Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-14

pointed as follows: W. II. Early, Cranberry Plains
>a.' ana John Henderson Lancaster Ky.
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
senator Colquitt, Representatives Weaver and
Anderson, with United States Attorney Finch,
Iowa), McShane, Butterworth ONeiu (Mol T. j.
Campbell, Hopkins with state senator curtis and
wife, and Mr.. W. +. Dickinson ana daughter UL)
washington, anderson MISSY, Johnston (N. c.,
cochran and Lawler, Commissioner Miller and
Gov. Curtin.
CHARGED WITH FALSELY PEEsoNATING Gov
ERNNENT OFFiCER.-The Commissioner OF Pensions
has been advised that James Cooley, OF York, Ohio
was arrested on the 18th inst, on a charge OF
falsely persOnating Government officer, and has
the United States commissioner is set for to-day
l4th inst X ID -.
The DELAYED WORK ON THE EASTERN f,RApsH
BRIDGE.-Col. Hains reports that during lSSe month
OF February s225 was expended on the work on
the Eastern Branch bridge. He SAYS: Operations
at the site were suspended early in January be-
cause OF severe weather and ice remained so until
the 10th, when the contractor recommended drty-
Ing piles for the foundations of the PIERS The
preparation Of iron has been in progress. Work
tion OF iron Will be continued during March,"
CHARGES sDIsxIssED.-Assstant Secretary Thomp-
son to-day announced that the charges against
Foreman Jamison, Of the cabinet shop, have been
dismissed The charges were preferred some
months ago by an employe OF the SHOP and were
investigated at length BY committee Of clerks
Chlef Clerk Biddis OF the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau being chairman. The report OF the commit
tee has been before the Assistant Secretary for
some weeks and although no recommendations
were made, 1t Is generally understood that the
action Of the Secretary is In accordance with the
opinions OF the investigators. The charges were
preferred last November.
PERsoNAL-Edward Kerney OF New York is at
Chamberlin's-S. Knox, Jr, OF st. Louis. A. I.
Ogg OF Greenfield, Ind, II. Page Greyton, X. d.
d. Barrette OF New York. and A. f. Walker Of
Chicago are at Willard's.-J n Anderson OF
ono, Jno: NJ oliver OF Chicago, Vim. Rockwell OF
lOnkers +. NJ. Crguhart, OF the Marine Hospital
service and VIM. Watson OF New York are at the
KiggS-J. H. Wilson OF Wilmington, Del, Geo
+. Ba6oltt OF Boston. and Z. +. Dennlston Of Phil
adelphia are at WOrmleyS.-D. H. Roberts aud
Geo. ii. Moller OF New York. Jno. H. Williams OF
Pottsviiie Pa, Douglas Beardsiey OF Auburn, n
lington.
Society Notes.
Col. and Mrs. John Hay have sent out cards for
an at home on Monday from to O'Clock.
Admiral Almy, who took q severe cold on the
day OF Mr.. Corcorans funeral, has been seriously
Ill since. He Is now cOnyalescing, but the issue
was at one time uncertain and Miss Almy who
was at Fort LeavenwOrth, was sent for
Miss Susie Lee gave luncheon to-day in honor
OF Miss Frelinghuysen, who is here with her aunt
Mrs Green. Both ladies are in mourning for the
Jersey on Thursday
A service Will be held In the COncordia church on
Friday In honor OF the late German emperor A
sermon In German aud an address in English will
be delivered. A chorus OF girl voices VIII sing a
hymn. The members OF the various legations In
the city Will be present.
Mrs. Wallach gave dinner OF twelve covers to
meet Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen, last evening.
Among the guests were Admiral Rodgers, Mrs
John Davis. Minister Roustan and Miss Wallach.
Col. aud Mrs W F. Morse entertained company
at their residence last evening to meet their
guests, Mr.. ana Mrs. VIM. Henderson, OF New
York. Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
CutcheOn, Miss CutcheOn Mr.. Max Weyl DIR
Walker, Mr.. and Mrs Croft, Miss Nellie Mccarthy
and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen.
Mrs. Hearst Will entertain a company on Satur-
day night, to meet the authers who read for the
benefit OF the Copyright League.
Mrs. George w. Paddock, OF Fort Covington, n.
T., Is spending few days with her relative George
L. Clark, 6l3 18th street.
Mrs John Davis gave ladies' luncheon yester-
day in honor Of Miss Frelinghuysen Some OF the
guests were Mrs. George b. L0ring Mrs. Cameron.
Mrs. de Reuterskiold Mrs. Waliach and Mrs
Bakhmeten.
Miss NJ Lee Rosenberger of New Market Va. is
visiting Mrs George A. Myers 14O7 9th street.
Mrs. W. A. Buchanan, OF Portland, oregon, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs W. j. Armstrong, 1929
Connections avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Bryce gave q dinner of
twelve covers last night In honor OF their guests
Mr. and Mrs. Drayton, OF New York.
The friends OF Mrs Anderson, formerly Miss
Farley OF this CITY, will be glad to learn that she
on visit 10 her old home. since her wedding she
has resided In Ireland. Mr.. and Mrs AndersOn
were passengers on q steamer which was due IN
New York on Saturday.