Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1885, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Northwest Cotuer Pennsylvania Ave. and L1tn St, by The Evening Siar Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Tar Evexrvo Stan ts served to subscribers in the ity by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per Week, oF 44c. per month. Copies ai the counter, 2 Sonia! one year $orixmous, (REntered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C,as Second-ciass mail matter.) Tux WEEKLY StaR—published on Friday-$1 a Year, postage prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. 4227 All mail subscriptions muat be paid in advance Bo paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made Rnown on application. Che Vor 67—No 10,078. WASHINGTON, D.C., MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1885. TWO CENTS. BOOKS, &c. SPECIAL NOTICES. =, >. For Sanur Reavexa: Clover: Foot, by Miss Mf Hirattdon; Oniy' Clod, Miss E. Br »; Only & Wome y Miss M. Braddon: Mount Royal, Uy "Slay Mt. E Bruddon: Rupert Goodwin, by Mie MF. 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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL of Law.— The next session of this School will open WEDNESDAY EVENING. October 7th. Cir- Space can be obtained by applying to S M.YEAT- MAN, Secretary, University Law Bullding, corer 6th and F’ stein w. ‘010-206 (Ke WASHINGTON. AUGUST aD, 1685. CARD TO THE PUBLIC. I have this day associated my son, JAMES H. CLARKE, with me in the Coal and Wood busin under thé firm-name of HENRY A. CLARKE & SON. HENRY A. CLARKE ‘Wasurwotos, August 5th, 1885, PARD. a rally that they huve established a ceu- a: $k F street m.w., where they will be per- jocate ‘Thanking our friends and the public for the liberal patronage extended the late firm of Clarke & Given, ‘we hope to merit and receive our share of thelr pe- tronage. ‘Telephone connection. wud: HENR’ manenti YA. CLARKE & SON. SPECIAI, NOTICE.—WHITE AND YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE PINE—LUM- LUMBER, Bilis ofall sizes and lengths cut to durdwood Lumber, Ash, Cherry. Walnut, Poplar, Mahogany standing on end. Any width board canbe selected at a moment's notice. Largest and most complete stock of Sash, Doors, Blinds and Mold- ings in the District. Please’ call, examine. stock ald beconvinced. ‘THOS. W. SMITH, ‘aul-Im Opposite i and O. Depot, if << ee July 22.1885. A general in the | Stockhoid- wet Le of" th DROIT PARK BUILDING COM- PANY is be called on | the TWENTY- FOURTH of AUGUST, 1885, at 2 o'clock p.1., at Room 16, Le Droit Bullding, for the purpose of wind- lgup the affairs of the sald company. JOSEPH PAUL, ‘Secretary. 23a N F FIRST MEETING OF Se NOT OceMOLDERS! = ‘There will bea general of the Washington Heat and Power Company on SONDAY, the 17th day of Auguk, 1885, ‘at ‘Two O'clock p.m., at the office of Wm. F.’ Matttngly, No. 435 7th st. n.w., Washington city, D.C..to make BY Laws, elect a board ofdirectors an any other Dusiness which may lawfully be done by the said “Gy direction of the following fecorporato iY direction oft wing rs: 2 tsownns, BRYAN, BE GUY, j. W. BOTELER, FRANK W. MOULTON. J¥B1, aug?, 1441 7-4¢ CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON ‘ere notified that by jolning one of our, Watch clubs, reliable watches can be purcbased st bo.tom cash prices ou payment of $1 per week. For further ticulars enguire of R. HARRIS & CO., 432 7th st. inators of the Watch Club system in Washington. Fam rere Washington News and Gossip. Governwexr Recerrrs To-pAy.—Internal Tevenue, $628,340; customs, $513,195. Secretary Enpicorr left for Xia Some i Saiem, Mass.,last night accompanied by Wife ahd ‘sou, “He expects to be absent from Washington dntil the 1st of October. No Treasury Caniser SHor RING—Mr. Walsh, the newly appointed foreman of the cabinet shop, says he has not dis- @overed any “purchasing ring” in the depart- ment. When he took charge of the shop there was an inventory of about 15,000 feetof ma- ¥ on hand. The price paid for this was $190 per thousand, which Mr. Walsh says is the Fegular price, but ‘much of it is damaged, and he @ will recommend that about one-balf Of it be sold if it doesn’t bring more than $75 Per,thousand. He does not know how long the lumber has been accumulating, but he supposed the damaged portion is such as has been thrown aside, a plank ata time, from different lets. “He does not desire to carry the idea that too big prices have been paid or that his prede- cessor has been purchasing imperfect material, PROMOTED FROM THE RANKS.—Sergeants Mitchell and Ellis, of the signal corps, have been promoted tobe second lieutenants. Ser feants Johnson, of the 10th infantry, and Far- T, Of the Sth ‘cavalry, have passed’ thelr ex- aminations and have been recommended for sppointment to second lieutenantcies, NAVAL VESSELS To BE FITTED OUT FoR SEA. Commodore Chandler, of the Brooklyn navy yard, has received orders from the Navy de- partment to fit out, as soon as possible, the ves- sels Powhatan, ‘Tallapoosa Miantonomoh, Rich- mond, Essex and Intrepid, and 500 men were to be put to work on them to-day. THE OKLOHOMA BooMERS AND THE LAW.— The Attorney General has declined to discon- tinue criminal prosecution against the Okla- homa boomers until he has received assurance that they have permanently and in faith abandoned their efforts to enter the forbidden territory. Docrors Invrrep To BELGIUM.—The Secre- tary of War has received a communication from the Belgian minister inviting medical ‘authorities on defenses against epidemic dis- eases to attend the sixth annual meeting of the Belgian Roval Society of Medicine at Antwerp August 26th to 30th. Nor Astatic CHoLERA.—The officers of the marine hospital service have been instructed to investigate thealleged case of choleraatCamden, A press dispatch from that city says that further investigation there by the coroner has developed the fact that it was not a tase of cholera at all, but cholera morbus. Nor Arrorntep.—Commissioner of Pensions Black says that Exum Saint, of Indianapolis, has not been appointed to any position under the government. An Indianapolis dispatch stated that he had been appointed pension ex- aminer although he had been convleted of vio- lating the pension laws, NAVAL OnpeRS.—The following naval orders have been isued: Ensign Frederick L. Chapin, tothe training ship New Hampshire. Passed Assistant Surgeon George C. Lippincott, to duty at the navy yard a3 "Washington, Chief Engineer R, Poits, to special duty at the works ofCramp & Sons, Philadelphia, in connection with the machinery of the Terror. The follow- ing naval officers have been detached: Lieut. Martin E. Hall, from the training ship New Hampshire, granted six months leave. Passed Assistant Surgeon John €. Boyd, from the navy yard at Washington, and ordered to duty the bureau of medicine'and surgery. Assist- ant Sur. J.S. Sayre,from the receiving ship Inde- pendence, aud ordered toduty at the naval ospital, ‘Mare Island, California, Chief Engl- neer Geo: H. White, from duty as inspector of coal at Philadelphia, and placed on waiting orders. (a= Joun W. Comox. Joux W. Macautway. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Banxens, Glover Building 141 ¥ ae, ington, D.C. Deposit Accounts, subjeet to beck st sight, received frou Firms. Corvorations and Lnaiy Al ‘and Honds listed om the New York and Philadelphia Stock Ex ‘sold on ion. orders execuied, American Bell Telephone Stock dealt Dutrict of Columbia bonds of all denominations on hand (or sale. Stuck and Honds of all local street Rail- feads. Gas, Insurance and Telephoue Compunies aud’s0) apsu = JOHN T. MITCHELL, ‘Real Estate Office and Notary Public, ‘Dowling’s Auction Kooms, 1100 Penua. ave. Beaut:ful Building Lot on 1st st., West Washing- ton, 502300, fronting on two streets; will be soldcheap and on Hbeval terms, sezheson (= sanver s suepp. SLATE MANTELS = SLATE MANTEL& Always instock large sssortment of Gas Fixtures, Grates, Latrobee, Ranges and Furnaces, 409 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. _Jyl (M5, BROWN (COLORED) ‘will give her highly recommended Medi cated Electne and Steam Haths, treatment. at 305 Missouri ave. n.w. = F. BROOKS, GARDEN HOSE, any length. og GAS STOVES, ail sizes, guaranteed? Can GASTIRTUNES, £c No chares for hanging. LOWEST PRICES. Plambi yz EF. BROOKS Sar 16th Lanne, Arrexriox. LATEST PARISIAN MODES IN HAIR GOODS POMPADOUR BANGS. SHINGLED BANGS. qalhene styles never need be in the hairdremery nds always in order by combing. Hair Gees aud Bangs shingled” JyS-2me Srecrar For Avevsr Osty. We take stock September Ist. So until then we offer fohiowing es Envel 2,000 boxes Paper and Envelopes. best linen stock— fegular price, 25c., for August 17c.; or on pay- ment of full price (26c ), we will stamp, {ree of charge, your monograin. crest or address, from your own dies. We have dies for most of the bromine: whic’: we make no charge. ceutdiscount on Pictures framed and unframed. Plush Boxes of Paper and Envelopes at cust. A special lot of Odds and Ends in Paper and Envel- opes. Plain Se. per quire or pack. former price 20c. putes with mourults border, Tue. formeriy 30e. 10 JOHN _aas-hepl.Ip 20 x Siare Masreis VERY LOW aT J. F. MANNING & CO's, 1320 PEN. YLVANIA AVE N. W. WOOD MANTELS, TILES, GRATES, LATROBE Waser Do You Tmo Taw OVER 700 RATS KILLED IN ONE NIGHT! AT THE MADISON AVENUE CAR STABLES, BANTIMORE, MD., WITH STONEBRAKER'S RAT AND MOUSE EX- TERMINATOR, STONEBRAKER'S HORSE AND CATTLE POW- DERS MIGHTY GOOD AND ALWAYS. 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D,,Bux Bk ‘TAILOR, ND 111L PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. INGTON. 2211 Pennwivania avenue Tee Macuses WM. J. FERGUSON, Patentee aud Manufacturer of the “EUREKA” ICE MACHINE, 126 and 125 S. Eutaw street, Baltimore. Machines can be seen In operation at the pork pack- 2g houses of G. Cassard & Son, 407, 409 and 411 W. Baltimore street, of at the Baltimore Cold Storage Dompany. aul-2m b EER MM MM err be eee eS tus Eee BRM F 8yg8 EXTRA PALE BEER Hee Massrvs Corser Reduces the size and increases the length of ‘the waist of fleshy Indies without injarions tight lacing. ‘Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Monts equally as well Shuonen anda cthes patty tue Cody. it produces om elegant, ‘and TREASURER JORDAN AND THE ADAMS Ex- Press ComPANyY.—There is a contract in exist- ence between the Treasury departmeut and Adams Express company, made during Secre- tary Sherman's term, by which the department agrees to employ that Rea ape A as its exclusive agent for the trans) ation of money from the sub-treasuries to the Treasury at Washington and the reverse. It is stated that the Adams Express company hold that the project to carry $5,000,000 trom New Orleans to Washingtoi in the Swatara Isa violation of this contract and that they will probably bring suit against ‘Treasurer Jordan. ‘Thus far, however, Mr. Jor- dan has not been notified’of any such suit, ‘The position taken tn support of the action of the treasurer is that the contract gives the Adams Express. Se pany. preference over all other companies, but does not preclude the government's transporting its own money in government vessels. Moreover, it is thought that the contract might be open to objections ‘upon the ground that it is against public policy, THE CATTLE Must Go.—The Secretary of War has instructed Gen, Miles, in command of the department of the Missouri, to hold troops in readiness at Fort Reno to enforce the Presi- dent’s proclamation ordering the cattlemen on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation to re- move their herds by September 4. SYMPATHY Fon Mus. GRANT AT CoNSTAN- TINOPLE,—Miister 8.S. Cox presided at the meeting of American residents of Constantino~ ple held Saturday, and which was called to ex- press condolence with the widow of Gen. Grant over the death of her husband. Mr. Cox deliv- ered an eloquent speech. Resolutions of sym- pathy were udopted, copies of which wil forwarded to this city and to Mrs. Grant. The American Gen. Berden and a number of Eng: lisk officials were present at the meeting. MEMORIAL SERVICES AT BLOCK Isuanp.— Justice Miller, of the Supreme Court of the United States, presided at memorial services held at Block Island, R. I, on Saturday, the Sth of August. The services were held at the music hall of the Ocean View hotel, which was heavily draped in mourning, and ail the guests were present. Rev. Mr. Durfee offered a feelin; rayer, and the leading address was by Cok jason; of Detroit, Mich, who paid the highest tribute to the memory Of the dead hero.” Ad- Greases were delivered also by Justice Miller and Col. Geo. B. Corkhitl. THE ScHOOL-SHIP CONSTELLATION 1s an- chored in Lynn Haven bay, five miles inside the capes, where she will remain several days, Commander Huntington will not come up to the Roads, as he wants to quarantine the boys for skylarking during the cruise. PERSONAL.—Mr. Wm. R. Smith has s0 far re- covered from his serious illness as to be able to ride out.—Mrs. E, D. E.N. Southworth is at Watch Hill, R. L., fora stay of afew weeks, O. D. Barrett, of Washington, was Tegistered tn Bt. Louts on Saturday.—Ex-Mayor Emery and family, and Gen. and Mrs. Henkle are at Grove 'for a few weeks.—Mrs, R. Cralg, of ‘Washington, was a passen; the central overland train to arrive in rancisco last Monday.—Dr. MeArdie has returned from 3 three weeks’ trip, in. the British Provinces. — Mr. William R. McLean is in Elmira, N. Y.— Mr. Will Ruff has returned from Océan Grove, Fadl B- De Randolph Keim sat Cottage City, Martha's Vineyard, for a short stay.—C. J. Hillyer, of Washington, was, registered in New York last night—Justices Bradley and Blatch- ford, of the Supreme Court, are at the Twin Mountain house in the White mountains — Commodore Luce is at the Sunset, Hill house, . H.C, de Karesta, of the Legation, 4s'at the Profile house.—Dr. Custis has gone to Ocean Beach with nis tamily for a stay of three or four weeks.—Commodore De Kraftt, presi- dent of the board of inspection, arrived at Fortress Monroe Saturday morning, accom- ied by his wife and daughter, trom Wash- jugton.——Mr, Wliliam A. Hungerford left for Cape Muy on Saturday.—Harry Woods has re- tired from the National View to accept a pos! tion on the Craftsman.— Among the late ar- rivals at the Outsland house, Round Hill, Va, were the following Washingtonians: Mrs. Dr. Loockerman, Mrs. H. W. Barrett, Mrs. A, W. Morten, Mrs. L., Foster, Mrs. E. Drichenhauser, Mrs. W. E. Middleton,’ Mrs. 'T. M. Elliott, Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Leon Schell, Miss Irwin aud E. M. Mix.——Among the Washingtonians a} Pivey Point yesterday were Dr. Thomas A. Hills and wite Jon W. Conon and family, Thomas J Luttrell and ‘family, Wm. ©. O'Meara and daughters.—The following were registered ¥ at Rock Enon ‘Springs: Attorney General Garland and family, Mrs. W. E. W: Fen, of Washington, and Dr. ‘D, Hayes Agnew, 5 Ex-President Arthur’s Fishing Trip. ‘West Island, @ favorite resort for amateur an- glers of New York, was the scene of active prepa- rations for distinguished arrivalsSaturday,word having been sent that ex-President Arthur was ‘About toakingalongepromincd visit, ‘moot Me. EE gr geo grerae LATEST OFFICIAL CHANGES. Department Appointments, Promo- tions, Ete. Robert B. Lamon, of Iiltnols, has been ap- Pointed @ member of the buard of pension Appeals in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, at $2,000 per annum, vice Harrison L, Brue, reskzned. The resignation of Henry J. Armstrong, agent for the Crow Indians in Montana, has been accepted. The following promotions have been made in the scientitic Sores of the logical surveys Henry Gannett, of Maine, from chief geogra- her at $2,700 to geologist at 8,005, vice loseph S. Curtis resigned; Almon H. Thompson, of Kansas, from geographer at. $2,500 tochiet ographer at $2,006; Hovert 8. Woodward, of raphes arts aoe astronomer at $2,000 to geog- he following have been appointed special examiners inthe Pension, off, at $1,400 per annum, in accordance with the civil service rules: James B. Steed, of Alabama; Hiram R. Enoch, of Illinois; Crawiord F. Davis, of Iowa; Ernest A. Barringer, of Kentucky; Samuel 8. Davis, of Maryland; ‘Myron H. Shirtz, of West Virginia; Thomas R. Fawcett, of Iitinols. Charles P. Granfield and John A. Blevins, of 1,000 clerks in Missouri, have been appointed Real ostmaster Gen- the offied of the First Asalstant The’ following fourth-class postmasters wore appointed to-day: Maryland=-Mrs, 1. L. Ship- ley, Williams’ Cross Roads, Anne Arundel county; N.C. Crowning, Sang Rung, Gurrett county; Jas. L. Thomas, Clinton, Prines George's county; Henry, Linkan, Accident, Garrett eon ee. eS aca tp Became | Ay irginia—Richay [o] iaheysville, Rockinguam county: Pt? oe —___ The Washington Navy Yard. PREPARING FOR AN ACTIVE RESUMPTION OF WORK. The competitive examination of applicants for appointment as foremen at the Washington navy yard will be completed next Monday. A board of naval officers appointed by the Secre- tary conducts the examination. They report back to the Secretary the names of those ap- plicants who successfully stand the examina- ton. From this list Be else Ss core peter the Secretary selects the foremen of the several branches of work. The board, as stated, has nearly concluded its labors. ‘The Secretary will promptly make the appointments after the re- port is in, and the new foremen will iminedi- ately take hold, and work at the navy yard will be resumed without loss of time. ‘This yard is to manutacture a good deal of the heavy work, machinery, &c., needed in the repair of the Brooklyn, ‘Riclimond, Essex, Tallapoosa, and Powhatan, vessels being repaired and restored in theBrooklyn yard. Work was resumed atthe lai teryard this morning, and as its proscoution will depend to a considerable extent upon the mant facturing work at the Washington yard the au- thorities want to start the latter into operation again at an early date. — — Titled Boarders in New London. MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS FROM WASHINGTON, A New London dispatch to the New York ‘Sun says: There is a large representation of the foreign legations here. Mr. West, the British minister, who has been here nearly all summer, is not much given to sports or pleasure himselt, but his interesting trio of daughters take part in nearly everything that goes on. They ride, drive, dance, swim, sail, and are among the most attractive of the galaxy of lovely and interesting prs and women from many parts of the world that gathers nightly on the quaint old porches of the juot house, Mr. West has visiting him Count Bourchgrave d’Altema, a tall, elegant-looking young man, rosy and a blonde, who is the representative of one of the most dnclent families of France. Count d’Al- tema is a fine tennis player, and usually has Miss West as his partner. M. Koustan, the French minister, who arrived on Friday, is @ quiet man, and, like Mr. West, keeps much to himself, though, unlike Mr. West, he has not as yet made any concession to the spirit of the place by wearing a yachting suit for lounging about the poreh. Count Sala, the secret tion, is considered the quot, and dives deeper and further from the end of the rocks that Jut out quite a distance from the shore In bi me. de Rueters- kiold, the wife of tl wed ‘minister, i Glsoa great'swimmer, and dives as fearlessly as any of the men, being almost the only lady at the Place who has that accomplishment. Ste looks ike a French womin, and some persons think resembles Mime. Aimee. Count Gyldenstolpe, of the Swedish legation, is a tall blonde man, who lounges around the poreh most of the day in knickerbockers, and always smokes a very big meerschaum LE Baron de Struve, the Russian minister, lefton Saturday, with mem- bers of his family, for a short visit to the Ber! sh Hills, Mr. Iswolsky, of the Russian lega- tion, is the beau of the Pequot house. He is of delicate physique and a blonde. He wears a single eyeglass, and dresses in the height of fashion, often changing his clothes four and five times a da: One of the most interesting per- sonages among the foreigners is Mesia de la Cerda, secretary to Sig. Juan Valera, the Span- ish minister. He is very sinall of stature, very thin, and often wears’ knickerbockers In the ev in He fs fond of dancing, and usually se- lects tali young ladies for partners, Senor Do- minguez, of the Argentine republic, has five sons and three daughters with him, and Herr von Alvensleben, of Germany, M. Bonnder de Melsbroock, of Belgium, und Mr. Lovenorn, of Denmark, are also here. of the French lega- inest_ swimmer at Pe- Opening Gen. Lee's Campaign. THE MASS MEETING AND BARDECUE AT BEL- MONT PARK SATURDAY. Correspondence of Tie EVENING STAR BELMONT PARK, Va., August 16, 1885. The news of the illness of Gen, Lee's child became so generally known Friday night and Saturday morning that many persons who had expected to meet to hear the general remained athome, The result was a crowd of only about 500. When the train arrived from Leesburg the crowd gathered about the speakers’ stand, when Capt Rankin Introduced Mr. Geo, Mason, of Alexandria, Mr. Mason commenced by e: plaining Gen. Lee's unavotdable absence, and followed it up by a few well-timed remarks on the necessity for hard work during the cam- paign. Mr. Mason, who was loudly applauded, ‘was followed by 'Mr. Porter, of Texas, whose Speech was good and well received. ‘The crowd then loudly called for Mr, Join Bassell, of Lees- burg. ‘This gentleman was at last gotten up on the stand, and his happy and very pertinent and appropriate remarks put the audience in Such good ‘humor that they forgot their disap- pointment, and at the close of his speech pro- ceeded to’ devour the roasted ox, which up to this time had been untouched. ‘There was the greatest enthusiasm. Loudoun county was Well represented at the meeting, men Lediny we quoetlies Senator Riddleberger and the Irish Question. ME DEFENDS HIS VOTE ON THE BAYARD RESO- LUTION. Upon the conclusion of the Irish National League meeting in Chicago on Saturday a pic- nic was given, and Senator Riddleberger, of Virginia, speaking of his vote in the Senate ‘against the Bayard resolution, said: “I believed then, as I believe now, that the vote which I cast was such as be would have cast who wrote the Declaration of Independence. (Cheers. Read, if you peers: that all men. are creates equal, that all men are entitled to the right of self-government, and that all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed,and you will find my justification tor that vote. [Applause.) For that reason, and for that alone, I can be a friend of strug gling {reland. [Applause.] [ean be more than that; I can stand on American soil and say to those who came from Ireland, and those who are the descendants of others who came, that it (eres Te duty never to forget your mother. Cheers. ““ Go through all the reasons w! colonies rebelled, aud if you can find one that does not to-day equally apply in the case of Ireland, I will tell you where Americans find a dozen more instead of it. But from an American standpoint ‘fomenting discord’ in # nation qe far from Us—nO, We are not. Ido not want those to do inything that they themselves do not want todo, But if I were an Irishman I would contribute the last penny that [had and the last drop of bluod to help Ireland Nberate her- self. I know that when a man an: i says that hats are in favor of di: means to ridicule you as some kind of assassin. Live In a country, enero ties pave entrenenied nero. Noth Sie ey cane erase ae ‘express your volee oF of your sentiments. isto tell ap) Stalemmen that the Providence thee cee nee frail bark of Columbus from floret jam! n Spain allow me it, than to reimburse cape Soe the" tte’ He did us.” [¢ ces Evy freland should’ not nave a8 Incident to taxation? Was it Those wild ations ave cach in tara mK if given @ chance f co ee a “THE BLOODY FIELD.” ASunday Tragedy in South Washing- ton. A SMALL POLICEMAN'S DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH A POWERFUL NEGRO—THE LATTER SHOT AND KILLED. A tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon at the corner of ist and N streets, in the midst of the locality which has become so notorious for the lawless conduct of gangs of roughs who fre quent it as to have earned the name of “The Bloody Field,” by which it was known. The tragedy yesterday came near resembling that which resulted about a year ago in the death of Police Officer Fowler, who was shot by the coloted_man Langster with the policeman’s own pistol. Yesterday Addison Coleman, @ Powerful black man, was shot and killed by Po- lice OfficerDan'lJ.Sheehan, ‘The fatal shot was fired after a long and desperate struggle. Shee- han had, by direction of Lieut, Greer, donned his citizen's clothes fur the pur} of more ef- fectively hunting out gangs of men and others breaking the law and the Sabbath by gambling. He met Coleman about halepadt 9 o'clock, re in about ir ears of >, Feputer to be a desperate and taeieee! charatier, at the corner of Ist and N streets. Coleman, the of- Hicer says, wag slightly intoxicated, and he ad- vised him togo home. Coleman asked Sheehan if he were a policeman, Sheehan, who is a much smaller man than Coleman, replied that he was, and the latter exclaimed, #I'll be d—d if you can arrest me without being in uniform.” ALIFE AND DEATH STRUGGLE. The officer then setzed Coleman and they had @ desperate fight, A crowd of colored men as- sembied, and, as Mr. Sheehan says, aided Cole- man inevery way. During the fight the pris- oner succeeded in getting the officer's pistol, but itwas taken from him by James Howard, a young white man, who was called upon by the officer to help him. Howard gave the officer the pistol, but the negro got his hands upon it, and again they had a life and death struggle for it, The officer finally secured the pistol. Coleman then closed in with him savagely rain, and in the struggle the pistol was dis- charged. Coleman dropped to his knees and continued the combat in that position for a short time, endeavoring to disarm the officer, ‘Then he fell tothe ground exhausted. Officer Sheehan gent -for help. ‘The police ambulance came and conveyed Coleman to Providence hospital, where he dled @ few minutes alter his arrival, THE FATAL sHor. Coleman's body wastaken from the hospital this morning, and carried to the first precinct station, It Was found that the fatal bullet had entered the groin near the left hip and passed through the body. ARREST OF FOUR OF THE ALLEGED ASSAILANTS | OF THE OFFICER. A large crowd of people assembled around the station house. Among the number were four colored men, James Lucas, Lewis Ashton,George Gordon and Henry Jackson, who were identi- fied us members Of ‘the gang who assaulted Officer Sheehan during his struggle with Cole- man. They were placed under arrest, Lucas, itis sald, kicked the officer in the side. Sheehan, whd was placed under nominal arrest, is & young man, and bas been on the force Only since last November. It is a coin- cidence that he served as a member of the coroner's Jury in the Fowler-Langster case. COLEMAN A DESPERADO. Coleman, who lived on Delaware avenue, be- tween F and G streets, is well known to the Police, having figured in a number of assault cases, once for assault with intent to kill, for which he served a term in the penitentiary. The Inquest. Coroner Patterson held an inquest at the 1st Precinct station at 11 o'clock to-day. ‘The jury was composed of Mesers. Elins Cald- well, Andrew Archer, Jas. E. Johnson, Arthur McDermott, J. E. F. Carlin and John L. Cox. A GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH STRUGGLE Chas, Brawner, the first witness, said that he witnessed the straggle. Coleman, he sald, told the officer, “If you put your hand on me, I will serve ten years for it.” Coleman refused to 0 home, and the officer then had the stru; with him. The officer told James Howard to et_the offiger's “black jack,” but instead of loing that Howard got the officer's nipper’s and put them on Coleman, but Coleman broke em. Coleman then struck the officer several times. Coleman then managed to get the officer's pistol from his pocket, Sheehan grabbed foritand got it away. Coleman then got hold of the barrel. During the struggle the pistol went off. The colored man still struggled to get possession of it until he fell. Witness said that in the first part of the struggle Howard got the pistol away from Cole- man,” He understood Coleman to say when he got the pistol, “You d— s— —, I have got you now and’ am going to finish you.” OTHER TESTIMONY, James Howard, 624 6th street southwest, tes- tified that as he was passing along N street he saw Officer Sheehan talking with the colored man, Coleman, near the bridge. He heard the officer tell the colored man to go into the house and stop swearing in the street. The colored man called the otticer a “ d—d fool,” and asked him what authority be had totell him to Into the honse, and if he were an officer why he did not have'his badge on the outside of his coat? The officer then put him under arre: The officer caught hold of the colored mA1's arm, and the latter took the officer by the throat. Both fell to the ground together, the ofMiceY being on top. The officer, after being struck, asked the witness’ to get his “blackjack” from his et for him. Instead of getting the “black-jJack” the witness got the officer's nippers and put them on the colored man, who broke them. After these were broken. the witness discovered that the colored man had the officer's pistol in bis hand, having taken, it trom the officer’s pocket. Witness, after a struggle, captured the pistoi from the’ colored man. ‘the witness was thereupon knocked down by @ man in the crowd, but still clung to the pistol. Witness tried to hold the crowd back by poluting the pistol at them, but this had little effect, “They “busted” away at Shee- han, Kicking and beating him. ‘The crowd kicked ‘and beat the witness also, “I feel_mighty ‘sore this morning,” said the witness rubbing his head. He suid he was knocked down three times in succession and kicked. The officer and the colored man finally regained their feet. Witness handed the officer his revolver. While the officer and the colored man were struegling for the pistol witness had a struggle with another man Who was trying to get at the officer. ‘The officer freed Almself ugain from his opponent, and asked him to. come to the station, The only answer was an- other attack upon the officer and the witness, ¢ an Who was shot said: “You [rish s———, I've got you, und now Pll give it to you.” Cole- man closed’ in on the officer and grabbed the officer's right hand, holding the istol and tried to force it up. The officer forced fis hand down, and while they were thus straggling the pistol went off. The ofllcer at no thne threatened to shoot. He gave the man four or five chances to go into the house, as he did not want toarresthim. At the beginning of the struggle the colored man sald with an oath, “if you put your hand on me 1'll kill you,” and supplemented this by calling the ofticer an Irish dude. ‘There were a good many remarks made by the crowd, such as “kill the s——b,” and “he has no business over here any- how.” When witness was knocked down some of them said, “we will Kill that s— of —b— anyhow.” ‘The witness thought the officer would have been killed if he had not assisted him, John W, Browner, the next witness gave an account of theaffair, coinciding with that of the two preceding witnesses, The colored man, he said, claimed that he was in front of bis dwn door, and that the officer therefore could not arrest him. ‘The officer told him several times togo into the house, saying that If he did not he would “take hin fo the stationhouse in that wagon,” referriug to a wagon, near at hand. The colored man said “he would be d—d ithe would gointo tue house. He would take ten years before he would let him take him to the Stationhonse.” ‘The witness said that as soon ‘as the colored man fell to the ground with officer holding him down, he began feeling around the. r’s pockets for his pistol. Thos. W. Merriman, of 909 4% street £ : j in 5} i 5 : t i ES i i a i ES i fl ee i : 58 H i 4 3 ‘ask the officer, “In the name of the Lord, what ve I done?” The officer said, “ Nothing.” He Beard the officer {ell his uricle to go home. ‘Witness called to his uncle to goin, asthe oficer asked him. His uncle said he had done nothing. His uncle then went and sat down on ». A war driving by, and the officer called it, “the officer aid the van in the then tried to put his uncle into ik Wit- ness and others went up to the ofl. cer and said: “Mr. Sheehan, we will carry him tothe station-house for you.” The officer said: “No, we don’t wan't your help to carry him.” Then they tussled, and Mr Shee han choked his uncle ‘Then the officer got his: istol, which was inacase, and began beating igtancie witht, The witness wentup again and said: “Don’t beat my uncle. We'll take him to the station-house for you.” ‘Officer Shee- ban said: “No, G— d— you, we don't want you to carry him.” The officer's pistol fell out Of the case. and lay upon the ground. The offi- cer picked (t up, fired and shot his uncle.” T' witness said he did not see any one strike the officer or the other white man, except his uncle, who struck the white man during the tussle. He did not hear his uncle say he would kill the officer, “Did you hear your uncle swear?” asked the | coroner. “No, sir,” said the witness, “he never swears. He belonged to the church; he belonged to the church for eight or nine years. He used to gurse once, but he belonged to the church.” ‘There were'no blows, he said, given outside of the three men—the officer, the man who helped him, and the witness’ uncle. His uncle, he sald, had been drinking. His uncle, he erp following Sheehan Ti ard, 3 shoot him! shoot him!” and the officer shot him. After the shooting, he said. Officer Shee- han got into the wagon with the white man and drove off as rapidly as possible. {Continued in Second Edition.] Mr. Hendricks and the President. THERE ARE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION, BUT NOT SUCH AS THREATEN THE HARMOXY OF THE PARTY, At Waukesha, Wis., on Saturday a correspon- dent of the New York Sun had an interview with Vice President Hendficks regarding a recent Washington dispatch to the Philadel- phia Times, which imputed to him sentiments that threatened the unity of the democratic party, and would preetpitate a conflict between the President and a considerable portion of his party in Congress. Mr, Hendricks said: charge that I am not on terms of personal friendship with the President is pure fiction. As to our political relations, there may be some differences, but only such as may exist between equally sincere men striving for the same end. As to the charge that Iam openly orsecretly con- cerned in a movement having for its put the antagonizing of the President's policy, nothing could “be more _ fictitious.” arding alleged divergence of views between himself and the President as to the construc- tion of the civil service law as to the distribu- tion of offices, the Vice President suid: “There are points of difference between us, but not such difference as would warrant the state- ments you have read. I have not been in Washington for several months, and have only seen the sident once of late—at Gen. Grant's funeral, from which Ihave Just returned—nor have I had any communications with Senators or Representatives that would afford opportu- nity for such a combination as at to which reference is made. In answer to further questions Mr. Hendricks said: “Iam a democrat. I believe the democratic party is right, and believing this, I want todo what I may to promote its pi and sub- serve its ends. I believe the welfare of the ple will be promoted by the continuance of the party in power. Itshail be my aim to preserve the unity and harmony of the democratic par- ty. Thats the first consideration. "It is essen- tal to success and to the maintenance of dem- ocratlc institutions. That is the first duty of every citizen, and I shall do my part.” Referring to the ado about the Indianapolis post-office, Mr, Hendricks said: “The talk over the afairis absurd, The truth of the matter is simply this: After Mr. Jones was appointed through my influence he employed such sub- ordinates as he saw fit, without any solicita- tion or suggestion from’me. In fact, from the date ot his appointment up to two days ago I have been in his office but onve, and then Iwent to buy some postage stamps, I know Mr. ‘Sones to be an honest and honorable man, who will administer the affairs of the office effi- clently, honestly, and according to law. A Murder Investigated. THE STATE DEPARTMENT INQUIRES INTO THE DEATH OF AN AMEKICAN IN MEXICO. Robert W. Hardy, who went to Mexico in the employ of a telephone company, was murdered in the city of Mexico, May 31, by Col. Enrique Omana, of the Mexican army, a delegate to the Mexican congregs-from the state of Julisco. The young man’s father, who was an assistant inaster in the navy during the war and now ‘ives in Philadelphia, apon learning of his son's death and the apparent immunity of his mur- derer, sel on foot an investigation of the matter, aud the reply of Consul General Strother to the instructions of the State department re- specting the murder has just been received. details of the aftair are given as follows: On Saturday night, May 30, Hardy, in com- ny with a young ‘Cuban, attended a public Wat the Tivoli del Frenocalh, a pleasure gar- den in the suburb of the city. Colonel Enrique Omana was likewise present, and entertained himself by dancing and paying gallant atten- tion to a woman known as “Pancha La Ronco,” with whom Hardy was acquainted. About daylight on Sunday morning, May 31, Colonel Omana was taking coffee with this woman in ‘One of the summer houses in the garden, while Hardy and his companion stood near by ob- serving them. Colonel Omana’s attention had been called to the surveillance several times in the night, and he was probably irritated by it, sothat when Hardy made some sign to the woman, he rushed hastily out of the summer house ahd made a violent attack on his visitor. Hardy closed with him and a scuffle ensued and svon blows were passed with some appar- ent advantage to the American. Omana then drew a pistol and thrusting the muzzle against Hardy's chin fired upward, killing his antag- onist instantly, Omanu was at once arrested and taken before the city authorities, but being a member of the federal congress, the court dis claimed jurisdiction in the case, and the pris- oner was liberated to await the action of his peers at the assembly of congress in September. After the inquest the body of Hardy was de- livered to his triends and was buried in the Na- tional cemetery at Truxpanna, near the city, lunder the charge of the United States consul general, icy, Re. Gen. Grant's Wi MR. GEO. W. CHILDS SAYS ONE WAS MADE AT LONG BRANCH A YEAR AGO—MES. GRANT'S INTENTIONS. There is said to be some uneasiness among the intimate friends of Gen. Grant at Long Branch regarding the disposition of the gene- ral’s will, which, it is known, he made at Long Branch about a yearago. The subscribing wit- nesses to it were Geo. W. Childs and the Rev. Dr. Morton, rector of St. James’ Protestant Episcopal church, of Philadelphia, who at the time was ‘Mr. Childs’ guest.” A. Childs anid esterday: “Yes; it’s a mistake to say that Gen. rant left no will. His cottage adjoined mine. One day last August he came over with a in his hand that, he sal wi asked Dr. Morton and myself to witness It! We affixed our signatures to the document, and the general took it away. Ido not know what he did with it, am anxious to see it produced, that Imay prove my signature. The will ‘was drawn up by Mr. Parrington, a New York lawyer. | The general's lar adviser was Clarence Seward.” Law; rrington was # friend of “Buck” Grant, the general's son, and was associated with thé Grant & Ward matter, ‘Mrs, Grant will remain at Mt. McGregor antil October ist, She has not decided what she will kite fa Nea je house in ew Yor! and take a smaller dwelling. ‘The house is in mortgage upon It, The Grant cot oar mo : r L Branch belongs to her entirely, au owns a house in Washi cathe these monly a ae Childs understan Telegrams to The Star. EXPLOSION ON A STEAMER. SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED. HOW TEXAS LOST TWO MILLION. NARROW ESOAPE OF GOV. GRAY. CHOLERA IN SPAIN AND FRANCE. WRECKED BY AN EXPLOSI A Steamer Blown Up and Many Per- sons Injured at Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17.—A violent explo- sion occurred on the steamer 8. M. Felton, off Chestnut street wharf, shortly before ten o'clock this morning. ‘The explosion occurred Just after the Felton’ had left her dock on her trip to Wiimington, Del. As she was opposite pler 8, south wharves, the gers and crew were startled by an explosion which shook the boat from stem to sterm, and when the smoke cleared away it was found that the entire tor- ward part of the vessel above the water line had been badly damaged and a number of passen- gers Injured. Some of them severely, The pilot house and entire upper deck was ‘Iiited and fell to the lower deck. ‘The bow presented @ scene of complete wreck. Tugs proceeded at once to the injured vessel, and_ with the assistance of the police tug, Wm. 8. Stokley, which was lying nearby, ‘at once Proceeded 10, remove the injured” The ambu- jance of the Pennsylvania hospital soon arrived, and took most of the injured to that institution, The injured, so far as known, are: John E. MeDunn, aged nine years, living in Chester, se- verely injured about legs; Silas Reed, residin at 1620 Hancock street, badly shocked au contused; Bessie Bradley, residing at 239 Spruce street, ankle dislocated; Samuel Cooper, residing at 4400 Frankford road, injured about head and body; John Stephenson, residing at 25 Pavonia street, Camden, shocked by the concussion: George Cockayre, residing at 209 South Front street, thigh cut; and Geo. Ervin, injured about limbs and body. The steamer was, immediately after the removal of the pas- sengers, towed down the river, and itis said will be taken to Wilmington for repairs, She ee eR pe Felton isa large well-equipy she is not injured below the water line the damage will not be heavy. The cause of the explosion is ax yet uncertain, The ngers and many of those who saw the explosion from the shore insist that gunpowder of some simi- lar explosive was ignited on the forward deck, and several persons who were standing on the pier deciare that they distinctly noticed the odor of gunpowder. There has been consider- able rivalry between the Felton and other boats running to Wilmington, and reports have gained ground that some malicious perso Placed an explosive on the deck. is is a mere rumor, however, and the cause of the ex- plosion will'not be known until further inves- Ugation is made. —————— NEARLY $2,000,000 LOST TO THE STATE. How Texas has Suffered from the Neg- ligence of its Land Board. GaLveEsTON, August 17.—At the meeting of the state land board last Tuesday a resolution was passed whereby the bourd agreed to “Fully exonerate, acquit, release and hold harmless from all pains and penalties, suits, costs, pro- ceedings, damages and liabilities against the Galveston News for or on account of anything itmay publish touching any member of the board in the management of the landed affairs of Texas.” The News had intimated it possessed certain damaging information touching the manage- ment of state lands, which it feared to publish because of an exceedingly stringent libel law, which the press of Texas. By rea- son of this law under a recent ad- verse decision of the ae court of Te: the proprietors of the News have just pai: $10,000, hence their desire to be insured. In. its Issue of yesterday the News opened out on the land board by reviewing its work. The per now makes the claim that the board, by i neglect and mismanagement has lost to the school fund of the state sum of $1,750,000, which should have been collected under the law, from the cattlemen serge gen Rest eighteen months. The News says that in Feb- Tuary, 1884, an act was passed directing the lund ‘board’ to appoint grass commissioners, whose duties should be to ascertain by constant inspection the area of free grass belonging to the state, and being occupied by cattlemen without leases of any character. Under this law occupiers of such lands were compelle to pay occupation tax. Twenty — mil- lion acres of free grass lands of this character have -been constantly z ‘upon since the of the law. Yet the land board only last week appointed and sent out the grass commissioners,upon whose re- ports the tax could only be collected. The iaw makes no provision for back taxes, hence the state has lost nearly $2,000,000, which has sim- ply remained in the pockets of’ cattlemen. In making these statements the News in one breath acquits the members of the land board of intentional wrong, but in the next breath it says ‘This loss of $1,750,000 was not accident- al, and not being accidental its prevumably the result of Jotelitgent design.” ‘his creates a sensation. The board is cony of Gov, John Ireland, State Treasurer F. R. Lubbock, Land Commissioner W. C. Walsh, Controller W. J. wain, and Attorney General John D. Temple- ton. This galaxy of names comprises the most distinguished politicians in Texas. ———— Shocking Fate of a Little Boy. Morristown, N. J., August 17.—Frank Wi- kinson, jr., the ¢ight year old son of Frank Wil- Kinson’-of Newark NJ. was thrown from © horse between Camp Tabor and Morris Plain, Saturday night. His foot catching in the stir rup he was dragged on. the round and Kicked until his skull was crushed into @ shapeless mass. He died in a short time. ‘Texas Fever in [llinols Herds. BuooMrxeTox, Int. August 17.—A cattle disease, alleged’ to be Spanish or Texan fever, has developed here and is creating considerable excitement among stock men, Two weeks ago Michael Brothers, large cattie men near this ¢ity, shipped 61 stock cattle here trom Hutch- inson, Kansas. When they arrived they ap- to be in periect health. On Friday last the cattle showed ‘of ‘being sick, and already fifteen are and twelve more down with the disease. When it was learned they were sick fifteen were shipped to Indianapolis. Veterinary surgeons say itis genuine Spanish or Texan iever.’ The cattle commissionsr has been notified. ——— Arrests for Criminal Libel. A BOYCOTTED NEWSPAPER'S RETALIATION AND 17S RESULTS. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August 17.—Oliver Car- michael and his’ son Otto, editors and proprie- tors of the Muncie Daily ‘Reporter, which sus- nded a week ago, were arresied Yesterday at uncle upon warrants sworn out by Taylor J. Riley, charging them with criminal libel." Iuley 4s secretary of the Knights of Labor organizi- tion of this city, and was actively enzuged in ing the paper before taken by Riley is ‘upon this denunciation. Tho Carmichaels walved preliminary trial and we bond for their S term Of court, when the case will be heard, iodide ct Shooting at a Governor. GOV. GRAY, OF INDIANA, HAS A NARROW ES- CAPE, Ixpraxaronss, August 17-—While Gov. @ with his fami Micl Pabsut eight o'clock Smuggling Arms into Mexteo. Crry or Mexico, August 17.—The govern- Ment ts takis soonwures to stop the extensive sr ling which is carried on along the Kio Grande frontier. Some appehension exists te ing the lange contraband !mportalions of arms from the United States, ‘THE OUTLOOK MORE FAVORABLE THAN IT HAS BEEN IN YEARS, Prrrencna, Pa.. August 17.—The outlook Jn the fron trade has not been more favorable for @ number of years than it is at present. Signs of improvement are coming to the surtace every day, and manufacturers are beginning to concede tliat the black mantic of depressh being gradually lifted from the staple tries of Pittsburg. Orders are increas!ti and many mills are runnin, ‘The worst among the nai tions de the difficulty wasn facturers have dect until the latter accept thelr terms, while the nailers still present a determined front ta thelr demand jor last year's scale. ing notlen- ray ‘on double tix the ime. strike a present indica- pK aS if an amicable solution of able as a result of the suspensh rperations is the diminished stock of spi rand. A convention of coal miners will be held In Mo ja city on Tuesday, the 250) Inst,, to eatabtish auniform rate of wages inthe river mines, ae General Foreign News, RUSKIN’S CONDITION UNCHANGED. Loxpox, August: 17.—Mr. Je Ruskta, sted aguict night. There ts no change in is condition this morning. A PROTEST FROM LORD OOLERTDGR. Loxpox, Aug. 17.—Lord Chief Justice ridge, who Was married on Saturday to Miss Lawtord, in # letter to the papers says he cane not see Why the details of his private life should, interest the public, The father of Lord Cole ridge’. bride was formerly a judge ti Bengal, The lady’s age ts thirty-two years, — From Wall Street To-day. New York, August 17.—Th kK market opened at 1 with prices generally % to % per cent higher than they Slosed on Saturday. wile Rending is up Qi Northwestern %, and New York ¢ Lackawanna each ly. There wer ral Ke farther fractional advances in the early deal- ings. aniline Enjoying Buffalo's Hospitality. Burrav, N, Y., August 17.—MayorSmith, ot Philadelphia, aid a parts ot Quaker City officials, arrived in town this morning from Niagara Falls, whero they spent Sunday. They e met by a reception ex officials, and taken to t the city in carr a trip down the will visit Rochester. The Mary Celeste Cane, AN INDIGNANT DENIAL FROM TIE DEFEND ANT WHO WAS SAID TO KE INS AN Boston, August. 17.—A. Q. Wen the defendants in the brig Mary writes a letter indigs iy deny Ment of Capt. Parker that by sane. He says, in the course of bis conn tion: “I wish you would say that if I was ever ctazy It would be when I conspired, 8 charged, to puton board a pf goods and have it wrecked where it could be all saved, as was this cargo. Brickbats, etc., would have been a bet- ter conspiracy, aud have the vessel go down In deep water, udt-on a rees, like the Celeste did, Maxwell Reaches St. Louis, REFUSING ARSOLUTELY TO TALK ABOUT HIS CASE—NEW EVIDENCE, Walter H. Lennox Maxwell, the supposed murderer of C. Arthur Preller at the Southern hotel in St. Louison the 5th of last April, arrived in that city Sunday morning from San Francisco in charge of officers. A crowd of amittee of Buffale and around come ine from. 2,000 to 3,000 people were at the depot, and there was a great scramble among th gel a view of the prisoner, but good order was preserved. Maxwell refused positively to talk to reporters about his case. Detective Tracy thinks that further prments will show Maxwell tobea week man mentally, but that he has got the one Idea wedged into his mind that bis safety depends upon bis silence, and that be will startle nobody with a surprising or romantic defense. Tracy thinks he killed Preller for money; thai ‘the very few ad- missions he has made point in that direc- tion; that bis voyage from St. Louls to Auckland was a money-spending debauch, and not a well-planned escape from justice. The body of Preller was exhumed Saturday to ascertain its condition and determine whether it would be worth while to summon witnesses to identify It when Maxwell is put on trial. The remains, which were embalmed. be- fore burial, were found tobe in an excellent state of preservation, The trial of Maxwell can- not be brought on until the October term of the Se, = en the trunk- maker, recognized Maxwell as the man to whom. hesoid the trunk in which Prelier's body was found, and a porter at the Southern hotel recoge nized him as having been a guest at tbat house in April last. An important point in the case has just leaked oat. Much speculation had been induleed in by the authorities concerning the mutilation of the corpse and the manner in which it was dressed. The drawers which covered the lower extremities were too shortand did not reach within a foot of the ankles. The drawers were subjected to minute examination, and on the inside of the waistband was found the name of “Hugh M. Brooks,” half written and half printed in'that peculiar hand since so thor oughly identified as Maxweil's. The only time the name had been heard of before was at the San Francisco ticket office, ander which = nomen Maxwell purchased his ticket to Auch. land, It was also discovered written on the back of a leather match-box among Maxwell's effects, The deduction from these tacts is that Maxwell stripped the body and then started to dress It im & sult of his, Maxwell's, clothes. First he put the drawers on, but finding it hard work, quit, and placed the’ body ina trunk with the inten™ tion elegy bet tosome point where it would be found and buried as Hugh M. Brooks. The rapid decomposition of the body alone prevented. him from carrying out his plan. A commun!- cation from London some months ago said that Brooks was the real name ot Maxwell, Why he should desire to dress the body in a sult of his own underclothes, marked with his own name, is another puzzler in this puzzling case, WAS PRELLER ACCIDENTALLY KILLED? A St. Louis special to the New York World gives the following as the result of the repor- ters’ attempts to get Maxwell to talk. It was intimated to Maxwell that be had killed Prel- jer by accident and that he had told the detec- lives as much. In response to this he admitted in around-about way that such was the case and that at the right time this would be the Gotence be would enter. Cpon bie person hy- jermic 8y: nd otber medical instra- Inents were found, and when asked if he had notused them on Preller, aud medicine ax well, he admitted that he had, and gave the repor: ters to understand that he had killed Preller by giving him an overdose of chloroform, “I had ‘often dosed him before,” he suid, and I thought knew his constitution well, but I may have been mistaken. Coming over on the Cephalo- nia I prescribed for him for cophalgia or heud- ache. I've forgotten now what I prescribed, but f have a copy of the prescript wever, and can show it when the time comes. I gave him plenty of medicine on the voyage.” He said that he and Preller bad had # boisterous time together; that after a night of dissipation Preller was sick and that be had at first admin- istered hypodermic rphia, They had not acted, aud then the chioform was brought Into play. It was only used to allay great suffering on the part ot Preller. When it had produced death Maxwell, it ts supposed, became alarmed. He knew that he was a si in this country, that no excuse he could ive could clear away the mystery #ur- rounding his friend's death. This, of course, is the theory, but there is not a doubt but that after dosing his fricad in u friendly way at first the idea of murder occurred to him and the chilorororm was used with deadly intent. The ‘motive was, of course, the money and Jewelry which Pretier bad, and Maxwell acknowledges that be had over $1,000 the night ie left this city. Besides u oney he took Preller's diamonds with him, and they were found on his person in Auckland. They consist of a full set Of solitaire studs and shirt buttons. When asked about the other property found $e bis trupk et Auckland an es = Prelier'’s, Muxwell asked u subject changed. John G. Whittier on Gen. Grant. ‘The following is a copy of John G. Whittier's letter read at the Grant memorial services in I find it is not possible for me to attend the meeting on the Sth instant. The nation owes @ deep*and p yable debt to Gen. Grant. A slient, modest, unselfish man, he never boasted some iiscreant fired @ shot through the car Fiage, the bail passing in close proximity to the personof the cl executive. ie innot known still from whenee be continues to Erte tor Bie paper on socal tpt, The dispo- of what he would do, nor of whet he did do, but when duty called him to act eS Hirgoly due tothis patriotic decttion, ski, and table will that we are now @ united Fate eer ete sesess in his painful i 1 17 and admiration of J. 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