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The Late Schuyler COIfax.
PARTICULARS OF HIS SUDDEN pEArH-A Rprp

SKETCH OF HIS CAREER
The following particulars OF the death of ex-vtce
President Schuyler Colfax in the Omaha depot at
Mankato, Mimi, yesterday, as mentioned in THE
STAR last evening, have been received by telegram.
He arrived ut MankatO on the Milwaukee and ST.
Paul railroad from the east at ten O'Clock and
walked to the Omaha depot, distance of three
fourths OF mile, with the thermometer so degrees
below Zero lie was passing through MankatO on
business trip, he has large business fnTeresrs
In the northwest. On arriving at the Omaha depot
nee ne entered tne waiting ROOM set his schel down.
In the depot noticed that he looked pale and
breathed fast, as though he had walked rapidly but
gazing out OF the window a short time he returned
to his seat. In moment the agent and what few
passengers were M Ell IN tn the depot were startled ana
loor and with one or two short gasps he died with
out saying q word. 1t is supposed that the ex
caused soppage OF the flow of blood to the heart.
The Odd Fellows OF the city took charge OF the re-
mains, and they were forwarded to South Bend.
Ind, at II O'Clock last night.
Mr. Colfax was born In the city of New York on
the 23t day OF March, 1S2a. His grandfather was
the eomnandant OF Washington's body rnari
during the revolutionary war In 1s3f his father
moved to Indiana and settled in ST. Jnseph conntT
Young Colfax studied Law. and In lS45 established
th0 st. Joseph Valley Register at South Bend I'm
1913 and 1852 he delegate and secretary OF the
whg national conventions, and In 1854 was elect ed
e Congress as republican; He was repeatedly
In the Ssh, 39th and 40th Congresses In I86S
at the republican national convention which
nominated Grant for President he was Nominated
for Vice President, receiving 522 or the $50 votes
cast. Henry Wilson defeated him for a renomna-
tion In 1872 since which year he has only appeared
before the public as lecturer, and has not been
active In politics. Mr. COfax was prominent Odd
Fellow, and was chairman Of the comm ttee In the
Grand Lodge In 1851 that prepared the Degree OF
Rebekah, or Ladies' Degree, OF the Order. and is
said to De its author.
the death Of MI: M Co Coifax nr was announced in the
luton OF respect TO the memory OF the deceased was
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The Sherman.Davis Matter.

FVIE SENATE A SURPRISE.
The vote in the Senate yesterday On the Hawley
resolution mentioned in THE STAR, Was a general
surprise. 1t was expected that the Senators would
divide on party lines, but instead OF that all but
Ten OF the democrats voted for 1t. Senator Bayard
led on with distinct "aye," and Senator Beck re-
sponded In the same way. While many of the
democrats regarded the resolution as entirely out
OF place. they did not think 1t worth while to carry
on heated political discussion about 1t. Through
the in11ueEce OF some Of the Senators continual
tlon OF the acrimonious debate was prevented. 1t
was deemed proper that Senator Vance should
make his statement, as his name had been so
prominently mentioned In connection with the con-
troverSy. The moderate tone OF the debate YES
terday was great Disappointment to the crowds
Ia the galleries, who had gathered in anticipation
OF q lively time
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The Alleged Southern Advisory Board.
SENATOR LAMAR KNoHa NOTHING OF ia


SENATOR LAMAR KNOWS NOTHING OF IT.s
A STAR reporter to-day called the attention Of
Senator Lamar to a publication setting forth that
the southern Senators had appointed an advisory
board, consisting of himself (Lamar), and Messrs.
Harris. Cockrell, Vance and Coke, to advise with
President-elect Cleveland in regard to southern
appointments. After reading the article Senator
Lamar said: "1f there is any such committee 1
have not only been excluded from its consultations
but have not even been apprsed Of its existence.
WHAT OTHER SENATORS SAY.
Senator Coke, when approached on tie stbject,
said to TIE STAR reporter:
"The nrst ever heard Of this matter was when
was informed Of the article In the New York
World. The whole thing Is a fabrication from
beginnin, to end 1t is without the least particle
OF founiation."
Senator Harris, another who was mentioned as
such board or anything Of the character until his
attentlon was called to the World article. He
adaed f ahefe is not word Of truth in It. There
would offer to advise the Presidentelect unless
specially invited to do so. By the way, l saw
another article published In the Nashville World,
as Washington dispatch. stating that a caucus Of
Democratic Senators was held to take some action
In the way Of advising the President-elect as to
truth as the other article. No such question was
thought OF in the caucus. While W. s not present
myself, know from others that the caucus related
soley to business before US as Senator'S"
Senator Cockrell also stated that he had never
heard Of such committee until the publication
referred to.
Senator Vance said: 81 never heard Of the thing
until World correspondent asked me about ii,
saying he had printed it. told him thought 1t
would have been better for him to have made the
inquiry before printing the article. There is not
one word Of truth In 1t; not word"
Some of the democratic Senators laughed at the
article stating that a southern advisory board to
look after patronage had been appointed, while
Others expressed Indignation. The southern sena-
tors say that such step that described is about
the last thing they would seriously think OF. They
maintain that their earnest desire Is to keep sec
tionasm IN all its forms out OF the next admins
tration, and that TO appoint special committee to
look after patronage for the south would be about
the most Objectionable form in which they could
present II. No action OF any kind has been taken
by democratic Senators, having the remotest con-
nection with any question relating to the next ad-
miniStratiOn,
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District Government Affairs.
STTvJ, PROTESTvEG

To-day delegation of prominent colored men from
Sps IN S
Bowles, waited on the Commissioners to still fur
ther protest against the erection OF the school for
it be located In more central place with reference
to the coored population OF that city. They offered
to purchase from the Commissioners the lot OF
ground recently secured for the school building,
That another site could be secured more in accord
ance with their views, where the building can be
constructed. They stated that they could get along
another year or two with what they have. The
Commissioners said that II they were willing to
wait another year they could probably be accom-
the contract having been given out and the lot
purchased, the building would have to go on, and
the white schools might occupy the same.
Thorn Wrifss t. LIGHT ahs Commissioner. N
ask by what authority the public lamp In front OF
premises 725 18th street northwest has been re-
church. He asks II the church pays any taxes to
the District, and states that the lamp formerly in
front OF the church was connected to the meter Of
the church, and asks why It Is now made public
lamp
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued by Inspector EntwiSle as follows
gress streets northwest; 400. B. and & Railroad
company, erect signal tower on 1sC and streets
northeast. This is to be three stories high built OF
yanized iron. and will cost q 200 Thos King, for
Carroll institute, repair brick 6e street north
! 1sk Ha
repair brick 1891 H street northwest; $3.50. John
Kochler, erect two two-suory dwellings, New jersey
avenue, between 9 and streets northwest; 50. .000
extended; $3.50 J. j. Brosnan, erect a. two-story
dwelling street, between ID street and Delaware
avenue southwest &4OQ
Superntendent Miles, OF the telegraph and tele-
phone service, has submitted proposals OF several
painters TO paint the fire-alarm signal boxes, and
Feniey,
Capt c. r Vernon, through Major Dye, suggests
inst the District Commissioners have the sixth
precinct station lot graded by the wOrkhouse gang
Mr. l. Ciephane complains to the Commissioners
Two dangerous holes In the north sideo street
between 18th and 18th streets northwest
A. w. simpson has been appointed private on
missed
The total number Of deaths reported during the
week ending January 10Th, 1855, was a. White
"; c0lored, g. There were Q marriages and 6
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The Piucked Army Cadets.
SECRETARY LINCOLN EXPLAINS THAT THE NUxRRR


Els NOT UNUSUALLY LARGE.
secretary Lincoln said to STAR reporter in re-
ference to the apparent unusually large number of
persons found deficient at the military academy
this year that out Of those found deficient In the
upper classes-fourteen in all-two are recon-
Inended to be allowed to continue under certain
conditions, seven turned back to lower classes and
nve recommended for discharge. In the fourth
class 0he lowesD twenty-five are found deficient
OF whom twenty-four are recommended for dis
charge. No recommendation is made regarding
tne remaining one, Cadet Zarala, who Is in the
academy under peculiar circumstances receiving
instruction In pursuance OF act of Congress and
who could not be assigned to duty as an officer In
any case "Ihe number recommended for dis
charge In the fourth class seems unusually large
said the secretary, 'but in previous years it was
customary for many cadets OF that class to resign
knowing their deficiency, and only the remaining
number would then appear at the January exam
inatlon as being deficient. OF the present class
only one rendered his resignation, as under new
practlce cadet reSigning under such circum-
stances IS required TO pass an examination so that
the NUMBER found deficient at the January exam
1nation includes those who under previous customs
would have resigned. IN fact the number recon-
mended for discharge is not SO large as the number
In previous years really deficient, about half Of
Whom We're allowed to escape notice Of the fact by
resignation"
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Inaugurating Presidents
In good old democratic style
Is something Of novelty
To the entire rank and file.
Then let US do our utmost
With hoSpitable hand
TO place our grand old city
The foremost in the land

JOAQCIN
Commander Taylor who is to have charge OF the
Pension building, is expected here tonight or early
tomorrow morning.
MIR. Ed. Stokes, who has been invited here to con-
Ter With the executive committee regarding the
ball supper, is the proprietor OF the Hoffman
house, New York, and the man who killed Col Jim
Fisk.
MI. D. F. Whittier, of Gorham. Me-, writes that
ocratic club and come to Washington with them.
Prof T. William Mueller, Instructor OF dancing
at the United States naval academy, has offered
his services free Of charge 1.-THE grand master OF
the dancing"
Mr.. Gait visited the new Pension building ana
picked out room opening upon the gallery on the
second floor for the use OF the press II necessary
a stove Will be placed in the room.
The Harlem democratic club, OF New York, eX-
poets to come with Is members.
Chairman Wright, OF the public comfort commit
Tee, says that there Will be room enough for the
accommodation OF visitors withou. making use OF
the school buildings.
The 9Th Pennsylvania regiment has secured
quarters at the corner OF 22d street and PennsyL
vania avenue.
The Jenersonian club, OF Newark, N. J., win
Applications for rooms for private parties at the
ONCE OF public comfort are increasing daily. Some
come by mail, and others are made In person. Sew
eral persons were supplied to-day with lists OF de-
slrable rooms and went out room hunting.
Mr. Patrick Riley, president OF the Calumet club,
OF Baltimore, yesterday arranged for accommoda-
tions for 900 members OF the club.
James N. Varnum q member of the military
committee, has resigned owing TO his absence from
the City until after the Inauguration.
The Taney club, OF Baltimore, viii have 200 uni
formed men In the procession.
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EPIPHANY CHURCH CONSECRATED
The Services To-day Conducted by
Bishop Paret-SermOn by Rev DR..
Hodges.

The Church OF the Epiphany was to-day set
aside from all secular and worldly purposes and
formally consecrated to the worship and glory of God
The church building was erected in 1884, enlarged
1857, and remodeled in 1874. and the debt which
has rested upon 1t having recently been paid the
formal conservation took place. The former rector
and the newly-made bishop, Bishop Paret, per-
formed tho service OF cOnsecrat1on-hs most i'm
portant act since he entered upon the discharge OF
the duties Of his Office. The clergy comprising all
the rectors Of parishes In this District in the
Sunday school room, In the rear Of the church,
moved to the main entrance Of the church, where
It was met by the wardens and vestrymen OF the
church The line Of clergy parted and the bishop
gan to recite the oath psalm: "The Earth is the
Lord's &C. The clergy following the bishop as he
moved slowly up the main atse-the congregation
alternate verses the words OF the psalm. When
the procession reached the chance the bishop went
TtnD Ss ena he tne das ceray sna sesae
The members of the .vestry, who brought
front pews. Then Mr.. Lewis ]. Davis and Mr. W.
D. Baldwin, wardens Of the church, advanced to
the chancel and standing before the bishop the
bishop of the diocese was read by Mi. Davis. At
tached to the paper were the names OF the war
the re ding It Was presented BY MI %r Davis to the he
Bishop, who receivedtt and placed 1t upon the COM
munlOn table. The prayers prescribed In the form
OF the conservation service were then read by the
bishop. Then the bishop sitting in his chair, the
sentence OF conservation was read by Rev. Mr..
Leonard, and then laid by him upon the commu-
vice for the day, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Ingle and
Rev. Mr.. McEiroy. The bishop then proceeded
with the service Of conservation, the eplstle being
read by Rev. Mr. Buck.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. DR.. Hodges, Of
Baltimore, who selected as the subject of his dis
the words as recorded in Psalms, 48th chap
ter, 18th and 18th verses, "Mark ye well her bull
warks, consider her palaces that ye may tell it to
the generation following" sc. The sermon was
congregation listened to the words OF the reverend
speaker with deep interest.
Upon the conclusion of the sermon the commu-
niOn Of the Lords supper was administered, and
the services were brought to q close.
The music was rendered by the regular choir OF
the church. and consisted Of the selections as tndi
Gated Il the prayer-boOk.
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The Cutting Of East Bound Freight
Rates.

CHICAGO, January lA-The Tribune says: The
diversion from Chicago OF the grain traffic from
Kansas and Nebraska points via St Louis and the
Chesapeake and Ohio, and also from ST. Louis by
on east bound freight rates from Chicago and
other western points. IL has been rumored for
several days past that east bound freight rates
again being seriously cut from this city, and IL is
claimed that the heavy Increase in business during
the last week is due TO that fact. The officials OF
the regular pool lines emphatcally deny that they
have been cutting the rates md insist IL any cut
ting is being done it must be by the lines having
an outlet to the east In roundabout way.
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LIVING LihE UANDf AT sHaFFIkLD AND UFENLf
AvOWING HIMSELF AN AGENT OF ROSA
LONDON, January 14-The police have ascer-
tained that Capt Thomas Phelan lived in Sheffield
in 1888, and openly ayowed himself an agent OF
O'Donovan Rosa. He always dressed We'll war
ing dferenG suit 0f clothes every day, and seeXed
to be abundantly supplied with money. He had
large quantity OF luggage, including dressing
containing silver and ivory toilet requisites He
denounced the murder OF Lord Frederick Cavendish
and Under Secretary Burke, saying that IL was a
bad plan; but when James Carey turned tnformer
against the aSSaSslnS, Pheian cursed the 1nformer
and uttered vague threats OF vengeance for his
treachery PhelRn'S acQuaintances In Sheffield re-
membered this fact when Carey was slain by
ODonnell, and they believe that Phelan had some
thing to do with planning that crime.
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Excitement i'm Australia.
PROTESTS FROM ALL QUARTERS AGAINST THE RBCRN
GERMAN ANNFXATIO


LONDON, January 4-Advices from Melbourne
state that popular opinion In Australia continues
to pe greatly ag1tated In view or The recent Ger
man annexation In New Guinea and adjacent Is
lands. Mass meetings to protest against foreign
anneXationS In the Pacific are an everyday occur
renee. Shire and borough councils likewise are
taking occasion to record their protest and the
press OF the country without disSentant voice, is
engaged day after day in vigorous and emphatic
denunciatiOns OF all foreign attempts to gain foot
hold in Australasia. 1t Is certain that the Aus
tralians are thoroughly aroused against the pres
ent policy OF the British colonial Ofdcers.
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From Wall Street To-day.

NEW YORK, January IA, Wall street.-The stock
market this morning has been quiet and generally
firm. The changes were merely fractional West
Shore bonds were less active, at a5 a36 with the
latest transactions at 354.
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VASHINGTON. D. c., WEDNESDAY,,

secure the senatorship. But now portion Of the
parry wiz deem 1t their duty on principle to oppose
ms 9surpation, and he VIII split the party, defeat
REFUSED TO TESTIFY.
MI. Woln, the Cherokee citizen who at nrst re-
1used TO recognize a subpoena Of the House, put in
an appearance before the sub-Indian affairs COM
mittee, which was authorized to investigate the
disposition OF that portion of the $500 900 OF the
@ Sherokee lund that was not paid over, yesterday,
to appeal to the House ior power to compel the
witness to testify The refusal was based on the
ground that he was not citizen OF the United
states, and that he was attorney for the Indians.
CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE SENATE.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the following
nominations: Luke Lea, to be United states attor-
ney for the southern district of Mississippi c. f.
Stollsteimer, to be Indian agent at the southern
Ute.agency in Colorado To be postmasters: VIM.
s. Oakey, at Salem Va; Mrs. Flor1ne A. Hines SUI
folk, Va; Milton B. Crowel at Newport News,Va-
NOTES.
The Indian lease investigation has been
adjourned until Monday, by which time 1t Is
expected that more witnesses will be here.
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COLLISION or TWO DUBLIN PAcKErs
LONDON. January i4-A dispatch from H0yhead
states that the Dublin packets KleAnor and stanley
came In collision during Q fog this morning OF
Holyhe Both steamers were badly damaged.
but the passengers and crews escaped without
serious injury.
THE EGyrTTAN FINANCIAL rRorpLRA
CAIRO, January iA-The hearing OF the appeal OF
the government against the decision OF the court
OF first instance m the action brought by the Caisse
de Ia Dette PublQue, TO the effect that the diver
sion OF money from the sinking rund TO the general
treasury must be stopped and the amount 20 a.
verted mace good, has been postponed oy the
court OF appeals until February 18th.
ANOTHER iRIsH OUTRAGE
DUBIrN, January i4.-A man named Delahapfy
who was occupying a farm at Knbeggaa. In West
meath, nom which a tenant had been ey1cted. Was
shot dead last night Constable Colburn, who wns
prominent In connection with the Castle Wellan
riots and who had resigned and was about 20 de-
part for America, has been arrested under the
crimes act
SIGNIFICANT FRkNco-GERNAN AGREEMENT.
PARIS, January i4-1he Fl0Gro ana the Gduf0is
state that France and Germany have come 20 A
complete agreement in regard 20 the Egyptian
Chinese ana Congo questions France engages 20
protect German commerce IN the French colonies,
and Germany promises In consideration thereof 10
support France In the colonial schemes
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TeIeuraphtc Brsess.

The United States steamer Wachusetts LEFT
Caliao. Peru. yesterday, for CoquimbO
The large stone melt OF samuel ualforth at NIL
forl, Pa. was burned this morning, with 1000
bushels OF wheat: loss. s2noan
firei caused by an explosion I'm q rendering vat
destroyed MorTtson's pork-pacSing establishment,
Bank and Riddle streets. Cincinnati, early this
morning. one fireman was Injured. Loss $4,000
Thos- J. Mayall. rubber manufacturer, OF Read
ing, Mass, has failed. He owes about SIS, $50, Of
which 5000 is secured.
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CONCORD. n. H., January H-The ice In the Mer-
rmac has broken up and the river is full OF floating
cakes The tnterva.eS are overfowed at this point.
and the coal sheds OF Ranet & Marsh are inunda-
ted. waShOut 50 feet long and 20 feet deep occur
railroad, and more damage Is feared from water
and ice.
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Arrested for DeSertiOn.
THE pAsTARDLy CRIME OF WHICH A wELL-TO-Do NIL
wAUEEE BREWER Is ACCUSED.

MILWAUKEE. WIS, January l4.-Fred Mohrhardt,
a well-tOdo brewer OF this city, has just been ar
rested on q charge OF abandoning his family. The
history OF the case, made public to-day, places
Mohrhardt in dastardy light Last week Justice
girl-who asked for assistance Tor themselves and
mother. The justice accompanied them to their
home on 9th street. The mother was In dying
condition. She Informed her visitor that her hus-
band had deserted her In April last, leaving her
with three children and no means OF support. The
Oldest boy earned small sum weekly in q mill,
and on this they lived. SickneSS appeared, and
the family went from bad TO worse, until they were
In starving condition. Shame and pride pre-
vented the mother from making her condition
known. The woman died from starvation in a
sh ort time after finishing her story.
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The onicers OF the ship Chapman, charged with
the murder OF Russian, have been delivered 70
the American authorities In London.
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BUENos AYREs, January EL-Public opinion con-
siders as unjust the government decree declaring
the paper of the national bank alone nconverlible
Business has remained unmoved throughout the
crisis the first impression having past The stocks
which fell are again rising. Ii seems probable that
the executive Will accord the privileges to the
provincial bank.
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LYNcHBCRG, Va. January 14-Four large to
oacco factories commenced work here to-day, and
number OF others are proposing 10 start up.
These factories employ 1900 coiore0 laborerS
of whom have been unemployed for several months.
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Wants 70 Meet Sullivan First.

CHICAGO, January IA dispatch has been re.
ceived here from Dominick McCaf1rey, OF Pitts
burg in reference to the recent challenge sent him
by Capt Dalton, OF this city. The Pittsburg pugi-
list says he Will make no matches OF any sort until
weeks.
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CHICAGO, January 1.-THE Times says: almost
panic exists In the traffic to the New orleans
position scalpers being enabled to procure tickets
at such figures that the prevailing round-tr1p rate
Through their offices to New Orleans and return Is
$l2 while tue regular agreed rate is $50 The pros
pect Is favorable for a general breakup OF New
Orleans rates Notwithstanding the iron-ciad cove
nantS to maintain them.