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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
THE CONDEMNED MURDERER.
The President Refuses to Interfere I'm
the Colbert Case.


All the preparations for the execution Of the
murderer Colbert on Friday are complete ex-
eept rigging the rope, which Is a matter Of
only rev minutes. The condemned man
seemed very cheerful this morning. He had a
long interview with his grandmother, in which
ne expressed himself as fully prepared Ito meet
MS saviour" The President to-day positively
refused to interfere in his case, either 10 grant
Communication or respite. The prisoner,
however, had given up all hope OF any inter
PRESIDENTS refusal was received at the Jail
He Is resigned to his fate, and il 10 expected
that ne Will walk to the gallows with q hrm
step.
1SrERcEprSo FOR COLBERT.
At about II 80 o'clock this morning the two
colored ministers, Roberts and Wells, and Mr..
and Mrs. Colbert, (mother and father Of the
condemned mani, were taken into the Presi-
dents room and sat waiting for some time. At
ii :45 their time came, and the President gave
them his attention. Rev. Mr.. Roberts was the
spokesman of the party. He recited the facts
of Nelson Colbert's crime and gave a short his
tory of the case. He then appealed to the
President for mercy for the condemned man,
pleading that he had always borne a good rep
utation and had been a sober, industrious man
previous to the crime. He asked for clemency
appeal, lasting about twenty minutes.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
The President replied, very kindly, but
firmly, that it would be impossible for him to
interfere. He expressed great sorrow for the
grief Of the stricken people, but told them
that he could see no reason why he should
take any further action in the case. He had
examined the papers very carefully, and
weighed every point. but he could find nothing
on which to base pardon or a Communication.
He asked Mr.. Roberts to convey his decision to
Colbert and to prepare his mind for death
The parents took the Presidents announce
ment calmly and showed but little disappoint-
ment. They were prepared for the worst and
came only as last expedient. They withdrew
from the library at noon and went away.
Mr.. Roberts said to the reporter that Colbert
is prepared to die and has selected the hymn
which he wishes to be- sung at the scaffold.
The prisoners brother saw him this morning
and the condemned man gave him some good
advice, telling him to keep out of bad company
and to avoid liquor.
THE PRISONER INFORMED OF HIS FATE.
The Rev. Mr.. Roberts arrived at the Jail at
2:3O o'clock this evening and informed
the prisoner of the visit of his
(Colbefts) father, mother and himself
to the President and the refusal of the Presi-
dent to interfere further. He showed
no disappointment, but seemed to
have expected it to be unavailing,
and expressed himself to his fellow prisoners as
being fully prepared.
large number of applications for passes to
the execution have been received by the war
den, but the number of admissions will be very
limited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
The Duty on Lead Ore from Mexico

The Duty on Lead Ore from Mexico.
A large delegation of miners and shelters
from the west appeared before Secretary
Window and Assistant Secretary Tichenor
to-day for hearing touching q ruling
of the Treasury department. relative to
the importation of lead ore from Mexico. 40.
cording to this ruling lead ore is imported free
of duty precious metal il the silver which
is contained therein exceeds the lead in
value. This ruling they contend is
injurious to the smelling interests of the west
ern territories, and they desne that it be re-
voked and that the ore be classified
by the weight Of the various metals
composing it instead Of by their
value. Representing this view of the
case there were present Senator Wolcott
ex-Gov. Grant and d. Sheedymof, Colorado;
Delegate Carter, ex-Gov. Houser, and Mr.. Car
ter Harrison, Of Montana; Mr.. Van Horn, Of
Utah, and DR.. De Lashmutt, of Portland,
Oregon. In support of the correctness of the
ruling there were present Mr.. Shepard, Of New
York; Col. Oscar Keene, Of New Jersey; A. r.
Meyer, of Kansas City; Mr.. Balbach, of New
Jersey; G. E. Coon, Of New York; J. x. Nc
Cannon, of the District Of Columbia; Gen.
John W. Foster, representing various smelling
and refining companies, and ex-Secretary Nc.
Creary. who represented the Commercial club,
of Kansas City
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BLANCK WAS A BIGAMlST.
And He Committed Murder and Sui
eide to Save Himself from Arrest.

CHICAGO, May ia special from Cincin-
natl says: Morltz J. Blanck, the murderer and
suicide, who was buried yesterday with his
little girl, turns out to have been a bigamist
and professional hbertine. His present wife
claims to have positive information that he
has wife and six children living in the West
Indies, and another wife in London. He
buried young wife under suspicious circum-
was married again in four months to Lilly A.
Taylor Boston widow, from whom he OBJ
tanned fraudulent divorce. The friends of
the latest widow assert that he committed
murder and suicide to save himself from pros
ecution for bigamy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
The Wabash Road Sold.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The Wabash railroad was
sold this morning to James f. Jay and O. d.
Ashley, who represented the majority of the
bond-holders, for SIS, SOC, 900.
According to a decree of the federal court
the Wabash railway, east of the Mississippi
river, was sold by Special Masters Wilson and
Kicks at the ADMINISTERED entrance
to the government building at 10 o'clock this
morning. James F. Joy, representing the pur-
chasing committee of the majority of the bond
holders of the Wabash Western took the prop
erty at S15,550, 900. According to the terms of
the sale, Mr.. JOY made deposit of $500, 600 as
a guarantee of good faith All the prominent
railroad men in the city were present at the
sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Where Women Have the Advantage.

From the New York Herald.
What an art it is to perspire gracefully! How
delicious not to perspire at all! Women under
stand these things SO much better than men.
No change of temperature, however sudden.
finds them unprepared with suitable raiment.
The intense heat Of last week caused 5th
avenue to blossom out like an orchard with
every shade and variety-those cool. trim
calicoes, soft, transparent silks, gay parasols
and pretty fans. while the men, poor devils,
were going about in their last winters suits,
hopping their brows and making grotesque
efforts to look comfortable. Ittakes time, even
if your tailor has confidence in you. to prepare
your manhood for a sudden leap of the mer-
curry. but your wife or sister or sweetheart will
do it in few moments, and come out looking
as sweet and fresh as though her wardrobe were
an ice-box.
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ANOTHER RAILWAY MYSTERY.
A Beautiful Young Woman Found Dying
on the Sidewalk.

RAILWAY, N. j., May l5.-Early this morning
q handsomely-dressed beautiful young woman
was found lying on the sidewalk in front of
Capt. Isaac Bunn's residence in this city,
Breath was Just barely in the woman when
discovered, and few minutes later she died
There was nothing found upon the body that
would lead to its Identification. The authori-
ties believe that another foul crime has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
CORPORAL TannerDenies IT,

In regard to the published statement that
personal correspondence of Gen. Blacks of
political nature was still in the pension office
and would be utilized by Commissioner Tan
ner, the latter said to STAR reporter to-day
thai it was not true. He said that there were
no letters addressed personally to Gen. Black
but that there were a number of official
letters to officials of the pension bureau which
were of political character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
War Declared Upon the .Iute Trust.

BIRMISGHAM, ALA, May 15.--War upon the
jute bagging trust was declared at convention
of farmers from a majority of the southern
states which was held here to-day Hitherto
the farmers alliances of this state and Georgia
have made the fight on their own account, but
as result Cf the expense and the heavy odds
against them the planting interests of all the
southern states have Joined hands to fight the
monopoly. 1t is proposed to build small man.
ufactories for the manufacture of a cheap cot
ton substitute for the jute bagging, and as this
is the first fair and square fight that has been
made against the trust the outcome will be
awaited with general interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
b. q q. Directors Meet.

BALTIMORE May 15.-The monthly meeting
OF the directors of the B. and o. R. R. company
was held here to-day. J. T. Odell was
appointed general manager of the
entire system. and W. W. Peabody
was appointed general superintendent of the
lines west Of the Ohio river, with the same d,i-
ties and powersias he has heretofore exercised
as general manager. He was also appointed
general agent of the B. and Q. at Chicago. The
statement OF the earnings and expenses for last
month show falling off in the earnings Of
S34,4S9 on the lines east of the Ohio river, an
increase OF 1882 on those west thereof,
and net decrease in the earnings
on the entire system for this month of S25.1l7.
For the seven months of the present fiscal year
there is falling off in the neat earnings on the
entire system of 5100.593
The report Of the committee which has
been investigating the affairs of the road for
nearly year past was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Great Damage by Lightning.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, May ia severe
thunder storm passed over here on Monday
night, Frustrating telegraph lines and doing
other damage. At Cottage City, Unions bowl
ing alley, Macey's art store, and the Western
Union telegraph Office. in the Sea View house.
were struck by lightning James Il. Mosher's
residence was struck and badly damaged, the
elecric fluid prosprating Mrs. Mosher. She
will recover. Mrs. Hepsie Smiths residence at
North Tisbury was struck and burned with its
contents. Loss. $1,000. Lightning also dam
aged a dwelling on Tisbury Plains, Cottage
City. The fre-alarm wires were rendered use
less. Several days will elapse before tele-
graphic communication is restored with the
main land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Twenty-Three Rounds Fought.

Buffalo, n. Y, May 15.-The prize fight in
this city last night between Bill WEIGH, of
Buffalo, and Jack Smith, of Toronto, was won
by the former. large delegation from
Rochester and Toronto were present. Twenty
three vicious rounds were fought. when
Welch's right glove bursted. Smith refused
to go on unless a new glove was substituted,
and the referee gave the fight to WEIGH. Smith
weighed in rt 126 and WEIGH at 1873 A large
amount of money changed hands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
A FORMER Newspaper Owner Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-Mr. VIM. ". Har-
ding, for twenty years publisher of the Inquirer.
died at O'Clock this morning. Mr.. Harding
had been in failing health for some months
past. but his condition did not become alarm
ing until within the past four weeks, when he
was taken i'll with pneumonia and the disease
resulted fatally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
A Railroad Election.

PITTsBuRo, Pa, May 15.-At the annual meet
ing of the stock and bond holders of the Pitts
burg, Ft Wayne and Chicago railroad company
held here to-day, Messrs. l.. S. Myers, L. p
Williams and Chas. E. Speer, whose terms as
directors had expired, were reelected. Nearly
three hundred and twenty thousand votes. rep
resenting 931,s70 800 were cast beng the largest
vote ever polled. The report of the board
showed total income for last year of
Ss,s42, lib less cost of operating and maintain
ing, S7,273, 96l. leaving balance of S2,712, 1872
The lessee company paid the Fort Wayne COM
pany rental OF 50, l5S, 90S, leaving deficit to
the operating company of S446,155
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
The Female Walkers, Record.

BALTIMORE, May 15.-The female walking
match at Kernan's Monumental theater is grow
ing very interesting. At 1890 last night KILL
bury passed Tobias amid great excitement 1t
seems to be a close race between these two
pedestrians, though the others are making good
time. At midnight Killbury was ahead of
Tobias 2 miles. Bessie Macbeth had reached
102. The score at noon to-day stands: Bessie
Macbeth, 1872: Laura Jeffries, 70; Bell Killbury
ZAP; Belle Henderson. II; Sue Smith. 90; Mile
Roze, 104; Mile Tobias, 142 and 2 laps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Give the Baby Water.

From the Medical Classics.
1t is mistake to suppose that because milk
is a liquid food it is at the same time drink
which is capable Of satisfying the thirst of in
fants. Although milk appeases hunger. it
makes thirst more intense after It has remained
some time in the stomach and digestion Of it
has begun. II is thirst which causes healthy,
breast-nourished infants to cry for long periods
Of time in many instances. There are many
cases of Indigestion due to weakness or insult
fciency Of the child's gastric Juice, which
would be greatly benefited or even cured If
the child were allowed an occasional drink of
water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
A Big Linseed Oil Mill.

DULUTH, MINI, May 15.-President Willard,
of the bank of commerce, stated last night that
the National Linseed Oil company had ordered
r. d. Hubbard, of Sioux City, to at once pro-
coed with dredging and piling for dock on
9th avenue west, and slip No. 4, on which will
be erected the finest linseed oil mill in the
world, and also a fax seed elevator. The mill
will probably be four stories high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
TelepraDhic Briefs.

This morning the stables of Beerbower &
Co.'S Elizabeth pottery were destroyed by fire.
Four mules valued at $4,000 were burned to
death.
Reports from all parts of Hancock county,
H., show that chinch bugs are annoying farm
ers to considerable extent. In some places it
is believed that the crops will be ruined.
The statement that Sir John Macdonald
would go to England this month is said to be
quite correct. The 23d instant is mentioned as
the day on which he will SAIL
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railway
was held in Chicago to-day 43O 900 shares being
represented. The present board of directors
was unanimously reelected.
A fire this morning in John Bertges chair
factory. 261 to 267 Meserole street, Brooklyn,
caused loss of $4,000 Fully insured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
A Logan Memorial BANQUET.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May 15.--At a meeting
last night of the ''10s," who voted for Gen.
Logan for United States Senator in 1885, it
was decided to hold banquet at Leland hotel
the evening Of May %. Sixteen of the .'1O3'
were present. Cows. Oglesby, Fifer Hamilton;
United States Senators Farwell and Cullom;
Mrs. Logan, John A. Logan, jr., and Major
Tucker and wife have been invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Railroad Officials Held Responsible.

KALAMAZOO, MICH, May 15.-John II. Bush
conductor, and Michael Welihan, engineer
were arraigned yesterday, charged with man
slaughter in causing the death of Sarah H.
Haddock. one of the victims of the recent rail-
road accident here, and held for examination
May 80 in the sum of 1880 each. They fur
nished bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
DIR. CRONIN,s GLOVES.
A Possible Clue to His Mysterious Dis
appearance.

CHICAGO, May ia pair Of mems kid or
dog-skin gloves, almost new, but torn and
stained, were found hidden under some
brush close by the spot where the
mysterious blood-smeared trunk that
was at first connected with the disappearance
of DIR. Cronin, was discovered. They were soak
ing wet, showing that they had been out dur
ing the recent rains. Martin Scanton,
Mrs. Conkling and one or two others. upon
being shown the gloves without any explana-
ton, expressed the belief that they belonged
to DR. Croniu
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Shot Himself in q Hotel.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-About IL o'clock last
night a man who arrived at the Lafayette
hotel ON Sunday evening and registered as A.
Anderson, New York, shot and killed himself
in that hotel. He was fashionably dressed
man of about sixty years of age, six feet high,
with sandy hair and mustache. The night
Waterman said that the man had been drinking
since he arrived at the hotel, and seemed to
have plenty of money.
The man is said to be Gen. Adna Anderson,
and it is said he came here from the Everett
house. New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Gov. BulIxley,s Nominations.

HARTFORD. Conn.,, May 15--Gov. Buckley to-
day sent to the senate the nominations of Judge
Chas. B. Andrews to be chief justice of the SUI
preme court, Judge David Torrance, of this
city, Of the superior court, to be associate JUS
tce OF the supreme court, and renomtnated
supreme court. The nominations we1e re-
fsrre to the Judiciary committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Shipwrecked Seamen Brought Home

BosToN, Mass, May 15.-The steamer Corwin
which arrived here last night from Gibraltar
brought Mate Julian Bacon, Steward John
Spicer and three colored seamen of
the schooner Mary E. Bacon, before re-
ported abandoned in sinking condition March
Is while on a voyage from Wilmington, n. c.,
for Baltimore with cargo of lumber. On the
10th all hands were picked up by the Italian
bark Antonio N. and landed at Gibraltar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Distinguished Passengers for Europe.

NEW YORK. May 15.-The new Inman steamer
City of Paris sailed this afternoon. Among
the passengers were Robert T. Lincoln,
the new United States minister to the court
of st. James, and his family; Andrew
Carnegie and family; Mrs. Frank Leslie, Gen.
Butterfield and wife; Gen. Lloyd Bryce, lieu
tenant-Commander Emory and family; Henry
C. Jarrett, the theatrical manager. Right Rev.
Joseph Murray, bishop of Maitland, Australia;
Hon; G: NJ. Pullman and Arson Phelps Stokes.
On the White Star steamer Britannia were C. G..
Psotta, the single-scull champion of the United
States, who is to compete in the Henley regatta,
and Col. John Hay
George W. Vanderbilt was passenger on
the steamer Aller, for Bremen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Senator Hale's Friends Not Alarmed.

PORTLAND, Me-. May 15.-Inquiry at the Office
OF Clarence Hale, Senator Hales brother, shows
that nothing more is known about the accident
to the Senator in California than was reported
last night. 1t is thought by his friends that the
accident was not anything serious, otherwise
private information would have been received.
NO ONE SERIOUSLY HURT.
WORCESTER, MASS, May 15.--Col. lockwood
Hoar, son of Senator Hoar. has received dis
patch, dated Niles, Cal, from his father, which
says that no one was seriously hurt in the acct
dent
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Sent to Baltimore for Trial.

William Queenan, colored, brother Of Ed
ward Queenan, who was hanged here several
years ago for the Hirth murder, was arrested
to-day by Detective Carter He had in his
possession some jewelry which was stolen from
the house of Mrs. Brewer, on Washington
street, Baltimore. He claims that he purchased
the jewelry from negro named BUNNY Jo."
He sold the jewelry to q Baltimore jeweler. He
was taken to Baltimore this afternoon by De-
tectiye Sauet
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TR,vr1rSe Goops A 7 Borrow y R1crs

GRAIN LEATHER CLUB sATcHELs
sii9ss 30 rs II = aisa5 30 a "a in,
2dS sor Pa 22S x 40 9x So S2rcr
200 2,a5 $50 80 400 4;35 As.
Grain Leather English Club stitched. steel frame.
500 $50 coo o 80 700.
GenGine Alligator sstche!s leaihsT-iIed
Genuine Alligator English Club stitched. steel frame
80 S.25 300 9.15 1850.
Grain Leather Gladstone Bags.
IA, aitS5 400 40 SIS SO SO IN
Gram Leather. covered frame, full leAtherhned Bags
sI75 $50 0Z5 100 7.75 $50
Other trades and kinds prices guaranteed the low
trunks, make. guaranteed better in quail
fty and price than elsewhere. Trunks and Bags
PAIRED Al low prices Call and be convinced.
JAMES S. TOPHAM,
.,,rer 1o31 Pennsylynnia ayenue N -
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A Secret Copper Conference,

NEW YORK, May ia secret conference
OF the representatives of ten large Ameri-
can copper mines is being held at the
Hotel Brunswick to-day. One of the del
egates answered the call of reporter at noon
with the statement that no action would be
taAen to-day in regard to the proposition from
European copper stockholders, but that some
decision might be reached tomorrow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Lord Lonsdale in New York.

New YORK, May 15.-Lord Lonsdale, the
Arctic explorer, arrived in this city from Mon
treal this morning and rejoined his wife, who
had been waiting for him here some time. He
will sail in few days for England on the
steamer Celtic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15

THE OKLAHOMA REpoRT.-The Attorney-Gen-
eraI saw the President at about half-past q He
said. on coming out, that no action had yet been
taken upon Marshal Jones report, printed
in yesterdays STAR. 1t is understood how
ever, that Jones' explanation is far from being
satisfactory and that his dismissal is soon to be
ordered.
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VIII be Inv

VIII be Investigated by the Grand Jury.
Mr.. Darlington appeared in-the Police Court
this afternoon and waived an examination in
the case Of Edward e. Holland, the young Bal
timorean charged with false pretenoes, and the
case viii be investigated By ths grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
The Dressed Beef Bill Defeated.

ALBANY. N. Y, May l5.-The assembly to-day
by vote of 80 to % defeated the so-called
dressed beef bill
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Montana VIII Be Democratic.

MrNSEAPoLIs MINI, May 15.-The Journals
Helena, Mont, special says the constitutional
convention will be democratic by about
majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15

THE CIVIL SERVICE CoMMIssIoN.-The civi
service commission under its new organizations
has gone quietly at work. Each day the COM
mission holds a session at which all the
papers accumulated are read and discussed,
and then distributed among the three members
for report, or to carry out the action of the
board. Mr.. Roosevelt to-day went with the
party invited to visit Gen. Agnus at his country
place, near Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15

RECENT RoBBERIEs.-The following robberies
have been reported: BY E. G. Wheeler that his
stable was entered Sunday night and robbed of
some harness; by Miss Maggie Mccarthy,
No. zoos l street, the larceny Of black lace
shawl; by Mrs. Marshall, stolen from her house
q scarf pin and some toilet articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15

PAINTING THE LETTER BoxEs.-Postmaster
Ross is taking part in the improvement of the
city by having all the letter boxes newly
painted with brilliant coat of red. Upon each
lamp-post having letter box attached. will
be suspended in the next day or two highly
ornamental placard appealing to the public to
look out for paint q"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-15
Brooklyn Jockey Club Races.

GRAvEsEND, L. l., May l5.-This was the
opening day of the spring season at the Brook
lyn Jockey club.
The track was fast,
First race, purse for all ages, fve-eighths Of
mile. Britannia won, with King Crab Sec
ond, and Reveller third. Time, 1:O5X.