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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

The Washington Optical Company and
manufacturer of eye glasses and spec
tacles are here to stay, and all persons
defective in sight had better go see them
at once. Each glass is warranted TO ft
each individual, il not, money will be
refunded. No mean business. Profess.
scr We'll, Of thirty years experience, will
select the glasses for you. Call at No 3O5
Market street before going elsewhere and
bring your children If they have defec.
tive ewes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

Coroner Gamble and Deputy Coroner
William H. Lee went to Clayton, Kent
county, this morning, in response to a
telegram received last evening, to hold
an inquest on the body of
woman who had hanged herself.
The only particulars that could be OBJ
tanned this morning we're that the hang
ing was done near Blackbird Forest, six
miles froR Clayton. Deputy Coroner
Lee will hold the inquest, as Coroner
Gamble has returned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30
News Of the ora,rs.

Deputy Grand Moster G. G. Nallor and
the grand officers Of the |. O. o. f. will
begin the installations Of officers to-
morrow night.
The funeral Of William Yates took
place from his late residence at Du Pont' 3
Banks yesterday afternoon DUPONT
Post, G. A. R., Crusaders Castle, X. g.
E., Sons of st. George and members Of
the |. o. r. M attended the funeral. In
torment was made in Mt. Salem Gene
terry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30
Foot BAH Meeting.

There will be a meeting of all those
who are interested in foot at the Office Of
William s. Hilles, Esq, No 1886 Market
street this evening. There is some good
material for an eleven in this city and
the organization Of a team will be dis
discussed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

Rachel Smith colored. brought suit
against Laura Booth eolored. on Satur.
gay night before Justice Smith for using
proiane and abusive language to her.
AFTER nearing the testimony the Justice
concluded that Rachel was in the wrong
and placed her under 800 peace bond.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30
arace SUNDAY sohnnI Renninn.

Grace M, f.. Sunday school held its
Autumnal reunion yesterday afternoon,
IN the Sunday school room of the church.
The room was handsomely decorated
with plants and ferns and the Grace
orchestra, under the leadership Of DR..
John M Curtis, accompanied the sing
ing Of the school, which Hilton Sweeney
led. Or. Todd's address was IN his hap
piest vein and was we'll pointed. The
order of exercises was as follows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

The firm Of Walker & Linton. painters,
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr.. Linton will continue the business in
~ its branches. Mr. Walker will leave
shortly fos Seattle, w. T.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30
nenth 81. N. TnrIor.

Isaac NJ. Taylor aged 20 years, bro.
Their of Joseph G. and Maris Taylor of
this city, died at his home in Kensington,
Pa, on September 26 The funeral will
take place tomorrow at Media.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30
Woather.
PERSONAL PARAeRApAs.

Baynard's thermometer, a. M, 6S
a. M. 20; II a. m. Ill p m. "a.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

Ell R. Sharp Of seaford is in the city
to-day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

Desirable in spring, summer, autumn an
winter. Convenient FOR rapid heating in sIEE
ING. sEwIHG, LODGING and BATHROOMS AM
for COOKING.
Put in AT small expense without cuttllg
walls, hnOrF or ceilings.
Gtovts furnished at about coet.
Prigsof gas only Sl.@i ger thousand feet net
Appiv ct gaa oftice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-09-30

Full Line Of Gmps Cords, Tas, Walnut, Cherry ASH
Brass and Antique Oak Poes all Sizes Table Covers Chenille Tapes
try Plush Felt in 40 ga Ga and a. Lambrequins Pat
terms and by the yard in Plush, Felt and Tapestry.
We hope to show this line Of Goods every Intending wa
feel it will be Of benefit to them Special Prices the Trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
A TIDAL FLOOD.
Great Loss Of Life and Property In China
by a Typhoon.

San Francisco, Oct l9.-The steamer City a
Peking arrived last night from China and
Japan. She brings an account Of a tidal wave
in which nearly eight hundred persons lost
their lives and about two thousand houses we're
washed away. On September IL, the same day
lokohoma was 80 severely damaged by Q
typhoon, a violent wind and rain storm set in
at Hazugun and Aichiken. By o'clock the
sea had risen several feet above ordinary high
tide, aud just after nightfall the waves mounted
10 great height, washing away the embsnk-
ments and leveling the buildings near the
shore. shortly afterward wave Is feet higher
than the highest of those that had preceded 10
rolled In with great roar, washing away the
remaining portions of the embankment ana
carrying with 1t nearly all the houses Of the
various villages along the beach This was
done SO suddenly and Unexpectedly that the
inhabitants had not time 10 escape. At Okudo.
IN Ogurl-Shinden, all the houses. twenty three
IN number, We're washed away, and out Of
ninety inhabitants hfty-tour lost their liyes
washed away and about nifty out OF the popu-
lation OF two hundred and fifty were killed AZ
lkuta-Mura one hundred and twenty houses
were washed away, about twenty broken up
and about forty Of the inhabitants killed Az
Yoshida-Murs three hundred and fifty out OF
SIX hundred and ffty houses were washed
away and 62S of the population of 826O were
Killed At Ioba Mura containing 20 houses
and population Of l,l30, ten houses we're
broken up and ten persons persisted In ad-
dition TO those already enumerated three hun
dred and slxty-nins bodies have been found
and there are yet two hundred and eighty per-
sons missing. The emperor and the empress
have sent VI, 500 and $500, respectively, for the
relief OF the sufferers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
PEACE WILL REIGN.
Sir Julian Pauuccfote Authorized ID
End the Fisheries and Seal Disputes.

OTTAWA, ONT, Oct. Is-The dominion gov
eminent have been advised that Sir Julian
fauncefote, British minister ct Washington.
returns with authority 10 feel the pulse Of the
United States cabinet on the principal matters
OF dispute between Canada and the United
states, the fishery question and the Behring
sea difheulty- Ii is learned in the state de-
partment here that Lord Salisbury has advised
tne common government Of it's desire 20 have
these unpleasant controversies brought 20 q
speedy and smieable settlement. Sir Julian
also returns with instructions 10 ascertain the
views OF the Harrison administration on the
question OF q more extended exrradition treaty
with Great Britain and the outlook for the suc-
cessful negotiations of a new treaty. As 10 the
question OF extending the commercial relations
between Canada and the United States in the
way Of a reciprocal trade treaty, a member Of
the dominion cabinet states that that has been
left entirely in the hands OF the Canadian gov
ernment by Lord salisbury. IL is UNDERWOOD
that Sir Charles Tupper viii leave London for
Canada next Monday, and will meet Sir Julian
Psuncefote at Ottawa, when the program for
future negotiations will be outlined and dis
cussed with the dominion cabinet The British
government have also requested 20 be fully
posted and informed on the Alaska boundary
question, with q view 10 having the boundary
defined before any serious international COM
plications with the United States arise on that
account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
NELSON THOMAS SENTENCED.
Pleading Guilty to Murder I'm the Sec.
Ond Degree He Saved His Life.

Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
MARLBORO, MD., October 19.-The second
day in the trial of Nelson Thomas, the muir
derer, was begun this morning. Judges Brooke
and Crane on the bench. The prisoner looked
much subdued and seemed more restless than
yesterday. At 10 o'clock States Attorney
Brandt arose and said that after consulting
with Mr.. Merrick he thought it best to charge
Thomas with murder in the second degree.
Upon this Mr.. Merrick admitted the prisoner 3
guilt. Judge Brooke then asked Thomas if he
cared to speak. Thomas said: II generally
mind my own business and have never been in
court before, but Eliza Foster wanted me to get
some women and keep fast house. This 1
would not to do and to to get rid of her I had
to Kill her. But was driven to do it and
would not have done SO if she had let me alone "
Judge Brooke then said: There seems to be
much immortality along with this crime. The
prisoner pleads guilty in the second degree and
we therefore sentence him to the MARYLAND
penitentiary for seventeen years and ten
months,
Immediately the prisoners race ightened,
he smiled and loudly thanked his counsel, Mr..
Merrick. The prisoners wife, Lizzie Thomas.
was then discharged. The action of the state s
attorney Is much commended in changing the
offense from murder in first degree to murder
in second degree, for according to the nature
OF the case Thomas would either be hung or
acquitted and Mr.. Brandt thought this the
best way to insure punishment, the evidence
not being sufficient to guarantee conviction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
ARMY REGULATIONS AMENDED
An Effort to Secure Better Men for the
Military Service and Prevent Desertion.

1t has been understood for some time that
the present administration of the War depart
ment intended to make strong effort to
remedy, to some extent the desertion evil
during the next four years, and it is generally
expected that the annual report Of the Secre-
tary will devote considerable space to this
topic. The first gun was fred at this target
yesterday afternoon in the form Of an amend
ment to the army regulations to the effect that
newly enlisted recruits shall hereafter be more
rigidly examined to their characters and
qualifications for. duty as soldiers and that
they shall also be placed on probation for the
period of six days, during which time they
may change their minds about enlistment and
withdraw. Heretofore this period has been
limited to twenty-four hours and recruits were
accepted with little or no examination. 1t has
been deemed desirable, however, that the
ranks of the army should be filed with worthy,
sober men, whose enlistment is not an act of
haste or imprudence, inspired by misfortune or
disappointment. The theory is that desertions
from the army are caused by the cooling of the
tempers of recruits, who, after the excitement
of enlistment is over, find the life distasteful
to them and improve the first opportunity to
escape. Adjutant General Kelton has studied
this problem for many years and hopes to ac-
complish good by this new move.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
POLYGLOT SHORTHAND.
A Stenographer who Wanted So, 900 fol
Reporting the Maritime Conference,

1t would seem that although an apparently
propitious start has been made by the inter-
national maritime conference there is trouble
under the surface that may seriously en-
.barrass the work for the present. When
the conference met on Thursday and proceeded
with the discussion of the "Rules of the Road"
it was announced that the stenographer who
was to do the French English work had been
unavoidably detained and that the conference
would have to struggle along as best
it might In English. Three vigorous speeches
in French were thus lost to the world Yester-
day morning, however, q gentleman with a
sandy complexion and a rather American ap-
pearance sat at the head of the council board
ing the session, handling the voiubility
of the foreigners, transIating it into
English, and reversing the process with the
speeches OF the Anglicans. 1t seems, however
that his presence was only temporary, for when
he and the State department officials began to
talk business and money it was found that he
wanted over $1,000 for his services during the
conference. This was regarded as exhorbitant
and he was told that
HIS SERVICES WOULD NOT BE NEEDED
at an %, 600 rate. So 1t is that the conference
is again without translating stenographer-a
person most difficult to find and seldom satis-
factory.
Secretary Blaine has requested Mr.. Nc
Elhone. the official stenographer of the House
OF Representatives, to secure q stenographer
who is familiar with the French and English
languages and capable Of reporting in both of
them, and it is hoped atthe conference that his
labors may be rewarded with success
1t seems that early in the summer Lieut..
Staunton, then acting e. secretary Of the con-
ference, discovered
A CAPABLE NEW YoRKxR
who was competent to perform this duty, and
whose figure was &60 day, or about S4,500
for the conference. He submittsd his mama
and the figure to the department, but the latter
refused TO hire him at that rate,
The sum Of e2o, 900 only was appropriated by
Congress 70 dsfray the sxpsnsss of the confer
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
THEY DON'T LIKE 1T.
David is Suspected Of Hurting an In.
sfnuation at Grover.

NEW York, Oct. l9.-The Times Chattanooga
special says considerable indignation exists
among democrats over an expression in Gov.
Hills speech yesterday. He said in substance,
Il shall not attempt to describe the wonderful
resources Of your remarkable country. did
not bring my encyclopaedia with me, and yoa
know more about that already than do"
At the time this remark created no surprise,
but 1t is now commonly understood to mean .
fling at the speeches made by Grover Cleveland
in his southern tour, and the friends Of the ex-
President are somewhat wrought up about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
Telegrams to The Star.
PROOF GROWS STRONG.
Sulliyan'S Clerk Wired
Martin Burke.
HILLS SNEERS MAKE ENEMIES.
Frightful Loss of Life in Chinese
Flood.
MAJOR BURKE INDICTED
The Fisheries Question to be Settled.
n0RTUGAL'S KING DEAD.
NELSON THOMAS SENTENCED.
ANOTHER DESPERATE PLOT.
The Clan. na-Gael to Rescue the Cronin
Prisoners In the Court Room.

CHICAGO, Oct. ia morning paper says
that State Attorney Longenecker has dis
covered the existence Of bold plot to rescue
Coughlin and Burke. The plan is, according
to the newspaper, for their friends in the court
room, at signal, to rush upon the bailiffs,
throw red pepper in their eyes, and begin FIR
ing their revolvers. At that moment Coughlin
and Burke would knock the bailiffs right and
left, grab revolvers from the hands Of their
friends and rush from the court room to car
riages that will stand in waiting. 1t is thought
that with the present guard this could be ac-
compllshed in less than minute. 1t is stated
that several Clan-na-Gael men from Hancock,
Mich, have recently been in close attendance
at the trial and that mysterious signals have
passed between them and the prisoners. Judge
Longenecker, it is said, has taken every pre-
caution to prevent the successful working of
any such scheme and has provided that in the
future no suspicious persons will be allowed in
the court room.
A DAMNING PROOF.
The original of the telegram sent by the
mysterious stranger from the Grand Pacific
hotel in August to Barrister Hough at Winni-
peg, containing a message to be given to
Martin Burke for the iatter's guidance
while en- route with the officers after his
extradition, was given up by the Western Union
authorities last night 1t proves to be in the
handwriting of Stoltenberg, Alexander Sulli-
vans confidential secretary These and other
developments will be submitted to the special
grand jury next week.
ANOTHER ARREST.
The police made an arrest Yesterday after
noon In connection with the Cronin case proper.
to which they seem to attach considerable inn
portance. The man is short and thick set, has
. fair complexion and wears a small and we'll
trimmed moustache. He dresses neatly and ap-
pears to be Of more than average intelligence
1t was thought at first that he was mixed in the
jury-bribing end of the case, but il was learned
late last night that he played more important
part although what that part was could not be
definitely ascertained. The officials resist all
attempts to pump them concerning his name,
contenting themselves with simply admitting
that he was wanted for participation in the
conspiracy to murder DIR. Cronin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
Saw the Wheels Go Round.

South BEND, IND, Oct. l9.-The fifteenth
day of the trip found the Pan-Americans here.
They have visited eleven states. Soon after 8
O'Clock the entire party, headed by tally-ho
coach, was driven to the Studebeker carriage
ware house. visit was paid to q clover
huller factory. The party then went to Dele
gate Studebaker's wagon works, where the del
egates saw in progress Of manufacture the
vehicles which bear his name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
MAJOR BURKE INDICTED.
Forgery and Embezzlement Charged
Against Him.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. l9.-The grand Jury yes
terday found six indictments, three against
Maj. E. A. Burke and Maurice Hart jointly, for
publishing forged bonds as true and two for
forgery and one for embezzlement against ex-
Treasurer Burke. Mr.. Hart. who is promi-
nent capitalist and broker, was arrested and
furnished bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
A Forger Sentenced.

URBANA, ILL, Oct. 1s.-The jury on the case
Of Samuel s. Ford, the bank forger last even
ing brought i'm verdict of guilty and fixed the
term of imprisonment at ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
Gould Keeps to His Car.

Rich HILL, Mo-, Oct 1s.-The Gould party
arrived here yesterday and inspected the coal
mines and zinc smelling works. Mr. Gould did
not leave the car, and DR.. Mum, who accom-
panied him, said the money king was indis-
noaa1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
Trusts Must Incorporate.

New YORK, Oct l9.-It is said the cotton oil
trust has decided to assume corporate form.
Some of the officers OF the trust predict that all
trusts will eventually see the necessity of taking
similar action IN order to make their securities
negotiable and to avoid the public objections
to trusts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
In Trouble for Bnrying His Children.

81. LOUIS, NO., Oct ls.-Something Of q
sensation was created in local religious circles
yesterday morning by the application of Pastor
J. NJ. Metcalf of the Peoples tabernacle, Con-
gregstional church, for q warrant for the ar
rest Of the church treasurer, Lyman Beeman.
The pastor charged ,Beeman with appropriate
The accused mans family is in great distress
and suffering for want OF the necessaries of life
MrA Beeman ID recovering from . severe illnese
and has just lost her father, mother and three
OF her children She admitted deficit Of Ell,
but said her husband had used the money to
bury the desd children and provide bread fo1
the living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TopAY.-Internal re'
enue, $365, ,037; customs. S415.574

CoUNrERFEIrERs ARREsTEp.-The chief Of
the secret service is informed by Agent 7. B.
Carter of the Indiana district that this morning
no arrested in Washington, Ind, John and
Zack Lynch for manufacturing counterfeit
coin. A quantity of money, molds and tools
were found in their nossession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19

The U.S.S. NIrsIc, which has been undergo.
ing repairs at Honolulu for some time, was given
a trial trip two weeks ago. which resulted salts
factorily. Admiral Kimberly was aboard during
the trip. The Nipsic's propeller made sixty rev
olutions with ffty-four pounds Of steam, and her
average speed was nine and one-half knots.
The Nipsic and Alert are now lying in harbor a.
Honolulu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19

DISTRICT MAN PRoMoIED.-Edward Brown
OF this District was today promoted from mes
senger to the Secretary Of the Treasury to be q
clerk at S1,0O0 in the Secretary's Office Every
body who called on the Secretary has brought
his good fortune will be rejoiced in by many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
At THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and llth st. BY
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
8. b. KAUFMAN. hesL

I'VE Evxsre STAR Is served 20 subscribers In shs
city by carriers on their account 10 cents peF
week or 44c per month. Copies at the counter,
cents each BY mail-postsgs prepald-50 cents
month. one year, s6, six months. 81
Entered At the Post Office .. Washington, D. c., .
second class uaail matter
The WEEsLY STAR-published on Friday-sl Q
year postage prepaid SiH months so cents
fTM NATL subscriptions must be paid In advances
paper sent longer thsn Is paid for.
Rates Of advertising ufade known ON applc.tton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19

PRIVATE SECRET AIRY TO THE CHIEF JusTrcr -
Chief Justice Fuller has appointed as his pri
vate secretary c. NJ. Lark, who has heretofor,
been 81 900 clerk in the Interior department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19

WINTER CRUIsE.-As soon as the training
ship jamestown, commanded by Commander
r. P. Lamberton, is ready for sea she will sail
from Newport for q cruise around the Wind
ward Islands, West Indies, remaining at sea at
least twenty-five days before making any port.
She will then continue her cruise until March,
going as far south as Trinidad, and will return
to Hampton Roads about April TO- The crew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19

sILvER-LEAD ORES FROM MEx1co.-Secretary
Window has at last settled the famous "lead-
ORE question by deciding that the present clas-
sihcation Of silver-lead ores that permits their
importation from Mexico duty free shall not be
changed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
A Pretty Elops

A Pretty Eloper Sent Back Over Secs.
New YoRK, Oct. 19.-Miss Mary Lshunt who
eloped with her fathers gardener from her
home in County Wexford, Ireland, and vas
landed at Castle Garden few days ago, started
for Ireland in company with her brother today.
She went as Q first cabin passenger In ths
steamship Ems instead Of being returned - -
INDECENT immigrant ON the AuraniA- The mr.
densr, John Burns, went beck N The AnrasiaS
pteexaGe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE SUNDAY HERALD
will fourteen pages Of interesting matter tomor.
row Some noted men tell what they could do If they
were women. Bobs babble is as bright as usual and
all the departments full of good things.
Pupils of public and private schools should get to-
morrow's paper and try for the fve-dollar purse
offered. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

R,SEE THE NEW HOUSES HUTCHINS
81 BULKLEY & Co. are selling in fashionable
rsrts 9f the northwest at $500 10 $4,000 sc
once 1903 + 81. oc1g-2t
WASHINGTON. OCT. Is. 1889.
- The Firm Of ROOT < LCNESTHALis THIS
DAY Dissolved by mutual consent. WM. LOWEN-
IhAL will continue. collect and hquidate all bills.
c. A KOOI.
Ocl1-3t NM LDWENTHAL.
ESTHE WASHINGTON TRAINING SCHOOL
- FOR NURSES
The regular course of Lectures will be delivered at
the lecture HALL No. 1926 o st. NV, every Monday
ant thursday Evenings, at 30 pm, commencing
October IL For further information and tickets OF
admission apply to
DR. IL l. L JOHNSON, Dean.
Oc1S.lQ.21 l4OU l. II.
le,LACE CUkIAlNs-SU SUPERIOR FINISH.
b. SOC. per pair. Blankets. J0c. per pair. YALE
SIEAM LAUNDRY, cor 10th and sts NV.
IeIephOue call se26-1m