Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1883, Page 1

————————— SS THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Fortbwest Cernor Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t..57 The Evening Star Newspaper Company. GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. EVENtKG Star ts served to muibscrihers in etty by on their own account, at 10 cents pet week, o 44 cents per mouth. Copies at the counter, 2 wentreach, By mail—postace prepaid—00 ceuts # mowed, 1: year, $6; six months, $4. {Entered at the Port Office at Washington, D. C. pecetid-clase mail matter.] ‘Tae W2exLy StaR—publishet on Friday—$1 ayear, Peoteveprepaid. Six months, 50 cents. §27 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance: ‘Bt paper sent lonwer than ts paid for. Rates of advertisins made known on application. “AMUSEM Lrerene BY MR. STOKY, TS In compliance witn the request of many persons who MR. W. W. 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TO WHOM IT MAY CONC & All parties indebted to C.M. CLARK & Ct J. .W. SFI BY are nie Ave fied tocail at 1916 Penn. le their accounts by the Ist of Maech, or othe Wise theinaccounts wil be placed in the hands of a co J. W. SELBY, 1914 and 1916 Penn. Ave. Ja 4-6t o- THE ANNUAL NG OF THE STOCK. holders 0° the ARLINGTON FIKE INSU! IMPANY for the District of Columbia, for tl nine Directorsto serve for the euntiug year, t the office of the Compeny, 150% Penneyi- west, SATURDAY, February 24th, and close at 3p. RANK T. KAWLIN QUILL POINTS cents; Cod Liver Oil, per quart; at SIM) nd New York z rc ‘bunmess office, oppouite the Ebbitt House, under the name ant firm ot CASSIN & CAPERT ON. JOHN H. SIN, 1339 F street,,opp. Ebbitt 289. tL OVP. i House, Januar: fit [c= MEVIVAL SERVICES. AT MoRE 7 M Church, Massachusetts avenue, between west, Each Evemhg during :30 o'clock. Rev. C. 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LANG, 1124 12th street northwest, Do. 626) oN EXHIBITION No. 526 E ¢ AND SALE AT E treet. MARKKRITERG Streot ie. 626 F street northwest, one door from 7th ‘boice Ci) Faint Ensravins Chromos, ete.! also Tenge art Choice Atock of Paperhanines: Pictiss Fremes, Picture Cord and Tassels, Kis Ns ete. at Darkniters. Terms Cash. | Free Art Gallery NGREGATIONAL CHURCH. -LYCEUM COURSE LECTURE. JOHN B. GOUGH FRIDAY EVENING, February 2, ox HABIT: Or, POWERS THAT BF. Hin Famous Temperance Lecture. str. Gough By his season, to close hia pub- ‘Seats can be secured at _Free'’s Bookstore, 1343 F st. opp. the Eblutt House, 76 cents each. Adiniesions 60 oe Ter HERMAN CONFECTIONERY, 73 Nortn Charles Street, BALTIMORE. ‘The finest and most artiatic Ti aT next and n artictic Tose snd Tce Creame, tn Bi conceivabie forme, en 5 ‘The followin are a few of our specialties: CHERRY-MAYO, CROQUAN, BISQUIT Gi FLUM GLAZF, OKNAMENTED PLUMBIER, FRUITAGZ, ASPARAGUS, PIs- TATEHO GLAZE. Expreseed to your door in our fee caves in eafe and muvement share for the table. furnish an: jibing in our line at the t reason: ca. ES Bux Busanrast: : CHOCOLAT MENIER. SOLD EVERTWHZERE, PARIS AND LONDON. Rew York Depot, 54 Wall street. Boston Depot, 134 State street. d9-tatom W SiRF FR SER Hi * 82, 5 © Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, 16 F street northwest, jas-3m" Warner Building. LEN W. COOPER, ATTORNEY, Removed from 43 street to 424 5th atreet (Judiciary § D ja2-hin uare. JEP*4 BUNTON, of Virwinia; JEFF CHANDLER, of Missouri. CHANDLER, at-Law, Court of the United States: he Courts of District of Coluin- 5 of Congress, and the De- party € ute ice: Nos. 37, 38 and 39, Corcoran Building, d20-6m REW C. BRADLEY, TTORNEY-AT-Law, Moved to Rooms Nos. 10 and 12, Gunton Building, No. 472 Louisiana Avenue northwest. d5-6m. yM. R. Axp WM. RFDIN WOODWARD, Rooms 7 snd 9, Gunton Buildin, Titles to Real Estate. Index to County and _Georme- town property. di5-5m (25. J. gooe y “SOLICITOR OF PATENTS, Counsellor at Law aud Expert, St. Cloud Building, 9th and F streets, “Good work, shod references, inodderate charges. -! n2T-6m Ny, 2 MLLER Attorney-at-Law, ° Rooms 2 and 4 Gunton Law Building, 472 Louisisns avenne. az Tr Excecrnicar Frnsace Resora- TOR controls the fire in Hot Air Furnaces and Steam Heaters so that any desired temperature may be sustained uni- formily throuchout the season. A change of oue decree will cause the machine to act. ‘This is a simple and re- lable attachment, and will save its cost in fuel in one OF two seasons, and furnish the greatest amount of coni- HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 817 NINTH STREET. Branch, 1760 P street, Dupont Circle. 3825 Corros: Corzor 11 HOW TO MAKE MONEY. LARGE SUMS ARE MADE IN RAILROAD STOCKS. LARGE SUMS ARE MADE IN MINING STOCKS. But the fluctuations in the value of these arc so great, and oftentimes #0 sictitious, that in the end more money is lost in handling them than is made. Still, say what we will, the “chief d sire of man” nowadays is to MAKE MONEY!!! As agent of one of the most responsible firms of COT- TUN BROKERS in this country, to persons desiring to invest money where the PRINCIPAL in safe and can be withdrawn at any time, aud where it will net from 78 TO 100 PEK CENT. PROFIT reronnum, Iean offer the best opportunity they ever dud to make a PERMANENT, PAYING INVESTMENT. To show what can be done, and what Iam acing, one of my customers has invested, aud received profits, as follows. 1882. S Oct. Total profits received. $827 60 That the above statement is not spasmodical and ex- ceptional, I can prove to ary person who will call at iny office. All receive the same per cent. of profit on their investment, A. H. 8. DAVIS, 323-1 930 F st. n. w.. Room 4. Baowms . CLOSING OUT SALE OF BOYS' CLOTHING. OF BOYS’ CLOTHING. From this d k cp this day until the entire stock fs closed I offer BOYS’ OVERCOATS, BOYS’ SUITS, DoyYs' KILtTs, BOYS' GOSSAMER COATS. A choice If now nig gene Of Overcoatz, ranging from $5 to $10, A ont, Spolce lige of Suits, ranzing from $5 to $10, now Extra none Pintaloons, & choice lot, worth from $2 to $3, Call ear'y st BAUBLES. ° 416 Sevexze Sraser. Washington News and Gossip. GoveRNMENT RECEIPTS To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $333,926.77; customs, $616,239.91 * Mrs. McELnoy, sister of the President, will re- celve at the Executive Mansion Saturday after- noon, Awone THE CaLLeRs at the White House to-day Were Representatives Morey, Speer, Hill, Ric> and Pound, accompanied by Mr. Geo. Beyer, of Wis- coasin, and Mr. and Mra. W. R. Travers, Vick Consvr, REcoanizi .e President has Te-osnized M. G. Gibbons as Brazilian vice consul at Wilm‘ngton, Dol Gorxa Up.—Mr. W. M. Taggart, for some years a clerk in the first controller's office of the Treasury cepartment, and who resigned to accept the po- sition of chief auditor of the controllers office of Philsdeiphia, has been elected controller by the common council of that elty, to fill the unexpired term of Gov. Pattison. Mr. Tacgart is prominently. Mentioned as the next republican candidate for controller. Tur Census Work.—Secretary Teller sald last night that after a conference with the President he should probably telegraph Mr. Francis A. Walker, late superintendent, to return immediately to Washington, take charge of the bureau, and bring its work to aclose. Mr. Seaton, the acting superintendent, who succeeded Mr. Walker has een 1h. TRANSIT OBSERVERS ComNG HomE.—Prof. Lewis Boss, of the Dudley Observatory, Albany, N.Y.,who 1s in charge of the transit of Venus party sent to San Diego, Chill, Aspi esterday sent a cablegram from nWall to his wife, who ts now in this city, that Ned from that port, with his party, last even- ad expected to arrive in New York about Feb- 21. Letters heretofore received from the professor indicate that he has the most complete Success in all his observations of the transit. ‘There was not a spot on the sky during the whole uy. * Navar Onpers.—Lieut. Henry T. Monohan, or- dered to the Pinta, 1st of February; Master Albert T. Freeman, to the Pinta, 15th of February; Mas- ter M. K. Schwenk, to the RUE eed Ensign W. D. Rose, detached from the receiving ship Col- orado and onderag to the Pinta, 15th of February; Gunner A. Harmon has been granted leave for we months with permission to leave the United tates, THE WEFELY Srax for this week is now ready for mailing,price three cents. It will be sent post- Paid for one dollar ayear. It 1s a large double paper of firty-six columns. DEATH OF Mason E. D.BAKER—The War depart- ment 1s informed of the death of Major E. D. Baker, quartermaster U. 8. A., Which occurred at Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory,yesterday. He was theson of the disungulshed Sénator E. D. Baker, of Oregon, Mujor Baker was also. a brother-in-law of Colonel Robert J. Stevens, the well-known clerk of the House committee on’ ap- propriations. Tue FoLLowina Canoes in the stations and duties of officers of the medical department are ordered: Cupt. John O. Skinner, assistant surgeon, will report in person to the Surgeon General for duty in_ his ofice; Capt. Marcus E, Taylor, assist- ant surgeon, will report m persdn to the com- manding general department of the east for as- signment to duty; Capt. Marshall W. Wood, as- sistant surgeon, Will be Telleved trom duty In the department of the east, and will report in person to the commansting general department of the Co- lumbia for assignment to duty; Capt. Charles L. Helzmann, assist nt surgeon, will be relleved from. duty in the department of the Columbia by the commanding general of that department, and will Teport in person to the commanding general de- partment of the south ror assignment to duty. IMPoRTANT Navat CHANGES.—Rear Admiral Pierce Crosby, now at Montevideo, in command of the south Atlantic squadron, has been ordered by telegraph to command the Asiatic station, re- leving Rear Admiral John M. B. Clitz. Commo- dore William G. Temple, president of the naval board investigating the 1o3s of the Jeannette, has been ordered to hold himself in reidiness to re- Neve Rear Admiral Crosby, in command of the south Atlantic station. Upon being asked this morning how this order would affect the work of investigating the loss of the Jeannette, Commo- dore Temple zeplice that he had just received the preparato! ler, but he did not know when he would be oraered to the south Atlantic station; that In the meantime the work of Jeannette board go on, they would prepare their _rej the Investigation up to the Lead time. The work of the board cannot completed, he further said, until the other Jeannette men had given their testimony, and whether a report shall be submitted to Congress before these men are examined or not is a question to be decided by the Secretary of the Navy and not by the board. It is understood, however, that in case these men do not return from ‘Siberia before the close of the present session of Con- gress, that a report of the board will be Subinitted to Congress, and the other witnesses Will be examined at a later date, and a supple- mentary report made. It was supposed that one of the commodores would be ordered to relieve Rear Admiral Clitz; but owing to the importance of the Asiatic station, it was desirable that a rear admiral should command that station, and in con- sequence Rear Admiral Crosby,recently promoted, Was selected for the duty, and a commodore or dered to the South Atlantic station in his stead, ie ‘The Marquis of Lorne. BIS ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON. ‘The Marquis of Lorne arrived in the city at a quarter past ten last evening, having left Charles- ton, S.C., Wednesday evening. He was accom- panied by Col, H. de Winton, royal artillery, sec- retary to the governor; Hon. W. Bagot, captain royal artillery; Dr. Burnet, of England; Mr. Joce- line Bagot; Col. John E. Tourtellotte, U. 8. army. ‘The distinguished traveller was met at the ra road depot by Hon, L. 8. Sackville West, the Brit- ish minister; Dudiey E. Saurin, first secretary of legation; Henry Howard, C. B., second secretary; W. Oswald Charlton, second secretary, and Hon: Alan Johnstone, third secretary. The party at Once entered carriages and were driven to the British legation butlding, where the Marquis will be entertained during his stay in this city. The Marquis spent to-day quietly at the lega- tion, not going out, with the exception of a visit to the White House, where he paid his respects to the President. ‘This evening he dines €n famille at the legation, and later in the evening willbe present at the ball which Minister West will give in his honor at the legation. ‘This will be a very brilliant affair and the invitations will include the members of the diplomatic corps, the members of the Cabinet and of Congress and other persons rominent in gocial and official life. ‘To-morrow iis thought that the Marquis will visit, some of the places of Interest in the city, but as yet no plins have been determined upon. To-morrow evening the President will entertaln the distin- guished visitor at dinner. Sunday evening Gen. Sherman will tender him a dinner. On Monday the Marquis leaves for New York, from whence he will turn his face homeward. THE VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT. As stated above, the Marquis, accompanted by the British minister, Assistant Secretary of State Davis and Col De Winton, Mr. Bagot and Dr. Bur- net, the traveling companicns of the Marqu! called at the White House jase before the cautnee meeting to-day and paid his respects to the Presi- dent. The visitors were then shown through the newly decorated rooms by Mr. Davis, and after- wards visited the State department. Gen. Sherman this morning received a letter from. the Marquis of Lorne, in which he speaks in very complimentary terms of Col. Tourtelotte, of Gen. Sberman’s staff, who was detailed to accompany the vice regal party in their tour through the west and south. Col. Tourtelotte mapped out the route for the party, and sw to all the traveling arrange- ments, The ae in bis letter to Gen. Sher- man, states that Col. Tourtelotte performed ad- mirably the duties assigned him, and that in every manner possible contributed to the comfort and Pleasure of the party. COL, TOURTELOTTE’s ACCOUNT OF THE TOUR OF THE MARQUIS, Col. Tourtelotte seems very much pleased with the success of the tour, and says that during the Whole time there was not a hitch in the pi nor an unpleasant incident, He says that both the Marquis and Princess were delighted with thetr trip, and both spoke in the most ¢ ne tary terms of the country and the people, nd the treatment they received. Col. Tourtelotte further Says that the Marquis isa good traveler and un- usually observant, and remembers evel he Bees and hears, . THE GUESTS AT THE.WHITE HOUSE DINNER. The following will be the guests of the President to meet the Governor General at dinner to-mor- as sve at ‘hhalf-past seven o'clock: Mra, Mc- roy, Lieut. Col, DeWint Hon. A. the British minister, and Miss ‘we the Beoreany te, President of the Senate the and Mrs. Ketfer, the Chief Justice General Sherman and Miss rs. WHAT CONGRESS 19 DOING. Senate Proceedings To-day, Mr. Hale, from the committee oa appropriations, reported in the Senate to-day a. joint resolution making appropriations for continutng the work of the census; accompanted by a report showing the present condition of the work. Mr. Logan presented a petition for the passage of the House bill for the relief of volunteer officers of the army, PENSIONS. Mr. Slater, from the committee on pensions, re- Ported adversely House bill No. 1410, increasing pensions of soldiers and sailors who have lost an arm or a leg in the service. Mr. Blair presented the views of the minority of the committee, recommending the’ passage of a substitute covering, he said, more ground than the sed cul tably with dif claseos of Sf 0, and equitably with ‘all classes of pensiop upon the principles involved in that bill, would be entitled to some increase of their pensions. Mr. Blair stated also that the chairman of the com- mittee concurred in the viewsof the minority. Mr. Platt said he had been unable to concur in either the majority or minority report, or to find any other member of the committee who aero with him on the subject. He had prepared, and would now Introduce, a Dill raising the pensions of those now receiving $18 to $24, and of those re- ceiving $24 to $30. TARIFF PETITIONS. ‘Mr. Sherman presented five petitions, numer- ously signed by tron workers in Ohio, against any reduction of duties on foreign manufactured pro- ducts below the rates recommended by the tariff commission. Mr. Cameron (Pa.) presented over forty similar petitions, and Mr. Mitchell also presented several. THE PROPOSED WORLD'S FAIR. Mr. Mahone, from the committee on agriculture, reported favorably the bill to encourage the holding of a world’s centennial cotton exposition in 1884, Mre Garland gave notice that he would ask the Senate to consider the bill to-morrow. Mr. = =Mahone, also, from the same committee, reported a’ resolution instruct- ing the commit on rules to report an amendment to the Senate rules, so as to provide that the appropriation bills for the lepartment of Agriculture shall be referred to the committee on agriculture. Referred to the com- mittee on rules. Mr. Bayard presented the credentials of his league, Mr. Saulsbury, re-elected a Senator fro! Delaware, which were read and filed. Mr. Harris, from the committee on epidemic diseases, reported favorably (accompanied by a Teport) the bill to repeal the law of June 2d, 1879, col- m to prevent the introduction of contagious or in- fectious diseases. THE TARIFF BILL. The tariff bill was taken gp at the close of the morning business, and Mr. Mdrrill said he was in- structed by the committee on finance, in view of the brief time remaining before the end of the ses-. sion, and the urgency of the public business, to ask unanimous consent that debate on all amend- ments proposed to the tariff bill, except on the sugar question, should be limited to five minutes for each speaker. - Mr. Beck said he expected to oecupy little time, but he objected and would continue to object to the five minute rule. a Mr. Morrill then appealed to Senators on the re- publican side to limit, their remarks to five min- utes on any amendments they might propose. Mr. Beck remarked that in the iron schedule there were many matters of far more importance than anything tn the sugar schedule, and some of them were of such a character that no man could discuss them Intelligently or intelligibly in five minutes. Mr.Morrill—Then will the Senator agree to let us have unanimous consent tolimit speeches to ten minutes ? : Mr. Beck—No$ir. I would not consent to ten hours; although I do not expect to occupy any more time than 1s absolutely necessary. ‘The Senate then resumed the consideration of the bill, beginning with the paragraph em- bracing bar iron, ‘rolled or hammered, flat, round and square iron of certain sizes. - : On motion of Mr. Brovin, the duty on bar fron Me reduced from 9-10 of a cent per pound to $18 0 1D. House of Representatives. Petitions were presented and referred in the House to-day as follows: Against the abolition of the office of shipping commissioner; against the transfer of the revenue marine, life-saving and marine hospital service to the Navy department ; against the transfer of the signal service to the Interior department; and in favor of the Lowell D. tey DILL vis, Of Illinois, from the committee on military affairs, reported back a bill granting the right of way for raflroad purposes through the Fort Smith military reservation. Referred to the committee of the whole. Mr. Springer, of Tlinois, from the committee on printing, reported a joint resol ution providing for ‘he printing at the public printing office of the Teport of the tariff comini ssion and the evidence submitted to It, at the instance of any person, on ‘the payment of the cost thereof. Adopted. ‘THE TARIFP BILL Private business having been dispensed with,the House, at: 11:20, went into committee of the whole (Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, in tue chatr) on the tariff bill. Mr. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, took the floor in vindication of the bill and in support of his asser- tion that it was the best tariff ever submitted to an American Congress. He would not go into details, but he held himself in readiness to answer any questions. Mr. Springer, of Tilinois, inquired what would be the average reduction from existing rates, Mr. Kelley replied that according to the figuring of experts it would be 12 Percent but hts own opinion was that it would be larger. This was exclusive of the reduction which would attend the abolition of commissions and charges. Mr. Springer further inquired whether the com- mittee on waysand means had diminished. the Fates proposed by the tariff commission. Mr. McKinley, of Ohio, replied that there had been a decrease from the endation of the commission, Mr. Morrison, of Miiinois.—Some eight milltons Jess under sugar and four millions less under tin plates. Mr. Carlisle, of Kentucky, inquired what effect upon the revenue would come from the proposi- Uon to abolish charges. Mr. Kelley replied that his estimate was that it would average a reduction of 10 per cent. Mr. Cariisie asserted that it would only avera: 2per cent, and Mr. Morrison argued that at the wateee average it would only amount to 23 per ni Mr. Tucker, a member of the ways and means committee, then took the floor. There was scarce- ly an article known to the consumption of the merican Deople which was not included within ‘he taxation schedule of the bill, elther by name or within the extraordinary classification. The Whole purpose of the tariff system seemed to have been Monee from its original object, until ex- pee been employed for the purpose not of nding how the revenue could be raised, but how Fevenue could be prevented in the interest of mo- hopolists. Refering to the tariff commission, he said that a number of its members were gentlemen interested in the perpetuation of this system, by Which the consumer was taxed for the benefit of the monopolist, ‘TIME OF CLOSING THE DEBATE. Mr. Tucker spoke at length, and at the conclu- sion of his speech, for which he received the hearty applause of his party associates, the com- mittee rose for the Jurpase of ‘fixing some time for closing general debate. ‘Mr. Kelley moved to Umit the time to 5 o'clock Me Réndatt exeenied, $B, ompendment, made Dy : exten uni 01 at 5 o'clock. ee tea Bi shi! Mr. McLane nce oe moved to make it Tuesday at ‘The District in Congress. THE UNITED STATES GA8 AND FUEL COMPANY. Mr. Cameron, of Pennsyivania, to-day introduced in the Senate the same bill recently introduced in the House by Mr. C; to incorporate the Ington, with «re overil chauges y we EXcep! ral were made {i ‘inoorporatons and an additional Proviso relative to eins was 5 ‘he bill introducea contains the name § of Hamittor ur L. Bateman, y viii was referred, have heard all three of the Dist- rict Commisssioners state their views and opinions as to the bill, but as yet the sub-committee have not taken any action upon the measure or any of its items, Capitol Notes, Attorney General Brewster was on the floor of the Senate to-day. ‘The committee on commerce decided this morn- ing to report adversely the bill for a bridge across the Hudson river at Storm King, known as the “Beach bilL” ‘The committee on war claims, itis understood, will report favorably on what are known as the fourth of July claims, which include those arising from the Morgan raid in the states of Ohio, Indi- ana and Kentucky. The House committee on rules, in view of the caucus resolution to press the tariff bill, deter- mined not to revive the Pound rule. ‘The Dill to establish a new judicial district in northern Pennsylvania is still in sub-committee of the judiciary committee. EXISTING VACANCIES IN THE NEXT HOUSE. Mr. Edward McPherson, the clerk of the House of Representatives, has had printed a list of the members of the 48th Congress. In the 2d district of Mississippi no name appears on the roll. Mr. Manning has a certificate, but under the advice of political friends he decided not to present it. In the 6th district of Loutstana there 1s a vacancy occasioned by the death of Gen. Herron. 1n West Virginia from the 3d district Representative Kenna Js borne on the roll. He will serve his time out in the present Congress, but will resign as a member of the 48th Congress in_order to allow his Successor to be elected In May next. MORMON WOMEN. A delegation from the Woman Suffrage Conven- tion this morning appeared before the House judi- clary committee in opposition to the Willits anti- bizamy bilL_ The delegation was headed by Mrs. Beiva Lockwood, who was the only speaker. Her argument was directed malnly against the seventh section of the bill, which section in effect distran- chises the women who now vote In Utah. Delegate Calne of Utah was also heard in opposition to the billas a whole. Mr. Caine, though a Mormon, 1s not a polygamist, and denied any knowledge of bigamous or polygamous marriages under the present laws. “He Knew of polygamous families Into which the wives were married under the old Tegime, but would neither deny nor affirm that Such marriages are going on now; he knew of no instances, SOCIETY NOTES. ‘The marriage of Miss Mabel Bayard, the eldest daughter of Senator Bayard, and Mr. Samuel D. Warren, of Boston, yesterday ni at the Ascen- sion church, was attendea by atlerge number of thelr specially invited friends, The grouping of the bridal party within the chancel rail was very effective. The bridesmaids stood in single file, four on each side, the ushers in similar groups on the lower step. Senator Bayard stood just back of his daughter, and the best man, Mr. Wetmore, of Michigan, on the groom’s right. The ushers were Messrs. Woodbury Blair, T. Warren and E. C, Warren, brothers of the groom; H. B. Richard- son, Reginald Gray, E. 8. Martin, F.C. Appleton, friends of the groom, from Boston, and Mr. James Bayard. The bridesmaids were the Misses Bay- ard, Miss Andrews, Miss Lockwood, Miss Warren, sister of the groom, Miss Crebbs and Misses Kane and Marshall, of Baltimore. Their tollets were trained dresses of white mull, the fronts covered with flounces of lace, They wore large Gains- borough hats with Grooping plumes, and carried boquets of colored roses. The bride’s tollet was of heavy white satin, the long train entirely without ornament. The front of the skirt was covered by flounces of point lace, four in number. The pointed heck and the sleeves were finished With lace. A Jong tulle vell_was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white roses, loosely bunched. The groom and ushers :vore morning suits. Mrs. Bayard wore a deep maroon brocade, the square-cut neck filled in with fine lace, and tan colored gloves, ‘The bride’s younger sisters wore white muslin over pale blue and pink slips. A wedding breakfast followed at Senator Bayard’s residence, and from one to half-past two a large reception was held, Mr. and Mrs. Warren leaving for their bridal journey at four. Many of the receptions at Senatorial houses Pho terday were as brilllunt as invited parties. Mrs. Hawley was assisted by Miss Foote, Mrs. Burnet! and Mrs. Btssell, of Hartford. Mrs. Sawyer an her daughters hid the ald of Mrs. Ai gus Cameron, Mrs. Brags, and several other Wisconsin ladies. Dancing was a feature of this reception. Mrs. Frye was assisted by Miss Richardson and Miss Russell, of Massachusetts. Mra. Miller, of California, was indisposed, but Miss Dora Miller did the honors, chaperoned by Mrs. Hooker and assisted by the Misses McKeever and Miss Elena Porter. All the ladies were richly attired and pre- sided in turn over the daintily-laid refreshment table in thg,dining-room. Mrs. Senator Sherman had her guests, Miss Putnam and Miss Perkins, of Ohio, with her ‘as aids, Mrs. Logan had a pleasant up of Tilinols ladies around her. Mrs. Vance, rs. Platt, Mrs. Mahone, Mrs. Rollins, and Miss Swan for her sister (Mrs. Morrill), all received Many calls. A large number of these ladies de- ferred their hour of receiving till 8 o'clock, on ac- count of having first attended the wedding and reception of Senator Bayard’s daughter. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Galt were at home to their friends at their delightful’ residence on H street from 4 to 7 o'clock yesterday, and received a large number of visitors, who greatly enjoyed meet their hosts under ‘such pleasant circumstances. Among those who called during the afternoon were Tepresentatives trom the most ch circles of oficial and private life, including many ladies and gentlemen who do not usually spend their after- noons in making formal calls. There was a quiet wedding celebrated last evening et the residence of Senator Van Wyck: Zhe contracting Parties were Mr. Wm. Tice, of Nebraska, and Miss Lillie Walker, who has been an inmate of Senator Van Wyck’s family fora number of years past. Owing to the illness of couple, connecting with the usual service a few Words ot advice as to the solemnity of the con- tract they had entered into and the duties that neeforth owed to the other. After con- gratulations had been extended the guests were Ushered into the dining room, where an elegant Wedding supper was spread. Mr. and Mra Tice left to-day for their future home in Nebraska. ‘The Optimist Club met last evening at the resi- dence of Captain R. A. Dimmick, 931 Rhode Island and the house was compensly. filled. The program, which was an excellent one and re- ceived commendation sufficient to show. hearty appreciations of the attractions, included a paper by Mr. W. B. Gove, recitations by Mr- Frank White, an address on’ Longfellow, and musical selections by Miss Larmiss, of New York, and Mr. ES) a eee Among the large number present el Alex. Kent and wite, Rev. 'W. W. Curry and daughter, Dr. C. 8. Boynton, E. 8, Fletcher and wife, Mr. Tousley of New York, Misses Tul- aro See ee Lane. and Mal’ ni and Messrs. Brewer, Dante and Nightman. ‘ day a enh ea aeaioed at luncheon yester- oung ladies,—her prospec- tive bridesmaids, Aa! Ms Senator Hoar reciprocated last evening the hi pitalities lately tendered him, by an elaborate nn. ner of thirty-two coversat Wormley’s, the guests: Prominent tain Pe Ney nga asa present in Washington. - maton ae Last evening Senator Bayard dined at Worm- Jey’s the Boston friends of Mr. Warren, his daugh- ee who had been present at the Senator Miller, of California, will entertain President at dinner this nye 9 ca aan mee ‘el invited to meet him are Justices Miller and Matthews, At General Brewster, Senator fap, and Mr. mn, Of California. ‘The Cards of invitation to the reception an ball by the British Minister and Miss ‘West thls ovens ing, 10 honor of the Marquis of-Lorne, are on dou- ble sheets of note-paper stamped with the ‘Sack- Ville-West arms, aid Fead a8 follewss This entertainment will be to the Marquis by Mii ‘The Unity Club will Bacon’s, on which musical THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL. BOONE 8sTILL ON THE STAND. IMPORTANT TESTIMONY TO-DAY. ‘There was nota large attendance in the Crim- inal Court room this morning when the star route trial was resumed, The examination of A. E. Boone was continued, .fter he had made some corrections of the record as to his testtmony given yesterday. Witness said he prepared a blank pro- posal (which was exhibited) December 9 th and 10th, 1877, S. W. Dorsey being present, and he filled up the blanks at his suggestion. Witness Inclosed this, marked “personal,” to J. H. Clen- denin, at Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. Dorsey sald he Would write to each of ‘the postmasters to whom Dianks had been sent. Miner arrived a few da before, on December 5th, 1877, but he was not in the room at the time. He was stopping then at Senator Dorsey's. ‘The witness, in reply to a ques: Uon, said that Miner said that the only bad thing about the whole matter was that 8. W. DORSEY HAD SIGNED PECK’S NAME to the proposals. After a brief argument this reply was stricken out. ‘The witness sald that in obedience to instruc- tions he prepared bids,and subsequently destroyed all relating to service of over three times a week. ‘The witness said that ater the proposais were Made out Miner showed witness a book contain- ing the advertisements of the western mall ser- Vice, containing figures.in writing upon which the bids had been based. OBJECTION WAS MADE by Mr. Henkle to Mr. Merrick’s Inquiry as to the contents of the book, as the book itself should be produced. Mr. Merrick said he proposed to show the con- tents of a paper which was at the time in the Possession of a defendant, and which he exhibited to the witness, the contents being In the hand- writing of the defendant. He proposed to show that the defendant had stated to the witness sub- sequently that the book had been lost or de- stroyed. Judge Wylie held that this was not sufficient to Justify the admission of parol testimony as to the contents of the book. Mz Merrick then served notice on Mr. Miner to produce the book. Mr. Henkle sald Mr. Miner’s books and papers Were all at his home in Michigan, and they would Fequire ume to produce them. r. Merrick said he would give them till Mon- morning, when he would call the matter up again. @ witness was thereupon instructed by the court not, in his replies, to state what Miner said was in the book. witness said he had a conversation with miners with reference to the Dallas and Baker City rou! “LAWYERS MAKE POOR WITNESSES.” Some discussion sprang up as the witness was in a quandry, as to how to reply to the questions Put to him by Mr, Merrick, owing to the instruc- Uons of the court. During the discussion Judge Wylie remarked: “This witness ts not a lawyer!” oe. Yes, he is a lawyer,” said several of the Goun- “Well,” sald Judge Wylie, smiling, “It is a Proverb that lawyers make poor witnesses.” The witness, continuing, said that he noticed that the figures on the Dallas and Baker City route Were reduced to $3,000, and witness told Miner ht not to be taken at so low a price. eee Said that he was not responsible for the low igures, THE MEETING AT 8. W. DORSEY’S HOUSE. The witness described the meeting at 8. W. Dor- sey’s house, where the bids were prepared. Wit- ness prepared a form of sub-contracts by Dorsey's instructions, being especially directed to insert a clause providing for prospective expedition. Wit- ness said he furnished one of the sureties on the bonds at the request of ex-Senator Dorsey. Wit- hess’ connection with the business terminated on the 8th of August, 1878, when Mr. Vaile came into the concern, 5 8. W. Dorsey had previously asked witness why Brady was so hostile to him (witness), and wit- ness Said he did not know. Then Dorsey repeated @ remark of Brady’s, which the witness was not permitted to testify to. Dorsey added that wit- ness would have to retire from the concern, a8 so long as he was In it they could not obtain expedi- on. Miner sent to witness on the 8th of August and told him that it was impossible for them to carry on the business in their condition at that time, and that Vaile would come into the concern in the witness’ place. The witness said that Dor- Bey’ about BRADY'S HOSTILITY TO HIM arose from the fact that Brady had not awarded him a contract for temporary service on the Bis- marck and Tongue river route. Witness sald that nding the con; jonal investi; n John W. Boroeyteat the Sasiness did now cule his taste and he wished he were back home. At 1 o'clock the usual recess was taken. AFTER RECESS Mr. Boone’s examination was continued, touch- ing his relations with 8. W. Dorsey. Witness was introduced to Peck in 1878 or 1875, in the Post OMice department, and could not say that he had ever seen him since or not. A man representing himself to be Peck had come to his house, when the bids were sworn to, got the bids and brought them back signed J. M. Peck. Once, at Dorsey's house, one of the Peck bids was destroyed by accl- dent, A new bid was prepared, and Miner te 8 it out of the room returned with it sizned J. Peck. The witneas bad never seen at the house. DORSEY’S LETTERS TO THE POSTMASTERS. After Tue Star’s report of the star route trial closed yesterday, much of the time was taken up with the effort on the part of the defense to ex- clude that portion of Mr. Boone’s testimony relat- ing to the proposals sent 1n blank by ex-Senator Dorsey’s direction ‘to Arkansas postmasters, to have the bonds made out, and also letters of Dorsey to such postmasiers Judge Wylle ad- mitted the testimony. Dorsey's letters to Post- masters Clendenin, H aycock and others were read. ‘These letters request them to have the blank pro- posals certified und returned to him, taking care let no one know from whom they came. The letter to Mr Haycock said: “This 1s for an intl. mate friend of mine, and I ask you to do it as a ‘personal favor.” WHERE THE THING WILL END. During the argument yesterday on the question of admitting Dorsey’s letters to Arkansas post- masters, Mr. Ingersoll, pausing, inquired “Now where is the thing to ena?” “In the penitentiary,” said Mr. Bliss. ‘You will be ther,” sald Mr. Ingersoll, shaking his finger at Mr. Bliss, “as soon us my client.” “This is eth unprote ” said Ji wylte, rappl “Did I provoke it?” asked Mr. It “No you did not provoke it,” said the Judge. L Tepresent a gentleman,? sufi Mr. Ingersoll. y client isagentleman and 1 wish todo noth- ing in his behalf that a gentleman may not, with infinite propriety, do.” rsoll. While Judge Wylie was delivering his opinion yesterday afternoon, admitting ex-Senator Dor- ‘sey’s letters in evidence, he was annoyed by the smiling and laug! of Lawyer A. B. Williams. Finally, the lawyer sternly, said: whee is the meant oft that conduct? fe a fool?” do you sit there gigling “I do hot think the language of the court is pro- .” said Mr. Will rising. “Your viunnners aid wuaee tremely impro} the court is pronouncing decision, “<I ‘was not listening,” said Mr. Williams, “That makes it .” said the cour rt. “I was listening,” continued Mr, Willi remark made by a gent Telegrams to The Star.- POLITICAL SITUATION IN FRANCOB AN OHIO OPERA HOUSE BURNED. —_—_.+-— BUSINESS FAILURES THE PAST WEEK. ee oy . ‘The Political Agitation in France, A DISUNITED AND EMBARRASSED GOVEEXMENT. Loxvon, Jan. 26,—The Pariscorrespondent of the Standard says the government is so disunited that it docs not know what vo do. 2%6.—They Says scoms probable re Will be beaten In the chamber of deputies on Mon- day. The most remarkable feature of the crisis ie the rapidity with which Frenchinen of all condl- tions have begun to despair of the repubite. The discouragement does not yet show itself In the newspaper press, but it is too apparent i private conversation. It would be rash to suppose that because Uhe republicans are disheartened there= fore the republic 1s doomed. It Ison trial, Dut 16 bas the streng Uh to survive many mistakes. NO CABINET COUNCIL TO-Day. Pants, Jan. 26—M. Duclere 1s suffering from @ severe cold, und therefore no cabinet council was held this morning. It 1s reported that the minis- try intend wit wing UWeir bill against pre. tenders. cabinet General Foreign News by Cable. THE POWERS AND THE PORTE. Viexwa, Jan. 26—M. De Giers, the Ri foreign minister, in his conversation with the em- Peror yesterday, referred to nearly all the leading potltical questions of tie day, and espretall dwelt on the necessity of the powers taking ro lective action In urging the porte t carry out the Promised reforms in Armenta. FAILURE IN LONDON. Loxpon, Jan. 26—Rugene Pellus & Co., mere chants, of 66 and 67 Cornhill E. C., have failed. Their liabilities are 53,00 pounds. M. DEGTENS. Viexsa, Jan. 26.—M. DeGlers will leave here ext Sunday on his return to St. Petersburg. DESTRUCTIVE GALE IN ENGLAND. Loxpox, Jan. 26.—A heavy gale prevalls to-day, Particularly at Southport and Liverpool, causing Inuch damage to the shipping and also t housea, A schooner has been lost, with all hands, at Yare mouth, At Oldham two persous have been killed and six Injured by the gale. a From New Orleai to San Francisco: Tvesox, ARIZONA, Jan. 26.—Mr. A. meral Inanager Of the Central and Southern ‘acific rattroad, says that through trains to New Orleans from Sin Francisco will leave on tie 98th inst., and the first train from New Orleans to Sam Franci-co on the 90h, after which time regular trains will be run, eee An Opera House in TOLEDO, O., Jan. 2%.—The opera hous at Defle ance was discovered to be on fre at §:50 o'elock last night. The fire was on the stage stoong In- flammable material. The fire department could not check the flames, and turned their attention towards saving the adjoining blocks. Heller & Waterman, dry goods, on the lower floor of the opera house, saved a good portion of thelr prope erty. The opera house was completely gutted. = ‘1gss 38 estimated at $45,000, insurance about ay ——— A Probably Fatal Affray Perenssura, Va., Jan. 26.—Shortly before mid- ight last night a probably fatal affray occurred between Capt. W. TT. McCanee and Charles Gee, during which the former was cut with a knife, re- ceiving a wound in the left lung three Inches and a severe cut in the head. ‘The injured man’ Physician pronounces the wounds to be serious, Gee, who was arrested shortly after the difficulty, Was this morning brought before the mayor for examination. At the request of counsel, the case Was continued until this afternoon. The prisoner was committed to jail. The parties are well known in this community, and the case attracts considerable attention. Cold Weather Notes. Bostox, Jan.2%.—Dispatches from various points in northérn New England indicate the coldest morning of the winter, the mercury ranging from 80 to 34 degrees below zero. Warrenai., N. ¥., Jan. 26—The thermometer in the northern section of New York state ranges from 19 to & degrees below zero, Virginia. The Massachusetts Central Ruailroaé ‘Troubles, Boston, Jan. 26—The directors of the Massa- chusetts Central rafiroad which has labored under nancial diMculties for some months have Issued a circular recommending the conversion of the existing bonds into the form of a security to rank second to the new bonds to be Issued to pay ine debredness, Anish, the road. ete. A large number of the heaviest bondholders are ready to co- operate in the new movement, and there is a feel- ing of confidence that the plan ed will the Sa ets esti sted that e on a sound basis. it about $2,000,000 will be required to complete fauip the rallroad and to discharge the floating Indebtedness. It is the Intention of the directors to Use every endeavor to complete the oricinal line of the Massachusetts Central during the coming summer and before undertaking the construction of any extenston. Simei A Week's Business Failures. New York, Jan. 96.—The business failures of the last seven days reported to RG. Dun & Ca, of the mercantile agency, number 277, a8 com- with 274 last week. The southern states ad 78; the western states, 70; middie, 54; New Englend, 25; Pacific states and territories, 18; Canada, 33, and New York city 6 The only failure in New ‘York city of Importance 1s that of M. Arm- strong & Sons, leather, who have just assigned, ‘The principal assignments in the sountry, Stewars & Brothers, woolens, Frankfort Pa; Haisinger & Brittain, hardware, Philadelphia: J. W. Hum- urey & Co., machinery, Bradford, Pa. and M. lsenstadt £ Co. Jewelry: St. Louts, Ma.” Suriver- Brothers, dried fruit, Baltimore, have alsu sus pended. <p Maori Pagilist i York. New Yor, Jan. 2.—Jem Mace and his M Herbert A. Slade, arrived here this morning Went to the Metropolitan hotel, where they breake fasted. They visited a photographer's studio and had their pictures taken, and afterwards went sight-seeing all over tue city and called at a num ber of sporting houses. Death of Col. Sanders. PRILaDELrnta, Pa., Jan. 25—A private dispatch Tecelved in this city this morning from Fort pan. Minn., announces the sudden death there. Of Col. William W. Sanders, who has receutly been on duty on Gen. Terry's sta. i An Italian Murderer Sentenced. New Youk, Jan. 26.—Pasquale Majore, tho Italian who murdered his wife and mother-in-law some time ago, was re-sentenced to-day, in the supreme court, to be hung on the 9th of Mareb, 1883. The accused addressed the court during che pronouncing of his sentence, and said that if bis wife had not given him the revolver he would not have done the deed. Pa Jan. 26 —About «week ago & small colored boy who applied for lodging at lice station Informed the officer in c! oy eng e knew a colored man named Charles or ‘xan der Willtans, living in this city, who had robbed officer who attempted to arres into custody yest » and was this mornit committed to awalt a requisition from the es of New Jersey. ‘The Montreal Winter Carnival. New ¥ Jan, %—This m the residente hh tne vicinity. of Fulton nd Baseru cercets aaa alarmed b; sudden Vulsiom Te ] rr