Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1885, Page 1

- / THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Exeept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Yorthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. Pex Evecrxo STAR is served to rubscribers in the efty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per Seek, or sic per mouth. Copies ai the couater, 2 Seats’ sic BY" jal “pomage pevpald~ 60 ceuts & Month; one year, $4; six months, [Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.,a8 second-clnes tall tin'ter ‘Tux WEEKLY Stsn—poblished on Friday—@l a year, postage prepall, sit months, 60 cents. &@~ Ail mall subscriptions must be paid in advance, Bo paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che ening Star, Vor. 66—No. 9,954. WASHINGTON, D.C.; TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1885. = TWO CENTS. NEW PUBLICATIONS. SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip. > A A AK a ie AP On account of the reprinting of back numbers ‘and the size of the first edition (225,000,) the issue of the April CENTURY has been unavoid- ably delayed a few days beyond the usual time. Itis now ready. The contents include: A FLORENTINE MOSAIC, By W.D. Howells, illustrated with reproduc tons of etchings by Pennell. PHASES OF STATE LEGISLATION, Theodore Roosvelt, THE WAR SERIES, THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS. “The most important event of the War of the Rebellion, with the exception of the fall of Rich- mond, was the capture of New Orleans and of the forts guarding the city.” THE OPENING OF THE LOWER MISSIS- SIPPI, by Admiral David D.Porter, with whom, ashe relates, the expedition originated, and who commanded the mortar-fleet during the action. ‘The illustrations include a number of interest- ing battlescenes from sketches by Admiral Porter; and there are portraits of Admiral Far- ragut, General Butler (from a photograph taken in 1864),and a number of other officers on both sides. NEW ORLEANS BEFORE THE CAPTURE. ‘A picturesque description by George W. Cable, ‘who was a resident of the city at the time. THE COLONISTS AT HOME, By Edward Eggleston. An interesting histor!- cal paper, profusely illustrated. A REPLY TO MR. CABLE’S ARTICLE, “THE FREEDMAN’S CASE IN EQUITY, By Henry W. Grady,of the Atlanta Constitution, entitled “In Plain Black and White,” and rep- resenting what purports to be the general senti- ment of the South on th question of the social intermingling of the races. THE FicTION Comprises a complete story by R. M. Johnston, illustrated by Kemble, and further chapters of the serials by W. D. Howells and Henry James. PUGET SOUND AND THE UPPER COLUMBIA, By E. V. Smalley,—one of the papers In the series on “The New Northwest,” illustrated. THE OTHER CONTE: Include editorials in “Topics of the Time,” ‘poems,“Bric-a-Brac,” etc. In the “Open Letters” ‘department is a timely communication on the causes and final disappearance of the “Solid South.” For sale by all dealers, price 35 cents, $4 a year. THE Cexroxy Co., New York. it Woxaxs Excuaxce, 1509 H Sreser Nontnwes, WOULD CALL ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR SEWING DEPARTMENT. ‘They are now prepared to take orders for all kinds of sewing—Children’s clothing, Ladies’ Underwear, &c._ Repairing also neatly mh20-6t,1p SAMMY'S MEDICINE IS LIQUID DIAMOND back terrapin Hody and Brain Food will cure dis- eave. A great tonic willstrengthen and prevent disease. Fer coughs. colds aid lung discase it is unequaled. STOTT & CROMWELL, Washington agents, Soc bottle. i4-3m1p Lions Artexrios: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS MILLE M. J. PRANDI, Ar Mus M. J. Hicxr’s, 1309 F Srnzer. GRAY SHADES! RHEA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS, ‘These styles never need be in the hairdressers’ hands. ws in order by plain combing. Hair drewed and ‘Sbingled. ap2-L2me JP O8TEMPLATING BUILDING, CALL ON HAY WARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 NINTH STREET, for skillful PLUMBING and FURNACE work, and ‘examine their WOOD MANTELS, TILES and FIRE- PLACE FITTINGS, and you will find thelr stock ex- tensive and artistically selected and arranged, with prices much less than New York. 27 719 exresonvrary sarcass. 719 CLOSING OUT ODDS AND ENDS REGARDLESS OF CosT. Lot Three-Rutton Jouvin's KID GLOVES, slightly solled. at 75c. pair, former 7 ‘$2 pair. Biot Four. button Do., $1.20, former price $2.28, Small lot Two- Button No., at 25¢. 2 lot he pony Length MOUSQUETAIRE, ss Sorted at $120, furmies price 2. 1of Eaties "Dog Skin GLOVES, 7c. former price All-Linen Colored Bordered HDKES., at 10c. Fancy SILKS und PLUSH Ps at balf price, HER BAGS at half price. if price. he a vers mut be clowed ont within the next ten days to make root for Spring su ‘and great Bargains will be offered at = SUPPL F. G. DAVIS ‘719 Market Space. ‘Don't fail to see our large and elegant assortment of Ladies UNDERWEAR. We are offering splendid iS and invite comparison. ‘New stock of PARASOLS and SUN UMBRELLAS, All the intest NOVELTIES at the very lowest prices, ‘Call and secure bargains at EG. DAVIS, 719 Market Space. A Tossez Usvre Tae Arasnic WOULD NOT SURPRISE YOU MORE THAN THE CLOSING OUT PRICES ON FINE CLOTH- ING DO ATTHELONDON LIVERPOOL CLOTH- ING CO., COR 77 ANDGSTS mh19 OVERCOATS 50 CENTSON THE DOLLAR, OVERCOATS50 CENTSON THE DOLLAR OVERCOATS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. SUITS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, SUITS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR SUITS 60 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR PaNTst PANTS! FROM $1.25 UPWARDS GIVE US 4 CALL, AND BE CONVINCED. 4QNDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO., $14 CORNER Trm AND G STREETS Farr Trovsaxn Yano aLL Is DRESS GOODS. BOURETTE NEW PARIS DRESS EFFECTS, HIGH NOVELTIES, ALL UAbES AND STYLES, GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED IN CHOICE DRESS GOODS, FIGURED, IXDIA FON- THE tp ‘ALtEIN CHINA PONGEE EVE OFFERED. GREAT BARGAINS IN BLACK GROS GRAIN AND SATIN DUCHESS SILKS. 241%. COLOKED SURAT AT. PIN CHECK 3 URAH PRINTED CHALLE DE Luise CHOICE: COLORED VELV Er ALLAtAD ESV ieY STRIPED BLACK SILKS AL. $1. WORTH LARGE STOCK OF FANCY SHACK GOODS, PARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS EMBROIDERIES. GOODS TO BE FOUND: ONE PRICE. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE S.B THEBESTISTHECHEAPEST. mb19 STOCK OF ‘THE CITY. (Se, AMENDMENTS ARE PROPOSED TO "Constitations of Branch arity Orga: ization Soctety of D.C g greater: resdois of ting greater freedom of dates for meetings, aud changing micthod of propent amendments. pe «Prope [= DAWSON LODGE, NO16 FAA MA "4 ‘special communication of DAWSON LODGE, No. 16,F. A. A. M, will be held at Masonic Temple at Lo'clock p.m., MARCH 25TH, 1885, to attend the funeral of our ‘late Brother, DANIEL’ J. O'CONNOR. Brethren of Sister ‘are fraternaily invited to attend. Carriages. By order of the W. Mt. 3 R. BALL, Secretary. (SEa> ECREKA RA CHAPTER, NO. 4-4 J special communication of EUREKA R.A.C. No. 4. will be held at Masonic Temple at 1 o'clock p m.. March 25, 1985, to attend the fineral of our late Chapt ate faternaily ieiace is aiteade Carrares, 2 ly invited to atten By order of the M. EH. P. ‘8. J. THOMSON, Secretary. _ (=> WOMANS CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE 0 —Meeting TO-MORROW (Wednes- m., at headquarters, 516 Sth st. n.w.. con rs. HARTWELL. Members and friends of the work cordially invited. It of PERVECHON Ane A ScoMISH No A. & A. RITE—The membery of this Lodge are notified to A corner 7th and D streets n. w., » (Wednesday), 25th instant, at one Dastee Jaren O'GosSon, Lio, By onder oF ts A ustus O'CONN: . ler of t Veneruble Master. 7 is : it #EORGE EDGAR CORSON, ¢ eTY.—The monthly meeting DNESDAY EVENING, 25th Inst, at German Hall, 606 11th st, n.w., at 8 o'clock. Pune: tual attendance Is requested. mh24-2t ‘WM. J. COGAN, Secretary. SING.—OUR CUSTOM! AND ‘the public generally are warned to beware of an impostor who represents that he is inour employ land i gving from door to door offering to tune pianos and trying to sell piano polish. We permanently employ four first-class tuners and repairers, but they do not solicit nor receive orders unless left at our store. JOHN F. ELLIS € CO., 937 Pennsylvania avenue, m21-5t Near 10th street. ee eid on ontinasnaberse aes ‘ented. }—Used on ordinary shelves OF put incabinet form. For Bling Letters, Vouchers, Deeds, Wills, Briefs, Pamphiets, or any otlier form of papers, compactly aid conveniently for reference. ‘They are used in all the departments of the national govern: ment; In many state, county and city offices: hy rall- road, insurance and other compantes; in banks, law ofticés and libraries, and by business men generally. "ADVANTAGES. ‘Their advantages ‘consist Iu facility for reference, economy of space, and preservation of the papers from Wear and dust.-Dispensing with strings, tape-and gum dands, and reiidering pigeon-holes and doors Unne- cose and examine at the new Factory building, 637 and 099 Masachnsetts ave. n.w., through 10 near to 7 OFFICE, D. SHINGTON, March 6, 1885. ven that all licenses fssued to Dealers trading ‘lt expire on the Hi, 1885, ‘They must be promptly. renewed, by all persons desiring to continue such business, trades or professions. ‘By order of the Cominissioners D.C O-tudt” ROBERT P. DODGE, Assessor, D.C. EW BOOKS AND REST PERIODICALS ‘as soon as issued at the Circulating Library, 1749 Pennsylvania avenue, Terms: Single tickets 66 geute per, month; double, 75 centa Mrs. Li (jee “TUNERS ‘The two important questions before us to-day, in which every Contractor and Builder is especially inter- ested, are: What is 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. Sules for January and February show quite an increase over Inst 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 fur- nishing all the Wood Material necessary to the con- straction of a house, “which includes Frames, Sash. Doors, Blinds, etc,” in any kind of finish, from Pine to ‘Mahogany, before we had a number of orders, which when completed, we will class in workmanship second tonone. Our arrangements with the mills, which in” 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 beable to supply our customers with Dry Stock, which is always preferable to new cut lumber, we piled last fall a nom- ber of cargoes of Virginia, Goorgia and Florida Pine Jolsts, Boards, Flooring, etc., which we offer at less than the current prices. In making the above induce- ments we mean they shall prove advantageous to you not in one transection alone, but in all you may have with us, Our facilities for delivery, “ON WHICH THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE,” are 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 Saved. WM. McLEAN & SON 18th and B streets northwest, mhi6 Branch: 14th, Band Csta. nw. A CARD.—AS THE BUSY SEASON IS approaching there will be, @ great amount of Household Furniture and Personal Effects thrown ‘pon the market, elther as storage or to be. dia ‘Pat pubille sale, and in View: of that fact: would stg: esiih parties dairing such, accommodation that ‘my cites for, the icpociion of gos, at-pubiicnale are ‘Unaurpassed, and nly sto ments are ample and secure in every particul se : THOMAS DOWLING, mh10-1m___1ithst. and Pennsylvania avenue. => “Steve sxepp, PLUMBING, TINNING, FURNACES, RANGES, LATROBES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. GAS FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES, 400 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. GoveRNMENT RECEIPTS To-pay.—Internal revenue, $138,198; customs, $662,599. ALL Qurer at Coton.—Captain L. A- Beardslee, commanding the U. 8. 8, Powhatan, telegraphs the Navy department that every: thing is quiet at Colon. PENSION CLERKS RESIGNED.—The resigna- tlons ofthe following clerks in the Pension office have been received: John H. Jenks, New Yor! Thos. W. Camphell, New York, and Mrs, Susan B. Clift, Connecticut. AProInTMENT.-Miss Georgie 8. Walker, of Nevada, has been appointed coypist in the office of the Postmaster General, under the civil service rules, EX-PRESIDENT ARTHUR expects to leave Washington for New York Thursday next. Tue Navy Derarraent is informed of the arrival of the Yanticat Key West from New Orleans on her way to Livingston. A LicuTHouse DrstroyepD BY Frre—The Ughthouse board has received information from the inspector of the fifth lighthouse dis- trict, at Baltimore,that the lighthouse at Roan- oke Inlet was destroyed by fire on the 2ist instant, ‘THE New ComMissioNER OF PATENTS.—Judge Montgomery, the new commissioner of patents, left this morning for hishome at Lansing, Mich., to arrange his private business before taki: fall charge of the ofies = THE VIRGINIA CouroN CASEs—The argu- mentin the Virginia coupon tax cases was continued in the United States Supreme Court yesterday before the full bench. Attorney Gen- eral Blair, of Virginia, concluded the argument which he began on Friday last on behalf of the state, and was followed by ex-Gov. Chamber- lain, who epeceret for the holders of the cou- pons,and by Mr. Richard T. Merrick, who ar- gued in behalf of the state of Virginia, Minister WILLIAMS In1.—Geo. W. Williams, the colored historian of the negro race, who was appointed byex-President Arthurduring the last week of his administration as minister toHayti tosucceed Mr. John M. Langston, resigned, is guite sick from a severe cold at “his residence, 548M street. Dr. Purvis, who is in attend: ance, hopes to have him ‘able tostart for his Post of duty the first week in April. AMONG THE PRESIDENTS callers this morning were Gov. McLane, ex-Senator Pen- dleton, Senators George, McMillan, Beck, Gor- man, Wilson, Md; Wilson, Iowa; Kenna, Ran- som and Blackburn, Gen. Hancock and Col. Barber, Judge MeArthur, Mr. C. D. Wright, commissioner of labor; Representatives Stevens, Pc Henley and Col. Sal; McMillan, O'Neil, Mo. Springer, Mr. ‘Beverly Tucker, Representatives Reid and Henderson, of North Carolina, accompanied by Col. Boyd,’ Col. Me- Corkle, Geo. H. Gregory and J.B. Hussey, of North Carolina. THE Psorrst AGAINST MR, Hicorxs.— Messrs. Jos. Packard and Wm. Winchester, representing the civil service reform associa- tion of Maryland, called upon Secretary Man- ning to-day and presented him with a copy of the resolutions recently adopted by that asso- ciation, protesting against the appointment of Mr. Eugene Higgins to be chief of tne appoint- ment division of the Treasury department. The Secretary stated that he would give the matter due consideration, CONGRATULATING Mz. Hracrxs.—Governor McLane, the new minister to France, called upon Appointment Clerk Higgins to-day to con- gratulate him on hf appointment. THE FINDINGS OF THE HAZEN CouRT.—The record of the Hazen court-martial is still in the hands of Acting Judge Advocate General Lie- ber, but it Is learned that it will go to the Presi- dent in a day or two for final action, Nothing can be definitely learned about the findings of the court, but army officers who watched the trial closély and who are competent to form a good judgment from their acquaintance with the members of the court are of the opinion thatthe findings of the court will be nothing more than a reprimand, A Dozen RESIGNATIONS AT ONCE.—Owing to the insufficiency in the appropriation for the pay of post office inspectors for the balance of the fiscal year, the resignations of the followin, have been accepted by the Postmaster General to take effect April Ist: J. Burbanks, Indiana; ‘Win. Hart, New York; Jas.B. Swain, New Yorks: IR Brooks, Illinois; “A. C. Bearss, Indiana; T! J. Curlett, Virginia;’ Monterilli_ Fitts, Illinois; H. 8. Willis, New Hampshire; Geo. H. Powers, Nebraska; E. A. Frost, New York: E.P. New: comb, New York; J.B. Askew, Maryland, = A Victory Yor THE CADET ENGrIxrErs.— In the Court of Claims yesterday the case of DeWitt C. Redgrave against the United States was decided in favor of the claimant. Redgrave was a cadet engineer, who graduated from the United States naval academy at Annapolis in 1881, The act of Congress of August 5th, 1882, provided fora reduction in the personnel of the navy, and among others applied it to certain undergraduates. Secretary ndler construed this to apply to the cadet en- ineers who left the academy in 1881 and 1882 fore the passage of the act. The cadet engi- neers of those classes resisted this construction. and obtained a decision which the Secretary appears to have ignored. Another case was then brought and that was the one decided yester- day. It is said that only twelve or thirteen cadet engineers remain of about forty mem- bers of the classes of 1881 and 1882 who are affected by the above facts, allof the others having accepted Secretary’ Chandler's con- struction of the act. _ = ‘mb14 (Re 42THEE ROONEY 47H ST. FURNITURE INSTALLMENT HOUSE, No. 1738. First-clats Undertaking Rooms adjoining. mbii-1m ‘THE INAUGURAL VASE. ‘The beantiful vases used in the decoration of the inaugural ball rooms, designed by Gen. Melgs for new Pension Building, were manufactured by the Potomac ‘Yerra Cotta Company. Orders will be taken for a limited number of the vases with or without pedes- tals, elther in the natural Terra Cotta color or bronzed. mhé POTOMAC TERRA COTTA CO., 1411 @ ee MES. BROWN RED) SE will give her higily recommended Medt- cated Electric. and Steam Hatha Also, Magnetic treatment, at 305 Missouri ave. n.w. inr2-im* i <emen ie 1311 E STREET, ‘The French Restaurant near National theater, which bs so well renowned for -o excellent cline: han just opened @ French table @hote. - Dinner, with pimtim- A New Assistant ATTORNEY GENERAL.— Mr. E. E. Bryant, of Madison, Wis., has been of- fered the place of Assistant Attorney General for the Post Office department. He is now on his way to this city. He was one of the old vete- rans, having enlisted as a private in April 1861, under the first call for troops, and. served until’ the close of the war, having’ held about all the positions from private te colonel. Mr. Bryant is a personal friend of the Postmaster General, and was his law partner, He is a man about forty-eight years of age, and is at present connected with the Madison Democrat. SECRETARY MANNING has directed the chiefs of divisions of the Treasury department to in- form him as soon as possible whether the forces under them can be reduced, and to what ex- i ported Claret included, $1. Regular breakfast, 65c. Ene, 25.) Dinner, “0c By the bil of fare & spe: .” First-class in every respect. and gen Wena oy EP US. BROCE x Chief Cook at the White House, Proprietor. ‘Will accommodate 50 gentlemen for the Dedication br mh2-1m board. iS, THE WELL ‘known Sign Painters and’ Gluziers, are at 908 D street northwest. ‘Telephone call, 3703, All orders promptly attended to. ‘ocl-9in (Fe, THE ATTENTION OF VisiToRS AND 5 ‘Residents is particularly called to PHOS- VIT®, the new and popular Brain and Nerve Tonic and Safeguard against Malaria, For sale areated by the «ase or in bottles by W. C. MILBURN, Sole li Yentbr and Manuiacturer, 1420 Penbsylvania ave. ap) jou W. Consox. JOuN W. MACARTNEY. CORON & MACRETNEY, never Glover, Building, 1419 Fst. Washington, D.C. Deposit Accounts, subject to check at sight. received ay ey a oe Sa ees Sem tent, without detriment to the public service. APPLICANTS for clerkships In the Navy de- partment are hereafter to be referred to,the United States civil service commission, A cir cular to that effect has been prepared by Secre- tary Whitney. ASSISTANT SECRETARY CLARK'S REMAINS. — ‘The remains of Mr. Edward D. Clark were sent last night to Holly Springs, Miss., in charge of his wife and Senator Walthall. Mrs. Freeman, his mother-in-law, and Representative Catch” ings accompanied the remains, Previous to the departure services were held at Secretary Lamar's apartments, on H street, at which were present Secretary Lamar, Senator Wal- thall, Representative Barry, Hon. T. G. Cateh- ings, E. H. McMichsel, and Judge Hurris, of Vicksburg. ‘THE Laws AGAINST POLYGAMY.—The U. 8. Supreme Court yesterday decided in the five cases known as the polygamy suits that the board of commissioners appointed under the Drafts, Notes, Dividends and oa ‘United States, Canada aad ear rivate Telegraph wire direct to our New York and Philadelphia correspondents, + © OOF New York, op (ea Re BEOORS, FANCY GLOBES AND ORNAMENTS, Largest Stock of GAS FIXTURES, &¢. INAUGURATION GLOBES on hand. Call and ex- E F. BROOKS, 531 15th st As Oprorrusrry For Art ‘TO BUY RELIABLE AND FIRST-CLASS CLOTH- ING aT MANUFACTURER'S PRICES, ‘Noneshould delay, but call at once, and see our stock ot MEN'S, BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, AT OUR SPECIAL 10 AND 20 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. 10 AND 20 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. 10 AND 20 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. NO MISREPRESENTATIONS. NO MISREPRESENTATIONS. + NO MISREPRESENTATIONS. ‘We guarantee every buyer shall have the full worth of his money, and that every garment we soll shall do good service to the wearer to the full amount of its ‘cost, and bring the purchaser back to us again. NOAH WALKER & C0., TAILORS AND CLOTHTERS, 625 Pennsylvania Avenue CELLULOID TRUSS, ‘That never reals, never wears ont, always Is for saleat 623. devotes her Mrs, FISHER JaT wet. to the wants. = Edmunds act of March, 1882, to supervise ele- tons in Utah Territory, have not the authority to prescribe as a condition of the registration of voters a discriminating test oath requiring the applicant for registration to swear, if a man, it he Is not a polygamist, or, if a woman, that, she is not the wife of a polygamist. ‘The court Gvelded. that ‘the board exceeded fis powers under the Edmunds act, but that, as the reglie tration officers were not compelled to obey the regulations, that they and not the board were the persons’ against whom action for damages must lie. ‘The decision incidentally upheld the constitutionality of the Edmunds act. Tae Cuter Justice CRITICISED.—An insane German, named William Weicht, created a sensation in the United States Supreme Court- esterday by aunouncing that he had Koveral sults of clothes ina carpetsack watch he carried that he wanted the chief justice to wear. He thought they would be more becom- ing than the black silx robes that the justices wear,’ He was taken in charge by the police, Corres oy THE Stan of February 21 and March 4 and 5, in wrappers, duly stamped, containing the full reports of the monument 4 the fi tion ceremonies pete eer eres in any quantity. Price two cente—not inclu- ‘ding postage. PERSONAI.—Mr. Phelps, the newly appoin- ted minister to England, has @ brother in this city who is aclerk in one of the he peered niece, the Ws lepart- facut” Sir: Mr’ Houtkowskiy of the Hutan ‘has gone over to New York, ona short Sicouean toate, ote ieee caaereliest, h AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE SENATE HURRIES INTO A SECRET SESSION. CONSIDERING THE SUPPLEMENTAL MEXICAN TREATY. IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT. The Senate. The chair laid before the Senate acommunt- cation from the Secretary of War, transmitting & report of the chief of engineers relative to the obstruction of navigation of the Arkansas river through the draw of the railroad bridge at Rob Roy, Ark. Referred to the committee on commerce. Also, a memorial from the legislature of Ari- zona, praying for the return of the public do- main of lands granted to railroads, and espec- jally the Southern Pacific railroad ‘in that ter- ritory. Referred to the committee on public Also, a memorial from the legislature of Arl- zona describing in {ts preamble the unprotected condition of the boarder line between that ter- ritory and the Mexican states of Sonora, and Chihuahua; the ease with which criminals are able to escape from justice; the damage to the cattle Interists of Arizona by reason of organ- ized raids from Mexico, and praying that an act be d by Congress providing for a mounted patrol for the apprehenston of crimi- nals in either country, and that the treaty re- lations between the governments of the Uulted States and Mexico in relation to the extradi- tion of criminals may be amended. Referred to the committee on foreign relations. THE DOORS CLOSED. At 12:10, upon motion of Senator Miller (N. ¥), the galleries of the Senate were cleared and the doors were closed. It is supposed that the Weil and La Abra treaty was then taken up. A large pile of sheep skin covered books Jay upon Mr. Morgan's desk, and it is assumed that he will consume the day with a speech in favor of the treaty. Important Nominations. NEW OFFICIALS NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT TO-DAY. ‘The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Henry L. Muldrow, of Mississippl, to be As- sistant Secretary of the Interior. Wm. A. J. Sparks, of Illinois, Commissioner of the General Land Omice. To be Collectors of Customs—Francis B, Tor rey, of Maine; district of Bath, Me.; John P. Donworth, of Maine, district of Aroostook, Me. Daniel MeConvillé, of Ohio, to be auditor of the treasury for the Post Office department. First Lieut. George 8. Anderson, 6th cavalry, to becaptain, + Second Lieut. John N, Glass, 6th cavalry, to be first lieutenant, Captain Samuel M, Whitside, 6th cavalry, to be major 7th cavalry. Lieut. Col. John C. Tidball, 8d artillery, to be colonel 1st artillery. First Lieut, George Mitchell, 2d artillery, to be captain. Major Robert N. Scott, 8d artillery, to be Heutenant colonel. Capt, Edward B, Williston, 24 artillery, to be major 3d artillery, tilts Lieut. Jas, Uo, 24 infantry, to be cap- in. Second Lieut. Wm. R. Abercrombie, 24 in- fantry, to be Ist lieutenant. First Lieut. Geo. H. Palmer, 16th infantry, to be captain. Second Lieut. John Newton, 16th infantry, to be 1st lieutenant. First Lieutenant James F. Simpson, 8d cav- alry, to be captain. Second Lieutenant George H. Morgan, 8d cav- alry, to be first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant Daniel H. Boughton, 3d cavalry, to be first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant Franklin O. Johnson, 34 cavalry, to be first lieutenant, First Lieutenant Frank C. Grugan, 2d artil- lery, to be captain, Second Licutenant Edward E. Gayle, 2d artil- lery, to be first lieutenant. Capitol Topies. SENATOR GORMAN'S STRONGEST COMPETITOR REMOVED. ‘The appointment of McLane, of Maryland, to the French mission removes, it 1s said, Senator Gorman’s strongest opponent for the senator- shipnext time. A CHANCE FOR GEN. LOGAN. It is said that the Morrison leaders at Spring- field have resolved to revenge themselves upon the faction in the legislature opposed to Mr. Morrison’s senatorial aspirations, and that they ‘will combine with the republicans to secure an adjournment of the legislature without an elec- tion, in which case Gov. Oglesby would un- doubtedly appoint Gen. Logan to serve for the ensuing two years, ALL CONFIRMED, The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed all of the four nominations of foreign. ministers sent in by the President yesterday. see Ex-Senator McDonald and the Presi- dent. An Indianapolis dispatch to the New York Wovld says: Ex-Senator McDonald has returned from Washington. He was offered the Russian mission, but says that he had no intention of accepting any position for himself, Referring to the second, or informal call he made upon. Mr. Cleveland, he said: “I sought to bring to the attention of the President as pointedly as I could the fact that Indiana had not received, 60 far as had been developed, as much considera- tion as the state was justly entitled to, I said to him pleasantly that as Indiana had norepre- sentative in his cabinet we would have to look to him to be our representative in it, and the President assured me that in the end we should have no cause of complaint. ——_—_+eo—_____ ‘The Question of Adjournment. THE SENATE TO CONTINUE IN SESSION DUR- ING THE PRESENT WEEK. It has been tacitly agreed among the Senators of both sides of the chamber that adjournment might bereached to-morrow, but a STAR re- porter ascertained to-day from unquestioned authority that the President wants the session tocontinue through this week. He has numer- ous nominations under consideration and will be ready to submit them during the present, week. Of course the Senate will defer tothe President's wishes, as the proposal to adjourn. to-morrow was based upon the assumption that he would not care to detain the Senate longer than the middle of this week. Some additional diplomatic nominations will be sent in this Week, ‘The President will probably get his ‘business along so as to enable the Senate to ad- Journ next Saturday, ‘The Tennessee Patronage. WHAT WAS SAID AT THE INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND SENATOR HARRIS, It is learned on good authority that the inter. ‘view between Senator Harris and the President. yesterday consisted of an expression of surprise by the former on behalf of the Tennessee dele- fation, at the selection of Governor Porter for irst Assistant Secretary of State, and an inter- rogatory a8 to whether the President intended tolenore the Tennessee delegation In making Intments. ‘To the above the President re- ied that he had no such intention, but that ihe appointment of Governor Porter was @ per- Matter with Secretary Bayard, who is his intimate friend, and that, on account of the confidential relations of the occupant of that position with the Secretary of State, he consid- ered the recommendation of Secretary Bayard amount to allothers, He assured Senator Rlarris that in making any general appoint: ments from his, state the delegation would be consulted. NAVAL Onpers.—EnsignsW.J.Seareand Reu- ben O, Bolter ordered to the receiving ship Wa- bash April 10th. Paymaster Geo, W. Beaman to the Shenandoah per Pacific mail steamer of April ist. Lieut. Com. 0. W. Waronholte de tached trom the recelving ship Wabash 'and ordered to the training ship Portsmouth the Bist instant. Licut, Com. Edward L. Armory, from the Omaha and piaced on waiting orders, Lieut, Com. Frank Courtis, from the navy yard at Washington and ordered to the ‘Omaha April as executive. Ensign G. F. Ormsby, from the the receiving hip independenee, ienaige: Ties tony iadepen 7 froin ordnanes duty at Wi sh SOCIETY. Soclety circles here are not alittle disturbed stcertain indications observable in the War and Navy departments, which point toa marked decrease in the number of military and naval officers kely tobe stationed or allowed in Washington hereafter. Where details here are necessary they will be made, of course; but there will be changes,—those who have been absent from their regiment for a long time will be remanded thereto, and others less favored in the past will be allowed to taste the sweets of capitoline life for a while; but it is understood that what is known as the “soclety contingent” will be very much reduced in its proportions during the’ next four years, atleast: ‘Whe mat teris receiving the serious attention of those who live for sch enjoyment aga round of s0- cial entertainments affords, and in an_assem- blage of young belles the other evening Secreta- ries Endicott and Whitney were both voted “perfectly horrid.” “They are going to break up our lovely army and navy germans!” one of them exclaimed, “and what will life in Wash- ington be worth without that attraction, I'd like to know?” None of those present were, how- ever, able to answer the sorrowful conundrum or te throw a glean of ighton the impending gloom, and the little party separated, half in Enger half in tears, > PATHY Separated, Mrs. Hoyt, the President's sister, left for her home yesterday. Mrs. Hoyt has made many friends’ during her short stay at the White House, and her return here will be warmly wel- comed by its hosts of visitors, Ex-Representative Slocum, who during the term of the Forty-eighth Congress occupied Gen. Sherman's former residence on 15th street, has closed his lyn with has closed his house and gone to Brooklyn w: The announcement is made that Mr. Ross Turner, the artist, formerly of this city, now residing in Boston, is shortly to marry Miss Lulu daughter of ‘Mr. Henry Blaney, of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard returned to the city last evening from their visit to New Orleans, ——+e+___ “Red Heyl” Released. HE SURRENDERS A QUANTITY OF STOLEN PROPERTY AND 18 SET FREE. ‘The case of Charles Hallert, alias “Red Heyl,” alias “Cincinnati Red,” the alleged hotel sneak thief, who has been in fall since the 4th instant, was called to the attention of Judge Snell in the Police Court this morning, and the prosecution made a motion for a further continuance. Mr. A. B, Williams, for the prisoner, objected toany farther continuance, and asked for the dis- charge of the defendant. Assistant District Attorney Thomas stated that the complaining witness, 8. M. Briggs, of Kansas, had identified the defendant’s picture, A summons had been sent to Kansas for the defendant, but as yet no yeturn had been made. The judge suggested that he had better be sent back to his home in Cincinnati. Mr. Williams stated that the de- fendant could recover the gold watch and chain which was taken from MF. Briggs, ifthe court would release him on his own recognizance. ‘The court delivered the prisoner to Block, with whom he went off in search of the roperty. He returned in half an hour with the letective with the following stolen articles: A gold watch and chain, valued at $450, stolen from Congressman Reagan, at the Metropolitan; ‘gold watch and chain, worth $65, stolen from Mr. Briggs’ room at thé St. James, and $110 In money, stolen from Mr. A. Rodier, at the Ameri- can house, The prisoner was released upon sur- rendering the property. ge District Government Affairs. THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS’ LICENSES AND BONDS, Some of the real estate agents, of this Dis- trict, who have been doing business several years without paying the license tax required y law,have written to the Commissioners,since they find them determined to enforce the law, tothe elfect that they are willing to pay thé leense of $25 annually, but are not willing to give the bonds required by the same act. ‘The “ommissioners state that they have no discre- tion in the matter, as the law is plain, ‘They do not, they say, propose to recognize the compli- ance with a portion of the law and not all of it. ‘The test case now languishing betore the courts of this District for trial will not influence the Commissioners at all in the performance of their dutles. Each year’s leense stands sepa- rate and alone, and @ separate prosecution will be had in every case of default of license and the bond required. The trouble seems to be, said a Commissioner to-day, that each agent wants to be the interpreter of'the law himself, THE LOCK BROKEN BY FIREMAN KANE. Fireman Kane, who was one of the District firemen who did duty at the new Pension build- ing during the preparations for the inaugural ball, accidentally broke the lock of a door in the building. ‘The supervising architect report- ed the case to the Secretary of the Interior, with ‘a bill charging Fireman Kane with $1.76, the cost of the lock, and requested that it be sent to the District Commissioners for collection, using what the Commissioners deem to be very dis- courteous language concerning Kane. The Com- missioners have replied to the Secretary, stating that they see no reason to charge the cost of the lock to the fireman, much less any reason for discourteous language; that the chief engineer of the fire departinent thinks Kane did his duty Fell, and, notwithstanding the accident, that he is entitied to praise rather than ungracious comments, and that if the lock is to be paid for the bill should be presented to those wlio con- trolled the building and enjoyed its uso as well as the voluntary services of the firemen. —_.—__ Sending a Begging Letter. ‘THE UNITED STATES MAILS USED TO DEFRAUD TENDER-HEARTED GENTLEMEN. In the Criminal Court, before Judge Mac- Arthur, to-day, the case of Peter Finnegan, charged with having used the mailsof the United States to cheat and defraud citizens of the United States, and by said means Septem- ber 21st, 1884, obtaining $15 from one Clark Woodman, of Omaha, Neb. The charge is that Finnegan sent a letter to Woodman, purporting to have been written by one Alice A. Baker, who claimed to have been brought here front Omaha, but a man wronged her and left her in want, The letter asked aid. Mr. Woodman sent $20 through Riggs & Co., $15 to be given to the supposed distressed "female, if found worthy, and $5 to the officer who investigated the case. ‘The investigation led to the arrest of Finnegan, Assistant District_Attorney Tag- gartsuid that Mr. Scranton, of New Haven, re- ceived a similar letter. ‘Mr. Woodman testified to recelving the beg- ging letter, and Mr. Springer, of the city post Office, identified the marks on the letter. Mr. C. E. E. Flather, messenger at Riggs & Co., who investigated the'case, sald Mr. Woodman letter was addressed: “Miss Alice A. Baker, eare of J. J. Stafford, drug store, corner 4% and I streets southwest, Washington, D.C.” Keep. ‘Will call for.” Witness described how, wi the afd of Mr. Reh, the clerk atthe drug store, he finally secured the arrest of Finnegan and & young woman supposed to be Miss Baker. On ihe way to police headquarters he said James Leonard, the former van driver, called Detec- tive Edelin’s attention to Finnegan’s trying to swallow some money. Edelin then threw Fin- negan down_and choked him, and. witness pulled out a 85 bill from between his teeth. At headqnarters Finnegan admitied that he wrote e letter, Mr, Frederick Reh, clerk at Stafford’s stor identified the letters'recelved there ad to Alice A. Baker, and identified Finnegan as a man he had trequently seen waiting on the cor ner for the so-called Alice A. Baker. Detective Edelin testified as to the arrest, the sé-emp . lochew the money, and that Finnegin adinitted writing the letter: He testined toother letters coming to the drug store for Alice Baker, indicating that the same appeal had been made to other persons, ©. W. Scranton, of New Haven, testified to re- ceiving a letter of like import to that sent Mr. Goodman, signed Ella V. Johnson, but it was ruled ont ‘This closed the testimony, and the counsel proceeded to argue the case, See THE CATHOLIC Youna MEN’s UNrox.—The sixth annual convention of the Catholic Young Men‘s.union of the archdiocese of Baltimore yet in Baltimore yesterday. The president, Ty M. Hanson, called Lie eoareatian So oten nd ‘ery Rev. James ‘wel and addressed them at some length upon e benefits which could be made to accrue from the Young Men’s cause. Rev. Fathers Holden, ‘Brennan, Andrels aad Galli also avery ens ing manner egates. The following societies were repre- sented: Carroll Institute, of this olty, was Fading and St Aloysius’ Soclety, Smit MF. Holloran. Messrs 2 Heniy tective Bz held in Newatk, NJ. in May next lowing officers were clected to serve the en- THE DISORDERLY SOLDIERS. A Boa Pen: i jin Militia Om. an Making an lavestigation in Tuts On account of the newspaper publica- tions calling attention to the bad conduct ofsome of the Pennsylvania troops while at- tending the inauguration here, Gov. Pattison, after a conference with the adjutant general of the militia, issued an order for the con- Yention of a board of military officers in this city to try the charges. The board of inquiry arrived here last night and met at the Riggs house this morning to or gapize and take testimony. The board con- sists of Pressly N. Guthrie, adjutant general; Col. D. Lacey Goddard, inspector general, and Col, H.C. Demming, staff commander-in-chiet: and Col. Silas W. Pettit, judge advocate, and Major Wilson, of Gen. Hartranit’s staff. TAKING TESTIMONY. After the board organized to-day, with Col. Demming as recorder, Mr. W. A. Short and Mr, A. W. Bogia, both of this city, appeared in de- fense of the 14th and 8th regiments. Mr. Short was the first witness, and afterbeing, sworn testified that the 14th regiment left the city about 11 o'clock in the forenoon of the 5th inst., and were not in the vicinity of Virginia avenue, where the offences were alleged to have been committed by them. The witness said he accompanied the regiment from their quarters at Masonic Temple to the cars when leaving, and stated that there was not ten minutes delay in boarding the train, and there was no disorder. He said he was with the 8th regi- ment on Maryland avenue, between 9th and doth streets, during the whole time that they were there, and he saw none of the unusual dis- turbances complained of from the time of their arrival there until their departure. In answer toa question of the recorder, Mr. Short said there might have been some disorder ae he did not: ‘see, Dut he did not think it prob- able, Mr. A. W. Bogia, 641 I street, corroborated the previous witness’ testimony Ih regard to the alleged depredations by the Sth and 14th regi- ments. As far as the 14th was concerned wit- ness testified that that regiment left the city about 11 o'clock on the Bth inst., several hours pievious fo the time tho depredations were al- leged to have occurred. His testimony in re- gard to the Sth regiment was similar to that of the previous witness. He confined his testi- mony to these two regiments, as he was not brought into contact with any others, TO FIND OUT WHAT THE CHARGES ARE. After the conclusion of the examination of these witnesses the board adjourned until 2 o'clock, that they might call upon the District Commissioners and the chief of police to learn the specific charges made against the troops, which they were appointed to investigate, WHAT ADJUTANT GENERAL GUTHRIE SAYS, Gen. Guthrie, adjutant general of the Penn sylvania national guard, who accompanied the- board to this city, stated this morning that neither Gov. Pattison nor himself had received any communication from officials in this elty in regard to the reported vandalism and depreda- tions of the Pennsylvania troops up to the time he Jeft Harrisburg yesterday afternoon. He added that he had ordered the board to exam- ine Into the complaints as published through- out the country in the newspapers. Before in- vestigating the matter, he said, the board Would call upon the’ Commistioners and chief of police to receive an official complaint, “I know nothing more about these charges,” he id, “than any man who reads the newspapers, and I think it is unjust to bring the entire national guard into disrepute before the country for the alleged acts of afew of Its members, which have not yet been proven.” If any of the men acted in the man- ner charged, he said they will be punished and reparation made, but he objected tothe manner in which the charges were made, All they had to go upon, as yet, Were the newspaper publica- tions. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DISTRICT COMMIS- SIONERS. The members of the board of Inquiry ‘called at the District Commissioners’ office about 12 o'clock today and had a private conference lasting about halfan hour, They stated to the Commissioners that they had received no defi- nite information as to the charges made against the state soldiers, the governor of Pennsylva- nia having got the intormatiom upon which he acted by means of the peas dispatches in the newspapers, The facts gleaned in the in- ‘YVestigation made by the police, with the Com: missioners’ letter the governor, was not mailed until yesterday, so that the board is without the specific charges, and the consulta- tion to-day resulted in a postponement of the case until 10 o'clock to-morrow,when witnesses will be summoned. In the meantime the Com- missioners furnished the visitors sent with copies of the testimony they had dispatched to the governor of Pennsylvania, and offered them the use of their office to hold ‘the investigation to-morrow. The Commissioners will endeavor to notify the parties aggrieved of the fact that the board is sitting for the pu1 of invest tion, so that they may come forward to their statements. ‘THE ALLEGED VICTIMS, The Commissioners have notified James F. Owens, Mrs. S. V. Davidson, and others who claimed to have suffered loss of property by dep- redations of Pennsylvania soldiers, who were here during the inauguration season, that they have made investication of the facts in the case, and have forwarded to the governor of that state a report made as the result of such inves- tigation, with request that he take the proper action in the premises. SSS SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.—Chas. W. Handy, real estate agent, 921 F sireet north- west, has sold for Thomas Kirby to Christian Heurich, for the sum of $35,000 cash, parts of lots 9 and 10, square 431. This property has a frontage of 5d feet on E street by a depth of 105 feet on 8th street, with improvement thereon. dedi tl PRESENTATION To R. L. DowstNe—At the ond of the first act of ‘Tally Ho,” at Ford's Opera house, Baltimore, Inst night, Joaquin Miller, the author of thie} Ly; appeared on the stage, and ina characteristic speech presented Mr. Rob't L. Downing with afac simile of Hank Monk's stage whip, mounted in California gold and Nevada silver. Mr. Downing responded ‘with much feeling in a felicitous little speech. A Cuvncr Enecrion.—The congreghtion of the Ninth Street M. BP, chureh has elected to the Maryland annual conference, which meots in Alexandria ou April Ist Mr. E. J. Hill delegate, and Mr, N. Brewer ‘alternat ‘They have also elected Messrs. Benedict Mil- burn, Jacob Gibson, W. H- Martin, Joseph M- Swingle and George Topham, trustees, an Messrs, EJ. Hill, N. Brewer, James 8! Tap- ping, J. B. Walling and ¥, J. Bartlett. CoxFIRMATIONS BY BISHOP PaRET.—Last evening Bishop Paret confirmed a class of eleven persons in St. John’s Chapel, and Virginia avenue, presented by the minister in charge, the Rev. Mr. Reazor. The Rev. Mr. Leonard, rector of St. John’s; the Rev. Mr. Me- Kee, rector ot Emanuel, and ite, Rev. Mr. Curtis, minister incharge’ of St. "6 Chapel were slao prespntin ths chanesl and’ etieisved in the services. The bishop delivered an in- intesesting address, Alexandria Affairs. Reported for Tae EVENING STAR. THE RAILROAD QUESTION.—The city council holds its second March meeting to-night. the question of the power of the city in relation to the grant of righta of way over raflroads, &¢., is to be decided in court in a short time; it is supposed that no action will be taken zht on the railroad question. Country ‘CovrT.—The Alexandria county court, Judge Sangster, held's short session yes- ‘afternoon. On the probate side the will Of Josey yh Markham was ; John Robt Gi sreanaen ean cat Me i vice Feoretary, ica: Hitzsimmcas, treasurer, Soha Telegrams to The Star. THE HALF BREED REBELLION. GEN. GRANT'S CONDITION. SAD TRAGEDY IN ALEXANDRIA. GEN. BARRIOS TAKES THE FIELD. A DESPERATE POLICY PLAY A Washington Printer Attempts 5: cide in Alexandria Messages Left F His Wife and Friends. Special Dispatch to Tue EVENING Stan, ALEXANDRIA, -VA., March 24.—A stranger named James Dougherty entered the second= hand store of Mr. J. Rafferty, on King street? between Washington and © b morning, and while there sh left breast with a _ pistol, loaded in Mr, Rafferty’s was intentional, and will Drs. Powell and Smith renders Dougherty was a printer at the printing office, in Washington, and resides at 920 Ist street ‘northwest, where his family. a wife and several children, are now living. ile has been here, as hear as can be ascertalned, for abouta week, and has not been suceessiul in policy, He ‘went into Mr. Raflerty’s shop shortly after $ o'clock this morning, and asked tosee a pistol, A revolver was shown him John Rafferty, He then asked for a shell to ser if it ft. Young Rafferty offered to load the pistol, but Dougherty said “No, TU put it in and as the lad handed him the load he put it the pistol and said “I'll take this,” unbuttont his coat as if to et the money, but in a second he placed. the pistol near his tert nipple and drove the shot through his lune to the edge of the shoulder blade, fracturing tae fourth rib on the way. Assistarice was soon procured. Dr, Wm. M. Sinith found the ball, and with the assistance of Lieut. James Smith and Mr. Geo, h took out the ball, to which a fragment Oethe city was still ntta was Kindly cared for by lies in a critical conditic MESSAGES WHITTEN TO 1118 WIFE AND FRIENDS, The wounded man delivered to the lieutenant of police several papers, as follow (One or bis wite written uy paper of policy numbers.) vo not grieve for my |. The wounded man Mrs. Rafferty, and still the back of a Julia, for Tam not worthy to be called husband. Kiss all the little ones for me, and make (them) atiend to retl- gious dutte: runiaithful Just, ‘Here ts one week's wages. Another paper w follows: To LSimmons, resident of Columbia Uuion, No, 101, Wash ington, Government printing try and help my wife and litt strait I have put the wife and littleones again, God have meres « them. Jim. Another read: Thomas Hurdle, secretar: t Columbia Caion, No, 101, Wasbisiston, 1 do not want a walnut, put me in a pi Potter's tied. I am’ not worthy of anything I have treated my wife and 1 . hat is, not giving them the necessaries of life. She has been too good to me. God bless: them, and may He watch over them. the bovs to forgive me for the w treated them. Jas. Dow Another paper of policy numbers had upon its back: “Please take to Washington city, 920 1st street n. w.” The wound is a most serious one, and as death robable, Rev. Father De Wolf was sent tor, d to the dying man, BARRIOS IN THE FIELD. \dvaneing on San Salvador at the Head of 15,000 Men. La Lrnrerap, SAN SALVADOR, March 24.— President Barrios is advancing on San Salvador with 15,000 men. —ee The New York Election Bill Defeated. ALBANY, N. Y., March 24.—In_ the senate the bill changing the time for holding municipal elections in the city of New York from the fall to spring was defeated. ——-——_ Mins Sanborn Requeathed 650,000. New York, March 24.—The will and codicil of the late W. Burnham, the aged millionaire, were filed to-day in_the'surrogate's office. In ‘the codicil the testator bequeaths Kate Sanborn, who was to have been his Wife, the sum of $50,000, payable in one year after his decease. Is —— Very Comfortable, But Very Tired. GEN, GRANT RISES EARLY AND SITS BY THE WINDOW DURING THE FOKENOON. New York, March 24.—Gen. Grant was very restless the Hirst part of iast night, but he slept retty well during the latter part of the might; fe arose about 7:30 o'clock this morning and satin achair, near the window of his sleeping room during the forenogn. He dozed and slept atintervals. He said this morning that he felt very comfortable, but v« n Mackin and Gallagher Out on Bail. JUDGE GRESHAM GRANTS A WHIT OF ERROE IN THEIR CASES, CHIcAco, March 24.—Judge Gresham, in the United States clreuit court, this morning, granted a writof error in the case of Mackin and Gallagher, who were convicted of election frauds, They were admitted to bail in the sum of $50,000 each and released from jail. The Ume for sending the two men to the peniten- tiary expired at noon to-day, and if the writ had not been granted they Would have been taken to Joliet. The time for hearing the writ of error has not yet been fixed upon. In re- Viewing the case Judge Gresham said, after ex- amining the records of the district" considered the questions raised suffi grave to Warrant him to grant a writ which would also operate. as a siay of procee ings. This ruling, however, was not tbe taken the dis- ring. In granting the 1 it necessary to Ine 50.4 ‘that he would overrale the findings 0% trict court on the final he proceedings he would f ‘crease the bail of the defendants to Mike McDonald, the gambler, qualified bondsinan, and testified that ht worth of réal estate unin eoonctincn asinine ‘The Trial of James D. Fish. HIS COUNSEL, MOVES FOR A DISMISSAL OF THE ‘CHARGES AGAINST HIM, New York, March 24.—The trial of ex-Presi- dent James D, Fish, of the Marine bank, was continued to-day. ‘The prosecution closed yes terday, and the defense opened their case this morning, and moved for a dismissal of the charges against Mr. Fish on the ground that no offense had been proved. In the opinion of counsel it would not be necessary to put a single witness upon the stand in defense of the acts of hisclient. The defendant was not guilty of any of the counts in the indictment. “What a resident of a bank may do within the scope of fis administration may be mal-adininistration, but it did not come under the limitations of the slutute. There must be a willful misappropria- ‘tion of the funds of the institution to make the action criminal, En Route to Washington. PoRTLAND, Mk., March 24.—Hon. Ambrose Shea, of New Foundland, arrived here to-day in the steamer Parisian, en route to Washington, where he goes regarding negotiations looking to fishing treaty with the United States, rbevcinen contin Suicide of a Postmaster. ‘ONE OF ARTHUR'S LAST APPOINTEES inp ESPERATION BY THE DUTIES OF HIS OFFIC who was aster of this boroug! Dy President Arthur on March. 8d, committed suicide this morning by drowning himself. He was an old man, and became greatly worried Over the Intricate duties of his new office. cecrsenen be cbohs Death of = Michigan Pioncer. Derrorr, Mrcu., March 24.—Capt. Jas. Dal- ton, a pioneer, aged 57, died at Montague, this state, ‘Sunday? of a cancer in the mouth, identi- nature with the cancer now ‘THE MANSION HOUSE FLAG STOLEN, , March 24.—There issome excitement here OVER HALF A MILLION FOR BISMARCK. The su ‘The Dytng Fentan Leader, ‘TRICK PGAN DEXTES HE BAD ~~ TION WITH THE DY®, Curteaco, Mareh 24.—In a etter to 4 Chicago editor Patrick Regan, presidentof the rican land tate. py ey a, Sista St, coduape ‘ot the ex fateh 3 5 puision of Samer France and {he'appoat which has beon made in bis ‘behatt you sats “Sinee the practical ‘of Fenians Tam Ste phens bas = os Keeping slits vart with Rossa, am olvich entipaaiy to Bogiah role tS es It has been claimed that the Phoanix park m ders, the recent London explosions, and similar occurrences were more or less inspired "During the two years that spent in Paris Thad frequent opportunities mevting Stephens. T know that for some past he has not taken any active part in revolutionary affairs, and that the ase that bad been so widely made of his name in newspaper dispatches from Paris was wholly without foundation, I am aware beyond any doubt that he had no connection with O'Donovan Roska, and that he is bitterly opposed to the @ of i methods which that gentleman advocates, The fact that the French police ave expelled bir from France asa dynamiter shows their intele it ce to be about ona par with that of the jectives of Dublin or London, who, in order cover up thelr own stupidity, always ene deavor to sacrifice some onc ‘as an example’ Pe gardiess of the ¢ rity or innocence af Victim. Mr. Stephens, for aconsiderable thmd Past, bis been 19 very Tow health, and, throaglt iis Own and his wife’sexertions In giving les sons in languages and music has been barely able to make outa very. precarious extstenca. nimstances | proposed in L882, Ay With some friends, to make a pub: ic appeal in his behalt, but he was too proud to consent to this, and as soon as he heard of Our Intention he peremptorily. forbade any further steps in the matter. Mr. Stephens has done ine ervice in laying (he foundations of ton wich, for nearly e quarter of « beon the erent purtiying element and L feel that ttwould be the on the partot his countrys is broken down in health and. Assistance, to hesitate im Come acentury, in Trish jodi sest Angratlt mn, now that need of The ing to his aid,’ Rarrmore, Mar r Gl rouncii, Was appointed by the pope viear apostolic of Idaho, and who has been waiting iu Baltimore for the reception of his rd that they are on the ted in the cathes Archbishop Gibbous on the second. Sunday after Eas! WHILE WELCOMING THE NEW ENGLISIE PAVERS BEMOAN THE LOSS OF THE OLD MINISTER, ‘March 24.—The Times and the s while offering @ cordial weleome to hig successor hope England will be able to retain Mr, Lowell ax a guest. The Times says if Nir. Lowell remains in Enge we shall ask America to be consoled 108 by regarding him to be deputed still as entative of the highest culture of the re ‘aud of English literatare, ‘The Zimes H “We part with Mr. Lowell with the keenest regret, Perhaps it would be better for the two countries had he permanently retained, is post.” ‘The News equally commends Mr. Lowell as @ representative Of the highest culture of the re public, From Wall Strect To-day. New Your, March 24. Wail street, 11 a.m.— The stock market was Irregular at the opening this morning, the greatest gains over last even« igures being in M. K. and T. & per Central and Lake Shore, each ‘nion, Northwestern, Northern red, and Louisville and Nashville While Union Pacific and Pacific Mail were lower, St. Paul was down Jersey Cen- mand Ucatral Pasitie's per okie A giseng ‘tone was developed in the early deali iuuged throughout the first hour, ain being made by New York ‘a Take shord h advanced from 8% to: the Grangers were firm on slight At ‘clock the market was only fairly active, strong for some stocks and weak for others, Pacific Mail Is lower than itclosed yesterday, and so is Union Pacific, by fractions in each, case. Most other active ‘stocks are a fraction higher. ‘The trading has been confined toa few ot the favorite speculative stocks, which mo- ly 65,000 shares, oUt of a ss than 70.000." Loaning Fates are 1. Lackawanna, New York Central and Eris ‘The total value of the produce e: ‘this port during the past ek was nopolized nex ot from 203. March er Joseph arch 24. Filidtt, dry made an assignment the benefit of creditors, Liabilities, AL $60,000; assets, . edd Arrested as ters, Queney, March, 24 Two Ine have been’ arrested on suspicion of being dyna miters, They arrived here via the Grand ‘Trank railw ow weeks ago, and have been closely watched on their frequent trips betwee: ty and Levis, They had a smail satchel cannot be found. “They would not ter at the hotel at which they were stopp They were examined privately belore es | Chateau to-day, and nothing could be 4s to the result of the examination, eee The Roundaries of Alaska. A MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT DEMANDS A SURVEY, Orrawa, Oxr., March 24.—In the house of commons o-day' Mr. Gordon moved for copies of all the correspondence having reference to The jappointment of a Joint commission ‘witht the United States government far the surveying of the boundary line between British Columbia and the United States Territory of Alaska, stated that to-day the boundary was practically undefined. So long as there were no troubles there this ‘was all right; but a New York paper had stated recently that an American armed expedition under Lieut. Schwatka had travel @ thousand miles into British territory east Alaska, and Lieut. Allen was now conducting an expedition 300 or 400 miles into British ters ritory. Ile could hardly believe these states ments were true, secing thaton the Pacific coast, the Canadians and Americans lived very hare moniously. He would like to hear from the government on this point, and he would be pleased 4f an assurance could be given that the oundary line would shortly be surves ~ eR Sir Hector Langevin.minister of public sald the attention of the government had been, Girected to the article in the York paper. He had inguired into the truthfulness of the x for article, and had found there was no foundation, for it, “The importance of having the boundary line surveyed had received the attention of the government, and it would not overlook qatter, Thé motion was carried, ees =3 Yesterday's Nominations. DEMOCRATS STILL GRUMBLING ABOUT mR PHELPS—HOW HE CAME TO BE APPOINTED, The nominations of yesterday for diplomatie positions were a topic of general discussion a& the Capitol to-day. Very many democrats exe pressed dissatisfaction with the nomination of 4 that he 4s from, The prevailing posts of honor ith the view of strengthe . A STAR reporter wi Phetps was the President m. ‘To a democratic Congressman ressed surprise at Vermont being given houor, the President said it was hig that nobody Ise was rexponsibl ot ML some years ago an Awas very much impr with hiin; that after became President, and while talking with Mi Smalley, member of the national dem: committee from Vermont, he inquired Mr. Phelps, “Mr. Smatiey replied that the Ueman was living in Burlington, but adde he would not accept any political office, as be was wealthy and independent. The President in the conversation explaining how Phelps came to be chosen remarked that he was just the sort of man he (the President) wanted. He Was not seeking an office and did not want ona, The President made up his mind toofer bim the English mission, and he immediately ine Vited Mr. Pheips to Washington, He came nnd, agreed to accept the position.” Those demos crats who belicve that the spolls should go te the victors speakof Mesa. Pheipe and J as having been resurrected politically, They do not conceal their aversion to the plain Of #éy lecting men for office because they do not want {avon every hand the qualideations of the ‘two gentlemen are conceded. man engi aDV a Oey rename ante e Veterans Corps’ fair even! peg Ep drummer in the war when thirteen years age, played several drum solos for the ve = Gipwe Func Sov, Rony cy; banner, Mre. Taylor, ot Net Mies, Lettie Shaws, lam! and Eapees 3 silver 7 Fannie Ses Mises Abbie Johnson and W: Watson. ‘