Evening Star Newspaper, June 29, 1881, Page 1

Pi : THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BEILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Corner 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEV. W. ADAMS, Prest. Tue Everixe Stan is rerved to anbscribers in the city by carriers, on their own account, st 10 Gents per week, or 44 cents per month Copies at the cr unter, 2 centarach. By mail—postage pre paid—50 ceutsa mrnth -one yesr, #6: riz montha, $3 [Entered at the Post Office at Washiaston, D.U., as second-clss* mail matter.) ‘Tee WeFELy Stan—pubdil*hed on Friday—32s Weegee arenala, tx months, $1; 10 ovples | 25:20 coptes tor $20. FeAl mad subscriptions must be paid in ad- Vance; no peper sert lnser than ts paid for- Hates of advertising mace knowa on sppliestton. Che ver. ST—NS. 8,806. WASHINGTON SPECIAL NOTICES. invitation NOTIOF. BR A M, ef) be ie THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVEN NG at7:30p m. By creer of the W. M. it 'W. H. LEMON, Secreta-y. 7. T_0. M —COLUMBI« 0. M.. have elected, for the ibe term: ». M., Y. Hieer, J. M., B F.8 , D.G. Achelerger, (re . B Conurtoay, re elected}; E. J. sweitzer ; Chap., William M. Ashley, (re elec'ed ) it OFFICE OF COCLEOTOR OF TAXES, CP iihee cf Coumbiny Warhiuston, Jane 2 3851. Notice.—All oyners or keepers of doxs iu the District of Co'umbis are hersby notified ihat pored f ress on ail tin trict will be doe and ¥ . Up mn psyment of raid ned as provided in sald acy, vaiseioners District of Co- JOUN F. COOR, 3029 6 Colector of Taxes Dist. of Col ETEOPOLITAN RAILROAD COX ar * PANY, is hereby wives that the seventeenth an- lers of the METROPOL- ¥AN wilt be held at ite office, on P street. on WEUNESDAY, July 13, 3881, when an e€ fon wil take pisce for seven Girectors. The polls will be open from 2 until 4 clock p.m. Othe duly dividend wile paid, af, the National etsopoiita on after the Ist of July. Le OP OAD Ban a TOMPSON, President. WU. W. MOORE, Secretary. 3e29 eotlyid SHDALE UO-OPERAIIVE SOCIETY. ‘The snout THURSDAY VENING, June ack, a bia pace. 8 0% dopta New ith st naiicn and elect Offi ers oon JOHN COOK, Fecret wry. Je28-3t NE OF THE TIN ROOFS PUT ON FOUR Were REMOVED. DY LAST NIGHT'S RTORM. We have a large stock of TIN PLATE on hand, ard are prepared to do work of this kind promptly. E WARD CAVERLY & 00., 142: Je28-3t New York avenu>. THE ANNUAL CP acitere ot the ANAC MAC BINERH 8. CO. wil the Company in ALacosti 3 of or the election of Tirectors from 2 103 ae eee or eae ee OCRISWOLD, President, ‘T. EB SMITHSON, See'y. Je2l to $y AVING KEYOVED OUR STOCK OF Pe pi tee Coatiret Makers, “Uptslstarers’ and Misce! aneour Hardware to 634 Pennsylvsnis Ave., We solicit a continuance of the trade of our frietids and the patroua.e of the pab'e 3e15-Im, F. P. MAY & ATTENTION! —To have your 0: cleaned and steamed (n the beat want the lowest price. go to SINGLETON & Hu! No. 501 Market Space. ef BUBEKA SPRINGS W(tTER, (from ansas,) Summit, Deep Keck, Ge! tous.) ‘Bethesda, ‘Blue Lick. Bediord, Saluriaa Michizan Congress Water. and otler natural waters, freabiy received, and for sale ou draughi at MILBUBS'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania ave. GAS FIXTURES —E. F_ BROOKS, WIta Mitchell, Vance & Co 's goods and a qutr- ter of a century practicsi experience. I can meet all compet-tion and sell ar west Rates. Im- mense stock. Selection Ketort Gass Stoves, reduced rates. NG cf the Stock- pets: E. F. BROOKS, m7 531 15ub street. SAM'L 8. RHEDD, HAMILTON & SHEDD, Dealer in FINE GAS FIXTURES, SUATE MAN- TRLS, LATSOBES, RANGES and FURNACS8. ssates furpished Jobbinw promptly attendea to iehed Jo ‘om EE pai: ©. SHEDD, 400 Sth etn we FFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF oF MFBEEOaARS © SAVINGS ‘AND arn Bl ET ee er reby given to the : Creditors of the FELEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND TROsT COMPANY thst all claims must be pre rented, and sl] divicends heretofore deciared aj lied for, at this office, on or before AUGUST 2 Yost, or ey w.ll be barred, and the smounte dis tribzted am: the other creditors of the Oom- pany, $8 provided in the actof Februsry 21, 1881. itore who have not alresdy received civi- ends should immediate'y f their boo! mat! Sone or nee Ce eee Pacers Pan) address, maria “JRO. JAY KNOX, Oominiasionor. AMUSEMENTS. THE SIXTEENTH GRANDANNUAL SCHUETZENFEST oF THE WASHINGTON SCBHUETZEN VEREIN, JUNE 27, 2S, 29 AND 30. TARGET SHOOTING, PRIZY BOWL'NG TEND LADIES PiiZe TARGET COOLING Concert and Dancing Mns’c by Profs. Henry Doneh aud August Schroeder every day, com- mencing st 3 o'c! ck p.m. Serr Boe: lormances every J t by Mernra AYER y,2nd Le RUE, Americ eminent double-bar performer Pine Antipedeen marvel, ALM4, in daring filghts a rial trapeze TERVABION and stcCORMICK in thelr “Za e- Pil wroetation.” cr chaliengs blindfold act. Ieiss DAISY NOB WOOD the most acconiplishea © che erican stage, lady Vocalist upon the * Queen of the Footlights. The MAX WELLS, thomss and Clara who will appear in their own orivinal character-ekzt h en- i “Tre Jolly Oid Coup’e rilliant IJumivatiors and Fireworks every Evenine during the Festival ‘The Washisaton euserbund, Germania Mw2- rerchor ard Columbia Torn-Verein have kindly reeponded to svtist in the attractions of Boi BIVER'S SUMMER GARD. 1399, 1341, 1343 Pewnsye' Hightfai! Felect! ¥ Marine Band end Be-thoven Qaartette. Admittance free. jell -3a OLE BICYCLE SALESBUOM AND 8CHUOL FOR THE DISTRICT AT FENTON HALL, 108 E Srazet Nontawest, Wasnrnatos, D.C. fend stamp for full information to 3.20-1m H I CABPENTER. ASHINGTON NATATORIUM, E STREET, BE- TWEEN 6TH aND Tru —Open erry ORS. CON FOR LADIES and every AFTERNOON and EVENING FOR GENTLEMEN. Male and Female ‘Teachers ready st ali hours to wive instruction in Admise a4 HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 817 Ninth Street Northwest. GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MODEBNIZING DEFECTIVE PLUMBING IN CITY RESIDENCES, ND. HAVING & LARGE FORCE OF COMPETENT WORKMEN, ATTEND PROMPTLY ALL JOBBING ORDERS. w™ STORE ABERT. ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW, fanl2 THE EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. ———_—_ COVERNMENT REcsIPTs TO-Day.—Internal rev- enue, $394,666 41; customs. $721,943.99. CoMMANDER SICARD, U S.N., will assume the du’ fes of chief of the bureau of ordnance, Navy department, on the ist of July. Naval ORDERS.—Assistant Surgeons C. H. Marsteller and J. C. Byrnes to examination fo promotion. Chief Engineer B. B. Wharion a a member of the board of engineers at Phila delphia, 30th Inst. Tue PROMOTIONS 10 the several bureaus of the Taterior Department will not be announced un- til the middle of next week, bat all will date from the 1st proximo. SECRETARY BLaINs has disposed of his tnter- estin the Richmond and Allegheny railroad company. of which he was one of the original Projec ors. THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OrFIce Ex- PLOYES.—The appropriation for the next fiscal year for the puDdiic printing being avaliable on Friday next, on and after that date all the far- loughed employes of the government printing office will resume work. Want Cart. A. Grant For District ComMts- SIONER.—Dr. Ford headed a delegation from Capitol Hill which called on the President this afternoon in the interest of Captain A. Grant as District Commissioner. In the delegation were Messrs. Kemp, Ferguson, Darling, Mc- Laughiin and McCaffey. IRELAND AND AmgRica.—The London World Say+:—‘ Mr. Brown, one of President Garfleld’s private secretaries, arrived in Eogland in the middle of Jane with instructions for Minister Lowell which it was though: it would be inju- aictous to send elther by mail or telegraph. The instructions comprised an order that the American consuls throughout Ireland snould report fully ana statedly concerning the char- acter and the extent of the dissatisfaction, particularly relative to the prevalence and con: Cuct of the Irish-American element. Mr. Brown bas sterted on his return home with a quantity of valuable informatio In MOURNING.—The Department of Justice building is draped In mourning. To-day the flag flew at half-mast, and the department closed at noon, as ex Attorney General Staas- bury was buried to day. Notics or PayMent.—Treastrer Gilfillan ha3 been notiied by President Porter, of the Louls- ville and Nashville ratiroad company, that $91,000 of the bonds of the road held by the government as an Indian trust fund. will be aid in New York at the Continental Bank, the onds having reached maturity, COLONEL CHARLES Cass, of Indiana, fs an ap- Plicant for the position of District Commis- stoner. He was formerly a member of Congress trom Indiana. Heis backed by the people ot Capitol Hill, where he resides, and has also, it is said, some political influence. Naval ORDERS.—Lieuteaant Wm. Welc%, to tse Colorado. Passed Assistant Surgeon C. G. Herndon, to the Franklin, July ist. Passed Assistant Engineer J. J. Bissett, from the Nor- folk Lavy yard #nd placed on sick leave, ‘THERE I8 THE Bsst AUTHORITY for stating that the reports of a wholesale diecharge from tke Treesury bureau of engraving and print- Ing at the close of this month are unfounded. OFFICE SEEKERS AT THE Post OFFICE De- PARTMENT.—The Postmaster General to-day was fairly overwelmed with callers, most of them after office. In view of the fact that the department will undergo a reorganization on the first proxmo the umpression 18 abr. at that &: umber cf new appointments will be mid2. ‘Th’s {s not the fact. The reorganiz ition ¢) teroplates the retention of the present fore but some shifting in their position. Amor: those who had a long Interview with Gen. Jemes was Gov, Foster, of Obio. COMMISSIONER OF PxNSIONS DUDLEY [3 In favor of the abolition of the secret servic forca of the Pension burean. FIVEPER CENT Bonds to the amount of 32, 188,900, held by the government as a yoricn of the Indian trust fund, bas been contiaued at 33g per cent. THE AWARDS OF CONTRACTS were made to- day at the Interlor department for supplying the department with miscellaneous supplies to the following bidders: Jerome F. Johnson & J. W. Boteler & Son, C. W. Thom & Co, Jobn Keyworth, Sqlon Palmer, Z D. Gilman, Joseph L_ Savage, Stott & Cromwell, John W. oat XK. K. Helpuens:ine and N. T. Metzger & TO. AN INTERESTING QUssTION was decided yester Gay by the French and American claims com- mission. The claimant, Egle Auory, a colored woman, was born on the 3d of January, 1503, in the territory of Louisiana, then a French colony, and therefore was by Dirth @ citizen of Frare> On the 30th of April, 1803, the torri- tory of Louisiana was ceded by France to the United States. In the opinion of the commis. sion there is nothing in the treaty to indicate that it was the intention either of France or of the Untted States that the of them were to remain citizens of France, but that tsey should be citizens of the United States. Therefcre the demurrer was sustained aud the claim disallowed. GN, JERE Rusk, cf Wisconsin, left for his home this morning. It issaid he has the as- Surances that he will be appointed com- missioner of railroad accounts, ‘Waar Gov. Fosrge Says ABOUT On10.—A rep- resentative of THe Stak met Gov. Foster, of Onio, at the Riggs House this morning. The governor looks in excellent health and isin excellent spirits. Ag to the poiltical outlook in Obio, the governor sald the temperance ques- Uon would to some extent detract from the full Tepubliean vote. He is qaite hopeful, however, that the republicans wili carry Onlo next fall. “We always do,” he sald, ‘‘when we get scared a little at first. The greatest danger, thouzh, is from the apathy which may overtake the Party. The campaign will open late, but when once It is eet a-going tt will be a Tous One.” ‘The Stax man asked the governor if the pres- ence of so many Ohio men In the city at this time had any significance. » Not at all,” sald he; ‘I think tt 13 accidental. I wanted to see the President about some mat- ters, and he wanted to see me, 301 mide a fiy- ing trip to Weshington.” Gov. Foster ai President spent most ot last evening in a carriage, driving about the suourbs of the city, TBE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL CBLEBRATION.— ‘The commission on the Yorktown celebration Was to have met in this city to day. unly three membert—who do not constitute a quorum— 408 Gth street uorthwest. GAS STOVES! GAS STOVES! GAS BTOVES! THE SUMMER FUEL. BAVED. TROUBLE AVOIDED. Satisfaction secrred by coos “son DIAL" GAS STOVE. Fur wale or rent at te ofles WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT Co., m2-tm and 417 20th st_ aw. ‘OW 18 THE TIME TO ORDER AWNINGS, HAISLETT is the man to make them. “iste Smingi? MARKET 8PAGB. FPRESOOING, RALSOMINING, WACL vALNT- E ING, and ALU INBERIOR DRUGORATIONS. stimstes furnished and references «iven. EO. MEADE & O0.. 1298 Penn ——— ee ee MACKINAW and MANILLA STRAW HATS. “Avlington” POCKET HAT. 100 S:LE UMBRELLAS, $2, 82.50 and 83.60. STINEMETZ, Harrze, 1237 Pennsylvania avenue, MONEY are here, however. They are Senator Jonn- stop, Va., chairman; resentative Goode, Va, and Representative Dick, Pa’ These three members had an informal discussion at the War department, but transactéd no busioess, Col. Peyton S. Coles, Grand Master of Virginia, who bas charge of the Masonic display, wag before the commission. He is making arrange- ments for the accom: ion of the different Masonic bodies who will visit Yorktown auring the celebration, He has secured from tha gov- «rnment 2,000 tents. Senator Johnston says that in view of the fact that the mouument Wilnot be completed ia time for the celeora- ten, it 1 propos d to have emexact motel of 1 made, to stand during the ceremories. Corbin, ¥ ho will-be arsi=tant = at the celebration, was in conference HEME Of The commission re ing, @ member of ths Yorktown com is+ xpected to arrive in tue city to-morrow. ——_—_ THE TALK Apour Vruatnra.—virginia read- Justers and republican coalitionists who have an abiding place In Washington profess to feel very much gratified at the SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT IT—RESULT OF THE OBSERVATIONS AT THE OBSERVATORY. ‘The comet still holds the attention of tho star gazers. The scientists at the Raval obser- vatory are improving the opportunity aff rdei by cloudless nights to study the celestial ps It wil require a series of observa- Gens before the elements of the comet's ordit can be accurately stated. Meanwhile such computations as have been made are based upon the ssme data as that upon which Mr. Upton identified it with the com t of 1807. Mr. Upton said that the perihelion passsage would occur about July 1st. On account of the posst- ble errorain the data on which he worked, rowever, he says that he may be ten days out of the way. Upon the same data, it ha3 baen figured at the observatory that, the head or pucleus ig about 700 miles in diameter, the hszy envelope srouad the head about 249,000 in oiameter, ard THE TAIL ABOUT 5,000,000 MILES LONG. Prof. Harkness has made a model showing the relative positions of the earth, the comet, and the eun, and the orbits of the earth and thecomet. The question ts frequently asked why it 1s that the comet ts said to be going Dorth, and at the same time approaching the sun. By “going north” the astronomers mean the direction of the line of vision from the earth, without any reference to any actual mo- tion. The orbit of the comet, which is now approaching its peribelion. passes within the orbit of the earth. About June 20th the comet and the earth came nearest together, the comet then being ten millions of miles away towards the sun. About that time 1t began to be vist- ble to ple northof the equator. It is now ly estimated to be 30,000,000 miles away from the earth. After passiog the perihelion it will go south, or recede from the north pole, ‘but it will probably remain visibie until it van- Jehes In the distance. It cannot be deflaitely Stated now how long it will be before it reaches the vanishing point. WHAT PROF, HARKNESS SAYS. “It 1s not improbable that we passed through the tail of the comet about the 20th of June,” sald Prot. Harkness to a SraR reporter to-day. “Ag the comet nears the sun.” he continued, “as a matter of fact. it gets brighter, but thi3 {3 probably balanced by the increasing distance yom the earth, £0 there 1s apparently litre change.” ‘Have there been any observations taken with the spectroscope?” inquired Teporier, “Yes. I was at work with the spectroscope last night. The main result is a bright continuous,spectrum with two diffuse or ill-defined bands. It is probably the ordinary comet spectram, except Uhat thé continuous spectrum is brighter than ucual, So far we have learned nothing new trom this comet.” ‘THERE ARE NOW Fivs VaCancigs in the re- tired lst of the army. Two of them willbe filled In a short time by the retirement of Col. Pinkney Lugenbeel, of the 5th infantry, a2d Col F. T, Dent, of the ist artiliery. ATTORNEY GENERAL MacVgaGH will arrive here to-night on the 10 o’clock train from Phil- adelphia, THE PRESIDENT has decided not to leave for Williams’ college until next Saturday. Before he returns he will visit St. Albans, Vt., as the guest of Governor Farnham. There he wlil make an address to the people and hold a re- cepuion. SURGEON AT FREEDMEN’S HosrrTaL.—It fs uo- derstood that Dr. Palmer will, ta a day or two, tender his resignation as surgeon in charge of the Freedmen’s Hospital The colored penis of the District have been pressing the claims of Dr. Augusta and Dr. Purvis, and it is probaoly that one of these gentlemen will be appointed. AnMy ORDERS.—Firat Lieut. &. H. Gilman, 13th infantry, is relieved from duty in the sig- bal service and will join his company; ist Lieat. M. F. Jamar, 13th infantry, ts relieved from duty at the Louisiana Siate Universtty and Mechanical and Agricultural College, Baton Rouge, La., to take effect July 1, issi, and will Join iis company. AMONG THE Passipsnt’s CaLLers To Day were Governor Foster, General Swaim, S2ere- tary Blaine, Representatives Keifer, Hobbs and Dezendort. The Yorktown Centennial Com-n! Sion called in a body to pay their = There were not many peopte at the White House to-day. Senator Beck, Admniral Amaisa. P.M. G, James, Secretary Hunt, and Coliec:or Proud cf Baltimore, called on the Presiden: this afternoon. SECRETARY BLarng sald last night he had ro’ made up his mind whether he thould go to Maine this week or not. He is in excellent health and weighs 190 pounds, AMONG THE NaMEs mentioned fora District Commissionership 1s that of ex-Senator Cragin, of New Hamshire. The impression now 1s, however, that the President does not contem late making aby immediate changes in the Natrict goverment. CoL1EcTOR RopgRTsoN's CoMMissIoN.—The President to-day signed the commission of State Senator Robertson to be collector at New York. He will enter on his duties the 1st of Lext month, APPOINTED.—The President to-day appointed D.T. Davis collector of customs at Bangor, Maize, vice Smith suapended. A BALTIMORE DELEGATION was at the White Hovse this afternoon in the interest of Col. £. A. Webster as collector of the port there and Capt. Robert Cathcart as naval officer. The delegation consisted of Philip Dawson aod Philip and William Buehler. The train taat brought them here went off the track with them near Bladensburg, and delayed them several hours, TRANGFER OF CARPET CuNTRACT AT THE TREAS- URY.—A committee of the Treasury officers a few days ago awarded the carpet contract to W. B. Moses andjc. W. Hays, of this city. S2c- Tetary Windom did not approve that award. He, on the other hand, decided to accept the prepcsal of J. H. Pray & Co, of Boston, to fur- nish the best full five frame body Brussels dur- ing the next fiscal year at $1 22 per yard. Pre- vious to makisg the decision allthe samoles submitted by bidders were sent to New York tor expert examination by persons familtar with the: manufacture of ets. All labels and other marks which would in any way tadi- cate the manufacturer's name were removed with a view to securing an impartial opioton as to the merits of the eeveral carpets. After an. exhaustive examination, during which parts of the samples were taken apart, the committee unanin ously selected the sample submitted by Pray & Co. The contract is to furnish 15000 yards, more or less. The carpeting is for the different pubic buildings under the Treasury. A. T. Stewart & Co. have been awarded the contract for furnishing carpet trimming. PgrsonaL.—Senator Shermah has just been made an LL.D. by Kenyon College.—Inspec- tor General Sackett is in New York.—Ex- Representative J. Allen Barber died at his home in Lancaster, Wis., yesterday, after a Week's illness. His estate is valued at COC, Nelite, May and Mabel Gil- Millan, daughfers of the U. S. Treasurer, leave the city this afternoon for Connecticut, ‘where they will spend the remainder of the summer. -—— Ex Speaker Randall was orator and George f Di ines Coll at Ca fs esterday. = of Diel q ari Director of the Mint Burchard went to Phila- .——Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. A. Williamson and Mrs. M. J. Shriver, of Washington, are at Newport. 1s announced ee un hoped 1 F atreet, wasa for Earo by tne Canard, steamer P lat ator Edmunds finds salmon fishing ‘pening Star. D. C.. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1881 Telegrams to The Star. THE ALBANY DEADLOCK. Who Holds the Key— Schemes and Counter Schemes—Mr. Conkling will Stick—The Indicted States- men. [8pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.} ALBany, N.Y., June 29.—The senatorial situ ation remains unchanged. No person nora com- ination of persons has yet come forward with & key to unlock the deadlock. Judge Robertson ®ays that there are two persons who have akey that fits the lock. and can turn the bolt if they will, They are Vice President Arthur, who can do it by cutting loose from Conkling and throwing all his influence for Mr. Crowley for Senator; or Governor Cornell, by getting up for himself, announc.ng that he is a candidate, and going to work. According to Mr. Robertson's admisston, no other parties have a key that fits orcan unlock the deadlock. Neither of these 2 ie to even loan their key to the hait- Other prominent les declare that they don’t believe that either Arthur or Cornell can unlock it now; that Mr. Conkling holds it too ‘Ughbt for them to accomplish it. The move to work up a combination tor Crowley and Depew and for Wadsworth and Cornell have both been apparently abandoned as uselesa, The contro versy is now over holding a caucus. The haif- breed conference was agitated over the ques- ton, while the talk about the hotel corridors all turns on that point. The half-preed leaders are insisting that there shall be no caucus, and thee other side accusing them of disturbing the party. Ex-Superintendent Smyth last night made a roposition to the half-breeds to compromise y electing Conkling and Depew. The halr- breeds would not consider it, and it is under- Stood that Mr. Conkling will not assent to that arrangement. All the reports sent from here that Mr. Conkling is thinking about with- drawing are pure fiction. Senator Sessions 1s the only one of the in- Gicted parties who has so far been arraigned under the indictments. Barber, Phelps and Edwards will be arraigned this afternoon. {By Associated Press.) Not Much Prospect of a Compromise. ALbany, N. Y., June 29 —The administration supporters are still firm in rejecting the propo- sition of the stalwarts to elect Conkilng and Depew for the short and long terms, respective- iy. They say they would prefer to accapt Platr. At the same time they see no way out of the dead-lock, owing to the firmness of Conkling’s eis who evince no dispoaltion to leave im. ‘The Balloting To-day in Detail. ALBANY, N. Y¥., June 29.—The vote to fill the short term vacancy was as follows: Senate vote—For Potter, 7; Conkling, 8; Wheeler, 6; Uor- nell, 1; Lapham, 4; Folger, 1; Hoskins, 1: Roze: 1. Assembly vote—For Potter, 45; Conkilug, 2 Wheeler. 33; Cornell, 2; Lapham, 14; Crowley, 1. Combined vote—For Potter, 52; C 32; Wheeler, 41; Cornell, 3: Lapham, 18; Folger, 1; Hoskins, 1; Rogere, 1; Crowley, 1. No choice. Rising to Explain. When the name of Senator Forster was called be said that as his vote here had been calicd into question in the senate by the senator from the 20th district, he deemed it proper to make an explanation of bis voting. He had been actuated by but one consideration, and that Was toelect two senators in the place of the two Senators who had resigned. So far as he could learn the views of his constituency, he believed that they did not desire the return of the two resigning senators. With that view he had first voted for candidates known as halt-bree1>, apd subsequently for a half-breed and a stal- Wart, and then fortwo stalwarts. This week he had determined to vote for two stalwarts, and if no election was secured be would then vote for an adjournment. He then explained his vote for Lieutenant Governor Whore course in public life he eulogized, and concluded by voting for Mr. Hoskins. Mr. McCarthy, when his name was cal'‘ed, sald that he had simply alluded to the gentle- man’s voting for Lieutenant Governor Hoskius when it was known that he was patred with Senator Astorzaltough the senator (Mr. rater) had sald he was not patred vo Voi va Liedien ant Governor Hoskixs. The vote to fill the long term vacancy was as follows; Senate—Depew, 13; Keraoan, 7; Cornell, 2; Wheeter, 1: Crowley, 1. Assemo Depew, 37; Kernan, Platt, 21; Cornell, Crowley, Lapham,1. you—Depew, 50; Kernan, 52; Platt, 25: Corneil, 9; Wheeler, 1; Crowley, 7; Tremain, 1; Lapham, 1. No chcice, Mr. Sharpe offered a resolution that when Voting hereafter,on asking to be excused, mem- bers of the senate have unlimited time for cx- Planation, and members of the house be Iratr-a to two minuteseach. He sald the only odject. he bad in view was establish a rule. Heasked that the resolution leon the table till to-mor- Tow, which wa3 agreed to. Mr. Sharpa then moved an adjournment. Carried—ayes, Si; noes, 66, Supposed Suicide of a Woman. PovGukgeErsig, N. Y., June 29.—The body of & Leatly dreseed woman, supposed to be Nelly Rhodes, of No. 125 east 1ith atreet, New York, Wes found this morning in the river two miles north of here. Inher pocket were a Newburg barge ticket, a Newburg ferry ticket, nine cents in money ard one or two pawn Uckets. She ts supposed to have committed sulcid; from the Mary Powell on the night of the 22d instant. An inquest will be held on July 11th. Strikers Geing to Work. New York, June 29.—Aimoat all blacksmiths who are in the employ of the Roach and Mor- g8n iron works bave returnod to work. ‘Those who have refused to accept the overtures sent to them are determined to remain out, These me?, it 1s sald, have not been employed In tue establishment for sometime before the strike. A Fatal Fall. JERSEY City, June 29—Mrs, Emma Schoen, residing at No. 57 Manhattan avenue, fell out of the third story window of her residence last Saturday afternoon, and received internal 1o- juries from the effects of which she dled this morning. Destructive noranas in New Hamp- si! FRANKLIN, N.H., June 29.—A destructive tor- nado struck this village about four o’clock yes- terday afternoon, attended with a tempest of Tain and hail, and almost incessant thunder and lightning. Hailston many more than an inch in diameter, fell in great num- bers, and spread ruin everywhere. Half the houses in the place had their windows shat- tered, multitudes of chimneys were swept down, trees uprooted, and gardens everywhere Tulned. The damage seems to have been mainly confined to this village and the valley fora mile or two each side. 6 path of the tor- Dado was not more than two miles wide. Mapy buildings were badly dam: , among them the Methodist church of West Franklin by the flood of rain and hail, which poured into them tbrough the shat windows, The Catholic was moved six inches on its founia- A Lamplighter Fatal: y Burned. Suussy City, N. J., June 29,—Tnis moruing, as He Meyer, a lamplighter in the emptor ot George Makey, ‘who has the contract of ting and lighting the street lamps of this city, gid in With all one of the Iighted TEXAS TRAGEDIE! ete tone. IN, Sees = i Pag avo io e following specials: le Pass, Texas, June 2—Dick Wood, of Pendincia, well Known through western Texas, was brought in last Week by rangers charged with doubtful cattle transactions. Hegave ball and returned home, and on the 26th was again arrested by the sheriff of Demmitt county on a similar, charg. He was taken from the sheriff by vigilantes, who shot him dead. ys Fatal ‘tabbed. FRANKLIN, TBX., June 25 —In a difficulty to- da) bttween Richard Shorty aud H. H. Wessel, growing out of Shorty having thrown syones at Wessel's little son, Wessel was fatally stabbed in the breast by Shorty, who escaped. A Boy Convicted of Murder. Foveron, Trx . June 23.—In the criminal ais- trict, court, Mark Adams, colore4, was found guilty of the murder of Jake Brown, a's) col- ored, on the 2'st of March, at Green’s Bayou. Owlg to the fact that Adams ts only 16 years: old, the jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree, and sentenced him to the Penltentlary for 17 years. - Stee ts Incendiary Fire. * GALVESTON, TEX., June 29.—A special dls- pate. from Weatherford, Tex., to the Nets says: A large mill and gin, the property of Verdy & Carter, were burned on Saturday. Loss, $10,000, There Is no Insurance. It 18 ‘Supposed the fire was of incendiary origin. Severe Storm in Iowa. BURLINGTON, Iowa, June 29.—A severe storm prevailed here for several hours early yester- cay morning, doing additional damage to the growing crops. Corn in many places in south- east Iowa and western Tiltnois ts in bad con- dition, and in some localities on low flat lands amost a total failure. ‘The lightning set fire to Dunkmouth’s large barn, one of the finest in the country, in the suburbs. Loss $5,000, Fatal Railroad Accident. BurFa.o, N. Y., June 29—The recent heavy rains caused a slide in the road bed of the Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia ratiroad at, or near, Protection, about thirty miles from this city, eanly yesterday morninj A working trap, instantly killing Chester Bates, probably fataily injurii Frederick Sizer, Injuring Wm. Tuff and demolishing a railroad train consisting of 27 cars of coal. The road bea for a long distance 1s in a very bad condition and the bed being largely com- posed of gravel and sand the work of repairs Was 8 dificult one. Tae damage is estimated at over $5,000, —————— A Blacknreler Arrested. CHICAGO, June 29.—Theodore Lange. a young German, whosome time since was a reporter on the Staats Zeitung, was yesterday afternoon arrested -on a charge of ae? to blackmail Mrs. Sophia Schmidt. On May 26th Mrs, Schmidt's husband died, leaving various insur- aLce policies on bis life amounting to $15,000. A few days ago Mrs. Schmidt received a letter signed E. Laweon, telling her that the writer Was In poseeesion of evidence of a conspiracy which tbrough her husband’s death was to secure the i: surance on his life and appointing a meeting to arrange for Its suppression, Mrs. Schmidt consulted her lawyer, and in his com- paDy went to keep the appointment. Her cor- respondent was not to be caught, but advised ker by letter thatshe must meet bim alone. Several appointments were made, but not kept until yesterday, by E. Lawson's direction. She met her correspondent in the Vienna bakery. He addressed her by a concerted signal aud Said he was the man who had written the let- ters. On some excuse she asked him to accozn- aby her home, and immediately on stepping ito the street be was arrested, and gave his name as Thecdore Lange, and not &. Lawson, ag the letters were signed. Death of General Canales, GaLvxsTon, TEx., June 29 —Private {otelll- eo has been received here of the death of seneral Canales, of the Mexican army. ———— Fire Near Baltimore. BaLTivorg, June 29.—A fire in the stable of Adler & Mulhausen, brewers, west of the city, this aor) destroyed the building tn which 1t originated. together with four horses and Wagons, and the dwelling and slaughter-house of Adam Apple adjoining. The damage ts e3'l- Se at $12,000, covered by insurance in local Offices, The Alliance Leaves St. Johns. Sr. Jonxs, N.F., June 29 —The U.S.S, Alliance sailed at balf-past seven this morning, and commenced her voyage under favorable aus ices, the weather being fine. She proceeds to celabd direct, thence to Spitzbergen. Atter coaling at the latter place she will commence the search for the missing Jeannette. Wall Street To-day. NEw York, June 29.—The Post’s financiat article (1:40 p. m. edition) says:—The Stock Ex- change markets have been dull, tre extreme heat tending to check operations, Govern- ment bonds have been firm under a slightly improved demand. Railroad bonds were in the Mein higher, the only noteworthy exceptions having been the Peorla, Decatur and Evans- ville issues, Which declined 1 to 3 per cent. State bonds were weak for Arkansas 6's and otherwise dull and steady. The share spscula- Uon Was irreguiar in the early dealings, when the general list declined 4yal per cent and New York and Metropolitan Elevated fell off 1:23 per Centon reports that a reduction in the Gividends on these shares is contemplated. Nashville and Chattanooga and American Dis- trict Telegraph were also continuously weak. At the first call a firmer feeling set in and prices advanced % to 13; per cent from the lowest point. The rise was ted by Michigan Cestral and the Southwestern ehares, and was due chiefly to purchases to cover short contracts. Since noon a part of this improvement has been lost. Money con- Unues easy at 30334 per cent On stocks. Time Joans are quoted at 2 to 4 and prime mercantiie paper at 3 to 41; per cent. The foreign ex- a have been dull and rather heavy in ne. The Markets. BALTIMORE, June 29.—Virginia six 8656; do. second ‘series, 42; do. part due coupous, Rew ten-forties, 57%: North Caroli-a oe eee 00 ay IBALT. aiet—mid- June 29.—Gotton dling, 107411 firm, with fair Tost trade demand—Howard street aud western si z 4.25; do. extra, 4 5Ua5. do. famil; | city milis super, 3.50a4 50; do. extra, 4.75a5.25 do. family, 6.76a7.0U; do. Rio brands, 6.60a6 62: PECO ly, 7.25. Wheat, southera higher for Dew and old steady; western about si clawing 1wll—southern: 2.10a1.40 new, 1.20ai.26 old; amber, 1.2881 30; No. 2 westarn winter fing, 1 253482 al. '. Money, a long, 48336; thors a85H4-edoe. ern ments quiet and firm. - EW YORK. June 29.—Flour quiet and stesdy. ‘Wheat 4434 cent better. Corn fairly active. pol 1230 p. Dodge, of 539 street, by special wire:— Western Union, 88%; do. new Stock. —: New Senta eax Noe. Sia Wai 45565 ; dO. seconds, 103%; Delaware, wwanne and Western, 124; | New 40034; Delaware and Hadson, 103%" ‘Borthwestern. { TWO CENTS. | FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ‘The Monetary ¢ lerence. Viena, June 29.—The Austrian delegates to ibe monetsry conference. which will resume 1's sittings in Paris to-morrow, have been in- structed to maintain a friendly attitude In re- gard to bi-metallism, without departing from the reserve they have hitherto displayed. Tae Austrian and Hungarian governments will agree upon a Geclaration ts favor of bi-metal- lm shortly before the departure of Delegate Begedus for Paris. Herr Hegedus awaits the first sitling of the conference before leaving. | Turf Trouble. Loxpon, Jure 29.—The stewards of the jockey | club have called upon Mr. Geo. Low, the own r of the bay colt Barcaldine, who was scra’chc im the race for the Northumberland cup, fo an immediate explanation of his telegram Sir John Astley, li which he requests Str | yobn Astley to “reply to mutual advant ge | whether be cculd manage to send him 1,000 net | to start or Dim 1,200 to 1,000 to win.” It 1s stated that a rule for a new trial will shortly be moved for in the “Bend Or” libel case, on | the ground that the damages awarded ' the plaintiff are exces-ive and also on other points Bulgarian Election Troubier, } Lowpon, June 29.—A dispatch from Vienna to Reuter’s Telegram Company says: It ts semt- cfficially reported that some members of the party which oppose Prince Alexander In Nico- polis and Rossova forcibly prevented Muvsul- man electors from voting, thereby causing rots, and that Gen Euroth, "the Bulgarian pre- miler has placed the two towns in a state of aeige. France and Italy. Lowpon, June 29.—The Tir. fpondent ssys: Everybody, from the quiet bankers to the kot-headed politicians, endorses ‘the opinion expressed in an article in the Zi- berta, which declares that France is anxious to retrieve the shame of her defeat in 1870, and cor- vinced that she is Lot sufficiently strong to measure herself against Germany, seeks in every Way a pretext for picking a quarrel with Italy, The Liverta advises patience and fore- Sight, and says it must be for Italy to choose ab occasion of gcirg to war with 108, and Dot leave the latter to force on a war When she finds It most conventent. Hussia and the Monetary Confer: ence. Loxpon, June 29.—The report submitted to his government by M. Thocruer, une itusslan delegate to the international monetary confer. €Lce, £ay8 that Russta should prepare for the resumption of specie payments by permitting the circulation of st:ver and gold at a premium, aid that when resumption becomes possible silver should be the standurd, gold being per- mitted to circulate at a premium correspond. ing with its market price in silver. This pre- mium shouid be fixed from time to time by the government, and not follow the minor course Cf fluctuations, Relief of Quebec Sufferers. Loxpow, June 29.—The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph Bays that M. Gambetta abd M. Leon Say have accepted honorary pres- idercies of the committee for the relief of the sufferers by the recent fire at Quebce, Canada. A Great Earth Slip. A dispatch from Geneva to the Times says :-— A great earth slip is in progress near Sigris. weil. In the canton of Berne, Switzerland, above the Lake of Thun _A stretch of land on whics are meadows and houses Js — sipping down toward the lake. ‘hirteen hundred sheep, with thelr shepherds, have been over- wheimed by an avalanche near Hrigels, in tie centen of Grisons, A Corrupt J. P. Basyioy, L. 4., June 29.—An indignation meeting was held at Breslau last evening to cevise means for the removal from office of Cbas. Wagner, a justice of the Charges of malfeasance were made, and a petition pray- ing for his removal was signed by the majority of the voters of the place. action th the matter has already been commenced. A Railread Changes fts Name, GaLVEsTON, TEXAS, July 29.—The Nerrs’ Aus- un res Saye: By an amendment to the char- ter, filed at tbe office of the secretary of state yesterday, the Texas and Mexican rallway changes its name to San Diego and Northeast. ern, Gwitg to the conclusion arrived at to abandon the Mexican project. LOCAL NEWs. Damage by the Storm. Further damage by the storm of Monday night has been reported as follows:—The sewer corner 17th street and Pennsylvanta avenue is broken or Clogged up. In South Washington sixty-six trees and tree boxes are ted as bieken down or otherwise damaged by the storm. A house was badly shattered by light- ning corner 3d and B streets northeast, and the foot bridge, corner 12th street and Pennsylva- Bia avenue southeast, is gone. Theside of the frame house corner of 2d street and Virgivla avenue southeast, was knocked out by ia nipg and an old gentleman named Nagle and two of his children were injured by the shock. A large stable in the alley between 12th and 13th and N and O 180 the residence of Mr. Chas. Ebert, on Massachu- setts avenue, Rear 20th street, and the resi- dence of Mr. Lamont, on Sherman street. A cupola on the unfinished residence of Mr. Otis = near the P street circle, was dem 1o1- It has been ascertained that aside from the larger buildings damaged by the storm, not less 200 houses. were unroofed or partially 80 In this city, and about 1.500 trees and boxes blown down or mutilated by the storm. The loss is variously estimated from $100,000 to $250,000. THE GRAND JURY ASKED TO INDICT THE METRO POLITAN CHURCH SPIRR. Mr. C. Churchman, foreman of the grand jury to-day forwarded to the District Commis- sioners 8 communicalion from C. Ingle, request- ing the grand jury to present as a nulsance the spire of the Metropolitan Methodist church edifice, situated at the southwest corner of tue intersection of C street north and 4% street west, In this city. The spire was sprung by the late storm and bas settied ap; ably out of plumbsince daybreak today. He adda that restoration is not to be thought of; that has been well tried already. Mr. Ingle states that @ tin roof and other heavy missiles from houses on the north side of C street and from the City Hall struck against this steeple during the storm, thus rendering it weak and very daa- gercus tn times of heavy wind. ———__. The Schuetzenfest. CORONATION OF THE SHOOTING KING. The festivities attending the coronation of the Schuetzen King took place last evening at the Schuetzen Park. Mr. Peter Dill, who was king in 1868, won the crowr again, having made ceca of a'posstole ie Mr dW. ADBEE the ferwards the king's banquet was held in the rard hall. Toasts were led to by Gen. herman, bythe new king, Wolf, Chas, Ebel, Mr. Eimer, nm and Messrs. Barrett in The Building Boom. Rev. R. R. Shippen, pastor of the Unitarian (All Souls) church, has commenced the erection of @ commodious dwelling for — at the corner of 13th and Riggs streets sg aod city. It 5 Dy 854 feck plan earce-seriea and basement pressed. front, steep mansard roof, ng window. igementa ns District Govermment Affairs. The Commissioners issued an order this afternocn, that from and after the ist proximo the Major of Police will take charge of the Oo- Jun bla bulldtngs, and will detatl such omicars from the Police force as by reason of disability, arhing {rom age Or exposure in The service, ate bot Nt for the more active duties tn all kinds of Feather. as watchment at sald bulldiegs, In Neu of those whose time of service will expire op the goth Instant, ‘The parking commission are making wonder- fol progress in righting up the trees, and ft ts thought that pot more than twenty per cent of those prostrate will De lost. New tree-boxes are Dilng piaced where found necessary and Old ones ere being tinkered up. In reply toa note to the District Com- missiovers from Mr. J. Ladyard Hodge, asking in behalf of the Mutual Union Telegraph Cam- pany permission to run a wire on the poles or the fire alarm or police Ines from the oMfor, 1420 New York avenue, to Lexis Jobnson « Co.'s oor and also to an Street and Louistana avenue, they state that they decitwe to com, With the request. ~ A petition bas been received by the Commis- sioners from citizens In the coun'y, asking that Dr Daring be aprointed as paysiclan tothe Foor 1 place of Dr. Stone. Also a petition from other residents and citizens ssking that Dr. Stone be continued as physiclan to the poor lo the county. Yesterday Mr, W.O. Roome issued tax lien certificates for M street south from 4% street Mest to 4th street east; 17th stre-t west trom M to Streets north, and D north from 4th to 15:h streets cast, ‘The Commissioners have issued an order chat “herea‘ter bo leave of absence wll be granted Clerks in Unts department for a longer period | than ten Gays. except in Cases of sickuess or otber urgent circumstances. Yesterday Health Oficer Townshend, by let- ter, requested Major Brock to cause assistance to ‘ve rendered him by the police force in revebuing garbage and offais being removed in open vehicles by couvtrymen aud dairymen. He states that this practice interferes with the reguler service, and ts also a nuisance, RESIGNATION OF A SCHOOL TRCSTRE. Dr. Arthur Christie, school trustee trom the | 6th division (county), sent bis resignation to the Commissioners to-day. This will make seven vacancies to fill In this board on the lat of July, Vacancies by limitation ta other di- visions are as follows: Benjamin Lovejoy, ist: T. A. Lambert, 24; D. W. Middleton, jr’, 34: Charles M. Matihews, 4th; Alexander Fairley, StL; and B. Nourse, 6th division, THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL RCILDINGS. The Commissioners have addressed a note to Mr. Edw. J. Clark, architect of the Capitol, to- forming him of the purchase of schoo! sites— Ove at the intersection of Massachusetts ave- nue. ist abd G streets northwe 81d DOT LWest Corner of square 5 SIreets northwest, for $25,000, leaving $71,000 of the appropriation for the erec'toa of School Dutidings. They request that he will tarnish 88 SLON 28 practicable plans and foations for (bem to be submitted fo the board of school trusters for their approval, as required by the act of Congress, THE CONTRACT FOR RBPARS BITUMINOUS: PAVEMENTS. The Commissioners have ordered that asthe firm of A. Gleaton « Co., the lowe=t bidders for the work of making minor repairs to bitu- minous pavements for the next fscal year, ave not complied with the conditions of thé instructions to bidders, which require that Did. ders shall have been for & reasonubie tlie reg— ularly epgaged in laying the pavement proposed to be put down, &c., the contract 13 hereby awardcd to H. L. Cranford, the next bidder. TELEGRAPH WIRES AND THE TRERS. Mr. Leonard Whitney, manager of tae West em Union Telegraph Company, has beea In- formed by the District Commissioners, to a sequest from him that the trees med in plaves where they Interfe: telegraph wires, that the parklog commission Teports'*(hat the trees on the streets mentioned in the request are mainly trees which have been planted within four and ‘ve years, and that 1t would be barbarous to hea them down for indennitely bung telegraph wires. A com- pete stop should be put to thts at once—now Is just ws gocd as apy other time. Lei the wires be insulated, witch has been and cao again be done. “To this complexion must it come at last.’ ‘The parking commission protest against ‘Ubls Constant cry of telegraph owners.” or A Rogus Insurance Company. REPORT OF THE RECEIVER OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Mr. W. K. Dubamel, the recetver In charge Of the affairs of the National Cap'ral Insarance company, has submitted to the Equity Court a Teport of Ube affairs of the compauy, which gives A Most interesting account of the taanner in which @ wild-cat ipsurance company was orgabized andrun. In 1575, according to the Teport, Mr. Benj. Noyes, tnen_presideut of the American National Life and Trust company, of Connecticut, purchased for $4.00 the charter Of the National Capital Insurance company, Whose affairs were wound up a year before, ‘The treasurer of the new concern, H. D. Wal- ker, Was authorized to testify that ‘the capital Stock of the company had been fully paid into the amount of $150,000, Securities were shown. to substantiate this statement, Dut subse- quently it appeared that not one’ of these se- curitles belonged to the company, but ha@ been loaned to them for exhibition.’ The new Concern, With Noyes at its bead, entered into an ent with the American National Life and Trust company, by which the new concern, In consideration of ‘the transfer to it Of all the assets of the Connecticut com! company, was made for the pi alleged, urpose of escaping the supervi- sich of the Connecticut Insuraues commission ere, apd tbe Habilittes that threatened the stockholders in that state. The receiver thet he bas been unable to nd out how many i ‘horace were paid out, bat the any — at there were many, It is asserted the holders were *‘frozen out” by a form of re issu@ policy, copyrighted by Noyes, and calculated to exuap the upwary; that the assets of the com- Fany, began at once to dwindle, and that the $150,060 of Capttal stock ‘ated in the first year of the life of the new com! ; Upon Noyes’ Conviction and imprisonment in New Jersey tor alleged ipeurance frauds, Mr. H. H. Finley suc- 1s Lo jist Of stockholders; such 8 a8 incl dentally appear to be stockholders do not bear ‘the reputation of Deing DS of- substance, ‘The persons engaged in the fraudulent exhivi- Uon Of the $150,000 capital stock In 1ST5 are all Without this jurisdition, and they are secured by the statute of limitations from criminal ecution. Such steps should be taken, the re- ceiver suggests, a8 will eMectually put an end fo the National Capital Company, and prevent the possibility of any future purchase of its * charter” by epeculators or worse. He recom- merds, also, that proper steps be taken tor closipg up sults now pending in whicad the Cempany Bppears a8 a party. Affairs in Alexandria. (Reported for The Star.) Firk THis MORNING —The Dowell butlding, on King street, between Lee and Water, waere the terribly fatal fice of 1555 occurred, was the Scene Of another conflagration this morning. Ivis pow occupied as a Junk warehouse, by Henry Baader, and about 4 o'clock this m»-aing lames were discovered issuing from its rear into Fayette alley. The 24 ward slaru waa struck on the , and the fire 0 went prompu! in an hous Ice Ciry COUNCIL MERTING.—The city council held its closir; meeting last night—madean order to impr. ve Princess street, near Patrick; recommitted ¢ Dill for ‘Whe sale of fresh fish — = papa d : eee a new form, bi hanged stance; ceived and read an address from the mi his ad- Mir is'ration, praises all ihe offictats and makes 8 Dumber of valuable fi en ot Fecal year apd paid $5, out the treasurer The l! | i i f ‘ i i , H a fs Lt