Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-11

PATENT OFFICE REoRGANIzTION.-An order Of the
commissioner redstr1buting the work Of the patent
Office and creating new divisions has been issued.
1t Is believed that the reorganization will render
clerical force allowed the work OF the assignment
DIVISION has been brought up TO date
THE EUROPEAN WHEAT CRor-The London sta
tistical agent OF the Department OF Agriculture
ports to-day, by cable that the weather OF the first
ten days OF August has been hot and forcing, and
Improvement In wheat prospects Is noted in all
European countries with magnificent harvesting
weather.
A CONSUL CoNdRATULATED-Upon the occasion
OF The departure Of Gen Staple for Shanghai, to
which post he had been promoted as consul general
oy the President, the residents OF Hiogo where he
hS Oeen con- sui Tor the last seven years. gathered
at the consulate and presented him with Two ad-
ultSSeS one from American citizens, and the other
from all nationalties.
STEEL FOR SHIPS AND GuNs.-The special Joint
committee appointed by Congress to inquire into
The extent and condition OF the steel Industry and
to report on the practicablity Of using steel In
M naval building and In the manufacture OF guns,
grounds Saturday. To-day it win 60 to Boston
an1 afterward 1t Will visit Phil ldsphia and PITTS
burg.
The Presidents SuNDAY.-Presdent Arthur
was worshiper yesterday morning at the Episco-
pal service held In the parlor OF the
Ho Hotel kaatersSill, New York, at which
assisted by Rev Dr. wasson, Of New New York. % Tns
PRESIDENT will probably remain In the mountains
the coming week. He now has with him Secre-
tary OF state FreltnghuySen, Chief Justice Waite,
MT. haSson, lately appointed minister to Germany,
who sails 1or Berlin on Wednesday next, and Judge
Strong.
A CAVALRY LIEuTESANr SusPENDRD.-Lieut
James o. Mackey, Sd cavalry, who was tried re-
Gently by court-martial at Fort Leavenworth, has
been sentenced to suspension for eight months, to
oe confined 10 the limits OF Fort Leavenworth dur
Ing that period and to forfeit $50 monthly of his
pay. lie was tried Tor conduct prejudicial 10 good
order and military discipline.
NEW QUARTERS FOR NAVAL BoARps.-The naval
advisory board and the medica! and examining
boards Will shortly move into their new quarters
In the State, War and Navy department building
The board first mentioned has HERETOFORE occupied
room On the first floor OF the Navy depart ment to
tne right Of the main entrance, quite insufficient In
SIZE lor It's needs, and the other two ards have
Dfen compelled to hold their sessions at the navy
yard. Suita BILE quarters were secured for them by
Ing on the corner OF 18th street and New York ave-
hue, where there Is much more room and better
facilities for the important work OF the Office
heretofore II has occuDted several rooms on the
basement floor OF the state department, and three
room, on the third floor OF the Navy department.
The former have been assigned to the medical and
V'sory board. The room vacated by the latter VIII
be given to Paymaster General Smith.
THE CASE Of Carney, an alleged pauper brought
TO this country in the steamship Furnessia, and
now detained by the commissioner OF emigration
at New York, has been presented to the Treasury
department. on an application by the British min
lStef that Carney be released from custody. The
application Is based on the ground that he is not
pauper within the meaning OF the law, and Is ac-
companied by affidavits of friends OF Carney In
Philadelphia to the effect that they are willing aud
able to provide for him until he can secure employ
inent. ne matter has been referred TO the COM
yrnf i'm. Nan, Va
ever acton is taken will be based on their report
NAVAL OKDERs.-Lieu;- Commander Vim. welch,
ordered TO duty in connection with the care Of
ironclads at City Point, Va; Surgeon T. Woolver-
ton, to the training ship Minnesota, the 25th Inst;
ana Surgeon George Il. Cook as member OF board
G1rst September next for the physical examina-
ton or candidates for admission to the naval
academy as naval cadets Surgeon q. j. Babin,
from the training ship Minnesota, the 25tn inst,
and ordered to duty at tlie marine rendezvous at
New YORK; Passed Assistant Surgeon hobt Whit
Ing, from the marine rendezvous, New York. the
s5l Inst, and ordered to duty as member OF board
Ior examination OF candidates for admission to
naval academy as laval cadets
THE CONVENIENT At THE ExPos1rroNs-The
government exhibits for the New Orleans, Louis
Vile and Cincinnati expositions, are being rapidly
completed and the drst shipment to Louisville was
maze today. From the Interior department
MAJOR Powell director OF the geological survey and
bureau OF ethnoogy, Will send three car loads OF
EXHIBITS to Louisville and like amount to Cincin-
natl The educational bureau will send its entire
onif1t to Louisville and nothing to Cincinnati The
Libits TO each exposition. under the charge Of Mr.
Robert f. Earll, who was In charge OF the dsherY
exhibits at LONDON last year.
PERsoNA1--SenatOr Harris, ofTennessee IS at
Wormley's.-The following named Washington-
ianswere among the late arrivals at Asbury Park:
Mr.. and AIrs Frank Roderick, Nr. and Mrs l. Kim
pail, )r, Mrs l. Laphan, Miss Kimbaii, MIS-. r e.
Redway ana children, Miss X. L. Bieecker, &. Cod
win. aud W: Ii. McParn.-Secretary Teller was
g1gse1rsdy yse in Chicago On
Jones, of the New YORK IInsrs. IS under medical
treatment In a. London-A. J. Clarke and Frank P.
at Atlantic City on Friiay.-Mrs. samuel Nor
ment and party have gone from Long Branch to
Bethelehetn, n H.-Mrs. K H. 7. Leopold Is spend
Geo II. Tchenor has gone to Denver, on a vacation
vls; OF severed weeks.-Capt w. s: Muse and
On o Howsra 3! aeeh sPnys
GhieI OF the detective service at Scotland Yard,
LONDON ,so Is at It. the Rlsgs aecompaned by his VIE
Winnepeg Manitoba, on nThursday.-Mr. John w.
hennedy mas gone TO Saratoga, for months stay.
Col G. a. Pierce. the newiy-appointed Gov
ernor or Dakota, was given complimentary
dinner by his late associates On the Chicago Ne,cs
on day evenins-Mr Charles Baum has gone
ana Mrs. Hendricks are now now at nanhaisa1 Mani Beach,
for stay OF several dayA--Miss Ella Peterson,
who has IA Io1 Sen at for time has
has gone TO Berkeley Springs. for couple OF weeks
StV-Francis Tourney and E. A. Newman, Of
Washington, were among the arrivals st the Sum-
NIT House on Mt Washington on Friday
Among the late arrivals at Cape May are the fol-
lowing Washtngtonians Deputy Auditor Crowell,
Geo. W. Adams, Sumner fainter, j. T. Blvens and
Wiie ana Dr. Hugo and family.-Judge and Mrs.
Mott, or this city, were among the late arrivals at
Great Darlington, MasS-Mr A. B. RufI assistant
cashier OF the Central National Bank. left Satur-
bay Ss for Dodge he Is to
formerly OF thus city. After an EXTENDED tour In
the northwestern and northern states they will
return mere 10 take up their permanent residence.
Campaign Notes.
THE BLAINE CAMPAIGN IN OHIO.
Gen. c. H. Grosvener, Of Ohio passed through the
city last evening on his way to Maine to consult
with Blaine. His mission Is understood to be TO
settle some important points with relation TO the
campaign in Ohio.
VOTERS HoME AT HALF-RATES
The heads OF the various departments have been
informed that the trunk lines throughout the coun-
try have made arrangements to take government
clerks home to vote at half-ratea The tickets will
De good Tor thirty days and the clerks families Will
oe allowed 10 accompany them at the same rate
The New Department Building.
IMPROVING THE VENTILATION OF THE SOUTH WING
Defects in the construction of the south wing of
the State. War and Navy department building have
been rect1ned rrOm time to time. The latest DIM
Guilty experienced by its occupants was the foul at
mosphere caused by insufficient ventilation Chief
Engineer Snyder Is now taking steps to remedy the
defect Two large shafts were let in either end OF
the wing hut thew pavor opoooA thn ro,v