Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-18
Washington News and Gossin

Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $344, AL; customs 1859, ,732
THE PRESIDENT today approved the joint resolu-
ton In relation to the ceremonies to be authorized
upon the completion OF the Washington monu-
meDt.
AMONG The CALLERS at the White House to-day
were Senators Harrison, Sabine and Plumb Repre-
sentatives Stevens, Howey, Perkins, Wait and Kel-
Utah commission.
WRECKED ON HATTERAs SHOALS. The signal
corps station at Hatteras Inlet N. c., reports the
three-masted schooner C. L. Clarke, Capt. Gran
mer, Is ashore on Hatteras shoals and is reported
to De total wreck All saved
SERGEANT HoLTNoRIH ORDERED BAcK-It is
learned that when it was made known what steps
had 1 been taken to capture Howgate that Sergeant
HOltnorth, who had been sent on that errand, was
ordered to return to Washington.
MR. LYMAN TO REsIGN.-"I am going to resign
shortly" remarked Second Assistant Postmaster
General Lyman to STAR reporter this morning, in
speaking about a rumor to that effect 81 don't
know exactly when. but as soon as have CON-
pleted my arrangements. am thinking about
taking position in the Bell telephone COMPANY,
but there Is nothing definite yet"
GOVERNMENT SUIT TO BE WITHDRAwN-The suit
pending against John T. Mitchell, as treasurer OF
the Columbia Lying-In asylum, Is In process OF
settlement. Some years ago Mr.. Mitchell pur-
chased tract OF land adjoining the hospital
grounds for $4,000, but the Attorney General re-
fused TO approve the purchase on the ground that
there were tax liens on the property, which made
the title detective Suit was accordingly instituted
AGAINST Mr. Mitchell to recover the amount OF the
purchase money. The property has recently been
relieved from the tax liens, and the Attorney Gen.
era now decides that the title is good and sufficient
Inc matter has been referred TO the first controller
so That the accounts may be adjusted. The solic-
Hor OF the Treasury has also been instructed TO
have the suit against Mr. Mitchell withdrawn.
Two GEORGIA MooNsHlNERs have been killed by
revenue raidng party.
To BE SHIPPED BACK-The Secretary OF the
Treasury has notified the collectors at the prnci-
pal ports to prevent the landing OF Swiss convict
named Joseph Binzagar, reported to be On his way
TO this country, and to send him back.
ARMY ORDERs.-Loave Of First Lieut.. Palmer
Tilton, Goth Infantry, extended two months
on account OF sickness. The leave OF Sec
ond Lieut.. William H. Wheeler, extended
two months on surgeons certificate OF disa biiity
Leave FOR one month is granted Capt William
Badger, 9th infantry. The leave of Lieut. Col.
Edwin F. Townsend, llth infantry. is extended ten
days Leave for six months on surgeons certificate
OF disability, With permission to leave the Depart
ment OF Dakota, Is granted Capt Louis H. Sanger,
Gen. HAzEN PREPARING CHARGES AGAINST AS
sIsTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL CHAUNcEY MCKERvER.
Gen. HaZen having gotten off his hands the charges
against Lieut. Darlington, is now preparing charges
ana specifications against Assistant Adjutant Cen
eral Chauncey Mckeever. The charges Will be
based on an interview in THE STAR with promi-
nent army Onicer early In September, in which
Gen. HaZens course in connection with arctic eX-
petitions was adversely criticised. Gen. HaZen.
under the impression that the derogatory remarks
e!nanated from Gen. Mckeever is preparing charges
sainst him II Is not yet known OF what nature
they are, but they will probably come under the
head OF conduct unbecoming an officer and gentle
man.
THE DINNER TO SENATOR GoRMAN-The dinner
which will be given to Senator German by the
Columbia democratic club, OF this city, this even
ing at Wizards, will be very elaborate affair." The
president OF the club. Mr. A. A. Wilson, will pre-
side and Mr; Fl. Wise Garnett will act as toast
master. The following are the invited guests:
Speaker Carlisle, ex-Speaker Randall Senators
voorhees,, Butler, Pugh and Morgan, Representa-
tives Post Stockslager Mntchler, Stevens, Curtin,
Barbour, Collins and Lamb, Gov McLane, of Mary
land; Mayor Latrobe, OF Baltimore; J. 10 D0nohue,
Theooore Myef and j. J. Faye. representing the
merchants OF New YORK, ,apd Hon. Barnes Compton.
OF Maryland Covers Will be laid for los.
ENCKE's CoMEr-Prof. Young, OF Princeton COL
lese, found Enckes comet Tuesday night very near
the predicted place. 1t is extremely faint, and
observatory to-day 1t was found that none OF the
astronomers there had yet seen the comet, but no
particular enOrt had been made to find it, and it Is
probable that none Will be made. 1t makes its an
pearance every three and quarter years Its orbit
at every return is claimed to be decreased little
by resistance medium, which is able to affect its
course. 1t Is for the purpose OF determining the
truth OF this claim and making calculations accord
1ngiy that the appearance OF the comet Is watched
by scientists. The interest attached to 1t is of q
purely scientific nature as 1t is never visible to the