Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres’ THe Evextve Stat is served to subscribers tn the second-class mall m: THe WreKt Fear, postage prepaid. ‘Stam—publishet on Friday—$1 a Six months, 50 cents. ‘8 All mail subscriptions must be paid ip advance; no paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Se WAS GTON, D.C., MONDAY, MARCH 29, AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. NEW Nationa 71 nion Square Theater In the distinguished author Robert pany of Stars. Eomplete as to occupy the SQ storm elond Turid with lightning, sd accry of lamentatl peated and again repeated, As the reverberation Of cloud answering unto cloud.” Thatcher, Primrose and West A beacon RA HOUSE, ‘T THIS WEEK. esduy and Saturday ZEN OF BURLESQUE, Miles and Barton’ BIJOU BURLESQUE CO, ‘The Bijou Opera House, (A Star Cast of 5 Matinees Wed: ‘THE FAMOUS QU Gorgeous Costume, Female Loveli Calcium Effects, An Augmented Orchestra, No Increase in Prices. KATE CASTLETON in Crazy Patch. Ys suo tHe wesday and Wednesday, After- ‘Saturday Matinee, PA, aNp THE GROCERYMAN. ights and Thursday THE BAD BOY, HIS ‘Thursday, Friday and Saturday ‘and Friday Mat THE BACHELORS. The two Funniest Plays on Record, lolidays excepted).20 Cents. ‘Night Prices, 25 and 35 Cents. Admission— Matinee Children, aif Boxes, Admitting Six Persons, $3. Next Week—The Greatest eat, the Only JU] mirthiul of Comedies, Hes ‘One Week, Commenciny DKAPER'S IDEAL DOUBLE omedian before the pub- LO} iberian Bloodhounds. wetica’s Representative Uncle Tom. Admission, 10 and 25 cents. Two Eccentric Pa, ave.. near 11th street, MONSTER SHOW THIS WE! EEDHAM & KELL CHALLENGE COMEDY ‘The (reatest and 22 Picked Artists Including the Wonderful DERVILLE F. Who alone are worth doub! Admission To All Only TE: ECOLLECTIONS ND SPECIALTY CO., drandest in the World. ice of admission. = on invitation of citizen at the Congregational ets. “Reserved seats 25 cts extra, to be had at Ellis’ inusic store. ‘The entire proceeds are to go to th sociated Charities. Largest assort- Tnited States. Ladies e Tur Barnes OF MANASSAS, OR SECOND BULL RUN. we Paxonaua O; CORNER 15TH ST. AND OHIO AVE, ‘Two Blocks South of Pennsylvania Avenue. ‘The Most Realistic Battle Scene Ever Produced, OPEN DAILY Faow9auToll Ru ADMISSION, 50 CexTs CuILDREN UspER 12 Yrans, 25 Cents. Nat SCOTT ART GALLERY, WILLARD'S HALL, {43m _Can be rented for first-class Entertainments. —— __NEW PUBLICATIONS. N ‘ORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, FOR APRIL. ..- MADAME ADA: vate Letter of LEON .GEN. U. 8. GRANT. ABRAHAM PAYNE. W.PSHEFFIELD. ANNA ELLA ‘Rhode Isiand... Plan of the Tennessee Camipatgn. National Aid to Common Schools...... SENATOR J. J. More About American Landlordism... A Famous Diplomatic Dispatch.....ALLEN THORN- ‘The Dispatch as OMicially printed... WILLIAM H. iginal Draft, as corrected by FaeSimile of the Ori ABKAHAM Li yy this morning For sale at Brad. Adams Brentano's, Beal's, Ebviit house and bj iM x Tae’Carra: Tue Carat: SUNDAY MORNING 18 THE BEST TIME "CAPITAI." @IVLIAVOs SEL THE THE CAPITAL, BUT IT SELLS ALL THE WEEK BECAUSE EVERY ISSUE IS FULL OF LocaL IVLIdVOn SAL ‘HE “CAPITAL.” THE “CAPITAL” ‘THE NUMBER OF.BOYS WHO TAKE ADVANT AGE OF OUR SMOOTH SURFACED STREETS TO INDULGE IN THE HEALTHFUL EXERCISE OF ROLLER SKATING IS VISIBLY ON THE IN- CREASE, THEREFORE, WE HAVE DETER- MINED TO PRESENT TO EVERY PURCHASER OF A BOY'S SUIT COSTING $3.50 AND UPWARDS AN ELEGANT PAIR OF ROLLER SKATES. THIS WILL, NO DOUBT. BE GLAD NEWS TO OUR LITTLE FRIENDS—AND WHEN IT 18 REMEM- BERED THAT OUR BOYS’ CLOTHING IS SOLD FORLESS MONEY THAN YOU CAN PROCURE THE SAMECLASS OF GOODS FOR ELSEWHERE | WORKMANSHIP BETTER THAN EVER. WE YOU WILL APPRECIATE OUR EFFORTS TO PLEASE YOUR BOYS WHILE GIVING YOU THE EV BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED IN WASHINGTON. THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, N.W. CORNER OF 7TH AND D STS. (ALL BLUE SIGNS), 2.M. GRADY. Maxacre NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON- a : janan’s play | ‘+S “CERN. —On and afer this date Wm. M.Galt niogiue, Jounded on the story of “God | Co. Corner Ist st. and Indiana a STORM BEATE nd Majestic Drama. Grand m its Com-| Product for th m1 anbarne ie Scenic, ‘Grand’ in | Which will justly recommend. itself to every house- are the sole wholesale agents for Washburne, Crosley 4 Co.'s Su- perlative. ‘In fact, they have covtrol of their entire product for the District of Columbia. _Washburne’s Keeper that wishes snow white bread, rolls and biscuits. th, 1896. mh27-6t OS AE EMBERS OF BRICKLAYERS: "UNION, No. — of D. C., are requested to tend « special meeting to be held TUESDAY. MARCH 30. 186, for the purpose of adopting the revised con- stitution. mh27-206 ((e=>_THESURVIVING MEMBERS OF THE ‘several companies who were mustered into the United States service in April, 186], are respect- fuily invited to send representatives to a conference to be held at the Riggs House, MONDAY, the 29th Inst., Sp.m.. to decide as to a proper method of celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of mustering in. 8. A. H- McKIO. ate) Captain Company: Giards GEORGE WAGNER, Chairman Bakalio 2 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HO’ AED UNIVERST! ‘Spring course will commence MONDAY, April 5th, at 6 p.m. This course of lectures are dpen to 60 | the'public” snd’ PURVIS, Secretary, 1118 18th street, m1 jt (Re S4NUEL S SHEDD —GAS FIXTURES— MANTELS, LATROBES, RANGES, FURNACES, —PLUMBING AND HEATING— Estimates given. _[mh26] 409 9TH ST. N.W. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. RicHarp S. Newcospe and Jawes G. Suir, Re celvers, vs. Tre: BANKERS aND MERCHANTS TELE- 9,171, Equity Docket 24, said’ Receivers for the dissolution of injunction, discharge of Teceivers and. taxation of commissions, counsel fees and costs, and the accounts Submitted therewith, having been referred to me fur examination and report, notice is hereby given that I shall proceca with the sald reference on SATURDAY, the THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 1886, at 10 o'clock ‘at my office in the United States Court House, Wishingion, D,c. at which time and place alt partes Interested may beheard. JAS. G. PAYNE, _m25-th.s.m,w.t Auditor. (oe, SEECIAL NOTICE “THERE WILL BE ‘a meeting of the stockholders of the Coreo- ran Fire Insurance Company at their office, 1001 F st. n.w., on MONDAY. April 5. 1886, for the purpose of electing nine Directors for the ensuing year. Polls will be opened at 12 m. and close at 2 p.m. mh15-eotd ELLAND, Secretar (tie ELecTRI ND_ LAM CO} jete, only $2.75, at J. S. HAYS & CO.'S, 3271 Bridge st. where can be seen the best assortment of ‘Crockery, Glassware and Housefurnishings in Georgetown. mh19-2w* <a ASSORTMENT OF GAS FIXTURES. No charge for Hanging. Fine line of Brass Fenders and. Andirons. Also, Fancy Goods E. F. BROOKS, ae 5a 1th st. a> CHAS 5 PRICE, (Ree CH SCGGIG d2e 7m ot aw, ‘The most complete Drug establishment’ in South Washington. Our prices areexeeediigiy low. 1 S52. CATE, M. D., 916 McPHERSON ‘Square, Washington, "D. C., gives special ‘attention to diseases of the nervous system, spinal cur- Vatures and Pots’ disease. Telephone’ call, 445. mhé-Iny Jai boss SH ASE THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. New assurance in 1885. $96,011,378.00 ea ee 35: Se a Income, 053. Surplus 443 per cent standard: 2 495,328-00 Surplus over Liabilitfes, on every standard of valua- tion. larger than that of any other Life Assurance Company. Assurance written by the Society during the twenty- six years and a half of its history, $105,000,000 more thai any other company has written during the same period The Non-Forfeiting Tontine (or _ semi-Tontine) policy, devised and introduced by the Equltable, com- ines the material advantages of ali other forms, and isthe most liberal and protitable form of policy ex- tant. ACTUAL RESULTS. POLICY No. 44,198, AMOUNT $10,000; ANNUAL PREMIUM, $324.70. POLICY ISSUED JUNE 4, 1869, AT AGE 41. At the end of Tontine term June_§, 1884, the Pohicy-holder had the privilege to settle for cash, OF 10 receive a free paid-up policy, viz: First cash value of polley wu He paid the ‘society = Net profit.... eneececereeeeeeee $660.70 Second Policy-holder could receive ® paid-up policy for $10,260. _ Kecapitulation.—This Policy-holder was insured for $10,000 “fifteen” years for nothing, ‘and. Tecelved $660.70 more ‘than he paid in; or iu lieu. thereof he Could obtain a free paid-up policy for $10,200, pay- able at his death, upon whieh no more ‘payments are required. Other ‘matured policies show the sane favorable results, ‘Foutine periods 10, 15 oF 20 years ‘The Society issues 4 plain and simple contract of as- surance, free from burdensome and’ technical condi. tions, aid LNCON TESTABLE after three years All policies as soon as they become incontestable are pay- Eble IStEDIATELY upon the receipt of satistackory Proofs of death. Policies of every kind fssued. Estimates furnished and correspondence solicited. Bowss & Han, ‘Managers for District of Columbia and Maryland, 1326 F Street. RANSOM WHITE, Cashier. mb29 Laos. Arresriox. LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS MLLE M. J. PRANDI, 1309 F Srazzt. OPHELIA BANGS, ENGLISH BASKET PLAT’ LOUIS XV BAN ~ iS EVENING COLPEUKES _Hair Dressed and Bangs Shingled. mb4-1m* As Ow Lars Proves Says, “THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF EVERY BUSINESS I8 TO KNOW WHAT OUGHT TO BE DONE,” —BUT NOT EVERY BUSINESS MAN WILL DO IT BECAUSE IT SOMETIMES COSTS MONEY. 1T COSTS MONEY TO PUT “STAYS” INSIDE THE LINING OF COATS, BUT IT PAYS, BE- CAUSE IT MAKES THEM STRONGER AND KEEPS THEM IN SHAPE. IT COSTS MONEY TO PUT A “STAY” AT EACH BUTTON ON A PAIR OF PANTS, IT COSTS MONEY TO HAVE AMAN TO EXAMINE CRITICALLY EVERY GARMENT TO SEE THAT NO PART OF THE WORK HAS BEEN SLIGHTED. IT COSTS MONEY TO USE ONLY THE BEST SEWING SILK THAT CAN BEHAD. IT COSTS MONEY TO USE THE BEST BUTTONS THAT ARE MAN- UFACTURED, ALL THESE DETAILS ARE CAREFULLY LOOKED AFTER IN OUR GOODS BECAUSE IT PAYS US TO HAVE THE BEST GOODS THAT CAN BE MADE. MANY PERSONS THINK THAT READY MADE CLOTHING WILL NOT RETAIN ITS SHAPE, AND MUCH OF IT WILL NOT, BUT THESE PERSONS HAVE NEVER WORN OUR GOODS OR THEY WOULD NOT THINK 80, FOR THEY ARE AS WELL MADE AS CUSTOM WORK. IN SUITS OR IN OVERCOATS WE CAN FIT THE AVERAGE MAN BETTER FROM OUR STOCK THAN HE CAN BE FITTED BY THE AVERAGE MERCHANT TAILOR, THE STYLE WILL BE JUST THE SAME AND THE COST WILL BE $10 TO $20 LESS. OUR LINE OF SPRING SUITS IS UNUSUALLY LARGE, OUR ASSORTMENT FINE AND THE INVITE CAKEFUL INSPECTION AND COM- PARISON. E. B BARNUM & Co, mh26 981 PENN. AVE. Ladies’, Misses and Children New Styles, Im- mense Assortment. Choice Goods and Low Prices, 100 doz. Unbleached, medium weight Hose for Ladies ‘at 25c. per pair; worth 37c. Misses’ and Children’s English and French Hosiery, regular faabloned, from up. Felts, Piteb, DOUGLASS, mb26 (522, 524, 526 thet nw. kA MEETING OF THE MASTER MASONS ‘will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, March 30th, 1836, at 7:30 o'clock, at 1337 E st. n.w., in which all men’ carrying on the business of Brick’ Jaying are earnestly requested to attend, as business of importence will be before the meetin; ‘By order. zs “ Washington News and Gossip. Government Recrtrrs— Internal revenue, $532,813; customs, $709,137. THE SECRETARY OF THE Navy, Commodore . | Harmony and Chiet Constructor Wilson visited ta HORACE JONES, Secretary. (OS FAW A MEBTING OF THE DISTRICT U ‘of Columbia Division will be held at the Club House of the Washington Cycle Club. WEDNESDAY EXT, ut $ o'clock, for_ the purpose of nomi- election of officers. By order of the Presk- NIG nation dent FRANK GS, Secy-Treas SENATOR COLQUITT HAVING B called to Rhode Island, the tein perance mass yw, Tuesday {Xening. is consequently postponed until further uo~ meeting for Foundry church TO-MORR mb29-2¢ the New York navy yard to-day to determine the advisability of utilizing the Cob Dock Basin for laying up vessels and to inspect the Enterprise, just back from a three years’ cruise in Chinese waters. THE PRESIDENT returned to the city at 1: Saturday night from Magnolia, Md., where he was entertained by the San Domingo Ducking ‘A JOB LOT OF IMPORTED TOOTH BRUSHES, At 22c., regular price 40c. EVERY BRUSH GUARANTEED. MERTZ’'S PHARMACY, 8. E. Cor. 11th and F streets n.w. THe Treasury DEPARTMENT has prepared a new design for ten-dollar silver certificates. which includes an excellent vignette portrait of the late Vice President Hi TREASURY CHANGES.—Mrs. Hellen, superin- tendent of the char women of the Treasury de- partment, has been transferred to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and Mrs, Lane has moot ¥ (Kg GAtrrorsta onaNces Just received by JOHN H, MAGRU! _mh298t (AREAL ERENG TAURANT.— ‘If you want a good table d’hote dinner call f St BROCHE'S new place, 821 Lath sts near square.” Breakfast, Lunch, 25¢3 Di ‘20 Meal Tickets, $10. Satisfuction or ho chargé, ‘Es- lished 1576. First-class in every respect. m26-2W* (Rees Pecrabt Norics. ‘The Executive Committee of the Washington Light Infantry Corps Fair taking into consideration thelr inability to complete the elaborate decorations of the hall by the 29th instant, also_ the substantial interest manifested by our citizens in the enterprise, as well as the Visit of the Seventh New York Regiment (which will be quartered in the Armory), and the Lental sea son, have unanimously resolved to defer the opening vntll Easter Monday, April 26 next. In the meantime donations will be received at the ‘Headquarters, 941 Pennsylvania ave. n.w., and it 1s Tespectfully requested that contributions be sent to that number asearly as may be convenient to the donors. ‘The Committee of the Corps embrace this opportu- nity of expressing thelr gratitude for the untiornly generous responses to their solicitations, and teel that Success is already assured. . LARRISON DINGMAN, h25-1m_ Executive Committee, (> THE SWEDISH EAL movements and Massages—Prof. 903 16th st. Ladies and gentlemen assistants, treated at their residence if desired. SS ratier (=> FoR THE NEXT THIRTY Days. Having decided to close out my Brauch Yard, I will offer you from 100 to 200,000 feet Georgia Dimension, 100 to 100,000 feet Georgia Flooring, 100 to 300,000 feet Virginia Joists, 100 to 100,000 feet Virsinia Boards, 100to 75,000 feet Virginia Flooring, 25,000 feet kiln-dried Flooring, 100to 90,000 feet Spruce Boards, 100 to 150,000 feet White Pine, Shelving, Seconds, Selects and Uppers, 100 to 20,000 feet Cypress Boards, 100 to 30,000 feet Poplar, 100 to 30,000 feet Walnut, 100 to 25,000 feet Ash, 125,000 W. P. Shingles, 50,000 Cypress Shingles Spruce Laths, White Pine Pickets, and a large, dry stock of Mahogany, Quar. Oak, Cherry, ete., at much Jess than market prices, and on large orders a special discount. Asking for your favors and a personal call, Iwill make {tan object for you to place your orders with me. WM.R. McLEAN, mh24 13th and B streets northwest. NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, (Qfedical Department of Columbian Univer sity), 1325 H sireet—The spring course of lectures will begin on THURSDAY, April Ist, at For particulars address the Dean's office, eet northwest ‘GTON, D. C., March 23, 1886. Ata special mecting of the Board of Directors, held mi cae erly dividend of ONE DOLLA BAND FIFTY CENTS was declared upon each share of the capital stock from the earnings of the company, pay able April 1, 1886. Transfer stock book will be closed, from’ ‘27th fo April a, Inclusive. I ENT, President. DN! Secretary. LLOCH. Treasurer. <3 KEEPERS ‘Beware of any imitation of the word CERES, which fs the name of the celebrated MINNESOTA PATENT PROCESS FLOUR, Like everything ese that has gained renown, some ersou oF persons ate trying to take advantage of the Teputation ithas gained by imitating the Name and Brand, and attempting thereby to palin offan inferior article'for the genuine. ‘Therefore be sure and see to it that either sacks or barrels read “CERES,” ‘and have the imprint of two ‘gold medals attached. None genuine without the two gold medals. ‘WM. M. GALT & CO, esale Flour and Grain Dealers. (= EE L INFIRMARY, NA- ‘tional University. 1004 Est. n. Ww, open daily from 2 to5 p.m. Extracting free. "Pilling st cost of material. "Teeth ‘inserted’ with’ or without Plates, Gas, ether and chloroform administered by competent and experienced operators. mha-im. PARTIES CONTEMPLATING BUILD- ING, ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS ofany description, and desiring the services ofa rell- able Builder, are invited to send their address or call in person at 318 Sth stn. w. Estimates made, good work and fair dealing guaranteed. Telephone 772-3 ms-im* GEO. W. CORBETT, Builder. (=> “CORSON & MACARTNEY, ‘Baukers, Glover Building, 1419 Fst, Deposits, Loans, Exchange. Collections, Dealers in Government, District Bonds and all Local New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore Bought and Sold. Orders in American Bell telephone Stock executed by wire direct from our office to Boston, Constant quotations Of this stock received. 3026 me ARTIFICIAL | TEETH WITHOUT Plates and Tooth Crowns for Broken and Badly Decayed Teeth. We can reer, by permission, to a large number of. tients, and the following extracts are indicative of “Your work, done three years ago, stands like rock." —Dr. GEO, F. HORSEY, Utica, N. Y. “For twenty-two Fons I wore a plate. Your Cris tion is most comfortabie.”—Ex-Senator E. G. Whe tient “Your crown work is agreat comfort to me.”—D, v. BLISS, M. D., Washizgton, D. C. SC ror emi ant noe ee enough that I decided to’ try the ‘Crowning “I am very much pl with the Crown operation you performed for me dver three years ‘ago I con- sider ft the greatest invention of the age. it will give me great pleasure io have you reter to me in regard ‘to the splendid work accomp'ished.”” ‘ours very truly, W, H. CHENEY, &. Manchester, Conn, ‘References and circulars furnished on application. GL. ANDERSON, D. D. 8, mb12-1m G01 13th st,, cor. F. st. n.w. tr PHOSVITA:—THIS COMBINATION, OF ‘Calisaya, Wild Cherry and Horsford’s Acid Phosphates, s u popular and efficient rain and Nerve Fonic, and, 9 wueguard agains, Malaria. “sold at MILBURN'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania ave, in bottles or on draught with’ ater. 115" (Ka, SPECIAL NOTICE 1 WISH TO IN- ‘form the public that I have no partners or ‘agents, and that Tain not responsible fof any engage. ments made not directly through me. F. KRAUSE, Leader Krause’s Orchestra, 621 South Carolina ave. Re. Office, 903 Pa, ave. mb19-3w J, GERMUILLER, Architect. No, 513 SEVENTH STREET N. W. FINE DWELLINGS a Specialty. mh4-Im* > M. V. KANE, 507 11TH ST. N. W.— Corsets made to order. yee teed. Algo, 4 Tt line of hojwlder ‘races, Reform eared. jaz-3m* <=> LOOK ovn WASHINGTON 18 FLOODED WITH IT. Perhaps it is in your kitchen. Examine for self, und be sure you are not using adulterated it looks "good, but the unpleasant odor, frou. it when Cooking wilt convince you ct CASSARDS Putup in allstyics of packages “Ask: your grocer tor ‘Up in all styles your f fey and if fre hasn't it in stoclt send us your ‘and, you wil be supplied. G. CASSARD &SON, ‘Baltimore, Md. Curers of the celebrated “Star Brand” Mild Cured ‘Hams and Breakfast Bacon. yh4-Sm* (OVAL.— cowie ‘& SON, (a pmol. DANENT re move about April ist next from 1226 to 1119 F st. nw, The ofiige, 1226 3 sh, will be for rent from that date. mbiz-1m THOSE USING OUR MACHINES ARE is ~ particularly cautioned against to iti ‘at the been reinstated as superintendent. INcREASED PENsIoNS.—The commissioner of Pensions has addressed a letter to pension agents informing them that the act of Congress approved March 19, 1886, increases to $12 the monthly rate of pension in all cases of widows, minor children and dependent relatives now on the pension roll or hereafter, placed thereon in which the present monthly Bay: than that amount from said date, cludes in its operation all widows of the war of 1812 and all dependent fathers, and excludes survivors of the war of 1812. The increase does not affect the additional $2 on account of minor chil agents are directed to pay this increased pen- sion without sending the certificates back to be charged by the ofice, ment is less t month provided ‘The pension THESEED TO BE EXPEDITED.—The elty post office has arranged to have the sacks of seeds sent out by the seed division of the Agricultural bureau assorted on the mail cars, so as to expe- dite their distribution throughout the country. ‘There is neither room nor force enough at the city post oflice to handle the thousands of pack- sent to the office at this season as fast as they come to the office. THE POTOMAC IMPROVEMENT. Pressing Need of an Appropriation to Continue the Work—Required Legis- lation by Congress. In regard to the failure of the House com- mittee on rivers and harbors to recommend any appropriation for the purpose ofcontinuing the improvement of the Potomac river and flats, Col. Hains, the engineer officer in charge, says that he can see no reason why the ques- tion of title toa disputed section should keep back the appropriation because nota cent of the money would be spent on that part of | ats upon which the improvements are t entirely completed. Work under the be comp:eted about , and without @ new appropriation all work tbe stopped. Col, Hains says that if some- be detrimental to the improvements and expensive to the gov- ernment. If the work is suspended, but a short period will be enough to undo all the work ac- complished. and the deep ch ages of seeds existing contracts will thing is not done the result wil The dredging will not be finish: ’annels ‘made will soon be a; filled with mud, so that the channel will be no better, if not a great deal worse, than when dredging was begun. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WAITING FOR LEGISLATION BY CONGRESS, The Department of Justice has not yet re- Plied to the request of the House appropriations committee for information as tothe disputed Utles to the Potomac flats, but will send a reply in a day or two, although there is little infor- mation to communicate, department was given at length THESTAR Of March 3, which isin effect that the department is awaiting iegislation by the House on the bill. which the last session which prov! settlement of the assed the Senate at ided not only tor the juestion of title to the Kid- well bottoms and all other water front claims, butalso for extinguishing the titles in casé should be ‘found valid. The order General Brewster last ‘attorney to’ institute ceedings to settle the title question of the well bottoms was made under the law of 1861, which made no provisions for acquiring title for the government. In view of the more radical legisiation proposed proceedings by the district attorney were suspended, for it would be neces- sary togoover the whole ground again in settling otlier claims and extinguishing titles, It is held at the department that the matter can be settled at an early day, thereby obviating all difficulties in securing ‘appropriations for the flats improvement in one of two ways—either by making a law of the Senate bill referred to, which would permit of immediate legal prot with provisions for cond lands ifnecessary, or by Congress investing the Court of Claims’ with upon the validit tions. A propos! been submitted to the Attorne representatives of the cl bottoms, and the Attorney General roposition under consideration, ‘HE STAR last week. In view of the fact that none of the money to be appropri- ated is to be expended uy in dispute, it is hoped that the river and bar- bor committee may withdraw from their stand of no title, no money, and recommend an a} propriation for continuing the work ‘would be greatly injured by a suspension of any —————+e+______ SAYINGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY. There was a very fashionable audience to see Lawrence Barrett as Cassius, in Julius Cwsar, on Saturday night. The French Minister arty to Mrs. Nelson Brown and he German Minister, with Mr. Iswolsky, Miss Weddell, Miss Lulu Meigs and Miss Dodge rs. Griswold and Miss Griswold gave a large party, of which were Miss Viola Myer, Miss Macomb’and Dr. May. ‘The Peruvian Minister and Mr, Akabané occu- pied seats in the body of the house. Mrs. Whitney returned yesterday trom her trip to Florida, accompanied by Mrs. Burton Harrison, who, after a few hours" stay with Sec- retary and Mrs. Whituey, proceeded to New ot Attorney to the district of titles to the disputed sec- ion to the latter effect has General by the laimants to the now has that as stated in n the sections of land joining box. ‘Mrs. Scranton, who has been quite 111 for the past few weeks, has almost entirely recovered, and will soon be able to receive and make visits. Mrs. Meylert, the mother ot Mrs, Scranton and Mrs, Malin, her sister, are in this city on to Philadelphia, the home of Mrs. Malin, whose health has been little benefitted by her recent trip to the south, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hines, of Pennsylvania, are in the city for a few days. Mr. J. W. Thompson has returned from his trip to Mexico. Miss Thompson, who accom- panied her father, stopped and’ is friends in Cincinnati. ‘The Happy Go Lucky Club gave anentertain- mentat the residence of Judge Shellabarger on ‘A very clever operetta in “A New Year's Reception,” Hubbard Smith, was Saturday evening. two acts, entitle Mbretto and seore by M. the pricipal dramatic event, The taken by Miss Lida Scrantot Miss Mary Wilson, iss L. Shellabarger, Mr. Rudy,’ Mr. Spri Mr. ‘Stewart. comedy, was enacted by Hubbard Smith, The interesting event of the week will be the Mi-Careme charity ball for the benefit of the Mrs. Whitney's, it. Mrs. Whitney, rporator and trustee of the News: 'iss Mary Shella- air,” & one-act Newsboys’ Lod, Thursday evening, April who is an inco1 boys’ Aid Societ; and musi¢ for tl iy, Renerously gives the supper ball, and the society thus will get the full amount realized from the sale of tickets, of which four hundred have been Miss Van Vechten left for New York to-day. Miss Cleveland took her a farewell drivearound the city yesterday afternoon. Minister and Madame Reuterskiold gave a inner last night in honor of Count: who expected to leave the city uests were Judge ? Lovenvon, Count Gyldenst the Brazilian tajuba, M. Iswolsky, and Minister Roustan. The fivors were bunches of Panama Violets and lilies of the valley, and the center of the table was decorated with ‘The guests of the Gridiron Club Saturday were Representatives W. (. P, Breckin- elley, Norwood and Loring, Second Controller Graves, Mr. Jon Addison. today. Th and Mrs, John Davis, Minister’ Von Alvensleben, Baroness ’ ft same flowers. Hitt, Dr. B, Maynard, Mr. E. 0. Porter and Mr. T, J. -—__—+00______ Exposition Committees. The chairman of the exposition board, Com. missioner Webb, has appointed the following committees: Hallet Kilbourn, Si Chandler, tee Fish, Gea Ce ce ach gree et aes ieee : aerate te Saas AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. THE LABOR TROUBLES. To be Investigated by a House Committee. THE BLAIR BILL REDIVIVUS. MR. LOGAN’S ARMY BILL. The Senate. The chair laid before the Senate to-day a me- morial of an anti-Chinese convention held at Sacramento, Cal., praying some relief from the Chinese evil. Mr. Platt presented a memorial of the Con- necticut legislature urging Congress to provide an efficient system of coast defense. Mr. Wilson (Iowa) presented a memorial of the legislature of Iowa relating to tne national board of health, MR. LOGAN'S ARMY BILT. After routine morning business Mr. Logan's army bill was placed before the Senate, ‘Mr. Logan sent to the desk and had read a letter from Gen. Sheridan favoring the proposed increase. Afr. Logan himself read an extract from a let- ter of General Schofield approving the bill, In Teferenoe to the assumed increase of expense Mr. Logan said it would be only $1,500,000. The existing law authorized 25,006 entisted men, but there were not so many’ men in the army, and if the present bill authorizing 30,000 was passed there would never be actually more than 27,000 men ready and fit for service; sick- ness‘and other causes always kept the number ofefficient men below the maximum allowed, Mr, Logan deprecated the introduction of politics into the question of increasing. the efficiency of the army. It was not a political question. All political parties should favor such increased efficiency. He ridiculed the idea that the increase was favored by the army offi- cers merely for strength of numbers; what they wanted was more efficiency, and the slight pro- ed increase would give that efficiency. Thirty thousand men was a very small army As hamble an individual as he (Mr. Logan) was, he had commanded three times as many men as that; and had not thought even that force a very large ar1 TROOPS NOT NECESSARY To PUT DOWN LOCAL TROUBLES. Mr. Plumb opposed the increase. The dangers from Indian wars, he said, were constantly be- coming less, and he had been sorry to hear the suggestion that an increased army was neces- sary to put down local troubles among our own people. This was either a republic—a govern- ment of the people—or it was not. When thearm: was to be called in to put down local troubles, it would be because public opinion had not done its perfect work. It would not do to instil into the people's mind this lesson of foreo as a remedy lor such troubles; and of all forms of foree the use of an army or the exereise of power by the general government was the most objectionable. As to the Monroe doctrine there was now no need of an army on that account. ‘The great mistake was in not disbanding the regular army altogether at the close of the war, and dispersing Its officers among the militia ‘force to drill and perfect that force. House of Representatives. Under the call of states, the foliowing bills and resolutions were introduced and reterred: PROPOSED INVESTIGATION OF THE LABOR TROUBLES, By Mr. Lawler (Iil.)—A_ preamble and resolu- tion reciting that the recent correspondence between Mr. Powderly, grand master workman of the Knights of Labor, and Mr. Jay Gould, president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad com- pany, raises an issue of vital importance to the tranquillity of the country and the general welfare of the people, and directing the com- mittee on labor to investigate into the under- lying causes of the differences existing between employers and employes of railway companies and other common carriers, and to report what legislation is necessary to bring the troubles and differences to a ‘satisfactory conclusion. The committee is given authority to send tor Persons and papers and to sit during the ses- sions of the House. By Mr. Wolford (Ky.)—Granting a pension of $8 4 month to all honorably discharged soldiers or sailors who served in the Union army during the late war, and directing the Secretary of the Interior to furnish artificial limbs (or their equivalent in nioney) to confederate soldiers or sailors who lost legs or arms in the war. IDENTICAL WITH THE BLAIR EDUCATIONAL BILL, By Mr. Willis (Ky.)—To aid in the establish- ment and temporary support of common schools. Mr. Willis moved to refer the bill to the cam- mittee on labor, Mr. Miller (Texas) moved, as an amendment, to refer it to the committee en education. In reply to-a question by Mr. Randall, Mr. Willis stated that the measure was identical with the Blair bill. Mr. Randail asked if a reasonable time would not be allowed for debate in order to ufford an opportunity for explanation of the reasons for th> proposed change of reference, but there were cries of “regular order,” Mr. Miller’s amendment was lost—yeas, 115; nays, 133, Ar. Willis’ motion was then agreed to—yeas 138, nays113; so the bili was referred to the committee on labor. A bill was introduced by Mr, McCreary (Ky. authorizing the President to arrange a coniet ence for the purpose of encouraging fal and reciprocal commercial relations between the United States and the republics of Mexico, Central and South America, and the empire of The District in Congress. THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS, ‘The bill sent to Congress a few days ago by the Acting Secretary of Wr, and prepared by Col. Wilson, commissioner of public buildings and grounds, to regulate the use of public parks and reservations, prohibits rapid driving over the roads in the parks or their use for the con- veyance of goods and merchandise. It also pro- hibits persons from. offering wares for sale, dis- laying sign or soliciting subscriptions or alms tn the public grounds, and makes it unlawful for any one to enter the grounds of the Execu- tive Mansion asa guide for the Purpose of s0- liciting business. Persons are forbidden to de- face or injure statuary, walls, plants, &c., and to discharge firearms or explosives or make a harangue or oration in the public grounds, Tae officer in charge may on public holidays permit the use of grounds in the vicinity of the Wash- ington monument for the display of fireworks and firing salutes. Capitol Topics. AN AMERICAN IMPRISONED IN CUBA. Mr. Edmunds, from the foreign relations com- mittee, has submitted a report in relation to the imprisonment of Cirllo Prouble, an alleged naturalized citizen of the United States, who was imprisoned in Cuba. The report states that there.is nothing to be done in the case by Con- gress, as the United States consul at Havana andthe State department have done ever; thing incumbent upon this government in the matter. THE APPOPRIATIONS FOR MARYLAND AND VIR- GINA in the river and harbor appropriation bill are as follows: Maryland—Breton bay, $6,500; Choptank, $10,000; Corsica creek,’ $10,000; Susquehanna, $6,000. Virginia — Norfolk, $100,000; Notfolkc Approachies, 850,000. Kivers! ppomattox, $20,000; Chic ominy, $4,000; James, $150,000; Mattaponi, $5,000; ‘New river, $3,000; Pamunky, $5,000; ‘Kappahan- $5, LOCK, 000; Staunton, 10," a $335,000; Dan," 910,000. Y SENATE COMMITTEE CHANGES, Senator Sherman is to be appointed chairman of the foreign relations committee, and Senator Spooner was to succeed the late Senator Miller on the District committee, but said toa STAR reporter to-day that he had not determined to go upon the committee. He has been asked to accept the and partially consented, te ae a ee wi eae committee cn jes, it m ‘upon him than eould efficiently do. ‘The National Union League. THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT SATURDAYS MEETING. Atthe closing session of the national council by the election of President and control of theHouse of Representatives, does not dare to ‘the formal cond or pt or propose lemnation reversal of one single priuel peal of meat gislation, which. ia the faite he long’ period of ey; denouncing the democratic party for its suppression ofa free ballot by a. of mur afin i mutt and, demanding a, SECRETARY MANNING BETTER. The Physicians Say He Is Much Im Proved, But Not Yet Out of Danger. Secretary Manning's physicians did not make their asual early call this morning, but made their inquiries and gave directions by tele- Phone. At 10:30 o'clock the doctors arrived together and immediately went up to the sick room. Half an hour later they came down and reported the Secretary decidedly better. “He had a good night,” said Dr. Lincoln, “and he is really much improved, though, of course, not out of danger.” Mr. Delehanty said that the reports of the attendants this morning were very encouraging indeed. Ali things considered, the tamily are decidedly more hopeful than at any previous time since the Secretary was taken fil. -~——___-¢e0—_____ THE PRESIDENT INTERVENED. eed Jay Gould to Change His ie Towards the Railroad Strik- It is probable that the change in Jay Gould’s attitude towards the strikers in the west was brought about by the intervention of President Cleveland, Chairman O'Neill since his return from St. Louis has had several interviews with the President. As a representative in Congress from that district and chairman of the labor committee Mr. O'Neill had a double interest in getting the matter settled as soon as possible. After It was learned that Jay Gould had refused to arbitrate, and the case seemed desperate, Mr. O'Neill wrote a letter to the President appealing to him to_in- terfere and to take some action that would in- fluence a settlement. The President telegraphed Jay Gould at once, urging him asa good citi- zen not to stand in the way of arbitration, A telegraphic correspondence followed, and it is not known what influence the President brought to bear, But the effect upon the great railroad king seems to have been softening, for, while at first he refused to listen to the representa- Uves of the strikers, or to hear ot sucha thing as arbitration, he Jater on became less deter- mined in his bearing, and if he did not consent to the scheme of arbitration proposed by Master Workman Powderly, as that gentleman seems tothini he did, he at last consented to sa “he saw no objection to arbitrating” the diffe: ences between the railroad and its employes, BUTLER MAHONE’S PISTOL. A Fine of $100 for Shooting at John Wilis. In the Criminal Court, Judge MacArthur, the case of R. Butler Mahone, charged with an assault with intent to kill John Willis, Febru- ary 13th, 1885, was taken up this morning— District Attorney Worthington and Assistant District Attorney Taggart for the government and Hon. John S. Wise and Col. G. B, Corkhill for the defense. John Willis, colored, testified that he wasa watchman at Welcker's. He came intothe bar- room on the night in question and saw Mahone pulling down the curtains. He then sent wait ers fora cab. When he (Mahone) returned Mrs. Welcker usked him to go to bed, saying that witness would” go witht nim. “He then struck witness two or three times. Finally witness got Mahone to his room and left him Very mad. Subsequently he came down stairs and shot at witness several times. Witness caught hold of him and the hammer of the pistol caughthis hand. Mahone had been drinking, and when he struck witness and wit- ness told him who he was he replied by calling him a nigger — of a —. On cross examination " witness said one ef the shots went through his — coat. They tusseled over the pistol when they were on the floor, and Mahone said, “I fired at the nigger three times, and don't understand why Ididn’t kill him.” Witness thought Mahone shot four tines, but he was somewhat excited at the time.” Witness put Mahone in the elev: lor and sent him up, and then went up the steps. The first shot fired was as witness was Jeaving the parlor, and it passed through his coat. [Mr, Wise sald they expected to show that there was but two marks of the balls, and those were the ceiling above the window cor- nice.] This was the Tirst time he had stated about the ball going through his coat—had been examined several times about the case. Wit- ness had not told Mr, Glasco that he knew Mr. Mahone did not intend to shoot him. Did not tell Mr. Windsor anything of the sort; never said to Mr.Corkhill that Mahone fired the shots in the air, Martin “McCoy testified, contradicting Willis as to the first part of the’affair, and suid that Willis was struck twice. After Mahone went up in the elevator he came down bunting for Willts, threateniug him, and he fired “at ‘him three times. One ball went over the transom, another into the ceiling, and the third struck a nailand bounded back.’ It was after the shoot- ing that Willis got hold of the pistol, and he called some one to take Mahone away. ‘On cross-examination, witness said that Ma- hone struck at Wiliis But did not hit him, and Wiilis pushed Mahone and he fell. Emil Wagner, steward at the house, testified that Mahone came down saying, “where is that nigger? I want to shoot him,” and then the shooting took place. When two shots were fired witness lett. Theophilus Felter testified that he was at the house when he heard shooting, and when he went up several of the waiters had Mr. Mahone ‘on the floor, and Willis, who was sitting on him, struck’him. Witness helped to take the pistol from him and Mahone went back to his oom. ‘two balls were in or near the ceiling. On ‘crossexamination witness said that liquor made Muhoue crazy; that he could not stand much and was very drunk that night. John Welcker and Mrs. Felter testified as to the condition of Mahone and his habits, ‘The testimony of two policemen as to the ar- Test closed the government's case. TESTIMONY FOR THE DEFENSE. Hon, John S. Wise testified that liquor crazed the accused, and while nota drunkard when he was intoxicated he was exactly opposite to What he was when sober. Hon. J. D. Grady gave similar testimony. ‘The district attorney said there was no doubt but that if he was so drunk that he could not form an intent he could not be convicted of the intentto kill, and they proposed to leave this to the jury. A VERDICT OF SIMPLE ASSAULT. ‘The court sald that he would not be satisfied under the circumstances of the case with a verdict of guilty as indicted, and under the instructions of the courta verdict of guilty of simple assault was rendered. THE ACCUSED ADMONISHED AND FINED. The court, addressing the accused, said the circumstances relieved him of the serious charge. He hoped the case would be a warming to him, This ease must have been a terrible affiiction to his family, and he hoped that he ‘would profit by it. To one whom liquor trenzies Itshould bea warning toabstata from it. ‘The sentence of fine of $100 was imposed. eke Has Aataaliien, Labor Questions Discussed. OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION ON ARBITRATION OPPOSED IX THE HOUSE LABOR COMMITTEE, The House committee on labor met to-day to discuss the arbitration question. A most de- cided opposition to legislation on that question wasdeveloped. Mr. Foran and some of the strongest labor advocates opposed the proposi- tion vigorously. ‘hey took the grounds that Congress had no right to force the laborer to accept an arbitration that he might deem un- ae to all legislation of the it. Mr. Foran is sort, Ho sald toe Stan reperier that suoh maiters could not be settled by legislation. The government had no right to doit. The way to prevent strikes was to make itso that the work- men will have no cause tostrike. This could Fesult only from the capitalis’s learning that itwas to his interest to have harmony, and from the people learning that many Food citi- zens were better than a few very men, The people must learn that it is not in tne Interest of the community that the E i fy F it said, to any law of arbitration “whieh leaves the fate of men in the hands of one tobe d@ided according to his prejudices, an wh them lable to imprisonment for mpt it they did not accept his decree, ee b; en baud the giel @ complaint estas Mie Habineoa, ine welrxowa cblorod at 3d street and Venneyivania avenue geants Bryan aud ‘Mulball went in search of ‘and arrested him about 11 o'clock ‘au he was: ‘out of church and locked lim inson and pleaded guilty. PrAgnos testified she shop wheres be salde he had some | Wes! get that.” A number of I gat opinion of the country holds that Chiu | has committed the i sides "as to say they geries. After the first surprise occasioned by that the strike that the men would be allowed wo go back work. The absence of TWO CENTS. Telegrams. to The Star. <2 THE STRIKE NOT SETTLED. Gould Denies That He Accepted Arbitration, NO RESUMPTION OF TRAFFIC. oepeieeeces GLADSTONE’S NEW DIFFICULTIES. A White Child With the Chiricahuas. ees GLADSTONE’S MANY DIFFICULTIES. hamberlain’s Retirement. Special Cable Dispateh to THe EVENING STAR, Loxpox, Mareh changes in the eabl- net are received with very varying views. The Timescalls upon the conservative leaders—Hart- ington, Gascher and Chamberlain—to unite to oppose “this peril, far transcending all ordin: topics of political controversy.” The Teleyraph, which now may be regarded as Chamberlain's organ, says: “Such an array of adverse iniu- ences never before confronted a minister on the threshold of a great undertaking.” The Standard asks: “Deserted at once by the leader of the whigs and the leader of the radicals, what has Gladstone to fall upon? What is the fertium quid which is to do duty tor the great liberal party? Now that these elements have been withdrawn from it, it is simply the personal foliowing of Gladstc A few pro- incial liberal papers urge Gladstone to drop the land-purehase | part of Scheme, but this Would cost him Spen hesion. Phe majority remind their r ladstone, not to Champerlain, that tin ooks for the settlement of the’ question. Pall Malt Gazette says: “Chamberlain and Trevelyan are out, making room for better men, Dublin, with a central Irish adininistration, its legislative powers subject to the veto of 1 imperial parliament and the crown; and t all that Gladstone should attempt to carry session. It he is too is this wuine we shall not even ding provincial als have come to town, So far as I can er trom them. the preponderance of perlain atest mistake of his li tthe same Ume gives him credit for sin: ibe cerity of conviction, Jesse Collings will prob- ably Te: —— FRESH STRIKE COMPLICATIONS. Jay Gould Says Mr.Powderly Misunde®- | railicd slightly stood Him, and that He Will Have Nothing Knights Fail to Resume Work. w YorK, March 29,—It was reported this morning that the strikers in St. Louts would not go to work until they received positive and official notice from Mr, Irons, Mr. Powderly was called upon and found to be in bed. When asked about it he said: “I have received no word that the men will not obey orders. If they have not heard trom Mr. Irons it is becaus been delay in deliverix ich we sent night. Th ili certainly go to work, aud Mr, Irons will positively give them the order.” Mr. Powderly is ill this morning. When asked why Mr. MeDowell eame away Mr. Goul this morning he only K forsome papers, that’s He is down there now.” GOULD SAYS POWDERLY MADE A MISTAKE. As the following telegram from Mr. Mr. Hoxie seems to have been misunderstood Powderly, it is Worth repetition: “IH. M. Hoxie, al manager, St. Louis— ing the movement of trains on the Missouri Pacific and in the employment of labor in the several departments of the company you will give preference hot, except that you will not son’ who has injured the cou during the late strike; nor y's property company during the said strike. 1 objection to arbitrating any differences b tween the employes and the company, past future, Hoping the above will be satisiaciory, remain yours very truly, Jay Gould Go ’ In an interview this ng Mr. Gould said: ‘The above telegram to Mr, Hoxie was pre pared before my conference with Mr. Powdery esterday and Mr. Powderly said. whieh the Missouri F beginning; that is, that, th ready to arbitrate any differ with its own employes. Mr. Powderly se tohave assumed from that ‘telegram that I have agreed to the plan submitted by the exee- utive board of Knights ot Labor Saturday, pro- viding for the appointment of an arbitration committee, three members of Which are to be appointed by myself and three by the Knights of Labor, and these to jointly choose a Seventh member. Now I aiost emplatical deny that there was anything in my teleg: to Mr, Hoxie, or that there said at the —_conterence to Warrant any one im belicv- Ifora moment assented to any such Iwill appoint no anembers of any arbi- {ration committee, The whole matter rests in Ly basis tor arbitration whieh will includ the question I will make no objec whole matter will have to be arranged Tam now preparing a letier to al erly which will clearly set forth my posi: tion as outlined above. WHAT ISSAID IN Sf, LOUIS, Sr, Lovrs, Mo., March 29.—The news tele- aphed trom New York last nig! Grand faster Workman Powdery had ordered the trikers of the Gould southwest systent of rail- road to resume work itmmediately pending ar bitration, was received by the Knights of Labor here with ineredibility, some even going so iar ieved the telegrams to be tor the intelligence had passed . GENERAL SATISFACTION WAS EXPRESSED s not to be prolonged and to chairman of the executive committee No, 101, will delay, to 01 sumption of traffic upon the roads, for theother members of the committee si te that the men oftheir assembly wiil not go back to work until they bave either me! in executive session and voted upon what they term the request of Mr. Powderly that the strike be ordered off, or Mr. Irons himseli issue such an order. Re- ferring to Mr. Powderiy’s order to the Knights ‘of Labor on a strike in the southwest, the mem- | bers of the committee say that the GRAND MASTER WORKMAN HAS EXCEEDED HIS AUTHORITY, and that such an order cannot be enforced until indorsed by their vote, This will necessitate the transaction of alarge amountor routine business, for the executive committee of each district assembly must meet and vote upon the proposition. The result of these votes must then be communicated to Mr, Irons, who, if the majority be in favor of returning to work, will indorse Mr. Powderly’s order of last nigit to that effect. A most diligent search last night resulted, at @ late hour, in the finding of but two members of the executive board of the Knights of Labor. ‘These gentiemen when told of the result of the conference between Messrs. Gould and Powder- ly expressed satisfaction at the outcome, but stat that the men would not return to work Ghatrman trove giving them instructions. Chairman ving them instructions, Mr. Irons left here early in the evening for Sedalia, He received nothing trom Mr. Pow- derly before his departure and nothing had come here for him up to an carly hour this morning. The committeemen who were seen were quite reticent, but had no hesitation in saying that the action of yesterday settles the strikerand that there wilt ‘work very soon, So far as could be learned, the railroad officials have received no orders from New York, but no doubt they will get ad- vices to-day. POWDERLY'S DISPATCH RECEIVED IN ST. LOUIS. St, Louis, Moreh 20-—Mr, Powderly’s dis. patch, directing the sirliing Kuishts of Labor upon Gould South western system to return to work immediately, was received at the head- quarters of the, exéeutive committee of that us Opinions on the Outcome of | ail now have a statutory parliament at | citement. Opening prices were fron do with Arbitration—The | ting | muld to | resitm- our late employes, whether they are meinbers of the Knights of Labor or ploy any per- Hil we discharge | any person who has taken service with the | see no {| guilt. Where a ‘be a resumption of | tions at issue between the roads: against any one for being leaders or for any ‘other cause.” “But will not refusal to obey Mr. Powe « orders be a violation of the laws of the Kn “It will not, You sce he might be mistaken, We want arbitration first before we go to wo Ad the men are of the same way of thinking, I met them at Marshall, Texas, and 1 know their sentl ‘What are the questions you want arbitra: upon?” We have asked that the truck men and unskilled laborers on the Gould Southwest reerive $1.50 for ten hours Heros hey haw made ine hour € only ~ Next, we have asked that the appren- tice bots, who have been continued ms such Since TSNd, but are really Journeymen, shall have S Taisod atid be recognized at Journeymen, “Some are receiving only 82, at ich Work as others who Fecel bridge butiding matter was and Serioas. Men engaged in that branch Smigiit setouton Monday and not cir destin until Wednesday, ¥ e Was not allowed them. A man might be back with only three asked that full time be shop oron. the road, kod for night travel en YOU Want those questions settled by your deinands being granted in whole or Im t belore you will return to work? on first,and then a written Rent that all the tu shall be taken backs 1 arbitration proposed and said: “We the decision of the arbitrators im what these decisions may time was a “And what about the Hall matter” “Tat Will have t Une courts. A TELEGRAM FROM MR. WONTR, New York, March 29.—Mr. Ho graphed to Mr. Gould stating that th have hot resumed work this morning as they were ordered to do by Mr. Powderly, = For Killing © ancle. Patrick Kernan, d degree tor n, in Baltime us today Sentenced by years imprisonment im der in the unele, Thomas Ker Us ay igo Miller & the penitentia — Northern Pacific Shops Burned, Eraixexp, Mrnx., Mareh Fire broke out, | in che car and locomotive shops of the North Pagitic railroad yesterday, and in torty ulus five buildings Were destroy uumed, part of th ars, The loss is over $100,000, ~ Nine Buildings Destroyed. Havana, Ins, Fire broke ont fe principal yesterday and ed nine building JUSSCS AGETEEAL® $20,000. — From Wall Street To-Day. ACTIVITY AND BUOYANCY AT THE OPENING, March Litti heard I street’this moring before ning tock KE: ge except congratulations ent ot the stri South. aders that it ts to | western railroads and expressions as to the pro= bable effect on the market a ble character. filled with brokers betore 10 o'clock and the market opened buoyant amid considerable ex- per cent higher than he clos, Satur Lal e being up 1, New York 2 Trans, sas and, thern Pacifia During the x Missouri Pacitie preferred 1 and oth | first aif hour the ris and ine regular and eXtrei Erie has been | conspicuous for its advanee and the Van bilts have been heavy. 1 rket became miueh less after 10:30 and heavy, Union Pacitic and Western Union being conspicuous for weukness, the former losing Land the latter 4% per cent, and the gencral list declining ly to ie per cent, below opening figures. decline was checked s marke in Ti below opening prices, Oregom, Trans. is down 5, but Lackawanna is up 4, — Protection of Girls. OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS TO CHAIRMAN BARBOUR, | The District Commissioners have addressed a letter to Hon. John 8, Barbour, chairman of the mmittee on the District of Columbia, House | of Representatives, in response toa letier from, Lern ast | that gentleman enclosing House bill No, 6,469, | “To amend the Revised Statutes relating to the | District of ¢ ection of girls, and for thi eof rape,” the Views of the Commissioners after conference iting attorney, ‘of the proposed, should be passed In, the etd pape .whkcta itted ‘to the consideration of the come of the United Statestor the Dis» letter addressed to the tion to the bill in ques- I think this bill isa step in the right goes too far. Under its provie hould have intercourse the lowest imprisonment. Sach would have the usual effect Juries puld refuse to conviet, & tercourse with | rs adopt the suggestion of the United Stat orney tor the District, and recommend to Congress that It be given fall | weight in consideration of the bill iu question, | and add: “No one is better acquainted with the | needs of the District in n | lating to its crimin there can be no question thai gestion he does after due and care: tion of the whole subj CLaiNs To Be A Sox oF “LavamrNa” Watkn ornton A. Fulton, ailas Walker, who clatms to be the son of William Walker better known as “Laughing Walker,” the tall colored man who died “about a month ag before the Police Court to-day Stealing a Wagon aud other property lem by tne deceascd, Which property. it is alle; possession of the deiendant, Phe court sus pended judgment. DaNorkovs.—There isa larze 2nd dangerous hole in the sidewalk on the eastern end of P street bridge. ‘The attention of the authorities is ealled to it. Cuarcen With VioLaTINe Tr Joveph Payne, a midcle-ag: was ar rested by Oiticer Amos Unis thorning for violat- ing the game law, “by killing and having im his possession roblns.” Six dollars was leit ab the ‘station a8 collateral, the fine being 2% bird. Nores,—Complaints are made by residents on Stoddart street taat a number of Young colored, boys assemble in Cook park every Sunday afters noon and fill the air with yells and oaths— The small boy along the river is engaged daily rats, Which are Very numerous, fire Was turned in from pox 714 FAME LAW. —An alarm of yesterda for fire caused by a defeo live flue 3031 P sirect, occupied by Damage slight.—Hliza Harrie I colored girl, was in the dock beiore Snell tais morning ior stealing a basket, ning a pound of butter, six heads of let and six bananas, She’ took the basket from astand in the M street market, She pleaded guilty to the charge and was given 30 ct PERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT7 A. 3.—Great Falls, temperature, 42; con- | dition, 5." ieceiving Teservoir, temperature, }47; condition at north connection, 2; south | connection, 5. Distributing reservoir, tem- | perature, 46; condition at influent gatehouse, | ¥: condition’ at eMluent gatehouse, 10, The Secessions from Gindstone. The Right Hon, James Stansfield, radical member for Halifax, has succeeded Mr. Joseph Chamberlain as president of the local govern ment board in Mr. Gladstone's cabinet, and the Earl of Dalhousie has succeeded Mr. G. O. ‘Trevelyan as secretary for Scotland. The latter Will not have aseat in the cabinet. It isex- pected that there will be six secessions frou ir. Gladstone's party outside of the cabinet, ‘The report that Lord Spencer would resign um less Une Jand Dill sutisiied him as not true. oo Goald Consents to Arbitration. PROSPECT THAT THESOUTHWESTEKN TROUBLES WILL AT ONCE BE ADJUSTED. Ata meeting between Jay Gould, Grand Mas ter Workman Powderly and other members of the executive board of the Knights of Laver ta New York yesterday an agreement was at last reached which is expected to settle the troubles on the southwestern system. Jay Gould sent instructions to bis officers in the southwest to resume operations and to take back the old employes excepting those who had been en- gaged in destroying ratiroad Sey ; men in the meantime to be submitted to arbi- Iration. Master Workman Powderly also tele graphed to Mr. Irons, chairman of the St. Louis executive board of the knights, instructing him to order the men back to work pending arbi- tration. It ts hoped that the strike southwest bas thus been brought toan end, ‘The board of arbitration is to consist of seven