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Washington News and Gossip.


AMrsrMrNrs-1st pasa
ATroRNEYs-3d page.
AucTIoN SALEs-3d page.
BoARDINe-5th pare.
BooKs-4th page.
BUSINESS CHANcEs-6th papa
CITY ITEMs-6th page.
COUNTRY REAL EsrArE-5th paeA
DEATHs-5th naRe.
DENTlsTRY-4th para.
DRY Goops-3d page.
EDUCATIoNAL-4th pare
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-4 para
FISANcIAL-4th page.
For RENT (Flats) ID page.
For RENT Rooms)-2d paee.
For RENT (Houses)-6th paea
For RENT tStores)-2d page
For RENT (Ofhces)-2d page.
FoR RENT (MiscellAneous)-2d paaa,
For SALE (Houses)-8th page.
FoR SALE uots)-5th page
For SALE (Miscellaneous)-5th page
HoUsEFURNIsHINas-4th page
LADIES GooDs-4th pare.
LOCAL MENTIoS-6th page.
LOST AND FoUND-2d paga
MARRIAGEs--5th page.
MONEY TO LoAN-2d paSa
MEDICAL-fth page.
OCEAN STEAMERs-3d page.
POTOMAC RIVER BoArs-3d page
PIANOS AND ORaANs-4th page
PERsoNAL-2d page.
PRoFEssIoNAL-4thp page
PRoPosALs--4th page.
RAILRoADs-3d page
sPEcALrIEs-4th page.
SPECIAL NOTIcEs-lst psrs
SUBURBAN PRoPRRrY-5th page
SUMNER REsoRTs-4th paga
The TRADEs-4th page
USDERTAKERs-4th page.
WANTED tBoard)- 2d page.
WANTED (Help)-2d page.
WANTED Uotsl I'D page.
WANTED tSituations,-2dp pssA
WANTED Rooms)-2d page.
WANTED (Houses)-2d page.
WANTED (M;scellaneous)-2d rac.
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Encouraging Report. from the Palace-
Queen Victoria ~ VVillian's Tomb.

EncOuraGfng Report. from the Palace-
Queen Victoria at Nilliam's Tomb.
BERLIN, April GA bulletin issued this morn
ing says: Tue emperor sl,,pt well Last night. His
fever is slight and his general condition begins 10
improve.
CHARLoTTRNBuRG, April 26 1870 p.m.-The en-
peror temperature Is under 80 degrees Celsius.
HIS appetite Is improving and his general condi-
lion Is satisfactory. The physicians have ADVISED
the emperor against rising yet.
LONDON, April 26-A dispatch from Berlin says:
The emperor rose at noon and walked in the room
adjoining his bedroom. The docuois are In hope
that he will be able 10 drive out by Monday.
Queen Victoria visited the mausoleum mis- morn
Ing and spent some time In prayer at the tomo OF
Emperor william. The empress and her daugh-
tiers accompanied the queen.
BERLIN, April 26-During Queen victoria's visit
TO the English chapel yesterday the chaplain pre-
Sented TO uer majesty an address signed uy many
members Of the English community IN Berlin.
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Being fully satisfied that every patron received his
full share of the benefit derived purchasing some Of
our Short Lengths and Remnants, although we have
tried our utmost to give every purchaser an honest
legitimate bargain We shall still greater efforts in
the future 10 study interest to the profound
depth Of calculations TO further this intention.
We have secured an immense line of bargains for
this Thursday and Friday and extend invitation to
all to call and examine the great variety Of
REMNANTS EXHIBITED ON OUR THIRD FLOOR
so dozen Hammered Brass PICTURE FRAMES. i'm.
tation of the expensive. very sghty and costly
Real Value 75c
One case of the very best GERMAN FEATHER
TICKING. in remnants and full pieces which will en-.
able Us to cut any quantity asked for The patterns
are mostly fancy. Blue and red stripes different
widths. The quality superior to any manufacture in
the market Positively warranted feather proof Only
16c per yard.
Real Value. 3oc.
Also lot OF FEATHER-PROOF TICKING in rem.
nants in blue and white stripe only double WARP at
lac per yarl; generally sold at zoe.
Is BLACK SILK SUN UMBRELLAS, with natural
wood handles entirely perfect viii be sold at in
order to close out the remainder Of lot Regular
value. el75 90. S225.
A small lot Of s A1IONERY. consisting of FANCY
and PLAIN PAPER, with ENVELOPES, will be sold
regardless Of cost in order to make room for other
gUods
Several cases Of OIL CALICO REMNANTS q. the
following low figures
cases. including Blue and Green, at &C. per yard
regular value, &c.
case. in ked only. at Sc. per yard value 10c.
3 cases Of carefully-selected patterns in Mixed,
Plaid and Striped De Beige remnants in lengths from
to 10 yards At 10c per yard generally sold at l5c
cases Of the Finest Dark Blue Figured French Per.
Gale Remnants. usual widths and good lengths at 1Oc
per yard real value. 15c.
As special point call the attention Of the public
to the fine patterns contained in this lot
In our SPREAD DEPARTMENT we will offer the
following specials:
Several cases of HONEY-COMB and MARSEILLES
QUILTS. select patterns. at go and Csc real value
IS and 9Oc.
One case Of 6ull size) LANCASTER CROCT Z T
SPREADS beautiful patterns. at 9Oc worth ST. %.
Two cases Of the old reliable BATES QUILTS, well
known to the public. at sl.1O: worth 81 40
One case Of TARCHMONT QUILTS. large size, ele-
CANT hnish. select patterns, at 81: worth sl.5O.
Il case CLARENDON QUILTS. patent finish, Mar
seilles patterns At 81 real value 75 and gen.
ersl line Of Spreads at all prices
We have also six pairs of SOILED BLANKETS which
will be sold regardless of cost
We claim to have the best selection of Spring and
Summer CORDUROY in the city, having all the new
shades In the market q, Soc. per yard
The last lot Of fine kOMAN DRAPERY REMNANTS
new designs, full widths. At sc. per yard
Real Value. lSc.
One case Of FRENCH DE BEIGE REMNANTS. in
spring aud summer styles. yard wide 1t l5c DER
yard regular price. 25c.
ONE PRICE AS USUAL
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Wi1ls Filed To-Aay.
BEQURsN oR ooLrNBUs W. THokN AND yorr a


The viii OF the lale C.lumbus W. Thorn Was
filed with Register Clagett to-day. He leaves his
house, 2ls street, 70 Edrid q. Davis In trust TO
permit his wife ana children TO occupy it during
her life and the childrens minority, ana &C her
death the property Is 10 be sold and the proceeds
equally divided between his children HIS interess
In the rrm OF C. w. Thorn 4 Co, he leaves 70 Mr..
DAVIS and tes.ators partner, }. Z Etchison. 20
carry on the business until the youngest child
arrives at the age Of twenty-on yearn, the pro-
ceeds 70 60 TO his wife aDd children: but power IL
given Nj. Davis 10 terminate the partnership &C
any time on giving one years notice. The resi-
due u 10 be Devoted 20 the payment OF debts and
expenses, and The remainder Invested for the bene.
nt of has wie and chlidrsn- Ar. Davis h named -
executor.
The win Of the late John A Graham was MED to.
day. He directs his executors, willard &. and
Martha n. Graham, 70 collect The notes and In
come OF his estate, and pay &c equally quarter
ly 70 his son, &. G. Graham, and dAughter Isabelle
H. Aorrison. lie directs thai his Cnited states
bonds be held until maturity In lno1, ana tnon
sold; the proceeds 70 he div1ded betWe6n his 80
and daughter; the latter 20 receive q 600 more
than ne iormer. He leaves property st sol LA
street. ~ has son, and 10 l3th sIsese, 70 -
assghsas tnese bsonssfs - % taks eDe2 -
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DOCKING HORSES, TAILS.
Judge Smell Imposes q Fine os s25 ana
Costs Each On the Offender In Two
Gases of Ca0dal AmpusassOm.

The case OF DR.. Alexander r. McMaster tho
veterinary surgeon charged by Agent Key OF the
Humane Society. with cruelty to animals In dock
ing the tails OF two horses owned by some one At
tached 10 the British legation. called for trial
in the Police Court this morning. Mr. chaplin
Brown appeared for the defendant and Mr. Pad
gett represented the District number OF men,
bers OF the Humane society interested In the pros
ecuion were present In court when the case was
called
TESTIMONY OF AGENT KEY, OF THE BrxASE SOCIETY,
Agent Key testified that he found the horses In
Mr.. Quigleys stables Their tails had been docked.
He thought about L. inches OF the tail OF each
horse had been amputated- One OF the animals
he thought the horses suffered from the
operation, aud was afraid at the Time he saw them
That one OF them would drop In the stable from ex-
they were turned over 20 a member OF the British
legation who claimed them. Witness said that
OF Intense suffering.
THE JUDGE AND ATTORNEY BROWN.
Mr. Brown, In stating his reasons for a request 20
continue the examination OF witnesses said that
they proposed TO show TO the court that dock ing
horses tan done for more than one reason:
that IL assisted 10 preventing the animal IRON run
ming away.
The court said that the statute used the words
"torture," 'rornent" and "mutilate,- ana the only
question for the court was TO decide whether this
act came within the statute. He saw no defense
TO De made.
Mr.. Brown said that he proposed 70 show the ne
cessity OF dockilg the animals tails
II shall not hear you upon the question OF the
necessity OF muJllaIion," said the judge.
Then shall show by witnesses, said counsel
s'thal this Is not muIilation."
"Testmony on that point VIII be all right" said
the judge.
In discussing the matter with the court Mr.
Brown referred TO the uses OF the animnls' tails
These horses, he said, belonged 10 persons who
were able 10. and who did, protect the animals
from the nies BY covering their stecds with moo.
Qui,o netting.
THE SENTENCE
The Judge said that this was the flrst time that
that such a case had been brought TO the atten.
tion OF the court The act, he had no doubt had
been done by responsible people who had no bad
motives The extreme penalty, $50 aud one year
In jail was<to nj the malicious character or a
transaction. The horse has a natural right TO his
tail TO project him from flies and other insects
The ricn cannot have right 10 mutilate an AMI
mai any more than the poor. A nne OF S25 Was
Imposed In each OF the Two Cases Mr.. Browa
noted an appeal
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A Bsgami.t STARVING Himself % Death.

CARTHAGE. Ill, April 26.-John = Delano. the
aged oigamist now In jan at this place, says he
VIII not oe alive In two weeks He has s-nt word
10 the states attorney that he VIII not leave the
jail unless he goes feet foremost. Delano has
steadily refused food or medicine FOR over six DAYS
except In one Instance, when he took a bite of
cracker ana sup or tea. ne refuses 20 a ply
sician, and has been once or twice attacked with
henorrhage OF the lungs He Is In an enfeebled
condltlon ana wiil de n nourishmenL cannot DO
forced upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

THE NICARAGUA CANAr--The U. s. flagship Rich.
mond and the U. 8. s. Osspee arrived at Greytown,
Nicaragua, on the 22d OF last month direct from
Colon Mr.. W. P. Williams. late OF the United
STATES navy, now an engineer In the employ OF the
Nicaragua Canal Company, was passenger. The
ships were sent TO assist him in making the neces-
sary sOuDdings and studies on shore for the estab-
lishment OF 1etties and the harbor improvements
on the line OF the canal The arrival Of he vessels
gave the liveliest satisfaction being the first visit
OF anv man-of-war OF the United States Navy
since 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

hkLD RksPoSsIBLE FoR MONEY LOST IN spKcrLA-
HON BY A BANK OFFICIAL

1loN BY BANK OFFICIAL
NEW YORK, April 26-ln 1884, the National
BANK OF Aioion, " n, tailed, aud was placed In
the hands OF W. Anderson, receiver The presi-
dent, Geo. H. Warner, had run away 90 Canada
al er having lost $500 OF the banks money In
STOCK brokers of Mau street IhIs CIV Tine re-
crlvtr began suit against kissan, Whitney a Co.,
lor The recovery or thls money Gaming that they
had guilty knowledge OF Warmers peculat ons,
ana knew thai lac was using the banks money In
specuating For ten DAYS past tbe case has been
on lflal Ia the nit'd States Circuit Court before
Judge allace. To-day the jury brought In a ver-
det for the bank for il0 600 aud $40 600 Interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

LANCASTER, Pa, April 2G-Adam 8 Fry, c. e
kaufman, the conyicteD IndianUown election
officers. we're to-day each sentenced by judge
Patterson 70 an aggregate imprisonment OF one
year and $45 Ilne and costs
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The French Patriotic League.

PARIS, April 26-At meeting OF the Patriotic
League the group OF action approved the proposal
that the league should assist the movement for
the revision or the constitution. REORGANIZATION
as presldenl
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Suicide at the rim Aycuu,

NEW YORK, April 26-Gen- Abraham Merritt
nfty years OF age, or Syack. ". Y, at midnight
last night committed suicide In the Fifth Avenue
Hotel The suicide was a retired dry-goods mer.
chant He took dose OF laudanum.
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REFORMING THE LORDS.
Eldest Sons OF Peers who are I'm Favor
OF CurzO'ns Hill.

Special Cable Dispstch to The EVENING STAR.
LONDON, April 26.-Of the twenty-eight members
OF the house OF commons who happen to be the
eldest sons OF peers twenty-four have signified
their approval OF the scheme OF reform OF the
house OF lords drawn up by Curzon. LORD Dun
ravens motion on the same subject VIII prob abiy
be discussed this evening" The lords WILL course.
oe resiSted by the government, but cnleny on the
ground that 1t Is inopportune. Hardly a single
member OF the lords nowadays Is prepared TO de-
rend purely hereditary principle.
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The New Bi.hop os Rc,,.v,u,e.

BnLSyILLE. III, April 20-1he conservation OF
tne hlsht heS. john q. Jansen as bishop VI tlio
NV ulocese ol belekllle took place al 81 Peters
church yesterday. The ceremonies were solem-
nizea by Archbishop Fehan, Of Chicago, assisted
% Archoshop kenrick, OF 81 Louls; Bishops
carrtrand, OF indianapolis: Hogan OF Kansas CITY;
rlDk, OF LeaNenworsh; Spaulding, OF Peoria. and
Ky an, OF Alton. All the priests OF the new do
cese. together with others from other secs. num-
ber.ng lJo, were present
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ADJUSTMENTS.
7 AIDES FAIR AND BAZAAR,

AIDES FAIR AND BAZAAR,
IL To create a building Fund for
STANSBURY LODGE, No. "a, r. NJ
Brighivood, e., to b. he'd ct the E-street SKATING
kink. APRIL 80 to MAY II, 1883, inclusiye
GREAT ATTRACTIONS
Piano. Sewing Machine. knights Iemplar Reg,lia
Furnace. Latrobes. Dzryman's Outtt Gold Heslied
Canes Bicycle. sc. &C., to 1e voted or
Lodges and the following dates desienated for
Wits, viz:
april 30-Federal, No. /; Acacia No IL
May l-Columbla, No 8; Arminius No. %
May NAVAL No; A: Anacostia, No. 2l.
MAY SPotnnac No >: Geo. c. Whi,ins No. %
May New Jerusalem. No. O.
May 5-Lebanon, No. z: HARMONY No II.
May 7-Hiram, No. 10
May S-St- Johns, No. IL; Hope. No 90
May SoSstionsl, No. IL: Dawson No I6
May i0-Mashington Centennial, No IA
NAY ii-Beniamin b. French. No. Is; Pentalpha
May l2-Lafayette, No. 10
Inc puoc II also earnestly solicited to assist this
Andaoe enterprise. Sea.on tickets, admitting one
person oOc single admission 10c. Lodges attending
IN bodies free. Holders season are
requested to retain them. tn represent an interest
ap21-16t
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King John Again sues for Peace.

Rom, April 26.-Gen. San Marzano teegraphs
from MaSsowah that King John has reopeneo ne.
EQUATIONS Tor the conclusion OF peace between
Italy and Abyssinia
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cEoueE DuxmAM uAxeEn.
He Pays the Penalty Scr MaraevssG
Hts M.Sher.tu Law. Barbara ka0abe.

He Pays the Penalty ser MuraevssG
Hts Mather-ia Law. Barbara ka0abe.
woopBrRY, n. J., April eo-GeoTge Mcclellan
Durham was hanged In the yard of the Woodbury.
jail NJ % this morning for the murder or his
mother-in-law, Barbara ksndle. IN November
last DunhAIn spent the last few hours OF
his lie In singing and praying. and af'er MS
cousin. Wesley Dunham. VINO has laoorcd fAith-
fuily 10 save ms kinsmah from the galiows took
nnal leave OF him at $50. Dunham was CON-
forted by Rev. NessrS Pierson ana hudson. join
Ing WITH them In singing 'The sweet bye and bye.
Rock OF Ages" "rhereh b. no Parting lhert
and other hymns Al lo25 the PROCESSION OF
Deputies physcianS and press representsuves
marched 20 the scaffOld sheriff kidgeway asked
Dunhan II he had anything 20 say, 60 which the
latter replied: Il Will meet you all In Heaven.
! have nothing else % say" .Sooi
oye George" responded the sherin. a
hope we all may meet you IN Heaven
The black cap was drawn az 10 :ea snd the sheriff,
stepping on a spring. sent Dunnam's body fully
seven or eight fees la the air. Il rbounded until
ms feet W. re within two feet OF the wooden moor.
he struggled considerably. and owing 10 the loose
ness OF the pinionlng straps his coovulJons were
made quite violent Al iO:44 he was pronounced
De q trom strangulstlon. nd at IL O'Clock the
BODY Was cut down and delivered 10 The under.
takers for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

DENIED PARDoS.-A petition was Yesterday
submitted TO the President for the pardon of C. P.
Benedict, the agent OF the Adams Express Co.
who was recently sentenced TO three years in the
pententiary for emb Zzling funds from the COM
pany. The President refused to take any i'm
mediate action in the case, but fJ is confidently
expected by the friends or the prisoner that he
VIII telOre long grant pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

Col W. F. SwITzLBR. chief Of the Bureau of sta.
tstics, has been invited by the committee on eco-
nomic science and statistics OF the American As
sociation for the Advancement OF Science to pre.
pare paper on some topic relating to statistics
for the next meeting of the association, to be held
in Cleveland on August %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

THE PRESIDENT INVITED TO NEW YORK ON DECO
RATION DAY.-Gen. N. W. Day. Col. A. Newberger
and David S. Brown, of the G. A. R. memorial com
miutee or New York, called on the President tn
morning and invited him to attend the ceremonies
In New York on Decoration Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

At the annual meeting or the West VIRGINIA
Railroad In Maryland, Non. Henry G. DAVIS Wss
re-eiected prestdent, and c. L Brets was eloct~d
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Herbert Bismarck,. New Eouor,

BEKLIS. April 26.-lt isr.1cially announced THAI
Count Herbert Bismarck has been appointed
minister OF state, PrusSlan minister ana minister
or foreign affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

PAGES AND OF TO-DAY's STAR CONTAIN:
Yesterdays great ball game, conference appoint
men's Of colored Methodists, the state political
conventions, local and telegraphic news &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

THE POsT-OFFICE at Newport News, Va, has
been made presidential. with Edwin Phillips as
postmaster. Also, the post-of1ice at Lansconing,
Allegany County, Nd, with Patrick Carroll post
master. The postmasters were not changed In
either case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY--Internal reve
nue. s4s6, ,954; customs, $5S6,149.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

Aeeper anu gauger at crap Orchard, KY.
REAPPRAIsEMENT ORDERED.-Secretary Whit.
ney has decided to reappraise the unfinished YES
sci New York, now lying at the Brooklyn navy
yard. The last appraisement OF the frfgate was
made about six months ago, and the price fixed
was 1.5OO but there were no buyers The ship Is
at present merely a frame, but little planking
having been put on. She is OF live oak and
valuable only for the materials. But the cost OF
breaking her up would exceed the value and in
anyone to buy her. The Secretary is unable to
take any o. her means to ger rid OF her. as the act
OF Congress touching upon the MAJ ter provides for
q sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Senators Colquitt with Mr. Turnbull and Mr. Ar
mold (Ga.), Beck, and Cullom, and Representa-
ttves Clements, Peel, Davis, and Bland, Gen. n
w. Day, Col. A. Newberger, and Dlv1d 8. Brown,
OF the memorial commit ee. G. A. r. New York
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As.e,s. sas, 500: LIab,IIs,cs, sss,. .ees.

CHICAGO. April 26.-The statement made by the
nrn OF Bensly Brothers 10 their creditors SHOWS
tne liabilities s261 ,tSa, and assets tl9l,2sl Ot
the latter there Is cash 60 the amount "a $500.
Ihe remaining slS2. Isl consists OF ledger ac-
counts, bills receivable cases In acton, elevators
ia IOWA and Nebraska. Sc. OF this entire amount
" ls thought that aDout $4,000 can De reaI1ed.
indkn- SSSSOoin all TO pay an Indebtedness or
over quarter OF a MI lion of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

NINETy-EIGHT CLERKs Of the War Department
were before the civil Service Commission yester-
day, including those who Jailed at the last exami-
nation and such as have been promoted since
The examination was Little more tedious and sc.
we're than the previous one. The subjects for q
LETT ter were, to the higher classes "The Eject OF
the Recent Strikes" and to the lower, Forestry
and Agriculture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

PRARsAlI, Tx, April 28.-An old quarrel was
renewed In tue Red Front saloon yesterday
between, Frank Nolan and Vim. jordan, wealthy
cattle-deaierA During the discussion jordan,
with billiard cue, struck Nolan q murderous blow
over the head. Although the skull was fractured
and his eye blinded with blood, he caught Jordan
as he ned and plunged q DIRK into Jordan's back.
Both men fell insensible. No hope OF the recovery
OF either Is entertained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-26

seRu0EIEID. L., April 26-The dwelling house
Of L. 1homAA near Tnomasville, IN the soufteru
part OF the county, was destroyed by nre yester-
farm houDcs In oootral nitnois ana conta4no1 ssv-
e1al valuable paanung2 The loss = esf1maso1 6
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pessrucslve Fire In Dsvss~.

BOSTON, April 26-The AtlAntic Machine works
corner OF BJaroer and Maverick Str. cts, were
$4,000 The IRE started In the pattern shop and
the suppc6tta0n 1s that it caught from the wires
from an arc-e1ectric light -Four Workmen were
injured, one Of them, Robert Caanidy, Win die.
Tue lo6 u probably covered by Insurance.
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Murdered i'm Indian TERRITORY.
TWO PROsPEcToRs KILLED BY vIGrIANTKs AN
THEIR FEMALE COMPANIONS Missing.

CHICAGO. April GA dispatch from Belvidere
Kas., says: The murder OF Dr. w. E Apey and
Eugene Grove OF this place, In the Irdian terri
tory has been confirmed They hired a team and
buggy 10 go 70 the nation on hunting and pros
pecLing tour. When q few miles below Engle-
WOOD, IN The Indian territory, they were uet by
vfg1lanteS, who called Grove from camp, ana
crossed on saplings Apey drew MS Winchester
and opened nre. They murdered HIM at once, fff-
teen balls piercing his body. They had two women
companions. and wnat has Uecome OF the remains
or the murdered men or the unfortunate females
cannot be conJectured Shern Echoz has re-
turned from The scene, and states he cannot ind
trace OF the people nor the team. This Is q most
atrocious deed, enacted In q country where crime
has iul sway. These vigilanJes are IN most cases
worse than those whom they seek to Kill.