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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-12
NOVA SCOTIA AS A STATE.

There is more pronounced feeling on
the New England coast for the annexa-
ton of Nova Scotia as state of the
union than there is general feeling in
favor of the annexation of the entire
dominion throughout the country. The
Boston Herald. very conservative, points
out that if Nova Scotia were one of the
states of the union Its acquisition would
be of enormous benefit to the people of
New England. pig iron can be man
ufactured there as cheaply as in any
part of the world, says the Herald, land
If this cheap iron and cheaply mined
and cheaply transported coal could be
carried to the ship building establish
ments on the coast of Maine or to the
wharves of the ports of Massachusetts,
it would give stimulus to productive
industry in these sections such as we
have never before known. The natural
productions of the eastern states are few
in number and insignificant in value.
Ice and granite are about the only pro-
ducts that we do not have to import from
beyond our borders. What we have
here is human energy and indus
try and a fair amount of capital. If
the materials we need can be but cheap
~ obtained, no people in the world can
surpass us in the use we can make Of
them. The possession of Nova Scotia as
an integral part OF the United States
would secure for us commodities which
we stand greatly in need of, and as the
iron manufacturing industry is. COM
pared with all others, the controlling in
dustry, we should then be in position
to develop ourselves in thorough and
homogeneous manner"
In view of the gradual migration not
only Of its people but of its manufactur-
Ing industries as well to the south and
west-its cotton mills to the south and
shoe and wooden mills to the west land
its silk mills if that industry but receives
the encouragement in this state that its
warrants and the interests of
our people demand)-it stands New
in hand 10 look out for new
lines OF industry to employ its people
and capital. Nova Scotia is much
nearer to us than Alaska and would no
doubt prove a more valuable acquisition.
Let the purchase of Nova Scotia follow
closely upon the opening Of Oklahoma.
There is nothing small about the west.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-12

New designs and weaves in Black Goods, Tamise
HOrtense, Wool Henriettas Ama Serge Royals, etc.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-12
"A Towel Sale Never EquaIled. :

We lire Priestlys Goods
Prestlys superb Bak SIX Warp Henrettes None
quality and color
god letters the sevedge don't be deceived
feitS.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-12

To satisfy taste and pocket the community 1t pa
trade the
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-12

You will require new Carpets this spring
HOUSE is prepared to furnish the very latest in
tains and House Furnishing Goods. Velvets,
Tapestry, MOquette. Ingralns, MattfngS. art Squar
NE will Give Yon the very Lowest Prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

DISTRICT BILLS PASSED IN THE HOUSE.
CAPITOL TOPICS.

THE FIRST ELECTORAL MESSENGERS REPORT.
Before the Senate met this morning Z. W.
Pou, jr., messenger of the North Carolina
electors, delivered to President pro TEN. Ingalls,
the vote cast in that state yesterday for Cleve-
land and Thurman. He was the first messenger
to report.
THE PENSION FEE BILL.
Another hearing was had by the Senate COM
mittee on pensions to-day upon the House bill
regulating fees of pension agents recently
passed. In support of the bill Representatives
Dockery (the author). Gallinger. MJrrill Kan },
and Peters spoke, while it was opposed by ex-
Commissioner Dudley. and Messrs. Lemon
OFarrell. and other pension agents. 1t is the
opinion Of some in a position to know that the
bill Will not go through the Senate.
VALUABLE MANUSCRIPTS.
In letter to the Speaker of the House Sec
retary Fairchild transmits an estimate for an
appropriation of $4,000 to provide for the
restoration, mounting and binding of certain
manuscript, letters and papers of Washington,
Hamilton, jefferson. Madison, Monroe and
others. These papers are now in posse ssion
of the State Department and relate to the early
history of the United States.
NOTES.
The petition of twenty-eight citizens of Gen.
terville, Wayne county, Ind, praying for the
passage of the Sunday rest" bill was presented
to the Senate to-day by Mr.. Farwell, and was
referred to the committee on education and
labor.
The conferees on the department of agricul-
ture bill have reached an agreement
A special session of the House committee ON
next to consider the Edmunds' Panama resolu-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
SPOILING FOR A FIGHT.
Bitter Feeling Still Prevails Between
the Factions I'm GRAY County. Kan.


TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. l5.-Brig. Gen. Myers,
who commanded the regiment ordered TO the
scene of the war in Gray county, has arrived
in this city TO report TO the governor Myers
reports a very serious state of affairs and fears
more trouble. He arrived at Cimmarron at 2
O'Clock Sunday morning. The citizens were
greatly relieved upon the arrival of the troops,
as they had been under arms up TO that
time and fearful lest another deadly attack
should be made. Sunday a meeting OF the
citizens was held in public hall and resolu-
tions adopted asking to have the county placed
under martial law. After the adjournment Of
this meeting, which was attended by a great
many people, General Myers proceeded by car
riage TO ingalls,, about miles farther west,
and similar meeting was held there with sim
liar results. Every prominent citizen and, in
TACT, everybody in the county, said Myers was
connected with one faction or the other and
THE MOST BITTER FEELINGS PREVAIL.
He found the town of Ingalls, in arms and
prepared for war, but directed them at once 20
lay aside their weapons He thinks that with
out the presence of the militia the two factions
would have another battle. as there is such in
tense feeling of hatred and revenge. All busi-
ness is suspended in both towns. All trains
passing through are closely watched by armed
men, who fear a surprise, although such q
thing is highly improbable. Ii is learned that
both towns have ordered a large supply OF am
munition. The prisoners captured at Cimar-
but are at present in charge OF sheriff Rev
nolds at Ingalls, and enjoying the freedom of
the city, the sheriff being an Ingalls, partisan.
Ed. Brooks, one of the Ingalls, men. who was
shot through the body, is dying This will in
crease the number of deaths 20 three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
ENGLAND FROWNED ON 1T,
So the international Maritime Confer
ence Has Been Dropped.

The international maritime conference for
which an appropriation was made last session
of Congress. and which was to have taken
place in April, has fallen through The pur-
pose of the conference was to establish an
international code Of signals and rules of the
road" for the high seas. so as to lessen the
danger of collision and to have better under
standing generally as to sea travel. The idea
of such congress had been discussed for some
time before Congress took action in the matter
In the first instance England had begun the
agitation of the question and had talked of
such congress TO meet there, but
PARLIAMENT HAD FAILED TO ACT
upon the suggestion when it was taken up here.
Congress appropriated some $4,000 for the ex-
penses of the congress provided for the ap-
pointment of American representatives and
the issuance of invitations to all the nations of
the world to send representatives TO Washing
ton next spring. The invitations were sent
out, the date of meeting being fixed for April
and nearly all the governments accepted
England, however, wanted to learn something
about the scope and character Of the PROPOSE
tion before agreeing to take part in it, and
ASKED GREAT MANY QUESTIONS
about it which could not be answered to their
satisfaction. England wanted this to be no
nore 'uah preliminary conference, the con-
gress for the final settlement of the question
to be held in England under the auspices of
the British government. The British foreign
Office took the position that, under the circum-
stances, whatever was done ought to be under
their patronage. Consequently they refused to
take part in the meeting. No congress would
avail anything without the consent of Great
Britain, and the matter has had to be dropped
for the time. Letters have been written to the
American ministers in the various foreign
courts withdrawing invitations and postponing
the congress indefinitely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

PROPOSED MILITARY AND NAVAL MUSEUM.
Representative Townshend introduced bill
in the House yesterday appropriating 100000
for the establishment of a national naval and
military museum in Washington 1t provides
that the collections shall consist of complete
set of uniforms used in the volunteer or regu-
lar military marine and naval forces of the
United States since 1776; small arms and equip
ments, tield-guns mortars, artillery equip
ments, machine and revolving guns heavy
ordnance projectiles, models of naval vessels
constructed by the government, armors for
ships Of war, &c.
DISTRICT BILLS PASSED IN THE HOUSE.
The House yesterday passed the bill appro-
priated $4,000 to be expended in keeping the
Potomac river free from ice blockage and open
to navigation. conference was ordered on
the disagreeing vote of the two houses on the
bill to protect girls in the District. and bills
were passed permitting the temporary laying
of railroad tracks for the occasion of the in
auguration and granting a rebate TO the per-
sons who paid special assessment taxes for GER
tain improvements in the District
Mr.. Blount introduced a bill in the House
yesterday providing for the rental of a branch
post-office building for Capitol Hill, the rent
not to exceed $500 per year.
Mr. Tracey IN. " yesterday introduced a
bill in the House providing for the enforce
ment of the eight-hour law on government
premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
WHITE CAPS KEEP THEIR WORD.
A Man Who Neglected His Family
Nearly Hanged at HUNTINGTON Ind

HUNTINGTON, IND, Jan. l5.-White Caps at
Andrews, this county, are making good the
warnings sent to certain parties Of that place.
Sunday night Vim. Dowell, who fails TO provide
for his family, was surprised by twenty masked
men when in a saloon and dragged out the
back way. A rope was thrown over his neck
and he was swung up 10 the nearest telegraph
pole. After hanging a short time he was low
cred, when he managed to slip the moose and
ran yelling with all his remaining strength.
He was recaptured. but citizens. attracted by
his cries. came TO his rescue. and the White
Caps fled without being recognized. Much ex-
citement is created by the affair and those who
have rect iyed the letters are living in state "
dread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Decision Against the Commissioners.

CASE BROUGHT UNDER THE BUILDING REou-
LATIoNs DISMISSED By JUDGE MILLER
This afternoon in the Police Court Mr.. ].
Harrison johnson, Of the firm of johnson
Brothers, coal dealers, was charged by Assist
ant Building Inspector King with violating the
building regulations, it being alleged that he
caused to be erected on 9th street. between L
and NJ streets, q shed without first having OBJ
tanned q permit. Judge Jere Wilson appeared
for the defendant, and Mr.. Padgett repre-
sented the District. On the 31st of October
the Commissioners granted Mr.. johnson per-
NIT to erect q shed on the premises mentioned.
When the work was completed the permit was
revoked or cancelled. The shed erected, how
ever, was larger than that covered by the per-
init. The hearing occupied nearly two hours
After the matter had been fully discussed
Judge Miller remarked that the case should
have been taken to another court; that if the
Commissioners wanted to stop the work for
which they had granted permit they should
have proceeded by injunction or otherwise, as
the criminal courts could not be used for such
purpose. II the shed had not been erected
eight feet longer than the permit called for,
the case would certainly fail From the proof
offered and the dates mentioned the court was
unable to separate the work and the case was
dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
CRUEL IRISH EvICTIONS.
Archbishop Croke Declares they Cry to
Heaven for Vengeance

LONDON, Jan. l5.-Archbishop Croke has do
mated ESQ TO the fund for the relief Of evicted
tenants. In his letter accompanying the dona-
ton the archbishop saws: There is no other
land, savage or civilized, where such scandalous
and unchristianlike scenes could be enacted
without fierce contest and even bloodshed
The sending of crown forces 10 demolish the
dwellings of the poor for the benefit of the
pampered few is a crime that cries 10 heaven
for vengeance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
CAMPAIGNING IN LONDON.
The Great City Excited Over the Com
ing Election of its First Council.

ing Election OF its First Council.
Special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. 15.-London is in the midst of
a general election. Thursday next there will
be polling in ifty-seven out OF ffty-eight
divisions of the metropolis for the first London
county council. Appeals to electors appear on
every boarding and letter-boxes are stuffed full
OF addresses, but comparatively few people ap-
pear to understand what the functions of the
new body will be. Politics do not enter largely
into the question. Lord Roseberry and Sir
John Lubbock, two of the best known candi-
dates. have the support of electors belonging
to both parties. Lady Landhurst. who as one
OF the promoters of the Women's Liberal
League received a letter from Mrs Gladstone
recommending her election. stands professedly
as radical for Bristol, but it is doubtful
whether she would be allowed to sit if elected.
The London council has no voice in vital ques-
tlons, such as water, lighting, and paving,
which remain. as before, in the hands of the
parish vestries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Waiting for f'the Sounder."
THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION OF THE AoUE


- DUCT TUNNEL WORK.
The joint congressional committee on the in
vestigation Of the aqueduct tunnel held meet
ing to-day and heard the testimony of Expert
Sparrow, who is sounding the tunnel and un-
covering the rotten places. The condition Of
affairs in the big brick tube, as shown by Mr.
Sparrow's evidence, astounded the committee.
although all of its members thought they were
prepared for any revelations that could be
made. The committee recalled Contractor
Quackenbush and heard something on his side
of the case.
The committee can do nothing toward COM
piling its report until Mr.. Sparrow completes
his sounding That he cannot do in less
than eight or ten days. The expert engineers
have also to await the ''sounderss' report. It
is, therefore, probable that the committees
conclusions, which are being looked for with
some degree Of popular impatience and
anxiety, will not be made known before Feb
ruary 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

The Government Takes Fresh Means to
Get Desired Information

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. 15.-Mr. Reeves, who was YES
terday committed for contempt of court at
Limerick, is one of the most active newspaper
reporters in Ireland. He represented the Times
until last summer, when he was dismissed for
sending graphic accounts of evictions. At
present he represents the Daily Ne1cs and sew
eral English provincial papers. Irish reporters
have long been dreading being called as wit
nesses. 1t is believed many will be imprisoned
before long, now that the innovation is begun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Trans-Coutinental Train Service.

San Francisco, Jan. l5.-It is semi-officially
stated that the officials Of the Union and South
ern Pacific railroads are endeavoring 70 effect
arrangements with certain lines east Of Council
Bluffs which viii give through train service
between San Francisco and Chicago for the
train known as Golden Gate special" II IL
also stated that the officials hope TO arrange
for the shortening of the time between this
city and New York by over twelve hours on the
present schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

HOSE AND GLOVES Nor REGALIA.-Applica-
ton was recently made to the Treasury depart
ment for the free entry of certain silk hose and
gloves imported for the cathedral of the In
maculate Conception. at Albany n. Y. 1t was
explained that the articles are intended for use
by the bishop on special occasions of divine
worship and, therefore, are exempt from duty
under the provision for 'regalia
specially imported for religious pur-
poses" The department denied the appiica-
ton on the ground that articles of wearing ap-
parel of this character, although worn by
clericals, hardly can be regarded as ''regalia"
within the meaning of the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

held in Dakota in September, 1885. which
had formulated constitution for the
state Of South Dakota. The constitution
had been submitted to the people and ratified
by vote of 25, 900 to 5000. The total vote had
been only 81 900, while at that time there had
been 65, 600 voters in the territory. In view of
the smallness of the vote, he insisted justice TO
the people of Dakota required that a new con-
vention should be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the department of the Interior:
General land ofice-Appointment- J.
McGee, of Michigan, principal examiner of
land claims and contests, $4,000. Resigna-
tions-Russell b. Rice, of Ohio, examiner of
surveys, 50 day; Robert P. Mayield. of In
diana, special agent, 81, 500.
Geological survey Observation-Disclosures r.
Hawkins, of California, assistant geologist,
$1,000.
Pension office-Appointments Mollie
v. Paxton, of West Virginia, copyist, $500; JAS
B. Hayden, of Minnesota, do. Promotion
Mrs. Rosa L. Townshend, of New York, $500 to
$1,000. Resignation-Seamore A. Crandall, of
Minnesota, 81, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
For the Release of Mr.. Harrington.

LONDON, Jan. l5.-A conditional writ Of
habeas corpus has been granted in Dublin for
the release of Mr.. Edward Harrington, who
was sentenced 10 six months imprisonment for
publishing in his paper, the Kerry Sentinel re-
ports concerning meetings Of suppressed
branches of the national league. The writ was
granted on the ground that the certificate Of
publication under the newspaper act was in
formal The case will be argued on Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
BISMARCK IN THE REICHSTAG.
He DenOunces the Course Of the Liberal
Press as Unpatriotic.

BERLIN, Jan. 15.-Prince Bismarck was pres
ent at the meeting Of the reichstag to-day. He
made speech in which he disparaged the re-
ports recently published in the newspapers
Count Herbert Bismarck said the matter was
being arranged between the English and Ger
man governments.
Herr Richter made a speech in which he
criticised the investigations which had been
made by the government with a view to the
suppression of the slave trade in Africa.
Prince Bismarck replied to Herr Richter and
took occasion to denounce the lack Of patriot
ism displayed by the liberal press, which, he
said, was seeking to embarrass the policy Of
the Fatherland for the benefit Of foreigners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
A Defaulting Iowa Railroad.

FoRT DODGE, Iowa. Jan. l5.-The Mason
City and Fort Dodge railroad company has de-
faulted on the interest of its bonds, which are
held by the New England loan and trust COM
pany. The company holds bonds for q, $50 900
secured by mortgages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
THE PARNELL COMMISSION.
Government Organ Protests Against
the "Times'n Dilatory Tactics.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. l5.-Something like a sensa-
tion was created to-day by leader in the chief
government organ dissociating itself from the
Times policy of delay in the Parnell commits
sion proceedings. 1t says: ''The commission
was not designed to prove that agrarian out
RACES occurred, but to connect certain individ-
uals with those outrages. When will this state
of the proceedings be reached?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Death of an Illinois Clergyman.

CHICAGO, Jan. l5.-Rev. George c. Moves
DID, pastor of the First Presbyterian church
of Evanston for more than twenty years past,
died yesterday of pneumonia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Commoner O'Connor Arrested.

DUBLIN. Jan. l5.-Mr. John 0'Connor, MEM
Der of parliament for south npperary, against
whom a warrant was issued for offences under
the crimes act has been arrested at Charleston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

NEARLY BILLION OF REVENUE STAMPs-The
Secretary of the Treasury has received the re-
port of the committee, consisting of Edward
l.. Mills, secretary's office; W. E. Myers, first
controllers Office, and V. N. Stiles, fifth audi
tors, auditors appointed to make an examina-
ton and count of stamps in the vaults of the
internal revenue bureau at the close of business
January 5, 1889. 1t shows that there were on
hand January a. 1885, the time of the last ex-
animation, 77,621.2 stamps and that there
were received from that date to January 5,
1889, 693.8l $50 stamps, making the total to be
accounted for 773, 432, ,s36. During this period,
6oO,3S935l stamps were issued and DESTROYED.
leaving balance of 93,043,4S5 stamps in the
vaults at the date of the present count The
entire transactions of the year were conducted
without an error. force of sixty employees
was required during four days to make the ex-
animation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Senators Bate, Voorhees,, Turpie, Daniel, and
Butler; Representatives Hatch, Romes, Whit
ing (Mich.), Blanchard. Caruth, and Lawler,
with a delegation of marine engineers, and
Hon. Frank Hurd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
Murder and Suicide at Sioux City.

Sioux CITY, Iowa. Jan. 15.-Henry Gillespie,
colored, last evening murdered a white woman
named Nellie White who had at one time been
his mistress, and then cut his own throat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

The President Has APPROVED the act for the
relief and civilization of the Chippewa Indians
in the state of Minnesota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15

PERsoNAL.-John A. Scofield of New York
VIM. NJ. Daily of Detroit, and G. S. Coke of
Pittsburg, are at the Ebbitt.-E. W. Granger,
NJ Rohr and c. H. Hoster of New York. F. L.
Tompkins of Newark, and A. F. Scheu of Buff
falo. are at Willard's.-Col. c. W. Bultz and
Col. p Donan of Dakota, and Stetman Formy
of the coast survey, are at the st. James,
d. Cornell of Buffalo, is at the Arlington.-G
A. Allen and John H. Hyatt of Erie, and H. r.
Hyatt and G. H. Reynold of New York, are at
the Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-15
THE COPYRIGHT BILL.
Why an English Author is Alarmed
About it.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. 15.-An English author raises
a cry of alarm in the Times over the American
copyright bill He thinks the real issue not
whether a few writers will continue to be
robbed of their just dues, but whether London
or New York shall In the future rule the Eng
lish world Of letters