Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-11

BILLS APPROvED.-Ine Pre6lQent to-day ap-
proved the act for the building Of bridge or
bridges across the Mississippi river at La
Crosse, Wis, and the act authorizing the con-
struction of bridges across the Kentucky river
and tributaries by the Richmond, Nicholasville,
Irvine and Beattyville railroad company
These are the first two bills signed at this ses-
sion Of Congress.
REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM EDGAR LIE Roy, who
distinguished himself in the Mexican war and
the war of the rebellion. and who was retired
in 1880, died in New York yesterday of paralysis
In the SEVENTEEN year Of his age.
ARMY ORDERs.-The extension Of leave Of alb
sence granted First Lieut.. Robt. W. Dowdy,
seventeenth infantry. is further extended six
months on account Of sickness; also the leave
granted First Lieut.. Frank H. Barnhart. eigh-
now temporarily stationed at Philadelphia. will
repair to st. Augustine, Fla, and resume their
station and duties at that place: Capt. William
M. Black corps Of engineers, and First Lieut.
David Du B. Gaillard. corps Of engineers.
PNEUMATIC DYNAMITE GUNs.-As soon as Sec
retary Endicott approves the recommendations
Of Gen. Benet. advertisements will be issued
for the construction of nine pneumatic dyna-
mite guns. for which S40O, 900 was appropriated.
eight 15-inch guns. Two of the 15-inch guns
will be mounted each at San Francisco harbor.
Boston harbor, Fort Schuyler, near Willet's
Point, and at Sandy Hook, and the 8-inch gun
also at the latter point.
FouR PATENTS were issued to-day to General
John c. Kelton, Of this city, as followss Car
tridge-pack, cartridge feed-pack, cartridge
case, and means for carrying the same and car
tridge-case. Also two patents to Edward P.
Johnston. Of this city. as follows: Car-coupling
and fertilizer distributor.
CHANGES IN THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE
ARMY.-The following changes in the stations
and duties of officers Of the medical department
are ordered: Major Francis L. Town. surgeon
will report in person to the commanding officer
preside Of San Francisco, Ca, for duty at that
station, relieving Major Henry r. Tilton, sur
geon; who, upon being relieved, will proceed
to West Point, N. Y.,' and report in person to
the superintendent of the United States Military
academy for duty at that station, relieving
Major Chas. L. Heizman, surgeOn who, upon
being relieved, will proceed to San Antonio,
Tex, and report in person to the commanding
officer of that post Tor duty. Capt. James A.
Finley, assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty
at Fort Buford, Dakota territory, to take effect
upon the expiration of his present sick leave Of
absence, and will report in person to the COM
manding officer Of Port Assinniboine, Montana
territory, for duty at that post Capt Richard
duty at Fort Adams, Rhode Island, and will re-
port in person to the superintendent Of the
United States Military academy, West Point,
N.Y., for temporary duty at that station.
The ROLL OF HoNoR.-A general army or
der has been issued announcing that it is in
contemplation to publish annually hereafter,
at the close OF each year, commencing with
1889, an order making mention Of gallant or
specially meritorious acts conduct in ser
Wee on the part of either commissioned officers
r anIIafad n fhn md snsv
the names Of those who have received medals
of honor and certificates of merit, and directing
that whenever any officer or soldier shall have
distinguished himself in any way by service
conspicuous for the skill, fortitude, courage or
gallantry displayed. full report Of the facts
be at once made, by any officer cognizant of
the same, through the military channel, to the
acknowledgement for the information of the
major-general commanding the army.
PERsoNAL.-Col. Elliott F. Shepard, Of New
York, editor Of the Mail and Express, is at the
Arlington. He will preside and speak to-mor-
row night at the convention Of the American
Sabbath Union.-Andrew Hero, jr., of New
and James McIlrath of New York, John Frim
Of st. Louis. Robert 8. Frazer Of Pittsburg, w.
J. Sewell Of New Jersey. and Joseph Reed and
NJ. Somers Of Oil City are at Willards.-
Rev: 6. Il. Virgin, DID,, of New York, accom-
Lockwood of New York, are at 1921 K street,
Chas. d. Williams Of New York, r. NJ Thomas
Of st. Louis, and Hon. G. II. Knott Of Virginia
are at the st. James.-H NJ. Curtis and E. ].
Lemen Of New York are at the Ebbitt-J.H H.
Knowles Of New York, c. H. Cramp Of Phila-
delphia, and w. n. Potter Of Michigan are at
the Riggs.-J. w. Birdsall Of Glen Cove, N.
Y, F. G. Platt Of New York, and r. r. Blyden-
burgh and Samuel G. Brown Of Philadelphia
are at the Arlington.
Democratic Senators Defended.
m. VANCE on THE COURSE OF HIS COLLEAGUES
IN RxLArIoN TO THE TARIFF BILL.
Senator Vance, Of North Carolina. 10 decidedly
annoyed at the criticisms which democrats in
the House have made of the conduct Of demo-
cratic Senators on the Senate tariff bill. Said
he to q STAR reporter to-day:
''The criticisms Of the ways and means COM
mittee of the House on the finance COMMITTEES