Evening Star Newspaper, March 12, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, tity by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per eek’ or aie per mouth. Copies. ai the counter, 3 vents’ each. hy mail— $6: six months. §3 [Entered at the Poat Office at Washington, D. C.,28 second-class mail matter.) ‘Tux WEEKLY StaR—published on Fridsy—§l a 2 Fear, postage prepaid. Six months. 50 cents. a = (2 All mail sabcriptions must be paid in advance, a cate acpeper sent tonger than i pala for.” WASHINGTON; D.C., THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1885. TWO CEN . ‘ % DISAPPOINTED SPOILSHEN. POLICY OF THE NEW ADMINISTRA- ‘ BOOKS, &c. SPECIAL NOTICES. Weshington News and Gossip, |AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.) | PimArromrEn sre - nes Telegrams to The Star. 1 A CARD TO THE PUBLIC, = Enough — Exsren Canns Exeren Cannes | [Fst Ser tiheiied the posto of te | Govencers Rrosirms | Toar—tn PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE. Epesee teem epg cegpeeeinne eg incvery detail, ater aix yeare experimentiog the | Anu Leaves—Leave from April 25th to TALE AROUXD Towx topar anour THe| “0! or sear Subjects. |THE EUROPEAN WAR CLOUD. ‘A FULL ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED AND Feduced rate of $28.00, for the regular price’ of the | May 15th, 1885, is granted the following- cezoee, ‘The fact that President Cleveland failed to ‘same will be resumed after that time. named officers: First Lieut. William A. Kobbe, | QENTRAT, AMERICAN AFFAIRS. | at tne cabinet meeting Tuesda; speak of the sliver question in his inaugural | TH CENTRAL AMERICAN WAR ; NAT ‘It is now covered seven Patents, and while it sai ing Tus y Secretary a Ad An DISPLAYED FOR SELECTION 4 gntaneen Goan aekiog oe eae Sd arti First Lieutenant Benjamin H. Lamar brought up the question of the Okla-| 4°¢ not signity, as some of the silver men sup- isthe bere Running Water, Wath sland (who | BAndolph, 8a artillery; First Lieut., Charles B homa lands and the Backbone land grant mat. | Ped, that the action of the House on that Nel ais Bhice sPvohassa Brothers: wie it Gas be seas | David 5; Resabough, od artillery: Second Lieut | MB. VAN WYOK'S RAILROAD BESO-| ter. ‘These and ctnes questions relating to | Westion, and the reply of Warner and Reagan, %§ fon, bastnltin '® | John. Thompson, 3d. artillery; leave of Fire practical official policy occupied more of the | Co8vinced him that he was wrong in his position | Mexico Takes a Hand in the Row. m0 1205 Pennssivania avenue} “his price ts for Walnnt, Asn, Maple,or Cherry. | Lieut. Marion © aus, et infantry, is Turthcr LUTION. Hine at the meeting than wae apune in the one, | 08 the matter, On the contrary,those near to him nN mb12-3te a Bz. Sf disabitity: ure leave ot Capt. Cart Pat sideration of the offices. The fact that noat- | ®, his opinion has not changed In the least, em icaN {ALMANAC Tee _ ASS MEETING aT JOHNSON HALL FS ? : and his only reason for silence in his address was Btatistical, Financia! aid Voiitieal fur the year 1885, (retro Sic ate TEMANCUPAMON Of disability: Ure eave of Cape Diair Dy Taylor, whiae Peaster beeen ea ieee veltioue tae ity Caeengain icbed as because it had been buta few days since hehaa| THE OKLAHOMA RAIDERS. . A. R Spotford. io. 1, ,of the th Disteies, to, ‘assistant surgeon, Is extended two months; pollsmen, They expected th: it of | S!¥en full expression to his views upon the sub- HUCKLERERRY FINS, the intent book by Mark | comideration ‘the 16th day of April. Jobmeon Hall, | feauegut ,surmeom, 1s, extended two months; | 104 1) My Calls upon the Secretary of State | ® mieetce oe at a8 & result Of) fect. ‘This habit ‘king once for all time is - — , : nea joetivcen Lah andthe a lock nary. | gh70.05 three months ia granted Soc for such information as the departiment may | the cabinet mesting. o whole budget of nomt- he wae Br tie na'e friend way he is re-| DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS IN MISSOURI. El a Z 16 Sag ana ave, regarding the rumored attempt n. esterday, markable for, and the fact o' nol ing the ‘=D Naval Caper ArporxteD.—Representative disappointment is very keen. They complain | trouble to repeat a declaration, which he had == j 2 (esse chek Suvkube, jkenovbumets | Chae ten, of he St Marya i a erat accra ae mene e| tae ey cast oven gle canoe acpe ea | suse ad cet be abaya tat be TO RESIST BARRIOS. (DIVINE ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY, BY | Year, wil be held dt Upper Gly soul Mas MONDAY, | Hon, Ormond Mammond, of ralbet cong: to | the republica of Nicaragua, Honduras, San Sal- that ‘would ‘be most likely, to iseuke Barty | COUntEY fs one of the first subjects whlch Will | The Guatematn Dictator Finds Himectf by vasa waanaion Wi nda Wane | mantis” De Scie, redone | Scud Ror ne naval eeadems, povins been | vador and Costa Rica, and toroport What steps | succor a ihe “tae Thsle’ eavice | oumupy, the, greaigente mind) aner getting | "we Guatemala Mictator Finds Himactf cy RBS Sins Meats oy ten | er GR, Paar, Gate OF pmes| sitcom atc | Re MAAS AE OM CONTE SO RT | Set hdimttuc ue hat eh | Restate mame tana lac | whem Merce as. Weit ar wu Taree cs OBS Conument, The” antre F igleoaticawintecae tery caer Ob Ue Un ae a hag | ingthe distribution ofoftice tobethe mostimpor-| Central American States That Object Seriado CC Poet moni, | eae Se aU RDE Rett abet atta | , Tex RENONATION by Captain James W.Pope,| Mio Gr Padi oe ott ane credentiaaot| {ext ‘Accorded 'to'repabllcans wit, some to az | Bat Shing oveapying the executives attention. toMis Plan ofCaitention <a S oti : seo 5 z. C. Walthall as U.#. Senator from Missis- | sure the administration of their goodwill, and | Poting the : spp ary ‘as | SAN JUAN DEL Str, Nicaracva, March eS 5 os SOLONTAT, BEACTE TAXES FOR, 1584 Ast Mewtenant, Sth infantry, only, has been. ac- Sippl, vice L. Q. C. Lamar resigned. 1a | Saoneourage the present apparent policy.’ The S00n Se CONGO ote een ioe 12.—Active war preparations are beitiz made He. Scaring cut a lot of Stereoscopic Views of Pales. | Office, 1220 Fst. D.w.,on Fridey and Seturday, 13th y, Presi cD athall was, escorted to the President's | number of this class of callers has increased | be "made to effect @ suspenrion of the silver | throughout the country. The covernient now ine. Hreland Scotland, Enzland, California andother | gig Tath inst, by RB REEL, Deputy Treaster of| Maret 7, 2885. desk by Senator George and took the oath of | within the past two days, while the line of politi: | Coinage oto en setting re eat ae dp | has several thousand tion ready toseihd to the American Views at about balf cost. ‘Westmoreland county, Va” maid. office. clans and office seekers has gotten much shorter. | Save Sold from: the domser of do eOerteatioe | frontier. Strenuous efforts to resist Barrios are mam ous ieee Se ne ne Oe Moe [Ree Daveuns iow Ree ee ae ae Mi. VAN WxCK's RatLROAD REsoLUTION. || The, complaint is that the republicans are Uy: | Seanwhile itis expected. that-an etfort will be | Belg made in Costa Flea, and a large number * a re ir N G Ra ns latter Cleveland into allowinj e ma} 7, soldiers are ready to move at short notice. a eee COMMITTEE BADGES. New York, and report in person to Lieutenant | _ ¥r. Van Wyck called up his resolution offered | chine to remain as it le so as to Insure their suc. | made to bring about an agreement with other WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, ‘BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 429 7th street. George Elifott’s Life, 3 vols., (J. W. Cross). English ; 2 vols, (Philips). ‘The Religions As fiosophy. (Royce). Engar Allen Poe, (Geo. E- Bury), Tus ‘Author of Beltsatfio, (entry Welsiey and other Edmund Qu ih the Times of Homer, ¢Hinayents). 4 Hume, \Chirintiaas tela.) of rook James). ). Greece n's For- ‘A handsome portrait of the late Judah P. 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TILES, GRATES, RANGES, LATROBES.2415t1p TF STEP ATING BUILDING, CALL ON HA\ WARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 NINTH STREET, for skillful PLUMBING and FURNACE work, and examine their WOOD MANTELS, TILES and FIRE- PLACE FITTIN and you will find thelr stock ex- tensive and artistically selected and arranged, with prices much Iess than New York. 27 Dans, Arrextiox: LATEST PARISIA> MLLE M. J. PRANDT, Ar Mas M. J. Huxr's, 1209 F Stexer. GRAY SHADES: RHEA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS! \ MODES IN HAIR GOODS ‘These strles never need be in the hairdressers’ hands. always in order by plain combing Hair dressed and Bangs shanaied. Joux F. Panzer, 913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ‘Washington, D.C. STATIONER A: SRAVER, ap2-12m Niiting. Welding and Reception Cards promptly and properly executed. Engraci 38. Et : fap Arwocs pes, Framed and Uriramed. pictures frat m D DIAMOND ied to order. JAMMY'S MEDIC SE IS LIQUI SS back terrapin Body and Brain Food will cure dis ane.A great (onic listrengthen and prevent disease. . 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Safty brass Curtain Hooks, 10e. dozea. High Brass Candlesticks, Fancy coloted Easter Gouse Eggs, 10e. receiv ing. and use our best endes lowest possibie price. mind that we Dolls and Tuys of eve oUF immense store bei: M. SIL irely devoted to It, ERBERG & CO., mbO 312 7th st. and 313 Sth st. near Penn. ave. Complete set of 14 for $3.50, or 80 cents each. Sou- nits of th table for = ‘venir ofthe inanguration au or Crazy Quilts mbI1-6¢ $05 ave. ARTHUR ROONEY'S (User 47h Se Pons) cE INSTALLMENT HOUSE, No. 1738. First-class Undertaking Rooms adjoining. mb11-1m THE MISSES CALLAN WISH TO AN- ounce to thelr, patrons, that they, have moved their private schoo! from 36th st. to 1416 34 st, where they bave | ed facilites for conducr: frst-claas school.» The; repared ditional poplisand imited number t bourd-mbt0-9° eee eng i Be sige a otremenS acne nas pCa es eect os to parties desiring such accommodation that my ilities for the disposition of goods at public sale are Sinemet tnd aimee igarisace Sees THOMAS DOWLING, mmotm 11th agnd Peomrivanis avenue THE INA@ craL vase. paae ere Tams Saas eee se = ore on pe Terra Cotta Coe sie Orders will be taken for a limited number of the vases with or without pedes- Rens Aaa mh6 POTOMAC TERRA COTTA CO., 1411 G st. (SS BES BEORN (COLORED) will give her highly recommended Medt- cated Electric: and Steam Baths Also, Magnetic treatment, at 305 Missouri ave. n.w. ‘imr2-fme NEW BOOKS AND BEST PERIODICALS | ‘4s soo a8 Insued at the Circulating [1 | 1749 Pennsylvania avenue, Terms: Single tickets, double, 75 cents” Mra LUCY I. HUN: theo ic 1311 E STREET, ‘The French Restaurant near National theater, which opened a Franch table dove. Dinner with part opened a Fren ie @hote. Dinner, with pi wrted Claret included, $1 ‘Regular ‘reaktart Qbe. mich, 25. Dinner, 5c." By the bill of fure a ape- lalty.” First-class in every respect for ladies and enn ‘¥x-Chief Cook at the White House, Proprietor. ‘Will accommodate 50 gentlemen for the Dedication Inauguration with room and board. mhz-im S=JouN W. Consox. JOHN W. MACABTNEY, CORSON & MACARTNEY, Baxxens, Glover Building, 1419 Fst. Washington, D.c. Deposit Accounts, subject to check at sight. received from Firms, Corporations and individual Goverrunent Bonds, State, Municipal and Railroad Securities bought and sold on % commision. Coltections of Draits, Notes, Dividends afd Coupons made throughout the’ United States, Canuda and Eu- sug- cents per mom; R } rivate Te oh wire direct to our New York and | pi nitig eteerton wire oh Ke, ROGINSKI & LEWIS, THE WELL- ROGGE! 6, LEUIN CHE WEL ‘908 D street northwest. Telephone Ald orders promptly attended to. EF, BROOK: (SSF NCP EROEES AND ORNAMENTS, Stock of GAS FIXTURES, &c. INAUGURATION GLOBES on hand. Call and ex- EF. BROOKS, ‘531 16th st, MUNCASTER & HOWARD, | ‘Chemists and Droggists.cor.7th and Tsta.n. We five special attention to the compounding of preserfption: ‘and fresh dru n stock. 118 foes E ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND ‘Residents is. particularly ‘called to PHOS. | NEF ween aha poplar Bratt abd Serve Tonle and Safeguard againe oF sale wrested ie gluse or in bottles by W. C. MILBURN, sole 1a- vente ‘Gnd Manulnccurct, "i430" Feansyivania ‘ave. = SAMUELS. SHEDD, FINE GAS FIXTURES, COLORED AND DECORATED GLOBES AND SHADES. DUPLEX, MOEHRING AND STUDENT LAMPS. 409 NINTH STRE#T NORTHWEST. ata <> hee Having on hand ‘upwards of 3,000,000 feet of BUILDING AND HARDWOOD LUMBER, ‘Ap6 desirous of making room for incoming stock, we ‘Her for this month exten inducementr inal grades And in order to meet aud supply your wants, which we guarantee (0 do, # tous shall have prompt response. WM. McLEAN & SON 13th and B streets northwest, {9 _and 14th, between Band C streets northwest, if <s REMOVAL ‘Law offices of W. Purmcy BELL removed 10625 F street. 33m ALTIMORE, IULY 30, 1883. SL SR. SCOGGINS, Deak Six:— This ls to certify that T have been suffer- With Dyspepsia iu fis worst form, and I wok to using “SAMMY'S MEDICINE” adit has made s Perfect cure of me. ¥. B. SMITH, mb-6r 102 E Lomburd street, Cat Axo See Tux c TYPE WRITER, Above are some of the latest bargains we have been | NEW PATENTED IMPROVEMENTS RAISE IT We are constantly getting in new goods, ors to sell ur goods at the will also please bear in all times keep a full assortment of y description, our rear half of FAR ABOVE ALL COMPETITORS. W. H. PORTER, Gexemat Aces, 933 F Street. B&F Ask for new circular. fiz-im Ovr Suow Wixvow Was SMASHED A Tosser Usoee Tre Araxtie| cast stent sy tae "ES, AND THE GOODS WOULD NOT SURPRISE YOU MORE THAN THE CLOSING OUT PRICES ON FINE CLOTH. ING DOATTHELONDON LIVERPOOI. CLOTH- ING CO., COR. 77m axvGsTs OVERCOATS 50 CENTSON THE DOLLAR OVERCOATS 50 CENTSON THE DOLLAK OVERCOATS 30 CENTSON THE DOLLAR SUITS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, SUITS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR SUITS 60 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR Pants PANTS: FROM $1.25 UPWARDS. - GIVE US A CALL, AND BECONVINCED LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO., @16 CORNER 7rm AND G STREETS PaSTSt| wan7 ‘WERE CARRIED OFF. * WE HAD COATS AND VESTS TAKEN OF SOME, SUITS AND THE PANTS OF OTHERS, 80 WE HAVESOME ODD COATS AND VESTS AND PANTS. IF YOU WISH 4 COAT AND VESTOR PANTS, COME AND SEE WHAT WE CAN Do FOR YOU. GEORGE SPRANSY, 507 Seventh Strget n.w., Opposite U. 8, Post Offic, Mas M. J. Host, 1309 ¥ STREET NORTHWEST, WILL EXHIBIT DURING THE COMING WEEK SPRING STYLES IN MOURNING MILLINERY. Srriso Srvuzs SILK HATS, OPERA HATS, DERBY HATS. JAMES Y. DAVIS SONS, (€21 Penneylvanie ave. ed Colonel Henry C. Hodges,deputy quartermaster general, for duty at the depot of the quarter- ‘Master's depariment in that city. Corrzs or THE Star of February 21 and March 3,4 and 5, in wrappers, duly stamped, containing the full reports of the monument celebration and the inauguration ceremonies ‘and the ball, can be had at the counting room in any quantity. Price two cents—not inclu- ding postage. ARMY OFFICERS RELIEVED FRoM SPECIAL Dvry.—The following officers are relieved from special duty: Capt. Wm. M. Waterbury, 18th infantry, at headquarters gencral recruitin service, New York city: Cape Warren ©. Beachy 11th infantry, at Heauguariers department of the east, Governor's Island, New York harbor; First Lieut. James A. Buchanan, 14th infantry at Washington, D.C; Second Lieut. Henry H! Benham, 2d infantry, at Davids’ Island, New York harbor. DESIGNATED TO AcT AS SECRETARY OF THR TREASURY.—The President to-day designated Assistant Secretary Coon to perform the duties of Secretary of the Treasury in the absence of Secretary Manning “until otherwise ordered.” Secretary Manning being in attendance at the cabinet meeting today “Mr. Coon. secordingly acted as Secretary In his stead. It is said that this designation bas no special significance and that it YS done merely as a matter of conve- nience. To REPRESENT THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. ‘The President to-day designated Mr. Marcellus Gardner to represent the Interior department in the executive board at the New Orleans Ex- position, vice Mr. Benjamin Butterworth, re- Signed. Cor. W. J. VoukMAas, of Gen. Sheridan's staff, is prominently mentioned for appoint- ment to the vacancy in the inspector general's department. His claims for the position are belng strongly urged upon the Secretary of ‘ar. CHANGE oF CaurneT Day.—The President has made a change in the days of holding cabi- net meetings, so that hereafter they will be held on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, instead of Tuesdays and Fridays, as heretofore. The cabinet met promptly at noon to-day under this arrangement. All the members were in attend- ance. It is understood that the session was de- Voted to considering the general policy to be observed by the administration in the matter of appointments. TER.—The principal subject under consid- eration at the cabinet meeting to-day was the Oklahoma matter. A telegram has been re- Fecelved at the War department from General ‘that the boomers are gatheriu; in ‘num under the Impression thai the proclamation of President Arthur forbid- ding settlement of the disputed country was inoperative after the close of his administra- tion. NAVAL ORpERS.—Lieut. Frank Courtes, and Lieuts. Gunior grade) Frank H. Hotehkin and W. M. Irwin have been ordered to examination for promotion. Lieut. Mason A. Shufeldt has been ordered to the Omaha, 25th Inst. Capt. H. L. Howison will be detached the 16th, inst, as amember of the board of inspection and survey, and placed on waiting orders. Commander H. L. Johnson has reported bis return home, having been detached from the command of the Monongahela, Pacific station, January 22d, and has been placed on waiting orders. Lieut, B. A. Fiske has been detached from duty in ihe’ bureau of ordnance, and or dered to the Omaha, the 25th inst. Lieut. Wm. Hi. Joanes has been detached from the navy yatd,New, York, and ordered to the Omaha, the 45th inst. Assistant Engineer Joseph 1 ‘Wood has been detached from the navy yard at Washington, and ordered to the Pensacola, the 20th inst. Assistant Engineer Charles E. itom- mell has been detached from the bureau of steam engineering, and ordered to the Pensa- cola, the 20th inst. The leave of Chaplain George A. Crawford has been extended six months from April 5th next. PERgONAL—Mr. de Reuterskiold, the new Swedish Minister, and J. W. Harper, Jr., of New York, are at the Arlington.—Mr. L. G. Hine left this morning for a few weeks’ visit of recre- ation to Georgia and Florida—Mr. and Mrs. 8. L, M. Barlow, of New York, are at Worm- ley's—Senator ‘Teller and Judge Aldis, of fashington, were, registered, in New York last night.——Edward I. Darling, the composer and musical eritic on the New York World, is spend- inga week at the Hamilton with his mothe; and will leave with her next weck for a month's stay at Ola Point Comfort—Senator Wal- thal, of Mississipp! is at the Metropolitan. Carriage Riding at the Public Expense. A DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S SUGGESTIONS AS TO RETRENCHMENT AND REFORM. “There is one thing Iexpect tosee done by this administration,” sald a democratic Sena- tor toa STAR reporter, “and that is to doaway ‘with a good many of the carringes kept at pub- lic expense. Why, it has been the custom to Jet almost every man at the head of a bureau, fnd every chief clerk, have a carriage and horse or horses, paid for and maintained by the ple’s money. In many cases these carriages Rave been used almost cntirely by the families of officials, and I have heen told that the coach- smi were borne upon the public rolls.” re is reason to believe that a pretty general reduction in the number of carriages fand vehicles for the publicseryice will be made, It will be the policy of heads of departments, soit ieatated, to retrench wherever it can be done without impairing the efficiency of the public service. For Killing His Brother. JAMES QUEEN, COLORED, ON TRIAL FOR MAN- SLAUGHTER IN THE CRIMINAL COURT, James Queen, colored, indicted for man- slanghter, in causing the death of his brother, Benjamin Queen, by shooting him on the 27th of October last, at a house near Stantontown, over the Eastern Branch, was placed on trial in the Criminal Court to-day, before Judge Muc- Arthor, A The mn \t was represented by Messrs. Po recs art to te Gees Randolph Coyle, assistant district attorney, ap- r the government. first witness was Samuel Bruce, who tes- that there was an entertainment going on Sethe time at Mrs. Elwood's. There was some ‘and witness asked: “What are you m: ‘such a noise for?” when James Queen sai SPIE aboot somebody presently.” Witness shoved bimoff, and hesaid: “You think I won't Shoot you,” displaying a pistol. Witness zot behind the first man when the plstol went off The accused asked when it was found that he had shot his brother: “Aim I to be stretched for Ing brother?” and begged for a knife to cut his throat. F ms testified that he saw the shoot- tn Wroceand Queen were talking, but he pata noattention to them until he heard Queen say: 2You think I won't shoot?” Bruce sald: “No, sa won't shoot,” and Queen saying: “You say Fivon't shoot,’ the pistol went off, and afew moments later Ben Queen fell across him. Wit- ‘told James Queen he had is brother. Hed = Have I killed my ay brother?” and kneeling beside him, kissed him van Fetruson,tetined that the pistol be- james. JPRS Glove the toutimony for the govern- ef ‘TESTIMONY FOR THE DEFENSE. - Mrs. Ellen Hutton testified for the defense that but one shot was fired in the house, but she heard two shota before. There was no fuss. The defendant and his brother had always been kind be en, sister of the defendant and the ‘that at the time of the shoot- were no ‘words, and she was the testi- so thegondeling which exted between yesierday directing the Secretary of the In- terior and the Attorney General to take steps to prevent the sale of lands granted to the state of Florida to aid in the construction of rail- roads in that state, Mr. Van Wyck sent tothe clerk's desk and bad read a letter written by H. J. Simonton to Hon. Thomas R. Cobb, chairman ‘of the House committee on public lands, setting forth the hardships experienced by ‘settlers upon the granted lands by reason of the oppression of the grantees, ‘Mr. Van Wyck appreciated the hazards which Senator assumed in calling attention to the ‘operations of the land grant railroads. The Senate was Informed a few days ago that “cur- rent of authority was unbroken” in the Interior department in jegalizing the claims of the land grant poads. That was undoubtedly true. This rant was made in 1856 to construct # road, fore 1860 they had constructed from Fer nandina to Cedar Keys, but over one hundred and fifty miles of the line nothing was done. In 1876 application was made to the department to have the claim recognized. Mr. Chandler of Michigan, was Secretary of the Interior. He, with all the facts before ‘him, returned the map to the company and sald no title remained in the state. “He refused to confirm the grant. Mr. Van Wyek alluded to Mr. Chandler's action 95 of the exceptions—one of the bright spots in the history of the Interior department—yet the very next Secretary feversed thts action and therein preservédt he continuity of pre- cedents in allowing this plundering of the pub- He domain by the railroad corporations. "Mr, churz had preserved the symmetry of the de: partment, aud that system of dealing with the public lands, with a few exceptions, had been continued down to the present day. This grant was made in 1856, when the land Was not worth tén cents’ an acre. These men were to Invest. private property “and to improve the country, and yet for thirty years they had done nothing upon that portion of the proposed line in question, Tn the meantime other capital had developed that country. Homesteaders and pre-emptors hai gone upon the land,and now when it had Increased to flve, ten and’ fifteen dollars an acre the grantees came und asked the government to gull fur ther recognize their title to the unearned lands. Mr. Call said this grant covered richest “portion of the stite of Florida, and there was agreat deal of feeling in the State in regard to the matter, “He presented petitions ron citizens of the state praying for the for- , tnd One whieh was in opposition to for- He then reviewed the history of the grant. ‘The debate was Plumb and othe Upon motion of Senator Cameron, the Senate, at 1:30, adjourned. Capitol Topies. NO NOMINATIONS TO-DAY. No nominations were sent to the Senate by the President to-day, The cabinet day was changed from Friday to Thursday and a meet- ing was held this afternoon, As a result, the hames of the Assistant Secretary of State, As- sistant Postmaster General and some other ap- pointments of like character are expected to be Sent in to-morrow. As to the general policy, with relation to the efvil service, that has ale ready been settled, afd consequently is not the subjectofeonference. But there are. special cases to be considered, and the poliey as to the post. offices has not ‘been definitely settled, though there is little doubt that they will de” termine to-day notto make any appointments to postinasterships where the terms of the present occupants have not expired, except where there is. good grounds for removal. Postmaster General Vilas has practically de- clared that this will be the policy, and. politi- cians expect to sce it carried ont. THE SENATE COMMITTEES. The republicans completed the arrangement. of the majority membership of the Senate com- mittees yestesday, The democratic caucus committee several days ago completed its work ofarranging the minority, but the work must be ratified by the caucus. ‘This could not be done until the republicans had finally acted, us the minority could not until then tell what changes the majority mizht make in the way of abolishing old ‘committees, creating new ones, increasing the membership, ete. -A list of the committee appointments made by the republicans was sent to the democrats late yes- terday afternoon, und a democratic caucus was called for this afternoon to receive the caucus committee's report and act upon it, so the com= mittees will not be announced until to-morrow. SENATOR LAMAR’S SUCCESSOR, Gen. Walthall as the successor of Secretary Lamar in the Senate was sworn in to-day. He is about flve feet eight inches tall, rathersparely. built, and dresses very neatly. "He wears his hair, whieh is dark brown, mixed with threads of gray, long, and Is clean shaven with the ex- ception of a'moustache. He has a keen, bright Senator Walthall recelyed a very cordial welcome from the democrats. ACCORDING To THE PROGRAM. Sergcant-at-Arms Canaday, of the Senate,was criticised in one or two papers for having taken aposition near the President and President- ntinued by Messrs. Morgan, elect on the inangural platform. In fact, he the position to whieh he was assigned in the prog red by the Senate committee and was tying out his instructions. ~ see District Men for District Omces. OF THE PRESIDENT TO BE ED TO THI POLICY. The first rush for the District offices has about subsided, and the candidates having fled theli papers the period of delegations and personal visits now begins, There, however, seems to bea very general impression that ‘the Prest- dent will be rather slow In making changes, and with the exception of the marshalship no appointments in the District will be made for some months, ‘The attention of the President Will be called to, the plank In the lagt demo- cratic platform, which declares in favor of the policy of filling'the District offices with eltizens of the District, The last convention of the Distriet nocrats also came out in favor of this poliey. If the President is governed by these declarations in making ap- polutments, a number who are now mentioned fis candidates will be unavailable. Gol, Berret isa citizen of Maryland, but he is not belleved to be a candidate fyr any office, and says that he would not accep one ‘The ‘same objection Would, itis sald, apply to Mr. Woodbury Blair, who isspoken of {n connection with the mar shalship, and who has a summer residence in Maryland, The impressim seems to prevail that on account of the character of a portion of the duties or the mnarshal, which Brings faim in personal contact with the President, that he ‘Will make a selection very soon, With the ex- ception of this possible objection, Mr. Blair 1s regarded as a very promising candidate, and as he resides in the city in winter he my, per- haps, not be ruled out 08 a non-citizen. He is a young lawyer of decided ability, has @ fine personal appearance, and would fill the mar shalship admirably. ‘THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS, ‘The important offices in the District, that of the two Commissioners, is only exciting a mild sort of Interest Just at present, because the term of Gen. West will not expire until next July, and that of Judgo Edmonds until the sane lime in the following year, and therefore there isplenty of time. It is stated by the friends of Judge Edmonds that when Gen. West's term expires In July next that he will tender his resignation and retire with him, The. office has betome rather distasteful to Mr, Ed- Sean ar eile ae th the even ‘ation there’ w! bo" two cffces to Al ana there it some tall of endeavoring in somé way to obtain an expres- sion of opinion from the eitizens of the District as to the men whom they would, prefer as Dis- trict Commissioners, This. matter has not as yet taken shape, but there lea very general de- Sire tosettie the conflicting claims of the rival candidates before going to the and present, to him the names of men whom & fair of the citizens are desirous of having iD places. ge Barents IssvED.—The following patents were issued yesterday to residents of the District: Spies hes des folie, cess four years hence, Allsoria of grumbling complaints are heard about the hotel lobbies, but nobody knows yet just what to expect. ‘the spoilamen are very uneasy, but are iifrafd to say all they feel. Some say this morning that everything will off smoothly, no matter how slowly’ the changes are made, if the proper thing is done In the end. The probabilities are, however, that Mr. Cleve- land will not be effected by what fs said, and he Billgoon with thepollcy be hasalready mapped out in his mind. Nearly every place to which I attached any administrative power will be fille by @ trusted democrat before the adminis- tration has grown very old, and the post offices, dc., will all pags into the hands of 1@ democrats before long, but there will be no hurrying, and the civil sérvice law will be re- spected in spirit and letter from first to last. ‘There is @ great decrease in the number of callers at the departments and at the White House. From the fact that the cabinet officers have given It to be understood that all the ay plications and petitions are being put aside without consideration at this time, and that peel in first is not to be any advantage, some jave drawn back in hope of standing a better show after the crowd is out of the way. MEN MENTIONED FOR OFFICES, ‘The Missouri delegation in Congress have en- dorsed twenty-one applicants for foreign mis- sions and consulates. They have also recom- mended Mr, Silver for public printer, With regard to filling the federal offices in St. Louls nothing will be done at present. U.S. Attorney Bliss was appointed only two or three months ago, and the U.S. marshal has served only a ear or 80 of his term. It 1s believed among the Missourians that Hon. 3. Gibson, of St. Louis, will be appointed to the German mis- sion, Gen, Brindle denies the statement that he has been promised the appointment of commis- sioner of the general land office. SITTING ON VESTS STEPS, A Missouri democrat who left for home last night told the following: Said he: “I thought I would call up and see Geo. Vest before leaving town. Idon't wantany office, but George is an old friend, and I wanted to see him. Ear; this morning I ordered a carriage ani drove tothe number given me as Vest’s resi- dence. Iwent early to get in ahead of the numerous patriots from my state who are here offering to sacrifice themselves to the country and the democracy, [thought I would drive to the house, and if Vest wasn’t up, I'd just wait for him, fecling sure that office seekers wouldn't be on the trail so early. Igot to the house, and d—ad If Switzler wasn’t ringing the door Vell and Charley Manson was sitting on I drove w hout seeing George.” ‘The gentlemen named are in the list of Mis souri's aspirants for office, LIVELY RAID OF THE OFFICE-SEEKERS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. ‘The Department of Justice is overwhelmed with applications-for office, and the appoint- mentclerk can scarcely keep track of them. He seldom gets through his day's labors until midnight. Most of the applications are by mail, but occasionally the applicant himself puts in fn appearance. The other morning a stranger filed some papers with the Attorney General, and t sauntering into the chief clerk’ said: “When do you think I will get it?” “Get what?” asked one of the occupants of LoS My plac ‘Avnet place?” “Oh, any place. I don't care what it Is, so its port a A messenger's place would doon apineh. You see I've asked the Attorney Gen- eral for something, a I wantit sett 5 as possible, so that I can get to work.’ He was informed that there hundreds of applications and he would have to take his chances with the rest. The next morning he was on hand early, and his first question was, “Has the Attorney General fixed that little matter yet?” He could only, with great diffi- culty, finally be made to understand that the applications had not even been considered. CLERK OF THE Secretary Manning yesterday afternoon ap- pointed Eugene Higgins,of Baltimore,to be chief of the appointment division of the Treasury department, vice Constant 8. Trevitt, whose resignation, to take effect on the Ist proximo, with leave’ of absence until that time, was accepted. Mr. Higgins, while a practical polite Gian, is a. competent and experienced cler! aitimore it is said he owes his appointment to nator Gorman. The Baltimore Sun says: “He has for years been a warm, supporter of the senior Senator, and thoroughly identified with that wing of the party. Hence his ap- polutment fs thought to haye a significan eyond the importance of the place in the eyes of the large class of persons who just now are impatiently looking for the straws that show the direction of the wind.” Thompson's Friends Very Active. WORKING HARD To HAVE HIM APPOINTED IX- TERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONER. +Phil. Thompson’s friends are indignant at Secretary Manning’s objections to the former's appointinent to the commissionership of inter- nal revenue, and are doing all in their power to force the appointment. Messrs. Carlisle, Beck and Blackburn have been to seo the President several times, and a large portion of the demo- erats In Congress, besides the entire Kentucky delegation, have’ added their efforts in his be- halt. Mr. Morrison telegraphed toa friend last night from Sprivzticid to see the President, and tell him that he (Morrison) would not ask ‘any- thing else of the administration but the ap- aintment of Thompson, Liquor men in New ‘ork, representing a capital of $15,000,000, sent & petition to Sceretary Manning this morn: ing urging his appointment. Senators Beck and Voorhees called on Mr, Manning agam this morning and urged the matter with great earn- estness, while Mr. Blackburn was closeted with (iis Diehident for along mo on'the/sams|sab- ject. ‘The only opposition to the appointment sald to come from Mr. Randall, yet at threatens to prove more powerful than ‘all the influence that Is brought on the other side. His opposi- tion Is upon the grounds that the position sould not zo to Kentueky. He is said to have warned Secretary Manning that the appoint- ment ofa Kentucky man to that place would bea great misfortune to the party. Upon this Secretary Manning has taken a stand in op) sition, to Thompson, and while he does not de- clare that he will not yield, he says he thinks it, would be a bad appointment. ‘The polnt made is that the commisstoner of internal revenue should not come from a state so largely engaged in the manufscture of whisky as Kentucky. Pol ical Notes. ‘There were four ballots in the joint conven- ton of the Illinois legislature for election of a U. 8. Senator without result. Morrison 99 votes on the last two ballots, 8} er Haines voting for him. State Senator Bridges ithe Michig bli tate or @ Michigan republican state convention yesterday renominated Judge Cooley for Supreme judge by acclamation, and nominated €.Stnart Draperand Aaron N. McAlvay for reas of the pntveralty early all the members ofthe Iowa demo- ‘The Trial of James D. Fish Begun. ‘The trial of James D. Fish, late president of the Marine National bank,»was begun in New ‘ment of the case‘on the ground of iu but the court ordered the oan Ulveeee 8. Grant, jr. was Fee tie ® few days ago. The tower was feet in’ Sa nations upon a@ standard value, but the pros- pects of success in that direction are not looked Upon as good as long as we are coining Bland dollars at the present rate. The effect of this continuous coinage,Mr. Cleveland holds, would finally place gold at a premium, which 4s soon a4 Jt occurred would denionetige tt, and take out of circulation about. ,( ), which would have tobe replaced by siiver or by green- acks, According to the present yield of the jilver crop” in this country it would take about twelve years to repince the gold with that metal unless we buy the sliver hoarded in the vaults of France and Italy. We would at- tract ai: the silver of Europe, which is claimed tobe what the powers there want; that, getting Tid of the body of it. they would not suffer from a depreciation in its value. On the other hand, it 1s held that a suspension of silver coinage now would force the powers toan agreement at once to save the value of their silver at home, The President will probably devote consider- able space to this question in his first messa to Congress, taking about the same grounds occupied in his letter in reply to the silvermen, and setting forth more (preepreye the dangers arising from the ctreul n of @ dollar, which on the least rise in the value of gold would fall off twelve cents on the dollar. ‘Our foreign relations also are occupying the President's attention and will be made a sub- Ject of prompt consideration, ‘The treaties with Spain, Mexico and Nicaragua will probably all be reconsidgred; but the action of France and Germany with ‘relation to American products | will probably be given the most attention. The representatives to these countries will be se- lected with great care and be given instructions for a Vigorous policy. The ques*ion of retalia-~ tion, which the House foreign atfairs commit- tee recommended by the adoption of Mr. Le Fevre’s resolution just before the adjournment of Congress, will be seriously considered, and a new treaty with Germany may be effected. A foreign policy of importance is expected to be developed very early in the administration. Upon other very important questions of pub- He poliey the President has very decided opin- fons, and will set his cabinet to| work upon se- rious matters very promptly. The tani and revenue and questions with relation to the pub- lic lands will be thoroughly discussed in cabi- net conferences between this time and the meeting of Congress. ————— SOCIETY. It wasageneralat home day yesterday with the ladies of the new cabinet, all of whom re- ceived, informally, large numbers of callers. Mrs, Hendricks, Ikewise, received a host of visitors in her parlors at Willard’s. Among her callers during the afternoon were Mrs. and. Miss Bi: Mrs. Logan, and many other prom- inent ladies. Mrs. Rayard, who was well enough to appear in her parlors, wasassisted in receiving by her daughter, Miss Nannie, while her ‘other daughter, Miss Catheriue, presided at the tea table and dispensed ts, The three ladies were attired tm-handsome evening dresses, and the parlors, which were briliantly lighted as the afternoon wore away, presented an animated appearance, and almost dispelled the idea of pronounced informality. Mrs. Manning was assisted by Mrs. Vilas in recelving at the Arlington, where mi to pay their respects upon ‘these ladies wi comparative strangers in Washington socicty. The parlors of Mrs. Endicott, at the Arlington, were also crowded throughout the afternoon, the ladies belonging to the families of the various military officials, as well os many others, calling to pay their respects, ‘Mrs. Hubbard, the mother of Attorney Gen- eral Garland, was likewise at home, at her son’s residence, and received many pleasant calls. The wedding of Mr. W. 8. Hogg, son of the | chief clerk of the Navy department, and Miss Gertrude Owens was solemnized "yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's fatl 1531 P street, in the presence of only a few inti: | mate friends and relatives. Miss Gertrude ‘Turner and Miss Henriques attended the bride, and Lieut. Huches and Mr. William Cooper acted as groomsmen, the former as best man. Rev. Father J. D. Holand, of St. Matthew's church, performed the ceremony. Although no eards had been issued, the bride received many. handsome presents arid floral offerings, and the congratulations and good wishes of a large circle of friends. S and on their return to the city will be the guests of the groom’s parents, on 14th street. ‘Mrs, Cuthbert entertained a number of her friends at a social gathering last evening at her residence, on Rhode Island avenue, Mrs. Denman last evening informally enter- tained a party af more intimate friends at tea, The reception and tea of Minister and Mrs. Foster this afternoon promises to be the largest private social affair of the Lenten season, nu- merous cards having been issued to the more prominent people of society. ‘The Hazen court-martial promises to attract as large gatherings as did the Swaim court, and | yesterday the long parlor at the Ebbit House In which the court holds its session was well filled with ladies, who remained throcghout the day's proceedings, Mr, and Mrs, H. A. Willard expect to leave on Saturday for New Orleans, where they will make a short stay. ‘Mrs, and Miss Muesseus will start to-morrow fora visit of two or three weeks to Cuba, and will be Caglet peel by their friend, 'Miss Smith, who will arrive from Pittsburg to-day, ‘Miss Lamar, daughter of the Secretary, 18 stopping at the Metropolitan hotel, with some of Berthiends, Meanwhile, Secretary Lamar is casting about for a suitable residence in the ty. ‘Mr. M. W. Scott gave a pleasant theater party last evening to about eighteen ladies and gen- tlemen at Ford's Opera House, and after the performance the gnests were tendered a hand- Some supper at Welcker's, Each lady present was presented with a handsome bouquet of roses, Mrs. William P, Dole, accompanied by her nephew, R. D. Gordon, has gone to Florida fora stay of some time, ———_+0+_____ ‘The Oklahoma Boomers. At a council at Arkansas City, Ark., yester day, the Oklahoma boomers decided to await further advice from their representatives in Washington. The United States marshal has received warrants for the arrest of the boomers who were in the territory last winter, and has arrested twenty men. There are 1,200 boomers at Arkansas City, There are six companies of colored cavalry at Chilloco, six miles south of that city, awaiting reinforcements. Gen. Hatch says he can get eight more companies if needed. pocorn aidan 'oh vei em ‘What Cleveland Will Do. From the New York World, to-day. Daniel N. Lockwood, of Buffalo, who had the honor of nominating Mr.Cleveland for President: at Chicago, was at the Fifth avenue hotel yee terday. Hesaid: “Twothings can be consid- ered certain regarding the policy of the new President's administration. He will prove him- self. vil service reform, id economy Great enthusiasin Is mani ih the final result is displa: probable in some quarters that Guate consider the m pting coercive measures, and that a friendly solution of the difficult problem of uniting the five states may be arrived at, LIBERTAD, SAN SALVADOR, Marc the 5thof March President Barrios, of Gnata- mala, declared in the assembly of that country that Central America should consiitute one public, and at the same time he made public Announcement that he would assume the com- mand ofall the military forces of states. This declaration was accepted duras, but was rejected by San Salvador, N ragua and Costa Rica. The { ia bezan immediately to march agai Salv: The people of the latter reput nto resist the invasion, at sed hostilit however, sent a request to Pr of San Salvador, that the latter try should appoint. two commissi should proceed to Gu la with power to treatin the present Whether this re- sted, and confidence . It ts thought La, the various Hon- te isis, quest will receive any attention has not yet be- come known, Meanwhile President Zaldivar had tele the situation to % had asked 1 bloodshed, hed an account of Diaz, president of M him "to use his influence In answer to this Gen. Di telegram to_ President Z gram of the 7th instant is uu taken the nece contingency th to President E of the 7th instant annot tion to declare Central 4 and to assume yourself th forces thereo tion has bee has been republic fantiy citizens that my take iinmediate action to of your threat against th this continent.” ‘The people of San. Salvador are enthusiastic in their determination to preserve their indo- pendence, Patriotic terling how rv that President Zaldiwar bas extrem in restraining his troops. Ss “THE KINGDOM OF ARABIA. Emissaries of El Mahdi Stirring Up Re- Lia, March 12 roclamations an: inzdom of Al emissaries hand othi he pla- 1d expel wi El Mahdi at Jeddah, Dok: Seaport towns opposite tin cards order the “trithful to org: the Turks from Ar bia, promising that Use rophet will soon arrive at Jeddah, and will lead his hosts to Mecca, where there will he dis- r we no doubt of | ciptent re! r | and the Turkish gover suppress the re cific officials have n | fies that they intend here to-day and disc! them, z new men in their pl nd that they wi | hold the county responsible if any damage to | property result St, Lovis, Mo., March 12.—The Missonri Pa- cific shopmien ficd a meeting let night, and formally decided, in view of the action of the company in reste they would not strike. ing w ae From Wall Street To-day. New York. March 12. 11 a.m.—T® stock market was irr the opeising this morn- ing, frst prices st ade Fig tok, per cent in_a_m: or the Ti kawann Was off 5, Delaware and Tucson “Was ly, ar St. Paul’ per cent, whiie Northwest was per cent hizher, and Union Pacitic and Missourt Pacifie were aiso strony. In the first hour tl whole list declined a fraction ou an av amount of trading, rallied slighty, an o'clock was steady’ at prices a fraction below last evening's closing quotations. Pacitie Mail and Lake Shore were, however, exceptional strong. Leaning rates were easy, awanp being obtainable for carr pugposrs at 1d New York Central 1-32a3-64, Delaware and Hudson and Manitoba 1-64. , ee ‘The Case of Mme. Artine. CHICAGO, March 12.—U,S. Attorney Tuthill has sent on his recommendation in the case of Mme. Arline McLaughlin, In accordance with the request from ‘the Treasury department at Washington, to which she has transierred ber claims, “The recommendation of Col. Tuthill Is that Mme. Arline shall receive her goods on the payment ofthe duties aud a fine of $500. she has aiready deposited the amount, of the duty In Washin The goods are valued at a ton, which is $98 0, The Sangerfest Musical Jndges. Mriwar y re Catenhousen, ‘One of the three judg relative merits of the musi tion of a new judge necessary. ——— General Foreign News. THIS COUNTRY’S OFFER REJECTED, Loxpox, March 12.—The Telegraph states that the English government is rejected the offer of the United States to ate a conven- tion with the British West Indies. AGITATION IN PORTUGAT. Lonpow, March 12.—Mail advices report an unusual agitation in Portugal on the subject of the anvexation ofterritory in Con; THE CHINESE LOSS ABOUT KELT Paris, March 1 The loss of the Chinese in their defense of the position around Kelung, which was besi and captured by the French, was about 1,200. MRE. JOY'S SCHEME RESECTED, Lonpon, March 12.—The English holders-of Wabash bonds at a meeting to-lay resolved to reject Mr. Joy's scheme for reorganization, and decided to have a most rigid inve: made into the affairsof the comun: seek the removal of the present man: which was violently denounced, ‘Mr. Joy not present at the meeting. a Floods Along the Missouri. GREAT 1083 OF PROPERTY OWING TO BACK WATER FROM TIE ICE GORGES. Capnotsrown, Mo. March 12-—The aces and loss went ‘upon Water south of this place has increased ‘mate. The ice: in the Missouri river have not Someries are being forced all to was: Feported to have lost all his'sivek bat two of we lost all hiss three head of mules. W. Heston lost 21 head of, and Dr. P. Ausiin alarge amount o wheat. Fences and all kinds of movable prop- erty if scattered, and much of {t floated away bey Ty of recovery. Yesterda: ns were heard firing in the tiiibered partof tine inundated let, which were inte: to be signals of distress, and men went with boats tothe rescue. It is feared that some lives have a! Im Senator Sharon's Interest. AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIVIL CODE QUIETLY ADOPTED: Averted—Excitement in London Over an Early Cabinet Meeting. Loxpox, March 12.—The London Brening News states this afternoon that tt bas learned that remonstrances from the highest quarters have beon addressed to the czar of Rusia in the interest of peace and have mot with euch @ chilling response that # now ene suing fat eeeansesemeee hngiosa oak Russia can be averted, Lord Hartington, British minister of war, tov day conferred with Lieut. Gen. Sir Archibald Alltson and other military authorities on Orie ental aftairs, tuclading several Indian military officials, concerning England's condition for @ contlictin Asia, | EXCITEMENT OVER AN FARLY CABINET MEET ING. The cabinet met at noon today. ‘The unusae ally carly hour at which the ministers convencd ceattracted uttention, and reports quickiy pread thata crisis was being considered. ‘The interest In the meeting soon became general and Intense, “This was warranted by several in= eidents which preceded and attended the coun- cil. Immediately before the conference Ook, ». A. Maude, equerry In chief to the quec dapon Mr. lads nd had a tony fi | terview with him. Among the rumors to which, thts gay was one to the effect that her majesty had advised that the Indian sittatls war x nd required vigorous and decilve action, and th insisted on her Phis and similar ste 1a lange crowd, to Downing stroot, and beiore the cabinet had been long in session the prime minister's of ficial residence was surrounded by @ large en Upto this hour—s o'ctock—it Is not publicly. Known what the ministers have done wt to day's meeting. It ts re however, that fed to address = reappresenitine governm hat if through Aichanistan a conflict, results with the Amecr's tr Russia must axcept the consequences, as England is bound, to guard Atghan territory. A Chicage Girl's Cartons Adventare. AEDUCTED TO PXARLE PHYSICIANS TO STUDY. ASIRANGE MALADY WITH WICH SHE Bg AFFECTED, CitieaGo, March 12.—Annie, the seventeens r ld danzhierof Henry Boke Joon keeper in the suburban town met w experience yesterda lady since childhood has been am wtinent jor adisease which th stotan e been Unable to classify. Accd ated by Bouncer sister she was, she says, on her way from the Humboldt Park post odice when, Om reaching the boulevard, about halfa mile dise tant from her home, two men seized ber, and, applying a handkerctitef saturated with ebloros form to her nose carried ber toa two-wheel gig ding near by and drove off with ber, Whe the girl recovered consciousness she Was ating: in th in front of asaioon near one of the ity stroct ear lines. It was pitch dark, and she Jumped out of the vehicle and some time later | was found by a policeman wandering about the streets and taken to the West Chicago avenue station, The girl said her captors went into the saloon toget a drink, but ber screams fright: ened them so. they scrambled into. the gig and haste way. ‘She was traced to thestation father. “Mr. Eckenberg declares hired to abiducc tls daughter by study her singular ae Union League Meeting € d y York, March 12.—( i.3. resident of ihe ‘National Union League hi Isstted a call fora meeting of Une national cou cilat the Continental hotel, Philadelphia, om the 28th instant at 2 p.m, The Okiahoma Troubles. SECRETARY ENDICOTT ASKS GEN. HATCH 0 DE> FINE THE EXACT CONDITION OF AFFALKS, ARKANSAS City, KAN.—March | 12.—« ch has received a dispatch from Wiliam Endicott, Secretary of Wa hisn t fine the exact condition of is believed here by some that the question will be settled, within a few days, SERS TU des SED RACK. —An Arkansas City ateh to the Times sa, a. Hatch received ich from Cump Kussell, Indian 1g that SOV bootuers fro xas moving Westward across the The general there 1 they be turned backs covernment lands, Kansas Crry, March ais and Sac and Fox reservations. Arkunsas upon issued orders th and conducted oft nion Pacific Earnings. _Bostox, March 12.—The gross earnings of t Union Ps ic railway (whole system) for Ta $1674.94, an Increase over the nenth last veur of 814. a ase Of SINT. ings, $456,591, an Increase of §: a Rrokers Convicted of Larceny. PurLapenrita, Match 12—The Jury in the case of the Ladner brothers, formerly on 3d street, on trial for appropriat money of thelr cus returned. a Unis morning of guilty a Stantey HOW MF THINKS THE COUNTRY COULD RE MADE WORTHY OF ENGLISH OCCUPATION, M. Stanley ‘Times for the purpose nt Inconsiste sabe $ hen ¢ A Useless possess: expense surplus {™ | that “for any? Wer to Fey pt would be an it Gen, Gordon's’ real optnik which was often expressed, w at permanent occupation We a ra melons matil connecting erament of the sof “Ifyou want to make n give the people of that Stop taxation, Sto vtrbash. Garrison Suakim, Berber am nin with a few aikiis. Assist the princke HS With money fur trading purpose AiLother measaires practicable to fostee trade. Tax exports at Suakim, point. Give a trial of five years and then, if no English geniug Soudan with the white waud of nove the railway and begoneout of the only of Suskim thinks that Ger way had im with the Nil an would then become expresses his belief In the 801 und says been © The gy pal she and take | to tals policy, | rises to rule th peace, count }and A Gord com} sult of brooding over the before him, and uf bis | healt, vastness of the task ter isolation and ii ee Found Dead on the R: WILMINGTON, arch 12.—Wm, Moore, alaborer, 3 , living in the | suburbs, went outon the railroad last night to | pick up coal, and this morning bis dead body Was found, with wounds ofsuch a character that ‘ L re Were evidenced He leaves a widow the Funeral of ‘The funeral of the late R. K. Flliot will take | Place from his late residem Hyattsville, tov morrow, leaving there about 12:30 o'clock, Jo, of St. Mark's, Capitol Hill, idge: Dr. Mary las Ac Lambert, J. i, init and’ — Fuller, Bradley. ‘The interment a District Government Affairs, RETLDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Entwisies treet @ twortory dir Capitol oad Tst streets TW: Woodard, ereet rent dwellitg, horuheast corner “hin and. AF rliwest; $9,000, S._ Proctor, repair =: John Dy onge Sit Nichol's avenu Langhorne, erect a private stabl Idth street northwest; $1,500 rear of 1210" Li Finh- prt Speak of 31,000, John Lynch dwellings, on Boundary street, near Ph | Plains: s1,600. "A. ‘Turner, tepalr dwelling 1517 6th street northw S160. MISCELLANEOUS. Complaints have becn made of the boiling establishment in the neighborhood | South Capitol street and the Eastern Branch, The south winds bring the fumes all over South: Washington, SS ae Finsr Lect, SoLomon W. Rorssurn, corps of engineers, will be relieved from his present uities in San Francisco, Cal.,under the tmmes ai pide of Capt. Pay con ot inee»rs, | find will then proceed to Wiles, Point 8 and report in person to Lieut, Col. Henry Ey Abbot, corps of engineers, for duty with the battalion of engineers, SERGEANT E.8, DixsMone has tendered Ish resignation as & member of the police force, and bas been Inted to the position of doorkeeper at the White House, to fill a vacancy. 6 MR. Farnent, the nfiy appointed Assist, ant Seeretary of the. ry, Was to-day pre sented to Assistant creamer fies French and it the department by Secretary Bw subsequentiy retired to the tie a Rani ‘ent Secretary French, whom he ts to and was closeted with him for several hours, discussing the business of the T Lis supervision, NATION AMONG THE GOVERNMENR ‘The reduction of the clorical force #& the White House has caused no stle conster. pation among the clerks in_the various ments, who are how apprehensive that it Qgeneral reduction of the working | story en interests of econom:; around in the int . iy ‘the fact law ‘Thetr