Evening Star Newspaper, April 25, 1885, Page 1

ee THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Kerthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11tn St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Tur Pvexixe Stans served to subscribers tn the ehy by carriers. on their own account, at 10 cents per Week, or Lie per month. Coples ai the counter, 2 ts each. Eereaie 50 cents & mths, t Washington, D. C.,a3 (Entered at the Post € fee nd-clase mn Tur Wr KLY STAR—published on Friday—$1 a prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. subscriptions must be paid in advance, 1s paid fo nown On ap) ‘icatior Vor 66—No. 9,982 WASHINGTON, D.©., SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1885. TWO CENTS. NEW PUBLICATIONS. _ J, 80% ECT. sCHWATKA, PALMER COX, le FRANK R. STOCKTON, J.T. TROWBRIDGE, Mrs S. M. B. PIATT, HELEN JACKSON (“H.-H”) and the “SENATE-PAGE” Are among the contributors to the MAY ST. NICHOLAS. Frank R. Stockton’s “Tricycle of the Future,” and the “Recollections ofa Senute-Page,” will interest Sown-ap people as well ay children. The number contains the “Prize Story,” and an illustrated deserip- tion of the New Orleans Exposition as seen by = boy and girl. Price, 25 cents. Sold by all dealers. It THE C! NTURY CO. N. ¥. Josern Raxesas, ARTIST, STUDIO 1207 SIXTH STREET N. W., @uarantecs the Most Perfect and Highly Artistic In terior Decorations in FRESCO AND SOLID RELIEF, For Ceilings and Side Walls. 4 rich assortment of beantiful and ele- ¥ for inspection. ention to the fact that no once by me. T furnish new no twodesigus alike, unless, Would call p design is used desicns for every build 80 desired. ‘ars of practical experience in this city Just!- ing the bold assertion that T ean furnish tk at MORE REASONABLE TERMS 'S FURNISHED FREE plating leaving the city during the hot gummer months will do well to call on meas tohaving their residences freseoed during their absence. Respec artistic speci- mens, of ol, President's at OF Js ments, several e residences of many of our most cultured and must respected citizens, Call for estimate, at 1207 6th street northwest. JOSEPH RAKEMAN, Artist. Prompt and particular attention to mail orders. Sp25-s,tu,th10t,1p* BBB A OU OU OMM MM o™ = cSSg BB AA U U Mumm » § Bee ash DOG MM : BBB A A UU MMM — — 416 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. SPECIAL VALUES IN WHITE GOODS. ‘Having closed out of a New York Importing House @ large line of the above goods we are enabled to offer Genuine Values in the following Fabrics: INDIA LED ! INDIA LINENS! 100 pieces 32 inch INDIA LINENS, good value at I2ye..at 1c. per yard, At BAUM'S" CHECK NAINSOOKS! 1 case CHECK NAINSOOKS, which would be con- sidered « bargain at 10c., only 8c. per yard, At BAUM'S. INDIA LIN, INDIA LINENS! {900 pieces 32 inch and 40 inch INDIA LINENS, Which sold readily at 20c. last season, only 2c" per yard. AtBAaUM’S. CORDED PIQUES! Asa special offering we shall sell for afew days 25 pieces CORDED PIQUE readily worth 25¢., At 2ve. per yard, AtBAUMS. INDIA MULLS IN WHITE AND COLORS. 100 pieces WHITE INDIA MULLS, which would be good \alue at S2e., at 25e. per yard, At BAUM'S. BLACK ALL-WOOL BUNTING! 40 pieces 22 inch Fine Black ALL-WOOL BUNTINGS, which we sold last season at 35c., only 20c. per yard, at red § We gs gee RA UU MMC Sus, Aa cu MMM = 4gs8 T ap2s 416 71= STREET NORTHWEST. Acerca 7 Al F RANCE, Esexaxp, PAPER HANGINGS AND DECORATIONS. ‘We exhibit this season the largest stock and greatest variety ever shown in this city. Embracing every- thing that is new and beautiful for side wall and ceiling embellishment. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STENCIL PAPERS, with freeze of odd and peculiar designs, All the latest styles of the Lincrusta Walton Deco- ration. ‘The raised felt hangings, painted and decorated, = ew and handsume feature for side walls and ceilings, ‘This work is very effective and durable, and when applic becomes part of the wall, and ean be redecor- ‘aed without removal. RELIEF WORK OF ALL KINDS FRESCO AND INTERIOR PAINTING ALSO, An Immense Variety of Cheap Papers for Tenant and Country Houses. Contracts made now for work to be done during the ‘Summer Months. LOUIS A. DIETER, 913 F st. n.w., Washington. Also, 80 N. Howard st., Baltimore. _ap21-6t,1p Tr Cosresenatixe Bonorse, CALL oN HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th Street For skillful Plumbing and Furnace Worl, and exam- fe their Wood Mantels, Tiles and Fireplace Fittings, and you will find their stock extensive and artistically selected and arranged, with prices much less than New York. apis Keep Coo: Krre Coou Kerr COOL! BUY YOUR ICE FROM THE GREAT FALLS ICE COMPANY, WHOLFSALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN “PURE KENNEBEC RIVER ICE,” OFFICE, 501 9TH 8ST. N.W. DEPOTS, FOOT OF 10TH ST. SW., AND 3056 WATER STREET, GEORGETOWN. BEST QUALITY OF KENNEBEC RIVER ICE AT LOWEST RATES, LOOK OUT FOR THE WHITE WaGoONs, MARKED GREAT FALLS ICE COMPANY. & DISCOUNT ON TICKETS PURCHASED aT OFFICE. T. A. LAMBERT, President. ap21st JNO. D. BARTLETT, Supt. Lanres, Acrrextiox: LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS MILLE M. J. PRANDI, 1300 F Srexer POMPADOUR BANGS. SHINGLED BANGS, ‘These: never need bein the hairdressers’ hands. i Sing order by plain combing. Ine eee E G. T. Kees, TalLor, 4164 97m wrazet Bese MEDICINE 18 Li IAMOND back terrapin Bc ad Brain Sted wil curs als. Ee ide ‘and prevent Sa eee | FRe> Norce, sxx FIRST CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN, Regular Monthly Meeting of this Association will be held MAY 5th, 7 p.m., AT GODDARD HALL, .,., Corner Washington and Bridge streets, (Until we ere able to procure ® hall of our owh, The luse of the above has been kindly tendered to us by lever Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Citi- zen’s Equitable Bulla! orgetown. ) MA a Treas. JOHN LEETCH, Pres't. Adt GEO. W. KING, Bec'y. (s. HATCHET TO-MORROW iLL contain the second installment of the great local detective story, “A QUEER €. i An arrest made. Is it (ue murderer? The mystery deepens. “Albert Sydney accuses himself of being the murderer, Besides the serial, THE HATCHET will contain a short story, the scene of which ig laid in Washington and Alexandria. Recollect, THE HATCHET is a complete Suey, newspaper, giving ail the news, local and general. And, in addition, is replete with ‘stories, sketches, an- ecdotes, chips, bright editorials, poetry, &. For sale by newsdealers an newsboys, or de- phe by carriers to any place within the city limits NTS A COP’ (OLDI e it BOOKS OF THE FOURTH ISSUE OF ise STOCK OF THE FIRST COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCTA- TION, OF GEORGETO' D. BE OPENED MAY Sra. 1885. The success of this association has been 80 great since its organization that pleading in its behairfs not ¢ ‘$1,000 ADVANCED ON EACH SHARE. Its receipts in thirty-tive months has been $168,- 008.96, and now neariy doubling itself annually. GEORGE W. KING, ap25-28,30émy2,4t Secretary. a>_ DEDICATION CEREMONIES. Thenew Catholic Chapel at Wilson's Station, six miles from Washington. will be dedicated by Most Rev. Archbishop Gibbons, at 11 o'clock, on SUNDAY, the 26th instant. A special train will leave the B. & Depot, 6th st, at 10.15 @m.,and return at 2 p.1 Round-trip tickets, 50c. ‘The Catholics of this city are earnestly invited to attend. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. ‘The Carroll Institute having accepted the abovs vitation, the members and their fr tend without further notice. ap24-2t T SS THE QUARTERLY MEET! tHE ee ae ee TT oar aee will be held in St. George Hall, o10 11th st. n.w., SA URDAY, 25th April, at $ o'clock p.m., when the new ‘Trade List and Card will be ready for distribution. JOSEPH WLLSON, Pres ARSHLA, Secretar i << L. W. BURKET WOULD uest his friends to honor him with a at the EXCELSIOR CLOTHING HOUSE, ef Pennsylvania avenue. ap23-lw* RAGE.— “GALES” ESTATE, ighty-five acres, fronting on Boun wood road, head of New York avenue. Good waters. Sand and gravel on same for sale. Apply to EDWARDS & BARNARD, for ‘Trus- 25th A ‘ap2s-6i (Kee, NOTICE TO ANGLERS “LIVE BAIT ‘of the best description can be had in any quantity from WM. BURROUGHS, Canal Road, ad- Joining Green Springs. 3 eS ISSUE OF STOCK. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, Assets, March 25, 1885, $471,765.20. Subscription Rooks arenow open for sharesin thegth issue. Subscriptions and Payments can be made at the Olfice of the Secretary daily from 8.30 a. m. to 4:30 Pabiy OF at the meeting of the Assoclution, MAY 6, 1885, 7 O'CLOCK P. M., at Marini’s Hall. Monthly Payments are $2.50 per share, Pamphlet explaining the object of the Association, its advantages, benefits, &c., will be furnished and subscriptions received bs = THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Prest., INO. JOY EDSON, Secy., 917 F st., 2d floor. a21-5t Aw* ve. and 4th sf. n. z . by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Laxey. meeting 7 to & p.m. Short addresses, goo Nabbath school am. and 3:30’ pam, lay singing, Teachers urgently needed. | Prayer meeting Thursd ening, You are cord 1 TS, croncit, or ATHER” (UN versalist),13thand Lsts—Rev. ALEX.KENT, pastor. Services ‘To-morrow at 1] a m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9 DC a chapel, corner. 15th and 0 st n'w.. Tomorrow, a. m, and at 7:30 p.m. Preaching in_the morning by the pastor, in the evening by Rev. RamspELL. San- day school at 9:30 in the mornin; vested, A full ati FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ‘9th st., bet. Rev. ind HE sts. n, [os RPE T, KELLY, pasio ‘ices ‘To-morrow: Sabbath school at 930.4, m, Preaching at 11 a.m, Communion at4 p.m. No evening service. Strangers are cordially invited. it P, CHURCH, COR. STH ST. SB. TReDWAY. pas: Missionary Secr 45 p.m. Seats fre (FR, UNION GOSPEL SERVICES, Witit singing, by the Moody Choir. willbe held ‘To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at the North Presby- ferlan Church. Singing begins at 3 o'elvek; regular 4 ms P: ng, preceded by se sunday School at 9:30. m. , GLADING, the Of spirit presen: Door collection, Tee tee barton Ave. church Addresses by Mrs. astor, Rey. W. I rings ( [= UNION, i church, 20th st 3:30 p.m. Rainey and the + All are welcome, te (a, CALVARY Baptist ner Sth snd Hn... SaMvEL H. dain. Preaching by pasto 1am. and cordially invitation to all, 1t <a>, WAUGH M.E CHURCH, 3b AND A streets northeast, (Capitol Hill).—Sermon by Rev. Bishup E. G. ANDREWS, D.D., at 11 4m. Bible reading on the Life aud Character of St. Paul at Span. Regular services and preaching at i => FOURTH ST. M. EB CHU ee nee Sh tice pao NG at the charch nission $ ain, 11 a.m. pre by the pasi Young people's prayer 645 p.m, mn, ADnvepsary ott Sermon by RICHARD NORRIS, All are w cone. MPERAD bool (non-sectarian ) opposite Seaton at 3 pam. Services cordial welcome to ail ( 3 evenings, April 28.1 and 29th, at 5 o'clock, the beat fiful temperauce cantata, ‘Che Blacksmiith’s Children. Come. it (5s, TE TABERNAC 9TH AND B sts.S.w. Divine Service at 11 a.m. and P.m. Sunday School at Yam. Prayer meeting mnesday evening at 7:30, + LES SEUAD TSSION, 909 PE: i rvices every hi @elock, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Daily Prayer Meeting from 12 to 1. ‘esident of the Y. M. C es on Sunday All welcome, especially tie poor and the friend: less. aa (ee, A MEETING OF THE STOCKH 5 of THE Ri FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY for the election of Nine Trustees will be held at the office of the Company, 1331 F street north west, on WEDNESDAY, May 20th. 1885. Polis wiil be opened at 12 m. and closed at 2 p.m. ‘Transfer books will be closed on the day of election ap20-Im_ FRANCIS B. MOHUN, Secretary, + ‘Taxpayerscan saves discount in the settlement of General and Special Taxesby calling on 7 WILLIAM DICKSON, ~ apl7im + 224 44 st nw. i<e NEW BOOKS AND BEST PERIODI- ‘cals a5 8000 as issued at the Circulating Li- brary, 1749 Pa 1s ingle tickets 50 cts. month; doubie. 75 cts, Mrs. LUCY L. HUNTER.a7-e0 —_ CHEAPEST LOTS IN CITY. BEACTIFUL SITES ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. FRONTING ON 13TH ST. EXTENDED AND 0: HOLMEAD ROAD: being fashionable drive from 14th st. toSoldiers' Home Park; smal) cash payments; long deferred py ents: for balance; small rate of interest; property rapidiy in- creasing in value, strevts newly graded, with gutters, water and gas lamps; street cars ruu within one square ofall these lots: a rare chance for great bargains. Five r cent of purchase money cash; balance in monthly tallments to suit. For full’ particulars, plat of ground and terms apply to HENRY D. GREEN)or JOHN E BEAL! JouN W.Consos. JOHN W. MACARTNEY. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Baxkens, Glover Building, 1419 F st, Washington, D.C. Deposit Accounts, subject to check ut sight, recelved from Firms, Corporations and Individuals. Government Honds, Stat, Mupicipal and Railroad Securities bought und so:d of 3, commission. ‘We have for sule District Of Co.umbia 3.65 per cents, due 1974: 6 per cent-, due 1591; 6 percents, di 1692, 7 per cents, due 189]. Washingten Gas Liga Company Stock,“Belt* Line Railroad Stock,Columt Fire insurance Company Stock, and other good — [Rs SAMUELS SHEDD PLUMBING, TINNING, FURNACES, RANGES. LATROBES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. Ga FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. mh14 (= MBS BROWN (COLORED) ‘will give her highiy recommended Medt- cated Electric and Steans Baths Also, Magnetic treatment, at 205 Mi nw. inr2-3m* S & LEWIS, THE WELL ign Puinters and’ Glaziers, are at west. ‘Telephone call, 3793. All orders promptly attended to. ‘ocl-Om_ (= WOQDRUEF'S | FILE HOLDERS, FOR ‘fling Business and Official papers compact] and conventently for reference. ‘They have been uul- Versally adopted by the government, and are fast be- coming the Standard Document Fite of the Country. ‘They are made of various sizes, and can be placed on ofdinary shelving | They are also put up in Cabinets containing any desired number. Office and Manufactory: 637 and 639 Mamachusetts ave, n.w,, near to 7th, and through to K st. mhz8-1 => THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND SSE Residents is particularly ‘called to PHOS. NITE, (he new and popular Brain and Nerve Tonic and Safeguard against Malaria. -For sale areated the glass or in bottles by W. C. MILBURN, Sole lit Ventor and Manniucturer, 1429 Pennsylvania ave av: ee BUILDING AND HARDWOOD LUMBER. WM. McLEAN & 80N. mb31 18th and B streets northwest. (KE Be BROOKS, FANCY GLOBES AND ORNAMENTS. Largest Stock of GAS FIXTURES, &¢. INAUGURATION GLORES on hand. Call and ex- ‘amine, E F. BROOKS, 531 15th st. 24 Srnuxe Over Sacks AT VERY LOW PRICES. SILK LINED, SILK FACED OR PLAIN. DIAGONAL AND CABLE TWIST. PRINCE ALBERT AND FOUR-BUTTON CUTA- WAY COATS AND VESTS. NOBBY LINE OF SUITS IN SACKS AND CUTA- WAYS. PRICES FROM $10 TO $18. BOYS', YOUTHS’ AND CHILDREN'S CLOTH- ING IN AGES FROM 4 TO 16. CUSTOM DEPARTMENT ON SECOND FLOOR, STOCKED WITH ALL THE NEW DESIGNS OF GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR NOAH WALKER @ 00, p22 625 Pennsylvania Avenue For Tax Cunpnes. GRAND OPENING MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, or ‘TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS, MES. M. J. HUNTS, 1900 ¥ STREET NORTHWEST. i<- GOSPEI TEM PERANCE.—A TEMPE a ‘ance Meeting will be held at Jonadab Hall. 1630 14th st. n.w., To-morrow afternoon. at O o'clock. Prominent’ speakers will address the mve ing and good music will be Gospel hymns. Come and help this mo: cmperauce. people, it ao them good. Bectoun, D.Dy and at 1:30 pan. by Rev. ek Saya OL LOLA, Deu, id AL 7330 Ps wR AS : Pubiie invited. Lard Sake e, CHURCH, 14TH by the pastor, continuation of his come to all the services at Re THE ¥MAN, will occupy the iO pun; music Sabbath school and Bible ‘angers’ class in east parlor at ‘welcome. it DUMBARTON AVENUE ME, CHU Preaching at 11 a.m., by the pastor, Ret 80 p.m. Sacrament of thi day School 9:30 a. m, and 3: . Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7: i HAPEL, CORNER OF 5TH pulpit at 11 o'clock ducted by Dr. Hise classes at 9:30 a.m.; 10 a.m., to which ali are —Tea prayer meeting School at 9:30 a.m, Preaching dice ORES, at 11 a.m, ing at 3 pam. Preaching ats free at all services. (ss Clusia ca b near N si . at ilar, and$ pau! ¥ Sanday school, 9:30. AU very welcome. (> ALE SOULS (UNITARIAN) corner 1ith and L sts, Ite SHIPFEN, pastor.—Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morn- ing service at 11. Vespers at 8. (KR SECOND Baptist CHURI of 4th st. and Vir HEZ SWEM, pastor. 7:30 p.'m. q » YOUNG M (anne ioe i thls e¥ WHEELE: . Rus B. Wg men's he secre: (= cits CHURCH, Fas ton. ‘The Rev. Dx Case will officiate Sun- 26th, atllaim. ‘The Kev. MB. STEELE, 7 ie (5s THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ‘Washington City Bible yw e at the rooms of the Youn Hon on MONDAY, April (ep boor SIXTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY. THE SIXTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOOF ‘Will be celebrated on SUNDAY NEXT, APRIL 26, AT3 O'CLOCK P. M., At MOUNT VERNON PLACE M. E. CHURCH, Corner Ninth and Mass. ave, northwest. An address will be delivered by P. G. Sire M. J. Durham. All members of the Order and friends are cordially invited. Members of the Order will meet at Odd Fellows’ Seventh street, at 2 o'clock p.m., and march from'the the Charen. : 0. F-COLUMBIAN iCAMP- 1.—Patriarchs will assemble at attending the service of the slxty-sixth anniversary Of the at To'elock pam." Allare 0 M No. their Hall TO-MORROW ( two o'clock, for the pury ving ler, By order, t JOHN H. SEIFFERT, Rec. Scribe, Q. F—MOUNT NEBO ENCAMP- fine eatttedt CS piece nse REGS oI requ fo meet |OR- ROW Cera} AFTERNOON, 26th instant, at two o'clock, to participate in the Sixty-sixth Anniversary exercises, to be held in Mount Vernon Place M. E. church, " [1t) THOMAS W. FOWLER, Scribe. HEADQUARTERS LINCOLN POST, No. 3,G.A-R., Washington, D.C., April 25th, 1885.—Comrades: It is painful duty to inform you ofthe death of our late Comrade, Guanine Paice who died on the 24th inst. and will be buried on SUN. DAY, the 26th inst., at Bladensburg, Md. Comrades who wish to attend the funeral will meet at the B.@ O- depot, Sunday. seat 26, at 1 osiork pia. By order. ANSE H. SMITH, Commander. J.E. MoCABE, Adjutant. 1 DANGLER VAPOR STOVE BES’ TR va FLUID at a is GARTRELLS, 815 7th: _Delivered in any part of elty. pase li <ee REMOVAL—WASHINGTON CONSER- 'VATORY OF MUSIC has ‘Moore's Hall, 311 9th st, n.w. ceaeherere ‘apl-2we 0. B. BULLARD, Director, fe a... To save specials now through ® discount, pay general and E. W. WHITAKER, 1400 Pennsylvania, _le _Opposite Willards. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF (es osivetiy OF GEORGETOWN, the Tulry-sizih Annual Commencement will be held at ie Univer in, Georgetown, on. DAY, April 26th, at Zo%lock-p. te The profession prot and the are'cordially invited to be present. ape eS W. He LOVIGOY RD" tran, (Ke AUSTIN HERR, ‘Manufacturer of “THE ROYAL,” GREAT SWISS PROCESS, PRIDE OF ERIN, Cooks’ DELIGHT And other Celebrated Brands of Patent and Family Flours. TELEPHONE CALLS: OFFICE, 475-2. " ‘RESIDENCE, 475-3. ap24Im SX CATE HD, 1G NERRERSON Be meas ry coeel ony ma pea GOVER: NT RECEIPTS To-pay.—Internal revenue, 143; customs, $546,647. ‘Mr, W. W. ConcoraN was among the Presi- dent's distinguished visitors to-day. spats ake ‘ DisMisseD FROM His CLERKSHIP.—J. Calvin Chase, the editor of the Bee, has been dismissed from his clerkship of class one in the adjutant general's office, War department, on the ground of incompetency THE Con NCERTS IN THE WHITE HOovUsE Grounps.—It is customary for the open-air concerts by the Marine band at the White House grounds to begin on the first Saturday in May. The President will on Monday request the Navy department to order the band for next Saturday afternoon. RESIGNED.—Mr, D. C. Reinohl, of Pennsyl- vania, a first assistant in the Patent Office for twelve years past, has resigned to enter the firm of Johnston, Reinohl & Dyer. Tue INpraN Orrice Investication.—The commissioner of Indian affairs to-day continued the hearing in the case of Indian Agent Mc Giilyeuddy, against whom charges have been preferred oy Red Cloud. A numberof witnesses were heard,and each charge was taken up separately. It is doubtful whether the hearing will be concluded to-day. CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.—Among the President's callers today: were Senators Vance and Cockrell, ex-Senators Slater and Doolittle, Representative Holman and Prof, Sanford, of Dartmouth College; Representatives Bynum, Wemple, Benneti, ‘Lowry, King and Hill; ex- Representative Rice, W. L 'H. Bullard, of New York; Rey. John Walsh, of Albany; Charles E. Evans and Hugh B, McCauley, of New Yor R, Fellows and John H, Farrell, of Albany. APPOINTMENTS,—Secretary Manning has ap- pointed Wm. Fryer, of Albany, to be superin- intendent of repair of federal buildings in New York city ata compensation of $10 a day, vice Michael R. Dady, removed. Mr. Fryer is the Secretary's brother-in-law. Tue Count of THE MoNeY in the Treasury will commence on Monday. AN APPOIN’ Matthew O’Brien, of Louisiana, was to~lay appointed supervising inspector Of steam vessels for the 10th district. THE U. S. SUPREME CouRr has ajourned until Monday week. SOLIcITOR GENERAL Puitips, — Attorney General Garland has requested Solicitor Gen- eral Philips, who tendered iis resignation March 6th, to remain in office during the pres- entterm of the United States Supreme Court, which will not be closed until May 4. REVENUE ConLecror CraiG.—It is expected that Revenue Collector Craig, of Virginia, who refused to resign at the request of Secretary Manning, will be suspended and a democrat put in his place very soon. The President has Signed the commissions of all the collectors appointed since the adjournment of Congress, ADDITIONAL VIRGINIA Mart RourEs.—The awards of forty-seven contracts for carrying mails in Virginia were completed last. evening. Of these contrac! re awarded to. Wm. B. Catching and THE SMiTH Court oF INquIrY.—The naval court of inquiry investigating Paymaster General Smith held a secret session to-day. ‘Testimony will begin on Monday, at 11 o'clock. PROBABLE AEMY CHANGE.—It 1s reported that Col. John C. Kelton, of the adjutant gen- eral’s office, will relieve either Gen. McKeever or Col. Benjamin at Washington about July 1. CONTEMPLATED REDUCTION OF FORCE IN THE Navy Yarps.—The bureau chiefs of the Navy department held a consultation with Secretary Whitney yesterday afternoon rela- live tothe io pereéitures of the remainder of ue appropriation for naval. pu ae bureauswillbe compelled tovurtallependyures until the end of the present fiseal year, atid It is understood that a large reduciion of force in the navy yards will result from yesterday’s con- ference. CuERKs’ LEAVES OF ABSENCE.—Owing to the pressure of work in the Post Office department teaves of absence only for a short time are granted to employes. It is. a question whether any leaves of the usual length, thirty days, will be granted this ¥ear in the Post, Office depart- ment. Itis probable that some action will be taken so that the rule in regard to leaves will be uniform in all the departments, Firry-sIx non-commissioned officers and pri- vates of the army have applied to be placed on the retired list authorized by the last Congress. No action on these applications will be taken until certain lezal questions in regard to the status of retired soldiers have been decided. Tue List or CAPTAINS of the army absent from their regiments on detached service is being examined at the War department, with a view of returning some to thelr regular posts of duty. = THE APPOINTMENT oF Post OFFICE INsPEO- Tors.—The publication of the statement that the Postmaster General would select post office inspectors hereafter by examination has con- veyed the impression that any one by making tion could be admitted to examination. quence there has been received at the Post Office department a large number of appli- cations for the blank forms which have been ‘The Postmaster General has prepared ular in response to such applications, a mistaken notion seems to have gone forth, that anybody could place himself upon the’ list. for examination by asking. A perusal of the rules, which ure given below, will show that choice of those who are to be ad- mitted to examination 1s made by the Post- master General only from among those best and most favorably recommended. Blank forins of application for appointment as inspec- tors will not be furnished on demand, but only NO AUS Deca une Sees He a0 Cocpie monde i as) to give probability of appointment.” A CHANGE oF CHIEF CLERK.—Chief Clerk Joseph McDonald, of.the bureau of military Justice, War department, has been dismissed by the Secretary of War, on account of his habits, and the former chief clerk, Thomas Duke, who was removed by Judge Advocate General Swaim to make room for McDonald, has been reinstated in that positior OverruN BY THE OFFICE SEEKERS.—Ap- pointment Clerk Higgins is so overrun with people seeking minor appointments in the Treasury that he has had no time to look into the cases where changes are thought to be de- sirable. He says that if the office seekers will “let up” on him for a day or two he will do something. It is expected that quite a num- ber of minor changes will be made in the de- partment within a short time. ConsoLIDATION BUT NO REDUCTION.OF Force. The consolidation of the various divisions in the first controller's office is nothing more than a systematizing of the work and aconcen- tration of responsibility upon afew chiefs. Here- tofore the so-called divisions, in most cases were nothing more than independent clerks, one man, and sometimes two, constituting a’ divi- ston.’ ,One clerk, having charge of the records, was called the division of records. Another in charge of the individual bonds and powers of attorney was anotler division. The.mint ac- counts formed another division; the transporta- tion another; the land office accounts another, and the treasurer's accounts still another. Be- side these were the regular divisions that will be retained—thejudiciary, the internal revenue, diplomatic and division of warrants and records, Under the new arrangement all these ‘one-man divisions have been made responsible to some one or other of the heads of the divi- ions properly so-called, This c does not signify any reduction in the force, and it meets With the approval of all the clerks in the office, who say that the division of responsibilities has been a very objectionable feature of the manage- ment of that branch of the government service. A New CIvILIAN MEMBER OF THE NAVAL Apvisory Boarp.—Secretary Whitney has ap- pointed Mr. Samuel Archbold, of Westover, Md., to be the civilian member of the naval advisory board, vice Miers Coryell, resigned. Mr. Archbold was for eighteen years in the navy, saw twelve years’ sea service, rose through all the grades to chiet engineer, end was appointed engineer-in-chief of navy in Tes6. He ed in 1861, He entered a firm of iron ship builders at Chester, Pa. which turned out about one hundred and’ twenty iron vessels, five or six of which were for the navy. Mr. John Roach bought ‘out the concern about 1872, Mr. Archbold represented the Engilah Lioyds at Philadelphia until July, 1881, and since then has red from bi hes been living quietly at Westover, PersonxaL.—c. J. Faulkner, West Va, is at the Arlington.—E. M. Harding, of Boston, is at the ta oda bane Mr. Howell wart to Miss Olive of Pittaburg, Pats announced-——Ool. Kingman, Fe Pa WhO was long @ resident of this clty, and Tratbne of Peres and died ‘York on the 224 inst.—Col. D.. ing, of indians, U, & marshal of f tbe Disrek ‘was today visiting his friends ut the reat the Hamilton hease, 4 of CHANGES AT SOLDIERS’ HOME. Gen. Henry J. Hunt Appointed Gov- ernor, and Capt. Robert Catlin Dep- aty Governo: The President to-day appointed Gen. Henry J. Hunt, retired, to be governor of the Soldiers’ Home, vice Col, Samuel D, Sturgia, 7th éavairy, and Capt. Robert Catlin, retired, to be deputy governor, vice Capt. Wyllys Lyman, 5th infan- try. The change will go into effect on the 15th of May, when the officers relieved will proceed to join their respective regiments. Surgeon Chas. C. Byrne has also been detailed for duty at the Soldiers’ Home, relieving Assistant Sur- geon Calvin Dewitt, who will report to the sur- mn general for duty. The action ot the Presi- lent in placing the Soldiers’ Home incommand of retired officers is commended generally, but icularly by army officers. The home, is held, will’ now be what it was originally’ intended to be,a retreat for dis- abled or axed soldiers, commanded by retired officers. The inmates of the home are not in reality soldiers, and it is claimed that they should not be governed by officers in active service, whose place is with their regiments. General Hunt, the new governot, is well known in Washington, where he has resided since his retirement, September 14th, 1883. He was a gallant officer, and has a brilliant record. Capt. Catlin, the newly appointed deputy governor, lost his left leg from a_ wound in the line ot duty, August 3d, 1861. He was then appointed captain of the Invaiid company, 43d infantry, and was placed on the retired list of the army in 1870, He resides at Dobb's Ferry, New York. —— oo JUDGE WYLIE'S RETIREMENT. It Will Take Effect on the 30th Inst.— Talk as to the Successorship. Judge Wylie yesterday, at his interview with the Attorney General, concluded to send in his resignation as one of the justices of the Supreme Court of the District, to take effect on the 30th inst. Itis expected that his suecessor will be appointed without delay,on the receipt of hi. resignation, so that the new judge may enter on his duties on the Ist of May. formerly sat on the District bench, and James G. Payne, auditor of the District. Supreme Court, aré said to be the most favored candi- dates’ for the two vacancies on the District bench to be made by the retirement of Judge Wylie and tho expected retirement of Chief Justice Cartter. ‘The delegation of members of the bar who waited upon the President yester- day to urge the appointment of Mr. Payne as Judge Wytie’s successor, handed the President a letter. sizned by L. G. Hine, W. B. Webb and Reginald Fendall, stati 1 record as a lawyer and citizen i ‘. Payne has been a practicing lawyer for nearly thirty ye Tn 1862 he entered the army as @ volunteer from Pennsylvania, and resi therefrom in 1867 as lieutenant colonel, He at once resumed his former profes: sion in the District of Columbia, and has for eighteen years enjoyed toa amarked degree the confidence and’ respect of the courts, the community and_ his fellow practitioners. His tice has been extensive and varied. In 879 Col. Payne was designated by unanimous action of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia as its auditor, an office combining the functions of an auditor, a referee and a mas- ter in chancery, and still holds that position, He is in the prime of life, being of the age of 51 Years. In politics he has always been a con- sistent democrat, and has frequently taken ac- tive part in the political campaigns in support of his party. We take great pleasure in indor- sing Col. Payne to you as an able lawyer and courteous gentleman, well tted to adorn the neh. It is said by friends of Judge Merrick that he will receive the appointment to sueceed Judge and upon the retirement of Chief Jus- be made chief justice, the 2 isting, they say, will be filled by the appointment of Mr. Payne. ‘The only objection made to the appointment of Judge Merrick is that he is too old for the position, being, in fact, almost at the 1etiring age now. Judge Wylie after consultation with hil: nding some time in flow Judges this morn JUDGE WYLIE'S RESIGNATION XANDED TO THE PRESIDENT. Judge Wylie called at the White House shortly after 1 o'clock to-day, and formally ten- dered his resignation to the President. The letter of resignation will not be made public until the President replies to it officially. Judge Wylie said this afternoon that the President did not intimate in the interview who would succeed im. —____—-+0+ —____- A RESPITE FOR LANGSTER. His Execution Postponed Two Weeks. ‘The President to-day granted a respite of two weeks to the condemned murderer John Lang- ster, who was sentenced to be hung next Fri- day. The respite was granted upon the recom- mendation of the Attorney General, that his exact mental condition, about which there is some doubt, may be fully ascertained. Important Treasury Appointment. JAS. Q. CHENOWITH, OF THE TREASURY, TO BE FIRST AUDITOR. , Hon. J. Q. Chenowith, of Texas, has been ap- pointed first auditor of the Treasury, vice R. M. Reynolds, of Alabama, resigned by request. Mr. Chenowith is a native of Kentucky, but is a citizen of Texas, He has been prominent in Texas politics for years. He {s said to bea fine lawyer; served in the Texas legislature for sev- eral terms, and was the author of the celebrated Chenowith rallroad bill. He was for years the chairman of the committee on internal improve- ments in the state. He was supported for the appointment by the entire Texas delegation. ‘At the outbreak of the war Mr, Chenowith enlisted in the confederate army. He was a major of the First Kentucky cavalry of Gen. John H. Morgan’s command. For some years he has been the law partner of United States Senator Maxey. Mr. Chenowith was district Judge in Texas for several years, The Committee to Connt the Funds. The following committee has been appointed to count the money and securities in the Treasury: Mr. John Cassell, of the District, for Mr. Wyman; Mr. Dasham, chief of the public moneys division, for Secretary Manning, and Mr. EL A. Smith, New York banker, for Mr. jordan. ———_+e+___ The Dickson Case. THE LATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE A CHANCE—MR, KER’S RELATIONS TO MR. DICKSON. . In the Dickso trial yesterday, after THE Stan's report closed, the district attorney, Mr. Worthington, protested against the remark of Judge MacArthur that the late Attorney General should hold him, the district attorney, responsi- dle for all the scandals heaped about his head. Mr. Worthington said this was unjust. He said that Mr. Smith, in his opening and Mr. Dick- son in his testimony had assailed Mr. Brewster. Judge Macarthur referred to the odilum heaped upon the name of a gentleman who stood unrivalled for integrity, as an out- e. “Thiscourse,” he said, “has been per- sisted in until I can hardly restrain myself. It all grew out of the fact that Brewster Cameron ‘was examined as a witness here.” : ‘The defense having announced their case closed, Mr. W. W. Ker, late special counsel in the star route cases, was called in rebuttal and Gol, Corghill after the Hist bill againet Dickson i ai had been ignored. Upon crossexamination the witness was asked if during the star route trial he had not told Dickson that he wanted to put him on the Baie floor” in an electric light company in which the witness was interested. He denied this emphatically. Hesatd that he had intro- duced a member of a Philadelphia company to Mr, Dickson and told Mr. Dickson that {t would be to the interest of the company of which Mr, arrange- Dickson was president to go intoan if He had son on ment with this Philadelphia company. declined to further talk with Mr. Die the subject on account of their relations to the star route case. ‘Mr, Cameron was then called to the stand, and denounced as wholly false the statements made by Kennedy that he had received instruc- tions from the witness to talk with Dickson. Mr, Wells stated that the government had no more testimony to offer, but thought it due to allow-the late Attorney General to appear, if he desired it, to answer the calumntes that had been uttered st him. He asked that they be allowed until the next session of the court to communicate with Mr. Brewster and learn whether he desired or thought it best to appear The court said it could make no order, of course, but as the regular hour for adjournment bad arrived, adjourned the esse until Monday. OReen cree one ‘Tx DouPHtn.—The board appointed to ex- amine the Dolphin returned to Washington to- day, No report will be made until after another trial of vessel next week. Mr. John KeschMas given orders wo get her in readiness following | department hare been detaled to provoed to New York city Piles ofthe Indian servicer Cape Becsien a Judge Wm. M. Merrick, of Maryland, who" dy nding case: pte his resignation ange }osictehs person to the President. oa Negotias gress—Russia Wi ENGLAND AND RUSSIA. Little Change in the Situation of Al 8 Said tobe St 1 Excha’ for Penjdeh, But Will Not Lonpox, April 25.—The Berlin Zeitung considers arbitration unlikely, Telegrams to The Star. NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUED. The Anglo-Russian Differences. THE FRANCO-EGYPTIAN QUARREL. GENERAL GRANT CONFINED TO HIS HOUSE. All Quiet on The Isthmus. Winnebago Land Settlers Excited. jive Satis- faction for the Penjdeb Affair. Nationat and says England could not, after the Skierniwice meeting, ask either Germany or Austria to Mediate. She is not likely to ask America, No CHANGE IN THE SITUATION. The Times declines to believe from the evi? maroff. roads, but the abl; an that belou burg. proposes Lieut. T. the ly at this m one Alghanistan ot ing, but that all are lookin, of a determined British p are compeilin friendly to the British, to cor Neither First E Affair_Hellef That the Matter W Peacefully Adjusted. Cano, April 25.—The Egyptian government has thus far made no tender of terms fora compromise with France of the differences rowing out of the suppression of the Homhore SS, hing looking to a solution of the difeulty has been arranged. The min- istry remains ‘firm, however, is still hoped for. maticagentis here yet. He says that hewillleave Cairo at 6 o'clock this evening. It is believed here that France has not y agent to leave Egypt. _It is thought that France will accept Egypt's offer to compromise, In this the khedive's “guptien. yesterday. who was taneous, is concerted. there is no chan; was: AN IMPERIAL UKASE. communication w: stopped for weeks owing to hi RUSSIA WILL CEDE PEN. ASt. Petersburg spe ard says that negotiations continue between the Russian and British g frontier question the sariks of Penjde ate eng ra ‘uments. us difficulty; dence which has yet appeared the action of Russia and France, though unpleasantly simul In the Afghan situation e of importance. The Ties, referring to the enforcing of the Berlin treaty, says Turkey knows that spect the treaty longer th: @ shock of conflict between England and Russia would be certain to libe forces in other. quarters, the operations of w cannot be confined Skierniwice. 0 power would re- convenient, hh to the limits laid down at Dispatches from St. Petersburg received here this afternoon state that the czar has issued an imperial ukase, sanctioning the raising of a large foree of Turkoman militia by Gen. Ko- THE FEELING IN AFGHANISTAN. A dispatch to the Times from Tirpul, dated April 21, says the excitement of the people of er the Penjdeh affair anxiously for a sign The is subsid- Russians h, who are L ailitary Previous to the present fine weather postal tth India overland nad been 'y floods, patch to the Stand- The njdeh affair delays the meeting of the This solution of ti boundary commission, headed by M. Lesser for Russia and Sir Peter Lumsden for Great Britain. Russia, says the dispatch, is willing to cedé Zulficar in return for Penjdeh. That accom- plished, the boundary commission could prob- arrange for a withdrawal of both Russian Aighan troops irom the disputed zone. e existing difficulty, it is ax serted, however, 1s only possible it England foregoes her claim for satisfaction from for the Penjdeh incident. Satisfaction, cor tinues the dispatch, Russia will not give. BRITISH MEN OF WAE OFF VLADIVOSTOCK. St, PETERSBURG, April 25,—It is rumored several British_men-of-war have appeared off Viadivostock. The river Neva Is clear of ice. The harbor of Cronstadt, however, remains ice-bound, All newspapers ‘here assume that Engiand has demanded satisfaction from tus- sia for the Penjdeh affair. ussia, FEARS OF WAR AT VIENNA. Paris, April 25. As yet not! yostro-Hungarian a the Bosphore An amicabie VIENNA, April 25.—It is reported that Count minister of xpress the gravest fears at issue of the strained rela- tions existing between Great Sritain and Rus sia, Austrian newspapers are of opinion that England is certain to obtain the conclusion of an alliance with Turkey in the event of war with Russia. RUSSIAN STUDENTS ORDERED HOME. —The Voltaire states that a hundred Russian students residing here, but nging to the Russian army, baye recently left Paris in obedience to orders ‘from St, Peters- NO COMPROMISE REACHED. Esypt mor France Makes any tien Al be settlement, The French diplo- GETTING BUT LITTLE SLEEP. Gen. Grant's Rest Again Broken, But His Condition Improved To-day New York, April 25.—Gen. Grant did not got settled forthe night till about 1 o'clock this morning. He received five minims of morphine, and after 1 o'clock he slept atintervals. The sore at the base of the tongue appeared angry Jast night and restlessness may have been the result. Between 6 and 5 o'clock this morning the patient slept most of the time, and when he aroused and his throat was examined there Were more favorable indications than yester- v. Vhen Dr. Douglass left st $:30 a.m. he said the general had passed a very quiet night, though his sleep was somewhat broken. Se far as the physical condition of Gen. Grant ts con- cerned he might with safety be remov to the mountains or seaside to-marrow, but no re- moval will occur until July Ixt. That the & erai will survive the er the belief those In position to judge of the prob: He will, it ts thought, pass the sum: relapse, but the recurrence ¢ dw _ Perhaps effect a change that is not desirable to anticipate at this Gime of Lmproved conditions. Dr. Douglass will return to the bouse at 9 o'clock to-night. GEN. GRANT'S DAILY DRIVE ABANDONED, Gen. Grant did not take his usual carriage ride today, He had passed an uncomfortable night, and the weather was considered too coo! . DAK..Apri ment and activity exi-ts the Crow Creek and Wi to settlement are being held contiguous Pierre, Canni dent Cleveland Bluot—recarding Presi- n. Money is being 4 to present the nd present it t h The Cha offering $100 for of an exe onde plishing a reservati Settlers’ case in the cou department at Washin: souri river, near to and includ- Crow Creek country, prior to the treaty of 1868, and since the t hy the Yankton Sioux in 1858, ¢ treaty all these lands were direct 'y ¢ ment. It is contende ralean show a title the metes and bounds in any by any pre order or act of Congress, and the boundaries existed was by the suing Just such orders ax Arthur is ing thé other lands adjoining as Hayes did in 1579, simply leaving these lands uu- opened. Lake Champlain Clear of Tee. Warr Haut Cham- lain is clear of ice this mornin: steamer ‘iliiams will leave Burlington for Plattsh at 1:30 p.m, Navigation will be resumed ne week from White Hall to St Jotims. > The Virginia Conpon Decision. Mr. Richard T. Merrick and Attorney eral Garland (in iais private capac sel for the state of Virginia. in th uses, Willon the 4th of May next ask th preme Court for a rehearing of the cases, w 'w to securing 4 reversil of the court given last Monds grant the req’ make @ strong fight tc dee sion upon the ground that the was in error in deciding that the suit against the ofti- cers of the state to eompel them to ive the coupons Was not a suit against the state liself The auditor of public ntsof Virginia hi directed county coupons mt ted wnt tot th Supreme Court in t nia eonpon hax been certitied te the ‘. a of the Supreme Court, the full efeet of which is beginning to be realized tn th districts, has created { A is the stronghold ot t 5 iation ix Jemoe for the Riddiebenger bill or notin — sos ‘The Occupation of Panama, SECRET INSTRUCTIONS OF SECRETARY EY. Secretary Whitney has received telegrams confirming the report of the « ama by the American for structions to Rear Admir to make their contents WuHite TALK OF OFFICIAL CHANGES IN THE DEPART. ENTS. It is understood among those who are most deeply interested in procuring government ap. pointments that about all the places at the disposal‘of the State department have either been filled or promised. “Also that the next changes to be made jong to the Treasury It issaid thatthe internal revenue service Is to havea pretty. fh shaking up. Present incumbents are way ty uew men, and then the custo: ee Will be taken tn in the Interior atlention, and it > w changes will soon be made nd bureaus, +o War Department Changes. adge advocate general, promoted to be chief cie: that de- partment, vice McDonald dismissed; Samuel Jones, class 1, A.G.0., promoted toclass 3, and te general; W. L. Littlefietd, clerk class 1, A.G.O., resigned to take eflect May 15th. The foliowing appointments to clerkships of $1,000, under civil service ru been made on six months’ probat W, Bow Win. sdtord, Conu Frantz, Secretary Whitney and the Advisory Board. HIS SHARP LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR A COURT OF INQUIE Secretary Whitney’sletter to the naval advi- sory board in response toa request for a court of inquiry to investizate the affairs of the board ‘The necessity ot ¢ ment has also rece cted that not a the indian and ia Henry Va. instructed the nade overnment to apologize for the forcible entry into the office of the Zos, mit that the rizhtsof domicile of the publishers had been violated, provided France would per- mit the form of apology to go on record without any reference to “the seizure of the Bosphore All Qafet at THE TELEGRAPH COMPANY'S COURTESY TO THE wore Eguption es and to ad- oyyptien, Titres April 26-= All mewanepers ere my plaud the government for its energetic action tn the matter of the Bosphore Egy) Gaulois publishes a report that England have agi rarding the affair. ion. The nce and upon @ compromise re- in official circles, however, fis declared that France has determined to exact reparation. This course of the govern- ment, says the Gaulois, is evidently taken with a desire to secure the overthrow of the ministry of Nubar Pasha in Egypt, The government, it its recent note regarding the Hosphore Fgyptien to Nubar Pasha, Egyptian premler, to the powers, in the form of is said, is about to send the rehabilitation o the To-day. UNITED STATES OFFICERS. B messages to o1 Ser = ren . VAs, —s le about nine miles from this place on occurred the Ohio side, Th lovers’ quarrel. ‘Wilson called on Miss Minnie orning cupies @ room in the and Vine door. She the called 10 ‘sak sf it was Early Hay a wiey, , but had noreply, She PANAMA, April 25.—Everything is quiet here. Mason ts in charge of the-Pana- ma railway. The superintendent of the cable com has just received the followi: from jew York office: “Inform all United States military and naval officers that the Central and South American Telegraph company, transmit from Panaiua thelr ‘on Sun- jiaces in the ——-___ Double Murder in West Virginia. 4 YOUNG MAN SHOOTS HIS SWEETHEART AND ‘Wilson drew a revolver and fired quick- lefner, but the ball struck jacobs, standing near him. A second shot ape lived an hour after the shooting. Wilson Sail Sie ah Fee Dees Sxrened Miss Ji Dastardly Incendiarism. Se vanes 2A TEERIBLE CALAMITY. ry r Ornctnnati, April 25.—About three o'clock milliner, who oc- ‘Hotel block, at 6th was awakened by a noise re- unger = beard on account of statements and reports in regard to their proceedings is quite a pithy and characteristic communication. After ine quiring to what statements and reports the Doard refers the Sec “I presume it is by the board by this communication to s 1 the mode by which the Secretary shall c 1 his inguiries with reference to the work on in the de- partment in case he dee t necessary for is advisement to dose. [shall feel at Uberty to investigate the conduct of the business of this department in su ns to me wise,and if I myself have an » complain of in the proceed) 1 advisory board I shall brir tention of the board for such ext) uggestion as they may think necessar: sf THE Bur ISH AND RUSSIAN WAR VESSELS IN HAMPTON ROADS. ‘The presence of an English and a Russian man-of-war at Hampton Roads gives rise tocon= siderable speculation among naval officers, The two vessels are evidently watching each other closely, and it is evident that the Englishman will not lose sight of the Russian unless peaceful relations are established be- tween the two countries. The Garnet, the Eng- lish vessel, evidently followed the Russian Stre- loko from "Havana, where both were together, In the event of war, the Streloko could play havoc with the English “tramp” steamers which daily arrive at New York, and this the Englishman will prevent, Naval officers think that the Streloko would not ie American waters with the Garnet following, as the latter is much the larger and more powerful vessel, Her displacement is 2,000 tons, while that of the Streloko is only 1.300, and she carries 12 jong guns, while the Streloko carries ouly three pivot guns and four !ight guns. If the Russian ‘vessel should leave cur \-ters after war is de- clared, the Garnet could not follow her for 24 hours, and they could not begin an engagement within three miles of our coast. The captains of the two vessels are on the best of terms and dined Ane yesterday on board the Russian ship ko. ——____+e0____ - Investigated by the Health Office. TWENTY PEOPLE LIVING IN FOUR ROOMS—THE BACK YARD A DEPOSITORY YOR FILTH. Mr. Joseph S. Simpson recently wrote to the health officer as follows: “Now the warm weather is at hand, I respectfully call your at- tention to the premises, 731 7th street couth- east. I live next door—729—and I think the jace needs Jooking after. The house contains ur small rooms, I n't know how many families there are in it, but there are living in childrenof all colors, from nearly white to 06 childre: m nearly w! as black as they make them. There is but one married couple in the crowd, and they have but one child. There is no drat to the and all waste water and filth is thrown in their back yard, which, f not unhealthy, 8 very of woe Dr, Townshend referred this to Sanitary In- spector J. N. Dickson, who visited the place, and reports: The statement made by Mr. Sim is, in the main, strict ‘MIDDLETON'S MEN CORNER THEM IN A RAVINE —BATTLEFORD RELIEVED. Gen. Middieton’s command met the half- breeds near Batochis Crossing yesterday. The final result of the fight is not yet known. Some of the 90th ca\