Evening Star Newspaper, June 14, 1881, Page 1

er THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Corner 11th Street, by ing Star Ne The EE ane gameany q eSTXG Bran is served to subscribers in wa ty by eavricre om thelr own accounts at 10 cents per week, or 44cents per month. Copies at the counter, 2 cents each. By mall postage pre, paid—0 centea month; Fi (Botered at the Port Ofice at Washington, D.U., second-class mail matter. “tne Wrraty Stan—published on —82 8 | 1; 10 copies 2s see on months, Gera 0 “abreriptions ruust be. paid in ad- er ab % “Sistce Sf advertising musde known on spplication. The Ves. STN. 8.793. AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. _ A COOL AND PLE ASANT. PLACE TO SPEND VER’s SUMMER GARDEN, 3389 Dal as PENNSYLVANTA AVENUE. Marine Prof. SOUBA in charge. ine Band. Admittance free. jell-3m NATIONAL THEATER. TUESDAY NIGHT, JONE 21. Gilbert & Sullivan's Comic Opera, P/RATES OF PENZANCE, DB. £. 3. KIMBALL, Director, under the auspices of the YOTOMAC BOAT CLUB: ast that presented this opera so suecess- raat ee Denedt of Msnayer, Sam uel G. Kings- Jey. inelnding Mise Eva Mills, Mra. EB. wey. John Tush, ert . A. Pereaman, &e., ‘am ralar = APOLLO GLEE hina oer a8 oe Policemen. vT. jler, Stsve Msmager. 68 inal orchestra score kindly loaned by Mr. kt. PMP. Warren 8 Young, the popular baritone, wil! >. Warren 8. Young, ‘he popular bari proce thes ta, % ‘Ye Gallants of Enziand.” Box Sheets now open at Kilis’ musiest-re, an? G. Cropley's drug store, Georgetown. — je10-10t ASHINGTON NATATORIUM, E steer, ne- TWEEN 67H AND 77H —Open every FORE- BOON FOR LADIES and eve and 7 to wive instruction in 25 cents. et BOOKS, — &e. VENING FON GLNTLEMEN. bate ana Fe ‘Teachers ready at all hours to + EW BOOKS. Matter of Fact Girl, by Gift, - Series... Comparative Edition of the Revised NewTesta- ment... RENE lappy-Go-Lucky, by author of Rutledge .....-1. 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TWINING, Ms). of Engineers, U.S.A., yel0-6t Ensineer Commissioner D_U ROPOSALS FOR MAHOGANY AND WALNUT Orrice or Burtprs' L For State, Wan AND Navy | ARTMENTS, D.O., Jane 10, 1831. Waser NOT! Sealed Proposais for furnishing and delivering Mabowany snd Bisck Walnut Lumber at the site of the Building for ity, State, War and Navy Depart Will be received at this Office 2 NE 247, 1551, and opened imme- istely thereafter in presence of biddera. Specifications, general instructions for bidders atd blank forms of pro; furnished to lished dealers in Tuber, upon ¢ thia offic LINGULN OASEY, Je10 6t i. Corps of Enyinee: eee oe Sincere [*PS0VEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS. Usrrep 8rates Exe 7 BE estab thelr proper application , TH rovement of the fol- ors will be ved st this ATURDAY, JULY, 1531, iy thereafter or, DC. ding. Harbor, D.C, Removal Nomini Creak, zand Neabse Dredging, (1 —Yors av¥ DEPARTMTNT, WASHINGTON, May 17, 1841. Sesled proporals, ee ly, for Wood aad Goal, indorsed sud a Day, Jes and Offices thereof, in 500 tons extra hard Whi 60 tons White-ash Btove Coal, reeerving the right to order as much more of either Furnace or Stove as the Department may require at the same price All the coal to be of the beat q' , free from é 2. aud inspecied by s sworn inspector pi the cost of the contractor. 4,240 pounds to the on. ‘Twenty cords, more or less, Spruce Pine Wood ‘Twenty-five cord+, more or less, Bickory Wood. | All of the wood to the best ty, and in- | frected by a sword inspector, at the cost of the | contractor. | The Coal and Word to be delivered at the Navy Department, Mice for which required by the Parties to whom the contract (or contracts) may be lies a8 the convenience of 1! bids, or to accept 8 reverved d to fur @ dollars as a guarantee of ce of the contract which may WMH HUNT, Secretary of the Navy. & 00.3 PULP MORTAR BLACK, on BRICKLAYER’s Use, Where Black Joints are required. Best in the world. Only black that never fades. J. H. JOHNSON & OO., Aczsts, sp77__ 12th street wharf and 1202 F street n.w. SUMMIT MINERAL SPRING WATER. DR. HAMILTON, at Saratoxa Sprin: SUMMIT WAT! his Medical Inetitite, ana @ charm on for the Kidneys Te Soid by ai! Urugwists. LEWIS JOHNSON & €O., | BANKERS, Corper of Penun. ave. and 10th street. GENE FOREIGN EXCHANGE, BONDS, STOCKS, L BANK: EW WITCH HAZEL AND GLYCERINE IS | J invaluable for Sun Barns. The WITCH HA- — lays ae Safammaiion, and takes Re seseiee Seemcllatat es titans ee Dot] ih ew WELL, Wholesale Agents. mall JP 200 Wise exanty WiiTe TEETH, 7aR AFRICAN TOOTH BRUSH Will ive them to you. 36-65 ‘A SPEQIAL SESSION OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, SONS OF JONADAB, will be hed THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, st 7:30 o'clock, Mt. Vernon Hal, corner New York avenue and Tt eitie er Grand Secretary. I. O. O. F.—The officers and members of CENTRAL LODGE, No. 1. I. 0. O. F , are requested to meet at the Hall, 7 6 th street northwest, THIS teed = ie Se emake arrange- % of PG. Grreritn. may pis for the fans WARD F. O'DRIER, N. G. THERE WILL BE A MEETING FOR orgenizing the Associated Uharities of the District cf Colum.b'a next TUKSDAY EVENING, Tune 14th, at 8 o'clock. at parlors C, D and E, a ohean tation acarneip octet aces cS jon are earnestly in’ z Sela. ay Senizatlon Sp Mgr EMERY, Secrstucy. EDICALABSOOIATION —Therewiil ha Ba apeciel arcctine sy the MEDIGAL ASSOC. ATION THE DIsTRICT OF VOLUMBIA at the 3 cal ety Rooms, WEDNESDAY NEXT, the bth instant, at 8 p.m,’ By order of the President, 3. ¥. HARTIGAN, M. D., Secretary.” _Je13-3t THE ANNUAL COMMENOEMENT oF (2 rHE LAW DEPARTMENT OF SEORGE RSITY takes place st Ford's Opera EVENS, Jane i6th, at 3 WasHINGTON, D, O., Jane 9th, 1881. e this day SOMD and ASSIGNED to HE D. COOKE, ali my rights as Ageat and Licensee of the American Bell Telephone Company. He is authorized tocollect all money due me as such Agent and Licearee, for Telephone Renta’s, and weso all Bentals for Telephone Lines heretofore Owned by me. The business of furnishing te'e- phones for private lines, club lines, speaking tube lines ad Shane Business, wilt be coutunae’ by onic Exc! uRiness, y i D. Ocoke. _[jel3-3t] GEO. C. MAYNARD. CARPENTERS. —At the next meetin the CARPENTERS and JOINSRS UNION, to be held Junz 157TH, matters of greet inaport- ance will come before the Union. all members Meikle "ISAAC A. MILLER, Rec. Bec. Wasnrxaron, D.O., June 6, 1881 AL DISGK MAUMINE. COMPANY ori he hed at ihe omee of the President: Sone E Gln. ead, Eeq., 1416 New York ‘Washington, DG; TUESDAY. Jone LTH, ea ats pelo T. L. HOLBROOK, eod Secretary. LADIES! Li ‘ANT A PURE. BLOOMING COM- DO YOU WANT 8 ENON Se If 80, a few applications of Haysn’s MAGNOLIA BALM MAGNOLIA BALM MAGNOLIA BALM ‘Will gratify you to your heart's content. It does away with SaLLowness, Repyess, PimpiEs, BLOTCHES, and all DISEASES AND IMPERFECTIONS OF THE SEIN. Iz OvercoMEs THE FLUSHED APPEARANCE OF Heat, FATIGUE AND EXciTEMENT. Iz Makes a Lapy oy THrnty APPEAR BUT Twenty! And so natural, gradual, and perfect are its effects that it is impoarible to detect its application. 4sn27-co (Ge ATTENTI To have your Carpets cleaned and steamed in the best manner, at the lowest prices, zo to SINGLETON & HOEKE, No. 801 Market Space. Je6-2m | a EUBEKA SPRINGS WATER, (from Ark- aneaa,) Summit, Deep Rock, Geyser, (Sara- toys.) Betueeds, Blue. Lick, Bedford, Saluriac, Michigan Congrean Water. and other natural waters, freshly received, and for sale on draught at MILBUBN’S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania ave. GAS FIXTURES —&. F. ROOKS, WITH Bi Mitchell, Vance & Co ‘s goods and ‘a quar- ter of a century practical m5 Im- selection. Retort Gas Stove: E. mense stock. reduced rates. m? * da Teh serese, NoTIC ‘The undersicned having opened bis New Store st 1419 NEW YORK AVENUE, with a well- selected stock of BUILDERS’ AND MISCELLANEOUS HARD- WAKE, OUTLERY, TOOLS, &o., reepectiully invites his friends and the public to give bim s call. 8p27-2m JAMES B. LAMBIR. ee HAMILTON & SHEDD. FLUMBING. TINNING, GAB FIXTURES. SLATE MANTELS, LATROBES. | ZEANGES | AND. POG inds of Job Work in our line promptly al tended to. HAMILTON ‘&SHEDD, mit 409 9th street. (> OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE FREEOMAN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY, Wassutncron, D. 0., March 14, 1831. Notice 1s hereby wiven to the Depositors and Creditors of the FRKEDMAN’S SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY that all claims must be pre- tented, and all dividends heretofore declared 4) lied for, at this office, on or before AUGUSE 2) 1881, or they will be re should immediate'y forward their book: mail or express, or through some responeible or banker, accompanied with their address. marl? JAY KNOX, Commissioner. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 317 Ninth Street Northwest. GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MODEBNIZING DEFECTIVE PLUMBING IN OITY RESIDENOES, AND, HAVING A LARGE FORGE OF COMPETENT WORKMEN, ATTEND PROMPTLY ALL JOBBING ORDERS, w™ STONE ABERT, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, ‘ands Ho. 408 Bth street northwest. QcHCOL AND COLLEGE MEDALS SS AND BAD GES MADE TO ORDER IN ORIGI- NAL. DESIGNS. fan tania LRY AND SILVERWARE ‘TOHES, JEWE! REPAIRED IN THE BEST MANNER DIAMONDS AND PEAKLS MOUNTED TO CRESTS, COATS OF ARMS AND MONOGRAMS: CORRECILY ENGRAV&D ON METAL AND STONE. mis WE ALONE SHOW PRICES. DRY BOARDS, No. 1, 16 feet. STOOK BOARDS, 121, 16 feet. VIRGINIA FLOORING, No. 2. CLEAR SIDING, half inch, WHITE PINE SHINGLES. WE FURNISH ESTIMATES OF ENTIRE 003 OF BUILDINGS FREE OF CHARGE WILLET & LIBBEY, 3 SrxTn BTREET AND New YORE AVENUE, apps. | 72460 Savane, m3 NORTHERN Liseary MARKET QUARE. BE SECURE IN SUMMER. ATIONAL BAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY, 15th st. and New York ave, Fire, Burgiar and Damp Proof Vaults from 85 to 8600's year, Gov Bonds on deposit for per 81,000. Also receive Silverware in 1 Managers: William for mi ite rate. Soe Dee fo gtarevant Btickr: js president; dent: Be . Snyder, treasurer; Henry A. Willard, John Oassels, 108. Byare. ION m27 thd ALU INTERIOR SROOEATIORE HENNY WASHINGTON. D. C.. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1881. THE EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToO-DaY.—Internal Tevenue, $194,359.29; customs, $495,115.02, Room 59, P.O. D., was as quiet to-day as a wweyard. The door was locked. Indeed, the oor 1s rarely unlocked. The latch-string hang out from the inside. THE Room of the chiet clerk of the Pos OfMfce department was being refurnished ani Tefurbished to-day. Ex-COLLECTOR THomas MURPHY was a visitor at the Interfor department to-day. It is hardly necessary to state that Col. Murphy is a stal- wart republican and endorses the action of Conkling and Platt. COMMISSIONED.—The President to-day signed the commission of Addison Brown to be U.S, judge for the southern district of New York. . Notary Pusiic.—The President to-day ap- inted Frank M. Elkins to be a notary public for the District of Columbia, THE U.S. 8. ALARM.—Chief Engineer R. T. Isherwood has been appointed president, and Chief Engineers Theodore Zeller and G. W. Magee members of a board to conduct.in the Hudson river the trials of the U. 8. S. Alarm With the Mallory steering and propeller screw. AS AN ILLUSTRATION of the compensations brought about by the whirigig of time, atten- ton ts called to the fact that while no rela- tive of Gen. Washington has lived at Mt. Ver- non for many years, and noneof his family own aby portion of the estate, descendants of three families of negro servants still live there, and neither they or their ancestors have known any other home since Gen. Washington brought their ancestors there. ‘THE PRESIDENT APPOINTED to-day John Har- res, of this city, to be agent for the Indians at Lemhi agency, Idah« 0. THE NAVAL INSPECTION Boarp has been or- dered by Admiral Porter to tnspect the Uaited States steamer Quinnebaug, at New York, on Thursday, ith instant. Waitz HovsE Ca.iErs.—Senator Plumb, Representative Jedwin, C. Hoffman, lbra- rian of the law llbrary of Congress; Gen. Jere M. Rusk, of Wis.; Judge T. C. Theaker, J. B. Brownlow, of Tenn., on of Parson Brownlow, and T. Bradford Prince, chief justice of New Mexico, were arnong those who saw the Preal- dent to-day. There were a large number of callers, Dut it being cabinet day, they were oe of without the usual chance of an au- fence, THE TREASURY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE 13 inquiring into the sale of horses which hal been used by the department and then sold. The report says that irregulaties exist in every branch of the office of custodian of the Treasury. If Secretary Windom directs to make the document public it wili be found to be even more interesting reading than the newspaper articles on the subject of expediting in the ‘Treasury department. Naval ORDERS —Chiet Engineer Phillip Inch to hold himself in readiness for duty as flect engineer of the Aslatic station. Chief Eagineer O. H. Lackey, to duty at the Washington navy yard. Lieut. T. B. M. Mason, from the Pensa- cola and ordered home to walt orders. Lteur, J. V. B. Bleeker, from the Naval academy and ordered to the Minnesota onthe isth. Master C,H. Lyman, irom the Naval academy and or- Gered to the Wyoming. Passed Assistant Ea- gineer C. W. Rae, from the Wachusett and ordered to report to the chiet of the bureau of Steam engincering for special duty. Passed Assistant Engineer A. F. Dixon, from the Mio- Btsota and ordered to the Wachussett. Mk, REED'S CHANcRS.—“If an appOintment should be made to-day,” sald Mr. W. B. Reed toaSrae reporter, speaking of the District Commisstonership, “or withia a few days, JI think I would get it. Ifit 1s postponed’ I Won't have much chance ” S. C, MILLS To SuccEgD SIMON WOLF as Jcs- TICE OF THE PgAck.—The President wlil ap- pelnt Mr. 8. C, Mills a justice of the peace in place of Mr. Simon Wolf, resigned. Judge Mills Tormerly held this position under the old method of appointment. PRACTICAL CHaRiTy.—In order to put tnto immediate practice the suggestions contained in the article we published yesterday on the “Associated Charities of the District of Colum- bia,” a meeting bas been called at the Arling- ton Hotel parlors this evening, which it is hoped will be largely attended.’ It is under- stood the movement does not contemplate the disassociation of any charities already in exist- ence, but intends such co-operation as will re- lieve each of unnecessary burden, and distrib- ute relief exclusively to the worthy. A MARYLAND DELEGATION AT THE P.O.D.—For the retreat from the White House the Mary- land delegations are spreading themselve: around. One was at the Post Office depart- ment to day. The casus belli was this: receatly aman named Hamilton was 1 pesos ‘post- master at Chestertown, Md. His commission has not yet beensigned. The delegation at the ) D. to-day declared that Hamilton was an Irregular” repudilean, and ought not to de commissioned. They urged the retention of One Collins, the present Incamben", Collins, itis urged, is a regular, simon pure republican, and ithe can hold his office will continue to Tematn so, and Wex purer the longer he holds it. Alter exhausting the patience of Juize Z ner the delegation was reterred to the Pre3- lent. DECLINES THE ArPOINTMBNT.—Gen. J. M. Rusk, of Wisconsin, isin the city. To-day he personally declined the appointment as charge @affatres to Uruguay and Paraguay. Gen Rusk sald the first he knew of his appointme! Was the receipt of a telegram from Senat Cameron advising him that he had been con- firmed. Gen. Rusk verains here until to-mor- Tow, when he leaves for Columbus, Ohio, to teke his caughter home. The latter has been & guest in Gov. Foster's family for six weeks, A Lapy Arpointgp ‘Norary Pevijc sy THE PRESIDENT.—Mias M. M. Giliett has the honor of being the first woman appointed notary ber by the President. She is a native of Visconsin, was educated at Lake Erle Female Seminary, Painesviile, Ohio; at present she is a msident of Washington and a student of law. In person tall, slender, good-looking, and of lagy-ltke appearance. Mr. Kiddle made the application for the appointment, accompanied by a full reference to all the acts of Congress abd of the late District Legislature bearing on the question, showiug that women are eligible, which he requested might ba referred to the Attorney General. That officer concurred and the President ordered the appointment to be made. While it may be that the President does hot favor woman’s suffrage, this action shows that he entertains enlightened Liberal views in reference to woman’s feld of enterprise and employment. BIDS WERE OrENxD To-Day for supplying the Pest Ofiice department with wrapplag paper. Uwine, letter balances, and marking stamps ‘The names of the bidders were Shaffer & Cal- gnder. Kellogg, Hill & Russell, Chariés J. Bainard, G. A. Whittaker, C, W. Hayes, James Symington, Geo, Hill, jr., Henry H, A. Jo: McCready Bros., Geo. McDowell & Co., Dobie, mee «Chapman, Woolworth & Graham, A’ G, Mott, Charless L. Lockwoo3, ‘and William T. Woodwell for Png . The bidders for twine were Finley & dnifenter F. Hi, Smith, Rowland A. Robbins, John T. Baltey & Co., Unler, lish & Borl Wm. Hooper Sons, E. J. Ks & CO, Pearce & Co., and James E. Reynolds. For baiances— bank & Co. For marking stamps—Walter D. Wesson, 8. Chambers and William Mutrhead. ‘The bids were referred toa con- mittee to examine the several samples subait- ted. It will be. three or four days before awards will be PERsoNAL.—Senators Bayard and Pendieton, and Geo. W. Adams, of Washington, were registered in New York last night.—-Mr. A. . Cam late of the Inteltigencer, pure n.”——Mr. John P. Howard, of Bur- bas cancel Cullom, is 1. —Senato! Plumb, who returned ry will eave pg his Boung tn & day’ or twor A Talk with Representative Neal Upen District Affairs, BIS VIEWS UPON DISTRICT OFFICERS AND DIS- ‘TRICT INTERESTS. Representative Neal, of Ohto, who, as a mem- ber ofthe House District committee, has ac- quired a pretty extensive acquaintance with District afiairs, is in Washington. A Srar re- porter bad a talk with him this morning to the following effect:— “I drove out Jast night with Mr. John W Thompson,” said Mr. Ni “and he Impressed me wonderfully with his jaeas for the further improvement of the city. I think If Mr. Thompson was one of the District Commis sioners he would finish the work of District improvement successfully. He has broad views, 1s a capable business man, and would make a splendid executive officer.” THs Stak representative to whom Mr. Neal was talking remarked that an objection urgei against Mr. Thompson was a delinquency jin the payment of taxes on account of the street Tailroad, of which he was president. “Yes,” said Mr. Neal, “I know something of that. ‘There ts a claim for unpaid assessments. It is a matter of controversy as to amount, and is belbg liqnidated. Now Ido not know that Mr. Thom) would accept the trust. but if he would, I repeat he would make an excellent officer; and I have in my mind's eye another ee man. It is Mr. Henry Willard, I once id President Hayes MY. Willard would make & good Commissioner. I know, though, that Mr. Willard would not accept the place.” “As to Bowen?” quoth THe Star. “Bowen,” said he, ‘should not be appointed. Bowen. be an honest man, and all that. Judge Dent is an honest man; so is Mr. Morgan. One the simple score of. honesty there is no necessity for a change. What the District wants is a clear-headed businessman. Bowen, ag 1 understand it, has behind him a bad lot. I told the President I @id not think it would be wise to appoint Bowen.” At this point Mr. Neal became himself the Interviewer. Said he: “What do you know of Judge West, of Louisiana, or ex-Conj man Rice, of Maine. Both of these gentlemen are applicants. I don’t know much about elther of them,” nor did the Star man. A ABOUT THE FREE BRIDGE. Turning to the question of a free bridge Tas ‘Stak asked Mr. Neal ag tothe hitch, He sald: “I met General Hunton last night, You know Hunton was the laboring man in the House of Representatives to get the bill through. He tells me that while the lessees of the present bridge are willing tosurrender thelr rights the Jessors will not. I suppose the leasora have the idea that in time a rallroad company will want to use their piers, and it will be more profitable to deal with such a corporation than relinquish tothe government their rights. Let me tell you something which to me is exceedingly funny. You know the three rocks in the river above the bridge called the Three Sisters. Well, some one has Claimed ownership and title to these rocks, and in case the bridge 1s to so up there, wants.to be paldfor the rocks. I told the Secretary of War if the bridge was to go above the (ieee bridge that were I in his placeI would have the Three Sisters con- demned and end the matter. AS TO FUTURE LEGISLATION FOR THE DISTRICT, Mr. Neal sald: “I suppose in the next Congress I will be on the District committee. If Iam, I intend on the very first day of the session to introduce a Dill for the improveraeat of the river flats, and get it early on the calendar. Not wait until the last minute and have it smothered then. The great trouble I foresee is to get a proper bill drawn. You see engineers disagree as to plans. When doctors thus dis3- gree it makes it difficult for the layman to get the proper light. I think I will nave a talk with Major Twining. He is a clear-headed officer, abd I think a good engineer. I will get his views and draft a bill in accordance with them. I intend also to introduce the “munici- pal code revision,” and push it. Going back to the Commissionership ques- tion again, Mr. Neal said: ‘Come to think of it, 1 belleve Thomas J. Durant would make a good commissioner, Star Houte Matters. Postmaster General James says he has nothing to make public just now touching the star routes. Heis pursuing the even tenor of his Way, conscious that he 1s dolng hisduty. I Was over a month ago he told a Star represent- ative he meant to have the Post Office depart- ment clean. It seems to be a good deal cleaner now than it was then. The protests made against the discontinuance of the river mall service between Loutsville and Cincinnati do not seem ft9 be well founded, The Ohio and Mississipp! rafiroad reacnes Pearly every point the steamers landed at, end with much more expedition. River service was originally created at the instance of ex-Con- gressman Sexton, of Indlana, more, possibly, to ald the steamboat line than to accommodaié the pubife. New Chief of the Naval Ordnance Bureau. Commander Montgomery Stcard was to-day appointed chief of the bureau of ordnance, Navy department, viec Commodore Jeffers, re- signed. He willenter upon his duties on the istof Dext month. Commander Sicard 1s at present on duty at the Boston navy yard. He iga native of New York, and stands at the head of the commanders’ list. He will soon be promoted to be a captain. ‘Treasury Carpet Contracts. A LIVELY SCBNE—THE CHARGES MADE BY A NEW YORK DEALER, The committee of which Mr. Sturtevant 1s chairman, have finished their work of opening bids for supplying all bulldings under the ‘Treasury department with carpets. Taney to- Gay made their report. It had not been acted upon at a late hour this afternoon. It seems that atone meeting of the committee there was a very lively scene. Ont of the bidders Was the bead of the large New York carpet house, W. & J. Sloan. He got up and sald, at first quietly, that he wanted to see th goyern- ment properly served in thig contract. He then got very indignant, and declared Uhat there had been fraud tn carpeting of the pubic baildings. He declared he imew that contracts had been made for one kind of car- pet, but the government had been served with @ different and inferior article, The committee in making their report do not referto what Mr. Sioan sald, but it is under- stocd that the report intimates that it 1s charged that the government in the matter of eat bets does not aiways get what it contracts (or. LATER—WASHINGTON MEN THE LOWEST BIDDERS. The committee have reported to the Secre- tary recommending that the contracts va awarded to Messrs. W. B. Moses and C. W. Hayes, both of Washington. The estimates Bggregate about 15,000 yards, The bids of these firms Were $1.19 per yard. Improving the Potomac Channels. THE WORK TO BE COMMENCED SHORTLY. Gen. S. T. Abert, in charge of the river and karbor improvements for this section, 1s mak- ing preparations to commence work in the Washington and Georgetown channels. It has been about two years since any work was done in the Washington channel. The National Dredging company had the contract for th2 work last year, but had to quit it because they could find no dumping grounds. There will ba about $50,000 expended on the Washington channel this year. It will be in dredging along the wharves below the Long bridge, coumenc- ing at that point. From there to deep water there 1s a channel 75 feet wide and 15 feet deep. ‘This channel will be further widened and the depth increased. The dumping grounds will be made just below the causeway of the Long bridge, Dumping there cannot interfere with the channel or with anybody’s privileges. The Work in the Georgetown channel will consist of clearing out the rocks. For this there 1s vit ee about $20,000. The rocks to jueduct bridge. These will aiso depth of water in the George- town channel is fully 15 feet. It was dredged to 16 feet, but recent soun that it has filed up since the Lael was done lecessary this cl Gen. Abert has $30,000 available to keep It at 16 feet, and will expend the money when necessary. SURVEY OF THE POTOMAC AND ANACOSTIA. In the river and harbor bill passed at the Jast session of Congress the Secretary of War ‘was authorized to have made a survey of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers where they the harbors of Ws nm. The surrey wan ‘the Harbor, Incladies dings taken show. Telegrams to The Star. FROM ALBANY TO-DAY. Still the Fight Goes On. NEW HAMPSHIRE EXCITEMENT. Senatorial . Contest Getting Lively, ———_e—___. IROQUOIS WINS AT ASCOT. THE ALBANY DEAD-LOCK. Investigation—Conk- iton Hand—What Mr. Conkling Says—Press @pinions— No Prospect of an Election Yet. [Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.) Aupany, N, Y., June 14, As the investigation of the bribery charges Proceeds the excitement over the senatorship continues. The air is fall of rumors this morn- ing about other Senators attempting to pur- chase votes of members of the house. The drift of all these stories is to the effect that the half-breed senators have connected themselves {nto a lobby to buy up the stalwarts of the as- sembly. Among all the rumors it {s difficult to teil how much truth there 1s about bribery. so much fs “deep down in the well,” where it can- not be reached. ‘The croes-examination of Bradley continues. ‘The half-breeds are boasting that they have got So many contradictions out of him that it upsets his Charges, while the stalwarts are cer- tain that he has sustained his charge and shown that his first story {s absolutely true. Up to this point the half-breeds assert that Bradley has upset himself, and the stalwarts that he has established his charge. On that line the two factions are contending, and they are llke- ly to maintain that position whatever hap- ens, B ‘One thing has been eb well settled by the stand; that is, if it Bradley's actions on Was a conspiracy, scme one else besides Mr. Bradley must have concerted it, tor he does not show himeelf suficiently bright to have origi- nated aby such scheme. The Epening Journa’ insists that it was a conspiracy, and calls upon the legislature to Stamp the conspiracy out by electing Dapew. ‘The Express, the stalwart organ, maintains that corruption has been proved, and that itis the result of Jay Gould and James G. Blaine trying to control the party and crush out Conkling. It adds: “The republican pariy Was brought into disrepute by the Credtt Mobilier exposures in 1573, and it Is to be hoped that It will not be made the victim of another Such scandal The Deen contest in this city has national significance, because it 13 a desperate effort to destroy a statesman, who has been proof against all the corruptions of Washington life; who covered the salary grab back into the Treasury, while his enemies aoe it, and who has stood immovable in iis defence of the honor aad integrity of the republican party.” Ex-Sepators Conkling and Platt are both here watching events, and the former openly takes the position that candidates are unim- Portant; that it matters but little who may be elected or defeated. The great question which ought to concern every republican and every citizen 1s how corruption in and around the legislative halls of the state can be arrestei; that Individuals are of no account when events of that kind are occurring; and that it is the duty of all to probe the charge of bribery and en to the bottom, it matters not who e ar The halt-breeds are expecting accessions to Depew to-day, yet their leaders admit that there 1s no possible chance for an election until some compromise is effrcted to which Mr. Conkling and his frienas will assent, and were this morning trying to see it they could not bring about a combination cf the contending interests on Crowley and Depew. It has not succeeded yet. [Second Dispaich.J ‘The Ballot To-day. ALBANY, N.Y., June 14,—There are no changes on the leading candidates in the ballots to-day. Depew neither gained or lost. Mr. Cowies, who bas twice left Conkling, left him the third Ume and voted for Crowley. Conkling and Platt’s vote 1s less in the aggregate by pairs and absentees. = B (By Associated Pre: The Eallots in Detail. ALBANY, N. Y., June 14.—The joint conven- tion met at noon to-day, President pro tem. Robertson in the chair, and proceeded to vot> for a Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Roscoe Conkling. The senate voted as follows: Conkling 9, Rogers S, Jacobs 6, Wheeler 4, Cornell 2, Folger I, Lapham 1, Bradley 1. The acsembly voted as follows: For Wheeler 19, Conkling 22, Jacobs 44, Cornell 7, Rogers 13. Lapham 7, Folger1, J. M. Marvin Tremain 3, Crowley 1. The combined vote was as follows: For Wheeler 23, Conkling 31. Jacobs 50, Cornell 9, Rogers 21, Lapham S, Folger 2, Bradley 1, Mar- vin 2, Tremain 3, Crowley 1. No choice. ‘The convention then proceeded to vote for a Senator to Mill the vacancy caused by the r<sic- fos of Thos, C. Platt, with the following re- sult: Senate vote—For Depew i4, Kernan 7, Platt 7, Folger 1, Cornell 3. Assembly -vote—For Depew 41, Kerean 41 pes: Folger 2, Corneli7, Crowley 4, Lap: am 2. Combined yote—For Depew 55, Kernan 51, Platt 26, Folger 3, Corneil 19, Crowley 4, Lap- bam 2. No choice, ‘The convention then adjourned. ASCOT RACES TO-DAY. Some of Lorillard’s Horses Scratched. Lonpon, June i4.—All of Mr. P. Lorillard’s horses except Iroqnols, Passaic, lenstein, Mistake and Seneca have been scratched for ali their engagements during the Ascot meeting, Which begins to-day. Passatc has been scratched for the race for the Prince of Wales stakes, which will come off to-day, and Barret has been scratched for the race for the royal hunt cup, which will come off to-morrow. Ambassadress Wins the Gold Vase. The Ascot meeting was inaugurat jt Heath to-day. The race for the gold vase, dis- tance two miles, came off and was won by Lord Falmouth’s four-years-old b. f. Ambassadress, Second place was secured by H. E. Bedding- ton’s three-years-old b. c, Monarch, Sir John Astley’s flve-years-old ch. h. Peter coming in jast. Only the three named ran. Iroquois Wins the Prince of Wales Stakes, The race for the Prince of Wales stakes, for three-years Old colts and fillies, distance about one mile and five furlongs, also came off, and was won by Mr. P. Lorillard’s br.c. Iroquois, F. Gretton’s br.c. Geologist second, and Lord Fal- mouth’s b.c. Great Carle thira. ‘Seven ran. : THE VICTORIA DISASTER, The Captain and Manager Ar- rested. Loxpon, Oxr., June 14.—The coroner's in- quest in the Victoria disaster was @osed yes- terday. Engineer Bell, of the steamer Princess Loulse, gave evidence condemnatory of the Victoria. Samuel Beters, an architect, at- tributed the accident to leakage, overloading on the upper deck and insufficient stanchions. Geo. Parish, superintendent of the made astatement that he believed her to be per- fectly safe; Cees the collector e Bt of customs he sailed jveamer Without a certificate, and could not with Deglect or carelessness. the captain of the lered her safe. On the final City Hall on information of Pos! of London West, on a charge of mi magne Bail wi in $200 and one a for a surety of $1,000, and for Tao sureties in $1,000 cache 2 $2,000 and The Verdict. Star, TWO CENTS NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATORSHIP MUDDLE. Split it he Republican Caucus— The Majority go for an Election To-day. participat- Mr. Green declining to withdraw his reso- lution, Messrs. Stevens, Harriman, Marston Sud Chandler refused te vote for or against it. ‘The latter declared its author took the respon- sibility of dividing the party Into two factions On a question of law, not of party. The reso- lution passed without dissent, the anti-election Members refraining trom voting. It was finally Carried to meet this morning at 5 o'clock to nominate a candidate for Senator. The pro- © of the caucus made a decided sensation = — circles, aud the probable action of discussion. At the caucus to be held this morn- Mr. Rollins will probably be nominated, and & consultation of “boiters” or non-el-ction men held, and their course will be determined upon. In @ joint convention before the in- crease caused by the recent admission of mem- bers, the non-electionists required 87 votes to ‘unite with the democrats and defeat an elec. Uon. But now about 40 votes are needed for that purpose. There isa promise of a highiy exciting session to-day. The Republican Caucus This Morn- ing. CoxcorD, N. H., June 14.—The republicans Met in caucus this morning. Mr. Robinson, of Concord. moved that when adjournment’ 1s made it be to meet directly after the morning session of the legislature. He explatned that upen consultation with his friends it was thought best not to make a nomination of Sen- ator before the main question, whether the e’ection should take place or not, iszdecided by the legislature. Mr. Green also Supported this view. It was stated by a member that If no nomination was made this morning, and the legislature decided to elect, the disaffected members will abide by that action and go into the caucus to make a nomination. Adjourned, —-+—_ WALL STRE TO-DAY. Markets More > la than \ester- ays NEw York, June 14.—The Pos’’s flnanciai article (1:40 p.m. edition) says: The stock ex- change markets are more active than yester- day. U.S, bonds are tended 6's, which have sold ai 103 wise are unchanged. Application for the ex- tension of the coupon 5 per ceuts are steadily golpg forward to Washington, aud those com- petent to judge inteliigentiy express the opinion that probably all will be extended, ex- , and other- Cept, perhaps, from fifteen to twenty mil'ions, — Which cannot be reached, and will be paid, principal and Interest, ia cash. State tonds are without imporiant change. Ratfiroad tonds, while irregular, are generally higher, the advance ranging from to 3 per cent, the latter Union Pacific sinking fund 6's, which are up to 10357; the Rome, Wa tertown and Ogdensburg firsts are up t9 107% from 166, on the prospect of funding back tn- terest Into tmcome bonds and extending the Principal of the bonds at 5 per cent ior three years &od 6 per cent thereafter. In tue stock market prices of the leading specialties ad. vanced until about noon, since which time a partof the rise has been lost. The early ad- Vance wes 23 per cent in Iron Mountain, 2 per cent in Missouri Pacific, 13; In Texas and Pa- cific, 13s In Missour!, Kansas and Texas, 1:; ' Western Union Telegraph. These ‘stocks have to-day brought the highest prices ever paid for theni, Central Pacific bas ad- venced 1%. Wabash, 1. Ontarlo and Western hes shown life aiver rematning £9 long dormant, ard bes advanced i*;. Oregon Navigation has Sold st 105. The other notably strong sSiocks has been New Albany and Chicago, Louts- ville and Neshvilia, C. C. C, € 1, and tae stocks of the elevated railroads. The ‘ucunk Ine, the granger and the coal stocks at best have been only steady. AS we close Toledo and Delphas incomes are up to 6334 from 59, The market for Sterling exchange 1s dull but steady. ‘There 18 no change in the money market, there | being an abundance of loanable 1unds at’ about 3 per Cent on stocks and 4225; on United States bonds. Nor is there likely to be much change unul Into July, when the Treesury disburse- ments, ordiuary and extraordinary, will begic. oe leaps afd marketable paper are as last quoted. The Markets. BALIIMORE, June 14 ferred. 16: d: do. se 95; ao. id to-day. URE, June 14.—Ootton 11. Flour hisher snd fai rd st and western 4.2525.26: do. ay - COnsOIs, SF 4133; do. past due coupons, forties, 66%, bid t BALTIM ain, 7 5.2 3.50n4.25; do. extr: 5 4, 4 do. Rio brands, 6. Ly, Western easier ern amber, 1.2#a1.31 eerie wint July, south 3 ‘No red, 2 . 1.2681 26 September, 2 uihen steady; we ‘Western mi: Spor 56% asked; August, 573853. Oste 45. weetern White, 47248; do. mixed, syivanis, 47. Rye dull, 1.06a1..5. unchanged. |" Provisions unchangei. Butter dil — freab crass, Wals. | Eexs easier, 18419. Petroveum nominal. ee “quiet—Kio cargoes, ordinary to fair, 9yally. Sugar quict—A soft, 104. Whisky aul “Tog. ts to Liverpool unchaperd. ipts—flonr, 2,664 barrels 96,400 bushels; corn. 78,516" bushel bushels. 86, corn. 63,742 bushels: corn, 234,366 bashels. DEW YORK, June 14 —stocgs strong . $3333. Exchange—long, 483i¢; short, 48554. erpmenta stesdy. NEW YORK, Jone 14.—Flour quiet and steady. Whest active and unrett Corn dull. LONDON, June 14, 12:30 p. m.—atiantic and Great Western first mortzaze trustees’ cartide: GF is. » Second console, 108, Atlantic and Great Western eeconds. 29%" Patinsylvania Oen- fral, 8% Reading, JJ. New York, Ontario and Western, 38. NEW YORK MARKETS THIS AFTERNOON The following quotations were current in New York to-day at 2:30 p. m., as reported by H. H Dodge, of 539 15th strect, by special wire:— Western Union, 18435; do. new stock, 9: York Central, 14936: Lake Shore, 18134: Central, 11144; New York, Lake Erie and 47%; do. preferred, 9 do. | secon ckawana and Western, 125K; New 1033, ; Delaware and Hudson, 110} ——; Northwestern. 129%; do. preferred, Paul, 125%; do. pret 3; Wabasti Ft : i preferred, ithe Mail, 64 (278, Noriherm Pacitc “cont wreferres 4; San Preferred, SUX; do. Bret preferrod, acific, 101".; Rock Island, 144%: Chess) Ohio, $13¢: Louisvilleand Nashvill*, 10s: do. I. vilie and Chattanooga, 933§: Ontar.o and Western, 37%: AM ttan Elevated, 25: Tinois Central, 142% ; 7636; D: of Colambia 3. retrict i en gonpors, ——; Os. 101: i oem TASa1 Isc: Seyrone Heisal 15: "a. 1.16 al. AT 18; y - fSaat nS EI ca Hal 'S ex J. R. VAN WORMER, Esq, will assume the Position of chief clerk of the Post Oflice de- partment on the lst prox. Major Knapp, the Present chief clerk of the department, bas been Very i] for some time, and friends fear that maby days will elapse before he 1s able to re- sume work in the it. Mr. Van ‘Wormer came to W: ton from New York James. Mr. Van Wormer has been fully cognizant of the opera- tions of the Post Oftice department to bringing the star route thieves to justice, and his ser- have been of value to the government. COLLECTORS AND ScRVRYORS OF CrsTOMS have been informed by circular that hereafter applications for authority to make any expen- OVERCROWDING PASSENGER STRAMERS —The circular, addreased to collectors and other chief officers of customs and others relative to ‘steamers, ited. wit view is now being print ha “ thorough was the theme of excited | « higher ior the ex- | - | piogress he is making. | Wheat, souchern easier! 1.208126; 4. it, | March LOCAL NEWS. On Trial for Infanticide, THE CASE OF FANNY JOHNSON. . To-day, in the Criminal Court, Judge Cox * the case of Fanny Johnson, allas Fanny Whitlow, charged with the murder of her Infant child, was called for trial and the fol- lowing jury wasempanelied: K. P.A. Denham, Charles R. Field, Patrick H. Cooney, W. G, Woodruf, Thos. W. Muller, A. E. Cusntngham, a ers -— Morland, Jona ‘ae . W. + Alex. Ci on a . oni: ey. ‘aMpd. nd THE PRISONER AND HER CRIME, The primecr pears to about 19 or 2 | years old. is small in stature and qatte dark ip color, bat with rather an intelligent i and | was neatly attired in a linen duster and straw turban. Messré. Charles Pelham, Gen. Mitchell and Mr. Douglas appeared for the our Perry tefly opened the case tothe jf r. is e case jury, stating that Ciey expected to show that tne girl In September, 1850, went to the house of Mic. Booker, and representing that her husband | Gobnson) wes absent at the Ings, engaged rooms; that subsequently she was confined and that she placed the child tn an out house, where It perished. The government would, it they made out & case, a8k a verdict of man- slaughter, TRE TESTIMONY, Catharine Whitlow, the step-mother of the prisoner, testified that Fanny lived at her house till she went to Mrs. Booker’s; that she represented that she was married to Johnson; that Fanny was then pregnant; went to gee her | after thejchitld was found and she commenced 0 j Louisa Halstead testified that she has known | the defendant several years; remembered that | she was sick at Mr. Booker's house, and went | to see her. She asked Fanny if her trouble | was over, and she said It was; that she had haa | Dr Bushnell with her and her husband also, Witness asked where the child was, and she replied that the undertaker had taken It. | irs, Ann Morgan testified that she saw the prisoner on Monday night after the birth of the child; that she sald to witness, in answer to | her questtons, that the doctor took the child | away because it was such a fine, healthy look- | ing one, and he wanted to see why it had died | 80 soon after its birth—in five minutes. | Dr. J. Gh. Bushnell testified that he did not | attend the case or any other case of the kind | tp that neighborhood, Mrs. Hattie Booker testified that she lived at 1749 K street norchwest, and that the pris- oner bad a room in the house, Dut she did not see her until the 254 of September, on which day she found the baby in the woodshed; the rats having eatea it. Witness sent for the police. Kate Finessy and Nelson J. Booker testified a5 to the preceding facts, and OMicer D. W. C. Lamb, Se"geant Perry and Oficer Cuningham, as to conflicting sta'ements of the prisoner. Dr. J. F. Hartigan testified that he made the autopsy at the fourth precinct station and that the child, in bis opinion, had been bora alive, ‘The government closed its cage here. Dr, John G. Stephenson testified for the de- fence, who called two witnesses who fatled to answer, and they announced that !f the court would adjourn till morning the defence could then conciude tn half an hour, This motion was gran The Proposed h Methodist SOME PECULIARITIES OF THE PLANS. Mr. Adolph Cluss, the architect of the Na- tional Museum, has finished plans for the new | church cf the South Washington Methodist | congregation, to be located on 9th street, be- | tween B street and Virginia avenue southwest. Owing to the proximity of the proposed church edifice to the National Museum, tne bullding | bas followed the same general style. “It is | the seme style translated from the secular te the sacred lany “as Mr. Cluss ex; it, The architectufe will be moderatzed Ko- | Manesque. The butlding will be Gv feet square in the clear. There will be two towers 15 feet quare OD each front corner, the helgnt to the Lop Of the finial belng 72 feet. The entrance doors will be in the of these towers, The peaks of the buliding will be adorned with a ogia Or arcade With 4 row Of small windows, and the height from the ground to the peak Will be 43 feet. Tne front will have turee large arched windows, similar to those in the Museum building. The roof will be pitched. The build‘ng will be cons*ructea of red brick relieved by courses of black and ornamented In ‘he spandiels with basket work. Te interior will be erranged with a view to convenience and Of obtaining acoustic advantages. The seats, about 6o0 in number, will be arranged in an amphitheater. The old-style pews will be dispensed with In favor of reversible similar to those In Lincoln Hall and the Na- onal Theater, Under each seat there will be a patented arrangement for placing a man’s hat, where It will be out of the way of luis feet. ‘The puipit will be in the rear of the Dulldt and Ube organ aid Choir loft wiil be above an: beck of the pulpit, as it is in th Congrega- opal churc! ‘he bullding when completed, it 1s expected, will be one of the hantsomest church structures in the city, The Freedman’s Savings Bank. PROGRESS OF CONTROLLER KNOX IN LIQUIDATING ITS AFFAIRS. The act of February 21, 1551, placed the affairs of tbe Freedman’s bank in the bands o the controller of the currency, who was ap- pointed a commissioner for the purpose of clos- © | ‘og up its affairs, ‘The reporter of Tae Stak called upon Con- troiier nex this morning to ascertaln what The coutrolier fie? bis tond of $20,000 on March 7th and entered upon bis duties, Since tbat date be has | scld real estate for cash amounting to $40,733.25, d the total recepts from all sources have been | $59,364.20, $51,050 of which wes invested In 6 P:F cent bonds, which have been contlnued into 4s percents, " The readers of Tas Sran have | noticed an advertisement in its columps | for some weeks past caliing upon all creditors Who have not received either of the ; | three dividerds which have been declared, to | present their books aud receive such dividends on or before August 21, 1531, or such claims will be thereafter barred. Thrie dividends | have been paid since the failure of the bank. ‘The first on clalms, amounting to #2 767,036 on November 1, 1575, of twenty per cent, and the | Second and third, each of ten per cent, on 20, 18is, and September 1, 1530, The | amount ue and unclaimed upon the first divi- Gend 18 $39,245.24, and 1s payable to 31,967 de- positors, or an average Of about $1.20 to each depositor. The amgunt due and unclaimed upon the second dividend 13 $30,927.) payable to 36.075 depositors, or an average of about SS cents to each depositor, and the unclaimed upon the third div- 7, and 18 payable to 49,000 ae positors, or an average of abou to each The total amount of unclaimed dividends ts therefore $124,715 57, and the average amount due to each depositor about $3.40. Of these div- idends $6,552.14 has been disbursed to 255 clatm- ants since the controller took possession of the eseets, and the advertisement was inserted in THE Stax. The real estate belonging to the bank ts estimated to be worth $525,000, which icludes the Banking House property. Tuts property 1s probably the handsomest oullding site for a pubite butiding, hovel or opera honse in the city of Washington, and has a frontage of 156 feet 10 inches on Pénnsylvauls avenue, opposite the Treasury department, and 136 feet of depth opposite Lafayette Syuare, and contains an aggregate Of 25,121 square feet of grourd. The bank bullding covers an area of 62 feet ll inches by 111 feet, 1s a fire-proof buliding, which was coustrucied wit special reference to its occupation for government offices, and to its extension. The original cost to the bavk of this handsome property includ- ing the building was £255, 6, It is now occupied by the Attorney General and the Court of Claims, and yields wo the bank a rentat of $20,000 a year. The controller SayS that a bill passed the Senate during the lest eeaston of Congress appropriating $250,000 for the purchase of this building, and would undoubtedly bave passed the Louse if it had been reabhed. He considers the property cheap at that sum, and has but little doubt that the government will be authorized to purchase the property, either for the proposed new Pension buliding or for some other purpose, during the next ses- sion of Congress. The bank also holds a small amount of real estate in other cities, and other assets, in all eee to be yy vy yey] the bank property can be sold at the price ($250,000; at whieh itis held, another and tinal dividend will be made to the creditors, probably of about 20 per cent., thus return) ich found 60 cent. upen their a! deposits, which azouted al Phe Ume of the failure to $2,963,623.45, militee held a meeting in St. Louts and elected greenbackers was discussed, Ive, Rice, Hazelune, and of Miesouri, and Jones, of en rn gn yy jones,