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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
LATEST OFFICIAL CHANGES.


The President to-day appointed the following
collectors of internal revenue: John T. Mac
Gonigle, ninth district Pennsylvania; Attiila
Cox, fifth district Kentucky, and George N.
Davis fourth district Michigan.
Mr.. John T. McGonigle, appointed collector
of internal revenue for the 9th district of Penn
sylvania, is a prominent business man of Ian
caster, and was at one time mayor of that city.
He is a man of wealth and good social standing.
Mr.. Atilla Cox, who succeeds Mr.. Lewis Buck
ner as collector of internal revenue for the 5th
district of Kentucky, is cashier OF the First
National bank of Owenton, Ky. He has served
several terms in the state senate, and has a
good record as a legislator.
u. F. Daniels, a second class clerk In the first
auditors Office in the Treasury, has been noti-
fled of his dismissal, to take effect the 10th.
Mr. Daniels is from Alabama, and has been
offensive to the democrats of his state ac-
count Of his extreme partisanship. Several
other changes in the same office will take place
very shortly.
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a Mexican Water~pout.
TWO HUNDRED LIVES REPORTED LOST IN
TOWN OF LAGOS

TWO HUNDRED LIVES REPORTED LOST IN THE
TOWN OF LAGOS
waterspout burst near Lagos Mexico on
the 9th instant. AT Pueblo Curranta the rush
ing waters in a few minutes rose To a height of
twenty-five feet, and over 200 lives were lost.
Great distress prevails along the entire valley.
The large city OF Guanajdato was flooded also
by tremendous waterspout, which did fearful
damage. The waterspout burst at a point
about Il mile above the city, and in "A few min
uteS rushing waters to the depth OF six feet COW
cred the very center of the city. A perform-
ance in honor of the governor and ex-President
Manuel Gonzales, was in progress at the theater
at the time the waterSpout burst. The building
was crowded with the elite OF the city. When
an alarm was sounded, al about half-past ten
O'Clock, wild panic ensued in the iheater.
Every one rushed for the door trampling the
weak under foot. Many were fatally injured.
The force OF the flood down the streets broke
open many doors. The damage is estimated at
over lp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
The LauderdaIe Peerage.
OPENING OF THE CASE IN LONDON, IN wHI
SENATOR EDMUNDS IS To TESTIFY.

OPENING; OF THE CASE IN LONDON, IN WHICH
SENATOR EDMUNDS Is TO TESTIFY.
LONDON, June 10.-A committee of the house
of lords to-day began the consideration of the
claim of Major Maitland to the Lauderdale
peerage. Major Maitland in his petition to the
lords. says that he is the heir of the fourth son
of the sixth earl of Lauderdale, who, it is al
legged, married Mary MacAdam in New York in
1Il2.twO days before his death. Mary Mac Adam
had borne three sons to this fourth son OF the
sixth earl, and it is contended by the petitioner
tMaJor Maitland}, that this marriage legitima-
tized the offspring. Sir James Maitland, a de-
scendant of the fifth son of the sixth earl of
iauderdale, contests the claim of Major Matt
land to the peerage. United States Minister
Phelps, United States Senator EdmundS and
Messrs. Fowler, Stephen Nash and Clarence
Cary will give testimony concerning the law of
in 1772
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The New school superintendent.

VIOLATION OF LAW IN HIS APPOINTMENT.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
The present District Commissioners, in their
zeal TO relieve their successors far as possible
from all responsibility for the appoin tment of
future District officers, have undertaken to pro-
vide these successors with school superin-
tendent for at least two years. They make his
term of office begin the day after their own
term of office ends. I understand from q pub
lished interview with one of the Commissioners
that they base the term of two years for this
office on an old law of the legislative assembly
of the District of Columbia. The old law of the
legislative assembly of the District of Columbia
passed in 1871 creates, by section one, num-
Der of District offices, and among them the
office of superintendent of public schools" for
Washington.
Section two provides that the governor shall
appoint persons to these offices "for a period of
two years, and until their successors are APP
pointed and qualified"
Section three enacrs "that no person shall be
appointed to perform the duties OF any of the
offices herein created unless he be a resident of
= the District of Columbia"
In somewhat hasty glance over subsequent
SO tar relates to the period of two years, to
the qualification OF residence. Both appear to
be now in full force and effect.
1t is true that Congress, by the act of June IL,
1873. empowered the District Commissioners,
in their discretion, "to abolish any office or
have not abolished the office of school superin-
tendent, and so long as it exists and the law
remains as it now is, they can only fill that
office lawfully by appointing to it a resident of
the District of Columbia
BESIDES, if this were not so, the party now in
sponsihle for the District government stands
pledged to appoint only District men to District
offices; and it looks indicate, to say the least
for the outgoing officials to embarrass the in
coming Commissioners by putting in a man
from abroad, or by anticipating appointments.
1t may be, and no doubt is, true that such
appointments have no binding force; but they
tend, and probably were intended, to embarrass
the new administration of District affairs II
they can appoint to an office the term of which
begins one day after their own term ends, as In
this case, they can just as lawfully for one year
or any time after, and thus perpetuate their
rule CITIZEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
IMPROVING THE RIVER FLATS.

Col. 7. {. Hams in his report to the chief of
engineers of the operations on the improvement
of the Potomac river during the month of May
states that hydraulic dredge No. i began work
on the Virginia channel near Easby's point
early in the month, but owing to the breakages
of machinery only made 267 engine hours, ex-
cavating and depositing 49, 2OS cubic yards of
material, an average of 1874 cubic yards per
hour. Hydraulic dredge No. 2, working below
Long bridge in the Washington channel, exca-
waited and deposited in section Ill $4,000 cubic
yards of material-an average of 24S cubic
yards per hour. This is
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MONTHS WORK
yet done with this style of dredge. The work of
building embankment has progressed favor
ably. Dredge Atlanta has nearly finished that
along the Washington channel side of section
III. She worked day and night, and excavated
and deposited 1885 cubic yards. Slow pro-
gress was made along the margin of the tidal
reservoir by dredge No. Z. The bank Is already
SO high that it is necessary to use a large pump
TO wash the material out of the chute. The
amount dredged and placed in embankment
was IL ,134 cubic yards. The dredge Alaska
the margin of the tidal reservoir and Virginia
channel side of section III. on the ID of May.
She worked 1919 hours and made an embank-
ment about l 500 feet in length cutting a
trench about 45 feet wide, excavating and de-
posting in embankment about $4,000 cubic
yards.
by the whole improvement is to secure chan
mel from deep water below Giesboro' Point to
Georgetown, and to the wharves below Long
bridge, that will accommodate the largest YES
sells that can reach Arsenal Point and at the
same time to fill the flats in front of the city
with the dredged material to height that will
secure them from overflow. In execution of
this project channel has been dredged from
GiesborO Point to Georgetown 90 feet deep at
low tide and about 800 feet wide; another along
Washington channel below Long bridge has
Of section l. has beeL raised above overflow
by ordinary high tide with the dredged
material from Virginia channel and else
where. On section II. the embankment
along the northeast and northwest margins of
the tidal reservoir has been nearly finished.
About 500 feet along the northeast margin
and the outer edge of the flats have been par
TALLY built. On section Ill. the embankment
on the Virginia channel side is finished, and
that on the Washington channel side nearly SO.
The area of marshes on this section subject to
overflow has been reduced by the deposit on
them of 225,OOO cubic yards of material
dredged from the Washington channel.
WHAT WILL BE DONE IN JUNE.
During June hydraulic dredge No. will con-
tinue dredging the Virginia channel and de-
post the spoils on section /. No. 2 will con-
tinue dredging the Washington channel and
depositing on section III. The dredgeS Alaska
and No. will each continue building the en-
bankment on section H., and the Atlanta on
section III. The work of removing rocks from
the Washington and Georgetown harbors has
progressed satisfactorily.
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Judge Speer and Collector Crenshaw.

Atlanta Ga, Dispatch to the n. Y. Times
Judge Speer and Collector Of Internal Revenue
Crenshaw, a few days ago had lively little
scene together, the facts of which have just
come to light. Judge Speer has been putting
the screws of the law lightly on moonshiners
and it appears that his sentences have not ct
the approval of the collector, who accordingly
called on the Judge and urged that the sem
fences of the court were not sufficiently heavy.
The judge looked at the collector with consid-
cradle surprise for a moment and then said:
$50 you think that sentences of this court are
too small?"
al do" said the collector.
'Well," said the judge, "Do you know that
you are in contempt of court?"
Mr.. Crenshaw then said: swell, the com.
missioner of internal revenue agrees with
me-"
"Did he tell you to tell me so?' asked the
judge.
HE did," was the reply.
'Well," said Judge Speer. in that sarcastic
tone for which he is noted among his frieads,
'this court knows where justice ends and OPP
preston begins. You say to the commissioner
of internal revenue that il he comes down here
and says to me what you have said will
put him In Jail for contempt Of court. know
these people and know what is oppression for
them.0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
VI ARRIED,

neutrality-suspicious.. At the residence of the
brides mother, on Tuesday, June 9th, 1886, by Rev.
John Chester ID. d., NETTIE A. erosion, of
Washington, ID. G., TO JOHN NORRIS, of Whining
ton, Del
Wilmington Every Evening please copyl
SWItiGA RD-HUYSMAN ON Tuesday evening
May 18Th. 1875, at ~. Aloysius church by the Rev
Father Murphy, pastor, EDWARD c. SwAGGARD
and ELIZABETH V. C. HUYsMAN, both of this
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Benefited by the Rain.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 1O.-Relable infOr-
nation has been received here from different
counties on the south side of Virginia to the
effect that the recent rains have been very ben
eficial to the crops, especially to wheat, oats
and corn. The cool weather which followed
the rain is drying the wheat out finely. The
indications are that the yield will be larger,
though in some sections, owing to unfavorable
seasons, the crop will be about 10 per cent short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
The Financial CircuIar.

The financial circular of Henry Clews & Co,
of New York, of June g. says: "The defeat OF
the English ministry was enormously construed
in Wall street as likely to open the Anglo-Rus-
sian war question again, and the grain and
stock markets were strengthened in conse-
qnence." The circular points out the fallacy OF
this assumption, as the questions at issue have
been relegated to arbitration and are beyond
the control of parliament. The circular de-
clares that the rise in grain and stocks took
place on q very Slim basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10

EX-AUDIToR REYNOLDS DEATH AN Acct
DENT, Not A SUICIDE.-Coroner \ida OF st
Louis, has refused To accede 10 the request of
Lieut.. Reynolds, L. :. ", to reopen the in
quest on the body OF eX-Auditor Reynolds, who
was Killed by "A fall mt the Southern hotel i'm
that city last week, unless the body is brought
back there for him TO swear witnesses over, ac-
cording to the law. Lieut.. Reynolds is natur-
ally averse To doing this, but will bring the re-
mains back If the coroner insists IL is said
that there is conclusive evidence producible
which will show that death was not suicide
but an accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
READ CAREFULLY.

READ CAREFULLY.
We are building an extension of 351117 feet to
our already magnificent establishment, which when
finished will give US
THE FINEST SHOW ROOMS
In the United States We also have
THE FINEST ELECTRIC LIGHT
In the country making night entire building
bright as the finest day in sunlight.
We have come to the conclusion that we have more
goods and less money we want to carry out our
enterprise of running our building through to Sh
street
We shall open this new addition with new goods
only
regard TO cost.
Our assortment is exceptionally large for this season
ofthe year
100 Pieces CoLoRED LACE BUNTING, yard
wide, at I2Ec
These goods are great bargain at 4Oc per yard but
they must be closed to make room for other goods
5Oopeces Fast Color LAWNS at 4c per yard.
800 pieces yard wide LAWN, the most select pat
terms, at &c, actual value 1oc per yard
Superior quality DRESS GINGHAMS at &c. per
yard, fully worth 121ac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10

DEATH OF A TELEGRAPH CoNTRACroR--
James l.. Shaw, of Philadelphia, a well-known
telegraph contractor and builder died suddenly
of apopleXy on the street in that CITY YESTERDAY
Mr.. Shaw was the contractor for the first te e.
graph line built between Washington and New
Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10

THE TRUTH CONCERNING GEN. GRANTS
THRoAT.-''The truth concerning Gen. Grants
throat says the New York Commercial .Iduey-
User, lis that the swelling is now SO large that
the physicians cannot examine IL except 10y
feeling IL. He cannot open his mouth wide
great main -
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Mysterious Death Near Potomac City.
Special Correspondence of TIE EVENING STAR.
POTOMAC CRY


Potomac CITY,
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA, June 9th.
On Sunday morning w. III. Anderson, bridge
Waterman and draw-tender at Quantico, on the
line of the A. and F railway, left home to go up
the marsh west of his house to look after his
turtle hooks. and up to O'Clock Monday morn
ing following he had not returned. Messrs.
Swaine and Gillegan set out in search Of him.
They came upon his body lying alongside of the
run. The body, with the exception of the head,
was living in about six inches Of water. Wounds
was found on each side of his neck, suggesting
that he had possibly committed suicide, or had
been foully dealt with. The coroner Of the
moned jury of inquest, and had Drs. Ford and
Leary make q post mortem examination. Tues
day morning the jury reassembled. The doc
tors stated that death was caused by epileptic
fits The wounds on the throat were caused pos
sibiy by leeches getting upon the body while
lying In the swamp. The sister Of deceased
stated that NE was subject to fts nom child
hood The Jury returned a verdict OF death
from an epileptic fit. Mr.. Anderson came out
In q Massachusetts regiment during the war,
married in the neighborhood Of this place, and
was a widower with one son. NOthwithSt8nd-
ing the verdict of the jury there are many who
believe that he was murdered. He was buried
yesterday. y J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10

SHOWING IN JUNR.-A telegram from Bangor,
Me-, June 9th, says: To-day IL as cold as March.
A heavy Northwestern blows and people in the
streets wear overcoats, while open fires blaze In
every house and office. Snow huries are re-
ported in the suburbs. It is the coolest June
known to the oldest Inhabitants.
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I'd EDITION.
--latest TGlGglanS to The Star.
GLADSTONE AND THE QUEEN.
Victoria Refuses to Come to LOndOl
and He Refuses 10 60 to RalmOrAl.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, June 10-The reports of Gladstone's
Journey to Bamoral are incorrect. When he
received the queens refusal to come to London
he pleaded illness and sent an Of
fetal messenger Much Indignation is
expressed at the queens attempt to
compel all the political leaders, men of adj
vanced age and in delicate health, to make a
journey OF several hundred miles to save her
trouble. She probably will have to return to
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10

vA6sAR's PRESIDENT REsIGNs.-At the meet
ing Of the board OF trustees of Vassar college
yesterday, the resignation of President Cald-
well was accepted on condition that he would
continue the duties of the position until q sue
cessor is found. Trustee Thomas Cornell, Rev.
A. p. Peabody and John Thompson resigned.
The financial report showed a deficiency Of
S13.795 for the year.
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WHITE GOODS

WHITE GOODS
We have now the largest stock of WHITE GOODS
In the city, and at rock bottom prices
Yard wide INDIA LINEN at 5 and Sc per yard.
4o-nch INDIA LINEN at I21ac. per yard
Just received a large lot Of DOTTED AND FIGUR-
ED SWISS. which will Sell at l21sc
DIVINITY LAWN AND PIQUE at I21sc.
4oinch BAT1sTE, in all the evening shades at
12iac. per yard
We have just succeeded in purchasing $50 dozen of
Ladies' full regular made Hose In Seal Brown NAVY
Blue and Slate, TO sell at 1Oc.
Ladies' fine gauge Pin Stripe Hose at 29c: actual
value, 4Sc.
Ladies' Isle Hose in Fancy Stripes and Solid Col
at 43c.
Black silk Gloves at 34c.; worth double the price
Ladies' silk Mitts in all colors at 3sc.
We have just received a large lot Of
LADIES. DRESSING SACKS,
made Of India Linen with Embroidered Rufie and
Fine Tucking formerly sold for s1.5O will close
them CSC.
LADIES' NIGHT DRESSES,
made ofthe Finest Cotton with yoke of all-over EN-
brodery. and Embroidered Ruffe Neck and Sleeves
former price SL59, now Csc.
OUR STOCK Is COMPLETE IN EVERY DEPART
MENT.
STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL
O'CLOCK,
LANSBURGH & BRO.
1eo 400 422. 424. 426 SEVENTH STREET
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A Misunderstanding Merely.

NO DANGER OF A HOSTILE MEETING BETWEEN
JONES.
The published reports about a probable duel
between Reprepresentative King and Mr. Cuth-
bert Jones, OF Louisiana, because of some reflec-
lions upon members Of the latter's family, al
legged to have been made by Gen. King
do not seem to have foundation enough
to worry lovers of peace and order.
1t seems that Mr.. Jones' ire was raised by
sensational matter telegraphed from Washing
ton, which was represented coming from
Gen. King. The latter it appears did interpose
TO prevent the appointment of Mr.. Jones to
consulate, but Gen. King denies that he cast
any reflections upon the female members of Mr.
Jones family. 1t seems to have been a case of
misunderstanding, which mutual explanations
have cleared ND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-10
What Senator Dawes Says.


HE THINKS PRESIDENT CLEvELAND'SA APPOINT
MENTS WILL BE CONFIRMED-CIvIL~sERv
REFORM.
A special dispatch to the New York World
from Chicago, June 8, says: Senator Dawes, of
Massachusetts,, arrived here from the Indian
Territory to-day, accompanied by Senator In
gals, Of Kansas; Maxey, of Texas; Jones, Of
Arkansas, and Morgan, Of Alabama He said
the probable solution of the Oklahoma trouble
rested with the Indian commission to be named
by the President, which would have the au-
thority to treat with the Indians and could ac-
quire the title Of the Okalahoma as well as the
Cherokee strip. He thought that such an &C
QUESTION would terminate the difiiculty, and
saw no other means OF peaceable adjustment.
With reference to the confirmation Of President
Cleveland's appointments the Senator thought
the Senate would insist that the administration
fulfil its promises or abandon the pretense Of
civilservice reform. While the Senate would
not refuse to confirm democrats taking the
places Of republicans whose terms had expired,
he believed 1t would resist the confirmation Of
appointees TO I'LL the unexptred terms Of 'soffen-
stve partisans." He held that confirmation
in the latter case would imply an Enforcement
of the suspension Of the republican Office
holder, and 70 this he did not think the Senate
would submit