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Not so Many Applicants Vow.

EFFECT OF THE RULES GOVERNING APPOINT.
MENTS OF PoST OFFICE INSPECTORS
The rules recently established by Postmaster
General Villas, relating to the appointment Of
post office inspectors, are already bearing fruit
in the reduction of the number Of applicants
Two hundred blanks TO he filed up bv apulf-
cants have been sent to persons who have heen
recommended for appointment to the Post
master General, and bat one-fourth OF the mum.
Der have been returned with the blanks fill,d
Many persons who received the blank forms
have responded by withdrawing their a.Dplica-
tIons, preferring to adopt that course rlt her
than untertake Ia comply with the rirorons
requirements imposed upon the would-be I'M
spector Some of the forms returned show
plainly that the applicants could not success
fully pass the mental examination that will aid
In determining the fitness OF the applicants for
appointment.
There are other facts that when made known
nave operated 10 reduce the number of as
plrants Tor these positions. For instance the
appointment even after successfully under
going Il rigid physical and mental examination
will be temporary, and will not be made ncr-
manent unless the appointee has made appl-
rent his fitness for the place, and the appoint-
ments cannot be made until bond has been
nXed in the sum OF $1,000. For the first ii Y
months the salary will he but IL 200 rcr an
mum Instead of 81 600, which is paid 10 perma.
nent appointeeS.
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From Wall stree, To-day.

NEW YORK. May 2.-Au the active stocks
were q shade lower at the opening this morn
ing, but the declines were generally for IA per
cent, and In no case did they exceed Il. This
that has been the prevailing feature for some
time past, and with narrow fluctuations in
prices, the changes being for only small frac-
tionS. The Gould stocks were the best SUD
ported. Loaning rates are Lea for Y. Y. Cen
tral and Delaware and Hudson. LIPS for Lack
awanna and Erie seconds. and generally fiat
for the remainder OF the list. The slight de-
clines were generally recovered during the
hour, prices at o clock showing no material
the first hour were $4,000 shares. The total
imports of merchandise at this port during the
past week were valued at S5.952, ,4SI, and ..
dry goods nj 81 OBS I8S
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SUPREMACY IN ASIA.
TIE ANGL0-RUssIAN STRUGGLE.
Preparing for War While Me-
GOtiations Go On.
STRIKE RIOTS IN ILLINOIS.
State Militia Ordered to Joliet.
GEN. GRANT HAS A NERVOUS SPELL.


England Continues Her War Prepara.
ttOns While Awaiting the Russian
kePiy-RusSian Papers Opposed to
ArbitratfOn-'The Struggle for Su.
premacy i'm Asia Begun.''
LONDON, May 1.-The admiralty's arrange
ments provide for the immediate dispatch of
$4,000 troops to India if needed. The govern
ment have ordered the governors of naval sta
tons on the Mediterranean to send reports of
What stores are needed, and they will be imme-
diately supplied. The government continues
70 engage fresh artisans to push the work at the
dockyards.
ANTI-ARBITRATION SENTIMENT IN RUSSIA.
russian papers continue to repudiate the idea
OF submitting the Penjdeh affair to an inquiry
or OF referring the dispute to arbitration.
THE STRUGGLE FOR SUPREMACY IN ASIA
Inc London standard saws: whether the re-
ply OF Russia be pacific or not it must be borne
IN mind that the struggle OF Russia and England
ior supremacy In Asia has begun. The Oren tails
have keen eyes and judge great deal by APP
pearances. The struggle is not one of frontiers
or OF nne points, but of International morality
~ is competition for influence. credit and pres
use, ana the side that sacrifices its prestige
throws away wantonly the weapon that in asia
TIC warfare is found to be of keenest edge and
most truSty tCmper.
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Treasury Dcpartmeut Cha,-cs.

The following-named clerks, having served
satisfactory probationary term OF six months
each, have received absolute appointments:
Office OF the commissioner OF internal revenue
Miss Jessie F. Moon, OF Missouri, 5000 class
Office OF the sixth auditor-Mr. &. \. o. RoseIl
OF Pennsylvania. 81 900 class; Miss Minnie Ba-
galy. OF PennsNlvania,h has been appoin ted trans
iator in the bureau of the Mint al a com
pensation OF 81, POO per annum.
Promotions-Oificeo OF the first contrnller-Mr
VIM. Linton. of the District of Columbia from
class three TO class four: Mr.. Allen Mood. OF
Georgia, from class two To class three; Mr. Ed
ward L. Renick, of Georgia. from class one 10
class = Office OF the second auditor-Mr. John
III. Wickizer, OF Illinois. from class one to class
two: Mr.. Frank II. Hodder, OF Illinois, from
81 900 class 10 class
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District Government Affairs

A CHANGE AT THE HEALTH OFFICE
sanitary Inspector j. y. Dickson has rendered
MS resignation TO Realth Officer Townshend.
VINO has appointed Mr. Edward H. Hume TO mi
his place.
INCREASE OF REVENUES FROM IrCFNSFS
Total rcceipts from licenses from July 1.
1881, TO May i, 1SS3. SLAB. .o:Ss. ri: same from
July 1, 1888, to May ]. 1854 Sl21.345.;l
Iotal increase from July i, 1884, 10 Nav I.
1850. S13.6SS.2o. Receipts for April lSS5
SI9,s ID: receipts for April. 1854 Sis, ,59s-
80. Increase for April. 1855, 81 1880
BUILDING PERMITS IN APRIL
Building Inspector Entwisle has submitted a
statement TO the Engineer Commissioner show
ing the amount received bv the collector of tbe
District, on account of building permit fees
during the month of April. 1855: 2s5 new
bulldlngS. 50. 4: los repairs, Sl;,S: 10 awnings
S19; 81 linea feet of vault, SI62; so parl, rail,
.ngs, $50. Total. 1868. Total lecript iur April
last year, 1881. SSO1: Increase SIhS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-02

Boston's new law closing the saloons at eleven
o'clock p. M, went into effect last night
In the London walking match at the end of
the fifth day, ,Rowell had covered three hundred
and sixty-two miles.
Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice have
left DarmStadt for home.
The Suez canal commission will be dissolved
Immediately upon the declaration of war be-
tween England and Russia.
-Four foundries are idle at Rochester, N. Y,
because of a strike Of the moulders against q
121a per cent reduction in wages.
The Ohio legislature has passed the election
registration law for Cincinnati and Cleveland
A bill prohibiting dealing in margins outside of
boards Of trade and chambers of commerce
passed both branches.
81. 8. Ray was arrested near Baltimore yester-
Ger, the fifteen-year old laughter of a farmer
living at Brandywine Hundred, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-02

APPOINTMENT CLERK HIGGINS SAYS THERE IS
NOT WORD OF TRUTH IN 1T.
STAR reporter to-day called the attention
OF Appointment Clerk Higgins, of the Treasury
department., to a special press dispatch from
Washington, which stated that sit is expected"
within the next day or two, that "wholsale re-
movals are to be made in the Treasury depart
ment among that class of employees to which
the civil service law is not applicable" The
special went on to say that Appointment Clerk
Higgins had the matter in hand, and that q
clean sweep Of the watchmen and messengers
was intended: that six of the latter class. all
cOlored men, were removed Thursday, and that
though honorable discharged soldiers are given
preference under the law, it was the purpose of
Mr.. Higgins to turn out the ''old veterans" on
the ground that they do not possess business
capacity, and replace them with democrats.
After reading the newspaper clipping. Mr.. Hig-
gins said: "There is not "a word of truth in it,
ana as TO the soldiers, not one of them will be
disturbed unless for cause, and mighty good
cause at that. Ii any eX-sodier is discharged
IT Will be his own fault. OF course continued
neglect Oh duty, drunkenness or offences of that
grade could not be overlooked. But if the re-
moval OF an eX-soldier should become neces-
sary would find man of the same army and
OF equally good military record to put in his
place. Though will say this: / should hunt
UP democratic soldier for the place. That dis
patch is all manufactured"
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Death of Commodore Garrison.

Death of Commodore Garrison.
Commodore Cornelius K. Garrison died in
New York yesterday of paralysis of the heart
On Thursday he took his usual drive in the
park and in the evening entertained friends at
dinner and was unusually bright. During Gen.
Grants illness the commodore and his young
wife were almost daily visitors. The commo-
dore's daughter, Mrs. Van Aucken, was at her
fathers bedside when he died. The deceased
leaves besides his wife and Mrs. Van Aucken,
four brothers and sister. His older brother,
Abram, is in Pittsburg. The other brothers,
Oliver, Daniel, and Isaac, are in st. Louis The
sister is married and resides In Pittsburg. The
surplus of the estate Is estimated to be worth
will take place from the house on Monday
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HALL BURNED, SETTING FIRE TO THE BUILD
ING.
LONDON, May 2, IL a.m.-The Japanese VIII
lage" exhibition an illustration of the daily life
Of the people in a village In Japan, which has
been given for sometime past In Humphreys
destroyed by fire this morning. The burning
'village" set fire to the hall, and that is now
blazing fiercely. The roof has already fallen.
the flames. Immense crowds OF people are
gathered in the neighborhood of the fire. The
.village'' consisted of five streets. The houses
and shops were occupied by natives pursuing
their several occupations as in . village in
JaD4n. - Az ~
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

t->t75--s PERPETUAL BuLDiNG AssOCIA-
The most profitable to tho e borrowing money or to
those who use 1t merely as savings institution.
mum when you Withdraw Your money shares can 1 be
taSen az any time.
Last month loans were made of s1,14s, for a
If you want to build or purchase property try what
Nes, \. !, meeting on wEDNEsDAY EVENING, May
c. c. DUNCANSON, President
LEWIS ABRAHAM. Vice Pres't
CHARLES BAUM, Director, 7th ST.
my2-4t 61s 10Th st.
-sS, g: 4. R.-MEMBERs OF GEORGE G.
b~Sa MEADE POST, No. s. are requested to at
tend the funerals of Comrades F. NJ. WARREN from
May Sd, at 3 pm, and CHARLES r. CLIFTON, at 941
massachusetts ave- at pm ;,a,1.6 MoTDAY, MAY 4.
J. W, CoNARD, Adjntant - ''' e0''''''''"tit 1t
[ -xs-s FEDERAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION
FOURTH ASSTAi N2 I NETTING
NJ & VIII hold It: Fourth ANNUAL Meeting
h NV The Secretary and TTesrer % =. viii submit
ms fourth annual report Officers for the ensuing year
that shall properly come before the meeting
JNo A. PRESCOTT Secretary aud Trcasr. mlv.t
Tt--4-5S THE MEMBERS OF PIONEER COUN-
- -. Gil. No 1. sons of Jonadab are notified
s., streets :d}es, gesinninF sATgRDA1 EyESiNG SEXT
Councils are invited to be present.
IL! - -,-,II~' W. bo ~ 1AtNA->, oecretaTy.
TE~-, THE GROCERY MERCHANTS OF
PIKE of business and after ay 4th to October st
a. ..oo pnl, ',''S.Ios. eAcepted. ~ myI-&t
f-ssr~s IHE RlNERSHlP iERETCFORE
Uartg under tha name of S!nsra,, uartf, ' n -
this day MAY l. lSs dissolved by mIltua! consent
Gustav Har,ig VIII continue the business at the old
stand corner Of 9TH and sts NV; The debts due to
who requests patronage OF the public heretofore
literally extended the firm
GUSTAV IIARTIG
LOUIS HARTI(i.
solicit the patronage of the public my place
of business i,jt I.th ST NV where will he found n
general assortment OF ardware and HousefurnishinS
goods lmyl-:5t* LOUIS HARTIG.
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Gen. Grants Wonderful improvement
WHAT EX-SENATOR CHAFFEE TOLD SENATOR

Gen. Grants Wonderful Improvement.
WHAT EX-SENATOR CHAFFEE TOLD SENATOR
PLUME.
Senator Plumb, who has been in New York
city for some days, and who during his visit
there made special inquiries about the condi-
tion of General Grant, says the family and
friends of the general feel very much encour-
aged Ex-senator Chaffee told Senator Plumb
that some days ago, when Gen. Grants condi-
ton was pronounced most critical, the discharge
Of matter that seemed to slough off from his
throat was very offensive TO the smell. He said
it was SO offensive that it was disagreeable to
remain in the same room with the sick man,
but latterly not only has this sloughing off
stopped, but all unpleasant odor has disap-
peared. The general steadily gains in strength,
and his family now look hopefully to his ulti-
mate recovery. Mr.. Chaffee said that during
the worst period of, the generals illness strong
influence was brought to bear to persuade him
to try some of the remedies proposed by per-
sons outside of the physicians treating him, but
the general steadfastly refused and, with his
soldierly habits implicitly obeyed those who had
charge Of his case.
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MINISTER PENDLETON AND CONSUL-GENERAL L
WALLER SAIL FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, May 2.-The HOn. George H. PEN
dleton, United States minister TO Germany
sailed this morning for Bremen on the steamer
Werra, OF the North German Lloyd line. He
was accompanied by his wife and two daugh-
number of their friends gathered at the dock
to see them off. The departing minister and his
family were in .he best of health and spirits.
Ex-Governor Thomas NJ. Waller, of Connecti-
cut, the consul general 10 London, with his son,
Martin b. Waller. departed for Liverpool this
morning on the White Star steamship Britain
mic. Many members of the exgovernor's staff
and number of friends assembled at the pier
to bid the party goodbye.
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The salt Lake Express Wrecked.

DENvER, Col. May News was received
here at midnight last night that the Salt Lake
express train, which left here at 6:45 in the
evening, was wrecked half a mile west of Mar
shall Pass Two or three emigrants We're
slightly injured, and two brakemen badly hurt.
The accident was caused by the derailment OF
the tender.
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Prospects Of the Wheat Crop.
THE ACREAGE CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN THAT


CHICAGO, May 2.-The Times summarizes its
special advices from the spring wheat belts of
the west and northwest this morning as follows
The area sown TO the cereal show considerably
less than that reported last year. Rumors of
farmers to prepare theirground for larger crops
The seeding in the Red river valley is ten days
earlier than at this time last year, and the acre
age has been largely increased, owing, it is said
to the development of the country and the
bountiful yields harvested in past years. In
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin un-
seasonable weather has retarded farm work
The acreage of spring wheat in these states will
suffer decrease of fully Is per cent, and in
some counties, seed already planted will have
to be plowed up, water from swollen streams
having soaked into the ground and destroyed
the germ.
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Ctucinua,t.. New Post Office.

CINCINNATI, May 2.-The post office was re-
moved this morning into its new quarters In
the new government building on the north side
OF 5th street, between Walnut and Main streets.
The building was opened to the public for the
nrst time this morning and was crowded with
visitors.
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General Foreign News.

THE DISABLED ABYSSINIA.
o@ a9th ar New be
fore reported returning disabled, arrived or
Holyhead this morning In tow.
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Chairman Barnum for U. s. Senator.

THE COMING CONTEST IN CONNECTICUT.
Everything has been arranged to give Chair
man Barnunl, of the national democratic COM
mlttee, clear field for the senatorship in Con-
necticut in opposition to Gen. Hawley The
legislature to be chosen next year will elect
successor to Gen. Hawley, and it is understood
that the latter will have no opposition in the re-
publican party. Ex-Gov. Waller, who had SEN
atorIal aspirations, was got out of the way of
Mr.. Barnum by sending him to London as con-
SUI general He was entirely willing to take
the consulship, as a bird in hand. and to leave
Mr.. Barnum to capture the senatorShip. The
democrats OF the state have already begun work
10 secure the legislature, with the understand
Ing tnat II they can succeed Mr.. Barnum is to
have the senatorship. Every political move
made in the state from now on by both parties
VIII be with the view of controlling the legisla-
ture.
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A Consul APPOINTED.

]. EARNEST MEIERE AT NAGAsAKI, JAPAN.
The President to-day appointed ]. Earnest
Meiere, of Colorado, to be United States consul
at Nagasakf, Japan. Mr.. Meiere formerly re-
sided in this city, and is we'll known to many
of the old residents. In 1855 he was appointed
a lieutenant in the marine corps being pro-
tege of the Hon, Lewis Cass), and in April.
1861, married a daughter of Commodore FRANK
buchanan, then commandant of the Washing
ton navy yard. The wedding was quite a promi-
ncnt one and President Lincoln cut the bridal
cake The war commencing, Lieut.. Meiere ten
dered his resignation and entered into the cause
OF the south, serving during the war. After
wards he graduated in medicine at New York
and has since been engaged in the practice of
his profession. DR.. Meiere is a gentleman OF
has many warm friends He has been a resi-
dent OF Leadville for several years past. His
pOiltlcal disabilities were removed in 1873.
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Preparinx to Flood a Mine.

GIRARD, PA, May 1.-The fire Is still making
headway in tie mine at Preston colliery No. g.
where the explosion occurred yesterday. The
mules have been taken out, and preparations
are being made to flood the mine.
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Alexandria Affairs.

FALSE REPoRT.-A report Is current here
that the Washington, Western and Ohio rail.
road managers intend TO cease connection at
Loudoun Junction about a mile from hts place
and that their trains will, at an early Tav be
run direct to Washington, so that passengers
on that road wishing TO come TO this clty would
be obliged 10 GO TO Washington en- route 10
Alexandria. The officers of The road saw the
report is without foundation.
APRIL MISUNDERSTANDING the April inst
closed the clerk of the corporation court issued
seven marriage licenses. During April, 1884,
eleven marriage licenses were granted Three
Alexandria couples received marriage licenses
In Washington during the month lust past
A VOTE on ScHooLs.-At the next election in
Alexandra county the voters will decide upon
the district levy to be made Cor the public
schools. Owing to the large number Of colored
people that were brought 10y the Freedmen's
bureau and settled at Arlington during the war
special authority has been REQUIRED to give
the voters of Alexandria county the Eight to Law
q school tax more than double that allowed 10
be laid in any other county of the state The
law declares that the district school tax "shall
taxable value of the property in the district:
provided, however, that I'm The county of Alex.
question vote affirmatively, any school district
may impose on itself a tax not exceeding fifty
cents on the S10o." Ever since the establish
ment OF the school system a heavy school tax
has been voted by a three-fourths vote, and a
similar vote will doubtless impose Ike tax az
NoTEs.-Miss Millie Dorsey's Calisthenic Co.
d left here to-day for Washington on a visit.
The pupils carried with them calisthenlc arms,
agent OF the Midland r. II. at Clifton died sud-
denly yesterday.-SiX physicians from other
cities have taken up their residence here within
the past two years-It Is understood that Col
Ham Shepperd, the new-appointed collector OF
internal revenue in this district will select sew
eral of his subordinates from this city-The
teachers Of the public schools were paid of this
morning-.Mrs. Switzerland, residing on
Princess street, near the old court house, died
last evening.
:. In Princess Anne, Md, Captain John A. Will
10 ord ..<.1
the second degree for the killing of Otto Nav
her, seaman on the schooner Eva last Novein-
Der.
A cable dispatch from Valencia announces
the discovery in prison In that place of Clark
Allison, ofSomerset, Mass, where he has been
for nine months awaiting trial for an assault on
a watchman.
Rev. Jesse Cook, a colored preacher OF Butler.
Ga, knocked his wifes brains out with an axe
on Thursday night.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
fc-thwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave- and lltn St. by
The Evening S:ar Newspaper Company,
GEO. W. ADAMS. Pres't

Tpr FvFSrNG STAP served TO subscribers In the
" iYv rarriprS. their own
week or &c. per month Copies mt the counter, 2
cents eacb. BY mal-postage prepaid-5O cents a
month: one year. So; six months S3.
Entered a the Post Office at Washington D. c. as
second-Ciass mail matter
The WEEKLY S-AR-puhiished on Fri1ay-S1
year, postage prepaid six months 30 cents
REy- All mail subscriptions must ne paid In advance
po paper sent longer than is paid for
Rates of advertising made known on appIjcstion
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GEN. GRANT HAS A BAD NIGHT.
He Sleeps Little. and Requests the
Doctor TO Remain All Night.

ne sleeps Little. and Requests the
Doctor to Remain All Night.
NEW YORK, May 2.-Last night was the worst
night with Gen. Grant in two weeks. 1t was q
q0ieth as quiet goes with him, but he slept
only at short Intervals until 6 O'Clock this
morning, at which hour he fell into sleep that
continued until a. M. He then wakened again
but again he dozad until between 8 and 10
O'Clock. About 10 o'clock last night the gem
eral settled down, as was supposed, for the night
he believed DIR. Douglas had left the house
Ihis was not true, and when, about IL o'clock,
the patient heard the doctors voice in the hall
he summoned him to the sick-roOm. The gen.
eral seemed nervous and apprehensive and he
requested the doctor not to leave until morning
Hence DR.. Douglas remained at the house
unit! $3.50 this morning. When the doctor left
the house he said the generals restless night
might have been owing to cerebral exaitation
resulting from work on his book during the
past two days. The weather, too, may have
contributed to the restlessness OF the patient
The throat and general physical conditions
were not such as to have caused uneasiness,
and the doctor found explanation of the fact
In the reasons stated. The doctor would return
at noon to-day to see how his patient was. The
weekly consultation will be held tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-02

ROBBERIES REPoRTED.-Stellar Berger 5O7
9th street, reports stolen from the house $50 In
money.-Lydia Watson, 924 street. reports
stolen from house S17 412 street, SS3 in money.
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CHICAGO, May 2.-The 7fsies says: The Rock
Island road has been badly hampered i'm its
st. Paul trade by the necessity of reaching that
toba line, with which it has an agreement,
onerous and restricting in its provisions. The
same condition applied to the Northern Pacific
.n its traffic with Minneapolis. To remedy this
state Of affairs the Rock Island and Northern
Pacific will unite in extending the Minneapolis
ST. Louis road from Minneapolis to st. Paul
All of the arrangements have been perfected
the result of President Cables late visit to st
Paul, and work will commence uqon the road
within the next ten days.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-lnternal
revenue, S6l6 ,421: customs, SI65, 600.