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The Star Route Scandal.

AUDITOR ACGREW RESIGNS By REQUEST, AND HIS
DEPUTY-LlLLEY-REMOVE
Some days ago the committee investigating
the accounts OF the star route contractors de-
sired to make an examination OF the books O,
the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury They re-
ported to the Attorney General and to the
Postmaster General that their work could be
cetter Facilitated with the Sixth Auditor out OF
of11ce than In. This was made known to the
President yesterday. About O'Clock the Pres
ident sent for Auditor McGrew and requested
bis resignation. Mr.. McGreW asked for time
which being refused, he rendered his resigna.
uon as requested. subsequently Deputy Auditor
L1lley was removed.
So far as can be ascertained, while there are
no direct charges made against either OF the
officers removed. it is thought by those investi-
eating the star route frauds that II Mc0reW
did not know OF the fraudulent transaction he
should have known OF them. For the present
until the Sixth Auditors vacancy Is filled, the
President has directed Fifth Auditor Ella, In
addition to his present duties to act as Sixth
Auditor. To- day the experts will make thor
ough examination Of ex-Auditor McGreW's
books.
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THE MALONE CONVENTION,
Opening PrOceedings To-day.

RICHMOND Va, June 2.-The readjuster
state convention met here to-day and was
called to order at 1915 p. m. by Gen. Stiuh
Boiling, In the absence of Gen. Malone, Chair.
man Of the state central committee, and upon
was appointed temporary chairman. He made
brief but stirring address. Committees on
credentials and permanent organization were
appointed. At Ills O'Clock recess was taken
until 23O O'Clock.
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FRIGHI1UL EXPLOSION N PHuADRLPHTA-
Goffney & Co.'S dye-works, In Kensin0ton.
Philadelphia, exploded with disastrous effoct
The report was heard for great distance, and
In q short time great crowd gathered &C the
scene, and the widest excitement prevailed
when II was ascertained that two men had been
instantly Killed, and that others were Wodged
In the ruins Frederick Descher, Thomas Cody
ano MA Hannah Dooley were on the steps OF Q
place. Deecher was struck and Instantly killed,
ana the other two injured but not danger.
ously. FRANK HARRISON. an employe, was taken
iad OF four years, was killed by the flying debris.
Many others were injured.
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THE ALBANY BATTLE.
The Attitude Of the Contestants
The COnkling Minority still
SOlid-Tacttcs of the ADJ
ninistratiOnfsts- Cor.


nell ana DepeWs
At Albany, yesterday. in joint convention
15S votes were cast for United States Senators
being one vote less-that OF a member OF as
sembly-tban the total of the separate votes OF
the two houses. OF these Mr.. Conkling re-
ceiyed 35 votes and Mr.. Platt %, the same num-
Der as on Tuesday. There were slight changes
IN the vote given TO other candidates, and
William A. Wheeler and sherman s. Rogers
now lead the administration candidates
for the short term. with 20 and Is
votes respectively. while Chauncey M.
Depew and Alonzo B. Cornell lead
with 25 and II votes respectively. On the
short term list however, Gov. Cornell has an
other 10 votes and Mr.. Rogers vote, so that
the strength Of these candidates may be reck-
vote for Mr.. Platt's successor the republicans
oppos cd to Platt lack but votes of q majority
while on the ConkliDg vote his republican op-
afion annhcsns raGn ~ l dae,n ne admlnis IS
within their reach In the election OF a successor
to Mr.. Platt are devoting their attention to
enection union upon a candidate for the long
Senatorial term MT: Depew seems TO have the
largest following, with GOV. Cornell and ex-
ce-President Wheeler next In order of
strength.
CoNKLING TO LEAVE ALBANY.
The Times correspondent says: "Mr. Conk-
ling will probably leave Albany tomorrow for
New York. He has an engagement to appear
bis personal presence. and must leave hts can
vsss for a time ia the hands or his friends No
time Is fixed for his return
HIS MALONE LETTER
The Herald (Albany) correspondent says:
1.-THE dispatch OF Senator Conkling to General
Malone has created a genuine sensation here.
Representative stalwarts say that it has very
great significance, and predictions are made
that II will have q marked effect on political
affairs. Senator Conkling has placed himself
and bis friends on record for all that Is good In
Mahones policy, and have taken Just the oppo-
site ground OF that adopted by President Garfield
and Mr.. Blaine. It is claimed that the senators
and assemblymen who vote against the re-
election OF Senators Conkling and Platt prac-
tic0lly oppose the sentiments uttered in the
senior eX Senator'S dispatch above given.r
CORNELL AND DHrBw.
The Tribune correspondent says" Some OF
the anti. Conkling men hope to bring Cornell
above CoDkling, and thus put Cornell and De-
new together ahead In the ballots. IL this
should be accomplished the governor vould be,
what he has not been before, q formidable rival
for CoDkliDgs seat against Conklng himself
This could hardly fail to precipilate a crisis
among the stalwartS. One OF the shrewdest
politicians in the legislature said tonight that
the two Senators from New York would be
Alonzo b. Cornell and Chauncey NJ. Depew."
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Alexandria Affairs.
(Reported for The Star.l

TIE SIMPLE SIMON SUNDAY LAw.-Mayor
Smith this morning decided the Sunday liquor
law to be void, as beyond the powers OF the
city council, and he dismissed the case OF
james WilkeIson, charged with violating It's
provisions.
CADETS SUMNER CAMP.-The St Johns Acad-
emy cadets viii start next week to Leonard
town. st. Aary's county, Nd, where they viii
THE WATCH CoNTEsT.-The Alexandra light
infantry fair closed last night The ladys gold
watch was voted TO Miss II. Harlow and the
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WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Active To BuOvAnt Markets.

NEW YORK, June 2-The Posts financial
article Lao editi0nl says At the Stock Ex-
change In place Of the hating and uncertain
markets. which we had during q good part OF
yesterday, there are to-day active to bucyant
markets; partcu larly Is this true Of the mar
kets controlled BY speculation. US. bonds
are higher for the as ana 4Ks. State bonds
are 2K higher for Alabama class BIS and y for
Tennessee 6s old. Railroad bonds are ~ per
cent higher for Rome. WatertoWn and Ogdens-
burg frsts, and Aalk for the general list, the
latter c. C. L c. incomes and Erie funded Sc.
In the stock market the net result Of the duo
tuations thus far g. day is an advance Of LAS
Gnion Pacific, which is up to 1875, Lake Shore
to 1887. Kansas and Texas to SIh, Del, Lack.
Elevated to 113, Missouri Pacific to 100, Louis
viIle and Nashville TO 1887. and Denver and RIO
GTande to 1O9,S. The market for foreign ex-
change here is fully steady, but not active.
An American Killed by Mexican
Police
GALvEsroN, TBXAs, June 2.-The Ne,rs' San
Antonio special says: "Advices from Laredo
state that Thomas Worth, an American citi-
zen, was killed Tuesday night by Mexican DO
lice. An investigation is In progress"
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TOTAL GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS for the month
OF May foot up $32. .223. .715.Os, as follows Gus
toms SIG, 063 II; Internal revenue, $ls, 1884,
1926 65; miscellaneous, s., ,6O2 326 SO.
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READING RAILROAD CAGE.
Decision Agatnst :o-..

hARRisBuRG. Pa, June 2-The supreme
Soart. at the opening OF the session this morn
i,s, ny, re'used 10 grant the application OF Frank
I'm =. Gowen &C 81 for a rsaryument or fhe
heaoing railroad case No reasons are assigned.
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EPSON RACES.
NtaIttnx for the Oak SfaIcs


.,, ,nohpoS June The following are the pron-
spie starters and some OF their iocSeys IN the
Iace LOT tne oaks stakes for three.ye ars-old m
nts, Wmch VIII come OF at the Ensom sum
mef meeting tomorrow. June s: Mr. r. lar
dlne 9 en-. Amahel. jockey kellett. Iord Fai-
mouths or. T. Best and Bravest Jockey Arche,-
Lord miltons D. Z. Bosquet, Jockey Mcdonald:
J. N. Brooks b. T. Eos. jockey Fagan: r. C;ref-
tons ch. I. Isols Madre, jockey Cannon: Mr.
Cooksons br. {. Lucy Gletter's, Jockey Snow
den; Mr.. Sayfle's ch. I. MaZurSa, Jockey Goater-
the Duke OF Westminsters ch. Z. Neteora'
Jockey Webb. and ch. T. Thors. Jockey Watts:
MI. w. Blenkirons ch. Z. Nyra, Jockey Lemaire:
MI. Ephrussis b. I. Serpolette Sd, Jockey Car
Iylei w. ; Crawfurds ch. Z. Thebais jockey
fordham; Mr. r. Jsrdtne's br. T. Briony, Mr.. T.
Jennings b. L Lady Nesta. ]. H. Hauldsworths
o b., T. Napon and Mr.. Eyke's b. T. Sleeping
Beauty. The jockeys OF the last four filIies are
uncertain al present. The betting is now 10
on Tneoais, and on the others at long odds.
The Race To-day.
Tnls is the third day OF the Epson summer
meeting. The race for the Weller handicap.
distance, six furlongs, came OF ana was won
oy Loro Scarorough's three -years-old gray colt
Chameleon; the second place was secured py
COL Forester's six years old bay gelding Tower
and Sword. and the third place by Lord viyian,s
nve- years old brown horse Butte. Twelve ran
including j. X. keene's three-years old chest.
nut lilly Bran Dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

THE MEMBERS of the National Board of
Health, In session In this city, called on the
President this afternoon in body, to pay their
rPSOpcfS
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. Internal
revenue, s442. .O2s. 9s: customs. s772O4415.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

WILLIAM q. COLLINS. Eso, one OF Baltlmore's
Oldest lawyers died last night at his residence.
No. s6 North Calvert street, at II O'Clock, after
q long illness.
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GEN. Grants stolen Jewe,rv

ST. LOUIS. June "A telegram received here
In reference TO the theft or Gen Grants lew
elry says: The value OF the stolen articles I'm
tne hands OF Mr. Dudley, assistant superin-
greatly oyerestimated. They are probably not
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Searching Of British Vessels by
French Men.Of.War.

LONDON, June 2.-The correspondent OF the
Times at Tunis telegraphs concerning the
searching OF British vessels by French men-of-
war as fOllows:-Instructions have been for
warded TO the French gunboats In these waters
TO prevent similar breaches OF international
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

SECRETARY WINDOW left the city last even
ing for his home In Minnesota. He Will be
absent about ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

A DELEGATION Of ex-soldiers and sailors were
at the White House yesterday to urge the ap.
pointment of Major II. A. Hall as District Com.
missioner. They did not see the President.
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At Minister Whites Ranoue

A Berlin dispatch to the Times says:-ProfS.
Mommsen, Curt1us and DR.. Treitschke, and DR..
NachtigaL the African traveller, were present at
White last night. Mr.. White spoke with diplo-
matte skill of the cop1ous tide OF German emil
grafton now pouring into the United States
and OF the very acceptable element thus Infused
into his composite nation.
A City With Nearly 4, ,OOO, 200 People.
According to the recent census the popuIa
ton Of London Is 3.S14, ,571.
Eruption OF Mount Vesuvius.
NAPLES. June 2-Snght shocks OF earthquake
at Mount Vesuvius have been followed by q
strong eruption. Broad and active streams OF
lava are flowing down the northeast side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

THE MoUNTVBRNON Observation-Disclosures annual
meeting Of the Council of Regent and Vice
Regents OF Mount Vernon will occur there next
Tuesday. Many of the regents are expected to
go 10 Mount vernon on Monday afternoon, to
several days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

BIDS FOR POSTAL ENvRLOPEs.-Bid5 were
opened at the Post Office department yester.
day afternoon for supplying the department
With envelopes. The following were the bid
ders:-The Holyoke Envelope Company, OF
Holy yoke. Mass; Edward F. Miller, OF New
the Morgan Envelope Company and Piimpton
Manufacturing Company, Of Hartford, Conn.,,
and the National Papetrie Company. of Spring
Morgan EnveloIe Companies were the lowest.
aggregat1Dg $54, 724 81 on the basis of the total
number (2S, 1911, 25O) Of the several kinds used
1or the year ending March 81, 1881. The actual
under the present contract, was $lOO $40 So, thus
showing saving OF SAG. 6.0s646 under the new
contract,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

RUMORRD APPOINTMENTS AND CHANGEs.-A
rumor is current that Commissioner OF Patents
Marble is to be made Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Office, and that US. Marshal Dudley.
OF Indiana, Is to succeed Mr.. Marble as Com.
missioner OF Patents The latter place Is the
one Dudley originally applied for, and for
which he Is backed by the influence Of the In
diana congressional delegation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

mendicant of Washington now has new plea
in asking aims. One of these whumpered to a
lady on the street this week, "Piease marin
give me penny to get new suit for ex ami
nation"
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WHEREABOUTS OF SPEAKER RANDALL.-A
private letter received from Speaker Randall by
friend in this city says that he (she Speaker)
has not been at Albany counseling democrats
put since his departure from Washington has
been enjoying much needed rest at his coun-
Try seat near PHILADELPHIA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-02

MARSHALL HALL,
N1 PLEASURE RESORT.
Can De engaged for Excursions and Picnics by 8p-
Plying TO g. w. BAUER, 7th street wharf, before
10 am, daily. mi4-lm
GLYMONT PAVILION AND SUMNER Re
~ SORT can be engaged f~r PION1CS or EX-
CUksIONS by apply ing tn g. r. SMITH, Pro
northwest. m7-lms
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Mr.. BusHRoD BIRCH, one Of the dIsburslng
officers Of the Treasury department., has, at his
own request, been succeeded by his assistant,
George A. Bartlett. Mr.. Birch becomes assist
ant to Mr.. Bartlett.
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menu WOul0 De entirely agreeable to him and
ne could heartily cooperate with him in the
prosecution.
COL CoRKHILL's LETTER ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE.
OFFICB OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1st, 1881.
HGn; Wassfnnea Mog,le evsc9n Attorney General u
Dear Sir: Referring to the Interview with
you this morning concerning the prose-
cution OF certain persons charged with
the 'star route investigations desire to sug-
gest that the long delay In the business Of the
criminal Court OF the District, occasi0ned by
y oce W werR n 0ys BE-
longing 10 the criminal business Of the Dis
tflcC, ana Doth myself and all nay assistants,
owing to the near adjournment OF the court,
as explained to you this morning. being many
OF very grave importance. In view Of the fact
tnat these star route cases are more OF ma
ports they involve large number OF persons,
and viii array In their defence-should indict-
ments be found-many OF the ablest lawyers In
and owing to the public interest In them being
very great, do not think that under all these
circumstances the whole responsibility Of their
management should be thrown upon me.
l am well aware that your own duties Will
prevent you giving personal attention TO the
necessary details upon which successful prose.
cuGton must depend. therefore most respect
fully request that II consistent with your idea
OF the pubic interests that you designate some
lawyer special counsel OF the government In
these cases. who should have the management
ment be made at as early a day as possibIe
In order that the person selected may be able
to prepare any indictments that may bs found.
Il s mot of me to say that
earnest support and assistance
Very Respectfully.
dzo. b CoaKsiLI. 0. s. Attorney, &C.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-16
BIG INJUN5

In Feathers aud War Paint Pay q Visit
TO Washington to See the Great Father
and Ask for Q New Reservation.
WASHINGTON June l5.-Indian Com
missioner Price had a surprise this
morning. Three runaway Indians from
the Chippewa tribe, Wisconsin. accom-
panied by an interpreter, all in paint
and feathers, marched into his office
unannounced and squatted unceremo-
niously for q pow WOW. Four arrivei
last night and went TO the fremont
house, announcing that they bad TO see
the Great Father. They registered as
BenI New Mexico, interpreter Chas.
Oortee. Mack, Coon and Scarbare
Wrist Commissioner Price was aston
ished when they appeared before him.
The Interpreter eaid that they repre-
sented us fsmilies, and were sent to
Washington in the hope OF securing q
neg reservation. As this particular,
tribe is especially well provided Tor and
have more land in their present reserys-
ton than they have actual use Tor, the
Commissioned thus addressed his visit
ors: ..You can get no lands here and l
think you had better 60 back and work
your corn and potatoes There Is mere
Tor the Indian to do besides hunting and
fishing; they should raise products
from the soil and barn work,
as have done many times, with their
hands and arms and become respecta-
be citiz ms. The buffaloes are oil gone,
and your own sense should teach you
that it is time to throw of these feath-
ers and rings and devote yeur time 70
earning living In another way. ms
running over the country vont co.
You are well provided for and can gam
nothing by coming to Washington. ana
yen must 20 bsek and 90 inform your
people"
Ben New Mexico enlightened his com,
panions as 10 the reception accorded
them and the emphatic language oil the
commissioner. The only response was
sn occasional 'ueh" and . dissatisfied
shake Of heads. They were then sent
beck TO their hotel, With repeated ad'
monition 10 return home ct once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-16
A WEEKS EXCHANGES.

Showing the transactions I'm the
Monetary and Produce Mar
kets
New YORK, June l5.-The exchanges
for the last week, outside Of New York,
were the largest ever known except the
frat week OF the month; even the month
" payments never swelled as an aggre.
gate to higher figure, except the first
weeks of December, 1880, January,
Nav and June, 1881. The total outside
of New York for the two first weeks OF
June are the largest ever known for two
successive weeks. In comparison with
the corresponding week OF last year
the increase is remarkably
large in the aggregate and at many
cities; at Pittsburgh 1t is near
ly ard at San Francisco
over 70 per cent. at Boston and Phila.
delphia it is over 90 per cent, and at
Louisville, New Orleans and Hartford
over 20 per cent. No city reports any
decrease, and only one increase OF less
than 10 per cent The increase in the
aggregate, outside OF New York, about
40 per cent, has rarely been exceeded.
At New York the comparison is less
favorable only because the operations
in stocks were very much larger last
year, for the increase after deducting
the double market value OF the stock OF
vold each year, is 4S 43 per cent. The
following shows the amount OF ex.
c ,anges for the week ending at San
+ aucisco June 4th, and at oil other
cities June llth. ... ,t.
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WATERS WORK.

Every Species or Vegetation Des.
troyed I'm Kentucky-HOuses
UnroOfed and Bridge es Washed
Away Big River at New AL.
bany.
LOUISVILLE, KY June l5.-Reports to
the Courier Journal from Shelbyville
say: A regular water spout fell upon
the western half Of the county late yes
terday evening. Barley, wheat, rye,
hemp and even blue grass was heat fiat
upon the ground, and wherever there
was the slightest shadow OF streamlet
a raging torrent appeared and swept
away fences. The land re.
Gently plowed was in many
places swept clear of soil as far
down as the plog had run, and the corn
planted all went with it. A bridge on
the Shelby railroad. near Long Run,
was washed out or damaged to such an
extent that the Louisville trains had to
return TO Anchorage with the passen-
gers. who spent the night in the cars.
It is impossible to approximate the
DANA 70 b, such rain tall, but 10 agri.
cultural interests il is very great. As
rad as is drought, it Is preferable TO
water sponts that wash away the very
lace OF creation. In Mason coun-
tv. the rain storm last evening
did much damage near Washington.
Houses were unroofed, barns blown
down, fences and trees leveled to the
ground, apd lands washed in many
places. Other parts Of the country
suffered. but not so severely. I.B
Nxw ALBANY, IsD., June l5-The
river rose ten feet at this point in twen.
ty.iour hours ending tonight at s
o'clock. The rise came along so sudden
that ninety logs belonging to A. j. kish'
Ter were carried down the river. Capt.
Twins ferry boat captured most oil
them and returned them 70 the mill.
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SPORTING.
bradford Rsces

BRADFoRD, Pa, June l5.-To-day was
the second day OF the summer meeting.
The track was fine, the attendance large
and the weather pleasant.
The first race was for the 2:34 class,
purse $500. divided. Cora first, Harry
Velox second; no other starters. Best
time, 2:32i.
The next race was for the 2:N class,
purse $500, divided. Timothy first,
Argonaut second. Russian Spy third,
Jack fourth. Best time, 2:2Si.
Diamond Doings.
Providence, June l5.-Chicagos, l3;
woRcrsrrR, June l5.-Buffalos, a;
Worcesters, 3.
ALBANY, June 15.-Cleveland, q;
Troy, 3.
BosroS, June l5.-Bostohs, z; De-
troits, /.
NJ. Goodin will take that speedy trot.
ter, John s. Clarke, over the Ohio CIR.
cult.
The professional oarsmen who have
thus far entered for the races at Hull
beacn on tne itu lnbtant SIC uoo' W
Lee, OF New York; Geo. II. Hosmer, oi
Boston; James III. Riley, Of Saratoga
Springs, and Fred. A. Plaistesd, Of To-
ronto, Ont. Entries for the other con.
tests are numerous
A writer in the Turf, F;e'd and Farm
suggests hypodermic injections OF from
! 10 TO l OF grain Of pilocarpine TO re.
duce the weight Of jockeys, instead oil
the old sweating system.
Mr.. Lorrillsrd 10 as modest as he ID
brave. On being rendered banquet at
the Turf Clnb, by Mr.. Leonard Jerome
| in honor OF his great victory, be 70
marked: "Wait until Keene wins the
Grand Prize, and give 1t to him! 1--WE
will give 1t to both OF you" responded
the veteran turfman. I
Richard Magic has decided TO have hi
coming race with Mckay, Of Ports
mouth, on the Kennsbecassis, that placs
being chosen in preference to Westtsld
Laing, Of Montreal, beat Jarvis, o
Hamilton, for the Idylwild ,challeagl
cup rowed for at Rice Lake. Haruood
| Ont.