Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1886, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except ‘Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Rerthwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't city by carriers: on thelr Own sccoast cr 10 eeae oor ‘Week. or 44c. Month. Copies at ‘the counter, 2 ents each. By mall—postage 50 cents = Month one year, §6. siz mont (hutered at the Post Office at Washington, D.C.as eccoidacctans pal" patter} = Tar WEexty Stan Friczy-@1 @ year, portage prepaid. "SIX month, 80 centa 5Z All mall subscriptions mustbe paid ip advance, pepaper sent longer than is pald ioe, Kates of advertising made known on application. Che Vo. 69—Na 10,392. bening Star. WASHINGTON, D.C.. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1886. TWO CENTS. | SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. (R= SEPORT OF THe coNpiTion oF © THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, Of the District of Columbia, at Washit D.C, At the close of business, August 27th, 1886 Zoanson real estate aid colmveral se on ea = ~~ $877,626.23 '100;000.00 290,500. Re +4 Bag i = SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 4TH ST. pee ag oe Converted, have confessed Christ and are awaiting Daptism. Sunday school, 9:30 am., ae Fes tye eee eet Oe re ae cetera eS erences rer and praise service, Thursday, py ry pastor.—Great rel 'W. A. Hender- at 11 am. and 7:45 y night, "The Earth- People's 301 A ‘Fractional paper currency, nickels and conte = che ee 553 55 : 1 i 8 WAUGH ME CHURCH, SD AND & ‘sta. ne —Preaching by the returning Rose. N. Barm, D.D., at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. communion after the morning sermon. Sunday school at 9 am. and revival prayer meeting at 3 p.m Seals ‘all free and strangers specially welcome. LIABILITIES. Undivided profits.. - si Individual depostta subject ime certiiieates of deposit cnn i a £98 CHURCH OF “OUR FATHER” TOR eneerne eeneneenneeee_ $909,444.69 Washington, D. Cs. 1, A. L.Sturtevant, Treasurer of the above-named ‘ZION CHURCH, sin nw —Preech- ‘Lessons from bertorce club by Rev. GALBRAITH A.M ‘and ingat 12am. Subject, ake.” Preaching to. ‘Vis at 8 p.m. Hev. J. H. ANDERSON, batik, do solemnly swear that the above statement 18 true fo the best of my knowledge and bellef. ALBERY L. STURTEVANT, Treasurer. Sabscribed and sworn to before me this 2d day of Bepiember, 1886. ‘GEORGE W. BAGG, GRACE M. & CHURCH, CORNER OF ‘Oth and $ sts. n.w.—Sunday pi, Preaching at 11 am. by the Kev. C. W. BaLDwrat- Lord's supper at 8 p.m, free. ‘Public cordially welcomed. (<< ‘school at 9:30 a, ‘ sacramental WECH. Gents ‘Notary Public. Correct—attest: ‘BENS. P. SNYDER, BMG. EMERY it LEWIS CLEPHANE,, = WasniNeron, D.C, September 4, 1686, Ov is th issolved by ‘con ent a i ‘HL BOVER. a be TURKISH BATH ‘The above firm, carrying on the TU} a BUSES Bos at 117 Gat. nw. being thisday dismolved. FLETCHER METHODIST EPISCOPAL church, corner New York ave. and 4ih st— J. 3 p.m. addressed by Mr. =. Monthly missionary meeting, ‘Tuomas Mantin, cf the Hamline clit 11 am. by the pastor, Kev. Wat. H. Laxky, follows by the Lord’s supper.’ Revi led by the pastor. Good Hymnal, led by Mr. Wm, ‘Teachers urgently inthe school Come, there iva work for you to do. Lhe business. befeafter will be conducted under the firm name of A. © BOVEE & CO.. who are authorized Seseitie ail outstanding debi aud to whom all ao Soants must be paid. <a AE BOVEE® CO << ThE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE REV. JOHN CHESTER, D. D., PASTOR of the Metropolitan Presbyteriun Church, 4th and B sta s. e, has returned to his two months’ leave of absence, and church To-morrow, services co orth Boundary ave, Baltion Reopens Septewber 13, 1880. Twill mect the Districk pis on tent day at the Baltimore and Povomac pot, Washington, at one o'¢lock p. an. For further mation apply to Mr. R. W. SWANN, 1787 New Soreey ave., Washington; oF address weett 'F. D. MORPISON, Supt (Ke THOSE) PERSONS WHO INTEND ‘putting up their own pickles can obtain Te cide S uuegaE and pure Spices from JOHN DER. 1417 New se4.3t LMA ‘ork ave. NTISS ANNOUN' removal of his Office and Residence to 2101 14th st. n.w., corner of L'st. Office hours 8:30 to 10:30 am. and 4 to6 pm. set-zw Ue JAMES FDARTT, ESQ, LATE U.S ‘Consular Agent to Labeck, Germany, and for many years connected with the Post Office depart- ment, has opened ofides at 929 F st. n.w., where he ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, 14TH ANI Corcoran sts., Kev. J. B. Pury, Rector. Services will be resumed in this church Sunday, tember Sth, at the usual hours, THE REFORMED CHURCH IN THE ‘ATES—Ser Chapel, on rear ot lot 15th and 0 sts. n.w., to-morrow morning. sunday school at 9:30 Serinon at 11 a.m. bv the pastor, Kev. F.Soxraa Strangers welcome. clock. (<< << ‘METHODIST EPISCOPAL 2oth st. near Pen Kev. W. 2 ie Wak Sanday school, @ tm. Young’ people's meeting, 71a Al So'clock sucramental service, tullowed Uy evadgelise tie revival meeting. . Cousecration ‘service Monday, and prayer meeting Wednesday, both at 8 pn. Beats free hid ull are welcome. 21 am. by am. and ‘will conduct the business of Real Estate and Insur ance brokerage. He would further? state that he hopes, throuh representing thingsas they are in all business Transactions, to eventually secure a share of the pa tronage of the pablte. (ETROPOLITAN A. M. E CHURCI ‘st, between 16th and 1ih sts.—Preaching i. STEWARD, D.D., “The Earthquake In Chatieston.” Collection will bé taken Up for the sutterers. Address by the pusior at zission of the Metropolitan Church. at Tum, by the a thehistory aud Evening service Ordered to mevt at your asylum on MONDAY, Sep- teuider 6, at 12 o'clock sharp, In fall Templar unl- form sir Knights of sister commanderies 2 WM. H.SEVE: (A208, LOT, OF "ELEGANT TOILET ‘sa CONGREGATIONAL _CHURC! 10th and G sts, Sui Guo. a. Jacksos, of M at lla. im. Sunday school at m._ ‘The morning collection will be taken for tbe. Uef of the Charleston sufferers, iis sacuusels will preech anclusets, will pres Simin” Vesper 7p. re P.21 Gents per box (3 cakes.) ‘MERTZS Pharmacy, se-1m loid Fat. aw. MEMBERS OF LA. le44, K OF 1, (Reo iiistel o meat face Bain Mok DAY, the 6th instant, at 9 am., for the purpose of attening the Baltimore excursion. y order of the Assembl se2-3t [c= 55 QRore to Chose TRE estare, rer SS” and give possession of store bullding to the 's ‘o whom it has been rented for aterm ofyears, 1 Gesire ‘o close out at and below coat my entire stock of Hooks and Stationery and Fancy Goods by the frst of october. The attention of my friends and all who (Fags MOKESDEEE ME CHURG: ‘chusetis ave., between 9th and I Rev. C. HERBKRT RICHARDSON, pastor. “The Suffering and Silent Savio Recent sartuquake;” 6:43 p. ‘Meeting: ¥:30 & m.. Sanday ‘sch morning service. Seats are free and public invited. 1t FOUNDRY M E CHURCH, 4th and G sts., ‘Rev. Pastor.—Sabbath Services ‘Lo-morrow, Sep. 5.: Preach lng at Ta m. by the Ker anunion at close of morning service. Song and praise service at pm. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening. Every one invited to all our services. 1t® 7330p. m., “The ‘Communfon at (Re. Ou EDWaRDS. Com May be interested is especially invited. I must vacate ‘the building by October 1 next. G. A. WRITAKER, sed1m 1105 Penna, re. ODE, JOBS.) DSS HAS RE ‘moved bis office and residence to 127 B sts. e s02-3te D5 =..2E, SERGE SEER, HOMER "aihisi, has removed his 101212 G st. REV.C. GC MEADOR, THE PASTOR, ‘will preach at the Filth Baptist church s.w. ut 11 am. and 7:30 p.m “1 HAMLINE METHODIST EPISCOPAL ‘Church, Yih and P sts, Kev. J. 15 am. Sunday schooi; 7. J. Mck. RMILEY, D. Swcrameut of Lord's Supper. Love Feast. Thursday, Sunday, next, sept. oth, <a B.D. Pastor.—9: ‘730 pm., prayer Uffice hours: § to #:30 am.,1 to 2and 4 to530 ‘Telephone cali, 738—2. ‘sew (Keep TABERNACLE, Orn AND B ‘W.—Services at 11 a. m. by the Liev. C (ee ES FEE cies | Viliiamns, 408 Yeh ‘st. Morcoe, 417 1H ste. Stanton b st; Shaffert's, cor. AVENUE CHRISTIAN #0. Yowsn- “At ii wun. ‘can y Serica,” sunday scuoul, ¥-30 aus Youag Fen. Seite io 80 Dharmpacy. Guband # ete; and by | Die Prayer aud Fratve meeting, 7 pa Coam. Li rae ee, T Buckley, 700 Est: Ea, | and p mzatii oeiock ‘Members of the D. A. Also. at depot for 11 frain. Tickets good to return on any train during ‘Tuesday. Two special trains. an28.s2,384-4t REV. MR CORNELIUS, OF BALTI- lll preach at the Metropolitan M. i ov am. Prayer church at Alain. Sanday schvol, T= ZS BETAS & BRO. HAS 1.000 GAL | meeting Thursday evening at 8 p.m los pure Cider Vineear.” Allof our (> SEW ORK AVENUE PRESBYTE- —Wervices ‘To-morrow at the Gharch of tue Covenant, corner of 18uh aud N etree aS 5 at 11 o'clock wm. sermon by whe Kev. Cuan i ESTKELT BaPTisT CHURCH —REV. F, Lover, D. D., will and8 pm. Sunday schooi'at ¥: Stop your hatr falling out. One treatment of the | Pie's meeting ‘Tuesday at 8 p.m. Electric Hair Restorer will doit Twenty-five treat- | ureday at 8p m. All are welcome. Be seg Ree tie soe reaeriers tae NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN AND LADIES cS, mn Young peo- ments for $10. It has never failed if 36 years. Call for testimonials of the best families in Washington _ap2h-wéen FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ‘oth st., bet. G and H n.w.—Preaching servied UU nm by ev. Mr NovasE, of Alexanuria, Var 1222 F STREET Nw, | Ssbvetliscuool at ¥:30 am. Strangers welcome. “It IMPORTANT TO CIGAR DEALERS. tare all of oar brands of cigars, which have been so popular in this community for the last fonrteen ST. PAUL'S ENGLISH LUTHERAN (chien, Corner of Lith and Ht stu. w= : — Services to-morrow mora! Ocluck Mermion We Lave this day transferred to Messrs BOND & | by the pastor. ‘Topic suggested by Weattange cence, FORCHEIMER, No. 65 E. Baltimore street, Baltt | of tue week. No services in the evening. More. Md., the exclusive right and title to manufac- | ¢Xcursion ou Weduuiday uext. Luiberau Union day. Vitailun to all, — with us Kindest in Lutheran or not. years, Wecheerfully recommend theve gentlemen to | ( F<, the patronage of all dealers in pure and honest cigars, ‘apd beg to return our sincere thanks for the generous | mor! favors bestowed on us in the past. Most respecttully, | of P! CALVARY BAPTIST CHURO Preaculug Hi min aod’ pas. "Pulpit suppiiod ban ‘<u. su ry ning aud evening by itev. J. G WatkEs, DD ‘nilsdelphia. ‘Seats for ali and all in WELLER & REPETTL = = Jane 28th, 1886. He P. S—All goods ordered will be delivered in Wash- | Loveu, Pastor—11 au, The Value of a Angtop free of express charges. sol7-Im_ | @. The Rarthquake. Baptism The ext session of thi. sciivoi will open WEDN! q AY EVENING, OCTUSER OT. Circulars ean | (DOSS obtaled by appiying to, avi s YEATMAN, Secr a wal University Law Bull Ebwaupa. of i, _aulitepls corucr 6th and F sia. mw. | temperance rally, Major TURNER, J. —— cihers: Meetings Monday sud Tutedays Fetay St [a CEOS EE THIS COMBINATION, OF | SI°C AMOray Se asd Diulnons ee ee ae and Horeford's Acid Phosphates, isa popular and efficient Brain and Nerve | OMe cor. Gay and Sst st, Kev @. W. McCur- of express ¢ after sermon. Recep. (Ke CECRGETOWN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL | Stringers welcome Be Morning service. ( (a= SHAMEN'S BETHEL RETREAT, CHAP- Washington ¥. MC. a. apd at 4 p.m. iev. Joust ‘will preseh. MME.” GENESTE Has Removed to WESLEY CHAPEL, CORNERSTH AND ‘sta, n.w., Rev. KicMaRp NOREIS, pastor.— Suhday schoo! 9.30'am. Preaching by the pastor 11 ‘4m. and & Du. Communion afer morning service. Misslouary meeting at 4pm. Prayer meeting Thurs: day evening. Seals free. Strangers welcome. Tonic, aod seeguard ageinst Malaria. Soldat | 7 Seren PHAEMACYSL «| Kee cr drauht with! pty Yo. 720 17th street aw au7-Im (Ree 286 W. Consox. x0. W. Macamrwey. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposits. Exchange. Loans Collections on the Fxchaiges of and Baltimore bought aud suid. Spa rd et Member N. ¥. Stock Ex DaNixis, formeriy of a “Lue Rising out of Death.” REGULAR SERVICES WILL BE RE- epg ey ieee sete neti oer CR | Pe EE od (SWEDENBOR- afofomie, Canade. recently: is. A specialty made of Investment Securities. District | USS "ave. Bonds aud aii Local Railroad, Gas, insurance and | dally at 1x: Sunday afternoon, 3:30, talks, earnest (estinionies, good singitg. Mr. G. WSRLBR will conduct ‘the service this Saturday aight, br. HexsLxy will have charge of the siuging. ev. . D, BAILEY will leadthe Sunday bight uiesting ‘Come and Lear the story of Jesus aud His Jove God continues to blew and save. Gospel wagon wm. Sunday. Service at 1zib ington circle at 5:10; Market ‘Telephone stock dealt in. American Beil 7 ER CEN! PER- NT BUILDING ASSUCIATIO: ‘RAL UNION MISSION, 909 PA. —Gospel service every ni as usual leaves Mission 3:30 street whar! ry an sacelinut o-portanlty for safely investing | PSe 630. Uber sucail monthly savings of latger amounts i Peer advanced stuck. | Tue security of the stockholders terest on stock paid anpually. Outstanding loans, February 1, 1886_.....$289,270.00 Formatement aud furt SN, Treasurer. ST. JAMES CHURCH, EIGHTA ST, between B und C stan. is first mortcage on Washington city real estate. In- | CLaax, rector. Services Sunday: 10:30 Glock: Hol ii pm ply at office | Orne: of tke Asucullon, 624 F st nw. bet 10am. and2 | ¥ oclucx: Eve CHAS HERMAN, President. | Wednesdays and ev. James W- ‘days, Holy Eucharist, 7 a.m. Sung, 6:30 o'ciock. Saints’ days, Fridays; Kven soug at 7:30. Ke REDUCTION IN HARDWOODS. Having jus: received upwards of 50,000 feet of Dry | in the Mountaius’ Popiar. fwill offer for ten daye— No 1. crewed two sides, 63 per 100 ft. Se $4 Nol i dremned two slaee $2.90 per 100 fe ER ASS Tred two nden 32-70 per Lovee Dry4-4 Wal it, No. 1, dressed, $15 per 100 ft bry #4 Cherry, No. I. MOUNT VERNON PLACE ME corer K and th sta n.w.— ae ent: _Eveuing subject, “the cry st Midnight. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1 between Gand. H. “The pastor hay. s ade CUrumenr, baving returned, wil ierrow (suday) iaoruiog at Io" , Ray. iste (D.V.) to- Collection perioom | 1a bebalf of tue Cuarieston, &. C., sufferers. essed Dey 44. os e ie 12% od 4 Ash, No 2. 90.28 per | Se, ‘These are the lowest prices ever offered Gitoe Yo suis 1 Wik male prices om all stock. im hand | ier correspoudingly iow. “The above prices are met casa | propie’ u delivery.” Shall be pieaseu to share your orders. | Goebel Wt ke MELEAS, meetiog at 128 Fecuatous, fe PEACE Your We itaw: KS, ORE ORDER ZOR FINE | Si FOURTHST.M.EY . B. RICE, pastor. church and inismons Jaro lo thie city for the uaty' of stocks and Ya ed. | tae 7pm ie Suntay wit hold their moutsiy es ‘auging seri of the Pa el Tafe welcome 1o theme services its KRESS SHIRTS with BAEN! FURNISHERS AND SUIET MAPEES F. ~<a pee oF eas hares OF F Faney Goods ‘=F. BROO} i 631 Barris? CHU: ere and M sin—tervices Tins Gas | Corusunr’ of Fini Baptist shurcn” Seas ee? i srelavived.” ‘Sabbath schoul at 9 o'clock a So charge for Hat CENTRAL line ot Brass Fenders sade Recto, Ato (est atoer or aa | yt” Daccemsure io THUMPSON'S SHIRT FAC | (FSS For Lease FOR 4 TERM OF YEARS, ii<> NINE MAGNIFICENT LOTS ON SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST, 4S A WHOLE OR IN PARTS. SUITABLE FoR sToREs coaL om Lowner | “i YARDS, LIVERY STABLE, &C. <a Apply to ‘zy band you will be Kee SES Econ, 1817 18th street aw. NEWCOMB & LoGaN, BEAL ESTATE AND LOAN BROKERS, eeS-22,17. 1618 & eT. &. W. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT ReEcEIPrs To-Day.—Internal Tevenue, $446,255.86; customs, $418,705.53, APPOINTMENT CLERK HiGGINs, of the Treas- urp, is off on one day’s leave. THE UNCALLED three per cent U.S. bonds, those voluntarily surrendered, redeemed by the Treasury to date, amotint to $677,000. Tue U.S. Suir JaMesrows, Commander C. J. Train commanding, sailed from the naval 1 yesterday afternoon for Norfuli. FoRTY out of seventy applicants for naval cadetships, examined at Annapolis, failed in English studies. Tney will begiven a re-exam- ination. No Cuaxcxs 1N CHARLESTON HARBOR RE- PORTED.—In response toan inquiry Mr. 8. G. Tupper, chairman of the board of harbor commissioners of Charles S. C., telegraphed Survey that there were noTeported oeegse ts tne channel at Charleston harbor, as yet. THE PRESIDENT ComES OuT oF THE Woops, ‘The President and his party have come out of the wilderness where they have roughed it for four They arrived at Saranse Inn last night. One fine buck fell a victim to the Presi- dent's rifle, Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs, Folsom had, during this trip, thelr first experience of roughing. Before they reached shelter at Pliny Robbin’s, in the heart of the forest, they were caught by a storm and drenched. The Yeyurning party were given a cordial reception atSaranac lon. They are expected to return to Washington about the middle of the month THE OFFIcIAL RECORD oF THE EARTH- QUAKE.—The report of the recent earthquake disturbances cabled yesterday to the British Association for the Advancement of Science by Director Powell, of the geological survey, stated that the principal shock, causing the great de- struction in Charleston, Ca arya in central North Carolina, August 31, $:50 p.m., seventy- fifth meridian time. Thence the shock spread With great rapidity in all directions, with veloc- ity Asai eae 25 to 65 miles a minute, over an area of 900,000 square miles, one-quarter of the United States, embracing twenty-eight states, from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and southern New England, and from the Atlantic seaboard to the central Mississippi valley. In the Carolinas it was accompanied by landslides, crevasses and great destruction of property, No sea wave was reported. The principal shock was felt over vast Brea within 15 minutes. Tux Maurxg BAND Coxcent.—The program for the Marine band concert at the White House grounds at half-past 4 o'clock this afternoon is as follows: 1. “Sounds from the Operas,” Hamn; 2. Overture—“Hungarian,” Kele-Bela! 8. Song and Dance—“Hello, Bany 5 Braham; 4. Selec- ton---Heart and Hand,’ 3 6. Valse— “Love's Dreamland,” Roederer; '6. Hymn— “Nearer, my God, to’ Thee,” by request; 7. Col- location—“Patience,” by Festpesh, Suilivan; 8, Galop—“Song ot the Storks,” Fabrbach, DEATH OF GEN. CHEATHAM.—A telegram Feceived at the Post Office department to-day ‘states that Gen. Cheatham, the postmaster at Nashville, Tenn, died this morning. He was quite an old man, and during the war he was one ofthe prominent confederate generals, NAVAL ORDERS.—Passed Assistant Paymas- ter James E. Cann, U.8.N., is ordered to duty at Key West, Fla., October 1st, relieving Passed Assistant Paymaster John W. Jordan. Assist- ant Paymaster John 8. Carpenter is relieved from the Yantic and ordered to settle accounts and await orders. Assistant Paymaster Thos, J. Cowie has been detached from the New Hampshire and ordered to waiting orders, ARMY ORDERS.—Leave of absence for two months from September 10th has been granted Lieut. John C. Walshe, signal corps. Capt. P. H, Ellis, 13th infantry, 1s constituted a board of survey to investi deficiency ot clothing ip an original package recelved at St, Louis from th jelphia qyartermaster’s depot. THE EARTHQUAKE, What is Said at the Signal Office—The Fate of Bermuda. Noearthquake was observed at the signal Office here last night, nor have any reportsbeen received from Charleston, all the operators at that point having deserted their posts on ac- count of the shocks there last night and this morning. Thereare no wires to Bermuda, and the fate of the island is in doubt. Lieut. Powell says that there isan impression that it may have sunk from the shock, butthere is no means of ascertaining atthis time. It lies right in what was probably the track of the earth- quake, and it is hardly likely that it escaped. For some years the signal office has been try- ing to get a cable to Bermuda, so as to enable them to take observations from the Atlantic, but they have failed in thelr efforts. ‘THE EFFECT ON BAROMETERS. Daring the great earthquake of Krakatoa, in 1888,the registering barometers in England and elsewhere were greatly affected. The selt-regis- tering barometers at the signal office nere were Hot at all affected by the shock Tuesday night. In this connevtion Prof. Russell called fax STAR reporter's attention to a curious thing. ‘The selt-registering wind vane om top of the building showed the greatest agitation just at the instant of the earthquake. During the en- tire shock it was very much disturbed, showing that it was affected by the shock. This might have been on account of the trembling of the building, but Prot. Russell is inclined to think it more likely that there was an irregular changing of the wind accompanying the earth- “SU SPOTS” AND EARTHQUAKES, ‘He says further that, though it has been thought that there was no relation between magnetic storms and the earthquakes, the circumstance that there was a magnetic storm observed simaltancously with the earthquake ‘very suggestive and worthy of consideration. Magneto ‘storms are. know tobe affected by. the “san spots,” or other external influences. Ifit should be found that the earthquakes and the magnetic storms have avy conneation, then there wonld be a connection established be- tween the “sun spots” and the earthquake, A thing the professor thinks worthy of remark is that there wasa difference of only 30 seconds between the time of the shock at Charleston and that at Washington. If it is accepted that shock will travel through the earth at the Fate of a mile iu a second, as it Is said to, then the center of the earthquake must.have been only thirty miles turther from Washington than from Charleston; that is, it must ve been deep within the bowels of the earth; or else earthquakes must be like the tides, or affected by some such influences. There would be about the same difference between the time Of the tides at Charleston and at Washington as there was between the time of the shock. ‘Professor Mendenhall has gone to Charles- ton to make observations. AT SEA. ‘A letter has been received at the hydro graphic office trom Captain Leo Voegel, of the steamer City of Palatka, briefly describing the effect of the earthquake at sea, He says he had Just left Charleston, and was about twelve malles off the harbor of Port Royal, in eight and. S torrid rumbling sensation, which tented oe a sensation, which lasted one and s half minutes. There’ had been quite s heavy sea from the southeast, and when the rumbling the wave motion ceased and the waters © perfectly caim until the rambling ceased. After that the swell was ‘again manifest. ‘He describes the sensation as resembling that ot a vessel scraping on a pebbl; Bottom. ‘fhe ship's vivrations were very great. THE LiGhT-HoUsEs, Roma sht and tower have been seen Sale te check ame aromuppoeed tobe alligat pS 's Bay light-house has been THE POSTAL NOTES. How They Are Affected by the Reduced Money-Order Rates. SOME DIFFERENCE OF OPINION REGARDING THEIR UTILITY—MONEY ORDERS SAFER— POSTAL NOTES ACCEPTED AT THE BANKS— THE USE OF THE NOTES STEADILY INCREAS- Ina, “The reduction in the money-order rates to five cents for sums not less than $5,” remarked Superintendent Merrill, of the money order of- fice of the city post office, to @ STAR reporter this morning,” has had the effect of reducing somewhat the sales of the postal notes.” The reporter had asked in regard to the postal notes and whether they were proving to be a public convenience. “Ot course,” continued Mr. Mer rill,” the postal notes could only be issued in sums less than $5, but many have been in the habit of dividing up larger amounts and using two or more postal notes, and also sending smaller amounts instead ot waiting until the money due had increased, Independent of this reduction, however, in the money-order Fates, the postal notes were NOT GIVING SATISFACTION, the main reason being that they give no secur ity. You might as well inclose the money in the envelopes or send postage stamps. If the letter is lost or opened, or if in any way the Postal note gets into the handsof an outside Party, itcan be cashed at the post office, for there is no way of determining whether the Person presenting the note for payment 1g the Proper person or not. Here I always advise People, when they ask me, to use the money order in preference to the postal note, as it is safer. Buta great many persons think that as long ’as they are issued by the government they are all right. At this office we issue on an average between twenty-five or fifty Postal notes dally, and, perhaps, cash two or three hundred, but the business has fallenaway. Ithink that THE NOTES ARE A FAILURE, ‘and while they might be used for conventence for transmitting through the mails sums less than one doflar I don’t think it is safe to use them for larger amounts. I think that the money order rate should be reduced to three cents, and then the person sending money Is Perfectly secure, for it makes no diifer- ‘ence if the order fs lost. The government makes it good. The government, however, does not make good a lost postal note, and we have had some complaint on this score.” THE BANKS AND THE POSTAL NOTES. It was found upon inquiry that the banks re- ceive these notes upon deposit, requiring, however, that they be endorsed by the person depositing them. ‘They receive, however, but a small amount, as they are not used very ‘much by the merchauts in this city. INCREASED SALE OF THE NOTES, Mr. Cooley, who is acting in the absence Dr. MacDonald, the superintendent of the money order system, was interviewed by a re- Porteron this subject. He said, “The postal Notes are increasing in thelr sales throughout the country, and Ii this be taken as a criterion they are gaining in popularity. It should be understood that these notes were not intro- duced because some one person or the depart- ment had a pet theory to carry out, but It was in pursuance of what seemed to be # general demand irom all parts of tue country for some method of transmitting small sumis through the mails without being compelied to use Postage stamps or money. This demand in- creased when the shinplasters were withdrawn from circulation. Altera study of all the methods in vogue in other countries, these Postal uotes were devised, and it seemed that they had advantage over the postal notes in “use in England, for the reason that the latter were only for fixed sums—shillings and half pence—ranging trom one shilling to twenty. So that if persons wished to send a broken sum, they. would be obliged to send stamps in addition to the postal note. Under the present system any sum from one cent to $4.99 can be sent through the mails, and oue plece of paper can be used for any one of these amounts, Since September 3d, 1883, When the notes were first issued, the dumber used hus steadily increased. For tie year end- ing June 8u, 1885, the number issued was five millions, which Was an increase over the ten mouth Of the previous year of 14% per cent. ‘The amount of the sles for the pest year has not yet been ascertainea, but there Is every reason to believe that tb sales will show an increase, Instead ot interfering with the mone: orders, they have taken an entirely new flel an BOTH SYSTEMS WORK WELL TOGETHER and there is evidently a need for both. Then again” continued Mr. Cooley “the sys- tem has worked smoothly, and we have re ceived no more complaints in regard to those notes than we do in regard to the money orders and the other branches of the service. The postmusters at first did not understand the system and & very common error was to punch Out the wrong iumbers, mistakes which of gourse had to be corrected by the department, Now that they have become iamiliar with the notes such mistakes are less frequent, In several cities these notes, by ai Tangement, are sent by tho banks Tecelving thera to the clearing house, where they are cashed by the government, and a settlement is effected each day. In large cities, especially in the west, where the character of the business Is such that iarge numbers ot these notes are re- ceived, the merchants simply deposit the postal notes, along with their cash and checks, in the bank’ and are credited with the cash. ‘In this Way they ure no more trouble than the actual cash, The risk of their falling tuto Improper hands is not very great, and we have uo more complaints on ‘this score than in our other branches. If there is anything suspicious in the person presenting such a note the payment is refused until the postmaster is satisfied thut itis all rigut, I may say, in conclusion, that if the system is not useful to the public or can be amended in any way, the department bas no Objection to adopting necessary measures.” ——~er. CHANGES IN THE OFFICES. Appointments and Promotions Made ‘To-day in the Treasury Department. The following persons have received appoint- ments in the Treasury under civil service rules: Charles A. Stewart, Virginia, and Willis L Fow- ler, Indiana, to the $900 class in office of con- troller of the currency. The following having served a satisfactory probationary term have been permanently ap- pointed: H.S. Henisler, Maryland, to class 3, office sixth auditor; Robert R, West, Kentucky, class 2, office first controller; Wilmen G. Piatt, Indiana, class 1, office second. auditor; John B. Kennear, Illinois, to class 1, office second auditor; Larmen West, California, to class Office of Secretary. V = VIRGINIA POSTMASTERS. T.C. Baker has been appointed postmaster at Topknot, Shenandoah co., Va.; Lewis Whit- mire at Beazley, Green co.,and John E. Mur- rill, Chambersburg, Bedford oo. Promotions have been made as follows: Mrs. Fannie L. Kerr, Missouri, to $1,000; Jas. . De La Motta, Georgia, $1,000 to class’ one, Hess phGbd to dain ote, tn Gale ag a s one, in office is ter, Mae Bile Turnbull, Misnesota, from 81,000 to class one, office of sixth auditor; A.S. Grandy; North Carolina, class one to olass two, office ‘first controller; ‘Mrs. M. J. Davidson, New York, and Mrs, E: R. Connecticut, from $1,000 to class one; Mrs. A. Morrill, Maine, Mrs. F. 8. Hoey, Unio, and Mrs, W. A. Leonatd, Pennsylvania, class one to class two; C. RoSmith, Louisiana, and Jessie M. Bas: sett, ‘District ot Columbia, class two 10 class three: W. W. Penfield, New York, ‘A P. Siow ard, N.J., and Chas, nlap, New York, olds thrée toclass four; Miss Lillie A. Burns, D. ©., Mr Mary Stover. New York; Miss Jul coe Ez iD, ‘land, and Edward M. Wade, from $000 to @1,000, all in omoe of treasurer. aig MR. RANDALL'S HEALTH. He is Attacked by His Old Enemy, the Gout. Reports from Philadelphia are tothe effect that ex-Speaker Randall is quite i! at his coun- try residence, near Paoli, of dysehtery and gout, and is allowed to see no one. His condl- on, while not eritical, is reported to be serious, A Strap reporter today visited Mr. A. W. Fletcher and made inquiries in regard to Mr. Randall's reported illness: “I have heard noth- Ang of the attack, except what I've seen in the papers,” said Mr, Fistcher, “but I have no doubt that he issick. Until yesterday snd to- day I have had a letter trom him every day Bince he left here. ‘attacks come on very suddenly. It is his old enemy, the gout.” Mr, Randall's iriends are made when- ever he has oug of these attacks, ft = ki ‘two PERSONAL MOVEMENTS, ETC. Rev. Dr. Bartlett, of the New York Avenue ¢hureh, who expected to sail for home from Europe last Saturday, will spend the month of September in northern New York, and resame bis pastoral labors here about the first of Octo- Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Brace Gray sailed on Thursday, with their children, from Baltimore for Boston. ‘They will make # short stay in the latter city and at Ne and probably visit some of the other seaside resorts {n the vicinity before they return. The professional engage- ments of Mr, Gray have been so pressing that this is the first vacation he has been able totake for several years. Commander Sands, with his wife and six ghildren, sailed last Saturday for Antwerp. They went over to New York in the private car Gorge Sands, accompanied by President Doonan and. several of luis clergy from George: town College and other friends. Commander Sands will settle in Switzerland, and expects to remain absent about five years, Owing to the injury sustained by his daughter while driving with Senator Evarts recently, Justice Stanley Matthews will hasten his return trom Europe, At the concert given by the Mozart Society in Richmond Monday evening, ‘Miss Carrie Kid- well, leading soprano, of the First Presbyterian church of this city, delighted the audience by her tine voice and artistic rendering of several selections, A London telegram of last Sunday says: “Miss Decea, an American girl, known in Washington ‘as Miss Johnston, made & most successful debut at Covent Garden theater on Thursday night, ‘The house was crowded and the applauseenthu- siastic. It isthe first appearance of an Amer- jean singer this year.” The friends of Miss Johnston wil! ve giad to hear of her success and flattering prospects, thoagh why she should surrender her own name for “Mile. Marie Decea,” which she is reported to have assumed, they canuot well understand, ‘Mrs, Howard Swain, of Baltimore, 1s visiting her sister, Mrs, Fish, wife of the Assistant Reg- ister of the Treasury. Mr. T. B. Connery, formerly Washington cor Tespondent of the New York Herald, and late Managing editor of that journal, arrived in New York from Europe on Thursday. It is Understood his family is still residing in Bel- gium, Mrs, Clapp, wife of Major W. H. Clapp, left on Thursday for Luray and other points in the Shenandoah valley, A story hag been putin circulation by some ofthe correspondents writing from Washing- ton to the effect that, disappointed in their Social career at the national capital, Mr. and Mrs. Leiter, who have occupied for two or three years past’ the Blaine mansion, on Dupont Circle, nave given it up, and that it will be in the market for a tenant the coming winter. Just how much truth there is in the reuson assigned for their reported abandonment of the attractions of Washington society, the gen- tleman and lady named can only know; but so far as can be ascertained here at the present time there appears to be no truth in the story of g change in the occupancy of the house 1m question. Messrs. Fitch, Fox & Brown, through whose agency the premises were leased, say that they have not heard anything of the lease being surrendered. Mr. Lelier took the place in 1884 for a period of five years, at an annual Featal of $5,000, and, uniess ‘he has secured @ release from its provisions through a private arrangement with Mr. Blaine, he still holds the right to occupy the property, and is bound for the rent as well. ‘The house was rented fur- nished, though the present occupants have added ‘greatly to its adornments in that line, and when they leave it the place will take on & very barren look. ‘Mrs. Cheatham, of Washington, and party, Miss Voorhees, Miss Pauline Acklin and Mr. Acklin nave left Spring Lake Beach and are now at Long Branch, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Douglass will leave for Europe on the 15th inst.,sailing from Bos- D. ‘Mrs. Orange Ferris gave a reception last Saturday evening at her residence at Glenn's Falls, to her friends trom Washington who hap- pened to be staying in that place at the time, ‘and the entertainment wich, was attended by 4 large number of soclety people, proved to be & most enjoyabie one. Among those present were Rev. Dr. and Mrs, Giesy, Aliss Glesy and Miss Maurd of this olty-’ Dr. Gieay preached & very able hd acceptable sermon in the Church of the Mgssiah on Sunday. A late letter trom London says that the sen- sation which followed Mrs. Potter's recitation of “Ostler Joe” in Washington last winter was ‘3 nothing compared to that created in the gay ciroles of ‘he British capital by that lady's re. mark to the Princeof Wales on the occasion of her presentation. In answer to his gomewhat commonplace question why she had come to Loudon, she naively replied “because she hoped. she might have the honor of meeting his Koyal Highness.” ‘This answer, polite and proper enough in iteelt under ordinary circumstances, Was overheard by a few straightlaced dow- Doint possibie, remembering the spotted seers int ie, rem ing the s Tepu- Uiuion of the Prince, and the fashionable ciclo to which Mrs. P. was Introduced soon divided itself in opinion as to how much it had gained by the accession, Miss Callie Curtis, ot West Liberty, W. Va, is in the city on a visit, the guest of her unclo, Mr. Z. Wheat. Mrs. L.A. Harvey has returned from New York. Mr. and Mrs, James L. Ewin and Mrs. Daniel F. Merrill and daughter left tor Kock Enon. Springs yesterday. ‘Mr. R. V. Belt, chief of the Indian division in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, has returned from his vacation, Representative Ryan, of Kansas, arrived in town yesterday, for a short stay, and is at the National, his ‘usual headquarters when in Washington. A delight/ul lawn party was given last even- ing by Mr. and Mrs. C. 8, Noyes at Alton, their gountry residence, in honor of their son, Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, and his bride, of Sioux Falls, Dakota, who ‘are now here on a visit. The beautiful’ grounds surrounding the house Were proiusely and handsomely decorated and Ulunnnated, and @ large, assemblage of guests, both trom the city and the neighboring coun: tryy enjoyed the festivities of the evening, which included an elegant and bounteous re- Past, laid out doors, and musicand dancing ‘witiin the hospitable mansion. ‘Mrs, Edwin Green and Miss Green have re- turned tothe city froma short trip through England. ‘Mr. John G. Judd, of the firm of Judd & Det- weiler, was suddenly taken ill yesterday morn- ing. He was taken to the ‘Emergency hospital, and laver in the day removed to his home on Columbia Heights, attended by his physician, He ls somewhat better to~day. The members ot the “Crowing Hen” mess of the National Rifles were very pleasantly enter- tained last evening by Mrs. Cecelia Young Siith, gasialed by Mra. MC: Davies and her charm ra. An evening of music, Sc, by the accomplished imerubersof the aus” ly was followed by handsome collation, ‘The conterpiece of fruit, &c., was a marvel of beauty, surmounted’ by the emblem of the mess—an immense hen. At each plate was Placed @ tiny hen, as a memento of the most enjoyable occasion, ‘Misses A, R. Shoemaker and M. J. Lane re- turned to Washington this week after a most delightful trip through the far west, which in- gluded Kansus, Colorado and New Mexico, ‘They made a pleasant stop at Santa Fe, to visit Mist Lane's brother, who is secretary of the ter ory. Justice Bradley, Sir Lionel Sackville West, the British Minister, and Senator Hawley were registered in New York last night, ‘Mrs, Ciara Baker Smith, soprano at St. Dom- inic’s, has returned to the city. Cul. R. T. W. Duke, of Charlottesville, Va, snd Rev. D. Levy, ot Charleston, 8. C., are at the National." Senator and Mra. Gorman and family are on their way to the Pacific coast, Dr. A. H. Glennan, of the marine hospital ser- ‘vice, is in town visiting friends, Messrs. Chas. Becker, W. 8. Thompson, J. A. Milburn, R. L, Eliot, W. G. Duckett and @. B to-day’ as Lochart’ leit ‘deiegates trom the Na- ‘onal college of ‘to attend the Ameri- can pharmaceutical ‘convention at Providence on the 9th instant, Dr. D. W. Prentiss and Miss Prentiss havere- turned from Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. Se a a eee: woomeve bee ding: summer near Silver Spring, Baa Wea visit o Row York: Prof, Donch and sonshave returned to the city ‘Mr. Charles B, Hanford will leave —— morrow to take his see eer > Ly Ed) who is to an ae erkaty es eat ‘Misses Mary and Gertle Wade have retarned ‘home from their visit to Pennsylvania, Prot. BL. Ripley and wife of Kansas City, are at the Howard House, Mr. Meador, in company with Mra. Meador, vans coarem ote Se ‘Mr. Wm. MaNetr, of the of State, | eft to-day tor an trip through tue east, ‘Mr. H. King, je., of this city, who hes been Mr. W. Clarence Duvall and family have returned to the city. A recent telegram in the Cinctnnat! Enquirer says: ““A letter frem Rock Enon states that the engagement of Mr. W. V.Cox and Miss Juliet Emery, who are ‘now At the Springs, is an- nounced. Mr. Cox is from Zanesville, Ohi nd is at present the chief clerk of the Nation: Museum. Miss Emery is # young lady well known in society circies, and is the daughter of Hon, Matthew GEmety, exmayor of Wash- ‘Hon. M. V. Montgomery, the commissioner ot Patents, left this afternoon for Boston, by teamer. Mr. E. L. Fowler, chief of the appointment division in the office of the First Assistant Post- master General, and daughter, are spending ‘Vacation at River Springs, Md. Mr. Nathan Smith, of the Post Offiee depart ment, has gone to Minnequa Springs. ——— +99 THE CHARLESTON SUFFERERS. Farther Contributions to “The Star” Belief Fand. The following additional contributions have been received at this office for the Charleston sufferers: H. A. Seymour, $100; Jas, E. Fitch, $25; B. H. Warner, $25; “Cash,” C. B.S, Frank A. Wood, “W.” and “Cash,” $1 each; H. K. Ful- ton, J. H. Reisinger and P. H. Hill, $10 each; A Friend, H. Polkinhorn, Geneva Irving and “Cash,” $5 each; George Krager, $3; F. Warren Johnson and “C.A.,” $2each. Acting Com- missioner Stockslager, Gen. Wilcox and the clerks of the general land office, through Mr. B. F. Gardner, contribute $74.45. Mr. William R. Bushby sends to Tux Star $29.45, collected from the employes of the signal office. EL. Johnson, $2. “W. T..” $10. Lansburgh & Bro,, $26, "Mrs, Morris ‘Murphy, $10. ——— eee THE STRICKEN CITY. Measures for Relief Taken in This City—Collecting Fands in the Depart- ments. ‘The Western Union Telegraph company sent operators to Charleston to relieve the over- worked force there. The relief operators tele- graphed to-day that affuirs are worse than at any previous time, and that unless tents could be procured, so as to enable operators to obtain necessary rest, they could not keep the office open. The manager applied to the Wardepait- ment for tents, but was told that none could be supplied, as all not in use have been turned over to the city authorities at Charleston. The manager says it will not be practicable to keep e office in Charleston open continuousiy unless the operators can be provided with tents in order to procure rest. MB, TRENHOLM THINKS THE REPORTS SENSA- TIONAL, Controller Trenholm has received several pri- ‘vate telegrams from Charleston during the day, and in none of them was the rumored shower of stones mentioned. Mr. ‘Trenholm regards that and other rumors of the sinking of public buildings as sensational. Had anything un- Usual occurred he would have been advised o The following cable dispatch, addressed to the President was received from Queen Vic- torla yesterday: “I desire to express my pro- found sympathy with the sufferers by the late earthquakes, and await with anxiety fuller in- telligence, which I hope may show the effecis to have been less disastrous than reported.” Gol. R.N, Batchelder, depot quartermaster, has been ordered to Charleston to issue and dis- tribute tents to the homeless and to render such aid as it may bein the power of the de- artment to extend. The surgeon general of Bie marine hospital service has‘suthorized tno officers of that bureau in the stricken city to secure tents to replace temporarily the hospital buildings rendered uninhabitable by theearth- nike, C‘Aoting Secretary of Ween, Drum says he een Tea e lef of the sufferers by tueeurtaquake, One bundred large touts, gach capable of sheltering from 18 to 20 per: sons, were shipped to Charleston on the ing. Of the 2d inst,, to be turned over to the mayor, nd the quartérmasier's department will send more if they can behad. A capable army of Heer started for Charleston yesterday moruing with instructions to do all’ he can and report. If practicable, an engineer officer will also be sent there. ‘The War dey mt is unable to meet the demand for tents at Charleston. Where thou- sands are wanted only hundreds can be sent, RELIEF NOTES. Controller Trenholm has recelyed about $200 in subscriptions forthe reliet of the sufferers, Acting Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild has issued a cireular intorming the employes that the rule probibiting the circulation of sabscrip- tion papers in the department would be sus- pended in the e&se of the Charleston relief fund and heads of bureaus would be designated to receive subscriptions. 1n the office of the chief clerk of the Treasury and in other offices of that department the busi- ness principally attended to to-day was the col- lection of contributions for the Charleston suf ferers. Many of the clerks turned in their con- tributions to Controller Trenholm. Chief Clerk Youmans received the offerings of @ good many. Mr. ‘Trenholm bad no special information from Charleston to-day. ‘The officers and employer of the second audi- tor’s office yesterday raised $210, and the first controller's office this morning contributed $111.25 to the relief of the Charleston suffer- ers, ‘The Virginia democratic association last night appointed Messrs, T. J. Elam, T. J. Lut- trell, HE. Biseve, W. 1 Tune aud N.'k. Vowles ‘Scommittee to raise money for the Charleston reliet fand. ‘The clerks of the Pension office to-day volun- tarily subscribed $219.40 and sentitto THE SrAak for transmission to Charleston. ‘Lieut, Commander Rhoades, commanding United States receiving ship Dale at the Wash- ington nayy yard enciosesto THE STAE $39.75 contributed by the officers and men of the Dale for the reliet of the Charleston suiferers, Alvert Pike, grand commander of the Su- preme Council, Scottish Rite Masons for the southern ju iction, has issued an address wo the bodies of the Scottish Rite, calling upon them to respond with eager haste to the cries of destitution. He appoints Messrs. A, Longley, W.S. Roose and C. C. Duncanson a committee to receive contributions, and re- juests the bodies connected with the Scottish ite to assembie and take action without de- seers error aig ae ost @ pure of over $2 Jeat to ‘Charleston, aud the printers raised about the same amount, Mr. William Peirce Bell made a tour brie’ and at hall-past one o'clock had collected $147 from lawyers and $208 trom other sources, A “ONE DOLLAR” FUND SUGGESTED, A correspondent of Tue EVENING STAR writes: “The awful calamity that has visited Charleston and its suburbs is one we may at any moment realize ourselves, and it is one that calls tor prompt and generous help. Most of the rich, those who have the means, and are able oe , When called upon, are ab- sent, and cannot relied upon; but there are still ten thousand persons here who would willingly, cheerfully and give one “ihe great trouble it many seelng the names many see of friends down tot two, ‘ive or ten dollars, are ae. to oS ee. ‘Say noth- ow, ‘basis; their ut all contributions on a their real Telegrams to The Star. SHOWERS OF PEBBLES AT CHARLESTON Confidence Impaired by Last Night's Shocks Continuous Earth-Tremors at Savannah CONCILIATING THE IRISH. BANDITS MARCHING ON NEW LAREDO. Prince Alexander in Danger of Assassination eo PLACATING THE IRISH. Good Effects of the Conciliatory Polley of the Conservatives. Special Cable Dispatch to Tar EvENtxo STAR, Lonpon, Sept. 4.—Despite the nightly wrangles in the house, parliamentary affairs are becom- ing less exciting. The government has found it necessary to allow a pretense at legislation. Parnell will soon introduce a bill intended to stand between the landlords and tenants dur- ing the winter, Though the government will not forward the bill, it will doubtless see an ad- vantage in letting Parnell state his case. The latter will draw the bill on the lines of his re- cent speech in the house giving power to the country courts TO SUSPEND EVICTIONS absolutely, on the payment by # tenant of two- thirds of his rent into the courts, providing the tenant makes a statement of his inability to, pay in full, So faras I can learn there will beno other serious provision in the bill,although In bis recent speech Parnell declared for fixing rents On ‘@ sliding scale to meet the rise and tall of rices, Chamberlain spoke favorably of the idea, ‘The government, however, have set their faces aguinst a tres revision of rents. Any attempt toestablish a sliding scale at present might wreck whatever small chance there 1s for tue more moderate biil or suspending evicuions. The Gladstonian ilberals, it may be taken for granted, WILL SUPPORT PARNELL. Gladstone himself is likely to be in his place and give the weight of his influence to the Irish bill, He will return from Bavaria in a fort- night, about the time the bill will be reached. In the meanwhile we shall have dull debates on the estimates. The great majority of the members are leaving London for the country. ‘The conc.liatory attitude of the government in regard 10 the Irish measure promises to re- move @ good deal of the ion threatened in toa supply bill, CHURCHILL OVERTAXED. Inspiteof his aesumptions to the contrary Churchill is a highly nervous man, His Physique 1s too slight to stand the severe strain. His new position apt to be proving too much for One night this week he was in atever and excused himself from attending a dinner party. His Belfast speech bas undoul edly been a source to him of great annoyanoe, ———ae UNHAPPY ALEXANDER. Said to be in Hourly Danger of Assas- sination. Special Cable Dispatch to Tae Evexrxo Stan. Lonpon, Sept. 4.—The queen jis said to have been strongly moved by the brutality of the czar’s reply to Alexander’sovertures. Though court connections do not as @ rule give much color to the foreign policy of this or any other European state, the report goes that Salisbury hhas been moved to express @ very strong ini ding the att on the prince, Prien RAS dhe seek Gait Ban will have to make up her mind to the exact ex- tent of her interests in the Balkans, yey made it up, stand by it, It is teared here if Alexander does not abdicate he will be as- ‘sasainated, of which he is in hourly danger. THE TALK OF LONDON. Literary and Personal Gossip from the Great Metropolis. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to Tae EVENING Star. Loxpox, Sept. 4.—Mra, Oliphant will be obliged if /persons possessing letters of the late Principal Tulloch will intrust them to her for the purposes of her biography, addressing them to her at Blackwood, Edinburgh. Fitzgerald Mallory will soon publish, through Ward Downey, 8 work on tamous plays. “Fandon Dereroft” is the title of @ newsocial- ist novel by W. Reeves. ‘Marie Brown bas nearly finished @ work called “Honour to Whom ‘Honour Due.” re- garding Norse discoverers of America. Swan & Sonnerscheim have in press a new critical translation of the gospel ot St. John, by D. and F. A. ane eihete will soon be published « number of nds and popular tales of the Basque people regents Phu es Wy aed abe te The first volume of Prot. Mortri’s attempt to write a history of English literature will be ublished by Cassell, under the title, “From the Bartiest Times to the Reign of Alired.” Longmans announce a new book by J. A. Do; deg) called “English in America; the Puritan lonies.” » Tiearn that Prot, Tyndall is seriously il from overwork. ——— RUSSIAN OFFICERS IN SOFIA. A Report of Fresh Plotting in the Bal- garian Capital. Paris,"Sept. 4.—It is reported here that within the past few days fifty Russian officers in Mufti have arrived separately at Sofia and laced themselves in communication with the wukoff faction of the revolutionists. WHY ALEXANDER WAS NOT KILLED. VrENNA, Sept. 4.—The Neue Frei Press pub- lishes a dispatch from Sofia stating that M. Karaveloff, the head of the revolutionary party which deposed Prince Alexander, has been re- leased trom police supervision, The Russian party in Sofia say that Major Gruetf, who took @ leading part in the coup d'etat, had resolved at the time of the deposition upon killing Prince Alexander, and was prevented from carry out his resolution by the intervention of the Rus- sian consul. ALEXANDER'S PROBABLE COURSE. It is not now believed that Alexandar will ab- dicate, but that be will summon the Bulgarian biy and ‘submit the question of abdicating ‘or continuing on the throne to that body for decision. ‘THE PRINCE WELL TREATED IN RUSSIA. St. PETERSBURG, Sept. 4.—The Journai de St. eeterel bono) that Prince Alexander wus insulted while in Russian territory. The Jour- nat declares that be was received at Bent, Bee sarabia, wi Tespect befitting his station, He was buspltably entertained ot, the mayor's house, and ghee and bis em who coum | ied him, expressed themselves as satisfied with the treatment they received and accepted an invitation to go to Voichist. Fur- ther, Prince Alexander having intimated that he had with him but $10,000 the Russian au- thorities ordered the railways to convey him APPARENTLY OFFICIAL. Itis Agaim Asserted that British War ships will Aid Canada’s Cruisers. ToRonTo, Owr., Sept. 4.—An Ottawa special says:—As @ result of a correspondence which going on for some time past between F i a ue mitt i f : | HITE. % : i 5 Gi | fi H 4 i . : i i eli i if I He E ‘The Strange Phenemenen Creates a Fresh Sensation im the A@licted City. CHARLESTON, 8. C., Sept. 4.—The shock Inst night caused great alarm on account of the shattered condition of the nerves of the peopie. Those persons who had ventured back under their roof burried into the streets, which pre Soce as on Tuesday night. Mot litte accent was the shack. ‘Two untenanted Roping Ofte Charleston hotel, The tot the Charleston hotel. virations during the shock was uot especially great, but the moaning and bowling sound was sufficiently alarming. Gradually the peopie had come to the couviction that the shocks were at an end,and the disappointment was agonizing. SHOWERS OF PEBBLES. The sensation toxtay is the falling of showers of pebbles in the lower part of the city. The first fail was at hali-past seven o'clock this morning and the second at about 11 o'clock. They appeared to fall ia ting direction from south to north. There are morsels of Mint Among them and ail are plainly abraided and worn by the action of water. e few have sharp fractures and have evidently been re- cently broken. The fact of the full is vouched for by several trustworthy persons. The bili of the pebbles fell in and around the News and ‘office, CHARLESTON HARBOR UNINJURED. CHARLEsTON, 5. C., Sept. 4.—The bar or har lesion has not been affected by the e, Soundings taken on Wednesda: show 17% feet of water in the south ebannel ‘ope hour before high water, and in Punpkin Hill channel 16% feet of water. There is abso lutely no deterioration. ‘There is no truth 8 the report that ue bridges across Ashley rivet have fallen. CONFIDENCE GREATLY IMPAIRED. New York, Sept. 4.—The following bulletiz was received at the office of the Western Union telegraph company here this morning, dated Charleston: “Last night's shock has iy tm paired confidence. slightest noise, such as Uhe jarring of « door, will empty any house of its inhaibltants, It is still very difticuit to de liver telegrams, as Zew people can be found at their usual places, At} o'clock this morning the Western Union telegraph company suo ceeded in clearing up {ts business with all cities for the first time since the earthquake.” AUGUSTANS BADLY UPSET, A dispatch from Augusta, Ga,, says: “The shock last night has upset every’bod, aud we all feel more or less nervous, had but little sleep or rest siuce the S1st ” A CONSTANT SHOCK AT SAVANNAH. SAVANNAH, GA., Sept, 4.—Since last night's shock, slight’ vibrations have been felt in the upper’ stories of the Morning News building alhost ‘continuously, the intervals botwees them varying only trom 6 to 10 minutes at the most. While there was a general stampede at ‘Lhe first shock, the editorial and typographical forces nevertheless returned to their posts and stick to them. ‘The building is the highest and largest in the city. A SLIGHT SHOCK NEAR PITTSBURG. Prrnspcna, Sept, 4—A slight earthquake shock was felt at Sewickley, Pa. tweive miles west of this city last night at 11:05, standard Lime. The suock was bot perceptible in this ty. SCRANTON ALSO TREMBLED. SCRANTON, PaA., Sept. 4.—A distinct shock of earthquake Was felt in this city at 11:05 o'clock last evening. AID FOR THE SUFFERERS. BALTIMORE, Sept. 4.—Another meeting of prominent citizous was held tu the city bafl at o'clock this afternoon, to take further steps to aid Charleston. A committee of one bundred Was appointed to take charge of the collection of money. A. 5. Abell & Co. contributed $1,000, T. M. Lanahan. Joel Gutman & Co. $100, Armstrong, Cator & Oo. $250, and Hodges: $250. A MEXICAN CITY IN DANGER. “El Coyote,” a Famous Bandit, March ing to Attack New Laredo. CurcaGo, Sept. 4.—The Times’ Now Laredo, Mexico, special, dated yesterday, says: Omticial dispatches from Guerrero were received here advising the authorities that the gang of bandits who have been plundering 1n Nuevo Leon, under the leadership of Juan better known as “El Coyote,” were marcbing in force toward this city. tions for de- fense were immediately made, and at 4 o'clock & detachment of mounted police, under Col. Pedro Morales, was sent out to the front, fol lowed an hour later by a detacument of mount- ed customs guards. The federal troops, under Col. Martinez, are ing the custom house, At this writing it that the bans ‘Was imprisoned two rears ago for complicl(y ‘was im) wo years the Mezican natlousl tratu Wrecking case af Jarita, and he made bis escape soon after wards, Three of the train-wreckers, now in prison here, were this week sentenced to be Shot, It isteported that “El Coyote” will at- tempt their release. His force is os Dombering O00. which, fo mance _ ‘com! federal and municlj the city. Additional have been called for, and great excitement prevails, ———— STRANGE STORY FROM KANSAS. Capture of » Wild Family That Can’s ‘Talk and Have Hairy Faces. CHIcaGo, Sept. 4.—The Times’ Topeka, Kan., special says: For several days parties have been searching on Parson's Creek, Washington county, for four persons Known as the wild family, consis abous & FL sting Of a man, woman, girl, 15, and a child. Yesterday’ the search ended in the capture of the entire family. The man, woman and girl have black hair on’ their faces, and the man much hair on the body. ‘That on the girl's face is very tine. The color ‘Of the faces of all is ashy gray. The parties can- not talk, but the woman makes # peculiar oise someting vetween a grunt and a groan, Which the girl appears to understand. Of the heads of man and woman are slight evi- H ropose to pertorm an tion on the party i ‘hopes of restoring their minds, os oo Convicted of a Horrible Crime. A MULATTO To HANG FOR THE UNPROVOKED ‘MURDER OF THREE PEOPLE. CHICAGO, Sept. 4.—A Times special from Fort Smith, Ark., says: In the federal court last evening, Jou Stephens, a fine looking mulatto, was convicted of & wholesale murder in the Dightor the 2th of May inst he. went to tbe tof the 281 last he wen! house of Mrs. Aunie Kerra id killed Doth ber and ber son by splitting their beads with an axe. From there be went to the house of Dr, James T. Fie coven a ro Vd —_ —4 Kerrs, and slipping in on the sleeping inmat spilt the heads of the doctor and his wife, ‘Tue jacts became Known eariy lu the morning, aud before night Stephens was urresied some mities from the scene of = — A) ag 3 circumstances brought about his arrest convicted him: He borrowed a horse andsaddie blanket from Chariey Whiteieather, a Deiaware Indian, ou the night of the murder, The blanket was found at Piles; also a toot rag -was found there and the mate to jt was fouud in ‘Stephens’ pocket, Dr. Pile’s lived six days and his wife recovered, She was here as @ witness and displayed her terrible wound on the bead from which twelve pieces of bone bave veen taken since she received it. Her recovery is miraculous, Stephens has no ground of de- fense, except his own assertions, aud they were proven to be-wholly faise. The jury were about twenty minutes in making their verdict. It goes on record as one of the most horrible crimes ever perpetrated, and no motive can be assigned for it, Big Fire ine Lamber Ford. East SAGINAW, MicH... Sept. 4.—A fire out, in the mili ci Bliss Bros, at Zilwankes, ot midnight. and destroyed the mill, three houses and five million feet of lusaver, The losq ‘will considerably exceed $100,000, ‘The lum» ber on the dock is still burning, —_ CHARLESTON AGAIN SHAKEN. which had become general tuat there would be ‘no more shocks was dissipated and those people who had returned to their houses again rusned to the middle of, the streets and public squares Seruation whieh attended the first disastrous shocks were in a ‘measure repeated. The le et in the squares w sing pray aud cries of frigut and distress were PDlnpaiches recetved trom Raleigh, Augusta, Mf en ghey tr and Kichmor it Hi lf i i tli 4 i if