Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Washington News.

Washington heTs-
 WASHINGTON, February ,I.-Senator Coles resolution relative to polygamy ouo,es from the Constitution, and says that several sections forbid Congress en- acting any law by which persons not as certained guilty of criminal act shall be deprlved or denied any rights or priv ileces or immunities conferred by law on other citizens.
 The minority report of the Contingent Fund Investigation Committee will en- tireIy exonerate Secretary sherman and Major Power. Chief Clerk of the Treas ury, and censure Custodian Pitney ard his friends whom Secretary Folger re- moved.
 The grand jury to-day began the ex- animation of witnesses regarding the re- cent So.eldo- Barton shooting.
 The House Committee on Naval Af- fairs will take acton tomorrow on the proposition to construct eleven vessels al cost of S9,ooo,oco.
 Senator Lapham introduced a bill to- day to amend the act establishing Terri torial government in Utah, and change its name 10 'Altamont The bill vests the executive power over the Territory in a Governor appointed for four years, and continues the present Governor until the end Of his term. IL disfranChises all persons guilty Of bisamy and polygamy, and makes them ineligible as jurors or any office. The bill refers b the Legis- lature a repeal of the statute authorizing plurality of wives; provides for the support of destitute and homeless wives and children by erecting houses for them and levying taxes 10 pay therefor; also to compel males to support their children born in polygamy.
 The Star Roure Indictments
 WAsHISGToN, Feb. 2l.-COlonel Bliss, chief counsel Of the Star Route prosecu- tiou, last night confirmed the report of the indictment and gave the following list to the Post Master General: Thos. J. Brady, Ex-Senator Stephen A.Dorsey, John W. Dorsey, brother of the Senator, W II. Turner, formerly clerk in the P. O. Department, John R. Miller, II. NJ. Yaile, Col. G. L. Anderson and J. M. Peck, of Dorsey's firm. The last named, Peck. Is said to have died recently. IL is understood that the presentments do not include French F. Biley, and s. P. Brown, who were included in the orig inal information. Tie jury was unani- nous in finding on the merits ot the case.
 Congressman Allen III.
 WASHINGTON, February 2l.-Congress- man Allen of St. Louis is lying ill at the Arlington. His condition is critical
 Sergeant Mason's Trial
 WASHINGTON, February 2l.- The eourt-martial to try Sergeant Mason, who shot at Guiteau, adjourned to pro- cure a diagram of the jail and surround Ings. plea Of not sullty was entered
 The EsveEhn Fire. HAvERHILL Mass. February 2l.-Two hundred and eight firms were burned out by the fire, including 1O0 shoe and leather establishments.
 Children Burned
 BzLLEvILLF, Ont, February 2l.-Geo. Cunnincham's house at Amehasburg, was burned, and three children perished. The Break ct Albany.
 ALBANY, \. r., Feb. 21.-Tammany united with the Republicans yesterday, and elected John W. Eroman clerk. The Senate voted II ayes and S nays. The Flood n Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, O., February 2l.-It has been raining hard all day with prospect of continuing The river is rising an inch per hour. IL is already the highest since 1s47, and indications give cause to fear it will exceed the rise of ls30, the greatest oa record. Navigation is closed. DistiIlers Failed.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, February 2..-New- comb, Buchanan & e., the largest whisky dlstilling hrm .a tine south. aas made an assignment 60 J. M. Athcuon. Liabilities, S I,2oo,ooo; assets, Se,ooo,ooo. The suspension is though, ,o be only | temporary.