Evening Star Newspaper, March 28, 1885, Page 1

wee aD ate THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Worthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't, ‘THR EVENING STAR ts served to subscribers in the ety Dy carriers. on their own acrount. at 10 cents Der ies at the counter, 2 repaid—50 cents a Tue WEEKLY Stan— published on Friday—$1 = The yenr, postage prepaid. fa All mail subseriy Bo paper sent longer th: Rates of advertising n 50 cents, s must be paid in advance; vis paid for. * known on application. ening Star, Vo. 66—No. 9,958. WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1885. TWO CENTS. ced to members. Loans are : pays the biggest interest to um On payments in ad- van ‘The fourth series is now open, and shares are being tak: ry month Deck dues. on WEDNESDAY EVENIN st. president. . Vice president, fi r ( 4 7 9f Columbia, for the ele: held at the National Metre DAY, April 8, 18! P ALFRED W00 Glover Building, 1419 F st, Pr 08 7:30 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. W. He « Washinston, D.C. | bath school ani quarterly review at Deposit Accounts ct to check at sight, received | co from Firms, ¢ and Individuals, me 6 per cents, due 1591; 6 percents, Washingten Gas Light * Line Railroad St ock Columbia mpany Stock, and other good secur- a Preaching ix Preaching at 11 a.m Fou can juin at aby time without having to pay any | (>=, WAUGH M. © CHURCH, CO: i< —- A (Capitol Hill). pointed, presiding elder, J. CEN Stinday school te ve Services Tomorrow at 11 am. and Bh ii Warps, D.D. . All weleome. ESTE ‘6th st. sts. n.e.. ».. at 11 am.: public review some. M. E. CHURC st—Stinday school, # nd 730 p. Prayer Meeting en's, Jessons at 7.30 p.m. Beatsall free. Washington News and Gossip, m. by, the ‘pastoi ‘The net NDREE REL of the closing qu it 1 (Sa 0 o'clock, and at 8 p.m. o ON iM remain in cha Capitol st., near B. free. Sunday: school at another w NEW JERUSALE, FNTRAL UNION MISSION, 900 services every, night at on Sunday. Dally noon- to 1. Mr. Geo. A. Hiri CHURCH, NORTH rvice at 11 a.m, Seats Doctrinal class at one of worship. Social meeting st Mrs. McCaR- s G “Let everybody coin NEW EASTE i = (cal orn ties he mo: => _GosPeL OT falin the city the cartuutiog | (ESS "cal on neranee M.¥. Church, 34 Library, 1749 Pennsy sud A sts. n. ¢. (Capitol Hill), ‘To-morrow, (Sunday), mh2eo YL.HUNTER | st3pm., by Mrs. Crara L. Roacu, President of the = C.'T. U., of this city, and other Interesting speak- ite => RYLAND M. EL = ‘and D sts. s.w. THE TABER S..W. Services at esday evening at 7: ersalist),13th and Stinday school at #45 a. CHURCH OF * CHURCH, COR. 10TH aching at'21 am. and y. H. CHAPMAN. "Sab- 9am. All wel- Ite CLE, 9TH AND B 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ineeting Meee R FATHE Re” (ONT Lsts.—Rev. ALE: ST, <a ee WAL will adminis PARE’ firmatic uct In St: John’s C »wn, O1 , March 29th, at 11 o'clock. The two important questions before us to-day, in| It day, Mar ON a LINDSAY, Rector. 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 Detter than last year. Sales for January and February show quite an increase over last year, while March ‘opens with a brisk demand for all grades, especially in finer qualities and hard woods. OS sicar i<erytin '4¥y and C sts, Rev. E. Pastor.—Preachin ‘Vesper services, GOSPEL TEMPERANCE SUN DA Regular session at 3 p.m. and her place, up. | Additions to the soul alway A ME LIT. non-sectarian), No. 203 I st. n. Let every scholar be in his a8 the new roll can be properly made unday at liam. and 7:30 p.m: p.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. 1t of teachers aud scholars i HURCH, COR. HUNTLEY, D.D., D. Hardly had we made known onr intentions of fur- nishing all the Wood Material necossary to the con- struction of a house, “which includes Frames, Sash. Doors, Blinds, ete,” in any kind of finish, from Pine to Mahogany, before we had a number of orders, which vi day, Wednesday and Friday at liam. Ever (Re EoTHER PLACE MEMORIALCHURCH, Pastor, J. G. Buti ‘Pass! ‘ice 11 a.m. and 7:30 mm. to-morrow. M¢ ursday at 7:45 rybody welcome. "LEB.—Passion week ser nday, Tues- pm. and Good when completed, we will classin 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. di In order to meet the incoming wants, and be able to supply our customers with Dry Stock, which is always preferable to new cut lumber, we piled last fall a num- ber of cargoes of Virginia, Georgia and Florida Pine Joists, Boards, Flooring, etc., which we offer at less than the current prices. In making the above induce- ments we mean they shall prove advantageous to you not in one transaction alone, but in all you may have with ns. Si toy me ing by the ol @ sts.—Preacl and 7:30 p.m. by the past F the evening sermon: the False.” Pra; mee of Good Friday, at 7: afternoon a Free Gi service of sons tend this meeting and bring a friend with you. geting: 9:30 - am. ‘The Life of St. Paul WESLEY CHAPEL, CORNER OF 5TH and F sts. n.w.—9:15 am, m., Sunday in Pictures.” 11 ‘or, Rev. RICHABD NORRIS; 3 p.m., Sui jospel meeting: 7:30 ‘ing Thursday evening. eachers’ prayer review service, a.m.. preach: schoo! ‘ser- 30 p.m., revi a ae hing tor, abject ver mi ‘Special services will be Me by the M ‘DRY M. © CHURCH, 14tx AND 1a m. eeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. loody choir. ‘To-morrow ‘at 1 Rev. Dr. H. R. NaYLon, “The True and ‘Come and at- ite 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 fs our mode ENGLISH MISSION (GERMAN) RI ‘Ytormed Church.—Se1 ices of securing it. We guarantee you Good Stock, Work, Satisfaction and Money Saved. - at 1] a. m. by Rev. Sam’'L Wit, MCLEAN & 8058 appointed Prest ing Fld r; at 13th and B streets northwest, 8. K. Cox, D. D. janday mhi6 Branch: 14th, B and C sts. n.w. A CARD.—AS THE BU. approaching there will be of Household Furniture and Pei upon the market, either as stor a est ing such accommodation that my ities for the disposition of goods at public sale are . snd my storaze departments are ample GEy. Love feast at mem after prayer meeting. welcome at all the services MT. V. lally invited. RNON_ PLACE M. EF, CHURCH south. corner of §th and K sts. Pt Rovexns, | Sehcol, 9:30 a, m. Preaching ., the newly he Pastor, Rev. “rhe by : 3 iding Elder. Dr. REILEY, Ts. Quarterly tH CAPITOL ‘orth Capitol and K sts.—Preaching p.m. by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Hae Pm.,at which the new Pre- woilld like to meet all the ‘conference on Thursday night, Sunday School, 9:00 M. E. CHURCH, am. All a unsur} and secure in every particular. GOSPEL THOMAS DOWLING, ‘will be held at 1630 mhi10-Im ith st. and Pennsylvaniaavenue. | Hall, former = g’elock. Dr. f. W. H. Tucker will lead (Re S20 s sire, TN ing. Prot public are TEMPERANCE MEETING rly Clabaugh Hall) Sunday afternoon, 3:3 . W. W. GRANOEE will, nadress the taser, invited Bring Gospel Hymns, 14th street (Jonadab the singing. ‘The tt PLUMBING, TINNING. FURNACES, RANGES, LATROBES, (ee FLETCHER ACE CHURCH, COR NEW ESTIMATES GIVE = Tree eee end at Preaching @as ‘TURES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES, _ W. H. Laney; 00d - bay * 2 plaze, will hold a Tem; perance meeting. there Wall be 409 NINTH STREET RTH WEST. a @ church, a Pink T T nia | Party forthe beneit ofthe school tabiatares” aas THE INAUGURAL VASE UNION M. & CHURCH, REV. CHA: Fickle 'W. Baxpwrs, Pastor Morning sermon it 1m the decoration of the | o'clock “Crist W ‘Over Jerussiem.* Evening, by Gen. Meigs for new | 70, to “Young, “Men!” “Sunday School 8s. Pp anes leslonary Meeting 4 B; Ee Selim ‘MES. BROWN (COLORED) ‘will give her highiy | recommended Medi- cated Flectnic and Steu: treatment, hs. Also, M: etic at 305 Missouri ave. n.w. inr2-Im* 3, 1311 E STREET, rant ear National theater. which isine, just with pitt breakfast, 65¢. ‘The French Restan: day, 10: testa, Decor collection. vices To-1 SPIRITUALISM sary <t8, recitations, music; —37TH ANNIVER- ; To-morrow and Monday night (Sin- 0 and 7220), Land 7st n.wlactares, GLapINe and others. de® S. Dox, Pastor. week ST. PAUL'S ENGLISH LUTHERAN Church, corner 11th and H sts. n.w.—Ser- ¥ o-morrow (Palm oe at 1] am. and 7:30 . Tm. also vening dur! wel . fee movers even ng the week at 7 services.= led, \. ‘fast, Dinner, 75c. By bill of fare a spe- in every respect for ladies and en. GUS. BROCHE, Ex-Chief Cook at the White House, Proprietoi ‘Will accommodate 50 gentlemen for the Dedication and Inauguration with room and board. mh2-Im ROGINSEI @ LEWIS, THE WELL r o FOURTH STRI southeast, rape mseting, EET M. E. Rev. M. F. B. Ric! lock a.m. Sunday school at the church preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 people's meeting invited. ‘m. Mission er Bin. Allare cordisliy known Sign Painters and Glaziers, are at 903 D street northwest. Telephone call, 379-3. All orders promptly attend ocl3-Om— THE ATTEN IN OF VISITORS AND Residents is particularly called to PHOS- Hymnal and Consolidated Gospe ing service. | Sunday school at 9:30 Prayer meeting Wednesday DUNBARTON AVENUE MECH Z Presa TBO ing To-morrow at 11 a.m. and 7: w. evening. MCKENNEY. 1 Hymns to the event sm.and 2:30 p.m. NITZ, the Bew and popular Brain and Nerve Tonic and d against Malaria. For sale areated by the giass or in bottles by W. C. MILBURN, Sole 1n- and Manufacturer, 1429 P; ‘GLOBES ¥ GLOBES AND ORNAMENTS. Largest Stock of GAS FIXTURES, &c. INAUGURATION GLOBES ou hand Call and ex- am., mornin; CONGREGATIONAL ir, Rev. 8. M. NEWMAN, ‘and at 7:30 in the evening. “at 3 Mr. ‘Bischoff's choir. (—THE preach in Sabbath school and Bible classes at 9:30 am, ‘CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, REV. ge. IRVING McELRoy priest in charge.—Ser- dices Sunday, March 29, 8 .m-. Holy Communion; 11 ig prayer and sermon, Rev. T D. Prrrs cher; 3:45 p. m., evening prayer and address to EF. BROOKS, Ehuldren; 7:80 fuam., evening prayer, administration ot ma 531 15th st | the rite of Coutirmiation, and sermon Dy thie HE. heer We. Paxkt, D.D., Bishop of the diocese. e six W omass Excraxer, 1509 H Stxxer Noxtawsst, WOULD CALL ECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR SEWING DEPARTMENT. ‘They are now prepared to take orders for all kinds jose to be confirmed: the rest of the seats free. It [== SS0OND BAPTIST CHURCH, of 4th st. and Virginia ave. s.é, EDMOND Preaching To-morrow at 11 a. m. ‘mee! and 7:25 p.m. Prayer day evening at 7:30 p.m. 2 SWEM, pastor. CORNER ting Thurs- it of sewing—Children’s clothing, Ladies’ Underwear, @c._Repairing also neatly done. mh28-3w,1p GOS MEDICINE IS LIQUID DIAMOND Ss Food will cure die back terrapin Body and Brain F ase. great tonic willstrengthen and prevent disease. <> ALL SOULS’ (UNIT: corner 14th and L SHIPPEN, pastor.—Sunday sch ing service at 11. Vespers at ‘ARIAN) CHURCH, sis, Rev. Rusa R’ 1 at 8:30 a.m. Morn- G For coughs. colds and lung disease it Is unequaled. | UJ Storr & CROMWELL, Washington Gases, pastor. we Gialiy Invited. Fr CONTEMPLATING BUILDING, CALL ON _ HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 NINTH STREET, CALVARY BAPTIS ner Sth and H sts. n.w.—Rev. S, Preaching 1i a m. and 7:30 Sunday school 9:30 a m. All cor- CHURCH, COR- AMUEL H. Pp. It THE MOODY CHOIR WILL RENDER aService of Gospel Song at the Foundry M. FE, Church, 14th and G sts. n.w., To-morrow. (Sunday), at 3:30 p.m. The public are invited to attend. _ It! OR, THE MOODY IR WILL MEET FOR ferezilifal PLUMBING and FURNACE work, and | >a, Rehearsal &c. THIS Peed Preis % oms of the Y. M.C.A., examine their WOOD MANTELS, TILES and FIRE- | New York ave. A full attendance is ‘urged, 28 busi- hess of importance will be presented. 1, PLACE FITTINGS, and you will find their stock ex- tensive and artistically selected and arranged, with Prices much less than New York. 27 Laos, Arrestios: q SPECIAL Ue er aad Fince Charen, TUESDAY Cleveland is expected to be prese! Rey. Di rand Temperance Mass Mi NOTIC! E—REV. DR RART- rf. RRILEY will a eeting at Mount Vernon EVENING NEXT. “Miss nt it FIFTEENTH STREET PRESB AN (Gren en rae yoRD, Librarian Lib awe of Coni will deliver ‘his I LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GooDs | Of Congress. wll deliver ‘is lecture MCLLE M. J. PRANDI, teat ladon SPOFFORD, a lecture on “Popular it ar Mas M. J. Hunr'’s, 1309 F Street. GRAY SHADES! 3 RHEA WAVES! SHINGLED BANGS 2 styles never need he in the hairdressers’ hands. Hair di in order by plai: iy Lressed 2-2 aaa standing. By anding. By sti DAY, M: All Master Mi rect, Georgeto larch 29th, at 12 o'clock, to attend of our late Brother, James A. Gunes = 2 THE MEMBERS (ee THE OF HORROM LODGE, ‘Sheane hall, on 28th are requested to meet at 3 wn, D.C., SUN- eral lasons are in use re invited that are in good W. W. W. MASTER. Georce Srravsy, 607 SEVENTH STREET. e SPFCIAL NOTICE.—THERE veeting of the (S85, for the purpose of nsuing Fear WILL 'a meeting of the Stockholders of the Goluaa. bia Fire Insurance Company of the Dis bin at the Company's new office in the Kellogg Bulld- in 1416 F st.n.w..on MONDAY, Agtil Oth, i . electing nine Directors for the Pollawill be opened at 12 m. and close at 2 ‘Transfer books cfosed on thi — BE of Colam- ni electior MY STOCK OFSPRING OVERCOATS IS READY, |“ mhvs-7t HK. WILLARD, Seerstary, BUT WE ARE NOT THROU WOODRUFF'S | FILE-HOLDERS, FOR BY SEVERAL WEEKS, ‘ling Business and Oficial paper actly WISH TO BUY HEAVY CLOTHING YOU WILL | and conveniently for reference. They bave beens FIND AT OUR PRICES TO BE A GOOD INVEST- | Versnily ad by the government, and are fast be- MENT FOR NEXT WINTER. THERE IS aL- WAYS 41 THIS SEASON AN ACTIVE DEMAND FOR TROUSEES OF HEAVY AND MEDIUM WEIGHT, AND WE ARE READY WITH THE FINEST ASSORTMENT WE HAVE EVER goming the Standard Document File of-the ‘They are made of various sizes, and can be placed ofdinary shelving. | They are also put up in Cabinets contai ing any desired num Office and fanufactory: 637 and 639 Massachusetts ave. n.w., near to 7th, abd through to K st. mb23-1m Country. on SHOWN. PRICES RANGE FROM $3.50 TO 3% PER PAIR OUR GRADES AT $4, 8 AND $6 ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR ANY ONE. GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE-PRICE CLOTHIER, mls 607 Seventh Street. DUFFY & CO. RESPECTFULL ¥ nounce to thelr friends and thi a, os have opened an office at n of all branches of business 1 public that 607 7th st. for the trans- relating to es ‘atten- 20 =>. PERSONS HOLDING MY DUE BILLS for Pun-Electrie Telephone Stock, are re- nested to transmit the same to me and receive in lieu thereof the Company's ce: m26-3t* 26-3 H. McNEILL, OFFICE OF THE PNEUMATIC GUN Fro T ¥ Room 39, Corcoran Balding. Wash >. _ — E Mareh 24th, seb A meeting of the rool a .. Santon avaroat a wat EVERGREEN, SMALL FRUITS, &. | SV CLOCK P-ML, for the purpose of ing tans Pyriant business. By direction of a majority of the SHADE TREES, —— ae TRAVELER'S CREDITS ISSUED. SHRUBS, OSs Aint here in Europe Cable ROSES, @c. | transfers to al! ia points, Bills of exchange, SVERYTHING IN THE TREE, PLANT OR SEED | foreign and ng LEWIS JOHNSON & CO,, Bank LINES ave.and Tou st, ar m25-10¢ Penn JOHN SAUL's, 621 7TH, OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE. bl 7-00,ts0r GovERNMENT ReEcEyPTs To-pay.—Internal revenue, $281,571; customs, $541,859. THE WacHuseTT READY.—Commander Ma- han, of the United States steamer Wachusett, telegraphed from Panama yesterday: “Affairs quieted. Ready for sea.” No PENSION CasSE3 MADE SPECLAL.—Gen. Black, the new commissioner of pensions, has ssued an order directing that no claims be made special; that fs, taken out of their order—for ex- edition unless such reasons are shown in writ- ing as will, in the judgmentof the commissioner, warrant such action, The mere statements o claimants themselves, uncorroborated by those Of disinterested persons, will not be deemed sufficient to warrant such special action.” THE ARMY MEDICAL MusEUM BUurILpINe.— It has been decided to begin the construction of the new army medical museum building on the Smithsonian reservation on the northwest corner of 7th and south B streets. It will be two. story and basement, in the form of three sides of asquare, with the view of completing the square in the future, The upper rooms will be used for the library of the medical museum, and the ground floor will be occupied by the working force on the medical record of the surgeon gene- ral’s office, For Firty-SeveEN YEARS.—Lindsey Muse, the veteran door keeper for the Secretary of the Navy, has served in that capacity for fifty-seven years, instead of fifty-three. He was appointed under President Adams’ administration. War DEPARTMENT CHANGES.—J. S, Bolway, formerly clerk in the Executive Mansion, has been transferred to class one, adjutant general's office, under amended civil service rule No. 2! John'T. Smith, promoted to class one, A. G. Geo. W. Weed, promoted to class one, 8. G. and Chas. M. Kalloch to class two, 8. &. 0. AMONG THE PRESIDENT’S CALLERS to-day were Secretaries Whitney and Endicott, Minis- ters McLane and Pendleton, Senators Bowen, Cockrell, Harris, Voorhees and ex-Secretary Thompson, Gibson, and ex-Senator Jonaa, Maxey and friends, Kenna and friends, George, and Judge Selden 8. Wright, of Cal.,and Eustis, Representatives Caldwell, Daniel and friends’ and Wheeler, L. Bradford’ Prince, late chief Jus- tice of New Mexico; P. B. Reed, mayor of Louis- ville, and B. W. Jenkins and A.T. Smith, ex- Attomey General (N. ¥.) Schoonmaker ‘and wife, of Kingston; Chas. W. Dayton, New York, and Judge E. L, Fursman and son, of Troy, N.Y. THE FoyRTH-Ciass Post OFrFIces.—There are about 49,000 fourth-class post offices in the country, and the incumbents are appointed by the Postmaster General, without confirmation by the Senate. The presidential offices number about 2,000, and the policy is to make changes in these offices as the commissions expire. If the Postmaster General concludes to consider changes in the fourth-class offices his time will be pretty well occupied for the next few months. There are about 5,000 offices which elther are now vacant or there are applications on file for the appointment of new men, How Army NEws WILL BE GIVEN OvT.— Secretary Endicott has directed that all news for the press concerning the business of the Wardepartment shall be given out through his chief clerk and private secretary. SECRETARY ENDICOTT, accompanied by Mrs. Endicott, left Washington this afternoon for his home in Salem to arrange his private busi- ness matters preparatory to taking up his resi- dence in this city permanently. “Chey will be gone for a week, Mr. KEENAN’S NEW EMPLOYMENT.—Mr. Henry F. Keenan, the supposed author of “The Money Makers,” and at one time Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times, isemployed. by Secretary Whitney as an assistant in exam- ining and reporting upon naval matters needing investigation. SECRETARY WHITNREY went to New York this afternoon, and will return on Monday. Mrs. Whitney is in New York, and will not come here to reside until the fal WATCHMEN Doine CLERICAL DuTy.—Secre- tary Whitney has caused considerable conster- nation in the Navy department by directing that all employes shall perform the duties for which they are carried on the rolls of the de- partment, Heretofore it has been customary, Occasionally, to assign watchmen and laborers to clerical duty, andsome employes who were always known as clerks, but paid as watchmen, ‘will have to perform the more unpleasant duty of keeping to their beat. There are not many such instances, and the clerical force will be but little weakened, but the watch and labor- ing force will be correspondingly increased. THE “Tre BALL” To BE TRANSFERRED,— Preparations are being made for the transfer of the time bali from the naval observatory to the flagstaff on the roof of the new State, War and Navy department building. The locality is much more central, and the point is the highest in the ety except the dome of the Capitol and the Washington monument, and the chan, will permit of more general observation of the drop of the noon ball. ‘The connection with the observatory will be by wire, and the drop will be made by electricity. THE Gowrnc Court MARTIAL.—The follow- Ing is the detail of the court martial appointed totry Passed Assistant Engineer B. C. Gowing for drunkenness, announced in yesterday’s Sra: Capt. E. P. Lull, Chief Engineer A. J. Kiers mmander Wm. Whitehead, Com- mander P. H. Cooper, Chief Engineer Robert Potts, Chief Engineer Geo. H. White, Lieut. Commander C. A. Schetky with Lieut. B. R Russell, M. C., judge advocate, The court wili convené at League Island navy yard April 2d. Corres or THE Stan of February 21 and 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.—Ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen has been unwell since he returned to Newark.—H. W. Grady, of the Atlanta Constitution, is in town, staying at the Metropolitan.——A com- pitmnestiery Navas reception is to be tendered to John L. Stoddard, the lecturer, at Ford’s House on Monday evening.—Mrs. Ole Buil and ex-Senator Paddock, of Nebraska, are Tegistered at the Lb pee John Russell Young, United States Minister to China, has, at hisown request, been granted a leave of ab- sence, and will reach home late in May or early in June.——Ex-Commander Gorringe, who has been fll for several months, in New York, is slowly regaining his health, but it 1s feared that it will bea cop time before he fully recovers. Representative Muller, of New York, who has returned to .the city from his visit to Flor- ida, is at Weicker’s.—Senators Aldrich, Ev- arts, Hoar, Jones of Florida, and Miller of Call- fornia, and Henry Adams, of Washington, were registered in New York last evening.——Hepre- sentative Eldridge; of Michigan, is seriously ill at his home in Adrian.—Judgé Prince, of the United States district. court of New Mexico, is atthe Ebbitt.—Senator Cameron expects to start next week for New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California, to be gone some weeks. —— ‘Ex-Gov. Jackson, of West Virginia, is at the National.—The’ Rev. G. Hutchinson Smyth, now pastor of the old Reformed (Duteh) churett of New York city, formerly pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian church of this city, will be at Wil- lard’s this evening, for a day or’ two, on his re- turn Florida, where he has been for his health. pt. A. H. Goodloe will return to Detroiton the 30th instant. Mr. Roach Wants His Money. HE CALIS ON SECRETARY WHITNEY—A NEW BOARD PROBABLE. Mr, John Roach called upon Secretary Whit- ney to-day, and requested the final payment for the new dispatch boat Dolphin, built by him. Secretary informed him that he was not to make the payment, and would not be ane = Yothe ‘ulrements ineucn = 8 U} PS Snd that all the bills and detalls in connection with her construction are regular and satisfac- tory to him. As Mr. Roach has shown no dis- tion to make another trial of the v ‘Whitney intends taking the matter {nto his own hands and settling the question Sires Uo bale wet course’ he Will pares oe bet wi course at ftlop that. board.of naval officers will be appointed to take charge of the matter. A Mission to New Orleans, EFFORT TO SECURE EXHIBITS FOR THE WA- TIONAL MUSEUM. Prof, G. Brown Goode and Prof. Otis T. Mason set out this morning for New Orleans to make arrangements for the permanent exhibition in national museum of all such mate as they-ean secure nr ius Aclombae end ine Gate tional series. It is well known that material of ue came to Washington from the Centennial in 1876, and these gentlemen expect to realize still greater from the World’ dustrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition r ite close, MNCNK Joop, of New York, stopping st the 3 ra robbed walle at dioner of ene and in, bracelet, and other jew- Suawhindi te maet esta y and ith other jew- AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. Republican Senators In Caucus—The Debate on Retrenchment Continned. The republicans of the Senate met in cancus again at 10 o'clock this morning, and resumed consideration of the vexed question of recess clerks and junketing expeditions, The sub- Ject has taken a wide range. It now covers the field of general retrenchment so far ag the Sen- ate is concerned. The controlling party of the Senate was never, perhaps, in such a snarl. On the one hand some of the resolutions authori- zing recess work have beet criticised as useless, extravagant, ete., and it is understood that while tthe authors of such résolutions have tac- itly admitted that the work they contemplated was not so important or laborious as might be implied, that in connection with the Senate and its duties, there were other drains upon the public treasury which might be stopped with- out any detriment to the public. In other words, the debate, so itis sald, has, at. times, developed a sentiment to the effect that if one Senator could have an annual clerk, whose ser- vices are not needed except when the Senate is actually in session, or could enjoy some privi- lege not accorded under the rules, at public ex- pense, then other Senators were entitled to such clerks or privileges. A good deal of the discussion has mn in this line. It was from this sort of talk that the movement looking -to a cutting off ot need- less clerks and employes and to general re- trenchment began. The more the subject has been discussed the further the Senators seemed. to be from a decision, At one time there seemed to be a disposition to let the resolutions which have been adopted stand, but to prevent the passage of any more; but this did not sult Senators who are interested in pending reso- lutions, They were not willing to be discrimt- nated against, and the caucus met this morning for the purpose of devoting the day to an effort to reach some settlement. The debate ran on in much the same channels as hereto- fore, the indications being that the Senate will have to either rescind all resolutions recently adopted for recess work or permit all who have such work in view to get their resolu! rough. The resolution reported back by Mr, Van Wyck, from the Mississippi river committee, to rescind allthe resolutions added new fuel to the flame of debate. Several of the committees which have actual work to do during recess are exempted from the movement to rescind and from criticism. For instance, the committee on rules, which now has charge of the Senate wing of the Capt- tol, will have to rearrange committee rooms during the coming recess, besides having to prepare and print a new revision of the Senate manual, which has been ordered by the Senate. Capitol Topies. THE OBJECTIONABLE REPORT SUPPRESSED, The superintendent of the Senate document room has been directed not to give out copies of the report containing certain newspaper atric- tures upon the Associated Press, The report is to be suppressed by the Senate, as the commit- tee on post offices and post roads deny any au- thority for issuing it, MRS, CHARLOTTE SMITH WAS MISTAKEN. ‘The Capitol police board have unanimously exonerated Private Frank Jones from the charge made by Mrs. Charlotte Smith that he was rude to her. Mrs, Smith admitted that she had been mistaken in the identity of the man, and expressed regret that she made the charge. NO ALTERCATION. Sergeant-at-Arms Canaday, of the Senate, says there is not a word of truth in the report of an altercation between himself and Lieut, Finks of the Capitol police growing out of the destruc- tion, the other night, of telegraph instruments in the Capitol, e 2 ——____+ee______ Minister Cox’s Plans. Mr. Cox will not leave for Turkey until June. He has contracted with his publishers to have his new book completed by that time, under a forfeit of $50,000 for a failure todoso. He has very much improved and expects to get out to- day or to-morrow. . eats Treasury Department Changes. The following-named clerks, having served a satisfactory probationary term of six months each, have received absolute appointments: Frank E. Anderson, of Va. class 1@'ce of Dire the First Controller. a Wm.E. Ryan, of N. Y., and Win. a burn; $900 class, office of the iter. Miss Annie W. Lovering, of Ky., $900 class, office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Miss 8. R. Beatty, of Ill, $900 class, office of the Treasurer. Miss Emma Ranney, of Cal., $900 class, office of the Secretary. aS The Dickson Case. ‘HIS COUNSEL ANXIOUS FOR TRIAL—THE GOy- ERNMENT REQUIRED TO FIX A DAY. In the Criminal Court this morning District Attorney Worthington said that he had been notified as to an indictment against Wm. Dickson charging him with “corruptly endeav- oring to influence jurors.” He did hot know much of the case and had sent for Mr, H. H. Wells, who had special ch arge oF it, Mr. C. M. Smith, for Mr. Dickson, said that the indictment against Mr. Dickson had been found on Jan wary 26, 1883, and he waa en- titled toa trial or @ final disposition of the in- dictment, for he nad been at all times Teady to meet this charge. Mr. Wells having entered said that he would be ready in these cases as soon as they could be prepared. There were seven or eight of these cases, “But one against Mr. Dickson,” said Mr. Smith. “There are several of the same character,” said Mr, Wells, “and in that of Mr. Dickson there are several witnesses who live at a dis- tance, Mr. Brewster Cameron being a resident of New Mexico.” “Mr, Cameron is here,” said Mr. Smith. “We have information that he isin Baltimore, ‘and will leave to-day,” said Mr. Wells. “Ag soon as we learned this from the Department of Justice we telegraphed to Baltimore, but as yet have heard no answer.” ‘The court said that Mr, Dickson was entitled toa trial, and he should require the govern: ment on Saturday next tonamea day for the trial. ++ ____ Death of Mrs. Phillip Otterback.— BEQUESTS MADE BY HER HUSBAND WHICH NOW BECOME AVAILABLE, ‘Mrs, Otterback, widow of the late Phillip Ot- terback, died at the family residence, near the navy yard, last evening, aged over eighty years, Mrs, Otterback had resided for over half a cen- turyin the house where she dled, raising a family of nine children. By the death of her husband, which occurred in 1858, she left quite a large estate, includ- well-known White House farm Potomac, below Mount Vernon, By the death of Mrs. Otterback bequests of her husband of $2,000 to the Wat ,000 to the Meth al Sunday schools in to the Ladies’ Female association and $500 to the Young Men’s Christian association become available. ————— KILLED ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.—James ‘Wiison, who was struck and killed by a Penn- splvania railroad train at Charleston, Md., yes- terday, as stated in THE STAR, was formerly a boatswain’s mate in the navy, living at Mrs. Scharf's house, 1009 Sth street southwest, His relatives live in phia, ge eames ecb os Gen. Grants Testimony. HIS IMPICIT CONFIDENCE IN WARD, AND HOW IT WAS BETRAYED. Gen. Grant’s deposition in the Fish trial was read in court yesterday. His connection with the firm of Grant & Ward dated from about November 1, 1880, when he paid ‘in’ $50,000, and shortly afterwards $50,000 more, On the May, 1994, Gen. Grant sald he supposed ie wen rvotite nearly @ million dollars. en he had. every, ‘but he hed some money that bis son son had saved for him while he was ‘and his son proposed to let Gen, Grant ha his in- Society. Hon. Richard T. Merrick entertained a large number of friends at his residence on F street last evening. Among the guests were Vice President Hendricks, Postmaster General Vilas, Senators Payne, Eustis, Blackburn and Butler, Representatives Barbour, Tucker and Town- shend, Mr. Martin F. Morris, Commissioner Black’and Commissioner Sparks, The annual fancy dress ball given by Mr. Marin! to his pupils was the occasion fora large Fathering at his new hall on E street last even: ing. The scene in the hall was full of color and animation. Many of the costumes were notice- able for their beauty and originality. After a short Ust of dances entirely monopolized by the costumed pupils, the floor was given up to the visitors present, who danced until a late hour. One of the features of the ball was an exquisitely rendered minuet, participated in by the tollowing scholars, in fancy costumes: Miss Ellen Anderson and Rudolph Swicardi, Miss Blayghe Meding and Ralph Upton, Miss May Freeman gnd Mr. 4.8. Wilson, Miss Anna Da- vidge and F. H. Loveridge, Miss Etta Rodgers and Willie Searle, Miss Dora Stearns and Henry Merrill, Miss Bessie Brown and George Bur leigh, Miss Josephine Mullett and Walter Wy- le. A pleasant surprise party was given Miss Cora M. Basset on Capitol Hill last evening. A large company of young folks were present and @ delightful evening was passed. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Bassett, Mrs, and Miss Emily Roth, Miss Lucy Baer,’ Miss Millie Dyre, Miss Lulu Thorne, Miss Minnie Chauncey, Miss Hatth Annie West, Miss Miss Katie Shaw, Miss Mary’ Ms ge, ‘ichol, Miss Nellie Jenkins, Miss Lillie Zimmerman, the Misses Lillie and Effie Bassett. and Miss Lottie Crandall; Mr. Henry Johnson, Mr. John Chester, Mr. Frank Hilton, Messrs, Willen- bucher, Lawrence and Brayton, Mr. Duncan Richmond, Mr. James Dyre, Mr. Will Davis, Mr. Arthur Clifford, Mr. Isaac Bassett, jr., Mr. John Welch and Messrs. George and’ Arthur Buckler. ‘Miss Cleveland will give a reception in honor of Miss Emma Thursby next Thursday evening. ‘Mrs. Folsom and her daughter, of Buffalo, who arrived at the White House yesterday, will be the guests of Miss Cleveland for several weeks. Mrs. Frelinghuysen, the wife of the ex- Secretary of State, is lying ill _at the residence of the family, in Park Place, Newark. She was taken suddenty ill on Tuesday night, and the physician, who was summoned, found her con- ition precarious, Yesterday she was better. The physician said her system had been ran @own, but that she had already improved greatiy. Those who were attracted to St. Mathew’s church on Sunday last to listen to the exquisite music usually rendered by the choir, regretted the absence of Mrs. McCartee and Miss Living- ston, the leading soprani. It is hoped their ab- sence trom the choir is but temporary, as it would be difficult to fill their places acceptably to the music-loving attendants of this popular place of worship. Town Topics, a society Journal of New York, has these remarks touching a report which lately nee currency here: “It is said that some.of the invitations sent out at the recent reception at the White house, were written by a type writer instead of being expensively en- graved, and a contemporary congratulates itself on the return to old-fashioned Jeffersonian sim- plicity.. Washington society, it is expected, will elaborate on tl stamps marked “|! C.,”“At Home Friday and the doubtless be very convenient as well as eco- nomical to thus be able to use one style ofcard, with the above indicated simple modifications, for discharging all kinds of social obligations.” The engagement of Lieut. J. H. Gifford, 24 artillery, now at Washington barracks to Miss Helen B. Kimberly, of Fortress Monroe, 13 an- nounced. Miss Cleveland’s final reception for the season was held this afternoon. She was assisted _in receiving by Miss Van Vechten and Miss Fol- som, of Buffalo. Miss Van Vechten will remain a guest at the White House for another week. ——_——+e0 The Naval Fraud Cases. DEMURRERS TO THE NEW INDICTMENTS FILED. This morning in the Criminal Court the so- called naval fraud cases again came up. Mr. A. B. Williams filed demurrers, general and spe- ial, tothe two new indictments against Mr. W. H. Dem: 7 Mr. Ws asked that they bé set for argument on Sat lay next, Mr. Jere. Wilson asked fora week longer, and the 11th of April was fixed as the time. In th of Mr. Drew, in which there are three indict- ments ding, Mr. C. S. Moore said he was not file his motions now, but would do so next week. In the five cases inst Carrigan Mr. H. B. Moulton asked for 8 WO file mo- tions, which was granted, a THE Hi AND TALLOW ASSOCIATION—The Butchers’ Hide and Tallow association, of this city, has elected directors for the ensuing year as follows: Theodore Barnes, Robert Smith, Ed, Osstell, J.H. Glick, Walter Brown, John C: ton, M. C. Weaver, E.G. Gummell and Ed. T. Woody. The has organized by the lection of M. ©, Weaver, president; Walter Brown, vice president; Wm: F. Hunt, treasurer; John ¥. Cox, secretary and superintendent. So Lasr MEETING OF THE INAUGURAL EXEcU- ‘TIVE COMMITTEE.—The final meeting of the executive committee was held last evening and the chairman, Mr, W. M. Galt, was directed to make a report to the general committee at their meeting next Monday evening. As stated in THESTAR yesterday this report will announce that the expenses of the inaugural preparations have been met by the receipts, and that the en- tire amount of the contributions will be return- ed. Resol as well as of appre- lutions of thanks clation of services well and faithfully performed by the chairman, W. M. Galt, the secretary, Dorey Clagett; ‘the’ correspotiding secretary, Lawrence Gardner, and the treasurer, C.G: Glover, were adopted. The committee ad- Journed. es ;BERIES REPORTED—Last night the show window of Hart Cohen, 1007 7th street, was broken and three gold plated bracelets valued at $15 were taken.—James W. Moore, of the Soldiers’ Home, discovered on the 1st inst. that his pocket book containing $60 had been taken from under his pillow.—M. F. Knight, 213 ist street northeast, had his overcoat, valued at $20, taken from the roomsof the’ ¥. M.C. A. Yesterday afternoon, De ag Affairs in West Washington. Drew A Pistor.—Isaac Snowden, a colored boy e, Was arrested’ by Officer Hare Row 15 years of age, last night for striking Alexander Rhodes the face, and also for drawing a pistol on ‘To-day he was fined $80 or 60 days. ‘Tae CANAL.—A number of canal boats pass this place daily laden with wood and coal. Navi- tion has Increased to a great extent within a w days. NoTEs.—The West Washington Cleveland and Hendricks club held its regular meeting last night at Goddard’s hall, but transacted little business—Complaint is made of a boisterous crowd of young colored men who assemble near! every night in the neighborhood of Mt. Zion M. E, burch on 29th street.—There were four arrests made yesterday by the CONDITION OF WATER AT 7 O'C! Great Falls—Temperature, 38; condition, 14; receiv- ing ‘oir, temperature, 38; condition at n, th connection, 16: reservoir, temperature, 41; condi- fluent gate house, 8; effluent gate (CKENS IN A GRAVEYARD.— hting another in veyard, and he got over and got it, The court sald it’ was too trifing a.case, and mi i Ax IMPORTANT Business CHANGE.—On the sa oe ep next, the milli business now con- au y Messrs. Herr & sl,,at the Pioneer and Columbia Mi the former of which has Telegrams to The Star. THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN TROUBLES. HANLAN AGAIN DEFEATED BY BEACH. LOUIS RIEL’S REBELLION. American Indians Said te Have Joined His Forces. eee ee ALARMING NEWS FROM MANITOBA. Major Crozier and His Men Cap- tured—Reil Said To Have 1,500 Men and Six American Cannon—Amert- can Indians Joining Him. CHICAGO, March 28.—The Daily News’ Winnt- Peg special says: A telegram from Brandon says the mounted police have captured Lous Genville, an emissary of Reil, who had been sent with letters to the Indians and half-breeds of Broadview, Oak Lake and Bale, St. Paul. The papers were hot found. | ‘The prisoner says he left Rell six days ago, and that he had then six American cannon and 1,500 men, and that he Was being joined by the American Indians, Major Crozier and his men, he says, have been made prisoners, Gen. Middleton was informed ofthe capture and ordered the prisoner brought here. He arrived on a special car yesterday afternoon, and is locked up for examination. A large special train left here yesterday for the West with the rest of the troops, and Gen, Middleton in command. ‘Sufficient supplies for two weeks were taken. Major Crozier sent word to Battleford recently that an attack upon the fort by the rebels was imminent. He had be- tween 150 and 200 Indians under arms and three pieces of artillery. Great uneasiness is felt here over the report that American Indians are going to Join the rebels. All the Canadian Indians are now known to be uneasy, and some are threatening to rise. Reports come from districts and towns throughout the country ot farmers organizing companies and drilling for delense, EXCITEMENT AT TORONTO. ToroxTo, ONT., March 28.—The excitement here continues unabated. From an early hour this morning the approaches to the drill-shed were crowded with people waiting in expecta- tion of seeing the departure of the troops. The Royal Grenadiers mustered at eight o'clock and turned out three hundred strong. After they were dismissed the Queen's Own mastered, and showed a creditable turn outot 543 men, There is the wildest excitement among them, Thi selection of 250 men from each regiment will not be made until definite orders are received, The mayor has intimated that the city will look after the wives and families of the married men who may go-to the front. diese THE ANGLO-RU: N WAR CLOUDS. Russia Silently Preparing for War— England Securing Fast AtlanticSteam- ers for Transport Service. Loxpox, March 28.—The Daily Newssays that the statements in the Globe of yesterday, that Earl Granville had proposed to Russia that both the Afghansand the Russians should retire from the disputed territory while negotiations were in progress, is untrue. ‘THe News says there are no specific points now at issue in regard to | the advance of outposis, The question now is whether Russia is willing to submit the frontier uestion to the decision of the joint commis- sion. In an editorial referring to the Duke of Argyll’s inference from Eari Granville’s reply teone question and his failure to reply to an- other, that the government undoubtedly con- sidered that Penjdeh belonged to the Afghans, the News says that Earl Granville tacitly avowed that that was the government's view, The Times learns that the Russian govern- ment has ordered that 50,000 troops be massed at Boker,on the ong coo sea, and has instructed. the governor of the Caucasius to go to St. Peters- burg foraconsultation. * ENGLAND SECURING THE FAST STEAMERS, The steamship Arizona was taken by the Po ernment, With: the option of . The America will be fitted up with guns, but for the present she will remain at the disposal of her owner. Thegovernment expected to secure the steamships ‘Sregon ures have been taken because Russia made overtures to English steamship companies for the purchase of fast steamers. RUSSIA SILENTLY PREPARING FOR WAR. VIENNA, March 28.—Advices from Russia say that preparations are being made for war, and that silence has been imposed on the Russian newpapers. THE AFGHAN ARMY. TEHERAN, March 23.—On the return of the ameer of Afghanistan to Cabul he will convene adurbar, and ask the notables to agree toan increase of the Afghan army, RAWALPINDI, March 28.—The Nizam of Rawalpindi writes, concerning the threatened Russian invasion: The Indian people consider that Russian rule means despotism, corruption of justice, tyranny and oppression. Russia may introduce civilization into Khiva and Bok- hara, but in India her rule would mean retro- gression. Ss The Scottish Land League. CHicaGo, March 28.—The executive commit- tee of the Scottish land league of America has decided to raise $20,000 by July 4th, to be used in agitatinga land bill for the Crofters, assisting the needy and defending their legal rights. eee Close of.a very Old Cotton Mill. BALTIMORE, Mp., March 28.—The cotton fac- tory Known for the past fifty veats as “Grays,” at Ellicott city, has been ‘closed indefinitely. The operatives are going elsewhere in search of employment, The closing of the mill will be a severe blow to the neighborhood. se selon General Foreign News. PARNELLITES OPPOSE THE GOVERNMENT. - Lonxpon, March 28.—In the division in the house of commons last night on the Egyptian financial agreement the Parnellites opposed the government. THE ALERT TO GO TOCANADA. Lonpox, March 28.—The government intends to place the Alert at the disposal of the Cana- dian government for exploring Hudson bay. Ss Atrocious Wife Murder in Canada. EBEC, ONT., March 28.—The news of are- volting murder has just been received from Matane, below Rimouski, where a man named Portras literally tore the body of his wife to ieces with his nails and teeth, and then fled to The‘woods and has not been captured. ‘He is'a brother of Portras, who, a few years ego, cut up two of his children to bait for traps. =e Oxford Wins the University Race. London, March 28.—The second uni- versity boat race was rowed y over the us es course, from Putney to Mortlake. Both banks of the river at Putney were lined ‘with spectators long before the hour for start- —12:30 o'clock. Oxford won the tossand selected the Surrey stake boat. Both crews made an excellent start, The Oxonians reached the winning ond ard fally three len; in ad- vance. it to-day was expected, as one crew ill-a few days to traina proper substitute. ey time of the race was 21 minutes 36 seo- on A Dental From Ex-Senator Hill. HE SAYS HE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PRINTING OF THE OBJECTIONABLE i LENGTHS, SypNey, March 28—In the sculling matct bet Hanlan and the latter v between Beach, won bj defeated the Hadendowas near —_—_——- Eager te Crash Barries. BITTER FEELING IN MEXICO AGAINST THE GUATEMALAN DICTATOR. New ORLEANS, March 28.—A to the Times-~Democrat from the city of Mexteo says: Over twenty Mexican officers have left for Cen- tral America tojoin the forces of San Salvador and Nicaragua. The services of these veteran Officers have been solicited by vernments of Ni a and San Salvador. Ing is rapidly extending. A largely public meeting was held last night. Guatemata, ‘The meeting was frequently tater. juatemala, The meeting a rupted with cries of “Down ‘with Berries” and “Death to Barrios.” Insane jonaire Durant. New York, March 28.—Mr. Charles W. Du- ‘war feel. ded it for court. judged a lunatic, is still at the residence of his Frederick ‘C. Durant. An was be hed. his daughter, Mrs, Bowers. Tefused to obey, To-day Mra, produce his father in court. Tl returnable on londay next, It is eu Telegraphic Briefs. Frederick 8. Winston, president of the Mutual rant, the millionaire, who was yesterday ad- isstied by the court that the the elder Mr. Durant should procured a writ of habeas corpus from the su. preme court requiring Frederick C. Darant to orders e that young Mr. Durant will be commit contempt in disobeying the order of the life Insurance company, of New York, died last night in Fernandina, la. Alexander Sampson, calendar clerk of the as Senate, at Austin, last night dangerously stabbed Tobias Mitchell, correspondent of the St. Louis GiobeDemocral, because of an article which had appeared in ihe paper eo Sampson. New Yorkers say that the President will send in the name of Postmaster Pearson's successor early next week. They think he has made up his mind to displace Pearson, but finds it very difficult to decide upon a man suitable to suc- ceed him. It was rumored to-day that ex-Rep- resentative Dorsheimer will receive the ap- it is argued that tt would pointment, and please the “mugwamps, great original “mugwump,” having been a republican, and left his party for the same rea- son that the others bolted later on, Slo- cum is also spoken of for the place, But his friends want him tw be collector. He with an obstacle to his ambition in this direc- tion, however, in the opposition of “ Boss” Mo- Laughlin, who would do anything to beat him, MARYLANDERS WHO ASPIRE TO OFFICE, Mr. George May and Mr. J. Swan Frick are spoken of as likely to be secretaries of legation under Minister McLane at France. Among other Marylanders mentioned as candidates for as he war “the office are Mr. D. G. McIntosh, of Towsontown, who wants to be U.S. district attorney for Maryland, and Mr. Charles Gola, of who is looking for nsuiship in Italy, How the € je Was Cut. THE MISCHIEF DONE RY A COLOMBIAN @UR- BOAT. The president of the Central and South American Cable company has sent to the Sec- retary of State the following telegram from | the superintendent of the company at Panama, dated March 27: “The commander ot the Co- | lombian gunboat Boyaca landed at the mouth of the Bueneventura river yesterday, forced open the cable house of the Central and South American company and cut the company's cable, | interrupting _ communication with South America, We have repaired Will _you kindly instruct the commander of the U.S. naval vessel at Panama, The Colom- bian gunboat fs still at anchor at the mouth of the Iiuenaventura river. It is Ly whether she is co-operating with the national forces of Colombia or those in rebellion; but we fear turther injury to our cable and interferenes with international communication.” The dispatch has been referred to the Secre- tary of the Navy. Secretary Whitney is of the opinion that the cuttin; isd ape —_ calls for = — ‘on ‘the part of the Navy department, as damage ‘was done on land and has been repaired. ee. Tne TREASURY ComMISSION.—The Treasury department commission met this morning and considered written reports from the heads of divisions of the bureau of internal revenue, ving a description of the manner of ing business, aud recommending such changes as they considered expedient. These reports “eg made at the request of Mu r. THE PosTMastEs GENERAL 's INsPRerren.— Postmaster General Vilas has been devoting a portion ofa day at intervals recently to visiting the different divisions in the Post Office ment, with the view of ascertaining the me! of doing business, and what the condii affairs is in the department, He has a list employesof the department. With the e: Hon of ‘the appointment of the First Assisten! ere have been no ¢ made officials ofthe Nepantnen’ Sut ifs capaci tat aes the Senate adjourns nominations for the other two assistants’ positions will be made. THE OKLAHOMA Boomers.—Gen. Hatch tele graphed 1o the War department to-day that Capt. Couch had informed his followers that he would not move into the Oklahoma count 3 Monday, as announced, but that the: are now at theirold camp and number sbout of ‘the in readiness to move at a fature THE U.S. 8. WAcHUSETTS has been ordered from Pensacola to Central American waters to protect American interests there. Her imme ‘diate destination is Le Union. A Lucky Navy DEPaRTMENT EMPLOYE.— Good luck has befallen an old employe of the Navy department, Capt. Geo. F. Brown, at resent employed in the library of that depart- Inent, recently recelved from the J r. ernment, through the State $15,000'in payment of bis claim many years, for the destruction by the Jt of the schooner Wilmington, owned. Capt. Brown was formerly a captain in unteernavy. It is understood that he has been enabled to purchase a comfortable home inthis city by his windfall. ARMY ORDERS. Jeave of Lieut.Col. Zena R. Bliss, 19th infantry, is extended seven months, Leave for one month and fifteen days, to take effect when his services can be spared, is granted it. William R. Hall, assistant sur geon, Dates Bates army. COLONEL W™. F. VoLKmMAR to-day tendered his resignation as aide to the lieutenant gene- ral, and it was accepted to take effect a} moon to-day. He is now captain of 5th cavalry - ing his confirmation as assistant pret yaa eral There is already agood deal of: as to who will succeed him on General dan’s staff, Itis learned, however, that Volkmar’s appointment was a surprise 10: eral Sheridan, and he has, therefore, thought to the’selectio: THE NEWShOYS' AID SocreTy.—A of the News boys’ Aid society was held lors of Temple hotel yesterday, the resident Bis! Andre’ Thanks Were voted to ar. Staples, 1; Senator of the Ebbitt house; Prof, 'W. G. Metzerott & Co., Mrs. Mr. Hens pone rw DrepGe Nor a VESSEL.—Ji “a ideration in the Pee, ye