Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1889, Page 1

.- THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, erthvet Gare enneyivani Ave: and 1h 8, by ennsy! Te, il The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’. — ‘Tne EvEwIne Stam is served to subscribers in -he fbr carriers on their own covtnt nt 10 cunts peg cots code me oe cents 8 “en ae ; six mont a im at a“ i tered ee ashiugton, D. C., as 74—No 12,039. to notice that anything was amiss the me- tropolis. The great crowds cn the “L” roads, way pa a a cars it Reestueg anes are te teees noon. ' Un- TWO CENTS. oy? BENT DURING TH INAUGURATION. OP uarrnessrs, alters, £808; 526 12TH ST, N.W. MAKE YOUR CONTRACT EARLY. ja21-1m INDOWS FOR RENT—FURNISHED, THREE elegant windows, with balcony, and also other windows: beat, for the A}4 ‘Be, Suest view on, the avenue. Call or address 1520 Pennsylvania ave. n. w. es PO DELEGATES OF CIVIC AND we uELITARY organiztions.—Comfortable qi or pe for 1,000 MEN, taoure of, tone on, ievticis jalO-im |. ave., near tignw. New Lay etc., attached. iG: WHITE h CO. O21 Dat. aw. T. B. Towser & Sox. DRY GOODS DEALERS. 1316 77H ST. ¥.W., Hultot the Looms, pact wide, Sica eS Radroscoapin a jard pu ards wide, 18 eta, Bleached do., 246 yards 20 cts! Red Flannel, all wool, 18cts. All- Wool Dress Flannel, us ¥ 44 iad = ingle width, 19 cts. lenrietta Cashmere, yard wide, 21 cts. ‘k Henrietta Cashmere, all wool, cheap at 50c. Henrietta Cashmere, all colors, extra wide, all wool, 45ers ‘A few (all Wine color), reduced to 23 ets. ‘Star 4cts. =— ‘Serum, 5 cts. 4 rows, in paper, 1 ct. Ef Yor Napkin very much under price. Comforts, 45 cts. White and Gray Blankets, 90 cts. per pair. Gark* ON. 7. Spool Cotton, 52 cts. per dos. Best Mac! = =— Taos. J. Oo Lorrezws GREAT SALE OF DRY GOODS, ETC., BEFORE STOCK-TAKING. 50 doz. Gents’ LINEN COLLARS, slightly soiled, sold at $1.50 per doz., now 50c. for a doz. 300 Ladies’ VESTS, sold at $1, reduced to 75c. 100 Ladies’ VESTS, sold at reduced to 50c. All of our Ladies’ and Gents’ RED UNDERWEAR at Prime cost to close. 200 SILK HANDEERCHIEFS at and below cost to a Alarge lot WOOLEN DRESS GOODS in Remnants et half price. 10 per cent discount for cash on all Silks, Henri- ettas, Satins, Cloths, Flannels, aud all Wool Dress je Bed Comforts, Blankets, &e., till February 21, FS reduced from 50c. to 2: FRINGES reduced from 75e., 2 per yard. WOOLEN FRINGES reduced from 25c. to 10c. Persons in want of DRY GOODS can well invest their money by c at Cotton, 4 ets. THOS. J. LUTTRELL’s, 20th st. and Penna. ave. n.w. c, Ks EW. 933 Pennsylvania avenue, Ja25-20 Wx. H. Now is your opportunity to secure genuine BAR- GAINS in our WoW Ww RRR A P' WWWW RR AA P wwWwWw RRR AA PPP WWWW KR AAA P wow RRA AP Department. Every garment is marked way down, and if you are inter sted the price and quality will surely meet your approval. ALASKA EAL-SKIN SACQUES St a great reduction. Afew Children's 00 oo oo Oo 0 AAA oo A A all sizes, at very low closing prices. Ladies will please remember we carry a complete line of Furuishings. Our GLOVES have justly maintained their reputa- tion for perfection. Our best ¢rades are the finest that can be produced by the Leading Manufacturers in the World. We carry at all times a complete assortment fn all the new colorings and latest embroideries from 4 to 30-button length. Hosiery, Underwear, Handkerchiefs, Corsets (C. P. and P. D, makes), Collars and Cuffs, Ruching, Veiling, Umbrellas, &e., &e. i We are offering AT COST some very fine MUSLIN | UNDERWEAR. Call and examine it before you pur- chase elsewhere. WM. Hy McKNEW, Successor to R. H. Taylor, 933 Pennsylvania ave. coc A ee aa AA f c ce coc ja3-3m Specrat. J. C. HUTCHINSON, IMPORTER Redueed Prices in al] Departments. RICH MILLINERY for Street and Reception Wear. Latest Paris Styles. WRAPS at Half Price. A lot of Newnarkets at $2.50, worth gi? and ai4, DRESS TRIMMINGS. LACES. BUTTONS. SPRING STYLES. CHINA SILKS in All Colors, at S5c.; regular price, 85e. FOSTER KID GLOVES, Street and Evening Lengths. 907 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ‘Telephone, 1167-2. Duss Surrs FOR HIRE, Bsn 414 OTH ST. N.W. Asraua Asp Carannz Cured by the CIGARETTES ESPIC. Oppression, Fo a bbig, OR cut care Neu- Bilge. Bs Faria: J. Rue St. ‘New ‘ork: F OUGERA; Ae. Sold by all Chemists Ip ‘The only article in LADIES’ NECK WEAR which can be worn on any fashion of dress. It is made of Crepe de Chine, can be washed with ordinary soap and ‘water, aud is therefore the most economical neckwear Sits kina. ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT. ‘We yet engrave your name and 50 CARDS FOR 86 CTS., the work guaranteed to be the best, Estimates @iven on Wedding and Ball Invitations. NEW GOODS. ‘Weare already displaying SPRING SATINES AND GINGHAMS. You want tobe the first to makes se- lection? If so, come along. MISSES’ APRONS FOR 25c., NICE ONES. $1.50 GLOVES FOR 73c. Assortment just as good as at first. Sizes from 534 to7%. For the benefit of those that have not heard of them we will explain that they are regular $1.50 KID GLOVES, embroidered on the back: recommended for ‘ft, finish and elasticity ; showing no white seams when stretched. ALL THESE VIRTUES IN A GLOVE FOR 730. SATIN CORSETS FOR $1.68. Good reliable CORSETS. WE GUARANTEE their ‘Wear as good as any $3.50 Corset you will find any- where. ‘The colors are superb. Should you buy a pairand Sennen ern meen) _— _ LANSBURGH & BRO, 250 420, 422, 474, 426 7th st. [hs Lay =>, MASONIC.-A SPOCIAL COMMUNIC | of LAPAYEITE LODGE, No. 19, F. A SE ywill be held SATURD Ax, Feb 2, Lsni at 7:30 ; y order W.M. "JOHN Wi Ou. xis £18" CO-OPERATIVE gAS80- bers can wet the FRADE RS for 1889, on pay- from: D. rey, O34 F at: Thos. G. Hensey, Real Extate Office, 1300 hose whe sendin MES A. Fst, and from ti whose pames are mentioned in the 1888 ba on aaa or vi oe in Sisist "Secretary, HOS C st. ne. = vr nae JANUARY 29, 1889, “>To ALL TO WHOM iT MAY CONCERN: ‘There will be the stovkholders of the RENICK AIR-CUSHION TRU 83 COMPANY held.in Seba ok mex for, the purjces of alessing 2 ‘st. ne., for ul electing & directors und for the trs or such other ‘bess as may law! 15889, at No. Voard of busi: LAW OFFICE OF = WM. H. MANOGUE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, £1-2t ‘Has been removed to 402 Oth st. HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST IN THE Seeley business to . T. TATUM, He assumesal) liabilities of the late firmof H.T. Tatum « .. and all bills due to the late firm are payable to Bi (1-3e) 3. W. MORGAN. = JOURNEYMEN BAKERS. At the next of L.A. 2389, K. of h manber will be furnished with o met Hacoiet eae wi hee Gard Vall members must be present. " The’ roll will By order of the Master Workman. _sesl-3e = THE THREE ND .N AMERICA: THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, THE NIAGARA FALLS, AND THE GENUINE ROCHESTER LAMP. ©. A. MUDDIMAN, _{17-3m ee “q-> THE CREDITORS OF WILLIAM SAUTER, ‘who have not done so, are requested to pre~ on sent their claims to K. T. Morsell, 456 La. ave. on or before the 3th of Februafy hext. “They may otherwise excluded from sharing the assets, RICHARD T. MORSELL, ROBEKT W. NORRIS, Assignees, — RALLY, FRIDAY, FEB. i 1, v.m., Foun urch, corner @ and T4th sts. Address by Schulteis aud Oyster, of the Kuignts and Federation of Labor: by Kev, ‘teher, of Richmoud, and by representatives of the W. C. T. U: and Ainerican Sabbath Union. Kev. Dr. Bartlett will report on the District of Columbia's need of a Sun: Kest Law. A Sunday Rest League is to be forme Labor orgmnizatious have clected delegations. ja30-3t* ~<a, DESIRING TO TRANSACT BUSINESS hereatter upon a strictly cash basis, I hereby kive otice that, from and after this date, I will not be responsible for’ any debt or debts contracted in my name, by any person or persons whomsoever. W. H. GLASCOTT. Washington, D. C., January 30, 1589, <p=>, AN ITEM FOR MEN. “&~ There is a great advantage in having your ress Shirts wade in Winter. New Muslin is warmer thau old. You get the benefit of the uew warm Muslin now, and by Summer you have an ideal soft, cool Shirt. We havea Shirt’ Factory on the premises, and «uarahtee absolute satisfaction. Bosoms finished to suit. Bottom prices. s WOODWARD & LOTHROP, STORE FOR MEN—1013 F ST.N. 15 JOHNSON and 10th —Having direct tele- immuUnication with New York by private prepared to make very close figures on U. other investinent: itin at New change. Ja26-10t IN THE SUPR COURT OF THE District of Colwu Holding a Special Jemmiay a District Court of the United States for said as 8. bond York Stock — natter of condemnation of lot 12, in_square in the City of Washington. District Court No.349, ‘Upon the motion of the Attorney of the United States for the District of Columbia and consideration of the Petition in this case seeking in behalf of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States the condemna- use of the United States, of lot uumbered square numbered two hundred and (231) in the city of Washington: It is by the Court this 25th day of January A. D. 1889 o that a}! persons, firms und bodies corporate or politic ving, or claiming to have an: t. title or interest ssa f OF any claim awarded’ in Hinge i ‘a thereof, be end. said petition i ment speci! or claim on or before the 1889. Provided that a coj wat fine by ie is Goran sta ting up suc Teh day of ‘February A.D jis order be served by the Marshal on Elizabet ulus, Known to claim title to said parcel of lan jalcolm Douglas, her hus- Daud, at least fifteen fore said 15th day of Feb- ve ruury,and provided further hereof be pub- pveuing Star,” a lished at least fourteen times 5 y of Washingt and at least twice in the Washington Law Reporter, published in the same place, before said 15th day of February A. D. 1 CHARLES P. JAMES. True Copy: B. J. MEIGS, clerk: ke; 14 KJ. MEIGs - E AN M t ‘Kholdera of the ARLINGTO: SURANC IRE UMPANY for the District of Columbia, for the election of nine Directors to serve for the en- suimg year. will be heid at the office of the Company, 1505 thy ave. n.w,, SA’ DAY, February 23, 1889: Polis open at 1 and’close at 3 pm. jatedtd FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Secretary. ~~» THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WASH- ington Gas Licht Company are hereby noti- their annual meeting tor the election of Di- for the ensuing "ogg will be held at the office of fee \¥, im this city, on MONDAY, February 4th, Polls open from 12 o'elock iy, te 1 . mn. vr CHAS. B. BAILEY, _a17-17t Secretary. — TO THE PUBLIC. Believing that a WELL-CONDUCTED RIDING ACADEMY ig an institution which this community in general, and lovers of horses in particular, have an interest i supporting, and being informed that the “WASHINGTON RIDING AGADEMY,” established in this city about a vear ago, could be con- tinued with increased success on a co-operative bast {Ugy the undersigned, have become the ineorporaters o THE “WASHINGTON RIDING ACADEMY COMPANY,” and have each agreed to subscribe for at least one share, the majority of us having taken fiveshares. ites our whole relation to the en and. with ington, we leave the community in general, and lovers of horses in particular, to judge for themselves as to the propriety of following our example. Ou the ion of Mr. J.D. Brown, the proprie- tor of the Washington Riding Academy” and af the re- iaent of the Inco ont Sinspany of Waskfugton has consented tee of the funds which msy be paid subscriptions to stock. Subscriptions will be received on and after Jann 1889, at “THE WASHINGTON. RIDING ACA ” corner of 22d and P # NATIONAL ts.. at THE SAFE D) 1? COMPANY, 15th st. and New ¥. Be aud at ROBERTSON & BLACKFORD'S, 151 w. to act as Trus- im on sccount of each, the above a ob oes stockholders. aR SHE INO. F. WAGGAMAN, Send for Prospectus 9-1. FOR BRIGHT, QUICK FIRE AND CHEAP, FFs a Sees te ce cs ie Exclusive Agents, REMOVAL—HERMAN BAUMGALTEN, ‘seal engraver and rubber stamp manufac” lurer, has removed his factory and office to scutheast carter of hand ¥ sta, room 2, Duilding. a> CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, CHEQUES, other securities. “Commercial litho~ wraghy and ‘A. G. GEDNEY, “s ‘Building: {Oth and D streeia (Post e YOU DESIRE COMFORT IN A FULL- ak lappa Shirts to order a specialty. Jat4-3m — EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F ST. ASSETS, $971,530.64, Subscriptions for shares in the 16th received Gaily at the office of the Ausncistion, Rqureas Build- ing, 1003 F st. ‘Shares are $2.50 per month. 81,000 advanced on each share. Pamphlets explaining the objects and advantage of the Association are furnished upon application. ‘Office hours, from Yam. to 2:30 pam. On the first ‘Wednesday in each mouth the office will be open from 6 to Bo'clock pm. Advances will be made promptly at 7 o'clock, \ THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Pres't, BNO, JOY EDSON, See'y. 41 7TH ST. N.W. Se as 1 ity BOOKS AND STA’ BUSINESS CHANCES. 8 3 7 7 Page 2 Page 6 Page 2 CITY ITEMS. Page 8 Page 2 Page 5 Page 3 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 -Page 2 Page 3 Page 2 Page 2 -Page 3 Page 2 Page 2 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 -Page 2 ~Page 5 Page 7 Page 5 Page 2 Page 2 -Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 2 Page 6 -Page 7 Page 7 -Page 6 -Page 1 Page 6 Page 1 -Page 2 WANTED (Houses Page 2 WANTED (8rrvatio! -Page 2 WANTED (Rooms)... Page 2 WANTED (MisceLLanzovs) Page 2 WANTED (Lots)... Page 2 WINTER RESORTS Page 2 WOOD AND COAL -Page 6 Government Recerrrs To-Day. — revenue, $362,705; customs, $768,263. Free or Duty.—The Treasury department has decided that an article composed of glue, alkali and other substances, and intended for use in fixing or spplying gold or bronze to paper hanging, is entitled to free entry under the provision in the free list for gold size. Secretary Farncutip is reviewing Judge Durham's decision in the case of the disburse- ment of the money recently awarded to Samuel Strong. Army Orpers.—First Lieut. Hoel S. Bishop, fifth cavalry, granted four months’ leave. Thirty recruits assigned to the second infantry, First Lieut. Geo. LeR. Brown, eleventh infan- try, detailed as professor of military science Ft) tactics at the Delaware college, Newark, el. Secretary Wurtvey is expected to return to the city this eve ing from New York. z z Gey. Huxr Berrer.—Gen. Hunt, governor of the Soldiers’ home in this city, who is lying very ill with pneumonia, was somewhat better this morning. A Temporary Custom-Hovse.—The Secre- tary of the Treasury has awarded the contract for altering the First Baptist church of New- ark, N. J., into a temporary custom-house and post-office to R. E. Talbot, of Washi , for bag The contract i seeing Se Read- ing, Pa, ice with steam-heat a ratae has been awarded to the Adams Padiebes. and boiler works of Reading, for €6,886.60. ‘Tue Szcnetary or THe Taxasuny has issued a circular to collectors of customs notifying them that the Turkish government has re- se that vessels bound for Turkish porte shall be refused clearance until the proper au- thority of the vessels shall produce a bill of health, properly vised by the Turkish consul at New York, and directing them to carry out the request, Skee Tue Paeswent’s CaLtens.—Among the Pres- ident’s callers to-day were ex-Secretary McCul- loch, Senators Plumb and Colquitt, and Repre- sentatives Collins, Rogers, Blount, Dougherty, Forney, and Burnett. Cuanoxs IN THE WeaTHER Burgav.—Lieut. R. E. Thompson, sixth infantry, on duty with the signal corps, will handle the weather prob- abilities for the month of February. Capt. Craig’s connection with the weather service was severed yesterday, and he will now assume his duties in the quartermaster-general’s de- partment, to which he was sacenlly promoted. West Porst Capers Apporntep.—Jos. An- drews Davenport, Mer Rouge, La.; Fred. Hud- son Clark, Mitchell Dak. (alternate), and F. R. Harris, Seaboard, N. C. (alternate), have been appointed cadets at West Point. To-pay's Bonp Orrerixas aggregated $495,- 850, as follows: Registered 4s—$500 at 12934; $350 at 128; coupons 4s, $40,000 at 128; regis- tered 41¢s—$200.000 at 109; $31,000 at 109%; $100,000 at 109; #28.000 at 109; $15,000 at 109; £50,000 at 109; 225,000 at 109; coupons 434e— 6,000 at 109. ANew War Department Liprartan.—Mr° Robert F, Heard, private secretary to the Secretary of War, having passed the civil ser- vice examinination, has been assigned to duty in charge of the War department library. Mr. Wm. ©. Endicott jr., will act as private sec- retary to his father uutil the 4th of March. SToREKEEPERS Aprorntep.—Wm. Baughman has been appointed storekeeper and gauger at Bryantsviile, Ky., and Jas. D. Buntain, store- keeper at Lawrenceburgh, Ky. New Bayxs Avrnonizep.—The controller of the currency has authorized the organization of the First National bank of Norwood, Mich. capital $50,000, Edward D. Nelson, cashier: an of the First National bank of In iene, Ww Ore., J. 8. Cooper, president, and W. ley, cashier, capital €50,000, A Post-orrice has been established at Four- Mile Run, Alexandria county, Va., and Thomas Taylor has been pointed postmaster. Distaict Attorney Hock was at the Treas- ury to-day conferring with Controller Durham in regard to the disposition of the Strong award. Pensonat.—Mr. Edward DeKnight, secretary of the late Representative Burnes, returned from Missouri to-day to settle up Mr. Burnes’ rivate affaires here.——W. G. Oakman, Edw. "Hoyt, P. 1. North, Geo. E. Hyatt, F. Gray Griswold and C. D. Redon of New York, J. G. Taylor and J. L. a, of Cincinnati are at the Arlington.——-G. E. Sawyer of Buffalo is at Wormley's.—E. W. Browning and Geo. Coppell of New York are at Welcker’s._—Gov. Thos, U, Fletcher and W. P. Hall of St. Louis, Hammond of Greenville, 8. C., and Ralieeirens Se Lame naee of Pits hee 5 tee Ebbitt. |. EB. Simy Se ieee of New ¥ Jno. of Philadelphia, O, L. Mason of Detroit, Geo. Rice of Marietta, L. H. Malone of Cleveland, and E. T. The Newly Appointed Controller. Mr. Jesse D. Abrahams, who was yestesday nominated to the office of comptroller of the currency, vice Mr. Trenholm, resigned, is a native of Virginia, but for many years past has in Wi At _—— he holds the re in office of dey controller of the currency. to ye <p by President "Cleve- SAMOAN RESOLUTIONS IN THE SENATE Naval Longevity Pay Discussed. MATTERS OF DISTRICT INTEREST. The Oklahoma Bill Passes the House. ne The Senate. A message from the President vetoing a bill granting a pension to Mrs. Ellen Hand was pre- sented, read and (on motion of Mr. Platt) laid on the table. The ground of disapproval is that ‘the soldier's death was in no way related to any incident of military service.” Mr. Platt said he might have some remarks to submit on the subject. The House amendments to the Senate bill for the admission of South Dakota as a state were non-concurred in, upon report of the com- mittee on territories, and a conference asked. Senators Platt, Cullom and Butler were ap- pointed conferees on the part of the Senate. BILLS PASSED, The following bills were reported and passed: The House bil appropciatlagy $10,000 to keep Kreg the Potomac river during the winters of 1889 and 1890, The Senate bill for an American register to the Canadian steam yacht Nautilus, now owned in New York, 4 SAMOAN RESOLUTION. Mr. Saulsbury offered a resolution (which was agreed to) instructing the committee on foreign relations to inquire jnto the condition of affairs in the Samoan Islands, and to report, | at anearly day, what measures are necessary and proper to protect the interests of American tions of the United States to the people of these islands in the maintenance of their own local government from the interference of any foreign power, and to secure the just rights and interests of the United states in the future control and government of these islands, Mr. Platt offered a resolution (which was agreed to) for the examination of Marini’s hall (occupied by a branch of the Post-Office de- partment) as to its sanitary condition and safety. A PORTRAIT OF LINCOLN. Mr. Voorhees, from the committee on the library, reported a bill appropriating $15,000 for the purchase of a life-size oil painting of Abraham Lincoln, painted by D. F. Travis. Mr. Sherman thought the price fixed in the bill entirely too high. He was perfectly will- ing to pay whatever sum an intelligent artist would say the picture was worth, No portrait painter in this or any other country charged any such price for a picture. He thought that 2,00 wouid be an ample price. Mr. Voorhees thought that if the picture was to be procured by the government the price should not be higgled about. Mr. Palmer said he had never heard of #15,000 being charged for a modern portrait. It might be worth 2,500 if the artist had a very high reputation—otherwise not. After further discussion the bill was placed on the calendar. LONGEVITY PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERS. The resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Chandler in regard to the claims of officers of the Navy for arrears of pay as to longevity, mileage, &c.,, and whether unusual and im- proper facilities have been allowed to attor- neys or claim agente in prosecuting suchclaims instructing the commi a eee inquire into the matter) was taken up. Mr. Chandler explained his motives in offer- ing the resolution, and declared his belief, from information which he had received, that access had been allowed to such claims, and that the proceedings of some of the attorneys and claim ee had been based on informa- tion derived from the office of the fourth auditor. He mentioned several very large items al- ready paid under these claims, and said that there was an estimate before the committee on appropriations for a further large amount, 21,200,559, for both Army and Navy claims, In his judgment those cla were devoid of real merit, and the naval officers in whose favor they had accrued had no equitable right to payment, The great wrong which had grown up in the matter was that the statute of limita- tions had not been applied by the accounting officers of the Treasury; and that these mileage and other claims went back to the beginning of time. He reported that information was obtained by attorneys through the fourth auditor's office, and he added that these attorneys were adver} tising all over the country for the heirs of naval officers who had died ten, twenty or thirty years ago. to come for- ward and make contracts with them for the recovery of ‘sea pay” for the time that these officers were serving on receiving ships ata ard dock, Such claims were being shed into the fourth auditor's office in great numbers, and Congress was to be confronted with claims to the amount of over a $1,000,000, which had no real substantial equitable merit whatever, Mr. Hale, on behalf of the committee on ap- propriations returned thanks to Mr. Chandler tor ome called attention to the matter, and for having contributed valuable aid to the committee. The committee on appropriations had steadily resisted the flood of claims and had endeavored to see that proper scrutiny should be given to all of them, but it was im- possible to guard against amendments placed in appropriations in the House or Senate in which some cunning lawyer or claim agent would find a ground for presenting new classes of claims. He gave some instances of this kind. House of Representatives. On motion of Mr. Towzshend (Ill.) the Sen- ate amendments were concurred in to the House bill authorizing the Secretaries of War and the Navy to lend flags, &c., to the inaugural committee. Mr. Hatch (Mo.) submitted the conference report on the bill to create the department of agriculture; and it was agreed to. {The only material erence between the two houses was upon the Senate amendment striking out the clause transferring the weather bureau to the new department. The House conferees finally receded from the opposition to the Senate amendment, and the clause isnot retained.} ‘The motion to table was carried—yeas, 132; nays, 114. The question then recurred on the the passage of the bill. Pending which, Mr. Hooker, of Mississipp entered two dilatory motions—to adjourn an to take a recess—but refrained from mgking the point of no quorum and allowed them to be voted down upon a division. But Mr. Cheadle, of Indiana, proved more inexorable, and brought pencoedingt toastand- ding the ing of the still by deman: engrossed bill. The bill was not engrossed, and the clerks stated that it would require an hour or more to perform the work. While various propositions were ted to kill time and allow the clerks to engross the bill Mr. Cheadle relented and withdrew his demand. The bill was then passed—yeas, 148; nays, 102. Mr. Charty Co.) presented the ference re) on Nicaragua canal bill. + Ordered ited and laid over, Mr. Clardy giving notice he would call it up to-morrow. same course was followed with the con- ference report on the bill to amend the inter- ‘izens therein, and to discharge any obliga-| day ordered a favorable report, without amendment, on the District of Columbiemilitia bill as it passed the House;also upon a num- ber of private bills, THE L’ABRA CLAIM. A subcommittee of the Senate committee on foreign relations is engaged in hearing evi- dence concerning the noted L’Abra claim. At to-day’s session of the committee one Dahl- | eahagg yea He had made a d ition in e case, it is cha eet afterward said that he had made none. e deposition made be- os @ United States consul was presented and rea THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL, The agricultural appropriation bill for the next fiscal year appropriates $1,636,010, The estimates were $1,686,160. No change in sala- ries is authorized. Twenty thousand dollars is given for experiments in reeling silk, to be conducted in the District. Five thousand dol- lars are appropriated to enable the commis- sioner of agriculture to extend and continue the investigation of the adulteration of food, es = = ate The poe an = rt is re- wired to make a se] repo — dato when and where the sample of adulter- ated articles were purchased and the result of the analysis, together with the name of the manufacturer, A SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. The conferees on the agricultural depart- ment bill have come to an agreement by which the Senate's refusal to permit the transfer of the weather bureau to the agricultural depart- ment is sustained. The bill as agreed upon pro- vides for a secretary of agriculture, an assistant secretary and other officers usually belonging to a department. NOMINATIONS, In addition to the nominations mentioned in Tur Star yesterday were the following: Post- masters—Miss Mary R. Dusenberry, at Concord, AND Miss Mary 8, Thompson, at Williamston, NOTES. Mr. Edw. W. De Knight, the private secretary Of the late Representative Burnes, has re turned to the city from Missouri to settle up matters relating to the deceased Congressman, SENATOR ALLISON DECLINES. He Will Not Be a Member of Gen. Harrison’s Cabinet. Tue Star was the first to assert that Senator Allison had not accepted the secretaryship of the Treasury and to intimate that he would probably decline positively to enter Gen. Har- rison’s cabinet. This position it has main- tained, for its information was from the most reliable source. The strong pressure brought to bear upon the Iowa Senator to accept the position which had been twice tendered him by the President-elect was fully known, but it was also known that Mr. Allison’s own inclina- tions were against acceptance, as was also the earnest advice of his most intimate friends and those who had the sincerest regard for his future polilical welfare. THe Star insisted that he would refuse the position, and he has now done so. A prominent public man who is in a position to speak knowingly said last night: “Senator Allison to-day communicated to his near friends that he had written to the President-elect per- emptorily declining the appointment of Secre- tary of the Treasury. There is no doubt of the accuracy of this. It was very generally be- lieved here for the past ten days that he would accept, and it is known that he discussed the matter with close friends as being settled in this way. He had fre- quently expressed in a confidential man- ner his desire to be in the Treasury department to carry out some views he had, especially as to inducing England to agree to rem ion of silver. He also had a desire to show his administrative ability. The first of this week it was felt by his near friends, and there was authority for saying that he would re But whep he returned from Indianapoli his fellow-republicans united in begging him not to leave the Senate and not to throw aside his chances for the presi- dency in 1892. Only two republican Senators have at any time advised him to accept. All the others, especially the stronger men, pro- tested against it and, after his return, labored him constantly to decline, and to-day he decided to follow their advice, and by to-mor- row’s mail Mr. Harrison will have the letter of positive declination, and it is felt that the Sen- ator cannot again be induced to waver in his resolution, “It may now be accepted as true that Iowa will have no member of the cabinet. Mr. Clarkson has been known to have been out of the ques- tion for several weeks, by his own wish, and his name has been the only one from Iowa really discussed besides Allison’s. Mr. Kasson had an ambition to be Secretary of State, and he so stated to members of the Iowa delega- tion, but as Mr. Blaine was two weeks ago ten- dered and ten days ago accepted that position there is no chance for Iowa in the cabinet,” The Extradition Treaty. A LIVELY DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION— ITS PROBABLE REJECTION. The discussion of the British extradition treaty in the executive session of the Senate yesterday was quite animated. It is understood that Mr. Edmunds supported the treaty, inti- mating that its rejection would encourage and foster crimes, and that as the present conven- tion would last for ull time Senators should ex- ercise great care in voting against it. Senator Stewart said this was not a question of all time, but whether Englana should con- tinue to disregard the laws of civilization and humanity. so that if prisoners were extradited she could murder them without any regard to the merits of the case. Mr. Stewart asserted that under these circumstances it would be a ‘oss outrage to send anybody back. When England, he continued, became a civilized country then he would agree to make a treaty with her, But while she had the crimes act and the Par- nell act, and while her execution of these acts was worse than the acts themselves, it was con- trary to every principal of republicanism and to every dictate of humanity and decency to deliver people up to be imprisoned without a trial, or at ie mere pretense of a trial, and then cruelly murdered. In view of these facts he would 0; the giving up of an: what fe nature of is criminal, no ma\ crime might be. Senator Teller followed princi the lines laid down by Mr. Stewart. Mr. Eustis made a brief, but eloquent speech, in which he ana- ‘zed the treaty with great clearness and force. jis argument was designed to show that ex- tradition treaties were only for plain, well un- derstood crimes, yet there was an effort to make a treaty with a eee knowl on our part as to what ited a crime in that Migs A Mr. Hoar made a violent speech against the treaty, as did also Mr, Riddleberger and sev- eral other gentlemen. . intaigg-/ was foals repented 80 = to leave urglary, rape, em ment an = not Tone than $200 each, as its sole The agents of the trunk lines Now York youterdat made a rate of oe mile for state military of New York a Coalter and : r Cobek, an old Gurest cad coatintion of tae i Telegrams to The Star. PRINCE RUDOLPH KILLED HIMSELF. Enied His Life with a Pistol Ball. THE FLOQUET MINISTRY WILL STAY people this morning the will not be of long duration. All the west-side lines were quiet this morn- ing. The only persons to be seen are the on guardandafew of the strikers’ Men secking work were not disturbed. HAS ALL THE MEN IT WANTS, The Sixth Avenue company claimed they bad beaten the strikers completely. The road has employed a fall force of drivers, conductors, and stablemen. Applicants were being turned STRIKERS GETTING THE WORST OF IT away, the company said, all the time. A full SRE i ate complement of “ay ng = will be run to-day on schedule time. street cars New York Street Oars Run by New Men.| wil not be run just yet? were quiescent at the Broadway ee stables during night. Ten cars will be KENNA’S FRIENDS HOPEFUL. | started out to-day under police protection and They Think Election May Still be | opera‘ ¥ green ir trips were — *¢ About. successful. other cars would then be started out with new men. The com; have to refuse applications for w: TRYING TO TEAR UP THE TRACKS. Brough Special Dispstch to Tax Evextno Stan, say they Cuantestox, W. Va., Feb. 1.—It is probable that the opening chapter of the gubernatorial contest will be the order to-day, as Senators Campbell and Sityder have announced their intention to vote with the democrats on the question. The vote for U. 8. Senator yester- day was, Kenna, 41; Goff, 40; J. W. Goshen, 3; Gov. Wilson and A. B. Fleming, 1 each. Kenna’s friends claim that Van Pelt will stay till the finish, and that he will vote for Kenna any time his election can be secured by his vote. They are also quietly claiming that when it is demonstrated that the democratic opposition will defeat Kenna, as well as being ly demonstrated that none of the democrats will vote for a pry _— — —_. licans, in recognition of Kenna’s al , wi come to him to elect. This is ridiculed by the republicans, who say it might be that the union laborites will do this, but their party never, nin paetielitinin’ THE CHAT OF LONDON. Attack on Bismarck — Boulanger and Our Constitution—Jeaious of Phelps. Special Cable Dispatch to Tue Evenine Star. Lonpox, Feb. 1.—The Bismarck article in the Contemporary is the sensation of the town. It is ascribed to tke Empress Frederick, the Prince of Wales, Dr. Mackenzie, Sir Robert Morier and Prof. Geffcken. We may expect disclaimers. The empress is innocent, the prince could not write it and Mackenzie did not. Crown Prince Rudolph’s death removes an- other of Bismarck’s enemies. It was probably due to excess, like that of Skobeloff and Gam- betta, Recently his divorce was rumored. The London council met for the first time yesterday. The gerrymanders failed to rush the choice of radical aldermen, and there was a postponement. A friend has interviewed Boulanger. He expresses a preference for the American con- stitution, and we may expect changes in that direction. Speculation has been rife in the city for the last week. Six million shares ape stock capital have been registered, chiefly mines in South Africa, The African gold developments are promising. The foreign diplomatiste are jealous of Min- ister Phelps’ personal popularity here, and es- ccially of the gift to his wife of a bracelet. parallel was Madame Persigny, whose bracelet. was presented by the diplomatic ladies, Mrs. Phelps is declared universally to be themost charming “‘of the mediwval Puritan type,” in the phrase of an ex-foreign secre- tary. Ruskin, in the epilogue for the coming edi- life’s teaching to be that of the personal rela- tion of God to man, This is the source of all human as inguished from brutal virtue. a —— belief ~ — — and obey a living spirit, and be y in the pres- ence of a personal Deity othervise than a mol- luse, beetle, or baboon. The author, Severn Brantwood, tells me that Ruskin is much bet- ter and expects complete recovery. st A att A CRISIS AVERTED AT PARIS. Yesterday’s Vote of Confidence Thought to Solve the Ministerial Question. Panis, Feb. 1.—It is the general impression to-day that the chamber of deputies will com- plete its legal term of office, and that the eral elections will not occur until October. majority in the division on the vote expressing confidence in the government yesterday was composed of republicans altogether. The mi- nority included 169 members of the right, 14 Boulangists and 53 republicans. The radical journals congratulate the mem- bers of that thata crisis has been avoided, They claim t the ministerial question was solved by the vote. DIVERGENT VIEWS. The opportunist organs declare that the gov- ernment has been merely respited for a few days. The Boulangist papers consider the gov- ernment as lost. HARTINGTON en- LESS SENS FOR PREMIER. Lord Salisbury Said to be Negotiating with that End in View. Dvstrx, Feb. 1.—The Freeman's Journal states that Lord Salisbury is negotiating with Lord Hartington with a view to the latter be- At midnight some drunken strikers tried to tear up the track at 47th street, but were driven off by the police. No arrests were made. A placard was posted last night near the Broad- way stables reading: “Be on hand to fight the scabs and policemen to-morrow.” The 8th avenue road showed signs of activ- ity for the first time this morning. A notice was posted on the stable stating that the em- ployes of the company must for work fo-day or consider themselves it the men do not turn up new hands will be em- cneteet But few applications for work have nm received. If old men do not report for work to-day the company will not start cars, WAITING FOR POLICE AID. At the Belt line stables, the scene of yester- day's rioting, everything was peaceful this morning. There were disturbances here and no cars would be run, according to the com- pany, until the police could guarantee them protection. When the police get the other roads ing they will concentrate their forces on the Belt line, and an effort will be made torun cars. The company hus offered a reward for the arrest and conviction of any person obstructing or injuring their cars or property, or any person assaulting its em- ployes at any time within thirty days. SIXTH AVENUE CARS RUNNING. The first car on the 6th avenue road left the stables at 8:20 and went to Canal street, It met with no interference and got back at 9 o'clock. Police officers manned the car and ngers got on and off during the trip, ‘The second car made the trip to Vesey street and back without meeting any obstruc- tions, This is the first Vesey street car since the trouble, The cars were manned by green hands, who were greeted with uncomplimen remarks, At 10 o'clock the 6th avenue road twenty cars in operation to Canal street and thirty to Vesey street, The complement of Canal street acmdpdige bev ty ong The carsare all run- ning on schedule time and meeting no trouble. Every car has its av quota of —. The police still guard the stables, but have nothing todo. On 6th avenue there is nothing to show that a strike is in progress. BROADWAY CARS ALSO RESUME. The first Broadway car left the stables for the Battery about 9 o'clock. It is intended to run thirty cars to-day from ten to fifteen min- utes apart’ The les are heavily guarded by pol officers, some of whom also accom- pany the cars, trips are made by new ‘Men witbout any interference other than hav- ing vile epithets hurled at them. About two hundred and fifty new hands have been em- ployed so far. This includes dri conductors and stable-men. The force required is 1,100 men. New hands Pg Hag begetary tg are being taken on, ey are put to work atonce. The liar feature of the situation on the West ‘shde i the absence of strikers from the scene. Cars were running all right at 10:30 am.on the Sixth —— and way lines, with no signs of a disturbance. There is nothing doing on the Eighth and Ninth Avenue — 4 oron the Belt line at 10th avenue. It is not able that any of these three roads will try te run cars to-day. —o—___ SENSATION AT TOPEKA. The Assistant Secretary of State Caught in an Attempt at Blackmail. Topeka, Kas., Feb. 1.—Wm. T. Cavanaugh, for the last six years assistant secretary of state, was arrested yesterday on @ warrant charging him with blackmail, Last Monday State Printer Baker received a letter contain- ing a copy of a bill cutting down the fees of the state printer about 25 percent. Accom- ying the bill wasa note saying that unlecs er inclosed $600 in an envelope addressed to~John Baltimore. city post-office,” the bill would be introduced in the legislature. Baker senta decoy letter, which was called for by a messenger from the state-house, who was im- mediately taken into custody, and said be had been directed by Cavanaugh to get the letter. Cavanaugh admitted sending the letter, and was at once arrested, but a will not be had until Monday. The caused a great sensation here, Cavanafgh being one of the prominent politicians of the state. DIED BY HIS OWN HAND. Crown Prince Rudolph Killed Himself by a Revolver Shot. coming prime minister. Should Lord Harting- ton accept the position Lord Salisbury will re- tain the office of minister for foreign affairs. The Journal says that the Right Hon. W. H. Smith, government leader in the house of com- mons, will be elevated to the peerage. — A Chinese Court in Denver. IT OVERRULES A DECISION OF AN AMERICAN COURT AND AMUSING COMPLICATIONS FOLLOW. Viexxa, Feb. 1.—It is officially announced that Crown Prince Rudolph committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. The weapom used was a revolver. The Wiener Zeitung says: “Prof. Wiederhofer, which must have cuused instant death. The revolver, with one cham- a ber discharged, was found on the bedside close Dexver. Feb. 1.—Ah Loy obtained a judg- rs ment of 69 gun Boo Hon’ Chang nee | neha eo se dnd rine, Te pox tice Palmer's court last Tuesday. The defend- ant was not satisfied end brought the case before the celestial court in Chinatown, which is in session nearly every night. There Jus- tice Palmer's wage Ye igus of nervous excitement, and therefore the Wi Zeitung says, the view that the shooting was the result temporary mental must be adhered to. Some time previous to his death the crown of head- Aches, which were. aitripuved” to an injury to the head which he sustained bya fall e 4 LETTER TO HIS MOTHER. ‘Vrewxa, Feb. 1.—The only letter left by the