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MOFphiOmania in France.

from the Pall Mail Gazette.
In the course Of the last few years the disease
which the doctors call Morphiomania has made
formidable headway all over France In the capt.
tai its victims almost rival those OF alcoholism.
AT Bellevue great hospital has been opened for
the care and If possible for the cure of these pa
uents. Here at least all the symptoms of the dis
ease may De studied and curious statistics OF its
course and or the character OF its victims have
been collected. The disease In its present form Is
necessarily but OF recent origin. MOrphia itself
was only discovered In the year 1916. The cure OF
u Is very rare. IL Is found that both the use and
the deprivation OF the drug lead the victims al
most inevitably TO suicide, and at Bellevue there
are cushioned rooms for some OF the patients, and
a constant watch kept on all One is not surprised
10 near that the chief sufferers are women. After
women come doctors. one can see the reason OF
this A Few years ago the injection OF morphia
was almost surgical operation. Doctors would
have most opportunity and least fear OF the results
NOW, unfortunately, the Instruments have been
made so perfect that the OF them has ceased to
be either painful or formidable.
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Inc cutter Thistle
HER DESIGNER REFUSES TO MAKE KNOWN THE WATER
LINE LENGTH.
Some time ago Mr.. Edward Burgess, of Boston,
sent a cable dispatch to Mr.: Geo. L. Watson OF
Glasgow, the designer OF the cutter Thistle now
In hand as competitor for the Americas cup,
asking for the water line length OF that craft. He
has just received letter in reply bearing the date
Of December 8. In this letter Mr.. Watson is very
nOn-cOmmunfcatfve, and declines to give Mr. Bur.
CESS the Information desired unless under the fol-
lowing conditions: 81 will furnish you with the
guarantee to design and built yacht OF the water
line length Of the yacht, and no other"
This proposition Mr.. Burgess refuses to accept,
and in letter sent MI. Watson Monday states:
hold myself ready to design and build such yachts
as yachting gentlemen may favor me with orders
This being the case you will readily that your
proposal cannot be accepted by me- Were my Ia
Americas cup matters might be somewhat diner
ent, but In any event cannot agree to put myself
In q position which would deprive me OF Carrying
on the duties OF my profession"
CESS requested OF MI. Watson was simply the
water line length OF the Thistle In fact he states
that her other dimensions were not desired by
him. In asking for the water line length OF the
Thistle, Mr.. Burgess feels that 1t was request not
inconsistent with professional courtesy and were
the matter reversed, he would with pleasure fur
nish Mr.. Watson with the information II he asked
for 1t.
This correspondence indicates that the Scotch
syndicate and designer do not intend to give any
Information about the Thistle that they can posi-
bly, avoid giving. They start or with great ad-
vantage oyer the Americans as the Thistle win be
launched earlier than any new yacht can possibly
be here, and those controlling her will have more
time to get her In trim. Mr.. Burgess believes,
several new yachts win be designed and built to
sail against her.
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The Irish Falling Out.
INTERNAL TROUBLE IN TWO OF THE IRISH SOCIETIES OF
CHICAGO.


telegram from Chicago, December 10 SAYS
There Is prospect OF serious trouble In the Irish
organizations in this city, chiefly the Gamma
Gael and Ancient Order or Hibernians The for
mer Is q secret order ostensibly OF purely beney
client character and Is operated In connection with
military organization known as the Cian-na-
Gael Guards. Its membership is large and in
ciuoes nearly all the prominent Instantaneous in
the city. The Charge has been made since recent
election OF field, stan and line officers in the guards
That this election was manipulated In the political
Interest OF one or two men who have contracted
with politicians 10 deliver the Clanua-Ciael vote in
consideration OF personal benefits Recrtrnin atIon,
have followed, and though the most stringent
EFFORTS are being made 10 keep the quarrel a Sc
cret, several members OF the order have been in
discreet enough 10 air their grievances IN public
The case Of the Ancient order OF HIbernians is
even more serious That society Il a beneficiary
society. and the members fl this city are very nu-
merous The order has long existed In a dual
forIn, Dy reason OF a Schfsm which occurred nine
Years ago. one faction Il known as the BOARD OF
krfn party for the reason that t pays direct allie
glance 10 that body in Ireland The other paws
tnocte 70 nobody. IL Is now charged that the
latter faction has lately sent delegates over 10
Ireland and bribed the Board Of Erin to deliver up
The goods" which is the society name for the
Gnp, signs, passwords &C.
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A Young Man Gone Wrong.
DEFAULTER TO THE NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE INsU
ANCE COMPANY.


The Cincinnati Enquirer OF Sunday says: Frank
a. Crum, well-knOwn young man, who moved In
the best circles In this city, has been unaccount-
ably missing for some time. His friends were at q
loss to account for his absence 1t now transpires
that 1t Is a clear case OF another good man gone
wrong" Crum has skipped the town, leaving a
legion OF mourning creditors whose lamentations
are heard everywhere. He was, up TO few weeks
ago, employed as local agent OF the New York
Mutual Lie Insurance Company. His employer
Mr.. j. c. LawtOn, had entire confidence in him
The young man, until about four months ago, had
an excellent reputation. He was an active member
OF St Paul NJ. E. church. on West 9TH street, and
held the responsible position OF president OF the
missionary society, and was a teacher in the Sum-
day school. Crum was conspicuous in the social
circles OF the West End, and was quite popular
among the ladies. He Is the only support of a.
widowed mother. fondneSs for high living be-
yond his means was the cause OF his downfall He
has always tried to associate with rich young men
and 10 90 this he had TO have money. This cOndi-
ton OF affairs must have an end About two weeks
ago. being harassed by creditors defaulter to the
Insurance company for over 81 200, Crum hastily
de:ainped The latest ady1ceS from the fugitive
indicate that he Is in Birmingham, Ala
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To settle i'm Mexico.
TIE FIRST NSTALNENT OF SIN ALOA CoLONrsTs LEAVES

dispatch from Portland, Me-, dated December
~. says: The train that LETT the Union station at
12:4o pm to-day took out the FIRST instalment OF
smigrants from this vicinity to the protected new
city In Sinaloa, Mexico. The company was under
the direction OF the Rev. W. +. Eaton, OF Cape
kIlZaDetn, ana numbered In ali eighteen persons
Aecorulng 10 the plans or It's projectors, PACING
City Is 70 be wholly q manufacturing city' for the
Manoiacturc OF cotton goods, sugar, glass and
paper nom a shrub found on every hand The
directors have 500, 600 10 commence Operations.
AZ soon as thirty-Six miles OF their railroad Is
opened they VIII strike timber belt that Will
supply all TIER requirements. Mr. Eaton said
tney expected accessions 10 the party at different
points along the Ene- "A number or people from
New YORK city are 10 join them at Chicago
Among them win be Mr.. Lowell, the New York
poolsner, who Is 70 accompany the directors who
~ On WIG the eoonistS with view 10 managing
party VIII number 100 by the time 1t reaches Kan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22

DEPUTY MARSHAL THOMSON INDICTED FOR MAN.
sLAU6HrER-AN ANTI-MORMON SOCIETY.
A telegram from Salt Lake City, Utah, December
"a, says: On the recommendation Of District At
torney Dickson, the case of United states Deputy
Marshal Thompson, who killed Edward NJ. Dalton,
was referred to grand jury selected by Thomp-
son. After the killing eleven Of the jurors arrived
and, carrying refreshments set out to meet
Thompson and escort him to Blower The result Is
anticipated. Thompson is indicted for man
slaughter In place OF murder.
The following circular has been issued by Hollis
ter In behalf OF a secret anti-Morrnon society
whose aim Il the political control 'of Utah. Hol-
lister Il the man who sent a dispatch defaming the
character OF the murdered man and his family:
UTAH LOYAL LEAGUE, CHIEF SECRRTARYs Or
YTC8, No. A W. SECOND SOUTH STREET, SALT LAKE
CITY, Dec. 20.-Dear Sir: You are hereby respect
fully requested TO send or bring your Loyal League
dues TO this office at your earliest convenience
Whatever amount you please TO remit viii be duly
credited on the books. Yours, truly,
D. j. HOILIsTER, Chief Secretary.
p. S.-If you feel like paying at the same time a
quarters dues ia advance, IL will be highly appre-
ciated, as we have more immediate need OF the
money now than We shall have after Congress ad-
1ourns in March. o. H
Bosxin Bennett represent the league In WASH
fngtOD
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EXpOScU
A JEwELER SUDDENLY LEARNS THAT AN EMPLOYE HAI
BEEN ROBBING HIM.

A JEwELER SUDDENLY LEARNS THAT AN EMPLOYE BAD
BEEN ROBBING HIM.
Some two years ago German, giving his name
as John Forstner, applied to Samuel Simpson, in
Philadelphia, for employment in the watch depart
ment Of his jewelry store. Beyond saying that he
was last from Cleveland, Ohio, he told little about
his past life, where he was first employed and did
not grow more communicative as time progressed.
Yesterday, while going TO dinner, FOrstner dropped
dead from heart disease. Worn was Immediately
sent to Mr. simpson, and, as the dead man had no
relatives in This country, the jeweler gave 1nstruc
lions to have every attention paid to the remains
AT his expense. The dead man had q few personal
effects, but when an ordinary travelling bag was
lifted from the floor Mr.. simpson was surprised at
was amazed, for before him in. the bag he saw
1900 worth OF jewery, comprising rings OF every
description, gold watches, pins and diamonds,
brooches chains and charms. All this valuable
property had been stolen from his own store by The
man whom he had trusted and befr1ended in life
and death.
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Terrible Encounter With q Lion.

fearful affair is reported from verviers, In Bel
g1um. An unframed lion called BrutuS, on being
let into cage which an attendant named Gremier
had not had time TO leave showed signs Of great
excitement, taking prodigtous leaps all about the
stage and uttering appalling roars. Seeing the
man In danger the lion queen, a Nine. Sonnet en-
tered the cage to enable Gremier TO withdraw,
when the lion rushed at her and fastened his teeth
in the lower part OF her face. A professional
tanner, AuguSte BOnvillant, went to the rescue,
and by main force opened the lions jaws, thus
the cage. A portion OF her lower jaw with some
OF the teeth had been bitten away. The savage
beast turned his fury upon BOnvillant, and he and
the HON actually wreSted together for two three
minutes, the lion savagely biting the man about
the chest and shoulders. Finally one Of the at
tendants, by attacking the lion with pitchfork
from outside the cage, made him let go his hold,
and B0nvilant rushed out OF the cage and tainted
away. Nine. Soumets l1feis despa1red of, but Bon
vtllant Is expected TO recover.
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A Princes Practical Joke ON His
Father.

from London Society.
The Duchess OF Edinburgh was met on her ar
rival at Malta by the duke, and three days later
they gave concert at their house at San Antonio.
The duke was down for a solo on his beloved fid-
die, and when his royal highness stood up to per-
form he was greeted, or course, with storm OF
applause. He proceeded I'm the usual manner TO
thrum the instrument into tune, but the first
touch told him that tine strings had been changed:
That the A string was where the G ought to be
and vice versa. The duke looked angry, called for
another violin, and when he had tuned 1t vig0r-
Oughly reSined his bow, He then dashed braVely
at the piece, but. alas! nothing but the most
awful scroops resulted from his elbow jerking.
The audience were respectfully patient for q bar
or two, then q sort OF suppressed snigger ran
round the room, and the duke stopped and ex
amined his TOOLS once more. glance at his bow
caused him 10 Scrutinze the restn-bOx. the con-
tents OF which proved TO be cObbler's wax. After
this there was nothing Tor the royal fiddler but to
explain, with the best grace he could, that the
fates Were against him, and resume his seat:
which he did, while muf1ied laughter from Prince
George gave pretty clear clue 10 the author OF
the mischief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22

They Don't Study the Bible at Har.
ward.
Fran the Texas Siftings.
Scene at Harvard college:
Junior ttranslating New Testament)-"And the
an'-and the Lord said, Lord said unto-unto
Noses" Here he hesitated and looked appealingly
to neighbor, who being also unprepared, whis-
Lord said unto Moses, skip it."
Great CONSERVATION enSued.
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No Money for Anarchists,
PowDKRLY's ORDER TO THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR AT

CHICAGO.
An important secret circular has been received
by District Assemblies "a and 81, Knights OF
Labor, Of Chicago, from Master Workman Pow
derry, concerning the factional quarrels which
have existed in the organization for some time.
The circular touches upon several matters, but the
most important are the political questions and the
action OF the Knights In reference to the con-
demned anarchists. When the order Is promul-
OF the organization will be pleased with MI. Pow
derly's commands, while they will greatly dis
please the radical wing. Mr.. Powderly has ordered
% not to allow any money to be collected for the
condemned anarchists and instructs that If any
funds have been collected that such moneys be
returned to the assemblies and persons who con-
trlDuted 1t. The general master workmans action,
IL Is contended settles the question OF the relation
or the Knights OF Labor and the anarchists. 1t
also explains why, in the joint meeting OF these
district assemblies on last sunday, the sympathy
matter was not brought up when the meeting was
Tor that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22
When Doctors Disagree.
THEN THE Law CONES IN AND DECIDES THE QUESTION
FOR THIN. .

THEN THE Law COMES IN AND DECIDES THE QUESTION
FOR THEM.
An interesting decision was rendered in the court
OF chancery in Newark N. j., Monday in the case
of DR.. +. B. Vaudeville against Dr.. George w. Har
man. Dr.. Vaudeville employed Hartman as an as
sstant and the latter agreed not to practice medi
cine in Newark in opposition to DR.. Vaudeville at
any time. Personal differences induced DR.. Har
man to leave his position and open an Office OF his
own. DR.. Vaudeville then brought suit in the
court OF chancery to restrain DR.. Harmon from
practising.
In denying the Injunction Vice Chancellor Van
Fleet said: Isrhe covenant under consideration is
a contract In restraint OF trade. Such is the de-
s1gnation universally applied to such engage
cogn1zed than that contract which precludes
person from the right to employ his talents, his
is void, whether the restraint be general or par
t1al. Professional SKILL experience and reputation
are things which cannot be bought or sold. They
constitute part OF the individuality Of the parti
cular person and die with him."
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Explosive SllayingS.

From the Philadelphia Ledger, December ID.
An explosion in a mill in this city where shaw
tngs were used for fuel has been almost exactly
reproduced in Boston, where steam power COM
pany'S boiler house was demolished. The boilers
did not explode, but there was such rapid COM
buStion OF shav1ngs and sawduSt as to produce eX-
pOs1ve effects. Several men were very badly
burned, two OF them fatally. The obvious lesson,
that greater care should be exercised In the use
or this fuel, is worth Mentioning though, judging
by experience, 1t Is not likely 10 mucn effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22

OOxtlQg SQUufe Win 110xe
From the London Times.
A singular event occurred at church at WI
lenhall, Sta1ordshire. couple presented them
selves to be married, and upon the clergyman put
ting the question, "Nilt thou have this woman
for thy welded w1fe?n the bridegroom answered
with an emphatic mo" and left the church. His
explanation was that year ago, when he wanted
to be married, his intended bride refused and he
thought this occasion Afforded him the oppOftll-
nifty OF returning the compliment.
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New Laws for Work men.

THE LABOR PARTY WANTS THE NEW YORK ELECTION
SYSTEM CHANGED
The N. Star says: The law committee Of the
land and labor party have prepared several bills
which Will be introduced at this session OF the
legislature. Among the most important is a bill
to provide for the industrial education of the chill
dren OF working people and bill to regulate the
system OF voting by ballot at elections. This bill
provides for the introduction OF the Australian
system OF voting. The names OF all the candidates
are written on one ballot which the voter receives
from The poll clerk. Having possessed himself OF
the ballot the voter retireS alone and marks the
ballot with an \ opposite the names OF those for
whom he wishes TO vote. Another bill amends the
life and limb act by increasing the damage re-
cOyerable by wOrkingmen In case OF accident
caused by careleSsness OF employers from $500 to
81, ZOO. "AU departments In New York city shall
be under a single headed commission elected by
the people" is the reform sought in another bill.
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The Make.shift Cuss Words Of Celebri.
ties.

Burdette in the Brooklyn Eagle.
LANDS sake!" is Henry Georges only swear
word. Prof. Proctor always says, "My stars"
"Dog On it, is Henry Bergh's word, and Gen.
Hazen like most Of the signal service men, swears
"By thunder" ''Saints protect u.s." Is MIR. RAN
dalfs exclamation, while the Chicago anarchists
all say "Mercy on uS!" Ex-MiniSter COX says "Oh,
Pacha." Many eminent mugwumpS say only
Goodness me." Henry WaCtersOn, however
swears nothing but plain "Dem," with no Irills OF
mugWumpery about IL.
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LOST IN AN OLD MINE FULL OF SNAKEs.-A tele

LOST IN AN OLD NINE FULL OF SNAKES.-A tele-
gram from Newark, n. D., December 20, says:
party OF searchers entered the old Copies mine,
about four miles above this city, on Saturday, In
search OF Hatrlck Tully. farmer who lives at the
entrance OF the mine, and who has been missing
for week: The mine has not been worked for
century. The men were provided with lanterns,
but II required the greatest agility to avoid the
snakes, which Missed at every step in the narrow
passageway. After several hours had been spent
they started to return, but note had been taken
OF the route they had traversed and they began to
fear for their safety. After wandering about aim
cred glimmer OF light which proved to be Ian
tern which had been lowered into an air-shaft,
with the intention OF guiding the party to an exit
No trace OF FULLY was found.
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Rockwell, the Red Bank ElOpef.
HIS ESCAPE FROM A Jersey MOB

HIS ESCAPE FROM JERSEY MOB.
special from Red Bank, n. j., December 90
says: After his release from jail Friday and mar
row escape from mob here Saturday night, Fred.
Rockwell, who ran away with Sidney B. Vests
wife, still hung around town. Before he left the
residence OF Mrs. West, the latter's husband came
there and ordered Rockwell out OF the house. A
violent quarrel ensued but Rockwell finally with
drew and fled from the waiting mob. Meanwhile
Mrs. West had one fit after another. Sidney West
said to-day:
s'AIy wife ordered Rockwell from the house, not
O'Clock I'm the morning. Then came rap at the
door. answered il. Detective Patterson followed
me TO the door. Iopened IT, and there stood Rock
well with pistol in his hand. well, said he in
with a pistol which he once owned. Patterson
rushed up before either could have fired and in
duced Rockwell, who was intoxicated, to leave.
While was berating him earlier in the evening
had pistol cooked in my pocket; had he raised
hand against me / would have shot him. When
he left Mel said: For Gods sake, Fred never come
near me again. Rockwell said nothing, but with
drew"
On Saturday, after being driven from the West
House the night before, Rockwell sent his former
paramount letter asking that he might be per-
United to see her once more. He received this note
from Mrs. West:
Please take that papers advice and leave this
town. The popular feeling Is against us. For
GODS sake and for my childrenS sake leave me
and never write to me.
But despite this note he went again to Mrs. West.
All day Sunday he was followed by men who
meant him no good. Sunday afternoon man told
him that II he (ROckwell stayed in town another
night he would probably be murdered. Rockwell
was alarmed and left for New York on an early
train. He went thence to New Haven. On We'd
nesday, 1t is said, he Will meet his wife there by
the arrangement made by his friends. who seek TO
says that he will probably take his wife back for
the sake OF his little children,
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UNBIDDEN WEDDING GUESTs.-The Rev. Father
MignOt was to celebrate the marriage OF Mr..
Henry Jurgens and Miss Louise GERHARD in the st.
Louis cathedral in New Orleans Sunday night but
when the doors were thrown open crowd OF Some
LOCO persons In spite OF the efforts OF the sexton
and uSherS rushed in ahead OF the bride and BRIDE
draw and allow the invited guests to come in His
request not being obeyed, he extinguished the
Jurgen's house, where he performed the marriage
rites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22

D1SOBEYING ARCHBISHOP ELDERS ORDER-A
Cincinnati special says: The circular order from
Archbishop Elder forbiddtng Catholic singers from
singing In Protestant or Jewish choirs has in one
case at least been sQuarely defed, and the exam
pie once set is expected to be followed by others
Henry Wflleke, tenor, who for years has sung in
Mound Street Temple, has determined to resign
his place In the former and keep his seat in the
remains devOut catholic, and was much troubled
about the order, but as he Is poor man with a
large family he has concluded that his duty toward
his family Is uppermOst.
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The Rev. Charles Minnegerode, D. D., rector OF
D Fauis Episcopal church, in Richmond va. has
sss.sheo on account or Old age and feeble health,
yearS CID. ~S :" 80