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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
Secretary Proctor's Desk on Fire

A fire was started in some mysterious way
last night on the large handsome mahogany
desk which stands in the center Of the Office Of
the Secretary Of War, and burned large hole
through the top before it was discovered
and extinguished by the Waterman on
duty at the time. Several official papers were
destroyed. They were not Of special value aud
can be replaced. Secretary Proctor cannot
understand how the fire originated, as he does
not smoke and keeps no matches about his
desk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Dec. 1.-THE &C.
counts Of Robert Johnston, the trusted clerk
in the general Office OF the Grand Rapids and
Indiana road, now in Canada, are IS zoo short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
The Death Record,

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today deaths were reported to the health
Office as follows: White-Archibald Hopkins,
jr., years; Abner p. Coder, 40 years; Locus
WEIGH, 81 years; Allen w. Fitzgerald, q years;
Lorenzo d. Harmon, rs years; Mary Jordan,
SO years; Margaret E. Herrity, years; Harriet
Simonds, 81 years; Elizabeth Ulrich, Is years;
Robert G. Talent. 10 years; Brayten 7. Boswell,
n years. Colored-Rose Davidge. 50 years;
Mary A. Greenleaf, years; Georgianna Minor,
50 years; Margaret 8. Roberts, Is years; George
johnson, 81 years; Louisa Greenleaf, 6 years:
Charles Mackall, 81 years; Morris Snowden. ID
years; Frederick Spencer, year; Jerry A. o.
Sprigg. months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
Sudden Death Of a Girl From WASH
fngtOn.

FRzpERIcK, Nd, Dec. 17.-Last night a
young woman came in on the Washington
train and registered at the City hotel as Miss
Lizzie King, Rochester, NY. This morning
abe was found dead in her room, having died,
it 10 supposed, from apoplexy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
1t IL Really Lord customs Trial.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE trial Of the libel suit
u the Earl Of Euston against Editor Parke Of
he NORTH London Press has been set down for
Thursday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
Oil Rurns

VALPARAISO, IND, Dec. 1.-THE Standard
Oil companys warehouse burned last night.
Loss heavy, but insured
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vania railroad struck Q wagon In which four
men we're seated at grade crossing in Tacony,
suburb Of Philadelphia, Saturday night
Three men were instantly killed The driver
was fatally injured
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Express Omce Rohba.,-


SAY ANGELO, TEX, Dec. l7.-Five men sand
gagged the express agent at Brentwood yes
erday morning and got of with 1000.
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BOARDING.

OUS Front Boom on second Floor; home CON
fvrss and Arssotnss board 81 modsrats rut1. div
1VANTKD-A INV oENTLENkl DozKDEKs Al
cscsssi: o. PEI vssk. inclaAng Ars ssd iisSa diSs
DoARDiNG-ll20 orH 81. N.W.-NicKIY FUR-
ID nishsd kooma with q; conventsDoos; hoGs con-
NOR RENT-Tfn NEwPORT, 1901 MAsSACHU
setss ava. 90 n,er u l4th st. location. rooms end
EoBINsoN. IRON Newport III aii-lns
TUE wEBsTER 6l3 18TH 81, NV, TAM
y tsnta. 81 and o. 50 per esy vish boasd pa vi
Axfnston snd poants q intsrsst. no nssoss eelk2a
THE ALPINE 81 AND 3le 81 ST NV LARo8
u wen-furnishsd Rooms Nrst-clsss Bad ;reesQ1p
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Misappropriation I'm Utah.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Dec. l7.-City Marshal
solomon, County Recorder Cannon, selectmen
Weller, Brig and Hampton. all Mormon officials
we're arrested here yesterday afternoon. There
are SIX indictments against solomon, charging
misappropriation Of public funds. and one in
dietmsnt against each Of the others, charging
them with conspiracy. They were released on
furnishing bonds to secure their appearances In
The district court Saturday.
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Cation OIL Mill Rurped-

LULrSa, TEX, Dec. 17.-Fire Sunday night
destroyed the cotton oil mill and adjoining
property. Loss $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17
Church Burned.

HAMILTON, OyT., Dec. 1.-THE Roman
Catholic church at Freelton was destroyed by
fire today. The loss is Ss,OOO insurance,
LOO.
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Collision at Sea.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 1.-THE schooner
Cornelius Hargraves, Baltimore to Ports
mouth, NH. with coal, was in collision near
Cape Henry with a capsized vessel yesterday.
The Hargraves had bad leak stove in her fore
boat. She put into Norfolk and is discharging
her cargo today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-17

During binding snow storm in New Jersey
Saturday freisht train on the Susquehanna
was plunged through the open bridge draw st
Little Ferry and three men were drowned
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WANTED--HELP

WANTED-0NE WITH SOME EXPERIENCE IN
ssSfsSi:: :iS:s:S
Ms:.s!:i:A!. s sS.A zS, g Sss s. 8: tsR
WANTEl.;A CLEAN AND. SOBER WHITE Oh
y y. coiored Man 70 do General House Work q 1890
w Aundre.s. House Msids, waitress, P.rior Maids,
SeH DC SIS ~ g:
w Der Maids, Nurses and Laundrsssss IN city or
coofi sXME A. cocSbs ss
WANlEEDI.A WILLIE AND CoL0hEp Boy 70
WANTED-AssIsTANT ENGINEER OR FIRST
W class Fireman at the shoreham- Apply At ONCE.
WANTED-Tw0 BASQUE HANDS, ONE SKIRT
81 .sd Ezs sRfS sA Apply Sx
WANTED.A SETTLED WHITE WOMAN 10
nights @ @ reaa,red Apply %p':
WANTED-woRKINa PEOPLE. CAN SECURE
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WANTEp-A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC sPoTTER
WANTED SOLICITOR FOR
asntiss; liberal isaassments. Address TODAY kD-
WANTED-Two GOOD CANvAssERs, EITHER
or Gn Mar NEW
s p required OH. Apply Room H. central sIldns
w White and Coiored MATTERS for Hotels Restau,
rants Boarding Houses and Private Fsmilies sl4 to
forters for Hotels and Stores, 81 to sic per wsef
MS;e G0Sss and sas to s+ per
per mouth bremen. SO to sl4 per week Book Keep
s per
S22 per week employers supplied free Of charge With
INV ~ GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT CO..
d6-9t' s12 st. NV.
lsp SHsR qSsss zee We'll HsGSs
WANTED : TWENTY-FIVE ExPER1ENCED
House A Furnshins.' Toys or Fancy Goods business
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TIT
WANTED-TwO CHRISTIAN LADIES OR GEN
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WANTED-YoUNG MAN WHO Is EXPERIENCED
glloymsnt to right person. Address LoCkSMITIH.
NTE1 Co1 01E0 NOV, ~ 7,;II, CITI
good cOof Call Il fSS4 Le T. ave. S%
WANSTEEdD,.:wH1I,TrE AND .,I ooLoRED oS S.S
new 6fffcE S5 izsh
WANTED -DUNDORE's EMPLOYMENT BU-
rea1 conducted ~ iadies Men and Women
'e ai s.sss' with references removed TO 'o'
WANTED-ANY GENTLEMAN OR LADY HAVING
Government Departments can make several dollars
dulles ppy n xsa
MARLBOROUGH LADY CANVASsERS FOR
ssss lnssallmen' House Address M.HB' Star m Of
WANTED : STUDENTS IN BOOKKEEPING,
w Arithmetic. Short Hand and Writing Civil Ser
is s..sps H n %
NV w. p'N'' - '''''''' ~ ~ ''AA''' i' aim: ::
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WANTED-ROOMS.


WANTED-A QUIET COUPLE IN NORTHWEST
w would Join Another in Renting Small House or
would lent Two Rooms, furnished unfurnis hed or
Take Few Bosrdsrs. Address ECONOMY, Star Office.
dI7.3r
WANTED-TwO, THREE OR FOUR ROOMS ron
" Light Housekeeping, for gentleman, wife, two
6ce. lts
WANrED-BY A FAMILY OF THREE ADULTS
w Parior and two Bed rooms, with Bath Rooms.
Prefer parlor rst noor and with open crate, wish
private table privilege Of References ex.
changed Answer, stating exact terms, Look Box 3.
City Post Office. dl7.2ts
WANTED-FrRNIsHED ROOM FOR GENTLE
w man In respectable family, with or Without
Board: state terms which must b. reasonable north
west, near Treasury. Address Box 16A Star ofRce.
WANTED by FEBRUARY ], IN OR NEAR
w GeorRetown, -Four or Five Furnished Rooma with
heat and tor housekeeping; hrst door preferred
rent must be reasonable. AMC, Star ONCE. al 4-3t'
WANTED-BY AN ACCoNPLIsHED FRENCH
w Teacher. Room and Board in private fnmily
References: Col ksbt InEersoll Mr. y. 9. Coz. q
Others. Address Nile. v. PRUDHoAMk 81 .Klis-
beth. DC. d14r3V
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WANTED-LOTS.

VVANrED LOTS HAVE sRvRRAL CASH
w customers for Desirable Lots a the norths1t
ssction: WIN. l. FINLEY. 1905 Pa ave-. vi,6 y:y
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Lr ODER Tskgrapaie Gers See Pages and s.
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d4-I2t' s @. HILL corner sth md st.
IyOk sALE-JOTs IN NEw ADDITION TO BROOK
IL land on easy terms These Lots adjacent %
most elevated and improved part Of Brooklsnd
manding fine view. Al kinds of fruit growing the
place Streets 30 feet wide IN conformity with city
streets To parties who will build at early date
special terms Will be given. Call 1T once and mako
your choice. For full particulars and plsts Sc Mo-
iACHLEN & BATCHElDER, l2l5 ST. n w. nj Sim
IvOR SALE = BARGAINs-C CHOICE LOTS AT
Il Forest Glen. Mo. small payment down, balance
monthly. }. h HkhIfORD.
ocl0-3m lSls " st.
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WANTED-HOUSES.

INANTEp-Two eM.LL HOUSES ON FRONT
w street for abOut o3,6O0 cash for both must Be
brsain. Also, one House for about e3,5o0; front
room snd location suitable for . small store.
dl7-3ts A 9. CAYwOoD, s33 Oh -
NANTKD-FOR CLIENT; GOOD PIECI OF
w Business Property: win pay all cash for snythinG
under 10000. DAkID d. stone,
dist S06 St nv.
WANTFD-TQR IMMEDIATE PURCHASER A
w Tor o-room Brick House, located In nv. or ne.
section; suitable for business.
PLANT TURPIN,
Safe Deposit Building,
d17-1w 18th ct. and New York ava
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A Philadelphia dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun gives what seems to be a reasonable
explanation Of the suicide Of Franklin B.
Gowen made by some Of his friends, who say
that within month he had shown symptoms
that made him fear paress. He was as keen
and bright as ever, they say, but in CONVERSE
ton would occasionally 60 "wool-gathering,"
seeming to lose himself in thought, and re-
turning to the subject Of conversation with an
effort He also developed O habit of talking to
himself. While it could hardly be said that
his mind was affected, his friends think that
he dreaded an approach ofinsanity, aud rather
than suffer loss Of powers committed suicide.
This explanation is entirely consistent with the
theory Of temporary fit Of insanity, for such
fits commonly herald loss OF reason. The
superstition is that he brooded over the
approach Of the disease, and when he felt his
mind giving way sought relief in death
NQUIRINa ABOUT HIS LIFE INSURANCE..
Early this month Mr.. Gowen forwarded .
letter to the agent Of the Equitable Life In
surance company in Philadelphia as follows:
''Will you please inform me what amount Of
paid-up policies In your company would be
entitled to receive in exchange for the S90.000
policies now hold, in case should prefer to
make the exchange d:continue the payment
OF future annual premiums"
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED by A STEADY WHITE MAN.
w situation In Retail Grocery. four years expert
ence, will Drive Light Delivery Wagon for Some
Good Business House. Address M.A.A., Star ONCE.
dist
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LOST AND FOUND.

80 4 tS1fI issS q s8 I l. es'ss sssa 4
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
WITNESS PlGOTT.

The London Times Witness Places That
Paper and the English Tories in an I'm
favorable Position.
LONDON, Feb. "a The effe ct of the ev-
idence & ven by Pigott before the Parnell
Commission has had n startling effect
upon public opinion, and the matter is al
most the sole topic of conversation in all
circles in and out of the Hobbies of the
House of Commons. The conviction is rap
IDLY becoming general that Pigott HIM
self is the forger of the so-called Parnell
letters, and Tories vie with Parnellites in
the depth of their con demnation of the
wretch who is convicted out of his own
mouth of acts scarcely less heinous than
those of Judas Iscariot. The Pail Mall
Gazette publishes a leader, triumph ant in
tone, in which it declares that
the collapse of the Times case, brought
about by the testimony of Melon
aid, Houston and Pigott, has made
home rule for Ireland foregone con-
cluson. 1t is asserted that Mr.. Walter,
who was mainly responsible for the
Times crusade against Mr.. Parnell, will
personally bear all the expenses and costs
incurred by the paper in conducting the
case before the commission, even if he has
20 sell his estates to raise the money. This
resolution is believed to be the result OF
stormy interview between Mr.. Waiter and
his co-partners in the proprietorship of
the Times, in which the matter of the
papers inability TO pay its usual dividend
was the foremost topic of discussion and
Mr.. Walters sudden announcement of his
intention to go to Nice to recuperate. is
undoubtedly another result of that heated
maelino
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
LeAveNwoRIh FLAMES.
rhe Flour Mill Of Kelley . Lyle Destroys
kerosene Fatality--Eeo.

rhe Flour Mill Of Kelley Lyle Destrsyo1
kerosene Fatality-Etc.
| LEAvKNwoRrH. Kan, Feb 2A-rhis
morning at one O'Clock Are was discovered
/ in the large -four mill owned In this city
by Kelley & Lyle. 1t burned furiously
and soon the whole great structure va
completely destroyed. Over 1000 barrels
Of -four were also consumed and the loss
is estimated at $500, 900. Il was impossible
to get the n; mes Of insurance companies
interested, but it is known that there was
as much as So, 200 insurance. The firm
was engaged on a large Government con-
tract at the time and It is not known how
much of it had up to the present been
filed.
The fire department was promptly at
the scene of the conflagration and the
men worked like beavers to subdue the
flames. but to no purpose SO far rs the
| mill and its contents were concerned.
They succeeded, however, in saving the
elevator.
The cause of the fire IL not known, bat
some declare that it is the work OF incen-
| diaries, but it is impossible to get facts
concerning this rumor. The watchman
claims that he had seen several suspicious
characters around the mill at late and un.
reasonable hours during the night
The mill was one OF the largest in the
State Of Kansas. aud has always done a
fourishing and very lucrative business.
The scene around and in the immediate
vicinity was one long to be remembered
for its picturesqueness. The flames leaped
upward and lighted the heavens for miles
around. A great crowd congregated in
the vicinity of the mills, but the police
kept them at a safe distance. aud a. re-
suit no injury was sustained by any of
the spectators
VICTIMS OF KEROSENE.
SUMMIT, Pa, Feb. 25.-Mrs. James
Wescott, the young wife of a prominent
citizen and lumber merchant at Hazards,
and servant, Jennie Walters, were
fatally burned yesterday morning. The
servant tried to light fire in tho kitchen
stove, but the wood was damp, and in
order to facilitate matters she poured coal
oil on freely. When she lighted the wood
she still held the can in her hand. The
flames shot up. lgnited the oil and caused
an explosion. fttI
Mr.. Wescott, who was still in bed, rushed
down in her night clothes and wrapped
some old garments around the girl. Mrs.
Wescott's dress took fire also and she was
terribly turned. Mrs. Wescott died soon
after physician had been summoned.
CRUSHED BY THE CARS.
HIAwATHA, Kan, Feb. 25.-Wiliam Lee
kins, Missouri Pacific brakeman, fell
from moving train at Auburn. His leg
only was broken. although he fell beneath
the cars. At Robinson John Hoglan fell
between two freight cars and his right leg
was crushed. He died while the member
was being amputated
AN HEROIC ENGINEER KILLED.
BIRMINGHAM Ala, Feb 25.- Peter ].
Jacobs, an engineer on the dun my line i'll
this city, was killed bv collision with a
freight train on an intersecting road. He
could have saved his own life by sacrifice
ing one of the passengerc ches, but he
acted heroicly. He was a married man
and leaves a wife and five small children.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
"cATTle kAre."

An intrepid Womaa Ranchsr Who sue-
coosfally Rounded Up . Brace Faro
Game That Was Flseeing Her Cowboys
Frontier Justice Tempered with Mercy.
CHHYKNNx, Wyo., Feb. IA sensa-
tional story comes from Carbon County,
which brings Mrs. Kate Maxwell, the
owner Of cattle ranch, ino prominence
as q daring and desperate woman, whose
career may rival that Of the notorious
Belle Starr. Mrs. Maxwell is known
among ranchers as ''Cattle Kate, "and has
in her employ about twenty cowboys.
The cowboys have been losing very heav.
lily lately at q faro game in Bessemer, run
by Farley & Goodwin. Kate became con-
WINGED that they were being robbed, and,
accompanied by herforeman, both armed
to the teeth, visited the place Monday
night.
With six-shooter in each hand Kate
ordered the faro.dealer to "get out" He
"got," and while she kept the gamblers
covered the foreman examined the cards
and box and found the game was "brace
game" When this was explained to the
big crowd that was present, there was q
wild rush made for Farley and Goodwin,
and they were dragged outside and badly
beaten. Some of the crowd went for
ropes and the two gamblers were
given ten minutes in which to
say their prayers. While this was
going on Kate and her foreman Sc
cured all the money about the place
several thousand dollars. Then Kate
was disposed to be merciful, and finally
the two gamblers were put on ponies and
started of for Utah. t'Fg. ga
The saloon, after being systematically
pillaged, was burned, and the crowd led
by Cattle Kate" started for her ranch,
where the money was divided and free
whisky end dancing ended the night.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
GUILT AND SHAME.

Two Homes Broken Up BY an Elope-
ment.
CLEVELAND, O., Feb. IA guilty hus-
band and faithless wife. both well
known and until now highly thought of in
this city, are fugitives somewhere in the
West trying to outrun their consciences
and stifle all thought of the two blasted
homes they have left behind them. Satur-
day night Rollin e. Cary, the advertising
agent Of the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern in this city, and the wife of T. J.
Meals, the ASST slant State statistician and
manager of the Industrial News, left
Cleveland together and they have not
been seen or heard Of since, though it is
supposed their route lay westward. Cary lie
the son Of General Passenger Agent Cary,
of the Lake Shore Railroad, who died some
time ago. Last Saturday he sent his resig-
nation to the general passenger agent of
the railroad, Mr.. A. j. Smith, and drew
about Il. 100 from his personal deposits in
Cleveland banks. Early in the evening he
was joined by Mrs. Meals and together
they fed from the city. Cary's wife is the
daughter Of President J. W. Hulburt, of
the National Bank of Elyria.O.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
A TOPEKA FIRE.

The Large Printing and Publishing House
of George w. Crane . Co., Totally De-
stroyed. IS Ht$
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb 2S.-The George W.
Crane printing stablishment, the largest
publishing house in the State, was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning at six
O'Clock, being the most destructive fire
which has ever visited Topeka.
The fire was discovered by the engineer.
By the time the fire department arrived
the central portion of the building was on
fire from the basement to the third floor,
the elevator shaft having afforded a fue
for the flames. 1t was several degrees be-
low zero at the time and bitter gale was
blowing and although the entire fire de-
partment Of the city was out they could
do nothing to check the flames. In less
than an hour the establishment was burned
to the ground. but by effective work of
the fire department the adjoining build
ings were saved.
The building, owned by Owen Keith,
was erected about year ago and was the
finest block in the city. The loss is $40,-
600, with $4,000 insurance.
The Crane Company's loss in stock, ma
terial, law books, presses, type. etc, is
about So, 0o0, with an Insurance of $780,
900.
In the vault on the first floor are bed
the electro plates of the Kansas Supreme
Court report and other legal publications,
which are valued at 5000. The vault can
not be reached aud it is impossible to teI,n
what the injury is to these plates, but -
they have not been melted by the intense
heat the company's loss will not be so
heavy. it5
1t is claimed there was not a spark of
fire in the building, and the old theory Of
spontaneous combustion is the only ex-
PLANTATION that can be given.
The total insurance was 81, 000 which
is held by the Westminster, of New Hamp-
shire; Fireman's, Of Dayton; Northwest
ern National, of Milwaukee,; Germania, of
New York; Anglo-Nevada, of California;
of Wisconsin, and Fire Assoc
citation, of Philadelphia One hundred
and seventy-five persons are thrown ouA
of emDlOy mant
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-01
HAYTIEN NEWS.
Reported Reverse to Hippolyte's Army
Near st. Marc-The Northern Chieftain
Said to Have Been Killed.

Reported Reverse to HippOlyte's Army
Near st. Marc-The Northern Chieftain
Said to Have Been Killed.
BOSroN, Feb. N.-The latest news from
Hayti is furnished by the second officer
of the steamship Delta, at this port from
Port de Paix. The officer states that
there is no communication between the
coastwise towns, but information was re-
ceived February II, from a native mail
csrrier who had just arrived from st.
Marc, Of a serious conflict between the
Northern and Southern armies, that
occurred three days before, one mile
below st. Marc, in which the army
under HippOlyte had been completely
routed and 200 or 800 killed. The mail
carrier said that the Northerners had first
blockaded the port of St.Marc, after which
Legitime's army moved toward the inte-
rior, and on the second days march en-.
countered a detachment of Hippolyte's
army with the above result. The success
of the Legitime soldiers was due to the
superiority of their arms. The second Of
ficer also states that rumor had gained
considerable currency at Port de Paix
that Hippolyte had been killed by a
Northern soldier who, it was claimed, re-
ceived g, 900 for the work.