Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1881, Page 1

a THE EVENING STAR. SUBLISHED DULY, Except Sanday. & EUILDINGS, Sree * BRANCH OF Tile fal-i f Les ine w >| WED) 7 DR. W. C. ¢ EF a emet Gem ed by Governor DISTHIC OULTUEAG SOCIET SFSULAY EVENING, 7 Oceek. An es uk to Shade Trees. anc F Heventeer- sear Loct Prof. V.kurey 7? 0 curd fo attend. WARBINGEON GILLIS feo? 2° : hep IN Ap tosh 93 per day. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC COM te D. C., Feb. 17, 1881 hails, hotets or al. are req Committee of Pub number that out beard snd the committee Ww. Chairmaa. Address EF. WO febl7-20 | | i | ‘T A PURE. BLOOMIN PLEXION if so, afew applications of Haga.’s MAGNOLIA BALM MAGNOLIA BALM MAGNOLIA BALM Will wratify you to your heart's cont: Tt écos away with | Sstiowsess, Repness, Prvrurs, Buotoans, | and all | Disasks aNp InrEsrections ov THESEIN. | | | | SOM- Iz Ovencomrs THE FLUSHED APPEARANCE oF Heat, FATIGUE aNp EXcrreMENt. It Manes 4 Lapy oF THImTY APPEAR BUT ‘Twenty, And ro natural, gradual, and perfect areits effects, | that it is imposeibie to detect its spplication.. jandi-eo THE ANNUAL M#ETING OF THE EF stcctnowters of the Aciovion Wire Inter ance Company for the District of Columbia, for the election of nine Directors to serve the ensuing ear, will be heid at the office of the Oompsny, 1505 101 DESylvania ave. west, THURSDAY, Feb- | Tuary 24, 1851. Polls open at 1 and ciosa at 3 p.m. jad4-td "FRANK T. RAWLINGS, secretary. REMOVED DK. PARKE YOUNG, . 1317 Sth st northwest, between N and O, bout half a square above the old cilice._ fe8-2a* HOT BUDA! HOT SUDA!! 4th delicious and nutritious syraps. Prepared with de = ages To ai the most pleasant snd wholesome toe wines eaten. ‘Ccld Soda aud ai Miners! | waie al] the year. — MILBORN'S PHARMACY AND MINERAL WATE DEPOT, 1479 PENNSYLVANIA A VEN! SPECIAL NOTICE—A fresh supply of PUKE NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL at | arcs La re, corner st. and Penuey!- vanis ave., st We. ver {nll pint bottle. decli | LECTURES. | Lt tee - a j BY THE } HON. JOHN KE to tne Youna Catholic for sale at the book and | to repeal all faxes on bank c: | o @ convent.-—R-presentauive Soe aren em Teer Se SNe Ra PR RET ETE rT Serta -WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Fyening Star. vo mms 1881 “mee Ta TWO CENT | Washington News and Gossip, SENATOR BLAINE, {t 18 announced, will not new resign until after the 4th of March. It hed been his original intention to have for- v gation to Lue governor of Maiue ay Bight *apitol to-day, upon the authority of . that, Robert Livcolr, of Tilinols, will be Secretary of war in Garneld’s ada@itnistration THE CHINFSE TRAaTY. the Scnate wlll consider the Chinese treaty his session. Dut will let it go over to the snecia jon which Will be called atter Maren 4b. GENERAL SENTIMENT now 13 that the nS of both Stanley Matthews and ge Billings wil not be reported by the chary committee. THE APPROYRIATION Bitis.—The House this afternoon passed the agricultural appropriation bill. This leaves only two appropriation bitis it 13 not now believed | now to be disposed of by the House—tne sundry civil and the cei u LLION.—The Treasury 118 ordered the transfer of #4 654,209 In gold tation the New York assay office ta the Phila- ‘6 eagles and half ed easy last night better this Morning by everal Senators who made fa- lclan gave @ SVaR reporter ot the pb this Informatio ollowing internal revenue appointments :—Robert Bain stor: district of Kentuck: Ist district of i) 25. He will be tend eventtig by Ional delegation and essoclation. Naval ORDERS.—Commander Frederick Rodg- a8 assistant to the inspector of the 4th light house district. Lieut. Cuarles A. Brad- bury, from the navy yard, Wasbington, and or- dered to the St. Mary’s, Passed Assistant Sur- geon C,H. Giack, having been detached from the Onward, van. 11th, has reported his return home, and ‘has been placed on waiting orders. Surgeon W.H. Jones, from the Michigan, on the 25th instant. ARMY ORDERS.—Second Lieutenant Alexan- der T. Dean, 25th infantry, is relieved trom | duty at David's Istand, and will join his regt- ment at Fort Randall Leave for one year on surgeon's certificate of disability 1s granted 24 Lieutenant John T. Barnett, 5th cavalry,totake effect Marchi. The leave granted 24 Lteuten- ant John G. Ballance, 22d infantry, ts extended two months on account of sickness. The leave | 0b account of sickness granted Captain W. L. Foulk, 6th cavalry 1s still further extended two months. Major H. P. Curtis, judge advocate, will proceed from this city to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on public ‘service connected with the War department. The superintendent mounted recruiting service will cause sixty-five colored cavalry recruits to be prepared and for- waraed under proper charge to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for assignment to the 9th cavalry. ABOLITION OF THE Tax ON BANK Derosits.— At the regular weekly meeting of the Senate committee on tinance this morning the bill in- troduced by Mr. Beck on the of December pital, bank de- posits and bark motion of Mr. B . Provide solely for ine’ abolit deposiis. The committe tor De a Of the tax oa 29n autaoriz*d ‘Clure, edit p. aradol, Som¢ time ago, bas gone toN 4 banied A adine democia sof st. as been 50 tll ag t3 5e ce for len days or more, ubabie to go ‘4 PRESIDENT'S CHAMBER, y ne rors ON, D. C., Feb. 15, 1551.) My Dear Mr. Paxt As one of the listeners s few weeks agoto your | interesting and. Y the ‘Remi nigcences of a Pri re” Tha peated, and 8 wish that is | shared by a Iarae number of your friends who | were not priviiewed ta hear you upon the former ocession. Will you net wratify all by repestine the lecture at an early day a: such place as may be de termined by your friends. Your early reply will oblize ¥ fhe Rev. John Kk. Paxton. 1200 K Srawrr Nortawest, ? Wasutxatow, D. C., Feb. 16, 1351.) Hon. W. A. Wheeler, U. nate: My Drax Sm: In complying ourself aud others to repeat the | ences of & Private in the Lats Wa: delivered by me, I bee you will aces; of appreciation of the compliment o Tequest, Two place a8 may te determi Very reepectfuly you strong desire to hear i 1 be in Lincoln Hail, 23d inatan’ at & Xx. 8 OF NC THURSDAY EVE oT. - Thompson, st. Dow. ___ SPORTING GOODs. preews oN ‘They exiand the Chest of Aes, Women and “*They expand the of Men, Onndres—corelop end Placa atrengthen the bes harden alithe Muscles sz Habits. Fresh air “ubs will cure Dys the Lies that Fush ed — polished fand Rock Maple. Buco Cau i ated Pook of Instruction) any wht fro} 0 lbs., ond maiz. Sua cae ay only $2 per pi ‘O'MEA A'S Sport! Cor. Esthand ¥ ater one red where: send onde debilitating effects of Seden WABD & HUTCHINSON, $17 Ninth st. northwes:, GIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MODERNIZING DEFECTIVE PLUMBING EN CITY RESIDENCES, AND, HAVING A LARGE FORC COMPETENT WORKMEN, ATTEND PROMPTLY ALL JOBEING ORDERS. Jana STONE ABERT, ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW, No. 408 5th st. n.w. jan3-6m NTON FISCHE’S DRY CLEANING Es- A TABLISHMENT and DYE WOR! No. 906 st. northwest, near the U. §. Patent (floc. LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN'S GARMENTS OF pea et a DYED; also, CREPE eS BOTAL TY in clean! ine fine EV! ane Moderate, TY ears everiencs. Terns ALHEL'S, 206 10th a Lime, Cement, Plaster, C: Lining Felt, Fa't neva GRAVEL ROOFING SUPPLIES. =! | the heuse some days. Florida | yesterday that he si | Fast accumulation of unsettled cases, gave rise overcome the | Sof Victor Hugo will enter bis efgutieth yearon Saturday of this ‘week.—Senator Pendleton will entertain the Oito legislature, which will visit this city 1D a body on the occasion of the ihauguration of President Garfleld. A WASHINGTON ARTIST IN FLORTDA.—Mrs. Vinnle Keam Hoxie, who 1s ruralizing in Florida for the benefit of her health, writes from there to friends in this city, under date of February 15tb: “We are in the piney woods on the St. John’s, roughing It with the natives, We are living on fish, salt meat, hominy, coffee without even mik, and Flo'fda syrup. The trees around the house are han. :°g full of lemons and oranges, and thousancs of birds Sing all the time. The palmetto, m» snolia and century plant—cactus, grows every where, and Nowers are coming up on all sides. The winds from the coast are pretty strong and keep us in full of beauti- ful little lakes, teeming with fisn, and ts a par- | adise for hunters. A young man’ just returned On Indian river told us jot a deer, a rattlesnake, at, aud a varlety of birds. We have hired a little blue dump. cart and a from @ bunting rip white herons, a wii | horse from a planter, and go out camping and | bunting and baving good time.” PROPOSED INCREASE OF CLERICAL ForcE ON PENsions. —In the Senate yesterday the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation Dill being under consideration, the amendment reported by the Senate committee tor the pur- pose of facilitating the settlement of pension claims and closing up a3 soon as possible the to discussion. It tacreases the working fot of the offices named by additions as foulo Adjutant general's oftic econ general's oMice, per y, clerks dourth class,) at $1.se0 eaci (third class,) at $1,6% each; 2) clerks (second Class.) at $1,400 eacb: § Clerks (first class, ) at $1,200 each; $20,000 addtional for the hire Of copyists, an additional deputy commis | Honer, at a salary of $4,000 per annum. The salary of the commis! Of penstous 13 In creased from $4, On motion of Mr, Plumb, the Jerical foree for the surgeon. general's of from 25 to 40, | THE HgarimG ox resumed this mor: means committee ot AR QUESTION Was before the ways and ne Ho} The proczed- Ings were opened by Mr. Frye, who enquired whi ther the representatives of the sugar inter- est_had agreed upon and were prepared to present any measure of reltet. He remarked that there were two parties to the gugar inter- est and that they were extremely far apart on | | the Carlisle bi His own opinion was in favor | | ef that vill, but it had been vigorously contes- ted by Mr. Havemeyer of Kew York and ethers, and bad not met the approval Of the Majority of the committee. Mr. Have- meyer had informed him yesterday that the brinctpal objection to the Carlisle bill would be removed by the tsertion of a provision for the establishment of bonded sugar Warehouses. Mr. Frye then submited the fol- lowlng 9s the amendment proposed: “That Warehouses for the retluing of sugar may be established at any port of entry 1a the United States, under such regulations as the Sccretary of the Treasury may prescribe. Any imported sugar may be transferred to sald marchouses Without payment of duties. The Product of such retineries may be exported tree of duty, or may be withdrawn for consumption in the United st On the payment of the Saire utes as would have accrued thereon hid | they bad been imported in the condition in which they are withdrawn from Warehu3€3."" Mr Fiye stated that he had submitted this pro- Nision to Assistant Secretary French, of the Treasury, WhO saw no objection to it Mr. | Havemeyer stated that he was entirely op; to the Carlisle bill, believing that it woul | Tatnous to the refining ressed | Feport, and that Congress would that would be and simp! and under | which sugar importers could do their business | inelligently. Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury French was present this morntag, but took no part in the discussion. The committee will held a special meeting to-morrow to Take action upon the blll and proposed amendment, ‘The Aldrich Report Muddle. CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS. It 1s stated that the report samttted by Mr. Aldrich yesterday to the House comui'tee oa the District of Columbta, touching the draw- back Investigation made by the District com- Taittee, was authorized to be made by the sub- committee appeinted to draft a report. The chairman of this committee was Mr. Aldrich. Before submitting the report. however. ih was read, It 15 suld by Representatives Neal. Muller, sam‘or@ and Klotz, who agreed to support it. ii was not read by Mr. Hellman, but tts gen €ral conclusions, It is asserted, were stated to him, and he agreed to support {t. all of the republican meiwdcrs, it 1s stated on the same authority. agreed to support the report, a3 well as two democrats. This is a majority of the committee. Gen. Hunton says, on the other hand, that the repert contains only the views of Mr. Aldrich, that fs, his individual views, and all the sub commi!tee did was to authorize him to make the report 8 his individual views. On the other hand, Mr. Alirich clalm3 otherwise. The committee. however, 1s to meet to-morrow, when Mr, Aldrich will pre: Financial Prob| SECRETARY SHERMAN’S BOND CALL, ETC. At the Treasury yesterday, at the close of bustness—4 o’elock—national banks had made Sit In $20,000,000 To withdraw thelr circula- ‘on. Of course, that means contraction by the barks. In the’ eventing Secretary Sherman 13- surd a call which meaus counter actton by the government. The cali ts for $25 000,000 flve per cent Ponds of 1881, to be puehased ‘on account of the sinking fund. ‘The eall matureson May 2) next, On which date rest On the bonds acsignated will cease. ‘The following s'a de- scription of the bonds included in the call, both SsIVEs x Ss, $50, Sit iT UNAWARES. ‘The call for $25,000,000 of bonds includes the numbers |: i the banks. down the is sag with the trst bonds issued. The banks could, by watehing the calls, tell pretty nearly when the bonds th hola wonid be calkd tn. Just before unat me they wou!d assign tnetr bonds to some member ofthe house. In doing this the bonds would have to be re-registered and new numbers given. By the exercise of this little Ingenutty the call for the securities was put off, aud they continued todraw their higu Tate of interest. ‘The call just issued knocks all such calculations as these In the head, TREASURER GILFILLAN’S RULING, Treasurer Gilfillan has received a dispatch from the assistant treasurer at Chicago stating that the Merchants’ National Bank of that place desires to deposit with him an order to with- draw tts circulation. He asks if he can recelve the deposit. The Treasurer has answered that all deporits to withdraw circulation must be made either at the Treasury here or at the sub- treasury in New York. WHAT MIGHT BE, If the Treasury had a mind to do so, it could put the banks who are depositing to withdraw circulation to a good deal of trouble and tncon- venience, Under law, they could be reautred to make such deposits tn U. legal tender notes. Most of the deposits made on this ac- count have been in gold. If the Treasury would refuse to take gold—as it is fully empowered to de—the banks would have to skirmish around for notes. But, like tae pirate king, the Treas- ury Waives that point and accepts the gold. Washington’s Birthplace, LIVELY DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE OVER THE SUBJECT OF THE MONUMENT TO MARK Tus SPOT—THE “ MONUMENTAL CONGRESS.” ‘There was constderable debate in the Senate to day on a proposition to mark the birthplic= of George Washington with a monument, The jast Congress, It appears, appropriated $3,000 fcr @ stone to mark the birthplace. To-day, Senator Joimston brought up a new bill to aid $27,000, SO a5 Lo make ‘the Total $40,000. Sen- ators Conkling, Tugalls, Cockrell and others opposed It. During th sston 1) Was sat! that, the Secretary of e had consult arenitect, and together they had con upon a monument that would cost $3 Was Objected that tf this me: proved that next time the Sec! abd the architect might conc! = or $60,000 Ought to be devoted tothe matter. Senator Ingalls had been informed that the pr - jected Monument was a sort of pagoda, ana Mr. Conkling had learned that it was inteaded to have windows, and be something on the bird-cage order. Senator Johnston said he kKbew nothing about the model, but had peen requested by the Secretary of State to present the Dill. Senator Cockrell thought the 46th Congress was using too much of the people's money to build monuments. It would be known hereafter as the “monumental Con- gress.” Mr. Hamlin thought Congress ought to have more information on the subject before appropriating more money. After a long discussicn the dill was passed by & Vote of 40 10 10. The National Library. THE SENATE VOTES FOR THE CAPITOL HILL SITE. At the evening session of the Senate yester- day, on p.oUlon of Mr. Voorhees, chairman of the select committee on the subject, Senate bnl authorizing the construction of a buliding for the ommodation of the Congressions: Library, Was taken up, when the report of th commitiee recommending Judiciary Square, und the views of tue uiuority (Mr. Morr:ll) 11 favor of the eastern front of the Capitol grounas as the site were read, as also the re {ions of the commission of architects the neeesstty for a bull the Capitol. The re: Ubg localities were presented in detail by Mr. orriil and Mr. Voorhees, the latter argulag that while the Judiciary Square site belonged to tLe government, and would therefore in- volve no ¢ ditore for Its purchase, the east- ern frovt site, on the contrary, would cost at least $1 oo. Mr. Thurman favored Judici- upon economical considerations, moved to amend the bill by striking © Ces'gnation Of Judiciary Square, and in- serling in leu thereof as the site the squares pun. bered from 726 to inclusive, east of the Capitol, and between Bb street north and B Succ south aud ist street east and 2d street east. Agreed lo—ayes, 39; noes, 7. Tnose who voted in the negative were Messrs. P: ck, Davis of West Virginia, Farley, Ingalls, K’ aan, Ran- dolph and Thurman. Messrs. Davi- of Liinots, Hamiin, Call, and Brown, who would have voted aye, were paired with Messrs. Voorhees, McDonald, Maxey, and Morgan, in the nega- uve. Mr. Whyte. it present, would have voted aye, Mr, Morrill (hen subinitted an amend. Ment providing for the appropriation of asufti- cient sum of money to purchase the land, and regulating the mode of condemnation of the roperty,&c. In reply to Mr. Davis, (W.Va.) Mr. ‘orrill Stated that his estimate of the cost of the purchase, based upon contracts signed by more \ban half of the Owuers, was a round million of dollars for the whole six squares, Mr. Davis moved a proviso that the total cost of the lands descrited shall not exceed $1,000,000, Mr. Conk- lng, 0 reply to an inquiry, was informed by Mr. Voorhees that the intention was to obliter- ate East Capitol street. Further Gebaie followed, in which Mr. Voor- bees spoke of the enormous accumulation of four hundred thousand books in the crows alcoves and upon the floor of the present library. Books were lying there in boxes and Piled up iu corners, and the committee on the SUDJect had strenuously labored to induce this Con- gress to provide the additional accommodatious that seemed to be indispensable. Mr. Morgan moved to amend the amendment by adding a Proviso that the iand and the structure thereon shall not exceed In cos? dollars, nor shall the lang be paid for until the President has ap- proved the price at which the land is purchased snd condemned 4s being a just and reasonabie va‘ue thereof for the Cy ular of a Libeary building and mands. After further discus- sion by Mr. bw g and Mr. Voorhees, a motion by Mr. Ga: land to Ss 1es', & division resulting 17 to 23. The bill and amendments were then ordered printed, and the Senate (at 11:25) adjourned. Erizoory IN New York.—A considerable number of horses in this city are suffering with the disease that has caused more or leas trouble every year since 1871. Fifteen horses of the 6th avenue car line have been attacked within the Past few weeks, and three have died. The others are improving. There have been ten cases among the horses of the Sth avenue line, And three horses have died. ‘The other cases ere, with one exception, slight. There are no cases of the in the 7th avenue line sta- a Aud there have been only two this s2ason. © cases Were reported at the 4th avenue line Stables,—), ¥, SUN, Wik = See FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. Turspay, February 22. SENATE —Bills were reported as follows, and Unless otherwise stated, placed on the calendar: By Mr. Cameron, (Ps. ) trom the committee on miliitary affairs—An original bill to repeal so | Much of section s of the act of June 18.A, isis, as relates to the allowance of fuel for ofivers of the army. [It restores the regulation in force In 1866.) {rom the same committee, ta- Voravly Senate bili for the rellet of sufferers by the wreck of the government transport Tor- rent. . Mr. Morrill, from the committee on finance reported favorably House Dill definiag the vert. Heatton of returas of national banks. He said the object was to legalize oaths taken by bivk officers as to thelr recurns when made before a botaty pubile. ‘Taken up and passed. Mr. Bayard, from the finance committee, with asubstilite thereror, the Seaate dill to repeal aii laws Ubat impose taxes upon the capital of and depo-its with banks and bankers and upon bank checks. ‘The bil was considered, on motion of Mr. Bayard, who stated that the substitute report- ed by the committee provided simply for the re- peal of the tax on bank ceposits. ‘The substitute was cead and agreed to, and the bill as thus amended passed, the title belaz changed accordingly. Mr. Wallace, from the finance committee, ad- versely the Senate bill to authorize the lssue and provide for the redemption of fractional Lotes, Indetinttely posrpoaed. Bruce, from the committee on education adversely ihe Senate biL for the en- ef the Lawry Indusirfal Academy tu © of Alabani Indefintiely postpoaed. Balley, mrmittee on education labor, reported back the following Senate bills, and, en his motion, the committee was di charged from thelr further con ‘To amend an act approved July 2, 1 ating lanos to the several states and territories; 10 incorporate the Cosmo-Ameriean colontz, and general Improvement bureau in the { States, Indefinitely postponed. ‘To es’ a labor commission, (The last mentioned, at the request of Mr. Hoar, was placed cathe calendar. Mr. Hill, (Geo.) from committee on_ privileges »Sreported a resolution directing Tae and electio secretary of the Senate to pay out of the mis cellaveous items of the contingent fand of tar Senate to the legal representative of the estate cf the late Henry M. Spofford, clalmant of a seat In the Senate from Louisiana, the salary or compensation Without mileage, he would have been eniiticd to, under the law as a Senator, trem the 4th of March, 1Si7, to the 20tu of August; 18s. Mr, Hill stated that the rule proposed wa3 identical with that in the Corbin case and had been reported by a unanimous vote of the com Inittee, After debate, the resolution prevatled. Mr. Voorhees introduced a bill to protect In nocent purchasers and users of patented articles. Referred to committee on judictary. Mr. Voorhees calling the atiention of the co it- mittee to the importance of and urgency for some such protection tu view of the recent decisions of the courts. Mr. Beck, from the committee on transporta- tion routes to the seaboard, (to whom the reso- lution of the Maryland legislature on the sub. ject was referred.) reported a bill to aid in the construction of the Maryland and Delaware Sbip canal and to secure to all vessels of the United States service for all time the right of bavigation through sald canal, free of toll and charges. At Mr. Beck’s suggestion the bill and accompanying report were ordered printed aud referred to the committee on commerce, with the request that the bill be incorporated a3 an amendment to the river and harbor Dill. Mr. Whyte, from committee on printing, reported favorably for the printing and dis- tributing of special reports relating to the 10ih census. Passed. ‘The remainder of the morning hour, and EDUI 1:30 o'clock, Was occupted ina discussion pecullarly appropriate to the day, and appre- clated by the galleries, upon the House jotat resolution for a monument to mark the birth- place of Gen. Washington. The resolution aincnds the one of June i4th, 179, appropri- Ung $3,000 for te rnonument by tucreaslog Lie amcunt to $30,000. The objection was maniy based upon the alleged {solated locality of {1 proposed site, and the absence of any desert Uon or indication of the kind of monum: proposed. A motion to recommit the subject failed to re and the jo!nt resolution then passed — 10.10, Mr. Logan then moved to take up the Gr. retirement bil Mr. Logan’s motion (subsequently chang to make the bili a special order for to-mo: Was begatived. 23 to 29. The legislative appropriation bill was the: proceeded with, and Mr. Blair advocated tu- proposed increase of the pension clerical fore: HOUSE.—At the suggestion of the Spraker, half a dozen pension bills with formal Senate amencments, were taken from the Speaker's table and the amendments concurred tn, Mr. Hubbell submitted the conference report on oe pension. appropriation bill, and it was reed to. r. Bicknell, from the committee on forelgn affairs, reported back Dill relative to the Veae- zuela awards. Committee of the whole, Mr. Rice, from the same committee, reported back joint resolution providing for a joint con mittee of the Senate and House of Representa- ves to investigate alleged false and fraudulent proof and statistics used before the Halifax fishery commission. Committee of the whole. Mr. Johnston reported back Dill to retire Gen. Wm. H. French with the rank and pay of brigadier general, Committee of whole. Tr. Blount, from committee on appropria- Uons, reported back the sundry civil appropri- ation bill. Committee of whole. ‘The House then, at 11.50, went: into commit- tee of whole (Mr. Cox in the chair) on the ag- ricultural appropriation bill. Mr. Martin (Del.) offered amendments appro- priating $10,000 for the Continuation of experi- ments In connection with the manufacture of sugar from beets and for cultivation of beets for that purpose. Adopted—91 to 47. Mr, Belford moved to Increase the appropria- ion for the reclamation of arid and waste lands in certain western states and territories from $10 060 to $30,000. There was, he sald, west of the 160th meridian a vast extent of land which could only be utilized by the diggmg of artesian Wells and procuring water by agencies of that Sort. One of the great problems which wouid beset the American people in the future would be the disposition of the overcrowded popula- Uon of the great cities; and {t was the duty of the government to fit the immense tracts of land in the west for future occupation. The amendment was 3 Mr. Dunnell moved to increase trom $5,000 to ‘6,000 the appropriation to enable the Commis- fioner of Agriculture to continue an Investiga- toni upon She pane of SEBS Defeated. e committee then rose and reported the Dill to the House, = The amendment, which was adopteiin com- mittee, Increasing the appropriation for the re- Clamation of arid ana waste lands, was ac- ae in the House, and the bill was then passed, a Honors from Massachusetts to Carl Schurz. © THE BOSTON DINNER. Mr. A. B. Chandler arrived here yesterday fror Boston to present to Secretary Schurz an invitation from citizens of Massachusetts to a dinner in Boston some time in March, for the object, as they state, “that we may then have | the gratification of expressing in person our Tespect and regard for you as a statesman and cluzen, and Ree aS for the eminent ability, the marked fidelity and the approved Success with which you have performed your duties as Secretary of the Interior.” The lavi- talon 18 headed by Mr. Francis Parkman, the historian, and signed by Mr. Longfellow, Rev. James Freeman Clarke, Mr. J. M. Forbes, Mr. Edward Atkinson, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, PresidentEliot, of Harvard Univeralty; Mr. Ed- fund Quincy, Prot. John Rogers, president of the Academy of Sciences; Mr. Charles Francis Adams and two of his sons, Heary Cahot Lodge, Endicott, jr., Chas. F. Choate, ex-Guv. saa OV airal E. Eilis, Henry L. ani Cobb, and many other prontaak citizens of Bos er Parts of Massachusetts, in all ety. ir. Chandler expects to take home with him & favorable re] Pom Mr. Schurz, and a desig- nation of @ day for the dinner. Wn. Tall ‘SWEDENBORGIANS IN ANNUAL SEgsION.—The land coe ren of pee wew. Jerusalera annual session. If : it was organi: halta century since by the Rev. John Swredenborgian fatth in Amey jweden! - zation includes the New ‘Church Poa laryland, Delaware, V a and New Jersey. association ia without year the meating. was isia'ive power. Last held in Baltimore. pees meeting the ‘ash- ington, WI! German 39- cleties_repoi aD regate of 191 membars and i¢5 pessons in the Sunday school, ‘Telegrams to The Star. ACCIDENT IN ALEXA) DRIA. Fall of the Grand Stand. | The President Uninjured. Senator Withers Hurt. THE HARRISBURG DEAD-LOCK. THE IRISH QUESTION. | GREECE'S WARLIKE ATTITUDE. NARROW CAPE OF THE PRESI- DENT. Fall of the Grand Stand at Ale audria with the P: Other Distinguish emi tor Withers the Only One Hurt. [Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.) ALEXANDRIA, Feb, 22, 1:30 p. m.—During the observance of Wasbington’s Birthday here to- day, the grand stand on Washington strect, near King, suddenly gave y. President Hayes, Senator Withers, the District of Colum missioners, Congressman Hurd, Col. ©, Corbin, of Washington, and Mayor this city, were precipita with the exception of Caped without Injury. ers’ lez Was badly sprained. Congressman Hurd was Speaking at the time, and had a narrow escape. | THE CELEBRATION HERE was on an extensive scale for a town of this size, the miltta firemen and citizens gener- ally participating. ‘The streets were allve with { people at an early hour. Alm every build- Ing within the corporate mits was decorat With flags, evergreens and pictures. The p Ue meeting Wok place on Washington street, north of King street, where tae grand stand Was erected, but, fortunately for those upon the bullder made the tlooring only about four feet above the ground, RECEPTION OF THE PBESIDENT. The Presicent, accompanied by Col. A. C. Corbin and the District Commissioners, arrived In the boat toot of King street at 11 o'clock. They were met at wwe whart by Mayor Smita, chief marshal, and aides, a number of ctttzeas, and the Aiexanarla Light Iofantry, and escort— ed to the chamber of the board of common council, where a reception was held uatil oon. THE PROGRAM AT THE GRAND STAND. The President, with others, was then ¢3- corted to the stand, and shortly after 12 0” the assemblage was called to order by } Thomas Beacham, who introduced Gen. Fliz- hugh Lee as presiding offiver. Gen. Lee made a short out effective address, and was followed by Rey. Dr. Bullock Ina short prayer. Judge Koxbury read Washington's farewell address, and Hon, frank Hurd. of Oblo, proceeded to deliver the oration, during which the platform gave Way as above stated, causing a break io the proceeaings, THE PROCESSION. When the excitement caused by the aceldent had somewhat subsided the _procession—ihe various divisions of which had been forming — ‘ot under way and marched over quite a long route. It was headed by a squad of poll: aiter which came the chief marshal (Mayor Smith) and aids. There were six divisions. Lu the frst were the Alexandria Light Infantry, a battery of artillery as Infantry from the Wasa- ington arsenal, Captain J. C. Wilson, and the cadets o St. John’s Academy. “Tue fir Compantes— Friendship (1774) Hydrauiion, Het Hock and Laader and Columbia—were all in ine in uniform, and the other divistons were made up of societies, industrial exbiblts, «+: the most prominent of which were those of tie Midlard ratlway (an tmitation engine), Part ner’s brewery, Adams Express Cc., A. Saks « Co. of Wasuington. The President will bo e tertained ata banquet this afternoon. RAL F Prince “Milan Dy ome, Feb. 22.—General Milan, [talfan Mi ter of War. 1s iil and ts belleved to be dyin. The Hussian-Chinese Treaty. St. PerersecrG, Feb. —The rounces that the treaty between Russia 8 China ts expected to be ready for sig about a we after which the Marge Chinese embassador, will go to Paris to si some pending questions between France and China, but his departure from St. Petersburg cannot be considered as final until the formal Tatification of the treaty has been received from. Pekin and Russia’s ratification has been tor- warded thither. Vote Against Gladstone's Motion. Lonpon, Feb. 22.—To the lst of English Members of the house of commons already abLounced as voting yesterday in the minority on Mr, Gladstone's motion that at midnigut theremaining clauses of amendments to the Protection Lil be put forthwith, the following are to Le added. Viscounts Newport and Helmsley, conservatives; Right Hon. George A. Bentinck, conservative;Arthur J. Balfour, con- servative; Mr. Board, conservative; Mr. lel- Jowes, conservative; Sir John Miles, conseryi- lve; Sir Frederick Johnstone, conservative; Mr. Thomas F. Smith, advanced ltberal, and Mr. ‘Thompson. liberal. Warlike Attitude of Greece. Lonpon, Feb. 22.—A dispatch from Athens to Reuter’s Telegram company, says: In tse chember of deputies yesterday a royal decre2 Was submitted, calling to arms all men above 21 years of age, who have served three mon? or more tn the army. Decrees were also pi sented empowering the government to admir foreign officers into the Greek army. provided they will become Greek eltizens, and modity- Ing the organization of the flnancial depact- ment of the army. Beaten by a Republican. Panis, Feb. 22.—On the second ballot at tie election for member of the chamber of deputies from the department of Orne, yesterday, M. Dugne de la Fanconnerie polled 8,500 votes, the republican candidate 5,000, and the legitimist candidate 2.500, M. Fanconnerle therefore his seat. Greece and the Powers. COLOGNE, Feb. 22.—The Gazeile publishes a telegram which states that Greece will present a note to the powers demanding admission to the pour parters at, Constantinople, and if ad- mission 18 refused, the governmen? will make the widest reservation with reference to the decisions arrived at. Election Corruption in England. Lowpon, Feb, 22.—rhe royal commisstoners appointed to examine into the recent parila- mentary elections at Sandwich, where Mr. Charles H. C. Roberts (conservative) was, 1n August, 1580, unseated, have reported that cor- raption has long and extensively prevalied there. Mr. Roberts was elected to the seat made va- cant by the eleva'ion of Right Hon, Kaatch- } bull Hugessen to the peerage. Beaten by a Republican. Paris, Feb. 22.—At the election on Sunday last for member of the Chamber of Deputies from tke Department of Orne, M. Dugue de La Fauconnerie pollea 3,500 votes, the republican Candidate 5,000, and the legitimatist 3,500. M. Fauconnerie therefore loses his seat. British Cabinet Meeting. Lonxpon, Feb. 22.—There wa3_an informal meeting of the Cabinet to-day. Nearly all the members were present. New President of the Swiss Confed- eration, BERNE, Feb. 22.—M. Droz, previously vice presicent, has been elected president of the Swiss confederation in the place of M. Ander- Went, deces , and M. Bavier has been elected resident. M. Hofmann, a radical, suc- ceeds M, Anderwent a3 member of the federal council. Tae changes do not affect the policy of the Swiss government. 8 Small-Pox in Canada. QuvepEc, Feb. 22.—The smail-pox has broken out in Charlesbourg, four miles north of this city. A dozen les wre affected. Itis re- ae also to have broken out at St. Alexis a2 rande Bate, mid between Murray and Lake St. John. aunt oy ——— A Doctor for Senator MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb, 22.—Dr. this cit Shot Himself. New York, Feb. 22.—The police ‘the coroner's office to-day that eS ht Gustave. Cosmas 85 years some rat Ws Ganab shot himsely, and tint his ted at 2 dur- a, a aésd body | sbeula | from all hoty tras | held yesterday with lead | work and extensions wi! Catholic pri Will Issue a ray with {fervor for our country, over Which the 2 ity has permitted sore i totsil. Her history 1s stil toa creat ex— tent a record of scrrows. But a calamity moe territie and humiliating than apy that has yet befallen her seems to threaten. Alites for our | conntry in her struggle for fastice are sou | em the ofarks of implous tnfide!s whe bare plunged their own uahappy land into Dhery. ana who are swo-n 1o destroy the ‘oundatto:s of all re lgion. Will Catholic Ireoind tolerate such an indignity? Will she ¢ her confidence to men 1 who bave wicked! Wil she break urlag ages 0 1 for her the Venrratto » world? Let us pray that God persecution commanu: of the Christian may forbid tt.” M., L, 8. and W. Railroad Report. MILWAUEEE, Feb. 22—The 6th aunual report of the Muwaukee, Lake Spore and Wes'-rn lroad show the cross earnings to be #42) net earnings, $105, ; Interest-Dearin, ‘dhess, $2,075,000. ording (0 Iaterviews ug railroad me cease If tic imerease railroad taxation is passed legislature. A peces ulght tna 24 tbe amateur chy the end in the Wson 69, an GS?; At noon the scores of the 1 Saunders 94;, Bac rman it; and Carr v0 Washington’s Birthday in New Yor! NEW York, —Washington’s birthday Is belng more generally observed here and Brooklyn than it has been for several years. The is exceedingly fine, The ba ex changes and public o: lown town are aillclosed and busine nLIrely Sus ¢f an appropriate «ny of the Episcopal pended. Servi were held in and the chimes in “Old ty" rendered a program of patriotic airs. The day was celebrated by several ments of the national guard with reunion their armories, The custom-house was clos exeept for an hour in the morning for th euuy and clearance of vessels Delivertes ceased at the ice after 10 a.m. post. 0: are tying from the city hall and ail public buildings, and business in the courts 1s at standstill. rE. ri rg Ballot. HARRISRUKG, Pa., Feb 22.—The thirty-fourth ballot for United States Senator resulted to-day as follows: Wallace, ——e—_—_. Notes from British Columbia. Victoria, B. C., Feb. 22.—Mr. Ouderdonk, con- tractor of the Canada Pacific ratlway, adver- Uses that, he will want three thousand white laborers during the coming summer. The wiu- ter has been very severe in the interior, and the ‘Stock Is consequently suffering; but the 1o3s so far reported ts uot heavy. Tae fire in the Chase river coal mires has been extinguished. Th: ore fishing season, thus far, has proved unprot- tabi. Sale of the Polly Varden Mining state. Ama, COL., Feb 22.—The entire Dolly Varden mining estate was sold yesterday by Halla | Burnk to the Br ston Gold and Silver minluy 'e Feb. 22.—The Nerrs has the Feb. 21.—W. B, Simpson. above this place, Was m4 dered last night by unknown pariies. EL Paso, Tex., Feb. 21,—A party of Mextc from Corrales, Mexico, report that abo Indians jumped the settlement at the outs: of Corrales and murdered several women children. living fifteen mile — SOCIETY NOTES. ‘The ladies who usually receive on Monda: the families of the Justices of the Supr Court and those living on Capitol Hill, at tb Marine barracks and at the navy yard—wers, with few exceptions, found at home yesterday by visitors. Several entertainments of great interest oc curred In the evening, the most numerously at- tended of which were the Army and Navy Club's assembly and german—the last of their series, and Secretary and Mrs. Sherman's third rece, on. The Chiet Justice and Mrs. Wate had their usual informal Monday evening re Ception, and Senator and Mrs. Pendleton gave a small ‘party. Secretary Sherman’s elegaut parlors, which have ap atmosphere pervadliiz them which at once disposes his guests to more than ordinary enjoyment, were at oue time much crowded, but owing to the number of other parties taking place this one broke up comparatively carly. A noticeably distin- guished company attended, and many choice _ tollets “were = worn. by ‘the ladies present. Mrs. Sherman's was a pale lemon-colored brocade combined with gar het velvet and trimmed with point I which Was highly becoming to her. The Secretary” Blece, Miss Hoyt, Who assisted {a recelvin: ahandsome young lady with very winuins manners. Three others of his “attractive nieces, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Don Cameron and Miss Addie Moulton also aided In entertalning tne guests and were very becomingly attired Among the others present were Secretary Evaris, wife and their daughters, Misses Min nie und Louise; Miss Lucy Cook; Secretary Schury and daughr Attorney Devens and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Postmaster General Maynard; General and Miss Lizzie Sherman; Major Nickerson; General and Mrs Van Vilet; Kepresentatives Lorin: and wife, Chittenden and wife, Pound ana wit’. Goode, wife and daughter, and Miss Webb, of Va.; Justice and Mrs. Miller (who wore exquisite toilet); Mrs. Blaine (who was regally dressed); Miss Kernan; Senator Wallace's wite end daughter; Senator and Mrs. Hill, of Colo- rado; Mrs. McPherson; Mrs. Hamlln; Miss Randolph; Senator, Mrs. and Miss Dawes; Mrs. Kupatrick (who was superbly dressed) and her sister, Miss Valdivieso; Judge and Miss Harlan, Judge Strong and daughter; Judge avd Mrs. itley and her sister, Mrs. Carter; Mr. Chandler, of Boston; Miss Stevens, of Obio; Dr. Duhamel and his daughter ani niece; General Walker; the Chillan minister and daughter; Miss Norcioss; Gen. and Mrs. Dan Judge and Mrs. Ferris; Mr. E. F. Andrews; Major Goodloe; Mr. and Mrs. Glover; Mr. Harry Thompson and the Misses Thompson; Mrs. Ladd, formerly Miss Payne; Mr. and Mrs, South. ard, and many others of equal interest. There was music up stairs, which furnished a delight- ful accompaniment ‘to the merry conversation in the parlors below. A bountiful supper was served from a table adorned with the choicest flowers, Atthe assemmbiy snd german given by the Army end Navy Club, at Masonic Hall, Justice Field's wife and Lieutenant Dickens received the guests. The hall was very beautifully de- corated with flags, banners and pennants. Dancing of round as well as square dances be- gan about 9 o'clock and conunued until the german commenced at 11 BS A very large number of couples joined in this dance, which was ck. The @ pale blue silk covered with v Brussels lace. Her sister, Miss Swearingen, Who accompanied her, wore a blue brocade. Shewbans party also passed a portion of th evening at this ball, in addition to many others cen yhigh position, who enjoyed it through - ovmne cep ven last evening by the art Vernon Row was a very pleasant affatr, ee lal aca, in spite of a necessary to add enjoyed the occasion. New York, gave ‘ew ‘legant dinners last evening. were taut Fiags | | | ing, and frequent | Ireland furnish | drew forth loud “| his place. ‘I bat part of the pro | LOCAL NEWS. Waabingror + Birthday, NIN THIS CITY day for the col birthday than moderate and bra thd leeds Iebattiants made ta ght lofautry d tn q K Washington afternoon, 8 grand Oeiebr Ines about Vasti and private dwelincs colors during the da: THE N« a J. OP. With the Ma ory, at Marin usylvanla ounding the sts O 1 by District Comm! and Twintog, from 1 ional Hotel, after which ¢ and Morgan (00k a cartiag dria, where tuey had hat eity par celeD ation ce-emonies of Washi corps ¥ Alexandria. ta v ANG many of thy displayed the ONAL RIVE. B Burnside, > ferry -Doat tavited d. in tue 's birth a t ay march’ up the Avenu ot, to [sitet pass ime Gen euce, paylag him a wa chin 5 thence by I'street and Ver mont avenue to Pennsyivanta avenue and on to the Washington « thence returning by the Avenue and 9th street to the armory, at Moriti's hall, where ranks were broken. company presented a handsome appearance b thelr pew bright uniform of red coats, dark biue pants and bear skin Shakos. T Ing Wo8excellept, and general Temarks were expressed. u omplimentary won thelr apperr ance, A large crowd was st about the hotel. THE WASHT HY INFANTRY CORPS are parading UbIs afternoon, and, as usta ra They will have 8 pars Tor the Ar Ir gion ho Corpsde Ve TARE sheoiing at the Washington ks Range to-day, but owing to the removal of the ord Dabce stores at tt rsenal, Was im to obtain the range. The command of Col. Wm. G. Dalton, Goddard and Miller. Sickness of Lieut. Koss, the fourth company to headed by the marine t THE OLDEST INHABITANTS ASSOCIATION met al Loon to-day tn the Corcoran bulidtn rps Is w ore, Lieutenants Owing to the 1 was impossible for arade, The corps wa about fifty members present. In the a of the president of the association, Mr. ded. The treasurer, Mr. sat his px i Brut reed Wastin, W. BH. Tenney oration of the wn, delivered the Was very tnterest- » nISiory of adtng city of how Georgetown the Dist and finally swall graphically, and the pa amusing aLecdotes. The foretbly In eulog drew a compart and those of fo ke calmly bat Ashington aud atheme for g pplause. On moite Biske the thanks of the associa’ the orator. Upon mouon of Mr. Libbey thanks were also voted Mr. Braff. The sing Star Spangied Banner” was dispe with, Mr. Ball, who was to lead, sufferin: a heavy cold and no one volunteering ( tak am which in- eaue att » voted cinded a parade down the A journment was also dispensed with. | Chauncey was unanimously an Mr elected a member dthe meeting adjourned jay in March nex of the assoctation UDUI the rst Wed: Critical Con Menry PARTICULAKS OF HIS CAREER. Ex-Governor H. D. Cooke ts lying danger- ously 111 at his residence on Stoddart street, and 1L1s feared he cannot recover. Henry D. Cooke Was born November ¥3d, 1 in Sandusk Ohio. His Tather was one of the original s tlers of Ubat section 0? the state, and lead In developing Ms resources. He aud Presideut Harrison organized the first ratiroad company abd constructed the first thirty miles of ral road butit west Of the Allecheay mountains. Mr. Cooke entered Allegueny Meadville, Pa., tn 1509, and rewained th years. He finished his collegta Governor Transylvania = University, Ken Augus, ISM, taking a B.A. He graduates ith honors of his class. Heentered tb of bis brother, Pitt Cooke, of then & Cooke. He’ continued’ bis jezal studies 1 Philadelphia and was a frequent contributor to contemporaneous Iterature. In 1Si6 he ac- cepted a position In the office of hts brother In- law, Hon, Wilitam G Morebead, then U. 5. consul at Valparaiso, Chill, Betare sulting he Was engaged to correspond regularly wit te } Uneled States ve and the Con er aut Bu quirer, The vessel 1 which he took pass: from Baltimore barvly escaped wrecking, jsfer much otiicaty taade the 1 f St Yhomax Here he as but be and was cent al sted to hi aning direetly from d couununicriton Isthmus frow t Cailfornia to be hed. Mr. Oooke up bis plan in the Covri, and the 6: made It One Of the features of hts off | ches to the Department of State. favorable Impression Was created Lal President | Buchanan recommended (he eaterprise to | Congress. A itue over two years after the Suggestion of Cooke, the ine mers Was running under the auspices of the Pacin 1 Steamship company. Ia Ube summer of Is47 Mr. Cooke #& supercargo visited Caltrorata | in charge of aship laden with supplies for the | United States army and general merchand For the two or tbree years succerdiag he € | gaged In commercial parsults, trading between | San Francisco and South ‘American ports. | Being unable to procure a competent captain for his ship he uavicated the ‘vessel himseit. He purchased a schooner for bis use, and Look out the first American bis commercts Part Of ind9 In the latter | returned east, and married in Ute | the daughter of Dr. Erastus Hampui pure; eminent physician of bat city. Mr. ¢ entire means—and he had acquired a large f tune—were swept away by Lue terrible tres, Which destroyed Sau Franctsco, aud by tn? Cidental business reia dons wiih o:her sufferers. Not discouraged, he staried again, determined and pi in 2 Tnaueial ie, then on McMi- ehacL fe afterwards removed to Onlo, and {ook charge of Ube Sandusky Aeyister, one of the leading dally UTS Of the State, He took this move pripeipally with a view to advocating certain railroad env epee’ His family was much intercsied ia the ichigan Southera and t land and ‘Toledé raflroads. 1113 advec undertakings proved very fal. i charge Of the Reyisier, Mr. Conke chosen presidenual elector for G Was ‘hn. Fremont Such was bis popularity that be langely led te ticket. From this time he became a prominent Jeader In the republican party of the state After repeated soliciialiors he accepted the control and mavagement of Journal, the state organ of the party ia Obio. Under lis manag paper Was pecunlarlly and Politeatty: SUSCeSS- ful When Congress divided the dudes of Pubile printer aud ler Mr. Cooke Was tendel and accepied the position of binder, In isc, he entered the banking house of Jay Cooke « C {pn connection with Mr. Fahnestock be took Charge of the banking house of the firm in Washington, In the sam- mer of isé4 Mr. Cooke Went abroad, and was successful in his efforis Co interest Dabk -rs and capitalists In the loans of the United States, Through bts intluence and practical manage- ment American bonds became popular abroad and were readily purchased. After uls return trom Europe he became very Closely identitied with the people and interests of the District of Columbla, He was the first tn many important movements tor improving the city. te was philanthropic 2s well as eaterprisiuz, To him the Young Men's Christian Association of this city 18 mainly indebted for their batiding at the corner Of 9th and D streeta. is enterpris> and ability contributed very largely to Lae raph completion of the Washington an4 Geo: town railroad, of which he was the frat pees! dent. He organized ihe National Life Iasur- ance Company, and was its vi resitent. Grace Church, Georgetown, was butlt and pre- sented for free use by Mr. Cooke. When the ter- Fitorial form of government for the District of Colua. bia Was organized in 1571, President Grant appointed him governor, au appointment which Met with the approbation of citizens lly, He he!d the position until September, Isis, when be resighed to give his attention 'to nis private business, and was succeeded by Gov Shepherd. Since then Mr. Cooke has been en- aged with indomitable energy in the repair o fig fortunes that were broken by the great financial crash; and with the recuperation of the Northern Pacific railroad interests and nis stecess In and in wg bas financially, for the yeat has been seriously crippled phy: by kidoey troubles, which ved taken tbe sbape of 'S disease, T! his condition 18 very critical, 1 1s hoped by very large abd warm ot a. constitu may enable him to sur- MASQUERADEKS IN FLAMES —At a masked fete of the students of the academy of Patavers, in Mi last Friday,, tue costumes of some of the studenis caught fire. Four were Dirned to death and eight were seriously injured, of whom four have since died. The American club at Munich telegraphs that no Am rican Was injured by the accident, The ac :ideat was due to one of ube artists, dressed in tu costume of the E3quimaux, setting fire to his dress in lighting @ cigar aod then rushing ia error among oluers similarly attired.