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striking religious innovation was made at
Company Shops, N. c., Monday, by Bishop H.
turner, OF the African Methodist Episcopal
church. The conference has been in session
therefor several days. Monday several preach
ers were ordained to the ministry, and among
the the number presented for deacon's orders was
Miss Sarah A. Hughes, Of Raleigh. She is 9
bright mulatto GIRL with well developed
she hss wel educated and GOOD p1eaener
pas When she came around the altar With
bishop proceeded With the ordination until he
came to her, when he halted for some minutes
and looked up apparently in deep thought the
looking on with intense interest. He finally
upon hes head, as he did over the others, said:
lake thou authority to execute the once Of
deacon In the church OF God, in the name OF the
Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost" He then
presented her the Bible IN the same way, ana g..
the woman arose the Rev. Miss Hughes so
great WAS the interest that the congregation
leIt tneir places and moved up TO the 'front.' 20
snake hands with the first ordained female
preacher.
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THE DISTRICT FINANCES
The Sewer Loan Lfquidated-Mr Ed
mOnds Suggests That Congress MAKE
Another Advance.

The District Commissioners annual report
will make very gratifying showing respecting
the finances of the District District Commits.
sioner Edmonds said that they had not only
refunded the advance made by the general
government on account of sewers, but had a
surplus besides. The sewer debt was practically
paid, and the accounts would soon be settled at
the Treasury department.. He thought that
Congress, in view of the prompt repayment of
this advance, would be justified on bust
ness principles, in giving the District
q million extra, to be expended on the
streets. The District share of this amount
could be repaid in five years. When asked
about the suggestion that the general govern
ment should assume the District funded debt
relieving the District of the burden of interest,
Mr.. EdmOnds said he hardly thought; Congress
would do that, although Mr.. Blackburn had
favored having the general government assume
the S15, 100000 debt. Under the present con-
ditions he thought the District could get along
wen enough If Congress appropriated money
for sensible PURPOSES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
Dreadful Fate or q MachinIst.

~ ,IIaIa ~ n ia ~ Ss I eG; ~ nnls
Southern railway, employed Q machinist I'm
the roads shops at Ar9enta, was sent % tho
Camden branch to repair q locomotive. He had
completed the work and the engineer raised
steam. The engine suddenly, from some un-
known cause, turned over and McGinnis was
caught under the engine with hot water rum
ming out on him, and the fire from the furnace
burning his legs. The engineer could not extri-
cate him alone nor could he remove all the IRE.
Help was procured and the burning man re-
leased. When he was dragged from the fine the
flesh of his left hip actually blazed. His face
and neck were scalded and his right side was
burned TO a crisp. He lived fourteen hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
SENSATION IN THE REICHsTAG.
Bismarck and the Members Of thu
Bundsrath Leave the Chamber.

BERLIN, Dec. 2.-There was a sensational
scene in the reichstag yesterday when the
president read the emperors message which
was countersigned by Prince Bismarck. After
Bismarck s speech, which created a still greater
surprise, DIR. Windthorst, who was greatly eX-
cited and hardly able to speak, moved TO dis
cuss his Interpolation. The motion was car
ried, the whole house, with the exception of
the conservatives, voting in its favor. There
upon Prince Bismarck, followed by all the
members of the bundsrath, left the house. Dr.
Windthorst then moved TO withdraw the inter-
pellation in order to consider the emperor s
message. The progressists, led by Herr Richter
wanting an immediate discussion of the mes
sage. challenged a division on Windthorsts
of the budget, when the item of Bismarck s
salary was reached, DIR. Windthorst renewed
his question regarding the expulsion of the
Poles. Prince bismarck, who re-entered the
chamber while DIR. Windthorst was speaking,
refused to discuss the matter. The salary item
was then voted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
Clues to the Quaker.s Murderer.

SOME OF THE THEORIES ADVANCED
The detectives who are working on the clues
to the murder of John Sharpless, the Quaker
who was called out to his barn and beaten
with hatchet a week ago Sunday night have
brought to light many facts which point to a
deeply-laid plan to put the old gentleman out
OF the way. 1t has been learned that when Mr.
SharpleSS was leaving the house one of the
family group called after him to know whether
his visitor was white man or black and he
answered "white." Owing to this bit of evil
dence it is thought possible that there were two
assassins, and that the negro who called at the
house n minute later for the purpose of robbery
was the accomplice of the first caller.
The unusual stir which the murder has occa-
stoned in that part Of Pennsylvania can be un-
derstood when it is remembered that Mr. Sharp
less was the leader OF the Quaker settlement
and OF the sect in Pennsylvania. At the re-
union In 1888 at his farm there were 200 per-
sons present, and Mr.. Shafpess was president
and historian. They were all kindred of John
Sharpless, his ancestors having held the place
where he lived for 300 years. The family i'm
this immediate vicinity count their possessions
by millions.
There are three theories of why the murder
was committed. Some years ago a vagabond
negro, living near the Sharpless farm, mutilated
the stock and also many animals on Lindsey's
farm, adjoining. which was the scene of a fire
on the same night as the murder of John Sharp
less. When the negro was sentenced to a year =
imprisonment he swore to be revenged against
proved, however. that Carpenter, now under
arrest, and the convicted prisoner are the same
A second theory is that prOwling thief deter
mined upon murder and robbery, not knowing
John Sharpless' home from any otner The
third theory is that the murderer was hired to
carry out q family plot. There is no evidence
in support of this, and only idle gossip gave it
currency, and it finds few believers. John
tate, which has not been settled, and there were
many claimants. He was also very rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
virginia Democrats 81 Caucus.

SETTLING A DISTRIBUTION OF THE OFFICES.
caucus of the democratic members Of the
general assembly Of Virginia was held at the
capitol In Richmond last night, and renomi-
mated the officers Of the last general assembly
without exception. After his nomination
Speaker OF the House Stuart, OF Alexandra,
ana others thanked the caucus for honors.
Later there was q joint caucus Of both houses
70 map out work for nlling the many ofiices
Wnlcn is 70 be done during the session. On mo
TO meet at p. m. Thursday next and make
nominations tor all Offices 70 be filled. This
met me, some opposition, but finally prevailed. II
there Will not be time enough, In the regular
session 70 90 the work actually neceassry to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
The Atlanta Temperance Election.

THE CONsTITUTIONALITY OF THE LAW TO BE
PASSED UPON BY THE SUPREME COURT.
A dispatch from Atlanta regarding the Sc
quel to the recent prohibition election there
says: A most important move has been taken
in the Atlanta local option matter, which may
have a stupendous effect in every state in which
an attempt is made to prohibit the traffic in
intoxicating liquors. On the application OF
Paul Jones, an Atlanta liquor dealer and inn
porter of wines, and of Cincinnati parties inter-
ested in the Atlanta brewery, Judge Mccoy, of
the United States district court, has granted a
writ Of Injunction, temporarily restraining
Ordinary Calhoun from counting the ballots
cast or declaring the result of the election of
last Wednesday. The local option law pro-
hi6its the sale Of all but native wines, but
1t does not prohibit the importation of foreign
wines and it has been decided by the Supreme
Court of the United States that q permission to
import carries with it the right to sell. The
Cincinnati parties appear in court as having
their vested rights destroyed, The consequence
OF this action will be to have the whole ques-
ton of the constitutionality of local and gen.
eral prohibitory laws decided by the United
States Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
demonstrating With Austria.


ENGLAND DISPLEASED AT THE LATTER'S PREPA.
RATIONS TO OCCUPY SERvIA.
Lord Salisbury has sent a remonstrance to
Austria against Austria's preparations for the
occupation of Seryia. He advises that the
powers cooperate for the consideration OF the
bulgarian demand for an indemnity and for
the prevention of further hostiiities. The Servo
Bulgarian aTmistice will continue ten days.
The Austrian minister TO Servia has warned
Prince Alexander of Bulgaria that, i! war be
resumed on disagreement on the question of
indemnity, Austrian troops will enter Servi:..
The Austrian General Abort has gone TO Niss:t,
and will assume command of the Servians il
hostilities reopen. Russian journals, both oii-
comments on the conduct OF Austria. Col
HOrvat0vich has gone to Nfssa TO take COM
mand of the Servian troops. He believes that
he can drive the Bulgarians into Bulgaria with
the aid Of the second class OF the reserves. Re
cruiting is actively proceeding. 1t is believed
that Prince Alexander OF Bulgaria is peaceably
disposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
The Missouri Mine Trouble.
SEVERAL MEN KILLED AND TROOPS ORDERED

BIENNIAL MEN AlLLED AND TROOf5 ORDERED
For some time past there has been disturbed
condition of things at the Brewer coal mines,
about five miles from Macon, Mo. The miners
struck for higher wages during the summer,
and the operators imported lot of negroes to
work the mines, and built s:ockade for the
protection of their. men. This created a very
bad feeling, and last Saturday collision Oc-
Cured, and one white miner and one negro
were killed: One man was killed Monday
night, and the situation was considered so crit
ical yesterday that Gov. Marmaduke went to the
scene, and, after looking over the ground, Or
dered out the first regiment of the state guard
in St Louis, and about 400 men were to leave
on special train yesterday.
firing of pistols and guns between the black and
white miners at Brewer coal mines all Monday
night, but without serious injury TO anybody.
so iar as can be learned four men have been
killed since Saturday last-three negroes and
one white man-besides several wounded.
Women and children were being sent away
from Brewer. The negro miners remained in
side of the stockade at the mine, and fired at
all white miners who came within range of
their guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
KING THEEBAw A PRISONER.
He Surrenders 70 GEN. Prenderga.t

RANGOoN, Dec. .2-The king of Burmah per-
sonally surrendered himself TO Gen. Prender-
CAST, commander of the British invading force
and has arrived i'm British territory.
dispatch received from Rangoon at noon to-
day says the king is proceeding to that city on
British steamer. The announcement of the
cially confirmed "
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A Diplomat ON a Spree.
DEL CAMPO, OF THE GILLIAN LEGATIo,
ELECTED FROM THE THEATER CoNIorE-H

DEL CAMPO, OF THE GILLIAN LEGATION
ELECTED FROM THE THEATER CoMIoUE-HE
BOMBARDS THE WINDOWS.
A man, who said he was the secretary of the
Chiiian legation, was elected from the Theater
Comique last evening by the special officer on
duty, on the ground that the foreigner was in
toNicated and disorderly. He returned and
again became disorderly, and after a prolonged
struggle he was landed on the sidewalk. He
then began smashing in the windows of the
theater and attracted great crowd by his
EoiSy demonstrations. He was arrested by the
police and taken to the station, where if was
lound that he was Manuel Del Campo the sec.
rotary OF the CHILEAN legation. He was at once
released. but became very abusive of the Off
GERS Word was sent to the Gillian minister,
ana before an answer was received ii was found
necessary to eject him from the station-house
on account of his disorderly conduct The
Iheater C0mique proprietor this morning sent
a bill for $50 to the CHILEAN legation and II was
reported at the police station that the secretary
had been dismissed from the diplomatic ser
vice. 1t will be remembered that he made a
scene at the National Theater some weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
The Postmaster General and the CITY
Post Office.

The Postmaster General and the CITY
Post Office.
The Postmaster General in his annual report,
referring to the additional space needed by the
money order office, and the fact that these
buildings are now under lease by the depart
ment in this city at an annual rental of
$4,000, adds:
'"The Washington city post Office occupies
still another at rental OF 5000, which has be-
come inadequate already for the transaction Of
proof, and the destruction of either would prob
ably involve the loss of valuable records, espe-
many years which will he required for its con-
structiOn the recommendations of my predeces-
sOrs that new building or an addition to the
department should be constructed merits early
consideration
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THE RESTLESS APACHES.
A Report That More Warriors Have
Left the. Reservation-Many Indians
Killed.

Killed.
TUCSON, ARIz, Dec. 2.-Official news has
been received here that party OF Indians un-
der the leadership OF Josanie, brother OF Chi
huahua, were seen in the vicinity OF Fort
Apache on November %. The next day one OF
their number was killed in an attack upon a
camp of White mountain Indians, about eight
miles southwest of Fort Apache. The day fol.
lowing they attacked another camp OF White
mountain Indians, about twenty miles south OF
Fort Apache. In these two attacks they killed
eleven women, four children and five men and
boys. 1t is reported here that fifty Indians
have LETT the reservation and are heading for
Santa Rita. The settlers in the valley and the
soldiers camped in the Harshaw mountains
have been notified.
SAN FRANCESCA, CAL, Dec. "A special to
the Cuu from Deming, n. M, says: Renegades
the balance of the Indians to Join them, but
their efforts resulted In fight, In which
twenty-one reservation Indians and one hostile
were killed. Gen. Sheridan and his sta6 lefl
for the east YESTERDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

OuR Srock Contrasts
BBAsS ANDIRONs,
BRASS TENDERS.
BRASS SCREENS, with Decorated Glass
BRASS SCREENS. with Peacock's Feathers.
BRASS SCREENS. for Embroidery.
BRASS EASELS,
BRASS COAL HODS.
BRASS COAL VASES
BRASS WOOD CARRIERS.
BRASS LAMPS, in Great Variety.
BRASS BELLOWS
BRASS BRUSHES.
BRASS FIRE SETS,
BRASS HEARTH RESTS,
BRASS COAL GRABS.
BRASS WOOD TONGS.
BRASS BOUND HALL CLOCK.
BRASS HAT RACKS.
BRASS NIRRORS
BRASS SCONCES
BRASS COMB AND BRUSH TRAYS
BRASS MATCH BOXES
BRASS CANDLESTICKS.
BRASS CUSPIDORS,
BRASS UMBRELLA STANDS.
BRASS RACKET HOLDERS.
BRASS TRIvErS,
BRASS TEAKETTLES.
BRASS GAZETTEER,
BRASS CHAIRS
BRASS wHATNOTS,
BRASS RECEIVERS,
BRASS PLAQUES
BRASS TRAYS
BRASS TABLES,
BRASS BOOK RACKS
GRASS Music RACKS
The most extensive general STOCK of BRASS GOODS
&c be found anywhere.
HAYWARD HUTCHINSON,
oc3s&w2m 424 9th NV.
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CHESTER, PA, Dec. 2.-John Carpenter, the
suspected murderer Of the late John Sharpless
was given q hearing before Mayor Forwood
able to find anything against the prisoner, he
was DISCHARGED,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

NEW YORK, Dec. "A IRE, caused by the &C
cidental upsetting OF pot Of boiling varn1sh,
tinware factory, at 81 and "a Elizabeth street
Samuel Majudsky tried to put out the names
burned out, and considerable Damage done 20
the lower door. Mr. Black occupies the whole
building except the nrst story. He estimates
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

MINER6 CoNvENTIoNs.-The annual meeting
of the District Miners association will be held
In Pittsburg on the 18th instant, when officers
will be elected and other matters of interest to
the miners considered. On the following day q
delegate convention OF operators and miners OF
the United States will meet there to discuss the
question Of prices. between competing districts,
and to tkka into consideration such other cues.
lions Of national concern 70 both the operxtors
and miners ~ May be presented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
The President Pursued the Proper
Course.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
can understand why the plain farmers and
other well disposed people who attended the
funeral OF the late Vice President should have.
felt disappointed on account OF the alb
sence Of President Cleveland, but am un
willing TO believe that any body OF decency
and common sense has, on that account, in-
duiged I'm bitter and rancOrOus criticism, as
might be inferred from the report OF
your indianapolis correspondent this evening.
knowing how painful IL must have been to the
fresldent to give up his earnest desire and pre-
determined purpose 70 be present 1t is not only
most unreasonable, but absolutely shameful
and cruel TO "blanie'' him for yielding to the
urgent advice of 'some Of the best and most
patriotic citizens" throughout the country, and
remaining at his post. AS OF the highest evil
dence on this point do not believe betray
commence by giving you the following extract
Of private letter, dated Boston, November
18th, from Hon. Robert G. Winthrop. After re-
ierring feelingly TO the death OF Mr.. Hendricks
he says II earnestly hope that President
Cleveland will have abandoned the purpose OF
going TO Indianapolis." Yours truly,
washington, Dec. 1. H0RAxIO KING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

Society.
Mr.. John E. Beall, of this city, and Miss May
Landers, daughter of Hon. Franklin Landers
OF Indiana were married at Indianapolis Mon
day evening. The best man was T. c. Prescott,
Ruff, of Washington, and w. d. and Elliott
Ford and Harry +. Dorwin. The bridesmaids
were Misses Anna b. Wilson, of Washington;
Lewis, and Clark. There was a brilliant recep-
ton ut the I.anders mansion, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Beall left for Chicago, on their way to
this city.
Miss Matte Mclean, of Baltimore, who spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with her cousin,
Mrs. William Mclean, 1457 14th street, has
returned to her home.
Gen. James Cakes, with his wife and daugh-
ter, have returned TO the city for the winter,
and are located at 14O6 q street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02
Dressed and Worked Liked . Maa.
THE CURIOUS STORY TOLD BY A YOUNG woAAu
ARRESTED For BURGLARY.

NEWPORT, KY, Dec. "A woman named
Mary Poll has been arrested here and locked
up at the request of Mayor Helm, who suspects
that she was implicated in the recent Jewelry
robbery in Dayton, KY. She was found ia .
shanty boat on the Ohio river near the cinciil-
works by the Newport police. she claims that
she knows nothing OF the robbery, and that she
has been living with the man I'm the boat for
several months. When arrested she was At
tired In mems clothes. She claimed that she
was unfortunate I'm Parkersburg, w. Virginia,
her skirts and adopted male attire 20 hide her
shame and 10 escape identity. Amer she lel
Parkersburg she worked In several dtnerent
places, including the position Of brakeman on q
railroad train and at shoveling dirt She finally
came TO Newport, and since her arrival here
has worked I'm several foundr1es I'm Cincinnati.
and for several months was . laborer at the gns
works I'm Cincinnati She says that at no place
OF being woman. She still has traces OF boouty.
bat her rough experience has told on her Con-.
plexion. She n but 20 years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

LONDON, Dec. AT Croydon to-day the great
Metropolitan steeplechase (handicap) was won
by Mr. +. Gebhards aged horse, jolly Sir John.
Lord Rossmores aged Cortolvin was second and
Mr.. +. Jays six-year-old bay gelding 9amecock
third. There were five starters. The betting
was to against jolly Sir John. to against.
Cortolvin and TO against Gamecock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

CONGREssMKN ADD THE OFFICEs.-The exec
utive committee oYthe Philadelphia Civil Ser
vice Reform association at its meeting yester-
day adopted resolutions that the burden inn
OF certain persons to obtain public Office through
their influence Is unfair 70 the members them
selves and detrimental to the interests of the
whole public; ana favoring the passage of a bill
by Congress making It q MisdemeanOr in office
for q member of Congress 70 solicit the appoint
ment Of any one to public Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

Tne Paris correspondent Of the London 1snses
preo1cts the fall Of the BgissOn cabinet In lew
days on the Tonquin question.
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The NardellO Murder Trial.

TALEsMEN WHO HAD FORMED OPINIONS AS TO
THE CASE.
To-day third attempt was made to obtain a
jury in the Criminal Court Judge Mac ARTHUR.
to try the case of Antonio Nardello for the mur-
der of Carmine Rotunno on July 29th last-Dis-
trict Attorney Worthington for the government
and Messrs. G. B. Corkhill and Thos. NJ. Fields
for the defendant The fifty talesmen drawn
yesterday were called, and most of them an
nounced that they had formed an opinion
ION what statement asked the Judge of
one of them.
From the accounts in the newspapers" was
the answer.
1.-The papers here" remarked the court "are
regarded with great deal of credit
Another talesman having stated his opinion
OF the case, the court gave a caution that what
the opinion was was not asked. The next man
examined, however, said: II think the muir
derer ought to be hung" and the court repeated
his admontion and remarked that he should
hereafter regard such expressions as contempts
OF court and punish them.
Thirty-tWo of the fifty talesmen answered
and, as on the two previous days, the court
found itself as far as ever from obtaing a COM
petent jury.
The court said that with but five challenges
this morning SO many had opinions that the
list was exhausted, and ordered that rs tales.
men be drawn for tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

II l. s
BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY PICTURES
MIRRORS PICTURE FRAMES, EASELS
ROGERS GROUPS, &c, &c.
The ctock is large and complete than at any
previous date and will be found comprise all the
finest novelties in
ETCHINGS. ENGRAVINGS,
PHOTOGRAPHERS, &c.
Important and interesting Paintings. by William T.
Richards Lambdn. Tracey dogs. VIM. Hart The
Medal Picture. The Schoomasters Daughter Frank
Jones Crossing the Brook: Miss Brow nscombes
"Papas Come Home and others.
Selections for Christmas should be made and
reserved
JAMES 8 EARLE Sons
ms SIG Chestnut Street. Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-02

IMPORTER OF FRENCH WINES COGNAC
CHAMPAGNES AND CORDIAL&
frencn S1arets - 90. ~ and "a. 90 per dozen. Cali
fornia Wines imported directly. Napa Ziniandeii.
SOC. per gallon. Wines received directly without
OF their purity Wins de touies sortes en- csisseS
ocl7-2ns VICTOR ROUX 4 CO.. l7A7 Pa. ave
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ACCIDENT on TINE b. 4. O. RAILnoAp.-A
umore and Ohio railroad second diviGiOn) -,
North Mountain, West Virginia, between tWu
light engines. Both locomotives were thrown
down the bank. Charles J. Dooley, q Martini
burg, employed % . brakeman, vas ktno0.
ana eight other per1ons were more OF ~ ~
jured-