Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDI ‘Ss, Werthwest Comer Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th S,, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ~ ‘Tre Evexrxe STAR is served to city by carriers, F own acer week’ of dic nts subscribers fn the nt, at 10 cents per ies ai the counter, prepaid—50 eens a ‘ashiington, D. C.,as second-clast mai matter. | ‘THe WEEXLY Star—published on Priday—$1 a Jear, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. : g@- Al! mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; ‘Ro paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che | Von 66—No. 9,925. WASHINGTO D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1885. TWO CENTS. THE INAUGU RA Fee SENT nwo wit ‘ vania ave., below 15th st tent view cation and” Inguguration.” Address MJ. fie NAVGURATION— FOU: rnin of . ne TWO, wart" tine. SM) Hast view of je Address POTOMAC Ro Re ith all root rude on Ave ESTAURANT, fel6-st RY 2ier ‘on Penns Bae ind ratice on hurity Oreunizati Apply to A. S. PRATT, Presi Be Dek Biiietds, Deviows and superior ing of Ait 11, third Store room same floor: March 4h and 2ist Ss ft-tm Ist floor Zt é Cors, Piixows, MATTRESSES AND BLANKETS FOR SALE OR RENT For the Deilicat! Ing these good= wil Ur prices and secure guodg.us su “ACK & SON, 423 1 and I ration. Purtles want- aitvantaze to get as possibl th street north It MM MM PPP, 00 RRR TTTT EEE DDD HMMMMP PO ORR T EO DD MMMM PPP O O RRR T EE D D HMMMp ©8600 OR R T E DD uM MMP co R KR T ESE DDD FF ¥ EE E EEE § FEE cc KW OW WEEE A RRR e R From FEBRUARY 121m to FEERUARY 18TH the LATEST EXPORTATION OF MESSRS. G. SIGRARIO & CO., of Madrid, will be display the counters of the PALAIS ROYAL. An opport:- Bity like this is s «2 to the public, as the | very choicest A and other fine SPANISH LACES will be s ices The goods U F ime they will be dispes =I York house, as the quan- Fetal trade. by a Nev uu EE g6s cu S538 FFF <SSs g Bgs. re ss, x Sey In BARCELONA SPAN SPANISH LACE, eurre ACE, MATELESSE SH, HANDRUN SPAN aud ESCURIAL SPANISH LACES. In Cream aud Black, Prices range from SG. to $23.50. We have the invoice, bat not all the goods, so we can't give de scriptions, They will be out of the custom house and on the PALAIS ROYAL COUNTERS TO-MORROW, certain, Wecan say, with pardouable pride, that we At LOWEST PRICES EVER MADE IN AMERICA, and we think the plucx and enterprise shown in pur chasing such a large stock sheuld be rewarded. How- ever, we can and will sell them at a profit at whole- after February 18-4. SPECIAL NOTICES. CROSS CHURCH, MASSACHU- ive and Ith st. n.w.—Lent services: Holy Evchariet 7g acm Statin ion, LL at: Vespers and Medlta: ‘Dally services: Matin, 00 am. Ves Holy Eucharist every Wednesday and ‘am. en aninutes instruction at dally ARKOLD, Hector. ite (=>, WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE (se untonw ites Seite Sinveise Stig es and Race HoLprxo, returned missonaries from South America, will be present at the meeting To- morrow (Wednesday), 1:30. p, m., at Sr. Bowes 1417 G st nw. All Inter ESLEY CHAPEL—ALL-DAY ) WEDNESDAY. Ladies’ meeting at ictedl by Rev. J. H. SHIVELY. Conse- ineuting at & p.m. conducted by the pastor; RICHARD NORRIS, assisted by Rev. J. 1H. SHIVELY. “Revival services at 7:30 p. in, and every ening, except Saturday. It > UAL ELECTION. Orrick ov vie Concanta Rariway Co. The annual eiection for seven Directors toneree the gusuing yeur will be held ar the Relloge Building, No, 1316 Pat hw. MARCH 10rm PROSIMO, betweed tie Rours of f and 2 o'clock pms NS TW H. CLAGETT, Sec. [c= PARTIFPS DESIRING SUPPLIES _o [Fee nict Tam vous mitch, Baieenniree and Fenderioins are’ requested {0 send thelt orders early te CHARLES €. CARNOLY, 100,110 and TT Ginter Market, 708 S& wing, aa here re may calls <a W. Consow. Joun W. MacanTNey. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Baxxcens Glover Building, 1419 Fst., Washington, D.C. Deposit Accounts, subject to check at sight. received from Firms, Corporations and Individuals, Government eae Railroad made throughout the United States, "PS ate Telegraph wire direct to Pus ieeigan careers is TRS HE JACKSON BEMOCRATIC ASSO- b OSE cr ATION will hold tts regular weekly meet ing WEDNESDAY NI bruary 1S, af Ty orclock, at Cosmopolitan Hall. “A fill attendance Is ed JOHN E. NORRIS, President. f16-3t HEREBY NOTIFY ALE (er atignpr aa renee Oe nove all wires fran the roomed niga asad OTD ‘Tih st. mw., h Ist, INS5.or I shall cut them i. WASH B. WILLIAMS. | <e K OF “TH US ‘The members of HERMIONE LODGE, No. Tare requested to raved at ine cigs Ha or Dae dae Todse Tall Mish stGeorse. ; Sy MORNING, February ie est Ncipate in the 21st Anniversary fi4-4t Litany and ‘By pn. riday, vespe ‘our New York and 16 5 “DELICIOUS” CAKES JS received every FRIDAY av CC. BRYAN'S. N ork ave. fade TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office of Compiroiler of the Currency, WashtNorox. February 10th, 1583. by satis eFY evidence presented to the made to appear that “The rk of the Republic of Washinton.” tn the of Washington, in the County of Washington and District of Columbiy, has complied with all the. pro visions of the” Act of Congress to enable National Bank- ociations to extend their corporate existence ed July 13, 1 W.C. eticy, do hereby « National Bank of the Republic, of Washington,” In the City of Washiucton, in the County of Washington and District of Co authorized to. have suc ‘cession for the period specified in its amended articles of asscclattog, hamicly, until loge of business on Feb- 14. slices this Lot duy of February, Leh office, this 10th day of February, Signed) Be W. CANNON, nptrolier of the Currency. == PUM BER. Hiaving on hand upwards of 3,000,000 feet of BUILDING AND HARDWOOD LUMBER, and desirous of making room for incoming stock, we ‘ee for this month extra udneenients inal gral, ‘And. in order to meet ‘und supply. your wants whieh we guarantee to do, @ postal addressed to Us Shall have prompt response, WM. McLEAN & SON, 13th and B streets northwest, 1d and seal cid and 14th, between Band (streets northwest. == BROcHES, (he 1311 E STREET, ‘The French Restaurant near National theater, which is so well renowned for - ‘excellent cuisine, bas just opened a French table dihote., Dinner, with pintiun: fneinded, 81. brealetust, O5e. beat ine a Se. By foul: of beey spe- at respect for indiesand gee- ‘Genien. GUS. BROCHES Ex Chis Ccok at the White House, Proprietor. ‘Will accommodate 50 gentlemen for the Dedication and Tuauguration with room and board. _f2-Im. Kk. NEW BOOKS AND BES! CALS T PERIODICALS ‘as soon ay issued at the Circulating Library 1749 Penusvivania avenue, Terms: Single tickets jonth; double, 75 cents. Mrs LUCY LE, ‘feo N, (CoLoni ‘OF NEW ¥ Will give her wellknown Medicated Steamt Baths at 305 Missouri ave. n.wv. (Re BOT AND cotp soa, 5 cents per glass MUNCASTER & HOWARD, Chemists and Druguists, Cor. 7th and 1 sts, n.w, Ja22 Troe CENTRAL ON MISSION, “=~ “bop Pennsylvania avenue (np stairs). Gospel Services every ulght 7:30 o'clock. Ja24-1m RK CITY, Electric. aba 1m All ure Invited. [eg DRE THOMPSON MURRAY, Distier. 1310 F street northwest, ‘over Schmidt & Son, Importers, _a22-1m* u (Te OGRE S LEWIS, THE WELE known Sign Painters and "Glaziers, ore at 905 D street northwest. ‘Telephone call, 373. All orders promptly attended to. ocls-om, (==, JNO. A PRESCOTT, REAL ESTATE Broker, is now located in his new office, in the Kellogg Building, 1416 F street northwi where he bus perfect facilities for the transaction ‘Real Estate Business in all its branches. ine Residences for sale. Houses in all parts of the city. ‘The choicest Building Sites in the northwest aud fn all other locations. A specialty Is in the rental of houses, from the lowest to the highest value. The best cf care exercised in this special beach. Money louned at the lowest rates of interest, with great consideration as to security. All business will be transacted in strict fidelity. Public patronage 1s solicited. Telephone 106-2. Notary Public. jal6-1m [= Wt conarn. ©. A. McEUEN. CONARD & McEUEN. Having opened an office in the Kellogg Building, 1416 F street, we are now prepared to give particular auiention to the purchase, ale, exchange and rental of Teal estate, negotiating loans, placing insurance {n Teliable companies, and transacting all business per- talning thereto. Officers of the army and navy, mem- bers of Congress and other officials owning or) desir- ing to purchase, sell or exchange property, and who Femain in Washington only a portion of the year.can have thelr interests carefully looked after. Es} tention will be given to the collection of rents, pay- ment of taxes and the preservation of property J20-1m_ SAMUELS. SHEDD, PPR A A IT 88s Po AA OE aa om § AA FT AA 1 Sss. ASA OL Ask Ot 3 AA tin a2 a Lt Sys! BRR OO ¥ ¥Y A LF Et 2QO NF se Bk oo Yo MAE ER 00 Y¥ A <A LLL T fl (1117-1119 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. G. T. Ker, TAILOR, No. 414 ‘Ninth Street Northwest Warr, Howan & Co, (Formerly with M. A. CONNELLY) ‘Have opened an Fstablishment at No. 25 WEST SIXTEENTE ST.. NEW YORK, And are now prepared to show HANDSOME IM- PORTED DINNER, EVENING, RECEPTION and BALL DRESSES, WRAPS, BONNETS, ROUND HATS, Exc. Ja23-6whp Harwazs & Hercumsos, 424 NINTH STREETZ, AGENTS FOR BOSTON HARD WAX, ‘The Best Floor Polish. Sealers in BRASS FIRE GOODS, ARTISTIC TILES GRATES, RANGES, FURNACES, &c. DoS Lions, Acrestios: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS, FINE GAS FIXTURES, COLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND SHADES. DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS. 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. 4, REMOVAL, ‘Law offices of W. Prrmcx BELL removed to 625 F street. 33m (=>, SHRSBIAS Goons: £2" In addition to my lare stock of GAS FIX- TURES 1 have Fancy Porcelain Lamps, Fancy Brass Lamps, Hrass Andirons, Fire sets and Fenders. Also, a large ‘assortment of BRASS ORNAMENTS, Fancy Porcelain Flowered Vases, Bask oe = ee Figg ‘VIT®, the new avd 2ee Bri and Safeguard against Malaria. For sale areated by vs er a Manufacturer, 1429 Penns; yivanla ave. J. W. Borerzer & Sox ‘Have Just opened @ new assortment of DINNER AND TEA SETS. Heavy Cut and Engraved Glass, Antijue Brass Goods. 2a EEE onan nie And gene ton Sf which they invite attention. ihe ey ny W. BUTELER & 80: pn2st E 3 MEDICINE 18 LIQUID DIAMOND Stlaetapin Body ana Brae Sood will dis cure ease.A great tonic wl prevent disease. ‘and disease Kor ‘coughs colds and, lang. ts unequaled. ‘CROMW! ants, OC. SESE SCRE Westnet: spon 5 Fess Axo Waars Ar Cosr. ‘We will offer the balance of our stock of MLLE M. J. PRANDI, At Mus. Bf. J. Huwr's, 1200 F Sraerr, SHINGLED BANGS! ‘These strles never need bein the hairdressers’ in order by Combis Hair a Eo Ca MPOKTER OF FRENCH WINES, COG! rE CHAMPAGNES AND CORD) “— h Clagets. S75. Stand dozen. ‘Sates 0 a ¥ ~ four bottles semernviCTOM HOCK. Tat Penetene aes, Agents for first-class Burgundy, NS oe ree SEAL SACQUES AND WRAPS AT COST. SEAL SACQUES at $100, $1.15, $125, $140, $160, $1.80 and $200. ‘MINE and SQUIRREL CIRCULARS and RUSSIAN CIRCULARS st 950, $60 and $75. A Few QUILTEDLINED GARMENTS at 20 per cent less than cost. All genuine reduction®. At WILLETT & RUOFF, HATTEES AND FURRIERS, 905 Pennsylvania ave. Washington News and Gossip. GovERNMEST RecErprs To-pay.—Internal Tevenue, $146,844; custom! NAVAL OnDERS.—Lieut. W. W. Wood ortered to duty in the equipment department Wash- ington navy yard. Assistant Postmaster M. R. Galyert to duty at the naval station Port Royal, A Navar Rerieixa Boarp has been ap- Pointed to meet at the Navy department Feb- Tuary 25 for the examination of Lieut. R. H. MeLean forretirement. ‘The board 1s composed of Rear Admiral J. H. Worden, Capt. A. W. Weaver, Medical Director J. M. Browne, MedI- cal Inspector David Kindleberger and Com- mander A. H. McCormick. THE PRESIDENT has approved the act pro- viding for the issue of duplicate checks by dis- bursing officers and agents of the United States. MR. PERALTA, the new minister from Costa Rica, was officially presented to the President to-day by the Secretary of State. The usual formalities took place, Loca IxsrecTors oF INDIAN ScHoors.— With a view to promoting the efficiency of the Indian industrial schools, the Secretary of the Interior has ordered that in future they shall be regularly Inspected by boards of visitors composed of residents of the vicinity, who shall serve without pay and make recommendations and suggestions to the department looking to the improvement of the syste THE AMERICAN LEGATION IN CoREA.—The Navy department is informed under date of Seoul, Corea, December 26th, that Ensign Geo. ©, Foulk has been left in charge of the United States legation at that city as acting minister and that the foreign office of the Corean govern- ment has been so notified, Ensign Bernadou remains with him, A PATENT hasbeen issued to Frederick D. Owen for decreasing the frictional resistance of vessels, and to Geo, W. Zeigler for adjustable dumping device, DISORDERLY INDIANS ARRESTED.—Azent Armstrong, of the Crow Indian agency, Mon- tana, having reported to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that three Indians, named Spot- ted Horse, Bear Wolf and Deaf Tull, were tur- bulent and dangerous, the Secretary of the In- terior has ordered their arrest and confinement. ‘The agent states that the Indians named have caused all the trouble that hasarisen for the last year upon the reservation, and haye per- sonally assaulted him, OUR VESSELS IN THE SouTH PActFIc—Dis- patches by mail have been received from Rear Admiral Upshur, commanding the Pacifle ron, dated Valparaiso, January 8th, In he ‘gives an account of affairs at the port Since his arrival, November 25th, and. says thatin his intercourse with the authorities of Chili he has been most cordially received by of ficers of all, grades. He has conclud to Tahiti, Sandwich islands, ‘an Francisco in May if possible: The Shenandoah has been detained at Molendo to protect Ame interests, notably some guano belonging to Grace & Vo., which has been taken by the Cuce rty, but having since received assuran at there would be no further trouble Shenandoah has been ordered to cruise a Pay Insrrcror Arthur J. Pritchard, U. 8. N., for the past three yearsin charge of naval pay office In Baltimore, was yesterday relie Pay Inspector Frank €. Cosby inspector of provisions at the n city. Mr. Pritchard has been ord 'd_ to place himself in readiness for sea, and It is presumed he will be ordered to the Pensacola, now fitting out at Norfolk. THE SECRETARY OF THE TREA ordered the suspension of the col and five cent coins until farthei Two Hourpays—All the executive depart- ments will be closed on the 21st and 23d Insts., onthe first named date because of the Wash- ington monument celebration and on the last Hamed date because it is a legal holiday. Carr. Doveras M. Scorr, 1st Infantry, now on leave of absence in this city, will report to the superintendent general recruiting service to conduet the first detachment of recruits that may be sent to the Department of Arizona, Secoxp Lreur. Wa. M. Ween, 2d infan- try (company C), recently appointed, will re- port to the superintendent general recruiting service, New York city, for t rary duty at Davids! Island, New York Harbor, and to ae- company the first detachment of recruits sent to the Department of the Columbia, Write Hovse CaLLers.—Senators Hill and Sawyer, Representatives Brainard and Nutting and Collector Spalding, of Chicago, were among the White House callers to-da: A New Pension Decistoy.—Assistant Secre- tary Joslyn, of the Interior department, has sustained the appeal of Capt. William Hargrove against the decision of the Pension office, which rejected bis claim. Capt. Hargrove, while on his way in an ambulance toareception given by Gen. Stoneman, on July 4th, 1865, was thrown ‘out of his carriage and down’ an embankment, and injured. Mr. Joslyn decides that he was in the line of duty at the time of the accident, and. that,anyway,being a staff officer, he was always on out ‘The Assistant Secretary rules that any soldier, wheter oflicer or private, who en- gages in recreation, Joins social gatherings, re- igions meetings, or any innocent amusement, and ts going to or from them, with the assent of his superior officer, dc himself outside the lin APPOINTMENTS IN THE TREASURY SERVICE.— Charles H. Applegarth has been appointed assistant keeper of the light-house on Choptank river, Md. vice George Sinith, deceased; Messrs. W.F. Milliken, Thomas Lombard and Joseph Manley appointed a commission to select a slte for the new public building at Augusta, Mex Mr. William Gurley appointed a member of the commission to select # building site at Troy, N. in place of Mr. C. W, Tillinghast, who is unable to serve; Walter Atkins appointed a the RY has ie of one notice. Storekeeper and gauger in the internal revenue service. The commissions of the followin, Storekeepers and gaugers have been revoked: R.C. Hill, J. H. Sewell, i AG ‘P. Cardwell, RS. THe Womes’s Sink CULTURE AssocrAtion, The managers of the Women’s Silk Culture Association of the United States announce that unless Commissioner of Agriculture Loring comes to their ald with the $15,000 appropri: ated by Congress for the advanicementof the silk-growing industry they will be compelled to abandon their PERSONAL.—Senator-elect Evarts, who ex- pects to arrive here on the 3d of March, has‘ secured quarters at Wormley’s— Controller Cannon and ex-Controller Knox were guests of the Merchants’ Club of Boston at their dinner on Saturday.—Representative elect Hayden, of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Hayden are at Wormley’s.—Senators Gorman and Jones of Florida were registered in New York last evening.—Brick Pomeroy is in town.—E: Senator and Mrs. Hamlin, during their sta; here, are the guests of Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard, 1328 Connecticut avenue.—Rallroad Commis: sioner Thompson went over to Philadelphia esterday.—Pollee Commissioner French, of New York, and ex-Senator Chaffee, of Colorado, are at Welcker's.—The Philadelphia friends of John Russell Young, minister to China, ex. pect his return to this country in March, whether he be removed or not.—Adjutan General Drom was on duty at the War depart- ment to-day. Cleveland and the Currency Problems. DISSATISFIED WESTERN DEMOCRATS—THE SII- VER QUESTION AND A POSSIBLE EXTRA SES- ‘Western members of Congress say it looks now as if the wishes and interests of the west would not be taken into consideration in the construction of Mr. Cleveland’s cabinet, and the principal advisers in the new administra- tion would be friends of the national banks, devoting themselves entirely to the easter money interests. ‘The manifest antagonism of Mr. Cleveland to the silver coinage they take as the first indication of this, and they look with Seances iene Geet nted at of 1 department. “If the new administration is ¢ favor ean banks, opt silver, and uphold the present high ctive system,” a western democrat sald toa Sram reporter to-day, "the only, between the incoming and out- will be what may grow out of a economical adm ma tion of Pir. Bland being asked by aSrax reporter if there was any chance for the ofa meas- ure for the suspension of silver coinage this seasion replied: “It is too near the end of the session for that; wecould filibuster until after ‘This involve the House in an entan- jeut which cannot be tnknotied before ‘tie AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. CONGRESS GETTING DOWN 10 WORK. COMMITTEE NOTES AND CORRIDOR TALK, ‘The Senate. Mr. Pendleton presented a petition of the Cin- cinnati Commercial Gazette, and other newspa- Pers, praying for the reduction of postage on second-class mall matter. Referred. On motion of Mr. Harrison, the committee on military affairs was granted leave to sit during the sessions of the Senate, Messrs. Mitchell, Cullom, Blair and Wilson, from the committee on pensions, reported favor- ably a number of House pension bills. Calls for the “regular order” brought up the bill to quiet, title of settlers on the Des Moines river lands. The question belng on Mr. Mor- an's motion to indefinitely postpone the Dill, the motion was not agreed to, Mr. Lapham having had the floor yestenlay when the bill went over, stated that he had not concluded his remarks’and that the question had been put and the vote taken prematurely. By unanimous consent the vote was, therefore ated as a nullity, and Mr. Lapham continues his remarks in opposition to the bill, charagter- izing as weurse to five counties in Iowa the union formed by the Des Moines river settlers, which had aiso, he said, been a blight to the lives of the unionists themselves. ‘On the conclusion of Mr. Lapham’s remarks, Mr. Morgan's motiongto indefinitely postpone the bill was defeated yeas 27, nays 28. Some amendments Proposed by Mr. Lapham were voted down, and at one o'clock the bill, still remaining unfinished business of the morn- ing hour, went over till to-morrow. THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL, The conference report on the District of Co- lumbia appropriation bill was agreed to, THE LAzOR BItL. The anti-foreign contract labor bill was then placed before the Senate, Mr. Sherman sald it was Mr. Morrill’s inten- tion to call up and continue the trade dollar bill on the completion of the labor bill. Mr. Beek said he did not know how that bill had got out of sight. The chair (Mr. Hawley) said {t had gone to the calendar, when the Senate declined to pro- ceed with it. ‘That course was in accordance with the Senate rules. Mr. Beck expressed the hope that if it was to be killed, it would be killed squarely, and not by indirection. Consideration of the anti-foreign contract labor bill was then proceeded wit! Mr. Miller (N. Y.) supported the bill and off- he pending motion, which would strike wuses prescribing penalties for viola- law. House of Representatives. On motion of Mr, Reagan (Texas), a resolution Was adopted calling on the Secretary of the ‘Treasury for information in relation to the range and ranch traffic of the western states and territories. THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION PILI. Mr. Hutchins (N. ¥.), from the committee on appropriations, reported the naval appropria- tion bill, and gave n>\'ce that he would ask for its consideration to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Ellis (La.), Senate amend- ents to the Indian appropriatign bill were non- curred in, and Mesers, Ellis, Holman and Ryan were appointed conferees, MR DORSHEIMER'S SILVER BILL, ¢ Mr. Dorsheimer (N. ¥.) introduce a bill to regulate the colnage and promote the circula- tion of gold and silver equally, Referred to the committee on coinage, weights and measures, ‘The bill provides that as soon as practicable the Secretary of the ‘Treasury shall cause to be engraved notes of the denomination of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 dollars, and printed In such quanti: ties as may be necessary to carry out the provisions “of this act, said notes, when issued shall be payable on demand in siiver dollars of the present standard fineness and of 480 grains troy weight, or, ifthe holder. prefer, he may receive standard ‘silver bara stam by the United States, at the rate of 480 grains to the dollar, Section 2 ‘provides that these notes are to be iven to any person in return for deposits at the reasury of standard silver dollars o standard stamped silver bars, at the rate of 480 grains to the dollar, The third section of the bill provides that gold coinage shall be free, and silver coin- age shall be free for silver dollars of the United ates, and for standard silver bullion, the pro- duct of the United States, But no slivez coin shalt be made at any mint of the United States from any foreign silver coins, or from any foreign silver bullion, or from any bul- lion in which foreign silver 1s mixe¢; and that no fore'gn silver shall be introduced into the Unl.ed States without paying the highest rate of duty on manufactured silver. The fourth section provides for the exchange within one year of the silver dollars or silver certificates now in cirenlation. ‘This coin(the Bland dollar) to retain its present character as a currency forone year only. It also suspends the gold certificates and repeals the Bland law. Under the call of committees for reports a number of measures were reported and placed upon the various calendars. ‘A Joint resolutien for the appointment of a commission on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic was reported back adversely by Mr. English (Ind.) from the committee having charge of the matter, and was laid upon the le. ‘he Joint resolution giving notice to the North German confederation of intention to terminate the treaty of 1868 was reported from the com- mittee on foreign affairs by Mr. Deuster (Wis,) and placed upon the House calendar. ASIATIC CHOLERA. Mr. Riggs (IIL), from the committee on public health, reported a resolution recommending the appropriation committee to insert In an ap- propriation bill an item of $500,000, to be ex- nded in preventing the infroduction into the nited States of the Asiatic cholera, Referred to the committee on appropriations, THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILL. The House then, at 1:15, went into commit- tee of the whole (Mr. MeMillan, of Tennessee, in the chair), on the legislative appropriation bill. ‘The District in Congress. PROPOSED BUILDING FOR MEDICAL LIBRARY. ‘The House passed a bill yesterday appropriat- ing $200,000 for the erection in this city ofa building for the library of the medical depart- ment of the United States army, FAVORABLE REPORTS ON DISTRICT BILIS, Mr. Spriggs, from the District committee, made favorable reports to the House to-day upon the bill regulating the manufacture and sale of liquor in the District, and bills to relieve the Chureh of the Ascension and St. Mark's chureh from taxes, ‘THE CITY POST OFFICE SITE, It {s the intention of the House committee on public buildings and grounds to hold a meeting to-morrow to consider the bill fora new city post office “building In this city. ‘The action of the Senate cbmmittee in recommending and securing the passage of « bill to pay $640,000 for the site west of the Post, Office department. was a great surprise to the members of the House committee, it having been understood In the joint committee that $500,000 would be the most allowed for the site. TO ENFORCE THE COLLECTION OF TAXES. Mr. McComas, from the House District com- mittee, reported favorably to the House this morning the Senate bill to enable the Commis- sioners to enforce the collection of taxes in the District. The only action taken by the District committee this morning was to authorize this report, Capitol Topics. THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL. ‘The naval appropriation bill, as reported to the House today, provides for the appropria- tion of $13,515,838. The estimates forthe next fiscal year were $30,054,011, more than one- half of whieh was for the increase of the navy. ‘The Randall prpposition making an indefinite iRtneRiately upon the pasiage Sr ths ect Tt lnm tely Was amended as stated elsewhere, ‘The members of the committee favoring the roposition were Messrs. Randall, Forney, EMIS, iancock, Hutchins, Follett, Burts Washbur an ‘Those re Messrs. Hol- man, Townshend, etter ‘Cannon and Horr. ‘Mr. Ryan was absent. This samo board is au- thorized to consider whether the five unfinished monitors are suffering from their present in- complete condition, and whether they shall be gommplotéd and arined. An appropriation of ,000 Ig, recommended “ior “the, com ee ee ee ee ‘$80,000 shail be made for the completion caliber, ‘uow in. cobrse of conetrection forthe savy. Thin test shall be condioeted wrieh ef out the cl: tions of the Boi test’ of two breech I LIABILITY OF VESSEL-OWNERS, Senator Conger to-day introduced « bill amend and re-enact section 4289 of the Revised | ‘Statutes, relating to the limitation of the lia- bility of owners of vessels. The bill provides that the section shall read as follows: “Section 4289. The provisions of the seven preceding sections relating to the imitation of the Hability of owners of vessels shall apply to all sea-going vessels, as well as all steam ves- selg used in river or inland navigation, but shall not apply to any canal boat, barge or lighter.” THE LAND GRANT FORFEITORE BILLS. Strong pressure is being brought to bear in the Senate for consideration of some of the land grant forfeiture wills. A delegation of Iowa citizens, representing the settlers on the unearned lands of the Soulx City and St. Paul railroad, has been here for some days pressinj the claims of that measure, They represent 50 families, all poor farmers, possessing only the Jands they have entered and the improveinenis they have made upon them. ‘The forfeiture bill passed the House and has been, with some amendments, favorably reported to the Senate. ‘The members of the delegation, in talking to @ STAR reporter to-day, declared that their bill is not taken up such 'negiect will cost the re- puvlicans thousands of votes in Towa and may lose that party the state. They say the se tlers located upon the lands in pursuance of an official declaration of the Interior department that these lands belonged to the United States, Should the republicans of the Senate neglect to bring up the bill within the next several days the delegation of ‘settlers say they are de- termined to appeal to the democrais and to convince them that such aid on their part will help their party in Iowa. ‘The Texas Pucific land grant forfeiture bill is one which, some of the republican Senators say, their party cannot afford to neglect. These Senators Raine tothe fact that the republican national platform declared unequivocally in favor of these land grant forfeltures; that the democratic House has passed some’ forfeiture bills, among them the Texas Pacific, and {t will Bordo! for the republican Senate to let them go THE PACIFIC MATL SUBSIDY. ‘The advocates of the $600,000 appropriation for steamers of American registry for carrying U.S. mail,commonly known as the “Pacifle mall subsidy,” do not give up the ight because of thelr deféat in the House. ‘The provision was yesterday reported from’ the post office committee of the Senate, with the recommen- dation that it be inserted in the post, office ap- propriation bill, the idea being that if it passes the Senate thé appropriation may be got through in the conference committee. ADJUSTING POSTMASTERS ACCOUNTS. Acting Postmaster General Crosby, in a letter to the Senate to-day, stated that eight clerks have been employed at the work of adjusting the salaries of postmaters of the third, fourth and fifth classes, under the act of Match 3d, 1883, during the present tiscal year; that thesd clerk’ were detutled from various bureaus, and subject to recall atany time; therefore, he would urge the recommendation of the Postmaster General that a temporary foree of ten clerks be authorized for this service. The total amount found due to postmasters by adjustments com- pleted to date is $178,481.33. The probable ap- proximate amount that be found due in the adjustments made within the present fiscal year with the present clerical foree may be Stated at $255,436. aber pbable approximate amount that will be found due during the next fiscal year, with the increased clerical force asked ‘for (10 temporary clerks) may be stated, in round number, at $328,000. THE NOMINATION OF EMORY SPEER OPPOSED. In the executive session of the Senate yester- day afternoon the nominatioa of Mr. Emory Speer, of Georgia, tobe United States district Judge, which had been reported favorably from the Judiciary committee, was taken up. Mr. Brown made a long, speech in favor of con- firmation as one suitable in ali respects, Mr. Golguitt, in a speech, opposed the confirmation Of Mr. Speer, as ons hot fit tobe made for the United Statés bench, ‘Tho case went over un- fil the next executive session. The impression in the Senate, even among some who oppose Mr. Speer, is that he will be confirmed, THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILT. The Senate yesterday afternoon passed the Indian appropriation bill substantially as it Was reported from the appropriations commit- tee, with all the House legislation stricken ont. The provision for the establishment of an In- dian school at Santa Fe was retained in spite of the committee's recommendation to strike it out. MR. RANDALL'S PLAN TO BUILD UP THE NAVY. Ata Méeting of tho House commitice on ap- Propriations last night, for tne consideration of the navy appropriation bill, Mr. Randall's proposition to increase the navy was adopted with amendments. The amendments provide that the board to consider designs shal! consist of three civilians, one line officerabove the rank of captain, a naval constructor, a naval engin- eer and the Secretary of the Navy; ‘that the awards for designs of the vessels shall be limited to $10,000 and $5,000; that there shall be but four different kinds of vessels, and that the re- Port of the board shall be submitted tothe Pres ident before the firs: Monday In December, and he in turn shall transmit it to Congress, ‘The statement by a navy officer in Tire STAR last night, in which he spoke of Randall havin; a Job in the proposition, was severely censure, BY, the members of the committee, who sa thore is not a suspicion or a possibility of suc a thing. THE PENSION BUREAU INVESTIGATION, The committee investigating abuses in the Pension bureau heard further evidence yester- day. Commissioner Clark testified that Chief of Special Examiners Rathbone gave but little at- tention to the duties of his office, and was not well qualified for their performance. During the lust campaign many of the special exam- iners were detached for political service in Ohio and elsewhere, and reported to Mr. Dudley and Rot to the Acting Commissioner of Pensions. THE INVENTORS’ CONVENTION IN LONDON. Mr. Pierrepont Edward, the British consul general at New York, whois in the city, is urg- ing that Congress authorize the President to ap- int a commissioner to represent the United tates at a convention of inventors tobe held in London during the coming summer, + NOTES, Senators Garland, Morgan, George, Hoar, Pike, Lapham and Pendleton were the eniy members of that body present when the prayer was deliv- ered to-day. ‘The bills to quiet the title of Des Moines land settlers in Iowa and the bill to prohibit the im- portation of contract labor, promise to hold the ‘attention of the Senate for some days, unless set aside for other measures, return to Washing- Senator Bayard will not ton until to-morrow. He spent to-day Jn Dover, where he went in relation to some measure of importance to his stute pending in the legisia- ure. The Senate 1s now pushing forward and dis- posing of as fast os practicable pension Dilis which have passed the House, Senator Pendleton has written no letter to the President-elect favoring Judge Thurman for the cabinet, A meeting of the committee on coinage, weights and measures has been called to con: sider the Dorsheimer silver bill to-morrow morning. ———+o+____ Bights of American Citizens in Ger- many. REPORT OF THE HOUSE FOREIGN COMMITTEE, Atthe meeting of the House foreign affairs committee yesterday, Mr. Deuster, chairman of the sub-committee, submitted an adverse re- port upon Mr. 8. 8. Cox's joint resolution, re- questing the President to give notice to Ger- many of the intention to terminate the Ban- croft treaties, Mr. Deuster, after going over the AFFAIRS history of the Bancroft treaties, comes to the following conclusion: “The fact that since the conclusion of the Ban- croft treaties the German empire has been es- tablished, which consists of the North German Union, the Kihgdom of Bavaria and Wurtem- burg abd the Grand Duches of Baden and Hesse- Darmstadt, together with the territories of Al- sace and part of Lorraine, ceded to by France. make it desirable that one treaty, com- prising the whole German empire, might be con- cluded, based substantiallyupon the same liberal ciples underlying the Bancroft treaties, and. i whlch the objections against the concluding clause of the fourth article” (with relation to naturalization, “as faras they are well founded, might be obviated. While your committee would not recommend that the President should be requested to give notice of our intention to terminate the roft treaties, we think that justify: tue conclusion ofa new teckiy, comapse: A C1 anew 0 logins whole German empire, and witty much modifications as may be for @ more full and substantial protection of the rights of American citizens abroad, native and naturalized. Your committee would recommend the adoption of a Jelptresolution introduced by Ar. Deuster, as resolution, printed in yesterday's Sr. ragueets tee recldane do taken eset steps towards negotiating a treaty with the Ger man empire more liberal and Just pro- Visions ih reference to the respective Fights of Gitizens (native-born or naturalized) of the United States and the German empire. ‘The ‘was unanimously adopted by the = —___s9¢_____ Isrimton DEPARTMENT CHANGRS—W. H. examiner, witha of | Eicipeateren be o Gna tite 6G. from $600 to Much dissatisfaction and feel ene eeeey .| by a number of their lady SOCIETY. The german given last evening under the gusplors of the ladies of the Hamilton house, and managed by Mrs, Rathbone, and the Misses Holman, Campbell, Quackenbush and Hurd, was a brilliant success, The spacious dining room of the hotel was used for the occa- ston, and elaborately decorated with various national flags and streamers, and most ex- cellent music was in attendance. The german was led by Lieutenant Reamey, with Miss Hol- man, and Mr, Bell with Miss Hurd, about forty- five couples participating. The favors were very pretty, consisting of sachet 8, flowers, bon ons, Silver trinkets, &c., and ‘several hand- somé prizes were drawn for. The favor table was presided over by Mrs, Holman, Mrs, Quackenbosh, Mrs Rathbone and Mrs.’ Hurd. In general the affair may be classed among the pleasantest of the season, and the ladies Who arranged the details may’ Well feel gratl- The Indies of the Ebbitt held a large and brilliant reception yesterday afternoon, assisted lends. Among those who were in the parlor were Mrs, and Miss Ryan and Miss Tucker, Miss Baleniyne, Mrs. and Miss Eddy, and the Misses Laney, and those who assisted there were Mrs. Pembroke Jones, and the Misses Butler, daughter and niece of Senator Butier. A string orchestra fur- nished music throughout the afternoon, which proved a pleasant feature of the occasion, AtSt. Mathew’s church, yesterday afternoon, Mr, Wm. D. Simmons ‘and Miss Katherine Leddy were married, the Rev. Father J, D. Boland, assistant pastor of the church, officiat- ing. After the ceremony a wedding reception. attended by a large nuniber of friends, was beld at the bride's residence, 1301 Mstreet, and this morning Mr. and Mrs. Simmons left for asouth- ern tour, Last evening the grand annual masquerade ball of the Germania Maennerchor took place at Abner’s Music hall, which attracted a large number of gayly costumed guests, and was ip all respects @ merry occasion, reflecting great credit upon the managing cominittee. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and mask faces and heads, and of the four hundred guests present over two hundred and fifty were in characters, many of them strikingly novel. Several prizes were awarded to those who excelled either in richness of costume or originality ofcharacter, and the program, which was long and varied, was thoroughly énjoyed up to an early hour this morning, when the party ended. A very pleasant sociable was given by the V. L. society of young gentlemen last evening at Cosmopolitan hall. : ‘The members of St. Joseph’s soclety gave thelr annual ball last evening at St. Joseph's hall, which wasa most agreeable success in every particular, A dancing reception was given last evening gt Odd Fellows’ Hall, Capitol Til, by the East End Pleasure Assembly club, which proved very enjoyable. : ‘The second dress and military ball of the Cap- ital City ards rd hall last evening was in its way a very delightful affair, ‘The ile ver tea set to be awarded the handsomest dressed lady in attendance was presented to Miss Anita Joy. Mrs. Munson had another oneof herattractive dancing receptions yesterday afternoon, which was largely attended. Mrs. Nordhoff’s reception and tea yesterday afternoon was one of the pleasantest of the s son, the host scisted by her daughters and a bevy ‘young ladies. Mr. Thomas Hogg, of this city, connected with the Barber asphalt paving company in New Orleans, was married recently in that elty to Miss Magdaline Wayand, of New Orleans, Mr. Frank Mullan,of Washington, was the best man on the oceasion. A very pleasant masquerade party was given by the Irving literary and social club, of Mont- gomery county, Md., on Friday night last, at the residence of Mr. W. H. Harlan, at Lam- mond’s station, Metropolitan road. Among the characters capitally represented were in and Mrs. Laurence, Quakeres: Thompson, Polish Princess; Mrs, St Lady; Mr. Laurence, Soldier; The Mi Harian, Tambourine Girl, Lizzie Barnes Elizabeth; Lizzie Keys,’ Mornin; Little Buttercup ; Sallie Wilson, irl; Mand Noyes, Nigh s, "Daisy; Ada Blair, Grecian Lady? Julian Dowell, Uncle Sam; Wright Curtis, Clown; Frank Keys, Dandy Negro; Eneas Keys,’ Pago; "Mason Clark, Taplanders Oris, Brashear, Buffalo Bill; Fenton Bradtord, Ger- man Prince; and Lee Wiltberger,Itallan Prince. The patrons of the late amateur opera will be glad to know that the performance realized the Very handsome sum of $1,400 for the St. Rose Industrial School,for which the sisters in charge are profoundly grateful. Mrs. Clark, of Vermont avenue, held her last { reception yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Senator Dolph will holt her last formal reception on Thursda; Several theater parties are booked for this week. } There will be a pound party at the residence of Mrs. H. E, Crosby, 248 Third street, this eve- ning, for the benefit of the ninth division of the Associated Charities. ‘The grand complimentary ball to be given this evening, at the National Rifles’ Amory, by Garfield Council No. 1, wiil be the occasion of a large gathering, and Promises to be apleasant Tair, Both Colonel and Mrs, L. M. Dayton, formerly of this city, were painfully, though not, se- riously, Injured, in a rallway accident which occurred on oné of the roads between Chicao and Indianapolis last Saturday. | Fortunately no bones were broken and no internal injury Was sustained, though both were considerabl shocked and bruised, and at last accounts bot were doing well, Miss Tucker, who has been visiting Miss Gihon since the Christmas holidays, will return. home this week. Miss Trowbridge, of Detroit, who has been the guest of Mrs. Major Lydecker for several weeks, will return home to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. Horatio King will have as visit- ors,on the occasion of the dedication of the monument, Prof. William Matthsws and wife, Gen. Horatio C: King and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. King, and have invited a few friends to meet them Friday evening of this week. The wife of Representative J. D. Taylor, of Ohio, has as guests Mrs. E. J. Fox and her daughter, Edna, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. M. R. Hobbs and daughter, Maggie, of North Berwick, Maine; and Mrs. A.’A. Taylor, of Cambridge, Ohio, and Miss Lida Taylor, of the same place. All these ladies ‘wil: remain with Mrs. Taylor until after Mareh 4th, in order to participate in the inauguration ceremonies. Mrs, H. J. Jewett, of New York, is in town for @ short visit, the guest of Mrs. U. H. Painter, 900 14th street. no ‘The Dempsey Trial. ‘MR. COYLE'S OPENING ARGUMENT, ‘When the trial of W. H. Dempsey and E. C. Kirkwood was resumed this morning, Mr, Wil- son having stated that he had no prayers to offer at that time, but would ask the court for certain Instructions at the close of the argu. ments, Judge Wylie said he would wait until counsel were through before giving instructions, Mr. Coyle then began the opening for the gov- ernment Mr. Coyle made a very complete review of the evidence, oosupying the whole day. ther dacs Rairces Alexandria Afnirs. Reported for Tax Evexrxe Stan. : THe ONE-MILE Junispicriox.—The next arterly term of the corporation court of Alex- andria will for the first time during this century inal ion ina poem in county. The late general assembly gave"that court jurisdiction for one Bie legs Cuan neue Gauraed Blea Se Saran Curry was within that limit. Before the forma- ton Of the District of Columbia Alexandria was the county seat of Fairfax county, and county cases were tried here. iar —The teachers’ institute last night was well attended, a m re large ber of persons mnt besides the public school teachers. bi belt ‘Win Gibson, Mt D., lectured upon the “Circula- tion of the :? giving a full and exact de- scription of the ci illustrated ‘iam 7, forfeited $5 NoTES.—The resignation of Maj. W. M. 8. ndent of Mi ry Dunn, general superinte! dian rail take ‘within.a few: a way, will Telegrams to The Star. WIND, SNOW AND RAIN STORMS. A Variety of Violent Weather. THE CHICAGO ELECTION FRAUDS. A TUMULT IN THE REICHSTAG. THE BRITISH FORCES IN EGYPT. STORMS OF VARIOUS KINDS. Buildings Wrecked at Denver by High Winds—Snow Blockade in New York, and Freshets wed by Heavy Rain in New Jersey. DENvER, Cor., February 17.—At one o'clock Yesterday afternoon a heavy wind storm struck this city, and from that time until six in the evening blew sixty miles an hour, Several buildings were partially or wholly ‘unroofed, and a number of plate giass fronts blown in! The damage will aggregate several thousand dollars. At Monument, fifty miles south, sev- eral freight cars were blown from the track. Telegraphic communication with the southern Part of the state is Interrupted. TRAINS BLOCKADED IN NEW YOR! PouGuksersie, N.Y¥., February 17.—There have been no train the West since seven o'clock last night. are reported near Little Central road, A change thermometer has taken place since night fail Jast evening. THIRTEEN HOURS’ RAIN rOWN, N. J., Fe avy rainfall here n hours. the floors where they wer walks. The 4 owing to its 10" raked from center . The Camden and Amboy ral iniles under close surveilianes Washouts, The Dela river is still coated with ice from. shore to but the water is several feet above its level, threatening to break up the rot- atany moment and cause a destructive freshet. New Hav storm yeste} February 17. —The which was accompanied | very high tide, ‘did much damaze. Bath houses ail Were swept aw and many washouts occurred. At West Haven Kelsey's long pier was carried away. N. Y., Febraary 17,—Last night's storm: WAS the Sevérest that has occurred in y Trains on the Troy and Boston and New York Central roads und up north are snow-bound. At Rouse’s point the north-bound trains lal last night. Trains on the Troy and Boston line are suow-bound at Pownal. The streetcar travel between Troy, Lansingburg. Cohuesand other points was suspended last night, forts are making this morning 1 tise tracks, ‘The heavy wind is siripping te trees of branches, leveling fences and blowing down chimneys, The country roads are blocked by drifts in ome places 20 tect high, Staes wre abandoned, and the mails are late, No loss of Me ig reported. No mails except those trom New York were received at the Troy post oflice upto 114. mn. TUE PORT OF BALTIMORE CLEAR OF ICE. BALTIMORE, February 17.—The high north- west wind prevailing since midnizbt has driven nearly all the {ce from the Patapseo river, and from the west side of Chesapeake bay tou: Eastern shore. There is now no obstruction to coming to or going from this port, but the weather is intensely cold, and, with a 'sub- sidence of the wind,ice will form rapidly. There are very few foreign vessels in the bay oa THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN. Arabs Deserting Metemneh and Going Ante the British Camp at Gubat. Lonpox, Febroary 17.—Dispatches from Korti to-day state that the Arabs are deserting from Metemneh in large numbers,enteriz: camp at Gubat. It is the intention of the government to hasten the constraction of the railway from Suakim with all energy. The first portion of the plant and a number of workmen will lea’ for Suakiin the last of this week. | ‘The line will probably be constructed with a ¥1 perma- neney. “Gen, Greaves, Col. McNeill and maay | other officers will start for Suakira on Friday, Col. Brackenbury, who succerded to Gen, Earle’s cogamand ater the latter fell in the bat tle near Biti, has been promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Lord Lansdowne, governor general of Canada, and Eazl Derby, the colonial secretary, are ex- changing telegrams in regard to the enlistment of Canadians for service in the Soudan. WOLSELEY 1X FAVOR OF COLONIAL SOLDIERS, Gen. Lord Wolseley has telegraphed the go ernment of New South Wales from Kortl that he looks forward with pride and pleasure to the time when he sball have colonial soldiers serv- ing under his command. He thinks if England accepts a regiment from New South Wales for service in Egypt thatit would be only fair to allow a Canadian regiment to enter the same field also, COLONIAL, VOLUNTEERS TO BE UTILIZED, It 1s reported to-day that the riotous conduct of unemployed workmen in this eity yesterday and the growing feeling of discontent among the same class in other business centers have created a strong feeling in government circles in favor of accepting the offers from several colonial governments of volunteers for service in Egypt, Itisdeemea unwise to make fur- ther ‘drafts on home troops. Victoria, New South Wales, will send @ contingent composed of 700 men for service in Exypt, and combined action on the part of the colonies furnishing: a large force of volunteers for the Egyptian ser vice is suggested. ALEXANDRIA, February 17.—A committee composed of all the European nationalities rep- resented here, with the exception of English- men, is raising subscriptions toa fund for the erection of a monument tw Gen. Earle's memory. GEN, STEWART'S CONDITION DANGEROUS, Korti, February 17.—Gen. Sir Herbert Stewart, who was wounded at the Zereba figut ucar Gubat, on January 19, 8 growing t 18 now worse from the effects of his wound. believed that he will nof recover. sdasle alae Found Frozen to Death. Perensnrne,V., February 17.—Henry Lewis apne nes tear Vara miles below Prince George court house. supposed that while Intoxicated he laid down owl in the snow on the side of the road, as a whisky bottle was found on his person. ——————— Concessions to the Press. MODIFYING THE RULES OF ADMISSION TO THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT IN FAVOR OF RE- PORTERS. Loxpox, February 17.—The speaker of the house of commons yesterday received a deputa- tion of representatives of the press with regard $e Phe resizsctions seomntiy: placed pom nepon. ters of parliamentary ings. The speaker has consented to mi the restrictions so as to admit to the inner lobbies of the house of itatives of the lead- commons certified re} Ing Journals, and also to extend the aocomine- dat for reporters. —— Lumbermen Perishing in the Cold. East Taw: stated feeling tired he told a man who was with him to go ahead and he would soon follow. ‘com has been found dead one mile further ered with snow. had been out two nighta with the mercury 2 degrees below zero. ——__»____ A TUMULT ARISES WHILE BISMARCK 18 DE- BATING THE NEW CORN LAWS. Beruryx, Feb 17.—Quite an exciting scene lace in the Relic! last evenii a the debate on the ag m4 ‘the duty on wheat to thre marks, ‘Sommvtion among the new German Se amene members, who, seal Rouse. Becoming: tndigoam nolee, he let: “This monstrous, then say ‘and it was some moments belere order could be restored. i the British | A Position at Washington. THAT'S WHAT A WITNESS IX THE CHTCAgO ELECTION FRAUD CASES SAYS EE Was o a0, Feb '7.—J. J. Sullivan, who CHIcago, ruary 17.—J. J. Sul is under arrest for perjury im ‘the Mackin has made a confession, alleging that his mony on behalf of the defense ts un! that it was part of the en into by himself and others who were to recetve for thelr services a considerable sum of 4 Sullivan states that, in @ conversation Mackin the latter told him the substance of evidence wanted and promised him a position in Washington. Gilman, sncther witness ta the case, was arrested last night on @ charge perjury. Other arrests are expected, pont eich Why the Whitefish are Disappearing, LaNsino, Micn., February 17.—The fisher. men of the Straits of Mackinac have memorial. ized the legislature an the rapid dixay nee of the whitefish of the great lakes. think tt due to the size of the mesh permitted in the nete_two and one-half inch—which imprisons and destroys great numbers of young small tobe of any merchantable value, The; ank the Hassage of a luw to prohibit in pete for whitefish meshes of not less than four inche from knot to knot, —— Dancing ai Musste of Pistols. EXPLOITS OF A BORDER RUFFIAN FOR WHOM THE GOVERNOK OF NEW MEXICO OFFERS A REWARD. Santa Ps, N. M., February 17.—Gov8! has offered a reward of $1,000 for cee capes a border roMan ni who has intervals been running the te during several weeks, His latest exploit was taking possexsic auce hall, and with the sistance of four comrades, compelling the in- nates to dance at the muzzle of aul night, ae The Polish Nattonal Convention. LA Crosse, Wis, February 17.—The National convention, now tn session here, been considerably interfered with by the ‘raile ad blockade, but it is at last tn excellent? rorking order. The project of removing the Seat of central government fom Chicago to Philadelphia or some other point ts to be fully considered today. The matt object of the gat ering ts the maintenance of hotels at towns where Polish emigrants may be ¢ cheaply on thelf arri this country. ‘The Wi Tongain. THE FRENCH LOSS AT THE TAKING OF LANG+ SON 30 KILLED AND 222 WoUNDED. February 17.—An official di n. Briere de Isle states that ae ke General Forcign News by Cable. WHY TRE POPE REFUSES TO SEE DAVITR, February 1 eis mourning f Cardinal ¢ Dublin. Hie iness has refused to ° Michael Davitt. Ip is stated that he fears gland would deem an audience with Mr. Davitt, under present ire a NG PROM BRATN FEVER, NDON, February 17.— The disease from which Mrs, James Russell Lowell is suffering 16 Two physicians are In attenda er condition is considered such that aked for at any moment. "Ss HEALTH IMPROVING, Lospox, February 17.—The queen's health improving. She is decidedly better, but remains indoors, . and death m: INTERYSTS IN APRICA, It is rumored that, an expedition to The Popolo Romana Rowe, France ts p poll to uly. that Italy desires to limit her n the Ked sea coast of Egypt to the pro- amerce bet w coast and the she sends only 3,000 troop Most expose THE POPE TO ISSUE A\ ust suilicient to occupy the poluts FNCYCLICAL ON THR ey wiih duties OF em= 3 e teachings of t pope has prepared a reply In the form of an ene cyclical letter on the reconciliation of capital and labor. REORGANIZING THE ITALIAN CHAMBER, Rome, February 17.—In the chamber of dépue ties yesterday, Prive Minister Depretis pro sented a bill looking to the reoncanization of the | camber in accordance with the electoral law, TO ABOLISH CAPITA. PUNISHMENT IN ITALY. ‘The committee of the deputies to which the matter was reterred, have decided to Introduce, @ measure abolishing capital punishment, COAL OIL BEFORE THE CONGO CONFERENCE, Beeviy, Febru ve Congo conference wh 1 ofl should come raband article of war or sLarticies, ‘The question iscussing r has pot yet been sett RCNISTS se, February 1 Swiks officals have again been Warned of a plot to blow up the Federal palace with dynamite, In retaliation for Ue repressty sures recently adopted eral council, It ts stated that the | police of Geneva have discovered a secret dyne ¢ factory in that city and that all the workmen employed in the iactory were Swiss, rE AN FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, Pastis, February 17.—The Journal Dee | and the Zempa of to-day suy that It Is ex} that the powers will sign the Egyptian | agreement at London either to-day or tomor row, —— From Wi Street a New Youk, February 17, Wall st, 11 am— The stock market wie a ad morning, within to per tof last evening's quote- Tons Latkawtnndy gens eg take Bhore and Vestern Union being to cent higher, and Northwest qana Worthen’ Pocttee preferred % lower; New York Central, ch ifieand St. Paul unchanged, The Was followed firet by adecline of % to gent, Dut the dectine was quickly ehiteked, and during the remainder of the first hour the oye eprtpe ues been Siena spares. 28 o'eloc ckawanna 1 8 a an of 1 per cent, and other netive ettckes per cent higher except Union Par ich Is asbade off, and Western U; unchanged. There was an active nd fag Lackawanna in the loan crowd, and the ‘4 loaned at 4, New York Central’ at 1-6401-32 - and Delaware apd Hudson at 144. oe Aa Illinois Town in Flames. Curcaco, February 17.—A tel Nanshall tht 2 morning says a tercib 4 raging in business portion o} ‘ and that it Is impossibie to tell. how 4 i er inate. Marshall {is the county seat id and ts within einen ms Meee miles of | foun Springae Torre’ Haute, ind Tis: pop is about from. fire i ——~——— The Outbreak in Corea. THE KING'S JAPANESE GUARDS ATTACKED I= Loox, February 17.—Lhe News profeescg to have an authentic account of the recent break 1p Corea, According to this the king, er, applied for assistance to the Japanese ter. The minister thereupon t guardians, ‘Two days after this the Chinese and The Japan ese fought bravely {n defense of the they were at last overwhelmed by In trying to ee cape, were takeh prisoners, The J mine ister'then returved to Semuips, the 3 THE PALACE BY REBELS AND CHINESE, finding himself threatened with avatiable Japanese soldiers’ tuto the palaces which was “feebly guarded by afew opened an attack upon the palace. Palace, but of numbers. The royal family, ti colony. The whole trouble Was caused ‘Chinese joining the rebels, drernatncee” <a The Worst Snow Storm of the Year. Piymovru, N. H., February 17.—The year occurred snow storm and blow ear night, ‘The night, express north, due here sf midnight, axtved af 0-00, wa. to-day. Ses night express south, due at 3. a. m., has also Just arrived. Both ‘are now stalled,’ and four engines, two snow ploughs and a, ‘of men are trying to move the trains, alpen oe mengreng Ay yhteen inches ay tains on tho Pemigewassett. Valley Fond have all been canceled. ——e In Favor of Retiring er Grant. ALBANY, N.Y., February 17.—In the asseme bly Senator Thatcher's resolution call Congress to pass Mr. Edmunds’ bill to Gon, Grant on the, retired C4 an when on motion of Mr. ‘was at once con sidered. Mr. Ely (dem.) favored the resol