Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-27


CoNsclENCE.-Secretary Sherman to-day re-
ceiveu conscience contribution OF s27 from an
unknown person In New York. The money
was deposited in the Treasury on accouLt OF
conscience.
WHITE House CALLERs.-Senator Brown
Repre- sentatives Han Jones, OF Texas; General
Schoield and Public Printer Defrees called on
the President today.
MOVEMENTS or UNITED STATES NAVAL YES
sEls-The Tallapoosa arrived at the navy yard
last Saturday. The United States steamer
Yantic has returned from her trial trip and is
now AZ Norfolk. She MAZE over nine knots an
hour, Which is an improvement on her first
trial.
TIE TAIN AMONG SENAToRS.-Senator Vest.
in passing through ST. Louis, Christmas, stated
that among the Senators in Washington it IS
generally understood that NJ. Blaine Is to be
secretary OF state and c. !. Filley. OF Missouri
Postmaster General In Gariteld'S Cabinet.
CCNGREsSMAN- ELkCT BRCNM OF Pennsylvania
is reported TO have said that he VIII act with
the grPenbackers In Congress. 1t has been sup
posed that he would 20 with the republicans AS
II was by a combination against the democratic
CANDIDATE that be was elected.
GEN. WHEELER'S FRIENDS announce that he
has decided not to contest the election OF Lowe
The greenbacker from Alabama, as it was said
he would do at first. on the ground that the
number or the district was represented on tne
grtenDack tickets by figure Instead OF being
spelled out In Roman characters.
THE STATEMENT telegraphed hence that Gen.
Garfield had requested President Hayes to
make certain anti Conkltng appointments In
New York state so as to relieve him OF emblr-
raSsment when he assumes The presidency is
pronounced by Gen. Gar1ields friends 10 be
untrue.
THE INTEREST on DISTRICT SECURITIES falling
due January 1st next Will be anticipated to.
morrow, the same as the United States interest.
This interest amounts to s209 200 50 on the old
1unde0 Ge9t or the District ana 81, S05 On the
water STOCK bonds
Ex-SBCRBTARY THOMPSON Will leave the city
tomorrow for New York on business connected
with the Panama canal. He will be in Wash
ington. however, 10 spend his New Year day.
MARSHAL FITZSIMAoNs, the only out-and-o out
democrat appointed TO a prominent Office dur
ing the present administration. has repeatedly
had charges OF nal. administration preferred
against him and has frequently been veStigt-
ted. Until the last investigation. which has
just been completed. Mr.. FltZsimmonS has al
ways been yindicated. 4 special agent OF the
department of Justice was sent 70 Atlanta
few days ago TO Investigate charges preferred
by certain OF his former deputies that he had
not paid them. The amount OF non payment
agent reported 20 the department that these
charges are sustained upon investigation. The
report awaits the action OF the President and
Attorney General In the meantime it IS ST tied
that no more money will be allowed Mr. FiZ-
simmons until the matter is settled.
THE ELECTORAL MESSENGERS OF all but seven
states have arrived in Washington, and delly-
er9d the electoral votes of their respective
states 10 Vice President Wheeler The dlar0ry
mes gers are from The states of South Caro-
ma hentucky; mississippi. Louisiana, AIichi-
gan iowa and colorado Returns by mail Iiagt
Dttn received from ali the states.
THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BrLI.-The bill
making appropriations for the support OF the
government Of the District OF Columbia has
been placed In the charge OF MIR CObo NJ
lHOiana, who viii remain nere during the h0ll.
day recess so as 10 have il ready 10 b. reporte
when Congress meets next week. Mr. Cobl
has had two interviews with the District COM
nisaioners touching the bill. II will probably
De report ed TO the appropriation committee in
about the SAME Shape ana for the Sape
amounts as agreed upon by the District II
Columbia committee
CADET WBITTAKER.-Et is understood that
the case OF Whitaker the coiored ci1et. who
is now Oh leave OF absence, will be finally
settled within few days. Professor Graenrr
has submitted 10 The President an0 Secretar5
0l War ali argument IN behalf or his prote2c
l.
paper that he filed In hebalr OF Whitaker bur
is based upon pra;tica,.y the same grounds. It.
Is stated that the final disposition OF Wh1ttak-r
Will De TO give him another chance at West
foiD', 10y being turned back into the class
below.
EOw The RED MEN Do Ir-At Il conference
with the Indians al the Iateri0r department
Cay or two ago Rattliag Rio. one OF The chiefs,
got Gil good story. ur was about 20 state a
proposition, when III, nv N
indian, who opposed what /, tfilllg RIO c1ntein-
,at'd uFging. The latter 1T rhe iuterlooer g.
ahead, but when he got throw n be said: Il
have always 1Ount when any one vans to
stare a ia'se proposition he Is always anxious
10 ne heal,i Dti0fc ANY one else This was a
more di-Hift0 way OF passing the lie Than a
pfacllctd liz Lhe House ~ Representatives.
Tu&EE Is APPARENTLY No TsUrH In the report
or IA difficulty between tNo /. = senator. A
STAN 1eporier nade inquiry a0OUt the matter
today "i ntIIiIb'-r Or senators and or sever |
Senate Officials. All OF them pronounced the
SJOTt a canard
TIE FL0RID. .~D KENTUCKY sgNAToRsHIrs-
Tie Florida legislature will Oh the IS h ot Janl,-
arl Lext proceed TO the election OF a SUCCESS or
TO Sci att Jones. 1t is thought that the Senator
VIII te returned beyond doubt. A lit fight
has, however been organized agair hlln
because he is mol a nailV OF the state aud
swings from no prom !Dent family. Senat' r
Jones Il haIiyc CT Ireland and went to Floriia
Ia l>55. He worked his way up. Tor time labor
lDg Al a carpenter ) bench pY the side or Siag:.
senator Beck flndS that lac is being opposed for
ft- j. ciion TO The senate on pretty much the
SAINT grounds. He IS a native or scotland. Il Il
ihr argument - being uSed against him that Ue
tas held his position long enough. and that Il
ktLtucktau TO The manor born should Succe 1
h'Hn. Represent ative Carlisle aud Judge LIND
say are SAID TO be- his most r0rmd ible compeLl-
tCrS for the SenatOrship.
KELoGGs Casa report has been in Cir
CT alton for several d3I IS TO the effect that all
idea OF calling up the RESOLUTION declaring va
Gait Senator hellogg'S seat had been abIn-
doued: that The democratic supporters OF the
resolution were satisfied IL would be defeated
and. therefore. proposed 20 let ft die bV de
fauf. 4 STAR reporter 10 day ascertained that
tbls Is not correct. The ma jority OF the Senatc
ccIunn Jee on elections ire &c ermined 20 get the
To, Ii ton up as soon after the holiday recess
rs Is practicable. and 10 have vote upon II.
1hey. evidently, do not expect TO carry it, bur
'hr'f puri ose IL 10 put every Senator on record
Oh ms qurst'oD- The democratic members OF
The Coihnit'ee Intimate the opinion that the
Ctmocfacy or the country Will visit It's diSap-
ptoYtl upon those Senators Of the partvtyho
shalt Eoe with The republicans against this
resolution.
"HE PoNCA INDIANS TO day had another in
tervi.w with Secretary SchurZ. Standing But
falo was their principal spokesman. In making
Known their wants the Indians were very
al XiOuS about SchOO-housas and educational