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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
A MYSTERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Believed to be the Result of a Thieying
Expedition.

DEcKERsTowS, \. j., May 6.-At an early
hour yesterday morning two Young men awak-
ened farmer Vim. Swartz and asked him for as
sistaace. He opened his door and then discov-
cred that one of the men was almost naked and
covered with blood from head to foot. His
hands were almost blown off, while his face.
neck, and body were awfully burned The
men tell story to the effect that they had
purchased some powder to go hunting with
and that by some mishap match in the pocket
of the wounded man ignited the powder and
caused the accident.
A physician was summoned and dressed the
wounds. but he thinks the man cannot live
Investigation shows that a tool house near the
railroad had been broken into and robbed of
tools and some giant powder cartridges while
the powder magazine of jacob l.. Lawrence
near by, had likewise been robbed
II Is believed that the men had been engaged
in thieving expedition, and that their opeI a.
tons came to an end by the accidental explo-
sion of the powder, with the result as above
stated. The matter is being investigated by
the sheriff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
From Wall Street To-day.

New YORK, May 6, II a. M The stock mar
ket began the new week with quiet business,
while first prices were somewhat irregularly
changed from SATURDAYS final figures, but gen.
orally were lower, declines extending to Sk per
cent, Louisville and Nashville and Lake Shore
showing the largest differences. The early
transactions on the activelist were marked by
no feature whatever, and we're confined almost
exclusively to a half dozen stocks, among
which Reading, Oregon ,Atch-
ison, and Northern Pacific preferred were most
conspicuous. The fluctuations in no case ex-
ceeded q per cent, but among the inactive
shares Chicago gas rose y, to 49, and Manitoba
lost A. and in the trust stocks lead trust dis
played considerable animation and strength,
rising %, to 223s. No other feature of any
kind was shown, and at II o'clock the market
was quiet aud steady to nrm st about opening
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
THE REBELLION RECORDS.
Major George B. Davis for Head of the
Publication Commission.

Major George b. Davis judge-advocate, who
has recently acted as judge-advocate of the
Lydecker and Armes courts martial, has been
selected by Secretary Proctor as the army
officer at the head of the commission provided
for in the sundry civil appropriation bill to
continue the publication of the records of the
war Of the rebellion. There will be two
others to act with him, civilian experts.
who have not yet been selected.
The appropriation for this purpose will not be
available until the LIST of July. and until then
Col. Lazele will continue in charge of the pub
lications but Major Davis will report to him at
once, in order to be given an insight into the
methods that have been heretofore pursued
and to devise plans for the future.
THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN FIVE YEARS.
The entire work is to be completed in five
years. and the commission will have their
hands full. The selection of Major Davis Is
not generally known. not yet having been Off
cially promulgated, but is approved by those
to whose ears it has come. Major Davis was
recently engaged with Col. Barr upon the re-
vision of the army regulations.
1t is understood that one of the civilian ap-
pointments has been offered to Joseph W. Kirk.
ley, chief of division in the adjutant generals
Office, but it is not sure whether or not he viii
accept.
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Prenared TO Meet all Demands

ST. PAUL, MIMI. May GA rumor that the
Washburn Mill company had assigned, caused
a run on the Anoka National bank Satur day,
Senator Washburn, being president of the
bank.
VS. Hale, treasurer of the Mill company,
says the amount withdrawn was S25 900 in
small sums. none of the heavy depositors TAX
posits. and the bank lie prepared to pay all de-
mands on the spot The rumor in question
doubtless grew ont of the fact that Mr.. Wash
burn is about to close up the Anoka branch of
his lumber business, in order to concentrate his
interests and relieve himself of some Of their
active arrangements, the step made necessary
by his new duties as senator. MIR. Washburn Is
at Hot Springs, but will be home shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
A Man Killed for a Hatchet.

ST. PAUL. MINI, May 6.-At 10 O'Clock last
night Mikel Chesney, Polish laborer, was re-
turning up the narrow alley which constitutes
the main street of Pollacktown, when John
Lampbrek and several friends met him. Lamp
brek had loaned Chesney a hatchet for the use
of which he was to be paid 25 cents, and being
in an ugly mood and drunk, he stopped Ches-
ney to demand immediate payment or the re-
turn of the instrument. Chesney offered to
buy the hatchet for 81 and gave Lampbrek a
So gold piece, expecting to get change. In
stead he got a blow on the head from a revolver
which Lampbrek carried, and the blow was
followed up with dozen more of the same
kind until Cbesney fell insensible and fatally
wounded. The blow which finished Chesney
caught him in the left temple, leaving hole
large enough to admit mans finger. His
head and face are gashed in a dozen places.
Lampbrek has not vet been captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Immense Damage to Standing Timber
and the Houses of many Settlers Burne d.

ST. PAUL. MIMI, May Especial dispatches
report destructive fires raging in northern
Minnesota and Wisconsin. Already immense
damage has been done TO standing timber and
many towns are threatened with destruction.
special from Duluth says a dense cloud of
smoke from burning brush and timber hangs
over the city. Fires of dangerous character
are raging in nearly all directions from the
city within radius of 80 miles or more. In
some instances the houses of settlers were
burned. The fires seem to be the worst on the
line OF the Duluth and Iron range, west of Thom-
son and south beyond Barnumsi and on the
Northern Pacific as far Norman, 20 miles
beyond Northern Pacific junction. There are
reports OF damage from the settlements back of
this city on country roads, from the Ashland
division OF the Northern Pacific and elsewhere.
| The Northern Pacific trestle, near Walbridye.
Wis, on the Superior line, was burned yester-
day. Ashland. Wis. advices say that furious
fires are raging in the northern Wisconsin for
| rests, and the loss will be very heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
The Washington Monument.

Col. Wilson, in his monthly report to tho
chief of engineers upon the operations upon
public buildings and grounds in Washington,
saysthat everything connected with the ele-
yator in the Washington monument was found
to be in good order upon the regular monthly
inspection. The interior of the shaft has been
lighted by lanterns, and electric light wires
have been run from the 250-foot TO the 490-foot
level. There is now an entirely new outfit Of
wire and lamps above the 250-foot platform,
and the lower section will be At once renewed.
The boilers and engines were found TO be in
good condition.
During the month, 1913 persons ascended 10
the top of the monument by means Of the eie-
vator, and 1.731 walked up, making total Of
100, ,O07 persons who have visited the top Of the
monument since October 3, 1885. Rapid pro-
gress is being made in the work OF grading the
mound at the base of the shaft A detailed de-
scription is given by the report Of the work
doas in the parhs and reservations Of The ei0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
a PATCH OF GROUND.
Settlers Quietly Occupying a Part of
the Sioux Territory.

fASKroN, DAK., May 6-Between the Mo-
brara river and the Missouri river and between
the Niobrara river and the keyahapa river is a
point of the land embraced within the Sioux
reservation. The progressive white man has
fastened his covetous eyes upon this patch Of
ground. Settlers are assembling at NIobrara
aud are quietly slipping across the Niobrara
river and occupying claims upon the tract
above described They are occupying il as
individuals and as colonies. but as thevincrease
iii numbers they will doubtless organize Tor
mutual protection and defense. Under the
several acts of recognition by the government
this Is Sioux territory. 1t does not become a
part OF the state of Nebraska until the Indian
title is eXtinguished. The Indians title can
only be extinguished by treaty agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
A BIG FIRE IN WINNIPEG.
Several Business Houses and a Jewish
Synagogue Destroyed.

WINNIPEG, May 6.-The biggest fire in the
history of this city broke out this morning and
threatened to destroy large portion of the
business houses. The following places were
destroyed: Bell Brothers grocery, c. A. Bar
bervill's hardware establishment, W. E. Par
menter's, stationery: G.. A. Anderson. provision
house; r. Lyons. boots and shoes: Jewish syn
agogue and the Brooklyn hotel.
The fire is now practically under control, the
fremen having succeeded in preventing it
from crossing the street. The Second Metho-
dist church and other buildings were badly
scorched, but saved with small damage. Esti-
mated loss @i00O0. Insurance small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
CH1CAGO'S TRUNK MYSTERY.
Over a Hundred Detectives Seeking q
Clue to DIR. Crouiu's Disappearance.

CHICAGO, May S-Nearly one hundred detec-
tives and officers belonging to the city force.
the Lakeview force. and ihe Pinkerton agency
were securing Lakeview this morning in the
hope of finding some clue to the mysterious
disappearance of DR.. II. II. Cronin. So far no
success has attended their efforts. The trunk
in which the doctors BODY is thought 10 have
been placed after the supposed murder has
been traced from the corner of Fullerton avenue
and Ferry street TO Clark street. from there TO
Evanston avenue, and from there TO Sulser
street. At that point the trail ends. The tuft
of hair found in the trunk will be taken to Dr.
Cronin's barber in order that il may be posi-
lively identified if possible. The friends OF Dr.
Cronin scout the idea that he is on a spree.
They deny that he was what is known as a
.drinking man." and say that he never IN
dulged in liquor to excess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
A Whole Family Drowned

CHICAGO, May Ga dispatch from Wheeling,
W. Va. says that terrible accident is reported
from Braxton. that state. F. b. Harr and fam
ily lived in thinly-settled district and yester-
day he and his wife and two children started to
visit a neighbor. mountain stream i'm their
path was swollen out of its banks. but Harr At
tempted to cross il in a canoe. Half way over
the boat capsized and the whole family were
thrown out. The wife and one child inmedi-
ateiy sank. Harr, who was an expert swimmer,
seized another and made desperate efforts to
escape. He caught on TO the canoe, but was
could reach him. The bodies have been re-
covered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Miners VIII Stop Work.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. May 6.--At mass meet
ing of miners held yesterday, representing i've
shafts. it was decided to discontinue work until
there Is settlement of the existing difficulties.
The trouble Is owing to a demand of the opera
tors for the men to work at less than the dis
trlct prices The representatives OF four mines
will hold a meeting and will probably take sim.
liar action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
The Prima Donna's Murderer on Trial.

LONDON. Nav Ga dispatch from Moscow
says that the trial OF orlof, the agent of the
secret police who a few weeks ago shot and
killed Fraulein Balsani. a well-knowu prirna
donna of the Deutcheon theater AT Prague,
opened to-day. The CRIME was a most sensa-
tional one. the victim being shot down on the
stage at a rehearsal of Die Walkare.' at the
Grossen theater. Revenge was the motive for
the crime. both the singer and her deceased
husband having caused the arrest OF several OF
Orlofs friends On the charge of being con-
nected with the nihilist party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Found Hanging TO a Mast.

PoRT BLAKELEY, WASH TER, May GA man
named NJ. Il. Silber was found yesterday hang
ing 10 the mast Of small boat drifting about
IN the bay with bullet hole in his head. The
matter Is mystery and the authorities are in
yestlgating. Sllber came TO Port Blakely few
days ago. and hiring a small boat. went out
INTO the bay. Nothing was seen OF him until
hls hfeless body was discovered. The murder
Is supposed TO haze been committed by snug
glers or pirates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Murder I'm the Second Degree.

BENTON, ILL.,, May 6.-The Williams murder
trial ended here yesterday, the jury finding the
defendant guilty of murder in the second de-
gree and sentencing him to the penitentiary for
fifteen years. The defendant seemed unmoved
by it, although he had hoped for an acquittai.
His counsel Immediately made a motion for
new trial. The verdict meets with general
approval here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
A Peacemaker Murdered.

PoRr HURON, Mich, May 6.-Harry Ak
worthy. an employe IN James Spry's batting
works, was murdered Saturday night by Otta
Sandborg. Spry and Sandborg engaged in a
quarrel and Axworthy undertook TO separate
them. when Sandborg plunged knife into his
skull. producing a fatal wound. Sandborg was
arrested. He belongs to one OF the best fami-
lies in town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Was Not Fanny Davenport's Brother.

BosroN, May 6.-Mr. Edgar l.. Davenport, of
the Boston Museum company, was seen this
morning and shown the dispatch from San
Francisco announcing the suicide of one Wm
Henry Davenport, who the dispatch stated Was
a son of the late E. L. Davenport and brother
of Fanny Davenport. Mr.. Davenport said the
statements were erroneous. Il have but one
brother" he said. Harry b. Davenport. who is
in New York. and two sisters-Fanny and May.
This man do not know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been made
in the Department Of the Interior:
Patent office-Appointments: Harold 8.
McKaye, of New York, and Joseph Becker, OF
New York, fourth assistant examiners, 81, 200
Rosenbusch. of North Carolina, swamp land
agent, S1,400; Joseph Denison, Of Illinois,
timber agent, 81, 800; Miss Carrie P. Church, OF
Nebraska. and Miss India A. Pugh, OF West
Virginia, transcribers OF records and plats,
S6OO.
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JuLIus LANsBrReH
IL


the eoTTer of IAN sd Wb4G tnsbeJ if Viii bayq
four the floor space that have at 315 9TH
street .-o
90 feet and Cne yesr later tooE the ocr under odd
Fellows EJll and two years later moved into our pges
venture prove 2 failure. But mistaken
steadily but surely added Department after Depart.
nGnt and the pidy increasing business neCessitated
ths leasing Of larger building specially built tor qs
Increased business This bulldinr as the readers Of
Tar STAR know. will be on the corner of 18th and f.
sertise expended many thousands of dollars
boz IN doing we never paraded our gods as beng
oehttle brother merchant in our line or any other
affairs. and felt and have still the feeling that
Washington is large enough To support 80 Furniture
ask advice OF other merchants in reference to the
profits 10 be pl-ced upon goods, pether will we
the better the advertisement and the quicker we
dispose OF goods for not dollars worth of the
present stock Will be taken into the new building.
for Week Commencing MONDAY. May o.
Another 80 japanese Wolf Rugs in white, size 3
pairs Antique ace Curtains at So per pair; last
1:}S pairs Of Hrsvy Chenille Curtains very wide and
~ yards loEg will De sold at e'3O last month the
an best quality odd Stair Carpets in Tapestry,
5s.c IN Wilton Velvet. @sc
All best quality Extra super Carpet Csc. all best
aMATfiSGs ,MiTTINGs. MATTINGs.
l3OQO Rolls IN white, fancy and dalnask from 81
RNl1tRE.
ihls department worries us more than any OF the
other ones owing TO the large stock on band and in
is that il is The only wren rredS &c SISs %e have ~ We
foE week commencing Monday. May 5th:
shades n fsfey and sk Pah caHs5nr m of
frcts w 3. oasred st $50 Per suit sold from 800
BAY one They are made we'll and are perfect On dis
IS AntiSue. Oak Bed Suites, square beveled-plas
IL Antique, OAK Bed suites. square beveled- plate
Antique OAK Bed suites. round beveled- plate
mirrors s2n 80 for 3 pieces
n9,nral eHsTry h and 2 in sycamore at way2f prices
II s5 70 For IS For f% IS 81 For fS IS
~ mn w0yfS WIRE MATTRESSES.
magnificent quality. all sizes s3. :.
Cherry Buffet or SIDE Board from the late Maltby
/ OAK side Board s$5, s$5, reduced from sa9; ss9
i25 Best steamed Dressed Feather Pillows. SC -.
so medium quality Feather Pillows, 2s cts pc--d.
"a LAEge Rockers, in walnut, oak and mahogany nm
% sMa,lsT Rockers, sane as: as above, ss%3,
5000 Chairs left used one dGy on the grand stands
Ash OF Aarch-
Price nov, Is cts. Price now Is cts
OAK Tables iOr bed rooms s 90
oak Rockers for bed rooms. sI.75.
Oak Chairs for bed rooms, 90 cts.
500 Snl sHyrna Ra.., IS; REDUCED d to % s413' o
- OU Sniyr Bugs. reduced 10 =. 50.
iS9 SS syr6: syr6s k. En- reSnSsd Ts,t,Ics Z, to s
81. so Smyrna Rugs reduced 10 - cts.
morning May 8 We do not iini, You in qnsntity tie
more yo buy the more We lose, the quicker sell
Owing TO the great rush specific promises as to time
best A''' - ''O''' '---1o' oe --11e we VIII 90 our
JULIUS LANsBURGH
mh23-3m 315 7TH ST.
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NcNiiiiin Beats Christoi.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, May 6.-At the Milwaukee
garden yesterday afternoon d. A. McAIillin
threw Lucien Marc Christol three straight falls,
Graco-Roman style. The match was for $50 a
side and the entire gate receipts. The length
of the bout was 11:55 $40, and 5:43 minutes,
respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Secretary WINDOWS Illness.

Secretary Window is better to-day, but IVES
not well enough to leave his house. His condi-
ton has been much more serious than was
supposed. He had a severe attack of
cholera morbus Thursday night, which did
not fully succumb to medical treatment until
Saturday night. He was much prostra.ed yes
terday, but feels much stronger to-day, 80
much so that he was able 20 leave his bed aud
dictate several letters TO his private secretary,
Mhn snent several hours with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
R FEW THOUGHTS FOR THINKING
49, MEN.

Correct Merchant Tailoring is the taking in Of
the individualities OF the man and cutting the
cloth to ut those indivdualities
Any observing man can instantly detect the diff
ference between Custom-made and Ready made
Clothes. In tailoring, like in everything else,
Times change" You are now buying with more
discretion than ever before and the Styles methods
and prices of yesterday will not do for to-day. l
propose to keep fully abreast of the times in all mat
tiers pertaining to tailoring ! sell strictly for
cash. and the fac, that cash makes lower prices
Is substantiated by the occasional offerings of
Tailors who advertise certain lines at a reduced
price 'for cash only" thus barring out their
credit customers. Is IL not acknowledgment that
Tutoring can be done Jor less il JOT cdShe l claim
that the man who buys his trousers and suits on
credit pays from 25 to 331I per cent more than he
should or would, if he paid cash. offer Custom
Work almost as low as you are charged for factory
work, yet l am not competing with low-grade
cloths and materials and poor work My cloths
embrace from the good to the best made" and
promise You perfect fit and entire satisfaction
at less price than can be named by any other
equally first-class Tailor Having Just returned
from the New York market, am Offering, in
addition TO my regular stock, unusually attrac-
tive line of Trouserngs anu Coatings, at prices
from % to 33}S per cent less than generally pre-
vail hereabouts viz:
Line of S12 Trouserings at IS 30
Line of SO Trouserings at S7.35
Line of 80 Trouserings at S63J
s3J Black Diagonal Coat and Vest, to order, at
$3.50.
Martins Celebrated worsted Coat and Vest. to
order. usually sold at 1850. for S27
One price to all. and that price plainly marked
on the cloths. Ny usual high standard of work
manship and finish will be fully maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Crops Retarded by the Weather.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 6.-The signal-service
station here reports that the weather for the
last week has retarded vegetation. The tenn
perature has been below the normal in all por-
hons Of the state, with frequent heavy frosts,
but no damage is reported, except from the
counties Of Harrison. Shelby, Union, MILLS ana
Kossuth, where the fruit crop is thought TO be
seriously injured Crops in general need mois-
ture. The ground is in good condition for corn
planting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06

G. The way to advertise is to put your
announcement where it will be seen by the
everybody in Washington, and all advertise
tisements in its columns are regularly and
carefully read by all members of the house
hold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06

l, TO AND FROM THE CJRCUS-FOR THE
80 accommodation of the pubic to and from
the circus at the NATIONAL BALL PARK,
Wednesday and Thursday. the COLUMBIA RAILWAY
COMPANY have arranged with the Metropolitan COM
pany to run 10 additional tyO-horse cars from the
corner Of New York ave. and 5th st. NV my6- 2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06

The MONITOR PURITAN.-The monitor Puri-
tan having been taken ont of the dry dock at
Newport News, returned to the Norfolk navy
yard Saturday afternoon in tow of two tugs
While in dock the Puritan had new blade put
in her propeller, which was broken on her trial
trip; had sea valves repaired and bottom re-
painted. She was laid up at st. Helena until
the government gets ready to complete here
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Internal

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue. S94S,652; customs, S97504l.
CELEBRATING BUNKER HILL.-The command
ant of the navy-yard at Boston has been di-
rected to fire national salute at sunrise, noon
and sunset on the 18th instant. the anniversary
of the battle of Bunker Hill. and. if in his judg-
ment proper and expedient to direct the
marines to take part in the parade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-06
Ton11Ssoxs GREES O1xrMExr.

The best thing ever known Tor Carbuncles. Boils
FelOus ErysiTeias raHaiated Eyelids, and all Skin
EruptOns Sores. burns. and Cuts.
Headquarters, 1924 New York ave.,
rr,rf-l 81 n In ROom lS Elevator
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