Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1891, Page 6

CITY AND DISTRICT. @® The local circulation of Tae Evexrxa Bran is not only the largest and fullest, but it is also the nest, since the paper goes not alone | into the hands of the people of the District of Columbia as a body, but regularly into their homes,—into the families of all classes, and into those of the money-spending as well as the | money-earning portion of the community. An | advertisement in its columns therefore reaches the eye of everybody worth reaching. GOLD IN THE ‘Testimeny as to the Precious Metal Found on Mra. Trucsdell’s Tract. PARK LAND. WHAT MINING EXPERTS SAY AS TO THE INDICA~ ‘TIONS AND WHAT THEY VALUE THE PROPERTY YOR MINING PURPOSES—THUE STONE ON THE SHOEMAKER TRACT. ‘The Rock Creek Park commission (Messrs. Norris, Seufferle and Bugchell) continued the | hearing of testimony on the part of the owners | a6 to the value of the property yesterday after- | Boon. | After recess Mr. Perry presented a list of trees and vines on Lewis Crutchtield’s place. ORE ON MES. TRUESDELL'S PROPERTY. Dr. E. J. Godfrey was called as to the value ef the ore on Mrs. Truesiell’s property and testified he resided at Fredericksburg, Va., was | engaged in mining, having had experiencein the Black Hills, Dakota,California and other places, | ‘end had examined the Truesdell tract as to the quartz vein. It was six tocight feet wideand he | saw cropping 1,000 feet distant. It was simi- lar to that he had found in Virginia, but he could not say how valuable it was to the ton. | If he owned it be would place the value at | 090. E ‘Mr. Perry said that the Equity Court on May 29 made an order giving Mrs. Truesdell au- thority to examine this vein and provided for the government having a representative present et the examination, but from that time to this he bad heard nothing more and supposed the motion had been abandoned. ; Mr. Godfrey on cross-examination said that in the absence of an assay he could not swear to gold being in the rock. ‘MR. EUDBLESON'S MINING EXPERIENCE. Harry W. Huddleson testified that his mining experience was in Bethesda district, on his father's farm, where be was born, and he had taken out several thousand dellars' worth of hd ic. Coleman said that he did not wish to act ter unfairly; that he had been led to at when the examination was made the government had a representative present. As be had been misinformed, he suggested that it was not too late now and they have a new ex- "Mir. Perry agreed to this. r. Perr; 0 Mr. Huddleson said that if the land was his he would want from $15,000 to €25,000 for it. He could not swear that there was gold in the quartz, but would swear that the indications were good. VALUE OF THE MINERAL RIGHT. Mr. Chas. F. Overholt testified that he had had experience in mining in the west, Mexico and Central America, and had worked on Mrs. Truesdell’s place. It would cost thousands to make an, examination as to what, extent the gold-bearing quartz exis! le wor! Sa poorer prospects with good results, and if this was his property he would not take less than 615,000 for the mineral right. "It could be worked very cheaply. The general average of the Maryland mines is 7 per ton, aud the | mines run in the same formation and of the same eharacter of quartz as the ‘Truesdell | Property. ‘There were mines in Virginia suc- eessfally worked—two near Fredericksburg. | | On crose-examination witness said he could swear that there was gold there, for he bad | crushed the quartz and panned some out. Mr. ll testified to sending some of the rock to Prof Biggs at Hartford, Conn., for as- say. FOUND GooD INDICATIONS OF GOLD. H.C. Roropaugh of Deadwood testified that of the formation which carries gold in this sec- tion. ‘The twas one he would like to take hold of and develop. In Stafford county, Va, they were working a mine where the pros- Pitt Mee net much better. He would not take than $12,000 for the prospect. On cross-examination witness said on the he would pay €12,000 that there might be Little or nothing or $1,000,000. As to ton would pay witness said had # mine in South Carolina ‘which paid him €2 per ton. and the Senator said it was one of his best investments. Redirect—The creek was right there, and it de easily worked. Coleman, as he told the witness to step remarked: “The government will want ‘of this gold to pay the rest of the owners.” THE PLACE WELL WOODED. Mr. Saul testified to the Truesdell place be- ing well wooded. Mr. T.’s property compared | with the parts which were well wooded and those portions which had not been denuded of the growth were worth double that cleared for Kk purposes. M On crose-examination by Mr. Perry Mr. Saal said that hard-wood trees were difficult to move suc-essfully. In 1851 and 1952 he was associated with the late A.J. Downing in improving the Smithsonian and Lafayette Square and they moved twenty-five or thirty trees of six inches diameter very successfully. Mra. Jane Dixon, colored, testified that her property was worth 1,000 as it stood. On be- ing questioned by the commissiou she said her house was worth $300 and stable and corn house 2600. On being asked what she wanted for her land—her quarter acte—witness hesitated a Moment and said $800. “What do you think of that? I gin't giving you the value now, for you sce Lam poor, a widow and that's all I got. Where can I get a piece of ground of that size for the same price? I might in Virginia. I am getting old now and can t waik like I once dud. have chickens, with a garden and vegetables, and between these and picking appics aud other fruit I get along. WORTH & DOZEN LawxERs. Mr. Perry—That will do; you are worth dozen lawyers. Mr. W. Stone Abert affirmed in evidence the decree of partition in the Thomas Blagden estate. He also offered deeds as to Dos Passos’ lands and Mr. Perry objected except as to showing title. He objected to the recital of | the consideration, £56,000, going in and asked that Mr. Don Passos prove what he paid for the land. C. F. Scott testified as to the McKeown parcel, the trees, amount of fencing, &c., and said when purchased it was thought the park would Fun near it. Dr. Wm. Tindall testified that the District ers, under authority of the act of | 1888, made rules in regard to the extension of streets, and that exceptions were authorized as Yo the streets conforming to the system of city streets and avenues wien the topography of , and the neighborhood | & section. The exten- | sion of Zid street on the line would require a amount of fi four railroads, and Tenleytown, Kock Creek. Brightwood and i4th street extension of the Washingtor aud Georgetown, were all in the northwest. Mr. J. T. Dyer was recalled as to parcels 75 and 77 (Pierce's mill and adjoining), and val. ‘Wed the ground at $2,000 to 22,500. ‘THE STOND SUPPLY OX THE sHorMaxKER TRact. Albert Gleason testitied that the stone on the Shoemaker tract was the best in the locality for | culverts and such work, foundations and for fronts. The supply is practically imexhar Able, there Deing sight pom teres, - Un cross-extmiuation Mr. Gleason said he fret used it on bis Connecticut avenue con- ‘tract, but it would not have paid him to use it 08 the city streets. It had been used for fronts on F between 17th and 18th streets. By Mr. Lam Bood ap) ce. B. Starkweather testified as to parcels and 77 that he would give $2,500 per acre, ‘the meadow laud was the prettiest part of the tract, well worth $2,000 per acre. praise Dr. Bausman Indorsed. A special from Rochester, Pa., says: “The Congregation of the Rev. J. H. Bausman met tonight, and by a vote of 87 to 12 refused to ac- | cept his resignation. The resignation was ten- dered by Mr. Bausman, who is traveling in Exrope, at the jaest of the board of elders, who ebjected to declarations of Mr. Bausman favorabie to the staud taken by Prof. of New York. The congregation, in indorsing Dr. practically uphold Prof. Briggs. (Cabinet Members at Rar Harbor. Mr. H. L. Slater of Webster, Mass., gave a inner to Secretary Tracy last night at the Mal-! Vern at Bar Harbor. Secretary Biaine called on Seeretary Tracy beard the Despatch yesterday morning, end witnessed of sailors bert—It worked well and made a | the races of boat | NEXT DOOR TO DEATH. Criminals Reprieved at the Last Moment and Tsken to Prison for Life. David Jacobs and Mrs. Mary Johnson, tho prisoners whom Gov. Tillman of South Caro- lina reprieved on the gallows last Friday just as the sheriff was about to hang them, bai their sentences commuted yesterday to life im- prisonment in the penitentiary. Last Friday they had taken their places on the death trap and the nooses had been ad- justed. The town was crowded with people. The culprits, while protesting their innocence, made all preparations for death, although they looked for a reprieve up to noon. At 1 o'clock they were led out to the gallows. They were calm and seemed to have nerved themselves for the ordeal. Without any unnecessary delay they were placed upon the trap, their arms and legs pinioned, and the ropes adjusted. They were then asked if they desired to make any statement. Jacobs replied that he had made his statement twice in court, that it was the only statement he had to make, and he didn’t care to repeat it. Mrs. Johnson said that @ told the truth all the timo and was not guilty; that people had “sworn on her” and ‘brought her where she was. The last prayer had been fintshed by their spiritual ad- vier, farewells had been said and Sheriff Doug- lass was about to step aside to pull the string when suddenly a strange man made his appe ance. He was Mr. Tompkins, the govern private secretary, who had been sent as a spe- cial messengor to bear the reprieve, which was ded to the sheriff, who read it. Up to this time almost no emotion had been shown by either prisoner. The woman's stol- idity now gave way and she became hysterical. Jacobs, although excited, did not yield to his feelings The crowd in the inclosure loudly murmured over the disappointment, but the two figures on the gallows uttered nota word. ‘The black caps were quickly the noses slipped from around their necks, the cords which bound their legs and arms cut loose, and the culprits were quietly taken back to their cells. David P. Johnson was fifty-seven years old and a turpentine farmer by occupation. Mary Johnson is between thirty and forty. About twelve years ago she married Simon Bedsales, who lived with her for six months, and left her on account of her intimacy with other men. She then became intimate with William H. Johnson, and after a few months allured him from his sick wife and_ six helpless children, and eloped with him to Darlingtor county. Her mother went to live with them and died suddenly. It was charged in the neighborhood that she was the victim cf fout play but no in- vestigation was held The helpless wife of Jonson eked out a miserable life for two years after her husband eloped and died broken- hearted. After this Johnson and Mary claimed to have been married and they moved to Sumter county. After living there for some time they concluded to come back, and in the spring of 189) John- son employed Jacobs to move his family back Jacobs took Mary Jobnson and thelittle daugh- ter, about two years old, in the wagon with him and left old Mrs. Johnson to walk. They traveled all night and the blandish- ments of Mary were so successfully plied on Jacobs that the imtimacy was begun on this trip which almost resulted in the death of both on the gallows, ‘The murder of Johnson by lowed, but was detected. On jury disagreed. ison soon fol- fie first trial the GEORGE Jo: His Entire Interest in the “Times” Remains in the Family. The will of the late George Jones was filed yesterday in New York for probate. The entire estate of Mr. Jones is kept in his family, and his forty-six shares of Times stock are placed in such a position that his son Gilbert, bis son- in-law, Henry L. Dyer, and his daughter, Mary Dyer, will have entire control of it. The widow, Sarah M. Jones, is to have the use of the house at 30 West 37th street, furni- ture and articles of virtu forlife,and an annuity of $15,000 and the horses, carriages, &c., abso- lutely. During the life of Mrs. Jones the re- mainder of the income of the estate outside of the $15,000 annuity is to be divided equally between’ Mr. Jones’ four children, Gilbert E. Jones, Mrs. Mary Dyer, Mra. Emma Trelaud and M Elizabeth Lowell. If the danghter Emma dies during tus trust her d-~hter, Josephine C. Wing. is to reecive an an. _ty of $5,000, the remainder of Emma's share to be divided be- tween her sisters and brothers. At the death of the widow all of the estate except the Times stock is to be converted into money and this divided into four equal parts. Gilbert and Mary each receive one-fourth of the money and eleven shares of stock abso- lutely. One-fourth of the money and eleven shares of the stock are to be held in trust for each of the other twe danghters, Emma and Elizabeth. Of the two remaining shares one is to be held in trust for each of Mr. Jones’ GEN. STEPHAN’S MARCH. Terrible Experience of Chilian Soldiers While Crossing the Cordillera. ‘The newspapers of southern Chili gives few details of the terrible experience of Gen. Stephan of the Balmacedan army and a hand- ful of his men in crossing the Cordillera after having been driven from Argentine territory and their small force twenty times dispersed by the Argentine authorities. Some time during Inst spring Gen. Stephan, with a troop composed of about 600 cavalry and between 100 and 200 infantry, was on his way from Copiapo with about fifty political prison- ers, residents of Copiapo, among whom were Don Manuel Antonio Mutta and Senor Vallejos. At Vallenar, eight leagues from San Antoni a revolt occurred among his troops, which Gen. Stephan was powerless to prevent. The prisoners were allowed to escape and all re- turned to Copiapo, while Gen. Stephan was obliged to flee for his life with @ faithful rew- nant of his cavalry. Tt waseaig at tho time that Gen. Stephan had made himself sq odious in the sight of his men by his cruelties that they had been wait- ing for some time for the propitious moment to mutiny. ‘The dispaten which told of this revolt closed with the following sentence: ‘The disheart- ened Stephan could escape with only sixty men toward the Argentine Republic. ‘The next tidings from Gen. Stephan were re- ceived at Santiago and announced that he had descended into Argentine territory through a ass in the Andes to avoid traveling through Eoatile Chilian territory. His small band at this time were all mcunted, having made the march without losses. BALMACEDA’S INSTRUCTIONS. President Balmaceda telegraphed to Gen. Stephan to proceed to Buenos Ayres and take ship for Chili, if that seemed preferable toan attempt to cross the Andes. The Argentine au- thorities, however. refused to permit this, de- caring that the presence of Chilian soldiers in the Argentine Republic was an invasion of neutral territory. ‘The Chilian ‘soldiers were orlored off the territory of th Argentine Kepublic by the nearest route. This necessitated the scaling of the Cordiller almort in midwinter (the month of June. ‘The Chilians were not permitted to proceed in one body, but were divided into squads of fifteen men each by the Argentine authorities. WITHOUT 3UIDES OR PROVISIONS. ‘The soldiers were disarmed and were clothed in the garb of peasants, and in this manner, without guides or provisions, they sought to cross the mountains, all the passes of which were now blocked by the winter snow storms. The depth of snowdrifts a¥ variou: ranged fren: 3 to 30 feet. As the men pro- ceeded in their desperate march, one after an- other the horses fonndered in the snow and were left buried there with all their trappings until the entire band wae pursuing its toilsome way on foot. The sufferings undergene were indescribable. ‘Men tramped half famished and with both their fect frozen Many times on the verge of de- spair, it required the u'n spirited Stephan to keep his men on the march ‘Thi us Kituation of the little band was fold by a terrifie blizzard which was encountered near the mountain tops. No such storm had been known for years. It ex- tended to Santiago, and was regarded as phi nomenal at that point, but raged at its fiercest in the mountains. Ashe neared the summit of the Cordillera Gen. Stephan dispatched a Norwegian guide on snowshoes to secure aid at the nearest available points in Chili, On the morning of June 12 the Norwegian reached Juncal, on the Chihan side. He reported the condition of Gen. Stephan’s men as most desperate. The governor of the Chilinn province of Los Andes ‘transmitted this intelligence to Pr dent Balmaceda, who ordered reinforcements to be sent to ‘the interior with provisions, blankets and everything necessary to rescue the struggling men. Guides and carriers were dispatched to assist thore soldiers whose feet had been frozen on the march or who were otherwise unable to cross the snow. Fifty rescuers made a determined but un- successful nttempt to reach the soldiers by way ot Ei Portillo. "Fifteen others set out for Calavera, but when they reached that point their provisions were exhausted, and there was hope of bringing more food from below on unt of the phenomenal fall of snow. number of the experienced mountaineers of the Andes, however, were more successful in reaching Calavera with a quantity of provi- sions and other supplies SAFE AT Last. Gen. Stephan, on June 19, accompanied by ten officers and ten soldiers, reached Las Cuevas, a station on the Chilian side, near the summit of the Uspaliata range. Here there neither shelter nor fire, but some provi- us were found. he soldiers proceeded on their march and at Inst reached a point in the descent of the Cordillera which pluced them practically out of ndehildren, George Jones, jr., and George Sones Dyer, ‘until they attain’ the age a twenty-five years, meantime to have the in- At Emmais death, Gilbert and Mary share the principal of her trust equally, and are di- rected to pay to her daughter, Josephine G. Wing. or other child or children if she be dead, 100,000. Gilbert and Mary also receive the principal of Elizabeth's trust st her death and ure directed to pay $100,000 to such persons as Elizabeth may designate by will or other pa- pers, to tuke effect after her death. Gilbert and the son-in-law, Henry L. Dyer, receive the full ower and authority to vote at elections of the Times Amociation upon all stocks held in trust by the executors. If Gilbert or Mary dies dur- ing the trust, their respective shares shall go to the children, if there are issue, and if nct, to the survivor of them. Gilbert, the son-in-law, Henry L. Dyer and Mr. Jones’ friend, Augusti ‘The will was ‘Smith, are nemed as executors. danger and insured their safe return to the Chilian capital. — WAR CLOUDS OVER CHINA, Foreign Powers May Back Their Demands With Armed Fleets, There is no disguising the fact that a most serious state of affairs political exists in China at the present moment, and the combined fleets of the powers may be called upou at any mo- ment to take effective action. The danger clouds have been seen on the horizon for months past; the smouldering fires caused by the agitation existing against foreigners and others among the populace have repeatedly | broken out into flame, but apparently without, until quite recently, revealing the strength of executed June 19 last. ———+ee ——____— WAS IT A MURDER? AMan Killed bya Train While His Com- panton Locks Idly On Centralia, Pa., is very much stirred up over developments in the case of Anthony Dough- erty, who met his death on the Lehigh Valley railroad at that place at 1 o'clock Saturday morning. Dougherty, it was claimed by some, was under the influence of liquor and lay down on the tracks to sleep, while evidence given at the coroner's inquest tends toshow that the man was foully dealt with. Lawrence Burns was in company with Dougherty all the even- ing, and the engineer claims that when be looked from his cab he noticed the one mag lymg on the track and the other standing close He gave all the necessary danger signals, but neither man moved. He al reversed the lever, but too late-to save the man’s life. When’ the train stopped he and the fireman alighted and questioned Burns as to who the man was. He gave his name as Dougherty, but offered no reason why he stood by and saw the man’s life crushed out when he could easily have drawn him off the track. ‘Te jury met, and, after hearing the evi- dence, fi to agree on @ verdict, many of, the jurymen claiming that the man’ was mur- dered, while others favor the accidental theory. Barns gave several contlicting stories in regard to the affair, and to make the evidence mor strong against him he has disappeared and bis whereabouts are unknown. ‘The last seen of him was when he bourded a train for Shamokin. — spo orginal TWINS FOR A DOLLAR An Unloving Mother Sells Her Babies for 50 Cents Apiece. A remarkable tale comes from Worth county, Georgia, of the heartlessness of a young mother on one hand and the kindness of » childiess couple on the other. For twelve years Rarse Alford has been hap- pily married. He and his wife live near Acree, where they set up cx @ small farm for them- | selves. As the union of this couple has never been blessed by issue, they have always felt a | loneliness that they could not describe on that ‘account. to lavish her attention, and to whose training she may devote her life. that a girl living near Isabella had given birth to twins, and that the young mother cared noth- ing for her offs em. ring, and wished to dispose of | Regotiation for the babies. A | made. The mother demanded 50 cents forthe children. The price was paid, and the mother marched off triumphant | her new charges ne follows: Minister of exterior relations, M. Archin; minister of public works, M. Joseph; minister of war, M. Montas; minister of public instruction, M. Apollon; minister of finance, M. Stewart; minister of the interior, M. Pierro from the war vessels ESE G. La @ tailor, was drowned Sunday | while bathing at Knoxville. the voleano which is threatening a most disas- trous outbreak. In Shanghai at present astate of great excite- ment prevails at tho still-increasing tension be- tween the Chinese government and the minis. ters of the foreign powers. From all appear- ances the former are obstinate in their refusal to redress the injury done to foreigners during the recent riots. Some people say that the goy- ernment dare not take this step demanded in common justice to the powers for fear of incur- ring a storm of popular disapproval. In any case there is no doubt as to the obstinacy of the refusal to right the wrongs inflicted upon the foreign residents of China. ‘On the other hand, there is also no reason to doubt that if the Chinese authori yield to the firm demads of the mi powers, concerted hostile action upon the part of the war vessels of the various nations repre- sented in these waters is imminent. ‘Too much damage has been done and too many outrages have been perpetrated upon the fore dents of China to pérmit of the representativi of the powers submitting any longer to be put off with vague statements, which in the main actually mean that China cannot or will not re- dress the wrongs done to peaceful residents of foreign tationality, and that China does not admit that the latter have been outrageously treated in their person@or in their possessions by Chineso mobs oveF which the authorities ‘ace to have no control. Such is the state of affairs. It is now known that the foreign ministers have been compelled to inform the Chinese government that a joint naval demonstration of an effective nature, which the French, American, British aud Get man squadrons will take part, will be ordere in the near future uniess speedy reparation is made for the injuries, outrages and abuses complained of by the ministers of the powers. —_——_——_ Swiss Celebration at Cincinnati. ‘The independence of Switzerland was cele- brated at Cincinnati yesterday afternoon by the 600 peorle who comprise the Swiss colony, assisted by those cf tho surrounding towns. At 1 o'clock there wasa vtreet parade, in which ‘over 200 of the national historical characters were represented by elaborately costumed men and maidens. A pleasing contrast was fur- nished by the display of the Swiss peasantry and farmer soldiers of the thirtcenth century tnd those of today. The festivitiew wend up t the Bellevue House appro) exer- Siose in rememibeanee cf the tisteday of the republic. wee ee ‘The Holy Coat of Treves. ‘The city of Treves is astir preparing for the exposure of the holy coat to public gaze and to receive the pilgrims. The vicar general of the diocese ounces that sufferers seeking relief by touching the coat must petition ‘he Suushep for special permission and Sccompany, the pe tition with a medical certificate dentibing character of the illness. -—___—_+0+ —_____ Lowering » Wheeling Record. V. 3. Kelley and John . Draper of the A. C. &.N. and Park Avenue wheelmen made last fall by A. W. W. Taxis of A. C, N. 8. and A. A. Zimmerman, N. Y. A. C., to thirteen minutes and ten soconds. The officials were Bunnell, P. A. W.; H. Crowther, P. A. W.; Oy eeinthae a Citak G. Lowell, Pat B lab; J. B. Fontaine: Columbus Cycle Club. points | st persuasions of the | William Robinson Cuts His Wife's Throat From Jealousy. On the Fourth of July just past William Rob- inson, aged twenty-five, and Rosa Ann John- son, aged twenty-seven, both colored, were married at Fishing creek, on Upper Hooper's Island, Dorchester county. Md. On Saturday last the woman was found dead in the woods about one hundred yards from the little hut in which she lived. She was clad only in a chemise. In her throat was a horrible gash seven inches long, reaching from ear to ear, which severed the windpipe. It was evidently made with a razor. Beside her body was pocketbook, whose only contents was the marriago certificate issued from the circuit court on July 2, Arazor case also lay near. Her husband had fled. The discovery was made by John Barnes, colored, who lives ina house which stands only afew feet from the one in which Robinson lived. In fact, the two dwellings are almost one, as a plank extends from the door of the one to the other. On Friday night Barnes was disturbed by noise in Robinson's house and heard the woman say that she would not live Robin Later he heard a moan. This was after mid- night Friday. Early after daylight on Satur- day Barnes stepped across to Robinson's house to see what the matter was. Nobody was there excepta young child of Mrs. Robinson's, who could not throw any light on the situation, Shortly after Robinson retarned to his house and began dressing himself. Barnes asked him here Kose was, and be replied that abe hud left him. Barnes saw Rose's clothes lying on the floor and accused Robinson of killing her. This he denied, and in a few minntes lett the | house. Barnes then began a search and found the woman in the woods. Squire Henry Wood- land held an inquest and the jury gave a ver- dict that the woman was murdered by her ; husband. She was buried on Saturday even- | ing. Before her marriage to Robinson she lived with a man named Brisco, who is now serving | out a term in the penitentiary for robbery. | Robinson was seen on Saturday morning by Capt. Reeder near George Tyler's store. Ail Saturday and Sunday <lilgent search w made through the neizhborhood for him, but it was not until Mon: the lower end of Strai* district, whe 1 it is re- ported he took a canoe Saturday evening and set sail out on the Chesapenke. State's Attorney Pattison, who is now at the scene of the murder getting evidence in the case, has telegraphed te Salisbury, Cristield, and other points. notifying the authorities and describing the fugitive aw a mulatto, about tive feet eight inches tall, weight 200 pounds and age twenty-tive years. Sheriff Wheatley has gone to Hooper's Island to axsist in the eas Robinson went to Dorchester about a year ago from Gloucesier county, Va., and lust “sea- son worked on Capt. Wm. Ruark’s oyster boat. ‘Ihe colored men down there eay he had to leave Virginia on account of crime. He was a terror to the neighborhood, being of a sullen, lazy and malicious character. The citizens of the island talk of lynching the negro if he ix captured. ‘The cauve ae signed for the crime is thata letter was r jcelved on Friday by Kose from her former lover, Briscoe, and that this greatly incensed her husband, ayd a quarrel ensued. ee ee LOWER DUT: OPPOSED. Germany Will Not Repeal the Corn Laws— Cabinet Counei’, The Reichsanzeiger of Berlin last night an- nounced that at a cabinet councii held yester- day at the imperial home office it was decided that no necessity exists for a reduction of the duties on corn, but that, on the contrary, it was more neceseary than ever ty adhere to tl policy announced by Chancellor Yon Caprivi in the lower house of the Prussian diet on June 1 last. ‘Ihe chancelior then announced that the government had decided to maintain the corn dutics, saying that the existing tariff? must re- main until at least new treaty nogotiations with other nations were arranged. ‘This decision created much dissatisfaction at the time and led to a most acrimonious debate in the lower honse on June 11. Herr Rickert then mace a motion to the effect that the government should submit to the houxe the material or facts upon which the chancellor based his speech upon the corn duties. Von Cuprivi opposed Uns motion, saying that inquiries upon the duties referred to had been in progress since April that they had been confined to official q ters in order to avoid creating excitement, and that the government was convinced that there ‘as no distress existing from the duties then vied on grain. He then added that in conse- quence of the agitation aroused in regard io the matter the government subsequently con- sulted a number of private partics, and natur- ally could not submit these reports to_ the house. It was at this juncture that Herr Rickert made his sensational speech, in which oceurred the phrase that it would 'be found “necessary to recall the man who alone was able to direct the government,” and charged the government with endeavoring to “silence those who were defending the interests of the millions against the m:nority.” Se SHE HAD HE! REVENGE, A Woman Pours Holling MUk Over a Lodger’s Face. Louis Friedman, a twenty-ye has roomed at the house of V Kobatzky, No. 20 Hester street, New York. ‘The widow has a nineteen-year-old daughter, Esther, to whom Louis paid court, and the widow looked upon him as a secure son-in-law ix the near future. ‘To thoroughly understand the intentions of the youns man the widow questioned him and was “paralyzed” to hear that he had no idea at his age of marrying any- body. Furthermore he notified her that he would move from her premises today. Mrs. Kobatzky swore to be revenged. he determined to spol Louis’ good looks. To this end at daybreak yesterday morning she pur- chased two quarts of milk, boiled it, carried it to Friedman's room and poured it over the face, head and neck of the sleeping young wai Louis yelied in agony and saw the woman stand- ing by his bed. “he latter remarked: “Now I have spoiled your beauty, 0 that you cannot fool with other girls.” Almost crazed with pain Friedman out of bed and ran to the nearest physician's and had his injuries attended to. ‘The skin of the neck, face and part of the head had pecled off, leaving him a pitiable spectacle. Mrs. Kobatzky was arrested and was held in $1,000 bail. -old tailor, idow Annie jumped. New Steamship Line From Quebec. Earl and Counters Lathom arrived at Quebec on Sunday by steamship Mongolian from erpool and President Van Horn of the Canadian Pacific railway Ly the steamship Vancouver. President Van Horn declines to speak of the re- sult of the European mission, which is under- stood to be in the interest of a proposed new line of transatlantic steamships between Quebec and British ports. His refusal, is thought to lend force to the rumor that the Grand Trunk railway influence has sueceeded in killing the fast-steamer schome of the Canadian Pacitic, at least for the present. Mr. Van Horn states, however, that Quebec is now to be used by the Canadian Pacific as a port of shipment for C nadian grain to England, since the enormoue increase in the wheat crop of the Canadian northwest will much more than exhaust Mon- treal’s terminal facilities. Eievators will be built at once by Contractor Charlebois, who arrived at Quebec with Mr. Van Horn. He brings news that financial arrangements have Bobby Brosier Thrown From His Horse and His Skull Fractured. ‘An accident occurred in the last race at Gloucester yesterday afternoon that will prob- ably result i the death of little Jockey Bobby Erosier, and in whigh Jockeys Fitzsimmons and Clerico were badly injured. ‘The accident ocourred immediately after the horses had left the post, and was witnessed by the 6,000 people who were in attendance. The eleven horses had been at the post for nearly half an hour, and had made numerous bed starts, in all of which Maid of Richland, ridden by Jockey Brosier, was in the front. He was among the last whon Starter Pettingill dropped his flag, but when Moonstone set the pace he had urged his horso to third place, and was run- ning even with James A. Il, ridden by Jockey Dunn. ‘The horses had just passed the fourth farlong ole when suddenly the crowd saw the Maid of Richmond fall. The boy went high in the air. The crowd cried with ‘horror, but. they were spellbound when ‘they saw two other horses fall over the inanimate form of the little jockey. There was no interest manifested in the race which was being continued, but all eyes were centered on the boy. ‘The horses jumped up and cantered off, but not before one of them had tramped on the boy's head. Fitzsimmons, who rode Willinm Henry, recovered his feet, as Aid also Clerico, who rode Chickasaw. A crowd soon gathered and he was carried on & stretcher to the paddock and Dr. Tomlinson, the track physician, wassoon on the seene. The buck part of the cbild’s head had been crushed in and the wound being soon drersed he was seut to the Cooper Hospital in Camden, His condition is critical. The injused boy was brought from his home at Selina, Kan., by G. ©. Grey. his present loyer, who ‘stayed by his bedside at the Last night.” He is not yet fifteen years old, but is considered one of the brightest and best light-weizht jockeys on the track. Jockeys Clerice und Fitzsimmons, who were also thrown, were greatly shocked by the accident, but otherwise they were not injured. Joe Bergen, who rode the winner in the race, immediately. after the finish went to Judge Nelson and stated that Jockey Dunn, who was drunk, was the ause of the accident. He was called to the and suspended for thirty days. Here- after no more drunken jockeys will ride, as President Thompson has issued an order that they shall not be weighed in. ses eee DOWN ON BASE BALL, A Sersey Town's Severe Discriminations Against the Sport. The new ball tcam which is to represent New Brunswick in the New Jersey League, with the Plainfield Crescents, the Somerville West Ends, the Weatfields, the New Jersey Athletic Club and other nines, has announced its first game, and the members are prepared for a hard fight against the city ordinance which prohibits ball playing and kindred sports within 500 yards of any private residence except with the owner's consent. The ordinance which has prevented ball playing at New Brunswick thus far this yoar was passed last spring over the mayor's veto and after intense opposition by a bare majority of the common council. It was aimed at the new athletic grounds of Rutgers College, which were Rrgrented to the institution by City Treasurer Neilson and had beer fitted up at heavy ex- They were near the grounds of Mil- ice Malon Martin, one of the trustees yer's estate, and he bitterly ition there thorities various available securing control of the land given ¥. son. No ugreement could be reached and Mr. Martin then secured the passag» of the 500-yard limit ordinance, which would virtually prohibit ball playing in the city, as no grounds can be obtained which can be reached by street cars or otherwise where the enforcement of the law might not follow. ‘Ihe Rutgers people went ahead, however, finished their grounds and haye now, during vacation, rented them to the New Brunswick Club. ‘The latter will go to its first_ game pre- pared to submit to arrest and to give bail for Violating the ordinance, and in ease such action is taken the law will be immediately contested on the ground of its unconstitutionality. It is hoped, however, that an amicable arrangement may be mad with Mr. Martin and such a legal contest avoided, and friends of the gentleman are trying te ‘help the ball players do. this, John Harkins, formerly of the Brooklyn team, is the head of the New Brunswick Club, and among the players is Farrell, the old Providence and Washington player. —— NO RUSSIAN TREATY, An “Inspired Denial” Sent Out r&m St, Petersburg Admitting an Entente. The St. Petersburg agent of Reuter's Tele- gram Company has been furnished withan “in- spired denial” of the report that a secret treaty has been concluded between Russia and France. In this denial it is declared that neither Ad- miral Gervais nor any other French or Russian representative has signed or concluded ver- bully any convention between France and Russia. It is also asserted from the same source that ne conferences have been held on the subject and that the well-known rap- prochement between Russia and France does not date from the present time, but, it is added, it was oocasioned long ego by international cir- cumstances rather than by spontaneous desire cf the powers themselves and that it bas since continued to grow closer. The official deuiai also asserts that the visit of the Freach fleet to Gronstact hud the effect of ripening the entente to such point tha: it can be converted into an alliance should the conduct of the enemies of Frauce and Russia render a formal treaty necessary. But it is stated thy alliance has not yet been concluded, nor is itin preparation inf Paris or in St. Pet tereburg. Such proceedings, it is explained, would be suverftuous and might endanger the peace of Europe. In couclusion this inspired statement says that it depends eutirely upon the governments ang the people forming the drciband whether the friendly relations existing between Russia and France shall retain their present simple status or resolve into a stronger and more formal agreement. — THE “MONITOR” OF COMMERCE. Arrival of a “Whaleback” After Crossing the Atlantic. The American steamer Charles W. Wetmore, the first of the new type of steamers called the “twhaleback” to cross the Atlantic, has arrived at New York. Early in July she left Duluth, Minn., with 95,009 bushels of grain for Live pool. She successfally passed through the lakes and made the trip from Sydney, Capo Breton, to Liverpool in eleven day The “whaleback” left rpool without cargo on her return trip on July 29 and passed Holyhead on the following day. She arrived at quarantine late Thursday night, completing the trip from Liverpool in a little more than fourteen days. Leaving quarantine she went up to Williamsburg, where she will take on machinery for Tacoma, Wash. Capt. Hastings, who brought the Wetmore in, says that she behaved admirably. Much severe weather was encountered, tut the Wetmore took but little water and did little pitching. She averaged from ten to tweive knots an hour and was easily handled. ‘The Wetmore looks more like a barge than a been made in Brussels that insure the early completion of the great northwestern railway of Manitoba and the Montreal aud Ottawa, the new short line between these two cities. ‘Mrs. Gilmer Keleased on Bail. A special from Abingdon, Va., says: “The court met yesterday at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Gilmer came into court heavily veiled and leaning upon the arm of Col. Summers. She was Dailed to appear at the August term. Neither side being ready on motion for appeal in the case of Dr. Baker, court was adjourned until today. ‘The affidavits of several responsible citizens were made to the effect that one or more of the jurors had been separated from the others during the trial and had been in conver- sation with outside parties. ‘The defense claim that this fact is suflicient in itself to have the ‘The White House Ladies in London. ‘Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Ri B. Harrison re- tarned to England on Sai . They arrived in the city carly and attended the services in memory of the late James Russell Lowell held steamer and is constructed entirely of steel, Iron plates lapping over each other servo all deck purposes. ‘Theso plates are slightly oval, which prevents water from lodging on her. There ure ning hatches, or really nine large plates, which are screwed off and on asrequired. ‘orward there is a big iron turret on iron pil- lars for @ lookout, as well as sleeping apart- mints for soveral of the crew. ‘A similar tower for captain Foom, mess room and On both sides of the hull s light wire isstra: asa safeguard, The only welthoeis are rat aft. The hold is one huge space. The vessel is 265 feet long, thirty-eight tect beam and twenty-four feet depth of hold. When loaded she has a freeboard of eight feet. Four jury masts were ge ager the turrets when ‘vessel arrived. needed are screwed to which form the deck, | She is fitted pound engines and wi yushed can thirteen knots an hour, with's coal con ton for each knot. 000 bushels of grain, can be discharged, hours. The Wetmore ay men. Cay ‘etmore from Du- = the before his ip from to {his port visitor to the ship fell ore orien after jumping to rescue, was found dead in his from heart disease. rarily succeed Saunders. He will ‘twhaleback” to ‘Wash., going the straits of Magellan. THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. rursbay. AUGUST 18, 1891. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. 8. Gov't Report. CORPORAL TANNER’S CHALLENGE, He Says {t 1s on Record, but Has Never Been Accepted and Never Will Be. In his speech at the reunion of the sixteenth Maine regiment at Long Island the other night ex-Commissioner of Pensions Tanner said: “I wish to say this deliberately, that during the few months I bore the title of commissioner of pensions I did nothing for my comrades through generosity, but legally, and if the records in the offices of some officials of the United States could be opened it would be found that I threw out over my own signature the broad challenge to show, if they could, single case where I acted illegally. The challengo was never accepted, has not been since accepted, and—this I say deliberately in the presence of the prees—never will be accepted. I have not repented of a single act of mine while commissioner of pensions, and this I say deliberately. ‘The right to call down, an improper pension is no iess provided for by law than the other right to advance a pension unjustly and improperly underrated. I said | then, and I'say now, that it was a disgrace to the government to send out the pensions of er month, and if Thad retained office long fore this I would have wiped out the disgrace. But, my comrades, it is not now as it was when bullets were flying. ‘hen then earth and the fullness thereof waa not too good for the sol- dicr, and yet some of i 2 oY asking for everything. Corporal Tanner's presidential ticket is Blaine and Alger. ——_—_se¢____ A GERMAN COUNT IN TROUBLE. He is Arrested for Larceny From a New York Kestaurant. Acting Superintendent Byrnee of New York was nbtified yesterday by ths Atlantic City, N. J.,police of the arrest of Joseph von Fischer, who is wanted in New York city for grand larceny. He is a German count and is a grad- uate of Heidelberg and several other institu- tions of learning on the continent. But his noble lineage and his education did not pre- vent him from embarking on a criminal career early in life. The crime for which he is wanted is the theft of $120 from August Thram, a restau- Tateur at 158 East Houston street, at 6 o'clock on the morning of October 18, 1890. Fischer snecked into Thram’s bed room while the fam- ily was Lusy in tho restaurant and took the money from a bureau drawer. Mrs. Thram happened to go to the room and surprised him in the act, but he knocked her down and made good his escape beforo ehe could summen as- sistance. He will be taken to New York as soon as requisition papers can be mado ready in the case. ——_+e- —___ THE KAISER’S ALLEGED MADNESS. Denial of the Story Printed in the Paris Journal The story in L’Eclair of Paris about the em- peror’s behavior on the yacht Hohenzollern is universally discredited in London, where it is asserted it is merely a rebash, with variations, of asimilar invention published by the Agent Libre and Paris papers a fortnight ago, wherein it was said that the emperor had taken per- sonal command cf the yacht, giving the most absurd orders to the crew, wearing the uniform of admiral of two or three different nationali- ties every day, drinking freely of wine at din- ner, slapping a licutenant of marines acrors the face, so that the latter, unable to survive the disgrace, went to his cabin and blew out his brains, and winding up with the emperor's fall- ing on the deck in drunken or epileptic fit, dixplacing his knee-cap and bringing on a re- currence of the ear trouble. It was against the publication of this tissue of falsehoods, particularly that of the death of the naval lieuteuant, alleged to have been caused by the emperor's harshness, that Chan- cellor yen Caprivi proposed to Temonstrate with the French government, and fears were expressed that serious complications might re- sult, even the withdrawal of the German am- bassador from. Paris being apprehended asa mark of the emperor's indignation. As to other features of the concoction in I’ Eclair it 1s certain that the Hobenzollern was not ina dangerous position tho day after leay- ing England, while the empress did not see the emperor until a week or more after the acci- dent, when she went on board the Hohenzol- ern on bis arrival at Kiel a SLAIMING TO BE A WIDOW. A Woman Sues for the Property of a St. Louis Missionary. A woman claiming to be the widow of Peter Kitwood, who had charge of the Bethel mission of St. Louis, and who was believed to be an un- married man, has put in a claim to Mr. Kit- wood’s estate. Capt. Kitwood, as he was known, left considerable property, which he divided by will amorg various persons, but never men- tioned wife or children. The woman who claims to be his widow has filed ar affidavit in the probate court by her attorney setting forth that she was married to the missionary December 20, 1846, in England, and that five children were born to them. She wes abandoned by her husband, she alleges, in 1856. Capt. Kitwood lived in St. Louis for a number of years and was identified with gen- eral misstouary work. He died in the spring of 1890, this MF. Kitwood's most intimate friends i country did not know that he was. married, al- though he was always something ‘of a mystery. He was very earnest and enthusiastic in his Bethel work, and was in the habit of telling how his early life had been spent as a sailor, and he had been very wicked, but wasredecmed by his mother’s prayers. He returned from the wea many years ago and was looked upon as a rich man. He had considerable real estate in St. Louis anda fine farm in Minnesota and landed property in other parts of the country. He left his property in trust to his brother, to be divided “among specified institutions and fh Results of Yesterday's Racing. At Guttenburg—First race, 4 furlongs—Na- talie 8., 1; Petulont colt, 2; Excelenza filly, 8. ‘Time, 4914. Second race. 6:4 farlongs—Ran- cocas, 1; Climax 2; White Nove, 8. Time, 1.213¢. Third race, 5 furlongs—Disie, 1; Salisbury, 2; iensert: Keawpol caren a ion farlongs—Kenwood, 1; Aui f 3" Time, 1504. Fifth race, 1 milo Bleck thorn, 1; Jay Qu El 2; Thedosius, &. ‘Time, 144. "Sisth race, 1 mile—Ballston, 1; Adelina, 2; Quibbler, 3. ‘Time, 1.443. At Glogeinter—Fet rac mies ; Sum D., 2; Capstone, A Becord ineo, 457 furlobge- Preston Bet bei Bales Oakwood S Time, 86. Tied race jonge—Paola, i, ; Katrina, Suse: 130 Sopell dace, dig farioage abs Defendant. 2; Simon Pure, 8. Time, ms . Ki th race, one inile—Hedia nt, 1; Lonely, 2; 3. Time, 146. Sixth race, ¢ fur- longe—Thorns, 1; Diergo, 2; Moonstone, 3. ‘At Chicago, Hawthorne track—First race, tari Cec, "1; Justice, 2: Rival, 8 1, Maud B, 2; Argenta, 3. Time, 143% race, 6 + perk race, we CREAT x NSYLVANTA ROUTE PENNSYLVANTA Ro’ Te, THR NORTH WEST AND SOUTHWreT, DUBLE TRACK. STEEL KAULS" WaGNiviCe st in effect July 1, I TRAINS Leavin Want RoTON Pho STATION CORNER OF ETH AND B.STS. AS FOLLOWS For Pitts!are ant the West, Chieaco Of Pulisnan Weotioule tas ato Fast Line, 10 500 tn. and St Touts, with daily aly to Chicago, Colum bit rior Car Harristtine to Pitt Dury and Sieepine Care from Pittsburs to Indinu- 5) am. apolia, Pittabs Bt. Lous Columbus, Altoona to Chicare. But. jer daily: for Saturday, 10-00 jagare Pal _ me. — with Sieepmme Car . Renovo s Elmira, aig, cut Beaters Ri 081080 am, | FOR MILADELPHIA NEW ret 15 0-00 and r ed Exptess of Puiliuan Parlor Cars, with Dining Car, to New except sunday.” ow 940 Sm daily, New York oni Car from Baltin Limited F: Top ttmmited Exprows with Dining m. daily. Jersey th tate of Brooklyn Ane 4 ine dlrect trepater to Fulton st. avoiding death ferriae across New York city.” “voldine double For Atiantie City, 1-15 p.tu. Week Gaya, 11:35 p.m. more. 5-00, 6:35. 7-20, 8:10, 9:00, 9-40, Oso Ube aint Ta wines wt, 240: “00, $2 4 3. 43 a 1m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, 20 and 9:00 a.m., 11:50 and 4:20 xcept Sunday. Sundays, 9:00 au. ERN T 2, a. m. daily. 30 and 10:57. m. ington, 6:05, 7:05, wR ESE So, 105 ‘dally. 3-07 ‘Trains leave ‘A 1W-usp. mon Sun 144 a. . :2:06, 5:05, 7:05, Doin Tickets and information at the office, northeast cate ner of Lith sect and Peunsyivania avenue, uted at eee Station, where orders can be leit. for the th ‘eldtettnation trot hotels and read 5. E 4. i. WooD, I Manager.” (wu3) General Passenger Agent. RCBMOND AND DANVILLE RATLROAD Co. So eran ete eft Aucune 2 TSO. ins leave eat Pets) Ivanta Passenger ion, Washinton, Doce et core ly. except Sunday, for Manassas, Front Koyal otrasburg. i110 aan, F Ninnassas, Warrenton, Cul- } aed Orange, € esvilie, Lyncuburg, Danville, jrecrishoro, Kaveisin fal Wenters Nort Carvlina Divssons ‘and statins South Garalina Division, sud sistious Atlanta sud’ Charente Division to. Atiahia, ‘where coumertion eis susie te Union Station for al princiyal pointe south ani south west. Yullman Buffet Sleeper, New York and Washineton to Atlanta. connectiny with Pullman Sicepe: Atlanta, to New Urleans Via Montgomery and and Puil- Man Sleeper to Menuplis via\ Biri Unites at Panvile witu Pullman ‘Sleeper tor ta via Co- uta, aud at Greenstoro with Pulluan Bleeper ior Buoxville via Axteviiie and Hot Sprin a 4: p.m.—Daliy for Warrenton at Charlottesville, connects at Manassas tor i rou. Royal und Stoan p.m. —Daily WASHINGTON AND SOUTH: WESTERN VESTIGULED LIMITED. —Amagniticent ‘Tram ‘ot Pullman Vestibuied Palaces, consti of Drawing Root, Dining, Slecping and Buflet, Suvok- ing, Library atid Otservation Cars of the latest and ost “Magnificent and Luxurious Design, built wressly for this Service. “An extra tare is chanced tis trail in connection with Firsts ss Ti Arrives at Atlanta 4 p. iu. following day, tuaklng tin medi 9 With fast trains for New Urieans Via Montgomery and for Meupuis, Meridian, ugham. Pullman Ur.eius via Montgomery. Ween Alianta aud New Ur- Southern Express for Lynchburr, Greenstors, Maieuch. Salisbury ad station’ on Kets cals. Ti p, m.—Datiy, Danviite, 3 Wentern Hons South Carvitna Div:sion to Auguste, and stations Atlanta and Charoite Division to Auauta Bite ee ection is made int nion Station tor-ail pore South tha Southwest. "Turough ‘couches’ Now York to At" Danville, salisbury, wision tum 0:10 ame day Us Pee min daily u.29 P dally, and 445 p-nn, except Sunday” Retarsinn, arrive at Washington 8:30 a.m. and Sod p.m. daily, ahd U:asa.in., excert Sunday. Tarouxh trains from the south via Charlotte and Ville arrive in Washington 38 a.m. J0:298. mi aud 8:40 p.u., and trom Charlottesville 8:10 a-in.j Strasburg focal at am. and 10:25 4.20. ‘Tickets, reservation aud information furnished and checked at ofce, 1300 Penu- syivanla ave., and-at passeuxer station, Peuueyivanis Failroad, Ot ait B thy Wantaucten, Bee sul JAMES L. TALUS Ucn Pace. Agent. (CBESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY. ect ay 2, prot. , Schedule ty effect 3 Leave Cuion Depo 20:57 a.m. for Newpor: Newa, Olt Point Co i; ‘oriolk day. "Arrive at’ Old: Point mod Seta: g Ans st Ol Point ae Eby Express’ dally for Vig. ia eat Virtus, Rentucky. and (ari Vestibule Sleepers. ahd entire trait rou ieee without change to Ciucinatl, arrivins st 7 wee Dining car to Clifton Forge, “serving saasa and duinin., F, F. V. Vestioale Change to Cineinueti"\atioah for chanso cami le 8 . oe sat toa eae Stas apos receive pastelugers at 9 p.i, Ofices, obdund 1 ‘ediayivanisavenne my28 General Fassouxer agent. ALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. ‘Scheduie in effect May 10, 1801, wi : eave Wealutfton iroin Station corner of Now Jersey Limttede. run through withous For Chicago and Northwest, Vestibuled press trains, 11-308 in, S'S0'p. ta. datiy. For cancaiaati. und indianapolis, Vestt- bused Lanated 3°30, oxpross 11:90 pinndsioe” For Pittsburg and Glovelaud: express dally, Vuh afi eee eres aes eae Ee noes cea onag Yor Winchester and way Stations, 15:30 p.m. a bay tor Koauoke, Knoxvilie, Cuattanoogs and 1 ar tally. Recevine cat throu i : 7: 200, 45 mini 4 PHILAD! For Philedetphia, New York and the @aily. 4:05, 8:00 (104 Gary, Thats ea G30 Bint Cass fe Mito pe iene Oe “"Budiee Parlor Carson ail day traina, + & M. station at Boston. ayer giaautic Cty. 4:05, 10-00 and 11-55.0.m, ‘Sun. coept a oon ea ay caly. dences vy Union ‘Co. on orders: * Fy a eros BICYCLES. H4¥2 t00 BEEN warrixe FOR ONET qqittt ond strong, ball bearings all over, and only ALIMITED NUMBER IN STOCK. G@ORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. 00., 2. B GRAVES, Manawer. [iy 25]_1325 16th ot. mw. YOU want To see THE NEW CAPITAL DaRT. ao T™ 4001 COLUMBIA SAFETY BICYOLE ‘Hse arrived. ‘Wien besuty and pute all others to sleep, (Oak wad eee ik GEO. & ATWATER & 00., ‘North Carolina Division, Charlotte and sta. | Advertising. Primarily what an advertiser seeks ie PUBLICITY for such announcements as he wishes to make. And the wider the Publicity the better, other things being equal. He might just as well put the money be pays for advertising into an old stock- ing end bury it in the back yard as to Print bis inducements where they will not be seen by the particular people whose j@ttention he aims to attract. What he | Should use, therefore, is THE NEWSPA- PZR THAT IS READ BY THE LARGEST | NUMBER OF PERSONS LIKELY TO | want WHAT HE HAS TO OFFER. Mere | EXTENT of circulation does not always | Msure the kind of publicity required by the advertiser. It is the QUALITY of oir- culation that telis,as well as its extent. That, indeed, is the vital factor in the Problem the advertiser has to solve. Sen- jo | *#tional and scandalous cess-pool jour- nals, that are chiefly circulated in the slums of a city, and read by the riff-raff of the town, may and often do have avery Considerable circulation, as the number of copies printed and handled indicate, but they are merely glanced at to see whether the new scandal is worse than the old one, and then tossed into the gutters, where they belong. They are consequently worth nothing to the men or women whose aim is to reach reputable and responsible peo- ple with such business announcements as they may desire to make. ‘What is needed in such @ case is an en- terprising, bright, alert, clean-cut, care- fully edited FAMILY newspaper,—one ‘that cansafely be put in any hands, whose contents tell the whole world’s news story of today, (not of last week or yesterday) and which is eagerly and profitably read from beginning to end every day by every member of the household, from its dual head down to the help in the basement, and especially by the ladies and children ofthe family. Such a journal is THE EVENING STAR. It has both EXTENT and QUALITY of circulation within the field tt occupies in @ greater degree than any other paper in the world. In these respects it is abso- lutely without e rival, anywhere, and there is no paper in Washington worth talking about in comparison with it, in verification of this claim, ( LOOK AT THE FIGURE: For the six months ending with the 30th of June last THE STAR'S average daily | | i ‘Washington differs from other cities. She is practically tsolated, having few outly- ing towns subordinate to her or identified with her interests, The circulation of THE STAR is, consequently, almost en- tirely a HOME CIRCULATION, with « Jarger percentage of the whole output regularly delivered by carriers at the res- idence of permanent subscribers within the city where printed than any other Paper that can be named, no matter in What city or country the same may be printed. This is demonstrated by the fol- lowing daily average UNPARALLELED SHOWING: Served by carriers in the city, - - 23,377 Miscellaneous sales, over coun- ter, by news stands, news-boys, ee, - - - - - = + oa72 By mail tooutlying point, - + - 1,415 Total - - - = = + 34,064 There is no mistake or misstatement bout these figures. They are substan- tiated under the solemn obligetions of an oath, and they may be further verified by an examination of the books of the ofice and inspection of its press and delivery Tooms on the part of any person having interest in the correctness of the exhibit. Few newspapers are willing to submit ‘to so trying an ordeal. But THE STAR does it cheerfully. It has nothing to con- eal, and no motive forexaggeration. The truth is good enough for it. FAIR DEALING 4s tte business motto, As THE STAR in- sists on ite right to know bow many pounds of ink it gets when !t buys barrel of that articie,and how many poundsof paper itpays for in one of the immense Tolls delivered at its press rooms, so it is ‘willing that its advertising patrons shall know exactly HOW MUCH and WHAT KIND of publicity they are getting when ‘they put an announcement in its columns. It claims to be THE one Washington pa- per that is taken by the family, for the family, and read by the family, and es- pecially by all the people in the city who ‘want things and are bie to pay for them, ‘and it is willing to have its claims sub- Jected to the most exhaustive end conciu- sive tests that can be devised. In other ‘words, and in short, THE STAR COVERS THE WHOLE FIELD. ITS FAMILY CIR- CULATION IN WASHINGTON IS THREE TIMES AS LARGE AS THAT OF ANY OTHER PAPER, AND THE NUMBER OF ITS READERS IN THE CITY 1s FIVE ‘TIMES GREATER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PAPER ‘These are the qualities that constitute “Values in Advertising,” and make THB EVENING STAR an unequalled business 1406-98 Pena. ave. | belp.