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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
THE REWARD FOR SILCOTT.
A Circular Issued Offering So, 600 For
His Capture-The Paper Criticised.

A circular offering reward of $4,000 for the
apprehension of Silcott, the defaulting cashier
of the sergeant-at-arms' Office, has been printed
and distributed to the various police depart
ments throughout the country. 1t is printed
in the style Of the Scotland Yard circulars. At
tached to it is portrait of the alleged de-
faulter. A good description Of Silcott is given,
and the name OF Marshal Ransdeil appears as
the person who will pay the $4,000.
So far az the circular is concerned. the police
say, there is nothing in it to inform officers of
the law that there is any charge whatever
against Silcott, and writ of habeas corpus in
any part Of the United States would upset the
arrest before the proper officers could bring q
formal charge against him. This circular Is
the only notification OF the case that the police
Department here has yet received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A Private Hanging Interrupted.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-The timely interference
Of an officer prevented the murder of Mrs.
Minnie Lenz by her husband, Jas. Lenz, at l5s
West Polk street, last night Lenz is a pedIer.
thirty lone years OF age, native OF Italy. His
wife Minnie Is a pretty American girl only eigh-
teen years Of age. Lenz is very jealous of her.
Hearing screams from their room Officer Halla-
han last night broke in the door, Standing in
the middle Of the room, trembling with fright.
stood Mrs. Lenz. The brutal husband had
secured a clothes line and making a moose at
the end placed Ii about his wife's neck. As the
officer entered he was endeavoring to throw
the other end of the cope over q hook in the
wall in order TO strangle her TO death. The
officer struck him with his club and grappled
with hum in tussle for the rope. At this mo-
ment huge bull dog owned BY Lenz rushed
from the next room and seized the officer by
the leg. For few moments the battle was
against the bluecoat, but little effective work
with the club soon disposed Of the dog and the
mau was hustled od 70 the station house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
ELECTROCUTION GOES.
A Decision I'm the KemmIer Case Settles
the Question.

ROCHESTER. MY, Dec. 30.-This morning a
decision in the Kemmler case with a long
opinion by Judge Dwight was handed down.
He concludes: THE light of the scientific evil
dence in this case is sufficient, as we think, to
remove every reasonable doubt that the
passage of a current of electricity of a certain
well-determined intensity through the vital
parts of the body, under chosen conditions of
contact and resistance, must result in instant
death. If the question were of the advisability
In the change Of the mode of infiicting death
by capital punishment the discussion might be
prolonged. As we are confined to the question
OF constitutionality we deem further discussion
unnecessary. The order dismissing the writ of
habeas corpus and remanding the prisoner
must be affirmed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
BERNHARDT TAINTED,
Almost a Disaster While SheWas Playing
Joan d. Arc.

PARIS, Dec. SO.-During the performance of
Joan d. Arc by Sarah Bernhardt last night the
pyre used in the play became ignited from the
surrounding fire. There was great excitement
among the audience and panic was narrowly
averted. Bernhardt was on the stage at the
time and tainted from fright, bu, was untouched
by the flames. Two scene shutters were seri-
ously burned while extinguishing the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Suffering I'm Kansas.

WICHITA, KAN, Dec. 30.-An appeal for aid
comes from the people of Sherman county, in
the western part of this state. The cold snap
which prevailed in this section Saturday seems
to have developed into a blizzard of the west.
and anywhere from a foot to three feet of
snow covers the ground. The appeal has Gre
ated no surprise, as it was expected with the
first severe weather. 1t was known that the
settlers on these treeless parties were unequip-
ped for winter. Their houses for the most part
are sod slanties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Goodbye to Pimlico.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 30.-The Maryland
jockey club held meeting today for the pur-
pose of deciding whether or not running races
in the future shall be given at Pimiico. The
opinion was almost unanimous that the club
should disband, and a resolution to that effect
was adopted. A committee of three-ex-Goy.
Oden Bowie, Il. c. Hall and John s. Gittings-
were appointed to dispose of the clubs prop
erty, which is valued at 500. 900, divide the
proceeds among the members, and wind up all
the affairs of the concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
UNDER FALLEN WALLS.
Fifty Workmen ImperiIled I'm the Sc.
Louis Academy of Music.

ST.. LouIs. Mo-, Dec. S0.--The academy Of
music, in course Of erection on 18th street and
Washington avenue, fell in . heap at 1000 this
morning. burying several workmen on the
works. The building had gone mp as high as
the third story. Fifty workmen were in the
building. A number Of them are missing and
hremen are at work searching the ruins
Search revealed only one wounded man. VIM
Littord. who has a RIB broken and is somewhat
bruised Nobody was killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
New YearCalls.

Those who wish announcements made in The
STAR either that they will or will not receive
on New Year day, are requested to send notice
to that effect duly authenticated, with such
particulars as may be desired to the Office be-
fore 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. For obvious
reasons this list which will appear in the edi-
tion of Tuesday evening, will be confined to
the names authorized and sent in as above, for
which, Of course no charge will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Tried to be a Murderer.

NEWARK, NJ, Dec. 30-Samuel E. Scudder
alias Samuel E. Johnson, a coIored hostler,
Saturday night attempted to murder his wife's
father and brother but the balls sped wide Of
the mark. Scudder was subsequently, found by
a policeman, and, drawing pistol, shot him.
self He will die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Ed Hanlan and Gaudaur.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 30.-Edward Hanlan is out
with reply to the challenge of Jake Gaudaur,
in which the Canadian says he will row
Gaudaur single scull shell race for from
$1,000 to $4,000, the race to be rowed before
next July. Hanlan mentions a number of lakes
upon which the race may be rowed, but finally
leaves the choice to a referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Foul Play Feared,

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Dec. 30.-M G. Patter-
son of Decatur, Ill, who is the contractor for
the brick work on the new buildings at the
soldiers orphans home, disappeared Tuesday.
1t is believed he has been foully dealt with lie
drew $1,000 from a bank that day to pay his
employees and about dusk took a street car for
Normal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
TAKE youR cHotcF
Shot In Bed.

BoscoBEL, Wis, Dec. 30.--A double murder
was committed at Mount Sterling, Crawford
county about twenty-five miles from this city,
yesterday morning. Jerry 0'Neill and his wife
were fatally shot while in bed. the former in
the breast and the latter in the stomach, by an
unknown assailant The murderer escaped.
What the object was is not known, as nothing
WAS stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

HALF HOLIDAY FOR DEPARTMENT CLERKS To-
MoRRow.-The departments will be closed at
II o'clock tomorrow and the employees will be
given holiday to prepare for New Year day,
which viii be generally observed as holiday
by stoppagc of business in all the executive
departments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
Suffocafed by Gas.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-Mrs. Erwin and her
daughters Mary and Bessie, from Benton county,
Mo-, were found asphyxiated liz their room in
an Oakland hotel yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A Report Untrue

CHICAGO, Dec 3O.-The report circulated this
morning that terrible wreck had occurred on
the Illinois Central is now found to be untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

The Governments CHEROKEE COMMISSIONERS
have withdrawn the offer to the Cherokees
made July 81, 1885, by letter addressed to
Chief Mayes to which the national council has
made no response, of Sl.25 per acre for any
claim, title. or interest the Cherokees may have
to the Cherokee outlet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
They Fought a Draw.

PORTLAND, ORE, Dec. 30-James Corbett
and Dave Campbell, fought a ten-round contest
here last night before 5000 people. Honors we're
about evenly divided. The referee declared
the match draw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A Boston Fire Commissioner Gone.

BosToN, Dec. 3d. Ex-fire Commissioner
Henry w. Longley died yesterday of pneumo-
mia. Mr.. Longley was afflicted with influenza
last week, and apparently recovered from the
attack. when pneumonia set in with fatal re-
suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
1t Was I'm the Family

New YORK, Dec. 3O-Henry C. Moller, .
wealthy Hoboken man, committed suicide last
night by blowing out bis brains with revolver.
II is supposed Moller was temporarily insane.
His father suicided seven years ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A Farmer Fired Unon

0GRAFToN, WA, Dec. SO.-Joseph Griffith, .
prominent Taylor county farmer, was fred
upon early Friday morning and seriously
wounded, three balls taking effect Charles
Mason is under arrest on suspicion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

A two-ounce glove contest between Andrew
Bowen OF New Orleans and Billy Meyer of Chi
cago has been agreed upon. the fight to take
place in New Orleans in about ten weeks from
date, for u, 500 side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

MARINE ORDERs.-Capt Henry C. Cochrane
and First Lieut. P. St c. Murphy, U.S. marine
corps, have been detched from duty at the
Brooklyn navy yard and ordered to the League
Island navy yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
A New Union Pacific President.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 30.-It is stated that 8.
II. II. Clark, general manager of the Missouri
Pacific, has been rendered the presidency of
the Union Pacific railway. Charles Francis
Adams being anxious to resign the Office.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
BosroN, Dec. 30.-The story from Denver
this morning that the presidency of the Union
Pacific railway has been rendered to General
Manager s. ii. ii. Clark of the Missouri Pacific
is pronounced absolute nonsense at the Union
Pacific Offices in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

REsIGNED.-Edward j. Robinson Of the Dis
trict, 81, 900 clerk in the Office of the third as
sistant postmaster general has resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

To Pay THEIR RESPECTS TO THE PRESIDENT
The Secretary of the Navy has issued the fol-
lowing order: 'Ofiicers of the navy and marine
corps in Washington will assemble in special
fuii-dress uniform at the Navy department on
Wednesday, January l, 1890, at 11:2C am. They
will form under the direction of the senior
officer present and proceed in body to the
executive mansion to pay their respects to the
President of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

PENSION COMMISSIONER RAUM, who has been
confined to his home for several days by an at
tack of sickness, was at the Office today for a
short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

The CONDITION OF Mr.. JAMES II. MARR to-
day is about the same as it was yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

MARYLAND PosTMAsTARs.-J. d. Alcock has
been appointed postmaster at Glenwood How
ard county, and N. Young at Long Corners,
Howard county Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave and l1th ST.. BY
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tIAn mail subscriptions mus. be Paid In advances
no paper sent longer than IL paid for
Rates Of advertising made known on application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

THE US. TRAINING SHIP PORTSMOUTH, now
at New York, has been ordered on a three
months cruise to the West Indies and will sail
soon after the LIST proximo as practicable.
She will proceed as far south as Trinidad and
will return to Hampton Roads by April 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

NE WAshiSdaf49Sy LSHs JAN AND x 'THRsUsr CON-
CAPITAL. aHyi !. si.oo5.oS6. sfgeSs 200 co.
deposited for ninety days more but hess than six
than per SIX moh sss fsn an
and per cent on deposits Of one year or longer.
- - s'' B. d. WARNER. President.
DIRECTORS:
James l. Barbour, T. Franklin Schneider,
George T. Bar;ol Thomas somerville.
Richard ". Clay, john A. Swoie.
Samuel Cross, j. ). Sworinstedt
cSanss coy j. LfsSn fsuiner fs Il %ars.
William b durley, S. ". woodward
John B. larner. Chas, Benz Wilkinson,
wsoUR ASSORTMENT OF
LAMPS AND LAMP SHADES
SECOND TO NONE
QUALITY AND PRICES GUARANTEED
RRIc-A-BRAc AT COST TO
CLOSE IT OUT
s.s sHEDD h BRO.
dl9 4sa 9TH ST NV
0S tine Heating Stove at cost
JNO. MORAN.
d@1-zw 2l26 Pa. ave.
6HEITMULLER'S, 1898 l4TH ST. NV
49, Fine Wines and Brandies Hecommended
to connoisseurs and the copvalescent. d23-St
nS GRoCERs. ATTENTION.
. 20 TO JOHNSTON BROS CO., 6l3 New York ave.
ESoRaGus" sppaTSffs Il p1es fsur orders
Now stored ia " Washington 10 select from
&snns orders 'pscaIs5a I5aSsRos Ss4s spa ssSs Ssss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

SECRETARY PRocToR and Senator Morrill, left
here this morning to inspect the gun foundry
at Bethlehem, Pa. They will return tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

The U.S.S. ALLIANCE, now fitting out for sea
at Norfolk will be put in commission. Her
officers have been selected and will be an
nounced in a few days. 1t is as yet undecided
to what squadron she will be attached,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
EVERYBODY is IN TROUBLE.
Mr.. Parnell is Bothered by the
0'Shea Suit.
THE WEST SWEPT BY A STORM.
Dakota Settlers Scared to Death b,
Halfbreeds.
sERNHARoT SCARED OUT OF HER WITS.
The Influenza Tickling the Noses Of the
Nation.
GLADSTONE'S JOY.

THE TALE OF WOE TODAY is LONG AND SAD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

NAVAL ORDERs.-Medical Inspector W. K
Scotield has been ordered to special duty at
New York. Lieut.. Lucian Flynn to the New
York navy yard as assistant inspector Of electric
material Surgeon J. II. Tryon to New York.
Passed Assistant Surgeon d. III. Guiteras to the
naval hospital. Philadelphia. Passed Assistant
Surgeon ]. d. Gatewood to the Despr .ch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30

10 COMMAND THE TACTIC STATIC N.-Kear
Admiral l.. A. Kimberly has been detached
from command of the Pacific station January
rs and ordered to proceed home and wait
orders. Commander George Brown has been
detached from command Of the Norfolk navy
yard on the 3lst instant and ordered to COM
mand the Pacific station January rs. He has
also been appointed acting rear admiral while
holding command Of the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-30
STUDENTS OF HISTORY.
Men Of Research Read Papers on Inter
esting Topics.

ToDAY's SESSION OF THE HISTORICAL AssocIA-
TIoN-PAPERs READ BY NUMBER OF WELL
KNOWN scHoLARs-JoHN BROWNS EXECUTION
AND THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-24
THE IRISH AIOONLIGHrERs.

Dennis Tobin Says These Lawless Bands
Were Directed by the National Leagle.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-Before the Parnell
commission, to-day, Dennis Tobin deposed
that he was member of the KilconOly band
of moonlighters. He said that when the
members of the band were sworn the lead
er told them that, by order of the league,
the tenants who paid their rents were to be
raided. The moonlighters were ranged in
divisions, each division receiving orders
from captain, who also furnished the men
with arms. The arms were hidden away
when not in use. The moonlighters were
paid for committing outrages. The
witness had received f5 for max
ing a raid on the cattle of an obnoxious
farmer, and at another time they got
Is cd each for slaughtering the cattle on a
Miss ThOmpson's farm. TObin recounted a
a succession of similar misdeeds in which
he took part, detailing them without ex-
hibiting the smallest sign of regret. His
evidence regarding mOonligbters differed
from that of other informers, who have gen.
orally described the raiders as fortuitOus,
unrelated groups. Tobin alleged that the
Kerry moonhghters were an organized
body, working under recognized rules and
examined by Michael Davitt, the witness
said the raids were not made for the pur-
pose of getting cheap beef; they were moon
light affairs under order. He had been in
prison for assault, but he had never been
convicted of theft He was under police
protection, but he denied that his evidence
was the result of police suggestion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-24
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.
He Thinks tho Good Relations BetweeI
England and America Will Be Lasting.

He Thinks tho Good Relations Between
England and America Will Be Lasting.
LONDON. Jan. 23.-Mr. Chamberlain adj
dressed meeting at Birmingham tonight,
and met with an enthusiastic reception.
Mrs. Chamberlain occupied a seat on the plat
form. A letter was read from Mr.. Bright's
son, who wrote that his fathers health
wassteadily improving, and that his general
condition was very much better than it
was month ago. Mr.. Chamberlain. in the
course of his remarks, referred to the re-
iected fisheries treaty. He said that
his mission to America had been one
of peace and good will, and resulted in
the treaty being accepted by both
the question at issue. The treaty had been
rejected in the Senate by strict party vote,
and he was not disposed to Overestimate
the Importance of that vote. He was con-
vinced that the feeling of cordial friendship
between the two peoples was so great and
firm that nothing would be permitted long
absence on his second fortunate visit to the
United States, he had followed closely events
in Parliament. What struck him most was
the remarkable diminution in prominence
of the Irish question. 1t was evident that
the country felt the Importance of other
questions. Doubtless the improved condi-
tion of Ireland, which was largely due to
the wise and firm administration of Mr..
Balfour, had contributed to keep down the
clamor of the Parnellites. He Mr.. Cham
berlainl believed that the GladstOnians
were finding out that home rule by itself
was not a name to conjnEe with, and that
henceforth the Gladstonian platform would
give prominence to other questiOns-ques-
tions upon which the Liberals, as formerly,
might agree.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-24
THEY WANT THE BALLOT.
The Suffrage Convention Listens to Man
Speeches and Adjourns Sine Die.

The Suffrage Convention Listens to Many
Speeches and Adjourns Sine Die.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In the conven-
tiOn of the woman suffragists, this morning,
paper on the law of federal suffrage was
read by Mrs. Virginia Minor, of Missouri,
who, several years ago, was denied the
paper was prepared by Mrs. Minors hus-
band.
Miss Mary Clay, of Kentucky, said that
the condition of women was no better than
slavery. An equality of right in the mar
ried relation, she thought, would do much
good.
The Rev. Olympia Brown, of Wisconsin.
spoke on the subject of woman's right tn
vote on school matters In her State. The
men, she declared, were endeavoring, TO
make that right exceedingly limited and to
prevent them voting for State and county
Superintendents of schools.
Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, of Oregon,
spoke on the same topic.
calls, camc upon the platform and said that
he was convinced of the justness, wisdom
and expediency of conferring suffrage upon
women. He remembered with gratitude
that women were largely instrumental in
bringing about the freedom of his own race.
At the evening session Mrs. Rebecca
Wright BOnsal, who was introduced as the
woman who sent Sheridan the information
on which the battle of Winchester was
fought and won. gave graphic description
of how she communicated with General
Sheridan.
Mrs. Helen NJ Cougar, of Indiana, made
a speech in which she arraigned public
men of both political parties, but, as she
made no reference to woman suffrage, Miss
Anthony finally interrupted her.
Mrs. Flora S. Colby, of Nebraska, of the
Woman's Tribune, read a paper upon
'Woman in Marriage" and the convention
adjourned sine die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-24
THE INTERSTATE LAW,
The Conference Committee Makes Good
Progress in Preparing Amendments.

The Conference Committee Makes Good
Progress in Preparing Amendments.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. - Progress was
made to-day by the conference committee
on the amendments to the interstate law,
and it is believed that at the next meeting
some kind of an agreement will be reached.
The conferees ON the part of the Senate are
Messrs Cullom, Platt and Reagan, and on
the part of the House Messrs. Crisp, O'Neil
of Pennsylvania, and Anderson of Iowa.
At the meeting, to-day, the bill was gone
over carefully, and the several amendments
discussed. While there was considerable
difference of opinion, the disposition
of the House members seemed to
be more conciliatory than was expected,
and there is a probability of an agree
ment, though it may be postponed for
several days. The Senate conferees will
accept most of the amendments made to the
bill in the House, but there are others they
will not agree to- one of them being what
is knawn as the Standard Oil amendment,
which requires railway companies to carry
oil in single barrels at as low price as they
charge for carrying it in tanks, even when
the tanks are furnished by shippers. This
amendment was attached to the bill at the
instance of man named Rice, of Ohio, who
has been in a war with the Standard Oil
Company for many years, and proposes
to hit them through Congress by making
their thousands of tank-cars useless. The
Senators do not propose to permit anyone
to use the interstate law for purposes of
revenge, even against so odlous monopoly
as the Standard Oil Company, nor do they
think it proper to legislate for the regula-
tiOn of the transportation of any particu-
lar product. There has been similar at
dnstry. RS Which asi was started by the local
butchers, but the committee declines to
enter into system of special legislation,
preferring to make a general law and let
the commissioners arrange the details. A
great deal of interest is shown in the
amendments as they now stand