Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-18
Washington News and Gossip.

Washington News and Gossip.
There are 1s7 new advertisements in THE STAR
| to-day.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-pAY.-Internal reye-
nue., SAT-, Is; customs, s559,osLes.
! THE FIGHTS WITHIN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
| over the Michigan and Minnesota senatorshps,
seem to be increasing In bitterness 1t is now said
| that Jay Hubbel has obtained from Washington q
complete list OF all the public places, procured by
Senator Ferry for constituents, with names,
dates ETC., and that his plan is to publish these
| Michigan. His object is to show Ferry up as a
| persistent place-hunter. In Minnesota Dunnell
! Is circulating photographs OF Senator WINDOWS
| Washington residence and is also sending broad
cast copies OF Senator Ingalls, speech in the Sem
| ate last session severely arrafgning Windom's
financial policy as Secretary of the Treasury.
THE POSTAGE on the double-sheet STAR is two
cents The Post Office department requests per-
sons sending newspapers by mail to write their
names and addresses on the wrappers
THE PRESIDENT seldom reaches the White House
| from the Soldiers Home until afternoon. He has
not yet arranged the hours when visitors can be
received by him, as at present he is busily en-
gagged In the preparation of his message to Con-
gfess. This work occupies all OF his time not
taken up with public duties which necessitates
his presence at the White House.
THR CANARDs ABOUT MR. BLAINE.-In connec-
tion with the reports that Mr.. Blaine has been ex-
amlnlng the records on flle in the State depart
ment In regard to the ChiPeruvian affairs, it may
be stated that Mr. Blaine has not visited the State
department since he lert 1t as Secretary OF State
Mr. EPSON c. BRACE lately Of the Interior de-
partment, has been appointed on the stan OF the
New York Associated Press, to fill che vacancy
caused by the retirement OF Mr.. Burhaus
ALABAMA CLAIMs.-The court Of commissioners
OF Alabama claims has adjourned till Monday,
when arguments on the question as to the right Of
ships husbands to represent all the owners VIII be
resumed.
LAND OFFICE REMovALs.-The Commissioner of
the Land Onice to-day dismissed c. j. Letcher, the
chief clerk OF the land office at Lincoln, Nebraska
Tor acting as an attorney before his own office
Geo. S. Bdwel:, an attorney, was debarred from
office Is the father Of the first named, and the
question of his suspension is now before the Sec
retary OF the Interior.
The NEW POLITICAL PARTY. - Secretary Teller
this morning went over to the Post Office depart
ment and paid a visit 10 the First Assistant Mr.
Hatton. STAR reporter in speaking to Mr. Hat
ton afterwards remarked. jOkingly, that there
must be some political movement on foot. .'You
may say,' replied Mr.. Hatton, sthat we are get
ting up a new political party, and no one will be
allowed to join unless he can say 'cawnV or
.nither' The rule is to be very strict in this par
tcular."
ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER will return TO-
night from Philadelphia.
ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED FRAUDS ON THE TREAS
uRY.-The Department of Justice received tele-
gram to-day from Marshal Douglass. Of the west
ern district OF North Carolina, announcing the ar
rest of Haney ana Fitzpatrick, the deputy marshals
Who are charged with having presented fraudu-
lent accounts to the Treasury.
THE CASE OF CAPT. HoPKINS.-In the court-mar-
tfal case Of Capt. Albert Hopkins, commandant OF
\ no w ard alIo of do
sertion OF his post, Lieut. W. Welch and Surgeon
A. NJ. Owens. who have arrived from Pensacola,
We're witnesses to-day for the defense. Next Mon
day Capt Hopkins will go On the stand as a wit
ness In his own defense.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Rear AdmiraIs j. B. Creighton
aud A. K. Hughes ordered to hold themselves in
readiness for sea service. Lieut. F. H. Crosby to
duty on the coast survey. Master VIM. H. Slack
to hold himself In readiness for sea service.
receiving ship st. Louis. Ensign Clifford J. Boush,
detached from the st. Louis. and placed on wait
ing orders; Assistant Surgeon Oliver nehly
academy. Boatswain JAS Farrall. from the st.
Louis, and ordered to the Vandalia. Boatswain
League Tsand yap anc 70 tSe
Nash from the Vandalia and placed on waiting
orders. Carpenter JAS Burke ordered to the Van
dalta.
JUDGE TREsCoTT. who with General Grant, was
appointed commissioner on the part of the
United States to negotiate commercial treaty
with Mexico, is In the city, and had an interview
yesterday afternoon with the Secretary of State |
NO time has yet been f1Xe1 for the departure of
the commissioners. Judge Trescott expects how
ever, to receive his instructions very soon
THE TALLAPOOSA left League Island navy yard. |
Pa. this morning, for Norfolk, Va.
THE TRAINING SHIPs.-Orders were issued from
the Navy department to-day for the training Ships
Portsmouth and Jamestown, now at Newport r l. |
to proceed to the Boston navy yard the purpose
OF undergoing repairs pre- eparatOry to winter |
cruise in the West Indies. These vessels were un.
der orders to proceed to Norfolk, but the orders
were changed as above.
-Congressman-elect c. E. Boyle, OF
Pennsylvania, is at Willards-Miss Emma |
Thursby will sing here in concert IN December !
Mrs ex-senator Upton, of Nebraska, is visit |
Ing her son, Mr. T. C. Ttpton, who resides in LIE |
Droit Park.-Mr Schuyler Colfax is in New |
Hon. George D. Wise, OF Virginia, is at the Ebbitt
Reed, OF Maine, is at the Hamil- |
ton house.-Mr. Hallet Kilbourn's eldest daugh- |
ter has arrived from Europe.-Mr. John /
Markriter, an old and valued Citizen is confined to
his house with pulmonary affection. 1t is hoped |
that he will recover, and that his useful ana |
DlameleSS Life may be continued for many years.
Death Of a Venerable Citizen Of Ohio. |
Mr.. Rudolph Kaufman, father of Mr.. S. H. |
Kaufman, OF this city, died at Wooster Ohio, |
yesterday, at the age OF 81 years and months. |
He was born in Lancaster County, Penn, but |
when young man moved to Wayne county, |
Ohio. His home has been in Wooster, Ohio for |
the past half century. His cheerful, kindly |
nature and sterling integrity OF character made |
him universally loved and respected. He was |
and mental powers in full vigor until a late
period. Recently, he has been gradually falling
from old age, and on lasts last Sunday Mr. and Mrs s:
message that he was sinking rapidly. He had |