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Determined to End His Life.
Salisbury, Nd. special to Baltimore American,

Salisbury, Md, special to Baltimore American
Augustus Hall, young farmer living about
six miles from this place. attempted suicide
Monday night by cutting his throat with q
razor. This is the third attempt he has made to
take his life within week The first was on
Thursday night, when he set fire to his fathers
barn and erawled In the loft. When the fire got
warm Halls courage failed him, and he es-
capped but the barn and all other outbufldings
we're burned. The next day he jumped into q
mill pond, but was rescued by some men who
were passing Hall is still alive but his condi-
ton is critical
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FACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT.
The annual report of President Bowie, Of the
Baltimore and Potomac r. Z. Co., shows total
expenses sSO9. IS; expenses OF the Washing
ton Bne s742, 749.s4, an increase of sl4,l5s. 40.
The Increase Of expenses was due to work on
Gwynns Falls bridge and for renewing equIp-
ment OF locomotives and passenger coaches
Tor which no charges were made during the
corresponding period of 1883. There was
Charged to construction account S2I54l5I Is for
work done on the second track to Washington.
on the Gwynn's Falls bridge new freight yard
and bridge In Washington. etc. The repairs ac-
count was charged with S63. 0&S.9O. principally
Tor block signal towers. stone abuIments along
the line or the road, etc. The number of pas
sengersCarried one mile Was 81 .247 199 an in
Crease Of So. 631. The number of tons of
freight carried one mile was ~ 657 SOL an In
'Arease Of 4.O59.763. The increase in the number
OF passengers and tons OF freight over both the
washington and POpes Greek lines was large.
eHd Iii we've carried ii = less cost than hereto
fare.
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Killed on His Way TO Church.

terrible scene was enacted In Writ county,
West Va, Sunday, almost in front of Method
ist Westinghouse, between John Thompson and
Chas. NJ. Boggs, farmers in which the latter
was killed. A feud has existed for years be-
tween the two families over some land adioin-
ing the two estates which is claimed by both
families. Some days ago unknown persons tore
down lot of the Boggs fence. The Thompsons
were blamed. Sunday, while both men were on
their way to church, the men met almost in
front of the Westinghouse. Boggs charged
Thompson with destroying the fence. This led
to quarrel. in which Boggs made feint to
draw his pistol, whereupon Thompson felled
him with his whip. fracturng his skull Boggs
died three hours later and Thompson escaped
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Killed by the Firemen.
THE FATE OF ONE OF THE VICTIMS OF TIL
BALTIMORE DIsASTER

BALTIMORE DISASTER.
The body Of James Kelly, one Of the clerks
who was killed in the fall Of the Hooper build
ing, in Baltimore, on Friday, was unearthed
Sunday. It was conclusivelY proven BY the
physicians that Kelly was killed by the aremen
who were tearing dswn the walls of the ruined
building and not by the original disaster The
body was found with one foot crushed beneath
the closed door Of the heavy iron safe. Across
his chest was an enormous beam which had re-
NAMED in position on an upper floor until
twenty hours after the disaster. This beam the
fremen dislodged in tearing down the ruins,
and 1t fell with terrible crash It was this
that caused Kelly's death beyond all doubt. az
the doctors are positive that he did not sustain
original injuries save the crushing of his foot by
the safe door. A singular fact in connection
with the case Is that sister of Kelly was on the
scene Of the disaster Saturday, imploring the
fremen to make hastes In rescuing her brother.
She was wild with grief, and stated positively
that she was sure her brother was alive in the
ruins. Her singular premontion proved to be
correct. There is no doubt now that seven men
were killed by the wreck.
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The Late A. r. Stewards Will.

AN ADJUDGED LUNATIC TRYING TO REOPEN LONG
DISCONTINUED CONTEST.
In the suit now pending in the United States
courts by Alexander Stewart of Cavendish, Vt,
against ex-Judge Hilton, a postponement has
been ordered for the purpose of giving the de-
PENDANT more time to put in an answer. The
plaintiff, an adudged lunatic. through his guar
dian, Benjamin F. Wheeden alleges that he is a
relative OF the late Alexander L. Stewart the
millionaire. He brought suit In 1878 to break
A. L. Stewards will. 1t Is also alleged that he
was kept for eight months at the Metropolitan
hotel, in this city, when he was induced to dis
continue the suit. In consideration he was to
receive 800. 900 and well-stocked farm in YER
mont and various other valuable considerations.
Judge Hilton he claims, failed to fulfil this
agreement and now he seeks to have the dis
continuance of the suit set aside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

A STAR reporter was shown to-day an ancient
book, rare and curious volume, which belongs
to Senator Hampton. The book was printed in
1929, about twenty years after the discovery Of
the art Of printing, by the celebrated Nicholas
Jensen, in Venice. 1t is a sort Of digest Of the
Bible, and is printed in very black type, some
thing after the order CT German text, but not
quite SO plain. 1t is in Latin. The initial letter
to each paragraph is an Illuminated capital, and
the illumination was all done BY hand The title
has been lost. but one of the original covers of
parchment. remains This book has been turned
over to Librarian Spofford for his examination.
Senator Hampton owns very valuable library,
which contains many rare works.
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From the Chicago Tribune.
The Rev. Dr. Goodwin, of Quincy. ILL.,. was
delegate to the Methodist Episcopal conference
at Philadelphia, and left home with draft on
the Marine Bank of New York, because he
thought it more convenient than currency. Be-
fore his pocket money was exhausted the Ma
rine bank had suspended. He returned the
draft to Quincy for better funds and received q
check on the Metropolitan bank Of New York
but the day of its arrival the Metropolitan closed
its doors. Not discouraged up to that point,
DR.. Goodwin again returned this check to the
Quincy bank, but by the time il reached his
home the Quincy concern had collapsed, and the
minister found himself penness in a strange
city. The facts were laid before gentleman,
and money enough to take him home was ad-
yancpd
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Picnics, Excursic.ss, &C.

THE FIRST EXCURSION OF TIE SEASON under
the new management will be given to Blackis-
TONS Island tomorrow. The Jane Moseley
starts at $50 am. and returns at 10 pm The
cuisine will be under the supervision of Abner
and the music directed by Weber
The FIRST OF SERIES OF EXCURSIONS by the
Saturday Evening club will be given on the
Mary Washington. The steamer leaves at SIC
and returns at IL.
The STEAM PACKET EXCELSIOR makes regu.
lar trips to Great Fails ON Sundays, TUESDAYS
and Fridays.
The MARY WASHINGTON makes an excursion
to OccOquan falls every Wednesday. and to Mar.
shall hall every Saturday.
The STEAMER CORCORAN commences her San.
day trips on tomorrow.
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She TWigSed.

From the Toledo Blade.
He called at the house and asked II she had
any carpets to beat, adding that he had been In
the business over twenty years.
"How much to beat the parlor carpet7" she
asked.
lone dollar"
"Why, that's awful! There was man here
yesterday who offered to do the Job for 50 cents
Exactly. madam, but how was he prepared"
"He had a club in his hand"
81 presume SO. He Intended to take the car
pet out on a vacant lot. didn't hei"
Yes, sir. Our yard is too small you know"
Exactly. That is a Tapestry Brussels carpet.
1t is badly worn. 1t has numerous holes In II.
He would make great show In getting 1t out
and In there. Out on the lot he would give YOU
away to every one who asked who the carpet
belonged to. is that the way to do Job Of
this sorti"
How do you do it,"
81 take the carpet out through the alley.
wheel IT home. l beat in yard surrounded by
high board fence, and while | am returning it.
all nicely rolled up and covered with cloth, II
any one asks me what have reply that it is q
velvet carpet for No. 224 Blank-st IL no one
asks me any questions call at the houses on
either side OF you and ask if they have ordered
new Wilton. They watch me and see me come
In here. Madam, In the language Of the Greek,
do you twig?"
He was given the lob.
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A Shower OF Meteoric stone.

From the Dakota Eizzard
For several days the people Of the city OF
Bismarck have been wondering what it Is that
pounds and pegs and cracks against the
windows Of their houses and stores. The tan
ping, as OF some one gently rapping, had the
familiar sound of the ancient tick-tack By close
observation 1t was ascertained that the sub
stance which occasionally raped against the
glass was meteoric stone. Small pieces were
picked up and were found to be fragments OF
stone.
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The Sad story of the Dude and Dudine

Written for THE EVENING STAR.
A dude and dudine sailed forth
And turned their horses towards the north
And set out TO have an 'awful good timen
Twas holiday and the day was fine
She wore beaver shiny and new,
He wore derby as big as two,
His pants were as tight as tight could be,
Her habit 80 small It was hard to see,
He carried q cane and she a whip,
And on they went on ''mashingn trip.
They rode to places too many to tell
And some remarked they rode quite well
But, alas. for the dudes and the dudine's pride
There came a sad ending to this gay ride
The shoe was put on the horse all wrong,
And guess you suspect the end of my song.
He put his foot on a rolling stone
And the dude was left In glory alone.
The dudine lay by her horses SIDE
And, 'alas! for my hat" she mournfully cried
But she gained her seat and rode away
To be heard no more OF from that TO this day.
MORALS.
Young gentlemen, all, when you wish to ride
Don't take u maiden you want for bride,
For you may not be as happy as he,
Nor as lucky as our dudiae, you zee.
IL
And here is moral to all dudines
Which hope they'll follow 'till out OF their teens
DOGt wear q hat SO immensely tall
That twill be first 10 hit when you get fall
l. L. B.
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NATIONAL THEATER.-"AdrienneI .ecouyreurn
will be presented here ON June 18th, for the
benefit of the confederate soldiers home. Miss
Geraldine Grey will appear as Ad,'ierne, assisted
by the following strong cast: Princess de Bouillor.
Miss Rose Wheeler; IhtchesSe de Mirep0ir and
Mdde1r,oisel5e Jure,tOt, Miss HOdkinson; Michon-
MT Mr.. Crypt PalmOni; Maurice Count de Sare.
Mr.. George F. Erdman: Prince de BouilLon. Mr..
James A. Mahoney; Able de Cjedze,f1, Mr.. w. C..
Murdoch; Quind,at. Mr. Seigneay Elliott; Ipois-
SON, Mr. John W. Palmoni. Call boy. usher ETC.,
Mr. Geo. Mills. Stage manager, Mr. John Mas.
terSOn
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Our Various Bank Robbers.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
One man who robbed q bank has been
promptly arrested and held for trial. He was a
burglar and the bank was depository of a
childs savings. 1t is safe to say that he will be
at work In the penitentary before some of his
fellow operators who did not have to break in
to steal are even called to account for their
violations of law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

A church in Connecticut by resolution forbIds
its members to drink intoxicating LIQUORS. ex-
plicitly excepting hard cider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

whatever race and color, the full ard complete
| recognition, possession ana exercise Of all civil
aud political rights
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LIGHT.FINGER LADIES'.
A Storekeeper's Experience With Fash
iOnable ShOplifters.

LADY CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE TO BE WATCHED
KLEPTONANIA AMONG WOMEN OF SOCIAL STAND
ING-LAcEs, STOCKINGS AND OTHER GOODS ABB
sTRAcTED FROM THE COUNTERS - EXPOSURE
AVOIDED BY PAYING FOR STOLEN GOODS.
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A widow. DEATH He'd Confe..iou.

ACCUSING HER MOTHER OF NUMBERING HER HUS-
BAND ELEVEN YEARS AGO.
press dispatch from Chillicothe. Ohio. Nav
81, says: In 1872 Henry Somerset, OF this CITY.
was fatally stabbed at night near his home. but
crawled to his door and was taken I'm by his
wife. Circumstances at that time pointed to
Valentine Weis, butcher, as the murderer
Weis was arrested tried, and convicted OF muir
der in the second degree, but owing to some
irregularity the supreme court reversed the
decision, and new trial was granted. His case
was carried from term to term, and finally
n0ued because OF certain doubts that existed
as to his guilt. Somersets wife, whose maiden
name was Minnie Scharf on Thursday last made
death-bed confession, and charged that her
mother, Mrs. Mary Scharf, murdered her hus-
band, Henry Somerset. and that she saw the
deed done. She said that the cause was ieaI-
ousy on the part Of the mother Circumstances
now remembered strongly tend to corroborate
the confession. Mrs. Scharf was arrested yes
terday, and VIII have preliminary hearing on
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

Jules Verne is making strictly business visit
in his yacht to Oran, Algiers. Bone. Tnn,s
Malta, the Ionian islands, Sicily, Naples and
Rome. The scene Of his next novel is to be
laid in these districts w
The Prince Of Wales has found new ROAD m
popularity. He has become an enthusiastic and
expert bicyclist. ""u
Two boys padding on a raft In Benedict nona
at providence, Il. l., on Thursday, were drowne1
by the upsetting Of the trail craft while ass,sIng
Q dog who had swan out to them 10 get on
board. The brute was the only one fiat o..
capped. ~'
The Ice companies In New York have advanced
the prices 40 per cent to fansllias end Is per
cent to large consumers. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

THERE Is A CLEAN OF HoPE for those who
want to go to Europe without the ocean jour
ney. 1t is proposed that railroad shall be con-
structed along tie Pacific coast to the extremity
of Alaska, where q ferriage would connect the
tourist with the Russian railway system, which
would be extended to the Siberian side Of Beh-
rings strait. AS the strait is only forty-fve
miles wide between East Cape and Cape Prince
of Wales, this distance In a swift steamer would
be trifing even for the victims Of seasickness
Parlor cars transferred to the steamers might
practically give an overland route from New
York to st. Petersburg without change. The
way traffic on this line might not at present be
overpowering. and the item OF snow plows and
snow sheds would figure noticeably in the ex-
penses. Still, the scheme is perhaps as promis-
ing as that OF going to Europe by balloon.
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As To THE TITLE PIy'wED
KNIGHT.
How IL Came 20 be Applied to Fytafne.

For the benefit Of the curious We publish the
part Of Robert q. lngersolls speech nominating
Mr.. Blaine In the Cincinnati convention OF 1876.
In which the words were first uttered:
Our country. crowned with the vast end mar
Vicious achievements OF Its first century asks for
man worthy OF the past and prophetic OF her
Futures asks for a man who has the audacity OF
genius lapplausel; asks for a man who is the
grandest combination OF heart, conscience and
oraln beneath the flag. Applause That man
Is James q. Blaine. [Applausel For the repub-
iiOau most led by this intrepid man there can lie
no such thlng as defeat. Applause This is a
grand year-a year filed with the recollection
oil the revolution lapplausel filed with proud
anu tender memories of the sacred past; flled
win the legends OF lberty-a year In which the
sons OF freedom viii drink from the fountain of
enthusiasm tapplausel; year In which the peo-
pie Call Tor man who has preserved i'm Congress
what our soldiers won upon the Geld Tchearsl. n
year In which we call for the man who has torn
from the throat OF treason the tongue OF SANDER
lapplausel a man that has snatched the mask
of democracy from the hideous face OF rebellion.
man who, like an intellectual athlete. stood in
the arena of debate. challenged all corners. and
who up to the present moment is a total stranger
TO defeat. lAppause.] = ike an armed warrior,
Ike plumed knight, James q. Blaine marched
down the halls of the American Congress and
threw his shining lance full and fair against the
orazen forehead OF every defamer of this coun-
try and maligner of its honor. For the repub-
teau part! 10 desert that gallant man now is as
though an army should desert their general
upon the field Of battle. [Cheers.l James q.
Blaine is now and has been for years the bearer
OF the sacred standard OF the republic. (Cheersl
call 1t sacred, because no human being can
stand beneath Its folds without becoming and
without remaining free. [Cheersl
Gentlemen Of the convention. In the name OF
the great republic, the only republic that ever
existed upon this earth; in the name OF all her
defenders and of all her supporters; in the name
OF a.! her soldiers living; Ia the name OF all her
soldiers who have died upon the field of battle,
ana In the name of those that persisted in the
skeleton clutches of famine at AndersonyiIle
and Libby lcheersl, whose suffering he SO elo-
quentiy remembers. Illinois dominates for the
next President OF this country that prince OF
parlImentarians, that leader Of leaders. James
" Blaine. Loud and protracted cheers.l
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BUILDING NOTES.

thrce-story and basement house Is being
erected by Mrs. +. A. Quack enbush. on Rhode
Island avenue. between 10th and 18th streets. at
u cost of 5000.
Mr. Iheo- Bolster is building a two-stOry
house on 9th street, between ID and E streets.
at a cost Of 81 800.
house l. being built on Prince street, be-
tween lst and North Capitol streets, by Mr.
Peter sdhTneier al n cost Of $1,000
Five tWo-story houses are being erected on
aMioh street: between 9th aud 9TH streets, by
C. W and t. T.. Brown at a cost of IS 100
Mr.. Charles I. Gardner is building two two
story houses on 18th street between Boundary
and " streets at a cost OF 81 200
Mt ChaS. EdmOnstOn, agent is about to erect
q three-story and basement dwelling on street
between 18Th and 18th streets northwest. This
IL 10 be % by SO feet, with pressed brick front.
brick and iron cOrnices. and one bay window
three stories high The cost Will be $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-07

fHE CO-,pITTO> OF EAST WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE
AHEALTHT BUILDING BOON IN PROGRESS IN THAT
SECTION. &C.
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foreign nations. and which shall give the right
to expect that foreign nations shall refrain from
meddling In America and the policy which seeks
peace can trade with all powers but especially
with those of the western hemisphere. We de-
mand the restoration of our navy to its od-time
strength and efficiency that it may In any sea
protect the rights Of American citizens and the
interest Of American commerce. and we call
upon Congress to remove the burdens under
which American shipping has been depressed,
so that it may again be tue that We have COM
merce which leaves no sea UNEMPLOYED, and q
navy which takes no law from superior force
Resolved, That appointments by the President
to offices IN the territories should be made from
the bona 1de citizens and residents of the terri.
tories wherein they are to serve.
RESOLVED, That 1t is the duty of Congress to
enact such laws as shall promptly and effectually
territory and divorce the political from the
ecclesiastical power Of the so-called Mormon
church and that the law so enacted should be
ligidly enforced by the civil authorities If posi-.
BILE, and by the military If need be.
DENOUNCING SOUTHERN ouTRAGEs.
The people Of the United States In their or.
ganized capacity constitute nation and not q
mere confederacy of states. The national gov
eminent is supreme within the sphere of its ma
tiOnal duty, but the states have reserved rights
which should be faithfully maintained; each
should be guarded with jealous care, 80 that the
harmony Of our system OF government may be
preserved and the Union kept inviolate. The
perpetuity Of our institutions rests upon
the maintenance Of free ballot, an
honest count and o correct return. We
denounce the fraud and violence
practiced by the democratic party in southern
states, BY which the will of the voter is de-
feated, as dangerous to the preservation of free
institutions, and we solemnly arraign the demo-
cratic party as being the guilty recipient Of the
fruit Of such fraud and violence.
We extend to the republicans OF the south,
regardless of their former party Affiliations, our
cordial sympathy, and pledge to them our most
earnest efforts to promote the passage OF such
legislation a. viii secure 70 every citizen. Of
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Mr.. GARDNER's HOUSE.

Mr.. F. 4. Gardner is about to erect fine
three story attic and basement dwelling on I4th
between X and l. streets northwest. The size
will De II by 81 feet ground plan. The house
VIII have pressed brick front. fat mansard roof
covered with tin and slate, brick and iron cor
nces and will be heated by furnace The cost
viii be 5000.
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An ANCIENT VOLUME.

One OF THE LANGsTnN JURY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Postal TelegraDh Again.

WASH INGToN CITY, March - George D.
Roberts, representing the Postal Telegraph
company, was granted further hearing by
the house committee on postofficas and post
roads. lie said the company was organized
to put in practical operation a new improved
system of telegraphy; explained the advant
ages of the new over the old system, and
urged favorable action on the contract
proposed ny the company for handling
government business. 81 W. Mackey, pres
ident of the Postal company, and James Cor
don Bennett" said witness, 'are now en-
gagged in laying two cables, which, when
completed, will greatly reduce cable rates"
He spoke of Mackey being ambitious to
adorn his fortune by giving the public a
cheap telegraph service, and said that
if the Postal company was inclined to sell
out to the Western Union, witness wouldn't
be urging a contract with the government
At the conclusion of Roberts hearing Repre-
sentative Sumner, of California, remarked
that the proposition of the Postal company
was antagonistic to the bill introduced by
him; was q humbug, fraud, and he could
show it, and in order to do SO demanded an
opportunity to be heard Chairman Money
announced that the committee would hear
Summer or any others interested at later
day