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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02
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Latest TGlGgIanS to The Star.
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Bishop MerriIl's Address Welcoming
the Fraternal Delegates.

NEW YORK. May The second days session of
the twentieth annual general Methodist confer.
ence opened promptly At o O'Clock this morning at
the Metropolitan Opera House. Bishop stephen
VI. Merrill occupied the chair. Rev. DR.. Goodsell
announced that the fraternal delegation had ar
rived, and moved that a committee OF five be ap-
pointed 10 receive the delegates. The motion was
carried.
Rev. Dr. Vim. suffer, who IS not a delegate was
invited TO tue platform. Bishop Merrill then read
the address OF the bishops extending to ihe dele
gates the Episcopal greeting and blessing. The
address reviewed the revival work that has been
going on In the church since the last conlere nee
souls have been brought Into the church.
The membership has Increased from
reSf mprovemeSS ~ M, There srch mas 9 sTa
designs OF the churches The educational work OF
The church made rapid progress Peace reigns
throughout MethOdlsIn and no serious agitation
threatens the unity OF the denomination. Bishop
Merrill spoke OI the loss 10 the church by the
deaths OF bishops simpson, Willy, and Harris, who
were present AT the last conference. There are
III conferences under the control OF the American
church, All the foreign missions have been
visited by bishops.
The work OF Bishop Taylor in Liberia was spoken
OF, and IL was stated that IL was the opinion of
the blsnops that great exertions should be made
10 extend the field Of foreign missionary WORK.
Considerable correspondence has been had with
the English church about a conference between
the English and American churches, TO be
held In the United States In 1891.
After dwelling at length on the growth OF skepti-
cism the address advised that only men OF schol-
aiIy HinuS WIZ are aoie 10 cope Win the arsu-
lnentS OF scoffers, should be placed In the pulpits
Growth OF the number OF delegate TO the Quadren-
NAL conference was spoken or and IL was suggested
that some changes should be made that would
limit The representation. For the first time In the
history OF the conference women nave been sent
as delegates The bishops Gid not think that the
women are eligible. Tie increasing arrival on
our shores or members OF the Roman church
makes IL Imperative that the members
OF the Methodist Church should work
TO convert them. The bishops are
OF the opinion that the Church OF Rome is O
snare 10 the people and threatens institutions.
The struggle between capital and labor referred
TO In the address, ana IL was denied that the
church has any right to take part In political
struggles or had taken part III them.
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IL 10 announced that the Pennsylvania Co. has
reduced its dividend from 10 per cent for 1854
and IL Will at once cut down It's shop force and re.
duce It's operating expenses 10 the lowest pracca.
BILE Inquire. The action Is prompted by the steady
falling on In the earnings of tue road.
Two hundred and nIty Carpenters went out on
strike at Newark, n. j., yesterday Tor an advance
Of % cents an wages.
The winning horses at Nashville Tenn, yester-
day were Cupid, sunlight, Osceola, Cruiser ana
La1tle.
Commander Popon, OF Sofia has been found
guilty OF completely In the war ONCE defslcatlonA
DE argued In favor Of his Innocence that he had
refused Russian bribcs OF 1000 Napoleons and
DOC, 900 roubes
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A Disabled steamer.

HALIFAX, n. s., May 2.-The Allan Line steamer
Cfrcassian, Capt. Barrett, from Liverpool for
quebec, was towed into this port disabled, this
morning, by the steamer State OF Nevada, Capt.
stewart, from Larne for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

The WAGGAMAN GALLERIES-It will be seen by
the advert 4Sement IN the amusements column that
the large and attractive Waggaman collection OF
pictures and ceramics will b. open to the public
tomorrow and each or the following four Thurs
days In May. As the slight admission fee required
is TO be devoted to charitable purposes, visitors
not only give themselves a fine ENTERTAINMENT but
aid a good cause at the same time.
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The PennsyIvania Prohibitioni.ts.

HARRISBURG, Pa. May about 400 delegates
and hundred or more lookers-on were IN the
opera house when the state prohibition convention
was called TO order this morning. Jno. B. Scott OF
Philadelphia, was chosen temporary chairman.
He said that he was against high license, which
could not divert the prohibitiOnists from their
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

THE MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO STEAL LINCOLN'S RE-
NEW TROUBLE.

MAINS IN NEW TROUBLE.
CHICAGO, May "A dispatch from Santa Fe, n.
NJ, says: Teren"e Mullen, who served eighteen
months In the Illinois penltentiary Tor attempt
10 steal the body OF President Lincoln has been
lodged in the penitentiary here Tor an attempt TO
defraud the Government. He was convicted in
southern New Mexico OF perjury in connection
with the entry of public Lands OF the territory,
and sentenced 10 four years at hard labor and
$1,000 f1ne- He bore fair reputation here before
his connection with the Illinois AFFAIR became
known,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

bloody riot took place yesterday ct Inperman,
small mining&own near Pittston, among q lot OF
hungarians, and many men were badly hurt.
Detective Brown shot Joseph Lasker, one OF the
leaders, who had been previously stabbed in the
ngnt. Ills injuries are very severe. Six OF the
rioters are In JAIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

The Truly Greatest show On Earth.
From the Detroit Free Press.
syracuse paper speaks OF the iberality and
public spirit OF the street car company there. II
syracuse has got curiosity OF that sort she ought
TO advertise IL with free hand and arrange for
cursion trains II Is q greater thing than . live
dOdO.
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Evrnr F.snrn Knows

That weeds must be torn up By the roots. or
they will be sure TO crop out again. So it IL
With diseases which have their origin n de-
pravsd blood TIE cause Of the complaint must
10 removed BY Ayers sarsaparilla. or no perma-
nent cure is possible Tryit
C. ". Allen. Druggist. OF Brunswick. Ne,
says: Il have never known Ayers ssrsaparills
fail TO give satisfaction In hundreds of cases
within my knowledge It has proved q perfect
specific for diseases arising from impuritie. in
the blood 1 regard il a. an invaluable spring
medicine.
AYERS sARsAPARILLA,
Prepared by Or. J. C. Aver Co. Lowell MAJ.
Sold by all Druggists Price q: SIX bottles, a5.
,s3O WORTH IS A BOTTLE
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The dynamite outcry threatens 70 again arise In
England. The police pretend TO have been IN
formed that q group Of dynamlters sent By the
Clan-na-0ae1 are on their way 70 that country. A
special watch has been placed ct al the porta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

w York stock Market.

The following the opening and closing prices of
the New York Stock Market reported by special
wire To Corson and Mccartney. l4l3 + street,
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Sent to Prison for Ten Years.

BALTIMORE, May 2.-Wm. Andrews was to-day
convicted in the United states Circuit Court Of
participating in the robbery OF the poSt-office at
salisbury, Md, on the night OF February IA, and
Judge Morris sentenced him TO ten years impriS-
onment In the penitent1ary and added t1ne OF
1900. This was Andrews second trial, the Jury
in the first having failed 10 agree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

A NEW CHURCH was organized at Hillsdale d..
c., Oh Monday evening. known the Providence
Baptist church. 1t grew out OF mission sunday
school The officers are l. Winfield, II. smith, D.
Gales and C. Beverly, and 5. Taylor, Superinten-
dent OF the Sunday School,
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THE SULTAN REFUSES.


TASGIER, May 2.-The sultan refuses to submit
the differences between Morocco and the United
states 10 reference TO the men imprisoned at Rabat
10 arbitraton, and the dispute has been reopened.
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ozoDoNr.
A GRATEFUL DOOR
Indicative Of health purity communicated TO the
LIooIk ~ lie AROMATIC

Of It's approach By advance picksts."
saen - Coughs. Colds. Hoarseness.
and Chest pains. II these symptoms
are suppressed by . prompt use of
DEMONS Plastic that terrible dis
esse fails TO secure its victim In No
ether disease 10 pvessMtsos Of such
treat importance and In no other ex-
trrnA remedy can 20 much conn
cenoe be placed a. in BKSsoS's
PLAsrxk. ap3O
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DESPERATE KHoocxrrn 90 q PusrnAsrRu AxD
EpIrQR-norl DAD

DESPERATE KxcoCxrrs % q PusfnAsrxu AxD An
Epfroa-porn DAD
Cen writ AdamA postmaster Of Jackscn. NJ
ana John n. Martin, editor OF the Nes Nsssls-
sspp,aa, met In deadly combat on President strees
near Amity In that city yesterday Afternoon
Martin had published ATTACKS on Gen Adams In
personal sauios In his paper for some weeis past.
70 which Gen. Adams paid no attention The
, issue, o. the Ne. Mss.s.ppsa. yes.srd.y coo,
him. ana q is supposed 70 Sc me direct cause Of
the tragedy. They met about quarter past q
south Mn Parish %sS r 1os'S ns ena Win Gem
Adams says that a. they approached each other
Gen .sa, Adams scccsted Martin and SAID IN eject:
you NTH replied, "If you Don't nke it and,
simultaneously with the remark drawing his
on the outer edge Of the pavement. Gen Adams
,h so nree ABOUT The same ume. Mr. Parish thinks
Martin tell on his knees behind the tree and
eflea OUT lac nIed az Gen. Adams. and the gen
eral walked around the tree. ming al The saIne
tree and continued nring. Gen. ADAMS had
reached the north side OF The tree folIowins ar
minute. Martin said 20 those who nrst reached
the scene, Il am dead" and died imIaediately
Gen Adams never spoke. Gen. Adams had bat
heart Martin was shot In the right breast %
Inches 10 the left Of the nipple, and IN the upper
There was ase bullet Sole IN ss hat suah H %Sa
used Colts six shooters, Martin a AZ CALDER aud
Al uns a "a calioer. All the shells IN Martin
pistol were exploded. Three shells In Gen Adams
pistol were exploded aud three gave evidence Of
having been snapped upon but failed 70 IRE.
ruE CAUSE
The following are the publications which are
supposed 10 have led 60 the di1iculty. The .Nesr
hassisssppson OF March %. alludlIg TO the Hamil-
ton trial then IN progress In Brandon said In
effect:
Gen. Writ Adams a witnes. for the defense,
destined as 10 Hamitons chsra ter. The general
ought 10 remember that character, like charity,
should begin al home"
Again, on April 3:
Nellie Dinkins testimony for the state has been
lmpeached, but she has this advantage OF Gen.
VIII Adams witness for the defense she never
gave certificates and was forced. after they had
been published year, " admit they were utterly
false"
And again yesterday:
People who do not receive the .Ner Missssssr-
pan regularly will please remember that since Wa
exposed the oblQuity OF Gen. Writ Certificate
Adams the post-office is endeavoung 20 wreak It's
spite against this paper IN eyery possible way.
Ihis paper has 10 he In the post-once about half
or an hour sooner than the republican paper here,
or IL Is made 10 lie over for another mall IL II
strange how mad some men Will get when the
plain truth is told about them IN print, and yet
thls paper Is feeling remarkably we'll"
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BOOK NEWS

How nttle the title Of Book tells you, Even II you
all the Books. how many have you time to
~ the inside Of,
Thai Is where BOOK NEWS will serve you q good
turn We send IL out once month. a-brim with Just
what you want To know OF the latest Books and the
gossip VI the Book world By the best judgment Of the
lest Judges 10 tests the Books aud Why this
6ook snOuAa Ne ano that skipped
With each number an author portrait SC. SOC. .
yeAx-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

kfoOaoo AAo99 - oodvos
From the Boston Beacon.
Herr BummeFximmer twh0 = . vssy bad danooo
'.May haf der pleasure q to dance nit you, Mess
Bordens"
Miss Borden-'Tm very sony. Herr Bummerxim-
mer, but my card b quite full."
Herr BummerummerL"Dot "a very efrnnQa
hat asked efery laty In der room to dance and dey
all say oere card yos full And I hat count Der
shentlemens and dere vos twelve, ana hat count
Ger laties and dere voe twenty seek and I eannOt
comprehend how twelve shontlemeps can dance
miG twenty-seex lataes efery TINA"
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RalsinsOre Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nd. May 2.-virpinia sixss. CON.
soIidated. 50; past due coupons 65S d. new threaa
ia do, ten-forues $50; North CaroIIns sixes old
"a bid to-day.
BALTIMORE Nd. May Cotton FIRM, but Quiet
-Inddling. 10. Flour fairly sctve and firner-How-
ard street and western super. 2.37a..s5: do extra
237s2 30. do extr4, 300s3 5; do Rio brands ! SOs
800. Pntapsco sup~riatiye patent, 80; do family
o.l5. Whest-southern, nominally arm; Fultx y:;s
100: Longberry. y5a1-00; western, quiet but arm:
No. winter red spot. 901s tad; May, 9Oi. aoOL /:
June. 9lss9Is; July. y05s90A; August, 9isOI :.
Corn-southern, quiet and nrm; white, 64sf5; yei-
low, 64a65; western. hrmer and higher; mixed spot
64s64A; Nay. 60's.61S: June. 6O,ss6I. 0ets
stsedy..outhern and Pennsyiv.ni., 40si9; western
80. Hay. steady = priue to choice western, 1850
Bull mests-shoulders and clear RIB aides PACKED.
IAN. Bacon = shoulders. 7ss&; clear RIB aides.
q Hams 12s12k. Lard rehned, q. Butter
Esss quiet and easy. IL. Petroleum steady = r..
hned H. Coffee steAdy-Rio cargoes ordinary 10
fair. IA ssl4x. Sugar arm - soft. Ga: Copper
renned steady, 15AAl6- Whisky steady, I2la1 23
Freights to- Liverpool per steamer duh and nomi-
nai-cotton. 1-lod nour Per ton. As; grain s4ald
sales-Wheat. 255.0v0 bushels. corn. 10000 bush.
els.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. III. Nay 2. IL u m.-The market
on 'Chaa<v opened quiei but tru. July Is now the
sctve option Wheat opened nc higher. ut S3s. corn
UNCHANGED. 54zs and pork DC. better at 1850. The
July option IL now quoted as follows; Wheat, S3ka
e.075S; slort rlbs. 7.4a
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BABlS
MEDIcArED sOAP. my 1,2.4.5
Wv ANAMAKER'S.

Book IL better because you get tfor Q price,
but you're Likely feel better when you know the price
was fair.
MONEY SAVED
On Books 10 as good money saved on anything One
of the easiess things you only have
care.
At LAWMAKERS more Books are sold the
counter than in any other house between the
Timely works on Agriculture and Horticulture.
large assortment Of French Books Seasides and
franklin squares: Standard aud Miscellaneous Works.
bound aud unbound. and almost any printed thlng
That proper people read
Inc always fair. and any getAnle Book 10
lies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

TIE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHARNACY.-The an.
nual commencement OF the National College OF
Pharmacy will take place tomorrow afternoon at
the tn National Theatsr. The opening prayer win
salutatory by T. B. Read, r., the address TO the
graduates BY DR.. Edward N schaefIer, and the
vaedictory by Samuel 1. Hilton. Prof. II. Z.
kalusowskt president OF the college, will confer
degrees upon the following graduates: II. J. Banes
4. B. Burrows Il. n. Cline, w. b Culverwell v. II.
EisenDeisA 3. D: Evans W. II. Frey g: T. Gross,
Hurlebaus, c. g. Lennon, A. p. L0hness, J. L Max.
well, u. p. Miller, Frank fetrola Geo Scala, +. c.
severance, and w. NJ StssOn The exercises VIII
include q number Of musical selections
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HE GENursE IMPORTED

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CALLS BAD sPRUDEL WATER
sPRUDEL SALT
NATURES WONDERFUL REMEDY FOR LIVER
AND KIDNEY DISEASEi
PERFECT CURE
Constipation. Govt. Rheumatism. Diabetes, and ali
Diseases Of the stomach.
Beware of limitations
1t has given me better satisfaction than anything
which have ased-"-Prof Seexen. University Of
Vienna
have used IL for years with remarkable success"-
Prof Hsxazek
Write for DR. Toboldrs lecture on Carlsbad water
and Salt read before Ninth International Medical
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w hen baby was sick. we gave her Castorts
when abe was Q child. she cried for Czstorix
When she became Miss. ahe chung TO C..sori.-
~Asa sAs bad sAaiarsn. sts,ssvs them CastoriA
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GrSrs SCIrs Soounrp
AND PRESSED FORst
n eosts. Soc: Pants. 25c: Vest DC Aiter,n~ and
Is-r.1s aSns ~ best ma Sler. Goods called for and
.a,a X l. HAHN 7O5 9th stnx.
ASxo ana Zlo n Calvert a., BaItlmors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

The Michigan second district republican con-
vention Was held at Adrian yesterday, when dele
gates to the state convention were cuoSen IN
structed by formal resolution 10 use every nonor-
able means TO compass the nomination OF General
Alger at Chicago
So FAR as heard from, the delegates elected to
the Virginia convention are either for Blaine or
Sherman, with here and there one FOR other pos
sioie candidates The Wise delegates are gener-
ally opposed 10 sherman, and VIII number prob
ably 150 TO 200 or the convention OF 200.
The nrst and second democratic congressional
conventions OF New Hampshire yesterday selected
Cleveland delegates 10 the national convention.
In the California republican state convention
yesterday afternoon, II was resolved 10 refer all
resolutions TO the proper committees This
signlnes That an unpledged delegation Will be sent
10 Chicago.
The second Massachusetts, district republican
convention yesterday elected WIN. X. Bent, OF
Taunton, and Eben L. Ripley. OF Hignam, dele
gates 10 The national convention. No preferences
We're expressed.
The Arkansas labor convention instructed dele
gates 10 the national convention TO vote for j. A.
Streeter, or Illinois. for president, and I. V.
Powderiy, for vice-p resident.
The Wisconsin democratic state central commit
tee elected John L. MiIcnsll, OF Milwaukee, 10
represent Wisconsin In the national committee,
vice WIN. X. Villas, resigned
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Mr.. White, secretary q the United states lega-
ton IN LONDON. gave Q banquet Tuesday evening
sugar-0ounties conference. After the banQuos
MIA Wn!te gave reception. Among thoas pre-
minister. and nunbsr q ieading Xnes1oaa rsGi-
oontA
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

To RELIEVE LIBERIAN LABORERs AT PANAMA.-The
State Department is Informed that the Liberan
government is taking steps for the relief of the
Liberian laborers working on the Panama Canal.
who are said to be dying in large numbers.
THE PRESIDENT acknowledgement Lawler
called upon the President to-day and thanked him,
on behalf Of Chicago, for the honor conferred by
his appointment OF Hon. Melville W. Fuller as Chief
Justice. The President said he was pleased to tina
now universally We'll the nomination had been re-
ceiyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

The COuToos
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
TODAY. Heinlein agt Thaw; motion TO dismiss
Ing.
EQUITY CoCRr-Judoe ObI.
To-day, Amber agt. whipple: reference 60 J. j.
Johnson, special auditor. Wimsatt agt. wimsatt;
q. q. Benjamin appointed guardian al Item
Police CouKT-yudge Ssseil.
To-day, Thomas sutton, disorderly conduct; IS
or Is days Richard Brown, fast driving; collat-
eral forfeited. George Edwards, profanity; do.
Hays Shorter and Harry White. trespass; do Mat
thew Butler, do; do. George Payne, disordery
conduct; 8 or Is days James Harris, colorcd,
carrying q revolver; $50 or 90 days
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THE REFoRTED REFUSAL OF THE SULTAN OF Mo-
RoCCo-No Information has been received at the
State Department In regard to the reported re-
fusal OF the sultan of Morocco to submit the Differ
enceS between that country and the United States
to arbitration. secretary Bayard and Assistant
Secretary RveS each said this afternoon that they
did not believe the report.