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, Cor Is Cur - However it may be effected: but unjust prejudice often Prevents people from trying a ‘proprietary metiicine," ‘Until other remedies prove unavailing. J. H. Ritchie, Cominission Agent, Kingston. Aus- tralia, writes: “For years a comfirmed skeptic as to the meritsof Proprietary medicine, Twas at last converted by the ‘ee of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. For months a bottle of this medicine, of which I had come into possession through the kindness of a friend, remained unopene! im ‘my closet, tl one nicht I was seized with a violent old, accompanied by a racking cough. Having none & my woual remedies at hand I thought of the Cherry Pectoral and determined to give it atrial. The result ‘was truly magical. Relief caine almost instantiy. and After repeating the dose, certainiy mot more than half ‘Sdozen times, I found myself thoroughiy cured. Sub- sequently my daughter was cured of « severe cough by the useof the Cherry Pectoral. Irecommend this Preparation to all sufferers from throst and lung troubles.” For croup, whooping cous, bronchitis, asthma and comsumption the best remedy is AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL, ‘Prepared by Dr. J. C, AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass. ‘Sold by all Draguists. Price, #1; six bottles, $5. Scorrs Excistox OF PURE COD LIVER OIL AND HYPOPHOSPHITES. ALMOST AS PALATABLE AS MILK. So disenised that it can be taken, digested and of the oil with the Lypophosphites is much more REMABKABLE 48 A FLESH PRODUCER. PERSONS GAIN RAPIDLY WHILE TAKING IT. SCOTT'S EMULSION is acknowledged by physi- | Gians to be the Finest and Best preparation in the world for the relief and cure of CONSUMPTION, SCROFULA, GENERAL DEBILITY, WASTING DISEASES, EMACIATION, COLDS AND CHRONIC covGHS. The great remedy for consumption and Wasting in Children. oc Sold by ail Druggists. N HOFF'S MALT EXTRACT. 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Loxpox, Jan. 6.—In an interview yesterday Sir Charles Tupper, the Canadian commis- sioner, said he did not believe that the naval forces of the United States were being placed im readiness to attack the vessels of foreign nations. He inclined to the belief that. the utterance of the American government on the Behring sea question might have been cire lated for ‘tion purposes. The St James Gusetle in roferring to the Behring sea imbroglio says it accepts the official denial, but asks why is the navy of the United States being massed in the waters of the Pacific ocean unless it is intended to make of Behring sea a mare claussum. The Gazette adds that officers of the American navy do not act m rumors published in the New York -alit or the Pall Mall Gazette, The Sail Mail Gazedie sa: ir. Blaine obvi- ously means to try more ‘bounce’ for the sake of making political capital. We are convinced, however, that the Americans will not support Mr. Blaine. It is imperative to arbitrate the matters in dispute.” ‘The (lode says that it attributes the'friction to Mr. Blaine’s spread eagleism, and it is of the inion that in view of a possible, though un- Tikely, American displayiof force in Behring sea, Great Britain ought instantly to strengthen her Pacific squadrons. The Globe also advocates the settioment of all the matters in dispute by means of arbitration. CONSIDERING SECRETARY BLAINE’S DISPATCH. ‘The Press Association of this city announces that Lord Salisbury is engaged in the con- sideration of the forty-page dispatch received from Mr. Blaine December 30, the latest dis- patch received from Washington. Tt does not contain a detinite acceptance of Lord Sualisbury's proposals for arbitration on | the main question--that of the right of the Lritixn sealers to catch seals m Bebring sea. ‘The Press Association says that Mr. Blaine dis- cusses only the subsidiiry point, arbitration, ‘on the time of closing the sealing. The Press Association adds that Mr. Blaine has not replied to Sir Julian Pauncefote of June last, in which the latter says that her majesty's government must hold the govern- ment of the United States responsible for the consequence of the trouble with the British vessels contrary to the principle of in- ternational law. The Press Association also states that no preparations have been made to. | augment the British fleet in the North Pacific | ocean, as such a statement would be regarded as a menace. eae GOVERNOR HILL'S VIEWS. | New York’s Executive Sends His Message to the Legislature. Axnasy, Jan. 6—The assembly was called to order at 11 o'clock this morning and immedi- ately elected its officers. For the first time in | many years the democrats controlled the body. liam F. Sheehan was elected speaker, receiv- ing sixty-six votes against fifty-six cast for Milo M. Acker, the candidate of the republicans. Mr. Sheehan briefly addressed the assembly, after which the minor officers were elected in accordance with the program. The governor's message was then received and read. GOV. HILL'S RECOMMENDATIONS. In his annual message Gov. Hill recom- mends an enumeration of the inhabitants of the state for the purpose of a reapportionment of the senate and assembly districts, a just and reasonable excise law, and submis to the people of the prohibition amendment by two THE LABOR QUESTION. In the interests of labor the governor says: “During the labor difficulties arising out of the strike of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company last summer there were developed two defects or omissions in the statutes of our state, to which the careful at- tention of the legislature is directed—one relat- ‘ing to the arbitration of labor disputes and ae oe employment of pri- | Dany, vate detectives. theory of the statute creating the board of arbitration and media- tion seems to be that the state simply creates a standing tribunal to which the parties to a labor controversy are voluntarily to submit their differences for amicable adjustment; but no method of compelling such submission is provided. This is probably all that can be accomplished by legislation to facilitate the arbitration of such controversies as be- tween individuals, but corporations are the creatures of the law and their management and actions, as well as the conduct and relations of their employes can, to. large extent, be regn- lated by statute and the enforcement arbitration practically controlled thereby. The governor suggests the advisability of a modification of existing laws which allowed the employment of “Pinkerton detectives” by corporations or individuals during the labor strikes. The m protested against the passage of the elections bill now pending in Coi “which is destined to extend federal con! over congressional elections,” and concludes as follows: “I urge the legislature, by resolution or otherwise, as may seem best, to express so em- batically it condenmation of the proj fegislation that the united voice of ‘New representatives in Congress may be avert from the state and the country the evil effect of so unwise a law.” rao EELS WHAT GOV. BIGGS SAYS. He Opposes the Elections Bill and Favors an Australian Ballot. Doven, Dzt., Jan. 6.—The message of Gov. Biggs to the legisiature, read at the opening session of that body today, opens with an in- junetion to the general assembly to be circum- spect and deliberate and closed with a denun- ciation of the elections bill and a declaration that it becomes the duty of the legislature, as well as the governor, to protest against the pas- ‘of the law. ‘The increase of private legis. lation is noted with disapproval, and expecially the large increase of late in divorce applications. ‘The governor says it is the duty of the legis- lature to resubmit to the people the Gusstion of calling a constitutional convention. ‘The growth of bribery at elections is denounced and some- thing akin to the Australian ballot recom- mended. THE SECOND CONFERENCE. ‘Messrs. Parnell and O’Brien Set Out for Loxpox, Jan. 6.—Mr. Parnell and his private secretary, Mr. Campbell, M.P., Mr. Timothy Harrington, M.P., and Mr. Vincent Scully, the defeated candidate for parliament from North Kilkenny, left this morning for Folkstone en | Kio route for Boulogne. too far to Healy, with Barry and J. F. Xavier O'Brien were : with Wm. O’Brien in is it of the interview. i PARNELL AT BOULOGNE. ‘The Irish Leader in Conference With William O'Brien. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star. SEVERAL GUBERNATORIAL MESSAGES, | ferortel arming Parnell and O’Brien Hold Another | cruisers. ‘ork’s | Chi to Bilect of the Statement Issued by the Lon- don Foreign Office. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star. Loxvor, Jan. 6.—The official statement sent out by the war office with regard to the Behring — THE OUTLOOK IN MASSACHUSETTS. Democrats Hoping to Make an Alliance With the Farmer Legislators. Srarsorrexy, Mass., Jan. 6.—After a short, sharp fight the democratic state central com- mittee last night re-elected Delos B. Phelps permanent chairman. Three Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association representatives in the legis- lature held a conference last night. At its con- clusion they would sim will prob- ably “Ktand’ together” it understood that the democrats, with the hope of corralling their {otee, ill invite the F.M.B.A. men to join them Al of ni ht Chairman Partridge declared that some- | Pose. thin from ing must be done to save republicans defeat. Several members suggested that the wisest plan seemed to be not the clection of United States Senator, but in of" the — house; to one of the nominate interests. Gen. Martin, ex-chairman ‘of the republican state ching: Seo ground Intinased Anather eon jt pe qnother con” forente will fe bela scocccry Snel GOV. BEAVER’S MESSAGE. He Favors the Australian System of Voting— Codifying Coal Laws. Hannissvno, Pa., Jan. 6.—Gov. Beaver sent his message to the Pennsylvania legislature to- day. Among other things he recommends the Australian ballot system. The pasage of such & bill as will secure to cach voter of the com- monwealth absolute independence and safety, freedom from every form of dictation in cast- ing his ballot and absolute certainty as to its ing counted as cast is recommended. He recommends the organization of s com- mission to, supervise the part which Pennsyl- hhali take in the Chieago exposition. ‘he governor recommends the appointment of a comission to «ystematize the laws relat- ing to the mining of bituminous coal, and the appointment by the governor of two or more commissioners to confer with those appointed by other states for the purpose of ‘promoting uniformity of the legidation in the Uni States, as providedsby statute by the state of New York. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. lowh th ing and cl ‘The following are the opening a sane Ptah the New York Stock Market, wire to Corson and Siaeartuey 1410 Pee only in | dated Sere a OL eee Cg Ne _ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON; ‘The Message Hesulting tn the Forsythe In- ‘vestigation. to Gen Miles. He says in conclusion: “Give my thanks to the brave seventh cavalry for its splendid conduct.” field dated 1: “Ye january 1: “Your telegram to the seventh cavalry is received, action of ling i E 3 rl 3 E it 1 i & BH aa a ost bands that would prevent into the settlement and is unfounded, and directs that you cause an immediate inquiry to be made and report the result to. the de nt. If there was any unsoldierly conduct you will relieve the responsible offi- troops there cer and so use the engaged as to avoid its repetition.’ I wish to add to the president's suggestion the hope, which I still entertain in spite of the unfortunate accidents which bave occurred, that you may be able, by convincing the Indians that the peepones of the | begi: army are not hostile to them, but on the con- trary are friendly and dictated by a desire to secure em future peace an Ir ity, obtain their surrender without Mfardber soe iy ‘The following was received from Gen. Miles dated January 3. ‘The directions of the Pres- ident and yourself is just the ection I had anticipated and taken’ nearly all of | sixth and ninth cavalry and second and seventeenth infantry, with one hundred Indian scouts, are Praeticlly on threo sides of them along Beaver hite River and Porcupine, with Gen, Brooke in command, this may’ hold them in cheek. Iam in close communication with them and have informed them the only safe road is pie toward the agency, and about half are anxious to. te come in. The others are makin rate ~ efforts to keep all at war. I consider it very cB important that the five officers that I recor Gi mended be placed in charge of the five anen oy Please inform me if this is approved or disap- ce proved. I have a very great amount of inform- Bi ation concerning the conspiracy. It involved Bei S | the wild tribes in the Indien toneiiorye Biting ‘Do. \e wil in the Indian territory. Sitting Erie. Bull would have been the head, and the move fa was to be made in the spring. ‘They expected He to strike west to where the ghost delusion 3 P.M. ge mim, 6 Ten. C. 2% Union Wabash ‘Washington Stock Excl Sales—Regular call —18 o'clock m,: $500 at 120. Gas, 40 at 403; 10 at 4%." U. 8. Electric Light, 10 at 137. ‘Government Bends—C. B. 438, 1891, Femutered, 10834 bid. _U. 8. 4398, 1891, coupon, 1034 bid. U.S. 4s, registered, 190%, 121 Did, 1224 asked. U. 8 4a, coupon, 1907, 121 bid, 1224 asked. ict of Columbia Bonds—Per tmp. és, 1891, gold, 100 bid, — asked. Per imp. 78, 1891, cur Fency, 10034 bid. — aaked. | Market stock, 7s,” 1908 currency, 10134 bid. 20-yeur fund,6s, 1892,gold, 1013 bid. 20-year fund, 8, 1599, gold, 106 bid, — asked. stock, 78, 133 asked. Vater 1901, currency, 129 bid, 20-year fund, 68, gold, 1902, 114 bid. Water stock, 7s, currency, 198, 133 bid, 140 asked. 3.658, 1924, riflscellancous Honds—Washington and Georgo- Miscellaneous y town Railroad, 10-40, 68, 100 bid, 105 asked. Wash- ington and Georgetown Railroad Convertible 68, 112 bid, 118 asked. MasonicHall Association, Se, 1998, 1083¢ bid. Washington Market Company, Ist mort- gage 68, 108 bid, 113 asked. Washington Market Com- . imp. 68, — bid, 117 asked. American Security and Trust Company Se, 108 asked. Washington Light Infantry ist mortgage,6s, 1904, 94 bid. Washington I 2d, 78, 1904, 95 bid, 101 asked. Wash- Pekington and Soldiers’ Hi 5614 bid, 0 aaked. Georgetown and Did. 55 asked. 420 | President were Insurance Stocks — Firemen’s, 46 bid, 53 asked. Franklin. 0 bid. Metropolitan, st bid. National Union, 17 bid, Arlington, 165 bid, 175 asked. Corcoran, 63 bid. Columbia, 14% bid, 16 asked. German-American, 165 bid. mac, 85 People's, 6 bid, x aaked. ‘Cincoln, “6 bids 83 e's, 6 incoln, 8% ed. Commercial, 4 bid, 43¢ asked. Estate Title, 120 olumbla Tithe, "6 Did, 6% asked. Gas and Electric Light Stocks—" Gas, 140 bid, 40% asked. “Georgetown Gas, 48bid. U.S. Electric Light, *135 bid, 145 ‘Telephone Stocks—Pennsylvania, 9 bid, 35 asked. e831 \d Potomac, G4 bid, 73 asked. Ameri- ‘Bociooxs, Jan. 6.—Mr. Parnell reached here Note—The stock of the Washit ‘Trust is now quoted on a basis of —_.-. Loan ana (00 per share. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Jan. 6—Cotton ti Flour quiet and easier- ‘wheat patent, 5.0085. do, 5.2085.405 Go. do.” straight, bas is do. ho. extra, C0eeen, ‘Wheat—southern quiet; Ful Fingedtye: January. Taste: May Gofn-ebuthern qutet: Wnive: ‘Mi Sead 2, 6h reatern easy: ose. should x loose shoulders 5%, long clear 6, clear Tib. sides pickled shoulders, ,auear-cured smoked a : lard, aned, ys aor Butter artn—ereamery tad 23, 00. to ¢ 148 >, Sass; Tolls, ine, 17ai8: do. ‘fair to good, = ice house, Come originated, Nevada.” Gen. Miles’ reply is dated January 5. He says: ‘In accordarice with your telegram and President's order I have detailed a board formity with President's directions and does he direct that it constitute a court of inquiry with Power to take testimony under oath? Col. Forsythe’s command consisted of twenty-six officers and 460 men. Eighty-two Indians and sixty women and children were buried on or near the ground. 1 have relieved Col. For- i acaimneeaintend eas rte saareea reply to this was sent today: “ to Tam directed by ‘inform you that it your telegram of yesterday the Secretary of War to was not the intention of airy, nor to time, in the ‘midst of the campaign, any further inquiry than you could yourself make witout the necessity of a count; urpose being simply to de- fermibe wistic’ "any S@loer'? hed bors so far direlict in duty as to make it necessary to relieve him from command; such result to follow upon the in- quiry which you were expected to cause to be made. You were expected first to in- quire into the facts and event of its being disclosed _ that there had been unsoldierly conduct to relieve the responsible officer. ‘The directions of the suggested by your of the ist instant to me.” MR. STEWART’S FLANK MOVEMENT. How the Elections Bill Was Sidetracked Yesterday. The surprise of the session was perpetrated in the Senate yesterday by the success of a 45] quickly executed movement to put aside the elections bill. Eight republican Senators com- bined with the democrats to defeat the elections bill. The conduct of the Idaho Senators— Shoup and McConnell—contributed greatly to the surprise. ‘These latter Senators were depended upon to make the passage of the elections bill a certainty, one of the apologies for delaying decisive action being the absence of the unelected representatives of Idaho. Senator Stewart was the prime mover in the thoroughly successful revolt. Not more than two or three other republicans knew what was going to happen, but all the democrate were by no means in the dark. A keen observer might have noticed a deal of activity on democratic side of the chamber, and one versed in the ways of the Senate might easily have imagined that pairs bei F | ssemaar whieh veo ao eel es pennies, tentatious. Another fortunate circumstance, #0 far as the advocates of silver and the oppo. nents of the ~ "were concerned, was the calling to “ _uair of Senator Harris. It was past President's lunch time when the debate on the Ai ‘arris | Department from Gen. roposition that amounts to The vote, as announced in yesterday's ‘was thirty-five to twenty-nine, and the Heans who mado a alcrity possible were Ben- ators Jones (Nevada), McConnell, Shoup, Stan- fords Bioware Teller and Welostt, The financial bill is now on top and it will remain the unfinished business of the Senate until it is finally disposed of. ORGANIZING THE JURIES. Preparing for the January Terms of the (Criminal and Circuit Courts. In the Criminal Court Judge Hagner con- 8r ab er- | vened the January term this morning. The h| among army officers as “Tony.” lent | & oa WT Ry A POSSIBLE SURRENDER. Important From ‘Gen. Miles to the Wer Deparunent™ FIVE WARRIORS COME IN TO LEARN WHAT THET ‘MAY EXPECT IN CASE THEY REMAIN HOSTILE— COMMENTS ON COL. FORSTTHE’S CASE—BATIONS ‘TO THE SIOUX. A portion of a telegram that was received at army headquarters this from Gen. ‘Miles, dated at the Pine Ridge agency last night, is as follows: “In answer to s communication that Isent to the hostilecomp yesterday saying ‘that five men could come in and learn what I ex- pected them to do, the following named men came in: Big Road, He Dog, Little Hawk, Jack Red Cloud and High Hawk. The first three surrendered to me on the Yellowstone in 1877. ‘The prospects are at present favorable that the whole camp may surrender, but I do not wish to anticipate. There are no changes in the cno- dition of troops.” to The itten of this epee ree in such a way as to show that latter it was followed by some Sinremge menses chemin aie = : No cent el ones the the entire various other war with him meeting at 110 o'clock. ‘THR FORSYTHE CASE. The Forsythe case has caused even a greater disturbance than was at first anticipated. The order of the President relieving him from his command—it is no 1 mented upon in all quarters. The officers of the navy are beginning to talk of the prinei involved, for, as they say, this means a vio tion of the very theories of a successful mili- ‘stem. ive your officers a feeling of self- ty,” said one of them this “or you will never have anything but e main point in issue, and the con- versations that are to be heard on every side about the matter revolve about this idea. GEN. MILES FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS. There is a growing belief that Gen. Miles | bill followed his instructioas in the case of Col. Forsythe against his will, for those who know him are confident that he is too much of a soldier not to realize the demoralizing results of suspending an officer from his command in the very face of an enemy. There was a very significant sentence in yes- terday’s press di es from the west, to the effect that Gen. has been constantly ad- monished by the administration ever since the innit of the trouble to prevent bloodshed if in any way possible. ‘This would indicate that there has been » great deal of ressure brought to bear on the administration yy the humanitarian party that always appears in such campaign. FORSYTHE’S VINDICATION NOT DOUBTED. Few army officers have any fear as to Col. Forsythe's vindication in this matter. His ‘magnificent record as a soldier, his five brevets for [ mapeer' and meritorious services during the war and his general reputation as an officer and a gentleman are sufficient elements to in- dicate that he knew perfectly well what he was doing in the fight at Wounded Knee. A ote yey tela ate being brought out by his relief concerning this fight that will make his case an easy one, particu- larly before a military tribunal. One of these is that in the skirmish the Indian women and many of the children rode about like the men, Aighting like fiends, and, to use the expression of an eye-witness, “Pumped their Winchesters at the troops right and left.” The killing of such people, while not exactl; praised by the army people on duty here, is not particularly deplored, and the action of Col. Forsythe’s men receives more com! tions than condemnations. WHO COL. FORSYTHE 18. The “Col. Forsythe” in question is Col. Jas. W. Forsythe, seventh cavalry, familiarly known How this nick name was given to him is somewhat of a mystery. He is not the Col. Forsythe who was court-martialed and retired a short time No suspicion has ever rested on him until present time. CHARACTER OF GEN. MILES’ TELEGRAMS. The news that comes from Gen. Miles to the authorities here is seldom of a startling char- acter and, indeed, scarcely deserves the name of news, since his telegrams are usually merel oficial repetitions of facts already tel east over the press wires. He sends one dispatch yy, customarily at night, which is recei here in the morning. ‘Tho dispatches come addressed to thecommanding general of the army, who communicates them at once to the Secretary. ‘The latter then takes them over to the White House and shows them to the . They are given to the press by the tant ral on <7 at army’ beadgeariem Gen, Views In some cases but a portion f @ dispatch is furnished and at other times the telegram is pot shown, buta summary is given by either Gen. Vincent or Gen. Schofield. The repli that go to Gen. Miles from municated to the press. DISTRIBUTION OF RATIONS. Indian Commissioner Morgan today sent to the President a statement in regard to the dis- tribution of rations to the Sioux Indians. He gives a history of the relations between the government und the Sioux Indians, the various ties and the agreement’ in the treaty of 1877 in accordanc~ with which rations are now given to the Indians. He gives a full account of the amount thus dis tributed, of the recent reduction in_ quantity and the reasons for this reduction. He shows from the records the exact uted and how they were distributed. In » previous communication Gen. Morgan sketches the history of the Sioux commission and enumerates the promises made to the In- dians by the commission. He shows that the Indians who signed the it did so with the understanding that the government would ¢o certain things. Congress was asked to make iese promises good, and as Gen. Morgan shows it failed to do so. It is understood that the President will send both communications to Congress accompanied by special message. BEFORE THE CABINET. The Cabinet considered the Indian question, especially with reference to Gen. Miles’ propo- sition torelieve Indian agents of the charge of the agencies near the scene of the troubles and re- pice them with officers of the army, Beoreter joble, as has been stated, is earnestly o to such a plan and its accomplishment spose fore a matter of doubt. PROBABLY THE OTHER PART OF GEN. MILES’ are never com- ‘TELEGRAM. Gen. Miles, it seems, is very urgent that the authorities here should take some action rela- tive to his recommendation that army officers be placed in cl of the Indian agencies in South Dakota. M ae veer ng War rece’ y another dispatch Miles stating that it was imperative that this should be doné at once. about the matter today he said that he had not taken any official action in re- gard to the matter, as it had not as yet been referred to him officially. He de- clined. however, to state what course he wonld pursue, but it seems to be understood hot ‘warranted bi Indian affairs by the safiteattftt D.C; TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1891. and bearing on the Indian | é When he ‘wet to the cabinet @ matter of doubt | the who started the in tion—has been com-| all. juantities distrib- | p&n! The committee also discussed the request of F. P. Smith fora bearing on the Washington and Western railroad bill, and it was decided Tits probable thet tae rallseed euScometncs Will give a hearing on the subject. ‘NO MORE HEARINGS BY FULL COMMITTER ‘The committee has body, however, has a way of slipping ‘at odd moments, and may passa number of measures before ‘TRE BOCK CREBK RAILWAY OHARTER. Mr. Turner of New York has introduced in the House the bill introduced in the Senate » few daysago by Mr. Wolcott, and in PAR, Senator Stockbridge entertained twenty- seven brother Senators and brother repub- licans at his residence last night and the result was called a caucus. Conversation was gener- ally harmonious in spite of the ings of a few hours previous. In a un that an attempt secure a vote on the silver bil of this week. AGAINST THE ELECTIONS BILL. Representative Cummings of New York pre- sented in the House today a resolution of the Manhattan Club of New York against the elec- | he tions bill. It was appropriately referred. ‘THE MISSISGIPPL LEVEES. ‘The House committee on improvement of the levees of the Mississippi river began a hearing on the subject of levees this morning and ex- amined Gen. Comstock of the Mississippi river commission. THE SHIFPIXG BILL. At a meeting of the House comimittee on mer- chant marine and fisheries today Chairman Farquhar was formally given authority to call up in the House for further consideration the Ss tcab inte eny ropatition of the objections het ‘as to obviate an; ion ‘were made to the bill when it was first called up on the d that Mr. Farquhar had not ob- tained necessary authority of his committee. THE KILLING OF SITTING BULL. The House military affairs committee today ordered a favorable report to be made on the McAdoo resolution, calling for correspondence and papers with reference to the killing of Sit- ting TO FEED THE INDIANS. The Speaker laid before the House @ communication from the Secretary of the In- terior in reference to an appropriation of $150,- 000 for the purchase of additional subsistence for the Indians. The Secretary incloses » letter from the commissioner of Indian affairs, stat- ing that owing lure of crops - out the west and decreased appropriation for certain Indian tribes, great suffering for want of food will be experienced during this winter unless aid is extended for the remaining months of the current fiscal year. ‘The tribes ing to the government for help, the commis- sioner says, are principally the Yankton _Siou: of South Dakota, the Arickarees, ‘Gros Ventres and Mandans at Fort Berhold ageney, N.D.; the Northern Arapahoes of Wyoming and the Sis- seton and Devil’s Lake Indians. There was received in the House yesterday a letter from the Secretary of the Navy sub- mitting an estimate ‘appropriation of in connection with the abandonment of the old and the equipment of the new naval observatory. THE NICARAGUA CANAL. It is learned that the secret session of the Senate yesterday, held at the instance of Senator Sherman, was for the purpose of ena- bling the committee on foreign relations to make ‘The will of the late Dr. A. T. Augusta, filed today, bears date of March 9, 1877. Ho leaves his estate to Mary O. Augnste, his wife; to his sister, Mary L. Augusta, he leaves $500 and Ei if z tet reitey HE : "ie “t iH i uiy THE PRESIDENT MIGHT SIGN UXDER PROTEST. Moreover it is reported today that the Presi- dent is not unlikely to sign the bill, at the same time sending ina message indicating that his signature is given under If he agreed to do this it would be only with the expectation that the silver men show their apprecia- tion by helping to pass the force bill. Whatever is ond by the Seuste the adoption amendment will not destroy of the bill. Some features of the financial bill would be wiped out, but there would still remain the provision for the insuance of $200,000,000 two per cent bonds, the reduction of the minimum bond jt for onistic to silver Pe ee SPEAKER REED'S POSITION. The anti-silver men have expected that Mr. Reed would use ail his power as Speaker to Preventa vote on free coinage being reached in the House. It now is quite probable that they will be disappointed in this. Those who think they know Mr. Reed's position say that while he will oppose free coinage at this time will not resort to any extraordinary means being, reac! The friends of silver predict that the bill now to prevent a vote on the question under discussion will pass the Senate by the | Soral end of the week and that it wili pass the House. If these expectationsasto the time of reaching vote in the Senate are fulfilled it likely that another attempt—a further attempt— will be made to proceed again with the force Dill. The warmest advocates of this measure, however, have no expectation that it can be galvanized into new life. ‘One thing that may have an influence to pro- vent silver republicans from abandoning the democrats to their fate after the silver ques- tion is out of the way, is the fact that they will be dependent upon’ democrats to pass silver bill through the House after it reached there. SENATOR CARLISLE'S HOPE. Senator Carlisle said to a Stan reporter today that he hoped the action of the Senate yester- day would be the end of the force bill, and that be thought it would, but that he had no i plans of the republicans were. the, financial measure lasts for some tine, be force bill cannot pass. “It may however, that the republicans who are op- to silver will conclude that y cannot stop free coinage anyhow, and that they will, therefore, permit a vote to be reached speedily. A good deal that was in the bill as reported from committee will go out if the coinage amendment is adopted, and — that may shorten the debate on the measure. All ber supetcoded by the. fete coinage su] Provision, but that relating to the ime of per cent relating tonational to keep aba thatit be too late to pass the force bill when the financial matter is out of Thave no knowledge whatever of the republicans.” certain lots in Norristown, Pa., and names his | 1°, of law by the prize fighters, mentioned in Tu Stak, were continued yester- day and James Brooks and Frank Holcombe, the has | Discovered im the Act of Robbing « Grave, But They Get Of Safety. Several weeks ago the suspicions of a sum ber of prominent colored residents of George town and lot owners in the colored cemetery were aroused by reports of @ supposed deseors. tion of their burying ground by removal of the dodies from a numberof graves. It waset ‘once determined that as soon as another inter. silver-mounted casket, which was covered with ite, and, preceded by his 1 H. Corey, and Undertaker the’ residence. No. 2033 P street, about 1:90 o'clock. family and interested friends followed = church was reached at 2o'clock. While corpse was borne up the aisle by «ix young men as the active pot Rwy es J Jax Coulaa, pinpeds low tinge oe as jas. ved & on ‘The honorary were. the directers of the Gent Bank; Samuel Nor- Me