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Evening star., 1886-09-16

BURTON FATALLY STABBED HIS OLD FRIEN
AND THEN SHOT

BURTON FATALLY STABBED HIS OLD FRIEND
AND THEN SHOT HIMSELF
RICHMOND, TEX, Sept 16.-Inteligence has
reached here of a tragedy which occurred
sixteen miles west, at u village called '.The
Colony" John Lewis and Herman Burton
Quarreled about pasturing their cows ia the
same lot. "Wednesday evening they met at the
pasture and q desperate fight ensued. They
evidently fought q long time with their fists
before burton drew his knife and stabbed
Lewis a fatal blow. Burton then hastened
home, procured revolver and sent bullet
through hts neck, ranging forward. He was
arrested a few moments after he fired the
suicidal shot. 1t is thought he cannot live, but
q deputy sheriff sits by his side constantly.
Lewis and Burton had been warm friends for
several years.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
The River Front Improvement.

THE WORK OF FILLING ONE-THIRD DONE
Col. +. C. Hains, in his report to the chief of
engineers on the operations for improving the
river front during August, states that dredging
was continued during the month in theVirginia
channel above the Long bridge. Work was
resumed on the reservoir bank near the Wash
ington monument grounds. Three hundred
ana seVenty-hVe acres OF the flats have been
that one-thlId OF the total amount OF deposit
necessary 70 complete the project has been
accomplished. Contract number three will
probably be completed during September, and
The work Will be pushed forward as rapidly as
pOSSihle. - <-.s -
Evening star., 1886-09-16
More Worry for che Bell People.
ANOTHER COMPANY WHICH cLAIas TO CoNTRo

n PRIOR INVENTION.
CHICAGO, Sept 16.-A suit is pending in the
United States circuit court Of this city in which
the Bell Telephone company is the complain
ant. The defendant is the American Cusnm an
Telephone company, organized Tor the purpose
OF manufacturlng telephones. This company
ante-dates all previous claimants TO telephone
patents, claiming that Cushman, the inventor
constructed and publicly operated a telephone
at Racine, Wis.,, in 1851. The Cushman patent
Is claimed to he Identical with that OF Professor
Bell. The American Cushman Telephone COM
pany was incorporated short time ago. The
company at once set out TO manufacture and
filed a bill in the circuit court, praying TOR IN
Injunction. To this bill an answer will be filed
in a few days by Judge Smith, solicitor for the
defendants. The answer denies that Bell had
ever transmitted articulate speech by the
method Or with the apparatus now claimed 10
be covered by his patent In 1851 the defend
ants claim " = Cushman constructed and ex-
htoited In Racine an instrument by which
articulate sounds were transmitted Ia exactly
the same thing years later. For three years
Cushman's telephones were In public use in
Racine, Willie the inventor endeavored TO in
vent q transmitter which would SO magnify the
sounds that conversations could he carried on
in noisy places In 1867 and 1868 Cushman
fully explained in public his method at La
tOnia, Malvern, New Lisbon and other places
in Ohio. In support of these claims the attor-
neyS tor the CuShman company have more
than twenty-five affidavits by people who saw
and talked over Cushman's telephone in Ra.
high standing to whom Cushman talked in
Ohio, and to whom he exhibited his instrument
for transmitting vocal sounds by means OF elec-
trtcity.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
For the Parliamentary Fund.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR MONEY RECEIVED BY
PARNELL AND BIGGAR.
DETROIT, MICH, Sept. 16.-The following
correspondence has been received in this city,
and is its own explanation:
"HoUSE OF COMMONS, August 80. 1856
My Dear DR.. OReiHy:-Tne enormous pres
sure which has been upon me during ana since
the general election has prevented me from
sooner acknowledging the receipt OF your cable
gram OF the 24th OF June, announcing the trans
mission by you OF fl2 900 TO the trustees OF the
parliamentary fund.- and which came duly to
hand. For this very large remittance l have
now TO briefly ask you To convey to the con-
tributOrs the best thanks of my colleagues and
myself L have also read with the greatest
pleasure apd interest your further cablegram of
the ID ult!mo informing me that the trustees
OF the league in America had received $4,000
more for the parliamentary fund. am yours,
very truly, CHAs. :. PARNELL."
"Reperend and Dear Hr:-It is my pleasing
duty TO acknowledge the receipt of your cable
gram of July 2, followed on July Sd by a draft
for 81. 600 on the Alliance bank, London, and
by Iurther remittance OF $4,000 advised by
cable on the Sth OF July on the some bank,
these two sums making the 5000 referred to
in your cablegram of July =. This acknowledg-
ment has been unavoidably delayed by the
late elections and other matters, and which you
will kindly accept as my excuse for the delay.
With very best thanks, am faithfully yours,
JOSEPH u. BIGGAR"
Evening star., 1886-09-16
Another Deer Hunt.

THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLEVELAND GOING
To BUFFALO BEFORE COMING HOME
Another deer hunt was organized at Saranac
Inn yesterday, the President participating, but
failing TO bag deer. The one lucky hunter
among those who started out was Mr. A. L.
Coolidge, of Boston, who was fortunate enough
to kin q buck. On Friday the Presidents party
will in all probability start for the Tupper Lake
region.
The special car to bring the President out OF
the woods passed through Saratoga yesterday.
Inc PRESIDENT will not come direct TO Washing.
ton, but will first visit Buffalo as Mrs Cieye.
land Is desirous of seeing friends there, and the
PRESIDENT also wishes TO visit Secretary Man
ning and friends, who are also there. The party
Is expected To remain in Buffalo several days.
Mrs. Grant invited President and Mrs. Cleve-
land 10 stay at her house in ElberOn on their
q reply from Mrs. Cleveland, thanking her very
kindly for the courtesy, but regretting that
other engagements would prevent
Evening star., 1886-09-16

HUNTSVILLE, Mo-. Sept. 16.-Mine No. 3, the
largest in this vicinity, alter being idle more
than five months, has just been re-opened on
the cooperative plan. The miners are to have
the use of company's machinery and TO pay
the latter royalty OF one cent per bushel, re-
tanning for division among themselves the re-
mainder OF the profits.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

CHARLESTON AGAIN SHAKKN.-The Charles
Ton correspondent OF the New York Sun says q
attons resembling u discharge of cannon, oc-
CURED there at quarter past Wednesday
we're as any ielt In Charleston except the fatai
one Of Aug 81. The TACT that few people telt the
shock OF Wednesday morning Is attributed by
Quence OF exhaustion.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
Buried in the Ruins OF His House.

CABS JUMP THE TRACK IN ST. LOUIS AND DE-
MOLISH SMALL DWELLING.
ST. LOUIS, Sept 16.-A bad wreck occurred
last night on the Missouri Pacific road near the
corner Of Poplar street and the levee. A train
OF fifty cars, loaded with iron and drawn by
three engines. was proceeding west, and when
jumped the track, pulling three others with IL
They ran into and demolished q small brick
house OF two rooms, occupied by Patrick Walsh,
VINO was asleep in the house at the time. The
bricks and mortar fell on top Of him and he re-
ceived severe cuts on the head while his back
was severely injured.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
The Miners Assembly. X. Of L.. I'm
SeAki0la

INDIANAPoLIS, Sept. 16-The national dis
trict assembly OF miners and mine laholers Of
the United States began its first annual con-
vention here yesterday. They represent a
membership of thirty thousand. The order was
organized In st. Louis last May, being that
branch OF the Knights OF Labor who are
Evening star., 1886-09-16

THEY WILL SETTLE THEIR LITTLE DIrFER,
ScrENrIrrCArvv

THEY WILL SETTLE THEIR LITTLE DIFFERp
ENCES SCIENTIFICALLY AT PITTSBU re-.
PITTsBURC, Sept 16.-It has been definitely
settled that John L. Sullivan and Frank Her
AID are TO meet and settle their little diner
enceS with the gloves on In this city Saturday
night. The set-to will take place in the Grand
Central rink. They will spar for points, six
rounds, with soft gloves under Marquis Of
Queensberry ruies There will be no police In
reference as the managers OF the affair have
been licensed TO give the entertainment. pro-
vided the men do not violate the laws govern
ing glove exhibitions.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
PURITAN AND DOLPHIN.
A Settlement with ROach.s Assienees.

ALL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM AND THE
GOVERNMENT SATISFACTORILY ADJUSTED.
The Secretary of the Navy has settled all the
pending claims between the assignees OF John
Roach and the government by paying them
$4,000, $4,000 for the care Of the monitor
Puritan, and $4,000 as final payment for the
despatch boat Dolphin. Although $50, 900 was
provided for at the last session OF Congress for
the settlement OF the claim for the care of the
Puritan, Secretary Whitney considered the
amount excessive. His offer to compromise
for $4,000 was finally accepted and the con-
troversy On that point is ended.
THE FINAL PAYMENT ON THE DOLPHIN
has been in dispute many months. The as
signees some time ago offered to compromise
for 900, but the offer was not accepted, as
many things, it was claimed, were not up to
the contract. After steps were taken to decide
what amount was really due the Roach estate
upon payment OF S2O,OOO While the final
payment was pending the Secretary did not
consider the Dolphin vessel of the navy. and
she has been lying at Norfolk ever since her
trial trip. She win now be classed among the
naval vessels. and will at an early day be
assigned to some duty on one OF the naval sta
tiOns
THE NAVAL CRUISERS
Boston, Atlanta and Chicago, were only partly
constructed at the time of the Roach failure,
and their completion was undertaken by the
Navy department at the Roach yards. There
is no misunderstanding between the Roach as
vessels, as the plan of continuing The work was
agreed upon before the department took the
matter into its own hands. Now that the
Roach accounts are finally settled it is thought
he will in all probability lie a bidder for build
ing the new cruisers, for which proposals were
advertised for last week. There is every like
acknowledged that he has the best facilities for
shipbuildlng in the country.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
Charge OF Highway Robbery.

Charge OF Highway Robbery.
THE CURIOUS STORY OF YOUNG CoLoREp
wOMAN-ARREST OF THE NEGRO SHE AC
CUsEs.
Tuesday evening q colored dressmaker
named Susie Meredith, living at 1912 l. street
northwest. went out for a walk with q young
colored man named Charles Syphax It was
about o'clock when they reached the corner
OF 10th and Boundary streets. There they met
middle-aged negro, who stepped up and or
dered the young man to leave his feinaIe com.
panlon, and gave him two minutes to escape
Win hls lie. The young man left promptly.
The negro then threatened the young woman's 8
lite, and compelled her to accompany him
across the field to secluded spot. where he
was police officer. He drew slungshot with
string attached to it, and threatened to use it
unless she gave up what money and other valu-
and he wanted her rings. which she told him
We're brass. After getting her watch he said he
mad notion to arrest her nyhow, The young
woman, who was badly frightened, wanted to
go, but the negro compelled her to walk with
nun until they reached secluded spot, when
he promised to meet her there the following
nSnt ana return the watch for SO.
THE ALLEGED HIGHwAYMAN CAPTURED.
The woman reported the facts to the police,
and last evening Officers Rhodes and West went
to q secluded spot near where the man and
woman were to meet, and secreted themselves
in a large hole near the root of tree They had
not been there long before negro answering
the description given by the woman, came
along, and appeared as though he was looking
for somebody. He started across the field then
stopped and looked about, but not seeing any.
body started out for the roadway, when the offi.
GERS placed him under arrest. On the way to
The station he fought the officers desperately,
and the latter were obliged to use violence on
the prisoner to get him TO the station. At the
station lie gave his name as John Schotield and
denied the charge against him. When searched
the officers took from his pockets sungshot.
with string attached, and badge, as described
by the young woman. A charge of robbery was
preferred against him, and he was placed behind
the bars
Schotield made statement under oath that
he saw something, and she told him to keen 1t
secret, and gave him her watch to keep till She
got $40. and told him to come and see her and
She would marry him. The case was sent to
the grand jury, bail 81 900.
ScnOfieIo was also fined $50 for carving the
blackjack.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
The Condition OF Irish Farmers.
DAVITT SAYS THE PATRIOTIC UNIONS PANPH
LET Is VERY MISLEADING.

LET Is VERY MISLEADING.
SACRAMENT, CAL, Sept. l8.-The Bee pub
fishes an interview with Michael Davitt who
arrived here yesterday, the subject OF a
pamphlet issued by the English LOYAL and
patriotic union on "fhe Status of the Irish Ten
ant Farmer" Mr.. Dayitt says the arguments
advanced in the pamphlet are utterly mislead-
ing and tend 10 create a misconception I'm the
minds of the American public To the present
exact state Of affairs in Ireland. He
draws marked attention to the great
depreciation that has taken place within
the last few years In the prices OF all Irish agri.
cultural products, and denies that Irish farmers
enjoy greater advantages OF tenure than others
do. He says that the facts and figures which
Mr.. Parpeil viii present when ne introduces his
bill into the house OF commons on Friday next
viii completely refute the misrepresentation
made in the pamphlet, and will establish the
truth of his charges against the entire Irish
landlord system.
Mr.. Davitt lett here yesterday afternoon for
Monterey, where he will remain Tor a few
weeks, after which he contemplates the de-
livery OF "A series of addresses I'm the principal
cities and towns OF California.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

MEETING OF THE EGovERNoRS.-Ciov. Fitzhugh
Lee, accompanied by several members OF his
staff, lett Richmond this morning Tor Philadel-
phia to attend q meeting of governors OF the
thirteen original states TO make preparation Tor
the centennial celebration next year OF the
adoption OF the federal constitution.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
The GREAT j. o. O. r. CELEBRArl

The GREAT J. .. o. r. CELEBRATION IN Bos-
ToN.-The Odd Fellows excursion party, which
leaves Chicago Saturday to take part In the
Boston celebration will occupy 80 Pullman and
40 Wagner sleeping coaches, 30 regular passen-
ger coaches and 20 baggage rs.-The Patri-
order) will participate in the Boston celebra.
tion, and IL is thought that 10000 chevaliers
parade,
Evening star., 1886-09-16
Married 10 ..Gen.- Boosh-. SON.

MISS CHARLESMoRrH MORE CLOSELY ALLIED
To THE SALVATION ARMY THAN EVER
LONDON, Sept 16.-Miss Charlesworth. whose
enlistment in the salvation army against the
Wishes OF her parents and detention I'm the ranks {
despite the protests OF her father, led 10 such
outcry against the Booths sometime ago. was
married to-day at Clapton To Gen. Booths son,
The marriage was attended by thousands of
persons. Miss Charlesworths sisters were pres
ent. but her father WAS not. the salvation
army viii have great torchligh emons tration
In London tonight in honor oi Gen. Booth, who
departs tomorrow for the United States.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

PARsoN Downs CHURCH OUT OF THE Asso-
CIATIoN.-The Boston North Baptist associa-
tons thirty-eighth anniversary I'm Reading,
Massachusetts, yesterday enlivencd by
the report OF the committee appointed TO inves-
tigate the Bowdoin Square church, oi Boston.
The committee recommended that the associa-
tion dissolve its connection with the Bowdon
Square church on the ground OF polygamous
practices and other violations OF The associa-
tion's principles Rev. W. w. Downs objected
to the report, but IL was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Downs request that his church be allowed
to withdraw instead OF being kicked out waa
unanimously pranted
Evening star., 1886-09-16

SHE SAW HER Two Sons DRowN.-Near
Little Rock, Ark, Monday, the tweive-year-
near the house, when he was taken with
cramps, and called TO his brother Henry tosaye
were drowned. Mrs. Morse witnessed the
death Of her two sons. She tainted at tho
sight, and when restored 10 consciousness it
was fouud that she had become u ravtng
maniac.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

THE b. O.'S THROUGH LINE.--The first
through train on the Baltimore and Ohio road
from New York leaves on Saturday night with
an excursion OF knights Templar They will be
transferred from the Reading TO the Baltimore
and Ohio depot in Philadelphia by coaches.
This inaugurates the new hrst-class through
passenger route of the Baltimore and Ohio from
New York, and ends the arrangement by which
the Pennsy lvania road was paid local rates to
carry them TO Baltimore. As soon the Is. q
U. and Reading lines can be connected in Phil
adelphia the transfer 10y coach will, of course,
be abandoned.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

The work OF repairing damaged buildings In
Charleston is being vigorously pushed. There 10
said to be a scarcity OF bricklayers and plaster
ers. The Charleston relief committee have de-
cided to extend aid to the damaged towns about
that city, including Summervllle. Most OF the
tents ana shelters provided for the refugees I'm
the city have been removed, and the Intention
Is TO have all cleared away by the end OF the
month. In this the government engineers have
greatly assisted by their reports on the condi-
tion OF dwellings.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
Acquistes, on the charge or Conspiracy.

THE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ST. Lou Is KNIGHTS
OF LABOR NOT SUSTAINED.
ST. Louis. Sept. l6.-The trial OF the Knights
of Labor, Frank Young. Oscar Harron and
Fred. Hundhausen. on the charge of conspiring
during the late southwestern railroad strikes 10
injure the Missouri Pacific Railroad company's
property and business, was concluded lass
night. The jury, after remaining out for two
hours, returned a verdict OF acquittal.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

Deputy United States Marshal Radford yes
terday demolished an Illicit distiiiery thirty
miles from Augusta, Ca.
The wedding ~ Eiberon, n. j., Tuesday.
lof Anthony Drexel. Jr., and Miss Rita ARM
strong was one OF the most fashionable OF the
year.
AZ the session OF the New York state labor
convention ~ Syracuse yesterday q resolution
approving Public Printer Thos. Il. Benedict a n
Eieud Of orgAntxed labor was adopted, says the
New York Herald. latter \ long and acszm0s
nious debatAs
Evening star., 1886-09-16

SAN FRANCISCO, sept l6.-Advices by the
steamer Gaelic, which arrived here yesterday
from China and Japan. are as follows: The total
number of cholera cases throughout Japan
since its first appearance this year Is, according
20 the Japan GGzeffe. 10000. OF which 81 900
resulted fatally. The indications are that the
Seoul Corea, SAYS cholera is still raging I'm that
city. According TO official returns the fatal
cases for July this year were $4,000 out OF a
population of 25O,Ooo. Outside Of the capital
the epidemic is equally fatal. At Shinshu.
province OF keishodo, 5000 and at Torai 5000
deaths are reported 20 have occurred Ia one
month.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

THE BICYCLE ToURNAMENr AT SPRrx0-
FIELD.-At the Springfield, Mass, bicycle tour.
nament yesterday the NTH heat, one mile,
worlds championship, was won by Wood, OK
England, in 1882 3-5. Five-mile amateur lap
race was won by Berch, Of New York; p S
Brown, Of Washington, was fourth. H. q.
Crocker won the three-mile professional tricycle.
race In S:4l 30. Rowe won every lap in the i1ve.
mile promateur lap race In 1896. The seventh
heal ior the worlds championship one mile. was
won by Prince. Rich won the three-mile anna
teur tricyie race in 0:52. Wood, OF the Pacific
coast came In nrst In the three-mile professional
handicap bicycle race In $50 1-5. In the five.
mile promateur bicycle handicap race w. II
Harden, OF Springfield $50 yardsl, came In
nrst; Hendee, scratch, finished fourth in
14:11 20. Woodside won the three-mile pro.
fessioual hap race.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S305, 1855; customs, 1928, ,791.
Evening star., 1886-09-16
VoL 69-No 1O,4O2.
EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, ETC

FTNHE Exclusion To BE GIVEN TO-DAY BY
i the Vermont state Association,
Is POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW,
As q Day Excursion Only.
The Evening Excursion will take place TONIGHT
tSeptember 16th). weather permitting
Tickets issued for the Excursions August 31st and
September 18th are good on this occasion. 1t
Evening star., 1886-09-16

MRS. s. B. RExRoDE has been appointed
postmaster at Valley Centre, Highland county
virginia. vice Horace T. Herold, resigned
Evening star., 1886-09-16

AN UGLY STORY AS To THE DIsPFNsATIoY
EFFEcTUALLY KNOCKED ON THE HEAD.
The New York Herald to-day says: James q.
Blaine. jr, and his bride saw but few visitors
at their hotel yesterday, and, although many
persons sent up their cards, they went away
without being able TO see the happy pair. An
ugly rumor was started during the day 70 the
effect that Archbishop Corrigan had not given
a dispensation when applied 10 for the mar.
riage and that IL had been performed by the
Catholic priest who offcated at the ceremony
after this refusal. The story on Its face looked
very 1imsy. The archbishop was called upon
i'm regard to the matter 10y a Herald reporter,
but he positively declined to talk on the sub
ject. Young Mr.. Blaine, however, was not SO
reticent, for he said TO friend who met him
yesterday
"The ceremony was performed after all the
necessary ecclesiastical regulations as I'd the
marriage OF "A Protestant and a Catholic had
been arranged satisfactorily. All talk to the
contrary is nonsense" He added, Father
and have no disagreements now, and after
all don't see why the public should bother
their heads about me one way the other"
Evening star., 1886-09-16

THE LoH-NEGLEY SUIT.-In the case OF Jas.
IA. Lob against Gen. Jas. :. Negley-a suit for
100000 damages for SANDER, growing out Of
"A suit against Negley before Justice oliver
chief Justice Cartier this morning direcse0
that an ercer be made Ton motion of deiendantl
that plaintiff give security Ior costs within ten
days or the suit will be dismissed. Mr. e. II. ID.
Mayne presented the motion, with affidavita
intended to show that Lob was not a responsi.
BILE man and was a nonresident
Evening star., 1886-09-16
BoYs VINO Go Away

We know-and have well prepared for-the wants
ofths many boys who are now getting ready to leave
Washington to spend the coming winter a, distant
seats Of learning. We daily fitting out these states
men in embryo with winter clothing not for imme-
dAie use but for when biting winds of winter
sing their mournful drges out among the trees and
Ms necessary to break the ice in the pitcher before
performing the morning ablution. We well under.
Stand how boy appreciates strong and wellmade
Clothing when there loving hands near to make
the proverbial stitch in time" or to repIsce the
missing button We can imagine what a ,uxurv IN a
boy at such time would be the possession of heavy
osercoA or storm ulster" keep by its warmth the
blood flowing free and warm through his vouthfn,
veins The boys and children's clothing We sail ~.
almost indestructiole. Each garment is &. doub,a
back stitched on every Every button is xa,,
sewed on The style and of our goods cannot he
surpassed. probably not equaIed Our prices are a.
Ways below the lowest werespectfoy ask an inyestt
CATION of these claims of ours.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY
NV. CORNER OF 7TH AND srs.
GALL BLUE sIGNs)
sel4 j. NJ GRADY MANAGE,
Evening star., 1886-09-16

CHIEF GERONIMO has record as a smugeler
A correspondence at the Treasury depart
ment shows that when Mr. Folger was Secre-
tary Geronimo brought from Mexico a large
number OF horses, on which he refused to pay
ernment officials notice that he would fight
for them, and Secretary Folger instructed the
customs officers to let him off free of duty.
Evening star., 1886-09-16

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