Evening Star Newspaper, May 22, 1882, Page 1

ANNs _—_——_________.__. THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Forthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. Tre Evrxrec Stan ie served to subscribers tn the by on their own account, st 10 cents per Week, or 44 cents per mouth. Cojes at the counter, 2 cents each. By mal ponte oe |—60 cents » month, ‘ue year, $6, tix mon! {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., | Becond-clase mail matter.] \— published Fri s ae rte) Rosters prepa! Six months, $1; 10 copi Copies for $20. Ol "27 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; Vie ‘fc paper sent loner than is paid for. ‘Rates of advertising made known on application. The Coen 59—N® 9,086. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 22, 1882. AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. TPHEATER COMIQUE MATINEE TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SAT- URDAYS. MONDAY, MAY 22. the Greatest Team of Specialty Artists on the stage to- rs MESSRS. WHEATESY AND TRAYNOR. MISS LILLIE HALL and her Brilhant Troupe of Handsome Burlesque Ar- tists: Miss Doily Davenport, Mise Belle Wilmore, Miss Renrietia Curbett, Miss Daixy Sheldon, Miss Magwie JAB Gant, Mice Adah Moore, Mine Faunie Hernard, jin ee Miss ¥ Val , Miss Eva Em- Me Daisy Sheld lon, MON AY, M MULDOON'S' PICS gt FoRw’s OveRa Hous MONDAY EVENING, MAY 297TH. Mrs. ADELINE DUV. MATIC E ‘ls. ARE and other Plays, in 1 and under efficient manage- Arsisted by SCENES FROM SHAKSP! Character, well 1 iment of vs e ony, 2e. seats w thout extra flix’ Music store. NATIONAL THEATER. EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK. WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MANAGER JOHN D. MISHLER Calls special attention to the appearance of the wanderful EQUINE PARADOX, OR BARTHOLOMEW'S 16 EDUCATED HORSES. 16 ‘The most marvelous exhibition of Animal intelligence ever brought before the public. YrHING BUT TALK, for reasoning that allies them to the human race. Five mouthsin New York to thous- ands of admiring spectators. ‘Three weeks recently in Philadelphia to immense andiences. Special Prices. 25, 35. 50. Reserved seats at National ‘Theater for all performances. m20-7t WASHINGTON SCHUETZEN PARK. GRAND MAY FESTIVAL of WASHINGTON SCHUEIZEN VEREIN, ONDAY, MAY 22, 1382. PRIZE BOWLING, , PRIZE SHOOTING, CONCERT AND DANCING. ILLUMINATION AND FIREWORKS. Admission’ eae. 35 centa. m2-2t 3 A 2D, At 925 7th street northwest, between Massachusetts ave- | by Clarke Mill @ and I street. tu His. 1e ofBuddha™ and ‘The Seven Gods of Felicity,” fro famous paintines ‘ht from Budduist Temples in Japan, will be on exhibition. Lunch and refresh- genta every day aud Come and see the Gar- den of Eden. Adm: ts. m20-6¢" IGHT ENTERTAINMENTS le ‘hted since the opening. uet Ministers anc their families, as well as ators, Members, Banke Merchants, Edi- ernment Officials |e Officers Of the ad Navy end their femilies. Unanimous verdict Hee select; garden beautiful; enter‘ain- oe Ges D MAY FESTIVAL WASHINGTON BUTCHERS BENEVOLENT ASSO- AtJuenemann’s Pleasure Garden, On TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1882. Naluable prizes wilt be ‘awarded ‘for, shooting and cand dancing. Tickets 25 cts. m20-3t TRAWBERRY FESTIVAL At Mount Vernon Place Church, corner 9th and K utreets northwest,” TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVE- MAY 23, 24 and 25, Admission, 10 cents. m20-5t nsical Circle, senisted by the best Professional and Amateur Taient of the city. ‘at the E Street Bal t Church, TUESDA’ EVENT ay J “i S Teckets, 35 coats. m20-2¢ Foes overs Hows A GLORIOUS FINALE. TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 23, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT OF JOS. S. SESSFORD. On this cecasion the Etuinent Comedian, C. B. BISHOP, ‘Wi appear as MAJOR WELLINGTON DE BOOTS, InJ. Sterling Coyne’s Delizhtful Comedy of EVERYBODY'S FRIEND. Seats can now be had at the box office, Ellis’ Music Store and Drew's Drug Store. mis ME. SPLENDID EXHTBE ‘ROM LIVI ‘TION OF WORKS + BELGIUM ARTISTS, Ist, from 9a. m. to6 p. in Philadelphia, Acaden rect, hear New York cus, tion. . mi-26t Jo. 626; ON EXHIBITION so. 26 E AND SALE AT E Street. MAEKEITER'S, Street No. 626 E street northwest, one door from 7th street, Choice Of Paintings, Enzravings, Chromo, ete. ; also Large snd Choice Stock of Paperhan, Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Ii Markriter’s, Terms Cash. Art _PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, é&e = PAVILION. — ary SEASON OF 1882. ‘This Delightful Resort will Reopen MONDAY, MAY 29. BELECT FAMILY EXCURSION TUESDAY, MAY 30, @ecoration Day.) ¥P- The Palace Steamer EXCELSIOR will leave 7th t wharf at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily, except Sundaye. Round-Trip Tickets, 80 cents. mise ECORATION DAY! EXCURSION TO JACKSON GROVE, desire to cpend.s picesant holtday tn the mi pleasant in should avail themselves of this opportunity. eect Exccuston, To LURAY CAVE, DECORATION DAY, MAY 30ru. ‘Train leaves B. & P. Depot at 8:30a.m. Leave the Cave at 5 p.m. ‘Tickets for sale at Ebbitt House drug store and Free's book store and at the train. m20-6t HH: FOR GREAT FALLS!! eeogy, AN FALLS AND MOUNT VERNON SPRINGS. STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON, heen thoroughly overhanied and newly fur- Far roun! bs "ea Sprioas, vine returaius A MEETING OF THE FIRST 00-OPERA- J ASSOCIATION OF ‘e:d at Forrest Hall, TUES- 8p. m., for subscription to stock and ‘The stock is limited 3 m22-2t T GEORGETOWN, will be Do net delay ibseriptic 1 Our sul ion. to.2,000 shares. and it is « boom te .2, SONNENSCHMIDT HAS REMOVED © his offics and residence to No. 608 13th street cS OFFICE GEORGETOWN GASLIGHT COM- = "ANY, May 20, 1882. Stockholders of this Company, for ‘will be held at thia 832. will be opened. G. W. CROPLEY, Secretary. ANNUAL MEETING Oak Hill Com) the office of, yan} the: 2 MONDAY, June 5, 1892, at 6 p. m., for the of electing = Board of to rear. a. m. and close at 1 m20-2W NOTICE. —THE ‘Lot Holders o: UILDING ASSOCIATION ON CaP- TOL HILL !—A Building Association will be opranized under the auspices of the members of the German-Ame1 ssociation, No. sone ‘to partic . n.Ww.; Loni rath jerbuchen, cor. 8th UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE LEGATION OF GUATE! located in Koom 27, Corcoran Buik street and Penusylyani tions may be directed. = PARTIES BUILDING OR MAKING OTHER improvements are invited to URNACES, LATROB! PLACES, EB @ THE OFFICE MALA wil! be corner of 15th ia avenue, to which communica- mi9- of RANGES, F' Back Fik FIXTURES, &e. We ki and are prepared -LUMBING, Range EDWARD CAVE! 1425 New York avenue. ods, d to make I make low JOBBING in Pi and solic CC JAMES R. HAR orth ist received 2 full assortmeat of REFRIGERATORS and WATER COOLERS, which I offer to the public at ced rates. Plumbing and Gas-fitting, Furnaces, Ranges, Tin- Estimates furnished for new work. = GLEN FLORA AND BETHESDA WATERS FRESH FROM THE SPRING. 406 14th etreet n W. C. MILBURN, Pranmactse, 1429 Pennsylvania avenue. (ep SAMUEL KEEy goons, 930 7th etreet ch and Scotch Ginzhams, just and Rhadames, extra good values. (ee SANFL 5. SHED PLUMBING, FURNACES. RANG! MANTELS AND GAS FIXT! Jobbing in all of the above Branches. §P-Estruates Fornisnep ror New Work. {8 [Ce STEAM COOKERS. GAS STOVES AND RUBBER HOSE. Call and examine at 531 15th street. E. F. BROOKS, Fren qualities at low Silks, Satins, 9rH StReer NonTuwesr. DE. R. B. DONALDSON, ‘Has removed his office to 1309 F StReEr NorTawest _m?22-2m* COMPLAINT.—CORNER 5ri ort’ Dee. 31, 1881. Gentlemen: ith “Liver Complaint and Dyspeysia from his youth. After taking two bottles of Brown's Iron Bitters feels that ne can recon for tueir beneficial A. Brown’s [ron Bitters cures enriches the bl ATTORNEYS. EDW. H. THOMAS. HALL & THOMAS ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, 916 F street northwest. RALD, EY-AT-LAW, 60, Corcoran Building, Practices in all the Courts. At at Rooms 6 ands Guaton Lav’ ‘Building, 472 Louisiana R. moe PEEETOREEY -AT-LAW, Y 342 D STREET, [ESTABLISHED 1848.) FAES®¥ KILLaw co, Manufacturers of FAMILY CARRIAGES, Of the Highest Grade, expressly for City Use. ELEGANT IN STYLE AND FINISH. Warranted in Every Particular. SPECIALTIES : LANDAUS, LANDAULETS, COACHES, COUPES, BROUGHAMS. No finer Carriages are made in this country. From 4010 20 per cent saved by ordering direct from the 47 CHESTNUT STREET, NEW HAVEN, CONN. U2 ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. M. F. EISEMAN, THE POPULAR CLOTHIER, 421 SeveNTH STREET N. W., Offers for the coming hot weather SERGE SUITS, shades, only MEN'S ALL-WOOL BLUE CHEVIOT SUITS, ONLY ‘These traordinary bargains account of the very Vackwasdneas of he venous MooomE EISEMAN, 421 Savents Srreer N. W. F[4*"4ed & HUTCHINSON, 317 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, BRANCH CORNER EIGHTEENTH AND P STREETS, DUPUNT CIRCLE. MANTELS, &o. Jobbing in all these lines. GPRING DRESS GOODS. "Ve are all pricing s fails an all widths and q ‘all eraden; Damask. Tabic ‘Hosiery in Silk, sot PENNSILY, Fre FURNITURE STORAGE, CHACE’S, CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. ‘The Senate To-day. Mr. Brown presented resolutions of the Georgia legislature asking for approriations in aid of edu- cation in the states. « Mr. Gorhafa introduced a Dill ta hare $100,000 for a public building at Annapolis, Md. The calendar was roceedéd with, and the Senate Dill to secure the safe keeping of money paid into court was ut the deposit of all moneys paid into any court of the United States in a pending cause with the treasurer, an assistant treasurer, or a designated depositary of the United and, ion and sureties for the safe keeping of the money, and for judgment, with damages, upon failure to make meat ‘The House bill increasing the pension of Col. D. C, Thomas $20 per month fn excess of the rate now allowed by law for officers of his grade was op- posed by Mr. Platt, chairman of the pension com- mittee, as establishing a precedent for a general increase. The bill, after discussion, was postponed indefinitely—yeas, 26; nays, 19—the affirmative v with one or two exceptions, belng given by the democratic side. ‘The Senate bill to provide for the payment of the claim of Joseph R. Shannon for a steamboat im- pressed into the union service by Gen. Butler at lew Orleans, in 1862, and destroyed by the con- federates while in that service, was passed. MARTIAL LAW IN ALASKA. Mr. Miller introduced a joint resolution to au. thorize the President to aeclare martial law in the territory of Alaska. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. The Geneva award bill came up as unfinished business soon after 2 o'clock, and Mr. Hoar ad- dressed the Senate on the subject. Nominations To-day. The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Leland ©. Bacon, of New York, to be consul of United States at Samana. Louls Dupont Syle, of Pennsylvania, to be con- sul of U, 8. at Funchal. John W. Stone, of Michigan, to be attorney gen- eral of the United States for western district of Michigan. Postmasters—Joshua J. Mallett, at West Ches- ter, N.Y.; John Heames, at Medford, Mass.; Fred. Rosecrans, at Tecumseh, Mich. MHlouse of Representatives. Ou motion of Mr. Robeson, (N.J.,) from commit- tee on rules, a resolution was adopted providing for evening sessions on every Tuesday and Thurs- day. THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST. Mr. Calkins, chairman of committee on elec- tons, called up, as a privileged question, the con- tested election case of Mackey vs. Dibble. Mr. Randall inquired whether the Speaxer Tecognized that as a privileged question which would interfere with the call of states, and pon Fecelving an affirmative answer, moved that when the House adjourns to-day it be to meet on Wednesday next, stating that as the present struggle might be a protracted one, it might be well for the House to take a rest. Mr. Calkins made the point of order that that motion involved a change of the rules and must Ue over for one day; but the point was overruled by the Speaker, Mr. Randall desired to state his reasons for ask- ing the motion, but Mr. Calkins objected. he motion was lost—yeas, 82; nays, 112. ‘There were thirty pens announced on the vote, but when necessary to make & quoram, all the re- publicans present and paired will vote, having re- served to themselves that right. Mr. Randall then raised the question of consid- eration against the election case. ‘The vote resulted yeas 118, nays 2 (Mr. Neal, of Onio, and Mr. Cox, of New York), no quorum. Mr. Calkins suggested that the discussion pro- ceed to-day and no vote be taken until to-morrow, Mr. Randall made the counter suggestion that the House proceed to the special order of business —bills reported trom the committee on the Dis- triet of Columbia. Suzgestions were declined, and, after leave of abs Va. ; Deuster, is; Blanchard, of La.. and Valentine, of Neb. (the latter on’ account of {ll- ness in his family), a call of the House was ordere:l. ‘The call disclosed the presence of 223 members. The doors were th@n closed and the sergeant-at- arms directed to take the absent members into cu: tody. The District in Congress. Mr. Aldrich to-day introduced in the Senate a Dill to pay William Bowen, of the Distrtct, $3,749.80, balance claimed to be due him for abating certain nuisances under authority of the board of health. ‘The work consisted of filling certain lots to the grade of the strects surrounding them. Referred to District committ ee. On motionof Mr. Conger the Senate this after- noon ordered the testimony taken by the Potomac flats committee to be printed for the use of the committee. DISTRICT DAY AGAIN POSTPONED—ACTION OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. Owing to the election contest of Mackey vs. O’Connor-Dibble, second South Carolina district, coming up in the House to-day as unfinished busi. ness, the District of Columbia committee did not secure the floor. It was aerec, however, by the District committee to ask for Monday, June 12th next, to be set aside for District business. At to- day’s meeting the committee agreed to report a Joint resolution to extend the fish ‘season to June 15th. Also, to report a Dillto close alleys. The proposition for the appointment of wood inspec- tors Was passed over, the District Commissioners reporting against it. "No day has yet been assigned to hear the butchers against the abattoir bill, but the committee will accord an early hearing when- ever the butchers indicate they are ready. THE WATER SUPPLY BILL. Senator Harris concluded not to call up the water bill to-day as it would antagonize the Geneva award bill, which fs next on the calendar. The supporters of the latter bill expressed the opinion that it could be passed within a few uours—certainly not longer than one day—and they agreed to assist Mr. Harris in getting the water bill through if he would not antagonize their bill, Feeling assured that this would facilitate the passage of his bill Mr. Harris as- sented. Washington News and Gossip. a Government Receiprs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $953,910.64; customs, $773,173.52, ‘Tue PRESENT COUNSELLOR and architect of the German government of Cassel is nominated tor attaché to the German legation at Washington, and will arrive here June first. ‘A wew revenue steamer was launched at Wil- mington, Del, Saturday. It has not yet been named. Tue First Document to be mailed by the re- publican congressional campaign committee will be the speech on the tariff commission bill, de- livered in the House by Representative Updegraff, of Ohio. About half a million of these documents will be distributed. fay CANDIDATES FOR CADETSHIPs in the revenue marine service were examined physically at the ‘Treasury department to-day by the medical board from the marine hospital. The mental examina- ton will be conducted to-morrow before Captains Slicer, Gabrielson and Shepherd, of the revenue marine service. ‘Tne SecreTany oF WAR and Adjutant General Drum will attend the graduating exercises at West Point military academy, which take place the 1st june, PerRsonal.—Senator Hill, of Georgia, is still ina precarious condition at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Pert se ieegen Carlisle has accepted an invi- tation to dine with members of the Free Club, in New York, next Friday evéning.—Chlet Officer Hazen, who returned from his fort- night’s trip in the west on Saturday, is improved in health—Mre, Mary Ciemmer, who has been visiting in Boston for the past two weeks, will return to this city to-morrow.—Mr. A. Julien, a, latel ity of the Washi the Denver W nd ie Cathoun is in town, Stopping at i718 Ny mui ‘a at ‘street northwest, Mus. SrRacur’s CosTLY DRESAES—The Provi- is vi. same coffidence in Hale’s op! ‘was mi ‘the act of murder. GUITEAU'S APPEAL SET ASIDE. DECISION OF THE GOURT IN BANC ee JODGE COX SUBTAINED, AND <A NEW TRIAL DENIED. THE QUESTION OF ICTION, ETC., UNANIMOUSLY OF. ‘The Circuit Court room crowded this morn- Ing in expectation of the very of the opinion of the courtin the case of appeal of Charles J. Guiteau, convicted of the ation of Presi- dent Garfield, and sent t be hanged on the 30th of June next. The ‘was crowded with lawyers, and the space outgide the railing was filled up with visitors. Atsten minutes past 10 o'clock the Ji Macarthur, Hagner and James—took their seats @n the bench. Judge James had in his handa of manuscripts and a law book, ee The jom. After some business, such usually meets the court in the morning, had béen transacted, Judge James began the reading of the decision in the Guiteau case. After ing the undisputed facts of tite case, and the fag that the indictment ‘was founded on section Revised Statutes, providing the penalty of deagh for murder, the ar- gument for the defence, hq sald, questidned the Application of this statute } That part of section cited, was drawn from what was known as the first crimes act passed athe 2nd session of the First Congress, THE DISTRICT ON THE SAME @ AS OTHER FED- ERAL TER! RIES. ‘The constitution of the States had pro- vided that Congress Should fave power of exclu- sive legislation over the ict which became the seat of government. legislature in de- fining as an offence againstfhe United States had employed substantially the Janguage of the con- stitution conferring 1 of the law indicate am infention to provide, so far as murder was condérned, not only ‘for dockyards, &., but for District. where the seat of government was ‘ted. If it were ob- jected that the government; had at ‘such territory it would be also that it had no dockyards or magazines. If jt applied to forts and dockyards not then extt edly to this district. This vgry district of country ‘was accepted for the p' ment by an act passed eleven weeks later than the crimes act, so that have been contemplated. of the government it was natural that Congress should include the future s@at of government in the act. Apart from this there was no precedent for excluding a district 80 trom anact. legislat ‘The terms that time po it applied undoubt- of a seat of govern- ts acquirement must ‘view of the purpose Oonstituted 48 TO CONTINUANCE OF MARYLAND LAW HERE. Referring to the provision contemplating that, such Maryland law should continye in force bere under certain restrictions, he said. that law and the stat- ute were not ant. If t had pean of the fore of sect oo in th! been any 1s District tt doubt was removed bythe act of February 1871, providing a of government which provided that law, United States, not locally inapplicable, pbe in force here. ‘The usual construction as. here was that the later act superseded the early. The law of 1790 was therefore in fores; heye, and upon this conclusion rested an imj § question, as to ue murder could be held tphaye been commit- ted here. THE PLACE WHERE THE ML. BLOW I8 STRUCK ‘THE PLACE OF THE MURDER. The theory of the content of the defence was that murder could not held to have been committed ina designated plage unless both the blow was struck and death opcurred there. This depended on the common law definition of mur- der. Was it a rule of murder was not committed 4m a particular county, if the death occurred ip amother county? For a solution of this question, must turn to the higher authorities of the commos law and to the facts of history. He referred the preambie common law, that the act frequently quoted in this connec- of tion of Efward VL, providing that jurors in one county _coul take a nizance of a death im another county, nor of a blow in another county. The offence to be not provided for in this act was not a new offence, but the old offence of mumer. It was not inti- mated that the felony was Incomplete, but the ob- stacle lay in the fact that the jury Power to take cognizance of an act in another county. He quoted trom Jotm Long’s case, 50 years after the statute of Edwatd VI, in which held that the jury had eogmizance when the body ‘was brought back into the ¢ounty where the blow was struck, which showed not only that the ob- stacle lay in the limited powers of the jury, but that the murder was considered to have been com- mitted where the felonious blow was the same point the opinion elted 7th of Henry Vii, and other authorittes of the time. Whatever dif ficulty lay in the way of an indictment or trial lay in the inability of the jury to take notice of the fact. ad not the it was The statement made by. Sir Robert Brooke, recorder of London, threw light on the preamble of the act of Edward VI.. recbgnizing the power of the jury to find of their own knowledge. The wer to act on personal knowledge fixed the imitation ‘ot "the inquiry, and this it was that determined whether It tical to try felonies when a fatal blow was struck in one county and death ensued im another. It seemed clear that what was only a fact touching the power of Juries had been con- founded with a definition of murder. ‘The opinion quoted trom Hale was, that the more common opinion was theta murderer might be indicted in the county where the stroke was given. Chief Justice Abbott had treated Hale as much higher authorigy than the preamble of the act of Edward was prac- court thought it quite safe to have the anion of this question. t the common law had undergone ge. ‘The opinion cited the recent English case of Jas. Hargrave, indicted for manslaughter, in which Mr. Justice Patterson held that the giving of the blow which caused death constituted the felony. The limitations of cognizance regarding. the jury had no «pplication to e jurjes provided tor by the laws of the United Stat anachronisms were adopted by the laws of the United States, The victi and all its survivals had never been known to the laws of the United ‘No such traditions or might be drawn from any place in States. A ju the district uaa could, hear whatever was lavrul to prove; it was joined to the court ana occupied the same ground as the court. THE COMMON LAW. The court had given careful attention to the common law. If there were any doubt as to how Congress intended to use thé term murder, then they held that the murder was committed here, in view of the rule that the murder was held by the common law to have been committed where the biow was struck. Referring to uestion from the stand Ww. of its own, nor tion. It there thing a8 a common. determine what murder was woul lain and sufficient. ture undertook to provide for junishment of & crime it could be assumed protection was intended to be complete, ordinary and Teasonable meant ing guch a construc- IN THE PRISONER’S CELL. eet Ee See 8 HOW GUITEAU RECEIVED THE NEWS. pS Saas He Shows No Fear o: His Faith in Coming Out All Right— Mr. Reed Declines to Talk About His Future Course. —_——.—__ After the decision had been announced, Mn Charles H. Reed, in company with a Star reporter, rove tothe jail to see the prisoner. As the car- riage rolled along under the spreading branches of ‘the trees along Pennsylvania avenue east, MR. REED SAID: “The gist of the decision just rendered by the court Is to the effect that the murder Is committed in the place where the blow is struck, and it is based entirely on common law, and no statute was cited to remedy the defects of the law. Iam glad of that, as it relieves me of an embarrassment in of the action which I now in Wi intended that the offence could not be completed for instance, in the dock ere the blow might nave ras the duty and probable turnial laces named complete protection against the of- Where a murder was committed at plied to it, if the fatal blow was designated in the stat- the, Provision of the unless the victim intention of the Nervonsness— was not admissible to make out a casus omissus by theory. The amendment limiting the place of trial did not limit the powers of the government. ‘The legislature was instructed by the constitution that murder was committed in the district where the blow was struck. THE CRIMINAL COURT HAD JURISDICTION. The court held, therefore, that the Criminal Court had jurisdiction in the case. GUITEAU’S ABILITY TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN RIGHT Referring to the exceptions taken to expert and non-expert testimony regarding thé ability of the accused to distinguish between right and wrong he safd the capacity of the accused to make such distinction was what the law required to beknown in determining the question of insanity. The opiniorf after reviewing these exceptions briefly In reference to o expert testimony the court held mony given in the form of opinion was not an in- vasion of the jury box. MRS. DUNMIRE’S TESTIMONY PROPERLY ADMITTED. In reference to the exception of Mrs. Dunmire’s testimony, the court held that the exhibition of sanity or insanity was not a communication be- tween husband and wife at all in the sense of the law, which protected certain communications as confidential, any more than the color of the ha!r, r other physical characteristic. The rule w could not be applied to that which the husband exhibited to the rest of the world as well as to his wife. Sanity or insanity which are not of choice, and the exhibition of it voluntary confidence, nor did it involve the secret or confidential relations of married life, It was dificult to see, in any view of the subject, how the witness’ deniai that sue had seen any indications of insanity could be consid- ered as revealing any confidences. ‘The court was 6f opinion that no error had been committed in ad- mitting this evidence. TESTIMONY AS TO IMMORAL ACTS OF THE ACCUSED. The court, after briefly reviewing them, also held that no error had been committed in admit- ting testimony regarding the so-called immoral acts of the accused. JUDGE COX SUSTAINED. As to the exceptions to Judge Cox’s rulings the opinion was that the court was right in holding ag noevidence to the contrary was introduced, that the affirmative should be held, the power of choosing between right The exception to the sentence was next con- ing held by the defence that error was committed ih notfixing the day of the execution within 30 days after the end of the next term of the court. The court hold that the act involved had reference to the next term of the Criminal Court and not to the General Term. ‘There were other exceptions, Judge James said, which had ngth, and were found to me. higher tribunal that can re- View the decision, is there!” asked the re a. ingenious you how wha t the action will be. But you will know when it is done, and thal FC it will be this week Afraid that the publication will vitiate ot at all. ‘That is not the reason. But I don’t want the matter talked about before itis undertaken,” was the reply. AT THE JAIL—A HINT AT HABEAS CORPUS PRO- ‘that the testi- On reaching the jail and ringing the bell the visitors were admitted. The office was empty, and the guard on duty said that they had received no information of the decision of the court. He said that Guiteau was eating his dinner and was enjoying his usual healt Capt. Russ Mr. Reed inquired whether the mar- shal had any jurisdiction over the Jail and was informed that the warden had exclusive control. He said that he wanted to know in order to take certain action in the future. He also asked where the papers of commitment were kept, and who had authority to make copies. HE NEVER TOLD A LIB. Several visitors arrived. One was a resident, Who escorted a young tady from Baltimore. He asked If there was any one to hold his horse, and said jokingly, “ You might let Charles doit.” One Well, if he said that he would there would be any danger in letting him out, Inever knew him t tell a lie.” “ Neither did 1,” echoed Mr. Ri GUITEAU RECEIVES THE BAD NEWS COOLY. Presently the visitors were admitted to the cell Occupied by Guiteau. He had just arisen from his dinner, which consisted of the usual prison fare, and had eaten heartily, He was dressed with his usual care and looked well. He had not heard from the court, but received Mr. Reed with a smile, and to that gentleman's morntt ed how he felt, anc Then Mr. Reed said are conditions While waiting for Was neither a matter of ju, my friend?’ said “First rate.” have just come from the Court in Banc, which has affirmed your sentence of conviction. * “On what ground 2” asked the prisoner, c: . “They sustain the right of jurisdiction on the e reply, “and they did Not profess to find any statute which supplied the defects in that law.” “ What do you think of it?” asked Gulteau, in a “T am glad that they put it on that ground, and not on any statute. They did not find any statute or law which I had not found.” “I knew Uhat you would find all the law that there was,” said Guiteau, Mr. Reed then held a brief whispered conversa- tion with Guiteau, in which he explained what Steps he proposed to take. The prisoner listened attentively, made a brief response, and showed from his fave that ti he was ing him that he would be downin the morning, Mr. Keed left. been. considered ‘at lei involve no error on the part’of the court. Judge James finished reading the opinion at 11:30.a.m., and remarked that there were some questions which he had found inconvenient. to combine with the opinion hehad read and which Judge Hagner would present. Views Presented by Judge Hagner. Judge Hagner then referred to the Marylan law, limiting the power to try to the county where afelony was committed, which was, he held, in strict analogy and sympathy with the Constitu- tion of the United States, Under the Maryland law he held that had a blow been struck in this District when it was part of Prince George county, Md., and the victim died in Mon! the offender could have been there was doubt of the applicability of the ted States statute, common law,” was th rectly satisfied. After GUITEAU’S PAITH IN HIS DESTINY. During the entire interview Guiteau did not be- tray the slightest fear or nervousness, and, as Mr. Reed said when he came out, Guiteau was not as much affected by the decision as he was. Mr. Reed says that he has perfect faith that he is com- ing out all right in the end. THE DEATH WATCH. There will be no change in the care of the pris- oner in consequence of this decision. Ever since he was sentenced the death watch has been main- tained and the only change now probable will be that there will be fewer visitors admi him. But even this is not settled, and it lies within the discretion of the warden. "In the morn- ing Mr. Reed will go to the jail in company with a notary and have Guiteau sign a number of papers, will be used in the next step in the case, Guiteau’s Body, A DENIAL BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CORKHILIL District Attorney Corkhill sald to a Stax reporter to-day, in reference to published statements that he had decided to have an autopsy made upon Gui- teau after the hanging te determine his insanity, that he had never made such a remark. ressed any doubts as to his insanity,” sald “My connection with the trial is over. I have nothing further to do with ‘the man, either as to the hanging or as to the dis- position of the body.” “ Will not such an examination be made in the interest of medical science?” “ That fs another thing. If such an examination 4s made, it will be without any reference to the question of determining his sanity. Some eminent Medical men have written to me such a course should be taken, and I have made ts that I have no control over Guiteau alive or dead. Ihave never made a suggestion that he should be made the subject of an autopsy.” ‘The Counterfeit $1,000 Bonds, SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE IN THE CASE OF DOYLE— ARREST OF CHARLES SMITH IN BROOKLYN, ETC, The suspension of sentence in the case of Doyle, recently convicted of counterfeiting, in Chicago, was ordered by the Attorney General after a long consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury upon the subject. The Attorney General states that the action was taken not for the purpose of e, but for the benefit of the pub- seen hereafter. be learned as to the then under the M: which would remain there could be no doubt of the jurisdiction of the court. In reference to the case of Rolla, quoted by in which it was claimed, w journal, that Judge Cra’ ae Loneengas Papers, which did not warrant such decision was ren- The indictment did not set out by the law reporter. Jud; Hagner said it seemed amazing if the law was 80 at variance with common sense as it had the court had se- the conclusion that an: dered by Judge Crawfor in a theater, and President Lincoln was to a house across the street, where he died. It might as well have been in another jurisdiction. Everybody knows that that man committed mur- He certainly did not commit it in the house he had never entered. across the street, which Suppose those who pursued that man had killed him. ‘Then if the murder was not committed till President Lincoln died, then a man who was dead a crime after he was dead. A New Trial Denied and the Judgment Below Affirmed. When Judge Hagner finished, Judge Cartter said: “The opintons that have been uttered are the unanimous opinions of the court. Therefore, a new trial shall be dented, and the judgment of the court below is affirmed.” ‘The court immediately adjourned till to-morrow would have committ ——__—-e-_____ The Star Route Cases. GEN. BRADY GIVES BAIL IN $20,000. This morning, in the Criminal Court, Judge Wyie, T. J. Brady (who was on Saturday in dicted with J. W. Dorsey, 8. W. Dorsey and others for conspiracy to defraud the government in the ) appeared with his coun- Jeremiah Wilson and Enoch Totten. stated that Gen. Brady was in court, and asked that the amount ed the bail at the same as in the former case, and id, who was on the original bot qualified as surety—the marshal first making his return on the bench warrant. ae District Government Affairs. The Commissioners to-day made an order that the office hours of the inspector of fixed at from 9 o'clock a.m. unttl 1 0% Rev. J. G. Butler, pastor of Memorial church, in to the District Commissioners, Sunday newspapers. them to issue an oraer star route mail busine a conimunication Bn the Lone day, Sipe prohibiting it. BIDS FOR STREET WORK Bids were opened to-day before the District Com- missioners for grading and regulating South Capl- tol street, from M street to the river, the work con- cluding the hat oe curb, cobble fe pavement on 16th, from N to R streets north’ and a | wo 4 ppc northwest. grant ck pavements on streets northeast; 8d, from C from 2q to 8d northwest; 1st, from avenue to H street north I streets northwest; 19th, from’ M to N ‘Ivania avenue to K m M to N streets north- juantities of work THE OPENED TO-DAY. as will be ‘losures made by bim. Se ‘The General C. M. E. Conference. PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY—CLOSING BUBINESS. At the General Conference C. M. E. Church, at Israel church to-day, Bishop Miles presiding, after considerable routine business had been disposed of, several of the committees were discharged, in 1s not known, st to D southeast; C, ‘hope to save him west; ist, from Defrees to streets ian | last. ‘The bids for tol street, and nal tion. The act designated fm this section (6,339) Was murder, and the legiglatye must be under- to provide for all acts. 6 nature com- ‘wichin, laces | The mitted the designated. question was whether it ‘was 60 COMMmIttE. in the contem- plation of this statute, and-not whether it was so committed in the cont ot law. The plain and sei that the act included all acts tied iar seuduis ppnstruction was the of murder. which came within the act of the offender gnurder then that act wurder, ', and the commits there THE DEFINITION OF MURDER. “We are aware,” said Judge James, “that a very learned judge of the States, whose ruling view of the intended adjournment to-day. A reao- paeohiace ands to pay the of Israel cht ‘The conference also. assume of the A.M. E, and Rev. Jos. ‘M. E. Church, were introduced. ‘school committee made a lengthy 2 ti A BB) It also recommended Feele by i Telegrams to ‘The Star, THE PRESIDENTS LIFE + THREATENBRY. IMPERIAL FEAR OF THE NIHILISTSs, ee THE CZAR'S CORONATION POSTPONED. —_—__ CARDINAL McCABE THREATENED.. eee 1d World News by Cable. CARDINAL M'CABE THREATENED. Dveiix, May 2—Cardinal McCabe has recet a number of Usreatening letters. He ts gu by police. PRUSSIA AND THE VATICAN. Lowpox, May 22—A dispatch to the News from Berlin states that the negotiations between Prussia and the Vatican have advanced rapidly during the last few days. ‘There ts every > ot @ Ralistactory settlement by the middie of June. Prince Bismarck 1s still a great invalid, but he ie determined to attend the second reading of the tobocco monopoly bill in the Reichstag it he ham to be carried to the house. END OF THE CRIVOSCIAN REVOLT. CRrTINJe, May 22 —The Crivoscians being destise ute of all means of carrying on the revolt, have = the poe frontier and ——— ir arms tothe Montenegrin troo y were then interned. ‘The revolt is thus ended. DIED YESTERDAY. Loxpox, May 22 —Meledy, “ one of the persons shot in the collision between the police and citigyns at Ballina on May 5, during the Tejoicings over the release of the suspects, died yesterday. THE ST. GOTHARD RAILWAY OPENING. snvited to attend. the opening Of the St Guan nv tend the openi: Go Tailway have arrived here. THR EGYPTIAN QUESTION. In the house of commons this afternoon Sit Charles Dilke, under foreign secretary, replying to a question, sald the government is still conndent {hat an agreement in regard to Egypt will prove effectual MR. GLADSTONE ON THE REPRESSION BILI. Mr. Gladstone, replying to Mr. Patrick carn, member for county Kilkenny, stated that he seen the resolution of the Irish judges against the Suppression of trial by jury, but he was bound t Say that the government had carefully considered the matter before the resolution was framed, and that the repression bill contains their deliberate conclusions. MR. PARNELL NOT ABOUT TO RESIGN. DUBLIN, May 22—The Freeman's Journal denies that Mr. Parnell ts about to resign hits seat in the house of commons. A CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE CZAR AND HIS ROYAL GUESTS. Berrian, May 22—The Berliner Tagedlatt states ‘what the German embassy at St. Petersburg has been warned that the German Crown Prince Frederick William will run great danger If he attends the coronation of the Czar at Moscow, as there ts a deep, undiscovered conspiracy against the Czar and his guests. THE CZAR'S CORONATION NOT TO TAI . PLACE THIS Rai Loxpox, May 22—A dispatch to the Central News from Tisit states that at a counctl of the Russian rial family at the Peterhof palace, 1t was decided, because of the recetpt of alarming Ine formation touching the projects of the ntti to defer the coronation of the czar for a year, RESIGNED. Lonpox, May 22.—Sir John Holker has resigned his position as lord justice of the high court of appeal, on account of {ll health. RUSSIAN HEBREWS BURNED OUT. St. PETERSRURG, May 22—The fire in the Jewisl juarter of Koons destroyed 105 houses. Tho p sosbd ts 600,000 roubles. MORE MEN-OF-WAR IN ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, May 22—Two more British og and two Greek men-of-war have ved, ere. FIRE IS CALCUTTA. Catcurta, May 22—A number of small dwelle ings here, covering three acres of ground and 00- cupied by natives were destroyed by fire on Friday —_—__— An Alleged Dubi Avsnssin, HE 18 ARRESTED IN PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA, May 22.—The steamer British King arrived here from Liverpool to-day, and was boarded by detectives, who arrested James Finne- gan on suspicion of Being implicated in the assase sination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Under Secretary Burke, He on at Lit ol, and it ig said was seen washing some clothes on which there were red stains. An investigation is now going on before the British consul. Strike of Boller r Junkers for Increased ‘New Yorx, May seat the boiler makers em= ployed in this city, Brooklyn and Greenpoint, who are members of the boiler makers’ union, made @ formal demand on their employers this for an Increase of ten per cent in thelr wages. Al though the basses were of the demand to be made, they declined, with a few exceptions, to it the increase until the employes had been eard from. The men at once quit work, and were followed by non-union men. held’a meeting to-day, and the showed that the bosses were One by one giving in. John J. Kearney no- tified his men on Saturday that he would grant the increase, and they did not strike. Murphy © McCurdy and Hauser Bros gave in to-day. as did Higgins, of New York, and Cramp & O'Neill, of Brooklyn. Rivetters have been receiving #2.00a day and fitters up $3.25. ‘The Peruvian at Father Point. Faruer Port, Qvuesec, May 22—The disabled vian has reached here steamship Peru in tow of the A an +. Smith, the Counterfeiter, Arraigned im New Vork. ‘New Yor, May 22 —Charies H. Smith, who was indicted by the grand jury of the District of Co- lumbia on a charge of Stealing from the Treasury department certain plates and material of the sit per cent issue of bonds on January 15th, 1880, was arraigned before U. 8. Commissioner Benedict im Brooklyn to-day. ne. “ Star Route Cases in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, May 22—Among the bills pre- sented to the rind Jury tor m to-day were new indictments in the cases of the star route de- fendants arrested in this city. ‘These indictments are similar to those which were preferred in siml- lar cases in Washington. ———— Su Bostox, May 22—The Pacific National bani which suspended some months ago and resum Duta few weeks since, stopped payment vo-day, and will wind up business. Its directors have Voted to go into Hquidation, and have applied for receiver. The suspension is consid due oa lack of business sinve resumption, public confl- dence not having been great enough to warrant any large dealings with the concern. The imme jate cause of the suspension of the bank was the maturing of $500,000 on Sal which went 1 ce. Itis understood that Gepositors will id in full, but that the original stockholders will have their investment of $2,000,000 wiped out, New Leen cw A 22.—Postmaster Pearson said this morning that the postal card threatening the life of President Arthur had been sent to the partment has made no inquiries as to the person ‘who sent it. tibetan Collector Worthington on Duty. Bostox, May 22—Collector Roland Worthington entered wy his duties at the custom house at 0a m , and was warmly mahy merchants. The deputies were sworn in, the only change being the appointment of Martin: Munroe to the place made vacant by the resigna= tion of Mr, Danford. Mr. Munroe’s name was re. ceived with three cheers by the merchants present. ————— New York Plumbers on Strike. 2.—The qn SS ‘steike today by, jum! ‘will remain out until ali of the mem- thelr