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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
ICE WATER NEXT THURSDAY.
Relief for the Gasping Clerks of the Post
Office Department Near at Hand.

Thursday will be rather notable day to the
employees Of the Post Office Department. On
that day the ice famine which has prevailed in
that department for the past two months will
cease. The water pitchers and ice coolers
which have stood neglected ia corners, will be
brought out and busted off and the cheerful
tnkle OF the ice against the glass
will be heard once more in the
department. There will be no public Demon
stration made to celebrate this event, although
there is profound gratitude on the part Of the
employees that the fund for miscellaneous ex-
penses has been restored to such a state of
health as to permit again the use Of ice in the
Post Office Department.
Two months ago this fund was discovered
to be In such an impoverished condition that it
would not live unless prompt treatment was
afforded. The chief clerk Of the department,
Mr.. Cooley, decided that a rest would restore
1t suficienuy to health to enable it to last
until the end of the fiscal year. This
and now the clerks after getting along without
ice during March and April will be able to
enjoy its use during the months Of May and
June, when the new fiscal year will begin.
Various devices have been adopted by the
clerks to make the uniced city water
more paiatable. Some hung bottles full
OF Potomaca out of the windows,
but the majority of the clerks have either
begged or stolen ice from the sixth auditors of.
nee, which ID in the same building. Their
supply, however, came from the Treasury De-
partment, where the miscellaneous fnpd has
been In better health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
THE DUTY ON HOSIERY.
Tariff Hearings Before the Ways and
Means Committee.

A delegation of hosiery manufacturers from
Philadelphia and New York and a delegation of
importers from New York and Philadelphia
had joint debate before the ways and means
committee today. The importers of hosiery
appeared to protest against the increase of
duty proposed on hosiery in the Mckinley
bill and the manufacturers were notified to be
present to defend their interests. The i'm
porters first presented their case, read
ing petition signed by leading dealers
in several of the largest cities of
the country, and arguing that the
American manufacturers of hosiery had now
ample protection. being able to underseii
foreign manufacturers except in the case of
some very fine goods which cannot be made in
this country at all.
The manufacturers replied by a cross petition
signed by leading manufacturers and argued
that there was no class of hosiery goods that
could not be made in this country if sufficient
protection were given.
The trouble lay, they said, in the difference
between the cost of labor in this country and in
Germany.
The tobacco manufacturers and button man.
ufacturers of Philadelphia were given hear
ing later III the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
PROSPECTS OF THE PARK BILL
Its Friends Hope 1t Will Pass on the
Next District Day.

Friends of the Columbus Park bill are hope
ful that when it comes up in the House again
on the next District day on the motion to re-
consider it will be passed.
The strength of the opposition was not real
lied at its full value yesterday and little ac-
tivity was manifested in bringing in the lag
CARDS. The House on all the votes was re-
markably slim. the final defeat coming on .
vote of only 7S to So.
WHEN THE ELL COMES Up AGAIN.
When the vote for reconsideration comes ND
on the next District day the committee, with
a full knowledge of what is to be met will go
into the fight better equipped and it is the
general opinion of the members that with a
full House the bill will have every chance in
its favor.
MIR. Hemphii said to a STAR reporter today
that he thought the bill would be successful
ultimately.
Mr.. ATKISsoN's VIEWS.
Mr.. Atkinson and Mr.. Hemphill managed the
bill yesterday, Mr.. Grout being absent. The
former gentleman said today that in his opin-
ion with proper effort the bill would be passed
on the next District day. The opposition,
he said. had proved stronger than was expected
and its strength lay mainly in misconceptions
as to the District, its needs and the value of its
property. Many members did not understand
views concerning IT. II every member OF the
House could be taken out to the proposed site
and have the situation explained and the
value of real estate III that neighborhood put
fairly before them he had no doubt of the bill
passing by good majority.
SOME MISCONCEPTIONS.
"Why," continued Mr.. Atkinson, '.there are
any number of members who have the very
vaguest notions of the valle of real estate in
the Rock Creek region During last session while
this park was being discussed took one of the
western members out to the site. He looked it
over critically and then astonished ME by re-
marking, Why, Atkinson. would not give any
high tangled price for this land. Its
all hills.s IL coald get better land
than this in fndiaiia fof $50
an acre. That's the way with many of the
members. They do not understand the value
of the real estate and, in the absence of infor-
nation, they use the value of land in their
own localities unit.
Mr.. Atkinson further remarked that the
amendment which had been adopted assessing
the amount of increase in value on the adjon-
ing real estate would have the result of greatly
decreasing the cost to the United States and to
the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
From Wall Street Today.

New YORK, April 29.-The London market
this morning again showed extreme strength
for American stocks and especially in Louis
vile and Nashville, Northern Pacific preferred
and Norfolk and Western preferred The
market failed to fully respond to this advance,
but everything was materially higher at the
opening than it was last evening, and the
three stocks showed specially large gains
Louisville being up =, Northern Pacific
preferred "a, and Norfolk and Western pre-
ferred per cent. Northern Pacific preferred
Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific, st.
Paul and sugar were the conspicuously active
stocks, while the amount of business done in
the rest of the list was hardly as
large as at the same time yes
terday. There was at the opening.
however, the same pressure to sell and prices
again moved of, generally small fractions. but
Union Pacific declined per cent c. C, C. and
ST. Louis q and Missouri Pacific q. On the
other hand Northern Pacific preferred. Louis
vile and Nashville. Richmond and West Point
sugar and some others were well
held end even made slight gains
These stocks seemed to impart more
strength to the remainder later in the hour
and the pressure was removed, the market then
becoming less setive and rallying slightly. The
upward movement did not assume large pro-
portions and at IL O'Clock the market was active
and rather feverish at smaller fractions below
the opening figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
HE WAS JOHN BROWNS FRIEND.
Death of a Noted CoIored Abolitionist of
Michigan.

DETROIT. April 29.-wiiiam Lambert, the
richest colored man in Michigan committed
suicide Sunday night while temporarily insane
BY hanging himself in his woodshed Lambert
was born in Trenton. Nj, seventy-two
years ago, and came to Detroit in 1890. He
was one of the foremost conductors of the
underground railway, and many a slave
he helped to Canada during the war. In 1858
when John Brown came to Detroit. Lambert
met him and in the conference Browns attack
on Harper's Ferry was planned and discussed.
In that conference Frederick Douglass
opposed Browns plans. while Jean Baptiste
was more fiery than Brown and be-
lieved in blowing up the churches, but Brown
and Lambert were OutSpoken against it, Lam
bert was member of Browns famous Chat
ham convention and was the treasurer in the
League of Liberty, which grew out of IT, Brown
being the president. He close confidant
of Brown all the time and for many years
leader OF his race. He was prominent in Ma
sonic and Odd Fellow circles and leaves
500. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Land Purchase With an If.

LONDON, April 2s.-The assertion of the con-
seryatiye organs that Mr.. Gladstone's speech
in the house of commons last Thursday shows
him TO have materially changed his views with
IN the last few years regarding Irish land pur-
chase is not well founded in view of his other
speeches on the same subject IL is altogether
mistake to suppose thai MIR. Gladstone is or
ever has been a strong supporter of the prin-
ciple OF land purchase. While he has been the
author or the advocate of more than one land
purchase bill, he has always been careful to
insist upon the Necessity of certain well-defned
conditions being complied with before any ek-
tensIve operations of the land purchase could
with safety be set in motion through direct i'm
teryention Of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

There is strong determination on the part
of the House committee on rules, which is the
steering committee of the House. to hurry
through only such measures as are essential at
this time and political measures, and to secure
an adjournment as soon as possible.
Both parties are preparing for the campaign
this fall, which will determine the complexion
of the next House, and it is not the purpose of
the republicans to be handicapped by long
session dragging through the summer months.
with the attending responsibility for great
mass of legislation.
MR.. REEDS RESOLUTION.
resolution has been drawn up at the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Reed, to be offered in the repub-
lican caucus tonight, providing that the tariff
bill, the silver bill, the Morrill, limited service
pension bill and the federal election scheme
shall be disposed of during the session. 1t is
pected that there win be a strong opposition to
the Lodge election bill, and possibly TO any
other that may be presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Trying a Railroad Case.

in the Circuit Court Judge Montgomery. tho
case OF Laura Woods agt the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad for damages laid at s25. 900 10 ON
trial The injuries are claimed TO have been
received by the collision on the ''Y'' on March
4. 1857. The case was called at the last term
and partially heard. but Juror was withdrawn
that the declaration could be amended. Tins
has been done and the case is now ON for trial
Messrs. James Coleman and n. Wilson appear
for plaintiff and Messrs Morris aud Hamilsos
for defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
News From NIwanoa

LONDON, April 29.-Letters from the late
Missionary &ackay give the details Of the
fighting which resulted in the restoration Of
Mwanga. In the first battle the Christians were
routed and scattered Later they we're REIN
forced numbering 1000 guns. They met and
defeated the enemy October in a short and
sharp conflict. The usurping King karama
ned. Mwanga is nominaiiy KomAn Catholic.
Catholics and Protestants have become united
in amicable relations in view Of their commoa
danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
A Frightful Lean for Liberty.

COLUMBIA. ). C., April GA remarkable
leap from moving train was made on Sunday
by Vince Story, an escaped convict, who had
been recaptured in Georgia and was being
taken 10 the penltentiary. Story was in charge
OF a guard and had his hands tied together.
While the train was passing through Edgefield
county At the rate OF forty miles an hour the
prisoner was left alone for a moment He inn
medlateiy sprang. head first. through an open
window. The train was stopped as soon as
possible and ran back to the place where the
terrible leap had been made. but no trace Of
Story could be found. The guard remained
behind TO continue the search.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

PENSIONS FOR DISTRICT PEoPLE.-Pensions
have been granted to residents of the District
OF Columbia as follows: Original invalid Adolph
Durrhaek and John ". McEndree of Soldiers
Home; increase, navy, Paul Boil, Francis W.
Miller, Mount Pleasant; widows. &c, Margaret
E., widow of Daniel Carroll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Child Labor In Spain.

MADRID. April PA bill has been introduced
IN the cortes relative to child labor The
measure prohibits the employment OF boys
under ten and girls under twelve years OF age
IL also prohibits children OF any age from being
employed in mines. circuses or unhealthy in
dustrles The bill secures 10 youthful workers
all holidays. Sundays aud fete days. The
maximum of labor is fixed at fifteen hours
daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Put Poison ia the Sug,r

BURLINGTON, Iowa, April 2s.-M Michael II.
hltson yesterday put strychnine in a sugar
bowl at Barretts restaurant aud literally dosed
his coffee. He died in a short time. little
later benjamin Barrett. the proprietor of the
restaurant, sat down to supper ana used sugar
out OF the same bowl. lie was taken violently
SIGN and his llie was saved only by hard work
self destruction by despondency produced by
drink,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Error I'm Oklahoma Boundar,e..

CHICAGO, April 29.-Ihe Daily Ae,os has is-
formation that the organization of the terri
tory of Oklahoma will probably be delayed
several weeks. IL is learned. the Ntscs says,
that serious mistake was made by Congress
IN describing the geographical lines and
boundaries of the new territory. This will
doubtless result in sending the bill back with a
message from President Harrison pointing ous
the errors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
A Gone Gardener.

NEW YORK, April &c. +. smith. who has
been employed as gardener by Mr.. W. b. Will
iams OF South Nyack. NY, for the past few
'ssonths. shot himself dead yesterday in a fit Of
drunken jealous rage. lie had previously un-
successfully tried to kill his wife. and had fred
one shot at Henry Chappell, wounding him se-
verely in the thigh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
THE TWO CONDEMNED MEN.
An Appeal to the President for Glenn
ency.

A delegation of colored ministers. consisting
of Revs. John Roberts, VIM. ]. Howard and d.
d. Stokes, waited on the President this morn
ing and presented petition for the pardon or
Communication of sentence of Lewis Williams
and Benjamin Hawkins who are condemned to
be hung next Friday in the District Jail for
murder. The President replied that the case
would have to come before him through the
regular channel-the Department of Justice
where an application for clemency is now
pending,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
DE MoREs ARRESTED.
The Marquis is Charged With Being an
Anarchist.

PARIS. April 2s-Twelve anarchists we're ar
rested IN tins city yesterday. Among those
taken into custody were the Marquis de Mores,
ms secretary, NJ. Mondacq. and NJ. Provost.
secretary Of the Halrdressers' Union. A num-
Der OF additional arrests have been made as
various places throughout France OF persons
who are charged with inciting the workingmea
to riot and pillage on May l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
BOULANGER REDIVIVUS.
RumOr That He Intends to Swoop
Down on Paris May L.

PARIS, April 2a.-It is reported here that the
Boulangist leaders, Messieurs Naquet, Derou-
lede and Laguerre, are in Jersey arranging for
the return to Paris on May day of Gen. Bou-
LANCER. 1t is reported to be the generals in
tention to participate in the demonstrations Of
that day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

HAMBuR0, April 29.-The Hamburger Mach
ricate1a again asserts that Prince Bismarck will
appear IN parliament. but with the sole object
OF lending hls voice to the council of state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Southern pacit;c,s Ear,,,.s

SAN FRANcIsco, April 2s.-Ihe Southern
Pacific annual report shows deficit of s2se. Az
tins year against surplus OF S1.379.4sS last
year. The gross earnings were s46. 6.34s. 20C;
operating expenses, S3O.3O4. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Probably Hiram SawteIle,s Head.

BIDDEFoRD, Me-, April 29.-Word reached
here yesterday that human skull, from which
the skin and hair had been torn, leaving por-
tions of flesh upon the bones. had been found
near Cornish, Oh the road between Limerick
and Cornish. in a clump of bushes Ii will of
course be impossible TO identify the skull but
there seems 10 be little doubt that IL is Hiram
Sawtelle's head. This belief is founded not
only upon the fact that the head alone has been
found but also upon the evident effort made 70
prevent identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
To Visit bismarck.

BERLiN, April 29.-Gen. Bendorf. an aide do
camp TO the emperor. and Herr Stumm. Ger
man minister to Spain, Will visit Prince Bis
marek at Friederlchsruhe and spend several
days there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Marriage Liceuses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to George H. wisemsn
and Maggie Boone; Francis H. Duenay and
Edith Rebecca Gardner; Samuel A. Harris and
Matilda Jane Livener. both of Alexandria, Va:
Alexander Brown aud Eliza Chesley; George
E. Stratton and Fannie NJ. Peters; Eugene May
Of Osage, Iowa, and Annie R. Gold; W. 7.
Frazier and Ella II. Langley; Thomas KILL
gan and Maria 0aHey; Lsggss B. Lyiss and
Martha J. MotOr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
shannon Was Knocked Ont

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29.-Billy Mahan and
Billy Shannon, local middle weights. fought an
the Occidental Athletic Club last night for y
purse OF Sl.2jO. Shannon was knocked out in
the fifteenth round after a hard fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

AT THE MARE ISLAND DocK.-The Navy De-
partment is informed by the commandant of
the Mare Island navy yard, California, that the
Albatross was unlocked and the Ranger docked
on the 28th instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Plum for Fonseca,s Rrotbar

RIO JANEIRo. April 29.-Ihe government has
granted the petition of Bahians asking that the
present governor of Bahia be recalled and
that President Fonseca's brother be appointed
governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

To PROTECT THE SEAL Fur FISHERIES
The revenue cutter Bear has started on her
trip to protect the seal fur fisheries in Behring
sea. She will stop at Seattle. WASH, and take
on her coal supply. At this point she will await
the written Instructions of the Secretary Of the
Treasury in regard to her movements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
Crete.

Gambia, April 2a-The state of siege on the
Island Of Crete has been raised and martial
Law has been sboiished. The Christians on the
island are iubilant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

A CANDIDATE FOR THE OKLAHOMA SECRETARY
sHIP.-A delegation of eighteen representatives
of the colored press called on the President to-
day and presented to him the name of Edward
p MeCabe as a candidate for the office of
secretary of the territory OF Okiahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
The Buffalo Post Office Thieves.


Chief Inspector Rathbone of the Post Office
Department was notified today of the arrest at
Buffalo, NY, of VIM. W. Allen the superin-
tendent of mails in the post office there, for
stealing letters. A large number OF stolen
letters were found in his possession. Allen is
an old employe OF the Office. This is the latest
of a number of arrests OF employees of that
Office for rifiing the mails, which, Mr. Rath-
bone says, has been going on for several years
under Postmaster Sackett The department is
determined to break up what appears to be
systematic rifiing of the mails in this Office and
about which leading business men of Buffalo,
who have been great sufferers, have COM
planned bitterly during the past few years.
The Mississippi River Flood Sufferers.
Secretary Proctor, in response to telegram
sent by him asking the needs Of the people in
the Mississippi river valley. has received a
number of replies. Gov. Stone of Mississippi esti-
mates that q, 900 people need relief Gov Mich
OILS Of Louisiana asks that ten days rations for
q, 900 people be sent to New Orleans at once
Gov. Eagle OF Arkansas says that 5000 people
in Phillips county will need assistance for sixty
days and considerable number in Desha
county. Lieut.. Wilson, at New Orleans, has
been vested with discretion in regard to the
kind OF rations that should be issued and has
been assigned to assist number of army Off,
GERS. number OF civilians have also been
appointed members of the relief committee
and will cooperate with the army in distribut-
ing food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
WASHINGTON D. c. TUESDAY, APRIL
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.
The Representatives Looking to an Ad.
jOurnment as Soon as Possible.

THEIR FENCES MUST BE LOOKED AFTER THIS
SUMNER AND FAIL-MEAsUREs WHICH THERE
WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO PASS DURING THE
SESSION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
The Mississippi River Flood Sufferers.

Mrs. Scoville, Guiteau's sister, ran away from
Spokane Falls with an architect, leaving e40o
af debts behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29
ID RY G o o d $ .

Sheetipg. ~ yards wide. Ice and lSc
PILLOW CASE COTTON. lOe-
Fruit Of the Loom BIeached Cotton Slxc
Good Brown Cotton. 3zc
Black Cashmere. nearly IL yards vide, CSC.
COIored Cashmere. yard wide, Wool Face 25c
BLACK Dress SILK, 81 and sl25
surah silk. SOC.
yelyeI Ribbon Plain and Satin Back
Ladies' Mourning Collars, &c.
All Wool Cashmere in sil shades. SOC.
Gents Iauudervd Shirts, isc,
Gents tsuting shirts, 25c.
LAsiies' Ribhed Vests, lOc.
Besuti NJ Line Ses 1ing hams lust received
Clarks v. \. i. Spo ooI Cotton, Abe. dog
2CO yATus spool Cotton. will run on m sc hine DC
f1ns. lc- Tor fourteen rows.
Lzrse White 4sI Spreads, 75c.
few Re ennanIs silk left Running them on cheap
7. b TowNER 4 SON,
apI9 1916 9TH st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-29

The CHEROKEE CoMMrssIoN.-The President
has appointed ex-Gov. David H. Jerome Of
Saginaw, Mich, to be chairman of the Chero-
kee commission, vice Angus Cameron, re-
signed. The members of the commission will
meet at Tahlequah. Indian territory, May r.
and Immediately proceed to the work in hand.