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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12
DEATH OF EMORY A. STORRS.
Sudden Demise of the Well-KnOwn
Chicago Lawyer.

OTTAWA, ILL. Sept he. A. Storrs, the we'll
known lawyer, died suddenly here this morn
ing. For two days he had been suffering from
slight indisposition, but no serious consequences
had been thought Of He had the best medical
service, and at no time was he confined to his
room. His wife came from Chicago last even
ing. During the night it was found necessary
to administer medicine, which was done by
Mrs. Storrs herself, and this morning, upon
awakening. she found him in dying condition
and beyond medical aid. His death took place
at $40 o'clock and was without suffering, the
cause being paralysis Of the heart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12
SHOT HIS APPRENTICE.
A Barber Deliberately Kills Man and
Then Surrender Himself

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Sept. 12.-In this city
this morning about O'Clock, Thomas A. Rem
shaw went to a boarding house on Prospect
street and calling out Fred. Osgood immedf
ately and fatally Shot him. Renshaw then
Went to the police station and surrendered.
Renshaw has resided in this city about IL
years and has always borne a good reputation
He formerly conducted a barber shop and was
assisted by his wife, the place being advertised
and known as the "lady barber" Osgood. who
was about Is years Of age, came from Salem and
was his apprentice.
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A Strike at the Reservoir.

n SIF1Ke 0t the KeSeFVO1F.
WHY THE MASONS AND BRICKLAYERS QUIT
WORK YESTERDAY.
Yesterday afternoon the following notice ap-
peared in THE STAR:
l4E~ WANTED, ALL UNION MASONS TO
80 Keep away from the Washington new reser-
allow a full day for Saturday. MASON'S UNION.
For q year or two past the union bricklayers
and masons Of the District have stopped work
at four o'clock on Saturdays and received pay
1or a full days work. On nearly all the work
lowed. Forty or fifty masons are engaged on
the new reservoir, on the section under charge
OF Mr.; simpson. A few days ago they were noti-
neu mat hereafter they would not be allowed q
iuli days pay for Saturday. Consequently. yes
t Ef,y taey gathered up their tools and left.
Euorts are being made to reconcile the differ
ences, and it is thought in few DAYS q satisfac.
tory settlement will be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

SAN Francisco, Sept. 12.-The Sacramento
river L. now SO filled up by debris washed
down from the mines worked during the past
longer reach Sacramento The passengers and
freight have to be transferred to light draught
barges at the bend in the river below the city.
All the grain from the upper valleys, IL shipped
by water, has to be hghtered down II the
barges draw more than three feet The shoal-
Ing Of the river has increased SO rapidly during
the last three years that unless measures are
promptly taken by the government to dredge
the lower basin thoroughly there 10 every prob
grain-growing valleys Of northwestern Cali
fornia will be cut OF from water communicar
ton with San Francisco.
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A Claimant for Millions OF DetroSs
PROPERTY.

DETROIT, MICH, Sept 12.-Margaret ImhofY.
OF Toledo, has begun legal proceedings 10 estab.
lsh her title TO the greater portion OF that Sec
valued at several million dollars. The plaintiff
claims 10 be a lineal descendant of Antoine and
Catherine Dequindre, founders OF the old De-
troit French family of that name, to whom the
United States government granted the land In
question in 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

The Investigates OF the Armssrous
Abduction Case Resumed To-Day.


Abduction Case Resumed To-Day.
Stead editor OF the Pau Nau Gassss, Mn. Jar
rett Mr.. Bramvell Booth. MA Ooombe. Mr..
Jacques and Mrs. Maury, the defendants In the
ELIZA Armstrong abduction case, Wa resumed
al the Bow street police court to-day.
Mr. Russell, counsel for the defense. con-
Gnued tue cross-examinstion OF the mother OF
Eliza Armstrong. Mira Armstrong adhered 90
her recent denials that she had sold her child
20 Mr.. stead or TO anyone else for immoral
purposes. Counsel for the defense then asked
lew questions tending 20 prove that the sell
that witness kept the matter . secret from her
husband.
An Enraged Mextcau,s Murderous Raid.
HE FIRES INTO THREE SALOONS SHOOTS FIVE
MEN, AND Is CAPTURED AND HANGED BY A
BIsBEE, ARIZONA, Sept 1o.-on Thursday
night late fight occurred IN n Gambling house
here In which an unknown Mexican, who was
the aggressor, was worsted. He left the place
after the row. and was not seen again until
about 4:3o O'Clock Friday morning Whom he
made his appearance with a repeating rife and
a belt of cartridges. When he arrived there
were about forty men I'm the saloon and fhe
Mexican, who was on the sidewalk. commenced
shooting indiscriminately into the crowd His
first shot struck Dave Hickey I'm the Jaw near
the ear. and IN its course tore of a portion of
his upper lin. coming out OF his mouth The
next shot struck James Kehoe I'm the left cheek
bone. went through TO his neck and ranged
downward into his back. IL is not expected
that he will recover. George Soles received the
next shot through the LEFT shoulder but IL il
not thought the wound is fatal Jack Welch
received shot in the foot the bullet coming
out at his heel. Another shot Just grazed the
elbow OF Frank Gardiner. The Mexican fired
fifteen shots into the saloon I'm rapid succession
After cleaning out this saloon he went farther
up the street and fired two shots into Pierce'
saloon and two shots into Curtins saloon and
then disappeared into the canon. As he was
disappearing a soldier fired four shots at him
without effect. No steps were taken to capture
the assassin until day light when citizens started
in search. About o'clock he was found I'm q
Mexican house In bed. a Mexican woman put.
ting wet cloths upon his face, which had been
cut. After getting all the evidence that was
necessary rope was procured and the assassin
was taken up the canon and hanged 10 q tree.
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SPAIN AND GERMANY.

The Doctored Dispatches from Madrid.
Special Cable Dispatch TO the EVENING STAR
LONDON, Sept. 12.-All the kilograms from
Spain have been mutilated, corrected or stopped
lately. There have been thirty-nine press pros
ecutions in five days. Now q written account
reaches here giving extraordinary details OF
the strength Of public opinion in Madrid and
the efforts made by officials to suppress the anti
German demonstrations and prevent the SOL
diers from mixing with the people, concluding
with the statement that matters are very serious
But Bismarck would hardly take q course
which would result in upsettfng the most SYM
pathetic monarchy in Europe. Nobody here
fears disturbance OF the peace.
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WHETHER AN OFFICER OF THE ENGINEER
CORPS CAN COMMAND IN THE ARMY.
The Secretary of War will soon be called
upon to decide a delicate military questions:
Whether an officer Of the engineer corps can
command in the army? The question arose
from the absence of Gen. Merritt from West
Point The next officer in rank belonged to the
engineers. Gen. Newton, chief of engineers,
held that the engineer officer was entitled to
the command, while Gen. Sheridan took the
opposite ground. Both officers recently ad-
dressed long letters ON the subject to the Score
tary Of War, which await his return.
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No English Indig nation Over Mr. Hend-
ricks' Speech.

Special Cable Dispatch to the EVENING STAR
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Central News agency
has circulated paragraph TO the effect that
Vice President Hendricks declared himself
strongly for the Irish separatists, and that the
news is causing great Indignation in political
circles in England. i have neither seen any
newspaper comment on this news nor discoy-
cred any Indignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

WORK AZ TIC Monument.
THE MEMORIAL STONES-THE LIGHTNING RODS
AND TIPS.
About half Of the memorial stones have been
set in the interior walls of the Washington
monument, and the work will soon be COM
pleted. A platform has been constructed to
surround the base of the monument roof lust
below the windows. from which wOrkmen can
place In position the lightning, rod tips which
are TO cover the roof. The platform will be
erected by the middle Of next week, when It Is
expected all the rods and tips will have arrived
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

What a French Diplomat Thinks of
the Caroline Islands Affair.

MADRID, Sept. 12.-The government has re-
ius te 70 accepL ene resg gh q, 10
Baron Des Michels, the French ambassador
has telegraphed to NJ. De Freycnet, the French
minister of foreign affairs, that he fears the dis
pute between Germany and Spain respecting
the Caroline islands will be a protracted one.
The German legation in this city is still
guarded by soldiers. At the birthday reception
to the Princess of the Asturias, at the royal
palace last night, King Alfonso had long con-
versatiOn with Count SOlmS-SOnnenwalde,t the
German ambassador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

SAN FRANCISCO CAL, Sept. 12-At n meet.
Ing OF the Grant monument state general COM
mittee yesterday afternoon Mr.. Stanford said
he had no doubt that $50, 900 could be raised
easily, but he believed that 100000 could be
raised in California lust at well
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ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. ia special to the
Post Express from Medina, says: A g. Warner
the president of the defunct L st National bank
at Albion, is known TO be in Canada, where he is
engaged in business He says he Is willing TO
come home, and help settle up the estate n he
can be assured protection from the operation Of
fba larv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

DUBLIN Sent. 12.-The Earl OF Carnarvon,
lord lieutenant OF Ireland, and Lady Carnarvon
have arrived at Londonderry, and an enthusi.
astic reception has been accorded them. The
and throuGs Of people throng the streets.
number OF addresses Of welcome have been pre-
! ttos and tbs vnrious organizations Of the city.
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Destructiye Fire An rrc~uo-

FRESNO, CAL, Sept 12-The winery and dis
tillery OF the Fresno Vineyard company, the
property of Lachman, jacob & Co. and Others Of
San Francisco, were destroyed by fire yesterday.
large quantity OF wine was lost. The total
loss is $780, 900; partially insured.
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A Ranchman Killed by Apsch...

SANTA FE, y. M, Sept ia band OF Ara
ches, ten bucks and ten squaws, passed near
I.ante valley yesterday, going north. and stole
sixteen horses from a ranchman named Pol
lock, whom they killed. 1t is thought ths In
dams are trying to get back to San Carlos reser-
walton.
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An Indian Commission.

TO NEGOTIATE FOR OPENING INDIAN LANDS
TO SETTLEMENT.
commission, consisting of Captain Jas.
Kincannon, of Mississippi, and Mr.. Wood, of
Tennessee, has been appointed by the Secretary
of the Interior to 60 out to the Indian Territory
and open up negotiations with the Choctaws.
Creeks, Cherokee and Seminole Indians tor the
purpose of having their undivided lands
thrown open for settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12
A Post ORce Safe Robhed.

KANSAS CITY, No, Sept :12-The Timer
Marysvilie. Kansas, special says: Burglars last
night robbed the safe in the post office of gov
ernment funds and stamps TO the amount OF
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12
General Foreign News by Cable.


DEATH OF DR. GUY.
LONDON, Sept 12.-Wm. Augustus Guy, the
eminent physician and author OF q number Of
medical works, Is dead.
GERMAN SPIES IN FRANCE.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-Many German spies have
recently invaded the various fortified places In
the eastern part OF France. IL is stated that n
German general and two officers were arrested
at Belfort, the capital OF the frontier depart
ment of HautRhine, while in the act of taking
plans of the various fortified positions In the
vicinity. They were escorted TO the frontier
A MATHEMATICIAN DEAD.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-Jean Claude BoQuet, the
well-known mathematician, is dead.
GEORGE AND CUMMINGS TO RACE TO-DAY.
LONDON, Sept 1.-THE four-mile race be-
tween George and Cummings, which was origi.
nally fixed to take place at Glasgow will be
run to-day at Edinburgh. The track Is In good
condition. A good race is expected. Cum.
nings Is confident OF winning. but the betting
is two TO one against him. The race will begin
at $50 pm.
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Four Young Men Lost I'm the Lake

MUSHROOM, MICH, Sept 12.-Clarence and
Herbert Morrison. of this city, and two other
young men, were lost In the storm which sWept
Lake Michigan on Tuesday last
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CASES IN THE SOUTH OF FRAN


WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TRAVELLING ENG
LISHMAN Is AFFRoNTED.
FRANKFORT, Sept. lathe police officials of
this city have written an apology 10 the Eng
ilsh tourists VINO were recently arrested here
on suspicion of being the persons wanted in
connection with a bank robbery committed I'm
June last. The police have given copy Of the
apology to the British consul in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12
Big Bear Found Guilty OF Treason.
Felony.

WINNIPEG, MAN, Sept. 12.-Big Bear was
| tried at Regina yesterday on a charge OF trea-
son-felony and found guilty. Sentence was de-
ferred.
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A PISTOL UNDER THE PILLOW.
An Accident Resulting I'm the Death O.
Mrs. L. A. Garfield.

Mrs. Il. A. Garfield.
YoNKERs, N. Y, Sept. 12.-Mrs. E. A. Can
field, wife of the artist who resides in Hastings,
was accidentally shot last night at IL o'clock
and died at 4 O'Clock this morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Garfield were about to retire. There was
pistol under Mr.. Canfields pillow, and when
he pulled of the coverlid the pistol fell on the
floor and was discharged, and the shot struck
Mrs. Garfield in the neck. Internal hemor-
rhage caused suffocation and DEATH Coroner
MITCHELL will hold An inquest.
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Castle Stewart I.ea.ad

The Chinese legation have, through Thos. J.
Fisher, leased the fine residence of ex-senator
Stewart. on Dupont circle, for a term of three
years. Mrs. Stewart intends to return to Cali
fornia to look after her interests there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

FALMOUTH, KY., Sept 12.-Yesterday after
noon John McGrain went with Edward John.
ston to the house OF Robert Wolfe, one mile
nom town, and began q quarrel McGrain
struck Wolfe in the face, whereupon Wolfe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

democratic Tor member OF the house OF delegates
from Caroline county. Nd, IN place Of Col. HW.
BoVnas, has declined =
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A vfrgtnfa Connie Married.

THEY PREFERRED A CoBoRED MINISTER TO
PERFORM THE CEREMONY, BUT ACCEPTED
THE SERVICES OF A WHITE MAN.
About noon to-day a rather dark complex.
Toned couple entered the clerks Office at the
City Hall and procured a marriage license I'm
:ae names of Gilbert johnson and Hattie
Breckenridge, both of Farquier county, Va.
''Can we get a preacher right here7" asked
the groom.
"Yes, guess So" was the reply. slave you
any preference as TO denomination"
"Yes sir, would sooner have q colored
minister" said the groom.
A search was made for colored minister
neghboorhood, but without success, and they
concluded that white minister would do.
They were, therefore, directed TO Rev. DIR.
Huntley's and were made one.
AN ODD FELLOWS PREsENrArIoN.-At the
meeting of Columbia Encampment, No. 1, l. q.
o. r, on the 9th inst, Past Grand Master and
Patriarch John III. Seifert presented the grand
representative-elect and high priest, Oliver Du-
representatives collar. Mr.. Dufour thanked
the donors in an appropriate address. Mr.. Sci.
iert' In his presentation address, referred 90
Mr.. Dufour's long and faithful service TO the
cause OF Odd Fellowship, and referred TO the
fact that some thirty years ago Mr.. Dufour had
Grand Lodge of the United States, and now,
aiter lapse OF over quarter OF q century, was
elected by the Grand Encampment OF the Dis
trict To the same honorable position. An Incl
dent OF this character, where the same person
had at different periods represented two differ
cut anu Wlueiy separated Jurls01ct1Ons, has
rarely, IL ever, had parallel In the history Of
the order.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NoRrHEAsf.-
Among the improvements in progress I'm the
mort Ieastern section of the city In Q row Of i've
houses now about finished for E j. HILL ESQ.,,
on I'd street, between II and q streets northeast
They have seven or eight rooms each, conven.
iently arranged with bath room, halls and all
modern improvements; finished In Imitation
OF cherry, with bay-wtndow, pres brick mont
and stone trimming, beautiful parking md
large yards. They are being erected BY 0r.
John G. Iost. builder, and wiz COST about
$4,000.
THE CoLoRED SCOTTISH RrrH MAo0NA-
The Supreme Council Of Scottish Rite. Frso
sion at Scottish Rite sanctuary, 8O6 11th otrooe
northwest, October 10th, when many import
ant questions will be discussed and new meas-
ures adopted looking 70 the material interests
OF the rite. Many prominent 4esons nom the
south and west are expected 20 b present., -
are many visitors from the northern juklsdic-
ton.
A QUESTION FOR THE CIVIL CouRm--A Nv
days ago the case OF w. A Tenley Wa called in
the Police Court and the government declined
TO prosecute. The offenoe charged wa MALI
ctous trespa9 In destroying fence on . lot in
square 127. The fence was erected on proportv
claimed by Mr.. Harlow, who did not want IL
there. By his direction Tenley tore it down
twice, and hence the action. The court -.
garoeo the question as one for the civil ou0g1n
anos therefore, dismissed the cass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

THE EVENING STAR n served to subscribers IN the
city by carriers their account, at 10 cents
week, or 44c per month. Copies nc the counter,
cents each By mail-postage prepAid-5O cents q
month: one year, 50; six months. 3D.
Entered the Post Once At W ashington, d C., -
pecond-class mail matter.
THE WEEKLY SrARypublished on Friday-S1 .
year. postage prepaid Six months, SO cents.
sS- AL mail subscriptions must be paid In advances
70 paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates of advertising made, known application.
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A Fatal Do~.(,art Aeeaae-t

EUGENE CITY, OREGON. Sept 12.-Mn. 8. n.
loren ana Mrs. Thompson, her mother were
thrown nom their dog-cart yesterday and n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

NEW YORK, Sept lathe total imports Of
merchandise at this port during the past week
were valued at 36.402,25S, and of dry goods
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The Cholera Scourre.
IT'S FEARFUL WORK IN SPAIN SINCE THE 1sr
OF THE MONTH.

IT'S FEARFUL WORK IN SPAIN SINCE THE 1sr
OF THE MONTH.
MADRID, Sept. 12.-The total number of
cases of cholera reported in Madrid since Sep
TENDER LIST was 1906, and for the whole of
Spain for the same period 23,644 The total
number of deaths from the disease throughout
Spain since September LIST WAS 6,379. The
disease has almost disappeared from the pro-
vines of Valencia, Murcia, Saragossa and
Granada.
CASES IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
PARIS, Sept. ia few cases OF cholera and
deaths from the disease are daily reported from
various towns in the south of France.
TOULoN, Sept. 12.-There were four deaths
from cholera here last night. The weather is
cooler and the disease is gradually disappear
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

RAPID WoRK.-The large derricks used in
constructing the new wing of the State, War
and Navy department building are being raised
for the last time. The attic floor can be con-
structed without another change. This shows
the very rapid progress made in the construc-
ton of the new wing.
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Mr.. Kelley Resigns

Mr.. Kelley Resigns.
Mr.. A. NJ. Kelley was at the State department
to-day. He has formally rendered his resigna-
ton as minister to Austria, and it has been &C
cepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

The ABSENT CABINET Observation-Disclosures
nltney Is expected to be at his desk on Mon
day morning. Secretary Endicott will return
sometime during next week.
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THE EVENING STAR

PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave and l1tn St, BY
The Evening S:ar Newspaper Company,
GEO. w. ADAMS, Prest
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ACADEMY CLAss.-Assistant Engineer Fred
erick e. Rider, U. s. navy, whose suicide by
shooting occurred Thursday on the man-of-war
SWatara, as stated in yesterdays STAR, was
ciasSnate Of Assistant Naval Constructor John
u. shock, who committed suicide several
mOntns ago while under instruction at the
Naval college, Greenwich, England. Ensign
Rloer, like Shock, graduated with distinction
from the Naval academy. A New Orleans dis
his twenty-fifth year, was to have been married
70 q young lady of Providence on the return
north of the Swatara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

CHARLES p. GAUTIER has been appointed In
charge of the restaurant which will be in the
new pension building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

THE PURITAN oUTsAILs AND ourPoINTs THE
GENESTA-LIGHT WINDS DELAY THE OPEN.
ING RACE FOR THE AMERICAS CUP-THE
PURITAN FACES ROUGH WEATHER WITHOUT
LOSING SPEED
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CORSON d MCCARTNEY, BANKERs
Clever Building I4lS 81.
Washington, d. c.
Deposit Accounts subject check sight received
nom Firms. CORPORATIONS and individuals.
All Stocks and Bonds listed the New York and
Philadelphia Stock Exchanges bought and sold on
commission. Boston orders executed American
Bell Telephone Stock dealt in
District of Columbia bonds of all denominations on
hand for sale Stock and Bonds of all local Rail-
roads. Gas. Insurance and Telephone Companies
bought and sold. ap3O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

RECOMMENDED TO BE ASSISTANT REGISTER,
Gen. Rosecrans, register of the Treasury, has
recommended the appointment of Roswell A.
Fish, of California now in the District assessors
office, to be deputy register, vice Mr. w. p. Tit
comb, and expects the appointment to be made
this afternoon. Mr.. TitcOmb has been reduced
to fOurth-class clerkship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

DIsALLowED.-The second controller of the
Treasury has disallowed the claim of John II.
Grant, hospital steward, U. 8. A., for extra pay
for services as clerk at department head.
quarters, on the ground that hospital stewards,
Delng enlisted for special duty, are not eligible
they may perform must be considered as Incl
dental to their other duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-12

THE CONTROLLER REPLIES TO THE ADMIRAL.
Second Controller Maynard has replied to
Admiral Jouett's letter concerning the item of
$500 Tor official entertainments, in his acs
nave been heretofore, 1t is unlawful and cannot
De TOO promptly stopped. II the admiral con-
celves that any part of his salary is unjustly
withheld, Controller Maynard says litigation Is
open to him.