Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1885, Page 1

q« THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT TEE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave.-and 11th $t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. Tay Evexreo Stan fs eerved to entacribers m ths by, ‘on thelr own sccount, at 10 cents pot Week. or 44.centa per month. Copies st the counter, ? eaph, weid—Hcents s mouth, Shyet $er unos [Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C.38 wecotd-clans mail matter} Tee Waray Sran_publishet on Friday—Si 8 year Bestage prepaid. Six months, scents Ez Allmall mbecriptions mnst be paid tm advance: 2s paper sent lonser than is paid for. Rstesof advertising made known on application. Che V% 65 —N® 9,898. WASHINGTON, D. Cc. . FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, SPECIAL N =r v on Curmpaes. ‘At VERY GREAT BEDUCTION STOCK UF SCRAP. BOC © C PUESELL, Booxsetuem, 10 sis 9TH STREET NORTHWEST. Woarrasre 's Booxsroze, 105 Pennsylvania Avenue Special aale this week of 2% PLUSH CABINETS OF FINE NOTE PAPER, CORRESPONDENCE CARDS AND EN- VELOPES TO MATCH. All colors of Plush. H $1.35 PER BOX. cruzer, Booms and geing of muesis, hondsoniely Ilustrated by Annie | : “Tis Baby Kingdom,” this is the greatest book of the | ee largest Variety of Holiday Goods in the city, at mee ty of Boling EE. PARKES an Q@Tand C19 Th stzest nortuweat JNO. A. PRESCOTT, KEAL ESTATE BRO- (6c, is now located in hisnew Office, in the Rel- lowe Butiting, No, 1416 F street northwest, where be has pectect facilities for the transaction of the Real Estate Business in all its branches. ‘Fine Residences for sale. Houses in all parta of the city, The choicest Building Sites in the northwest and im ail other locations. A sp-rialty is made in the Tental of houses, from the lowest to the Bighest value. ‘Ibe eat of care exerciand ip this special branch. Mony Icauet at the lowest rates of interest, with great consideration as to seurity. yal usizess wil be tratracted in etrict deity. Pub- ie Wee 19 80 elephone 3a16-1m ‘Notary Public: DR. YA. S1OCUMS OXNGRSIZED COD EB" Livin Ori AND PoveniNe Weep TES For Consumption are kent by | MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Chemisis and Druseists, 5 Comer 7th and Istrovts northwest. [> THE WASHINGTON GasLiGHT COMPANT. ‘The Stockhol lors of the WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY are hereby notified that their annual meet- fog for the choles of Directors for the enuuing year ‘wil be held at the office of the Company on MONDAY, February 2, 1885. Pol s open from 12m. tot pa B. BAILEY, Secretary. Jalb-d CHA’ rE Cen < will bes meeting of the Cleveland and ‘of West Washington, on FRIDAY EVENING at 7:d00'cloc:. Every member is earnestly Fequested to be present to consider business of interest HUGH G. DIVINE. Secretary, Jali-2t EAST WASHINGTON CLEVELAND AND <F Hendricks Club. The semi-monthiy toseting ‘will be held at McCauley’s Hall, FRIDAY EVENING, Washington News and Gossip, Govenxuent Recetets To-paYy.—Internal rev- enue, $176, ‘were Senators Lapham and Miller (Cal); Repre- sentatives Jeffords, Maginnis, Russell, Cralg and Brewer; Representative-elect ‘Chas. H. Allen, ex- Representative Pound and Emory Spear. Navtowat Bawx EXAMINER APPOINTED.—The con- trotier of the currency to-day appointed James @. Sturgis, of Chicago, to be @ national bank exam- ner, vice Oakley, resigned. Ew Rovre ror Nicanagva.—The Navy depart- ment is informed that Civil Engineer Menocal, with the party under his command, arrived at Panama December 29, and transferred their equipments, &c., to the U.'8. 8 Lackawanna, with the intention of Salling in that vessel for Corinto, Nicaragua, January 2 ‘Tue Disrosrrion or Tie Vessers of the Pacific ‘Squadron {s reported as follows, under date of De- cember 6th: The Hartford 1s at Valparaiso; the Shenandoah ts undergoing repairs at Coquimbo, ‘and ts under orders to go to Moliendo; the Monon- gabela 1s at Coquimbo; the Wachusett has been ordered to Moliendo; the Iroquois 1s expected to arrive at Valparaiso February 14th, ‘Tue West Post cadets who have been turned back from the third to the fourth class are Mat- thew C. Butler, jr., Charles V. Donaldson, John D. L. Hartman, Charles A. Hedekin, Hiram M, Rogers ship under the firm usime of HANSON. ROBERTSON > Booxs: Booss: Boos: ar BaAUM'S, #6 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. aspeciat bancain to.our customers in Tius- trytad Gift Books inclnliuye Dantes Inferno, dlustee- fea by Dore. nly $208 former price $10;" Paradise Lost ustrated by Dore. ouly #3 98, former price $10, Family Vibes, Teachers’ Bibles, Prayer Books, Myuttals and Catholic Prayer Books at lowest prices. Christinas and New Year's Cards in sereat variety. Our Ensraved Plate and 50 cards, cay 80e, The work seexecuted in the Brest sty2e. ‘Call and examine our stock of Books and Stationery. We wuaranios our prices to be the lowrat Iu the city YALL AT W. IL MORRISON'S, Cc a Sigibeaerevavia AVENCE. |g And ore the large and slocant assortment curses ‘CAMES. BEACTIECL GIFT BOOKS, SPMAS soit religions and secular, HotipsY GoobS on second Boor Syecial attracticas in noveltin of Plush, Leather, Bisque aed Brass, Children's BOOKS and POLS hud Sand TO (Ginstings ‘Troe ORNAMENTS and GERMAN FA- (oho vous URS, BRACKETS, FRAMES and BASKETS Newey customer mil be preeeuted with # teautifal Pocket Caichdat for 1553 ‘a SHINGTON CIRCULATING LIBRARY, wit AGB ret orsac New Books ara Peace BS ane Sesdoneer ct low pecee Mite. 1. WASHBURN & CO. v as soon as pu pes Lion ¢Qpoe nome” SAFETY OIL. THE OLD ESTAELISHED HOUSE ©. WEST & SOS ‘THE PIONEERS IN MANUFACTURING HIGH TEST OILS. OFFER “OUR HOME” ‘THE BEST OF ALL” ILLIANCY OF LIGHT AND GREATEST IL- FOR BRILLIAYCS IN ATING POWER "AR EXCELLING ANY OF THEIR PREVIOUS ae EFFORiS, TRY IT, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS USEIT ASK YOUR STOREREEPER FOR “OUR HOME,” AND TAKE NOOTHER S, It burns in all Kerosene Lamps, and is particularly adapted to the new Electric, Student and other Lamps, €. WEST & SONS, 21g W. LOMBARD STREET, dtm Ip Baurmegge Heavevanrenrs For ENAUGURATION SUPPLIES, Twill sell the goods named below at the following 300) Mattresses at Tie. each: illo Canvas Cots at $1.25 cach: 9,000 Siat Cote at $1.25 Zon Cote with Mattresses and Ptlows, ‘22000 Bed Comforts; 1,000 pairs Blankets, Parties wanting such goods for the coming Insugura- ‘on, will find it to their advantage by calling on meas early aa pow ‘bie. F 5,000 Pillows at 25e. it $2.25 ene WASH. B. WILLIAMS, DEALER IN FURNITURE AND CARPETS, &c., street; 632, 634 and 639 D street, and €39 Louisiana Avenue, Bow LATEST FARISIAN MODES IN HATR GOODS. WLLE M. J. PRANDI, 22Mzs, M. J. Huxt's, 189 F srmaee GRAY SHADES! st SHINGLED BANGS! ver reef be iu the huirdressers” hands, Vy Plain combing. Har Dressed aud —— sea lome Haswao & Hercussox, 424 Nivra Sreree, Agents for POSTON HARD WAX ‘The best Floor Polish. GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES, eS, FURNACES, &c. As Ovsozresrry For Au ‘10 BUY RELIABLE AND FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES. ‘None should delay. but call at once, and see our stock of MEN'S, BOYS’ AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, AT OUR SPECIAL 10 AND 20 PER CENT RE WAND 2 PEK CENT REDUCTIONS. WAND 20 PER CENY REDUCTIONS. We guarantee every buyer shail have the full worth of ais money, and that every warmucut we sell aball do good Service to the wearer to the fui! ainount of ite cost, abd ‘Dring the purchaser back to us ucain. NOAH WALKER & CO, TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. at 625 Pevnsylvanta Avenue. Roepcertos Is Fees Asp Lorvs WRAPS. (OUR SEAL SEIS SACQUES, MINK AND SQUIRREL- LINED CIECULARS, Are uow offered at genuine reductions, All goods are Gret quality, bonght early tn the season. NO MISFITS OR JOB LOTS. A choice lot of natural Reaver Trimming and Muff. EWMARKETS AND RUSSIAN CIRCULARS IN (CLOTH AND SICILIENNE SILK, At Prime Cost, All Genuine Bargains. WILLETT & RUOFF, HATTERS AND FURRIERS, 905 Pennsylvania avenue. oo Mosr Be Croto Or. We havea good many odds and ends in broken sizes ef Boots and Shoes; will seli off for one-half price to eiose thera out, : ‘Also, there is an accumulation of odds and ends in ‘men's and boys'clothing wewill close out st any reason- Sor J. W. SELBY, alo REAL v INSURANCE. NOTE AND STOCK } Sea NS TONERS tures. j Losses by fire for the year is#d, adjusted paid. zi & CRALLE, to conduct the Fire Insurance business, and will’ represent the following well known and reli: Abie old companies: Ninvara, of New York Hing ot Harton, Harton ‘Pie of Hartford ie rerpook, of Masa, Frankia, of Pitiadeiphia, ‘Ns ional of Haren, | BH ROBERTSON, =| It. K. CRALLE. sale-st Office: 1524 F'stret nor hwest. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK. holders of the POST COMBINATION SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, for the election of Directors and for the transsetion of such other business ax may be desired, will be held at the office of thecompany, 1526 F street, on WEDNESDAY, the 2iut of January, 1885, ‘The polls will be opened at 13m. and closed at § p.m. ‘Transfer books will be closed on the 16th inst. jals-st HP, LITTLEPAGE, Secretary. eS FRANCIS HUFTY. J. TARBELL DYER. HUFTY & DYER, : 1301 F Street Northwest. Real Estate bouzht, sold and rented. The collection of rents, negotiation of louns "nd placing of fire instr ‘Sie will also buy and sell on ccinmission Government onda, District and otter Sirst-clasn investments securi= “Money to loan on Real Estate on collateral security. 3a12-1m, TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS CONTEM_ ot eer eneea sisele Telephone Call, 122-2. Jal2-2m* al ‘LUMBER LUMBER Now discharging at oth-street wharves, by ecffboner “1, E. Williaa," 9,000 ft. Lumber. “Enis {the Sd cargo nveived within ast two onthe, oils “Strict bu clamy Norte Cutotinn sabe nod ling” we advertised some mon Nery much Superior to that wenerally’ offered fur sale in this mar ‘We have now piled and of every sie and length necenaary Tor building sortment of every size and lencth necessary for Fequirements We solicit an inspection and guarantes prompt and satisfactory dealing. Wat B. Reporave, with JAMES F. BARBOUR, ‘Telephone call 122-2. [j10-im) 12th and Md. ave, s.w. ic OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUB- ES Cu CE See CO. OF D.C ‘Wasurseton, January 2, 1884 ‘The Ann neting of the Mutual Fire Insurance Compas of the Districe of Cotta bla will be helen fie FHIRD, MONDAY GF _SANUAUY, 1606, tbe 19th instant. at. the office ompany, corner o -sylvania avenue and 9th street northwest, commencine atnine o'clock a wi. By the charter of the Company the election of seven Managers. to constitutes board to conduct the affairs of eens required to be held at above meet- | By the sixth article of the By-Laws of the Company it Ske'arat Oustacss tu ores shail bc the spotstseetor c rat in order afl ppointinent of & ¢ha:rman, who shall contuct the inecting: and election im accordance with the act of incorporation, between the lows of Soclocy =m and 6p. Amount of premium wots held Amount of casi on had Gash received om renewal 31, 1884.). 17,251.23 Securities 143,795.00 Keal estate, -: ae 49,600.00 Office furniiure and ax ‘300.00 ‘and ‘The anvuai’ statement wil at the olftcs of the company by the 120 By order of the Board of Man: Jab lat J WESLE fe ety BOTELER, Secretary. (p> SaMvEL s. sHEDD. FINE GAS FIXTURES. AND DECORATED GLO! ND COLORED PECORAT! )BES A DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS, @ NINTH STREET NORTHWEST (op> DB Ht THOMPSON MURRAY, DENTIST, 1310 F STREET NORTHWEST, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE. " dl6-Im* CHRISTMAS GOODS. I. addition tomy large stock of GAS FIX- TURES. T have Fancy Porcelain Lamps ‘Fancy Brass Lamps, Andirons, Fire Sets ders. Alsos, large assortment of BRASS ORNAMENTS, Faucy Por- celain Flowered Vaxcs, Baskets, etc. E. F. BROOKS. a3. e31 15th street, Corcoran Buildin. TS yeexcn cateren CHARLES F. RITTL Successor to. P. Cratchet, 1006 H street northwest. In ready tosend to every part of the United States his exquisfe Stewed ‘Terrapin. the national dish of thie countrs. whieh Js the delight ia Dinner. Sha Supper, also Boned Chicken, Turkey atid. Galas mi dels. Pates-de-foies-srin ated Geine. Chicken Croquet Sud others: Patien, “ielis, und VolsausVeut caibty oF farniaing, Oysters In every tye and sendwic Breet agp Chicken ‘Broth, Cousonmes and Soups, Steat f., always on bau Uy they int, quart and gallons vered promptly. by telephoniug to the hog cat cas eS REMOVAL. Law offices of W. Pence Bex removed to 625 F street. alsa (> Pucements x HARDWCODS: asp BUILDING LUMBER. WAL McLEAN & SON, 42 THIRTEENTH AND B STREETS 5. W. GEO. W. CORBETT. ‘CaxPENteR axp BUILDER, Special attention given to repairs and remodeling of honses, store fitting, ud gener: Jobbing. S18 Sth at j Borthwest. Telephone call, 442-3. nz Toth fust., 8 o'clock sharp. ‘A fll attendance required: Gausae” | ON MP g, ENUWISLE: Sectclary’” | and Charies > Huse EE sorter Wola thindny ined ANTES. | _A Stuy Srony DISPROVED BY THE ARMY Reais- ‘TeR.—In regard to the story attributed to a Mr. Richeson, of Vicksburg, Miss.,!n which hé repre- rents Gen. Sherman, then a major, as saying at the breaking ont of the war, “that he would lose his | right arm before he would fight against the south,” the Army Register shows that Gen. Sherman never held the rank of major. He served as second lteu- tenant trom July 1, 1840, to September 6, 1853, When. he resigned. He fe-entered the service on May 14, 1861, in this city, a colonel of the thirteenth in- fantry. The Death of Rear Admiral Powel ‘A BRIEF SKRTCH OF HIS CAREER. Rear Admiral Lewin W. Powell, second on the Tetired list of officers, and well known in naval cir cles, died last night at his residence, 1707 I street northwest. Rear admiral Powell was born im Winchester, Virginia, his father being Hon. Alfred Powell, the congressional representative from the Winchester district. He entered the navy phen quite young, In 1817, and by close ap- plication came to be oné of the ablest_ officers the service. He was with Farragut at Mobile and had several other separate commands during the war. He wag sent to Europe to investigate naval institutions abroad, and on his return assisted in founding the naval academy at Annapolla, He leaves no family, and his wife died avout three Fears ago. His executors are understood to be Judge C. D. Drake and William B. Webb. He has Deen in the service of the government for sixty- seven years, and has been on the retired list for about twenty years. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock. The Changes in the Court of Claims. THE RETIRING CHIEF JUSTICE, HIS SUCCESSOR AND THR NEW JUDGE. As stated in yesterday's Stan, the President has Nominated Wm. A. Richardson to be chief justice of the Court of Clatms, vice Drake, resigned, and John Davis to be associate justice of the Court of Claims, vice Richarason. Judge Richardson, the new chiet justice, is well known as a jurist, and {s thoroughly fitted by ex- Pertenece to oocupy Dis new position, During part of Grant's administration he held the offices of As- sistant Secretary and Secretary of the ‘Treasury, and is well acquainted with the workings of the rious departments. Hon. Charles D. Drake, whose retirement from the position of chief justice has caused the above chang.s, 13 nearly 74 Years of age and will reuire from the bench with the full salary of $5,000. He has been eligible for retirement since 1861, a8 the law prescribes that a United States Judge inay re- ‘ure When he ¢ "all have reached the age of 70 years, and after heshall have served continuously ten Mr. John Davis, the son-in-law of the of State, who fils the vacancy on the Court of Claims bench, 1s an unusually young man for such @ position, but his ability {3 unquestioned. He 1s Pecullarly fitted for us new duties ‘by experience. He was the clerk of the first Alabama claims court; Was afterward the assoefate counsel on behult of the United States betore the French-American ¢laims commt-sion, holding the latter position at the time he was appointed to his present office as First Assistant Sccretary of State. A Cold Wave Coming, A Stan reporter was informed at the signal office this morning that a cold wave is on its way eastwards from the northwest, and that it extends down into Texas. It will probably clear off here to-night, and begin to grow colder. It will be colder to-morrow than to-day, and by day after to- morrow the temperature will have fallen consider- ably, So that pretty cold weather may be expected on that day. The New Hydraulic Dredge. COL. HAINS SAYS IT 18 A SUCCESS. Col, Hains seid to a Stax reporter to-day that the new hydrauite dredge, which has recently been set to work below the Long bridge, 1s an assured success, He said thatit has not gotten well to work yet on account of defective machinery. As far a3 the dredge itself 1s concerned Its work is per- fect. Suficient care had not been taken with the construction of the machinery which works the dredge, and It has been necessary to remedy ae- fects from tme to time. Yesterday the dredge Worked In the most satistactory manner until the plow, which cuts the material, struck a big tron chalti, and work had to be suspended to disentangle it. There ts no difficulty about the working or the dredge in the material below the Long bridge, and I don't look for any in other localities,” concluded Col. Hains. — Alexandria A: Reported for Tae EvENtNe Sar. ‘A Sruzer Case.—The case raised in the corpora- ton court against Charles Churchman for obstruct- ing a highway by bullding a house across what would be Henzy street ff an extension were made, has been abandoned by the attorney for the com: monwealth because on amotion by the defence to attach the names of the prosecuting witn 80 that they migit be held for costs In case the prose- cution Tailed, no person was willing to incur that Tesponsibilky. It seems that the city authorities Placed the matter Im the hands of the common- Wealth’s attorney, but that they furnished no se- curity for costs, “The house 1s close to qhe old Dis. trict line, and between 1795 and 1847 “all streets stopped nt that line. Jeke Rowe's Estate.—The cireutt court having taken jurisdiction of the estate of Jere Robb betore any application was made to the corporation court on the subject, Judge Keith has ordered that the widow, Mary Robb, be allowed to remain in session of the cwelling-house, &c., and A. W. Arm. strong be appointed curator until’ Mrs Kobb shall qualify as admintstratrix, ALEXANDRIA CLAIMANTS.—A few of the heirs of the original clatmants under the French spoliation Dill just passed Congress stilt reside in this neigh. Doruood. ‘The seizure of many of Alexandria's best Sulps by French cruisers in the latter PAE of the last century was the first blow struck at the Alex- andria shipping interest, then exceedingly prosper- ous. Norgs.—The contract for the distribution by wagons of the tron pipes forthe new water mains hys been awarded to Messrs. Studds & Pullman. — W. A. Walls, N. G.. ard the other officers of Poto- mac “lodge ‘installed, have entered upon thelr (2B TEE, ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND RES. Sdents fe particuiariy called to PHOSVIT: the ew snd yopular Brain snd Nerve. Tonic and Sale- raard Malaria For sale ureated by the glans or hh bottles by W.C MILBURN, Sole Inventor ufacturer. 1429 Pepnsylvania avenie. ‘spl ZS JOHN T. MITCHELLS REAL ESTATE tice, southwest comer of 11th and Pa. avenue ‘19ldand 1916 Pennsylvania avente, | jald Dowline's suction rocms), Dealer in irae bones atee ca Sones aoe offices——Rev. W. H. Hernhard, @ Jew who has become a Christian, preached again at Trinity M. E. church yesterday atternoon.—The old gray fox which the fox hunters have hunted without success, was killed by a dog a few days ago near upper Cameron. Political Notes. J. Donald Cameron was unanimously renomt- nated forthe U. S. Senate by the republican sen atorial caucus at Harrisburg, Pa., yesterday. Promptattention given to any business entrusted to me nS Cor UES Tae Eo Te 31-3 AD to. ieee col: orders promptly: D OouGgGLaSS NINTH ANNUAL SALE OF LADIES’ COTTON UNDERWEAR. ‘Having been engaged in the manufacture of Ladies’ ‘Underwear for upwards of ten years, we claim absolute Perfection in the shape and workmanship of our gar- ments, ‘We open this vale with the largest and most complete assortinent we have ever displayed, and the prices will be below any that have been named for similar gooda, The reports from Albany indicate that Morton fs losing ground in the senatorial contest and Evarts fs now In the lesd. A letter was received there from Hon. Frank Hiscock withdrawing from’ the Contest, fils friend will probably support Bvartt, Hon. David T. Littio gave a dipner to the sen- atorial candidates at Sprit UL, last evening. Among those present were Judge Win. Snider, Congressman Morrison, Gen. Black, Joshua. Allen and Carter Harrison. "George T. Downing has weitten a card to.the New York, Freeman addressing Wm. Dorshelmer, Sullivan, Roger A’ Pryor and Joseph Pulitzer, as representative demo- crats, and calling upon them to secure the reeog- nition of the colored people under the new admin- istration, by appcinting | some leading colored men to places of honor in the north. H, Mitchell, of is re that he fg not a'candidate ee oa dendioek tn te Caran ‘over the election of a temporary president for United States Senator cannot poss! "Tuesday. A San Francisco dispatch © ‘sus. Ex-Senator John ported. as gay in AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. DULL CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS WORK IN THE COMMITTEE ROOMS, Eto. ‘The Senate. Among memorials presented in the Senate to-day Was one by Mr. Cameron from 8,000 cigar-makers of Philadelphia, setting forth that ratification of the Pending Spanish treaty would throw out of em- Ployment more citizens of the United States than there are inhabitants in Cuba and Porto Rico, and Protesting against ratification, A number of other [eevee Against the ratification of the treaty were resented and appropriately referred. ‘BILLS INTRODUCED. Among the bilis introduced were the following: By Mr. Beck—To settle and adjust claims of any state for expenses incurred by it in defense of the vay Dr Dawe alize the pay of sy Dr. Dawes—To equi of the naval academy." wnbsten oer By Mr. Sabin—For the relief of settlers under the homestead law. ‘The bills were appropriately reterred. Mr. Sewell introduced a joint resolution to refer to the President the controversary between the United States and Venezuela in Tespect to the award of the mixed commisison. It was referred to the committee on foreign relations, A TABLET TO HENRY WILSON. ‘Mr. Hoar offered a resolution, which was agreed to, directing the architect of the Capitol to place in the room ot the Senate wing in which Vice President Henry Wilson died a marbie tablet recording the fact and aate of his death. ed Mr. Hoar in moving the resolution briefly eulo- fied the deceased, saying among other things that, ie was a noticeable instance of the opportunities offered by American institutions to the humblest citizen to rise to eminent position. BILLS UPON THE CALENDAR, ‘The Senate then pi tothe consideration f bills upon the calendar. ‘The discussion of the bill for the reliet of theFirst National Bank of Newton, Mass, was resumed, Dut Was not concluded. ‘THE NAVAL ARPRORIATION BIL. A message from the House of Representatives was received, announcifig the disagreement of that Dody to the Senate amendments to the temporary Raval appropriation bill and asking for a confer- ence, which request was granted, and the chair ‘appointed conferees, ‘THE INTER-STATE COMMERCE BILL At2 o'clock the chair iid before the Senate the inter-state commerce Dill. Houxe of Representatives. Mr. Hardy (N. Y.), from the committee on venti- ation, reported a resolution for the removal of por- tions of the railing in the rear of the desks of members. Adopted On motion of Mr. Young (Tenn.), bill was passed authorizing the construction of @ bHagS uerees tes MisalgsippI river at Memphis, Tenn. ALAND GRANT PORFRIT BILL. Mr. Cobb (Ind.) reported a conference disagree- ment upon the Dill to forfelt the unearped Atlantic ‘and Pacific land grant. Mr. Cobb stated that the difference between the ‘two houses grew out of an amendment placed upon the bill by the Senate, and commonly known as fie Morgan amendment. | He desired thatthe sould give an expression of its opinion in Tespect to the amendment sri tiseock (X. ¥.) moved that the House recede agreement 10 tbe Senate ime sagred ‘amendment. je disagreement was insisted upon and Mr. Cobb, ir. Henley and Mr. Payson reappointed col ferees, ), from the committee on Mr. Robinson (N.Y. Pensions, reported a vill granting a pension of & month to the widow of Commander &. Dasa Green. Private calendar. ceyaigeeck ‘Mr. Gee ine). the Senate amend- m Cent land ic Don-eoncurred int piace THR HOUSE REFUSES TO TAKE UP THE MEXICAN PENSION BILL, AND PROCEEDS TO CONSIDER PRI- VATE BILLS, Mr. McMillin (Pend.) moved that the House go ‘Into pommittee of the whole on the private calen- dar, Which motion was opposed by Mr. Townshend (Ills), who wished to call up the Mexican pension Dill, and Who made the point that no quorum had voted. He and Mr. McMillla were appointed tellers, Bi cute tamte Nati peas ute pied by them, and tne controversy originating In in, grew lene bitter, and delayed the division ofthe House. Finally sir. Holman was appointed im Mr. Townshend's place, and the motion was ole (Mr. (N. Y¥.) in the chi on ‘the private calendar. i 2 | ‘Tho District in Congress. ‘THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY EXEMPTION BUI. Mr. Pike, from the Senate District committee, to- day reported favorably the bill declaring the mean- ing Of the third section of the act of Congress of June 16, 1882, in relation to Howard University, to be to exempt all the property of the university from future taxation as fully and to the same ex- tent as the second section of the same act remitted. the taxes due om that property at the time the Dill ‘Was passed. THE HALLET KILBOURN JUDGMENT. Col Michaei L. Woods appeared before the House Judiclary committee to-day in behalf of the bili to reimburse Ex-Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson for the expenses incurred in his defense in the Hallet Kil- bourn case, and to allow him compensation for bis Ume. Mr. Wilson, of the firm of Shellebarger & Wilson, and Mr. W. H. Smith were heard upon ‘their Claims for services in the same case. The House Committee on Naval Af- fairs. THE GREELY RELIEF VESSELS—THE DEATH OP CADET STRANG. Ata meeting of the House committee on naval affairs to-day Representatives Boutelle, Talbot and Baller.tine were appointed a sub-committee to con- sider a Dill proviaing for the distribution of the Greely relief vessels. Mr.Boutelle favors putting the Alert in complete repair and returaing her to the British government with the thanks of Congress, He says the vessel was presented to the United ‘States for a specific purpose, and now, as that pur- pose has been accomplished, 1t would be proper to return her. ‘The committee also considered the proposed in- vestigation of the death of Cadet Strang at the naval academy, and by a tie vote decided that to Investigation should be made. The members op- posed Uo the investigation based their opposition on the ground that no evidence had been presented suMiclent to Warrant an investigation. Disugreements ax to Naval Appropria- tions. THR HOUSE NON-CONCUKS IN SENATE AMENDMENTS. Just before adjournment yesterday the House, on motion of Mr. Randall, voted to non-concur in the Senate amendments to the six months’ naval ap- propriation ill.and Messrs. Randall, Holman and ng Were appointed conferees. ‘THE CAUCUS OF DEMOCKATS OF THE HOUSE FAIL, TO AGHRE ON A LINE OF POLICY. ‘The democrats of the House of Representatives in caucus yesterday afternoon discussed the pro- priety of making a large appropriation for the naty for the next fiscal year. Mr. Randall was under the impression that it would be better not to make any considerable appropriation this session, but leave the reconstruction of the navy to the next Congress. Mr. O’Neill, of Missouri, wanted money to be Sppropeiaiet 80 as to keep the navy yard bands in work. Mr. Ellls thought an appropriation for the new navy should be made atonce. A reso- lution, offered by Mr. King, binding the party to support the majority of the committee was lost. Capitol Topics. ‘THE RETIREMENT OF GEN, ORANT. Ata recent meeting of the House committee on military affairs Representative Slocum was author- ized to call up in the House, at the first opportu nity, ee bre bil Eta) in ane ena the resent Congress ing for the placing of Gen. Brant on tue reured list’ At the hmeedeg of tas committeo to-day a motion authorizing him to call up the bill recently by the Senate and hav- ing for its object the retirement of Gen, Grant was. lost by @ vote of § to 2. ‘Those opposing the, eran Waste” ust ote tie lorgan, Wolford, Connolly, Bayne; those favoring, Képresentatives Cutcheon and Steele. So a ae eeeres arama The Senate committees on pensiong to-day re- ported adversely on the bill to grant a pension of $30 per month to Emma De Long, widow of the late Hit cara ene eae =: the bat Senator enn tener nm ino hy Teport, recommending a:pen- ‘he mit of inority report qi oa Sion of $80 per month, the report, e ‘the bill, and says it is a “just and. to the servioss and memory of one of ‘the exam ery, fortiiude and heroism fhe atinals of maanktha adfora REFUNDING BILLS IN THE HOUSE. The McPherson billWwas practically defeated 10 the House yesterday by an adjournment before the ‘vote could be taken. As the special order under What Senator Lamar Did Not Say. “That remark attributed to me in a morning Paper,” said Senator Lamar to a Stak reporter, “I never uttered nor conceived. I never thought any- {hing of the kind. Tt ts entirely untrue,” continued the Senator, as if to emphasize his first declara- ‘tion. The remark ret toquotes him as severely eriticising Washington correspondents, and of drawing a comparison between the oné who in- Vented a falsehood and stuck to it and the one who printed a falsehood and then went round in- quiring if it was true. Discussing the Nicarauguan Treaty. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE IX EXECUTIVE SESSION <MR. MORGAN'S SPEECH AND MR. SHERMAN'S AMENDMENT, The Senate went into executive session about 2 O'clock yesterday afternoon, and the pending mo- tion, made by Mr. Jackson, to print the speeches on the Nicarauguan treaty, was laid aside, and Mr. ‘Morgan was given the floor. He spoke for nearly ‘three hours in favor of the treaty. Mr. Morgan set forth the importance of an inter-oceanic canal under American control, and maintained that the Clayton-Bulwer treaty does not stand in the way of the ratification of the pending treaty, Mr. Mor- gan agrees substantially with the State depart- ment with to the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, that It is obsolete. He also holds that it has been violated by England. His speech was a strong ent On the legal points involved. Ir, Sherman submitted an amendment looking to negotiations with England for the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty before Peccesainy to the ratification of the Nicarauguan treaty. It ‘understood that Senator Edmunds expects to de- liver an argument in support of the treaty. ‘THE OPPOSITION TO THE TREATY in the Senate are beginning to believe that a vote ‘will not be reached at this session. The time de- Voted to its consideration so far has been taken up with voluminous speeches. A Senator who 1s against the treaty sald to-day: “Itis an absurd instrument. For instance, it requires that. the ‘United States, in the event of the building of the canal, gd a Bete ese Now, what I want to know is, how we would do that. Suppose a for- eign nation should make war upon Nicaraugua, how could we pices that little half-civilized na- on? We couldn’t go down there and fight for 1t, because we haven't got any vessels for that sort of Warfare. If we could take Nicaraugua up and move it into our territory here we might protect it jalnst a foreign invasion; but it is absurd to talk of binding this country to protect Nicaraugua where it stands.” Defense of Marshal Wright. THE SPRINGER COMMITTCE HAVING A LIVELY TIME. Marshal Wright began the introduction of tes- timony in his defense before the Springer committee in Cincinnati yesterday. Several witnesses testi- fied to the violent treatment of colored voters by poles. and deputy sheriffs on the day of the Octo- r election. Amos Ludington testified to violence on the part of democrats, and referred to a deputy sheriff named gute. as prominent in disorder, and chi that he had threatened him, the wit- ness, We Phillips, who was in the room, arose, and addressing the witness, said, “You lie.” Ludington then he had been told that Phil- ips had threatened him. ‘Two Great Firms go Under. JOHN J. CISCO & SON SUSPEXD—LIABILITIES TWO AND ONE-HALF MILLION. It was oMicially announced shortly after the close of business in New York yesterday that the old banking firmof John J. Cisco & Son, of 59 ‘Wall street, had made an assignment to Louis ‘May, formerly of the banking ana brokers’ frm of May & King, who is also the assignee of Halsted, Haines & Co., which concern suspended some months since.’ The firm was intimately connected financially for many years with the Louisville and Nashville, and the ‘Houston and Texas Central Tallroad companies, and have suffered fro tne late decline in the securities of these corporations, as well ua the general shrinkage in values cnrougi- out the year 184. ‘The senior partner died last year, and on April 1st next the affairs of tne old firm Were to be closed up, and everything would have gone on as usual up to that time, but for the Teports that they were embarrassed,’ which were started about ten days ago, and telegraphed throughout this country and Europe. ‘These re- ports grew out of the fact thatthe firm was under- Stood to be largely interested in Houston and ‘Texae Central bonds which have greatly depre- since the present management of the road caused the coupons of the first mortgage bonds to ‘De bought by the Southern Development Company instead of paying them direct, as heretofore. Al- (hough the Teports, affecting the credit of the firm were dented at the ume, they led to a steady and increasing run by depositors, and it was deem- ed best, for the benefit of all their creditors, to make an assignment without preferences for the Purpose of a gradual liquidation of their affairs As generally belleved this afternoon, the matter 4s rather in the nature of a liquidation than a fall- ure, as it is stated that all depositors will be paid in full gs soon as the securities can be reailzed yy "nis view of the cage 1s strengthened by the knowledge that the firma alway's has been rich, and also by the fact that no preferences are given, not even the large estate of the late senior partner” ‘The firm has no contracts on the Stock Exchange, their Mabilities belug chietiy to depositors. ‘The present partners are Jolin A. Cisco, son of John J. Cisco, and F. A. Foote, the former being a member of thé Stock Exchange, but never participating actively in the operations of the exchange. ‘The late Joh J. Cisco for a long. period. of Sears. was assistant treasurer of the United States av New York,and during the early stagesof the rebellion, by his intitnate friendship with bink officiais,rendered valuuble assistance to Salmon P. Chase, then S lary of the ‘Treasury, In securing louns trom New York city banks. Hé left the office before tne close Of tie war to found the banking house which sus- pended yesterday. Mr. Cisco first became promi- nent as banker by his success in marketing tne six per cent currency bonds issued by the govern- ment in ald of the Puctficrafiroads. ‘The placing of these bonds greatly accelerated the construction of the roads, and ever since the firm held a high posi- ton in the financial world. ‘The house, during the life of the senlor partner, dia.a_large investment, business; and capitalists, both large and small,con- sulted Mr. Cisco's judgment, ‘The New York Herata to-day says: Both mem- bers of the firm declined to make any statement for publication and secluded themselves in the inner oMce. ‘The Hearia reporter was referred to Lewis May, the assignee. Mr. May said: The ru- ‘mors started some ten days since about the ola es established banking house of John J. Cisco & Son, and which were telegraphed all over this country: and Europe, have caused a very severe run upon them on the part of thelr depositors. In addition to this, they were largely interested tn the bonds of the Houston and Texas Central ratiroad, which have been very greatly depreciated by tue’ severe blow against the credit of that company caused by the action of Mr. C. P. Huntington in purchasing the coupons of the frst mortgage bonds. Mr. May further said that he believed thelr abilities would sae from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000. ‘The Habilities of the firm consisted of the debts due to depositors, ‘The assets of the house, he understood, were almost wholly rst mortgage bonds on rallroids and rall- Toad property and real estate mortgages, C. P. Huntington assured the Herala er that he knew nothing about the failure of Cisco & Son. He had lost no money by them and had had no relations with ‘them whatever, OLIVER BROS. & PHILLIPS, OF PITTSBURG, FAIL POR FIVE MILLION. Oliver Bros. & Phillips, of Pittsburg. one of the largest tron firms in the country, issued a notice yesterday suspending payment. "The suspension created great excitement in Pittsburg, as the em- barrassment was a surprise to every one. ‘The lin- Dillties are reported at from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. cate lata nase tS #1. sper held at Pittsburg, wit col- interal for almost all of tt. Harry 'W. Oliver. jee a member of the firm, was on the tariff commission. ‘He said last night that the firm had ample assets to pay all creditors. Wonk or Mexican Baxprrs—At San Diego, Mex- 100, at t on Saturday the sergeant of the guirds w: quetied in the back by a sentry While sitting in his tent. The house of Capt. Rice was broken into and the captain shot deat in nis ded. Bis wife was ‘and the mutineers de- manded the money in the house. She said there Was none, when she was clubbed to death with their musketa. ‘The house was pillaged of $1,000 by the noted ‘Buuap Riors FHARED aT BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. held at Birmingham, En: wh Was attended by five s0n3 who are out of employment. assed asking the corporation of the city to furnish them with e ent, After the meeting a TALKS BY A LARGE ATTENDANCE —CLERGYMEN WHO WERE FRESENT—MR. MOODY'S IDEAS OF HOW TO CAPTCRE NON CHURCH-GOERS, &C. “The convention of Christian workers,” conducted by D. L. Moody, was opened to-day at the Congre- ational church. The first session was announced to begin at 10 o'clock, but people commenced to Present their uckets at the door as early as 9 o'clock, and the corps of ushers was busily em- ployed from that hour untilatver 10 o'clock. Nearly every one who came, and a majority of those pres- ent Were ladies, brought a copy of the Gospel hymns. A large stageswas built out from the plat- form, on which seats were placed for the ministers. Back of them and in the cholr loft were seated the members of the choir, over one hundred in num- ber, led by Mr. Frank Wilson. A few minutes be- Toré 10 o'clock the choir began singing selections from the Gospel hymns. At that hour every seat 4n the large chureh floor and gaileries were filled. During the singing the ministers marched in single file to the platform and took their seats. MR. MOODY ON THE PLATFORM. A few minutes later, Rev. Dr. Bartlett. emerged from the door of the pastors’ room, followed by a stout gentleman, with a large round bead, closely cropped hair, and a rather full brown beard, tinged with gray. ‘This gentleman clasped a book in his hands. He was conducted by Dr. Bartlett to the Sota placed behind the reading desk at the front of the piatform. When the singing ceased, this gen- tlemen, who was D. L. Moody, snapped his eye- Rlasses upon is nose; rose fo. his feet, opened a ttle book, and when every one was on tp-toe to see what He would say, temarked, “Two hundred and sixty-second hymn. We will sing while the Iriends are coming in.” When this hymn had been sung Mr. Moody an- nounced the 370th hymn, “I would like to have you all sing the chot ‘Bringing in the Sheaves.’ It 1s simple, ‘We Shall Come Rejoicing Bringing in the Sheaves’ Why it ‘Will sing Itself, if you just give It a chance. If you can’t get the Tight tune, get as near to itas you can, but sing something.” ‘When one stanza had been sung. Mr. Moody held up bis hand, remarking: “That's very well for the cholr, but Why don’t yousing. ‘There's a lady down there,” he said, motioning towards the center of the church, “who didn't sing at all.” ‘Then Mr. Moody had the choir sing one verse and the audience another, saying ‘Let us see who can sing It best.” Then hé had the galleries sing i competition against the body of the church. “Then he gave out another spirited hymn in the same manner, 80 that by the tme he was ready to open the regular pro- ceedings the assembly had sung Itself into an ex- cellent humor. Mr. Moody then gave out the con- pecration bymn, No. 128 After thig_way sung an invocation was bffered by Rev. Dr. Bullock and se- lections were read by Rev. Dr. 8. K. Cox from the Yenth chapter of Romans. MR. MOODY'S OPEXING DISCOURSE, Another hymn, and Mr. Moody then arose. He Degan to speak in an easy, conversational style, ‘saying that the object of these conventions was to bring up these practical questions, getting all the light possible upon them without long essays. The question to be brought up first was the theme “How to reach non-church-goers.” He sald he was not going to speak of churches that have star preach- ers—men who can draw the crowds. He wanted to speak Of a great many churches whose preachers did not have the drawing power. He suggested revolutionizing and changing the forms of sei MR, MOODY. | giving more importance to song, &. He talked on, telling anecdotes of churches afd showing how © Pastor who was not a brilliant preacher could im Verest people in the church. HIGH PEW RENTS. He referred to the system of charging high rents for pews, which, he sald, threatened to crowd poor men out of the churches. He spoke of the embar- Tassment he had often experienced in going into a eburch and having eomebody come into the pew and look at him very hard. “I heard a good thing the other day,” he remarked. “A man went to his pew and found a stranger there. He took a good jook at hit, and finally took out a plece of paper, ‘wrote on It hire this pew,’ and banded it to thé stranger. The stranger wrote ‘Do you! What do You pay for it?’ and handed {t back. ‘The owner of the pew wrote, ‘I pay $75 for it.’ Thestranyer then wrote, ‘Its a good pew, and T think it 1s worth it” ‘There'are not many ‘people, though, added Br. ‘Moody, ‘cool enough for that.” RECOGNIZING FRIENDS IN HEAVEN—AND ON EARTH. In another chureh he said the preacher delivered ‘a sermon on recognizing friends in heaven. A man ‘who was in the church sala: “I hope he will preach next Sunday on recognizing friends on earth. I have been in this church six years, and no one has ever recognized me yet.” He advised having a hand-shaking committee at ‘the doors of the churches. He spoke altogether about fifteen minutes, ttaiking very rapidly, and then closed by giving out a hymn, ‘The question Was theh taken up and briefiy dis- cussed by Rev. Messrs. Bartlett, Faunce and But ler, and Mr. Harding and other’ gentlemen. Mr. Moody closed the discussion with a very interest ing talk, desertbing his earliest. experiences in get- Ung up ineetings and getting persons luterested. Afler a song and prayer by Mr. Moody THE SECOND QUESTION, “How to Promote Spiritual Lite i the Churches,” was opened by Bishop E. G. Andrews. Bishop Andrews spoke about ten minutes. After hymn anda prayer Mr. Moody took up the sub- Ject, treating it in his usual style. What tuey Wanted to-day Were men and women who were out-and-out for Christ. ‘The worid, he aid, dld now have much respect for border Christians, who lived 80 hear the world that one could not tell the differ- ence. The world doesn’t have confidence in these men. The world knows that there ought to be a difference. People were + APRAID OP BEING CALLED PECULIAR, but there must be some peculiar men. When God wanted anything done he picked out peculiar Man. He did not doubt, if they could go back to the o'd antediluvian days.and ask the people of that time What they tought of Enoch, they would “Oh, he 1s @ good mhan, but a very peculiar man.” He said he did not ‘fear the infidels who were going up and down lecturing ageinst Christi- anity liaif'so much as he did the cold formalism aud Inkewarmness of Christians After singing Mr. Moody announced that the subject of his address at three o'clock this after- noch would be “Assurance,” and this evening “The ‘Spirft of God for Service.” ‘THE CLOSING PRAYER MEETING. At a few minutes to twelve a prayer meeting was opened by singing the hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” white these who did not care to remain were leaving the church. Very few, however, left. Rev. F. D. Power offered the oj prayer, and was followed by Rey. Jos. T. Kelly. Mr, Moody read u iew verses from the 534 ter of Ezekiel, and gave a short informal talk about prayer. Ho Teferred to Moses and Elijah as the ‘two great praying men of the Old ‘Testament. He spoke of E'ljah as carrying the key of Heaven In his pocket for three years and six months, so that they could not getadrop of rain or dew. ‘The {third great. man of prayer of the Bible was Paul. After prayers by severa © clergymen present. Sit, Moody announced thataminisier who was unable to attend the meeting on account of a cold Tequested prayers for his church and congregation. He then led the assembly 1n prayer, which included A pelition In bebait of the church of the absent minister. He con: yy asking a benediction, ‘and at 12:30 p. in. the gathering was dismissed. STIRRING THEM UP. After the meeting Mr. Moody said te a Srar Teporter that he regarded this as a very good be- ginning. “Christian life gets sluggish,” he said. “Christian life 18 like political life. It neeas stir- ring up now and then.” One of Mr. Moody's audl- Lors tls morning was his daughter, a young lady ‘Who ts visiting in Baltimore, but who came over to- day especially to attend the service. WHAT MR. MOODY SAYS OF THE RICHMOND MEETING. ‘Mr. Moody expresses gratification at the success of bis meetings in Richmond, notwithstanding the hostility raised against him by a publication that he had in a sermon compared the confederate Gens. Lee and Jackson with the devil. Mr. Moody dented this statement publicly, but still a grea Sectned still to entertain’ hostile feelings towards him, again. singer, Mr. Moody’s co-worker, 18 well. "Mire Moody will remain here and then go to ‘THE ATTENDANCE TO-DAY. ‘The attendance included representatives. from nearly all the Protestant churches, Sunday school workers and others. It 1s estimated that there Telegrams ‘to The Star. THE ALBANY CONTEST. | Evarts’ Growing Strength. — Talk of Gen. Grant for Senator. SENATOR INGALLS RENOMINATED. —— es EFFECTS OF THE TWO GREAT FAILURES. ——— DEPRESSION IN THE STOCK MARKET. THE SITUATION AT ALBANY. The Merion Men Said to be Casting About for a Compromise Candidate. TALK OF GEN. GRANT 4S 4 POSSIBLE CANDIDATE, WHOM THE EVARTS MEN COULD NOT BEAT. Special Dispatch to Tar EVENING Stan: Ausany, N. ¥., January 16—In spite of the Dlows to Morton's chances delivered last might by Congressman Hiscock’s withdrawal and the detec- ton of the New York city members, the Morton men this morning maintain an air of angry confl- dence. Under cover of this, 1t 1s sald, they are cast- tng about for a compromise candidate, and that Chauncey W. Depew, Judge Russell” aud Gen, Grant have been considered. Chauncey M. Depew, it 18 sald, Would not enor the race against’ Evaris, ‘The Morton men are said to be unxble to transter their strength to Russell, It 1s believed that if Gen. Grant should be suddenly brought into the canvass nothing could prevent his election, partic- ularly if Congress should act unfavorably ‘on the Grant relief bili before the caucus meets. WRY THE MORTON MEM ARE 80 DETERMINED. It isreported that the reluctance of some ot Mor- ton’s followers to withdraw him from the race, 18 due to the fact that the minister left $50,000 here on his departure. Whatever ts not. required for the canvass, It 1s sald, 1s to be divided some Of his active workers.” About 13,000 were expended on preliminary organization, and in order to keep & ‘Dalance, little money has yet been spent. In spite of the “Boodle Cry” tt ts certain that money 13 Hot plentiful about the lobbies. “The Morton ‘tien hold up well under the puntshment they have. re- celved, and still insist he will be elected. Outside Dellef “in the election of Evarts, however, keeps growing stronger. JUDGE RUSSELL WITHDRAWS IN FAVOR OF EVARTS. Judge Russell has just made public a letter, in which he withdraws in favor of Evarta. Unless in despair Grant's name ts thrown into the caucus, Evarts’ election is regarded a3 assured. —— ‘The Failure of Oliver Bros. 4A GREAT SURPRISE TO IRON MEN UN CLEVELAND—173 EFFECT. - CuaveLaxn, ©.. January 16.—The news of the fatlure of Oliver Eros. and Puillips, of Pittsburg, Was a great surprise to thos in tue iron business: this city. By a talk with a number of the most Prominent gentlemen in the Dusinessit was learned that there Were probably few creditors, if any, of the Pittsburg firm tn this city. “oliver Bros & Phillips have bought little ore for some time,” said Mr. Fayette Brown, “and they may be Indetited to Us or not, but if they are it is notin any lange amounts. ‘Their work was mostly ties, such as raliroad iron and otner articies. 1.0 not think the failure will take any banks down with it, and I Gon't think it will have any serious effect upon the Dusiness of this city.” “The failure will Certainty not do the business any good,” sald Mr. Robert Rhodes. “It will prob- abiy create more or less distrust, and have some effect in that way.” G. H, Cleveland, of Cleveland, Brown & Co,, and Mr. W. U. Masters, wore of ule opinion that the effect Would not Be seriously felt here, Ifat all. CHICAGO, January 16.—"The fallire of Gliver Bros. & Phillips, of Pittsburg,” was the remark ofS. D. Kimbark, well known ih connection with we tron trade of Chicago, “will tn no wise affect this clty, and it will only temporarily, i at all, affect anywhere. Tie fim will, ho doubt,” get an extension. They had noconnection with aby house | here, and had no agency and not even # representa- uve in this city.” ss For Hobbing the Canadian Malla, A YOUNG CANADIAN OF GOOD PAMILY ARRESTED IX CHICAGO FOR EXTENSIVE PRCULATIO! Cmcaso, Tnt., January 16—A. B. Campbell, a tall young’ man of spare physique.iight complexion and a short moustache, who claims to be a nephew of sir Alexander Campbell, Canadian minister ct Justice is IC ts stated, being held in secret ci were by a'Canadlan government special agent on a. charge of robbing the Dotninion mails to a heavy amount, The prisoner, who is aged 26, and recently resigned a msible position inthe Canadian mall service at Winniper, was arrested Wednesday mm the open board of trade nere, and has since been locked up ina private room. For a long ume the disappearance of large sums puzzlea the Canadian authorities, and the services Of detectives seemed Unavalling. ‘The fact that Campbell was gambling and speculating here on a large scale, was the frst shadow of aclue. It 1s charzed also that Camp- bell by a chemical process effaced the marks of cancellation from great numbers of ol6 bank uotes, chiefly of the Bank of Nontreal, which had been entrusted to the mails, and. that “he has, since ls arrival In Chicago, obtained their original vaiue in American currency. Witen arrested he had $1508) ‘on his person. Campbell is said tohave made a full contession in writing, disclosing un extensive conspiracy, Many addicioual arresis, itis stated, Will be made. ‘The prisoner seems disposed now w return to Canada without making trouble. Extra~ dition papers are expected Unis evening. ‘The Cisco Bank Failure. THE BEARS MAKE A DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO DEPRESS STOCKS ON THE STRENGTH OF IT. New Yors, Janunry 16—When the stock ex- change openéd this morning a desperate attempt was made by the “bears” to depress prices, based upon the Cisco failure. ‘The attempt did not suc- ceed, and it was evident that the market was being strongiy supported. Carerul, con-clentious and conservative members of tie exchange say that trouble need not be feared from the Cisco fatlure alone. The firm was not a speculative one ‘and its obligations to the members of tleexchange were smell. Mr. Cisco would say nothing to-day, and Mr. May, the assignee, stated that an inven: tory of the assets would at once be made and a statement tssued. Mr, Dos Passos, the counsel for the firm, sald he believed that the assets would equal the abilities, doilar for dollar. ‘Trains Delayed by Snow in the West. ‘Carcaso, January 16.—Trains from all directions are arriving two and three hours late owing to the snow drifts. ‘Train men report the snow along the lines of their roads to be very beavy and dri badly, particularly to the west and southwest. —————— A Peculiar Epidemic at Akron. Axwox, Onto, January 16—The of this place aré much concerned over a serious malady ‘which has prostrated 300 of the 700 imen employed in Aullmen, Miller & Co's mower and rea: works here, Manyothers throughout thecityare, sultocing fore the npcbla. The 7mipxores are Wie, at purEl griping pain: stomach. bowels, wile ts pickim suffers excruciating agony.” No 18 have yet been reported. ‘causo of the trouble has not been locatca, Amending Texas Land Laws, AN IMPORTANT MEASURE BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE, ‘WITH A PROSPECT OF PassagR. Averix, TExas, January 16.—The bill introduced in the state senate by Mr. Houston, of Wheeler ‘county, for the repeal of ai! laws ‘the sale of public lands in Texas is at- passengers, CONDEMNING THE ANTI-SEMITIC Pesra, January 16—A OPPOSINO & HISPANO-GRRMAN ALLIANCE, MapxtD, January 16 —The /mparcial opposes ap Germany. alliance between Spain and KING ALPONSO'S TOUR. Alfonso and visited “Ant ana Archidona, cities of Andalusia, . The destituuion and suffering in both places ate ex- treme. The royal party met with a re- ception. ‘The king and his suite proceed to to-day. GERMANS IN ROYPT PROTEST AGAINST ENGLAND'S POLICY. ALEXANDRIA, January 16.—The German mer- chants of this city are preparing to forward a memorial to Prince Bismarck, deseriuing the ae Uress aud anxiety to which they are subject owing to the unsettied condition of the country. pam ‘the v ascillating policy of England all the Blame for ae A Decline im the Stock Market. REFECT OF THE CIRCO FALUKR. New York, January 16,11 a m—The failure of John J. Cisco & Co., 164 Wo a decline of ig to 2% Sent in prices at. the stock exchange this Lackawanna fell off 24 to Sig; North m SSig; St. Paul, 1% to T3ig; New York Central ¥ to ‘86; Union Pacific, 1 to 48k; and Western Union, % Co 56s;. Later there was a rally of jg tO lig per cent. Av John J. Cisco's this morning Mr. Was delivering securities to customers Who had them on deposit with tue firm. WALL Sramer, boon.—The stock market has been, heavy and depressed during the past hour, and the lowest, prices were generally curront pear mid- day. Louisville and Nashville broke to #2; Noruh. Wrst to Sc Lackawanna toe5j; Delaware and Hudson to 7 ae Jernan’s News Agency says: Tonnensre, Virginia and Georeta officials say that the recelver: appolnted by the Georgia courts, and presumed to ‘be in the interest of Senator Brown and Western and Atiantic Railroad company, will be removed a8 ‘soon 4s legal Unpediments permit, Adirondack Murray’s “Green Horve.”? TROUBLE AMONG CHICAGO SPORTING MEN CAUAKD BY A SHARP TRICK OF THR PREACHER. displaying’ consideral on trialin Judge Smith's court. i. ¥. Bema, the Well-known horseman, is the pistuttf™, and Jacob F. Studebaker, one Of the South Ina., ‘Wagon manufaceurers, defendant. ‘The amount in volved is only $44, DUT Lhe cas 18 nevertheless be- ing contested very bitterly. In 1870, his church named Bixby. Murray aod Bixby: @ handsome mare, which Uhey calied Victoria, and. Tepresented to be @ “green horse,” Tecord on the track. Studebaker says Bemis a fancy (othe mate and Beats says Studebaker Was Une one who liked ber. Anyway them they paid the Rev. Murray and Deacon Bixby ‘$1,800 for the mare, and spent $99 In Uringing to Chicago. She was entered as a green the Chicago Driving park jockey named Crawford Facer’ named “The Bell of one charged them with trying run ne ” and felt ve much embarrassed at the Which they were placed. Of course ruled out. Shortly after this Mr. McA voy,Mi partner, went to Boston to sell the trotter Bone- ‘Selter,and while there ‘with Deacon to exchange Victoria for a mare named Kittle Lam- bert and £700 to boot. McAvoy gave Bixby a check for $700, shipped Victoria, recetved Kittle and then stopped payment on the check. Later Mr. Bewls went east, and while in Mass., was arrested on a the deal After giving Paying Hixty #1.%5. ‘The. present pay! ixby $1,857 claim of Bemis for $102, be. SUll_owes on the purchase price and $500 for his 8 Capt. Phelan Not Yet Bosrox, January 16.—Alfred Jacob Kilrain yesterday contest. Shouid they the Nght will take place three Monday night. It the the necessary permit, vate or go to New One: GreenDeid said yesterday Pat. Sheedy to make a match for Mitchell, the fight to take either with or without gioves. —_ Senator Ingalls Henomt: ‘ToreKa, Kan., January 16.—The republican, ators and representatives in caucus last, lave hour, unanimously nominated John, for re-election to the United States Senate, Chicago's Settling CricaGo, January 16.—The Datly News 1s no doubt that the south end or the courthouse here is slowly on its Uons, and it is ouly @ question of time tees SOCIETY. ‘The dismal and rainy weather of yesterday after- noon quite materially interfered with callers. Com- paratively few ladies were out, and It was a some- What refreshing novelty to find a preponderanoe of itemen in the parlors of all the ladies Pay ag Of Mrs Senator Logan and her coterie of young Jaaies assisstants i thelr bangsomest toilets, Was perhaps the most attractive of yesterday's. receptions. "Mme. “Senator: Haw. ley, 100, had a great many Callers She was Suleoe and alss ‘Gallaudet, while ‘ara Carpenot ulece a1 sali oMOk's veo) wore were also chrongea at ie Unnes dunnng the afternoon. ‘The Mrst of the series of Thursday evenings “at home” of Secretary and Mrs Frelinghuysen, evening was a very delightful soctal event. ‘Their large pariors were with light, and the tollets of the ladies made” thie scene a emorubly attractive one. The attendance was quite large, and included the President, McEiroy, members of the cabinet ‘and most of the wtie corps known ‘official there was nocrowd. Mra Frel The entrance in the center in a handsome dress of iy her daughter, Miss Lucy. Oneot Ang features of the entertainment Miss Tillie, eure have teen Saade “tor i 5, HH i * i if i i i Hd i i 5 4 ii Se 8 fe ii id it Ha | i k i l : i I i i Although Bot able to be very active Was constantly surrounded Inends anxious to testify to tele Be 4 i cF . i ef He {Hiicuing attention and will receive. strong, support acres of land now sed for grazing ‘ook forward with pleasant anticipe- oo im intye erscan Toe lands ‘tions to the occasion. ‘school, auyiam and university ‘parpones evening: cnerrany to the gueste of her common i P ken eroagent nllecranlpgereapee nit err Snag ann such as contain ‘and silines Toe Sree couples, and the ‘agures ang tavore third section gives every head of a family or citi- | 00 and yd alten, who has filed a declara- | Sion 7 tion oriatonton to brome civaen, the gat to won ‘Was be Of pitasant enjoyment to those prea- price of load s xed at seper acre. Thirty. years | A malltary dress reception was given by the Efgiven purchasers to pass one-tuirictn aunualy | tal City Guards at Willard Ball last mn ntaadoninrnt of the land works a portelton | of tbe sucuiee ot tee pak bg yd Wilereupon ‘the ianas become again subject to | Way an cecasion of pleasure." entry. Three continuous ‘possession and | Mr. Clayton McMichael, Marshal of the District, vere 2,000 present. ‘The ministers present dccupied seatson the stage were Bishop & G. ‘ndrews, Reva. N. J. , J. H. Cuthbert, BD, awards, DD. ‘Richard 5 : i a if ra : H i 7 i # Ri! ‘Kosminsxi & Co. were ii E E Li ° H li