Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1882, Page 1

" THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Forthwest Comer Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by ‘The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘Tre Evexiva Star is served to mubscribers in the eity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per Week, or 44 cenis per month. Copies at the counter, 2 cents each. mali powtage prevaid00 cents a month, ne year, $6; six monthe, $3. {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as Becond-clas» mail matter. ‘Tre Weexty Stan—published on Friday—$2 ean ee gee Che are Portace prepaid. Six mouths, $1; 10 copies for $15; 26 oy ten for €2- A) mail snbacrtptions mnst be paid in advance; paper eenit longer than ie paid for. Eater of mace known on applicatt Ver 59— WASHINGTON D. C , FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1882 AMUSEMENTS SPECIAL NOTICES. eS > SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties having gools deposited with me, upon which interest is due six monthe or over, are notified t pay fhe same on or Lefore Ist April, or goods will positively sold further notice. lores = P. WALLACH, ‘THIS (Friday) and TO-MORROW (S INGS sud SATURDAY MA ‘The Eminent Comedian, _ TT, 18,94, 05, 20881 __ 1417 Pers es e = a “MASONIC.—A SPECIAL CONVOCATION UF JOUN T. RAYMOND, VASHIN SHAPTER, No. 2, id SATURDAY EVENING, March 18th, In his orivinal creation of o'clock. Menbers are earnestly requested to be pres- : ent. y order of M. E. H. P. COL. MULBERRY SELLERS, 1 E, In Mark T American Comedy. ELL MEN ation at 3:30 to arrange for meeting Pre Le ATTENTIO BUILDERS! Tr: requested to mect at Toumey's Hall, 135 and E streets uorhweet, at p.m-, SATU DAY, March 18, 1882, to recetve the report of the committee on constitu tion and by-laws and for other purposes. WM. H. JOHNSON, Chairman. THOS. J, KING, Secritiry. = COME TO WAUGH TF anid 4 etrects northeast) at 7:30 o'clek, and hear M SNtE SacrrH, the “Railrosd Evangelist,” tell the “Glad ‘Tidings of 'Sal- Potions te the “Neglected Classes," who are ‘specially vited. MATINEE TO-MORROW AT 2, SF At our wsual Cheap Matines Prices. _ eg March 20--Coliier’s Banker's Daughter C tu! FAIR, G AND MILITA FOR THE BENEFIT > oF THE REDAY), NATIONAL RIFLES, HE SIXTH SUBDIVISION RITIES will be held at the a nN street, between 9th on FRIDAY EVENING, 17th inst., at 8 The objects and methods of the Association, Piahs adopted to relieve the needy aud raise the poor tostli-sayyort, the work already done, aud what 3s re- ~. guired to be me, Will be presen to the meeting. --ONE DOLLAR, | The boundaries of the Sixth Diciriet are from 1 to P and from 15th street west to Ist street east. RTHUR MacARTHUR, President. ROB'T B. KINSELL, Seervtars t (52° ORANGE CULTURE IN Admitting Lady and Gent!eman, ‘ich entitles the holder thereof to ONE CHANCE in | the GRAND DIST: E THOUSAND | OR MORE BEAT S at the close of | ‘the Fair, ranging in value from 3900 to $1 mil7-8t Lake Eustis Oranze Grove Company, just organ- re a few shares of stock yet wid 4open for subscription. ‘This require Ivance payment; cnly $5 per mouth for a limited ent-safer and. better, or that gives ‘ance of such large returns for the capital invested. . ¥. SMITH, 125 C street northeast. (ce NOW Is THE TIME To TR ARR 4S of jong standing. ELY'S CREAM BALM reaches oid and obstinate cases, where all other reme- dies fail. Donotnesicct procuring # bottle, as in it and Mth streeta. SATURDAY AF TEKNOON MARCH 18, MATINEE WITH MUSIC, AT 2:30. SCHRE R’ ORCHESTRA. LT cowx HALL. By special request, = "Sh, BARRON, HOPE, It Apply into nostrils with little finger. Esq. E CREAM BALM cured me of Catarrh of many Fea eatte ie TORR TOWN, CENAEN SIAL POEM. for | sears’ atanding—restored my sense of smell. For colds GIRLS, SATURDAY EVENING, March 18, 1892, at | in the head it works like mazic. E. H. SHERWOOD, 7:30 o'clock. ts 50 conts; reserved seats 25 centa | National State Bank, Elizabeth, N. J. uagh church school is national.” “The work once becun, and success is ours.” Pinkney. mm For - TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE. 4 Beautiful Picture Charmingly Portrayed. The Love of the Wife for her Husband. of Mother for Her Child. The Lc ‘The Love of the Child for the Father. BY FAR the best remedy for the treatment of Catarrh, Cold in head and Hay Fever is ELY'S CREAM BALM, which is having the largest sales with us of any prevaration. The reports are all favorable. CxRvs LawWaLt & Sox, Drugyisw, Easton, Pa. ELYS’ CREAM BALM COMPANY, The ceutiment ts purity itself, being escentially «| _mISecot IM nee zon oman’s Play. FURNISH INDUSTRIES, NOT ALMS.—BE- The Ladies Applaud Vigorous! EE” parton clueeneat the District of Columbia who Giaritieg’ are ‘uncutly requested to give, Gedeee for ui pa ee Se ey wear, 6 C1] r Ho 101 Tr? a Embroidery, Domestic Service, Washing by the hour or “The Ladies Lauch Heartily, ONE HUNDRED WIVES. Be advised and don’t miss such a charming play. On Monday Evening, March 20, GEORGE THATCHER'S MINSTRELS, from the Arch Street Opera House, Philadelphia, where THE BEST TOILET COLOGNE 13 they have appearea rn ea CASWELL, MASSEY & CO. SIX CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. 3117 prcaan Le 201 a oo Fifth avenue New York, and CG APsTAL THEATER. Newport, RI. nee PLATTS CHLORIDES. MONDAY, March 18. DISINFECTING AND DEODORIZER. MEL ELE. LEROY CIALTY TROV tou Jub Great Company. Ne. 626, ° XHIBITION E AND SALE aT MAKKRERITER’S, Work Dej ent of Associated Charities, 1418 F © partment of iat me at mi6 MILBURN'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania a.enuo. f SAMUEL KER, ~ = DRY GooD! 990 7th strect 1 orthwest. ‘New French and Scotch Ginghams, Just opened; beet qualities at low prices. E ? street Entreet northwest, one door from 7th strect, © Oil Paimtirey, Erytavings, Ohromos, ete. sid Large and Choice Steck of Paperhangings, Picture Frames, Picture Cord w Na i Tassels, Ringe, Nails, etc.,at Markriter's. Terms Cnsb. Free Art Gs ort — snd Bhadames, extra good vaines. hone ” 7 | ge SAME. SHEDD, a + 409 9ru Street NortTHWweEst. All orders sre male up in Jarse, clean. well Hehtea, | PLUMBING, FURNACES, RANGES, TINNING, longing te Nicoll the MANTELS AND GAS FIXTURES. Jobbing in all of the above Branches. (r-Estimares Funsisnrp ron New Wonk. E. F.. BROOKS, GAS FIXTURES, 531 15th street, Corcoran Building, Agency for Mitchell, Vance & Co., New York. Inimense stock, Low prices. ‘ancy Lamps, Shades. Portable Gas Lights, &c., &e. Wei ventilated factory rooms be! Culor. Ec] 16 591 15th street. Gee JAMES H. McGILE. WHOLESALE AN: 6 | ES atthe DeALya TS BUILDING SURPLAND 1421 New York avenue, n GG Wasin GGG | Bartlett, Hayward & Co, fectural Iron Work. Ma- feed Grmamental ina" ag Mies Cate and men! 5 verra Cs Portland Cement. &c- iT ai3-3mn the Treasury Department, isd CHOICEST ASSGRTMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS FOR SPRING SUITING, ~ SPRING TROUSERINGS, ING OVERCOATINGS. INSPECTION INVITED. West Wastixorox, January 4, 1882. Gentlemen:—From my large sales of Brown's Iron Bitters, I am satisfied it gi general satisfaction, and I feel safe in recommending it to my customers, one of whom bas just said ite effcets on a friend of his, to whotn it was recommended, was wonderful. if, W. LITTLE, Druggist. [Brown's Tron Bitters is a sure cure for weakness, a tired feeling caused by overwork, Malaria, Dyspersia, Indigestion, &e.} It T AYLOR & HUFTY, MgO Rag Ry PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ARE NOW RECEIVING AN UNEQUALED ASSORT- MENT OF LADIES’ FINE UNDERWEAR. LACE AND CAMBRIC NIGHT DRESSES, CHEMISE; DRAWERS; DRESSING SACQUES; CORSET, COVERS; SKIRTS; INFANTS’ CAPS— Branch Stores in all principal cities, Pee PoP mo15-w, f,4t 4217-119 PENNSYLVANIA AVEN aD 401403 TWELFTH STREET. Uz BPECIAL SALE ALL OF THE MOST EXQUISITE QUALITY. faz ALs0, HOSIERY FINE COTTON UNDERWEAR, a At Very Low Prices. FOR THE BALANCE OF TH teh Ae APRONS, PILLOW SHAMS, BALMORALS. BOYS' SHIRT WAISTS, HOSTERY, | Fine Linen Hand-made, and Choice French Hand-made = GARMENTS. VERY DESIRABLE COMBINATION SUITS, PETTICOATS, SOLID COLORS, 3e., or 3 pair for $1. Unbleached Balbriggan, ax Hositiy. Te PMs se8 BUA Cloched, ALL OF THE NOVELTIES IN ELEGANT GOODS. Hos E a Only 25¢., usual price 35e. OSTEEY. Sait ie thy. ee CHEMISE, SKIRTS AND DRAWERS, 500, Hosteey, Tain snd Silk Clockea, TIT A ¥ YI 00 RRR aa ISIERY, 48c,, usual price 63c. QT BAY YL oO ORR aes HOSIERY, N. Y ve LK. ° DS. re CSTE: Dae a BOT, HOSIERY. T A A Y LuL‘oo £ E ‘aaa HosiERY. Dozen Fancy Stripes, HOSIERY. ea u u EP Ey YY Eesiiny: ea ate ns mis Hou ‘ow Fo oF FF JOSi Ra Y. K — Hosieay, men Mi 404ME WASHINGTON, fOSLERY. From $1.45 up. 4 Og ERA fal! line of Miesee’, EK No. 121] PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Children's and Gent's S HOSIERY, ‘Hoee, all at reduced prices. HUSIERY? — A NEW DEPARTURE. PPP P Pe ak E A fs PP AA AA Tt Ssssg Aan AAA I 3 ae a ATLL A 4 Tl Sgss! RRR OO ¥ ¥ ay, 3 | DRESSES MADE AND MATERIAL FURNISHED RRO OY ¥ AAL @ Eko OY Aaa wis K ROO ¥ AU ALLE AT LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES, ELEGANT GOODS NOW IN STOCK. 317 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Ladies should call at once ang leave their orders be- ‘BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTE ANDP STREETS, fore the assortment of elegant fabrics is broken. DUPONT CIRCLE, bee a zct Sage bet oe SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. MANTELS, &e, ebbing in all these lines, a day, or any work a women can do, to the Woman's | Washington News and Gossi; esate Dp Government Recerrts To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $385,074.04; customs, $763,814.20, ~ National Bank Norges recelved to-day for re demption, $164,000. THE Postmaster General left for New York this morning. He will return next week. AT THE CABINET MEETING to-day the Post Office department was represented by Mr. Hatton. The Secretary of the Navy was not present, being still confined to his home by a slight flIness. All the other members of the Cabinet were present, Tne New FRencn Mistsren,— Edward King, writing to a Boston paper from Parts, says of M. Roustan, who has been mide French minister to : “In M. Roustan the diplomatic corps at Washington will: have added to it an adroit and subtle agent, and you need not be sur- prised If you find that ne takes a marked interest in everything that refers to the Panama canal. He ts an enthustastic and able worker, and wher ever he 1s will push his country’s interests with zeal and untiring energy. THE Report that Police Commissioner French, of New York, {s to sneceed Collector Robertson, is authoritatively denied. Mr. Robertson has not resigned, AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day were Senator Platt, Representatives Henderson, Aldrich, Jones, Neal, Horr, Pettigrew, Jacob and Pierce. THE Presmpenr has signed the commisston of Frederick Solomon, of St. Louls, to be U. 8. sur- veyor general for Utah. Mason Wo. B. SLACK, quartermaster of the ma- Tine corps, 1s ordered to Annapoils to inspect the Tew birracks and quarters there. USING THE POSTAL SERVICE FOR FRAUDULENT PUR- Poses.—The Postmaster General has instructed the postmaster at Butler, Pa., to refuse the payment of money orders or the delivery of mall to D. Z. Sel- don, a telegraph operator, charged with sending through the malls petition’ for aid on the pretence Of his having been aMicted with blindness. Simi Jar instructions have been fsstied tn the case of Wynkoop & Harper, No. 48 Bleecker street, New York, charged with attempting to defraud the Post Oniice department. THE Treasury department yesterday purchased 136,000 ounces of sliver for delivery at the different mints. THE TOBACCO CoNVENTION.—At the meeting of the National convention of tobacco manufacturers yesterday afternoon they agreed upon a memorial to Congress, protesting against the passage of the “leat tobacco bill.” and declaring that if Con- ress decides to take off the tax on leaf tobacco, justice and honor requires that it shall also abolish ‘he tax on manufactured tobacco. The tion now pending before Congress to allow rum and other distilled spirits to be withdrawn free of tax foruse in the manufacture of tobacco and other industries was endorsed by the convention. The metnbers of the convention called upon the Prest- dent in a body at 11 o'clock this morning to pay their respects. They were accompanied by Mr. Lorin Palmer, of Brooklyn. The president of the convention stated that thelr object was to protest against the reduction of the tobacco tax, and par- teularly that of leaf tobacco. The President, in response, simply said he was pleased to meet them. Another meeting of the convention was held this afternoon to consider the project’ of ex- tending the organization and making it perma- nent. PERSONAT.—Ex-Secretary Blaine 1s spending the week In Pittsburg, and ts vicinity, looking after the interest of his coal lands there.—Hon. A. A. Sargent, the newly appointed United States Min- ister to Austria, was a passenger on the overland train to arrive at San Francisco last Monday.— John B. Drake, the famous Chicago hotel man,is at the Ebbitt,accompanted by his famtly.—Gen. How- ard left thecity last night for West Point.—sen- ator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and his wite have returned here from Florida, both greatly improved th health and spirits——Mr. ‘Robert Randall, brother of Representative Randall, was married yesterday to Miss Allce Luning, of San Fancisco. The Case of Sergeant Mason, THE INTERVIEW OF HIS COUNSEL WITH THE SECRE- TARY OF WAR. It was mentioned in yesterday’s STAR that Mr. Bigelow, the counsel for Sergeant Mason, had had an Interview with the Secretary of War in reference to the case. Mr. Bigelow, in that inter- view, claimed that Mason was not only not guilty of the offence charged against him, but that the court martial had no jurisdiction to try the case; elting the grounds set up. in the petition for the Writ Of habeas corsaus. The Secretary replied that he had not examined the case. Mr. Bizelow then re- cited the detalls of his visit to the Washington bar- Tacks when Mason signed the petition,and said that he understood that timediately after he lett with the notary preparations were made to take the prisoner to Albany, and that. before the petition id been placed in the hands of Judge Wylie the prisoner was on his way under guard to the ratl- Toad depot, and was passing through Baltimore while Judge Wylie was considering ‘the petition, Mr. Bigelow said that the first intimation he bad Of the prisoner's departure was the notice pul Mshed in the evening papers,and he supposed that the Secretary had ordered his being sent away at that time. ‘The Secretary replied that he had no knowledge that the prisoner had been removed until he read of It In the papers, and that the de- partment had never exercised any control in the matter further than approve the designation of the penitentiary. PETITIONS FOR MASON’S PARDON are being signed in several cities. There area number of st petitions in circulation here. One In the store of Mr. H. B. Polktnhorn received over 500 signatures in two days. There are many peo- ever, who would prefer seetng Mason re- Feadea'‘on a’ writ of habeas corpus, for a pardon presupposes gullt. POSSIBLE PROCEEDINGS IN NEW YORK. It 1s the intention of Mr. Bigelow In a few days torenew proceedings under an application for a writ in the elrcult court for the northern district of New York. GEN. HANCOCK’S LETTER. The following is the letter authorized by Gen. Mancock concerning the surrender of Sergeant Ma- ‘son to the civil authorities for trial: HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE East, GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1881. Cot. S. B. Aures, Second Artillery, Commanding Washington Barracks, Sr: The Major-Genera} directs me to say as fol- lows: In the case of First Se nt J. A. Mason, Battery B, Second Artillery, against whom changes and specifications have been preferred for trial by neral court maruial jor attempt to Kill a prisoner (6.5; Guitean) in the Washington fall, the depart- ment commander desires to know if any requisi- tion has been made by the civil authorities for his rendition for trial by the oyer and terminer for ae a to kil.” Such requisition should becom- ied Ww! g rea ‘will please call upon the United States at- torney of the District of Columbia, and ascertain whether he p to bring the case before the grand jury, with a view to Mason’s trial by the civil authorities (in which cage he will not be tried by general court martial, but held to awalt such action. If, however, the United States attorney does not ropose to take this action, Sergeant. Mason will Betried by general court-martial under the 62d article of war, for the crime of “attempt to kill,” as “prejudicial to good order and military disctp- ne,” in consequence of his status as a soldier and the circumstances of the case. Please telegraph your reply to this communi cation, ‘Very respectfully your obedient servant, W.G. Mrrenatt, Assistant Adjntant General, After sundry formal letters on the subject the correspondence closed with a letter from Judge Advocate Asa Bird Gardner, to the effect that as the civil authorities had been offered an oppor- tunity to try the prisoner and had declins the trial by court-martial would proceed. No requl- sition having been made by the civil authori and _ no indictment found against Sergeant Mago! the Secretary of War, on February 11, wrote that he could with propriety be tried, and a general court-martial was accordingly appointed, as such tribunal has under the law concurrent jurisdic- tion when a crime not capital is commitied by a soldier, Giving Practi Effect to the ving Sugges To the Editor of Tas Eventxe Star. The suggestion of penny contributions for the Ddenefit of Sergeant Magon’s wife and child needs to be given practical effect. The first requirement ee ae 00. appointmen wi here twenty-ave Conts 21 astarter, W. J. M. Contributions for Mason’s Family. To the Editor of Tax Evenrne Sram: We fully concur in the suggestion of your cor- respondent Im yesterday's Stam, We enclose the contributions for Sergeant Mason's family, of two mechanics and two laborers in one establishment it, and hope others will do likewise. Mason and re- DULL DAY AT THE CAPITOL. WHAT WAS DONE IN BOTH HOUSES OF CON- GRESS—BILL IN RELATION TO SELLING LOTTERY TICKETS IN THIS DISTRICT— COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ETO. Senate To-day. The chair submitted a joint resolution of the Towa legislature, asking Congress to amend the act donating public lands to the states and terrt- tories which may provide colleges of agriculture and the mechanic arts, so that the state may loan the fund derived from sales on real estate secu- Tity, etc. Refer to the committe on finance. House bill appropriating $100,000 for continuing the work of Davis Island dam, in the Ohioriver, ‘was passed. Mr. McMillan reported from tho commerce com- mittee an original joint resolution predicated upon & communication from the Secretary of State, au- thorizing the government of the United States to Accept the invitation of the government of the Netherlands to take part tn a general colonial and export trade exposition, to be held in Amsterdam in 1883, and appropriating $7,000 to provide for its Tepresentation. Placed on the calendar, Mr. Anthony reported a resolution trom the printing committee, for the printing for the use of she Senate of 3,000 copies of the letter of the Sec- retary of the ‘Treasury cattle commission on the lung Plague of cattle. “Adopted. Mr. Logan, from the military committee, re- ported adversely the Senate bill for the payment Of female nurses during the war. Indefinitely Postponed. Bil's were introduced: By Mr. Sherman—For the erection of a public building at Columbus, Onto. By Mr. Plumb—Authorizing the issue of aritficlal to soldiers, seamen and others, Referred to slon committee. Resolutions were offered: By Mr. Aldrich—Call- ing on the Secretary of War for estimates of the cost of increasing ‘the depth of the main ship channel of Providence river und harborto twenty- five fcet, with three hundred feet In width at mean low water; also as to the amount to be expended on said improvement during the present fiscal year. Adopted. By Mr. Hoar, from the committee on privileges and elections, for the payment, out of the Senate contingent fund, of $3,500 to M. ¢, Butler and $9,000 to Wim. Pitt Kellogg, in reimbursement of ex- penses necessarily incurred by them In defence of heir titles to seats. Placed on the calendar of resolutions, ‘The Senate devoted the rematnder of the morn- ing hour to the calendar. ‘he order of resolutions was first taken up, and that introduced by Mr. Brown declaring against a contraction of the currency by the withdrawal of the silver. certific etc., was referred to the Bnance committee without debate—yeas, 30; nays, Upon the conclusion of the morning business the regular order—the tariff commission bili—was temporarily laid askte by unanimous consent to Proceed With the post office appropriation Dill, which was taken up. The remalning committee amendments were adopted. House of Representatives. PRIVATE BILL DAY. In the House to-day, on motion of Mr. Valentine, Senate bill was passed extending the northern boundary of the state of Nebraska, Mr. Page asked unanimous consent that private business be dispensed with to-day, and that the House resume the consideration of the Chinese Dill, promising that he would call the previous question to-morrow at three o'clock. Mr. Rice (Mass.) objected. Mr. Page then made a motion tothat effect, but failed to obtain the necessary two-thirds vote. ‘The Speaker then proceeded to call committees for reports of a private character. At the conclusion of the morning hour the House (at 12:45) went into committee of the whole (Mir. Rich in the chair) on the private calendar. District in Compress, TO PUNISH THE SELLING OF LOTTERY TICKETS IN THE DISTRICT. ‘The Senato to-day passed the following bill to punish the selling and advertising of lottery tick- ets in the District of Columbia: Be it enacted, etc, That it shalt not be lawful within the District of Columbia for any person to sell. or by any ineans advertise or publish an ad- vertisement for the sale at any place, or act as an agent for such sale or advertisement, any lottery ticket or tckets, or any interest therein, of any Scheme of chance, or of any game of ‘chance, ort the same may be situate or 1s to be rawn. Sec. 2 ‘That any person violating any provision of the foregoing section shall Be prosecuted there- for in the Police Court of said District, and if found Fullty shall be fined tn any sump not exceeding one thousand dollars nor less than one hundred dol- lars, or be imprisoned in the Jail of sald District tor @ period not exceeding twélve months nor less than one month, as the court shall adjudge. THE WATER SUPPLY BILL. ‘The House committee on the District of Colum- bia will not further consider the bill for an in- creased water supply until the Senate acts. When the Senate bill reaches the House the effort will be made to pass it without reference to the District committee. This is considered the most expedi- tious mode in which to get the bill through, al- though an objection on the part of any member will defeat this mode of getting the bill through. ‘The members of the Senate istrict. committee are all in favor of such an extension of the water works system of the District ag will supply. all de- mands upon it for many years to come. They do not believe in any halt-way or! temporary meas- urcs of reltef, but think the work of improvement should be permanent. Capitol Notes. In theSenate yesterday the House amendment increasing the appropriation for the sufferers by the flood was agreed to. A resolution Was passed in the House yesterday demanding of Shipherd all letters between himseit and any persons whatever, tending to show what he did to enforce the claims of the Peruvian com- rots to induce the United States to enforce hese claims in Peru, ‘The committee on Ways and means in the prep- aratton of a bill to remove taxes on proprietary articles, matches and bank checks, will unite with it a proposition to reduce the tax on cigars from $8 to $4 per thousand. In 1879, when the reduction of ‘the tobacco tax went into ‘effect, cigars were not included tn such reduction. ‘The hearing upon inter-state commerce was re- tary of State, in one of which, dated Guayaquil, July 18, 1879, he alludes to some suspicious boxes having’ been found in the Isthmus ef Panama, en route to Peru, which the steamer to Callao re- fused to take. ‘They were invoiced as a launcn to the Guano company, but when opened by a board of survey proved tb be a cigar-shaped torpedo boat, built by Winans, of Baltimore, and he learned that’six more were on the Way, and that munitions of war, reported to inclnte 56,060 bree rifles and cartridges from the United Sts e carried from Panima to Callao by a Peruvian Steamer. Mr, Fisher calls attention to this 1 ‘ant carelessness in observing the neutrality aws. A letter of Mr. Martinez, the Chitian minis- | ter, dated Washington, D. C..” November 23, 1881, | alludes to the reported declaration of hatred to Chill by Mr. Adams, the minister to Bolivia, but adds that he lways'finds the specter of the Pera- vian company in these reports. The Secretai states that ne has made great efforts to discover the missing letters without avall. THE MILITARY NOMINATIONS. The Senate military committee this morning agreed to report favorably on all the nominations recelved last Wednesday providing for the various promotions (and a new appointment in the Quar- termaster’s department) neident to the promotion of Gen. Ingalls as quartermaster generaL RESTORATION OF THE FRANKING PRIVILEOR. The following amendment, which ts virtually the restoration of the franking privilege, was adopted by the Senate yesterday, and made a part of the | Post OMice appropriation bill. The vote was 40 yeas to 1 nays: “And the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the House of Representatives shall have power to use official envelopes prepared b them for all the offical business of thelr respe tive offices, and the us? of such envelopes for any | purpose other than such oficial business shall be | punished by the penalities imposed by Law for the | Megal use of such envelon i] the Senate and House of Rep deleg.its from a territory sha send throuzh the mail ny talning only printed or written matter not ¢ ing two ounces In weight, Identified by his a graph signature, without’ tue payment of post age. nd entatives and have the righ or packs os Pastoral Changes. A SUMMARY OF THE APPCINTMENTS MADE RY THE BALTIMORE M. E. CONFERENCE—1OW WASHINGTON CHURCHES ARE AFFECTED —WHERE SOME PREACHERS WELL, KNOWN HERE WILL GO. The appointments made by the Baltimore con- ference of the M. E. church, in Baltimore yes day, were announced in THe Stak of last evening. It will be noted that Rev. G. G. Baker, well remembered as having been one of the early pas- tors of Hamline, will remain in Baltimore, having den appointed to South Baltimore station. Rev. Dr. H. R. Naylor, formerty of Metropolitan in this city, goes to Madison avenue, Baltimore; Rev. J. B. Van Meter, formerly of Ryland Chapel, to Huntington avenue; Kev. EH. Smith, a y or two since on Bladeusburg circuit, to Hanover street, Baltimore; Rev. Alex. Biclaskie, a native Washingtonian, goes to Calvert circuit, and Rev. Henry Nice, forinerly in charge of 1guh street bere, w the West River circuit. = Rey. R. W. Black, torinerly of Hamline ana Wes- ley Chapel, is appointed presiding elder of ist Baltimore ‘district; Rev. L. T. Widerman, for- merly of Hamline, and recently presiding’ elder of Cumberland district, 1s appointed to North Baltimore; Dr. J. McKendree Kelley leaves Dun- barton stréet, Georgetown, for Madison Square Baltimore; Rev. W. H. Cn pan, formerly ot | Georgetown, and late presiding elder of Kast Baltimore, goes to Harford avenue; Rev. J. R. Wheeler, ‘who has served Wesley’ Chapel and Waugh th this city, goes to Fast Baltimore: Rev. B. G. W. Reid, formerly of 4th street, (East. W: Ington), goes to Caroline street, Baltimore; Itev. Dr. E. B. Owen, formerly of Mt. Zion, Unton and Ryland, here, goes to High strect; Rev. M. F. B. Rice, who several years ago at Grace, and re- cently at Martinsburg, 18 assigned to Jefferson street, Baltimore; Rev. 8. V. Leech, a native of this city, who has been at Frederick recently, goes to Havre-de-Grace; Rev. Chas. McEitresh, formerly of East Washington, goes to the Seamen's Betuel, Baltimore; Rev, W. T. D, Clemm, well-known here, goes to Towsontown. Rey. W. 8, Edwards, who has served tn several Washington churches, becomes the presiding elder of West Baltimore district; Rev. Dr. Lanahan, formerly presiding elder, and well known here a¢ of the Foundry auil other chanzes, zoes to Fayette street, Baltimore; G. W. Cooper, formerly of McKendree, goes to Franklin street; Rev. 8. Shan- non, formerly of Ryland, to Emory; Rev. L.C. Muller, who Was one of the first pastors at Mt Zion, to Grace church, Baltimore: Rev. Dr. Gibson, Well remembered at tie Foundry,to Wnateoat:Rev. Dr. A. H. Ames, formerly of McKendre, is at Union Square; Rev. W. F. Speake, formerly presid- ing elder of this district, goes to Harlem | Park; Rev. L. H. Pearce, formerly of Alexandria, gos to | Monroe street; Rev. D. M. Brownlag, formerly of Providence, (succeeded by North Capitol) gors to Buckeystown ;Rey. FH. Havenner,a nitive of Wash- ington, goes to Catonsville: Rev. HK. McDantel, well kdown here, is assigned to Kik Rilge; Rev. B. Peyton Brown, late ing elder of this district, isstitioned at’ Frederic! Dr. J. H. Dashtel, formerly of Mckendree, more recently at Annapolls and Frederick, goes to’ Hagerstown; Rey. J. Duey Moore, formerly of Gorsuch, goes to Harner’s Fer- ry; Rev. J. J. Sargent, formerly of Twelfth strect, to Liberty; Rev. Thomas Myers, well known here and late tract agent, again goes to Savage. and Laurel; Rev. W. McK. Hammack, recently of Me- moral church here, goes to West Falls; Rev. J.W. Hedges, formeriy of Ryland, becomes the Sunday school and tract agent; Rev. J. W. Smith, for two years past the pastor of Grace church here, goes to Hartord cireuit Rey. J. 8. Deale, who s_well known in this Dis- trict, having last’ year served Ryland chapel, 1s made presiding elder of the District for three years. OUANGES IN THIS CITY. The appointments in this city remaining as last year are as follows: Foundry, W. F. Ward; Wes- ley chapel, W. I. McKenney, C. 1. Mytinger, sup. Metropolitan, R.M. Baer; Twelfth Street,'T.A. Mor- gan Mc dree, C. H. Richardson; Gorsuch, W. i. Laney; Wanzh, W. Downs; Hamline, S M. Hartsock; Mount Zion,L.M.Garduer. Rev. Dr. Joseph France comes to ith street (served for three years by Rev. G. V. Leech who goes to Martinsburg) and brings with him a good record from the Bal- timore churches, Union Chapel, has Rev. W.T. L. Weech, who served there several years ago. Ry- land has as the successor of Rey. Dr. Deale, Rev. Richard Norris, who was a most acceptable pastor of Waugh chapel several years ago, and has made a fine record in Baltimore. North Capitol, recently served by Rev. F. H. Havener and Memorial by Rev. W. McK. Hammack, have been consolidated with Rev. W. H. Reed in charge and Rev. G. G. sumed this morning by the House committee on foreign affairs. Among those present were Messrs. Chauncey, M. Depew, Fink, Blanchard, Barclay, Jere Wilson and ex-Assistant Postmaster General ‘Tyner, Gov. Brown, of Tennessee; Beverly Tucker, of Virginia, and several Representatives of Con” Mr. Blanchard resumed and concluded his argument, and afterwards replied to several ques- tons proposed by members of the committee. ADMISSION OF DAKOTA, ‘The Senate committee on territories this morn- ing adopted the House committee’s bill for the ad- mission of Dakota as a state in the Union, aga substitute for the Senate Dill on the same subject, and authorized Mr. Saunders to report it tothe Senate for ‘with sundry amendments, the most important of which is a ent that as & condition—precedent to the enabling act—it shall be ascertained by taking @ census between the 8d and 13th of next July that there are at least— bona fide inhabitants within the'boundaries of the Firton. of the territory whichis to’be made astate. e committee will leave the blank to be filled in by the Senate, but a majority of te members will recommend that the requircaent number of inhabitants by Pee eats aceasta ce in n by the committee provides m clearly for ene transfer of the present territ officers to what will be the territory of North. if the south- ern part be admitted as a state. ‘THE CHINESE BILI. ‘It ts expected that a vote on the Chinese bill wil be taken at 8 o'clock to-morrow, although the House to-day refused to set-aside private bills to consider It. There is but li Of the passa, of the Senate bill. The Tats, almost solid, will support it, and e1 republicans to ensure its passage by a good ‘vote, NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRATIONS. The President sent the nominations to the Senate yesterday : Henry P, Farrow,collector of customs for the district of Brunswick, Ga.; Lewis M. Pleasant, collector of internal revenue for the third district of ‘The Senate in executive firmed the following nominat collector of customs, , Maine. HH. M. Put nal Fowenue, aiatrice of New Weaver, of North Parker, of andi eae ‘at illis M. ay of Passama- , collector of inter- John B. atBahia. B. 8. Cans Gilbert = aeney, NY A REPUBLICAN CAUCUS CALLED. Chairman Hubbell of the republican caucus committee has issued a call upon the republican Senators and Representa and such others as. desire to te of the House of Wt Markham, supernumerary; Grace served for two ears by Rev,J.W.Smith recelves Rev. J.C. Hagey. v. J. J. G. Webster, of Baltimore, ‘succeeds Dr. Relley at Dunbarton ‘street, Georgetown; Rev. G. ©, Hyde, formerly of 12th street, goes to Wesley Chapel, at Annapolis; Rev. W. 'W. Vanarsdale, a. romising young preacher from this city, returns Bladensburg; Rev. J. C. Starr, formerly of Gor- Such, goes to Severn circuit for a'second year; Rev. @. ifobbs, tormerty Of Grace, in this city, be- comes presiding elder of the Cumberland district; | patron | flag inscribe ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Parade of the Irish Catholic Socictics. A STREET DISPLAY WORTHY OF THE DAY—THE S0- CIRTIES THAT WERE IN LIN IDENTS OF THS Day. Either “Old Probs” forgot that tt was St. Pat- Sday ora truce has been declared between and the good old saint, for never a drop of ad {alien when the procession moved this times during the early part of the day the sun made faint attempts to suine. The 1 by oar Irish-America citizens with a street. parade of various Irish cletles. In every part of the towa could be seen exten flag of Ireland fluttering in the brew evout Knights of St. Patrick, 1o- bers of the Washington City an Be NU Society, No. 1, attended mass at St. Patrick's church, ‘The soll Kn Of St. Columbkille attended to their devotions St. Aloystus, and the Georgetown Catholic Hiber- nian Beneficial Society bowed betore the shrine at Trinity churc getown. ‘The rendezvous for the various societies that were to particth: the parade was on Lowista nue in fr Judiclary Squ: on alter 1 O'clock the ny borhood the City Hall was enlivened by the appearance of ly Appareled mar: While the car was ‘greeted with t Irish melodies. As noon — approacl sidewalks nd streets in the viet were leavin, and the dows and t Court Hou whom wor holes, or othe rint. the socket lunost spect k Wit 1 ot nd the procession 1 Uwelve o'clock, onnell, special alas, J. J. Shannahan, and M. T. Kel First division—M. sistant morshal; is, P. Moore, D. mth, and PL 3 of St. Peter, Knights of St, Columb4il aids, J. liivan and J. Society No. 1, colores being d ina variety eye. The Various bodies of k themselves for their sp! The chief marshal—and the Irish Ways elect oue of their fnest Jooking men to fll thal post of digntty—was distinguished not ouly by his rich decoritions, but by a heavy load of flowers which he carried in his arms. ‘ese were presented by ladies, who thus bore testimony that Uelr hearts were with these Irish knights in their devout observance of St. Patrick’s day. Each s0- clety bore some distinct:ve banner or device, THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER, who were given the right of the line, numbered 40 men, all arrayed in tie handsome uniform of the order, The officers were: Commander, J. T. Jen- nings; deputy commnders, J, T. Callan, J. R. Cleinents and J.T. Keliy, ‘The banner, which dis- played the stars and stripes, bore on one side of the Held a likeness of St Peter, and on the other an etablem of hope, with an ius-ription denoting that the banner resented to the Command- ery by the ladies of Bist Washington. Sth Commandery passed 433 street and Maine avenu on the way to the place of reud:zvous, It was pr: sented with a beauticul wreath of flowers by a number of ladies. ‘Tis wreath was hoisted w the top of the banner and there gallantly carried through all the day. THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK, to whose appewranee in line too much pratse can- not be spoken, numb»red about 100 men, officered by Commander Joim F. Kelly, deputies M. R. Walsh, Michael Horrigan and Thos. Foley, and marshal Patrick Moors. The popular coum/inder wore a rich belt of gold lace, which was presented to him last evening by some’ members of the com- mandery. A handsome banner, presented to te commandery some years ago by the Ladies of St. Dominie’s parish, Was carried in the line. The ,commandery Was leaded by Pistorlo’s band. THE KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMKILLE, of whom there were about 40 in live, were headed by Weber's band. ‘The organization was ofticered by Commander R. A. Dore; ist deputy James Lawler, 24 deputy T. Curtin, 34 deputy J. Cannon, and marshal, Daniel Riordan, The silken banner borne by the commandery” represeuted on one side St. Columbxille _ pre: and on the other bore the inscription “The Knights of St Columbskille, organized May, 1872.” THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOSEPH, NO. 1, had over 30 men in line, and were headed by a drum corps. ‘The officers were Commander M. P. Sullivan, assistant commanders, J. M. Duan and Dantel Sheehan; Marshal, Jacob Roth. The coin- mandery displayed a handsome Amorican tag with blue and white markers. THE KNIGHTS OF ST. BERNARD, of Georgetown, were represented in line by forty men, who made a very creditable appearance. ‘Their officers were commander, Timothy Sullivan and marshal, Donnigan. The commandery was dis- tinguished by a neat uniform and an American with the name of tie comimandery. ‘THE WASHINGTON HIBEENIA SOCIETY. Washington City Hiberaian —_ Benevolent society, No. 1, without whose presence no St Patrick's day parade would be considered complete, bad about 100 hand- somely uniformed men in line and was headed by Repett’s band. ‘The officers were marshal, John Bligh, assistant marshals, Michael Brodrick and Richard Sweeny. ‘The society banner, borne aloit by the stundard bearer, was distincuished by the evice of a golden harp ‘on a green fleld—so dear to the Irish heart—and bore tue inscription “Wash- ington City Hibernia Benevolent Society, No. 1. Organized 1818. ing to Le stinguished THE GEORGETOWN HIBEENIAN SOCIETY, ‘Which turned out with 109 men in line, making a fine appearance, was headed by Donch’s band. The officers were: Marshal, W.G. B. Thorne; aids, Samuel Branson and C. E. Offutt. The large banner borne by the society bore on one side a peculiar device, representing an eagle with two Wolf-logs rampant, with the laseriplon, “Gentle when ed, Herce when provose.” On the re- verse ollie binuer was a sua-burst. THE ROUTE OF MancH was as follows: Down 43 street, in review of the District Commissioners, to Pennsylvania avenue, to the Capitol, to the east front, along Executive avenue to north side, to Pennsytvania avenue, to Executive Mansion, in review of the President; ‘Martinsburg, W Va., receives Rev, G.V. Leech, late of Ath street; Me Savage, Pago Mtibuira, a prom- ising young Washington fan; Pledmont, "W.. Va., J. H. M. Lemon, formerly’ of Gorsuch; Union Grove, C.'T. Weede, formerly of this city; Win- chester, Va., H. 8. France, son of Dr. France, and formerly of Grace, in this city. Crry Post-OFFICE PROMOTION AND APPOINTMENT. Goure H, Plant, jr.,has been promoted to the mn of chief clerk of the city post-office. Mr. ‘lant has been a clerk in the office for twenty years, and for a long time assistant suj itendent, of carriers, He is deservedly pop with the trons Of the office, and all will be pleased to jearn of his merited’ and well-earned promotion. Mr. C. E. Hartung was appointed assistant super- intenaent of delivery. St es SS Col. Cook and the Star Route Cases. WHY HE WITHDREW. ‘From the Post. Regarding his reasons for withdrawing trom the star route cases Col. Cook said last night: “The causes leading to this action on my part are of two or three months’ duration. I may say that ever since the death of President Garfield I have noticed the gradual freezing out process of all the original agencies in these cases, and when Mr. Gibson was Squeezed out by the change of safe combination and jor his keys, I felt then that it I was retired from the rae ebsilbeatie® g BE Bec ne F § fant Acyl to Georgetown, around tne fouutaly fant jun wh, aroun jntain, Back A str to sot, w Poin ania aoe w® pete Asylum, to 7th Street, bo Lou siaha avenue, to City Hall, and disband St. Ann’s Infant Asylum, accord- ished custom, each Knight or from the line ‘and ited in ‘the “mite box” a contribution to the wi insu- tution. THR PROCESSION RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT. ‘The procession passed the White House at haif- pastone o’clock and was reviewed by the Presi- dent and his Cabinet. At the President's side stood the assistant chiefs, John Shanahan and J. J. Fuller, with drawn swords, Toe President lifted his hat to the divisions as they passed. U ee mer! ie ped ‘THE DANGER OF 4 Wak wits THE Crow INDIANS. ‘The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has received a report from Agent Armstrong, of the Crow agency, Montana, in which he states ‘that the rumors of probabie war with the Crows are entirely unfound- est friendship for whites, and say they Want todo just as the Great Father tells them. further states, however, that a crisis in te his- tory of these people close by. game being veljnood gone, and e DEX! 'w years: they. will have to be handled aided very kindly. ‘They are maklag no pre “eR ing Naval Oxpgrs.—Captain Jno. H. Russel ordered to special duty at Washington, D. C.; Lieut. Geo. ‘Talcott to duty in charge of the navigation depart- ment at the Norfolk nay Com- atiaigiats A, RAR aR or Excgrrions.--The district Telagrams to The Star BROKEN MISSISSIPPI LEVEES, THE ALICE OATES COMPANY IN TROUBLE, a EUROPEAN TOPICS OF —-_+—__ Ralirond Men Shot by Emigrants, Daxver, March 17.—At Gopher station, the Kanses Paci ratiroad, yesterday, a atin foreman named Thomas Pitman, his brother John Ebberts were shot by two emigrants named Thomas Wooten and James McCuliom. On the day previous the section men and the emigrants had some troubte, and while the section men at breakfast the next morning the two emigrante entered, onlered the men to hold ap their ods, and, the onler not being obeyed, immediately opened fire. One of the Pitmins was woundsd Im the shoulder and the other in the thigh, wate Ebberts was shot In the face. MW Was shot in the shoulder by one ¢ ie Pit a After the shooting, the einigrants robbed the wounded seo tion men antessaped. Tis mol known whether Any Of the wour © fatal INTEREST, RULE AGAINST “ CORNERS HONORED, Thirty-six prominent mem* ie have united in prepar- ext week that any of mi Who refuses to act Om i srought before him ot orner, shall dewlty of malfeasa in office, and ex. i from the bo. mt a Was rendered y by t iy neglect of the rules im ing corners like the present one in April ty council last night voted to close al the oS today. St Patrick's day). ‘This action, d considerable comment. > Fire and a Suicide in Philadelphia, PHApELrita, March 1 this morsin: JW. Ht yarn factory, hand Girard a ‘The loss on the Dathat is $5.500, and on th $17,000, —_ M. Von Lede, a Frencuman, comuttted Suicide by | hal hiuisel( in @ cellar‘on south 34 street this | incrning. = ne Instantly Killed. March 17, Pa. i me oe last night, bus e Wheels and instontly killed, asf rlngton, England, and had beeg Only tWo Werks in Uni ‘ MOKE BROKEN 1 New One as 100 feet wide and ported this morn Ing at Storey's place dank, ight miles below Canal street. veda Tenort that Oak Grove n the right bank, mut 25 miles below These ded at the City ly as to the exa Old World News. GERMANY AND AUSTRIA'S “Aw! orts are vil as very reliable, em breaks. T location of th Loxpox, March the Thnes says: determination on the part v Wh facts to © speedy recag- the rank of a king~ poration of Bosnia and would be @ second sig- slavists” nt says. th st:tement that Count Vou Wolken. n tre {Berlin for the final ama defluitive annex to Austria of Bosnia amd Herzegovina, Was received from a reliable Trent and may be accurate, but he draws attention t the fact that Count Von Wolkenstein has just been appointed Austrian ambassador at St. Petor burg, and says he doubts whether any diplo- malist could tiaintain his reputation as a persona grata at the Russian court, If he was suspected to have been made te instrument of such an antl Russian policy. Herzegovi nificant ans} by awit, te GRECIAN POLICY. —In the chamber of f of the counell, on rea e program of the new go Said the country must be prepared for the Changes In the vast, and that amicable relations bem with every CoUNITy, espe clully with Turkey. TROUBLE IN TUNTS. Texts, March 17.—The chancellor at the French consulate here has bech attacked by Uwe Italians, who were arrested. > Incendiasism in Connecticut. A CHURCH AND & DISTILLERY BURNED, New Haven, Conn. ch 17.—Early this morn= ing Konoli’s ‘gin distiiler; pevine Point, Was entirely destroyed > Which it is sup- posed was of incendtary o ‘The loss on the uiiding is from $30) to $5,000; on the machil and stock from $20,000 to $25,000; Insurance $10, Mr. Konold was nnable to state the exact amount of liquor in the building, Government Agent Warner having the material under government fastening. An hour later, and before the engines were called away from ‘Grapevine Point, a fire broke out in Calvary Baptist church, which was burned out, the steeple and walls reawuining stand- fag. The reh Was built fiteen years go and cost about $10,000. ‘The damage by fire is ‘from $50,000 to $73,000, and the Insurance covers about 350,000. This fire 1s also supposed to Lave been the: Work of an incendtary. > Charged With Forgery. Watserra, Tt. March 17.—J. W. Shiiden, edit nent republican politict Swedish consulship, ts charged with having fonge@ commercial paper 'to the extent of several thou. sand dollars, and has let the country, _ The Alice Oates Company in Trouble. HER TREASURER'S RIB BROKEN. MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 17.—The receipts at the box office of the Academy of Muste during the performance of the “Little Duke,” by Lice 's company here last night, Were attached by all, a former employe of the company. ‘oof the sheriffs force threw the money-taker » Sinall Was present and ¢ ment Was Invalid, and Dn: garnishee*was withdrawn. Dena. ah Millard, a prominent lawyer of Hac id Uais elt) died here 1ast of Bright's classmate of Gen. Garfeld, and judge of the Bergen county court of common pleas for five years, Killed Durii MOooREHEAD, MINN., Miu elward Quinn, @ bartender, was shot and kilied during a ngut with M. J. Whelan. District Government Affairs, The number of dog licenses Issued for the cur- rent year to the present time Is 1,450. Mr. H. Burkhrt, for J.C. Hillyer, in a letter to the Commissioners’ asks for material with which to improve Q street with between 20th and gist streets west, Ue work to be done at the expense of the petitioner and under the supervision of the engineer departe Lt. Greene recommends that the request be granted, the materi: more than $878.50, and to be done after July, as The appropriation for the current year 18 ex- haw A building permit has been Issued to Miss Math- ison and Mrs. Simons for an addtiton to brick cor- ner 11th and E strects northwelt—$5,650. The attention of the Commissioners has been called to a blacksmith shop recently erected in Bates’ alley next to a dweiling-house. ‘The writer requests be informed who gave permission for it OPPOSED TO THR PROJECTED POINT LOOKOUT ROAR. In reply to a letter from the House District com> jospital for W: St Joseph's M. te rieong St. Vincent's Female. Orphan Home, Rpiphany Wome for charit institutions of —_.—__ ‘Tar Restexarion or Mx. Wu. A. Coox.—The at torney general has received Mr. Cook's letter of Tesignation; but bas taken noaction in regard to it considering it this afternoon. Mr, Lag gh yd i 2288 5 £ F i i i I i t | | i F ‘ | | : i fa Ee a i ah i i F i Hl