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CHANGES AT SOLDIERS, HOME.
Gen. Henry j. Hunt Appointed Gov.
ernor, and Capt. Robert Catlin Dep.
uty Governor.

The President to-day appointed Gen. Henry
j. Hunt, retired, to be governor of the Soldiers
Home, vice Col. Samuel D. Sturgis, 7th Cavalry,
and Capt. Robert Catlin, retired, to be deputy
governor vice Capt. Wyllys Lyman, 5th infan-
try. The change will go into effect on the 18th
of May, when the officers relieved will proceed
to join their respective regiments. Surgeon
Chas. c. Byrne has also been detailed for duty
at the Soldiers Home, relieving Assistant Sur
geon Calvin Dewitt, who will report to the sur
geon general for duty. The action of the Pres-
dent In placing the Soldiers Home in command
ot retired officers is commended generally, but
particularly by army officers. The home,
it is held, will now be what it
was originally intended to be, a retreat for dis
aeied or aged soldiers, commanded by retired
O1ncers The inmates of the home are not in
reality soldiers, and it is claimed that they
should not be governed by officers in active
service, whose place is with their regiments.
General Hunt, the new governor, is well known
In Washington, where he has resided since his
retirement, September 14th, 1883. He was a
gallant officer and has a brilliant record Capt.
Catiin, the newly appointed deputy governor,
lost his left leg from wound in the line of
duty, August Sd, 1861. He was then appointed
captain of the invalid company, 43d infantry,
and was placed on the retired list of the army
In 1870. He resides at Dobb's Ferry, New York.
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JUDGE WYLIE's RETIREMENT.
1t Will Take Effect On the 3Oth Inst
Talk as to the SuccessOrshtp.

Judge Wyle yesterday, at his interview with
the Attorney General, concluded to send in his
resignation as one of the justices of the Supreme
Court of the District, to take effect on the 3Oth
inst. 1t is expected that his successor will be
appointed without delay, on the receipt Of HE
resignation, SO that the new judge may enter
on his duties on the 1st of May. a,
Judge VIM. NJ. Merrick, of Maryland. who
formerly sat on the District bench, and James
q. Payne, auditor of the District Supreme
Court, are said to be the most favored candi-
dates for the two vacancies the District
bench to be made by the retirement of Judge
Wylfe and the expected retirement of Chief
Justice Cartier. The delegation of members of
the bar who waited upon the President yester-
Judge Wylie's successor, handed the President
letter. signed by l.. G. Hine, w. b. Webb and
Reginald Fendall, stating. briefly Col. Paynes
record as a lawyer and citizen as follows: '.Mr.
Payne has been Il practicing lawyer for nearly
thirty years. In 1892 he entered the army as
volunteer from Pennsylvania, and resigned
therefrom in 1867 as lieutenant colonel.
He at once resumed his former profess
sion in the District Of Columbia, and has
for eighteen years enjoyed to a marked degree
the confidence and respect of the courts, the
community and his fellow practitioners. His
1879 Col. Payne was designated by unanimous
action of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia as its auditor. an office combining
the functions of an auditor, a referee and a mas
ter in chancery, and still holds that position.
He is in the prime of life, being of the age Of 81
years In politics he has always been a con-
sistent democrat, and has frequently taken ac-
tive part in the political campaigns in support
sing Col. Payne to you as an able lawyer and
courteous gentleman, well fitted to adorn the
BENCH
It is said by friends of Judge Merrick that he
Will receive the appointment to succeed Judge
Wylie, and upon the retirement of Chief JUS
tice Cartier will be made chief justice, the
vacancy then existing; they say, will be filled
by the appointment OF Mr.. Payne.
The only objection made to the appointment
of Judge Merrick is that he is too old for the
position, being, in fact, almost at the retiring
age now.
Judge Wylie after spending some time in
consultation with his fellow judges this morn
Ing on pending cases wrote his resignation ind
took ttin person to the President. ~
JUDGE wYLIE's RESIGNATION HANDED TO THE
PRESIDENT.
Judge Wylie called at the White House
shortly after o'clock to-day, and formally ten
dered his resignation to the President The letter
of resignation will not be made public until the
President replies to it officially. Judge Wylie
said this afternoon that the President did not
intimate in the interview who would succeed
him.
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THE TELEGRAPH CoMPANY'S COURTESY TO rH
nNITEn A

THE TELEGRAPH CoMPANY'S COURTESY TO THE
UNITED STATES OFFICERS.
PANAMA, April 25.-Everything is quiet here.
Lieut.. T. b. NJ. Mason is in charge of the Pana-
company has just received tie following from
the New York office: "Inform all United States
military and naval officers that the Central and
South American Telegraph company, on Sum-
day, April 26, will transmit from Panama their
family and social messages to places in the
United States free OF charge. Hope you will
use of its wire for this purpose in behalf of the
United States officers at Colon. The Galveston
manager has been instructed to accept replies
free -
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Important Treasury Appointment.
JAS. Q. CHENoWITH, OF THE TREASURY. TO BE
AUDITOR.

JAS. Q. CHENowITH, OF THE TREASURY. To BE
FIRST AUDITOR,
Hon. ]. O. Chenowith, of Texas has been ap-
pointed first auditor of the Treasury, vice r. NJ.
Reynolds of Alabama, resigned by request. Mr..
Chenowith is native of Kentucky, but is a
citizen of Texas. He has been prominent in
Texas politics for years. He is said to be a fine
lawyer; served in the Texas legislature for sew
eral terms, and was the author of the celebrated
ChenOwith railroad bill. He was for years the
chairman ofthe committee on internal improve
ments in the state. He was supported for the
At the outbreak of the war Mr.. ChenOwith
enlisted in the confederate army. He was a
major of the First Kentucky cavalry of Gen.
he has been the law partner of United States
Senator Maxey. Mr.. Chenowith was district
Judge in Texas for several wears.
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NEW YORK, April 25.-Gen. Grant did not got
settled for the night til about 1 O'Clock this
morning. He received q we minims OF morphine
and after o'clock he slept at intervals. The
sore at the base OF the tongue appeared angry
last night and restlessness may have been the
result Between and . O'Clock this morning
the patient slept most of the time, and when he
aroused and his throat was examined there
were more favorable Indications than yester-
day.
When DR.. Douglass left al $50 a m. he said
the general had passed very quiet night.
though his sleep was somewhat broken. So FAR
as the physical condition of Gen. Grant is con-
cerned ne might with safety ee removed TO the
mountains or seaside to-morrow, bat no re-
movsl will occur until July lSt. That the gen.
erai viii survive the summer is the belief Of
those In position to Judge OF the probabilities.
He Will, IL is thought pass the summer without
relapse, but the recurrence OF cold weather VIII
perhaps effect a change that Is not desirable To
anticipate at this time of improved conditions.
Or. Douglass will return to the house at .
o'clock tonight.
GEN. GRANTS DAILY DRIVE ABANDONED.
Gen. Grant did not take his usual carriage
ride to-day. He had passed an uncomfortable
night. and the weather was considered too cool
Tor him TO venture out
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Double Murder i'm West Virginia.

YOUNG MAN SHOOTS HIS SWEETHEART AND
A RIvAL SUITOR.
CEREDO, w. VA, April 25-A double tragedy
occurred about nine miles from this place on
the Ohio side, Thursday night, the result of a
lovers quarrel. Early In the evening Thomas
Wilson called on Miss Minnie Jacobs, his sweet
heart. Shortly afterward another suitor for
Miss Jacobs hand arrived at the house. Wilson
became jealous, and said something to the girl
which she resented. A quarrel ensued, In
which Hefner' the second suitor took part.
Finally Wilson drew . revolver and fired quick
ly at Hefner, but the ball struck Miss Jacobs,
who was standing near him. A second shot
struck Hefner In the breast. Both the wounded
people lived an hour after the shooting. Wilson
ded and has not yet been arrested.
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TWENTY PEOPLE LIVING IN FOUR RooMs-THE
BACK YARD DEPOSITORY FOR FILTH.
Mr.. Joseph S. Simpson recently wrote to the
health officer follows: "Now the warm
weather is at hand, respectfully call your at
tention to the premises, 731 9TH street couth-
east. I live next door-729-and think the
place needs looking after. The house contains
four. small rooms. 1 don't know how many
families there are in il, but there are living in
four rooms twenty persons men, women and
children-of all colors, from nearly white to as
black as they make them. There is but one
married couple in the crowd, and they have
but one child. There is no drainage to the place.
and all waste water and filth is thrown in their
back yard, which, If not unhealthy, Is very Of
fensive."
DIR. Townshend referred this to Sanitary In
spectOr j. n. Dickson, who visited the place, and
reports: The statement made by Mr.. Simpson
is, in the main, strictly true, and / find the
house, or shanty, No. 731 7th street southeast,
to be q nuisance, and IL any law can be found
the nuisince should be abated at once. The
house is used as a negro farm school for colored
children. and is overcrowded, and, as stated by
complainant, there is no drainage from lot for
slops, DC Irecommend attention OF police be
invited to this nuisance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-25

The Committee to Count the Funds.
The following committee has been appointed
to count the money and securities in the
Treasury: Mr.. John Casseli, of the District, for
Mr.. Wyman; Mr.. Dashaml, chief of the public
moneys division, for Secretary Manning, and
Mr.. n. A. Smith, a New York banker, for Mr..
Jordan
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War Department Changes.

Thomas Duke, class 3, office Judge advocate
general, promoted to be chief Clerk OF that de-
partment, vice Mcdonald dismissed: Samuel
Jones, class /, AGO, promoted to class 3, and
transferred TO office of judge advocate general;
w. l.. Littlefield, clerk class 1, AGO. resigned
to take effect May 18th.
The following appointments to clerkships OF
81 900, under civil service rules, have been
made on six months probation: AGO, Erwin
w. Bowen, NY; S.G.O., VIM. III. Huston. Iowa;
j. II. Hines, ILL.,; A. Il. Woodiord, Conn; Henry
L. Scudder, Wis, and VIM. 4. FrantZ, w. Va.
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It is understood among those who are most
deeply interested in procuring government ap-
pointments that about all the places at the
disposal'of the state department have either
been filled or promised. Also that the next
changes to be made belong to the Treasury. 1t
is said that the internal revenue service is to
have.a pretty thorough shaking up. Present
incumbents are 10 give way To new men, and
then the customs service viii be taken in hand.
The necessity OF changes i'm the Interior depart
ment has also received attention, and IL l. eS.
pected that not few changes Will soon be made
in the indian and land bureaus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-25

The Massachusetts, Reform club rendered n
complimentary banquet to Hon. Carl Schurz, at
Boston, last evening, at the Parker house.
Minister Phelps was given an informal recep-
ton by the ST. Botolph club, in Boston last eve.
ming.
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A RESPITE FOR LANCASTER.
His Execution Postponed Two Weeks.

The President to-day granted a respite of two
weeks to the condemned murderer John Lang
ster, who was sentenced to be hung next Fri
day. The respite was granted upon the recon-
mendation of the Attorney General, that his
exact mental condition, about which there is
some doubt, may be fully ascertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-25

WHAT NAVAL OFFICERS SAY ABOUT THE BRIT
1SH AND RUSSIAN WAR VESSELS IN HAMPTON
ROADS.
The presence Of an English and Russian
man-of-war at Hampton Roads gives rise TO con-
siderable speculation among naval officers.
The two vessels are evidently watching
each other closely, and ii is evident that the
Englishman will not lose sight of the Russian
unless peaceful relations established be-
tween the two countries. The Garnet, the Eng
lish vessel evidently followed the Russian Sire
loko from Havana, where both We're together.
In the event of war, the Streloko could play
havoc with the English tramp" steamers
which daily arrive at New York, and this the
Englishman will prevent. Naval officers think
that the Streloko would not leave American
waters with the Garnet following, as the latter
is much the larger and more powerful vessel.
Her displacement is 1000 tons, while that OF
the Streioko is only 1.3o0 and she carries ID
long guns, while the Streloko carries only three
pivot guns and four light guns. If the Russian
vessel should leave ur r2ters after war is de-
clared, the Garnet could not follow her for "a
hours, and they could not begin an engagement
within three miles of our coast. The captains
of the two vessels are on the best of terms and
dined together yesterday on board the Russian
shin StrelOko.
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EIBmt WIN tue HAHI'nreeus.
NIDDLEroN's MEN CORNER THEM IN A RAvINE
-BATTLEFoRD RELIEVED.
Gen. Middleton's command met the half
breeds near Batochis Crossing yesterday. The
final result Of the fight is not yet known. Some
Of the Goth cavalry We're killed, Capt. Clark
was wounded and a bullet passed through Gen.
Middleton's hat. The rebels were driven into q
ravine by Middleton's men. News has been re-
cetved from Winnipeg that Otter's command
have relieved BattlefOrd.
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Secretary whitney and the Advisory
board.

HIS SHARP LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THEIR
REQUEST FOR COURT OF INQUIRY.
Secretary Whitney letter To the naval advi-
sorry board i'm response TO request for a court
of inquiry to investigate the affairs OF the board
on account of statements and reports in regard
to their proceedings is quite pithy
and characteristic communication. After in
quiring to what statements and reports the
board refers the Secretary says:
II presume il is not intended by the board
by this communication 10 suggest the mode by
which the Secretary shall conduct his inquiries
with reference to the work going On in the de-
his advisement to do SO. | shall feel at liberty
to investigate the conduct OF the business OF
this department in such a way seems to me
wise, and if myself have anything TO complain
of in the proceedings of the naval advisory
board l shall bring IL TO the attention OF the
board for such explanation and suggestion as
they may think necessary to make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-25

SUPPLIES FOR THE INDIAN SERvICE..-The
following employees OF the Interior department
have been detailed to proceed to New York city
to assist In the annual opening of bids for sup
plies OF the Indian service: Capt. Hassler, the
appointment clerk, and Messrs. Woog, Seward,
Beckwith and Slater, and Miss Cook, Of the In
dian ONCE.
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Dastardly Incendiarfsm.

A WOMAN'S wAKEFULNESS PROBABLY PRE-
VENTS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
CINCINNATI, April 25.-About three o'clock
this morning Mrs. Hawley, milliner, who oc-
and Vine streets was awakened by noise re-
sembling the pushing of q paper under her
door. She called to ask If 1t was telegraph
messenger, but had no reply. She heard some
one walk away. Her room filled with smoke,
and on going to the door she found paper, satu-
rated with coal oil, burning against her door
Other doors on the same door were similarly
treated, only the paper had not been ignited.
The fire was soon extinguished, without dis
OF st. louis was arrested on suspicion.
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The Occupation Of Panama.

SECRET INSTRUCTIONS OF SECRETARY WHIT.
NEY.
Secretary Whitney has received kilograms
confirming the report Of the occupancy of Pam
anna by the American forces, and has sent In
structions TO Rear Admiral Jouett. but declines
to make their contents public AT present.
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The Dickson Case.

THE LATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE A
CHANCE-MR. KER'S RELATIONS TO MR..
DICKSON. .
In the Dickson trial yesterday, after THE
STARS report closed, the district attorney, Mr..
WOrthington, protested against the remark of
Judge Macarthur that the late Attorney General
should hold him, the district attorney, RESPONSE
BILE for all the scandals heaped about his head.
Mr.. Worthington said this was unjust. He said
that Mr.. Smith, in his opening and Mr.. Dick
son in his testimony had assailed Mr.. Brewster
Judge Macarthur referred to the odium
heaped upon the name Of gentleman
who stood unrivalled for integrity, as an out
rage. "ThisscOurse," he said, "has been per-
sisted in until can hardly restrain myself. 1t
all grew out of the fact that Brewster Cameron
was examined as witness here"
The defense having announced their case
closed Mr.. w. w. Ker, late special counsel in
the star route cases, was called in rebuttal and
Col Corkhill after the first bin against Dickson
had been ignored.
Upon croSs-examination the witness was
asked II during the star route trial he had not
ground floor in an electric light company in
which the witness was interested. He denied
dnced q member Of Philadelphia company to
Mr.. Dickson and told Mr. Dickson that 1t would
be to the interest of the company Of which Mr..
lnent with this Philadelphia company. He had
declined to further talk with Mr.. Dickson on
the subject on account Of their relations to the
Mr.. Cameron was then called to the stand,
and denounced as wholly false the statements
made by Kennedy that he had received instruc-
tions from the witness to talk with Dickson.
Mr.. Wells stated that the government had no
more testimony to offer; but thought it due TO
allow the late Attorney General to appear, if he
desired 1t, to answer the calumnies that had
been uttered against him. He asked that they
be allowed until the next session Of the court
whether he desired or thought it best to appear
here.
The court said 1t could make no order of
course, but as the regular hour for adjournment
had arrived, adjourned the case until Monday.
THE DoLPHIN.-The board appointed to ex-
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The Virginia Coupon Decision.

Mr.. Richard T. Merricl and Attorney Gen.
eral Garland Din his private capacity, as coun-
sci for the state OF Virginia in the coupon tax
cases, will on the 4th of May next ask the SUI
preme Court for a rehearing OF the cases. with n
view 10 securing reversal of the opinion OF the
court given last Monday. Should the court
grant the request counsel for the state Will
make a strong fight tor the reversal of the deci-
sion upon the ground that the court in
error in deciding that the suit against the off,
GERS of the state to compel them Ia receive the
coupons was not 4 suit against the state Itself.
The auditor of public accounts OF Virginia has
directed county trea>urers that coupons must
not be accepted until the Judgment nf the L. =.
Supreme Court i'm the Virginia coupon cases
has been certified to the courts. The decision
OF the Supreme Court, the full effect of which
is beginning to be realized in the rural districts
has created intense ceiling. Augusta is the
stronghold of the so-calcd debt payers yet
repudiation il all the talk there now and the
leading democratic organ has announced Itself
'for the Riddleberger bill or nothing"
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From wall street To-day.

NEW YORK, April 25LThe stock market con-
tinues very dull. and the fluctuations are un'
important Opening prices this morning were
In many cases shade lower than the closing
quotations last evening, from which there was
q slight rally, but the changes wAre for only
small fractions in prices Of all the active stocks.
Nearly ali stocks are loaned fiat, and In no case
Is more than 1-128of per cent charged for use.
Late In the first hour the market developed
some weakness, especially for Union Pacific,
which sold down TO 46as at decline Of n per
cent. Northern Pacific preferred and Oregon
the market is dull and weak. The sales for the
first hour were 10000 shares. The total i'm
ports OF general merchandise at this port dur
Ing the past week were valued at $4,764, ,71O,
and Of dry goods 1t 81, ,O26, ,868.
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Settlers Greatly Excited.

LAYING DOWN THE LAW As REGARDS THE
CROW AND wINNEBAGo RESERVATIONS.
CHAMBERLAIN, DAK..April 25.-Great excite
ment ana activity exists among the settlers on
the Crow Creek and Winncbaco lands opened
To settlement by President Arthur Meetings
are being held on the reservation and at towns
contiguous thereto - Cham berlin. pukwan,
Pierre, Canning, and Blunt-regarding Prcsi-
dent Cleveland's proclamation. Money Is being
raised and societies organized Ia present the
settlers case in the courts and present II TO the
department at Washington. The Cham berlain
Register contains a challenge Offering 500 for
any evidence OF an executive order or treaty II
Congress establishing a reservation on the east
bank OF the Missouri river, near 10 and includ-
Ing the Crow Creek country, prior 10 the treaty
OF 1865 ana since the treaty made hy the
lankton Sioux in 1888, 10y which last treaty all
these lands Were directly ceied Ia the govern
ment. Ii is contended that mo Attorney Gene
raj can show title in any instance. nor fix
the metes and bounds by any presidential
order or act OF Congress, and the only way the
boundaries existed was 10y the Presidents is
suing just s:.ch orders as Arthur issued. OPEN
ing the other lands adjoining aS Hayes did in
1879. and simply leaving these lands I'M
nod
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APPoINTMENTs-Secreta Manning has ap-
pointed VIM. Fryer, of Albany, to be superin-
intendent of repair of federal buildings in New
York city at q compensation of SO day, vice
Michael r. Dady, removed. Mr.. Fryer is the
SecretaryS brOther-in-laW.
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AN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. O'Brien, of
Louisiana, was to-day appointed supervising
inspector of steam vessels for the 10th district.
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REsIGNED.-Mr. D. c. Reinohl, of Pennsyl-
vania, a first assistant in the Patent Office for
twelve years past, has resigned to enter the
firm of Johnston, ReinOhl 81 Dyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-25

THE COUNT OF THE MONEY in the Treasury
will commence on Monday.
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The DoLPHIN.-The board appointed to ex-
anime the Dolphin returned to Washington to-
day, No report will be made until after another
trial trip Of the vessel next week. Mr.. John
Roach has given orders to get her In readiness
for the trip.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S373, ,14S: customs, S546647.
Mr.. w. w. CoRCORAN was among the Presi-
dents distinguished visitors to-day.
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THE INDIAN OFFICE 1NvESrIGATIoN.-The
commissioner of Indian affairs to-day continued
the hearing in the case of Indian Agent Nc
against whom charges have been
preferred by Red Cloud. A number of witnesses
We're heard, and each charge was taken up
1t is doubtful whether the hearing
will be concluded TODAY