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Evening star., 1886-10-25
Suicide in Phi,adelDhia
A FORMER RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON SHOC
HIMSELF IN THE HEAD.

"A FORMER RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON SHOOTS
HIMSELF IN THE HEAD.
Iomaso Potintini, wealthy native of the
town OF Era, on the island OF Corsica, commit
ted suicide on Saturday by shooting himself in
the head in a room at a boarding house in Phil
adelphia. Insanity is said to be hereditary in
the family. POIintini. although he received an
annual income of ST, 900 from his estate which
Is believed to be worth 500, 900, became i'm
pressed with an idea that he was growing poor
and frequently complained that he would have
To seek refuge in the almshouse. Potintini who
was bachelor almost fifty years OF age, came
10 this country from Corsica during the war of
the rebellion He started a coffee house and
restaurant on f. street, in this city, which
Yielded him large revenue. At the close of
the war he retired with IA handsome cQmpe-
tency and removed to PHILADELPHIA He in
vested considerable capital in real estate, be-
coming owner of handsome buildings on Arch
street and several other valuable structures on
Front street. His heirs are all in Italy.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

WN. ii. DUNN. 81 Tth st. NV.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
FEARS OLA LAKED

FEARS OF a LAKE DIsAsTER.-It is thought at
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. that the Canadian pro-
peiier DominIon had foundered in lake Supe-
ri"r. she lett Port Arthur, on the north shore,
iast Monuay, aud was out i'll the storm that
sent the barge Eureka to the bottom. The be-
le that she Is lost Is strengthened by a report
oiou, NJ Iast night by the tug Charles West.
Capt. Coates, master OF the tug reports finding
large amount of wreckage from some pro-
peliof auflit, between The Uay and Pari,ienne
Island No bodies were discovered The
dominion Is a passenger steamer, and it is re-
ported that she had ten or fifteen passengers
when she left Port Arthur.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

FATAL SHOOTING 'AT DANvILLE, VA.-At
Danvllle. Va. Saturday afternoon, Gus Walker.
moor manager at Neiis warehouse, and c. NJ
Holden had a difficulty because Holden read
night the men met on Union street. when tme
difficulty was renewed. Walker struck Holden
with a stick, and hOiden shot the former win
u pistol. Walker died lew hours aIter re-
celving the wound. Both men have borneyond
regulations, ana Holden is related to ex-Sioy
Holden, Oi North Carolina.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

A BULGARIAN DEPUTATIoN TO THE Gar
The chiefs OF the Bulgarian sobranje have de-
cided To send to the cZar deputatlo, consist
ing Of Slavikon, Gueschoff ana Metropoiiian
Clement. fney will be Instructed to com plain
in Bulgaria and ask the czar to name ;, ca1di'
date iOr the Bulgarian throne. Tue Rnssun
consuls in Bulgaria have been ordered 10 refuse
passports TO the members of the proposed dele
cation.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
THE PROPRIETOR WRITES TO THE ApyER
TISING YOUNG MAN
LETTER No. 1.
BELvEDERE HorEI. Oct. q

BELvEDERE HoTEI. Oct 81 1885,
DEAR SIR: Please advertise in The at once and
be sure and place my department the head of the list
for we shall be able the clost Elegant Oriental
Portieres for 81 9S pair; and you can say Messrs
-, of 9th avenue. have them mark ed I'm their show
windows at $500. Mr.. Lsner tells me to mark them
S1Ss SO we can say We really sell below New York
prices The Antique Lace Toilet Sets with ribbons
run through to be sold 9Sc set and the "a in
Pinrushi ms for 39c. Those trimmed with lace and
ribbon are Sl.39 These are being shown everywhere
In New York. and al a little higher price. How is
your eye? Yours truly
c. HESS.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

A GERMAN NoBLEMAN'S CRIMEs.-A scandal
has been caused in the highest circles OF Ger.
MANY by the arrest of Baron Ohio Won
SchieinitZ, a nephew of the deceased minis, en-
OF that name and u member OF the Emperor's
household, charged with acting as agent of a
band OF men lea1 ued together for the burmese
Oh extorllng money from wealthy and high.
born persons and with selling Iorsed titles and
decorations,
Evening star., 1886-10-25

FAITHFUL DOG oANES THE BABY AND
DIEs.-At Detroit last Wednesday aIternOon
Wilson Cones residence Was burned Mr.,
Cone and her baby We're in the house. The
family dog ran into the building caught the
child In It's teeth. and carried it out in safety
The Intelligent animal then retul ued and 10
Gated Mrs. Cone, who Was lying UNCONSCIOUS
In one corner OF The room. On leaving the
building the dog was crushed to death by a fall
ing chimney 1850
Evening star., 1886-10-25
Not the Man Sick.

ALENANDKIA, VA, OCT. 70, So.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Your correspondent made a mistake which
has caused IL man much annoyance. In Sat
urday's STAR he says that Mr.. Broadus, a clerk
i'm the q. S. Pension office, is able to walk out
again. Ii was not MIR. Thos. A. Broadus who
Was sick, but Mr.. T. Madison Broadus, the
druggist. MIR. ThOS A Broadus has been at his
desk all the month, and your correspondent
does lln Injustice. A r..
Evening star., 1886-10-25

MR.. GLADSTONE STUNG BY WAsPs. Mr.
Gladstone, while telling IA tree at Hawirde,l, on
Saturday, routed a nest of wasps. They made
AN attack upon him, in consequence of wuicn
he unable to attend church Oh sunday, as
his lace was terribly sweiled from the effect OF
the insect SLiugS.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

The CARDINAL PREACHING TO COSvICTS.-
Prison Sunday was celebrated yesterday ior
Inc hrst tiinc IN baltimore. special sermon
tue PfisOners AID association, at The FIRST Iu-
dependent Christ cuurcn. Cardinal Gibbons
pad visit To the penitentiary ana preached
To the cOnVlclS,
Evening star., 1886-10-25

AT Peoria, Ill.,, the car-urivers struck be-
cause they were not allowed to sit down
the company yielded and the men returned 10
work.
The death is announced OF Baron Frederick
Ferdinand Won Beust, the distinguished Ger
man statesman, in Ills 7S, h yea.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

GERONIMO'S TRAIN DITCHED.-The special
train on the Louisville and Nashville ruiir,.I
wuich passed through New U. leans. SATURDAY
evening, having ABOARD United Stales troons
ana Apache Indians, was uitcned near Ri0o,.sf
1t is reported that no one was hurt. The In.
dianS Will reach Pensacola tonight
Evening star., 1886-10-25
The Right Position.

From the Sunday Herald
The STAR is absolutely right in its position
that The entire cost OF improvements like this
Massachusetts avenue extension ought to be
paid by the property which they benefit. and
that such schemes ought to wait until the law
can De changed SO That damages and benefits
may be equitaDly assessed.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
LETTER No. 2.

BELvEDERE HOTEL. Oct u. 1856.
FRIEND -: have secured a splendid line of
Evening Silks and the following Black Goods
advertise as possible. and be certain to men,
ton the prices for the New York prices are zen per
cent higher Black Wool Diagonal. ~ inches wide for
5Sc. Striped Boucle Cloth, sSc. Serse 55c Priest
leys Camels Hair 72c Priestleys silk Warp Henrietta
Cloth. Soc. Hoping you better and that ms de-
partment will be the most conspicuous i'm The st..r
Your friend, CO UlTON
Evening star., 1886-10-25
KfDSEX PAINS

kidney PAINS
and that weary lifeless, agone sensation pres
ent with those OF Infianed Kidneys Wean Back and
Loins, Aching Hips and Sides overworked worn
out by disease debility dissipation relieved in
o..e minute and speedily cured ~ the
CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER
a new original elegant and infallibe antd te to pain
and Inflammation At druggists 2Jc.; hye for 81:
of Potter Drug Co., Boston. ociS
Evening star., 1886-10-25
LETTER No. &

&
BELvEnERE HOTEL. Oct. 81, 1856.
DEAR SIR: If you want to startle Washington you
have only to advertise the top Of The column
Jerseys sent on. They good Boucle ClotE In navy
brown and black; short the hips and with pos
tillion backs We shall sell them for 81 6S but you
can claim them worth S3. truth is stranger than
fiction. you know, and it is fiction if you also
vertise the Scotch Plaid Us;ers S5 9s be worth
$3.50. for SAW them SO marked on 9TH avenue.
Hoping your eye is better,
Yours sincerely.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

AmuSe"eniS IO.NiSht.
ALBAUGH's.-Miss Dauvray in .'One of Our
Girls"
NATIONAL.-Effie Ellsler in Nv oman Against
Woman"
MANASSAS PANoRAMA.-Day and evening.
HERZOG'S.-..A Cold Day.
HAERIs.-The Wilbur opera Company in
"The Merry War
kERNAN-S.-Nariety.
DIME MUsEUM.-Leonzo Brothers.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST.-Examine Full
Ter & Warren Co. splendid" fireplace heaters,
furnaces and ranges before purchasing. Is. f..
GUY & Co., 1905 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

Mr. r. a. GOLDEN will have tomorrow for
sale at his Potomac River fish and game stands
Center market the finest lot OF large white perch
that has been here this season.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

DIED FROM MANS BITE-John Trimble
Il SHOEMAKER, twenty-five years old, oI Caluuen
n. j., died Sunday from lockJaw, resu.uns II
Is S-.lu, from Il wound ne Received in d IsuL
ABOUT Two Weeks ago. IrInluie's aAsiiiIant Was
all unknown coiored man, who bit hlm everely
thumb.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

REMOVE Tan, FreckIes, Pimples Brown
SpOtches, &c, by using Farrow's Pearl Toilet
Cream Satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded. For sale by ali druggists. Price scots.
Irv il
Evening star., 1886-10-25
Base Bali Notes.

The Nationals have secured the following
players for next season: Shaw, Gilligan, O'Day,
Deaey, Gilmore, Mack. kreig, McGlone. Far
reil, Hines, Schock and Baker
Carroll has gone to Bloomington ILL.,. for the
winter. He thinks seriously OF engaging in
business and quitting the ball field tor good.
lie Will play here, however, if he plays at all.
The following men have signed with the Bos-
ton League ball team for 1887: Morrill, Sutton,
Poorman, Johnston, Tate, ORourke, Higgins,
or the Waterburys, and Morgan Murphy, oI the
Blues.
sunday Base Ball.-At Brooklyn: BroOklyn
3; Athletics, 3. Metropolitans, 6 New Yorks, 3.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
A Poker Players Rights.

JUDGE BROWN DECIDES AN INTERESTING
POINT.
Judge Brown, of the New York city court,
gave ii decision Saturday III a case that will in
terest players OF the game OF draw poker. The
suit was brought by Charles II. Maguire
tailor, against Richard Meares, proprietor OF the
Hotel Royal. on 4Uth street anu GIN avenue, to
recover S4OO which Mcguire claimed to have
placed III nlS hands as stakehOiuer. The plain
lii declared tnat in Octouer, 1883 he went 10
tne motel, ana at the request Of the landlord
Joined draw poker party. Mr.. Meares WAS
not one of the players, but when Ma. uire lost
heavily he accepted the taiior's CHECK to pay
tue winners with. A few evenings later. Ma
sulfe Won and the next morning he asked
Meares lur some money which tie claimed TO be
due him, but was told by the latter that he
Knew nothing ABOUT it. Mcguire then began
suit 10 recover what he had lost, on the ground
tnat MedreS was Il stakeholder under the statute
Relating 10 betting anu gaining. Judge Brown
mas dismissed his Complaint, with costs. He
say tii.,t The money wttsonly handed To Meares
alter the loss was made. "ine piaintIff's con-
sent ana direction were fully given, ana the de-
1ehuant, In complying with >ucn direction, was
d mere agent oi tne plaintiff To uisIose his
money as he directed, and the defendant car
RED out the instructions.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

Two TRAINS BREAK THROUGH A BRIDGE.-A
special to the Baltimore american from Hagers-
town says: Tue Lrestling near Boisevilie, Va
on the Shenandoah Valley rliirOad gave way
sunday morning wniie two freight trains were
crossing anu botn were precipitated To tine
ground. The railroad officials are very reticenL,
uut IL Is beiieved that the loss is very heavy.
The passenger train which arrives here shortly
after noon, was delayed by the accident until
10 o'clock last night.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
REAp, RFApn READm

Lounges S275: extension tables, So; walnut
hat racks. So -; kitchen tables, 81; ash cham
Der suites. Sis; walnut maTbie-tOp chamber
suites. S2I.5O; walnut parlOr suites. S2i.oc
walnut marbie-top sideboards, SIS; lar-e easy
rockers, -: six walnut cane seat dining chairs
$3.50; six Kitchen chairs. S2.25.
WM. III. DUNN. .3l1 Tth St NV
Evening star., 1886-10-25
/ CAME Ok THE

I CANE Ok THE
RECOMMENDATION OF A FRIEND.
Is the exclamation Of many people that come TO
OAK HALL
The rt ,ime hat this denote. IL satisfies M
thar our xed rule sell cloihing of high grade
ouly and a.. prices 80 per under Others
approval of Wsshington's people.
The following are few oft latest bargains receivsds
A good strong overcoai at s5. worth $50
a fne Montsgnac Chnchil.a Overccat, made up
equal the Dest merchant tsiiors work. st go. usU-
A full line Of .ight aud heavy weight Overcoats bsr
tween those prices, all good bai gainA
x,.es. suits hes, nsser.ia sss. ~ors = n.nship as1
lowest pr'ces ever seen In washington
FOR BOYS 8 Tola
Good Suits at %. as. worth o..
Better suits NJ $500. worth -.
A sp.enula ane II nne Cssslmrre. IricOs w,de wais
aud dIorkscrew SUITS from - up
overcosss from $50 TO el0 Best Of bsrgainA
FOR BOYS II TO ls YEARA
Good Suits st eA5O worth %.
An-Wooi suits - so worth %
Chevol suits n.aoe nrstclass style ~ prices ns "a
be t0u.hed W any house having large sIotS expsassa
overcosts In rail lane from sASo " ea6
PANTS.
Acomplete line for Men, Youths Boys and O.
dren ut prices lower thxn ever before
Our motto: No trouble toshow soodsssi
OAK HALL
se22 ooRNER lOrH AND sraEEzD
Evening star., 1886-10-25

Hickin j. Lander. o weil-known man OF busi-
ness OF Indianapolis. Il said TO have gone
to Canada with S4O. 900 belonging TO his credi-
tors.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

SPECIAL SALE.-Chiidren's regular made
hosiery AT 13c., reduced from 25c. No humbug
but great drive. Il. Miller d Son, 81 20 NJ n. W.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
GENursE SAWYER CAss1nERr Surrs

WE HAVE OF THIS RELIABLE MAKE
OF GOODS SUITS IN TWO STYLES OF
SHAPE-SAC AND4-BUTTON CUTAWAY-
AND IN FIVE DIFFERENT SHADES
THE PRICE FoR.sAC Is SIS, AND THE
FRocKs ARE $40. SHOULD YOU WISH
AS GOOD A SUIT FOR WEAR AS MONEY
WILL PURCHASE, HERE'S YOUR
CHANCE
GEORGE sPRANsY.
ONE PRICE CLoTHIER.
GOT SEVENTH STREET,
oc22 Opp. q. 8 Post ondce
Evening star., 1886-10-25
CITY AND DISTRICT

GENUINE Brazilian pebbles, Hempler's, 453
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
CITY ITEMS.


5O-inch all.wool cOl0red Foule Cloths are not as
much IN demand as we expected. We imported
more than we can possibly seil this season.
Therefore note the reduction from S5c To roc.
now 90 cts. per yard.
2 LANSRrRcu a Rpn
Evening star., 1886-10-25
LOCAL ME NEIlyiE.
The Weather

OFFICE or TUF CHIEF >tG~tt SFTsfEs.
WAsHINGT0N, l.. g., OS -, 1856.
Indications Tor 81 Hours C15HmeHetaJ dt } y. ~.
Tp-efCU.
For District OF Columbia aad Virginia, fair
weather, winds shifting to noTtherly. cooler
The MASTFaCrURiNG Est aELGsHNEST, 9lS
1th ~. n. w. offers great bargains In Cioakss
Wraps, NcNfnaFketS, Re;tdy-In3de Dresses and
Underwear for Ladies ana Children. As they
are manufacturers. they can save You 40 per
cent or your purchase.
MAxUFACFURING EsTA BLISHMEST,
9IS 1th ST. NV
Also. Dresses made 10 order ON one days
notice.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
E DAVID.

LETTER No L.
BELvEDERE HOTEL. Oct 21. 1SS6.
SIR: Please advertise the Ornament Gimps just
forwarded l guess they will be the finest in Wash
ington. They range from Sc IS TO $1,000 yard.
Don't forget the Gimps and Gallons evening
shades and the Ribbons splendid value 10 pieces
Black Gros Grain, 9 inches wide. at S5c 10 pieces
Surah Picot Edge Sash, IL inches wide, SL6s 10
pieces Fan Edge q. e.. inches wide. 81 25 and the
latest novelty 100 pieces Fancy Edge Grain.
Soc. yard. hope you feel better and try and have
my department first on the list
Yours truly, NJ BOYLE
Evening star., 1886-10-25
The Courts.


CIRCUIT COURT-Jud0e Hd0ner.
Saturday, Thurber, Wayland & Co. agt. God
1rey; motion for judgment overruled. Davis
agt: Rathbone do. Devlin & Co. agt Wolf and
Haigey: default. Fleming agt. Porter; motion
to tax costs overruled. Wade agt. Mckee; mo-
ton to set aside judgment overruled.
EQUITY CoURT-Jud0e James.
Saturday, Serrin agt Fowler; sales ratified
finally. Barnaclo agt Barnaclo; divorce grant
ed: Kennedy agt. Cole; appearance ordered.
Williams agt. Williams; demurrer oveirued:
alimony fixed. Phillips agt. Walbridge: refer
ence to auditor ordered. Gilchrlst agt. Gilchrist
decree OF absolute divorce granted.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Shell
To-day, James Fields, profanity; So or days
James Palten. coored, destroying private prop
erty; $40 or Is days. John Randolph, dsor-
derry conduct; S5 or Is days. John Blair pro-
family; So or days. Silas Carter Richard
Chew and Edward Gordon, loud and boisterous
80 or 15 days each. John Adams and Thomas
Chisley, disorderly in county; So each. VIM.
Adams, profanity; $5 or Z days.
Evening star., 1886-10-25


THE EARTHQUAKE.
The recuperative power of Charleston, s. c.,
is we'll illustrated in the letter of acceptance a
member of the exposition board received this
morning from the secretary of the state agri-
cultural society, who writes:
II appreciate the honor conferred upon me
and cheerfuily accept the appointment, and
will do all in my power to further the objects
of the board in this state. / see no reason why
the undertaking cannot be made successful,
ally
An acceptance was also received this morn
Ing from Mrs. Ida Richardson, vice regent for
Louisiana of the Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association
OF the Union.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

GOOD FUR DERBYs, S1.5O; fine, 81; best,
$3.50, at a. t. Lewis, 435 7th ST.
Evening star., 1886-10-25
Affair. in West wash;nr,o,

LITTLE Boy RUN OVER AND KILLED-Sat-
seven years oid, and colored boy named Ed.
ward Boyd, fifteen years old. were seated on a
a cart loaded with dirt, driving along near the
the horse stumbled, throwing Polk off the cart
He Tell under the wheel, which passed over his
head. killing him instantly. Coroner Patter-
son viewed the body and gave a certificate OF
accidental death.
FIRE LAST NIGHT.-Between Q and 1 O'Clock
last night fire broke out in the hay loft of sam
uel c. Pamers stable, on Olive avenue. for
which an alarm was sounded from box Il
had IT not been for the prompt arrival and
actlon OF the nre department the entire stable,
with the sixteen horses therein, would have
been lost, as we'll as Mr. Palmers bottling es-
about $500 on the building and horse feed
which is covered 10y insurance. On account oi
illness in the immediate eneighbornood of Christ
church, the alarm bell will not strike until 9TH
erwise ordered.
AN 1. O. o. F. Observation-Disclosures evening
COVENANT Lodge, |. .. o. f., received the grand
oihcers of this jurisdiction. AT the ins tance of
Grand Master VIM. T. Allan the initiatory de-
gree was conferred, several candidates having
presented themselves. After the Initiation
Hon. Chester r. Faulkner was presented with
beautiful jewel, mblematic of the orders
principles, by Mr.. Win. l.. Shefrett, in benalt Of
me lodSe. The reports OF Grand Secretary
Sweet and Grand Treasurer Sorrell having been
made, Grand Master Allan, in few words
commended the lodge tor efficiency and
80 years standing, made an intere ting address.
NoTES.-The Happy len Fishing ciuD nave re-
turned home from Edwards Ferry on the steam
packet II. u. Wagner, after peasant and sue
cessful Stay of two weeks at that place.-But
one arrest was made in this precinct YESTERDAY
ST. johns +. r. church was opened yes;er-
day for services, after being closed tor many
weeks whist undergoing repairs The improve
ments made cost S6,OOu-Miss Maggie Dar-
nellie, daughter OF Mr.. z. A. Darneile who has
been for several weeks dangerously i'll at E;s-
lon, Nd, has returned home, and Is considered
out OF danger
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER
AT A.M.-Great Falls, Temperature 81: CON
ditlon. 80. Receiving reservoir, temperature
oO; condition at north connection, So: south
connection. 80 Distributing reservoir, tenn
geititure, 62; condition at intiuent gaienouse,
80; condition at effluent gatehouse, So
Evening star., 1886-10-25
The Controversy Over District Esti.
mn

THE LETTER OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
To ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAIRCHILD NOT
YET READY-AN EXHIBIT TO ACCOMPANY 1T.
The letter written by the Commissioners in
answer to Acting Secretary Fairchild's request
for detailed statements of work contemplated
in connection with the estimates for next year.
although written, will not go to the Treasury
department to-day. One reason is that COL
Ludlow is away to-day and the Commissioners
have yet to finally consider the letter before
transmitting 1t. Another reason is that the
commissioners are having prepared an exhibit
TO go with the letter. This exhibit. il is under
stood, Is the full list of street Improvements in
diHerent parts OF the city pettioned for by
citizens, and amounting in cost, in all. to about
TWO and a quarteg million dollars.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

Gents Suits Cleaned. Sl-Satjsfactior
guaranteed at c. PUTSCHE's. l729Pa aY m ~ SAN
Evening star., 1886-10-25

A transfer from Lewis Clephane and
Others trustees, to +. L. Schmidt Tor sub lot
Il. So $50, fronting 1872 on the south side of
l. street, between 13tn and 13i2 streets north
west. for ST, 12o, has been placed on record.
A transfer of property on Bank alley and NJ
street, West Washington, from &. NJ. Matthews,
trustee, to Horace Jarboe, for 1O,25O was re-
corded to-day.
Joseph Henry Adams has placed on record
transfer from Harriet A. Durand for lot Ia,
square 1872 (6l1a 1875 feet, on the south side of
street, between 10th and 18th streets, for
$1,000.
u. B. Towles and others have transferred to
Annie Easily part of lots l and = square 4O5,
fronting 1S2s feet on Sth street, running back
94 feet, between q and II streets, tor So 900.
Evening star., 1886-10-25

Fresh Alderney Butter churned every morn.
ing and delivered In n ID. Ward" prints, 45c.
per 10. Also, Cottage Cheese and butiermiik:
Sweet Milk sc. per quart. Cream 16 cents