Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-19

brated Pel.etier claim against Hayu begun this
morning in the diplomatic room OF the State de-
partment before Justice Strong, to whom the case
was referred as arbitrator under q protocol be-
tween the United States and Haytt Peleter's
claim. Including interest Tor twenty years, amounts
Col. FRED. GRANTS DISAPPOINTMENT AND HOPE
1t is saidAhat Col. Fred Grant was very much dis
appointed at not receiving the appointment OF cap
tain and assistant QuartermaSter in the army,
which was made few days ago, but hopes to
secure the next vacancy In the Quartermaster's
department, which occurs during President Arthurs
administration, by the retirement Of Major Ecker
son.
A NEW STAR ROUTE RuLE-Postmaster General
Hatton has issued an order that whenever it Is
necessary to increase the speed on any post route
the service shall be re-advertised for the reduced
running time required, provided that the con-
tractor, with the consent OF his suretes shall have
the option OF continuing service upon the expe-
dited running time without additional compenSa-
tOn.
ROOMS FOR Gov. CLEVELAND AT THR ARLINGTON.
The rooms usually assigned to distinguished for
eign guests have been engaged for Gov. Cleveland
and his party at the Arlington from the latter part
Of February to March 4 The suite Of rooms con-
sist Of parlor and three bedrooms on the second
moor. overlooking Vermont avenue, and have been
occupied in turn by Duke Alexis, Prince Of Wales,
Emperor Dom Pedro, OF Brazil; Gen. Grant and
Senator Conkling.
NAVAL ORpRRs.-Paymaster E. N. Whitehouse,
ordered to duty as inspector Of provisions and
clothing at the Washington navy yard, 25th In
stant- Mate L. 3. Gallagher, to duty at the New
Norfolk navy yard; Passed ASST Sur g. h. EAmes de-
tached from the Bear and Passed Asst. Surg. j. s.
Nash, detached from the Alert but ordered to con-
tinue on special duty in New York, under instruc-
ton from the surgeon general until December 31st,
when they will proceed home and await orders.
TIE ALUMINIUM APEX OF THE WASHINGTON MoNu-
MENT-Col. Casey has received information of the
successful casting in Philadelphia OF the aluminium
point OF the capstone OF the Washington monu-
ment 1t Is a small pyramid about seven inches
high, and about five inches wide at the base, the
apex being point sharp enough to prick flesh.
This is said to be the largest casting of aluminium
that has ever been made. The lightning rod,
which runs through the capstone is to be fastened
to the bottom OF this cap, and it will practically be
the end Of the lightning rod II is expected to ar
the central ribs which support the roof of the mon
ument, was set yesterday afternoon. 1t Is cruci-
o dn ID shape t Three ieet hgh ana with arms two
SENATOR GoRMAN's RESIDENCE IN THIS C1rY-
Senator German, of Maryland, has rented,
through Fitch, Fox Brown, fhe flne residence
1909 Massachusetts avenue, for the winter. The
house was formerly owned and occupied by MI. p
c. Fox, who sold IL last year to Mr.. Gunnell, Of
New York. Mr.. Fox and family will occupy a
suite in the Richmond fats for the winter. The
locality is one OF the most fashionable in the city,
and among those occupying houses in this block
are Senators Edmunds and Bayard. Mr. Justice
Miller, Representative Lyman and Prot Spencer
F. Baird.
TIE MONITORS NEED LOOKING AFTER.-The naval
board OF inspection, Commodore De Kraft, presi-
dent, in report to the admiral of the navy calls
special attention to the condition OF the monitors
Mahopac, Canonicus, Leh1gh, Manhattan, Catskill,
and Ajax, now at City Point, Va, and says If the
country depends upon monitors as important ele-
nents in the defense OF its harbors 1t is of vital
Importance that they be kept in condition to meet
any emergency. Before any Of them could be
placed in active service, the report says it would
be necessary TO dock them and overhaul their steer
ing gear and test their boilers -Four Of the six
are not In condition to move with their own steam,
anG It Is not believed that they can be put In con-
dtion for even temporary active service untn they
are supplied with new boilers.
PERsoNAL-Charles s. Seward, Of New York. is
at the Metropolitan-Gen. W. A. Robinson, Of
P1ttsburg, Is at the Ebbitt.-Dr. George B. Lcr-
ing, United States commissioner OF Agriculture;
DR.. J. H. Baxter, chief medical purveyor, United
states army; Mr.. s II. Kauf1mann and Mir. F. B.
MCGUIRE were in New York last night.-W. NJ.
Calender, Of London, is at the Riggs-Eppa
Hunton Jr., and bride, who were married at War
Representative Brainard, OF Erie, Pa, and Con-
gressman-elect James Buchanan, OF New Jersey,
who succeeds J: Hart Brewer, are at Willards.-
Commodore c. Price. OF Troy, N. " and the Misses
Price are at WOrmley'S-SenatOr Mcpherson, OF
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