Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1882, Page 1

7 THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Exeept Sanday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Cerner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. Tre Evexrse Stan is terved to ity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per 3 sries at the counter, 2 ‘prepaid—60 cents a month, {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. J Tae Wernty STAR Portare preeaid. Copies f0 FF 4) mai} enbecriptions mimst be paid in advance; Be parer sen than is paid for. Rates of sg iim mn application. ished on Friday—$? a rear, hs + 10 copies for $15; 20 The Evening Star. V% 59—N° 9,011. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1882. TWO CENTS. Fever and Cold im bead, can be had for 50 cents? Apply into nostrils with little finger. 1 have been afflicted with Catarrh for cicht years. T found more relief in one Lottie of ELYS' CREAM BALM than in all the remedies I have used. Cwas. A. Cromwete, 27 South 6th street, Brooklyn, D., N.Y. After a thorough trial of E CREAM BALM I am entirely cured of Catarrh, as is also a metabe of my fa ‘The BALM stopped a roaring in my head jie had continued for more than a year. James E. Crosson, Sexton at the Tabernacle, Paterson, N. J. ELYS' CREAM BALM COMPANY, 122-cott t 3 THE DEDICATION OF THE TABERNACLE, ‘Sth street. bet. B street and Virginia avenue s.w., WILLIAM W. HICKS, Mtnister, Ts SUNDAY MOBNING ND PUBLIC MEETING ov THE Washington News and Gossip. THE New ENGLAND EXCURSIONISTS were re ceived at the White House last evening by Presi- dent Arthur. Senator Dawes and Representatives Rice and Crapo were present. Senator Dawes made a general Introduction of the visitors and the Prestdent spoke a few words of welcome. The visitors were then individually introduced to the President by Representatives Rice and Crapo. RECOGNITION FROM THE FATHERLAND.—Among the distinguished men upon whom the honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred at the meeting of the board of trustees of Liberia Col- lege, held at’ Monrovia, January 18, are Bishop J. T. Holly, D.D., of Haytl; Prof. R. T. Greener, Prof. W. S. Scarborough and Hon. John Hi. Smyth. $ To THE Navy.—There was printed in ly 's Stak a cable dispatch from Com- mander Silas Terry, commanding the Marton, | dated Cape Town, Africa, giving an account of the rescue of the crew of the American bark Trin- ~of New London, Conn. Last evening Secre- |tary Hunt received a alspaten from Augustus Brandagee at New London, saying: “This whole community is profoundly impressed with the mag- s = of the Marion’s expedition, and der gratemul thanks to the Secretary ot the | Navy and gallant officers and crew through whose alt thirty-three American seamen were rescued from sturvation and death and restored to their homes and country.” KOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY ‘O ANIMAL ¢ Congrecational Church, ftrerts northwest, FRIDAY EVEN ner of 10th and G February 2 following » Hon. Geor Kev. Edward Everett H. of the successful competitors for the prizes A for the Puolic $: ented. ‘The publi => THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEETIN -S ELEVES Georget THURSDA when there wi o year. jection of officers tos FERDINAND KING, Secretary. TIO ‘The monthly meetin will stant, at German Heil, ANGHAM, Post DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1 CP rtian society. it be held WE & WASHINGTON OPERATIC AS GE Mion wit hoid tte regular wwethiy’ meetioe on WEDNESDAY EVENING the f the National Kiftes, A full Arr at cS “THE ANNUAL ES hokiers of the BERL KET COMPANY wil be heid at the office of said C Pany, MAKCH 8, at 12 0% tlawst jock m. H. Ps HOWARD, Secret: COMPANY will be held at the office of aid MARCH 13th, Ise?” Polls open from 1 to Tranafer books closed March the practical mi are urgently, reqnesied to rive orders tor making Sine and Plain Ladies anc Gentiemen wear. Che thing, Houseluuld Sewing, B idery, Doniestic Service, W £18 ATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHARMAC M. Hean’s coure of Analytical on, MONDA, i ait New Fre = s Just opened; | ePtios. tks, Setina, and Hhadames, extra good values. quatitie: <I £8 >D. 409 vtu STREET NouTuwest. URNACES, RANGES, TINNING, aLS AND GAS FIXTC. Jobbing in all of the above Branches. Oe -Fermares Fu ce, THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE S10C) 2 holders of the A iGTON FIRE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY fer the @f Columbia, for the Sicstion of pipe Direciars tn servo for the ensitiug yur, Will be herd af the ofhes of the Company. 1505 Fea Sa eencs ae — ss IDAY, February 24, 1482. ‘and ¢ te Yaa tg tT PHAN 3. RAWLINGS, Secretary. EF. < Eas tengo Tmmense stock, Low prices. Fancy Lamps, Shades.” Portable Gar Lights, kc., &e. ot - palaepeomaiaias FRESH BOVINE VIRUS. NEW ENGLAND VACCINE COMPANY. DAILY SUPPLIES. W. C. MILBURN, Puarmacist, 1429 Pennsylvania av Corcoran Building, » New York. 531 15th street. % tS JAMES H. McGILL, WHOLESALE AND | © RNTALL DEALER IN BUILDING SUPPLIES, ‘1421 New York avenue, near the Treasury Deparunent, Wasiixerox, D.C. Bartlett, Hayward & Co.'s Architectural Iron Work. M: sury's Paints and Colors, Leads, Gils, Plate, Win. and Ornamental Portland Cement &¢ ATTORNEYS. . ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, D Srue: SAYLFS BROWN, ATTONNEY 4 @ (For the pant 14 years Keister D.C.), gives special attention Bents for the beneti tof ered [28®* Wisk gan - ATTORNEY -AY-Law So. 2 Columbian Law Building, ypA warn & HUTCHINSON, 917 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTH ANDP STRE DUPONT CIRC PLUMBING, FURNACES, RANGES MANTELS, &e. obbing in all these lines. n PALMER'S AMERICAN GINGER ALE. SOLD BY DEALEKS AT $1 PER DOZEN PRINCIPAL DEPOT: 2244 TH STREET, WEST WASTINGTON. SAM'L C. PALMER _E# Teteponie connection. W EDDING SILVER. Ja19 M. W. GALT, BRO. & CO., Display a choice assortment of STERLING SILVERWARE, Prepared expecially for Wedding Gifts, embracing all the newest patterns and styles of finish, and Fanging in price from the most tnexpen- sive article to tabie service of any value desired. ___ TG Pesxsrivanta Avervn. og °5t RECEIVED! ACARLOAD OF POTATOES GROWN IN SCOTLAND, SUPERIOR TO ANY RAISED IN THIS COUNTRY. GEO. E. KENNEDY & SON, (Sole Proprietors ** White Swan" Flour.) mi 1209 F Si REET NORTHWEST. w | pointed storek Giuas; Miuton’s Tics, ro rots, | ny oRGE N. LAMPHERE has becn appointed tor of customs under the Treasury de- Anwy OnDERS.—First Lieutenant Simon C. Hed- der, 19th infantry, now at Fairfax Court-House, Vir— | ginta, will report to accompany a detachment of Suoecinceupene mounted recruiting service mupany a detachment of recruits to ils regi- ment. The leave granted First Lieutenant Julius H. Pardee, 24d infantry, 1s extended five months. granted Lieutenant Cotonel Charles E. npton, St cavalry. 13 extended three months. ptsin Avow: Militmore, asststant quarter- inister, Will report, in person, to Colonel Itnfus Ingalls, assistant quartermaster general, U.S. | for assignment t teinporary duty atthe depot In New York. Distri.ertes Usper WATER.—Internal Revenue Collector Wilson, at Loutsville, yesterday tele- graphed to Commissioner Raum that, owing to the overflow of the Ohio river, seven distilleries: the city were under water, and that he had | given permission to the owners to remoye the | [Whisky &e. Commisstoner Raum telegraphed ! bi that he should pursue that cou allowing pcontents of the distilleries to be removed to places of safety, but putting a guard over them. Tue Case or Lrevr. Fraverr.—Judge-Advocate alm will in a few days complete his revision of the Flipper court-martial case, and will submit {t to the Secretary of War. The court | found Piipper culty upon certain charzes, but not | ennity of whieh carried with them the allega- tion of fr: Flipper’s punishment wil not be issal trom the service. It will be of a lenlent Aracter. | quartermaster D. Warren, of the Buffalo Commerciat 4a | md regrets very much that he could not | the tender of the appointment of Public P Ic regards it as a first-class selection. Tue Case or GEN. Fitz JonN Porter has been | several times before the Cabinet, and favorably considered. It is sald to be the opinion of the ad- mtalstr: nd the determinstion thereon, that that justice to which ‘The decision of the ad- | on, Porter Was not only un- | ut that if It had not been for there would have been a great disaster to the ion army, has had great weicht with the Presi- dent and bis Cabtuct. “Tt will be remembered that Gen. Schofichi was pre<ident of the advisory | board. It was stated in THe Stak yesterday that | the case had been referred to the Attorney General | for a decision. ‘The principal point upon which that official will decide wil be in regard to the Inustering Out of Gen. Porter from the volunteer | foree. Gen. Porter was, when cashlered, a major general of vaiuut colonel of the regular arny— Y. The question | fs when his buck pay as a major general of volun- | Bers shall cease. “There 1s now no such force under the government employ ay a volunteer force Or the ariny. The last major general of voluntec was m 41 cut tn 1866. ‘The question is whether there shail be back pay to Gen. Porter to that Fear, of Whether he cau clitm it to the date of his roposed ret ‘tement in the artay. He can only relustated by a nomination to the Senate and a onfrmation by that body. He will be nominated as colonel of Infantry to {ill the first vacancy. The question of the date of his being mustered out as a najor general of volunteers will be settled by the deciston of the Attorney Gereral. It 1s estimated | that when confirmed by tue Senate as a colonel of he regular army, that Gen. Porter will be entitled | to about $115,000 back pay. When Gen. Porter was eashie was forever disqualitied from holding any office of public trust or profit. The nomina- tion of Gen. Porter to be a colonel of infantry, Which will be made without a doubt, will carry with ita pordon—when it is confirined—trom ail | disabilities tiaposed by the Verdict of the original | | court in is case. justly dealt with, him Un MRR. G. WALKER, who was yesterday ap p ‘esury department, is not only the son of a former Secretary of the ‘Treasury. but fs also a brother-in-law of Attorney eral Brewster. STIFIC OBSERVATIONS.—Major 1, Of the royal engineers, son of the Ser | Hlustrious Sir John Herschel and grandson of the | | fumous astronomer, Sir Willlam Herschel, is now iselty. He Visits this country at the request | of superintendent of the United States Coast ind Geodetic Surve ose of Liking pai | tum observations for of gravity at this point that objet the —Prot. J. in {ilgant—for the ‘tain delicate pendu- | aining the exact force bringiie with ulm for iulums Waich have been | already used in the same service both in Englind nd in Tndla, Prof. &. F. Baird has offered the ne- sary facilities for these experiments, which ondusted by Major Herschel and. Prof, C. of the Coast Survey, in an apartment in set apart for the pur- It may be well to ‘state that the ultlaute | object of these very delicate determinations to be | made af numerous polnts around our globe 18 to ascertain Inore precisely its figure, that 1s to say {is smount of daformation from a true spherold of Tevolution, When reduced to a uniform sea-level. —The War depart ath of Major George W. A., at Philadelphia, on ¥ NIGht, of heart disease. His death leaves ucy in the corps of qua ‘Tinasters, Vessers.—The Galena January 30th, on her return to . ‘The Vandalta Colombia, on the 6th | All well on board. DRowNED—The signal Va., reports that oop Dauntless, from New Inlet to Chinco- ore at Fox Shoals at vell Collins and Jas. wa Off and lost; bodies not yet } re Skit was tn the rigging all Richt, and waded ashore at low water. Sloop breaking up. nformed of the d quartermaster U MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL | was at Funchal THE CONDITION OF REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS AI- LEN, 07 Missouri, who 1s lyIng very sick at the Ar- Ungton hotel with cancer of the bladder, 1s no bet- ter to-day, an hope entertained. Last night be Tue CONTINGENT FUND Question.—Touching a paragraph Which has recently appeared in a num- ber of papers in regard to the use of certain money appropriated for the office of the Solicitor of the ‘Treasury, the pation Is furnished that claims = ove RENE, arising out of the collec- puired and sbandoned property durin; jin, are beng actively Ipressed tn Gare | gress and elsewhere, appro: muting twenty mil- | tien of dollars, able the Secretary or the ‘Treasury to protect the inerests of the govern. Hinent tm that regard appropriations have been taade ‘Tom Une to time from Which those persons ve been paid. ‘The appro «other property of the present fiscal year was Secretary of the Treasury, to reise a stpervision over the diss mot lands tiken for debt, either through I ot the wlicitor of the Treasury Commissioner of Internal Revenue,— or other disposition of — which the approval of the — Secretary; erly received by devise or bequest; and Such Recessary expenses as he may ap- for investigauhg the condition of such property, examining local records, obtaining ab- Stracts of Utes, recording deeds, removing Hel end xeneraily th perfecting the Ute of the Unite States, and placing the lands In eoudition for sale. No requirement of te Solicitors oflice 10F funds to Pay expenses properly chargeable to tils Deistiou haw ever been rerused. Th action th regard to sending a plees of land is teary. tt ts a thst more than halt of appropriation for the that or indred purpose, MORESTAR ROUTE PRESENITMENTS Charges of Perjury. ‘Yesterday afternoon the grand jury made several additional presentments in the star route cages, and these are of a more serious character than the preceding, as the charges are perjury and subor- nation of perjury. They are as follows: J. C. San- derson for perjury in making a false aMdavit as vo route No. $8,150, from Saquatch to Lake City, and the witnesses are L. H. Decker, B. F. Aker, D. D. Ayres, W. W. Stoddard, A. G. Dunbar and W. J. ow Dorsey, for perjury as to routes 38,134, from Pueblo to Rosita,and 38,140, Trinidad to Mad~ son. Witnesses—F. A’ Tuttle, J. W. Waters, W.B. Karish, A. H. Hull, 8. W. ‘De Busk, and’ W. C. urgner. John R. Miner, perjury as to routes $1,051, Ris- mark to Fort Keogh, and 38,135, St. Charles to Greenhorn. Witnesses—Thos Caine, Coll McClel- lan, Joseph Broderick, Joseph Pennell, Geo. Sears, J. H. McDantel, and J. 8. Pipes. John W. Peck,perjury in connection with routes 98,149, Kearney to Kent, and 44,140, Eugene City to Bridge Creek, Witnesses—C. H. French, H. Gold- water, A. S. Powers and Isaac Sargent. M. C. Rerdell, (former clerk and private secre- tary of Senator Dorsey) subornation of perjury as to route 38,113, Rawlings to White river. Wit- nesses—C. F. Perkins, John F. Foote, G.B. Dutton, and George Hazen. ‘These presentments were placed about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Mr. J. B. Wilson, the fore- man of the grand jury,in the hands of District Attorney Corkhill, and will be sent to Mr. Kerr, of the Solicitor General's office, who will draw the indictments. It is likely that the indictments will be made at once, for the term of the grand jury will expire early In March—the pew term com- mencing on March 6th. Committee Meetings, Ete. Ex-Attorney General MacVeagh resumed his argument before the House committee on com- merce to-day,in opposition to the passage of the Reagan inter-state commerce bill. Mr. Emory Storrs, of Chicago, wil! next be heard. Mr. Wm. H. Swift, of the firm of Switt, Courtney & Beecher, match manufacturers of Wilmington, Del., made an argumennt to-~dlay before the sub- cominittee of the House committee on ways and means, in opposition to the repeul of the internal revenue stamp tax on matcnes the match manufacturers of thi exception, are in favor of retaining the Stamp. THE UTAM CONTEST. ‘The House committee on elections will mect to- morrow to take action on the Utah contest. Owing to the importance of this case it was not referred to a sub-committee, as 1s the usual prac- tice, but has been considered by the full com- initiee. Arguments were concluded at the last meeting, and wile no vote has yet been taken or formal expresston of opinion given by the commit. tee, it 1s generally believed that they will decide alike against Cannon’s eligibility and the claim of Campbell to the seat, and Will refer the matter to the people for a new election. THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN COLLECTION. ‘The joint committee on the library held a meet- ing to-day to consider the advisability of recom- mending a purchase of what is known as the Ste- vens collection of manuscripts and rare printed books written by or in some way relating to Ben- jumin Franklin, which are offered to the govern- inent for seven thousand pounds sterling by their London possessor, aul the papers bequeathed by Dr. Franklin to ls grandson, Wil- Mam Teraple Franklin, and tnetude some 2,400 doc- uments, spectally selected by Dr. Franklin for pre- servation after his recirement from public aff:tirs, which bk y never been printed. Assistant Secre- tary Davis, Dr, Edward Everett. Hale and Libra- riah Dwight, of the State department, who were present by invitation of the comuittee, explained the great Inte ud _value of the papers, and the desirability of acquiring them, ‘The point of ac- tion on the proposition was not rei but the indications are that the will report a bill to make the pui THE G. A, KR. PENSION COMMITTEE was hefore tue Senate committee on pensions for an hour and a-half yesterday. Numerous sug- gestions were made to expedite the settlement of pension claims. It was shown that at the present Fate of progress it will take eleven, years to dis- pose of the two hundred and eighty-five thousand pension clatins now pending. and the probability is that at that time at least one-third of the claim- ants will be dead. ‘The principal suggestion was that the forces in the Surgeon General’s, the Ad- jutant General’s and the Pension offices be lin- medistely increased, So that the business can be finished as soon ag possible. Attention was called to the lw that wade a person swearing falscly against the government guilty of perlury, but against a soldier guilty of no offense. The Senate comunittee appeared perfectly, In accord with the Suggestions offered. ‘They will appear before the House committee on Pensions to-morrow morning. CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. The Senate in executive session yesterday con- firmned the following nomfuatious: John C. New,of Indiana, to be Assistagt Secretary of the Treas- ury; Joseph Hirst, collector of customs at St. Mark’s, Florida; Pinckney B, 8. Pinehback, sur- veyor of customs at New Orleans, La.; Edwin H. Nevin, surveyor of customs at Philadelphia, Pa.: john R. Caldwell, assistant appraiser at Philadel: sf Waketeld G. Frye, consul general at aitax, N.S.; Andrew McClain, United States at- torney for Tennessee; Augustus S. Seymour, Uni ted States district ‘judge for North Carolina. Arty—Lieut. Col Jas. A. Ekin, to be assistant- ant quartermaster general, with rank of colonel; Major Jas. J. Dana, deputy quartermaster general, with rank of Heutenant colonel; Capt. A. J. Mc- Gonnigle, to be quartermaster, with the rank of major; Faward W. Smith, to be major 7th . Col. Janes Van’ Voost, to’ be cok jor Alfred L. Hough, to be Forrest nUry one! 224 infantry: 1st Lieuts. H. Hathaway and George H. Coop, to be urtermasters, with the rank of captal Lieut. Win. A. Miller, to be captain 22d inf: 24 Lieut. Oliver B. Warrick, to be 1st Meutenant Akth Infantry; 2d Lient. Lotus Niles, to be 1st Heut- enant 2d arti? Win. F. Tucker, jr., of Mlinuois, to be paymaster, with rank of major. THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL. The consideration of the Pest Oflice appropria- tion bill was continued in the House of Represen- tatives yesterday after our report closed. Art amendment to the clause —_appropriating $10,655,000 for transportation of mails by Tailroads was adopted requiring that the mails Shall be carried on the fastest trains, without extra charge, with a forfelt of tifty per cent. of compensation on failure to do so. Mr. Holinan offered an amendment providing that whenever any contractor shail sublet lis contract for the transportation of mails on any route for less sum than he contracted to perform the service for, the Postmaster-General may declare the original con- tract at an end, and enter into a contract with the sub-contractor, without advertisement, to per- form the service on the terms which he ‘has agreed with the original contractor to perform the service; but pending action on the amendment the committee rose. A motion from the demo- cratic side to adjourn over until Thursday was at first opposed from the republican side, but the opposition finally ytelded, and the House ad- Journed until Thursday. THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Yesterday considered Mr. Allison’s bill to fx the redemption reserve fund in the Treasury at $120,000,000, and finally directed that it be reported to the Senate, with certain amendments and be Tecommitted,’ after those amendments were Printed. Oné of the amendments was submitted xy Mr. Sherman,and provides that the reserve fund shall consist of only gold coin and bullion. Mr. Sherman also pro another to stop the coin- age of sliver dollars when the amount in the asury Teaches $30,000,000, exclusive ot those held tor the redemption of stiver certificates. Mr. Beck proposed an amendment to strike out the twenty, and make the redemption fund $100,- 000,000, ‘and Mr. Ferry proy an amendment to designate the fund simply as coin, without pre- fixtng either gold or silver. THE SENATE TABLES THE ARREARS OF PENSIONS RESOLUTION. ‘The Senate yesterday afternoon bya vote of 26 to 23 laid the Ingalls arrears df pensions resolution on the table. The bill to retire Gen. Grant will come up as unfinished business to-morrow. —+e-— ‘That “ Blaine and Brown ” Ticket. WHAT SENATOR BROWN BAYS. The attention of Senator Brown, of Georgia, was to-«lay called by the Stan reporter to the state- ments going the rounds that a possible presiden- tal tleket of Blaine and Brown would loom uggin Heut-nant ‘the next campaign. “Some time ago,” sald Senator Brown, ‘1 wrote a letter in which I said that I would vote for the next demo- cratle nominee for governor of Georgia and for the next democritic presidential nominees, Mr. Blaine could hardly be « democratic nominee for President. and upon what I have announced as my intention I cou'd neither be on the same Ucxet with him or vote ior hin@. stand by what I have feces declared as my intentions. There is no necessity whatever, in my opinion, for going out- side the democratic party tor candidates. The party should be of itseif alone.” In rey toa question as to the IIberal movement in Mr. Brown sald that he never thought ‘that it accompush anything, and that It was further rippled by the fact thai the republicans of the state are ‘Hghting each other, in He argued that ; ountry, without | WASHINGTON TOC MR. CORCORAN. A High and Deserved Tribute. ‘The reception given last evening by the Wash- ington Art Club and many prominent citizens of Washington to the most noted, distinguished and beloved citizen of the District of Columbia, Mr. W. W. Corcoran, at Masonic Temple, was one of the most notable and beautiful parties ever given in Washington, surpassing In the tasteful decora- tions of the hall and rivalling in all other respects the Charity Ball of last Thursday evening. It was conceded, indeed, that among the large balls given, in public halls here within twelve years nore have surpassed this party, which pleasantly recalled that given on the opening of the Corcoran Art Gal- lery, at this time fn February, 1871, which, by a singular coincidence, was the last. time Ash Wed- nesday fell on February 22d, as t does to-day. Last night’s entertainment had its inception early tn the winter, when the Art Club, to which Mr. Corcoran had so long lent his name as President, and which he had in other ways so greatly aided and encoura: adopted a resolu- Uon to tender him a reception as a slight expres- sion of its sense of obligation. The project finally took tangible form in a large and handsomely engraved card of invitation, of which the follow- ing 1s a copy: ‘The company of —— —— is ally re- anestod nt ntion to be given by the citizens of Washington, under the auspices of the Washine- fon Art Club, "to Bir. W. W. Corcoran, ‘at Masonic Temple, on ‘Tuesday, the twenty-first day of Ieb- ruaty, “eighteen hunilred and eighty-two, at eisht o'clock p.in. COMMITTEE ON INVITATION AND RECEPTION: S. H. Kauffmann, ‘Theodore Roessle, H. A. Willard, B. H. Warner, Lewis J. Davis, C. M. Matthews, M. W. Galt, John Bartol, R. L. Hoxie, John A; Baker, Thomas J. Fisher, . L. Barber, H. D. Cooke, Fredcrick B.’ McGuire, Max We: L. A. Bartlett, Ph E. Middleton, Nathaniel Paixe, J. W. ‘Thompson, Crosby S. Noypa, Nathaniel Wilson, Samuel Norment, Gaideron Carlisle, Edward Tem pie, Wiliam Thompon, Josiah Dent, E. H. Miller, James B. Edmonds, R. T. Merrick, M. G. Emery. H. H. Dodge, ‘The favor of an answer is requested. ‘The beautiful room when thrown open to guests last evening presented a most attractive scene. Fhigs, shields and banners, tn great profusion. | adorned the walls; the windows were curtained wath jace and festooned with wreaths, while be- tween hung gilt cagestull of singing birds Col ored streamers reaching from the walls to the cen- tral chandelier crossed each other in such Wise 88 , to form a gay eanopy over the entire room. At the | head of the room the platform was furnished as a drawing-room and above it appeared the word “Welcome” in large letters of gold on a crimson back ground. The balustrade Was draped with red, white and blue, and along the s groups of potted plants, while the wall in the rear Was covered with flags and shields. The music gallery opposite Was also tastefully decorated with | gs nd Shields. ‘Tue hall and its elaborate and | appropriate decorations was in all respects a | Nilting setting for the memorabie scene in tn our | social annals when gentlemen and ladies from all sections of the country and representing every phase of polities assembled to show their respect, for the aged philanthropist who in December Last attained the age of 6% years. Knowing that it was the intention of the gentle- men giving the entertainment to have the recep- tion begin as early as possible, so that all unneccs- sary fatigue might be spared Mr. Corcoran, most | of the invited guests assembled quite prompuy, and before half-past elght o'clock the hall was well filled. All as they arrived passed up to the plat- form where Mr. Corcoran stood receiving, Mr. 8. H. Kauffmann, Vice President of the Club, aided by y. Thompson, Mr. Calderon Cartiste, Mr. F. and other members of the committee, making the forms) presentations to him. Mrs. Kauffmann, Mrs. 8.4. Merrick, Mrs. Hoxie, Mrs. J. M. Carlisle, Mrs -Ssrompson and Mrs. McGuire likewise assisted In receiving, while a number of other ladies in exquisite ball ‘costumes also were grouped upon the piatform. About nine o'clock, when the majority of the guests had assembled, Hon, James G. Blaine, who ad been requested by tho Slub to give in a few ‘Words some formal exnression to the feelings en- tertained toward Mr. Corcoran not alone by that organization, but by the citizens of Washington and the people of the whoie country, as well, was introduced by Mr. Kauffmann. Mr. Blaine spoke as follows: Mr. Corcoran: The Art Club of the city of Wash- inzton desire to manifest in this public manner their sincere respect for: ly, and their profound aprreciation of your Weraliy aid tuniticence a6 a patron of every jzood work. ve invited others Totake part with tan, amd’ others. stil’ tor Witsoe the reception, and to me ‘they bave assined the ag-eeable tuts, of ‘conveying to you an expression of the senti- ments which animate them. ine tilled threeeenre Years and ten with great phyvical and mental visor, and by reason of surviving now beyond fourscore Fgh, Tous life represents the life of the Nationgl Capi- —the foundation, the growth. the magnificent deve!- opment and atta: it Within thin District you were born, while Gen. wae yet living au the op- Poste shores of “the ._ Born in a feeble Repud- ic of five millions of peorle, whose Government at that Jitiod wae at best But e hopeful experiment, you have ved to bea citizen of one of the prondest and most Powerful nations ia the world. with more than fifty inil- lone of people, and with the fmperial domain of a con- Hinent for its posseaslon. A tife 40 prolonged, #0 full of Usefulness, illustrated so richly by good deeds, adorned by overy. private -virtne, distingtished for its spirit of benevo ence and fr more than princely charities, is fit- tingly crowned by the universa’ reepect and admiration of your fellow-citi: and with the esteem, the ven- eration and the affection cf your personal friends. ‘The Art Olub bids you weleozi6, and presents you to this assemblage cf yourfrien¢s with the renewed expreasion. of their special gratitude for all you lave done to em Pellish the great city with which your name is indisol- ubly associated. “[Geueral and long ‘continued aD- plause. Mr. Corcoran was visibly and deeply affected by this public testimonial, 30 thoughtrully pro} and so successfully carried into execution. He could not trust himself to express his feelings, but rave to his friend Mr. Merrick, in manuscript, the few words he desired to say, in reply, and which that gentleman read, as tollows: “Grateful to you, my Gear air, for the eloquent words you have spoken, and grateful fo the peovie of Wash- ington and the Washiugton Art Club for this beautifal manifestation of their kindness, I can only say, from the depths of my. to one and to all, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you. Shortly after the addresses were concluded Mr. Corcoran, accompanted by Mrs. Blaine, was escorted, with othersof the distinguished company present, to the supper room, where an elegant and untedus repast Was spread, And which was not only greatiy enjoyed, but highly praised by all in attendance, Following this, Mr. Corcoran and his party returned to the platform, where many other guests, who had arrived in the interval, were pre- sented to him. At this paint the Vice President of the Club, surrounded by a number of its members and many of the others in attendance, presented to Mr. Corcoran a large and elegantly bound album-portfoilo, handsomely embellished with a silver mon of his own initials, with the fol- Jowing brief address: Mr. Conconan: I am by the active mem- bers of the Washington Art Club to present to you, on treir behalf, this portfolig, whieh contains an oriinal drawiug from the hand of each one of them. ‘They ask you to ac evt it, not because, the they can tis way diccl itade they, ‘individus Oe Arh "but ass Wight there Ot Seer eereened of Art, but as a ir pel regard ‘and sffection; and they beg you to keep it aa a yisible reminder of ‘am occasion which has afforded to themselves and their friends unmeasured pl-asure. Af it be found to lack amg. quality which « tribute from Artt> Art'a most liberal and judicious patron should possess, Ibex you, om: Sf thos: for whom I speak. to believe thit auch want is mot due to any need in-ynration or desire én their pert, and to remember that full hearts and over-mas ering emotions sometimes take somewhat from the cunning of suman hands, Among the many choice totiets noticed durin; the evening were those of General Brews ster’s wife, who riped_ moire antique. draped with black Brussels lace, and Rep- resentative Bingham’s wife, who wore ‘a superb satin brocaded in Lt and trimmed with broad bands of tiko aocompanted her husband, tae Speak ‘Who acco T e er, wore black velvet relieved with fine point lace. Mrs. 8. H. Kauffmann wore black velvet with tront of helotrope satin, adorned with cascades of lace; ee ee, Mrs. Merrick wore colored combined with camiinal red velvet. Mrs. J. M. Carlisle wore black Bik. Mra. Ricketts wore black velvet trimmed ong Set passe- lazen, Who was a her hus- menterie, Mrs. Hi band, the chief signal » Wore pale blue satin who was with her —_, “ae most eon nite Presider wore a mi ming wi satin. The ni id Mr. Corcoran the unusual compliment of at- nding the Feception, and among other dis. Unguished and well known persons present were: Ghlet Justice Walte, Justice and Mrs. Field, and Ae eg ab an ir nieces, Garcelon and Miss Martin; ry and Mrs. Hunt; the wife of Senator Biair and the Misses Balch, of New Hampshire; Mrs. J. G. Blaine and Miss Dodge; Mr. the ‘Misses Robinson; Con- troller Knox; Drs. Lineoin, ‘Toner, Tyler and Beale; Mr. Cresswell; tative bingiey, Mrs. Dingléy and Mrs. Hooper; Senator Rollins: Colonel Mrs. Irish; Capt. Bi hend and Wife; Mr. and Mrs, Moore and Miss J and Mrs. Keith; Mr. and Mrs. Miss Thompeon; Speaker, White; Professor and Mra, Mra. Story and her J. ©. G. Kennedy; Mr. and Mrs. ©. '8. Noyes; Representatives Robinson (N._Y.), Tucker and wife, and Burrows and@ wife! Representative Neal; Mr. and Mrs, Rudolph Kauft- mann; Commissioner and Mra. Raum; Senator and Mrs. Plumb; Senator and Mrs. Teller; Mrs. Hil- drop; Mr. and Mrs. W. BR. Shaw; Dr. ana Mrs. Barbarin: Mr. and Mra Fassett; “Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell; Senator and Mrs Vance; Mr. ‘Theo. W. Noyes ‘and Miss Noyes, and Miss Grace Hilborn; Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard, Mr. H. K. Willard: Mr. Arthur T. Brice; Mr. R. C. Ballantyne and Mtss Ballantyne; Mr.’and Mrs. Anthony Hyde; Prot. Berkau; Mr. and Mra. George C. Gorham: Hon, Eppa Hunton; Mr. and Miss Fitch; Mrs Dr. Walsh; Col. D. B. Ainger and wife; Col. Parker; Mrs Pomeroy, Miss Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. if, A. Wells; Treasurer, Mrs. and Miss Giltilian; Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Clephane; Gen. and Mrs. Henkle; Mr. C. E. and Miss Messer: Representative Dezendort ; Mra. and Miss Snead; Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Mac Leod; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Drew; Professors Baird, Siliman of Yale College, and Somers; Mr. and Mrs. George Kimball} Mr. and Mra Cla bene Mr. ; Mr. and Mrs. Nealey Mrs. Paige; Representative and Mrs. Farwell D. A. Chambers and Miss Granger; Dr. Hunter; Mr. and Mrs. Murdo Hampton; Dr. J. _C. Welling; Mrs. and Miss Scid— more; Mr. John Burnett and Mr. En Paymaster Doyle; Mr. , Jenkins; Judge : Paxton, Mr. Richard Smith, Miss Prof. and Miss Newcomb; Miss Mildred Lec and Mrs. Geo. W. Rouzeé; Mr. Speer, of the York World; Rev. Dr. Paret_ and Mrs, d Helena McCarthy; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitne Mr. Charies Glover; Rey. Dr. Sunderland Mrs. and Miss Colburn; Rev. Dr. Banow: Oe and Mrs. A. Dancing, Which commenced before ten o'clock, was kept’ up merrily until 12, when the gay throng separated happy not only in what the ¢ tertainment w In itself, but In what it was in- tended to signif; mette and Lieut. Danenhower. ‘The following letter was received by tie Secre- tary of the Navy on the 20th inst. from Mr. Hof | man, U.S. Charge d’ Affairs at St. Petersburg, | giving the reason why Melville was putin co:m- mand of the third boat, instead of Danenhower, and {t will be seen there is notlingin tt upon which to base the unfounded ru;nor regarding the alleged temporary loss 07 reason on account of the deprivation of sight: LEGATION OF THE U.S., St. PET February 2, 82. Sin: I received from Lieut. Danenhower last evening the following tel “Explain follow- Ing Secretary Navy: Melville is in command with written orders which cover case of separetion. My | eyes being disabled, captain ordered me tn si list against ny will and protest. I was retutued in boat to assist in navix: m and seamanship. On reaching blue water my eyes became bette ‘Teok boat safely through gale and to Lena riv without boat compass or tustmiment. Twas the first man to start tn search of comrades and to | spread the news among Che natives, betore Ne or Nindermann were found. I Meiville for general welfare of | my utmost.” I am here in ot orders. Ocullst here says left eye will be well ina few d water, and woitld lose my ri Tean be very useful in suis Know the ground. This si Thave been censuratt from P. sponsible before court for tru JOuN As this telegram seemed t) be rater of a pe sonal than public nature, Tdld not think it worth | While to telegraph it to you In full, but lest inju tice might be done in any quarter to a deservi officer, Who had obeyed orders under trying clr cumstances, and who had Jost an eve in the Vice, I thought {t well to send you a short t as follows: “Danenhower reports put on si account of eyes, left one ruined, other near Melvilie put in command, onlered me here; Knows, ground ; useful summer sea Your telegram of Yesterday has been received and forwarded, to Tread as follows: “Two officers willbe sent. If your health admits remain and continue the search tor missing parties.” . Tam, sir, respectfully your obedient servant, WICKHAM HOFFMAN. Hon. W. H. Hunt, Secretary of Navy. Se Le ‘The Mining Engineers, ANNUAL CONVENTION AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM. | The annual meeting of toe American Institute | of M slug Engineers was opened at the » Museu building last evening, tue aivenda ing very large, Mr. Wm. Metcalf, of Pittsburg, resident of the institute, occupied the chair, r. T. M. Dronn acted as secretary. General man, on behalf of the regents of the Smitiisonian | Institution, delivered a felicitous opening address, | and was followed by Major J. W. Powell, chairman | of the local committee of arrangements, who | made an address of Welcome. At tie close of the exercises the members of the institute repulred to | the residence of Major and Mrs. Powell, on M | street, Where a reception was given in their honor. There were many distinguished guests present. PROCERDINGS TO-DAY. A second meeting was held in the lecture-room | of the National Museum this morning at hulf-past | ten o'clock. Papers were read by R. F. Lolseau, of | Philadelphia, upon the process ior making arti | cial fuel from anthracite and bituminous coal | dust, and the applicability of the process to the utilization and solidification of the sticking ILz- nites of the west; W.H. Adams, upon coal in northern Mexico; J. C. F. Randolph, of New York, upon the new mill for ‘the Batopilas’ Mining Com- | uny, of which A. R. Shepherd is veneral superin- | endent; Henry M. Hour, upon comparative efti- Clency of fans and ‘positive blowers, and C. Roney, of Philadelphia, upon a new ore puive: After the rearing of each paper opporiunity was | ven to the members present to remarx upon and liscuss the subject. git eye to find De Lon er search for Chip ent made bec att Heid The Washington Monument Society. ANNUAL MEETING TO-DAY—RE-ELECTION OF OF- FICERS—HON. GEORGE BANCROFT ELECTED A MEMBER, ‘The regular annual meeting of the Washington | Monument Soclety was held at 12m. to-day In the Corcoran building, present Mr. W. W. Corcoran, General William MK. Dunn, Dr. D. B. Clarke, Judge Walter 8. Cox, Colonel dames G. Berret, Dr’ Welling, Mr. Horatio King and Dr. J. M. Touer. ‘The bo.rd proceeded to the election of oMcers for the ensuing year. On motion of Colonel Berret the present officers were unanimously re-elected. Mr. Corearan, first vice president: Hon. R. C. Win- throp, second vice president; J. B. H. Smith, esq., treasurer; Horatio King, secretary. ‘The accounts of the secretary and of the treasu- rer, respectively, for the past year were presented, and referred to Messrs. Edward Clark an Hora: Uo King as a committee to examine and report | upon them. ‘The chair appointed Mr. King, Gen’l | Dunn and Dr. Toner a committee on behalf of the society to regard the Interests of the society be- | fore Congress, Dr. Welling, owing to other duties, declining to serve. It being absolutely necessary that Congress should make the annual approprii- tion towards the completion of the monument much earlier than the ust] time for granting It to avoid any suspension of the work, the committee Will press the matter on the attention of ConaTess ‘The vacancy occasioned in the membership by the death of Dr. Chas. F. Stansbury was an- nounced, and J Cox and Dr. Welling ap- pointed ‘a committee to prepare and report sult able resolutions respecting his loss to the board and to the community. ‘The name of Hon. George Bancroft having been asa successor to Dr. Stansbury, he was unanimously elected a member, and the secretary directed to advise him of it. The board then adjourned. ‘There was gen- eral satisfaction with the progress which has been made in the construction of the monument, and the belief was expressed that Congress would nize the importance of promptly making the needed appi riation for he enstlug years ‘work before the end of the session. A BrakeemaN Loses His Foor.—This morning, about 9 o'clock, as Henry Miller, ‘a brakesinan on. a freight train of tne ey and Fotomas all Toad, Was attempting to jump off at New Jersey avenue, he fell ‘and ‘the wheels Passed over one foot. He was taken to his residence, No. 938 C street south’ and Drs. Ford and Bowman amputated the foot. ——— GUrTEAU anD His Boox.—Guiteau yesterday gave & letter to Mr. Chas. H. Reed, who visited him at the Pmgivlten) in nao: coal his usual ue eae ments about autographs and photographs, said: ea $ on going: to republish my book “The ith.” ‘Mr. Col has only copy the revised edition. I wish you would see him and get it. Should he decline to ee aoe Cox. Twantit long enough to obtain & proof of it, at least. T ublish it on my own account, and ‘sell it for $1.! 1 FcHereges it will sell well. 10 will make 150 pages. Please also see the best book- Maker in the city, and tel! him to see me about doing the work. I want to (a it out atonce. I notice you had my notes ” Guitéau seems to have fully regained his apj ite, and has recently, in consequence of ng his stomach, been brought to such a condi G eects ree 2 3 every doing some ing. fae A Navat Boarp.—Rear Admiral J. L. Worlen, Capt. F. M. Ramsay and Commander N. H. Far- | and Walte | without an amendment of the Constitution. WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY, How the Day wan Observed at the Capital City. The one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birthday of George Washington, who now lives as the chief figure in the hereic age of our country, fell this year upon @ day when nature seemed to puton her gayest garb in honor of the occasion. AS the day has been constituted a legal holiday in the District, Uncle Sam's offices and workshops were closed, and there was a general suspension of business in the city. The flag to whose glory George Washington nth bw floated gafly in the sunlight on th building. There was no gen day. The District artitlery the Oldest Inhab old style at the City 8 the W Light Infantry Corp and the Capital City Guards paraded in the afternoon. The Oldest Inhabitants Celebrate. Tt was twenty minutes past eleven o'clock tts morning when Mr. Jenkin the Olest Inhabitants’ Assoclitlon, rapped vigor- orously on the clerk’s desk tn tae Supreme Court room atthe City Hall. There wasa gathering of old gentlemen there, upon whoa the fil len top of every bration of Ue A salute at noon, the day tn good portralt of George Washincton, back of the cllet Justice's chair, looked down apparently with mui Serenity and satisfaction that his incinory sh be cherished so proudiy of the District. Among president, Mr. Jenkins T! treasurer, Se James Godd: Drew, Michael ‘Thoma Ss. L. Knowles, Re: If, Young, Geo. 1. Hit Emery, Wm. omas, Une m phim Mast, M9. Parker, Capt |, Benedict Milburn, Edwin M ish, Wim. i, Tenney, AsboroN, Th filled thet all and BC ‘Out- How tn ar, howe cls ahd sat sem Such s aston of mach merr'nvent am the older gentlemen present, and an old joke whien never falls (o get a laugh is for some whiite-heined sire to refer to anottier in & tone Of Weck conte as “a boy” ora “ young fellow.” THE CHAIRMAN AND THE ORATOR, So the assembly was in a very good humor when Mr. Thomas rapped upon the desk. Mr, C the secretary, being absent, Mr. Was chosen to perform his duties. This arra: nent had no sooner been i: than the orator the dey, M appeared in the apt chamber ase. Mr. Bradley, who wore 2 =| on his lappel and bad Lis spectacies Uirown. back on bis forehead, was assigned soul of honor beside the president. RELICS OF TH Mr, William H. Tenn ‘ashington, presented to the association a $5 note of Georgetown Importing and Exporting compans of date 18 ed by Henry Foxhall, present he firm sh 1 1 Georgetown mi Eltsha Ric OLDEN TIMES. of Riggs & tile nin v2 The oa to Bir. Tenn THE FAREWEL Capt. Godderd few well chosen pre turned at the thr d when it tered by George Washington, they Lister bent forward with sttent ve ui then broke out in applause pliment to Capt. God- y tine, as to the adird tntsicd THE ADDRESS. Mr. Thomas then introda¢ day Mr. Joseph H. Bradiey. that he wasin no condition to sy however, the oldest native citizen of having been born March 22. 180%, aud he took cppertunity, as perhaps the last he would have, address the citizens of Washingt tien read bis ad@xess, which was mar: only by the pure spint Of patriotism which per- vaded it, but was a rheto?ical effortof a fine order, He was frequently applauded. Mr. Bradley gave a review of Gen. Washtuzton’s life, and an ‘adinirable analysis or his characte After referring to the adoption of the clause In the Constitution referring to THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 4 SEAT OF GOTERTMENT, Mr. Bradley said: “Under an act of Congress at {ts first session, Gen, Washington being President, he was authorized to accept grants from the states of Maryland end Virginia tor_a perm nent t of government for the United States, dit “is plain fm the discussion in the convention and e settled rules of construction that no change can be made 1n It t tempts have been made from Ume to time to re- move it, but they have proved vain and fecble, But that is not all, Consress directed a. plan of the city to be laid out, and submit. | ted to the President for his approval, and then become a _ fixed law. ” This too, was done, and the original plan, with his autograph, still exists in the archives of the com- | missioner of public buildings. These have been the subject for ridicule and sarcasm, abuse and criticism, Dut now as they are being deveioped by buildings, pavements and trees, they show the Judement, sound and pure taste of hita who approved Unem, and that this fs to be THE MODEL CITY OF THE WoRLD. Nor ts this ail, Congress incorporated “The City of Washington” not Washington city, giving to Itby preeminence the name of {ts fllustrous founder. Not only do not yourselves, but so far as you can, let not others draw down this name from {ts high purpose of transmitting bis nan to future ages, to unborn milions, who will assoclite it with the father of his country. him, more than all others, we owe the fact th this'city is the permanent seat of government of the United States, and that it ts the City of Washington.” Mr. Bradley spoke for three quarters of an hour. Mr. Thomas then thanked the people in the assembly for their presence. He asked that wien the society again “assembled, on the Fourth of duly, they would meet them again, Mr. Tenney moved the thanks of the soclety to Mr. Bradley, Whoin he termed the “Washington of our society,” and to Capt. Goddard. ‘The motion was carr ‘The gathering then dispersed. WASHINGTON IN SCRIPTURAL PROPHECY. A strange looking old gentleman in a linen dus- ter, who gave his name as F. W. Sprague, of Rhode Island, as the people were pass! them in the rear of the court chamber, where be had a queer looking chart suspended on the wall. The purposs of his address seemed to be to show that a Scriptural prophecy had been fullfilled in George Washington. The chart bad on one side a full length portrait representing Washington, and on the other a fig- ure of a man whose identity was not clearly made known, while between these figures were sketches of various zoological specimens, one of which was said by the speaker to represent the white horse on which Washington passed under the triumphal arch at Trenton. ‘The Military Paradcs, Etc. ‘The Washington Light Infantry Corps signalized the day by appearing on parade for the first time ‘since the reorganization of the corpsasa battalion. ‘Phe corps was formed at the armory, a little after three o'clock, and moved over the following line of imarch, to the time of martial music, furnished by the second artillery band: Pennsylvania avenue to 17th street, lo G Street, to 22d street, to K street, to the open space in front of the Arlington Hotel, where a battalion review was held. The Washington Cadets and the Capital City Guards, the two crack colored militany organiza- tions of the city also turned out this afternoon, and, after a review in front of the Arlington, pa- Traded to 15th street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to 3d, to 10th, to F, to 12th, to K, to 15th street, to Massachusetts avenue, to 16th, to K, to Farragut ‘Square, Whence they marched to their armories, NOTES OF THE DAY, In the public schools yesterday afternoon exer- cises were held commemorative of Washington's ge The day was also celebrated in advance at Hill college, Ellicott city, Maryland, where a fine literary and musical program was carried out, ‘The courts are all closed to-day, but there were @ number of clerks around the court house to ith darting a au. Us” poly leaded "hak cai a dirk. a guilty, sar.” Boyle, of the seventh pre- cinet. testified to on 34 ‘street, between E and F, 2bout 3 oc} ‘this morn- ing, acting: @ burglar, and as there neighborhood, ‘under arrest ons cton, and on 3 him foun 5 wrote and tot, dso much | ington | is Thomas, president of | ced as the oratorat the | Mr. Bradley stated | x Out addressed | Telegrams to The Star, a BARAGING STORMS AND FLOODS, a 1O8S OF LIVE AAD PROPERTY, TNT QHADLAUGH EXPELLED FROM THE HOUSE : OF COMMONS. - The Grent Pioeds in the West. LIVES LOST AND PROPERTY UESTROVED IN SEVERAR ERATES AND MES. GARTIELD. SEATED. Crvcrnwatt, February At Go'clock last night ine river tallies slowly after hava stood four hours a B8 {ect6 iuchea At Ooi | ithad fallen an tue supposed to be re with all the i, were busy | faltiag halt an inch perp | The ay | the waters mod of IMT, | and rising manutactos ries heve be thrown owt 1 wors. rising Fr. hear Burlington, 0 duriag the high wind. AU Tray, 1 Was os high asin IMT. The broken and Uhe waters The distilleries m Chem. Floss at $90,000. ‘The e distilleries in Covinge The Newport sas : 5 18 endangered. The overnow sWater have eut off commu ap ort and Covington, Hay Increase Ki SILghtiy U Evansviire, Va, on the Obty river Was wrecked Hoar tid Were Grown: leHCe CRAG » women and @Re from_ points ° story of i, and in sleet. "The on were ty Washed out ‘The rom river foods, will net Scriods fneonventence 18 the Ohio and uisastrous effect rhe results of Lib every dite . Feivuary 2- f ave Deen g 1 Peports we ne done over the Wabash Line Decstur, Wabesh business ts » Decatur and Evansvilleand the Tilinois « . “pol at Lais ctty 4 alt day. aus Walch wer 6 yester. a8 sorte vst night het Twe brit Ine, On The © INNATI. O. eon noch OF OB tween here and ts clear aud yw that the sin here, Dat tthe worst ts ecneral situauon, THOCLLE 1 Losxnos, ich will be ead A wn p iy xl oUt to hum, | SANDOWN Ral DON, Febru. ry 2 — Vat Sahjown Park Clay first sport owe erand prize, distance cone of and was Won ive rold bay colt Ay.syenr-old roid bay horse Fale ccheli’s fiveayeare © betting Jas Guard, 7 to Falmouth, cn. ma Berlin to maarek's. no offal Lust s SYR tia that Barbosa has intros haiaber of Deputies, i Portugal om us need fear Ne would be alle to re. ich a footing as ats of thelr colonies, To would become ceptors and Uhe Spanish Amerie PD FROM PARLIAMENT. Feoraary ih Ser Steltord Norte eXerliiug Mr. Brodivugh from the MuLons Las passed by a vote of BL ean republic |, BRADLALGM Ex: cote’s ma) House or € to 8. os Municipal Elections in Penasytvanias ‘TITUSVILLE, Pa., February 22—Tae democrats Jat tee ‘ction here yesterday elected Jsines B, Caldwell, toasorand J. 1. Smitey, con- troller, by Iams morities ‘The republican’ cane fidate’ for treastirer was Lot conte | publican® ele-ted four gator 1 valnen, KANTO February 22 Powderty, joobed mayor yesterday by 1,000 mas jority Tepublican eket wae elected. > | over Georg | Ex-Confederates and “irs. Garfield. B Linetl rep.) The rex RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATRY PRESENTED. “rs, James Sewwartz, the conted cow! et in| | feet square, | ind In x ee cal riy Mong. as i of Gen ‘the ju t | you tais memor Ly Mite OUF Volwes In ce 3 nuncudae nted dead with Ui "many | thonsands or mon people. The occasion ‘alled for eh sentient i painful in tts pcliONs, ALG ws Tully deplored by the people mth as Ly these ot any other section of the country. Tie ndaniuiiy With which these | resolutions Were passed NM | veyed therein =pewk 1 | Whic and you can Test assured, « voleed the tribute of all the old soldiers o | South lo tie st ing worth of the late Presi- dent” _ Suicide of a Lawyer. New Yous, Fevruary 2—The body of a well dressed losting in Ub rat the Toot of 3 h j and wus s | young Brook yn. IL 15 belleved that he cide during a temporary eberration of mind. = Indian “Murders in the Northwest. | DEPREDATIONS EY CANADIAN RED SKINS ON ‘THIS EIDE OF THE LINE. WIinxerea, Max., February 22—A telegram from Batteford siys there is a lance camp of Blackfeet Inlians at U of Rad Door and the Souta Branca. They have kilied 14 cattle supposed to bejoug to the Conchrane cattle rapehy five belonging’ ta Pierre Lavalle. It further rex ports thot the bloods have killed Over 100 head at the samme ranch. In Bow Kiver county an Ameri can Whisky trader was shot while trading with the Blackfect. Maxume Patris and his brother were found dead with two Americans close be side thelr wagons, supposed to have been killed by the Indians, AL Crow Creek. reservation, Dakota, the Sionx stole 390 head of horse. They Were followed across the line and the horses re covered. ‘The American authorities tute making prisoners of Gie owners of the animals They have been set free, but thelr honses coutinue on “the American tide: Reports say that the Blackfeet tcuk Inspector Dickens prisoner, and atter a few days he was released by Superaitea- Gent Crozier and bis party. ‘The Chester Exph DEATH OF ANOTHER VICTIM—MASING 18, Curstrr, Pa. Fevruary 2.—Francis Oaks, an other of the victims of the Jackson's fireworks ex- ploston, died unis inornt ts skUll Was crushed and his’ right leg wes bernod nearly to a ‘and he has sufferel great egony since the & ‘This swells the Ust lo 18. Wim. Cowan, who was trightfully wounded at Uhe same time, is much worse Unis morning, the wounds havi burst open. The coctors proposed to remove bis Jaw bones, but he ts now wo weak to undergo the operation, and Lis death ts momentarily expected. A Suicide and a Fatal Accident. New Youk, February