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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
THE DAKOTA CONVENTION.
Speech by Hon. 5. s. Cox, of New
York. on the Progress of Liberty.

Representative S. S. Cox, of New York. made
long speech yesterday at the opening of the
constitutional convention at Huron Oak He
made elaborate reference TO the building up of
the United States by the cession of land from
colonial and state governments, and spoke on
the wisdom of the Louisiana purchase, in
which was situated the four new states that are
to be admitted to the Union this year. After
illusions to our general physical and agricul-
tural progress the orator next dilated upon
the progress of the ten prairie states and
western territories and then the advancement
of Dakota, on each head illustrating the mar
velous growth which belonged to the new states
which were becoming ''stars set upon the fore
head of our country" An extended narrative
of the settlement of the great northwest in
which the speaker pictured the journeys of
Lewis and Clark, and other explorers, and the
methods of living among the aborigines, was
followed by eulogy of the people who reside
within the limits of the new states. They were
honest, their ethics were as square as their
sections of land. You have no color line" he
said. You are color blind. You have no race
question for your interests are homogeneous
Only your soil is black" In concluding, Mr..
Cox welcomed the people of the Sisters of the
northwest just entering the Union. Ito the
Olympian race in which we are about to start
upon the course Of continental empire, to the
enjoyment of the privileges advantages, i'm
munities, and guarantees which protect prop
erty, reputation, person, liberty, religion, and
life ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

Capt. Blunt Succeeded as Inspector of
Small-Arms Practice by Lieut.. Bliss.

BY virtue Of general order issued from the
War department, Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt, ord
nance department. has been relieved from duty
at the headquarters of the army as inspector of
small-arms practice, and has been ordered to
report in person to the chief of ordnance. The
order continues:
"Capt. Blunts services, in connection with
the development of an effective system of rifle
practice in the army, have been of the highest
importance. and his name will long be honora-
bly, connected with this great advance in the
military service of the country"
Captain-or, as he is better known. Colonel
Blunt, was one of General Sheridan's personal
aides, and has been on duty here for over four
years. He is the author of "Blunt's Target
and Rife Practice" which is used as text
book by both the regular and militia services
of the country.
First Lieutenant Tasker H. Bliss. an aide-de-
camp on the staff of General Schoield, is an
nounced as inspector of small arms and artil-
lery practice at the headquarters OF thesPrmy,
in place of Captain Blunt. The latter viii be
given duties in the ordnance department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
The Sabin Divorce Suit.

A saltwater (Minn.) special to the New Yorl
World says: Ex-senator Dwight NJ. Sabin il
moving heaven and earth to counteract the
feeling aroused against him throughout Min.
nesota by his action in having Mrs. Sabin com.
mitted to an inebriate asylum at Flushing, L.
l., and then securing divorce from her on
the ground of habitual drunkenness and
excessive use Of opium. When the facts of the
divorce case were made public four-ffths OF
Sabin's friends in this city and St. Paul not
only gave him the cold shoulder, but con-
demned in emphatic terms his suspicious
method of casting off the woman who was
chiefly instrumental in securing his advance
ment, socially and politically. Capitalists who
helped him during his numerous financial
troubles gave it out that he could no longer
depend upon them for financial aid should he
require it, and the press of the state unite in
censuring him. Mr.. and Mrs. Sabin had nc
children of their own, but gave shelter to and
supported three orphan girls. Two of these
aged ten and eleven respectively, were the
daughters of Delegate Raymond, of Dakota
and the other the child of Rush Chambers q
relative of Mrs. Sabin. The children are now
at school at Georgetown, D. G. Mr.. Sabin has
made formal application to the district court
of Washington county to be allowed to legally
adopt the three children. He asks to have
his name added to those Of the children. Al
yet no one has been able to communicate with
Mrs. Sabin In her retreat at Flushing, although
several attempts have been made"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
DAVITT'S EXAMINATION,
Some Pertinent Remarks About It by
Sir Charles Russell.
al Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, July 5.-Davitt's cross-examination
was concluded yesterday and Sir Chas Russell
said to me at its close: ''Is it not scandalous
that in Mondays cross-examination they never
once asked him directly or indirectly whether
he was guilty OF any of the acts criminally
charged against him in the accusation of the
Times? 1t was not even suggested that Davitt
did anything criminal or melted any one TO do
anything criminal. Davitt's name was origin
ally omitted from the list. but was subsequently,
added without justification. The commission
has now lasted l02 days and 100000 questions
have been asked and the result is nothing"
Jacoby's party under LIbouchere, moved into
the field last night against the royal grant to
the prince and princess. One hundred and
twenty-five members voted for Laubouchere's
amendment In the fifth party the two men,
bers for Northampton will strive for the lead
Bradlaugh, of the conservative section, and
Labouchere, of the radical. The multiplica-
ton of groups weakens the parties and
strengthens the throne.
The news from Newfoundland creates anxiety
Annexation to the United States is gaining
ground and the disputes with the French are
threatening serious trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
A MYSTERIOUS PRISONER
The Chicago Police Believed 10 Have
Taken an Important Man.

CHICAGO, July 5-The H,rdid this morning
prints thesfollowing: l.. birmingham. the North
Side druggist. who sailed for England MedDes-
day afternoon to escape the wrath Of the Chi-
cSgo Clan-na-Gael. is liable 20 turn up shortly
As witness for the Times in the Parnell in
quiry. That Birmingham is in possession OF a
good many valuable facts concerning Irish
revolutionary affairs IN America Is not doubted.
he obtained his Information through various
peculiar sources, and ne
IMPARrED 1T To THE BRITISH oovTRNNrST
from time to time by either reporting in person
or by means Of the cable. He was suspected
by irishnen because he made frequent trips to
London and the continent in search os drucs
lie said he could buy cheaper on the other
side than he could in America. Inquiry proved
that lac was not telling the truth. and then he
was pointed out as man who was worth
watching. After Or. Cronin's body was found
Birmingham began 60 get uneasy. and he prac-
tically sacrificed has property 60 be in posi-
ton TO get out of the country on the shortest
notice. lie had had trouble with the doctor
once, and the latter's friends did not regard
him with friendly eye.
MYSTERIOUS PRISONER
Late last night several detectives from the
central station took prisoner to the Harrison
street station and locked him mp in a witness
cell. The greatest secrecy was observed by
evident that they had made an important
arrest They refused 10 say who their prisoner
was or why he was arrested. but il Is known
that the arrest was made in connection with
the Cronin case. IL was also said that the
prisoner was none other than the man who
drove Cronin from the COnklins 70 the Carlson
cottage. Efforts to see the prisoner were
futile.
NOTHING NEw IN THE CASE.
States-AttOrney Longenecker insisted that
there Is nothing new in the Cronin case He
claimed tins morning that he did not
know who the mysterious prisoner said
20 be under arrest az the armory may
be, and denied that the police we're
searching for any particular man. The man
who drove DIR. Cronin from has Office and u b.
Simonds are both wanted. bat SO far the iden-
uty Of neither Of them has been discovered The
authorities are doing their very best 20 learn
who 1t is that Is supplying Martin Burke. at
winnipeg. with the money for his defense. The
desperate fight being made q prevent Burke's
extraditon conyinees the police and the states
attorney that he Is the man who can furnish
the connecting link between the in
stigators and financial hackers of the
crime and the actual assassins The discovery
! OF how Burke gets the money and from whom
would plainly indicate the real source of the
discovery. Judge Longenecker thinks that
Burke will be delivered up 10 the United States,
but ne looks for the utmost resistance by him
and his co-consplFat0rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
AN IRIsH-AMERICAN REPUBLIC.
Objects of an Association Formed I'm
Chicago Yesterday.

CHICAGO. July 5-A number of prominent
Irish-Americans held a private meeting yester-
day afternoon to discuss the feasibility Of or
ganizing an Irish-American republic associa-
tion to advance the interests Of ireland and the
Irish race. After lengthy discussion it was
unanimously decided 10 adopt plan of action
formulated and proposed by Wm. T. Griffin.
Accordingly an organization was perfected to
be known as the Irish America Republic as
sociation and an election of officers was held
II was the intention Of the projectors of the
aboye-named association to organize a land
syndicate, composed of influential aud wealthy
lrishmen. send representatives to Canada,
Chill, Peru, and Mexico. The latter country. it
is understood. would be willing 10 dispose Of
Lower California or neighboring state under
certain conditions. with the privilege of estab-
fishing an lrish-American republic thereon
The money expended on improvements. neces-
saries ana land will be secured by mortgage
without interest at very low rate of in
terest, and will be collected in snail annual in-
stallments. the same rent. This money will
be utilized to build and equip a navy. organize
an army. develop the resources of the country,
and establish a republic.
SAID ONE OF THE MEN INTERESTED
in the movement: should Canadian land be
secured an effort will be made to colonize il
with 100000 Irish and Irish American farm
ers. This number of Irishmen. with the addi-
tion of the Irish already IN Canada and the
sistance of the French-C anadian element
would, it is thought, be able 20 capture the
Canadian government and convert it into
powerful Franco-Irish republic. The only OPP
position expected as likely to occur 20 the
formation of a Franco-lrish republic will be in
the province of Ontario. This opposition,
however, will be suppressed by throwing the
disaffected portion OF TINS province into the
American Union. When once within the juris-
diction of the United States. the neutrality
laws will keep the inhabitants in check and
compel them to become reconciled 20 their
situation. Bat should England dispute the
authority of her Franco-Irish subjects 20 as
slme exclusive control of Canadian affairs and
declare war against them. the neutrality law
would not prevent the enormous emigration of
Irishmen from this country 90 Canada"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
WRECK OF AN EXCURSION BOAT.
Frightful Panic, but all the Passen-
gers Finally Saved.

CHICAGO. July 5.-A dispatch from Winnipeg.
Man., SAYS: A great crowd OF people here
celebrated the Fourth Of July in truly Ameri-
can style. The city was packed with people
and the streets wore a gala appearance.
Among the many methods OF celebration was
an excursion. The steamer. laden with four
hundred people. left the city for a trip on the
Red river, which was 10 occupy several hours.
A high wind prevailed at the time, and as it
increased in intensity the crew found il impos-
slble TO manage the steamer. and she was
driven upon the rocks with a terrible crash.
The greatest CONSERVATION followed. Many
women and children were included in the
party. and IN the wild excitement succeeding
the shock they were crowded and crushed by
the throng about them struggling 20 reach a
place OF safety. Through the heroism OF
few men a number of small boats from this
city were finally brought into use and the
work of transporting the panic-stricken excur-
slonists TO the shore was begun. IL was
labor of hours. but was at last accomplished
safely. and the last passenger was deposited
unharmed on the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
A NEW ADJUTANT-GENER
Lieutenant Lemly, of the Third Artil-
lery, Selected for the Position.

First Lieut.. Henry R. Lem1y, third artillery,
stationed at Washington barracks. has been
ordered to duty temporarily as adjutant-gene-
raj of the District national guard to fill the va
cancy caused by the recent relief of Lieut.
Ngeiow from that post The question of fill
ing this place has been rather difficult one,
and the Acknowledgement of the army has been
at work upon it for several weeks. There
were large number of applicants, and ma
jorlty of them good men, but the position is
such that man Of peculiar qualities is re-
quired to fill it acceptably. Two officers were
approached, either of whom would have
made an excellent adjutant-general bnt
for personal reasons they were unable to
undertake the duties. The appointment of
Lieut.. Lemly it will be observed, is merely
temporary, but it undoubtedly will lead
to his permanent assignment to the duty.
The reason for this course is that Secretary
Proctor just before his departure, discov-
cred that this is q Presidential assign
ment. and he therefore concluded that it
would be better to give the matter a lit
tie more thought As the guard is going into
camp the latter part of this month. it is inn
portant that they should have an adjutant-gen-
eral during that period, and the temporary ap-
pointment was made accordingly.
HENRY ROWAN LEMLY
was appointed to West Point i'll 1868 and was
graduated four years later, when he was COM
missioned second lieutenant of the third cav
airy. In 1878 he was transferred to the third
artillery. During his cavalry service he was
acting adjutant of the third cavalry and took
part in the Indian fights of Tongue River,
Slim Buttes, and Rosebud. He was in charge
of the party running the boundary line be-
tween Wyoming and Dakota when his camp
was attacked by Indians. His successful scout
after horse-thieves received recognition by
Gen. Crook, commanding department of the
Platte, in general orders. In June, 1880. he
was appointed director of the National military
school, of Columbia, and for three years was
stationed at Bogota, with the honorary commits
sion of colonel i'll the Colombian army. After
his return from South America he was ap-
pointed aide-de-camp to Gen. Hancock and
was serving in that capacity at the time of the
latter's death. Since that time he has been
stationed at Washington barracks. He was
promoted to first lieutenancy, third artillery,
in February. 1880. Lieut.. Lemley is the au-
thor Of several military works and is well
known as an interesting writer of magazine
articles. He is the author of Spanish trans
lation of Upton's Tactics, which was adopted
by the Colombian government, and of an Eng
lish translation of Fix's Strategy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
The Three Americas Exposition.

At meeting of the produce exchange of
Wilmington, N. c., held on Wednesday, the
following standing committee on the Three
Americas exposition OF 1892 was appointed:
D. L. Gore, president; John L. Cantwell, Sec
retary; VIM. Calder, d. G. Worth, and j. II.
Currie.
In his letter announcing the appointment of
the committee the secretary adds: ''You have
our cordial good wishes. Our whole business
community are in full sympathy with the OBJ
jects of your exposition"
This makes the thirty ninth board of trade
committee recently appointed in the principal
cities throughout the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

PERsoSAL.-Frank and Thos. Venity Of Lon
don England, s. Robinson of California, Jas.
S. Rutan and W. T. Marshall of Pittsburg, C.
NJ. Moxweli, A. H. Simpson and F. A. Funke OF
New York. and f. l.. Wyckoff of Elmira are at
Willard's.-J. Ramsey of Seattle. w. r.. W.
Haffin, ID. Collier, G. Moore and G. Gates OF
New York, Vice-Admiral NJ. Grant of London,
Hon. j. Gobble of Iowa, and g. Smith of Colo
RADIO are OF the Ebbitt.-J. Quakenbush of
Troy, j. Smart of North Carolina, A. Dixon of
Kentucky, Il. Butcher of Philadelphia. and L.
Watson Of Pennsylvania are at the Riggs.-
j. Townsend and Miss Townsend of Ohio. and
FL. Gardner of New York, are at the Arno.
T.. S. Belts, C.. W. Belts of Brooklyn. and p.
Chandler of Boston are at Chamberlain's.-
j. b. Milborg of Ohio is at Wecker's-
Judge A. G. Lehman of Plymouth. N. C., Wei
ton Everett of Philadelphia, Pa, X. o. Holmes
and wife of Kearney, Neb., W. A. Gregg of At
lanta, Ca, and George A. Rankin of Cam
bridge, Mass. are at the st. James.--First As
sistant Secretary George Chandler of Kansas,
Attorney-General Miller Of Indiana, Attorney
General J. Z. Cotton Of Maine, Envoy S. J.
Ranner and wife of St Petersburg, Russia, Hon.
J. +. Lacey and Col. W. ii. Hasbury of Iowa,
Il. Mayorga of Nicaragua, L. S. Grisworld of
Boston, Mass, and Judge Z. L. Bingham of
Ohio are at the Hamiton.--Eugene Waller
stein of Germany, j. Marata, Y. Watanabe, X.
lamasski and 7. Takeno of Toxic, Japan, and
4. III. Simpson Of New York are at Wizards. -
L. ID. Scott of Cleveland, Ohio, and w. d.
Hines OF Baltimore, Nd, arc at the Hotel
johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
AT JOHNSTOwN.
The Work of Cleaning Up the Valley to
be Completed To-day.

JoHNsTowS, Pa, July 5.-The work of clean
ing up the Conemaugh valley Will be completed
this morning. This afternoon Major Phillips
will begin work on stoney creek. clearing out
debris as far up as Kernville. He thinks the
entire job viii be completed by Saturday. On
Saturday one contractor will be given entire
charge OF the town. and all officers OF the y.
q. Z. will leave for their home Contractor
Mcknight, of Pittsburg, will probably be placed
in charge of the work
The committee ON valuation Of property will
probably finish their work to-day. 1t has been
discovered that many prOperty-owners are over
vasuing their losses, and probably great deal of
trouble will occur when il comes TO distributing
the funds in the hands OF the committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
Trouble About st. Paul Property.

ST.. Paul, MIMI, July 5.--Cieo. W. Ewing, Of
Fort Wayne, Ind. has made claim through an
attorney to one-ifteenth interest in property in
various parts OF ~. Paul. estimated 70 be worth
s2,o0o,oO0. December 81, 1868, Geo. W. Ewing,
lr-, conveyed 10 his father, Geo. W. Ewing,
considerable real estate in this county, in trust,
to devote the income for the maintenance Of
the grantor during his life, and at his death 10
revert to his legal Representatives. Both the
trustees and grantor are dead, and Geo. W.
Ewing, third and only living son Of Geo. W..
Ewing, jr., having now come Of age. intends
to bring suit 20 recover the property unless .
satisfactory adjustment can be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

An Examination Now Proves That the
Woman was Poisoned

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, July 1.-THE body of the
wife of the Rev. Henry Duncan, the preacher
who eloped with Miss Baldsee, was exhumed
yesterday, and it was found that she had been
poisoned. The place where Duncan bought
morphine and strychnine q week previous to
her death was also found. The father OF Miss
Baldsee is nearly deranged by the develop
ments. A report received last night announces
the arrest of Duncan at Dalton, Ala. The peo-
pie declare that If he is brought back to his
home he will be lynched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
Another Flood of Greenbacks.

Treasurer Johnson, of the relief committee,
received to-day the following sums for relief
Of flood sufferers:
Additional collections by EVENING SrAn: For
Conemaugh Valley sufferers, s43l 96; for Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal sufferers, S1,0oG25.
Collections by B. p. Snyder: A. Wylie S25
q. p. Snyder, S25; Mrs. b. p. Snyder, $40; M.
f. Stanford, 25c.; Albert Newtoncare, lOc.
cash, S22.25
Additional collection by Nationa, Tribune:
Pallock Post, G. A. r., Athens, ILL.,, $40.
This makes a total of S56, ,448 SO in cash TINS
far collected in this city for the relief of the
Johnstown and Chesapeake and Ohio canal suf.
farers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
Poisoned BY Ice Cream.

DEs MONIES. Iowa. July 5.-The celebration
at Adaur yesterday had serious termination,
nearly hundred people having been poisoned
by eating ice cream. They were az general
picnic, and after dinner the people by scores
were taken with terrible pains. II was found
that the ice cream was made in some new cans
and II is thought that the sulphate Of zinc from
the cans entered the ice cream. One physician
was poisoned. aud that left but two doctors TO
attend to the great crowd OF stricken people.
Nearly panic ensued at first, but last evening
they were more quiet, and il is thought that al
save possibly one or two viii recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
Excitement over a Mad Dog.

WORCESTER, Mass, July 5.-A dog supposed
to be mad created great excitement north of
this city yesterday morning. 1t was first seen
near West Boylston, where it bit several dogs
At Oakdale it bit a boy named Willie Alord on
the leg and arm and woman and two children
1t also bit several dogs in Oakdaie and then
went on toward Holden. On the way it bit a
woman who keeps house for Simon A. Sterns.
1t also bit several children and man before it
was captured and shot. In all seven persons
and about thirty dogs were bitten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

'IMPoRrANT OFFICIAL BUSINESS. ."-Secretary
Window and Assistant Secretary Tichenor had
conference this morning on important ques.
tions pending before the Treasury department
the result of which is that Col. Tichenor will
leave Washington this afternoon for a visit to
New York, Boston and Portland He will
spend few days in each of the cities named
for consultation with the customs officers and
may possibly extend his visit to other cities
He will probably be gone about two weeks
1t is impossible to learn anything at the Treas
ury department in regard to the object of his
trip beyond the fact that it is ON important
official business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. F. II. Lefavor has
been detached from the Yantic and granted
sick leave. Chief Engineer VIM. B. Brooks
has been detached from duty at the West Point
foundry and ordered to duty at the Richmond
locomotive and machine works to inspect the
machinery for the Texas. Passed Assistant
Engineer II. N. Stevenson has been detached
from duty at the Quintard iron works and or
dered to duty in connection with the machinery
OF the Concord and Bennington at Chester, Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05

ATTORNEYS AProINTED.-The Attorney Gen.
eral to-day appointed Jno. C. Mathis to be as
sistant district attorney for the southern dis
trict of Illinois, and Frank r. Ogg, Kansas,
special attorney under the act of Congress to
protect the Black Bogg band of Shawnee In
dians in their rights to certain lands in Kan
eaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
rRIpoLr ABoLIsHEs SLAVERY.
Stabbed by a Rough.

FREpERIcKsBuRe, Va, July 6-Haywood
johnson, respectable colored citizen Of
Penola, Va, was stabbed to death at the depot
in this city last night by Jordan Washington, q
negro rough. The murder was without provo
cation. Washington made his escape, but was
captured this morning and lodged in jau.