Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAB BUILDINGS, Ferthwest Corner Penasylvania Ave. and 11th St.,5y The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. je served 40 mubscribers in the Evers on their own account, at 10 eae por PY on. “ — ‘mouth. Copies at the counter, 2 sey By mal ponte oreveldG0 canta s most ‘at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., 08 eT Seactt matted ‘Tux Wrextx St42—publishe on Fri ayear, pauseprepsid. Mix monthe Sone 62 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; sepaper rent loner than tm paid for Eates of advertising made known on application. * 61—N® 9,306. __AMUSEMENTS. LADIES’ GOODS. SPECIAL NOTICES. AL THEATER. PATTI. ALBANI. HER MAJESTY'S OPERA COMPANY. FIVE NIGHTS ONLY AND ONE MATINEE. 1 TUESDAY. February 20, Roseint’s opera, = MIRAMIDE. Arsace, Miye. Scalchi: Assur, M. Durst; Idreno, Sig. Clodio: Groe,” Siz. Monti: L’Ombra di Nino, Sig. Costa, and Semiram Mme. Adelina Patti. Director of the Music and Conductor, Sig. Arditi. ‘To-morrow, WEDNESDAY, February 21, Roseini's chef WILLIAM TELL. Arnolto, Sig. Mierzwinski; Guglielmo Tell, Sig. Gal- Bile. Vatenea ana Mathie, Site" le. Valera, and Matihies Mier Divertissement bye Mine. Malvina Cavallazzi and corps de ballet. THURSDAY, Feb. 22; Mogeat's chef @auvre, GIOVAN Signort Ravelli, Ciauspi, Cell} Madi, Mile. Dotti ai calehi. FRIDAY, Feb. ‘opera, RIGO 0. Mme. Scatchi and - ) “After which the Ballet Diverti in which Mme. Caya szzi will appear, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Feb. 24, at 2 o'clock, GRAND FAREWELL MATINEE. Verdi's Opera, LA TRAVIATA. Violetta, Mme. Adelina Patti, (her last appearance.) Prices for this evening and Saturlay matinee | to Orchestra and Orchestra Circle, $7; Drees Circle, $5: Gallery (reserved), #2: Gallery (unveserved), $1: eral admission, $2. Prices for Monday, |” Wednes- day, ainereday net Fok tems evenings a eee — Orchestra Circle, $3; Dress rel ;, Gal y (re- served), $1; (ubrecerved), 50. weneral admission, Reserved seats on sale daily from 8 till 5 at Metz- erott’s Music store. Z aay Evening, Feb. 26, LAWRENCE BARRETT. i FEW Inquire at 119-20" cATS, UPPER BOX, At reasonab'e prices. dIVORE & LEDING, rorp 'S OPERA HOUSE. IOLANTHE. “INTO PARLIAMENT YOU SHALL GOY CHAS. E. FORD'S CoMIC OPERA COMPANY In Gilbert & Sullivan's Latest Production, IOLANTHE; OR, THE PEER AND THE PERT. Read what D’Uyly Carte’s Conductor says: **The only correct production of Iolanthe out of New Fork ts that by the Ford Opera Company.”—Alfred Cel- r ‘The Orchestral arrangement by Prof. J. P. Sousa, of this city. MATINEE THUKSDAY AT 2. ‘Places may be secured at the box office during the day. NEXT WEEK... z ESMERALDA Froni the Madiscn Square Theater. 120 /EMONSTRATIO: ON. — PRACTICAL Lessons in Cookery at 1323 H street n.w. on W! ESDAY, Feb. 21, at2p.m. Chicken a la mo French fried potatoce, ‘creaun us. Cc. Dosovax, 915 5rH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY, 1335 F STREET, OPPOSITE EBBITT HOUSE, Offers at s Great Reduction the remaining part of her COSTUMES, DINNER DRESSES, and is now réceiving SPRING FASHIONS, ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED To. 114-29 ‘My entire stock of HAIR GOODS at Half Price. Not being able to give this department the proper at- tention I conciuded to sell out iny entire stock of La~ dies’ Real Hair Braids, Curls, Puffa, Waves, &c., &c. Convince yourself. "The stock must be sold ‘by the first of next month. CHAS. BAUM, 18-tf 416 7th street. Bazears Banearss: MRS. M. J. HU 1309 F STREET, OFFERS THE ENTIRE STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS AT A REDUCTION OF 20 PER CENT. FOR CASH ONLY UNTIL n FEBRUARY 20TH. Mrs. A, Armstrong, 140 WEST 42p STREET, NEW YORK CITY, Is still AT HER PARLORS, 1407 G STREET, and will cell the remainder of her stock at cost before leaving town. Taking orders nuw for Spring and Sum- mer Costumes. Ladies’ own materials made up. 329-1m Prsaixe ONE CENT PER YARD. PLAITING —— = 4 TWO CENTS PER YARD (Parisian Mode). 902 9th street, corner of I northwest. M RS. Sena Rvprenrr, 608 Nivru Sreaer, Orrosrre Parent OFFICE, has Just opened s large and well-selected assortment of HAMBURG EDGINGS AND INSERTIONS, SWISS EMBROWERIES, MEDICE, TORCHON AND OTHER LACES, "Pleeantlucot NECK RUSFITSO LACE FICHUES, legant line of S NG, I FRING! TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS, HOS! 4 GLOVES tna ANT EMBROIDERY GOODS. STAMPING promptly executed. 4004 qa2 oO» FELLOWS’ HALL. FIFTH WEEK. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK. MATINEE SATURDAY. PROF. CAKPENTER’S PSYCHOLOGY AND MESMERISM. Aamirsion, 25e. and 50c. Matinee, 10and 25c. 119-6t NEW THEATER COMIQUE. ONE WEFK, COMMENCING Tu-NIGHT. ‘The celebrated RENTZ-SANTLEY NOVELTY and WKLESQU:. COMPANY; Mabel Santley, M'lle Ca- ne, Jizz ne, and others in Buriesque Xoea Lee, in her famous Skipping Repe Specialty. Barney Keynoids, Dutch Dan, and J. C. Harrington, Who nerd no introduetion. MALINEES ‘ue-day, Thursday snd Friday; usual Brices. Next week, MACE and SLADE, the world-renowned Pugulists. NEW DIME MUSEUM. THE GREATEST BIL. EVERY AFT: i THI Or, Ghosts and Frien M: i 119 ary onder of the Axe. ‘HE LUCEEN FAMILY, From Faris, the Musical Wonders. Miss RENNER, the charming Tyrolean Vocalist, aud hovts of other Novelties. Admission to ail only 10 cents. WP RE FINEST ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR. FEBRUAR’ 1D, At Congregational Church,—(Goodwill Commandery, E.0.G.C.)—-Mrs. Annie Reemer-Kuspar, Miss Hattie Whiting, of Boston ;Mrs. Nellie McCartee, Misa Mosher, of ne Le a —_ Bernay: eo Or- Ghestra, direct-d by Bernays; Messrs. Ed. Hay. Atlee, Whipple, and Lawrence, (ccompanist), and Liitie May will unite ip rendering an unequaled program. ets, 25 conte. reserved seats, 25 cents extra, sold gt Elie’, $37 Peunsylvania avenne, after Sum. 16th ust. 116-12, 14,16, 17, 20,22 TO-NIGHT! f19-6t oxen: AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. CONTINUED SUCCESS AND LARGE AUDIENCES at THE Rica Tiivsrratep Lecrvnes. ‘TO-NIGHT—TUESDAY—Glimpees of Scotland. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21—Southern Spain and Morocco. Each of these Lectures will be magnificently and pro- faseiy illustrated by meansof the Oxy-Hy drogen Lixht, and the 60 to 70 pictures shown esch evening will be Projected upon a canvas screen of avout 700 square feet. Course ticket, (reserved,) to Include all the lec- fares, $1.50, Scholar's cotime ticket, (reserved,) $1; {oF sither lecture, #0c. ; General ine" € Music Store, 937 Pennsylvania J. 8. VALE, t Elis’ Tue GRAND INTERNATIONAL DOG sHOW AT THE ROLLER SKATING RINK, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 20ru, 21st, 2p AND 23p. OPEN DAY AND EVEN 10 P.M. FOUR HUNDRED DOGS ARF ENTERED, INCLU- DING 51 CHAMPIONS, 1HE LARGEST NUM- BER SHOWN IN THE WORLD. TUESDAY, MUSIC HALL—WEDNESDAY, FEBRU- a0 10, ficketsG0 cents, admitting gentleman aud lady. x Gnas _Esrenrarsuest OF DRAMATIC READINGS BY ‘MISS ADDIE L. NICHOLS AND. DAWES, OF BOSTON, MASS., IC TEMPLE, admission ‘ticket, I5c., or uree ticket and single reserved-ceat THURSDAY AND iG, FROM 9A.M. UNTIL —Benefit to the Washington Chess and Dramatic Entertainment at 8, Dancing MISS IDA PERRY aT SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR SINGING AND By ‘Piano, shortest in ¢xistens at ‘PROFESSOR Dt’ WOLOWSKT'S, 112-1 1116 M street northwest. NO AND ORCHESTRA MUSIC, For Germans Besr Goons Ix Manger AT REDUCED RATES. SILK and PLUSH SUITS, FLANNEL 81 NNEL SUITS, SILK DOLMANS, SILK CIRCULAKS, FUK-LINED CIR- CULARS, RUSSIA CIRCULARS, PLUSH JACK- M. WILLIAN, ‘7Cite Trevise, Paris. 907 Pennsylvania jal2 D OUGLASsS’, NINTH AND. F STREETS, EIGHTH ANNUAL SALE OF LADIES’ UNDERGARMENTS. On MONDAY, Jannary 8, we will begin our eighth ‘annual sale of Ladies’ Undercarments, with 200 dozen thoroughly made and trimmed CHEMISE AND AT 5c. Every garment offered at thi is of our manufac- ture, aid w= cuarantee the wearing quality of the mus- In to be one-third to one-half wreater than thatof any ether muslin made. During the continuance of this sale, special prices will be made on all garm. DOUGL. Jn6 NINTH S1REET. C#® RUPPER?, ‘NOS. 403 AND 405 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. BALE ATTRACTION OF NEW NOVELTIES, IN FANCY WORSTED WORK LER E ER, fo Enbroidery om Linen. "Mammoth oth. A sull ine of Worsted aud Mnitted Gccds, Child’s Bonnets, Embroidered Cloaks, all aizes, and a general outfit for children. : DRAWERS, cx. Germantown and Zephyr Worsted, Gerinan, Spanish, Hungarian Yarns, all colors. Ail kinds Embroidering material cn hand. Stamping promptly executed. of 18S ANN. - HE! M SS ANNIE K. HUMPHERY, 4390 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Moakes CORSETS to order in every styleaud material, and guaran tees fect fit and comfort. Pe et a oy Sa ee en tt ao Tarr and finest Imported aos Patent Shoulder Braces and all Dress Reform Goois. French Corsets and Bustles. The *‘Hercules” Sup- porting Corset, for which Miss H. is special azent, and @ $1 Corset, her own make, that for the price a surpassed. N..—French, German and Spanish spoken. CJ ATTORNEYS. ry), & LaMert, Attorney-at-Law. fT-1m Office, 410 5th street. W*™ & warp, ROBT. H. WARD, ArTonNers axp Examrvens oF Ties, Havine all the abstracts. notes of examinations and information in regard to tities of land in the District of SP'yuble, collected and compiied ‘bx the late Willian H. Ward, ‘and with personal experience of more than twenty years" business association with him, we are pre- pared tp continue his practice in this unportant spe- o Ww ren] {lerke oF assistants are employed to examine the Each ti'le exemined separately and each case given personal attention. Office, “*GUNTON BUILDING,” Rooms 34 & 36. La. ave.,near City Hall. $a27-Im* Hy, * "Att. © Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, 916 F street northwest, ja4-3m* Warner Building. LEN W. COOPER, ATTORNEY, ‘Removed from 434 atreet to 424 Sth street (Judiciary Square.) ig2-2m_ EEPP4 BUNTON, of Vireinia; JEFF CHANDLER, of Missouri. HUNTON & CHANDLER, Attorneys-at-Law, Jil practice in the Supreme Court of the United States; the Court of Claims; the Courts of District of Colun Dia; before the Conimittees of Congress, and the De- partment Otice: Nos. 87, 38 and 39, Corcoran Building, 429-6m NDREW C. SRADLEY,, Se TTORNEY-aT-Law, Moved to Rooms Nos. 10 and 12, Gunton Building, ; No. 472 Louisiana Avenue northwest. d5-6m M. R. Axp WM. REDIN WOODWARD, Rooms Tand 9, Gunton Buildi Estate. Index to County and Georne. 15-5 town HAS, J. GOOCH, C SOLICITOR OF PATEN’ Counsellor at Law and Expert, St. Cloud Building, 9th and F street. Good work, ood references, moderate charges. n27-6m, N. H. MILLER, Attorney-at-Law, ‘Rooms 2 and 4 Gunton Law Building, Louisisna avenne. 0. GWYNN, 507 435 street southwest, DEALER G. CAUDS, PICTURES, FRAMES and ML 2 eques, Palettes, Albums, Easele, Velvet Frames, &c. VALENTINES AND EASTER C, Full Success in Copying Old Pictures. Srartosery Deparruent : or A. BRENTANO & COMPANY, FASHIONABLE ENGRAVERS. ‘Wedding Invitations, Receptim and Visiting Arms, Crests and Monograms ELEGANTLY ENGRAVED. (ards Printed iciz: Mstee, Paper and Envelopes Hla minated and Stampc2 = Bronzos and Plain Colors. AND DINNEB CARDS, 1015 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, © ALARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF MENU n2 SCRAP BOOKS, SCREENS, POCKETS, CAS- Present fork aise R Bien: Cusine any Decorative W Tiesue Paper, Hordern Kinah Cards, Woulessfor hse mas. J. JAY Gol 421 9th stroos See adv. “Ja Ganavir & Cos MATICO CAPSULES Are warranted toeffect a rapid cure in. the most severe Stomach to ail cher Capoutes with quia Condi Soe Py sand vil be found s sateand effective remedy. Gi w22-tukfly SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS, Toe 5. u. pruNswick & BLAKE Co. ‘The most extensive manufacturers of . BILLIARD AND POUL TABLES In the World. H. J. BERGMAN, Manager, $B j-s*ated catalogue sent tree upon application, GPEASDFATHERS’ CLOCKS. Ce A GENERAL, MEETING OF THE STOCK- HOLDERS of the NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIA- TION, D.C., will be he'd on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, 1883, at'7:30 o'clock p.m. at the office of the Association, Room 1, second floor, Vernon Row, corner of Penneyivania avenue and 10th street north- Tnetdiments tothe by-fawn = was #4 UPOR Proposed amen y-lawe. 3A8. 8, EDWARDS, President. GEORGE R. REPETTH, Seo. pro tem, . fe20-tu, th, skw,.4t OTICE 18 HERFBY GIVEN THAT A Fm of the STOCKHOLDERS of the BAR- BER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY, a corporation created under the laws of the State of Weat Virginia, and paving tts principal office i the city of Waanington, D. ©., will be eld at the Mountain View Hote!, Harver's Ferry, West Virginia, at 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, March Gth, 1689, tor the purpose of organizing the of Company, electing a Boar irectorapmdopting by awe, and transacting any other business that susg law fully Le done at a stockholders’ meeting. A. Es BARBER, J, JOSEPH ALBRIGHT, ¥, B. WARR JAMES ARCHBiLD, JOSEPH J. ALBRIGHT, _120-tukf, 20 Corporators. (2g Woopnvrr’s FILE-HOLDERs. WARNING TO INFRINGERS, Notice is hereby given that T am the sole owner of Letters Patent No. 76,287 and No. 76,872 for Improve- ments in Paper Files or File Holders, and that all Paper Files or File Holders embodyiug the features claimed in said Patents, made, sold, or used without my con- sent are infringements, the makers, sellers and users of which are hereby warned of their Mabhuity. My patents cover a lever, clamping devico bearing upon the papers at their center or thereabouts, operat ing in a central slot or its equiva'ent in the base board, and capable of tipping backward without becoming de- tached when drawn to the extremity of said slot, and also side pieces to a Vox provided with such leyer ¢lamp, and ajso the hingeing of the File Board or {0% lower to the Lever Clamp. E. W. WOODRUFF, It 705-707 9th street northwest. (c" GAs FIXTURES! THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CI’'¥ TO SELECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST. PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE, CORCORAN BUILDING, E. F. BROOKS. ce. FOR SALE—TWO ORCHESTR\ CHAIRS, — cfihth row from staxe, for any evening and matinee of Her Majesty's Opera, W. B. MOSES, 7th street and Penneylvania avenue. £10-8:" (ee GAs FixToiEs. 120 GAS FIXTURES. AT REDUCED PRICES, TO MAKE ROOM FOR IM- PROVEMENTS. CALLAND EXAMINE STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING. AML 8. SHEDD, §80-3m. 409 97m Staeer Nontuwesr. (ee FoR saLe— THE STOCK IN TRADE, APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENTS OF THE WELL-KNOWN UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LATE ANTHONY BUCHLY, AB A WHOLE CR IN LOTS TO SUIT, ALSO, FOR RENT, THE STORE-ROOM, WORKSHOPS AND CELLAR, No. 912 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AND STABLE, IN THE USE AND OCCUPATION OF MK. BUCHLY, AS AN UNDERTAKER, AT HIS DEATH. THIS 1S ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE ESTABLISH- MENTS OF THE KIND IN THE COUNTRY, AND PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERTAK- ERS RARELY OFFEWED. FOR TERMS AND FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY TO JAMFS 8. EDWARDS, WILLIAM H. GOODS, Administrators, c. t. 503 D STREETS NORTHWEST, Washington, D. C. {c= NOTICE OF COPARTNERS HIP. Having on the first day of January, 1883, associated with me in the Lumber business iy son, WM. R. Mc- LEAN, 1 desire to thank the citizens of Washington for their patronage for so many years, and respect.ully ask ‘@ continuance of the same for the hew firm. WM. McLEAN. WM. McLEAN & SON offer for sale an assortment of LUMBER such as Building and Jobbing lumber of all kinds; aleo Hard Woods, suchas Mahogany, Wal- nut, Ash. Oak, Poplar, Maple, &c., which they offer for sale at the lowest prices. A’ call ‘respectfully solic- ited at the old stand, northwest corner of 13th and B streets. 117-60" (2S? THE, ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SAN < MIGUEL CONSOLIDATED PLACER MINING COMPANY will be held at the principal office of the Company, No. 1509 H street, in the city of Washing- ton, D.C.. on WEDNESDAY, the 28in day of Febru- srv, 1883, at ten o'clock a.ni., for the election of & Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and the trans- @etion of such other business as may come before the meeting. I. Y. KNIGHT, Secretary, Washington, D.C., February 13, 1883." fel3-law2w GLEN FLORA AND BETHESDA WATERS FRESH FROM THE SPRING, W. C, MILBURN, Pxarwactsz, 15- 1429 Pennsylvania avenne. PURE VACCINE VIRUS FROM NATI ‘or eale . Fickling, Forrest Hal Georgetown; -R. K. Heiphei sting, EDDIE House Drug Store: Z. D. Gilman, 621 Pa. Schiller & Stevens, Nat. Hotel Drug Store; R.B. Ferguson, Cap. Hill; Simms Pharmacy, 14th street snd New York’ avenue. 'j25-lm" we NOTICE. THOS. J. JONES & CO. ‘The undersigned, in pursuance of the requirements of the Revised Statutes, U.8., relative to Linived Cos partnerships, submit the following: 1. ‘the names of special and general partners aré:— Thos. J. Jones, general partner, residing in the city of Washington, and A. ‘T. Matthews, special partner. re- siding in said city. “The amount of ¢ pital contributed by A. T. Matthews, special partuer, is seven hundred and twenty-three dollars, 2. ‘The partuership is {0 be considered commenced on the 12th J: z is te the lath January, 1883, and is to terminate January Witness the following signatures this, Tau 1883, ‘THOS. J," jads-Stawaw eS THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- holders of the ARLINGTON FIUE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY for the District of Columbia, for the election of nine Directors to eerve for the ensuing year, will be held at the office of the Company, 1603 Penney! Yania avenue northwest, SATURDAY. February 24 1883. Polls open at 1 and close at 3p.m. Ja24-dtdbm FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Secretary. (ce BURING THE ERECTION OF THE NEW a eeros fea: 8 over James Creek Canal—M utreet—the ry M care will run the turn- table at the Navy Yards a a Gere ee Js30-1m 3 a ‘H. A. GRISWOLD, President. NEW_ PUBLICATIONS. Tue Moornx Ace, For Manca, IS NOW READY, Boece Pee Cone: Per Annum $1. 60, ‘Send for Our List of MAGNIFICENT CASH PREMIUMS ‘To Getters-up of Clubs. THE MODERN AGE may be had of all Newsdealers, 9 post-paid from the Publisher, on receipt of 15 cents in tan: Ex Deaiers supplied by the News Companies. ‘THE MODERN AGE PUBLISHING CO., 120-3t_ Buffalo, N War Dusx Moor Wacen: ‘We sell the GRANT REVOLVING FILTER, which ta Cheap and easily vielen. The Fotoniae water flow- ing from it ie as clear as a crystal. city, and will supply the ons ian ; HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 817 NINTH STREET. Branch, P street, near Pupont Circle. 120 ‘TIS EVERY M. ‘TO PROVIDE FOR HIS Torrie a ae aed re EOS gapital for the benefit of the F famuilfes inthe event of their early decease: but incet have incomes, ‘Tite gPsclally the cane with cicrkgand ‘anal portion, Si paras Ce yee, Seen eal After he gets his potion, Un widew and ch den wilt Be i i aasgeve Fund Life Asoctation, i509 Hf street, ma & fom f16-In ‘ TO RNIGHT: Menacors = — - and Mantel CLOCKS in Ansecicn: be found WaEEES, 420 1UTH STHRET NORTHWEST. — Ro EGE Ha s0N. SOHN K. 3 CHANCGAL. FELA. AND PiCOH.. BUILD- sees ry Puttin 1. B.—One superb CHIME OLOUE of oo | Hasta aes Ruse, WW, Soe (005th street poriswesk = ja50-1m | nasa” Mang Teim | TAR be” tehnboo ee ‘a WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1883. Telegrams to The Star. THE DUBLIN MURDERS. AN AQOUSED WOMAN OONFESSES. A GREAT CONSPIRACY T0 BE INQUIRED INTO. A MISSOURI RIVER ICE GORGE. IT BREAKS AND DOES MUCH DAMAGE, ee General Foreign News by Cabie, TWO CENTS Washington News and Gossip. Government RecerPTs To-pay.—Internal reve- ue, $230,747.82; Customs, $654,965.91. ‘Tue PRESIDENT has approved the act providing for the erection of a monument to the memory of ‘Major General the Baron De Kalb. Tue District ComMisstoNEnentr.—A delegation headed by Representative Barbour, of Virginia, in the interests of Mr. William H. Clagett for Dis- trict Commisstoner watted upon the President to- day. A petition from the friends of Mr. Jesse B. Wilson presenting his claims for the commission- ership was filed at the White House to-day. It 1s thought that the nomination will be made to- morrow, THE CONGRESSIONAL TEMPERANCE Society held its annual business meeting at the Capitol this morning. The foliowing Officers were elected: President, Hon. H. L. Dawes; vice presidents, Hons. R. &. Vance, G. @. Dibreil, 8. J. R. MeMil- lan, J. A. Anderson and T. J. Henierson; execu- tive committee, Hons. Nelson Dingley, W. T. Hep- barn and W. Browne; secretary, Rev. John W. Chickering. It was vote! to celebrate the semi-centennial anniversary at the Congregational church next Sunday evening. SECRETARY Fo.cer is considered to be improv- Ing, although he fs still quite weak and 1s not able to sit up. The chills and fever still continue, and it is thoucht that he will not be able to re- Sume his work until next week. DeatH oF Rospert A. PACKER—News reached here to-day of the death of Robert A. Packer, of Pennsylvania, at his winter residence near Jack- sonville, Fla. Great sorrow was expressed by the members of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey delegations in Congress. Mr. Packer was the oldest son of the late Judge Asa Packer, and was universally esteemed. Tue TaLLaroosa arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday from New London, Conn. PeRsonaL.—Ex-Represontative Sayler 1s at Wil- lard’s.—Captain George R. Sifcer, of the Revenue Marine service, is at the Ebbitt, with his bride.— Mr. Charles B. Hanford, of this city, who has been traveling for some time as a member of the Staf- ford Tragedy Company, {8 in town.—Thomas A. Edison, of eloctric-light fame, ete., 1s at Willard’s, accompanted by his wife.—Mr. K, F. Buehner, of the Lyn hdurg Gazette, ts ut the Met.o_o.itan. SOCIETY NOTES. Excepting the wives of Justices of the Supreme Court, most ladies who observe Monday as their day at home, received callers yesterday afternoon. On Capitol Hill and at the Navy Yard calling was very general Mrs, Lander was assisted by the Misses Hastings, of San Francisco, Miss Qaldwell and Miss Richardson, and received numerous calls A dainty re- freshment table was spread in the dining room. Among her visitors were most. of those invited to her little pa:ty last Wednesday evening. Mrs. An- gus Cameron, who has closed her very pleasant Teceptions, was making Monday calls. “Mrs. John P. Jones 5 still too ill to received. Mrs. Clemmer was at home to callers, and recelved many who were at her tea last Moaday. Mys, J.W. Foster, of I street, wife of the ex-minister to Mexico and to Russia,’ received informally, Her home 1s one of the most charming of those open on Mondays. Several pleasant excursion parties to Mount Ver- non were given yesterday, the bright sunshine and mild temperature making the day there very agreeable. Mrs. MacArthur chaperoned one party of friends, and Mrs. Burnett and Mra. Bissell were guests in another. A very pleasant party of congenial people were entertained at Mrs. Morrell’s rooms, in Corcoran Bullding, last evening, the chief features being recitations, vocal selections and instrumental $0103 by Mrs. Logan’s class in music, to whom the recep- tion Was given. Among those present were Rep- resentative and Mrs. Simonton, Juige Lincoln of Illinols, Gen. Thomas Nelson, Representative and Mrs. Miller, Miss Minnte Crawford, Representative Atherton, Dr. Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Phil- lips, Colonel ‘and Mrs. Chase, Mrs. L. E. Mitchell, Representative Lewis and daughter, Mrs. J. Un- derhill, Mr. L. E. Phillips, Miss Nellie Johnson and Mrs. Naylor. The Indiana Republican Club give a social re- union to Indiana people and thefr friends to-mor- Tow evening at Masonle Temple. Mr William H. Morrison, of this city, 1s regis- tered at the Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago. He will reach Washington with his bride on Tuesday next. _ Mrs. Representative Houk will return this week to her home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Representative Butterworth, who joined her husband some days since, to remain till the clos® of tue session, 1s at 710 Tith street, and en Joying many soclal’attentions. ne ne THE DOG sHOW. The Exhibition Opened To-day. SOME OF THE NOTED ANIMAIS EXHIBITED—HIGH PRICED DOGS—LADIES’ PETS, ETC. 5 A confusion of canine voices and a crowd of small boys gatherei about the entrance to the akating rink on New York avenue this morning, were the outward signs that the dog show had begun. As the visitor edged his way through the door-way the Babel of sounds seemed to increase, and when he stood at last upon the high plat- form overlooking the saw-dust floor, such a va- riety of barks, and howls and whines arose, that it was rather deafening. The dogs were placed in double rows of boxes that extended the length of the rink, aud as they had no time to make ac- quaintance with eich other or their surround- Ings, they were sending up inarticulate but vehe- ment protests against everything in general, and thelr surroundings in particular. THE DOGS THAT ATTRACT THE MOST ATTENTION are: First, the St. Bernard dogs. Fine large dogs of the smooth skin species, E‘ght of these belong to the Cranman farm in New Jersey. One large, sleepy-looking fellow Is marked “* dangerous,” but does not look so. The collection of 82 dogs form- ing the exhibition of English setters is, perhaps, the most interesting feature of the show to fanciers. Here may be seen the most famous dogs of that kind in this country. The champion Lei- cester, a typical setter, on account of the sym- metry of his form and fineness of his “hair. He has won 80 many prizes that he 1s not in the competition, but {6 13 the intention to present” him with a handsome silver collar before the ex- hibition closes. Then next comes Thundercr, a typical cog of the Laverack breed, and Lee . ‘These three dogs are valued at $10,000 a lece, and a dog man assured a STAR reporter that Tints was not a fancy Price, The black and white dog Don Juan, It 's expected, will press Thunderer for the first prize. There are also the setter dogs belonging to Richard Smith, Edward L. Mills, Miss M. L. Roessle, H. P. De Vol, A. B. Cropley, J. T. Barry and E. W. Byrn, of this city. A $15,000 bog. ‘The collection of Irish setter dogs is very satis- factory and attracts a great deal of attention. Here may be seen such dogs as Berkley, Chief and Biz, the latter being valued at $15,000. The Gor- don setters 1s an interesting class, and so are the fox terriers, the beagles, the fox hounds, the Italian greyhounds; the pointers and the mastiffs. LADIES’ FAVORITES. ‘The eye of the unprofessional will, however, be at once attracted to the kennels of the pug dogs, the spantels and the skyes, For here the taste of the lady owners has been di ed and reclineon silk cushions Dehind Somme ey ots tied back with jaunty rosettes of ribbons. Some of the kennels are lined throughout with red plush and have handsome cushions covered with satin for the favorites to recline upon. ‘The pug dogs, as they are fashionable now, are the most numer. ous, and it Is amusing to gee these little fellows, ‘with their flat discontented looking noses, loling at ease in their luxurious quarters and returning the gaze of the spectators. with a haughty in- pone [eon aristrocrat, Ts eA Charles spaniel ex! y a yO rom Baltimos bas especially luxurious quarters, re WASHINGTON EXBESFFORS, Among the exhibitors of pugs are the fol from this city: Miss Mary. Jabnson, John A. ‘Witmer, me Henry A. Willard, Mra. Samuel Fow- ler, Mra W. P. Costen, Miss Nelle Gibson, D. H. Linden, Mrs. E. K. Golasbosonear ‘#H.N. Barlow, Mrs. W. H. Bayne, Mrs. Benedict. BULLDOGA. | - The part of the show that possesses the fascina- tion that arises from fear ts the'sollection of bull- dogs. Amore repulsive set at Qog3 could hardly be found, and the visitor in them almost feels their teeth entering of his q ‘They have the short upper Np, showing the in a horrible way, and a: hungry way of looking at people that creates the cold shivers. its allen features, compas meary crery'eriegt its sal ‘every Vai of dog and the best spectmensof cach that is ik this country. There were a number of vis- ftors, as well as the owners of at the rink THERE ARE THREE HUNDRED AMD-SUNETY-TWO DOGS entered, of which 9 bi eee oon terricrs, 80 pugs, 5 spaniels, * WHAT CONGR! DOING. Proceedings the Senate To-day. The Senate met at noon. Mr. Hoar, from the committee on the judiciary, reported, with an amendment, the House bill to extend the time for claimants to file their claims under the provisionsof the act re-establishing the court of commissioners of Alabama claims. The amendment provides that every claimant here- after filing his claim shall state and establish to the satisfaction of the court a reasonable cause for his not having presented tt within the time fixed by the act of June, 1882, setting forth the facts which occasioned such failure, ete. The amendment Was agreed to and the bill was passed. Mr. Tabor introduced bills for the protection, promotion, preservation and extension of the forests of the United States, and to provide for a inilitary post in western Colorado. Mr. Johnston called up his resolution, offered some days ago, directing the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish without delay the informa- tion in regard to direct tax sales In certain south- ern states, which was asked for by a Senate resolu- ton passed on the 14th of April last. Adopted. THE TARIFF BILI. qi At the close of the morning business the Senate Fesumed the consideration of the tariff bill. The pending question was on the motion to re- consider the vote by which the duty on green and colored glass botties, vials, demij cut, engraved or painted, and not s vided for. was changed from 30 per cent ad valo- rem to 14 cents per pound. The motion was een to. Ohta moved to make the duty one cent per pount Mr. Beck derounced this attempt to place an enormous tax on every little Jug and bottle and preserve jar used in the country at the demand of @ little squad of men who asked for it on the pre- text of protecting American labor, but really for the purpose of enriching themselves. ‘Mr. Sewell ssid that the glass manufacturers in New Jersey had not made any money for the last 15 yeal Mr. Sewell’s Mr. McPherson, in advocating amendment, remarked that whenever any ques- tion was raised touching the lquor interest the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Beck) at once sprang: to his feet. When whisky was touched the Sena- tor from Kentucky was touched. Mr. Logan said that the German bottle makers had had an agent here all winter, trying to have bottles put on the free list. Mr. Beck, discussing the tax on whisky and his alleged interest in it, said he had never in his life flaugheey than a barrel of whisky at one time. wughter. The motion to make the duty on bottles of the class descrived one cent per pound was lost, Jeaving the rate 30 per cent ad valorem, House of Representatives. Mr. Henderson (of Iilinols), from the committee on military affairs, reported a resolution calling on the Secretary of War for information as to West Point cadets. Adopted. Mr. Bingham (of Pennsylvania), by unantmous consent, offered a joint resolution authorizing Major Wm. Ludiow, corps of engineers, to accept the position of chief engineer of the water de- partment of Philadelphia and giving him leave of absence for two years without pay. Passed. Mr. Cox, of New York, by unanimous consent, offered a jolnt resolution accepting for Congress the invitation of the regents of the Smithsontan Institution to attend the ceremony of inaugura- ting the bronze statue of Professor Joseph Hen: on April 19th next; and providing for the attend ance of 7 Senators and 15 members to represent Congress, Passed. : THE APPROPRIATION BILLS, Mr. Hiscock, chairman of the appropriations committee, moved to go into committee of the whole on the sundry civil appropriation bill, In reply toa question by Mr. Kelley, he expressed the opinion that the bill would not’ occupy more than two or three days; and sald that it would be followed by the deficiency biIL Mr. Calkins, of Indiana, chairman of the elec- tions committee, gave notice that he would (as s800n as the sundry civil bill was disposed of) ask action on the various election cases now on the calendar. Mr. Kelley, of Pennsylvanta, sald that recoz- nizing the importance of the passage of the appro- priation bills in time for action by the Senate, he would not antagonize them; but as soon as they were disposed of he would again press the consid- eration of the tariff bill, in the hope of reaching a result. [Incredulous laughter. ] THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL. ‘The House then, at 12 o'clock, went into com- mittee of the whole (Mr. Kasson, of Iowa, in the chair) on the sundry civil appropriation bill General debate was dispensed with, and the bill was read by paragraphs for amendment. The District in Congress, THE SENATE DISTRICT COMMITTEE. A special meeting of the Senate District com- mittee was called for this morning, but the mem- bers did not put in an appearance. The object of the call was to dispose of some of the business pending before the committee. If the tariff bill 1s out of the way by Thursday a meeting will be held, but while that measure continues to keep Senators up most of each night no committee bus- iness will be done. Capitol Notes, CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS ON THE TARIFF. ‘The republican Senators held a caucus this morning, which was largely attended, notwith- standing the fact that the Senate session contin- ed until after 1 o'clock this morning. ‘The tariff bill was the subject of discussion, the question being as to whether or not the tariff part of the Dill should be abandoned and the internal revenue portion pressed for passage. Mr. Morrill, as in the last caucus, insisted upon standing by the en- Ure Dill, and after considerable discussion he was sustained, only about half a dozen Senators voting for the proposition to abandon the tariff provisions Of the Dill. It was also agreed to sit the bill out to-day, it being understood that the republicans ‘Would facilitate the passage of the measure by re- fraining from debate upon it altogether, THE MEXICAN TREATY, ‘The publication of the text of the proposed treaty with Megico was brought about upon a motion submitted in executive session yesterday by Mr. Voorhees. This motion he alsd supple- mented with one providing that the treaty shall be considered in open session. ‘This remains un- acted upon. REPUBLICAN HOUSE CAUCUS. ‘The republicans of the House will, it 1s under- stood, hold a caucus to-night for the purpose of considering the gituation and determining upon a course to be pursued for the remainder of the session. THE TARIFF BILL AND THE APPROPRIATION BILIS. Although Mr. Kelley, of the ways and means committee, announced this morning that he would call up the tariff bill after the sundry civil appro- priation bill was disposed of,the laughter which ted the announcement was evidence that the louse considers the bill dead and will not have the patience to again consider it, AS soon as the sundry civil bill is passed, which ts probable within the next three days, Mr. Hiscock gave notice that he would call up at once the deficiency appropriation. This will ve only one appro- priation bill—the river und harbor bill—to be passed In the House, There is a general impres- sion at the Capitol that there will be a compro- mise Of some xind on the revenue bills, and that before Congress adjourns a bill reducing internal revenue taxation will be passed. DEFEAT OF THE LITTLE REVENUE BILL, ‘The effort to substitute the bili to reduce inter- Ral revenue taxation for the pending tariff meas- ure in the House yesterday proved a fallure. Judge Kelley made a gallant fight, but the opposition ‘Was too strong. The vote on the motion to sus- nd the rules and pass the bill was yeas 162, nays "—not the necessary two-thirds. An analysis of the vote shows 45 democrats and 117 republicans and greenbackers voting in the aMirmative, and 15 Hee iicans and 8% democrats voting in the nega- ve, : A LITTLE SCENE IN THE SENATE. The tariff continues to excite personalities in the Senate occasionally. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Morrill criticised Mr. Beck, saying the latter never lost an opportunity to attack the tariff commis- sion and some members of the finance committee; that Beck manifested the spirit of John Randoip! Who said he would walk amiletokcka heep. Mr, Beck characteriz-d this as malicious and untrue. Mr. Morrill cast ofl upon the troubled waters by making a partial apology. was revived, and the legality of delivering money orders to agents of lot*ery companies was dis- cussed without any conclusion being reached. No day was fixed for the further tion of the question, ++ —_____. ‘Tne Gates oF THE GROUNDS aT SOLDIERS’ MARINE DISASTERS. Loxpox, Feb. 20.—The steamer Quebec, which arrived at Liverpool yesterday, has been docked. The steamer Glenberate, from Baltimore, bi arrived at Dublin. he landed the crow of th American ship H. 8. Gregory, trom Queenstown to Port Townsend, witch was abandoned 66 inties: West of Fastnet, “The Allan line steamer Bucnos Ayrean has been in collision with and sunk & Steatner off Lamlash, Scotiand. Eleven of the crew of the latter steamer were drowned. TO ATTEND THE CZAn'8"CORONATION. Lonpox, Feb. 20.—A dispatch to the ines trom » Siys the Emperor William wishes tie Crown’ Prince Frederick William to attend the coronation of the czar. THE FRENCH FLAG IN MADAGASCAR. MARsmiLurs, Feb. 20.—Ry the latest mall from Madagascar if 1s learned that the French fag is flying on the northwest coast. Owing to Une fact ‘that the natives are very much Irritated th rime inluister has begged foreign residents of Tama- tave not to venture lato the Interior. Warllke preparations are proceeding at Tamatave. THE SPANISH ELECTIONS. Maprmm, Feb, 2.—The election of members ot the committee of the chamber on tie oaths OIL has resulted entirely in favor of the governinent. SOCIALISTS IN SPAIN, A society of socialists has been’ discovered at Xorez. Several of the members were arrested and a number of documents were selzoa, clearly proving the connection of che prisoners with secret socielics abroad. STAR ROUTE METHODs. Rerdell’s Examination Continued— to His Testimony Over- When tke star route trial was resumed this morning Rerdell again took the stand. Mr. Bliss continued the examination begun by Mr, Merrick last evening, concerning the papers on the various Toutes and the handwriting In them. He first tes- tfed that certain papers onthe Kearney and Kent route were in the handwriting of Jobn R. Miner, Mim HENKLE CONTENDS THAT RERDELL IS NOT A Here Mr. Henkle rose and sald that he desired to enter an objection to the testimony of this wit- ness, 50 faras his cjient was concerned, on the Sround. first, that there had been no order of the court allowing him to go on the stand to testify; secondly, that having pleated “not guilty” and put on ball with the other defendants, It was not competent for him to be put on the stand now asa witness. Mr. Henkle sald thatif he had pleaded guilty before the trial he would then have been a competent witness, Juige Wylte having remarked that the question was one to be settled by authorities and not by argument, Mr. Henkle cited authorities to sustain PERSONATS. his propositions. Senor Posada Herre dent of the hamber Mr. Bliss having asked what authorities Mr. | of deputies, will r political life, tn March, Henkle had to sustain hts point that the fact that | in consequence of old -ge.—-Marshal Bezalue te the witness did not plead guilty before the trial | about to. publish a workon ahe I rendered him Incompetent, Mr. Henkle said he had | war chiefly with a view to det hot the authorities at hand, but proposad to sub. | Metz mit them. He proposed at the proper tme to saan " move to exclude all the testimony of the witness | oxox, PAC TN RRICAN PORK. ‘80 far as his client was concerned. eriin states that the bundesrath has adopted MR. BLISS REPLIRS. a regula tion against American pork. Mr. Bliss sald that he must present his authorl- Uesnow. He referred tothe opinion in what is called the whisky cases, report od In the 97h of Otto, approving such a course as has been followed in the present case, it being held there that the district a tiorney had no righ t:0 make an agreement with the accomplice involving his immunity, but that he had a righ t to put the accomplice on the +t ind, DISQUIRTING. In the landtag, yesterday, Dr, Maybach, mtn ter of public works, stated that the prop | relative to strategic railways on the eastern fron. Uer had no disquieting meaning. FRENCH WORKINGMEN HEARD PROM, Pants, Feb. 2.—A deputation of workingmen yesterday presented a memorial to President ra’s correspondent , g | Grevy protesting agatnst th political Instability relying upon executive clemency. He said he | or France, which, they say, Injures the Intesmas thought they would search in vain fora case | 2 labor, “Tuey declare thee tee oxen ‘where an accomplice was considered incompetent asses Of as a witness for the reasons stated by Mr. Henkle. Mr. Henkle said he had not intended to bring on the argument of the case this morning, but only to reserve his point. “You can’t take the chances,” said Judge Wylie, “of the evidence belng in your favor, and ihen when you find itadverse, move to strike it out.” Mr. Henkle proceeding with his remarks, argued that it was unjust to admit the testimony: of Rerdell under the circumstances. The witness, he said, was presumed to be in confidence of his co-defendants up to the time that he deserts them and takes the stand against them, and it Was an abuse of justice to admit his testimony. Mr. Henkle having proceeded to argue that the court was a party in admitting the testimony, and Was under an implied obligation to recommend immunity : a the condition of affairs complained of are Ue tole eration shown pretenders and the over-pllancy towar ds foreign powers. — ‘The Dublin Murder Conspiracy. THR PRISONERS IN COURT AGAIN TO-DAY. Dvsuix, Feb. 21.—The prisoners charged witt murdering Lord Frederick Cavendish nud ME, Burke, were again brought up to-day to hear the tormai reading of the depositions taken in the case, which Was necessary before their committal for trial was completed. “0. 1." Lonpon, Feb. 20.—The Centrat News says the p> lice are convinced that the man known as “No. a* is Gen. McAdaras,who was In Londonon Saturday. THE WOMAN IN THE CARE. Mrs. Byrne has arrived in Dublin. She = amined at the castle thts morning, and will charged in the police court this ‘alternoon wisi being concerned in a treasonable conspirac; A GREATER CONSPIRACY TO BR INQUIKED INTO. Lonpon, Feb. 20.—The Pall Mall Gazette saysitt is stated that the government will open at Dubiim castle on Friday ‘an Inquiry into a conspiracy gt much wider area and of more destructive alm than that of the murder society MRS. BYRNE MAKES A FULL CONPRESIO! It is reported that Mrs. Byrne has made a tal confession of all she knows concerning the Wopk Of the assassins. Several arrests are expected: be made on the strength of her information. Fleod Disaster on the Missouri River, RUSH OF AN IMMENSE ICE GONGE—A TOWN SUB MERGED—A GOVERNMENT TUG CRUSH Sr. L eb, 20.—Information frou SLC Mo., 18 to ‘the effect that. an Immense ice came rushing down the Missourl river yeste morning on a high and rapidly renning volume of water, Which overflowed the tow bottom Lat posite St. Charles, and almost submerced litde town of Brotherton. The government tug E ectra was crushed by the tee, and nearly all We xoverntuent work for the improvement of naviga= tion at that point was swept away. The St Charles car works on the river bank, with the vale uable dock bullt tuto the river, wi troyed. The railroads in this vicinity are getting in good shape again, ana sci Ume ts about resumed, The Ohio River Fa Crxcrxwati, O., Feb. 20.—The river commenced falling again at 11 o'clock last nicht, and at 4 o'clock Unis moruing was 38 feet 4 Lucues, and falling half an inch hour!: Through Travel Between Boston and Washington PHItapetrata, Feb.29.—It is officially announced by the Pennsylvania railroad company that train service between Boston and Washington, with through passenger cars and Pullman sleepers, has been re-established. The transfer steamer Mary~ land, which has been thorongily overiauled, is again In service on this route. Serious Hesults of an Altercation im Texas. JUDGE WYLIE 8AID he was not conscious of any such obligation. He Tehearsea the circumstances under which Rerdell had taken the stand and his ten‘er of himself as a witness, Mr. Ingersoll announcing that for his Part he had no objection. “We don’t think,” said Mr. Ingersoll, “that it is Worth while to object to It. There’s not much of it, anyhow.” ‘he examination, the court sald, had continued for several days, and it was entirely too late to raise the objections made by Mr. Henkle. Even if it were not too late the objections could not be sustained. He had no doubt that the court had Power to refuse to permit an accomplice to be ex- amined, but that was a power rarely exercised. The court, however, was not likely to take the Prosecution out of the hands of the proper officers and decide what evidence was needed and what was not. The witness was on the stand by per- mission of the court, which was equivalent to an order of the court, and the government could pro- ceed with the examination of the witness. Mr. Henkle noted bis exception. THE WITNESS IDENTIFYING PAPERS. ‘The witness continued to identify the hand- writing of papers on the Kearney and Kent routes. Mr. Bliss next took up the St. Charles and Greenhorn route, proving the handwriting In different papers. ‘From this route he proceeded to others. The time until recess was consumed in the identification of papers, AFTER THE RECESS, when the witness took the stand, he complained to the court that he had been chilled by sitting in the cold, had a severe headache, and would like to be excused for the remainder of the day. He Mnally assented to a suzgestion by Mr. Bliss to go on with the proving of papers, Mr. Bilss making a statement showing that he was about half through with testimony of that character. The witness then proceeded with the identification of papers. Dorsey’s Account With Brady. THE ENTRIRS MADE BY RERDELL AGAINST “WM. SMITH”—WHAT DORSEY’S CHECKBOOK sHows, &c. After Tae Star's report of the star route trial closed yesterday there was consllerable argu- ment as to the notice rerved on the defend- ants to produce ors2y’s account books and checkbook referred to rdell. Judge Wylie decided that the notice was sufficient and that the books no! having been produced Rerdell could be examined as to their contents. The witness sald there were four charges made to “Wm. Smith.” The first one was $18,000. He could not give the order in which the other three were made, but there was one of $5,000, one $6,500 and another $7,500. He thought the entries were all in his (the witness’) handwriting. fn pursuance of Dorsey’s instructions he took the stub books and went over the checks. Where he found checks charged to “mail” he footed them up and trans- ferred the entries to the books, by Dorsey’s direc- tions, charged to “Wm Smith-” These checks were those of one day only—the day Dorsey and Rerdell visited Middieton’s bank and the Post OMice department. ‘The witness was examined further as to different passages in the affidavit he made at Dorsey's solicitation, retracting state- ments made tn the interviews with Messrs. Mac- Veagh and James, and he swore to the falsity of the statements in the affidavi. At the time witness made the affidavit Dorsey said: Rerdell, if you do that I will make it all right with you. *[ stopped him there,” con! the wi and oy u GaLvesTox, Tex., Feb. 20.—An altercation took place yesterday between Charles McDonald, son of the postmaster, and Henry Turner, which re- Sulted in the latter ’betng shot through the bowels, While McDon ald was seriously tajured by being beaten with an iron poker. —————— A Freight Train Wrecked and in Flames, Dansvry, Conx., Feb. 20.—An empty engine, and tue freight train on the Danbury & Norwalk railroad, coliided haifa mile below the depot at 1:30 o'clock this moraing. A tank of oll on the freight exploded, enveloping the train in flames. ‘The main track Is Dlocked and cannot be cleared before noon. No one was seriously hurt. The night mall bags from York were burnei. Revolt at Sing Sing Prison. Srve Sina, N. ¥., Feb. 2).—To-day 80 men in the shoe-shop at Sing’ Sing prison refused to work, and they have been locked up. The 42 men who were locked up yesterday are still nm their cells. More trouble 1s anticipated this afternoon. By prompt action violence has been prevented 80 far. New Yor, Feb. 20—The Delaware, Lackawane na and Western railroad company's Stockhulders to-day elected the following officers for the ensu- ing year: Samuel Sloan, president; Fred, F.Cham- bers, secretary; Fred. H. G.bbens, treasurer; sald: “Money couldn’t buy me to do that. ere | managers, John I. Blair, George Bliss, Per R was no money consideration.” ‘The witness testi- | Pyne, Wm. Walter Phelps, Wilson G. ‘hunt, Ben- fled that the words “schedule 18 hours,” in a petl. jamin G. Clarke, E. W. Holbrook, Eltas 8. Higgins, ton on the Kearney ana Kent route,and all of the | Jay Gould, Sidney Dillon, Russell Sage, Win. E Writing in two aMdavits on the same route was tn | Dodze, jr., Edgar S. Auchipcloss and Abdrew T. Miner’s handwriting. Miner had signed the name | McClintock, of J. M. Peck to one affidavit. In another aMdavit the name of Peck was signed by 8. W. D.rsey. ‘The witness identified other papers on the same route on which Miner had wi the signature of, fh ie are th 0 ed until ur journs . The col en adj until to-day. District Government Affairs. INFORMATION FOR TAX PAYERS. ‘The general and personal tax for the year end- ing June 30, 2883, can be paid during this month with a penalty of 6 per centum only added to the first half thereof; but tax payers delaying beyond the last of this nt month will have an addi- Uonal 2 per centum added. COMMISSIONS TO MILITIA OFFICERS. In response to a citizen who asks that commis- sions may be issued to officers of a military com- pany to which he is attached, Commissioner West Sere, ae cern Se authority to act in the matter, as the sialon ~~ SS ee gow ponnsd who, w, 1s authoziz “appoint and com: Inlstiow tne proper officers for the same.” TWENTY-TWO POLICEMEN a as Sages By direction of the Commissioners, the police Heutenants have the names’ of twenty- two men in their several precincts whom they deem ineMicient for police duty. In most cases these men have the best days of their lives yiags tetas op ind there is nothing against their characters a8 good citizens, ‘NONE BUT ARLE-BODIED MEN EMPLOYED. Mrs. Lee, who claims to have from Congress the annual appropriation of $20,000 arvot the ity, was atthe District buildings ern part of the city, was at the foany, rag inst the discrimination of employing none bul ing and able-bodied men to perform labor on that work. She states that the original purpose was to make this a charity, Instead of ich it is regarded by the engineer departnent of the District as all other tions made for the im nt of the city, the disbursements are made on that basis. appealed,so she states, from Liuet.Greene to Engi- neer Commissioner Lydecker, and he sustained Lieut. Greene in bis position, that none but sound and able-bodied men, who could an hon- est day’s work, can be employed on the PERMITS TO BUILD. A Fatal Railrond Accident, Sr. Lours, Mo., Feb. 20.—As the Texas express train on the Iron Mountain raliroad was turning asharp curve into ir street last night, the 4 engine left the track and dashed into the stove foundry of Bridge, Beach & €0., breaking a hole 38 : feet square in the bullding. Tile baggage car was Dadly damaged. No other car left the track. Wa. Smith, a fireman had his arm broken, and Richard Garvey, a boy, who jumped on one of the cars te catch a ride, Was futally wounded. None of the passengers were hurt. Vanderbilt Not 11. New Yor«, Feb. 20.—There is no truth in the story published here this morning that Wm. {anderbilt was dangerously til. He 1s at his ofee this morning attending to business. —s——— Six More Victims of the Dinmond Mime Disaster. Brarpwoop, Itt, Feb. 20.—Six new added to the list of those killed in the mine disaster, m: ‘60 in all. Itis feared the number may vet 100. The new names are: A Star reporter asked Mr. J. W. Thompson, the chairman of the citizens’ committee, this morning, what he thought of the disappearance of Mants, He replied: a FY 83 H is a tai : 5 tH i H ied A i ‘not,