Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1882, Page 5

a Te TO BUY BOYS’ aed aang 20°, S2008 ¢ to think that if they were only rich | €nough to be indifferent about the cost of a thing it ‘would be easy to obtain just what they want in the mat- Yer of CLOTHING. If you've ever tried it, you know this to be a fallacy: Bothing is easier than tospend alot of money in dress- ing your Boy, but the difficulty ism the choosing. ‘One motheg considers the beanty of the new garment, nother scrutinizes the making, while a third estimates how it will Icok after a month's wear. ‘We are watchful of all these details, and our expe- Hence enables us to determine what will wear better | figures do not inclule the water department, as than any one not anexpert. We sive you the benefit of Our skill and labor, and it is safe to be cuided by our Judgment as to goods, while exercising your own taste as to patterns and style of carment. ‘That we are honest in our desire to serve you effi- Giently, our readiness to take Monej is the best test. pack goods and-refund | ‘When you are in our BOYS’ DEPARTME! ee the FORTY NINE CENT SHIRT WAIST. ICTLY C>& PRICE CLOTHIERS, 316 and 318 SEVENTH STREET. Srecianttes FOR THIS W SPRING OVERCOATS, SILK LINED, H MELTON OV! Olive Green, which we b n selling at 320, will be | 2 Will open to-morrow 10 more styles of THE BRIGHTON SACK SUITS, AT $15, Equa! to any $30 Custom-made Suite. IN OUR BOYS’ DEPARTME je will show 30 new sty OUR NOBSY AND STYLISH #10 SUITS TAKE THE LEAD OF ALL OTHE NNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 982 D STREET, NEAR 10TH STREET. tilated factory roums, NOVELTIES IN AND COATINGS. SILK_vixEp BA pit. CHAIN AND ¢ cE WEAVING TN DIAC HALF A MILL! LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY porated in 1868 for twenty -tive years by the Lagis- Isture for Educational and C1 $500,000 haw Since Been added. an overwheiming popular vote its franchise wag nt State Constitution adopted BER DRAWINGS WILL | N DISTRIBUTED! cember &l, A. D., Ls7 31S GRAND SINGLE NW’ IT NEVER SCALES OR PUSTPONES GRAND PROMENAD Borine which will tal the’ MSra GEAND MONTHLY, cS EXTRAORDINARY SEM AL DRAWIN Ss, a supervision and management of | REGARD. of Louisiana, and Gen. | . of Virwinia. OLLARS ONLY. | 2 Large Prizes of 4 Lange Prizes of pproximation Prizes of $200, pproximagion Prizes of | 100 Apvroximation Prizes of 21,279 Prizes, amounting to Gen. G. T. BEAURE! Gen. JUBAL A. EARLY G , for rates to Clubs should only be made to ‘ompany in New Orleans. M. A. DAUPHIN, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. .B.—Orders addressed to New Orleans will receive prompt attention. Bor information apply ublic ts called to the tickets For each Monthly and consequent! ait the are std and eR ANE went. ‘THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS, Speech To-day of Hon. J. H. Ketcham, ef New York. ACLEAR EXPOSITION OF DISTRICT. AFFAIRS—THE RE- LATIONS OF THE DISTRICT TO THE GENERAL GOV- ERNMENT—i HE ENORMOUS LOAD OF DEBT UPON THE PROPLE HERE—WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE WAY OF IMPROVEMENTS—WONDERFUL GROWTH OF THE CITY—ITS ATTRACTIVENESS, The House being in the committee of the whole On the state of the unton to-day, and having under consideration the bill GH. R. No. 5(61) “Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the | government of the District of Columbia for the | Mseal year ending June 30th, 1883, and for other purposes,” Mr. Ketcham said: Mr. Cuareaan: In‘calling up the annual apfro- Priation Dill to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1883, I beg the indul- gence Of the committee for a few remarks, ‘The total amount appropriated by the Dill 1s $2,411,79.08, which 1s $39,750.73 less than the esti- mates, and’ $33,780.64 in’ excess of the appropria- tions for the current fiscal year, the increase being found chiefly in the items for the construction of new sewers, Of the sti to be appropriated one-half 1s paid by the United States in ‘pursuance of the act of Congress approved June 11, 1878, providing a per- manent form of government for the District, and the other half fs furnished by the revenues of the District from taxation and other sources. These | this branch of the District government ts held not to be embraced in the law requiring the general government to pay one-half of the District ex- | Penses. ‘The revenues of that depertment, umount- Ing to $111,060.50, are sumciene for its cupport and for Interest and sinking fund on the water debt. The estimated receipts of the District trom taxes, Mcenses and minor sources for the coming year are $1,725,816.43. AN ENORMOUS DEBT, Or the whole amount necessary to carry on the | District government, over one-third, or $1,213,- | 917.97, is required for interest and sinking fund on the funded debt of the District, a debt created chiefly by the territorial government established by Congress in 1871 and abolished tn 1874. The total debt, apart from the water bonds, which amount to $379,000, 18 now $21,883,450—an enor- mous sum to rest upon a district embracing only about 72 square miles of area, or 46,000 acres, and having a population of less than 200,000.’ ‘The amount per capita of debt to population is about $110, and the annual interest and sinking fund charge Is over $6 for each man, woman and child in the District. By the provisions of the act of one-half of this heavy burden 1s sumed by the general government; but n this” relief—thougat by some to nerous, but in reality only just— sa heavy welght for a community to’ bear, which possesses neither manufactures nor com- merce, and has but a small store of accumulated wealth. The lation in Nev amount of debt per capita to popu- York city is in round numbers 3 in Chicago, $20, and in Philade reduction in the Intere: strict’s liabilities as been effecte 3.65 loan, which embraces about two-thirds of all the outstanding indebtedness. The amount propriated In the bill for interest and sinking nd is the sum estimated by the commissioner of the sinking fund as necessary to be regularly pro- | vided every year under the policy adopted by Con- gress four years ago to meet current interest ob- | ligations and extinguish the whole debt by the | Ume the 3.65 bonds mature th 1924, FAIRNESS NOT GENEROSITY. Thave said that the assumption by the federal government of one-half of the expenses of the Dis- trict Is a measure of fairness only, not of generos- ity. The United States own fully one-half of the property in the District. The total value of real estate, when the last assessment in 1880 was made, Was $159,010,543, of which $88,953,078 was taxable 416.111 United States property, ex- ve of streets and avenues In the city of Wash- on. Which comprise about 43 per cent of its tal area of 6,110 acres, the sole title to which is erl in the United Stutes, and $6,611,354 property axable other than that belonging to the gov- ernment. During the past year the Value of new improvements added $1,525,320 to the amount of tixable real estate. The Mist_ assessment on per- sonal property ageregates $9,666,272. Of course there 15 no valuation of the personal property in the possession of the general government, but if the whole account could be stated as between the property of the United States in the District and that of private citizens, t would, I am confident, appear that the government owns the larger amount, CONGRESS WAS VERY SLOW to recognize its obligations toward the District set Apart as the seat of the national authority, and placed under the exclusive control of the national rgislature. Until the adoption of the present form of local government but little was con- tributed from the United States Treasury towards District. expenses except for the Improvement of Streets around pubile reservations and the support of charitable institutions, and what w. as doled out without system or regularity. The eity of Washington was lald out upon a scale of grandeur betitting the capitalof a great nation; but for nearly three-quarters of a century zation of the plan was left almost exeiu- to a scanty population, Whose means were | wholly Inader atg to the task of improving and | beautitying tie brid streets and st itely avenues, Up to the time when the territorial government of Isl came into existence the capital but Wwretchedly equipped with the ordinary city conve- niences Of paved streets, sewers, sidewalks, gas and water, given TOO HEAVY A BURDEN. That government went to work to supply the ob- Vious needs of the city, but without due regard to the capacity of the people to sustain the burden of aheavy debt. Ineed not here discuss the merits and demerits of the system they set on foot. It fs | 7, sufficient to say that while the general plan ‘vas, in the main, wi of the work unde that without the ernment fu co-operation of the general gov- nctal difficulties were inevitable, woolen pavements, represented debt, with a dui | now boast of being THE BEST PAVED CITY ON THE CONTINENT, but tt has attained this position at a great cost. Many of the first pavements were hardly com- | pleted before they becsme an impediment Instead of an ald totravel. Twenty-four miles of almost | Impassable wooden pavements have been renewed | With asphalt or stone since 1878, leaving about ten tiles for future work to complete the renovation of the wood paved streets, z In 1874 Con bolished the complicated and, costly territorial se its place the simple system of a commission com- sed of tree members, vested with full authority ‘0 manage the affairs of the District. Thi: With some modifications, was made perm: the act of 1878, which atthe same time esubstitute. | onbehaltot the general government, one-half of the total annual outlay of the District, including | interest and sinking fund charges. Four years’ | under the permlanent shown the system it provides amply t the necds of Washington as the haYonal capital THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION. The only objection urged to ulfs system Is against {ts princtple rather than {ts operation. It has no connection with popular suffrage, and thus appears to violate the most essentls feature of our political institutions. ‘The citizens of the District of Columbia vote for no public ofl- cers, The laws they obey are made by Congress, ad thelr execution {s placed tn the hands of Com- | Missioners named by the President. All minor | offices are filled by the Commissioaers, so that | the local government at no point touches or de. pends upon the will of the governed. ‘This obje | lon may seem theoretical but {thas but little practical welght. ‘The people of the District are apparently satistled with their present form of government. The tax-paying classes, at least, seem almost unanimous in its favor, and have ‘no desire to revive the costly periment of suffrage and local legislation which the commission government displaced. It should be borne tn mind by Those who are dis- | Posed to think the citizens of the District unjustly treated because they have no volce through the batlot-box, in the management of either the gen- eral government or their local affairs, that the Constitution does not contemplate giving them the privilege of suffrage. CONGRESS HAS EXCLUSIVE CONTROL. On the contrary it vests the control of the District exclusively In Congress. The language of the constitution on this point ts explicit. It declares that Congress shall have power “to exercise ez- ctusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may by cession of particular states, and the ac- ceptance of Congress, become the seat of govern- ment of the United States.” Whatever measure of suffrage has at any previous time been exercised | by the peopte of the District has been not by vir- tue of any Inherent rigut derived from the system of government, as in the case of the people of the states, but by the force of spectal enacuinents of Congress in Which it transferred to them a portion of ItS constitutional power. ‘They have therefore 1bo;009 | BO Feason to cowplain because Congress has re- sumed its right of control and delegated the ad— Intnistration of the munictpal affairs of the District | to a commission; and they can at all. times rely upon the prompt interference of the supreme law- making for their pretection in the event of an 0} pressive or unwise exercise of the authority of the ornmnissiogers. Doubtless the framers of the con- stitution thought that the inhabitants of the Federal District would be compensated for the 1035 of the elective franchise by the advantages of living at the seat of the general government, and a metres ot Lap eto in adorning ir city and providing it with parks, museums and institutions of learning. A LONG Warr. present: given to the affairs of ee | total amount to be | ScHoor rand far sighted, the magnitude | 18: ken at the outset was so great | 18 | 18 One of the heaviest items of District expenses In | 18 te years has been for replacing the decayed | 1879 ¥ millions of | Washington may | me of government, and put in} | the poorer class of white c! y economical and efiicient and | | $20,000. Now ‘the ly to bea grave one, | = $ g 8 2 & gs & Boston $2461 $912 $33 73 Dayton. 1957 WET 683 tt San Francisco . BO 453 BB New York. 226 890 2416 Providence 19038 43 om “Pittsburg 1976 2982 Re Cineinnati 217 212 g29 | Coturebus 169t 469 21 Baltimore 1621 413 234 Washington. BH 56 1957 Indianapolis - Wid 46 19:39 sleveland 1583 351 19 34 *Newark HOB 36 1774 St. Louts 1560 204 1 64 Chicago 1375 821 16 96 Proving of great advantage in encouraging invest- ments in real estate and stimulating valuable inprovements, The law provides that in no case shall the annual tax assessment exceed $1.50 on the $100 valuation of ci and 100 valuation on agricultural lands: ‘Phus the property ‘older knows exactly what he has to expect from the tax-gatherer, and ts in no fear that hits estate will be confiscated or reduced in value by heavy assessments for special or general improvements. This security ts inc: by _a-progjsion of law forbidding any addition to the it indebted- hess of the District. Any violation of this section of the permanent government act 1s punishable by Imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and by a fine of not exceeding ten thousand dollars. It will be seen that the guaranty against oppressive taxation 1s ample, THE LATE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER, whose recent untimely death all who have had Personal or official relations with him deeply re- gret, Was the first officer detailed to that position under the law establishing the permanent form of government for the District. Major W. J. Twining was an intelligent, efficent and conscientious offi- cer. It will be fortunate, indeed, for the District and country if his successor shall’ bring the same qualifications to the discharge ot his varied and responsible duties, and prove himself as deserving Of public confidence. A word about the machinery of the District gov- ernment may not be out of place here. The police, schools, health, charities, fire, taxation, public works ‘and other branches aré under the direct, control of the Commissioners. The revenues of the District from all sources are required to be de- posited In the Treasury of the United States, and the management of the District debt isin the hands of the Secretary of the Treasury and the ‘Treasurer of the United States, who is ex-officio commissioner of the sinking fund. One of the three Commissioners is an officer of the engineer corps of the army, who 1s detailed for that duty, and who ts assisted in the Important engineering Work of the District by two other engineer officers. While these officers have the immediate supervis- fon of the improvement of streets, avenues and sewers, all contracts therefor are required to be properly advertised and awarded to the lowest re- sponsible bidders, and made and entered into only by and with the official unanimous consent of the Commissioners, The trustees of public schools serve without compensation. Estimates for the expenses of the District gov- ernment are first prepared by the Commissioners and then revised by the Secretary of the Treasury before being transmitted to Congress, SHOULD BE NATIONAL, AS WELL. A clause in the bill under consideration provides that only one of the Commissioners need be a resident of the District when appointed. As Congress provides for one-half of the expenses it 1s thought proper by the committee that the country at large should, in the discretion of the President, be given representation upon the Com- mission. "It is for the interest of the District aswell as of the country that the board should have a national, as well as a local character. ‘The committee will bear in mind tn considering this Dilgghat it differs In one important particular from alPother regular appropriation bills. ‘The committee on appropriations 15 limited in the isposed of by the provisions of the permanent government act. Having rtalned the probable revenue of the District or the coming fiscal year an equal amount 1s added for the government's share of the expenses, and this gross sum Is a fixed limit which we can- not exceed. draw on at our discretion, but must apportion this specific amount 30 as best to meet the wants of the different branches of the District govern- ment. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT. Coming now to the details of the bill, the com- mittee wiil observe that, apart from the provision for the District debt, much the largest channel of expenditure is for the support of public schools. ‘The total appropriation under this head fs $526,075, of which sum $335,825 goes tor the salaries of teachers and $25,000 ‘for care of school builaings; 000 for new buildings, and the remainder for fuel, rent, repatrs, eto? It has been thought best by the committee’ to disregard the classfileation and salaries of teachers in the estimates, and to simplify the appropriation under this lead by making it in one gross sum, specifying only the total number of teachers to be’ employed and the average salary. This does not increase the sal- aries and grades of teachers, but leaves thelr arrangement as established by the present schedule. The schools of the District, I may add, are objects of just pride to the citizens, and aré regarded by thé leading educators of the country as occupying a high rank in comparison with those of other cities. “It is the aim of the_ District authorities, and I believe the desire of Congress, that they Should reach the highest practicable. standards of efficiency and excellence, and serve a8 models of the free educational system, which 18 the only safe basis for republican institutions, THEIR UNPARALLELLED GROWTH. ‘The growth of the public schools in the District of Columbia scarcely has a parallel in the country. In 1861 the whole number of pupils enrolled for that year in the public schools did not exceed $5,000; the number of teachersemployed was about 60, and the annual expense of the schools was less than $35,000. There were at that time no public schools for the colored children of the District, and none for the wilte children residing tm the county. In 1864 public schools were established for the colored children of the District, and for the Waite children of the county. The following tables give the ATTENDANCE AND NUMBER OF TEACHERS EMPLOYED FROM 1872 TO 1881 INCLUSIVE, 222 gi Zi Pare ae BA) 2 les! Zi 8) Years, 2/2 223218 2/2 |e8/4a\5 3)? [0] a8 g ae 3 Bl Fl 8 18; 1877. 1880. 181 Total. ‘Averageperan- num “Also the 1211) 461 644 NS AT THE PRESENT TIME, White, Colored, Total. rae numberon the niber Of school rooi er of geats for pupils umber of teachers District sinee 1861 has grown schools, attended by Hldren in the city a great system of public schools with an attend- ance of nearly 30,000 children of all € corps of nearly 500 Weaehers. The system now in- straggliny | eludes well organize 1 ish schools for both sexes and excellent training schools for graduates from the high schools who are to bec hers. Tn 1861 most of the schools apied rented rooms, | and the entire value of od — sites, builiings and furniture—did not exceed ale Of the school property owned is estimated at about $1,500,000. THE EXPENSE OF BUILDING UP AND SUPPORTING such a system of schools has been a very heavy burden upon the District, That public education 45 not more expensive in Washington than it 1s in | other large cities of the country is shown by the following table compiled from the last published Teport of the United States Commissioner of Edu- cation showing the Comparative Cost of Education in Fifteen Large Cities based on the Average Daily Attendance of Pupils, ‘Average cost per pupil $22.61. ‘No returns made since 1879. “ WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO, The population of the District ts exceptional in regard to its taxpaying ability. About three ninths of the inhabitants are colored,largely imm!- gration from the states during the late war, and contributing comparatively little to the public revenues, About two-ninths are temporary resi- dents, being com; of those who are from the states and employes of, or conneeted with the general government. ‘The general government Until quite Focently ‘rurnished the District no ald in up this school system. it has ap) priated millions of dollars, or the equivalent in Public lands, to aid the common, higher and tech- Bical schools in all the states and territories ex- Gate cresa deat aes ie ae schools be made models for the country and the We do not have the Treasury to ! THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1882-DOUBLE SHEET. Jngs were open lots and fields. In somesections of the District ‘private watchmen are em by the Tange that Te is imposall foie for, them to ‘atvord the e needed protection against thieves and burglara- To secure effictent members of the force hereafter, however, certain restrictive features of the law governing ents should be essentially changed. "If the provision requi polntments to be made from among those who have served in the army or navy be retained, then the Jaw requir. ing. appointees to be residents of the Metropolitan police district tor two years should be re 80 t all Union soldiers and sailors may be eligible to appointment without regard to residence. ‘The fire department costs $99,140. Its discipline and effectiveness are shown by the small aggre- gate loss during the year from fires. THE APPROPRIATION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4s $800,000, the same as for the past four years. This sum fs inadequate to replace the old wooden pavements, and meet the urgent demands for the improvement of the remainingyunpa’ but it is all the committee felt justified in allowing, in view of the other pressing needs of the District. The Tess of the important Boundary street intercepting ‘sewer calls for $90,000, an increase of $85,000 over last year. $350,000 have already been expended upon it, but as yet tt 1s of little beneft, With the expenditure of i oy more the sewer will reach Gales’ creek, and be of permanent ad- vantage tothe city. The northwestern intercept- ing sewer—a new work Of considerable import- ance—the estimated cost 2f which 1s $75,000—re- quires $50,000, ‘The items for current expenses of streetr and county roads are $50,000; for the parking commis- sion $19,900, and for’ lighting the streets and nec- essary repairs in connection therewith $106,250. ‘The heaith department en $40,340. For public charities $184, including the sup- rt Of the insane, the asylum, the reform school, he relief of the poor and. contributions for hosp!- tals and asylums supported In by private nevolence. The item forthe {adigent insane,which Was $37,000 two years ago, and $40,000 last year, 18 increased to $43,200—the proportionate expense of the support of the government hospital for the Insane, assigned to the District as per report of its superintendent. wing demands for appropria- in view of the tions for charitable purposes, the CREATION OF A BOARD OF CHARITIES, having the superviston of all the expenditures on. account of benevolent institutions in the District, would be a wise measure for Congress to adopt. ‘The revenues of the District, under the present permanent system of the equal diviston of its ex- penses between the general government and the taxpayers, will sufilce for the extinguishment of the debt, as I have shown, provides for all the gen- eral expenses. and carry forward from year to Year, ata moderate rate of progress, the work of grading and paving, the construction of sewers, and the ADMIRABLE SYSTEM OF TREE PLANTING in the streets which have added so much to the beauty and comfort of the city. There are, how- ever, two important lines of expenditure. which should be undertaken by the government alone, and which ought not to be longer postponed. The most pressing of these ts the ENLARGEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY. which fs now totally inadequate to meet the needs of the present population. Serious inconvenience is experienced by householders living in the higher districts by reason of the want of sufficient press- ure in the pipes to carry the water to the upper storles. The consumption by the government as well as by the citizens is increasing rapidly, and the need of early action to increase the supply 1s too apparent to require argument. No provision 1s made to meet this need by the bill under constd- eration, the subject being more properly one for special legislative action. “A reference to it here seems proper, however, in connection with my re- marks on the general affairs of the District. I need hardly add that whatever measure Congress may adopt to deal with this question should c template such an increase of aqueduct and volr capacity as will meet all possible wants for a. long time to come, The other improvement which demands the at- tention of Congress is provided for by a separate bill now pending, I refer to the RECLAMATION OF THE TIDAL FLATS 1ying along the water front of the city. When the capital was first established here there was deep water in the river from Georgetown down to the Mouth of the Eastern branch, and vessels passed up and down the stream where there is now a broad miasmatic marsh, barely covered at high tide. The filling of this marsh and the improve- ment of the channel, deemed practicable by com- petent engineering ‘authority, will greatly pro- Inote the sanitary and commercial interests of the District. Thatt ts the duty of tne national gov- ernment to promptly undertake this improvenient cannot be doubted. ‘The land reclaimed will be the property of the government, and. according to careful estimates will more than repay the cost of the improvement. In conclusion, permit me to say a few words about the very GRATIFYING GROWTH OF WASHINGTON Inrecent years. In 1870, the population of the District of Columbia ‘was 131,7C0. The census ot 1880 showed it to have increased to 177,644. The two years which have elapsed since the census was taken have widoubtedly added 10,000 more to the population, ‘This substantial growth, com. paring favorably with that of tuany of, the pros- perous manufacturing and commercial cities, largely due to the wise and just policy of Congress in contributing its share toward beautifying the city and making it a peculiarly desirable place of residence, It cannot be attributed to the devel- ‘opment of the surrounding country, for that has made very litale progress; nor to the increase of | commerce or trade, for Washington, owing to its long neglected water front, has but little com- merce, and its trade 1s limited to supplying the wants of its own Inhabitants. Nor have manutac- tures, or other important business enterprises been ‘established to encourage immigration, by employing large numbers of working people. ’ We must, therefore, seek for the cause of the large ad- ditions to the population of the eapital IN ITS INCREASING ATTRACTIVENESS asa place of residence. ‘This view is sustained by the character of the recent improvements. The many substantial and spactous houses lately crocted show a large influx of people of means and culture, who are drawn here by the intellect- ual and soelal advantages of Washington and its facilities for leading ‘healthful and agreeable lives. Entire sections, which were lately waste land, have been reclaimed and are now covered by Fesidences which for commodiousness and architectural beauty are scarcely surpassed in any of the great cities of the world. Tne owners of these dwellings and of the thousands of other comfortable houses built within the past decade have chosen Washington as a place of permanent abode because of its ‘well-paved, well-drained and well-shaded streets; Its many ‘attractive parks; its statues and monuments’ recalling glorious events and herole men; its treasures of art and scence; its stately public buildings; its mild winter climate; its cultivated, hospitable soctety, and the constant interest which attaches to it a8 the seat of the government of a great nation. Congress has but to continue the past and intel- Ugent policy It has lately Inaugurated tn regard to District affairs to make the capital the object of national pride its projectors Intended it should be, and Ihave no doubt that the people will heartily. approve all proper legislation looking to this end, ——e SOCIETY NOTES, Entertainments, even dinner parties, seem to have ceased almost entirely this week. But It has been the longest season on record,having begun in etober, when the French and German visitors ‘were here and entertainments yere given to them, Several of the young army officers who have been ordered to Arizona to he!p put down the Indianris. ing there, were making farewell calls on their lady friends yesterday, and naturally there were many sad thoughts as to possibilities when the good-byes were said, for so many who have gone from here on similar errands in the past have never returned. The recep don at the residence of Mrs. H. M. Lincoln last evening was one of exceptional inter- est and enjoyment, the parlor being filled with ont and appreciative guests, and the mu- sical and Mterary features being both varied and suitable. Mr, Charles Davise read a paper on “Intellectual Culture and Sentiment;” Mr. John Savary contribute. humorous poem entitled “The Belle of the Season;” Mrs. Nailor and Mr. Cryptt Palmoni gave rechatiens; Mrs. Burke and Mr. E. LL, Townsend gave readings; and vocal and instru- mental muste was furnished by Mrs. Josephine Lo- an, the Misses Cluss, Miss Murphy, Miss Hershey, iiss Morris, Yr. Collins, Mr. Craft and Mr, Sykes. Among the [Sigs were many ladies and gentlemen prominent in social, literary, and circles, who keenly enjoyed the attractions of theevening. ‘The Spanish minister and family will spend most of Se sume, as jo (e year, : Saratoga. —The Haytlen minister and family propose tak- ing a cow at one of the resorts near Lo! Branch, as mes aia ast summer.—Mrs. Harriet E. Ide, of Columbus, a lady well known in the social circles of Onto, is ‘visiting the family of Comp- troller Lawrence in this city.—-ex-Re tative Chalmers and his family will teave the city this Week. His wife and their : hter will go to Warrenton, Va. and pass most of the summer japerenpe udge Scofield’s wife and a ee tees the city for the summer on Friday. °y will go to their home at Warren, Pa.) He will remain here untii the Court of Claiins adjourns uext month. —wMr. Martinez, the Chilian-ainister, and his wife and daughter will go to Long Brapch next month, to remain until theysail for in July.—The sister of Sefior Romero, the Mexican minister, has returned to Mexico. Mrs. Repre- sentative Cannon expects te leave the city soon for her home in Iilinois. “Let's see; let’s see—whert did Christopher Columbus die?” queried a brisk little man as he entered a shoe shop on Mi¢higan avenue yes- terday. “Can't you come in dis @sfnings?” replied the cobbler, as he ceased his pegging. “Td like to know ieee (ae ese Mler meh ins poor, all he knows! ‘The Public School Trustees. THE WEBSTER AND GALES BUILDINGS—8CHOOL CHILD- REN TO BUY THEIR OWN INK—THE GREGORY MAN- DAMUS CASE—A BREEZE AMONG THE COLORED TRUSTEES—ACTION REGARDING THE DEATH OF ‘MAJOR TWINING. A meeting of the board of public school trustees was held last evening, and communications were received from the Commissioners enclosing propositions to sell lots V and W, sq. 141, and lots 21 and 22, sq. 562, for school purposes. Also, communication asking that an allowance be made for the use of the last named lots as a playground; referred. A communication was received from the principal of the Heffry building to the effect that the pneumatic clocks in that building did not give satisfaction; referred. APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS as teachers were received from Mary E. Wilde, Edith M. Burgess, Thomas N. Johnson, Florence M. Cross, J. W. Chapman, and John Rossiter, and referred. Applications for janitors positions were received from James Hendly, B. T. Miller, S. T. Graham, George Locke, and George C. Talbot, and referred. Notice was given of examination of applicants for teachers posittons and for promo- ns on Saturday, 20th instant. An abstract of reports for April, was presented, showing the whole number of pupils enrolied to be 22,502; number of teachers employed, 485, The sub-board of the seventh district ‘made a re- Rort recommending that the applicatton of Bernard lurphy fora bar-room license on the corner of 4th and O streets be not granted; adopted. NEW BUILDINGS NAMED. The sub-board of the second division reported a resolution naming the building at the corner of 10th and H streets northwest, the Webster School building, and that at the intersection of Massachusetts avenue and Ist street northwest, the Gales school building; adopted. ‘The sub-board of the sifth division made a report onthe inquiry by the first controller, as to why Toomsin the Curtis school building have been Tented and why there appears no account of the rents. The report states that the building was erected = =when the trustees for the 5th division formed a separate body, after a conference with the Linthicum Institute; that the Peabody Library and the institute occupy Tooms in the building under certain restrictio that funds received forrent have been used in pui chases necessary for the schools, and the sum of $1,019.27 to the credit of this fund is on deposit. ‘Phe report was adopted. ‘The committee on accounts reported that since the notice that the funds has been exhausted they had approved no requisitions. They, however, Teported bilis amounting to $111.24, Which were approved. Also, a resolution recommending the appointment of ‘2 bookkeeper to the board, at a salary of $1,200 per annum; which was adopted. SCHOOL CHILDREN 10 BUY THEIR OWN INK. ‘The committee also reported a resolution provid- ing that after this year the gratuituous Issue of writing ink, pens, and pen holders shall cease, ex- cept to indigent pupils. Mr. Brooks said that this resolution was in the interest of reform, but he was not quite sure that the change should be made. Mi. Lovejoy remarked that tt was a questiou Whether this stroke of economy would not be more than counterbalanced by the confusion of pupils bringing their own ink of different kinds, & ‘The general tendency now ts to furnish not only the pens, but the books, He suggested that there should be uniformity tn the Ink and that the reso- lution be recommitted, and that the sum which Should ‘be charged each scholar should be re- ported. Mr. Middleton said the tdea came from the com- mittees of Congress, and members had asked why here in the District these things shouid be fur- nished. When members hear of a bill for pens alone amounting to $1,200 they would learn what a saving could be affectéd. He had heard of fanitors emptying ink stands in the slop buckets. When the children find that they have to pay for tnk and pens they will be_more economical than now. Mr. Middleton said that three cents per month from each pupil would yield them $6,000 per year. ‘The report of the committee was adopted—yeas 8, Messrs. Lambert, Middleton, Lloyd, Pearson, Curtis, Matthews, Brown and Wilkinson; nays 4, Messrs. Lovejoy, Samson, Brooks and Smith. THE GREGORY MANDAMUS CASE. The chairman called attention to the mandamus suit entered yesterday by Professor Gregory, which ts made returnable en the 29th instant, Mr. Curtis moved that the board be represented by Messrs. Matthews and Lovejoy in all things necessary in the proceedings before the court; adopted. » SCHOOL PROPERTY TO BE VACATED. Mr. Lovejoy offered resolutions that the owners of the following property used for school purposes be notified thatthe schools will vacate on June 80th: M, between 10th and 11th, Mrs. Eggerstedt; 10th and G, Congressional chureh; H, between 24. and 3d,J. C. McKelden; 5th and I, Assembly church; New Jersey avenue and E street, N. Ack- er's estate; F, between 6th and 7th, Noble D. Lar- ner; H, between 6th and 7th, J. W. Barker; T, be- tween 2d and 3d, W. H. Lee; G, between 4th ‘and Sth, Sellhau: state; Northeastern Market, H and 3d, B. H. Mill; 7th and Pomeroy streets, Prof. T. N. Gill, and that it the property Is retained the ree six months only and at reduced opted. The question of the unsultableness of the Lucas building was referred to the sub-board of the first subdivision. Mr. Lovejoy offered an amendment to the rules providing that the summer vacation shall extend to and include the Friday before tke second Mon- day in September; laid over. TROUBLE AMONG THE COLORED TRUSTEES. Mr. Wilkinson presented a paper reciting that in April last he had given an order that a pupil in the Randall building should be excused from at. tendance at acertain hour once a week; that the order was obeyed only in part, and he suspended Mrs. M. E. Tucker, principal, and Miss E. F. G. Merritt, apd reported bis action to the superin- tendent, Mr. G. F. T. Cook, but his action was overruled and his colleagues had shown no dispo- sition to take action on the case. He preferred charges against the teachers named of misrepre- sentation, falsehood to a trustee, unbecoming language to a trustee and parents, and disputing his authority as local trustee. He asked that this Paper be referred to a special committee. Mr. Smith denied that Mr. Wilkinson had been treated aiscourteously by his colleagues, and said that the teachers had answers to these chai Mr. Brooks remarked that he had never known 80 much fuss about so little a matter. ‘The paper was referred to the sub-board of the seventh division, THE DEATH OF MAJOR TWINING. Mr. Lovejoy said that since the last meeting of the board the District had sustained a loss in the death of Major Twining, and although the board had paid their respects by attending the funeral, {twas meet that that they should do something more. He therefore offered resolutions, which were adopted, testifying to their appreciation of the worth of the deceased and ordering that the Franklin school building be draped in mourning, MARRIAGE Licenses have been issued to John Hillygrd and Cora’ W. Cocke, both of Richmond, Va. ; Louis A. Debwig and Emma Engel; Henry C. Symmes, of Cranbury,N.J.,and Hattie M.Sutphen; Alfred Lecomte and Mathilde Fred; James T. Ryé and Massena Kendrick, both of Charles county, Ma. ; Win. H. Brooks and Julia C. Richardson, ——— Another Railroad to Denver. LAYING A TRACK OVER THE SAND HILLS AT THE RATE OF TWO MILES A Day. A private letter from a young Washingtonian now engaged on railway construction in Colorado, dated April 30th, says of the work on the branch of the Burlington and Missouri river railroad, now building, to connect with Denver: “You should see the country we are at work in now. There is nothing but sand for sixty miles; very little vege- tation of any kind. "We ‘are in wnat 1 tailed ‘the Sand Hills,’ and weil do they deserve the name. After the road is bullt we will have to haul in ma- terlal—rock or earth—with which to case the banks. Some of the embankments are twenty or thirty feet high, and as we go along they are being rebuilt, In some places we have as much as ten or twelve feet—ih height—to replace. Notwith- standing these we are Kee down steel rails at an avi of two are—ts built as the ‘Burlington and Colorado Tallroad.” Tam now fifty-five miles trom Denver, and orp ‘to be in that city with the track by the ist of June; earlier if the company do as they at first intended—butld about thirteen miles east from that point to meet us.” News Briefs. 2 At the 114th anniversary of the New York Chamber of Commerce, last night, Senator Bayard made. speech on American shipping Inte and Controller of the Currency Kn tothe toast “New York—The great a) well as commercial center.” = A cyclone struck a school house five miles south- west of Lakefield, Minn., on Monday and scattered itover the prairie, three pupils sustaining terrible injuries, General Jas, B. Weaver, of Iowa, contradicts the statement that he had written Senator Voor- hees pi 2d Edition. THE DISTRICT FINANCIAL DEADLOCK. THEGUITEAU APPEAL The District Financial Dead-Lock. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND CON- ‘TROLLER LAWRENCE. ‘The District Commissioners received yesterday afternoon the following letter from First Control- ler Lawrence: LETTER FROM CONTROLLER LAWRENCE. “Referring to the subject-matter of Mr. Com- missioner Dent’s call at this office to-day, you are informed that the accounts kept on the books of this department are in the names of the persons composing the board of commissioners, and in or- der to settle and close those accounts it 1s neces- sary that all moneys to your credit and subject to your check at the date of Major Twining’s death Shalls be patd into the Treasury on account of ap- ropriations out of which the advances were made. his should be done at once and accounts rendered to and inclu@ng thatdate. If there shall be much delay in the detail of an Engineer Commissioner by the President, so that it becomes necessary to pay ills before "the vacancy is filled, money will ave to be advanced and another rest made in the accounts up to the time when the new Commis- stoner enters upon his duty.” EPLY OF THE COMMISSIONERS. To this the Commissioners this morning reply, acknowledging the receipt of the above letter. They state that while their views on this subject, as expressed in their letter to the predecessor of the controller, under date 19th December, 1879, Te- main unchanged, they have instructed the auditor and controlier ofthe District to comply with the Tequest of the controller in the premises, TREASURY VIEWS. It 1s thought at the Treasury that an officer from the engineer corps will be detailed to suc_ ceed Major Twining before the Commissioners are likely to be much embarrassed by the existing complication. In case, however, that it should be decided that two Commissioners are empowered to act a good deal of red tape would have to be ne through with. It would be necessary for the wo Commissioners to draw money from the ‘Treasury for themseives alone, and the line would have to be very carefully drawn where the Hability of the two Commissioners commenced and Of the thre stopped. ‘Then, when the third Com- missioner is detalled, it will be necessary to ret all money on hand drawn by the two Commission- ers into the ‘Treasury, and the money drawn anew under the rule of three. MAJOR TWINING'S SUCCESSOR. Itis thought that the President realizes the ne- cessity of deciding upon a successor to Majer ‘Twining as soon as possible, and that to-morrow A detail from the corps of engineer will be made. ‘There are several names mentioned as likely to be selected, but the most prominent 1s that of Gen. 0.E. Babcock. Both General Parks and Major Elliott, now on duty in the office of the chief en- gineer, are also mentioned. eee The Guitean Case. END OF THE PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY. After the report in the first edition closed, pro- ceedings in the Gulteau case in the Court in Banc were continued as follows: While Mr. Reed was discussing the question of moral insanity, Judge Cartter questioned the cor- rectness of his interpretation of the Supreme Court decision quoted. Mr. Reed said he would read itagain, but Judge Cartter remarked that there was no necessity for doing that. “I will read it for the sake of the audience,” said Mr. Reed. “No you need not,” said Judge Carter. “I withdraw the remark, I did not intend that,” said Mr. Reed hastily. “There was three months of that kind of work golng on In this case,” sald Judge Carter. Mr. Reed having concluded his review of Judge Gox’s charge, alleging that the Judge had usurped the functions of the jury, referred to the fact that allmen had views about a Supreme Being. The Gays of miracles had passed. “This. All-coutfolling Power worked through human agencies, MR. REED’S PERORATION. “You do not know,” sald Mr. Reed; “I don't know, neither does any human being know, but that in the inscrutable wisdom of that power the ilustrious victim was taken by human hands and under human advice to the state of New Jersey that no court of justice, that no jury should have the right to say—by their verdict—to condemn a lunatic, irresponsible before this supreme power to the gallows. Neither you nor I know but that thts was. dispen- sation of this all power. “It may be,"continued Mr. Reed, “that it was so ordained that By the laws of man, this human being irresponsible shall be saved from execution upon the gallows by the interpretation of the Very law which I have urged upon your honors. I say you do not, Ido not know, neither does any human being know, but such 15 the In- serutable Providence in this case. You may affirm this conviction, and I may not be able to secure any ‘rellet for tls man in any other quar- ter. The gallows with all its appalling horrors, will have no terrors for him. Me in’ his cell has passed all that. He will go, ff go he must. by your edict, as calmly as the sea at repose. Tappeal to you by the law and under the law, as I have submitted the law to be, to save this fair and from the eternal shame and disgrace of condemning a human belng—con- cerning whose insanity there must be fair doubt—to the gallows, I predict—with almost & conception of prophecy—that history, impar- tial history, in the near future when telling the story to the coming ages will point to Aierica, the iand of which We are all justly proud, and say and write itin letters indelible for all time— Shame! Shame! Shame!” Mr. Reed closed at 1:30 p. m., and the court then adjourned till to-morrow morning. Major Twining’s Last Resting Place, THE OBSEQUIES AT WEST POINT. Lieuterants Hoxie and Greene, accompanied by Messrs. J. C. Rock and W. 0. Roome, forming the escort which went with the remains of MaJ.Twining to West Point, returned to this city this morning, having taken the 6 o'clock return train at West Point after the funeral, and connecting with the midnight train at New York city last night. ‘They Teport that they arrived at West Point at 9:40 O'clock the next morning after they left here, and were met atehe station by a number of officers and a detachment of engineer soldiers. On the way the party was joined in New York by Majors Lyford and McKee and Col. Ludlow, of the engi- neer corps, Who went up with them. "The remains were conveyed quietly to the chapel and placed under guard, customary on such occasions, and at 4o’clock a battalion of cadets was formed and escorted the body to the cemetery, followed by all the officers on the post. The usual salute of three vollyes was fired over the grave, The body was interred in the central part of the cemetery, re- served for distinguished officers, and between’ the ves of Gen. Robert Anderson and Col. Oden Reld, formerly of Gen. Sherman's stam Alt the flowers which were upon his coffin in St, John’s church in this city were carefully taken to West Polnt and placed on luis grave, The Addicks Divorce Case. THE WIFE'S ANSWER TO THE HUSBAND'S BILL. In the case of Joseph T. Addicks against Helen L. Addicks—bill for divorce filed several weeks ago—Mr. H. W. Garnett, counsel for the re- spondent, fied ‘a petition’ yesterday for counsel fees, &c.” She states in the petition that she 1s a | native of Ireland, and admits that they were mar- ried in New York, in December, 1878; that she came to this city with her husband as as. sistant paymaster in the navy in July last; and states that she lived and cohabited with him till the middle of February last, when, at his own de- sire, for the sake of economy, she went to Europe tw reside, either in Great Britain (where she has relatives) or else on the continent; that she is now ving in Dresden, but has no means of support, e plaint! whieh he agreed. to do when she eft the United States. One child, a girl about two-and-a-half years ld, is the fruit of the union, and 1s now With her’ mother. ‘The petitioner’ further sets forth that she only ‘of the sult for divorce through a private letter froma friend, and that she has a very good defense, but has no means to employ yits signed by Maria M. Bostick Wheler. The afMflants both tiff gave his wife his sister-in-law in a Ine, and saw ee lh vce NCEE OEE Frvg THOUSAND FRADULENT LAND CERTIFICATES. The commissioner of the land office received to- dispatch from tne at Yi Dakota which stated tha tificates, ‘No Trovste Wira THE Wyomrne InpIANs.—Act- ing Commissioner E. “L. Stevens, of the Indian bureau, received to-day from U. 8. Indian Agent Hat charge i i i reward of the part of give tae Intormanentogeneh Latest Telegrams to The Star A Frighttul Cyclone, TERRIBLE DESTRUCTION OF LIPE AND PROPERTY. CHICAGO, May 10—A Parsons, Kansas, says a terrible cyclone over Neauimene mining settlement in ‘the Indian Territory, 02 Monday night, The destruction of life and a erty was terrible. Seven people were killed ou! Hight four fatally, eleven aangerousiy and thirty nine more or less hurt. Fifty-eight were totally demolished and thirty others badly wrecked, The cyclone cut a path through the timber Just as a scythe would mow through the grass. Thedam- age to the Osage Coal and Mining Company was very creat. The population of the settlement was only 800, ‘The suffering caused by the visitation ts very serious. Mound City, Mo., was also struck by a cyclone Monday evering,’and property was terribl Wrecked. ‘Trees were uprooted, fences prostra and crops nearly ruined. ‘The steeple of the Chris Uan church was blown away, Jacob McCann's house Was carried fifteen feet @rom its foundation and feartutly wrecked; and other shops and houses twisted and moved of unroofed. The storm Wa the worst that has ever visited this section of country. —_—. Fire in Canada. Rivetow, Ont., May 10.--A fire broke out tn Bradshaw's furniture store this morning, and be- fore tt could be checked twenty places of business were destroyed, Including the E: 8 and Post oMice, Molson’s bank and Elliot & Baker's bank, ‘The loss 1s $100,000. —— Crucity to Animals. Boston, May 10.—Reports have been made to tho Society for the prevention of cruelty of animals of this state of great abuses in bringing cattle to this city by the railroad lines. A lange number of dead animals are taken from the overcrowded cars, and the quality of the meat ts also greatly deteriorated by overcrowding and abuse of stock. A $25,000 Swindle. Faut, Rrver, Mass., May 10.—Messrs, Kidder, Peabody & Co., of Boston, are said to have been Swindied out of $25,000 by the Columbus (Miss) firm of Green & Co., the cotton buyers who de frauded the Fall River mills. KIDDER, PRAROPY & CO. Bostox, May 10.—Kidder, Peabody & Co. state that all cotton drafts on them from Fali River went through all right, and that they have not lost a cent on account of them. —————— The New York Suit against the Lous jsinna Lottery Co. ‘New York, May 10.—A. Orlando Jackson brought, Suit In the'supreme court against the Louisiana State Lottery Co., alleging that he had expended Within the past four years $89,000 In the purchase of lottery tickets, and in which the plaintiff! sues. to recover $178,000, or double the amount invested, under the provision of the statute against lot- terles, A motion was made a few days ago to set aside the summons and complaint, on the ground Of frregularity, and to-day a decision was given denying the motion upon the plaintiff amending the summons. es The Markets. May 10.—Vinginia Gs, console, 66; 10. past due coupons, 64; do. BALTIMORE, at patent, 8.75, + wortern higher and ; do, amber, 1 No. 2 western ‘wit 6 Aust, 1.214 Corn, southern quiet and A routings me, AA dn pedo, HE; weet, tla Hit waked: May, 81 hasi%—: dune 82 bid. duly bid: August, Stig bid. Oats dull southern, 6) at2, weste white, Gla62: do. mixed, 59a Penn- sylvania, 60a62. Rye di ‘95al.00. quiet — Prime t0 choice Penieyivanta ‘and Maryland, 16,00 H 0. Provisions mess as. 19.75. cunt, iv aiden poded: SS theats—shoulders at X Bacon—shoulders, 94; clear rib ‘widos, 12% Lard—refined, 124. Butter’ firm: western packed, 15330: roll, 15023. "Rugs firm, 17. Petroleum nomingl—refined,” T's. Coffes quiet lo cargoes, ordinary to fair, adi. Sugar’ ptoady — Aton, ej, conper, refined “quiet, Ts. Winky firm, 1:23. “Freighta to Liverpool per steamer dull corn, $-Ieaayd.; ous, te. inally 2d, Recespts—fiour, 2,0 Pre tis ‘buchen ve, 275 “uni 2 bushel NEW YORK, May 10.—Stocks fairly active and irrexular, | Money, 3%. Exchange—lons, 487; short, 489%. “State bonds esses mixed, which are lower. ONEW YORK, Say ioe Whent opened’ Mga), oeut higher: eubmoquently Tonk most of advance. Corn quiet and iat cent better. Pork strong, 18.60019.00, "Lard steady, 11.65. LONDON, May 10,” 12:30" p. or money, 101' 15-16: for the account, 10: U. 8. Pouds’ extended. $104. Atlantic and Great Western first thortsave trustees’ certificat 3 e eeconda, 90. ‘New York. Central, Tllinoix’ Central, 139. Reading, 294. Ontario 11%. Hams, 1al5%. ; corn, Scrvs my Equiry.—Susan Fitzgerald has fled @ Dill in equity against Andrew Jackson to obtain a rel quit claim of lots 14 and 15, subdivision of square 23....A bill in equity has been fled by Francis W. Eaton guardian of the children of the late Daniel Eaton, asking permission to dia tin lot 4, block 7, of Hall ands Vans’ subdivision of Meridian Hill, Alexandrin Affairs, Reported for Tax Evextne Stan. Crry_Covnei.—The city councils held thetr regular meeting last night, and were in session much longer than usual, ‘The committee on streets, reported that the cost of repairs to the Long whs would be $1,344.44, or over $1,600 If oak Umber is used. Union street was ordered to be repaved from Wolfe to Princess street, over half a mile, the whole cost belug estimated lit $3,000, which 43 equally to be divided between the Midland come pany and the city. An order for the filling of sunken lot on Royal street and Princess was To. ferred. Policeman Lawler was allowed pay for 25 days whil An adverse report on reduction tax on Englehard’s ice house was adopted. FP, Stuernagel was allowed to build a frame annex In the rear of his restaurant on Royal street. J. K. D. Smoot was allowed to board up a shed in order to make a lime house within fire limits. An act authorizing the use of three feet on King street for display of goods was referred. An application of J. A. Seaton for tax reduction was referred. RAILROAD AccIpENT.—One of the rails upon the Manassas branch of the Midland road, near Rece tortown, misplaced itself yes , and an-engine and tender were thrown down an embankment and somewhat wrecked. It was reported list night that Engineer Nicholson and Fireman Coleman had been injured, but the report proved without foundation. The wrecking train Went out last night and Cleared the track. ‘we CiTY COUNCILS AND THE PreLic Scroors.— The estimates of the school board for the public school service were presented to the city council last night, The whole amourt required was estl- mated at $15,600, of hich $5,200 Is expected from the state, leaving the amount to be provided by the city at $10,400. The council referred the esti- Mates as usual, to the fi committee, but In the aldermen considerable debate took plave, and at first the estimate was ordered to be sent back to the school board in order that the call upon the city might be reduced to $7,200, wisich was the aj propriation last year. Counell non-concurred in this, and the aldermen receded and agreed to reer the estimates to the finance comuattter, A New Derantcre.—The oft-discussed subject of inducing the Alexandria & Washington railroad to return to St. Asaph street, whence Its tracks ‘were expelled by the city counclis some years ago, has now taken Shape, and last night the mayor, corporation attorney and Col. L. W. Reed were pointed a cominittee to confer with the officials of the railroad on the subject. This is a new do parture of the authorities, ee ‘The Dablin Assassinations, REPORTED CLUES TO THE ASSASSINS—MORE ARRESTS OF SUSPECTED PERSONS. Alarge number of arrests have been made of persons suspected of being concerned in the assas- sination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr. Burke, in Ireland, but without definite result. An important arrest has been made at Taum of aman who ts believed to be the carman who drove the stieliteis The government will offer a reward of £10,000 for information given within three months which will Jead to the conviction of the murderers, and @ Protection of etal tile ‘Quetn's dominions i 8 g ‘THE BUCCESSORS TO THE George Oto Trevelyan, i A | Fe Es