Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-07-24
THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF FRANKLIN PHELPS,
THE PAY DIRECTOR MAKES THE
AMOUNT GOOD.
Dollar Dinners the Cause
of 1t.

WASHINGTON, July 80.
1t was made public on Sunday that
Franklin Phelps, lately Chief Clerk to Pay
Inspector Cunningham of the navy, of San
Francisco, about 81 200 while in the posi-
ton. 1t seems that he used checks made
out in favor Of other persons. Pay Direc-
tor Cunningham has made the amount
good to those defrauded, and it is doubtful
If there will be any criminal prosecution.
Mr.. Phelps has been q prominent character
in Washington. He was in the book and
stationery business, and was remarkably
successful in securing contracts from the
departments for these articles. He lived
in grand style, entel tanning on a large
scale, and thought nothing Of q thousand
dollar dinner to q few friends, especially if
any Of the friends could be of service in
the matter of contracts. During the ses-
sion of the Joint High Commission, his
elegant residence, ~latterly used by the
Spanish minister, was the scene Of seversl
splendid receptions to the English members
Of the Commission, and he also entertain
ed Prince Arthur when the latter was in
Washington. By his extravaganza and
| speculation he became a poor man. He is
an Englishman by birth, and he made
many friends in Washington, and s1ey have
been industriously trying to keep his re-
cent disgrace from the public.
The Treasury has just issued a call for
| the redemption of five millions of five
| twenty bonds Of 1865, two and a half mill
lions registered, and two and a half mil
lions coupon bonds. The interest to cease
October 23d next.
Alexander's Reply to General Hume
toms Card.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 20.
The Gazette publishes Col. A~lexander's
| reply to General Hunton's last card. AL
exander denies that he declines to accept
Hunton's challenge, but says he has as
much right to fear the Alexandria police
as Hunton had to fear those of the District
of Columbia. He accuses Hunton of be-
ing a friend to all the District rings, and
concludes by saying that he was never
known to be wanted and not found. AT a
mass meeting held at the Orange Court
house to-day, to appoint delegates to the
Congressional Convention, a resolution to
appoint delegates opposed to Hunton was
adopted by 160 to 129, whereupon Hun
tons friends seeded from the meeting and
appointed delegates solid for Neale.
Hayes as % Civil Service Reformer.
New York, July 20.
A Times editorial, in view Of the rumors
of Postmaster James, says: We suppose
N one is now sufficiently infatuated to
have faith in President Hayes as a civil
service reformer. A want OF sincerity and
~frankness is not now alleged against the
President for the first time. The article
concludes: Hayes may not usurp author
ity, but his exercise of it in these matters
tend to bring it into contempt.
Suspension ola Member Of the stock
Exchange.
New YORK, July 80.
The suspension Of William H. Gladwin,
an old member Of the Stock Exchange, is
announced. Gladwin was short of the
market, and several hundred shares were
bought in IN that account
Grecnback and Labor Party In Com
ventiOn.
COLUMBUS, July %.
A State Convention OF the National
Greenback and Labor party meets at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. 1t is expected that
over 400 delegates will be present.
New Men to BE Put Up.
New ORLEANS. July 90.
A Galveston Netcs special from Austin,
Texas, says A committee comprising nine
members Of each wing Of the Democratic
convention, in conference this morning,
decided to withdraw the names of both
candidates and put up men not yet before
he convention.
A Family of Twelve Persons Mur-
dered.
NEW YORK, July %.
The Times Memphis correspondent says:
A family Of twelve persons named Sample,
living in Tippah county, Miss, have been
murdered. No other names or details are