Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1883, Page 1

; —_—_—_ > THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except ‘Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Yeethwent Corner Penssylvazis Ave. and 11th $t..\7 ‘The Evening Star Newspaper Company. GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. —_— + Evrsrse Fran is served to subscribers m the carriers, om thelr own acconnt, at 10 cents per 4 bp feed eee, oar vaacoae 7 -t Stan—published on Friday—{1 syean, 2 Fertegeprepsid. Six months, 50 cents. ; ‘The in Repeper nt looms Uae e pent fore ee V% 61—N2 9,379. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 14, 1883. TWO CENTS, _ | aor snr mses von ru Pasar rane woe Baics of advertising made known on a : = mat. AMUSEMENTS SUMMER RESORTS. . SPECIAL NOTICES. Washington News and Gossip. THE sTAR ROUTE ARGUMESTS. District Government Affair, 'ATIONAL THEATER. VAPON SPHINGS ASD BATHS (ALKA- [SF CONSEQUENCE OF THE WEATHER, RTE Judge Wylic Kules that Only One ve replied to a petition from N MAY 17, 18 and 19, Cae GrENy sONE EAs No van femt QUANTICO HIGH TEA nue, HL 00080; customs SSI Comneol Cam be Hoard for Each De- Ssking that fe be repaired: har wich aie toaes Saenral ae reece Bisco abe ha aepeeeertra ce | CETSMARSTRNORD. she erent coms snroomam Rs Patet tir op a ee eee eatcings On 3 POTOMAC BUAT CLUB. Engawement of the Washington favorite, Mr."R. L. DOWNING, and the English Actress, Mise KATHARINE ROGERS, Supported by Mr. C. B. Hanford and members of ‘Miss Mary Anderson's Company. myl4-6t NEw THEATER COMIQUE. A GALA WELK! ‘THE HINPOO NAUTCH DANCERS. THE HAYDEN QUARTET. ‘THE NAC-NAO DANCERS, GEYER AND. MACKIE. AMY NELSON, CUMMINS AND DOYLE. ‘An Immense Show. Matinge Toentaya, Extra Matisoon Wednestay, snd NEW DIME MUSEUM. "Surpassing aaytsing im Aetlen for x of the Museum Department. Willetts and in Pauto BSNEEy Minindorts shanty to. RDS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. BENEFIT OF THE BUSINESS STAFF, A Choice Summer Entertainment, WATERBURY SERIES, Containing many special features, == MAts HaLL. L. G. MARINI wil give his ANNUAL FLORAL MAY FESTIVAL on TUESDAY, May 22. ‘Tickets at Ellis’ Music Store and at the Hall, myI2 &t YS SUMMiK GARDEN — BRILLIANT Opening of the MONDAY EVENING, May Prof, Suse's Eusarged Marne Saad ¥o- Se Scns Farge aad oats are ‘true to life, wilt appear. Adiuusalon, , ai Beason tcketa uow ou eale.” FORD'S oveRA HOUSE. ANNUAL BENEFIT ‘oF MR. JOHN T. FORD, 1852 THE WASHINGTON MANAGER, MONDAY EVENING, May lira. ‘The performance will be Gilbert snd Sukivan’s charm- ing Fairy Opera of WOLANTHE; On, 1HE PEXR AND THE PERI, ry Evexant Ccstumes, "New Sceuery, etc. $1,30 and $1.00, xecordiug to loca- »,, Reserved places, tone vd -1.09 or 59, Cent my7 AL JOCKEY CLUB. 183. SPRING MEETING. 1883. WUCSDAY, MAY 15. WEDNESDAY, Max 16. THUESDAY, MAY 17. PKIDAY, MAY 18, FIVE RACES EACH DAY, * One of which will bea STZEFLECUASE OR A HURDLE RACE, ALL THE B-ST HORSES WILL TAKE PART, ‘The first race will be started prompf'y at 3 o'clock. ‘Traius Jeave the Beltimore and Obio Derot for the ‘Track st 99.0, 12 me, 1, 1:30, 3 2:40, and 3-30 peace “ the Faces. a SUMMER GARDEN. CONCERT EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK, By an Enlargea Orchestra, Under the conduetorship of Prof. CHRIS. ARTH. Miss NANDL HOFER. ‘Mr. FEKD. KRAUSE, Baritone. Admission, “en Cents. Feuson Ticke’s at reduce? rates. Wy 488l-ct0n ATH Tic PARK. 9b and 5. SATURDAY, MAY PICKED NEVES FROM ‘THe SUAGEON GENE- AL'S OFPICE. Admiesion to Park. 25 centa, myt Lad es aam tte ‘k tree. Game cal! d.at 4:30 p. m. arl6-Im Teor CN FRHIBITION Now 35 z AND SALE AT = Etreet. NAEREDTER a | stret 2 ¢. (26 F street northwest, cne door from street, (lcice Chi Tris Gewe, Evcravinen Chrome lec: sis0 i as Ck yStiowe, ete. at * Picture Cord ana iy He . 2 uekeverc Terms Cou. Pree Att Gallery.” calf Gyn Fusiivan For the Benefit of the GERMAN ORPHAN A YLUM, = the Washinzton Schuetzen Park, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1883. Admission to the Park. each person 25 cents. Pree ‘Shooting aud Priz- Bowing. myl2-2¢ pe COLUMBIA FI-HING CLUB Will Give Their EIGHTEENTH A\NUAL PIONIC In honor of the Sixticth E:rthiay of GLOUGE JUENEMANN, On MONDAY, May 14, 1883, ‘Brace and strius band in attendance. Adwivsion, Be. my9,11,12 14, 41° ‘O! FOR GREAT FALLS AND © BIS JOHN BEIDGE.—Steam packet Exce'nior will make her Fegular ‘to_above plao-s SU DAY, | UESDAx, and FRIDAY. Lesve High strect and canal at 8a. ro. Fare 50 cents round ‘rip. Por charter apply at 2114 4th street northwest. ATTORNEYS. UMEY, ATTO NEYNT-LAW AT. KAXCiy Tol F ictiey fo- uate sud rent of real etate sna inveat Giewt { money. Also, titles exumined. Guuton Build- ing. 472 Lousiana avenue. myi-lin MUEL H. WALKER. si 8. COMM! SIONER, NOTARY PUBLIC AND ATTOKNEY FOR RENTS. m28-2m 50 Lu. ave., next to City P. O. ) BE. MILLEN, AT TORNEY-AT-LAW, © Rooms 2 aud 4 Gunton Law Buil tag, 472 Louinisna avenue, Residence, 240 North Capitol s:reet. DW. H. THOMAS, Atk oom Ne. 8, front room, Suiting: Sle Saawern GOODLICH, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 124 DEAR- A Seer Nec Giese advice tre. Eighteen ears exper’ nee. Coufidentia: business legai y at- pded to without publicity, mbs Hy, * 3aie Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, ‘916 F street northwest, jat-6m" Warner Building. NDREW U. BRADLEY, AtTorsrr-at-Law, wed toHooms Nos. 10 and 12, Gunion Building, ‘No. 472 Louisiana Avenue northwest. 5-6: ‘M. & Axp WM. x+ DIN WOODWARI Seas to cat Eure: Sasse se Ce ae cca: ex wo Coun! town property. 415-5m », J. QUOC! ele ES Flies a wo ci bmg . 227-12m A RELIABLE AND PERFECTLY SAFE Fira n ‘gks Satans Pile—home made, they always fresh. ve been used for over ‘years ferious—are gentle and yet thorough in ‘action, ARTHUK NATTANS, wx6 = Méthand I, 2d and D, and Tthand K ow.n.w. Places can now be reserved at the Opera House Box | myl2 an horee-back); asplendid White Sulphur, grand moun- 5 ay ee cilmanty uneurpessed ‘A charm: low York CLARENCE PETERS, Prop’r. ASTFORD HALL, OXFO) . 1 Dia GAMUBL RORHIB Proprstor, bs 2 ponalae Resort opel che 1888, f at ucste, ‘Terme moderne: ommetatl en ents at reduced rates lying to No, 727. ‘15th street. Washington. pede! sate ie T= “BRIGHTON,” ATLANTIC CITY. fen? OPEN ALL THE YEAx. HOT AND COLD SEA-WATER BATHS AND ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES, ¥. W. HEMSLEY & SON. EDWIN ROBERTS, ‘OUNTAIN TOPHOTEL, B:.Uk RIDGE MOUN- tains, Va., on Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, 140 miles from Ws vn City and 120 miles’ from Richmond, Va., Eee June 10ih,, ot at agg oS MASSIE, Prop., Charlottesville, Va. my8-2m OCK EN iON SPRINGS AND BATHS, Grest North Mountsin, Near Winchester, Va. Seven hoars from Washington. June 16th. Terms mo-erate. Geod vare. "No bar. Pure air. A. 5. PEATE, Proprietor. Cireulars givin‘ all information at the office of A 8. Pratt & on, 401 9th street norihwest, or at this office. ty Te MOUNTAINS, 7 THE PARK HOTEL, ‘Wiriameport, Pennsy!vanis. A quiet home for the summer months. (001 nights. Xo mo-quitoes. No malaria. Beautiful drives, music, o-anitoes. No wn wutiful drives, ic. te., e liberally supplied with farm luce. A new (tis hydraw ic elevator. ‘Te.ms moderate, Send for cirentar and di-gram. wy5-3m ABIN JOHN BRIDGE HOTEL (P. 0., ‘Montgomery county, Md.); seven iniles¥ from Washington on « ouduit road: the finest Jad drive from city: proprieti:s strictiy enforced; lancest stone areb in the world on adjoining ground», my4-4m AST END COTTAGES, BEDFORD, PA., open May 23:1. | Loction pleasant; from mineral spring fresh every da: ‘extrn charce; terms moderate." Address— my3-2m J. W. BARNDOLLAR, proprietor. QTOCKION HoreL, CAPE MAY, N. J.. WITL OPEN JUNE 30. a Tbe STOCK ON 45 the lergist end. best dpyoute Hetil co the coast. The beach is acknowieaved to be the finost ou this coutinent.” ‘The management will vo under the care of J. F, Cak For reventeen years Proprietor of Old ‘Sonavens ___LADIES’_GOODs. M. J. Hosz, Mus. 1309 F STREET NORTHWEST, has just returned from New York, and is now prepared to exhibit the largest stock of “FISE MILLINERY GooDs" ever displayed in this city. Special attention given to all orders. Mue. J. P. Parser, IMPORTER OF FASHION. 107 F STREET NORTHWEST, FIRST REGULAR SUMMER OPENING OF PARIS AND LONDON STYLES, ON THUR>DAY, MAY 10re, ‘When the very Latest Importations will be shown. No Cards. my? Mus. Setaa Roerens, (08 Nustu Srazer, Orrosrre Parexr Orrrer. Received a new ansortment of TRISH POINT, SWISS and NAIN‘OOK EMBROIDERIES; SPANISH, TORCHON, M\L1) SH LACE>, in variety of patterns, at very close prices. . Large selection of ( hi!dren’s Long snd Short DRESS- ES, MAKSEILLE SUITS, CL>AKS, LACE and SHIRRED CAPS, POKE BONNETS, and all kinds of CHILDREN'S FUKNISHING GOODS. api6-1m Patisen Hate eart hich Milincrs Novelties, Rent Lacon, M ats ani en, Fine Neckwear, Dives Trit tinin Parkgsin test styles French ¢ me Wraps, Jersey Jack- Handso! ets, Jersey suite, Jersey Pocotiaise, Moti ile ie te 8 variegs of styiewend, pre's, $30 and $34, ands fine w Suite, lk suits for! of, 8 cl Suits, a 907 Pennsylvania avenn>. very desirable assortment of Mantillas at 25 cent discount, Feathers dyed ‘and te-curied equal co new ones. ar 20 Scxoor FoR Dirsemazma, Ladies sre hereby info med that Mr. WHITE has ‘opened a Schoo! for ‘making at 1115 F street north- jest, where he teaches the art of . Cutting, ‘ete., art slically ‘and Designing Ladiea’ Dresses, “the 5 Mr. Whito met with in due to his thorough kuowloine of his bantuee Fie syetem Mr. White tea hes is untveraally acknow edied to be the best. ‘The is by meesurement. No ch Ft or part of a chart,” School open day and evening. Mz Gio Wang LADIES’ TAILOR, 1115 F STREET NoRTHWesT, Ie Now Prepared to ‘Tako Orders for EVENING, RECEP1ION AXD DINNER DRESSES, WEDDING TROUS EAUS AND Yondon Tailor-made Ridiog Babite, London Taftor- mace Cloth « ontunes, All the work is dene’ cles styie, made by Men Lreesmakers-and Tailors, Best At wogranteed. Hviry Li dy leaving this city should take one of Mr. WHITE’. ceiel ‘Cloth Costumes, with her. £19-43om NDERWEAR!—DOUGLASS’, 9rx AND F STKEE 1'S.—The business in this nthay- ea ee ch day we offer it it decided larzains id THORSDAY berin with 200 doen more of those hoe $55 ac 35 cent exch. ‘The best chemise onesanerot hee the price, "We Rave 50 dozen ‘French Captor, & ution lousquetaire Glover, at 3 Price, $1.60. 100 dozen choppers Bese ‘awa > in- rain, oil boiled, solid colors |sdies’ Hore, at 48 cents Ra etoatnes fet ine 40 Saat Satta 2's le lozen 4 boos or three pair for $1; former price 30 cents, tot = os 3" DOUGLASS’ 9th and F streets. NTON FISHER. CHEMICAL DRY. CLEANING ESTABLISH. MENT, 906 4 etree’ irty experi nce: adies’ and Gentlemen's Garmenta, also Crapo Veils, ete., are perfectly cleaned by this superior process. Ladies™ i en a .. Opinion of &. J. Desmedt, official chemist o: istrict of C= lg emicals are of the most effectual na- ire au y fess, and your perfect machinery is surpassed in Patis, New York or elsewhere” Noten Grease spots guaranteed to be thoroughly removed.an29 Ms ANNIE K. HUMPHERY, : 490 TENTH STREET NORTHW2Sr, Makes CORSETS to order in every style and tantertsl, Limes: SPECIALTIES ARE— finest imported Hosiery. = 100 Underwear Porting Corset, i Borer me icy Sid's $1 Corsct, her own make thagfor the pe N°. French, German ana Franish woken. a6 ___ SCRAP PIOTURES. “] SAY GOULD, 421 9 8T., WOND! RFUL VARIE_¥ at Sota Bs Role dete pictures fer the ‘tte rks gesup Looks eakdS WALK, 26, 204 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Moth- Proof Paver for Packing Goods, WB Brushes and Lime cheap. Pine Tan Cemonta Felt MAS! BUILDERS.—IN ORDER TO save en) trouble in Satine help your at- tention ia ‘s Postal Box placed in J. B, Lam- ble's Hardware Store, No. 1419 New York svenue perth cards can be { addressed to the Journeymen signavure 1d Sdarese of the Master Builder which the ater onc mail myle-at THE PABT: HIP LATELY SUBSIST CPF son betwee ee Verne aa LS and CHAR! A HUTCHINSON, under te firm name of S.J. VEIRS & (O., 18 this ‘ay dasived iy Mutual consent. All de- mands on the said firm are be P. esented to the said CHARLES W. HUiCHINSON for it. he book debts owing said firm are to be paid to the said 8. J. VEIRS. The business will be condi in 4 tire by CHARLES W, HUTS sano CHARLES W, HUTCHINSON, May 14, 1883, ‘ myl4-2t* MASONIC.—A SPECT. MMU NICATION iB. # onch Ladee: No le FAA ESDAY, 16h inst., at T o'clock p.m: anttendance, is, réquested. ‘Members of oth: order of the W. M. i H. M. GILLMAN, Secretary. (<p GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIO, DEPARTMENT OF THE May 14, 1 Comradesof this. it will assemble’ in uni- form (if cable), at Honda WEDNESDAY, prec aut Headquarters, Se y other Departments and all honorably reed soldiers and sailors are invited. the staff will report to the Assistant Ad- ‘By command of 8. 8. BURDETT, JNO. CAMERON, Riera : Assistant Adjutant General. 14-2 THE RICHMOND TOOTH GROWN AND OR ARTIFIGIAL TEETH WITHOUT PLATES T have engaged An : lly decaye. ‘usefulness, and by use of vy teetl can be inserted to Ail up the spaces produced by loss of: the natural ones, wit le use aya plate. ‘Ihere Operations are cleaniy, natural ia appearance and phigeces iE. GEO. B. WELCH, ap28-Su* ald’ sheet. eae ALL PERSONS HAVING ACCOUNTS OR bills **The Wrahi cht tr} re ite the fund wil be eerwed rer to the proper partie CHA . C. DUNCANSON, ‘Treasurer of Washington Light infantry ur tee, myll-3t (Ce BEMOVAL.—I HAVE THIS DAY REMOVED SG My REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE OF- F\Cé to Room, No. I, Firemen’s Insurance Co, - ing, corner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue. anyS-2W 0. C. GREEN, CBRE AGH PEFER HAS REMOVED HIS office to 1921 F atreet, apl9-Im* LUMBER, TLOMBER WHITE PINF, MAHOGANY, YILLOW PINE, WALNOT™ OAK AND AS cH OF ALD RINDS. POPLAR, Era., AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. Our facilities for the jobbing trade are unequaled, Estimates promptly furnished at WM. McLEAN & SON, ap6 18th street northwest, corner B street. GAS FIXTURES?! THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE Crey TO SELECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST. PLEASE CALL AND EXAMLYS, CORCORAN BUILDING, * E. F. BROOKS. 120 GAS FIXTURES, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE LATEST DESIGNS ATE MANTeLS, LATROBES, FUENAG: S, RANGES AND GHALES. And alt jobbinx promiptiy done. 5 naa" “SAMI: 8. SUEDD. 409 9rm Seaeee XW. (ep OLEN FLORA AND BETHESDA WATERS FLESH FROM THE SPRING, W. C. MILBURN, Paanwaorse, 1429 Pennaytvania avenue. NEW PUBLICATIONS. A NOTABLE BOOK. THURLOW WEED'S atrosiocrarny. Agente are wanted in all parts of the country to can- yass for the forthcoming Autobiography of Thurlow Weed. This in = most intere-ting work, embracing: numerous anecdotes of Mr. Weed’s carly Life, and, later, giving many curious feta respecting the inner politie exl history of the country during the half century when Dis influence was so powerful. “An immerse sale is ex- pected. Send for circulars and terme to agents. HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO., 1t 11 Fast 17th street, New York. ——————————E 1B- P. Hasson His & Co. DESIRE TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR PAPER DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS STOCKED WITH THE BEST ENGLISH AND FRENCH WALL PAPERS, SECURED THROUGH THEIR BUYER, WHO HAS JUST RETURNED FROM EUROPE, FURNITURE, DRAPERLES, MURAL DECORATION. 45 NORTH CHARL'"S STREET, BALTIMORE. my5-8,m, w, tlel5-Ip Ger Tue B:sr. ‘Have your Carpets cleaned by the NEW AUTOMATIU STEAM PHOCESS. ‘The most delicate tabric can be cleaned without ichtedt injury, Garvin called for snd. delivered ire ‘arge. Orders Ly nieil or telephone ixcelve prom} attention. All work Guaranteed.» yj: SINGLETON & HOFER, my8-3m,Ip @01 Market Space. Thos Vases, Cuams axp Serrezs, RUSTIC WOOD VASES, CHAIRS, SETTEES AND HANGING BASKETS, GARDEN HOSE, &o. ; api HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON. Waaver J. Keperpive, TILE WAR!ROOMS, 1820 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTHWEST. Plain, Glazed and Encaustic Tiles for Mantels, Vaeings, Fireplaces, Hearths, Vestibules, Conservatories spl4-im and Hall Floors. H RRR NN ON (TTT H Ht y ¥ BD RR NNN T ma ¥ BB em AA Phe E uH ¥ Dob & E a AUNUNN T HOR oO 8 E HE 8 9 Ssssg Ee ~ a 00 Sgsg8 REE T ICE “CRUSHERS, ICE HATCHETS, IOE TONGS, SEASONABLE GOODS AND GENERAL HARD- WARE AT BOTTOM PHICES, F. P. MAY & CO., mys 684 Pennsylvania svenue. Buse Booss, BLANE BOOKS. Journals Bows eo rapping Babar A fall Mne of Account Bool rds, Caah Books, Bales Soke Honey Heccinte Tavares ree Paper” and i Books, wines, ken, Mercantile sestneety, BASTON & RUPP, my$3w 5.E. corner Pa. aye, and 13th st. nw. Pointed Francis Houghwout, of New York, U.S. consul at Naples: B. Odeil Duneam, of South Car- Olina, U.8. congul at Catniayand James Fletcher, of Jowa, U.8. consul at Genoa, LEAves FoR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYES ON WEDNES- DaY aND THURSDAY OF THis Warx.—The Presi- dent, under the Jaw, cannot issue an executive or- |" der granting leave of absence on Wednesday and Thi departinents to clerks in the different Delonging to tho of the mat- ter will be left to the disoretton of the heads of the different, d nts, who will, issue no offical order,but will grat tosuch as} nt permission belong to the organization to be absent. Civ, Sgevick ExaMmng Bosupa—Secretary Folger has detafled Mr. B. W. Clark, cbief of the Tevenue marine division of the Treasury depart- ment, to assist Mr. Eaton, of the civil service Soars in New York Brooklyn, Paitadelpbin, Bos ton, Providence, Portland and Burlington. "Both Mr.'Eaton and itr, Clark have gone to New York. CHARGED wiTH MaxinG, Duriicats AgsiGN- MENTS OF His Pay.—A naval court martial has been ordered to meet in New York on Thursday next for the trial of Commander Frederick R. Smith, charged with scandalous conduct in mak- ing duplicate assignments of his. jst The (ol- lowing ts the detail of the courts Commodores E. F. McCauley, president; James E Jouett, T. 8. Fillebrown, ‘Captains L.A. Kimberly, Henry Erben, jr., and Wm. A. Kirkland; Commanders A. 'T, Mahon, T.F.Kane and games O'Kane, with Lieut. James D. J. Kelley Judge advocate. Iuportant To THR VETERANS.—The veterans of ‘the Army of the Potomac may become members of the society by paying their- membership fees to the oMicers of the society gat the Riggs’ House on Wednesday, and get theif badges and tickets for the excursion and banquet. SALUTES TO BE Fin! -At the request of Gen. Ayres, commandant at the Arsenal grounds, the District Commissioners have given permission to Mr. J. R. Hanneman to fire salutes during the ceremonies attending the receptton of the Army of the Potomac here. ‘The tiring will take place from the White lot, should the permission of Gen. Casey be obtained. TREasURY BaLaNces.—The statement of the U. 8, Treasurer shows gold, silver and 0. 8. notes in the Treasury to-day, as follows: Gold coin and bullion, $191,293.887; silver dollars and bullion, i 3 fractional silver coli 179,874; U. 8. Hotes, saninoonts totaly saan sss Cort icates eee aes $58,228,010; sliver, $72,081,181; ‘currency, $10,425,000, Curer Crerx Lywan's Svccesson.—It was not decided this morning who would succeed Mr. Chas. Lyman as chief clerk of the Treasurer's | pend! oMfice. The office will be filed by promotion, but before any action ts taken the matter will be con- sidered with care, in order to see what effect the [sibeatoee will have upon the different des: lown the line. Treasurer Wyman may be able to make a ndation te the Secretary this atte SECRETARY LINCOLN AND TOR EreRT-Hovur Law.— ‘Messrs, M. J. Curry, T. 8. Durham, G. W. Hersiey. and E. W. Oyster, the committee from the federa- tion of labor, called upon Secretary Lincoln this morning and urged the enforcement of the elght- hour law among workmen under the War depart- ment, not only in this city, but ae ahe country. They brought information about the Woges of laborers in the other government de- partments. The Secretary said that he was bold- ing the matter under consideration, and would decide it as soon as he had gully examined the question in all particulars. | THE FOLLOWING Promotions” have been made in the first controller’s office: Bd. Graham Haywood, Jr., of North Carolina, to ist. elass clerkship; Dan. A. Grosvenor and John J. Glover, of Oulo; to 21 class, and Wm. Linton, of of Columbia, to 8d class, Tue Cowmna CHance OF COMMANDER OF THR Wasninaron Navy Yarv.—Qommoiore Pattison will be relieved of the comifand of the Washing- iis successor Washington yard, which is one of the most desir- able stulions in the service, will be, without a doubt, elther Commodore A.A. Semmes or Com- modore J. 0, P. De Krafft. SECRETARY CHANDLER 1s expected to return from cr BamiSunS. about the middle of the present weel Tae Case OF Carr. Joan P. WALKER—The pro- ceedings in the case of the court-martial of Capt. Jon P. Walker, third cavalry, at Whipple bar- Tacks, Arizona, have been received by Judge Advo- cate General Swaim. Capt. Walker, who ts well known here, has been In trouble several times, In thls case hé was tried for noB-payment of money borrowed by him from enlisted men. ‘The finding of the court has not yet been approved, and there- fore the re-ult Is not yet, made public, Yt is hardly ‘thought that the sentence will be disinisaal. PAYMENT FOR THE ARLINGTON EsTaTe.—Attor- ney General Brewster has given an opinion to the Secretary of War to the effect that the title to the Arlington estate ts good. Secretary Lincoin stated to a Srar reporter this momping that the taxes aeses?rd against the estate amount to only about $20,000, but that the Attorney General recommends that $25,060 be retained from thie $150,000 to be paid to the Lee hetrs, In order to fully cover the amount due until the Secretary ts notiged by the Attorney Genoral that the claims zgnst wee orate are uidated, whether by payment or by their being desided invalid. To this, The Beeretary said, the owners of the property had readily assented. IMPORTANT TO Malt ConrRacTors.—Judge Law- rence, first controller of the Treasury, is pre- paring a voluminous opinion upop the post office appeal case which was referred to him. The mat- ter isa very Important one, and the question to be deciiled is whether, when’a mall contractor has been paid for his service, and it is afterwards found that he has not made all the trips neces- sary, the amount pald for tho-e trips unperformed can ‘be deducted from hig fature pay, and also whether a penalty double the price of those trips can be deducted also trom his future payments, peratba ad “os PEeRsONAL.—Ex-Gov. and Mrs. R.C. McCormick arg in the city, staying at the Riggs—ColL John Cockerill has arrived in New York from St. Louts, and will probably be connected hereafter with the World, under the Pulitzer management,—Ex- Senator Windom Is said to have under considera- tion an offer which has been made to him of the Nice presidency of the Florida Ship Canal and Transit company.—Marshal McMichael has 80 ouch improved that he expects to be at his office to-morrow. A Band of Alleged Counterfelterg, THE ARREST OF HARMON AND BICKNELL IN MAINE. Special Officer McIiratth, of the United States secret service, has arrested a gang of alleced counterfeiters at Canton, Maine, ag stated In Tas SraR a few Gays ago. They contlucted business Under the name of the Fac Simif'Co. They are charged with having photographed Treasury notes and trust bonds, and: manafecturea coins, which were made of metnl used in the manufacture of cheap jewelry, containing five or six karats of gol3, which gave the coin a color andring. Henvy M, Harmonand J. W. Bick- nell, of Canton, Maine, and D, 8 Thomas, of Livermore Falls, ‘were arrested, A special to the Philadelphia Press from Boston says: ‘The alleged bonds fown@on the persons arrested were beautitully engrossed and bore a handsome seal. They were signed by the presi- dent and treasurer of the companyin Washington, ana attested by the false nigaavare of Con! men and Influential men in Washington. ey insured 10 per cent interest ana were placed with many farmers a8 security for loans. Four thou- sand dollars in the ‘bonds’ were bought by Har- mon of one J. A. Ballock, of Wat ton, for $90.” The above name 1s @ misprint for Geo, W. Bal- lock, whose office is 1006 F street, ‘When the para- graph wus called to Mr. Balloch’s attention by a "AR reporter to-day he said; “J don’t think that Tsent these notes to that man, but he may have obtained them from other parties. Besides the state of Maine is flooded with these notes.” oe the character of these notes,” asked 19 Feporter. “They were issued by the Washington Real Estate company, of which Iam secretary. They are not bogus, but have no material value.” ——_—_... 8 THE HALsTRAD Cask AGatnsT TREASURER Wr- MAN.—To-day inthe Court in General Term the case of United States ex rel RP. Halstead, admia- iatrator of the estates of John M. and J. J. Pull- man and as trustee under a, if the court, against A. U. Wyman, United ites Treasurer, was argued. This 1s an application for @ manda- Tus to compel the respondent to deliver him cer. tain drafts drawn in the of the decedenta, and the question is raised Went that the decedents, haviug been residents of Tennessee, the ‘When Judge Wylte’s court met this morning the Jurors empaneled for the March term—who have Teported at intervals to the court, but have had “no service to perform, owing to the long continu- DEFENDANTS LIMITED TO ONE SPEECH FOR BACH. Before Mr. Wilson proceeded with his address to | &, the jury Judge Wylie referred to the question which was raised last Friday afternoon as to the number of. counsel to be heard He cited a number of authorities, which confirmed him in his opinion that but one counsel could be heard for each of the defendants, and he reiterated the ruling of the court made Friday evening, tim- iting ‘the defense to one counsel for defendant. “I said Judge Wylle, “that there might be some disappointment produced by this ruling, but where there are at least five arguments to be from able counsel it appears to me that no injustice can result to any one of the defendants from this ruling. Of course there may be some interchange of counsel in consequence of the de; ee Which Ihave come to. That Ileavé em.’ “Inasmuch,” said Mr. Henkle, “as I represent two of these defendants there is no objection, I Suppose, to my dividing my labors with some one “The least said on that subject: the better,” sald ae Oeics declared that the court had already rom the practice he cited by allowing. ar Mr. Wilson then resumed his address to the jury, Mony on the routes in thoorder In Which they had Deen taken up by Mr. Ker. 9 The Case of Paymaster Wiiseon. ORDER FOR THE COURT MARTIAL SUSPENDED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT. ‘The order for ‘the court martial of Major J. BR. ‘Wasson, the alleged defaulting paymaster in Gal- ‘Yeston, for the 16th inst., has been suspended by Gen. Augur, by direction of the Secretary of War, further examination into the details of The examination of the affair by the Officer detailed for the purpose has not been com- ple and there are some matters connected with the case which the War declines to make public at present, but which necessitates the postponement of the trial until all the facts are in proper shape betore the Secret Tye scquniatances of Paymanter Wasson were at a loss to account for the dt alway been is now in charge of —— 999 ___ The Races This Week. TWO HUNDRED HORSES AT IVY CITY. ‘The Spring meeting of the National Jockey Club Upwards of 908 horses, inc! ing many that have made parts of the country, are on the ground and en- tered for the races. The program ‘The first race to-morrow will be for g-year-olds | mi and maidens, purse $300, three-quarters of a mile. ‘The second race will be one of the events of the Lmrpim p It is the national handicap for all ag--s, one and one-¢ighth miles, and the club edds them Crickinore, Joe Murra 7, sCOL Sprague, Frans Crickmore, Joe Murray, pragae, Fran B, Duke of Montalbeen and Free Gold. ‘The third race will be a selling race over the mile course for ‘The next will be forthe army and navy Stakes, for 8-year olds, 14 miles. The club adds $800. The firth will be a steenlechase for $300. ‘The entries for to-morrow’s races close at4 o'clock this afternoon, but before that hour the books showed that there would be pretty rull elds Tor all the purges and stakes. oe CARRIER PIGRONS.—Seventeen carrier pigeons, (prougné up from. Alexandria, were set tree on board the f-rry steamer off the Eastern branch at noon to-day, and after a few circles in the alr most of them started for Alexandria. —_s—— FUNERAL To-pay.—Mr. Wm. W. Given, eldest gon of Mr. John T. Given, died at his residence Saturday, in the thirty-second year of age, after a lin; 1g illness, of consumpl His funeral took placa this morning, and was largely ger Rev. Dis. Cuthbertand Hi o The pall-bearers were S. & Stone, E A. Newman, H. F. Patmer, R. L Elliott, Capt. RB Ross and Dr.T.E McArdie, and Lée’s Song the nd coal business tor erasi oars, and hada host and coal business for many y: a of iriends among our citiz*ns. 7 oo Alexandria Affairs Reported for Tux Evgnine Stas. Tas CuuRcuEs—The only strat pulpit here yesterday was that of ‘Who preached church. TI was shown day. Over t added to tl church, Rev. Father O’Kane, the Soe) took casion at early service to th mi estness against the d ion of the Lord’ Hy by the sale of ardent spirits. IRB MATTERS—A meeting of the Hydraulion Steam Fire Engine company is called Tor to-mor- Tow night in consequence of a charge made by Chiet Engineer O’Brien to the fire wardens that the company is inefficient. It is thought by some ‘that one engine would suffice for the wants of the city, and that by turning over the Hydraulion en- gine to tie Columbia company, and using ttas a Teserve engine, the expenses of the fire depart- ment could be reduced to one-half the penditure. Others think that two et at com- panies are needed, Componarion Counr. The corporation court its May term morning, aud was occu- ied with civil business. DeEav.—Mrs. Schultz, residing near Hunting Sea) the suburbs of the town, died last eve- ning. Reat EstaTs SaLRs—The auction sales of real estate last week showed in some Instances a con- siderable appreciation of the value of real estate here. The large two-story brick storehor with lot, on eer its southwest corner with red Street, sold to R. W. Avery, its present occupant, at J. T. Hendersun, of Washington, bought the Henderson property, on Patrick street, near trove enone, wih aus op Ring ares wo smal uses, ng West of Avery's store, for $1,200. On bought a house tween Pat and Henry, at $47, and J. T. Hen- derson.a gmail building in Friendship alley at RESIGNATION OF RegrstER—Register Lioyd, a cones ee oe ee Court house this morn: x e voters of the 8d ward.” He soon became sick and resigned the position. Judge Meade then a Inted E. Flemming Price, who continued ration, which wil! conclude on the 23d inst. ——— EX-TREASURER GILFILLAN’S CHANGE OF Base. Mr. James Gilfillan, who resigned the position of United States Treast cy of the Mutual Trust es poof of New has resigned from the latter place,and he explains that his retirement was prompted by the unsalis- factory condition of the company. Such informa- tion as he felt ought properly to be given him about the affairs of the concern in detail was not entrusted to him, he and being unwilling to have his name and m_embarked, in the dark, as it were, he Several officers and directors who entered company with Mr. Gil- fillan retired for the same reason. Mr. Gil"tan hag accepted the presidency of the Henry and Barnard Bronze company, With an office in Nuw ‘York city. —__—_—$§_s+s -At the meeting of the Central Labor Union in New York y tion submitied a report ing the tion of a newspaper reporters’ union in sympathy. with the Centrul Labor Union, The proposition was laid over, face In the v. Chas, Herr, Presb; surer to accept the presiden- | also. 4 a York, esterday the committee on organiza. | | recommend! forma- THE HELLEN PROPERTY TO BE USFD FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS. gg nmr ig ong terms of Mr. Fant, representing the Pt heirs, for the the property; comer Louisiana avenue gs | eees H : i FF i ee sf Lh i Hl HE 4 B ! A raid was made by Lieut. Arnold, Detective Breen and Sergeant Johnson on the restaurant of Henry Hepburn, on 8th street, near the avenue, Saturday night, in which there was said to be a game of poker in full blast. James Simpson, who it 1s alleged was running the game, and six layers were taken into . The Were released on $10 collateral can, but chan was Lge — for running the Tal the Tole ‘orning, in the Poilce lenry Hepburn, the owner of the restau- sepesebing ow nad eimai to be set up in house. Col. & H Jackson ap: eared for the defendant and mated, to the cours anf ea ee Ne eR ee ul i i i | a i i F HEH ii bee i i é t BE iste x i 5 ‘ He | gE H i i Rood i i i E if | a b | ! 5, H 5 4 & Es B ™ Be ee Ba a a Be Sips Ha il a 5 i Coxursstower Ravm’s Successon.—It is now Wil: be appointed Commissioner of Internal Reve- j fy j i] an gE i H i fal ait § E ! Z i hi 1 ! i : } E : : event of the day was the Witness stand of Miss Jessie who firgf informed Mr. conduct. She it on the Kner, the woman Thompson of his wite’s tn the ‘court-room neatly i : a : i ie ig P i i rv TE 4 E 5 i H l i 4 Hi i i i : i tt A i Ee} Fe is i g, tragedy of April Phil Tuompson the story of his wife’s with Waiter H. Davis, the murdered sald that she remoagtrated wit Mrs, Thompson 01 5, ! Hf Pettit | u take offense at Mrs. Phil. Thompson neglecting t Yisit you, and address a threatening letter to her?” Grerrutedy ant the aeons tat exception Mist overruled, and the C Buckner answered: “I wrote her, telilng her that it she didn’t about me I would let out the Agente d about her and Walter Davis.” or line, which safled from Havee On the Sth, arrived at New York yesterday, the » Droprictors Of a lanes clothing house tn York ved Saturday $18,084 from the father of joe aie amg ‘sum the bookkeeper embezzi il i E F 8 Fi : § é i? i 2 it i i Ex-Governor Israel bwewagie ft oP Maine, died in Philadelphia, Saturday, Of gev- enty-one yes H1¢ ‘was a ihember of Congress from the Thirty- ¥- ES i a Ff if i HE TA if itt r § 3 i i li ‘over the ‘at Eibe- ron where President Garfield died, relle hunters carried away much of the outside surrou! 3 while Mr. Francklyn, the owner, was absent in ae emigrants, who bad bren assisted it hundred. bad vy the British government, embarked at Galway ~ Boston ore een on. ‘special from Hel Montana, says commanding at Fort Assiniboine, that the Crees are preparing for a The m of citizens In Bi lyn yesterday, to protest against. the of the on vied mone) { [ i i i : f Be i is id i 3 ¢ i st it, ana ts Of Us! daynamit rains reat thas eadzing ig Bogian continua inneay jnn., S judge declared the will of the lute Governor ©. C. Charles E Mon charged with poisoning his mother and Drotber, had @ hearing ge Brookneai, Gag and was discharged for want of sufficient it eve je Ail the drinking saloons In Wilkesbarre, Pa., 250 im number, were closed yesterday. The liquor dealers induced the mayor to close the cigar stcres | A you irl was taken to the Bellevue hospital xenon wudanum with suicidal inteat, vate en wi 01 great many arr:sts were made in New York | Quarters at Newberg, and Baron Sveuben's Zenterday of saloon keepers, for keeping open quarters at Fishkill. turday night after midnight. i te tonght te Areas that the band ot A Comneseieteers Syeenin, Apaches Gen. Crook is in Mexico ts pursuing larger than was at first supposed, and that it will take at least six months to subdue thea. ——__—e- ‘THE TRIAL OF Jenny Donx.—In the trial of derry Dunn, in Chi der of Biliott, the e' duced to show