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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
Mutterings of Discomfort,


DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHO THINK
HAND OVER THE OFFICES AND BUILD UP
THE PARTY.
Democratic members of Congress are still
grumbling about the policy of the administra-
tion, and predicting many evils if the offices
are not turned over pretty soon. The Virginia
delegation has decided that the Mahoneites
must be put out of all the offices they hold in
the state at once, or the democratic party will
be in a bad way at the next election there, and
they will have a hard time to hold ON to the
management of state affairs. The Ohio men
are even more cut up, and the result of the
ure. Some of the members from the far south
are complaining, too, though they say that
what they want is not to have the patronage
thrown into their own section particularly bCt to
have it go where 1t will do the most good. They
want the states that are naturally democratic,
but have been held by republican patronage,
and those like Illinois and Michigan, which
the party by unlimited patronage.
A democratic member of Congress- said to a
STAR reporter that he telt that there was no
use in trying to conceal the fact that the party
politicians were altogether at variance with Mr.
Cleveland, and that 1t would have its effect on
the state elections. He said that the politicians
would find out who was the administration
candidate in every case, and would knife him
as Folger was knitted in New York as a rebuke
the House would be together this winter on the
tariff and the land grant forfeiture questions
and other questions relating to the railroads:
but that If the President tried to force the sus-
pension of silver coinage the democrats In the
House would rebel against the administration.
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FIRE-About six o'clock yesterday afternoon
q fire occurred on the rear Of the building corner
Of King and Pitt streets, occupied by J. E. Tack
EFT as q dry goods store, and the upper portion
by Mr.. Lloyd, cigar dealer. The engines We're
soon at work and the flames quickly eXtin-
guished. The loss will not exceed $50.
NOrEs-The mayor has fined Samuel Madison
S5 for assault, sending him to jail In default.
The "Iron Boom" company, now known as
the Virginia Iron Ship Building company,
held apriyate meeting here Yesterday, designed,
1t was understood, to arrange some dimculties
between two parties each wishing 70 control
the cOrporatOn.-Thef funeral Of Mr.. James
Chatham who died at noon yesterday, will
take place tomorrow afternoon. Mr.. Chatham
Is q native of this city, and since the early
part OF this century has been engaged
In the livery stable business here, sue
cecding Henry Chatham, his father
the city sergeant under decree yesterday for
$215 to Capt. 8. English.-The tax books
Will remain open for change until the LIST OF
May.-The funeral OF Miss Kate KinslOw took
place this morning from St. Mary's church with
solemn mass of frequiem.-Mr. VIM Dobfe has
announced himself az 0 candidate for superin-
tendent OF police. All the prese MT tncumbents
OF city offices except Mayor Beckham are candi-
dates for selection. among the cases which
the states attorney VIII present to the grand
jury off. he corporation court next week will be
that i p. Downey for killing Jas. Burnett
Moe nv -tlon is likely.
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He Applies For a Writ of Habeas
ASKS TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE ILLEGAL
CUSTODY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
JUDGE COX DIRECTS THE WRIT TO ISSUE.

JUDGE COX DIRECTS THE WRIT TO ISSUE.
DR.. Philip 8. Wales, ex-chief of the bureau OF
medicine and surgery Of the Navy department,
and ex-surgeon general, to-day petitioned Judge
COX, OF the Circuit Court, for q writ of habeas
corpus directed to Hon. w. C. Whitney, Secre-
tary of the Navy, asking that the petitioner he
discharged from the illegal custody of the lat
ter. He states that on March I'd last he was de-
prived of his liberty by the order of w. Il.
Chandler, who issued an order convening q
courtmartial On March 9th to try him, and
closing: "You are hereby placed under arrest,
ana you will confine yourself to the limits of
the city of Washington" The charges and
specifications are appended to the petition, and
he claims that the acts charged per-
tain to the office of the bureau of medi-
cine, and none of them are within the pur-
view or provisions of the articles for the
government of the navy. He asserts that
he Is in the custody OF Secretary Whitney, by
virtue OF his alleged authority under the arti-
cies OF war. 1t Is charged that Secretary Cham
dlers term closed March 7th, and Secretary
whitney then succeeded him; and the petitioner
AYERS that Secretary Chandler was without
authority to arrest or imprison him, and Secre-
tary Whitney without authority to continue it,
ana the cOurt-martial without jurisdiction
tence.
Justice Cox directed the writ to issue, return
able Saturday morning
Messrs. Shellabarger & Wilson and Mr.. F. p.
b. Sands appear for petitioner.
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The Illinois SenatOrship.

DEMOCRATS WHO THINK THEY HAVE "FIXED
THINGS" ALL RIGHT.
There is a rumor about the city that certain
prominent Illinois democrats, headed by Chair
man Oberly, of the state committee, have sue
ceeded in making certain arrangements with
regard to the distribution of federal patronage
in that state which they think will Sc
cur3 the election of democratic SEN
ator. Pension Commissioner Black is
spoken of as the man upon whom
the combination will most probably be made,
but it is said that Col. Morrison will be given
another chance to solidify his party and win il
he can. Leading democrats Of Illinois, who are
in Washington, appear to be more hopeful OF
winning the senatorial fight, but they keep
their own counsel They do not permit any OF
their plans to get out.
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Changes in the Quartermaster's De
D0rtment.

QUESTION AS TO A vACANCY-wILL THE PRES
IDENT FILL IT WITH AN ARMY OFFICER OR
CIVILIAN?
Lieut.. Col. James ]. Dana, of the quartermas-
ter's department., was to-day placed on the re-
tired list of the army. His retirement promotes
Major Charles A. Reynolds to be lieutenant col
onel and Capt. G. C. Smith to be captain. There
is from to-day a vacancy in the grade of assis-
tant quartermaster, with the rank of captain,
for which there are hundreds Of applicants.
The President can make the appointment from
the army or from civil life, and as this is the
first opportunity the President has had of in
dicating the course he intends to pursue in such
matters, his action Is anxiously awaited by army
officers. It Is the general impression that he
will not go outside the army to fill such posi-
tions His military appointments thus far are
understood to have been made upon the rec
ords Of the officers in question, and it is assumed
that If this Is an army appointment the seec-
ttOn will be made with view to fitness and ex-
perience, and that one Of the many first lieu
tenants who have acted as regimental quarter
masters will be appointed. COL Amos Webster
is one of the most prominent applicants for the
position from civil life.
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"BarriOs is Certainly Dead"
DISPATCH FROM COMMANDER MAHAN AT LIBER



DISPATCH FROM COMMANDER MAHAN AT TLIBER-
TAD, SALVADOR.
The Secretary of the Navy to-day received the
following telegram from Com. Mahan, command
ing the Wachusett, dated La Libertad, Saliva
dor: "Have been here two days trying to COM
municate with Minister Hale. The telegraph
line between Salvador and Guatemala is
broken. Zaldivar sent my message by courier
to the nearest Gautemalan station, but no an
swer has been received. Intended to leave at
noon for San Jose, Guatemala, but will wait
your reply: can cable only from La Libertad.
have difficulty in getting coal; tried Corinto.
There is none between Panama and Acapulco,
except belonging to the Ranger at La Union.
took some from the Ranger against Commander
Clarkes protest, but have none to spare for
running about. Salvador is quiet. Barrios is
certainly dead: Nicaraguan troops entered
Honduras, routing the enemy who retreated
in disorder towards Guatemala. A telegram
from Zaldivar to authorities here says that
Mexico will make formal alliance with Saliva
dor. expect this will end the trouble without
another shot: Probably both armies will march
on Guatemala City,"
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Affairs Ola the Isthnrns

CAPT. NORTON LANDS $50 MEN-INSTRCC-
TIoNS OF SECRETARY WHITNEY.
Capt. Norton, commanding the Shenandoah,
informs the Navy department that he has
landed about $50 men in Panama to protect
American property. Secretary Whitney re-
piled as follows: "Your duty is confined to pro-
tecting railway and steamship companies
property and lives and property of American
citizens and SO far as your force permits to keep
the transit open. In conflicts between local
forces you must not participate nor show favor
or disfavor to either" :"
Commander Kane, of the Galena, has tele-
graphed from Aspinwall: "Alliance just ar
rived. Situation is unchanged The Colon
sails Tonight"
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Gossip About the Offices.

Ex-Mayor Prince, of Boston, is most promi-
nently spoken Of in connection with the Aus
trian mission.
Senator Payne, Of Ohio, has filed about thirty
five applications for consulships, but has not
had any Of his men appointed yet
New York men say that neither faction in the
city will get the collectorship. Somebody out
side of the city will get the appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
From Wall Street To-day.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The stock market
opened with a boom this morning on repo is
circulated before 10 O'Clock confirming the
statement that there had been a battle between
the Russians and Afghans, and q heavy de-
cline in British and Russian consols the first
prices being generally from u to 1as higher
than they closed last evening. This was fol-
lowed by further gains of 4, to IL per cent in
some of the most active stocks, Including the
Grangers, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific.
The better prices were accompanied by a very
decided increase i'm activity, which continued
until nearly IL o'clock, when prices yielded a
fraction and trade slackened somewhat. At IL
. o'clock the market is fairly active and prices
steady at shade below the best figures Of the
morning. The total sales for the first hour were
81, 900 shares, an increase over yesterday OF
35, 900 shares. Loaning rates were, Delaware
and Hudson, 1-64a1-32; NY. Central, Erie DDS
Lackawanna and Central Pacific, LIPS.
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A Desperate Incendiary.

PORTLAND, OREGON, April 9.-A b. DIM
mick, charged with being one of the men who
set fire to the town of Weston, Oregon, a year
ago when 100000 in property was burned,
was discovered in GervaiS, Oregon, last night.
The sheriff. with posse OF six, made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to arrest the fugitive. The
sheriff presented double barrel shot gun, and
ordered Dimmick to surrender, but the latter
sprang on him, tore the gun from his grasp, and
covering the crowd with it made his escape.
Officers are in close pursuit. Dimmick says he
will fight to the death. He is also charged with
robbery and horse stealing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
Not n Candidate,

Gen. Birney, of the school board, stated to a
STAR reporter to-day that he was not a candi-
date for the office of superintendent of schools,
and so far rs he knew his name had not been
presented as a candidate. He was not avail
able he said, as he could not afford to surrender
his legal practice to take the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
The WATERWAYS Convention.

NEW ORLEANS, April 9.-The Western Water
ways convention reaSsemblcd yesterday. Be
tween 700 and 500 delegates were in attend
ance. The committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported as follows: Permanent chairman,
Gov. Lowry, of Mississippi: vice presidents, ].
T. Eagle, of Arkansas; j. w. Rogers, OF Illinois;
John II. Craig, of Iowa; f. X. Converse, of Lou
isiana; w. w. Stone of Mississippi; b. Beaupre,
of Minnesota; III. L. Hoarstig, of Missouri: J.W.
Clapp, of Tennessee, and w. \. Chancellor, of
West Virginia; secretary, George l.. Wright, of
St Louis. The report was at once accepted and
adopted without discussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
Miss Wfllard.s Divine Rexeiafion.

HILLsBORO, ILL.,. April 9.-The Alton pres
bytery, i'm session here, has received letter
from Miss Frances Willard, in which
she denies that she claims that she has
received a Divine revelation calling her
to work for the political, advancement
of woman. Her communication in substance
says that woman suffrage should be made a
leading ieatuie Of Christian work and OF the
Womans Christian Temperance Union Organi
zation. This has provokeda a lively discussion,
as the ministers take the ground that there is
no authority for belief in revelations not found
in the Bible.
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Lrs. Gen. Beale is much improved.
Federal Patronage I'm Virginia.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEMOCRATIC CON

The democratic Congressman Of Virginia
have finally agreed to recommend the follow
ing persons for appointment to the federal
offices named, within that state: For marshal
OF the western district, Mr.. Graham. OF Buch-
anan county; for United States district attor.
marshal Of eastern district T. W. Scott, OF Char.
lotte county; for United States district attorney
OF eastern district, Catett Gibson; for collector
OF internal revenue for second, or Danville dis
trict, ]: ]. Helm; for fourth, or Richmond dis
trict, John x. Childrey; for sixth, or Alexan-
drta district. Ham. Shepherd, Of Warrenton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09

NORFOLK, VA, April 9.-The Farmers bank
OF this city did not open at the usual hour this
morning. notice was posted on the door
stating that the bank had made an assignment
to Walter Il. Irvine, for the benefit OF Its cred
itors. The bank was seriously affected last
Wall street, New York, but was enabled to tide
over that emergency by assistance from the
Exchange National bank of this city, which
suspended q week ago. The condition nf the
banks affairs viii not be ascertained until later
In the day.
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frS BRANCH OFFICE OF
b. X. PLAIN & CO.,
Brokers In Stocks, Grain, Provisions and Oil,
National Hotel

Ndtioudl IoteL
WASHINGTON, D. c., April q 1885,
have taken charge of the Branch Office of B. X
the facilities for executing promptly, by private direct
wires TO New York and Chicago, orders in Stocks OIL
quantities. for cash. or on small or large margin We
prices and can execute and report orders in very
few minutes
TTNS NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO
existing under the firm name OF HERR < CIsSEI is
sci having sold his interest in the Columbia and and
% Pioneer mills to the senior partner. Abraham H.
will present them for prompt settlement. And par
venience and close their accounts Either partner is
authorized to sign the firm name in liquidation.
April 4, 1855 {: {: ": u HEski aIsshI
The firm of HERR 4 CIssE1. having been dis
solved desire to inform my friends and the trade
generally that have associated with me my son and
intend to continue the milling business at the Airing.
s nser sh The be % fe sf f G. NV W.
furnish them with everything in my line of good
aaa4tE ap4 and " as price sES sqye % cssr
Tfs SPECIAL NOTICE--HAVING PUR
IN1 -. chased from the late firm of HERR &
known the Pioneer and Columbia Flour Mills, and
having sold the same TO my son, Austin Herr, beg
generally to his police herein, and ask for him, at
Least sSt,;Ia, g share of their patronage .u urpn
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Having purchased from my father, senior partner in
the late firm of HERR & CISSEl. composed of Abra-
ing Property, known rs the Pioneer and Columbia
Flour Mills the former of which has been converted
at large expense, into complete Roller Ml EN-
bOdyng all the latest ements and of 500 bar
rels capacity per day, take this ofinform-
ing the trade that propose to manufacture and place
on the market flour under the following standard
brands
THE ROYAL, A Fancy Roller Patent
PRIDE OF ERIN, A Choice Roller Patent.
BUDA PEST
SWISS PROCESS, These are old and
HERRWOOD, established brands and
co9Ks MoSPKdIE PPKEd5IfEhr' viii aWsys TssIs Ss found
AND OTHERS.
ap66t AUSTIN HERR.
~ NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE.
80 saturday night Excursions during the sea-
SON Steamer Jane Moseiey. Commencing April.
18TH, 1885 Fare, LOO; round trip, 81 80 ap4-1w
Ts CHEAPEST LOTS IN CITY
BEAUTIFUL SITES ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
FRONTING ON 18TH ST. EXTENDED AND ON
HOLMEAD ROAD:
being fashionable drive from 14th st. to Soldiers Home
Park; small cash payments; long deferred payments
creaSing in value. streets newly graded, with cutters
water and lamps street within square
OF all these lots rare chance for great bargains Five
installments to suit For full particulars plat Of
ground and terms apply to
HENRY D. GREEN, or
JOHN f BEALL,
mh31-1m 1411 F st NV
T NJ E R:
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of the Oklahoma boomers arrived in this city
last night, on his way to Washington. He does
not, for certain, know whether he will continue
on his way to the capital until he receives some
legal advice, which he expects to receive. He
intends TO have his side OF the Oklahoma ques-
tion ably set forth to the authorities at Wash
ingtOn.
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C.PE MAY, n. J.. April 9.-The threemasted
schooner J. W.. Drewey, Capt. Baker, from
Philadelphia TO Boston, with 3 90. tons of coal
sprung aleak. She succeeded in passing over
the bar and attempted to reach the break
water, hugging the shore closely, but grounded
on Cape May beach, nearly opposite the Stock
ton hotel. She lies easy and will doubtless be
taken OIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09

The G. A. r. AND THE PREsIDENT-Messrs
N. NJ. Brooks, j. B. Burke and C. H. Ingram
committee representing the Grand Army of the
Republic, waited yesterday upon the President
and presented a paper invoking protection in
their places for members of the Organization in
government employ in this city. The COM
mittee also presented petition asking that in
the event OF change in the Office Of recorder of
deeds the appOintment be given to Mr.. Dorsey
Clagett. The President was invited to be pres
ent at Arlington on Decoration day. The ad-
dress presented to the President was prepared
by Major NJ. 8. Hopkins.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION are receiv-
ing thousands Of requests for their annual
report. They say they could distribute, on
request, at least SO, 900 copies. II they had the
means of printing enough to meet the demand
the circulation of the report would be ten times
larger than last year.
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CRBANA, ILL.,, April 9.-Wm. Donnely, n
farmer, living near this place, died yesterday
nom CHAMBERS, contracted from his horses. HIS
wife and daughter are both sick, and IL is feared
that they may have been infected. The state
veterinarian has killed two OF the horses and
placed the farm under quarantine.
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THE EVENING STAR
ADJUSTMENTS.

BARTON & LOGAN. Proprietors
UNDER THE easaIs&T ,eSt SiE1s Of or NEW YORK
p 4ds6sRo% t1s Gss6Ts'ea sSp YsaT ssTSRpsy SSqRmps2y
Mr. EDWIN sHN EKR% AND TE Ms. sta AsHs WILLIS
Sppp9T'sd & 9y shs n En,ss SHss,'s Company
ADMISSION % all. only loc Box office open from 10
Am for sale of reserved seats ap66t
Az ArTHoR's TEA PARTY
IA WIZ Ss sysG K 1hs saGl rIT KH9R IF the
FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 10
Admission, 20 cents. Children. 10 cents.
Refreshments. IS CENTS ap9-2t
A LBAUGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Every Evening and Saturday Matinee.
Splendid Success Of
HAv vERLY's
UNITED AMERICAN EUROPEAN MINsTRELs
Under the personal management Of ]. II. HaverIy
The largest and best Minstrel Company in the World
including the world famous
CRAGG FAMILY.
The Gymnastic and Acrobatic marvels of the age
Monday. April 49, the great spectacle, Kiralfy's
SIEBA. Sale of seats now open. apo
LNoRDS THE LEOPOLDS IN FRIVOLTY
The JolIiest Illustration of Athletic Greatness Merry
Comedy and Funny Music ever given in Wash
ington.
Fun-At the Schools-Act i.
Fun-At the Art Display-Act 2.
Fun-At the Hotel-Act3 3.
LEOPOLD MATINEE SATURDAY.
THE THREE BOUCICAULTS-Next week will
dve US the grandest treat in Irish comedy wit
aessed in Washington.
The daintiest of Irish comedies The Colleen Bawn,
wth.ts gifted author, his Dot Boucicault and
Charming daughter Eva Boueicault all in the cast,
which Will also include that magnificent actress Miss
Ellinor Carey, and other noted artists.
Sale of seats Tomorrow, Thursday. apS
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SrR1Sa OpEs1Se, 81
WE ARE READY TO SHOW YOU FULL LINE
OF SPRING CLOTHING
AT PRICES THAT WILL AsTONIsH YOU.
BELOW WE GIVE YOU FEW PRICES OF
THE MANY DIFFERENT STYLES AND PAT
TERMS WE HAVE In STOCK.
FOR BUSINESS:
PLAID cHEvIor SUIT AT $3.50, WORTH sl1.
PEPPER AND SALT MIXED SUIT AT s8.25,
WORTH $40
FINE SILK MIXED CASHMERE SUIT AT %.
WORTH &l2
FOR DRESS:
FINE BLACK SACK CORKsCREw SUIT. ALL
WOOL GUARANTEED. AT $40, CHEAP AT $1A
FINE BLACK A-BUTTON CUTAWAY ALL
WOOL. AT $I2. CHEAP AT SIC.
BLACK. BROWN BLUE AND wINE.CoLoREp
CORKsCREw SUITS FROM S1O UPWARD, ALL
WOOL GUARANTEED.
SUITS FOR BOYS FROM Is 10 II YEARS OLD
FROM SA25 UPWARDS
WE HAVE A LARGE LINE OF CHILDREN's
SUITS FROM @2.25 Up.
PANTS FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. ALL
GRADES. AT FROM 81 UP.
LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO.,
ap4 CORNER 7rH AND sTREEM