Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1882, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Forthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘Tax Waexix Stan—published on Friday—$2 a Pewtare Prepaid. Six muuths, Fy 10 coplos for $15;20 ‘Copies for: 5 E®~ All mail enbecriptions must be paid in advance; BC paper vent longer than is paid for. Rates of nlvertisine made kpown on application. Che V% 59—N2 9,072. pening Star, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1882. TWO CENTS. AMUSEMENTS SPECIAL NOTICES. ECEPTION IN THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL, BY THE KATIONAL LADIES’ AID SOCIETY OF THE GAR- FIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SATURDAY NO, MAY 6TH. ‘Doors open at 7 o'clock. TICKE ONE DOLLAR. To be had of Members of the Committee, The Principal Hotels, Ana at the Door on the Night of the Reception. “opr of, entrance will be on the eastern front fy end, whieh will be desig~ ht. ig door at the south designated by a m: N ATIONAL THEATER. Ee- A Change of Bill. Lea THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. And To-Morrow Matinee and Evening, ‘The Firet Production of Mr. Geo. Hoey's Latest Success, T's VOW. *s brother is arrested and convicted for a murder committed by another who is Iuown only to the Priest thr: the contessional; the Drother is condemned to death, and can be saved by the ‘whose lips are closed, and pledged to silence Ly to the Church. = IS A PLAY OF INTENSE INTEREST, And has wet with the «ratest enthusiasm wherever presented. ON: AY 8, potianal Actress, RIGL, In her Entirely New and Ori@inal 41 ms HER ATO M ‘The Disti Fors. THE ME. Received Nightly with Storms of Applause. Exquisite ind Banjo Playing by MISS KATE AKTINGTON as TOPSY. ‘The Beautiful Picture, THE GATES AJAR. ‘The Escape of Eliza over the River of Ice. ‘The Death of Eva. ‘The Sweet bye-and-Bye. BOCHOOL CHILDREN'S MATINEE SATURDAY. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8, tendered to H. CLAY FORD and J. LEWIS FORD. When the Eminent Comedian, Mr. C. B. BISHOP, Anda Fine Selected Company Will Appear. m4_ [RATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB. 1982....... SPRING RUNNING MEETING.......1882. TUESDAY, MAY 16. FOUR RACES WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. FOUR RACES THURSDAY, MAY 18... -+.-FOUR RACES FRIDAY, MAY 19... -. FIVE RACES OVER 100 HORSES NOMINATED IN THE STAKES. GRAND STEEPLECHASE EACH DAY! SP The first Race will be called promptly at 3 o'clock. 62" Positivély no improper characters admitted within Be grounds. §¥-Trains by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad every 15 Minutes to Track. Special train from Baltimore at 1:30 on Race Days. 1m3-15t DD FELLOWS’ HALL, WORLD'S MUSEUM.— Seven Musical, Beautiful Sutherland Sisters, hair De Forvst ttle Kosebud,* Ada tion cr Cutting Circassian and Pieces a Live Babe, weicht, three pounds. ful Midget, Clara Louise Kelloss: All the Old aud Some New Curiosities, among them a Massive Giant, and a full two hours’ Stage Perform ance. Greatest Show on E gsitics Exhibited 1 to 2 formance. | Performance only 15 cents. Reserved its WWcentsextra. — ml-6t [ce WE, THE UNDERSIGNED GROCERS, DO flock pan. from HAY 821 60 OCBUBER excepted: J. B. Bryan & Bro., Beall & Baker, Browning & Middleton, B N. T. Metzger & Bro., Peter F. Bacon, Hill & Duvall, Barvour & Hamilton, —_Brodera & 8 m5-2t' T. 0. 0. F, UNIFORMED BATTALION, — ye ee HEE ins o'clock. Every mem! Depreseat.” [a-2] THOMAS W. FOWLER, See'y. (CS NE HAVE THIS DAY NOTICE TO REDUCE Sportine Powder remeine unchanged Fe. MAY Cor Agente for Laflin & Rand Powder Co. m4-3t NOTICE—THE FIRM OF FATRBROTHER & Te DAVIN Gis day (atay 30) dissolved by mutual Consent. The business will be carried on by GEO. W. FAIKBROTHER, at 1428 New York avenue, a3-St (CS THE LADIES IN CHARGE OF THE MAS- = sachusetts Table at the reception in the rotunda on Saturday eveniug request all persons interested to contribute either money of supplies for the table; to send all such either to Mre. CAN LER, M13 or to Comittee Root 36, at the Capitol, o'clock Saturday, May'6th. mi BUILDING OR MAKING OTHER xi LATROBES, IRON TILE PARLOR GRATES, fe keep a large asso it of first- elas Good id are prepared to make low prices. JOBBING in PLUMBING, Ksnge and Furnace work K street, before & tolicited. EDWARD CAYERLY & CO., m3-eo2m, 1425 New York avenue. tC MR. CHARLES K. HATCH BECOMES A TP peter of the Firm of DANIEL G. HATCH & CO. from this date, 8. G. BUEBEIDGE . The fi emaini hanced. eee eee DANIEL G. HATCH & CO, __ Washington, D.C., May lst, 1882. mL NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERS TP. ISHING. PI. SUPPLY BUSIN and THOMAS, Jr. Tonage during the past nineteen years, I would a Continuance ef the tame for the new ria, my customers that no lack of attention or ‘courtesy W cause to regret a liberal patronage. st . aiestyHOMAR SOMERVILLE. eS carp. 4S — Thereby return my thenks fer thesympathy lately ex- pressed by so many of my patrons and take Pleasure in announ re. . cans Oe ey CHAS. BAUM, me al4 Im 416 7th street northwest. cS DR. R. B. DONALDSON, 2 DENTIST, His removed his office to. 1309 F Street NorTHwest m?22-2m* t. SAM’L 8S. SHEDD, 3 > 409 9TH Sraeer Norrawesr. PLUMBING, FURNACES, RANGES, TINNING, MANTELS AND GAS FIXTU! Jobbing in all of the above Branches, SP-Estrimares Fursisnep ror New Wonk. PLATTS CHLORIDE = DISINFECTING AND DEODORIZER. ODORLESS, PROMPT AND CHEAP. Quart bottles, 50 cts. MILBURN'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsyivania avenue. SAMUEL KER, DRE GOODS, 930 7th street northwest. New French and Scotch Ginghams, just opened; best qualities at low prices. Silks, Satins, and Rhadames, extra good values, eS STEAM COOKERS. GAS STOVES AND RUBBER HOSE. Call and examine at 531 15th street. E. F. BROOKS, a20 Fine Gas Fixtures, Kc, PUBLIC VOICE. ce Con. late axp L Sraexrs N.W., Jan, 2, 1882. _Genilemen:—I have sold great quantities of the medi- eine known Brown's Iron Bitters. and every pur- chaser speaks in the highest terms of it as a reliable and ost worthy medicine. E. M. McCOMAS. (Brown's Tron Bitters permanently cure Nervousness, Weakness and General Debility, by enriching the blood, strengthening the muscles aiid giving tone to thé ATTORNEYS. 486 LOUISIANA AVENUE, veyancer, and Commissioner of ents of deeds, &c., taken and cer- in any State or Tea y- Ho iv Schnee rt ED. H. MAS. HALL & THOMAS, THO ATTORNEYS-A’ W, 916 F street northwest. ROF. CARPENTER. WILLARD’S HALL. POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK. W, * EEPSERALD,. e ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Corcoran Building, Every nicht during the week, 8 o'clock, and Saturday Practic ine Courts. Mauince, 2'p.1., Puychology and Meamcriery, Siyaseey | — Practions in all the Co = and Fun. Artificial Dreams and Sommambnulism on the N. ‘iH. MILLE, a sage, Fhe most interesting and amusing exhibition | Ne Attorney-at-Law, ever witnenmed. Different every nicht. Admission, 25, Rooms 6 and 8 Gunton Law Building, Band 75 conta. Matinee 15 and 25 centa. mi-6t 42 ‘isha avenue. APITAL THEATER. eee Pee ener ae Cz Bada. manager. | Mondav, May 1. Righty arors pa ‘uesday and Friday Matiner Oamou Hal ; Season. A full new Company. First appearance of the acs a= o—. pg ri io Ping ant m PPP “00 jones and ice Mo ue, ughn, helia Starr, Sharpley aud West, Ada Adair, G. W. Pur BaH 22 F 29 jckuly, Stauardue rthersand Mary Buck mi] = BPP HUH BB oF 8 B be ON EXHIBITION 0. 626 Ls KEL CameEe oo AND BALE aT %: Street. MAEKRITER’S, Street. | _ With this new and beantiful Pocket Photographic out- Fo, 26E rtreet northwest, cne door from Tthetreet, | Sf aTyunsur or, child, can take perfect Fhotovraphs Lsrge sng ice Suck of Paperhaupite Bitees | aud Howwes.” Suet the ardcio for, Houehold ‘Use, or Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Kin ete.at | Na m. Erice, eaumbie wich oro Markriter’s. ‘Terms Cain. ‘Pree ArtGallery. "olf | Plat? Biacese., Price, eet eit rerything, only ne r, = = = | See SHIN _PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, &e._ | os OBAMAS Fisting TAKER Denon, | © AND SPO LEK'S GARDEN MAY Srx, 1882. ((CQRBAND MAY PI G ATL NMC F AY, ad-4t? Bo. 1211 PENNSYLVANIA AY ENTS. ANEW DEPARTURE. DRESSES MADE AND MATERIAL FURNISHED 4T LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES. ELEGANT GCODS NOW IN STOCK. Asdiesthould call stonce and leave their orders be- fore the aeeortment of elegant fabrics is broken. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. mié6-3n MADAME WASHINGTON. GPECIAL BARGAINS TO-DAY. Children’s and Poys" Suits, $2.50, $4 and $5, up. Boye’ Blue Flennel Suits, r ary Bee Pee ss ate ett Hi sown in town. nie Pant ‘The best $10 and $12 Cassimere in town. Our J. ©. W.$1 Laced and Buttoned Misses and Bess School she 50. ies’ and Gente’ Gaiter, to beat. “Mea’s sud Boys’ Wool and Straw Hats in \d prices low. $10 and $12 Blue Middlesex a The leader, af 1914-1916 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. J. W. SELBY. Fo BaeaKrast! CHOCOLATE MENIER. FOLD EVERYWHERE. PARIS AND LONDON, Rew Youx Dror: 236 GREENWICH STREET. fT-tu&fim oe OPENED NOVELTIES IN NECK HOSIERY GLOVES. UNDERWEAR suitable for the scason. SPRING DRESS GOODS. Tecetving our new Spring Goods, com- il the new fabrics in French Nov- and Wool. Sateens, ten and Japanese Crepes, Surat Ske, Cheek and Pista 1 pea, 5 hs Chudda Cloth, all colors: Belgian” Linen ‘Sheeth nd Pillow Linen, all widths and qualities; Marseities ities ; ities ton; Parasols and ‘Umbreliss. > ‘Those in want of choice goods will find it to advantage to examine our stock before purchasing. HOVE, BRO. & CO., 25 1328 F STREET N.W.. NEAR EBBITT HOUSE. Washington News and Gossip. geseiist dadadon Government Recerrrs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $896,156.15; customs, $710,010.44 AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day Wag, Senators Sewell, Rollins and Sawyer, and R ntatives Aldrich, Prescott, DeMott, Wheeler and Pettigrew. = ‘Tae Carnese BILL was transmitted to the Pres® dent this morning. He will not act upon it until it has been considered at the Cabinet meeting. SERGEANT A. T. SHERWOOD, U. 8. signal corps, 18 ordered to Wilmington, N. C., and Sergeant E. W. MGann to Wochester, NY.” vin DIsasTeR 10 THE BROOKLYN.—Commander Weaver, of the Brooklyn, has informed the Navy department that his vessel was run into by the Liverpool steamer Mozart while anchored at Mon- tevideo, and the starboard quarter cut down be- low the water line. She will be repaired at the expense of the owners of the colliding steamer. ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER has given a writ- ten opinion in which he comes;to the same conclu- sion, as to the calling of continued fives, as that lately indicated by the Secretary of the Treasury, Yiz: That those bonds must by law be called, the highest number first, A Court Marria has been ordered to-day at the avy yard, New York, composed of Captains D. L. Braine and Milton Haxtun, Commanders C. M. Schoonmaker and Wm. 8. Dana, and Lieuts. H. L. Tremain, F. J. Drake and H. C. T. Nye, for the rial of Seaman Geo. N. Shepherd. ‘Tue Secretary of the Navy Has received a com- munication from Lteutenant Berry, commanding the Rodgers, confirming the loss of that vessel by fire, which took place November 30th. NAVAL Onpers.—Pay Director Alex. W. Russell ordered as navy pay agent at Philadelphia, 16th May; Commander A. 8. Crowninshteld detached from duty in the signal office, and granted leave of absence for one year; Pay Director J. 8, Cun- ningham-dctached from duty as navy pay agent at Philadelphia, 16th inst., and ordered to settle ac- counts. ‘The orders of Commodore E. Y. McCauley to command the navy yard at Pensacola, Florida have been revoked. ‘The leave of absence oi Captain L. A. Beardslee has been extended until the 15th of November. Assistant Engineer H. W. Spangler will be continued on duty at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania for another year. A Dispatcn from Capt. Pearson, commanding the U.S. 8. Wachusetts, at Sitka, Alaska, reports affairs quiet In that territory, and the health of officers and men good. LIBUT. GEN. SHERIDAN has sent a telegram to Gen. Pope at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in which he expresses his gratification at the successful Tesults obtained from the indefatigable pursuit of the hostile Apaches by Lieut. Col. George A. Forsythe and his command; thanks them and Major Tupper’s command, and speaks ina com- pliiinentary manner of the Careful management ot Col. Mackenzie. Gen. Sheridan has also sent a tel- esram to the adjutant general, in which he says that the success in the Apache war 1s due to the indefatigable energy of Col. Forsyth and to the good management of Col. McKenzie, SEcrETARY Fou has tendered the thanks of the Treasury department to the Meline investigat- ing commtttee “for the independence and fidelity to duty with which they went through their work.” The committee was com, of J. F. Meline, of the ‘Treasurer's office; J. Walker, First Controlier’s Office, and W. Hill, of the Regtster’s office, A Goop DEAL oF INCONVENIENCE was caused to the regularly enlisted men doing duty in the different bureaus of the War department, number- ing about four hundred, by being paid the commu- tation of rations ($30 per month) for the month of April with a check on the United States Treasui payable to onter, instead of cash, as has usually een done, As the men were not known at the ‘Treasury, it was necessary for them to be identl- fled at the counter, which put them to inconve- nience and loss of time, which could have been avolded by making the check) payable to bearer, or by continuing the practice of paying money, Ir Was Reportep to-day that the Senate finance committee had requested Secretary Folger to appear before them with reference to the whisky Dill investigation, ‘The Secretary, this afternoon said he had not been notified to appear and did not think it likely he would be. To-Day’s CaBINeT MEETING.—All the members of the Cabinet were present at the regular meet- ing to-day, except the Attorney General, who will not return from Philadelpiia until to-morrow. ‘The session was unusually short, an@ nothing of importance resulted. The new Chinese bill was Tead and discussed, but it 1s not_ probable that im- mediate action will be taken upon it. Marine Corrs Onpers.—Capt. H. A. Bartlett, of the marine corps, has been ordered to temporary duty at the marine barracks, Brooklyn, N. Y. Major Green Clay Goedioe, ordered to Norfolk, Va., to pay off the marines ‘stationed there. Sec- ond Lieut. S. J. Logan, detached from the marine barracks, Washington, and ordered to the marine barracks at Brooklyn, N. Y. First Lieut. Geo C. Reed, detached from the marine barracks, Portsmouth, N. H., and ordered to command the marine guard on board the Vandalta, at Hampton Roads, relieving First Lieut. E. R. Robinson, who 3 ordered to duty at the marine barracks, Brook- yn. PERsoNnAL.—Bancroft, the historian, 1s to preside at the 100th anniversary of Phillips Exeter Acade- my, New Hampshire, in June.—Col. W. F. Shaf- fer, of New York, arrived in town yesterday, after a prolonged visit to the mining regions of southern Colorado, Mexico and Arizona.—Mr. J. P. Voor- ht son of the Senator from Indiana,who has re- cently written a play, has concluded arrange- ments by which he expects to secure its production. in New York at an early day.—Mr. Simon Wolf, United States Consul General to Egypt, was in Paris at last accounts, and expects to come home shortly on leave of absence —-Managers Albaugh, of the National, and Stetson, of Boston and New York, are at Willard’s——Minister Young, who starts, via San Francisco, today, for China, was dined last evening at the Union League Club House in Philadelphia by the directors of that institu- tion.—The report of the illness of ex-Senator Morrill, of Maine, appears to have been exagger- ated. He is not so ill as was stated.—The condi- tion of Admiral John Rodgers is not so favorable to-day as it has been since his removal to G }H4* 42D & HUTCHINSON, ‘by. sa - W, Teer fees $85 Penssslvania evcban, STALLION — SEASON $17 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTH AND P STREETS, -| DUPUNT CIRCLE. PLUMBING, FURNACES, RANGES MANTELS, &, Jobbing in all these lines. fn $30,000 SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHE TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST At the Great BOSTON AND NEW YORE SALE OF CLOTHING, At 423 Tt STREET NORTHWEST, (Between G and H.) 650 rs Suits, from 6. is Boye’ sl from $3,000 Side 1,576 Children’s Suita, 312.85, $3.00 w, tz 3,160 pairs Men's and Boys’ Pants, 760., $1.25, $1.50, 368) 0 and PETRA UR Ale t —— fie French ‘Worsted ‘Vest, Dress Coat and 5 $10 caer Se English Corduroy Sults, for Guasings &e., $16, worth Maty of our tobe wll. are Everything MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING. At Great Bargains at the Great BOSTON AND NEW YORE SALE OF CLOTHING, 723 Ith street northwest, bet. G and H sts. ‘Look for the Red Signs and the Great Sale of Clothing. J. H. SMITH, "few Vouk Saloor Ciotalag ee Boston spa Bae & Cu., Bors CLOTHING HOUSER, town Heights —Senator Pendleton is in New York—Mr. Edwin H. smith, U.S. consul at Naples, arrived in the city this morning, and is staying with his father, Hon. J. Ambler’ Smith, who met him in New York.—General Grant and family will, for the summer, occupy a cottage on the farm of his son, U. 8. Grant, comprising about 200 acres, in Westchester county, near Naw York. —General Sherman telegraphs from Denver that. he and his party will reach St. Louls Monday mol CommMiissio: er Twining Dangerously n Major Twining 1s reported as being in a critical condition to-day. His physicians, Drs. Norris and Hawk, state that he has incipient pneumonia in Doth lungs, and that his condition 13 dangero though not hopeless. Commissioners Dent physicians say the critical time is between noon and night- fall. No one but his physicians are allowed to see him. His father and brother in St. Louls were telegraphed this morning, informing them of “his condition, but it is believed that he will elther be on the road to recovery or not living by the time they can arrive, Gurreav held bis usual reception afternoon, between one and four o’clock, and re- ceived about 125 persons ‘whom were two U. Ay is out on bail. ie Governor said, “ Weill, Guiteau, do sider that fair, that he should have his Tae Loapyisrs, CORRESPONDENTS AD Distit- -LERs.—J. M, Atherton, the distiller of Louisville, who in an interview some Tmade a state- Se and (‘in the ‘Louisville. Courier-Journal in which he says: “I stated to the reporter that heard since I left Og WHAT CONGRESS IS DOING. Mr. tien Adopted in the Senate—Tariff Commission Hill in the House. +t Senate To-day. 'Mr. Frye, frem the claims committee, to-day, re- Ported favorably with amendments the French Spollation claims bill. Calendar. ‘ME. WINDOM’S WHISKY INVESTIGATION RESOLUTION ADOPTED. A resolution was offered by Mr Windom for the appointment by the chair of an investigating com- Mittee of five to inquire whether any money has been raised by contribution or otherwise from par- ties in interest to promote the passage or defeat of the House bill relating todistilled spirits in Special bonded warehouses; and, if so, for what uses the money has been expended; the'committee to send for persons and papers, cinploy & stenog- Fee and report the result of such investigation. Adopted without debate. THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF THR NAVAL SERVICE. ‘The Senate soon after assembling took up the calendar for bills unobjected to; the first in order being the Senate Dill favorably reported by Mr. Rollins trom the naval committee to amend the Revised Statutes relating to the navy, (guthorizing an increase in the naval service of enlisted men.) Mr. Rollins, in reply to inquiries by Mr. Butler and Mr. Hale, explained that the draft of the bill had been received from the bureau of equipment and recruiting, and upon ais suggestion a com- munication from the bureau was read. It sets forth that the number now allowed by law 1s 8,250, inclusive of 750 boys authorized to be enlisted an- nuaily; that after deducting the number of ap- prentices in training the men required to Supply the coast survey, fish commission, naval academy, training squadron, arctic expedi- tion and other vessels on special service, and also the receiving ships at the navy yards, the effective force required for the regula? cruisers of the navy 4s very seriously impaired. Last year it became necessary to detain vessels commissioned for sea ‘until other ships were put out of commission and their crews discharged in order to supply them with men. An accompanying letter from the Sec- tary of the Navy, approving of the proposed in- crease, was also rei Mr. Platt sald_he could see no reason. for an in- crease of the force in the present condition of the navy. Hi Mr. Allison asked that the matter might go over to-day without prejudice. The request was complied with, and the bill was laid over informally. An order for an adjournment from to-day until Monday was adopted. The debate on the court of appeals bill was re- sumed, and Mr. Garland took the floor. Nominations To-Day. ‘The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Navy—Passed Assistant Paymaster H. 'T. Stan- cliff, to be paymaster. Assistant Paymaster Chas, M. Ray, to be passed assistant paymaster. Department of State—O. V. Tousley, of Minne- sota, consul of the United States at ‘Trieste. House of Representatives. THE TARIFF COMMISSION BILL. Mr. Kasson in demanding the regular order this morning stated that he expected t 0 complete the program to-day. Mr. Townshend (TIL) inquired whether by that Temark he meant to indicate that a vote would be reached to-day. Mr. Kasson replied that that depended upon the three gentlemen who were to speak, and that 1t Was not possible for him to say whether a vote would be had until to-morrow. The House then (at 11:10) went into committee of the whole (Mr, Robinson, of Massachusetts, in the chair) on the tariff commission bill. Mr. Randall,a member of the committee on ways and means, after a brief allusion to the dim- culty of raising revenue without Irritation to the People, sald that with the existing overflowing ‘reasury there was a pressing demand for the re- duction of the tariff and internal revenue taxa- tion. In such circumstances a reduction should be “tar, Whitihorne, in_a three minutos h, Mr, Whitthorne, in a three minutes’ spec poseds the commission bill, Mr. Curting ina. batt tainute speech, stated thathe would vote for the bill. Mr. Tucker, a member of the ways and means comimittee,’ matntained that to take the property of a man without just compensation was contrary to the constitution, and it was against the manhood of the citizen to take what he had earned by his lubor, and to take It by taxation for any other than a public use was despotism and tyrann; ‘Mr. Tucker spoke for two hours, but !t was only in the last few minutes that he discussed the fea- tures of the pending bill. ‘To-day, he sald, instead of voting to remit this whole question toa com- mission the House ought to march up boldiy to its duty and meet the issue before the country. (Ap- plause. Mr. Kelley, chairman of the committee on ways gnd means, then took the floor to sum up the de. Capitol Notes. ‘The Senate this afternoon passed the bill for the relief of George H. Plant, authorizing him to carry bis case for damages to the steamer Lady of the Lake, by collision in 1874, to the Court of Claims, ‘The pending motion to refer the bill removing the disqualifications of ex-confederates to enter the army, was adopted in the Senate yesterday by & party vote. fudge Holman, the chronic objector of the House having gone to Indiana to see that his fences are in repair, a number of bills which have been held back for Just such a contingency will be brought forward.’ ‘There are yet forty rwore bill to be got- ten through for public buildings in all sections of @ country. The Senate to-day passed a bill to pay Louis A. Hoffman & Wm, A. Mertens and Wm. H. New- man $18,430.67, for use of the Ploneer Mills, in Alexandria by U.S. moans during the war. ‘The effort will be made in the House to-day to st a vote on the tariff commission bill, but tt will ardly succeed, aS there are yet a number who desire to speak. For this reason a vote is hardly probable until to-morrow. The bill will pass by a food majority vote, as a number of democrats will vote for the Dill. THE APPROPRIATION BILIS, Four of the regular annual apppropriation bills remain to be reported to the House. They are the legislative, executive and judicial; the navy; the deficiency and the sundry civil All are well under way in the hands of{sub-committers, and the sundry civil will propably be reported to the House on Monday next. CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. ‘The Sénate in executive seasion yesterday con- firmed the following nominations: Altred ©. Coxe, of N.Y., to be district jndge for the northern dis- trict of New York; Samuel Spackman, of Philadel- phia, Pa. to be United States consul ‘at Cologne; john 8. Wise, of Va., to be U. & attorney for the southern district of Virgina». Revenue service— 24 Lieut. Wm. F. Kilgore, of Me., tobe first leu- tenant of revenue marine service. CONDITION OF THR NAVY. ‘The Speaker laid before the House yesterday a communication from the Secretary of the Navy giving the number of vessels ready for service in Case of war, and the estimated cost of re those that are not fit to go into commission. 0. Gs venels, 89 sro reported. as it for imme- diate use; to repair Temaining 80 would cost about $3,178,000. District Government Affairs. contract ion of the fourth section of the street ingeroeptlag sewer, between the stoners and Mr. B. J. Coyle, the lowest bidder, have been prepared, and the work will be com- menced at once, - The Commissioners received a petition this morne sighed, asking tno uaprovement of 10a atreee, BS tween D and & streets northwest, by the substita- tion of asphalt for the cobble stone pavement, Referred to the jeer Commissioner. The papers in the case of the for con- Boundary Commis- THE PERU INVESTIGATION. SENATOR BLAIR FURTHER EXAMINED, SOME QUESTIONS WITNESS DECLINED TO ANSWER. a The examination of Senator Blair was resumed at 10 o’clock this morning before the foreign affairs committee, Representative Blount conducting the examination. Question.—What was the amount of stock ten- dered you by Shipherd? Witness.—Do you think that essential? Mr. Blount.—I do, WITNESS DECLINES TO SAY WHAT AMOUNT OF STOCK ° ‘WAS TENDERED HIM. Witness —“I must decline to answer that. Ihave stated all that J think essential of connection with the company, and do not care to go further in that direction. I never received any money or any other than the stock.” Witness, in reply to further questions, did not Yemember whether or not anything was sald at his first interview with Shlpherd about a fee. The second interview was about the 224 of July. There ‘Was a proposition at that time that witness should serve the company as a feed attorney. Witness did not agree then to take a fee; wanted further time to examine into the matter. Some time in August witness agreed to act as counsel. It was understood that witness should serve for hire, but as to the amount or kindof compensation no agreement was made at that time. Rep. Blount then read from Secretary Blaine’s evidence and asked, was Mr. Blaine correct ip say- ing that at that first interview Mr. Shipherd told the Secretary that Senator Blair was one of the active counsel. Ans.—“I cannot tell as to the expressions used. There was no misunderstanding about it. It was Well understood at the time, I remember Bout- well and Cragin were imentioned at the time.” THE SENATOR HAS NO APOLOGY TO OFFER. Witness replied to further questions: “Mr. Blaine understood that I appeared there as coun- sel. He knew that I was desirous of alding Mr. Shipherd. I asked the Secretary if, from his knowledge of the affair, there could be any impro- priety of my acting as counsel, and he sald he could see none. This was before this interview with Shipherd. No one intimated to me that there was any impropriety In my being connected With the company until this investigation began. Inever concealéd my connection. I should do the same thing over with the same light, I have no apology tooffer here or elsewhere.” ‘WITNESS AGAIN DECLINES TO ANSWER. Representative Blount again asked as to the amount of stock offered him by Shipherd, and wit- ness again declined to state the amount. The Chairman.—If you desire, Mr. Blount, we ¢an go into executive session, if you deem It essen- tial to insist upon the question.” Mr. Blount.—I think the question essential, but will pass It for the present.” Mr. Blount continued: “You notified Mr. Ship- herd, after having the stock about three weeks, that you would Coe it up?” A.—“Yes; but I told him that I stilt sympathized with the objects of the company.” Mr. Blount.—‘Well, never miad, we will come to that later.” After reading Senator Blair’s letter to Shipherd, of November 26th, Mr. Blount inquired: “Did you intend by that letter to convey the Impression that you hever regarded that scrip of any value?” “T never regarded {t_as of any value unless the agreement with Peru had been carried out; that is twsay, If the company had been organized, and the money raised, it would have been a wealthy and powerful company.” —Did you not, in your opinion, influence cap- ital ered to believe in and tuke stock In the com. A.—‘I did not influence any capitalists.” —*Didn’t you belleve that the eminent capt- talists mentioned by Shipherd at the intervie: with the Secretary were interested in that movement?” A.—*T know that there were men of wealth who |- were interested in this movement If the conditions for its success were possible. ‘There was no com- pany and no scrip, however, at that time.” —“Did you ever use this language,” (quoting from Shipherd’s testimony the paragraph in which occurs the words “you should act as though ships of war were on their way to the Pacific coast; I can only assure you that the United States will es ina manner to mark an era in diplomacy, et.” A.—I may have used such language, but uestions are asked from a different mental view from that under which the letter was written.” WITNESS DESIRES TO EXPLAIN. Witness destred to explain just the view he took at the time. He believed that at that time Chili had changed its mind, and proposed to insist upon a dismemberment of Peruvian territory. He (Blair) looked upon 1G as.an insult to this government, ani he believed that some steps would be taken by our government, and that possibly ships of war would sent there. Representative Blount did not think the long ex- lanation was necessary. What he wante now was why he spoke in this manner to hig client of the policy of the United States if he did hot think that policy gave any value to the A QUESTION BY CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS. Chairman Williams.—“If the gentleman will al- low me to ask one question? Did you regard the securing the friendly offices of this government as the first important step to be taken in the Ship- herd enterprise?” A—“I regarded the 7 pirate Chili to take an indemnity instead of insist ng upon the dismemberment of her territory as an important step to take. I wanted the United States to take position friendly to Peru. I considered it addi- tional aid if the friendly offices of the United States were secured. Idid not expect the policy of the United States would be at all changed on account of these claims.” —“Did you understand the government as demanding from Chili that she should not insist upon the dismemberment of Peru?” ‘Witness declined to discuss the meaning of the dispatches; he had no other view of the policy than that indicated in the dispatches, GEN. GRANT'S OPINION. Representative Blount (quoting from Shipherd’s testimony) asked: “How did you learn Gen Grant’s opinion upon this matter?” Witness had thus far refrained as far as possible from mentioning names, and hehoped the com- mittee would not insist upon that line. He had heard of Genn. Grant’s views from others and he had seen them over his own signature, but he did not care to be the instrumentality of baang upon others the criticism of the press. He hi fist.geen the comments upon himself, and could, e thought, stand up under them. As for Gen’ Grant, he knew not of his opinions in this re- lation that he (Blair) not consider highly hon- orabie to him. Representative Blount—‘“If the name of Gen. Grant has been used to bolster up these ous x ‘want the question answered, or I want you to cline to answer.” Senator Blair.—“If the committee think I shall not decline; but I do not think it ent.” ‘Representative Blount pI t.—“If the name of Gen. Grant and the influence Bs this government has in been brought to bear to induce the payment by Chill of twelve hundred million of dollars, 1 think it pertinent that the names of all parties interest- ed should be known.” ‘Witness then stated that he had personal com- munication from Shipherd and documentary evi- dence relative to Gen. Grant’s views. far witness put himself on his privilege as counse in declining to answer questions. Witness.—“I have not suggested anything fur- ther than thformation coming t me through the ‘hr. Blount thought the committee had a ht to a view of their own, and did not it a scheme as Shipherd’s, which it have in- volved this country in a war with America, eer on ‘up by any such protection as the PAW ltbes said his inowledge of Gen. Granvs views eadorsemese upon a draft of instructions 20 be sent to Minister Huribut. “Did ‘understand that Gen. Grant favored a formal demand by our government upon Peru for A—“I do not undertake to the lan- ‘but 1 think it was form of ‘tch indica fing Wie instructions Yo our ‘to use their good offices,’ ee ‘Rep. Blount was about to ask a question based on the words “good offices,” when the witness in- with the remark that he did not care to ‘be questioned upon specific words when he had distinctly stated that he could not give the exact ‘Witness then read a draft of instructions which Shipherd wished to have sent to Mr. Kilpatrick. It was much briefer, and informed Mr. Kilpatrick that the instructions sent to Mr. Hurlbut were In- tended likewise for him. Witness was not sure eee which paper Gen. Grant’s indorsement was ma Witness did not know who prepared, the paper. Shipherd sent him (Blair) a copy, which he (Blair) showed to Mr. Blaine. The latter declined, how- ever, to make any use of them, or do more than he had indicated in his instructions already given. SFHE ATTITUDE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT. Representative Wilson read from Shiphent’s tes- timony as to the understanding arrived at—during the interview with Mr. Blaine—relative to the atti- tude of the United States toward the Chill-Peru matter, ‘Witness replied: “The attitude of the State de- partment was never stated in my presence any more strongly than in the instructions given In june.” In further repty to Representative Blount, wit- ness Said he did not care to say that Mr. Shipherd had willtully misrepresented him. The commit— dd seen more of Mr. Shiphenrd than he (Blair) had, and could judge of him and the character of his tind. So far as his (Blair's) expressions were concerned, he had been misrepresented. He (wit- ness) had hever put things in so strong a light as Mr. Shipherd’s very hopeiul nature had probably conceived. Representative Blount then quoted from Ship- herd’s testimony that THE SUBJECT OF BRIBING HURLBUT had been mentioned tn Mr. Blaine’s presence, and the remark of Mr. Blaine, “I don’t think that will fetch him.” Witness did not hear any such conversation; witness further stated that at the time he supposed the letter—which is now spoken of as having been Nritten by Mr. Camacho—was written by Mr. Tracy, the Peruvian consul in New York, who Jooked ‘upon this plan of raising the requinéd in- demnity as the only way to save his country. THE LETTER TO MB. ARIZOLA. Representative Blount then read at some length from the letter to Mr. Arizola, and asked if he (Blair) understood that to correctly state the &ttl- tude of this country at that time. Witness supposed that any American company entering into contracts with the Peruvian govern- ment would have the support of its own govern- ment. As to the United States staying the hand of Chill, witness supposed If the indemnity was paid there would be no occasidh to stay the hand ye Q.—“Was not Mr. Arizola the agent of the Peru- vian company at Lima?” A.—*I never heard or knew that the Peruvian company had any agent at Lima.” Representative Blount.—* Did you not see this letter, and was It not submitted to you because you were the counsel of Mr. Shipherd?? A—“I had noth whatever to do with its preparation, and did not know any part of it till after it was sent. I presume, of course, it would not have been shown to me unless I had been counsel.” Q—" Would you have continued as coun- selit you had seen the entire letter before It was Sent? Was It not a gross misrepresentation of the State department? ” Witness replied that some portions of the letter stated the case much more strongly than was cor- rect. If he (Shinherd) meant by the highest au- thority the State department, witness thought it a. inisrepresentation. Witness was not Prepared to define it an outrage, for he was not here to abuse man who had once been his client. THE LANDREAU CLAIM. Representative Blount then took up the Lan- dreau claim, and called attention to the report upon this claim by the law officer of the State de- partment, and asked if witness believed from that Teport that the claim was sucn a one as could ex- pect the kind offices of this government. ‘Witness replied that his information tn regard to the Landreau claim was based upon the report of the House of Representatives. His attention had not been specially called to it until this inves- tion began. Representative Blount.—But do you think Lan- dreau couid expect this government to recognize the validity of a claim his right to which attached before he became a citizen? A—I am not prepared to answer that wholly in the negative. It iscertainiy whittling down American citizenship pretty fine. It aman becomes a citizen and has property at the time, ‘and this government will not protect him in that property because it was acquired before he be- came an American citizen, I would not give much for American citizensh: Several further questions were propounded, rela- tive to the action taken by Congress in regard to the Landreau clatn. Witness considered that Congress had given an expression of opinion that it was a matter for the Executive to call to the attention of Peru for the purpose of having it adjudicated, Representative Rice desired to ask a question. “You, in your first statement, sald you were con- vinced of the justice of the Cochet claim?” A.—“I did not mean as to the amount, but that there was justice at the bottom of it.” Q-—“I want’ to know upon what you, as a lawyer, base a favorable judgment upon the val- idity of the claim?” A—“The guano of Peru was worthless to her until, through the efforts aid discoveries of Cochet, the guino became known as a fertilizer and a subject of commerce and a source of im- mense wealth to Peru. Landreau dis beds of guano where it was not before known to exist. Cochet discovered by analysis the value of the guano, AS to the fact that, some compensation should be made for these discoveries, I think any fair mind would assent; as to the amount I do not assume to say.” ‘The hearing was then, at ten minutes of 1, ad- Journed till 10 a.m. to-morrow. ‘To the Penitentiary for Four Years. THEODORE HANDY SENTENCED. In the Criminal Court, Judge Wylle, to-day, the case of Theodore Handy, convicted on two indict- ments for assault and battery with intent to kill, Was argued on motion for a new trial in each case. Mr. W. R. Smith, who appeared for the prisoner, claimed that he ‘was afificted with epilepsy, ani at the time of the commission of the act Was of un sound mind, JUDGE WYLIE ON INSANITY, ‘The court said that these crimes seemed to be the acts of a madman, silly and unprovoked; but mere wickedness is not insanity. The plea of insanity had been carried too far by the courts, apd oft- times a party adjudged insane goes to the asylum, and in a few weexs comes out cured, ready to per- petrate another crime. They could’ not allow the crazy people to rule, and must punisi them untess they do not know the difference between right and wrong. In this case there was no ground for the lea. = THE ACCUSED MADE A STATEMENT that he was afflicted with epilepsy, but asked that the plea of insanity should not be considered, for he considered it disgraceful. He aj tw the court for mercy. Judge Wylie remarkin; igo the prisoner would be better attended inside penitentiary than out, sentenced him to imprisonment there for three ars. verhe prisoner said there was no such thing as learning a trade in the penitentiary, and prisoners never were admitted to the dispensary till they were dead, and then were admitted as subjects. In the second case the sentence was made one year. — Affairs in West Washington. ‘THE REMAINS Of Mr. John P. Risque, formerly of this place, 10 was massacred by the Indians in Arizona, on the 20th ult., have been recovered the funeral will take place from the residence of his brother, F. W. Risque in St. Louls, next, Sun- day. Further details of tne fatal ved eye) indicate that Mr. Risque fell at ired by the Indians. i Bes J a gi tie FE Telegrams to The Satr.. CAPT. TUPPER DEFEATS THE INDIANR: THE MALLEY MURDER TRIAL ————.__ THE NEW PHASE OF THE IRISH QUESTION.’ —_——_ Ferty Indians Killed. CAPT. TUPPER DEFEATS THE ATACHER and his troops Indians on the 198 Cloverdale, kil ng moving all their stock and effects to San Simon for safety, though it Is believed here that all immediate ‘danger 1s over. Col. Brady, here May Ist, reached Richmond with command yesterday morning; have scouted along the Gila valley and over the entire route between here and Richmond. He reports all quiet and mo signs of fresh Indian tracks. MORE ABOUT THE MEXICAN VICTORY. Denvex, Cot.,May 5.—A dispaten to the Tritune from Santa Fe, N. M.. about the fight In Mexico between General Garcia (Mexican) and Loco and his band says:—Capt. Antonio Arrado and Lieut. acio France, Mexican officers, were killed. Twenty soldiers were also killed. Loo, with a Warriors, are said to have escaped un- —— The Irish Question, WHAT THE LONDON TIMES SAYR. Loxpox, May 5.—The Times says tt may be tne ferred from the appointment of Earl Spencer to the viceroyalty of Ireland, and Lord Frederick Cavendish “to the chief sécretaryship, that Mr, Gladstone intends practically to assume not onl the responsibility for, but the immediate cou Of, the Irish policy. WHAT MR. PARNEDT, SATR. Mr. Parnell contradicts various reports cancern- ing him. ii Uat he does not intend to go to Merica, and that he will not address his constitu. ents until the coercion act ts repealed or has ‘The idea of reviving of the land le: he say’ is not taooted or even thought of ee Railroad Men in Chicago. Crrcaco, May 5.—Jobn W. Garrett,president of the Baltimore and Ohio rafltoad, Andrew A fon, first assistant, and Samuel Spencer, thi vice-president, arrived here yesterday. Mr. Ame derson speaking for Mr. Garrett, says the object of the trip fs mainly inspection with Incidental Views to other ends. It may be assumed that the visit has reference to enlarged terminal facilives here. The party will remai president Cable, of the Tt ere from New York last He confirms the Statement heretofore tel yo that the pur chase of the Minneapolis and St. Louls was not nd road, reached made by his comp but by the Chie: Omaha and St. Paul road. The stock tug is held by about diture of $800,000 will be at onoe made on the track improvement of the Minne. apolis and St. Louis railroad. =o Sanat The Maticy Murder Trial. ‘MES. CRAMER CROSS-EXAMINED. NEw Haven, Conn., May 5.—The cross-examinae tion of Mrs. Cramer was continued by Mr. Biyden- burg this forenoon, but nothing new elicited. The witness Foster S. Bassett, a reporter for the Uw testified to the identification of Jennie Cramer her father and repeated the testimony he gave De. fore the coroner's jury. — Three Men Drowned and Onc Rescued. ‘OGpENsBURG, N. ¥., May 5.—Charles Inman an@ Charles Davis, of this city; Henry Boyce, of Can- ton, and Mr. Smith, of Gouverneur, while revurn- ing'trom Prescott, ih a row-bot last evening, were capsized while attempting to change seats. clung to the overturned boat for an hour, when they all dropped off except Davis, who Was rescued, barely alive. Marriage Diverce Laws. Aunany, N. ¥., May 5.—In the senate this morns ing the preamble and resolutiéns adopted by the Queen's County Bar Association, with reference to the marriage and divorce laws of the sta were introduced and referred to the judiciary committee. The resolutions and the action pro- posed under them contemplate a convention Of elegates from the several states “to devise an@ prepare an equitable, consistent and uniform marriage and divorce law for all the states,” to De Submitted to the state legislatures. A Probable Murder. PLAINFIELD, N. J., May Sth.—The body of an un- known man was found in the woods near this lace this morning, with the head half severed rom the body, aud was identified as one of two tin peddiers sen in the neighborhood last night, A German tramp, who gives his name as August Schlachley, has been arrested for the murder. <ateneal Railway Collision im Florida, Fis, M: The mail train, 40 ck last evening for u cl ‘Tailahassee, collided with a log train, coming to the city, near the White House station, 11 miles. west of here. The engines were badly smashed, and Henry Hot the engineer of the log — was Killed instantly. Henry Simmons, a cok fireman, was badly injured and will probably die. Mr. Stebbins, the engineer on the passenger train, jumped and escaped with a sprained wuk — A Murderer Captured. Nonrork, May 5.—Albert Smith (colored), who murdered Joshua Thompson (colored) on Monday night last and fed, has been captured and ts ia 3 ae ‘Telegraphic Briefs. It is reported at Vienna that the prince of Bul+ garia 1s likely to abdicate. Tue Springtield (Mass) Taton newspaper estab Lshment has been sold by the Springhell: printing. company to Joseph L. Shipley. ny Efforts to procure a deprsition from Little who is dying in Pliladelphia trom a pistol-sbot wound inflicted by her lover, have proved unavail- ing, a8 the girl refuses lo express the belief that she will die. ‘The business failures reported for the past seven, days number 101. dispatch from Grand Rapids, Mich., says re- ports from various points in the fruit belt declare that the recent heavy frosts have destroyed two thirds of the peach crop and other fruits. Forty thousand dollurs, the full amount needed, has been contributed to endow «professorship if Syracuse University in memory of the lave Wim. Penn Abbott. The Chicago Inter-Ocean says that its recent an- nouncement of the invention of a revolutionize force for railroads was the scheme of a general Passenger agent of this city, which the scrutiny of sclentilic men proves to be tinpracticable. tener SENTENCE OF DEATR. John Shaw Hanged January ih next, for the Murder of His Sister. A motion for a new trial in the case of Jno.Shaw, colored, who was convicted on the 29th of March of the murder of his sister, Susan Ann Carter, on the asylum road, on th y, Was argued in the 'Criminal Court this afterndon by Messrs, Lipscomb and Clagett. The court over- ruled the motion. The prisoner, who 1s about eighteen years Of age, ‘wept bit- terly while the ‘court and ~ counsel were settling, on a day on which to set the day of exe- cution, ‘and he had to be held up between two court bailiffs while he was sente1 The court asked him if he had anythii say why r- ment should not he passed on him. He could not Speak for his sobbing for several moments, and ‘then said, “I have got nothing to say.” THE DEATH SENTENCE. Judge Wylie replied that the court had very littie tosay to him. The court had never heard of a more atrocious murder. The victim was the prisoner's own sister; the object, robbery, for the Sum Of $2.50, while bis sister Was on Uhe Way, as she sup; to see her dying y The court ‘sald there was no mercy for him in this world, and all he could do now was to make With bis Heavenly Father. The court Capitol Hill by Representative and Mrs. Was a handsome and enjoyable entertainment. was attended by many members of the two houses: