Evening Star Newspaper, October 17, 1889, Page 1

‘THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Oorver Pennsylvania Ave. und 11th 8t, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S&B. KAUFFMANN, Pres't ‘Ing Everwe Stan is served to subecribers tn he efty by carriers, on their own account, st 10 cents 3 a ree Slouth” one year. @6. six months, 9 {Entered at the Post Office st Washington, D C.as @econd class ‘nail matter | Tax Weeacr Sram—published Friday—@1 6 year, postawe prepaid. Six months, 50 cents. S27 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advances Bo paper sent longer than is paid for. ‘Kates of advertiaing made known on application. Che pening Star, Vo. T5—No 14,059. SPECIAL NOTICES: q >THE COLUMBIA FIRE 1 Com] of the District of MF, OUt of te earuines fi ye six months, has ‘declared and will be payable to stockholders om aud afver | FKIDAY. be SSB, at company's tow. Yale Fst. nw. “i closed October 21 to Nove ber 1, both days in- order of the Board of Trustees. ‘H. EK. WILLARD, ‘Secretary. clusive. __0015,00-3t - — 13TH ANNUAL OPENING. E. F. BROOKS, Corcoran Building Gas FIXTURES. LARGEST LINE EVER SHOWN IN THIS CITY. NOVEL AND HANDSOME DESIGNS FROM THE BEST FACTORIES. LAMPS IN CHOICE PATTERNS. ee2Ratuth ia OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND Potomac — Compeny.—A divicend $1.25 per sbare will payable on the Zist day of october, re 80, ie stockholders of record at the ees business on the Lith day of October, 1889, at the office of the treasurer of the company, big lath oo, D. C. Pha iranster books will be closed from the 12th to pber 11 uve. . the Zak of Octo ICEL. M. BRYAN, President, CHAKLES G BE Treasurer. Washington, D. C., Get ber 10, 1889, oc lute’ iin HM. SCHOO. EX, <a ‘DENTIST, (581 15th street, EDIT! CREDTI! CREDIT! ‘urBt Carpets and Housefurnishing cure, in General sold on Credit at Cash Prices. Poy- Suites from $15 up. Osk Bed-room Walnut Bed-room Suites from #40. Carpets trom Z5e. Brussels Carpets Made and Laid Fi or monthly payments taki GBOGAN'S CREDIT HU’ sel4-sm SPECIAL NOTICES. — => NEW UPRIGHT FIANOS ¥. G. SMITH, oc17-6t 1223 Pa. ave. gq ALL PELSONS ARE HEKEBY WAKNED 9 gos the purvhase of two Pros du payabl aie; said not Wiliam W. Cha bers, payable to the order of Fred- erick Steet The payment of the notes will be contested upon unds that cau be ascertained uj Soplieation to ne. WiLLIAM W. CHAMBERS. . 1227 Kat. iF ALEXAN- hereby notify Frederick A, the 0 J.D. Nauck. in Alexandria county, Vi October 22, 1889, at 12 o'clock m., to defend WASHINGTON, OCT. 15, 1889. ‘The Firm of ROOT & LOWENTHAL is THIS \Y¥ Dissolved by mutual consent, WM. LOWEN- THAL will continue, collect aud liquidate ail biuls, i i 1 017-3 Le DUFOUWS PHARMACY HAS Ko Bo 2 Counceticut ave., were. we will be Hleased to see our old patrons aud the public gener- ally. ocls-ut SEE OUR SUIT OF BLACK CHEVIUT in S-button Cu:away,Frock and Sack. Price >, atrle, genteel and durabl : GEORGE SPRANSY, 434 7th st, Perhaps you do not need an Overesat just now, but before I could turn out epe for you the weatuer may be colder. Tam making a fine Navy Blue Chinchilla Overcoat to your measure. finished and trimmed in a first-class style, for & Tar still making up ne Black Diagonal Cutaway Coat and Vest for $25. ‘MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. ERPETU, NG ASSOCIATION is vanee iach th is of $100 to @ ver cent y, Mf datred. prtaclyal pay able $58,000 aug the y seuad snd reliabie, all sty Deiie loated Sere oD first morraze o "CC DUNCANSUN, Prostuent. ry. oc4-2m BIS Lath — FRESH HAVANA AND KEY WEST SEGARS. Ashe lecing Drang ai Nem Lori prom ung Drands, at New TEMBLORE PURE KY WHISKY. THOMAS KUSSE! Importer Wives, Brandies and Segara, 2213 Fennsylvanis avenue 15 Busce ARE SPECIALLY POPULAR THIS SEASON. Curviors In FACT, IT'S HARD TO KEZP A GOOD LINE OF THEM IN STOCK FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. WE HAVE THEM IN SINGLE-BREASTED SACK SUITS, EITHER PLAIN, DOUBLE-STITCHED EDGES OR BOUND. DOUBLE-BREASTED, FINISHED IN SAME MANNER CUTAWAYS, PLAIN EDGES OR BOUND. YOULL HARDLY FIND 80 GOOD AN ASSORT- MENT ANYWHERE ELSE IN WASHINGTON. PRICES $15, $18 AND#$20 A SUIT. EB. BARNUM & CO, ool8 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE Beorssrxa Moxpay Morsrxo We will display cur large line of novelties at figures thst rival any former effortin reduced prices. Our Goodsare marked so very low we feel justified in guaranteeing our prices against any competition. Beautiful Upholstery Fabrics, Elegant Lace Curtains. Draperies of every description. CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS! Perhaps you needthem? If so, inspect our large Sssortmentand satisfy yourself as to the low prices and bigh quality of our goods. It is wonderful how our Carpet trade increases—two ‘whole floors are devoted to them, and still a demand for MORE ROOM. Choice patterns and low prices tell. Axminster, Wiltons, Moquettes, in newest designs. Body Bro--ts 2-ply and Ingrains. Artsquaresall sizes, RUGS. RUGS. Weare offering our full line of Wilton, Bagdsd, ‘Smyrna and Japanese Rugs at extremely reduced prices, FURNITUKE! FURNITURE! FURNITURE! We have four entire floors devoted to the furniture department, in which there is displayed an immense Stock of Parlor Suites, in Silk Plush, Wilton Rug, Procatelle or Tapestry. Bed Room Suites, in all the latest finishes, Mahog- any, Oak, Cherry, Walnut and Antique Oak. We still continue our Special Sale of 100 3-piece Ouk Suites, Large Beveled Glass, st $27.50. 100 S piece Oak Suites at $24. Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables and Side Boards, in Oak, Cherry, Walnut and Antique Oak. Miscellaneous Furniture of every description. Aifgoods marked in plain figures. Reweuber cur enormous stock is entirely new. Remember the high reputation we have for standard gpalities Remember we offer great inducements throughout all the departments. And remember if you contemplate furnishing it will be to your advantage to compare our stock and prices with other houses, JULIUS LANSBURGH, esl 13th and F sts Ovenxe or LADIES’ SEALSKIN ULSTERS, SACQUES, AND JACKETS. GREAT VARIETY OF SHOULDER CAPES, MUFFS, BOAS AND TRIMMINGS. SATEST NOVELTIES IN GARMENTS TRIMMED WITH FUR B. 1 STINEMETZ & SONS, 8 Sm0 1237 Penn. ave. and 13th st. aad V. G. FISCHER ART AND STATIONERY COMPANY, 589 15TH STREET (CORCORAN BUILDING), IMPORTERS. Paintings, Water Colors, Etchings, Engravings, ko Latest Publications, Kare Prints. Artistic Picture Framing in Gold or Hard Woods, Regilding of Old Frames and Restoring of Paintings s specialty. FINE STATIONERY AND CARD ENGRAVING. ‘Latest Designs, Low Prices. 0036 sa G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, (Cash Tailor and “Expert in Trousers,"* oclT Corner 9th and G sts. 2.W. NOTICE. — ADJOURNED MEETING OF se Nic Shcliabater Live Stock Car Co. will be beld th the rooms of the Feleral Bar Association, 1420 Associa New York ave, at 7 FRIDAY, the 18th instant, ee ee D_ RAMY, Secretary. a asilin ts, D.c. UCIUBER 7, land. > By'in miacnt the firia ot Geo. M, Fill- Geo. M. Fillmore apa Win, S Horstkampand Geo M Ful w N. Horstkamp ane eo. M. Fil is ‘Horstkamp as- €5., composed wore, are uereby this day dissoived, Mr. sunny the debts of each compayy) 1 ope 0c16 2r WM. N. HORSLKAMP, . <a NOTICE. buys 100 ft. Dry. Bright Boards, is our low price for Boards, LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER, Dealers in Lumber and Mill Work, H ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. ¥.W. K AT OUR WIN White and Colored Merino Shirts and Extra value for the price. EL'S, 935 Pa. ave. _ g= 10, INVESTORS. —; Thave some first-cl divideud-paying Stock and Bons tention. FRANK H. PELUUZE, stre NOTICE. — PHILaD: TA REPUBLI- caus, the ruxistry of voters of the city of Piiisaelphia are at the oitice of HEKKRON & RAMEY, <7 F wt. where they cau be seeu by sald voters m. to 4:0 tn. each weel a it " DANIEL RAMEY. oc6-1m. 4, 5 and 6 per cent Is to which I invite at- F street. 0c1 6-3 28,013SHIRT ORDERS TO DATE!!! Piece your order for Shirts with PB. T. HAI successor to Jas. ooaenn and late J. W. Amer Ui HM Taylor). Factory 908 F st. n.w. se27-3m ==> CENTHAL UNION MISSI “@~" The Christian public ts respectfully and cordially invited to attend the fifth anniversary meet fog of this mission at the Mount Vernon Place Mt Church. South, coruer th aud K sts. a. t SABBATH EVENING, October 20, 7:30 o'clock. The exercises will consist of brief : pastors, characteristic inission siDgity The work of the year and testimoulcs by the converts, Agnual business meeting at the mmission rooius Mon- y October 21, 7:30 P.M. ocl5-4t ==> MEN'S WINTER UNDERWEAR. Breer st the goud kinds, Mering, Walf- woul, All-wool, Came.’s Hair, @istural Wool, Silk-sud- Wool, Kuxlish Balbriggan, abd All-silk. in both Media aud Heavy Weurht. We have fled a window full to enabie you to see a part of the stock at aylauce, ‘There are no lower prices than ours for equal qi yuality ee WOODWARD & LOTHEOP, ocd. Store for Men, 1013 F st. nw. —— THE CORCORAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Has Removed to its New Office, 604 11th at.n.w. ocl5-1w LOANS. Qo SEVEN AND EIGHT PER CENT BST prerared to wake Losne in Calif best) » principal aud interest payable in Washington, "YUra short tine shail be1h Washington, at my old office, 1407 Fst, where Ishali be pleased to meet auy who would like to consult me nected with Southern C: Ofice hours 10 aim. to 1Z qa be RUFUS CHUAT > 9 ‘Office: $10 Indiana ave, urs—4 7 ‘ocl4-lw* Ho} Pe HAS REMOVED HIS . LW ® @—Dk. A. BEMREND :< SS. Uftice and Residence to 1214 K Office hours trou 5 to 10 am; 1:30 to 2 Tpm. Telephoue 1173 Sa & paneer, For the past fifteen years connected with the Drag Store corner 9th and Pa. ave, desires to inform his friends that be has opened the Shoreham Drug Store, corner 15th and H sts, with a complete stock of Drugs, Chemicals, &o. ocl4-1m* =< ESTIMATES oN GAS FIXTURES. By C. 4. MUDDIMAN, 3y23-3m 1206 F st = MME, MANDEVILLE, EXPERT, MANT- wn Nem, York’ Patronage of Lediey and Geutiemell solicited: sesfaction guaranteed; ¥ to 12 and 2 vo 5. och z-Lw* q=> FOR RENT—THOSE ELEGANT NEW “> Stores on Conn. ave. between K and Lasts. : 20 feet wide, 110 teet deep, 15 feet bixh on tue inside, with tue dry celiars to each, cated by steaun. Good tor any first-class business, especially groceries, confectioner, Bue ahve store or dry woods. rr —- R. 0. HOLTZMAN, ccl1-68 20th and F ste. nw. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F 8T. ASSETS @1,044,781.37. Office hours, from 9am. to4:30 p.m. On the first Wednesday ip each month the vtice will be open from (to So'clock p. wa Auvalices Wi be made promptly at7 v'elock, Subscriptions for shares in the 18th series (new issue) will be received on and after October 16, 1889, Shares are #2.50 per month. €1.000 advanced on each share, Pamphlets explaining the objects and advantage of the Association are furnished upon application. THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Pres't. JNO. JOY EDSON, Sec’y. myitt ~~» WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 1, 1880 A tuecting of the stockholders of thew ades- ‘and will be ENJ. F. LEIGHTON, \OHN MOS: 05) z oc3-3w Et, MUkO. ¥. SCHAVER, Trustees, g=> FINE GAS FIXTURES. KOCHESTER AND GLADSTONE LAMPS. UMBRELLA AND DECORATED SHADES. CANDLE SHADES AND STICKS. &. 8 SHEDD & BEO, ot 432 OTH ST. N.W. COMMUTATION TICKETS y books 100 tickets, transferable, ety ‘audat the stores JON BE. ae CHRTIFICATER OF STOCK, |Rs- Ean B atatses tnene be ef Washington News and Gossip. Incea to Advertusemeonte, BUSINESS CHANCKS.., CITY ITEMS... COUNTRY BEAL ESTATE.. DEATHS... DENTISTR EDUCATIONAL. FAMILY SUPPLIES. FINANCIAL... FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stoxrs).. FOR RENT (Houses) FOR RENT (Miscectanxovs). FOR SALE (Hovsi FOR RENT (Orrices) FOR SALE (Lors). FOR SALE (Miscrutanzovs),, GENTLEMEN'S GOODs., ROTEL: HOUSEFURNISHINGS, LADIES’ GOODS LOCAL MENTION .. LOST AND FOUN EEE e BWEVEQH SAVE ASSVAKEODAIGTMSGABNHYSKYOUIDAIALSEBLAWVGAIND trie ttt Ey MARRIAGES.. MISCELLANEOU MONEY TO LOA! NOTARIES PUBLIC, OCHAN STEAMERS . POTOMAC RIVER BOATS PIANOS AND ORGANS PERSONAL. PRINTERS PROFESSIONAL RAILROADS.. SPECIAL NOTICES. WANTED (Hep) WANTED (Srrvartoxs) WANTED (MisomiiaNnous) WANTED (Rooms) HTT Ed The Star Out of Town. Tae Eventxe Star will be sent by mail to any address in the United States or Canada for such period as may be desired, at the rate of fifty cents per month. G2” But all such orders must be accompanied y the money, or the aper cannot be sent, as no accounts are kept with mail subscriptions. Goverxment Reczirts Topar.—Internal revenue, $588,439; customs, $831,514. Dismissep FroM Tuk PuBLic SErRvice.—There were idugee Bid employes of the government printing office discharged yesterday. Topay's Bonp Orrers aggregated $16,450, as follows: Coupon 48, $1,250, at 127; registered 4s, $7,500, $3,100, at 127; coupon 4'ya, $2,000, at 1053; registered 4344, $2,000, 600, at 1058. Tue Yertow Fever Cases at Key West.— Surgeon General Hamilton has received a report from Assistant Surgeon Porter at Key West that there are only two cases of yellow fever there—Wolff Abrams aud wife. Both are doing well. No fears are felt of the disease spreading. Pexsion Moxey Fravpv.entiy Ostarsep.— The commissioner of pensions has been ad- vied that judgment in assumpsit to the amount of $1,611 has been awarded the United States in the United States court at Boston, Mass., against Maria L. Currier, alias Blaisdell, for money fraudulently obtained from the | dead ment by her as pension on account of Henry Leman, deceased. Consvt Grxexat Lewis has arrived from Morocco with the remains of his wife,who died abroad, and has gone to Philadelphia. It will be remembered that his career at that place is being investigated at the State department ‘The charges made against him recently by M. Benezuli, a Tangier merchant, caused Mr. Blaine to send a cable dispatch to Lewis, peremptorily ordering him to Washington, and he is expected to report here at once. Tue Connent Issux or Tee Werxtr Stan, published today, is an exceptionally interesting number, condensing compactiy into eight pages all the foreign, domestic and local news of im- portance of the past week. Itis an admirable number for Washingtonians to send to their. out-of-the-city triends, As a general news and family journal Taz Wrexiy Srar is not sur- passed, and the Jow rate of €1 year places it within reach of all A handsome pocket dic- tionary is given to each annual subscriber. send for samples and circulars, which will be sent free and post paid upon application, Nor Texperep THE Coxsutsuir.—Gen. A. B, Campbell of Kansas, who has been prominently mentioned as a candidate for the pension com- musionership, is in the city. Gen, Campbell has not been tendered the office of consul at Melbourne, Australia, as stated in a dispatch from Topeka. Gen. Campbell said to a Star reporter today thut he did not know how such a report had got currency, as it had no founda- tion whatever. Apmtrat Porter left Jamestown this morn- ing for Washington, He was in improved health and well able to stand the journey, Navat Orpers.—Paymaster H. T. B. Harris has been ordered to duty on the Boston, Octo- ber 31. Lieut. John Quinby has been detached from the training ship Jamestown and placed on waiting orders. Ensign Charles P. Eaton has been transferred from the receiving ship New Hampshire to the receiving ship Minne- sota. Ensign Hurry George nas been trans- ferred from the Michigan to the Sie shi) New Hampehire. Paymaster Daniel A. Smith will be detached from the Boston on the 3ist and placed on waiting orders, Army Oapers.—Maj. James Gilliss, quarter- master’s department, has been ordered to visit the posts in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Texas, Louisiana and Georgia, Capt. Gaines Lawson, twenty-fifth infantry, has been ordered to report to Gov. Oglesby of Illinois for duty for one year in connection with the national guard of that state. Capt. Francis M, Gibson, seventh cay- alry, will releave First Lieut. Simon C. Vedder, in charge of the recruiting station, Washington; Lieut. Vedder to join his command. Capt, Sumner N. Lincoln, tenth infantry, will be re- lieved at once from duty at Columbus barracks by the superintendent of the recruiting service. aud rejoin his regiment. Sick leave granted to Maj. Leonard Y. Loring has been extended two months, Personats.—The Senate committee on Pa- cific railroads consisting of Senators Frye, Dawes, Platt, Davis, Morgan, Turpie and Hearst, arrived in San Francisco on a@ special train last night.——Secretary Noble went to Hagerstown, Md., last evening, and is in at- tendance at the county tair today.——Senator Edmunds visited the Brooklynnavy yard yester- day.—Judge Cooley of the interstate com- merce commission is at his home in Aun Arbor, Mich., having gone home to recuperate his health.——Gen. Schofield, gs Byron Wilson of the navy, and ex-Senator Miller are re; tered in New York.——Dwight L Partello, consul of the United States of America to Dus seldorf, sat the Riggs, beet arrived on steamer Noordiand to visit his old home here Palmer of New York, C. F. Moses and wife of Augusta, Ga.; and Mra, W. B. Moses of Wash- ington, D.C. are at the Normandie.——W. H. Whittemore and wife of Rahway, N.J.; Jno. B. ‘Mylor and Miss M. B. Taylor of Philadelphia are at the Hotel Johnson.——J. Turner of New York, J. Lockwood of Kentucky, C. Casey of Philadelphia, and J, C, Davis of Boston are at Willard’s,—Gen, P, St. George Cook, U.8.A., G. Lang of Boston, W. Evans of ge ed City, G. Belden of New York, and E. C. Wright of New Jersey are at the Ebbitt.——C. Williams of Philadelphia, M. Brooks of Hamburg, and C. Morton of land are at the Riggs.—J. Crosby of Boston, J. Mallery of Brooks of England, are at WASHINGTON, D C.. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1889. GEN. BUSSEY TALKS. His Comments on the Published Inter- view With Corporal Tanner. The attention of Gen. Bussey, the assistant secretary of the interior, was called today by a Star reporter to the statement in a published interview with Corporal Tanner (printed else- where), in which interview the corporal inti- mates that Gen. Bussey’s decisions are written by @ member of the board of pension appeals. Gen. Bussey remarked that it was hardly neces- sary to make such a statement, as any one familiar with the business of a public office would know that the head of the office could not do all the work himself. “While it is true,” he added, “that my deci- sions are written by others, yet they are pre- pared in accordance with my instructions and after consultation with me. Icould not pre- tend to do the work of writing out these deci- sions, but I can and do examine the cases, and upon the facts set forth and in accordance with the law I reach a conclusion which is set forth in the decision. Asto Mr. Tanner not being n reversing his $4 order in the pension office files, I have only tosay that this order formed a portion of an opinion in a case, and as it was not elaborated us fully as I de- sired, I withdrew it and substituted another decision, which set forth at length my views relative to the order, and gave the reasons for rescinding it. I made this decision the regular course of business, and uot especially —— I wished to reverse any action of Mr. ‘Tanner.” OF INTEREST TO SETTLERS. A Question Regarding the Status of Union Pacific Lands. The new commissioner of the general land office, Judge Groff, has been called upon to pass upon a question of considerable moment to settlers along the Northern Pacific railroad. Portions of this road were not completed within the time prescribed by the law granting the land to the company. In consequence of the failure of the company to comply with the law their lista of selections of land opposite to such portions of the road have not been approved by the land office. The company is unable to give title, and until the lands are declared | forfeited the government can give no title. Bills have been introduced in Congress to fo! feit these lands, but they have never become laws. It has been considered by the land office that this matter is pending in Congress and, therefore, no steps can be taken. The attor- ney of the company, however, recently asked Commissioner Groff to have the company’s lists of selections approved as speedily as possi- ble, Judge Groff, however, after a careful ex- amination of the matter, refused to comply with this request, and states that he does not wish to change the send of the land office in this respect. This ion will causo the set- tlement of the entire question to be deferred until Congress takes some action. White House Callers Today. The President's first visitors this morning were Senators Cameron and Quay, who came by appointment to discuss certain proposed changes in Pennsylvania offices, Attorney General Miller was the next caller, and he was followed soon after by Secretary Proctor, Vice President Morton, Surgeon General Moore, Representative Taylor of Tennessee and Dis- trict Commissioner Douglass, with the officers of the boys’ and girls’ aid society, now assem- bled in this city. Later in the day Mr. N. 8. Grant, son of ex-President Grant, called and paid his respects to the President. Work of the Secret Service Division. Chief Bell of the secret service division of the Treasury department states in his annual report that there were 437 arrests last year made by agents of the government, both officers of this division and local officers, Of these persons arrested 81 were charged with having and passing counterfeit coin and 97 for passing coin. There were 8 persons convicted and sentenced, 60 pleaded guilty, 68 were dis- charged by the United States Commissioners, 47 are awaiting action by grand juries, and 44 were acquitted. The courts imposed fines ag- gregating $14,848. Of those arrested 38 had been previously arrested for similar offenses, Of the total number—437—there were 206 of American nationality and 106 of foreign . Of the jatter class 76 were Italians. Fac sim- iles of U. 8. securities to the face value of €477,031.61 were captured, of which $28,600 were imitations of coins.. There were 13 plates, 12 dies and 85¢ moulds captured. Since the early part of the civil war there have been counterfeited 31 United States Treasury notes, 4 bonds, 2 coupons, 4 compound interest notes, 11 silver certificates and 110 national bank notes. Of the 162 plates used in printing these counterfeits, 124 were captured, 35 not captured and 3 were d-stroyed. Of the plates captured there were 81 of steel, 4 of German silver, 1 of brass, 1 of copper, 5 were electro- types and 2 were lithographs. There were made 11 plates for printing counterfeit internal revenue stamps, of which 9 were captured. Crew of the Fleet of New War Ships. Rear Admiral Walker expects to sail with his squadron of new ships from New York about November 1, He will proceed first to Lisbon and will then probably go to Fayal. It is his intention to keep the squadron together, in or- der that series of naval manoeuvers can be ac- complished. The admiral expects that the trip across to Spain will take about two weeks. He will run the squadron under both steum an sail ull the way over, and will keep the crews drilling most of the time. He has filied the berths of the new squadron with some of the very best talent in the navy, so that the show- ing to be made by this, the first first-class naval fleet that has ever sailed trom the will undoubtedly do much toward the ele’ of the foreign idea of American naval power and seamanship. The squadron will probably not remain very long in European waters, as it is expected that the new vessels will keep on around the world, visiting most of the principal naval ports, The Reduced Water Pressure. Considerable complaint is made in regard to the reduced water pressure on the higher ievels of the city. The cause lies in the fact that in making the connections for the new 48-inch main at the reservoir it has been found neces- sary to draw the water from the compartment of the reservoir which lics nearest the city. The supply now reaching the city comes around the reservoir and the usual head can not be maintained. The reduction of pressure will continue several wecks, cist coed There is No Such Offictal. There is a man traveling around the country under the name of Dr. R. W. Carter,who claims to be medical inspector of the Washington fire department, Yesterday Chief Parris received two telegrams from Hartford, Conn., desiring information regarding the doctor. As no such tan is in the employ of the Washington fire department, Chief Parris telegraphed pack to that effect, ee Gen. Ciarxson, the first assistant postmaster general, has been overwhelmed with callers since his return to this city. His room is crowded all day long with men waiting to get a werd with A br sapere myer empeemees He spent nearly e whole of today in listening to what a eo number of callers had to say. He manages, spite of these demands upon his time, to attend the current business of the department and TWO CENTS. Telegrams to The Star. THE NET TIGHTENS Closing In on the Cronin Plot- ters. GENERAL HARTRANFT DEAD. Bulgarian Independence Probably Agreed On. HENRY VILLARD ON TOP. —o—_—_. A Small Pox Epidemic. BULGARIA INDEPENDENT. England Invents Smokeless Powder— Boulanger Wants a New Trial. ENGLAND'S NEW SMOKELESS POWDER. Loxpox, Oct. 17.—Experiments which the British government have been making for the past two weeks with Lord Armstrong’s new explosive. “Cordite,” have sofar proved highly satisfactory and well informed military men already say it is the explosive of the future for small arms as well as artillery. It is absolutely smokeless, which can not said of the so- called “smokeless powder” just introduced by Germany, and the deadly fumes which rise from the latter are absent in the cordite. WHAT THE BULGARIAN LOAN MEANS. The announcement that German and Austrian bankers have made a loan to Bulgaria which that government had vainly tried to make for over a year is news of first political importance. ‘The same bankers repeatedly refused to make theloan on the advice of Bismarck himself. Now the money is ready within twenty-four hours after Prince Bismarck’s conference on the subject of Bulgaria with the czar. This is proof that a distinct understanding was reached which assured the permanency of Prince Ferdinand’s rule over his little princi- pality, MORE §AMOAN TROUBLF. Benxty, Oct. 17.—The North German Gazette says that it is not unlikely that Germany will refuse to recognize Mataafa as king of Samoa, and that itmust be assumed that the other powers, parties to the Samoan treaty, have sumilarly expressed themselves, because at the conference recently held at Berlin all the representatives agreed that Malietoa should be FERDINAND AFRAID OF AN ASSASSIN. Pants, Oct. 17.—The Matin says that Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who is now in Pari fearing that attempts will be made upon his life during his tour of Europe, is taking every precaution to preserve his incognito. The prince is guarded by both French and Bulgs- rian detectives, BOULANGER TO DEMAND A NEW TRIAL. The address of the national committee taken to General Boulanger by M. Naquet assures the general of the fidelity of the party to his cause and of their confidence in his ultimate success, It isstated that General Boulanger will go from Jersey to Brussels or Geneva and suddenly en- ter France and demand a new trial, This step will be taken when the committee consider it opportune. ‘The weekly statement of the bank of France shows a decrease of 5,125,000 francs gold and 3,950,000 francs silver. FRANCE AND RUSSIA. Sr. Pererspura, Oct. 17.—The Russian gov- ernment has agreed to the creation of a French vice-consulship at Baku, Russia. THE CZARINA AT DANTZIC, Daxtzic, Oct. 17.—The Russian imperial yacht Derjava, with the czarina on board, ar- rived today at Neufabrwasser, the port of this city. A SPIRITED QUEEN. Berorape, Oct. 17.—Ex-Queen Natalie was informed yesterday on behalf of the regency and government that unless she accepts the conditions proposed she will be debarred from ene her son again. She declared that she would never accept the conditions. WHAT ABOUT WASHINGTON? Parts, Oct. 17.—L'Temps, reviewing the finances of the exposition says that before its close the number of visitors will reach 26,000,- 000. Referring to the proposed world’s fair in America in 1892. the Temps says Chicago seems likely to secure it. Commenting on the availa- bility of Chicago as compared with New York the Temps says: “We wonder how many of the Chicagoans who crossed the ocean to visit the exposition in the first city of France woald have taken the same trouble if the show had been held in Lyons, our second city in im- portauce.” ROYAL PRESENTS. CoxsTaNTINoPLE, Oct. 17.—The sultan will Present to the German emperor, on the occa- sion of his visit here, a sword with hilt and sheath covered with brilliants, and to the empress a diadem with a center stone weighing fifty carats. ———— A Black Man Outraged in Ohio. Murray City, Oct. 17.—Residents of this place Tuesday night burned to the ground the house of George Washington, a colored man. He lost everything. The excuse given for the ounage is that no biacks are wanted in the place. oe Quick Work. Bramixcuam, Ata, Oct. 17.—James Hickey was arrested on some minor charge in lower Chilton county yesterday. His captors subse- quently found that he was concerned in some brutal murders near Montevallo some weeks ago. In tact he confessed, and then he was swung to a limb and shot, The Gas Light Convention. Bartimore, Mp., Oct. 17.—The American Gas Light association continued its work to- day, Discussion was resumed on the paper read yesterday by John Young on “Some thoughts on fuel gas induced from experience in distributing natural gas.” W. H. Pearson read a paper on the ‘Conduct of the electric light business in connection with the gas in- dustry.” —___ . That International Billiard Match. Cuicaco, Oct. 17.—Regurding the report from New York that an _ international billiard match is being projected for this winter to include Schaefer, Slosson, Sexton, Daly, Vignaux, Garnier, Bean and Pilot, Jake Schaefer says he has not been asked to par- ticipate. He could not do so anyhow as he is under contract to play a match in January. He did not think an international match would be arranged, —— If She’s Pretty, She’s All Right. Vicronta, B.C., Oct. 17.—A big real estate sensation is developing in this city. Fift; yeurs ago,when the gold excitement was bring- ing thousands here, Douglas McTavish came to seek his fortune, He settled in Victoria and IT IS GETTING WARM. The Cronin Jury Plot Going all to Pieces. Crrca@o, Oct. 17.—The arrest of Alexander Sullivan is expected hourly. The News today says: Scarcity of cash prob- ably prevented the “finding” of the Cronin jury two weeks ago. Bailiff Hanks swore before the grand jury that the negotiations with Gra- ham began in August. Hanks moved slowly because the money was slow in coming. He saw Grabam after concerning the method of procuring @ juror. After plans had been agreed on, Hanks wanted to know what assur- ance he had that money would be forthcoming, and was informed by Graham that a certain “triangler” would furnish it. Hanks finally went to work, but was not successful. Graham became impatient and urged him to do some- thing, saying that not one of the cight men chosen could be depended on by the defense. Asan explanation why money was not more plentiful, Grabam told Hanks that “‘the fellow at the Chicago opera house” was having a hard time to pay the lawyers. In this connection Grabam said that Alexander Sullivan had raised 28,000 for tho defense, but he had been compelled to give it all to Attorney Forrest, who was clamoring for money. Another big sum of money was coming in soon, Graham said, and Hanks was given to understand that he could rely on getting some of it. - This $8,000 that is claimed to have gone to Mr. Forrest is said to have been the canse of the breach that has been apparent between Mr. Foster, Begzs’ lawyer, and his associates for some time. Foster charged that Beggs was being left out of consideration, nothing was being done for him, and his lawyer was not getting any of the money raised by the “Tri- anglers.” He protested that Mr. Forrest should not have all the money, and in behalf | of Beggs demanded a portion of the €8,000. Being lett out in the cold, Mr. Foster has been using his peremptory challenges, which are worth more than money now, for Mr. Beggs’ sole and exclusive benefit, Not a dollar was paid the jury bribers; at any rate Hanks got nothing except promises.” SULLIVAN INVOLVED. Tom Kavanaugh, the jury briber, who is out on bail, visited the office of Alexander Sullivan and was closeted with that gentleman a con- siderable time. “I have nothing to say,” said Sullivan to a Times reporter last night, *‘save that Mr. Kava- nangh was at my office. Our firm has been for a long time his iegal adviser, and he was to seo us on legal business. If there is anything sus- picious in that you e the fact. He certainly Was at our office this afternoon,” On no other hase of the case would Mr. Sullivan express imaelf, Sullivan was seated at his desk dictating a letter to his private secretary when the omicers came for the latter. Sullivan and his partner visited Longenecker’s oftice and demanded to see Stoltenberg during his retention last even- ing. but were refused admission. Detectives shadow Kaeanaugh and Sullivan constantly. - ANOTHER LINK. A report was current vesterday afternoon that the operator at the Grand Pacific hotel had identified Stoltenberg as the one who filed the telegram signed “J.G.” to “J. Hough, Bar- rister, Winnipe; instructing him to furumsh food to Burk and caution him against Collins. It is unfortunate for Graham that his initials are J.G., and unfortunate for Stoltenberg that he answers the description of the man who filed tho telegram. The prolonged absence of J. 8. Trude, with whom Graham has been connected for ten years, is the source of many rumors. His arrest ig among the probabilities and will create a sensation. His brother, Geo. Trude, says that he is in South Dakota. ‘After Stoltenberg had been e: J. McArdle, also a clerk in Wins was arrested, Greater excitement prevails around the court house than ever before since the Cronin mined, Henry jes & Sullivan's, trial began. The first witness summoned be- fore the grand jury was Stoltenberg. He told the story he gave State's Attorney Longenecker last night and what caused so great a sensation in the circles of the prosecution When he came out he was seen by a reporter and asked if it were true that he had gone betore the grand jury willingly to tell all he knew. “Not by a long shot,” he replied. “What did you tell them about Alexander Sullivan?” “Can't say a word about that, Can you tell me where Mr. Windes is, I want to see him at ounce,” and the young man rushed off. Itis evident that something big is developing. One of the assistant state's attorneys said this morning: “Something mighty important may occur before tonight and when it does happen it will astonish the people of this ci State's Attorney Lougenecker and Luther Latlin Mills were Conspicuous by their absence when the court in which the alleged Cronin murderers are on trial was opened this murn- ing and Mr. Hynes represented the state. ‘Lhe Jrijune this morniug says ex-Senior Guardian John F. Beggs has weakened. He has threatened that unless certain conditions are complied with a fall and complete state- ment of his knowledge of the plot which ended in the murder of Dr. Cronin will be placed in the hands of the state's attorney, epee A DEADLY QUARANTINE. An Entire Island Population Prey to Small Pox. Sanpvskr. Ouro, Oct. 17.—About three weeks ago Dr. E. T. Schneider of Pelee island was taken ill with a disease which proved to be small pox. Before the nature of the disease became known over 200 people, including 60 school children, were exposed toit. Yesterday word came froth Pelee that there are nearly 100 cases of the disease on the island. Inhubi- tants of the place who have not yet contracted the disease are panic stricken. The Canadian government has established quarantine against the island, and all neighboring American ports antined will be closed against it to- day, thus shutting the stricken people out from ali communication with the outer world. QUARANTINE DECLARED. Coivuses, Oct. 17.—The state board of health has issued an order closing all ports along the shores of Lake Erie against Pelee Island on account of the small pox epidemic there. The island has about 1,000 popuiation, every one of whom wili doubtless contract the disease, All avenues of escape from the place have been closed by the American and Canadian authori- Bay, North Bass, Middle Bass, Keliys, and others, have quarantined against Pelee which has become a vast isolated pest house. os Pacific Coast Defenses. San Francisco, Oct. 17.—With a view to as- sist legislation in the matter of defenses for the Pacific coast, Gen. Miles, commanding the mt of the Pavitic, some time ago re- quested the Pacific coast congressional delega- tion to meet him and discusg the questions bearing on this greg All _ Bove yo of the gation in city met terday and the subject was discussed at length, Gen. Miles, in closing an exhaustive review of the defenses of the coust, states that an appro- priation of $40,000,000 could be advantageously ties, All Lake Erie Islands, including Put-in- | closed GEN. HARTRANFT Is DEAD. A Brave and Honest Man Gone to His Final Reward. Parcaperrmta, Oct. 17.—Ex-Governor Joha Felartranft, who has been ill with pneumonia, complicated by uremia, for the past two weeks, died at bis home in Norristown, Montgomery county, Pa., December 16, 1880; educated of Union college, and admitted to the bar in 1858 Being « colonel of militia when President Lin- is regiment to Gov. Curtin and in three days it was equipped for duty. In the battle of Bull Run © served on Gen. W. B Franklin's staf. in July, 1861, he the fifty - first Participated in the battles of Roanoke Island, Newbern, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksbut enickebuce, Jackson, Knox- ie. . 8 vania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and ax gn ta, For his gallantry he was made yea eral May, 1864, and major general in —— 1865. He was twice made avditor general Pennsylvania, and elected governor in 1872 and re-elected in "75, He then became a presi- dential — before ero answer — vention. © was appointed postmaster | Phuadelphia in 1879, and collector of the port | in 1830. He bas since been major general ef the state national guard DETROIT’S GOOD SENSE: The Pan-Americans Are Not Overfe@ There and Go Off Happy. Dernort, Mica., Oct. 17.—The Pan-American excursionists arrived in Detroit at 7 o'clock this morning. The run from Cleveland was un- eventful and a good night's rest was enjoyed by all on board the train. The program of enter- | tainment had been changed by the citizens ef Detroit at the request of the delegates, who were completely tired out with banquets and receptions. So instead of following the itiner- ary the members of the were taken im carriages tothe water front, where several yachts were boarded and the delegates treated | toasai) on Lake St. Clair. Returning to the pier, carriages were taken to the residence of Senator McMillan, where lunch was served. After a short stay here the train was re-entere@ and at 3 o'clock the excursionists were on their way to Ann Arbor, highly pleased with Detroit reception. id inane, VILLARD VICTOR. He Sweeps Into Power Without ~ Shadow of Opposition, New Yorx, Oct. 17.—At a special meeting today of the Northern Pacific preferred stock holders more than the requisite three-quarters majority was voted in favor of the consolidated mortgage, or Villard plan, as it is called, which is the issue of 160,000 new 5 per cent bonds, payable 100 years hence, Johuston Livingston offered the following resolution, which received Mr. Villard’s vote, to everybody's surprise: Resolved, That the holders of the preferred stock represented here suggest to the incom- ing board of directors to take into considera- tion the distribution of the whole amount due tothe preterred stockholders as soon as the company should be in a proper position to do so. Nota negative vote was received. The meeting adjourned to meet next Monday. The meeting resulted in « complete vic for Henry Villard. Robert Harris is retii from the directory and so are Brayton Ives, John U. Brookman, Frederick Harris and John C. Bullitt. The new members are Geo. A. Morri- son, James B, Haggin, Cc. H. Leland, Charles C, Beaman and Koswell C. Rolston. Henry a cast over half the stock for the new Russell Harrison’s Stock Brought Good Prices. Herena, Mowr., Oct. 17.—At the sheriffs sale yesterday of the North Montana cattle company the cattle and horses brought $172,000, ‘This is the largest sale ever made under simi- lar conditions in Montana, One hundred and twenty car loads will be shipped from Fort aren this week for the St. Paul and Chicage markets, —+—_. All Essentials of a Lynching But One. Kansas Ciry, Mo., Oct. 17.-W. H. Hilde brand was arrested last evening for attempting to assault Miss Polly Zellope. The officers eluded a lyncbi prisoner to Liberty, cay ceo whe cae ee bur Hildebrand was taken from the jail bidden. If found a lynching is sure to follow, ——————— A Village Holocaust. Vinersia, Inx., Oct. 17.—The biggest fire ever known in this place started last night in& livery stable, Petefisch, Skiles & Co.'s bank, Hexter & co-operative,association, two stures, W. J. Watkins’ livery’ stable, the post office and several other frame buildings are gone. There is no fire department here, Tampa is in Luck. Binmtvomam, Axa., Oct. 17.—The Richmond Terminal, Georgia Central, East Tennessee, Louisville and Nashville, Southern Pacific, and other southern roads and the Plant system of roads aud steamships have united to make Tampu, Fla, the shipping point for all freight bandied on those lines, «large of which now goes by New York an: fect New steamship lines to Mobile and New Orleans are @ part of the scheme, ——— Who are They? New Yorx, Oct. 17.—Two well-dressed gem tlemen called at police headquarters at 1o'clocks this moruing and reported the disappearance of their two danghters. They said the young ladies started out together to visit a professor of music on z3d street, but could be traced no further. The police will not reveal the names of the parties concerned and there seems to be considerable mystery about the case, faces ter~snechn A Big Dam Gone. Osaxosn, Wis.. Oct. 17,—Berlin dam, on Fox river, went out on Monday might. This is ale most unprecedented. The water in the river has been remarkably low during the past few weeks, and lately at the lowest mark ever kuown. it is thought that the san and wind opened crevices, through which the water got started and carried the structure away. This will seriously impede navigation on the upper Fox, ee An Important Decision. Spainorie.p, Int, Oct. 17.—Judge Allen hag | filed in the Cuited States district court here am important decision in the litigation pending for two years, in which the Mobile and Ohio raile road company as lessees of the St. Louis and Cairo attempted to obtain a right of way dowa to the wens of the Ohio river at ee for the transfer of passengers and freights by boats their lanes on the Kentuck; wae The contest was on the consitutionality water oratt net ot 1877, nos substantually depriving reilroad the power to condemn Jand for right of any ferry privilege upon any na bordering ov this state. The ies pw it ceases be unconstita: No Conductor, No Fare. Curcaco, Oct. 17.—A dispatch from Indianap- olis says: As a means of forcing the street raile way company to continue in its employ over @ to slit hundred conductors who were discharged a few days ago, when, on of the cars were into use, the labor union has to the of the Z H & i of is