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To Tax Sleeping and Dining Cars.

LINCOLN, NEB., March 21.-Linn's bill for
taxing sleeping and dining cars in this state has
passed both houses and will become a law The
bill provides that the state board of equaliza-
tion shall at the time of the assessment of rail-
way property for taxation against the owner or
owners of said cars, the average number Of said
cars used by railway corporations each month,
and the assessed value Of said cars. shall bear
the same proportion to the entire value thereof
that the monthly average number of miles that
such cars have been run or operated within
one state shall bear to the monthly average
number of miles that said cars have been used
or operated within and without the state. Such
valuation shall be in the same ratio as that of
the property of individuals.
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The New Gunboat Yorktown.

A FAVORABLE REPORT FROM THE NAVAL BOARD.
Secretary Tracy has received favorable re-
port on the new gunboat Yorktown, from the
board of inspection, of which Commodore
Fitzhugh is president They report that she
has been completedi in accordance with the con-
tract and is sufficiently strong to bear her
weights of every description. The members
of the board were favorably impressed with
the clean condition of the ship. All that she
lacks to be put in commission imme ediately is
the setting up of her dynamo for electric light
ing and the supply of her battery.
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THE NOMINATIONS TO-DAY.
"A List of Territorial Officers and POST
masters Sent to the Senate.

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
Miles c. Moore, of Walla Walla, Wash. Ty.,
to be governor of Washington territory.
Oliver G.. White, of Dayton Wash. Ty., to be
secretary OF Washington territory.
Henry N. Blake, of Montana territory, to be
chief justice of the supreme court of Mon
tana.
John d. Fleming, of Colorado, to be United
States attorney for the district of Colorado.
Postmaste rs-John E. Mole, Adams, Mass.
Seth Pratt, Litchfield, Conn. Charles E. Doty,
south Norwalk, Conn. Henry 2. Horton, Phil
mont, N: T.; Frederick r. Hoag, Phelps, N. Y;
George H. Shufelt Chatham, N. Y; Herman
f. =; Fox, Geneva, n. Y; Hugh G. Thomas,
Granville, n. Y; John NJ. Sutton, Woodbridge,
n. j.; Stephen A. Pitley, Troy, Ala.
Carlos G G. Wilson, Milledgeville, H.; Alanson
a. Reed, Flora. ILL.,; VIM. r. Parks, Peters
Durgh, Ill.,; Graham l.. Rice, West Superior,
WIS; Daniel korns, New Philadelphia, Ohio;
John +. WEIGH, Nelsonville, Ohio; George w.
Baker, Athens, Ohio James S. Reeves, Union
CITY, Ind; Dewitt G. Carr, Fowlerville, Mich.
John z. lost North Bend, Neb.; John W. Ban
bury, Britton. Oak.
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Representative Mahoney,s U,,ess

Representative Peter Paul Mahoney, of the
Brooklyn, N. Y, district is still lying seriously
i'll at the Arlington. He was first attacked with
chills and fever which resulted in heart trouble.
Last night his condition was extremely critical
and Mrs. Mahoncy stated this morning
that there had been no change for the better
in her husbands condition and that the physi-
clan holds out no hope.
Later.-At o'clock Mr.. Mahoney was re-
ported to be a little better.
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NAVAL RETIREMENTS.
Rear Admiral Luce and Commander
Schelky-PrOmotions which Follow.

Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce has been in
formed by the Navy department that he will be
placed on the retired list of the navy on
the 25th inst. His retirement will
cause the promotion of the following
officers: Commodore David B. Harmony,
to be rear-admiral; Captain F. NJ. Ram
say, to be commodore; Commander VIM. T.
Casey, to be captain; Lieut.. Commander Royal
Bradford, to be commander; Lieut.. E. H. C.
Leutze, to be Lieut.. commander; Lieut..
Gunior grade) Chas NJ McCarteney, to be
lieutenant. and Ensign John G. Quimby, to be
lieutenant Gunior grade.)
RETIRED TO-DAY.
Commander Charles A. Schetky was to-day
placed on the retired list, thus causing the fol-
lowing additional promotions: Lieut.. Com
mander Geo. A. Converse to be commander;
Lieut.. F. P. Gilmore to be lieutenant COM
mander; Lieut.. (junior grade) Frank Z. Beatty
to be lieutenant, and Ensign Thos S. Rogers to
be lieutenant Gunior grade).
THERE is SOME SPECULATION
among naval officers as to the result of the pro-
motion Of Commodore Harmony to the grade
of rear-admiral. He is at present chief of the
bureau Of yards and docks, and his four-year
commission for that place expires on the 9th
instant. two days after the retirement that
causes his advancement. This is his first term
at the head of the bureau, and his administra-
ton of its affairs has not caused any antagonsm.
Hence 1t is the general opinion that he will be
reappolnted in that capacity, and in that case
he will be the only rear admiral on duty at the
department. This is by no means unusual, the
only requirement in regard to selection of the
heads of bureaus being that they shall be of a
grade not lower than that of commander.
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Some quick work has been done on the prep
arations to carry out the provisions of the
clause In the deficiency act passed by the last
Congress to increase the water supply of the
city. The Presidents approval to this act-the
deficiency BILL containing the s25OOOO appro-
priation for this purpose-was secured on the
I'd of March, and the advertisements
for the iron pipe and other materials
for the work were printed to-day. The work
will be pushed to completion at the same rate,
and it is hoped that one year from the date of
the signing Of the act the water will be turned
into the new main, and the now thirsty portions
OF the city will have their fill of water if an
other four-foot pipe can fill them. But there
are contingencies that may delay the work
vexatiously, and SO it is not absolutely sure
that it will be completed by next March. Al
most everything depends upon the rate at which
the pipe is furnished.
THE CONTRACT.
which will aggregate a little over miles OF AS
inch pipe and quantity of special castings,
will probably be divided among several manu-
facturers SO that the chances for delay will be
as small as possible. The contract or contracts
will stipulate that the materials must be fur
nlshed within six months. The iron will be
handled from the point of delivery to the line
OF the route by contract, and the trenches will
be dug in sections by contract, but the LAYING
OF the pipe and the calking of the joints will be
done by days labor in order to secure the best
possible results
THE LINE,
as detailed in the bill, is as follows: From the
distributing reservoir, about two miles west of
Georgetown, eastward to NJ street, along NJ,
across Rock creek by the bridge now used by
the Washington and Georgetown railroad, to
New Hampshire avenue. to r street, to 4th
street. where it will connect with the 48-inch
main laid several years ago. This
main runs down 4th street to New
Jersey avenue, to B street north,
diminishing on the way to 3O-inch pipe,
where it joins 20-inch main running eastward.
1t Is likely that this decrease from 40 to 20
inches within comparatively short distance
may give rapid motion to the water that will
result in loss of lateral pressure such as is de-
sired, and to avoid<this the 20-inch main along
b street may be removed and a 30-inch pipe
laid in its place. The pipe, in crossing Rock
creek by the car bridge, will be supported from
above by heavy trusses, and will, it is thought,
be subject to but little vibration.
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A TENNESSEE DESPERATE.
He Is Allowed to Escape After Attempt-
Ing to Kill a Witness Against Him.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 2l-Jim Cooley,
desperate widely known in Roane county.
went to the residence of Mack Brown late Mon
day night and called for Brown. with whom he
had quarrel of long standing. Brown. certain
OF being shot should he appear at the door.
refused TO come out. and Cooley. after waiting
a few minutes, threw several dynamite car
trldges on the roof. from which they rolled to
almost demolish the house and severely iniur-
ing Mrs. Brown. Cooley was arrested yester-
day, but swore he would kill any one who would
testify against him. He was taken before a
magistrate and drew pistol on the first wit
ness called Before he could fire, however. the
sheriff shot him in the head without inflicting
a serious wound. He was found guilty, gave
straw ball. and has fed to North Carolina A
reward is offered for his recapture.
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TRYING TO QUIET THE BOOMERS
Mr.. ManSur Gives Them Good Advice.
STORM ON LONG ISLAND SOUND.
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE SUIT IN LONDON.
Japanese Girls Fight With Swords.
He Advises the Boomers to Wait for the
Presidents Proclamation.

PURCELL, l. T., March 2l.-There was a great
mass meeting of the Oklahoma boomers here
yesterday, and they listened attentively to a
good speech from Congressman Mansur of
Missouri. Mr.. Mansur advised them to obey
the Presidents proclamation SO that the coun-
try would soon be opened, and prophesied
great things for the future of the territory
The settlers are daily increasing in numbers,
and show determined spirit When Congress-
man Mansur referred to the Presidents procla-
nation for the speedy opening Of the territory
there was deafening applause. The speaker
urged patience and obedience to the Presi-
dents proclamation. The settlers around here
are tne-looking body of men, and they are
anxious to enter the Oklahoma wilderness and
put In crop on which they can subsist for the
season. Mr.. Mansur goes TO Arkansas City to-
day, where he will address another large meet
ing OF the boomers. From Arkansas City he
expects to go to CALDWELL Kas. He is accom-
panied by Gen. Jamison, of Missouri; Judge
Galloway, of Texas, and other distinguished
men.
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Died with a Lie on His Lips.

ACCUSED TIE MAN HE HAD KILLED OF SHOOTING
Hin AND THEN COMMITTING SUICIDE.
TOPEKA, KAN. March 2l.-J. J. Shedloye a
prominent broker, and Gustav Weiner, pro-
prietor of a merchant tailoring house. quar-
relied last night over the terms of lease for the
building occupied by them. Five shots were
heard by parties on the outside. On entering
IL was found that Werner had been killed and
Shedlove was dying. The latter gasped that he
had been shot by Werner and that Werner then
shot himself. 1t was found that the revolver
belonged to Shedlove and circumstantal evil
dence indicates that Shedlove did the shooting.
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Giddens Refused McGangIe a Pistol.

AND AS SOON As THE BOY GOT HOLD OF ONE HE
KILLED HIS FATHER WITH IT.
GREENyILLE, TEX, March 21.-John Giddens
was shot aud killed yesterday by his son, Nc
Gangle Glddens, boy of IL. The boy had fire.
quently asked his father for pistol, but had
been refused. He secured possession of a
weapon and while playing with il was discov-
cred by Mr.. Giddens, who asked for an expla-
nation, and this so angered the boy that he
turned the weapon on his father, shooting him
through the breast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

CHIEF CLERK OF THE TREAsuRY.-While no
appointment has yet been made. it is practically
settled that Mr.. Fred. c. Bracket, of Washing
ton, will succeed Mr.. E. W. Youmans az chief
clerk of the Treasury department. Mr. Brack-
EFT was recording secretary of the Inauguration
executive committee, and his varied duties in
cluded active connection with all matters COM
ing within the province Of the executive COM
mlttee. de Is about forty-nine years Of age. He
was born in western Maine, but has resided for
many years in Washington, where he is well
known
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THE DoNEGALL DIVORCE CASE.
The Marquis and Marchioness Make
Sensational Charges Against Each Other.

LONDON, March 2L-The Marchioness Of
Donegal has brought suit against her husband
on the ground Of cruelty and desertion. The
marquis was born in lsz2. The case was heard
married to the defendant in 1866. She left her
husbands house in 1872. Previous TO leaving
her husband they occupied separate rooms.
One night the respondent brought a friend
home with him and dragged her from her bed
into the passage where his friend was. After
ward the respondent lived with a woman named
Wright
The defense produced witnesses who testified
that Lady Donegal had committed adultery
with groom employed by her husband and
with another man.
THEY MUST REMAIN BOUND TOGETHER.
The case against the marquis was dismissed.
A counter-suit that the marquis had brought
against Lady Donegal was also dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
Fled from Flames in Their Night Clothes.

PATchoduE, L. l., March 2l.-At about 1
O'Clock this morning the bottling works of
Robert Shaw were destroyed by fire. Mr.
Shaw and his family were asleep in the build
ing and were compelled TO run into the street
attired only in their night clothes. The loss is
S4,5OO; insured. The fire was caused by an
Oyerheated Iiue-
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A FALSE CLAIM.-The commissioner of PEN
sions has been advised that DIR. Josiah r. Kelly
was indicted under section 543S Revised Statutes
United States, by the United States grand Jury.
at Cairo. H., on the 10th instant, for making a
false claim out of the pension case of Francis
NJ Mlckle. Hearing was deferred to the next
Term Ii OF the United States court at Springfield
ILL.,, in June next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
The Women,s Club Convention.

NEW YORK, March 2l.-This mornings extra
session OF Sorosis and the women's club dele
gates convened at Hardman hall The read
ing of the delegates reports was continued
the delegates for its munifcent hospitality.
The names Of the committee on permanent
organization will be made public this after
noon.
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But HE DECLARES THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE
ATcHIsoS SYSTEM Is NOT ONE OF THEM.
Los ANGELES, CAL, March 2l.-C 7. Hunt
ington. vice-president of the Southern Pacific
railroad company, arrived here from the east
last evening. He stated 10 an Associated Press
reporter that there was not the slightest founda-
ton for the report that he contemplated pur-
chasing the control of the Atchison system He
said several important measures won, be dis
cussed at the meeting of the Southern Pacific
directors in April, among them the extension
of the compaay's lines into Durango. Mexico;
the establishment of line of steamers between
some Atlantic or Gulf port and Brazil, and the
completion of various branch lines in this
state.
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ROBBED HIS FIRM OF $4,000.
The Bookkeeper of Seattle Firm an
Embezzler and Fugitive.

SEATTLE, W. T., March 2l.-George r. Carl
ton, bookkeeper for Smith Bros. 4 Co., sent .
note 20 the firm on Monday, together with tho
safe keys. saying that he was i'll and would not
be down that day. Inquiry was made at Carl
tons lodgings and it was learned that he had
left the city. An examination OF the books
shows that Carlton Is an embezzler 70 the
amount of $4,000. He came west from Chi
cago and had been in the employ Of Smith a
Co. for the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

The steamer Wolf has arrived at st. Johns,
N. F., from the seal fishery with ~ 900 seals.
All Eastern steamers are loaded, aggregating
200 900 seals among them. This Is an unusu-
ally early arrival
Four Harvard students were fined $40 each
yesterday for having been caught at cock
fight the night before.
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AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY,
THE SENATE IN SECRET SESSION.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS NOMINATED.
The Senate.

The Senate.
The Senate met at pm. Immediately after
the reading of the journal of yesterday Mr..
Pruden, one of the Presidents private secreta-
ries, appeared at the bar and delivered ''sundry
message in writing from the President of the
United States" Whereupon, on motion of Mr..
ingalls,, the Senate proceeded to the considera-
non OF executive business with closed doors.
The Senate, after o brief executive session,
without opening the doors, took recess until
z clock, at which time, there being no further
nominations, adjournment was had until
o'clock tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
Bottling Works Burned.

ELMIRA, n. Y, March PIE. Il. Gardner's
Eagle botting works in this city were burned
at l:30 o'clock this morning. the three-story
building being completely gutted Loss about
SIS, 900, insurance Sls. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

THE New CoMMANpANr OF MARE ISLAND NAVY
YARD.-Secretary Tracy has ordered Commo-
dore A. 4. X. Benham to take command of the
nayy-yard at Mare Island. CAL, which position
was vacated by Rear Admiral Belknap when he
sailed to take command of the Asiatic csauadron.
Commodore Benham is at present on waiting
orders.
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GIRLS FIGHT WITH SWORDS.
They Were Japs and Would Have Killed
Each Other But for Policeman.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-A dispatch from Los
Angeles, Cal. says: "A brutal fight occurred
Tuesday night in a suburban sporting place be-
tween two japanese girls who had quarreled.
The girls seized short Japanese swords and
attacked each other. Each proved skillful IN
the use OF the weapon, and both were soon
gripping with blood from numerous cuts. The
affair would certainly have ended in the death
OF one II not both had not the clash of steel at
tracted passing policeman. who entered tho
place. Neither girl received mortal wounds.
but both were slashed all over the upper part
of the BODY
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To Increase the Russian Navy.

ST PETERsBURG, March 2l.-The government
is considering a measure for increasing the
number of vessels in the navy. The plan under
consideration involves the expenditure of I2O,-
000,00 roubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
New Officers of the Honorable ArtiIIe

LONDON, March 2L-Viscount de Vesci has
been appointed colonel and Capt. Labalmon-
diere aGiutant of the reconstructed Honorable
Artillery company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

THE GIRLS ACKNOWLEDGE DEFEAT AND APPL,
FOR THEIR OLD PLACES

FOR THEIR OLD PLACES
New YORK, March 21.-The failure Of the
feather-workers strike is complete. On Tuesday
afternoon Miss Ida Van Etten, secretary of the
Working Women's association, sent the follow
ing to the lsidor Cohnfeld company: ''Gentle-
men-The strike of the feather-workers' branch
of the Working Women's association is declared
of. The girls are defeated. / sent several
girls to your place to apply for work this after
noon" OF the 200 girls who originally went
out on strike, so drifted back at various times
to their old places, and 100 resumed work at
the Cohnfeld factory this morning. The re-
naming so it is believed viii find employment
at once in their old shops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
A Paper Trust i'm England.

LONDON, March 21-Fourteen of the largest
paper makers in England have formed syndi-
cate for the purpose of raising prices. The
capital OF the syndicate is g, 900, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
Carriage-Makers Bankrupt.

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, March 2l.-Peck Il
Hanlon carriage have assigned. Liza
bilities about 5000; assets unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

A Bust OF WAsKINGToN.-A fine bronze bust
OF Washington has been added to the Washing.
ton collection at the National museum. 1t is q
gift from Judge Maurice J. Powers, of New
York, and now rests in one of the cases filled
with relics OF the Father of His Country The
bust Is similar to the one in plaster in the Cor
coran gallery, the head of which was modelled
from the Houdon cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
Eyictions In Donegal.

DUBLIN, March IA number Of tenants at
Townarvilly, County Donegal, have been
evicted from their holdings. II is probable that
the evictors would have been resisted had not
the authorities furnished . force Of 500 police
men and troops to assist them. The crowd Of
tenants and their sympathizers we're overawed
by the display Of force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
Austrian Consul at New York,

VIENNA, March 21.-Herr Palitschek has been
appointed Austrian consul at New York to sue
ceed the late Hugo Fritsch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

The FoRrIFIcATIoN BOARD has adjourned to
meet April IL Almost the entire session Just
ended was consumed in the consideration of
inventions and questions relating to materials
for purposes Of gun construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

SENATORS Paddock and Henderson headed a
delegation that called on Secretary Window to-
day to secure speedy action in the matter of the
erection OF the public building at Omaha, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

DECREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF WHEAT
The March statistical statement of the Depart
ment of Agriculture gives the result of the in
vestigation through its correspondents and
agents. and the merchant millers, and the
records OF commercial inspection, of the aver
age weight of wheat by states The general aver
age is 56.5 pounds, the lowest average of years.
In the spring wheat region the range is from
53.5 III Dakota to 55 pounds in Nebraska 1t
makes the crop equivalent to 391, ,OOO 900 bushels
OF 60 pounds each, less by nearly $4,000, 600 than
the quantity in measured bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

A NEW BANK.-The controller of the currency
has authorized the organization of the Middle
borough National bank, Massachusetts,; capital,
S5O'COO; Calvin d. Kingman. president; VIM. L.
Mitchell, cashier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTo-DAY.-Internal rev
enue, s425, 1888; customs, 1867, III.
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The PRESIDENT TO VISIT ELIzABETH.-An
Elizabeth, N. j., special to the New York Times
SAYS: Positive assurances were received here
tonight that President Harrison would come
to this city and embark from Elizabethport for
New York April 80. The board of trade to-
night received dispatch from Congressman
kean TO that effect
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no DISSOLVE the Societe dies Metaux.

PARIS, March Ale Paris (newspaper)
states that the tribunal will to-day dissolve the
Societe des Metaux, and appoint NJ. Leyasseur
hquidator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-21
STORM ON THE SOUND,
The Old Colony Compelled to Put Into
New London for Shelter,

NEW LONDON, CoNN., March 21.-The steamer
Old Colony. Of the Fall River line, which left
New York yesterday after proceeding as far as
Watch Hill. was obliged TO put back here for
harbor, anchoring at this morning. Officers
say it was the toughest night they ever exper-
fenced on the sound. The $50 passengers will
leave by train for Boston at / p. m. The
steamer will proceed as soon as the weather
permits