Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1885, Page 1

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Deposit Accounts, subject to check at sight. received from Firms, Corporations and Individu Government Ronds, State, Municipal und Railroad Securities bought and sold on } commision. Coliections of Drafts, Notes, Dividends and Co male throughout the United States, Canada and’ Ear “Private Telegraph wire direct to.our New York and Philadelphia correspondente: rie <ee>, THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND ‘Residents is’ particularly ‘called to PHOS eT, she new and poplar Brain end Nerve Tonic Safeguard against Ualnra, “For snle aren the gla or in bojties by WC. MILBURN, Sole 1a Ventor and Manufacturer, Pennsylvania ave. ae == REMOVAL . Prince Bart removed to625 F ‘Law offices of W. Prn ie &£ BOOKS, &c. >, Naw E UBLICATIONS FOR SALE at ovk BOOK DEPARTMENT. SHADOWED TO EUROPE: & CHICAGO DETECTIVE ON TWO CONTINENTS. Mooney & Boland’s Detective Stories. 16 full-page Mlustrations by © WittiaMs. 12 mo. Cloth, ‘78e.; Paper Cover,, 3 ‘This record of the chase from Chicago to Spain after sue of the moot accomplished euiadler of modern times, te ll of exciting ntereat from Bess to lace The ory being founded on fact, ts much more wonderful Gaow eng covstion of tie Eaapinations “Shs aac: epsed coarse eon es sae sth ioe Te Gioery of te Menaey, tancoewteaior rartasiy teaver tame trace of his mispajuge, andl ia sure sooner oe ater to be run down, is carried ont im the remarkable pecs aang anes tacreis e Eemsew cases, nsoee ann cop Geeetive morrere tricorn, how the Cengtleas vigiaace of scoot and level Kectaa anscive moore uien oteeich me tue oae sunning swindler. ‘This work is founded on the records etthe Mooney & Helped Decective Agency, whose affective operations are known all over the country. ALso, & NEW SUPPLY OF THE NINTH EDITION OF POEMS OF PASSION. By Era WHEELER, The most salable Rook of Poems iasued this Century. Square 1@mo, Cloth. Price, 78e. Mia Wheeler evidently has “the courage of her opinions.” Her,verse is always thoughtful, often ani- mated with a true poetic instinct, and made beantifal dy felicitous finey. It is always melodious —Chicago Tunes. A Woman who speaks as strongly and purely as she yannot he'p doing good, and the marvel 13 that the public have waited so long for a volume of her poems. ft fs tame aze that doesnot want its poor heart stirred. — Phil ia Times. ‘This collection gives us the ripe fruitage of her jenius, and proudly justifies the claim of her friends ‘or @ high rank amongst American poets.—St. dul Daily Dispatch. The great sale of books will continue for tne remainder of this week. CHAS. BAUM, 416 7TH STREET NORTHWEST, mhi62w Washington, D.C. 7 Easter Carns Axn Novenres A Sine line of Reantiful Cards and Novelties for Fas ernow ready. Also full supply of Devotional Books, Bibles, and Prayer Books and Hymunals in sets. at WM. BALLANTYNE & So: mis. 428 7th street, Easter Noverrss, . 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All cordialiy im ERY MEMBER OF THE Committee on the late anni Dae S28 celebration is requested to be present at the inal maeet- evening the Pith inst at fg Ocoee oe venlng, the 17 at mnie ‘A. E: SMITH, Secy. Ge CHIEDREN'S nosPrrat, Wasiixaron, D.C, March 14, 1 a meeting of the incorporators’ of the CATLDREN’S HOSPITAL will be held at the Hosp tai Building, on MONDAY EVENING, the 234 inst, ‘at 720 o'clock, to consider and act pon th By-Laws. Yon are res} Tnvized to ait by order of the Board of Directors. SAMUEL V. NILES, President. Secretary. mbié-m,ws.3t L MEDICAL, COLLEGR, of Columbian Universt- We), The sixty-third wunuat commencement will be hel tn the Con onal Church on WEDNESDAY, March 18th, at 8 p.m. Address by Prof. Elliott Coues, M. D.; Valedictory by Leonard K- Graves, M-D. Doors 7: overture at 7:30. No reserved seats. Gen- ion to all, ‘migat LUMBER.” ‘The two important questions before us today, in which every Contractor and Builder ts especially inter- ested, are: What {s the outlook for the Spring, and will there be as much building done this year as last? ‘To these queries we answer the outlook is good: very good. Judging from estimates and sales we would say much better than last year. Sales for January and February show quite an increase over last year, while March opens with a brisk demand for all grades, especially in finer qualities and hard woods. Hardly had we made known our intentions of far- nishing all the Wood Material necessary to the con- struction of a house, “which includes Frames, Sash. Doors, Blinds, ete,” in any kind of finish, from Pine to ‘Mahogany, before we had a number of orders, which, when completed, we will classin workmanship second tonone, Our arrangements with the mills, which itt, clude four, are such as to enable us to make the above assertion. which, under our personal supervision, will ‘be carried out to the letter. In order to meet the Incoming wants and be able to supply our customers with Dry Stock, which is always preferable to new cut Inmber, we piled Inst fall a num. ber of cargoes of Virginix, Georgia and Florida Pine Joists, Boards, Flooring, etc., which we offer at less than the current prices. In making the above induce- ments we mean they shal! prove advantageous to you ot in one transaction alone, but in all you may have with us, Our facilities for delivers, “ON WHICH THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE,” ars more adequate than evergwhile the attention and quick dispatch to all orders shall not be found wanting. ‘We want your patronage. and the above is our mode of securing it. We guarantee you Good Stock, Work, Satisfaction and Money Sayed. WM. MCLEAN & SON 18th and B streets northwest, mhi6 _Branch: 1ith, # aud Cty nw, (=> PEronr oF THE conpiTION oF THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK, ‘at Washington, in the District of CBlumbia, At the Close of Business, March 10, 1885. Due from approved reserve cents = 5,620.07 Due from other national banks. = 29/9081 Due from state banks and bankers. 3,038 Real estate, furniture and fixtures. 118300.55 Current expenses and jaxes paid. 330° Premiums paid... Cheeks and other ¢ Bills of other banks... Fractional paper currer vided profits National bank notes outstanding. Dividends unpaid... Individual deposits sui District of Out Qdinty of Washington, saz HENRY C. SWALIN, Cashier of the shove do solemnly sweat that the above Mtwleten = to the best of my snow tee and beulee F “SWA Subscribed and sworn to before ‘Maren, 152, B. LEWIS BLACKFORD, Notary Public. Correct—aAttest: .G. EMERY. WOM REVE! JOHN L. Vou. SAMUEL FOWLER, KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK ME { ‘bers of this Commandery are hereby Hol fied to amemble at Heariquarters, sth and Este no fy full-dres uniform om TUESDAY. L7TH TN at @ o'clock a.m. Thence procerd to St. Putri Church toatiend mas after which they. will march to the City Hail to take thett place i the parade. “Mens bers are also notitied that ‘the annual election of ‘oth: org forthe enone Gear will be hed ot Headquarters Su MONDAY EVESING Zab ISM ailmembers fre earnestly requested t0 be present OY UREN MCDONALD, Command Recorder, |store it NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Partnersbip lately subsisting between ALEXANDER MILNE and ALEXANDER St PROCTOR, under the Arm name of MLNE& PROC. TOR, and careying on the Art Furniture Business Xo. iso Pat i.wein this ctv, was diseolved tual consent ox MARCH 12TH, A. D. 1585, by thelr articles ofdissolution Jobn A. Ratt EE Simpson were made trustees for Tigulda ‘All'debes owing to the sald partnersiiip are. to be re- ceived by” elther ‘or both of the said tiusteen, and all Gemands on the salt partnership are to. be to either or both of the sald & Wasntingrox, 1: ALEXANDER March ia, 1885.” ALEXANDER St. PROCTOR. ‘The creditors of the above partnerstip will romiptiy rend in thelt accounts duly verted, ana tne Ps ofthe above partnersiip. will please prom ply poy their bills JOHN A. RUFF, Central National Bank, ENRY K. SIMPEON, No. SIS A ste | nhl 4-1" CRYSTAL CHORAL SOCIETY'S CON- (FSSe> Gortat Masonic Tentple Mondan bee Sony An excellent and varied progratm bas beets ing of Jubliee Songs, dc. Tickets onfy pes (Dashaway Choir). aoe DRe *4NUECS sirEDD. Ri PLOW ie ‘ELS, GRATES, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. ‘mnie THE CLOTHING SALFSMEN OF THIS city are earnestly. MONDAY EVENING, March 1 Engel's, 725 7th st. n.w., for the rmanent organization, BY Pun sae “INAUGURATION COMMITTEE BADGES. Complete set of 14 for $3.50, or 30 cent Sou- ‘veuirs of the m suitable for aay Gal WILLETT a Rta ‘005 Peabay'v => SPECIAL NOTiC ‘WILL Bi (Eee, itccting of the stockholders oF aa coria Fire Insuraice Company at their office, 1 stp. w.,on MONDAY, the 6th day of April. for the purpose of electing nine Directors for the nig years Polls will be opened at 12 m. and close at 2 p. m. mhoeo © MCCLELLAND, det g Beery. TURE ry i INSTALLMENT HOUSE, No. 1738. First-class Undertaking Rooms adjoining. mbil-lm Thm THE INAUGURAL VASE “The beantiful vases used in the decoration of inaugural ball rocms, designed by Gen. Meigs for new Pension Bullding, were manufactured by the Potomac ‘Terra Cotta Couipany. Orders will be taken for ® limited number of the vases with or without pedes ‘ither in the natural Terra Cotta color or bronzed, thd POTOMAC TERKA COPFA Coe alt eae <a ‘E.—THERE Washington News and Gossip. Goverxmest Recerrrs To-pay.—Internal Teventie, $609,997; customs, $509,193. Mr. Cas. 8. FAIRCHILD this morning en- tered upon his duties as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. At noon he received the heads tented by dudge Kreuch, the’ veliring Assatunt sented by Judge French, the retiring ni Secretary. ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND has prepared circular which informs the employes of the Department of Justice that he expects them to be active and industrious, to pay strict atten- tion to their duties, and the hours of labor, &c, DENIAL OF THE GAULOIS STORY.—It is at thoritatively learned that there is no truth in the report cabled from a Paris newspaper that the Chinese government has asked the media- tion of the United States with France. RED Croup at THE INTERIOR DEP. ENT. Red Cloud, the Indian chief from ‘© Pine Ridge agency, Dakota, in company Dr. Bland and Todd Randall, the interpreter,called ‘on Secretary Lamar this morning. Red ‘Clond ‘ed for the removal of the Indian agent, Mo- Gillyeuddy, and the Secretary told him thatthe matter would receive his attention, The inter- view then came to an end. THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EQUIPAGES, There have been two Department of Justice carriages and two horses kept at public ex- Pense, one for the use of the Attorney General and one for the solicitor general. Attorney General Garland has directed that the first of these be sold. The other horse and carriage will be ret ed for the present for the use of the solicitorfeneral, whio is compelled to make almost daily trips to the Capitol In attendance Upon the Supreme Court. THE ALBATROSS left Pensacola, Florida, on March 12th, in further continuation of its in- vestigations into the fishing grounds of the Gulf of Mexico. Itis expected that the vessel wil reach Key West about March 20th, and will continue iis work from that point asa base, Jeaviag it on the final return to Washington, about March 28th. Mr. Hicerns, the new appointment clerk of the Treasury, is receiving a great many con- gratulatory calls. His mail also brings him many letters, from republicans as well as from democrats, declaring the writers’ belief in his fitness for the place and wishing him success, Ex-Appointment Clerk Butler called on him this morning. AgMy ORDERS.—Post Chaplain Jos, A. Potter, (recently appointed,) prdered toreport in person to Brig. Gen. Crook, for assignment to duty in Arizona: First Lieut. Wm. L, Carpenter, 9th infantry, granted twomonths' further extension O41 sien leave; First Lieut, Patrick Henry Ray, Sth infantry, acting signal officer, granted three months’ leave; First. Lieut. Calvin D. Cowles, 23d infantry, Is relieved as member and de- tailed as indge advocate of the court-martial sitting at David's Island, 5 NaVAL OrpERS—Ensign W. L. Howard de tachod from the Vermont and ordered to duty under Lieut. G. M. Stoney, of the northern Alaska expedition; Ensign John H. Sh.ple: has been ordered ‘to duty on tie coast survey April 1; Ensign A. W. Dodd, ordered to duty on the coast survey April 1; Ensign P. W. Bibb, ordered to duty ut the World’s exposition at New Orleans; ‘Surgeon J. W. Ross, detached from the Lackawanna and ordered t6 the naval hospital, New York; Lieut, L. Flynne, ordered Ensign John Purcell, or- W. T.. to report to Lieut. Stoney for duty on the Earnest; Lieut. C. Rees, ordered tothe New Hampshire April 1; Lieut. T. S. Phelps, ordered to duty at the navy yard, Mare Island. THE ARMAMENT OF THE NeW CRUISERS.— Representative Randall states, in reference to the omission in the naval appropriation bill to appropriate $500,000 for the armament of the new cruisers, that last year's appropriation will not be exhausted until next June, and, while there will be an Intermission of five ‘anths in the running of the appropriation for the armament of the ernisors, Congress Will MuRE Wap in December, and there will be no appreciable delay in the work of arming the vessels. It 1s believed that the Secretary of the Navy has the power to abolish the naval advi- sory board at his diseretion, notwithstanding the omission of the proviso of the naval appro- riation bill intended to abolish the board. A. ine was inserted which leaves the matter dis- eretlouary with the Secretary of the Navy. THE Missixe Nava OFFIcER.—Nothing has yet been heard of Lieut. Edward Wallace Re- U. 8. N., who has been missing for a He was last seen at_the Old Dominion 3, North river, New York eity, and it that he was insane when he wan- DEPARTMENT Horses AND CARRIAGES 70 RE Soup.—Secretary Lamar has directed the chief clerk and superintendent of the Interior depurt- ment “to dispose of at public sale all of the horses, carriages and equipments which are the property of the Interior department, excepting those used for trucking purposes, the proceeds of sald sale to be covered into’the Treasury. ‘The sale is to take place as soon as consistent with the Interests of the public service,” The result of this order will be the return to their regular duties of seven employes who have been used as drivers. This order does not ex- cept the carriage for the use of the Secretary, as was done by a similar order issued by Secretary Chandler. ‘He kept one horse and. a carriage for use in going tothe White House and the Capitol. There are about eight horses and car- Tiages whiah will be sold under this order, as all the heads of bureaus had the use of an équip- age. The sale will take place after advertise ment, in a week or ten days, N pean eee To Watcu Gex. Barrios.—The Secretary of the Navy has directed by telegraph the com- manders of the Wachusett and Shenandoah, of the North Atlantic squadron, now near New Orleans, to proceed. at once to Central America. The commanders ofthree vesseis of the squadron. remaining near New Orleans were directed to hold themselves in readiness to execute a simi- Jar order. Of the North Atlantic squadron, three vessels—the Galena, Powhatan and Swa- tara—are now in Central American waters. The entire squadron will be held subject to orders from Washington. These movements are un- derstood to have direct reference to the en- deavor of Gen. Barrios to'make himself the “supreme mijlitary chief of Central America,” DEATH oF Cor. JosEPH H. TAYLOR.—Col. Joseph H. Taylor, assistant adjutant general of the army, died at Omaha early Saturday morn- ing of pneumonia, after only five days’ {lIness, ‘He was a nephew of Gen. Zachary Taylor and a son of the late Gen. Taylor, who was commis- sary general ‘of the army during the war. He was about fifty-three vears of age. After grad- uating from West Point he served in the cav- SIFY mnt 866, when he was made assistant ia tant general, During the war he was Gen Joseph K. Manstield’s adjutant general of vol Unteers until that officer's death, and after- ‘Ward served in this clty on the staff of Gen, Heintzelman. Since then he has been on duty at various headquarters. He leaves a widow (the eldest daughter of Gen. M. C. Meigs, of the army)and five children. The funeral will take lace today at Fort Omaha with militar onors. The body will be placed ina vauit there, but will be subsequently removed here, where his parents are buried. = THE GRADUATING NAVAL CADETS.—Theclass of naval cadets that graduated® four-years’ course at the Naval Aeademy in 1883, and are now serving two years at sea, will gport at the Naval lemy on the first of eer for final ex- amination. Naval Cadet T. V. Toney, of lilt: nols, died on the cruise, and Cadets Gignililat, of Georgia, and Mitchell, of Alabama, may be rejected at the physiew examination, a medical survey having already been ordered in their cases, This would reduce the class, which grad- uated 44 members, to 41 a8 the number to re- for final graduation, As only about one- rd of the members of the class will be retain ed in the navy to supply vacancies, a lively competition is expected umong its members tor first, places, the selection to the vacancies bein ‘among those who show the most profick eney in theiratudies during the term. Others who pass # successful examination and are not retained in the service receive @ year's salary ‘and an-honorable discbarge from the navy. Prnsoxat.—Mr. L. de Reuterskiold, the new ‘Minister to the United States from Norway and Sweden, will be presented to the President to- morrow.—St. Clair McKelway, of the Brook- ; at the Arlington——Mr. and Mrs. 9. Ja 3. Clarke and wife and 1. G. Hine, of Washi: were regis in Jack- sonville on Saturday,—Ex-Senator McDonald, of arrived in the city this morning, ing at the Arlington.——General Nel sun At Miles nccompanted” by: hia Mein nod Lieatenant is staf, started or the Anal .| west last night.——Rey. and Mrs. Henry Ward are at Willard's—Hon. Stark W. of the West Virginia state senate, is in Largest: ec. INAUGURATION GLOBES on hand. Call and ex- = ¥. BROOKs, ‘S31 16th at i<y prescrfpous "Pure and fresh drugs kepe Arnold, brief r. ARNON er sisnewal nef visit. rnold tas nephew ‘The Oklahoma Boomers Disband. Gen. Sheridan recetved s telegram from Gen, ‘Hatch this morning, stating that upon receipt of the President’s proclamation concerning the quakgetuanih aiay Rae IN THE SENATE TO-DAY. THE “BACKBONE” LAND GRANT DISCUSSED, JOS. 8, MILLER NOMINATED FOR GOMMISSIONER OF INTER- WAL BE}ENUE. Mr. Blair offered a resolution authorizing @ continuance of the investigation of the differ- ences between capital and labor, He said the investigation was practically concluded, and the extension was desired for the purpose of making a report, Under objection by Mr. Cockrell, considera tion was postponed until to-morrow. Mr. Van Wyck’s “Backbone” resolution was laid before the Senate, and Mr. Eustis,of Louis!- ana, made @ speech upon it. He was personally cognizant of the fact that a great wrong had been done to the people of Lonisi- ana and wished to enter his protest ‘giinst its consummation. If Congress had contemplated conferring a beneficent grant upon the New Orleans Pacific railroad company the rights of poor settlers would have been pro- tected, But the munificence had been conferred upon this rich company by an executive officer Tarte Fovernment, and the settlers had been al 16 company’s mercy. ngress was the tribunal to whieh: these matters should have been left for adjudication, He demanded, in behalf of the settlers, to Know what was the title which had been set up to defraud the set- ers of their rights. He denied that the title was a legal title. Mr. Eustis reviewed the history of the egm- pany at some length, and said by its cht rT Nie company was to have its domicil in New’ leans, but a meeting of the directors—and no one knew who were the Backbone directors resent—had been held in the clty of New ‘ork, and there the transfer had been made. The act was radically viclous—absolutely void. Mr. Sherman asked what consideration was passed, ifany, between the New Orleans Pocitic and the Backbone company. Mr. Eustis seplled that it was the large sum of one dollag le then continued his speech. New Commissioner of Internal Rev- enue. JOSEPH 8, MILLER NOMINATED TO-DAY. The President sent the following nomination to the Senate to-day: Joseph 8. Miller, of West Virginia, to be commissioner of internal rev- enue, ———++e+_____ The Nomination of Mr. Miller. PHIL. THOMPSON TAKES HIS DEFEAT PHILO- SOPHICALLY—HIS FRIENDS TO PUSH HIM FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER, The nomination of Mr, Joseph 8. Miller, of West Virginia, to-day for internal revenue com- missioner was not unexpected by those who had kept up with the fight for this place. Ex- Congressman Thompson was at the Senate when the nomination arrived,and he remarked that he had not expected the appointment for several days. He took it very philosophically, saying that &man could not have everyth he wanted inthis world. A. friend suggeste: hat surely the President, would take care of ‘hompson backed as he was by scores of the Strongest men in the party. “Oh, Lean take care of myself,” replied Phil., good-naturedly. Some of Mr, Thompson’s friends think he ought to have the position of railroad commissioner, but itis sald that the bare mention of his naine for the place has ar- rayed the power of all the rallroad corporations against him, Threats have been made, 80 It is stated, that Thompson should not be confirmed, even if he should get the nomination, In thé last Congress he drafted and got through the House a bill requiring the Pacific railroads to comply with the terms of the Thurman act. In pressing this bill Mr, Thompson would listen to no compromise, and the big railroad corpora- tions are against him. If his friends determine to ask for the appulntment they will claim that the selection would satisfy the people that this administration is not tobe influenced by cor Porations. —eo+______ Mr. Beecher Commends the Adminis- tration. HE IS PLEASED WITH THE PRESIDENT'S DE- LIBERATIVE WAY OF MAKING OFFICIAL CHANGES. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher called upon the President this morning, and later upon Secre- tary Manning. He is not looking after any political rewards for himself, but wants some of his friends whoare in New York places not to be disturbed, “How do you like the way the new adminis- tration has started out, Mr. Beecher?” asked a Sran reporter, who Inet him in Secretary Manning’softice. “Tam well pleased,” he replied. thing that is being complainedof, Cleveland's deliberation about making changes, Tlike. [think that in makihg new appolut- ments, if there ts a question between a republi- can and a democrat, the democrat should cer tainly be chosen, but when aman occuptes a place for which be ts suited, performs his duties laithfully, and is not indecently partisan he should not be disturbea. 1 refer to the subor- dinate places. I think the administration is golng to be a success,” Mr. Beecher is looking remarkably well and is pleased with every thing. — eee “The very namely, Mr. ‘The Republican Newspaper. THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY To A NEW MANAGEMENT, ‘The sale of the Republican newspaper was con- summated this afternoon, Mr. Ellas W. Fox representing the purchasers, some of whom, it is understood, are awsepee men. Mr. Fox was formerly connected with the St. Louis Dis- patch, and was an active worker in the last cam- paign for Mr. Blane, with whom he is on inti mate terms, He will be the president and man- ager of the newspaper under the new manage- ment, Mr. W. E. Chandler and Mr. 8. W. Curri- den being the trustees for the old. stockholders for the balance of. urchase money. ‘The 006, the amount Gf stock, mortgaged notes $32,000. Mr. William E. Chandler beld the controlling: Interest in the stock, Mr, Frank Hatton, C, Av Snowden and 8. W. Curriden holding. the bal. ance. Mr. Chandler punters some time ago the interest of Mr. George Bliss, who repre- sented the New York syndicate that boughtout, the interest of Gen. ae for $40,000 some two years ago. During the past few months the paper has been under the management of Mr, Curriden, and he has placed iton a paying basis, He says that it Is now a good property, Itisstated that the paper will continue to be republican in polities, ————— Civil Service and the Administration. WHAT COMMISSIONER EATON SAYS ABOUT 17. Mr. Dorman B. Eaton, president of the cf#il servicé commission, in response to an inquiry as to the enforcement of the civil service rules by the new administration, said: “When Cor gress, at the session Just closed, made anim creased appropriation for carrying on the work of the commission from July 1, 1885, to July 1886, it knew the policy of the incoming Pres dent and must have expected the work of the commission to on. That work does go on regularly, and f feel sure that it will go on, Very maby of the office-seekers who lingered here some time ufter the 4th of March seem to have reached the same conclusion, and have returned home. Si that date examinations have been held at CIncinnati, Nashville, Mem: phis, Brooklyn, New York and Washington. ‘Applicants have been notified of examina: tions soon to be held in the southern and western states, Examinations and appoint- ments goon as heretofore in the customs sere viee antl for clerical positions in post offices. Excessive numbers are ‘applying to be exam- ined, especially for service at Washington, under the belief that arbitrary and. partizan removals are being made, or are sooh to ba made, I have heard of no case of sucht re- movais, and do not believe that any such re. movals’ will be made. There will, doubtl be some removals for good cause, but no’ enough togive places to halfofthose seeking to be examined. The old time partizan pro: seription Is Hot, in my opinion, tobe renewal. Our politics are now more civilized, and 3. sound public opinion is more formidable, With- in the last ten days the commission has made certifications for filling eleven vacancies in the departments at Washington, which is about the usual rate, and five promotions and four permanent appolntme”..a. after probe- tions, have been made from among’ thow selected under the rules. Several ‘of these cases were in the Treasury ent.” xp WiTH HARBORING A Yo sonbee ‘PuRPOSES.—Minnie of an alleged house of iitame, at No. 1 Street, who has several times attem| coarse eaves complaint that she 3c wes rl her house for the p ib. “geveral Gru GEN. HAZEN’S TRIAL. He is Put on the Stand and Testifies as to His Motives in Writing the Letterto the Secretaty of War, Ete. ‘When the Hazen court-martial resumed its sessions at the Ebbitt house this morning Mr. Mackey offered in testimony two telegrams sent by Gen. Hazen from Washington Territory to Acting Chief Signal Officer Mills in Septem- ber, 1883, after the date of the telegram sent by Capt. Mills to Gen, Hazen notifying the latter of the decision of the Secretaries of War and of the Navy. The judge advocate, after examining the telegrams offered, objected to their admis- sion as irrelevant and relating to the question only of the propriety of the decision reached by the Secretarles, a question which this court was not trying. ‘Mr. Mackey contended that the telegramshad direct bearing upon the case and should be admitted as evidence, ‘The court then retired to consider the ques- tion. On returning the Jud; advocate an- nounced that the objection of the Judge advo- cate was sustained. GEN. HAZEN TESTIFIES. Mr. Mackey then called Gen. Hazen to the stand to testify. Gen. Hazen was sworn, He said he has served since 1855, and served through the war of the rebellion. He had never before been tried by a court-martial. ‘The judge advocate objected to a question by Mr. aero to when and by whom the Lady Franklin Bay Aretic expedition was set in motion, upon the grounds that the matter had already’ been zone over, Mr. Mackey argued that his pu was to show that the President authorized the expe- dition, and that the Secretary of War had nothing to do with it,except to disburse the funds, He held that if the accused thought the Secretary of War had no authority in the mat- ter he was Justifiable In entering a respectful rot Pifhe court voted on the question without, re- tiring, and the judge advocate's objection was sustained, The question was then asked: “Did you ever on any occasion knowingly fail to render due Tespect to your superior oilicers?”” e Judge advocate objected to the question upon “the grounds that it made the accused Judge and jury in the case. Mr. Mackey defended the question as one In- tended to establish the good conduct of witness during a service of thirty-three years, The court allowe the question and Gen. Hazen answered: “Never,” te the question. Gon, Hazen was asked if hé had occasion ever to address communications to the Secretary of War upon matters relating to his office. Witness answered that he had frequently ad- dressed snch communications. He was asked if he had ever addressed a com- munication to the Secretary of War in relation fo annual expenditures, and answered that he ‘The question being still further followed up, the judge advocate objected. Mr. Mackey said he would show, if allowed to, ease after case where the Secretary of War had revoked decisions upon their being protested against respectfully by Gen. Hazen. ‘The Judge advocate contended that the ques- tion before the court was whether the accused had actually writtert the letter mentioned in the !tharges, ‘The court, by a tie vote, announced that the objection was not sustained. rhe question was then asked—“State the effect of your protest, Did the Secretary reverse his decision?” THe did.” wer to further questions Gen. Hazen at in 1882 it became necessary to send a relief expedition, He (the witness) then ad- dressed a communteation to the Secretary of War, calling attention to the fact and suggest- ing that it was the intention of Congress that ‘an expedition should be sent annually. The Secretary of War, witness sald, wrote to the President that he knew of no such under- ending with relation to the annual expedi- tion, and seemed to hold that he (Gen. Hazen) had exceeded his authority in making the sug- gestion, The judge advocate objected to the witness Stating the contents of written matter on record, and it was decided that the records themselves should be produced. ‘Witness said he had objected to Capt. William Armstead’s assignment to duty in the signal farvieoupon the gronnd that he could not be trnsted with money. He was u-signed against Weer eae and did misappropriate money, Atthat time he did not fisk permission to protest, nor was he informed that he should have done 50. 2 HIS MOTIVES FOR WRITING TO THE SECRETARY ‘OF WAR. In explanation of his motives in writing the letter to Secretary Lincoln with relation to the Greely expedition, he said that he had been criticised and blamed for the fallure of the ex- pedition to rescue Lieut. Greely’s party, and he wrote the letter to exculpate himself. He wanted to state that he believed that Lieut, jrecly's party could have been resqued, and had done all he could to effect. the rescue. "He said Be did not mean to criticise the Secretary of ‘ar, s Mr. Mackey then read parts of the letter, and asked his motive in writing them. Witness replied that the Secretary of War Waslargely responsible for the criticism that he (Gen. Hazen) had been subjected to; that in his report Mr. Linco'n gave the impression that Hazen had neglected bis duty, which was not true. Witness said also that Secretary Lincoln had been misled us to matters of fact; that whereas the Secretary had stated the temperature had been very low, the records showed that the temperature was much higher, He (the witness) corrected this in his letter, making issue upon the statement of facts upon authority, and did so in defense of hisown reputation and not for the purpose of casting reflections upon Secretary Lincoln, ‘The fudge advocate objected toquestions as to the extent of the disaster to the Greely party. Mr. Mackey sald that It was the desire of the prosecution to keep out of the arctic region. He Lincoln) did not want to go so fur-as Cape. bine, because he did not want to be con- fronted with his own horror. ‘The defense, he sald, wanted to show the magnitude of the ‘dis- aster and to show that the prosecution was gov- erned by malice, ‘The court was then closed ‘until 1:30 o'clock. NOTES. The court was crowded with spectators to-day 98 usual, large proportion of the spectators being of the fair sex. ‘The members of the court are kept busy when they first take theirseats writing their names in autograph albums, Counsel for Gen. Hazen state that there has been no aii ment between them, such as was intimated in Saturday’sStar. Gen. Hazen did not, they say, take a seat between them as @ maker. “The change of position was rought about by Mr. Muckey’s desire to sit where he could see the face of the witness, ———— so. A Tammany Delegation Here. THEY WANT TO FIND OUT HOW THE PRESIDENT FEELS TOWARD THEM, A delegation from Tammany hall, New York city, consisting of ex-Congressman Adams, Coronor Martin, Secretary Gilroy, of Tainmany, Judges McQuade and Wilde, and half a dozen others of prominence In that organization has parlors at Williards. A STAR reporter mingled among the Tammany braves at the hotel this morning, and from what could be gathered their errand principally seems to be to find out how Tammany stands with the present admin- Istration. ‘They propose to see the President with the yiew of ascertaining if he intends to recognize Tammany as an important element of the democratic party; as an element that did faitbful and efficient work at the election and as entitled to due consideration in the distribu- tion of offices, If they tind out that the Presi- dent feels kindly disposed towards thelr organi. zation and is willing to give it a “fair show,” then the clatins of Tammany men for offices will be put in, e+. —___ ‘A Fight with Moonshiners. ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO MORTALLY ‘WOUNDED BY OFFICERS, In Moeassin district, Rabun county, Ga., an unfrequented place, illicit distilling is largely carried on, A few days ago a party of revenue ‘officers got on the trail of two men, Burrell and ‘Reed, and following them up to thé corundum mint arrested them. As soon as theircom- rades heard of the arrest they organized a party ‘of rescue, who mounted, followed after the revenue mien and, reece Highland, ascer- tained that the officers and their prisonera were in the hotel. They at once surrounded the house and began to fire upon it. The revenue killed. Ti party they saw the effect of their work, scattered and ran. Ramsey was buried in the Tennessee valley. oe SMOKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUsTICR— Attorney General Brewster detested tobacco in every form, and had notices posted throughout the Department of Justice forbidding: Inany partor the bullding.Atioruey General Gariaud issn equally ‘strong anti-tobacconist, Dut one of his first acts Epon Bs Rumerous notices seisrred tor winch Stared SOCIETY. Miss Cleveland's reception at the White ‘House on Saturday afternoon was one of the largest ever witnessed there. Long before the ‘hour appointed crowds were in waiting for ad- mission, and many ladles went several times vainly trying to gain admission intact, taking a lace in the slowly moving column of guests. ‘he old custom. of receiving in the blue parior ‘was adopted by Miss Cleveland, who, attired in Shandsome black satin tollet covered with black Spanish lace, received the 3,000 ladies and gentlemen, assisted by Mrs. Hoyt, who was dressed in @ ing pink satin trimmed pea, with black Spanish lace trimmings. larshal McMichael presented the guests to Miss Cleveland, and Col. Rockwell made the presen- tations to Mrs. Hoyt, so that each of the ladies hai the guests presented by name. Those in attendance were mostly ladies, and included many prominent people in society and pub- He life, AN the cabinet ladies and man: others whose husbands occupy distinguish official "positions, took ‘thelr place in’ the rear of the two receiviny Jadies in the blue parlor, but they were all in street at- Ure, Mrs. Blaine, accompanied by her son, Mr. Walker Biaine, called and exchanged most cor- dial Ge with Miss Cleveland, the latter detaining Mrs, Blaine longer than any other guest, and chatting pleasantly and most in- willy with her. ‘Subsequently Miss Marga- ret Blaine, in company with several youn; ladies, was presented to Miss Cleveland, an Was also the recipient of marked attention. Mrs. General Logan also called, and after a hearty greeting with the receiving ladies took ees in the circle of ladies in the blue parlor, erself receiving almost an ovation from thé fests gathered there. The parlors wore a andsome and more formal appearance than on the Saturday y previous, ‘and huge plants and graceful palms added to the picturesqueness of the brilliant scene, One of the most interesting events that have occurred in Hebrew society this winter was the marriage last evening of Mr. F. Greenapple and Miss Fannie Hepner, at the residence of Mrs. B Lulley, 612 Pennsylvania avenue. ‘The parlors were Randsomely decorated with flowers and lants, and the scene during the ceremony was -autiful and impressive. The bride entered on the arm of the groom and stood beneath a large marriage bell suspended from the center chandelier, where the ceremony was performed by Rabbi Samuels of the 6th-street synagogue. The bride wore a handsome white satin dress, court train, and trimmed with costly lace, a magnificent veil drooping gracefully about her, fastened on the head by a wreath of orange blossoms. A” sumptuous collation was served after the ceremony, and the bridal pair received the hearty congratulations of their friends. Another very pretty Hebrew wedding last evening was that of Mr. Samuel Gans and Miss Ida Gusdorf. The ceremony took place at Ab- ners hall, and hosts of friends of the eantract- ing parties were present, Rabbi Stern, who of ficiated, is the brother-in-law of the bride, and after the ceremony he delivered a very pretty address to the young people. The ushers were Messrs. Nathan Rosenbers, A. Stern, Henry Hola, Ike Gans, M. Hamburger, L. Gusdorf, 3 Fishman and Leon Tobriner. Mr. Joseph Myer, of Fregerick, and Miss Pau- Mne Rubinstein, of this city, were married at Masonic Temple last evening'in the presence of & very large guthering of thelr friends, ‘The ushers were Messrs. Moses Coleman, Jt L. Mantner, S, Breslaues and D- Jackson. Aner earty ings and a general exchange of good wishes Mr-and MreeSlyer took leave of their friends, leaving on the 10 o'clock train for their future home. A double wedding occurred last evening at the residence of Mr. Thomas Mansfield, on Unlon street, South Washington, Mr. Mans- fleld’s son, Edward, was married to Miss Lottie Canley, and his daughter, Miss Alice, was joined in matrimony to Mr. Lemue} Burroughs. A re- ception followed the ceremony, and all tite con- tracting parties being popularly known in South Washington, @ large number of their fiends were present to extend their congrotulations and enjoy the pleasant evening that had been arranged for the guests, This week promises to be unusually ively in social matters for the Lenten season. This af ternoon the wives of the Justices of the Supreme Court will hold formal receptions, and to-mor- row many of the ladies who had announced thelr intention of withdrawing from society for the seagon will be at home 1 their fends as usual. ‘To-morraw eyening-the first state recep- tion of President Cleveland bids fair to be a vory JoTabIe RINT, sud, go it ie to be confined to the official persons Specified in recent an- nouneements, those who propose. going to the reception are congratulating themselves that as the majority of the Representatives and their families who constitute the bulk of guests upon such White House occasions have left the city, the reception will not be so crowded, and con: sequently more enjoyable. The diplomats and army and navy officers will all Wear their full dress uniforms, and the arrangements going on atthe White House Indicate a very brilliant dis On Wednesday the cabinet ladies will receive, and on Thursday the Senators wives will receive, more generally than in any other week since Lent began, In addition to these re- ceptions numerous dinner and opera parties are to occur, and, Instead of growing duller as Easter draws near, society Is really becoming livelier and more active. Ex-President Arthur Is being very hospitably entertained during his stay in Washington. Last week he was given around of dinner par- tes, and this week several more will be given in his honor, notably. the one this eveniuz by Mr. and Mrs. McMichael, and one on Wednes- day evening by Minister West and bis daugh- tera, ‘Mrs. and Miss Jones, of Richmond, who have been the guests of their uncle, Mr. W. W. Cor- coran, returned home last week. Mr, and Mrs. Carlisle left the city on Saturday en route to Kentucky. ‘Mrs. Senator Dolph 1s expecting a visit from her young daughter, who Isat school in New York, during Easter week. Mrs, Mariscal, with her daughters, will goto New York this week and thence to Mexico to Join her husband, who is the Mexican secretary ofstate. ‘Mrs. Gen. Colston has resumed possession of her residence, 215 East Capitol street. The friends of Miss Mary Johnston, of this city, will be gratified, but scarcely surprised to hear that she made a most successful debut at @ concert given by the Socicty of Musical Artists, In Paris, on Saturday evening. ‘Miss Dora Kendig left for Philadelphia this morning, on a visit to heraunt, Mrs. P.F. Kelly, residing there. Mrs. Dr. J. L. Jordan, of Portsmouth, Va,and Mrs. Eugene T. Jordan, of Suffolk, Va., are as- sisting their sister, Mrs. Wm. P. Wetherell. ‘Mrs. M. A. Gibbons will start this evening for Florida, where she expects to spend some time. So Political Notes. Dispatches from Little Rock, Ark., state that ‘a canvass of the legislature shows that the first ballot fora United States Senator to succeed Mr. Garland, tobe taken to-morrow at noon, Bill result as follows: Ex-Governor Rorrs, ‘37; ny Indexter Duni re sentative William Fishback, 15: "Gen 'Rape GQ Newton, 15; John J. Horner, §; Joseph H 9; Ex-Senator Walker, 7; State Senator Critten- den,3, Owing to the absence of one or two mem- bers on sick leave and the flight of Representa~ tive Hudgins, who is under indiciment ona charge of arson, only sixty-two votes will be hecessary to elect, Friends of all the condidates are al. There were Present at the joint convention of the Ilitnots legislature Saturday sixteen sena- tors and thirteen represenatives, and Morrison scored fourteen votes on the only ballot taken, “I stand just ag good chances of being elected Senator as ever,” said the Hon. W. R. Morrison ‘at the Palmer ‘house, Chic yesterday. ac- cording toa New York Herald dispatch. ‘The republican city convention, of Chi. on Saturday nominated Judge Sidney Smith for mayor, ex-Congrewsman John F. Finerty for city treasurer, and Hempsted Washburne, Delaware to Bayard, which “sd be held tonight. ——— 90 Gen, Grant Taken Out Driving. ‘From the N.Y. Sun, 15th. overcome this, but effect after the first trial. A\ The . J. P. Newman was with him last Sets cee eee tices in for sev ‘past. Sn log Satisfied With Cleveland. ‘Boston Dispatch to the New York Times, 14th. Congressman Collins, who returned from ‘Washington last night, said, referring to the Pegi abdgar, testo te por expected ee ‘la course without the Sie ‘some mw: friction, it it is safe to. eae ‘kat in run the will: and be with i= i stininsraton, Frome , be- areall level-headed war : be alow, REL erences mh aoe EX-SENATOR McDONALD. ‘He Talks With a “Star” Reporter. HE CAME BERE ON PRIVATE BUSINESS, BCT WILL CALL ON THE PRESIDENT—A PROMI NENT INDIANIAN SAYS THE INTERVIEW WAS SOLICITED BY THE PRESIDENT. Ex-Senator Joseph E. McDonald arrived in Washington at 6 o'clock this morning. He was accompanied by Mr. John ©. Shoemaker, pro- Prictor of the Indianapolis Sentinel; Mr, John Frenzel, a banker of Indianapolis, and Senators McGee and Bailey, of Indiana, They missed connection at Cincinnati, and were detained | there twelve hours, A Star reporter called | upon Mr, McDonald at the Arlington thismorn- ing, and found his parlor thronged with bis friends. There was a continual stream of visitors, and the ex-Senator had a cordial | grasp of the hand for each one, _In person: Pearance Mr. McDonald has not changed any particular since he left the Senate. THE Stak reporter he said that he ne ed better health in his life. With regard visit here he sald it had been his purpose | for some little time to come, but he had been | waiting for the crowd to thin out. He added that he had some business to look after here. “You'll see the President,of course,” suggested the reporter, “Oh, yes,” responded the ex-Senator, “I shall make'the acquaintance of our new administra tion. I have nevermet President Cleveland, but | from what I have heard of him, I know I shall like him. Everybody speaks ‘weal of him.” | Mr. McDonald commended the retrenchment | olicy of the administration, He thought the interest of the people required that all uuneces- | sary expenditures should be cut olf, and that the government should be run upon the prinel- | ples of simplicity and economy. . It is no secret among the ex-Senator's friends | that he was invited to visit. Mr.« though upon this subject the exe cent. To. an old friend of Mr. MeDon was about to return to Indiana, the Pr confided the fact that be would” like ex-Senator and have a talk with h Tequested thata message to that effect be de- livered, Itis known that President Cleveland has a high rezard for Mr. MeDonald, and the | presumption ts that, be contemplates ‘evine his regard by tendering the Indiunian some high position, — Mr. “McDonald will not accept any foreizn mission. Of that he makes ho secret. According to some of his friends, there is no place now within the giftof the ad ministration that he would take, One of the surmises has been that Secretary Manning | really intends to retire from public office as soon as he shall have organized the Treasui departme: nd shall see that its athalrs are ranning smoothly; that the President is aware of this and proposes to assure Mr. McDonald that he can have the Secretarrship of the ‘Treasury upon the retirement of Mr. Manning. Another supposition is that the President may intend to tell Mr. McDonald that he can have the first vacaney on the U. 8. Supreme bench, These ideas are purely speculative, however. Same of the strongest friends of ex-Senator MeDonald advise him not to accept 2 tion from the administration, not because of any ill-feeling growing out of the omission of Indiana’s choice from the cabinet, for all pro- test that nothi of the kind exists, but Itis claimed that Mr. MeDonald has a sure thing on the next United States Senatorship from In- diana if he. lives. Of the twent Stite’ Senators who hold over and. will take part In the next senatorial election sixteen, are demoerats and mine republicans. ‘The pres ent legislature, which has a democratic ma- Jority on Joint ballot of forty-six, has passed an | ‘apportionment act which gives the democrats great advantage. It is stated by prominent indiania democrats that Mr. McDonald ts the almost unanimons choice of bis party for the senatorial succession, and that by waiting two Years heean have a'place in public life which he likes and which suits him. a eee Gossip About the Offices. Itts understood that Mr. Foster is to remain as minister to Spain, for the present, for the purpose of opening negotiations with Spain, which will lead to a new treaty. Mr, Foster will shortly return to Spain. Col. R. J. Bright, of Indiana, ex-sergeant-at- arms of the Senate, is nota candidate for the position of public printer. He told a Stan re- orter to-day that he did not want the place; Phat he had never given any authority for the connection. Friends of Col. Bright have ui him to apply for the appointment, and {t is supposed that some of them, thinking todo him a favor, have com- mended him for it, thus giving rise to the in pression that he was seeking it. The frlends of other condidates are working hard for their re- spective favorites, but noneof them, so int as can be ascertained, have been able t get_any- use of his name in t] thing definite as to what is to be doue about this office. Capt. Edward W. Anderson, of the firm of Anderson & Smith, patent attorneys, is @ can- didate for commissioner of patents. Cap Anderson has a backing among southern, ators and Representatives. Senators Cockrell and Vest, of Missouri, and Jones, of Arkansas, called upon the Pres to-day in the interest of Hon. N. M. Bel L is, for First Assistant Postmaster General, ‘The President had sent to Postmaster G Vilas for the papers of applicants for this posi- tion, and they were sent to him this morning with the understanding that 3 tion would be ade during the day. stood to have expressed his _preicrence for Mr. Bell, and from what was learned by the Sena- tors and others in the interest of that geutl~ man, the appointment of Bell is regarded as moré than probable, It is understood that a first assistant Will be appointed at onee, but that the selection of second nnd third assistants Will be deverred until some time next month, Shaving a Distingushed Mugwump. A large and distinguished looking gentleman, with long flowing white hair, walked into the barber shop at Willard’s to~lay, and Jocoscly asked: “Do yon shave mugwumps here?” He ‘was answered in the aflirmative, and shown to | a It was the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who had just come from a visit to the President and the Sceretary of the Treasury, and secmed ima very happy mood. a The White Honse Stables. ALL BUT THREE OF THE SEVEN OFFICE HORSES TO BE DISPENSED WITH—MR, ARTHUR'S HORSES. Col. Lamont, the President's private secre- tary, does not contemplate any further reduc- tions of force at the White House. He is of the opinion that there are no more ushers or mes- sengers on duty there than are needed, and that the clerical force has becn sufficiently reduced. Upon investigating the President's stables, however, Col, Lamont concluded that th were more horses kept there for tne oilice use of | the White House than will be needed during the summer, and has therefore given orders that all but three shall be turned in to the master's department, where they be Were originally seven office horses, but Mr. Phillips, President Arthur's private ‘secretary, purchased twosorrels some time azo, which were recently removed. Of the three Lorses re- tained two will be driven to the oflice carriage and the other to a buggy for the use of messen- gers, as heretofore. During Mr. Arthur's administration the White House stables were well filled, as in ad- dition to the seven horses referred t0, he kept ten horses at his own expense, among them four big bays, which were often’ driven four in hand. “These Mr. Arthur left for the use of President Cleveland as long as he might desire. Mr. Arthur's sorrel saddle horse, while a Deautiful animal, could not be used toany ex- tent, as it was compelled to breathe through & sliver tube, having undergone au operation fora tumor in the throat. two carriage horses use, and will shortly purchase a alr, but until then will continue touse ‘those placed’at his disposal by Mr. Arthur. The Southern Methodists, THEIR CONFERENCE AT SALEM, VA. At the M. E. South conference in Salem, Va, Saturday, John O. Knott, Chas. L. Potter, Ber- nard P, White and B.T. Flowers were elected to local deacon’s orders and Ormon W.. Hammond to local elder’s orders. The report of the com- mittee on publishing interests was read, and Rev. J. B. McFerrin, agent, addressed the con- ferences on the interests of ‘the Southern Metho- Interest of the Nashville Advocate Hew. Be Ay eanf trie’ an many preachers were now sus nearly sore were m tn foreign fle the southern Metho- 1882, ot prepared alist of the charges ¢ dist church as | ment, 'is ine Telegrams to The Star. Se GEN.GRANT NOTSO WELL 0-DAY REPORTED FIGHT IN APGHANISTAN. RESISTANCE TO BARRIOS’ SCHEMES. RUMORS OF A COLLISION. A Report at Calentta of a F ght Bes tween Russians and Afghans. CALCUTTA, March 16,—There are bere that an actual collision as occurred betweem the Russians and the Aighans. The governe ment is verg n Loxpox, M delter that bad tothe d Komiare has gone ated territory, aZid SayR: territory OF trick have War @ co —, tr “4 tag tng amecr of A fchanista: lixgusted with our ye and Russia, strengthened by the valuable poste ed.” Advices from Guiran, der March Sth, state that affairsare a one | brighter, Sir F Lomsden’s escort consists: only 400 troops, and but 50 are with Gen, Ridgeway at Panjdeb, where they receive mala from Me<hed every three days. “The News says the warlls cparations in India have evoked gmat enthuslasin, ‘The gowerument has euspended. for one year, the discharge of soldiers clictble for the reserv fore also transfers from the army in im din tO the reserves. The icutta government ts about to send battery of mountain guns, a battery of heavy: artillery and 5,000 Snider rifles, with 25 rounds ofammunition for each, as agift to thd ameer of Afghanistan, a CENTRAL AMERICAN DIFFICULTIES Great Determination tn San Salvador te Resist Barrios. LImenTAD, SAN SALVADOR, March 16.—The Segre ued by Gen. Barrios: of Guatemala, om bruaty 28th, proclaiming a confederation the Cen {ral American states, was kept seeret,, and was only bronght to the Knowledge of other foyr republics on March 6th, when il created the greatest indignation, On Mi lath ress of San Salvador authori the go nt to employ all possible means for the defense of the country, which It prot claimed in a state of stege, attitude of San Si on the frontier and becanse of the acti r forces towards (Guat ‘On account of the wador, which has 8,000 men loo in ‘wdvanell he excitemer min San Sale ad the governe y are resolved 1 he decree of Gen, Barrios, die rather than acce From W New York, March 16—Wall street—The new dat the stock e: nge with a dull First prices we in they close Pacific preferred al the remainder of the lis increased activity inv 1 on shortly before 11 o'clock, and a& hour was dull. with « downward tendency, —— r runntt, local mani March 16.— prt time, th and’ Iron company’s works, at Bessemer. announce a reduction Im the wiiges of blast furnace men from 5 to 1% per cent to take effect April Ist. This, nef will make Wages about equal tothe Pittsbur scale, but without any reference to the differs ence in the cost of living. The men have not | yet signified their inteution of accepting the | reduction. Mexico. 16.—A special telegram, Mexico says the authoritative the discovery of coal tn the » creates the lUveliest ine terest. newly discovered coal flelds le four miles east of Jimuleo, within the state of Coahula. Already It is known that the deposit extends within one mife of the Central rails road. The vein is three feet in thickness and apparently freo from foreign mubstances, with, indications that it covers a large area, The to be of a minous in quality Gen. Grant Has a Bad Night. ew York, Marci eng ight, an rning Col. Grant tated that bis so well to-day. The general ht. He was restless and constant 8 rd overal times during ight, and suffered little or no pain, eak the general fell asleep and slept until tate tp the day. Slecplessnces te not the recall of pain, but of constant activity of the with many subjects, ——___ = A New York Failure. . TNew York, March 16.—The fatlure of Wm, Voss & Co, hus just been announced at the New York stock exchange. eon RES General Foreign News. “CNSER FRITZ” To VISIT PARIS, Parts, March 16.—La France announces that Crown Prince Frederick William, of Germany, will visit Paris during next imonth, deters Embezzling 636,000. <A, Mont, March 16.—The county come crs of Lewin and Clark countion, aay experts, during the past fortnight aking an cxaminaiion of the ao x. rts, the county clerks cri OF the distcteourts probate Judge, The county come night what the de this the ni ai the case of Roberts, declare there is an apparent deficit of is demanded from his bondsme clares there it, and the result looked forward to with great interest, as the cused has stood high in the estimation of people. es ‘The Virginin Wheat Crop. Lyxcuntne, wae Murch 16.—Reports the principal’ wi growing counties In the state ghow that t tively small, has: pee Observing the Eclipse. SMOKED GLASSES TURNED SKYWARD—PHOTOs GRAPHS TAKEN AT THE ONSERVATORY. The solar eclipse appeared to-day on schedule time, 11 o'clock, 57 minutes, 7 seconds, Wash- ington mean time; 12 o’clock,5 minutes, stande ard time, The sky was unclouded here at the Moment of contact and for a few minutes afters ward. Subsequently the sun was occasionally obscured ty drifting cloudy but altogether ane opportunities were afforded for making obser vations, In nearly every house smoked glasses had been prepared, and independent observme tions were made,’ On the streets, during the afternoon, groups could be seen taking looking tHirougisa broken plece of glass with smo At the Naval- observatory, observations were made with every available instrument. chief work of the day, bowever, was that getting photographs of the sun ai the moment ofeontact and subsequently. Thix work, which was under the general-lirection of the superine tendént, was conducted by Lieut, AG. Wins « terhalter, who was assisted by Commandey Brown, Lieut. W. H. Allen, Lieut. Hiero Taylor and Mr. Gardiner, the instrament maker. AS noon a number of privileged persons were ade mitted to the grounds In the rear of the obsers vatory and obtained a view ofthe situation Baile the photographs, ware being tno ‘he apparatus used was dese in Sat Sram Tt consists of a reflector, turned by closes work, 80 as to constantly throw the rays of the sun into the object Blass of @ telescope, whicl focusses an image of the sun forty feet aways Here was the photograp! ulated by Lieu nterhalter. At Instant of contact time was Called. an the first photographic plate was thrown into position and at once removed. Other plates followed in quick succession, colle ion and gelatine plates being alternat ‘seach plaie was shoved Into the. plats bole it made a record automatically on & chrono graph situated in another building, so that the exact instant that each photograph was tal could be calculated. The time was also by means of a chronometer, so that a double ic instrument, manip- ‘record was kept. After taking fourteen plates covering the point of first contact, and the time immediately following it, the Work was sus pended uniil the {uteresting ot the, eclipse later. The photographs gave an image 1, the sun about 4 in din: ‘Observations of the first contact were by Prof. Hall on the great equatorial and by Prof, Frisby, Messrs. Winlock, ‘Skinner and other gentlemen on other instru ments. ‘The eclipse ended at 2 o'clock, 38 mi: 16 seconds rma Wactington aonn tieaa, tee assed trom west to east over the norte part, sun, obscuring more than onehuif the ince of the’ sun whea the was at Its full. from the cheervatery was annular, so as to secure @ uniformie 4 ty of record among Observers. No Traces or TemrPue’s oby ‘servers ut the Naval observatory ‘carefal ape ee tor ment rAR, ipposed to ‘be