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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-13
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THE BLADENsBURG MURDER.
Waiting for the Verdict, which Looks
Like an Acuuittal.

Special Dispatch to the TIE EVENING STAR.
MARLBORO, April 13.-The circuit court, in
session here, Judges Brooke and Grain on the
bench. have been engaged for the past two
days on the trial of Levi SImms. colored, for
the murder of Lewis Beckett, also colored, at
Bladensburg, February 8 last, States At
torney Brandt and George @. Merrick
for the prosecution, and Marion Duckett and
William Stanly for the defense. The state
examined Andrew Lynch, W. J. Spicer, ". s..
Rogers, Jos. Galloway, Miranda Clark, and
Annie Lee. who testified in the main that. after
a row in Richardson's Hotel in which Simms
was beaten, he (Simms) went home, got his
gun, and was going down the main street in
Bladensburg, when Beckett came out of the
hotel and approached him in a threatening
manner, with a stone or some missile in his
hand. Simms backed up against the fence,
warning Beckett off as he did so. Beckett still
approached, grasped the gun in one hand, and
raised the other as if to strike. In the
struggle, the gun was discharged, the load en-
tering the ground by. Almost lmme-
diately the second barrel was fired, the whole
load entering Becketts left leg above the knee.
Simms surrendered himself to the deputy
sheriff, and Beckett was taken home, and died
in about week after the shooting. Beckett
claimed that the shooting was i'll self-defense,
and there was a conflict of testimony in the
witnesses for the prosecution to Simms
manner, whether it was threatening or not.
When the evidence was ali in the states attor-
ney asked for postponement of argument I'M
til to-day, but this was not granted, and the
case was given to the jury at midnight. At
O'Clock this morning the jury had not agreed
standing. it is said, eleven for acquittal to one
for conviction.
Much interest was. felt in the issue Of the
case, many people remaining in the court
house till this morning awaiting the verdict.
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ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for TEE Fvtxtxs sr..

Reported for TIE EVENING sr.R.
READY FoR THE NKw YORK ExcrRsrox. -Ths
friendship hre company, Iva, Q sketch OF
whose history appears in THE star TO-DAY 10
now completing its arrangements for its yist
TO New York az the Washington Inauguration
centennial Figures of George and Martha
Washington. TO adorn the engine, have been
made by a skillful lady. The company will
carry large delegation and the Alexandria
drum corps on the occasion. The Alexandria
Light Infantry has finally agreed 20 make the
excursion. and Will go as one OF ten Virginia
companies escorting Gov. Lee
COMBINATION CoURr.-The corporation court,
Judge Digs. concluded YESTERDAY, after two
trials. the case Of Benz. Waters indicted for
receiving grain stolen from Beckham Bros,
at the Pioneer Mills. On the first trial the jury
disagreed and was discharged. second trial
TOOK place immediately, and Waters Was con-
vlcted and sentenced by the jury to two months
imprisonment IN jail. The principal IN these
robberies, a colored man, was a few DAYS ago
sentenced TO hve years Imprisonment in the
penitentiary.
NorEs.-When arrangements were in pro-
gress Tor the celebration of last 22d of Fehru-
airy committee was raised % receive coniri-
buttons in aid of that celebration The COM
mlttee has now recognized 10 receive contri-
buttons for the expenses of the reception Of
visitors at the dedication of the soldiers monu-
ment-Mr. l.. ). Leadbeater has declined O
nomination for mayor.-John Delhsyen has
bought for $500 the lot at the southwest corner
of Patrick and Cameron streets. The lot will
be at once improved.-Messrs Seal and Wat
son. of Richmond, will begin next week the
preliminary work of putting up the pedestal
at the intersection OF Washington and Prince
streets upon which the monumental statue Of
the soldiers OF the lost cause will be placed.
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ALONE WITH THE COMMISSIONER.
More Witnesses from the Washington
Asylum Examined To-day.

Mr.. Wheatley was occupied all day to-day
with the examination of witnesses from the
Washington asylum touching the allegations
made against the intendant About fifteen of
the employees and others from the asylum were
present during the day, and were taken one by
one into the board room.
Here Mr.. Wheatley, sitting at the end of a
table with stenographer at hand heard the
statements Of the witnesses. Those examined
to-day included Messrs. Aldrich. Schnopp,
Arnold, Clark, Graft McAIann, Garnet and
Tindall and Drs. Marion and Sexton
The examination of Mr.. Stoutenburgh's ac-
counts. it is said. has not been complied. Mr..
Wheatley not having yet taken up that branch
of the investigation. Mr.. Wheatley thinks he
will get through with the taking of testimony
Monday.
One of the witnesses sent up by Mr.. Stouten-
burgh to-day created a sensation. He was an
old colored man employed as nurse in the hos
pital, and on account of lack of cleanliness dis
pensed about him most startling and unpleas-
ant ODER Mr.. Wheatley got through with him
as quickly possible. The question among the
officials at the District buildings was how the
sick in the hospital managed to stand when
vigorous people were so overcome by him.
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GEORGETOWN,

A BOYS Arm BRoKEN.-While Joseph Wild, 3
white boy, and Buck Robinson, colored boy,
were playing last night at the corner of 3lst
left arm was broken by the fall He was re-
moved to his home on Jefferson street, where
he was attended by DR.. Snyder.
An OLD CITIZEN DEAD.-Mr. VIM. N. Cald-
well, an old and esteemed resident of this
place, who had been in business here for
thirty five years and was a class-leader in the
Methodist church, died at his home, lG7S VAL
ley street Thursday, aged seventy years. The
funeral will take place from his late residence
tomorrow afternoon, at 2:90 o'clock; services
at Dumbarton NJ. E. church; interment at Glen
wood.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
A. M.-Great Falls, temperature "a, condition
~; receiving reservoir, temperature ST. condi-
ton at north connection, II; condition at south
connection, %; distributing reservoir, tempera-
ture "a; condition at infiuent gate house, II;
condition 1t sfauent gate house. a.
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A BOLD DASH FOR LIBERTY.
Exciting Scene at the Jail-Two Prison
ers Escape, but are Recaptured.

This morning as the Criminal Court van was
at the Jail to bring up prisoners for arraigu-
ment and sentence two of the most desperate
of them-George Parker and Lewis wayman-
made bold dash for liberty, but were both
captured, the first named by the officers of the
van, James H. Springman and Lewis Pearce.
The van was backed up to the door Of the Jail
and twelve prisoners had been brought out
into the front Office and were being marched
out, the two above named being at the head of
the little procession.
FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
As soon as the door was opened Parker, who
was handcuffed to Wayman, slipped his brace
lets and jumped past springman. wayman,
with the irons dangling from his wrist, ran to
the left past Mr.. Pearce. There was q press
forward of the other prisoners, but two of
them, Lewis Kennedy and Daniel Hart, held
back, and Capt. Coleman promptly closed the
Jail door.
Mr.. Springman had his pistol, which he at
once whipped out and started in pursuit Of Par
ker, who ran across the commons in a south
westerly direction. Officer Springman fired all
of the shots in his pistol at the fugitive, aiming
at his legs, but none of the shots took effect.
BOTH PRISONERS oUTRUS AND CAPTURED.
1t was simply question then of the best
limbs and wind. and Parker was soon ex-
hausted. When Springman approached him
he quickly submitted, remarking. "You have no
more loads in your pistol" Springman an
swered ''Yes, but L have my wind" Parker
was taken back to Jail.
Mr.. Pearce had no pistol, but when Wayman
jumped past him he at once started in pursuit
of the fugitive, who ran in northeast direction,
.going past the brickyard and toward the marsh.
Mr.. Pearce picked up half brick and sue
ceeded in striking Wayman between the
shoulders. and at distance of half mile from
the jail succeeded in capturing him and took
him back to the prison. Wayman is noted as
one OF the fastest runners in the District. but
Pearce outrun him.
THE RECAPTURED BURGLARS IN COURT.
The recaptured prisoners were securely hand
cuffed and with the other prisoners were soon
at the courthouse. Parker, who is on trial for
HOUSEKEEPING at the residence of Lieut.. Tyler,
was arraigncd to-day with Columbus Sewall)
for HOUSEKEEPING at Senator Dawes residence,
March Dist, and he and Lewis Waynan for house
breaking and larceny at the residence of A. I.
Britton, and they pleaded not guilty.
1t Is the impression of the officers that sew
eral of the other prisoners knew of the con-
templated break for liberty and were ready to
take their chances too, and that Kennedy and
Hart thwarted them and prevented STAN
pede.
BOUND TO ESCAPE.
Parker, on being returned to Jail, told the
officers that they might do what they could, but
he was bound to escape ana would not let any
opportunity pass if he saw the least show.
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markable command Of language, wasted an
hour or two at the White House trying to per-
suade some Of the employees to buy
stock IN company which pro-
poses to manufacture enough silk to supply
the demand of the world. The establishment
is located somewhere down south. and its affairs
were said to be in a very prosperous condition
He did not catch anybody, but he left lot of
prospectuses behind him.
At the regular public reception to-day about
500 people were present, one-third of them be-
ing teachers and scholars principally female)
from Baltimore Sunday school.
II wisht T. goodness thur wuz s'muther way
ter git to tn White House," said one old gen.
tleman from the country, as he entered the
east gate this afternoon.
What's the difference?" queried an old lady
who was with him, evidently his wife.
Good DEAL" replied the old man. ..Some
folks II take me fur one of these burned offs
seekers"
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LOCAL NOTES

Rev. N. W. Clark. son of Geo. L. Clark, esq.,.
of this city, has been recently appointed by the
missionary board of the Methodist Episcopal
church professor at the Martin theological in
stitute at Frankfort, Germany, and sails for
Germany on the 23d inst.
John A. Eldee, of Michigan, special exam
iner i'll the pension Office, died yesterday at his
home. 1t is said that he was officer of the day
at the arsenal when Mrs. Surratt was hung.
The Washington station Of the Salvation
Army has been reorganized and placed in
charge of Miss Cartwright 1t is stated that
the Salvation Army will work in harmony with
the Central Gospel mission.
Healy will pitch for the All Americas on
Monday, and all eyes will be on Washington's
new pitcher
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Real Estate Matters.

Enoch Maris & Co., real estate brokers, have
sold the following real estate in Takoma Park
For Mrs. Adelne N. Chalker lots and 10, block
2, s1.145; for J. Vance Lewis, lots II and II,
block 4, $1,000; for j. S. Swormsteedt, lot 3.
block A. S1,15O; for Charles b. Ford, lots II and
Is, block u, 81 200; for B. F. Gilbert, lot ii,
block Is, 81, 900: for Norman Brainard. lots z,
8. Is, and 10, block IS, 81. 425; for NJ. ID. Wine,
lots Is, 16, and IL, block 49, 81 600; for Norman
Brainard lot /, block 10, SS31.70; for Mrs. Reed
lots and s, block 19, S754; for Frank W.
Hackett, lots 3, 4, and 8, block 10, 81, O02; for
Mrs. G. II. Remington, lot %, block 20, S235
for Mrs. L. c. Maris, lot %, block 81. $780,
Mr.. Enoch Maris has purchased for BENZ.
Davis 40 acres of land on the Sligo adjoining
Takoma. He proposes to subdivide this tract
into building sites.
T. E. Waggaman, trustee, has bought in
trust for a, 800, of John H. Soule, sub l6,
square 10, 4S by So. 80 feet on New Hampshire
avenue, between F and G streets northwest
G. L. Eberly has bought for q, 900, of Sarah
Z. Main, part IL, square AT, 2215 feet fronting
on 18th, between s and streets northwest.
A. p. Hill Co. report the following recent
sales of real estate made by them: Lot s,
square 49, to VIM. G. Pond, for Nehemiah
Cobb; lot $780, square 62l. to j. Reed Littell,
for Chas. Handy, agent for Gonzaga college; n.
40 feet of lot 10, square 401, to Vim. Taylor
Snyder, for T. NJ. Hanson; n. % feet Of lot 8,
square oil, to VIM. G. Pond, for Chas. Early,
agent for Prof. Gallaudet; to Gen. Allan Ruth
erford, fine farm in Gaithersburg, Montgom-
cry county, Md.
A. p. Pardon has bought of B. H. Robert
son, for IS, 500. part 8, square l1s, % by 80
feet inches, on 1 street, between 18th and
10th streets northwest
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
BUILDING PERMITS

have been issued as follows: Martha Parsons,
six brick dwellings, 1902 to 1914, alley in square
20; $4,000. Mrs. E. Gottwals one brick dwell
wagon 10 rsnsir one hricS dwel,ina isIS
street northwest; $1,000. I. n. Gale, to repair
one brick dwelling, 1914 northwest; 81, 900. c.
A. Max. Wiehl, one brick dwelling, 1921 Con-
necticut avenue northwest; $4,000 Samuel
street northwest; $4,000. T. A. Harding, one
brick dwelling, 1877 De Sales street northwest;
$4,000: Brown Swormsteadt, two brick dwell
lngs, Tacoma Park; $500. Alex. Bliss, two
brick stables, alley in rear Of NJ street, between
10th and 2lst street northwest; S4,500. 8. C.
LOOMS, one frame dwelling, Albany street
northeast; S600. Thomas A. hover, one brick
dwelling, Isl alley in square 50; sl,200.
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

PAYMAsTER-GENERAL FULTON SURPRISED
The published story that Secretary Tracy had
asked for the resignation of Paymaster-General
Fulton, and was already considering number
of names with view of selecting his successor,
caused quite stir in naval circles yesterday,
but when brought to the attention of the Secre-
tary was met with an emphatic denial. The
paymaster-general said this morning to a STAR
reporter that the publication was a complete
surprise to him, and that he had not had any in
timation of the reported fact. 1t is mystery
where the story originated, as it seems to have
no foundation whatever
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MIR. CANADAY IS HERE.
He Says the Suit Does Not Effect His
Personal Integrity.

Sergeant-at-Arms Canaday arrived in Wash
ington at noon to-day. When seen by a STAR
reporter he said that this suit against the direc-
tors of the Cresote company was
a matter which would have to be
fought out in the courts and not
on the hustings or in the newspapers
and that when the proper time comes his an
swer will be filed. He added that when the
case was settled it would have no other effect
upon his personal integrity than to thoroughly
establish it and to show that he had been per-
fectly honest in all his TRANSACTIONS
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BIDS FOR STATIoNERY.-A committee consist
ing of Chief Clerk Roy, Madison Davis, ]. r..
Woodbridge, and W. d. Rudey were engaged
to-day at the Post-Ofice department in opening
bids for stationery supplies for the Post-Office
department and the postal service. There was
a large number of Washington bidders. The
contracts to be awarded under these bids in
volve the expenditure of some 100000.
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Wills Filed.

The will of the late John Gibbons, filed yes.
terday, leaves his property in trust for his
wife and children.
The will of Ann Geisey was also filed. After
providing for an annuity to an aunt, she leaves
her estate to s. Herbert Geisey
The will Of Ann Flood directs her executor
to pay certain sums to relatives and friends
and to the Little Sisters of the Poor, st. Jo-
seph's asylum. st. Vincent's asylum, and st.
AIMS asylum, and the Young Catholic Friends
society $50 each, and to st. Vincent de Paul's
society for the benefit Of the poor of st. Domi-
hicks, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-13

TRIP OF TREASURY OFFICIALs.-Assistant Sec
rotary Tichener and several other Treasury
officials will go to Baltimore this afternoon and
board the revenue cutter McLane for a cruise
in Chesapeake bay. They expect to return to
Washington Monday morning. Secretary Win
dom was invited to accompany the party but
declined for the reason that he could not spare
time
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THE JUENEMANN TRAGEDY.
No Clue to the Assassins, But Plenty of
Rumors Afioat.

1t was rumored in East Washington this morn
ing that Mrs. Juenemann, mother Of George
Juenemann, the victim of Friday nights trag-
edy on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. near
the Second street crossing, had offered reward
OF 81 900 for the apprehension of the person or
persons unknown who caused the death of her
son. The police had not heard to-day of any
reward having been offered The mystery sur
rounding the killing still remains unsolved. al
though Detective Mattingly has been hard al
work on the case.
A SINGULAR THING
about the case is the fact that the hat worn by
the deceased has not yet been found. but sew
eral explanations have been offered concerning
it. The principal one is that some person
picked the hat up the next morning and,
thinking it was good enough for them, wore it.
while others are of the opinion that the hat
was done away with by the person or persons
who, it is thought, committed the homicide.
WHAT DIR. BOND SAYS.
When seen by a STAR reporter, Or. s. s.
Bond, the physician who attended the de-
ceased, expressed great surprise at the fact
that he was neither invited to the autopsy nor
summoned to the inquest.
Il was called to see the patient" said the
doctor, ION Friday night 1t was about IL
nearly two hours, during which time he vom-
tied about one-half gallon of blood.
He continued vomiting the next day. He had
a severe cut over the right eye, in which put
five stitches. This wound looked as though il
had been made with the heel of boot Then
there was a clean cut on the back of his head
and stab in the right cheek, which L also
sewed up. These wounds were no doubt in
iiicted with sharp tinstrument. The wounds
of the head were not so serious as his internal
injuries.
Il advised his family" continued the doc
tor, 81 to notify the detectives and have them
work quietly on the case, and supposed they
had done SO. On the day of his death called
in DIR. Ford Thompson.
THE CAUSE OF DEATH.
SIT is a singular fact" repeated the doctor,
''that although l had attended the deceased, i
was neither invited to the autopsy or sum-
moned TO the inquest. DR.. johnson swore at
the inquest that fracture of the skull
and compression of the brain was the cause
of death. While 1 have no doubt but
that he found those facts, and they would have
caused death, the real cause of DEATH was in
ternal injuries and not injury to the head as he
showed no symptoms of compression OF the
brain before he died. On account of the in
ternal injuries L believed that he would not re-
cover, and had he not died from that trouble
so soon he would have died from the trouble
with his head further On
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Wrecked Officers and Sailors in Frisco

Wrecked Officers and Sailors i'm Frisco.
SAN Francisco, April ia number of Off
GERS and sailors from the wrecked men-of-war
in Apia harbor arrived here this morning on
the steamer Alameda. which touched at the
Samoan Islands on her way from Australia
The Almeda too on board thirty-six wounded
seamen. also Lieut.. Ripley and twenty-nine
wounded seamen to come up on the Honolulu
steamer. The Almeda brought the following
naval cadets from the man-of-war Trenton: r.
Stocker, T. W. Hebbs, b. C. Decker. b. w.
Wells, w. S. Cloke. q. w. Logan, and r. Jack
son, and Naval Cadets II. A. Wiley. l.. A. Stat
ford and j. A. Leieuene of the Nandalia
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BOULANGER USING MORPHINE.
Bad Health the Cause-His Friends
Anxious About Him.

PARIS, April 13.-The Press states that Gen.
Boulanger has been compelled to again use
morphine on account of his bad health His
friends are anxious about him.
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II. b. TowsEa & Sox.
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Rail Eixed af az 600.

To-day in the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley,
the case of James Waters was brought to the
attention of the court by Mr.. W. P. Williamson,
who stated that he desired to offer bail.
The court fixed the amount at 80 1000, and
said he would require good real estate security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-13
MARRIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At Branchville Nd
December 20, 1855, BY the Rev ThOs Jones, CHAS
Z: MCCLELLAN, Of Princeton. ILL.,, 10 EFF1E NJ.
BEATOUN, VI Washington. ID. q.
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THo,rAs CanLYIEs Wr,

once shre~dly remarked. There's no knowing
what Mr. Carlyle might have been but FOR dys-
PERSIA" Doubtless dyspepsia was the cause of
his gloom and irritability Had he taken Ayre's
Pills he would have been a healthier and
happier man
was a great sufferer from Dyspepsia and
Constipation had no appetite. became
greatly debilitatei. and was continually
afflicted with Headache and Dizziness. After
trying various remedies. finally began to use
Ayers Pills. and soon my appetite improved.
my bowels were regulated. and became well"
ID Il LosAn. Wilmington. Del.
AYERS PILLS.
Prepared by pr. J. C. Aver 4 Co. Lowell. Mass
S2ld by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
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THE ISLAND IN SIGHT.
She May Have Some of the Danmark's
Passengers on Board.

NEW YORK, April 13.-The Danish steamship
Island, from Copenhagen &C.. which it is
thought may have some news of the passengers
of the steamer Danmark, was signaled off the
Sandy Hook ight-ship at LAS o'clock this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-13

Connoisseurs and Scientists
pronounce the vintage of 1854. 'Mumm's Extra
Dry Champagne" the finest in years, q model
OF purity and of a bouquet never surpassed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-13

The EXPERIMENTAL BoARD.-The command
ant OF the New York navy-yard has been au-
thorized to add to the experimental board (of
which Chief Engineer C. H. Loring is presi-
dent) from time to time, as occasion requires
for temporary duty, mechanical experts from
the yard Many applications have been made
to the department to have examined inventions
OF different kinds for which great merit is
claimed, and to this board the inventions will
be submitted for examination and report
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They Continue to TramD.

PIrrsBuRo, April 10, II a. m.-Score: More
mac, 457; Hegelman, Ash Corners, $50; Koran,
444; Golden, 433; Adams, 405; TAYLOR. 1853:
Messier. 339; Turner, 338; Cartwright 800;
lilly, 300; Williams, 2sS; Dillon, 1885, Brown,
1872