Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-23
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Washington News and Gossip.


Washington News and Gossip.
THE MINISTER TO Observation-Disclosures Weed
yesterday became bonds,nan for Rev. Henry
Highland Garrett, recently appointed minister
to Liberia, and bonds to the amount of $4,000
were forwarded to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr.. Garnett's appontment was procured through
the influence Of Mr.. Weed and Postmaster Gen.
eral James.
THE SAN FRANCISCO MINT INVESTIGATION
Sherman o. Houghton, of California, and Gene
raj Thomas l.. Young of Ohio, have been ap-
pointed by Secretary Window as members of the
committee, of which ex-Secretary Ramsey is
chairman, to investigate the charges against
Superintendent Dodge, of the San Francisco
mint. The investigation will commence in San
Francisco next Monday.
THE NEW SWISS CONSUL GENERAL-Swiss
papers announce that Col. E. Fret, member of
the National Council of Switzerland, has been
nominated to represent the Swiss republic in
this country, in place of John Hitz, resigned.
Col. Fret served in the late war here under Gen.
Grant.
SENATOR Hills CANcER.-Epithelioma
cancerOus formation with which Senator Hill
was affiicted-is the technical name for a cancer
OF the epithelium or mucous membrane EX-
cessiye smoking, particularly of pipe, some
times produce epitheliOma. In the process Of
formation the cancer causes great inconvenience
and possibly loss Of sleep and appetite. If the
cancer is dealt with at an early stage, and by
competent surgeon, it is possible to eradicate It,
and Senator Hill may reasonably hope that he is
permanently cured.
A CONSCIENTIOUS VERMONT PREACHER, who
was chaplain during the war, has contributed
500 to the conscience fund. He believes that
the method of computing forage was unjust to
the government, and returns 800 as the amount
he received in excess of what was actually due.
DIED AT FORTRESS MoNRoE-A. D. Banks,
esq, stationery clerk of the U. s. Senate died at
Fortress Monroe, Va, on Thursday last. He
was about 50 years of age and leaves a widow in
Mississippi. Major Banks was in the confeder-
ate army and served portion of the time on the
the secretary of the national democratic COM
mittee and in 1870 was a candidate for the clerk
Of the House of Representatives.
Faulkner, of Washington, are at Spring Lake
n. Wells, of Washington, are at Saratoga.-
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague is at Atlantic City,
Iheo. Ebaugh and wife and Capt. Philip Inch,
uSN., Of Washington, are at the Cahill House,
Asbury Park, n. Mrs. c. F: Moore is at
William Henry Hotel, Lake George.-Dr. J. F.
COlburn is at Bailey's Cross ROads-W. E.
is at Butler, Md.-Capt. Davis is
at Deer Park, Md. j. Coffey is at Bedford
Springs. w. Brodhead is at the Delaware
Water Gap.
EX-SENATOR ROSCOE CONKLING arrived in the
city this morning. and is the guest of Senator
Jones on Capitol Hill.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign Robert NJ. Doyle to
the receiving ship Colorado. Detached-Passed
Assistant Surgeon John L. Nelson from the
naval hospital, New York. and ordered to the
school ship New Hampshire.
Social Gleanings.
THE CABINET NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LAPHAM, &c.
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine, who intended to
have left the city July 4th, expect to 90 to
Maine when the Presidents recovery is certain.
At their residence, ON 18th street, boxes and
bundles remain ready for their anticipated
journey, as before the shooting occurred.
Mrs. Secretary Window, who left with her
two daughters last week for Deer Park, will
remain there some time, and later in the season,
when the Secretary can leave, they will go to
the White Mountains. Their son is persuing his
studies in one of the New England states
Secretary and Mrs. Lincoln expect to take a
trip westward this summer. Mrs. Lincoln has
been suffering from the effects of the heat but is
stronger again. Miss Jessie, her little daughter,
is sweet girl with dewy blue-gray eyes. Their
second child, fine looking boy, is name sake
of his illustrious grandfather Abraham Lincoln.
Mrs: Lincoln is quite pet among the official
family.
Mrs. Secretary Hunts residence on Rhode
Island avenue has an airy and attractive appear
ance. Mating on the floors, white damask
drapery on the furniture, lace and muslin on
orlc,a-6rac and pictures give the parlor charm
ing look appropriate to the season. Mrs. Hunt
had anticipated much pleasure in going with the
Presidential party, but says she much prefers
staying at home than being crowded I'D in q
small whitewashed bed room at the seaside On
that eventful Saturday the President said to her.
ut is too bad to have my official family disap-
pointed in this way" The Secretary and Mrs
Hunt will make a tour of the navy yards later in
the season.
Mrs. General James and family are pleasantly
located at Arlington. Miss Harrie, her daueh-
ter, who was at the depot when the President
was shot, was much affected by the scene and
for days was quite unlike herself. Mrs. James,
who was warm and intimate friend of Mrs.
General Jeffries, attended her funeral last Sum
day. i vas all the more sad for her as Mrs.
Mrs. Jeffries and herself had sailed for Europe
together just one yeas ago that day. Mrs
charming lady, is spending some time with her
mother. Miss Harriet Weed James, the young
est daughter, is namesake of Harriet Thurlow
Weed.
'ouSo LapnaHi, just elected United State
Senator, may not be brilliant as the statesman
in whose stead he is to serve, but his solid sound
sense, superior legal ability, and sterling worth
will compensate for brilliancy. He is a warm
personal friend Of President Garfield. and will
work for harmony in political ranks He has
most estimable and lovely wife, fitted to adorn
any station. Their sons are young men of much
ability. Their summer resort at Lapham's Land
ing. on Canandaigua Lake, is one of the love
Hest spots in western New York. They have
residence also at Canandaigua. of
all the men Ontario has hOnOred by her vote not
one stands higher or has more genuine appre-
citation than Hon. E. G. Lapham.
Petition for Aandamns Against the District
Commissioners.
IT IS FILED BY HOLDER OF DRAWBACK GER
TIFICATEs-A TEST CAsE-LARGE AMOUNTS AT
STAKE.
Mr.. F. E. Alexander yesterday filed petition
for mandamus In the name of U g. ex rel. John
Thompson against the Commissioners of the
District Petitioner claims that he owns IA
drawback certificates. aggregating $50 OF. with
10 per cent from February -, 1873 and three
aggregating IS, 502. 81, with interest from April
IA, 1878, claimed under the act of June 10. 1878.
He claims that the act is remedial in Character