Evening star., 1886-11-26

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| STAR before IL O'Clock, noon tomorrow. That
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ho"r than usual, so that advertisements sent in
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eren secst,e insertion.
THE SUPPLEMENT OF THE EVENING STAR To
| day contains the Presidents lett ter in the case
OF Mr...Strong, the closing proceedings of the
Columbia Baptist Union, curious dead letters,
| the death of Erastus Brooks, imprisoned under
water, prayers for a fortune, Gen. Arthurs
Will, Geographic dispatches, &c. The advertise
| nents are classified as follows: Auction Sales,
educational, Ladies' Goods, HOusefurnishnss,
Books, Family Supplies, Wood and Coal. Cen
tiemen's Goods, Financial, Dentistry Special
ties, Pianos and Organs, Sewing Machines,
Attorneys, Professional, The Trades, Under
| takers Railroads, Potomac River Boats, Steam
ers, Medical.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S695,347; customs, s1,131,9s6
WHITE HOUSE enthusiastically Lamar,
senator Whitthorne. Gen. Miles, Controller
Durham and Capt. Grass, OF Kentucky, saw the
PRESIDENT to-day.
IHE PRESIDENT spent a very quiet Thanks
giving day. He did not even visit his country
| cottage. He and Mrs. Cleveland attended Dr.
Sunderlands church and listened to Rev. DIR.
AiItie, VINO occupied the pulpit.
A NAVY WEDDING.-St. Johns Protestant
Episcopal church at Havre- -de-Grace, Nd was
crowded at Z o'clock Wednesday night to wit
ness the marriage OF Mr.. George A. Miller, pay
master OF the steamer Albatross, TO Miss Kate
CharSchee, second daughter of Mr.. Bennett
Charschee, of Havre-de-C1race. Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller after the ceremony lett for Washington.
JUDGE REAGAN FOR THE SENArE-Jndge
John 4. Reagan started for Washington from
falestine, Texas, Wednesday night Before his
departure he announced to his friends that he
is II candidate for the United States Senate. The
erection of Il Senator takes place in January,
and the contest bids fair 10 be the most exciting
ever known in the history OF Texas. The lead
Ing candidates are Gen. Samuel Bell Maxcy of
Paris, for reelection; Judge Alexander w. Ter
reil OF Austin; Governor JOnn Ireland of Sc
guln, and now Judge Reagan, of Palestine.
The NEW SENATOR FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
Gov Currier, of New Hampshire, has appointed
ex-Gov. Cheney United States Senator to fiji
the vacancy Occasoned by the death of Austin
+. Plke. Person G. Cheney, of Manchester, WIS
born in 1928, and learned the paper trade
building his own mill in 1854. He served with
the 18th New Hampshire volunteers during
the late war; and was governor OF New Hump
snlre III 1870 and 1876.
SITTING BULLS PERNIC1oUs INFLUENCE
The commission, composed of james r. How
ard, Of this District, and John g. Walker OF
Virginia. appointed by the Indian office to make
allotment tat ho frr,,.r
Indians in Montana, has returned to the city
Ihe commission succeeded in making 81 allot-
the tribe, however, refused to abandon their
tribal relations, owing principally, it is said
70 the pernicious influence Oh Sitting Bull and
other Indians from the Standing Rock agency,
Who, contrary to the orders of the Indian otii-
cias, and against the protest OF the agent OF the
Crows, lett their reservations tor the purpose of
defeating the objects OF the commission. 1t Is
said That an effort with the same object in view
will be made in the spring.
A GOLD WATCH FOR GREELY's REsCUER-
Gov. Lloyd, of Maryland, has addressed let
ter TO Commander Schiey, which will accom-
pany u gold chronometer, suitably engraved,
voted 10 MIN at the last session OF the Mary land
legislature. The letter says: Though but a
small testimonial of the appreciation by her
people Of your brave and heroic deeds in res
culIs Gree!y and his comrades from u possible
ueaiu In the posar region trust that it may in
Time serve to create just pride i'll the reputa-
Ton SO deservedly attained, and TO remind you
lnat none are prOuacr OF your achievements
Than The people of Maryland .yonr naLlye state.
INSPECTING THE NATIONAL MUsEUM.-An
official representative from Costa Rica is in
Washington for the purpose of examining the
National Museum that he may take back 10 his
government an accurate description OF It's
methods, etc. 1t Is tne intention oil Costa Rica
10 establish museum OH the plan of the
National Museum here. The governments of
Brazil and Mexico have both sent agents here
To study the Nationa! Museum with tie view OF
establishing similar Institutions after its model
ana the Hawaiian government conlempla les q
similar enterprise.
CHIEF ENGINEER LORING, Of the navy, in
his annual report says that the three designs
prepared by his bureau for the machinery of
the vessels provided for by the act OF March 3.
1883, are believed to be fully abreast OF the
developments attained by the art in marine
engineering, ana contain possibilities OF per-
iormances equal to tnat Of any marine ma
chiuery that has yet been constructed.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE ATLANTA.-The new ma
val cruiser Atlanta, which has been on q trial
trip In Long Island sound, returned to the
Brooklyn navy yard yesterday. Her comman.
der reported a failure to realize the require
ments OF tile contract specifications as to horse
power. She steamed at the rate OF thirteen
knots per hour easily with 800 horse power
and 1T is thought that with some alterations ot
machinery she may realize the desired rate OF
horse power. The Atlanta it is said hroke
down SIX times during her six days cruise or
at least the engines had to be stopped to repair
damages.
LANDS IN SEyERALTY TO THE UMAr1LLAs.-
The Secretary of the Interior has received infor-
nation that the commission appointed TO Sc
cure from the Indians on the UmatiIla reserya-
iiOn in Oregon their consent to the provisions
of the act OF Congress passed Oh March 8, 1855
providing for allotment ot lands in severaity to
those Indians, granting patents therefor, and
dispOsing OF the surplus lands of the reservation
IOr the benefit OF the Indians has been success.
full in every particular Steps will now be taken
To carry out the provisions OF the act.
THE Posi- OFFICE DEFICIENCY.-A. d. Hazen,
third assistant postmaster general, in his an
nual report to the Postmaster General, states
that the revenue for the past year would have
been considerably in excess Of the estimates
had it not been tor the labor troubles. The
years revenue was 81 ,3S7, ,579.12 ahead of the
previous year. The estimated deficiency of
revenue to be supplied out of the general Treas
ury for the year ending June 80, 1888 is
S4, 729, ,553, only $S24,O14 more than the
amount charged to the Treasury in 1884 and
Salts, ,612 less than in 1885
More Room EOr the Committee.
SENATORS WHO HAVE CHARGE OF THE AGRI-
CULTURAL INTERESTS IN CRAMPED QUAR-
TIERS.