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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Strike of Switchmen at Buffalo.
NO CHANGE IN THE cARPExrERs' STRIKE.

T.
BUFFALO, NY, April 3.--About forty SWITCH
men in the Erie yards struck this morning. The
men went out because three of their number
were discharged ten DAYS ago and not REIN
stated at their demand. A delegation from
Switchmens' union visited Superintendent Van
Etten last evening and asked that the men he
put back, or. if not, they would go out this
morning. Their places are being filled as rap
idly possible.
The carpenters and painters strike Remains
unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Racing i'm England.

LONDON, April 3.-This was the second day
of the Northampton and Pytchley hunt spring
meeting. The race for the Ascot plate of $50
sovereigns for two-year-olds, at five furlongs
was won by the Duke of Portland's chestnut
flly Ulva, by Master Kildare, out Of Staffa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

PRoMoTED.-Mr. P. Sherwood Welch, who
has been an operator in the telephone room at
police headquarters for some time, was yester-
day promoted to the frm-alarm telegraph
service, vice George II. Noyes, made electri-
clan in place Of Mr.. Richards, who resigned on
account of III health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

ST.. PAUL, MIMI, March 3.-Reports were
received here late last night of bad railroad
wreck on the Northern Pacific, near Missouls,
Montana. At about 8 o'clock passenger train
ran into freight and green freight fireman
and two tramps, who were stealing ride, were
killed and some others injured The accident
was caused by misplaced switch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Reported Death of King John.

ROME, April 3.-A rumor is current here that
King John, of Abyssinia, is dead. 1t is said that
his death was due to wounds received in bat
tie with the forces led by the dervish Mettena
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
The LIQUOR Question I'm Delaware.

Dover, DEL, April 3-The long awaited
struggle over the high license and local option
bill opened in the house this morning. There
was some disposition to flibuster, and but one
of the dozen amendments to the bill had been
considered up to the noon rscess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Codification Of District Laws.

MEssRs. ALERT AND LovEJoY APPOINTED TO DO
THE WORK.
The Court in General Term to-day announced
the appointment of Messrs. W. Stone Albert and
B. G. Loveioy to codify the laws Of the District
The selection Of these well-known lawyers
meets with the approval Of the bar generally,
and both Of them are known to be in every way
qualified for the duties they have to perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

DENIED THE PETITION FOR MANDAMUs.-The
Court in General Term, to-day in the case of
r. Mason Leslie against Shelby and Butler of
the Treasury, denied the petition for a man
damus. This was an application for the allow
ance of mileage by the Isthmus route from
Phliadelphia to Mare Island. Cal. the account
ing officers having allowed only for the over
land route
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

STAUNToN, VA, April 3.-Bickle q Hamrick's g
large furniture store and factory was burned
this morning. The loss is covered by insu-
rance. 1t was the work of an incendiary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Verdict of SNiiiful Murder.
Incendiarv Fire at Staunt,

GUELPH, ONT, April 3.-The coroner's Jury
in the Harvey case brought in a verdict of will
full murder against Wm II. Harvey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
A Canadian Decision Reverse,

LONDON, April 4.-The privy council has re
versed the decision of the Canadian court,
which had declared that metals discovered on
the coast of British Columbia belonged to
Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
Rains in Australia.
Street Car Tie-Up at Rochester.

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, April 3.-Rains, which
have been of great benefit to the crops, have
fallen throughout the province Of Victoria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

ROCHESTER, N. Y, April S.-The street car
drivers employed by the Rochester city and
The men are now (noon) taking the cars to the
barns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

SENATOR VANCE is quietly resting in his
mountain home in Buncombe county, and is
improving in health very rapidly. His eye is
stronger and clearer than it has been for years.
and the Senator is reported being much
amazed by reading sympathetic effusions from
all over the country about an infirmity which
does not exist at all in his case The report
that he is almost entirely blind is altogether
errOnPOus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

W. s. Brock, the late chief clerk of the PEN
sion office, has been appointed assistant chief
OF division in the same office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

IHE MEMBERS OF THE LYDECKER CoURT-MAR-
TIAL met at II and then went down stairs and
paid their respects to Gen. Schofield Then
they returned to the courtroom and, closing
the doors, held an executive session lasting
some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03
DAKOTA PRAIRIES AFlRE.
Buildings, Crops and Cattle Burned and
Towns i'm Danger.

SCOTLAND, OAK, April 3.-Another terrible
prairie fire swept over the country south of
Scotland Monday afternoon and its path is now
marked by the smouldering embers of many
homes. very high wind prevailed all day.
o'clock word was brought to town that the
prairie was afire northwest of town and imme-
diately hundred men started in teams toward
the approaching fire armed with brooms and
sacks. Arriving at Alfred Browns farm, two
miles north, all his barns, dairies and cattle
sheds were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

Io-DAYs BOND OFFERINGS aggregated $4,000
as follows;-Registered 41Gs $1,000 at 1OS, 81.
900 at 1OS. Both offers were accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

INTERNAL REVENUE APPoINTMFNTs.-The
Secretary of the Treasury has appointed the
following storekeepers and gaugers: James
w. Chambers. at Warsaw, Ky; Marcus l..
Thomas, at Miller's creek, Ky; Bishop G..
Powell at Speedwell, n.y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

John Lee West, the New Orleans embezzler,
who. when arrested at Toronto last week, ex-
pressed his willingness TO 90 back for trial, noa
refuses 10 return until compelled by lAw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

TIE fvESISG STAR IL served 20 subscribers IN he
city by carriers on their account at 10 cents per
week, or 4ic per mouth Copies at the counter.
cent? each by u!al -pOstage Trepald-5O cents .
month; one year. s6: six months 80
Entered at the Post Office At Washington, d. C., a.
second class mail Inatter1
THE WEEKLY STAR-published on Friday-S1 .
year. postare prepaid Six months so cents
sS-All mail subscriptions must be paid i'll advance;
Nc paper sent longer than is paid for
Rates Of advertising made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03


enue, S25O,959; customs, S1,208,4S
GONE TO FLoRIDA.-Mrs. Mckee, the Presi.
dents daughter, left Washington this morn
ing in company with Senator Davis family
for weeks visit to Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

SECRETARY WINDOW still has under considera-
ton the question of the selection of a house in
this city for his permanent residence. He has
looked at several that have been brought to his
attention. among them the one on street
which, it was errOneousy stated. he had leased.
He has, yet, come to no decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

NAVAL ORDERs.-Paymaster H. T. SHIELDING
has been ordered to the Pensacola navy-yard
May l. Ensigns F. l.. Chaplin and
Lieut.. Andrew J. Iverson has been detached
from the Boston navy-yard and ordered to
command the Fortune. Lieutenant Com
mander Charles II. Stockton. from duty
in the bureau of yards and docks and
ordered to command the Thetis. Lieut..
o. Z. Lashers, from the command of
the Fortune and ordered to hold him
self i'll readiness for sea service.
Passed Assistant Paymaster H. E. Drury from
the Pensacola navy yard, May l, and ordered to
settle accounts and await orders.
THE PROPOSED New NAvY-YARD ON THE
PACIFIC CoAsT.-The commission appointed to
select site for navy-yard on the north Paci-
fic coast has returned to Washington, and its
president, Capt. A. I. Mahan, had an interview
with Secretary Tracy yesterday.
PERsoSAL.-C. L. Magee of Pittsburg, l.. Rich.
ardson of Omaha, j. s. Elton of Waterbury,
Conn.,, Donald Mclean, d. +. Porter, A. T..
Rice and Henry A. Riley of New York, are at
the Arlington.-R. II. Porter of Birmingham
Ala. W. A. Crocker. ir., Of New York, and J.
X. Corbett of Tucson, Ariz. are at the Metropoli-
tan.-Edmund Alton and r. d. Burdet of
New York. George III. Christy of Pittsburg, and
George NJ. Christian of Iowa, are at Worm
ys-Floyd L. Tompkins of Newark, J. r.
Wade of Boston, DIR. T. H. Bailey, W. H.
Wood, Dudley r. Horton, G. F. c.. Hillmann
and F. s. Napier of New York, and Moses
Newton of Holyoke, Mass, are at Willard's--
W. L. Sanger of Pittsburg, and J. b. Gainter OF
New York, are at Weleker's s.-Walter Ingalls,
of New Orleans, C. Taylor of Pittsburg, W. G..
Daniels, ID. Smith, H. A. Spiller, and Chas o.
Stains and William p. Hunt of Boston. and w.
F. Keefe of Chicago are at the Riggs.-E. l..
Day, E. Platt Stratton, G. G. Grammar, John P.
Higgins, B. G. Bloss, S. A. Shmidt, J. J. Nc
Govern and Louis Jacobs Of New York, Y. E.
Burton and J. NJ. Worthington Of Cleveland, j.
f. NJ. Stoughton of Boston. Hon. A. " Dockery
of North Corolina, William A. Lang of Bristol,
Pa, and J. W. Jacobs of the army, are at the
Ebbitt.-P. Van Valkenburg ofNew York, j.
A. Matthias of Chicago. Isaac H. Wing Of Bay.
field, Mass, and L. Ames, jr., Of Oswego, N. Y,
are at the Normandie.
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~ WILSON WHISKY"
PRODUCT OF THE WILSON pIsTIILFRy
HIGHsPIRE, DAUPHIN CO. PA.

This celebrated whisky, most carefully and slowly
yeasted, mashed fermented and distilled from the
valuable giving waters and choice
small grain Rye, peculiar to the renowned mountain
districts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. and ripened
in heated warehouses, seavoy aged and aged in the
warm Ealt air of Bermuda. The oxides of iron and
their homoogous salts found in the waters from whc
this Whisky Is distilled render this Whisky invaluable
and unequaled tonic aud rejuvenstor to those in
need Of strength. vitality, and visor.
Zee certificate of Prof. Tonry Of the Baltimore Med
iesl College:
1T Is PURE. FREE FROM FUsEL OIL AND CAN
THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR
MEDICINAL USE ITS HIGH COLOR Is DUE TO
THE IRON PRESENT.
"wM. p. TONRY, Phi D.. Chemist"
Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY.
THE ULMAN GoLDsBORoUaA CO,
fe4-3u Baltimore, Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

THE SPECIAL SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE on Re-
latiOns with Canada, charged with the duty of
making an investigation of the commercial
features of the subject, will meet in Chicago
for that purpose May 3. and thence take trip,
probably over the Northern and Canadian
Pacific railroads The committee will be ac-
companied by James I. Christie. acting assist
ant doorkeeper OF the Senate, and by E. w.
Dougherty. messenger. The members of the
committee are Senator Hoar. chairman; Sem
ators Wilson, Hale, Dolph, Pugh, Butler, and
Voorhees,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

ARMY LEAvEs.-MIajor Henry C. Hasbrouck.
fourth artillery, has been granted ten days
sick leave. Major Henry C. Cook. thirteenth
infantry, has been granted four months leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

The New BRITISH MINIsTER.-The State de-
partment has been officially informed that Sir
Julian Pauncefote. the new British minister to
the United States, will sail for New York on the
18th instant
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THE EVENING STAR

PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Northwest CorDsr Pennsylvania Ave. and ilth St. By
the Evening Star Newspaper Company,
5. Ii. KAUFFNANN, Ires't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

KINGSLEY BROS CREAMERY CO.
WILL SELL YOU THE BEST MILK CREAM
BUTTER, BUTTERAIILK AND COTTAGE
CHEESE, sc.
Guaranteed Pure and Unadulterated.
Business Conducted on . Business Basis
Until our wagons be repaired and repainted.
which viii take some time, but Is being pushed az
rapidly as possible, our wagons will retain Ward
name on them.
Bear III mind the Ward" wagon for the present we
VIII deliver OUR OWN Dairy Products, and none can
be better purer.
The WAGONS bearing our own name will soon take the
place Of the Ward wagons and in the meantime the
clnzens may be assured that only the best pro-
ducts will be delivered To them We want to gain con
hdence-by our deeds more than by words
Inh9:I-3In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-03

THE PENNSYLVANIA SENATORS AMONG THE CALL
ERs-THAT woRRIsoME PHILADELPHIA POST
oFFICE-Two MARYLAND DELEGATIONS - Ex-
SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER SHOWS UP.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
Improving Liberty Street.

great many Of the residents of Liberty
street arc showing a very commendable
pride in the little plats of ground i'll front
of their homes. They are inclosing them
with temporary fence in order to give
the grass a chance to grow. In a few
weeks the plats that are thus protected will
present beautiful appearance, and their
beauty will be ample compensation for all
the trouble that has been taken with regard
to them.
1t is to be regretted that all the residents
of the street have not shown interest in
identifying the street. Perhaps they will
be moved to take some action with respect
TO the plats in front Of their homes when
they see how greatly the plats in front of
other homes have been improved. With
little effort Liberty street can be made one
of the most beautiful streets In the entire
country.
The council should pass an ord nance i'm
posing fine for trampling the grass on
the sides and in the center of the street.
Those who want to get on the sidewalks
should go to the crossing. TIE council
should also prohibit racing on the street.
Heavy trucks are frequently driven along
it at break-neck speed Trucks driven in
that way will soon knock the pavement TO
pieces, and besides, the noise they make is
nuisance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
What Perplexed Him.
From, the WASHINGTON Post.


Where do candidates manage to get the
cigars they habitually, not to say profession
ally, give away? the writer has smoked more
or less-mOStly more-for somewhat over a
quarter of century. He has bought cigars
everywhere from suffers tent to corner
grocery. He has flung balls at wooden babies
ON county fair grounds and smoked the cigars
given as prizes for knocking the babies down.
He has paid all sorts of prices for cigars, and
frequently tells himself that he knows great
deal about such things. But whenever a caudi-
date comes at him with gift cigar he is per
picked. Now, a certain gentleman who has
just been appointed to office, but who seems to
have had few campaign cigars left over. ten
dered one of them to us Yesterday We knew
the man had been appointed, so we accepted
and touched match to il.
Where did you get this thing?" we asked
over on the avenue, he replied.
We tried to think whether we had ever noticed
"a woo!en-mill or a rope factory or a stocking
knitters place on the avenue.
Did you ever smoke one of these cigars your
selfY' we asked.
oh yes"
And did you ever smoke another?''
Certainly Smoke them right along"
Did you give one to the head of your depart
ment before you were appointed?'
Yes"
e-''' And did he smoke itf''
of course he did.
And yet that mao got his appointment These
are the things that perpleX us.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
Not a Paradise.

There is a widespread impression that
Oklahoma is sort of Garden of Eden. Re-
markable stories have been circulated about
its climate and soil. Its climate has been
described as being very mild and wonder
fully even, aud its soil as being marvel
ously fertile. These stories have caused
the unprecedented rush to the new terri
tory. Those who have lived in Oklahoma
and know all about it declare that the re-
ports about the soil and climate of the
country have very little foundation, and
that the great majority of the thousands
who are expecting to settle there will be
bitterly disappointed.
Lieut. Carson, who has ridden all over
Oklahoma, and knows its winter and sum
mer climate thoroughly, says in a recently
written letter, that a residence in the ter
ritory for twelve months will destroy
many carefully nursed hopes and wipe out
many small fortunes" particularly if in
those months the winter is as cold as is
sometimes experienced there, and the sum-
mer is as dry and hot as it was in
1886. The mercury sometimes gets as low
as l2' below zero, and as high as 100
above. The blizzard is not unknown, and
when it comes it is very disastrous to cat
tie. 1t not unfrequently happens that
about all the streams become dry in summer,
and that the grass is cured before it is half
grown.
Oklahoma is very pretty country to
look at, and it has some good features, but
it is far from being as desirable place for
home seekers as it has been represented
to be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18

Mr.. Flynn, of New York, VINO was mon
toned by the MORNING NEWS the other day
as having received an appointment as past
master at Guthrie, in Oklahoma, is not tn
only fortunate office seeker who will prob
ably make a fortune in that country. A
postmaster for Kingisher, another town
which exists as yet only in fancy, was APP
pointed. Both appointments we're made on
the recommendation of Congressman
Peters, of Kansas. When the first had
been made, it is said that the President
wanted to know If an Oklahoma man
could not be found for the Kingfisher posi-
ton, but Mr.. Peters told him there were
no residents there. except in violation of
the law. Mr.. Clarkson was then author
lied to appoint Mr. Peters man. In ten
days after the place is opened, says Mr..
Peters, "these postoffices will be presiden-
tiaI ones y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
bishop" oberIy as a schemer.
From The Ne,o York Tribune.

From the Ne1 York Tribune
None Of the democratic ''holdovers" can
equal Bishop" Oberly in playing 'possum The
bishop has nice berth as commissioner of
Indian affairs. 1t nets his family about So 900
year, and naturally he wants to keep it, But
the bishop doesn't say 50. He is packing up
his traps to go away, he asserts. There are
half a dozen candidates for his place. and he is
on the frlendlieSt terms possible with them
There is story afioat that day this week
the bishop sent for them in turn, told each can
ddate that he expected to retire the first of
next month. but wanted it kept confidential as
not another soul should know of it. Each can
clever fellow. The result that within
twenty-four hours the President was over
whelmed with papers bearing the Indian
bureau Every would be commissioner was
working quietly under the deuson that he was
the only person who knew of Obery's
supposed plans. But their tracks soon began
to cross. They got into such a fight among
made that the President would postpone the
appointment of en- Indian commissioner in
definitely. The surprised look in Bishop
Oberlys face when he heard this would have
deceived any one but an Ilinoisan who knew
him of old. One of these happened to be
around when the situation was explained.
III wager my prospects of getting an Office
for myself, " he said, that John has been doing
some mighty solid work for himself since he
got those fellows to fighting. Let's find OUT
Sure enough john Oberly had been speaking
for himself Petitions from various philan-
thropc bodies in Philadelphia and MasSachu-
sets asking for Oberly's retention had come in
by the score The friends of the Indian from
one end of the country to the other had dis
was to keep Oberly in office. He is still in
Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
One in a Million.

AS we got down in tho neighborhood of Cape
Hatteras it came on to blow igreat guns, and
the seas were tremendous. The steamer pitched
and tossed and rolled in a way to brighten every
body, and about midafternoon a sleek looking
young man pitched across the cabin to the sofa
on which was sitting ana asked:
DO you think we can pull through"
Its doubtful"
Good chance o., going down, eh'"
BEST in the world "
"Well, have few dollars in counterfeit
money with me-some that was passed on me
and guess I'll throw it overooarl.'
lie pitched across to bis stateroom and prob
ably got rid Of it, In about half an hour he
carnc for me again and asked:
What do you think of it now ?"
"She seems to be laboring heavily, and I'm
expecting to near that she has sprung a'ealx
us that so? have two or three packs of
cards in my valise. That might count against
me in the other world, and guess I'll heave EN-
out"
lie was gone about quarter Of an hour this
time, aud as he staggered up TO the sofa again
the steamer almost stood on end
ITS growing worse, isn't it p he inquired.
Much worse"
And We ought to prepare for death p
II believe have two or three bogus
bonds with me belonging to a friend who some
times works a confidence racket Iguess they'll
have to go, too"
While he was gone shifted my position, and
IL was half an hour before ha found me again
The steamer was rolling and pitching, and he
was very white as ne inquired:
What are the chances nowg"
zone in a million"
did not see him again until we we're nearing
Wilmington. Then | caught him trying to work
the thres-card racket on a Sourh Carolina
planter, and called him aside:
You seem TO have recovered all your lost
cheek, my friend,
II have-yeS
while you thought there was any danger of
our going down, you were very pcnitent."
Just so
II thought you threw overheard everything
belonging 10 your professions"
Not quite. ] was going to, but when you
said We had one chance in a million, took It.
and saved monte, and il you'll let me alone Iii
pull $50 out Of that old cotton seed before we
make the wharf"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-18
The Grumbling Granger.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
The granger can't get out and bear the
weather or bull it, He has got to take it lust
as it comes, and there has never been season
in the world where it came just to suit. If the
market is going down a merchant may 20 in
and help to raise it; if it is going up he can 90
in and jump on it and keep it down But even
when the signal service tells the farmer it is 90
ing to be fine weather. it doesn't do him any
good unless he wants rain, because the weather
takes a perpetual delight in contradicting the
signal service. If no does not want rain, it
does not benefit him to know that it is com
ing tomorrow. He can't stop it. 1 knew an
old Scotchman who resigned his pew in kirk,
and would not acknowledge the minister be-
cause he prayed for four Sundays for fine
weather, and didn't get it. A friend of mine
has just come up from the south. where he has
been for some weeks When he went down first
he met a farmer friend of his.
We'll, how are things lookiug?" he asked.
The countrys going to the devil" said the
granger. Its dryin up an we'll be ruined il
we don't have some rain
When he was coming back during the rainy
spell met the granger.
Wei, how are things now?''
IF the rain don't stop we're going to have
nothing but ruin all over this country"