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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-14

Sc, but fell back is@l3c; rallied and closed
lie higher THAI Saturday; cash 435@46c;
April 43@443c, closed at 43ac; May 1910
4SJc, closed at A I@47c; June 47l@49ic,
closed at 475c. Oats-Speculative trading
was very active; market opened &c higher,
but fell back finally aud closed l@sc high
er than Saturday; cash 32@32le; April
32lc; May 35t@36sc, closed at 35k@355c;
June S5s@37sc, closed at 35ic. Rye
Firm and higher; No. 2 66c. Barley
Nominal. Flax S~eed-Higher; No. 81 30
Mess Pork-Market active but unsettled;
prices ruled lO@l24c higher, but closed
easier at inside prices; cash Sl2 359
II 373; May $l2 35@l2 so, closed a.
Sl2 36@l2 372; June Sl2 45@l2 62!
closed at So 45@l2 Az. Lard-In fail
demand, firm, and prices a shade higher
cash 81 O2!@8 10, closed at 81 05@7 OH.
June 81 l24@7 20, closed at 81 l2!@
I Is. Boxed Meats-Steady; shoulder
81 50@4 60; short ribs Sc l5@6 III; shor
clear Sc SOFAS 55. W~hisky-Firm at 81 Is
Sugar-Uncbanged. Butter-Quiet; cream
cry 24@25c dairy 2l@22c. Eggs-Firn
at
The Grain supply.
CHICAGO, April l3.-The following figures
taken from a statement compiled to-day b.
Secretary Stone, show the visible sur
ply of wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley Il
the United States and Canada on Saturday
April IL, and amount of increase or decreas
for the week ending on that date: Whea
1851, 232, decrease 7l5,0S6; corn S,S5S
466, increase l,O72,503; oats 2,4lS. $40
decrease 2s6,lss; rye 3l2,799 decress
45,l42; barley 755,570, decrease llO,s64
The stocks grain in store in Chicago Apr
ii were: Wheat l5,S75,429; corn, 2,36S
$50; oats, 426,9 49; rye, 1868; barrie!
50,43s.
PmADnImA, April l3.-Four-Thel
was a good inquiry Tor desirable brand:
Ohio 81 0095 90; Indiana 81 00@4 81!
St. Louis and Southern Illinois 81 0OG
5 90; winter patent S. 0095 so; Minn'
sofa baker 81 25@5 90; spring spot s. z
as 81. Wheat-Strong and excited o
foreign wal news; prices advanced &c, o.
later rescted ac and closing feverist
No. red April 97i@9Stc; May 9i9s9it
june 81 OOf@l oil; July 81 O29 Q:
Corn-There was further advanced of Il
lac in options influenced by light ofsrin!
and good demand based on Anglo Russ
war news. Prices irregular and closed
63 higher; No. 3 mixed, 53l@56lc; N
; mixed April 54@54lc; May 54f954tt
June 55l@56c; July 56@57. Osts-s
] ceipts light; market strong ct lie high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
ported for THE EVENING STAR.


THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE.
whose arrival has been expected are now In at
tendance. The session yesterday afternoon
was devoted to the consideration of O declara-
tion by the conference relative to q proposed
change of "the five-year rule" Five years had
for many years been fixed as the maxi
mum time at which NJ. p. preachers could be
stationed at one charge; but the last general
conference of the church left a continuance OF
the rule optional with the annual conferences.
II was proposed to make the rule for the Mary
Shall be appointed to place for a period ex-
ceeding four years, unless by a two-thirds vote
of the conference; ID. that this rule shall not be
changed except by a two-thirds vote of the
conference. After considerable discussion, the
subject was postponed. This morning the SUBJ
ADOPTED the new four-year rule. Some men,
bers then said they misapprehended the vote.
reconsideration was ordered, and the subject
was again POSTPONED until Monday.
CATHOLIC SERyICES.-The Holy Saturday
services took place at St Marys church here
this morning, beginning at O'Clock and con-
tfnuing several hours. The rites of kindling q
new fire, blessing the Easter candle, &c, were
solemnlzed and the services concluded with a
high mass, all the bells, which have been silent
since Thursday morning, being rung in unison.
LosT.-Last evening horse and cart belong
ing to Lindsay Bro. backed over into the Po-
tomac, near the foot of Prince street, and the
horse was drowned.
NOTES.-The members of the Maryland an.
nual conference left here at twelve O'Clock to
day in special train for Washington TO pay q
visit to President Cleveland.-Major Q. III.
Smith, chief of Gen. FitZhugh Lees late STAFF
and assistant adJutant general first brigade Nir-
ginia volunteers, has resigned.-The friends
come candidate for mayor, but he has not sig
nified his determination on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
SHERIDAN ON GRANT.

What Gen. Sheridan Said at q Recent
Dinner-Gen. Grants DelusiOn About
Money Matters.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-The correspondent
of the Philadelphia Ledger sends to his paper
an abstract of Gen. Sheridan's remarks at a re-
ington, at which Gen. Sheridan was a guest
Gen. Sheridan, the correspondent says, spoke OF
Gen. Grant in connection with his physical suf-
bited genuine affection for his old companion in
arms, and related some facts which cannot fail
to fe Of IF at this time
Gen. Grant dying under such physical torture
as is inflicted by his terrible disease, and under
consequence of the unfortunate business fail
ure that overwhelmed him and his family. I
could never comprehend why the old man fall
old soldiers call Gen. Grant the old mani went
into business. and particularly why he
set himself up in Wall street. From the
time he imbibed this business notion, ! have
base, and had lost that abundance OF caution
that has characterized all his movements.
have listened to him talk about making money
in perfect amazement He imagined that he
had a latent talent for making money, and that
his sons also possessed this talent to a remark
able degree His talent in connection with money
was in an opposite direction, and caused him
to get clear of money in q very short time:
never knew Grant to talk about the great
world has recognized. No one ever heard him
talk about his great military talents or boast
about his splendid achievements in the field.
And yet Grant knew he had extraordinary abili-
ties IN this direction, because his successful
movements and the brilliant and decisive re-
suits that attended them showed him this
No, the old man should have never gone into
camp in Wall street, but should have settled
his tour of the world and enjoyed that peace
and quiet he SO much needed after twelve years
Of constant application and arduous labor in
the field and In the executive chamber. You
have seen Statements" continued General
Sheridan, ITO the effect that the old
man laid plans to secure the nomination for
the presidency in 1868. There is no foundation
for such statements, and know whereof I
were at that time touching his future. He
wanted, above all things, to remain with the
army, which he loved, and whose idol he was
become President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-The Cleveland and
Hendricks club OF West Washington al a meet
ing at Goddards hall last night, Captain JAS
Goddard i'm the chair. endorsed Mr.. William A.
Hutchins for the position ofcollector of customs
and w. Brooke Hunter for the position Of post
master at Georgetown.
A SLIGHT FIRE.-An alarm OF fire was sound
ed about three O'Clock this morning for the
burning of a frame stable owned by Peter Nc
Cartney, and situated on / street, near 25th,
Damage was done TO the amount of $500.
TEMPERATURES AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
IA.M-Great Falls, temperature, As; condition,
3; receiving.reservoir, temperature, 4S; condi-
ton at north connection, 3; south connection,
z; distributing reservoir, temperature, AS condi-
tion at influent gate house, IL; effluent gate
house ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
Death OF Minister Cox's Mother.

The mother Of Hon. s. 8. Cox died at Zanea
Vile, Ohio, yesterday. Mrs. Cox's maiden
name was Sullivan, being daughter ofsamuel
Sullivan, who moved from Philadelphia 10 Ohio
in the beginning Of the present century. He
was q prominent and Trustworthy business man
and was elected treasurer OF the state for his
sterling qualities. The husband OF Mr..
Cox was Ezekiel I. Cox, representative man
and Q well known Ohio editor. They lived hap
PLY together until after celebrating
their golden wedding some ten years
Cox moved from New Jersey TO Ohio
and took his printing press with him, which
was carried on horseback over the Alleghanies,
and was among the first, IL not the very drut
printing press In Ohio. He also built one Of the
1rst paper mills in the state, at GAINESVILLE. Mrn.
Cox was 81 years Of age, and had always been
. very bright, cheerful and loveable woman,
and In good health until within few months,
II is said the minister TO Turkey inherits his
wit and his quick perceptive qualities from his
mother, TO whom he was deeply devoted, and
Sullivan, for whom he is named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
SOCIETIES ORGANIZING FOR THAT PURPos
WASHINGToN TERRITORY.

SOCIETIES ORGANIZING FOR THAT PURPOSE IN
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
PORTLAND. ORE, April 4.--Strong efforts are
being made at Tacoma, w. T., TO organ
ize anti-Chinese societies for the purpose
OF compelling all celestials TO leave the city and
preventing any more from coming there and
violence Is apprehended. Last night masked
men went to the farm of Walter McIoud an
old and wealthy citizen, living near Tacoma
took him from his house and threatened TO
lynch him and burn his properly ii he did not
discharge all his Chinese help McLoud had
been employing Cinnamon on his farm for
some time. After repeating their threats the
men rode away. McLoud Immediately in
formed the authorities and asked for warrants
against the ring-leaderS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
China aud Japan.

THE LATTER THREATENS TO JOIN FRANCE UN-
LESS CHINA wIrHDRAws FROM CoREA.
Hone koNG, April i.-The dispute between
China and Japan regarding the protectorate
over the Corean peninsula is not vet settled
Ine Pekln government has given Ii Hung
Chang plenary power to settle the difficulty. but
the Japanese government refuses to recognize
III Hung Chang's powers until he is furnished
with more binding credentials. In the mean
time, Japan demands that China shall with
draw from Corea. Ii China refuses TO relinauish
ner pretense OF governmental rights I'm Corea,
Japan threatens To make common cause with
France against China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

THE EMPERoR's COMPLIMENTS TO BISMARCK
BERLIN, April a.-Emperor William handed
10 Prince Bismarck with the picture which he
presented TO him on his seventeen birthday q
Gattering autograph letter. The emperor after
assuring the chancellor that he had the fullest
confidence In him, concludes follows: II
think the picture VIII serve 10 remind your de
scendants of the fact that the emperor and his
family know what they owe TO you. These
lines, lasting beyond the grave, will serve the
same purpose. Your grateful, devoted emperor,
Wilhelm" Prince Bismarck received nearly
5000 congratulatory telegrams and letters and
over 2.ooo individuals personally presented
their congratulations
PLoN-PLoN's ADVICE.
PARIS, April 4.-Prince Jerome Napoleon
tF1on-Plon) has written letter I'm which he ad.
vises his adherents 10 oppose an immediate dis
solution of the chamber OF deputies The pro-
blow TO the republic.
THE PRINCES VISIT TO IRELAND.
LONDON, April i.-The Prince and Princess Of
Wales will depart for Ireland on Tuesday even
ing next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
The Charges Against Mr. Dickson.

THE CASE SET FOX TRIAI. On MONDAY, APRIL
20TH.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Macarthur. this
morning, Mr.. III. III. Wells Especial counseD
stated as to the case of VIM. Dickson indicted
for endeayoring TO corruptly influence juror
in the star route trial. that with the district at
torney he had been looking after the witnesses
and they would be ready for trial two weeks
from Monday april 20thD
Amy objection TO that datee" asked the court.
II am ready at any tme?' said Mr. Dickson.
I'VE are ready now," said Mr.. c. NJ. Smith,
Mr.. Dicksons counsel, ''but would like to have
IL understood that the trial shall take place that
day."
.'Set the case for trial on Monday, April Doth, y
said the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

HIS PHYSICIAN DECLARES ABSOLUTE QUIET
NECESSARY FOR HIS RECOVERY.
Ex-Speaker Randall has not improved any
since yesterday. He is not permitted to see
anybody, and absolute quiet is pronounced
necessary by his physician. He slept some
during this afternoon. The most annoying
feature of his illness, at present, il the appear.
ance of several more carbuncles, showing a dis
ordered condition of the blood. However as
yet, Mr.. Randalls friends do not feel that his
attack Is dangerous. Their opinion is that
proper care and treatment, with rest will bring
him round all right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
From Wall street To-day

NEW YORK, April 4. Wall street.-The stock
exchange did not open until IL O'Clock this
morning. The market opened strong first
prices in most eases showing gain of u 10 \.
per cent, but Pacific Mail was weak, declining
& per cent. TO 5O5S,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

Gen. A. c. Darlington, father of Lieut.. CARING.
ton, the arctic explorer, died at Newberry n
C, Friday, aged 81. He was . personal Mend
OF Jefferson Davis.
Gen. De rIsle telegraphs to paris that the q.
counts of the French disasters in TonQuin haze
been greatly overdrawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

PAYMAsrER BELLOWS s'SENrENCE.-There record
of the court-martial OF Paymaster Bellows, on
the Pacific station, for neglect Of duty, has been
received at the Navy department. He Is sem
reprimanded by the Secretary OF the Navy.
The sentence was approved by Admiral Up
shur, commanding the station, and the repri-
mand will be included In q general order TO be
published.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

WAR DEPARTMENT CHANGEs.-Wm. E.
Spedden, clerk class g. and Richard s. Trapier,
class 1, surgeon generals office, resigned; John
J. Goode, Ill.,, Jas. A. -Lsng, Ill. and George
F. Giles, Wis.,, appointed clerks of 81 900 class
on probation, under civil service rules, in adju-
tant generals Office; VIM: ]. r. Thoussen,
Ill; S. B. Fahnestock, Pa, and Charles stevens,
Mich, to clerkships of 81 900 class, on proba-
ton, in surgeon generals office; VIM. F. Tucker,
Iowa, appointed elevator conductor in Winder
building. tss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
Two Horse Thieyes Hanged.

HELENA, Mont, April 4.-The notorious
Felix Constant and Mcdonald were hung OF
Thursday at Buch creek, near Benton, FOR hors,
stealing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

PRrnADRIPHrA. April 4.-The Ladner BROTH
en- Willlam I. and Louis J., brokers, who were
recently convicted o. embezxlement, were sem
tenced this morning in the court Of quarter ses-
saons BY Judge Yerkes TO imprisonment Of three
ysnn and three months In the county prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
Returning from Tamai


SUAKIN, April 4.-The cavalry returned from
Tamai last evening. The infantry are TODAY
returning from the zereba-
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Ex.secretary rrel,urhuv.cu worse.

SUFFERING FROM A LIVER TROUBLE WHICH
MAY TERMINATE FATALLY AT AMY TIME
NEWARK, n. J., April 4.-Ex-Secretary Fre-
lnghuysen Is much worse, and may die at any
time. He is suffering from liver trouble and
prOStrafiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
i'm the Son or Axor
To Drive the Chinese Ont.

LONDON, April 4.-The steamer Marinpol has
foundered in the Sea OF Azof. Thirty persons
lost their lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

HOotilitte9 Between Guatemala and th
Other Repuklics 9usPemded.

other Republics Suspended.
LA LrBERrAp, April 4.-Hostilities between
Guatemala and the allied republics have been
duration Is annoupced. The legislative assem-
bly, OF Guatemala has annulled the decree pro-
mulgated by President Barrios on February
2Sth, in which union OF the Central American
requisites was proclaimed and Barrios was an
nounced @ dictator and supreme military
chieftain OF al Central America. The gold
hilted sword OF President Barrios was found on
the battlefield Of Chalchuapa, broken. Accord
ing to the --latest intelligence received here,
President Barrioo, OF Guatemala, is dead. No
particularly have been received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

THE LEAVE OF LIEUT.. Col. AIRED MoRDk-
Cal, ordnance department. has been extended
two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

COMMANDER r. s. MCCooK has been placed
| on the retired list Of the navy with furiough
pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE Ex-pREsr-
DENT-wHY HE WANTED A THIRD TERM-rHE
SOLDIERS HOME PROPOSED AS HIS BURIAL
PLACE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

The EavOrable COndfffOnS Still Con.
tfnuinG.
NEW YORK, April A, 1890 p.m.-Gen. Grant
has been very quiet since the last report. He
has taken his nourishment regularly. His
pulse is 72 and he is not complaining of his
throat. The accumulation Of mucus was easily
removed by garglng without other medication.
He moves from room to room when required
without trouble. He is now resting in his easy
chair after having been on the outside of the
bed for few minutes.
fSgned) Z H DoIrCr.AS NJ n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and lltn ST. by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't

THE FvESING STAR Is served to subscribers IN the
city by carriers their at 10 cents per
week, or 44c per month. Copies at the counter,
cents each. BY ma-postage prepaid-50 cents
month: one year, So; six months So
Entered at the Post Office at Washington, d. C., a.
eecond-class mail matter.
THE WEEKLY STAR-published on Friday-$l
year, postage prepaid. Six months. so cents
RS- AL mail subscriptions must be paid in advance
NO paper sent longer than is paid for
Rates of advertising made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
kilograms to The Star.
THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE.
CHEERING NEWS FROM GEN.
GRANT.
GEN. BARRIOS REPORTED DEAD.
MIR. FRELINGHUYSEN DANGEROUSLY
I'LL.
GEN. BARRIOS REPORTED DEAD
A COMFORTABLE NIGHT.
The EARLY Morning Bulletins - Gen
Grant Refreshed bv a Long sleep
The Scenes About the House.


NEW YORK, April 4.-Last night was a COM
Portable one for Gen. Grant. He slept quietly
in his easy chair, with his feet resting on stool
from shortly before IL o'clock until halfpast
O'Clock this morning. He was much refreshed
by his sleep of eight hours unbroken, save when
gently aroused to take nourishment at regular
intervals. During the early morning the pa
tient had occasional attacks of coughing Ills
breathing during the night was comfortable.
Doctors j. III. Douglas and George +. Shrady re-
manned with the general all night, and Col
Fred Grant was in the bedroom of his dying
father most of the time. Shortly after mid
night, the outer doors were closed, and the
lights burning in the upper windows turned
appeared in the windows of the library, which
adJoins the room occupied by Gen; Grant, and
the forms of Drs Douglas and Shrady We're seen
moving about behind the shade. Fitfull gusts
of rain pattered against the window panes, and
heavy mist prevailed during the morning
the block where the Grant residence is located
were score of reporters and three policemen,
and even they found the rain and mist SO dis
agreeable that the shelter of opposite doorways
was sought.
AN EARLY BULLETIN.
At halfpast three o'clock the following bulle-
tin, tis,sd signed BY Drs shrady and Douglas was
issued: april 4th, 3:3O a.m.-Gen. Grant has
slept continuously up to this time. Only dis
tnrbed tn by occasional attacks Of coughing TO
nourishment regularly. His breathing is natu-
raj and pulse as usual"
a servant rolled up the parlor window shades
In the library and put his head out into the
murky atmosphere. He looked up and down
the street and then retreatng closed the VIM
dow. Pretty soon signs OF activity were seen
about the basement
DISCERNING A DREAM.
Drs. Shrady and Douglas issued another bull
letin at half-past o'clock, as follows: "Gen.
Grant awoke after a continuous sleep Of eight
hours and related, in a humorous manner, his
dream while under the influence of the an
odyne. He feels refreshed and cheerful, and
asked for cup Of coffee"
.. S. Grant, ir., came from the st. Cloud hotel
at O'Clock. He walked through Goth street
without an umbrella, but did not seem to heed
the rain, which was then pouring down. He
assembled to the library, and was seen sitting at
the window in conversation with DIR. Shrady.
He had brought the morning papers with him
and handed them to the doctor. Mrs. Sartoris
appeared at the library window for few mo-
mentS.
NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE.
DIR. Shrady came out of the house at halfpast
z O'Clock and walked to Madison avenue, where
he boarded a down town car. He said that it
was nothing less than a miracle that the gene
raj should have lived so long, and be in the
condition he is. Dr. Douglas remained in the
sick room while DIR. Shrady was away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

A CANDIDATE FOR THE DISTRICT MARSHALL
sHIP.-Another candidate for the Office Of mar
shal of the District has loomed up in the person
of Major Thomas P. Morgan, ex-Commissioner,
who is endorsed for the place by Vice President
Hendricks and Secretary Bayard. 1t was ru-
mored to-day that he had been rendered the
position. but this was denied at the White
House and by Mr.. Morgan himself. It is ex-
pected that an appointment will be made next
week,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

LooTINo aAID 70 BE GOING ON ALONG THE LINE
or THE RAILR0AD.
PANAMA, April Accommodation between
this city and Colon remains interrupted. News
70 meaeer and uutrustworthy. There are
rumors that lootlng = going on along the line
Of the railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

missioner of the Land Office Sparks to-day.
THE NEW SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER
GENERAL.-Mr. A. Leo Knott, Of Md, the new
Second Assistant Postmaster General, came ia
the department to-day, where he was met by
senator German. He was introduced to Mr..
Thompson, his predecessorsby Postmaster Gen.
eral Villas. He will qualify ynext Monday week.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS has adjourned until
Monday, at which time the April calendar and
law docket will be called.
AN APPoINTMENT.-MisseK r. Ham.
ilton, of North Carolina, having served salts
factory probationary terrmpf six months, has
received an absolute appointment as clerk OF
the 5000 class in the office of the register Of the
Treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

MR. ISAAC BELL, JR-, the newly appointed
minister to the Netherlands, has ol1ered the
post OF secretary Of Legation to Mr.. HAyten Ed
wards, Of the State department, who has CON-
sented 70 aocept
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04

E Mr.. MARR, the venerable chief clerk Of the
First Assistants once, Post Once department,
II confined to his house by sickness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
CONTINUING TO IMPROVE.
Another Encouraging Bulletin from
the Sick Room.

NEW YORK, April 4, 11:15 a.m.-The improve
ment which the last statement suggests in Gen.
Grants condition continues. Since taking his
coffee he has had strong liquid nourishment
twice. The throat has been attended to- and
the irritation which began to trouble him has
been allayed. He walked firmly into an ad-
joining room to have his mouth and throat
cleaned. He is now resting quietly in his easy
chair. His pulse is about as yesterday at this
hour. (Signed) ]. II. DOUGLAS, NJ. ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-04
g GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S256,171: customs, S432, ,O79.

VICE PRESIDENT HENDRICKS called on Com.
missioner of the Land Office Sparks to-day.