Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1882, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th &., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘Tax Evexme Stan is served to subscribers tn the eity by carrier, op their own account, at 10 centa per Seek, or 4d cents per month. Copies at the counter, tenteeach, By mall postage prepaid—60 cente s mont, Gee sear, $6, ac montha, $3. {Entered nt the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as pecond-claae mail watter.) ‘Tue Weexir Stan—published on Friday—$? a rear Portege prepmid. Six months, $1; 10 copies for $15; 20 Copies for #2 F240 mail sutecriptions must be paid in advance: Bopaper sent longes than js paid for. Bates of advertise made known on application. Che Ve 59—N® 9,014. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1882. TWO CENTS. LNDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR ith page. Ist page. Sth paca th poge. 4th pace. Boanpixe— ei Beinpens’ Serre Crry Irems—8th page. Cousrny Reac Estare—4th page. Deatns—Sth and 8th pages, ‘CATIONAL—4th page. PINaNciAt Fare Surriirs— Fox Rest (Rooms) For Rest (Houses)—4th pag For Rext (Miscellaneous)—4th page, For Sane (Miscellanecus)—4th page. For Save (Houses)—4th page. GENTLEMEN'S Goovs—Sth page. HovuseFurRNisuines—Sth page. Lapies’ Goone—8th pare. Lost axp Fouxp—4th page. - List oF Lerrens—3d page. LecruRes—8th pare. Mower To Loan—4th page. Mrvicat, &c.—7th page. PrnsoxaL—4th page. PROFESSION AL—4th pace. Pianos axp OnGaxs—7th page. Prostcs, Exounsios, &c.—Sth page RarLroaps—6th page. Retiiovs Norices—Ist page. Srectat Notices —Ist page. SrectaLtres—4th page. Sreamens, &c—6th page. Sare Devosrr—8th page. Sewixe Macarees—Sth page. ‘THE Trapes—6th page. Uspertaxers, &c.—5th page. ‘Waxtep (Help)—4th page. Waste (Situations) 4th page. ‘Waxtep (Honses)—4th page. Wastep (Miscellancous)—4th page. SPECIAL “ie NOTICES. _ pe 2 Ces. BUILDING ASSOCIATION, —Thoso are is the best associations that are permanent in their character; the expense, delays and losses resulting from «up are all avoided, and the society is kept up to ite full force and usefulness. As they are the very shedinm for earning interest, on mouthly savings, and. for obtaining loans to acquire real estete, there is no om Why a2 association should not go on continuou: Fy, atorditue Uiowe faci ities that are ‘uct tobe had an iy other way. THE PERPETUAL BUILDING AS- RGCIATION is the best’ yet devised, and hae attained t success; affords the cheapest loans; interest paid deporitors annually if desired ia permanent and mal od by the most experienced men, and is every way re fable: books always open for taking of sharen; psy- Jnenta, in advance realwaye acceptable. Fifth month- 615 7th stre vablic invited to see our way doing business. AUM, 416 ith strvet: E. M. LAWTON. treasurer, dis uureing clerk War Department, or JOLN COOK, sec- c>. LINCOLN POST, No. 3, G.A.R.—REQUEST. “<3 | ed to aaseunble at 1003 Kast Capitol p.m, Fade, Louis Morrny. Nowniform. P. BODIE, 8. V.0., Com’ Post, 224-2t° |e ‘THE LATE FIRM 0! ‘TANSBURY & = MU Acamers and Solicitors of Patenta, Stansbury, the curving ex, Mr. HENRY B. Bic tinsacd of nd Sy Wing oh of the late frm and receive aj] moneys due them, and who will —— said busin in conjunction with meeting WE! DAY EVENING, March 1, Isx2, r rident, ©. C. DUNCANSON, dD; CHARLES retary, 618 12th +troet northweat. SUNDAY, 26tn inst. to attend funeral of our late Com? B, Adjutant. “a Daring been dissolved hy the death of Mr. Chas. F derigned, who are authorized to settle up the business the name and style of VOORHEES & Seedise, Wanna St. VOoRMEES SFE idee, Washington, J. HL. Cae SINGLETON £25-3¢ tS ™ DEDICATION OF THE TABERNACLE, Sth street, bet. B street and Virginia avenue s.w., WILLIAM W. HICES, Minister, ‘Will take place on NEXT SUNDAY MORNING, (Feb- ruary 26th at 11 o'clock. Hicks will presch the feruion. The public are invit 22-48 FURNISH INDUSTRIES, NOT ALMS.—BE- oient citizens of the District of Colunhia who rove of the practical wethods cf the Aveciayed are urgent juested to sive orders for eal ‘Plain Ladies and Gentomen's Under wear. n’é Clothing, Household Sewing, Kuitting, ic Service, Washing by the Domestis hour or i Sere ee work woman can do, to the Woman's ee Depurtuient of Associated Charitice, 1418 F E O¥ PHARWACY. M. E course of Analytical in on MONDAY BVENING, 27th fom ‘Th ‘2D. ‘Treasurer, For ticket 1101 KE ‘DRY Goons, 930 7th street northxest. ‘New French and Scotch Gi Just opened; beat qualities a2 low prices, Satins, and Rhsdames, extra good values. th page. i ew. subscriptions taken by the | RIAN CHURCH, NA. vices at I1_a.m. and 6'p.m. prayer 6:0 p.m. =U IVERSALIST CHURCH, Sermon by the Pastor, ev. ‘Humau Nature.” Suuday Se! . CHERCH, COT pwchool. ‘11 a. m.. the sailor boy, 4p. m., younic Major Huil. 7:30 p is? pales Hall, Pennsylvania avende, between 20 and southeast. “The object of the meetings is a weekly re- iuembrance of the death of Messiah in the use of bread ‘and wine, as the emblerus of his broken body and shed blood, anil t expound, the holy seriptares, which show are invi the way of ‘Life. Publ ‘No col- lection. it eS Pore, PRESBYTERIAN CHU street, between Jo rea F. Keicy, pastor.—Preaching to-morrow at Communion 4 p.m. No eveuins rervice. School at 9: Strangers are welcome. 1t MIZPAH BAND.—THE MIZPATL \day Afternoon meet S SF will bola its regular Su tng ‘To-morrow at3p.m., in the Chspel of the ¥. M. C. A., 804 E atreet northwest. Brother CHas. Lansox will conduct the meeting, to which all are cordially in- Yited. Come. at [ eS", THE BETHANY SABBATH SCHOOL M. & Ing and Sunday Evening Service will be omitted next Sunday, February 25th, on account of repairs fat the Chapel, 19th uid C strocta northwest. = DEDICATORY SERVICES AT THE NINTH Street, Methodixt Protestant Church, Sunday Morning, Febrnary 2th, at 11 o'clock. ‘The President of the Conference, Rev. T. D. VALIANT, aecisted by 5 Dutwknovsk. D.D., editor of’ “Methodist Protestant,” Baltimore, Md., and the Pastor will con- duct the éxercises. Hev. 8. B. SUTHERLAND, D.D. member of Ecumenical’ Conferen d Pustor of Georgetown Station, wil! preach at 7:30 pam., after whieh the Lord's Stipper will be administered, ind an opportunity given to ail who desire to unite with the re ch - B—The above exercises will take place irrespec- tive of weather. Public cordialiy invited. it* PHILIP fre ALL SOULS’ CH U-S* comer 14th and L streets—KEv. ETT Hace, of Boston, will occupy the Morning at 11 a.m. pm. | | iF; Sr SEPA | OP comer Nui | tosiocros S011 a : Dee | Dower. ‘Chure in evening ou account of | Union meeting of YMC. A. Grand concert by the Rossini Choral Society church on Wedne=day evening next. it" 873° ST. ANDREW'S PROTESTANT FPISCOPAL $-5° Mission, 216 14th street, near Boundary. Rev. J. Owex Dousey, aesistant minieter in chance. ing services discouti Sunday school 3 p. T. HALL, Pastor. (UNITARIAN), ustal. Evening prayer 4p-m. on and sfter Februsry 26th. A converted Christian Indian will address the Sunday echool To-morrow. bid VERMONT AVENO E Pe ik, pestor.-—§ be Sunday school a€ 9:30. Seats all HOLY-CROSS CHURCH, CORNER MASSA- ghnretts avenne and 18th ‘etreet.—Lenten ser Mating, 9 a.m. ; Litany end Holy Com- wensoug abd Lectare, 7:30 p.1, .; Litany, 12 m.; Vespers, 4:50 D. Holy Couimunion, Wednesday end free. viors— mm. CNDRY M. E. CHU €-© ctreets.—io-morrow the partor. Re Wann. | Mieionary annivens ercises and singine by the Sacra, of Hinois Mg ae VERNON PLACE M. t South, corner 9th and K streets northw Preaching Bunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., by the | Pastor, Rev. W. P. HARBIson, Public invited. B 'T VERNON PLACE MISSION, ODD tows’ Hall, 8th street eoutheast, y Yard.— junday at 11 a.m. anc 30 p.mn., by Rev. ig Elder. Buuiday ‘choo! ai W. F at 7 ‘p.m, with ex: Address by Mon, D. is a . Ry unday echoo!, 9:30 a.m.; preeching, 11 a.m. Baptism at the clwe of the vervice.. In the evening a iawn reeting of the First Coneregational, Fourth Pres. byterian, St. Paul's Lutheran and Calvary Baptist urchas, under the auspices of the y tian Ammociation, commencing at 7: . Ad- Greaves by prominent epeakers. You are cordially in- ‘ited to any of the above 2; itments. [2p ANNIVERSARY OF THE. CONGR L = Temperance Soc my f ‘at the Metropolitan Presby- tenan Church, on Ospitol Hill, 4th and B streets south- Guet, To-morrow Even: $0 O'elock. Brief uddreeees ice STRONG; Kepres- ntatives ; SMITH, of New York: Noxcross, seachusetts; MILLER, of Pennsylvania; UrpE- of Obio; Commisaioner Puice, Comptroller NCE, and others. JOHN W. CHICKERING, Secretary. SAMWL S. SHEDD, 409 97m SrRerT“Nontawzst. PLUMBING, FURNACPS, RANGES, _TINNING, MANTELS AND GAS FIXTURES. Jobbing in all of the above Brauches. SP Esuptares Funsmuep sou New Wore. ta Baier, 631 15th street, Corcoran Building, 8 Agency for Mitchell, Vance & Co., Kew York. ea rable Gan Lights &e., he. ial6 = 531 15th street. > FRESH BOVINE VIRUS. NEW ENGLAND VACCINE COMPANY. DAILY SUPPLIES. W. G, MILBURN, PuaRMacter, 1429 Pennsy!vania avenue. E TAMFS MoH, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN BUILDING SUPPLIES, ‘162i New York avenue, near the 1: Departinent, Ww, D.C. Bartlett, Hayward & Co,"« Architectural Iron Work. Ma- Semen gine Mata Bar neat ae Portiand Cement. on a13-3un __ATTORNEYS. T. EFITZ6E) D, oY fa, Corcoran Buliding, ctices in all the Courts. H. MILLEK, N Attorney-at-Law, * Rooms 6 and 5 Gunton Law Building, 472 Lowisisna avenue. SAYLES BROWN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, the past 14 years Rewister in Baukraptey for heD-C.), ty ial attention to Collections, Aesigt venta for R tof erediton sates of persons deceased. ing, Louisiang avenue. ENRY WISE GARNETT, ATTOENEY-AT-LAW, Columbian Law Building, Sth +/., bet. Dand F. 6,12 Wasnt D. JpA*Waro « uvreuixsoy, and the setuenent ice in Guaton Puild- Qald-Sra 817 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, BRANCH COE: NER EIGHTEENTH ANDP STREETS, DUPONT CIRCLE. FURNACES, MANTELS, &. Jobbing in all these lines. FOR PLUMBING, BANGES fl PALMER'S AMERICAN GINGER ALE. SOLD LY DEALERS AT $1 PER DOZEN PRINCIPAL DEPOT: 124 2TH STREET, WEST WASHINGTON. BAL C. PALMER (FF Televhonte connection. aio ARE ATTRACTIONS FOK THE LADIES aT CHK. RUPPERTS, NOS. 403 AND 405 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. Now on hand ifcent stock of new and buauti- GESHONS “Tae coveus, “SIDA” Waist LDERS, of different a itted GOODS, ef every Fancy Worsted Work and outfit for Infante, a ‘Children’s Laes, Satin and Velvet and Zephyr WORSTED ; Gecman KNIT- colors, ati ail kinds of Embroidered Raa Se po) ADIES CAN SAVE 25 PER SENT ox ‘FIRST- Veta, Thames, ot ‘street ‘aha Seas me MAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPEKANCE UNION will its usual Gospel Meetinw in Masonic Temple, corner 9th and F strects, on to- row (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Mra. WiLson, of Virsinia, and other will take part in service.” Mr. Gruson will lead musie on Coruet. Public cordially 5 WAUGH M.E. CHURCH, COR: and A strecets northeset, (seata free. )— Missi ary Day To-morrow (Snuday), February 20, 1882. Sermon by paetor, Rev. iLFoRD Downs, at 11 am. At7:30p.m., interosting exercises by the chil- dren and sddresees by Hon. W. 8. Shallenberyer, of Pennsylvania, and Mr. F. H, Cobb, of this city. Offer- for missions received at both services. At 8).m., sce,” by Airs. Dr. Mchendree Heilley aa ‘om (opr E STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, NEAR Gra street northwest. Preaching mt Tl a. m., by Hyarr burs, of Brooklyn, N. Y.: als, at ‘® Sunday-echool Concert, Singing and Re- Children; Addresses by Rev. Dr. Mir of and the Pastor rs Ee SEN JERUSALEM TEMPLE NonTH CAP- Ei street, near B.—Rev. Jabez Fo! r. Service at 11 ama. all free. a Pate METROPOLITAN M. E. CHURCH, CORNER Cand 4% streeta—The pasior, Rey. R-N, Barn, will preach at il a.m. and 7:30). m. Statement con- cerning debt; the very best af news. 1 WESLEY CHAPEL M.&. CHURCH, CORNER ECW sin sna streets nocinwort Peecking Tee morrow at Il a.m. by Rev, B. Paycox BRown; 7:30 p.m., by Rev. W.1.Mcaxngy. Missionary Amiiver- oF ge age SRL SS free; every body welcome. at Ep ONION. M,_E, CHURCH, 20ru STREET HF northwert, near Pennsylvania avenue. —Preach- agp Te a FO a cena. Praeaminue, 7:30 p. mn. “Haman Agency.” Sabbath nd 4 p.m! Alkinvited.” Seats free, enone pastor Il a. it, CGuiteel Puniahment’ Gort service; subject of lecture, ‘Capital ‘The sticudauce of ail the wenbers of the chureh b ear- nestiy requested at the morning service. 1st Tp rornts STREST METH. SEIS. CHURCH, between E aud G southoast.—Ans of | Woman's Foceign Missionary ev. Mrs. Hanrsoce will Come ear! ce, SABBATH SCHOOL CHILDREN'S AS Dedicetion of the Tavernacle will take piace TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by the Hey. Dr. SUNDERLAND and W- |W. Hrexs, mininter. Tuber acie building, on 9th ftreet, between B sirect and Virginia avenue. ‘The yrub- ic are invited. it (ip ES. GOVFRNOW NEL Wo Maine. will speak TO-MORKO ‘Telansdge Hall, at the Y. A. Goup Sonk Service. Kiibie class at Rooms 804 E 5:30, by Jour Bowns, teacher. TO CARPENTERS A) WARHINGTON. At the request of severai Master Buillers present on Wernestay Evening, 221, tire malect committee of 15,1 the interest ot Brotuerhood of Carpenters and Joiners, ¥ nested to cull ancther meeting for NEXT WED- SDAT EVENING, March Iut. at 73 oclork. at ichts of Pytiias’ Hall, corner 133 streut and Péan- eyl\ aia avenue. invited to. All Buniders cordial! attend. _F25-08t _ BY OKDEX OF COMMITTEE. c ATTEXTION, PAINTERS!—ALL JOUR- > men Painters ere requested to meet in Hr a eee tng, By order of Federation of Labor. iv SAM'L B BOYCE, Secretary. THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS "OF GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. 1477, G.U. O- of O.F.. will assetnble at their hall, F street,’ StiN- DAY MORNING, at 9 o'clock, to at tend the funeral of P.G. M. A. K. Manni, of Rising Sun Lodge, and meniber of the 8. C. Mee w. BI xa. W. C. COSTIN, P. 8. ae TB™, OOF BONN PIATT RESUMES HIS EDT- torial ‘connection with the SUNDAY CAPITAL to-morrow. Me also furnishes one of hia epicy letters. ‘Tae Carrrax to-morrow will bean uu ‘interest- imix one in all its department it MEMBEUS OF KISING SUN LODG! 1363. @. U. O. of O. F. Bereby nected asemble st ball southeast corner 9th and D streets Rorthwest, TU-MORKOW, at 9 o'clock a. m., to aend the f ot Brother P. "W.G. M. A. K. Mawwixe. Members of Sister in good are fra- By order D. A. H.C. MAXFIELD, terually invited (peas rite Ea pr For NG (pr Poe PELFOMING THE BREATH AFTER Use CASWELL, MASSEY & 60.'S COLNMYRER. A117 Broad O78 New — Fifth avenue New York, and Se CARPENTERS! We have to phueratean eae! be sold at to call aud examine | $96 of the Revised fon Washington News and Gossip. spbebals ‘THERE are 153 new advertisements in Tae STaR to-day. Power oF THE PosTMasTER GENERAL TO RE srcr Bips.—Attorney General Brewster has de- cited that the Postinaster Genersl, under section atutes, has discretionary power In the rejection of bids for postal service, even after all formalities have been complied with, 1f he has reason to believe that the bonds are worthless, DEPARTMENTS TO BE Crosep Monpay.—at the Cabinet meeting yesterday afternoon it was de- clded to close the exe artinents on Mon= ay next, at 11 o’clo°k a.m., in honor of the Gar- field memorial s¢ INCREASING THE Navy.—The House committee ‘al affairs has finally decided to recom- mend legislation for the construction of seven new vessels Of War asa nucleus for such a navy as the . government should have. It 1s de~ cided that six cruisers and one rua shoutd first be bullt, at an estimated cost of ten millions of dollars. SENATOR PENDLETON left last evening for OLio. He received a telegram yesterday morning from Cincinnatt announcing that his sister, Mrs. Dr. Dandrhige, had been stricken with ‘paralysis, which would probably result fatally. ‘Tne DaxoTa Farwers.—Senator Voorhees has recetved @ letter from a friend In Dakota saying that there ts not one farmer {n ten who desires the adinission of any portion of that territory as a state, and that there is not a single farmer in the delegation now in ‘@.suington urging the admis son of Dakota. ‘THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINRERS elected the following oMicers for the ensuing year: President, Richart P. Rothwell, editor of the Engi neering dnd Mintag Journal, published in New York; vice president, Major Powell; secretary, Dr. Brown, Euston, Pa.; treasurer, Theodore D. Rand, Philadelphia, Carr. H. W. HAL, of Burlington, Towa, has been Appointed an inspector, in the free dell Vice of the Postoitice departinent, by First As- Sistant Postmaster General Hatton. ‘THe Prestpent and Cabinet members are ex- pected at the Capitol on Monday at 11:30 a.m. ‘They will be shown tmmediately upon their ar 1 {nto a committee rooni, Where their coats and n be disposed of. Arter the House his b: wo order, they will he announced and ush- ered ina body to the Hall of Representatives and take the seats assigned to them. EXx-SENATOR A. A. SaRrGENt, of California, who has been named by the Prestdent as minister to Germany, worked in Washington in his early Ife as a journeyman printer, THe wes born in Massa- chusctts, and 1s a man of desided ability. TRE GARFIELD Star FoR QUEEN VictoRtA.— ‘The first proof of the new five-cent postage stamps containing the vignette of the late President Gar- field ond which 1s tutended for Queen Victoria, has been recetved at the Post Office department in this city. Itis Known as the “Garfield stamp,” and presents what 1sknown as the “three-quarter” View of the face. It isa mo-t excellent likeness and a beautiul piece of work, executed by the Atnerican Bunk Note Company. ‘The stamp 43 set in a frame of ebony, contiintig a mat oc sterting sliver, upon which 1s engraved an exquisite bor ier of fine geometric lithe work. ‘This is surrounded by a rod of sold gold nearly a quarter of an inch in diameter cut in barley-corn work of new design with brilliant facets by Jacquin. ‘This rod ts be- tween the silver matting and the royal purple vel- vet on the concave portion of the trame. A French plate glass with beveled edges co and matting, and the whole fs cedar box lin rian Bink S picture arrived tolay and sent tothe Queen throurh the 8 artment ufter briny ehown w the Phere were tnany visitorsto General Haz to-day to look at the p. ture, among them Colonel Rockwell, General Swatin ‘and M 1 Henry. Colonel Ruck well suggested that a duplicate ought to be inade for Mrs. Gartlel Rose Eytiner’s Drvorce Casr.—The New York papers say that Rose E. Butler, otherw'se known as Rose Eytinge, the actress, has commenced a suit for divorce against her husband, George H. Butler, a nephew of Gen. Butler. Tt appears, however, that Miss Eytinge got her divorce in Caltiornfa ‘some years ago on the ground of “in- compatibility,” has been’ married again for four years,and the present. proveedings are only supple- Tmentary ones aitned at possible alimony, for Whl:h she hid reserved her rights in the ‘Calliornta ‘Tne TENNESSEE, Which has been ordered to sea, will Join the North Atlantle squadron, of which she Is the flagsiip. SU RGEON THOMAS N. PENROSE has been ordered a member, and to act as recorder of the medical examining board of the navy. PRRsoNaI.—Mr. George Willlam Curtts and Stephen B. French, president of the New York board of poifce commisstoners, are at the Arling- ton.— Colonel George Bliss’ went over to New York to spend Sunday at home, but will return to Washington on Monday.——Kev. George Hilt, who hos Deen quite ill, 18 much better to-day.—-Col- onel W. K. Rogers, formerly private secretary to President Hayes, 18 in town on a short, visit, — Justice Gray and Senutor Miller, of New York, ‘Were rogistered in New York last night.—Col. W: W. Clapp. editor and proprietor of the Boston Journal, is at the Riggs. SOCIETY NOTES. Itis sald the President will not give the state inner to the Justices of the Supreme Court until the bench has its full quota of Justices, ‘The gay season, now temporarily suspended, Was distinguished by the unusually large number of handsome parties given by gentlemen and la- dies of the forelgn legations, ‘There were eight guch evening parties given this seacon,—one at the Freneh legation, in honor of cae French visitors, in October; two at the Spanish legation, one oc: curring in November and one in January; one at the Japanese legation. in December; one at that of Mexico, in January; and three at the British Jegation, One occurring in January and two in February. Whenever the subject of the dress which will ap- Rear most suitable tor lates who attend the Gar- eld memorial services ai the Capitol on Monday, 1s discuswed, it 1s agreed that light or bright co ored bonnets and dreases will appear much out of place on such an oceasion. It 1s suzgested there- fore that those who have no black dresses, or hats, will wear such a8 Will look dark enough t appear black, when sen In the galleries, and. that they should wear no wiilte bonnets, bright flobons, or flowers. reApleasant gathering of friends assembled at the nce of Mr. Alexander McKerichar, on Thurs- day evening, to witness the marri ter Mary to Mr. John E. Halle; city, now of Rapid Cit the ceremony being perforiand by Rev.’ Dr. » chaplain of the Senate. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Steward, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Miller, Mr. Kuhl, Mr. Joveph and Miss Adella Tait, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Altchesun, Mr. and Mrs. George Nagle, Mr. Charles Hemingway, Mr. and Mra. George Powers, Mies McDe rmote Mr. Robert Me- Dermott and sister, the Misses Tulmore, Mr. and Mra Kerr, Mr. McIntire, Mr. Clarence Moore, Mr. apd Mrs’Tippin, Mr. Simon Tuirle and sisters, Miss M. E. Corcoran, Mrs. Noble Lindsey and Mr. John McGregor. The happy couple left after the ceremony for Raptd Oity, where the groom 1s en- faxed in mercantile pursults, ‘The presents to we ake oy oN, ue ied, Were numerous, elegant a propriate. Last evening Commjssioner and Mrs. Loring re- ceived many of their iriends, as is their custom on Friday evenings. ‘Mr. Lippitt, of the Department of Justice, and his wife, gave a reception last evening in honor of of his daugh- formerly of this Rev. Edward E. Hale. Mr. Takabira, chargé @'affaires of Japan, has is- ‘sued invitations to certain gentlemen of the for- eign legations to dine with him on Marvh 1st. nator Windom expects bis wife next week. Their new house will soon be ready for them to move into it.—Mrs. and Miss Edwards, who have been spend ing the winter here, first with Mrs. Ricketts and latterly with other friends, are soon to leave the city to make visits in Balle more and Philadelphia, and will in April sail ror *, Where they have spent Piehece teane The Mexican Minister and tis family hive neariy completed pi rations for their ey ee a expect to gall arch eth for Mesico. Benor Zama- cona thinks he may return here after a time on rivate business, He is sure of a welcome at any Ame.—Mrs. Col. John W. Forney, of Philadei- hia, and her daughter Tillie, both ‘ormerly well wh in Washington, are ecm | Mrs. Lander, at her cottage home on Capitol HilL—Justice Harian’s wife continues seriously i.—Miss Mil- dred Lee, the daughter of the late Gen. Robert Lee, is visiting Mrs. John Lee, on H street. ‘The impromptu children’s mrtg 8 a Miss Carrie Bates, of Mount Pleasant evening, to the members of the “Ha‘ e-fun- AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN THE HOUSE. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE SUBJECT APPOINTED. COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ETC. House of Representatives. Mr. Flower presented a fesolution, which, he stated, emboiied the sentiments of 8,000 working- men of New York city—men, who at their coun- try’s call, were the first in the fiel1 of battie, and who now asked that Congreas show a little sympa- thy to their fellow citizens confined in foreign prisons ‘The resolution was referred. Mr. Henderson asked unanimous consent to have the Senate bill to place U. &.@rantupon the retired Ust taken from {he Speaker's table and referred to the cormmittee an military affairs, Mr, Springer objected. SELECT COMMITTEE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE. Mr. Reed, from the committee on rules, reported a resolution for the appointment of a select com- mittee of nine members, to which shall be referred all petitions, bills and resofutions asking for the extension of suffrage to women as the removal of their legal disabilities. Mr. McMillin raised the point of order that under the rules the resolution must Ite over for one day. ‘The speaker overruled the point of order, and the resolution was adopted—yeas, 115; nays, 85. This was almost a party Vote, the only exc=p- tions being Messrs. Beach, Black, Converse, Fin- ley, Flower, Harris (NJ.), Hardenberh, Huteh- ins, Ladd, Nolan and Stephens, who voted with the republicans on the affirmative, and Guenther (Wis.), Joyce, Thompson (lowe’ and Young. Mr. ‘Stephens, from the oommtttec on coinage, weights and mesures, reported a bill to authorize the coinage of silver dollars and fractions thereot of full standard value on the metric system. Re- ferred to the committee of the whole. Capitel Notes. ‘The committee on rules will hold a meeting ear- 1Y next week, at which will be taken up the sub- Ject of alloting certain days in the month for the consideration of District business in the National Legislature. ‘Fhe Senate committee on the judictary were in session several hours this morning. It ig under- stool the nomination of es-Senator Conkling for the Supreme Bench was Onder consideration, and that the committee have agreed to recommend his ation. ‘The Postmaster General todlay transmitted to the House the list of all psomotions and appoint- Tents made in the Post Office Department for the last year. Over iltty appoiutmeuts made have re- ecived a marginal note that there Is nothing on | fe to show upon whose recommendation they were appointed. ‘These are presumed to be per- sonal #ppointments of the late Postmaster Gen- eral. The list shows thet under Mr. James the appointments werg dictated by Senators and Mem- | bers. One lady 1s credited to,George Altred Town- send, the newspaper correspondent. ‘The Senate yesterday, just previons to adjourn- ment took up the bill to restriet_ Chinese linmigra- Wiil give it place @§ the regular order enp on Tursluy next. The House committee on Invelld prnstons has received 2 petition asking that Mrs. James K.Polk, | Wwi'ow of President Polk, Be put ou tae pension } rolls. Tt sets forth that the applicant isin very necdy clreumstances. CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. The Senate, in executive season, yesterday con- firmed the following nominations: United States | consuls—Bruno ‘Tyschuck, of Nebraska, at Vera | Cruz; Thos Wilson, D. C., at Nantz; George Gifford, of Maine, at La Roch LOTS Of Customs— Henry F. Heriot, orgetown, S. C.; Cornelius Bo Merchant, district of EAgartown, Mass; Jon A. P. Allen,'di-tret of New Bedtord, Muss. Auzustus Putnam, ¢istrict of Middletown, Conn.’ Navy—Theo. D. Wiison, of N. ¥., chief of Bureou of Construction anc Repair. EXPENSES OF THE LATE PRESTDENT'S ILLNESS. The following are ths amounts severally agreed upon to be patd to the physicians and attendants upon the late Mosklent Garfield by the special committee of the House of Representatl to Whom the subject wag referred: To Dr, Bl $5.00; to Drs Agnew and Asmilton, $15,006 eac to Drs. Reyburn und BoynteA, $10,000; to Mrs. Dr. Edl-on, $5,000. Mr. Crump, the steward, 1s allowed $3.00, ‘and tie other employes of the’ Executive Mansion two months’ extra pay. The coinmittee recommends the appointment of Surgeon General Barnes to the rank of riajor general and his retire- ment at that grede, and the promotion of Dr. Woodward to the rank of Tentenant colonel. The committ’e has also agresd w erint to Mrs. Gar- field the remainder of her husband’s salary for the current year. ‘The report wi not be unanimous, but Mes-rs. Springer and Bkrckburn will submit a minority report opposing most of the items allowed. ————— The Conkling and Sargent: Nomina- tions, CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE SENATE— MR. HOAR SHARPLY ATTACKS MR. CONKLING AND BOTH NOMINATIONS GO OVER. In the executive session of the Senate yesterday the nomination of Roscoe Conkling to be an agso- clate justice of the United States Supreme Court was read, and a motion was Made by Senator Ed- muads to coniiri the nomimation at once. Sena- ‘tor Hoar thereupon took the floor and warmly sald that, while he conceded Mr. Conkling’s great abilt tes, and that no man sings Webster bad sur- passed him in futellectual farce, he believed that Mr. Conkling had used bis powers for bad pur- poseeand he did not Delizve him to be honest, “His elevation to the Supramie Bench,” said Mr. ‘Hoar (with great excitementei een ing his desk by way of emphasis), “ we bea diszrace to the Judicial emnima,” and he therefore inverposed an objection to tise present comsidera- tion of the nomin ition, and imsisted that It should take the regular course ot geference =e judt- clary committee. A single @Bjection being sumi- cient to prevent immediate consideration, the nomination was accordingly referred to that com- initiee under the rules, wit out opportunity for debate or any reply to Mr. Hosts Temarka. The nomination of ex-Senator Sirgent as minister to Germany was then referreéto the committee on foreign Telations, under an bbdjection to ite mme- diate consideration which jwas int by a Senator (Mr. Cameron, of Bennsylvania,) under- stood to be friendly both tohim and to Mr. Conk- Ung, but who destred to prevent the appearance of any invidious distin -tion between the cases of the that the two tions will b> confirmed by overwhelm! majorities whenever they are reached -for action. two ex-Senators. Prominent members of 1 parties in the Senate ——— ‘The Immediate Deficieucy Bil 378 =PASSAGE BY THE S8ENATE—AMENDMENTS AGREED TO, ‘The Senate yesterday passed the immediate de- ficiency appropriation bill, ‘The ainendments of | the Senate appropriation committee, which were | adopted, reduce the item of $75,000 for additional vault accommodations for the treasury to $20,000 | for vaults for the sub-treasury and mint at San Francisco, and strike out tae $100,000 for plates and materials for new boilers for ‘shi Adit fonal items for the sub=i<tence and tion of Indian tribes are inserted, algo one of $30,000 to expedite the construction of the exhibition cases in the new building ter the National Museum, and one o! for necestery expenses e Garfield and Burnside fur An amendment apnroprinting $20,000 for intleage of army officers was adopted, as was also one offered by Mr. Ferry increasing the item for add clerk hire in PostoMlices from $75.00 to $150,000. Additional amendments were adopted appropriating $10,000 for the repair and purchase. of tustraments to’ be used in observing the transit at Venus, and direc- Ung the use of the unexpenced balance of the ap- propriations forshe Susqu tanna river in the con- struction of the channel and breakwaters of “the fishing battery” below Havre @e Grace. Arraigned for Child Murder. THE ACCUSED WOMAN SAYS? “1 AM GUILTY.” ‘This morning, in the Crimthal Court, Frances Wallace, a well-grown, robust cofred woman, about twenty years old, wag arraigned on the charge of mumer, in having, on the ist of De- cember last, caused the death @f her infant chil “by exposure to cold, cor upon ite crimin: abandonment.” On the clerx (Mr. W. E. Williams) asking the question as to her she replied, to the surprise of all: “I am gelity.” The district atterney asked that a plea of not guilty be entered, JAMES ASRAM GARFIELD. Memorial Address at the Capitol. THE PROGRAM FOR THE CEREMONIES NEXT MONDAY. The oMficial program of arrangements for the memorial address.on the life and character of James Abram Garfield, to be delivered before both Houses of Congress, at their request, in the hall of the House of Representatives, by the Hon. James G. Blaine, Monday next, directs that the Capitol will be closed on the morning of the 27th to allex- cept the Members and officers of Congress, At 10 o'clock the east door leading to the rotunda wil be opened to those to whom invitations have been extended, under the joint resolution of Congress: by the presiding officers of the two Houses. and to those holding tickets of admission to the galienes. ‘The hall of the House of Representatives will be opened for the admission of Representatives and those who have invitations, who will be conducted to the seats assigned to them. ‘Those admitted in~ clude the President and ex-Presidents of the United States and special guests: the Chief Jus- tices and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court; the Cabinet officers, the General of the army and Admiral of the navy, and the officers of the army who, by name, have received the thanks of Con- ress; the chief Justice and j of the Court of ims and the chief justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia; the diplomatic corps; ex-Vice-Presidents, Sena- tors, ex-Senators; Representatives; Commilssion- or of the District governors of states and terri- tories, assistant hesds of departments, and in- vited guests. - The executive gallery will be reserved exclu sively for the families of the Supreme Court and the families of the Cabinet and the Invited guests or the President. The diplomatic gallery will be reserved exclusively for the families of the mem- bers of the diplomatic corps The reporter's gal- lery will be reserved exclusively for the use of the reporters for the press. Tickets thereto will be delivered to the press committee. ‘The House of Representatives will be called to order by the Speaker at 12 o'clock. The Marine band will be in attendance. The Senate will as- semble at 12 o'clock, and immediately after prayer will proceed to the’ hall of the House of Repre- sentatives. The President of the Senate will oc- cupy the Speaker's chair. The Speaker of the House will occupy a seat at the left of the Presi dent of the Senate, The Chaplains of the Senate and of the House will occupy seats next to the siding officers of their tive houses. The chairmen of the joint committee of arrangements will occupy seats at the right and. left of the orator, and next to them will be seated the Sec- retary’of the Senate and Clerk of the House. The Oper officers of the Senate and of the House will py seats on the floor at the right and the left | Of the Speaker's platform. Prayer will be offered by the Rev. F. D. Power, Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The presiding officer will then Present the orator of the day. The benediction will be pronounced by the Rev. J. J. Bullock, Chaplain of the Senate. No person will be admitted to the Capitol except on presentation of « ticket, witieh will be good only for the place Indicated. ‘There 1s a great rush for admission tickets, and of course many people inust be disappointed, as | the House hall will accommodate but a sinall portion of those who desire to be pres*nt. ———_+o- —____ Ww: Ml Mr. Conkling Accepi? NOBODY KNOWS. ‘The nomination of Mr. Conkling, and failure to confirm him in tho Senate yesterday,owing to the ob. Jection of Mr, Hoar, have been subjects of general talk to-day. If there is anybody here who knows Mr. Conkiing’s intentions as w tits nomtnation, they keep the knowledg: themselves. A STAR reporter to-day made inquiry of several prominent | gentlemen who are known to be warm personal and political friends of Mr. Conkling, and they de- clared that they had as little know) of the matter ag the general public. They could not say whether Mr. Conkling was consulted before his nomination or not, and they admitted that the nomination was a complete surprise to them. There 1s plenty of speculation upon the subject, but very little positive knowledge. ee The Straw Rond Cases, PRESENTMENTS POR PERJURY. Last evening the grani jury of the District placed in the hands of Mr. George B. Corkhill, the | district attorney, a number cf presentments—tne result of their investigation of the straw bond cages—as foliows: Wm. S. Barringer, perjury, two cases; Hardy Smith and Whiteford 8. Ramsey, wit- nesses, James W. Donohue and W. W. Jackson, Lag bat five cases; witnesses, W. A. Maxey, John . Hazel ae 4G. D. Camden, S. J. Coriey, E. 8. Biand, and John H. Cunninghain tn one case; W. A. Maxey and J. T. Hazeirig in the second, third, and fou cases, and thos in the first case in the fifth case. Jolin N. Minnix and Charles H. Dick- son, perjury, two canes, on tue evidence of Maxey and Hazelrig. Edwin J. Sweet, perjury; James W. Brockway witness. Kate M. Arinstrong, James W. Donohue, and W. W. Jackson for conspiracy to defraud the Untted States, November 29th, 1880, on the evidence of Maxey, Hazelrig, Camden. Corley, Bland, and Cunningham, Samuel @. Cabell, James. W. Donohi and W. W. Jackson, conspiracy, three cages, March 8ist, 1881, March Bist, 1880, and December Sth, 1860; same witnesses. James B. Henderon, James W. Donohue, W. W. Jackson, Albert E Boone, and Smuel G. Cabell, conspiracy: 29th November, 1879. 8. G. Cabell, John N. Min- nix, and Charles H. Dickson, conspiracy, two cages, January 8d, 1880, and July 5th, ' 1879; fame’ witnesses. Albert’ E. Boone, Alvin 0! Buck. and W. 8. Barringer, conspiracy, December Rd, 1878; same witnesses. Albert Boone and Kdwin J. Sweet, conspiracy, May 29th, 1879; J. W. Brockway witness. Albert E. Bosne, Alvin O. = and Samuel G. Cabell, subornation of per- ‘Whe Star Hente Piunderers and Per- jurers. To the Rditor of Twe Evanie Star. “* This looks like business,’ ts the remark made by the Baltimore American in noting the unani- mous action of the Washington grand jury in in- dicting the star route plunderers and perjurers.” Tt ts long since I have seen anything tn a news- paper that gave me more genuine pleasure than the above short article in your tssue of the 23d in- stant. It must have brought the same feeling to the heart of every honest map in Washington. ‘While leading journals of both parties are denounc- the corruption of the Washington press, it is ae to us to know thavwe have at least one journal that is absolutely incorruptible and un- purchasable, that possesses sufficient Independence and ceurage to call crimes and criminals by their proper names, whatever may be the politics of the ‘offenders. The nt condition of those thieving rascals furnishes a startling illustration of the manner in which Divine Providence go frequently intervenes { gulde a criminal into the path that is surest to lead to his conviction and punishment. Had tt jot been for the impudent and defiant tone of als that everybody knew had been elther purchased outright or subsidized to champion the cause of the alleged criminals and nbuse every agent employed by the government to ferret_ out ir crimes, tt is Very doubtful whether the grand Jury would have indicted them by a unanimous vot, They must have lacked ordinary common sense, or they would have known that the cham- jonship of thelr cause by certain subsidized urnals would no them more harm than good, even if in their case there had been no allegation of barter and sale. A journal whose views ure too frequently and notoriously in the market, soon loges the power to help any cause by {ts advoescy. Its power to injure a cause by {ts friendship, in- Creages Just in proportion as its power te help Gimalateg, until AnBily It © ceeeegers even a Cause’ without prejudic a Sgainst itto.a certain extent. = hatever may be the result of the trial before the petit Jury, it must be gratifying to you and other honest journalists to see your Views now backed by the unanimous opinion of the grand jJury—an opinion surely entitled to greater regard | ‘Uhan the united opinion of all corrupt mercenary Journals in the United States. ‘The status of Tax Star in Washington jour- nalism was Once aptly and pithily expressed by yourself in reply to some silly writer that acct your journal of Deing ‘the organ of somebody or sonething. “What nonsense is this!” you asked. “Why should THE Stak want to be an organ?” True enough: why should it? The Lord \t that THE Stak may never find it neoescary become ie ol a i. = aati ‘stockholders, bet um eee AMONG THE PReSsIDENT’s CALLERS this morning ‘were Senators McDill, Plumb, Ferry, Hoar, Sher. man and Platt, and Representatives Camp, Lacy, which was done, and the rected Mr. How- ard Clagett to take the case fo the defendant, It will be remembered that the of the babe was found tn tie county several after it had been Jeft there alive, and the ‘of the second cinct, ascertaining that the had a few weeks before given birth to. child at the Freed- men’s hospital and left tt tic one into ser. vice at a house on 10th street without having the child, arrested her, when she Ww that she had laid the child in it was alive when she placed it BIULL For Divorce. — ‘woods: | in the white schools, he aaks that such a ovcupled by Guiteau when Mason fi the Various points ubout the building. 5 oe ned mere ence to this very subject, should be enceuragement in Washington. tax for that privilege. Itis just. It Justitia ruat colum. Indictments Found. ‘THR BOTELDO-RARTON SHOOTING CASE, BTC, The grand jury today returned indictments against Augustus C. Soteldo for the murler of A. M. Soteido, fr., on the 9th of February, on the oaths ae ee Z. T. Sowers, —— bliss M.D.; J. F. Hartigan, M-D.; F. on- ger, Jonn Manly, Frank © Murray, George W. Cross, Louts P. ‘Setvold, James. W. Mitchell and Lewis Horton. Also, with as€auit with Intent to kill Clarence M. Barton on the same date. They siso found indictments acainst, Joun Weeden, burglary, at the house of Hugh T. Tag- | gart, December éth, lest, and Morris Carroll, maiming John Lynch. me ‘The Sunday Item Libel Case. 4 FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS DIPOSED. { This morning, tn the Crimfnal Court, Judge Cox, the case of Samuel 8 Lacey and John E. Bruce, the two colored men convicted on Thursday last Of libel, in publishing in the Sunday Item an arti- cle charging that the Howland Dental Association had, by malpractice, broken the jawbone of one Wm. Joyce, &c., Was taken up, and the motion for a new trial was argued by Mr. Pelham and over- Tuled, The court in passing sentence remarked that something should be done to stop the publi- cation of libellous articles, and this, in lis view, Was a most outrageous libel. He, however, did not feel called upon to inflict a severe punishment and would impose a fine of $50. On the applica- on of the counsel Lacey and Bruce were wed to leave the court to secure the money. The testimony alluded to in Wednesday's STaR; that Dr. Lincola had treated parties who had been injured at the Howland rooms, was not connected th the complaining witnesses, Inastauch as 1t was In the nature of hearsay evidence, and the arty alleged to have been injured Was) not pro- duced. ‘The testimony of Drs. Welch apd Hill was Tuled out for the sam? reason, and it having been shown that the Howlands were out of business for two years, during which it was charged by defend- ants some of the alleged injuries occurred, caused the court and jury to regard the statements as based on erroncous information. eel District Government Affairs, 4 HITCH IN THE VACCINATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN, Health Oticer Townshend yesterday sent a note to the District Commissioners: stating that on tbe 15th instant he addressed the superintendent of the white and colored shools: Stating that arrange- ments had been made to proceed at once Upon a vacel nation of the pupils {n the various buildings and requesting the assistance of teachers in push- ing the work forward. The co-operation asked was ited by the authorities of the colored schools, and the physictans went promptly to wo therein: In the case of the white schools, how- ever, he was halted by the superintendent, who Informed him that he had no authority to allow the work to proceed without first having the con- sent of the board of trustees. AS Une work in the colored schools showed a large percenta, pupils to have been entirely Unprotected, and as he believes the game will be found to be the case taken as Will avold ‘longer delay tn afford needed protection to this class Of our p sale The Mason MORE TESTIMONY IN THE CASE. After THE Srar’s report of yesterday's procaed- ings In the Mason court martial close , Lieutenants Rowan und Niles of the 21 artillery were exam- ined, but taeir testimony was unimportant. The judge advocate proposed to examtue Mr. Thornton, the stenographer, ast) a remark made by Mason in court Thursday, that he knew that ft was Gult- eau's habit to look out of his question «as not allowed. ‘The court then ad- Journed till tony. THE PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY. The court martial assembled at 10 o'clock this morning at the barraeks, and devoted a couple of hours to reviewing the record of yesterday's pro- ceedings, Durt other evidences of is good character a8 a soldier, to the reporters. MASON'S WIFE AND BABY. ‘Mrs. Mason made her appearance ta the court room for the first time thts morning. She sat down by the stove, and held her baby on her lap. Here the juvior Mason stretched out his limbs to- Ward the heat, and occastonally coord out a note Of satisfaction.” Mra. Mason Was attired in black, Wearing ® black straw hat, edorned on the side with a white rose, and wound around with a vol uminous blue vell. It bas been noticeable that about two-thirds of the pegple trom the outside world, whose curiosity* have attract- €d them to tue court room, have been. hudies. These ladies have always stopped in the ante- room t dandie Mason’s baby. AS a rule they have appeared to have much sympathy with Mason and his wife. Yesterday a party of ladies richly a after leaving the court room, stopped to fondle the baby, and before (they left’ held acon- sultation, which resulted in the leader of the party secretly handing to Mrs. Mason a package sup- posed to contain substantial evidence of their sympathy. ‘The babe, which ts the object of much attention, was born in the barracks mouths ago. LOADED HIB MUSKET TO SHOOT GUIPEAU. When the proceodings of yesterday had Been read Lieutenant R. G. Howell, 91 artillery, was called by the judge advocate as a witness. Lieu- tenant Howell testitied to being present at the Rouse noe a few days aller Mason Wascon- ined when a newspaper reporter interviewed Ma- son, and heard him say that he went tothe Jail With the intention ef shooting Guiteau and loaded his musket for that purpose. Mr. Bigelow objected to the admission of this testimony a8 touching statements made at a time too remote fromthe time of the shooting. The court was cleared to consider the objection. When the court was opened again it was an- nounced that the testimony of Lieut, Howell would be admitted to record, together with Mr. Bigelow’s objection. reports, leut. Howell, after consulting the guard which were brought from the adjutant’s of stated that the conversation to which he refer: took place near midnight on the 11th of Sept=mber. ADJOURNED. ‘The judge advocate here stated that he did not now wish to close the prosecution, but would an- ounce what he would do Monday morning. Mr. Bigelow sald he would be ready to goon with the defence Monday. ‘The court then, at 12:30 p.m. adjourned till Monday morning at 10 o'clock. A VISIT TO THE Jatt. Upon the adjournment of the court, the mem- ‘bers took eonveyances for the jail, where they Spent some time this afternoon comning a cell red at him, and Cc and th oc ercial ongress ae om To the Editor of Tar EveNne Sram: I feel impelied to make some observations on the “commercial agents” license question, from some remarks made in the House of Representatives a few evenings since. That discussion developed on tne'part of one member at least a lack of fair- ness that is to be ted. The District of Co lumbta, embracing within its limits the be autiful ital of fitty million: of people, {s to-day more helpless than the smallest state or territory, whose representatives make thoir temporary home within the shadow of its dome. Fortunately, however, her interests are confided to members, who IT be Bere seat to do her justice. | Her revenues, in rom the im) ion e above- mentioned license tar ane © threstenca by thove who care for nothing beyond the realization of their own desires. It would seem that the late memorial to Siened by all the leading merchants in tis District, 1p Teter. aga very emphatic ex, nh Of their views. The dow, Dut the | &: this tedious proceeding Mason | exhibited a buudie of discharges. transfers und | Shawmeetowa Under Water, SRAWKERTOWN, Ia., Februery The levee broke yesterday, and the city ts inundated. —_ The Bahama Disaster. » QuRBRC, February %.—The tetimeny token at the oficial Investigation, int) Lue Buhoma disax fer, Which hes been commenc =? t a te partment here, thus iar seen» w that in the Opinion of ship brokers. bower Miekers snd others the Vessel Was in excellent order and. perseetiy seaworthy. = The Gidboaw amity Nurder. CINCINNATI, O., February 2. —A special dispatoh to the Gazette irom Lexington, Ky. sixes: M-oshal He In, Visited George Ellis tn jail yesterday in ompany with Cee falior ond esior bout the pub‘ication tn the Cincinnati & {yesterday Of his retraction of bis cou! a ond testimony | upon which Craft and Ni nvieted of the amily murder, nd, Ky. Hetlin ed a card th La ar, tng Cant ementiy ay such | retraction, and nm Lis contes- sion and testumony. > — Pleuring mi Fort Warne, Ino... # Riooming- daly fourisg mill, was burned yesterday; loss $35,000, Insurance $12,000. = - The Latest Cable News. PROTRACTED SITTING OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ON THE IRISH QUESTION. Lonpox, Februsry The House of Commons Went into committer of supply at Go'clock last evening. when the Irish members selved th portunity to attack Mr. Forster's administration Of the coercion act on a discassion of the vote fe }the Irish constabulury, Which was uitimatery carried by a vote of 183 to 18 The sitting was prolonged until 8-2) o'clo>k Uuls morning. A CELEBRATED SWISS DOCTOR DEA ‘The death is announced Of M. Victor Theodore ae celebrated Swiss doctor and medical er. INDICTMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THR VIENNS THEATER FIRE. Virxwa, February 25 —Coplesof an 4 covering 26 folios have been han jel to sons changed with contributing, by Fence to the recent tre at the Ring Theste 0 undred And twenty-six Witnesses have been sume moned. The tris] will commence on Ue 21 of May, Among the accused are Herr Newal, ex-bungo- master of Vienna; Herr Japner, manager of the Ring Theawr, and Herr Landsteiner, cliet com- missary Of thé polic THE UNION @FNERALR, Parts, February 25.—The Figaro says: An tme portant’ group of shareholders of the Unton raie met yesterday, for the purpose of dise cussing the question of drawing up a circular to be sent to the shareholders With a view to | Teconstutute the company Tilden in ISs4, A POSITIVE DENIAL FROM PALER, Cnicaso, February %.—A Times Springfield (M1 speclal reports ex-Gov, Palmer as saving In pega to the annomn at That he had recelved trom 8, J. Tilden a letter to the effect tast he (Tiiden) would bea condidate for the Pr provided Palmer would ran for Vice Presbtent, a8 follows: “1 have ree ter trom Gov. Til. | den on that or any ot 1 would not for | @ moment enteridu a proposition of hat kind, | The publicationson the subject en entirely | uncuthorized, and are without a particle of foun | dat nd P'Wwish itso stata.” > | BALTIMORE, 60: do. seoond weries, to-da: BALTIMORE, ding, 11,. Fi ce do. ainber, 1.83a) 2 western, winter rd, > pe j 1” a1 27 ask s nd fen. westerm, 9, wertern tm sed, | May, 69 uote hither southern, ; western white, BOal: do, tuixed, 47069 %: pivania, 4750. it, sagt Hay unchanged and dul. * Provisions ancl iet. Butler firia—western packed, 18adt- Tol, 2bas2." Issn baselene pleum "unchuyerd. — Caffe firm —lile to fair, fl0.” Sugar g: Tig.’ Freiebts to ti Hire qu cargoes ori! |). Whisk NEW YORK, February. 2% active. Money,"6. Exchange—jong, 459g." State “bonds dail and firmer, eeperaly unchanged. Cotton firm. NEW YORK, February 25.—Plour dull and ew Wheat heavy ais ‘cat, cent Jo Corn dni! and w qutdecided chanue. ‘Pork dull and weak, Wal .75. 7» 10.50. » Febriary 25, 12:30 p.m.—V. 8. bon! Atlantic and Great Western fired = er New York Central, 13." 1h Rtocks 485; ote Cone sivania Central, Gi. Rewdiig, Ws. 24s. THERE 18 4 Suarr Ficnr being made against the nomination of C.C. Allen for murshal of the Western district of Missourl, before the Senate Judictary committee. GovERXMENT IeceirTs To-pay.—Internal reve. Ue, $233,407.86; customs, $612,259, National Bank Noves received for redemption for the week ending to-day $1,459,000, as compared. With $885,000 the corresponding period of 1881. Receipts lo-day $348,000. Tax ADvocares in Congress of a lange appro- priation for tue improvement of the Mississippl Tiver intend to use the fact that Congress has been compelied, in obedience to the dictat’s of human. ity, to vote $100,000 for the relief of sufferers from, the present overflow, a8 au angumeut in favor of thelr position. They will, it is said, clatm Uhat it it is not within the ability, Anancially, of the states bordering on the jower Mis to von- struct levees that will protect the peaple against overtiow, aud that to give adequate protection to thowe podple it is the guty of the general gover ment to butid these levees. TRrINe TO Steat 4 Dommy.—Wm. Arthur, Chas Scott, and Wm. Lewis, three colored boys, were Sent to the workhouse for thirty days to-day by eis Snell Policeman Jones, of the Sth pre cinct, testified that he caught them last night try ing toget away with a “dummy” with a suit of clothes on it, from in front of a clothing store om 7th street. —_——- ‘THE FIRE THIS MoRNING.—The alarm from box 125. about 9 o'clock Uus morning, was for the dis- covery of fire in the drying room of G. W. Davis’ manutacturers of the country should receive every Her doors en to them. The merchants of this District siapiy say, we will cheerfully sabauit to be taxed: we only aak that those who desire to with 4s for our ou trade be compelled to pay a license Affairs in West Washington, ‘Te Coal TRADE promises to open Sr on the canal about Farwell, Hi am, Davis, Miller, Ray, Al arich, "ington » puahel Butterworth, Urner, Hu! oo ler iayeg teres 2 Code Robinson, Ohio; rew, Heilman, Uj Van Horn, and Burrows, of ‘wicnigun.’ INDIAN AGEWT TIFFANY Fears TROUELE.—A tel- Agent Tiffany, dated Tucson, Arizona, February ‘th, says it is the general fear of the in the vicinity that the: says: photograph gullery, No. 723 7th street. uorthwest, caused by a gus jel Setting fire to the drying-room on the third floor. Damages to the pr 7 ropert $150. ‘The house & owned by Charles King. His Joss ts also about $150. ——— ‘Te MrtcweLt Rare Case.—This morning, in the Criminal Court, Judge Cox, the trial of Join T, Mitchell, colored, on the charge of rape on bis daughter, aged 18, who bas a child, Which she Swears tle accused is the father of, Was resuined, and the Case was argued by Mr. R. J. Murray for the primoner, and the district attorney for the gov. ernment. The jury retired about 1 o'clock, and came in at Lo'clock, stating that they could not agree, and were directed to retire again. ed ecco ‘TAR SMALLPOX AT Freepwan’s Vi13..08.—Persons who profess to be well informed state that there are seven or elzht cases of Smallpox #t tas Hreed= man’s Village, near Arlington, occurred there a tew days ago. there is reported #8 discontinued In conssqu=nee of the preVelience of the disease. thst many of the residents of thot village are employed in this city «nd go and come every day. —_—> SECRETARY FQIGER AND THE FINANCIAL FLURRY, There is some doubt expressed whether the Secre tary of the Treasury has any right to anticlpate @ bond calland whether he should relieve distressed New York brokers with United States mouey. At the same Une It bas been customary for the Secre~ tary to anticipate a bond call in cuses of great emergency, and Secretary Folger would probably do so now fu case he could prevent a crash in the money market. At present (here seems to him ne necessity for taking such action. On the first of ere will be two million eight bundred thousand dollars due on the 43¢ per cemt bonds; Om the fourth, ten tiilion on pensions, and on 'the thirteenth’ twenty million from ‘bona call So that st will be seen that quite an amount Of money will be put im circulation very soon, ‘THE TILDEN AND PALMER pore eer bas Src iret of ‘the U. 5. steamer Swatara.