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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

Many members of this business community
have recently settled down to the comfortable De
lief that no more embezzlements or breaches OF
trust III Wall Street would be reported Tor long
time at least. 1t seemed to them that the con-
tinued depression in business must have uncov-
cred ere this all the dishonest men whom the
speculative spirit In better times had seduced
into crime. This comfortable belief is dlssi-
pated this morning by the announcement that
the paying teller of the Manhattan Company,
40 Wall-st., is a -dcfaulter to the extent OF
100000. But the accompanying announce
ment that the banks surplus after deductlng
the amount embezzled is nearly million Will
reassure the company's depositors. The pub
lie, however, will be interested to have the di-
rectOrs of the bank explain how the paying
teller managed to get away with such sum-
An employee in that position doesn't generally
have good chance to steal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

General w. Andrew Jackson Sparks Com
missioner of the General Land Office, IS not
popular man in the Western country. AS
Stunning that every settler is a perjurer' he Is,
sued an order suspendlng all entries on lana
depending upon actual settlement or improve
ment until each case has been examined by q
special agent. This practically nulliies the
Homestead Law. Sparks doesn't mind NIUE
thing like that; but the Western settlers mihu
it great deal. For in addition to keeping
them ont on an insulting pretext, Sparks letS
in all spectators armed with cash or script
To tell how they feel about it in Montana
correspondent in Bozeman writes to The IRiD-
UNE letter printed elsewhere in this paper
1t will be noticed that this Democratic re-
former does not interfere with anybody's rights
in the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

1t would not be singular if persons who buy
Cashmere shawls and altar of roses should find
the price of these commodities considerably in
creased presently, for they are the staple
products Of that part of India visited by an
earthquake on Sunday. Serinagur, the city de-
stroyed, is in the Vale of Cashmere; we'll
known name the world over. The place has
about $4,000 inhabitants, and fit is nearly all
destroyed, as the dispatches say. the loss OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
present system.

There is no reasonable objection to letting
the Police Board have discretionary power to
put members of the force on a pension when
they reach sixty years of age. Activity of mind
and body is essential to ali police officers and
when they cease to possess it their usefulness
is practically ended. In many cases, of course,
a man of sixty is as energetic as one much
younger; but there ought to be power some
where to decide whether he is so or not. On
the whole, therefore, the clause which is found
In the Police Pension bill is not essentially bad (;
all the same, the point should have been dis
cussed in the Legislature and not secretly
smugged into the measure by some one who
was shrewd bat unprinclpled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

Having exhausted every pretence Of delay,
legal and illegal, Carter Harrison has finally
allowed the result of the municipal election
held in Chicago two months ago to be an
nounced. AS declared, Harrison's majority for
Mayor is 375. There is much evidence of fraud
in the hands of the Republicans, and Judge
Smith can make telling fight in the courts if
he wishes Whether he were successful OF not,
legal contest would make plain many of the
iniauitous methods of Harrison and his gang
and help to keep alive public Indignation until
next election If at that time the. self-respect-
ing citizens of Chicago do not rise up to over
throw forever the rule of thieves and gamblers,
they ought to petition the Legislature to deprive
them of the right of suffrage, which they will
not be fit to exercise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

ton do not serve any useful purpose. When they
are wiped out of existence, the Republican party
may gradually be reorganized on new lines into
Government and Opposition groups
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
WILL YIELD ONLY TO FORCE.
Oklahoma Boomers EOrtifying Them.
selves and Determined to Resist.

CAPT. COUCH SENDS AWAY ALL NoN-CoMBATASTs
AND PUTS HIS BAND IN THOROUGH FIGHTING TRIM
GEN. HATCH'S PREPARATIONS
LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, January 24.-Word has
been received at Fort Leavenworth that Captain
Couch, who heads the Oklahoma Boomers, has ad-
vtsed Col. Hatch that he proposes to stay in the
territory until forcibly repeled by the military.
The starving process is still going on, but friends
OF the government here think that Colonel Hatch
is making mistake in allowing any OF the Boom
erS TO leave the territory UNTIL they all go. It is
thought that Couch Is allowing the non-combat-
ants 10 leave so that the provisions Will last longer
for the fighters who VIII remain. The Boomers, IL
is stated. are building rifle pits about their camp.
Gen. Augur has ordered the troops here to hold
themselves In readiness The boomers fighting
force is said to be 400 well armed and determined
men. Capt. Couch is reported to have cleared his
little army OF deSperadoeS and dissolute fellows
who could not be controlled, and would be likely TO
violate orders and fire their aSSailantS without
provocatton. Hatch's force about equals that OF
the boomers and consists OF colored troops OF the
Gath Infantry Theirs is crack rife shot regiment
OF the army, and they good soldiers. Troops III
other points have been ordered TO hold themselves
in readiness to reinforce Hatch There are four
companies OF the 22d infantry, three OF the 10th,
three OF the 18th and one OF the Goth. Four conl-
panies OF infantry at Fort Leavenworth are under
the same orders. supplies OF fur clothing, cap s,
collars and gloves for 800 men have been ordered 20
be delivered forthwith at Caldwell Kansas, for tie
use Of the reinforcementS. Activity and profound
interest in the news from Oklahoma is ev1nced at
Fort LeavenWOrth and in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
The Steamer ST. John Burned.
THE FAMOUS OLD HUDSON RIVER BOAT DESTROYED At
1ER IN

NEW YORK, January a4-The steamer St. John
lies to-day at her dock blackened wreck, and the
marine insurance companies lose fully $20O, 600,
every one OF them having policies her. All will
be paid In full and still leave loss or 100000 for
the company to cover. or the steamers huh a
large part is comparatively sound and can be
rebuilt with profit, but the expense will be over
three-fthS OF its original cost, half million dol
lars. The fire broke out at O'Clock. The St John
laid up for repairs, and one hundred carpenters
and painters had been busy on her yesterday rent-
ting and remodeling her above the water line. Six
men employed On the steamer were asleep on her,
but they made their escape unharmed 1t broke
out in the ladies' cabin In the forward part OF the
boat. 1t was falsely reported, in the excitement,
that two men had jumped overheard. The nre
engines and police boats poured streams OF water
ON the flames, which, however, had gained much
headway and baff1ed all attempts at subduing
them.
Nothing but charred wreck remained when,
after hours Of hard work, the last spark OF fire was
ext1nguished. All the costly furniture and fittings
and most OF the upper works OF the steamer, with
the exception OF the parts furthest aft We're de-
Stroyed How the fire originated IS mystery.
The ST. John was one OF the three steamers OF the
Peoples line or through boats 70 Albany. II was
the largest and finest or the eet and was built 81
years ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
THE NAVAL FRAUD CASES.
SanbOrn AND Cumming Sentenced.
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT IN BOTH cAsEs

To-day fn thesCriminal Court, the case OF r. b.
Sanoorn, convicted few days ago OF violating SEQ
tons 541s &C. OF the Revised Statute in presenting
fraudulent claims TO the bureau OF medicine, &C.
Navy department, was called up and motion for
new trial being overruled he was sentenced To
six months in JAN. and to pay q nne OF $500. The
court said In passing the sentence that the eyI-
dence did not show that he was engaged for any
considerable length OF time In the fraud. Strange
as it might appear, he did not seem to know that
he was practicing fraud.
James D. Cumming was called up for sentence
on The yerilcts found yesterday. The court SEN
fenced hdi TO one year at labor In jail and q me
or 81 ,01o II the FIRST case and six months and $500
In each or The other two cases The court said thar
he was sc tished Cumming had been engaged in
these cas55 haoitualiy, and he was q little sur
priSed, toe, for the defendant was q Scotchman.
and he was the first one OF that nationality cor.
victed before him OF q crime involving moral tur-
patude
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
Osse Fuuk,s Internal Machine.
HI BUuI n TO BLOW RNsELF UP. But COULD HEyvK
uAKR Up HIS MIND To usK IT.


CHICAGO, January 2&-otto Funk. Il is pretty well
established to-day, is the true name OF the m 4
whose internal machine and twelve boxes OF dyn-.
mite were found yesterday among great Quanill
OF books he was charged with stealing from IL,
public library Funk says he was born IN Dantzic,
Germany, and Is twenty-Seven years old neat :
trimmed yellow beard, shining white teeth, and
clear blue eyes make him quite attractive IN ap-
pearance. He speaks with q German accent To a
reporter he said: "Yes. it was dynamite I'm the
small box and giant powder in the rolls. made
what you term the Internal machine two years
ago. Twas In love then. wished to die When
IL was completed felt better and didn't wish TO
die Then put IL away. When became despon-
dent would set the trigger and prepare to leave.
Then would change my mind. and put the trivial
affair OF for another day" Then he smiled
81 have no connection with socialists and nihil-
ISM" He continued: 81 am peSsimist, however.
The box could not have been exploded by being
Jared In order 10 explode the dynamite it was
necessary 10 fire the pistol intended 10 set II OF
many times. Fate always deferred me-" Funk
says the dynamite was made by himself. IL was
decayed wood carefully dried and pulyer lied and
then saturated with nitro glycerine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
District Government Affairs.

CHANGES THE SEWER PLANS.
Capt f. V. Greene has recommended the follow
ing changes in the sewer plans now under con-
tract, and Major Lydecker has approved them:
Omit IL street ct. ana ,1 alley In square No 500
tween 4th and 5th, $50 feet; G street northeast,
from 1st street to alley, 243 feet; Grace street,
Construct 2l-inch sewer, q street northeast.
North Capitol to 1St street. making AS feet 1S-1nch
sewer street northwest street to 10th street.
2l5 feet The above sewers do not appear to be
needed at the present time In place OF them 1
recommend that the following be built, the neces-
slty for which is Immediate and all OF them petit
toned for prior to July 1st 1884:
lsnch sewers street southwest, F to q sts.; F
street southwest 1st to I'd sts; 1st street south
WeSt F to alley; Virginia avenue southwest, Sd to
~ sts.; New Jersey avenue o to sts.; 9Th street
southwest, near street, making LII feet
15-inch Sewer-1St street sOuthwest,~T to stS.:
9th street southwest, Maryland avenue to street,
making 745 feet.
s4-nch severe street southeast, sth to 9Th sts,
Also, that the following changes be made in the
size OF sewers: street southeast from 9TH to Sth
sts, from l5-inch to 24-inch; 10Th and streets
from 1S-tnch to N-inch.n
Capt. F. v. Greene, in reply to letter from the
j. Lydecker Information In relation to sewers. % He
In all sewer contracts made since July 1st
1884, the commissioners have distinctly reserved
the right to modify the location and quantity OF
work either before the award OF contracts or at
any time thereafter. Under this clause in the con-
tracts the Commissioners have since the contracts
were entered into, made numerous changes. which
he enumerates in detail the list OF such to be fur
nished to the first auditor for his use in auditing
the accounts"
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr. Samuel NJ Thatcher, northwest corner 22d
and Streets requests that he be Informed II It is
within the near future for the Commissioners tolay
crossing at 22d and streets northwest, across
22d street, and whether 1t is possible to give them
more gas light
MeSSrs G. l. Shields, John l. Browd ct al, In
note tOthe Commissioners, ask that street north
east, bet 9Th and 10th streets, be lighted with gas
at the earliest time practicable.
M. D. and l. L. Leggett, OF Cleveland, Ohio. attor-
neys for the WorSwick Manufacturing company,
and Isaac Kidd, owners Of the Sullivan patent on
swinging harness for fire engines, state that they
have been informed that the District of Columbia is
using said harness and request that they be paid
Ior past infringement, and take out license for the
future.
The Commissioners have granted liquor licenses
10 Samuel Davis and O'Neill Delsnider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
Fire i'm the Lnfc Nliss Cha>e,s Resi-.
ttence.

A"NiPoLTs. January 24-This morning the house
OF the late Miss Matilda Chase, who was burned TO
death few days ago, took lire in the lower hall.
and when discovered the stairway was In flames.
The body or Miss Chase was lying In the parlor,
and great excitement prevails. The cadets from
the naval academy were near at hand, and through
their Efforts the fire was eXtinguiShed without
serious damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
From Wall Street To-day

NEW YORK, January q, Wall Street.-The stock
market was dun, ana \ 10 = per cent lower this
morning on the reduction in weSt-hOund freight
rates by the Trunk line representatives. at their
meeting yesterday Near IL O'Clock there was a
rally OF y TO y per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
The Oklahoma War.

telegram was received by the adJutant general
last evening from Gen. Augur, stating that Gen.
Hatch reports the Oklahoma boomers as number
ing about four hundred, and that he is so dstrib-
utng his troops as to to cut Oh supplies and to pre-
vent any more boomers from Joining the band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

A wrestling match in Chicago, between James
Faulkner, OF England, and John Rabshaw, Of Chi.
cago best three In nve for purse OF $400 was de-
ctded In favor Of the Englishman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

An avalanche at Metyulles. in the Alps buried
w0rshiping.
It was of1cially announced yesterday that the
emperor William has recovered from his recent
ilne8S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24


CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE TREASURY.
The expenditure of the Treasury contingent fund
for the fiscal year ended June S0th, 1884, amounted
to $ss 405s, while the appropriation for that pur-
pose was Sill .327.S4; so that an unexpended bal
ance OF $21 6.76 remained on hand at the end OF
the year. The expenditures In detail were as fol-
lows: Binding newspapers, etc, sa1OOs; for books
and technical publications, 167 95; for repairing
hand-stamps, etc. $634O9; stock for Treasury bind
cry, $527.7o Total expended under the head Of
binding newspapers. ETC.. s., ,639S2 For tnvestiga-
expenses, s77554 for freights and kilograms,
$S,ss9s2 tor rent 81 $50; horses, wagons etc, In
Guiding purchase and repairs OF harness, shoeing
horses, &C., $3 81 hlehoders and cases, Sc
for ice, 80; fuel SO SO; gas and lights,
carpets and repairs, s5583 80; furniture,
item OF expenditure under the head Of the cOntin-
gent fund there was balance left over, unexpend-
below the appropriations, and on the whole fund
the amount Of $2l S76 was saved for the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
Court of Claims and State Department
Changes

Judge Richardson has qualined as chief Justice
OF the Court of Claims, and has entered upon the
duties OF that Office. MI. Jno. Davis, the new ap-
pointee to the bench, has not yet qualned, al
though his commission has been issued. He said
to-day that he desired to finish up some matters
pending in the Department of State before re-
linqush1ng his post as first assistant secretary,
but that he expected to assume his position on
the bench within fortnight. 1t is generally under
stood that Mr. A. A Adee, third assistant secretary
the state department. Owing to the very short
time the new first assistant secretary would have
10 serve, It was thought that the position would
not be filled, but as It is learned that Mr Adee ia
not deslrous of remaining in government service
longer under any circumstances it is thought like
~ ne Will be honored the promotion II he desires it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

Treasury Department Appointments.
Mrs. Ella Hamer, OF Louisiana, has been selected
for appointment to the 5000 class, Secretarys Office
under civil service rules. The following persons
having completed satisfactory probationary term
OF six months each have been reappolnted to reg
ular clerkshps: Geo. N Perry, Ohio, class I; James
class 1; Samuel G. Fenby, OF NO. class l; Chas. D.
Harrison. Pa, class l; VIM. K Frisbie, Arkansas,
class l; E. NJ Wade, Ca, class 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

w. Nj. COLEMAN.
l. OR T.,
Desires to inform the public that they can find choice
assortment OF Roses and miscellaneous Flowers at
No l2l9 New York Avenue,
Wholesale and retail at prices according to ths season
tA1-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

THE CITY IN A FRENZY OF EXCITBMENT-THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL WORK THE DYNAMITERs HAVE YET
DoNG-rHE ANCIENT "wHITE TOWER" WRECKED
AND SIXTEEN VISITORS INJURED--AR. GLADSToNB's
SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS BROKEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

FT% ABSOLUTELY AT COsT-MY REMAINING
~ holiday and standard Books. PrePara.ory to en-
brasy. l7&9 Penna ava Mrs. LUCY L HUNTER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

PERsoNAL--Chief Justice Waite and party are in
Jacksonville, Fla, and Will go to ST. Augustine
next Monday.-Senator-eec Evarts and his eld-
est daughter are In town on short visit the guests
OF Justice and Mrs. Bishop Paret
Hodges and the vestry OF ST. Pauls church, Balti-
more, this evening-Dr. Geo. B. WEIGH leaves
section of Northern Pacific railroad. and viii be
absent about two weeks--Representati Broad
head has gone to his home in st. Louis for short
Vlst.-Hon. D. L. fulee, OF this city, has sold to
syndicate over 600 acres OF Florida land some
OF which is considered very valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

fS REMOVAL
Law Offices Of W. PIERCE BELL removed to e25 F
street. dI3-3m
~SS THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND RES
GS idents H. particularly called to PHOSVITE the
new and popular Brain and Nerve Tonic and Safe-
guard against Malaria For sale areated by the
in bottles by w. C MILBURN Sole Inventor aud Man
uiacturer l4Zs fennsSiSAnla avenue. apll
rP ROGINSKI LEWIS. THE wELL-KNOWN
w Sign Painters and Glaciers are at 9O8 10 at n w
Telephone CALL S7s3 AL orders promptly attended to-
oc13-9m
rfSS JOHN T. MITCHELL'S REAL ESTATE
t-S Ofice. southwest corner Of llth and Pa avenue
(Thomas DowlinRs auction rooms), Dealer in Real
Estate. Stocks Bonds. Insurance and General Agent
for the transaction OF all business.
Prompt attention given to any business entrusted to
me. n4-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

HAVING NICE TIME AT NICE.-Secretary Chan
der has received communication from an Ameri-
can resident at Nice, France, saying that the
officers Of the q. s. steamship Lancaster are hold
ing high carnival at that place. and have roundly
abused the Secretary OF the Navy for having Or
dered the vessel to the Congo, which action, they
publicly assert, was taken to spite the ladies Of
their families. who, the writer says, are holding
daily receptions on the vessel in open defiance Of
the rules Of the service The Secretary has written
to Rear Admiral English, commanding the Lancas-
ter, for Information on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24

ARMY LEAvEs-Leave for six months, to take
effect about February 1st, with permission to leave
the United States, is granted I'd Lieut. A. F. Rowan,
18th Infantry The leave Of Cd Lieut. E. II. Webber
Goth infantry, Is extended two months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ FOURTH STREET NJ E. CHURCH SOUTH
tS east Rev. DIR. JOSEPH FRANCE pdstor.-Sunday
school. o'clock preaching ii m and 80 r. m
by the pastor young peoples meeting AS p. mis-
all cordially welcome II.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-28
A Cats Gratitude,

My cat is, with regard to his meals, a
most grateful cat, and however hungry
he may be he never thinks Of eating until
he has purred his thanks and rubbed his
head against my hand. This trait Of
character was once displayed in the
most affecting manner One day
"Pret" had been shut up in the loft on
account Of lady visitor who had a
strange antipathy to cats. Twas going
30 town that day, and did not return
i'll after midnight. AS was going up
stairs heard "Pret's" voice calling me
in very anxious manner, and on in.
quiry ! found that the poor cat had
been forgotten, and had been shut up
the whole day without Inorsel of food
or drop of milk. OF course, imme-
diately procured some milk and meat
for him, and carried it up. to him. The
poor creature was half wild with hap
piness when he heard my footsteps, and
on seeing the plate of meat and saucer
Of milk he flew at them like a mad
thing. But scarcely had he Tapped a
drop of milk when he left the saucer,
rame up to me with loud purring and
caressed me. as if toexpress his thanks
Then he went to the plate, but only
just touched it with his nose, and again
came to think me for having attended
to his wants, both of food and drink.
1t quite brought the moisture to nv
eyes to see the affectionate creature,
though nearly wild with hunger and
thirst, refraining from enjoying his
food until he had returned thanks
N Y. Cor. Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The Osceola times., 1885-02-28
True Politeness.

They sat together in the smoking
compartment OF the sleeping-car after
breakfast, and were very quiet for a
long time, At last the fat man re-
marked:
ut is curious how travelling affects
some people. For instance, my feet
are so swollen that can only keep my
boots on with positive agony"
"And how odd that I am affected Just
the opposite way" replied the other.
my feet shrink so that l could almost
get both feet into one boot"
There was another long interval Of
silence, during which each stole eau
tious glances at the other.
''In such case" said the third man,
who sat opposite, II should advise you
to trade boots"
"Willingly," was the response in
chorus.
As they were making the exchange
the porter came up with the remark
II dun reckon l got dem ar butes
mixed up tween you two gemlen, an
each Of you. has got on de wrong par"
II knew it all the time" said the fat
man.
so did Il" added the other.
''But I'll be hanged if let any Wis;
consin man outdo me in polteness.
"And Wisconsin don't take no back
seat for Missourir'-DetrOi Free Press.