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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

Discovery of a Tribe of Indians Who Eat
Human Flesh as u Sacred Ordinance.

An Ottawa special to the New York San says:
been exploring in the northern part of British
Columbia, reports the discovery of a tribe of
Indians who have for generations INDUCED in
cannibalism as one of their sacred ordinances,
during what is known as their winter dances
They are the Tsimpsheans or Kwogutls and
believe that the Hamadtsi is a spirit living en-
tirely upon human fish on the mountains.
Many years ago number of the tribe went
into the mountains, and having encountered
the mythical Hamadtsi became ghouis or Ham
adtsis themselves. Their families alone pos
sess the right of becoming initiated by going
away. fasting in the woods, to meet the Ham
adtsi. The sole purpose is to show the tribe
that they are different from ordinary men, and
do not care what they eat or what they suffer-
Formerly captive or slave was killed and
presented to the initiated and the olden Ham
adtsis would eat the body i'll the presence of a
general assembly of the people
More recently, although slavery is not wholly
extinct the Indians have become afraid to kill
SO they are reduced to the stealing of d body
After eating the Hamadtsi do not taste food
for some days, but drink warm water. Up to
the time of eating body in public the innate
whenever he appears from the woods bites in
discriminatory; women, being however. gener-
ally exempt. Formerly the faces were bitten
noses and ears especially, but now the innate
merely lifts the flesh of a mans arm with his
teeth, which is sliced off with Il knife by a
bystander, and probably spat out in secret
The father of the innate pays everybody who
has been bitten from two to ten blankets
There are few men in the Kwagutl tribes I'M
SCARED by this practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
THE SEWER PIPE CONTRACT.
Injunction SO Modified as Not to Inter-
fere With the Somerville Contract.

In the case Of the Potomac terra Gotta COM
pany against the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia and others Judge Montgomery
this morning rendered his opinion, on the mo-
ton of Thomas Somerville ct al, modifying the
injunction SO that it will not interfere with
the award Of contract. The Potomac terra
Gotta company succeeded in obtaining an in
junction to restrain the award of contract for
sewer pipe to other parties, alleging that their
bid, fled with Commissioner Hine, was the
lowest and had not been considered.
The judge says that it appears that Somer-
vile ct al. were not served with process, and
they were necessary parties to the BILL and
after referring to his former ruling discusses
the bids, noting that while compliments bid
for all the material is 10 per cent lower than
that Of any other bidder, yet Somerville's bid
Is for only part of the material aggregating
S4,SO5. The Commissioners accepted the
Somerville bid for 6, Is. 8x6 and 12x6 pipe,
aggregating S4,730 and the figures of COM
plainant for the same would be S271.50 in
excess of that amount. The proposals were
to furnish 'the following described mate
rails or 80 much thereof as shall be awarded to
u.s." and under this proposal he did not see
why the Commissioners might not accept the
bid for the articles of the person who filed
missioners had a perfect right to accept
lower bid for any or for all the material and
therefore the acceptance of Somerville's pro-
posal to furnish 1000 feet of 24-inch pipe at 62
cents was lawful and proper. The injunction
heretofore granted will therefore be so modified
as not to interfere with that part of the pro-
posal or contract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
DIED TO AVOID CRIME.
George Fish Was Harassed With De-
sire to XIII, Rend or Damage.

A Bristol, Conn.,, special to the New Yor
World says that George A. Fish, a compositor
in the Office of the Bristol Press, committed
suicide yesterday morning by shooting himself
in the heart. He was at work last night and
was heard to say. in speaking of young lady
from New York who is visiting at his house,
that if he ever got out of certain scrape he
would never get into another. He lived with
his mother, two sisters and an invalid brother
on South Elm street. He left letter, in which
he says:
Il consider that am doing what is best for
myself and for the community at large. For
several months-over a year, in fact-I have
been laboring under great difficulty. Some
thing at times takes possession of me, and it is
only by exerting all my will power that am
able to keep from committing crime. A de-
sire to kill rend or damage that is becoming
uncomfortable seizes me. l prefer to put my
self out of the world in this manner than to
bring disgrace upon my people and friends by
killing some one and dying upon the scatfold.
do not know whether / am insane or not. but
of this / am positive, unless l end my life in
this way shall eventually become insane. All
will power is leaving me and crime stares me
in the face"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

The Long Fast of Aged Robert Marvel
Still Continues.

An indianapolis special to the New York Su,
says: Robert Marvel of Pike township has
reached the fiftieth day of his fast. doctor
from this city goes out every fifth day. The
doctor said last night that Marvel has not eaten
an ounce Of solid food in fifty days, and may
live on in his way for hundred. He con-
tinued:
"The story recently published about his eat
ing piece of pie and some other things is I'M
true. During all these days he has taken sew
eral pints of milk. He is quite vigorous and
pugilistic. This fasting has entirely changed
his nature. Before he was very genial. Now
he is ready to fight any one who comes near
his bed. l have great trouble in feeling his
pulse. He strikes at me, and if get my hand
on his wrist he twists it until have to let CO."
The disease Mr.. Marvel is suffering FROM the
doctor thinks, has affected his brain. 1t is a
disease of the arteries. Round bony accumu-
latiOns can be felt in the arteries at the wrist
and are probably present throughout the sys-
TEN. These cause paralysis of the swallowing
apparatus, which prevents taking food. Marvel
is eighty-six years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

One of the best writer's and most popular
newspaper men that have ever lived and
worked in Washington died at an early hour
this morning. George II. Jameson came to
Washington when the old National Republican
went into the hands of Frank Hatton and Clin-
ton snowden and at once became city editor OF
tlat paper. When that firm moved TO Chicago
Mr.. Jameson followed them, and for some time
he was interested in the publication of a COM
merelal newspaper known as DAILY Business
In February last he returned TO this city to ac-
cept position with his former EMPLOYER. Mr..
Hatton. who had just acquired an interest in
the Post. On July 9, while in the lower corri-
dor of the White House, Mr.. Jameson was first
made aware of the fact that he was a sufferer
from the extreme heat OF the SUM- From this
attack he rallied. after an hour or two but the
excessive insulation was followed by con-
gestive chill and that by malaria in a malignant
FORM Then he laid down his pencil. But few
OF his many friends knew of his illness and the
announcement of his death was a sad surprise
TO them He leaves a widow daughter of
Judge J. j; Noah, the widely known newspaper
correspondent
Mr.. Jamison's body will be taken from this
city tomorrow evening, and will be convened
10 jackson, Mich, the place Of the deceased's
nativity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
A Notable ReceDtiOn.

A hundred million dollars were represented
at reception given Wednesday by Mrs. A. j.
Drexel at her cottage at Long Branch for Mrs.
Lay Of Washington, who is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Childs. Twenty millions chatted
and smoked In a little group on the piazza on
the ocean side. Twenty millions more ex-
changed witticisms with twelve millions in
corner OF the parlor and million and q half
talked stocks over a cup of tea, with three mil
lions regaling themselves with saucer of ps-
tache ice cream. Three millions more, stand
ing on the lawn, looked for a moment medita-
lively over the sea. They were clad in a dark
French gown, with some rare lace at the throat.
They have had their own SORROWS. and perhaps
there was something in the far-off waters that
brought back the memory Of other days. gone
long ago. Four millions, with a dark beard,
distinguished air, chatted with not dollar to
pare, in pink gown, and with face 30 ra-
diantly happy that all the millions in the world
might have looked on it with envy. But she
was an exception, not in her happiness, in
deed, but in her comparative poverty, for had
utes blindly she could scarcely have avoided
jostling at least twenty or thirty millions of
money. Yetsaltogether, it was a charming oc-
casion as we'll as q notable gathering, as grac-
ious in atmosphere and unaffected in manner
as It could possibly be, even if the hour Of tre-
mendous fortunes had not arrived and we were
still in the smaller days of our grandfathers.
Mrs. Lay, by the way, has no great fortune
in money at least, il one Of the celebrated
beauties Of the national capital and her mar
velous complexion has been rhymed in verse
and sung in song. In getting down from
drag nearly q fortnight ago, she fell and
sprained her ankle 30 severely that she has
been going ON crutches ever since. Neverthe-
less, she greeted her friends yesterday with all
her usual spirit. All Rlberon, as the phrase
goes, was there, and among the strangers was
Sir Arthur Hodgson, mayor Of Shakespeare's
birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon, who came with
Mr.. ChiIds. He is making tour Of the world.
He arrived from Australia some weeks ago, and
IL now making his way home by easy stages.
He, too, 10 man OF enormous wealth and vast
Queenland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
To be Welcomed at the Maine Boundary

On the occasion Of President Harrison's
visit to Maine he will be met at the boundary
line, in Kittery, by Gov. Burleigh and inform
ally welcomed to the state. The governor will
detail the following members of his staff to
accompany him: Adjutant General Henry NJ.
Sprague, Gen. John Harper, Lewiston; Col. T.
L. Boothby, Portland; Col G. A. Philbrook,
Augusta, and Aid-de-camp Frank d. Pullen,
Bangor. The party will accompany the Presi-
dent as far as Hancock point, where he will be
met by Mr.. Blaine and will take the steamer
over Frenchmans bay to Bar Harbor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
Education of District Deaf Mutes

Prof E. NJ. Gallaudet, the president of the
Columbia institution for the deaf and dumb.
called upon the Commissioners this morning
and submitted an estimate Of the amount
needed to provide for the care and education of
deaf mutes belonging to the District for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1891 The estimate
Is placed at $40. 500, and is based on the proba
BILE number of thirty beneficiaries, at a per
capita cost of 1850. There is good reason, he
SAYS. to believe that the number of thirty pupils
will be reached, if not exceeded, during the
next fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EoR E-CHEAP-ANACOSTIA. n. c. ONE y
Room rane House s.e.ccr. Il jefferson fnlk
u 10 Ter square foot JNO. II. sMlTH. 522 18th 1t.
NV au2 cit
V,Ok sALE-A NEW. THOROUGHLY BUILT. B.
II story S-rOCm House: paperpd throughout eleftric
wires Tor bells. lighting aud burglar alarm: tar
gam ~ purchased immediately. POS 4 lth II ne
Lear Lincoln park Owner at 100 st. Au.s-:lts
IrOk SALIENT. PLEASANT. SIX GOOD SIZED
roofy, bath. well. sink, range. Boynton heater
open nre. palered throughout Isrfect-nttiug ny
srreens very pretty porch. lot 45xl2O. fenced and
sodded House new and everything complete ready for
OCCUPANCY, $4,000 n sold now. Brown = lust north
OF Howard ave. See OWNER on premises. au2-at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
Imperial Federation.

Sir Charles Upper has been elected men,
Der Of the executive council of the Imperial
Federation league. This is sor Sir Charles a
direct association with the league, and is re-
garded in Canadian circles here with consider
able interest. Lord Salisbury's reply to the
request Of the league that the ministers receive
the deputation respecting Sir Charles Tuppers
proposed imperial convention was not alto
gether favorable. Lord Salisbury would pre-
fer the entire colonial initiative. The league
decided :? leave the matter in allegiance until
after the holidays, when deputation will wait
on the ministers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

Marion ID. Newman, with several aliases, who
Is under sentence for two and half years in
the Albany penitentiary and 10 now in Jail
pending the hearing of an appeal TO the Gen.
erai Term, has received q telegram from his
mother, In Ohio, stating that Q deceased uncle
bad left him s5o0,0 by viii. While it is true
that he has received such q dispatch the
police think that IL was probably got up In
furtherance Of some scheme the prisoner has 70
take the case to the court Of last resort, or 70
eject his release.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
Prohibition Convention in MaryIan

One hundred and eighty-four delegates as
sembled at the Glyndon prohibition camp at
Glyndon, Md, yesterday and nominated d. Z.
Stone of Mount Pleasant, Frederick county,
Nd, for controller. A new state central COM
mittee of twenty-six members was elected. The
same platform as last year was adopted, with
slight changes Prof. s. B. Dickie Of Albion,
Mich. chairman of the national executive COM
mittee, and Col George W. Balm of Lexington
XIV spoke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
$4,000 Reward Offered for Tascott.

~OV,VVV Ne"drU OIIereu IOr IaScOtt.
Mrs. Henrietta Smell, widow of the late Amos
j. Smell, will pay $4,000 reward for the arrest
and detention until identified by the authorities
Of the city of Chicago of William Is. Tascott the
supposed murderer of her husband. The
above reward will hold good for twelve months
from yesterday. All communications to be
sent to Dewitt c. Cregier, mayor of the city of
Chicago, or A. ]. Stone, 544 West Madison
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

HOTEL EXPENSE SAVED BY JOINING THE
''PENSsYs" EXCURSION TOMORROW NIGHT
No time is lost or heavy hotel bill imposed on
those who go by the popular excursion TO At
lantic City tomorrow night Train leaves
Pennsylvania railroads station precisely at 9
pm. Mark Il dOucn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

ONE NEED Nor LAY OFF HALF DAY to join
the Pennsylvania railroads excursion train.
The time appointed for the departure Of the
special" to Atlantic City tomorrow night by
the Pennsylvania railroad gives ample time TO
prepare for the trip after one 10 through with
the days work, avoiding any loss Of time Be-
sides, 1t reaches Washington ON the return trip
in time for work ON Monday e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
An Unlicensed Rar

Kie trial of the case OF Michael Hesley.
charged with keeping an unlicensed bar. which
was continued in the Police Court "Wednesday.
was resumed this morning. The court heard
evidence Of witnesses for the defense and inn
posed fine Of sl05. Appeal noted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
STILL FORWARD.
Some of the Enticing Contents Of Satur-
days Star.

Some of the Enticing Contents Of Satur-
days Star.
Since the doubling of THE srAR's capacity
for giving its readers the best Of reading mat
ter obtainab,e in the daily literary market il
has showed no signs Of resting on its oars and
letting one improvement suffice. But it has
gone ahead, improving its tone, increasing its
facilities, widening its scope until 1t claims, on
just basis, that it is the peer Of local journals
snywherea and stands in the front rank of modern
Journalism. With all this growth there has
been one point kept steadily in view, and that
Is that The STAR is primarily devoted to home
interests, home enterprises and home readers,
giving the fullest attention to all matters Of the
slightest local interest, and straining
every effort to leave no stono unturned
in the field of neighborhood happenings.
The Saturdays STAR has come to be
one of the widest read papers in this country,
presenting, as ii does, treasure box Of news,
Information and amusement. Its scope is un-
limited, and by the liberal expenditure Of time
and means it Is filed with the cream Of ma
terial SKINNED from not only the city and the
District, but from the country and the world
at large. The following are some Of the
chapters Of general and local interest specially
prepared for Saturdays paper:
COREAN CUSTOMS Qllustrated)-
A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun via the
National museum.
LEARNED WOMEN Qllustrated):-
Something about college alumne and
sketches of Washington members.
sNIPE SHOOTING Qllustrated):-
How to take advantage of the birds peculiar
habits.
ANALOsTAN ISLAND IN 1870
An interesting sketch of its condition nearly
century ago.
SUMNER SUGGESTIONS
How the stay-at-homes may keep cool and
comfortable.
sPOKES FROM THE HUB
Notes and comments on Boston and Bosto-
mans. By The Stars special correspond
ent
AC"-N hAiho hNb ohhOLO.-
How to furnish summer cottages simply but
effectively. By Shirley Dare.
THE SERVANT GIRL
talk with shrewd observer on the ques-
ton of household help.
JOHN BULL AND JONATHAN
An officer of the old navy who could not be
bullied.
FARM AND GARDEN
How to make good walks in the grounds
about a country house.
AUGUST FASHIONS
Jennie June's observations on what is worn
at one of the largest watering places.
NOBLEsSE OBLIGE:-
A charming story in which love is happily
triumphant.
HOME MATTERS
Practical advice to industrious housekeepers
THE SAILORS TRUsTY FRIEND
How eompasses are made available for mod
ern iron vessels
THE PROPER HOT-wEATHER COSTUME
The cool man should be dressed in WOOL
serge, sealskin, and straw.
IN SALT AND FRESH WATER
Swimming discussed from physicians stand
point.
THE GIANT OF ENGLISH POLITICS.
Pictures of the everyday life of Gladstone
By Blakely Hall.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
An interesting chapter in Washington's steady
Improvement.
OUTDOOR SPORTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
Rhode Islands License Bill Passed.

The license bill was passed by the Rhode
Island Legislature yesterday and the special
session adjourned to meet according to law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
VIII Challenge the Winner.

In speaking of the coming fight between
Kennedy and Young. which is to take place in
ten days, "Billy" Mcmillan stated this morning
that they were two pretty fair scrappers and
would, no doubt, make a good fight Mcmillan
the winner Of this fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
Love of Candy Gets Him into Trouble.

James Jackson's love for candy has got him
into trouble several times. The boy was ar
rested only two years ago for stealing candy.
but on account of his youth Judge Miller took
his personal bonds. Yesterday the boy went
into Schleath's store, on AZ street southwest.
He came across the money drawer before he
reached the candy and was proceeding to
empty it, when he was arrested When he faced
Judge Miller to-day the boy had nothing to
say. Judge Miller said he would send him to
the reform school if there was room in that in
stitution for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

OPEN FOR ALL.-The Pennsylvania railroad
excursion to Atlantic City tomorrow night
only q. Purchase tickets early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
To Consider the Cotton Question.

The agricultural commissioners of Alabams,
North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida
and Georgia met at Atlanta, Ga, yesterday to
consider the cotton question. They recommend
the use of the cotton cloth for battling instead
Of juts bagging and appointed committee to
confer with the New York produce exchange in
the interest OF proper tare on bales 30 COW
cred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

DoN'T GET LEFT.-Buy your tickets to-day
for the excursion to Atlantic City tomorrow
night. Train leaves from Pennsylvania railroad
station at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

An English author has publiihed 4 booh
called II Mark the King" That may do in
England, but II he were caught markine the
king or any other card in California he would
need physician and perhaps an undsrtaksr.-
San Fr0ncisco Aha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

AN ENTIRE DAY AT THE SHoRE.-The excur-
sion to Atlantic City by Pennsylvania railroad
Will run through Philadelphia directly to Wash
ington-street wharf, where special ferry boat
VIII transfer the excursionists to special sea-
shore train Returning the train will leave
Atlantic City at 6 pm, reaching washinoton
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
May Waldorf Grit.

May Waldron, the actress, who has gone
thirty days without food in order to reduce her
weight broke her fast In Chicago yesterday.
One month ago Miss waldron weighed 1876
pounds: Her weight last night was 1855 pounds.
Her only nourishment during her fast was the
juice Of two oranges each day. Mir waldron
viu now appear In The Tempest q . fairy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
FURNISHED HOUSES
COMPLETE PRINTED LIST AT MY OFFICE

COMPLETE PRINTED LIST AT MY OFFICE
OFFICES.
941 St, I'd floor, 5front klessnt rooms in sun
t heated bysteam eeO Building, "hreproof, . ele-
e4l I, 81 floor, front yEtors, heated by steAIu
heated by steam 80 iron $50 TO $50 each
939 st., I'd floor. IT,. IL 12ll i ST. NV, IT 80. 25
40 La. ave-, from 10 TO 20 III L ST. NV 3r. - rs
STORES.
5121s l1th st. n.w.....S50 sos 9th st. n w.. S25
y29 r. q. HOLTZMAN. 10Th and + sts NV
IroR RENT-NINE-RooM BRICK HOUSE, 724 +
II St n e.. also two Six Room Houses. 405 and 1907
Columbiast 81. NV, go in advance; also SD, Il St Sc
SIC, all have IN. i. Key next door. Owner SIS 9th
st. NV. ty11-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

vALUABLE CARRIAax on STABLE ELEVATOR
at auction at Dowlings tomorrow, st II
O'Clock. In good order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02
PROPOSALS.

nEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON, July
he Depsrtmsnt q state until TwELyE NJ of The
~ IA xit " , A1gsi: lsss 70 farni.h
Articles for the year ending june 30, 1890 In sccord
20 persons and nrms proposine 20 bdd The riskf 10
reject any ana AL bids OF 70 sccept portion Of any
schedule. 10 reeerved. Each bidder VII be rsQuire ~
r s YIN mn n's ea bond with twe sSrstis N ths
Of the contract which may be sunrd~d HIM Avn
Room" Of the DeIArtment N2a26 80. su5 a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-02

ATLANTIC CRY EXCURsIoN.-As usual the B.
and o. H. r. Co. announces the first popular ex-
cursion of the season to Atlantic City at the low
rate of SO for the round trip. Tickets good
on all regular trains Saturday. August 8. Spe-
cial train will also leave b. and o. depot at 4:2O
pm, Saturday, August g. and tickets will be
valid returning until Monday, August 5, in
elusive. You can leave Atlantic City at 4:45
Sunday afternoon and reach Washington at
1855 SUNDAY night