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COurt.Martial Sentences.


ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT IN THE CASES OF Col.
1LGEs, CAPT HUBBARD AND LIEUT.. SIMPSON, OF THE
ARMY, AND LIEUT.. COMMANDER SMITH, OF THE
NAVY.
The President has taken action in nearly all OF
the army court-martial cases which have for some
time past been awaiting his attention. The sen
has been suspended over that of1cer for so long,
has been approved Col. Ilges was charged with
duplicating his pay accounts. The President, in
approving the verdict of the court, was Influenced
by the necessity OF acting severely to check the
increasing habit Of duplicating pay accounts
among army officers, and also by the fact that this
was not Col IlgeS' first offenSe In this respect.
The President has approved the sentence of dis
missal in the case OF Capt Edward B. Hubbard, of
the Quartermaster's department., who was tried on
He disapproved the sentence OF dismissal in the
case OF First Lieut. James F. Simpson, Sd cavalry,
who was tried on charge Of conduct unbecom1ng
an officer and gentleman in having married q
woman who had been living with him as his mis-
treSS. 1t appears that the court-martial OF Lieut.
Simpson was brought about by the female MEM
vocate General Swain, in his review OF the case,
recommended that the findings of the court be
diSapprOved, holding that the act OF making rep
aratIon to wronged woman was not unbecoming
an on1cer and gentleman, but to the contrary.
The President disapproved the sentence of dis
Frederlck r. I Smith. United States navy Who Was
tried on charges OF duplicating his pay accounts.
The action in this case has been suspended for
several months. When the court sentenced him
to dismissal Lieutenant Commander Smith asked
to be allowed to resign. To this the Secretary
consented. He did not forward his resignation,
however, but asked to be allowed to make State
ment in person to the Secretary. He came here,
but 1t is not known whether he made the state
ment or not: The Secretary gave the matter
conclusion that Mr.. Smith could not be dismissed
upon the evidence submitted to the court
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A Dropping Project Revived.
How THB SMALL FUND ORIGINALLY RAISED WAS RE-
oucEp-rHE MODEL FOR THE PROPOSED WORE, SC

In answer to inquiries as to what disposition
mas been made OF the National Lincoln monument
fund, 1t can be stated that what remains OF that
fund is now and has been for many years In charge
OF United States Treasurer Wyman, and
the papers and accounts connected with
the same are carefully locked up In the
Treasury department. 1t will be remembered
that the project Of erecting national monument
In honor OF the martyred President was started In
1867. and an association formed for advancing the
project, OF which James Harlan was president, j.
NJ Edmunds, late postmaster, secretary, and Gen.
F. E Spinner, treasurer. The idea was to have
the monument with Lincoln as q central figure,
surrounded BY anumber OF prominent unionistS,
placed at the east front OF the Capitol
HISTORY OF THE FUND.
contributions were solicited and about SIG 500
was collected In all. The expenses however
were correspondingly large so that in 1871 (since
when there has been no Increase In receipts or
expenditures the surplus on hand vas only about
s., 800. The fund has been invested and reinvested
since then until it amounts to nearly $500 The
present Investments are in District a65 bonds
Mr. Clark Mills, the sculptor, designed models for
saa To- have peen ve1 apd .rsy asy
beautiful. For this work he was paid
sums SUI rs Of ct m money at different times amounting In
not very well filled treasury. Another heavy
drain was the payment out OF the association
unuS lor Cne c!otnng lOSt Dy guests at the famous
inaugural ball held in the Treasury depart
ment in 1853. The receipts signed by those who
lost their coats and wraps at this ball show that
the expense to the association for lost clothing
alone was 81 ,397.60. Other expenses were the en-
ployment OF general agents to make collections,
and their expenses and the cost of printing and
engraving. Although Gen. Spinner was the Treas
urer ne turned over the care OF the papers and ac
counts to Mr.. A. U. Wyman, who still has them in
his n charge awaiting some action Of the assoca-
ton. In the past year or two there seems to
have been disposition to revive the project.
NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES
has been elected, and Mr.. J. w. Thompson made
treasurer. Mr.. Thompson, In speaking on the SUBJ
1ect, said that he would be willing to take hold
actively Of anything that would add to the beau
ties and attractions OF Washington. He is dis
posed, however, to object to the s., 900 bond i'm
posed upon the treasurer. He thought the plan q
very praiseworthy one, and that it should be car
ried out. Now, that the monument to GARFIELD is
assured, IL is argued, the people ought gladly to
contribute to such beautiful monument to the
memory OF our first martyred President.
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The Episcopal Convention.
BCSfNRss AT ro-pAy's srssIos


PHILADELPHIA. PA, Oct ia-When the Ep,sco.
pal convention assembled this morning there was
the usual devotional service after which Rev. DIR.
state OF the church, TO whom had been referred
the matter OF the offerings for disabled clergymen
men, reported. recommending that the canon De
altered 80 as to provide that every minister in
charge OF congregation shall contribute, annual
than ten per cent OF the communion aims
for the bene1t OF the fund for disabled
SeSsssySaS GSiesymen n ana the widows and orphans Of
the committee on canons A resolution In the re-
port was adopted providing for the appointment
OF toint committee to consider the expediency
OF deyising the best methods OF increasing the
ability and extending the benefits OF the society.
MISSIONARY WORK.
Kew. Dr. HOFFMAN, OF New York, offered a rcso.
luton to amend article a canon 9, title g. 80 as 10
read: No person shall be appointed missionary
VINO IS not at the time minister In regular stand
other church in communion with this church; but
nothing In this section precudes the board OF
managers from employing laymen or women OF
this church to DO missionary work. 1t was re.
ferred to the committee on canons
PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PRAYER BOOK.
Rev. Dr. Wakefield, OF Indiana, offered the fol.
lowing, which was referred to the committee OF
the whole on the prayer book: "Omit from the
our sins Thou hast AFFLICTED u.s.; and In the prayer
In time OF death and famine the words for our
sinS'"
Rev. B. A. Rogers OF Texas offered a resolution.
which was referred to the committee on canonA
as to the expediency OF a canonical provision for
the election OF one or more missionary bishops In
the southern states.
LORD coLRRIpaR
On motion OF Rev. DR.. McVickar, or Pennsyk
vania, 1t was resolved TO appoint committee ia
extend to Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, OF Eng,
land, an Invitation to be present at the meetings
OF the house.
nmotion OF Rev. Dr. Porter, OF South Carolina,
the report OF the Sewanee conference was referred
to committee or five clergymen and five laymen.
On motion OF Judge Shelley, OF Virginia, com.
q nf nirfn1 tn
Coleridge the invitation from the house. The com.
mittee consisted OF Rev. Dr. McVickar, OF Pennsyl.
vania. Judge Shef1iey, OF Virginia, and Hon. Ham.
ilton Fish, of New York.
Rev. DR.. Garrison, from the committee on
amendments to the constitution, to which had
been referred the proposed amendment on gradu.
ated representation, reported that In their opinion
so radical change was not expedient. The re-
port was placed on the calendar.
Rev. DR.. Goodwin, OF Pennsylvania, offered the
Following, which was referred to the committee or
the whole on the prayer book. Add a rubric at
the end OF the communion ofrice as follows: "The.
holy communion shall not be celebrated In any
congregation unless some are present, ready and
expect TO partake with the priest"
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Mayor Edison Removes COmmisSiOneH
ShearmlAn.
An Alleged junk Ring.
CHARGES FILED WITH THE SECRETARY
NAVY.

CHARGES FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF THA
NAVY.
Junk dealer on llth street has filed charges
with the Secretary OF the Navy to the effect that
ring has been formed for purchasing the old mate
rial at several OF the navy yards at Insignificant
prices and dividing the difference between what
was paid for the material and what 1t was worth
to the members, among themselves The charges
are specific as to the Norfolk navy yard, and it is
charged that in the recent sale there the auc-
tioneer was paid for his assistance and that as
The Secretary OF the Navy has ordered the delivery
OF the junk sold at Norfolk TO be stopped pending
an investigation into the matter.
The man who made the charges appeared before
Secretary Chandler this morning to substantiate
them.
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The Custis Picture.


FORMAL APPLICATION FOR IT'S TRANSFER TO THE
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.
The following was presented to the Commis-
sioners this morning:
WASHINGTON, october 12, 1883.
TO the Honorable the Commissioners Of the DIS
t,'tct OF Columbia:
GENTLEMEN: There is In your keeping paint
Ing formerly the property OF the original Light
Infantry. This painting was presented to the
abOve-named corps by the 1lluStriouS George
Washington Parke Custis, who was an honorary
for them. have the honor to request that this
relic OF the past may be given to me to be handed
to Company A, Washington Light Infantry. of the
District OF Columbia militia, who will preserve and
guard 1t with Jealous care With great respect,
(SlGnedl PETER F. BACON,
Brig. Gen., comd'g Militia DC
This request OF General Bacon was referred to
Property Clerk Beckett, with request that he make
inquiry as to how the District became custodian
OF the picture and make report: which will be
done, when the Commissioners will make an order
that 1t be turned over to Gen Bacon, who will turn
1t over to Col Moore, OF Company A.
The recollection OF MI. BecketttS that some eight
or nine years ago he received note from some
portrait painter on the avenue Che thinks Mr.. Bar
loW), that this picture on storage at his place
OF business and he desired to get rid OF 1t, and
suggested that, it being historical painting by
notable person living near this city, it be taken
charge OF by the District authorities. He was
directed to send It, the storage was paid by the
District and the relic has been laying in dark
hallway in the Office ever since. This is his i'm
preston, but he Will look up the data as soon as
he finds time.
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The Unemployed Car Drivers.

''THE MEN WHO DID THE MOST SUFFER THE LEAsT.~
One OF the strikers on the w. and G. road stated
to STAR reporter this morning that there were
about % Of the strikers whom the company had
refused to employ again. 'As rule" he said,
''the men who did the least suffer the most The
leaders in the strike have all been employed again,
but the men whom they led cannot get back" One
OF the strikers said to-day that the men who had
gone back had been required to sign paper to
withdraw from the union.
RELIEF OF THE UNEMPLOYED.
Arrangements are being made for a base ball
match between the National and Bashful mines
at the Athletic Park next Friday, for the benefit
OF the strikers on the Washington and George
road.
The sum OF s. 10 has been received at THE STAR
Office for the oeneht of the discharged car drivers
and conductors Of the Washington and George
town line.
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Defences of Washington.

CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY GENERAL WRIGHT.
General Wright, chief Of engineers, is preparing
q recommendation to be submitted to Congress at
its next session. urging that forts Foote and Wash
ington the principal defenses OF Washington city.
be placed in good condition. He Will ask for an ap-
preparation OF $40 to finish the exterior batteries
in order that large and improved guns may be
mounted thereon and the old and worthless
smoOthbOres retired.
In reference to the Notifications in general, he
win say that tour casemate defences, than which
time, were built in the days of smoothbore guns
and when wooden walls were the only protection
OF guns afioat But the masonry scarps OF these
Quately resist the fre of the powerful rifled guns
with which the powers OF Europe have armed their
ships-0f-war. Most OF our fort sites are now oc-
structed many years ago. Their parapets are thin.
their tsaverses are not high Or thick enough , e
are without any traverses at an. and are anti
uuated and tneff1caent.n
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Justice Delayed.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DISTRICT APPEAL CASES
AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CRIMINAL COURT.
The following letter to the District Commission
ers explains itself:
"OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY FOR THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, Oct IL, 1883.
Gentlemen: In answer to verbal suggestion Of
Commissioner West, have to state that have
had no opportunity to try District appeal cases
from the Police Court for about sixteen m onths.
In consequence OF this, many cases have accumu-
lated in the court the trial Of which will be very
much embarrassed by the lapse Of time since the
appeal was taken.
The number now standing on appeal is at least
one hundred and fifty, more than half OF which are
appeals from convictions in liquor cases.
In the present condition OF that court see no
prospect OF speedy trial OF any OF them, and un-
less special criminal term is established for trial
Of these and other criminal cases the business Of
the District will be very much embarrassed. am
Informed by the district attorneys Office that
there are very many United States cases also
awaiting trial, which it will be almost impossible
to dispose of in view Of the many important trials
that will occupy the attention OF the court during
the next two or three months
Very respectfully,
(Signed) FRANCIS MILLER,
Assistant Attorney, D. c.
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BRUrAL ASSAULT ON WIrk--A Vicious looking
c0lored man named James Boston, OF South WASH
ington, was In the dock at Judge Snells court
this morning 10: brutally asaauIting his wife,
Mary E Boston. Her face was badly cut and
bruised, and she was suffering intense pain. Her
injuries were caused BY chair being broken on
the case for one week to await the result Of the
Woman's INJURIES
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Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for TIE EVENING STAR.

TEACHERS ELEcrED-The city school board met
last night, President Stuart In the chair Tho
resignation OF Miss r. L. Mills as teacher was
accepted, and a resolution passed regretting the
departure of Miss NJ ,and bearing testimony TO her
faithfulness as a teacher Miss Burnetta Brockett
was transferred from Washington school TO nll
the place vacated by Miss Mills In Lee school
For teacher In Washington school vice Miss
Nevi,t, Stautenburgh and Tatspaugh, and on vot-
ing Miss M. Angela hewitt was elected. The board
directed that certificate OF faithful and efficient
teaching be sent TO Miss Ida Morris, late principal
OF Hallowell school: declined two propositions
made by Miss Arnold, teacher OF Hallowen schoo
schools at three O'Clock next Monday afternoon IL
order to have an opportunity OF seeing the pro-
ceSsion on that afternoon.
CITY COURT.-The corporation court Judge
Meade, heard M ,, argument yesterd%ay % on the motion
ner and Justus Schneider, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday. At the close OF the argument
the court reserved its Judgment. On the civil si06
or the court, In the case OF Lloyd agt. Holt, the
jury held levy for rent legal and the seized goods
made In the case OF Cowling agt Cowling.
STATION HOUSE CHANGER-The work OF remodel
ing the station house n now In progress Tho
floor has been taken up, ana the alcove where the
hydrant Is placed laid with brick. The cells are
70 be renewed. and the house put In good conoi:
the city committee on public property.
The New York republican primaries to elecs.
delegates TO the county, senatorial, aldermanle
There was no contest IL any Of the districts.
Isaac Langa. convicted Of incen0iarkm, whn0
being taken TO prison In Vermont yesterday.
bumped from window OF an express train rum
ming rapidly. He was captured having received
no injury.
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The Trial OF Carey,s slayer.
FAILURE TO CONNECT o'DoNNELL WITH TuH IsyI

LONDON, Oct. 1S-The Daily Telegraph says the
police have failed TO obtain any evidence showing
connection between O'Donneli, the slayer OF James
Carey, and the Irish Invincibles The defense
which will be set upon the trial (Which begins be-
fore the criminal court next Monday will be that
or self-defense, and positive denial that O'Don.
nell was actuated by any political motives In
shooting Carey 1t is reported that the govern.
ment Will oppose the postponement or the trial.
Hon. Roger A. Pryor, the American counsel OF
ODonnell, Will arrive here to-day, and will hold Q
consultation with Mr. Guy, O'Donnell's solicitor.
made In regard TO his health. which he alleges ID
fast breaking up.
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General Foreign News

THE NEW SPANISH CABINET.
LONDON, Oct ia Madrid dispatch 10 Reuters
Telegram Co. says II is stated in well Informed cir.
cles that the following cabinet has been formed:
Senior Ruiz Gomez minister or foreign affairs:
Senor Gallostra, minister OF finance; Senor Moret
minister OF the Interior; Senor Linares Rvas, mins
lister OF Justice; Senor Sardoal, minister OF com.
merce; Gen. Lopez Domingues, minister OF war;
Senor Beranger minister OF marine; Senor SuareA
Inclan, minister OF the colonies.
THE NEW PRRFECT OF THE SEINE.
LONDON, Oct l3.-The Paris correspondent OF the
Times says the cabinet has resolved to appoint
M. Poubelle, now project OF DEMONSTRATIONS,
prefect Of the Seine.
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kilograms to The Star.
THE NEW SPANISH CABINET
DEFENSE OF CAREY'S SLAYER,
TIE GREAT CHURCH CONGRESS-,
A SCOUT ON GEN. CROOKS CAMPAIGN.
FRAUD ON the LOUISVILLE RACE TRACK
THE NEW SPANISH CABINET
DEFENSE OF CAREY's SLAYER !
TIE GREAT CHURCH CONGRESS.
A SCOUT ON GEN. CROOKS CAMPAIGN.
FRAUD ON the LOUISVILLE RACE TRACK
Ruled Off the Track.

KuIed OH the Track
CHARGES OF FRAUD AT THR LouIsyILLB RACE COURSE
LoUrsyILLE, KY, Oct ia-The judges OF yester.
days races met last night TO investigate the
charges OF fraud in connection with the mile-heae
race on which all bets had been declared of ana
only two horses placed. The result OF their delib-
erauons was that the horse McBowling, his
owner, Nick Becker, the noted Bob Harlan and
Henry Armistead were ruled OF the track. It IS
asserted that the charges OF fraud were directly
sustained. McBowling's running on Tuesdaylast
aroused the suspicious Of Col Clark, president OF
the Louisville Jockey club, and precautions were
TAKEN yesterday to discover any fraud which
might be attempted, with the above result The
meeting OF the Louisville Jockey club ends TODAY
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IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES
Following Upon the Retirement Of
Gen. Sherman.

The Official order relieving Gen. Sherman of
command Of the army on the 1rst OF November,
and Installing Gen. Sheridan In his place. and also
changing the stations of general officers of the
army, will be promulgated at the War department
this afternoon. Major General Schofleld will sue
ceed General Sheridan in command Of the division
OF the Missouri, with headquarters at Chicago
This command was offered to Gen. Hancock but
it was not until this morning that word was re-
ceived from him declining it. Gen. Hancock Will
therefore remain at his present station, Governors
Island, New York, in command OF the division Of
the Atlantic: Gen: Pope. at present in command
OF the department OF the Missouri, with headQuar-
ters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, will succeed
Gen. Schoheld In command OF the division OF the
Pacific at San Francisco.
Gen. Augur, now in command OF the department.
OF Texas, Will be ordered to command the depart
ment OF Missouri, succeeding Gen. Pope, while
Gen. Mackenzie will be ordered to the department.
OF Texas, succeeding Gen. Augur.
No officer will be ordered to the command OF the
department Of the south, made vacant by the
death OF Gen. Hunt, as that department will be
consolidated with Gen. Hancock'S command, with
his consent
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DIVORCED FROM AN ExTRAvAGANT HUSBAND
Margares E King was to-day granted by Judge
James decree OF divorce from James King, to-
gether with the control OF her two children and
permission to resume her maiden name OF Mar.
In 1860 by Father Mcguire, OF st. Aloysus church.
She charges him with drunkenness and neglect
She sets forth that she Inherited from her father
shortly after her marriage $4,000 OF $4,000, OF
which the defendant has sQuandered more than
hall, having wasted In one year more than $. COO
0uently struck her and threatened her life, and
she believes he was prevented from carrying out
his threats only because she excluded all deadly
weapons from the house.
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Gen. Crook Criticised by a Scout.

HE SAYS ONE THOUSAND APACHE BUCKS ARE STILL
ON THE wAR-PATH
SAN FRANCISCO Oct 13.-F. A. ShulZe, miney
and Arizona Indian scout lately returned from
Sonora, Mexico in speaking OF the results OF Gen.
Crooks campaign, says: 1.-THE Indians had never
gone on the San Carlos reservation, but had re-
ma1ned at Casas Banos, twenty miles from the
nearest military post The people OF Sonora dis
approve OF Gen. Crooks Indian tactics, and claim
that 1t was he who put the Apaches in fighting
trim. Gen. Crooks policy is equally unpopular In
Arizona, 1t being acknowledged that the Apaches
were stronger after the war than they were before
It" Mr. ShuZe estimates that about 1000 bucks are
still in the mountains, ready TO go on the war.
path on the slightest provocation.
Mayor Edison Removes COmmisSiOnef
Shearmans
NEW YORK, Oct. l3-Mayor Edison to-day re.
moved from Office Commissioner OF Accounts Vim.
p. Shearman. The ground for the removal was
the fact that Mr.. Shearman had made public his
report on the Carroll frauds before the mayor hao
time to examine u.
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Assistant AttOrney, d. G.
TO the Commissioners, D. c."
aE A1TORSE1 EOH THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

WILLS FnED-The wills of Mary T. Donnelley
and Della F. Donnelley were filed yesterday. They
both, at the time OF their DEATH owned real estate
mother, who is appointed sole executrix. The last
win OF Dennis q. Sullivan was filed yesterday.
He bequeathes all property, including lots IS and
S6, in Georgetown and part OF lot 81, In Holmeads
addition to Georgetown, to his wife, and names
her as eXecutlfx.
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ALFRED B. c. CLEMENT, of New York, has been
appointed by the Secretary of War, copyist in
the Office OF judge advocate general, War depart
ment
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k-S SITS. w.-Rev. RUSH r. SHIPPEN pastor
Sunday school at $50 q. Morning service at II.
Vespers at 7:30 p m. It
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TIE MEXICAN VETERANS Cox xvRNTYoN-The Mex.
ican veterans are making ready for the coming
national convention which will be held here on
December 8, z and next Prominent among those
Mr. W. ". Corcoran. through whom the govern
ment negotiated the Mexican loan OF $3O000,O0Q It
is intended by the citizens OF Washington to give
the veterans Q banquet worthy OF the heroes OF
the Mexican war. The assemblage win be an un-
usual one even for Washington, the list Qf mem-
bers embracing very many prominent 0fLlcers OF
the Old nag. Ts--s =
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THE DISTRICT MILITIA.-General Benet, chief of
ordnance. this morning submitted to Secretary
Lincoln his reply to the communication OF the
District Commissioners relative to the District
militia, with recommendations The Secretary
has not yet considered 1t.