Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
General Foreign News.
FAILURE IN LIVERPOOL

FAILURE IN LIVERPOOL
LIVERPOOL January 9.-John L. DeWolf & Co,
who failed Yesterday, have large amount OF cap-
tai invested In mines and slate Quarres and other
property in North America IL is unax ailable at
the p! eSent moment.
THE AMERICAN ATTITUDE on THE CONGO QUESTION
BERLIN. January 9.-The National Gazette says
the American delegates 10 the Congo conference
explicitly dsavow any intention on the part OF the
United States 10 be responsible for the execution OF
tne resolutions OF the conference on account OF
having taken part In Its deliberations
THE KAIsER's REPLY TO NEW YEARS GREETINGS.
BERLIN, January 9.-Emperor William has writ
ten letter 1nTepiy TO New Year address presen-
ted to him by the municipal authorities OF Berlin
In this he dwells upon the political aud economic
progress which the country has made in recent
years The settlements In Africa which have been
placed under the protection OF the empire Will give
an additional outlet, he says, 10 German enter
prise. and will prove stimulant TO trade and
manufactures. Under the auspices OF peace. which
he trusts Will continue, there is every prospect
that Germany viii continue TO make gratifying
progress In material and moral welfare.
GERAANy's ATTITUDE NOT INFLUENCED BY IRRITA-
gI0S.
BERLIN, January a-The North German Gazette
denies that GermanyS Egyptian and colonial policy
Is Que TO Prince Blsmarcks hatred for Mr.. Glad
stone The motives OF Germany are much more
dig nified Her policy has never been Influenced by
Irritation.
The Clerical Scandal at QuinCt. Ill.
QUINCY, ILL, January 9.-At the trial OF Dean
Irvine, yesterday, the Rev. George III. Wilson test-
Il
time when Mrs. Miller claims that the dean visited
her during the night. He corroborated the testi-
mony given by the dean by stating that Mrs
MarSden was also stopping at the deans residence
that night Mrs. Seabury, the mother OF Mrs.
Miller was called in rebuttaI and denied the many
statements made by Dean Irvine, but admitted that
she had been at an asylum at Fort Hamilton. y.
T.. for the purpose OF being cured OF the habit OF
taking opium She also admitted that her mother
was addicted to the use OF opium but Claimed that
both she and her mother used the opium on the
advice Of their physicians
A Substitute for the Jane yIOseiey.
PHILADELPHIA, January 9.-The New York,
Philadelphia andNorfolk railroad company has sub
stituted the steamboat Eastern Shore for the Jane
M0Seley, which recently met with an accident.
The steam transport to convey trains across Ches-
apeake 0ay is nearly finished, and will, it is eX-
gress is being made in the improvements at Cape
Charles City, and IL is thought that the work Will
be completed within two months
From Wall Street To-day.
NEW YORK, January 9.-The stock market was
strong and higher this morning. Prices rose u TO
q per cent. Union Pacific sold up to y TO 491s; St
Paul, q to 16, and Lackawanna, q to Ssas.
Smallpox Raging i'm an Illinois Town.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, January 9.-The postmaster
at Pulaski. ILL.,, has uesegraphed Gov. Hamilton
that smallpox has broken out there and that the
authorities are unable to conrne the conta gion.
The subject has been referred to the state board of
health. which Will take immediate action.
WHAT BECAME OF THE BODY OF A WEALTHY YOUNG
HEBREW WHO DIED IN LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL
LOUISVILLE, KY, January 9.-The remains OF
Morris Goldstecker the young Hebrew who died
suddenly in the city hospital, New Years day. and
whose body so mysteriouSly disappeared. has been
found on the disSecting table in the lopvllle unl-
versity OF medicine. The case was worked up very
quietly by private Officers employed by prominent
Hebrews. But ever since the discovery those in
the secret have been sworn TO silence. When dis
covered the body was stretched upon a dSSecting
table with class of students Gathered arplnl-
The students at once fed The college authorities
proposed TO surrender the body on condition that
the matter be kept quiet and no steps taken 10
prosecute. This was agreed 10, and the remains
were removed to city undertaker'S establishment.
They were then committed to the vault IN the jew
ish cemetery to await the orders OF Goldsteckers
relatives. His mother, who is said 10 live in New
Orleans, is lady OF wealth, and is expected here
to-day.
Killed His Daughter and Her Child.
CHICAGO, January "a Stoughton, Wis, special
says: John Stiensby, Norwegian. Who lived at
Dunn, seven miles distant, is reported TO have
poisoned his daughter, about 20 years old. and a
newborn new child OF hers, and hed 70 parts unknown.
stable OF the town and number OF the citizens are
searching for the murderer. Stiensby is said TO be
drunken, worthless wretch, and considered a
dangerous person. Upon leaving hone after the
fearful crime IL is said he Swore he would not be
captured alive.
The Railroad Problem i'm Nebraska.
LINCOLN, NEB., January Gov. Dawes message
to the legislature now IN session. suggests, In the
matter of the railroads. the propriety OF a law
which will fix the maximum passage rate at three
cents per mile. The governor thinhS that the time
has come to consider the demand for legislation of
some kind looking TO the reduction OF freight rates
He suggests that board OF commissioners would
furnish the best means for dealing with the prob
lem in satisfactory way TO the public and the
railroads; but If there is constitutional power
create a board, the governor has 10 suggestion to
make.
Financial Troubles i'm Rucnos Ayres.
BUENos AYREs. January 9.-The financial stua-
ton here has become greatly complicated. The
demand for drafts on Europe and the general want
OF confidence OF commercial houses, have produced
grave conflicts in the banks Drafts from 81 800 600
for the mail yesterday were wanted. but only
elO0.O00 could be obtained. This caused run on
the banks, and great demand for gold Business
is at stand stliL The people are waiting TO see
what measures Will be taken by the minister or the