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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28

A Half Crazy Sexton Makes Murder
Gus Attack on Father Lenneghan

The town of Texas. Baltimore county, 10
miles from Baltimore city, on the line of the
Northern Central Railroad. was thrown into
great state of excitement yesterday by an at
tempt to assassirate Rev. Patrick B. Lenneg-
han, assistant pastor of st. Joseph's Catholic
Church. Father Lenneghan was in the church
reading Office while waiting for the removal of
the body Of Mrs. Cross to perform funeral
ceremony. The sexton, Richard McNichols,
without word of warning opened fire upon
him with a revolver. He fired five shots in
all, three of which took effect, one in the left
leg below the knee and two in the right leg
above the knee.
At the first fire the priest ran, followed by
McNichols. Spectators, as soon as they re-
covered from their astonishment seized the
sexton and he is now in Towson Jail. The
wounded priest, in n fainting condition, was
carried to his residence. DIR. B. F. Bussey
probed unsuccessfully for the bullet, and he
summoned Prof. Tiffany from Baltimore.
Father Lenneghan lies in critical condition.
McNichols has been sexton Of the church six
months. He went to the church from Balti-
more almshouse. He is twenty-six years of age
and unmarried. He was addicted to drink and
was considered to be semi-insane by many per-
sons. Father Lenneghan is n young man and
nephew of Rev. P. +. Lenneghan, the pastor of
the church. 1t is now generally believed that
McNichols was the incendiary that fired the
rectory of st. Joseph, which was burned some
time ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
CHILDREN BITTEN BY A MAD DOG.
One Of Them Almost Dead and Both
Terribly Lacerated.

The hydrophobia scare OF a few years ago
has been renewed again in Newark, Nj, by q
serious dog-biting case which came to light
last night John Gavin, age eight, and Rica
HUT age thirteen, are the victims The chill
dren, who live in Hawkins street, were playing
near their home Wednesday night, when large
bull terrier, owned by Frederick Young, a beer
bother on the same street, attacked them. The
boy was bitten twice on the leg, large piece
OF flesh being torn out by the dogs fangs
The girl was even more unfortunate, as the brute
Knocked her down and bit her in several differ
ent places, some of the wounds being frightful
The boy was attended by doctor, but Mrs.
hatt, being very poor, simply took the girl to
druggist and had the wounds cauterized
All night the girl rolled and tossed in deliri-
Gus manner and continued to rave all day yes
terday. The mother, who is obliged to 60 out
washing for living, thought the child's symp-
toms were simply from fright, and, being I'M
able TO pay for doctor, watched and waited
for the child to recover. When a reporter
called at the HUT house he found the mother
watching over the child. who was in precari-
Gus condition and showed symptoms Of hydro
phobla. Learning that a doctor had not been
called the reporter at once sent for one and
when he arrived he was terrified at the con-
dition OF the little sufferer. He at once pre-
scribed remedies and prepared to remain with
the child during the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
WEEDS AND WHITE HAIR.
Why It Is That Widows and Snowy.
Locked Women Look so Young.

SLOW much prettier young Mrs. Z is as a
widow than have ever seen her BEFORE" re-
marked Trotter the other day as he and his
friend Simpkins simultaneously removed their
hats in recognition of the lady as she passed
them on Connecticut avenue
my dear fellow, its simply the costume.
You often hear it said that widows weeds are
becoming. but have never heard suggested
what is SO evidently the reason.why. Surround
a woman's face with frame of absolute black
and every particle Of color in the picture will
be brought out clearly to the eye A frame of
white will accomplish the same purpose.
Thus, woman set off in this way shows at her
best advantage from the artistic standpoint
Whatever coloring she has is accumulated to
the utmost and the very tones of the features
are softened, SO that the general effect is
markedly improved. That is the reason why
woman-particularly if she is young-is
The little ruching under the bonnet and the
white bow beneath the chin do but serve to set
OFF the object"
So much Simpkins had to say on the subject
and Trotter thought Of something thereupon
that was In manner corroborative Of his
friends opinions. What he said was
do you know, I've often noticed that
woman was rendered much younger in appear
ance by white hair. l suppose that your
theory IN some measure accounts for the fact"
Decidedly So" responded Simpkins. las
said a moment ago, the coloring in face that
OF Its artistic value. Under such conditions
the features and more particularly the COM
plexion, are displayed to an artificial advantage
1t is not for an insufficient reason that the
females of our species have been accustomed
Tor generations past to powder their hair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
"I;ORDERLAND INSANITY
Minds Trembling In the Balance Be.
tween Reason and Madness.

A paper Of unusual interest, on the subject of
"Borderland Insanity" was read before the
District Medical Society Wednesday night by
DR.. Irving c. Rose, professor Of nervous dis
eases in the Georgetown University. The doc
tor reported number of typical cases that
had come under his observation and showed
how fascinating to the scientific mind is the
analysis of the facts noticeable in that class of
persons standing in the twilight of right rea-
son and despair vast army whose units, con-
sisting of individuals with minds trembling in
the balance between reason and madness, are
not 50 sane as to be able to control themselves
nor yet so insane as to require restraint or Sc
clusion.
Experience in this direction leads to the in
ference that the study of cases showing rudi-
mentary indications of insanity is of more value
from an educational point of view than that Of
q fully developed case. The early recognition
of the functional arrangements that precede
the outset of confirmed insanity is often mat
ter of great difficulty. Such cases rarely come
within the experience of asylum physicians,
and being subjected to neglect in the incipient
stage of the malady they eventually go to make
up the larger proportions of incurable lunatics.
Such cases are of practical importance from
a juridical point of view; for in the event of
crime or misdemeanor it would be delicate
and difficult matter to discern clearly whether
the act were morbid phenomenon and
not passional phenomenon. Cues
tlons as to contracts and as to the validity of
wills of such persons might also arise. Lawyers
must look to physicians for enlightenment in
snch equivocal cases which resolve themselves
into simple question of medical diagnosis
most easily solved BY the rigid application of
the ordinary proceedings of clinical inyesti-
CATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
A MURDERER's GOODNESS.
bartholomew lnspects the Scaffold on
Which He VIII be Hanged.

The warden Of the county Jail at Easton, Pa,
yesterday granted William Bartholomew Oft
repeated request that he be allowed to see the
gallows on which he is to hang for killing Aaron
billiard Bartholomew walked along the cor
ridor from his cell to the Jail yard, Rev. Asher
Hess accompanying him. The reverend gen.
tlemen thought that after Bartholomew had
seen the gallows he would be convinced that
his doom was sealed and would thus be led to
prepare for the final day. Bartholomew, how
ever, took the whole thing very coolly. He ex-
amined the scaffold critically and then asked to
see it operated. To please him the lever under
meath the scafolding was pulled by rope, Is
when an execution takes place. and the two
large doors forming the trap. about six feet
square, dropped with bang. The suddenness
OF the operation and the noise attending it
caused flush to cover Bartholomew face for
few moments.
'Isn't that terribie?" asked Rev. Mr.. Hess,
turning to the condemned man by his side.
'Oh, that Is nothing" replied the murderer,
completely regaining control OF himself. II
could stand it. 1t would be a fine thing to
scald and clean hogs with. You could let the
hogs down through that trap into barrel of
boiling water and then draw them up to the
platform again and remove the bristles."
In reply to question from the visiting
clergyman Bartholomew sald he could easily
mount the scaffoId in the presence of hundreds
Of people, declare his innocence and be hanged.
He even went SO far as to say he was sorry the
scaffold was not in readiness, as he should like
to go upon the platform and try it to see if it
worked all right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
AMERICANS OUTRAGED.
Ladies Marched to Police Station on
Suspicion Of Theft.

The Americans in Rome are wild over an out
rageous incident The wife of wealthy Cali
fornian, who Ia living a. the Hotel Royal, went
into the store of Fernando Di Giovanni, 103 Via
Babrino, to examine some coral and shell orna-
ments. She was accompanied by her daughters
and two other American ladies. After looking
over the various tribes offered for sale they
were in the act Of leaving when the merchant,
having missed some pretty ornaments, made q
great outcry.
The ladies were indignant at the idea Of be-
ing suspected, but Di Giovanni called the gen.
darmes and bad the whole party marched
through the streets to the police station. Here
the ladies' burst into tears and protested against
the disgrace brought upon them without the
slightest proof. Consul General Bourn heard
OF the matter and in half an hour Vice Consul
Wood was at the station.
committee OF American gentlemen hurried
down from the Hotel Quirinal to assist in the
work of extricating the ladies from their hu-
initiating position. In the meantime Di Clio
vanni had signed an accusation. Then he was
joined by friend who also keeps q store, and
who thought he remembered seeing the ladies
in his establishment just before something dis
appeared. When the merchants learned that
they were accusing people of high position and
wealth they withdrew their charges and signed
an apology. l suppress the names Of the ladies
out OF consideration for their feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
RIFLE AND CARBINE FIRING.


The following schedule for National Guard
instruction in rifle and carbne firing and for gal
lery practice in the month of April has been is
sued by Adjutant General Long:
First battalion-C Company A, Friday, April
IL; company b, Friday, April IL; company C,
Tuesday, April 8; company d. Thursday, April 8.
Second battalion-Company A, Tuesday,
April Is; company B, Monday, April 81 ;
company c, Tuesday, April l. company d,
Monday, April T.
Third battalion-Company A, Monday, April
%; company B, Friday, April Is; company C,
Wednesday, April 80; company D, Monday,
April IL.
Fourth battahon-Company A, Thursday,
April 10; company B. Thursday, April "a; COM
Pany c, Tuesday, April %; company D, Tues
day, April 80.
Fifth battalion-Company A. Saturday, April
~; company b, Saturday, April IL; company
Z, wednesday, April 8; company d, Wednes-
day, April %.
Sixth battalion-Company A, Wednesday,
April 2; company B, Wednesday, April I6; COM
Pany c, Thursday. April IL.
Seventh battalion-Company A. Saturday,
April B; company II, Saturday, April s.
Eighth battallon-Company A, Friday, April
4; company b, Friday, April 25.
Cavalry troop. Saturday, April 49,
The general staff and the field and staff Off
GERS and non-commlssioned staff of regiments,
Saturday, April 26.
The field and staff officers and non-commis-
stoned staff Of battalions, the evenings assigned
TO company A of their respective battalions.
Practice for the mouth of April will be at 800
and 600 yards; each man will fire one score at
each distance, and his scores will be recorded.
Companies will be reported at the rifle gal
lery promptly at o'clock pm. on the dates
specified, IN undress uniform, armed and equip
ped. In case of rain snow they may be
marched to the gallery without arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
THE SUBTLE FLUID.
An Official Notification that the Blamed
Thing is Dangerous.

The N. Y. senate committee that recently
conducted the electrical investigation in New
York city has reported that there are two dam
gers from electric currents-1t, danger to prop
erty from fire; I'd, danger to life from shock
Difference Of opinion exists among experts
as to what voltage could cause death or whether
there is any difference in the danger to life be-
tween alternating and continuous currents. It
seems to be conceded and may be taken as a
safe rule that currents of $50 volts or under,
either direct or alternating, are safe. 1t ap-
pears sixteen persons have been
killed in the city of New York during the
past three years from electrical currents, most
of them being employees of electric lighting
companies. Most. il not all, of these deaths
were caused by continuous currents used for
arc lighting and as far as the committee could
ascertain had been cause by underground con-
ductors. The cause for most of these deaths
appears to have been carelessness on the
part Of electric companies in using
poorly insulted or badly damaged con-
ductors and in regulating other precau-
tons required for safety. 1t appears doubtful
tension currents could be, under any circum-
stances, maintained in the crowded streets of
the city Of New York without more or less dam
ger to the public. The remedy for these evils,
in the opinion OF your committee, lies in the
speedy burial OF all electric light and power
conductors in New York city and other cities
having population Of $4,000 or more and the
enforcement in all cities and towns where GEN.
trail station electric lighting is carried on Of
such rules and regulations as shall compel
companies to properly construct and maintain
their plants and adopt such precautions as are
required to ensure safety to the public. What
ever doubt there may have been here
tofore regarding the possibility of sue
cessfualy operating underground conductors
has been removed by experience in New York
ost ,I,uox, xha
by your committee, which is uniformly to the
effect that currents Of high and low tention,
direct or alternating, may be distributed by
means Of underground conductors with entire
success without interference with telephone
and telegraph services and with safety to the
public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
Many People Lose Money.

An old gentleman, evidently gatherer of
statistics, but with kindly face which shaded
off to something like philanthropy about the
edges, says the Kansas City Times. stood
at the junction yesterday gazing abstractedly
down the street. Suddenly he stepped up to a
gentleman who was awaiting a cable train
and, touching him lightly on the shoulder.
said: Excuse me. but did you just drop a
$40 gold piece?' ut the same time holding
out in his hand coin Of the denomination
mentioned
The gentleman questioned looked a moment
at the coin, assumed a look OF excitement and
made hasty search of his pockets and said:
why, so ! did, and 1 hadn't missed it," hold
ing out an eager hand.
The old man slowly drew out note book and
said: ~ thought So" He then took the name
aud address Of the loser and, dropping the coin
in his pocket, turned away.
'.Well," said the other, do you want it all as
q reward?"
.'Oh, did not find one" said the benevolent
old man, 'but il struck me that in a large city
like this there must be great deal of money
lost and upon inquiry find you are the thirty
first man who has lost twenty dollar gold
piece this very morning."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
A ROYAL Thief

Stanislaus de Borkowitch, claiming to be a
Russian count. was tried and convicted yester-
day in New York Of grand larceny. Recorder
smyth sentenced him to state prison at hard
labor for five years. The prisoner was charged
with stealing jewelry valued at $1,000 from
Mrs Col. Paine, a guest at the Birmingham
Hotel, on November 80 last. De. Borkowitch
became notorious last November. when he was
arrested for grabbing pocket book from the
hands of Sarah Brown in the corridor of the
Equitable Insurance building. He Indignantly
protested his innocence, and CLAIMED that he
was OF noble birth and a professor of languages.
He was brought to trial and acquitted Since
that time he has figured more or less in an un-
enviabie light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
PROPOSED NEW TAX LAW.
Views Of Collector Davis on House Bill
No. 7O63

House bill 7oss, which provides for the more
effectual assessment aud collection OF taxes in
the District of Columbia, is before the Com
missioners for report Before passing upon
the case they submitted the bill to Collector
Davis for his views. His report was received
recently and in it he sa-s that he thinks tho
bill admirably tapted for the purpose and
that all necessary p:,-autions seem to have
been taken in the pr .paratiou of the bill to
guard against the Inconsistencies OF the exist
ing laws on the subject and to frame a measure
says that there are :egai questions involved in
its provisions which he does not consider him
self competent to pass upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
TOLD TO CATCH THE BULLET.
Little Edna Cavey Tried to Do So and
Was Shot by Her Brother.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
While several children were at play yesterday
afternoon in the yard of Mr.. Reuben Cavey, a
stone cutter of Woodstock, Nd, Bax Cavey, a
six-year-old son of Mr.. Reuben Cavey, pointed
a rifle at his three-year-old sister Edna. At the
same time he told her that he would shoot and
that she had better try to catch the ball The
little girl in endeavoring to do SO threw her
hands up, placing her left index finger upon
her temple. At this moment the boy fired
The ball passed through her finger, then
through her temple and is supposed to have
lodged at the base Of the brain. She was car
ried into the house unconscious by her parents,
who were attracted by the report of the rifle.
Drs. Eilsey and Williams were at once sum-
moned to render medical aid. A probe was in
serted five inches into the wound. but the ball
was not located. The wound is considered
fatal, and her death may occur at any minute
The parents are almost crazed over the acct
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
He Convicted His Client.

A good story with a bad moral is related Of a
German who got into row with quarrelsome
Irishman, who had been a terror to his neigh
borhood, and the Irishman had been left dead.
A young and inexperienced lawyer undertook
the defense of the German, and just before the
case was to be tried he found to his dismay
that the jury was composed of eleven combative-
looking countrymen of the murdered man. the
twelfth being German. A 'defense fund.- was
Immediately raised, and the German was ap-
preached with the promise that if he managed
to get the accused off with simple verdict of
manslaughter it would be worth $1,000 to him.
All he had to do was to stick to that one word,
''manslaughter." The verdict came in '.man-
slaughter" and the joyful attorney for the de-
Tense couldn't get the 81 600 into the Germans
hands too quick. Shaking hands with him and
placing the money he slapped him on the back
and said: You did nobly; you must have had
an awful time making them Irishmen agree to
simple manslaughter." 'Vell, should say so;
dey vas all for acquittal."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
Special Cars for Private Use.

According to New York railroad man who
has fancy for statistics the railroad managers
OF this country have not less than $1,000, 600 of
their stock holders money invested in special
cars for their own private use. This invest
ment not only does not draw any interest. but
1t involves the constant sending of more good
money after it. These palaces on wheels are for
the sole delectation of the general officers,
whether they are bent on business or pleasure
Even If these cars lasted forever they would
keep perpetual hole in the dividend accounts
of the companies owning them, but unfortu-
nately they have to be frequently repaired and
improved at the cost Of thousands and thous-
ands Of dollars annually, and the magnificent
rolling stock must be renewed every ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
Alive I'm ltR Coffin.

Christopher O'Neil OF New Brunswick, N. j.,
called his friends to his house Tuesday night
to hold wake over the body Of his child The
wake was in due progress, when the mourners
were suddenly terribly frightened, for the
supposed corpse, clad in its grave clothes, sat
up in the coffin and began to cry Justify. In a
moment the baby's aunt recovered her pres
ence of mind and grabbed the little one from
its narrow bed. gasping out: "Bless the Lord,
it's alivem The wake became night of re-
joicing, for the doctor who was summoned
said he thought the child was likely to live.
But their Joy was premature, for yesterday the
child was seized with convulsions and died.
The second wake was even sadder than the
first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
Big Revenue COnffscatiOns.

Government officers made big raid on rev.
enue frauds in Newark, NJ, yesterday. United
States Marshal Budd Deacon, with Col Grim
stone, special agent Of the Treasury depart
ment; Attorney Duryea and Collector Large,
went to the Enterprise brewery, formerly
owned by the GrieY Brothers, who are under
arrest for defrauding the government and con-
iscated the entire plant. The Home Brewing
Company, the present owners Of the brewery,
gave a bond of $4,000 to indemnify the gov
eminent, and were permitted to continue
working the brewery under the supervision of
a revenue officer.
Later in the day Collector Large raided the
wholesale cigar mandatory OF Rogue Fuente,
Cuban, who has several stores on Market
street, and coniscated 80, 900 cigars. a number
of molds, a large quantity OF tobacco and
other stock. Fuente is under bail for defraud-
ing the government by taking unstamped
cigars from his factory and selling them in his
stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
Cigar Makers Strike I'm ChfcaOo-

Cigar Makers Union, No. IA, one of the
three organizations of the craft in Chicago
has started the machinery for a general
strike Of cigar makers in that city. There
are LOO union cigar makers in the city and
400 non-union. Charges of unfairness
are preferred against the proprietors OF
six union shops. 1t is asserted by
the men tina. there is concerted move on the
part of the manufacturers to force down wages
Union No. IA held a meeting Wednesday night
to consider the situation. h is understood that
steps were taken to call q joint conference
with the other Chicago unions for the purpose
of getting the sanction Of the general executive
for strike. The headquarters from which
this sanction would come Is at Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-28
GEN. CROOKS SMALL ESTATE.
The Celebrated Indian Fighters Eff
fects Valued at 81 900.

The estate Of the late Maj. Gen. George Crook
was brought into the probate court in Chicago
yesterday morning by petition filed by Lieut..
Lyman NJ v. Kennon, an aide-de-camp
on Gen. Crooks staff, for letters authoriz-
ing him to administer il. Lieut.. Kennon
said that he was friend Of Gen. Crook and
that it was necessary to take out letters to col
lect. The petition shows that the general left
personal property. consisting chiefly of war
papers, worth II 900, and no real estate.
The petition of Lieut.. Kenuon states
that the heirs-at-law of Gen Crook are his
widow, Mrs. Mary d. Crook. and Walter and
Charles Crook. brothers, and one sister. He
left no children. Judge Kholsatt granted letters
10 Lieut. kennon, who gave a bond in g. 900.