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Singular Cause of Death in India.

From the Medical Press of London.
A curious cause of death has recently been re-
corded in India. A native who was fishing in a
stream caught a fat, eel-like fish from fifteen
to sixteen inches in length. Being DESTROYS of
killing it, he promptly, but with great lack of
judgment and questionable taste, put it into
his mouth in order to bite off its head The
fish, however. scarcely approaching this some
what clumsy attempt at decapitation, vigor-
ously essayed to make other arrangements, in
which it was partially successful Gifted with
a sliminess which made it very difficult to hold
it slipped through the mans fingers into his
mouth and conveyed itself partly down his
outlet The situation now was bad for the fish.
but still worse for the man, for, owing to the
sharp fins on the back of the fish. it was not
possible to withdraw It, The man died in great
agony within an hour
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VHE WONDERFUL CARLSBAD SPRINGS.

At the Ninth InteLpstiOnal Medical Congress. DR. A.
L. A. Toboldt of the University Of Pennsylvania read
paper stating that out of thirty treated with the
genuine imported Powdered Carlsbad Sprude Salt for
chronic constipation hypochondria. disease Of the Hv
and kidneys, Jsundce adiposis, diabetes, dropsy
from vavuar heart disease, dyspepsia. catarrhal in
famInation Of the stomach ulcer of the stomach or
Spleen children with marasnus govt, rheumatism Of
the Joints gravel etc. tventysix entirely cured,
tbreemuch improved spd not treated long enough
Average time of treatment. four weeks.
The Carlsbad sprudel Salt powder form) is an ex-
ceilent psret Laxative and Dfetic. 1t chars the
conpyeyton, purtn>s the Blood. 1t ia easily soluble
pleasant to take and permanent in action The genuine
product the Carlsbad Springs is exported in round
bottles Each bottle comes in light blue paper
toon. and has the signature "EISNER MENDLE-
son co. ;" sole agents, Barclay street, New Yerk,
on every bottle One bottle mailed upon receipt of
one Dollar DR.. Toboldt's lectures mailed free upon
application. au1-m,w&f
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SECRETARY TRACY'S HORSES.
Good Prices Obtained at the Opening
of the Sale To-day.

New YORK. April 1.-THE sale of the trotting
stock of the Marshland stud property of Secre-
tary of the Navy Tracy was begun this morning
at the American Institute rink. Secretary
Tracy was present. Up to noon the trotters
put up were sold at good prices.
Among the horses sold this morning were the
following: Aston. br. f.. 1885, to G. Gerkin, of
New York. for $780, Basque. b. f.,
Of BROOKLYN. for $4,000; Argo. b. m, 1881 to
George Scattergood. of Philadelphia, for
$500: Fenela. b. m. 1884, to A. b. Darling,
of New York for % 800; Bolivia, br. f.. 1887, to
the SpeedweH farms. Cornwall, Pa. for Il. $50;
Mambrino Dudley 967, b. g., 1874. to George
Scattergood, of Philadelphia, for $4,000.
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LOCAL NOTES.

In the case Of Vim. B. Moore alias Brookey
Moore, convicted on Monday in the Criminal
Count of the grand larceny OF an overcoat. a
motion for new trial on the ground Of newly
discovered evidence, &c, was filed to-day.
An indictment was found by the grand jury
to-day against VIM. Harris, VIM. Winston, and
Daniel Mumford for housebreaking at the
stable OF Jno. 4. Boylaud. March y. The
grand jury was discharged tail April ~
james Smith. colored. was sentenced 20 six
months IN jail by Judge Miller this afternoon
Tor stabbing George Smith last night.
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KILLED HER BRUTAL HUSBAND.
He Struck Her Twice and She Shot in
Self-Defense.

PITTsBURG. April 17.-At Butler, Pa, about
4 O'clock this morning. Jas. Fields was fatally
shot by his wife. Mrs. Fields was reading and
her husband ordered her to come to bed.
He refused to do so, when he got up and
struck her. She went to Il bureau drawer and
took out revolver. telling him if he hit her
again she would shoot him.
He then stuck her in the face. when she fred
the revolver inficting fatal wound. Before
diving Fields made sworn statement exoner-
ating his wife. in which he stated that she had
shot in self-defense. She is still al liberty
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Noises and Nerves,

From the American Analyst
The most sensitive, delicate and easily in
jured parts of the human system are the
nerves. These can never become SO accus-
toned to incessant strain as to escape injury.
That which is unpleasant to the senses is al
ways-and, SO far as the sense Of hearing is
concerned, discordant noises always are-in-
furious to the nerves. The yelling of steam
whistles, the hiss of steam pipes, the rattle and
clash OF wheels on stone-coyered streets. the
rumble OF street cars, the clangor of bells, the
howiing OF hucksters, keep up q condition in
which healthful nervous system of natural
strength and sensitiveness is impossible. And
there is not one OF these agencies that is not
suppressed more or less completely in most OF
the great cities of the world.
In Berlin heavy wagons cannot run on certain
streets. In Paris any carload of rafting ma
terial must be fastened until il can not rattle
Munich allows no bells on street cars. In Phila-
delphia, church bells have been held anuisance
in certain neighborhoods by judicial ruling.
Steam whistles are forbidden In nearly all the
larger cities of this country, and most of these
noises In our advanced stage of civilization are
utterly unnecessary. Clocks and watches are
now SO cheap and plentiful that steam whistles
and bells to denote the time are useless. Why
should not all useless noises, and nearly all are
useless, be suppressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS.
Superintendent Of the Census, As
sayer, Etc.

The President to-day made the following ap-
pointments.
Robert P. Porter, of New York, to be super
intendent Of census.
w. Cunningham to be assayer Of the United
States assay office at Boise City, Idaho.
William H. Calkins, of Washington territory.
to be associate justice Of the supreme court of
the Territory Of Washington.
John B. Donnally, of Louisiana, to be mar
shall OF the United States for the eastern dis
trict of Louisiana
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Struck by a Hurricane at Sea.

Boston. April 1.-THE bark Imacas (Nor.),
at this port from Demerara, reports a very
rough passage. She encountered hurricane
April which lasted thirty-six hours. during
which she shipped great quantities of water
washing everything movable from the decks
and tarpaulins off the matches. Also stove
bulwarks. On April O. off Five-FathOm bank.
passed a small steamer. from 30 to 40 feet in
length, bottom side up, apparently a steam
launch
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reelection. He stated
to a STAR reporter that
he had work at the ma
val observatory which
he was anxious to push
to completion before
his retirement, which
will occur two years
from now. Hence he
felt constrained to seek
relief from the duties of
the Office of secretary.
Prof. Hall was born
sixty years ago in Con-
necticut. His early
years were years of toll
on a farm and in q car
penter shop. He stud
led under difficulties
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Changes In FOurth-CIass POst-OfIces.
From 100 to $50 fourth-class postmasters are
now being appointed daily. OF these about
one-third are to fill existing vacancies. another
third are appointed in the places of pOstmasters
removed for cause, and the other third sue
coed postmasters who have served about four
years. While fourth-class postmssters are COM
missioned to serve during the pleasure of the
Postmaster General II is believed by the Post
Office department officials that good services
period. While the good of the service. it is
said. will be the first consideration in the mat
ter of changes in fourth-class Offices. there is
reason to believe that the commissions of post
masters who have served four years viii be
deemed to have expired.
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years, is one of the most
famous astronomers of
the world. his researches
in solar physics having
made him a leading au-
thority. Prof. Langley
is best known. perhaps
in Washington, as the
secretary Of the Smith
sonian Institution, in
which Office he sue
ceeded the late Prof.
Baird, in August, 1887.
Since 1867 he has been
professor of astronomy
at the Western univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, at
pitfsb,1rQ and updar his
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING PERMITS
were issued to-day as follows: W. W. Danen-
hover, one brick hotel at 1921 II street north
westi S25,OOO. Thomas Wilson. three brick
dwellings, from 30S TO S07, alley IN square s6l;
S2,4OO. Miss A. Wilson. two brick dwellings,
sl5 and 81, alley in square 3Gs ". s. Well,
one brick dwelling at COS h street southwest;
$1,000.
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The Star Gives the Figures.


Our esteemed contemporary, THE EvKSIss
STAR, is an excellent Judge of human nature.
When a newspaper blows its own horn the peo-
pie like to have the figures under oath. THE
STAR is frank enough to furnish theirs. II has
the good wishes Of the Press that it's growth
may continue from year. to year as rapidly as the
grand city we live III.
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him an appointment as computer on the
Nautical Almanac" Subsequently he grad
uated at the Lawrence Scientific school,
but continued there for three years az gradu-
ate student. In 1861 he was appointed a pro-
fessor of mathematics in the navy and assigned
to duty at the naval observatory, where he did
much important work, including the supervi-
sion of the work of mounting the great eaua-
torial telescope. He served on a number of
important scientific commissions and expedi-
tions, and remained attached to the observa-
tory until he took charge of the Nautical Alma
nae. He has been an interchangeable worker and
added much to the literature of astronomy.
Since 1884 he has occupied chair in
Johns Hopkins university. He has received
degrees and honors from universities both in
this country and abroad. Among the distinc-
tions conferred upon him is that of the gold
medal of the Royal Astronomical society
awarded him in 1874 and the great gold Huy-
gems medal of the university of Leyden in 1878.
He has been president of the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science, and also
the American Society for Psyehical Research.
THE RETIRING SECRETARY
Prof. Asaph Hall, who has served six years as
home secretary of the academy, to-day declined
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v1cE-PREsIDENT AND SECRETARY
The members OF the National Academy Of
Sciences held a private session at the National
museum this morning. The business of the
morning was the most important of the annual
session. as successors were to be chosen TO the
three officers whose terms expire at this ses-
sion. These were the president, the vice-presi-
dent and home secretary. There was very
little canvassing among members before the
election. 1t seemed to be conceded that Presi-
dent Marsh would be reelected president. In
case of his declinaton it was thought that Prof
Langley, Prof. Gould, or Prof Newcomb would
be chosen to this high Office. The session this
morning was short, as the academy had an APP
pointment to wait upon the President at noon.
THE ELECTION.
The academy proceeded at once to the cleo
ton of president for the ensuing six years, and
Prof Marsh was reelected on the first ballot
When it came to the election of vice-president.
Prof Newcomb. the incumbent, nominated as
his successor Prof. Langley, and he was elected
unanimously. The only other Office to be
elected was the home secretary. Prof. Hall.
who has held the Office for several years. posi-
lively declined reelection, and two ballots
were taken without result.
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT.
The members of the academy then had to
leave to go to the White House, and did not
finish the election. They got aboard two long
omnibuses painted with all the colors of the
spectrum and drawn each by four horses
After the visit to the White House the mem
bers of the academy reassembled in the lee
ture hall OF the museum and listened to papers.
The first paper read was "On composite
coronography," by Up. Todd. 1t was illus
trated with views thrown upon screen. A
session will be held this evening at which "a
memoir of Prof Baird will be read by Dr.
Billings, and one of DR.. Asa Gray by DIR. Far
low, of Cambridge. The Watson gold medal
and the 800 accompanying it will be presented
to Prot. Schenfeld. director of the observatory
at the University of Bonn, Germany, in recog-
milton of his astronomical work. The gift will
be accepted by Dr. Wolcott Gibbs, and trans
mitted to Prot. Schenfeld through the German
minister.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY.
Prof. Othniel G. Marsh, by the result of the
election to-day, will continue in Office as
president of the academy until 1Sq5 He VIA I
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first elected in 1888.
Prof. Marsh is dis
tinguished as a natu-
ralist. His life has
been one of unusual
achievements. even
among the group OF
eminent men over
whose deliberations he
presides. He is fifty
eight years old. a native
of Lockport. New York,
and a graduate of Yale.
Upon leaving college
he pursued scientific
studies for several
years in Germany.
IT. 1&,,,.11 - L.,
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

CAPT. JSo. NJ. PULLMAN, assistant quarter
master, has been relieved from duty in the de-
partment of Arizona, and ordered TO duty at
the general-quartermaster' depot, Philade.-
phia.
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a Disabled Steamer.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE disabled steamer
sighted off Beach Haven last night is thought
to have been the Anchor line Tyrian from Kings
ton, Jamaica. Nothing definite, however. in
relation to the steamer has been received in
this cIty
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Fearful Ravages of Cholera.

San FRASCIsco, April 17.-Word reaches here
that cholera is epidemic in the Philippine
Islands, and that out of 800 cases 1000 have
proved fatal
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Scorr,s EMr1sroS OF CoDLnvER On

Of OOD N<lL
WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES.
PALATABLE AS MILK.
WONDERFUL FLESH PRODUCER.
MANY PEOPLE GAIN ONE POUND PER DAY BY
ITS USE
ARELIABLE REMEDY FOR
CONSUMPTION.
SCROFULA
BRONCHITIS.
COUGHS AND COLDS
THROAT AFFECTIONS.
WASTING DISEASES.
IMPURE BLOOD.
IT THREE TIMES AS EFFICACIoUs AS PLAIN
COD LIVER OIL
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MARRIED..

. ILoYD-VAN VLECK Washington, April Ia
$50, by the Rev. c. Herbert Richardson, r HOWARD
LLOYD 10 PEARL VAN YLECh, daughter Of tie late
Lieut.. Van Yleck, Z. s. A
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native land in 1866 to accept the chair
of paleontology at Yale. which he still
holds He has conducted many scientific
expeditions. having during his researches
crossed the Rocky mountains twenty
one times. Incidentally he became aware Of
frauds practced on the Indians, and largely
through his vigorous efforts better treatment
paleontologist in charge of the division of
vertebrate paleontology of the geological sur
vey. He has been president of the American
association for the advancement of science. He
is fellow of the Geological society of London,
from which. in 1877. he received the Bigsby
medal for important discoveries in paleOntol-
ogv. He is q member of other important bodies
and has received degrees from Heidelberg and
Harvard.
THE vICE-PREsIDENT.
Prof. Samuel P Langley. elected to-day vice
president of the academy for a term of six
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X,
direction the observatory at Allegheny CITY
has become famous for the important results
of researches conducted there. He was born
in RoXbury. Boston, in 1884. educated at
the Boston latin school, and turned his atten-
ton first to civil engineering and architecture.
His tastes, however led him to astronomical
studies, and IN 1865 he became an assistant in
the Harvard observatory. He then went to the
Naval academy as a professor of mathematics.
bnt had been there but short time when he
received the call to Pittsburg and begun the
work that has made him eminent. He has been
on a number of Important expeditions. and III
1881 had charge of the expedition to
the top of Mount Whitney California
which made important observations in solar
heat and its absorption by the earth's at
mosphere. He was invited to lecture and give
an account of the novel results of these obser-
vations. at the Royal Institution. London. His
work has been recognize by degrees conferred
by learned institutions and honors bestowed bv
many scientific bodies. He received in 1856
the first Draper medal awarded by the national
Academy of Science and in 1857 received the
Rumford medal from the Royal Society. Lon
don: and also the Rumford medal from the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In
1886 he was presidentof the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science.
THE RETIRING vICE-PREqDENT.
Prof. Simon Newcomb, who retires from the
Office of vice-presdent which he has held for
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John W. Lowe, agent at Phillipsburg. Kan,
OF the Equitable Mortgage company Of Kansas
City and for other companies, is said to have
absconded with o large amount Of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
For the Benefit of Newspapers.

The Post-Oaice department officials have
rescinded an order, issued during the last ad-
ministration, having for its object the dis
couragement of the practice by train
men of carrying special newspaper
correspondence and other matter on
other than mail trains. Ii is said at the de-
partment that there are a very large number
of small towns throughout the country which
have meaSer telegraphic facilities In
many of these villages the post and
telegraph offices close early, and
to prohibit traiEmen from carrying to
the neighboring town or city small packages
containing possibly information of the highest
general importance is regarded as unwise and
unjust The newspapers of the country. il is
maintained, should receive every possible facil-
ity for obtaining and disseminating the news
of the day. aud TO this end trainmen will be en-
couraged 10 lend their aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

WHEN THE MUCOUS SURFACES Of the Brouchis ars
sore or innamed, DR.. Jayne's Expectorant viii az
ford prompt relief. For breaking up a Cold or
remedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

Prof. Simon Newcomb, who retires from the
,fice of vice-president, which he has held for
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six years, and W h o
named Prof. Langley as
his successor. is well
known in Washington.
having since 1877 had
charge of the Office of
the American Ephe-
meris and Nautical Al
manac." He was born
in Nova Scotia in 1885.
but came with his pa
rents to the United
States in 1852. He spent
some time in teaching.
and IN 1857 his aptitude
in mathematics sacurad
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Father Covenay Sues for Libel

LONDON, April 1.-THE Rev. Father Covenay
has commenced suit against the Standard for
saying that he approved the murder of Police
Inspector Martin at Gweedore, Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
WIZ DRAe Our

miserable existence when few bottles Of
Ayers ssrssparilia would certainly give he
strength and energy you need, Thousands ere
growing Its virtues daily. 30 may you MRS.
alice West Of jefferson. ". Va. writes: II VAS
all run down before began to take Ayers sar-
szparilla. but am now gaming In strength ever
day.
Being very weak and respondent after lop5
illness. tried Ayers sarsaparilla- and two bot
ties have restored me to my former health
Miss Blanche s. Brownel. 4 Boyiston Plsce.
Boston
AYERS sARsAPARILLA.
Prepared BY DR.. J. G. Aver 4 Co, Lowell. Mass
Sold by all Druggists. Price. 81: six bottles s5.
WORTH IS A BOTTLE
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THE vICE-PREsIDENT.

Prof Samuel P. Langley. elected to-day vice
president of the academy for a term of si1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

The RESIGNATION OF GEN. FRANZ STGEL as
pension agent at New York city has been re-
ceived by Commissioner Tanner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Death of Brig. Gen. Dawson,

NEW YORK, April 7.-Brig. Gen. Samuel
Kennedy Dawson, U. s. A. (retired). died this
morning at Orange, N. j., after short illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

Prof Othniel c. Marsh, by the result of the
election to-day, will continue in Office as
president of the academy until 1895. He was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

OFFICIALS IN QCANpRY.-The Attorney
General and the controller of the currency are
in a quandry about some applications for
charters for national banks in Oklahoma terri
tory. The law provides that such applications
shall be on file for a year before the charters
may be granted. In this case. however. the
territory is just coming into existence and the
applications have been on file but few days.
1t is an exceptional case and they do not know
what to do. If they decide by the letter of the
law, Oklahoma will be without national bank
for year yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

j. &. UurcHISsos.
IMPORTER
MILLINERY.
TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED
AGIASD DISPLAY OF
DRESS BONNETS, TUEBANS. LARGE HATS.
Correct STYLES in Foreign and Domestic Goods.
SPRING GARMENTS.
Just received. invoice Of Imported Garments, Long
and short Wraps. Jetted WRAPS 81 80 to go. Jack
cts =. - to So.
Foster KiI Iacug Glove. Z 1 per pair upward fitted
T. tie hand
aTS aOT PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

A BALTIMORE DELEGATION called on the
commissioner of pensions to present the name
of Mr.. Ross. who was formerly postmaster OF
that city. for the position of first deputy COM
missioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

At Lynchburg, Va, Ere almost destroyed the
tobacco factory of John W. Childs q Co., last
evening. The loss on the building 10 about
$4,000.
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Cowboy Americans In London.

n.
Two Americans gave London police magis-
trate sensation the other day by being brought
up on the complaint of cabman that they had
amused themselves by firing their revolvers
through the trap door in the roof.