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An Investigation Called For.

SUPERINTENDENT WILSON WRITES A LETTER
TO THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Mr.. ]. Ormond Wilson, superintendent of
public schools, to-day addressed the following
letter to the District Commissioners:
"In an article published i'm the Sunday Cnpi-
tai, dated March s, 1885, it is alleged that ON
several occasions baskets of wine and boxes of
cigars have been openly carried into
the Franklin school building, immediately
followed by Bacchanalian reyels, and that there
is "a remarkable shortage i'm the funds OF the
normal school caused by the loan of several
hundreds of dollars TO a well-known hangcr-on
of the school system L have to request that
you will, at your earliest convenience. investi-
gate these charges with a view TO ascertaining
their truth or falsity.'
Mr.. Wilson had a personal interview with the
Commissioners this afternoon and delivered the
above letter. AS the result of the interview
the letter was subsequently referred to
Major Dye with the following endorsement:
"Mr. Wilson reports that the editor of the news
paper says the story was told him by one of
your detectives. This is probably not SO, for
no detective worthy to fill the office would re-
port such matters to a newspaper. Please re-
spond to Mr.. Wilson's request, and investigate
and report"
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Missouri Militia Called Ont.
FEARS OF TROUBLE AT SEDALIA OWING
THE RAILROAD STRIKE.

THE RAILROAD STRIKE.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. March 10..iov. Mar1naduke
has called the militia here 10 go to Sedalia Mo-
10 aid in repressng the trouble likely to arise,
there to-day out OF the railroad strike. About
$50 officers and men left here on a special train
this morning and will arrive at Sedalia at 4
O'Clock p IN.
SEDALIA, Mo-. March 1o.-The situation here
is but little changed. The strikers refused TO
allow any freight trains TO leave yesterday.
They have adopted resolutions recommending
that Manager HoNie be superseded i'm the man.
agement OF the Missouri Pacific. The city coun-
ell yesterday appropriated = 1000 pay special
police 10 protect the property of the company
and assist in the movement of trains, and Diyi-
sion superintendent Hager has requested the
sheriff of this county To give men willing to
work protection. The strikers were out last
night doing double duty, guarding property and
seeing that no freight was moved. They ara
very well behaved.
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Alexandria Affairs.

THE PROPOSED SCHOOL HOUsE-The school
board last fall voted to erect new school house
on the Washington school lot and bid of
1850 OF Mr.. W. Gibson was accepted, and the
finance committee directed to raise money for
that purpose: Mr.. w. H. Lambert, the finan-
cial agent of the committee, after an effort to
secure in Alexandria loan of that sum on the
pledge of the school property now owned by the
weeks ago his failure to obtain the loan. SAVING.
"ln our community there are but few sources to
which to apply for loans of such an amount,
and whilst the security is regarded as ample
those to whom have applied, although warm
advocates of public instruction, are fearful of
adding additional burdens to our already over.
taxed community" A motion to abandon the
project made at the last meeting of the
board was referred to the finance committee,
and no further action has yet been taken; but
it is understood that the matter is by no means
abandoned.
PROBATE BUs1NEss-The corporation court
has admitted to probate the will of George Nc
Burney, sr., with r. H. Havener as executor, a
bond Of $15, 600 having been given Ella p.
ootastrophe has been nn annantnS an tas
administrative of her late husband and II. Helm
and VIM: Vase have been appointed admins
traitors of the estate Of Ambrose Vase. w. p.
Miller has qualified as executor of Mrs Robert
II. Miller, giving S34, 900 bond.
A TRAMP LASHED.-Another whipping post
case occurred here yesterday, and this time a
white man was whipped. A tramp, named r.
7. Mofett, was convicted of stealing q railroad
this would have involved eight weeks work in
the chain gang, MOffett asked to be whipped
instead, and after the lash had been applied to
his back he was released.
POLICE REPORT-There were two prisoners
and three dodgers at the station-house this
morning: Harry Boutler; colored, arrested by
on Emily Boutler and Edward Houk, coiOred;
and Monteno Thompson, colored, arrested by
Officer Goodrich; charge, assault on his mothers
NoTEs.-The corporation court has adjourned
until to-morrow.-Oysters, which have been
very scarce here, are now being bought up in
considerable Quantities.-The wages of the
employees Of the Midland railroad at Lynch
burg have been reduced, and some fear is enter
tanned OF O like reduction here.-JOhn Critcher,
jr., was admitted to practice in the city court
yesterday Beach, held in Jail charged
with robbery, has been released on bail, with
Augustus Butts as surety
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An Old Mans DoubIe Crime.


THEN SHOOTING HIMSELF.
IoyTNGToN. ILL, March lo.-C. T.. Riggn, n q
old and greatly respected resident, aged sixty.
SIX, was found dead last night in bed beside hid
wife, who also was lifeless. The case is UNI
doubtedly one of murder and suicide, Mr. Rig
gin first shooting his wife and then himself
Mrs. Riggin was living on her back. the ball hay-
ing entered the head at the right temple, there
being no indication that she moved after being
shot. The ball entered the head Of Mr.. Riggia
on the right side. A revolver was found lying
between them. Both were in their night
clothes, which leads to the belief that the act
was done after retiring. 1t il supposed that .
recent loss 10y the failure OF the Merchants and
Farmers Bank here, by which he lost about
$500, was the cause OF the double crime.
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Extension Of the Water Works.
MAJOR LYDECKER REPORTS THE PROGRESS OF

mAJOkS L. OFChER REPOtSTS THE PROGRESS OF
THE WORK LAST MONTH.
Major Lydecker reports to the chief of engi-
neers in regard to the operations for increasing
the water supply that during the greater part OF
February the river at Great Falls was frozen
over, the ice being about fifteen inches thick.
The masonry stood we'll, but the Golfer dam and
rip-rap were much injured and displaced
Nothing was done on the dam during the
month, and 1t Is not expected that anything
mel progressed as usual during the month. The
total length OF the tunnel to be driven is 90 715
IS, $3.50, leaving amount to be yet driven,
11,17S feet inches. Owing to the extreme
cold weather very little was done during the
month towards the construction Of the reser.
voir. Work was continued with small force
In excayating a ditch for the west side conduit
east side. Very little work was zone on the
main connections beyond making preparations
for the coming work. It is expected that the
work OF laying the 75-inch pipe will be con-
tinued during March.
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THE PRESIDENT'sCA CALLERs.-Among the Pres.
idents visitors this morning were the Louisi-
ana congressional delegation, Senators Vance,
Brown, Palmer, Sabin, Manderson, Mcpherson,
Harris, German and Chase, Speaker Carlisle,
Green, Hale and Ermentrout, and ex-Rep-
resentatives Walling and Canlfeld and G.
p. Culver.
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REsIaNATIoN OF THE SOLICITOR GKNERAL.-
Solicitor General Phillips has rendered his res
ignatton to the President to take effect upon
the appointment and qualification of his sue
cesDOr. He does not propose to embarraB the
Attorney General by vacating his ONCE until
provision shall have been made to du it
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DIE To LIE EXCESS OF oFFICIAL zrl

DUE To TIE EAtESS OF UFFItIAL LEAI.
LONDON, March 10.-The newspapers here res
gard the hauling down OF the British flag by
Germans at Victoria, the English mission
town on Anbas bay, on the west coast of Al.
rica, and the substitution of The German flag
therefor, due to an excess of zeal on tho
part OF German officers. IL s thought that
Germany would be unlikely 10 recognize such
a breach OF public law.
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Lord Durham's Divorce Sutt.

DISMISSED WITH COSTS AGAINST HIS LORD.
SHIP.
LONDON, March 1O.-Iord Durhams suit for
divorce, on the ground OF his wites insanity.
the trial OF which was begun i'm the divorces
court, before Sir James Hanncn, on February
10Th was to-day dismissed, with costs against
his lordShip. Sir James Hammer, I'm rendering
his decision, declared that the respondent loved
another, and cen ured her family for arranging
the marriage with his lordship. The alleged
insanity of Lady Durham before her marriage
was, the judge said, entirely improved.
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LONDON, March lo.-Mail advices from Koru
state that the sixth volume of Gen. Gordons
diary, containing telegrams exchanged with sir
Evelyn Barring, has been sent To England. This
volume gives detailed account OF events I'm the
Soudan from November . To December Ia. Tho
hNe other volumes OF the diary and Gordon's
complete draft of a scheme for the settlement
of the Soudan question are in the possession oa
Ten. WolSplPN
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Urging Gen. Logan tO Write a History
Of the War.

CHICAGO, March 10 The CHICAGO Union
Veteran club has adopted resolutions urging
Gen. Jno A. Logan Ia undertake the task ok
writing history of the civil war.
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ALBION, y. ", March 10.-Charles A. King.
teller of the orleans county national bank, who
shot himself last Thursday, died this morning,
Never before has this community received such
a shock "a this has caused, as Mr. King was held
in high esteem by the entire population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-10

DR.. Ellersbee Wallace, one Of the oldest and
best known among the medical profession of
Philadelphia, died yesterday.
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THE NEW COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Gen.
j. c. Black, left his home at Danville, Ill.,, last
night for Washington. His appointment is IA
vorably received by the people of the north
west and he has received many letters from
gratulatiOns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-10

WICHITA, KAN March lot was found i'm.
possible 10 hold United States court for the
trial of the oklahoma boomers, and the cases
must go over TO the regular term I'm September.
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All Movement Of Freight stopped.
m,NnI rps pE,,op ,1 Iz,,-1, ,,,-s,>,,,s "'i

THE STRIKE OF THE TEXAS PACIFIC FREIGHT
HANDLERS DEMoRALIZING BUSINESS.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1o-The strike Of
freight handlers on the New Orleans and Texas
Pacific has apparently for the present put an
end To the movement of freight. Ii Is reported
that no freight ears left this city yesterday ON
that road. A special to the Pc0vune from
Shreveport says: In commercial circles the
effects OF the strike are felt 10 "A considerable
extent. over 50 car loads Of freight due last
week are detained en- route. Commercial and
agricultural interests i'm need of provisions are
suffering i'm consequence The delay in delivery
of freight may result i'm suits for damages
against the railroad company. The freight
depot as deserted. All the employees have been
discharged, except one, until the trouble Is over.
The sympathy OF the people is with the strikers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-10

UP TO THIS MORNING none of the appropria-
tion bills passed by Congress had been sent
from the State department to the government
printing office
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CONsULS RECoGNIZED.-The President has
recognized Robert Smith as British consular
agent of and for Eureka, Arcata and Hookton,
In the state of California, to reside at Eureka:
1sidor Rodriguez Espina, consul :of Spain at
Boston, and NicanOr Lopez Chacon, consul of
Spain at Charleston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-10

THE REPAIRS to the new dispatch boat
Dolphin have been completed at the New York
navy yard, and her trial trip was to take place
to-day.
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Consumption Among the Osage Ins
dtumS

LITTLE Rock, ARK, March 1O.-Advices
from Indian Territory report that consumI-
ton in an epidemic form Is decimating the
Usage Indians. Many prominent Indians have
died the past few weeks.
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LABOR STRIKE TROUBLES.
MISSOURI MILITIA CALLED OUT.
LORD DURHAM'S DIVORCE SUIT


CHANGE IN THE METHOD or TREATMENT.
NEW YORK. March 1o.-t,en. Grant was
given n stimulant last night in place oi an ano-
dyne. This change in the treatment had
soothing effect, and the patient passed the night
very comfortably. Several times he awoke,
but each time fell asleep again after a brief
interval. This morning he arose quite late,
but felt much refreshed. He made no COM
plaint in regard To the throat trouble. and waa
anle 10 narlakn OF considernhle nourishmenl
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ORDERED TO THEIR REGIMENTS.-First Lieut..
Thos. C. Davenport, 9th cavalry, and First Lieut..
Jas. A. Buchanan, 18th infantry, both of whom
have been on duty in the War department for
some time past, have been ordered to their re-
specttYe regiments
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Not Seeking Office.
MR.. DICKSON SAYS HE IS A DEMOCRAT FROM
PRINCIPLE, AND NOT FOR REvENUE-HE DOES
NOT ANTICIPATE RAPID CHANGES AMONG DIS
TRICr OFFICIALS.
"It is reported that you are a candidate for the
position of marshal of the District or District
Commissioner" said STAR reporter to Mr.
William Dickson, who represents the District on
the national democratic committee. "Is the
rumor correct?"
'Some time ago publicly stated" said Mr..
Dickson, "that was not a candidate for any
place. The published statement that am seek
ing office is unauthorized and without founda-
ton, in fact. l am democrat from conviction,
and endorse its principles, from belief that
under my. partys administration of public
affairs the best interests of the country would
be protected No, sir; you can contradict the
rumor for me, and say that am not democrat
for gain or spoils for revenue only.
"Who are the prominent applicants for our
local offices that you know off," asked the re-
porter: ,o,.,u
tains all the names have heard spoken of, al
though believe there may be some gentlemen
mentioned who. like myself, are not in any
changes occur I'm our District organization and
at the proper time, to find men promoted to
to-
enr local Interests; and an my energies shall be
"There are quite an army Of aspirants already,
according to report" suggested the reporter.
"Yes, it seems so. l feel disgusted at the indie
cent haste and indiscreet course of some pa
triots' who are forcing themselves forward, and
from the numerous petitions thrust under ones
nose for signature it looks to me as though the
applicants fully appreciate the wisdom of the
adage, delays are dangerous, and believe race
of diligence will secure the prize they. covet."
"Do you anticipate many rapid changes
among our local government officials?"
81 do not said Mr.. Dickson. ''I under
stand the policy Of the administration in that
respect; it will be to displace incompetent and
unworthy men, removing partisans who have
used and conducted their offices with a sole
desire to aid and assist one political party, and
to reward intelligence and merit within the
democratic party"
s'Then You are determined not to join in the
scramble for placer"
"NIost decidedly" said Mr.. Dickson. 81 am
satisfied with my title of citizen, and seek ofii
cial honors."
"Will the national committee hold any more
meetings here?'
mo, think not" said Mr.. Dickson. "Their
duties are ended for the present: the work en-
trusted to them was well done and in practical
business way. Many of the members are still
here looking after state interests, and will re-
main until the new administration is well under
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-10

The trial OF doctor" John buchanan and Re.
becca Il. Russell, charged with issuing bogus
medical diplomas. began In PhiladelphiA Eo6
terday.
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THE THRILLING STORY OF TWO YOUNG CHI.
CAGDNIAN'S

NAtpNIANS
CHICAGO, March lO.-Three years ago n
story appeared i'm the newspapers about diae
monds having been smuggled into New York.
concealed in the handles of shaving brushes.
Wm l.. Williams, who boards at No. ISIS
Indiana avenue. this city, read the story. Ono
sunday morning recently while Williams was
shaving lac heard something rattle i'm tho
handle Of his shaving cup. Mr.. +. n. Tracy,
who boards at the same address. CHANGED To be
in Mr.. Williams room last Sunday morning
when the latter was shaving. Williams told
Tracy the story about the rattling i'm his shave
ing brush handle and the smuggled damonds.
Mr.. Tracy very much Interested and
pleaded for permission TO break the handle.
Williams agreed, saying, "lou can have half
of all the diamonds that you find" Mr.,
Tracy crushed the handle of the brush under
his heel and spread the pieces on tine carpet.
There glittering among the fragments shone
two good-siZed diamonds Mr. williams
divided the spoils with his friend according To
promise.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S2O1 500: customs, S563,555.
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From WALL Street TO-Slay.

NEW YORK. March 10, Wall street.-The stock
market was weak at the opening this morning,
The rapid advance i'm Lackawanna for the past
two three days has led operators TO fear Q
sudden reaction, which might bring about a de.
cided break in the whole list; and there ~
therefore, a disposition 10 await Developments
In the morning hour Lackawanna fell to 1854
however, at IL O'Clock. The rest OF the list de.
clined a fraction from the opening figures, and
in sympathy with the upward movement in
Lackawanna again became strong and at the
end of the first hour were fractionally higher
than at the opening. Loaning rates are easiers
Lackawanna loaning at IA, n. Y. Central ana
Erie DDS at 1-32a1 "a; the Others nat at 1-126s
Brokers report general scarcity Of stocks
DEATH REPoRTED.-The Treasury depart.
ment is informed Of the death OF Mr.. James
Crawford, superintendent OF the mint at Car.
son City, Nevada, and that the business OF the
office will have to be suspended until his sucs
cessor is appointed.
RUN OVER By HANSON CAB AND KrLLEn.
Coroner Patterson held an inquest at the eighth
precinct station this morning over the remaine
OF Benjamin ID. Manning, who died from
injuries received by being run over by q ham
the testimony OF i've witnesses, the jury res
turned the following verdict: THAT the said
BENJAMIN b. Manning came 20 his death about
p. m, ON the 9Th day OF March. at his resi-
dence, No. 7O1 East Capitol street nom in.
juries received by being run over by q hansom
cab on the night OF March 9TH, carelesSly and
criminally driven by some person 70 the jury
unknown"
- <~3ol a srr~rx<rs, r<,.~
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THE RIVER FRONT IMPROVEMENT.
Report Of Col. p. C. Hains.
INTERRUPTION OF THE WORK By THE FREEZE

Col. p. c. Hams, in his report to the chief Of
engineers of the operations for improving the
Potomac river during February, states that
since the 10th ultimo the ice in the river has
been from four to eight inches thick, necessi-
tating almost entire suspension of dredging.
bensen McNee's hydraulic dredge worked
about 21 hours during the first days of the
month, excavating $3.50 cubic yards Of mate
rial, an average of 251 4-1O cubic yards per
engine hour, which was deposited on the flats,
section III. As therowas too much vibration
OF the engines, it was decided, on the 9th ult,
10 stop work and put in extra braces. After
that work could not be resumed on account Of
the Ice. The engine beds have all been well
oraced and defective parts Of the machinery
renewed, SO that good progress ought to be
made when operations are resumed. The sec
ond dredge of this kind was completed at the
navy yard, but has not yet commenced work.
Inc formation Of embankment along the
Washington side OF the fill of section III
We'll hen somers hasvv was ,c progressing fairly
pension of work. During the month the contrac-
tor mas built a new chute, much better adapted
bankment on the Virginia channel side of sec
uon III during the month. But little work was
done done by the .; E. Culver company on the EN-.
Dankment of the tidal reservoir on account Of
thei and cold weather. No work was done
on on the small tidal reservoir until February oath,
since when good progress has been made. This
work is being done with clam-shell dredge
and chute rs feet long.
During March it is proposed to continue work
under all the contracts now in force should the
weather permit The new hydraulic dredge will
be put to work on the Washington channel, and
about the end of the month she will be taken to
the Virginia channel and commence operations
there.
BIDS REJECTED.
The bids for dredging and forming an embank-
ment on the outer margin of sec. II of the river
improvement and the southeast margin of the
tidal reservoir have been rejected and author
piVpn N Hain to d<, r.,rl-
by day labor and to hire one OF more dredges
for the purpose 1t is estimated that it will cost
about $4,000. The lowest bid received was
$13, 900.
CONTRACT AWARDED.
The contract for furnishing IL 900 yards Of
rip rap for the Potomac improvement has been
awarded to G. Vanderwercken, Of Georgetown,
at So cents per yard.
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kilograms to The Star.

GEN. GRANT BETTER TO-DAY.
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Last Saturday four negroes were drowned at
Minocks Landing, Red River parish, La, while
attempting to cross the river in a skid.
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Gen. Grant More Comfortable.
MORE FREE FROM PAIN THE LAST DAY OR TWO
HIS BOOK FINISHED.
From the New Y ork Times to-day.
The paradoXical effects of Gen Grants disease
were manifested throughout yesterday when
he felt strong, ate abundantly, and was without
pain, but was in nervous distress from want of
Sleep There will be consultation of physicians
on Sunday to devise means of toning up Gen.
Grants system. DIR. Douglas says that the
passage OF the retirement bin, while very graft
Ning to Gen. Grant, had a bad immediate Ell
feet on him, as he had abandoned all idea of
such a thing, and he was not in condition to
enjoy surprise.
The memoirs on which Gen. Grant has been
at work for months, and about which he was
specially solicitous, are at last finished, much to
time each day in looking over his proofs and in
other revising work, but the burden of finishing
the book is of his mind. He has received many
congratulatory letters in regard to the retire
ment bill. One of them, from E. ID. Morgan
Post, No. lot, g. A. R., regards the bill '.as q
deserved act of courtesy and proper recog-
milton of distinguished services rendered by
yOu both in war and peace. There are many
among our comrades" the letter goes on, 'whO
have had the honor to serve under your COM
mand in the field, and these are joined by all in
love and admiration for your long and honor
able career as soldier, President and citizen"
The letter closes with the hope that Gen. Grant
may be spared many years OF peaceful enjoy
ment of the fruits of honors well and bravely
earned. Nearly all of the letters are Of the same
tenor, abounding in expressions Of respect and
affection.