Evening star., 1880-02-04

THE KELLOGG sPoFFoRD CoNrEsr.-The taking
OF testimony in the Spoford-kellogg case has
been completed and the counsel will submit
their briefs next Monday. The committee will
report their conclusions to the Senate week
alter next The majority report, signed by all
the democratic members of the committee, Will
recommend the ousting Of Kellogg and the seat
ing OF Spo1tOTd. The republicans will submit
minority report maintaining kellogg's right to
his seat.
BREAKING Up THE PROFESSIONAL JUROR" BU-
sINEss.-The House has passed the bill to pro-
hibit any person from serving on jury cOntin-
uously in United States courts for more than
three weeks, If discharged from panel mean
while. The object sought to be attained is to
break up what is known as the professional
jury system. AS all of the courts in the District
are held to be United States courts, the provi-
sions of the bill will be applicable within the
District.
THERE SEEMS TO BE A GENERAL DIsINCLINA-
TIoN on the part Of Senators to further debate
the Bayard anti-legal tender resolution.
Several democratic Senators had intended TO
speak upon the subject, but when they discovered
that the republicans did not propose to discuss
it, it was deemed wise policy to follow like
course. 1t may be that unless Mr.. Bayard,
himself, should demand vote upon 1t, that one
will never be reached but the resolution will be
allowed to Gle on the Vice Presidents table.
THE SOUTHERN UTEs, who arrived here few
days ago, had conference conducted In Span
ish, with Secretary Schuz to-day. The meeting
was private one. Ignac1o, who leads this del
egation, is fine specimen Of humanity-over
six feet high broad shouldered and very intel
ligent. He is chief OF the Indian police for the
Southern ties, and is very proud OF his posi-
tiOn.
GOOD NEWS FOR DISTRICT LABoRERs. - The
President to-day approved the Senate resolution
making an appropriation of $40, 600 for placing
in good condition the grounds west OF the Capt.
tol along the line OF the old canal
THOMAS N. BLoDGEET son Of Foster Blodgett,
formerly governor Of Georgia, is in trouble with
the Treasury department about the accounts of
bis Office. that of collector at ST. Mary'S, Ga He
is charged with taking illegal fees and with
other Irregularities
IT Is PROPOSED that Ouray shall go to the In
dian school, at Carlisle Pa, to see how the
young Indians are being trained. Ouray wants
to CO. and it is very likely that he will make the
visit
THE MoRGAN-HoRToN SHOOTING CAsE.-The
grand jury had before them to-day witnesses in
the case of Miss Lucy b. r. Horton charged
with an assault with intent to kill Mr.. John ii.
Morgan on New Year day.
PERsoNAI,-Hon. E. B. Washburne is visiting
in Boston,-with an eye it is thought. to the
boom business. August Belmont, of New
York, is at Wormley' 's.-A. W. Campbell, ESQ.,,
OF the Wheeling InteltiJeacer, is In town for a
visit of some length, accompanied by his wife,
They are staying at 906 14th street.-Hon
Montgomery Blair Is reported as saying that
Mr.. Bancroft is even prouder OF owning his new
thoroughbred, which he daily rides, than of
writing the history of the United States.-Sen-
ator Jones, of Louisiana, enjoys the distinction
Of being credited by the correspondent of a New
York paper with occupying the only residence
in Washington Illuminated by two stoop lights,
Like the mayors and ex-mayor'S houses in New
York. Mrs. Charles Astor Bristed formerly of
Washington, is now living in Rome, with her
son. Mrs. b. is prominent In the American col
ony there.--Emory Storrs, OF Chicago, and Mr..
}. 4. Duncan, prominent citizen OF VAL
lejo, California, are at the Riggs House,
Paymaster General Cutter, U. 8. n, has re-
moved from X street to his new residence, 1915
Massachusetts, avenue, opposite the Louise
Home.-There Is report that Joaquin Miller
will be married shortly to DR.. Kate Stanton
who stumped New York state for Horace Gree
ley during the presidential campaign OF 1872
Senator Johnston and William Stickney. OF
washington. were registered in New York yes
terday.-Mr. James Q. Howard, the newly ap-
pointed general appraiser In the New York Gus
tom house, was former resident of Washing
ton, where he has many friends.-It Is an
nounced In our northern exchanges that Mrs
H1cks-Lord IS soon to be the guest Of the family
OF Chief Justice Waite in this CITY,, Ff =
E"I die that may sin no more.- were the
last WORDS written nv