davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
At the White House TODAY.

THE MAN WHOSE HOTEL BILL Is GETTING TOO BIG
FOR HIM-A DELKGA1IoN OF BOYS TO SEE THE
PRES1DBET-OTHER CALLERS.
To-day being Saturday and rainy there was
not the usual crowd at the White House the
building was by no means deserted by callers,
however. There were enough, however, to keep
the President busy. There were many who
could not be seen by the President, notwlth-
standing the comparatively small number on
haLd. One man cOntlded to the doorkeeper
mat ne Just wanted to speak one word to tee
prt sident: "For Heavens sake. he continued
get me In to-day. l have been here over a
wee and my hotel bill is getting almost too
big for me-" There were present two delega-
TORS. A crowd Of small boys from to IA
years OF age, rollfcked in the ante-room until
the President received them. They were of the
boys, Garfield and Arthur" club Of this city.
The President spoke to them very kindly, and
as they ratified down the stairs after seeing
him 1t was evident that they were entirely
satisfied. They sported their bldges consp!c-
uorsly. A delegation of ministers from the
Central Pennsylvania conference called to pay
their respects. The conference Is now 10 ses-
sion at York, Pa, and the ministers came down
for little excursion. The Rev. W. H. Whar
ton was at their head. Among the callers to-
day were Senators Hoar, Logan Lamar Haw-
ley, Hale, Sawyer, Ferry and Harrison; Repre-
sentaf1ves Joyce, Anderson, George, Humph-
rey, Haskell, HOuk, Maish PettibOne Balford
and keifer, Judge Pierrepont and ex-Secretary
ScLuIZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
The Great Land SWindle.
OVER MILLION ACRES FRAUDULENTLY TRANS
FERRED-WHAT LED TO THE ARRESTS.

OVER MILLION ACRES FRAUDULENTLY TRANS
FERRED-wHAT LED TO THE ARRESTS.
TheinVest1gation which led to the exposure
of the alleged land swindle in Missouri and the
arrest Of Robert L. Lindsay at st. Louis and Of
other alleged land swindlers at Cleveland and
Pittsburg was inst1gated by letter received
by Secretary Schurz more than a year ago.
This letter stated that Lindsay, whose father
had once been In charge OF the land office at
Ironton, Mo-, had in his possession one OF two
boxes filled with United States land patents,
which were certainly genuine, although Lind
say might have obtained them by questionable
means. The Secretary secured special agent
d. P. Terrell, Of the Treasury department, to
investigate the matter, and the result of his
laborS was the arrest OF Lindsay and others.
1t is believed at the land Office that the ''ring"
have obtained fraudulent titles to more than a
million acres Of public lands. the most of
which they have sold to innocent settlers,
who, therefore, have no valid title to the land
they occupy, and office officials say that 1t
rests with the Secretary of the Interior and
the Attorney General to decide whether civil
suits shall be begun to vacate the titles to
these lands. 1t is believed that whatever is de-
teImined upon 1t will be so arranged that the
blow shall not fall too heavily upon the thou
sands of duped settlers whose undlSputed titles
10 their homes are affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
The Senate OFFICES.
WHO WILL FILL THEM,


The Senate organization having been com.
pleted, SO far as the committees are concerned,
the next step will be to ''readjust" the Offices
OF the Senate. There seems to be no doubt that
OF the elective Offices Mr.. George Gorham will
be elected Secretary, and Mr.. James R. Young
the principal executive clerk. The only three
Otner elective offices are sergeant alarms a
chief clerk and chaplain.
For the Office of sergeant at arms which by
common consent Is to be at the disposal of Sana-
TOT .Mahone, no candidate has yet been def
nltely fixed upon. First Mr. Malone suggested
Col. Manltree, OF Virginia 1t appears that
Man1tree halls from The sane section OF the
state Of Virginia as MahOne and the read1ust-
ers In the shenandoah valley, where they are
strong, demurred to the selection of Manitree
Then the name of Mr.. Riddlebarger was put
forward. is. however, member of the Vir-
g1nla state senate. and II the readusters carry
the next legislature VIII be a candidate for
senator, Hence he does not desire the sergeant
at arms place.
For the chaplaincy 1t seems to be accorded
by common consent, to Rev. DR.. Rankin, pastor
OF the congregational Church In this city.
For the Chief clerkship Senator McMtllin of
Minnesota has candidate named Johnson.
There is disposition among q number of
democratic Senators to endeavor to get their
colleagueS TO refrain from voting on the matter
OF the Senate offices, SO as to leave the Senate
without quorum, and in this way prevent any
change. There is but little hope en- tertalned
now ever, on the democratic side. that the party
can be held In solid front for any such course
Senator's Bayard. Davis and one or two others,
It is said, are adverse to any such proceeding,
1nasmuch as 1t involves only the question Of
spo1lS. II two democrats vote one way or the
other on the QUESTION OF a change Of offices. 1t
will make quorum, and the changes can then
be affected by what Senator Conkl!ng termed a
unconstitutional majority OF the Senate"
One or two offices made by appointment have
already been changed through the appointment
OF Mr.. Walter Allen as clerk to the Indian com.
mittee, and MIR. A. NJ. Soteldo to be clerk of the
committee On railroads.
afternoon to his Old position as chairman Of
tie committee on printing, reappointed Major
Bel: P6riey POore as clerk of printing records
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

TIE WHITAKER TRIAL-At the opening or
the Whitaker court martial In New York yes
terday morning, MI. Hagan. an expert In hand
writing, whose cross-examlnauon was inter-
expert to make further and more critical exam
ination OF exhibit No. q, was put upon the wit
ness stand. He stated that after very thorough
eXamip alton OF Ne q, he had become thoroughly
conyinctd that the person who wrote IL did not
write the note OF warning. EX-Gov. Chamber
lain then questioned the witness with regard to
their peculiar construction. The witness said
he found q few letters In exhibit No. 27 which
fn form ere similar to those In the note or warn
ing but not nearly enough to warrant the as
sertion that the person who wrote No. 27 wrote
also the note OF warning. The expert thought
the person who wrote the note of warning nos
sessed an entirely different habit OF handwrft-
ing than the person who wrote exhibit No. 2Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
offices and Candidates.
THE TALK TO-DAY,

The Office seeker was not numerous" to-day.
The President and his Cabinet having made up
their minds to move slow there Is not that ru sh
there was week ago.
1t is believed that change Will be made In
the head Of the Agricultural department next
week; that the name has been agreed upon, but
Is kept quiet for prudential reasons.
1t i5 stated On excellent authority that there
VIII be no change in the Office of public
printer
For the recorder of deeds and register OF Wills
places there are candidates. but they are m ak.
ing still hunt so as not to be antagonized by
the present incumbents.
The name OF VIM. E. Chandler 1t Is said Will
be sent In next week to be solicitor general OF
the DIT partment of Justice. 1t is thought, too
the vacancy on the bench Of the Court OF
Claims will be filled on Tuesday next.
IL 1t is DECIDED to have special session of
congress a successor to Minister Kasson at
Vienna will be agreed upon at once Toe
Tumor is that Minister Bingham will be trans
ferred to Vienna and some eastern man be
sent to Japan, possibly MI. John Russell
Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
After Maryland Appointments.
TUE RAIN nv wAsHJSGToN

Thursday and yesterday halt dozen delega-
tions visited Washington and called on the
President in reference to Maryland appoint.
ments. The President was afTable but nom
committaI. The delegations on Thursday were
in favor OF Col. Edwin Il. Webster, of Hartford
eo11ty dor 1f In
favor Of Jehu B. AskeW for postmaster and Gen.
Adam E. King for naval officer. There was also
a committee OF colored men to demand that
their race be considered In the distribution OF
the offices in this state. A second delegation of
colored men presented the name Of DR.. Brown,
colored, for surveyor OF the port. Mr.. C. Irving
Ditty, who has just recovered from his recent
severe Illness, is organizing raid In his own
behalf for collector Of internal revenue for this
district. j. Emory::Weatherby is also gathering
mighty force to wait on the President in his
favor for the same position. Baltimore Gazette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
An Extra Session Decided Upon.

1T WILL PROBABLY BS CALLED FOR APRIL.
The opinion seems to be now that the Presi-
dent has made up his mind to call an extra
session OF Congress, the only debatable point be-.
ing whether to call 1t in April or May. II called
In April 1t is urged the business OF the session
can be completed before the hot weather comes
on. There seems to be but little doubt that the
President will issue his proclamation on Tues.
day next, and that some day in April VIII be
the day designated. The only business which
will be transacted Will be to pass refunding
bill and appoint committees to Investigate
alleged election frauds In the south. One or the
leading opponents OF an extra session is Sec
retary RObpSOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
The Markets.

BALI 1IMORE, March l9.-virsinia sizes, de-
BAIT MORE, March is.%cStton D-S S1oa' dqll-md.
ding, lCz Flour dun but unchanged. Wheat.
eay ns na xs,eh c do s6sr
l27: No maryland, 24s; No. western winter
f se?' june hifsh 6n sanhs 4hy xSss
steany and y. low easier western loser and weak
sSnRsrn ass spS Sn5s sas e Ssrch Ia hssS ApI sss
a65x; May, 54ka5i*; steamer. 81 4i5if. oats
sc @Ied Has Pennsyva1a s'' s6 Rys Sn hshsr:
1.lsal. 10. Hay UNCHANGED. Provisions firm but
escl l8as & HaifRrms E ts sSs
l6a17. Petroleum uuchansed. Coffee quiet
kR t ordRaFy s SRsfg + iy dSs sqfat M
Freishts Hoo- tG ysrpool per steamer quiet and
busEels corn 129, 776 bushels oats. ? sss bushels
rye; 100 bushels o higments-wleat. Is. 7s2
63i. 0 bushels: corn. 335. 75O bushels -''-''
NEW YORK. March l9 Stocks firm. Money.
5a6 Exchanse.;ons. 4sgx; short, 4o3. Govern
,i SEW YORK. March l9,-Flour quiet and firm.
SEM YoEE. March Is. ii a. m.-The Stock
Market opened irregular. aud during the first half
Of 4 to per cent At the Tss 6osr t the speonis
and ohattaqeoeas The eEtire list advanced % ? :
Central. Western Union and Mobile and Ohio being
al Io@6oN March fs S u 50 r. and
Great Western first mortase trustees cert acstss.
Erie, 49, New York Central. l5O.
LONDON, March Is, p. m.-Oonsols. 80 1916
for money and 100 ] -l6 for the account Atlantic
and Great Western first mortgage trustees certih-
Gates. 6Sk' Erie. 1875.
NEW YORK MARKETS THIS AFTERNOON.
The following quotations we're current In New
York to-day at 2:30 p. M. as reported by H. ii.
Dodge, Of $50 18th street, by special wire -
Western Union, lis; American Union. =; New
York Central. l45; Lake Shore. 1914; Michigan
Central. 1i2f; New York. Lake Erie and Western.
47sa; DO. preferred. =; do: seconds, 9st Dea-
ware, Lackawanna and Western. l25A; New yer-
sey Central. 104k; Delaware and Hudson. lllf;
Reading, 64a65 Northwestern, 1221S do preferred,
:; st. Paul lllAs; do. preferred, =; Wabash
and Pacific, s67s; do preferred, 80; Union
Pacific, ll91s; RI, z. and T.. 46; Hannibal and
st. 10, 55H: do. preferred, =; St. Louis and
Iron Mountain, CAS- Ohio and Mississippi, 44h /;
do. preferred, =; Pacific Mail. s7h; q. o. and
I. O., ASH; Northern Pacific COM, AN: do. pre-
ferred, 72R; San Francisco COM. 4la4t; do.
preferred, 64a6S; do first preferred, 9ia95 Central
Pacific, S6k as6; Rock Island, 134; Chesapeake and
Ohio, 24h; Louisville and Nashville, 92h; Nash
vile and Chattanooga, 97h; Ontario and Western.
861s ManhattanE Elevated 391; nlinoisOentra, lS6k
Canada Southern. Sl4; District of Columbia
g. 65 bonds, =; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy,
l63alG5; Denver and Rio Grande, 1US4; st. Paul
snd Omaha, A; do. preferred. 10lk; U. O. O. and
l., S65.aS7L9; Erie and Western, 636; Chicago. st.
Louis and New Orleans 744; Col. Coal, IS I:
Ohio Central 81; kTe1as Pacific. 66h; TeIsa
Closing &C Govefnmept Bonds:-4H. l. lll,saLllx;
coupons. ]. .l1hal. .ll7s; 4's. l.l2'.al. l2k.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

SPRINGFIELD. MASS. March l9.-Negotiations
have been in progress for several weeks past
looking to the formation OF new railroad line
from this city to New York, to be run In the
interest OF the Boston and Albany road, and
constituting with the road q through route
from Boston to New York. 1t is understood
that VIM. b. Vanderbilt has consented to CO.
operate with the Boston and Albany manage
ment in the attainment Of this purpose; that
arrangements have been made whereby the
Albany road will be connected with the New
Haven and Northampton few miles west OF
this place and that the latter road will be eX-
route parallel to the New York, New Haven and
Hartford road. This new road VIII secure
access to the city Of New York by the Harlem
tracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Now for the Speakership.


The almost assured fact that an extra ses-
sion Of the Forty-seVenth Congress Will be
called brings out renewed interest In the
Speakership contest. For the place the east
puts forward as its candidate Mr.. Frank
Biscock, of New York, who will be supportei
by the delegation from his own state Penn
syIVania and New England. The west has
lh9e prominent candidates-Mr. Kasson, of
Iowa; MIR. Ktefer, OF Ohio, and Mr.. Burrows. OF
Michigan. If an election had been cid imme-
diately following the recent adjournment of
congress Mr. Hiscock would have teen elected
easily,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

A RICHMOND FoRGRRY.-At Richmond, Va,
Amelia c. Schmidt, alias Messerschmidt, q
dren, was arrested yesterday, charged with
forging release to deed or trust, thereby de-
frauding FWman Tupper, a real estate agent.
cut OF $500. The property upon which the trust
deed had been given belonged to the mother Of
the accused. and had been In the latter's charge
and management. The release deed was re-.
but its fraudulent character was not developed
until yesterday. 1t is supposed that somebody
else did the work at the womans connivance,
enough to successfully execute such scheme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

TIKI BODY OF KANE, THB SUICIDE,
RKSURRECTI0NISTS-

Ihk BUD1 Of kANh, The sllIiDbi bI
RRSURRECTI0SISTS-
special to the Baltimore American from
TowSOntown, March Is, says the body or John
Kane, who committed suicide In the county jail
here yesterday morning, by cutting his throat
with a razor, was exhumed last night from the
grave where it was inferred, In the rear OF the
Iail enclosure IC is supposed the body was car
ried OFF by PROFESSIONS, resurTecti1nlsts @ Irom
Baltimore city for dissection Two blankets In
which the remains OF deceased were wrapped
were found-one Just over fence south of the
grave and the other still lower down, near
Stream. which ran from the direction OF the
York road, east and west. The dirt from the
grave was piled on that OF Theiner, VINO COM
mitted suicide Monday morning by taking
arsenic, and whose body was buried beside that
of Kane. IL is rumored here that Theiner'a
body was not, In fact, sent here from Waverly,
but that the plain white coffin which was sup
posed TO contain his remains was filled with
rubbish. Mr. Wagner, the jail warden, was re-
QueSted TO uncover and examine Thelnera q
grave and coffin, but declined to do so Without
an order from the county commissioners Tha
whole affair has created quite sensation In tha
village here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
A Kansas Murder.

LBAvKNwoRTH, KAN, March ia dlspatcn
from Cowper CITY. Kan, says Henry Kutchell,
a German living alone In dug, out nve miles
from that place, has been found murder murdered, , an
explosive Of some description naVlng Deen
and demOJishing the interior of the house.
Kutcheu rushed out. but was fired at, when he
fell and was clubbed 20 death with gun. Two
nartiee. who had had trouble with the murdered
man. are in jail at Beloit for the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Roxydies Shot by n Marshal.

ST. PAUL, MIMI, March 19.-A st. Peter dis
patch to the Pioneer Press says: Marshal
McQuan yesterday arrested Edward Yenner for
participation In a saloon row, when twenty-five
or thirty OF the young mans friends interfered
and threw the marshal to the ground. The
latter then pulled pistol and fired upon the
crowd, shooting the prisoner and Edward Dillon.
Both are badly injured, but their wounds are
not necessarily fatal They are well connected,
but thoroughly trained Towdies."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
The Man Gen. Garfield EnGuired
About.

GILFILLAN WAS THE NAME.
When President Garfield was a RI presenta-
tive In Congress years back he called In on U.
S. Treasurer Spinner one day and said "Gen.
Spinner, do you know that in one of the
lower rooms OF this building there Is at work
an old classmate OF mine? He was wonderfully
apt at college. He could beat me at my les
sons, and Is quick and honest"
"What Is his name?" said Gen. Spinner,
"James Giltilan," was the reply.
Whereupon Treasurer Spinner sent for him.
made arrangements to promote him and ad-
vanced him rapidly.
The same James Gilfllan is to-day the Treas
urer OF the United States, and a thoroughly effi-
cient and honest officer, as every one knows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Government of Prince Edward
l&IAnd.

ST. JOHN, n. B., March 19.-The Prince Ed
ward Island government bill to abolish the
legislative council fixing the number OF the
members Of the next legislative chamber at 22
and reducing the number of the ministers OF
the executive from to 5, has passed the pro-
vincial house of assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR.

AxusENESTs-Sth pare.
AUCTION SALEs-5th page.
BOOKS, 6C.-3d page
BoARDISG-4th page
BOOTS AND SBoEs-3d page.
BUSINESS CHASCEs-th page.
OTTY IrEMs-Sth page.
DzArHs-5th PAGE.
Day GOoDs-4th page.
EDUCAIIoN-5th page
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-7th psse.
FINAECIAL-3d page.
FoB RENT AND SALE-4th page
ToB SALE (Miscellsneousr-4th page
HounYURsIsHINes-7t page.
LADIss' GooDs-lst page.
LET OF LKrHRs-2d page.
LOST AND FoUND-4th page.
MONEY TO LoAN-4th page.
MEDICAL. &o-3d page.
PKRsOrAL-4th page.
PRoFKssIoNAL-3d page
PIANOS AND ORsAr s-5th page.
PROPOSALS. 9Th page.
RAILRoADs-7th page.
RELIGIOUS NoTICEs-1st page.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-1st page.
EPECIALTIKs-3d page.
ETHAMKRs. &C.-1th page
THE TRADEs-3d page
UEDHRrAKERs, &o--6th page
WANrs-4th pare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Killed bVa Train.

PLAINFIELD. N. J., March l9. A grey whis-
kered man, about 65 years old, In attempting
train last night, at this place, was run over
and instantly killed. From passes found on
his person he Is supposed to be VIM. b. Black.
well, OF No. 40 north 10th street, Brooklyn, n.
Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Stoned a Train.

RED BANK, N. j., March 19.-James FItz-
morris, who stoned the Long Branch passenger
train at HaZlet yesterday morning, has been
held by Judge Child to await the action OF the
grand Jury,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

At Markland, Ind, James Bennett, aged IS,
was shot and killed In a quarrel by Thomas
Hastie, also aged1s.
Henry Dennison, colored, has been SEN
fenced, at Des Arc, Ark, 70 be hanged April
10Th, for the murder OF his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To. .DAY.-Internal rev.
enue. s41I, ,ss9.63; customs. 1885,, ,447.22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
Gen. Grant at Long Branch.

LONG BRANCH, n. j., March 19.-Gen. Grant
paid visit to this place last evening to arrange
for the occupancy OF his cottage the coming
summer. He was the guest OF Hon. X. j. Dob
bins at the Central hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

TIE TREASURY now holds $345, ,671 900 to secure
national bank circulation. United States bonds
deposited on this account during the week ended
to-day, s. 600, $50, and withdrawn 81 46I 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

GENERAL WHITAKER. Of the Towpath Club, OF
this city, is said to want the position Of custo.
dian OF the Treasury building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19

Bartlett's mills. at Newburyport, Mass, were
burned last night. The Herald ofnce ana
Unitarian church were damaged. LOSS very
heavy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
GREAT STORMS in THE WEST.
4 RliZZaId I'm l,hicara-

u
CHIC .Go. March l9.-In the face or lair weather
proeaoiii'its from Washington oue OF the
ntlceet storms OF the season began here about
day pTtak this morning. AT first IT, was rain
pUt QUICKLY turning TO snow. accompanies
oy a furious gale, In a few hours the
streets were rendered almost as impossible
as at any time during this most remarkable
winter Yesterday they remained In such bad
conoilicn from the previous storms that the
common council made special appropriation
or $4,000 10 clean them, the work 10 be COM
menctd to-day. This necessary work VIII
have 10 he postponed until the present storm
is OvCr. Traffic In the city is terribly embar-
plowS on the street railroads, with six horses
attached. make little head I'm keeping
the tracks clear The extent OF the storm IS
DOT known here yet, as telegraphic communt.
cation 10 affected more or less IN all directions.
out TIE worst trouble is west aud south OF here.
BY noon about five inches OF snow had fallen
and In spite OF the fierce wind, lies upon the
street cars nave abandoned the tracks,
leaving the snow plows 10 continue
the fght. In the city there is great inUerrup-
ton in the telephone and district Telegraph
business. The wires look like 2-iDch ropes.
with their heavy wrapping OF snow. Inquiry
at the railroad offices shows that the storm was
not very severe In the north. but IL extended
kansas city, and east on the Pittsourg and
Fort WaYDe road as far as CreStlne Railroad
men say there will undoubtedly be great delays
II the storm continues much longer, as it Is OF
The most dangerous character o: any this
season.
The Storm i'm Kansas.
Fort SCOTT, KAN, March 1O,--A Storm from
the northwest set In here yesterday afternoon,
bringing with II heavy snow. which Il twelve
Inches deep on the ground this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-19
IN sympathy i'm PennsyIvania.

ton expressing sympathy for Ireland and re-
queStfng the people OF Pennsylvania TO extend
pecuniary aid TO the Irish. which passed the
house or representatives last week and on be-
ing sent 10. the senate for concurrence was
referred TO tn committee on federal relations,
has been reported negatively 10y that CON-
mtttge,