Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, aS, ij yy Telegrams to The Star. Sted grime AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, i A . Y erthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th St, by THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN CRISIS. The Evening Star Newspaper Company, pinniosileeciiaainy 5 {entered at the Post ‘fice ‘at Washington, D. C., as ans Eee suena oy, Zaer—€0 Settlers Killed By Cowboys. } mail subse 8 mu paid in ads = alpen ei See thas Fld oe conta, | Vor 66—No 9,983. WASHINGTON, D.C., MONDAY, APRIL 27, 188 TWO CENT THE CAMPAIGN IN THE NORTHWEST, Ee __AMUSEMENTS. BOOKS, &c. SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip, AbBae GH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. THREE GRAND FESTIVAL CONCERTS #y THEODORE THOMAS And His Own Orchestra of Sixty Musicians, Soloists Mme Fursch-Madi, Miss Emma Jucb. Sopranos: Miss itattie J. Capner, Contralto: Mr. Wm. J. Winch, Tenor: Mr. Max Heinrich, basso. and Mme. Amelia Friederick Materna, from the Imperial Opera, Vienna. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 4: WEDNESDAY AF- TERNOON, MAY, WEDNESDAY EVEN- EA ix ‘When Mr. Thomas will presvut aseries of carefully Sranged programs. ‘The afternoon ‘procram will be modeled after the educational series known as the “YOUNG PEOPLE'S POPULARS”" So deservediy ‘this season in New York Gy: Stason tickets, entitiine holler to Reserved Seats to each of the three performances, $5; single concerts Gresteved). $2.50-$- and $1-50, according to location. jeneral admission (no seat guaranteed), $1. Scanom tickets now on sale aid ready fF at Box Office. Subscription saie closes WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20. Subserthers who have ordered seats will and receive tickets. RDS Jeane call beer PRIMROSE & WESTS: nder emeut of Me. George ‘T. Clapham manazement of Mr. , Onder ne ma HEAT AICTISTO SS Special enzazement of win WILLIAM MULDOON, - In bis wonderfll. representations of ancient and Opera House cain be rented Saturday May 2d. ‘The Opera House can be rented Satu May 0-STANDARD PNGLISH OPE} 25 Gents o al parts of the house. Heserv et Orenestra Seats 50 Cents, Norman, sezuin, Evans ‘Traverner, Stoddart, mupson, Christy and Denham. Full Orchestra: ‘ap27 Peaives, 7 Grand Chorus, A PBAUOH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. y WEEK OF APRIL 27TH. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES, rand Productio rtley Campbell's | (author Grange Tay Pariuens: “Calley Sincere aiberig” “Separation,” &c.,) Great Play, ‘THE WHITESLAVE, ‘THE NEW YORK STAR CAST, Entire new and Magnificent Scenery, used for the ‘first time this season. STARTLING MECHANICAL EFFECTS: and the Wonderful RAIN STORMOF REAL WATER, MONDAY, MAY 4, Theodore Thomas’ Orchestra 2" ‘ERZ0G'S MUSEUM, Late Lincoin Hail. corner 9th and Dste nw. EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 27th, ‘Return engagement of the peoples’ favorite, ‘MISS JENNIE CALEF, In the Romantic Drama in five acts, LITTLE BAREFOOT. Doors cpen at 2 and 7pm. MONDAY MAY 3TH, COLLOM & WELCH’S ‘ap27 MONDAY, APRIL 27TH. FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE, AMY GORDON OPERA TROUPE, Change of Opera Nightly. Cheap Atmission 10, 20 anit SU cea latinee every Day Except Monday, “MASCOTTE® TO-s1GHT. Astounding, Appear- the Sensi ional Drama of THE DOG SPY. ‘The Leonzy Brothers and all thelr New York Com- the Cast, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, THE PLANTER'S CHILD. A New and Beauttfal Story of the South. Admission to all only 10 cents 9p27 NN ALL SOULS’ CHURCH LECTURE ROOM, ‘corner 14th and L.sts., Froebel Anniversary Con: for the benefit of the Pensoara Free Kinderzarten ‘Nursery Maids’ Setool, at 7 o'clock. ‘Thrirslay, Both. Tickets at the’ Associated Charities, 924 sion, 25 ets. children, 15 cts. apgr-ate WITHOUT MEDICINE.—MAsONIC ‘emple, TUESDAY NIGHT. at 8, Prof. W. G. ‘Haskell lectures on the Miraculous. ‘Dr. BB, Brown ives free exhibitions of his wonderful powers, as at- fextca be a number of tiraculons curesin this city. Door colieesion 10e. Will be at 616 3d st. nw, Wed Besdays and Thursdays for treatments, RS OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAY EVENING, A ‘1885, Tnitias Performanceat tne. © ‘New Social Conte Opera i two acts, entitled ‘THE KETTLEDRUM? DEBUTANTE. ALBERT T. RIDDLE and HUBBARD T. SMITH. For the Benetit of the Central Dispensary and Emerzency Hospital. Tickets, $1, ved seats. 25 ctu extra To beobtained at Ellis’, 937 Pa ave. PS Owinz to the great desire to hear this opera, sand at the urgvt renicst of many patrons, «second rformance will be given on FRIDAY EVENING, May ist. On this occasion the admission will_be ST ‘without any extra charge for reserved seals, Tickets at Ell a24ot H'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1885. ‘Final Concert season of 15845 of the CHORAL SOCIETY, Assisted by MISS AGNES HUNTIN: Nand Mr. WHITNEY MOCREIDGE. Reserved seats as follows: Orchestra chairs, $1; Soe See ain guumegs om peat PEER FELIS 5 Em rae ore (loxskeGaTios aL CHURCH, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 28TH, TESTIMONIAL CONCERT To LITTLE MA: MORRICE, THE CHILD PIANIST SE The following persons will. participate: Eva ail, Madause Kucper: Miss ithunle Beran: Seep Miss Homer, Mr. Whipple, Dr. Bischo, abd Mr. Wak decker. Si Veeiita’s quartet. Tiekets 5 cis, wiih ho charge for reser¥ed seata, ‘ekets for sule ai Eilis’ Masic Store. apzo-ae JABIN JOHN AND GREAT PALES. “The new excursion steamer HG. Wagner is now ready for charter. “Capacity over 200. Apply 3221 Mi Pe ly or ee ogee re G82 TESTIMONIAL CONCERT ‘Tendered to MISS EMMA THURSBY ‘Tobe given at ALBAUGH’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, ‘THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 7, Previous to Her Departure for Europe. ‘This testimonial, which has been tendered Miss “WHURSBY by ber many friends, has been cordially united in by the President, his Cabinet, the Vice President and the leading members of the Diplomatic Corps. Miss THURSBY will be assisted by eminent talent, which will be announced hereafter. Subseription lists will be closed May 1; after that date seats can be-obtained at Ellis’ Music Store, 942 Pennsylvania avenue. ap2t-lw MERICAN CHALLENGE” ‘THE Best RICYCLE IN THE MARKET. FOR THE MONEY, 52-INCH, $74: FULL NICKELED, 900, Every part warranted. _2BsFuction “ie and examine it rehaners Call COLUMBIA BicyCLe SCHOOL, “Penton Hall, Est. near 11h aw, Bicycles and Tricycies sold of ‘ustaliments. WM. C. SCRIBNER. 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CHURCH OF THE COVENANT.—A ‘general meeting of the contributors to the new Church of the Covenant, and of its frieuds, will be held in the Lecture Room of the New. York Avenue Erespyterian Church on next WEDNESDAY EVE- NING, 20th instant, @t halfpast seven o'clock, for friendly consultation, “The pians of the Church’ and ‘Chapel will be there exhibited for inspection and the ogress made will be reported. All contributors and frieds are invited 10 attend. pzTSt WANTED— ‘THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON ‘TO KNOW THAT ‘MIES M, CAVENAUGH, DarsswaKxn, Late of 401 Pennsylvania Avenue, has not left Washington, but is located at 439 Oth Street Northwest, ap27-im Riley Building. (> RRDIGAE, DERARIMENT (OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGETOWN.—The ‘Thirty-sixth Annual Commencement will be held at the Hail of the University, In. Georgetown, on TURS- DAY, April 28th, at 2 o'clock p.m. The’ promssion ‘and the public are'cordially invited to be present. ap2d-2 J. W.Ht LOVEJOY MD., Dean, _ TS DANGERE Varor stove aND best ‘VAPOR FLUID at GARTRELUS, 815 7th street, Delivered in any part of city. p25 (RS EOVAICWASHINGTON “CONSE ‘\ TORY OF MUSIC has Removed to ‘Moore's Hail, 311 Oth st, n.w. apab-2we ‘0, B. BULLARD, Director, (Ke 40stTrv wen, ‘Manufacturer of “THE ROYAL,” GREAT SWISS PROCESS, PRIDE*OF ERIN, COOKS’ DELIGHT And other Celebrated Brands of Patent and Family Flours. ‘TELEPHONE CALLS OFFICE, 475-2. RESIDENCE, 475-3. LW. BU his ESTATE, v gu Bound: ary street and Brentwood road,'tead ot New York avenue. Good waters, Sund atid gravel on same for sale. Apply to LDWARDS & KAKNARD, for Trus- acres, fron ‘ees, 412 oth st. u, ‘apzsit_ cK, 2 TO AN LIVE BAIT ‘of the best description can be had in any a quantity from WM. BURROUGHS, Canal Road, a Joining Green Springs. api DS, ATEETING OF sof THE RIGGS ETRE INSURANCE COM PANY for the election of Nine Trnstees. will be held {the Company, 13331 I street north west, AY. 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For sule arented by the glass or m Uotties by W. C. MILBURN, sole Lie Yentor and Manuincttrer, 1439 Ysonsyivinia “ave op! <i ee > BUILDING AND HARDWOOD LUMBER, WA. McLEAN & SON, mh31 _13th and B streets northwest. TS ROK, FANCY GLOBES AND ORNAMENTS. Largest Stock of GAS FIXTURES, &. INAUGURATION GLONES on hand. Cali and ex- ‘suulue. E F, BROOKS, 1 15th st. 24 For Five Days Osty. ‘Our store is now filled to the utmost with achoice tine of carefully selected bargains in MILLINERY. All of the prevalling sivies are bere shown in ssacriment complete, specially. purchased to meet the kuown waits of this community. 30 much for Quality. Now for Price: OUK PRICES are of uniform low inte Ote Drees ever equate “Our prices do, Une fudking. “Our: prices cannot be. copied by would-be Competitors. Gur prices make our’ business, which SICyUU Want MILLINERY GOODS marvelously want weap, Vial KING'S NEW IDEA, 926 71h street, between I and K streets, 20 dozen LADIES’ HATS, fine Milan, (Tona,) $1; regular. Price > 16 doen LADILS. HATS, fine Allan, (Eldgrow), 23 deren CABO Sct ae Milan, (Ouvetto), BT cares Hough ‘and “Ready POKES, 40c; regular GovERNMENT Receirrs To-pay.—Initernal revenue, $749,144; customs, $594,105. THE PREsrpEnr, accompanied by Secretary Manning, took a drive to Soldiers’ Home last evening behind the President's now horses, RED CLovp's CHARGES.—The Commissioner of Indian Affairs concluded, on Saturday, the hearing of the charges which Red Cloud had to bring against Agent McGillycuddy, and what- everaction he may deem best to take in the Premises he will announce hereafter, THE PRESIDENT did not go to church yester- day, Miss Cleveland being the only occupant of the pew in Dr. Sunderland’s chureh. In the afternoon the President went driving behind his new team with Secretary Manning, Destes THE RIGHT OF THE CoLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE 173 PoRTs.—Secretary Bayard in reply toacommunication from Senor Becerra, the Colombian minister, denies the Tight of’ the Colombian government to close certain of its ports vo foreign commerce except as @ preparatory measure to establishing @ Dlockade, whic to be effective must be en: forced by cruisers, and says: “The government ‘of che United States cannot regard as piratical Vessels manned by parties in arms against the government of the United States of Colombia, when such vessels are passing to and from ports held by such insurgents, or even when attack- ing ports in the possession of the national gov- ernment,” i Lieut. Wx. D. WriGur, signal corps, hasbeen relleved from duty at Bismarck, Dak., andor dered here for duiy in the office of the chief signal office: id jar To INVESTIGATE THE Woop PRESERVING Puocess—The Secretary of the Navy has ap- Pointed a board, consisting of Capt. Frances M. Bunce and Capt. Henry L. Howison, of the U, §. navy, toact with Prof, Chas. F. Chandler, of Jew X ork, to investigate the matter of the pur- chase of tlie plant of the American wood pre- serving company at the Boston navy yard, and also 10, investigate the practical ‘atillty’ and Value of the wood preserving process, DECLINES THE BOLIVIAN MISSION,—A dis- patch from Tallahassee say: Ex-Governor W. D. Bloxham, after mature consideration, has concluded to decline the Bolivian mission, and has so notified Secretary Bayard, To ATTEND THE SANITARY CONFERENCE.— The President has designated Surgeon George M. Sternberg, U.S. A.,to attend the sanitary conference at Rome, May 15, to consider meas- ures to prevent the Invasion of cholera and other contagious diseases, THE ADMINISTRATION POPULAR IX THE West.—Representative Cosgrove, of Missouri, who arrived in this city from the west Satur- day, says the people in his section are pleased with President Cleveland's course, and that the only grumbling he hears is from'a few disap- polnted office-seekers. He sayshe has heard more grumbling here than anywhere else, and it comes from men who are impatient for office. He doesn't thigk the people share in the disap- pointment, and he believes the new adminis- tration will become more and more acceptable ag it grows older, Con. Tuomas H, RucER, 18th infantry, 1s detailed for duty at the school of application for infuntry and cavalry at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He will relieve Col, Elwell 8. Otis, 20th infantry, from his duties at the school July 1, 1885, and the latter will then proceed to join, his proper station in the departmert of Da- kota. PERSONAL.—Misses Schley and Billings, of this city; Miss Butler, daughter of Senator Butler, and Miss Dutton, of Georgetown, attended the naval cadets hop in Annapolls ‘Saturday night. Senators Morgan and Dolph visited the Naval academy Saturday.—Mr, A. M, Kelley, recently appotited minister to Italy; Senator Sabin and Minigier MeLane are in New York. Mr. MeLane and family. will sail for Europe on the steamer Normandie on Wednesday.—— Gen., Mrs. and Miss Oakes have returned trom the Hiygeia hotel, Fortress Monroe, to thelr old. quarters at the Rigss’ house.—Geb, and Mrs, rum have yone t» New York to attend the wedding of Consul General Morgan, assigned to Melbourne—“Register of Willy Ramsdell is acuin contined ty his bed, He submitted to an Qperation by Dr. Sowers and an assistant on Saturday, Keeping Up the Fight, SAYS—THE SENATOR HURT WORSE IN THAT STATE THAN THE PRESIDENT BY THE FIGHT. “The history of the opposition of Senator Beck and some other Kentucky statesmen to Mr, Cleveland’s adininistration is this,” said a prominent Kentuckian to a STAR reporter to- day. “There was a combination in the state be- fore the democratic national convention was held, which had In view the nomination of Me- Donald, Beck and some others put their heads together and determined to give the state to MeDonald, if possble, and secure his nomina- ton if they could. They falled in this,and have been fil-natured ever since. They fought Cleve- land in the convention, and when he was elected they were ready to bolt. During the whole campaign Beck ‘stubborniy refused to take the stump for Cleveland in any of the doubtful states. The national committee wi him to make some specches, but he refused to do so, and the only part be took in the cam- pig” wus to make two or three speeches in entucky, and they were for Beck and not for Cleveland: The combination expected Cleve- lund to be defeated, but when he was elected they tried to get the most out of it, and did their prettlest to get MeDonald in the cabinet tor their own private reasons. Failing in this they Were greatly disappointed, but they turned in with all their might to get a lot of appoint- ments made in their interest. Now, because Cleveland would not do Just as they wanted him to, they are very mid and are trying to make out that the democrats all over the coun- ty are dissatisfied with the administration. AS a matter of fuct the people in Kentucky are well pleased with Mr, Cleveland's conservative course, and Beck has lost prestige by his aetior If he doesn't change fice the prospects of I reelection to the Senate two years hence are not good, With the feeling as it now is he could not carry his own district. His oppost- tion to Cleveland Js the old tht that began be- fore the Cileago convention.” Panama Evacuated. ADMIRAL JOUETT WITHDRAWS Hs TROOPS, LEAVING THE TOWN IN THE HANDS OF THE REBELS. Late Saturday afternoon the following tele- gram from Admiral Jouett was received at the .| ately on the withdra: Navy department; “It was absolutely necessary to oceupy Panama to protect transit and Amer- fean property. The ‘safety of Panama and ican interests re secured by this move. Your Instructions were published in the Pana- pers. No misunderstanding will result. ‘The government officials will arrive soon, when everything will be turned over to them, and we will withdraw.” Last night's dispatches show that Admiral Jouett, for reasons not apparent, withdrew all his troops from Panama on Satar- day night on a guarantee from Gen. Aizpuru, the insurgent commander, of the safety of the city. It appears that the construction of barri- calles and sandbag defenses was begun immedi- of the Uniied States troops, and the dispatches Indicate that blood- shed and incendfarism are imminent, The umbian odes. were expected there last ight, when # fight sezmed inevitable. The ndrawal of the U.S. troops was greatly re- retted by the inhabitants. The Central ‘and ath American TIS comapany have given notice that it will hold the United States re- sponsible for damage to its property. LATER—ADMIRAL JOUETT AND COMMANDER ‘M'CALLA EXPLAIN, Admiral Jouett and Commander MeCalls have informed the Navy dedartment that the American forees were withdrawn from Panama esterday, becanse of promises made by the Jebel Aizpuru that he would not interfere’ with ‘American interests in that city, and that he Would not erect barricades in thé streets. ‘The American troops were marched a short dis- tance irom the city to the Panama Railroad x , where they were sta- Honda at tio thme the telegrams were sent 10 Washington, —~ —_____+ee—____ ‘The Strong Claims Against the District. ‘THE COURT HOLDS THAT THE LATTER'S EXCEP- ‘TIONS TO THE AWARD WERE FILED IN TIME. LIVELY SCENES IN COURT. Ex-Attorney General Brewster as a ‘Witness in the Dickson Case. ‘HE POSITIVELY CONTRADICTS MARSHAL HENRY —HE TELLS COUNSEL HE DID NOT COME HERE TO BE INSULTED—MB. SMITH CHARGES MR. BREWSTER WITH MALICE, AND IS ADMON- ISHED BY THE COURT, ‘When thetrial of William Dickson, indicted onacharge of corruptly endeavoring to influ- ence his fellow jurors in the firststar route trial, was resumed this morning, Hon, Benjamin H. Brewster, ex-Attorney General, took # seat be- side the district attorney. ‘The court room was crowded with spectators, AN EXPLANATION BY THE COURT. Judge MacArthur said that before proceeding with the business of the day, he desired to do anactofjustice to the district attorney, on Account Of remark made by the court last Friday to the effect that the ‘prosecution was responsible for the personalities that had sifted out in the case. He presumed that it was ve hatural to Interpret the remark a8 & persol Teflection upon the district attorney, but such ‘was not the motive of the court. The peculiar and objectionable features of this case were in- herent init. They begun with it from the be- ginning of the prosecution. The district attorney Inherited the case with the omice, and has had to conduct it according to the cireum- stances which attended it. He exonerated him from any smplication that might have been conveyed by the languarge of the court, and would say that Mr. Worthington was probably the last man in the profession to do-an ine justice or todoan unmanly act, It was the prosecution itself that was responsible. He thought he would compare advantageously with the most distinguished gentlemen who had held the place which he so honarably flis. EX-ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER ON THE STAND, ‘Mr. Brewster was then called to the stand. ‘He said he knew Porcival A. Kennedy, the man who testified in this case for the defense, He was asked whether Kennedy had told him that Brewster Cameron iad instructed him to talk with Dickson during the star route trial and find out how he stood. ‘Objection being made to the question in this form, the Attorney General gave his version of the Interview with Kennedy. Kennedy told him, he said, that Dickson wanted him to take adrive with‘him, and they proposed to talk about the star route trial. ‘The witness said he was indignant at such a proposition, and said to Kennedy, “Don't you dare to dosuch a thing. It would be @ scandal upon the administration of justice if.a Juror talked with you under such clroumstances, and you went to hear what he ‘Mr. Nickerson, who was in the room, asked if. juror talked to aman whether he could not Usten. The witness said that a casual or acci- dental meeting was different from a planned and designed meeting. Mr. Smith here objected to the witness making an argument, and the witness was re- stricted to reluting what passed between him- self and Kennedy. Witnéss sald he told Kennedy emphaticall thathe had no right togo out designedly an talk with Mr, Dickson; that if he did, and wit- ness Knew of it, he would report him to the court; and that both he and Mr. Dickson would be liable to punishment. He denied that Ken- nedy said a word as to having recelved instruc- tions or suggestions from Brewster Cumeron as to interviewing Dickson, ME, BREWSTER POSITIVELY CONTRADICTS MAR- SHAL HENRY'S TESTIMONY. Mr. Brewster was then questioned as to the interview with Marshal Henry at the outset of the star route trial in reference to talesmen. “Did you tell him,” asked Mr. Worthington, “that the country would hold him responsible if there was nota conviction in the star route ease?” “Never,” declared Mr. Brewster, emphati- cally, MR. BREWSTER NOT BROUGHT TO COURT TO BE INSULTED. Mr. Smith, rising to his feet, sald the witness knew enough not to answer such a question. “Idid not know there was objection,” said Mr. Brewster. ‘Well, you know it now,” said Mr. Smith, «I did not know it,” sald Mr. Brewster. ‘You expected it, sir,” said Mr. Smith. No, sir, I did not,” taid Mr, Brewster, rising from his chair. “Tam not to be treated’ in this Way, sit, Tum not brought hereto be insult- ed. MR, SMITH CHARGES MR, MALICE. ‘Mr. Smith was arguing that this question was irrelevant, and only intended to provide op- portunity for this witness to make an argu- ment to the court and Jury. During his re- marks, he referred to the witness as coming here “fall of malice towards Mr. Dickson,” MR. BREWSTER APPEALS TO THE COURT. “Will you allow that, sir,” said Mr, Brewster tothe court. “You must not, interrupt counsel,” sald the court. “But, sir,” said Mr. Brewster, “I protest as a member of the bar. I have my rights, Iam told that I come here with malice, and Iam under oath.” Mr, Smith repeated that this witness came here loaded with malice; that he assaulted the witness in this case in a leading journal. THE COURT ADMONISHED MR. SMITH not to be personal, and said that his remarks were out of order. ‘Mr. Smith said he was willing to give the widest scope to the examination if he had the privilege of a full cross-examination. ‘The court said that he would restrict the testimony to what was competent under the rules of evidence. ‘The witness then denied that he had ever said anything to Mr. Henry as to the country’s holding that gentleman responsible for any- thing ike that. ME. BREWSTER CROSS-EXAMINED, Mr, Smith opened the cross-examination by inquiring whether witness had uot, as head of the Department of Justice, employed thirty-two persons 4s spies and informers to watch and talk with members of the jury. Mr. Worthington objected. Mr. Smith argued that it was competent to discover whether, notwithstanding Mr. Brews- ter’s indignation’ over Kenuedy’s proposition, he had employed men to do the very thing which Kennedy had proposed. “D0 LET ME ANSWER THAT.” “Do let me answer that,” sald Mr, Brewster, appreciate, your honor,” said Mr. Wortbing- ton, “the anxiety of the witness to be allowed to answer that question, but { must object to it as not proper in this cross-examination.” Mr. Brewster having again protested against remarks of counsel, Sudge MacArthur said: “I wish, Mr. Attorney General, you would not hold any colloquy with counsel.’ “fask,”"said Mr. Brewster, “that counsel have no colloquy with me.” Mr, Smith, referring to the interview between Mr. Brewster and Kennedy in the Attorney General's office, asked the witness: “Did you not have w reporter behind the screen ?” “There is no screen in the office,” said the witness, “Or under the table?” asked Mr. Smith, “He was writing on the ble,” said the wit- ness. ‘The reporter, he sald, was not. concealed, but as near to Mr. Kennedy as the clerk of thé court was to the witness. Mr, Brewster “having “clark,” Mr, Smith observe clerk down here.” MK, BREWSTER TELIS OF HIS INTERVIEW WITH MARSHAL HENRY, ‘Mr. Brewster was asked with reference to a report of the interview between himself and Marshal Henry, given out by the Department Of Justice to the press. Hesaid there was evi- dently some inaccuracy or confusion in the text ih the newspaper slip in the hands of coun- Sel for defense, He said that Marshal Henry came to him as an person, and the wit news ealled upon him to answer certain accusa- Hons, Jt was charged that he had improperly selected talcsmen in the Interest of the defen: ‘Witness told him that if it turned ou: that these talesmen were put there by him design- ‘edly the witness would see him pun’ ‘and he would never the fuences, ‘The witness said he had tried to have Mr. York, the stenographer, who ‘the In- yervigw bere, but gentleman was out of e city. Y- prpw'r mow BOWEN. ‘Mr. Brewster asked Mr. Smith: “Are you ao! Quainted with Henry A. Bowen?” “No sir; no sir,” answered Mr. Brewster, with some indignation. “I Dever saw him but once BREWSTER WITH ronounced clerk, “yes, we call him ‘oor must be closedon that matter,” Brewster whether Mr. Bowen it flograpined to mn wo come here on tbe ever telegraphed to me, sir,” When Mr. Brewster was excused from the stand Mr. James 8. Nickerson, of Philadelphia, Fin ori seater ein esate waa caed e of the interview with Kennedy, tothe stand and corroborated Mr. Brewster's ‘version of the interview. MR. KER ON THE STAND. ‘Mr. W. W. Ker then took the stand to make Scorrection. He sald that when he introduced Mr. Dickson to Mr. Brewster in the court room Qne day Mr. Brewster sald to Dickson: “I can- not talk with you now.” Afterwards he re- marked, “I think I knew your futher.” The At- torney General sald to the witness that he thought he had been too abrupt with Dickson, and he made the subsequent remark 0 as to soften the effect of his abruptness. “It has been ublished over the country,” said Mr. Ker, “that I introduced” @ person to Mr. Dickson, with whom Thad business relations, I want@o say emphatically that I had no interest”— lere Mr. Ker was cut off by an objection, and Mr, Worthington remarked: “Mr. Ker, you will have to make your reply through the newspapers.” ‘THE TESTIMONY ALL IX, Mr. Ker then left the stand, and both sides announced their testimony closed. A recess of a few miputes was taken to permit counsel for the government to confer before be- ginning the address to the jury. THE ARGUMENTS, After the recess Mr. Wells began the arga ments to the jury, prefacing his remarks by ob- serving that ifthe Jury expected him to say anything outside of the case they would be dix appointed, He would confine ‘himself to dis cussing whether a certain paper was or Was not read unlawfully before a certain jury. Mr. Wells made @ thorough ‘review of the case. ———_~-e-____ Down in the Treasury Vaults. COUNTING TEN MILLION SILVER DOLLARS, The count of the money in the Treasury be- gan to-day. A STAR reporter was taken to the great silver vault by Treasurer Wyman to-day to see the operation of the count. after passing through two or three rooms, protected by Iron ings, THE STAR reporter was conduc Sn iron barred cievaicr and lowered into the immense fire-proof and burglar-proof patent- time combination-locked vault, which is almost as big as a house, and will hold about fifty mil- lion silver dollars, Squatted dewn in the aisle of the vault, with a light and a pair of scales be- tween them, were the committee, with their heads together like traditional misers counting their money. One man stood in a cell, on one side of them, passing out the of silver (@ thousand dollars in @ bag), which Yrere welghed and numbered and them passed to the next man, who stowed It away in the next cell. ‘There ‘are about ten million silver dollars thus to be counted—or, rather, welghed— and it will take about ten days toget through with It, ‘The numbering of the is a thing that Mr. Jordan insisted upon, and it delays the count considerably. |The) clink, elink of the silver goes on with a metallic monotony, and the men lean silently over thelr tasks. Once or rice the numbersdid not tally,and they began over again, cautiously Glinking the “daddy dol ——_+00______ Beef and Pork Contracts. TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SMITH COURT OF IN- quiry, The naval court of inquiry appointed to In- vestigate the circumstances connected with contracts between Paymaster General Smith and Mr. Austin P. Brown for furiishing beef and pork for use in the navy, met in at the Navy department this morning. Paymaster General Smith appeared as a witness and testi- fled that his commission dated from June, 1882, and that an advertisement for naval supplies was dated October 7, 1882. | He identified a copy of the advertisenient, and, in answer to @ question of the judge yoeate, stated that he received proposals from Austin P. Brown and from thirty nine others. A contract was made with Brown for 500 barrels salt beef, 1,000 barrels salt pork, 50,000 pounds canned beef, 5,000 barrels vin- egar and 35,000 pounds ‘candles, for all of which he was the lowest bidder. The official papers connected with the contract were re- ceived us testimony after identification. A similar course was pursued with reference to the papers resulting from an advertisement for naval supplies of October 224, 1883, Mr. Austin P. Brown being awarded an additional contract, for supplying beef and pork. ‘The remainder of to-day’s session was devoted to the reading and consideration of the papers introduced. The court will meet again to-morrow. advo- oe sean DECISION IN Favor oF A BUILDING Assocta- ‘TION.—The ease of Mrs. Morrow against James et al,—action to recover moneys paid into a building assoclation—was decided in the Court: in General Term this morning. Judge James delivered the opinion aflirming ‘the decision below. *This i: legacy of the shortage of S. A. Terry, the secretary of the Territorial associ- ation, and the eee sought to recover the amounts paid in with ten per cent interest. ‘The defense was that the money not having reached the treasurer's hands, the association ‘was not responsible. The case was here once before on bill and answer, and was sent back to the auditor, who now reports certain sums as not properly the assets of the association. ‘The court says that the paying to the secretary when the treasurer was not present qas like paying a receiving teller of @ bank at is resi- dence, and that the money so paid cannot be said to be paid to the association, The auditor's report was therefore affirmed. Chief Justie Ourtter dissented. zo ES DEATH oF Mr. James, E. Spman—James Edwin Spear, who for several years occupied the position of leading writer on the staffof the Cincinnati Enguirer, and more recently that of editorial correspondent of the New York World in Washington, died in this city of acute bron- chitis early Saturday morning. His brother, who lives in Massachusetts, will arrive to-day, and the disposition of the remains will be de- termined, THe NATIONAL Rives’ Fare.—Preliminary arrangements are already far advanced looking to the fatr of the National Rifles, to be held at the armory from November 2 to 14 next. Already many business men have pledged substantial donations for the fair, and others, honorary members of the Rifles, have con: sented to go on the general committee of the falr, and guaranteed thelr hearty support, A meeting of the general “committee will be held some evening this week, when the work of ap- pointing sub-committeds, issuing of the pros- tus, and preparation of the numerous Its will be discussed and acted on. —— Coxconpra CHURCH MATTERS.—At a meet- ing of the congregation of Concordia German Evangelical church yesterday, the follow members of the church council were elected: Messrs. Fr. Vogt, Justus Kaiser, Join Kaiser, John Schneider.’ Mr. G. Glessier was re-elected ‘as one of the trustees. ‘The trustees were em- powered to d with the erection of @ pur- sonage adjoining the chureh on G street, passa Rognerres ReroxreD—Chief Clerk John Tweedale, of the War department, reports stolen froin the record office of the departinent eight pounds of type metal, valued at 40 cents, —Charles P. Stiefel, 26 P’ street, reports that while passing along 'M street Saturday night there was snatched from him three palrs of pants, worth $18.— Hannah Hyland, 1622 Ver. mont’ avenue, re] stolen a quantity of clothing and pair of earrings, valued at one ee Se DEDICATION OF 4 CATHOLIC CHuRCH—St. Ambrose Catholic church, at Wilson’s stat Prince George's county, Mu., was dedicated a 11 o'clock yesterday inorning by Archbishop Gibbons. “High mass was sung by Father Caughy, of Laurel, Md., under whose care the néw chureh will be. Tie music, Glorza’s mass in F, was excelientiy rendered by a choir com- posed for the occasion of members of Bis, Aloy- sius and Dominvic’s churches, of this elty. Car Toll institute, from this cht attended in ‘a body, marshaled by thet, president, E. J. Hannan. eee ee FIxep For VIOLATING THE Fisarxe Law— Saturday night, between 10 and 11 o'clock, Lieut, Guy ham and Hay- ser rowed from the foot of street to the Long bridge, searching for violators of ‘the new captufed ‘two lisnerinei—tenty P. Deis rmen—Henry P. ‘ani Horatio Beach—and ae of Horat ind took possession of their boats and fishing traps. In the Police Court this morning the nen jicaded guilty, and court imposed a fine of $10 forfel ‘their boats and fishing traps. for Tur EvENtso Stan. ‘TRIAL.—The trial of John T. BF fi sk MURDEROUS WORK. Twe Crushed Skulls and a Fatal Cut. THREE AFFRAYS WITH SERIOUS RESULTS AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE SATURDAY NIGHT, On Saturday night there were three serious affrays among colored people in this District, each of which, It ls thought, will result in a.case of homicide. A MAN'S SKULL FRACTURED BY A BLOW FROM AN AXE. The first affray took place in Nailor's alley, between 9th and 10th and N and O streets, Sat- urday night, and originated in Mary Brooks slapping Tobe Wilson, a boy, in the face. Lizzie Chesley tnterfered, and the two women ex- changed some blows. Among the bystanders were William Payne and Robert Lewis, alins Robert, Price, who, taking the, sides of the women, en n'a fight, and Payne got the best of'Price. The latter ‘then went into his house, and coming out with a blunt axe walked up to Payne and struck nim a heavy how on the side of the head with the butt of the axe, and dropping it made off. An alarm was at oncegiven, and Sergeant Hollinberer and Ofti- cers Riley'and Kearney appeared. Dr. Bush- nell, who had been summoned, found that the wound was avery serious one, and that the skull of Payne Was probably fractured. The Officers had “him conveyed to. the Preed man’s hospital. The officers of the sixth pre ¢inct at once took measures to arrest Price, alls Lewis, and about one qclock Serzeant Amiss and Officers Dunnigan and Lowenstein found him near the corner of Lith and o streets, ate took him in custody. He had been provided with a change of clothing, and was evidently on the point of leaving the eity. Price admits Qiat he hit Payne with the axe, but claims that he used it after he was struck with a suck by ne. : In the Police Court this morning Price was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, and was committed to jail without ball, FATALLY CUT WITH A POCKET KNIFE. HAt Feeley’s grocery and liquor store on the northeast corner of 20th and E. streets, in what is known as “Foggy Bottom,” Augustus Dyson and Patrick Branson were drinking between 11 and 12 o'clock Saturday night, and engaged ina fight brought on by a remark a to Josephe Ime Hall, a colored woman who was present. Dyson ahd the woman left and Branson followed them, renewing the fight in_ tro he store, when’ Dyson. with a small poc nite, gave Branson two cuts in the lower part of the: men, and ran to his home not far off. Bi Was attended by Dr. C,H. A. Kieinschmid' who found that he had been badly ruptu: =. and that the wound was a fatal o Branson was taken to the Freedmuan’s hospi The fact was not made known to the pe {ill over an hour afterwards.and OMicers Kendall and Chamberlain going to the neigh borhood found a hat which was identified as Aisin there found that Dy bee to David Asher, a boy, and the only witness ray (the woman having ran away), an red to get him out of the was. The then went to Dyson's houxe and arrested him, He admitted that he did the act and that be had thrown the weapon, a small pocket knife, away. District Attorney Worthington yester- day Went to the Freedman’s hospital and took the ante-mortem statement of Branson. Dyson is held at the fourth precinct station to await the result of his victiza's injuries, as his death is expected at any moment. 4 MAN'S SKULL CRUSHED BY HIS STEP-sox WITH A HEAVY PLANK. An altercation took place about one o'clock Sunday morning in the neighborhood of the new naval magazine, over the Eastern brauch, with serious results. Alfred Collins, alias Betters, lives in ashanty near the river. His stepson, 20 years old, went home after mid night Saturday. He had been drinking heavil: and after being admitted by his step-i her, he inquired if there was any turpentine in ‘the house, stating that he had shot himself in the hand. He was told that there was some and was directed to look for it. He thereupon be- came loud and boisterous, cursing his step- father, who told him to be quiet or he must leave the house. This made him more vivient, and he declazed that he would not leave, Ths old man then seized hold of him to ec and in the tussle both fell, the old man fu! ing unaer the young one. The youn man then seized a piece of heavy “eee and dealt the stepfather several severe lows, crushing the skull and leav! senseless on the floor inside. Dr. Py Uniontown, examined the wound lasi night, and gave the opinion that it would prove fatal. The stepson was arrested by Sergeant McCat ran and Officer W. T. Anderson and locked ie in the eighth precinct station on Capitol hill Betters, the stepson, was charged in the Police Courton a warrant with assault and battery with intent to kill, and he was com- mitted to jail, the case being continued to await the action of the coroner's jury. , Later. ALFRED COLLINS DIES OF HIS WOUNDS. A telephone message was received at police headquarters about nine o'clock this morning stating that All Collins had died from the wounds inflicted by his stepson. AN INQUEST OVER THE BODY OF COLLINS To BE HELD TO-MORROW. Dr. Lachlan Tyler made a post mortem ex- amination of Collius’ wounds and found a frac ture of the skull three and one-half inches long by two and one-quarter inches wide. The Sollowing jury was sworn: William HL Thom, J. Garges, B. L, Simpson, Joba A. Peake, Jobin Dixon and John Mawdsicy. “After reviewing the body the jury adjourned to meet atthe 8th precinct station at one o'clock to-morrow. There will be a number of wit- nesses before the coroner's jury to-morrow, who are at present down the country, and could not arrive in time for the inquest’ to-day. The prisoner, Alfred Betters, was arrested about- three miles from he scene of the trazedy, hid ing ina barn near Bald Eagle bill. The body of the victim will be turned over to his widow this afternoon. DEATH OF ANOTHER VICTIM—BRANSON, Branson died at the Freedman’s hospital a Uttle before noon to-day. The body was viewed by Coroner Patterson who ordered a jury of inquest to be summoned to meet at the second precinct station at four o'clock this afternoon, at which hour the in- ‘quest will be held. ss Two CnuncuEs ComBINED.—The Plymonth Congregatiopal church, which has been worshiping at Catholic hall, on 18th street, for the past three years, was notified that it could not continue to meet there, as the Catholic prong desired the use ofits hall, consequently the ‘mouth church hasremoved, and now worships with the Lincoln Memorial Congrega- tional church, corner of 11th and R streets northwest. Rev. G. W. Moore, pastor of the latter, preached io the combined congregations yesterday. Rev. W.T. Peel, pastor of the Piy- mouth church, will preach to the combined congregations hext Sunda} Affairs in West Washington. Rewovixe Rocks Fuow THE River Cmax- NEL—Capt. F. R. Lowe, submarine enzincer, wrecker ana diver, of No. 2 Coentles slip, New been awarded the contmct for A. steam pump and two steam derricks of the company arrived at Hart- ley’s wharf yesterday, and will ina short time begin work. ‘GRAIN RECEIPTS.—Canal boat Samuel Jarboe arrived yesterday with 2,400 bushels of corn bushels of wheat for J. G.& J. M. am land and No McKenney, Dumbarton-street M. E. church, officiated, COAL TRADE oN THE CANAL.—During Jast week efghty boats left Camberiand, carrying 087 tons of coal, against nincty-cight_ boais and 11,153 tons the previous week. Daring the year to dato 326 boats have left here, RUMORS OF A FRESH CONFLICT. Fears that Another Battle Has Taken Place Between the Russians and Af Ans—The Czar's Ominous’ Visit te joxcow—The European Prens Generals ly Abandoning Hopes of Pence. Lennox, April 27.—Rumors from St, Peters. burg ofa fresh conflict between the Russians and the Afghans are causing great uveusiness in London and on the continent, news of the Penjdeh battle having been preceded by a sim- ilar rumor, It Is generally believed also that Russia keeps back news, The news that the Czar 4* going to Moscow is considered oni 4 sa similar Visit immediately preceded the Rosso-Turkish war. Press comments on the Pubiie feeling in all the Huropean capitals ie more despondent. War Seemingly Inevitable. A dispatch from St. img to Reuter’e Telegram Co. Kays: petween Russia and and Is now Fegarde es to-day for Mos. Lorie city nis mantfesto or declaras tion of war, if such an extreme measure should become necessary.” DANGER OF A PANTO AT BERTIN. The Berlin Boursen Zeitung says: The @iffe culties on the Berlin bourse grow more and more distinct ax end of month ap- he aims ugmented Of ACCOUNTS a8 bY the Ts of Russians will be nis, and failures are likely that some Kussian reserve rising of the Poles, Russia has decided to send no troops from Poland. THE DEFENSE OF HERAT. Prof. Vatchbery has arrived in London, He thinks that 8,000 Afghan troops around Heras will suffice to prevent Its capture by the Rus sians, as the distance from Askaboo, tbe termi: nus of the railway to Herat, is 450 miles, and, being without military roads, Is therefore im- passable tora large Russian army. ‘The popular Uon of Herat ix about 15,000, of ‘whom 13,000 are of Persian descent and speak the Persian tongue, They are not very friendly to the Afghans, A WARNING WORD To TURKEY, The Standard says: “Turkey cannot, If she tries, close the Dardanelles against our fleet, We only ask her not to try auy such rash ex- periment,” A CHANCE OF PEACE, BUT WAE THE PROBA> Binary. The Times says. experionced ob peace; nevertheless, t! working for war are plainly more povent and complex than bas been generally suspected in England.” A SPECIAL CABINET MEETING, A special meeting of the cabinet has been summoned for to-morrow. Ear! Spencer, lord Ueutenant of Ireland, will come from Dublin to attend the meeting. Bismarck Antagonizing England. It is asserted that the British government is in possession of information which proves be- yond adoubt that Prince Bismarck has been urging Turkey to side with Kussia in the event ‘ofa war between England and Russia, HURRYING TROOPS To THE FRONT IN INDIA. SIMLA, INDIA, April 27.—Preparations are being urgently pressed for the quick dispatch of troops to “the front.” THE PORT OF VLADIVASTOCK SHANGHAL, April cLosen. 27.—The port of Viadivas tock, in Siberia, near the confines of China, bas been’ closed to commerce. The Russian naval suthoritics have so disposed torpedoes hak omiy narrow channels remain for the entry and of their own warships. FEELING VERY WELL. Gen. Grant's 634 Birthday Finds Him in Good Condition. New York, April 27.—Beginning at 11 o'clock. Jast night General Grant slept at intervals until 2 o'clock this morning, after which his slumber Was almost continuous until 8 o'clock this morn= ing. When he had been dressed he remarked Uhat he felt good and was refreshed. When Dr, Douglas leit the bouse at 8:30 he said the patient was fully as well as yesterday. He could nol kay that he Was better than on Sunday, for on that day he was exceedingly well, com tively, but the general to-day was ‘as ) yesterday, and had so expressed himself. IX HONOR OF THE GENERAL'S BIRTHDAY, Flags are flying and bunting is displayed to» day in the street on which General Grant lives, in commemoration of his birthday, The gen- eral to-day ts 63 years old. GEN. GRANT TAKES A DRIVE. Dr. Newman and Mrs, Mark Hopkins called “between eleven and twelve o'clock. At noon the general, Mrs. Grant, Mrs Sartoris and U.S. Grant, jr., entered the carrie age for the first time Since Friday last, and ‘went to drive, An elaborate offering of flowers from Thomas C: Acton was presented at the oor as the general was leaving the house to ve. i The Khedive Responsible. FRANCE NOT INCLINED TO TREAT WITH TURKET. ON THE BOSPHORE EGYPTIEN AFFAIR, Panis, April 27.—Pssad Pasha, the Turkish ambassador, to-day approached M. de Freycinet, the minister of foreign affairs, the ques Lion of the suppression of the uptien, M. de Freycinet was most courteous in tone and manner, and expressed the greatest cone sideration for the sultan, his goverament and his people. France, however, sald Min- rde Freycinet, considered that the questio At issue concerned only the government of the khedive of Ezypt which, by imperial firmin, is made responsible for the internal govern- ment of Egypt. It is reported that a French fleet has been or. dered to rendezvous at the Piracus, and there await further orders. This action Is taken With reference to a naval demonstration before Alexandria in the event of Ecypt refusing to accede to the demands of France regarding the Tehablitation of the Bosphore Kguptien. ALEXANDKIA, April 27.— Notwithstanding the enthusiastic reception accorded by the French residents here to M. Tallandier, the French charge d'affaires at Cairo, the ty of the French residents really disapprove of the action of France in Ue Bosphore Lgyptien mute r. AX UN -ANDING REACHED. Loxpox, Aprfl 27.—In the house of commons this afternoon, Lord Edmund Fitzmaarice sald the governmen! was on the point of arriving at an arrangement of the ox dialer =e to France, and rt Ss From Wall Street To-day. New You, April 27.—The new week opened. On the stock exchange this morning witha wiet but, taken altogether, a strong market. irst prices were generally «I fraction lower than they closed on Saturday evening, but they were generally the lowest during the first hour, and the market has been slowly but steadily going up all the morning. ‘The advan- ces were only fractional, but there are no de clines among the active stocks. The market Pves evidence of ‘being very well supported, ning rates are very easy; only two or three stocks command ny premium whatever for use. The Omaha earnii for the third week in ‘April show a loss of $29,300, but the stock has been dull and strong. The most wctive stocks have been Union Pacific, N. ¥. Central, Puaifie Mail and St. Paul. The total sales for hour were 45,000 shares, eee For Robbing the Mails. Barrmore, April 27.Today Charles C. ee ed RR, stolen letters trom: the post office tn Y, pleaded h He was sentenced to two years and six in the Maryland penitentiary. — fr fe