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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

A most disastrous fire on the 26tl
ultimo on Royal street, New Or
leans, consuming the large furni
ture stores Of McCracken and Brew
ster, of L. Fl. Chustendon, W. G
Thebaults, A. and J. Lolanis exten
sive grocery establishment and For
gets restaurant. The loss is est
mated at 100000 (; fortunately, W
are informed, the losses are to +:
great extent coverd by insurance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Our old friend and townsman Eli
Montague, Jr., after a long trip to
western Texas and Natchitochee
parish has returned in our midst in
good health and his fractured leg in
improved condition.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

A Nebraska poet sends a contri'
button entitled, why do 1 liver
It is because he sends his contribu
ton to this office instead Of bringing
them in person.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Competition most to be dreaded
bv the West at the coming centen-
NAL will be pig lead from China.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Vincent, q second engineer OF a
Morgan line steamer stands charged
with murder on the high seas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The patriot insurgents are loud
in their praises of their chieftain
Aguero and have passed resolutions
confirming their high regard for
his heroic conduct in refusing te
treat with Spain upon the PROPOSE
tons and inducements held out te
him, if be would give up his depre
dations in the island.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

A man has named his pot mule
George William Curtis because it's
such a kicker"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

There is some talk from what
we could gather from street CONVEX.
sation Of buying g steam fire engine
for the use of the town and neigh.
hood and of organizing a fire com
pany.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Church music is sold by the choir.
Drum music and much Of the piano
kind comes by the pound.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Great fires in nearly 100 adjacent
townships in Canada. The loss of
property is very great.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

A paper has this advertisement:
Two sisters want Washing" Thou
sands of brothers are in the same pre-
dicament.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Ten tons Of ice are used nightly
to cool the auditorium Of the Madi-
son Square Theatre, New York.
This mechanical process reduces the
temperature twelve degrees.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

It is the feeblest moustache, as
well as the sickliest child, that gets
the most fondling.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The Fitz John Porter Bill was
vetoed by the president in accord
ance with all the views and grounds
taken BY Attorney General Brew
ster. The greater portion Of The
political quid-nunes. say Chester va;
Loganed into this course.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

A man in Nebraska is around try
ing to sell his body to the doctors be-
fore taking "a leap in the dark
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The less of Col. John A. Steven
con seems to be q source Of general
regret throughout the State.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Cents will make dollars, but dol
lars will never make sense.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The germans have discovered a
prohibition letter written by Blaine,
and intend to use it in the campaign.
who vas againsht lager, vas against
me.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Sunday law has finally been made
no law at all.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Every noble acquisition is attend.
ed with it's risks ; he who fears to
encounter the one, must not ex.
poet to obtain the other. Metasta'
Bi6.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

4 hind man never falls in love
at first sight.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The prize fight bill hes been de
feated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Week
w Cam. Ssmes Wards.
9 Isaac Taylor, !
3 Fiorian Feray
1 Thomas DYSON
s Abraham Boules !
= Robert s%tansbnry
7 Gervais Daplan.is
s Ben Sims. {
9 Joseph johnson
10 Leopold Demary !
II Pembertou Ruain, g
IL sosthene Luquette !
l3 VIM. Morgan ]
IA. John Clark
Is Neville David. c /
l6 Thos Ivy Hofpaar {
II Victor Richard, c {
l8 Iarkin + Hofpauir /
10 Geo w Caldwell !
90 Stephen NJ. Henry )
81 W W Kuehling .
% Henry Deyot /
% Hypolite Bordelon !
"a Fisher petry, 9 6
Is U!ysse Gagnaux D
% Despaiierc Breaux 1
81 SEVERN Leblanc !.
Is Emile Broussard 1
90 Rnbt ? Moss 8
80 Eraate Moutor
81 Paul F Richard s
SO Norbert BoLrque )
|33 HerInogeHe Joseph, c 4
"a Nicholas Broussard
|35 J BE Callahan Q
|a6 Alfred Nelson, c I
|37 EIni Broussard, c s
Numa Frederick 5
|39 Jesse L T'rahan
DO Olivier Blanchet, jr
al Vim Ckoate
40 Eloi Guidry \
|43 j J Butcfie i
A Gulilaumc Mon,et
las Charles Burt
las John Miller
|4T Thoa Fleming .
I48 Il Z MeI'ebeck 3
I49 Iheophile Delanne
$50 J Embry Tolsan !
Petit Jury for the 2ud Week
81 Jreob Coastal 8
}52 Preston Spell )
|53 Edward Hansbury, c 4
81 Maurice Viilien
I55 D NJ Lyons )
l56 WIN Briaht, c
Isl Alponse Leblanc
I58 Q Il O'Bryan
459 Gnstave Duplantis
80 Martin saryer. j. .
I6l Francois Coneaux,
62 Henry Hunley, .
Is Martin Saryer. ID. 81
"a George stcen
65 James Robertson
66 Edgar Lee
Isl Ssanisias BIanchet
lis Enlhcmon Leblanc
leo Clarence Maxwell
10 Zenon Landry
III VIM G Ramsey !
liz Arthur Ba:and
I73 Rene Segnra
III Isaac Choate
lis Paul L Montague
l76 Alex Trahan
III Thos Walker, c
lis Eloi Harrington
ITO Joseph Rel'auger
!9O Neville Faux
Abbeville, June 3Oth 1854,
LAsTIE BRoUssAHD,
Clerk Of Court
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12
4, Using RATES:

Esyer,Es-e is will be inserted at one dollar and
a.t-c.y.ts d ARE zone inch OF space or lessL ior the
80. .a-3 ,t,ve.g,.1., rs cents for each subsequent in
~r6rt.oa, ter any Tins 0s3es ena month. FOR longer
Egz:o3e ~ f1lowg
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Thermometer at 90 degrees in the
cool shade.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

The weather it hot, hotter, hottest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12
Cleveland is waning.

Watermelons are coming in.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12
JURY LIST.

list for September term ,s.,
Grand and Petit Jury for III. ii.
Week
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12
Succession Sale.
A OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERMILIoN.
25th Judicial District Court,
NJ. go.

Succession Of Adyeline Faulk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

dicament
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-07-12

Item.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
Penn Hall Shaviugs.
Hurrah for CIeve land & Hendricks !!

Hurrah for Cleve land Il HendTicks
Mr.. p. II. Meyer is teaching a class
of 60 pupils in vocal music at this
place.
J. w. Blrtges x Pro. expect TO go
into the lumber business. Success to
you, boys.
Our Nimrods brought home fine
deer last week. The poor thing re-
ceived a charge of Is buck shot,
Our school under tho tutorShip of
Mr. Jones is in n furnishing condition
They contemplate holding an enter
tainment ere long.
The squealng of the porkers reminds
us that the big davs are at hand. Then
look out for the Lerer WurScht.
Some of the boys had sad expert
ence at the jubilee the other night.
Please take the hint.
Mai. Fisher brought home two fine
oxen from th3 Pittsburg stock yards
aud expects to keep them for the spring
trade.
We are very sorry to loose our go cd
friend and neighbor d. Weaver, who
will leave US for Brush valley. He trad d,
ed his property on the property known
as Wolfe's Store.
We presume our Democratic friends
from Gregg township who vowed they
would not shave under Republican ad-
miniStration must apply the raZrr now
and show US that they meant business.
We rather think LIte Mus5er was
the looSer in the horse trade we men
toned some time ago. Say Lutte, he
made wreck for you too. Be more
Ca reful the next time.
Our friend NJ. H. Guise, who il at
present engaged at Centre Hall, build
ing grain warehouse, was robbed of
his tool chest containing lot of car
penters' tools, of his good overcoat.
pair of new gloves, &c. Likely some
of the Salt River men took them along
to build their cabins up there.
The American Flag which proudly
fIated in the air bearing the words
"Cleveland and Hendricks Curtin and
Victory" was stolen from the rope
stretched Letween Fishers store and
the house opposite. Whether the
shameful trick was Performed by d
Republican or Democrat, time will
tell, but hardly think the latter guilty
of 1t. But we have another one waving
there, which was presented by Maj.
Fisher. Now try your hand on this
one, if you dare. We are ready for
you. JACK PLANE.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
4 ANOTHER AGED CITIZEN GONE. :

ANOTHER AGED CITIZEN CONE
Father William Rearick, an old and re-
spected citizen Of Millheim, departed
this life at the residence Of his son, Pc
ter Rearick, on Thursday, November
Goth, 1884, at the age of 50 years, 10
months aud 8 days.
Deceased was born in Union county,
January 5th, 1799, and migrated to
Centre county in lS22. He settled in
Penns Valley and followed agricultural
pursuits until age began to tell on him
when he retired and made his home
with his son. During the years of his
retirement he was n regular attendant
upon the means of grnce and gave
much attention TO reading the new
testament. l. is stated that he read
it through regularly nine times. He
devoted much of his time to medita-
tion and prayer. He was consistent
member of the Ev. Luth. church and
died in great peace, trusting in the mer-
its of Christ.
His funeral took place on Sunday
forenoon, when his remains were bur-
led in the Lutheran. cemetery in Aa-
ronsburg, Rev. b. Hengst officiating.
Too MUCH CREDIT IN BUSINESS. -
There are people who never think of
p aging cash, unless forced by strict
r ules. Farmers, more than any other
class, sell their crops in the market for
ready cash But, suppose the farmer
would change his system, and would
sell his wheat by the single bushel, or
bag, on credit to every consumer until
his entire crop was scattered around in
the country, and credited outtOa thOns.
and customers, and he depending on
his cash when people see fit to pay him
Think of the trouble Of sending out bill
after bill. ask ing a thousand customers
to pay the S1.00 to S5 90, repeating it
again and again. and hearing of no re-
turns. but their i'll will, and be called
hard names sbr being so mean. as to
ask pay for 80 small an amount. Fl
nally after a succession OF years of
sucn business they might have to loose
many accounts amounting to large
sums to keep peace and friends. To
make all business prosperous you ought
to sell for cash and when you get cash,
buy only for cash and pay what you
owe. 1t you owe the printer on job
work pay him. If you take newspapers
go and pay for them. Don't expect the
publisher employing number Of men,
who must eat and be clothed, and their
families supported, To put these men off
for their pay. These small sums soon
amount to hundreds of dollars, and be-
come burden Ia carry, if not paid.
The cash system in business is a pleas
ure. The credit system is burdensOme,
and when overdone, must prove a loss
and burden.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
Coburn Brief g.

Mr.. Whiteman, of this place, passed
through dangerous experience last
Wednesday evening. After the regu-
lar evening train had passed through
the tunnel, Whitman pr oceeded to go
through with two mules. But before
he got tn rough, an extra train running
backwards from Coburn, came along
and entering the tunnel struck one Of
the mules and instantly killed it. For
tunately the one Whiteman was riding
pressed to the side of the tunnel, there
by saving it's own and the riders life.
Andy Vonada is preparing to run his
planning mill with full force, He has
large piles of lumber stacked up around
the mill.
H. II. Trumpfheller, one Of our mer-
chants, moved to Millheim last Fri
day.
We still hear of new church to be
erected here soou. Il.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
Madisonburg News.

Simon Hazel is slowly getting bet
ter.
Daniel Hoy bought horse and
new huckster wagon.
George Shafer killed the boss porker
last Thursday. II dressed oyer four
hundred pounds.
Oscar Nestleroad returned home on
last Friday from the West. Can't say
from what part of the West, because he
was at so many different places. He
had been from hom3 for nearly three
years.
Philip Cares spent few days hunt :
ing last week in the Seven Mountains
above Potter's Mills.
Fred. Shlpgle moved to and now re-
sides with Jacob RDyer, back of
town. STILL.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
1.-THE BOOK WORM"

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tanning for the year over 800 pages and
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terest vast number of book-buyers
will be the regular monthly news of
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prise that has wrought wonders in the
book world. specimen copy of The
Book Worm will be sent free to any
address. John B. Alden, Publisher,
e@ Fesrj stteeN New York.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
THANKSGIVING Supper,

! The LddlPS' Hlte S0CIetV OF We
Lutheran Chm'ch of Ml'hcim 'clH
gire a ThdnkSgiciHg Supper an the
To,vn Hall on Thursday ereniag,
Nor. eth, The bill Of fare aciR be
TURKEYS, CHICKENS,
OYSTERS,StelC and 1iTed
TE.A and COFFEE, ICE
| CREAM and CAKES.
Meals-9O cents. Oyster Ste,cs--
go cents. children half price.
Suppcr 'ciU commence at 6 O'Clock,
p. M.
4 table fHed wiM FANCY AR-
TICLES, to be offered for sale, aciH
be one Of the attractive features of
the eUening.
The proceeds ,ciH be used for the
purchase of Matting for the Sunday
School.
4 cordial Invitation is extended to
to a generous public.
A SIGN in Cleveland reads "Ice
Kream Salune," which is probably the
worst cold spell Of the season but for
the worst spell of cold DIR. Kessler's
Celebrated English Cough Medicine is
the best cure you will be able to find.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY d. CO.,
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by J. Eisenhuth, Millheim, Pa.
We notice in last weeks Centre
Democrat that Hon. s. 7. Shugert dis
posed of his interest in that paper and
retired from the editorial calling. Mr..
Shugert is an old, experienced and
highly respected journalist and the
craft regrets his departure from its
ranks. Mr.. F. z. Bible, the Recorder
elect of this county, takes charge of
the editorial duties with his brother,
G. P. Bible as business manager. Sue
cess to the Lew team.
The skating rink on Penn street is
now in full running order. A number
of ladies and gentlemen from town
and neiphSorhood are taking an active
part in the pleasant and healthy amuse-
ment, while many people daily visit
the rink to witness the fun. We must
add, to the credit of the proprietor and
manager, that the rink IS conducted n
a very decent and orderly way. which
naturally makes it so much more pleas
ant for the attendants.
WEDDING BELLs.-.On Thursday
evening the wedding of Mr.. II. J. Kur-
zenknabe and Miss Lizzie Harter, took
place at the home of the BRIDES par
ents. The occ aston was strictly pri-
vate. only the nearest relations partic-
ipating in the ceremonies. As our re-
porter was not admitted we are unable
to give fuller accounts. 1t Is SAID how
ever that the presents given to the
couple we're costly and Of excellent
taste. The writer offers his neartiest
congratulations. May the happy coup
le have a calm and unruffled sea . n
their journey through life.
In the absence Of Rev. Aurand of
Rebersburg, who had intended to fill
the Lutheran pulpit last Sunday even
ing, but owing TO the inclemency OF
Of the weather found it impossible to
come, ReY. Benz. Hengst Of this place,
favored the Lutheran congregation
with very fine sermon on the message
of the prophet Isaiah, III 10, ''Say ye
to the righteous, that it shall be well
with him for they shall eat the fruit
of their d0ings." The reverend gentle.
man was taken somewhat unawares,
but his vast knowledge and experience
enable him to always do full justice to
his text.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
DIED.

On the 22nd inst. at AarOnsburg Mrs Eliza
beth Ningle Corn IN, in the 18th year of her age.
Inttrment in the MillheimEemetery, last Tues
day. a
On the 9th inst, at Mlllheim Mr.. VIM Rear.
iGL 8ed IS Years, 8 mdEtns a1d IS days.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
VII A R KIED .

On the 20th inst E, at the residence OF the
brides parents, by Rev, Benz. Hengst. Prof.
Harry j. Kurzenknabe, Harrisburg, Pa to Miss
Lizzie Bell, only daulhter OF Jonathan and Su-
san Harter, Of Mlllh 1ln, Ia.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
HELP WANTED.-Females.

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w an intelligent, energetic lady of gOOdad-
dress and some business ability, to Introduce TO
the trade and consumers. MADAM DEANS CELE-
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most eminent Physicians OF the United States
and Europe. Liberal pay. Agents are ma King
$I5 to $65 weekly. Address,
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4O-4t 800 Broadway, New York,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-11-27
A MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY BOOK
For The season OF lSSi-5.

LADY AGENTS WANTED
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ant and profitable employment. Address for
full peScripiive circulars.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-27
Bishop Pinkney's Successor.


In relation to the coming convention OF Episcopal
clergymen OF this diocese, which meets on the last
Tuesday In october, to consider the election OF a
bishop to occupy the chair OF the late Bishop Pink
ney, the Baltimore american OF to-day says con-
cernlng the various candidates. that the "Rev
George Leeds, d. d., has won a large number OF
adherents, but by many he is considered too old and
too feeble, serious disease having attacked him
during the last two years. Rev. Campbell Fair d.
d., Is largely supported as the associate in work
and principle OF the late Bishop Pinkney. Rev. Dr.
Hodges has reputation for work and organization,
but opposition to him is based upon his advanced
churchmanSlip. Rev. DR.. j. III. EccleSton is favored
on account OF being man in the prime OF life and
a Marylander The opponents OF this gentleman
allege that he is too closely identified with the low
church school. Rev. j. II. Elliott. OF Washington,
ID. u, belongs TO Staunch church family, and his
own position in the diocese is commanding, but
some charge him with being narrow and low
church. His cousin, Bishop Elliott, commands the
respect and support or not few, but the serious
objection 10 his name is that he is already bishop
In charge OF an appointed work for the Whole
church,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-27
Political NOfeS.

Gen. Butler spoke last night at fremont temple
and Faneuil hall. Boston, TO large audiences.
Mr.. w. q. Webster, the first man appointed TO
the Treasury department from Illinois under the
civil service rules, who is making speeches for
Blaine, says that as he is now on his vacation, he
has right to use his time as he peases, George
William Curtis TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
The denomination or eX-(ioy. Curtin for Congress
in the twentieth Pennsylvania district is being
hoty contested. The confereeS yesterday took
seven ballots without any result
W. A. Duncan democrat, was renomlnated for
Congress In the nineteenth Pennsylvania district
yesterday.
1t is stated that Hon. J. Randolph Tucker has
returned check for 81 600 sent by political ad-
for Congress In the tenth Virginia district
The Maryland pr0hibtionists yesterday nomi-
mated MI. Vim. Silverwood as their congressional
candidate in the third district, and Col John b.
doom In the fourth diStr1ctA D.
call for mass meeting OF the Butler party in
last night was SO poorly attended that no
meeting was held
convention OF the National Ir1sh-American
League Will be held iE Cincinnati on the 30th inst.
At a convention OF the peoples party In Mnne-
apOlis, M1n, yesterday, an inependant local ticket
was nominated, and II was decidedSto adopt the
electoral ticket made up by the greehback conven-
tion at Rochester. congressional candidate Will
be nominated.
Col John Hutton, democrat, was nominated
for Congress yesterday In the seventh Missouri
district, on the 3l9th ballot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-27
Mr. Blaine IN Ohio.
INCIDENTS OF HIS JOURNEY YKsFERDAY-HIS Wis
TO MRS. GARFIELD.

INCIDENTS OF HIS JOURNEY YRsTFRDAY-HB VISIT
TO MRS. GARFIELD.
Mr.. Blaine and party left Buffalo at 1e:4s p. m
yesterday In special train by the Lake Shore line
as stated in THR STAR last evening A stop was
made at Dunbirk and one at Westfeld, the last
station In New York. At the latter place Mr.
Blaine returned thanks for all the kindness he had
received In New York. At Erie, Pa, Mr. Blaine
was introduced He said that though thirty years
had passed since he was a citizen OF Pennsylvania
he cherished deep affection for the state and its
people He felt that he was among kinsmen. After
crossing the Ohio line stop was made at C0nneaut,
where warm welcome was extended. AT Ashta-
bula large crowd gathered. Mr.. Blaine was intro
duced by Judge sherman, who referred to Garfield
and the relations Blaine held to him. Mr. Blaine,
In the course OF brief speech, hoped that the
people Of the Western Reserve were aware OF the
political responsibility that rests upon them this
year At Geneva and Painesyiife stops were made,
and AM the train reached Cleveland about 8 O'Clock.
The vicinity OF the depot was packed with people,
who welcomed Mr.. blaine with cheers. He was
escorted to hotel. where he reviewed procession
fron the balcony. About 10 o'clock MI Blaine
made his appearance upon public stand erected
In Monumental park, where an enormous crowd
had gathered. After reviewing the torchlight pro-
ees5lon MT biaine ana son went to the residence OF
MIA Garfield where they VIII reslain until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-27
Important Navy Department Changes.


An important change in administering the af-
fairs OF the Navy department will be iraugurated
On the first Of October The office Of detail will be
made separate bureau For a number of years
1t has been combined with the bureau Of naviga-
ton, and the Chief OF that bureau, Commodore
Walker, has had direct supervision Of all matters
connected with the detail OF naval officers The
exact character of the new bureau has not been
decided uDon; but In all probability three line
oilicerS VIII be selected to confer with and advise
the Secretary upon the detail OF officers instead of
one, as has heretofore been the case The change
Is not caused IL Is sad by any dissatisfaction with
the manner In Which Commodore Walker has per-
formed the double duties OF his Office but wholly
by desire to improve the administration Of the
department by a fairer division OF the duties.