Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE ‘AR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘own account, at 10 cents per Copies at the counter, 2 prepaid—GO cents & six months. fee at Washington, D.C, as ety by carriers, on the Seek. or 44c. per cents each. Tym: month: one year, $1 eecond-class ma ‘Tue Weexty Sran—pablished on Friday-$1 a Year, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. 8 Ail mati surcriptions must be paid la advance; an is paid for. sige made known on anptieation, Be paper » Rates of adv. Vo. G8—No 10,214. WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1886. TWO CENTS. EMENTS._ SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. EW NATIONAL THEATER EVERY EVENING and SATURDAY MATINEE, ‘The Distingwished comedienne, Rr a, ported by GER Eanock ARDY COMPANY, H MATCH. Grand Doudie day Evening. MALION AND GALATEA, AND CU: — AND TRAGEDY, vn OF LOVE THE POWER OF LOVE. iday Evening, Benet of Miss Julia Wheeler, Beda UAEA LION and GAUATEA day Matinee. FROU FKOU, s ning. A DANGENOLS GAM ComELy Next oof sents to beta NEW NatiosaL THEATER a zs = SALE OF SEATS For the production of Gilbert and Sullivan's THE MIKADO, By the COMIC OPERA CO, Feb. Ist, NS WEDNESDAY, 8:30 A. M. ewers. J. H. Ryly, srry Hilliard, Frau dead, Sallie Williams, Lul -EDY 3. © DUFF Bdmbsion, $1; dress circ A LBAUGI'S GRAND | ‘Engagement for Six Nights and Saturday Matinee of MISS MARY ANDERSON Anda Full Dramat der the direction of ME MENRY 2 ABB ia TURDAY MAT- Shakespeare's Cv uedy, in five acts, of LIKE TT. rance in this character MISS ANDERSON, Gilbert spe CARI <DERSON. play, in fiveucts, OF LYoxs. = LISS ANDERSON. 50, $1 and Soe Admission, $1, AJESTY'SOPERA CO. ja26 ND OPERA HOUSE. HER MAJESTYS OPERA COMPANY. ‘Three nights only —Feb. 3 AK Debut of Mile. AL! Feb. 1 Fra Diavolo, Beppo, Six. Lord Kobars, Labiaecie, an Lorenzo, Sig. Bielett ig.‘ Cherubint lo; Laiy Koburg. Mr Zrina, Mile. ALMA FOHSTROM her first appearance in Washington) Mme. MALVIN A CAV ALAZZI and Corps de Ballet, Sime. MINNIE HAUK. Mile, DOTA. Carace! ‘Tuesday, I BiG. Carceiolo: Michaels, Mie Dott Paquita, Sie, Basermelster, Serccdcs, Mine. Lablacher and Care SiMe MINNIE HAUK (her original character). Mime. MALVINA CAVALAZZI and Corps de Ballet TA TRAVIATA. Mie LILLIA. Sig. De Anna; Medico, ig. Caracciolo; Anaina, Mlle, Bauermeister; Flora, Mile, Lablache, y LILTAN NORDICA. A 'CAVALAZZ1 and the Corps de Ballet Popalar_prices—Orchestra and orchestra circle, first row, $2.50: do., other rows 82 balcony. first four Tows, $1.50: do. amily circ ‘Te. The sale RAND VOCAL AND INSTRU: x cD, by the CARROLL INSTITUTE, No. 602 F street, FHUKSOAY EV iG, January 2sth, 1886, com= Meneing at $ o'clock. Prail, Miss Jenuie Glen MeNulty, Deicoighe, Forsythe ith @ chorus of forty select- Ja26-3t NQUET PIT OF from the recent fire at Howard's given on MONDAY and TUESDAY EVENINGS, Feb. | and 2, at 716 K st. n.w., the old Kindergarten Hall. by a ‘committee of colored cit- ock. ‘Tickets of admission Otho Branson, FE: W. Jackson, Fenjamin F. Daily, George iH. Juhnsop, Hilliard Bure, 1. H. Parks, & Ho cunneli, Carter Battent—J. © Jackson, chairniai. ‘Tickets for sale at the ball in ase. 26-105 3t TPE WaskINUTON ISRAELITES' PAIR, atthe WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY, Isopen Every Evening at $ O'clock. Ja26-5t Ye 6 + conse AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, euing next, January 29, 1886, ‘The Distinguished Poet, WILL CARLETON, Author of Furm Ballads, Farm Legends, ete, In bis new Lecture, “THE CHAIN OF SUCCESS” Seats now on sale at Ellis’ inusic store at popular prices Apply earl: Pes sist The Only Down Town MATINEE EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. ‘The most thrilling comedy drama of the Century, THE GALLEY SLAVE. 3,000 TIMES In England, Australia, Germany Sud Auwerica Interpreted bya powerful company. Admission =A and 26 Cents “Nest Wek BANKERS DAUGHTER 25 SATIONAL BOOM, ‘SID. G FRANCE. And His Famous DRAMATIC AND SPECIALTY COMPANY. Monday, Tucstay “and Weduesday Aferucon MARKED FUR LIFR, And @ grand Glio— Thirty-two FirstClass Artists. Admission to all only 10cents Seats can be reserved three days in advance. J25-6t rpusater COMIQUE MME. GIRARD'S ENGLISH NOVELTY CO, geous Galaxy of Glistening Greatness MARY MILTONS MEKRY MASQUERADERS, ‘Four Vaihievilie Variety Organizations in Oue, ‘and Williams, Gallagher and Gannon, The Cronby and Wray, Miss Macy Milton, ‘Ames Eisic titrard, Miss Stella Urethton Mine. Ada Devene, Sins Vicia Wray, stn. Mathiide Morton. New Faces Songs! New Must ADMISSION... ie 50. 25 and 10c. Every Eveniid. S30: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Matinees, 230 p.m. _J25-6t Wutskp Hart, MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH, And during the Week, except Friday Night, Wednesday and Saturday Matinee, ‘The Wonderful Negro Boy Pianist, BLIND TOM, ‘The Musical Phenomenon of the ‘Age. Renowned throughout the World as ‘THE GREATEST NATURAL PIANIST LIVING. Aduison, 50cts, Reserved seats, 7Scta, _Seats securedat Ellie maste so SOP AFFEE KLATSCH a Ik re yew YC Te A unique and delightful entertainaven the open! £ ‘Ttainment, to be held at REM, SATIOSAL HOMGOPATEIC HOSPITAL, X Sts nw), it ESDAY and WEDNES- from 2to ll pan. epatbie Phar. 109 1th stn, new. The hos} Belt lane cary toh ahd N duilding may be reac Sts, now. Also, 7! Sud 9U st cars to N st. connect with herdies, witich take passengers to Huspital door, “see ee Fp wie CHOICE SEATS For MAY aX Denson re onsale at ROUSHS Cigar Stanaa, X and Betropuittaa Hotels arse For Cuorce Cor Frowens, ROSES, ORCHIDS, Erc., goto JOHN SAUL's, Ja221p6re 621 Tth st. nw., opp. Patent Office. Laces Arrextiox LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR Goops. ‘LLE M. J. PRANDI, 1300 F Srazer. OPHELIA BANGS. LOUIS XV BANGs. ENGLISH BASKET PLAITS AND EVENING ‘COIFFURES. ‘Hale dregeed and Bauys Shingied. Sime Prcewiee, Ores, W HISKY, a had o8 Der Grocers. Ifnct on hand ask ars SATELES © CO., Distillers, Baltimore tee sae = = F Ehoors, 531 15th st. ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL GOODS. LAMPS, &c. See his advt. ‘under Holiday Goods. as BOOKS, &c. Just Recerven. THE UNITED STATES OFFICIAL POSTAL GUIDE FOR 1886. On sale and subscriptions received. Washington agency. Dealers supplied at JOHN C. PARKER'S, _ 220 617 and 619 7th st. now. New Booxs. Dantortti’s Digest of the U. S. Reports. Williamson Real Property, sixth edition. “Jones. Forms in Con; veyancing. MéCounell on Trustees Law and Equity. Financial History of the U. S., 1861-1885, Bolles.” Protection versus Free Trade, by Hoyt. ke fariborough, by juotations, by ‘ate Sanborn. cleslastieal Institution, by Spenser. Saintsburg. ‘Cyelopeedia’ of Practical ind. Ward. Witof Women, by in, by Lyall. McClellan's Last Services to the pubiic, be Cortis. “Stationery” of all kinds will be Sold. by the sheet, quire or ream: also by the pound. Call aud examine’ my stock before purchasing else where In preparation: Military Law, 2 vols. by Eleut. co Winthrop. Wri MORRISON, Sala 475 Pa Ave. rs, Journals, Day Books, Cash and Other Blank Books, nm V'siting and Congratalation Cards ‘Sunday School Requisites. ‘G G PURSELL, 418 9th st. DW, a20 My Stock Or Hoxay Goons isnow complete and fully displayed on first and sec. oni floors, consisting in part of CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS PLUSH and LEATHER Goobs of all kinds, whieh to enumerate’ would re quire much more space. would ask my fiends to call early and make seleo- tugns before the Fash commences: Lowest prices for all goods guaranteed. A’'speclaity will be made of selling any and all books at cost, G, A. WHITAKER, ‘Bookseller and Stationer, 1105 Pennsylvania ave. Circunarse Lisrary, TRS largest and best In the city, with constant addl- jons 0: NEW BOOKS and BEST MAGAZINES a5 s00n as issued. ‘¥ L. HUNTER, _ 9 Pennsylvania avenie ‘ASHINGTON CIRCULATING LIBRARY, Suv dsthat nw. Duns, Carexvars, Arranaca Some recent nspiracy. Hyperaesthesia. Pere Goriot. On Both sides, Rounyborough, ‘Mortal Antipathy. Sweet Cicely: [418] _And Latest Period ENRY C. LANCASTER, 829 71H N.W., STA- tionery and Book Store.” Catholic Books, Blank Hooks, Calendars, Diaries, Artists’ Materials, Novel ties, arid Japanese Goods at lowest prices ni1-12w: A. Gexenat Reovcnox IN PRICES. DRESS GOODS, SILKS AND VELVETS, LARGEST STOCK—BEST ASSORTMENT. LATEST STYLES AND LOWEST PRICES. ‘We do not pretend tokeep cheap goods. We do keep the best and most reliable, both as to appearance and wearing qualities, and we are now offering decided bargains in Klegant Goods of every description. SILK TULLE, ILLUSIONS, GAUZES, GRENA- DINES, CREPES, CREPE DE CHINE, SATINS, SULKS, RHADAMES, MERVEILLEUX AND HANDSOME DRESS FRONTS FOR EVENING WEAR LARGE STOCK OF ELEGANT WRAPPINGS at greatly reduced pricea. We are closing our stock at ridiculous prices. HANDSOME BEADED VISITE, reduced from $100 to $65. We offer our whole stock less than cost. CLOTH JACKETS, reduced from $13. KETS AND COMFORTS. HOUSEKEFPING LINENS AND COTTONS. ‘TABLE LINENS, SHEETING AND NAPKINS. SPECIAL BARGALNS IN BLACK SILKS at the following low price: $1, $1.25 and $1.50, worth a great deal more. BLACK STRIPED MOIRE SILKS. BLACK WATERED SILKS. BLACK AND COLORED FAILLE FRANCAIS, in newest shades. LARGE STOCK OF SASH RIBBONS, entirely new. BLACK GOODS of every description. PARIS ROBES AND DRESS PATTERNS, reduced from $35 to $25. Great bargains, ‘W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR. ONE PRICE, N.B—THE BEST 18 THE CHEAPEST, jal9 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY, The annnal meeting will be held (WEDNESDAY EV th Inst..at German Hall, 606 11th st.n.w., ALS o'ciock, when the election of officers will be held. Peo RILEY wil deliver an essay on “ihe r os Peel asses Sac pean on zee Cee men Toe papi fare en IMPORTANT MEETING. THE CAPITAL OF THE NATION IN DANGER OF BEING FLOODE, A mech ROMPT ACTION NECESSAR meeting of Business men and citizens general wilt he held'at Ford's opera hose WieDSESD AS AFTERNOON, January 27th, at 2 o’clock,to consider Prine, elgg peceseary (to bent protect the capital jood. Of the United States fren damage Hy tarpenting from the waters of theupper Potomac fiver. kunaee Urgenity invited tw atteniweeperially executive thers of the natioual and Distel ents Ry courtesy tat batiding hal been wencrously Yended ton ts Tiuenerously tendered for it hieeting, free of charge. af ae (=, hold the next meeting at oer ext meeting ate Hall, 606 11th st. n.w., on THURSDAY, ary 0 p.m. By order of i San (JOSEPH P. McCUNK, President, f <s CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers, Glover Building, 1419 Fst Deposits, Loans, Exchange, Collections, Dealers in Government, District Bonds and all Local Securities, Stocks and Bonds liste on the Stock Exchanges ot New York, Philadelpl Boston and Baltimore Bought and Sold. Orders in American Hell telephone Stock executed by wire direct from our office to Boston, Constant Wotatlone of this stock recelved. SURS INE JACOB MYATT has taken Room No. #4, Corcoran building, and guar- untees to pleave the most fastidious In Cava kenga ing, Cresis aud other devices, Monograms, Biil and ePlish Round fiend a apectat encllsh Round Hund a specialty. ‘Take elevator for first toon. “tf Ja26-2w* (=, CENTRAL UNION MISSION, 909 Px. fave. ~Guspel wervice every Mien Ta0 Gelock. “Leader tonight (Monday) REY. Go. Be Parent, pasior of Unity Presigteriag éhurch. ender to-morrow Sooce.. ‘night, 'v. W. A. LEONARD, Teetor St. John's P. E-schurehy Short gospel Caley brief und interesting testimonies, good singing. You ospel, 25-2 are Invited to come anid lirar th a>, ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN THE (Fe retertng et a Critner Clu cater ao arte or contributing members, will please address 1. 1. ADAMS. care of the Evening Suir. ja2o-3t (}5e> OFFICE AND HaLL FIRST CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOC! 1251 HIGH, OR 32D ST. GEORGE’ Owing to the large size to which thie sssociatk grown it bas been compelled to obtain Inore commer dious quarters: An office and large Tall has been itted up at the above number, 1251 REGULAR MUNTHLY MEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3D. Office open every week day during The profits of this ussociation is now nearly ope thousand dollars per mouth and rapidly Increasing, of which both the borrower and invester participate. Notice mumaber of new office und hall Pres Mavnnw Fiat, 1711 TON. FAN. 20, 1886. ‘of the JOURNEY MEN GAS FITTERS’ ASSEMBLY, 2079 K. OF L., held this date, it was unanimously ret solved that on and after MONDAY, May the id, that the plumbers and gas fliters of this District mand eight hours {or a days's work at $3.50. pe By order of the Assembly. Je (5S SHE CIRCUIT” RIDER; OR, PERE ‘sonal Reminiscences of the Itinerancy.” A Rev. 4 Jectore by Wesiey C} me =» CARPENTERS AND JOIN NION All members are earnestly ri ular meeting on WED- in attendance at the next NESDAY EVENING NEXT, January 27th, as im- portant business will be brought up that will'reqnire ie thoughtful attention of all. Other business will be considered, promising to make this meeting one of the (MeKENDERE Remey, D. D.. at most interesting in the history of the Union. By order of the Union. Ja2s-4t - THE 3 3 OF THE bs stock TON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY for the District of Colum- bia, for the election of Nine Directors to serve for. the ensuing yean will be beld at the Ofice of the Com i, 4505 Pennsylvania ave. n.w., WEDNESDA. rary 24th, 1886. Polls open ‘at 1 and close itd__ PRANK T. RAWLINGS, Secretary. E ANNUA| STING OF THE ‘Stockholders of theGREAT FALLS ICE CO. will be held.ut the office, 410 5th si. naw. on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 6 o'clock p'm., fo the election of tine Directors, to serve during the en- suing year. Polls open at 7 and close at 9 p.m. ‘The President’s ‘annual report will be submitted for action, By order Ofthe president, Jot FENWICK, ‘Jazl-ot Secret (KR DE BIDDEN-SPECTATIST—DISEASIS: ‘ofthroat and lungs. Local treatment given at Willard’s Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 to 4 p.m. Free consulation. jis1m (Ke GENERAL BH ROBERTSON, REAL ‘Estute and Insurance Broker. 1326'F st. 1 w;,sollcits the patronage of his,friends and tue public, mm. (> THOSE USING OUR wraAcHIN particularly cautioned azainst allow! tobe tampered with at the house by persons repre- senting themselves as being employed by us’ a5, adjusters, and who are in most cases entirely incompetent, exacting enormous charges and render ing no practical service. We are responsible only for work done at our office, where none bur skilled work- men are employed and only genuine parts ‘used, Orders by postal will WHEE! Ja7-Im* REMOVAL—H. A. SELIGSON, SOLE ‘agent for White, Hentz & Co., will ‘on or about Feb. 1 to 1206 P: ARE them: Fury Cexm Os Tur Doras. On account of extensive alterations to be made in our Store, we offer our entire stuck of OVERCOATS and SUITS ut 50 Cents on the Dollar before Feb. 1st. Overcoats we sold at $10 we sell at $5. Overcoats we sold at $14 we sell at 7. Overcoats we sold at $18 we sell at $9. . Suits we sold at $8 we sell at $4. Suits we sold at $10 we sell at $5. Suits we sold at $12 we sell at $6. A Fine Prince AlbertSuit at $15, ‘A Fine Four-Button Cutaway Suit at $11, Boys’ Overcoat at $3. Boys’ Overcoat at $4. Boys' Overcoat at $4.50 up to $10, Boys’ Suits at $4.50, Boys’ Suits at $5. Boys’ Suits at $6 up to $12. Children’s Overcoats at $2.50, Children’s Overcoats at $3. Children’s Overcoats at $3.50 up to $6. Children's Suits at $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4. They ‘re worth double, 1,000Pairs of Pants for Men, Youths and Boys, from Sl uptoge. ‘Children’s Pants from 35 cents up. THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL DEL G1, ANDERSO: cor. 12th and 1° st. 0.W, has completely recovered from his accident and re- sumed practise, ARTIFICIAL TEETH WITHOUT PLATES AND TOOTH CHOWNS for broken and badiy decayed teeth a SPECIALTY. 519-100 (ee CHAS a HARKNESS, Architect. 1429 New York avenue, _ Ja21-co-Im* Washington, D.C. SAMUEL S& SHED: i ES Gas Fixtures, Mantels, Grates, Latrobes, Ranges, Furnaces. Plumbing and Heating. Job work promptly done. 9th street northwest. OSS, V. FASE AS REMOVED TO 507 Lite st. uw. Corsets made to oruer, A Perfect ft guuranteed. “Also a full line of Shoulder race: Helorm Walsia, French Corsetsand Basties tm PRICE, DRUGGIST, 426 Ws, een constantly in stock matent ines, Perfumers Gc. Physicians’ Prescriptions x specialty. Night bell promptly answer = a3 (Ke, WE EXTEND (OUR COMPLIMENTS nd beg to announce that we have bullt, at 1620 M st. n. w.. LARGE AND COMMODIOUS STABLES: where our facilities for Boarding Horses and turmsh- ing our frlends and patrons, at shortest notice, with elegant Carriages and Vehicles of all descriptions at eusonable rates, cannot be sur ‘We makea specialty in furuishing CARRIAGES AND COUPES FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTION, BALL AND THEATER PARTIES, ‘We invite your early aud careful inspection. WOOD KKOTHERS, 1620 34 st. naw. _Telephone Call 472-4. VIT#; the new and popular Brain and Nerve To and Sa ie For nale areated by MILBURN, Sole Lie fuiacturer, 1459 Penylvaiie ave ==> LOUIS CHAPUIS, PRACTICAL COOK (Rese atd ttrer: Sine bones Tene Ok CLOTHING COMPANY, and ns. No 1415 P st b.W., near 14th st. All orders addressed to M. HEBNER, Com - CORNER 7TH ANDG srREETS | {<tldner, 1008 LAU st n.w., will be proinn cK TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Haz» Woovs ‘Osvice OF CoMPrHOLLER OF’ THE CoR- IT TAKES YEARS TO ACCUMULATE A DRY, PRIME, SELECT STOCK OF HARD WOODS, SUCH AS WE WILL PRESENT FOR SALE JANUARY 1ST, 1886 IT TAKES FOUR OR FIVE YEARS FOR SUCH LUMBER TO SEA- SON, AND THEN WE HAVE TO SEARCH FROM MAINE TO CAFIFORNIA TO FIND THE CHOICEST GRADES. WE HAVE BEEN QUIETLY AT WORK SINCE 1880 ACCUMULATING SUCH LUMBER, AND ON JANUARY 1ST, 1886, WILL OFFER 4 STOCK OF THE MOST SELECT HARD WOODS IN WASHINGTON. WILLE? & LIBBEY, az Cor. 6th street and New Yorkavenua Jw» & Derwenen.. BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, 420-422 11TH STREET N. W., to print auxcy, WasursXatox December 28th, 1885. Whereas, by sattatuctory evidence presented to che wrderigved, it lao beet. made to agjear that “PEt ONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON.” in’ the VOB WASHINGTON, in the COUNTY. GE WASHINGTON, aud DISTRICT OF COLUMBLS complied with all the provisions of the Revised Shaitey of the United Staite requitul {0 be complied With before au association shui be uuthorized to bose Thence the busitess of Hankin ‘Now, theretore, 1, HENIES W tyoller'of the Curtesicy. do hereby certi ITY Ol j SOUNTY OF WASHINGTON, and DISTRICE GF COLUMBIACK provided in Section fty-one hundved. Sada gat jon fifty-one hundred and: siviyn Bi-the Revised Statutes of the United States ‘In testimony whereof, withess ‘my hand and seal (28) oer, thiszeTH DAY ek CEE Teese 431-008 Comptrolier of the Currency, “LUMBE CASH DISCOUNT FOR 30 D, Mardwoods 10 per cent off market prices = Seorgtt Dimnenafon 0 per cen of market pion Virgin oor cent off market prices opting 8 per cent of market rnscou cent of ma Partition 10 per cent off market prise oe Der cent off markel pricce, percent off market krades, O per cent Off inarket ie fee ! i fe i i i 5 5 IT ECONOMY eather Stripe to your Doors ana Washington News and Gossip. GovERNMENT ReEcerers To-Day.—Intermal Tevenue, $119,066; customs, $394,314. PATENTS have been issued to John M. Fen- nerty, of this city, for a railway chair, and to Henry F. Hayden, for a purifier and feeder for AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day Were Senators Pugh, Jackson and Berry, Rep- Tesentatives Holman, with Col. R, EB. Slater and Judge Jno. A. Holman, of Indiana; Eden, Campbell (Ohio), Randall, Hopkins (Iilinois), Beaphiy, Snowden, with Mr. 8. Bolleau, Pa; McAdoo and Lore, ex-Auditor D. 8, Alexander and James A. Roberts, of Buffalo; L. R, Roeder, Wiscontin, and Gen, Wm. P. Carlin, Two UNCONFIRMED TREASURY APPOINT. MENTS.—The only important Treasury appoint. ments now pending in the Senate are those of Mr. Kimball, director of the mint, and Mr. Shelley, fourth auditor, over which there is said to be some dispute, It is alleged that Director Burchard was suspended on the ground of incompetency, and his triends in the Senate oppose the appointment of his successor. on thatscore. The delay in theconfirmation of Mr. Shelley is said to arise from alleged irregu- larities in connection with his former election to the House of Representatives. The friends of these gentleme: ‘anxious over the result, ‘He WANTS a Vor of THE PEOPLE oN CrviL. SERVICE REFoRM.—Mr. Bernard Martin, of Tammany hall, New York, is im Washington with a scheme, which he wants to submit to Congress, proposing that the civil service law Shall be submitted to the people of tho various states to be voted upon. He mantaius that in this way, and no other, could the sentimentof the people with regard to civil service reform. be obtained. ARMY ORpERs.—Second Lieut, E. E. Benja- Ist infantry, has been transferred from. company H tocompany I of that regiment, and will join the latter company at once. Acting Assistant Surgeon Robert’ Finley has been granted one month’s leave of absence, with per- mission toapply fora month’s extension without pay. The leave of absence of Second Lieut. john H. Becom, 3d infantry, hasbeenextended two months, A Portrait oF GRANt.—Assistant Secretary Fairchild has instructed the collector ofcustoms at New York to admit, free of duty, a portrait of the late Gen. Grant, painted in Paris by Mr. Healy, an American ‘artist, and imported by Mrs. U.S. Grant per steamer Labrador, A New Bonp REQuinep.—First Controller Durham rules that an appointee of the Presi- dent during the vacation of the Senate, and whose appointment has been confirmed by the Senate, should take the oath of office when he recelves his new commission and must execute anew bond. THE COURT-MARTIAL at the Naval academy which investigated the charges of hazing against Cadets Waters, Gueydan, Gittespie, Welsh and Steben have concluded theirsession, and the findings of the court have been submit" ted to the Secretary of the Navy. PERSONAL.—Yoshida Jiro, for a long timesec- retary and Charge d’Affaires of the Japanese Legation at Washington, will goto New York soon as consul general.—Geo, M, Pullman and J. W. Doane, Chicago, and Fred. W. Nickerson and wife, Boston, are at the Arlington.—Col. William B. Sherman, of New York, is at the Metropolitan.— Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown, of Washington, arrived in Jacksonville on ture day.—Mr. Geo, Alfred Townsend, Hon. Casey Young, Chas. L. Colby, president of the Wiscon- sin Central railroad, and Chas, L. Beckwith, of New York, are at’the Ebbitt.—Mr, Erastus Wiman and Major J. G. Paugborn, of ihe Balti- more and Ohio railroad, are «t Willard's.—E_ B. Todd, of St. Stephens, N. B., is at the Metro- politan, The Defenses of Washington. WHAT THE BOARD ON FORTIFICATIONS RECOM- The report submitted to the President by the board on “fortifications or other defenses” places Washington eighth in order of urgency on the list of ports where fortifications or other defenses are required, The seven preceding Washington in order of urgency are New York, San Francisco, Boston, the lake ports, Hampton Roads, New Orleans and Philadelphia, Balti- more is ninth on the list. For the defense of Washington the report suggests barbette batte- ries and Submarine mines. The armanent pro- posed is seven 50 ton breech-loading rifle guns 12 inch caliber and six 27 ton 10 inch breech- loading rifle guns. Five hundred and twenty thousand dollars is estimated ax the cost of ma- sonry and earthwork for these proposed de- fenses of the capital, $653,000 as the cost of the armament and $120,500 as the cost of the sub- marine mines ‘and’ their adjuncts, It ts pro- posed to have 150 submarine mines, with two ‘operating rooms and eight electric light projec tors. The total estimate for the defenses recom- mended by the board for twenty-seven ports Is $126,377,800, and of this amount the board urges the appropriation of $21,500,000 tor the first year, and then an annual appropriation of $9,000,000 ull the work is completed, ee The Treasurer's Office Crippled. THE TREASURER IN NEW YORK, AND THE ASSISTANT TREASURER ILL, Assistant Treasurer J. W. Whelpley, who is acting U. 8. treasurer, 1s confined to his bed, but was able to-day to affix his signature to a few checks for large amounts which it was desirable to make available immediately, The treasurer's office is somewhat crippled by Mr. Whelpley’s illness and the absence of Treasurer Jordan, Cashier Whitney, Chief Clerk Meline and a force of clerks in New York. Should Mr. Whelpley become incapacitated for business it Will be necessary for Mr. Jordan to return to ee es or to have sent to him in New York all checks and papers requiring the signa- ture of the treasurer or his assistant. It is not likely that Mr. Canda, the newly appointed assistant treasurer at New York, can file his bond and quell, before Monday. Mr, Jordan will, therefore, be detained in New York for the remiinder of'the week. He might, however, divide his time between New York and Wash- ington, and attend to all important business in rson, in the event of the continued illness of Mr. Whelpley. A very unusual condition ot affairs exists now, and it is said at the Treasury department that there {s no provision of law by which any other officials can be designated to sign for the treasurer or his assistant, 3 ou The President in Baltimore. THE CHARITY BALL AND THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM WASHINGTON. The great charity ball for which Baltimore soctety has been preparing for weeks, took place at the Academy of Music in that city last night. The magnitude and brilliancy of the affair was fully in keeping with the extensive preparations made for it. The chief event of the evening was the visit to the hall of the President and bis party from Washington, ‘The President bad stipulated that the time of his reaching the academy should not be known beforehand, as he wished to avoid unnecessary publicity. ‘The presidential party arrived at the Camden station at @ quarter past ten o'clock, ‘The party with the President comprised Col, and Mrs, Lamont, Marshal, Mrs. and Miss Wil- son, Senator and Mrs. Gorman, Miss Vilas, daughter of the Postmaster General; Miss Endi- cott, daughter of the Secretary of War; Col, Cassidy, of Albany, N. Y. "The party was accompanied from this city to Baltimore by Mr, James Swann Frick and Mr. Charles Ridgely Goodwin, representing the managers ot the ball. ‘The crowd assembled at the depot in Baltimore gave three cheers for the President as he alighted, and afterwards for Senator Gor- man, The party was met by eight handsome carriages, | Arriving at the covered entran specially prepared for them at the academ: the pariy Were ushered into the south cate, where @ committee representing the lady managers cordially welcomed them, An imprompta — prome! was then formed, President Cfeveland escorting Mrs. Goodwin, und followed by Senator Gorman and Mrs, John Gill, Marshal Wilson with Mrs. Thomas, Col. Lamont with Mrs. Fisher, and the rest of the . Mrs, Gorman wore a hand- some robe of black corded sili, elaborately orna- mented with jet, Mrs, Wilsongarnet velvet, with Ball dreka, guraished ‘with pink rosea, Miss fn wi roses. Endicott, ‘white satin and tulle, festooned with purple itlacs, Miss Vilas, pale blue surah gil, with V-shaped openings back and front in th high waist, garnished with lace. Mrs, Lamont, terra cotta ottoman silk and velvet, breast knot of white roses, When the President made his appearance upon the waxed floor he was at once surrounded Ing slege ‘of handshaking me was soonest long siege tbe proscenium box, from whlen he viewed the jant scene. ‘Two detectives guards ‘box seit lige prea ay ree fore m: , OB auletiy slipped out of ne Gon ora ‘took for Camden station, where their Special train was in readiness. Ab hour later the President was home again at the White ‘Mrs. U1 Miss Love, of Buffalo, lat teats of Mls Ghoveland ot ‘the White prod but now the guesta of Mrs, John B. W: AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY EULOGIES IN THE SENATE, Tributes to the Memory of Hendricks. MORE NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE. One to Abolish the Electoral College. — The Senate. IN MEMORY OF THE LATE VICE PRESIDENT. This being the day appointed for the Senate ‘addresses in memoriam of the late Vice Pres!- dent Hendricks, the galleries of the Senate be- gan to fillat an early hour. When, therefore, ‘at noon President pro tempore Sherman called the Senate to oner, all the seats in the galleries were occupied, the larzer proportion of the oc- cupants being ‘he chair laid before the Senate a letter trom the Secretary of the Treasury, relating to the payment of salaries of collectors of customs not confirmed by the Senate, aletter stating that the information called for by a recent reso- lution of the Senate, relating to claims paid under French and Spanish treaties, could be Most speedily furnished by the State depart- meni ‘The letters were appropriately referred. Mr. Voorhees then called up his resolution expressive of the Senate's deep senso of the pub- Uc loss in the death of the late Vice President Hendricks. The resolution having been read, Mr. Voorhees addressed the Senate. In strong and graphic English Mr. Voorhees de- scribed the public sorrow at Mr. Hendricks? death and reviewed the lite and public services of the dead statesman. In dealing with Mr. Hendricks’ political views, Mr. Voorhees sald it bad been, and especially late in his life, ‘charged as a'reproach against him that he was Spartisan, If by that, the speaker said, was Meant that he sincerly believed in the princi- ples and purposes of the party to which he be- longed, and sought, by all honorable methods, what he believed to be the public good by plac: ing its measures and its men in control of the government, then the accusation was true and the term ot reproach became a just tribute jo an honest man, It was the partisan of deep, honest convictions, dealing justly with oj posing views, who, in all ages of the world, in every fleld of human progress, had led the way. In conclusion Mr, Voorhees said: “As long ag American history treasures up pure lives and faithful public services, a8 jong as public and rivate virtues, stainless and without blemish, is revered, so long will the name of Thomas A’ Hendricks be cherished by the American people as.an example worthy of emulation. Monuments ofbrassaud marblewill litt thelr heads to heaven. in honor of his name, but a monument more precious to his memory’ and_more valuable to the world has already been found in the hearts Of the people whom he served so long, so faithfully and with such signal ability. In the busy harvest of Death of the year 1885 there was gathered into eternity no nobler spirit, no higher intelligenee, no falrer soul.” House of Representatives. Pursuant to the order of the House made yesterday, the Speaker proceeded to call the states, under which call the following bills and resolutions were introduced and referred: By Mr. Mitchell (Conn.)—Authenticating the official seals used by the government depart- mentsand the United States court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, By Mr. Davidson (Fla}—To make Tampa a port of entry. By Mr. Dougherty (Fla.)—To investigate the issue of fraudulent land warrants, and to pro- tect soldiers and sailors from loss therefrom. By Mr. Townshend (Ill,)—To limit the Juris diction of United States courts in patent cases, ‘aud to protect persons who, without notice, are bona manufacturers, purchasers, venders or users of articles forthe exclusive Use, manufacture or sale of which @ patent has been, or may hereafter be granted, TO ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. Also, proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the President and Vice Presi- dent shall be elected by a majority of the peo- le—abolishing the electoral college and regu- [ating the method ot counting the vous by the two houses of Congress, ARBITRATION OF NATIONAL DIFFERENCES. By Mr. Worthington (Il.)—Authorizing the President to invite the autonomiegovernments of America to send delegates to an interna- tional American congress to arrange for thear- bitration or all national differences, By Mr. Murphy (Iowa)—For the relief of rail- way mail clerks who have been in the postal service for twenty years. ‘By Mr. Cole (Md.)—For the protection of the health of employes in tactories, By Mr. O'Neill (Mo.)—By request—To reorgan- Ize the steamboat Inspection service and con- solidate the office of supervising Inspector gen- eral of steamboats with the bureau of naviga- tion, By Mr. Woodburn (Nevada)—A resolution di- recting the Secretary of the ury to report his reasons and authority for closing down the Carson mint, discharging its employes and sus- pending its corps of officers, EIGHT-HOUR LAW FOR LETTER-CARRIERS, By Mr. McAdoo (N. J.)—Asking infomation from the Postmaster General as to whether the eight-hour law applies to letter-carriers and whether it is enforced in their behalf, and, if not, for what reason, , SILVER A LEGAL TENDER, By Mr. Swinburne (N, Y.)—Declaring the sil- ver dollar a legal tender. [It declares all stand- ard silver dollars heretofore coined and issued by the authority of the government legal tender for the payment of all dues, public or private, and directs the Secretary of the Treasury 10 recognize the coined silver dollar of 412%, grains as equal in value to the gold dollar in payment of all claims against or due the gov- ernment. The Secretary 1s authorized to pur: chase, $4,000,000, worth of silver bullion per month, at such rato as to correspond with the average market value of silver bullion for the preceding month, not to exceed $1.07 perounce, and directed to have coined in the U.S. mints ;1,000,000 per month of fractional sliver coin. ¢ is also authorized to have printed $2,000, 000 per month in silver certificates In denomi- nations of one, two and ftve dollars, represent- ing siJver bullion, and these certificates are de- elgred to be a legal tender and redeemable in amounts of $5 and upwards in silver coin or in bulllion at market prices, et By Mr. Bingham (Pa.)—Authorizing the pay- ment of postal notes at any money order of fice. By Mr. Brumm (Pa)—Fixing at $5,000,000 the maximum limit the capital stock of na- tional banking associations. By Mr. Bliss (N. Y.)—Conferring the rank of commander upon Chief Engineer G. W. Mel- ville as a reward for his meritorious services in the search for the survivors of the arctic steamer Jeannette. THE EIGHT HOUR LAW. By Mr. Merriman (N. Y.)—To enforce the eight hour law. The District in Congress. COMMISSIONERS EDMONDS AND WEEB BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE, ‘The House District commitreeat their regular meeting to-day, ordered a favorable report upon the Senate bill to protect the government in- terests in the Potomac flats property. This bill, us hitherto reported in THE STAR, directs the Attorney General to institute suits’ to test the idity of any claims to the ‘property being improved and reclaimed and ‘known as the flats, The Honse committee adopted an amend- ment providing that any suits instituted shall not affect existing contracts. ‘The Senate bill the name of Union- town to Anacostia was also ordered to be favor- ably reported, Commissioners Edmonds and Webb called upon the committee tovlay and had an in- formal talk with the members about District affairs. ‘They called really to make the ac quaintance of the members of the committ and incidentally matters pertaining to I legislation were id ‘The committee not meet again until next Tuesday. AGAINST AMENDING THE MECHANICS’ LIEN LAW. ‘Asub-committee of the House District com- mittee has decided to report adversely upon the Proposition to amend the present mechanics’ Hen law of the District. The sub-committee think thatthe law should remain as it now e PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE P.O. DEPARTMENT BUILDING, The Senate ittee on public Gnd grounds have agreed toa bill making ap- Propriations for numerous public buildings, which includes an appropriation of for the purel and agreed to accompany bim next Thursday im an inspection of the works. ‘The Senate Calling for Papers. BRINGING UP SQUARELY FOR SETTLEMENT THE QUESTION AT ISSUE BETWEEN THAT BODY AND THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, The Senate in executive session yesterday adopted, without debate and without objection, & resolution reported from the judiciary com- mittee calling upon the Attorney General for Papers relating to the suspension of George M. Baskin ‘as U.S. attorney for the southern dis- trict of Alabama and the appointment of John D. Barnett in his place. These papers had been Tefused to the judiciary committee by the At- torney General, on the ground that he had had no instructions from the President. The resolu- tion was adopted yesterday in order to bring the question squarely before the executive de- partment and have it settled in some way. The Fight at Columbusy OHIO DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVES ADVISE OPPOSITION TO LIEUT. GOV. KENNEDY'S RULINGS, The democratic members of Congress from Ohio had a conterence last night and subse quently sent @ telegram to Hon, John O'Neill, president pro tem. of senate, Columbus, Ohio, as tolléws: “On consultation among themselves and with the best-informed parliamentarians of the Houxe, the democrats from Ohio are of the unanimous opinion that the rulings and acts of the president of the Ohlo senate are revolutionary, and a usurpation of power that ought not to’be submitted to.” ‘The telegram was signed by A. J. Warner, C. M. Anderson, M. A. Foran, Beriah ‘Wilkins, W. D, Hill, Georse Ben Lefevre, Joseph H. Outhwaite, ames E. Campbell, Gvorge E. Seuey, W. W: isbury. Representative Wilkins said to a STAR re- porter this afternoon that the Ohio congress- men had received telegrams from nearly if not quite all of the democratic membersof the Ohio state senate declaring their intention to stand firm in resisting what they consider the arbitrary action of the Meutenant governor. Mr. Wilkins said there was Lut one sentiment among democrats and that was that the course Of the republicans in the Ohio state senate should be resisted to the lust extremity. Capitol Topies. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. Chairman Reagan, of the House committee on commeree, has received requests from the Erie railroad company and the Misvouri Pacitic railroad company that their representatives be granted @ hearing upon the subject of in: State commerce. e committee to-day author- ized Mr. Reagan to notify the companies that they would be granted a hearing on Friday and Saturday, the 29th and 30th January, and on Monday, ist February. The committee will re- port favorably the bill amending the act au- thorizing the fae of certain aliens as engineers and pilots, THE ARTHUR KILL BRIDGE. ‘The sub-committees of the Senate and House committees on commerce were addressed to- day by representatives of the parties interesed in the construction of a bridge across the Arthur Kill from New Jersey to Staten Island. Ex-Mayor Bennett, ot Elizabeth, represent- ing the manutacturing interests of the vicinity; Isaac L. Fisher, of New York, on behalf of the navigation interests; State Senator D. C. Chase, of New Jersey, representing the national board of steam navigation; Mr. Jumes Parker, pilot commissioner of New Jersey, and Senator Sewell, all spoke in opposition to the bridge as proposed by the Baltimore and Obio railroad, though they were not opposed to a bridge high enough and with spans wide enough to accom- modate the commerce of the stream. Mr. John K. Cowen, solicitor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, made the closing speech in support of the pending bill. The sub-committees aecided to receive briefs from parties in interest until ‘Thursday of next week. SUB-COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS, The following is a list of the sub-committees of the Senate and House committees on appro- priations on the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year 1887: Legislative—Senate—Messrs. Allison, Dawes and Cockrell; House — Messrs. Holman, ‘Townshend, Cabell, Cannon and Butterworth: Sundry civil: Senate—Allison, Hale, and Beck: House—Randall, Forney, Burnes, Ryan, and Long. Deficiency: Senate—Hule, Allison, and Cockrell; House—Burnes, Adams, Le Fevre, McComas. and Cannon. District of Columbia! Senate—Plumb, Dawes, and Cockrell; House— Wilson, Adams, Le Fevre,Henderson,and Ryan, Fortification—Senate—Dawes, Logan and Gor- man; House—Forney. Randall, Hollman, But- terworth and Ryan. Pensions—Senate—Logan, Dawes and Gorman; House—Townshend, Ca: bell, Wilson, Long and Henderson, Agricultu- ral—Senate—Mahone, Plumb and Call; House— Hatch, Green, Winans, White and Price. ‘Army—Senate—Logan, Plum and Gorman; House—Brage, Viele and Steele. Consular and Diplomatic—Senate—Allison, Hale and Beck; ‘House—Committee on foreign affairs, H. Ro Indian—Senate—Dawes, Plumb and Call; House —Wellborn, Peel, Skinuer, Nelson and Perkins, Military, AcadeinySenite—Logan, | Mahone and Call; House—Wheeler, Ermentrout and Negley. Navy—Senate—Hale, Logan and Beck; House—Cominittee on naval affairs, H.R. Post Office—Senate—Plumb, Mahone and Beck; House—Biount, Riggs, Taylor, Bingham and Wakefield. River and Harbor—Senate—Com- mittee on commerce; House -Committee on rivers and harbors. ‘THE MEXICAN PENSION BILL. ‘The House committee on pensions yesterday added an amendment to the Mexican pension bill, introduced in the House by Mr. Woolford, and directed the report of the bill to the House. Asagreed upon in committee, the bill author- izes the Secret of the Interior to place on the pension rolls, at the rate of eight dollars per month, the names of all surviving officers, soldiers and sailors who served in the Mexican warfor any period during the years 1845, 46, °47 and “48, or their surviving widows. Second” ary evidence of an honorable discharge may be received in case of the loss of the official docu- ment, or the proof of receipt of a land warrant, lawfally procured, shall be sufficient evidence of an honorable discharge. No soldier whose political disabilities have not been removed shall be entitled to the benefits of the act. CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. The Senate yesterday confirmed the following nominations: Charles J. Canda, to be assistant treasurer at New York city; John 8. McCal- mont, commissioner of customs of Pennsylva- nia; Elihu C. Osborne, of Tenn., Indian agent of the Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe and Oakland in the Indian Terri and Fletcher vart, ot Ala.,agentat the Mescalero agency, New Mexico; also, a number of postmasters, ‘The Hebrew Fair. THE BRILLIANT SCENE ATTENDING THE OPEN- ING AT THE NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY. ‘The Hebrew fair and bazaar was opened last evening at the Rifles’ armory, under the most.’ favorable circumstances. There was a large attendance, The hall looked bright and gay. ‘The fair was formally opened by Speaker Carlisle, who made & very effective specch, commending the objectsof thetair and praising the charity and helpfulness which has ever characterized ‘he Hebrew people. Cor issioner Webb also: afew; actan Wiis foto secoa ss We ert high character which the Hebrews bear as use- ful, law-abiding citizens, and their increase in numbers and in prosperity In thiscity. He wished that the nt eni would meet with the greatest success, and that the efforts forth to erect u suitable ¢ would, Be crowned with the realization of thelr hopes and plans. He alluded to the changes which he had observed in this District during his life- long residence, when he had seen the Hebrews increase from & handful of, to a numer- ous and influential class. ch character a main- as @ people, he sald, had always ‘Mr. Simon Wolf, in expressing the thanks of the committee, who occupied seats on the plat- form with the ‘speakers, said that people who had made Iaws were not law-breakers, and in this way he ex; what Commissioner ‘Webb had alluded to in commendatory terms, ‘After the speeches the business of the eveniny began, Commissioner Edmonds came in anc ‘was brought to the platiorm, where, with his colli ‘and Speaker Carlisle, he held guite a Feception, ‘The pretty girls, with thelr ttle books, then ‘to cireie it the room, and the fiéwer booth, which formed 8 very attrac. tive feature of the was largel 2 upon to furnish button-bole bouguela. ‘The very tastefully: decorated, and. tho ladies in an vi attention to By ; a Ee af Ee 5 5 i 5. E j Hd g, are a ne i il i le A 4 ti H e A i F Fal : | f Telegrams to The Star. TORY DEFEAT EXPECTED. England’s Attempt to Coerce Greece. COMPROMISE TALK AT COLUMBUS. A Great Conflagration in Philadelphia. ————— | GERMANY AND THE SAMOAN ISLANDS. SS SALISBURY’S DEFEAT PROBABLE. ‘The Tories May Not Get a Chance te Do Anything About Ireland. Special Cable Dispatch to THe EVENING STAR, Loxpox, Jan. 26.—It is quite possible that the government may be defeated to-night on Jesse Colling’s amendment to the address about the so-called “three acres and a cow.” It ts to escape this that they brought forward their Irish schemes with haste, because they aro desperately anxious to go out upon the ery of the enforcement of the law in Ireland, but Colling’s amendment has precedence. It is dit- ficult to see how the goverment can escape d eat ina most unpopular position. The Lrish members expect. tne proclamation of the na- tional league. They ure angry, bul say the only actual effect will bet Tob ihe league of & | few thousand pounds, | Te ——— | street, Just we Radicals Opposed to Coercing Greece. Special Cuble Dispatch to THe EVENING STAR. Loxpox, Jan. 26.—The English provincial press on the whole fairly support Lord Saits- | bury's note to Greece. The chiet radicals, Chamberlain, Dilke, Morley and Bryce, all ex press privately the such coercion by E1 THE DEADLO either Side Willing to Make P: | itt “floor | iront BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA. Several Large Buildings Destroyed, In- cluding the St. Cloud Hotel. PRILAPEUPHIA, Jan. 26.— The fivestory brick building, Nos. 715, 717 an@ 719 Arch street, was discovered to be on fire at 22:35 o'clock this morning. When the firemen ar rived the whole batiding was a mass of Hames, ‘The flames quickly communicated to the build ing number 721 Arch street, and the heat be- caine so intense that the firemen found difti- culty in reaching the buildings with streams of water, The building in which the fire orig hated Is one of the handsomest on Arch sirect, The upper floors were occupied bythe firms of Lehisan & Bolton and Packard, Butler & Part= ridge, Htbographers, and Crosscup & West, photo-engravers. Each of these firms will «uth total loss, ‘The first floor was occupied. by Monroe Bros. &Co,, wholesaleshor dealers. Tt building No. 721 Arch street was their streams to the St. Cloud bote joins immediately on — the guests in the St Cloud bad all nm tired for the night, and rushed from their rooms partially dressed. The employ ing ascertained that the fire was in ing building assured the alarmed popu the hotel that there was no immer AUl:I5 the front wallof the Morris b fell into ube street, This was son followed by the iailof the side wall “upe Warebonse at Nos. 721 and 723, occupied May & Bro, The root wax tad buliding statterrd by the burning debris, In the rear of Morris’ building ure twelve houses in Unree courts running off Winfield street. At the beginning eloven people wore rescued ta thelr night clothes by the pollceraen beture the from the Morris huflding, as the conflagration grew drove tse firemen from the xt Hame leaped out tuto Arc with destroction the buildings on Several streams we upon t but soon the plate ¢ shivered and ‘then gars, quickly poured into them, ai damaged by water t tire. The upper storie d by the H losses yy ‘ned about the buildin: Urely ‘burned out, heavy dark sn; stages of the fire the police’ ran through ¢ Ken the guests wi pusly been Warne sleepy” to. be obliged to break people out. 1 ton of th Areh street, the ntiredy Overturts for a Compromixe. Couemnes, Onro, Jan, 26.—The situation of affairs in the senate 1s quiet this morning. Sug- gestions looking to a compromise have come from both sides, but nothing definite has been done, nor has any mode of procedure been agreed upon. Neither purty ix willing to be Known as proposing a compromise, and for this reason the reports of a settlement may not be ofany consequence. The republicans claim to be firm in their position, and will agree to nothing except it includes an immediate pro- ceeding under the rules adopted last evening for the disposition of the Hamilton county con- test cases in the open senate, The democratic senate is credited with the proposition that a special committee be appointed, equal in mem- | bership politically, for the hearing of the con- testcases. Phe republicans say they will not entertain the proposition even though it comes in regular form, ‘The democratic senators met in caucus at 10 o'clock this morning, and will probably be in session for several hours. The republican members met at 10 o'clock with the lieutenant governor in the chair, All | the republican senators, but no democrats, were | present Pifhe journal of yesterday was read and ap- proved. The republicans will remain in session | about an hour and then adjourn until to-mor- Tow morning. There is no excitement and few Spectators are present. pe. ENGLAND AND GREECE. Salisbury’s Note Due ton Rumor that Greece Would Equip Privateers. Loxpo, Jan. 26.—A dispatch from Vienna to the Times says that Lord Salisbury’s note to Greece was due to the fact that he had heard that Greece was about toissue letters of marque to privateers. It is reported that the finances of Greece are not in a flourishing condition. The public is chary to subscribe to a patriotic loan, A dispatch from Varna to the Cologne Gazette says that the sultan and Prince Alexander have agreed toa personal union of the Bulgarians, the powers having assented to this settlement, ATIL , Jan. 26.—The government organ as- serts that Sir Horace Rumbold, the British min- ister, in im) ‘ting to the Greek government Premier Sulisbury's note informing Greece of England’s attitude used language tending to break the relations existing between England and Greece. The Greek Minister has been interviewed in reference to the possibility of war between Greece and Turkey, He denied that the gov- ernment of Greece had any intention of issuing letters of margue in the event of hostilities breaking out. ‘His government, he said, had a sufficient number of vessels to'cope wiih Tur- key without resorting to such an extreme mea- sure. Greece has no desire to follow the Ala- buma experiences in England. The stock market is firmer, owing to the de- termined attitude Lord Salisbury bas taken to- wards Greece in his efforts to compel that coun- try to disarm. ConstaNtrvopre, Jan. 26.—It is reported that the Greek fleet is going to Cret ‘The porte has dispatched acircular note to the powers asking them to assist in a prompt settlement of the Grecian dificulty. Sr, PETERSBURG, Jan. 26.—The Journal de St. Petershourg says it believes that Greece will ‘still resist the promptings of passion and will find that a course in opposition to the will of Europe is useless in view of Europe's determin- ation to adinit of no change in territory which would infringe on the treaty of Berlin. ee THE SAMOAN DIFFICULTY. the Report of German Annexa- tion Probably Originated. San FRANcrsco, Jan. 26.—Capt, W.B.Church- ward, late British consul at Samoa, who left here yesterday on his way to London, said in explanation of the recent Samoan-German dif- ficulty that Mullin Point, in the city of Apia, the seat of the Samoan government, many years ago came into the hands of Mr. Weber, a former German consul and the head of a lead- ing firm at Samoa, Notice was given the gor ernment to move, and although Mr. Weber was offered a previously agreed price fox the land, he refused to accept it, and the Samoan king was compelled to remove his residence to an- other part of Apia. Mr. Weber's action was supported by the German consul Steubel. The King holsted the Samoan. flag over the part of the city to which he had removed, but subse- quently, owing to an alleged ginsult’ to the Ger- man government _ by Samoahs, Consul Steubel forbade the king to display his’ flag anywhere within the municipality ot Apla. The consul ‘went personally to the king and commanded him to pull bis flag down. This the king re- fused to do. Consul Steubel then went on board the German gunboat Albatross, which happened tobe in. the harbor, and brong! at a rly of armed sailors ashore and forcibly and Against the protest of the United States and British consuls, pulled the flax down. Capt. Churchward concluded by stating that two Samoan high chiefs went to New Zealand to claim sympathy in their troubles, and trom their story the reports of Germany's annexa- tion of Samoa probably arose. Capt. Chureh- ward's mission to London is to lay bis dis- patches, relative to the recent disturbances caused On the Samoan Islands by Germany, be- fore the British foreign office. ‘The vessel bear- ing the German dispatches regarding (he atfatr failed to connect at Honolulu with the steamer | which brought Capt. Churchward here, and these dispatches will consequently be some- time later in reaching Benin. a AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. Judge Brewer's Decision in the Max- well Land Grant Cane. | destroyed. ure. It had accoinn mts, and I y Vaiue ths which ix ‘ne London Temperanc pad on the xuests, who were were directed to le: ceeded in saving their per ‘Lhe Joss. ail of them suc sporty. ch wlout halle N HONDURAS. A Rich Placer District Said to Have A local paper this morning the following article: “There has ssed excitement among mining g the past few days over reports re- ceived from the agent of a xy cans searching tor have been run that the alleged dis: covery was confirmed proved to be & most important ¢ rojectore Of the expedition at home would say noth Now, however, the ban of silence Is memoved, and with the arrival of fall particulars, both hy gable and mail, and aiso the receipt of a little Importance of the Mr. Milligan has ina of western, are idorado, ground since wery ts Like to prove as inp © great place districts of California, The field thes in the eastern » Republic of Hon- duras, and ab from. U coast.” Th and adjacent to the head waters « ape river, which is« of the trib wins of the Rio Patuca, % region long known for its mineral resources, 1 scores of gravel strom ten to eighty cents tow pan, They have Ining, hows ever, in a place whete, after much toll, they succeeded in turning the river trom its native bed, Here they dug down and found the bed Fock at six fect depth in a strata of ly and gravel. ‘They are sluieing out ftom 7 to 10 dole cubic yard, a yield fully equal to that of the best placer diggings in California. The bed of the river Ube reclaimed covers many hav acres in extent, and under the law public they cant lay claim to ita. Ues for placer mining are unsurpassed. — Left His Companion to Dic. THE SHOCKING STORY OF A SNOW-SLIDE BY A COLORADO MINER. TOLD DURANGo, Cor... Jun, 26.—Another sno horror is reported from the extreme su ern part of the state, Leonard Sutton, Wi been at work in the Silver Lake busta, in the La Plata mountains, ed Duratigo last night with a frichiful account of a slide. which wrecked the cabin at the Delizht mine Tuesday Jast, While be was sitting in theeabin with Henry Thomas, his partner, and a ferce storm was raging outeide, a slidi side suddenly strack the it, Sut was bur and buri feet un managed to dig himself find Thomas, who was buried about ten feet deep, but the man's leg was broken, and be wis otherwise so badly injured he could not sit up, Thomas beggeu Sutton to kill him and thus put him outot bis misery. Satton vefused to kilt him, and then Thomas begged bisa to leave at once and save himself, Believing Thomas would not live more than afew minutes, he finaily consented to leave him to his fate. fore bis departure Thomas requested him to return in the spring and bury his body and send lis money and other property to his sister, Miss Hannah Thomas, who resides in New York. The Ranger Driven Ashore. TWo SAILORS DROWNED IN GETTING HER OFF, Sax Dingo, Cat. Jan. 26.—Couriers who ar- rived here on Sunday trom Ensenada, Lower Galt brought intelligence that ‘the U.S. steamer Kauger, which was lying near that place during the recent storm, ber anchors and went ashore, but’ was towed o4 without material damage by her steam launch and a number of row boats, which were lo ered. While thus engaged oné of the bouts wit capsized and two sullurs were drowned, hacoenin~Hesiasering Dead at the Age of 105 Years. Wratixctox, Dev., Jan, 26.—Miss Lillie Todd was found dead at her home in New Castle yesterda: years old, and lived stone in a sinall house adjoining the Knights of Pythias hall. Betore the erection of hall sbe had lived for many site, and as fur back as thirty years ago she wag arly called “Granny” Todd, on sccount of er aged appearance. A fall On the ice Inst Saturday caused her t take to her bed, but her death is credited to apoplexy. Miners Who Want to Strike Again. Pirrsecnc, Pa., Jan. 26.—A strong desire exists among @ number of Monongabela river miners to inaugurate another strike for 3 coats per bushel for mining coal. A majority ofthese aggressive dixgers are employed in the third pool. The most influential iiners, however, oppose any sirike at present, and unless the DENVER, Cot., Jan. 26.—Judge Brewer, in the United States circuit court, last evening filed an opinion in the Maxwell land-grant case. The decision was in favor of the defendants. | The brought government to can Tana" patents which It: was had been high-license agitation makes rapid progress during the next few Weeks, the present rate of Wages Will pre- ‘Vail until beat juli at least. —— General Forcign News. BERK BUTTNER NoT DEAD. Loxpon, Jan. 26.—The Timer’ Lisbon corres plore, y reported as having died. im ex , Fecentiy reported ax having Bonngland, west coast of Africa, is alive, and is how on his way home to German; TO PROMOTE HOME RULE. Losvox, Jan. 26.—Mr. Moricy, Prof. Proc man and ‘others are forming au Englishman and Scotebiaen to promote bs MODIFYING THE NEW RULES. 4