Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘THe Fvevrxo Stan is served to subscribers tn the tty by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per reckon ite or month Copien a the counter, 3 Seats’ each Ry mail repeld--60 oust & ‘one Fear. 80: sbx mouths, 8. ered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.,aa second-class mall matter. | ‘Te WeEKLY Stam—published on Friday—$1 a Fear, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. 8 Ail mail subscriptions must be paid In advance; no paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Vor 66—No. 9,957. WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1885. TWO CENTS. BOOKS, &c. __ SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip. + Y Easter Canosa Cyzps, PANELS SATIN AND PLUSH ART PRINTS AND SOUVE- A VARIED AND EX CC. PUI Sus Banting Balt) Hi i * ‘Wane of an Ideal. Serapis Artistic Easter Tokens G.T. WASHBURN & Cb., 807 14th street. mh26 Easren CARDS AND NOVELTIES. PRANG, MARCUS WARD, TUCK, &c. PRAYERS AND HYMNAIS. JAMES J. CHAPMAN, Agent, 915 Pennsylvania Avenue. = Wasurxorox, D. G, <a ‘March 37th 1885, John E. Bealt, Secretary National Life Ke ogy Budings Washington, D.C Sato ‘Sir: Permit me to tender you, and through you, to your renee one Beareels thanks for the prompt Fens with whic you have paid me the amount due ba the’ policy" held: in. your aasoclation Py tay tase hiss, "Augustus Hartiainn, viz: #200, that belo one: fourth of the amount for which he was Ineured, the balance not ‘being due according to the terms of the pulley for bo days “The money caine at a most opportune moment, and before I had an opportunity to ask for the same and enable me to meet ii ex; within 48bours ofthe burial of my late husband. Tam very respectful}; at IMPCMRS: JENNY HARTMANN. ce WEST WASHINGTON, D.C. ‘The funeral of Jain A. GREEN will take pisge at Rhenezer Churen, SUNDAY, MANCH 20TH, 3985, at12 O'CLOCK M.'_All members of the order 6 ‘are invited to atteud. By order of WESTERN STAR LODGE, NO. 1380, @.U. 0. of O. F. ate ARTHUR C.NEWMAN, P.S. : Francis Ridley Halrgal’s tations oF Christ; Kebel's Christian Yea Tay! iy Bent of Sanstine; “At the Beantifal Gate: Priva Devotions; Precious Stones: Gold Dust; Lent £ Eactn Privat: Daily Strength for Dally Needs; sijur EASTER CARDS and SOUVENIRS are now STER CARDS # EN open, aint tribrace w great many new devices and Gesighs, novel aud beautifa- WM. I. MORRISON. (R= Fons W. Consos. Jous W. Macantuey. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers, Washington, D. C. ne ane ce Gace: ‘Signe receives: me aramens , State, Munic tee = Railroad Asw2, 7 per cet Niue 160 J. Washingten Gas Light mpany Stock,"-Belt” Line Railroad St ock,Columbia Government REcEIrrs To-pay.—Internal revenue, $344,381; customs, $789,672. AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CATLERS to-day were Minister Pendleton; Senators Morrill, McPherson, Gibson, Brown, Colquitt, Camden and Cockrell; ex-Senator Jonas;Representatives Lawry, Stevens, Bynum, Post, Johnston, Rose- ¢rans and Connolly; Senators Sherman and Beck, of the Coram ities eepolnted by the Sen- ate to confer with the President; ©. H. Amsden, of New Hampshire: Revs. W.B. Matchett and Samuel Cramer, Edward J. Davys, of Halifax; R. McKinstry, ‘of Michigan; George Ticknor Curtis; Gen. J. '¥. Farnsworth, Sherman C. Rog- ers, B. F. Carver, L. Z. Leiter, Edmund Dana, Wurts Dundes, of Philadelphia; Wm. Lummis and Messrs. Vertrus and Looney, of Tennessee. ‘THE LATE ASsIsTANT SECRETARY OF THE IN- TERIOR.—The funeral of E.D. Clarke, late As- sistant Secretary of the Interlor, occurred at Holly Springs, Miss., yesterday. The remains arrived there Wednesday evening in charge of his wife, her mother, Mrs. Kate W. Freeman, Senator E. C, Walthall and Congressman T. Catchings. A large crowd of leading citizens condueted the remains from the depot to the residence of Mrs. Freeman. The funeral ser- Hicee yesterday morning were conducted by Rev. J. T. Hargrave, rector of Christ Church, Juper E. M. BRYANT, of Madison, Wis,, who has been selected to fill the position of assistant attorney general for the Post Office department, is in the city, but will not qualify until April Ist, mb17 475 Pennsylvania avenue, Easter Cans Axo Noverrms A fine line of Beautiful Cardsand Novelties for Eas- ter now ready. Also full supply of Devotional Books, Bibles, and Prayer Books and Hymunals in sets. at WM. BALLANTYNE & SON'S, mbi3. 428 7th street. Easter Caxps: A FULL ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED AND DISPLAYED FOR SELECTION AT G. A. WHITAKER'S, mo 1105 Pennsy!vania avenue. Axenicas Ataaxac XD TREASURY OF FACTS, . Pinabcial and Political, for the year 1885, by A. RSpofford. x a HUCKLEBERRY FINN. the latest book by Mark ‘Twain, with a full asoriment of SD STATIONERY BOOKS AND SEA TlOws STXLOGRAPHIC PENS, at SOHN C PARKERS. Sizand O10 sth st. ne, mno opposite U.S Patent Om WOULD CALL ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR SEWING DEPARTMENT. ‘They are now prepared to take orders for all kinds re YS MED! E IS LIQUID DIAMOND Laos, Acrrestios: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS MLLE M. J. PRANDI, Ar Mus M. J. Hes1's, 1309 F Stexer. ae HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 NINTH STREET, forskillful PLUMBING and FURNACE work, and examine their WOOD MANTELS, TILES and FIRE- PLACE FITTINGS, and you will find their stock ex- tensive and artistically selected and arranged, with prices much less than New York. £27 Great Crosse Ovr Saez OF FINE BOOTS AND SHOES AUSINSHEIMER & BRO’S, 808 7th street ‘This sale will continue a short time only Took carefully at the Extraordinary Barzains we offer 0 the following well known makers In Ladies’ Shoes. Cousin’s finest Cur. Kid, hand-sewed, but, that cost you $5, we will sell you now at $3 elsewhere at $4.50, our price now $3.59. sell now Cousin's Misses’ Shoes at the same low figures. About 200 pairs Ladies’ Fine Kid Butt, every palr of which is worth $3, are now selling at $2 ‘Our Burt's Men Shoes, in butt., lace and Gaiters that were $6 and $8, are now closing at 53 ‘These shoes are superior to custom made§ We ask those that want to save money to come as early as possible, as our stock is now complete. We have all sizes aud widths, therefore eal! at once at SINSHEDMER & BROS, 29 805 7th street, Crosixe ar THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO, CORNER Tru AND G STREETS. IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRI <G STOCK, WE ARE CLOSING OUT WINTER | GoopS AT PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH You. ODD SUITS FOR MEN, ODD SUITS FoR YOUTHS, ODD SUITS FOR BOYS. ODD SUITS FOR CHILDREN, AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. ODD OVERCOATS FOR MEN, ODD OVEERCOATS FOR YOUTHS, ODD OVERCOATS FOR BOYS, ODD OVERCOA TS FOR CHILDREN AT FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, PANTS, PANTS, PANTS, FOR MEN, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN, LOWER THAN THE LOWEST, ar THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING C0., mb25 CORNER 71m AND G STREETR Tse Resoxerox STANDARD TYPE-WRITER 3M VALUE ENHANCED BY RECENT IM PROVEMENTS, Only 38 keys to learn and operate. Prints 76 char- acters (Inclading caps and smnall letters, punctuation marks, Sgures, signs and fractions ) ‘The SIMPLEST, MOST RAPID, MOST DURABLE and NEAREST PERFECT Writing Machine made. SUPERIORITY FULLY SUBSTANTIATED by the <— SONS HOLDING MY DUE BILIS for Pan-Klectric Telephone Stock, are re- quested to transinit the same to me and receive in len EUMATIC GUN CARRIAGE COMPAN 89, Corcoran Building, Washington, D.C, March 24th, 1885.—A meeting of the stockholders of the Pneumatic Gon Carriage Company, Incorporated under the laws of Maryland. will be hgld at this office gnsATURDAY, the ATH DAY of APRIL, 1880, at O'CLOCK P.C. for the purpose of transicting tm- tant business. By direction of a majority of the pirectors and Stockholders, TMA26Ste i<—, TRAVELER'S CREDITS ISSUED. ‘Available everywhere in Europe. “Cable transfers to all important points, Bills of exchange, ‘reign and dotWvIS JOHNSON & CO., Bankers, m25-10t “Penn. ave‘and 10th st. OFFICE OF THE P THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY has pre- pared a circular letter to be sent to collectors of customs requesting information as to the prac- tleability of reducing the expenses of collecting the revenue from customs by curtailing the present force of clerks and other employes. Commopore J. G. WALKER, chief of the bu reau of navigation, went to New York to-day. His family sails to-morrow for Europe for a stay ofacoupleof years. Commodore Walker will return to Washington to-morrow night. NAVAL ORDERS.—Surgeon Paul Fitzsimmons ordered to the receiving ship Franklin. Sur- feon Wim. A. Corwin detached from the Frank- in ‘and ordered to the naval station at New London, Conn, (es, SRC, NOTICE —TiteRe wret, BE oi eae of the stockholders of the Cor- coran Fire stn. w.,on MONDAY, the 6th day of April, 1885, fe the purpose of electing nine Directors fr the ensu: ing year. Polls will be opened at 12 mho-eo © McCL} and close at 2 p. m, LAND, Act’g Secr’y. 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Dispensing with strings, tape. and gum. bands, and rendering pigeon-holes and doors unne- Call and examine at the new Factory building, 637 and 639 Massachusetts ave. n.w., through to hk, and near to 7th, mb21-6t ee “tT Uasene ‘The two important questions before us to-day which every Contractor and Builder is 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 Febroary 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, etc,” 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 n~ clude four, are such as to enable us to make the above assertion. whieh, under our personal supervision, will be carried oat to the letter. In order to meet the incoming wants. and beable to supply our customers with Dry Stock, which Is always preferable to vew cut lumber, we piled lost fall a num- ber of cargoes of Virginia, Georgia and Florida Pine Joists, Boards, Flooring, etc., which we offer at less thaw the current prices. In making the above induce ments we mean they shall prove advantageous to you not in one transaction alone, but in all you may have with us, E Our facilities for delivery, “ON WHICH THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE," are more adequate than everg while 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 Guod Stock, Work, ‘Satisfaction and Money Saved. WM. McLEAN & SON 13th and B streets northwest, mhié Branch: 14th, Band Csts. nw, &_CARD.—AS THE BUSY SEARON @S SSE approaching there will be agreat amount of Househot Furniture and Personal iets throws, Upon the market, elther a storage oF to, be diay ‘oat pubite tie, and in view of that. fet would sug geet to partion desiring such accommodation that Tse Rechishes for the disposition of eoods_at_pubite sale are sirpanses!, und my storage Gepartinents BFC ainple ‘and secure it every particular. THOMAS DOWLING, mh10-1m 11th st. and Pennsylvania avenue, Dee sare ELS SHEDD, 5. aES. TIMATES: GAS FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. is mhis > AFT, BOONE RD (ee TE ISAcoURAL Vase Toe teantit cases ied in the decoration of the inaragural ball rooms, desncd by Gest Meigs for neve Terra Cotta Company: Orders will be taken fore Innited number of the vases with _or without pedes tals, etter in the natural Terra Cotta rolor or wronsed, ino POTOMAC TERIA COLTA Cos Lant Fa MES. BROWN (COLORED) (erat give ber “recommended Medt- fated Fiectrie and Steans dient ecusee tne inves with piaetest SL. Recular breakfast, 65e, Dluner, "730." Byte will of re se Filsechas in'overy resbert ee enpeet B-cnter Cook at the White Hone: Prop Will accommodate 50 gentlemen forthe Bestestion and Insiguration win tao and board.” wand iee ira. ! & LEWIS, THE [Fete sem, veins an" hater are ts Detar nartatent telephone Ga weS 2 attended to. oclt-8m TH RS AND (F2ee residents is. purticniarly ‘called to PHOS. VETS: we cow und pores Meals oot Sierte eots al For sale areated by WE Meet es ee pPand Manuinccoer, 120" Pie) taal ave if =>_E F. BROOKS, (Ree AGP Ui0hes axp onwAMENTS. Largest Stock of GAS FIXTURES, €¢. INAUGUKATION GLOBES on hand Call and ex- amine. EF. BROOKS, me 531 15th st Ax Oprorresrry For Aut TO BUY RELIABLE AND FIRST-CLASS CLOTH- ING AT MANUFACTURER'S PRICES, ‘None should delay, but call at once, and seeour 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 bls money, and that every garment we sell shall do good service to the wearer to the fall amount of its cost, and bring the purchaser buck to us again, NOAH WALKER é Co., Tue U.S. S. SwaTARA has arrived at New Orleans with the destitute America laborers from Livingston and Port Barries, Central America. She took on board seventy-eight men, all suffering more or less from malarial pik oT Ce qs Heaney, Bauer, of New Yori jed on the. passage, When the vessel arrived here twenty-one 0 the men, who were still under medical treat- ment, were sent to the hospital. THE CommrsstoN appointed to investigate the Treasury department, with a view of reducing the force, consisting of Assistant Secretaries Fairchild gand Coon and Assistant Treasurer Graves, held their first formal meeting to- day. ‘The commission will begin work to-inor- row Se. the bureau of internal reve- nue. This was decided upon after consultation with Commissioner Miller. They will probably examine the sixth auditor's office next. Ex-PResipext Antuvk.—ExPresident Ar- thur will leave Washington to-morrow after. noon for Fortress Monroe via Baltimore and the bay line of steamers. He will be accompanied by Senator Don Cameron and Marshal Me- Michael. Mr. Arthur will remain at Fortress Monroe about ten days, and then proceed to New York to attend the complimentary dinner tendered him by the citizens of that eity, Cortes or THE STAR of February 21 ana Mareh 4 and 5, in wrappers, duly stamped, containing the full reports of the monument celebration and the inauguration ceremonies and the ball, can be had at the counting room in any quantity. Price two cents—not inclu- ding postage, PERSONAL.—Mr. A. M. Soteldo, the Venezue- Jan Minister, and ex-Commisstoner Evans were registered In New York last night.—Col. P. H. Carson was called to Baltimore this morn! ing by the dangerous illness of his youngest sister, Who resides with -ber parents in that eity.— Hon. Peter M. Dox, for many years a represent- ative In Congress from the Huntevilte (Alm) dis: trict, is in the cit; To Wait Another Week. THE PRESIDENT WANTS THE SENATE TO RE- MAIN IN SESSION TILL NEXT THURSDAY. Senators Beck and Sherman, the committee appointed to wait upon the President and advise him that the Senate is ready to adjourn unless he has some further business, reported today that they had seen Mr. Cleveland and he requested that the Senate remain in session until next Thursday. The President said to the committee that his desire was to have all his diplomatic nominations confirmed, as he did not wish tosend any iministers or Consuls to distant countries without their tenure of Position being made clear and final by con- frmation. He bad met with some unavoid- able delay in the matter of making selections, but felt sure he would be able to make all the appointments of that character for the present by next Thursday. A STAR reporter under- stood that some delay has arisen out of uncer- tainty as tothe resignations of some of the present Incumbents of diplomatic and con. Sular positions. Before making nominations the President wants to be sure In regard to the signations, and, it Is said, cable messages have been sent to different parties now holding foreign positions to ascertain definitely what ‘vucancles are to be made by resignations, —— oe ‘The Mission to the Lena. TWO NAVAL OFFICERS WHO WANT TO DIs- ‘TRIBUTE THE NATION'S GIFTS, Chief Engineer Melville and Lieut Wm. H. Schuetze have both applied to be sent to the Lena delta with the presents to be distributed among the inhabitants of that vicinity asa mark of gratitude for the valuable aid rendered by them in the search for the Jeannette party, An appropriation of $8,000 was made at the last session of Congress for the purpose, and will be expended in buying guns, ammunition, food, watches, and utensils of all kinds, and willbe sent to the Lena by the Secretary of State. It is the general lief that Lieut. Schuetze will be selected for the mission. He Spent two years in that country with Lieut, larber in searching for some trace of the Chipp party and in recovering the bodies of DeLong’s pee . He speaks both German and Russian uently, and this accomplishment will be of great advantage, as only those languages are spoken by the people of that country. ee ‘The Cattlemen in Okiahoma. THE ORDERS UNDER WHICH GEN. HATCH 18 ‘ACTING, ‘No information has been received at the War department of the report that Gen, Hatch has ordered troops of cavalry to destroy the im- provements in the Oklahoma country and to drive the ranchers from the country, but it is assumed that he 1s pursuing that course in accordance with the President’s proclamation and the orders from the War department at the time. It is stated that there are a great many eattlemen in the Indian Territory under leases by the Indlans authorized by” the Interior department, but that no lands in the Oklahoma, country have been so leased, and that if cattle- men are located there it is illegal, and Gen, Hateh 1s empowered to drive them out. On the other hand some officials doubt if Gen. Hatch’s orders are broad enough to permit of his dis- possessing persons whore alrendy located the: tis sald that the whole Okluhoma country w: examined last fall, and that no ranches were found in it, and if any are there now they were established since then, Senator Hill's Raid on the Associated cme Preas. ‘WAS IT SPITE WORK? A Senate report which has just been printed has attracted some attention as a unique sort of document. The committee on post offices and post roads obtained authority to inquire into the subject of postal telegraphy, At the first session of the Forty-eighth Congress numer- ‘ous witnesses were examined and @ good deal testimony 1 lation to exist! tele yh Se eetniee thelr contracts with, t Rove a ment, ete., was printed, under authori ve ob- tained from the donate on the 7thof May,iss4. Since the adjournment of Congress, and,in fact, withia. ee seat sete Cave, tary three of the re- Port gn this subject mads [is appearance im rey ular form. The first four pages are filled witl “questions propounded to the president of the Wesiers Un Tulegaph chinpeny, Hevea: gg ini Paeer tre lied with ‘extracte® from "var. AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE SENATE AFTER A BRIEF SESSION ADJOURNS TILL MONDAY. NOMINATIONS TOO LATE TO BE RE- CEIVED TO-DAY. ‘The Senate. At 12:05, on motion of Mr. Sherman, the Sen- ‘Ste went into execugive seasion. ‘The committee appointed yesterday to wait on the President reported that they had per- formed their duty and that the President had expressed a wish that the Senateshould remain in session until next Thursday. ADJOURNED TILL MONDAY. At12:30 the doors were reopened and the Senate adjourned until next Monday at 12 o'clock. Confirmations. ‘The Senate, in executive session to-day, con- firmed the following nominations: ‘To be postmasters—Francis C. Brown, at Pal- myra, N. Y.; James E. Neet, at Versailles, Ky; Ransom R. Grant, at Plattsburgh, N.Y; George ‘McClellan, at Chatam, N. Y.; Brastus J. at Geneva, N. Y.; Henry D. Bes at 00> ton, Ohio; Henry C. Cassidy, at Youngstown, Ohio; John Mileham, at Topeka, Kansas; Vin- cent’ J. Lane, at Wyandotte, Kansas; J. N. De- Armond, at Daveuport Iowa; M- Dt. Ham, at Dubuqué, Iowa; Joseph Lander, at State Center, Iowa; Jémes 1. Wiley, at Elizabeth, N. J. Henry C. Shannon, at Erle, Pa; Robert 0, De: ton, at Gainesville, Texas; William A, War- tham, at Sulphur Springs Texas; William R, White, at Prescott, Ark.; Jobn Cunningham, at Mattoon, IIL; J. Knox Hall, at Toulon, Ll.; Sor- den Lister, at South Bend, Ind; Willis G. Neff, at Greencastle, Ind.; David 0. Irwin, at Laké City, Minn.: George W. Cate, at Stevens Point, Wis; LS. Grubbs, at Decatur, Ala; J.B. Mo: Collum, at Newman, Ga; W. D. Weichel, at Gainesville, Ga, Capt. David B. Harmony, of Pennsylvania, to be chief of the bureau of yards and docks, Navy. Separiinenty With the relative rank of commo- lore. « Thomas C. Crenshaw, jr., to be collector of in- ternal revenue for the district of Georgia, Second Lieuts. Daniel H. Boughton and Franklin O. Johnson, to ve first leutenants in the 3d cavalry. First Lieut. Frank C. Grogan, to be captain, 2d artillery. Second Lieut, Ed- ward E. Gayle, to be first Meutenant, 2d artll- lery. First. Lieut. George S, Anderson, to be captain, 6th cavalry. Second Lieut. John N. Glass, to be first HNeutenant, 6th cavalry. papi Samuel M. Whiteside, of 6th cavalry, to major, 7th cavalry. Lieut. Col. John C. Tidball, of 3d artillery, to be colonel, 1st artillery. First Lieut. George Mitchell, to bé captain, 2d artil- lery. “Major Robert N. Scott, to be lieutenant colonel, 3d artillery. Capt. Edward B, Willis: ton, 2d artillery, to be major 8d artillery, First Lieut. James Ullo, to be captain, 24 infantry, Second Lieut. Wm. R. Abercrombie, to be tirst lieutenant, 2d infantry. First Lieut. George H. Palmer, tobe captain, 16th infantry. Second Lieut, John Newton, to be first lieutenant, 16th infantry. Nominations Too Late. ABATCH THAT ARRIVED AFTER THE SENATE ADJOURNED—A NEW SOLICITOR FOR THE TREASURY, A NEW RAILROAD COMMISSIONER AND A SUCCESSOR TO DR, LORING, A batch of nominations were sent to the Sen- ate to-day, but that body had adjourned before their arrival. Among them was the nomina- tion of Judge Alexander McCue, of Brooklyn, to be solicitor of the ‘Treasury, to succeed Mr. Neal, who resigned to-day. Also that of Gen, Joseph E. Johnston for com- missioner of railroads, and Col. N. J. Col hy of St.Louis, as commissioner’ of agriculture. The latter ts editor of “Colman’s Rural World,’ and is a practical farmer, Capitol Topies. THE SUPPLEMENTAL MEXICAN TREATY SET ‘ASIDE. After consuming some days in the discussion of the Mexican supplemental treaty, involving the Weil and La Abra claims, the Senate yes- terday, on motion of Mr. Morgan, voted: to deter the subject until next session, ‘It appears that some preliminary vote indicated that the treaty would be rejected, as two-thirds could rot be mustered for it. ‘Then the opponents of the treaty decided to move to postpone, and that was carried by one majorit; ———+or—___ Retrenchment in Senate Expenses. A PROPOSED INQUIRY AS TO THE BEST WAY OF CUTTING DOWN THE FIGURES, In the Senate yesterday afternoon, with the doors closed, as if executive business was being transacted, Mr. Allison submitted two resolu- Uons, both of which grow outof proceedings had. in the republican caucus, The first resolution offered rescinds the Senate resolution of July bth, 1884, which authorized the sergeant-at- armis to rent committee rooms ontside the Capi- fol. ‘The object, as announced exclusively in’ yesterday's ‘Star, is to get rid of the Butler building, and the expense _ it entails, The resolution proposed’ by Mr. Allisofi yesterday is to take effect upon the adjournment of the present session’ of the Senate so that the lease of the Buts-r buildin, may be terminated at once. Mr. Allison stated that the building rented proved to be “Incon- venient.” Mr. Call objected to immediate con- sideration, and the resolution went over until to-lay. ‘The other resolution submitted -by Mr. Allison was also foreshadowed in yeu! 3 Stan, It provides fora committee of seven Senators to sit_during the recess, and report on. the first day of the next session what reduction should bemade in the number and compensa Yon of the employes of the Senate. That also ‘went over until to-day under objection, SENATOR VAN WYCK'S PROPOSED RESOLUTION. Senator Van Wyck, from the committee on the improvement of the Mississippi river, to whom was referred a resolution offered by Sen- ator Harrison, as follows: “ Resolved, That the resolution of the Senate passed on Mareh 4th, 1885, authorizing the committee on the im? provement of the Mississippi river to sit during the vacation of the Senate and to make certain investizations therein named, be, and the same is hereby, rescinded,” has prepared and. will re- port the ‘following ‘as a substitute and recom- mend its passage: “ Resolved, ‘That all resolu- tons of the Forty-elghth Congress and of the present extra session of the Senate authorizing any committee to sit during the recess and to employ a clerk, stenographer or messenger, be rescinded. ———_+e+_____ John Roach and the Dolphin. THE SECRERARY OF THE NAVY DETERMINED TO HAVE ANOTHER TRIAL TRIP, Secretary Whitney has as yet received no communication from Mr. Roach with regard to another trial of the Dolphin, as suggested by the Secretary, Until there is a trial which proves satisfactory it {s certain that the vessel will not be accepted by the government. She with the approval of the advisory board juse she came up to thelr expectations with rd to speed, fifteen knots an hour, but the ‘accumulated horse power was less than. that called for by the contract. Notwithstanding the opinion of the board that she would meet all requirements in this respect_with different coal and trained engineers, the Secretary a un- willing to accept her until ‘that fact 1s verified by trial. The naval advisory board will con- tinue inexistence until the completion of the cruisers which are now belng constructed, but the board will have mo connection with the four vessels for which appropriations were made In the naval bill. Secretary Whitney has not yet taken up the ‘matter of constructing these ves sels, but expects to give It his personal atten- ton as soon as le. ———+e+—___ Office-Seekers Warned Of. MEMBERS AND SENATORS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING FOR MEN WHO LOAF AROUND HOTELS HERE. One reason for the sudden departure of the great throng of officeseekers is that the few men who seem to have influence with the new administration with regard to the patronage have made it one of the conditions under which they would render assistance that the appli- cants go home and stay there. They say they will not do anything for an applicant as long a8 he hangs around the hotel lobbies here, "They don’t want topress 8 man fora place who has be- thing more than 9 hotel “bum,” not At sas tor the intment, It is the fate of an office SEIS SHEPuSES ah wi % in with the hotel loafers and hang stout Get.roome and lobbies until he is good for heth- After the Post Offices. CHANGES TO BE MADE AS THE COMMISSIONS ‘EXPIRE. The batch of nominations of postmasters which has been sent to the Senate have been for offices made vacant by the expiration of the commissions or by resignations for one cause ‘and another of the incumbents. None of the resignations, it is stated at the department, were for political reasons, find the policy of not making any changes except as the commissions expire, which was announced in the early days of the ‘administration, has been, it 1s said, ad- hered to rigidly. It ‘would appear that this position of the president was well understood hronghout the country, from the fact that com. tively few applications in comparison with 1@ total number of post offices have been re- ceived at the department. Someten or twelve thousand papers have been received and filed at the department during the past three weeks, but these Include cases where there 1s more than one applicant for the same office and also papers protesting against any change. It is e9- Umated by competent authorities that appli- cations for about 3.500 offices have been re- gelved so far, and there are over fifty thousand in’ the country. In the case of some of the states not'a single applica~ Hon for 9 post office has been received. “The citizens of Wisconsin, Colorado, Nebraska and Gallfornia have so far been exceedingly modest in expressing thelr wishes in regard to the post offices. This delay may be explained In part by the ,polley adapted ‘by the party tn some states ofhaving alist of applicants for office sent to the central state committee, and have the contests determined by that body, and then, when the list Is decided upon, to be sent to the President, Ir, however, the President adheres to this policy which he has announced the changes madeas the commissions expire will run though the term ofthe administration, and before tts close every post office in the country will be in charge of a democrat. As soon as the Senate adjourns, however, those who are anxious for changes at once e pect, to, meet with some encourigemont from ¢ President. At any rate whatever is done in regard to Presidential offices, It is the intention to make @ very decided effort to have the fourth-ciass postmasters changed. These are offices paying less than $1,000 per year,and the commissions of the postmasters are not limited, Dut the incumbents may be dismissed at any Hime at tho pleasure of the President. These const 1e large proportion of the post offices in the country, = A Neighborly Cal WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID TO THE MARY- LAND ELECTORS YESTERDAY. The Maryland democratic presidential elec- tors paid their respects to President Cleveland yesterday morning and had a cordial recep- tion. Those present were General Bradley T. <ohnson, of Baltimore county, and Mr. Thomas S-Keating, of Queen Anne's county, who were the state electors at large; Messrs, Clement Sul- livane, Dorchester county, first congressional district; Harry E. Mann, Baltimore city, third congressional district; H. F. Spalding,St. Mary's goanty, anh, congressional Sistriet; and 4 ¥; Washington county,sixth congressional district. “Each ‘was introduced to the Presi- dent by Gen. Johnson. ‘The Baltimore Sun re- ports the lowing: colleguy as taking place: Gen. Johnson, addressing the President, said: e had the ‘pleasure of casting the vote of ‘Maryland for you last December, and we have called to pay our respects.” Mr. Cleveland—“Yes, you had the advant of other people in that’ you voted for ‘me a rectly.” Mr. Keating—“And we had the additional rae of voting for the first democratic can- lidate for President who has been elected for some tim Mr. Cleveland at this point asked some ques- tons about the vote of Maryland in previous presidential elections. He proved to’ be well posted on that point, and went back as far as the election of Presidént Plerce in 1552. Gen. Johnson further said: “We have called, sir, to tender our support to your administra- tion, and wish you success in restoring the gov- ernment to its constitutional sphere, from which. it had been wrested fora long time past. We have observed your policy on the silver ques- tion and it gives us great satisfaction.” Mr. Keedy—“And your policy on the civil ser- Vice, too,’ Mr. Keating—“I believe, sir, that it Is easier for all to agree on a principle than as to the qmanner of carrying it out.” Mr. Clevelund—“That has been my expe- nea’ Mr, Keating—“We read your letter on the stiver bill with delight. But perhaps we are de- taining you trom business, sir.” Mr. Cleveland—“Oh, no.’ This 1s business,and Lam very glad to see you. I manage to do a good day's work. “I havé met a number of peo- ple from Maryland, and as we are so near there is No reason why we should not be neighborly.” ‘Mr, Mann—We also want you to. know, sir, that there are some people In Maryland to call to see you who are not aiter office. Mr. Cleveland—“That is a good credential, But f do not think there is much to complain of about that,” Gen.Johnson—“We think that the policy upon which Washington established the public ser- vice, of fair representation of all the people, was proper one, and we hope to see you restore it, ‘You remember that one-half of the people have not been represented In the government for a Jong time” Mr. Sullivan assured the President that, “the Peopie of Maryland, from the mountains to the Seashore, are with Kim.” CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE LAW RE- LATING TO THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS— THE COMMISSIONERS DECLINE TO SUSPEND ITS, ENFORCEMENT. ‘The Commissioners yesterday received acom- munication from Mr. B. H. Warner, realestate agent,',in which he says: “Iam in receipt of a lettet front R. P. Dodge, assessor D. C., in which he. commands payment of license and fling of bond, In default of which he threatens to sue. 1 have had my bond executed for some time and check drawn for payment of the license, but delayed giving the matter atten- tion until a decision was arrived at in a suit brought by the District against T. E. Wagga- man. involving the very point. of objection which is urged by most of the delinquent brokers against paying their license. Mr. Waggaman Informs me that the delay in obtaining « decision Is the fault of your attor. ney. I know not how this is, but 1 suggest that you take measures to expedite the case and obtain a decision, which is asked by many real estate agents who are very much dissatis- fled with the enforcement of the construction of the law by the Commissioners, am perfectly food fer the payment of any amount that may found due. I suggest that no action be taken, which will compel me to appeal, adding cost to myself as well as to the District of Columbia. I ‘cheerfully comply with any decision made Mito insti Comalisioners, through tec tary ‘To this the Commissioners, through Secret Tindall, have replied: “The ‘Commissioners have no discretion. to permit, you or any other agent to carry on the usiness Of dealing in real estate without a Heense pending a decision in the Waggaman case. That case refers to a preceding license year, and the Cominissioners being bound to execiite the law until nullified by the courts, must take steps tosecure to the revenues of the District all leense fees falling due pending a future legal decision. Recovery of any mioney ald by real estate dealers through an unconstt- tutional or otherwise defective law would bea matter for Congress to direct. As your check for $25 uppears to have been placed In the hands of the assessor in theexpectation,on your part, that the Commissioners would comply with your requestfor a suspension of proceedings inst you, it is respectfully returned herewith, ‘The statement you make on behalf of Mr. Wag- guman that there has been remissness on the of the attorney for the District in bringing i case to trial, had not been heard of hitherto by the Commissioners, but it will be immedi- ately brought to the notice of that officer, ‘The Commissioners do not call in question your Apancial standing orresponsibility. ‘They find law 60 plain in Its terms that exception to its Provisions exeltes surprise, and it is thelr inden duty to enforce it.”” ‘The following additional real estate dealers have taken out thelr licenses and given bonds: ¥. 0 Holtzman, Dufty & Co, Walker & Wil- son, Charles H. Parker, John "T. Doyle, Jos. W. Herrill, James D. Maier, R.S.T. Leopold and. Charled8. Shreve. Monte ‘THE Usiox Veren4N Conrs Farr.—Last eve- ; the Union Vetetan Corps fair at Abner was visited by the members of the Inde- mt Order of Mechanics. The following ditional candidates have been put on the ‘board: For the G, A. R. un N. B. Fithien and L. H. Patierson; easy. ir, Miss Mageje Osmun; messengers’ watch, T- H. Simp: tara’ stick, A. Curet; silver butter dish, Mi 4,Casey; punch TF Wabty ale gry aut, jush Mra, Davis. Pena | TALK ABOUT THE OFFICES. MR. CARLISLE COMING To SEE ABOUT MR. THOMPSON. Speaker Carlisle was expected to arrive in Washington late this afternoon from his home in Covington, Ky. It was understood that his visit is connected with the question of an ap. Pointment fut ex-Congressman Thompson, of Kentucky. It was said that the President wanted to talk over the subject with the Speaker, with the view of satisfying him and r. Thompson also with such an appointment as the latter might feel disposed to accept, It will be remembered that Speaker Carlisle” was particularly axtous to have Mr. Thompson made revenue commissioner, a position that the President felt impelied to deny him, DON’? THINK PEARSON WILL STAY. Mr. Stevens, of New York, says he does not think Mr. Pearson will remain in the New York Post office,” ————_+e-_____ Soclety. Ex-President Arthur was entertained at din. ner last evening by Mrs. Richard Wallach, Eighteen covers were laid, and the company was made up of personal’ friends of the ex- President, Ex-Secretary Lincoln was given a dinner at Chamberlin’s last evening by Mr. George L. Dunlap, of Chicago. Gen, Sheridan, Gen, A Baird, Col. Sheridan, Col. Gregory, and Hon. Leopold Morse were present, The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Behrends was celebrated last evening at thelr residence, 1324 6th street, before a large assemblage of friends. Their eight children were present, and the marriage ceremony was re-performed by Rev. Samuel Domer, of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Mr. John W. Shaw and Mrs. Mack acting as groomsman and brides- matd. There were present, among others: Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Rawlings, Mr. and’ Mrs. Chas. Groff, Capt, and Mrs. George Breitbarth Mr. and Mrs, George Nutze. Mr. and Mrs. W. A! Ruess; and there were displayed handsome presents from Rev. Dr. Domer, Mr. and Mrs. . Scheldhelim and Miss Dorothea Scheldhelm, of Louisville, Ky.; Charles Heyberger & Bro., J W. Shaw, F. Freund, T. D. Singleton, T. Embrey, Mr.Lightner and Mr. MeCuteheon and Mrs. W. H. Bergman, Mrs. C, Bernard,’ M. and Mrs. Nutze, Mr. and’ Mrs. W. A. Ruess, F. Hugle, Mrs, Furmage, Mr. and Mrs, Groff, A very pretty double wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Smith, 1507 9th street, lastevening. Mrs. Lillie E. Smith, of this cits and Marcellus Allen, of Rockville, and Mis Emma J. Proctor, of this city, and ‘Charles EF. Barr, of Hagerstown, were’ the contracting parties, and the ceremony was conducted by 'y. Job A. Price, of Hamilne M. F, church. number of friends of the parties were present. The Harmony Circle gave a complimentary ball at the National Rifles’ armory last night. ‘There was a very large attendance and the scene was quite brilliant. ‘Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Evans.and Col. and Mrs, James Stevenson are now occupying their new residence, 1913 N street, having removed from. 1418 I street. Mrs. Eliza M. Morgan, wife of the late Senator E. D. Morgan, whose generous hospitalities when residing ‘here will be pleasantly remem- bered, died in New York yesterday afternoon, Inher seventy-fitth year. Since the death of het husband, In February, 1883, her decline has been marked, but having strong determination and 4 cheerful temperament, she repressed all outward expression of thisevén to her nearest friends, ———_+e+_____ District Government Affairs. CAPT. GREENE'S SUCCSSSOR. Capt. Frederick A. Mahan, of the engineer corps, who is to succeed Capt. F. V. Greene under Major Lydecker, as announced in last night’s Star, is a mative of New York, and about thirty-six years old. He was graduated from West Point in 1867, and assigned to the engineer corps as second lieutenant. He was ordered to Pittsburg, where he was engaged for six years as assistant to Major Merrill on the Davis island movable dam in the Ohio river. He was then sent to Europe to investigate sim: ilar works, and gained considerable Valuable information, In 1869 he was advanced to be a first Heutenant, and in 1581 was made a cap- tain upon his fourteen years’ ‘vice. He is the son of Dennis H. Mahan, professor of engineer- ing at the West Point academy for over torty years, Capt. Mahan is considered one of the most efficient officers in the service, and is the author of several works on engineering sub- jects. His brotierts @ commander in the navy. THE EX-COMMISSIONERS ACCOUNTS. The solicitor of the Treasury has returned to the first controller for settlement the transcript of the accounts of ex-District Commissioners: Phelps, Dent and Twining, under the provision ofthe District appropriation bill, authorizing the first controller to adjust and settle equita- bly these accounts, allowing all payments made for expenses incurred ingood faith for the bene- fit of the District MISCELLANEOUS, A petition has been received by the Commis- sioners from property holders on H street, be- tween 3d 41, streets south west, asking for a side walk on that street, for an extension of the water main and improved sewe1 The health officer invites attenti toan ob- structed sewer on east side of 14th street, be- tween 8 and T streets northwest, and toa filthy sewer trap on the northwest corner Dunbarton avenue and 3d street northwest. BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Entwisle: Gustave 0. Keen, erect a two-story dwelling Gth, between Fand G southwest: $1,600. KE. Hergeshelmer, repair frame $C street southeast; $160. Johnston & Hornblower, erect two brick dwellings Rhode Island avenue, between 17th and 18th streets northwest; $15, ». . Menke, repair brick 603 4th street northwest; $100. Dr. A. Bald- win, repair frame 439 Washington street; $100. M. Menke, erect two two-story and basement dwellings 4th street, between F and G streets northwest; 33,000. .. P. Fardon, erect aframe dwelling Coe evenues $200, J. F. San- ner, erect two t ry and basement dwell- ings I between 20th and 2ist streets north- West; $9,000. ee An Unsuceessful Swindler. AN ATTEMPT TO PASS A CHECK FORGED IN THE NAME OF A WASHINGTON FIRM. A man, supposed to be “Jack” Strauss, a New York confidence operator, made an unsuccess- fulattempt yesterday to defraud C. J. Rochat, a Jeweler on Montgomery street, Jersey city, by using the name of Washington merchants. He went to Mr. Rochat’s store after a registered letter which had been sent there, addressed to Samuel D. Pollard, which he said was his name. After reading the’letter he handed {t to-Mr. Rochat. It was dated “Georgetown, Washin * and said: “y sly mention 1 carefully sele pa migh 5 try Mr. G. Kochut, at No. 7 Montgomery street, Jer. 87, City, Huelosea’ you will ‘and “cheek: $1,580, r 0.” The letter was signed “HJ. Em- mons,” ‘The check was signed “Emmons, Smith & Go.” Pollard, as soon as Mr. Rochat returned the letter, sald he had some purchases to make in New York and asked Mr. hat if he would cash the check. Mr. Rochat said he would take the Sep o bis bank for Se pes Pollard agreed to that arrangement and went away. Instead ot going to the bank Mr. Rochat went to the Western Union Telegraph office and tele- graphed to Emmons, Smith & Co., asking if the check was good. He then returned to the store, where Pollard was selecting some Jewelry. An answer caine pronouncing the chéck a forgery. ‘The jeweler summoned a policeman and Pol- lard Was arrested. At the police station he said his name was George Johnson. Several pawn tickets for jewelry were found upon him. Emmons, Smith & Co. are the proprietors of the Boston Variety Store, on Market space. As one of the commercial ‘directories gives thelr addressas West Washington, it is supposed the swindler got from that directory the idea of dating his letter from Georgetown. The detec- tives here have been on the lookout for Strauss alias alias Marks, alias G. H. Morse, Telegrams to The Star. THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN DIFFICULTIES. ENGLISH PAPERS FOR WAR. GEN. GRANT SPENDS A SLEEP- LESS NIGHT. “The Thunderer™ for War. RUSSIA MUST GIVE WAY ENGLAND Wl ANISTAN OB r. Loxpon, March 27. Disraeli called out the Derby retired from the ministry. id his exper unique, The risks of @ rupture with Ru how are greater than th ezar's forces ure almost att Farl Derby's sion, it 4s now clear that such a pol safe’as It would be a would alienate the Afchans « es oF ail the pe reality averting war, which would only be post- at most for three years. 3 oniy benefit Russia, to the detriment of Ex land. Whatever frontier shall be tra must protect the Afghans, the power of Russia to Wwe convince her that It will not be to her ad- vantage to do so, A compromise in th State of affairs would be represe vietory, and would produce opposite eon- Afghan minds, We are persuaded that if Russia, reckoning upon a want of spirit and ina lequate re in England, ts preparing herself for war, it will be in order for her to test th cohesion of her vast © the dreams of her ambitious statesmen and sole dlers to a cruel endinj The Standard savs: It will be alw pvoke a quarrel Russian and strength'of the pire, which will bring “We appear to be on the verge of what is likely to draw into its vortex the whole civilized world. There is no tenden ng, but a firm national convict there must be an end of yielding. might tend to peace. regret If Russia should allow the whole fabrie of government, flaance Negotiations wuld he a matter of nd society to tall tothe thing less is ex. sot their rulers, England ‘and of the whole world will be bre THE WAR PREPARATIONS, Farl Granville had an audi queen at Windsor Pected that at present class will be calied out, with cient militia. The war ship Me: supplied with two first-class torpedo boats and 000 picked, emf itary ‘authorities state that a force of 20,000 men could be dispatched trom England within a fortnight. contract was concluded with a ‘Tyne mer- chant to-day to carry 12,000 tons of coal to Cronstadt during the season, with the option of delivery at Copenhagen or Aarhuus, in the event of a war with Russia, Great preparations are being made at Alder- Shot for the reception of the army reserve forees and the militia called out by the queen's Quarters are ready at Chath greatest activity epartment in hastenin of vessels ordered fe Extra hands are It the available quarters at Chelse the ordnance ‘out for service contracts for 100,000 uniforms, N ENGLISH ULTIMATUM. that a proposal partaking of the nature ofan ultimate the government t Fiwas requested at the s the Russian’ government should senda th Downing street not later The governme: did not ti Jet the best man win,” but beard Crutehett aig, {Don’t lot in get aray with you,” " Prom Ws time the note was sen u swer that would re: ENTHUSIASM AMONG THE PROPLE. The queen's message of yesterday has been received by the country ‘The enthusiasin ts especially 1 various military stations throughout the king- dom, Everywhere efforts are being made to tthe barracks ready for the ave arms and accoutrements at hand with Inmense stories of arms. London are ready at thissamo~ They can be distributed at any moment when they are required. The war feeling is strong among. the reserves and of them had already joined the guards before theorders summoning them to service had been received. WANTS RUSSIA To SEIZE HERAT. —Capt. Abkunott, the gov serves and to at the tower of ment to bevissued. bruise on his head, raising ls right ha Parts, March isa God, I'll drive thi other chiefs'to petition Russia for an inan interview to-ds seize Herat before Engiand could get an oppor- Russia would never have a betier chance for securing Herat than the pre- a, The Order of the Iron Hall. BALTIMORE, March of the Order of the Iron Hall bas been in secret session in this city for several days, and is now ‘The order pumbers six ‘The order Is re- Russia should tunity to fortify it, hear an adjournment. thousand in the United States. ported to be in a healthful condition finan- me of $15,000 a nefits, during its four 0, and has a reserve fund of ——— Stabbed Himseit Tt has an inc existence, $250, ifteen Times, saloon Keeper on. tt selling liquor to a citiz killed by a train while intoxicated, stabbed breast yesterday, himself ‘fiftee: Physiclaus thin a Perished in the Snow. SIX INDIANS FOUND DEAD IX TI ‘THE MICHIGAD Capriac, Mici., March men, who were coming found an Indian camp on Pine ri southwestern part of this county, one Indian girl as the survivor of & four days with- out food. The woodsinen took her to the nearest settlement, and buried the oth ‘Two woods- here “On showshoes, party of seven, six bodies in wandering band them to huntand they were tov exhausted to Fatal Fire in a Poorhonse. INDIANAPoLIs, IxD., March poor house burned yesterda: th of Jobn Tinsd.ale, an insau who set the building on fire, surance, $1,006 Murder in New Orleans. , March 27.—Charles Ander son, of Cincingati, wounded last night by Charies 4 Crystal Springs, Baia Loss, $3,000; in- iss. in a house Of lil-fame on pe Absurd Talk of Fenian Activity. A REPORT THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO AID ‘THE NORTHWESTERN: that the Feniai ganization in the northwest are making active attempts to aid the Riel sition to the Dominion leged emissary of the Chi- cago brotherhood is here, and ts sald to be mak- ing arrangements for receiving and storing arms and ammunits raiders in their op} government, WILarncTox, made by the naval ‘that frauds are practi stores of this city is indignantly denied by the manage! luce exchange. tary was Instructed to write immediately + March 27.—The ‘atdres trade ot New York jealers in uaval who is su; to be the patty arrested in Jer- sey City. He is wanted here on a charge of passing bogus checks about ten days ago, and ‘also for obtaining @ diamond ring from a girl, which he pawned for $10., ‘The officers wers be. fore the grand Jury in the latter ease on Wed- A FRIENDLY Surt.—District Attorney Worth- ington yestel States against Wm. T. copy of the New York resolution, an as recelved a meeti e excl beld to take faction. © = ‘Chesapeake and Obto ‘Mp., March 27—The ice in the Obio canal is fosccancner Sea From Wall Street To-day. New Yor«, March 27.—The stock market Hi General Foreign News. BIRTHDAY GIFTS YOR BISMARCK. BERLIN, March 27.—Among the ‘ifts to be presented to Prince Bismarck Weaneatar is a inasterplece of German contributed by the city of Munich, It of a solid «ilver table service,richly embelll with enamel. The ift of Franconia consiste: & complete assortment of all the wines duced from grapes grown in that province, AMPKICAN KISHOPS NOMINATED. Rowe, March 2 —The to-day, at @ -| secret consistory, nominated several bishops, te sees in America and elsewhere, and delivered @ short allocation, —_—»—___ Gen. Grant Gets Little Sleep. HE IS RESTLESS AND UNEASY, AND WALKS TRH, FLOOR ALL NIGHT. New Yorx, March 27.—Col. Fre@. Grant np all night last night and mill 8 oelook rmorning'with bite fatter, the geeral, and | Chet hour the latter did ‘not sleep. He paced ap and down the room all the timesnd Was mast This morning he slept « ttle was able t) partake of his usual Gen. Grant was not feeling very badly ap looked well to-day. During the morning Col, ant read some of the testimony taken yesier: the general, and the latter made some tions in It “The general will revise bie mony befare it is sent down t court to be read and placed in evidence, —— ‘The French Reverse at Dong Dong, THY PARIS PRESS SEVERELY CONDEMN FERRETS CHINESE POLICY. ‘All the morning newsfime ‘recontain articles on the French reverse ab tong Dong. A few of the editorials severe! criticize the government for tts dilatoriness nding reinforcements to Tonguln, but fhe every warm in thelr denunciation i M. Rochefort his newspaper, the Jntren= ate in the chamber of depu- on the interpellation pon the Franco-Chinese war, concindes With the jollowing wordat sun the ministers and inveie ae Two Meu Killed and Several Injared. MontTreL Vr. March 27.—The steam ler in the the Groton Pond Lumber in Groton, exploded last night, killing to and ig several others, some of ; ill-was nearly demolished. A. z ne as dispatched from here to ry doctors and help t the scene of the is risis in Moscow. Aspatehes from Mi jal crinis exists in then vs five of the gar importing firms Their Habit kregate 16,000, er 810,000,000. The government and private bankers are concerting Measures 1 avert the spreading of the failures and panig, PHILLIPS DEFENSE. The Threats Made by Shober—Testie mony Taken To-day, This morning, the trial of Wm. HL Phillipe for the killing of James F. Shober, was resumed in the Criminal Court. The pistol, a nickel plated flveshooter of small callber, was admit ted as the weapon with which the shooting was done. The defense called Matthew Maloney, who testified that he saw Shober at Hoy’s saloon om the night of October 13th. He refused to ari wanted to keep sober, as he was he Post composing room to 80 ae-— ab—” Later Shober came back and sald Phillips «track him with a “black Jack.” Mr. Purcell was going to Pittsburg, aud asked She= ber togo, but he declined, saying he wanted to fix Phillips before he lett town, next after- noon witness saw Shober and others on J son's bank corner. They were talking of fight the night before, Some write A.NOTE TO PHILLIPS, and he wrote the following: “Mr. Phillips, you will meet me down stairs, We will go to the White lot and have itout. Itis to your inter est.” He wanted witness to take the nota, but he refused. Something was said as to Pus refusing tofight and Shober said, “When ‘omes down 1’ force him to and if pulls anything I'll puta knife through lim. Withess'communtcated this to Phitiipe. ‘THE MEETING OF SHOBER AND PHILLIPS, After Phillips got through his work they star ed down. When Shober saw Phillips headvanoed on him,saying, “I want tosee you.” He had ia right hand in his pocket, and with bis left beckoned Phillips. The'latter warned him at least three times, then pulled the pistol fined. Phillips was recarded a« a peaceable saat and Sh per had a bad reputation, ‘On cross examination witness sald that he ar the remark, “have @ fair ightemd ess did not take considerable interest. in . “There wus,” said Mr. W. ion raised for the defense?” ‘answered the witness, nd you contributed 2” “No, sir,” said the witness. Mr. Crutchett recalled:—Witness had been, ini! several times to see prisuners; aw. ‘“sifOien's pRamarro Tamxar. John P, Purcell corroborated the Witness @s to seeing Shober in Hoy's saloon, Witness said Shober took @ cigar and said he was going to the Post. He returned with and. getting on his knoe: he said: “As true as there in his heart,” or “up to Witness could not say that Shober had anything in-his hand. Shober was to with witness to Pittsburg, but he would not ee, to shooting it, was almost 40 minutes, wie the hilt.” saying he was golug to got even with the —< tation of Sober for pesos Phillips, . witness sald that Mary Robert Hoy testified that Shober, on the night, of October 18th last, said of Phillips that could. whip the litte ——--—— with his mange tied behind him, Phillips had been sick for some time. James Carroll testified to the good of Phtitips, and the bad te ution of ebober. On crosoxanination witness suid ster Pane lips received the note, and when were ving down stairs, he heard Lacey say he hw ‘Ar. John Mera testified that Shober came #9 his house In October 14th, and wanted to hillips, Witness told him he was Shober wanted to go to Phillips’ room, but be would not let him. Adrian M. Jones testified to the good. tion of Phillips and bad reputation of Witness was In the Jost office when the. occurred. Knew that Shober said he bad. the guts out of 4 man in Baltimore; that be served six months for cutting @ wian; witness pald Shober's tin in the Police Court for as saulting a boot-black. ‘On cross-examination witness said that She ber claimed to have cut a fireman in Baltimore for striking him with # trumpet; witness did not know of the cutting affairs except from what Shober suid. AN ISHMAELITR, Herbert J. Browne, night editor of the Post, testified that Shober was asort of Ishmeelite, Eugene Moore testified that about the time the note was sent by Shoberhe said he would lie in Jail or bang for It, At this point the defense announced the casp closed, and a recess was taken to one o'clock, Tue EVIDENCE ALL Ix. J. Frank Maguire, superintendent of the Poa building, was called In rebuttal, and said he never heard a complaint about Shober except e night before the shooting. oar ‘crueett waa recalled ia seid Jost a5 vive shootlng Phillipe w hot use w cane that day, never urged ty ‘his closed the evidence. ADJOURNED TILL MONDAY, After several prayers had been acted on the trial was adjourned to Monday. pecechnstioseccrctiode Rolicitor Neal Resigns, ‘BE GOES OUT WISHING THE ADMINISTRATION GOOD LUCK. Hon. Henry 8. Neal, solicitor of the Treasury, with today resigned his office, “in the wishes of the President of the United States.” The resignation is to take effect upon the appointment and qualification of his sug cessor. In his letter of resignation to A\ General Garland Mr. Neal says since charge of the office last July he discnargedl its duties falthfully and to the best of his ty, having in view but one object, the in every respect of the best Interests: firermment, He invites the clowest ay i s official acts and the condition of his: | of Jas, Hord for murder, whlch was come oe Ae ie one TALLORS AND cLoTHrERs, | Bus ne! rs veommenting. upon ‘and | anki some of the redenoved teller ot cane Seer | Mlenced on Wednesday in the county Court at — SALES. Warranted and guaranteed to giveantistio: | (€25 Penneytvania Avena.” | eri The jAeoclated Bros repurigoC ihe | ago are ull habging on as a Warrenton, Va. resulted yesterday ‘in the ac: ‘Phe tats ar Hom. Send for itiustrated circular to Rien geciasatinn piven ton Gram ecnar ianecbtate are dcvine tele he cae ee ee Paittery: last summer at the Fan- ‘the result H. D. Ba dateaer asia Waid oa eens | ibe geavaenjennat ces ear | Soke ener Sme 2 pens sae WYCKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT. ARE an marten, avenve. |" Hillof Coloradg, chairman ‘of the Senate | main. Most of the Post office a5 reel Jrgut to a tore nour te camp and there Bo whenever + WASHINGTON OFFICE-CORNER EIGHTH AND SPRING Goops Byam, according (0 the: teste doubt, RECEIVED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION insult aoe posite FeTREETS. mhl¢-Sm roe the left breast. LEADING TAU MEHINGTON OF lose Tey and the mbi1 1111 Pennsylvania avenue Tppimens ‘Of the 2d regi- Vues Orncus Co 2 1906 F STREET HORTHWEST ‘ALKER'S. 206 10TH ST. X.W.—25 ‘Building paper in stock, Tar ‘Rooting Carpet tining, Tis Lining. plaster, pitch, tar, i Fi i