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Alloy Killed by His Parents.

PARTICULARS OF THE "INsPIRATIoNAL" MURDER IN
CALIFORNIA.
Details OF the s'nspirational MURDER near West
minister, Los Angeles county, CAL, have been tee-
graphed east An eccentric man named Josiah b.
Smith, who, with his wife, equally eccentric, was
of the Mormon faith, lived on lonely island on
the coast. and gained scanty livelihood by fish,
Ing. short time ago he claimed to have obtained
areVelation from the Lord, commanding him to
give up work and promising that his necessities
would be provided for He directed his family TO
make no effort to earn their living The Oldest
son, boy OF eighteen years, put no faith in this
revelation. and November 9th he brought In lot
OF flour and groceries. This angered his father,
and he told his son that he had disobeyed the COM
mandS OF the Lord and he must die.
THE FATHER KILLS HIS SON.
Both parents then went out near the house to a
clump of bushes and made the boy kneel down,
and the father, drawing an inch butcher knife
struck his son powerful blow in the center or the
chest with sufficient power to cut the breast bone
and TO enter the full length of the blade. The boy
fell over and expired with groan. The sicken-
Ing spectacle being witnessed by the fanatic
parents with calmnesS- The father thsn made
rough board coffin and buried the body when the
deed was committed. The murder was not dis
covered until five days afterwards. when some
hunters, who wished to cross to the island, called
over TO Smith and asked him where the boy was
that used to row them over The old man calmly
repiled tnat the boy was dead, and that he had
been directed by the Lord to murder him. The
sheriff was Informed, and Smith surrendered him.
was spe liking of the killing OF animal They
were tlken 10 Westminster, aud on their arrival
Was asked whether they would make further
SACRIFICES OF CHILDREN,
and both father and mother replied that II the
Lord called on them TO sacrifice all, IL would have
to be done. At the examination neither Smith nor
his wife made any effort to conceal anything but
told the whole story In its horrible details. Smith
peadged guilty as charged and was committed
for trial on the charge OF murder. He is now i'm
priSoned In Los Angeles. He has been quite pur-
chaser In Canada lottery tickets and said the Lord
was going TO send HIM money from Canada TO pay
for b1rying the boy. The family are Mormons IN
good standing. They have been considered cccen-
trio, but not crazy. The mother begins to feel
great rem orse and to doubt the divinity OF their
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Labor and Strike Notes..

The railroad coal miners of the Pittsburg dis
trct held a convention In Pittsburg yesterday and
unanimously resolved to strike November 10th,
unless the operators concede them an advance OF
one-half cent per bushel for mining. The present
rate is 80 cents per busheL
The striking puddlerS at the Laclede Rolling
MIL, St Louis, say the puddlers at Greencastle
and Terre Haute Ind, Bellevlle, ILL.,, and Klmms-
wick, No. VIII also strike. Between 500 ana 600
men are thrown out OF employment by the action
OF these puddlerS.
A meeting OF delegates representing the coal
miners OF Mahoning valley at Youngstown Ohio.
yesterday, decided to demand ten per cent ad.
vance for mining. commencing Monday next The
operators say that they Will close the mines as
lake navigation is about over.
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nov 16.,virginia 6s, consols. 500
,d BALTIMORE, Nov. l6;,Cotton quiet11mddling.
ern firme6 6a and red O3al
western winter red spot and November Local
ruaFy l. local lbs Corn southern irregular to
new new; ssas5 do yellow new. 6os7s western mixed
SSaassa6lA February 6oaslh Oats steady southern
fyyania 4 a, Rye dull 6ssss Hay
sSsss packed 22a2s creamery s2sss Eggs firm
osSinary n to fair 7asA Sugar duA soft
eshts to Lverpee eel per steamer and
corn 1855 bushels; oats. 2. 7ls bushels; rye, 7i6
bushels: Shipments wheat, $50, ITO bushels: corn
none. sales-wheat. 22O S5S bushels corn. EOS, o2s
NEW YORK. Ney;' 1e.,-stocks active Money s.
Exchange-long, 1901; short 484. State bonds dull
and without feature. Governments unchanged Cotton
quiet
NEW YORK. NOV. 1e;-F7our dull and weak.
and .a cent b. tter Posf dun and Weaf 81 7se
LONDON. NOV; 49,. 1890 p: m-Atl.ntio and
Great Western first mortgage trustees certificates 81
Erie, 39ts. New York Central, 1876. Illinois Central
1887. Reading. 20. Ontario and western. 2sx. St.
Paul. Ill.
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To-day In the General Term the appeal taken 10
the case OF the Fleming safe burglars, Thomas
Jones, alias Woods, Edward MorrelL Charles
Wool, elias Fitzsimmons, and Charles Lilly,
alias Thornton Collins alias James Thornton,
who were sentenced to eight years each in the
Erie county (N.Y.1 penitentiary, was withdrawn.
The parties were convicted OF an assault with In
tent 10 Kill Sergeant AmSs who pursued them
after they had made an attempt 10 rob the safe OF
Mr.. II. i. Fleming.
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COMPUTATION OF THE DEATH SENTENCE N THE
CASE OF MARY BooTH.-GovernOr Cameron OF Viz
ginia, yesterday committed for Imprisonment for
life the death sentence OF Mary Booth, q colored
girl, convicted In Surry county, Va, of poisoning
putting poison in their food. The prisoner was TO
have been hung on Friday, but on account OF her
nature OF the evidence, and the doubts as to
whether she was the principal. the governor COM
mutes the sentence. MI. Gray committed suicide
been caused by grief at the loss OF his wife, Many
people In Surry believe that the girl was put up TO
90 what she did, and that she was only the tool OF
others.
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News ffriefS.

The Congressional committee on shipping met
yesterday In New York at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
tAlere Oelng present senator o. ID. Conger, Con.
gressmen Nelson Dingley, 1r., S. S. Cox and J. W.
Chandler. The committee is Investigating the
cause OF the decline OF American shipping, and are
soliciting suggestions for the remedying OF the
evil
A package from England, supposed to contain
$4,000 worth or diamonds, was found on being
opened by the New York firm to whom &c was con.
signed TO contain nothing but waste paper.
In the United States circuit court at Providence,
H. L.. yesterday counsel for VIM. Sprague filed an
answer In the suit OF f. ID. Moulton vs.. z. ChafeO
and VIM. Sprague, for disclosure OF the title TO the
Canonchet estate and TO turn over the property to
the plaintif. The answer sets forth that SpragueS
title to the estate In question derived by pur-
chase.
The Protestant Episcopal convocation OF Baltt-
more was In session all day yesterday at Ascen-
sion Church, Lafayette square. There were a..
cushions on work among the colored people, tom
perance and other subjects. In the evening -.
sion the lay work in the church was discussed.
The committee OF the New York senate to invoo.
tigate the system OF making corners resumed ia
sittings at Buffalo yesterday. The drift of -
testimony was that public evil exists In the ne.
climate speculative business which Is Increase.
and that legislative action should be taken q
suppress 1t II possible.
The Virginia annual conference OF the Methods
Episcopal Church South began its Tooth session
Bishop GEORGE F. Pierce OF Georgia presI(iinr. -
Portsmouth yesterday.
The Emperor William, in HIS speech at the open
pressed himself as opposed to certain taxes which
Cypress the people.
OF the killing of Joseph johnson, white man,W13
hung yesterday at Yankton, Dakota.
Suleiman Daoud has testified that he gave o..
ence to Instructions from Arab Pasfa The isfsSP
also directed him 70 kill the Khediye. but be VA
persuaded not to doft
living near Paub, Ind, yesterday knocked his wiz
ana little son Senseless with a whifIle-tree am
onen cut tnelr throats with razor, after which =
cut his own throat with the same weapon He VI
temporarily insane.
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No Discharges I'm the Post Office De.
partMent

All the heads OF divisions in the Post ONCE de-
partment deny positively that there is any inten-
ton of making extensive removals of employees in
their divisions. First Assistant Postmaster Gene
raj Hatton was asked If it was true that num-
Der OF clerks in his division who had
failed to respond freely to the assessment
circulars were to be removed. Mr. Hatton IN
dignantly denied the report, and said he did not
know whether subordinates had paid their assess
mentS or not. The statement was untrue tn at be
had list OF those who had failed to contribute.
Mr. Hatton added that some few discharges
might be made in his as we'll as in other di-
visions, but they would be caused by the insuf1c-
ency of the appropriations.
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Annual Convention OF Fire Under


NEW YORK, Nov. 16-The second annual meet
Ing OF the US Fire Underwriters OF America was
begun here today. Sxty-nine companies We're
represented when the session commenced, but
many more representatives arrived afterwards
A. L. SnUWden, OF the Philadelphia Fire aSsocia-
ton, presided. He read his annual report, which
showed gratifying results The report Of the
treasurer showed a balance OF So, 373. 03 on hand
reports We're made by the district committees and
and against what is called the district plan. {"
Messrs. p hoffman, d. w. G. Sklton, j. n. Dun
nam, X. Dale Benson, j. W. Anderson, w. L.
Gom!dln, w. C. Lyman, R. e. Alliger and Henry
POWles were appointed business committee.
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M
telegram from Panama says: A young mer-
chant OF BarbacoaS named Portes. who had
engaged in trading enterprise In company with
the virgin forests which there cover every foot OF
ground. was visited by number OF Jevenetos In
dlanS, who came oStenSibly TO trade They were
received well, and We're apparently satisfied; but
suddenly they attacked and killed the Colombans,
and afterwards cooked and ate them. The In
and no one has ever fallen in with them on the
Amazon.
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, The Star Route Jury Scandal.
ANOTHER NAN MISSING

1t has been reported ior day or two that Ed
ward Taylor. who made the chief af1ldavit n the
array OF afidavits aimed by Mr.. Ingersoll against
the Department OF Justice, has fed the city.
said, evasively, do you know where ne is9r
porter.
1--WE would like to have a talk with him, that's
ALL" said Mr.. Kerr.
Mr.. Wells said that he believed Taylor had left
the city, as he could not be found. ~ think he
added, THAT he is down I'm Virginia"
Plcklng apples?r asked the reporter.
~ Piscking shln9napins and perslmmons. sup.
Mr.. Wells was Unwilling to say whether a war
rant had been issued or wou.a be issued for Tay-
WHEN THE DICKSON CASE WILL BE CALLED.
Mr.. Wells said this afternoon that he expected
that Dickson's case would be heard In the Police
Court about the middle of next week.
THE LAW APPLICABLE TO MILLER's CASE.
Mr.. Ker, talking about the case OF Detective
Miller with STAR reporter to-day, opened copy OF
the q. s. Revised Statutes and, pointing 10 a Sec
ton, said: "If you want to do public service you
ought to print that and he added, significantly,
''we intend to fight those who fight us" The
section to which Mr., Ker pointed was No. 4S1, of
which the following Is the text at is unlawful
ioT any private detective or any member of the
police force or for any other person to compro-
mise felony or any other unlawful act, or TO par
tlcipate In, assent to- aid or assist any person sus
pected OF crime to escape full judicial examina-
ton. by failing to give known facts or reasonable
causes of suspicion. or Withholding any informa-
ton relative to the charge or sus-
picion from the proper judicial authorities
"Or In any manner to receive any money, prop
erty, favor or other compensation from or on ac-
count OF any person arrested or subject to arrest
for any crime or supposed crime.
"Or to permit any such person to go at large
without due effort to secure an investigation OF
such supposed crime.
"And for any violation of the provisions Of this
section, or either OF them, such member of the
police 1orce or private detective, or other person
guilty thereof shall be deemed as having compro-
missed felony, and shall be thereafter prohibited
from acting as an officer OF said police force as
private detective and shall be prosecuted TO the
extent OF the law for aiding criminals to escape
the ends of justice"
MlLLER's CASE BEFORE THE DISTRICT COMMISSION
Frs
The Commissioners had under consideration to-
day the case OF George o. Miller, and received
from Attorney Riddle charges and specifications
prepared by their direction. It was agreed to
submit certain papers to the Attorney General,
and upon reply being received from the Depart
ment of Justice, Miller will be cited to appear be-
fore the Commissioners.
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The Hour Of Meeting.
HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEET AT ELEVEN A.
WHICH IS STILL IN FORCE

A HVUSk HEsVLUIIUN A, u.
WHICH Is STILL IN FORCE
The next session OF the House OF Representa-
uves will meet at II O'clock instead of 1s O'CLOCK
as before. On the 10th Of April the House adopted
the following:
"Reso1ued, That on and after April 10Th the daily
hour OF meeting OF the House be IL o'clock a. M. !"
still in force and operative. The Senate Also on
the laih Of July. adopted resolution changing
the hour OF meeting from l2 O'clock to II o'clock
but confined its operation 10 the existing session
The second session OF the 47th Congress VIII pre-
sent the spectacle of the House OF Representa-
yves meeting at the opening session one hour In
advance OF the Senate. The House will probably
rescind the resolution the first day 1t meets.
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Political yTatser

Gambler. OF Missionaries. and pinsley- or nainS
The first witness was II. W. Rogers Of baltimore
Political Matsers.
Ar MASSEY SAID TO RE rR--.srSa EVIDENCE %
FRAUDS AT THE VIRGINIA EIEcT.c~,
Mr. John Massey, the lately defeated candi.
tate TOT Congressman-at-large In Virginia was I'm
Richmond last night. Mr.. Massey is working
energetieslly In preparing evidence OF the frauds
alleged TO have been practced by the Mahoneitee
In the late election. Massey saws that he hss
into shape, and viii submit 70 the House N
sentattNes at the proper time. lie Is confident
that he can make II manifest that Mahone's
agents have perpetrated the most unblushing acta
OF fraud in all sections OF the state.
ORDER FOR A RECOUNT VOTES
ccurt yesterday, on the application OF James Neil.
son, the Safeaied democratic candidate for stass
senator in Middlesex county, granted an order for
recount OF the votes 10 be made on the 9Th
instant A. V. Schenck, the republican candi-
date, was declared elected 10y the board OF comfy
Jority OF 40.
PROHIBITION AND Personal LIBERTY
Ihe corresponding secretary or the prohibition
open letter to the president OF the personal liberty
league, challenging him 70 discussion OF the
points at issue between the two bodies, the DIS
west -
MAINE GREFNBAcKERs
The Maine straight greenDack state COMMITTEES
met yesterday. about a dozen members being
present, including Scion Chase, 10 take action N
regard to the future course or the ereenbacE
party. II is understood the meeting resolved 20
keep up the organization and perfect IL for the
next campaign.
MR. PATTIsoN DECLINES TO JoIIIFy.
special dispatch 10 the Philadelphia Tfnes
from West Chester, Nov. Is, says: The democrats
OF this place VIII regale themselves with tollin-
cation parade over their recent Victories on Satur-
day evening, and 10 this effect are making grand
preparations A delegation waited upon Cover.
hor-elect Pattlson on monday and requested his
presence on the occasion, but Mr.. Pattlson de-
clned 10 accept the invitation unless IL came from
the people, regardless or party bias As the re-
publcans are not likely 10 Join in the request the
event VIII, 10 all appearances, take place without
the presence OF the governor-elect
NOTES.
III was mentioned In yesterdays STAR that Bar.
row and Colquitt had been elected L. s. Senators
On joint ballot, for the short term, Barrow re-
ceived l6 votes and Hill 90; for the long term Col
quit received l22 votes; Jackson, 40; Black, 80,
and Anderson. 20.
Hon. Marshall Jewell says he viii issue q call
early In December and the national republican
committee VIII meet IN January TO consider the
subject OF district representation.
Tie democratic ward ana city committees last
night unanimously nominated the Hon Albert
Palmer Tor mayor OF Boston.
Lieut. GOy-elect Oliver Amos, OF Massachusetts
gave reception at North Easton Tuesday even
Ing, which WAS attended by Gov. Long, Gov -elect
Butler and most Of the leading politicians OF both
parties In Massachusetts
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Name.
The Courts.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Smell

To-day, Bernard Sledge, larceny OF Is pigeons
from VIM. H. BreretOn; 60 days in jail Mary
Smith, larceny OF $13 from Adeine Goodlor; resti-
tuition ordered, and In default 30 days Edward
johnson, colOred, assault on Nathan Roberts; IS
or Is days Anna e. Decker, loud and boisteruus:
s or Is days Matthias Pabst, keeping an unli-
censed bar: Sos or 60 days James Dornelly, do
sos or g daya
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Telegraphic Briefs

The bodyOf Thos. Flynn, aged 30 years, a home
less man, was found hanging to-day from tn
ceiling In the cellar OF house In Mulberry street
New York. The man had been long dead. n
cause Is known for the suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-16

Mary Smith was charged before Judge Smell to-
day with stealing s13 from another colored girl
named Adeline GOOdOe. The testimony was to
the effect that the defendant took the money from
the girl, who had just been sent to buy some school
books The court ordered restitution or $l2, and
in default 30 days. An appeal was noted.
The musical and literary entertainment at the
Assembly church last evening was of rare excel
lence, and was enjoyed by large audience. The
Der being encored. Those who participated In the
entertainment were Misses Birdie and Jessie Har-
yey, Miss Clara Baker and Messrs. Waldecker,
Lawrence, Gibson. Foresman, Smith and PROT E.
C., Townsend.
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A Probably Fatal Knock Down.

READING, PA. Nov 16-In an ARRAY between
Philip Driesic hacher and Richard Muff, employees
Oh the PottstoWn Iron Company, to-day, the for
Knocked senseless The physician summoned re-
ports Drlesichacher in a sinking condition and
says his injuries Will prove fatal
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DUBLIN, Nov. 16-The approver Casey, in his
croSS-examnatiOn, stated that two men named
Kelly and Nee were the authors OF the whole plot
Tor the murder OF the Joyce family. At this time
Ihe court was crowded, and Casey's evidence
caused a sensation.
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The Egyptian PriSOners

CAIRO, Nov. 16.-The questions at Issue between
the prosecution and defense in the case of the
rebel prisoners has been practically arranged. Mr.
Broadley, one OF Arabi's counsel, will commence
ms examination OF the witnesses for the prosecu-
ton to-day.
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Notes From AIexandr,a.

ROBBERS WITH APPETITEs.-Last night burglars
entered the Kitchen OF Mr.. Emanuel Francis, on
St Asaph street, near Duke, stirred w the fire In
the range, and. finding some oysters In the cup
board, cooked them, set the table. made good
meal, and decamped. During the night the police
between King and Cameron, trying to break open
the blinds of the house OF Mr.. Woodward.
who chased the flying thief far as Yeaton's
marsh. Tho officer fired, but missed his aim, and
the thief escaped. No clue has been obtained TO
the ROBBERY OF Miss SisSons house reported yester-
day.
THE CoRoNER's JURY In the case OF the unknown
man found dead on Union street, rendered this
morning verdict that the deceased " came TO his
Death by being run over by the Midland traln.n
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TIE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Tie following are the opening and closing prices
Cf the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by special wire TO II. h Dodge, $50 18th street
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MARRIAGE or A CATHOLIC PRrEsr.-Rev. Rays
mundo Gonzales was publicly married IN 0uAeo.
mala In October. Knowing that his conduct wou19
defended his action and argued strongly IN favu8
OF the abolition OF celibacy among priests 0e -
Roman Catholic faith
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A RECRUIT FOR THE INSANE AsYLUM.-The Secre-
tary OF War has given instructions to have Recruit
John McGloin, 18th infantry, in post hospital at
Fort Smelling, Minn sent to this city under proper
escort, with q view to his admission to the gov
eminent hospital for the insane
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THR sLIFB OF CHRISTI SUIT AGAINST BREcHrR

THR "LIFR OF CHRIsT' SUIT AGAINST BREcHER-
Upon the conclusion OF the testimony In New
n0Tk yesterday In the trial OF the suit OF Samuel
Wilkerson against Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
known as the "Life OF Christ" case Mr.. Sherman
moved TO dismiss the case upon the ground that
There was no date nxed for the closing OF the con-
tract OF Mr.: Beecher to finish the work Judge
Barrett held that the painJiff had failed to make
out case, but he would grant until to-day for the
prOductlon OF evidence to show a Limitation OF the
contract, otherwise he would have to dismiss the
case. Counsel for defense said that the firm had
thrown every obstacle In Mr.. Beecher's way to
asked him to accept other additional work.
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An Incendiary in Custody.

WOODSTOCK ONT, Nov. 16-A co,ored boy,
named HUNDRED, was to-day committed to stand
trial for arson, coroner's jury having found him
guilty OF setting fire to Hayes furniture factory
| upon Two occasions. The loss in one instance
amounted to $4,000.
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~ u nGR ,irs and or Hsts -
aged 10. OF 756 Flushing avenue, met Barba18
Dreichleln and her sister in the street on sunday
evening, and while the four friends were lauRh1nR
and talking together, HUM threw his armS
around Barbara and attempted 70 kiss her. 0ravoP
told him TO let the girl alone. The girl stxuggle1
her. HUM told him TO mind his busineS ~
girl broke away, AMI then HUM and CraV0P
cllnched. HUM fell In the struggle, and his hon0
struck the pavement with great force Yeoten0aV
ne was thought TO be dying OF conclusion Of =
brain. He was 80 low that Coroner Parker CO..
not take his ante-mortem statement Graver VI
arreSted-E y. Sun, NOu Is
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TIE Transit or yENR-Nine c1uooomGoG
were entered at the New York o11oom
Tuesdsy, free OF duty. On the special an (1cuI
Mr. Hoafe, the British vice consul . 49,
Lieut. 9. b Neate. OF the royal ~, 0y1o9
the Science club Of London, % - fekD 0D1ogU =
tons In New York Of the Transit g ye1uA 81
chronometers were brought from unE1on1 ~ No.
and are TO be used for that PURPOSE IN GfoooG
Unlcn building. ~