Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-23

sloner 70 represent the state OF Maryland AT the
New orleans exposition: and Webster Flanagan
10 oe collector OF Internal revenue for the fourth
district OF Texas
The NEW ORLEARs Observation-Disclosures
General Moorhead, OF the New Orleans exposition,
VIII go to New York in few days to establish his
headquarters there. His operations will be chiefly
with relation to the New England and European
eHhloitS AS great an interest in the exposition
has be manifested in Europe as In this country,
ana tne secretary OF State mas received many let
ter> OF inquiry from representatives OF the foreign
governments In consequence OF this new circu-
Lar has been issued for distribution by our ministers
abroad relating more particularly to educational
exhibits
The HOSPITAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS General
Murray has not yet decided to the disposition Of
the $4,000 for the OF seventyhve sick paupers
Before reaching decision he desires to ascertain
the real intention OF Congress IL Providence hos
ptai was Intended 10 receive the entire approprta
tiOn he Will decide, and II no particular instLu-
ton was meant, he will, it is understood, aliot
portion Of the amount 10 the Garfield hospital.
THE NEW CoMET.-Prof. Fisby, of the naval OBJ
servatory, who has observed the comet, discovered
by PROT Barnard, OF Nashville, on the 10th instant,
says he has no DOUBT it is a new comet, but from
Its present movement thinks 1t Will remain visible
but short time, and will not become visible To the
naked eye
WATCHMEN APPOINTED.-William H. Kelsey, VII.
liam K Gill, and Thomas T. Keller have been ap-
pointed watchmen In the State, War and Navy
department building, three additional positions
having been created by the legislative bill
CANDIDATES For RANNAPoLIs.-Already number
OF candidates have arrived enter the naval cadet
examination at the naval academy In September,
which begins On the first Of the month. There will
be be ween 20 and 30 applicants about one-thrd OF
whom Will probably be successful Forty-nlne
young men entered in May, who are now on the
summer practice cruise
LEGIsArED OUT OF A DAYS PAY.-The first in
stance OF the loss OF pay for day caused by the
extension OF the appropriations for the different de-
par lnents On last years basis, for five days, has
occurred In the state, War and Navy department
building. Voitalre Randall and j. B. McCOOey
were assistant elevator conductors, at salary Of
$500, and at that rate were paid up to and inclu-
ever TO be elevator conductors, at 1920 and their
pay such began on tue 9Th OF July under the new
appropriation bill No provision Was made for their
pay Tor the 9TH OF july hence that days salary Is
wanting.
THE TALLApoosA Runs INTO Tow.-secretary
Chambers dispatch boat, the Tallapoosa, ran
against the tow OF canal boats in He'll Gate Satur-
day, in broad daylight The captain OF the tug
kesolute, which had the tow, made his report In
New York yesterday. He Says that about five
through He'll Gate with heavy tow at hawser,
the rear end OF his tow run into by the United
to Newport with Secretary OF the Navy Chandler
and party On board. The accident was caused by
caree the part Of the officers OF the Taa
poOsi. She struck the tron-bound tender OF the
tow, but, beyond ripping and staving OF three or
four planks and one or Two OF the loaded berges,
did no damage. Secretary Chandler was on deck
at the time Of the crash He Was 1t Is stated, much
annoyed by It.
Mr.. CONVERSE TO RETIRE FROM PUBLIC LIFE
Representative Converse, OF Ohio, will not be
candidate for denomination He told STAR repor-
ter last evening that his family demands his atten
ton, and he has decided to retire from public life
He has already written to decline the renomtna-
ton, but yet there is no prominent candidate for
his place.
CAPTAIN CHARLES H. HoYr, assistant quarter
master, U. S. army, is relieved from duty at the
U. S Military Academy, West Point, n Y, and Is
assigned to duty charge OF the supply division OF
the War department, Washington, D. c.
GEN. SHERIDAN IN NEW YoRK.-Gen. Sheridan
arrived in New York yesterday afternoon. he was
met at the cars by detachment OF regulars and
delegation OF the G. A. r., and a salute was fired
In his honor The general and Mrs Sheridan and
Co.'s VOlkinan and Gregory dined with Mr. c. w.
Pardee. In the event the general held recep-
tOn at the Doolittle house. where large throng OF
citizens and veterans paid their respects
MISS MARY L. BARTON was promoted yesterday to
clerk OF class one IN the Office OF the Register OF
the Treasury.
CAPTAIN CRAWFORD VINDICATED.-The War de-
partment has received the report OF the court OF
inquiry, Major JAS Biddle president, which re-
Gently investigated, at the request of Captain
Elnmet Crawford, 30 cavalry, the performance OF
his duties In connection with the affairs OF the San
Carlos Indian agency, complaints OF which were
that Captain Crawfords administration at the
agency has been wise just and for the best interests
OF the Indians. Under his management they promise
soon to be self-Support1ny and prosperous. All the
Indians completely under military cOntrOl-thOSe at
Fort Apache-are entirely sef-supporting, and 1t Is
believed that under the same management all will
soon become so.
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FooT.-While practising
at the rifle range at Wiletts Point, l. l., yester-
day Lieut.. Hodges, Of the engineer corps, o. s. A.,
shot himself In the right foot, necesstating ampu
tauon 1t Is thought that he will recover.
REAR ADMIRAL CooPER's REr1REMENr.-orders
have been issued by the Navy department direct
ing Rear Admiral Cooper to haul down his flag
from the flagship Tennessee. and to turn over the
command Of the North Atlantic squadron to Com
modore Luce at Portsmouth, n. H., on the 26th In
slant Rear Admiral Cooper win be retired on the
9th instant
THE naval torpedo board. consisting Of Commo-
dore Franklin, Commander Sands and Lieutenant
Commander Goodrich, has be n ordered to New
port, X l., August LIST, to attend the graduating
exercises OF the torpedo class
PERsoNAL-M. Roustan, the French Minister,
gave breakfast at Newport, on Tuesday, in honor
OF Mr.. De struve, the Russian Minister and Colonel
lHu MAuaAiio IonaPtule, VI washington -Lanu
Commissioner Mcfarland is spending a short vaca-
ton at Rehoboth Beach-Senator Fair and son
sailed to-day from New York for Liverpool on the
steamer Servta--Dr. C. " BOarman left this
morning for Coobs Island, for brief visit-Rev.
Albert X. Stuart, rector OF Christ church. West
Washington and Mrs Stuart have gone to spend a
few weeks at Barnstable, Mass, as the guests of
Admiral and Mrs Radtord.-F NJ. Crawford,
Joseph shilngton, jr., Charles R. Edmonston, and
treal on Saturday last.-Mr. 7. F. Wallace OF the
B. & P. ticket Office, has gone on trip to Cape
May.-The following named Washlngtonians
were registered at the Potomac hotel st. Georges
Island, yesterday: E. K, II. L, and F. w. Dane, E.
w and NJ D. L1lley, Mrs Geo. w. Spier and sisters,
d. Donovan, II. j. DAILY. Moses Coleman, s. Bieber
and wife, Miss Rosa Bieber, Mr. Anderson and wife.
Denial Of the Reports About Mr.. Bruce.
HE WILL SOON RETURN TO THE CITY.
! The friends OF Mr. Bruce, the grain broker, now
absent stated to a STAR reporter to-day that the
| published reports Of MI. Bruces absence and his
business do him great injustice, and say that In
stead OF Mr. Bruce owing Mrs. Ker the latter owes
| him three hundred dollars, and that Mr.. Kellogg
never did any business with Mr. Bruce. They say
further that MIR. Bruce left here on personal busi
! ness, and that he Will return In few days They
declare that the allegations made in the publication
yesterday, regarding Mr. Bruce's business AFFAIRS
are absolutely false
Civil Service Appointments.
NEW RULES APPROVED By THE PRESIDENT.
The President has issued the following special
rules in relation to civil service appointments:
appointments to the $50 places In the Pension
Office provided TO be lled by the act OF July 7th