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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
SGla:kC. the GnEEias.

CCKf0CS DISCOVERIES " TIE HnLNEAD CEMETERY.
Mr. George T. NcGlue, employed by the District
authorities 10 remove the bodies from the old Hol
mead cemetery. stated 10 a STAR porter that he
Is now at work with lis fierce on the higher pOr-
tons OF the old cemetery, and that every coffin he
uneaTths contains snakes In some cases he finds
the reptiles rolled up into balls, tnteTtwined in
very complicated manner Every stump or post he
CFeTtUTcS Diseases from one TO half a dozen
snakes OF the smaller and nom poisonous kinds.
They have probably bored through the loose
ground where II i caTesSly packed by the sections
ami flnd vaT1 winter quarters IN the partially de-
CaEed collins In ore Coffin nothing lett Of the
remains but a skull, IN which was a Knot OF these
snakes ME Nc(iiUe states that not rat is TO be
found about he cemetery. For many years rats
had possession on the higher portions OF the cem-
etery, near Boundary street, but the snakes ap-
pear 10 have driven them away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

After much experimenting. Dr. Richardson
has found a satisfactory means OF causing pain
less death. and has introduced it into the home
for lost dogs in London. The animals TO be
killed are placed in a chamber charged with a
mixture OF carbonic oxide and chloroform
vapor. when they TRANQUILITY fail asleep and
wake no more
The Frederick, Md. Carnival association has
determined to have a demonstration similar to
that OF last year. including trades display on
Tuesday. February 18TH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
4 NIRGINIA EInpEMr,,r CASE -.ttrr AM. :,

VIRGINIA ELoPEMFNr CAsE-M1ss AIlie n
Jewell, a daughter OF Mayor Jewell, or Lexington,
va, was 10 have been married last Wednesday
evening 10 MI. Carlisle of California, a former
cadet at the Military institute, but on TUESDAY
night she eioped with Mr.. L. b. Powell, Of Mis-
sour, VINO was TO have been Mr. Carlisle'S best
man. The elOperS took the train at StaunfOn for
LageTStoWn. Md. where they were married We'd
nesday evening. 1t is said that the young lady
was engaged TO MI. Powell before She was engag ei
70 mr. Carlisle. Mr.. Powell is a law student at
washington and Lee university The Monday
night before the elopemcnt Mr. Carlisle Vyho had
arrived from California two weeks ago for the
weddng), Miss Jewell, Ny Powell, and the other
grooclsrnen and bridesmaids went TO the church
and TehearSed the exits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
TROUBLE IN THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CTR

TROUBLE IN THE MARYLAND JOCKEY C1UR-At
q meeting or the Maryland Jockey club in Balti-
more, Major j. ID. Ferguson, the secretary since
loao rendered his resignation, giving as the rea-
son The disposition shown ON the part OF members,
OF the executive committee to make his duties un-
peasant and TO force his resignation. EX-Goy
bowie SAID he thought the interests OF the club
would De subserved by Mir. Fergurson's resigna-
tlon as his 1nfirmities OF temper ana conduct to-
Wafas owners mad kept many horses away from
treated the officers ana members OF the National
Jockey cup OF this city improperly by advising
owners not 10 send their stables and by sending
inferior badges OF admission 10 Pimlico TO some Of
the Officers After considerable discussion, mo-
Con requesting Major Ferguson 10 withdraw his
was accepted by vote OF 40 to a5 and the club adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
EsHneszscniens OF Virginia State Funds.
TIE RICHMOND DEFALCATI0N-CHIEF CLERK SMITH



Richmond, Va, special TO the Baltimore Anlel1-
can, December 2d, says: The grand jury OF the
musings court, Which has been Investigating the
aeged default in the state auditors Office today
adjourned until Thursday. William r. Smith,
cher clerk in the Office OF auditor Of pubic ac-
counts, who was suspended by Auditor Marye upon
the discovery Of irregularities in that Office was
arrested at ten o'cfoek tonight, charged with the
embezzement Of state funds. Two warrants were
issued upon a1lidaYitS OF Chief of Police Poe In
winch the amounts alleged to have been embezzled
aggregate 81 615. Smith viii be brought before the
ponce court tomorrow morning, when an effort
VIII De made TO have him bailed The special COM
nttee OF the legislature appointed TO investigate.
tDe auditors Office TO ascertain the extent OF the
defalcation VIII begin its lahOrs in day or two.
ia case OF loss, the bOndSmcn of Auditor Taylor,
Massey and Alien, VIII be responsible, the deIal-
cation, ii is believed. having EXTENDED through
thelr terms OF Office. Auditor Taylor is dead.
Ne5SfS. Massey and Allen were auditors under the
Malone reign. Auditor Marye, the present 1nculn-
bent elected by the democrats last winter. Is be-
ieYed 10 be safe, il is thought no DISCREPANCIES
occurred during his term OF Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

At Vienna, Maries county, No., Saturday
evening. Thomas NJ. Watkins. editor of the
Maries Weekly Herald was shot and killed by
John II. Diggs, editor of the Maries County
Courier.
Eugene B. Halle. of West Field, Richmond
elected in the state of Nav York nm tbe St
John ticket He ran for justice of sessions. and
received ~ votes. His election is generally con-
ceded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
The PIenary Council.

There were two sessions Of the Plenary Council
yesterday. The first was of the bishops at ST
Mary's seminary. and the second Joint session Of
bishops and theologians in the cathedral. At the
latter great deal OF matter previously agreed upon
at the meetings of the bishops was taken up and
adopted. The theologans expressed themselves
Hee.y. and the greatest harmony existed. 1t wiz
De The last session TO which the theoogianS Will be
ADMITTED. except the solemn and closing session on
SUNDAY, as the remainder OF the meetings during
tne week Will be OF the bishops only. Tomorrow
the pontliical mass and sermon usual on Thursday
Will De omitted, and there viii be no religious
services In connection with the council on that day
IN the cathedral at all Last night In the cathedral
Blshop Dwenger preached ON "The Sacrament Of
the EuchariSI.p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
Well Managed.

From tie New York Sun.
The narrow escape Of a workman the other
day from falling from the top of the Washing
ton monument recalls the fact that since the re-
sumption of work on the shaft. few years ago.
not single fatal accident has occurred In
deed, if we have been correctly informed not
even serious injury has happened 10 either
workman or visitor. This is a remarkable and
most creditable record in a work Of such mapDi-
tnde. attesting the care and judgment with
which safeguards have been thrown about the
labor of construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
a story Of Smart Ram Down South.

@tOIII tIIt 1iVIINIVTSUH Ita1.
The most sagacious sheep in North Carolina
is an old ram that belongs to J. A. Adcock. in
Sandy Creek township He can not only dis
tingush the persimmon trees from trees of
other growth in the pasture. but has learned
how to get the fruit down from them. This he
does by butting the tree. He gets off suitable
distance, stands onhis hind legs. as if in the at
tltude OF fighting. and strikes the tree yipor-
Gus blow with his head. When he has shaken
the persimmons off he quietly eats them and
goes on his way until his appetite demands
more. This wise old ram used to rob the apple
trees In the same way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

'RTsPEcrFCLLY CALL THE ATTENTION OF
ARCHITECTS AND THOSE CONTEMPLATING
BUILDING TO MY STOCK OF FIRST-CLAsS
HEATING APPARATUS. AND WOULD PARTIoU.
LAifLf CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
WROUGHT IRON FURNACES FROM TEE WELL
KNOWN FACTORY OF REYNOLDS & SON. WHICH
CONSIDER AS GOOD IF NOT SUPERIOR TO
STEAM HEATING Al ONE HUNDRED PER CENT
CHEAPER IN COST. WOULD ALSO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO THE WELL-KNOwy FIREPLACE
HEATERS. FROM THE FACTORY OF JAMES
SPEAR. FOR HEATING TWO OR MORE ROOMS
ABOVE FOR ECONOMY AND HEATING QUALITY
THEY HAVE NO EQUAL. THESE HEATERS AND
FURNACES ARE BLING Used EXTENSIVELY IN
SOME OF THE FINEST HOUSES IN TIE CITY
WHICH We TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN REFER
RING To- A CALL Is SOLICITED AND ksT1-
MATES PROMPTLY FURNISHED
WALTER D. wYvLL. EXCLUSIVE Aorrr
sD26 No. xs2 PA AVE. NEAR ~ STREET
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

,llepant noENANS, SEwIARKTTS RUSSIAN
CIRCULARS at s.. sc. 81 aud SIS
AL styles of JACKETS at - $3.50 81. s. 5oand s6.
l5o SILK and SATIN WRAPS at SO. $40 and s12
SILK PLUSH GARMENTS below market value
. coo Misses and CLIldren's HAYELOCKS and NEW
MAhhEIa. most nliiccDt IHe at 81, So 81 IS
and So. w. -
oo1 Wool and French FELT HATS at Soc. 75c. 81
1000 Chdrel's Elegant TRIMMED HATS at Csc,
5Oc., zoe. 81 and 81 %
BIRDS. PLUMES, WINGS. TIPS. RIBBONS VEL
sold elseW here 49, -
Ladies TNDIRWFAR. CORSETS and KID GLOVES
below manufacturers prices
Do not buy until you have examined our stock and
asceralned Prices Il you wish to save your money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

POP-EYED DARKEY rushed into an Austin
express Office, and asked excitedly:
lis OAR any express package here for Major
Jones?"
Have you got an order?'
''No, sab"
You can't get anything out of this office
without an order"
The coored gentleman went two miles and
pack On the double-quick. Once more he stood
before the desk, painting and blowing, and tan
ming himself with his hat
''Heah am de order sah''
Express agent to clerk: 'Any package here
iOr Major Jones?"
'.No" T,orcs q fy;a,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
kEts ErstIlnrat

! wonder how they can have met,
These two Who, where the blue wave wet
The shining sands, are passing by
She looking sveetly coy ana shy.
He pleased, though rather cCCi as yet?
An hour or more see they let
Slip quickly by. How can they get
Such pleasure from the sea ana SKY?
wonder ROM?
They come, when now the sun IS set,
HummiDg some sweet old iO.a uuet.
She bears his cane perCned up on high,
lie swings her hat rs they pass nlyl
Some day tl'Ill break: this witching net,
1 NnInfn. N -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

INTENDING CABINET CRISIS N FRAEcF-The
election OF NJ. GARNER, the BOnaDarItst to the
deputies; the recent outV0ting of the government
IN the chamDer OF deputies. together with the pub.
TIC GlScOntent In relation 10 Chinese affairs have
revived the belief that cabinet crisis is fmHtnent
In France. NJ. WaldecE-ko-seau has s,gnified his
intention OF reSlgn1ng Tie cabinet was defeated
twice yesterday in the chamber OF deputies. and
meeting VIII be held to-day TO determine unOn
some action. NJ. Brtsson, president OF the cham
Der, Is already spoken OF aS VI. Ferry's successor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

A YOUTHFUL MAIL RoBBER.-A youth, named
Quarrler, a mail carrier on one OF the routes in
Nicholas county, W. Va, has been arrested on the
charge OF rODbing The mails. He made full con-
ies5on OF the crime His plan was to cur the leather
loose from one or the riyets In the pouch Lifting
the eatnef be thrust in his hand and examined the
contents or the sack at his leaSure His stea!ings
amount to nearly $1,000, every cent OF which he
turned over TO the Officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

+ autitu wool 6lilrr p'E.ds in hirh aud sllbd-ed
CO oi ~ cgits huvc ras :. p cents reduced from
lain e2>llncses in all the leading shades IaS cents
CO English cas- .l.crc, ,tst imported a. - cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

HEAVY DAMAGES AGAINST A RAuRo.n - The
jury In the case Of Engineer John Fitzsimnons.
OF Youngstown, Ohio, against the Pennsylvania
rhiroad company, asking $4,000 damages for fni,-
Tles received on the railroad, making him CRIPPLE
1Or lie, Yesterday returned verdict for FitZsim-
mons 1or S21 800. The company at the time of the
accident oiered him S1S0C0, but he refused, and
last summer secured q verdict for $4,000 The
company was granted new trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

The NEW MEXICAN CABINET.-Presfdent DaZ of
Mexico, has appointed the following cabinet: Min
lster OF foreign relations, Senior Ignacio Marisca
now minister 10 England; minister OF war, GEN
PedFo hlhoJosa; minister OF justice, Senior Joaquin
Bardnda; minister OF the treasury Senior Manuel
DuOlan, and minister of the interior, senior Manuel
Romero Rubio. The minister OF public works has
not yet been appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
nj unger's Black Flag Unfursed i'm
Chicago.


speech in German by Mr.. Schwab concluded
the experimenting at the Thanksgiving mass
meeting Of the socialists, and about five huls-
dred men fell in line behind the red and black
flags and marched through Michigan and other
avenues where the aristocracy is supposed to
dwell. in order, as they put it, Ito make the
voice of hunger heard" An inconsistency. an
parently unnotced by the socialistic leaders.
was that the men carrying and surrounding the
black flags that cry for bread We're all we'll
dressed, sleek and fat, and in far greater danger
OF govt than OF starvation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

AN AMERICAN VESSELS CARGO CoNFIsCATRD IN
PERU.-Ihe United States steamer Shenandoah has
sailed from Caliao Tor Moliendo to inquire into the
laclS connected with one OF Caceres' acts. An
American vessel carried cargo OF guano from Hua-
enc 10 MoHendo Tor use on The plantations there.
property. and sold IT, The captain OF the vessel
protested TO the American legation at Lima and as
make inquiries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

THE MARKET QUOTATIONS QUESTION IN CHICAGO
The Chicago board Of trade committee yesterday
decided TO furnish the telegraph companies with
It's market quotations under a state law. This
means that quotations TO be made private mes
sages. which can only be sent 10 persons whose ad-
dresses appear on the messages,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
GREAT SLAUGHTER IN cHnpREN's cuo.Ks

Ivory lad Intending t. purchase a winter cloak this
5o2 81 ouid ia ruuzhlv irkl,f tais conn etc stoc
e., e '- ~ selection II viii amply repay her
both as regards style, quality and price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
A Young Girls Strange aeat,,,

lilly Lawson, aged twelve. residing on Sand
PRAIRIE four miles from Nayasota. Texas, con-
templated visit to neighbor last SATURDAY.
night, and being alone in the house she con-
ceiVed the idea of securing the premises from
Intrusion by boting the door from the inside
and making her exit through the window.
rarity raising the sash she crawled out. but
falling to maintain it in position the sash fell on
her upturned throat and strangled her. She
was found Sunday morning thus suspended by
the neck, her feet nearly touching the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
The President-eIect and the Civ,, Ser.
vi

From the Washington Correspondence y. Y Herald
The democratic members of the New York
delegation were much sought for by their demo-
cratic colleagues for information about the
President-elect. The report of Gov Cleveland's
firm adherence to civil service reform at Albany
was generally known, but very few appeared to
believe that he was so radical in his support of
the principle as had been published. Tie New
York members said that his conduct in this re-
gard had not been exaggerated; that he had
retained all the clerical force at the state capt.
tol before the civil service law was even pro-
posed, and had promptly given that measure his
approval when presented for his signature
those members who thought they might have
some influence in tie way OF appointments un-
DER the next administration got but very little
encouragement from the New York Congress
men The Ohio democrats were particularly
chagrlned to think that the law credited to tile
zeal OF Senator Pendleton, OF their state, would
so environ the incoming administration as TO
make promises of appointments to clerical posi-
tons OF very little il any weight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
NOVEMBER EN NEW ORLEANS.
Preparation for the Expedition.

A POLITICAL LULL-PRoGREss OF WORK ON TIE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS FOR THE GREAT SHOW
ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITS-BoTEIS, NEW AND OLD
TIE Blue AND THE GRAY-JoAoUTS MILLER on
GEORGE CoBBs HOME
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03

The last OF the Eskimo dogs at Drnjd Hi,
park, Baltimore, died Monday. in spite of the
strenuous efforts of Capt. Cassell and his men to
save his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
DIR. Go0deu Declines.
WHY he CANNOT ACCEPT TEE PASTORATE OF TIL
CCNLtEEEI I

WHY he CANNOT ACCEPT TEE PASSIONATE OF THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
A formal letter from Rev. DR.. c. L. GOodel of
St. Louis, declining the call recently extended TO
him by the Congregational church Of this city, has
been received by the committee representing the
congregation here. IN his letter Dr.. GOodelI SAYS
''Ihe central and commanding position of this
church. the excellent record II has made under the
able and successful leadership OF Dr.. Rankin the
beneyOence and activity and devotedncss OF its
large memoer>hIp,the leading relation holds both
tOCur congregational pOlity ana the coOred people,
the spirit OF Christ that shines in it. these make it
very attractive and influential field for any one
who could hope. by tie power OF God. to occupy it.
Inc suffering from abSenJeeS which you anticipate
In the spring draws me 10 1t. instead of turning me
away. bUt. on the other hand am already settled
over church which stands in the center OF a wide
and needy field 1t is in the full tide OF successful
blest Of God but ike every church It needs head
a truly ship needs captain, the crew can not
sail it If / leave one field for another without
some need OF change n myself, or In my church
there l. no gain 10 the cause serve: still an i'm
pOrtant church + without a pastor as before"
He refers at length 20 the debt he owes TO his
present congregation on account OF their great in
diligence 70 him. ana adds that for him 10 leave
them now Il would be another blow TO long pas
tCrateS which il these restless and changing times
Is greatly needed for the highest good or both
pastor and people.
A prominent member OF the Congregational
that the committee having aimed SO high as Dr.
GoCdeH could not lower their aim now. and would
he expected. look for some one OF equal rank with
DR.. GCOdelI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
CHILDrc,2s roLo CAPS.
FURs AND FUR TRIMMINGS

made of TIE finest Atwood Jersey cloth reduced 10 Ia
G,ns SSlore-tiaIiet navy blue brown. green csrii-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
EAwA..ErE Al.o.G Ls.kAsA..-ss.N.
a Class of People E.is,s Cannot Get
Their lives Insured.

There is, perhaps. 40 avocst.on 50 iIavent
with danger TO lie and lai..5 a. that OF the
brakemen on our railroads, especially those en-
ployed on freight trains
The general public has 10 conception C the
number Of accidents that occgtr on the various
railroads throughout the United states every
day. It IS estimated that there ara at least ten
bTakemen killed throughou5 the country every
day. making $3.50 during the ypar: then there
are about twice that number who ale Injured in
various ways while on duty. making the sum
total cf killed and injured about I8.GC0 a wear.
; Some o. the accidents Hav he attributable to
, the carelessicss Cf the company: others 10 the
negligence al the employees themselves: hut hy
lar the greater number are unavoidable some
are Killed OF manned by trains jumping the
track 9nd going over enlbapilHefts or bridges.
others are injured Will" Couid,Eg car and max
ir- Gn trains. While ethcr- receive injuries bv
belr- knocked from the tons Of cars Ly bridges.
and sllpi .ng ANA falling from the lev ears in
winter. Many arc hurt in collisions la iacse
accidents may usually Ice attribui s1 L. careless
ness either on the part OF employer OF EN-
plOyes.
The reporter Was told b. railroad men that
only about TWENTY-FIVE per cent If the brake
men Of freight trains die natural death: also.
that the average lteof the brakeman after he
goes on the read. Is about ten years
The same gentleman also sala that owing TO
the precarioUSness of a bTakGman'S lie. insur-
ance companies would not take risks On their
lives. To verify this statement The scribe called
or several insurance agents. Tie ,irst one APP
preached SAID:
We don't take risks on employees on freight
trains. Our company takes policies on condUc-
tors and t1ahei2eD Oh passenger trains bUt
charge them extra. BTdkrmrl We charge one
per cent extra, aud conductors one-hsIf per
cent extra.
why will you insure men Cn passenger trains.
ana not those on freight trains" asked the re-
porter.
Men on passenger trains have Il great many
lives intrusted to their care. and consequently
nave Greater responsibility resting on tnem
ana are more careful than freight men, and
hence are not so liable to meet with accidents. d"
Have You ever hal applications from the
freight class Of railroad men for life insurance
policies:"
No, we never had; and insure but few rail-
road men Of any class"
The reporter talked with number Of insur-
ance men. and they confirm the above state
ments. some will not take risks On any persons
employed on trains. while others will insure en-
ployes OF passenger trains, but. as stated above,
will charge them extra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-03
DRY GOODS.
LASsBURGH & BRo..
40. 49,. "a AND AT
SEVENTH STREET
INITIATED BY SOME
EQUALED BY NONE
ALL OUR DRESS GOODS MARKED DOW,

1t has come TO this but We can't help it-low prices
mus; prevail