Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-07
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

LIE EN ENING SIAR.
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue 1883. 2996o; customs, s5l2632.92.
The SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY today re-
ceived conscience contribution OF $50 from an
unknown person in Nev York City.
REVENUE APPoINTMENTs.-J. s. Todd was to
d y appointed an internal revenue gauger for
the 1st district or PFnnsyITaniA
THE STATE DEPARTMENT has aa agent In
n " York who has purchased some valuable
volumes for the department library at rare
BOOK sale held there
EX-SENATOR PEAsE and ex- Senator Clayton,
CT Arkansas, called at the White House this
afternoon on business. Mr.. P. r. Barnum. of
the greatest show on earth.' also called.
Mrs. FARRAGUT, the widow OF the late Ad-
miral Farragut, Is In the city to attend the
ceremonies OF the unvetling of the Farragut
statue She has been invited by The President
ana Mrs GARFIELD to be their guest at the
white House, and has accepted.
URGED FOR 4 CONSULAR POSITION Judge
Tourgee, Charles f-pchurch and \. ". ShaTar,
OF Raleigh, \. c.; called on the President To-
day and urged tLo appointment OF J. I'll. HaT-
rts (colored], of that state, to a consular posi-
ton In Liberia
GEN. SHELDON, who has been nominated as
governor OF New Mexico, Will leave tonight
TO take bis family to their home in Cleveland,
Ohio He Will return next week tc LOOK after
bis confirmation.
AN EFFORT Will be made when the Senate ad-
journs to day to adjourn over to Monday. Vice
President Arthur desires to go 70 New York,
and IL is said will go whether there Is or IA not
an adjournment till Monday.
The KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs OF BALTIMORE will
bold fair in that city, commencing the 18th
AMI continuing for ten days. To-day delega-
ton OF that order called at the White House to
invite the Pre- ident to attend the fair. Senator
GToOne accompanied the delegation, which was
composed OF s. X. Edwards, chairman; George
"; Lindsay, supreme chancellor; w. NJ Bryne
cQltor k. OF L. SP'"S: James WhftehOu5e and
j. Fred. Ruff. The President said he woyIIf be
very GLAD TO attend, but could not promise pos.
lively TO be On baud. At his request the dele
cation LETT memorandum OF dates II he
finds Ii possible to be present Tie President viii
send rot iIe2tlon.
NAVAL ORDRRs.-Lteut. C. b. GIL, from the
GaIena, European station, and granted leave Of
absence for one year. Passed Assistant Engi-
neer Absalom Kirby, from the Washington
naVy-yard and granted. three months leave.
with permission to leave the United States
u ii.
Louis, at League Island
THE LIGHT HOUSE BOARD has adopted appro-
pirate resolutions regretting the death of Com
mander McDougall, L. S. naval INSPECTOR OF
the 18th light house district, who was drowned
while In the performance OF his duties. Copies
OF the resolutions have been forwarded to the
Secretary OF the Treasury: the Secretary Ofbrhe
Navy, and the family OF t1o deceased, aud
have also been spread On the records OF the
board.
TEE SENATE Decentralization our report
closed yesterday, Mr. Sherman replied to Mr.
Bayards speech. coloQ1iaI debate. some.
what sharp at times followed. and at i:so 'ii the
Senate adjourned, Mr.. Vance having taken the
noor for to-day.
WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.-Senators Conger,
Cameron. (Wis.,> Harrison, Plumb. Grover,
Mitchell, Saunders. Van Wyck, and Represel-
tasives Deuster, Williams. ketcham Daering.
Weed and SpGer were among the Presidents
callers to Gay. Tie list OF general callers was
large.
BOARD OF NAVAL OFFICERS Will be ordered
to proceed 10 Dunkirk, New YORK, 10 examine
Pawn aster Gushing for retirement from active
service, he being unable TO CONF to thi 4 y and
IA aeEgo eXamil alton.
THE PRESIDENT INVITED To GETrYsBCRG-
Col. {. Ii. BUehier, Mr. L. G.. Fahne5tock and
Hon. Edward MCPHERSON composed a Pennsy!-
vania delegation that called on the President
today. They came 10 ask him and the mem
bers OF the Cabinet to be present at GettySoury
on decoration day. The President said he
would lay the invitation before the Cabinet.
There Is not much doubt, however, that he and
several members OF the Cabinet win go TO
Gettysburg on decoration day. In that case
there viii be special car provided. and &c is
expected that many people from Washington
VIII also take that opportunity
The LIFE SAVING SERVICE CHECKE-The re-
fusaI Of the patrolmen on the New Jersey coast
to accept the system OF checks to show that
they have performed their duties, as prescribed
by the revenue marine bureau. is not as wide-
spread as have been stated. Official inrorma-
ton In regard TO the matter received at the
Treasury department Is that only the men Of
the station at Long Branch have made such
refusal The Treasury department viii not
rtcede from the action it has taken and dis
charges where men refuse to use the checks
system Will be prompt.
Why Mr.. BLISS CONES TO WAsarssros,-Nr.
Bliss. OF the firm OF Morton, Bliss q Co. OF New
York, arrived in the city last night. 1t has
been stated that his visit is for the PURPOSE OF
consulting with Treasury officials relative to
the financial operations OF the government put
the statement Is erroneous. Mr.. Bliss is here
simply for the purpose of spending few DAYS
with his partner, Hon. Levi 7. Morton, who
Will shortly chose his residence In this city
preparatory 10 ASSUMING MS duties as ntJed
States minister TO France. Mir. Morton called
at the Treasury department on government
business this morning, and Was accompanied
Dy Mr. Bliss but the latter gentleman did not
enter Secretary Windows room.
ARMY ORDERs.-Leave OF absence until Al
gust Is, 1SSI, Is granted Cadet John c. Hays, 4th
class. {. S. Military Academy. With the ap-
proyal Of the Secretary OF War leave OF absence
LOT nye months Is granted Captain L. A. Abbott,
6tn cavalry. The leave granted Second Lieu
tenant II. 5. Viewer, l5t Infantry, is extended
one monlh on surgeons certificate OF disability
Tie absence granted First Lieutenant w. W.
WotherSpoon, Tegtmental quartermaster 18th
ln1antry, Is further extended one month. First
Lieutenant Redmond Tully. United States in
fantry, is assigned TO the 18th regiment OF IN.
fanfry, TO date from April 5, 1851, vice First
Lieutenant James Ii. Lane. dismissed
LAwLRSSNESs IN HAvAEA.-In a communica-
tion TO the Navy department, dated Havana.
March 30th. Commander Meade announces the
arrival there OF the yandalia, eight and a half
days from Aspinwau. In the passage light and
battling winds, veerfng to all points OF the
compass were experienced compelling a mod
crate use OF steam TO make the trip. Havana
was said TO be healthy, but Consul General
Hall Informed Commander Meade that there is
a great deal OF lawlessness prevailing there,
and many cut-throatS aud thieves wander
without restraint through the CITY at utTht.