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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER.
What they Say at the Signal Office
About 1t.

The signal Office scored victory yesterday
when the rain came in the evening and brought
cooler air to the perspirihg people of the Dis
trict. It was none of those little drizzles that
only aggravate the clammy uncomfortableness
of the atmosphere, but a good, honest down.
pour, with plenty Of condiments such as wind,
lightning and thunder, creature Of the sum-
mer season. The warm wave made one last
effort just before the break came, and surged
up to 80 degrees, where it hung for some time.
Then at about $50
AGREAT BLACK CLOUD
rushed over the city. scattered locust blooms
through the air like hail, picked up bushels of
dust and sent it flying, bent over trees until
they touched the ground. some breaking,
ratified windows and frightened everybody.
But 1t brought instantaneous relief from the
suffocating temperature, and when it was all
over, in about fifteen or twenty minutes, folks
began to come out Of doors to enjoy the fresh
air. The rain that came at about 8 o'clock
helped the thing along wonderfully, and little
showers through the night had their influence
in reducing the morning temperature six
degrees from yesterday.
FROM $50 TO A SNOW STORM.
The hot trough was about the same yester-
day as on the day before, except that it was
generally hotter. Washington, Baltimore,
Jacksonville and Norfolk reached 80. Pitts
burg, Harrisburg and Philadelphia 80. Savan-
nah, Lynchburg Raleigh and Charlotte 81,
Wilmington and Charleston So, and the highest
was made in Augusta, SO.
At the same time it was showing to a depth
of 10 to IL inches in Colorado.
The storm in Texas went back into its hole
and is no longer on the map A very high
barometer with cool weather extends along the
northern edge of the country. and has forced
the temperatures down all along the Atlantic
coast this morning.
THE PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW.
This condition Of sudden change makes the
field ripe for thunder storms and Lieut.. Dun
woody thought this morning that the day
would be slightly cooler, with chance of cleo
trio storms all through the former hot region.
This condition will undoubtedly last through to-
night and possibly tomorrow, but the lieuten-
ant says that the elements are Just vibrating
between the conditions of storm and calm. and
it is not altogether certain whether or not Sun
day will be warmer or if it will rain. The
chances seem to be in favor of a hot day.
Lieut.. Dunwoody, as predictions officer,
made remarkably accurate prediction of this
state of affairs, having forecast the showers of
last night as early as Thursday morning. and
several comments were made to-day on his ac-
curacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
RUMORED LOSS OF THE PALOs
The Report is Discredited at the Navy
Department.

Officers at the Navy department absolutely
discredit the report that the Palos has been
lost on the Chinese station. The last report re-
ceived at the department upon the subject is
dated April 16. 1t shows that the Palos ar
rived at Chemulpo, Corea, from Tientsin,
China, March 16, and was still at Chemulpo,
where she was to remain for some time and
until relieved. The Omaha and Marion were
the only vessels able to relieve her. and they
were away up in north China waters. 1t ap-
pears that but eight days elapsed between
the date of the last official report and the
sailing of the steamer bringing the report of her
loss, and this is period hardly long
enough to admit of the Palos having been re-
iieved by one of the vessels at distant north
ern post and being out at sea for a time suffi-
cient to justify apprehension of her loss. The
vessel is a small gunboat of 42O tons, but is re-
garded as seaworthy. The officers are Lieut.
Commander j. E. Craig, Lieut.. 7. s. Phelps,
jr., Ensigns F. NJ. Bastwick and Glennie Tar
box, Passed Assistant Surgeon e. E. Ames, As
sistant Paymaster J. 8. Phillips, Passed Assist
ant Engineer Henry Herwig.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
GLADSTONE ON BRIGHT.
He Says the Dead Statesman Did Not
Take Care of His Health.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, May ia London gossip who met
Gladstone at dinner this week gives provincial
newspaper an interesting account of his talk
and spirits. He deplored John Brights death
as due to want of care, and said he had mo
regular doctor. Some years ago he visited Mr..
Andrew Clark, who asked why he came.
Bright replied, 'It's Gladstone made me; he
never lets me rest"
Gladstone attributed his own good health to
his good sleep. He says he always gets seven
hours, and never allows politics to weigh on
his mind when he goes to bed. He has had his
portrait painted thirty-fve times. The best
one, being by Millais took the least time-oniy
five hours. Gladstone said it was real delight
to see how the artist threw heart and soul into
it. Gladstone's memory is still wonderful, and
he amused the company for hours with wildly
told stories Of the house Of commons of forty
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
TO ExPEL AMERICAN CITIZENS.
Germany Considers Them Hostile to
Her Peace and Comfort.

LONDON, May 1.-THE argus-eyed German
vidocqs have again showed their vigilance by
detecting danger to their paternal government
in o locality and a source which would have
escaped the notice of less watchful guardians
Of their country's welfare. A few naturalized
citizens Of German descent or birth have
been living for some years on the
petty islands Of Amrun and Fochr, in
the North sea. Ten of them draw pensions
received in the civil war, and live on these out
of-the-way islets for the sake Of economy. The
German authorities have decided that they are
inimicable to peace and safety. and have or
dered their vassals of Schlesweig-Hols to
ExPEL THEM FROM THEIR ABIDING PLACE.
Expostulations have been made, but in vain,
and the dreaded disturbers of Teutonic tram
quillity of mind must find other residences. It
has always been an open question that these
bits of soil belong to Denmark rather than to
Schlesswig, and the Copenhagen DagbLad is as
pointed in its remarks upon the subject as it
can well be without drawing upon itself dis
agreeable attention. For once the German and
Russian press have a subject upon which they
can write feelingly in common. The Seed
and the journal des Petersboure. taking
the cue from the Russian authorities,
publishes daily the most bitter articles
against Switzerland, in which the charge
OF sHELrERISa AND PROTECTING AssAssINs
is the mildest The third section of the Rus
sian government, it is well known, received the
information upon which it has acted through
German spies resident in Zurich and Geneva.
These latter have TO earn their salaries as an
excuse for their existence, and the Swiss police
do not hesitate to charge them with inventing
conspiracies when business is real dull with
them and Berlin and St. Petersburg are waiting
to be shocked
The Swiss police are as astute as their
friends from across the border and they have
notified the latter that such schemes as
PLANTING BOMBS TO ''DIscovER" AGAIN,
as was lately done in Zurich and not for the
first time either, grow stale with repetition.
Still the perpetual Bullying viii doubtless have
some effect in time, for Switzerland Of course
has no desire for open hostilities, which the
inspired North German Gdzette does not hesi-
tate to threaten as retaliation for the kicking
out OF such notorious mischief-making spies as
Lutz and Wohlgomuth, and it is only question
of time when the most declared nihilists and
anarchists will be either banished from Swiss
soil or find their operations so hampered thse
they viii depart of their own accord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
It's Wide Extent and the Sever
ity Of It's Ravages.
BOULANGER DINED in LONDON.
The Baroness Burdett-Co En-
tertains the Exile.
THE CRUISER cHARLesToNs SPEED.
THE TALK OF LONDON.
The Sugar Convention Bill-A Promised
African Sensation-Boulange Dined.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, May 11.-Sir Vernon Harcourt yes
terday questioned Hicks-Beach, president of
the board of trade. as to the possibility of the
United States pleading the most favored-nation
clause in bar of operation Of the sugar conven-
ton as against themselves. Mr. Beach argued
that America was debarred from so pleading by
the Interpretation it placed on that clause dur
ing the negotiations with Granville in 1884, in
regard to the Sandwich Islands treaty. Such
questions have only an academic interest, for
the sugar convention bill will either be with
drawn or defeated.
The Times urges the government to do the
former, and the liberal unionists are strongly
against 1t. Even many tories are pledged
against 1t. Its defeat will be largely due to the
letters and speeches of Sir Thomas Farrer. for
merly permanent secretary to the board of
trade, and leading free-trader. He has sup
piled all the powder.
Troup, late transport officer of StanIey's rear
guard, Is about to publish a book describing
the rear camp on the Arnvhimi, which
WILL EXCITE A SENSATION.
The Emin relief expedition committee have
tried to muzzle him, but beng of independent
means he defes them and will speak ou,
straight He says the failure Of the rear guard
to carry out standing instructions was entirely
due to Major Bartlelot's bad policy and cruelty;
that Bartlelot never concealed his hatred end
contempt of the black men, and his murder
was due to his cruel punishment and neglect 10
provide proper food for his black followers.
Boulanger, who has hitherto been mostly
ignored by London society, dined last night
with the Baroness Burdette-C Coutts, various
dukes and duchesses meeting him.
Public interest in the Parnell commission has
subsided during the evidence of the parish
priest, which will now occupy some days. Mrs.
Gladstone alone, among the prominent visi-
tors, remains faithful. The scene in court will
be preserved for future generations, for, be-
sides clever black and white sketches by Sgd
ney Hall, the Graphic artist, Calderon, royal
academician, is painting large picture. Burne
Jones has attended frequently. Yesterday
Millais attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
Naval Cadets Amounted.

The following nominations have been made
for appointment as cadets at the United States
naval academy: Hubbard NJ. Field, of Peters,
burg, Va, from the fourth Virginia district;
Charles F. Neill, of Austin, Tek., from the tenth
Texas district; Pope Washington, of Goldsboro',
N. c.. from the third North Carolina district;
W. Stanley Valentine, of Brooklyn from the
second New York district; Daniel C. Nutting,
of Norton, Kan, from the sixth Kansas district;
Hcrbert Morris, Of Evanston, ILL, from the
fourth Illinois district; VIM. G. Powell. of
Henry, N. Y, from the seventh New York dis
trict; John A. Hudgins, of Houra Path, s. c.,
from the third South Carolina district; Leland
+. James, of Effingham, s. c., from the sixth
South Carolina district; F. E. Chadwick, of
Owatowna, Mimi, from the first Minnesota dis
trict, and Louis G. Ashbury, of New Orleans,
from the second Louisiana district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

PERsoNAL.-Jas. Lawrence, J. B. Whitley,
and C. P. Utley of New York, Edw G. venable
of Petersburg, Va, and S. Alexander of Phila-
delphia. are at Willard's.-W J. Sedgwick,
David B. Seckels, and VIM G.. Field of New
York, John Dalzell of Pittsburg and Chas w.
Casgrain of Detroit, are at the Arlington
j. W. NJ. Bligh of New York. w. s. Westerman
of Adrian, Mich, Com. l. Bishop, u s. N, and
j. A. Cox OF Louisville, are at the st. James
MIR. c. NJ Lacey Sites left the city yesterday as
delegate to the national Y. NJ. C. A. convention
at Philadelphia, and will return on Monday
next, in company with such delegates as will
visit Washington.-Rev. /. L. Townsend re-
turned home last night. having attended the
centennial service at st. Paul's, New York, and
special meeting Of the trustees of the Gen.
eral Theological seminary.-S. Il. Smith and
wife of Dover, N. H., j. H. Walker and wife of
Worcester, Mass, JOS F. Tobias of Philadel-
phia, and ]. z. Osborn and wife of Fall River
Mass, are at the Normandie.-Mr Geo.
s. Cochran will sail on June 26
for an extended continental tour
A. Lichtensten and L. w. Dennis Of New York
are at Welcker's.-Wm. s. Munison, C. c..
Woolworth and E. L. Day of New York, j. w.
Putnam of New Orleans, John NJ. Loop Of In
diana, L. NJ. Robinson of Richmond, Va. and
r. E. Young of North Carolina are at the Eb-
bitt.--Chas. E. Comery, A. S. Draper and
Henry Russell of New York, L. Simpson of
West Virginia, A. A. Wayne of Boston and R.
s. Brown Of Oregon are at the Riggs.-W.
NJ. Richards of Brooklyn, and s. d. Hamilton
Of New York are at the Arno.-John Lin
coin and George NJ Pullman of Chicago and
Jas. Harlan of Iowa are at Wormley's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
THE CHARLEsTON'S SPEED.
It Exceeds the Highest Hopes Of the
Builders.

SANTA BARBARA, May 1.-THE U. 8. cruiser
Charleston was prevented by fog yesterday
from attempting the four-hour run prescribed
by the government but she put to sea during the
afternoon and attained an estimated speed of II
knots with her propellers making l0l revolu-
tions to the minute. 1t has been determined
to run over a course of 80 miles, extending from
Point Conception to point below Ventura, in
order to accurately determine the distance
covered apart from the records made by the
log on the ship.
The members of the naval board watched the
conduct Of the cruiser from the bridges and
from the free board fore and aft, while others
noted the record made by log indications.
When the announcement was made that the
ship was moving at the rate of IL knots per
hour it was regarded as improbable, as it
EXCEEDED THE HIGHEST HOPES
entertained for the cruiser, and, provided she
would maintain the same comparative rate un-
der forced draught and her fully developed
horsepower, it promised to place her among
the speediest of her class in any navy. No Off
cial test could be made of the speed, and it will
not 60 on record, but was accepted as
an approximate test of the Charleston with 100
revolutions of her engine and the estimated de
velopment of 500 horsepower during the high
est development shown of the cruisers spec d.
She cut her way through the water in q
thoroughly clean manner and gave evidence
that her lines perfectly apt for the speed it is
now felt certain she will attain during the
trial. Both engiees were worked smoothly and
gave assurance that under high pressure to be
developed by forced draught they will be
IN CONDITION FOR THE FINAL rEn.
The cruiser will leave this morning, aud pro-
vided the weather is clear it is confidently ex-
pected that a four-hours test will be made.
The builders still hold to the view that n second
or third trial may be necessary, as the
firemen on board have not yet un-
dergonc the trial of feeding the boil er with
forced draught, and that the machine ~ may
not yet be entirely prepared for the tsmands
which will be made upon it. As to the tnal out
come they are now free to declare thei { belief
that the ship will be able after one or two
trials to meet the full requirements mssde by
the government Chief Engineer r. l. Harris,
serving as a member Of the naval exa mining
board, has been incapacitated from serving on
board by illness, and was taken on shore to-day
for treatment under orders issuedby Conn nodore
Brennan. Chief Engineer +. A Wilson has
been appointed to fill the vacancy created on the
board, while Chief Engineer A. Kirby ha been
appointed as O member Of the board If en-
gineers to test the horsepower developm mt Of
the engines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

SAN FRANc1sco May 1.-The steamship City
of New York from Hong Kong and Yokohama,
brings advioes TO April Gath. Japanese papers
express fear that the q. 8. 8. Palos, whic b left
Tientsiu for shee Foo, early in the up ring,
and has NOT been heard OF since, has been lost.
AT Yeko, Corea, April Is, 100 constables beat
q man named Boku to death because he had
paid the entire tax levy Of his village. the peo-
pie being too poor TO pay it The government
believed Boku was seeking popularity and
thought il best 10 put him out Of the way. The
enraged towns people thereupon sttecked the
wounded the survivorA The military finally
restored ordsI.
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Appointments by the President.


The President yesterday afternoon made the
following appointments:
James Townsend of Richmond, Ind, to be
recorder Of the general land Office. Lars K
Aaker, Of Minnesota, to be receiver of public
moneys at Crookston, Mimi. James A. Sprad-
ling, Of New Mexico, to be receiver of public
moneys at Santa Fe, N. Mex. Robert s. Robert
son. Of Indiana, to be member of the board
of registration and election in the territory Of
Utah. John B. Catlin, Of Montana, to be agent
for the Indians Of the Blackfeet agency in Mon
tana. Also the following collectors Of internal
revenue: Levi 8. Wilcox, for the eighth dis
trict of illinois, Samuel D. Warncastle, for the
twenty-third district Of Pennsylvania. Levi s.
Wilcox is prominent physician Of Champaign
county. HIS appointment is credited to Repre-
sentative Cannon. Samuel d. Warncastle is an
employe of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chi
cago railroad company, and resides at Pitts
burg. He was indorsed for the Office by Sem
ators Quay and Cameron, Representative Bayne,
and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
BOULANGER TALKS.
He Says the Government Is Against UNI.
versal Suffrage.

LONDON, May 1l.-In an interview to-day
Gen. Boulanger said that il the French govern
ment intended to prolong the sitting Of the
chamber of deputies until next year, its action
would be equivalent TO a coup def0f against
universal suffrage, and il would be the duty Of
every citizen 10 rise in opposition. He declared
that he would not be the last man 70 rise In
case such action should be taken BY the gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
Survey Of the Road to Mount Vernon.

Survey Of the Road to Mount Vernon.
Col. P. G. Hains has made q report of the
preliminary survey of road from the aque-
duct bridge to Mount Vernon, the object being
the determination Of the most eligible route by
means of such maps as are available and such
examinations as may be necessary, after which
an accurate survey will be made of the pro-
posed line and such data collected a. may be
needed to enable an estimate to be made Of the
cost Of construction of the roadway. For this
purpose $4,000 was appropriated by Congress
February 2S, 1889, of which nothing was ex-
pended during last month. The operations in
April consisted entirely Of preliminary work.
The routes were gone over personally. Trac-
ings were made Of certain necessary maps, of
which copies could not be obtained. Il b ex-
pected that the preparatory work win be COM
pleted IN May, and that the active work Of sur
:ey win b commenced early n the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
The American Exhibit at Paris.

The Secretary Of State has received a tele-
gram from the United States commissioner to
the Paris exposition, from which it seems that
the installation of the United States industrial
sections is as far advanced as that of any nation
in the educational section. It also appears
that whatever delay in the installation Of ex-
hibits has occurred has been due to the ina
bility Of the French administration to complete
the interior of the building, and that in the
American section Of machinery hall steam has
not yet been furnished, while in the fine arts
section it has not been possible to hang all Of
the pictures for the reason that the administra-
ton could not get the rooms in readiness.
Under all these circumstances, however, the
exposition and the American exhibit are, as q
whole, much further advanced than for cor
responding period in 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

81 TIE EVENING Star ID read every day by
more than two-thirds Of the population Of the
city in which it il printed who are able TO read!
Can asis record be matched By asat Of any other
nessspcpsr IN he ssorld
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
War Department Changes.

Resigned: Mrs. Clara T. Emory, clerk class l.,
signal Office; Jefferson D. Howey, clerk class
1000, commissary generals Office. Promoted:
Bernard Wagner. from class e1 900 to class
S1. 200, surgeon generals Office; Mahlon Pursel,
from class el,000 to u, 400, surgeon generals
Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11
rhe Pope Indispossd

Rom, May 1.-The pope Is indispossA Hi
holmes u suffering from the effects Of ths
sirooeo, whish - bssn prsvaali.g for ssns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

To-DAYs BOND OFFERINGS aggregated s4O.-
600 as follows: Registered 41Ss, $50, 900 at 1OS
fiat, $4,000 at 1O8, S4O0 at 1OS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTo-DAY-Internal rev
enue. S473. 3.039; customs, $169, 1923.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
o DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
HARRIET DIMOND v. CATHERINE DEyTZ, ct al, No.
IL 1857, Equity Doc. %.
This being referred to me to ascertain and re-
port, among other matters the indebtedness and
tate Of WILLIAM CAHILI. deceased, at the time of
his death shall proceed execute the said order of
reference on SATURDAY, the kIGHTEENTH DAY
OF MAY, 1889, at TWELVE O'CLOCK M, at my
office in the United States Court House, in this city
All creditors of the said WILLIAM CAHILL and per-
interested in the said estate notified
their claims or before the said date.
ap3O-tu6s3w JAS. g. PAYNE. Auditor.
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GRANTED New TRIAL.-Judge Walker, of
Cleveland, set aside the verdict in the case of
Maj. Daniel O'Driscoll, who was convicted of
violation of the pension laws, on the ground of
Inconsistency, and granted new trail Major
ODriscOll returned to Washington last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

PRESIDENT HARRISON HoNoRED BY FISHING
CLUB.-The Woodmont Rod and Gun club has
elected President Harrison as an honorary
member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

fHR EvKSnso STAR Is served 20 subscribers In She
city BY carriers on their own account at 10 per
week. or &c per month Copies at the counter,
cents each By mail-postass prepAid-5O cent? 8
month; one year, %; six months. s3
Entered at the Post Once at Washington. D. C, -
second class mail matter
THE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Friday-e1 .
year. postage prepaid Six months. so cents
~ All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance;
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

POSTMASTER GENERAL WANAMAKER says that
it is not time yet for cent postage. .'Don't
reduce the rate, but improve the SERVICE" is
his motto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

send, of Richmond, Ind, appointed by the
President yesterday to be recorder of the gen.
eral land Office, stated in The STAR last even
ing, is colored man. He was a member of the
ffty-fourth Massachusetts, regiment is an ex-
member OF the Indiana legislature, is the mis-
sionary secretary of the A. NJ E. church, and
was prominently mentioned in connection with
the Office of recorder of deeds of this District
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Straw HsTs

uALF USUAL PRIcEs-FINE DERBY HATS
H Dunlop and knox styles. all eolors. e1 70 sl5Q;
best made e2. Straw Hats 1Oc % 81. AMERICAN
nyo-lms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11

CHIEF OF THE COPYING DIvIsIoN.-The Sec
retary of the Treasury yesterday appointed F.
W. Flowers, of Maine, to be chief of the copy
ing division of the supervising architects Office,
vice Robert j. Walker. resigned.