Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-06
Washington News and Gossin.

Washington News and Gossin.
THESUPPLEMENTo OF THE EVENING STAR to-
day contains an account of the busy times In
the departments making the annual reports,
Fowderly's annual address to the Knights, the
proposed labor Congress in Washington, annex.
alton talk in Nova Scotia, telegraphic news.
etc. Ihe advertisements are classified as fol-
lows: Auction Sales, Summer Resorts, Dry
Goods. Proposals, Ladies' Goods, Housefurnish-
fngs. Sewing Machines, Professional, Pianos and
organs, Wood and Coal, Attorneys Books,
Family Supplies, Gentlemen's Goods, Medical,
Financial, Dentistry, The Trades, Specialties,
Steamers, Railroads. Potomac River Boats, Un-
dertakers.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-lnternal
revenue, $3.50, 0,391.9s; customs, $685., ,977.79.
FREE OF DUTY.-The Treasury department
has decided that fur cloak, purchased by a
lady In Canada en- route to the United States,
and worn by her two days in the dominion,
was entitled to entry free of duty, under the
mead OF wearing apparel.
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day
were Senators Gibson and Pugh with a delega-
Mar Marshal Nicolay, of the Supreme Court; Presi-
dent Gssllaudet, Representatives Butterworth,
Allen, OF Mississippi, and Fiele.
LIBRARY SITE PRoCEEDINGs.-To-day the
library commission filed petition in the Dis
trict court asking that as to twelve parcels of
land for which the money awarded to the jury
possession. Notices have been served on the
parties interested to appear in court tomorrow
morning.
ARMY ORDERs.-First Lieut.. Stephen w.
Groesbeck, 5th infantry, detailed as acting
Judge advocate of the department of Dakota
First Lieut.. Samuel w. Fountain, sth cavalry,
cru1ting duty. Capt. ]. NJ. Kelley, 10th cav
airy, appointed Inspector on certain clothing
stores, stores, &c, at the ST; Louis powder depot:
incapacitated for duty by an army retiring
board, has been granted six months leave.
PER CAPITA OF REVENUES AND ExpEND1-
TUREs.-The Treasury department has pub
lished statement showing the population, net
revenue and expenditure of the United States
government for the last fiscal year with the per
population is given at. .5S, 100000 and the net
revenue at 1886, ,439, ,727, being a per capita
1885. The expenditures were $242,4S313S-
a per capita OF S4.15, or 24c. less than that of
the previous year.
Mrs. CLEVELAND arrived in Washington
early this morning from Buffalo, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Folsom, and her cousin
Miss Emma Folsom, OF Philadelphia. When
the train reached Wilkesbarre. Pa, yesterday
afternoon, thousand people were waiting to
see Mrs. Cleveland, the majority being women
Cleveland LETT Buffalo at eco yesterday morn
ing III the special car Minerva. They arrived
here about 6 O'Clock, and were met at the
railroad station by the President.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER to Mr.. Samuel G.
Stoney. treasurer Of the Gentlemans Auxiliary
Association of the Confederate Home, in
Charleston, S. c., enclosing $50, says: "a cir
cularjust received informs me of the object and
purpose OF the home for mothers, widows and
daughters of confederate SOLDIERS at Charleston
as well as Its present need caused by recent
misfortune. Though constantly appealed to
from all sides and upon all manner OF occasions
tor pecuniary aid, cheerfully enclose slight
contribution TO the sum necessary to such re-
pair as will enable this useful and benevolent
insfiiution = 70 again open its doors to. the
was intended and whose condition presents
such an urgent appeal TO the sympathy ofevery
American Citizen"
NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign Frederick R. Brai-
nard, detached from the coast survey steamer
Blake and ordered to the Yantic. Ensign Fran
els R. Wall, from the photographic office,
Washington, 10th inst, and ordered to take
charge of the branch photographic office at
New Orleans. Ensign Franklin Swift, from the
Yantic and ordered to tue Swatara Eusign
Harry Kimmell, granted six months leave
from 18th inst Professor Henry D. Todd
granted three months leave from the 9Th inst
HE HAD BETTER REsIGN-At the cabinet
meeting yesterday interesting question
arose in the case of the United States District
Attorney who has been nominated for Congress
with regard to the proprety OF his continuance
In office pending the result of the congressional
election The general opinion expressed was
that the incumbent had better resign his ted
erai office, and he will be so informed. This ac-
tiOn is in accordance with the recent Execu-
tive order in regard to federal officials partici-
pating in politics.
THE MONUMENT ELEvAToR.-1t is thought
that the transformation of the old freight ele-
vator in the Washington monument into pas
senger car may be completed next week. At
finish their work. 1t will probably be month
before the elevator could be put into operation
even if there were funds available tor the pur
pose There is no hurry about the matter, how
ever, for the elevator cannot be used for the
benefit of the public under any considerations
until Congress makes appropriations for the
purpose.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
some OF the new oleomargarine stamps were at
the internal revenue bureau to-da j., For the
special manufacturers (the $500 taxi the stamp
Is large. 1t is embelllshed with an engraving Of
the Treasury, the north front being presented.
sents farming and industry, and the stamp has
coupons enough to make it available for 10
pounds of oleomargarine. The others will be
completed next week. The work is very fine.
Changes in the Offices.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury has ap-
pointed Dr j. j. kenysOn, OF Missouri, to be
all assistant surgeon in the marine hospital
service.
The commission of George H. Whiteside as
local inspector at Appaiachic0la, Fla, which
has been held up for some time, has been signed
and mailed him.
Fran X w. Cross formerly master machinist
In the bureau OF construction of the navy yard
Which was among the bureaus lately abolished,
was yesterday ra-appointed foreman Of naviga-
tion work in the yaru.
The BarthOldi Statue Ceremonies.
PARTICIPATION OF THE ARMY AND NAVY
Rear Admiral Luce, commanding the North
Atlantic station, and Commodore Chandler.
commanding the New York navy yard, have
been directed to consult with Gen. Schofield
relative TO the participation Of the navy in the