Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1885, Page 1

eatin Stet cal 2 THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Exeept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Perneylvania Ave, and 11th St, by The Eveuing Siar Newspaper Company, GEO, W. ADAMS, Pres't, ‘Tur EVENING Star is served to subscribers tn the city hy carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per Werk. or de. per month. Copies at the counter, cents sch Ty mail—posiage prepaid—50 cents a month; one year, $6; six mouths, 33. red at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.as second-class mali matter. | Tie WEEKLY Star—poblished on Friday—$1 a Postaze prepall. Six months, 50 cents. ‘ Ali mail subscriptions must be paid in advance: Bo peper sent le © than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application, ve he £oening Star, Vo. 66—No. 10,027. “WASHINGTON, D.C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1885. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. P_errao an. “Ie is King of them all."—Gen. E. A. Cann. ATHLETIC PARK, JUNE 22, FOR THREE DAYS ONLY. Performance Afternoon and Evening, Ra’ n or Shine BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST, Reconstructed, Enlarged and Improved. First appearance of the Renowned Sloux Chief, SITTING BULL. Admission, 50 cents. Children, NCERT BY THE MAR THE BLU FORD'S LOCK P.M. can be obtained at the fol- ‘0.5 Piano Rooms, S17 -ATURDAY MATINEE, OF PENZANCE. nits Jel Ww OF TWO CONTI- NENTS THIS WEEK. ‘Yuesday, Thurstay and Saturday. 16, 20 and BO cents. Matinces jel5 Ad PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, ETC Nance OF THE ST. D. AND aN StH has been postponed from June 16t0 JULY 9. ‘Tickets will be good for the latter dt ie LL—EXCURSION OF THE the steamer Mary =; children, 15c. Bost eturning at Sp.m, 1t* yporomac FRUIT GROWE! Toy On MONDAY, JUNE 220. Steamer Mary Washington leaves 9:30 am., return- ing about 8 p. Tickets, 50 ts; Children 25 cents. A good band on boat and at pavilion, JelGot 1 THEMBLY, Chair. Excursion Com. on “SHIN JOHN, Excursion by Grace M. EC on Packet . Wages Leaves Congress street, Georgetown, 8 a. m., return- ing at S pom. Tickets, SO cents. Je16-20* OONLIGHT EXCURSION ON STEAMER Lady of the Lake, given by the Ladies of Ham- line ME. Church, FRIDAY, June 19, 1885. Boat leaves 6 o'clock’ pm. Tickets, 50 cents; gales Under fifteen years 25 cents. SPRINGS ‘Trains leaves I. and P. depot 9a. m. Teturning, Jeaves Carlin Springs 6:30 p.m. Refreshments by the Jadies of the church. Tickets, 40 cents. Children, 20 cents, (*BROL 1s I SHALL HALL, : THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH. Only one trip will be made. Steamer Corcoran will Jeave her wharf at 5 p. m., and return at 10. ‘Tickets are limited to 500 at 50 cents each. Je15-4t* g EEP COOL AND FE. FUN FO. Splendid Fleet of Saloon Steamers leave 7th st.wharf: WAKEFIELD—7 am., Monday, Thursday Saturday, for ‘all the sammer Resorts and Ri Landings. ARKOWSMITH—8:50 am, Tuesday, ‘Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 am. Sunday, for COLONIAL BEACH DIRECT, back by 10:30 YY OF WASHINGTON and crry ALE DRIA leave hourly for Alex- andria, Va., from am. to 7:15 p.m., every day; 12 Iniles On the Potomac for 15e. Enjoy the coo river breeze and SAVE THE BABIFS. See schedules. C. W. RIDIEY, an Lospeave a 1885 exccnsiox seasox 1885 ox THE, BALTIMORE & OHIO R. B. EVERY MONDAY, commencing June 22, to PEN MAR Round trip rate, $1.50. Limited to 300 persons. Leave Washington at 8 am. Returning, arrive at 830 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, Commencing June 23, to HARPER'S FERRY AND BYRNES’ ISLAND, On the Potomac. Round trip rate, $1. Limited to 200 persons. Leave ‘Washington 10:05 a.m. Returning, arrive st 7:20 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND EVERY OTHER SUNDAY, to LURAY CAVERNS, Commencing June 24. Round trip rate, $3.50. Leave Washington 830 am. Returning, arrive at 9:15 pm Every ticket calls for a reserved seat on these ex- cursions. Secure your tickets at 619 and 1351 Penn- syivania avenue, and at depot on the morning of the excursion. Jel3-3m Qoeu ss FALIS. Va. Finest Scenery on the Potomac. ‘fhe steamer MARY WASH. ON will make an excursion trip to the above place EVERY WEDNES- DAY, leaving Seventh street wharf at 9 am., return- ing af S p.m.” Fare, round trip, 25c. on & fine waxed deck down and buck GLYMONT EVERY SATURDAY 9 A. M, RE- TURNING AT 6 P. M, SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXCURSION. ‘The steamer MARY WASHINGTON will make excursion trips EVERY SUNDAY, leaving at 3p. ma. , returning at 8 p.m. ‘Pickets, 25a round trip. Fine Brass Band on these excursions. No objectionable parties allowed on board. Steamer for charter for Marshali Hall, Glymont and Other poiats. Jeo E.8. RANDALL, Manager. D Fidaead CEDAR POLN The popular Watering Place of Washington’ The safe, swift and magnificent steamer ARM. TA ‘Will leave on wharf, foot aa ‘st. daily, except Sat- Urdays, ut 9a. m._commenci ‘i! si UNE 21. Armenia stops at Alexandria on Mondays, Wednes- days und Fridays only. Fare Sve. roundtrip. Child- Fen. 25. For further information and charters to societies and Corporations apply to G. L. SHERIFF'S Coal Office, 1114 Pa ay JeS-3m And Steamer Mattano’s wharf, foot of J THE GhEAT Pali AND CABIN JOH s ‘The Steam Packet EXCELSIOR will make regnl: trips during the geason to the above pointsevery SU DAY, TUESDAY and FRIDAY, leaving her wharf, corner of High st. and Canal, at 8 o'clock a.m., sh Fare for round trip Sec. Boat can be chartered on For information apply at uilice of J. G. and J. M. WATERS, 1047 High st. Georgetown. JeS-iat> TrENTI SOC SANI ‘BS, Ee. Pistorio'’s Orchestra is not connected with Lower Cedar Point this season, and can be epgaged on. rea sonabie terms for excursions, pienics, &e. Add) bh and bse 15 Est we. J ets, Pesto. & PROCTOR WILL RE- Bat sume the poplar Satugjay Evening Excursion arated last m, Oa the steamer } every Saturday Evening, com June 13th, and continue Ey Saturday. Steamer Mary Washington leaves a wm. and returns at 11. Danciaz gulug and returning. ckets 25c, Pistorio’s Orchestra, Jes-2w= gT™auen CORCORAN EXCURSION. ‘The owners of the steamer W. W. Corcoran have porchased and will assame the man: of Mar- Shall Hail. Dally morning excur-ious will be given especially for Ladies and Children. Absolute order will be: red on the grounds. The table furnished With ali the market affords. Lunches served, and ice. fruit and milk alwayson hand. Steamer leaves every Morning at 10 o'cluck, ret at 4 o'clock. Fure, 25ceuts for round trip to Glymont and Marshall Hall. Children, 15 cents. dm VAMILY EXCURSIONS TO GLYMON’ SATURDAY, commencing June ttn, Mary Wash- ington leaves at 9a. m.; back at 6 p.m. A good band ‘beat and pavilion. For tickets 25 cents; children, O cents. OF special Fates 1 clubs or schoola. Call ab TREMELY'S Picture store, $27 7th street. Jel-im “| “1 KTREMBLY, Excursion pe BS Eh ha i ee Ot FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN if BRIDGE. ‘The new steam packet it. G. Wagner can be char- tered for Excursions to either of above places; capacity (Of the boat over 200. For information at the. jelry store of H.G. @5.E Wagner, 322i MM) st., opposite W: tireseo eee erie been a e ranch of Marsland. Fifty Ave “sallew from Wi SRAXD OPENING O8 NEW LOwEL, SPAND The ‘and fast hew excursion steamer GEORGE LAW Tl leave 7th st. wharf 8:45 a. m. ae oe Mt 9:30 p. m.. commencing with MONDAY. SUNEL and every Mondays, Wedn and San- days the month of June “Don't fail to go on ene of these and see the Rago goede e resort on the any nt ¢ ments whicn have been made since last season. ively claim to have the ae ‘The natural scenery ersbo conta. ‘Sebi MITHRAS LODGE OF PEC A. AND (\. SCOTTISH Bi WASHINGTON, D. C., June 17, 1885. ‘The members of this Lodze are invited to ‘issemble At Mosonic Temple, corner ‘th and F streets, on THURSDAY, P-m.,without uniform, to atiend the funeral oi Brother, Rouest Hareisox Gnanam. By ¢ . Master. It CORSO: = SPECIAL NOTICE. Co-operation. All members of our Watch Clubs receive, under our co-operative system, the benefits of close eash bu; the priv: join our sy payment sacgRS BROTH National Watch Clubs. 3, low mer prices. THE coats ble in full Temp se “Asylum, June 18,1835. av ‘iges) the funeral of our jal supervisio Case Work, Address 209 Q st. nw. JOHN ¥ —A_ special convocati id at Masonic Tem | h, 1890, at 3:30 p.m. Durpoxe of attending the funeral of Compan! ExT H. GmawaM. Members of this und siste ters are fraternally invited to attend. M.ELIL P, SE _Jele-2t rf ~=> REMOVAL—TO MY- CUSTOMERS: T (Ran how locatea'st 2031 ont Avenue adjoining the Portiand. T. V. NOONAN, Jelo-Im ia Piumber, (Ke 5 PF BAYLY, Jn, Office and Hestdence Jel2-6r* 1829 T st. n. w <a DBA corner 9th and E. sts. ‘n. ° himself with B. F. PRICE & CO., dealers in Paints, Oils, Glass, &e., 1305 E st. where he will bé See his friends and customers. _ je! ‘GOOD WoRK. BYRON 3. ADAM: 514 Sth Street Northwest, specialty of Pension aind Claim Agents work. Picnic and Excursion printing at low rates. jel2-Im = ONS HAVIN BLES ‘against the late JOHN McCLELLAND Will will please send them to JOHN MCCLELLAN Administrator, 937 B st. n, <a NOTICE TO OWNERS OF CARRIAGES. Persons leaving the city for the summer, and wish- ing their winter caztiazes repaired, painted or stored, will find it to their advantage to leave them with us. bees attention given to the Re-painting of Pine Car- azes. Monograms, Coats-of-Arms, aud Crests, ex- ecuted in the very best manner. ANDREW J. JOYCE, 412, 414 and 416 14th st. n. w. GEORGE W, JOY Manager. Agents for Brewster € Co. (of Broome st.) ‘York. Jeo- SAMUEL 8. SHEDD GaS FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS, GARDEN VASES, SEITEES AND HOSE, GAS RAN STOVES, TUBL 1206 Pensa. ave. and 1206 D st. naw. the only agent for the following brands of Import KAISER, CULMBACH, And ‘The trade and families supplied. “Ox telephone promptly filled. myll-m,w,f3m E F. BROOKS, GARDEN HOSE, any length. GAS STOVES, all sizes; guaranteed. Call and examine. GAS FIXTURES, &. No charge for hanging: LOWEST PRICES. Plumbing, Repairs, &c, E F. BROOKS, my27 581 15th street, (==> DPortanr To Taxpayers All taxes due previous to July 1, 1882, can be paid at adiscount by ealling on. WILLIAM DICKSON, _my21-Im Bud ty street, ep» JoHN W. Consos. JouN W. MAcARTNEY. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers, Glover Building, 1419 F st, ‘ashington, D. C. sight, recelved iduals, Chesapeake and Ohio Bonds, West Shores and all Stocks and Honds|isted on the New York and Philadel- hia Stoek Exchanges bought and sold on commission. ton orders executed. American Bell Telephone tock dealt in. District of Columbia bonds of all denominations on hand for sale. Stock and Konds of all local street Rall- roads, Gas, Insurance and ‘Telephone Companies Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT KReEceErprs To-pA’ revehue, $25: AFFAIRS ON THE Istimvs.—Secretary Whit- ney received a telegram to-day from Rear Ad- miral Jouett, at Colon, of which the following ly attempts at mediation,supported missioners Justo, Arosemina und David ernandez, resulted in a treaty of pence, which ned by commissioners of both parties, approved by revolutionary orders, ain as previously Goyern- marching 0: fauquilla, eo and Yantic good.” Secrerary Ewpicort left Washington this morning for a short visit to Boston. Before leaving he authorized Mr. John Tweedale, chief clerk of the War department, to sign requisi- tions upon the Treasury and other papers re- guiring his signatur daring his absence, DrowNep.—The Navy department is in- formed that Gunner MeDonald was drowned last evening while .attempting to cross the straits to Valle —Internal NT’S CALLERS to-day Morris and Lawler, ex-Senaior Hereford, tive Kleiner, and Col. J. Ind; Reps ative TH AMONG THE Px and Dr. L. plen, of Da tatives Hurd and Paul, Thot Philadelphi C. Underwou A. Varoua, of Cub: Aelphia; F. J. A ‘linton Beckwith, of New York; D. pleton, Gen. John Cochrane, P. He hn Lawshe,of Calif N.; A. HL Cottrith ForMAL CHARGES Smith are being prey Judge advocate general at the Navy depart- ment. The detail of officers for the court- martial will not be made public until the charges and specifications are completed. It is Ny und staied some 1 , that the court will be ed mainly of the officers at present on tes court-martial. The only change expected is the substitution of pay officers for medical officers, New CLERKS TO BE EmpLoyEeD,—Under the provisions of the appropriation bill, which goes into effect July 1st, there will be seven new clerks added to the force in the First tant Postmaster General's office and one in the free delivery office. These appointments will only be for one year, and will come under the civil service. In the Interior department there will be no increase in the clerical force during the next year, i THE Brps for furnishing supplies to the Inte- rior department were opened yesterday. There were G2 bidders, most of whom were from this city. The awards will be made in the course of @ week or so. THe Raiiway MasTER MECHANICS’ Coy- VENTION.—The railway master mechanics’ convention met at Willard’s for their second day's session this morning and discussed the Feports and papers presented. At noon they urned and called upon the President, They will adjoufn to-morrow and on Friday will go to Mount Vernon, GEN. Horatio GaTEs Gipson, the new com- mander of the Washington barracks, paid his respects to the President to-day SECRETARY WHITNEY will goto New York this aflernoon for a few days. RULES FoR THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.—Secre- THE DISTRICT OFFICES. The Views of Citizens of the District Ascertained by Star Reporters—The Hind of Men They Would Like to See Appointed, and How They Should be Seiected. Mr, W. H. Clagett when approached by a Stan reporter said that he felt some delicacy in expressing himseif with regard to the selection of residents of the District tor office. “How- ever,” he added, “You may say for me that I know we haye a large number of honorable and capable citi ¥ one of whom wonld fill any of the positions connected with the Di: trict government with honor and credit. I know it would be gratifying to our citizens gen- erally tohave men familiar with local affairs, and with property interests here selected for the local or District offices. We have had a good deal of experience going toshow tie bene: fit, the advantage of having bone fide citizens selected for local oft Now take the im- nt question of goiny belore commitices of ss in bel fof District n ters. Old ell informed as to tac prblic wishe: needs would have no dificalty in satisiy x ‘The President, “it is uns don we but there is no way unde: d a of determining Just what the people of the Distrie: do want. “This isa community of 200,000 people, and the only w: giving expression vo our Ww through influential person: opinion that seems to obtain he: els to the fact that the methods which usually pre- vail Ina community of getting together and piving expression to public sentiment are lack- Ing here.” Mr. Ciagett was coniident that the citizens would be glad to s selected for the local offices, and he was no lack of good men for these plae WHAT M2. THOMAS J. FISHER SUGGESTS, Mr. Thos. J. Fisher, nk that ifthe President desires to find out who will j bethe best men to fill the District offices, that he should, when he is ready to consider the matter, invite a number Of the leading citizens of the District, the busi- ness men, the bankers and thé large owners of roperty to call upon him. He could then call 0 their attention the names of those who have been recommended for the various offices and ask for opinions as to thefr qualifications. In this way [ think that he could arrive at some idea, not only as to the fitness of the eaudidates for the places, but also the feeling of the people of the District, Iam of the opinion that zhis plan would ‘be more satisfactory than the usual one ofdelegations, for in the latter case they are in favor of one man and op- posed to all the others. Tae consequence is that after hearing several the Pres- ident is in donbt as to what would be the best course for him to pursue. This bas been illustrated in the past, when any measure of District interest hus been before Congress, So many diverse views have been presented that the committees have been unable to judge what the citizens really desired. Tae desire of the citizens is,as I take it, that good men should be secured, and if the President. con- sults representative citizens on this point he will undoubtedly be able to get information on this point.” WHAT COL. BERRET THINKS THE PRESIDENT WILL Do, 5 Col. James G. Berret says he doesn’t see that there has been any unaccountable delay in the appointment of District offices. He might name fifty good reasons why the appointments are not yet made. The a Presi- dent fs greatly embarrassed about the appoint- ments, and the eagerness to give him sugges- tions, he thinks comes from. a few ovar- | people and persons who have be ed. Neither class represents th. tary Whitney has Issued the foliowing rules for the transaction of the business of the Navy de- | partment: Reception of members of Congress | persons not officers of the department | between 10 and 12o0'¢lock. Reception of heads | of bureaus and officers of the department hav- | ing business with the Secretary from 12 until 3 | o'cloc m 3 to 4 o'clock all persons will be excluded, and heads of bureaus and officers of the department are requested not to call in this | hour unless specially invited. On Satardays no visitors will _be admitted except heads of bu- Teaus and officers of the department. CHARGED W 1 SCANDALOUS ConDUCT.—En- sign Alfred Jeffries has been ordered to be tried by court-martial at New York“on charges of scandalous conduct in failing to pay to three of the crew certain mouey due them while he was in command of the coast survey steamer Bara- tario. The court is composed of Capt. Robert Boyd, Comrhander H. B. Robeson, Lieut. A. B. H. Lilie, Capt. P. C. Pope (M. Cj, Lieut. JT. Sullivan, Lieut. Geo. A. lhoun and Capt. W. 8. Muse (M. C.), with Lieut. J. D. J. Kelly Judge advocate. Cannot RECEIVE TWO SALARIES.—The first controller of the Treasury has decided that Prof. C. V. Riley, entomologist of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, while drawing his salary as such,canuot draw the additional pay of cura- tor of insects of the National museum, @ueE Seep AccounT.—First Controller Dur- ham has approved the statement of the accounts of Mr. Loring, late commissioner of agriculture, as made by the first auditor, who djsallowed $20,807, which was expended in seeds and in bouglit and’sold. Direct wire from our office to New York, Philadel- phia and Boston. api (ee bu BeR. BUILDING AND HARDWOOD LUMBER. WM. McLEAN & SON mb31 13th and B streets northwest. eee ee EON Ce VARICES ASD sident parti cal PHOS VITZ, the new and poj Brain and Nerve Tonic and Safesuard against Malaria. For saié ureated by the glass or im bottles by W. C. MILBURN, Sole i- Yentor and Manuiacturer, 1429 Peunsylvdnla ave, ap (FS BES BROWN (COLORED) ‘will give her highly recommended Medl- cated Electric and Steam Haths Also, Magnetic treatment, at 305 Missouri mr2-51 (> ROGDSKT € LEWIS, THE Wi ‘known Sign Painters and” Glaziers, are at 9808 D street uorthwest. Telephone call, 3793. All orders promptly attended to. ocl-om M48ose tear a TO-NIGHT, . Editor of “Health and Home,” brated Lecture om DIGESTION. 30. Lecture begins at 8. Doors open at 1 | Eovys Orrenraten Rerriceratons WITH SLATE STONE SHELVES. WHITE MOUNTAIN CREAM FREEZERS. WATER FILTERS, ALL SIZES. M. W. BEVERIDGE, 1009 Pennsylvania ave. Jel6-3t-1stp Lions Acrrextiow: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS MLLE M. J. PRANDI, 1300 F Sraexr POMPADOUR BANGS. SHINGLED BANGS. ‘These styles never need be In the hairdressers’ hands: always in order by plain combing. Hair dressed and Bangs Shingled. ps-ami* Ta: New **Barrone: Raxcr. -NINE SIZES, JUST OUT WITH THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, IS CHEAP IN PRICE, BUT | FIRST-CLASS IN FVERY RESPECT. THERE IS NOTHING IN THE MARKET EQUAL TO IT. THE ECONOMY GAS STOVE IS THE BEST SELLING STOVE, AS EVERY ONE USING THEM TAKES PLEASURE IN TELLING THEIR HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, Je 424 OTH STREET 4cn Or Jus 4 OF: Jus: FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS! Now im store the Largest-Stock of Fireworks. we bave ever had, including EIGHT HUNDRED BOXES FIRE CRACKERS. .ONE HUNDRED BOXES CANNON CRACKERS, Large variety of ROCKETS, ROMAN CANDLES, RED FIRE, DEVIL CHASERS, &. 0 All new goods, at lower prices than ever. Sold only to dealers, who are advised to give their orders now to © W. THORN @ CO., ‘B18 and 815 Oth st nw, W15-eoty3 uy tment for labor in preparing ther for distri- Entions The controller decided that the sum should have been charged to the fund ap- propriated for the purchase, pegne ation and distribution of seeds, and not that of the aborar ry. , OFFICE SEEKERS.—There is no relaxation in the demand for places under the government. Chiets of departments and bureaus find their time =Jmost wholly occupied in considering applications for appointments, and the order exeludiny visitors from some of the cabinet of ficials on Saturdays was a matter of self-de- tense. Thexe officials found that they had to exclude evexybody at least one day in the week in order to transact the necessary routine business of thetr respective oflices. Though there does not seem to be a- very great number of office seekers in the city there are enough to engage the attention almost continually of those who have places to dispense. A SURPLUS oF SUGAR BEET SEED—Chief Clerk Nesbitt, of the Agricultural department, says there are about twelve thousand pounds of the sugar beet seed still on hand, and he added: “The heap does not seem toget an: smaller. Sometimes when I look at it I thin it is actually growing larger. Several days ago a Georgia farmer wrote us that he was in great need of this seed. He had tried in various di- rections, but couldn't get any. In his extremity he wrote to the departinent ‘for two bushels of the seed. He got it, and I expect he was sur- prised at our promptness, But there docs not seem to be any more farmers wanting beet seed,” The great quantity of peas and sorghum sced left over and on hand at the department might be used, the officials say, as chicken feed, but sugar ect seed cannot be’ utilized in this way or in any other. THE ABSCONDING PosTMASTER ARRESTED ix CaNapa,—Chief Inspector Sharp, of the Post Office department, has received a dispatch announcing the arrest of Hitts, the abscondin; postmaster ‘of Lewiston, Idaho, who it is charge: forged a large number of money orders. ‘The arrest was made in the British possessions, and Hitts will, it 1s said, resist extradition. PRESIDENT ZALDIVAR, ofSan Salvador, called upon the President yesterday. Central Ameri- can affairs were discussed, and President Zaldi- var expressed gratitude for the moral support rendered by this government during Barrios’ revolution. President Zaldivar went to New York last night. THE Case OF MR. SANTOS, a naturalized American citizen, under arrest in Ecuador, was assed at the cabinet meeting yesterday. It Was desided that. Sir. Santos should be secant tl e mn. Of vernment, itis understood that his release’ will be de. manded, a THE GRANT TESTIMONIALS IN WASHINGTON. Col. R. N, Batebelder returned to Washington terday, bri fiftcen large boxes filled ith Geox’ Grant's tentiecontals ant presents, people of the District. ‘The fuets are, that the President is not ready to take the mat’ ter up for consideration yet, but when he is he will consider it carefully ‘and appoint the very best men he ean find. He will not make an ap- pointment until he is satistied that it is first right, He prebably has no iden now who are suitable men for the places, but he will know all about it when the time ‘comes, and he will be ready togiy ation toit. He will then, Col. Berret thinks, eal! in afew of the leading citizens, such as’ want uo office themselves, and not looking for something tor their friend: and will ask them such questions about Distric! men and aflairs as he deems necessary, With the assistance of this information he wiil select | the men he thinks will male the best, officers. From what he has seen of the President, Col. Rerret says he thinks he will know as much About District affairs and people after having asked a few questions as is known by the ay- erage citizen, and he will know exactly what he is doing when he makes the appointments. He will be particularly careful to get good men, as they will be right here with him during his term | as a part of his staif. All the appointees, he thinks, will be men identified with the District, except’ probably the marshal, who might bé some personal friend of the President's. WHAT MR, JOHN W. THOMPSON SAYS. Mr. Jno.W. Thompson, said: “Itis rather a deli- cate question to discuss, this ot fhaking recom- mendations to fill the District oMtes, and while I havemo interest in the matter, except that of allcitizens desirous of securing the best inter- ests of the city, Ishould think that if the Presi- dent intimated that he would like to have the opinions of representative citizens in regard to this matter, that they might meet and consult and submit the result to the President. For fnstance, in regard to the Commissioners, if the ‘custom is followed of appointing one republican and one democrat, the leading men here of these parties might meet and se- lect some one whom they would recommend as worthy of appointment. I think that the Presi- dent could ascertain by conference with reliable reputable citizens what the citizens desired, and he-could then act with wisdom and give general satisfaction, I am not in favor of petl- tions and delegations except to bring candi- dates regularly to the attention of the Presi- dent. In order that he may determine between the claims of the different candidates and make good selections, it seems to me that no better pian could be adopted than to consult with ‘the representative citizens of the District.” MR, A. A. WILSON’S VIEWS, Mr, A.A. Wilson says he does not think there is any trouble about the Districtoffices. He thinks the President is fully competent to dispose of the District offices, and that he will do so very satisfactorily when he gets ready. Meanwhile, he {snot suffering the least uneasiness about them, The majority of the people are satisfied of this, and are not’ bothering themselves. All the best eltizens have indorsed some one or other, and all the candidates who could get good ‘indorsements have seen the President, put their papers on file, and are now letting thé matter alone to work itself out. They are not even talking or thinking of the matter, Noone, he says, 4s bothered, except, probably, somé who could not get indorsements for what they wanted. He looked upon all talk of the Presi- dent’s embarrassment and the idea of proffer- ing him assistance as extremely ridiculous and confined to a very few persons not in any way representing the feeling here, MR, WARNER'S IDEA, Mr. B. H. Warner, said: “My idea ts that about twenty-five of the best citizens should get together and select a list of names for the position of District Commission- ers, say about twelve, and send this list to the President, stating over their names that the | that the platform whieh: the President endorsed zens of good standing and repute should be made Cominissioners, in addition to the engi- heer, who is supposed to be a republican In sympathy, Otherwise we gain nothing, we can accomplish nothing. There is no law torequire the selection of two men of different polities. ustice in It, nor fs it good poll ink the administration will act in wishes of the democracy of 2” inquired the reporter, the course pursued so far,” re- it, “Lam tnelin pubt it, Tam’ able to ju not yet at all. For every de ted, five hundred partisan ‘repui retained { Louk at this travesty upon ated by Mr. Pendleton, who misston of whe 1 bitter republi- tive nondescript, as that? can partisans, and one ni What may we expect of su However, as Iam no pol to concern myself in these WHAT JAC DEMOCRATS ary ofthe Jackson demo- cratic association, said when asked as to his ideas of tie qualifications of District offices, plank fayoring the appointment of district and the territories from sof such District or tercitories. In ion our deleszate: mitted on voting and with une priv ates from thes and all were eed_on tals plank, He did not think: that the Presitent would ignore this pression of the views of the convention. The offices known as District offices should ‘go to bona fide citizens of the District—inade so by identification with the pe ts of the District. ‘There ar who come under th eis no necessity for going ¢ eau, of the Jac! vors District men for Dis- ‘The people of the states, he s: through their represen have no sueh in’ President, 1 officers for plenty of head, “and have influei in Congress while we and have to look.to th doubt but the President will favor Disirict men, and live close up to the doctrine of home rulé enunciated in the pi Mr. C. C, Frayser, of th said there is no necessity for going outside th District for candidates, for we have plenty of good honest democrats capable of tilling the pluces, among our old citizens, He did not mean those old in age so much as those who are known in the community and have inter- ests with the citizens. While there are num- bers of candidates for each office, and there may be some difficulty in deciding between them, there is nonecessity of going outside. He felt confident that the President would’ en- deavor to make the very best selections. Mr. J. W. Sears says that there are enough candidates in the field frow. the Distriet, who will, as to character and intelligence, conipare with any from the states, and the President should select from those who are citizens here, Pettit is opposed to going outside when ine of home rule has been adopted as # principle of the party. His principle was “ District offices for District men. such as the radicals brou ght he! MR. MERRICK’S ILL His Condition More Favorable To-day. Mr. Richard T. Merrick is lying critically m at his residence, on F street, About a week ago he began to exhibit the effects of nervous pros- tration, brought on by over exertion. About four days ago there were indications of conges- tion of the brain, and the symptoms became so alarming that yesterday his physicians de- spaired of his life, This morning, however, the | indications of congestion are not so pronounced, and it isbelieved that the patient is gaining ground, although he is by no means out of dan- ger. His appetite has improved, and his at” tendants think that he 1s on the road to reco ery. To-day his family physician, Dr. Ma- grader, held a consultation with Dr. Sowers, of this city, and Dr. Alan P. Smith and Dr. Van Bibber, of Baltimore. Mrs. Merrick is at pres- fined to her bed by siekness. here are many anxious inquiries concern- Ing the patient, whose critical condition has e: cited general sympathy. ‘The hope that his fine physique will enabie biin to passsafely through isis 1s general. Mr. Merrick is held in city, where he has passed greater part of hisactive life. He is fift seven years old, having been born in Charles county, Md., in’ 182s, "He came from a wel.- known’ Marsiand family, bis father, William D. Merrick, hyving served tn the United States Senate from 1838 to 1845. Wheathe war with Mexico broke out Mr. Merrick, although notof age, Taised a company in bis séction, and undor his command it did gallant service during the war, Before the conclusion of bis services in the field he began the practice of law, and was also sent to the state legislature. Shortly before the late war he went to Chicago and formed a law copartnership with a personal friend, who was a leading member of the bar of that’ city. He was a delegate from. Illinois to the demo- cratic national convention of 1860, and sup- ported Stephen A. Douglas. In 1864 Mr. Mer- rick married a daughter of James GC. McGuire, of this city, and shortly afterwards removed from Chicazo to Washington. In the twenty years that he has practiced in Washington he Tins held an eminent place at. the bar, and has been engaged as counsel in some of the most important eases before the bench of the District, of Columbia, as well as the Supreme Court of the United Sates, ‘He was one of the principal counsel before the electoral commission, and in recent years was for months daily before the public in his able prosecution of the star route cases. Mr, Merrick has also frequently been applied to to conduct important cases before the committees of Congress, - He has never, since the war, been a candidate for any political place, except when he ran as the democratic candidate for delegate to Congress from the District of Columbia un- Ger the territorial form of government. His re- publican competitor, Mr. N. P. Chipman, was elected. While a residentof the District he has always taken an active interest in the poll- tics of his native state, and his services have always been indemand in the political cam- paigns. He has always maintained a control- ing influence in the polities of Maryland, while his extended acquaintance with the pub- lic men of the day has given him prominence in national politics. Mr. Merrick’s personal qual- ities have commanded for him a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The generous hos- tality which he has dispen: at his fine ome, On F' street, has aes formed one of the delightful features of Washington society. Federal Patronage in New York City. A TAMMANY DELEGATION IN TOWN. Hugh Grant, Tammany’s defeated candidate for mayor of New York; John McQuade, Ed. T. Fitzpatrick and Thomas F. Gilroy, all repre- senting Tammany, arrived in the city today and registered at Willard’s, where they found “Big Mike” Norton. Their mission here is understood to be to urge the President to call the leaders of the New York factions together and let them settle the question of New York eity patronage. Mr. Norton says everything depends upon the action of Mr. Cleveland, He has -the future of the party in his hands, and what the want him to do is to unite the fac- tions. It Is generally understood in New York, | sauisnury however, that the President will not ize Tammahy, and Hubert O. Thompson is re- ported as saying that Cleveland will appoint any merchant to the collectorship whom he (Thompson) may name. Bun Over by a Cab and Killed. THE DRIVER ON TRIAL FOR MANSLAUGHTER. appointment of any of them would be accept- able to the citizens of the District, Asto the other offices, I think that the President can ascertain who are good men by proper inqul- ries.” ‘MR. M, M, PARKER'S OPINION, ee Nai acc theron en good plan for the President, when ho comes to take up the matter of District ap- pointments, to request four or five, or perhaps more, of the leading citizens of the District to call upon him and give their opinions as to the character and the qualificatians of the candi- dates. I mean men whose opinions could be relied upon and whose could not be juestioned, He then would be in a position to decide for himself.” DE. GARNETT WANTS TWO DEMOCRATIC COM- ‘MISSIONERS, Dr. A. Y. P. Garnett wnen asked by aSTAR reporter for his views in relation to selections which were presented to the government b; Mrs. Grant. R list of the articles has been pub. lished in THE STAR. The boxes containing the presents have been stored in the War depart- ment to await Ge acceptance of Mrs, Grant's He memorials will nent exhibition in the National Museum. THE CONSTELLATION, Commander C. L. Huntington commanding, with naval cadets aboard, sailed Annapolis roads on the fioal sfulso yestenday atternocn, | o Be & z5 labels eg Cee cluded Tails. feunder consideration at the F ‘depart- ew for District offices, replied: “I have no hesita- tion in saying that the democratic party of the istrict: lumbia expected the new Be oe joliay. of dealing. istration to adopt she Pa Justly ng to the offices here; SuPUGutiriad eSgurereapens tine Re and the of ting one democrat and one republican as: illan tembersor tue board of commissioners is to be the prince! objects our citizens have ih view—to make needed reforms—will be d ‘ Tet wo have got sow. Thay we have . poses ‘will be republican, Mr. a id In the Criminal Court this morning Frederick J. Esselman, driver of one of the Union Trans- fer company’s hansoms, was placed on trial for manslaughter in having driven over Benj. D. Manning onthe eveningof March 4th last, death ensuing on March Gth. Mr. H. T. Tag- (apg the ernment and Mr. H. Bat for the defendant. The principal wit- ness was E. C. ‘who testified to seelng the occurrence and to an being on the cab. Could not say that the horse was being urged that the whi used. Witness stopped the cab and the ‘driver said he told the mau to t out of the way. © On croseexamination witness said he was a special police officer. The government having closed, with the ex- ception of one witness, a motion was made to journ till morning to secure the attendance =o the witness, With the oieeoeas red ernment could call witness, fendant put several witnesses on the stand to contradict Cash. intoxicated, « Telegrams to The Star. MAKING A TORY CABINET. The British Conservatives Harmonize. | Gladstone Regaining His Popularity. DEATH OF VON MANTEUFFEL. een es DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON. a ARRIVAL OF BARTHOLDDS STATUE. | —.- — POLITICAL TALK IN LONDON. The Differences of the Consery Leaders Apparently Harmonized. PECTED TO SUBMIT HIS CARINE: ‘TO TIE QUEEN To-mo CHURCHILL MAKE SIASM OVER GLADSTONE’S EARLDOM—A PROBABLE WASHINGTON. Special Cable Dispatch to TH Lonpow, June 17.—The pi day continued to print raw Ube conservative ranks sh: doiph Churchill's vote Northeote in ch a break in uld be unalde to form a cabinet. jow mistaken taese rin bled, Lord Rand wh by Lord Hane ainst’ Sir Statord w this morniz As already It is ore, ph Churenill we.e an ex- pi anization of gards the leaders. insist upo equally cl current si No doubt he was right to Itis an infusion that he has he has ‘oung blood. med his point d_ Northeote’ of lords. HARMONY AMONG 1 All the differences of op tives’ ranks have been reconciled, a sonal Jeaioures accommodated.” To-morrow Lord Salisbury will present a united cabinet to the queen, Lord Salisbury himself will be see- retary for foreign affairs; Sir ) Beach chancelior of the exchequer and leader in the commons, and Lord Randolph Churehitl will take the. India office. Sir Stalford North- cote will accept some office of great dignity but of no importance, like lord privy seal or presi- dent of the council. All this is the result of Churehill’s long conference with Salisbury yes- terday morning. GLADSTONE MORE POPULAR THAN EVER. The great piece of news this morning is the authoritative statement that Gladstone has been offered an earidom by the queen and de- clined it with thanks. Itis doubtful it he ever was more popular in the rank and file of the radical party than now, Last night, at a great litical inceting, the ‘whole audience rose to va- its feet and cheered again and again at the acci- | dental mention of his name. “This ret an almost uuprecedented honor, thi points out, (there is no parallel casé nearer tt Kir Robert Walpole, made Earl o! 1742,) is certain to evoke a burst of enthusiasin: throughout the country. It cannot be bet described than in Sir Wm. Vernon 5 words at the meeting last night He said: for the o shall appeal to an ail go forth conqu t to place upon thay ing and to conquer, and t honored head, which the tories have defamed, insulted and reviled, tie worthy crown of final victory.” This is an epitome of the fecling of the liberal party. WHAT IT M7 The chief signiticance of Gladstone's refusal is that it affords proof that he is going to lead his party through the election into the next parlia- ment, Earl Spencer will be made a duke. The na- tionals ure preparing to celebrate his appoach- ing departure by bonfires throughout Ireland. SIR HENRY WOLFF FOR THE WASHINGTON MISSION. Sir Henry Wolff has been mentioned several times for the legation at Washington. Baron De Worms, who will probably be the under sec- retary for foreign affairs, assures me that Wolff's- name has not yet been’ officially spoken of for the post, but itis not Impossible that he may x get ——— THE SALISBURY CABINET. Another Conference To-day to Decide Upon Its Personnel. Lospox, June 17.—Another conference o conservatives was held at noon to-day in the residence of the Marquis of Salisbury. The pur- pose of this conterence was to endeavor to settle upon the persons to fill the several offices, so that a complete cabjpet may be presented to parliament on Friday’ Lord Randolph Churchill attended the conference. ‘The Ulster conservatives will wait on the | Marquis of Salisbury to-day to urge a renewal of the coercion act. Earl Spencer leaves Ireland on Saturday. National excitement is feared. Sir William Vernon Harcourt, home secretary in Mr. Gladstone's cabinet, addressing a meet- ing of liberals last night in’ St. James hall, de- nied that the liberal government had courted de- feat, The tories had at last overthrown the zov- ernment by an alliance with the Pornellites, with whom they had nothing in common, and were now in an em| position. hoped the tories would not negotiate with Rus- sia in the spirit of the late speeches of Lord Randolph Churehill and the Marquis of Satis- bury, Sir William gave assurance, however, that the tories should have falr play. and If they labored for peace should have the support of the liberal also, The tories, he said, mizht squabble about their leaders, but the liberals would have no dissensions about theirs. The liberals were mobilizing their forces for a great | campaign, The mecting was crowded to excess, and the greatest enthusiasm was displayed. ‘The Times, editorially, says: Mr. Gladstone's refusal to accept an earldom maies an appeal to the Imagination of men that will not remain unanswered. ‘The queen arrived this morning at Windsor from Balmoral. aes ARRIVAL OF THE ISERE. teamer Bearing the Bar- The loldl Biatne Reaches New York. New York, June 17.—The French steamer Isere, which has the Bartholdi statue aboard, was signaled off Sandy Hook at 5 o'clock this morning. At 5:40 she anchored in the lower nm the Horse Shoe, where she remains. Bey dnorene the lookout at Sandy Hook sight a strange steamer anchored off the bar. It was raining and { at the time and he was unable to make out. She got under weigh and at 5a. m., when off the Hook, she displayed her signal letters. All doubts about her were dispelled and the long-luoked for Isere was re ‘The stars and stripes were mast- headk and the vessel was duly saluted from the lookout tower, She and going into the horseshoe bend of the lower bay, dropped her anchor, ‘The Isere is a bark-rigged vessel, Her long funnel stands midway between her main and mizzen masts. Her bull is painted white. The crew are cleaning ship now. No communication has yet been with the sh ore. At the office of the Bartholdi statue commit- tee to-day it was announced that the formal re- ception of the statue would probably take place on Friday or Saturday. io change will be made in the as already announced. program. Sanpy Hook, N. J., June 17, noon.—The steam ‘U.%. 8, Omaha has just left eee ee cee aha, hi an’ 0} visit, and is re- furaing to nis ‘vessel, ‘which is or d point, nc ELISE Extensive Fire in London. turni: ‘Coney per. | ford in | He | The Siguation at Plymouth. WInkesnannr, Pa. June 17,—Affairs at Ply- mouth are slowly improving. The relief com- | mittee metata late hour last night. They re- ts had been admitted to Past few days, nts now tn the institution The executive committe port for past showst number serious! 308, destitu tes, 220; death, 1; recovered, 1il—making a decidedly better showing as compared with the preceding week, | except in new cases, there being # thls week! but nothing serious is apprehended from them. ‘The relief commitice is not In need of any more funds, al sip harged dui total number of pat is forty —— ‘Te Meet the Liberty Bell. ew Orleans officials erty bell. mpanying the lib- > Labor Riots in Austria, GRAVE DISTURBANCES AT BRUNN GROWING OUT OF A STRIKE OF MILL MANDS. | RIA, June A Inbor riot of . ions took place in this city fast oud has been brewing for some of differences between story owners about the hours of ement of the differences could Lat, th n strock, aud k, great crowds of al factories and m with stones and other | the men and‘ Inby not b last ew people viol AS anel ami 3 fled the <. Windows preed, and th were demolished, gates exer “4 people surged in . The military were »! dnight In din order. Inthe soldiers and t soldiers an A rene’ all ne the contlicts bet | two office | the r ee une, thes ad during the ths, In the cf st evening that the Madrid were beyond « und of the Asiatic type, > eet To-day. ~The stock market was ¢ this morn last evel St. Paul, Union ntral, \y higher for North- Transcontinental and un- anna and Lake Shore, ivance in St, Paul and opening and then the but the total decline wax es. Shortly be- » whole list matlied a traction, ur prices were from \y to ly per the ope the advance St. Paul kawanna, Loan- a and Delaware Erie seconds, 1.64; been quiet, total ms. There has been in West Shore’ firsts this morn- which advanced over 1 per cent to 36%, —— From Wal dune what irregular first prices, ns cor west changed nd Oreg for La nd Hudson others | sales beit Depew to Succeed Rutter. w YorK,June Kiernan’s News Ageney Itis 1 that Chauncey M. Depew will ed president of the New York Central , Lis clection has railroad directors met morning and elected Chauncey M. Depew president and Horace J. Hayden second vice | president, ‘the position formerly occupied by Mr. Depew. The office of third vice president abolished. es The Canadian Fisherics Question. OVERTURES FOR A NEW TREATY SAID To HAVE BEEN MADE BY THES GOVERNME: OTTAWA, ONT., June 17.—Negotiations are now being carried on between the several gov- ernments interested with a view to securing settlement of the from time to thue agitated of Canada and the Stat rhor general has the ter in hand, and Sir John A. MacDonald will bring the correspondence on the subject to the notice of parliament. before the close of the | session. It Is understood that a proposition has becn made by the United States govern. ment for the President to undertake to bring the whole question of the fisheries before Cone gress at the December sittings, and to recom | mend the appointment of a Joint commission | charged with the settlement upon a just and | equitable basis of the entire question of fishing rights, In the meantime the proposition of the United States is that there be no enforcement: of the fish vs and regulations from July Ast to the close of the present fishing season, ————— Shot to Pieces by an Idiot. A TYRANS AL STEPFATHER KILLED BY A HAL-WITTED BOY, | CArno, ILt., June 17.—William Caldwell, liv- ing uine miles south of Sikeston, Mo., (New Madrid county), was literally shot to "pieces questio Sunday by a balf-witted stepson, pearly grown, forming certain duties satixiactory and whom he threatened | with punishment if Monday's task was not | better performed, The boy brooding over the | threat arose early and, procuring ® gun and & wan! ckshot, Way! stepfather the gurden with the result above stated. A posse is in pursuit of the youthful slayer. Cald- ‘well was a drinking man and extremely over- bearing when in his cups. pact California’s Wheat Crop Shortage. SAN Francisco, June 17.—The Qhil publishes crop reports from ‘the principal wheat growing counties of the state. The figures show the yield to be even under the previous estimates, and that it will not exceed 24,000,000 bushels, or threesevenths of last year’s crop. In six | counties only will there be half acrop. Six | counties will give a quarter of a and the balance will not give more than an cighth of @ crop. The probabilities are that next year's acreage willshow a large decrease, while the fruit area will be largely increased.” The fruit crop of all kinds throughout the state, except in a few sections, fs in good condition and yield will be large. A Terrible Enemy of Corn. FIELDS THAT ARE FRESH AND GREEN IN THE, MORNING UTTERLY RUINED BEFORE NIGHT. Cu1caGo, June 17.—A Times special from Par j sons, Kun, says there is now making its ap pearance in that vicinity a Scourge equal to the grasshopper. Lure flelds of corn, standing on an average of eight inches high, looking fresh and green in the morning, before night became | withered and dead, Examination discloses in each hilla myriad of worms, ranging from an eight ofan inch ecome completel; in Jength, Aparentl: distributed over a field, then commence simul neously to work, and Witain a very short » is’devastated. Nearly every piece of corn is more or less intested. The eggs from which the worms are hatched are supposed to be deposited by a small yellowish-white miller. The worm is by the farmers termed the wet worm, ——— Minister Lothrop Sails. New You, June 16.—Hon. G. V. N. U.Sminister'to Russia, accompanied by bh wife and two daughters, sailed for Europe this on the steamer Ems, of the North i n Lioyd line. A number of his friends gathered at the steamer’s pier to see them off. crenicae state General Foreign News. ADMIRAL COURBET'S FUNERAL, Panrs, June 17.—In the chamber of deputies yesterday a stormy discussion arose over the question of providing astate funeral for the late Admiral Courbet. No decision can be ar rived at till the family of the admiral has been consulted. THE ASCOT RACES, Loxnon, June 17,—At the Ascot Heath meet- ing to-day'the race for the Coronation stakes, for three-year-old fillies, was won by Lotd Zet- land's bay filly St. Helena. | Sir J. Willoughby's chestnut Milly Cippolina was second, and De Rothchild’s chestnut filly Avaline third. The race for the Royal Hunteup had t starters. The Duke of Beaufort’s four- Foan or gray colt, Eastern Emperor with Lord ‘Hartington’s five-year-old chestnut ing Corunna second, and Mr. R. C. Ni five-yearold bay horse Fulmer third, PROPOSED CHINESE LOANS. Lonpox, June 17—Prospectuses have been issued for two Chinese loans for ten years at aix T cent, one through 50,000 Become oe eormmen ene Bectage inn Pe Shanghai bank for $3,750,000. a BY THE SAD INTELLIGENCE. CartsBap, June 17.—Field Marshal Baron Von Manteuftel, the di Se ee rs comments ofthe French Pars, June 17.— a ‘of the late .2i da es aur Tesigned on account of iil Eight bouses and several barns and stables on ‘Mignonne Montreal, were by Bre yowteraay, Yam $10,000, A child