Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1883, Page 1

THE PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferthwest Corner Penasyivania Ave. and 11th 8t.,57 The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Swe Frexrec Stax fe served to mbserihers tn the ‘4 on own acconnt, at 10 cents per werk, or 44 cents per month. Cores at the counter d centresch, By mai ‘pad—50 ite @ mont Stan fe. uments Be aaa {Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C..a8 ecbond-claas mail matter] - =e ‘Tue Wrexiy Stan—published on Friday—$l a year, p ‘Six mouths, 50 cente. G2 AN mail mbecripti it be paid in advance: Reparer sent loncer that paid or, Pater of advertising made known on spplicati EVENING STAR. | Che VV 61—N® 9,357, WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1883. - TWO CENTS. - INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR Awvervrste—*th pase. Arronerr: 5th page. Avertiow Sate«—7th and Sth pages, Boarpixo— 4th vace. Booxs, &e.—Sth pase. Busnerse Crraxces—4th paz. Orr Itews- *th pare. Gourrny Kear Estate—4th page, Drarus— Sth pace. Dextiernr—6th page. Dry Goons 3d Epvcationar 6th pags. Exovrsions—8th page. Fasrcy Supriies—6th page. Frxaxcrat—7th pace. For Rexr (Kooms)—4th pagx, Fer Rexr (Houses)—4th paze. Fer Rest (Miscellaneous)—4th paza, SPECIAL NOTICES FIRST CO-OPERATION BUILDING ASSO: cla’ N OF GEORGETOWN. Be governed by the experience of the past, and keep tn mind that the above hated Assotiaton Ia the Only common sense and equitabie plan. D SERIES NOW OPEN. SDAY in each month at Dashaway , corner High and Prospect stroeta. It ‘i ES. A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GEORGF- oa TOWN CATHOLIC HIBERNIA SOCIETY wilt beheld at their Hall, THURSDAY EVENING, April 19, at 7:00 o'clock #harp. By order. ia , J. G. MAYS, Recording Secretary. (oe, FIRM OF HELLEN & NICHOLSON, SF" Real Extate “nd Insurance agents, 1422 New York avenue, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, WM. F. HELLEN, ICHULSON. AUG. A. The business will be continue? at the same pigoa by Wm. F. Hellen. apts. 3t BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE Fox Sate (Miscellaneous)—4th page. For Baie (Houses)—4th page, ERs TLEWES's Goons—5th page. Horrrs—4th pax: BKovrervnsien th page, Lavir®’ Goons —Sth pace. Leer axp Fousp—4th page. Maniacs Sth page. Money re Loax—4th pagan. Menreat, &c.—Tth pace. New Pustications—tst page. PEnsoxat—4th pas: Piaxoe axp OnGasi PROFESIONAL. Proposars—4th psi Rartxoans— 6th page. ferar Pre: rers—5th page. Brewing Macsrnes—5th page, BrECIAL Notices —Ist page. Srecrartirs. 6th pace, Sreawens, ko—6ih pace. 0th pare. ‘h page. c.—8th page, 1p)—4th pace. : D (Situations)—4th page. Ath pare, 4th paze. mus)—4th page, th nase. ou axD Cc ‘EW PUBLICATIONS. _ Ja PUBLISHED —""TH PROBATE LAW OF ISTHICL OF COLUMBIA, A comp: Law aud Orphans’ Court Pra tors. guardians and business | ene WM. H: DENNIS, New ton, D, apis." SE, ROBINSON, PARKER & co., $19, 8. E. Con. Trm axp D.Sts, ENTIRE NEW STOCK or ian Institution announeca that the Unveiling the Statue of Joseph Hery, xrese from W. W. Story, will take place on the Smithsonian grounds, THUKSDAY, April 19th, at4 o'clock p.m. I. Music, Marine Bana. . AL Hodge, D. D. lef Justice Waite. Unveiling the Statue. ¥. Music. VI. Oration.” YH. Music. - Philharmonic Society, President Noah Porter. -Marine Band, The ceremonies will be under the charge of Gen. O. M. Poe, U.S. Army. ‘The pubiie are invited to attend. DETER PARKER, JOHN MACLEAN. WM. T. SHERMAN, Executive Committee. SPENCER F. BAIR t See GOV. JOHN P. § HN, OF K al lecture under auspices of Womau’ Union FRIDAY EVENING, April 27th, in Congrega- tional Church. ‘Tickets, 25 conta, at Temple Hotel, 606 Vth street. iteserved kexts at Ellis’ Music Store, 25 cents additional. 14-61 (8, AN ADJOURNED STOCKHOLDERS’ M in E tion, ig of the C rlant busiiess, For suvecription to ‘Mechanic joxdard. cor. King & Son, King & ‘atonal Bank. and JOth streets, K street. 2 16th ktreet. nas Dowling, cor. 11th street and Pen 4-40" RDINAND KiN NEW ISSUE OF STOCK. ave, Secret: EQUITABLE Co-operative Builuing Association. Subscription books are now oyen for the fifth issue. Monthiy payments are per share. $1,000 tn full advanced on each share. At thts date the total onthly et to members spaying for i Ke.» 18 $225, 500. mation wi be f engrav' Printing Ofte ston Gas Offic! uitural Department. th and D si HH. iwomvr: Chas! B. Bar Ben). F: & My ~.Cor. Geo. W. Ficher 3. Whit ferron D. Rittenhouse J.D. Free Jr 917 Office hours, 8:30 a.m, to 4:3) pom. MEN AND Boys CLOTHING, ar PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL, SPRING OVERCOATS A Sreciatty. ROBINSON, PARKER & CO., Wh1E-Im $19.8. F.Cor. 7th and D &ta, (Up ereesaey PRESCRIBED BY THE FACULTY ND REFRE3HING FRUIT LOZENGE ‘ONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS, HEADACHE, CEKEBRAL CON- GESTION, Ete. Prepared by GRILLON. Sole Proprietor, Tharmacien de 8 fe 5 Facuite de Paria, 27 rue Kambuteau, Paris, EXDIEN GRILLON Tamar—unitke Pilly and tne uenal purza- tives—te axreeatie to take, and never pro- euces irritation. Bold by al! Druswiste. Jal3-e&w,gm.10 WO MAKE Roost FoR O7HEL GooDs, WE ARE CLOSING OUT AT LOW PRICES A lot of cide and ends in the way of Portsble and Brick Bet RANGES. A few Secoud-band RANGES UBES to Feil cheap. EDWARD CAVERLY & Co., 1425 New York avenue, (p> FIREMEN’s INSUKANCE COMPANY HAVE REMOVED To THER NEW BUILDING. Corner 7th etreet and Loujgiana avenue northwest. ARE ISSUING POLICIES on REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY as LOW AS ANY FIRST-CLASS COMPANY. some For Rent, all front; heated by steam; Otis ele ap7-2w. ge Lumen. LUMBER WHITE PINE, MAHOGANY, YELLOW PINE, WALNUT OAK AND AS#, CH: RRY, OF ALL KINDS. POPLAR, Ero. AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. Our facilities for the Jobbinz trade are unequaled. Estimates promptly furnished at WM. McLEAN & SO: 13th street northwest. corner B street. apé PLEASE CALL AND EXAMLN. CORCORAN BUILDIN no Se GAS FIXTURES. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THELATEST DESIGNS SLATE MANTELS, LATROBE FURNACES, RANGES AND Gk PLUMBING, TINNING. And all Jobbing promptly done. SAL 8. SHEDD, 409 9vm Staeer Nortawest. FLORA AND BETHESDA WATERS SH FROM THE SPKING, E. F. BROOKS. TES, mu W. C. MILBURN, Puansactsr, 1429 Pennsylvania avenue, f5- Y Cy a. msnayees, arncurte WASHINGION, D, apTl-wielm® 149 3 W anse J. Ke DERDINE, TILE WARSROOMS, “York avenue. 1820 PENNSYLVANIA AVENU E NORTHWEST. Plain, Glazed sud En Tes for Mantels, Pacings, aplt-tin —_ the, Vestibules, Conservatories tk Hall Floors, os Vases, Cusims axp b Isserestixe Diseray Or WALL PAPER. AMERICAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH, At the New Extablishment, 913 F Si NORTHWEST, Just Opened by LOUIS A. DIETE GERMA: Who bars to introduce himself in this city through a public exhibit of his many odd and peculiar destne in SIDE WALL AND CEILING DECORATIONS, Equal in Variety, Price aud Style of Execution to any house in OF of wk. Quaint Freueh Pat- ferns, dainty English . Leather Lnitations. fact all erades of pay ‘st to the most inex BUSTIC WOOD VASES, CHAIRS, SETTEES AND HANGING BASKETS. GARDEN HOSE, &. 2 : HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. — 507 Prereze 507 Gro, ¢. GWY: 07 44 STREET S.W. Full success in Copyine Old Family portraits. apé Faawes. SJ aranese SCROLLS, FANS, ETC., and Decorative Ptetures. 3. Jay Goud, 421 9th et. mh26 Bazoarss ar Mears NIBS*, pensive. Frese Paiuting executed y EMMARI QUSKILEY. LOUIS A. DIETER, 913 F SIREET NORTHWEST, And 30 N. Howard Strect, Baltimore. all-2w Srattoxery D PARTMENT or A. BRENTANO & COMPANY, FABHIONABLE ENGRAVERS, Wedding Invitations, Reception and Visiting Cards, Anus, Creste and Monograms ELEGANTLY : ENGRAVED. Cords Printed from Plates, Paper and Envelopes Hlu- minated and Stamped in Bronzes and Fiain Colors, A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF MENU AND DINNER CARDS, L Washington News and Gossip, Governext Recerrrs To-pay.—Internal reve- nue, $287,839.45; customs, $749,662.77, ARMY CHANGes.—Capt, Charles C. MacConnell, 5th artillery, has been placed on the retired list of the army.on account of disability, This retire- “ment promotes First Lteut. Samuel M. Mills, now on duty in the signal office, tobe captain, and Second Lieut. Wm. R. Hamilton to be first’ Meu- tenant, Navar Orvers.—Ensign Louis Duncan ordered for instruction in torpedo service at Newport, R. L, on the 30th inst. ; Cadet Engineers Albert W. Stahl and Arthur J, Woods to duty in the dranghting Toom of the bureau of steam engineering; Ensign H.J. Hunt detached from the lato Rodgers and placed on waiting orders; Lieut. A. N. Woodhams ordered to coast temporary duty on the coast su: vey; Surg. HJ. Babin ordered to the marine ren- dezvous at New York; Surz. ‘A. Bright de- tached from the naval hospital, Mure Island, May 10, and placed on waiting orders; Surg. Dwight Dickinson from the marine rendezvous at New York and ordered to the naval hospital, Mare Island, May 10; Mate A. B. Bashford granted leave | until May 15th next, and’ then detached from the Tullapansa and placed on waiting orders; Ensign Albert Gleaves granted leave until July 1st next. THE NaVat Inspectors av NoRFOLE.—The board of U. 8. naval inspectors arrived at Norfolk yes- terday to tnspect the condition of the U.S. steamer Pinta, and tt 1s almost a certainty that she will bo pronounced unfit for the trip to Alaska. The board was received with a salute from the frigate Franklin, — Chief of the Bureau of Construction ‘Theodore Wilson and Naval Constructor Enllip Hickborn, of the Philadelphia yard, also arrive Posr OFFICE PRoMoTioNs.—The following pro- motions have been made in the Post Office depart- ment: George A. Howard, of Tennessee, promoted to class 2 ($1,400), vice John W. Hagan, deceased; George W. S:ngisér, of Pennsylvania, promoted to class 1 ($1,200), vice Howard; Samuel Grigg, of Towa, appointed to class $1,000, vice Singiser. CLERKS In the Treasury department, whose ser- vices can be dispensed with, will be allowed to leave the department at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of witnessing the un- Yeiling of the Henry statue. REPRESENTATIVE CALKINS, of Indiana, 1s In the city. He 18 one of those who have been men- toned in the newspapers as displeased with the appointment of Judgé Gresham xs Postmaster General. ‘To a Stan reporter to-day Mr. Calkins sald: “All of the republican leaders In {ndlana halled with the Iiveltest satisfaction the selec- Mon of Judge Gresham as a Cabinet minister, He isa man ot more than ordinary ability; was a brave soldier and will administer the trust con- fded to him with ability and integrity.” Goxp, Si.veRr axp NOvEs.—The statement of the U.S. Treasurer shows gold, silver and U. 8. notes in the Treasury to-day, as follows: Gold coin and bullion, $186,164,799; silver dollars and bullion, $108,51 Tractional silver cotn, $27,950,802; U.S. Hows, $144.587,042; total, $367,213,458." Certitleates, 4.58703: outstanding—Gold, $47,176,900; silver, $71,893,741; currency, $9,175,000, PERSONAL —Senators Hill, Plumb, Ransom and Vest were registered in New York last night— Representative Cassidy lett for his home in Nevada to-day, Mrs. C. remaining here for some Ume lengr.——Chier Clerk Young, of the Depart- ment of Justice, has returned from Philadelphia. Naval Lieutenants Casey and Nicholson are rived in New York from Europe yesterday.— Senator Harrison ts at the Riges.—Ex-Senator Conover, of Florida, 1s practising medicine in Phil- adelphia, at the office of the Murine hospital, and expects to return to Florida next year, and settle down as a physician and surgeon.—Col, Wm. Wall, of this city, who his been in Europe for some time, arrived in New York yesierday. Senator Aldrich 1s at the Ariington.——MI Dawes, the daughter of Senator Dawes, decided that Pittsfleld ought to have a public park, aud plan and used pen and tongue so per- che town has voted in favor of the » Tucker 1s in the city, May, of New York, tormerly weil known here, 1s {n town on a short visit. Crowded Condition of the Treasury Building. MEASURES OF RELIEF RECOMMENDED BY THE COM- MITTEE ON RE-APPORTIONMENT. ‘The committee appointed to re-apportion space in the Treasury department for the purpose of affording relief from the present crowded condition of some of the bureaus, after recommending a number of transfers to afford temporary rellef, the princtpal being the transfer of the solicitor and register to smaller rooms, as heretofore mentioned in THe Srar, call attention in Particular to the poor ventilation and crowded condition of the old part of the building. Tho rooms are badly vent!lated,and unftt for office use, but the crowded condition of other portions of the building renders rellef from these conditions at the present time Impossible without the removal of one or tore ofices from the bullaing, which cannot be done without the consent of Congress. The committee suggest, therefore, that the matter be brought to the attention of Congress with a. view of securing authority to hire suitable accom- modations in buildings adjacentto the ‘Treasu buliding, for one or more bureaus. In this conne ton itis also suggested that the life-saving service, the lght house board, and the mint bureaus, all or elther of them, might be thus ac- commodated with decided increase of facilities for proper and rapt dispatch of the public business. Another method of relief, and of economy as well which cannot be realtzed immediately, but should Not be lost aight of, 1s the reconstruction of this portion of the building, making rooms to jar- monize tn dimenstons, light, and Ventilation ith the rooms in the other corresponding parts of the building. és —————— The Statue to Joseph Henry. FULL PROGRAM OF THE UNVEILING CEREMONIES TO-MORROW. ‘The exercises attendant upon the unvetling of the statue to Prof. Joseph Henry in the Smith- sonlan grounds will be held to-morrow afternoon ginning at 4 o'clock. The invited guests will meet in the lecture room of the National museum and will proceed in the order printed In THe Sran of last Friday to the platform erected near the statue. The Marine band will head the processton and will render the selection “Transit of Venus,” by Sousa, during the march from the hall to the platform. Upon the arrival at the platform, and atter the audience has been seated, the full Marine band will render Handel's Hallelujah chorus, Prayer will then be offered by Rev. A. A. Hodge, DD. An address wil be made by Chief Justice Waite, who will unveil the statue. ‘The Philhar- monic’ society, consisting of 150 volces, accom- anied by the Marine band, will render the chorus he “Heavens are Telling,” from Haydn’s oratorio of the Creation. The oration will then be deliv. ered by President Noah Porter, of Yale college. Selection by the Marine bon d, entitled “The tri umphal march.” by Meyerbeer. The Philhar- monte society will be assisted by members from the Washington Operatic association, the Rossini and C. C. Choral societies, the Washington Sw n- erbund and Germanta Meennerchor. Prof. F. Wid- dows, Frank Wilson and M, Koechling are the spe- cial committee on music. The ceremonies will be Under the charge of Gen. O. M. Poe, U. 8. A. Gen. Poe has anpointed Dantel Leech, J. D. McChesney, and Geo. S. Hobbs assistant marshals. + District Government Affairs. PROGRESS OF POLICR REORGANIZATION. On the recommendation of Major Dyr, of the police denartingpt, Acting Sergeant D. H. Teeple ‘was, at hls own™tequest, reduced to second class private. He was subsequently appointed sanitary officer, vice Connell, resigned. Edward W. Boss ‘Was appointed ambulance driver in place of E. C. Weeden, resigned. James A. Smith, second class private, was appointed acting sergeant in place of D. H. Teeple, reduced to class two and appointed sanitary office. James Vier was recommended a special patrolman without pay trom the department, & do duty at the Northern market house. PERMISSION TO LAY G48 MAINS. The request of tne Washtaston Gaslight, com- y asking permission to lay mains on Massa- Bhasetts ‘avenue, between @st and 22d streets; O street, between ‘20th and @ist streets; W st between 18th and 14th streets, has been gran’ by the Commissioners, upon the report of the superintendent of lamps, who stat that there Were no gas mains in the section referred to, and THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL NEARLY CLOSED. ‘The Testimony All In—loney ‘Transac- tons of Walsh and Brady. Amn. WILSON OBJECTS TO A QUESTION AS TO WALSE’S HAVING TRANSACTIONS WITH BRADY AND ARGU- MENT ENSUBS—WHAT MR. BLISS WANTS TO.PROVE. When the star route trial was resumed this morning Mr. Merrick had the crier call for John A. Walsh. The name was called, and in a few minutes Mr. Walsh made his way through the spectators to the witness stand Mr. Bliss began the examination by asking, “Mr. Walsh, did you ever have any money transactions with Thomas J. Brady?” “T object,” sald Mr. Wilson. WHAT MR. BLI88 PROPOSES TO SHOW ABOUT MONEY PLAORD ON BRADY'S DESK. Mr. Bliss referred to Brady’s denials that he ever had had any money transactions with Walsb. They proposed to show that ofe A. H. Brown, after the passrge of the star route deficiency bill, submitted to James B. Price a subscription paper, containing a lst of contractors Who had contrib- uted to the fund for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Cie, of the bill, and 000 was charged that paper against Price, which he refused at the time to pay; that at that time ratiroad building in Colo- rado and New Mexico were taking up Price’s routes and leaving him with useless stock upon his hands; that he was therefore anxious to se- cure a contract, applied to Brady, and told him that if he would give him a temporary contract on the Socorro. and Silver City route he (Price) Would then pay the $5,000 assessed against him. Shortly afterwards Brady made an order giving him the temporary contract asked: for, and allow- ing Price over £41,000. Upon this Mr. Price placed in an envelope and laid on Brady’s desk two postal, drafts ror $2,500 each on the Indianola and ‘orpus Christ route, and that thereafter the draits in question were passed by Brady to this witness, and Brady recetved credit forthem. He expected to show these facts by Walsh. So far as Walsh was concerned in them, and go far as Price was concerned, he made the Offer on the Dasis of & sworn statement made by Price, and now in Possession of the government, and’ would show them by Price, who was ready to testity. Hol’ Wil be here to-day,” interrupted Mr. Mer- Ick. BRADY'S $10,000 DEPosrT. Mr. Bliss, continuing, said they alo proposed to show that Brady requested the witness to deposit for him a certain sum of money im the office of Hatch & Foote, his brokers in New York, in con- Sequence of which the witness theré” deposited $10,000. He made this offer as contradicting Brady’s statement that he had never had any Money transactions with Walsh; and also his statement that he had never seen ‘THE 80-CALLED PRICE DRAFTS. This offer provoked an argument, in which Mr. Wilson took the {nitlative. He argued that it the statements were true the matter was collateral and brought out on cross-examination of Brady. He sald that ff this matter was gone into it would involve the trial of tho question whether Brady ever had anything to do with these Price dratts, and whether or not this fund referredto was not a fund raised by the contractors alone to pay thelr expenses in a congresstonal investigation, in which they were largely interested. ‘MR. MERRICK REPLIED, holding that as Brady had denied the whole con- versation testified to by Walsh In his examination in chief, and his indebtedness to Walsh, the pros- ecution could rebut by showing that the facts upon which the ccnversation was aueged to, have been based were true. Heheld thet the rules of evidence were after all but the rules of common sense, and he held that If this evidence would throw any light on Brady’s motive 1a. swearing as he did, or tended to show that he-hud tested to Save himself from the penitentiscs, it should be given to help enlighten the jury, JUDGE WYLIE GArD the object of rebutting evidence was to meet the case made by the defense. The object of this appeared to be to mect the deutals of Brady. ‘This matter was collateral, and if Brady had testi- fled untruly they could not contradict him. Evi- dence as to these drafts were offered ih chief, but excluded because they had no coanection with the case being tried. AS to !mpeacbing Brady's testi- mony, if these Price and Peterson @ratts were con- nected with the charge in this indictment, they might contradict him, but as they had noconnection with the charge, they could not rebut by contra- dicting him. “He would therefore overrule the offer. Judge Wylle concluded the delivery of his opinion about 12 o'clock. THE TESTIMONY ALL IN, “Well, your honor,” sald Mr. MePrick, immedt- ately, ‘that closes the government's rebuttal.” “So far as my clients are concerned,” said Mr. Henkle, “we have nothing further to offer.” Ater'some consultation Mr. Carpenter. for the Dorseys, and Mr. Wilson, for Mr. Brady,announced that they were through. Now,” sald Judge Wylle, “comes the important Part—the talk.” A DISCUSSION AROSE as to when and in what manner the prayers should be offered, and the instructions as to law given by the court, Mr. Bliss suggested a recess until Friday to allow time for preparation for the arguments on law points. Judge Wylle,in commenting upen the custom. of agreement upon prayers, said he could remem- ber when he was a member of the bar here that distinguished counsel would sometimes occupy three or four days in discussing the law of a case involving nothing of a greater value than a hois» In a case that has taken more than four months in the investigation of the evidence the questions of fact to be decided by the jury were more in num- ber and greater tn inagnitude than the questions of law. During the progress of trial many questions of law had been passed upon tn con- hection with the evidence. ‘The facts of the case Wrould require a more extensive: discussion than the law. It would te a great conventence to the court to hear the discussion of the facts before being called upon to decide the law. Ifthe court Was called upon to decide the law first it would have to do so without the light and the opportu- nity for reflection which the discussion of the facts would afford. He would therefore follow the course he adopted at the last trial. He would hear the arguments to the jury first, and after these arguments were made the counsel could subpye prayers If they chose. that there might be Mr. Davidge su; some questions which had no connection with the evidence which would greatly facilitate argument if now decided. He mentioned as an illustration the question ‘as to whether this In- dictment was brought under S2ction 6440, R.8., or the act of May 17th, 1879. It would make some Alfference with the argument to the jury, a3 the {uestion of the time and date of the offerise was volve Mr. Carpenter said that the government counsel ought certainly to be able ce tel "ine under which law the charge was brought, “You may take your choice,” said Mr. Merrick. vit you leave it to the detenidants,” said Judge Wylle, “I suppose they will take the act of 1879.” Judge Wylie, after further diseussion, decided to hear arguments as to referred to the point touching the law under whieh wae {ndjctment was drawo. A recess was taken then until halfpast one o'clock, the jury Leing excused ‘until temorrow morning. ‘ ‘The “J. BR. B.» Check. ‘THE MAN TO WHOM IT wis GIVEN ON THE STAND— 4 MYSTERIOUS COMPANY a?- DENVER TO WHICH DORSEY GAVE HIS CuRCK, Alter Tae Sran’s report of thedtar route trial closed yesterday the proceedmgs were enlivened by Mr. Merrick’s calling to thi staid Judge J. B. Bissell, of Leadville, who said hebad met 8, W. Dorsey. “Did you ever see a check,” | Mf. Merrick, “drawn by 8. W. Dorsey in fayor gf J.-B. B.,? for. “T object,” sald Mr, Ingersoll. f ) Mr. Merrick said that he. w; toshow that check had been drawn tn tavor @f J. B. B.” by and this witness te ir. ywever, re ol and procesded to argue’ st se a and witness received his distributive are of proceeds. “Upon the conclusion,” fald the witness, without explaining what was ‘ited for fay Iniiajn™ "=> Gramm And Mr. Dorsey May initial ‘Upon cross-examination Mr. Ingersoll attempted toshow that the transaction occurred in 1880; but ‘the witness continued to be positive that it was in “Was this check given,” asked Mr, Ingersoll, “on aecount of any mail transacaon To “No,” sald the witness. “ ‘ich this check was the obligation for ven,” asktd Mr. Merrick, Of Te-direct examina- ey ‘business transac- n grow out of any ordins Mr. Ingersoll objected, and the court sustained the objection. “It had nothing todo with any mall transac- tions?” said sir. Merrick. “No,” said the Witness, : “Or business transaction ?” asked Mr. Merrick. “The court,” said the witness, laughing, “says you can’t ask that question, Mr. Merrick.” “It might have been in settlement of a breach of promise case,” said Mr. Ingersoll The witness ‘Was then excused from the stand. M.U. Rerdell was called to the stand, and testi- fled that he did not write to J. W. Dorsey in April, 1879, abouf making out affidavits. He laentified his name inscribed on Sidney, Neb., Greeley, Col., and Denver, Col, hotel registers ‘in the month named. ——_—__--____ The Hamilton Murder Trial. CLOBING PROCEEDINGS IN JUDGE HAGNER’S COURT. In the Special Criminal Court, Judge Hagner, the trial of Charles Hamtiton,colored,for the mur- der of George A. Hill, colored, on the night of Sep- tember 20th last, was continued yesterday after ‘our report closed—District Attorney Corkhill and Assistant District Attorney Taggart for the fr ernment, and Messrs. C. Maurice Smith and T. F. Miller for the prisoner. At the close of District Attorney Corkhill’s argument, about 3:30 o'clock, the jury, and_a little after ey retired to deliberate. Judge Hagner remained at the court house till near 5 o'clock and left for home, stating that he would return at 8:30 o'clock fo. receive the verdict if necessary. At that hour there was a number of colored people outside the court house waiting for the verdict. ‘The court was lighted with sperm candies, and there was a number of lawyers and reportera, besides the prisoner and a few of his friends, wait- ing inside. These remained about ten minutes, and, there being no indications of a verdict, the crowd dispersed, the prisoner being sent back to jal THE JURY COM INTO COURT AND REPORT THEIR FAILURE TO AGRER. This morning the jury sent word to the court that they had a communication to make and were brought down. At 10:45 o’clock they came into court, and Mr. Dorsey Clagett said that they had been unable to agree upon a verdict; that they had canvassed the case, and he did not believe they Coulq arrive at a conclusion. The court Inight send them back, but he did not think it Would avail much, ‘There were several of the jurors Suffering now after the fatigues of the hight, and not having had anything to eat since yesterday morning he feared, If sent back, that they would become sick. “He was at this moment suffering. The Court said that he did not know that they Were kept without food, and he would see that they were provided with breakfast. Mr. Clagett expressed his doubts whether even with a good breakfast they could come to An reement. e Court sald that juries are selected tovagree, Not to disagree, and he suggested that they again make an effort to agrec. The Jury, at 10:55, retired again, and the mar- shal was directed to provide for thelr wants, THE JURY DISCHARGED. At 2:10 o'clock the foreman of the jury, Mr. Clagett, reported that they had not agreed, and the court discharged them. ——.—__ The Investigation of Architect Hi MORE ABOUT THE CHARGES TO BE INQUIRED INTO. ‘The charges preferred against Supervising Arch- itect Hill, in connection with the contract for fur- nishing iron shutters for the custom-house at Cin- cinnatl, aré made by Whitlatt, Tatum & Co., of Philadelphia. They allege as follows:—Bids for ‘this work were opened December 11, 1882. There Were four bidders. The lowest bid was $124.66, made by Manly & of Philadelphia. ‘The hext lowest was $146,640, made by the United States Fire-Proof Shutter company, of Boston. ‘The agent of the latter company demanded a fire teat, which was thereupon ordered by the super- vising arohitect.- Pending the teat the Philadel- pola company was approached by the agent of 16 Boston com, , and offered a bribe of $4,500 to withdraw their bid, betng assured that. they Would not lose standing in the supervising arch- itecvs office by so doing. The supervising arch- tect was subsequently Eom d Rotified of this transaction, The contract was however, awarded \ the Boston company, notwithstanding their bid ‘Was $21,000 in excess of that of the Philadelphia company, The Philadelphiacompany furtherstate that they have credible information thatnofire test of any kind was actually made of the shutters, and. that the shutters submitted by the Boston com- Pany did not answer the description either of the Specification or the supervising architect’s re- quirements subsequently determined upon. Another specification is that employes in the of- fice have used government time and materials in the design and construction of private dwellings. Among the witness named are Secretary Folger, Senator Dawes, A. B. Mullett, W. G. Stinemetz, T. H. Ookshott, J. M. Wilbur. Joseph Worrus, J. ae Barton, Michael Giblinu, T. L. James and F. H. lurch. Eleven chi 8 preferred against Mr. Hill pyar ALB. Mullett, formeriy Supervising architect have also been referred to the spectalcommittee. ‘These charges allege general inismanigement on the Part of Mr. Hill in connection with the post office &t Philadelphia and the custom-house at Chicago. Mr. Mullett’s allegations cover a {period of time dating back to his own administration, READY FOR MR. MUKCH. The committee appointed to investigate the charges against Supervising Architect Hill met this morning in the room of Assistant Secretary ‘New and read over the various charges which have been preferred, after which they adjourned until to-morrow micening: The committee to-day noti- fled Mr. Murch, who prefers the changes against Mr. Hill, that they will be ready to begin the in- ‘vestigation as soon as he appears: before them. WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE. Governments. ‘United Stavea 4342, 1891, coupon.. United Stites 404s" 1601s reginensd’ United States 48, 1907, coupon. United States 4s, 1907, registered. States 3 per canta. Permanent improvement 6a, 1891, coin. Permanent improvement 7s, 189i, cu Market stock Ta, 1892, currency Water stock 7s, 1901, Currency Water stock 7s, 1903, Selels IIel [Hell lit BEE 'see8 r, poor Farr’s octet Sete epnes| ‘air in San Francisco yesterday dent 1e Teport~ ed attempt of his con to aboot him and showed CAVIL SERVICE REFORM. ‘What Judge Thoman Says About It. WHAT THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS CAx DO AND CANNOT DO—INFORMATION FOR OFFICE ROLD- ‘ERS AND OFFICE SEEKERS—THE TENURE OF OFFIOR 48 UNSTABLE NOW 48 HERETOFORE—OTHER POINTS Oy INTEREST. Judge Thoman, of Ohio, one of the members of the civil service commission, has returned from Ono. Last night a reporter of Tam Star had 8 chat with him, and asked: “Has the commission Yet revelved any applications tor oMfce?” “Oh, yes,"said the Judge, “we have applications from all the states of the Union,and the daily mail brings additional ones.” “What is done with these applications?” “For the present the commission fics them away carefully. When the rules of the commission, now with the President, have been approved, & blank will be prepared, which will bein the nature of a reply to these various lettera. This blank will contain instructions as to how an applicant for entry into the pubile service shall i princtoally in order to appear before the board for examination.” THE RULES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. Judge Thoman was then asked if, in his opinion 8a practical man, the rules agreed to by the commission and now with the President were such as would be a fair test. among those compet- ing before the commission. - “Yes,” said the Judge. “Tomy mind the rules submitted by the board are admirable ones. ‘They aiffer very materially trom those employed by the former civil service commission, ‘hey are rules which will commend themselves, I know, to fair- minded men when made public.” APPORTIONMENT OF EMPLOYES AMONG THE 8TaTES AND TERRITORIES. “Will the commission recommend appoint- ments by an equitable distribution between the states and territories?” “Yes; the law requires that. The commission have, of course, no power of regulation vy ap- portionment over those now in the public service; but after the Ist of July next new we eee, made in the executive departments wilt be equit- ably apportioned among the several states and ter- Titortes, according to population as determined by the tenth census.” THE POWER OF REMOVAL NOT AFFECTED. “Does the civil service bill, to your mind, deny to the head of a department the power to remove from office?” “No, it does not. With the elvil service law in full force, the head of a department can dismiss any employe by simply serving notice upon him that his or her services are no longer required.” “In what way do you hold the commission will be of service to the head of a department?” “In manifold ways.~ I think 1U will greatly tend to promote the efficiency of the public service. As appointments to ofice are now made, the poiltical Influence behind a candidate 1s more powgatul than the capacity or aptitude for office the appli- cant may have. Under the civil service rules a consclentious head of a department, having a due regard for the efficiency thereof, can readily weed Out the incompetent employes. "In doing this he will have the satisfaction of knowing that to fill Buch places he will have those who have been ex- amined as to their cupacity to fill public office, and in this way gradually the service will be strengthened. No of a department will care to retain an indifferent or bad clerk when he can Feadily supply his place with a good one. Again, the politicians will not press fer office incompe- vent men, because of the examination such will have to undergo. 4 WHOLESALE SWEEP OF OFFICE-HOLDERS NOT FOR- BIDDEN BY THE LAW. “Suppose, Judge, there should be a change of ad- ministration, and the democrats get national power, is there anything tg the civil service bill to Prevent a democratic Presidentor heads of depart- ments from discharging every public employe now in the departments in this city?” “No, there 1s not. Without assuming one way or the other that such would b& a result of a ch: nge Of the national administration, there is nothing In the civil service bill which makes the tenure of office in the departments In this city any more sta- Ble than it now is. The power to disiniss from office is not abridged by the bill.” ——_§_~-e-__ Affairs on the Virginia Side. RELIGIOUS NOTER—OTHER MATTERS—REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS—A GANG OF THIEVES AT WORK. Correspondence ot Tur EVENIxG STAR. Faria Cuurce, Va., April 17, 1883. The Rev. Mr. Park, who some months ago went to Floridg for his health, returned a few days ago improved. He will remain here until June or July, Dut his pastoral duties here are ended. The Rev. Mr, Jordan, of New Haven, it is expected, will occupy the Congregational pulpit vacated by Mr. Park. He preached his first, and a trial sermon, on Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Ball, the new minister at the M. E. Church, preached his first sermon on Sunday, the 8th instant. His congregation were very much leased with his introductory sermon. The mem- Bere of his church and their friends called on him on Thursday evening, the 12th Instant,, te form acquaintance, The company partook of a colla- tion. The occasion is said 40 have been a very pleasant one. . Itis reported that Judge Freeman, Mr. Garner and some others, have been purchasing land for homes here. They have bought, it ts sald, parcels of several acres each {rom what once constituted a part of the Fitzhue estate, at $32 per acre. The locations are rather distant from the = tor daily, personal communication with your city. For many years the or 4 of poultry here- abouts and the deriving of the benefits and ceeds therefrom has been a precarious business, Poultry thieves are on the Increase and appear to be more bold and frequent in thetr thefts than in past years. The higher prices than usual for fowls on your market this spring have certainly stimulated very greatly the felonious chicken sup- ply there. Not long ago in a letter I mentioned a umber Of cases of marauding m hen roosts— Mr. Henry Barrett’s being one of them. Two or three nights after the thieves made his roosts another visit and cleared it completely. A Mr. Shrieve after that had his fowls stolen; then the farm of Mr. G B. Whiting was visited and twenty fowls were en, leaving seven, It is re- Ported that one of these poultry thteves—a white man in this instance—made an attempt on the roost of Gen. Makie, at ornear Langley, not long a and that the general be! awakened gave him a charge of suot, and at last accounts the rascal Was being attended at the general's house by a doctor repairing his injuries. It 1s thoucht ‘that this Untef stole the meat of Mr. Burke, men- tioned in letter lately. Lastly, Mr. Schuyler Duryea a few days ago had thirty-two fowls stolen from his hen house, some ten or twelve were left. ‘The house was strongly locked, but an iron bar was used to break the hhasp. An officer, and what might be deemed a posse comitatus, went in search of the fowls and those who purloined them, to a locality adjacent to Hall’s Hill, A good many men here have been satisfied in their own minds for a long Ume that there was a pest of chaps there who were steadily reducing the poultry supply, about country in a felonious way. Dr. Duryea lost 32 chickens; he found 81. 8am and Charles Hyson, colored men, were brought to trial bere before Justice E. Frank Crocker, on Wednesday last. Quite a large crowd were ‘present. The colored ple were Oui in force. ith the arrested par- Eestwas found an tron bar which Mtted exacuy, the Indentation in the hen house. The prisoners were held to bail for appearance before the grand jury im the sum Of $125 each. They were bailed by . F. Foote and another colored man. One of the worst features In this matter is this: Almost the entire colored community Sppeared to be ip sym pathy with the accused, and did what they could get them clear. There 1s only a step from the Justification of crime to its commission. L. 8. A. i Telegrams to The Star. THE GALLOW: IN NEW JERSEY EXECUTION OF JOHN TREGLOWN TO-DAY, THE DUBLIN MURDER TRIAL DANIEL CURLEY FOUND GUILTY, INDIAN HOSTILITIES IN ARIZONA, DOINGS OF THE DYNAMITERS, iain ss THE FENIAN SCARE IN CANADA: Te ia Execution in New Jersey. JAMES TREGLOWN HANGED POR MUKDEKING IML SWEETHEART. J., April 18—James 1 Was hanged In the county Jail yard in thiscity morning at 10:23 o'clock, for the murder of Minnie Chirgwin at Port Oram, Tuesday, June 20, 1888. Morristown, N. ‘The prisoner passed a sitepless night, though he appeared to be in acheerful_mood til s morning. 18 spiritual advisers, Rev. J. B. Fawks, of the Methodist Episcopal chiurch of this place, and Rew. Joseph P. McCauley, of the Methodist ‘church a Port Oram, of which Minnle Chirgwin was am active member, visited his cell at an eariy hour, ‘and read the scriptures and prayed and sang with the condemned man, who seemed to feel his condi: ton deeply, although he was very calm and to die, and’ sald he would meet Minnie in heavem, before'noon. His letters to iis mother, sisters and brothers, in Cornwall, England, were re-read to him, and he dictated a few more lines and then Sealed them. He also bequeathed a few ki Bakes to those who had. befriended him, ‘The sheriff entered his cell at a quarter past 10 o'clod with the death warrant. Treglown bade SI Howell an affectionate tarrwell, kissing him, shook hands with the constables, and) walke FROM THR CELL TO THE GALLOWS, @ distance of fifty feet, with a firm step, and took his position under the ‘gallows, from which gied the rope. His arms and. feet were pin the black cap drawn over is face, the noose ade usted, and ater a few prayers offered by the Rev. r. Faulks, the executioner ‘Ue spri With his foot, and the body of James ‘Treshows shot up in ‘the air,and fell down five feet six inches. DEAT Was almost instantaneous, there being very few movements of the limbs after the weight fell, The body was taken down in (welve minutes «. given, in charge of the Rev. Mr. MeCauley, who had Med the necessary bonds which the law requires to insure a private burial. It was then placed in @ Fosewood coMn and driven to Dover, where it wilt be interred in a grave close to where his victim les. ‘Treglown was neatly dressed in a binok suit, with black sit} and was calm to the last, his lips moving in prayer. The gallows were from the Essex coutity jail, and were put up by Execus Uoner James Van Hise, who had hanged seven- teen persons on them previous to Tregiown. They are simple, consisting of two upright bens, wi @ cross beam, from the center of which a rope Tuns through pulleys down one of the uprichts the base, where a six hundred pot weight Tas juepended over a deep pit. and wh by slightly pressing a fool, springs were de- tached, and the body was jerked up Ine stintiy, falling ack to almost its originat tion. Treglown had been cheerful ever since is counsel informed him of the decision of the court of pardont He was 2% years old last Aue gust, weighed 130 pounds, was 5 feet 6 inches i@ heighth, and had a smooth, boyish face, with & Rot” overbright expression.’ His aged ‘mother, tbree brothers and three sisters live In Cornw: England, and an elder brother, Harry, living heres whom he bade good-bye yesterday afternoon. He wished the Associated Press reporter to have the New York newspapers speak of the great kinde ness of Sheriff Howell, to whom he seemed decply attached. He smoked neariy all the Ume while awake, ana seemed to feel relieved after tie cobe fession telegraphed last night was made public. ee General Foreign News. OCEAN STEAMERS ARKIVED OUT. Loxpox, April 18.—The steamer Silesia, New York for Hamburg, has arrivet off the itzard, The steamer Kansas, from Boston, has arrived a& iverpool Gtascow, April 18.—Arrived—Steamer State of Pennsylvania, from New York. ae ae Frightfal Murder of an Old Woman, Taunton, Mass.. April 18.—Ellen H. ailasey, ageg $5 years, Was found dead tn her house, in Taunton, this morning, with Indications that she had been murdered. She was lying with her head ina tin basin, and surrounded by Pools of bl and with a hole in her forehead. Wm. Flynn. found in an adjoining Tom severely Cut Int forehead, is story Is that Timothy, aged and John, aged 22, the sons of the murdered wo- man, were engaged in an altercation last event ‘when he int and Was struck on the head with achair. The boys put him in and the last he remembered was the old womat Standing over him and trying to stanch the flow of blood. “He was awakened at 8 o'clk this morn ing by John, who said his mother was dead. Both TORS Say they were avray from home all night, bu tell conflicting stories as to their whereabouts, All the parties have been arrested and held for examination. eae Dynamite Doings. EXPLOSIVES AT SALISBURY CATHEDRAL Lowpox, April 18.—A box, sald to contain : aives, was found last night ‘alongside of the ca ral at Salisbury. ‘The edifice is now guarded by Police, —_.___ The Phentx Park Murders, ARREST OF ANOTHER SUSPECTED MAN. LiveRroot, April 18.—A man name Eugene Kit ston, who Is sald to be an invincible, and to ha’ been connected with the Phoonix Park murders in Dublin, has been arrested here. CURLEY'S TRIAL RESUMED TO-DAY. DvBLIN, April 18—On the resumption of the trial of Daniel Curiey this morning Mr. Ad began his argument for the defense. He 4 that the evidence given by Kavanagh, the car driver, did not show that Curley was in Phooni Park on May 6th. His presence there, said Mr, Adams, was indicated by James Carey, who said Curley was in command :but Carey 80 swore to save his own neck. He was doubtless tn command hime self of the assassins. 4 VERDICT OF GUILTY. Mr. Porter, attorney general for Ireland, ree sponded for the crown. ‘Tue judge then changed e jury and the latter retired. They soon re- turned and rendered a verdict of guilty of murder, and Curley was sentenced to be hanged, ‘The 18th of May Was the date fixed for the exes cution of the condemned mi: ‘THE CITIZENS OF CALABAZA8 AWAITING AN ATTACK, Tvceon, Anizona, April 18—A dispatch from Calabazas last night states that a prospector was chased to within three miles of that place last evening. |The town was surrounded last night by camp-fires, and signalling had been going on throughout yesterday from the surrounding moun- tains.” The citizens are mounted and awaiting am attack. A special train from Camp Huachuca is. on its way with troops. Capt. Black and his rangers arrived there yesterday. He says wey traced Indians who killed the McComas family tuto the Sierra Madre mountains in Chihuahua, Two scouts who got in sight of their camp in ® deep canon counted sixty-two warriors and ob- served a large amount of plunder and a great many animals. They réported this to Capt. Black, but, as the rangers numbered only twenty, they” fea to attack them. sn es Eprom Races To-day. ROYSTEREK WINS THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDI= CAP. Loxpox, April 18.—At the Epsom spring meeting to-day tye race for the city and suburban hundi= cap Was won by Lord Rosebery’s five year old brown horse Roysterer; Lork Ellesmore’s five year 01d chestnut horse Lowland Chief secured second place, and Mr. Gerard’s four year old bay colt, Sweetbread, third. Mr. P. Lorillard’s four-year-old chestnut colt Sachem finished fourth. FIRING AT A RIDEAU HALL POLICEMAN. Orrawa, OnT., April 1&—Four shots were fired at a policeman On duty at Rideau Hall about mid- night last night. A detachment of Toronto police Were on duty there, and they dared not leave the Dullding, a8 it was thought the shots were intend. ed as adecoy. After firing, the individual took to the bush and has not yet been captured. An extra guard was on duty at the time, and it was subse= quently strengthened. Herr John Movt. WHY HE DID NOT MEET THE FEDERATION OF LABOR Last NIGHT—HIS VIEWS ON THE LABOR QUES ‘TION. It was stated in last night’s Stan that Herr Johm Most would meet the delegates of the Federation of Labor at their hall last night for the purpose of an interchange of views on the labor question, ‘This meeting did nottakepluce. Herr Most waited at his hotelto be sent for by a, committee, but ie that a stormy debate took place in the Some expreating fears taat questions ot dynatntte and violence might be, up should such : Mr. Merrick was at he posed to, prove by the witness, pingerenal re marked, “We deny that there ‘was such a check.” “Iwill letters from the boy dated at a aes to prove that he was not inthecity. Mrs. Fai eerie es teria aati occu in and the Senator isstaying at the Occidental Hotel. 1015 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Conxen lz STREET. Tecommended that permission be granted, under the usual conditions for repair of pavements where broken or taken up, AMERICA AND THE Malagasy Exvoyrs.—A tation com) of ment and agasy envoys in A fine line of Gents’ Linen and Sitk Pockethandker- 25 per cent less than usual price; a lane assort- 110-3: ment of Fancy Lait Howe will be cloed out at half- Ive $10,000,” said 8, Ww. h Who was ; : D. Bal RESIGNATION ACCBETED. sitting with Mr. Ingersoll, ‘check. I ee bp rhe Bes Satine? ana eathrinnen Underaute at ese | FY | Dr. J.S. Harrmon has tendered. bis resignation | make that efter now: ee aces eer ® ite eae oe eee a BP ines Coes ines 19, 12M 1 130 te aa ee IMPORTER AND TAILOR, Stent physician, Washington asylum, to Mar, Merrick Cecmared Wien “emphasis that | disaster unparalleled [gece Sige in the | envoys received im America, and said the United i Lonen for the Beat Lien tla as Wey Sak 1111 Fennaytvanis Avenue Northwest, oP et rere Pe igen AE eta Dorsey | Daron Ths, wind. Blew hurricane tor Aricee | Seales, intended to promote ti agent in Madanees y'Fo cents eiegantly mace <1 cetanaterial: SPRING GOODS. Tected ts bay Gat es ea, imal: © am dt- | @rimrer considerable ‘Wylie con-| hours” One satlor was kil S05 here of comm. na pee Behan te | mem thd etal, eo meek ot Suites, | Feignation no reidest pious te Poa Clthe wiknent said he tate Neck: drawn by 8. W. | Gee im t n ; a cea Pistectortiniest, | Pinde and trimmed‘ the wuwerpaeeed tater of ts held ‘temporary in ie nts {the medical | Dorsey. His recollection Wan tae it wes draws ‘and bark Connaught (Britian, ang shine Fp, Banp. | profession as well'as for the welfare of the inmates | 10 "4. B. B.. OF bearer.” fewer neighboriiocd of $2,000. He whetner it was acheck or ar was CGS Tt ee In witn moment. It was drawn in his, ately passed to another gent ens ersley—for collection. Tt was ts early summer of 1879; heb June, because il was just after . Yorserss To EUROPE. J. W. BOTELER & SON Ave the Agente for the eale of chet in this Ristrict of the INMAN STEAMSHIP co. winds ‘the water of the harbor up into ‘ Jow lots and 2 MUBDEr ot buildings thee es ot coma. and tn fal ‘demolished warehouse testify their commendations of the manner in Which your duties have been dischi 5 also of your medical skill and Mdelity to the trust which you have resigned.” —_—-____ A HANpsowe IvpRovewent.—Mr. F. R. Windsor intends to erecta handsome row of four of five Dasuz G. Harce & Company, NO. 934 F STREET NORTHWEST, SOLE AGENTS FOR LOW'S TILES. to ‘mation by applying houses on 19th street, between court. He knew this USE 7 washed and ine te cena tne on streets, ~ © 3.W. BOTELER & 5, | A LARGE STOCE CONSTANTLY ON HAND, and this improvement will ad very much to the all the bridges ana + aplLom 23 Teun 3 1 9-2 appearance Of that part of the city,