Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-19


ever the death Of a person shall be causni
by the wrongful act, negligence or defauN,
whether ielonious or not, Of any person
case, the person who or corporation which, would
nave been liable II death had not ensued shall be
the death Of the pe sS f1e s
snail De brought by the personal representative OF
such deceased person. and within one year after
damage, excluding Insurance. as the estate OF the
deceased has suffered; in no case exceeding $4,000
1t is provided. however, that no action for dam
ages, under this or any law heretofore existing,
snan oe maintanable unless notice, in writing, Of
the intention OF bringing suit shall be given the
party liable within thirty days OF the date of the
accident The bill was referred to the District COM
mttee; Under the law now in force here the right
OF sucn action dies with the party, and the object
OF this bill is to have the right descend to others,
as Is the case In most OF the states
DAkOta's Aspirations.
THREE BILLS RELATING TO TIE TERRITORY now
PENDING BEFORE TIE HOUSE.
There are three bills before the House committee
on territories relating to the admission OF Dakota
as state into the union. One provides for the ad-
mission OF the whole territory as 1t now is the
other provides for the division OF the territory and
the other provides that the question of division be
submitted to the people OF the territory men,
Der OF the subcommittee having the matter in
charge expressed the opinion to THr stan to-day
that the bill for the division OF the territory would
they would hot report In favor Of admitting It this
session He said BE Thought that when admitted
Dakota would make two large states, one having
capital at Yankton. Both divisions would have,
he thought. population sufficient to entitle them
10 ADMISSION as states under the provision OF Mr.
Dakota is not democratic WIFI preclude it nom ad-
mission TO the union this session.
Capitol Topics.
LEG1sLAT1NG AGAINST OKLAHOMA PAYNE.
Senator Dawes was authorized to-day by the
Sonata Ind oHo1~o
port bill providing for the punishment OF tres
passers on Indian lands, by Imprisonment for one
year. or fine OF $500 or both. The action OF the
committee was upon the recommendation Of the
secretary OF the Interior, and Is especially intended
to keep Payne and mis- followers out OF the Okla
homa lands A bill to prevent timber depredations
on indian lands was also fayorably considered.
Mn Anderson appeared before the House commit
tee on Pacific railroads to-day in behalf OF his bill
TO prevent the sale OF Pacific railroads before their
ponds are redeemed. The sub committee, having
charge OF the matter, reported fayorably the bill
10 compel the railroads to pay for the survey OF
their lands.
In response to a Senate resolution inuuirng as to
the status OF lands in the Indian Territory the sec
relary OF the Interior yesterday replied that none
OF the lands OF that Territory are open to pre-
emptOn.
Mr.. Dawes bill for the retirement Of the trade
dollar, which was favorabiy reported from the COM
mlttee on coinage. weights and measures, was yes
terday made the special order for March 18th.
Gov Hoadl9, OF OHIO, has written to Speaker
tective duty on wool to compensate for the outlay
Woolgrowers are forced to make for the benefit Of
.ne projected manufacturers. He says the neces-
SHY OF such duty will be necessary as long as we
nave tariff which forces the farmer to pay an In
creased price for his utensils and clothing.
ne senate finance committee this morning Or
oered an adverse report TO the Senate Mr.. Becks
bill, which proposes that thereafter legal tender
notes OF the United States shall be received at par
lor All customs duties for all sums required to be
PAID therefor by any person, flrm corporation"
The Greedy Relief Expedition.
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TENDERS THE Use OF THE
ALERT AND THE OFFER IS ACCEPTED.
Commander Schley, the commander OF the Greedy
RELIEF expedition, Is arranging the details of the
proposed expedition as rapidly possible and the
list OF naval officers selected to accompany him will
be announced in few days. Some changes have
recently been made in the character OF the exped-
on from the fact that the British government has
rendered to the United States the use of the
steamer Alert, and the OMer has been accented
The Alert will probably be brought to this country
by Lieutenant Commander Caspar F. Goodrich who
Was detached from the Lancaster for that purpose.
The Alert Is a steamer specially fitted for rrctic
6s shin BTa
1875. She is much larger than either the Thetis or
the Bear, which have been purchased for the gov
those two combined. On account Of her size it is
intended that she shall be used as supply Ship
and as haven of refuge in case OF disaster to the
other vessels She will be especially fitted out and
provlsioned with this view and Will sail after the
other vessels, or keep somewhat in their rear.
There will be about one hundred and twenty men
In all on the three vessels, half Of which number
will be attached TO the Alert.
THE PLANS FOR THE EXPEDITION
are now SO definitely decided upon that the Navy
department is prepared to receive enlistments OF
sailors, OF which there will be upwards of a hum
dred. 1t will be necessary for candidates to be
practical sailors, who are willing to perform any
duties that may be necessary.
AS Commander Schley expressed 1t, "a man
square plug to fit round hole as the case may re-
quire; in other words, he must be ready for any-
thing Nothing will be required, however. that the
pushed" 1t will be necessary for each volunteer
to pass satisfactory physical examination before
acceptance; Enlis!mentS will be made at Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Norfolk
A great deal OF care has been given to the proper
FITTING OUT AND PROVISIONING OF THE VESSELS
under the direction OF Paymaster General Smith
Two officers OF the bureau OF provisions and cloth
Ing have been for some time engaged in hunting
up information on the subject Chief Engineer
Melville and other officers OF experience have been
consulted in the matter and 1T has been decided
to adopt the general plan OF provisioning which
such additional articles or food as win tend
to prevent Scurvy. The vessels will be prov1soned
for two years. Unusual care Will also be taken
with regard TO the manner OF packing the proviS-
Ions. The belief is general that reindeer skin is
the most suitable Tor clothing in the arctic
regions on count OF its lightneSs and effective
ness against cold. Gen Smith has telegraphed
to Stockholm to procure the necessary skins,
but 1t Is feared they cannot be brought here
in time. Efforts are therefore, being made
to obtain them In Canada II they cannot be got
there, seal skins Will be used instead The Secre-
tary OF the Navy has received by request a report
through the State department from several Brit
tsh officers of arctic experience making sugges-
tons as to the lifting out OF the expedition. The
recommendations made by them coincide In all
material respects with the general plan decided upon
by the Navy department. The report is made by Sir
George Mares and Captain Markham, OF the navy,
was the scientist Of the Mares expedition. No
naval officers Will be ordered on the expedition
who are not perfectly willing to go
LIEUT.. J. @. COLwKLL, o. g. n,
has been ordered to duty on the Greedy relief expe-
dition, and will probably be assigned to the Bear
Lieut. Colwen accompanied the expedition OF last
year under Lieut. Darlington.
CHARGED WITH AssAULTIEG AN OFFICER-This
afternoon, In the Criminal Court, Judge Wylie the
case OF Thomas Lucas, charged with having used
personal violence to Omcer John P. Hinkle, on the
2Sth OF November last, was called for trial Omcer
Hinkle testified TO arresting man named N1chOl-
son at the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and 9Th
street, who, when he ordered dlsOrderly crowd
to diSperse, retOrted by curSing him. Lucas,
he said, told Nicholson not to 60, as he had
Howard Clagett to arrest him. MI. Clagett
was pulled back by Lucas, who said he had nothing
to do with it. When they reached the lamppOst
Nicholson grabbed 1t and got the witness suck
stricktng him several times. Several Of the crowd
In which Lucas was, said, "Give 1t to him." &C.
After hearing further testimony verdict OF not
guilty was rendered.
WASHINGTON CATTLE MARkET.-At the Queens