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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

VICE PRESIDENT WHEELER contemplates leav-
ing Washington in the early part of May, not to
return during the remainder Of the session.
When he leaves Judge Thurman will be elected
president nrO TEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

UERMILYA.S LADIES' SHOES.
The best in the world for the mony. All Winter
Boots will be sold at
DISCOUNT OF FIFTEEN PER CENT
for the next 80 days Also odd sizes for sale cheap
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S SHOES MADE TO
ORDER. marco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

OFF For MRxIco-Gov. Shepherd will soon
leave for Mexico to enter upon the active man
agennent of the famous Bauopiias silver mines,
which, under his energetic control, viii no
wonderful resources. Mr.. Stevens, who Is asSo-
ciated with Gov. Shepherd in the working OF tne
mines. has already started for Mexico, ana Is
many friends here win be glad to know from the
following dispatch:
RI PAso, TEXAS, March 25.-Hon. A. r. Slsep-
herd:-Here ali right Leave Friday for CHI
huahua. Road hence clear.
J.. II. STEVENS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

PROPOSED REDUCTION OF SALARIEs.-The
House committee on public expenditures dis
cussed to-day bill providing for a general re-
duction in the salaries Of government employees,
and postponed further consideration until their
next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26
Good Friday i'm wall Street.

article says: The stock and mining exchanges
are closed to-day as usual, on Good Friday.
The day not being legal holiday, however, the
banks. bankers Offices. the treasury and other
government offlceS are open. Comparatively
little business was transacted in foreign ex-
change and government bonds, and the de-
mand for money was also verv light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

>. firing GRO" absrge ten ner cent
life insurance companies -. 70 cover the
tAIa premium on crowned heads, ants.
risk OF assassination, and NJ. ROuher, who -.
as agent OF the eX-Empress Eugenie, has ap-
pned 10 the French companies, who carry heavy
risks on her life. for the remission OF this extra
charge, on the ground that she is now out OF the
range Of the king-kilierS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

WANTED TO SPECULATE IN POSTAL CARDS.
The firm manufacturing postal cards for the
government has sent to the Post Office depart
ment letter which A. G. Gentry, of Illinois,
sent to them, proposing to buy postal cards
from the firm, If he can get them at less than
one cent each, and thus make a good thing.
The firm refused the Offer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26
TlOREST TREES OF AUSTRALIA.
EUCALYPTINE.

For Toilet use, Chapped Skin. Pimples, &c
For Cuts, Scratches, Burns, and Skin Anectlons.
For Hands roughened by household work, &C.
For Tender Feet, Soft Oorns, Bunions, &c.
For Hemorrhoids-a Invaluable Remedy.
For Mosquito Bites and Sunburn.
CLEAN AND AGREEABLE IN USE.
FOr EalR Dric
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

A REMArr.kABLE DIFFUSION. - Chief Justice
Ryan VI the Wisconsin court Of appeals, is in
pr. rect physical health, but he fmagines that
ne is hopelessly ILL., and all efforts to persuade
write decision In a test case involving the
validity OF option contracts, and as it will AFFECT
the entire system of the grain trade In the state
chondriac refuses to work, and his hIother
Judges of the court of appeals are relr. Giant to
take the matter out of his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

nLD WINE AND OLD FRIENDS ARE
SAnown as the best. is JUSTHS old stand
sSlo SECOND IlL HAND C5oTHfNG can be sold at re:
stand, No. 6l9 ST.. between 6th and 7ti1 sts n VI
or Branch Store, No 408 9Th St between D and K
to. mar0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

SALE OF TRoTTERs.-The combination sale OF
trotting horses was Concluded In New York on
of fCT $s5,S30 an average Of S393.7 per head.
The best figure realized was for Amy, mare,
foaled in 1865, by Volunteer, bought by Charles
Carleton, OF chicago for s. 800. Maggie Duroc,
foaled In 1874 brought 81 ,215.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

WORCESTERSHIRE President sent the follow
ing nominations to the Senate yesterday: Jacob
Kaufman, Of Iowa, to be agent for the Indians
of Fort Berthold agency, in Dakota; Arthur L.
Thomas, of Utah, to be supervisor Of census for
district of Utah Territory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

THE WAsHBURN-DoNNELLY CAsE.-The House
committee on elections to-day again lodged a
vote on the Washburn- Donnelly contest owing
to the absence of Chairman Springer. The
committee now threaten to take vote on next
Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

NAVAL ORDERs.-Chief Engineer W. S. Smith
from duty connected with the examining board
at Washington, and ordered to special duty at
Washington. Assistant Engineer L. Wooster
relieving Passed Assistant Engineer J. Fl. Perry,
ordered to the Powhatan. Passed Assistant
Engineer II. B. Hine from the Powhatan, and
ordered to duty connected with the examining
board, Washington, ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

Give special attention to
REMOpELING AND MoDERNIZING DEFEC-
TIVE PLUMBING
in city residences. Also, manufacture SLATE
MANTEIS and sell FURNACES, RANGES,
CRATES, FIRE PLACE STOVES. English TILE
and BRASS GOODS. DR.. Colbouh's Porous Evap-
orator is the only good thing in that line, and We
own the patent for manufacturing. dec1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

SEEKING OFFICE IN THE JAWS OF DEATH.-Not
one or the forty-four applicants for the judge
ship in Kentucky seems deferred in pressing
his application by the knowledge that both Of
the two last incumbents of the Office died very
suddenly. The last judge had held the Office
only about year. One of the applicants as
soon as the telegram came announcing the
death OF the last incumbent, rushed to hotel
here at midnight snd reused up a Kentucky
member Of Congress to ask what steps he should
take to secure the appointment for himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26
NEW york NOTES.

sHGtOLy 0n tne striking Piano MAX ei
NEW YORK March &c -Steinways have nd
yleioeo partially 10 the strikers demand, a,
the men are expected to return 10 work tn N
at an advance OF ten per cent on former wages
Hale and Weber are now the only firms M
hold out.
An Alleged Illegal Sewer Assess.
ment.
Investigation OF an alleged Illegal sewer asses,s
ment in Brooklyn has brought report from the
referee that OF total assessment OF ss61 1921 for
the Central Avenue sewer, completed In 1873
$195, OCT was fraudulent. Among the items are
one of Sc. 600 to q contractor who did nothing,
and $5l, ,I24 for engineering and inspection, for
which no proof OF any kind can be produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
- ATTENTION INDIANIANs:-A meeting
Eg Of indiapiaps wia be held at the Rooms ms, OF
The Congressional Committee 1917 st.
DAY EVENING. at N O'clock Consl'uIlohai
aTsndmen's 10 be %% H. eSS.ss. Sec pro tenn
0-,s NATIONOL MEDICAL COLLEGE.-The
T summer course of lectures will begin Oh
hg. Is # afGURgba9s ffR ana and SAT- S8P
ERPAHsk kS Il eaes n sfs B Dean. 2s 18th st mr2s
- NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Rfh11hDING hIlDpING Association on what is known AZ
" Wilson's Nil Hal, southwest cor Of Penn:ylysna
18th inst, at ~ O'clock large majority of those
who were connected with the Harmony Building
Association, which ran 30 successfully. and closed
ciaion.
selves with an Association of the character named
should attend this meeting -, ~ ,,,,,,
mar263t Focmany subscribers.
0~ NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION ON
V0S CAPITOL HILL..-A Building Association,
members Of German American Building Associa
tion, No. 2. Persons desiring STOCK will find
snbscrpWiS%E Lists At The + Fl oXng VII Pssss Sc
b. BUTTNER, cor: 9Th and D SITS. ne.
j. sEEPgpGGHH APplGH No No. sa Pa s.h ave ss NV
A. FELDvOSS, No. 621 Pa. ave. e.
@. W. PRATT. No. 211 18th st. ne.
Nv. GfLhER. MILE s.i No.si4 ss i East Capitol ST.
J. NJ. ToENSE, No: 621 New York ave.
2. KaTEfMSN kaTPE IA: 5os Se 6 st is PIX TX st.
PVIERBUCHEN, cor Sth and D sts.n.e
J. ". WEBER, Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

LONDON, March 26.-The Paris correspondent
their way to propagandism in Paris by conven-
ing meetings In the artisan quarters The
meetings are technically private, admission
being by ticket. M NJ. Robert Mitchell, Lengle
ana Cuneodornao BonapartiSt members of the
chamber of deputies, addressed a meeting at
Belleville department of the Seine on the 24th
inst. Their chief topic was the heaviness Of
taxation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

THE CONSTELLATION will probably sail from
New York tomorrow. Secretary Thompson has
directed that she proceed to Kingstown, turn
over her cargo to the Herald relief committee
and return jmmediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

THE PRESIDENT and Secretaries Eyarts ant
Ramsey will leave next Monday for New York
to attend the exhibition of the Academy Of De
sign. They will return Tuesday afternoon o.
Wednesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26

CAPT. JoUETTs NOMINATION REJEcTED.-The
executive session of the Senate yesterday was
wholly occupied by the case of Capt. James E.
Jouett, nominated for promotion to the grade of
commodore in the navy. Although reported
favorably, in view OF his conspicuous services
by majority OF the committee on naval affairs
it met with determined opposition, as 1t involved
his advancement sixteen numbers The opposi-
ton was led by Senator Mcpherson, chairman
OF the committee, and was finally rejected by 26
nomination were Senators Williams, Beck,
Whyte and Hamlin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
n,smarc,,,s Res,cnat,on Declined

LONDON, April 9.-Rcgarding Prince Bis
marck's resignation, the Berlin correspondent
of the Times says: "Tho Emperor William has
replied to the request OF Prince Bismarck
precisely rs was expected, and with prompt
ness which precludes the idea of much reilec.
tion. On Tuesday afternoon the Princes pc
tition was presented aud an answer was re-
turned on tho following day Prince Bismarck
kent his own counsel up to the last moment,
and even took pains to conceal his intentions
from his own family until the public should
become aware of the event.
"On Saturday the meeting and vote of the
Federal Council had taken place, while on
Sunday and Monday, respectively, tho Cham
cellor sent for aud seriously demonstrated with
certain high officials who had ventured to act
much too Independently in the matter.
BY Tuesday his mind was made up, aud,
drawing up his petition to the Emperor, he
dispatched it by his trusted secretary in the
Foreign Office.
"Somi.oilical communications complain of
the very lax attendance of tho small States
in the Federal Council and OF the evils result
ing from the system Of voting by proxies, but
these are surely more apparent than real, for
no member mtrusted with the votes Of one
or moro of his fellows can possibly use them
in manner not prescribed, aud when any
State has assumed decided attitude on any
particular question one would think it were n
matter of comparatively triling importance,
whether it delivered its decision itself or
secured tho services of substitute to do the
same for it. Prince Bismarck, however, is
not of this opinion, aud the reason is that he
probably thinks that the indirect and vica,
ri0us system of voting in the Federal Council
conlcrs upon the members Of that body ample
opportunity tor perfect boldncss aud inlo-
pcndenco Of action. Tho main thing, in the
eyes of the Chancellor Is the danger Of Prus-
sa Bavaria and saxony being outyoted by all
the other petty States, and to devise some
means of obvnting this contingency must ox-
ercise the ingenuity of His Highness Mean
while until the Prince comes forward with
some definite scheme, 1t would be idle to specu.
late ON tho various ways in which this might
| be done"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
Irish National Land League.

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of presi-
dents aud commanders of Irish societies Of
the District of Columbia was hold last night 70
completc arrangements for holding mass
meeting at Lincoln Hall on Monday evening,
the l0th instant for the purpose of enabling
the citizens Of the District, who are of Irish
nativity or descent an opportunity to hear
the objects and methods of tho National Land
Leagues OF Ireland explained. II Is under.
stood that large number of the Irish and
kindred societies here will attend the meeting
Ia full regalia, and that all Of them are en-
thusiastic in their approval OF tho movement
of tho Irish National Land League for tho
ameioraton Of the condition of tho people Of
Ireland by the proposed reforms of the land
laws, as suggested by John Bright and other
eminent British statesmen. Those reforms,
the public well remember, were ably set forth
by Mr.. Paruoll In his address to the House
of Representatives aud as tho objects
aud methods Of the League appear to
be lust, moderate and ominently appropriate
TO tho peculiar situation Of the Irish people,
thcre eau be no doubt that the League will be
heartily indorsed aud supported by all lovers
of Justice aud fair play to Ireland in this Dis
trict. 1t is understood that many prominent
md eloquent gentleman, including Senators
and Members Of Congress, viii address tbs
meetings on subjects appropriate to tho object
for which il is called; aud altogether it bids
fair TO be one Of the largest and most Import.
ant meetings ever held by our Irish fellow
citizens ia this District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
A Third Democratic Consultation.

The Democratic Senators held third caucus
yesterday over the Spollord Kellogg dilemma,
and being still unable to agree adjourned TO
Monday morning. Senators salisbury, HILL
of Georgia; Jonas, Vest and Vance favored
pushing the thing through regardless Of con-
sequences, while Senators Thurman aud Gar
land warmly urged a pOstp0nemcnt. Senator
Jonas was particularly emphatic, demanding
immediate action in the namo of his State. lie
reminded Senators who would dodge action
that to unseat Kellogg would cost them
votes in the North, and that not to do so would
cost thom votes in tho South, whore the
Democracy must look for its support.
He would not answer for the safety of
Louisiana to the party unless this was done.
Messrs. Salisbury, Hill and Vance insisted that
the committee hadacted on the order of tho Sem
ate q. c., the Democratic majority, and cour-
tesy to that committee demanded that its re-
port should be acted upon. 1t was evident,
although no vote was taken, that only the
| extreme Southern men favored action at this
time but although they were few in num-
ber they made up in oarncstncss and at times
| their course smucked little of bulldozing.
What tho tiual determination of the caucus
will he cannot now be irdged with safety,
although 1t is well known that large ma
jority are in favor of shirking tho rcspousi'
bility till after the November elections, real
| izing that it would be an unpopular act il
attempted at this time.
In the discussion tho proposition to stave
of WAS disguised by the speaker, who referred
| 10 the matter as II question of postponemcnt
of the consideration of the Geneva award, the
appropriation bills, etc, urging prompt action
| on these matters, AM the cOnsderut ion of the
| Louisiana matter at times when there was
nothing pressing before the Senate"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10

CHARLESTON, s. c., April 0,--The first exc
cution in this State under the new law against
arson took place at Bennettsville to-day.
Amos Wooteu, negro, was hanged about
noon for burning aud rohbing Brcedin's mills,
in Marlboro county. The execution was pri-
vate, taking place within the Jail, and thus
disappointing vast crowd who had assembled
to witness ii. Wootcn spent the morning in
religious exercises with his relatives and miu-
istcrs of his own color. He prayed fcrveuty
all the time and showed considerable trep ida
tion. lie was brought from his cell at IL M,
and mounted the scafold, praying and protest
ing his innocence. The fall did not break his
neck, and he died from stranguation. After
hanging thirty minutes ho was pronounced
dead, aud was cut down and delivered to his
relatives, who carried his remains to North
Carolina for burial The crime for which he
suffered was committed by Wooten and his
brother and another accomplce, who turned
States evidence. A jury composed of six
whites and six blacks convicted the Wootens,
ono of whom was sentenced to life imprison-
ment. The brother who was hanged to-day
is said to be the man who fired the town OF
Laurlnburg, N. c. in 1875, to crafty his re.
veuge for being cudgeled by the town marshal
and his posse Ho was native Of Newborn,
NC
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10

Tho First Comptroller of the Treasury has
decided that a draft made payable to IL man
who has been absent in parts unknown for
seven years or moro cannot be paid to his ad-
ininistrator on tho presumption that the man
is dead; that conclusive evidence of his death
must first he obtained before such payment
can be made. The Comptroller hag also rem
dered decision on r case involving the qucs-
tion whether u note given to husband and
wife survives to the wifo in the event Of the
husbands death, or to tho hcirs of his estate
The decision holds that the money, in tho
event of the death of either, goes to the sur
vivor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
WEST POINT KU KLUx.
The Board of Inquiry Engaged in
Its Work.
Tho MutiInted Cadet Examined for Two
Hours-A Plain, UnvarnIshed Tale I'm
folded-An Incident OF Filial Az
fcctiun-IGGorts to Smirch the
Witness - Revelation by
the Leather BELT.


WEst POINT, N. Y, April 9-Thc examina-
tion in the case of Whitaker commenced at
1880 q. m. Cadet Whitaker was the first
witness examined and is now telling his story.
II thus far agrees with his first statement. lIo
will probably be kept Oh the stand some time.
WEST PoTNr, N. Y, April 9.-During the
morning session OF the board Of inquiry Cadet
Whitaker was on the stand over two hours.
He first described the assault OH him, roiterat-
ing his former story minutcly, saying the men
were genteclly attired and lie could not say
whether they were citizens or disguised cadets
He said he cried loud enough for help for tho
occupants of the adjoining room to hear him
If they had been awake. The trausom over
his door was open, as was also the ventilator
over his desk. He said the men had on slippers
or were in their stochng-leot, and the largest
carried either candle or taper; he did not
even suspect who the men were. When asked
what had been his personal feelings within n
month as to the probability of his graduating,
he replied: II always felt | would get
through" He said he never had special cause
for Encouragement before this occurred. He
was asked if he had ever written any gloomy
letters to friends or Others Ho said he wrote
a gloomy letter to his mothdr about her affairs
preventing him from graduating He told her
unless he was sure she could find some way to
pay her rent he would resign. He wrote
another letter to a certain party saying If ho
could not raise that money for bis mother he
would resign, when he received letter in re-
ply rendering the money AS u loan If he would
pay it after lie graduated. lie accepted the
offer, aud the first installment came soon after,
but this WAS weeks before the outrage occurred.
An cudeavor was made to connect him lamil-
iurly with the colored boOtback of the acad-
envy, but he testified that his last visit to that
PERSONS family WAS over year ago. He tes-
titled he had no reasons to suppose that there
were prejudces in the minds of his instruc'
tors against him, and that he has n fair chance
of getting through US far as they are con
cerned, but felt that his social isolation has had
an effect on him as far rs his studies are con
ccrned. When some OF tho pieces of tho bolt
with which he had been tied were shown the
witness, it was revealed that one piece con
tanned eyelets, which none but officers con
tained, and Whitaker had never been al
officer. His counsel deemed this important
Ho also denied the ownership ofa black neck
tic found in his room
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10
The KcntncIiy LndreshIn.

Hon. j. Watson Barr, who was nominated
to tho Senate yesterday for the position of
District Judge of the state of Kentucky, to
fill the vacancy occNsoned by tho death of
Judge Hays, is native Of Louisville, hfty'one
wears of ago, and has the reputation of bong
one of the brightest lights Of the bar
of the State. He has never mingled pub
Icy in politics, but has confined himself
to his profession, IN which no has
achieved fame rs Il pure lawyer. An old-lino
Whig in ante bellum days he was during the
war an unconditional union man, and has
cast his vote for the Republican candidates for
Presidency from the early days of rebellion to
the present On tho death OF the late Judge
Ballard Judge Barr WAS the most prominent
candidate for the position he is now named
for, aud Ii was at tho last moment
that the President decided to name Judge
Hays. So pronounced was tho sentiment of
tho bar Of Kentucky In his favor that Hon,
james Speed was delegated to come here and
represent its wishes for Judge Barr,
In the canvass just closed by this nomina'
ton Mr.. Barr strenuously declined to allow his
namo to bo mention cd, and 1t was announced
yesterday that the President IN his porploXlIy
there being so many gentlemen before him
well fitted to fill the positiOn-decldod to go
back to his original intention, aud solve the
problem by nominating Judge Barr, whose So
lection will give entire satisfaction to the
legal profession aud the people throughout
the State,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10

LEEsBURG, VA, April 0.-Tho negro mur.
dercr, Samuel Robinson, was hanged hero this
morning. After eating hearty breakfast he
was brought from the Jail about o'clock and
conducted to tho scaTold. He assembled the
steps of the scatold aud was placed upon the
trap. Sheriff Caruthers adjusted the rope aud
u coored minister read chapter of the Scrip
ture. Rev. Mr.. Cannon then offered a prayer.
During the prayer the prisoner knelt with his
head upon the rail of the scaffold. The sheriff
asked Robinson If lie had anything to say.
lie answered, "No confession to make" The
sheriff sprung the trap aud the murdercrs
ucck was Immediately broken. The body was
allowed to hang nineteen minutes ard was
then cut down,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-10

Tho following statement shows the increase
In the sales of postage stamps at the principal
cities for the nine months of the present fiscal
yoar, ending March 81. us compared with the
sales for the corresponding period of the
previous fiscal year: New York, increase,
IL per cent; Boston, 10; Philadelphia
o.; Chicago, o.; ST. Louis, II; New Or
leans, il; Savannah, 10; Macon, l2; At
lanta, Ga, 45, and Richmond, Va, 12. All the
reports received show similar increased sales.
Tie amount of postage'stamps, stamped en-
velopes aud postal cards issued to postmasters
upon requsitions during the first nine
months of the present fiscal year ending
March 81, aggregate in value $23,079, ,335 50,
being an increase over the issues for the cor
responding nine months of the previous fiscal
year of $3,O16, ,O62.17, or about fourteen and
onc.third per cent. Tho greatest increase is
in the sales of postal.clrds.