Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferth weet Cerner Penneylvanis Ave ant 11th 8.7 TheEvening Star Newspaper Company. | GEO. W. ADAMS, Prest. | FxFeieo Bran fs served to subscribers in thy uty by carriers, cn own gcecint, at 10 conte pec | 44 month. Copies at the counter, 2 ‘postage pi 59 ceuts a mouth, {Entered at the Post Cifice at Washington, D. C..33 Seeond-cless mail matter.) ‘Tue Wexety Stan—publiahod Festepeyrepaid. Six months, & on Friday—$1 ayeas, cents. All mall subscriptions mnt be paid in advance, 2+ paper rent longer than ix paid for. Reter of advertising made known on arptication. RAND ANNUAL HAZEN FEST of tne WASEINGTON SCHUETZEN VEREIN Wil Le held on Jane 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1483. Prize Shooting, Frize Bowling aud Ladi Shooting. Prize Concert and Dancing Musie Every Day, Commencing at Sp. mm. Special Performances Every Day at3 and 9 p.m..by RIPLEY AND LESLIE. the Originai Gentleman and Ledy Acrobats. ‘Miss LEOLINE RIPLEY, the Champion Club- Swinger. ‘Transit Team, Char- Artists. - tle Refined Lady Vocalist. ee election of Serio-Comie Songs. Svecial for the Little Ones.—Prof. G. W. ROGERS’ Cevebr sted Punch and Jaay. 5 yuination aud | ireworks Every Evening. The Senge |, Germania Mennerchor snd Col- By @ kindy esl to aswint the a Verein. y conse) Verein with songs and formance exercinen. 5 The test of ord committees. he peri of gymnastic eed by the several £87 Positively no admittance of doubtful characters. Acorts of specia: detectives have been empicyad to eu- force this order etrictiy. Jen5-6t N S$ SUMMER GARDE Last Appearance To-nizht ef the ss BERTHA RAVE FRENC To-morrow nigh! and Mr. G Monday next Mr. LOUIS BLUMENBURG, Violoncello | Vertuoso. Admission, Ten C: AmBettic Paks. BASE BALL. Fi ¥ and SATURDAY, June 15 and 16, CINUINNATI vs. NATIONAL, Admission 3 ladies free. Gamo called at 4:30. It FOUN PHURC! on the EVENING OF FRIDAY, JUNE 15, byalares Chorus of Voices, with Urelcxtcal Aecom- peniment. Jeil-m, waist “SPROH’S Snm- Juutrance freo jel2-2m GPESERAL ADMISSION TEN CENIS. EW THEATER COMIQUE SUMMER GARDEN. Extraordinary Engagement of the Famous LEONZO BROTHERS And their Great Acting Doze, LION AND TIGER. 42" GENERAL ADMISSION 10 CENTS. Sell engagement, for thi: of the age, SIG. CARLO Bi 1 abee of TILL’s RUYAL MA ‘tT TES, in their Bivelof fun. Also, of Pret. BU . the «reat flu Sonist, and Twenty-five Voeul end Instfutuental Arti-ts. Frice of Adminsion remains aa usual, Ww jell 1 Firet appsar- nts, GRAND PERFORMANCE. TRACTIVE. REFINED AND AT- ‘ALL DEW. h performance. Comedy! Mirth! . Bestin dell 6t a INGTON SWIS'MING SCHOOL, New York ayente, between 13th and 14th ets, OPEN FOR THE SEASON. —HOURS:— Genttemen—7 to 9 a m., 2:30 to10 p.m. ; Ladies—10 &m. tol? m.; Boys—2:3b to7 p.m. Water constantly changing and aitifciaily heated. Singie path, 30 cents; Wickets, $2.60; instructs eourre, #5. Re, 626 CN EXHIBITION ® AD SALE AT Street. MARERITER 3c. C6 E street northwest, one door from 7thetrest, (Lece Oil Faintings, Engravines, Chrot ete. ; also Litge and Chotee Stock of Papert Zs, Picturo Norasitora: “Terms Caan. Free Ant Guiens. "Sit PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, & More EXCURSIO:! = 40 Miles Down the River, By ST. PAUL'S CHURCH GUILD (23 street). ‘Music by the Marine Rand. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 19:H, 1883. Steamer W. W. CORCORAN foot of 7th street, at 5:30 p.m hart p.m." Tickets, 30 cta. Drew's, Whitecide and the Godt. Supper aud St 15-3 HE STEAMER W. W whe rf, th e Tey return- Tobe ¥, JUNE lern, Swill leave hs for RAV! T ‘Tickets, 2 Pe aching the e.ty'on rotura at On SUNDAY will leave at 3 p.m., returning at 9 p.m. Tic 30 Cents. Jelo-2t ec NY ¢ a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; p-iu., stopping at Alexau- cents; round trip, 35 cents, JR. T (PP EIRD GRAND MOONLIGHT E OF NATIONAL LODGE, No. 12. F. A. A. M., STEAMER W. W. CORCORAN, forty miles down the Potomac, stopping at Marshall it gotny sud returning, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1583, Tickets 50 cent-, admitting a Gentleman and'Lady. sue by remters of the Lodge and. at the Boat on the evening of the Excursion. “Boat street whact at 5: iming Prof. Weber's 0: every Sts m.. returnine at 8 p. me bund trip. BSceits.” MARSHALL HALE every Saturday. leavin at. m., returning at 4:30 p. m. round trp. cent SUNDAY EXCURSIONS. MARSHALL HALL AND GLYMONT 5) 9 a.m. and 3p. m., returning st 3 p.m. and p.m. Fare. round trip, 25 cents. Dancing on a ane iat dancing deck down and beck and at vroun y¥- Fine brass band on Sun & steatuer st ope at i Hall and Gh and Wednesday trips. Tickets for 4 ti. mye £. 8. RANDALL, Manager. wo tri ont On round Q! FOR GLYMONT. "No Liquors sold on the «rounds. Tem zi Sunday Schools or others gt ving Excursions, apply for terms and days of exygarement to Agent Fruit Growers’ improvement Company, J. ORVILLE JOHNSON, No. 469 Pa. ave. now. Je7-m Ot FOR GREAY FALLS AND CABIN JOHN BRIDGE. —Steam packet Excelsior will make her trips to above places SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, IDAY. Leave High street and canal at $a. m: are 80 cents round trip. For charter apply at boator TLl4 6th street north m4 S went Ryoewax R ‘Itpoives the difficu’t problem of Perfect Refrjzerstion. It dries aud purifies itself while in use by an Auto- mate: Circulation of Air, It dispenses wit metal lining, so objectionable be- eause of inbor necessary to keep it clean. Mik, Butter, Meats, Fish, Frvit, ete., can be kept in this Refrigerator at same time without imparting the Savor of either to the others. Ismuch more economical in consumption of Ice than any other Refrizerator. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, J. W. SCHAEFER, Sou Agesr, 1020 7th street northwest. BOSTON CATERER, Be., mts IHNSON, nishes 2 THE Stat, TWO CENTS. ____ SPECIAL NOTICES. eS BEACON LODYE, Nv. 15, 1. 0. 0. F. A full attendance of themembers is requested THIS EVEN #7 o'clock, to matke, arramesme is for the funeral of o1 brother K. E. THOMPsOS It GEO. A. THOMAS, Recording Sect’y. (-e”,,{HE OLD TOW-PATRA REPCBLICAN CLUB eo miiaive.s Serenade THIS EV&MING, at eight | olelock, to Ex-enator Dorsey and General Grady and JOB BARNARD, Edwards & Barnard, Lawyers. 1 to 12 6th street northwest, er N L. MILLER, AT © Keome 2 sind 4 Gunt Louixsna ev ‘orth Capitol atreet fronting im enidence, 241 | — ‘ounsé # for Defense in star route case. All well-wish- EPW. # Thomas. | ef are invited, R. E. GILCHRIST, ti Atiorne; | E. CORT, Commiti. | Koom Ne. 8, front room, arner | 2 = le! 6 MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Eanlainss, SiG F street cS 3 mt : sae HARM ACIST A GOOPRICH, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 14 DEATC Dr. Squibb's Chemically Pure Medicines need in Pre- Pre born street: ‘Chicago. Ad Eighteon | scription Je ears experience. Confident iiidea fo without pub cS t ielty. ahs. THE ORIGINAL POLAR SODA, t = = Toute $0183, from Monroe to Shreveport, La., and y (Fowle); Miss H A. HALT, FIVE CENTS PER GLASS, | Socretary of War a formal report of their pro- | route $1148, from San Antonto to Corpus Christi, | Kate Ayimer; harp, Mis Huyck. La dinate Justice of fhe Peace and Notary Public, Without change of quantity, and quality fully main- | ceedings at the acadomy, Which embraces sundry | Texas. Hé was also indicted at that time with |NO. 2 Des is Sonates Aimabies a . 916 F street northwest teined. Fioaimmmendations for ne benelt of that institu- | (eorge V. Meserole for conspiracy. tho alleged | Hult | Mains | (Diabelll); pianos, Mi = eres Bane — | , MILBURN’S, on tho Avenue, near the Treasury. | tion. The state of discipline 1s reported. to be | frau being perpetrated on route 8887, from Gard- | Emma | NcNetr, | M. Oyste tne Ee NDREW ©. BRADLEY, Je5 most excellent, charactarkzed by abcotute impart. | Her. to shesita, Coke, and. alee tor eons and Kate Cronin.’ Junior chorus, Whither, Little ‘ArrorNry-at-Law, => Dit. FRANCK BYAT? ality, 1a the opinion Of the committee, the re- | spiracy with ‘Meserole, on account —_ of Maiden? (Scott): plano, Miss K. Cronin. — Skylark | Moved toRooms Noe, 10 and 12, Gunton Building, | {-g° DH- FRAN sult of the course of Instruction and training at | alleged fraudulent allowances to _ Meserole | Po! rps, Misses Florence and Marion Thomas No. 472 Louisiana Aver rthwest. 5-6: Has removed to the acacemy is in the highest degree satisfac-| 800 A. H. Brown, on route 38118, from Monument: on Marla Godoy; piano, Misses E. Huyck and M. HAS, J. GOOG! _det-2w* 900 K street northwest. (cp Novice To Gas CONSUMERS. For gas consumrd on and after July 1, 1983, tht net price will be reduce to one dollar and fifty cente per thousand cubic feet, as follows: Gross price per 1,000 feet. Discount if paid in 7 days Net price. . Je2 atyy1 SOLICITOR OF PATENTS Ccunselior at Law and Expert, *t. Cloud Building, 9th tnd F etreets. “Good work, gGoe references, lerats charcer. 2m ____ BOOKS, &e. New Booxs. Mancirs of Jin A. Dix, by Morgan A. Dix Dynamic Sacrolosy. 2v-¢ by Ward. Ferd and Tatars, by CHAS. B. BAILF Beer 'D BROIL; WILL SAVE - I. MORRISON, 1425 New York ayenue, Pennsylvania avenue. FINE CUTS, e RELIEF AND PLATE PRESS PRINTING, LAUTEN'S NEW PROCESS PHOTO-ENGRAVING. SEND FOR ESTIMATES, LUMBER. . ‘White and Yellow Pine BUILDING LUMBER, of all kinds, constantly on band.- Alsd, @ general aceortment of eee ener PRIME HA M c re IES OF NEGLECiKD TFXTS. By Dr. Rob- | inson. | ,BAKLY GRAVES; FOR THE BEREAVED. By MeDuft. i WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, 428 SEVENTH STREET. my26 LADIES’ GOODS. A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTM! Ladi nd Children’s ities and stock f a - Binw trade are unequaled. — i Estimates promplly farntehod at Academy, and ordered to the Constellation; Lieut. BATHING SUITS, at WM. McLEAN & SON, Henry Morrell, from the coast survey and placed M. WILLIAN'S, my23 18th and Bestreets northwest. | on waiting orders; EnslgrsJ. H. Hetherington and ‘7Cjte Trevise, Paris. 907 Pennsylvanta avenue. I have succeeded in procuring a few more of those JERSEY POLONAISE, Jn Biack and Garnet, for which it was impossible to supply the demand a few wees ago. Je7. R LADIES.—FIRST-CLARS HAIR DRESSER C ROCHON, Corcoran Building, 537 15th street northwest. gration Hate dressing and Bir washing parlor. Lanc- (or 48 FrxTurus: ~ THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE OI TO SELECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST, PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINA, CORCORAN BUILDING, E. F. BROOKS. 120 GAS FIXTURES. LARGE ASSORTMEN 7,08 THE LATEST DESIGNS ery. A MA) Ls, La’ a Sis? dome to perfection. Imported foods in er FURNACES, RANGES AND GRATES, — And an Joon? LUSBING, | TINNING. aoe nd al romptly’ done. ZOE CENT: PuUCOUSE maa” “SAME 8.°sitEbD. 409 Or Srnezr N. W. BONNETS AND HATS, ALSO, , 10 PER CENT. OFF ENTIRE STOCK UNTIL JULY Isr. Gaear Sear-Axnvat Creanrse Suze. K S PALACE, DRESSES of all descriptions made in the most cle- gant style; best fit euarantecd. my26 W 4,QERER THIS WEEK ONE LOT OF FLOWER Wreaths, at 48c.; a bargain; can be used for Hes’ as well as children’s hata. lot Coreaze Bouquets, handsome roses with shade1 TAKE NOTICE, THEREFORE, THAT FROM THIS DAY, Or until further notified, leaves, af £0 counts; comeihing new. WE SHALL SELL, AND INTEND TO CLOSE OUT, i otof bandsowe Plumes’ at $e Our Entire btock of my26 At BAUM'S, 416 7th street. HATS, BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed), PLUMES, TIPS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, LACES, VELVETS, SATINS, SILKS, CORSETS, SILK, LISLE and KID GLOVES, LADIES’ and CHILDREN'S DRESSES, JACKETS, JEWELRY, LACE FICHUS and SCARFS, BLACK ENGLISH CRAPE; also BLACK le DRESS SILKE, € DON'T FAIL TO ENBRACE THIS OPPORTUNITY. CALL EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH. PALACE, 814 SEVENTH STREET. J) UeL ASS, NINTH AND F STREETS.—GEN- uine FRENCH BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS and DRAWERS, at $1 allsizes. ENG: E THREAD SHIRTS, all sizea, at $i cach. all sizox. Genuine PEPPELELL J. UT PANT-SHAPE, and made in th: Soc. each. NAI D by 1 of pair, usual price 750. | Handsome S n Suspenders. Shirts at £9, $10.50 and $12 per half dozen. NTON Areas | HEMICAL DRY CLEANING ESTABLISH. | MENT, 906 tnorthy: thirty years’ experi. | @uce J adies’ and Gentlemen's Garments. also Craps Veils, Laces, etc., are perfectly cleaned by thi precers. Ladies" i:vening Dresses a specialty. Op | of E. DeSmedt, official chemiet of the District of C i “Your chemicals are of the most effectual n: | ture and Lermiess, and your perfect machi | surpassed in Paris, Greasi KING'S 42 Thon Vases, Cuams AND Serrzes, y New York or elsewhere.” Notice. shots qitaran teed to be thoroughly removed-aui29 P58 4NSIE K. HUMPHERY, 3 490 TENTH STREET NORTHWESr, Mekes CORSETS: very stylo and ‘matertal, std guaranteen perfect St aud comfort. SPECIALTIES ARE— French Hand-made Underclothing, Merino Underwea? Tr posted Yale Braces and all Dress Reform Gols. . eee me a. ees a fo sa H. in apecial ay. oT own make, that for We pris jerman and Fanish apoken- RUSTIC WOOD VASES, CHAIRS, SETTERS AND HANGING BASKETS, GARDEN HOSE, &c. apl2 HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, Jest Four Lors. DON'T DELAY COMING, AS THEY MUST BE CLOSED BY SATURDAY NIGHT, an porting Cor Ends $1 Comct. her own cannot be eur; ss HOUSEFURNISHINGS. _ Envoys Rerarezrators HAVE A REPUTATION OF THIRTY-FIVE YEARS STANDING, AND ARE ACKNOWLEDGED EVERYWHERE - THE BEST FOk FAMILY USE. For sale by LOT 2684.—Abont sixty Children’s Suits (to fit ages from four to twelve years), none larger, none smaller; made of Dean's all-wool cassimero and. niccly plaited; are good and good sellers at$5 a suit. We are going to close them at $3 per suit. LOTS 2559, 1479 and 2055,—Children's Kilt Suits (to fit ages from 235 years to 6)f@made in the ‘best manner. Tho price has been $6 a suit, We are not selling them as fast aa we want to, and, having too corel are going to force the saleof them at $3 per suit al a M. W. BEVERIDGE, ‘No. 1009 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Role Agent for the District. 3e12_ | _LOT 285.—About one hundred Boys’ Brown Linen = ‘Vests, to ft all ages. We know they aro not worth lees than 50 ceuta each, but they are an accumulation of odds and ends and must fo at 10 cents cach. LOT 2853¢—Boys and Children’s White Duck Vests. ‘Noone sells them for lees than 75 centseach. We are Going to get rid of ours at 25 cents each, ‘When you call be sure to ask for above lots and you ‘will find we advertise only such goods as we have in stock. Of course you may call on Monday and find none left, as goods at these prices move rapidly. If you are looking for Kool Klothing come right here ‘and expect to find what you are looking for. ‘Weare open on Saturday night until 11 o'clock, A. SAKS & CO., Dasrorrws Fron, and best of GASOLINE, aswell as VAPOR SHOVES, of different moukec and allprices, sonctee Ga band.” The meat vated seen te REFRIGEBATORS and WATER COOLERS at re- juced prices. RANG! POWEABLE SLATE EXDROBER, FUR NACES, & great vari ‘os W. 8. JENKS & CO.. 58 117 Tth street nortnwest. EFRIGERATORS (IMPROVED MAKE), CHESTS (all sizes). WATE! COOL! RS and STANDS, CREAM FREFZEKS. FLUTING MACHIN' ‘at lowest prices. 0. WATTS, ‘1314 7th street, 5 doors above Penna. GENTLEMEN’S GOODS. ONE PRIVE OLOTHIERS AND TAILORS, fela 216 AND 318 SEVENTH STREET. 10 FER CENT rk halal ON ALL OASH On aad after MONDAY, MAY 287m, we will offers i ‘Cash DUBREUIL BROTHERS, Special Inducement to Buyers of MANUFACTURERS OF FINE DRESS SHIRTS, GENTS’ FURNISHINGS 1112 F Steger Norruwest, Waserxeroy, D. 0. 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT. pS Our Stock Beason have experienced dealing haa MAKE ROOM FOR OTHER GUODS, WE ARE CLOSING OUT AT LOW PRICES A lot of odds and ends iu the way of Portable and Brick Set RANGES. 4 few second-hand RANGES and LATROBES to sell cheap, “EDWARD CAVEBLY & CO., 1425 New York avenue. tor Bis 86. Ready anase “Shirts at ‘Siioatan pe Underwear. AND (ATR SURE THE OTE PAPER SELL- (617 ana ead Vth seat ovtieeat, mb%4-3m nue, $506,131.45; customs, $005,874.34. the Post Office department lias been awarded to Burns & Creecy, of deni has appointed Albert Woodcock, of Illinots, | U.S. consul at Catania, Italy, and Alexander J. pnere (ee dgeete Cor. 7th and I sts. n.w. Aonal, colonial an rire Medicines tweed 4 tion of 1883, to be held at Amsterdam. tendent of the life saving service yesterday for the construction of four lif? saving stations in the Ofth district. Harry Lape, was the lowest bidder, at $16,872. porter asked Adjutant General Drum if any fur- retary ther steps were contemplated towards court-mar- VE | Valin the salary without givi Nickerson. It 1s reported to-day that Major Nick- Whereabouts has been received at the War de- partment. Hon. Philip Joseph on the first Dallot to Mill the Vacancy in Congress caused H. Herndon. session at Demopol ‘T. G. Dewey, from the Kearsarge, and ordered to the coast survey. leaving the city during the summer for any length cams and the address changed as often as de- si! TIVELY IN ADVANCE. Postmaster General Hazen were registered in New York last night.—Mr. George C. Gorham, of the Republican, has left the city with his family, to be gone for @ month, at home in Connecticut.—Representative Hiscock, of New York, is at the Arlington.— Mr. Ei P. Moorehead, of Zanesville, Ohio, is visiting Mr. T. L. Fracker, No. 17 Towa Circle.—Ex-Representa- — tive Young, of Ohio, 1s in town.—Mr. J. Jeweler, expects to sail for Europe soon.—aAdju- o'clock to-day. tention to the request heretofore made upon the vert architect’s office for all the papers re- lating to Robbins & Co. upon the and inti quired; v the prosecution to explore the whole in he had not saved $509,000, ie of investigation Was unfair to Mr. Hil before fications were as definite and specific as would be required in an indictment in one-half of the states of the Unto acter should open the doors for the fullest light therefore, renew his request, and would ask thé committee to make an order tipon the supervising architect for the per relating to the extra work performed by Robbins & Co. ups copies of all contracts made with them. the questlon—the committeo decided to resume the examination of Mr. Stinam@z in connection ‘with the charges of fraud and corruption in the construction of the Philadelphia post office. ness had concluded his caloulations, and was pre- pared to show the differeuce between the p! paid by tho dressing the stone for the entire building and the actual cost of the work, based upon a liberal esti- < mate for labor. The’ total amount pald by the government to the contractors was $818,700. Thb cost to the contractors,allowing a liberal estimate, second-story having been cent contract and comple! contract, these portions could not be included in his calculations, but, at a rough estimate, the dif- ference in the two to his previous tot the question arose whether the committee and the defense would admit that the same excess relatively existed in the cost of the other expert testimony. mittee, sugges! would extend to all the to devolve upon the eee a ravagant f) on building. Hetense Inight say. extravagance, with any fraud.” shi Decween counsel, Tho point, how, ar} ce weel , HOW overs was not decided. and ue 1 mittee adjourned till Mr. Stinemetz will be THE PUBLISHED STATEMENT AS TO NEW CHARGES 00) : communication trom Mr. C, E, Creecy, of the frm iblished statement that it vainst me Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT Receirrs To-DA¥.—Internal reve- Tue Contract for coneretthg the basement of is city. APPOINTMENTS BY THZ PREsipent.—The Presi- \d, ‘delegnie to the interna- ener! export trade exhibi- Tar MILITARY ACADEMY.—The board of visitors » West Point Academy have submitte’ to the ry. to River Bend, Col. indicted, the charge being that he had received money from James B. Price for orders making allowances on the routes mentioned in.the indict- ment agalost Brady and Price. ex-Senator Kellogg was Indicted for “recelvin; money whilst a Senator for services rendet in relation toa contract with the United States,” the charge being that he received money from Price tor precuring Brady to make the orders for allow- ances on the two routes. None of these indictments involve a long trial ‘The indictments alleging conspiracy cover only a few routes. The indict- Bids wero opened. at the oMfice of the .superin- of Wilmington, Del., THE CasB OF MasoR NICKERSON.—A STAR re- Major Nickerson. “ First catch your fish,’ the remainder to Major rson is in the city, but no information of his CoNGRESSIONAL NoOMINATION.—A special from Mobile, Ala., says: The Arst district republican ‘onvention met In Mobile yesterday and nominated the death of Thos. ‘ne democratic convention is in uote made yet.” Navat OnpeRs.—Lieut. Duncan Kennedy, de- THE STAR will be sent by mail, postpaid, to those Subecription, fifty cents per month, Post- PersonaL.—fecretary Clfandier and Assistant part of which will be ‘spent t Old Point Comfort and the remainder at bis old imund arr, the The Hill Investigation. DISCUSSION BY COUNSEL TO-DAY, ‘Tho Hill investigating committee met at 1 Mr. Coleman, counsel for Mr. Murch, called at- @ extra Work performed by Bartlett, jew York post office, ated that this reauest had not been com- Hed with, Mr. Thomas, for Mr. Hill, replied that counsel ad not specified what particular papers were re- e charges were not sumetently deftnite r explicit, and It was evidenuy the pu! so of ol e Micial acts of his client, with the hops or ex- ectation of making out oF charging a8 a crime an Micial act, because, while his client had—as he ‘xXpected to prove—saved the goverament $300,000 he construction of the Philadelphia building, or even more. Such @ his committee and before the country. A WHOLESALE DEMAND FOR PAPERS, Mr. Coleman replied that the charges and specl- a a ‘hat an investigation of this char- pon the offictal acts of the defendant. He would, Bp roduction of all paper writings Bartlett, upon the New York post office, also EXAMINATION OF MR. STINEMETZ RESUMED. After further argum:nt—without ruling upon Wit. ice overnment to tho contractors for t least 80 per cent for profit, was $443,700, leaving balance of $875,000 unnecessarily paid by the veroment, Witness then qualified his statément. y saying that the basement and a portion of the un under the 15 per under the m ed, rices would add about $100,000 A POINT UNDECIDED. This concluded. Mr. Stinemetz’ testimony, and yublic ut erected under Mr. Hill, or whether the rosecution be required to repeat thelr proot with | & 8 to each of them, Mr. Alexander, of the cbm- ted that as the same principle it would seem charged Jn. this alleged ex: & : the Philadelphia Mr. Coleman replied thas ttmiight boas bad in rinciple to steal $500,000-a8. one. qouhave © progect A long discussion ens javored and at 1:30 p. m. the com- 11 gm, to-morrow, when cross-examined. NTRADIOTED- al Supervising Architect Hill to-day received a ft Burns & Creecy, of this city, stating that tne firm x stat ited iain ata nara athis hands nothing but g and uniform courtesy. strong, i M. Armstrong, s George V. Mese1 v. hi Ww sition to be mad tured by THE AN? newly-elected Past Grand Bullding permit Soren street Toad, Brightwood; $400. John frame, 1238 New Jersey avenue; $150, quest site Gee re it own, turned a vermict overdose of laudanum adminis- a tered His to ‘The Late Star Honte Trial. THE CASES STILI. PENDING AGAINST BRADY. The verdict rendered yesterday disposes of all the cases against the Dorseys, Vailo and Miner. ‘The original indictment found against them, and for which the one Jast tried was substituted, has Practleally been disposed.of by the verdict. "It ts proposed, however, to enter civil suits against them for recovery of money tors. improperly. ratgned. Mr. Merrick said to-day, when asked for information about these cases: Information togive now, but the cases will be pressed.” THE REMAINING INDICTMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH MAIL ROUTE CONTRACTS. The remaining indictments on the Criminal Court docket growing out of mall routes and con- tracts are as follows (some of them known as “straw bond” and others as “star route” cases): F, P. Lilly, violatin (6 cases); G. F. Brot€, do. sections 1781 and 5451 (2 cases), in which motions to PRIME HARDWOODS, ohn N. Minnix, pet onr AayTEE LOWEST MARKET PRICES, tached from the Constellation, and ordered to the H y pend Dale; Lieut, Theodore Porter, from the Naval | (: on to quash @ cases); Joh ju sisted’ by their counsel and friends, spent the day yesterday, after the verdict of acqutttal was ren- dered, in celebrating their del:verance. The res- taurant opposite the court house, where the de- fendants made thelr headquarters during the fense; Mr. Jere M. Wilson, one of Brady’s coun- Cee and Mfr. Carpenter, one, of the counsel for 01 WHAT JUROR HORRIGAN SAID. Juror Horrigan says he was misunderstood yes- terday by Tue Stak reporter, who reported him as saying that he would not have had such a man as Vernon on the jury for $500. What he did say was that he would not have had such an occurrence ned for $500 as that in which Vernon figurea ny Veduesdiy. judy ut to school. WHAT SECRETARY LINCOLN SAYS. Secretary Lincoln said to a Sraw reporter this morning that he had not decided yet what dispo- sition would be made of the captured Apacho In- dians, and that he would not consider the ques- tion Until he had recelved further and much more detatled information from Gen. Crook as to his ex- Pedition and its resul ——— so. ___ The Good Samaritans. SIVERSARY CELEBRATION—THE PARADE— THE BUSINESS MEETING, RTC. The procession of the order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria last evening, in honor of the twenty-flst anniversary of the Grand Lodge was large, and attracted much attention. It was estimated that there were two thousand members of the order in line. Before the parade, ft the business session, at the Virginia avenue Baptist church, officers of District Grand + No. 8, were elected, The Rev. Robert Johnson was elected grand chief, Mrs. Jeannette Jordon, wife of the rearing: thre chief, was chosen associat ert lydney W. ick’s Among the promirent members of the ent ‘were the Past National Grand Sire of the National Grand Lodge. ——— District Government Affairs. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. tise for ropes rea insurance companies, a view ® insure the public schools, ‘CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES. issued ‘The Comm! ‘The Commissioners an order “That they decline to consider any question of a to realestate claimed to have resulted There are still hanging Brady four indictments, three of whiel for conspiracy, and one for recelving money while Second Assistant Postmaster General for services rendered in relation to a contract with the United States. Last Juae he was indicted for conspiracy with mall contractor James B. for an alleged fraudulent combination to defraud the government in mail service ordered pending; John in Re james W. Donohue, William W. Jac son, Aibert E. Boone and 8, G. Cabell, conspiracy; Indictment quashed as to B. Henderson, Donohue, Jackson, Cabell and A. E. Boone, conspiracy: motion to quash overruled. W. W. Jackson, perjury; James W. Donohue, do.; 8. G. Cabell, subornation of per- ity; W. 8. Barringer, A. suck, conspifacy; A. E. rae racy; 1 J. Brady, recelving Pitt’ Kellogg, do.; W. P. Brady, conspiracy. 4A JUBILEE OVER THE RESULT. Stell a Mi Este Ht x ‘ad- lawagen an iss ele luyck were ‘The defendants In the recent star route trial, as- judged equal in merit in the class of original paint- ug Ia Water colors. In ci awarded to Miss Marion Oyster. Miss Mary J. O'Drigcoll received the gold medial in the junior circle for Christian doctrine, and one in seventh class of French conversation. The first honors were awarded to Misses Eitse ——_—__--e-_______ Gen. Crook and His Captives. SECRETARY TELLER THINKS THE RENRGADE INDIANS OUGHT TO BE Gen. Crook left Silver Creek Wednesday, and expected to reach to-day some potnt on the South- ern Pacific which will place hirf in telegraphic communication with the militory authorities an ermit him to send back the Mexican women ai ‘hildren he took from the Indians to their homes. Among the articles found with the captured In- dians was an album recognized as belo! ge McComas. Secretary Teller has letter to Secretary Lincoln touching the dispo- cof the Apache prisoners oap- Crook. He thin! should not bé ullowed to return to the San Carlos agency, and recommends thi prisoners and punished for thelr crimes, while the children should ba taken from their parents and rt, deput: ad chief. Inthe evening the celebration of the. continued at Ri ‘Turner performed nies. An address of welcome was delivered by the Rev. J. W. Pinckney, District tional Grand Orator J. A. Va., delivered an address on dresses were made during the evel chief, Rev. Rol turer special improvement tax on ac- count of any such claim.” PERMITS TO BUI its have been issued by ws: O. Exel, repair ald to contrac. over are vey and le Fi Huyck and is on star Last April Brady was again and Kate Jones. Maggle Wilshire, iano, Miss E. McNe! On the same day Becker. “I have ro Harvey, Walker, Annte Simm: Alloe Irving, Maj Fourth class—! Sections 1782, 5498, 5501. 1781 urs; SSNs do. mO- orsey, perjury Kate ht gash are pending: Ww. ner, do.; Arm- ‘Mlas Armettong; James * by Boone a bribe (two cases); Kellogg and T. J. Caulfeld, hor jose Palmer, Mary @. Franklin Wilson, PUNISHED. dexter, architect. to iressed $ that these fudians | f8S!ou- the men be held as Kirkbam, Ma.; W. Cassedy H. Earls, Booth only thing I regret al suredi; presen’ anda is es by what Ihave ite; | given to anniversary Buti eal ‘was | Butler Past Grand Chief H. H. e part of master of cercmo-’ nd lecturer. Na- Ayjor, of Richmond, “We have common “Unity.” <a may be Johnson, B. Taylor and others. order pres- E W. wWil- nia; D. F. Vat t Ww, deputy ‘yrana aire appla Tse New Hi $8. Senate. The day. The dem decided to adver- with story comes ‘Tuesday morning a living ten miles to ILD. frame, ‘Woods, repair frame, 7th ‘Hooan, a DEATH BY His Own Act.—The coroner’s py it the int George! path wae by ae ‘his friends, Fouxp Dep mv tis Sraxer.—Last 7;80 o’clock Officer O'Hare found a named on the body of Prof. Ben} death in Jo ‘was repo! yesterday the Virginia ws oppo- ety THE STAR, re- afterfuon that his Temains were turned over | Q twenty m en, Ly night about Mattie Fox at the southeast corner of 7th north in an con- Dr. ‘oley; rat The New Columbian ing. ARRANGEMENTS FOR LAYING THE CORNER-STONE. The ceremontes attending the laying of the corner-stone of the new Columbian University bullding will be held at the corner of 15th and H streets, the site of the new butlding, next Monday afternoon, The exercises will begin at half-past 4 o'clock. The invoation will be made by the Rev. of Baltimore. be deliverea by Jas. C. Welling, LI.D., president of the faculties. In case have been made to accomm the historic Harris mansion, which will soon be | demolished with a view to the erection in its | stead, of the new university, buliding. plans tor which have been prepared by Mr. Wi ee did not do it myself. 1 he remained here to kill him, and would most as- have done 60 had the opportunity been d, His presence was @ constant menace know that I bave surprised you said, and doubtless others will not understand that so timid a woman could be 80 re- vengeful, but It fs true, notwithstanding. how J envy Jim his celll”” Public sentiment 1s stro1 Pecuntary assistance for raised. forms you wear,” (indicatt cers.) The speech was we! uded. Tue Faction Fignt from river, and killed one of wounded two or three others. ‘The Academy of the Visitation. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS TO-DAY. The thirty-second annual distribution of pre mlums at the Academy of the Visitation, on Con- necticut avenue, was held this morning, in the presence of a large audience. usual, were of a very interestfhg character, and the young ladies evinced a proficiency which was gratitying allke to teachers and number of floral tributes were ladies. The following program was carried out: Marche des Girondins (Scotson Clark); pianos, Misses Marion Oyster, Mary Cullinane, Laura Har- Mi Misses Estelle lorgan. " Chorus, Cantiam Oznor sung by the class, (Beethoven); Miss Mary Merritt. Vocat solo, Lulinbs (Giorza); piano, Miss M. Oyster: lano solo, No. 8 Septett, Op. Miss Mary Simms, Aylmer, ‘ouny ‘The [AMPSHIRE SENATORSHIP.—The re- iblican joint caucus of the New Hi ire ture last night renomit and Hon. Henry W. Bilal ballot nal ir for hat y. Kate Jones Second clas3—Misses Estelle Huyck, ritt, Verle Connolly, Griselle Bishop, Katle Aylmer, Marion Oyster, Carrie Lansbu: ‘Goldie Josephine Solignae, Emma Med Third class—Misses Merritt.’ “ Miss odate ‘the audle is” derense ted fon. fo. 1 Waltz, Op. 64 (Chopin); No. 2 Elec- (Sanderson); piano, Harp of the y Becker and M: . Coronation Aylmer; chorus by tho class; plano, Miss M. Valedictory, Marche Brillante; pianos, Misses M. Becker, Allen, E. McNeir and Mary Simms; harps, M. A. Morgan and E Huyek. In one of the lower rooms of the academy bulid- ing were exhibited articles showing the skill of the oung ladies In the use of the needie and the ese Were Very much admired by tie isves: Elise Siellwage: BAK b + oT tepniak. finipe monte, Was the reply, Itis said that Mrs AH. Nicker-| ments against Brady and Kellogg, found in April | brush. Meir cost in taFee Moth. BROOKS, gon, whois at the Arlington hotel, will apply to | last, charge a crime of simple character, which It | Vialtors. Je2-Im. Corcoran Building. | the War department for a portion of her husband's | ts thought could be proved or disproved in a very | _ On the stage were seated Fathers Murphy, Chap- SEON pay. Secretary Lincoln satd to a Star reporter | short time. pelle, Boland, Thomas and Denny. DK. M. 8. PARSONS, MEDICAL ELECTRI- tenti HF clan. hae rinoved hin Office to the large and | today that no such application las been made, TRE KELLOGG INDICTMENT. TEE FRERIOND AVARDED, Phyllis Brow eats Parlors, 1903 F strect noriweet:- ‘Creatment || Ail CiAt he Mad ‘recelveagnotntorinsnon’ on Ol! i a enose ches will be called in Judge Wylte’s | Father Murphy, the president of Gonzaga col- For the Major; © Wooden. electricity, 3 bathe 0,“ maysleimt | Subjecke | A ents Gee Ciel SE eae court. atonieee when the defendant will be ar- | lege, awarded the premiums, as tollows: Hittumon see THE LAUTE! RAVING COMPANY, — | fy hettt woul Piped MRE £4 Premiums in the first class, comprising the graduates, wereawarded as follows: Misses Eliso Stellwagen, Nettie Beall, Ellen Alien, Ada Morgan, Kate Cronin, Laura Harv: lach, ir. Cullinane, Marian McG: Maggie Fol may, Soe Rite icGrann, le Foley, Mary Stephens, Kate Mary Becker, n lar i Ds Ay Saul, igses Lulu Dyer, Agnes Saul Blanch Ritchie, Anna Catn, Mai Mullen, Julia Linskey, Florence Shaffer, Mary Huyck, Marian Thomas, Julia Joyce, Mary Mullan, Maggie Eva Henderson, Annie Rundictt. Lilly Kungle and Minnie Webster, honorable mention. Firth class—Misses Addie Carson, Bessle Hickey, Relen Erni, Marie Erni, Ma: lew, Sadie Taylor, M ginia and Eliza Peachy, Mullen, Varnell, Annie Bel- Hill, Ela Simms. Vir- onorable mention. Sixth class—Misses ' Mary O'Driscoll, Dalsey Boone and Alvin 0. | Dyer, Carmen Foster, Mary Hamilton, Rosalte B joone and Edwin J. | small, Mary Moran, Marla Godog, Romaine Wat- Sweet, do; Buck Barringer and Boone, do.; Kate | son, Lerena Smith, Georgia Washburn, Emma rjury;, indictment quashed; | Moses, Mary Dillon, Agnes Entwisle, ‘Martina and T. J. Brady, conspiracy | Yznaga, Carrie Doughel , Rose Palmer, Minnie (two cases); James B. Price and T. J. Brady, con- | Murphy, Theodosia’ Wallace, M. Adci¢ rayons the medal was tant General Drum has gone to Columbus Bar- | trial, was thrown open, and some of the defendants Stellawagen, Laura Harvey, Nettie Beall, Ada Mor- MRS. M. J. HUNT, 814 SEVENTH Tacks, Ohio, for a few days.——Miss Fanny Clark, | “stood treat” tothe crowd. Last event ing a de- | 64, Elien Allen and Kate Cronin, my31 1309 F STREET. & STREET. of this city, and Dr. C. C. Young, of New York, | monstration was aa up fn front of Mr Inger- | _, The second honors to Misses Agnes Saul, Mary : 2 were married at the Epiphany church last evening | goly’s house, on Latayette square, where the de- | Cullinane, Christine Qhaffer. Mary E. Muller, Ve- Me G W gt six o’clock.—Mr. Nathaniel Palge, of Wash- | fendants, edunsel and friends assembled. The ay. | Vie Connoly, Julia Linskey, Goldina Wallach, Car- R. EO. HITE, A CHANCE FOR ALL IN SEASONS {ngton, Was registered at the office of the New | nouncement thet a serenade would be given {6 | 16 Lansburgh, Blanch fitcnie, Agnes Mullen, Xork Herald in Paris yesterday. General Sher- | Mr. Ingersoll drew quite a nuraber of people to | Julla Joyce, Josephine Solignae, Annie Simms, LADIES’ TAILOR, — man ig expected to return this evening.—Assist- | the nelgnvorhood, MrSagergait was, dakes tee | Aunle Caip,’ Kate-Aylmer. fra Henderson ee “Wa Baive SoGkew to, clea otk tensive ana | 22¢ Adjutant General Ruggles returned last evon- | and nade a speech, expressitig his gratification at | Blauche Palmer, hulle Dyer. Mary Hit, Elin 1115 F STREET NonTHWEST, ave) conehus 'o close out our extensive and | ing from West Potnt.—‘r, F. M. ee the result of the trial, declaring thgt it had dis- | Simms, Mary Varneil, Annie Bellew, Sadie Taylor, fashionable stock of MILLINERY a month earlier than | Chief clerk of the Post Ofice‘department, has been d of persecution under the name of prosecu- | Mary Mullan, Martina Yznaya, Rosalia Small, LONDON TAILOR-MADE CLOTH COSTUMES, called to lis home in Connedticut py the death of | Pin torphon Speeches were also made by Mrs, | Cartte Dougherty, Mary Dill mbOE ‘usual, in order to give our customers a chance when in | his mother, Marilla Ricker, tho female lawyer, who attanded | | Honorablo mention.—Misses Carrie Porter, Bor- LONDON TAILOR-MADE RIDING HABITS. need of 008 the trial and openly espoused fhe cause of the ae- | tha Kaufman, Eilzs Peachey, Virginia Peachey, The address will ments nce in im, Poin- A Posr OFFICE CLERK ARRESTED.—Geo. Morrison, a clerk in the Toledo (Ohio) post office, was ‘arrested Saturday, charged with stealing letters from tho U. 8. mailz. He has made a full con- Posraasrsns Cosaissionep.—Commatssions were issued to-day to Mary H. P. Cox, postmistress at Md.; Mary L. Butler, Ford’s Store, y, postmaster, Allisonia, Va.; H. Mul, Va. PosTMASTER GENERAL GResHaM returns from a visit to Indiana early next week. Miss Nerr Wisues Sue Hap Kiruep Dre: Miss Lizzie Nutt, in speaking of the act of her brother in shooting Dukes, the assassin of her father, at Uniontown, Pa., yesterday sak ut tho shooting ts that I had mi “The ade up my-mind if Ob, in favor of Nutt is belong —_—__--______ SOUTHERN SOLDIERS WARMLY APPLAUD A SPEECH given tothe Continental G uagds ot Ngw “Orloune e ntat Guat jean: in the course of his r Governo! said that he once entered New Orleans as told tho. people that the bane of thet proaperty told the people that the bane 1 was the curse of slaver; y doubted then, but knew it now. In conclusion the governor said: — to gain hereafter—it inst enemies which once wore the uni- |-coated il received and heartily In parting im ols re-election to the U. ham for Senator, atid decided to tion of two Senators at the present soesion. AMONG THE YNOHING Parry.— Wednesday ni friends of Edward McLaughlin the was as upon a little settlement of partisans: vi from Tulsa, on them, named Pawnee, ‘and robbed ast Saturday, ins aki ij ¢ Fe The exercises, as arents, A lange ven to the young M. Merritt Winds (ADU; Misses je Ayimer; le—Solo, Miss D. ellen jisses Telegrams to The Stars. A STATES RIGHTS DECISION THE CIVIL ACT OF 1875 UNCONSTITUTIONAL. AMERICAN ARCHBISHOPS GOING TO ROME, KEENE’S “BOOKMAKER” DEFEATED, ——— 4 PRUSSIA AND THE VATICAN, — ee THE DUKES - NUTT TRAGEDE cee ‘The Dynamite Conspiracy. THE SENTENCES ATPROVED BY THR LOXDON PRESS Loxrox, June 18.—The Times tn an editorial say the sentences passed yesterday upon the dynam ite conspirators, Dr. Gallagher, Whitehead, Wile son and Curtin, are severe, but, considering the heinousness of ‘the offense, the convicted men have not received more than their deserts. All the London journals express anproval of the sen- tences The Daily Newes says the convicted men deitberately declared war against society, and they have no right to complain of the conse quences. THR FREEMAN'S JOURNAL APPROVES DUBLIn, June 15.—The Freeman's issue this morning, expresses its approval of the gentence of penal servitude for life imposed om lagher, Henry Wilson, John Curti THE SENTEXCE Journal, tn ta and Alfred Whitehead, the four men convicted tn London yesterday of treason-felony in conmece racy. tion with the dynamite con: > —The Mississipp! river ime wement cofumittee of the merchants exchange ave conclude to request all river improvement committees which have been. Appoluted at differ. ent places In the valley to send one or more dele- gates to @ mecting to be held here July 11th, to levise a plan to be put in operation next fall and Winter for securing the n for the improvement of the river. A Ween’s Business Failures. New York, June 15.—The business fallures throughout Ue country during the last seven daya, a8 Teported to the mercantile agency of R. G. Dun £ Co., number 186 as against 173 last week. Of these the New England states contributed 2, middie states 26, western 58, southern 83, Paciic States 18, New York city 11, and Canada 1®, Horse Racing in England. KEENE'S BOOKMAKER DEFRATRD TO-Day. Loxpox, June 15.—At the Hampton summer meeting to-day the Bushy Park selling welter L.ndicap was won by Reed's Lady Macbeth; Sawrey Cookson’s Spring Gun second, and Keene's Bookmaker third. There were ten starters The betting at the start was 3to 1 against Lady Mao- . Stella Mer. arin Foley, eS. omas, Chrisiine Blanche Palmer, Dyer, Maude Smith, Mary Gwyan, Irene Simms. Fannie rable mention, Gold medal—Misses Stella Merritt, Mary Marion Thomas, Mary E. ‘Hiies beth, 10to 1 against Spring Gun, and 3 to one against Bookmaker. Lady Macbeth won In a can~ ter by three lengths APlenary Conon jm Thies Country. AMBRICAN ARCHBISHOPS SUMMMONRD TO ROMR. Pronta, I11., June 15.—In an interview Bishop Spalding this Inorning corroborated the statement that the archbishops of the United States have been commanded to assemble at Rome next Octo= ber to arrange the program for a plenary council to be held in America. ‘The business of the coun- cll will only pertain to ecclesiastical oMces in this country, not involving Irish affairs. It is three months since Bishop Spalding left Rome, and the above was the pontifical Intentions at une timo of his departure. ‘The plans for the establishment of a Catholic university in this country are imma- a —_.—___ The New Orieans Soldicrs Boston. Boston, June 15.—The Continental Guards, of New Orleans, are taking a harborexcursion on the steamer Kmpire State to-day, accompanied members of the city government and the Nati Lancers, as the guests of the city. General Foreign News by Cable. MR. HEALEY'S INTENTIONS. DUBLIN, June 15.—Mr. Healey will resign his ‘seat In the House of Commous for Wextordborou; and will contest, an election in the county of Raghan for the nome rulers. REWARDED FOR THRIR RERVICES IN RGYPT. Lonpox, June 15.—The house of commons last lO» the versity Bulld- Right passed the bill providing for grants of mon to Lord Alcester (Aduniral “Seymour) aud Lord Wolseley for the services they rendered during the late war In Egypt. PRUSSIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE VATICAN. Berwin, June 15.—Herr Von Gossler, minister 08 public Instruction and ecclesiastical affatrs, stat: yesterday to the committee of the lower house the landtag, which hos the church bill under cous sideration, that Herr Von Schloezer, Prussian Tepe resentative of the thy seg b Was not entrusted with a spectal mission, but he bad otis ein tal ee which shows that the negoUlations will continued, BUSINESS FAILURE. Loxpox, June 13.—George Ashworth & Son, ton, wool and pottery mauufacturers, of Rochial Hanley and London, have failed. Their labiiit are 95,000 pounds. 1oKHE ALABAMA ORRAT SOUIEERN RAILROAD. NDON, June 15.—At a o-day of stocks holders of the Alabama Great Southern railroad aw of £250,000 additional capital was sande ee The Good Templars and the Coler ° Question. Hautrax, N. 8., June 15.—The Grand Templars of the world last night the report of the committee on the color gue: 00, rejoicing tn the vindication of ‘the fundamen Principles of the order by the institution of the order in fourteen out of fifteen soutnern states of America, The session U losed. Civil Rights Texas. THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF MAKCH 1875 HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL. AvsTix, Texas, June 15.—In the U.S. district court yesterday an opinion was rendered in @ criminal prosecution under the elvii rights act of Con; of March, 1875, for @ penalty of §800 for excluding Laura Evans, colored, from a ladies’ car on the Houston and Texas Central ratiroad. Niae- teen similar cases were also disposed of. The court held the law as unconstitutional, and that the things alleged were cognizable by the state tribunals only; also, that the act Was an infringe. meit on the rights of the several states, — The Dukes-Natt Tragedy. A PETITION PREPARING POK THE RELEASE OF YOUNG NUTT. Prrresvra, —The Chronicle's special Says: Qulet reigns once more in Uniontown, Young Nutt was Visited again by his mother and two uncies. Jim, as he {s familiarly known, takes his imprisonment easy, and says nothing’ about the tragedy excepting to his counsel. Hon. Wile Nam Playford ts preparing a petition, whi probably be presented to the court’ to-morrow, asking the release of Nutt. There 1s considerable speculation as towhat the court will doin the remises. The best legal talent is at sea concerme ine the matter. —— The French in Madagascar, BOMBARDMENT OF MAJUNGA. Parte, June 15.—Admiral Pierre, commander of the French fleet in Madagascan waters, in his ree ort of the bombardment ot Majunga, on May 6, says he demanded the surren ‘the piace, but received an evasive reply. Five vessels then opened fire on the town, the three forts of wht ey bel guns, replied. They were qu! pay po nce poe The Hova quarter of the ‘was di yed, but the French factory and most of the, American houses The garrison, of two thousand men, retreated. The French sustained no loss of men. They occupied the town and are collecting the customs. — Victime of Lynch Law in Texas. San Ayronta, Texas, June from Catulla says and a Mexican were found hanging. county, the negro minus his head an Dut he ‘was recognized as Joe. —< Telegraphic Briefs. At the London conference of the Methodist church in St. Catharines, —_- yote- on unton question resulted in a 19 majorfty, The yacht Hebe, from Buri to Rou it in @ squall off Colchester ys | Lake Champiain, The captain mate were drow: be Af Ratence Mie, Woda for the mune ja . der of Nas taken to the ie RS Wi of Hope, Hamilton county, N.¥.. for the killing of Earl ‘26th, from injuries recelved on 1th.