Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1882, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 1lth 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. gent ieF month By walt peetace prepal $6: tix montis, $3. Post Office at Washington, D. C., as ran— published on Friday—$2 8 rear, ‘Bix months, $1; 10 copies fo hscriytions must be paid in advance; taan § Che 328 | * 59—N® 9,009. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1882. AMUSEMENTS _ NATIONAL THEATER. 7 @MR. MAPLESON Fras the honor t> sunoance a SEASON OF GRAND ITALIAN OPERA BY HER MAJESTY'S OPERA COMPANY, ly. For Thiee Nights ( Commencing MONDAY, F sion Will be performed CARM on which ocea- ir, Signor Arditi- TUESDAY EVENING, d’uvre, AIDA. and Aida, Mi firet apresrance.) GRAND FAREWELL PERFORMANCE, x NING, Mi jznor N mnie Han! Seale of Prices—O cheetra Drees Circle, (iret 3 row! Drees Ci Tow! ;, Family Cire 7 amined Fine sale of seats wil coniuuence on rhrirsday. 10 February 23, at Metzersis Mucie Store, 9251 Vauia avenue, and continue. tf ors. TWO NIGH ROME. To- HT AND WE INESDAY MATINEE. ‘The Gifted and Reslistie Artiste. MISS JEFFREYS LEWIS, Inher Great Character of ANTONIA, surpascing her former efforts of EICKA, in Diplomacy, STEPHA: Not, In A. C. Gunter’s Success, TWO NIGHTS IN ROME. E, in Forget-Me- EXTRA LADIES’ AA PINEE WEDNESDAY. On M DAY. February MASTODON MI TRELS. Everything Entirely New and Bright N ATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wednesday end Soturday Matinees, KIRALFY BROTHERS Grand revivalof the Gem of all Spectacular Produe- tions, the BLACK CROOK, Produced on a scale of Unsurpassed Splendor. as Scenery, Magnificent Costimes, ATMOR TWO GRAND BALLETS, * Led by the Worki’s luta, Mle Dx ROSA, aud the Charming Pre- wiere Danseune, Mlle. BAZZANO, Bupported by Kiralty’s Famous Troupe of Coryphees and European Specialties, ‘The Martin Family, Ronaldo Brothers, &c. Monday, February 27th, (three nichts)—M: Grand Ope tf Thursday. March 2, (three nichts)—Tawrence Barrett Dramatic Company. 20 YAPITAL THEATER. - _JAKE BUDD, Manager. MONDAY, February 20, Nightly, Matinees Wednes- goy and Saturday. First app RSE-SHOE oMBIN. (ON. 30 Specialty Art- Present Seasol YOCAL AND T d STAL CONCERT, the Mises Mary Johnstone, Agues Mc ew. die Lucas, Ada Moxon, May Summers, Madame | » auc Messrs. Hickeox, Kubel and Beall. ete, 50 cents, at Metzerott’ 18-21 ROFESSOR PHILIP LAWKE instructs in Elocuition, Oratory street, Washinaton, D.C. Ladies uiade perfect in all the roles performed by the accomplished ADELAIDE F my lamented ePret. Puiiar Lawn! teachers for the stege. ILSON. SPECIAL NOTICES x ECOMI abers of the CARROLL BRANCH Knights of America, (a Catholic insur- zation on the aseessment plan, ) are invited ¢ ¢ weet, TUESDAY EV. kK. FRAN! Institute, 924G G, Februsry 2st, N EUX, OF P.—SYRACUSIANS LODGE, NO. 1 EB nember requested to be preeent TO- (Tuesday, ) at 7 o'clock, at Castle streets. "In addition to routine tere in regard_to funeral of Bro. Wa. H. e cmeidered. Funeral from 214 10th «treet at 11 o'clock a_m. Members of to attend. By order of C. C. FRANK DARLEY NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY. |. Reap.—Course of Analytical aon MONDAY EVENING, 27th ‘Treasurer, 1101 ¥ A COTTAGE BY THE SEA FOR THE PRESIDENT.—A telegram from Long Branch, N. J., says: President Arthur has rented the largest cottage of John Hoey, on Cedar avenue, opposite the lodge of Hol- lywood Park, the country seat of Mr. Hoey. ‘The cottage is nearly completed. It will be furnished throughout in the most costly and comfortable nd will contain all of the modern im- .) Director of the, braary 28, Verdi's Chef IN A. MILBU: tof Colmnbia will comm ‘Missount Poismes Under th Washington matters, the Globe-Democrat of the 18th, thus speaks of the collectorship of the fourth internal revenue district of that state: “There seeins to be a general desire among the Missouri republicans, regardless of fac change in the collectorshi is thought this desire will be granted. Many re- publicans have written urgent letters in the inat- Lander Is the present Incumbent, at Mexico, 4d to have no politieal Influence or back- ur. Mr. D. A. Stewart, an applicant f deputy of the former col- Stands high with the department, Which Will be Satisfied with his appointment. Te 50 Said to be very cans of his state, and ’ It ts believed he wi Stewart fs also a per head, concerning of the Supreme Co RMED BATTALION x tickets in the prize pons must be returned in this district, and 1 ‘Tickets can be procured of the Secretary and mem- bers of the Committ for this office, was cit vith the republi- ly endorsed by get the office.” Mr. nal friend of Gen. Granvs. fem FU £-S" neve veut citizens of the Distt ve of the prvctical methods cf the Associate ly requested to sive orders f A Gentlemen's Under- RESIGNED.—Col. B. 0. boat inspector for the third district, has tendered his resignation, which has bee THE RETIREMENT OF SERGEON G It {s understood to be delayed in ssed making General porvising steam- REMOVAL.— CHARLES. W. Broker, has ren rect Lorthwest to 914 F street north- still hangs fire. order thata bill may be pa ! Barnes a major general in rank before he Is retired. causes a good deal Tt wou'd be an unprece- eee hn should be the ¢ cism in the arm ieee “_ | Ord, have received MOST OBSTINATE C. Caturrh and Hay Fever are cured by the ure of get a promotts General Burnes Whatever but that Med! Surgeon General Baxt: When Surgeon retired there is no doubt. veyor and Assistant Apply into nostzils with little finger. ENERAL BREWSTER went to Philadel- and will return to-morrow. Crostc CaTaren.—I have suffered for years from ix weeks aro 1 was induced to try { was instantaneous, and con- tinued nee has resulted in sn almost complete cure. 8. NE, Bookkeeper, Office N. Athens Steamboat Co. hronic Catarrh. Elys’ Cream Balm. SMALLPOX Sratistics.—The national board of health has received the following smallpox statis- | be || ties for the week ended February 1itu: Pittsfleld, ireatest Premiere Dansense Asso- We hear from meny who are using ELYS' CREAM BALM for Catarrh, Cold in Head, &c., of wonderful and offer it to cur customers as the Lest for its purposes in use. Drkemax & Mort, Druggists, Catekill, sorge M. Brayton, 15th Infantry,(recently promoted from captin, 8ta in- fantry), Wil report to the commanding general department of the Missourl for Station. Major Horace Jewett, 16th Infantry, will, upon the expiration of his pro: Selice, report in person to the commanding gene- 18 for assignment to a Leave for four months 1s granted Ist Licut. John L, Buliis, 24th infantry. PATCHING MUTILATED Corn. Mutilated coin fs not one-half as bad as it was a short time ago. It had become so bad that a large proportion of the cotn, espec! actual circulation was mutilated. past mutilated coins have been rapidly from circulation. of it Is now s leson | CREAM BALM COMPANY, ral department of Ts ‘S SAMU 930 7th strect northwest. New French and Scotch Gingham, just opened; best qualities at low prices. id Rhadames, extra good values. Packed ‘The nuisance of SAM'L 8. SHEDD, 409 Sin Street Nontawest. In current trade but ._ This is owing to the fact that the general refusal to receive the debased coinage led to its being redcemed by the government e holders of it mM any quu tity send the mutilated coin to the mint to De Te ate of one dollar for every ounce of course, lose on the transac- ‘¢ value of the coin is considere to dispose of it in any other they have to do the best they can with It Jobbing in all of the above Branches. FP-Estrvares FURsisHep For New Work. {8 “g=°, THE ANNUAL MFETING OF THE STOC ‘ARLINGTON FIRE INSUR- NY for the District of Columbia, for the Directors to serve for the ensuing year, | will be he'd at the office of the Compan: Vania avenue northwest, FRIDAY, February 24, 1 Polis open at Land clase at 3pm." FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Secretary. upon presentition, deemed at the of bullion. Th i. the unrivalled Actress: | Ro. 626) ON EXHIBITION xf AND BALE AT Btreet. MARKREITER'S, Ko. 626 F strect northwest, one door from 7th street, Choice Cl Puintings, Engravings, Chromon, etc. : also Taree snd Cheice Steck ot Pauper Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Rings, kriter’s, Terms Cash. Free Art Gallery. " ol? L4?!28! EUTRO-PILLENF, only Hair Solvent known. Perm . CLEOPATR. 3 bs SEPARATION eet, Philadelphia, fi . urer does not redeem mutilated c although every day a lance quantity of It 15 s always returned. be sent to the mint, where, in sums represent face Value of $3, itis redeemed as bullion at the for every ounce. been a little ruse resorted to by holders of inutilated coin, in order not to lose as much as they do by having it redeemed simply as Duilion. hey have gone to jewelers and had the pu filled in with gold or silver, as the be, and ata cost which would ihake a savin these coins could be Tnatter has been brou; ‘RES, The ec S31 15th street, Corcoran Building, The coin shot ell, Vance & Co., New York. es. Portable Gas Lights, &., &e. iS FRESH BOVIN! NEW ENGLAND VACCINE COMPANY. DAILY SUPPLIE! 531 15th street. yssed in that way. t to the attention of the Treasury department. It was reterred W the dt rot the mint for a decision. 4 soon as a coin 1s Mutilated it ceases 10 ‘cin, and is simply buillon; and no iy dissolves super- fluous hair, root and branch in five minutes, without Jain, disco!/ration or injur ECRET velons the Bust to PiSpertions of perfect nature. 1 2 wtarape for particulars. ‘The 1429 Pennsy!vania ALI 5 LE! UILDING SUPPLIES, 1421 New York avenue, near the Treasury Departinent, patching of it can ia LOCATION. D* T MISTAKE TRH DELICIOUS FLORIDA ORANGES. Received to-day direct from Florida. Only four days OM the tre. ‘The MOST PERFECT fruit of the kind Washington. Another lot to arrive exer offered i ‘ebruary 21st. ELPHONZO YOUN 504 9th street, between E and F, S, Opposite Critic Office. Pics Ke tt good. ‘There Bartlett, Hayward & Co,'s Architectural Iron Work. ja | an extensive business carried on by Je ‘« Paints and Colors, Leads, Oils, Plate, Window thave been mutliated. But ston no loophole ts lett for m coins. Even patching uo will not make current. They Will have to go out of circu- lation, and they are going out very rapidly. EX-CONGREssMAN William B. Maclay, of New York died yesterday at his resiuence there, aged He began his political career in a public man up to 1861 He was a men: “mending” coins by the director's de when he retired to private lite. of the Twenty-elebth, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth, ‘Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 342 D SrRexr, A SK FOR PALMER'S AMERICAN G 3ER ALE. SOLD BY DEALERS AT $1 PER DOZEN PRINCIPAL DEPOT: 4 2TH STREET, WEST WASHINGTON. SAML C. PALMER. SF Telephonic connection. jal9 HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, _ Opposite City Hall. SAYLES BROWK, Irie ie UO ES ? Hexister in Bankruptcy for to Collections, Asaign- and thosettlement’ of ice in Gunton Build- Tue G.A.R. AND TEx SUBJECT OF PENSIONS. —The membersof the sub-committee of the G.A.R., ap- pointed to devise some means of expediting the nsion claims and to the payment of false ones, are in the ci held a preliminary meeting at the Riggs House to-day. ‘There were present George Massuchusctts, commander-in-c! ner, of Pennsylvania, past commander-in-chiet; of New York, Azel Ames, fr. setts, medical director, and ington, past senior vice department Commissioner of Pensions Dudley w: them and gave his views upon the matter. The G.A.R. 1s very much fi the sub-cominittee wi ¢ (For the past 14 I KIVER 5 ents fore ened to ies of persons deceased. ywintan settlement of just SE GARNETT, ATTORNEY-AT- bian Law Building, H= WI Sthst., bet. Dand BE, W D. James Tann GEORGETOWN ADV’TS. HE MASQU: peor ds OF THE GOOD eat Forrest Hall, Georgetown, By order of the commafiece an JOHN F. WINKLE, Chairman. Paul Brodie, of Wash- rested In this subi: make a very thorough in- vestigation. The members of the committee will be here for several days and will consult with a ersons. ‘To-morrow they fore the committees on W EDDING SILVER. M. W. GALT, BRO. & CO., Buplay a choice assortment of STERLING SILVERWARE, Prepared especially for Wedding Gifts, embracing all $1 ee the newest patterns and styles of finish, and ranging in price from the most inexpen- tive article to table service of any value desired. n 1107 PENNSYLVANIA AVENTR. pensions at the Capitol, accompanied by Commis- stoner Dudley. S17 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, A NUMBER OF ARMY CHANGES were made to- day. Col. J. H. King, who sometime ago applied to be placed on the retired lst, was to-day put there. This promotes Major A. L. Hough to be Lieut. CoL and Capt, E. W. Smith to be major. By the retirement of Col. King, Lieut. Col. Vost, 16th infantry, 1s also promoted to be colonel of the 9th infantry. Sea ae gl A aes ETTE PEOPLE.—Secretary Hunt to-dayreceived a letter from Chargé Hoffman, at St Petersburg,in regard to theJeannette. The let- ter gives only imformation heretofore telegraphed and acknowledges the receipt of all telegratns sent bySecretary Hunt in regard to the Jeannette people, ‘were forwarded when necessary. Secretary's instructions were BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTH AND P STREETS, DUPONT CIRCLE. MANTELS, &e, Jobbing in all these lines. In REGARD TO THE JEAN: axe 2 8 8 Be RRA A 7Zzz CO RR SHAVES WITH VOLUPTUOUS EASE! Over 3,000 in use fn this: {Warranted for 10 years ! Sent post-paid forse and states that the} and that all the J CSEPH &. J. E. LIBBEY, LUMBER MERCHANTS. OFFICE No. 3018 WATER STREET, G D.C., Otter forsale S°rRSON™ CALIFORNIA RED WOOD, 1, 1%, 136 and 2 inches thick. Also Walnut, A»! hts, texether for tustdine purposes for salelow. 26-1 COMBINATION STROP, wo Strops, only 75 centa. O'MEARA’S BAZAR, 1347 Pennsylvania a “Ehe trade supplied gst RECEIVED! combines two Hones and | THe TREASURY ASsIs3ANT SECRETARYSHIP.—Mr. Jonn C. New, recently nominated tobe assistant secretary of the Treasury, 1s in the city, staying at house, He declines to say anything the assistant secretaryship, He leaves ‘ork to-night. ARMY APPOINTMENTS.—1 was to-day appointed major and paymaster in the United States army. Mr. Tucker {s » son-in-law of Senator Logan. First Lieut. F. H. Hathaway, 5th W. F. Tucker, of Til» and Cabinet Oak. Oak for wheel- ths general assortmentof Lumber ACARLOAD OF POTATOES >} 40 Bushele Crushed Coke. $3.30. © 25 Bushels Crurhed Coke. $2.25. 40 Bushels Ordinary Coke, $2.90. Ks: Bushels Ordinary Coke $2.00, For sale at office of the Washington Gas- E bight Company, or at G. W. CROPLEY'S Drug Store, West Washington. ni? GROWN IN SCOTLAND, SUPERIOR TO ANY RAISED IN THIS COUNTRY. GEO. E. KENNEDY & SON, (Sole Proprietors ‘* White Swan” Flour.) 1209 F STREET NORTHWEST. ENTIMEDER. Sure cure for Toothac! ‘anutee BARLES infantry, was to-day appointed captain and assist- ant quartermaster. PAYMASTER GENERAL ROCHESTER Will arrive in pt city to-night or to-morrow to assume his Prrsonat.—Assistant Postmaster General Elmer and Delegate Luna of New Mexico were registered in New York last night.—-Representative Randall has been elected president of the Commonwealth Local or Ki BUGAIe TOF Co JP ssCLlTION OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, The W. & G. FL piual consent of the sever: ‘ LEEICH, F. ruary 1, A. LT AWD GRAVEL ROoFrNo, FE Keohing Siaterial Charcoal Ccmcat, fe. ol ALKER'S. 206 10th street northwest. CARD.—I HAVE REDUCED THE PRICES | and Celis. GERMAN STREN e.a piece; 3 for 25e. 1. Co. is this day Aiseotved by Yimitation | Ptet> #4 Me kEOs ral partuers. JOLIN horized to collect all bills and pay all BAKKER dM. KINSLOW on- uridess under the same naine for theres BARKER, M. EINS- HENING PO) Club, the new social and political club of Philadel- la. ——Mr. Edward Thornton, late attaché of the ritish legation here, ed first secretary of ; where his father, Sir Edward Thornton, {s now am- Representative Urner is confined to his home in Frederick, painfully but not danger- has, it ts said, been a unt legation at Pa 5 9th street northwest, W. H. WHEATLEY'S: bassador.— | AND WET AND DRY SCOURING ESTABLISHMENT. Pe call for and Soto WORK Sane and te all parts of the country. 1068 (OLD 49) JEFFERSON = § ‘Ngan Bewwex. Gro! SENTENCED FOR ASSAULT wird INTENT in the Criminal Cot h anywhere. in the Dis- To-day, Carpet Lining Felt, Eve2Y ONE HIS OWN ARTIST. 4A WONDERFUL INVENTION. i Washington News and Gossip. THE STAR ROUTE RING. GOVERNMENT Recarra To-pay.—Internal reve- enue, $633,088.75; customs, $975 QUAKTERMASTER GENERAL RUCKER to-day en- tered upon the duties of that office. As heretofore stated in Tnx STAR would be the case,he has made application to be place on the retired list. This ~nted, and Gen. Rufus Ingalls to succeed him as quartermas- PRESENTMENTS MADE BY THE GRAND JURY. THE INDICTMENTS BEING PREPARED. THE JURY UNANIMOUS. On Saturday afternoon the gran4 jury sat quite’ late, and the foreman, Mr. J.B. Wilson, reported the result of their labors to District Attorney Cork- hill in the shape of presentments against several Parties charged with being concerned in the star route mail service conspiracy. These cases had been in the course of hearing for several weeks past, and much solicitude has been shown by in- terested parties as to the resu't. As the witnesses, mostly from the western states and territories, appeared before the grand jnry> they were button-holed industriously as they emerged from the jury-room by the anxtous seekers for information 2s to their testimony. Some days ago it was st ited that the grand jury had voted to present certain parties, but as the deliberations of that boty are Secret, it could. not be ascertained definitely whether the rumor was true or false. The fact that on Saturday presentments were found against several parties can now bestated on the best authority, a3 also the fact that indict } ments are being prepared. It can also be stated that the jury were unanimons in the vote on making these present ments, and that the evidence upon which they acted was of the most conclusive characte Among he parties presented for ex-Asst. P.M. General Thom tor Stephen W. Dorsey; of Senetor Dors of the firm of Miner, | L. Sanderson, J. M. Peck, of | the Dorsey firm. ‘The hatned (Peck) Is Satd to have died recently, Its tinderstood that the | resentments do not Include J. 1. French, F. B. Alley and §. P. Brown, Who were included in the original information. Itis stated that the presentments have been sent to Mr. Kerr, of the Solleitor GenereI's_oftice, who will draw the Indictments. When the In aictments are prepared the cases Will be vigor- ously proseci:ted. 2 Whe Treasury Investigation. A FORTHCOMING REPORT. There will be no minority rcport of the Senate committee which has been Investigating the Treasury contingent expences. The report will = rstood, very shortly. It wiil an entirely. Tt v 0 exonerate Majer Power, chief clerk of the | Treasury department, of the charges which have | been made azainst him. ‘The censure of the re- port will fall upon ex-Custodian Pitney and those around him, mest of whom have been removed by Secretary Folger, wao based his action upon the testimony taken before the committee. The file- holder transaction, which figured so extensively beiore the Meline Jo:nmittes, vw ced Into by | the ite comralitee, Out of aid for file- holders only $250 could be aceou! ‘The only | construction that eouid be placed upon this was that there had been a “whack” somewhere, — 90 Mr. BI and the Democrats. THE COALITION CANARD, The story contributed by some Washington cor- Tespondent, and somewhat extensively pub to the effect that a number of leading democrats, Including Senators Voorhees, Morgan, and Jere ine for the presidency { that would attracted some 1684 upon a platforn bic the democrats to support hia, | pm ment Capitol to-day. | ally by | ceording ndddate ticket with Blaine tn Sort of notice, and he did not propose to even deuy it. Senator "Morgan also sjoxe of the matter as absurd, and “said he had only Blaine twice in the last six or eight w ¢ occasions but for a few moments abd taen e Was no refétence to polities in Unetr conver- Sittion, He sild he believed In straight democra- tlc tickets upon genuine democratic platiorns; that he was opposed to all sors of political coult- nd compromises. He wind like to see the Tatle party relieved of Tain of reidjusterism and repudiation! and b nate, in 1884, tried and true detox Than, Hendricks, or some on stralshtout democratic platform, ce of A scheme Suppert In 1884, i 9 be found almost Tanks of the anti-Blaine repubit os Alexandria Affairs, Reported for THe EvEsixe Stan, AssiaNMENT.—IL. 8. Barker, srocer on King and Comunerce strects, made an issignment on Satur day to,L. Marbury, esq., for the bencfit of his cred- itors, preferring Gregory & O'Brien. Mr. Barker lett Alexandria on Saturday evening, and It is said ts en route for Australia. The debts due are Hot lange, but he was one of the adininistrators of his father’s estate (a considerable onc), which is yet unsettled. ON THE WAY 70 THE PENITeNTIARY.—Two stal- wart men—one white, Edward Green, and the otter colored, James R! Morse—are in the cells at the statton-house here this morning, en route to tie Richinond penitentiary. Both were convicted and sentenced at Loudoun court, in Leesburg. Green was convicted a few years ego ot hoi stealing and sent to the penitentiary for five years. ped giter a year’s service, went back to un, stole the same horse, wis caught, con- | vieted ahd 1s now on his way to serve out a 20- years’ service. Morse 13 senténced for 16 years, having been convicted of rape and larceny. Both will be taken to Richmond to-t Reronten’s Nores.—Large numbers of wild ducks assed Over the town this moraing.—The stock- holders of the Midland railroad will hold a meeting atthe office of the compuny here to-morrow at noon.—The steamer city Ot Alexandria now on the Ways at the sh!p-yard here, will not be fintshed before the 10th of March.—The reform club held a leasant meeting here yesterday evening. —Four- een new pictures, “Stations Of the Cross,” were blessed ai." placed in position at St. Mary’s (Catho- Mc) churea here yesterday afternoon.——Ne intel- ligence nas been recelvea from Judge Hughes in relation to the rafiroad and the canal cases argusd before him here last month, and now awaiting his decision. A lgaLrarcL Town.—There has been no case ot smallpox In Alexandria for many years, but that disease prevailed here extensively during the war. Since then, Rowever, the town has deen entirely free of epidemics of any kind, and there are few cities whose health record is as good. Indeed.there is 80 little need of physicians that some thoughtful Persons, anxious to utilize talent, think that the city councll ought to require the doctors to be ordained. The ministry thus reinforced might make Alexandria as healthful morally as {t 1s physically, and satan, who now does occasionally come over trom Washington, would be afraid to venture within our city limits, e Mr. Blaine the Who hold this chustvely an the Ds, SE ge = THE TABERNACLE DEDICATION POSTPONED. — ‘The new Tabernacle church on gh street, beiow B street, South Washington, wax yesterday, opened for divine service for the first time; Dut, in conse- quence of the bad weather, which ‘prevented ihany persons from attending, the formal dedica- tory services did not take ‘place—the minister (Rey. Dr. W. W. Hicks) and trustees concluding to postpone them ill Sunday next. In the congrega- Uan were Senator Jones, of Florida; Hon. M. H. Dunneil, Hon. Mr. Lewis, of Woles; Rev. D. Price, Hon. C,'P. Lincoln, (formerly conul at Canton, China); Gen. John’s. Crocker, Dr. Patterson, Col, Jack Brown, of Georgia, and others. The central front window, the giit of Mrs Hicks, is a beautt- ful one. ‘The’principal figures represent an altar, on which afire is burning, and 2 plow. Over these are the cross and crown, the Holy Bible, the com- munion cup and the dove. The companion win- dows, dedicated to the evangelisis are, the gitts of ty Mra. Thomas E. Lloyd ‘W. J. Ml he ‘Two of the side windows were mted by citi- zens of Florida, one by Rev. Dr. ‘in and one by Mr. 8. T. Suit. "The pulpit, which is of rosewood and walnut, was the of Hon. C. P. Lincoln. THE SOTEL DO Case BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.— To-day the grand jury took. up the ease of A. C. Soteldo and examined a number of witnesses in the recent Shoo Ung affair at the Republican office which resulted in the killing of A. M. Soteldo and the wounding of Clarence M. Barton. Messrs. Hallett Kilbour n and George C. Gorham were ex- scused from gi ving testimony. Mr. Berton, F. B. Conger, Judge Muniey and others were examined, SS Mr. Crorsky Recarrunes Wis KIDNAPPED CHILDREN.—Major Brock, of the Mi tan police, this mornin; Beg heh ae ret | 2 Charlest own, February 16, 1882. Brock, Dear Sir: Irecaptured my children about eight miles this side of Staunton, Va., and have them here at this depot and ou to Wash- ington. No cne had apytiy to ay ay of my a8 Tt would consideration of the measure and Mr. Vest spoke against tt, the House to-day, Mr. Hewitt, of New York, rising toa question of privilege, sal which are transmitted to the Hou: dent, in accordance with a resolution introduced soine time since by my colleague, Mr. Belmont, 1s aletier dated 24 of June, sent by Jacob BR. Ship. | herd, and addressed to the Hon. 8. A. Hurlbut, States minister at Lima, Peru, | This letter Ust of names, ami to which Mr. Ship- | ‘Among the representstive gent shed, | s ber of ais Hoy list, I think tt proper tos day a circular on my desk which may have reluted | to tls business. 1 gave it no attention, and either threw it into the wa and taken away; at any pected to ths mont that he, fn the stme way by the use of’ his mame in this connectict. ty Mr. | Shiphera. were introduced tnd referred, the reorgantzai tricts of the United States. Meeting or the THE BILL 70 INCREASE THE POLICE FORCE, AND THE trict of Columbia this morning a bill to increase the police force of the District was unanimously agreed to. Distric lowing oficers, namely Uwelve Heutemints, twenty-four sergeants, such number of privat fer the regular service, necessary, and eight detectives tous to the positions of captain, lieutenant and sergeant shail be made from the ‘next succeeding grade or rank on the fore and fi States relating to the District of Columbia as re- quires that “no person shall be appointed as police- Than OF Watchman Who ls uot ser or navy of the United St orable discharge” be, and Columbia « additional clerk for servi and hereafter in the appointment of poil States and received an honorable d from, and no longer residence in the Dist three months shall be required to render any such person eligible to any position upon the police force. ditional section in_ the municipal code, Which Will be considered at to-night’ Vide for the better security of life in the District. case of fire In every room ina hotel. above the third story. ‘The substitute will not be so manda- tory, but it is contemplated to require the hotels and boa escape in case of fire. CHAIRMAN NEAL ON THE WATER SUPPLY QUESTION. District committee would further consider the question of an increased water supply for the Dis- trict. “We are waiting,” sald he, “to see what action the committee on rules will ence to the unanimous resolution adopted by the District committee asking for the setting aside of two days ineach month for the consideration of vass of the House, and Ifeel satisfied that if the Tules committee will favorably act upon, the Dis- trict of Columbia commnittee’s resolution’ that the as yet that the committee has taken any action.” day to establish a polytechnic school, or a school be located at the national capital. The bill ‘Mr. Bla! consider the new munictj code for the District: of Columbia. = 5 to report the river and harbor bill about the middle of April. gallery of the Senate, to give notice when execu- five sesstons terminate © take action Prominent ship Dakota ts so far down on the House calendar that sion of Congress. 401 votes in the electoral college. ‘This will require Opposition to the inter-state commerce pe CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS APPORTIONMENT BILL IN THE SENATE—BILL TO RETIRE GEN. GRANT—REPRESENTA- TIVE HEWITT AND THE SHIPHERD LIST. MEETING OF THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE, Senate To-day. In the Senate to-day Mr. Hale, from the com- mittee on the census, reported back the House apportionment bill, and asked unanimous consent for its Immediate consideration. Mr. Cockrell said that the bill had only been laid on the desks of the Senators this morning, and, while not disposed to retard Its passage, he would object until he had an opportunity to read it. Mr. Hale satd the census committee were unant- mous In support of the measure, believing ft was the best that Congress couki p: He urged that no time should be lo-t upon it unnecessarily,as sev. eral state -legislatures were awaiting Congres- stonal action. Messrs. Ferry an@ Maxey coincided as to the urgency of early action. Mr. Cockrell withdrew his objection, and Mr. Hale gave notice that he would renew his motion later in the day. CHILI AND PERU. Mr. Call offered a resolution, which, athis tn- stance was tabled to be printe interests of peace between 1 d rghts, which are 2 United States of Am: Ui the other peoples and governments of the Americas, as well as the mmerelal Interests of the people’ of the United roe: ates.render it proper that the govei of the United States in'soine proj ‘ sures the controversy between Chili and Peru, and prevent the forcible dismemberment of Peru: T s to be convened in Washing! presentatives irom the sof the different North, "as, for the purpose of Just method of setiement of all questions now existing, or that shail hereafter exist between the governments would be a wise and beneficial measure. THE BILL TO RETIRE GENERAL GRANT. The Senate proceeded to the calendar, and Mr. Logan moved that the Senate take up the bill to retire General Grant. Mr. Bayard said he desired to offer a substitute nsed of he weuld con- tponement. There was objection to La wWillingnes: to assent to taking tt | orrow without binding the Senate to con- consideration, Logan then iusisted upon the immedinte Flouse of Representatives, Tramediately after the reading of the Journal in Among the papers > by the Prest- Tam aiready or shall be 1n conti fons in the premises, Finay and In this highly n fit lo incinde my name: hose Mr. >is en put. ‘The on means of identiying in my mind thi I found oue e basket or it was called fer | jon with Mr. Shipherd. | 2y for Mr. August Bel- y,Was mist presented am authorized to Under the call of states'a large number of Dilis wmong them one by kK, providing for a nthe District of an Aerbam, of District Commit- BILL FOR THE BETTER SECURITY OF LIFE. Ata meeting of the House committee on the Dis- It provides that section 310 of the Re- d Statutes of the United States relating to the Colunbia be amended so as to read as. he police foree shall coustst of the tol- One lnajor, two captuns, S; hol € eeding three hundred the board may deem id all promo- 2 That so much of section three hundred Y-four of the Revised Statutes of the United din the army and received an hon- same hereby 1s, re- peated. Sec. 3. That the Commissioners of the District of “hereby. i af police hea efercnce shill be given to thos? ve served in the army and navy Mr. Neal was directed to Insert the bill as an ad- ssion. ‘The committee also directed Mr. Dezendort to prepare a substitute for Mr. Bucknér’s bill to pro- The Buckner bill required a means of escape in arding-houses to increase the facilities for A Stak reporter asked Chairman Neal when the ake with refer- District of Columbia business, I have made acan- House will vote the time asked for. Ido not know ‘The Bistrict in Congress. BILL TO ESTABLISH A POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL. Mr. Blair introduced-a bill In the Senate Satur- for instruction in science and the useful to was ceeauly, introduced in the 45th Congress by air. A sessicn of the House will be held to-night to Capitol Notes, ‘The House committee on commerce now ex An electric bell has been placed in the reporters’ ‘The House naval committee meets to-morrow to upon the bill to build six new men-of- = for the U.S. navy. The committee have had he views, in jones and in writing, of all the ikders in the country. ‘The bill to carve a state out of the territory of there is but little chance of its passage at this ses- Under the new reapportionment there will be 201 votes to elect a President of the United States. Mr. Elisha W. Allen, the Hawaitan minister, and ex-Senator seni a] mn Use the House committee on fore! irs to-day In opposition to the abrogation of the Hawaiian sugar treaty. ‘The House committee on commerce will to-mor- of railroad peared ia | of his omic | finish fts work in three days with a ste TWO CENTS. SERGEANT MASON ON TRIAL. ‘The Court-martial Organized. OPENING PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY. ‘The court-martial ordered by Gen. Hancock for the trial of Serreant John A. Mason, battery B, 21 artillery, Who shot through Guiteau’s cell window at the jail on the 11th of September last, assembled at the Washington barracks to-day, according to the order constituting the court. The body ts composed of Lieut. Col. Henry R. Mizner, 10th tn- fantry; Major L. L. Langdon, 24 artillery; Capt. R. H. Hall, 10th infantry; Capt! C. B. Throckmorton, 4th artiliery: Capt. 3. B. Rawles, Sth artillery: Capt. J. N. Craig, 20th infantry; Capt. G. V. Wel Sthartilierr; Capt. John W. Tt or, #th art Sth artillery; First: Lieut HJ. Lieut. H. A. Springe Williston Fish, 4th Brow ‘composing Ure court. ¢ ted in the court martial room in the old bar- butlding at 11 o'clock, but the pro. eeding: e delayed, owlug to the Tact thet some of the imembers of the court had by mistake gone to the Marine barra: A lo) with wi Insterials, Was provided in the court som for the mocdatic . Bigelow, Mason’s counsel, early. THE TRIAL TO LAST ABOUT A WERK. Lieut. Brown, talking t) THe STARK reporter be- fore the court opened, sald he expocted the trial Would require about a week, and thit the court ev ry day. THE COURT OPENED. It was noon when the members of the court, untvorm, or wore an rrayed In all the splendor of futl-dr at down to the long table. Every om appropriate badge of mourning for the late Prest. dent, the six months during which they were re- wry of the de- zner, in virtue | president of the coart, Sat at the eo AdVo~ quired to show respect to the m ceased not having expired. Col head of the tab Sat att while Lieut. Brown, ju posite end. When # NT MASON WAS BROUG iT IN Vocate witle that of F which the J, tke judge advocate ss any objection, sereeant, Lo be tried by of the court T have not,” responded the prisoner, of the court then pe surdye adve ‘The judge advoe: declared duly eng: THE PRISONER'S COT! The prisoner, upon inquiry, sald that he had and that gentleman, who pnt for, and soon counsel—Mr. Bigelow In the adjutant’s office, was appeared. There was some dt curing a stenographer, bat node Mr. Bigelow was then introduc suggested that a competent person be of the front of th was utter! commit gainst him. He thought the om could not give an intelligent co ease without such 2 draft. Lieutenant Brown said he had visited the Jail, | and made arough draft of the premises, whieh, he thought, would show everything; he ‘thought tt would be necessary for the Officers’ of the court to ved that a string Visit the jailauyway. He sugec nould be passed from Guitean’ the windows of the jall, in position where the tian who fired the shot stood. Colonel Mizner sary to visit the Jall. cell out thror Mr. Bigelow sild that he thought they should ha thé plan as a part of the record. Mr, Bigelow said he thought the court could whereas it would take a week without one, Col. Mizner having explained that no stenogr: pher could be obtitned here. for the amount 3 lowed by the government G10 p ; stenographer who Wanted the ta After some discussion,the court was cleared, and the prisoner, his counsel, and the reporters’ ad- Journed to an adjotning room. MASON MAKES NO PLEA. ‘The court remained in secret session for about 2) minutes. When the room was thrown open again the prisoner was brought in and the judge advocate read the charges and specifications to him, alleging violation of the 62d article of war while on guard duty at the jail, by wilfully and fetonibusly, with intent to kill, discharging his | Tousket at Chas. J. Guiteau, a pi mer there con- fined. When asked what he lad tw say to the charge, Mason sald: “I make no plea, sir. “Enter a plea of not culty,” said the president. Aiter further discussion, in which it was decided best not to make the propose vistt to the Jail until | the case was further developed, the court ad- | journed a few minutes before one o'clock until iwelve o'clock to-morrow. WHAT MASON SAYS. Mason ts looking very well, though he complains considerably of his confinement. “I wouldn't care, he said to a Srar reporter, “If it wifsn’t for shoot- ing at such a d—d unchristian dog as that, When I was first confined [didn’t have a friend come to see ine except tils gentleman here, ¢ ofllcers of the court,” Continued Mason, “Tam willing to trust to them. Soine one having that have been published of ium, M:son sald: “I haven't had any picture taken of me. Ithink I ought to be allowed to have my photograph taken and be allowed to sell them just’ as Guiteau does, There,” he gud to a Stax reporter, opening an enyelope and taking out a sma'l scrap of paper, “is a specimen of my handwriting. I never learn to wrile ull I went into the ariay.” ‘The scrap of paper contained simply the anto- graph “Jolin A. Mason, sergeant battery B, 21 ar- tillery. RATS IN MASON’S CELL. Mason, while talking to the reporters, seemed much disgu: house. He said rats had free access to his cell. Last night one visited him while he was in bed, and he Killed it by squcezing it with his hana, WHAT GUITEAU SAID TO LIEUT. BROWN, “There's a good story you ought to print,” said Mr. Bigelow, who was standing by Mason; “Lieut Brown went to the jail yesterday, and while there said that the bullet questioned Gulteau. Guiteau whizzed 80 close to his head that when it flattened on the wall it was found like his profile. He thought that the Impression was inade by passing so near ane SOME LETTERS HE HAS WRITTEN TO MR, REED—HOW HE PROPOSES TO REWARD His COUNSEL. Mr. Chas. H. Reed, Mr. Scovilie's associate In the defence of Guiteau, has given out for publication a number of letters recently received by him, from the condemned assassin. The notes or Jetters are all of the same character, requesting Mr. Reed to call with Mr. Merrick. He repeats bis old state- ments that the non-jurisdiction of the court is his strong point; and that he wants Mr. Scoville off the case. In one letter he says: “I will = la and Mr. Merrick aud Gen. Butler and Ji gruder my note, payable one year hence, for $5.000 each If you will get me out of here. I think you can do it om the ground of the non- jurisdiction of the court. I_have written to my brother to make this offer to Gen. Buller and a Magruder. I depend on him to secure these sip Foes rows I —— on you to secure Mr. lerrick. Please call with Mr. Merrick without delay. I presume I could make $50,000 next winter lecturing if I get outof this. Ihave an offer of $500 per night for six nights from Boston In another letter he says of Mr. ss. 3 Wish him to retire at once from the case soon as he submits his bill of exceptions tomy new counsel. He is out of luck and has been for some Ume, and I want nothing to do with him on this case. Please see me to-morrow or to-day if you wagheny br neceae eee you ir. k to see me.’ In the next letter he says:—“Merrick is down on Ink we can get Merrick. I Want Scoville to file his exceptiops at once, and en Ena ieee ae ee A Wire's Brut. ror Divonrce.—Mr. W. J. New- ton has, for Nettle A. Cheeks, filed a bill against Peter C. Cheeks for a divorce. She states that under the name of Bettle Anderson she was mar- ried to defendant in February, 3h at the High pe ee is city they ‘unt 1881; that at the time of her mai defendan' Was a widower with two soon speeches from Russian | Saturda Teception of those who regularly seo vi urday at x toble, amply supplied | Would probably assemble at 11 and sit UiL3 o'clock | CONSENT OF a dis vmsion ot th a number ot r solo and duet 1 inforincily at their rd house and stood by the judge ad- 913 M Stree A: an exceedingly tw and nutsing | thelr right hands were sworn in due form by the sin turn worn by Col. Mizner, upon Which the court was | Mrs. HM. 1 sideration of the der to show the exact id Le thoughtit would be neces- igrapher, ait was de- | cided to telegraph toa Bufalo stenographer for a | Miss Katie Chalmers has 4 Cui | tend the Charity Bull, as repor health has detained her in New York for several THE FUNERAL YES! j jury, on caused by poitdn, the testimony po some party to, or to some cause Tor, Us | leads ‘some some to think that the ‘case Is no |one of poison ut all, It will be remembered | that Dr. Hartigan testified Uist Ube indications Were that the polson was one of U as the cerebro-spinalls class—that 1s one acting | through the stomach on the nerves, spinal column and brain. Up to this Ume Prot. Fristoe has failed to find polson of “any of the stoinac! used at all 10 Was not a mineral poison, which would have been shown before this, It so bap- pens that while the symptoms and the post mor- tem indications are similar to Uhose tn cases of ed him about the pictures | with his quarters in the guard- of square 14, located on 25th street, bet | sylvania avenue and M street, Improved by a two- story brick house, to L. F. Mcinure, for $620. For Authony Hyde and Thos. Hyde, trustees, lot No. in square 208, improved by three story brick dwell: ing, on Q street, between 14th and 15th streets northwest,to Thomas Evans and Lawrenson executors, 1or $5,500. For Wm. L. Davis, j all those ‘parts lots numbered 287, 238 ahd 29, im Engr att to Sony Tb ngress 0 Josep! 0 = foot. oo ts moe = Fielder B Ww, trustees, lots 1, 2, 8, 4 al p original lot 1, in square 634, located on D and North Capitol streets, near the Baltiuore and Ohio railroad “to John T. Vinson, for 7 cents per der, wife of Col. Jamies A. M: T, a lady known and highly respected in this place, died a& i ool’, for some Ume. The health of jeu! Sos Sen eset ee ae arene THE Usval INTERESTING TEMPERANCE MEETING was held last evening by the Dashe away Reform club at the club rooms th cnartey ‘Mr. Lee, of South Was! ie Nye, Mr. a J. M. Reiley and others. The club: todo much: and the reading room 18 pow @ resort for many who formerly spent their leisure : : iH g s £ u i ‘The Star, ‘The Chester Explosion. DEATH OF TWO MORK VICTIMS, MAKING SEVENTINNS DEAD SO FAR. » Febraary 20 —Two more of the *xplosion At Jackson's pyrtechmis . One, Whlian B, Frankl » Prankiin fr company, lored ‘but Tay- eats from this explo nm. One of Col Hyatt, Telegrams to the other, man. Mr. lor Was w Sion now aggn Sons, WhO Was sick In Cie Military Academy, amd had to be removed at the Ume of the fire there, has grown Worse since the explosion at the pyre technic works, and 1s now lying at Uhe friend in a precarious con Ittion. = Latest Cable News. THE LONDON TIMES ON GEN. SKOBELOFE'S PIREERAND SPEECH. Loxvox, Fobraary 20.—The Time on Russian government, by its laxness In discipline, becomes Trsponstole tor a state of things dis tinctly endangennz the peace of Europe. Gen, Skobcloff’s position cangot Cail to breed alarm and suspicion in the nancial and political world, Bue Tope has the righi to ask that the Czar's authort shall be used fo prevent a recurrence of frebl use Of & THE STEAMER SARDINIAN LEAKING ‘The st from Baltimo: r Liver. Jde Of Ube st urdinian, 580 milles from When the Belgian steamer Nederland lett Ue Sardinian the latter had se feet of water tn her sterm hold, but Uhe water seemed to be kept down by her pumps, SoC Several entertainments of interest eoourred on afteraoon aad evening, In qldition to he son Sate ns. Thoons, and Who had numero: At the residence of Representative Crap) yueste, were bidden to a reception [rom throe to six, Whe, Was given in honor of Miss Gilman, Mrs Crapos | guest, and of Miss Loncfellow, the poet s daughter. A dancing reception was givon the same afternoon atthe residence of Mr. ond Mrs. Fox, The ineetin tie Literary Sovteiy at the reste Pot Mr. S. W. Johuston On Saturday evening 1 tititer a lame company, both of meme 1 invited guests, literary exercises: Preschit so ¢ artelpated in by These were followed by Hole by Miss MeGrow and Ming Mary Johnston, and later by poetical © by . E WU Was prone sasintlest g. Lis ussion © ss Unis se Mr. and Mrs. Robert « Teception | by mn calied. Sen and Mrs. Cail had a Saturday cveuing, bie cand Te the lavitations to The tierary entertain on Saturds ly attended, and great Mion. Horatio K nt at Miss Osborne's, at evening, Was quite barges by ell present, Dreanis” Was and held the its close, selec= well, Miss Leavitt and ens by th z Among the pt attention of his T features OF the evening Were musi by Mrs. and Miss our, and recit d Poot. Lawns MacArthur; G and Mrs. Bartle: Mrs Hoxie; Prof. Newsom! Hon. Horatio K ary y and Mr. and Mrs. Hildrup; Col. Lipcot 1 Mos ‘ichen % . Edward Young; Mrs. Com 1 Mrs. Colburn, and Joseph hininister and Miss West entertained nUcincn at dinner on Saturday even. dng. ‘The suggestion has been made by ladles of taste In such Mathers that Ledies who attend when the rfiekd m: serv Capitol ret ny bright ors, and If possil 's, OF colors so dar’ seen in the gall ides is that if appear in thelr usual colored visiting suits ts or White bonnets, that the gallenes will look very gay, Which it ts’ thought would be Inap- propriate on such an oc on. The British Minister and Miss West ive a cand reception this evening. beir Invit lions to thelr dancing porties, sive to Ube first, to which very few except the diplomatic corps were asked, hnve been fn English, and engraved on pale bluish Unted nove pare e Invitations to the first and on the joint visiting dd his daucht-r, Uthat re. ded to be an Informal one, and 1 being asked to it. have guests Mra. 4 Crosby and Miss Prime, of New York, Who sisted thet In recelving Saturday afternoon,— ots and Will look Dlack attend the Mardi Gras festivitie Melntyre, who used to spend her winters here With her sister, Mrs Creswell, when Mr. Creswell has been visiting her sis- at Willard’s.——Miss Alice Blaine eft on Satur ke a Visit of som agth at Fort al Sherman has been friends tn New York for avout ten days, | Her sister, Mrs. Thackara, has not been here re- | cently, as Teported. Her visit. was during the Mas holiday und Mrs. Don Cam and aid not ate L Mrs. Cameron's Ast Ws weeks. ee ees The Dead Keefe Sisters. z S WHETHER THEY WERE POISONE ALL. The funeral of the Uwo sisters, who died last Week at the corner of 14th and MH streets—Mna Julia Lovejoy and Miss } posed from potsoning, tox j hoon. ‘There was a Lv | house and at St. Al | services of the (Catholic) | Anterment was at Mt Oil (polnting to Mr. Bigelow.) I dowt know any of | th is sup- yesterday after- miance both at the ius church, where the hurch took plac The t cemetery. Notwithstanding the testimony on which the uturday, found that the deaths were ting to crime class known ind in the contents , and Is positive that if poison was olson, that both are also similar to those of cere= TO spinal meningitis, or Spotted fever, and a medical gentleman of authority, who has care fully exatnined the cas* in Up On this disease, hus come to the eonclusion tat the disease was spotted fever. It Is to be hoped on account of that the further examination will sustain Lis cory. its features, in read~ ne fumily and all Concerned ae Reat Estate SaLes.—Thomas Dowling has re cently sold the following real estate for (Fred W. Jones and Thos, H. Call half of lot 13, in square 842, having. front of @ feet 5 inches on 6th street, by a depth of 105 fect 1 inch, to Mrs. Henrietta Stewart, tor #805. For Ni, trustees: The southern Wm.’ A. Gordon, trustee, part lot 8," in square west ren Penne located on $0.3 per rts OF juare foot e Win. HH. aera executor, all lot 205,which has been subdiv into six Dutld- lots, having a front of about 23 fecton High se was to J. W. Harvey for $11.75 per ront —— es CoLLBoroR Beraxp, of Boston, is in the city, am passing carriage Were more painful than he had at first supposed, byt thinks that a few days quiet rest will repair — — = Affairs in West Washington. DEATH OF A WELI-KNown Lapx—Mrs Magrae t esterday morning acter a long illness. A Cuasen ley. J. Healy, 8. d.. who has filled the position of president of Untver- sity in a very acceptable manner eight years Botban, J ho has boon vice presiaut of the 8. J., who has been vice president of the i has been shattered for months, and i