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A RAGE FOR THE ELIXIR.
Numerous Persons Being Successfully
Treated i'm indianapolis.

CHICAGO, Aug. l0.-A special from Indiauap-
oils, Ind. says: Since an apparently success
ful experiment with the Brown-Sequard elixir
upon Noah A. Clark last week no fewer than
twenty-five enfeebled and iniirm old men in
Indianapolis have applied 20 physicians here
for injections Of the substance aud all are now
undergoing the first effects of il with varying
manifestations. -Four patients of DIR. Z. {.
Noodburn, who were each given injections OF
sixty drops. have been doing things which they
have heretofore been unable % do for twenty
years. One man read a newspaper in twilight
without spectacles, which he had not done be-
fore for ten years. A commercial traveller de-
clared that II afforded him relief from chronic
spinal troubles. Dr. punnan. who cxperi-
mented upon the man Clark with much sue
cess yesterday, administered the injection 10
eight persons, six of whom are prominent in
business, who were averse to having their
names made public.
EACH WAS GIVEN 80 DROPS OF THE ELIXIR.
DIR. W. Il. Fletcher, former superintendent in
the Indiana insane hospital is also making ex-
periments and all report gratifying results, ex-
cept IN one case where il had no perceptible
effect. Many persons have been given the IN
lection at the c:ty dispensary, and among the
decrepit old men of the city the elixir has be-
come the rage. Many of the physicians. how
ever. publicly denOunce AZ a. a humhug and re-
fuse TO have anything to do with the eAperi-
ments that are being made. DIR. carp. secre-
tary of the city board OF health. is one OF this
class. and lac declares the effect is mental and
not physical. He maintains that If the injection
has any stimulating effect the patients mind
contributes 10 II just water injected under
the name Of morphine has often had a similar
effect. At the Central college Of physics he
proposes to make an experiment TO demon
strate the truthfulness of has assertions. Pure
water will be used. but the patient will be made
to believe that it is the elixir. Doctors are
awaiting the result with much interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
THE AMERICAN CUP.
Lord Dunraveu Thinks No Engiishman
will Agree to the Conditions.

special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Aug. l0.-owing to Lord Dunrs-
ven's refusal to compete with the Valkyrie for
the Americas cup Mr.. North, the nitrate king.
talks of building yacht, but Dunraven is con-
hdent no Englishman will, on consideration,
agree to the condition of ten months notice o;
every detail Of the dimensions, thus giving
away the advantage Of superior knowledge OF
construction. Dunraven has two passions now
yachting and the sweating inquiry. He is rich,
clever, and ambitious, and believes that Ran
doiphian toryism is the coming thing He took
UP the sweating inquiry part OF this policy
ana has worked Ike slave. lie il very kind
hearl ld and incident has done much Charity.
He ms prepared an elaborate report ON the
sweating system for the consideration OF the
next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
MIR. PARNELL'S HEALTH.
His Friends Again Very Anxious I'm Re.
gard to It.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Mr. Parnelrs friends are
again anxious concerning their leaders health.
The present session Of parliament has witnessed
his absence from his seat for prolonged Pc
riods, and the exactions of the special commits
sion, whose sittings he has per force attended,
have told heavily on his physical and vital
strength. His absence from the house has
greatly lessened his hold on his party, many Of
whom believe that a more active and attentive
leader could have prevented MIR. Balfour's re-
cent successes.
Mr.. Parnell has frequent attacks Of chiils,
which have greatly weakened him, and it is
now certain that his proposed recuperative
trip will be of long duration, probably extend
ing over the next eight or ten months Nothing
definite is known as to Mr.. Parnells future
movements, but it is intimated that he will
spend the greater part of his holiday in India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
A New Steamship Launched.

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. lo.-The new iron steam
ship Kansas City, built at Roach's yard for the
New England and Savannah steamship COM
pany, was successfully launched to-day. The
vessel is $50 feet over all, As feet beam, and ~
feet depth Of hold Her engines are OF the
triple expansion surface condensing type with
3S-inch and 54-inch diameter and 54-lnch stroke,
supplied with steam by eight steel boilers.
She has been constructed 10 move lG>f knots
per hour. Her passenger accommodations are
ll6 frst-class and 10 second-class. When
finished she viii ply between New York and
Savannah. A large number Of people, many a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
He May be Lynched.

DEADwooD, OAK, Aug. l0.-Thursday night
the farm house of John Mcleod burned and
Mcleod perished in the flames. The only per-
son present was John Woods, young man en-
ployed on the ranch. Mrs. Mcleod and the
children were away on a visit Suspicious Of
foul play were entertained by the neighbors
who caused the arrest OF Woods and Mrs. Ne
Leod Mcleod, who was a well-to-do rancher,
had since his marriage been prevailed upon TO
deed all his property 70 his wife. Mrs Nc
Leods former husband left her about three
years ago on account of her inidelity with
Woods. II an inquest should strongly point 10
Woods guilt he is likely 10 be lynched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Our Navy Aiding Starving Samoans,

report has been received at the Navy de-
partment from Rear Admiral Kimberly, dated
at Samoa, July II, telling Of aid given by him
to large numbers Of starving natives and others
on the islands. He had been requested by the
fathers of the Catholic mission at Apia for
help. and on his return from Pago Pago, in
small vessel chartered for the trip, he brought
back with him from the Monongahela 6, 900
pounds of biscuits, 2.439 pounds of rice, 1000
pounds Of oat meal. 600 pounds of corn meal,
1000 pounds of hominy. 1000 pounds of wheat
flour, and l18 gallons of beans, which, in ac-
cordance with the departments letter Of May
"a he deemed it wise and proper to turn over
to the Catholic mission for distribution among
the distressed Samoans. The Monongahela
still has for issue large quantities of the same
stores. The admiral writes that there is
great scarcity Of food, but he docs not appre-
hend any loss of life from famine, as there are
cocoanuts in sufficient number to keep the peo-
pie alive, while the harvest Of bread, fruit and
bananas will soon be ripe. He will not dis
tribute any more food among the natives until
the necessity is more apparent than at present.
There are l60 students in attendance at the
Catholic college at Apia, and the fathers have
40 people under their charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
The President Makes Appointments
From There To-day.
INTEREST IN MRS. MAYBRICK's CASE
AN INSURRECTION IN HONOLULU.
Rioters Enter the Palace But Are Fl
nally Subdued
MIR. PARNELL's BROKEN HEALTH
THE BAR HARBOR ANNEX.
Appointments Made by the President
Today.

Bah HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 10.-President Har-
rison has made the following appointments
Samuel F. Phillips of North Carolina, COM
missioner on the part of the United States
under Venezuelan and United States treaty
concerning the adjustment of claims.
Charles g.. Pope Of Missouri, consul at To
ronto.
Richard G. Lay Of the District Of Columbia,
consul general at Ottawa.
SECRETARY TRACY CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT.
The U. s. s. Despatch reached here this
morning with Secretary Tracy on board, and
an hour later the Secretary, his daughter, Mrs.
Wilmerding, Lieut. and Mrs. Mason and Capt
Cowles called upon the President.
The afternoon will be spent on the Sappho
by the President and his Secretary of State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
A Chicaco Hackman EataIIr shot.

CHICAGO, Aug. I0.-This morning about 8
O'Clock hack driver named Napoleon Perrin
was fatally shot by an unknown man. Perrin
took two men TO a resort at SO Sd avenue, and
sat down in the parlor TO wait for them. While
there two men entered the room and going up
TO Perrin said that they Had il in for him. |"
One of them then drew a revolver and fred
two shots. one entering Perrin's head The
two men then made their escape. Perrin was
removed TO the county hospital unconscious
and the physicians said that the wound in the
head would prove fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
AN APPOINTMENT RESENTED.
King kalakaua Refuses to Receive MIR.
Severance as Consul General.

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. l0.-Advices from
Honolulu state that when W. Ii. Severance
arrived in that city by the steamer
Australia TO assume his Office a.
United States consul general his majesty
declined to give him an interview and also re-
fused TO accept him consul general The
reasons given by his majesty for his action are
that Mr.. Severance was dismissed from Office
as the Hawaiian consul in San Francisco for
cause.
His majesty feels that Severance's appoint
ment marks lack of courtesy on the part Of
the United States officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Suit Against the Express Company With.
drawn.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug l0.-The suit Of the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad company
against the Adams express company for the re-
covery of Ssi.372 AZ has been discontinued by
the counsel for the Reading company. The
action grew out Of the contract for the carrying
of express matter which formerly existed be-
tween the companies. and which was termi-
mated last February. when the United States
express company began sending its matter over
the Readings lines. Ii is thought that the dis
pute has been adjusted to the satisfaction Of
sll parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
A Good Cotton Crop.

The August crop report Of the Department of
Agriculture makes the condition Of cotton
s9.3, an advance Of nearly two points during
the month. Since 1880 this average has been
exceeded but three times-iu 1882, 1886 and
1887. The averages of condition by states are:
Virginia, 63; North Carolina, 80; South Caro-
Mississippi, 80; Louisiana, 90; Texas, VI; Ar
kansas, SO; Tennessee, 7S. The caterpillar and
boil worm are occasionally mentioned in Mis-
sissippi, in Louisiana. and in several counties
OF Texas. but damage from them is as yet in
appreciable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

CHARGED WIrH MAILING IMPROPER LETTERS
Chief Inspector Rathbone last night received q
telegram announcing the arrest in New York
by Inspector Stewart Of Azariah J. Cotton. o
clerk in the custom house there, for violating
the postal law. His offense is described in sec
tion 1898, Revised Statues, forbidding the send
ing through the mails of any indecent inn
moral or obscene publication, card or letter.
The telegram states that Cotton had written
letters to President Harrison and others in
public life, but gives no particulars regarding
them. The inspector further states that Col
ton has made full confession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Hofel Discharged

New York, Aug. lO.-No one appearing 10
make a formal complaint against Ferdinand W.
Hofel, who arrested on suspicion Of being
implicated in the Allen forgeries, he was dis
charged this morning by Justice Hogan at the
Tombs. He was required, however, TO furnish
5000 bail for his subsequent appearance ms Q
witness in the Allen case when needed Dr.
Toal qualified as bondsman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Mrs. Harrison at Nantucket.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Aug 10.-Mr. Harrison.
wife of the President, passed quiet day yes
terday Her sister, Mrs. Scott Lord, on account
of whose illness Mrs. Harrison came here, has
improved rapidly. Today Mrs. Harrison will
ride out to the east end of the island to enjoy
the view from the bluff and extend her ride to
the village of Siasconsett
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Killed by Lightning.

PIPER CITr, III-, Aug. 10. Mrs. n. Freeman
and her twelye-year- daughter we're killed
by lightning near here yesterday afternoon %
they were coming TO town in a storm. A seven
months babe in the mothers arms was not in
jured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
THE CONSUL GENERAL TO OTTAWA.

Col. Lay is son of the late William Lay,
who was for many years chief of the mailing
division in the city post office. He was born
and educated in this city and served calamity
in the Union army during the war. Since then
he has been engaged in business. first at
Savannah. Ga, and afterward in New York
and for the past i've years in this city. He was
an applicant for the marshalship of the Dis
trict and was very strongly backed, among his
supporters being Vice President Morton, whose
wife is a sister of Mrs. Lay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Animals from the United States Not TO
be Admitted.

OTTAWA, ONT. Aug. l0.-The customs de-
partment yesterday refused permission to the
directors Of the Union agricultural society OF
the eastern township, the annual show in con-
nection with which is TO be held at Clarence
vile, Quebec. next month, TO bring in from the
United States cattle, sheep aud swine for COM
petition at the exhibition although the animals
would only be in Canada two or three days,
and be but few miles across the boundary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
War Department Changes.

Appointed: VIM. Donaldson, Pennsylvania,
clerk, class /, surgeon generals Office, press
man, to take effect August "a; Edward David
OF Ohio. copyist war records Office Resigned:
G. G. Kniffin, class l, adjutant generals office;
VIM. j. Wolfey, clerk, 81 900, postmaster gen.
erals Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
A Cattle Epidemic.

QUrScr, ILL.,, Aug. l0.-A large number Of
cattle have been dying of in North Hancock
county recently from some unknown disease.
Farmers are much troubled about il. Some
think il is the ''bloat" and others attribute the
epidemic to different causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
In Memory of Mrs. Hayes.

CNcrNYATI, ONO, Aug. io.-The woman's
missionary society have issued a circular ap-
pealing for contributions for the purpose OF
founding q training school for missionaries or
an industrial school to bear the name of Mrs.
Lucy Webb Hayes.
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SECRETARY PBocroR is expected to return to
the city next Tuesday.

Mr.. ROBERT p. PORTER, the superintendent
OF the census, left the city last evening for
Deer Park, where his family are staying. he
intends to take q trip through the eastern part
| OF the country next week and will be away
abOut ten days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
An Assistant Postmaster Disappear..

BooSEynLE, IND, Aug. lO.-The city 10
greatly excited over the disappearance Of As
sistant Postmaster VIM. e. Denny and the an
nouncement that he is several thousand dollars
short in his accounts Denny had a mania for
gambling and il is supposed the bulk OF the
missing money was disposed of m that manner.
Denny is nephew OF Mayor Denny of Indian
apolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Want Its Affairs Wound Hin.

LONDON, Aug. l0.-A petition has been pre-
sented to.the courts by the Matthesons for the
winding up of the affairs of the New Foundland
copper company. The Matthesons are creditors
of the firm to the amount Of G230.O0O. A
decision upon the petition has been postponed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
The Alert and Nipsic Sighted.

SAN Francisco, Aug. l0.-The steamship
Australia, which arrived last night from Homo
lulu, reports sighting the U.S.s. Alert and
Nipsic from Samoa, about fifteen miles out from
Honolulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Two Prisoners Escape from Jail.

FARrBAuLr, MIMI, Aug. l0.-Charles Palmer.
charged with rape, and Michael Burthrow with
grand larceny, filed the bars of their cells in
the Blue Earth county Jail early yesterday
morning, cut n hole through the roof and
escaped TO the woods. A sherifrs posse is in
pursuit but there is little chance Of their cap
turing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
GOVERNMENT TELEGRAMS.
Conference Between Government Of
ficials on the Rate Question.

Assistant Secretary Batcheller had q confer
ence this morning with First Assistant Post
master General Clarkson with reference to the
telegraph rate question. Mr.. Batcheller pointed
out the difficulty of carrying out the "collec-
tion delivery" order, issued the other day, in
the service that is constantly going on outside
of the department
There is now no rate fixed and agents Of the
government using the wires in other service
than that to and from this city are abliged to
pay what the telegraph company demands at
the risk Of having their accounts disallowed
later by the auditors. The bills for the service
between this city and other points can be held
up pending the decision on the matter Of rates.
Ex-Controller Lawrence once decided that in
making telegraph contract the new rates
were retroactive over the period elapsing be-
tween the date OF the new contract and July l.,
when the old contract expired. 1t is a
question, however, whether this view
will be upheld by the present
administration, as some doubt has been cast
upon the legality of the decision. In case,
however, this should be adhered to the ''mill-a-
word" rate. if finally adopted, will be enforced
on all service that has occurred since July /,
instead OF the regular commercial rates.
The conference did not result In any decision
in the case owing to the absence of Postmaster
General Wanamaker, but clearer under
standing into the situation was obtained by the
officials and the conference may lead to .
rapid solution Of the problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Irving and the Archbishop OF Canter-
bury,

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING star.
LONDON, Aug. l0.-There was an interesting
reunion at Ramsgate last Thursday when the
archbishop of Canterbury visited Montefore's
school for the Jews. The Jews are elated al
this evidence of hberality. Henry Irving, hap.
pening to meet the archbishop, tried to convert
him into sanctioning the employment of chill
dren in theaters, which is now threatened with
parliamentary interference. Irving said that
theater children are just as well off as cathe-
dral choristers. The archbishop said that the
choristers were only employed for the glory of
God. Irving said that the choristers showed
no religious penchant by the archbishop hav-
ing nephew who is an actor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign George 3. Evans
has been ordered to duty on the Chicago.
Leave has been granted to Lieut.. Commander
William P. Randall for six mouths, with leave
to 20 beyond sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
The Supreme Bench Vacancy,

Attorney General Miller, who is back in
Indianapolis for visit Of two weeks, prepar-
atory to removing his family to Washington
for permanent residence, was asked if there
was any foundation for the report that Secre-
tary Noble or any other member of the cabinet
would be offered the Supreme Court iudgeship.
He replied: II do not think the correspondents
at Washington know any more about it than
the newspaper men Of indianapolis. These
reports, 80 far as know, are wholly without
authority. I think nobody knows what the
President will do"
1t is still the belief of the most intimate
friends OF the Attorney General in Indianapolis
that he will be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

DIED IN CHILI.-The State department has
received information Of the death on July IL in
Chill of Thomas Brian Cunning Of Norwalk,
Conn. Papers found on him made it appear
that in December. 1888, he had been arrested
for maltreatment of his wife and released on
bonds Of $500. Cunning arrived in the Argen-
tine Republic from Europe in January last and
told friend that he had married an adopted
daughter of Senator Leland Stamford and that
his father was prominent surgeon in New
York state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

Mr.. Smithmeyer, the architect, is preparing
plans for large office building which is to be
erected on 9th street between E and F streets
where the Lochiel house now stands. The
owner OF the property, Mr.. John Paul Jones,
recently made an agreement with the Secretary
Of the Interior to erect this building for the
use of the census Office. 1t will be 3S feet
front with depth Of over 100 feet and will be
seven stories high. The building will contain
two elevators and will be built in substantial
manner. The front will be of brick and stone
and will make an effective appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

Special Cable Dispatch to the EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Aug. 10.--No interest is taken here
in the Black Diamond case. Everybody counts
on an official disavowal from the United States.
Certain movements of the English Pacific feet
are regarded only as Q show for colonial edit
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

ToDAY's BOND OFFERINGS aggregated Gill;
900 as follows: Reg. As, $4,000 at l2s; ESQ.,
600 at l2sS4; coupon 411zs, $1,000 at 1865; reg.
4Jks, S50. 1000 ut 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

THE REPAIRS on the U.s.S. Monocacy, on the
Asiatic station, will be completed the latter
part of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10
Interior Department Changes,

The following official changes havs been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Office of the Secretary-Resignation Henry
I. Stanton of Kentucky. returns Office clerk,
$1,000; Mrs. Julia NJ. Burnett OF New Jersey,
S1,2OO
Pension office-Appointment: Thos D. In
gram of Pennsylvania, assistant medical ref
cree, S2,250: VIM. 1. Wofey of Maryland, medi-
cal examiner, 81 500; Harrison s. HarreII Of In
diana, Carroll d. Judson of Ohio. Chas. b. Rob-
bins of Indiana, Frank W. Rawles of Indiana,
VIM. NJ. Newell of Indiana special examiners,
81, 400; Gilbert c. Kniffen Of Kentucky and Jno.
Ii. Davis of Ohio, clerks at 81 200.
Promotions: Miss Bessie l.. Boyd of New York,
81, 200 to Sl,400; Mrs. Lizzie F. Sawyers of Vir-
GINA, 5000 to $1,000. designations: DR.. Leoni-
das Russell, of Tennessee, medical examiner,
$1.800.
General land ofice-Appointment Henry H.
Haines OF Ohio, receiving clerk, SI,S00.
Office of the commissioner of railroads-Ap-
pointment: Francis E. Storm Of New York, as
sistant bookkeeper 81 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

To EScAMP WITH THE G. A. R.-Orders have
been sent to the field staff and band, and COM
panies B, @, D, e, G and l, second infantry,
completely armed and equipped and QUILTED
with camp equipage, to proceed by rail to
Kearney, Neb., and encamp with the Grand
Army of the Republic at its reunion to be held
at that place, commencing the 18th instant
VIII proceed by rail to the end Of the railroad
track beyond Alliance, Neb., and march thence
to Camp George Crook, near Fort Robinson,
Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-10

TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA AND JAPAN.-The
japanese minister here has been informed by
cable of the conclusion OF q treaty between
Russia and Japan, signed yesterday at Toxic.