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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
PERMIT TO ERECT POLES REFUSED.

PERMIT TO ERECT POLES REFUSED.
In answer to request from the Chesapeake
and Potomac telephone company for permits
sion to set line of poles on Woodley road,
from Boundary to Tenleytown road the Com
missioners reply that they are informed that
the postal telegraph company is willing that
they should use their poles, and decline to
grant the desired permit.
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued as follows: c. Y. Trott, one
brick dwelling, at Ills Rhode Island avenue;
SO, 900. W. z. Particle, three brick dwellings
on Maple avenue, LIE Droit Park; $4,000. t. H.
Morris, one brick dwelling, at 1417 L street
northwest; 50, 400. Aaron Bradshaw. one brick
store, at the north corner of 18th and ID streets
northeast; 800. H. E. Brooks, one frame
dwelling and store on Bunker Hill road; = 600.
Jno. Walters, ST., one brick stable in rear of
$50 and 932 L street northwest; $1,000. b. II.
Ellet, one brick dwelling at 326 10th street
southeast; 1900. A repair permit was also
issued to Samuel Cross to repair dwelling, at
81 b street southeast: q, 500. Geo. W. Lanahan,
one brick dwelling, 1901 Dist street northwest
$4,000. Addison & Larcombe, one brick
dwelling, 1758 X street northwest: $1,000.
JOS S. Bass, three brick dwellings, from 1873 to
1877 9th street northeast; $1,000. S. J. Neenan,
one brick dwelling, 32l4 NJ street northwest;
$500. P. E. Chaplin, one brick dwelling, 1919
Massachusetts, avenues S26, 900. August Burg
dorf two brick dwellings,. cog and Gil Half
street southwest; 81 500; and two brick dwell
ings, 161 and 1913 G street southwest; $500.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Commissioners to-day wrote a letter to
Mr.. o. T. Thompson relative to his request
that the fence along G street, between Virginia
avenue and street southwest. be removed
that the fence in question was placed there at
the request of the citizens of South Washington
as a measure Of public safety. and that they
are of the opinion that it should remain there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
GEN. AGNUS' PARTY.
A Good Time on Hand for Tomorrow.

distinguished party viii leave this city to-
morrow morning in response to the invitation
of Gen. Felix Agnus, of the Baltimore American,
to visit his country seat, Naciema, and to dine
there with Vice-President Frank Thomson, of
the Pennsylvania railroad. Two special cars
will be attached to the train which leaves the
Baltimore and Potomac depot at LAO a. m, and
invited guests will only have to display their
cards of invitation to secure admission, Among
those who will go over will be Secretarie
Blaine, Noble, Rusk and Tracy, Assistant Sec
missioner of Pensions Tanner, Walker Blaine.
Secretary Halford, and large number of news
paper men.
Accompanying Secretary Blaine will be a
party of friends-Civil Service Commissioner
Roosevelt, Representative Henry Cabot Lodge
and other distinguished persons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
I'd EDITION.
--latest IalGglanS 10 The Star.
THEY FOUGHT NOBLY
But the Robbers Were Too Much for
Paymaster Wham's Party.

TUCsoN, ARIz., May IA Fort Thomas spe-
cial gives the particulars of the recent fight be-
tween robbers and United States Pay
master Wham's party, near Cedar Springs,
in which the robbers succeeded in car
rying away $4,000 The road where the attack
was made winds down long hill. near the top of
which it runs between a high wall on the east
and low ledge of rock on the west. large
rock was discovered in the road, and the party
stopped to remove it. A volley of shots was
thereupon fired from the brow of the hill, which
bers could be seen from below. The
paymasters party, which consisted OF
Major J. W. Wham, clerk W. r. Glib
bon, two non-commissioned officers, nine pri-
Yates and two drivers, Immediately returned
the fire, which became general. The robbers
right of the party, and also sent men
along the hin to get in cross
fire from the left, 1t is known
that at least one man in each Of the fanking
parties was either killed or wounded. The
paymaster's party made break for the ravine,
below the ledge, which for 300 yards is without
shelter, and
FIVE WE'RE WOUNDED IN CROSSING IT.
The others of the party retreated farther
around the point of the hill. Paymaster
Wham, from behind the ledge, thinking the
cross fire had been silenced. made a heroic
effort to rally his men. but they were COM
PEELED to seek other shelter, being exposed to
a terrible fire. The paymaster, his clerk and
the corporal were the only men who reached
the shelter unwounded. While part of the
robbers kept up the fire from the hill it was q
very easy matter for the others to go down and
secure the booty, which was in strong iron
bound box on the boot Of the
ambulance. 1t was opened with an
axe and the 500 900 carried away together with
a valise which they soon cut open and aban-
doned One robber was seen to be taken away
on pack mule. and tracks of blood showed
them to have suffered badly. At no
time was all of the band seen. Six
of the wounded in the paymaster's
party were conveyed in an ambulance to the
hospital here and a surgeon and wagons were
sent for the others. Eight out of eleven were
wounded. One of the wounded soldiers has died,
and three others are ina critical condition, Sol
diers and Indians are out searching for the
robbers and troops in New Mexico are hasten
ing to intercept them if they enter that terri
tory. 1t is believed, however, that they will
make the endeavor to escape into Sonora, Mex
leo. Gov. Woltiey has offered reward of
$500 each for the arrest and conviction of the
robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
Real Estate Matters.

A deed has been made by W. J. Acker ct al
to trustees for the National Capitol Investment
company 6. II. Walker. president, and 5. ".
Curriden, treasurer. for all of square sci,
bounded by 9th and eth. r aud L streets north
east. the consideration being $50. sO22l.
The District of Columbia has bought Of Jos
b. Bailey for $3.50, sub lots 3 TO Z. square All,
each 20 by 100 feet. on L street, between 9th
and 9TH streets southwest
/. p. Shoemaker has bought OF Geraldine
Berkhimer for $4,000. sub 2. square Ia, 20 by
100 feet, on 10th street, between 5 and I streets
northwest
Mary E. Stickney has bought for $4,000 of
j. J. Albright. subs to 20. square 3Os. the
northern part of the triangle formed by YER
mont avenue. 18th and r. streets northwest.
Nellie V. Owens has bought of VIM. Waring
for $4,000, sub 81, square 3j9. southwest corner
Vermont avenue and V street northwest
John Hay has purchased of II. Adams for
$1,000, lot 4. square l43, So by 1876 feet -
inches on street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest.
District of Columbia has bought of Archibald
Greenlees for $4,000 lot H. square ll2, Cook
Park, West Washington.
George W. Knox has purchased for "a 400 OF
Malcolm b. Gordon. part 3. square west of asa.
fronting % feet on Massachusetts avenue. run
ming through TO h street, between 9th and 18th
streets northwest.
John Paul Jones. of this city. and A. ID.
Raub. of Benton county. Indiana. have bought
of z. Kurtz johnson. for So. 500. half interest
in part Of Houngborough, 257l5 feet ON Glen
wood road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
AT THE PRINTING OFFICE.
Two Appointments Made To-day-Mr.
Palmer and the Old Soldiers.

Mr.. Palmer. the public printer, to-day ap-
pointed Mr.. VIM. R. Ramsey as assistant fore
man in charge Of the third division or piece de-
partment Of the printing Office in the place of
Mr.. Seagraves, who has resigned and taken a
place as compositor in the Office.
Mr.. Ramsey is a well-known type setter Of
this city and leaves lease" in The Stars
composing-room to accept the appointment
He is president of Columbia Typographical
union, No. l0l.
The public printer to-day also appointed Mr..
John W. Anderson, of this city, as stenogra-
pher.
grand army delegation, composed of Dept.
Commander Odell, Commander Dinsmore, of
post 1O,and Past Commander RUSSELL.
of Post ., waited upon the public printer this
morning and asked him to give the old
soldiers and sailors their due. Mr.. Palmer
promised to give favorable consideration
to the cases presented to him.
and further said that he would reinstste all
those veterans who had been discharged by
Mr.. Benedict. The widows and orphans
would not, he assured them, be neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
CORPORATION CoURT.-The corporation court
in which Judge Norton began his judicial
career yesterday is still in session to-day, de-
voted to the hearing of coupon cases. These
trials are made under the state law and are in
tended to prevent the use of bogus coupons in
the payment of taxes. as well as to render
troublesome the use of the unadjusted coupons
sold by the foreign bondholders' syndicate.
The coupon when rendered to the treasurer is
accompanied by cash to the same amount and
also by the presentation of the original bond
from which it is cut Then at the next court a
jury inspects the bond and coupon and gives a
verdict as to its genuiness, and then the cash
money is returned and credit is given for the
tax paid. On the probate side of the court
Miss Ruth Y. Stuart qualified as executrix Of
the late Charles Z. Stuart and guardian of his
children. Messrs. NJ. b. Harlow, Geo. Duffey,
and A. W. Armstrong were appointed ap-
praisers of Judge Stuarts estate.
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THAT SEWER CANAL.
The Embankment All Right, but the
Canal q Menace to Health.

Health Officer Townshend has made no further
complaint to Col. Hams OF the unhealthy con-
dition of the banks of the sewer canal through
the flats. Col. Hams, upon receiving DIR. Town.
shend's first letter, sent an inspector down
along the line of the canal, who reported
to him that there was absolutely moth
ing detrimental to health in the mater
ial that had been used to form the
entertainments which had mostly been dredged
from the river. He afterward, at the coloners
request, made this statement to DIR. Townshend
STAR reporter visited the neighborhood Of
the canal the other morning and was forced to
the conclusion that the banks are by no means
the source of malodorous influences. What
ever ill-stenches come from that vicinity-and
there are many of them-are born
IN THE CANAL ITSELF,
which floats lazily down through the arch Of
the sewer, its waters black, fetid, boiling with
impurities. The arch is low and at high tide
the filth almost chokes the mouth. The en-
bankments are absolutely necessary to prevent
this noxious stuff from overhowing upon the
fats and spreading disease widely. The cur
rent of the canal is sluggish at best, but il is
badly retarded by the presence of several sand
scows that come in from the river and tie up TO
the banks to discharge their load of sand.
Idk sNONe-
These scows and their masters have acquired
sort Of right, Col. Hams says, by virtue Of
squatter sovereignty right untenable in
law-to unload here. Col. Hams has permitted
them to continue in their places because they
have aided him somewhat in building his
banks, but now that the banks are built their
presence offers no advantages TO Offset the seri-
GUS danger to health threatened by their block
ing of the channel The scum of the canal
filth floats against their sides and
stays immovable for hours, while
the retarded current. failing to find
an outlet, boils up and discharges great guam
titles of poisonous gases, stirred from the bot
tom by the troubled tide. The canal al its best
is considered menace to health, but with its
course choked its evil influence is greatly mag
nifed.
APPRoPRIATIN9 SAND.
Col. Hams recently received a report from
one of his inspectors stating that certain
squatter, who has carried on a business in sand
for a number of years, had been detected APP
proprlating sand belonging to the government
that lay piled up on the banks awaiting
disposition. This being the third
or fourth offense Col. Hams, after
satisfying himself that the report was correct,
wrote to the chief of engineers asking him that
the prosecuting attorney OF the District be re-
quested to prosecute this case as a serious viola
ton of the rights of the government.
Col. Hams says that the offending party has
been one of those who complained loudest
against the sewer-canal embankment as a
menace to the city's health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
From Wall Street TO-DAY.

New YORK, May II, IL a. m.-The opening of
the stock market was quiet but firm this morn
ing. most of the active stocks showing gains
over last evenings figures OF from Is to Is
per cent The interest in the dealings was
still centered in the Changers, and the St. Paul
shares led the list in point of activity, though
others showed more strength. The movements
among the active shares were in no case for
more than fractional amounts, Atchison lead
ing with gain of q per cent, closely followed
by Burlington, Rock Island, and the others.
The feature of the hour was the activity and
strength in Richmond and West Poir preferred
which rapidly rose from 81 y to 82Js, while the
common was comparatively quiet and only
firm. There was no other feature of any kind
and at IL o'clock the market was quiet but firm
and generally at the best prices reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
Back to His Home.

Mr.. E. C. Kirkwood, who was found guilty of
defrauding the government while q clerk in the
bureau of medicine and surgery. Navy depart
ment, several years ago, and sentenced
to six years in the penitentiary.
has returned to his home in this city. He was
released last week. having had a year and
half taken from his term on account of good
behavior. Daniel Carrigan, who was given a
similar sentence at the time. is expected home
some time during this month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
TeIegraphic Briefs,

Emperor William gave an audience to-day to
the Japanese minister of the interior, who is
making tour of Europe. Count Herbert Bis
marck was present.
The Observation-Disclosures ball game to-day has
been postponed on account of the races.
The large barn of Rev. John Newcomer, near
Mountville. Pa, struck by lightning last
night and completely destroyed, with contents
Loss $3.50; no insurance.
Two miners at the Huron mine at Houghton,
Mich. were killed and the other two badly in
jured last evening by falling rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
Warner Miller Elected President.

tor John p. Jones, ex-senator Warner Miller,
ex-Representative George West and others, on
the one side, against W. p. Canaday, sergeant
alarms Of the Senate, has been adjusted and
the suit settled. The election Of A. A. Thomas
and his acts as president were ratified, and he
then resigned and was appointed superintend-
ent Of the company. Mr.. F. @. Prindle, Of the
navy, was elected treasurer and Mr.. Warner
Miller was made president in place Of Mr..
Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
SOUTH DAKOTA's ELECTION.
A Small Vote Being Polled-The Repub-
licans in the Majority.

M1SSEAPoL1s, MINI, May 14-Specials from
all South Dakota indicate that a very small
vote is being polled. There is no opposition
whatever to the old Sioux Falls
constitution of 1885. The republicans are
in the majority in both sections of the terri
tory. Rain and snow in some parts of North
Dakota are interfering with the vote. The
election develops no excitement whatever, as
there is nothing in particular at issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

PATENTS have been issued to citizens of the
District as follows: John S. Bankman, sight
for firearms; JAS. c. Dulin, jr., necktie fast
ener John H. Harrell, buckle; Wilmot Lake,
coupling for underground conduits: Edwin j.
Lumley, umbrella tip ring; Chas. W. Z. Ripley,
kitchen table and dresser; Thos S. Smith. sash
fastener; W. E. Smith, bicycle; Samuel d. Webb
and S. G. SWEET, printers quoin VIM. T. Wood,
file case or cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
A Universal Peace Convention.

NEW YORK, May 14.-At the mornings ses-
sion of the universal peace convention, which
convened to-day, Mr.. Alfred H. Love, of Phila-
delphia, presided The speakers were Rev.
Amanda Dayo who sails tomorrow for the
Paris exposition and universal peace conven-
ton: Belva Lockwood, A. Martin. and the Rev.
Mort, of Liberia, Africa. The speakers at
this afternoons session were Rev. Robert
CoIIyer, Rev. Edward ". Chamberlain and
9TH
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THE NATIONAL GUARD CAMP.
Gen. Ordway Goes Down the River 20
Select q Suitable Site.

Gen. Ordway and about twenty officers Of the
national guard, announced in yesterdays
STAR went down the river this afternoon 10
look for a site for q camp Of instruction for the
District militia this summer. Gen. ordway
said to STAR reporter before starting that he
had no very definite idea as 10 the date Of the
encampment, but thought IL would occur dur
ing the last week in July. Il hope" he said,
ito carry down about 800 men. which will be
the entire guardss far as possible. We shall
obtain our camp equipage from the War de-
partment, as well as our subsistence stores. and
the camp will be under regular military rule.
IL VIII De no picnic. and the men will have TO
DO some hard work in the way Of drilling. I
snail give them instruction in guard
duties dress parades, battalions
ana as brigade, which they
cannot get here. hope to get a suitable spot
near one OF the forts. within easy reach Of the
city, and expect that shall be able 20 obtain
Tree transportation from one Of the steamboat
companies for the men in return for the sole
privilege OF landing other passengers there
during the encampment There will undoubt-
edly be large crowds going down in the even
ing Tor dress parades. for il is a ride OF about
an hour and half. The camp will probably
begin on Monday and break up the following
Monday, thus giving Sunday the last full day
in camp. Then, if 1 carry out my present
plans. the men will march home. This will
give them experience in marching, which is an
important part Of a soldiers life. We should
get here at about o'clock. and have n short
parade through the streets. / am inclined 20
think that II would make profitable expert
ence all around. and hope that with the CO.
operation of the officers OF the guard We will
make this, the first encampment of the District
N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
Ancient Order of Hibernians.

NEW YORK. May 14-The Ancient Order of
Hibernians began its ffty-seventh annual meet
ing here to-day with closed doors. About $50
delegates were present from all over the coun-
try. Reports were read from different branches
several DAVIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

A SLIGHT DIsCREPANcY-The recent count of
money at the New York sub-treasury revealed
discrepancy Of s35 out of a total sum of $751;
DOC, 900 to be accounted for. The shortage re-
suited from the acceptance of few
counterfeit notes in the hurry of business and
by the loss of few pieces of silver The loss
was promptly made good and receipt in full
given to ex-Treasurer Hyatt, who was respon-
sible under his bond for the entire amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

AN OKLAHOMA MAN WANTS OFF1CE.-The
civil service commission has heard from Okla
homa. One of the applications that came in
the mail yesterday was from an Oklahoma man
who wants to know when an examination would
be held at Guthrie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
Select Your Chamnapne.

The foremost medical authorities OF the
world adopt "Mumms Extra Dry as the model
of purity. dryness. and bouquet; it has long
been the recognized favorite of European
courts and clubs. 1t is the preferred beverage
at the White House and the choice of connois-
seurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

A BIG MAIL FOR THE CIvIL-SERvIcE COMMITS
sIoS.-The mail brings several hundred letters
day to the civil-service commission
Yesterday the record reached 800 letters
Every day recently from 200 to 800 applications
for examination for appointment in the rail-
way mail service have been received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

Commissioner Lyman is Elected Presi-
dent, and Moves to a New Room.

There was change in the Office Of the civil
service commission to-day. 1t was simply q
change of signs The one which bore the name of
Mr.. Edgerton and which has remained over the
door of the room which he occupied until
the action of President Cleveland suddenly
left it without a tenant was removed.
Then the sign bearing Commissioner Lyman's
name was taken from the door of the room oc-
cupied by Mr.. Lyman ever since the commits
sion has had quarters at the city hall, and
placed over the door formerly graced by Mr..
Edgertons sign. This was the only outward
indication of reorganization of the
board. Mr.. Lyman has been elected
president of the board, and as such takes pos
session of the room where Mr. Edgerton medi-
tated on civil-service reform. This is the
larger of the suite of three rooms
occupied by the commissioners, and
the first at the left as one enters the
corridor. Mr.. Roosevelt has the next, or
middle, room, the one vacated by
Mr.. Lyman and ex-Gov. Thompson, the
room at the end of the corridor. When the
civil-service commission was first organized the
commissioners in rotation presided at board
meetings. Under the last administration NJ
Edgerton was chosen president.
The three Commissioners to-day called on
the President and paid their respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
TRAVELLING GooDs AT BorroM Z R1cEs

GRAIN LEATHER CLUB sATCHELs.
40 10 ~, ~ y "a Ia a 10 in.
LiATTHEk LINED, CoyD FRAME OK. LEA CLUB
BfTfTR o II SOFT f0TIGH IN II ~ one PiEcE
e. so 2,95 $50 3.65 400 4.35 as,
Grain Leather Ii glish Club stitched, steel frame
800 $50 600 ESQ 100.
Genuine Alligator Satche!s, leather-Hned.
$3.50 90 80 800 $50 600 $50
Genuine Alligator English Club, stitched steel frame
$50 $50 900 9.9o l0.5
Grain Leather Gladstone Bags.
selat5 s.14S5 40 40 53s 800 50 in.
Gram Leather covered frame, fun leather-ned Bags
50 Is $50 62J 700 10 $50.
Other and kinds prices guaranteed the low
est Trunks make. guaranteed better in quail
fly and price than elsewhere. Trunks and BAGS re-
paired al lOw prices. Call and be convinced.
JAMES 5. TOPHAM.
splI-6m 1921 Pennsylvania avenue NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-Marriage licenses have
been issued to Daniel Wilkins and Delphy
Smith; Charles Whiteley and Norah Lucas;
Matthias Hagerty and Eliza E. FARMLAND; jesse
Newton and Kate NJ. Cox, of Stafford county,
Va; Ardrick Carter and Julia Walker; George
F. King, Of P. G.. county, Nd, and Annie HI.
Marks; Lewis Groves and Eliza Jane Sorrell,
both of Alexandria county, Va; II. A. s. Ham,
iton, of Augusta county, Va, and Grace A.
Harmon, of Charles county. Nd; Francis A.
Kennedy and Annie F. Grady: John II. Fairfax
and Anginetta Young; Clement p. Martin and
Clara Hawkins; George Taylor and Mary
Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-14
DeIaware's New Secretary of State.

WILMINGTON, DEL, May 14.-Gov. Biggs to-
day appointed John F. Salisbury, editor of The
Deiacarean, secretary of state, to fill the va
vancy caused by the death of his cousin, John
H SALISBURY
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j. C.. HurcH1Nsox.
IMPORTER.
RICH MILLINERY.


Alarge and beautiful assortment Of trimmed Hats
and B0nnets in medium and rich goods. Latest I'M
IUrtations received each week.
Fine English Straws at $3.50.
French Straws At SOC.
Russian Hair Bonnets, 81. so.
Chip Hats at 81 %.
FLOWERS.
New lots opened each day.
WRAPS AND JACKETS MARKED DOWN.
This grand opportunity TO purchase desirable
garments al the lowest price.
FOSTER KID GLOVES.
my4 9O7 PENNSYLVANIA AVE