Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-07
Washington News and Gossip.

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Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-pAr.-Internal reve-
nue., 81, ,44s, go: customs, s6ai i,l7L2s
GEORGE W. EVERETT, of Miliersoury, Ohio, has
been disbarred from practice before the Interior
department.
REsIGNED-Henry Calver, OF Massachusetts,,
first assistant examiner in the Patent Office, in
charge OF the division Of sewing machines re-
signed to-day, to engage in business.
THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE FRERDMAN's Hos
PrTAL ACCoUNTs-Dr. Purvis, the superintendent
OF the Freedmans Hospital, called upon First Con-
troller Lawrence at the Treasury department this
or Of aa ao
exceeded by the disbursiDg onlcer of the hospital
He argued that the labor roll was not included
in that appropriation, but that the labOrers
were paid out tof the appropriation for misceIane-
Gus expenses. Judge Lawrence holds that the ap-
to the payment of ali the officers and employees of
the institution, and that that appropriation was
exceeded although the expenses OF the institution
were within the limit Of the aggregate apprOpria-
ton. The controller is having a statement pre-
pared. showing what alleged irregularities existed
that there any Intention OF fraud but that the
matter was nevertheless illegal
SALARIES OF FouRrH-cLAss PosTMAsrERs-Con-
trol!er Lawrence has decided that the clause of
the btl passed to readjust the salaries of post
masters at the last session OF Congress, relating
to postmasters OF the fourth-class, went into
effect on March 5. Under this decision the sixth
auditor will be obliged to open some 900 accounts
which have been settled under the old law since
the pay OF each postmaster after that day accord
Ing to the amount OF stamps cancelled. This In
T 9s m the
OF this decision has been greatly exaggerated,
and 1t will not effect the classes as has been pub
receipts Of four Rhe feW
pOstmasters that are advanced under this read
1ustment can be set back under the readjustment
IN July.
GOLD, SILVER AND NOTEs.-The statement OF the
Q. s. Treasurer shows gold, silver and U. S. notes
In the Treasury to-day, as follows: Gold coin and
bullion, s1S9, ,405. .3sS; silver dollars and bullion,
sl10O53 069: fractional silver COIN SIS $780, 49, u S.
notes ~; total, 1874 lss.al9. Certificates
currency, $1O,3 600
DECISION AGAINST THE DISTRICT SusTA1NED-In
the US. Supreme Court to-day the decision OF the
District Supreme Court in the case of Charles II.
Arms, administrator of the estate of F. w. Du-
Bose, deceased was afrirmed. On the evening OF
February 21st, 1877. DuBose. walking along the
sidewalk On the east side OF 18th street towards
street northwest. met three ladies' He turned to
the left In order to make room for them. At this
with the open space between it and the buildings
In turning to the LETT and towards the street he
lsil on from small parapet running west from
the wall OF the building, 18 or 20 feet and received
severe INJURIES from which, 1T is claimed he subse-
quently died. He was picked up from the street
ages, claiming that he had been broken in body
and impaired In mind by the fall. In behalf or
the District 1t was claimed that DuBose was in
lault IN going to the lett to pass the ladies' He
was awarded $4,000 damages, and the case was
appealed by the District The U. 8. Supreme
Court has affirmed the decision, holding SUBJ
stantially that. though DuBose was not sound
mentally, he was competent witness in his case
A GENERAL CoURT-MARrIAL is ordered TO con-
vene June 1st at Fort Bliss, Texas, to try First
Lieut.. Samuel N. Holiness 18th infantry. The court
is composed OF Coils. Luther p Bradley, 18th infan-
try, and Henry NJ. Black. 23d infantry; Lieut. Col
Henry NJ. LaZelle, 23d infantry; Major JAS j. Van
Horn. 18th infantry, and Capts Ferdinand r. De
Courcy, Arthur Macarthur, and VIM. NJ Water
bury, 18th infantry. The order for the trial was
Issued May 1st by Maj. Gen. Pope
THE COMING SIGNAL CORPS CHAEGEs.-The four
officers attached to the signal service who Will be
ordered to their regiments from duty in this city
on the 1st OF July are Captain James w. Powell
1r, sixth infantry; Captain William II. Clamp, six.
artillery, and Lieutenant Richard P. Strong,
fourth artillery. The latter officer has been in
Gommahd co. at Fort Whippls now Fort Mysr since
OF the above were mentioned in The STAR several
weeks ago as likely to be relieved.
No NEWS FROM GEN CRook.-The War depart.
ment has received, no further information from
Gen Crook, relative to his movements In Mexico
No news is expected until some decisive action
takes place
SECRETARY CHANDLER arrived yesterday at Con-
cord, N H., where he was called on account of the
dangerous illness OF his mother, as stated In Sat-
urday's STAR.
MOVEMENTS OF U. 8. NAVAL VEssEIs-The O. 8.
steamers KearSarge and Yantic arrived 10 Hamp-
fhpfr Inf
Vandalia, from Norfolk. dropped down yesterday
afternoon.
THE VIRGINIA AND LOUISIANA BOND CASES
DECIDED.-In the United States Supreme Court TO-
day decision was rendered denying motions for
rehearing in the Virginia and Louisiana bond
and the substance OF the decision Was to affirm
the validity OF state laws In relation to the pay
he 9s In ah Of v
tained, and in the Louisiana case, acts OF the
legislature OF that state making changes In regard
were held valid In behalf Of the bond holders
1T was sought to get rehearlng. but the court
denied the motions. and this is a fnality.
PERsoNA1.-Mr. John Jay Knox, controller of the
currency, has gone to New York to attend the an
nual dinner OF the New York Chamber OF Com
merce.-Mr. Burchard, director OF the mint, who
has been on visit to his home in Freeport III, has
returned to this city.-Adjutant General Drum
Is expected to : return from the west by the 18th
lnst-Ch1ef Clerk Tweedale, OF the War de.
partment. returned this morning from short visit
to Philadelphia a--secretary Chandler arrived at
ington. being called there on account OF the dan
gerOuS illness OF his mother:
What the Commissioner OF Patents
Says.
THE STORY OF HIS INTENTION TO RESIGN ONE OF
THE CURRENT LIES OF THE TIME.
"What is this talk about your resgning, Mr..
commissioner" asked STAR reporter this MORN
ing OF Mr.. Marble.
"Oh. 1t Is one OF the current lies of the time.
replied the Commissioner with q SMILE II don't