Evening Star Newspaper, June 22, 1881, Page 1

” Lr eeieeniseeenennineieemaee te THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvacia Avenue, Oc Tar Evesixe poate “« on account, at 10 & + month Copies at Lee tach postane Dre © year, 36; six months, 2 fice st Washington, D.0., hed on Friday—82 | months, $1; 10 copics Lidl Pu ns must be paid in ad- ‘Vance ; Bo paper sept longer than is paid for. Bater of advertising made known on spplication. © Poet msi! 1 Ve". SI-N®, 8.800. ~ WASHINGTON. D. C.. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1881. ~The Evening Stare. TWO CENTS. -ECIAL NOTICES. * : 224 ‘The Public are TON GILLINGS AM, Sac’y. THE ANNUAL ME*TING of the Stoct- yiaers of. the AN 0: TIA AND P. hevd at the oftice of of Darectors frc ~ 1 A. GRISWOLD, Pre it, ney. Je21 to 3y20 MERTING O° THE MED- ATION of the District 0 1 Madical 3 ociety rooms staut, ats pu rt THOMPSON, + Secretary. By order of the Presid 3.F HARTIGAN, M.D Je Upholsterers’ 4 Penusylv: Acontinuance of the trade of our 4¢ of the public P. MAY & CO. Qe (ATTENTION — To have your Osrpets cleaned and steam: at the lowest prices, wo to 5) 4 in the best mann : NGLETON & HOK No. 61 Market Space. Je6-200 EUREKA SPRINGS WATER, trons Ask mit, Deep Keck, Geysar, (Sar ansas.) Summit, Deep Erck, Geresr. (Ss Yr thesds, Biue Teale ceeen Wise tat ote a a} waters, freshly received, snd for sale on draught at MILBURBN'S PHARMACY, 5 1429 Pennsylvants ave. NOTIC ‘The undersicned having opened bis New Storo at 1419 NEW YORK AVENUE, ‘with s well selected stock of i EUILDERS’ AND MISCELLANEOUS HARD WARE, CUTLEBY, TOOLS, &o., reepectfally Invites Bis friends and the public “tw give him a call. = ‘ap27-2m JAMES B. LAMP pr = FIXTURES —&. F BROOKS, fITH P Witehan, Vance & Coe doots and? , qrere tury practical experieucs. I at Low Tm- Betort Gas. Steves, E. F. BR 0x8, 531 15" h street OMMISST ON OFFICE OF THE a THE FREEOMAN'S md wel at Fine selection. BC EE OMA, SAVINGS AN. TRUST COMPANY, Mavsh 14 Wasutneror, D. and sii fore dec! lied fr, at this office, on or before AUGUSE 3 841, or they will be tarred, and the amounts di tributed among the other creditors of the Com- ded fn the act of February 21, 191. Depositors who Live not already recetveil J1v denis should immediately forward their books by mail a Ce sao bank or banker, accomreni ir address. roarl? INC. JAY KNOX, Commisaioner. AMUSEMENTS. iq JFCOND GRAND PI of BNION LONG! S'So. 22, Kost P., Doyer's th es Pathe JUNE 23d, 1881 Tickets, 25 cents. Je22 ate Now ciey Lie waar BCHGOL,” New York and 14th s'reets that we have mot anced snd best that wi "an keep the water at a pleas. E ‘We will be pieased to furnish full particulars in recard to hours apd prices at the Dox office at apy time. x 20-62 GEO. A. KELU SALESEBOOM AND SCHOOL . FOR THE DISTRICT AT FENTON HALL, 1108 E Staret Nontuwest, Wasurnetos, D.C. Fend stamp for full information to = 3-20-1m H. I. CABPENTER. COOL AND PLEASANT PLACE TO SPEND AN EVENING DBIVEL'S SUMMER GARDEN, 1999, 1541, 1343 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Marine Band. Prof. SOUSA in charge. Admittance free. Jell-3m ‘TORLUM, E stRerr, Br and Male snd Femaie sive struction in ts. fet Ct HAYWARD & HUTCHINS( 217 Ninth Street Northwest. GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MODERNIZING DEFECTIVE PLUMBING IN CITY RESIDENOES, AND, HAVING A LARGE FORCE OF OOMPETENT WORKMEN, ATTEND PROMPTLY ALL JOBBING ORDERS, janla w™ STORE ABERT. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. jan Wo. 408 th street northwest. TSICAL AUTHORITIES BROTHERS* PIANOS. — Th Thomas, 8. B. Mills, Wm. Mason: pS | in exergy resp super) ch. "brilliant, wai haracter, are, ments. Their tone is pure, ri Sistinet, ‘and of am entirely musical c! ‘Their Workmanship is of the very Lest. “They are unsyrpagsed by any other piano-fort: have ever seen G. H. EUHN, Sole Axent also for Bare dett Ores: m1 HEN ANY SEWING MACHINE AGENT leaves s machine st your house, do not psy ons eent on it unt) come here and see what you cap ‘ana? ‘MOK! 427 Sth street BONDS OF SURETYSHIP. THE RANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA. ‘This company undertakes, for s small yearly premium, to make go.d to the employer, any lost by the fraud or dishonesty of the employes, and therefore obviates the necessity for private sure- ties. It is the only company in the United States sy devoted to this pital. » Cspital in Cash, business. . Grinnel), Minturn Co. ; HOPBINS, V Pres. Wabash, Pacific Kailroad JOHN PATO ¥, of Paton & Co. : Bes dent Eecretary, W. MAN, 47 Wiliam ‘eet, N. ¥. b THOM, Avent, No. 715 15th strect northwest, Washington, Do. m25-w&s2m_ { | paid $3,000 per annum and upwards; 404 paid be desired by the | | | | | | | | | | | Sd class clerk in the same department, GIVE BPRCIAL ATTEN | WwW CIAL ATTENTION TO ALL PLUMBING WORK. ALSO TO THE REPAIRING OF RANGES, FURNACES, FIRE-PLACE HEATERS, ASD METAL ROOFS. We have a large etock of GARDEN HOSE AND HOSE REELS, WATER COOLERS AND FILTERS, MONITOR OIL STOVES, BETORT GAS STOVES, And sre selling Gas FIXTURES aT THE LOWEST PRICES. EDWARD CAVERLY & CO., mit 1425 New YORK avexum. INDO" PLATE pene A TF! JOENS50! KALSOMINE and MASURY'S pigu rasta, ready for use. (Send for cireu- ates furnished to Builders. A full stock of ARTISTS SUPPLUBS always on band. GEO. BYNEAL, Jr., 418 7th st. n. W: and Pi ferences given. E "s O0-- 1208 Feansyivania st. ee nse | Sram from Newmarket, Va., says: A large rep- revenue, $220,251 been deta Paris Elecitical Congress. service agent at Salem, N.. ¢. Chief Brooks the arrest of Jacob Jackson, with a large amount of counte gett coin and moults for manufacturirg count grfeit coln ia bis pos- session. tars Romsey will be: shatrman of thecommitte> to investigate Super mrendeat Dodge, of the Sia Franelsco mint. = comtng to the Y° gxtown centen! al wi tember. 0. ©. Hows Kirkwood an dered 1 oduty in New York city in connection With t? ,e publication of a narrative of thecruise | of the . Piconderoga. which was finished some | senr the world {nthe fnterest of American com- | in ree. Master Schufeit is @ gon of the Commo- ze. * small republican majority. | Tse six months prescribed by the treaty pe- | of Wooster University, was | president of the Onto State Untveratty. THE EVENING STAR, Washington News and Gossip. | GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. —Internal customs, $655,9 4g, Lirct, Tuomas C. McLean, U led to represent the U. N., nas Navy at tue A COUNTBEFEITER ARREST@D,—The secre , telegrapas to THE FRISCO MINT J gvgsrigaTtIon.—EXx-S*cre- THE DESCENDA’ «r3 oF LAPAYRTTE wi? ar? 1 will com s Dassen geTS O a the U.S. man-of-war Trenton, tet wilsail for this country early in Sep- GEn. C. H., Howarp, a brother of Maj. Gon. #4, has been appointed by Searetary Indian inspector. MASTE! ¢ M, A. Scavrgut, U.S.N , bas been or- Sears ago. The Ticonderoga, Commodore elt commanding, made a cruise around WILL Vore WITH THE REPUBLICANS IN ORGAN- iNe THE Hovss.—The organization of the next Gouse ts so close that there has been some talk ‘of a democratic combination with the green- | bveckers by which it could be taken from the ‘That any attempt would be roade in this direction has been dented by leading democrats. If it should be made, the democrata would have to count on every man of their number to put it through. One who 4s counted as voting with the democrats will pot do so. He is Representative Emory Speer, of Georgia Mr. Speer is pnt down a3 an independent democrat, but it has been supposed that in such matters as organization of the House would vote with the democrats, It is understcod, however. that he will vote with the republicans, and that he has so informed the President. Naval O RDERS.—Ensign J. F. Parker to ex- amination for promotion. Passed Asststant EegineerG. H. Kearney to hold himseit in readiness for sea service. Passed Assistant Surgeon L. B. Baldwin from the Standish and ordered tothe Mayflower, Chief Engineer C. E. DeValen has returned home from the Lack- a and has been placed on wattiag orders. GOING TO ORGANIZE A MARINE Corps IN Cmixa.—First Lieut. D. Pratt Manning, of the U.S. marine corps, has been granted permission to enter under service of the Chinese govern- ment which desired to have an Oflicer to bulld upfor its navy a marine corps. The legation bere was consulted as were the other foreign legations of China. The result was the selec- {ion of Lfeut. Manning for this important duty. a felection 18 @ compliment to the United States. FRENCH AND AMERICAN CLAIMS COMMISSION.— tween France and the United States for filing claims by elther government expire to-day, June 22d. The commissioners have ordered the office, 1518 H_ street, to be kept open uatil midnight to receive claims. The treaty pro- vides that the commissioners may allow claims te be filed within three months after the 22d of June, if adequate teasen be shown for not filing Unem earlier. ISRAFLITES IN TURKBY.—Aristarchl Bey, the Turkish minister, has written a letter to the New York Herald denying that there Is a movement in Turkey against the Israelites, and statiog that no obstacle ts placed tn that country on their industry or commerc:; that veral occupy important positions ta tre kish government. and that they Lave good social standing there. Ps) A ComING TREASURY CH(Ke?—While the change may not be made very soon, it 1s koown that there will be another appoint nent cter< Of the Treasury department in piace cf Lim- phere. * PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT Post OFFICES.— On the ist of April last there were 1.849 post ofices in the several states and territories sub. ject to Presidential appointment. Of these 53 From $2,000 to $2,999 and 1,353 from $1,000 to $1,499. The remaining army of postmasters are appointed by the Postmaster General. TREASURY PRINTING BUREAU ContRAcTS.— Proposals for supplies for the Engraving and Printing bureau of the Treasury department were opened at noon to-day, one hundred and ten different firms bidding. The contract tor furnishing 1.000 tons of Cumberland coal was awarded to Jd. P. Agnew & Co., at 83.70 per ton, ud the contract for 300 009 pounds of tee to E. D. Haley & Co., at 15 cents per hundred pounds. Yroposais for other suppites, being numerous, were referred to the following committee to report thereon: Edwin Lamasure, James gab ana Jame mith. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Urron’s Ri Betore he left Washington, Assistant Secretary Upton placed his res inthe hands of Secretary Window, to U d upon as might e nd the Presid-ni. Bins w Orgxep at the Intertor depart ment to-day for painting, plastering and tres- cong the halls of the department wuliding. ‘There were sixteen bidders.in all. One bidder was from Phbiladelphia—Mr, Scatiagita, | Ali the others were District tid iers, as foliows: G. W. Fosberg & Co., das, Hugues & Co.,J. M. | Hedges, F. 8. Overman, Jas. Liadsheg. ©. Bowen, B. istens, Jas. Roheman, John Cal- lahat & Co., Matthew Hobson, Chas. Storenva, Jos. eid, H. Schutter, Fisher & Raum and 4 srown. The bids will be referred to a committee of three, who will examine the spe- cifications submitted and subsequenuly make an award. Post Orrick CHaNGes.—Geo. M. Sweeney bas been appointed to succeed Wm. HL. Turner, the clerk tn the contract office, Post OMice de- partment, removed yesterday. Wm. Sic! a nas ven filed by the It 13 exoeczed Viegixta REPUBLICANS CoMING.—A_ tele- \ resentative delegation, composed of both white and colored Tepubifeans of Virginta, ins ending Dr. George K. Gilmer, postinaster at Richmend; J. H, Rives, U.S. thternal revenue coVector at Lynchburg, and others, will ¢ upon President Garficid on Taursday next, in | he interest of the Mahone readjuster coalition. | Th@ delegation will embrace persons from | every Congres:ional district In the state, la- ceaieg several ex-members of the state legis- lature, i POSTMASTER GENERAL JaMEs who went to Long Branch thls morning will return next S.uurday. PeRsoNAL —President Garfleli and ex-Presi- dent Hayes, as well as G-neral Sherman, are expected at the unveiling ceremonies of the McPherson statue at Clyde, Ohio, on the 22d of July.—~ Asseclate Justice Matthews, of the U. S Sopreme Court, ts in town, for a short stay. Edwin Booth’s share of the profits of the production in London of Othello was £1,600. —Major Banks, stationery clerk of the Sen- ate, 1S Stil] 11] at Fortress Monroe, but tmprov- ing slowly.—Prof. Waiter Q. Scott, formerly yosierday elected r. G. M. Adams, Clerk of the House, has qnite re- covered from bis and is able to be at his office tn the Capitol every day.— Ex- —— anok eee Capt. ante Pat- terson, ‘ashington, were York last Se oa C. M. Latimer lett , for as —Judge John J. ‘on ey, of Wi 'y aa from New York of North Caro- health.. and bis two daughters, Miss Marriot S were’ p in ine Germa! Members of the Cabinet Gone to Long 6ranch. Secretaries Windom and Hunt and Postmas- ter General James, with several members of their respective famiiies, left the city this morning fn Pullman Car Raritan, attached to the limited express train, for Long Branch, where the President and family are quartered. Attorney General MacVeagh, who ts in Phila- Geiphia, wili go down from there to Long Branch. They go to consult with the Presi- ent, Dut on no sdeclal business, Secretary Windom sald before leaving. Secretary K(rk- weed ard Secretary Blaine are the only mem- bers of the Cabdivet in the city. Secretary Blaine will leave the latter part of next week, With his family, for Matha, Secretary Lincolo 1s now at Long Branch. Star Route Expenses. ANOTHER BIG REDUCTION. The Postmaster General has made a large re- Guct’on In the cost of one of the most notorious of the star ring routes—the route from Vanita, Indian Territory, to Las Vegas, New Mexico, This route, which was 725 miles long, was originally let, under competition, to the Parker combinstion, for 6330 per year, for a term of three years and nine months. Within nine months the annual pay was raised by. “exepdl- tion” and increase the number of trips to $150,691. This was the pay for ten months, and itthen became $129,175. Three months later, or about a year ago, It was reduced to $64,539, end the contractors will draw pay at this rate until July 1, 18s1. Thede ent has ordered that the allowance for expedition be taken off, ang that service on 300 miles of the route be distontinued after that date. These and other minor changes will reduce the annual pay to $12,025. The department’s action was based entirely upon tke reports of official inspectors, who have recently examined the route, and upon the statements of postmasterson the ie. The Virginia Situation. THE WICKHAM-MAHONE CONTEST—MAHONE NO- WHERE. A Star reporter met on Pennsylvania avenue to-day the editor of a leading democratic paper of Virginia and asked him what effect the ac- tion of the republican state committee would have in the coming election. He replied: “It leaves Mabone out of the fight. The colored voters generally will support the republican Ucket, aud I do not belleve Mahone’s party will pon as many votes as last year. The contest is Ween the democrats and republicans.” Speaking of the republican state committee he said: “Gen. Wickham 1s a determined man and Mr. Lewis will not gain anything by his suaden change in the date of bis call fora meeting of the republican committee. Wickham has a majority with him and will hoid a meeting of the commitice every day it it 1s necessary to beat the Coalitionists. Wickham is the choice or Ee ged for governor and he will be nomi- nated,” Sudden Death of a Naval Officer. PAYMASTER GEORGE JONES GOES OUT RIDING AND EXPIRES A FEW MINUTES APTER HE RETURNS. Paymaster George Jones, U. S. N., died sud denly yesterday afternoon at the residence of Paymaster General Cutter, on Massachusetts avenue. Deceased was a resident of Cincia- nati. He was appointed an assistant pay- master in thenavy last February by President layes. Three weeks ago he was taken sick, employed Dr. Beckwith. He had a mild attack of Dillious fever lasting two weeks, When he commenced to improve. During the latter part of last week he was riding out dally. At 1 o'clock yesterday Gen. Cutter sent his cal e for Mr, Jones. He, without difiiculty, walked down two pair of stairs to the carri- age in the street in company with Gen. Lucen. After riding a short distance, both went to Gen. Cutter’s residence. Paymaster Jones Went immediately to his room. A few minutes afterwards Gen. Lucen heard a pecullar nolse, and on reaching the paymesters room found him frothing at the mouth and reeling. The, general caught him tn his arms and laid him on the bed, where he very soon died. Dr, Beck- with was immediately summoned, and found the Sr rere Of congestion in his head and face. He is unable to state the cause of death, which be thinks cannot be determined without an examination of the body. ‘The father of the deceased, Mr. George W. Jones, a prominent citizen of Cincinnatl, was notified of the death. He reached this city this atteracon, &bd wilito-bight leave with the remalos for Cinetnnatl. SOCIETY NOTES. The repair and improvements of the White House will probably begin next week, as Co! Rockwell, the superintendent of public build-" ings aud grounds, is expected to return by the end of this weck. The most important change ‘Wil be filling up the old sewer underneath the building and constructing one outside to con- ect with one of the main city sewers. The pariors will be refurnished during the summer. The farewell dinner, given at Wormley’s last evening, to Sir Edward Thornton, by seven gen- tlemen, was a@ very handsome one, The table Was beautifully adorned with flowers, and the menu comprised all seasonable delicacies, served in Wormley’s best style. The following gentle- men, Who were present, tendered this compli- ment to the retiring British Minister: Gen. Parke, Capt. Story, Capt. Dewey, Mr. Walker Blaine, Mr. Sevellon Brown, Mr. John Davis aud Mr. Seaton Munroe, Justice Harlan and family are expected to return here from Princedon, N.J., to-morrow, to remain during the summuer.—Judge Em: brey .1ecentiy heard from bis daughter, Mrs. Coph-nhagen, wots greatly enjoying Paris with They will travel elsewhere in Europe, aud return tn August.—Mr. A, K. Spofford, the Librarlan of Congress, will, with 5, Zl g £ bis family, soon remove to No. 1631’ Massashu- setts avenue, in the with Jastice Harien and Mr. futeliinson’s residence. —As- sistant Paymaster General MeClure took nis Wie this week to see her mother In Loutsvi! He is expected back ivy the end of the we ce wll go after & while to the Warm Spriog3, a. TANT POSTMASTER GENERAL Ha- 28N has gone to New Yeric to officiate ag pall bearer at the funeral of the late Mr. Forrester, Who was chief of tie registry department.or the New York city post ofiice. “During bis absence Chief Clerk Pavia 1s acting Third Asststant Postmaster General. THIRD Assi OFFICIAL REPORT OF THR KILLING OF LiguT. CHeRky.—The full official report of the recent kilitpg of Licut. Cherry by one of his own de- tachment has bren recetved at the War ocpartent. Major d. J. Upham, of Lieut, Cherry's regiment, makes the —revor whieh 13 scvompanled by the amdavits of the man who wes also shot. by others of Ihe party and people acquainted with Locke, the murderer, inciucing a hospital steward. From at) the ce given it fy evident that Locke enly went insane. He had often acted queerly. TOE NATIONAL MUsKUM.—Work proceeds slowly at the National Museum building, be- cause the cases to be placed in the bullding have rot yet been fiot By the first of January . Baird hones to have everything in shape, £0 that the Museum can be thrown open to the public, The statue of America, placed in the rotunda. asan ornament during the Inauguration ‘ball, has not yat been re. moved, nor haye the monograms of the Presi- dent and Vi ee eet in the wail over ; the pillars of the rotun THE FOLLOWING Promotions were made tn theofiice of the first assistant postmaster general to-day, to take effect July 1st: Thomas F. Rea, from second to third class; Albert H. Scott, W. De Batz, W. T. 8. Duval and W. 8. Richardson, from firet to second class; H. A. Hilton, trom $1,000 to first class. Henry Meredith was ta- Gay appointed a laborer in the Post OMice de- partment. Free To Day.—The alarm of fire, box 214, at 11:06 this morning, was for fire in the siabie of Mrs. K. Whitney, Kin totally destroyed about $200. A valuable dog anc chickens were consumed in the fire. Life Saving Mei Meciening. Sanpy Hook, N. J., June jamie padent o Havens, of the New Jersey di ft the lite faving service, is authority the statement that alarge number of the of the lite wing stations have tendered their of insufii have Albany. have wires in all parts and is ‘permitted to form | Telegrams to The Star. LATEST FROM ALBANY. A CRISIS AT HAND. THE PRESIDENT ANDMRS. GARFIELD. WESTON BREAKS DOWN. FOREIGN EVENTS OF INTEREST. CAUC iG AT ALBANY. - Mr. Conkling Takes a Hand—Both Sides Determined to Fight it Out if it Takes Till Winter—Grand Jury ‘Tampered With—What the Conk- lin Organs Say, Etc. [Special Dispatch to the Evening Star.} ALBany, N.Y., June 22.—It was all settled in last night's caucusses. The half breeds solemnly resolved never to allow Conkling and Platt to go back to the United States Senate, and to stay here until they elect two Senators, if {t took until midnight on the 3ist day of De cember, when the terms of all the members of the present legislature expire. The stalwarts ‘in caucus listened to an address from Mr. Conk- ling, In which he demonstrated how Collector Simmons’ nomination by Grant was not a parallel with the nomination of Rob-ttson by Garfield, and gave a briet story how President Garfield promised to send for him (Conki!nz) to talk over the collectorship and look at cortain papers which he had before making the ap- Pointment of collector, but immediately nomi- nating Robertson. He likewise intimated that he wanted to stand by him and help him fight, It out, but, if after due course of time the half- breeds would not yield to adjourn the legisla- ture, the stalwarts then resoived to staud firm ae fight 1t out with the banner of Conk- borne at the front in the thickest part of the fray. The half stalwarts, the men who have been scattering their votes for stalwart candidates _ other than Conkiing and refuse to vote fora halt- breed, also helda caucus. They wanted to se- cure a compromise on some stalwart for one term and @ half-breed for the other, but would not go for Depew. They talked over the ques- ton of asking Mr. Conkiing to name some stal- wart friend a8 ono candidate, and let them proffer that as a basts for 4 compromise, pro- Vided that the other side would drop Depew. They Unally concluded that the ime Is not ripe for that, and decided to continue as they have been doing for the present. ‘Thats move 13 1m re. ality tn favor of Congressman Crowley. He 1s the chotce of these half-atalwarts. Tae ballot- ing ts to continue the same as heretofore. It is expected that Lapham will gain a little to-da; and Wheeler fall off, by a movement of the De- pew men to see li strength cannot be secured by them by turning Lapham for the short term ald hitching up a team of Depew and Lapham. They have, at last, come to the conciusion that there 1s no use of fooling any longer on the Plan of Cornell and Depew, for the former re- sists all of these appeais. The grand jury 1s making but little headway in getting at the corruption on senatorship outside of Bradley’s charge inst Sessions. it is obtaining important trails on legislative matters and will, unquestionably, bring forcn some indictments. The Erpress, the stalwart organ, charges this morning that an agent of the half-br ig at werk tampering with the jury; names the man atd calls upon the disirict attorney and the jury to summarily kick out of their pres- exce that party and every one who dares to presume to interfere with them. As to the senatorial position, the Conkling organ says this morning: “The issue is bevween Depew abd some colleague, who will be clay in tne bands of the potter, and Conkling and an asso- ciate, both pledged to give battle against the Gangerous elements now in league to secure the mastery of the republican party. Itisa war between the incorruptible elements tn the republican party ana the jobbers and pecula- tors who have gone back and forth between the two parties, a8 they find tt to be for their tn- terest todo. It is lamentable that there should be a dead-lock in such a struggle, One wonid think that theres virtue enough In ths repub- lican party to defeat such a conspiracy; aud so there fs, if me 13 given to bring the question Clearly before the people. [Second Dispate ] .¥., June 22, 1:30 p.m.—The 220 ballot has developed one loss to Depew by the desertion of Senator Forster. Both Conkling and Platt’s forces are unchanged, and their op- poe are Hopping around on the short term etween W heeler and Lapham, both gaining. (Thira Dispatch.) The Twenty-Third Baliot—a C Albany, N is at Hand, ALBANY, June 22, 2 p.m.—On the twenty- third ballot for thé short term 1c was found Ubat Wheeler had a majority of the repubi'can vote, when Senator Fowler rose and announced that a crisis had been reached, when the repub- licans could declare the vote for Jacovs tilegal and insist that Wheeler was elected. He changed to Potter, when other democrats foi- jowed. changing to Potter, Hewitt, Kelly, Par- ker, Tilden and others. The vote for Conkling is unchanged, but Wheeler leads for the short term. [By Associated Press.) The Hanoting in Detail. ALBANY, N.Y., June 22.—The vote in joint ‘or t convention to-day for a succi ‘0 Mr. Con! ling was a5 foliows: Sepate—Jacobs, 6; Coni 30 Wheeler, 5; Lapham, 6; Cornell, , 1; Bradiey, embly—Jacods, 46: ‘onkling, 24; Wheeler, 32; Lapham, 20; Cornell, 1; Rogers, 1. Combiued vote—Jacods, Coak- ling, 32; Wheeler, 49; Lapham, 26; Coraell, 3; Folger, 1; Bradley, 1; Rogers, 1. The vote to till the vacancy for the long term was as follows: Senate—Platt, 6; Kernan, Depew, 13; Cornell, 1; Crowley, 1; Wheeler, 1; Lapham, 1; Rogers, 1, Assembly—Platt, | 2); Kernan, 46; Depew, 39; Cornell, 7; Crowley, 6; Wheeler, 2; Buss, Tremain, Lapham, 2. Combined vot Platt, 26; Kernan, 53; Depew, 52; Cornell, Wheeler, 3; Bliss, Tre 1s 1 Rogers, 1. No chai Mr. Fowler’s Change of Vote. The convention then proceeded to vote again. At the conclusion of the roll call Sena- tor Fowler rose and sald that it had been given out that the votes cast for John C, Jacobs were vold, and in view of the fact that such may be the decision of the convention and thus ap election forced, at the request of Senator Jacchs, he would change his vote to Ciarkson N. Potter. It was decided to recall the names of the democratic members and they voted for various candidates. The vote stcod as foliows:—Senate—For Wheeler 11, Jacobs 2, Clarkson N. Potter 4, Cor- nell 1, Lapham 3, Folger 1, Bradiey 1,-Conk! 8. Assembly—For Conkling 8. 1, Wheele: 1, John Kelly 3, A. 8. Hewitt 3. Horatio Seymour 3, Cornell 1, Bliss 2, Lapham 18, R. W. Peckham 4, H. 0. Thompson 1, Brad- ley 2,8. J. Tilden 1, T. R. Westbrook i, A. J. Parker 3, Erastus Corning 2, Grace 1, Daviela 1. Combined vote: For Conkling 32, S. D. Baboock 1, Wheeler 50, 8. 8. Cox 2, Jacobs 12, W. C. Kingsley 1, C. N. Potter 7, H.'W. Slogum1, John Kel ae 8. Hewitt 3, Horatio Seymour 3, Cor- nell 2, Bilas 2, Lapham 16, R. W. Peckham 4, Folger 1, H. O. Thompson 1, Bradley 3,5 J, Til- cen 1, 1, K. Westbrook 1, Erastus Corning 2, Grace 1, Daniels 1, Parker 3. The convention then proce ded to vote for a Senator for the Tesult: Sent long term, with the followin jate—For Depew, iG it, 6; Cornell, 1; Wheeler, 1; Crowley, Lapham, 1. Assembly—For Depew, 37; Ker- nan, 46; Platt, 19; Cornell, 7; Wheeler, 1; Crow- ley, '6; in, 1; Lapham, 3. Combined vote— For Depew, 50; : Plate, i 8; Wheeler, 2; Crowley, 8; Tremain, 1; Lapham, 4. The president announced that ‘no choice made, and on motion of Mr. Hayes bad been the convention adjourned. A Wife Poisoner Sentenced. Boston, July 22.—At East morning, Homer Wellin; kD1 his wife by poison train from River was approach Huntington Her re on ‘this place . chaet Early wi py the engine and de- feet and Killed, and two cconpes FiegO ee Berets aa Jas, ously injured. One of the the other was burt. old. No diame tp to the engineer. THE ALBANY BRIBERY INQUIRY | Short Session To-day—Probability of Getting Through To-morrow. ALBANY, N. Y., June 22.—In the bribery tn. Yestigation this morning, Gen. B. P. Tracy ap- peared as the counse! of the committee, in the oe of Mr. Bangs, who was unable to be present. Gen. Tracy said he wonld prefer, on bis own account, that a turther adjournment be taken until to-morrow. Mr. Peckbam said !t seemed possibie to get through with the hearing to-morrow, and under the circumstances the request of Gen. Tracy seemed @ proper one, Mr. Skinber suggested that If counsel cannot attend, the commiitee go A With the Invest! gation. A conzultation was had between the commit- fee, and It was decided to continue the hear- Dg. Gen. Tracy then sppealed to the committee to relieve him for the day by adjourning. Such a course, he said, would not result in any 1083 of time to the committee, and he hoped they Would not proceed this morning. Mr. Rosendale believed that another day would permit all the testimony to b2 brought in. The committee then voted to adjourn until 9 o'clock Thursday morning. FOREL AFFAIRS, The London Walking Match—Wes- ton Gone to Bed. Lonpon, June 22, 11 &.m.—The walking match between Rowell and Weston for the Astiey belt and the championship of the world is as good ag over. Weston was somewhat light-headed when he retired to rest at 12:50 o'clock this morning. Altegether he has taken four rests since midnight, but his lizht-headedness tn- creased this morning, and he has been put to bed again Rowell ts now walking. The scores at this hour are: Kowell, 2603; miles; Weston, 1983, miles. Weston’s Break Down Complete. Lonpon, June 22.—A dispatch from the Mar- bie Ring, dated at 3 o'clock this afternoon says: Weston’s break down seems complete. The scores are: Rowell, 275 miles; Weston, 201. Loypon, June 22.—A dispatch from the rink, dated at 1:20 p.m., says:—Weston has finaily retired from the cont.st. He was utterly un able to continue. The score at the end was: Rowell, 250 miles; Weston, 201 miles and 3 laps. The English Telegraphers’ Troubles Lonpon, June 22.—A meeting of the execu- tive committee of the telegraphers adopted a resoluuion thata fresh petition be drawn up, setting forth the points wherein Postmaster General Fawcett’s scheme wili not reifeve them; ‘also, wherein its application 1s exceptionally favorable and that the various points contatned in their former petition be again put forward for Mr. Fawcett'’s consideration. The meeting also rescinded the resolution to cease working overtime on the 27th inst., which was passed conditionally upon the supposition that Mr. Faw cett's seheme would not be issued. A Nihilist Split—The Vision.” BERLIN, June 22.—Iotelligence from St. Pe- tersburg represents that a new number of tne revolutionary organ called the Black Division made Its appearance there on the 1vtu Instant. Itopposes the program of the terrorists ad- “Black Di- yeeated by the seciion of the party which 1s represented by the publication calied the #12? cf ihe People, and from which the * Black D1 yision” has now finally seceded. The Czar and all the high officials have received a letter con- tradicting the report that they have been sen- tenced to death py ‘he revolutiontsts. The letter is Delleved to emate from the leaders ot the * Black Division.” English Criticism of the Corneli Crew. Lonpon, June 22 —fruth says:—“The Cornell untversity crew 1s not elegant according to the somewhat strict English ideas of form, but they will protably be found fast. ‘They are thoroughly well together. Their boat ts lighter than abything in England. They will have an advantage cver their opponents in not betog Previously fatigued with an elght-oar race.” Russian Dangers. Lexpon, June 22.—The Berlin correspondent of the Tires telegraphs that he has received a jetter from St. Petersburg which says: Two hundred police have been sent to Peterhoft to assiat the soldiers in watching the palace there, the present residence of the court. Photo graphs of all the railway officials have been icdsed in a government department, so as tc aid in the detection of nihilists disguised in th Taflway costumes, Strenuous efforts are belay made to find connecting links of evidence in order to xive more unity to the trials of numerous important political prisoners, which must be held nex autumn. Tne fortresses and prisons are crowded. It Is ob Served in Official circles that Russia cannot pos sibly make such an exhibition of herself before the world as to try a thousand or two ps 2 offenders, and as something must be done with ail these prisoners to make room for others, the only way to dispose of them quletly and expe- Gluously ts by the system of administrative deportation which Gen. Melikof, the late min- ister of the interior, sought to abolish. Lord Dufferin and the Sultan. CONSTANTINOPLE, June 22—The formal speeches of Lord Dufferin and the Sultan on the occasion of the former's presentation of his cre- pe 48 British ambassador were very cor- al. The Tunisian Affair in Parliament. Lonpon, June 22.—In the House of Lords las* night Lord De-La-Ware (conservative) moved for the paperson the Tunisian affair and con- demned the action of the government on the Tunisian question, Lord Granville, forelgn secretary, replied that France had the goverbment at British treaty rights should not be interfered with. The government, he faid, were sensible of the fact that incidents night arise on which it would be their duty to ack for frank explanations, but as the govern- ment bad not opposed the past action of Fraace in Tunis, he could not see the advantage of geting Into petty squabbles on that action une itled to the invasion of British treaty rights. Arrests in Ireland. There have been two arrests at Klifinane, county Limerick, under the coercion act. Italy and France. ROME, June 22.—The /talie says:—Premter Defletis has issued a circular to the prefects instructing them not to permit any hostile manifestations in their ies navbar against France. The country is perfectly tranquil. An Address to Socialists. MARSEILLES, June 22.—Sixty-four delegates of the syndicate chambers have adopted an ad- Gress to socialists throughout the worid, de- Claring that the promoters of the recent rots here do not beiong to any workmens’ associa- Uon, and demanding an tnqutry into the cir- cumstances of the disturbances. The French—Italian War at Mar- seilles, Loxpon, Jupe 22—The Tunes’ dispatch from Parle, saysébe Italian employes who had been threatened by the French workmen entered the Julien tannery in Marseilles: unmolested. The men who threatened to intercept them were powling around, but soldiers were sta- Uonea at the entrance, A United States Trouble at The Port Arlington police have arrested a man who represented himself to be an officer cf the U.S, steamer Trenton, and stated that Le had deserted from his vessel at Genoa in @onsequence of gambung losses. He visited the bey strate and said he wished to give him. self up.. The Tennessee Press ‘Association. NEW YORK, Juve 22.—The Tennessee Press Association arrived here last night. —_— Co}. Cash Acqnitted, CHARLESTON, S.C., June 22.—At a late hour last night the jury elling in the Cash du case returned a verdict of not gutity, Sale of the Denver Republican. Duxvge. CoL., June 21.—Wilson « Clark yes- terday sold the Denver Repub-ican to K. G. Cooper for $50,000, The paper will be run, aa in the Interest of the repubitcan Threw Herself from Vind New YorK, June 22.—Mra, NEWS FROM LONG BRANC Mrs. Garfieci@ Getting Better—The President Not Coming tw Wash- ington Yet Lore BRANcH, N. .!., June 22.—The secretary of the state constitutional commission has iseued Invitations to the mayors and presiding officers of each incorporated city, town and borough of the state, to meet the commission at the Ocean Hotel on the 24 of July, and pre- sent thelr views as to the amendments rv- quired for the benetit of munteipalities. The strength of Mrs. Gartleld is so fast turning as to enable her to tnduige in c: riding. The President wiil not leave for W ington for several days, and bas accepted ar Invitation to be present’at the reunion of th> Seventh regiment, at the West End Hotel to morow. ——— THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CONVENTION, Vice Presidents Elected, SaratoGa, N.Y., June v2.—At the opening of ; Temperance Convention It was resolved “that we cordially welcome to the privileges of this convention Sir 8 L. Tilley, of the Dominion of Canaaa, Past Most Worthy Patriarch of the Sons of Temperance of North America.” Mr. Tiliey was then invited to a seat on the platform, and addressed the con- vention. The committee on organization re- ported a list of vice presidents, who were tlected. Among those elected at ‘large were Josbua L. Bailey, Felix R. Brurot, Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer and Rev. D. C. Babcock, of Penn- fylvania. Among those elected by states were: Frem Pennsylvania, Wi Wilkins; Dela- ware, Mrs. Sarah Bringhurs'; Maryland, It. T. Virginia, D. C. Miller; N. Carolina, Gov. South Carolina, Magor B. D. Kentucky, L. R. Elliott; Georgia, Unger: Florida, Rev. J.'L. Roger; Alabama, Miss E. F. Grifip; Mississippi, Gen. Alexander Stuart: Louisiana, Kev. Jno. Pipes; Texa’, ©. L. Dahoney; Arkansas, J. L. Palmer; Tennessee, Prof. Dodds; Missouri, Mrs Mary Clardy; Dis trict of Columbia, Mrs. Nellie H. Bradley ‘Temperance and the Churches. A paper on the duty of the churches to c)n- tribute to the temperance cause, by Key. Dr. J. M. P. Otis, Of Philadeiphia, was taken up and briefly discussed by Felix R. Brunot, of Pa Rev. Mr. of Vt; Mr. Nevins, of Pa. J. B. Graw. of - Dr. Wiley, of Pa: Temperance Literature. The subject of temperance irerature, founded on a paper by Kev. Alired Taylor on “The Pen aud Presa as Promoters of Temperance,” was opened by Mrs. Coleman, ot New York. She regarded the general distribu: Ucn cf temperance tracts Issued by the National Temperance Society as of great value, She did not recommend a general or iniscellaneous distribution, but that a certain tract should be taken and’ furnished to every reon in @ community. Rev. Mr. Warner, of temperance almanecs as effectual tracts. Mrs. Washington, of New Jerey, recommended temperance hewspapers. Credentials. The committee on credentials reported delegates, representing Maine,New Hampsn! Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode isiand, Con Lecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylva. nla, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Georgia, Ohio, Louisiana, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oregon. California, Canada and certain national bodies, such as general religious assemblies and other organizations. Miss Frances E. Willard spoke on “* Womas's temperance werk. ——__——____ New York Sportsmen Shooting off Tics. BRIGHTON BEACH, L1., June 22.—The fir t event this morning at the meeting of the State Association for the Preservation of Fish and Game was the geen of the shooting off of ties in the fii contest. In the tles of ulne there were thirty nine contestants, who went back to the 26 yards score. Of these seven killed their five birds. On shootin this Ue J, Sehleman, of the Nassau Gun Club, killed four birds, and won the first prize in this class, S. A, Tucker, of the Madison Ciub, took the second prize. There were forty contestants in the tles of elght, but they were ali shot out by J. Wolven, of the Spencer Club, who won the first prize FE. Hudson, of the Onondaga Club, of Syracus>, tock the second prize tn this Class. In the ties of seven there were 39 shooters. The first prize Was taken by H. Von Siaden, of the Long Island Association, and the second by J. G. Stacey, cf the Seneca Gun Club, Canadian Correction of var immi- ration Heturns. TORONTO, June 22.—A special cable dispatch frcm Loncéon to the Gove says Sir Alexander Galt kas corrected the Washington tmmigra Uon returns, which state that 11.000 Canadians py a to the United States during lact month, Wall Street To-day. NEW YorRK, June ‘The Post’s financial article (1:40 Pp, m. edition), says: The stock exchange markets are comparatively «ulet again to-day. United States bonds were iirm with an advance of +, per cent in the 4's. State bends were dull and steady and ratiroad bonds strong at an advance of +a? per cent, the lat- ter = coe Hartford and a) gt — stock market, generally speaking, pan steady to strong with a fair ae eee of activity in some of the ieading tes, Prices cpened bigher with an advance in West- ern Union as the feature. Sul juently the improvement was lost, but since 11 o'clock the dealings have been rized by frm- ees, and at the time of writing prices are within 4%, percent of the highest of the day. After Western Union the features have been Ube coal stocks. Lake Shore, Union Pacific, Erie, Ontario and Western, Wabash and Cincinnati, Sandusky and Clevel has been in good at 3: Stocks and 2a? iosns and prime commercial last quoted. ‘The market tor for: contibues Very quiet and In tone steaay. The Markets. BALTINORE. June 22.—Viteinia stxea, consols. 85%: “do. second series, 42; do. new teu-forties, 7 bid to-day. BALTIMORE, June 92.—Qotton steady—1 ding, 11 Flour about steady--Howare street western enrer, family, 5.5ia6. extra, “4 7: brands, 6.506 southern stead: southern red, 1.208125; do. “amb Oo. 2 western wint red, spot an 3g: July, 1.24%al. das: August, 1 ‘ Ld5%ai-94. “Corn, southe:D steady: w erand firm—southern white, 60 do. yell jern mm: E6uASGM: Jute, B6yas6.; + 65%266; Auwust, 56%a57; steamer, B24 aba%s. steady—Wesiern white, 4'42; do. mixed, 35a Fennsylv 39440.” Bye ‘nominally 1 Usa a choices Pennsylvania and 1.5. “Bey to choice vi Maryland, 18.00320 00. Provisions casier firm meeis pork, old, 17.00: new, 18.00. Bulk meats idera and cicsr ‘rib sides, none here; and 93s Bacon—shoulders, 7% : 1 \—refined. ease, 1215. Maze dull wm nominal—refiued, Bix. Hio cargoes ordinary to fair, ial x. Buear catier—A soft, 10% isky dill, 1.09. Freighte to Liverpool steady. pis-—flonr, barrels: wheat. 78.134 ; corn, es: oata. 6,378 bushels; rye, 100 busi ments- wheat, 140,683 bushels: corn, 89.674 burhels, - Wheat 258,620 bushels; corn, 268.535 busbe's. EW YORK, ‘June 22 —Stocks dull. Money, 33335. short, 486%. Gov" erpments steady. June 22. Flour firm. Wheat 32 aly Ligber. ha DONDOS: June 28 4250p. m.—Atiantic and firet Gigs Avante eatery eeconda Gor Lrie, 47%; do. second consols, 16, Rew York eat ar Hine at at epee and Western, 39. 2'"p m.—Atlantio and Gi ‘estern first ‘trustecs” 63%. Reading, 29% Raw York, recommended the d!-tribution or | exchange | LOCAL NEWs. The Caterpitiar Piague. TARKING COMMISSIONER SMITE KNOWS AROUT THE WORMS—NO MONEY JUST NOW TO FiGuT THEM. | A Stax reporter hafled Parking Commisstoner | waar ith, the guardian of the city’4 trees, as he | WSs driving leisurely along tn h's buggy last evening, The buggy betng stopped, the reporter | climbed over the wheel to a seat by Mr. Smith’s | Side, and asked that oMctal. as he whipped up — what he kuew about tree cater- | Pi “They always come with a wet summer, replied Mr. Smith, with an air of Injured inno | cence, @8 much ‘as to say that he was no! responstble for them “Are There more this year than last year “Ob, yes; Ubere are more of them. Tae chiet trouble is with the aspen poplars, which are the matural habitats of these worms. The udlic mind 18 not yet ready for the ; People Who planted these trees object to having therm cut down. They ought to be cut down, and the Parking Commission unanimously voted to have them destroyed. These worms also take to the ash-leat maple. In fact, the aspen poplar and the ash-leaf maple are the two favorites of the worms. One of these species has been, as I have sald, unanimously condemned as unworthy of a place on our streets; the other 48 @ Very good tree.” “Is there no way of getting rid of th they arc sive. There are other expedients— Aghting the worms with physical means. usin ¢ A decoction of tobacco, cutting out limba, 0. saturating With coal ot] and burmng th worms out. When, bowever, tt comes to ing after 53,000 trees—the number which th> parking commisston has set out—it 1s impossi - bie to apply any remedy without consideradi expense. Property owners can give great as sistance to the parking commission in this mat- ter by applying the hose or using a long bandied broom, knocking the worms of ap! killing them. The trouble at present ts tha the parking Commission has not the money re- quired to make a Vigorous war on the worms. | IUts the end of the fiscal year and our funds | are about exhausted. After tue ist of July | most strenuous efforts will be made to reduce | Uhis nuisance, By the way.1 want to thank THE Stak for @ very sensible article It pub- lished last Saturday—about tbe trees and the telegraph wires, 1t was a logical, ably written article. ——_o—_—_ | Charges of Assault with Intent to | Ki A CET ACROSS THE Face with | A Razon. . | This morning Wm. Caldwell, a mulatio man, | was placed of trial in the Criminal Court, Judge Cox, for a deadly assault on Wililam B, Fleury on the 2ist of February last, by cutung him across the face with a razor, making en | ugly Wound—Col. rege ham a Mr. | Irving Wuiltamson for the defence. The - cuting witness testified that be was in Mr. | Kelly's store, on B street, near 4; street, with | bis brother, and that Caldwell acted somewhat | familiarly with him, and he tn-isted on telling | him that he did not know him; that tn leaving | the store Caldwell (who was with another | party) cut him, remarking, “Here's the — of | &— now.” K. Riley testined vo dress- tug the wound. J. W. Fieury corroborated the | first witness, and In ‘addition sald the party | with Caldwell cut at him, severing the rim of | bisbai. Toe jury founda verdict of gutity, | and the court Sentenced Caldwvll to six years in the penitentiary at Auburn, New York. A SHOOTING CASE. Samuel Bray, colored, was on trial for an assault with intent to Corge Piper. colored, by shooting him on the zist of May last—Str. H. H. Wells, jr., for the prisoner. Pi- | per testified that he was in Blagden’s alley, stt- | Ungin Were'’s_ store, when Bray came in’ and | pushed over him, when his brother put him | Out, aud Bray came back, bursting tn the door, | ard saying, “I Mghten’ you ali higher that hell in’a minute,” and shot at him, the ball Just grazing over richt eye. ‘Then wicness went out. Thomas Ware testified to the shooting, that every one hid when Bray shot, and be (B ) asked, “Whar’s your heart, to let one ttle feliow Itke me come here and ran you all outt’’ They took Piper to a store, for he was bleeding over the eye. W. W. Ware corrobor- aied the preceding witnesses. George ams: testified that after Bray was put out he threat- ened to have revenge. Bray ed in his own Debalf that he ‘has been p: bis ad- dresses to Mrs. Hawkins’ daughter (in the house 1n which the store fs located); that he was em- Ployed to watch Senator Dorsey's hous, On Saturdey evening he went to the pouse, and Piper Lad his feet across the door, and he | Shoved them down, when P. got up and kicked i=} | him, and they got up and one of the Wares | Pointed a pistol at him, and, thinking be would | be shot, he pulled his pistol and fired, and the | ball struck an oll can and glancec,striking Piper. Mt | The jury found a veraict of guilty. A notice | for e Lew trial was given, ieee District Government Affairs. | Health Oficer Townshend has gose to Fort | ress Monroe for a few days’ recreation, and will | return on Saturday. ‘The Commisstoners to-day adopted the plans for tre Tew station house, as prepared tu the | office of the butlding Inspector. The Commissioners have issued a general notice calling upon owners of dogs to procure | Lew tags for their dogs on the ist Jaly. | DELINQUBNT TAX-PAYERS, | District Collector Cook bss commenced making out his delinquent list of general taxes, | Preparatory to adverticing, and all genera taxes DOL paid before the ist of July will be ad- | Fertised in accordance with law. Persons who do Lot wish their property to be clouded by tax Ulles, and desire to avoid penalties and costs of advertising, would do well to pay before July. WOODLEY LANE BRIDGE, | A aelegation of property holders residing tn | the viclulty of the Woodley lane road,composed of Messrs. 0. C. Green, E. Clark, 8. E. Mid | dleton, Thomas L. Mume. F. E Middleton and James Kervand, waited upon the District Com- | missioners this morning, and requested that | the bridge over Kock creek On Ube line of this | road, Which is now being repaired, be raised or | elevated some twelve feet above’ its present level. Engineer Commissioner Twining stated to the delegation that he had examined this | bridge, and had ascertained that the abutment walls were not of sufficient strength to warrart a further elevation. He said he would havea | Survey made and ascertain the cost of: ch | eping the abutments. If it did not cost wo | much, the alterations should be made, but if It wastoo much, they would have to put it into the next estimates and ask for a spectal appro- priation. In the meantime, sach repairs should be would jusitty, ade to the bridge and the road as the funds en | Affairs in Alexandria, [Reported for The Star.) New Tax Buis.—Clerk Caton, of (he cout mon council, who by law 18 tax-bookkeeper the city, will deliver to Messrs. HUl and Fields | tax collectors, to day the tax bills for tss1-’sz. ‘These bills are several thousand tn number, anc aggregate about $72,000. | pon sich bills as are paid before the ist of July a discount of ten per cent Is allowed, MR. BURKE'S Cas.—Conmmonwealth’s Attor- ney burke came before Mayor Sm!th yesterday afternoon On @ Warrant for fring a pistol in Uy: street, cc. Mr. B. sald that the pistol was dis. cbarged accidentally, and he was fined 7, anc gave bond in $5") to keep the peace. LITERARY EXER —The annual Iterary exercises of the Fairfax and Biackbarn Literary Societies of the Ep! ai High School, near this city, took place last night, and’ were largely attended. State TeacuErs’ Instircrr.—A consid rabie number of the public school teachers here will agen! the Teachers’ Institute, conducted under a colored teachers except one, with some colored teachers from Washington, will attend the in- stitute at Hampton, near Fortress Moaroe, Sarg or Lor.—Wiilts Kandolph has pur- chased from Laurison Levison, of St. Louis, for #150, 8 Jot of ground 25 by 114 feet on Fi street, @ sbOrt distance west of Alfrea street. Lire LocaLs.—Majors Smith and Burgess and Capt. Reed will be the jadzes at the cadet medal Ori] to-morrow afternoon.—The Alex andria Musical Wiil give another open-air concert this week.— Miss Stella At- weil graGuated at the Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon.——A number of friends called st the residence of Dr. James Eatwisle, on Royal street, last evening, and surprised the lady of the house by a celebration of her semi-centepnial.—Justice Thompson thi morning issued & Warraut on A. Solomons, charging disorderly conduct._—The station- house te quiet, and the police docket blank this: morning. A CHARGE oF EmpezzueMenT DisMIssED.— Albert Dowling, @ young charged, in the Police with the embezzlement Cropicy, who stated Hy