitchell, in favor arket in square 446, cates of the yy ing Secretary party given by Mr. ges. Some of the Senators and Representatives had, with their w ner at the White House. Secret a was also a guest at the dinner, which in all its appointments equalled any hitherto given at the Executive Mansion. veto formed a topic for merry conversation. Mrs. Heintzelman gave a lunch to young lies-yesterday afternoon. . The ‘studio of Miss Vinnie Ream is open to visitors every Wednesday afternoon, and it is one of the most attractive points in the city. Freedmen’s Hospital investigation TESTIMONY TO-DAY. The Senate sub-committee investigating the f the Freedmen’s hospital, continued at at all events urged by the ex- has received acheck. After the Dill passed the House yesterda’ x southern quiet i southern red, 1,201.32; Pennsylvania red, 1.30a 0, 2 Western winter red 1.31; April, 1.824a1.33. Corn, ‘western dull and lower, closing weak— | hit yellow, B8eo4:” western arch, 644: April, B6a5: Oats aniet ‘and ste: 33a3514: western white, 34435: ni Rye quiet and nominal. fair demand and steady—prime Pennsylvania and 16. Provisions dull. and ives, attended spot and March, The fabric is ail wool, a finished that it looks like he: i and may be strongly reeomme Ses, from which much wear is desired and expected. The cheviots, the Madras hams, and ail the modern ye pear in quiet colors and broken e up of fine irregular lines. These are excellent for country we: ly suitabie for the sumnier dre: in the country. Was a stampede from the floor and ga leries to the Senate wing of the capitol. When the action of the House was announced in the t least half the members of the House on the floor of the Senate. y senee in the Senate chamber, occupy caused a good deal of ill-natured com lends of the bill, as it he silver bill and rods for summer lumbia to-day ment on the part of the fi Was suspected he was on hand to end ust the bill. It is probable, | ishment of am; W. W. Corcoran, f xtending from O street to P fiman, president of the Northern opposed the pas- TUE CENTRAL GUARD HOUSE FOR A POLICE shoulders, 4% Bacon—shoulders, 5° jams, 104gall, i s of young girls nt in cottons clear rib sides, 6". Lard—retined, tierces, 8'4. hoice grades scarce and firm—choice western . Petroleum quiet— and unchanged. The improveme is as noticeable as the immense advance which has been made in late yea influence votes a ngton is for the nother railroad After the bill and that his prese 3 erty Market company, purpose of lobbying a sage of the bill. 1k for summer wear is now quite unnec sary, excepting to make a display ata fash- ng place. The exquisitely tin- and percales, the pretty e substantial cheviot ‘125 ull and easier, ionable water! ished caimbrics ham and mo. reproducing all the fin furnish an abundant opportunity tion snflicient to gratify the most ret It ishardly time as yet for the ver elties in summer fabric ance, and it may be that our merchants will jJearn a lesson from last year and not fill their shelves with costly stuffs which have to be laid over and reduced more of the novelties of last season, velvet striped grenadines in rich figured and flower designs sold as high as In the cloth shades, however, navy biue, the price has been five: and the ‘OUK sub-committee of the District commit- the matter in charge, e Central guard hou: building for the Poli ——————— THE PRESIDENT GAVE A STATE DINNER last evening, at which were present the following seated in the order named, beginning ‘ident: Mrs. Randall, ll. Senator Windon 5.000, ks opened firm, of Connecticut, 1. oon steady at decline, id 102. Exchange, long, 483's; short, 485 4. Governments weak. NEW YORK. March 1.—Flour quiet and un- Wheat a shade better. Will report in se aS 2 proper S. the linens Providence hospir a ay’ named F.E. Felton: he was a persoi d mind; disagreeable to the disagreeable to patients; used guage: he never made an; pital treatment: witness never wrote inviting Felton to come back after he had left: Felton vi patient; his expenses were his brother in Philadelphia; his brot to support him as long as he would re- Witness produced three letters from Felton’s brother, and she said that one letter which she gave Dr. P: had not returned. “repudiation “And what next? quick response. Corn duil aud firm. ONDON, March 1, 4 p. m.—Consols, 95 1-16 for both money and the account. U. 8. bonds, 7's, y complaint of hos- io make thei Was measuring his length ated Some merriment. by Matthews had promised t silver dollar coined under the at the right of the Pre Justice Miller, Mrs. Moi Mrs. Randolph, Senato Mr.Townsend, Mrs. McFarland, M. Mr. Foster, Mrs. Hale, Dawes, Senator Morrill, Mrs. Key, thes of the House, Mrs. Hayes, the Chief 's. Sherman, the Post Gordon, Senator Dawes. Hill, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Townsend, Mr. Mrs. Foster, Senator Booth, Mrs. Hill. Ferry, Mrs. Windom, Treasury,and Mrs. Mi ‘THE INVESTIGATION OF DOORKEEPER POLK The House committee on reform in the civil service to-day continued the examination of He was asked what he “a corner on Con. orryell affidavit. such allusion, and ¢har- Ex-Doorkeeper Buxton revious to the Fortieth Con- abit of the em- loy substitutes to ing his administra- x he allowed the practice eases—one he mentioned was a soldier who had no ed a substitute to do the ittee room to which he was ——_——_-~e--_____ FLORIDA NEGROES KIDNAPPED AND SOLD INTO SLAVERY IN CuBa.—It is stated that sev- eral weeks ago the President received a letter from a reliable source stating that the writer Possession of facts proof to the effect that colored men, citizens of Florida, had been kidnapped and trans- ported across the Gulf of Mexico into Cuba, and there sold into slavery. The writer says that members of the family of some of the en- slaved citizens had received intelligence from ba from their relatives statin; were held in bondage there, an was communicated to the Chief Executive of the United States for such action as might be di le. He concluded to send to the republican member tives, as a confidential agent to ascertain the truth of the statements. Judge Leonard a few days ago obtained an indefinite leave of absence from the House, and left New York for Havana, on the steamshi | Wednesday I: from President than halfin price. One he replied, “I am the hospital. o give itto Eaton to wear about his Senator Kernan, who fought the bill persistently at every step, says he does prehend that the law will work as much real harm as its most zealous 0) Senator Allison, t Dillin the Senate, over the Senate’s prom almer said he had capable of direct er Sal je har given the letter to the Secretary of the Inte- rior; Felton sued the hospital it; the case was settled by payment of : Felton left the hospital because he thought he was well enough to go into busi- hess; the statement made left the hospital because he could not get male nurses is false. Dr. P. Glennon testified that Franklin E. nt in his ward, Freedman’s was transferred to another ward, because Felton cursed and swore at the e, master General, Mrs. ‘aite, brown and myrtle reduced to four ani question is whether the profit upon the noy- of the reduction of fifty f so, the inference is 't it is not wise to purchase a novelty. and what are technically called, sum- ks are lower this season than they have been for man, for loss of an pponents have pre- he manager of the exuberant spirits d_ decisive action. Senators kept up a conversation elty in fabrics permits Sei Wee Secretary of the per cent. without loss. y Fellon that he | running eros: cloak room concerning the bill, there was no n made tothe merits of the veto mes- It seemed to be lost sight of in the | feeling of satisfael question was out of the w: WHAT NEXT. eneral impression that ver bill in its present juietus on more ultra legisia- Sstill that the bill is a r 1 not relax one whit his | eflorts to give a silver dollar an equal chance gold dollar, without distinction or Gen. Butler s! i It is quite probabie tl of the House w Felton was a hospital: Felte ars. from. sixty-five to eigl very good, thou; 1 fashionable shades at from’ one dollar to one dollar twenty-five per yard. These afford a ve urchase of pretty, r its ata very moderate price. must be remembered that the damasked andIndian silk grenadines willmake pearance, and that these styles, good and useful though theymay ide them. | Thrift; le 2 about making t we been lookin; ful, charming fat Doorkeeper Polk. meant by havin set forth in the on that the vexed Cuba Judge Leona: per yard. from Louisiana in heavy ; plain It seems to be the the passage of the si shape has put a tion. Gen. Ewing sa sham and that he wi S$ CrUsOR, (colored), officer at U.S. tied : . Jonson ; have nown him twenty years; had Johnson in the rison at one time: his reputation was bad; now Capt.O.S. B. Wall; e didn’t get any hospital: he labored to ge’ testified that gress it was 01 loyes of the House to em lo their work, but that dur' tion as doorkee) h he did allow, arms, who employ work dn the comin pary the ip Columbus, on ying with him a letter ‘0 the Captain General, and also one from Senor Mantilla, the Spanish to the same officer, to Leonard will make known the Should it be found kidnapped in Florida or other southern state and conveyed to and sold into slavery, will be adopted to prevent al rages on persons and violations of interna- ‘all was dissatisfied atronage from the _ Palmer in and got for his work ; he said Purvis wouldn't do anything for him est testified that he was a mem an police force; know ve arrested him w kept a house of prostitution ; made this arrest about five years ago. An aceount of the raid, TAR at the time, was read A ‘gent ; police failed to secure enough evidence to show that Johnson w: prietor of the house. Lieut. Vernon, of testified to arrest of Ji like opinion. fiftymembers opportunity vith daughters ance in society, vinter, for a use- ric which has just made its appearance. Itis called *‘gaseline” be: berege. tint woolen fabric, Very soft, somewhat di: and makes up exqui who go out a great perpetual reinforeemeut of used itseems strange, that for has not been obtainable here. was evident, for minister, addressed > will at ever looking to the elimination of the ich prevents the free coinage of sil- that there is more ber of the Metrop: true that negroes are ver, but it is not believed than a bare majority of the House who will | » pass a bill to accomplish this J there are not two-thirds, ant | even if such a bill passed both Houses, would certainly be sustained. ABOUT RESUMPTION. The next battle over the financial problem al the resumption law, jouse, and is now under u the Senate finance committee. urrency committee of the ed to report the bill to retire ‘ulation, it will be reported en the committee is next vely discussion will follow. immediate means LizutT. COMMANDER A. G. KELLOGG has Hi such future out- been detached from duty at the navy yard here, and ordered to the Poi navy yard on 15th March. A RESOLUTION Will be introduced in the House on Monday next declaring it to be in- expedient to take an, in vision of the tariff at 0 published in THE isitely for young girls eal, and cannot aiford a rtsmouth, N. H., eal al , and . it COMMISSIONERS TO PARIs.—The President several years ‘past to-day appointed J. Herbert Shedd of Rhode ke Godwin and John T. Norton, of State Commissioners to the Metropolitan police. vhnson on a charge o stealing; don’t think the cae ever came to Perry H. Carson (colored), of the marshal’s Richard Marshall (col- will be the bill to rey step looking to a re- e present Congress, DISMISSALS AT THE PATENT OFFICE.—Be- sides thirty-nine persons dropped from the regular roll of the Patent Office yesterd: rs, the work and the mone: the Paris Exposition. consideration e banking and office ;: James Leonard. ored), and Detective McDevitt testified as to Johnson's reputation. Chas. A. Robie testified that he is connected with the Freedmen’s hospital ; in charge of the THE ROTTEN TIMBERS OF THE WRECKED METROPOLIS.—Eben Manson, the master car- penter and contractor who was employed to some fifty trace: mings, and are not only used up but upon bonnets. A ‘great i color is, therefore, used, but is in small pa nd with infinite art and taste. For e: ample, woolen costumes yp reties mined serg double pipings of si and shad r x rticularly. the . are trimmed w mhet, and with tendrils or ts forms a Sort of cape or curtain at the _ {An original combination, a striking mixture. is sure of suce attempt to mix pr COMMON colors Which € no relati bject they are intend itoadorn. The effort will be a failure aud expose the wearer toridicule. Better goarined with neutrality, or with only just enough of f broadiy si stylish ss, but beware ol an b sever: bul itis common now to in- little pink or poppy red into compo sition. Yeilow ts also exceedingly well worn— Hot straw-color, s white by gaslight but the dull yellow, the color of old’ gold. In well knowr gout other des of color. It is therefore quite in ac ordance with the principles of ari that yellow should be used more or less in with the use and blending of many ¢ | many shades. This old yellow is particularly rss made of it,with mming of white Spanish | blonde, the ornaments of yeliow roses, shaded from palest tints to brown, constituted one of legant toilets at a recent grand id one of the most distinguished I . The rule of quiet, inconspicuous for the street still holds good ; strik. | ing colors and combinations, and even very its, not being considered suitable specially the streets of the NOVELTIES IN TRIMMING featur ntertainment re ly given in New Yor sisted of & Sol nt al dies attired in a raalled we The foundation of each one consisted of a Princesse dress of white tulle overlaid with flowers of a distinct kind selected by the wearer : the lily of the valley, the rose. the vio let, the prim rose, the mignonette, the apple- blossom, the scarlet geranium. ‘and of » were represented, of course, and th | was novel and very lovely. The det follows: the entire dress was e¢ flowers, which became very small ed the waist line, and we: at ail to increase its apparent siz toward the bust they Ww larger, and round the shoulders becam t hape and et grass, of the waist they ped the tunic. ronts of dresses are e than ever, and will be re- ined through the spring and summer for the finish of out door costumes, as well as Prin sse andreecption dresses. Silk lace, tulle, gauze, and very tic Kuit sik with fringe netted in the fabrie are all used for the purpose, and also brocaded silk, damassee, and damasked gauze, in 1 it is not so much what is used now-a which gives distine- tie the manner of it, and the effeet which is produced. Travellers returning from Paris bring back such quantities of clairde-lune, am fort. blue, grey, and jet bead, that , ut ask whether in the new coming spring we shall be beaded all over as the savages in the Island of Madagascar are tattooed? The cry is still “they come!” Bounets, Wraps, mittens, parasols, all sorts of eontriv. ances for neck gear, bows for the hair, slip- pers. half high satin boots, basques, lace for trimming eibow sleeves, nets, purses, chate- laine bags. everything is’ beaded % ful gilt butterflies. bees and beetles, all in del- | leate white or black jet, mingled with silve steel or gold beads,are ready for al gg ing season. The enormous Spanish veils, which promise to be adopted at watering places and will be associated with the still fa- vorite high comb, highSpuffed hair, and the crimson or tea-colored rose, are absolutel; heavy with white, black or Clair-de-lane jet. and.in some instances, are delicately ened by the outline of the pattern bei lowed in “old Pe beads, “Castilian Jack ets"—a black silk affair adjusted to the form— bristle with beautifully fine beading. Veils will be worn on bonnets and hats, beaded to correspond with the beading on the brim and crown, for whom had both been expended, and about gaged in restoring hen the steamer Metro] col r at Newbur; mitted an affidavit Treasury in which he says t! rotten timbers in her bow ani covered up by order of George D. e 's’ and repairing department; knows ter; Potter came to me. wen the in- t the investi a th Representative Blackbu was a lucky day tor Ha: querried the Stak man. ply, “that the Senate passed the silver bill over the veto. Had the silver bill died in the Senate he would have heard the rafters and limbers of the White House toppling about im. Do you know that terday to ademocrat, ‘Just die in the Senate, an: to get Hayes out of tI are with you.” burp, * yeste: rn says “ve: rsons en; 8 i models, were discharged. AT THE CABINET MEETING to-day, the Sec- retary of State was instructed to carry out at once, the provisions of the silver bill, calling other powers in the new : fteen or twenty years ago. W. THE NEWEST. Bonnets have been an indefin: so long a time that it is hard to find them lar; fo tell what not be true of 0" Why.” was the re- blockheads to Dr. Palmer would send Mr. be hushed 00; know Mr. Calyert ; he ospital; Mr. Calvert once sai we ition that it woul ‘ite quantity for ge on payment of Pen hear of the CaS ine in such con- not be good for much. eo Lieut. Urret, U.8.N., has been ordered to the hydrographic office here. for aconference law. The subje was not even talked ovel law, and that qu ek vine session was dev routine 7 ican said yes- a Sas silver bill he President's chai Yes, reittel iy wasa lucky day for THEIRBIGHT to know ELS GHT to know now remainder of th The cl clasps used for the are silk cloak, which is retained until lat or early summer in these tudes, jmuch bapdvomer than last oa A whe are were very ‘Season seen doutte. ir ret jennie have and what it is now customary