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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-30
PARNELL WILL NOT TAKE OFFICE.
Under No Possible Circumstances
Would He Accept. the Chief Secre.
taryship Of Ireland.

taryship Of Ireland.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Jan. 3O.-While every one is dis
cussing the possibility of Parnell being offered
the chief secretaryship of Ireland and whether
he would accept it II offered, q courageous
Scotchman took the simple course of asking
Parnell. "Would you" he said to the latter in
the house after the defeat of the government,
''under any circumstances accept the offer of
the chief secretaryship?" Parnelrs reply was,
Certainly not. To administer any law, an
honest man must be in sympathy with it, and
it must be a just law. am not in sympathy
with the English rule of Ireland, but believe it
to be both unjust in itself and prompted by
alien feelings. Believing this, under no posi-
BILE circumstances would have part or lot in
administering it," This conversation is told
me by the Scotch member. Apart from this IT
is quite certain that the least symptom OF Par
nell going over to the govern ment would pro-
duce tremendous excitement In Ireland and
an instant split in the Irish parliamentary
ranks, where the jealousies between several
men equal in ability and influence can only be
restrained by the oyeswhelming force Of Par,
whom / have discussed the question could
hardly conceal their anger at the mere sugges-
ton. With regard to
THE ATTITUDE OF THE IRISH PARTY,
I have every reason to believe that 1t is not
their wish to specially press home rule in this
parliament They see i: is probably an abso-
lutte impossibility for Gladstone, with all the
will in the world, to secure any decent measure
of it without dissolution. Moreover, the state
of Ireland is growing SO desperate that unless
some steps are taken instantly for the RELIEF of
the tenantry it will be extremely difficult for
even Parnell himself to keep them in hand.
Therefore believe the Irish party would be
content in this parliament with relief meas
ure for the land question and something to stop
eviction. Any step OF local government would
necessarily greatly strengthen Parnell.
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Gen. sherman and Gen. Grant.

Gen. Sherman and Gen. Grant.
GEN. FRY PRODUCES LETTER IN WHICH THE
FORMER USES ALLEGED DIsPARAGING RE-
MARKS.
The New York EUening Post Of yesterday con-
tains letter from Gen. ]. B. Fry to the editor
Of the North american Review regarding the
controversy between Gen. Fry and Gen. Sher-
man over the latter's alleged disparagement of
Gen. Grant. Gen. Fry encloses In his letter to
the editor of the Revie,o the following:
"No. 912 Garrison Avenue, ST Louis No.. Sept
q, 1850, Col. II. ~. Scot, War Records, Washing
ton, ID. C.-Dear Scott: Now as to Hal
leck and Grant. had the highest possible
opinion OF Halleck's knowledge aud power, and
ability. Had G. T. Smith lived, Grant would
have disappeared to history after Donelson.
Smith was q strong, nervous, vigorous man
when reported to him in person at Fort Henry.
With great respect, your friend,
In his letter Gen. Fry says, in relation to the
origin of the controversy: 81 quoted Gen. Sher-
man as having said since Grants death that
'had c. +. Smith lived Grant would have dis
this speculative opinion from the highest officer
In the army, thinking it would illustrate and
lend interest to the general propOsitiOn as
serted concerning the effect OF chance upon the
soldiers career. do not see that the specula-
ton Is injurious to Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman,
or anybody else. GenSherman, however made
my citation OF 1t the subject of q correspondence
with you, In consequence of which you dis
cussed my statement in your January number,
upon you to repudiate the sentiment attributed
to him."
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THE WATER WORKS TUNNEL.
The Inspection by the House sub-Ccu.
committees.

WHY THE WORK HAS COST MORE THAN THE Ks.
TrMArEs-RUr AT ALL EVENTS 1T MUST IN
CARRIED ON AND FINISHED IN A SAFE AND
SATISFACTORY MANNER.
Representative Wilson, OF West Virginia. n
member OF the House sub-appropriations come
mittee having change OF the District appropris-
ton oill, who made with Others OF the sub-com.
mittee an inspection OF the new water works
sunnel, In conversation with a STAR reporter
to-day, said IL was the purpose and the duty Of
the subcommittee to make q rigid inquiry into
all matters OF expenditure on the work OF the
water works extension.
'4Of course" continued Mr. Wilson. ssthe work
must be completed a1thopt delay, but we viii
have TO report tofae kouee the reasons which
have led 70 a eve lsajture than was &C
varying chafa0 rock through which the
tunnel extends; found the rock 20 be a.
represented. In places IL is soft and will
require lining. Originally the idea seem.
ed to be that the rock would be
through to maintain the tunnel w,shoI, art,ti.
c1ai aid; but in many places IL is 20 sot that the
best Of lining and packing will be required. It
construction, with regard TO these soft places As
q break, after the completion and operation OF
the works would not only entail heavy
So il is wise economy TO make the tunnel Sc
cure now. This lining necessarily entails ex.
mated. In the original bill $35, 900 were APP
propriated for the purchase, under condem
nation, of the new reservoir site, IL
required $4,000 in addition 60 pay for the
site. In other respects, perhaps, the estimates
fell short OF the necessary outlay. In making
the additional appropriation tt will also be a
matter for consideration TO whether the old
contract should be continued or a new one en-.
tered into. IL the committee find that there
has been neglect remissness or extravagance
anywhere, we shall point IL out; but, at ali
events, the work must be carried on 70 early
completion."
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A FIRE THIS MORNING. Quite early this
morning the attention of Foreman Lowe, of No.
B engine company, was attracted by a blaze In
vicinity OF Pole Hill, caused by the burning OF
q slaughter house and an clubhouse, situated ON
the road leading to Tenleytown and owned by
Mrs. Benjamin +. Hunt. The fire originated,
as IL is supposed, from some one entering the
slaughter house with a candle and leaving IL
burning. Engine company No. did not 60 10
the fire, as there Is no water supply i'm that
locality. The buildings were entirely de-
stroyed and some live stock was burned. The
loss will amount to about Vi 500; insured for
about $500.
INJURED BY A FALL.-Capt. Isaac Stein, who
is "a years of age made a misstep while CON-
ing ont OF Wheatley's Office on Water street,
and fell TO the ground, injuring his right hip
severely. BE was removed TO his residence,
No. 1026 Jefferson street. where DIR. Klein
schmidt attended him.
PERS0NAL.-Mr. John Neale has recovered
from bis recent ilness-Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Reilly yesterday lost their infant son by conges-
ton of the brain.
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THE FORT MYER COURT-MARTIAL.
Secretary EndfcOtt's Grave Displeasure.
HIS SHARP COMMENTS-LIEUT. GREENE'S CON-
DUCT SEVERELY CENsURED AND THE CONDUCT
OF THE COURT REPRoBATED.

DUCT SEVERELY CENSURED AND THE CONDUCT
OF THE COURT PERFORATED.
Adjutant General Drum yesterday sent the
following communication to Gen. w. B. Hazen:
1.-THE Secretary Of War has carefully consid-
cred the report of the inspector general of the
army relative to the causes which led to the re-
cent court-martial convened at Fort Myer and
1nstructs me to express his grave displeasure at
the conduct Of Lieut.. Greene, of the signal
corps. It is manifest that Lieut.. Greene
has failed, thus far in his career, to
comprehend the duties and responsible
realize that the use OF harsh, insulting and
abusive language towards men who, from their
position, could not reply to 1t, strikes at the
very root Of military discipline, and evidences
In the oflcer SO acting a deplorable want Of
selfcontrol, which, ifpersisted in, would demon
were IT not for the recommendation OF the
inspector general, the Secretary Of War would
have felt 1t his duty to pursue a harsher course,
but he hopes that Lieut. Greene, by his future
conduct, viii! show his appreciation OF the leni-
ency shown him in this instance.
The Secretary Of War also deems 1t his duty
to reprObate the rude and coarse manner in
In which the officers composing the court
treated the counsel for the accused. Such
conduct is utterly unjustifiable in officers sit
In conclusion the Secretary of War directs that
this letter be read to the command on parade.
Very respectfully yours
(slgned) "R. c. DRUM, Adjt. Genl."
GEN. HAzEN SAID TODAY
that the above letter shows conclusively that
the courtmartial was matter In which he had
no responsibility. He made this statement in
view of the reports rejecting upon HIM at the
time the court-martial was being conducted.
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TO STAND By THE PRESIDENT.
The Caucus Of Democratic Senators To.
day.
THE ATTITUDE OF THE EXECUTIVE IN REFUs.
ING TO FURNISH PAPERS IN CERTAIN CASES
OF REMOVAL FROM OFFICE DISCUSSED.

the democratic Senators met in caucus about
11:3O o'clock this morning to consider the atti.
tude OF the executive in refusing to furnish to
the Senate papers on file in the departments re-
lating to the reasons which Influenced the re-
movai of republicans from official positions.
Inc expressions of democratic Senators, as far
as they could be gathered by q STAR reporter,
were all In favor Of infiexibly standing by the
President.
Said one of them: "You will be safe in saying
that we will determine to fight by the Presi-
dent, believing that he is right in maintaining
his constitutional prerogative"
WHAT IS SAID BY SENATORS OF BOTH PARTIES.
Senators Of both parties seem to think that
the issue is now pretty well made up and that
Tor some time at least no action will be taken
u1nn the nomination of persons to succeed sus-
pended or removed republicans. "Any one
VINO knows the President" said a democratic
senator. could not expect him to yield"
not hitherto been called upon for any exposure
OF his reasons for making official changes was
relerreo to as evidence that the republican Sem
atorS are seeking only partisan advantage. The
conduct OF the democratic Senate and the adj
ministration of President Hayes was recalled.
Inen nominations We're considered upon the
merits or dement's Of each CASE
THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED-"wE CORDIALLY
SUPPORT THE EXECUTIVE"
The caucus adjourned at 1:45 o'clock. They
unanimously adopted the following resolution,
which the secretary of the caucus was author
lied to make public:
RESOLVED, That we approve the views and
action OF the President, Communicated to the
Senate through Attorney General Garland in
his letter of January 29th, 1886, and that we
cordially support the executive therein"
The letter OF the Attorney General was re-
ceived by the President of the Senate yesterday
and was seen by the Senators, but as there was
no executive session 1t was not formally laid
before the body.
NO CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS CALLED
YET.
The republican Senators have not yet called q
caucus, but 1t is thought probable that they will
by Monday or Tuesday. Some OF the republic
can Senators who have not been inclined to an
tagOnize the President think he has made q
mistake in refusing to submit papers to the
Senate.
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PREDICTIONS OF WAR.
King George Will Abdicate II the War
Party Triumphs I'm Greece

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Jan. 3O.-There are no signs of quie-
tude in Greece, anything more than waiting to
see what Gladstone does. The lord admiral
says he has now received definite instructions
signed by Lord Salisbury to employ force
against the Greeks, should they attack the
Turks no matter where. Continental opinion
strongly prophesies war. II the war party i'm
Greece is triumphant the king will probably re-
tire ultimately in favor of his son, the duke of
Sparta who was born q Greek, and is popular.
II the peace party prevail, internal troubles are
almost certain.
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Mary Bells Vision.

THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE SEEN
HAvILAND IN A DREAM.
The young girl who wrote the letter to the
postmaster at Sandy Springs, Md, published in
yesterdays STAR, giving an account of a vision
she claimed to have in which she witnessed a
murder, the victim of which was supposed to
be Haviland, the Montgomery county miller, is
named Mary Bell. She is described as being a
frail-looking, blondehaired little GIRL who lives
with her mother at No. 13 Cooke street, oppo-
site Lafayette market, Baltimore. The Baiti-
more American to-day says: "Her father is
Mary is IL years old, and goes to No. 81 gram
mar school. She goes to a Baptist Sunday
school and to church. While frail-looking she
than the usual ailments of children of her age
There Is nothing peculiar about her, except
that she can shut her eyes and see, or imagine
that she can see, things which other people are
hunting tor but cannot find. Mary does not
like to perform this strange feat and will not
do II unless ordered by her mother. One time
Mary's mother told her to shut her eyes and
try to discover its whereabouts. Mary did as
she was bidden, described the basket and the
heavy cords binding it, and followed it TIL She
discovered 1t in the proper place in Frederick.
It reached there all right. When Mrs. Bell read
land in Montgomery county some time ago, she
told Mary to close her eyes and tell her where
Haviand's body was. Mary closed her eyes,
Sandy Spring the account OF what she saw"
Last night, to a reporter of The American,
Mary, encouraged by her mother, repeated her
story. YES" said her mother, "Mary posi-
lively asserts that she saw the body, and be-
lieve her. She had never read the story her
self, and told her only the outlines of it"
AN UNFOUNDED RUMoR.
A rumor that Haviland's body had been
found near Rock Creek proves to be un.
founded.
Yesterday a colored man named Patrick
Coates was arrested at Burnt Mills by Deputy
Sheriff Bond for an assault and battery on VIM
Goodwin. This offence was committed about
one year ago. Coates was arrested at the time.
but escaped by jumping out OF a buggy in which
he was being taken to Jail. Yesterday Detec.
tive Block had him taken before q magistrate
and examined in reference to the Haviland
case.
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MAKING LITTLE PROGRESS.
Proceedings at = Stand.
still In C0lumbus-C0l. D0navin's

Compromise Proceedings at . stand.
still I'm Columbus-Col. Douavin's
Absence.
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 3O.-At present there are
but few of either party that express any hope
OF the senate conference committee arriving at
any amicable settlement Of existing differences.
On Friday morning 1t was generally under
stood there would be a thorough Investigation
OF the senatorial election in Hamilton county,
the democrats having from the first insisted
that this was due to the members now holding
seats which are contested. Yesterday the DEM
ocrats attached string to the agreement 70 in
vestigate and pulled that question out OF sight
and refused to investigate unless the republi-
cans would accept their rules as binding and
fuse to so pledge themselves and insist that the
question OF rules be left for consideration after
the reports OF the investigation committees
have been submitted to the senate.
Lieutenant Gov. Kennedy to-day said: I" I do
not believe anything will be accomplished. The
truth of the matter is, the democrats do not
want an investigation, now that the opportu-
nifty is offered; they are afraid of il, and, in
order to prevent one being had, insist upon us
accepting propositions entirely foreign to the
"In the event no agreement is arrived at
looking to thorough inquiry into the senate
rial election in Hamilton county, what will be
the course VI the republicans"
other avenues open. The case will not be aban-
doned, and regard 1t as only question OF
time when we will succeed"
AN ALLEGED FRESH DISCOVERY OF FRAUD.
The house committee on privileges and cleo
lions now considering the Harlan contest case
is said to have already unearthed some very
gross frauds that were not brought to the sur
face by the Cincinnati committee OF one hum
bred.
COL. DoNAvIN STILL MISSING.
The select committee appointed to investigate
charges of bribery in connection with the cleo
ton of Mr.. Payne is making slow progress, be-
cause of the non-appearauce of Colonel Donavin,
whose presence is eagerly looked for. The COM
mittee have no tidings as to his present where
abouts other than newspaper reports.
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GLADSTONE CONFIDENT.
Not ut All Doubtful OF His Ability %
Form q Stable Cabinet.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Jan. 3O-The queen had no alter
native but to summon Gladstone. can state
positively that the latter is perfectly satisfied
with the course of things so far. He considers
that he has taken no false STEP and has full
confidence in his ability to form q cabinet and
conduct the government Every day shows
more completely how badly the tories have
played their cards. Instead Of getting beaten
and leaving the liberals free from the necessitv
of showing their hand, they should have boldly
announced an Irish policy In the queens
speech and taken division boldly on the cries
or law and order and the integrity of the en-
pire. Great rage reigns among the younger
members Of the party at the fiasco.
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Treasury Observation-Disclosures Charles
A. Frank, of Massachusetts,, from 81 900 to
class 1, and James H. Drummer, of Missouri,
from 5000 to $1,000 class in the Office of the
sixth auditor.
Charles X. Hatfield, of New York. has been
appointed to 81 900 clerkship in the office of
the Second Assistant Postmaster General
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GEN; SHERMAN WILL REMOVE TO NEW YORK.
Gen. w. 7. Sherman's daughter, Mrs. Fitch. now
resides in New York, while his son is In an
eastern college. "A St. Louis dispatch says:
The coming spring and summer he will travel
in the west, and ~ the beginning OF next win
ter, or when he gets tired Of wandering, he Will
sell out entirely In St Louis and take np quar-.
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Hts Letter - Gel. oeess Wss osrtesly
Private, and Gen. Fry n IN Inter.
1eper. Anyway.
NEW YORK. jan So.-A ST. Louis special 70
the World says: General Sherman was shown
tonight q copy OF Gen. Fry's letter sent out to-
day by the Associated Press. In reply the gem
eral showed the reporter q copy Of Q letter
which he wrote to-day % Dol. scott In which
be says: My letter 20 you on September 9Th,
1885, was purely private, and one from which
Gen Fry had no right 20 quote without my
consent But even amer he bad % quoted
II he had answered tho editor's
most courteous inquiry. at my i'm
stance, OF December 9Th, could In a
paragraph have changed the word would 10
might or have interlined probably 20 express
more fully my meaning. You are at liberty 20
make either OF these changes In that letter and
put II on your official fle. What take excep.
ton 10 Il having Fry, who was never the CONT
date OF Gen. Grant or Gen. sherman, posing a.
the panegyrist OF the former at the expense of
the latter. When In 1s62-63 Gen. Grant
needed friend was that friend and it seems
odd that now, when Gen. Grant needs no friend,
Gen. Fry should step In 20 claim the privilege.
Fry may do what he pleases WIN do the
same"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-30

THEIR BOAT CRUSHED BY ICE IN TRYING TO
CROSS THE KENTUCKY RIVER.
EVANSVILLE, ND, Jan. 3O.-Four unknown
men attempted TO cross the river 10 the Ken
lucky side in y skif yesterday Afternoon. The
river was full of gorged ice, making the cross
ing very difficult. About midway they encoun-
midst Of the ice and the men puiiing desper e
ately. Then came to the lookers-on, ON the shore
u faint SQUAD Of grind and crush and the un-
fortunate men and the boat had disappeared.
Mr.. Samuel Butler, q farmer, and one OF HIS
hands took q skiff and went out as far a they,
dared to venture but found no trace Of the men
and It Is supposed that all were Lost. II Is
thought they came here from Green river for
provisions.
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MURDERERs' WEAPONS, ETC., TO BE SOLD By
AUCrION.-The annual auction sale by the
property clerk of the police department. will
take place at police headquarters on the 18th Of
next month. Among the articles to be sold is
the revolver used by De FrOuville of East
Washington, In killing his wife and himself
the bread knife used by Brice who killed Wash
ingtOn at the Baltimore and Potomac depot
and the axe used by Armstead Ward to kin one
of his companions in East Washington. The
list also comprises the abandoned property of
suicides, a large number of revolvers and knives
used in assault cases, diamond ring and sew
eral plain gold rings and bracelets There is
also q marble mantel, q bottle of cologne and
several silk handkerchief.
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Capitol Topics.


THE TRADE IN ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
The House committee on the alcoholic liquor
traffic yesterday appointed Messrs. Fredericks
Merriman, Lindsey, Price and Campbell a
subcommittee on all bills relating to the
appointment of an alcoholic liquor commits
sion. Messrs. Glover, Sayres and Price were
appointed subcommittee on bill providing
that no person shall receive United States IL
cense to sell intoxicating liquors until he has
secured license from the local authorities
MARINE CORPS APPOINTMENTS AND PROMO
Mr.. Butler yesterday introduced bill in
the Senate to regulate appointments and
promotions in the staff of the marine
corps. The bill provides that the adjutant
and inspector, the paymaster and quarter
master of the corps, after thirty years SER
vice, shall have the rank Of lieutenant-colO-
mel, and after forty years service, when retired,
the rank and pay OF a retired colonel. Assistant
quartermaSters, after twenty-five years SER
vice. ten of which shall have been in the quar-
termaster's department the corps shall have
the rank of major. Appointments to fill vacan-
cies OF the adjutant or paymaster shall be by
selection from the line officers on the active
list who have served twenty years. A vacancy
in the office of quartermaster shall be filled by
promotion from the assistant Quartermasters
on the active list according to seniority.
NOTES.
Neither house Of Congress was in session
to-day.