Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1889, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Sorthwest Correr Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. B. KAUFFMANN, Pres't > ‘Ing Evento Stax is served to subscribers in “he city by carriers, ou their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44c. month. Copies at the counter, 3 cents each. mail—postage prepaid—30 cents ® month; one year, 86; six mouths, $3. (Batered at the Post Oifice at Washington, D. C.,a8 second-class mail matter} iblished on Friday—@1 8 ‘mum WEEKLY Sraa— peeiaes maeee. xX months, 50 cents. §7-All mail subscriptions must be paid in advances Bo paper sent longer than is paid for, Rates of advertising made known on application. ———_—_—_—— Eee The Evening Star. Vor. 7T4—No. 13,032. WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1889. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. _ OFFICE COLLECTOR OF TAXE TRICT OF COLUMBIA, Wasser . 7 be rat day of June, ensuing, shall thereupon be in ar- Fears and delinquent. aud a penalty of two per centu Byer the aluount therecf shall be addedand the sam ith other taxes due and in arrears, will be hsted fc vertisement and tax sale in the manner prescribed w. By order of the Cominissicners of District of Columbia. Attest; E.G. D. 1 lector of Tax’. )NTRACTOR. loors Laid with at. m 108, Lenman Building. @=> GARDEN HOSE. HOSE-REEL, HOSE Fixtures, for garden and street" use, for larze buildings and fire department; best goods; all sizes; lowest prices. GOODYEAK RUBBER CO. 309 Lawn Tennis, Yachting, and Bicycle Shoes. and Rubber ‘Belting. Full stock. — Best CER “S myS-lm — 8S 8. SHEDD & BKO. Oth st Leather AMERICAN METER COMPANY'S ECONOMY Gas RANGES * ARE COOL, ECONOMICAL, PERFECT. 432 9th st. mw. DEPOSIT Cv. a — Fe WASHINGTON sar 6 Pa, avenne. Storage Departments ail above eround. my4-4m CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F Si. EQUITABLE First payment 17th issue May, 1889. Office open daily from 9 a.:n. to 4:30 p.m., when sub- scription for shares and pay tients thezeon is received, Shares $2.50 per month; $1,000 advanced om each Pamphlets explaining the object and advantages of the Association ana other information furnished upon pheation. is THOS. SOMERVILLE, Pres’t. JNO. JOY EDSON, Sec'y. ap29 = PIANOS FOR RENT, CITY OR COUNTRY. W. G. METZEROTT & CO., 1110 F st. n.w. “<> KINGSLEY BROS." CREAMERY CO. apS-tu.law CHOICEST DAIRY PRODUCTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MILK AND CREAM DEPOT, 929 and 931 D st. n. w. Send orders by postal. telephone or our wagons. The best milk and the best service that can be obtained at all times. Our Wholesale Butter House, 216 10th st. shortly remove to our new building, 927 Louisiana ave. =» FOR BRIGHT, Ot CLEAN FUEL a Company's Coke. JOHNSON BR ja Exelusi CHA NE . All the leadin; at New York PEMBROKE PURE RYE WHIS! THOMAS RUSSE Importer Wines, Brandies and S + 1213 Pennsylvania av GAS FIXTURES, MP NUFACTURKERS' PRICES. BEST QUALITY AND WORKMAN- SHIP. ni ns M, GUARANT! SCHULTZ GAS FIXTURE CO., ap29 3m F st. u.w., Sun Building. i= Call and see. SUCCESS. PERFECT GAS STOVES. Guaranteed Best and Cheapest. All Styles of GAS FIXTURES. C. A. MUDDIMAN, | 1206 F street, | Next to Johnson Bros._| —_ ES OF STOCK. CHEQUES, and other securities. Commercial litho- srapby and desing. A DN th and D stre ie loth and D sti PERSONAL. _ WL THE Lapy IN wuitr b ing gold-beaded sun umbrelly, store corner 9th and I Saturday, betwee asking chauuce of $0 note and cc jon Book, bring or send t! > in her apparent haste to catch car on #. w. corues Yt and I sts. It not heeded will take other steps. ute COMIESERVICE EXAQUNATION QUESTIONS and answers. Send Ie. to ¥. FLYNN, A. M., Ivy Institute, Southwest cor. Sth and K sts. n.w. & BRADFORD'S INDEP! tective Agency sud Bureau o Hot Detec- tive work in all its branches ; all business confidential. Privatt consultzuou We employ ouly retiable missioned with police power. ) Jk.. Manager, Office Rooms 1 and 2. 1008 F st. n.w., Walter building. Open from 8 am. toll pan my l4tosl* Dacia, SQODRICH, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Dearborn st.,Chicayo, advice free: twenty- She Years’ experience; busiuess quietly and legally transacted. seld-«.tu,thly TPHE ONLY AUTHORIZED PRIVATE DETEC tive gency. WM. WILLIAMS. GEO. W. McEL- FRESH. Communications jromptly attended w wud strictly confidential. Office ¢pen all hours, WM. WiL- LIAMS, Manager, 926 F nw. my4-1n" J USTHS OLD STAND 18 TUE ONLY PLACE where first-class Secund-Hana Clothing can be suld at respeciaule prices, or callat 0. — 2B my, Toxus SON'S. The best thing ever known for Cai Felons, Erywipelas, Granulated Eyeli Eruptions, Sores, Burns, and Cuts. Headquarters, 1424 New York ave. _my21-15t*Ip Koom 18 Panaveveun Store HOT WEATHER DRESS GOODS. 50 pieces Ge aality Lawus, splendid stylen, only 50 yan . 1. BO,pieces, 36 inches wide, only 9e.; worth 50 pieces, 36 inches wide, extra fine quality and exclusive styles, only 1230. WHITE GOODS. Plaid and Striped Lawns, Sorella Stripes and Plaids, Lace Stripes and Plaids, Piques, extra fine quality, all worth 15e. to Ise. yard, only 12%¢c. yard. New stock Challis, beautiful styles, good nis, Se-abd 1Se. yard. _— PARASOLS. PARASOLS. All the Latest Novelties; our prices are the lowest. Another lot of the 5c. Boys’ Shirt Waists made of a wuod quality Outing Flannel. We can't get half enough of them. Another lot, made of Good Quality Fanc: Woot Flannel, at 752; worth ole . All sizes of the Positive Fast Black Derby Ribbed Hose, ra only, 12h. Better than most of the 25c. kouds how on t market, . Ladies’ Swiss Ribbed Vests 12}4¢c.; price Was 25c. MATTINGS. A good quality at 84 roll and upward. CARHART & LEIDY, mals $28 7th and 706 K stow, UR MATTING SALE HAS FROVED A SUCCESS; - How wine at the price we sell? KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE COMBINATION, 11th st. se. my 15-3t T RUNES Made at TOPHAM’S FACTORY have a National Reputation for standing hard usage; last for Years, aud are low in prices. A large stock at Factory and Salesrooms. Call aud see the Light and Strong Leatheroid ‘Trunk. Repairing of Trunks and Bags promptly and thoroughly done. JAMES 3. TOPHAM, myl7-6m _1231 Pennsylvania avenue a.w. Jouxsox & Loreen. We closed out 105 Embroidered Scotch Chambra Robes, $2.50; former price, $4.50. Also 100 White Embroidered Robes, 82.50, 88; former price, White and Black Striped Summer Silks, 25¢., 37}4c.: worth 50c.,75¢. We also closed out 2,500 yds, White Goods at half-price, 12i¢¢., L5e., 18e.; worth more than double. Best French §atteens, 20c. and 25c. Beautiful styles in Chali, 8c. 124e. JOHNSON & LUTT! my18-st* 713 Market Space. PR ABET Tors, eee SP a bisck only, at” KA' ‘ArioS: 13th st se Hier | NUTICES __ SPECIAL S| ANN Lode FAA held st Maso ED) AY, May 24, 1889, at 7 o'clock p. xeuiplification’ of work. By ‘order of the 1 Master. WASHINGTON, D. C., MAY 2 SB Having disposed ot my busi UKE F K EY, I hereby st. n.w., to LU |. KEARNE take opportinity to thank my many friends for thei patronaze. (my21-3t") HN Y! ea Fae NORTH CAPITOL AUXILL Fch, corner North Capitol and Ks! PSDAY) at 7:30 Fi —~— “A BAG OF CHICKS.” <—~ Faditor of The Star: I saw published in the Washington Press this morn- ing under the above caption: Frank Dade, one of the Prominent ce! rs of Mount A M. E. church, corner of 10th and K streets northwest, of which fam pastor, what I consider to bea reflection on the chure man. is morning. calling oa the lady and gentleman at 1839 12th street north west, and was informe em ir. purchase the chickeng from them, and that Dade is an ouorable and Uy young man. ve that witch arrests and publications do We have to say that’ not only redect on Mr. Dade, whose honesty has never been questioned, but on the Christian community in which we live. J. MARCUS CARGILL, ‘Pastor. at L, of our 85 Coats and Vests, GEORGE SPRANSY i 34 7th st. Ui: i D. C,, May 20, 158: A ineeting of the stockholders of ‘the Franklin In- surance Company, of Washington, D. C., will be held at this office on MONDAY, June J, for the election of twelve (12) directors to serve the ensuing year. 5. Poils open from 12 to 2 o'clock pan. LF iCK YOUNG, Secretary. ~ y= A FULL ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS ‘of KLE CARSON POST, N G. ALK. is at the meeting vVEDNESDAY EVE: ji 2 There wall . By order of 5. H. MCKEE, Post Commander, _ CHAS. F, KEEFER, Adjutan it AND STORAGE SO- ‘ED. ore and # desirable location, both for auction sales and storage, we are now pre- pared to receive consizuments ‘of Furniture, Dry Hoods, Groceries, Mercuandise of all kinds, Horses, Busgies, &c. Special attention given to real estate saies. Zrompt returns made. es every Wednesday. ROOT & Lowextuar, Aucts., Having a very large my2l-lm 887 7th st nw. i. Wi ESIKE TO EXTEND OUR THANKS and gratitude to Chict Parris and the mem- bers of the Fire Department who so ably end inteili- gently labored and succeeded in controlling the our warehouse Saturday nicht. But for their p and earnest work the loss mignt have been ten-fold more disastrous, [it] JUHNSON BROTHERS. PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN ASSO- ciation Stated auceting in “Grand Anny hall, WEDNESDAY EVENIN AY 22, at 7:3) o'clock. Full attendance de: dl, lt GEv. W. TAYLOR, Secretary. JAMES TANNER, ROBERT P. id M; Farqulde wall ddr us at their headquarters, 1203 Ge and shove out the accumulation of stock. During the past week we have gotten together all the ODDS and ENDS, and trust the price will sell them at once. Alot cf WHITE SHIRTS at $1 (formerly not less than $1.50, and mostly $2). Someof these are French Percale, with Three Collars and Pair of Cuffs. It is this week, too, that we cut the priceof our PARASOLS in half. We have but few lett. H. F. WOODARD & CO, SHIRT-MAKERS, my21 __15th and F sts. n.w. - IN tion of Benjamin much ‘A. M., will be held on T 21, lock sharp. Work, M. M. ‘degree. "A full requested. Members of other lodges ted. By order of the W. M- WM. A. GATLEY, Washington News and Gossip. Index to “Advertisements, AMUSEWENTS.. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. BUSINESS CHANCES. BICYCLES. CITY ITEM: DENTISTR CECT Etec EDUCATIONAL. EXCURSIONS, FINANCIAL. ggeez Et tit tt HOTELS, i LADIES’ GOODS . LOCAL MENTION LOST AND FOUND. MEDICAL.. tte Hae NOTARIES PUBLIC OCEAN STEAMERS POTOMAC RIVER Tit HABE IH OIVE SIAC SACI AWW HWW NOWAIFTAISMAVGSGWASWUAGF SUBURBAN PROPERTY. -Page 2 SUMMER RESOR’ Page 7 SPECIALTIES... -Page 6 WANTED (Hetp). Page 2 WANTED (Hovsss Page 2 -Page 2 Page 2 -Page 2 Page 2 Woub AND CoaL . Page 6 Government Recerets To-Day.—Internal revenue, $542,399; customs, $578,883. CommissionER TANNER contradicts the re- port that the pension appropriations have been exhausted. Resiosep.—Kerr Craig, internal revenue collector for the western part of North Caro- lina, with headquarters at Salisbury, has forwarded his resignation to the President. To-Day's Bonp Orreninas aggregated $10,300 as follows: Coupon 4s, $400 at 129 flat; Tegistered 4148, $9,900 at 1063, ex. interest. His Expnanation was Satisractony.—The sixth-auditor’s office had occasion recently to stir up a western postmaster for failure to make his quarterly returns to that office. He was written a sharp letter on his neglect. To- day the letter was returned and on it was pin- ned the following explanation, which Sixth Auditor Caldwell considers satisfactory: “A boy arrived at our house the last day of the quarter, consequently returned late.” A New Nationa Banx.—The controller of the currency has authorized the organization ofthe Colebrook National bank, New Hamp- shire, capital, 875,000; Geo. Van Dyke, presi- dent; Harry F. Bailey, cash: Pr. Peru at tHE ConFErENce.—The Secretary of State has been informed that Mr. Legarre, the Peruvian minister at Washington, will rep- resent the government of Peru at the confer- ence of American states, to be held here Octo- ber 4 next. THE COMMISSIONERS, COLUMBIA, | WasHixa- . INS. — Whereas, by ‘the ‘opinion toruey of the District of Columbia, car- riage blocks placed upon sidewalks and public are unauthorized by law and constitute an ob- on, it is ordered that all persons wuo have | otherwise they will be | moved by 1 taken possession of fe District eoverminent, By order (signed) W. B. WEBB, S. E. WHEATLEY, CHAS. W. RAY- MOND, Commissioners District of Columbi 20-6t TO CERTIFY THAT WE RE- uzh the Immaculate Conception. Kuights of America, exch, as benefici Holly Sprim MAXW 1 Branch 419, Catholic <a>, WASHINGTON, MAY 20,1889.—1 WILL not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, MAKGARET NOONAN. for she left my bed and board without just cause. s JOHN J. NOONAN. my20-3 LT st. nw. —_ MER RATES.—PARTIES WHO ARE Teelated, Re., during the sumer” will please ., during the summer will pl ELF. ‘DROO! tum audress jp Amency, 925 Pennsylvania ave. Having every facility and skilled workmen, will guarantee eutire satisfaction, Estimates cheerfully given withont charge. om it <q—> ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, BEL- xitim, Holland, Switzerland and the ‘Rhine. We have secured accommodations first-class for an ad- ditional ten for the Washington Excursion, under the directorship of DR. L._C. 18, for JUNE 26, on the splendid and fast Steamer CITY OF ROME. A select party of thirty has already decided to go; the additional ten will be carefully welected. For particulars send for circulars, or inquire of WARREN CHOATE, 130756 F streets 4 The party will be in Paris during the great National Holiday, July 14, witnessing the massing of troops and illumination of the city. London six days, Paris seven days. _ First-class throughout, my20-3t* <g=> OFFICE GEORGETOWN GASLIGHT CO. May 18, 1889. ‘The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of (iis com- pany for the election of seven Directors will be held at this office MONDAY, June 3, 1889. Polls open at 11 o'clock s, m. and close at 1 o'clock pan, myiS-14t _G._W. CROPLEY, Sec’y. ATTENTION CALLED SPECIALLY lines Flannel Shirts, Sashes, Belts, pupae nd pric ialty. a speci Oatus Taken Berore Notary Pusiics Not Vauip.—Land Commissioner Stockslager has asked Assistant Attorney-General Shields, of the Department of the Interior, for an official opinion defining the scope and actual meaning of the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in the Hall case. The court held in effect that oaths taken by United States officials in land cases before state no- taries public were of no binding force. Pension Commissioner TANNER has leased the Weaver house, corner of 32d and Road streets, Georgetown, which will be fitted for his resi- dence, A Coyrrict oF AvtHoriry.—A telegram has been received at the Interior department from Lewiston, Idaho, saying that Special Agent Heth ang two employes of the Nez Perce reser- vation has been arrested by the civil authori- ties. Mr. Heth has been having trouble with some of the agency employes, and it is thought at the department that his arrest has been secured by an employe named Williams. Yes- terday Special Agent Welton, who is now at Umatilla, was directed to take charge of the Nez Perce agency, and a thorough investiga- tion was ordered by the Indian office wk a view to removing from the reservation every white person who has had any guilty part in the disturbances there. Tue Avert at Apia.—The commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. Alert notified the Navy depart- ment, from Honolula, that he expected to ar- rive at Apia, Samoa, on May 15, inst. Tue Census IN ALAsKa.—Gilbert B, Rorden, an agent of the Treasury department at Point Barrow, Alaska, had a conference to-day with Superintendent of Census Porter relative to his duties as agent for the census office in that distant land. Mr. Borden leaves to-night for ‘a, and, as there is only one mail a year, he obtained such verbal instructions as he could, so that he can goon with his work in case he hears nothing more from the home office. , PIANOS FOR RENT. SUMMER RATES. _my18-6t 5; 37 mouth.’ 1405 H NOTICE TO FRIENDS, PAT! ‘aud the public. ‘This isto give notice that we, the undersixned, have Lenmathen entered into co- Ftuership to carry-on the: Auction, Commis- on and atorage business at 9337 7th st, n. id 50- best consignments of all of merchandise, house- old goois, horses, Waxons. aud also estate, &e. Kegular sales every Wednesday. Thanking our patrons ry it favors, we are respectfully. . ROOT, formerly of $03 Market Space, LOWENTHAL, formerly of 739 & 813 7th st.n.w. 5 a> iH ASSOCIATED WITH ME DR. — y < Surgeon Dentist, sradiuate Maryland University ¢ % “. U, RENNEDY, D.D.S., my16-6t 1420 New York ave. B.w. -— A FACT WORTHY OF NOTICE AND consideration. For the past two years I have been selling the highest grade Vapor Fluid for stoves | = Sone Tha a -. quality and reliability I have enjoyed a steady and growing trade ‘without = single complaint, and I have siwaye sold thi . 5 gallons for 75c., deliver jw CHAS. E. HODGKIN, 919 7th st my ‘ ~e=>, ME. GEROME DESIO HAS REMOVED clry Rooms to the rouid floor of his old stand— Penn, ave.—where for 90 koods discount 20 percent. my1G-lin THIKD OO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AS- ‘SOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, D. C.— ird Co-operative Building Assoc! The SH JOHNSON i GUNNELL, 625 Pa. ave.; . my! HM. B. SM) , MAKES: apheaohconaeahaed Ongena pay! B Sy eseee et ee a eres = e-> , REMOVAL—1 30, CE to friends “aoa oa my13-Im sy ‘ Ro canes Eee ee eg Navat Onpers.—Lieut. Barnes Walling has been ordered to the receiving ship Vermont, July 16; Lieut. John N. Jordan to duty in the coast survey; Chief Engineer Geo. W. Stevers to the navy yard, New York; Chief Engineer Geo. G. Burnop to duty at the navy yard, Mare Island, in connection with the construction of the machinery of the Monadnock; Gunner Jno. J. Walsh to duty in the ordnance department, navy yard, Washington; Lieut. Leavitt C. Lo- gan from the Oxsipee and placed on waiting orders; Chief Engineer L, J. Allen from the New York navy oe and placed on waiting or- ders, Gunner T. B. Watkins has been placed on the retired list. Army Orpenrs.—Col. Amos Beckwith, assist- ant commissary-general of subsistence, Lieut.- Col. James M. Moore, deputy quartermaster- Uaowbay and Capt. Jas. N. Morgan, second in- fantry, ordered to assemble as a board of sur- vey at St. Louis to investigate the condition of certain clothing, &c., for which Capt. F. H. Hathaway, assistant quartermaster, is account- able, and to act upon the deficiency of five of trousers discovered ina box ‘invoi by Capt. William H. Gill, _ oe = storekeeper, deceased, Capt. Frederick A. engi- neer corps, aaed oocyst to the chief of engineers for assignment toduty. First Lieut. Charles B, Satterlee, adjutant third artillery, ordered to visit the camp of the Georgia militia on St. Simon’s Island, Ga. _ Lieut.-Col. William Winthrop, deputy judge-advocate gen- eral, granted additional leave August 28 to September 15, PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. To-Day’s List of Successful Applicants for Office. ‘The President to-day made the following ap- pointments: John W. Weldrum, of Laramie, Wyo., to be secretary of Wyoming. « Orrin W. Bair, of Dakota, to be receiver of public money at Huron, Dak. i eer Warsaw, Ind., to be an inspector. Jas, C. Luckey, of Oregon, to be agent for the Indians of the Warm Springs agency in ON THE ANXIOUS BENCH. Rumors as to Coming Changes in the Army Engineer Corps. TALK OF THE RETIREMENT COL. PARKE AS SUPER- INTENDENT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY—HE MAY SUCCEED MAJOR RAYMOND AS ENGINEER COM- ‘MISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT. The members of the engineer corps stationed in Washington are busy discussing several rumors that have set themselves loose of late pointing to certain probable changes in the stations and duties of various officers. Col. Parke, the present superintendent of the mili- tary academy, is the center of interest. He has passed the point when he is entitled to re- tire from active service on the basis of forty years’ duty, although he still has three or four years yet to serve before he reaches the age at which the law places him on the retired list. Consequently a number of engineer officers are anxiously awaiting some movement on his part to itidicate whether or not he will avail him- self of the opportunity to retire, for such a step would cause PROMOTIONS ALL ALONG THE LINE of the corps, since Col. Parke is at the head of the list after Gen. Casey, the chief of engineers, It is this fact, that Col. Parke comes after Gen. Casey, that makes the situation interesting. It will be remembered that when Gen. Duane retired from active service there was quite a contest between these two officers for the va- cancy, Parke claiming it by virtue of his age, he having entered the military academy and genta two years before Casey, who, through the fortunes of army promotion ‘and a change from one branch of the corps to another, to rank Parke in later years. Col. Parke, it is well known in the army, fully expected the nomination, and was bitterly disappointed when Col. Casey got the plum. He Tea held post of superintendent of the military academy merely as a good place in which to wait for his romotion, but since it did not come he has een, it is understood, very much dissatisfied, and has frequently spoke of retiring. SUPERINTENDENCY OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY. This has, of course, started forward the names of several engineer officers whose friends think would make excellent superintendents, This position requires a man of peculiar men- tal constitution in order to succeed. He should be astrict soldier without undue severity of disciplinary methods, genial in his manner, and yet sufficiently dignitied to command instant and constant respect, a man who could handle two or three hundred boys without friction, train them to obedience and yet become ’popu- lar with them. The case necessitates an un- usual combination of qualities, and it is this fact that accounts for the few real successes that superintendents of the academy have made, COL, JOHN M. WILSON Among the names suggested for the possible vacancy is that of Col. John M. Wilson, at pres- ent commissioner of public buildings and grounds, besides being in charge of two or three other works. His friends claim, with a great deal of justice, that Col. Wilson Pe the qualifications necessary for the place, and that in case of Col. Parke’s retirement there could be no better man selected than the officer mentioned. MAJOR RAYMOND.. It is understood at the War department that Major Raymond, the present Engineer Com- missioner of the District, is extremely anxious to be relieved of that duty, which has not proved as pleasant as he anticipated, and consequently there is the usual grist of probabilities afloat. It has been suggested that Col. Parke, who has abont three years to serve, should be ordered here as Enginéer Commissioner. He owns a house here, has a great many friends in the city, and hasalways expressed a liking for a Washington life. “This is one of the strongest possibilities in the field. AN EXTRA SESSION. Congress will Probably be Called to As- semble in October. Speaking to a Star reporter to-day Senator Cullom said there seemed to be no doubt that Congress would be called together in October instead of waiting until December. This would be necessary to prevent a léng session during next summer, as there was more work for the first session of the Fifty-first Congress than could be disposed of in an ordinary session. He said that he thought the republican party would dispose ,of the tariff matter at this first session. All the Congressmen and the President have an appreciation of the extent and importance of the work before them. WANTS HALF THE SALARY. Queer Claim of a Namesake of Superin- tendent Porter of the Census Bureau. Mr. Porter, the superintendent of the census, has discovered that he has a namesake living in Indiana, In fact, his attention was called to the matter by the gentleman himself, who wrote to inform Superintendent Porter that the President evidently intended to appoint him, but that he would waive all claim to the position providing that the emoluments of the office were equally divided with him. The Indiana Porter says that he was in the sixty- ninth Indiana regiment. He mentions this fact and others as a reason for believing that he was the man whom the President intended to have the office of superintendent of the census. COMMISSIONER PORTER IN HIS REPLY expresses regret that the similarity of names should have caused him any inconvenience. In regard to the proposition to divide the emoluments of the office Superintendent Porter says that ‘‘in the course of the testimony taken by the census committee of the Senate the fact was stated by a well-known expert that the superintendent of the 11th census would be compelled to do $20,000 worth of work for $6,000 salary. You will, therefore, see that the salary of this office when compared with the amount of work we shall have to do is so small that the sacrifice of dividing it with another, no matter if he bears the same name as the superintendent, would-indeed be great.” THE WIRES WERE NOT UP. Arrest of an Electrician on Suspicion that he would Violate the Law. Mr. Charles 8. Pardoe. electrician for the United States electric light company, was ar- rested this morning by Policeman Caverly on suspicion that he was going to violate the act of Congress with reference to the stringing of overhead wires near 7th and H streets. The workmen were about to maké a connection with the street wire and were going to run the wires along the roofs of houses. The officer accompanied Mr. Pardoe to the office of At- torney Riddle, where the matter was investi- gated, and Mr. Riddle refused to file an in- formation in the case. Then they went to police headquarters, where Capt. Austin was ween, The captain was of the opinion that as it was not proposed to run the wires across the street he thought that the Commissioners would grant a permit for the work.. Mr. Par- doe was not, therefore, required to give bonds. Mr. Pardoe said to a StaR reporter that the company did not propose to violate any law. - said Spas he eee Pat oe any wires rae e officer merely ready to do Gmeck: 2 A New Chinese Minister Coming. Mr. Chas. Demby, the United States minister to China, has advised the Secretary of State, under date of April 3, of the appointment of Teui Kwo Yin as envoy extraordinary and min- ister from China to the United Place of Chang Yen Hoon. Recent Robberies. Telegrams to The Star. THE SIOUX COMMISSION. They will Probably Secure the Necessary Signatures. N INDIAN FIGHT IN MANITOBA HOW PROHIBITION WORKS IN IOWA. WILLIAM O'BRIEN'S TESTIMONY. Minister Reid Received by Pres- ident Carnot. WILLIAM O’BRIEN TESTIFIES. He Tells the Parnell Commission of the Agrarian Outrages in Ireland. Lonpox, May 21.—Mr. William O'Brien testi- fied to-day before the Parnell commission. ‘The fact that his testimony was expected to- day drew large crowds to the court room and the witness was listened to with great atten- tion. Owing to Mr. O'Brien’s weak condition, the result of his long smprisonment, he was allowed to remain seated: In a low, weak voice, which it was difficult to hear beyond the counsel's table, the witness gave a detailed ac- count of agrarian outrages perpetrated in County ‘Tipperary prior to the formation of the national league in that district. The league, said the witness, after it was established, pre- vented a wholesale famine and a fearful war in the west of Ireland in 1870, The witness declared that no murders had been committed in Tipperary since the league had formed a branch there, Mr. O’Brien described the wretched condi- tion of the people in Tipperary and other coun- ties prior to the formation of the National League. The poor tenants were in debt up to their necks and had absolutely no redress against oppressive and brutal landlords, The witness said the troubles that came on after 1870 arose from the universal movement made by the landlords to take advantage of the “two years” clause allowed by the act of 1870 to get rid of small tenants and thus save paying them the compensation due them. The witness described the condition of County Mayo at the time that Michael Davitt formed a branch of the league there as appall- ing. “Wholesale famine and_ bankruptcy seemed inevitable,” said he, ‘Farmers sold everything at a dead loss and landlords did not lift a hand to help them, but, on the contrary, denied that any distress existed.” —— ee NINETEENTH ILLINOIS DISTRICT, Reports Indicate a Light Vote—The Re- sult Uncertain. Sprinorterp, Ints., May 21.—Reports last night from the nineteenth district indicate a light vote in the election to-day. Snell, the Farmers’ Mutual Benevolent association can- didate, will receive the support of both farm. ers and laboring men, Republicans pretend to believe that this may make the result doubt- ful, but the impression is that the candidate will take off as much from the republicans as from the democrats. —<—<o— THE SIOUX COMMISSION. No Trouble in Securing Signatures Anticipated. Cuamprrtarn, Dax., May 21.—The report has been received here from a reliable source that the Sioux commission will begin work at Lower Brule and Crow Creek agencies. They will probably arrive in this city the 30th or 3st, and cross the Missouri here to Lower Brule, where they begin operations, It is be- lieved that thi a good move, as no trouble will be met with in securing virtually all the signatures at these two agencies, sitchin ice KING HUMBERT IN BERLIN. He is Cordially Welcomed by Germany’s Young Kaiser. Berry, May 21.—King Humbert, the prince of Naples, and Premier Crispi arrived here to- day. They were metat the station by Emperor William, attended by a retinue of princes and generals and by Prince Bismarck. The visitors were cordially welcomed by the emperor, who embraced King Humbert and the crown prince. The party was driven immediately to the castle, King Humbert sitting beside Emperor William. ‘Troops lined the route to the castie and numer- ous arches had been erected under which the procession passed. Every building on the route was profusely decorated with German and Italian emblems mingled. The streets were crowded with people who displayed great en- thusiasm at the sight of the two monarchs sit- ting side by side. Sse eS A Rap at Salisbury. Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR. Lonpon, May 21.—The house of lords yester- day rejected the bill authorizing women to sit as counsellors by a large majority, and without even the compliment of a debate. This was probably meant by the old tories as a rap over he knuckles of Salisbury for his recent coquet- ing with woman suffrage. ———— The Rush to the Exposition. Special Cable Dispatch to THe EVENING STAR. Lonvox, May 21.—The swarming at the Paris exhibition is becoming serions. A quar- ter of a million people were present on Sun- day, though the exihibition is unfinished and the English and American rush has hardly be- gun. ‘The accomodations, sanitary and restau- rant, are utterly inadequate, Robbed on a Sleeping Car. Srovx Crry, Iowa, May 21.—F, M. Deacon, a business man of Sheldon, Iowa, was robbed of $1,100 Sunday night on a sleeping car between the place and Sioux City. He put the money under his pillow and it was ig when he awoke, A Young Lady Missing. Coxtocook, Mr., May 21.—About two weeks ago Miss Annie Dominie, aged cightcen, left Hillsboro for a western trip and has nut been heard from since. A few day jo the young lady's trunk was returned nes the railway offi- cials, but no trace of its owner can be found, and it is believed that she met with foul play. ee eee A Boy’s Suicide. Terre, Havre, Ixp., May 21.—A thirteen- year-old boy named Charles Morris, who came from Indianapolis to his uncle’s farm near here ayearago, hanged himself yesterday after- noon, “fhe family of his uncle, Haley by name, cannot account for his act. The boy's mother is living with relatives in Indianapolis, ’ 8t. Louis. He trial and was sent to jail, He to state- and manifested no sigue of fear or THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. The Story for which the Editor of a Spanish Paper has been Punished. Loxpox, May 21.—The action of the Madrid court of justice in passing sentence of four months’ imprisonment upon Senor Rafael Cor- rome, the well-known Spanish novelist and journalist, for writing and causing to be pub- lished a libel upon the Duke of Edinburgh, creates a good deal of talk at the clubs. The article, which was written while the duke was with the British squadron at Barcelona, was filled with scandalous statements concerning his private life, and appeared in large type in the leading republican newspaper of Valencia. The prince was very anxious that the matter should be hushed up, but the public prosecu- tor thought different and the unlucky journal- ist is now PAYING PENANCE FOR BIS “BEAT.” Copies of the paper, however, had in the mean- time found their way to certain club roysterers in London, who are always on the qui vive for anything with a salacious flavor, and so society is fairly reveling in Senor Corrome’s reveia- tions. No English paper has so far dared to rint, however, the current rumor that the ever and attack of nervous prostration which necessitates the bringing home of his royal highness by special steamer was in reality an attack of what among common people would be designated as the “jim-jams.” The details, too, of the prince’s arrival at Portsmouth have been colored by the court journal to meet THE USAGES OF POLITE SOCIETY. The truth is that although the duchess of Edinburgh was waiting on the jetty when the Alexandra steamed into Portsmouth harbor at 10 o'clock at night, she was not allowed to see her sick husband. He had suffered a “slight | relapse,” and the doctors said could not be dis- turbed. It was probable, moreover. that sev- eral days would elapse before he would be equal to the fatigue of a railroad journey. Yet, won- derful to relate, the next morning this y man was so much improved that he was able to walk to the train and to make the entire jour- ney to London without interruption, The bul- letins issued on the morning after his arrival announced that he was “greatly improved,” and in a few days, thanks to the watchful eye of the duchess, he was as well as ever. A FRENCH DUEL. Swords the Weapons and the Usual Re- sult. Panis, May 21.—M. de la Berge, member of the chamber of deputies for the Department of Loire and editor of the Lyons Republicun, and M. Lockroy fought a duel to-day. The weapons used were swords. M. Lockroy was slightly wounded. —_ TWO STEAMERS COLLIDE. Both Sink and it is Believed Thirty Per- sons Were Drowned. Loxvox, May 21.—The steamers Beresford, bound for Hartlepool, and the German Em- peror, for London. collided in the channel this morning. ately. Itis believed that over thirty persons were drowned. Nine of the survivors have landed at Dover. LATER NEWS. The reports of the collision were exaggerated by the survivors who landed at Dover. Only the German Emperor sank. The Beresford lost sight of and it was thought that she w down, too, but she suc ded in keeping atloat and made for Gi end, where she has ar- rived in.a dam condition. She has on board twenty-two of her own crew and twelve of the crew of the German Emperor. Both vessels were bound out, the Beresford trom Hartlepool and the German Emperor from London. It is now learned that none of those on board the Beresford was lost. Six men belonging to the German Emperor are missing. All the rest were saved. ——e Stitchers on a Strike. Warman, Mass., May -The stitchers em- ployed by A. R. Jones & Co., boot and shoe manufacturers here, struck yesterday after re- fusing to sign an agreement to refer any differ- ence as to wages to the state board of arbitra- tion. At a meeting subsequently held by the strikers it was stated that their objection to the agreement was that under it thev should have toact through the Knights of Labor instead of as menibers of the stitchers’ union. There is also difficulty in the lasting department of Messrs. Jones & Co.'s factory, owing to the in- troduction of machines run by non-union men, a Berlin Masons Strike. Berwyn, May 21.—Three thousand masons in this city have gone on strike. They demand that their hours of labor be nine per day, and that they be allowed half an hour for breakfast, an hour for dinner and an hour for supper. ‘They also demand that work be suspended an hour earlier on Saturdays and the evenings preceding public holidays, and that they re- ceive fuil pay for those days the same as for other days. They further demand an increase offrom 50 to 60 pfennigs per day in their wages, and that they be given two weeks’ notice of discharge. An Arkansas Shooting. Littie Rock, Ark., May 21.—A special to the Gazette from Fordyce, Ark., says: Saturday, about eight miles from here, in Dallas county, Jim Allen was shot from ambush while at work by Geo. Fike. Allen’s wife. who was in the field w&h him a4 the time he was killed, stated before the inquest that her husband was drop- ping peas within a few feet of her when first tired on; that he turned to run, when he was shot again and fell. Soon afterward Geo. Fike came up to where he was lying and asked if he was dead. On hearing Fike speak, her hus- band raised himself up by catching hold of her dress and fell back dead. Fike remarked that he had reloaded his gun for the purpose of killing him if he was not dead. She also stated that a few days before she reported to her hus- band that Fike had insulted her and that he had given Fike until Friday night to leave the country or be killed. Fike is at large. ——— An Immense Destruction of Lumber New Oneays, May 21.—The Times-Demo crat’s (Pearlington, Miss.) special says: Yester- day was the saddest in the history of Pearling- ton. The immense plant of Sache mane and Favre lumber company is in ether with a large quantity of lumber. The fire broke out about 4 o'clock Face Maegan every effort was made to extinguish the . but without avail. Twenty-five thousand dol- lara’ worth of lumber was destroyed upon which there was no insurance. ‘The double dry-bouse and eight schooners belonging to the firm were saved, together with 1,000,000 feet of lumber. The mill was valued at ap tae eye insured dred and fifty persons are thro ployment. Pittston Colleries Resume Work. Prrrston, Pa., May 21.—The colleries here which have been shut down for nearly seven in Wisconsin. 21.—The recent Re i ‘i Al Both vessels sank almost immedi- | MINISTER REID RECEIVED, An Audience Given Him by Prestdont Carnot—A Pleasant Speech. Pants, May 21.—President Carnot to-day gavean audience to Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the American minister, who presented — bi credentials. In his remarks Mr. Reid assured President Carnot that he would endeavor to maintain and stimulate the esteem which Presi- dent Harrison and the whole American people held for France. “It is my good fortune,” said Mr. Reid, “to nt America here when France is cele- brating a centenary as important as the centen- ary lately celebrated in America. We do not forget that you helped in the success of our revolution. This increases our imterest in the magnificent display of the arts of peace with which you nobiy crown your centenary. My instructions inform me that th does not exist the shadow of a diffe betwe France and the United States capable of obscuring the century-old friendstip of the two republics which, I hope, will endure.” Cowboys and Soldiers in Manitoba Undertake to Punish the Redskins. Wrestrra, Max., May 21.—Word has just | been received here of a ferocious fight which took place near Fort McLeod last week be a band of Blood Indians on one side and a composed of soldiers, cowboys and ( ventrieson the other. The Bloods have Is been stealing horses from the Grosventr the latter, assisted by soldiers and cowboys, made an cffort to recover the ste As usual. the stories as to the num were carried away by three or four were ‘disc minus scalps. The Bloods appear to have got- ten the worst of the encounter. They ay | with most of the stolen horses and now ds of the fallen, red on the field, are | being closely followed by x police, Another encounter is bkely to take place when | the police come upon them. and serious trouble is feared. It is alieged that American Indians in Montana are going to the Bloods’ assistance, > PROHIBITION IN 1OWA. More Liquor Sold and of Poorer Quality. A xy : In an intery Revenue Collector ¥V | stated that the prohibit | sale of liquor in Iowa, 232 more liquor | Curcaco, May 21. | Towa, sa: cial from Dubuque, terday, Internal of this district, + law increased the the has issued: $ than last year. The number of wholesale dealers is slightiy less than before the prohibitory law, but the sales are larger and the quality of lic rer. Notoniy have the ut since the decision of the Supreme Court in the ca f Bowman the Marshaitown brewers, the importations bt express of original packages of Liquor has bi enormous, Wholesale liquor house sprung up all along the borders of ¢ and are supported mainly by Lowa trade, = Swolien Rivers in Missouri. CuttiicoTue, Mo., May 21.—Grand river is greatly swollen and the bottoms are flooded. | Great damage and some loss of life is reported, | Three teams and wagons were found lodged in the driftwood around the bridge at Jimtown, w ‘bster, three miles southeast of this city, and taken out, two of the teams alive. It is feared the | drivers have perished. All ferry-boats on Grand river have been washed a bridges are unapproachabl _ A Sad Case of Destitution. The New York Heralt’s Berlin despatch says: “A sad case of destitution has been brought to the notice of Americans residing in Germany, | A young lady, Miss Hattie Lyon, born at Ann | Arbor, Mich., who for some time past has beet studying music iu Berlin, found hersel with a stiffness of t nd. Despondency and aberration of intellect followed aud she made two unsuccesfful attempts at suicide. ly she was found wand ring a Dahlwitz, and the village | authorities charitabiy took the poor waif undor | their protection and are caring for her. Miss Lyon, whose father is dead, has a sister im Akron, Vhic a Se Two Men Drowned. AUKEE Joseph Mm heidhelm and Peter Goectiz, two coope went fishing | yesterday afternoon on the Milwaukee river, near the Northwestern kuttting factory. While | the men were trying to change their positions | the boat ¢ ized, drowning both, ae acci- essed trom shore, but no boat was at hand mm which toattempt a rescue, Each left a family. = a His Bonds Will Cover the Loss. Bostox, May 21. —It is stated on good authority that the amount embezzled from the Western Union telegraph company by Cashier Derby, of the Mutual district messenger company is less than £10.000 and that neither company will suffer as Derby's bonds cover the loss. Derby was arraigned yesterday, and in default of $20,000 bail was commitied until Friday. cnn Miners Will Go Back to Work. Brawwwoop, Iuis., May 21.—More than 600 miners have signed the contract to renew work, | A large force was proceeding to the mines to go to work yesterday, when they were opposed and threatened with violence by a |. ber of strikers from Coal City, Di Sufferinville. But for this interfe would have. begun yesterday. The trouble makers were non-residents of Braidwood and were led by three men suid to be well-known outlaws. Superintendent Carey, who is also mayor of this has obtained legal advice and will endea to resume work to-day. His men say all they ask is muskets and they cam take care of themselves. > A Bad Railroad Wreck. Macox, Mo., May 21.—Freight train No. 23 on the main line of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy was derailed two miles west of here yesterday afternoon. Five oil tanks exploded and burned sixteen heavily-loaded freight ears, Brakeman Joe Klotz, of Brookfield, jumped and received fatal injuries. The track is burned out for 100 yards, and great damage re sulted from the wreck. = — Killed Himself Before his Sweetheart’s Eyes. Sr. Lovrs, May 21.—The romance of a poor young artist came to a bloody end in front of 2922 Chestnut street, at 10 o'clock last night, His name was Louis Gabrilot, and he courted young music teacber, Marie Roquet. He ealic at the Chestnut-street home of his sweetheart last night and asked her to marry him. She refi and he grew frantic. “If you don't marry me I will kill myself,” he said. She was obdurate. and the artist stepped to the side- walk, end, presenting a pistol at his head, killed himself before the eyes of the woman who rejected him. Haytien Concessions to France. New York, May 21.—Mail advices from Cape Haytien, under date of May 6, contain a copy of a treaty entered into between the Legitime government and the French republic, by the terms of which the French secure valuable land Seymour, Ixp., May 21.—Over three inche of rain have fallen here in thirty-six hours, and it is still raining severely. The severe drought that has prevailed for two mouths is broken, and farmers are happy. if < F i