Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1882, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Korthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMB, Pres't. Sing, Erexima Sran te served to muboertbere to the | their own sccoun' | Senor sd cent ner Sapnth Copies at the counter Setveach, By mal) ‘prepaid —50 cents @ mouth, ne year, $6; wix months, $3. [Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-ciass mail matter.) Ww: Star—published on Friday—#2 a prereset Bir mouth, $1. 10 copies for $10; 20 pien Tor 350. 2 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; RC paper sent loner than is paid for. mown on application. Rates of advertising mae Che bening Star, V2 59—N® 9,034." WASHINGTON, D..C., WEDN 1882. TWO CENT ESDAY, MARCH 22, INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR AwvusrMents— lst pase. ArtorNeys—4th pase, Avctiox Saces—3d and 8th pages. Booxs, &c.—24 page. Boanprxe—4th paxe. Busiwess Craxces—4th page. Burcpens’ Surriies—Tth page. rrr Trems—8th pase. Cousrry Reat Extate—4th page. Dratus—8th page. Dar Goons 5.h pare. Epveationat—4th page. Fivaxctar—3d paxe. Famity Surriirs—24 page. Fox Ret (Rooms)—4th page. For Kent (Houses)—4th paxe. For Rent (Miscellancous)—4th page. For Satz (Miscellaneons)—4th page. For Save (Houses)—4th page. GENTLEMEN's Goops--6th page. Houser SH 8th page. Lapres’ Goops— 5th paxe. Les? axp Founp—4th page. Lectunes—Ist pace. Manmraces—8th page. Mowery To Loan—4th page. Mepicar, &c.—6th paxe. Fersoxat—4th page. Prorrssioxat—4th page. Piasos axp Ongans—4th page. Prorosars—sth pace. Rartxoaps—7th pace. Srectat Norices—Ist page. Srrciacries—4th pare. Srrawrns, &e—Tth pace. Bare Derosrr—4th page. Sewrsa Macuryes—3d page. ‘Tur Tuspes—3d page. Uxprrrakens, &c.—Sth page. Help)—4th page. ations) 4th page. ines) 4th pare. WasTep ( Miscellaneous)—4th pace. AMUSEMENTS ‘AL THEATER. — 7 EVERY FVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE. 82-1 HE REIGNING SUCCESS_gs THE BA DAUGHTER, An Tui American Drama, Lae ~ "ARTISTICALLY ACTED BY A COMPANY OF RECOGNIZED ARTISiS. (COSTUMES A ODE), a presentest by the . COLLIERS BANKERS UGHTER COMBINA- andred times in New York and # of the United States. Jowett Whitin, es Mr. Joseph Wilk per, Mies dime « » Kose Graham, “de Monday, March 27—Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and West's Mi u 0. THATCHER'S MINSTRE : OF MINSTRELSY. cy that it is ‘The Rest Minstrel Band that has ever uppeared here. ‘The Best Minetre! Band that has ever appeared here. ‘he Best Minstrel Band that has ever appeared here. "the Best Minstrel Baud that hae ever appeared by THAICHEWS FIRST APPRARANCE GREETED WITH UPROAKIOUS LAUGHTER AND U BOUNL 2 DOUGHERTY, COU. STBIMONS. DELIGHTFUL MUST LY REND! ‘WHAICHE » SATURDAY AT 2. 3 ux, March 27, tit. J ond Acc hed Artiste, MLLE = Inher great impe! RAND CONCE ‘Under the Ansy ‘ “Arion Quartette Club” and Lincoln Post, No. 3, &., for the Lenctit of the widow and children of LOUIS MORELL, by the Washington Zither Ciub, Double Quartette of the pollo Club. Misses Eva Milla auil Nellie Eichhorn, Bieears. Fred. Knoop, Pwil Holer, Mr. H. Kakeman, Mr. W. Waldecke: AT LINCOLN HALL, THURSDAY, MAKCH 23, Commencing at 8 p. m. Adn ission, 50c nta. ‘Tickets for sale at the principal Music Stores nd st the Homapathic Pharmacy, No. $2 F street northwest. No extra change for rexérved m2i- ‘The Best winstrel Band that has ever aj peared here. | Ge Ae the late seats, to be had at hietzen tt & Coe ESTIMONIAL CONCERT MISS CARRIE V. KIDWELL D Mme. Kaspar, Mr. Jobn Pagh, Mrs. Powel, Fie polo Club, Mee Mer Prot. Kaspar, Mr. Kutei, * Will all Arsist. Tickets, for sale at Metzexoit's, 50 cents, including re- werved setate. Beet He SMUGGL aT SATURDAY r, MAKCH 257m. Complimentary Benest tendered Messrs. ANCE AND BSUUSA, by Gen. W. T. Sherman, Hon, John "F. Miler, Hon. 3. Floyd King, and other muutic men and Texding citi fens. THE SMUGGLERS will be xiven en this ceca- Sion prior t its prerentation thronghont the Union. ‘The et MUL comirice the fohewing princhiels, Nig: bold and Mr. pple. supported by the mawnincent chorus of ‘the pingWn Uperstic Association, who have generously Yolunteered for the mm. Costumes from Eaves, Rew \ork. Comylete orchestra, aud every attention t0 detcis, imcuring a finisned troduction, non 75 exis; tickets for sale by iseumbers of the Washin, Qyerstic Amcciation. | Kewcrved seats $1: * Music Store, op andufter Tuesday morn’g.120-6t" CAPITAL THEATER. HONDAY, March 20_poQAEEBEDD, Manager. a Engogement Extraordinary! HYDE & BEHMAN'S Star Specialty Company. Wat- and Ellie, Jobn and Louie ‘lil, Martelis, Jin nam— ; Mine Clara Moore, Mefvoy and Ra we bag a Miss Auice Hutchings, eonciading w Fun- Bieat of all Afteryicces. “chtited “Doteh aud Irish Finkles, Matinees Tuesday and Friday. 20 SPECIAL NOTICES. er EE Oe 1h wed his office to ae removes,300 F Stmxet NontRWwesr _m22-Im* er DE 2 A er, ‘Has removed his office to 1309 F Street NonTHwesT. m22-Im* (ce DE HM scHoor Ey, = DENTIST, Has removed from 1113 Pennsylvania avenue to 1215 Penn: VANIA AVE. NORTHWEST. m22-Im [¢ A MEETING FOR MEN.—REV. JNO. “S Navee will preach a sermon exclusively for men, at Hamline M. E. Church, corner 9th and P sets northwest, THIS (Wednesday) EV it Come and hear hi i it de NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE OLEDE ‘will bein on “1 continue on TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS of each wee AL EAS RING, M.D. 726 1 RE INSURANC 3 ine ‘Trustees, will be office of the Company, 1324 F street, on DAY, April 3. Polis open from 12 to 2o'clock p. 064 H. K. WILLARD, Secretar; A NEW IDEA EMBRACED IN ELYS’ CREAM BALM. Catarrh is cured by causing discharze and cleansing, not by drying up. The application is easy and agreca- ble. Price 50 cents. Apply into nostrils with little finger. ELYS’ CREAM BALM has completely cured me of Catarth, of which I have been pfilicted over ten years, after trying almost every remedy recommended, none having proved so effective and thorough. 8. J. Av Wholesale Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 143 Federal street, Boston, Mass. IT IS NO exaggeration. Fly's Cream Balm isa cute for Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold in head. Many cures have been made among wy customers. No other edy has ever equaled the Balm in good results, A. J. OvexweLpex, Drugzist, Easton, Pa. ELYS’ CREAM BALM COMPANY, m22-e03t Owego, New York. >", COPARTNERSHIP NOTIC HAR- &-S RISON and J. W. LANSDALE have this day formed a COPAKTNERSHIP for the purpose of eon. ducting the Grocery Business in all its branches, at 831 North Capitel street, where they will be pleased’ to see their friend 2t] MAncn 20, 1882, MU as induc or Cop dre, with Pri dmany ions. It was y one of the most dist aud no other firm is process of manuf or by seeing that CaSwFLL, toreis on each bottle ated. Fifth avenue New York, aud : New with the formula or willconfer a great Massey & Co ‘s sizna- ay,and 81 = SAML 8. SHEDD, 409 tn Srneer Nortawesr. PLUMBING, FURNACES. | RANGES, | TINNING, MANTELS AND GAS FIX’ ES. Jobbing in all of the above Branchea, EF-Estimares Funsisuep Fon New Wonk. E. F. BROOKS, GAS FIXTURES, 631 15th street, Corcoran Building, Agency for Mitchell, Vance & Co., New York. Immense stock. Low prices. Fancy Lamps, Shades. Botalie Gas Lights, &c., &e. 8 531 15th street. (ee ?_ FURNISH INDUSTRIES, NOT ALMS.—BE- <% _nevolent citizens of the District of Columbia who approve of the practical methods cf the Associated Charities are mrzeutly requested. to give onder f0F making Fine and ies and Gentlemen's Under- wear, Children’s Cl lonsehold Si Ruitting, Embroidery, Domestic Service, Washin by the hour or day, or any work a woman can do, to the Woman's Work” Departinent of Aseociuted Charities, 1418 F re, > PLATTS CHLORIDES. DISINFECTING AND DEODORIZER. ODORLESS, PROMPT AND CHEAP, Quart bottles, 50 cts. MILBURN’S PHARMACY, m6 1429 Pennsylvania avenue. SAMUEL KFR, DEY Goons, 930 7th street northwest. New French and Scotch Ginzhama, just opened; best qualities at low prices. Silks, Satins, and Rhadames, extra good values. PUBLIC VOICE. ‘Wasnincton, D.G., December 30; 1881. :—Being a sufferer from female weaknesses ‘the house, and Gentlemen: t such an ex-ent I could not go around having failed to et relief froin the treatment of ‘some of our most responsible physicians, my husband, per- snaded me to try Brown's Iron Bitters, two bottles of which completely restored me to health, and I am now str ard hearty. My husband took Brown's Iron Bitters for Kidney Complaint with benvficisl re- sults. From the effect shown on me by the use of the first bottle Dr Hriston recommended its eo d use. s. M. LATRE! Mus. AXLES, BABEEE & Co. 324 W. Beltimore street, Baltimoro, Md., WILL HOLD THEIR REGULAR WEEKLY SALE oF BOOTS AND SHOES, MARCH 2%, commencing at TEN CK, on 8 xty days’ credit, Consisting of 600 cages and eartous all descriptions of Boots and hoee : Men's, Boys’ and Youths’ Extra Calf and Buff; Full ine of Mew York, New England and city made Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Goods; Full line Ladies’ and Misses’ Slippers, &e., Ge. m22-2t ps waep & HUTCHINSON, On FRIDAY, on 817 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTH AND P STREETS, cool DABFORTH. OF by dad ¥ ak. Eventi Gives a very. inten concert enin the stadio” at Driver's, 1943 PeuneyIvaiia avenie: en fond of oud he: a LES, woud singing can here sped a GRP MILITARY FAIR, mid-6t FOR THE BENEFIT or tux NATIONAL RIFLES, ar MASONIC TEMPLE, ‘MARCH 15 TO 25, 1882, SEASON TICKETS. _OxE DOLLAR, AMAmitting Lady and Gentleman, which entitles the holder thereof to ONE CHANCE in the GRAND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE THOUSAND OB MORE BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS at the close of the Fair, ranging in value from $900 to$1._mi17-8t OTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! 1 wieh the public to know that at No. 1219 Kew York Avenue is the place where you can gut a, @hoice fresh CUT FLOWEES, eut and, ered fresh 288 K street and trea By sore etablishanent fcinect road ‘Ako, deicnsot pote, at short notiee aud reason- Sole prices. Fs) Wak: COLEMAN, Poms, Borat ON EXHIBITION No. 626 i AND SALEAT = Street. MARKRITER'S, Btreet ‘one door from 7th street, weet, Lboice Of Painti: ‘Ener: Uhromon, ete. ; also reat cite, Stok fuicrhenee Pike ee, ire Cord ane ete. iter’s. ‘Terns Cash. Free Art Gallery. LECTURES. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, TENTH AND G STRECTS NORTHWEST. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 297u, Lecture by REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER, Subject: THE MOKAL USES OF LUXULY AND BEAUTY. Admission, 50 cents: reserved seats without extra charge at te Ellis Music Store, 937 Pennsylvania ave- ue, mai Rk. SIRLEY’S CO¥POUND CALISAYA ‘Wine Bitters contains ta incre-tients, mine of vewe- at ee aie | ey witch it t« found fn the aj ‘ia, nervous debility, DUPUNT CIRCLE. PLUMBING, FURNACES, RANGES MANTELS, &e, _Jobbing fn all these lines, n $3 i H OOO H OCO EEE HHO OOO F oO HHH SHO. ke QoH HO On Oo E co H H 000 I CCG EER 900, L DDD o OL DD Oo OL DD o.oL LD D 000 ELLE ppp wwwi SSSg EGE ,SSS8, WwwwH HOSS Ra ie WwwWw HHH II “sss, KK 11 RE “sss, WWwWw HHI, SKE NE . 8 WoW H HU Ssss8 K “kK 1 ERR Sgss' PURE AND UNADULTERATED. ‘The peculiar medicinal qualities of Whiskies distilled froin the finest growth of rye in the renowned Valley of the Monongahela, have attracted the attention of the ‘Medical Faculty in the United States to such a degree as = avery high position among the Materia We beg to invite the attention of connoisseurs to our celebrated fine OLD WHISKIES of the following well- known brands, IN CASES containing one dozen bot- tles each, vizi UNRIVALED UPPER TEN WHISKEY. VERY SUPERIOR OLD STOCK WHISKEY. For excellence, pureness and evenness of quality, the above are unsurpassed by any Whiskies in the market. ‘They are entirely free from adulteration, and are of na- tural fisvor and fine tonic properties. ‘These Whiskies are sold under guarantee to give PER- FECT SA TISFACTION, and can be had at all leading wrocery stores at retail. H. & H. W. CATHERWOOD, 14 SOUTH FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. m9-3m. A FOR PALMER'S AMERICAN GINGER ALE. SOLD BY DEALERS AT $1 PER DOZEN PRINCIPAL DEPOT: 1244 29TH STREET, WEST WASHINGTON. SAM'L C. PALMER. a” Telephonic connections : AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE CHINESE BILL IN THE HOUSE. MONDAY NEXT TO BE DISTRICT DAY. SENATE PROCEEDINGS, COMMITTEE MEETINGS Only One Nomination To-day. The President sent only one nomination to the Senate to-day: Namely, A. L. Morrison, of Iliinots, to be U. 8. marshal of New Mexico. Senate To-day. ‘The Chair submitted messages from the President, transmitting from the Secretary of the Interior draft of a bill to authorize payment for govern- ment transportation on certain railroads, and from the Secretary of the Navy a communteation urging an appropriation of $12,000, under the head of “con- tingent equipment and recruiting,” to defray ac- cruing expenses. Mr. Cameron (Pa.) presented the resolutions adopted at a town mecting of citizens of Philadel- phia, on the 4th inst., concerning the persecution of citizens of Russia, Mr. McPherson, from the committee on naval affairs, reported adversely the Dill to equalize the y of officers of the navy. Placed on calendar by uest of Mr. Jacks Mr. Vance, from the Same committee, reported adversely the bill to prevent officers of the navy from being kept on the retired Ist after the disa- bilities for whieh they were placed there have ceased. Indefinitely postponed. House of Representatives. MARCH 27TH, DISTRICT DAY. On motion of Mr. Neal, Monday, March 27th,was set apart for the consideration of District of Co; umbia business, THE FLOOD SUFFERERS. On motton of Mr. King,a resolution was adopted, calling on the Secrerary of War for information as © what further reltef 1s necessary for the sufferers Tom the overflow of the Mississippl river and its tributeries Mr. Cox to. the ferre The morning hour having been dispensed with, the House at 12:20 resumed the consideration of THE CHINESE BILL. Mr. Washburn (Minn.) favored the bill, bellev- ing, as he did, that the country was not prepared for the experiment of allowing Chinese labor and Chinese civilization to hive unrestricted 51 rs The cppenens of the measure pointed to the fact u there were but 100,000 Chinamen on the Pa- cific coast, but he pointed to that other fact that all dangers had small beginnings, and he claimed that the continuance of this immigration would bring about the greatest of all danger, the degra- dation of labor. He contended that there was no analogy between the immigration from Europe and that from China, and thought that the at- tempt of gentlemen to show the contrary were misleading and inconsistent. It was the part of Wisdom not to degrade labor, but to bring labor and capital in accord. Capitol Notes. Among the nominations sent to the Senate yes- terday by the President were the following: ond Lieutenant Edwin R.Clark 10th infantry, to be first’ Heutenant; ant-Paymaster John R. Martln, to be a pissed assistant paymaster; George W. Simpson, of New York, and S, Lawrence Heap, District of Columbia, to be assistant paymasters. In the Senate yesterday the military academy rl ‘aS passed. Mr. Morgan spoxe on tue tariff commission bill, urging the necessity of prompt tariff ision by co.amittees of Con- gress In preference to the commission plan. DISCRIMINATING DUTIES. The Senate finance committee yesterday recon- ‘sidered the action taken at their last meeting, by which they agreed to recommend a general repeal of the discriminating duties now levied on certain roducts of all countries east. of the Cape of Good Hope, when imported from places west. there and finally decided report to the Sen: of passing the Hous bill confining thi tea and coffee, the products of the possessions of the Netherlinds, with an additional section pro- viding that the act shall not go into effect until October Ist. N.Y.) introduced a bill granting cannon Saratoga Monument Association, Re- MILITARY AFFAIRS. The House committee on military affairs, at their meeting yesterday Instructed Representative Meginnis to offer as an amendment to the army ap- propriation bill when 1t comes up for considera- tion in the House, the following: “That any officer of the army who may be supernumerary to the permanent organiztion authorized by law mays lipon his own request, receive an honorable dis- charge and one year’s pay and allowance for each five years service, provided that no officer shall receive more than three years pay and allow- ance.” ‘The committee nlso authorized Mr. Upson to report favorably to the House the bill to pay to the state of Oregon the awards on the Indian war Claims to the amount of $70,000, A favorable re- port was also ordered upon Mr. Calkins’ Dill, whieh provides that in leu of the flxel salary here- tofore given clerks to the paymasters in the army; they shall be classified, and their compensation regulated in the same manner as civilian employes in the other staff departmentsof the army. AMERICAN CITIZENS IN BRITISH PRISONS. The President has transmitted to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State on the impris- onment by the British government of David Mc Sweeney, a citizen of the United States, and Intely aresident of California, ‘The British authorities had informed Mintster Lowell that McSweeney Was arrested tn Ireland on June & 18:1, on sis picion of “inetting persons to assemble unlawfully and commit riot ani assiuit,” and that McSwee- ney could not be discharsed from custoly, Se: retary Frelinghuysen directed Minister Lowell ch 4, 1882, to order prompt trial in all cases of imprisoned Americans. In response, Minister Lowell states that the British authorities hive assured him that the matter Will have imuediate attention, ee Sergeant Mason and His Family. ‘A MEETING IN THEIR BEHALF LAST NIGHT. An informal meeting was held last night in the parlors of Mr. Fitzpatrick, No. 8% Pennsylvania avenue, in the interest of Sergeant Mason and family. Those present discussed the project of Taising means for the support of Mason’s wife and child during his incarceration in the Albany prison and taking such other action as may be deemed ex- pedient for the benefit of the sergeant and his tam- fly, and to give expreaston in relation to the eever- ity of the punishment inflicted upon the unfortu- nate and too zealous soldier. Col. H. C. Fisk made some remarks, stating that there was a growing public sentiment against the ee- verity of the unishment. He tied that the meeting had been called in such haste, as there were doubtless many absent ones who would like to attend but for the brief notice given. He did not attribute lack of numbers to any apathy on the part of the public, but to the want of notification. He s a Postponement until Thursdy night so as to give everybody a chance to participate. He urged that It would result in good to Sergeant. Mason and his. family. There were several matters to discuss when they should get a larger audience tozether, such as the asp anunent of a treasurer to take charge of the funds contributed to support the family, as his pay had even been dented him by the military court-martial. Sergeant O'Keefe, 24 artillery, who had been promoted to fill Sergeant ‘Mason’s’ place; was present and stated that he would do all in his power for the good of his friend and comrade now in prison, and would promise to attend any future meeting wien not interfering with his duties. Capt. Joyce and others made remarks, all of the sime tenor, stat- ng that they would dd in contributions or, Other- wise, The feeling of all present was in decided sympathy with Mason and his family, as he had ever been respected as a thorough soldier aud was never known to shrink from nor to exceed his duty. It was finally agreed to postpone action until ‘Thursday night. ‘The Sergeant Mason Fund, ‘The following additional subscriptions have been Teceived at THE STAR Office: Acknow! heretofore. $97.39 Employes of C. Baum, J, F, Saum. Mrs. J. F. Saum. ‘W. Y. Marett (Philadelphia). J. J. Appich zt ), Treasury cope R _ Ftyan, $8) don Lehnert, 50c.; George an, $2; John 5 Donn jr 20. S0c.'; Cash, 80c.; Ju- t. Philitps, 50>. A. Isphording, ar agt. J. $3, 1 in the Circuit Court to-day. Plaintifl that Perkins on Jan. 27, 1880, eof her as fol- lows: she ts ‘thiet and a The Resignation of Chietg Crosby. CORRESPONDENCE I THR CASE. ‘The following correspon taken place between the Secretary of War and chief clerk, H. ‘T. Crosby of the War d t ‘Wak Derapturgs, March 20th. Mr. Becretary: With a view to engagementin bysiness in the line of my profession, I have the mee to juest a leave of absence until Juiy Ist, and beg to tender my resignation to effect on that date. Thanking you heartily for the uniform courtesy which J have received since your ap- pointment as Secretary of ay : remain v yours H. T. Crossy, Ghiet clerk. ‘The Secretary made the following reply: H. T. Crosby, esq., Chief Clerk; Dear Sir: In approving your request for a leave of absence until July 1st next to enable you to pre- pate for a severance of the relations you have so long had with this department, Lbeg to express to you the hope that the energy abd ability which have caused your advancement here will speedily give you a prominent position. In your profession. n accordance with your request, your resignation is accepted, to take effect July 1st. 1882 Tam very truly yours, Ropert T. Lixcron, Secretary of War. ACTING CHIEF CLERK. During the time that Mr. I. T. Crosby, chief clerk, 18 on leave of absence, Mr. John Tweedale, chief of the correspondence, will act as clef clerk of the War department, and_ also as superintend- ent of the War department building. The Republican Caucus. SELECTION OF A CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COM- MITTER. A caucus of republican Sgnators and Represent- atives was held in the hall of the House of Repre- sentatives last night for the purpose of selecting a Tepublican Congressional campaign committe. Representative Robeson acted as chairman, and Representative Miller, of Pennsylvania, as secre- tary. The following were chosen as members of the campaign comnmitcee: Alabama, J. Q. Smith, contestant; California, Hon. H. F. Page; Connec- tient, Hon. John T. Wait; Florida, Hon. Horatio Brisbee; Tilino's, 1s; Indiana, Hon. W: H. Calin iam B. AK Ison; Ka Kentucky, Senator Eugene Haie . Urner; Massac Hillam A. Russell; Michigan, Hon, JayA. Hubbel Minnesota, Hon. William D.Washburne; Miss Pi, Hon. James B. Lynch: Missouri, Hon, RT. Horn, stor John P. Jones; New Hamp- shire, Hon. James Briggs; New Jer-cy, Hon. George M. Ro beson; New York. Hon. Frank His- -k; North Carolina, Hon, Orlando Hubbs; Ohio, Hon.’ W iam McKinley, jr.; Oregon, Hon. M. C. George; Pennsylvania. Hon. H. G. Fisher; Rhode Island, ‘Senator U. W. Aldric) contestant, E. W. M, Mackey C. Houk; Vi consin, Hon sipia, Hon. John’ F. Dezendort; Wis- Louistina, Nebrasl Pound. The states of Colorado, a, and Vermont ha not yet selected delegate States heving no ublican members of Congress or contestant will not be represented on the committee. It was decided that the members of the committee should meet atthe Ebbitt House next Monday night for the purpose of organizing. -oo8 Eien Distressing Reports from the Flooded Region. ‘SHORT RATIONS—DEAD STOCK POISONING THE ATR. Register Bruce this morning received a letter from Greenvillé giving a vivid description of the condition of the flooded country and the sufferers. All the country north ani east of the Yazoo river is one vast sheet of water. * At Stoneville the water runs through the streets and over the public Toad at least two feet deep. A catfish weighing seventy pounds was caught in a front yard. The houses in that country are bulit mostly from three to four feet {rom the ground, and the people are stl living tn tuem, with skiffs to bring their pro- visions und wood.’ Above Greenville the people are camped on the levees and ip the gin houses. The failure of the cotton and corn crops in that: section have lett the people without money. he great question ts that ef subsistence. The ations issued so far amount to very Little. On the ith of March only 1g pounds of pork were tssued per head, and it was ieared the supply would be SUL smalier on the next Sxturday. It is a sad sight to ride over the country nd see the peovle camped on the levees and mounds, the stock dead or starving around the camp3. Their carcasses are potsoning the air enough to breed a pestilence, for bodies of hundre.is of horses, mules and cows are strung along the levees north of Greenville. There will be terribie couse 4 along the tibuta- ries of the Yazoo, for the people have no levees to flee to or other place of safety, There is imme: e demand for food, and it ought to be forwarded speedily. MORE RATIONS ORDERED. The Secretary of War has ordered 200,000 rations to be sent. to Memphis for the flood sufferers in Mississipp!, 300,000 to New Orleans, £0,000 to Helena, aro md 10,000 to Charleston, Gayoso and New Madrid, Missourt, each. sir erases Senator ‘Fellor md the Interior Depart- imocnt, WUAT HE SAYS AND WHAT OTHERS SAY—MR. CHAP- FRE FIGURES IN THE MATTER. ‘The report that Senator Telier, of Colorado, is to be appointed Recretary of the Interior was freely circulated at the Capitol yesterday. A STAR raporter asked Senator Teller about it. He replied: “It is all gammon; there Is nothing in it; I have no am- bition in that direction.” In spite of Mr. Teller’s denial there are th: who believe that he has been selected to succeed Secretary Kirkwood. ‘Their theory ts tuat the chief purpose of Mr. Tel- ler’s appointment 1s to create a vacancy In the Senate to be filled by Mr. Chaffee. Stalwart inthu- ence has booked Mr. Canffee for the Secretaryship of the Interior, but leading Colorado republicans: have stoutly opposed this. sppeu nen in case of Mr. Teller’s appointment to the Cabinet the va- cancy thus created in the Senate would be tilled by the governor of Colorado, and it is reported that he would appoint Mr. Chaffee, ot Gen. Rosecrans Again. STATEMENT OF DB. HARIO? CONTRADICTED. Having seen a statement that one Dr. Hariot had authorized Col. Holloway to state that he saw a letter from Gen. Rosecrans to his brother, Bishop Rosecrans, in the hands of Father Edlin, in which he stated that the war was frutricidal and could never be brought to a successful termination; that the Army of the Cumberland was defeated and demoralized, &., &., Gen. Rosecrans sent the slip to the Rev. Fatier Edlin, who is now sta- tioned at St. Dominic's church, in thjs city, re- juesting to know If he ever made such statements, le answers that he did not live tn Zanesville at the time of the battle of Chickamat but in Memphis. He first became acquaint with the dentist, Dr. Hariot, in 1878. He never received at any time any letter from Bishop Rosecrans con- cerning that battle or any other battle in the war. fie never saw a letter from Gen. Rosecrans con- ceruing the conduct of the wur, and never heard the bishop say that he had reeelved one. He never col nded with the bishop except on business of the diocese, and never until i after the war. To this the Rev. James Rocheford, who was vicar general to Bishop Roseerans during the war, adds: “I knew the bishop weil about the time of Chickamauga and afterward. In thege years he e often of the war. He never spoke of Gen. ecrang as relenting in regard to the vigorous Prosecution of the war, but always of his noble und continuous struggle for the government. I hope he will always be able to obtin as complete a refutation of the calumnies of his enemies as he has in the letter of Father Edim.” As Gen. Rosecrans never entertained the re- motest sentiment in common with those sileged to have been stated in the letter which Dr. Hariot said he saw, he pronounted it atonce the state- ment of a crank ora rascal, but fortunately hap- pened to learn that Father Edlin was in the city, and obtained his statement. + _____ Tue New ENGLAND excursignists almost filled the White House thfs morning,’ The President re- ceived them In @ body at noon,and shook hands with them. AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day: were Senators Saunders, VanWyck, 8aw- yer and Logan, RepresentativesValentine, O'Neill, Beet Caswell, Houk, eye ated TP, a Sree ‘Tae SaRaToGa has left Boston for Newport, Rhode Island. See ee Carman A. A. Sows Howison and R, D. Evans board, to convene at the to consider the promotion of J Se Personat.—Representati' has gone home on a ten dn: disease, at his reoovery 18 not ex Count Von Boust, of the New York on a visit —, THE PERU-CHIL INVESTIGATION. MR SHIPHERD'S DISCLOSURES TO-DAY. A FEE TO COLLECTOR ROBERTSON. THE SENATOR WHO ACTED AS COUNSEL. Owing to some misapprehension in relation to the hour of meeting, a quorum of the members of the foreign affairs committee was not in atten- dance until 10:30 o'clock this morning, and the examination of Mr. Shipherd was resumed at 10:35 Chairman Williams, and Representatives Kasson, Rice, Dunnell, Lord, Walker, Blount, Wuson and Belmont were present. Mr. Shipherd produced a copy of ‘THE LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT, dated April 28, 1881, which was alluded to in his testimony yesterday, and in which he opened negotiations upon the subject of the Peruvian company. The letter was read by the chairman. In this ‘letter, Mr. Shipherd states that the In- terests of his clients in Peru are so great us to entitle them to consideration in_the discussion of any plans affecting the future of the prostrate re- public. He further states that the purpose of this note fs that a decision on the appointments of min- Asters to Chill and Peru shall be reserved until the facts relative to the claims of the company shall have been laid before the President. THE LETTER OF MAY 21sT NOT YET PRODUCED. Mr. Shipherd stated that he had not yet found the letter of May 21st, but had written to his son to make’a copy and send to him, and he expected to lay it before the committee in a few days. The chairman announced that the committee would In turn ask suck questions as they might desire touching the matters under discussion yes- MR. SHIPHERD’S OPTNION OF GEN. HURLBUT. Representative Kasson asked if witn any instance in which Mr. Hurtbut’s oftictal had been purchased. Mr. § the action erd reptied that in is knowledg. 1g0, and Which cam time, and from which he had formed his opinion @f Gen. Hurlbut. In connection with this opinion, and tn further reply to the inquiry,he called atten tion to a decision of the U. 8. Supreme Court in tie case of Clark against the United States, In whlch it wasshown that Hurlbut while in the sen vice of the United States at New Orleans accept ‘red many notice at the spondence with Gen. Hurlbut the e ated that he desired to have an in- terest in the Peruvian chim? Answer.—No, sir; he never did. QUESTIONS THE WITNESS DECLINED T) ANSWER. Witness stated, in further repiy, that no officer of the United. States in the diplomatic service or otherwise ever expressed any desire or list- ened to any proposals for an Interest in the claim of the Peruvian company. the Landrean claim, and replied it {s now held by Americans, but I could not, without violating pri- vate contidences, disclose tite names of the parties. ‘The legal name of his (Shipherd’s) company wit- ness stated, in further is the Peruvian com- pany, incorporated und he laws of Georgia in 1870, and every share of the stock 13 held in this country. Witness declined to st:ite how much has been piid in for stock, or irom what parties the clatin Was purchased, of whether the original pa tles were pald for their claim in stock of the company, or whether the company has ever t:ken possession of any property in Peru, or whett they have a resident agent im Pera. Witnes stated that the company have notified Peru of their claim, but have never received any reply or acknowledgment of the clalin. The Peruvian company has never had any oMi- cial correspondence with the Peravian” gov- government.” Whatever ‘advices the compiny a w as received have been received from pri- vate § s, Representitive Kasson explained the object is Ingutries to be the dis- covery whether the aileg.tion on which the investigation is based. that the Peruvian company was a purely speculative enterprise, dependent for its success entirely upon the intervention of this government, is a true one, or whether the claim of the company Isa solid one, and its business such as American c.tizens have a periect rightto en- gage in. MR. SHIPHERD'S LONG EXPLANATION. Mr. Shipherd then went into a long explanation of hisconnection with the Peruvian company, which bezan in March, 1881, when he became counsel for his clients who had purchased this clilm. Witness recognized the magnitude of the interests involved in the claim and opened nezo- tiations with Governor Boutwell with a view tos curing bis ald as counsel upon all matters affect- ing international questions. Governor Boutwell examined the papers, and after three weeks called upon Witness and stated that the chum was good and he was prepared to lay tt before the President. Several conferences ensued as to what counsel should be employed, but at no time was anything said in favor of employing any man on account of his official station or relations, Witness discussed with Governor Boutwell the question of renewing through the Secretary of State the ne- gotiations which had been begun with the Execu- tive (who had since been disabled), and suggested that Governor Boutwell_ should undertake to open negotiations. About that tme, however, it was suggested that A CERTAIN SENATOR, (whose name witness declined to give the commit- tee) being a warm personal friend of the Secre. tary, would perhaps be the best person for that delicate mission. Gov. Boutwell approved It, and shortly afterwards witness had an interview with the Senator at his (witness’) office In New Yor! lasting about four hours, and in which all the pi pers Were submitted to the Senator. Witness asked ‘im if he would accept a retainer in the case gounse}, and the Senator replied with vehemenc “No, sir; under noconcelvable circumstances. You can readily see that this matter might come be- fore Congress in some shape for its ‘action, and It would be manifestly improper.” The Senator added that we had no need of counsel in the sense Thad mentioned; that we had simply to lay our case before the Secretary and the President. The whole country was interested, and it was his duty as a Senator to further the Interests of our com- y._ He wag then on his way from his home in ew Hampsht [At this point there were vis- {ble signs of amusement, in view of witness’ re ted refusals to disclose the name of the Sena- or}—to Washington, and he stated that he would be pleased to bring about for me an interview with the Secretary of State. THE GEORGIA CHARTER, Whness was asked how he came to obtain a charter under the laws of Georgia, and explained that in looking about for the most favorable oon- ditions he heard of a charter which had some time since been ited to Duff Green by the state of Georgia and which contained such extraordl- narily advantageous features—allowing the esiab- lishment of branches at any point in this country or abroad—that they decided to obtain this char- ter. The company Is now acting under this char- ter, and bus been regularly issued; and under the clause permitting Dranches they ‘have established thelr headquarters in New York city. THE SENATOR IN THE CASE. ‘Witness was again asked if he still had objec- tions to giving the name of the Senator, and re- plied that since so much has been said in this con- nection, perhaps it would be better that I should right here and now give the entire history of the connection of this Senator with the Peruvian com- y. I have already spoken of his recusil to ea retainer; at a subsequent date, having been advised by the Secretary of State’ and several friends both in the Senate and House that this case could never come before but would be settled in the State department, the Senator did take a fee as attorney for the company and acted in that capacity for nearly four months. | His ents 1on with the case was during the recess of Congress. Shortly before the reassembling of Con- gress in December he had another in with me, and stated that he was satisfied that the ques- tons involved in the affairs of the company would come before in @ manner involving legis- lative action, and he could not, Teconcile n poet ‘tte to Gen. Glipatrick: Comprised all and two TS ‘the correspondence he (witness) had had with for- ministers of the United States abroad. ss knew | y he spoke | Witmess was then | asked by Representative Kasson. who now holds | GEN. KILPATRICK. Pursuing the line of inguiry, Representative Kas sonsaid: “As you have mentioned Gen. Kilpa_ trick’s name and he is now dead, will you state ex. actly what correspondence passed between you, and whether he ever in any way intimated any de- sire or intention to further the plans of your com- pany?” Mr. Shipherd replied: «Gen. Kilpatrick never replied to either of my letters. I never saw Gen, Kilpatrick, and never Sent him any message by the hand of any one. Tie two letters of mine to Gen, Kilpatrick make up the totality of the correspond- ence with Gen. Kilpatrick.” A FEE TO COLLECTOR ROBERTSON, OF NEW YORK. Witness was then asked if any other person hold- ing any official relations to the United States gov- ernment or office under the government had been pald any fee or retainer by the Peruvian company, and repited that to the best of his knowledge an belief but one person holding an office under the governinent had taken a fee from the company, and that was the collector of the port of New York, Wm. H. Robertson, who had been paid a fee for services rendered the company in the capacity of an attorney. ‘The conimittee adjourned until 10:30 to-morrow morning. ——____-e-______ Another Murder Trial Begun. THE CHRISTMAS-WHITNEY HOMICIDE. The case of James B. Curistmas, indicted for the murder of William G. Whitney on the 25th of June ast, Was ealled In the Criminal Court, Judge Wyle, this morning. Messrs. W. A. Cook, T. C. Case and J. J. Yeates appeared for the defendant and announced their readiness to proceed. The government, represented by District Attorney Corkhill and Assistant District Autorney Taggart, being also ready, the selection of a jury Was pro- ceeded With. Within afew minutes twelve JURORS WERE SELECTED AS FOLLOWS: W. T. Wood, John B. Dawson, John Matthew Me: Hayes, ley, George E. Kirk, Henry Adler, 4. B. McCarthy, John T. Finney, Edwin J. McLain, Brown, Witham Holn d and Frank F it. Several of the jurors, when asked if they had formed or expressed an opinion, answered read of the case, but could not ss ed an opinion. Judge Wy 1 that such Statements show nue newspapers make. One f the jurors shortly afterwards remarked It ts wonder that men forel what the |, When nt of ager published; fas MR. TAGGART OPENED THE CASE to the jury, stating the law as he under. stood it. He recounted that the government would show that the occurrence took place at the | house of Mrs. E pout 5 o'clock on the ore had | boen some feeling between the partles, who were brothers-in-law. FOR THE PROSECUTION. The first witness was Mr. B.D. Hyam, who tes- tified that with h he was in the dining~ room at the time; that hearing the report of a tol he Went out of the dining-room and near e foot of the stairs saw the deceased lying on back. Ina few minutes Col. Christinis esme {rom some point, end standing near the head of the body said: “Gentlemen, I did it; I did tt in self-defence.’ 4. J, Hayden testified that he heard the shot, and golng down stairs foung Mr. Whitney, with” his Joot on the step. Witffess asked wid had done this, when Mr. Chistmas appeared, and spole-ot sending ior a doctor, and one was seat for; dou’t v whether Mr. Christmas sent for an ofiicer. ‘The officer came ih about twenty or thirty min- utes afterwards, Mrs. Harrover was called, and the court asked if there Was any necessity’ for Mrs. Harrover to give her testiuony, for bad not the Killing been proved Mr. Cook.—It 1s admitted; there is no dispute about that. Mrs. Harrover was excused. Lieutenant Arnold testitied that Col. Christmas Was brought into the fith precinct station, un arrest, by Officer McGlue. He (Lieut. Arnold) then went to the house, and saw the ody searched, but no Weapon was found. With the exception of Dr. Hartigan, this closed the case for the government, sorte anal District ermment Affairs, Building permits tssued by Inspector Entwisle? G. L. Bradley, build bay window to brick, cornet 2istand P streets n.w.; $455. John R. Contons Tepair brick, corner 4th and H sts. n.w.; $1,600- Caleb Hawsias, repalr frame and brick, 2721 F st DW. “District Commi-sioner Morgan returned trom Annapolis lust evening, where he had been to at- tend a meeting of the bourd of directors: also @ meeting of the stockholders of the Chesapeake and ‘Obio Canal company. ‘The cost of the alterations and changes to the public school bulldinzs, recommended by the safety commission, to make them safe In case of panle by fire, or otherwise, aggregates about $51,000. ——— ‘The National Educational Associatio; GATHERING OF SUPERINTENDENTS IN THIS CITY—A is NTION AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. A preliminary meeting of the members of the departinent of superintendence of the National Biucational Association was held at the Bobitt House last evening. Mr. T. B. Stockwell, of Rhode Island, was chosen temporary president, and Mr. J. E. Roekwell, of the bureau of elucation, secre- tiry. The meeting was occupied with a dis. iol of the subjeet of national aid to public sc} and the various measures retating to tals subject now before Congress. On motion of Gen. Exton, an executive committee, consisting of Messrs. J. O. Wilson, G. J. Orr, and Georse Howard, was xp- pointed to prepare a resolution on this subject for presentation to Congress. MEETING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENCR. ‘The regular sessions of the winter meeting of the department of superintendence were opened in the lecture room of the Congregational*ehurch this morning. The sessions will continue two ays. ‘There were present, J. D. Philbrick, LL.D. of Boston; G. J. Orr, state superintendent, Atlan- ta, Ga.; Hon. W. A. Courtenay, Charleston, 8. C. H. Clay Armstrong, state superintendent of Ala. G. ‘T. Fletcher, spt, Aucusta, Me.; Col, Hugh S. Thompson, state supt., Columbus, 8. C.: Joseph M. Wilson, Washington, D.C.; Rev. A. D. Mayo, Boston, Mass.; C. C. Panita, Nashville, Tenn. Prof, G. Stani¢y Hall, Cambridge, Masi; C, W. Bardeen, editor School Bulletin, Syracuse, N.Y. Supt. V. G. Curtis, Corry, Pa; T: Litt field, Boston; Dr. Chas. Smart, 0.8. A’; Dr. J. 8. Biliihes, Adolf Cluss, Rev. Dr.J. K. Rankin, Supt. J. 0. Wilson and Zaimon Richants,ot W: 5 Gen. John Baton, commissioner of education; J W. Dickenson, Massachusetts; B. G. Ne Connecticut; ML A. Newell, Maryland: HLS. Jones, Erle, Pa.; F’N. Thorpe, N baz Howland, Chicago; Wee Shekion, ‘poston: HG. McCall, Montgomery, Ala; J. T. Smith, Warwick, RL; J.E. Dix, Euzibeth, N.J.: J. H. Blodgett, Rockford, TLL ; J. W.Akers, Des Moines, iowa; T.B- Stockwell, Rhode Island; J. W. 8cl New York city; J. W. Bartch, Shenandoah, Pa. @PENING PROCEEDINGS. ‘The meeting was called to omer by L. B. Stock- well, president pro tempore, and the opening prayer was offered by Dr. Rankin. Superintend- Dr. J. 8. Bil American Publi sity for a few facts in ree school-houses,” which was illustrated by various chemical experiments made on the platform. PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS OF THE DISTRICT. “to furnish this department, with the view of having the same printed, with the papers and ceedings of this meeting, with a copy of thr Proper of the commissdcn, consisting of Dr. J: ngs, Vice tof the nat 3 lward Clark, architect of the Hon. H. 8. Jones, Pa., followed, with a Stacies ta the Woy of Better which was listened to very attentl) Ob- ry a Bg Telegrams to The Star. _—__ Bostox, Marc - h 2—A shi an rived at this port who examiued specimens of the. | dead fish while sailing near the where thelr bodies lay Noting around for miles states that they resembled a codfish in having a head like a dolphin but with lange n thelr siges, and weighing, from eight to twenty pounds.) The orew numbers of them on deck. One was dolled and found to be very sweet and When taken It was nearly as hard asarock, The crew for some time used them as fool. ‘The cape tain Chinks the fish were Indigenous to the warm Waters south of the Gulf streain amd were probe ably driven by a strong current into a colder cli- mate, where they were chilled to death. “There Was ‘ngs decomposition among any of those handle. es Suicide by Shooting. New Yore, March 22—Pullip Van Rensaeler, aged forty Years, a boarder at the Brunswick hotel, committed ‘suicide early this morning by shooting himseif through the temple in his room, He was dead when found. ten SSD Fatal Blow with a Brickbat, Scanen, It, March 2 —Thomas Davts, of Petty township, aged sixty-five years, died yesterti from fracture of the skull caused by being swith a brickbat thrown by Capt. B.C. Davi eran of the War. The Lutter is held on $2.5 Both men were well known and respectabie, A Foot of Snow in the Northwest. Cutcago, March 22. —Advices from several points in Wisconsin and northern Michigan report a heavy fall of snow, Walch, in some places, reached a depth of one foot. | A vel ball ‘oodruff, is city, died last night. He ad of the’ firm of Woodruff and nd had a large business ad- quaiutance Uirougliout the country. —_——— GLOUCESTER, Mass, March 22—Recent arrivals from the Georges Banks bring ace ble storm which commenced on Fri through Saturday night. AN agree Most Severe EVer eXperienced there, vessels were In the shoal schooners had t anchors and ¢ man Newburyport, struck on Cat and is leaking badly. IU 4s te the vessels caught i the as they were in a perti CONFLICTING REPORTS ABOUT It. CHICAGO, 111... Murch 22—A special dispateh to the Tritune trom Bistnarck, AYS OF Lhe ace dent which occurre 1 it Sweetbriar, om the Northern P: “Nine imen were instantly Kile on inured. rs ore burned alive. ‘The d two miles east of Sweetbriar, ma pla fas Soap: Cul, at the cross ing of Hart river, A cousiderable portion of the bridge gav but only a work tram was wrecked. J. in cherge of the | latter, is known & ck.’ The Wm | plough which was ahead of the wrecked train 18 bow en rout Mandan With the kitted and in red on board. The naiues of the killed Lave nob ertal . her dispatch from Bt Mack SAYS: etal courier & ri rk train went through, ed just in time to avotd ne above As (rom offical [The above dispatches are given tn the onter In Which they were received here. Tis not certain ich gives the correct result of the aL A iqlement has be etaphed for. ni ‘The Martin Cuse. Newark, N. J., March 22—Chaneellor Runyon has allowed a writ of error In the Martin ease. ‘The argument for rial Will be made before the supreme court in June. Meanwhile all pro ceedings for his execution next Week are stayed, A Republican May Elected in Porte Jand, Me. PORTLAND, ME., March 22.—The city coune!l met this morning and elected Charles F. Libty, repub- lean, as mayor. ‘The vote stood: Libby, 18; Deer inz, fusion, 8; Lituedeld, temperance, "1. "Mayor Libby was qualitied atonce, and began tue delivery Of his message. —_——_.__—_ Old Werid News, TEST VOTE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONER. Loxpox, March 22—In the debate In the house of commons last. ev n Mr. Arnold's motion declaring in favor of of borough and county Iranchise, Mr en Voted With the mae Jority against aijjourument, although Mr. Glad- Stone intimated tis vision would be tiken as indicative of Lhe optuiou of the house on the main question, ‘The majority numbered 182 and the ml- nority 157. ‘The Litter consisted of conservatives and i7 Irish mgubers. Mr. Goschen bus ultherto opposed count¥ franchise. ‘The debate wus ultl- mately adjourned by consent. Tt ts considered that the above division has settled the question Uhat the regulation of couuty franchise ts clearly within the inission of the present parliament, THE LINCONSHIRE HANDICAP. Loxpox, March 22—This 1s the third day of the Lincoln spring meeting. The race for the Lincoln- Shire handicap, distance one mile, was won by Count F. DeLat "s five years old chestnut horse, Poulet. The s-cond place was srcured by Mr. A. 8. Crawfunt's five years old chestuut horse, Master Waller, ond third place by the sae oWle er's five years bid grey horse, Buchanan. a epee ae ‘The Pacific Mills Strike, LAWRENCE, Mass., March 2—This city fs quiet. At the Pacific mills only the printing dyeing departments are being operated. The Work of changing the machinery and repairing the buildings has bezun ta earnest, and a force of mechanics are engaged. "The spinners and weavers uulon held a mecting this morning, at which it was decided to canvass the city for finun- clal aid. Agents fram other elites are here offer- ing emplpyment to the strikers and others who are out of work. All the other milis are running with afull complement of hands, and no disaffection exists among their employes. sea Alexandria Affairs. Reported for Tae EVeNtxe Star. EXAMINATION Pox West Pornt—Hon. John & Barbour having determined to offer bis appotnt- ‘est Point to the swscesstul eandidiete at a compeutive examination, Prof, J. 8. Blackburn, ex-Mayor K. Kemper, and Col. Theodore 8. Fick= lin, of the Weshington Public School, beld an ex- amination this afternoon at the Potomac Aoad- emy. Among those from the upper counties who went up to be examined for the cadetship weret S Harris, James Birboor, Jt... W. Dorsey, and G, W. Carter, ‘The result of ‘the examination Will not be known for several days. Tue BoaRD OF SvPERvisors.—The boaml of supervisors of Alexandria county held a_meet- ing at the old court house this morning. ‘The re- port of Dr. Meade, of the Was!i!ngton health office, concerning the smallpox at Freeduuan’s villa Was presented and discussed. An order will made to secure the Vaccination Of all persons Une protected there. Y. M. C. Assoctation,—The association met last night at the class-room of the MLE. church. H.W. eadie occupied the chair and John Cogan was wecretary. Messrs Hartley and Simms were elected to membership. It was agreed w renew the tent meetings this spring. and all mem- bers who desired to take part were requested to Ive their names to Janes Butwisie, general secre . It was resolved t continue the prayer meetings at the First Presbyterian chi ‘until further notice, Instead of holding services »—The library and personal estate of 8, Neale is now being sold at auction for the tof his creditors. —Mrs. Joseph Young, who was some time ago ‘at her home on ‘Royal street, near the city market, has now recov- ered to go ubout. ———-— ALLEGED Inrmuparion BY STRIKERR.—A tele- gram from Phoenixville, Pa., Mareh 21, says: Fesidence of J. Hickey, Watchman at the visited recently by @ Joakaon,