davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
British National Defense.

special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAB:
LONDON, May 3-Secretary OF War Suanhope
will to-day introduce bill respecting the national
defenses IL is generally admitted, especially
since the experience OF the last Easter maneuvers
mat the subject Is one OF urgent importance.
Since Stanhope gave notice Or this measure there
mas been much curiosity to know what the gov
ernment propose The bill proves little more than
a matter or routine enabling the reserves 10 be
mooiiized In case emergency on the sole authority
OF the war onice. Some proposals for increased
defenses Will be made In another bill coming from
the chancellor OF the excheQuer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
Interior Department Changes.


The following Official changes have been made
in the Department of the Interior:
ONCE OF the Secretary-PrOmotion Cyrus Root,
OF New York, $500 to 81, 200.
Pension Office-Reappointment after proba-
tfon: OIris W. Farrar, OF New Hampshire, and
Alvah w. Jones. or Minnesota, special examiners.
at 81 ,4OO Benjamin s. Minor, OF Virginia, clerk.
$1,2OO; Chas. e. Paul, Of Michigan clerk, 81 600;
Miss Columbia b. Foster, OF Virginia, and Miss Eu-
genia j. Cuthbert, OF Missouri, copyists at $500.
BOARDS.
Messrs. J. ". Babson, OF the Patent once; +. G.
Butterneld OF the Pension once; j. D. Mankin, Of
the General Land Ofice s. Z. Slater, Of the once
OF Indian Affairs, and A. j. Terry custodian OF the
Department. have been appointed members OF the
board 10 open bids and recommend awards for
miscellaneous supplies in the Department OF the
Interior to-day.
Messrs. E. NJ. Dawson, S. A. Jonas and j. c.
St0ddard, OF the ONCE OF the Secretary, Depart
ment OF the Interior, have been appointed to open
and consider proposals for the completion and re-
pair OF the United states pententiary for Wyom-
Ing, and will meet at noon ON the Sth inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
ROn0 Osferinrs TO.Dav.

The offerings OF bonds to-day amounted to
3.7O1 300. They were as follows: Registered As,
100000 at 127 $40 600 at 126 $50 600 at 1861,
100000 at 127, $4,000 at 126h, 1,5OO at l26k,
and 5000 at l26k; total, 81, 1s9 500. Coupon 4s,
$50 600 al III 81 600 at l26K, and 81 700 at 1868;
f226,l5O at 1lO7al, 100000 at 1914 $1,000 at
lO7$ and $500 600 at 1919; total 81. 10 15O Cou-
s3S5,6oO at lO7a4, and 100000 at lO7,1; total,
H77, $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
A Peerage for John bright.

special cable Dispatch TO The EVENING STAR
LONDON, May 3-There Is a suggestion that the
life peers under Lord Salsburys forthcoming bill
shall keep their own names and remain plain mis-
ter The object OF this would oe TO induce John
Bright TO accept one OF the peerages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
The Republican Convention at Louis.
willie.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3.-After a number OF bal
lots by the republican convention last night Con-
gresham Geo. NJ. Thomas was chosen third dele
gate TO Chicago and at 40 a. m. the convention
adjourned I'LL O'Clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
The Mormon Church Proucr,v.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, May 3.-In the territorial Su-
preme Court here yesterday the opinion was rem
dered That the personal property OF the Mormon
church, turned over TO the various stakes over a
year ago, should be taken by the receiver. Judge
zane dlssented. Notice or an appeal was given.
over quarter OF a million dollars worth OF prop
erty Is involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
CARL SCHURZ AND BJSMARCK
They Discuss the Great Questions Os
the Day and Hook and Cjgars

BERLIN, May 2-The interview yesterday be.
tween Mr. Carl SchurZ and Prince Bismarck lasted
TWO and three-quarter hours. The meeting was OF
the most cordial char lcter. The conversation
covered wide neld, and questions affecting the
whole world were touched upon. Hook and cigars
were served afterward, and the chancellor accom-.
panied Mr.. SchurZ In q walk In the park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except SUNDAY,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Ns-thvest Corner Psnnsylvanis Ave and llth St, BY
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
8. II. KAUFFMANN. Ires'L

1ay EvrSrye STAR is served 20 subscribers IN the
city by carriers. their account 10 cents pef
week. or sc per mouth Copies at the counter. .
cents each BY mAD-postage prspaid-50 cents
month: one year, s6. six months. s3
lEntsred at the Post Once at Washington. d. c..
tecond-clsss mail matterl
IHE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Friday-s1
year Postage prepaid Six months, so cents
All mail subscriptions mast be paid in advance;
no paper sent longer than is paid for.
Rates Of advertising made known ON application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
Editor O,Brte. CouvtcseA.

HE WILL 90 TO PRISON FOR THREE MONTHS POS
ADVISING THE PEOPLE TO JOIN THE LEAGUE
DUBLIN, May a-The trial Al Loughrea OF M.
WIN. O'Br1en, member OF parliament and editor o8
Cnsfed Ireland, OF Dublin. was concluded to-day.
Mr.. O'Brien was convicted and sentenced 70 three
months Imprisonment MT. 0Brien was charged
with violating the crimes act oy advising the peo-
When the case Tor the crown was closed Nj.
o Brien declined TO make any speech IN bis own
Defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
To Row for $4,000.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3-Henry Peterson, OF this
city, and William Paine, OF Victoria, b. e. have
signed articles Tor rowing race on June % over
the Victoria course, three miles and a turn. for
1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
The Nebraska Labor par,v.

LINCOLN, NEB., May a-1he union labor party
state assembled in this city yesterday %
elect delegates TO the national convention CID
ctnnau. The Following were elected delegates: j.
b. Burrows president OF the State Farmers' ALI
COMMITTEES; Allan Root IA. n. Wood, y. ID. Hub
bard, s. +. Miller, ID. b. Balllster. and A. Z. Whit.
nelJ. resolution was adopted indorsfng the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

PERsoNAL-Gov. Ames and family OF Massachu-
setts are at the Richmond.-C. G. Coleman OF
santa Fe and W. p Pierce OF Boston are at the
St. James.-J. p Mel Walters OF England and
l. n. Chisolm OF South Carolina are at Welcker's.
WIN. H. Geddlngs OF Aiken, Ca, Arthur Fl.
Nichols and K ID. Smith OF Boston, w. II. White
OF Lowell, Willard Brown OF New York and Robert
II. Parkinson OF Cincinnati are at WOrmley's-
Hugh Munroe and Jas. Knowles OF En- land, Cor
don Dexter and Joshua Merrill OF Boston. A. J.
Todd, Samuel D. BaDcock, Wm Carey and Chas.
T. Leonard OF New YORK, Henry T. Coates OF Phil
Arlington.-F. c. Bennett or Bridgeport, l. b.
Wheeler OF Atlanta, p. NJ. O'COnnor and c. A.
Ellls OF Boston, h. b. Thompson, Jr, OF Pittsburg,
G. {. Henning and Conrad Lambert Of New YORK,
and Jas. B. scott OF Allegheny, Pa, are at the
Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

John s. Clarke, the comedian, and his son, Cres-
ton Clarke, have sailed for England, where they
have been called by the illness OF MrA Clarke, .
sister OF Edwin Booth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

Deferred payment on banking house.
Isstrict OF Columbia, County Of UasLfncton, 81:
i. T. SOUIdARD fAkkER, cashier of the above.
named bank. do solemny that the above state
inent is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief
T.. SOUTHARD PARKER, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd day OF
MAY, 1883. THOS. H. YOUNG,
Notary Public
J SAfISaHP ! S,HHShS S1AShS 4 WARNER. Directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
SPECIAL NOTICES

R ANTI POVERTY -~OCRATIC DEBATE
- HAS the Community a Rixht 20 COnfiscate
Sround ke nts, between Mr.. W A Crod ut and mem-
bers Of the society. THURSDAY NIGHI. at s
ocloek Grand Army Hail. opposite Will ards Public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

pf1etor OF the Manhattan Hardware Worlk Read
tnG, Pa, was arrested yesterday, chargod WIZ
forgery bg several local merchAntA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

Emperor FredeYick's fever returned last evening.
He worked In his study for some hours during the
day. HIS appetite mas again revived, and it IL
possible that he win be able to drive In the park
soon. carriage = being built especially Tor his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
Turkish Cussows Exaceso~..

PHuHPoPoLIs, May a-Several FOREIGN mer
chants have complained to the consuls here that
the Turkish government IL levy1ng Q duty OF 8
hitherto upon merchandise desttned for Dulgaff0
making with the bulgarian duty total of t6 per
cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
The Death Record.


During the twenty -four hours ending at /
O'Clock this arternoons deaths were reported to the
health office as follows: Julia B. Benkhardt
white, forty.four years; Conrad Bender, white,
ffty-nve years: Harry A. johnson, colored. six
months; Eliza 8. Hanegar, white, twenty-six
years; Betsy Boswell, colored, sixty 1--WE years:
Charles Savoy, colored, forty-seven years.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Miss Emdic0tt.
MRS. KNDlCoTT HAS NOTHING 10 SAT-.
dispatch TO the New York SUN from Salem
says: 'The reported statement Of the Hon. Joe
Chamberlain, made at a dinner In London, In
which he emphatically declared that he was en-
gagged to Miss Endicott, has created considerable
comment here, In view OF the fact that the Secre-
taFy aid few days ago that the rumor OF the en-
gagement was absolutely false. reporter met
Mrs Endicott, the young ladies' mother, this
morning, and showed her the London dispatch
Just as she was leaving the city. She looked at
the paper read the dispatch, and, handing it back
70 tue reporter, simply said: have positively
nothing TO say.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

District Of COluI,bjd. County IF Washington ss:
W. LAIRD. Jr.. Cashier of the above named bank
do soemny swear that the above statement true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief
". LAIRD Jr., CashierA
subscribed and sworn to before me this I'd day of
Nav, 1883. L. s. FREY. Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
=. THOMAS BROWN,
NJ J. ADLER. r..
1t THOS. KNOWLES. D'rectors,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
Appofntments OF Policemen.


1HE FIRST CONTROLLER ASKED FOR HIS CONsTRuC-
TI0N OF THE LAW ON THE sUBJECT.
The Commissioners have submitted to the First
Controller OF the Treasury the opinion OF the
assistant district attorney as to the extent to
which they are restricted in the matter OF the
appointment and removal Of members OF the Met
ropontan police OF the District Pursuant to this
opinion the Commissioners appointed as special
policeman fDrson who bad been dismissed from
the police force but as this appointee received no
compensation from the United States or the Dis
trict by Virtue OF that position bis appointment
involved no question requiring the action OF the
controllers ONCE, and the Commissioners only
refer 10 IL because their authority in the matter
was not omctally or Judicialiy challenged. The
Commissioners say that they have hesttated under
tnis decision TO make appointments to the salaried
portion OF the force because OF their
70 tne view OF the First Controllers once In the
premises and their desire 70 avoid disalowance In
their accounts. The restrictions referred to they
say, especially that conning their scope OF selec-
uon 70 persons who have served In the Army or
Navy, are material distractions 10 the ef1cient
administration OF the police department for the
reasons which the Commissioner nave repeatedly
set forth in their annual ana other reports to Con.
gresS and they further say that they viii thank
the First Controller for his construction Of the law
on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

Report on the Products OF Convict Labor, Repre-
sentative McCOmas on the Tariff Bill, Presidential
Politics. Base Ball Yesterday, the Price OF Ice
local and telegraphic news &C.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue. s136, ,s4a: customs, SOL, ,374.
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS TODAY were
Senator Gibson and Representatives Townshend,
Belmont. Tracy, Thompson ohio, Sayers, and
Springer.
The GOVERNMENTS FINANCIAL SITUATIoN.-A
statement prepared at the Treasury Department
shows that there was net increase or So 26O, 526
In circulation during the month OF April and net
increase or $11, ,1S4, OH in the money and bullion
III tne treasury during the same period. The ln-
crease In circulation was mainly II gold certifi-
mainly In standard silver dollars, United States
notes. aud gold coin. The total circulation May
Is stated at ,O3O $50 and the total money and
bullion In the Treasury at s6l9,0T9,15
BECAME LAWS WITHOUT THE PRESIDENTS SIGMA
TURE--The acts granting pensions to Abbie NJ.
Hay and Thos. S. Hopkins, having been presented
TO the President on the 10Th ult. ana not having
been returned by him TO the house OF Congress in
which they originated within the ten days pre-
scrloed oy the they have become laws
The PRESIDENT HAS APPROVED the act to provide
collector az the port OF st. Paul. Minn and the
act Tor the RELIEF OF Geo. +. Chiffon.
CoSGgEssMEN GOING TO NORFOLK ON THE DIS
fAICH-ln ne u ,. >. DlSpdlcn arrived at the navy.
yard at o'clock this morning. She will leave to-
morrow for Norfolk with the congressional naval
committees On board.
NEW NATIONAL BANKs.-The Controller OF the
Currency has authorized the organization OF the
First National Bank, Of South Amboy, n. j.; capi-
tai stock. s5O0 600; Harry c. Perrine president and
Jno. Wyon, cashier, and the First National BaLk,
OF Port Allegheny, Pa. capital stock, $50, 900; +.
Ii. Arnold, president, and j. y. ROwley, cashier
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS had a conference
yesterday with the First Controller in reference to
certain disallOwed and suspended accounts OF ex-
penditures by the engineer Office under the appro-
priatons for streets and printing. IL Is probable
that the explanations offered by the Commission
ers for most OF the items will be accepted by the
controller as satisfactory but s)me OF the accounts
will no doubt be finally disallowed.
BIDS were opened at the Navy Department to-
day for the construction Of submarine torpedo
boat. Cramp Sons bid for $175 900 and also for
S135, 600 Geo. c. Baker submitted proposition
but did not spec fly figure.
APPoINTMENT.-The Secretary of the Treasury
has appointed Edward c. Adams to be store
keeper at Los Angeles, Cal
PEKsoNAL-Gov. Ames and family OF Massachu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
Telegrams to The Star.
STATE CONVENTIONS TO-DAY.
STRONG ENDORSEMENT OF GRESHAM
EDITOR O'BRIEN SENT TO JAIL
Carl Sohurz' Long Talk with Bismarck.

TOPICS OF THE HOUR IN ENGLAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
The Society Approves Col. Wilson'S
Plan for DispOsing Of the Memorial
Tablets.

The Washington Monument Society held meet
ing this morning in the room OF the Senate COM
mittee on foreign relations. A communication
was received from COL Wilson in relation to the
disposition of the tablets which have not been
placed. AS Is known numerous tablets were pre-
sented, some from foreign nations, some
from states OF the Union, and some
from civil organizations. In accordance with
plan formerly agreed upon, Col. Casey attached
the tablets coming from nations and states to the
inside walls OF the monument, 90 locating them as
to admit or their being in full view from the
landings OF the stairway. But the tablets
from organizations were reserved with the
view OF attaching them to the inner walls or
the house now in course OF erection near
the base OF the monument. Col. Wilson in his
letter TO the association recOmmended that the
naming tablets be also placed against the inner
walls OF the monument. He suggested that by
saving eacn tablet TO a thin slab hO danger 10 the
upper and thinner walls need be incurred by
locating them there, IL will be necessary to let
the tablets only about an inch into the
wall. Col. Wilson's recommendations were
approved, and he was authorized to place
the tablets in accordance with his plan.
Ex-GOv. Robert c. Winthrop, OF Massachusetts,
was present at the meeting to-day, and expressed
his deep interest in the monument. He also ex-
pressed the hope that Congress may see ut TO re-
move Greenough'S statue OF Washington to some
other site, and to erect over IL Il canopy OF some
kind for Its protection. Mr.. Winthrop said that,
exposed as IL now Is to the weather. the statue Is
suffering serious damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

Auo Odse Oh HIIV1nSStOu nEOWm1nRe
THE CHARGE AGAINST HIN DISMISSED BY JUDGE
SMELL BECAUSE THERE WERE NO WITNESSES OF
THE ALLEGED ASSAULT IN COURT.
The case OF Livingstone Browning, the lawyer
who was arrested yesterday by Of1icer Harding
and charged with assault and battery with intent
TO kill his wife, as reported In yesterdays STAR,
was called to the attention OF Judge Smell this
morning, the charge having been reduced 10 SIM
pie assault. Oficer Harding took the stand and
testified as to the arrest.
"Did you see any assault committed?n asked the
Judge.
mo, sir" answered the witness.
"Are there any other witnesses present."
"NO, SIR"
"Tnen the case must be dismissed" said the
judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

APPoINTMENT-The Secretary OF the Treasury
has appointed Edward c. Adams to be q store
keeper at Los Angeles, Cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

g. YIiE rfEAM LAUNDRY 522 10TH ST
49, NV near f..Coars. &c cuns. 4c.; shirts
particular. PRANK a. WALKER CO. Props.
Tels phone cal. U6o-5. a13-.im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

PAGES AND OF TO-DAYs STAR contain: ST.
lent orators at Kendall Green, Chairman O'Neills
Report on the Products OF Convict Labor, Repre-
sentative McCOmas on the Tariff Bill, Presidential
Politics. Base Ball Yesterday, the Price OF Ice,
local and telegraphic news, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

CoNGREssMEN GOING To NORFOLK on THE DIS
PATCH.-The L. s. S. Dispatch arrived at the navy
yard at 8 O'Clock this morning She will leave to-
morrow for Norfolk with the congressional naval
committees On board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

BIDS were opened at the Navy Department to-
day for the construction OF submarine torpedo
boat. Cramp Sons bid for $175, 900 and also for
S135,OOO. Geo. c. Baker submitted proposition,
but did not specify figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
TARIFF AND LAND FORFEITURE,
Talk on These Subjects Goes On.
The Senate.

Among the petitions presented and referred was
one from the G. A. R. OF New York asking for an
appropriation for monument on the site OF Fort
Green, Brooklyn, in memory OF the "prison ship
martyrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., S136, ,S4e: customs, SOL, I,374
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS To-Day were
Senator Gibson and Representatives Townshend
Belmont. Tracy, Thompson ohio, Sayers and
Springer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-03

The PRESIDENT HAS APPROVED the act to provide
collector al the port OF St. Paul, Minn., and the
act for the Keller OF Geo. +. Chiffon.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-01
A Winter in Iceland.

Although the climate of South Iceland
is cold, the winter is scarcely what one
would be led to expect from the northern
situation. There is not much snow. A
few inches usually lay upon the ground,
crisp and hard, but not the piled up drifts
of New England winter. Accordingly
it was possible to make horseback excur-
sions to the farms round about, and to
see the winter life of the people in the
country. This season for the Icelander
is time of comparative rest. AS nothing
can be done abroad he stays of necessity
at home, but his life is no mere hiberna-
ton. He sleeps a great deal, for his
house is insufficiently lighted and the
nights are long, but by daylight he has
occupations enough. He has boats to
build and oars to shape, saddles and har-
ness to make and to mend, or he sorts
the wool which the women spin into
yarn and then knit into stockings or
weave into coarse homespun or flannel.
like wadmal. A busy sound of whirring
wheels often greets the ear when you
enter the farm house, and you find the
women all at work at the end of the long
room.
Another duty devolveS on the heads of
the household at isolated farms. There
are good elementary schools in many
places throughout the island, but in re-
mote districts the children must be taught
at home In summer the time is occu-
pied with out-of-door work, but in the
comparatively idle days of winter the
father, or not infrequently the mother,
fn.lnhnc fhn chflIroy, Of a,kho, Il
common branches. Iceland is perhaps
the best educated community on the face
Of the earth; throughout the length and
breadth of the land there is nobody who
cannot read and write, and the general
knowledge of some of these obscure fish
crman farmers is sometimes well nigh
appalling. William H. Carpenter in The
Atlantic.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-01

1t is very strange that so strong and
unkind prejudice against the left hand
has lived and increased for centuries
when there is no natural or physiological
reason for it. mean to say that if you
examine the skeleton Of a person who
was strong, healthy and well formed in
life, you will find that the bones of the
left hand and arm are just as many
and just as large and perfect as
those of the right. The study of
physiology will show you too that the
muscles and ligaments and cartilages
that fastened that PERSONS arms to his
body and gave them the power of mo-
ton were made to do their work lust
as well on one side of the body as on the
other If the left side were the weaker
of the two, it was because of failure to
exercise it as freely as the other. Monkeys
and cats and other animals, to whom
paws are in a certain sense hands, would
smile derisively, / imagine, if you should
suggest to them that paws were rights or
lefts, or that the paw on the one side
could do more than its mate. When.
therefore, boy or girl says that he or
she can throw ball, handle racket or
do anything else, only with the right
hand, it is direct admission that a
monkey or cat is physically better
equipped than that boy or girl. And
yet il is the general belief that human
beings are the most perfectly formed of
creatures.
First attempts to use the left hand are
always awkward and discouraging, but
In ordinary cases persistency will grad
ually strengthen the least used member
and teach it to act as ably and sturdily
as the right, till finally there will be two
perfect hands instead of one to answer
promptly the call of the master of all
our powers-the will. F. Herrick in
Harper's Young PEOPLE.