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PATRONAGE IN THE SOUTH.
The Faction Fights In That Section Lead
to Troublesome Complications.
PosTMAsTERs COMMISSION wIrHHELD-MoRI
VIRGINIA "KIcKERs"--THE PRESIDENTS WAY
A LOUISIANA PLAN.

LOUISIANA PLAN.
The Post Office department has had an awful
time Of it settling the Jacksonville postmaster.
ship. MIR. McMurray, who was Goodrich's can.
didate for the place, was appointed several
weeks ago, and has not yet got his commission
When the appointment was first given out
other candidates came up to Washington In hot
haste to protest. They made charges against
him and had the commission held up. The
charges were not proven, however, and the
President signed the commission, after waiting
some time. 1t is understood now that there is
another hitch, and Postmaster General Wana-
maker is still withholding the commission. II
will be pretty well thumb-worn il it is not deliv.
cred soon.
NEARLY ALL THE SOUTHERN APPOINTMENTS
seem to get involved in some sort of way. II
is now said that others of the Virginia "kick-
ers' who have not yet got anything out of the
deal are not willing to indorse the compromise
which MIR. Brady agreed to. Brady got the
Richmond internal revenue collectorship and
some others want to ''kick" themselves into
something.
Ihe President has q way Of sending factional
leaders on to settle their own fights before
recognizing the supremacy of either side.
LOUISIANA CONTEST.
There has been contest between Represent
ative-elect Coleman and Herwig, the Louisiana
lottery man, over the control of patronage in
Louisiana. The latter is power in politics,
locally, and contributes large sums of money
toward the expenses of campaigners. Both
claim the patronage, and this is the way the
matter is to be settled: The death of Repre-
sentative Gay left vacant seat in the House.
The republicans are going to do all they can to
elect one of their men to the place,
thereby Strengthening their slender ma.
jorlty in the House. The convention to
make the republican nomination is about to
meet and Coleman and Herwig each have a
candidate. Whichever one gets the convention
for his candidate will thereby receive the In
dorsement of his party, and can therefore claim
to be the leader. This will relieve the Presi
dent from the embarrassment of discriminating
between the rival leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

VIRGINIA APosTMAsTEns.-The following fourth
class postmasters have been appointed in vir-
ginia: E. P. Legg, Allegheny station, Alle-
ghany county; John T. billiard, Arlington, Nell
son county; p. A. Grigg, Buckingham, Buck
ingham county; Olivia Haden. Central Plains,
Fiuvanna county; JOS. Payne, Columbia,
Fluvanna county; ]. B. Garrison. Garrisonville,
Stafford county; J. F. Collins. Greenville,
Augusta county; Jas. C. Kincaid, Healing
Spring, Bath county; W. r. Dickey, Independ-
ence, Grayson county; W. II. Roberts,
Llpps, Wise county; B. NJ. Davidson, loves
vile, Amherst county; Agnes A. Leren, Mill
borough Springs, Bath county; G.. H. Coleman,
Nebraska, Appomattox county; Joel Haden,
Palmyra, Fluvanna county; G. G. Waddell,
Rose Mills. Amherst county; W. s. Roberts,
Shelton, Nelson county; E. F. Collins, Spout
Spring, Appomattox county; Sallie NJ. Strother,
Twyman's Mil, Madison county.
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FIFTY MILLION INVOLVED.
Valuable Ground In San Francisco to b
brought in Question.

sAN Francisco, July ga trust has lately
been formed in Buda Pesth by heirs Of the
late VIM. Leidsdorf, with branches in the United
States, the object Of which is to overthrow the
title to the entire Leidsdorf estate in Cali
fornia. The suit, if commenced, will involve
over s5o,0ooo0o. Taking into consideration
the fact that Leidsdorf owned thirty-three
blocks south Of Market street, the blocks on
Montgomery street between California and
Pine streets, on which the town Of Folsom
now stands, the American ranch and all the
property in the neighborhood Of the Bank OF
California, with other innumerable choice
pieces Of city property, ii is easy to gauge the
magnitude of the interests involved in the case.
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wAsHNGroN's ANNEX.
The President Stin Working on Pardon
Cases at Deer Park.

DKEn PARk, M, July 26.--The President 10
occupied this rainy day in considering knotty
pardon cases presented by the Department OF
Justice. Attorney General Miller brought over
large bundle Of papers this morning. some Of
which require early decision. and the Presi-
dent took them up TO the exclusion OF other
business Reports about Attorney General
Miller having a certainty Of the Supreme bench
appointment are not credited here. IL is said
that the President has reached no conclusion
regarding Justice Matthews successor The
Attorney General insists that his visit relates
solely 10 current business Of the department.
He Is the guest OF ex-senator DAVIS aud may
return 20 Washington Saturday. W. n. Tram
nell OF Huntington, Indiana, was among to-
days visitors. He contented himself with see
ing Secretary Haliord about the Huntington
post Office. Secretary Window is expected 20
come up from Washington tonight He viii
stop at the hotel with his family.
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RELIEVING THE MINERS.
A Second Relief Train Leaves Chicago
With More Supplies.

CHICAGO, July 26.-The second miners relief
tram left last night over the Rock Island rail-
road for Spring valley and La Sale. 1t is a
larger supply than was sent over the Alton road
last week. The cars contained more than 20
tons Of prime provisions, including tons Of
salt meats. about 60 barrels of -four and car
load Of new potatoes. The Chicago volunteer
relief committee will accompany the train and
at noon to-day Congressman Lawler will' in q
speech at Spring valley, turn the cars and their
contents over to the joint relief committee
there
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INDIANA GAS LANDS.
The Standard Oil Company Trying to
Get Control of Them.

ISDrAsAPoLIs, IND, July 26.--The Standard
oil company is endeavoring to get control OF
the natural gas lands in Indiana evidently
with the intention Of controlling the entire gas
field ultimately. 1t will be necessary some
time soon for the pipe line companies of
indianapolis, Lafayette and other cities to sink
wells in new territory, and unless they secure
leases for this purpose they will be wholly at
the mercy of the Standard oil company. Large
numbers of leases have been taken in the best gas
territory near Indianapolis within the last two
days, and it is believed it viii be found that the
company already holds the most desirable land
elsewhere in the Hoosier gas belt
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Engineer and His Son Saved.

FRANKFORT, IND, July 26.-A loaded freight
train ran into an open switch in the Clover Leaf
yards here yesterday morning and the engine
and five cars were completely demolished.
When Engineer Green saw the danger he threw
his little fourteen-year-old son through the
window and then jumped himself. Neither
was badly hurt.
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Heavy Rain in Dakot,
THE BALD-KNOBBERs AGAIN.
A Justice Of the Peace Threatened With
Lynching.

KANSAS CRY, NO.. July ga special from
Forsyth, No., says: Justice Of the Peace
Johns has an Office in the county building here.
When he entered it this morning he found his
books and papers had been removed and thrown
into the muddy street. On his desk he found
this notice written in pencil on a piece Of
paper:
IF You don't leave the county in ten days
you will be lynched.
(Signed) BALD KSoBBERs"
Mr.. Johns has been an active anti-bald-knob-
Der.
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Two Children Cut to Pieces.

CHICAGO, July 26.-Two little sons of Fred.
Droenke, both Of tender years, were playing
near the Chicago and Northwestern track at
Elmhurst yesterday afternoon. The younger
strayed upon the track just as an incoming
passenger train came in sight. The elder
brother hurried to the rescue of the younger,
but tripped, and the two were cut to pieces
under the wheels. Death was instantaneous
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The Body Finally Found.

CHICAGO, July 26.-The body of seven-year-
old Johnnie Green, who disappeared last Sun
day during the tailors' picnic at Altenheim,
was found yesterday in the privy on the picnic
grounds. The searching party finished drag
ging the river and was about to give up hunt
ing when the mother of the child suggested
that he might have tumbled into the vault.
An inquest was held and verdict of accidental
death was returned
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Lawyer Dunn Sent to Sing Sing.

NEW YORK, July 26.-Lawyer John r. Dunn
was sent to Sing Sing prison to-day to serve out
a sentence of nine years and six months Dunn
was found guilty of having induced Cashier
Scott of the Manhattan bank to steal SIS5 900,
AS soon az Dunn received the greater part of
the steal he advised Scott TO fly the country.
Subsequently the cashier came back and gp-
peared as q witness against Dunn.
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Recent RObberies.

Wednesday night q thief entered the back
yard at the residence Of Mrs. Isaac Fowler, No.
1887 23d street, and stole q quantity Of clothing
from the porch.-aerbert @. Easterday, No.
700 New Jersey avenue, reports that while re-
turning from the wharf on 7th street car
Wednesday night, he either lost or he was
robbed of. q diamond stud.-Geo. w. Bonnell,
No. 522 18th street, reports that his paint shop
was entered Wednesday night by duplicate
kew. The combination safe was opened, but
nothing was taken.-Wm. Hoffman, No. 80
Jackson street, reports the larceny Of silver
watch.
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SUICIDE OF A NAVAL OFFICER.
Engineer TalcOtt Of the Atlanta Shoots
Himself Through the Head.

From the New York Herald. to-day.
Assistant Engineer Chas. g. Talcott of the
United States ship Atlanta committed suicide
yesterday afternoon in the bath room of the
ship by shooting himself through the head with
a service revolver. No cause for the suicide is
known. About o'clock yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Talcott, with several other officers of the
Atlanta, was in the ward room of that vessel.
He was apparently cheerful, and SO far as
could be seen nothing was further from his
thoughts than self-murder. About that time
he made some excuse and left the ward room.
Soon afterward the officers heard sound as OF
the striking Of friction match coming from
the direction Of the bath rooms, which are sit.
uated directly aft of the ward room. No at
tention was paid to the sound, but about 4:l5
one of the sailors, who had been working about
the bath rooms, heard groans He became
frightened, and going on deck reported the
matter to Lieut.. Commander A. r. Cowden, the
executive officer of the ship.
FINDING THE SUICIDE.
Mr.. Cowden went at once to the bathroom
and, on forcing open the door, found MIR. Tai
colt huddled up on the floor in pool of blood
which was flowing from wound in the right
temple. A revolver lay on the floor beside
him. Assistance was called and the wounded
man was taken unconscious to the ward room.
A messenger was sent for Surgeon Boyd of the
Yorktown, which lay Immediately ahead of the
Atlanta. When DR.. Boyd reached the wounded
man he saw at once that there was no chance
for his recovery. He never regained conscious
ness The officers of the Atlanta are at a loss to
account for the suicide. Mr.. Talcott was ALWAYS
cheerful and was one Of the most frequent
players at the lawn tennis court for naval Off
GERS on the Cobb dock. He had, it is true, been
little i'll for the past few days, but his sick
ness was not serious enough to require medical
aid. Mr.. Cowden says that the only way in
which he can account for the suicide is depres.
sion on account Of the slight sickness.
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Said He Would Drown Himself.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 26-W. T. Davis, who
for three years has been the secretary of the
State wheel, has mysteriously left the city after
confessing in letter to officers of the organi-
cation that he was short 600 in his accounts
and intended to commit suicide by drowning
himself in the river. Davis bond is sufficient
to cover the deficit and the wheel will lose
nothing. The missing man has a wife and three
children and has always stood high in Weakly
county, where he was prominently connected
with the public schools.
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HIS FRIENDS HERE GREATLY SHOCKED

A telegram received at the Navy department,
to-day announced that Assistant Engineer Chas.
G. Taicott died yesterday afternoon at s O'Clock
on board the U.S.S. Atlanta in New York har.
Dor from the effects of pistol shot. Whether
the casualty was the result of accident or NOT
was not stated in the dispatch. Lieut.. Talcott
was appointed cadet engineer from the Dis
trict of Columbia in 1875 and was commissioned
an assistant engineer in 1881. He was unmar.
ried, his mother and two brothers residing in
Georgetown. He was recently on duty in this
city. Lieut.. Taicott was well known here, be-
ing one OF the leaders Of Georgetown society.
He has many friends here, who were extremely
shocked at the news Of his death.
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A Big Carpet Strike Threatened.

BosToN, July 26.-At a meeting yesterday of
300 women employees Of the Roxbury carpet
company, who are on a strike against the re-
duction in wages Of some of their numbers
was stated that unless a satisfactory settlement
was made every one of the 800 employees of the
company would strike. A committee was ap-
pointed to propose plan of settlement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26
The Flour Mill Option OF:

INDIANAPOLIS, MIMI, July 26.-The -four mill
deal did not materializs yesterday and the
option is now on. This does not necessarily
prevent any further negotiations, however, and
it need cause no surprise if the Pilsbury mills
should be transferred before many months.
F. c. Pillsbury said yesterday that the expira-
ton of the option did not cut of negotiations
by any means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

Duty ON CANADIAN Misunderstanding Secre-
tary Batcheller has sustained the action of the
collector of customs at Cape Vincent, N. Y, in
assessing duty on the cost of certain repairs
made to the steamer Islander while docked at
Kingston, Ont, during the past winter The
departments decision is based ON the ground
that the repairs in a foreign port were not
made necessary by ''stress of weather or other
casualty" occurring ''while in the regular
course Of her voyage" within the meaning of
the law authorizing repayment of duties in
certain cases.
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A Ferry Boat Sinks a Tuo

NEw YORK, July 26.-The ferry boat. Brook
lyn of the Hamilton ferry, on her trip from
Brooklyn to this city this morning, ran into
and sank the tug boat Burgess. No one was
injured. The crew of the tug boat were res
cued by the Brooklyn. The latter sustained
but slight damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26
Hard on the Employes.

LYNcHBURG, Va, July 26.-The breaking Of a
shaft in the rolling mill of the Virginia nail
and iron companys works yesterday caused
suspension of operations there. 1t will take
two weeks to repair the damage and the en-
ployes will lose that much time. The works
were crowded with orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26
A New Bridge Across the Hudson.

N.
NEwBURaH, NY, July 26.-It is reliably re-
ported that the president of the Storm King
bridge company has secured in Europe the ne
cessary capital to build the bridge and that
the work will soon be commenced The pro-
posed bridge will span the Hudson river at
Cornwall and will be rival to the Poughkeep-
sic bridge
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JoHSsoS & LUrrnELL.

We have marked down 4 lot Of Dress Goods that sold
for 35 and 3oc. to &c. per yard to close.
AL Summer Stock reduced in price. White En-
broidered Robes. reduced from $3.50 to sl.9s.
Chambra Embroidered Robes reduced from s3 so
To sles.
ParSsols reduced to half price Childrens Hose and
Half Hose. sizes 4. AZ. 5, 81 inches regular made
dark eolors imported goods. sold for 313S and 45c,
now l21s and l5c.
JOHNSON LUTTRELL.
So-Sn 713 Market SpaoA
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Only a Tramp Killed.

PLA1NFIELD, n. j., July 26.-A westbound
freight train collided with another freight
train bound east at Dun Ellen on the Central
n. j. railroad at 5o'clock this morning making
a bad wreck. tramp who was stealing a ride
was killed. The wreckage covered all the tracks
and travel was entirely suspended for i've
hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

DISTRICT PEHsroNERs.-The following pen
sions have been granted to citizens of this Dis
trict: Original invalid, Horace L. Stiles, Mark
Andrews; increase, Bartholomew Mcmahon,
Christopher G. Rollnger, Francis s. Berry;
reissue Charles Rhodes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

Nor CASE OF AFFIDAvITs.-The afidavits
made by thirteen employees who were appointed
or promoted by Postmaster Paul of Milwaukee,
reported on the way to Washington, have not
yet reached the civil service commission Com
missioner Roosevelt, when asked in regard to
the matter said 'These affidavits will have no
weight. This is not case of afidavits Let
him show tina. the records are different"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut Commander Francis
M. Barlow has been ordered to examination for
promotion. Lieut.. A. Ross has been detached
from torpedo instruction and ordered to the
Pensacola ON the 31st instant,
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTo-DAY.-Internalr rev.
enue, S5O1 1888; customs, 1881, ,4S7.

New NATIONAL BANK.-The controller of
the Treasury has authorized the organization
OF the Erath County national bank of Stephen
vile, Tex, capital S50, 900; M. s. Grow, presi-
dent; G. W. Gentry, cashier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

CONTRACT FoR COAST DEFENSE VESSEL
The contract with the Union iron works of San
Francisco for the construction of coast de-
Tense vessel was signed to-day by Secretary
Tracy. The contract price is 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

SECRETARY TRACY has accepted an invitation
to visit Secretary Blaine at Bar Harbor during
the latter part Of August.
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BOUND TO ARREST KILRAIN.
Detective Norris Comes East with the
Necessary Papers.

KNOXVILLE, TESS., July 26.-Detective John
i. Norris passed through this place yesterday.
going east. He had papers from the governor
of Mississippi with which 70 secure the arrest
Of Jake Kilraip.
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Lost for Two DAYS and Niphts.

AMIGO, Wis, July 26.-On Monday, willie
fishing for trout on the Evergreen, % miles
east Of here, Prof. John O'HAra, principal Of
the city schools, strayed away from his COM
panions and was lost for two days and two
nights. An organized crew of over thirty men
started from Amigo Wednesday, and when 8 or
10 miles out they met fisherman returning
home with Mr.. O'Hara. He had been without
food during the time he was lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

BooKKEEPER APPoINTED.-Anna E. Boggs of
Delaware has been appointed bookkeeper in
the bureau of provisions and clothing, Navy
department
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The Marlboro, Post Office Robbed.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, July 26.-The post
Office at this place was broken open early yes
terday morning and robbed Of about SlS5 in
cash and postage stamps. Tho burglary was
evidently the work of an expert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

To-DAY's BOND OFFERS aggregated s3s, 500
as follows: Coupon 418s. 81 900 at 1864; reg
istered AIS, S37, 500 at 1861.
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Human Skeletons Unearthed.

Human Skeletons Uneafthed.
CHICAGO, July pa dispatch from Ysnkton,
Dak., says: A party Of explorers yesterday
unearthed number of human skeletons buried
in the Chalk Bluffs, 10 miles east of Yankton,
on the Nebraska side. Fifty skulls and 200 head
less skeletons were found, which local physi-
clans pronounce to be the remains Of white
people, children and adults. The indications
are that they have been buried forty or fifty
years. Further researches will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

PERsoNAL.-W. B. Merchant Of Texas, Mr..
Hoyt, J. s. Connor, G. H. Broadley and P. H.
Kendall Of New York, E. R. Miller and j. s.
kirkpatrick Of Pittsburg, B. II. Thompson of
Washington territory are at Willard's.--A.
Dickey of New York, H. Russell, jr.. of Brook
lyn, E. Glenn, U.S.A., E. Trip Of Indiana,
DR.. James L. Watson, ex-surgeon general Ga
r. OF Brooklyn, AMI G.. W. White, assistant ad-
jutant general of Connecticut, arc at the Eb-
bitt--T. Rice of South Carolina, J. Warren
Of Missouri, 8. Bradbury OF Germantown, II.
A. Spiller Of Boston, H. Scott of Kansas, and
]. A. Wilson of New York are at the Riggs
II. Il. Hoyt, Alex Mason and E. Cunning of
New York, and B. B. Sheffield Of Minnesota are
at the Arlington.-P. 8. Conway and w. JEFF
fords Of New York and h. w. Raymond of
Pennsylvania are at the Arno.-Mr. W. B.
Cooley, the chief clerk Of the Post Office de-
partment, has gone to his home in Easton Pa.
for few days.-B. A. Hallett of Wilmington,
N. c., c. G. Arosemens of New York, Wood.
bridge Anable Seligman Of Missouri, Col. A. D.
Bard and Joseph Stewart Of Brooklyn and F.
w. Judge of New York are at the st. James.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

GoINa ABRoAD.-Capt. ]. G. McGregor, chief
of the customs division Treasury department.,
left Washington this afternoon for New York,
where he will take the steamer tomorrow for a
visit to England and Scotland He will be gone
five weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

MILITARY CADET APPoISTED.-Geo. D. Rod
ney has been appointeda cadet at the military
academy from New Castle, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26

DEATH OF LIEUT.. MoCoY.-Word has been re-
ceived Of the death of Lieut. Espy Mccoy, sew
enth infantry, at Camp Pallet Butte, Rock
Springs, Wyoming, on the 23d instant Lieut..
Mccoy was a well-known Washington boy. His
| father was Col Mccoy, who was a member of
Gen. Shermans staff. His mother is still liv-
ing. She is the widow of the late Judge Bart
ley Of this city. Lieut.. Mccoy had large cir
Gle of friends in Washington