One of them, Mr. E.E. Chapman, a stock-broker, was arrested by the United States Marshal, taken to Washington, and tried for contempt. His offence was that of breaking the law which binds witnesses to give their testimony before Committees of Congress with the same care that they have to exercise before the judges in the courts of law. A witness in a law court who refuses to obey the court is guilty of contempt of court, and can be fined or imprisoned as the court pleases. Mr. Chapman was found guilty of this misdemeanor, and sentenced to thirty days' imprisonment. Having disposed of Mr. Chapman's case, the United States District Attorney has sent word that he intends to try the other six refractory witnesses on May 17th. From the printed accounts at the time of the investigation, they all seem to have given as much trouble as they possibly could, and as Mr. Chapman has been found guilty, the chances are that the others will be also, and that the jail of the District of Columbia may contain some distinguished millionaires before the month is out. If we are to have Investigation Committees, it is just as well that people should learn they are not to be trifled with. * * * * * New York has just had a visit from Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces Indians. Next to the old Sioux warrior, Red Cloud, Chief Joseph is the most prominent Indian alive to-day. He came to New York at the special request of General Miles, and seemed to be much interested in seeing the sights. His real business East was in Washington. He came on from the Indian Reservation in Washington Territory, where he lives with 150 of his tribe, to ask permission to join the main body of the Nez Perces in Idaho. There are 1,000 of the Nez Perces in Idaho, and it is the dearest wish of the old chief's heart that he, and the remnant of the tribe that is with him, may be allowed to go back and end their days in their old homes. General Miles secured permission for Chief Joseph to come on to Washington and tell the Government the wishes of his people. He obtained an interview for him with Mr. Bliss, Secretary of the Interior, and also with the Indian Commissioner. The old chief feels sure that his request will be granted, because, as he proudly says, he has come on himself to make it. While he was in New York he went to see Buffalo Bill, William Cody, who, as you probably know, was one of the most famous scouts the army ever had, and who has done noble service for his country. The chief saw the Wild West Show from Colonel Cody's box, and after it was over went to the Indian quarters, and smoked the pipe of peace with the Sioux Indians who travel with Buffalo Bill. The Sioux have a great admiration for the Nez Perces, and their surprise and pleasure at seeing the chief was unbounded.