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tSHrer Pheasant.
closure, where there are deer of all sizes,
ages, cOlors and degrees eff friendlness and
intelligence. They vary from the diminu-
tive mouse-cOlored baby, who. exhausted
with its own triskiness. lay concealed in a
clump of sage-brush, above which could be
diScerned nothing but its ears, alert and
erect, to the lordly, buff-colored elk, who
occasionally beloved like burro and
seemed proud of his dignied isolation on
the summit of the highest hill.
One deer, a little larger than the others,
seemed TO have obtained universal consent
to consider himself the head of the herd.
He had long black hair with black nose
and face. and fiat head, which gave him
very sinister appearance. His antlers were
long and sharp, and his approach was the
signal for universal scattering.
In the Glen the llama also has its hame.
This animal is veritable curio. with the
face OF a calf and the neck of camel. Its
body is brown and its legs are white and
lanky. 1t has round back and a peculiar
curve in the nape of the neck, forming an
imperfectly developed hump. When the
head is down the hump contracts. but ordi-
narily the neck is high and arched The
motion, but the odd droop of its neck gives
1t very meek appearance and an air OF per-
petual apology.
This is the season of the year when the
antlers of the bucks drop OFF. Many of the
deer came close 70 the palng with an air of
the mGst confiding friendship, and an eX-
animation OF the antlers Of some showed
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is inclement, or when the stares and per-
sonal comments of people make him feel
modest and inspire wish to blush. E.
The heavy rains during the past few days
have not incommOded him in the least, and
he has stood out in the center of the pen
with his back to the wind wearing an air of
thorough enjoyment.
Since his arrival, last Friday, he has given
ample evidence of the possession of q
healthy appetite. He eats with apparent
relish every dish that is set before him, but
he seems to have preference for hay and
crushed barley, with carrots for dessert His
attendants are giving him only a measured
diet, but they are very positive that he is in
no need of tonic.
On Monday Commissioner Stow and ST.
perintendent McLaren supervised the ex-
pertinent OF placing a small deer in Ben'S
domain, to determine the extent of his social
qualities. He seemed delighted with his
visitor, with whom he was soon on good
terms. His idea of hospitality con sisted in
licking the soft hair on the back OF the deer,
who thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
Ben IS years old and is a Well-grown bull
for his years. The Park Commissioners
expect soon to procure two buffalo cows,
who will tighten the hours of his captivity.
A tract of several acres near Deer Glen
will he inclosed by high paling and re-
served for the accommodation of Ben and
his wives.
Ordinarily he is a quiet, somewhat re-
served, but we'll behaved buffalo. 0cca-
sionally, however, he gets on the rampage,
ana on such occasions his domestic arrange
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BRITISHPARLIAMENT
Matters Pertaining to the Col
OnieS Discussed.
The LoFds Consider the Treaty Between
Newfoundland and the United States.
II Will Not Be Ratified at PFaSant-A
Proposal for the Formation Of
ZOllYarain.
Special to THE MORNING CA11

LONDON, Feb. 17.-In the House of Lords
today, replying to questions about the con-
vention between Newfoundland and the
United States, the delay regarding which is
causing dissatisfaction in Newfoundland,
Lord Knutsford, the Secretary of State said
the imperial Government had been con-
demned for breaking its engagements,
bat none were ever given. 1t may
at some lime be possible to Sc
cure for the colony the advantages it desires
without preiudicing the interests Of other
parts Of the empire. But imperial consent
to negotiate separate arrangements has al
ways been subject to a wel-recognize prin-
ciple that the imperial Government must see
how far the proposed terms affect other in
tegeSts Of the empire. Leave to negotiate
does not imply Imperial sanction. The Cana
dian Government had made a strong protest
against the Newfoundland convention with
the United States, and after mature cousid-
Grafton tie Government had decided it
could not, for the present, be completed.
In the Commons this evening, Vincent
moved tHat the Government, at the earliest
opportunity, invite the British colonies to
a conference in London, to debate the best
means of forming zollverein. He con-
tended that imperial federation was only to
be obtained through commercial fedora
tion. a lengthy debate followed, which was
participated in by Sir Lyon Playfair,
Goschen, the Chancellor of the Exehequer,
and others The latter believed the increas-
ing desire for q closer union between En-
gland and the colonies ought to be fostered.
There was no likelihood, however. that the
colonies would consent to a conference on a
free-trade basis There only remained diff
ferential duties, and he failed to see how
they could be imposed. Vincent withdrew
his mOfinO
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GLADsToNE's ASSURANCES.
An Assertion That They Will Be Given to
the Public Shortly.

the Public Shortly.
LONDON, Feb 17.-The Times declares
that Gladstone has authorized the publica-
lion of the assurances given by him in re-
gard to the Irish land and police questions.
The McCarthyites do not admit that the as
snrances are within the same category with
the Boulogne negotiations, and fail TO see
that PaFnell has any ground to complain of
improper disclosures.
The PaIncllite and McCarthyite members
of Parliament held meetings to-day. At the
meeting of the Parnellites a resolution was
adopted stating that in the negotiations be-
tween Parnell and O'Brien, with the view
OF settling existing disputes, the course of
the former merted the continued conf
denee OF the Irish. He was capable of
guarding the interests and honor of the
Irish nation, and OF conducting the national
cause TO a final triumph.
Parnell had private meeting of his fac
tiOn to-day, at which final arrangements
were made for the campaign in Ireland.
Seven Of ParnelPs leading men crossed to
Ireland tonight to organic meetings where
ever the anti-ParneliiteS have arranged one.
ParneH himself goes TO Ireland Saturday.
Tie viii address a great meeting at RUs-
common Sunday, and one at StTokestown
Monday.
Parnen privately communicated to
OBrien and Dillon yesterday that there
was no good end to be served by carrying
tine negoti atoms on any further. In this
view Dillon and 0'Brien agree, though with
profound sorrow
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THE HOUSE.
A Resolution Reported for the Impeachment Of
Louisiana Judge


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE House to-
day, in pursuance Of the designation by the
Speaker, was called to order by Parsons of
Illinois.
The Committee on Judiciary reported a
resolution for the impeachment Of Alexan-
der Boarman, Judge of the United States
District Court for the Western District of
Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanor.
Ordered printed.
The conference report on the Fortiica-
tion Bill was agreed to and the House went
iatO Committee of the Whole on the Indian
Appropriation Bill.
Carter of Montana offered an amendment
appropriating $685., 900 to carry out the agree
ment with the Crow Indians of Montana.
Adopted.
The amendment for carrying out certain
treaty agreements with the Sisseton and
Wahpeton aud other Indians was agreed to.
Holman of Indiana offered an amendment
providing that the Cherokee Nation may
negotiate with the Secretary of the Interior
for the sale of the Cherokee Outlet
Adopted.
The committee rose and reported the bill
to the House. The previous question was
oraered on the passage of the bill, and the
House adjourned.
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The Monarch Of the Dee Glen and the Heir Appdrent
deep cracks at the base, as if the striking
appendages would soon be shed. On the
heads of those who had recently lost their
antlers could be discovered two round, red
spots, presenting the appearance of half
healed wound, marking the former location
of their departed glory. Several gave evil
dence of the possession of embryotic horns,
and one deer spOrted an ornament on the
right side of its head, while the left was un-
adorned.
The chief interest Of visitors to the Deer
Glen. however, centerS in the big elk, who
constitutes the main attraction. His large,
spreading antlers resemble the dry branches
of an oak tree, and he will probably lose
them in few days, the season for their an
nual disappearance being almost over. The
elk can be very majestic when he chooses,
but yesterday morning he threw aside his
dignity. and growled and grunted like hy-
pochondriacal dyspeptic He made friendly
advances to his visitors, and poked out his
nose pathetically, as if craving sympathy.
Down toward the childrens' playground
is cage of pheasnntS worthy OF more than
passing notice. The.Guatemala pheasant is
a remarkable looking bird. with bottle
shaped body. Its feathers are black, but it
has a snow-white tail. About its nostrils
is a broad, yellow band, it has hooked
beak and general air of surprise.
The silver pheasant has philosophical ap-
pearance and Looks like an amiable, we'll
bred rooster. II has black body feathers
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AMONG THE ANIMALS.
Studying Natural History at
Golden Gate Park.
The Main Features of the Menagerie Near the
0cean-Idiosyncrasies OF Ben Har-
rison, the Buffalo.

Yesterday morning was bright and beau
tiful at Golden Gate Park. The sun shone
clear and strong, dispelling the rain clouds
and developing graceful contra It's in light
and shade. The atmosphere was pure and
fresh and the ocean breeze was neither
strong nor cold.
All nature rejoiced at the grateful showers
and seemed to reflect the subsequent warmth
and brightness. The birds sang as if their
throats would burst, and the calls of the
quail rose clear and joyous above the gen.
eral hum and stir of animated life.
Out at the deer glen an unusual amount of
activity and frolicSomeness was apparent
among the occupants of the extensive in
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and white wings with black pencilings.
The scarlet rims around the eyes relieve its
rather somber appearance, and 1t is very
proud of black crest and long white tail
feathers.
The golden pheasant is the most gorgeous
" plumed bird in the park. The brilliant
effect of the blending of its red, gold, yell
low, orange, green, blue and brown feathers
presents the appearance OF an animated rain
bow. Its bright-colored tail feathers are
quite twenty inches in length and sweep the
ground with courtly grace. Its plumed he'll
met droops like that of richly comparisoned
Knight Templar who has taken all the de-
grees.
The youngest native-born resident of
Golden Gate Park is n youngster who is not
yet three weeks old, and who bears the So
briquet of dick Hammond" Properly
defined. "Dick" is a little, mouse-colored
donkey with a big, woolly head and COM
ically solemn look. His appearance was IT.
resistibly funny as he stood swelling with
Importance.
Two young antelopes arrived from Denver
about ten days ago and are kept for the
present in pen by themselves In color
they are delicate fawn. with white mark
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PROJECTED COMBINATIONS.
Plans Of The Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis Railroad.

KANSAS CITY, Feb 16.-The Times says
that President Nettleton of the Kansas City,
Fort Scott and Memphis road has deter
mined TO carry out the plans which have
been under consideration for some time
past contemplating the consolidation Of the
Memphis with the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas.
Another of President Netteton's plans,
which the Times saws is to be carried out
independently, is providing an independent
line for Memphis from Birmingham, Ala,
10 the seab0ard.
WESTERN TRIP POSTPONED.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1T.-The American Asso-
citation of General Passenger and Ticket
Agents, in session in this city, has decided
20 make this meeting take the place of the
sem-annual meeting to have been held in
San Francisco on March 18th, and to post
pone the contemplated trip to the Pacific
Coast until next year.
SERIOUS CHARGES.
William S. Alley, New York stock
broker, has asked Judge Tuley to appoint
receiver for the Louisville. New Albany and
Chicago Railway. A lengthy bill was filed,
making grave charges against President
Breyfogle He charges BreyfOgle with
doctoring the records of the directory, and
packing the board with his personal friends
who were not stockholders. A conspiracy
is alleged between Breyf0gle and Henry 5.
Ives to wreck the company and buy it ID for
confederates. Judge Tuley referred the
matter to the Master in Chauncery. Director
Hughes, speaking for President Breyfogle
Tonight pronounced the proceedings simply
a malicious attack on the credit of the
company.
THE GOULD TRIP.
BRUNSWICK (Ga.), Feb. lit is stated
tonight on the authority Of CALVIN ). Brice
that the object OF the late Gould trip was to
look after the Central and South Ameri-
can trade. Said he: "It was our desire to
find what steps were necessary to carry out
the intentions OF the international congress
to establish trade between these countries
We are completing our arrangements as
rapidly as possible, and have already two
Southern points Brunswick Ga, and Mo-
bile, Ala. From these seaport termni we
will establish several lines Of steamers to
Spanish-American countries"
DECISION AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Judge Lacombe
has decided against the Government in the
suit against the Union Pacili lic and Western
Union to recover for rebates for alleged
overcharges for dispatches sent in time OF
war.
DIVIDEND DECLARED.
Boston, Feb. 17.-The Chicago, Buring-
ton and Quincy Directors to-day declared a
per cent dividend.
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ments are sadly disturbed. Yesterday one
of the stablemen who attend to his personal
wants entered his pen for some purpose. and
Ben, who probably perceived the unfriendly
feelings his visitor entertains for the Federal
administration, made wild rush for the
stableman, who is a man of gigantic stature.
For about two minutes the atmosphere was
charged with a mingling of buffalo and
sand-cloud, from which the big attendant
emerged with no bones broken.
The color of Ben's hair is in two or three
shades of brown and black, and he wears il
rather longer than fashion generally de-
crees. A bunch of hair under his chin
serves for beard. which in form is not un-
like that of his distinguished sponsor. AS
yet no silver mug has been received from
Washington, but such gift would be per-
fectlY in order,
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bride. He is not wnat is usually termed a
brilliant man. but he will know how to take
care of the seventy odd millions which he
Will inherit.
Many presents were received. That
Of the bridegroom is a tiara of diamonds,
with tieur-de-is in front. The bridegroom's
father gave a brooch of diamonds and
diamond REVERE. His mother gave a silver
table service decorated with the Astor crest
and five of her finest diamond stars, and she
is known to have the finest collection of
jewels in the United States. Mr.. and Mrs
William Astor gave in addition IA lot on the
southeast corner OF Fifth avenue and Fifty
fifth street, very valuable. Many other mag
nifcent presents have been received, some
from abroad.
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NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Congress to Be Asked to Purchase the BAN

crOII hesldence IN washington.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-P. C. Crawford, in
his Washington letter to the Tribune, says;
Several gentlemen at the capital, who are
interested in the establishment of National
Historical Association, will ask Congress
next year to purchase the present Bancroft
mansion as headquarters for such n So
ciety. Every State has fourishing histOr-
ical society, and these societies would CO.
operate with the national association. A
moderate endowment from Congress would
afford basis for all that is required. The
Bancroft library, which is going to be sold,
should also be in possession of the Govern
ment. 1t contains all of the documents and
works gathered by Bancroft during his
forty odd years of historical study. Nearly
everything that he had relates to American
history. His library also includes copies of
important state papers found by him during
his service as Minister at Berlin. These
papers all bear upon the early history of the
country. 1t is further planned 10 establish
a new department of the Government, cor.
responding to the French Ministry of Beaux
Arts
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GENERAL sHERMAN,s FUNERAL
Arrangements Completed for an Imposing
Military and Civic Procession

Arrangements Completed for an Imposing
Military and Civic Procession.
New YORK, Feb. 17.-Generals Howard,
Butterfed and Slccum, in charge of the
funeral of General Sherman, have issued
orders outlining the arrangement of the
funeral procession, etc. The cortege will
be an imposing one. comprising regular
troops, sailors, mar ines and National
Guardsmen, besides the President and Cab
met, visiting Governors. various military
societies, etc. The casket will be drawn on
a caisson. The pall-bearers will be: Major
Generals Generals Sehofield i and Howard, Rear
Admlrals Brane and Greer, Professor
Major-Generals Slocun, Sickles, Dodge,
Corse, Swayne and Woodford. The column
will be commanded by Major General How
ard. The Confederate Camp of this city to-
day passed resolutions of respect and named
a committee to attend tile funeral. All pub
lie offices and buildings will be closed on
funeral day and flags half-masted through
out the city and on the shipping In the
harbor.
WASHINGTON, Feb, 17--General Schofeld
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Quay's Denial.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Evening Post
continues its attack on Quay to-day calling
him, among other things, notorious
protiigate." III long editorial review of
yesterdays speech, 1t says: Quay has at
last answered the charges made against him
in the Post nearly nine months after their
denial, such as is made by every malefactor
not taken in the act. Such denials, as is
well known. have no value either in law or
morals; they have to be fortified by the
production OF some other kind OF evidence"
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REBEL VICTORIES.
Government Troops Defeated at Coquimbo
and QuilIota

and QuilIota.
PARIS, Feb. IA dispatch from Buenos
Ayres announces that the Government
troops have been defeated at Coquimbo and
Quill6ta. The insurgent forces are rapidly
increasing in numbers and advancing upon
the capital Of Santiago. Only few towns
remain loyal. The destruction of railways
by insurgents hampers the movements of
Government troops. President Balmaceda
is well supported in the capital, and is said
to. be hOreful of being able to repel the
rebels. 1t is feared the effect of the rebel
lion will be disastrous to the finances and
commerce Of the country. During the hattie
at Tarapaca. las miles southeast of Ilo. the
mines were set on fire and afterward fl0uded
to extinguish the flames. The German
miners have fled into the interior The coal
depots at Coronel have been pilaged by in
surgent sailors to obtain coal for the rebel
vessels,
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ANOTHER TRUST.

Consolidation of Clothes-Wringer Companies,
With Headquarters at Providence
PROVIDENCE Or. H.. Feb 17.-Thc latest
trust is Clothes wringer Trust. President
4. n Bannger Of the Woonsocket Com
pany, who, after the failure Of the Barring
Bros. Of London TO organize a similar
trust, assumed control Of the scheme, to-day
completed the consolidation on the original
basis by securing contract for the transfer
of the Bailey Wringing Works of this city,
making the payment therefor The consoli-
dation Of the concern will be known as the
American Wrlnger Company. for which q
charter is now pending in the Legislature.
The capital will be 81, 100000. A majority
OF the stock win be owned in Rhode Island.
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ASTOR-WILLING.
The Marriage Ceremony Witnessed by
Only a Few Personal Friends.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 17.-Miss Ava
Lawle Willing, daughter of Edward S. Will
ing of this city, was married here to-day to
John Jacob Astor, son of William Astor.
The marriage took place at l o'clock at Mr..
Vikings residence, oil South Broad street,
and only the immediate families of Mr..
Astor and Miss Willing and a few
intimate personal friends were present.
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who owns the stations Sultan, who sired
Stamboul and helped the Californian up
many rounds of fortunes ladder. and George
colon. He will take either of the horses
named above and their entire produce, CIV
ing in return California land, On which Will
son will transplant his K entucky breeding
Interests and make that State his home in
the future.
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Given I'm for Lost.

New YORK, Feb. 17.-The life-saving
boat f. L. Norton. which has now been
eighty-six days at sea, has been given up
for lost by the Norton Ship building COM
pany. She sailed November oath iron New
London, carrying Captain aud Mrs. +. L.
Norton, niece of the captain, two en-
gineers, a sailing master aud crew of
four. She was fifty-eght feet long. had
engines of thirty-hurse power and carried
great deal OYcanyas
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Rich Gnld-Minas-

New ORLEANS, Feb. 17.-Frauk Won
Phul, formerly of New Orleans, now of
Greytown, Nicaragua, arrived on the steamer
Morgan last night. He SAID there was a
sensation i'll Nicaragua at the present sue
cess of several gOd-mnes in Princapulka
He saw chunks us large as his finger. He is
positive the AZtecS obtained their gold from
these mines, especially rs stone hatchets
and stone basins are found in the neigh
b0rhOnd
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Sarah Bernhard Poisoned.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Sarah Bernhardt
was poisoned Sunday by eating canned
mushrooms for dinner at the Hoffman
House. She was taken i'll soon after, and
until midnight considerable anxiety was
felt as to the result All yesterday after
noon the actress was confined 10 her bed,
with a physician in constant attendance.
Last night she appeared at the opening per-
formance of Cleopatra, though still suffering
from the effect Of the attack. DR.. Gibler
said all danger was averted and there was
no cause for alarm.
The Journal states that tho reason why
Sarah Bernhard summoned the police
officials the other day was that she had seen
in the audience at the theater Victor Mace,
the absconding Paris banker.
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Prosnective Weddinn

LONDON, Feb. lit is probable that be-
fore the season closes society will be graft
fed by an event for which it has long been
prepared. It is understood that when the
term of her widowhood is up the Duchess
OF Manchester Will wed Lord Harrington.
Shnuh the Duchess enter upon this mar
risge. she will come to her new Lord almost
penniless. The late Duke by his will be-
haved most handsomely to his relct as long
as she remained in a single state.
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Tmn nnestinns settled

ST. PAUL, Feb. IA special to the
Pioneer Press from Bismarck, S. Dak.,
says: Another sensation was caused to-day
by the action of the Senate on resubmisslon
and the capital removal. Resubmission
was reconsidered and defeated by vote OF
Is to II. and the capital removal by "a to 8,
and both questions settled for two years if
not forever