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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

full scrutiny before any attempt to pass IL is
made. President Robb, of the Park Depart
ment. is understood to have given his approval
to the bill while Mr.. J. Seayer Page, one OF
the New Parks Commissioners, thinks 1t need
less and dangerous An obvious queSolon onse
needs answering is, Why did the city take
land for the parks that is so soon found not
TO be- needed?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
A sEr.nAcK FOR ARKANsAs.

From The 81, Louis Globe Democrat
n Arkansas fails 10 capture and punish the assassin
NJ Colonel Clayton and all who were engaged In the
conspiracy the State will receive blow which hun
drrd lmml grafton societies would not DO ablo to
teract In ten years,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

Governor Hill has embarked on his veto crusade
by putting his foot bin relating to the opening
of o street in the dourishing city of Newburg His
reason is that the bill violates the idea of home
rule Now, home rule is an excellent principle;
but has it neves occurred TO Mr.. Hill that there
is danger of his making it hobby?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
nAs SHE REEFS pIyoRcEpf

From The Chicago NeWs'
1ba ,novement now on foot 20 change the name of
,ht c.v from Chicago % MaryandersonvilIs has
MAKING great Roadway OF late. II Il not yet entirely
certain, however, that the movement VIII be sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

II Mr.. Breckenridge believes he was honestly
elected. or if he honestly believes he was elected.
he does not need TO accept a blcodstained GER
tihcate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
DAILY TRIBUNE FEBRUARY EN PAGES

" The Rochester Union1 says. We suspect that
The UnionD is right The grip which the saloon
keepers have on David is consecutively tenacious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
MIR. nouGoAULT NOT ORIGINAL

FROM Tho IOstDb HtfhIu'
In decrylng the influence Of the press on the drama
and me- exponents Mr. Dion Roucicault kicks down the
ladder BY which no has climbed TO fame II Is an old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

The mercury went az degrees below zero at
ST. Vincent MINI, and &c below in Manitoba yes
terday morning, beating the best previous record
this winter by from 10 10 degrees. -Four cold
waves have now come across tho country IN
rapid succession in scarcely more than week;
that u Sunday night and this new one being the
severess. Were il not for the quick and very
marked reactions in the temperature between
them, there would by this time be splendid skating
and good ice-crop ready for the harvest Like the
Samoan question, our winter weather is far from
being settled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

The clergyman who opened the SENATE yester-
day with prayer referred 10 political gamblers
who buy up the votes Of the ignorant immigrants
who comprise such large proportion Of the popu-
Aton OF the cities" lie had no sooner concluded
tlan the silver-tongued Grady was on his feet
angrily demanding that this clergyman should
never be allowed TO pray in his Senatorial pres
ence again. The difficulty about tbs is that al
most any prayer on any subject fred at random,
would be likely to hit Grady in vital spot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
rn1s nAs nrEN TIm REpunILcAN FRACTION.

IRON Ihs NeW-forh WUIIu'
der the modern end democratic dispensation
there il nothing moro dignihed than labor, and there
Is nothing better for an exPresident than TO demon.
strate The fact that remain self sustainng and
useful member Of society,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

The Marion County Qndianapolis) Grand
jury have at last indicted Moore, the defaulter
for half million. Why were not some steps
in this direction taken before Moore slipped
off to Canada? The Prosecutor claims that
it was not his fault, because the officers OF the
insurance company failed to take the initiative.
This does not appear to be good excuse. The
dereliction of the company was no reason for
non-aetiOn in Indianapolis, where the crime
was committed and confessed. That no at
tempt was made to punish Moore is hagrant
failure Of justice
Mayor Grant has vetoed resolution Of the
Board Of Aldermen providing for committee
Of that body to go to Albany and urge certain
legislation So far good. But he says fur
ther, that the Board has undoubted power to
appoint committee for any purpose which it
may deem proper, without reference to any
other branch of the city government" With
this approval, we suppose the Aldermen will
at once proceed to infiict themselves on the
members Of the Legislature, though no advice
or suggestion from them is needed, and the
fact Of their proposing anything would be
prima-facie evidence that it would DO bad
thing for the city. When their committee puts
In a bill for expenses at AlbaEy. however, we
trust the Mayor will have no scrupIes about
yetcing it.
To purchase lands for new parks and straight
way 70 proceed to ask the Legislature for au-
thority to sell portions OF them indicates bad
Judgment or a lack of foresight, or both, on
the part of somebody. The bill introduced by
Senator Ives on Monday evidently nesds caro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

Hlibuster Is defined in the dictionary MS
= pirate, or sea-robber; buccaneer; free
booter.' The flibusters who are standing ia the
way Of the Copyright bill are wen named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

Mr.. Mills tells correspondent of The Spring
field Republican" that he is "by no means dis
couraged" We are glad to hear it. since the
sympathetic effect of Mr. Mills's dependency
upon the cog-wh, els of the universe could only
be runous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06

| Governor Hill may be relied upon not TO approve
of any Higb-Lioense bin similar TO the one passed
| by tho Republicans Of the last Legislature So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-06
3getu91ork Daily Gribn,rs

FOUNDED By HORACE GRE ELEx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A GREAT PAPER.
What Tomorrow Twelve.Page Star
will Contain.

To-morrow's STAR will be brimful of good
things. Besides covering the news field in all
parts Of the world it will contain number of
carefully prepared articles, which are excep-
tionally interesting and particularly suited
to a home paper such as The STAR
is. To-morrows issue will be twelve
pages, as usual The additional space,
| caused by the enlargement Of the paper on
Saturday is always filed with the choicest Of
reading matter, and SO varied as to please
everybody. The EXCEPTIONAL facilities afforded
by extensive telegraphic connections, thor
oughly equipped mechanical department. and
large force of well-trained newspaper re-
porters enables The STAR to come before the
public without rival. To-morrow's paper
will be fully up to the standard. Among it's
features will be the following interesting arti-
cles:
HEATING AND COOKING Qllustrated):-
Stoves and kitchen utensils of all countries,
as illustrated by the collection in the Ma
tional museum.
IN NAVAL CIRCLES Qllustrated):-
Wives of prominent naval officers and their
histories.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (Illustrated):-
Live Washington men and how they have
succeeded.
AIDING WOMAN'S CHARMS
How to keep cool and comfortable during the
heated term.
ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS
What to do and what not to do in society.
CONsERvATORIES OF THE RICH=
Beautiful flower rooms arranged for decora-
tive purposes. By Mary Gay Humphreys.
THE ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
very readable love story with good end
ing.
HOME MATTERS
Practical hints to industrious housewives.
A TALK ABOUT THEOSOPHY-
What DIR. Elliott Coues said in chat with a
STAR reporter.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Buildings and builders of Washington. An
interesting chapter.
OUTDOOR SPORTS
What is going on on the base ball diamond
and on the tennis court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Minnesota's New Drunkards' Law.

MISSEAPoLIs, MINI, May Ex-senator
Scheffer's drunkards' law went into effect yes
terday. 1t provides that whoever becomes in
toxicated by voluntarily drinking intoxicating
liquors shall be deemed guilty of the crime of
drunkenness, and upon conviction thereof shall
be punished as follows For the first offense by a
fine Of not less than $40 nor more than $40. or
by imprisonment for not less than ten or more
than forty days. For the second offense by i'm
prisonment for not less than thirty nor more
than sixty days, or by fine of not less than
$40 nor more than $50. For the third and all
subsequent offenses by Imprisonment of not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Plans and Movements of Prominent Per-
sOns-Personal Mention.

Count and Countess d'Archot, Of the Belgian
legation, have returned from stay of some
weeks in New York city. Mrs. Detmold, Count
ess dArschots mother. died in her New York
home on the 4th of March last and the count
ess is therefore in the deepest mourning She
Is also suffering from severe spran in her
back. Count dArschot and his beautiful wife
will leave here for New York city and the north
ern summer resorts about the middle of next
month.
George b. Loring, the new minister to Portu-
gal. at very elaborate dinner in Boston last
Saturday night
Mrs. Isaac Henderson. widow of the late pub
Usher of the New York Evening Post, has built
commodious residence. No. 1912. on Rhode
Island avenue, and has recently moved into it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Pellew, who ar e
greatly enjoying their new residence on the
corner of Massachusetts avenue and 18th street.
will go shortly to Asheville, N. c., for few
weeks stay.
Mrs. Edward Brooke, of X street, and her
debutante daughter have been thrown into
mourning by the recent death of the mother
of Mrs. Brooke.
Public Printer Palmer is located in summer
quarters on street. He has taken house on
18th street from the first of September, and
will bring his family here at that time to oc-
cupy it.
Mrs. L. Q. c. Lamar, jr., and her little son,
sailed from New York city yesterday for Glas-
gov. From there she goes to Paris. where she
expects to spend year in artistic studies.
MIR. Augustus G. Heaton will read paper
upon Amelie Rives-Chandler at a meeting of
the Neighbours club on next Tuesday evening
at DIR. Johnstons residence on street.
Mrs. Gen. Lander will entertain the mem
bers of the Literary society at a garden party
afternoon
attached to her picturesque place on Capitol
Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pollok will sail for Europe
nextweek. They will visit the Paris exposition
Col. and Mrs. John Hay have sailed for
Europe, and will also inspect the Paris exposi-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Preston B. Sands are receiv-
ing the congratulations of their friends on the
birth of child. Mrs. Sands was the daughter
Of the late Judge McCue, of Brooklyn, and has
been In retirement during the past few months
on account of his recent death.
The Misses Maury will spend portion of the
summer as the guests of Mrs. Ira Davenport, at
Kingston, on the Hudson.
The garden party at Carroll Springs SAM
tarium, Forest Glen, for the benefit of the
Homeopathic dispensary, was great success.
Over 500 people were on the grounds. The
tournament resulted as follows: First prize,
MIR. Frank Keys; second prize, Mr.. Enos Keys;
third prize, Mr.. Alfred Ray; fourth prize.
Howard Bachelor. Mr.. Will Robertson gave
| an enjoyable exhibition on the bicycle. In the
| evening the grounds were brilliantly lighted
with Chinese lanterns. Dancing was enjoyed
until late hour. A handsome sum was rea-
lized for the dispensary.
Mrs. Blackburn, the wife of the late governor
of Kentucky, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hamp-
den Zane, 1215 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
CANADIAN DISSATISFACTION.
Rumored Changes in the Dominion
Cabinet the Cause.

Ottawa, Ont. says: 1t is generally understood
here that ]. II. Pope, minister of railways and
canals, will be succeeded by j. H. Chaplain as
secretary Of state. Mr.. Colby. NJ. P, will
succeed Mr.. Chapleau as secretary of state
These appointments will cause great dissatis-
faction throughout the country. as it is gener-
ally conceded that Colby receives his appoint
ment because of the service rendered the gov
eminent last session by a powerful speech sup
porting the action of the administration ON
allowing the Jesuit's esta te act. The govern
ment is coming in for vigorous denunciation
all around for its action in reference to this
question, and Mr.. Calby's appointment will
simply add more full to the flame which even
now threatens the government with defeat at
the next general elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for The EVENING STAR.

PocAHoNTAs CITY.-During the period in
which the Arrow company was announcing
here the building of the mammoth Pocahontas
NJ. A. buchanan, of Washington, purchased the
square OF ground opposite Battery Rogers for
$1,000. and a survey was made, many score
building lots laid out and Arrow City estab-
lished there, with Pocahontas street running
through 1t. The square, with a comfortable
two-story brick house upon it, had been sold
at auction in 1916, just before retrocession, for
$3.50, to Irwin IL Co. Some years ago it was
sold to Capt. English for $1,000. He improved
the place and sold it for $1,000 The property,
after the sale at $4,000, was assessed at % OOO
At the last meeting Of the city council the
owner sent in a sharp protest against the assess
ment and offered to sell the square at less than
$4,000 to any member of the city council But
the members did not see in the proposal a good
chance of going into the real estate business,
| and referred the matter to the finance COM
mittee.
The MONUMENT CELEBRATIoN.-The citizens
committee on the monument celebration met
| again last night at the city building and con-
tinued preparations for the observances next
Friday. The headquarters of the visiting
| organizations will be fixed at McBurney's hall
The Maryland society of the confederate army
and navy will come from Baltimore by way OF
| Shepherds and cross the river. The mayors of
several Virginia cities will be present. and it is
| expected that many state organizations as well
as some Washington companies will attend.
ms morning the derrick is in operation at the
monument site, and blocks of stone are being
placed in position.
| Nor So BAD AS Was FEAREp.-One of the
ways to wake up Alexandria is to start a rumor
that the Midland railway shops are to be re-
moved from the city, and Alexandria has this
week been wide awake over such report II
turns out, however, that only the office of the
general freight and passenger agent Major c.
NJ. Borum, will be removed. This office, with its
clerks, Messrs. Beckham, Greenaway, Menifee
Monroe and Wilson, will be removed TO Lynch.
burg at an early day.
NorEs.-The republicans Of the fourth ward
will hold meeting to ratify the city nomina.
| tions tonight at Excelsior hall. 1.-The Portne,
brewing company here has elected r. Portner
president; Paul Muelhauser superintent; C. A,
Strangman, treasurer, and F. P. Madigan anG
G. Waller, directors.-Mr. John s. Beach il
about TO put up two brick dwellings, on st
Asaph, near Oronoko street, and Mr.. w. +,
Vincent has contracted to do the work fol
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
DIR. CRONiN AGAIN.
He is Now Said to Have Been Seen and
Recognized In st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, May IA rumor circulated last
night that DIR. Cronin had been seen in st.
Louis and clearly recognized. Two gentleman,
who knew DIR. Cronin well. saw him issue from
a building on 10th and Franklin and enter q
carriage. To add plausibility to the rumor it
is known that two Chicago reporters and two
well-known detectives, of that city, are in ST.
Louis and avoid saying why they are here. 1t
is believed that they have information of such
a character as to lead them to believe that Dr.
Cronin is in this city, and that they are here to
unrayel the mystery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Horse Car Comes Near Going into the
Chicago River.

CHICAGO, May IA street car containing
twelve passengers had a narrow escape from
going into the river from the State street
bridge about 10 o'clocklast night
By misunderstanding, lack of proper sig
mails. the car was driven on the bridge Just as
ii was about to turn and was not seen BY the
bridge tender. As the horses attached to the
car reached the other side of the bridge it
swung open and they plunged into the river
With rare presence of mind Driver O'Neill set
his brake and pulled the pin and the car was
stopped with the front wheels within foot of
the end o; ~ bridge. None Of the passengers
were injured The horses were rescued, neither
being badly hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
WHIPPED BY A MOB.
An Old Man Pulled from a Feather
Bed and Given Seventy Five Lashes.

CHICAGO. May IA Horton, Kan, special
says: Joseph Pelz, an Austrian. in the restau-
rant business, was taken from his home by
two hundred men last night. carried half a
mile south of town and given seventy-five
lashes on his bare back. Pelz had brutally
beaten his step-daughter, thirteen years old, to
compel her to sign over to him certain property
which belonged to her. Pelz under bond
to answer to the authorities for the offense.
Pelzs wife, fearing that mob would take him
before morning, had sewed him up in feather
tick, covered it over with heavy mattress and
then laid on the bed and feigned sickness.
The couple fought the regulators like tigers
while the old man was being pulled out of his
feathery nest. Pelz was warned to leave the
town at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
CYCLONE BILL.
He II Believed to be One of Those Who
Robbed Paymaster Wham.

Trcsox, A. T., May 17.-Advices from Fort
Thomas says that Cyclone Bill, who was ar
rested at Clinton Wednesday, is undoubtedly
one of the gang that robbed Paymaster wham
He answers the description of the lame man.
He cannot explain his whereabouts during sew
eral hours previous to and after the robbery.
-Four others Of the gang are known and will
probably be arrested to-day. woman passed
Major Wham on horseback half an hour before
the attack, going toward Thomas. and whenthe
light was over she was seen near by. She saws
she saw the robbers, recognized six of them
all of whom are well known in the vicinity of
Thomas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
The 0Empireo All Rioht

DULUTH, MINI, May l7.-There is no truth
in the burning of the United Empire. ru-
NOR that she had been burned was set afoat
here yesterday, and sent broadcast over the
country, but how il started is not known. BY
inquiry at the Office of her agent here, il was
learned that he had heard nothing of it, Later
he received telegram from General Manager
Beatty, of the line, that she left Kinzardee,
Ont, Wednesday night, and he had heard OF
10 trouble. 1t was afterward learned that she
passed the Saulte yesterday afternoon at 2:3e
bound for this port. The boat is a passenger
steamer, and valued at 800, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Will not Accent the Reduction,

CHICAGO, May IA dispatch from streator,
III, says: convention of the miners Of the
northern Illinois district concluded three
days session yesterday. In reply TO the an
nouncement Of a reduction of 10 cents per ton
BY the operators they offer to accept a reduc-
ton OF % cents per ton, the same as the
miners Of Pennsylvania and Ohio have offered
The operators have declined this, and they
proposed arbitrations. The indications are
that mining will be suspended in northern
Illinois for some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A QUESTION OF DUTY.
Can Parts of Chairs be Taken Into
Canada Free of Tax.

OTTAWA, OSr.. May 17.-Mr. Linstey, a rep
resentative of the Oneida Community at Niagara
Falls, N. Y. had an interview with the minister
of customs yesterday and asked permission to
bring into Canada free of duty the separate
parts required in the manufacture of what are
known as American chairs, the chairs to be
completed in Canada. The minister said the
request would receive consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Severe Hail-storIn in Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 1.-THE worst
hail-storm that ever visited central and north
ern Iowa passed. over this place yesterday
morning. lasting but two or three minutes.
Many Of the stones were larger than hens eggs
They cut the leaves and small limbs from trees.
damaged vege Stion, and caused loss of sew
eral thousand dollars to greenhouses and win
dows. Had there besn much wind the damage
would have been i'm uense. Some houses near
this city were Sigh y damaged by an incipient
tornado, but no ons was h.rt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
The Latest from the Montana Election.

HELENA MoST., Nj 1.-THE returns from
Tuesdays election are still incomplete, but it is
believed that the constitutional convention
will be composed of 80 democrats and "a re-
publicans. Two of the democrats are indie
pendents, leaving a working majority Of g.
Not enough returns have been received to
enable clear judgment to be formed of the
relative strength of the two parties on the
popular vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

SHELBYvnLE, IND, May 17.-Geo. Hawery, a
wealthy farmer of this county, was arrested
yesterday and taken to Nashville on a warrant
charging him with being one Of two men who
passed over $500 in counterfeit fyes and tens
there last Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
showered With Molten Iron.

CHICAGO, May IA dispatch from San Fran
cisco says: An accident occurred at the iron
works Wednesday night, by which eleven mold
ers were badly injured The men had poured
hot metal into mold, and the escaping steam,
which could find no vent through the usual
holes. which were clogged, burst the entire
mold and scattered red-hot metal over the men,
Several were so badly burned that they could
not walk. 1t Is feared that one of the injured
viii die.