Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-18

\ DELEGATION from the republican state COM
mittee OF West Virginia called upon the President
to-day. They declined to state the Object OF their
Wis more definitely than that 1t related to the
political affairs OF their state.
ARIZONA HoSTILES--Gcn. Mcdowell has tele-
graphed to Adjutant General Drum that he had
ordered Major Evans to move down the north side
o. the Black and salt rivers, from Fort Apache, in
persuit or the hOstes and that he is nowlpr0bably
at Cherry creek. He states that Drew, with four
companies, reached McMillanville the 10th inst,
and tnat Gatewood's scouts, with Blackson's cav
airy. are out from San Carlos; Mason and Chanee
ere in Tonic basin scouting. Two companies OF
infantry are ct the sub-agency. Col. Shafter was
his own request, on the 18th, to accept supernten-
dency OF recruiting service. Col. Bracket Is now
in charge.
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT estimates on the
basis OF the importations of the past two years
that the reductions on sugar and steel rails pro-
posed by the bill row before the Senate would
amount to s9,S
AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day
were Senator's Williams, McDill and voorhees, and
Representatives Vance, Dawes, Dezendorf Bur-
rows, Urner, Prescott, HOrr, Thomas, Aldrich,
Gibson, DeMotte, Garrison and Van Horn.
THE NEW REVENUE MARINE STEAMER, which is
being completed at Wilmington, Del, has been
named by the Secretary OF the Treasury the
"Walter Forward" after the former Secretary OF
the Treasury OF that name
REsIGNATIoNs ASKED FoR.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury has called for the resignation Of George
b. N. Tower, supervising steamboat inspector of
nation. The Secretary has also called for the
resignation OF Superintendent Davis, OF the New
Orleans mint, for inefllciency.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Midshpmen Philip R. Alyer
and Jno. B. Bernadou ordered to special duty in
the bureau OF navigation. Assistant Surgeon Jno.
W. Baker to the naval hospital, New York. AS
siStant Surgeon Harry b. Fits to the naval hos
ElGal, Norfolk, Va, 10th inst Cadet Engineers
Thomas w. ktnkard and VIM. ID. Weaver to eXami-
nation for promotion. Ensign Francis Ii. Sher-
man has reported his return home, having been
detached from the Pensacola, Pacific station, on
18th June. and has been granted four months
leave. Passed Assistant Surgeon Ernest Norfeet
detached from the PaSSGic and ordered to the
naval hospital, Mare Island navy yard. Cal
Passed Assistant Surgeon Robert Swan from the
kcarSage and ordered to the receiving ship Pas
Salc- Cadet MidS iipnan II. L. FillebrCwna from
the receiving ship Colorado and resignation ac-
cepted.
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION. The published
statement that President Arthur viii spend his
vacation at the Oriental Hotel, at Coney Island,
has no more foundation in fact than the other
stories about his intending to spend the heated
term at different places. An invitation was ex-
tended TO the President through ex-senator T. c.
Platt, OF n. T.. to visit the Oriental Hotel The
President replied that he did not yet know what his
engagements would be. but IL they would permit
n2 would IKE to visit Coney Island for few days
The President has received innumerable invita-
lions to visit different places, but none of them
have been accepted. Nothing more definite than
tne above reply has been given In answer to any
OF the Invitations. Ex-senator Platt arrived here
this morning and called upon the President, &C
companied b. Mr.. A. l. Sanford, of New York.
PRESIDENT BARRIOs COMING THIS EVENING
The minister from Guatemala resident in this city,
Seno- Mentuiore, expects that the President Of the
republic. General Barr:oS, who arrived in this
tied express this afternoon The President Will be
accompanied by eight high officials OF the repub-
lie, the Secretary OF State and seven servants
Accommodations have been secured for the visit
OrS at the Arlington. President BarrioS will be
installed in the elegant suite OF rooms on the first
floor OF the main building which was occupied by
the Grand Duke Alexis during MS visit here. The
secretary of State and the other officials and their
servants will have quarters in the johnson House
for the party. The distinguished visitor will be
received by President Arthur On Friday. The OBJ
a Sl tne VslI 70 ,b Ss cGan as as
States in the settlement OF the boundary question
with Mexico.
THE CLERKS in the various departments usually
take their leave during the month of August, but
SO far this year there have been but four applica-
tIons for leave placed On file. This is due to the
delay In the passage CT the legislative bill and the
uncertainty as to the changes that may be made
In IL before its final passage On account OF the
coo. weather there is not much complaint on this
score, and every body seem to be satisfied to post
pone their leaves until late in the season.
PERSoNAL-Late adviceS from Atlanta say that
Senator Hill is beyond hope OF recovery, and his
death may be expected at any time.-The family
Of Mr.. c. s. Noyes have gone for the summer to
Alton" the country place recently purchased by
him near Silver Spring, Maryland:-Col. NJ. v.
Sheridan military secretary to the lieutenant gen.
eral Is at the Arlington. on.-Jacob Budd, n 8. Pat
ton, G. Wheeler and Rev. F. WOrrel, OF Washing
ton, were registered at the American Exchange In
Mrs hoe
gone to her home in New Mexico, greatly to the
regret OF many friends here.-slSS Ireland, r. s.
Parks JAS s. Davis, d. l.. Wolfe, James G. Smith,
Sidney Franc, Henry Franc, jr, and VIII. Scudder,
wife and son, o. Washington, were passengers on
the steamer sailing for Boston from Baltimore yes
terday.-Mrs. I. j. MacNamee and children have
gone for the summer to Mount Alto West Va.
where Mr.. MacN. Will also pass the month Of
August-M. RouStan, the new French minister
has leased. through r. o. Hoffman. the residence
OF Admiral GoldsbOro-MisS Eva Mills is at At
lantic City, for a two weeks stay before going to
Saratoga.--Paul Schulze has gone to the Hot
Springs OF Virginia. Senator Chaffee and ex-
Judge Strong, OF the US. Supreme Court were
registered IN New York last night-Mrs. General
o. f. BabcOck has gone to Oakland-The wife
and children OF Representative Hewitt arrived in
New York from Europe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Easily Is spending his vacation at Ocean Beach.
NJ Galody has gone to Capon Springs, for q
stay OF q month.
The Republican Senator'S Caucus.