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by all druggists
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-23

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complete assortment of
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The n.ara q Es..,,..,,>>

CHANCES MADE IN AssEssnKNTs rHn AFTERNOON
The board or Rssessors, at their meeting this A.
ternoon, made the following changes without An.
peals: Lot 2, 50. s's was Increased from n censs
70 20 cents per foot. and lot 8 from cents 20 70
cents per foot The Improvements on lot i6
50. 62s, were increased from $500 20 $500:
lots l. 3 5, H. Is. Is, IL and Is, square eq7 were
reduced 10 cents per foot. The improvements IN
the names OF Geo Sanhardt and Thts Miller's heirs
were reduced from $50 10 $500 each lot square se
was increased from 80 cents 20 rs cents per foot:
lot at northwest corner OF square - Georgetown
De changed 10 80 cents per foot. and that the i'm
proVementS on sub lots I, 2, g. and 5 square rs
G georgetown. Increased from $3.50 10 60 an
each, and that houses on lois "a. So 30 George.
town, reduced 10 500: improvements on lot an
sd "a Georgetown, reduced 90 g. 4e0 and 81 900 ra.
spectively.
CHANGES IN THE COUNTY.
on motion OF the assessor In the cosnty district
the board OF assessors this afternoon made
the following changes: Woadley road
farm, assessed IA name OF ". ". Evans
DE increased from $50 20 $50 per acre;
The assessments on suhd visions were Increased
as follows: sub. lot l. $3.50 per acre; sub lot 2 &C
So lot at 900: lot At Sl95 10. s. ut $3.50: lots
ana z, at Ssop; lots and 4 nj $3.50: lots TO-
III. IL and Is, nj $500; lots Ia and Is. nj sl75:
$40; lot ~, al $sC; LOT p. at $50: lots - % and
"a, NJ s2oo lots 25 aud It, at $780, lot % AT si75
lot % at $780, and lots ~. 80 and 81, at $500
THE NEW YORK STOCKMARKsr
1ff1ollowing are The opening and closing prf.eN
fltle New FORK Stock Market TO-DAY as rsportef
fyspeclal wire TO II. Il Dodge. $50 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR,

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR.
Your editorial remarks in last evenings STAR
upon the importance Of taking all possible sani-
tary precautions against the Introduction OF
cholera and yellow fever into this country, has
suggested to me to ask you to call the attention OF
The city authorities TO the wretched condition of
at least portion OF our city. il sanitary point
OF view speak particularly OF the eastern part
or the city, because know what / shall state to
De true from personal observation. There is COM
paratlvely but little sewerage in the section /
speak Of and we depend, TO a large extent, upon
river or 10 some distant sewer 1t is what is
known as surface drainage These cutters are
now INSTRUCTED by growing grass and weeds,
causing trash and dirt to lodge and dam the
water. which lies in stagnant and putrid pools.
Under the Old municipal form of government II
was customary to clean these cutters every
spring, sometimes twice year, but with the ex-
ceptlon or some partial cleaning done by residents
IN 'front.' OF their houses they are to-day in the con-
dftfon have stated.
There are also many pools of stagnant water all
aoout breeding malaria and mosquitoes, and
looking DIS II they would afford hospitable recep-
lion tI1 10 cholera yellow fever or any other pest
VIII call the attention OF my friend, DR.. Towns
bend, to one only, by way OF Illustration. On the
south side OF X, between 18th and 18th streets
southeast, Is nice one, all the more attractive
and odorous from the fact that 1t is a receptacle
OF the DRAWINGS and offal from an adjacent
slaughter house. could name many others, but
Will not treSpass upon your valuable space to do
so, as my purpose will be accomplished II sue
coed In inducing our health authorities, while
they are casting about for beams, to pluck out
these notes. Truly yours, &c"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
RleVy His Brains Out.
A DISCHARGED POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT EMP
SEEKS


SEEKS DEATH.
About O'Clock this morning Andrew c. Smith,
residing at 3S4 9Th street northeast, attempted to
commit suicide, by shooting himself in the head
with Smith & WessOn revolver. The physician
In attendance stated that 1t was impossible for
him to recover as his brains were partially blown
out OF his head Smith, who is better known as
bud" Smith, was for many years one OF the door,
Keepers at the White House At thesbeginning OF
the present administration he was transferred to
the Post Office department., where he was en-
ployed In the third assistants Office. He was dis
chaoeed from there July LIST, and the loss OF his
place, together with excessive drinking, Is be-
lieved to have induced him to attempt to take his
HE He drank for number Of years, and during
Mr.. Hayes term was reprlmanded personally by
the President and warned that ii he did not give
up the habit he would be discharged. This had
the desired effect, and Smith gave up drinking,
but after he went TO the Post ONCE department.
he began again. His friends are surprised that
he should have done such desperate deed, as he
Is not melancholy by nature; but on the con-
traTy, has rather happy disposition. He has a
wife and three children.
Smith died at II 40 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

AMysterio,s Murder.
A SINGLE RED HAIR HELPS TO CONVICT THE MUIR
DERER.

SINGLE RED HAIR HELPS TO CONVICT THE MIR
Archibald W. Newton, young man belonging
to wealthy English family, has just been con-
victed in Orange county, Fla, of the murder OF
Samuel Mcmillan, a reputed miser, who lived near
Crystal Lake. Mcmillan was supposed to carry
large sum Of money on his person. and the last
seen OF him was on the evening Of September 3Oth
last, when he was walking In company with New
ton. On the 18th OF october his headless body
was found in Crystal Lake. anchored to the bot
tom by a sack containing nails. A few days later
his head was found with bulet-hole in the back
OF his skull. The bullet was recovered, and 1t
ftte1 exactly pistol Newton had borrowed from
a neighbour. Soon after the murder Newton be-
came flush OF funds. and accounted for the money
by stating that his wire's brother had sent him
$4,000 to buy an orange grove. He was suspected
OF the murder, and, when tn" trial came on, the
prosecution introduced an Ell ,iSh woman as a
witness, who testif1e that the FAMILY OF his wife
had not f25 in The world ch less 925 900 to In
vest in orange groves The money sent from Eng
land had been the main point in til, def ,nse. and
the evidence was complete surprise. Mcmillan,
the murdered man, had, coarse. rcd hair, AMI at
the trial Dr. King Ayly testified that he found in
blood spots on a handkerchief f0unl in Newtons
pocket. the morning after the murder, single red
hair which was coarse like that Of the deceased.
The defense fought the case point by point, but
The drift was against them, and when Newton
said that he had borrowed the pistol to shoot an
alligator the audience laughed In scorn The jury
rendered verdict OF murder in the first degree,
and the judge sentenced the prisoner to be hung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The Striking Operators.


RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERs PRESENT THEIR GREY
ANCES
NEW YORK. August AT the meeting or the
striking telegrapherS this afternoon Chairman
Mitchell stated that bill OF grievances had been
presented to-day to the officers OF the Delaware,
piers employed by that road, aud that bills of
grievances would also be presented to-day by the
telegrapherS employed by the roads leading out
OF Chicago. Mr. Mitchell said he thought that
the telegrapherS in the employ OF the Chicago and
Alton railroad would strike this afternoon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The Courts.
The SHEPPARD Tragedy.

THE CoRoNRR's INQUEST YESTERDAY.
An investigation In regard to the death OF Hor.
ace b. Shepard and Annie c. Shepard was made
In New York yesterday by Coroner Martin and
jury.
The Rev. p. II. Shepard, OF Saybrook, Conn. the
father OF the deceased said that he did believe
that the letter which was found In bis sons vest
pocket was written by him. He had compared it
with letters which had been written TO him by his
son recently, and was convinced that the letter
was the work or some other person, as the
handwriting, although 1t resembled that OF
his son, bore evidences OF n forgery. Mr.
Shepard stated also that, until three years
ago, Horace had lived at home and was a most
dutiful son In every respect He never associated
with low persons and was almost like a girl IN the
gentleneSS and tlmdity OF his character He did
not believe that his son could ever have summoned
courage 10 Kill any one, much less 10 end his own
life. In living with the woman who called herself
his wife he thought his son had been the victim OF
some gross deception. The jury, after long de-
liberation, returned with the verdict that both OF
the deceased persons came to their death at the
hands OF Horace b. Shepard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The New York Cigar Makers, Troubles


MOBILE, August 4-Thc revenue cutter Forward,
while on a cruise outside Sand island. Off Mobile
bay, yesterday, spoke the Norwegian bark VascO
de Cana, from Vera Cruz, with yellow fever on
board. The sick were reported to be convalescing
and needing no assistance. The bark was pro-
hibited from coming Nearer than ten miles from
Mobile BAR and a pilot was not allowed to go on
board. She was ordered to Ship island, and set
sail at once, With a fair wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

PHILADELPHIA, August 4.-Joscph T. Ford,
attorney-at-law; Joseph Rue, and VIM. Halloran
We're arrested to-day, charged with conspiracy to
cause the arrest and Indictment of John O'Grady
a lawyer. The latter was arrested last December
on the charge OF conspirng. with Others, to obtain
5000 by fraud from the American Legion OF
Honor, and was acquitted last month The pris-
oners were committed In $500 bail each for
hearing on Friday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
Local NOtCs.

Two prisoners tried to escape at the Police
Court this morning while being taken IRON the
van to the cells. Bailin Barton promptly gave
them the collar and landed them In the cell.
MT. q. G. Staples, the proprietor Of the hotel at
Thousand Islands, has leased Wizards hotel from
the heirs OF the late Col. Cooke, for period OF
five years, and Will open October lst
Special Officer Mckay, at the Washington mar
ket, this afternoon took out a warrant against
VIM Mansfield, charging him with the larceny OF
load OF produce. He States that Mansfield drove
OH a horse and wagon from the market and sold
the produce and returned the empty wagon.
District Chemist DtSmcdt has analysed the wa
ter or TWO pumps at the cclored Orphans Home
and pronounced 1t "gOOd water"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

johnson, wealthy farmer, who lived In Alps. n
Y, died sud ienly about month ago, and it was
causes. Circumstances have since arisen which
have caused the charge to be made that johnson
was poisoned BY his wife. TWO OF the childrep
crime. The body viii be exhumei and an analysis
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
Fire in Boston.

BOSTON, August A fire in block Of three
dwelling houses, on Laurel street. in the RoXbury
district. this morning, badly damaged the houses
and destroyed most OF the tenants property, The
loss Will reach Sl5 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The Culpep-r r. Q. Robbery.


HEARING IN TIE CASE OF 5RANK1xARxApuKE ELLIS
The arrest Of Frank Narmaduke Ellis on the
charge OF breaking into 1.-THE post Office at Gull
pepper, Va, on the 10th Of June last, and stealing
$500 worth Of stamps, was mentioned in the first
edition OF THE STAR.
The accused was taken before Commissioner
Mills this afternoon. when MessrS j. E. and H.
Norris appeared for him. Before proceeding with
the case Post Onice Inspector Thos. P. Shall
cross flied an informa tion that Ellis alias Sull-
post Office at we ese WE the
ginia, with intent to cemmit larceny or other
depreciation contrary to section 547s.
Mr. Frank NJ. Irwin, assistant district attorney,
appeared Tor the government f.
A., Mr. Norris, after reading the information, said
the stamps may have been used and that there
was no value laid
MIR Irwin answered that the gravamen of the
onense was breaking into the office.
Mr.. Norris said he had NO objection to the wit
neSses from distance to be heard.
George T. Grouse, postmaster at Culpeper Va.
testified that on the night OF June 10th the office
was opened and the door Of the iron safe blown
off, The entrance to the building was by forcing
morning the safe door was lying on the floor. pa
pers lying around. chisel brace, piece of safety
fuse, and small piece OF bit There was in the
safe all their postage stamps, which were taken
The stamps were OF ], 2, 3, &C., and amounted to
$Sl6 70 and the money amounted to about $50.
Registered letters and packages were taken, one
blown open with gunpowder.
WIN Beok Mrs Catherine Hicks and MI
pepper. The hearing was then adjourned.
Amuscments, &c. Tonight.
THEArER CoNIQUE- Amy Arlington's Blonde
Burlesque Troupe.
ABNERs GARDEN.-voca1 and orchestral concert
DRIVERS SUMNER GARDEN.-Music and variety.
DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF A HORSES KICK
Mr.. Robert c. Poist. OF South Washington died
yesterday from the effects or the kick OF q horse
received few days ago Mr. Poist was examining
the horse and was kicked in the left breast 1t
was thought that he was recovering, and so his
death yesterday caused considerable SURPRISE
HOW Mr. PETERSEN WAS SHOT.-Mr. Frank K,
Ward stated to STAR reporter to-day, in refer
ence to the report that Mr. Henry Petersen was in
a dangerous condition from the effects OF a wound
In the head accidentally inflicted by Mr. Ward that
about two months ago he was with party of gen.
tiemen who were amusing themselves with little
parlor air gun After shooting at different objects
he placed the gun so as to send the little bullet
through Mr.. Petersen's silk hat The bullet was
detected from its course by the lining in the hat
and inflicted scalp wound on Mr.. Petersen's head,
which was healed in two or three days. About q
week ago Mr.. Petersen was attacked with typhoid
FEVER, but is now COnVa leScent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

APPoRTIoNMENT m PENNsYLvANIA--The Penn
spivanta house OF representatives yesterday
conference committee On the congressional APP
rortionment. to be composed or five members o;
the house and I've senators. A resolution pro-
vidng for similar committee on The legislative
apD0rtl0nment passed the house on Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
Foreign News.
THE VATICAN AND FRANC

THE VATICAN AND FRANCE.
ROME August 4.-The negotiations between the
Vatican and France In regard to religious affairs
have. through the lett OF President Grevy, re-
suited in accord on the principal questions at Is
sue. Instructions in accordance with the arrange
ment made have been sent TO the papal nunc:o at
Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
Teie2raDhic Rr5efx.

The 1roquo1s Indian and Canadian Lacrosse
teams have returned to Canada from. England
yesterday on the steamer Dominion
g. w. Harms, who was route from Kansas
United suicide by shooting himself on the day
express ON the Pan Handle railroad company this
morning, near Pittsburg. 1t is supposed that he
was mentally unSOund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

STARTLING DISCOVERY IN THR ORPHANS COURT
OF ERIE, PA.-Great excitement was created in
legal circles IN Erie Pa. yesterday by the discov-
tampered with One leaf, containing the record
Of suit between the Parsons estate and the Erie
Dime Savings Bank, in which 81, 900 wastnvolved,
size and ruling pasted in instead. The change had
been made with such skill that the imposition
result of an investigation and the effect of the
loss Of the record In the case are matters OF con-
sdera Die moment, and the result is awaited with
great interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

fearful wind and rain storm occurred az Md
lothian, Texaa, last evrning, which completely
destroyed h0tel, buryiDg several persons beneath
the ruins All were badly injured, but 50 lar a.
learned, nobody was killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
An Electrical Phenomenon
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
EXnrYfhinc nerf aiming 10 the nrfInt

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Everything pertaining 10 the action OF cleo.
trcity Is so interesting and important at this time
that send an account OF the remarkable effect
upon tree In an adj AGENT grove. During a rather
remarkable display or electric light from storm
passing north OF US, there was fash and report
Startilngly near. For a day or two we saw no
signs or any damage having been done, tut at
length my attention was drawn 10 black oak
standing near where a chestnut had previously
been struck and killed, and immediately ad Joining
other trees. There was no sign whatever OF any
disturbance In tie upper part Of the tree. within
nSe feet OF the ground, but from that point up TO
twenty-five feet, on the southeast side, Il han the
appearance OF having been scooped out by huge
gouge TO width OF about twelve inches and To a
depth In the deepest place OF from four 10 six
inches The spllnters were thrown 10 the south
east TO n distance OF twenty yards. Moreover. the
fragments still clnging TO the tree opened up ana
dorm, as II they were the blades OF a knife. The
whole appearance was such as might have been
presented had long cartridge or dynamite been
placed under the bark ana exploded. Not leaf
seemed TO have been disturbed In the upper part
or that or the adjacent trees could trace the
course OF the "fiuid" TO the ground 10y any visible
effect.
contribute this as one OF the observed facts
an accumulation OF which may aid US In groping
our way through the mysteries OF this pow erful
agent. HENRY c. uaILowE0
sandy Spring. Nd.
COMMISSIONERS APPoiSTED.-The acting Secre.
man Van Horn, JAS Stettmuad and J. L. Morrison
commission to select a site for the new public
building at Jefferson cry, Missouri.
The Courts
POLICE CoURT-Judge Nuts, pro tenn
To-day, Edward sweeney, assault Oh Elias Rash.
er; $40 or 80 days. Richard stewart. cOlored petit
larceny; 30 days. Edward Jefferson. colorpd, loud
ana boisterous: IS or Is days. John Brannan. do
do. w. Beldoon, Indecent exposure; go r. 81
Lloyd, profanity; S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
Mss ANNIE X. HUMPHREY.
SEWING MACHINES. &c.

'INHE 'rH STREET SEWING MAC III Ne HOUSE
Il ESTABLISHED 1865.
HE QUEEN SEWING MACHINE
n rercchized aad &C acknowledged by highest mechan-
ICE stthorltles as the best made, lont silent highest
thinning ana hishes: arm lock stitch machine ever
ihsde. All movements made OF the finest steel No
holes TO thread neither has its shu.c we sen o,,Iv
trst-cass new improved machines u different nakes
NcgUarale Tee the Enest assortment
ana lowest prices No outside agent. Frst-class ma.
chimes for rent All kinds Repaired ana Warranted
Illustrated Catalogue and prlceiis mailed free aI,y
address e. ATEEBAt'H
Double Store. corner 9TH and Ii st-eets
Gent.s Furnshiugs and Hat next door. ula
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

The steamer Pathan has arTtvrd at Melbourne
Australia, from Adelaide. Kavanagh. Joseph
trials Of the Phoenix Park murders. who Were
on board, were identined and prohibited from
landing. Seven other passengers on the inthan
were suspected OF having been witnesses Tor the
government In those trials, but were not tdent1-
ned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
News Briefs.

'Vennor is at it again. He predicts dry August
The peach crop promises In some sections to ex-
coed that OF last year. l. N. Mills. superintend-
railroad estimates that there will be shipped over
the Delaware and its connections 500 QUO baskets
A telegram from Cape Lookout, N. c., says:
here. Three pilots went to it in boats and found
Greenland kayack, or boat, on it,with the frozen
body OF an EsQuimaux lying inside the boat. The
body was brought ashore and buried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
I'd Edition.
--latest TGlegrans to The Star.
Gov. Newell Summoned 70 Trenton.

TRENTON, Nj, August A citation has been
Issued by Chancellor Runyon. ordering the appear
ance before him OF Ex-Governor Newell. now gov
eTnor or washington territory, to answer certain
interrOgatorfes in connection with the Will of the
late DR.. Van DeurSOn, OF New Brunswick. Ex-
G0v. Newell married relative OF the deceased,
who was also one OF the heirs and was appointed
as one OF the executors. but was afterward re-
moved on application OF the other heirs, who
charged that all the money that had so far been
distributed had gone to Mrs. Newell
NEW YORK. August 4.-The troubles between the
cigar manufacturers and their employees seem
likely to break out aIresh. To-day the progress
slve union men employed In OttenbergS shop quit
work because their employer engaged ten men
belonging to the international union. This ac-
ton OF Ottenberg's men is not cOuntenanced by
the employees OF the other manufacturers, as,
under the late agreement, the latter were to en-
plOy men from either union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
The Credit of tho Bank Not Impaired

BOSTON, August 4.-The cashier OF the ST. Ste
phens, N B., bank, which has been mentioned in
connection with the recent heavy failures. tele-
graphs that the credit OF the bank is not impaired
and that it possesses abundant means for all It's
liabilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04

AN INTERESTING LIFR INSURANCE CAsE-The
Union Mutual Life Insurance company to-day, by
Rutlege Wilson. filed DILL OF interpeader agt w.
W. Post ct al. policy was issued on the life of
Loyal COwles In favor Of his wife and children on
June sth 1873 three months after notice OF
death. In September following Cowles, it is
the nocy to Pos oYa al and
leaving three children, and soon after Post de-
manded the money. but the children, Mary A..
Tucker and E. Lila HELEN asserted that the assign
ment was invalid on the ground that they were
married women when they signed the paper. and
that John S. COwleS being OF unsound mind was
incapable or making a valid contract. The COM
pany by reason or these premises cannot pay the
money, ana is threatened with a series of suits,
payment. They pray that they may pay this
money into court and defendants be required TO
prove their respective claims.