Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and1lth St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't THe Evexino Stax is served to subscribers tn the city by carriers, om thelr own account, at 10 cents per . Copies at the counter 2 postage prepaid 30 cents & year, Sti six months, So. ed at the Post Office at Washington, D.C.,as class mail matter. Tux Weexty Sta—poblished on Friday—$1 = Year, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cente. Che ening Star. 88- All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; bo paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Vor. G8—Na 10,269. WASHINGTON, D.C., WEDNESDAY. MARCH 31, 1886. TWO CENTS. __ AMUSEMENTS. (A EBaven's Rann ore: EVERY NIG! 4a" Matinee THE FAMOUS QUE! THIS WEEK. ‘THOMPSON 60 ARTISTS, Gorgeous coattattett oF Richar S Newcomne and James G. Swrrm, Re- ix Female Loveliness, Charming Muste, Beautiful Scenery, “OXYGEN.” Eueh “aleium Fifeets, No Increase in Price: Next Week: NEW §ationat Tir SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY ERN.—On and after this date W: corner Ist st. and Indiana ave., ar wholesale agents for Washburne, Cros! In fact, they have control of their entire =. urday. “GR perlative. .N OF BURLESQUE, product for the District of Columbia, Miles and Rarton’s Superlative is"a beautifal Minnesota r OU BURLESQUE CO, Will Jastiy’ recommend. itselfto. ev — ages yao = Kegper that wishes suow white bread, rollsand siseuits iesota Patent Flour, (> SHBOIER GUARDS WILT MEET AT ‘941 Rhode Island ave. nw. THIS (TUES. DAY) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. li. M. KNIGHT, President. “KJ. BEALL, Secretary. it (> BRICKLA VERS. THE FINANCIAT, ‘Secretary will issue Working Cards tor next juarter at their hall, on WEDNESDAY and THURS: DAY, March 31and April 1, from 3 o'clock until 10 @’clock p. m. mh31-2t* IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Celvers, ve. THe BaNKEns AND MEnCHANTS HELE Pl71, Equity Docker 34, ‘The petition of the said Receivers Tor the dissolution Bary me of injunction, discharge of Iecelvers and taxation of Brilliant Marches, commissions, counsel fees and costs, and the accounts ri ing Dances, a therewith, hav Se cnacen me for €xaintnation and report, notice ts hereby given that An Augwmented Urehestra Shall procecd with the sald reference on SATURDAY, the WEED Dav Or apie FIG oie i ET: BL. at my office. in the United States Court ‘Iouse, KATE CASTLETON in Crazy Patch, m31_| Washington, D:C. at which time aud placeall pasties interested may be heard. 25 thsi wt GRAPH COMPANY, been referred to me for 1586, at 10 o'clock a JAS. G. PAYN. MISS MINNIE EWAN'S LAST AP- ‘pearance before sailing for Europe, April ‘7th, will be at the Bischoff Concert, Friday evening, vongregational church. mh31-3t (=, 29, THE, PUBIC — NOTICE 1S, o5 ereby given that on and after April 4th all Harber Shops will be closed on Sundays and at Spm. on week days, except Saturday. By order of the Commissioners'and Barbers’ Assembly 4032 K. of L. mi31-4t® L. E. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Washington News and Gossip. THE SUPPLEMENT oF THE EVENING STAR to-day contains Mr. Herbert's bill for reorgani- zation of the Navy department, the House of Mercy, the career of General Manager Pow- derly (as sketched by himself), Mr. Blaine’s plans for 1888, career of “The Dutchess,” as given by Pinkerton, telegrams, etc. The adver- tisements are classified as follows: Auction Sales, Books, Educational, Ladies’ Goods, Family Supplies, House-furnishings, Pianos and Organs, Specialties, Wood and Coal, Attorneys, The Trades, Financial, Dentistry, Professional, Medical, Undertakers, Potomac River Boats, Steamers, Iallroads. Gi MEM TUTIONAL GUARDS, D.C. volunteers, now in th ihe Riggs’ House, on THURS- Sharp | mb31-20 EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK Apisoasear mates cs, SHOOK & COLLIER'S: ran Fire Insurance Compan; st, n.w., on MON of electing nine Di will be opened at 12 m. and mh15-cotd => A FEARFUL WARNING! Dr. WM. B. HAMMOND. of New York, the cele- brated specialist, says that “in years this nation will be perfectly baldheaded"” id be a terrible calamit be realized without doubt), were it not for MES. DR.SEMMES' Electric Halr esto use of it, and it alone, can such a terrible fate be ion averted! ‘swering unto cloud,” rer nion Square Cheater Compan; im 6 acts and pi and Man,” entit ‘As the re: Of ced NEX SPECIAL NOTICE.—THERE WILL BE meeting of the stockholders of the Corco- at thelr office, 1001 F 1886, for the ‘put rectors for the ensiing year. Nb Secretary, to contemplate (and one particulars consult MRS. DR. SEMMES, 1222 city, and 176 Sth ave., New York. ‘Thatcher, Primrose instrety —_m31 Hs Bow tiraren ‘Thursday and Friday Matinees at 2:30, the public. ‘That Whirlwind of Laughter, 1m 4 acts, entitled mhagiat OUR BACHELORS, r = Introducing the three Great Specialty Artists, —_ | (KOSE™ JOUN FOX, sirish. Songs and Say ROSEBUD, Nong and I EDWARD TALBOT, | Tonit, and’ a nat from Pastor» Tes ‘York, in his great crea” | MILHUT: Hon, SILENCE AN Ft Sai Adinission—Matinees (Holid: Ghitaren, naif p Next Week—The Greatest Co lic. ‘The ¢ the Only JOHN mairthiul of I iuepresentative Uncle Tort, 25.cents c: 4s, has lutely Invented the most Powerful Magic Lantern Lens now in use. Itis much stronger than any & hundred tines larger LaPour will give public test to. show the power of his erful invention on THURSDAY, April Ist. at ‘o'clock p. m., on west side of dwellinz No. 1000 nsylvania outhwest corner 10:h street. will be exhibited will be the interior of the Grand Opera House of Paris, St. Heter's Cathedral at Romeand many other intereiting ws. AR CAMP” streets northwest, on MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HOW- Spring course will commence MONDAY, April ‘Thursday, Friday and Satorday Evenings at 8, 5th, at 6 p.m. This course of lectures are dpen to ., B. 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All Souls’ | 1 looks April 2d, S o'clock. | cooking wilt ‘Tickets for sale at all book stores Put oj erved 5 o nts | 3, am ettgerved Seats at Brentano's, Twenty-five, cents | Sand f he hasnt it 1 FRIDAY EVENL. Admission, 25 cents, 7 LITERARY MENT TESTIMONIAL TO DR N. WHITE. TUESDAY EVENING, April 6, ASAG. at Kithes Hall, G street. The following well” Known talent vill take part: Miss Kat E. Domer and Messrs Whipple, Youn; Ganly, Mandsiey White. Tic ITZ SCHOOL OF LAN 723 Lith Street S Free Lecture in vAGES, _— ribwest. Alexandre Dumas, Pere.” HS GR, SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, Ry Request, JOHN L. STODVARD ‘Will give his Famous and Thrilling Lecture on the ‘J. GERMUILLER, Architect. No. 513 SEVENTH STREET N. W. _ FINE DWE - E, 507 1TH ST. N. We sets made to order. A perfect fit guarai feed. Also, @ full line of Shoulder Braces, Walsts, French Corsets, and Bustles, for Europe, April 7th. Reserved seats at Ellis € Co.'s. | 7 onl mb31-3 Look our FLOODED WITH IT. it is in your kitchen. 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THOSE USING OUR MACHINES ARI (See patty cattined tat atlsciog dom Sortie be tampered wid or ine Sane stanegrigt™SY- ADH 9 82 | Sent hema Ung cn 5e 5 tiers, anit who are Tt ee incompetent, exacting enormous charges and render- AMS Tckem | oe pearance ae a eee D OPERA HOUSE IWOrk done atour otlce where sone tae abil woe pas then are’ employed and only, wenuine putts toed SPECIAL STODDARD LECTURES Orders hy posse ai i persons repre senting ved by us as receive immed It & WILSON MPG CY, ON, Pharmacist, ‘2dst. and Penn. ave., Capitol Hill. Prescriptions a specialty. PASSION PLAY aT OBERAMMERGAU, | (SS> ‘With Characteristic and Favely reproducing t que Iilustrations, accu- Fepertoire, hasbeen attended in the large cities of the coux sssion, ‘Thors undreds of thousands URE BY SIMON NEWCOMB. IN 4 aid of the Free Night Schools, Subject Pructical Setialisen and the Labor Question, ASSORTMENT OF GAS es. No charge for Hanging. Fine line of Brass Feuders and’ Andirons. Al ues of the play and Fancy Goods. £. F. BROOKS, ‘the portraits of the actors, mis This lecture, the most popalar in Mr. Stoddara’s | [[=—=> IST, 426 7th st. sw. ‘The ‘most complete Drug establishment in South Washington. Our prices are exceedingly low. S.M. CATE, M.D, 916 McPHERSON SS square, Washington, "D. ttention to diseases of the nervous s jatures and Potts’ disease. mhsost | oe, , gives special vystem, spinal cur- ‘Velephoue’ call, 445. FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1886, All Souls’ Church, 14th and L streets, 5 aud Sve. For sale at Hreatano's, Pa. Lith stand Metzerott's, 903 Pa, a BP SCHeee CONE Tf TETH AND Last OF yugregational Chureh, FRIDAY 2% ‘Unusual Program. Admis- ved seats at Ellis & Co.'s without mb30-e MARBLE SALOON, Wit reopen for the season, APRIL 1, 1886. NEW ORLEANS, PASSAIC AND GUITENBERG RACES. Books now open oa Sulmrban Handicap. mh30-2t¢ ME MUSEUM. Pa ave. ER SHOW Titi ry Afternoon and NEEDH MONS1 PECIALTY €0., the World. ing th DERVILLE FA Largest assort- ment of Bicycles an cycles in United States. Ladis Tur Pascesca Or Tur Barn OF MANASSA S, OR SECOND BULL RUN. CORNER 15TH ST. AND OHIO AVE, Two Blocks South of Penusyivania Avenue, | Hai au ‘The Most Kealistic Battle Sceue Ever Produced, — POLICY No. 44,193, AMOUNT $10,000; ANNUAL PREMIUM, $324.70. POLICY ISSUED JUNE, 1869, AT AGE 41. term June 8, 1854, the Policy-bolder had the privilege to settle for cash, OF to WILLARD'S HALL, Teceive a free paid-up policy, viz: ADMISSION, 50 CexTs CuILpREN Uspen 12 Years, 25 Cesta, FP uik scorr ART GALL {4-2in___Can be rented ‘cass Entertainments, NEW PUBLICATIONS. miodt | AS YOU READ ON You say, Nor, LIKE LIFE,” BUT “THIS IS LIFE.” ANNA KARENINA, COUNT LEO TOLSTor. ‘Translated from the Russian by NATHAN HASK! Royal 12mo., 750 pages, $1.7! THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO., 13 Astor Place, New York. “We, tlone are nonin double the geiceof admiston. | Josrex Bows HH. A. Haz. THE EQUITABL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. $96,011,378.00 Outstai ‘Total pat Poliey-holders in i805.” rssince organization Income... Surplus 4% over Liabilities, on evi er than that of any ndard of valua- Life Assurance “Assurance written by the Society during the twenty- six years and a half of its history. 8105,000,000 10% iy other company hus written during the same Non-Forfeiting Tontine (or _sem!-Tontine) licy devised and introduced by the Equitable, eom- ines the material advantages of isthe most liberal and prolitable form of policy ex- OPEN DAILY Fuw9auroll ru | all other forms, and At the end of ‘Tont ach value of potiey. EXCURSIONS, er eer Net profit... Cores excursions ‘Fo EUROPE AND CALIFORNIA For the Spring and Summer of 1886. Send tor Pro- for INDIVIDUAL TEAVEL- Bags te and tm all parte of the Work sips aioe g TICKETS by ail nes of Steamers EXCUMSIONIS?. with ‘mapa, published motiqgs COOK © SUN. Loi oad mbh24-wés-l2w siicnissbas polieles. LATEST PARISIAN MODES IX HAIR Goops, MLLE M. J. PRANDI, 1309 F Srexsr. OPHELIA BANGS, ENGLISH BASKET pLaits, LOUIS XV BANGS, EVENING COIFSUKES. Bair Dremed and itangs Shingled. wh4-1me Policy-holler could receive a pald-up policy for Kecapitulation.—This Policy-holder was insured for fifteen” years for M more thaw he paid 1 obtain & free pat his death, upon which Y required. Other “mistured policies show the same 5 10, 16 oF 20 years. surance, free from burdens ans, S100. and received “9 Su in leu thereof he for $10,260. pay- more payments are simple contract of as- ie and technical condi ate ENCONTESTABLE aiter three years All upon the receipt of satistactory ee L A shcTTEDEA TEL apies, Avrrentiox sine Fat Policies of every ind fssued. Estimates furnished and correspondence sollelted. Bowes & Ha, Managers for District of Columbia and Marylazid, 1326 F street, _RANSOM WHITE, Cashier. (PRE ceuiuvo TRUss, ‘That never breaks, sud can be worn while talons ever wears out, alwaysclean, ‘CHAS. FISHERS, | S HLISILER devotes er attention to the wanisof (Ks ANNUAL MEETING OF TIT SSE stockholders oF the INLAND AND GEE BOARD COASTING COMPANY of the Distriet of Columbia. for the election of nine directors wl be held at the National Metropolitan Bankon WEDNES DAY. April 13,1 Fe open OR TEE NORMENT. SAMUEL NORMENT, Act g Presd’t, ALFRED WOOD, Sec'y and Trea & m1, ap3.7,10613 [= FOR THE BENERTr oF wry custom ‘ers, until further notice, Twill Keep open tile : W. IT RICH, 717 Maricet Space. 1405 New York ave, Practice limited to diseases of the Throat, Ear, Neck and Nose. Oilice hours. pm. VING MEMBERS OF THE ympanies Who were mustered into the United States service in April, 1581, will hold-an adjourned meeting at the Riggs House, on THURS- DAY EV . April Ist, at 8 p. mand a full rep- resentation Is requesied, that every organization may depresent. GEO. WAGNER, Chairman pro tem. sure IMPORTANT NOTICE! respectfully inform the public that we 3 continue the Carriage business at the old stand of Robert I. Graham, on Sth st., in connection with our business at corner of 14th and D sts. nw. We prom- ise to continue to give out first-class work at’ both Places as heretotore. ‘Fry us, We will please you. “iw WM. WALTERS’ SONS, MMOTH | ESTABLIS ps til 7 o'clock until far- ther notice. Every one, stranger or reside! ci ould not fail to visit this Mammoth th, Sth and D sts, mhi MSM will be ope question of ga: cost, é&c., should call at 1300 Pei Vania ave., to'see t light with the least expense. s> GRAND LODGE, FA. Faempieiicror Coruna! munication of the GRAND LODGE, F. A. A. M the District of Columba, will he held at Masonic Tei mn WEDNESDAY, MARCH THIRTY-FIRS: atSEVEN O'CLOCK P’ By order of M. W. Ce er Vetctana Care teat Ton, Infantry Battalion, meet at the Armory of the Washington Light infantty corps THURSDAY AL quested to be present. Members of Co. D and FE are cordially invited to b re t. Col LEMUEL TOWERS, Pres't. FRA. RS, See'y. mh30-3t* ATION (55> THE NATIONAL MUTUAL TIPE ASSO. ‘ciation pre cuve plan of Lite Insurance wh me popular. This Association was reorg: Feh 4th, and has issued a number of polic system Is’ upon the mautual asvessinent plan. tins giving iusurance at ac tal cost, less a small per centage for expenses and reserve. ‘Its confidently expected that but four assessments: will be necessary for one year—policy-holders can pa} five In advance and secure @ year's insurance, | Ad- 7 for $2,000, and $10 for hls Association pars its losses promptly and In fall. One thousand dollars due April 7th has already been paid to Mrs. Mary Rupertus, No. 1418 Pst. and. Snother same amount, not due ‘until_Jane 15th Mrs. Jeannette Lauted, of Account of desth of Her Lauten in Chicazo’ on February 25th, ‘The latter has been paid before assessment has been made. No new micubers. will be assessed until sixty days after admission. Only best risks taken. For further Information address JOUN E, BEALL, Secretary: or, FRANK J. TIBBETTS, Manager, mh29-3t No. 1420 F st, ‘A JOB LOT OF IMPORTED TOOTH BRUS At 22c,, regular price 40c. EVERY BRUSH GUARANTEED. MERTZS PHARMACY, _m25-6¢ 8. E. Cor. 11th and F streets n.w. (Re Gtiforsia onan Just rece! JOHN HMA 1417 N TES, by RUDER, AN ‘If you want a good table d'hote dinner call at BROCHE'S new place, 821 14th st, near Frankil are.” Breakfast, 65c.: Lunch, 25¢; Dinner, 75 20 Meal Tickets, S10. Satisfaction or no chi tablished 1876. First-class in every respect THE SWEDISH HEALTH INS movements and Massages—Prof, NISSEN, 903 16th st, Ladies and gentlemen assistants. Patients treated at their resi desired, wh2b-6m, ITUTE (K> For THE NEXT THIRTY Days. ‘Having decided to close out my Branch Yard, I will offer you from 100 to 200,000 feet Georgin Dimension, 100 to 100,000 feet Georgia Flooring, 100 to 300,000 feet Virginia Joists, 100 to 100,000 feet Virginia Boards, 100to 75,000 feet Virginia Flooring, 25,000 feet kiln-dried Flooring, 100 to 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 30,600 fect Walnut, 1000 25,000 feet Asi 125,000 W. isles, 50,000 Cypress Shingles, Spruce Laths, White Pine Pickets, and a large, dry stock of Mahogany, Quar. Oak, Cherry, ete., at much less than market prices, and on large orders a special discount, Asking for your favors and a personal call, I will make itan object for youto place your orders with me, WM. R. McLEAN, mb2¢ 13th and B streets northwest, (Ea QATONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, SB | (iedical Department of Columbian Univer: sity), 1825 Hi gtreet.—The spring course of lectures will besgin ¥ AY, April Ist, at For particulars address the’ Dean's ofl (er oF 939 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ‘Ata spectal meeting of the Board of Directors, held thisd rlerly dividend of ONE: DOLLATAND the compan’? pare : 3 book wail be closed ING Co. Secretary, DCH, Treasurer, ‘Beware of any imitation of the word CERES, which ts the name of the celebrated MINNESOTA PATENT PROCESS FLOUR Like everything e that has gained renown, some person oF persons ai trying to take advantage of the reputation it has gained by imitating the Name and ‘Brand, and attempting thereby to palin offan Inferior article for the genuine. ‘Thereiore,be sure and see to it that either sucks or barrels rewd “CERES,” old medals attached. ‘None genuine without the two yold medals, WM. M. GALT & CO, mhé-4w Wholesale Flour and Grain Deale (a REE (DENTAL INFIRMARY, NA- SS tional “University. 1004 1s st. D, Wy open daily from 2 Pam. Extracting free. Filling at cost of material. "Teeth inserted with or without Plates. Gus, ether and chloroform administered. by competent and experienced operators, mahg-lm. g=> PARTIES CONTEMPLATING BUILD- ING, ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS of any description, and desiring the services of rell- able Builder, are invited to send their address or call in person at 318 Sth stn. w. Estimates made, good work and fair dealug guaranteed. Telephone 7723 m&-Im* GEO, W. CORBETT, Builder, (Kg CORSON © MACARTNEY, ‘Bankers, Glover Building, 1419 Fs Deposits, Loans, Exchange, Collections, Dealers in Government, District Bonds and all Local ‘Securi Stocks and Bonds listed on the Stock Exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore Bought and Sold, Orders in American Bell telephone Stock executed by wire direct from our officeto Boston, Constant quotations of this stock received. 5026 GovERNMENT ReEce1pts.— Internal revenue, $296,923; customs, $750,848. INTEREST CHECKS MAILED.—The United States treasurer to-day mailed 42,264 check: aggregating $6,083,252 In payment of the { terest due April Ist on registered four per cent consuls of 1907. INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTIONS. — The collectors of internal revenue for the first elght months of the fiscal year ending June 80, 1886, gmount to $75,158,200, an Increase of $2,416,- 388 over the recelpts for the corresponding Period of the last fiscal year. ‘The principal items of increase were $697,334 from spirits, $1,171,949 trom tobacco and $692,644 from. fermented liquors. The only decrease was $45,538 on miscellaneous Items. The receipts forFebruary were $881,236 in excess of the Teceipts forthe same month of the preceding year. NAVAL OrpERs.—Chief Engineer G. M. L, Mac- carty ordered to duty at the navy yard, Ports- mouth, N.H. Assistant Engineer A. W. Stahl ordered to continue on present duty til July 1st, '87. Pay Inspector J. H. Stevenson granted one year's leave to go abroad. Lieut. R. M, Berry detached from the St, Mary's and placed on waiting orders. Lieut. W. L. Field detached from the branch hydrographic office at New York and ordered to tho St. Mary’s as execu- tive. Lieut, M. F. Wright from the Alliance and ordered to the Tennessee. Lieut. C. B. T, Moore, detached from the Boston navy vard and ordered to the coastsurvey. Lieut. Chas, F, Pond, from the Mare Island navy yard and ordered’to the coast survey steamer Hassler, Ensign Thos. M. Brumby, ordered to examina- tion for promotion, Ensign Jas, C. Drake, detached irom the Franklin and ordered to thé coust survey. he leave of Capt. Thos, J Gregg, 2d cavalry, is extended six months, on ccount of sickness, Second Lieut. Philip P. 1, 9th cavalry, ordered to duty at Jeff son barracks, Mo. ‘The leave of Major Geo. K. Brady, 23d infantry, is extended ten days. ‘THe WoMAN’S ANTHROPOLOGICAL SocrEty. This society held its first annual reception last evening, and the fine parlors at 1913 N street were filled with the members and their guests, In spite of the pouring rain. A large number of distinguished scientists were present and expressed themselves.as highly gratified. Mrs. James Stevenson, the president of the society, read a paper on the “Myths of the Zunis, and Zuni child-life,” which was greatly enjoyed. After the regular proceedings of the society had closed, the guests were invited to. ake of refreshments—provided by the lady members—and it was not until a late hourthat the entertainment finally terminated, with everybody pleased. RestcNev.—Dr. R. B. Detrick, a chief of di- xision In the office of the fifth auditor of the Treasury, has resigned. He was for many years one of our esteemed ‘citizens, having been connected with the school board, but now re- sides at Knowles, Maryland. AMONG THE PRESIDENT'S CALLERS to-day were Senators Voorhees, McPherson, Walthall, George, Cockrell and Ransom, Representatives Payson, Stone (Ky.), Janus, Collins, Cannon, with W.K. Sullivan, of the Chicago Evening Journal; Hanback, with Col. Burke, Capt.Bake, and Dr, A.J.Haines and Findlay; Thos,B.Odell, X. W. Day and Jas. W. Kay, a ‘committee of the executive committee of theG. A. R. Vet- eran Rights upton; Rollin M. Squire, Geo G. Hooper, of Baltimore, Md.; Mayor K. L.Fulton, of Galveston, Md.; O. A. Lochirane, of Georgia; Max Papper, president of the Iroquois club, of San Francisco; 8. F. Tappan, of Nebrask: Garvin, of Washington: R. E, Breed,of ton, and M, M. Hann, of Iowa. PERSONAL.—Mr. 0. F. Presbrey and wife ar- rived home last night, much Improved in health, after an extended trip in Florida and Cuba— Mr. George W. Youmans, of Delaware county, New York, is visiting his uncle, Chief Clerk Youmans of the Treasury.—G. 'W. Goodrich, of Texas, Charles P. Benson, of Charlottsville, Va., and Alex. R. Boteler and T. W. Boteler, of Norfolk, are ai the Metropolitan.—John Has- tings, of Pennsylvania, and E. W. Weeks, of Jowa, are at the National.—There 1g said to have been a marked improvement in the condi- tion, of ex-President Arthur during the past week. He is not yet able to leave his house.— Col. John Arkins, of the Rocky Mountain News, Denver, 1s in the elty.—Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stowell, of Ithica, N. ¥., are at the Arlington. —A4J. F, Walton of Alex. Bay, N. Y., John Nor- wood and wife of Patterson, N:J., Otis A. R. Wood, of New Hampshire, J. D, Whitmore and family ot Denver, D. J. MeMillan of Montana, William L. “Newell of New Jersey, W. G,. Davis and son of Louisville, E. Stephen- son, H. J. Juckson and A. Brentano, jr., of New York, P. C. Haley of Joliet, M. E. Bannon of Joliet, J: P: Morgan of New York, and F. W. Burnett/of Springfield, Ti, are at Willard’s — Gen, V. D. Groner and wife, of Virginia, Hon, Jos. W. Kay, ot Brooklyn, and Dr. E. 8. Peck, ot New York, are at the Ebbitt.—A, R. Mat thews, of Milwaukee, Jno. H. Miller and John Coop ‘w York, Gen. Francis A. Walker, of Boston, Benj. F.’ ‘Thurston and “Benj, F. Thurston, jr. of Providence, Hon, Joseph E- McDonald aud wife, of Indiana, J. B. Hath- away, of Fall River, are at the Riggs. SAYINGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY. Mr. and Mrs. John R. McLean have gone to Cincinnati. Mrs. Rush Huldekoper. ot Philadelphia, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Gen, Beale. n. and Mrs. Sheridan have returned from Fortress Monroe, the latter much improved by her sojourn in the sea air, A large company of society people assem- bled at the Gth street station this morning to see Count Leyden, of the German legation, off. He sails for Surope on Saturday. Mr, Charles Garrison, the new secretaryof the French legation, arrived yesterday, and has apartments in Diplomatic Row, on Connecticut avenue, Count Sala, who has been absent two months, will return for a season on Monday, to the great delight of his many friends here, Minister Roustan will sail for France about May 1st. He declines the Russian mission, and will probably return to this country. Minister de Strouve is expected here soon. Madame will probably not arrive before July. Mrs. Warner Miller will not be at home to- morrow, but next week will receive on Thurs- day after four o'clock, Mrs, Marshall O. Roberts, who has spent the winter most delightfully in Col. Richard Hop- kins’ house on Dapont Circle, returns to New York on Thursday morning. She sails for Liverpool the last of April aud will spend the summer in London, where she has taken a house for four months. ‘This Will be her first season in the British capital. Miss Susanna Bancroft, granddaughter of the Hon. Geo. Bancroft, is at home to her friends on Mondays. ‘The ladies of the Garfleld Hospital Aid give a calico ball at the Chinese legation on Easter Monday. Should the present minister be suc- ceeded before that date the ball will be given as announced, as arrangements nave been made with the newly appointed minister for the en- tertainment. Expressions of regret are general over the withdrawal of the Mi-Careme ball, Other pos- sible hostesses gave way to the charity enter- tainment, and now it is too late for any one to fillthe breach made by its abandonment, It was the custom for many years to give & mld lent ball at the British legation, Some of the long-time residents recall the festivities given in honor of Dom Pedro, of Brazil, the grandfather of the approaching Brazilian prince. Laay Thornton gave him # ball at the British legation, and Mrs. Laughton gave a water party to Mount Vernon. The question now is what will be be done to enter- tain the youthful prince. Prof, Marwig, of New York, spent yesterday here instructing the classes in dancing, for the Kirmes, ‘The professor was, much gratified by the aptness of his pupils, and predicts that the Washington festival will bo one of the finest terpsicorean spectacles ever seen in this coun- try. There will be six dances. The professor intends to make a feature of the Indian figure, which he will elaborate as the national American dunce. ‘The Washington 1e8 pill sce the first representation of this national figure. ‘The rehearsal y lay Was in every way Satistactory. ‘The members of the classes turned out well, and the chairman and. of h class were promptly at the chairman ofthe is. rarner ‘Tyrolean o the Gypay, Mrs. Dr. ‘with Mrs, Guimpbelt and Romero andi Jepahese, Mrs. A. A: Birney; of the minuel, 14 all aa Myth Brn Coaby, ids, i baterinay pak im, Lament AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY, LABOR QUESTION IN THE HOUSE. Mr, O’Neill’s Arbitration Bill. that they would prevent any disastrous conse- quences until the termination of this issue. ‘The committee on labor was unanimously of passed fo invoke the pabile opin: now—to invoke tl ic opin fon of the country and to compel men in this case, as in all other cases, to appeal . and not to use brate force to invade human Telegrams to The Star. ENDING THE GREAT STRIKE District in Congress. INFORMATION WANTED OF THE DISTRICT COM- MISSIONERS, In the Senate to-day Mr. Van Wyck offered a resolution calling upon the District Commis- sioners to inform the Senate whether either of them Is a stockholder, director ‘any street railway national bank or the W n Gaslight company; or if not now, if er of them has been 80 ‘related to any’ of these corporations and when such relation- ship ceased, The resolution went over until to- THE KNIGHTS TO RESUME WORK ARMY BILL IN THE SENATE. CHIEF GERONIMO ESCAPES, Say Alleged Plots of Herr Most’s Followers ape, DISASTROUS FLOODS IN THE SOUTH. Mr. Logan Replies to Mr. Teller. ———. The Senate. A PETITION FOR A PENSION. Mr. Edmunds presented in the Senate the petition of Frank W. Fubbesing for a pension, and had the petition read. It recites long ser- vice in the late war, severe wounds received and consequent physical crippling; that by reason of having settled in Georgia after the war he had lost sight of all comrades who could support his claim for a pension, and that his Jawyers had withdrawn from his case because he could not pay their fees in urging his pension claim. It further recites that the petitioner has held a small position under the overnment in Atianta, but was discharged by he new administration, and grant him a pension in his helpless old age. Mr. Edmunds commended the petition to the careful consideration of the committee on pen- sions, This poor fellow, Mr. Edmunds said, had been appointed storekeeper or gauger, hé believed, under the internal reyenue system, at Atlanta, on the recommendation of the late Alexander H, Stephens, but the remorseless fate of politics had turned this led soldier out of the pu rr. Edmunds could not see how any consideration of politics could have led to such ‘The petition was referred to the committee on r or attorne: THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, In tho Senate to-day Mr. Ingalls presented the resolutions in relation to the public school question adopted ata recent meeting of eltizens, which was presided over by Judge Cartter. The resolutions have been published in THE STAR, PRIVATE BILLS, James B. Jones, of the District, claims, in a bill introduced by Representative Cole, $150 for work performed on government buildings Steamboat Accidents in Louisiana Waters. eS POWDERLY WILL BE OBEYED. Order the Knights itnot Immediately Martin Irons Will to Resume Werk, —Breaking the Blockade in Texas. Sr. Louis, March $1.—The announcement re- ceived here last night that Mr. Powderly had Alrected the executive committee of District Assembly, No. 101, to order the striking mem- bers of that organization to return to work was received by the Knights of Labor here with dis- satistaction. They have expressed that Mr. Powderly would ultimately bring about negotiations for a settlement of the difficulty, but they admit that they anticipated more complete recognition by the railroad au- thorities than seems to have satisfied Mr, Pow- ‘Chairman Irons was seen by a reporter last night and when asked if he considered the basis for a settlement of the strike a sufficient recognition of the Knights of Labor, said: es, it 1s a victory,” but almost immediately his utterance by adding, “to some A bill has been introduced. of $72 per month to Manuel who was a teamsterin the rtment during the rebellion, and became ind from injuries received in the line of this rays Congress to bbs, of this city, uartermaster’s de WAGES AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING Mr. Foran, from tho House committee on labor, yesterday submitted a bill as a substitute for all others on the subject of regulating and sations of employes in the office, The bill provides: inters, bookbinders, press- men and stereotypers employed in the govern- ment printing office, shall be $4 a day, upon the Congressional record, who are to be paid GO cents per 1,000ems for composition. The wages of all the other employes except those engaged duties tre increased at the same rate, which is about twenty per cent. JUDGE MERRICK CONFIRMED. ‘The Senate yesterday confirmed Judge W. M. Merrick as justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The judiciary committee opposed the confirmation, urging Mr. Merrick’s ages an objection to him. Messrs.Edmundsand Evarts stated this objection, and Mr, Hoar de- fended the nomination, 16 for confirmation, REPORT ON CLAIMS FOR TIMBER CUT DURING fixing the com) government pri that the wages of pi MR, LOGAN REPLIES TO MR. TELLER. At @ quarter to one o'clock the Senate re- sumed consideration of the bill to increase the efficiency of the army, Mr. Logan took the floor and replied to Mr. Tellet’s remarks of yes- terday. Mr. Logan took up alr. Teller’s remark rmit the public the army. Mr. inters employed When Mr. Irons was asked when he would issue his order to the knights to resume work and appoint his conference committee to wait upon Mr. Hoxie, he said: “I further developments before I I have not decided upon what action I shali take yet; I may wait until the arrivalot the executive board.” Another member of the committee was seen early this morning, and in reply to an_ing as to whether Mr. Irons would obey Mr. jons to order the m work, sald: “Yes, it is imperative and must be ‘The basis agreed upon for the appointment of an arbitration committee to adjust the differs ences existing between the Missouri Pacific em- ployes and their employers will affectonly indi- rectly the strike upon the other railways. a generally accepted fact, however, the strikes which have occurred since the inauguration of the Missouri Pacific strike were in su the latter, and when the latter is sett be settled. This, however, will not apply to the East St. Louis troubles, for it is understood that te grievances which must be n) would never to torget that he had served Logan said that had the remark come from a copperhead he would have understood 1 but coming from a republican, he woul derly’s instr say it was unworth; that Senator. opposite side of the chamber would’ “insinuate in such a low, mean, des Referring to Mr. Teller’s all presidentiai aspiration, Mr. ad any aspirations beyond to serve his con- stituents faithfully and honorably. He wasnot Logan added that he did not consider himseif a statesman, and that Mr, Teller was not a statesman simply because he had served in the cabinet. He denied having made any reference to Mr. Biaine, and said that those who are seeking to make trouble between himself and Blaine would fail. House of Representatives. On motion of Mr. Wait (Conn.) a bill was Passed appropriating $1,000 to defray the cost ofthe medal voted by Congress to John F, Slater, of Connecticut. ‘MR, O'NEILL'S ARBITRATION BILL. Mr. O'Neill QMfo.), from the committee on labor, reported a bill to provide for the speedy settlement of controversies and differences between common carriers engaged in inter- state and territorial transportation of property or passengers and their employes. ‘The ‘bill provides: ‘The vote stood 29 to lusion to his(! Mr. Dolph, from the committee on claims, has submitted to the Senate a report on the petition of William Fitch, a resident of the District ot Columbia, in relation to the claims of certain parties, also residents of the District, the army during the war. julian Barry,Georg rs, Joseph Trin 4n anybody's way for timber used ‘by Fitch 1s attorney-in. R. W. Marshall, James W. Sears, ble, William Trimble, George W. Talbartt, and John P. Waring (all deceased), and_John Hof man Smith. The Barry claim’ for $31,250, the Marshall claim for $31,160, the Talbartt claim » tne Waring claim for $12,510, and the Smith’claim for $24,248, have all been considered by the quartermaster’s departinent and rejected. It appears trom the report that some Of the timber alleged to have been cut was used for fortifications, and some for fuel for troops. Some ot it was paid for, and the report states that the “claims were grossly exagger- rated,” and sustains the quartermaster gener al’s department in rejecting the claims, Capitol Topics. E OF EXECUTIVE SECRETS was a matter of serious discussion by the Sen- ate in executive session yesterday. It was pror posed to hold an investigation to ascertain how these secrets get into the newspapers, OBJECTING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CARROLLTON MASSACRE. Mr. Randall yesterday asked unanimous con- sent to take upa resolution for an investiga- tion of the Carrollton massacre,but Mr. Reagan again interposed an objection. STENOGRAPHERS APPOINTED, Speaker Carlisle yesterday appointea George C. Lafferty, of Virginia, and A. C. Welsh, of Tennessee, to be official stenographers to the House committees, IN FAVOR OF INCREASED PENSIONS. The House committee on invalid pensions yesterday instructed Representative Conger to report favorably a bill to increase the pensions for loss of alimb below the elbow or knee to $30 per month, above the elbow or knee to $36, and atthe shoulder or hip joint to $45 per they have sey arbitrated independently. Perfect order prevails in the Missouri Pacific No crowds of strikers we, as yet, congregated in that vicinity, and ‘that any trouble will attend of freight traffic whenever the be made. There has been no movement of freight this morning, every one awaiting before acting, to see what course Mar- ursue. The different depots of ifle ‘railroads are wide open, however, and freight of all kinds is being re= ceived in large amounts, in anticipation of a speedy resumption of the regular freight traflic is this morning. itis hot expected the resumin; for $29,359.2: attempt sha) tin Irons shail the Missouri ‘THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN SESSION. Mr. Irons, chairman of the executive com- mittee of district assemby 101, received the message from New York at an ¢arly hour this morning, but he declined to talk about the sit- The members of the executive committee of district assembly No. 101, Knights of Labor, met in executive session 30 o'clock this the consideration of ing an order to the members of their assem- bly to return to work, The unanimous opinion is that Mr. Powderly’s order must be obeyed, but the committee is divided as to the time when the order shall be issued. Some consider the best plan to be to order the men to resume work immediately, while others are iu favor of neral executive board shall “That whenever differ- ences or controversies arise between common carriers engaged in the transportation of prop- erty or passengers, whether suid common. car- riers be private persons or corporations, tween two or more states of the or within the District of Columbia, and the common carriers, which differ- ences or controversies may hinder, injure, impede, obstruct, interrupt or affect such trans: portation of property or passengers, or when such employes, or any of them, allege that he or they have been treated unjustly or oppres- sively, elther as to wages, hours of labor or otherwise by such common carrier, if, upon the written proposition of either troversy to submit thelr differences to arbitra- ty shall accept the proposi- uch event, the common car- hereby authorized to ‘select and appoint one person and such employe, or employes, as the case may be, to select and appoint another person, and the wo persons thus selected and appointed to select a third person, all three of whom shall be citizens of the United States, lial and disinterested in re- spect to such differences or controversies, and three persons thus selected and appointed ull be, and they are hereby, created and con- stituted a board ofarbitration, with the duties, powers and privil Section 2. That the board of arbitration, vided for in the first section of this act, I possess all the powers and authority in respect to administering oaths, subpa-naing witnesses ling their attendance, preserving order during the sittings of the board, ing tor contempt and requiring the pi nd writings and all other in thelr nature applicable, now pos- belonging to Unite sioners appointed by the Circuit Court of the United States; und said board of arbitration may appoint a clerk and employ a stenogra- und prescribe all reasonuble rules and gulations, not Inconsistent with the and purposes iS ‘act looking to the speedy advancement of the differences and controver- sies submitted to them to a conclusion and de- Each of said arbitrators shall take an oath to honestly, fairly and faith- fully perform his is ‘not. personally interested in the sub- matter in controversy, which oath may be ad- ainistered by any state or territorial officer authorized to administer oaths. son so selected and up| be the president of said finding, conclusion or award th: ity of such arbitrators shall foree and effect us if all three of such arbitra- tors concurred therein or united in making the Section 3, That it shall be the duty of said board of arbitration, immediately upon their selectiol, to organize at the nearest practicable point to he place of the origin ot the diflcuity Orecontroversy, and to hear and determine the matters of diiference, which may be submitted tothem in writing by all the parties, giving them full opportunity to be heard on oath, in person and by witnesses, and also granting them the right to be represented by counsel; and after concluding its investigation said board shall publicly announce its award,which, of fact upon which itis based, to writing and signed by thé therein, and, together nin thé case, shall be fled with the commissioner of labor of the United States, who shall make such award public as soon as the same shall have been re- ceived by him, Section 4. That st shall be the right of any es engaged in the controversy to ap- yy designation in writing, one or more persons to act for them in the selection of an urbitrator to represent them upon the board of Section 5, That each member of said tribunal of arbitration and the clerk, stenographer and witnesses attendii tled to receive like THE DISCLOst inited States ‘Lightstone hall, at and immediately the question of is- party to the con- Uon, the other ton, then, and waiting until the arrive from New THE SITUATION IN EAST ST. LOUIS. East Sr. Louis, March 31, 10 a. m.—The situation in this city this morning Is one of quiet, The crowds - congreg: t and in the railroad yards are smaller than at any time since the strike was fo attempt has been made by any of the roads to run out freight trains, therefore no disturbances buve red. Adjutant General Vance is stationed at th epot, where he will witness the efforts later to start out a train, and will be yy the results which ciding whether or not it shall be necessary to call out the militia, THE MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT TRAINS IN TEXAS, Waco, TEXAS, March 31.—The situation in the great strike at this point remains un- changed so far as the Knights of Labor are con- The knights are awaiting t ly-Gould conference belore apply- ing tor reinstatement. The freight blockade at Alvarado was broken being moved north from that point under guard of a southbound ated uround the and wholly tm inaugurated. COMMODORE TRUXTUN, The Senate having failed to confirm the nomi- nation of Commodore Wm. T. Truxtun to be real admiral, and he having been placed on the retired list on the 11th instant, the nomination nying papers have been re- follow in de- ‘and the accom; turned to the AMR. TRENHOLM’S NOMINATION, The Senate committee on finance held an ex- ecutive session yesterday. that the nomination of Civil Service Commis- stoner Trenholm to be controll was discussed and a proposition was made, but defeated, to send it toa sub-committee, Secretary of the Treasury has been called upon for information in the ease. States commis- atin ates yesterday, two trains ler of the currency out all right, The first northbound ireight train from this point left yesterday for points beyond Fort Worth. ‘Sev sugar from Rio Grande poiuts tor the city of Mex- ico had their government seals broken during the tie up, but so far ax is ki ral ears with bonded termination. The Knights of Labor in Ohio, Indiana, Kan- sas, Illinois and Maine, through their Senators, have entered protests against the passage of the duties, and wn, their contents strikers broke the seals. ‘The ists that the strike is virtually alan end, but a couple of days may elapse before the strikers apply for reinstatement, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD GOING WEST. New York, March and Hayes, of the general executive board of the Knights of Labor, on account of will not leave New York aiternoon by way of the Pennsylvania railroad. They will stop off at Philadelphia until 8:50 o'clock this evening, when they will take the fast express for St During the conference between the represen- tatives of the Knights of Labor and the ri Pacific railway officials yesterday, Mr. Pow- derly repudiated the remark attributed to him, that “Gould recognized me. meas ‘Grand Master Wo Mr. Powderly also said that if the olficials of the road would furnish him the names of the men who destroyed the pro ny they would be expelle nights of Labor, a THE DELUGE IN THE SOUTH. Ralfiroad Trains Abandoned in Tennes- see—The James River Booming. CHaTraxooGa, TENN., March 31.—Heavy rains prevailed throughout east Tennessee lust night, and the waters are still rising. re has been done here except suspension of all traffic on railroads, not a train having left the city or come in since Monday. THE JAMES RIVER VERY HIGH, Lyxcununa, V n rains of the last four days have caused a great rise in the James river at this point. The water is 16 feet above low water mark, and is rising at the rate of one foot per hour. Lexington, Va., reports that the North river is eight fect higher than ever known, and is stiil rising. Rain is still falling, A disastrous flood is teare< DAMAGES IN MISSISSIPPI, New ORLEANS, March 31.—A special to the ‘Democrat trom” Meridian, M rains have done Mr, Platt addressed the Senate yesterday on the Washington Territory bill, which he charac- terized as au enabling aci. ‘Mr. Voorhees introdui ‘The third per- inted as aforesaid shall , and any order, ade by a major beot the same a a bill in the Senate yesterday for the adinission of the Territory of fontana in place of the bill originally intro- ——__+e+_____ Tariff Legislation. MR, HEWITT’S CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION BILL LIKELY TO BE REPORTED FROM THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. The House ways and means committee is still considering the Hewitt customs adminis- tration bill, This will be the tariff bill the com- mittee will endeavor to put through the House, The tariff part of the bill hag been practically completed, and when the administration bill is finished it will be tacked on and the bill will be ready to report to the Hou: tion bill occupies some twe consists largely of definitions icers are to be guided in. the collec Itis very intricate tothe com- rehension of one not familiar with the work- ings of the customs service. The tariff feature of the bill will consist of a very short free list. This will be constructed in accordance with Mr. Hewitt’s idea of free raw material, with the probable exception of iron ore. Wool will rineipal article on the free list; then Will follow lumber and salt and certain drugs and dyes used by manutacturers. In making up this list the committee the purpose of making the sible in the House without sacrificing rinciples. They expect to have in a short time how, and hope ‘The Morrison bill as introduced in the House will not come out of the committee. eee Secretary Manning the Same. WIS CONDITION PRACTICALLY UNCHANGED SINCE YESTERDAY. At 11 o'clock this morning Dr. Lincoln said there was nochange in Secretary Manning's condition, except perhaps he was a little more restless early this morning than usual, “That was easily made right,” sald the doctor, “and he is now resting comfortably. His condition 4s practically the same as yesterday ‘The Secretary's speech, while®t.times some- what husky, is sald to be ordinarily quite clear id “Yesterday,” said a member of the Secretary told me the whole story Of his attack, to the minutest details, and only rested for a'very few minutes durin; cital, He said that the first sensation upon him was dizziness, when he fell to the ‘ual if not complete con- sciousness tarough it all, and commanded that jan be summoned. That ‘the speaker 31. — Messrs. unavoidable de! until 1 o'clock th He addressed. Workman,’ ” with the findin; shall be reduce arbitrators concurrinj with the testimony tal ‘of the com- m the order of ‘The administra- tion of duties, been guided by before ‘them sh: fees OF compensation as U. 58 commissioners, clerks, stenographers and wit before United States commis- fees or compensation shall be payable by the United States in like manner an esses before sucl ini tutes com- missioners in riminal ‘order raised by Mr. Dunn (Ark.) relerred to the committee of the whole, and the House immediately went into of Illinols, in the tariff reform —The heavy the bill read; nesses attend! get it throug] sioners; and st causes are payable committee (I chair) for the MR. O'NEILL'S REMARKS, Mr. O'Neill said that for the past two months the committee on labor had been engaged in draining every avenue where there was a hope of securing information as to some feasible method consistent with the constitution and the laws that would provide a mode of settle- and labor. ‘Phe committ e,great damaye to rail- ridges and crops throughout this section Two washouts are reported on the East Tennes- ja railroad, which will de- jays, anda washout near 3 an engine plunged badly’ wrecked. No trains are moving between this city and Selma, While attempt ing to cross a creek near here yesterday in a canoe Louis W. Gwynn was drowned upsetting of the boat, peer GEBONINO ESCAPES AGAIN. ‘He Gives Lieut. Maus the Slip During the Night—Parsuing the Fugitive. Wucox, Ariz, March 31.—General Crook arrived at Fort Bowie Monday night, having left Lieut. Maus in charge of Geronimo and the been received that Geronimo, twenty other Indians and some: veonsidration see, Virzinia & Geor lay’ trains for two utes between capital lee had decided that ding measure was the best that it coul formulates -1¢'was a simple volun: - ‘He retained Vt was a Grose relieve him He ‘right arm and often stretches it out to quiet a member of the yaicans, but his right leg bothers him ‘does not have much control over thi ‘manages to turn himself unaided either right or left side, His hear ever, and his mind is as clear. in the midst of squaws,escaped men during the night. Lieut. Maus and ail the that could be ‘have started in ved that Geronimo is te ng ie es acute as TWO STEAMBOAT ACCIDENTS. Onc Boat Sunk in a Squall and the Other's Boiler Explodes—Eight Lives Lost. New ORLEANS, March ‘31.—A New Iberia Special, dated yesterday, to the Times Democrat fives the following particulars of the steamboat Sccident at Bayou Teche: The Steamer Mary Lewis, of the Morgan line, lett here yesterday afternoon on her return downward trip boun' for Morgan City, and when in the neighborhood ot Pattersonvil tone o'clock this morn- ing, she was strack py a wind storm, Her stern Was driven into Steel € Co.'s pontoon bridge and tn less than ten minutes she filled with Water and sunk. The crew, about twenty in number, became terrified and some Jumped overboard, while others secured the life-boat, All suceetded in saving themselves except Ie Rerry, the second engineer, and Will Jenkins, the cook, who were drowned. lock this afternoon Intelligence Was recetved here of the explosion of the boller of the st 1. Rarmore, plying between Morgan City and Abbeville, The Barmore had entered the Teche and was returning laden with lumber. When about two miles below the wreck of the Mary Lewis, her boilers ex- ploded, killing five or six negroes and wound- Ing halra doren ‘others eugincer Sohueon Was severely scalded, Some of the crew were drowned, ——s Down by a Thief. Bay Crry, Micu., Ramsey Greg- ory, son of John Gregory, a prominent ballder, was shot down in front of his O'clock last Might. He dise the we found Ramsey 1 top harness. He twenty later, No trace of the murderer has been obtained. = Difficaltics of American Fishers, HOW THEY ARE TRYING TO GET AROUND THOE CANADIAN REGULATIONS, Harrax, N, 8., March 31,—The American fishing firms “here have chartered a lange schoouer at Clark's harbor and anoth : Sable, in Sheiberne county, to carry number of men to Maine to inan fishing iting them there. Many men have been od by these firms tor the season, and being unable to call at provincial ports for they have to be carried ont or Canada, T Landsdowne is still craising oa the W coast and has ordered several more American nd the limits. In all casos the tres. © taken the warning without delay and placed themselves outside the limits as quickly as possivie, EW York, March 31.—The ropa, Captain Kessal, from 3, for t, ashore See night, der crew of thirty-two men are all sate, pa,” I ashore ‘aptain Jessup, of the life saving , With acrew went to. th mer am brought the first mate ashore. 4 easy and is not injured, bei sel lies captain lost his gs in the heavy fog which prevailed, A CHARGE THAT THEY CONTEM) RATING A KOR IN NEW YORK. Boston, March 31.—The Glove to-day prints along artic! h isto appear in the an- archist organ, Liberty, and which declares that the anare ‘controlled by Herr Most. is plotting to bu dings traces UPON property own editor of the Liberty, though himself an anarchist, condemns these operations as crim- inal, —— M. Pastenr Offended, INDIGNANT BECAUSE SECRET INQUIRTES WERE MADE INTO THE RESULTS OF MIS TREAT- MENT. Panis, Mareh 31.—The municipal committee Appointed to inguire into the question of ¢o- rating with M. Pasteur in the establishment of a hospital to tment of patients Bit abid animals visited a number of Pasteur's patients to ascertain tt treatment, The committee refused to apply direct to M. Pasteur, who is highly indignant because of their sceret inguin — he tre Curcaco, March mploying 23 ut to a portion the reason given, but ther the firm and some of its Chicago stone have shut down, he machinery was is a dispute between nployes in regard to wages, Pending a settlement the works will not be started up again, nother fatal wffray ¥,near Youngstown, on i named Tom Part has been pay for soine time to the daughter of anold man named Lawler, He is accused of leading ber astray. Parl and. Lawier met ata dance Monday night aud ‘the old man attacked iin, They exchanged shots and Lawier fell dead. Hewnierra, Tex., March 31.—A. A. Steagall was yesterday: found guilty of murder in the first degree. Steagail lived in i tive years with his daughter and murdered ber “subsequently, as ie Some two monthr ago from. jail by jous, lits life being saved beliewed;the law Will course, hange he sheriff. It isi permitted to take excitement occa nt Suppression of the Star Its forty-eight hours since the consul proteste jar been taken of the the act of the govern From Wall Street To-day. New York, March ne stock market opened quiet and firm this morning, frst prices showing advances over last night's closing of 4, to & percent, aud during the bour it has re mained firm,vecoming dull towards 11 o'clock, Prices have’ advanced generally % toy per cent, the exceptions being Western Union “and Lake Shore, Which are down 3 to %. ‘The prin- cipal trading in the hour was “in Lackawanna and Union Pacitic. Peoria, Decatur & Evans Ville was again active this morning and shows an advance of y per cent tor the hour, Ab Al o'clock the market is dull and firm, — General Foreign News, BARON PENRHYN DEAD. Loxpox, Mareh 31.—Baron Peurhynis dead, He was in his s6th year. a eer 2 To Repeal the Broadway Franchise. ALBANY, road comm reported favorably the bill to repeal th way suriace railroad franchise. ‘The Price of Silk to be Advanced, Curcac The Western Silk asso- ciation ts in this city, The member ship represents the 1S silk manufactories wi agencies are loc: Cincinnati. T routine nature zation and nd vended to perfect the o1 the control of Uh . to an adVanee of unirt cents reporte cost of raw silk, an ad- Vance of perhaps twenty cents will probably be ordered In the manutactured artigie. A dele gation of the American Silk association repre= senting the eastern manutacturers was recel ved. as members of the western association, By this umon it was hoped to piousiy control the entire silk producing industries of the coun- Found Murdered in Indian Territory. Vinita, INDIAN TeRnrro ch 31. Cherokee'citizens from near U re port the finding of the bodies oftwo_ unknown, ineu who had’ been murdered. They wero tound partial have been tt diteh and seemed to s. About that loug ago two stran span of mules here, with whici were seen in the locality named under circumstances Usat connect them with the crime. GIVING THE POLICE TROUBLE AND THREAT. ENING M. GREVY WITH VIOLENCE, Paris, March 31.—The Belgian socialists of Paris, Who were prevented irom holding a mecting last night wd the “nega attempted to assemble to-day. The police again interfered and arrested all the leaders. It is probable that went will order their expulsion President Grevy hus received & letter Unreatening him with vivience, and in consequence the guard ai bis residence has been increased. ene Ashore at Kye Beach. THE HARTFORD LINE STRAMER CAPITAL CITY IN TROUMLE, New York, March 31.—Mr. 8, G, Smith, the New York agent of the Haftiord line or steam ers, this morning received a dispatch toforming him that the Capital City, which lett “oo at midnight, had gone ashore at Kye Mr. Smith immediately leit the city to render all possible assistance to Ube steamer, which, it 4s understood, has simply gtounded. “The Cabl- lal City was commanded by § te a aaa fan experienced navigator.” It. sup) the steamer Fan ashore in the fog, which Waid bight quite thiek during the ute Secretary Lamar's Condition. Secretary Lamar still keeps his room, although he has now nearly recoverod from the cold and the symptom@y®hich at first were thought to indicate pneumonia have disap- & be careful for a tew days.