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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

PERSoNAL.-Gen. Sheridan returned to the
city from Atlanta last evening.-Mr. and Mrs.
A. Leo Knott, Miss keenan, and w. E. Middle
ton, of Washington, arrived in Jacksonville on
Frlday.,-Gen. Roger a. Pryor, G. F. Beach,
Harvey watson and George H. Tucker, of New
YORK, are at the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Secre-
tary jerks, of the Interior department., who is
on visit to his home in BrOokville, Pa, will
return on Wednesday.-MajorW w. p. Huxford
was called to Connecticut yesterday by the
critical illness of his only sister,. B. Mar
yin, OF Washington. was in Chicago on Satur-
day:--Ias: p. Morris and Thos. Collins, OF
Philadelphia, and Frederick H. Fuller, of
providence, are at Willards.-ExEontroll
kno1 read paper on Legal Tender in the
United States" before the Bank Officers associa-
ton, of Boston, at its first annual meeting and
banquet on Friday evening-Col Lamont re-
turned from Fortress Monroe this morning.
Gen. Eppa Hunton. OF Virginia. A. Dominick,
Of New York, Thos. Bardon, OF Ashland, Wis,
F. +. Guild, of Newark, and Mrs. NJ. +. Wheel
wright OF New York, are at the Ebbitt.-Mr.
ana Mrs. James q. Blaine and Gail Hamilton
nave left Augusta for Bar Harbor, accompanied
by William Walter PheIps.-Edgar NJ. John
Clasel, of Switzerland, are at the Riggs-It
was said at eX-President Arthur's residence last
night that he was improving, and was able to
be about the house.-It is expected that Gen
opening of the new city hall at Indianapolis ON
the 22d OF June next Gen. Sherman has stipu-
lated that no reception shall be given him and
no speech expected of him.-Mr. and Mrs.
morning from Baltimore and are the guests Of
commissioner and Mrs. Oberly. They leave for
NewY FORK tO-mOrrOw.-Ex-GovernO Foster OF
Ohio, left the city for New York yesterday after
a snort visit here.-Col. w. F. Barker, of the
PULLMAN Palace Car company, who has recently
Deen quite Ill, Is able again to be at his post
II. Z. Wilson, of Colorado, and Col. s. Med.
late, OF North Carolina, are at the Metropolitan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
The Civil Service Commission.
THE NEW COMMISSIONERS ENTER UPON THEI

THE NEW COMMISSIONERS ENTER UPON THEIR
DUTIES.
Messrs. Lyman and Oberly, the new civil SER
vice commits sioners, received their commits
sions and took the oath of Office Saturday after
noon. This afternoon the three commissioners,
with Messrs. Eaton and Trenholm, the retiring
commissioners, were received by the President.
Judge Edgerton will continue as president OF
the board. BY the promotion of Mr.. Lyman
the board has now no chief examiner. Mr..
Charles Fred Adams, a clerk in the Office is act
ing chief examiner. The new board will prob
ably have the selection of Mr.. Lyman's success
sor, although the office is one which in Mr..
Lyman's case was filled by nomination by the
President Owing to the delay in the contirma.
ton of the new commissioners and the disin-
clination of the retiring commissioners to act
on matters affecting the practices of the board,
many questions are awaiting the action of the
new commissioners. The delay has also caused
some embarrassment in conducting eNamina-
lions, as there has been no one to 60 out to the
field to take charge. Mr. Theo. l.. DeLand, of
the Treasury department., q member of the
board OF departmental examiners. is now in
the west conducting examinations. Mr.. Will
liam j. Vickery, one of the clerks in the office of
the commission, will probably be sent out on a
similar mission in few days. Mr.. John f.
COmstOck, OF the New York custom service, is
In San Francisco, where he will conduct series
of special examinations for the customs service
there, beginning tomorrow.
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From Wall street To-Day.

NEW YORK. April 19.-There was an irregular
opening 10 the stock market this morning, but
the changes from saturday were only from y 10
which was IS higher. During the hour the
market has been extremely duh for everything
except Lake Shore and Western Union. Prices
have been firm throughout, but the fuctua-
lions were within very narrow limits and show
Lake Shore gained d per cent Western Union
also advanced l., but subsequently lost il. The
only special feature was Manhattan Con-,
which on light dealings advanced H., per cent
but lost fraction LATER At IL o'clock the
market continues dull but firm.
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ARRANGING FOR DECORATION DAY.-At q
meeting OF the q. A. II. executive committee
on memorial exercises, held Saturday evening,
Inc department. commander, vice department
commander, and the official staff and the past
department. commanders were constituted the
reception co nmittee. The chairman, secretary
to select u Anance committee. Past Depart
ment Commanders Gibson and Hawkes. and
Assistant Adjutant General Faunce were ap.
mittees An Invitation received from u. s.
Grant Post. New York city, 70 participate in
Grants = m. at Riverside, NY, was accepted.
The Union Veteran Corps (Oid duards) win act
- an escort on MemOrial day.
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Alexandria Affairs.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR
CORPORATION CoURT.-The corporation court
Judge Meade, resumed its session this morning
The major portion of its business has consisted
in the granting of licenses. The case of Isaac
Freeman will not be taken up until May.
NOTES.-There were seven prisoners at the
station house this mOrning-B. NJ. Thoms for
wife beating and six DRINKS and disorder
lies.-Rev. DR.. VIM. Dinwiddie and Elder X
kemper were the Alexandria representatives
at the recent presbytery meeting at Leesburg
MIR. Geo. Boyer, an old citizen, who lost one
of his legs some time ago, has lately lost the
use of his left arm from bone disease.-The
little steamer w. S. Mause, which went down
the river on her way to the West Indies, re-
turned and had some additional repairs made
last week, and will soon be on the Atlantic
ocean.-The fish wharf now is full in for the
season. While a far different place in extent
of business it is yet carrying on fair amount
of trade.-Mr. E. X. Lynch, of Washington
has been appointed stenOgrapher to the con-
troller of the Danville railroad system in this
city.-The Capital Brick works on the south
ern edge of the city are now busy. Most OF the
brick is sent to Washington.-Nearly1 $4,000
tons OF railroad steel have just been landed at
w. A. Shoots wharf, and is being sent off on
the Midland road, one of whose branches runs
to Mr.. Shoots wharf at the foot of Princess
street.-Major Duffey, commissioner of the
revenue, will close the annual assessment
books of the city to-morrow.-The Bucking-
ham residence, on Prince street, has been
offered at public sale without q bid sufficient
for the heirs. 1t was withdrawn at 81 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
The New Library Building.


THE COMMISSION HAVE BEGUN THEIR WORK
IN REFERENCE TO THE SITE.
The commission appointed by the library
building bill to purchase the site and make con
tracts to-day served each owner of property in
the two blocks designated in the bill to make
return, not later than May 4th, of the lowest
price at which they will dispose of their prop
erty. This service was made personally upon
each one, the commission not wishing to risk
the possibility OF non-delivery through the
mails. With two or three exceptions no dispo-
sition is manifested by property owners to
raise the price because OF the location designated
for the library. 1t is the fixed purpose OF the
commission to purchase the square which may
De offered upon the best terms, and therefore,
as one of the members remarked to STAR re-
porter, the property owners would be standing
~ their own light TO raise prices now. After
the purchases shall have been completed, the
Attorney General will have to examine the
titles and see that they are without flaw. Just
as soon as the question of titles shall have been
settled the commission will break ground for
the new building.
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

AAC NAcSopexsA0 ana Vn10 Canal.
DELAY IN OPENING THE CANAL ON ACCOUNT
OF DAMAGE BY THE FRESHETS
PRESIDENT Baughman, OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal; Paymaster Gambrill, Superintend-
ent Mulvaney and Engineer George w. Smith
arrived In Cumberland Saturday morning.
Ihey found that the destruction Of the canal by
the late floods on the Cumberland division was
even greater than on the eastern division. Ex-
Pe.ienced canal men state that the damage
zone 10 the towpath is far greater than &c was
~ AT the time Of the great flood Of 1877. At least
2OO men, with 55 carts, are at work. under
competent bosses, filling breaks, removing sand
pa,s anu repairing the towpath. President
baughman has ordered 100 more men to be
added to the force next week. AS to the de.
struction OF dam No. =. it Is well understood
lnat It VIII be out OF the question to think Of
repairing the wreck Of the old dam. The abut-
ments remain, but the face or body of the dam.
OF wood, is complete wreck. The policy OF
PRESIDENT Baughman is to place the canal In
SIN; simply nayigable condition, without attempt
OF erecting new dam. The board OF director
Will be called together In Baltimore next Thurs
DAY, and 1t Is also understood the president will
call meeting OF the stockholders at an early
day.. Tho reopening OF the canal cannot occur
until some time between May ana May 10.
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Bismarck Makes In With the POpe.

Berlin spec al 10 the New York Herald.
Prince Bismarck has gone to Canossa He
has buried the hatchet, smoked the pipe u
peace and assured his country that he does not
know a more "wise, moderate and pacific gem
tleman" than Pope Leo. As to the May laws,
they were, it seems, always absurd in the chan
cellors opinion, though I'm the worry and hurry
OF current politics he had not till lately found
time TO look into them closely. "The pope rep
resents the tree Catholic church, while Herr
Windhorst and the center represent Catholic
electoral intrigues." Bismarck expects lar more
from the '.wisdom and pacific nature" OF the
pontin than from the prolongation of sterile
debates in the reichstag. Prince Bismarck and
friends.
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Three Men To BE Hanged.

TWO APRIL BOTH AND ONE MAY 7TH.
The Court in General Term having adjourned
finally this morning, fixes the dates for the exc
cutions at the Jail as follows: Richard J. Lee
and Lewis Sommerfield, on Friday, April 3Oth,
and Antonio Nardello, May 9TH, the hours being
between IL and on the first day and = and ,
as to Nardelo. Thus, two have but ten days
lease OF life and the third but seventeen days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

NEW YORK, April 19.-John Carpenter who
murdered his wife in a third avenue saloon a
year ago. and who has been confined i'm the
Iombs under sentence OF death. this morning
killed himself in his cell by cutting open hfs
Jugular vein and the veins i'm his arm. Carpen-
ter made two unsuccessful attempts TO end his
life before. He was % years of age.
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ACounterfeiter's Lair.
VERY COMPLETE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MAX
ING FALSE COIN AT BUTTE CITY.

ING FALSE COIN AT BUTTE CITY.
FORT kEOGH, MONT, April 19-The house in
Butte City, where the late wholesale counter
feiting of United States coins was carried on
has been discovered. Underneath the house
was a cellar where the work was DONE and in
the cellar has been found an assayer's furnace
Tor melting metal, plaster-of-paris molds for
making coins and an electro-plating battery for
covering the counterfeit gold coins with film
OF gold. The only entrance to the cellar was
through the floor above by removing a loose
board over which the cook stove stood. The fiue
of the furnace beneath was connected with the
stove pipe, and they could always fire up with
out suspicion. There were dies for making
every kind of coin, from a nickel to $40 gold
piece. The silver coins were excellent counter
feits, having the correct weight, the right Jingle
being secured by proportion of melted glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

The B. and d. Strike Settled.
ANOTHER BLOW AT THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR
BY THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Officers of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at
Chicago yesterday met committee of the
striking switchmen, and all difficulties were
settled, the Objectionable men having volun-
tarily requested that they be transferred to
other points, and this was agreed to by the off,
GERS and employees Late Saturday night the
Lake Shore officials attempted to take out a
feight train from their yards at Add street A
rush was made for the engine, and before any
protection could be offered the engineer and
fireman, both were dragged from their posts and
given terrible beating before being allowed to
escape.
The general roadmaster of the Missouri Pa
cif1c railroad has issued an order that all fore
the Knights Of Labor on pain OF dismissal
The directors Of the Missouri Pacific railroad
resident In st. Louis have refused to have any
thing to do with any arbitration proceedings be-
tween the railroad authorities and the knights
of Labor. John w. Hayes, member of the gene
raj executive committee, Knights of Labor, left
st. Louis Saturday night for Washington. where
1t is supposed he will meet Mr.. Powderly.
Judge Pardee, in the United States circuit
ing Knights of Labor, who had committed ex-
cesses, declared that the present strike Is SIM
ply tor the recognition OF the Knights OF Labor,
and not for the redress OF grievances. He
strongly denounced the Knights OF Labor, and
said that the next scntence would be more go
The miners in the CleArdeld coal region have
funds enough 70 carry on the strike all sum-
mer. and It u thought It win continue that
long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

WHAT FOLLOWED DISCUSSION ON TRADES
UNIONS IN CHICAGO.

UNIONS IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, April 19.-Henry Smith, thirty
years old. one of the men employed in Max
well Bros. box factory, during the recent strike,
was the victim of brutal assault yesterday
The trouble started on Saturday night in a
clearinghouse where Smith and large num-
Der of workmen live. A discussion arose about
labor unions, Smith contending that IL was
every mans right to belong to q union or not as
it pleased him. While Smith was standing in
front of the bOarding-house Sunday he was at
tackled by three of the men with whom he had
argued the night before. He was knocked down
and kicked most numerically about the head
and abdomen. Smith was taken to the county
hospital. The physicians say the chances for his
recovery are slight. Two Of his assailants have
been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

NEW YORK, April 19.-G. A. Bennett & Co.
this morning announced 10 the stock exchange
their inability To meet their engagements. The
failure had no elect upon the stock market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Horrible ARRAY Between Colored
Women.

SAN ANGELO, TEX, April 19.-Bad blood has
existed between Mary Love, "a young quadr room,
and a mulatto woman named Matte Moore
They met last evening and desperate battle
was waged. Both women carried dirk knives.
Mary Love was stabbed ten times and Matte
Moore received four gashes but none were
serious. The climax of the sickeniug fight was
reached when the mulatto grabbed the tongue
OF her postrate adversary and cut il out near
the root. The woman will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
How the Socialists Would DO IL.

THEY WANT THE GOVERNMENT
CHARGE OF THE GOULD SYSTEMS.
CHICAGO, April l9.-At "A meeting OF the Anti
Dynamite socialists of Chicago last evening a
resolution was adopted calling upon the ma.
tonal executive committee of the knights OF
Labor 10 request all their local assemblies to
forthwith hold public meetings i'm every con-
gressional district and demand that their repre-
sentatives in Congress vote authority to the
government TO take control at once OF the Gould
system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Armour's Great Canning House Closed.

CHICAGO, April 19.-The canning depart
ment at Armour Co.'S packing house has
been closed and nearly 600 men dismissed. Mr.
Armour said he WAS Obliged To close. owing 10
the dizziness OF the trade and the large stock ON
hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Keeping Benconfieia's Memory Green.

LONDON, April 19.-To-day being primrose
day Nhe anniversary OF the death of Lord
Beaconsneld,) the conservatives every where
appear decorated with his favorite flower The
political crisis is used TO emphasize the ohserv-
ance OF the nth anniversary OF the great tory
leaders demise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

VERDICT AGAINST A RAILROAD COMPANY
SET AsIDE.-Judge Merrick, in the Court in
the court in the case of James Sprngman next
riend) agt. the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Co., reversing the judgment below. The
plaintiff sued tor damages to his son, by having
his feet cut off by an engine, and received a
verdict for So, 900. The court holds that the
court below erred in instructing the jury as to
ordinary prudence on the part of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

The Macon, Ga, Telegraph says there Is no
foundation in fact for the reports circulated -
TO Secretary Lamars matrimonial intention
Referring to the report ON the Panama canal.
made by Hon. John Bigelow 70 the New York
the canal will be opened in 1850 and that &c
will then have . depth Of six and q half meters.
New York Satu rday, having on board the ele-
pbant Alice, Jumbo's former companion In the
Geological Garden at London.
Gov. Hill yesterday signed the bill making II
hours O days work on all horse car roads In the
state Of New York, In cities OF over 100000 is-
habitaDts.
II Is reported 1t Fort Bowie, Arizona, that 0e-
ronino's people are 20 discouraged by the tire
less pursuits that his little band u dlstntegras.
Ing.
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A Post Office Burued.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo. GALA, April 19.-Fire last
night destroyed Andrews hotel, the post office
and several other large buildings. The total
loss is estimated at $4,000; Insurance un-
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCEs.-The an
nual meeting of this academy will begin to-
morrow in the National Museum, and will be
open to the public at noon. Prof. o. c. Marsh,
of Yale College, is president of the academy,
and Prof: Simon Newcomp, of this city, is vice
president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

CALLED ON THE demonstrating Secre-
tary FairchiId, Commissioner Black, and Sena.
tor Jones, of Arkansas called upon the Presi-
dent this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

SECRETARY ENDICoTT went to New York Sat
urday evening. He will probably go to Boston,
and ia not expected back before the latter part
OF the week
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Harmony in the Senate.

Harmony In the Senate.
THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES
AGREE UPON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The republican caucus committee of the Sem
ate met last Saturday afternoon to consider the
order of business, both executive and legisla-
tive. It was decided to recommend that every
Monday be devoted to executive sessions, and
that, together with sessions on other days,
would soon clear up the executive calendar.
With regard to legislative business, it was
agreed to take up the calendar from day to day
and go on with unObjected cases. The pension
cases favorably reported, the interstate COM
merce bill, the bankrupt bill and other import
ant pending measures are to receive early con-
slderatton; but 1t was understood that appro-
priation bills are TO have the precedence at all
times.
The democratic caucus committee met this
morning, when the program of the republicans
was submitted to them and approved. Among
the democrats there is q manifest inclination to
unite with those republican Senators who favor
the Fitz John Porter bill to give it early atten-
ton; but 1t was not deemed expedient to in
ciude 1t among the measures formally agreed
upon for consideration because of the bitter Cd
position to the bin on the part of some Senators.
The Senators OF both sides are DESTROYS of I'm.
1shing up the executive calendar as fast as prac-
ticable. The general understanding is that
where no charges are pending against Sus-
pended officials those nominated to succeed
them shall be confirmed where there.is nothing
against the character or qualifications Of the
nominee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

IMPORTERS OF FRENCH WINES, COGNACS,
L CHAMPAGNES AND CORDIALS.
ordinary French ClaretS. 81 and "a. SO per dog.
California Carets SOC. per gal; Znfandel superior,
50, and Burgundy $3.50 per doz
All wines received directly which Is q guarantee of
their purity Wins Francois de toutes caisse
VICTOR ROUX & 81. ETIENNE, 1747 Pa. ave.
apl9lms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
GREECE HURRylNG TROOPS FOR.
WARD.
u Rebellion tn Crete Agaius
Turkish Authority

ATHENS, GREECE, April 1e.-Greek troops
are being pushed TO the front as rapidly as pos
sible. NJ. de Batsow, the Russian minister tc
Greece, has departed for Livadia 20 see On,
car, in pursuance OF urgent orders from hi
majesty.
PARIS, April 1o-Le Temps states that 70 Is ru.
mored that the Greek consul at Gambia, Crete,
with the approval OF his government, has been
actively engaged in plottinga rebellion among
the people, a majority OF whom are Greeks.
against Turkish authority. and that the consuls
OF the other powers have asked their respective
governments 60 interfere 10 prevent the move
ment from being carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

EAToNTowN, n. J., April 19.-Wm. Snedeker
was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with
willfully numbering "Mingo jack" the negro
who was lynched for assaulting Miss Herbert
sometime ago. Snedeker confessed that he and
Tom Little, steeple chase jockey, of Ocean
Point, placed the rope around "Mingo Jacks"
neck. An officer is looking Tor Little to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

ACKNOWLEDGMENT licenses have
been issued by the clerk of the court to Ben
Richardson and Sally Scott; w. b. Shirs and
Mary Z. johnson.
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INDIGNANT LOUISVILLE DENocRATs.-O

INDIGNANT LOUISVILLE DEMoCRATs.-Over
five thousand indignant democrats I'm mass
meeting ut the Masonic temple, at Louisville,
KY, Saturday night, denounced the re-appoint
ment OF Mrs. Virginia Thompson as postmas-
ter at Louisville, and condemned, In strong
terms the action of Congressman Willis in the
matter. Thomas Sherley attempted the defense
OF Willis, but lett the house at the unanimous
request OF all present The hope was expressed
in the resolutions THAT the President may
reconsider the unfortunate step he has been
persuaded to take and yet give 90 Louisville
what she dcserNes-a democrat, true and tried,
for postmaster" Senator Blackburn was
thanked Tor his opposition to the re-appoint-
mept OF Mrs. Thomson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

NAVAL ORDERs-Lieut. Commander Jno C.
Rich, has been ordered to the receiving ship
Vermont. Lieut.. VIM. H. JaQues detached
rom special duty and placed on waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.-SOme one cut q num-
Der of the rubber joints of the discharge pipes
the other night belonging TO Benson & McNee,
the contractors for dredging the Potomac flats.
The pipes were lying across the flats in the
vicinity OF the sewer canal. The outrage was
evidently committed through malice, as the
rubber Is very thick and is difficult to cut
through.