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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
COIN CIRCULATION.
Estimates by the Director OF the United
States Mint

The Director of the Mint estimates that
the total of gold circulation Of the United States
including bullion in the Treasury, amounted. at
the commencement of the current month, to
S52o0000o0, Of which about S364 900 900 held as
Treasury and national bank reserves, and $3.50 Co.,
600 was in actual circulation. There has been q
total gain of gold coin and bullion TO the country,
since July l. 1872 of S2S 100000 of which SS5,OOO,
600 was added to the Treasury, 100000 to the
banks, and S14O,OGO,OOO to the active circulation
The total amount gold in the country makes iair
showing, compared with the principal countries Of
Europe, being exceeded by two only. The amount
estimated to be in England in 1880 was $685. 1900
ofwhich 1928 10000 was in actual circulation and
France with s927. 10000 of gold had circulation
ofabout sSl6OOOOOO. The larger proportion of gold
i'll active circulation in the latter two countries the
Director attributes in part to the fact that their
coinage consists almost exclusively of denomina-
tions of less value than s.. The largest English
gold coin is the sovereign, equivalent 70 $3.50 OF
our money, while in France, out of q total coinage
during the last seventy years of 900
of gold nearly ninety nine per cent was in pieces
ofleSs than s.. In the United States the bulk of
the gold coinage has heretofore been in double
eagles. From 1870 to 1880 nearly 900 were
struck in that coin S4 100000 in eagles, Sl09O9OOO
in half eagles and s42O0CO0O in pieces OF smaller
denominations. The absorption of S1i0,0g0000 of
gold coin to the active circulation of the country
since July l, 1879, he believes is owing to consid-
cradle extent to an increased coinage since that
time of denominations less than the double eagle.
The coinage of the latter during the fiscal year 1850
and up 10 April 80 last amounted only S32 900,
while S47 90 was struck in eagles and S40000OD0
in half eagles, and during the same time $50 000
Ofthese coins have been paid out by the Treasury
and been retained in active circulation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

The national bank-notes received for redemption
yesterday amounted TO s169,O09.
The Government receipts Saturday were: Internal
revenue. s146,1G7.20; customs. $751;, 1861.
Auditor McCrew has returned from his flying trip
to Niagara, and WAS at his desk yesterday as busy as
the business bee -,
Among the callers at the White House Yesterday
were Senators Walker, Burnside, Logan, Frye, Hill
of Colorado. Butler, and Blair. and Representatives
Marsh. Dezendorf aI.d Chalmers
Ex-senator Plat left for New York on the two
o'clock train yesterday afternoon. Ex-senator Conk-
ling is getting his books and materials together pre-
paratOry for leaving in a day or two.
The internal revenue appointments yesterday
were +. W. Putnam stOrekeeper and gauger for the
sixth district of North Carolina; Eli Bos storekeepe
and gauger for the sixth district of North Carolina
The contracts for furnishing stationery &c. TO the
Treasury Department for the next fiscal year have
been opened but the awards have not yet been made
The bidders are principally residents ofthe District
The nomination Of Fred Douglass was favorablv
reported TO the Senate yesterday. but acted
upon. No objection made to his confirmation.
His nomination went over because of the hurry to
adjourn for the caucIs.
The papers in the Fayman mail-b ~ fastener case,
which was being investigated by commission at the
Post Office Department, and with which, it is alleged
General George 4. Sheridan connected, have
been sent TO the AttOrney-General.
The public will be relieved to hear that The I'M
pleasant rumOr aloat Saturday that the President
had decided appoint Sayles ]. Bowen District Com
missioner without foundation. He has not been
appointed, and is not likely to be-Std.
Mr.. Owen Riley, of the contract office Post Office
Department yesterday promoted from third
class TO fourth-cass clerkship. This was promo
ton most emphaticaIly fit to be made, for Judge
Riley has shown by years of rsclass work, that he
is the right man for the position he fills.
Mr.. B. c. Coon, OF the contract Office, Post Office
Department, was yesterday promoted from the grade
of second to that of third-cass clerkshp Two or
three years ago Democratic Congress cut down the
number of third-class clerks in the contract Office
which fact caused Mr.. Coon TO drop grade.
General James a. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, is
stopping at the Ebbtt General Beaver, 1t will be re-
was prominent candidate for senatorial
honors in the late "unpleasantness over that ques
ton, and it through no fault of the man his
that he does not now represent the Key
stone State i'll the Senate chamber. General Beaver
is general favOrite throughout his State. and is the
most prominent candidate for gubernatorial honors
in the coming election,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
Academy orthe Holy Cross.

There will be an enjoyable entertain
ment at the Academy of the Holy Cross on Massa-
chusetts avenue, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets this afternoon at five o'clock The
first part of the programme will be as follows:
Fantasia, " La Dame Blanche" Krug; piano. Misses
McAuliffe, u. and NJ. Halett; harp. Miss Noonan.
"Progrer des Sciences ""De COnverte de Tile du
Bonheur," Mademoiselle A. Cleary and Master c.
P. Mitchell. Solo and chorus, AVE Maria" Karst:
solos, Misses McAuliffc and O'Hare. "Poeme de Ia
Creation" French class Poem, q" Race of the
Flowers" Master C. z. Mitchell and R. Gloetzner
Duet. "Valse," Thomas; harp, Miss Dillon; piano,
Miss Cayanaugh. The entertainment will conclude
with an operetta entitled Laila; or, The Lost
Child" which will be rendered by the pupils in
costume. The sisters have carefully rehearsed the
children, and the performance will, no doubt, be
highly creditable
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
The Masonic Fair.

The number of visitors at the Masonic
Fair last evening was far in excess of the usual
attendance. The fair room presented most
beautiful appearance, and the sales were large.
The exhibition of articles, IN the line of variety
and cheapness, far exceeds anything of the kind
heretofore seen at fairs in this city. The music is
ffne and dancing is indnlged in the later portion
of the evening. The fair closes Thursday night
The voting last night stood as follows: Past mas
ter's jewel-W H. Collins 1887; Hudson Petit
lSS; CT. Watson, 80. Lady's gold watch-Miss
George Jarboe, 1S9; Mrs. NJ. Kaufman, 2G3:
Mrs. J. W. Little, s. Necklace-MiSs Matte Blout,
106 Miss Ada Cross, 50; Miss Bessie Perry, So Mrs
A. Ffolliett 126; Miss F. Clark, ID. Silver watch
]. F. A. Black, AZ; C. W. Reese, So Cane-J.
H. Mills, AZ; C. B. Smith, 10; James Tindal, 33%
Masonic ring-Otto De MOll, lbs; J. W. FOLSOM So:
Joseph Torrens, 81: P. P. Little, 10. Butchers
tools-H. Kuhn, 1927; B. W. Gheen, IS; J. H.
Martin, 0. Gavels-B. B. French Lodge, :; PEN
talpha Lodge, 1221%. Butter Scales-J. C. Pearson,
$50; G. NJ. Oyster !; T. D. DAILY, 215 E. J. Sacks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
MRS. GARFIELD WORSE.
An UnfavOrable Change-Anxiety mt the
Executive Mansion.

Mrs Garfeld's condition had evidently
so much improved yesterday afternoon that her
attending physicians expressed themselves in very
hopeful terms. She in fact appeared so much
better that DR.. Boynton, who has been in con-
slant attendance at the Executive Mansion ever
since Mrs. Garfield's illness assumed serious as
pect left the Mansion yesterday afternoon for the
first time in many hours 10 take drive
about the city. Toward evening, however, an IN
favorable change set in and much anxiety is now
expressed by those having the most intimate
knowledge of the ladys condition. DR.. Boyn-
ton reported last night that her condition had
somewhat changed for the worse. Her fever"
he said, " had increased during the day, and has
been accompanied with more delirium. There is
hope that the change for the worse is only & symp
tom of the partially remittent character of the
fever and that ii Will be followed by correspond
ing improvement tomorrow. Mrs. Garfeld's con-
dition tonight, however, is such to cause great
on
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
THE NEW DEAL,
Marshal Henry's Nomination Confirmed
Fred Douglass Case.

Among the nominations which were
confirmed by the Senate yesterday were those of
Captain c. f. Henry, marshal of the District of
Columbia, and Mr.. J. Henry Wilson, collector of
customs for the port of Georgetown. The nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Fred Douglass to be Recorder of Deeds
went over to-day on account of the curtailment of
the executive session to permit the Republican
Senators to go into caucus. The continuation of
the marshal, though it was expected at an early
day, drew forth many sigh of relief from the
officials about the court house. Captain Henry
who arrived in the city Sunday night, spent most
OF the day at the Executive Mansion as the guest of
President Garfield. Yesterday morning he made
brief call upon District Attorney CorkhiIl, and
was introduced TO Chicf-Justice Cartier. He will
qualify this morning and, il is expected, at once
take control of the affairs of the marshals office
1t is stated at the court house that Major l.. P.
Williams. who has served as deputy marshal
under Mr.. Douglass, viii be retained in
that position During the interregnum
since Mr.. Douglass commission expired
a large amount of business has accumulated, and
Marshal Henry will have enough on hand to keep
him employed for some time. The new marshal
will also, it is understood enter at once upon the
social duties at the Executive Mansion, which
custom has attached to the office of marshal of the
District, though during Mr. Douglass term of office
there was a suspension of the rules
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
Prominent Arrivals,

Ebbitt.-Dr. II. G. Boyer, Portland. Me-; John s.
Beach, Indiana; n. w. Bingham, Boston: H L.
Cohen, New York; F. H Linville, Philadelphia;
Charles P. Holmes New York; Captain B. F. Woodfern,
Soldiers Home Hampton, Va; Colonel ]. B. Thomas,
Dayton, Ohio; J. P. Chambers L. s. Chambers, New
York; George B. Walker, NJ P. Mans, T. p. Caswell,
U S. A. Hon. Charles J. Faulkner, West Virginia: j.
White, Q. s. a: Samuel Hopper, New York; James
NJ. Eddy, jr., Chicago; ]. II. Merryman, New York !;
L. S, Norton, Erie Pa.
Willnrd's.-F. w. Halls, II. G. Atwater, d. E
Wheeler,J G. Foster, d. Fl. Lockwood, New York;
]. NJ CulbertsOn, Indianapolis; J. Bastheim, G. ].
Kinsey, San Francisco; Thomas Collins, Philadel-
phia; B. T. Cable, Illinois: Senator W. ]. Sewell,
Hon. C. Barcalow. D. w. Lawrence, James H. Van
Cleft New Jersey; Hon. J. a. ]. Creswell, J. J. Alex
ander, Maryland; II. c. Grant, Michigan.
ST. James.-Donald Mckay, jr., CINCINNATI F.
W. Searer, Chicago, Ill; William N. Voseson, Pitts
burg Pa; A Burgess. Oswego, n. V; Charles Cruns
Thomas ]. Nottingham, Norfolk, Va; DR.. L. II.
Reading, New Jersey.
ArlingtOn.-C. I. Smith, T. K. Locke, New York;
z Y. Lamont. Michigan; T. w. Punnett, Baltimore;
Roland Mawson, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng; r. Keele,
C. y. Nelson, ]. E. Reynolds, London, Eng; T. NJ.
BicIel, Virginia.
Riggs.-F. G. Mead, T. H. Wood, T. f. Stewart,
New York; T. B. Rogers. Philadelphia; Hon. C. n,
Van Wyck Nebraska; E. G. Tuition, st. Louis; 5. t.
Wane, j. I. +. Blackson, Delaware.
MefropOIifan.-GeOrge D. Witt, Lynchburg;
George Donaldson, Columbus, Ohio; H. C. Maddu1.
Baltimore; C. H Qunt, Rochester; 1. H Speel, Q. S.
N; l. Bleckensderfer Hope, Ind.
ImperinI.-J. X. Smith, New York; ]. T. Dyer,
Brooklyn.
WOrmleys.-Lloyd Lowndes Maryland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
Civil Combinations Yesterday.

The Senate in executive session yester-
nay confirmed the following nominations: Rich
ard a. Elmer, of New York, to be Second Assistant
Postmaster General; ]. Henry Wilson, collector of
customs, District of Columbia; George B. Sawyer
collector of customs, Wiscasset, Me-; Walter C.
Brundage: surveyorOfcustoms, Michigan City Ind;
William H. Hunt jr., collector of customs, district
Montana and Idaho; Charles E. Henry United
States marshal for District of Columbia: Albert L.
Dow, United States c0usul at Aleppy, India; Sid
ney W. Cooper, United States consul at Gutenberg
Germany; Earnest Loppenheim, United States
consul at Cadiz, Spain; McWater B. Moves, United
States consul at Venice, Italy; Thaner L. Eder
United States consul at Guyaquil, South America;
Albert RhOadcs, United States consul at Rouen,
France, and John A. Helderman, to be consul
general at Bangkok, Siam. Postmasters-Manson
F. Backus, Union Springs, y. Y; William H. Steims
jr Rutherford, n. j.; Bohan S. LOOMS, Preston,
Mimi. James R. Wolfenden Neosho, Mo-; Haml-
ton f. Baker, Rolla, No, and Michael Pggott,
Quincy III
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
LARGE PURCHASERS,
William Walter Phelps and FL. VI. Hutch.
insOn's Real Estate.

The most emphatic evidence has Just
been given of the oft-repeated assertion in THE
REPUBLICAN that men of wealth from all parts of
the country will shortly make their winter resi-
dences in Washington, and, becoming owners of
real estate, Will have pecunary interest as well
asa national pride, in the Capital Ofthe country.
Mr.. William Walter Phelps has just concluded two
large purchases of real estate here the first being
made through Mr.. J. F. Olmstead from Hon. R. c.
Schenck, and consisting of square 49, fronting on
Dupont Circle, containing 3GO92 square feet for
which he paid Sol, lSS cash. As proof of the rise
in value of property in this section of the CITY, it
may be stated that this ground was originally
bought by Mr. Schenck in ISL for less than So COO
The second purchase of Mr.. Phelps comprises lots
l, > and 3, in square %, also fronting on Dupont
Circle, for $4,000 cash. This purchase was made
through Mr.. Thomas ]. Fisher. Mr. H. NJ Hutch
inson yesterday bought of Mr. ]. F. Olmstead lot
l42, fronting seventy feet on Massachusetts avenue
next the lot recently purchased by Secretary
Window, near SCOTS Statue, for s., 1862 cash.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
The Six Per Cent. Bonds.

At closing hour yesterday Secretary
Window had received notices from holders of five
per cent registered bonds desiring to have them
continued at three and half per cent, which, to-
gether with the amount of the bond actually in
hand, show an aggregate of sS5,1Si050. Nearly
thirty-five millions of this amount is covered by
yesterdays adyices alone. The Secretary is of the
opinion that the s250O00,OO0 of registered bonds
the limit to which the option of continuance at q
lower rate of interest was fixed-will all be in
hand before next week. The six per cent bonds
received for continuance at three and q half per
cent to date amount to s14S $50, leaving but
about forty-eight millions to be accounted for be-
tween now and the 10Th instant. The force of the
Loan Division has been largely increased, and,
commencing with to-day, two forces will be en-
ployed on the bOnd-One during the day and the
other at night. This arrangement became neces-
sary in order to keep the business up closely
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17

hse THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF TOI-
~ let Articles for ladies and all the popular med
1clnes on sale al COCGHJIN'S Temple Drug Store
hg@ IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM NEU-
RS ralgia Headache. TOOthache, or any pain one
application of FLUID LIGHTNINGwiI relieve Won
Sold only at COUGBLINSS, Masonic Temple n026
FS95e MEDICTNES OF EVERY
kN kind, Humphreys Specifics Extract Witch
Hazel Imperial Granunl, and other food for infants
81 COCGHLlN'S SeI3
hSe MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT
WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, &c
p. WALLACITS
LOAN OFFICE,
14l7 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
near Wizards Hotel. ma22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17

Notwithstanding the piercing wind of
last night, " Buds" tent, near the Eastern Market
was well filed. There was predominance of
ladies, while most of the male attendants were
Young men and boys. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Kramer. The music was
led by Brother William Boyd, assisted by Mrs Sey-
mour 1T the organ, and number of other ladies
and gentlemen interested in the temperance work.
Remarks, calling forth hearty applause, were
made by Brothers T. F. W. Thompson, Mr.. Nc
CauIcy, Thomas B. Marcne, Mr.. Cheeks, and, to
close. Brother Jack" Reynolds Mrs Seymour's
little daughter pleased the audience much with a
temperance solo. Many signed the pledge
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17

Trains marked T daily.
daily except Sunday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
The Straw Rid IndIctn,ent,-

PHILADELPHIA, May 16-The grand
jury in the United States District CouNthis after
noon returned three bills of indictments against
Joseph r. Black, William r. Carson, Joseph Frank
and Henry Arbuckle, one of which charges them
with conspiracy to defraud the Government in the
sum of $4,000 on bond accompanying proposal
made by Frank 10 carry the mails in route No
1882, between Fort Griffin and Fort Elliott
Tex: another for $500 on route
No 81 81 between Brockettsville and Fort Stock
ton, Tex; and the third tor $780, on route No.
3l.5S9, between Fort Elliott and Wachita Falls,
Tex. Statements have been made to the effect that
Black would make full exposure of the entire
starroute business, as far as his knowledge goes.
involving some public officials in high stations.
and denial of this assertion purporting to come
from Black is also made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
How TO Run Government.

Charley Foster and Mr.. Halstead ought
10 know how to run government, and they have
both been to Washington. Foster was one of the
bravest soldiers of the last war; and carried on his
mercantile business at the old stand throughout the
CORY struggle. Halstead wrote directions, which
are now on file in the War Department, tied with
red tape and marked, q NJ. Halstead-How to Carry
on the War;" Both are Ohio men, and both down
on :" bosses" unless the boss is from Ohio They
both think it singing insult to the administra-
ton to oppose nomination and should at once
move TO strike out "by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate.'-Hlter- Ocean
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
General sheridan Exnuarn,e,-

The committee Of Post-Office officials.
of which Third Assistant Postmaster General
Hazen was chairman, recently appointed to in
vestigate the charges alleging improprieties in
contract held by General George A. Sheridan to
supply the Department with fasteners for canvas
sacks, have presented their report to the Post
master General. The committee in their report.
after reviewing the testimony taken before them,
arrive at the conclusion that there is no evidence
showing that General Sheridan corruptly in
fuenced official action in securing the contract
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
RniIcH-RIaTer Pulled

A policy game was in full blast in a lit
tie shanty at the corner of Third street and Maine
avenue yesterday morning, when posse of officers
marched in and spoiled the fun. George Brent
and " Doc" Gross, the proprietors, together with
eight players, nearly all colored, were put under
arrest and locked up at the First Precinct Station
but in the course of the day all except Brent were
released on collateral for appearance at Police
Court. This game was one of the most notorious
in the city, and was patronized by some of the
worst characters in South Washington, who might
be seen loafing around the premises at all times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
The Rrickmakers, Strike.

A meeting of the Brickmakers' Union
was held at Brooks Hail. South Washington last
evening. George \. Willis, president in the chair,
and J. H. Young acting as secretary. Forty-six
new members from Virginia were enrolled. The
committee appointed at the last meeting reported
that the bosses from whom they had
heard said that they were willing to
give as much as any one else, but none
of then. had stated how much he was willing to
give. Several members spoke pledging themselves
TO stand by the scale of wages adopted by the
union. The members of ire union state that the
wages paid here are so low that it is impossible for
the men to pay house rent and support their fami-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
Attbe White House Yesterday

Secretaries Blaine, Hunt, Window,
KirkwOod, and Lincoln were among the visitors
at the White House yesterday. The latter came
alone, and made but brief call. The others
arrived at the Executive Mansion about the same
lime, and remained in conference with the Presi-
dent twenty minutes or more. The President
stated that he had received last Sunday evening,
from a reliable source an intimation that the re-
signations of the New York Senators would be
announced yesterday. 1t had therefore caused
him surprise. 1t is believed at the White House
that nothing will now prevent an early adjourn
mcnt of the Senate
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
nrunLon ..Su.I,n,.,,

SPRINGFIELD, III, May l6.-Yesterdav,
by order of the mayor all the saloons in the city
were closed, but thousands of people, saloon
keepers ana their patrons. repaired to Lincoln
Park, near q brewery, and more beer
was drunk by Springield's citizens than
in any twemiy-iour hours in 4 number
Of years. Late in the afternoon the beer began to
work, and fight ensued, in which the drunken
Eeo5 tore the boards from the fence and
demolished things generally, and the sheriff and
his deputies aid posse had quite difficulty in
restoring peace. During Tie fight Harry Car
Tuthers shot Robert Bicr5aum, wounding him Sc
yprnIv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
ToII.kecper Shot De,d

NNCENNEs, IND, May l6.-Early yester-
day morning Joseph Reimcrs toll keeper at the
c draw bridge here, was shot dead by James W
!, Swallow, aged eighteen. Early in the evening
Swallow, with five friends had attempted to cross
the bridge without paying toll, but was prevented
AT midnight they returned, and all paid toll but
! Swallow. who refused. Reimers struck him on the
ar: with a cane, whereGT3a Swallow drew re-
vOlver and fired the fatal shot ReimcrS' wife and
daughter rushed out of the house in time to see
the murderer and his friends running away
Swallow escaped, but reward for his arrest has
been offered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-17
Butter and Oieomarr.riue.

The following communication, embody-
ing decision of the Attorney General relative to
the expectation Of oleomargarine, was made public
at the Treasury Department yesterday:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, May 4, 1881.
SIR Yours of the 18th ultimo states that the Treas
ury Department is informed that Oleomargarine and
butterine exported from New York manifested as
butter and asks if the collector of customs at that
port should examine the packages to if they con-
tanned the vertable article named in the manifest
The sections of the Revised Statutes (I97 to 4aG) 20
which you invite my attention do not cast upon the
collector any duty of inspecting exports and further
legislation would be necessary to accomplish that OBJ
jeCt if were thought desirable Very respectfully
WAYNE MACVEAGH
Attorney General.
Hon. WILLIAM WINDOW, Secretary of the Treasury