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Evening star., 1880-01-26
Five Millions OF Acres.
TEXAS LANDS CLAIMED RY HOWARD uNIrEp

TEXAS LANDS CLAIMED BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
The n. Y. Times of to-day says: One OF the
most singular claims ever made to an estate is
now put forward by the Howard University Of
Washington, ID. c., against the property left by
John Woodward, who died in this city between
30 and 40 years ago. There is evidence to show
that Woodward drafted his own will, and, like
many more shining light, made botch Of it,
Afterhe has been in his grave 36 years, his will
Is again brought forward to perpleN the local
authorities. Nothing has been done these
many years except to prove that the testator
was OF sound mind when he made the will ani
that he considered his property to be very
valuable, amounting perhaps to many millions
OF dollars. In September last the officers
OF the Howard University, believing that
their Institution was entitled to all the prop-
erty devised and beQueathed by Woodward ..for
the education OF persons Of color" made some
Investigations in the surrogate's court in this
city. and obtained through Surrogate Calvin
all the evidence now patent on the subject.
From the details SO obtained, the officers of the
University are convinced that it is only a mat
selves entitled to millions OF acres of land in
Texas. They have prepared memorial. under
date Of the 10th instant, addressed to Mayor
Cooper. This has been served on the latter.
The university officers ask the mayor to nomin-
ate the institution they represent as the bene-
fciary under Mr.. Woodward's will and codfcil
The memorial is signed by VIM. w. Patton,
president, and JAS. B. johnson, secretary and
treasurera OF the university. Mayor Cooper
when questioned last night as to the course he
intended to pursue in the matter, said he was
as yet undecided, because he has not had time
to look into the matter.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
The Most Powerful War Vessel i'm
the X2AalA.
TWO MYSTERIOUS MURDERS.
Excitement in Scranton, Do

New YORK, Jan. ga special dispatch from
Scranton, Pa, says: Robert johnson, the young
man who was shot in the street Saturday night
about midnight, died at the hospital yesterday
morning at O'Clock. Coroner Daniels held an
inquest, and with DIS. Lackey and Heath made
post mortem examination. They found bull
let in the intestines. A jury was summoned.
and after hearing some testimony adjourned Till
tonight. The particulars of the tragedy are
shrouded in mystery, and the victim in his
dying statement said to the chief Of police that
he would rather not talk about it, Scarcely had
the story of JohnSon'S death been announced
before it was stated that another man had been
found dead in sand pit on a vacant lot in the
center or the city. a little girl first saw the
body lying there. Hundreds OF persons on their
way to church haStened to the scene, and the
excitement ran high, as ruInorS were thick that
the dead man had been the victim of foul play.
His name was Thomas Manly, he was about 29
years old, and he was last seen at o'clock yes
terday morning in company with two boatmen,
in a low groggery. His face is blackened and
scratched, although there are no other marks on
the body indicating violence. Conflicting stories
are afioat, some OF which are to the effect that
Manly fell down and famished there, While 9TH
ers are equally positive that he was murdered
ana flung into the pit. The police are investi-
eating both tragedies, and a humber OF arrests
are expected to follow,
Evening star., 1880-01-26

AN ALLEGED WICKED PARTNER.-About
O'Clock yesterday morning aparty OF men went
to No. 404 9th street northwest, just above ID
street, and, forcing open the door OF the Par
nell house "a restaurant, proceeded to roll out
two barrels OF whisky, and also took from the
house dozen chairs, two tables and quantity
of cigars, and removed them to house on 10th
street, where they were stored away, and
keepers placed in charge of them The one
giving directions in these operations was
George +. Codd, one Of the proprietorS Of the
place, who said he and John +. McGrath had
entered into co-partnership to carry on the
liquor buSineSSthat on Saturday he accidentally
learned that McGrath had sold out the whole
place to one Murray, without his knowledge,
and that he was proceeding under legal advice
to secure himself from loss. Murray had a war
rant sworn out against Codd, charging him
with grand larceny, and after a preliminary
hearing this morning in the Police Court, the
further hearing was postponed until tomorrow
morning, Codd giving bis personal recognfzanc6
The testimony so far as it went this morning
showed that McGrath received from Murray $50
for the business and stock and that as he was no
In court this morning, 1t is thought he ha
jumped the city. 1t also developed the fac
that prior claim against the whisky and othe /.
effects Is held by liquor firm In Baltimor j,
from whom they were obtained, and that Nc
Graths purpose appears to have been to de
fraud both the Baltimore claimants and HI,
partner.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
LOCAL NEWS.
Stone. the Wife Murderer

NKw TRIAL REFUSED HIM.
This morning, in the Court In General Term.
In the case Of James Madison Wyatt Stone
colored, (who. it will be remembered. was con-
victed some months since OF murder in having
on the 5th of october. 1S1s killed his wife.
Alberta Stonel Judge Cox delivered the opinion
of the court refusing to grant new trial on the
exceptions taken by the counsel below-MeSSrS.
A. X. Browne and r. T. Greener. These eNcep-
tionS were upon the question as to the qualih-
cations of Jurors who had formed and expressed
an opinion in the caSe-one having answered
that he had an opinion based on rumors, but he
could give verdict on the evidence. The court
cites the case OF Reynolds against the United
States as settling the law I'm this case. The
other exceptions are as TO the sanity Or insanity
OF the prisoner, aad the court cites the decision
which followed the case of McNaughton, who
Killed Mrs. Drummond in England In 1S43 and
says there is nothing in this case to show
that the prisoner was laboring under deluSion
(such as the law looks upon as Insanity
ana 1t should be shown that this delusion had
shown itself in more than one instance. The
irresistible impulse TO homicide should be
shown also, but the evidence simply showed
that he was OF a violent temper when aroused.
That was not insanity. OFTEN this homictdal
mania showed itself in the most calm, cool and
methodical manner, and not in passion. They
could see no substantial error. and therefore
affirmed the Judgment below. Judge Cox took
occasion to commend the zeal and industry OF
the counsel In examining the case as TO in
stances which might tend to bear out their
theory.
Mr.. Browne called attention to the fact that
the prisoner had been sentenced to be executed
on the 18th of December last, and an appeal
had been taken, and that sentence was suS-
pended for 80 days beyond the expiration OF the
last General Term, which will expire in three
days.
The court said that Mr.. Browne had better
come in the morning and they would do what
they could In the case.
Mr.. Browne says that the case will be taken
to the Executive. and that every effort VIII bs
made to save stones life.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
The Suffrage Question.

Although in the meetings which have lately
been held here in the interest of the re- -estab
hshment OF suffrage in this District several
gentlemen OF some prominence have taken part,
it does not alter the fact which has been re-
peatedly stated that an extremely large majori-
ty OF those representing the property and the
intelligence Of The community look with the
utmost dismay and apprehension upon the
movement. 1t is pretty generally understood
that the gentlemen above alluded to have made
themselves conspicuous at the meetings for
reasons personal to themselves and their own
poht1ca! advancement All or nearly all of them,
it is said are desirous to represent the District
of Columbia in the national conventions OF
their party, and by making themselves promi-
nent at the suffrage meetings they hope to
class who will have voice in the selection OF
delegates The people of the District have some
grievances, but many such have lately been re-
dressed and appearances indicate that il there
is ever real wish on their part to change their
condition the movement will develop itself In
some form other than the present one.-Wash.
Cor. Bait Sun.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
Wau Streer ,ro.nav

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-The Posts in its financial
article to-day says: There is no boom at the
stock exchange to-day, all the markets being
quiet, although fairly active. Government
bonds are steady. Railroad investments are
strong. both bonds and shares; of the latter Bur-
hngton and Quincy is up to 15O from 14616 at
the close on Saturday. Rock Island is about
ISL, and New York Central about 131. Specu-
lative bonds are irregular, but generally lower
notably the Erie, Kansas Pacific, Kansas and
Texas, and c. C. and /. C. issues. In exception
the Denver extension bonds of the Kansas
Pacific are higher. The market for speculative
shares at the opening was irregular; there was
then an advance Il to x, which was followed
by decline Of . to ~, the latter Union
Pacific and still later by an advance OF 1Sa1 per
cent, the latter Union Pacific, the market being
strong as we write, and Erie, Wabash and
Pacific. the special features. What are called
than OF late but the speculative disposition is
still to take chances on new stocks whether the
roads which they represent are In the south or
west. In the money market the quotation Is
5a6 per cent. on stocks and 4a5 per cent. on
United States bonds. Prime mercantile paper
sac per cent.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
AVALANCHHEs IN QUEBEC.
Children Buried Under a Snow
SiiGe-Dangcr to the City-A Panic
Among the People.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-A quebec special says:
Since the snow storm Saturday two or three
avalanches OF snow have fallen from the cliff
beneath the citadel, in one instance several
houses narrowly escaping demolition. All the
inhabitants OF the street, Two miles long, are
threatened with the same danger and the great
est CONSERVATION exists some OF them leaving
their homes and Others afraid to go to bed.
Three children, eight years old, while sliding
near Valier street, were suddenly buried be-
depth OF twelve feet. The most exciting search
was made for them, but over ten minutes were
occupied in digging them out; all three being
found alive, but perfectly black in color and uI-
conscious. They state that they retained con-
sciousness short time after being buried by the
snow, and prayed to God as they felt suffoca-
tion coming on to forgive their sins. All Will
fears of further catastrophes is very appalling
here,
Evening star., 1880-01-26

"a During the thunderstorm last Tuesd iy
evening IN thls section the house OF Cnarles :.
Armstrong, On the Metropolitan Branch, B. 4 %.
railroad, was struck by lightning and b3rnc to
the ground.
~ Edward Simpson, living In Cat SSlalo,
diphtheria, and the fourth is not expce.e t5o
live.
eV-Henry Stevenson, O. burglar. was shot
and killed by policeman In Indianapolis yes
terday morning, while In the act OF rob5tng
Evening star., 1880-01-26

The house OF Chas Brown, shoemaker.
aged IS years, in Windsor, Conn.,, was burned
Saturday morning, and the old man persisted in
the flames. 1t is supposed he set fire to the
house while drunk.
ez-A Prussian gravedigger has been arrested
Tor roasting bodies and selling their fat.
" Blondin Is coming back to America and
probably VIII repeat his feat OF crossing NIAGARA
on rope.
"a The Mississippi river commission. which
has been in session In st. Louis several weeks
has adjourned to meet In Washington, February
11th.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
kilograms to The Star
LATEST FROM MAINE.
A PANIC IN QUEBEC.
The City in Danger from Avalanches.
CABLE NEWS TODAY.
TWO MYSTERIOUS MURDERS
THE NEWS FROM MAINE TO-DAY.
ErxSiouiSf Seuarc nxriudIinu

BOSTON, Jan. 26.-The Herald Augusta special
says:-''1he' supreme court will assemble at
Bangor and decide upon the advisability of con-
sidering the fusionfst statement. The fusiOnist
senate met, with but seven members this morn
ing, transacted no business, and took a recess
until p. m.
The Republican Programme.
The republican programme. as outlined this
morning, is, after hearing what the Supreme
Court has to say regarding the fusionist state
ment to have the governor issue proclama-
tion commanding the dispersion OF the fusion
ist government, and If any one persists in eX-
erciSing administration or legislative functions
to arrest him Immediately. Probably the Gov
ernor will give the fuSioniStS not over "a hours
warning. The fuslonistS appear to have en-
tirely lost heart, and now only talk of appeal to
the popular judgment at the polls next autumn.
1t is expected that Wednesday will see the last
OF the dual government in Maine. 1t is reported
that the fusionsts employed the great seal to
authenticate their documents sent to the court
at Bangor.
'E'he Republican Legislature.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 26.-The house met at II
o'clock. The Senate is not In session. The
speaker read communication from the COVER
nor. transmitting congratulatory resolutions
from the legislature OF Wisconsin. He also pre-
sented an order providing for a joint special
committee to investigate in regard to taking the
seal and records. The house transacted but little
business, and adjourned until %. m,
Evening star., 1880-01-26

SHALL Mr.. TILDKN ANSWER ?-When the case
of the government against Samuel j. Tilden was
called on the calendar before Judge Blatchfori
yesterday, in the United States circuit court
was ready to argue the motion to Compel the
defendant to answer the interrogatOries pro-
pounded by the government. Counsel for MI.
Tflden contended that their client was not
the supreme court, to which an appeal had been
made, had decided whether the defendant could
be compelled to answer or not. The court
reserved deciSiOn.-M. y. Herald 24u.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

An Electric Light Factory Burned.
NRwARK, N. j., Jan. 26-The factory Of the
Weston Electric Light Company was damaged
by fire early this morning to the amount OF
about $40, Many machines and patterns
were DESTROYED Its supposed origin was an
overloaded fue. The loss was fully covered by
insurance.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
Telephonins 40 Miles.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-An Omaha special says
an important experiment with the telephone was
made sunday between the Union Peciflc transfer,
on the east side OF the Missouri river. and the
American Union Office at st. Louis, distance OF
40 miles. Two jars Calland battery was used at
this end and five jars in st. Louis But two OF
three Interruptions of a few seconds each oc-
CURED, and these were clearly due TO the 'Swing-
ing' Of the wires In the strong wind which was
blowing. An ordinary conversation was carried
fact being that while the enunciation OF the
words was perfectly clear they came invariably
with the regular vibration OF musical note.
This is said to be the longest distance over which
the telephone has been successfully operated.
The Markets.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 26.-yirginia skies, deferred
So; do consols. sos: do. second series. 299: do.
Es due easohS S sxes M oS SS nsS ns S
,oBlLTIMoRE, Jan: 2S.I7cotton dull.,niddling.
ern super, 4:50a5.Oo; do; extra, s. .7sa6. IS; do.
sTs d9 fpf family S %ada ao
southern nominal In absence of receipts; western
ern red, 1.33al.37; do. amber. 1.43a1. a; No. Q
T'ntss reg sPG ard
i42ai Corn. southern a shade better Tpl and
firm; western frr,-southern white 60a61; do.
ss?f May nepEssas ana oaRF as
Do. mixed, 4sa4e; fennsylvania. 4aa5o Rye Si dni
90as5, BAY steadyaprime to choice Pennsylvania
and Maryland, II. GOALS. 90. Provisions dull-mess
pork, 49, so. Bulk meats-loose shoulders Az clear
rhonIasss rib sides do packed s 81 and BaeonI
Lard-rehned tierces, ~. Butter steady-prime
to choice western packed, 20a26; roll, lSa23 Eggs
quiet, Halls. PetrcleuIr-crlde nominal; refined
7sl. Coffee dull-Rio cargoes, 14aI614. Sugar
ste: dy-A soft, 9sa; Whisky dull, l.11al. Il.
Freights to Liverpool per steamer quet-cotton,
3l6d.; -four. Is; cd. grain, 4d. Receipts-four,
3Os5 barrels wheat, e, 600 bushels; corn. II. 600
bushels; oats, $500 bushels; rye, 500 bushels.
shipments--wheat. $4,000 bushels; corn, "a, 900
bushels Sales-wheat, 315, 900 bushels; corn
90, 400 bushels.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Stocks irregular. Money
ba6. Exchange, long, 4S1& short. 1885,. Govern
ments steady.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Flourquiet. Wheat active.
LONDON. Jan. 26, 1880 p m-U. s. bonds, 4
per cents, 107%. Atlantic and Great Western first
mortgage trustees certificates 6911; do. second
do, 3514. New jersey Central consos, 10. Erie,
46l4. Pennsylvania Central 5324.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

Mr.. PAREELL met with a very enthusiastic
reception in Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday night.
Fully 5000 people attended his lecture at the
Tabernacle, and $1,000 were subscribed to the
Irish RELIEF fund.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

THE REV. Mr.. HAYDEN TO BE RELEASED ON
BA1L.-Applicatton win be made In the superior
court at New Haven on Tuesday to admit the
Rev. Herbert H. Hayden to ball 1t is settled
that no nolle will be entered. Mr.. Hayden will
zance or put under $40, 900 bail. He win be tried
again, but application for change of venue is
to be made. Judge Harrison and Mr.. Waller
Will get out OF the case, and all expert teSti-
monY. 1t Is understood. will be tabooed.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
British Regiments Used Up in AZ

SEtSlhEStcaE1s
LONDON, Jan. 26.-A dispatch from Cabll to
the Times says: The casualties from battles
and sickness have greatly weakened the actual
strength OF the regiments at the front. The
native regiments holding the line Of corlmuni.
cations are also much used up.
The AfshHns Preparing for the
Spring Campaign.
A dispatch TO the Tines from Guadamak says.
All is quiet in Cabul, but there are rurnors in
camp which are generally believed to point to
the fact that preparations are being made By
the Atghans for another demonstration early in
March against our forces at Shirpur. 1t is said
that Gen. Bright'S division will be moved to
Cabul before that time.
John f5right's Suggestion.
:, LONDON, Jan. 26.-Right Hon. John Bright in
his speech at Birmingham on Saturday sug-
gested that parliament should appoint COM
mission to go to Dublin with power to sell the
farms OF landlords to tenants who are willing to
buy them, and to advance three -fourths of the
purchase money therefor, the principal and in
teIest to be repaid in thirty-five years. Such a
measure Mr.. Bright said he believed would meet
the wants and satisfy the desires of the Irish
people.
Fax Oh AdyertiSenl enfs in Germany.
BERLIN, Jan. 26.-It is announced that the
government intends to levy tax on advertise
ments in newspapers.
The Most Powerful War Vessel in
the World.
ROME, Jan. 26-The monster italian double
turreted IRON clad Duilio. the most powerful war
vessel in the world, In a trial OF her speed on
Saturday gave IA miles per hour, working at six
sevenths OF her full capacity. 1t is expected
that she Will eventually attain speed OF Is
miles per hour. Her performance greatly ex-
ceeds the recent estimates, and is regarded as
highly satisfactory. The dimensions OF the
Duilio are: Length 339 feet, and breadth s. feet
Her displacement or tonnage is 1850 tons. The
thickness of her armOr Is % inches throughout
Her hull is altogether Of iron and Steel and her
engines are of !, 800 horse power. The armament
OF the Duilio consists of four 100-tOn Armstrong
guns, 33 feet long firing projectiles $500 pounS
in weight. with powder charges of $50 pounds
She has also powerful ram and at the stern a
b,a
Evening star., 1880-01-26

PRIZE FIGHT occurred near Dundee, Mich,
Saturday, bet1een Prof. Clark, of Cleveland, O.,
and Dick Murray, of New York. Twenty mine
rounds were fought In one hour and twelve
minutes, when Clark was declared the winner.
MURRAY was roughly handled.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

wWhile duck shooting on Long Island
Saturday, Hiram Ackerby accidently shot his
companion, William Green, In the thivh. sew.
ringethe femoral artery. Green bled to death.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

A KENTUCKY FAMILY FIGHT.-At Bobon near
Mrs. McCabe had a quarrel in the formers
house, during which Mrs Gibbard seized shot
gun and tried to shoot Mrs. McCabe. In the
discharged into the ceiling. The husbands then
took up the fight with guns at ten PAGES In
which one received shot in the wrist and the
other In the breast. All parties were subse-
quently arrested.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue 1862, ,4G6. 2s; customs, s509, ,69s.2o.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

SMuGGLED CIGARs.-The steamship City of
Washington, from Havana, was seized at New
York Saturday for having smuggled cigars on
board. Several of the owners, however, gave
bond in S., 600 to await decision Of the case in
court, and the steamer was released.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

GAGGED BY MASKED BURGLARs.-Four
strangers visited Danforth, Ill, Wednesday
Mr.. Weber, who is 60 years of age, knocked him
down and gagged him, blew open his safe and
stole 81. 800 In cash. The old man was released
from his gags next morning by neighbors, after
a night OF terrible SUFFERING
Evening star., 1880-01-26

CorIEs of the double-sheet STAR of Saturday,
cont aiming a corrected list, to date OF the resi-
dences OF T. s. Senators and members Of Con-
gress In Washington, can be had at the count
Ing room fer two cents each.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

THE STAR ROUTE INvESTIGA IGATIoN.--The specla
committee will resume the star route inveStiga
tiCn Wednesday mornino.
Evening star., 1880-01-26
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

THE PRESIDENT will hold reception to-nor-
row evening from to 10.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

THE LATE SECRETARY CHANDLER.-On motion
of Mr.. Ferry, Wednesday OF this week was set
apart in the Senate for the delivery of euloges
upon the life and character of the late Senator
Chandler
Evening star., 1880-01-26

CHEF VICTORIA REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN
KILLED.-A telegram to the n. Y. Herald from
Denver, Col, Jan. oath, says: Dispatches from
Southern New Mexico state the Indians are still
fleeing before the soldiers, but are killing all the
stock they can. Two herders were attacked and
one was taken prisoner, though afterward re-
leased. The Indians told him that Victoria had
been killed in Mexico and that the present
chief was Mana Said. They also said they were
anxious to quit fighting and go on the reServa-
ton. Their force numbers 90 men.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

Hon. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, JR., OF Mass
achusetts, is to be heard before the Ho use COM
merce committee tomorrow touching the
Reagan inter state commerce hill
Evening star., 1880-01-26

GOVERNOR PITKIN, Of Colorado, was on the
floor of the House to-day. and had long con-
sultation with Representative Belford touching
the Ute Indian troubles.
Evening star., 1880-01-26

UGLASS',
Ninth ST., st. Cloud Bldg.
IMMENSE SUCCESS
OF OUR
FOURTH ANNUAL GRAND SALE
LADIES' UNDER WEIR.
25 dozen thoroughly made and trimmed
CHEMISE
sold each day at 25c. each or foHr for one doIdr.
his is less than the present cost of cotton and
trimming.
Erery garment edofed a positige 6argain:
ian25 522-524-526 Ninth st.
yVASIFINGTGS SCHtETZEN We
w REIN.
Persons desiring to be applicants for the position
herewith informed that the position is subject to
CON petition, at yearly rental of 81. 500, and
after March l. 1886, for year. The Association
pays the license and will furnish the Barroom with
Counter, Shelving, Looking Glass, Tables and
Chairs.
Applicants must hand IN their names, with names
of bondsmep, on or before TUESDAY, February
5, 1850, to John L. Nogt, Treasurer.
The Board of Directors reserves to Itself the right
of accepting or rejecting al names to be presented
to the Stockholders. -
For further information apply to JNO. L. NOGT,
Treasurer.
BY order of Board. -
ian24-3t Il. SPRINGSGUTH Sec.