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ARMY ORDERs.-Iieut.-CoL Jared A. Smith,
Engineer Corps, ordered from Portland, Me-, to
Fort Knox, Me-, for temporary duty. Capt.
Albert b. Kaufman, sth cavalry, granted two
months further extension Of leave. Major
Richard H. jackson, 5th artillery, ordered to visit
the camp OF the New Hampshire National Guard
from June TO June II, for the purpose Of In
specting the troops. Second Lieut. John T..
Thompson, I'd artillery, ordered to visit the camp
OF the 1st regiment Alabama militia, near Mobile,
for the purpose OF inspection. First Lieut.. Jas b.
Hickey. sth cavalry, ordered to relieve First
Lieut. Robt Fl. Patterson 1st artillery, from duty
on recruiting service In New York CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-24

The REVIVAL OF THE RUNoRs that Dr. Godding,
the superintendent Of the Government Hospital
for the Insane, is TO be removed seems to have no
better foundation than when 1t was talked about
some months ago. Secretary Villas said this morn
Ing that he had no knowledge that any such
change was In contemplation. The names Of
DR.. E. V. Murphy and DR.. Kempster are mentioned
oy rumor as probable successors of DIR. Godding
and the same reliable authority suggests that
young Buffalo physician, who Is said 10 be friend
OF Mrs Cleveland, Is the coming man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-24
LYDIA C. REEVES has been appointed postmas-
ter at Mountain Gap, Loudoun County, Va.

Nor ENTITLED TO FREE ENTRY.-In response to
an inquiry by the United States consul at Var
mouth, n. s., Acting Secretary Thompson has in
formed the Secretary Of state that mackerel
caught In twtne nets attached to the shore
straight line, are not considered as having been
caught In traps or wers as provided In the act OF
TO free entry. This decision was reached after
conference with the commissioner OF nsh and fish,
eriaS.
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fce at the consistory held in Rome In March, 1885,
He was born In Baltimore, Of Irish parentage, July
father to Ireland where he received his early edu-
cation. Returning to the United States he gradu-
ated ate from st. Charles College, Howard County,
Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, and was ordained a
priest June 80, 1851 seven years later he was
consecrated as bishop and vicarapostolic OF North
Carolina Four years later he was appointed
bishop OF Richmond, and 1877 became coadJutor
OF Archbishop Bayley, Of Baltimore. and upon the
death OF Archbishop Bayley succeeded to his ONCE.
Cardinal Gibbons rapid promotion was due to his
zeal and untiring industry.
The cardinal, the bishops and clergy will occupy
seats on the platform. There have been seats pro-
vided also for 1000 invited guests, including the
President, members Of the Cabinet and other ON
cials, members OF the Diplomatic Corps, members
the ner-stone, conducted according to an an
cient ritual, will be performed by the cardinal,
who will be attended or assisted by sixteen
priests. After laying the er-StOne the cardi-
nal and his attendants will descend the steps and
proceed around the site Of the building blessing
the foundations. A deputation from the Young
Catholics Friend Society will act as q guard OF
honor TO the cardinal and his attendants during
the ceremony. At some point during the cere-
the name OF the pope and the trustees Of the uni
versity, gold medal to Miss Caldwell Seats will
be reserved on the platform for Miss Caldwell and
other inv ed guests viii be entertained at COLA
ton on the grounds
THE PROGRAM.
The program in detail is as follows:
1. Opening Anthem, 1.-THE Heavens are Telling, u
Haydn; choir and full Marine Band.
2. Blessing Of the site of the Chapel by His En-
inence, Cardinal Gibbons, during which two hun.
dreo choristers from St. Mary's Seminary and Sc.
Charles College chant Psalm LXXXIII beginning,
"How lovely are thy tabernacles,O o Lord OF Hosts:
My soul longeth and fanteth for the Courts OF the
Lord"
g. Blessing and laying Of the cornerstone by the
Cardinal, the choristers chanting Psalm CXXvI,
beginning:
SExcept the Lord build the house, they labour in
vain that build 1t.
Except the Lord keep the city he watcheth in
vain that keepeth it."
A. Procession OF the Cardinal and the attendant
clergy around the building blessing the founda-
tions Meantime the choristers chant Psalm CXXI
beginning:
II re1oiced at the things that were said to me:
We shall go into the house Of the Lord. Our feet
were standing In thy courts, o Jerusalem"
s. Invocation Of the Holy Ghost, "veni Creator
Spirttus;" choir and full Marine Band.
g. Discourse by Rt. Rev. John Lancaster Spald-
ing, bishop OF Peoria.
z. "Oremus pro Pontilce Nustro Leone;n the
choristers.
Let us pray for our Chief Bishop Leo The Lord
preserve him, and grant him life, and make him
blessed upon earth, and deliver him not to the win
g. Benediction by His Eminence, Cardinal Glib
bons.
o Alleluia Chorus. Handel: choir and full Ma
rtne Band.
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THE ORATOR OF THE DAY.

RI. Rev. Jno. Lancaster
Spalding, bishop OF Peoria.
Illinois, who delivers the
grafton today, is q Ken
tucktan. He has been an
ardent friend and adyO-
cate OF higher education.
and his voice was one OF
the nrst raised in behalf
OF q Catholic university.
He was chosen by Miss
Caldwell as the one to an.
nounce TO the plenary
council her prtncely gift
In aid OF the enterprise.
Bishop Spaldtng was born
In Lebanon, KY, in 1910,
was educated at ST.
Mary's College, Emmets-
burg, Nd, and at St.
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PAGES 3 AND OF To-DAY's STAR contain: The
Presidents address 10 the Presbyterians, the Ma
tional Bar Association, the new Methodist bishop,
the Methodist Protestant Conference political
state conventions, base ball. local and teIegraphic
news, &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-24

LADIES on THE CoNMITTEE,-President Goodale
OF the Cincinnati citizens committee, has named
the following ladies as part OF the committee to
invite President and Mrs. Cleveland to be In that
city at the opening OF the centennial exposition
July 4: Mrs. Alphonso Taft, Mrs. Speaker Car
isle, Mrs. Ben. Butterworth, Mrs. Thomas Sher-
lock, Mrs VI. E. Ingalls,, Mrs. S. j. Broadwel Mrs.
Geo. w. McAlpln, Mrs John W. Heron, and Mrs.
j. NJ Kinney
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General sheridan,s Condition.

He HAS NOT BEEN SERIOUSLY ILL AND Is IMPROVING
Col sheridan said at noon to-day that Gen Sher.
idan continues to improve steadily and is better
to-day than he was yesterday. He Is still some
what weak, and his physician has advised him TO
take few days more rest He viii probably -
continued the colonel 'sbe all right again by Nom
day. wish you would contradict the story that
the general Is suffering from paralytic stroke.
He Is not suffering from paralysis apoplexy, or
anything serious, and whoever says he is Knows
nothing whatever about the case"
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FRENCH ACQUISITIONS IN THE PACIFIc.-The State
Department Is advised OF the acquisition Of Hua-
hine Raiatea and Borabora in the Pacific, by the
French government. The lives OF several natives
and a French ensign were lost at Borabora but no
blood was shed at the other places.
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Laying the Corner Stone.

trustees OF Jne university,
Cardinal Gibbons, who
conducts the ceremony
to-day, and who has the
project or establishing a
great Catholic university
very near his heart, Is, by
virtue OF his high Office,
the most conspicuous ng-
ure in the Catholic Church
In this country. He en-
joys, also, an eminence
due not to titles or digni-
ties, but to his own learn
ing and personal charac-
ter. He is quite as well
known in Washington as
in Baltimore, where he re-
sides. He is the second
American cardinal, having
been elevated to that or
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The BOND OFFERINGS TO-DAY aggregated 1884, 900,
as follows: Coupon As, $40 900 at 12s 800 at 127
registered As, $50 900 at 12s s4OO at I27 and ac-
crued interest 900 at 127, s., 500 at 127, $50
600 at 1277S; coupon AVS, 5000 at 10sk regis
tered Az $780, 600 at 1Osz., $40 900 at 1Os ss 500
at los, and $1,000 at 107S and interest.
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Surgeon NJ. L. Ruth, detached
from duty at marine headquarters, Washington
and granted leave OF absence for one year. Passed
Assistant surgeon 8. ii. Dickson, detached from
the receiving ship Dale and ordered to temporary
duty at the marine headquarters. Washington.
Passed Assistant Surgeon +. S. Walsh, ordered to
duty on the Dale In addition TO his present duties
Passed Assistant Paymaster Eustace b. Rogers, Or
dered as assistant 10 the general stOrekeeper at
the Boston navy-yard-
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The Naval ApPropriasi0n BIN.
WORK ON n BEGUN By TIE HousR COMMITTEE q
NAVAL AFFAIRS.

NAVAL AFPAIRa
The House committee on naval Affairs win be.
gin the consideration Of the naval appropria-
ton bill tomorrow. A subcommittee, OF which
the chairman OF the whole committee Is at the
head, VIII prepare the nrst draft OF the bin. The
committee have been taking their time about this
bin, as the tar1n and other APPROPRIATION bulls
were enough 70 Keep the House busy. They win
now begin the WORK on the bill, with Information
before them TO enable them 70 act promptly, and
they win probably get through with it In ten days
or So In addition 70 the continuance OF work
already begun, there win probably be provisions
made for considerable new work.
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MORE NAVAL CADErs.-The following additional
candidates have successfully passed the examina-
tion for admission to the Naval Academy as
cadets: ii. C. Ferguson and Geo. NJ Allison OF
North Carolina; W. L. Murray and F. R. Payne OF
New York; G. c. Davidson, Of Missouri W. W.
Sparks, OF Kentucky;J j. E. kilbourne OF Ohio, and
K X. Larktl. OF Virginia.
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BISHOP KRANR ELECTED RECTOR.

In september, 1887,
Right Rev. John j. Keane,
bishop OF Richmond, was
elected by the tncorp0ra-
tors as rector Of the UNI
versity. Bishop Keane re-
sided here so long that he
is looked upon as q WASH
tagtOnian. He was born
in Bally shannon, county
Donegal, ireland, Septem-
Der IL, 1889. When only
seven years OF age he came
10 this country with his
parents. He studied claS-
sizes at st. Charles Col
lege, Baltimore, and sub
SeQuently pursued q full
course OF dogmattc and
moral theology In st.
Mary'S Seminary, where
he was ordained In 1866.
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SroREKEEPER AND GAUGRR.-R. Hennings has
been appointed storekeeper and gauger at Mt.
Airy, y. C..
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APPorNTxENr.-wm. Kimmit, Of Illinois, has
been appointed to a 500 clerkship In the Dead
Letter Office
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GovERSMENr RECEIPTS To-DAy.-Internal reve-
nue., So6l, ,256; customs, $521 ,573.
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Gen. w. 8. Rosecrans,
who as grand marshall,
has to-day the difncult
task OF organizing a pro-
cession In f1elds along q
muddy country road,
from bodies arriving on
the ground, necessarily
In a very Irregular man.
ner, Is one Of the best
known public men OF the
capital, and q c0nspicu-
Gus figure In American
history. He was born In
Ohio In 1919, was edu-
Gated at the West Point
Military Academy,gradu-
ating In 1S42, and Tor ten
years served In the Engi-
neer Corps, being as
signed in that time to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-24
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Laying the Cornerstone.
AN IMPOSING CEREMONY TO-DAY.
PROCESSION OF CATHOLIC SOCIETIES

Cardinal Gibbons and Distinguished
Prelates Present-Organizati PA.
rading I'm the Rain-Description Of
the Building-Details Of the Program.
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Fifth dvision-Delegation from Richmond-Rep-
resentatves OF the various societies and congrega
uonS OF Richmond, Va; VIM. DaffrOn, marshal
Sixth divisiOn-DelegattOn from Baltimore, j.
Wainbach, chief marshal. First br1gade-James
Kelly, commander; Mr.. O'Day and John C. McGee-
han, deputy commanders; II. L. Newport, ad1u-
tant commander. Knights of st. Peter, T. j. Muir
ply, commander; Knights OF Father Mathew, j.
b. Maunsey, commander; Father Mathew Cadets,
Patrick Martin, commander; Knights OF st.
Joseph, p j. Brandy, commander; Knights OF st.
lgnatius, j. Duaney, commander; Knights OF st.
Aloysius, M. Ragan, commander; Knights OF st.
vincent, NJ. ODea, commander; Knights OF st.
Laurence, p. g. Mccall, commander; Knights OF st.
Augustine. j. T. Neal commander. Second bri-
gade-Capt. Andrew Schoffer, marshal; Knights
OF st. Michael. John King, commander: Knights
OF st. Paul, L. ]. Ripple, commander; Knights OF
ST. James, Capt Schoffer, commander; Knights OF
st. Wencelaus NJ. A. Butta, commander; Knights
OF st. Francis j. Hoffman, commander; Knights
OF Holy Cross John c. Herman, commander.
seventh division, uniformed societies: Knights
OF st. Columbkille, Charles F. Mclaughlin, mar
shall; Knights OF ST. Peter
Eighth division, the clergy, brothers OF the
Christian Schools semlnarians, priests, bishops,
archbishops, the Cardinal.
Laying the Corner Stone.
The ceremony OF laying the corner stone OF the
divinity building Win be performed by his emf
nence, Cardinal Gibbons, president Of the board Of
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ChARLES SHELSE
Recorder. 1t
g.. Ar
All persons owning stock Of the society Of
ssli the same; will please n Ctify Edward wEBsIIE
rsAsuTeT c. y tair and BzHar in writing on .3 Gs
my.4-th.s.m BY order EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
~ WAsHIseroS. D. G. Feb /. Isss:
Ihe eopartnershiP heretofore existing under the nr
ave. ana ri i swl this day difsoiysd By mutual
FORD. p c DAVIDSON. my24-3t.
MORRISON'S MAP OF THE COUNTRY
M % Of SSTS Te Kh shoo and Sab the residents
Of The suburban yilass and towns ana d h ThG dye
SSgy Of Morrlsgn MsP g the CSu1iy about Mash
ave. l432 New York ave my24-lw'
g. WASHINGTON GROyE.-THE ANNUAL
mse NJ of S5Ie & k1Ids5s WI & Ge ned 6 a, & NASH
II am. Trains VIII leave Baltimore and Onto Depot
wOMAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
UFi9Sg%sEei -r % FsTRy ye1RT rTEN1xa a NST;h %
%. At - o'clock. Miss Anna f. BovEE and Mrs. VI.
cal topics OrEarization al the close Public cordially
WE. THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY
tnSlncs- as lar as practicable on DECoKaTIoN DAY,
"Wednesday. MAY 3o!h lsss All persons having pa
CHAS. ;. BRADLEY. cashier Nat Bank Republic
J. A. RUFF. cashier Central National Bank.
CHAS y WHITE. cashier Nat Bank of Wash
II. e.. SWAIN. cashier second National Bank
D. = FARMER cashier Columbia National Bank
GEO II b. WHITE cashier Nat Met. Bank
THOS. G PEARSALl- cashier Citizens National
Bank Of Washington City. ,,,rs,,- -,,,,.
TVS TVS JoHSsoN co. BILL ftfoS { co 9 HAoAhi Nhi
MM M41sE Co ~ CRANE, PARIS CO.
4 +. RIGGS, Treas Nat SAFE Deposit Co.
W LAIRD. Jr., cashier Farmers and Mechanics
Bank Georgetown. d. e my24-26.2S.3t
MRS BAUERDORF INFORMS HER
~ lady friends that she has removed to 1923
slst st nv my24-3t@
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATIC AsSOCIA-
- IION.-ReEular meeting TIL URSDAY EVE
MING at O'cOCk, at the rooms of the Association
Monumental Hail. No. 1}3 Pennsvvania ave n W Ad-
dresses viii b. made by Hon NM. MCADoo, of New
Jersey. Hon j l. CHIPMAN Of Michigan, and others
Members Of other clubs arr invited my23-2t'
WASHINGTON. d. C.. May 23 lsss
- -, - y - ,I a.E ~ IT'D;
TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON MONDAY MKT the |
18th instant. to purchase the following property be-
lonsins % the estate of the late Columbus W. Thorn
deceased VIZ
The entire stock in trade of Notions Dry Goods Mil
luery. Fancy and Staple Articles. Merchandise ana
EXtuTts. Furniture aud appliances in and upon the
store ami premises No 3l3 and 3l5 9Th street
northwest IN this city being the place of business
Gently carried ON by the said Thorn
Also three horses four business or delivery WAGONS
tour sets OF single harness and lot OF fireworks
Also for the rental lsase of the store room and
premises.
For further particulars apply to
E. G.. DAVIS,
Executor and Trustee,
My3Sit 119Market Space NV.
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ssNO Money 60 Fool Away"
A WOMAN WHO PRKFERRED GOING 10 TIE woRKnousI
TO PAYING FINEx

ssNO Money 90 Fool Away"
WOMAN WHO PREFERRED GOING 10 TIE woRKnousR
TO PAYING FINES.
MIA Annie schz, who keeps grocery store and
saloon near I'd and streets southwest was be-
fore the Police Court to-day charged with violat-
ing the Sunday law and also with selling liquor to
minors. She said that she was not guilty because
she had no liquor In her place; that she only sold
beer on sunday to accommodate one OF her neigh
bors She denied selling beer TO any boys HVkae
spedman testified that on Sunday she purchased
ave bottles OF beer nom the defendant for which
she paid IS cents JasL Banks and yno: Aughes,
colored testtned to purchasing beer non MA
schSi on Sunday. Frank Hagsr and Heniamin
Branson each eighteen years old, testfnDd 70 the
purchase OF beer from Mrs. Schzi, but she denied
thear testimony. The court imposed Q nns of go
In each case, and. IN Default thirty dayA
sSGive me my bundles" said the Defendant 10 a
clothing, which Hra Schu, it would oDDear
wanted 70 wear n sent down 70 the farm.
~Do you want 70 take IN appeals" aGked tho
Judge
sNo, indeed answered the dessndaut s.rye not
four chnden and I've goe no nonsy 70 f6ol
s6s stepped into ths dock
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON
80 Comman dery. No L, Knights Tempar will
assemble st their Asylum Mssonic Temple, in full
uniform on fkIDA1 the 10th inst. at O'Clock pm.
perform escort duty TO ST. AlbaE Commandery, No.
A. Of Pennsylvanis. on its arrival in this city.
JOHN II. OLCOrT.
Attest. Eminent Commander
CHARLES sHELsE.
Recorder. 1t
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Trr EVENING STAR Is served 70 subscribers IN the
city their own account at 10 per
week. or SAC per mouth Copies At the counter.
cents each BY mAil-postaze prepaid-5O cents 0
month ono year. as. siI months. s3-
Entered at the Post Office at Washington. D. c.. -
second class mail matter
TEE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Frfday-S1 o
year. postage prepaid Six months. so cents
gvAn mail subscriptions must be paid in advances
10 paper sent longer than Il paid for.
Rates Of advertising made known on applcstiou
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CHANGE OF PROGRAM.

3pm.-The procession has been abandoned, but
the rest OF the ceremony win 60 on.
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a~ NOTICE. SHALL CONTINUE THE
- Carpenter and Building Business a my
Otace. ia Ia where will he pleased
my friends: with small expenses 1 shall be able to do
WORK at small prOfit- and ask share of the building
trA1e- Lmy.3-st-l JAMES @ GElIINNEk.
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e. SPECIAL IALANNoUNCEMENT- DESIRE
Ii - 20 INFORM my Patrons and the public IN gen
- - t1ex the OLD established Pharmacy. corner 18th
81 ana New fork ave. 1. open All MINT = u.ual AN
oros " telephone otherwise at All hourx win bs
80 eS-seu Win accuracy aud dispatch.
rs,s5Sasssp as.pss,is Sa tliSS., THOMAS 8 NAIRN.
Ne4Sf-O-e w oco-- 4 m
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NATIONAL CORN REMOyEK WILL
- cur Corns. Warts. Callouse., kc sent anv
snere IN me Initsd states receipt Of I5c M
of cesh. hlsNELI- cor. llth and y. apY
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" The PUBLIC-AIL CAaTa on
cruelty 70 children or animals In District Of
SOCIETY. elo y NV. Tslephons eall, 9l7.4 MD. Am
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NOTICE
g. WASHINGTON. ID. C, May IL. lsSS
The cCDartnershlP heretofore existing under the
firm anne OF Langley Gettinger. Builders 3lO lSth
-. - this DAY dissolved BY mutual consent C. A
ns-y assumes all debts and is authorized to collect
al bills due SAID hruI. C. A LANGLEY
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l GROGAN's INsTALMENT HOU

OFFICE GEORGETOWN GAS LIGHT
~ COMPANY. A meeting of the stockholders
- this COMPANY all be held MONDAY. JUNE A. lSss
for the election OF seven Directors. Polls open
n and close at o'clock BY order q. W. CROP
LEl. Secy- mylS-1ot
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81 All persons owning stock Of the Society Of
the g A. K. Department of PotOruac.r who desire to
sell the same. will please notify EDWARD WEBSTER
Treasurer G.. A T. Fair and Bazaar in writing or
before June 2d 1855 giving shares for sale
and amount paid on same.
my54-th.s I'm BY order EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Hoar reported favor.
abby the bill 70 pay William 4. Crump, OF this
city, S. 900 as compensation for Injuries resulting
from his attendance on the late President James
A. Garneld. The report states that Mr.. Crump
was steward OF the White House and that his
faithful attendance upon and devotion TO PresI-
dent GARFIELD during nis late illness broke down his
health; tnat the injury he sustained resulted from
been incapacitated from labor. As the Govern
ment assumed all expense attending the illness
death and burial OF President Garfeld. the CON-
mittee hold there is AT least moral obligation 70
provide for MT. Crump. Among the papers was q
letter from Mrs. Lucretia K Garfield dated Cleye-
land, Ohio, April l3 1855. She wrote: III can
be OF any service 10 you take pleasure In express
Ing my grateful recognition OF your kind services
70 General Garfeld at the time OF his last ilness
highest commendation. Win kindest remems
brance, ETC."
Capitol Topics.
THE RIVER AND HAkBoR BILL
The Senate committee on commerce to-day gave
hearing TO Senators who are not members OF the
committee the amended river and harbor blll,
which was reported, printed, and recommitted,
was before the committee, and about dozen sena.
tors took the opportunity 70 advocate the restora-
struck out by the Senate committee. the COM
mittee was urged 70 reverse lis IN respect 20
nearly every item it had cut out or cut down. No
action was taken. and the bill still remains before
the committee subject 70 amendment
DEFICIENCY BILL
The bill making an appropriation 20 supply de-
nciences In the expenses connected with the cob
lection OF the customs revenue for the
year ending June 80 1855. and for other
for contingent expenses OF the senate ana 5000
for contingent expenses OF the House, In addition
70 the amount appropriated BY the bill as II passeo
the House. The only otner change Is the striking
out OF the provision repealing section 1887 OF the
nuai spproprisfaon for collecting the customs
revenue.
Eppa Hunton to-day addressed the House com
mitlse on elections. considering the South CAro.
INA contested election case. In behalf Of Elaoet
the sit ting member from the seventh DISTRICT
TIE LoUisiana log1nlature, IN joint SESSION -.
teroay, declared Cen r L Gibson the choice 6
the general asBembiy % D0ccood himoelf - Un1o4
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RSCARPENTERS' UNION No I-ALL MEN,
- bers Of National Brotherhood of Czrpent ters
~ho are more than four months in arrears for dues
are hereby nOtned they Will be suspended unless
Indebtedness IS Cancelled within 30 DAYS from date
May 2. 1855 BY OKDEROF UNION Iuy4-tfss4w
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. O. UE I IINUEk-
shall continue in business at the old stand, 80
18th 81 Nv. By close attention business. good
0rk u fair prices hope 10 receive fair share Of
bulllink traA.r. LulY.,.l-.itsl G. A LANGLEY
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The Invitation % attend the ceremonies on vi
yelling the monument 20 Garioaldi In New for
was presented and referred.