Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-28
TIL NEWS.
NATIONAL APITAL.

1t Is stated at the Bureau of Internal
Revenue that the work of cancelling stamps
imprinted on checks, ETC., Will be completed
soon, and that the check books will be return
ed to the owners before July 1.
For the week ending June 16, 1913. 499
silver dollars were issued from the United
States mints.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Evans is making some radical changes In that
department. He has already removed several
of the most trusted and competent agents Of
the service, and supplied the vancancies by the
appointment OF his personal friends. Three
OF the men appointed by Evans were discharged
by Reconnaissance Raum for neglect Of duty.
The Court of Commissioners of Ala
bama Claims has decided that subjects Of
Great Britain residing at the time within the
United States and sailing on the high seas un-
der the protection of its flag were embraced
within the beneficial provisions OF the two acts
establishing aud re-establishing the Court Of
Commissioners OF Alabama Claims on an equal
footing with all other resident aliens.
The number of pension certificates
issued and signed during the month ending
May 81, was as follows: Original, 4,467; In
crease, 627; reissue, pa; restoration 81 dupli-
cate, Is; arrears 5; accrued pensions, 1866; PEN
sions under act March 8, 1888, Alb; total, o.
791.
A terrible affair occurred at Sydney
town, Pa, few days ago: Johnny Moore
thought he saw at window the face OF his
father, who was killed in mine accident five
years ago. He called his mother and friend
In the house. Both saw the face. The mother
was SO frightened that she jumped out Of the
window, 20 feet, and was killed, the boy went
into hydryphobia spasms and Is now raying
lunatic. A young farmer who attempted To
quiet him was bitten and is now also raving
mad.
Gen. Charles Ewing, brother of Gen.
Tom Ewing, of Ohio, and a relative by mar
rage to Gen. Sherman, died at his home In
Washington from Pneumonia. He was native
Of Ohio, and entered the regular army on the
breaking out Of the war as captain Of the 18th
U. 8. infantry; served throughout on Sherman't
| stall; was breyetted major in 1868, lieutenan,
colonel In 1864, and colonel in 1865 for gallant
| services. He resigned in 1867 and has since
practiced law In that city.
MIR. Il. l.. Tullock, postmaster al
| Washington is dead. Much interest is mani
| Tested as to who will be his successor, though
| 1t is generally conceded that Frank Is. Conger
| son OF Senator Conger, viii be the fortunate
one Conger has been the assistant postmas
| ter for long time, and according to civil ser
vice rule is In the direct line of promotion
Within "A hours after Tulocks death a dozeI
| or more Office seekers were clamoring for thu
| position. Ii is but just to say, however, tina
neither Senator Conger nor his son have takei
any steps In the matter.
But little progress is being made il
the Hill investigation.
Crooks captives seem to be sourc'
of much concern TO officials In Washington an,
| no decision has yet been reached as to thei
disposal Teller still adheres to his first ide
that the children be taken and sent to school
and the women put on the reservations.
| 4 4. 4.
mates have been in Washington to protes
against relinquishing part OF their reservation
in Washington territory.
The commissioner of Indian affair
has authorized the agent at Fort Griffin, Texa:
to send representatives of the Tonkawa Indian
to the Louisville exposition.
A number of promotions wer
made In the clerical force of the land and per
sion offices few days ago. Michigan wa
represented as follows: Edwin l.. Chapma
of Monroe was promoted from 81, 200 to 81 ,4C
per annumand James A. Grant, son of Repr
sentative Grant, of Macomb county, frol
81, 900 TO 81, 200. John n. Mueller of Michiga
was appointed To VI 400 position, an
Duane E. Fox Of Michigan was raised frol
s1,40O to4sl, 600
Alexander Sullivan, president. of til
IrishlNatioYal League hashada long s)nversstic
with President Arthur, In regard TO the lan'
ing of British paupeIs on ou- shores. 9th,
prominent members of the league were preseI
during the interview, which was in accordan,
with instructions OF the Philadelphia CONVEX
ton. The delegation voiced the sentiment
that society when they protested against u
disposing Of British paupers on our shores, Il
pauper condition OF these people being the r
suit of British misrule. Mr.. Sullivan presen
ed strong reasons why the United States go
crDment should not allow them to land, ar
the matter will probably be brought up early
the next congress.
The Washington postmaster has bee
appointed and he is not Mr.. Frank b. Congo
The President has named Gel. David
Parker, who is at present chief postoffice 4
spector. Col. Parker was appointed becau
OF his peculiar fitness for the place. He hi
been in the postofilce service Tor many yea
and knows every detail Of the work. Mr.. Co
ger did not apply for the position, for
friends found on inquiry that 1t was a settle
matter that Col. Parker should have the plac
Condition of the treasury Saturda
: June %: Gold coin and bullion, $196, 600, ~
silver dollars and bullion $1l5, 800, $50; fra
tlonal silver coin, SIS, 4S3,2S1; United Stat
notes, $685. 13 Total 1895, 45,37S. Ce
tiicates outstanding: Gold, SOL, 060, 800; silve
1900, 19l; currency, 81, 900, 900.
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